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516th PSB stands down Camp Carroll

By Capt. Stacy Ouellette
th
8 U.S. Army Public Affairs Office
“The inactivation of the 516th Personnel Services
Battalion marks the end of an era, in which personnel
services battalions throughout the Army have served
welcomes 2-1
YONGSAN GARRISON, Korea – The 516th for years as the personnel link between Corps and
Personnel Services Battalion, the last of its kind on the Divisions and the Department of the Army,” said
Korean peninsula, inactivated as part of the 516th Personnel Services Battalion Commander, Lt.
ADA “Stalker”
transformation plan for the 8th U.S. Army, Dec. 15. Col. Tony Sarver. As part of the Army’s overall
transformation plan, the Personnel
Battalion
Services Delivery Redesign eliminates By Galen Putnam
the need for personnel services Area IV Public Affairs
battalions. The duties and some of the
Soldiers from personnel services CAMP CARROLL — An arduous journey ended
battalions transfer to brigade- and fittingly as Camp Carroll welcomed its newest tenant,
battalion-level human resources the 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery, 35th Air
sections. Defense Artillery Brigade, to its new home during an
“It makes perfect sense to arrival ceremony here Dec. 15.
permanently embed these personnel The “Stalker” Battalion began its odyssey at Fort
Soldiers into brigades, so that they can Bliss, Texas where it received orders to relocate to
form habitual relationships with the the Republic of Korea. The unit found an interim home
brigade Soldiers, Sarver said. “They can at Gwangju Air Base, a Republic of Korea Air Force
train as they will fight.” installation, in Dec. 2004. Over the past few months,
Historically, when a brigade size the unit has been moving in increments to Camp
element would deploy, the unit would Carroll, its new home.
augmented with a team of 10 to 14 “Today marks the arrival of 2-1 ADA to Camp
personnel soldiers from their supporting Carroll and the two-year anniversary of the battalion
PSB to perform the human resources assuming its mission in the Republic of Korea,” said
support mission while embedded with Col. John G. Rossi, commander of the 35th Air
the unit. By restructuring the brigade Defense Artillery Brigade. “It is hard to believe two
to have these assets already a part of years have already passed and that so much has been
their make-up allows for better human accomplished.”
resources service to soldiers in both Rossi commented on the gargantuan logistical task
garrison and deployed environments, of moving an entire battalion of Soldiers and its
Sarver said. equipment from the United States, to Gwangju to
The 516th Personnel Services Camp Carroll all while maintaining mission readiness.
Battalion was first constituted on Jun. “The task of moving an entire Patriot Battalion
1, 1944, as the 516th Replacement here with all of its support equipment, three fire
Company and activated on Jun. 20, Batteries and over 500 Soldiers was a challenge to
1944, at Fort Bragg, N.C. The 516th See Stalker, Page 4
Replacement Company was later allotted
to the Regular Army in Japan in 1951,
re-designated as the 516th Personnel
Service Company in 1965.
The 516th Personnel Service
Company was reactivated in a
provisional status under the U.S. Army
Military Personnel Center-Korea and
became a full Table of Organization and
Equipment unit under 8th Personnel
Command in 1987. The 516th was
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PC AY
reorganized and re-designated as the
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Lt. Col. Tony J. Sarver, 516th Personnel Services Battalion commander, holds the 516th Personnel Services Battalion in
battalion guidon while Col. Mark C. Gardner, 501st Corps Support Group 1995 later realigned under 501st Corps
GALEN PUTNAM
commander watches as 1st Sgt. Aurora Patterson the battalion’s command Support Group in 2005.
sergeant major, rolls the colors during the unit’s inactivation ceremony in Collier Editor’s Note: Historical 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Soldiers serving as ushers
Fieldhouse, Yongsan Garrison, Dec. 15. The colors were then cased signifying information by 19th ESC Public Affairs stand by during the unit’s arrival ceremony Dec. 14 at Camp
the official retirement of the 516th PSB. Carroll’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center.
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MP Blotter B Holiday message from

The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters. These
entries may be incomplete and do not
imply the guilt or innocence of any
person.
Area 1
-Aggravated Assault, Communicating a
Threat, Obstruction of Justice, Cruelty and
Maltreatment of Subordinates, Dereliction of
Duty, Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3 and Subject 4
struck Victim 1 with closed hands and kicked
Subject 1 in the head, chest, stomach and back.
Investigation revealed Subject 4 failed to respond
to the aid of Victim 1 when he was advised by the
unit CQ that Victim 1 was being physically
assaulted. Further investigation revealed that
Subject 2 and Subject 4 attempted to influence
Victim 2, Subject 3, Victim 3 and Victim 4 from
reporting the incident by threatening them with
physical harm. On Dec. 4, Subject 2 and Subject
4 were advised of their legal rights, which they
invoked. Subject 3 and Subject 1 were advised of
their legal rights, which they waived, rendering
written statements admitting to the offenses.
-Black-marketing, Wrongful Transfer of Duty
Free Goods, Wrongful Possession of Duty Free
Goods, Subject 1 was observed by Witness 1
carrying 15 bags of candy bars and 12 packs of
Coca-Cola in front of BLDG #3008. A check of
Subject 1’s ID by Witness #1 disclosed that Subject
1 was not authorized to possess duty free goods.
Further investigation revealed that Subject 2
purchased the items from the Shoppette for
Subject 1. Subject 1 and Subject 2 were transported
to the PMO where they rendered written
statements denying the offenses, processed and
released on their own recognizance. This is a
final report.
Area 2
-Assault Consummated by a Battery,
Subject 1 and Victim 1 were involved in a
verbal altercation which turned physical when
Subject #1 struck Victim 1 with an open hand
multiple times. Subject 1 proceeded to strike
Victim 1 on the head area with a Cello Bow.
Victim 1 was transported to 121st CSH where
Victim 1 was treated and released for a
headache. Subject #1 was apprehended and
transported to the Yongsan PMO where
Subject 1 was advised of Subject 1’s rights,
which Subject 1 invoked. Subject 1 was
processed and released to Subject 1’s sponsor.
This is a final report.
E
L
Katie and B.B. Bell
Bell Family Sends:
L The Bell family has been serving in
America’s Armed Forces for 37 years.
Most of our holidays have been spent
with you, the servicemembers, civilian
S employees, and family members of
America’s Military. It has been our
E lifelong privilege to have had this
opportunity. Serving in Korea and
N meeting so many wonderful people has
made this time in our lives especially
D meaningful. We are very fortunate and
thankful.
S America is a unique nation, with a U.S. Forces Korea commander
special, diverse, and vibrant
democracy, all working under a magnificent Constitution.
This document, our Constitution, is worth fighting for.
# Each of you has committed to this very simple and
09-07 basic principle.
We know that you agree our Constitution is, indeed,
New SECDEF addresses troops
(From the office of Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense)
It is an honor and a humbling responsibility to take the helm
of the Department in a time of war and to lead men and women
who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country.
In the coming weeks, I will visit some of the key military
posts and commands at home and abroad, as well as consult
with this department’s senior civilian and military leaders and
staff. I look forward to meeting and hearing from the Soldiers,
Sailors, Airmen and Marines who are the true heart and strength
of America’s Armed Forces. As the president has asked for my
unvarnished advice, I expect the same of you.
Over the years of leading big institutions, I have learned
something important: leaders come and go, but professionals
endure long after the appointees are gone. The key to successful
worth fighting for.
May God bless every servicemember,
civilian employee, and our remarkable
family members serving in the
Republic of Korea this Holiday Season.
You are
making enormous sacrifices on behalf
of your nation, and on behalf of the good
people of the Republic of Korea.
Our hope is that each of you enjoys
the blessings of freedom, democracy and
Gen. B.B.Bell
prosperity during 2007. May the spirit of
the Holiday Season remain with you
throughout the New Year and bring you
joy and happiness.
GEN B.B. Bell
Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
leadership, in my view, is to involve in the decision making
process, early and often, those who ultimately must carry
out the decisions. I will do my best to do that.
I take this job with the knowledge that my decisions
will have life and death consequences for America’s
troops, as well as their families.I have accepted that
responsibility, and will never forget it.
To all of the men and women of the U.S. military: You
serve in the finest traditions of those who have worn this
nation’s uniform these past 230 years.
It is a high honor to serve with you as Secretary of
Defense.
May God bless you and may God bless the wonderful
country we have sworn an oath to protect.

Leaders have role to play in Soldiers’ safety

Area 4
-Attempted Larceny of Private Motor
Vehicle (Moped), Larceny of Private Motor
Vehicle (Moped), Unlicensed Operation of
Moped, Failure to Maintain Proper
Registration and Insurance, An unidentified
civilian taxi driver notified KNP of an
Attempted Larceny of Private Property.
KNP apprehended and transported Subject 1
and Subject 2 to Gate 4 at Cp Carroll. Subject
1 and Subject 2 were apprehended and
transported to the Cp Carroll MP Station
where Subject 1 and Subject 2 were advised of
their legal rights in the presence of Subject 1’s
and Subject 2’s sponsors, which Subject 1 and
Subject 2 waived, rendering written statements
admitting to the incident and released to
Subject 1’s and Subject 2’s sponsors.
By Col. Laura Loftus
Army News Service
As the holidays approach, many
Soldiers will be driving or motorcycling
to visit family and friends. Unfortunately,
some Soldiers won’t return, and others
will return injured.
Leaders have a vested interest and
role in ensuring Soldiers return safely
from their travels, and Soldiers have an
obligation to their buddies and units to
return to carry their share of the load.
Leaders are responsible for their
Soldiers’ well-being on and off duty, and
are accountable to the Army to maintain
trained and combat-ready organizations.
These responsibilities can’t be met when
Soldiers are killed or injured in privately
owned vehicle accidents. The
fundamental truth is when leaders get
involved with their Soldiers’ decisions
and plans, there are fewer accidents.
In our November-December issue of
ImpaX, there are three stories about
close calls during winter holiday travels.
All three situations might have been
avoided had the Soldiers and leaders
done a pre-trip risk assessment. And
while Soldiers must accept
See Leaders, Page 4

