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Servicemembers Springtime in Korea

to receive special
‘Six Star Salute’
U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Eighty
junior enlisted personnel from the United
Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea
and the Republic of Korea military
services will be honored during a “Six
Star Salute” banquet.
The USO-sponsored event marks the
35th year Korea-based servicemembers
have been honored in a grand fashion.
The event will be held 6 p.m. Thursday
at the Seoul Hyatt Hotel Grand Ballroom.
Embassy, community and military
leaders will join the USO in a gala tribute
to the honorees.
The guest speaker will be Korean
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Ban Ki-moon.
The Six Star Salute began in 1970,
when a group of Korean civic leaders
chose to express their country’s
gratitude by bestowing the honorary
PFC. LEE YANG-WON
rank of “Six Star” to exemplary enlisted Cherry blossoms bloom at Yongsan Garrison and across Korea; however, they fall quickly. Procrastinating photographers will be disappointed.
servicemembers stationed in Korea.
This year the USO will honor a
diverse group of servicemembers:
!46 Americans
!32 Korean
Exercise to sharpen USFK evacuation skills
‘Courageous Channel 2006-1’ will test in this upcoming exercise.
!1 Filipino
“With each iteration of this exercise, we try to do things a
!1 Thai noncombatant evacuation operations little better than last time,” he said.
The honorees were selected by their
commanders for outstanding per- U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs The exercise will include more and newer technology and
continuous hours of operation, officials said.
formance, accomplishments and
YONGSAN GARRISON — United States Forces Korea “This exercise will prove more realistic, I think,” said
contributions.
will conduct a semiannual noncombatant evacuation Master Sgt. Jim Hardin, Area II NEO noncommissioned officer
For two days the honorees will be
operations exercise May 18-21. “Courageous Channel” is a in charge. “I’m encouraged by the changes. It’s important
regarded as “VIPs” in Seoul.
regularly scheduled exercise and is unrelated to any current that everyone makes the commitment to participate and see
They will receive a USO Six Star
or specific events. the changes firsthand.”
Medal at the banquet, and participate in
The exercise will test the command's NEO plans and Hardin said one of the keys to maximum participation is to
various activities, to include a special
procedures for a short-notice evacuation make sure the word gets out.
tour of the Korean Presidential Palace
from the Republic of Korea. The joint “With each iteration of this “Particularly because personnel
and a luncheon hosted by the Mayor of
training exercise will involve Army, Air exercise, we try to do things a turnover means new family members
Seoul April 28.
Force, Navy and Marine Corps and other noncombatants eligible for
The Annual Dr. Horace G. Underwood little better than last time.”
personnel. evacuation arrive regularly,” he said.
Scholarship Award will also be
presented at this year’s Six Star Salute “The goal of this Courageous Channel —Lt. Col. Titus Brown Specially designated NEO
remains to process 100 percent of our wardens are trained by units to
banquet.
Four honorees will each receive a Department of Defense affiliated noncombatant community,” inform and assist the noncombatants during the evacuation
$2,500 educational grant. said USFK NEO Chief Lt. Col. Titus Brown. “The key to process.
realizing that goal remains ensuring people know about it and Before the exercise, NEO wardens contact all families
The award is a tribute to the late Dr.
Underwood, a renowned educator, commanders at all levels emphasize taking time to process to complete a 100 percent inspection of NEO kits.
through one of our evacuation control centers.” The kits include all necessary documentation for
Korean War veteran, and founding
member of the USO Korea Council. Brown said noncombatants will likely notice some changes See Evacuation, Page 4
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MP Blotter
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.
! Underage Drinking, Failure to
Obey Order or Regulation: Subjects
#1 and #2 were observed by an MP in
Sky Club consuming an alcoholic
beverage. A check of Subject’s #1 and
#2’s identification disclosed they were
under the legal age to consume
alcoholic beverages. They were
transported to the Camp Stanley
Provost Marshal Office, where they
were administered a series of field
sobriety tests. Later, they were
released to their unit.
!Shoplifting: Subject #1 removed a
pair of sunglasses from the display
case, concealed them on his person,
and attempted to leave the Yongsan
Main Exchange without rendering
proper payment. Subject #1 was
detained and escorted to the Army and
Air Forces Exchange Service Loss
Prevention Office, where he
surrendered the sunglasses. He was
transported to the PMO, advised of his
rights, which he waived, and rendered
a written sworn statement admitting
to the above offense. He was further
processed and released to his unit. The
sunglasses and security video were
collected as evidence.