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Estate Claims
If anyone has a claim against the
estate of PV2 Tristen L. Buttrey, call
1st Lt. Dickhart at DSN 721-2352.
121st Hospital Holiday Hours
The 121st CSH will observe the Dec.
25 Holiday and the Dec. 26 Training
Holiday as well as the 1 Jan. 1 Holiday
and Jan. 2 Training Holiday. On these
dates, outpatient clinics will be closed.
Clinics will be open from 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. on all other weekdays during
the holiday period.
Community Counseling Center
safety advisory
Walking in traffic after drinking can
be as dangerous as driving after
drinking. More than one-third of adult
pedestrians killed by vehicles had been
drinking. In 72 percent of the cases, the
pedestrians — not the drivers were to
blame. The most dangerous times are 1
to 3 a.m., when the bars close. Korea
has one of the highest mortality rates
in the world for drinking while walking
deaths. Use good judgment use the
buddy system! Happy Holidays—
arrive alive. Call the Area Community
Counseling Center for information.
OHA Survey extended
The Annual Overseas Housing
Allowance Utility Survey is extended
for Korea through Jan. 12, 2007.
Servicemembers in Korea who reside
in privately leased quarters overseas
and receive OHA can reach the site via
the PDTATAC home page at https://
www.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/SURVEY/
NOVOHA.HTML or the 175th FMC
site, http://175fincom.korea.army.mil.
AAFES announces product recalls
The Army & Air Force Exchange
Service announces a recall on two
products sold in exchange stores
worldwide.
Seasonal Specialties Four Foot
Clear Lighted Tannenbaum Pine
Christmas Tree. The tree poses a
potential fire safety hazard to
customers and their property.
The tree is four foot tall, contains
150 clear lights, green branches and
has a plastic pot for the base. The tree
was manufactured in China and sold at
AAFES facilities from October to
December. Consumers should unplug
the tree immediately and return to
AAFES for a full refund of the
purchase price.
Wrist Straps used with controllers
for the Wii Video Game System.
If consumers swing the hand-held
“Wii Remote” game controllers using
excessive force and accidentally let go,
the cord connecting the controller to
the wrist strap can break, potentially
causing the controller to strike
bystanders or objects.Consumers
should stop using the old wrist strap
and contact the firm for a replacement
wrist strap.
For more information, contact
Nintendo toll-free at (800) 859-4519
News Dec. 22, 2006
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Chapels support good neighbor program
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Installation Management
Command-Korea Region chapel officials reported more than
$350,000 in designated offerings this year throughout U.S.
Forces Korea congregations.
More than $57,000 went to Korean ministries.
“We have very generous communities,” said IMCOM-
Korea Staff Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King. “People’s hearts
were touched this year, and they responded by donating to
flood disaster relief, orphanages, homes for the handicapped,
Amerasian children and education ministries.”
Donors wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, he
said.
In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, Koreans gave more
than $1 million to relief efforts in the United States. DAVID MCNALLY
“This summer, when the Koreans had flooding, we wanted Installation Management Command-Korea Region Staff Chaplain (Lt.
to be able to respond and provide help,” King said. “At a Col.) James King collects offerings that make a difference in people’s
chapel-wide Super Sunday service we designated the entire lives.
offering through the Salvation Army to flood relief, and that Program,” he said.
was almost $15,000.” The next designated offering will be Jan. 6-7 to support
King said the chapels are full partners in developing good the Fisher House. The Fisher House is a program to support
host country relationships. military families with a place to stay during hospitalization of
“Our donations are an important part of the Good Neighbor a loved one.
Camp Coiner Gate 20 Visitor Center to close Jan.2-Feb. 16
Area II Public Affairs Gate 17 Visitor Center to assist with the increased visitors at
Yongsan Garrison—The Gate 20 Visitor Center at Camp that location. Pedestrians only may also sign in at Gate 5 and
Coiner will close Jan.2-Feb. 16 for renovation. Gate 10.
The Visitor Center is used primarily by local Korean Oxendine said the temporary closure will not affect routine
National contractors, invited guests and visitors to temporarily post access by USFK personnel.
sign onto Camp Coiner and Yongsan Garrison, according to “Authorized USFK personnel with current decals will still
be able to drive through Gate 20, “ said Oxendine.
the Area II Director of Emergency Services Ricky Oxendine.
Oxendine said the Gate 20 Visitor Center renovation will
Drivers and pedestrian visitors should use the Gate 17
include replacement of flooring, lighting and windows.
Visitor Center on Yongsan South Post beginning Jan. 2, said
“Those upgrades will modernize the Visitor Center to
Oxendine. An additional staff person will be assigned to the
provide a friendly, professional atmosphere,” he said.
USFK issues Information Assurance Alert
By Andrew Hirata clicking on the attachment or link will
USFK download malware onto the user’s
system. The malware is programmed
On a daily basis, hackers are
to steal data on the user’s hard drive
specifically targeting USFK
electronically. Unless the activity is
information systems to gain
detected and proper actions taken to
access to operational and
mitigate the threat, the hacker will have
personal information by sending
free rein on the user’s system and
out bogus e-mails through a
possibly other systems that they can
social engineering techniques
exploit.
called “phishing.” The
Our IA defense-in-depth posture to
unsolicited e-mails entice
protect against cyber threats begin with
unsuspecting users to click on
you, as the first line-of-defense.
web links or attachments that C OURTESY GRAPHIC
Technology alone is not sufficient to
download malicious software This screen shows an example of a “phishing” scam
keep our SBU information safe. IA user
(malware) onto the system to
awareness and training will greatly assist in the prevention
steal USFK data, including Sensitive But Unclassified
of stolen information by phishing attempts. Every user needs
information. All of this activity often occurs without the
to realize that phishing is a criminal activity and poses a
user’s knowledge. “Spear Phishing” is a highly targeted
significant threat to USFK information systems and
phishing attempt and a bigger threat to USFK targets specific
information. Every user needs to realize that all personnel
organizations or groups who have specific information that
(military, government, civilian and contractor) are vulnerable
the hacker is looking for. USFK personnel (military,
to phishing attacks and that we all have the capability to
government, civilian and contractor) on the NIPRNET are
prevent being a victim of phishing scams.
high value targets to phishing attacks.
Here are specific precautions and recommendations to
Hackers use social engineering to pose as legitimate
handle phishing attempts to protect the network. Maintain
individuals or organizations to attempt to deceive unsuspected
situational awareness of every email that you receive in your
users to think that they can get something for free. There
Inbox, no matter who sent it to you. Anyone’s email can be
are various phishing techniques that promise special deals,
hijacked and then become a launch pad to propagate phishing
special information, warnings or a “too good to be true” deal
attempts. Be wary of unsolicited emails that direct you to
by clicking on the web link or attachment. The web links
Web-sites, even if you have used the Web-site before. Even
may be genuine-looking with minor or no flaws and seem
when the website is sent to you, be cautious when prompted
legitimate so that the user will follow the hacker’s instructions
or voluntarily provide personal data to include passwords
and credit card information. In some phishing attacks, just
See Alert, Page 4
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Stalker
say the least,” he said. “Doing so
while simultaneously executing a relief
in place for two batteries from Fort Bliss
while maintaining a high readiness level
and doing it all safely was an absolutely
momentous undertaking.”
Rossi pointed out that the 2-1 ADA
Bn. is now the largest unit on Camp
Carroll, but despite its size, the unit was
able to fall in on existing facilities and
infrastructure which helped make the
transition a smooth one. Rossi thanked
Camp Carroll and Area IV Support
Activity officials for their help and
assistance throughout the planning,
deployment phases of the transition and
for their ongoing support.
“Another great facilitator for the
smooth transition to Camp Carroll and
Waegwan was our dear friend
Ambassador Park,” Rossi said. “His
tireless efforts to support 2-1 never
ceased. From the very beginning the 2-
1 has had no greater friend and
supporter. You have always made us feel
welcome and wanted and for that we
are grateful.”
The Honorable Park Young-chul is a
former Republic of Korea ambassador
to the United States who currently
serves as chairman of the Korea
American Friendship Society Gwangju
Chapter. Park personally welcomed the
Soldiers of the 2-1 ADA upon their arrival
in Gwangju. His relationship with the
Stalker Battalion goes back to 2004
when he the visited the unit at Fort Bliss,
Texas to help coordinate its relocation
Leaders
accept responsibility for trip planning,
leaders must support and mentor their
efforts.
The Army Safety Management
Information System-2 - located at https:/
/crc.army.mil/home - was created to
help prevent POV accidents. This Web-
based, automated risk-management tool
encourages leaders and their Soldiers to
work together to plan safe road trips.
Once registered and logged in, users
are asked to respond to a series of
questions regarding the type of vehicle
they’ll be driving, their driving
background and experience, and the
nature of their trip. ASMIS-2 then
assigns an initial risk level to the trip and
provides users with examples of
accidents that occurred on similar trips.
Users can then select controls to address
the hazards identified in their initial
assessment. ASMIS-2 then re-evaluates
the hazards and assigns a new risk value
for the trip.
Alert
to log-in to the site with your user
name, password or other personal
information. Be especially skeptical of
clicking on attachments from unknown
or unexpected email senders. Finally,
do not propagate hoax or chain emails.
No matter how enticing the email may
sound to you, if it sounds too good to
be true, it probably is.
Further, forwarding these kinds of
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to the peninsula.
The keynote speaker at the event was
Lt. Gen David P. Valcourt, commander
of the 8th U.S. Army. “I want to
welcome you to your new home,”
Valcourt said to the battalion’s Soldiers
assembled in formation. “If you were
in Gwangju, you might say this is a ‘big
smiley face’ in terms of the digs that
you now have. This facility is probably
the best gym that we have in the Army,
certainly on the peninsula.It marks, I
think, a huge step forward so, hopefully,
most of you are looking around at your
new surroundings here and feel pretty
good about the quality of life
improvements that have taken place.”
Valcourt thanked the Installation
Management Command Korea Region,
Area IV Support Activity, U.S. Army
Material Support Center – Korea and
other entities for their assistance and
pointed out the difficulty of
accomplishing such a huge undertaking.
The 2-1 ADA Bn. has a long history
stemming to the American Civil War, the
company participated in the first battle
of the war at Fort Sumter, S.C., and
went on to participate in 24 campaigns.
Throughout the 20th century, the
battalion went through a series of
redesignations as it fought in World
Wars I and II, and Operation Desert
Shield/Desert Storm.The battalion’s
capabilities evolved from tube artillery,
to the Nike Hercules missile system, to
the Hawk missile system, and now the
Patriot missile system of today.
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Once a user submits the assessment,
a copy is sent to their designated
supervisor for review. Users are also
offered an opportunity to check
construction zones along their route of
travel and to finish a partially completed
DA31 leave form.
Leader involvement is the key to
ASMIS-2. For example, a Soldier
planning a 1,600-mile roundtrip over a
four-day weekend is probably not
thinking things through. An involved
leader can help the Soldier come up with
effective controls or alternate plans.
When the details of a plan are shared
with someone else, hidden flaws often
become apparent. This one-on-one
interaction is critical for ASMIS-2 to be
effective.
According to Combat Readiness
Center statistics, Soldiers and leaders
who used ASMIS-2 in fiscal 2005 were
significantly less likely to be involved in
a fatal accident than non-users.
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emails is not authorized according to
Army Regulation 25-2, USFK Acceptable
Use Policy, service and DoD policies.
Violators will have their user accounts
terminated and are subject to punishment
under the UCMJ and other disciplinary
measures.
Don’t be a victim of phishing scams.
Protect the force by protecting our
information.
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AFTB celebrates birthday • Experience personal growth

By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD — Area I Army
Community Service held their 12th Army Family
Team Building birthday celebration along with a
volunteer recognition ceremony Dec. 14 at the
Camp Red Cloud Pear Blossom Cottage.
“These wonderful volunteers are the ones that
made me understand a volunteer-led program,” said
Heejung Sackett, 2nd Infantry Division and Area 1
AFTB manager. “I couldn’t do anything without
them. I just set class schedules and provide them
the right class material. All the work is done by
them. They truly dedicate their valuable time and
energy for entire Warrior community.”
Army Family Team Building is an official Army
training program that emerged as a result of lessons
learned after the Gulf War in 1994. It is also a
volunteer –led organization with a central principle:
provide training and knowledge to spouses and
family members to support the total Army effort.
“Strong families are the pillar of support behind
strong Soldiers,” Sackett said. “It is AFTB’s mission
to educate and train all of the Army in knowledge,
skills, and behaviors designed to prepare our Army
families to move successfully into the future.”
According to research, spouses who participate
in AFTB training:
• Learn the mission of the Army
• Learn about community resources
• Feel empowered
• Feel more connected to the military community
• Improve communication skills
• Motivated to volunteer
• Develop new friends and a stronger support system
“The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I AFTB have
provided many classes to the Warrior community
during 2006,” Sackett said. “The total number of
students who attended at least one level of AFTB is
approaching 150: 125 family members and 23
Soldiers.”
At this time, the 2nd Infantry Division and Area
I AFTB Program is led by one paid program manager
and 20 volunteer instructors who can teach the
classes in the student’s primary languages such as
Tagalog, Korean, Russian and English.
Earthy Vanhook, an Army spouse, cancelled her
trip home in December so she could attend an AFTB
instructor course. Vanhook said she is going to the
Philippines in mid January.
“In addition, Pear Blossom Cottage managers are
actively involved in the AFTB program in terms of
recruiting students and instructor candidates,”
MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON
Sackett said. “These are the very unique and a strong
aspect of the 2nd Infantry Division and Area I AFTB Col. Forrest Newton, Area I garrison commander, and Heejung
program, which cannot be found anywhere else.” Sackett, 2nd Infantry Division and Area I Army Family Team
Building manager, discuss how and when the award certificates
E-mail banish.m@korea.army.mil and coins will be given out at the AFTB birthday celebration.

604th ASOS brings joy to children of My Home

JIM CUNNINGHAM
This little one receives many gifts from
Santa during the 604th ASOS visit Dec. 16.
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
Dongducheon—For the 604th
Air Support Operations Squadron,
calling in air support from Santa for
the children of My Home orphanage
of Dongducheon city Dec. 16 was
a special mission.
“The mission for today was to
provide a joyful opportunity for the
children of My Home orphanage of
63 children,” said Master Sgt. Mark
Deatcher, 1st Sgt. for the 604th
A S O S . “ We h a v e 2 0 a i r m e n
p a r t i c i p a t i n g t o d a y, a c a p t a i n ,
myself, a couple other senior NCOs
and Airmen.”
For those 20 Airmen, giving was
easy.
“We brought more than 100 gifts
for the children today,” Deatcher
said. “Each child received more
than five gifts.”
The 604th has worked with My
Home orphanage for the past three
years.
“I understand the way it has been
working is a better relationship
between the children of Korea and
the American forces,” Deatcher
said. “Our jobs are intense, the days
are long, we have Airmen scattered
all over the peninsula, and off the
peninsula as well taking care of the
mission of security of this country
as well as America. This is probably
one of the best ways for our Airmen
to enjoy the gift giving of
Christmas, because they don’t have
their families here.”
The special results from the 604th
bringing Santa to the children of My
Home is a win-win situation.
“Initially when we walked in the
children didn’t know why we were
here; when they saw the gifts and
Santa, well, you could tell they
were excited by the noise they
made,” Deatcher said. “The
squadron will go back to their home
at Camp Red Cloud and let the other
Airmen know that were not able to
make it today, what we experienced
today. This will be something this
squadron will continue to do.”
E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil

Extra Catholic Services for the Holidays

8:30 a.m. Dec. 23 JSA Chapel 4th Sunday of Advent 9 a.m. Dec. 25 Warrior Chapel Christmas Mass
6 p.m. Dec 24 Hovey Chapel Christmas Eve Service 9:30 a.m. Dec. 25 JSA Christmas Mass
9:30 p.m. Dec. 24 West Casey Chapel Christmas Eve Service 9:30 a.m. Dec. 25 Hovey Chapel Christmas Mass
11:30 p.m. Dec. 24 JSA Christmas Eve Service Noon Dec. 25 West Casey Chapel Christmas Mass
Midnight Dec. 24 Warrior Chapel CRC Christmas Eve Service 1 p.m. Dec. 25 Stanley Chapel Christmas Mass