!Larceny of Government Property,
Fraud Involving Quarters,
Subsistence and Cost of Living
Allowance: Subject #1 was receiving
BAH entitlements for San Francisco
Calif., while his wife was present with
him in Korea. He was advised of his
legal rights, which he waived, and
provided a sworn statement. He stated
his wife was living with him in Korea;
however, she also maintains a San
Francisco residence that she returns
to approximately every 90 days as
required, and denied committing BAH
fraud. An investigation continues.
! Assault Consummated by
Battery: Subjects #1, #2, #3 assaulted
Victim #1 at Kunsan City’s A-Club.
When a verbal altercation turned to
physical, Victim #1 was struck about
the head and shoulder area. Three
subjects departed the scene. Victim #1
reported the incident. Victim #1
declined military medical assistance and
stated he would seek civilian medical
treatment at a later date. An
investigation continues by Police
Services.
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Minuteman Marches Civilian
company offers
apology in
traffic incident
Pyeongtaek accident
claims life of Korean
citizen
DynaCorp International
IRVING, TEXAS — On behalf
of James Rice and his family,
DynCorp International extends its
most sincere apologies to the family
and friends of Shin Dong-oh.
Shin, a Korean citizen, was killed
April 14 in Pyeongtaek in a traffic
accident in which Rice was involved.
As Rice’s employer, DynCorp
International shares his grief and deep
sense of regret, and also extends its
heartfelt condolences to the family
and friends who have suffered the
loss of a loved one.
Korean National Police and
Republic of Korea authorities have
jurisdiction in this tragic matter.
Rice is a U.S. civilian aviation
mechanic employed by DynCorp
International under contract to the
United States military.
DAVID MCNALLY
Rice has lived and worked in Korea
Pvt. Nicholas Dickinson plays a minuteman April 14 during an 8th U.S. Army ceremony. For the for eight years and is cooperating
complete story, visit the Area II Web site at http://area2.korea.army.mil. Click on “Audie Murphy.” fully with the KNP investigation.
Thrift Savings Plan offers tax benefits, matching funds for critical jobs
Army News Service increase enrollment in the TSP program, Army officials
WASHINGTON — The Army’s Thrift Savings Plan is stress. The TSP is a government-sponsored savings and
now offering matching funds to new recruits willing to fill investment program that offers tax-deferred opportunities
critical job specialties within the Army as part of a pilot similar to the civilian sector’s 401 (k) plan. All Soldiers have
program that runs to Sept. 30. the opportunity to participate in TSP at any time.
All non-prior service enlistees who elect to serve five or Following this pilot test, using matching-funds incentives
more years on active duty in a critical specialty designated for recruitment will be studied with the possibility of making
by the Secretary of the Army will receive matching funds it a more permanent part of the Army’s recruitment policies.
on the first five percent of pay contributed from each pay Currently, a Soldier can elect to contribute any percentage
period during their initial enlistment term. The first three from their basic pay, incentive, special or bonus pay up to
percent of pay that is contributed will be matched dollar for the IRS annual tax-deferred limit of $15,000. A Soldier pays
dollar, and the remaining two percent will be matched at 50 no taxes on this money until it is withdrawn. A special feature
cents on the dollar. Only those who sign up during the of TSP is that money contributed while in a combat zone
recruitment process and make regular contributions into will never be taxed, even if it is withdrawn early out of the
their TSP account will receive the matching funds. account. The only taxes paid on combat-zone contributions
This incentive is only one part of a new campaign to are on the earnings, rather than the balance.
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Army Ball Registration
The 2006 Army Birthday Ball will
celebrate the Army's 231st Birthday
June 10 at the Hilton Washington Hotel,
Washington D.C. All Soldiers, family,
Army civilians, retirees, and veterans
are welcome or an elegant evening of
dining, dancing, and entertainment.
Formal attire is required. Visit Army
Knowledge Online for information and
registration. Tickets are limited.
Scholarship Offered
The Signal Corps Regimental
Association is offering scholarships to
eligible DoD high school seniors on the
peninsula who plan to further their
education in information technology.
Applications must be submitted no later
than May 1. For information, contact
Lt. Col. Goldberg at 736-6030 and Rick
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Army to celebrate 2006 Earth Day
Korea Region Public Affairs United States and other countries to students to various environmental
environmental security. places such as the Camp Henry water
WASHINGTON — Earth Day is an The Army is proud to join with the plant, Camp Carroll land farm,
international event demonstrating nation in celebrating the 36th wastewater treatment plant, and the
concern and mobilizing support for the anniversary of Earth Day on 22 April HAZMART place and a display
environment. 2006. focusing on water conservation set up
Earth Day was first celebrated on Army Earth Day --- Sustaining the at the Camp Walker Post Exchange.
April 22, 1970, and rallied more than Environment for a Secure Future Although Earth Day is Saturday, and
20 million Americans to become The Installation Management many celebrations are scheduled on or
involved in environmental activities. Agency, Korea Region Office and all near that date, officials said it is
This event was the largest Area Support Activities have established important to remember environmental
grassroots movement in U. S. history 2006 Earth Day Activity plans to be responsibility is more than a one-day
and created what has become the conducted the Earth Day week — event.
environmental movement. locating Earth Day posters at key Army Earth Day exemplifies a daily
The event also sparked the first locations in Area I and II installations, commitment to the stewardship of the
major pieces of environmental an Earth Day run at Yongsan Garrison public resources entrusted to military
legislation: the Clean Air Act and Clean Saturday, a special class with care.
Water Act. Department of Defense Dependant Earth Day is the annual call for
As a worldwide event, Earth Day School teachers called Project Wild, public attention toward environmental
represents the commitment of the tours for the Daegu American School issues. There is only one planet Earth.
Navy recognizes sailors of the year
By Petty Officer 1st Class David McKee Korean culture through tours and other sponsored excursions.
U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs “Much of what these Sailors do, and how they do it, would
YONGSAN GARRISON — The U.S. Naval Forces Korea not be known if the U.S. Navy League did not do such a
Commander celebrated tradition April 14 by recognizing the great job in promoting and recognizing our Sailors and
best Sailors on the Korean peninsula at the 2005 Sailor of the Marines,” Wisecup said.
Year Banquet . The Mezzanine Ballroom banquet at the Dragon Wisecup went on to say the Sailors honored at the banquet
Hill Lodge featured CNFK Sailor of the Year Navy Petty are “the best of the best” for their service to their country
Officer 1st Class Keith Anderson and the Junior Sailor of the and the Republic of Korea.
Year Petty Officer 3rd Class Angela Lave as well as other “They have distinguished themselves at each and every
Sailors of the Quarter during the past year. level of the chain of command and considering the level of
Anderson is a Gunners’ Mate at CNFK headquarters and competition at this year’s board that was not an easy task,”
Lave is a Yeoman at United States Forces Korea on the J2 Wisecup said.
staff. They are the greatest weapon the U.S. Navy has in defense
During opening remarks, CNFK Rear Adm. James P. of U.S. interests abroad.
Wisecup thanked retired Sgt. Maj. Steve Davis and the “The greatest advantage in our military strength is not
president of the Navy League's Korea Council, Dr. Paul T. technology and weaponry; it is the people who serve in our
Chung for their contributions. United States Armed Forces,” Wisecup said. “Sailors like those
The Yongsan Sergeants Major Association donated a set sitting right here today, those who selflessly volunteered to
of dress uniforms to the Sailor of the Year and the Junior defend freedom and democracy are what makes our Navy
Sailor of the Year. The Navy League sponsored the banquet and nation so strong.”
and has been a strong supporter of the Sea Services. Officials selected Anderson and Lave from more than 350
In addition to the banquet, they also host annual Navy Sailors throughout the peninsula serving at naval and joint
League Christmas Ball, donate to the Navy and Marine Corps commands like U.S. Forces Korea and the United Nations
Birthday balls and routinely welcome servicemembers to see See Sailors
Sailors, Page 4

Kunsan AB medics capture excellent rating

Chmura at 723-4943.

Adjutant General's Ball

To celebrate the past, present and future
of our Corps, all Adjutant General's
Corps/Human Resource Soldiers and
Civilians, plus family and friends are
invited to the Adjutant General's Corps
Ball. The event will be held 5 p.m.-
midnight May 13 at the Grand Ballroom,
Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. The RSVP suspense
is May 1; after the suspense, ticket
prices will increase by $5 for each grade
category. For information, call Capt.
Sheila Wilson at 724-8568 or e-mail
sheila.wilson@korea.army.mil.
USO Information
!Sign up for the Seoul USO Cross-
Cultural School. The class is open to
foreign-national spouses of active U.S.
military servicemembers. The school
teaches how to deal with military and
American life.