Extra Protestant Services for the Holidays

5 p.m. Dec. 24 Warrior Chapel CRC Christmas Eve Service 7 p.m. Dec. 24 Stone chapel Camp Casey Christmas Eve Service
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Doug Allen and the Ladies-
Made in America
Doug Allen and the Ladies will appear live,
in person Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. at Camp Red
Cloud Mitchell’s Club, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. at
Camp Stanley Reggie’s Club, Dec. 31 at 9
p.m. at Camp Casey Warrior’s Club. For more
information call: 732-6702.
AFN-Casey Football Guru
Radio Show
Fridays at 5 p.m. on FM 88.5/3, the Football
Guru show, is an hour full of NFL picks as
well as safety tips from the 2nd ID Safety
Guy. Listen in to win prizes donated byArea
I Exchange New Car Sales, For more
information call 730-8344 or visit
www.afnkorea.net/Casey.
USO Cookie Caravan and
SAHS String Orchestra
and Choir
The USO will be passing out cookies and
raffle tickets at the Kilbourne (STB) DFAC
Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. The SAHS Strings and
Choir performance will begin at 11:30 a.m.
for more information call: 732-6577.
Santa Claus to visit Camp
Red Cloud PBC
Santa Claus will be at Camp Red Cloud Pear
Blossom Cottage today at 2 p.m.
Gangnam District Year
End Concert
The Gangnam District year end concert will
be held at Camp Casey. For more information
call: 730-5096.
Area I Closures for the
Holidays
Camp Casey Main PX will be closed on
Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Iron Triangle Club bar will be
closed on Dec 24, 31. Hard ROK cafe at
Camp Castle will be closed Dec. 24, 25,31,
Jan. 1, 2. Camp Casey Bowling Lanes will be
closed Jan. 2. Carey Fitness Center will be
closed Dec. 31. Camp Hovey Library will be
closed Dec 24-25, Dec. 31, Jan 1. Camp Casey
Commissary will be closed Dec. 31. Casey
Post Office will be closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1.
Credit Union will be closed Dec. 24, 25, Jan.
1. Camp Casey Bank will be closed Dec. 24,
25, 31, Jan 1. Casey Red Cross 24 hour will
be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1. Casey USO
will be closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Pass ID Section
will be closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Ration Control
will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1, Main
Exchange closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Most
services are open through the holidays, for
exceptions call ahead.
2006 Warrior Country
Holiday Dinner Project
There are holiday food vouchers for 2ID/
Area I Soldiers E-5 and below, with family
members living with them in 2ID/Area I. To
sign up for the Army Community Service
2006 holiday project, contact your unit
commander or 1st Sgt. For more information
contact your local ACS.
Christmas Door Decoration
Contest
Win cash prizes courtesy of AAFES.
Decorate your room door and let the judges
decide the winners today. For more
information call: 732-8854.
Area I
A Soldier lines up for chow at the 501st Sustainment Brigade lunch line Dec. 14 at North Star Range during the field
competition of the Phillip A. Connelly Competition for Food Service Excellence.
501st competes in dining competition
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
NORTH STAR RANGE—Four finalists
were selected for the field dining competition
Dec. 14 of the PhillipA. Connelly competition
for Food Service Excellence.The 501st
Sustainment Brigade was one of the finalists.
“Excellence in food service for our
fighting men and women in the military are
the main reasons we have the Phillip A.
Connelly Competition in the first place,” said
Sandra Holiday, judge and representative of
the International Food Service Executives
Association. “We want high standards and
we want these troops to be well fed.”
A lot of preparation goes into feeding
troops in every meal whether there is a
competition or not.
“It takes about two months to prepare
step by step on how things need to be done,”
said Warrant Officer Martha Longino of the
501st Sustainment Brigade.
“The evaluators look at overall dining
facility operations, food preparation and
presentation, and sanitation standards, among
other issues,” she said.
“I think the food service personnel are
well trained, they execute well, and I have
KNP leaders challenge Area I leaders at bowling
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Col. Forrest Newton, Area I garrison
commander, goes for a strike Dec. 11 during
the challenge game with Uijeongbu KNP at
Camp Red Cloud’s Bowling Center.
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been impressed, and I am a civilian,” Holiday
said. “I judge this competition once a year,
and all four of these finalists are winners
already to have reached this level, that is, the
Department of the Army level, the highest
level in competition. So what we are doing
is looking at the best of the best.”
The event at North Star Range is the last
event in this year’s Phillip A. Connelly
competition for Food Service Excellence.
Results for the field dining competition will
be announced soon.
“I think the results should be announced
by the first of the year,” Holiday said. “The
winners will be invited to the conference
presented by the International Food Service
Executives Association at the end of March
in Kansas City, Mo.”
Some of the judges for the competition
are judges for the first time in their career.
“This is my first time as a judge,” said
Chief Warrant Officer William Liggon. “The
effort that the Soldiers put toward preparing
meals and the time they have spent preparing
for this competition has greatly impressed
me. The food service Soldiers have a lot of
competitiveness and they always want to
achieve excellence in their work.”
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD—When can
strikes be for you instead of against you.
Only in the sport of bowling. The leadership
of the Korean National Police challengedArea
I leadership to a game of bowling Dec. 11 at
the Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center.
“It was proposed by the leadership of
the KNP at the last friendship dinner
sponsored by the Chief of KNP, Ho Nam-
seok, in Uijeongbu,”said Yang, Pyong-yong,
community relations officer for Area I.
Events such as this bowling night helps
to strengthen the relationship the leaders in
the Uijeongbu community have with the U.S.
Army at Camp Red Cloud, explained Yang.
JIM CUNNINGHAM
The result, officials hope, is Soldiers’
improved health and morale.
“If you win, it makes you feel like your
job is really worth something,” Longino said.
The Connelly Awards program began in
1968, and is named in honor of the late Phillip
A. Connelly, past president of the
International Food Service Executives
Association. It is highly regarded as the
driving force behind obtaining IFSEA
sponsorship for the Department of the
Army’s recognition of excellence in Army
food service.
“The competition is very tight and the
Soldiers put forth their all every single time
we set up,” Longino said. “That is what
makes the team so good at working together.
We want to give the Soldiers the best food
and nutrition every time.”
Food service Soldiers have to be team
players, she said. It’s a fact. In the Army,
Soldiers change duty assignments, but the
core of what we do remains the same.
Teamwork is essential for food service
Soldiers to be able to come to a new
environment and maintain the same level of
standard.
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“Colonel Forrest R. Newton, garrison
commander of Area I, sponsored this event
as one of the many events we share with the
community organizations in the city of
Uijeongbu to strengthen our relationship and
understanding,” Yang said.
The major directorate leaders of Area I
bowled against 10 police officers of the
Uijeongbu KNP. Twenty bowlers split into
four teams on four lanes bowled and
congregated until all teams had found their
results to be a win-win situation.
“This will generate a more natural
relationship between the KNP and Area I
leadership,” Yang said.
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Casey and citizens of Golsandong share concerns
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY—The leadership of Camp Casey and
leadership of Golsandong Village met at the Warrior’s
Club on Casey for a seasonal dinner and town hall
meeting Dec 14. The Warrior’s Club provided the food.
“This is a town hall meeting for the Golsandong Village
which is located at the end of Camp Casey,” said Lt.
Col. Terry Hodges, Camp Casey commander. “Originally
the Golsandong people used to occupy the area that
used to be the old division headquarters. Once division
headquarters took over, they moved into the valley and
since that time, this is probably one of the few major
military posts that have a village of local folks, about
100 or so, living within the camp. They are allowed to
drive through Camp Casey to go to their homes. Because
of that, we have established special relationships with
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them over the years.”
Because the community of Golsandong Village lies
within the boundaries of Camp Casey, there are special
situations.
“The villagers of Golsandong are like brothers and
sisters to us here at Camp Casey in the respect that they
live here on the same grounds,” Hodges said. “We have
this town hall meeting during each major season of the
year. There are many topics tonight including snow
JIM CUNNINGHAM
removal and such along with other concerns. We seek
out subjects of concern to the villagers that we may be Lt. Col. Terry Hodges opens the town hall meeting Dec. 14
with village leaders and citizens of Golsandong Village.
doing on Camp Casey that are making their lives difficult.”
Generally speaking, the Casey leadership is concerned Hodges said. “There is a major hill leading to the village
about emergency vehicles needing access to Golsandong that we are concerned about and snow and ice removal
Village for fire and safety reasons. is another major topic. This calls for a cooperative effort
“Ambulances have to come through Camp Casey to between the U.S. post and the Korean villagers.”
reach Golsandong and the same for the fire trucks,”
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PBC receives gift from AFSC

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Identity of Santa revealed

Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD—Area I Public Affairs learned
late Dec. 7 that an unusual event would happen at the Camp
Red Cloud Post Office. It was rumored that the real identity
of Santa Claus would be disclosed early on the morning of
Dec 8. When arriving Area I found that Brig. Gen. Tom
Landwermeyer pitching mail for the U.S. Postal Service.
MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON “After opening this morning Brig. Gen. Landwermeyer
Col. Forrest R. Newton, Area I garrison commander, presents a check from the American Forces’ Spouses’ Club came in with his Santa hat on repeating ‘Ho-Ho-Ho’,” said
for $2,045 to the three Pear Blossom Cottage managers: Tess Compton, Camp Casey; Kay Chong, Camp Ruben Ruiz, postal officer for Area I. “We were astonished
Stanley; and Natalia Lyons, Camp Red Cloud. The AFSC is open to all active duty and retired enlisted Soldiers, that Santa would actually come to Area I to make sure all
officers, and qualified civilians and their spouses. The AFSC offers informative monthly social events, a monthly the good Soldiers got their Christmas mail.”
newsletter, membership directory, the Seoul Survivor, and the opportunity to volunteer at the AFSC Chosun Gift Now that the real identity of Santa is known, we expect
Shop in Seoul. even more mail during the holidays, Ruiz explained.

Hey! Dooley, what

th’@$#!&*(^% are
you doing? Wait for Whoaaaaaa! What
the instructor! happened?!
Yeiiiii!!
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Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders bring holiday spirit

By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
“America’s Sweethearts” made more
than 1,000 fans go wild with a high-
energy performance Dec. 14 at Collier
Field House.
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
visited here during their 62nd USO
holiday tour. Armed Forces Enter-
tainment and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation also sponsored the event.
“We are here to perform for the troops
and give our appreciation,” said Dallas
Cowboy Cheerleader Makenzi
Swicegood. “We want the Soldiers to
know that we care, and that home is
always missing them.” PFC. KIM SANG-WOOK PFC. K IM SANG-WOOK
The cheerleaders shook the packed Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Megan Fox meets Yongsan Garrison audience members Dec. 14. Dallas Cowboy cheerleader Emma Dawson
crowd with a rhythmical dance dances for 1st Lt. Richard Thomas .
performance.
The cheerleaders picked three Soldiers
from the audience and gave them special
dances.
“It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed
it,” said 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation
Regiment 1st Lt. Richard Thomas. “It
was a good morale booster.”
“It was fun being up there with the
cheerleaders,” said John Garthwait. “I
won’t forget it for the rest of my life.”
The cheerleaders ended the show
with the promise of coming back next
year.
“We are really happy with the turn-
out,” said Area II MWR Director Paul
PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON
Robinson. “Their performance is always Left, above: The high-powered show brings smiles and cheers
two thumbs up.” to Yongsan community members.
E-mail JaeHoon.Jung@korea.army.mil PFC. KIM SANG- WOOK

Ski Patrol members promote safety Holiday partyers beware:

By Cpl. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The U.S. Ski Patrol
Korea is preparing community members to qualify as
ski patrollers and to provide services at local ski slopes.
The association called for volunteers this fall and has
been carrying out training at the U.S. Embassy Association
Center since October.
“The purpose of the Ski Patrol is to serve the USFK
and the international public as we augment the local
Korean ski associations at the respective ski resorts in
Korea,” said U.S. Ski Patrol Korea Public Relations
Officer Col. Wayne Clark. “Our job is to promote safety
and support the English-speaking community in the event
they might have an injury.”
Clark said the team is already approaching the mid-
point of the training.
“Right now, our active ski patrollers have gone
through recertification programs,” Clark said. “The
program is called Outdoor Emergency Care
Certification.”
He said they also have candidates who are seeking to
achieve their first certification.
“We do our training Mondays, Wednesdays, and a
couple of times on Saturdays,” he said. “We go through
numerous scenarios so the students feel confident before
we get on the actual ski slope.”
COURTESY PHOTO
Ski Patrol members train to assist injured skiers on the slopes.
Half of the class focuses on academic studies
featuring anatomy, injury types, and treatments. The
other half provides simulated scenarios for students to
gain hands-on experience in treating injuries. One of the
instructors act as an injured skier and a student will go
through step-by-step treating the incapacitated.
“We’re praying for snow so we could actually do
the hands-on training here in Yongsan,” Clark said. “It’s
a key aspect of our training, just like a Soldier training.”
To qualify as a ski patroller, the students first have to
pass an academic examination before Christmas. Then,
See Patrol, Page 12
Drunk driving leads to trouble
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The holiday season
is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of
the year due to an increase in impaired driving.
Area II Health Promotion Coordinator Tammy
Duffy is joining forces with other national and state
highway safety officials to remind all holiday partyers
that “buzzed driving is drunk driving.”
“With all of the office and holiday parties this month,
this is a critically important time of year to make sure
you always designate a sober driver before the parties
begin,” Duffy said. “Too many people still don’t
understand that alcohol, drugs and driving just don’t
mix.”
Duffy said too many lives are being lost.
“We need everyone’s help to stop it,” she said.
For a safer holiday season, Duffy offered several
reminders:

Plan ahead: Whenever you plan on consuming
alcohol, designate a sober driver before going out
and give that person the vehicle keys

If you’re impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit
or call a sober friend or family member to get you
home safely
See Drunk, Page 12
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Yongsan gas
Holiday Lighting
Electrical displays are permitted to
station to get
celebrate the holiday in Area II
housing. However, electrical displays new pumps
will be limited to use only between 5-
11 p.m. Area II Public Affairs

Holiday Hours YONGSAN GARRISON — Army

For a complete listing of Army and Air
Force Exchange Service and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation hours, visit the
Area II Web site at http://
area2.korea.army.mil.
Soccer Players Needed
The 8th Army Soccer Team is looking
for 25 U.S. Soldiers for a Good
Neighbor Program “All-Stars” soccer
team. The team will play exhibition
games against Republic of Korea
counterparts (mil-to-mil), Korean
National Police units and other Korean
teams to promote the Good Neighbor
Program. For information, call 723-4841.
License Plate Fee Increase
Effective Monday, the cost of
license plates increased to $8 for
regular plates and $4.75 for
temporary plates. Motorcycle license
plates are still $3.
and Air Force Exchange Service
officials announced a $180,000
construction project to enhance
operations at the Yongsan gas station.
Drivers will soon be able to pay at
the pump, just like at most gas stations
in the states.
“It adds a level of customer
CPL. LEE YANG-WON
convenience,” said AAFES General
Korean construction workers prepare to replace fuel pumps at the Yongsan Gas Station
Manager Ron Daugherty.
Monday. The new “pay-at-the-pump” project will be completed in two months.
The construction will affect half the
pumping units at a time. During the 60- Daugherty said. “Camp Walker and after filling up,” he said. “When we went
day project AAFES will expand hours Kunsan Air Base projects are on the way through this process back in the states
to help meet the demand. Starting too.” the use of credit cards or Star Cards
Monday, Dec. 18 the operating hours Daugherty said the Osan community increased.”
will be 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday – Friday reaction has been very positive. Daugherty said at Yongsan
and 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. “Being able to pay at the pump with customers will still be required to show
“We already offer the pay-at-the- a credit card or star card will save the proper identification and ration plates
pump service at Osan Air Base,” customer footsteps and time waiting before the pumps are turned on.

Educational
Opportunities
Operation Good Cheer/Eager Student.
Register now at the Yongsan Army
Education Center. For information, call
723-4290 or 723-4294.
Candlelight Service
There will be a Community Christmas
Eve candlelight service 7 p.m. Sunday
at South Post Chapel and one at Hannam
Village Chapel 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Holiday Closures

The Yongsan Quartermaster
Laundry will close Monday and Jan.
1-2.

Area II Law and Order and Camp Kim
Pass and ID Offices will be closed
Monday and Tuesday.
Bowling News

There will be a Thursday Night Mixed
Bowling League for Area II
organizations and units made up of
four-person teams. The first meeting
Garrison installs new traffic light, crosswalks
By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan drivers can now
take advantage of a new automated traffic control system at
one of the busiest intersections on-post. A new traffic light
and crosswalks are in use at the 8th Army Drive and U.N.
Boulevard intersection.
The key intersection is located next to the Yongsan Bus
Station and Moyer Community Activity Center. New diagonal
crosswalks and traffic lights give pedestrians a safe and fast
way to cross the intersection, as well as an automated.
“Eighth Army Drive Intersection is a main road of this
base,” said Shin Kwang Construction Company Manager Shin
Hang-suk. “The automatic traffic control system will reduce
traffic problems and secure safety for Yongsan residents.”
Sensors under the new road calculate traffic conditions
and a computer automatically controls the traffic lights. If
there is more road access demand on the overpass, the system
automatically changes traffic lights to adjust to the traffic
flow.
“Military police will control the device automatically and
manually,” Shin said. “It will be easier for MPs to handle PFC. KIM SANG-WOOK

will be held on 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at
Yongsan Lanes.

Thursday Night – Gold Pin Bowling,
6-10 p.m.

Cosmic Bowling 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Fridays and Saturdays. For
information, call 723-7830.
Christmas Eve at
Commiskey’s
Join Commiskey’s for a Christmas Eve
Dinner 5-10 p.m. Sunday. The menu
includes Roasted Prime Rib, Virginia
Baked Ham, Roasted Turkey and more.
The cost is $15.95 for adults, $7.95 for
children 6-12. Younger children eat for
free. Santa Claus is coming to
Commiskey’s. There will be free
presents while they last.
Area II Web site
For more community notes, news and
information, visit the Area II Web site
at http://area2.korea.army.mil.
traffic.”
See Crosswalks, Page 12
Officials: Slow down while driving, stay safe
By Tamara Sternberg
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Law
enforcement and safety officials are
asking Area II drivers to be careful, slow
down and obey Korean and American
traffic laws.
“We don’t want to see anyone cited
for speeding or illegal turns, either on- or
off-post,” said Area II Safety Officer Jeff
Hyska. “We particularly don’t want
anyone to get hurt in a vehicle accident.”
Hyska said drivers should be
particularly careful on the avenue in front
of Camp Kim because of new center bus
lanes.
“The U-turn lanes are gone and USFK
A pedestrian uses the new crosswalk near the Yongsan Garrison bus
station. The intersection also has a new traffic signal.
drivers should not attempt to make U-
turns to access Camp Kim or Yongsan
Garrison,” said Hyska.
Representatives from the Area II Law
and Order Office and the Area II Provost
Marshal Office said Area II drivers are
subject to Korea National Police citations
for illegal U-turns and for illegal left turns,
as well as other traffic violations.
Master Sgt. Gregory Dickerson of the
Area II Provost Marshal’s Office advises
drivers to use common sense.
“It is illegal to make a U-turn or a left
turn in off-post areas that have not been
designated for them,” he said.
Dickerson said the most common
traffic violations both on- and off-post
involve not using signals when making
turns, driving while talking on a cell phone,
speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt and
failure to ensure that a child is properly
restrained in a car seat.
Multiple citations can result in a
suspension of driving privileges.
“If an offender accumulates 12 traffic
points within 12 consecutive months or
18 traffic points within 24 consecutive
months, his or her driver license will be
suspended,” said Dickerson.
Area II Director of Emergency
Services Ricky Oxendine said most
offenses occur during the rush hour times
of 6-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. The least happen
See Driving, Page 12
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Child, youth programs offer variety of services
Officials outline Yongsan
day care options
By Tamara Sternberg
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Yongsan Child Development Center and
the Yongsan School-Age Services offer
a variety of services for young, school-
age, and teen children.
The CDC offers full-day, part-day
and hourly care for the children of the
Area II community. The mission of the
program is to reduce the conflict
between parental responsibilities and
work requirements by providing a safe,
loving, and warm environment for
children.
Area II Director of Family Services
Brenda McCall advises sponsors to let
CDC and SAS program managers know
well in advance if they plan to enroll a
child.
Time is required to plan for each child
because different ages go to different
classrooms, and each class has its own
requirements.
The SAS programs are held on
Yongsan South Post and Hannam
Village, and serve children in the
elementary grades. They offer activities
that include leisure and recreation,
sports and fitness, as well as mentoring,
intervention and support services.
The goals of the SAS program are
Area II
to support and expand the parents’
relationship with their children, and to
provide open, honest, and constructive
exchange of ideas that promote
consistency in care. Please see below
for hours.
There are regulations that must be
followed if a child is going to be enrolled
at either CDC or SAS, and there is an
orientation class that parents must
attend before their children can be
admitted to either (though they may
register for programs prior to attending
the class).
Some rules for admitting a child:

Parents must provide a current
shot record and a valid tuberculosis test
for their child.

Completion of a registration packet
is required. These are valid for one year.
If the registration is expired, the child
cannot be enrolled until it is renewed.

Please let the CDC/SAS staff know
about any allergies that a child might
have.

Medication must be accompanied
by a signed doctor’s form in the child’s
name, otherwise staff is legally not
allowed to dispense said medicine, and
only the parent will be allowed to do so.

No outside food may be brought
into the Center. This includes lunches.

No outside toys may be brought
into the CDC. CDC staff will provide
toys which are cleaned and maintained
every day.
Due to the variance and scope of their
duties, CDC and SAS managers are not
able to provide orientations on short
notice. Parents need to be aware of the
rules and regulations, and make the time
to attend a class and register their child
well before their intended start date.
This is to ensure that the best
preparation and care can be taken for
the child, and also gives staff the time
to plan for newcomers to their
classrooms.
Hours for the CDC are:

Full day care for infants, six weeks
and older, to preschool age (5 years) –
5:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Part day preschool (3-5 yrs) – 8:30
– 11:30 a.m. There is no part day
preschool when school is not in session.

Hourly Care for infants, six weeks
and older, to preschool age (5 years) –
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please note: Two hours
minimum/child/day; maximum hours
are 15 a week.

Kindergarten before and after care
– 5:45 a.m. – 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 6
p.m. During vacations and no school
days, full day care is provided.
Hours for SAS (grades 1 – 5) are:

Yongsan (school days) – Monday
-Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
– 6 p.m.

Yongsan (no school days) –
Monday -Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
See Programs, Page 12
Dec. 22, 2006
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Area II Dining Facilities
The Camp Coiner Dining Facility will
serve Christmas lunch 11:30 a.m.- 3
p.m. Friday and be closed for
renovation starting Saturday. The
Three Kingdoms Inn will serve
Christmas meal 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday.
K-16 Air Base DFAC will serve
Christmas lunch 12-1 p.m. Monday.
For $5.90, officers, DoD civilians,
contractors, family members, guests
can eat “all they want.” Soldiers can
use a meal card at no charge. Children
under six can eat for free. The
Christmas meal will cost $5 for spouses
and other family members of enlisted
personnel E-1 through E-4. For
information, call 738-3431.
New 2007 Facility Hours
Starting Jan. 1 the following Army and
Air Force Exchange Service facilities
will have new operating hours:
Hannam Village Food Court

Closed on Mondays

12-8 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday
Hannam Village Exchange

Closed on Mondays

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday

12-9 p.m. Friday – Saturday

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Yongsan Car Care Center

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday – Wednesday

Closed on Thursdays

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday

Closed on Sundays
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Merry Christmas
Patrol
they will have two months of actual
training at the ski slopes followed by a
final on-the-hill test in February.
“I grew up skiing,” said training
participant Stan Phillips. “I thought this
would be a great opportunity. Now, I have
a chance to work with ski patrollers from
various ski resorts and help people.”
He said he has received invaluable
knowledge that could help his friends and
gained various outreach experiences in
Korea.
Drunk

Promptly report drunk drivers you
see on the roadways to law enforcement

Wearing a seat belt or using protective
gear on a motorcycle is the best defense
against an impaired driver

If you know someone who is about
to drive impaired, take their keys and help
them to where they are going safely
Driving
late at night when there are fewer people
on the road.
Oxendine said traffic violations are not
confined to a specific group of people,
area or time of year – they happen
regardless of geographical location or
season. Dickerson said more citations
typically occur during the winter and rainy
seasons on crowded roads, such as X
Corps Boulevard or U.N. Boulevard on-
post, because most people do not modify
their driving behavior to accommodate for
Crosswalks
Area II Provost Marshal Maj. Jose
Naputi said they are still fine-tuning the
system.
Military Police Soldiers attended
training on the new system Dec. 11. The
class covered how to receive control
the timing. Traffic Control Manager
Shawn Kim conducted training.
Programs

Hannam (school days) – Monday
-Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. & 2:30
p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Hannam (no school days) –
Monday -Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For information, call Dr. Roxanne
Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
Yongsan Garrison
Soldiers receive
Christmas presents
Monday at the
Moyer Community
Activity Center.
Seoul Foreign
School students
donated presents
to U.S. troops to
celebrate the
holiday. Visit the
Area II Web site for
the story at http://
area2.korea.army.mil.
CPL. LEE YANG-WON
from Page 9
“The training has been successful so
far,” Clark said. “You have to be someone
very dedicated to come for the training
two or three times a week.”
He said it is too late for people to join
the team this year.
“We are looking forward to those who
are going to be here another year or so to
join us next year,” he said. “People could
contact me in August or September.”
For information, call 736-7389.
E-mail yangwon.lee@korea.army.mil
from Page 9
Driving any vehicle, including a
motorcycle, while impaired is simply
wrong and not worth the risk, Duffy
said. “Not only do you risk killing
yourself or someone else, but the trauma
and financial costs of a crash or an arrest
from drunk driving is significant,” she
said.
from Page 10
difficult conditions.
The key to safe driving, Dickerson
said, is obeying all laws and regulations,
keeping to the posted speed limit and being
aware of the surroundings.
Oxendine recommends that people
schedule their travel.
“Take a few extra minutes,” said
Oxendine. “That way, you aren’t trying
to rush and prone to making poor
decisions while driving.”
E-mail SangWook.Kim@korea.army.mil
from Page 10
Military police may still control the
intersection manually during peak times.
“The traffic system will be activated
almost all day,” said Traffic Accident
Investigator Jennie Lisciandri. “But if
the traffic increases a lot, MPs will come
down and do the work.”
E-mail TamaraN.Sternberg@korea.army.mil
from Page 11
Chancellor, Coordinator, Child and
Youth Services, at 738-2311, Claudette
Mohn, CDC Director, at 738-3406, or
Cindy York, SAS Director, at 738-
3051.
E-mail TamaraN.Sternberg@korea.army.mil

The Morning Calm Weekly
Law protects Soldiers so they can serve
BY Elaine Wilson
Army New Service
FORT SAM HOUSTON – Most service members
are familiar with the attractive array of military
benefits that range from the GI Bill to big-ticket
retention bonuses.
But another, lesser known set of benefits that
includes everything from interest-rate reductions to
penalty-free lease terminations may have escaped the
notice of both new and seasoned military members.
The Service members Civil Relief Act, formerly
known as the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act,
is a federal law that grants military members several
rights as they enter active duty and protects them
while serving. The law addresses rental agreements,
security deposits, prepaid rent, eviction, installment
contracts, credit card and mortgage interest rates,
foreclosure, civil judicial proceedings and income tax
payments.
“The SCRA protects military members so they can
serve without worries such as an eviction or inflated
interest rates,” said Tim Haight, acting chief, Client
Services Division, Fort Sam Houston Legal Assistance
Office. “It’s hard to focus on the mission while
deployed if you’re worried about your family being
evicted or unable to afford bills.”
Haight described a recent case in which a service
member was sent on temporary duty and returned to
find her possessions on the sidewalk; most had been
stolen.
“Under the SCRA, it was illegal for the landlord to
evict her without following the proper steps under
the SCRA,” Haight said. Haight expects the service
member to receive a significant monetary settlement
since the landlord committed a violation of the
Soldier’s rights under the SCRA.
Eviction is just one area of protection under the
SCRA. The following are a few of the many SCRA
benefits:
Interest rate reductions
Service members have the right to request a 6-
percent interest-rate cap for debt or liability incurred
before active duty, to include joint accounts with a
spouse. Any interest in excess of 6 percent is
“forgiven.” The interest-rate cap is applicable only
to pre-service debt or liability. Service members must
provide the creditor written notice with a copy of
military orders no later than 180 days after the date
of termination or release from active duty. The rate
cap does not apply to federally guaranteed student
loans. Additionally, creditors cannot reduce the term
of a loan, such as a 60-month loan reduced to 48
months; doing so defeats the purpose of the SCRA
and is prohibited.
Release from housing leases
An active-duty service member who has received
permanent change-of-station orders or who is being
deployed for 90 days or more may terminate a housing
lease with a 30-day written notice. This applies also
to service members who signed a lease before
entering active duty. However, service members
should have a legal-assistance attorney review their
lease before signing; lack of attention to detail could
result in the forfeiture of this benefit.
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Protection from eviction
If a service member signs a lease where the rent
is less than $2,465 per month (current maximum rent
amount), the service member and family members
cannot be evicted without a court order. The lease
must be for premises that are to be occupied primarily
as a residence by the service member and family.
Service members must submit a request to the court
for protection under the SCRA. Legal assistance
attorneys can provide further guidance.
Auto lease termination
Active-duty members who have received
permanent change-of-station orders outside the
continental United States or who have been called to
duty for more than 180 days may terminate an
automobile lease. The service member must provide
written notice of termination to the lessor with a copy
of orders and return the vehicle within 15 days of
written notice. This provision includes automobiles
leased for personal or business use by service
members and their dependents.
Health insurance reinstatement
Service members can reinstate their health
insurance upon termination or release from service.
However, the insurance must have been in effect
before service commenced and terminate during
the time of military service. The reinstatement of
insurance does not apply to service members
entitled to participate in employer-offered insurance.
Service members must apply for reinstatement
within 120 days after termination or release from
military service.
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Dec. 22-28

The Prestige The Grudge 2 The Holiday The Holiday The Grudge 2 Chainsaw Massacre The Prestige
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
The Prestige Turistas Turistas Santa Clause 3 Everyone’s Hero No Show No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (G) 7 p.m. (G) 2 p.m.
The Holiday The Holiday The Holiday The Grudge 2 The Grudge 2 Chainsaw Massacre Chainsaw Massacre
(PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m.
The Grudge 2 The Holiday Chainsaw Massacre The Prestige The Holiday The Grudge 2 Chainsaw Massacre
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
DeJa Vu Pursuit of Happyness Pursuit of Happyness No Show No Show No Show Chainsaw Massacre
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (R) 8 p.m.

Pursuit of Happyness — Chris
Gardner (Will Smith) is a family man
struggling to make ends meet. Despite
his valiant attempts to help keep the
family afloat, the mother (Thandie
Newton) of his five-year-old son
Christopher (Jaden Christopher Syre
Smith) is no longer able to cope, she
reluctantly decides to leave. Chris,
continues doggedly to pursue a
better-paying job using every sales
skill he knows. He lands an internship
at a prestigious stock brokerage firm,
and although there is no salary, he
accepts, hopeful he will end the
program with a job and a promising
future. Without a financial cushion,
Chris and his son are soon evicted
from their apartment and forced to
sleep in wherever they can find
refuge for the night.Despite his
troubles, Chris continues to honor his
commitment as a loving and caring
father, using the affection and trust
his son has placed in him as an
impetus to overcome the obstacles.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre —
It's 1969. The conflict in Vietnam has
exploded. While the draft ramps up
to feed the military machine. And 18-
year-old Dean Hill's (Taylor Handley)
number is up. But before Dean can
report to the local induction center,
his brother, Eric (Matt Bomer), who
has recently returned from a duty in
Vietnam, decides to surprise Dean.
Despite the concerns of his devoted
fiancée, Chrissie (Jordana
Brewster), Eric plans to re-enlist
alongside Dean in his beloved
Marine Corps in hopes of keeping
an eye on his brother. Unfortunately,
Dean's plans do not coincide with
Eric's. Dean's simple strategy to
dodge the draft and head south to
Mexico is sponsored by his strong-
willed girlfriend, Bailey (Diora Baird).
But before either couple realizes the
true battle they are about to
confront, the boys and their
girlfriends head across Texas for a
final fling of serious fun.
The Prestige — The movie concerns
the rivalry between two magicians in
early 20th-century London. Hugh
Jackman and Christian Bale bring the
characters of Rupert Angier and Alfred
Bordon to life. Rupert and Alfred were
young magician apprentices together,
but became bitter rivals as their
careers began to shape their adult
lives and a terrible accident claimed
the life of Rupert's wife. In the
subsequent years Rupert has become
wildly jealous of Alfred's superior
talents, so in a last ditch attempt to
steal some artistic ground he sends
his assistant, Olivia (Scarlett
Johansson), to infiltrate his rival's lair
and steal the secret to a spectacular
trick called "The Transported Man."
Nolan's film twists and turns down a
number of unexpected avenues as it
flits back and forth between numerous
time periods, creating a movie that
needs to be watched as closely as
the tricks his leading characters
perform.
The Holiday — Amanda Woods
(Cameron Diaz), the owner of a
prospering advertising firm that
creates movie trailers, lives in
Southern California. Iris Simpkins (Kate
Winslet) writes the popular wedding
column for London's Daily Telegraph
and resides in a charming cottage in
the English countryside. Though Iris
and Amanda live 6,000 miles apart,
they are in exactly the same place:
Just before Christmas, Iris and Amanda
decide to take a needed break from
the men in their lives (played by
Edward Burns and Rufus Sewell) —
and neither is much in the mood for a
nostalgic chorus of "Auld Lang Syne."
Amanda, wanting to get out of town
for the holidays, stumbles onto an
internet site that specializes in home
exchanges, and finds Iris' English
cottage to be the perfect antidote to
her troubles. On impulse, Amanda and
Iris agree to crisscross continents and
move into each other's homes for two
weeks.
Charlotte’s Web — The classic
story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice
comes to life in this live-action
adaptation. Fern (Dakota Fanning)
is one of only two living beings
who sees that Wilbur is a special
animal as she raises him, the runt
of the litter, into a terrific and radiant
pig. As Wilbur moves into a new
barn, he begins a second profound
friendship with the most unlikely of
creatures – a spider named
Charlotte – and their bond inspires
the animals around them to come
together as a family. When the
word gets out that Wilbur's days
are numbered, it seems that only a
miracle will save his life. A
determined Charlotte – who sees
miracles in the ordinary – spins
words into her web in an effort to
convince the farmer that Wilbur is
"some pig" and worth saving.

The Guardian No Show Employee of the Month The Marine No Show No Show No Show
(PG13) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m.
The Marine Blood Diamond Blood Diamond Blood Diamond Blood Diamond The Grudge 2 Chainsaw Massacre
(PG13) 12 a.m. (R) 9:30 p.m. (R) 9:30 p.m. (R) 9:30 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
The Holiday The Prestige The Grudge 2 The Grudge 2 Chainsaw Massacre No Show Blood Diamond
(PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Chainsaw Massacre The Grudge 2 Chainsaw Massacre The Grudge 2 No Show Blood Diamond Pursuit of Happiness
(R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Pursuit of Happyness Pursuit of Happyness Charlotte’s Web Charlotte’s Web Chainsaw Massacre Chainsaw Massacre Chainsaw Massacre
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (G) 8 p.m. (G) 8 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Pursuit of happyness Santa Clause 3 Charlotte’s Web Charlotte’s Web THe Prestige The Prestige THe Prestige
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (G) 8 p.m. (G) 8 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Jet Li’s Fearless Santa Clause 3 Santa Clause 3 Santa Clause 3 Barnyard Barnyard Zoom
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m.
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The Lights of the Season
By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Thomas M. Durham peace, A Division Artillery Commander once told me The Spirit of Christmas is Joy. Is there anything
2ID when he was a 1st Lt. in Germany. It was in the mid better than the joy of children as they see the beauty
70s when he was stationed on the East-West Border of a lighted tree for the first time? Angels

I
find a special joy in the lights of this Season! A
refreshing hope fills my heart as I pause to enjoy
them. While I will not pretend to know the
‘reason’ behind the festive lights and decorations we
have come to appreciate and expect, I do hope that
each time we see them that our hearts will stir with
good memories.
The lights of the Season do bring back good
memories, but they also symbolize what we all long to
see – Peace on Earth. A popular song of the Season
says: Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was
meant to be. The lights symbolize the dream - that one
day we can all live together in peace and harmony -
looking out for one another’s well being – as it was
meant to be.
The lights of the Season are often the symbols of
on Christmas Eve. He and his soldiers decided to put
Christmas lights on their Gun! The lights were clearly
seen by the other side! And after a few moments, the
soldiers on the East Germany side began sending a
signal – FW, FW, FW…suddenly the LT realized they
were sending Frohe Weinachtin - German for Merry
Christmas.
What do the lights of Christmas mean to us - of
what do they remind us? I believe they remind us of
the gladness, spirit and heart of the Season!
The Gladness of Christmas is Hope. To a world
floundering in the darkness of despair, living without
hope or purpose – the lights reminds us that God has
made possible a real purpose and therefore real hope
for all people.
proclaimed, “Joy to the world!” The joy of which
they spoke is that God cares and clearly
demonstrates it with His gift of peace.
Moreover, of course the Heart of Christmas is
Love. It motivates our giving and makes possible the
peace we long to see. Real peace - in the heart of
men - and among men - begins with love. At the
heart of the Season is the God-given ability to love
ourselves and one another – without it there is no
hope, no joy and no real peace on earth.
As we enjoy the beautiful Lights of the Season,
may we be blessed to remember – there can be
peace on earth and we can experience the hope, joy
and love of this Holiday Season - because of God’s
love expressed so clearly at Christmas.

Area I Worship Services

Catholic Camp Stanely Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Camp Casey Memorial
Catholic Mass 10:30 a.m. Camp Casey West Chapel Chapel, Stanley Chapel
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel 11 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel, 2 p.m. Camp Casey Chapel
9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Stanley Chapel, Camp
Noon Camp Casey West Chapel Casey Crusader Chapel Latter Day Saints
1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 2 p.m. Cp. Casey Crusader
Korean Services Chapel
Protestant Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Protestant For information on Bible study groups and other religious services and
Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel, Godspell activities, contact the Area I Chaplains Office at 732-6466.
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Dining Facility Holiday Hours

Unit Installation Bldg/Hours

D/302d BSB Camp Hovey S-4158 CLOSED

NCO Academy Camp Jackson S-2147 0730-0830/1130-1300/1700-1830
CG’s Mess CRC S-109 CLOSED/1200-1400/CLOSED
HHSC STB TAC 2 CRC S-230 0730-0830/1100-1300/1600-1700
F/302d BSB Camp Casey S-1072 CLOSED
E/302d BSB Camp Casey S-1757 CLOSED
1st BSTB Camp Hovey S-3755 0930-1230/1600-1730
Casey Main Camp Casey S-2151 CLOSED
HHC, 302d BSB Camp Casey S-747 0700-0800/1100-1400/1600-1700
501st SBDE Camp Stanley S-2449 0700-830/ 1130-1330/ 1600-1730
FIRES BDE Camp Casey S-0033 0730-0830/1100-1300/1600-1700
702d BSB Camp Castle S-2951 0730-0830/1100-1300/1600-1700
Sanctuary Camp Bonifas T-24 0600-0700/ 1130-1430/ 1600-1700
CSCT #3, TROKA Yongin Yongin 21-Dec-06 S-10 0800-0900/1200-1300/1630-1730
Area II SPT ACT Tango CLOSED
Three Kingdoms Inn Yongsan S-1533 0600-0700/ 1100-1400/ 1500-1630
Religious Retreat Yongsan T-1924 CLOSED
1st SIG BDE Yongsan S-1067 0700-0830/1130-1500
2-2 AVN (K-16) Songnam S-326 0830-0930/1200-1300/1600-1700
362d Sig (Madison) Suwon S-06 0730-0830/1200-1300/1600-1700
121st CS Hosp Yongsan S-7005 0600-0900/1100-1300/1600-1730
USAG CP Long Camp Long S-527 0700-0830/1130-1330/1530-1700
1-2d AVN Camp Eagle S-3205 0700-0800/ 1100-1400/ 1600-1730
2d CAB Cp Humphreys S-1134 0600-0730/ 1100-1400/ 1600-1730
HHB, 1/43rd ADA Suwon S-2115 0700-0800/ 1100-1300/ 1600-1700
194th Maint Cp Humphreys S-743 0800-0900/1130-1330/CLOSED
527th MI BN Cp Humphreys S-1291 0700-0830/1100-1330/1630-1730
249th MP Det Cp Humphreys S-1056 0730-0830/1100-1400/1600-1730
501st SBDE Camp Carroll S-233 0730-0900/1130-1330/1600-1730
HHC, 19th ESC Camp Henry T-1320 0800-0930/1100-1400/1600-1730
HHC, 19th ESC CampWalker S-338 CLOSED
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MWR plans a jam-packed holiday week

Area I events include:
Dec 22 Christmas Party at the Cottage Camp Casey Pearl Blossom Cottage 2 p.m.
Dec 22-23 Basketball Tournament Camp Red Cloud Gymnasium 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Dec 22-23 Christmas Racquetball Tourney Camp Casey Carey Gymnasium 1 p.m.
Dec 23 Doug Allen Show Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club 7 p.m.
Dec 23 Christmas Party Camp Red Cloud Pearl Blossom Cottage 2 p.m

Decoder price reduction Dec 23 Seven Luck Casino Tour Camp Red Cloud Community Activity Center 2 p.m.
The Army and Air Force Exchange Dec 24 Christmas Even Pool Tourney Camp Red Cloud Community Activity Center 1 p.m.
Service and the Navy Exchange Dec 24 Christmas Eve Party Camp Stanley Community Activity Center 6 p.m.
Service Command will reduce
Dec 25 Christmas Holiday Tourney Camp Red Cloud Community Activity Center 11a.m.
monthly rental price for AFRTS
decoders from $25 to $13 effective Dec 26 Holiday Racquetball Tourney Camp Red Cloud Gymnasium 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
today. Contact AAFES stores for Dec 27-30 Christmas Volleyball Tourney Camp Stanley Gymnasium 1 - 5 p.m.
more information. Dec 27-30 Christmas Volleyball Tournaey Camp Red Cloud Gymnasium 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Casting Call Dec 27-31 Christmas Indoor Soccer Tourney Camp Casey Carey Gymnasium 1 p.m.
Nominations for vocalists, dancers,
Dec 27 Doug Allen Show Camp Stanley Reggie’s Club 8 p.m.
musicians, specialty acts, technicians,
and stage managers are being accepted Dec 28 Kangnam District Orchestra Camp Casey Carey Gymnasium 7 p.m.
for the 2007 Army Soldier Show. Packets Dec 29 Unit Level Winter B-ball Game Camp Red Cloud Gymnasium 6 - 9 p.m.
should include name, rank, SSN, unit Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Camp Stanley Community Activity Center 10 a.m.
address, duty phone, e-mail address,
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Bowling Party Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center 10 a.m. - noon
and area of specialty. Performers must
include a DVD/video and technician Dec 31 Doug Allen Show Camp Casey Warrior ’s Club 9 p.m.
nominees should include resume. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Nominations should reach the following Jan 1 New Year’s Day Celebration Camp Red Cloud Community Activity Center 10 a.m.
address no later than Dec. 29. The U.S.
Jan 2 New Year Pool Tourney Camp Hovey Community Activity Center 1 p.m.
Army Soldier Show, Attn: 2007 Selection
Committee, P.O. Box 439, Fort Belvoir, Area II events include:
VA 22060. Dec 22 Doug Allen Show Yo n g s a n Main Post Club 7 p.m.
Dec 23 Ski Trip K-16/Yongsan Community Activities Center 6 a.m. -10 p.m.
Monthly Language
Sign up at Moyer CAC or K-16 CAC by 20 December!
Classes
Army Community Services offers Dec 29 Doug Allen Show Yo n g s a n Main Post Club 7 p.m.
monthly Korean and English classes. In Dec 30 Ski Trip K-16/Yongsan Community Activities Center 6 a.m. -10 p.m.
addition to level I & II classes in both Sign up at Moyer CAC or K-16 CAC by 27 Decembe
languages, Basic English Conversation
Dec 31 Midnight Fun Run Yo n g s a n Collier Field House m id n igh t
and Basic English Grammar are offered.
For information or to register, call 738- Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Yo n g s a n Yongsan Lanes 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
7505/723-6810. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party Yo n g s a n Harvey’s Lounge 8 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party Yo n g s a n Main Post Club 8 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Holiday Meals to Go
Dec 31 BOSS New Year’s Eve Party K-16 Landing Zone Club 9 p.m. -1 a.m.
Reggie’s on Yongsan Garrison wants
you to relax this Christmas and let them Area III events include:
do the cooking. The restaurant staff is Dec 22 BOSS Christmas Party Suwon AB Community Activity Center 8 p.m.
offering take-home turkey or ham Dec 24 Santa Camp Long Community Activity Center 6 p.m.
dinners (with all the trimmings) to serve
Dec 25 Doug Allen Show Camp Eagle Gunfighter’s Inn 8 p.m.
up to 10 people. Their Turkey Feast
features a whole roasted turkey, stuffing, Dec 25 Jingle Bell Jog Camp Humphreys Post Gymnasium 8 p.m.
mashed potatoes and gravy, green Dec 28 Doug Allen Show Camp Humphreys Community Activity Center 6 p.m.
beans, cranberry sauce, rolls and Dec 31 Indoor Soccer Tourney Camp Humphreys Gymnasium 9 p.m.
pumpkin pie for $69.95.
Dec 31 3x3 B-ball Tournaey Camp Humphreys Gymnasium 10 p.m.
The Country Ham Feast offers smoked
Virginia Ham, bourbon-raisin sauce, Dec 31 Dodge ball Camp Humphreys Gymnasium 11 p.m.
mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and Dec 31 Midnight Run Camp Humphreys Gymnasium m id n igh t
pumpkin pie for $79.95. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party Camp Eagle Gunfighter’s Inn 8 p.m.
For information, call 723-5678 or 723-
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party Suwon AB Scudbuster’s Club 8 p.m.
5685.
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party Camp Humphreys Tommy D’s 8 p.m.
Area II Pool League Jan 1 Fly-Away Home Shootout Camp Humphreys Gymnasium noon
The Area II Pool League is seeking new Area IV events include:
members. The group meets at 7 p.m. each
Dec 22 Night Guided Hike to Mt. Apsan Camp Walker Community Activity Center 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday at the Main Post Club, Harvey’s
Lounge and the Navy Club on Yongsan Dec 23 Jingle Bell 5K Run Camp Carroll Carroll Fitness Center 10 a.m.
Garrison. For more information, call Registration is 9-9:45 a.m. First 36 participants to finish will receive FREE t-shirt. Call 765-8287 for more information.
Brent Abare at 723-3691. Dec 23 Holiday Racquetball Tourney Camp Carroll Carroll Fitness Center 10 a.m.
Dec 23 Intramural B-ball Championship Daegu Area Kelly Fitness Center 10 a.m.
Crab Leg Night
Yongsan Garrison’s Main Post Club Dec 23 Woobang Land Tour Camp Carroll Community Activity Center 9 a.m.
offers all you can eat crab legs 5-9 p.m. Dec 23 Daegu City Tour Camp Walker Community Activity Center 9 a.m.
every Saturday. Cost is $22.95 per Dec 23 Paintball Championship Camp Carroll Community Activity Center 2 p.m.
person, and includes french fries, hush
Dec 24 X-mas Eve Bash Camp Carroll Hideaway Club 6 p.m.
puppies, cole slaw, salad bar, soup and
chili. Dec 24 Doug Allen Show Camp Carroll Hideaway Club 7 p.m.
Dec 30 Doug Allen Show Camp Walker Hilltop Club 8 p.m.
Jan 1 New Years 5K Fun Run/2 Mile Walk Camp Walker Fitness Center 9 a.m.
Registration is 8-845 a.m. Units with most participation win a special award. Call 768-8238 for more information.
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Partnership helps to bring them down safely

By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – When the runway landing
lights at Desiderio Army Air Field here needed
recalibrating in preparation for a January 2007 flight
check by the Federal Aviation Administration, airfield
manager John Albonetti called on the folks at the
51st Civil Engineering Squadron, Osan Air Base for
help.
Albonetti said he contacted Osan for help because
he knew that they had the technical expertise and
the testing equipment to do the job properly.
“I know these people’s qualifications and abilities
from when I was Airfield manager at Osan—about
six years ago,” Albonetti said. “Kim, Yong-kwan was
working there doing all of the lighting and he agreed
to come down to Humphreys to lend a hand.
“I wanted to make sure that we established a
good baseline for our system,” Albonetti added. “It
was a cooperative effort. We’re sharing information
back and forth. They provided hands-on instruction
to Department of Public Works electricians and to
many of us in the airfield division.”
Albonetti brought along Kim, To-yon and Yi
Chong-kil from Camp Humphreys DPW to get
hands-on training on how to calibrate the lights F. NEIL NEELEY
according to the technical manuals. (from left) Kim Yong-kwan and Staff Sgt Bryan Butsch, both from the 51st civil engineering squadron, Osan Air Base show
Kim, Yong-kwan brought along Staff Sgt Bryan Kim, To-yon and Yi Chong-kil, from Camp Humphreys Department DPW how to calibrate a PAPI unit.
Butsch. Both are from the 51st Civil Engineering
Squadron, Osan Air Base. “We’re calibrating the precision approach path Albonetti was grateful for the assistance of the
“We came down to help because we have the indicator units in order to bring the aircraft down at Air Force personnel.
know-how and the equipment to do the job,” said the correct slope and to hit the right point of runway “Their assistance and instruction was invaluable
Butsch. “We’re here because we are familiar with intercept on the runway,” he noted. and will ensure safe glide slope angles for fixed wing
the calibrations of PAPI units. “If the lights are out of alignment and the visibility and rotary pilots assigned to Camp Humphreys,
Albonetti explained why it’s so important to get is down the aircraft could head to the wrong glide along with a myriad of transient aircraft that shoot
the PAPI units aligned properly. slope,” Albonetti said. approaches into this airfield for training purposes.”

Humphreys Unit Dives into PT

By Jon Pearlman
Water Survival Training Center
CAMP HUMPHREYS – It is 5:30
a.m. and the 168th Medical Company
is changing out into Mustang flotation
suits and getting in the pool for PT.
This is all part of a new Unit PT
program started by The Water
Survival Training Center on Camp
Humphreys.
The Aquatic PT program is a fun
alternative to the usual unit PT. It’s not
a replacement for standard PT, but it is
a fun addition to the usual routine. The
program is for everyone from non-
swimmers to swimmers and can be done
at varied times, intensity and duration
depending on the unit needs.
No swimming skills are required
because all soldiers are put into Mustang
flotation suits which provide buoyancy.
The exercise is supervised by the
water survival staff which includes
scuba divers, rescue swimmers, and
lifeguards. After a short warm-up the
unit takes turns doing swim intervals
mixed in with short periods of Soldiers
doing flutter kicks while sitting on the
edge of the pool. The water-laden flight
suits add extra resistance and intensity.
After a 30 minute workout the 168th
Medical Company Soldiers change into
running attire and go for a run. All
participants expressed not only what a
great workout they had, but how much
they enjoyed it and would love to do it
again.
Units interested in doing Aquatic PT
should contact Bob Matheny at the Water
Survival Training Center at 753-6353.

COURTESY PHOTO

The unit takes turns doing swim intervals (top) mixed in with short periods of soldiers doing
flutter kicks while sitting on the edge of the pool. (left).
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AREA III ETHICS

TRAINING
The Area III Legal Center conducts
required annual Ethics Training
every Thursday for the rest of the
calendar year. Training focuses on
the Joint Ethics Regulation and
particularly on proper uses of
government property, private
organizations, gift giving, informal
funds, and fundraising. Area III
Ethics Training will take place every
Thursday at the Camp Humphreys
Post-Theatre at 1p.m. Contact Capt.
Graham Smith at 753-3756.
HOLIDAY FOOD
VOUCHERS
A limited number of Holiday food
vouchers will be available for those
in need this holiday season. For
information contact your 1st Sgt. or
the chapel at 753-7274.
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
The Area III Tax Assistance Center
is looking for motivated volunteers
to assist with tax return preparation
for Soldiers and family members in
the coming tax year. Training will be
provided. Hours are flexible.
Interested persons should call 753-
6245.
I.C.E. Repor t
1. The post library should have
a dedicated computer to access
the online card catalogue.
Post librarian Darrel Hoerle
agrees and computer number 10 is
now reserved exclusively for the
online catalog.
2. I’m having difficulty with
an Anjung-Ri merchant. I
bought a dog from a pet shop and
the dog died within two weeks.
The pet store replaced it with
another dog that died within
three days. I’ve since heard
rumors that many of the dogs
from this shop die quickly. I
don’t want another dog, I want
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A new treat for Area III newcomers
my money back but the merchant
refuses. What can I Do?
Maj. Samuel Morris, Area III
Command Judge Advocate says that
this is a very common occurrence.
There’s no real legal recourse in a
situation like this other than pressuring
the business to do the right thing.
Individuals needing assistance with
problems such as these should contact
the legal office for assistance with re-
engaging the shop owner.
3. When will renovation of the
Community Activity Center’s pool be
completed? I am concerned that the
pool, an excellent source of PT during
the Korean winter, will be unavailable
for the foreseeable future.
Jim Howell, chief of the
community recreation division,
apologizes for the delay. Several
unforeseen problems have pushed
the reopening beyond December and
he is now hoping for a January
completion date.
4. Bus drivers leaving
Humphreys should collect tickets
before passengers get on the bus
instead of when they get off at
their final destination. It will
prevent people from sneaking on
trying to get a free ride.
The Bus Company management
is working to resolve this issue.

IG POSITIONS IN
AREAS II/III
The United States Forces Korea and
Eighth Army Inspector General’s
Office is looking for Officers and
NCOs who desire to become
Inspector Generals in Areas II and
III. You should be in the rank of Maj.
(Branch immaterial) and Sgt. 1st class
(MOS 42A/42L and 92Y) to serve as
Inspectors General.
There is also an opening for an
Inspector General position in the
rank of Capt. (Career Course
graduate and successful Company-
level command) at Camp Humphreys.
BOB MCELROY
For additional information Mr.Yi Seok, the grandson of Korea’s last emperor
contact Lt. Col. Eady at 725-6739.
gave a silky rendition of the Elvis Presley hit “Love
Members of the Gyeonggi Folk Group performed traditional Korean Dance. me tender.”
AAFES LOWERS
DECODER PRICE
By Bob McElroy buses for a brief ride to the Cheongdam “Love me tender.” In introducing
Effective Dec. 1The Satellite
Area III Public Affairs Culture Center in Anjung-ri for the the song Yi said it was emblematic
Decoder monthly rental price per
month will be reduced from $25 to CAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers show. and in honor of the strong
$13 . Although outright purchases and civilians who attended last They were joined by local high friendship Korea and America
of the AFN decoders is not possible Tuesday’s Area III newcomer’s school students and area residents. share.
in Korea….this is a significant drop briefing were the recipients of a treat First on the program was a group The finale of the show came
in price. that should soon become the norm: of drummers banging out a rhythmic when the B-Boys, a Korean break
an eclectic program of traditional beat as two other performers provided dancing troupe, took the stage by
HAES SEEKS Korean song and dance with a bit the accent by striking small gongs. storm, spinning, twirling, dancing
SUBSTITUTE of Elvis and hip-hop thrown in for The drummers were followed by and jumping to a hip-hop beat.
TEACHERS good measure. singers and dancers performing Toward the end of their
You must be a U.S. Citizen and In the past the newcomer ’s traditional Korean songs and dancers. performance the B-Boys invited
have a High School Education. briefing followed a format of The traditional gave way to the new some Soldiers to the stage to dance.
Please contact Renee Smith at 031- briefings in the morning from as a young woman dressing in a flowing Three Soldiers took the dare and
691-9527 for more information. Camp Humphreys agency white gown glided around the stage in acquitted themselves well.
representatives followed by a a display of modern dance. Given the positive reaction from
DRIVER’S walking tour of Anjung-ri, the local The show slipped easily into the the newcomer’s and their Korean
TESTING MOVED village adjacent to the post. modern yet kept a connection to hosts at the cultural center, plans
Drivers’ testing has moved to In the case of Dec. 12’s Korea’s past as Mr.Yi Seok, the are afoot to make the visit a regular
building 712. Hours of operation are newcomer’s briefing though, the grandson of Korea’s last emperor gave part of the twice-monthly
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 40 or so people attending boarded a silky rendition of the Elvis Presley hit newcomer’s briefings.
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501st Military Intelligence Brigade brings joy to
Shin-seng Children’s Home
By No, Hyon-chu
Area III Public Affairs Office
CAMP HUMPHREYS — The Soldiers of 501st
Military Intelligence Brigade held a Christmas Party
for Shin-seng Children’s Home on Dec. 13 at
Community Activity Center.
Shin-seng Children’s Home, located An-seong, takes
care of children who have a single parent with financial
difficulties or those without parents.
Chaplain (Capt.) Stanley V. Smith, 3rd Military
Intelligence Battalion, said the relationship between
501st Military Intelligence brigade and SCH stretches
back to 1980’s.
“This party is one of annual events for them,” Smith
noted. “Actually, each battalion’s volunteers visit them
once a month to take care of children.”
More than 70 children were invited to enjoy their
Christmas party with warm-hearted and welcoming
Soldiers.
Lt. Col. John McCarthy, 527th Military Intelligence
Battalion commander shared what the event means to
him and his unit.We’re happy that we can take the
time to give back to our Korean neighbors, McCarthy
Battalion launches
Operation Orphan Care
By Spc. Takia Mitchell
Area III
The Soldiers of 3 rd Battalion 2nd General Support
Aviation Battalion recently completed a major holiday
operation when they launched “Operation Orphan
Care” here.
“Operation Orphan Care” had a simple objective:
to give Soldiers the chance to do something special
for the orphans of the Sung Yuk Orphanage.
On Dec. 15, the battalion achieved its objective when
Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Wilson delivered 48 gift boxes
to the orphanage.
Operation Orphan Care began a couple of months
ago when Wilson was looking for something special
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said.
Volunteers and their families, including
their children from 3rd Military
Intelligence Battalion, 524th MI Battalion,
527th MI Battalion and 532nd MI
Battalion prepared games and dinner for
the children.
“Since early morning the children have
been floating all day. In holiday season
they have fewer chances in some aspects
so this party might bring special
memories for them,” said SCH’s
instructor Ms. Kim, ju-hui.
All children shouted for joy seeing
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Santa Claus’s appearance. Santa Claus, th
Pfc. David C. Woofter of HOC 527 Military Intelligence Battalion and his new
played by Sgt. 1st Class Marcus E. Lux,
friend four-year old Jung, ji-soo enjoyed the festivities at the annual Christmas
of 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion,
Party the 501st Military intelligence Brigade held for the children and staff of the
hugged each child and passed out
Shin-seng Children’s Home on Dec. 13 at Community Activity Center at Camp
Christmas gifts to each that were prepared
Humphreys.
by volunteers.
“I really worried that the children wouldn’t like my Military Intelligence Battalion.
presents. But seeing the kids smile tonight, I feel fulfilled For the Soldiers and family volunteers’ dedication
and happy with them,” said Sgt. Ochoa Alba, 532nd and donation from their hearts, SCH’s children would
to do for the orphans that 3-2 GSAB sponsors for the
holidays. He came up with the idea Operation Orphan
Care.
Wilson identified each orphan at Sung Yuk by age
and gender and decided that he would appeal to the
Soldiers for assistance. If Soldiers could fill a gift box
with toys and treats for the children they could help to
make the holidays better for the kids.
Wilson briefed his plan to the Nightmare Battalion
Soldiers and had them sign up to help. After signing
up, each Soldier received a box that he or she could
fill with toys for the children.
Operation Orphan Care was a huge success and no SPC. TAKIA MITCHELL
doubt there will be many smiling faces on Christmas “Santa” delivers a surprise and some holiday cheer to a
day when all the gifts will be opened. youngster at the Sung Yuk Orphanage Dec. 15.
Children’s choir raises
voices, spirits
Khaitlyn Reano, Alisha Zaruba, and Leslie Riddle are all
dressed up for the annual Holiday Concert at Humphreys
American Elementary School which took place before a
packed audience at the Community Activities Center
Monday evening.
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Area IV Kids exhibit their fine arts skills

By Cpl. Cha Hyun-joon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Holiday
decorations weren’t the only
ornamentation adorning the Evergreen
Community Club here last week as a
selection of artwork from the Daegu
Child and Youth Services Boys and Girls
Clubs of America National Fine Art
Exhibit and Contest were also on display
Dec. 11 – 16.
The highlight of the week was the
awards ceremony Dec. 12 at the ECC
featuring 159 works of art submitted in
a variety of categories by more than 100
artists age 4 – 18. Participants were
recognized with B&GCA certificates
while winners received AAFES gift
certificates and other prizes. In addition,
the program included a piano recital and
dance numbers featuring CYS members,
as well as a Korean folk dance by
professional performers.
Winning artwork will be forwarded
for further competition at the Asia
regional competition in Japan. Regional
winners advance to compete at the
national level.
“Children develop themselves
through art,” said event coordinator
Yong Dubois, Child and Youth Service
Middle School and Teen program
assistant. “The artworks are amazing.”
Others noted the skill-level displayed
by the young artists.
“I am proud of all our children who
Bryanna Spencer, 11, puts the finishing touch on her artwork by naming it prior to the Child and
Youth Services and Boys and Girls Clubs of America Annual Fine Arts Exhibit Dec. 12 at the
Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. More than 100 young artists participated.
did a great job on the artwork displayed
here,” said Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr.,
Area IV Support Activity commander,
who presented opening remarks for the
event. “Everyone should explore the
dreams they have when they are young.
Participating in such activities is very
important and it will make great
experiences.”
The judges were also impressed with
what they saw.
“I felt the artworks were not
monotonous and each work had its own
CPL. CHA HYUN-JOON
personality of the artist,” said judge Lee
Il-nam, a professional artist who
specializes in Western painting. “Since
the artworks are by children, I judged
mainly on one’s ingenuity and the witty
ideas and compositions used in the
artworks. There are a lot of outstanding
works among Korean students but in
expressing originality, American students
are much more superior.”
“The artworks are very impressive
in the fact that it is drawn by children,”
said judge Hong Young-joo, an artist of
oriental drawing. “They express
themselves very colorfully and very
creatively with unique ways of
drawing.”
The exhibition gave the artists an
opportunity to show and share their
skills. They were amazed after seeing
each others works on display.
“It is always exciting and an honor
to be able to participate in this exhibition,
submitting my artwork,” said Taegu
American School 8th grader Kimberly
Boettcher. “I am pleased with my
artwork and I hope people who enjoy it
also feel the same way I do.”
“Everyone did a great job.
Everything was very unique and
creative. One drawing I saw looked like
it came out of a magazine,” said TAS
7th grader Mariel Keene. “It would be
nice to win, but since there are so many
admirable drawings, I am not
concerned about it.”
“I think the exhibit is great for the
community because children get to
show their artwork and get recognized
for it,” said Jeannie Pai, Area IB Child
and Youth Services coordinator. “It is
good that the competition is divided by
age group and category so more
participants can be recognized.”
(Editor ’s Note: Kim Jin-yeong,
Area IV Support Activity Public
Affairs Office intern from Kyungpook
National University, contributed to
this story.)

Variety of activities, closures planned over holiday break

By Cpl. Cha Hyun-joon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – A lot will be going on over the
holidays and, conversely, many entities will be closed
or operating with reduced hours during the winter
break. Below is a listing of events, activities and
operating hours as reported to The Morning Calm
Weekly. Residents are encouraged to call in advance
to confirm operating hours.
Today: Customer Appreciation Night serving free
snacks, 6 – 7 p.m., Hideaway Club, Camp Carroll,
765-8574.
Saturday: Daegu City Tour, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Camp
Walker CAC, 764-4123; Woo-Bang Amusement Park
Tour, 9 a.m., Camp Carroll CAC, 765-7484; Jingle
Bell 5K Fun Run/Walk, registration starts at 9 a.m.
and the race at 10 a.m., Crown Jewel Fitness Center,
Camp Carroll, 765-8287; Holiday Racquetball
Tournament, 10 a.m., Crown Jewel Fitness Center,
765-8287; Photo with Santa, noon – 1 p.m., Main
Exchange on Camp Walker, 764-4638; Holiday Bowling
Special, $1.50 per game including shoes, 2 – 10 p.m.,
Camp Carroll Bowling Center (Dec. 23 – 25), 765-
8409; Paintball Championship, 2 p.m., Camp Carroll
CAC, 765-7484; King and Queen of the Hill Bowling
Tournament, $12, 4 p.m., Camp Carroll Bowling
Center, 765-8409; Better Opportunities for Single/
Unaccompanied Soldiers Program: Old School Bash,
8 p.m., Henry’s Place, Camp Henry, 768-7868.
Sunday: Children’s Christmas Party, 4 – 7 p.m.,
Soldier Memorial Chapel, Camp Walker, 764-5458;
Christmas Eve Bash, 6 p.m., Hideaway Club, 765-
8574; Christmas Candlelight Service, 6:30 p.m.,
Soldier Memorial Chapel, Camp Walker, 764-5458;
Midnight Mass, 8 p.m., Soldier Memorial Chapel,
Camp Walker, 764-5458.
Monday: Christmas Day Mass, 10 a.m., Soldier
Memorial Chapel, 764-5458; Camp Henry Dining
Facility hours are 8 – 9:30 a.m. (breakfast), 11 a.m. –
2 p.m. (lunch), and 4 – 5:30 p.m. (dinner) and the
days following will have holiday hours which are 9:30
a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (brunch) and 4 – 5:30 p.m. (dinner).
The dining facility hours for Camp Carroll on Monday
are 7:30 – 9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
(lunch), and 4 – 5:30 p.m. (dinner); Camp Walker’s
dining facility will be closed during the Christmas
holiday, while Camp Henry’s dining facility will be
closed during New Year’s. Holiday meals will be served
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Henry’s Grill Dining Facility on
Camp Henry, and 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the dining
facility on Camp Carroll. All personnel authorized
access to Area IV dining facilities, including
Department of Defense civilians, Korean employees
and retired military personnel, are allowed to bring
guests. The meal cost for them, officers and enlisted
Soldiers without meal cards, as well as their guests, is
$5.90. The discounted rate for spouses and family
members of enlisted personnel in the grades of E1 to
E4 is $5; Christmas Open House with table tennis,
pool, air hockey, foosball, dart tournaments and more,
1 – 6 p.m., Camp Walker CAC, 764-4123.
Tuesday: Free Water Aerobics Class, 8:30 – 9:30
a.m., Camp Walker Indoor Pool, 764-5217; 2006 Area
IV Invitational Christmas Basketball Classic, Camp
Walker Kelly Fitness Center (Dec. 26 – 29), games
start at 1 p.m., 764-4800.
Wednesday: Country & Western Night, 6 – 11
p.m., Hideaway Club, Camp Carroll, 765-8574.
Dec. 29: Sleigh-Riding (Daegu), 10 a.m., Camp
Walker School Age Services, 764-5298; Customer
Appreciation Night with free snacks, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.,
Hilltop Club, Camp Walker, 764-4985; Lock-in, 8 p.m.
– 7 a.m., in Bldg. 252 on Camp Walker, Camp Walker
CYS (Dec. 29 – 30), 764-5721.
Dec. 30: Hiking Trip to Mount Hwa-Wang, 8 a.m.
– 3 p.m., Camp Walker CAC, 764-4123; Holiday Mixed
Double Scotch Bowling, 1 p.m., Camp Walker Bowling
Center, 764-4334; Recreational 8-ball Tournament, 2
p.m., Camp Carroll CAC, 765-7484.
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration, 7 p.m. –
3 a.m., Hideaway Club, Camp Carroll, 765-8574;
New Year’s Eve Celebration, 8 p.m., Hilltop Club,
Camp Walker, 764-4985; Gospel Worship Service,
9 p.m., Soldier Memorial Chapel, Camp Walker,
764-5458.
See Schedule on Page 28
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DES Relocation
Directorate of Emergency Services
Ration Control, Pass and ID, and
Vehicle Registration Sections have
consolidated at the Old Camp Henry
Lodge, Bldg. #712. The move was
scheduled to be concluded today. For
information, call Wayne Haymes,
Area IV access control chief, at 768-
7387, or, Robert Nelson, DES
operations officer at 768-6882.
CYS Lock-In
All members of Child and Youth
Services are invited to participate in
an overnight Sponsorship Club Lock-
In 8 p.m. – 7 a.m. Dec. 29 – 30 in Bldg.
252 on Camp Walker. Activities, games,
prizes and food will be available. Cost
is $10. Sign-up deadline is Wednesday.
For more information, call Mark Burton
at 764-5721/5722.
New Year’s Run/Walk
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10033
and the Camp Walker Sports Office
will host a New Year’s 5-Kilometer Fun
Run/2-Mile Walk 9 a.m. Jan. 1 at the
Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker.
Registration is 8 – 8:45 a.m. Awards
will be presented for first and second
place in each category. Categories will
include men’s and women’s divisions
by age. Special awards will be given
to the youngest and oldest finishers.
For information, call Patrick Noble at
768-8238.
Volunteer Tutors
Taegu American School is in need of
volunteers who can tutor math 8 – 9:30
a.m. and math and science 2:30 – 4
p.m. daily. Volunteers will be involved
with the Advancement Via Individual
Determination, or AVID, program. For
more information, contact D.H. Kelley,
Child and Youth Services school
liaison officer, at 764-5720.
RSO Visits
Starting Jan. 16, Jack Terwiel,
Installation Management Command-
Korea retirement services officer, will
begin making monthly visits to Camp
Henry to assist Area IV retirees and
widows/widowers with retirement
related issues on the third Tuesday
of each month. He will be at the Camp
Henry Education Center, Bldg. 1840,
Room 106, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. To
make an appointment in advance,
contact him at 017-477-1441 or
rso@korea.army.mil. Although it is
preferred for personnel to make
appointments, walk-ins will be
accepted on a space available basis.
Training Offered
The Civilian Personnel Advisory
Center is offering to assist
commanders and directors with their
training needs. The training areas
include: leadership, communication,
motivation, counseling skills, conflict
management, group development,
new employee benefits, entitlements,
problem solving and decision making,
and more. For information, call
Audwin Lindsay at 768-6639/6629.
Area IV
More than 1,200 people attended the Camp Carroll Children’s Christmas Party, featuring food, entertainment and assorted children’s activities.
Carroll Christmas lures crush of kids
By Pvt. Suk Kyung-chul
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – It was party
time as an estimated 1,200 revelers,
including about 750 kids, crammed
into Camp Carroll’s Crown Jewel
Fitness Center for the Installation’s
annual Christmas Party for Children
Dec. 16.
A wide variety of activities and
diversions were on hand including
face-painting, clowns, costumed
characters, arts and crafts, and
games.
On a stage located at the front of
the gym, Santa Claus greeted children
who lined up in long queues to meet
him. After everyone had the
opportunity to meet Santa, a magician
entertained the crowd.
The entertainment also featured
students from Lee Mi Sun Dance
School who performed for the
captivated audience.
“I decided to volunteer because I
thought it’s better than sitting around
doing nothing,” said Pfc. Neal Wiser,
Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air
19th ESC spends time with underprivileged kids
By Sgt. 1st Class Pam Voss
19th ESC Public Affairs
DAEGU – Excitement energized the
cafeteria at Medi Park Hospital Dec. 7
as more than 20 Soldiers and family
members from the 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) joined 35
children from the Daegu area for a
Korean American Partnership
Association event.
The event included dinner at the
hospital and then entertainment at the
Daegu Opera House – a performance
of “Jump,” a high-energy, comedic
martial arts and theatrical act.
“This is a pilot-opportunity for
underprivileged children in the Daegu
area to meet and interact with us,” said
Col. William Rigby, 19th ESC chief of
The Morning Calm Weekly
Kwangde the masked clown creates balloon
animals and other objects for attendees at the
Camp Carroll Children’s Christmas Party,
Saturday at the Crown Jewel Fitness Center.
Defense Artillery, as he served hot
dogs to the crowd. “I wanted to help
people out, so I thought this would be
a good way to do it.”
“This event is usually organized by
Materiel Support Center – Korea, but
we had a lot of units all over Area IV
involved this time,” said Col. Campbell
D. Allison, MSC-K commander. “We
staff. “Most of the children live with their
grandparents and usually aren’t afforded
the opportunity to participate in such
events.”
“It was interesting and refreshing
being with the kids because they were
so grateful and you could see that,” said
Pfc. Ebony McCall, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 19th ESC.
19th ESC and KAPA are working
together to build an ongoing exchange
program in which Soldiers and children
can both benefit.
“Anytime you participate in
community service it is awesome, but
when you see these kids just shine from
the experience it becomes something
more,” said Spc. Keith Walton, 169th
Signal Company.
PHOTOS BY PVT. SUK KYUNG-CHUL
had Soldiers from the 501st
Sustainment Brigade, 6th Ordinance
Battalion and 16th Medical Logistics
Battalion helping out, so it was really a
combined effort.”
“Last year, we had around 1,700
people at the party. This year we
have about 750 children and 500
adults,” said Glenn Groome, Camp
Carroll Community Activity Center
manager. “With so many people
participating, this is really a great
way to say thanks to all our
employees. It is also great for some
of the younger Soldiers here because
they can meet local children and keep
them company.”
All the kids who attended the event
received a special goodie bag,
containing sweets, toys and school
supplies.
“This is my first time on an army
base, and it’s really fun here. I want to
tell my friends all about it” said Kim
Soo-jin, 12, about the party.
“It’s loud, but I felt great.” shouted
Kim Dong-min, 11. “I will definitely
come back for more next time.”
Although the children outnumbered
the Soldiers and their family members,
there was still plenty of one-on-one
interaction.
“It was wonderful and the first time
I got to speak to Americans,” Kang Su-
jin, 14.
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Williams,
American Forces Network – Daegu
Detachment, sat next to Kang and said
she thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
“She spoke English very well. I could
tell she was excited, because she
couldn’t stop smiling. Then it made me
smile and I couldn’t stop either.”
Editor’s note: For more information
on this program and future
opportunities please contact No Won-
hyon at 768-7477.
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Special meal brightens holidays at St. Bundo House
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
WAEGWAN – In what has now
become tradition –having done it for at
least the tenth time in recent memory –
Soldiers, civilians and family members of
U.S. Army Material Support Center-Korea
provided a Western-style meal to the
elderly residents of St. Bundo House,
Tuesday, here.
MSC-K employees prepare and serve
the meal at St. Benedict’s Village, which
Americans refer to as the St. Bundo
House, several times a year. In the past
they have served traditional Thanksgiving
dinner and typical American foods such
as meatloaf. Last year they served
enchiladas and Spanish rice.
On the menu this year was a traditional
British dish, shepherd’s pie. The dish
consists of mashed potatoes, vegetables
and minced ground beef all cooked
together. It’s a favorite dish of cooks who
are planning to feed large groups of people.
“(When we visit) we want to serve
them Western-style food rather than
something that they eat every day,” said
Kim Brown, the MSC-K Command Group
support services specialist and Good
Neighbor Program coordinator.
“Shepherd’s pie has everything and it’s
simple to serve all the good nutrition at
one time. It is also easy for the residents
to chew and digest.”
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I can feel their compassion and effort to
help us. I want to say thank you to them
again and again to show our gratitude for
their sincere help.”
According to Col. Campbell D. Allison,
MSC-K commander, it is his folks who
get the most out of the relationship.
“MSC-K employees, both local
national and civilian, and Soldiers continue
to ensure that we are good neighbors to
our friends in the Waegwan community,”
he said. “We have a special place in our
hearts for the Bundo Nursing Home and
its residents and we are the ones who are
honored to share a meal with them during
this festive time of the year.”
STEVEN HOOVER
MSC-K’s primary missions include
Una McClenning, an information technology specialist with the Area IV Information providing direct support and general
Technology Support Center at Camp Walker and originally from Waegwan, pours drinks support maintenance and supply support
for the residents of St. Benedict’s Village Tuesday during U.S. Army Material Support to the 8th United States Army and other
Center-Korea’s visit. McClenning’s husband, Brian, is the MSC-K deputy commander. services, as well as maintenance and
For desert, tangerines, Korean rice cake from what they normally eat,” he said. supply support on select Army Pre-
and cookies were provided. “These people were young adults during positioned Stocks - 4 stocks, from the
The meals are coordinated with Father the Korean War, and they truly appreciate Busan Storage Facility in the south to the
Aloisius Seuferling, a Catholic priest of what Americans have done for their Forward Area Support Team at Camp
the Benedictine Abbey of Waegwan, who freedom. They remember.” Casey in the north. Other noteworthy
has been with St. Bundo House since 1992. Choi Myeong-hwa, an 87-year-old missions are the theater’s single Army Oil
He is also the U.S. Army contract Catholic resident of St. Bundo House, said, “We Analysis Lab and Theater Forward
priest and a spiritual leader for Camps deeply appreciate their visit to us today Logistics Division located at Camp
Walker and Carroll who is going on 28 and I really enjoyed the food that they Humphreys.
years of service in the Republic of Korea. brought. All Americans who come here (Editor’s Note: Kim Jin-yeong, Area
“The residents really appreciate the fact are so kind and warm-hearted that we all IV Support Activity Public Affairs Office
that these folks take the time to come here feel happy whenever we meet them. Even intern from Kyungpook National
and provide a meal that is very different if I can’t understand what they are saying, University, contributed to this story.)
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Schedule
Jan. 1: New Years 5K Fun Run/2-Mile Walk,
registration is 8:15 – 8:45 a.m., run begins 9
a.m., Kelly Fitness Center, Camp Walker, 768-
8238; New Year’s Day Mass, 10 a.m., Soldier
Memorial Chapel, Camp Walker, 764-5458.
Jan. 3: Open Night Talent Show, 7 p.m.,
Hideaway Club, Camp Carroll, 765-8574
Jan. 5: Busan Aquarium Trip, 8 a.m., Camp
Walker SAS, 764-5298.
Jan. 6: Osan Shopping Trip, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
Camp Carroll CAC, 765-7484; Nine Pin Nine
Ga me Bowling To u r n amen t, 1 p . m. , C am p
Walker Bowling Center, 764-4334.
Jan. 11: Bowling League Meeting and Kick-
Off, 6 p.m., Camp Walker Bowling Center, 764-
4334.
Jan. 13: BOSS Overnight Ski Trip to Muju
Ski Resort (Jan. 13 – 15), departing at 7 a.m.,
764-4426; Be-sul Mountain Tour, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
Camp Carroll CAC, 765-7484.
Jan. 15: BOSS Martin Luther King holiday one-
day Ski Trip to Muju Ski Resort, departing at 7
a.m., 764-4426; Two-for-One Steak Night, 5:30
– 8:30 p.m., Henry’s Place, 768-7868.
The Camp Henry and Camp Carroll
Consolidated Mail Rooms will be open noon – 5
p.m. Saturday and 5 – 10 p.m. Sunday for
“Operation Santa Claus.”
The Camp Walker Post Office will be open 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday and will be closed Sunday.
The mailroom will be on regular operating hours
all other days.
For information regarding the Camp Henry Mail
Room, call Kevin Jones at 768-7453 or Staff Sgt.
Fikisha Maree at 768-8931; Camp Carroll Mail
Room, Sgt. Mickey Irby at 765-7187; Camp Walker
Area IV
from Page 25 Post Office, 2nd Lt. Jay M. Chung, 764-4162.
The Post Exchange will have a Special Coupon
Day today and an Early Bird Sale Saturday from
7 a.m. – 8 p.m. On Sunday operating hours are
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The PX will be closed Monday.
There will be a Stock-Up Sale Tuesday and Toy
Specials on Thursday. On New Year ’s Day
operating hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regular
hours, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., commence Jan. 2. For
information, call the PX at 764-4638.
The Commissary on Camp Walker will be
closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The Evergreen Club will be closed on New
Year’s Day.
The Four Seasons Store on Camp Walker will
be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday and will be
closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The Class Six/Shopette on Camp Walker will
be open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 31, and 9 a.m. –
7 p.m. New Year’s Day.
The Burger King on Camp Walker will be open
6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sunday and Dec. 31, 11
a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, and closed on New Year’s
Day.
Taco Bell, Anthony’s Pizza, and Subway on
Camp Walker will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on
Sunday and Dec. 31, but will be closed on
Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The Auto Garage, Filling Station and the Barber
S h o p o n C a m p Wa l k e r w i l l b e c l o s e d o n
Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The Shoppette, the American Eatery, Robin Hood
and Anthony’s Pizza on Camp Henry will be closed
Sunday, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Henry’s Place will be closed Christmas.
The Shoppette on Camp George will be open
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday and Dec. 31, and
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will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The Post Exchange on Camp Carroll will be
open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 31, and
will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The Shoppette on Camp Carroll will be open
7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday,
7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 31, and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Jan. 1.
The American Eatery on Camp Carroll will be
closed on New Year’s Day.
Popeye’s Chicken on Camp Carroll will be
open 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 31,
and closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Subway on Camp Carroll will be open 10:30
a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday and 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Dec. 31 and
will be closed New Year’s Day.
Burger King on Camp Carroll will be open 6:30
a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, but
will be closed Christmas.
Pizza Hut and Baskin Robbins on Camp Carroll
will be open 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday,
Monday, and Dec. 31, but closed on New Year’s
Day.
The Barber Shop on Camp Carroll will be open
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 31, but will be
closed Christmas and New Years Day.
The Base Exchange, Food Court and Barber
Shop at K-2 Air Base will be closed Christmas
and New Year’s Day.
The Pusan Storage Facility and Pier 8 Snack
Bars will be closed Sunday – Monday and Dec.
31 – Jan. 1.
The Field PX and Barber Shop in Pohang will
be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The Base Exchange and Barber Shop at Chinhae
Naval Station will be closed Christmas and New
Year’s Day.
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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week

“Where is the closest beach?”

Gajang gakkaun haebyoni Odimnikka?

the closest beach is
Vocabulary

beach ‘haebyun’

hotel ‘hotel’

train ‘geecha’

Situation of the Week : Traveling

Week

How can I get there?

Gogie ottoke kanungae jossumnikka?

Is there a train that goes

Gogie kanun gichaga issumnikka? there?

How long does it take to get

Kogikkaji olmana kollimnikka? there?

How much is the charge?

Yogumun olmamnikka?

: Is there a hotel nearby?

Guenchoe hotelee issumnikka?

Camp Coiner Should I make a reservation

Yeyakheya hamnikka? for a hotel?
Gate 20 Visitor
Center to close Korean Expression of the W eek
Week

Jan. 2-Feb. 16 As though cutting

Dubu jjareudeutyi
bean cake
(see Page 3 for the
English version) It’s a piece of cake.
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