!Listen to Eagle FM for USO concert
ticket giveaways like Branford Marsalis,
Korn, Chris Botti, Steven Curtis
Chapman and more.
By Staff Sgt. Erien Clark-Chasse
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE — An
independent assessment of the care
provided at the Kunsan Medical Group
resulted in an excellent rating.
A week-long Health Services
Inspection of the 8th Medical Group
week ended April 7.
A Health Services Inspection
measures the group’s level of mission
readiness.
The biannual inspection is run by
members of the Air Force Inspection
Agency of the inspector general’s office.
“Every ‘Med Dawg’ can draw a
straight line connecting his or her job to
the Wing’s mission,” said Col. Lawra
“Hawk” Lee, 8th Medical Group
commander. “We want the 8th Fighter
Wing to have peace of mind knowing
that its medical group is ready to go,
whenever called upon.”
During the last inspection in 2004 the
“Med Dawgs” also received an excellent,
but for the group to get this rating it
takes the whole team.
“Teamwork contributed to our
successes big time. From airman to
colonel, everyone contributed to not
only ‘their programs’ but others that
needed help,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher
Dwyer, 8th Medical Operations
Squadron and one of the outstanding
performers from the inspection.
Lee echoed this sentiment and pushed
it one step more.
“I want to emphasize that we did
very well because we work together as
a team,” Lee said. “Every section made
crucial contributions to our success
with three sections earning phenomenal
‘outstanding’ scores: epidemiology and
public health surveillance; worker
protection; and dentistry.”
“The standards used require an
evaluation of status dating back to the
last inspection, which in our case was
2004,” he said.
Lee explained that most of them have
been stationed in Korea nine months or
less.
“One of the biggest challenges was
to try to reconstruct some of the
programs for which some
documentation could not be found,” he
said. “Not only were we able to
accomplish this, but I believe we’ve built
the foundation for future classes to only
improve on what exists today.”
Inspection Team Chief Col. Barry
Simon agreed.
“We took 4,000 data points and
derived this conclusion: the 8th Medical
Group exceeds the high standards of
medical care you demand and is ready
to keep you in the fight when called,”
he said. “I would be absolutely elated to
be part of such excellence.”
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8th U.S. Army Commander expresses condolence
Eighth U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Commanding General, 8th U.S. Army,
Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt, expressed
his deep personal apologies to the
Korean community for a traffic accident
that caused the death of a Republic of
Korea man who was struck and killed
by a U.S. Army Captain as he drove his
personal vehicle to work here at
approximately 5:00 a.m Wednesday.
“On behalf of the men and women
of the 8th U.S. Army, I offer our sincere
apology and extend our deepest
sympathy to the family and friends who
have been touched by this unfortunate
accident.” Valcourt said.
Evacuation
exercise participation.
Officials said leaders are charged with
monitoring the status of noncombatants
within their organizations throughout the
exercise to ensure maximum
accountability and participation.
During the exercise, about 50 volunteer
noncombatants from several USFK
communities will participate in a limited,
government-funded relocation to a safe
haven.
This part of the exercise will allow
the command to perform a full range of
tasks it would execute during an actual
short-notice evacuation.
Noncombatants who are interested
in participating in the trip should contact
their NEO wardens, or Area NEO
representatives as soon as possible, but
no later than Wednesday.
Courageous Channel will also exercise
the latest generation NEO Tracking
System. Officials hope to use NTS to
improve operator proficiency and
demonstrate performance improvements
in the system’s ability to track
noncombatants as they move through
the evacuation process from Korea to
the repatriation sites in the continental
United States.
Sailors
Command Armistice Commission.
Anderson will also go on to represent
CNFK for the Commander, Naval
Installations Sailor of the Year
competition in May.
Although recognized for his hard
work and dedication, Anderson believes
an award like Sailor of the Year illustrates
his relationship with his chain of
command and fellow Sailors.
“Recognition like this really does come
from a team effort. There are few truly
individual accomplishments in the military
and I feel that receiving this title is really
recognition for our organization in its
entirety because I could not have been
successful without the efforts of my chain
of command and my peers,” said
Anderson. “My family has always been
supportive and understanding, even
when work gets in the way of our
personal lives.”
Anderson added that personal
performance is a primary criteria and a
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The man was transported to Joong Ang
University Hospital, and pronounced dead
on arrival by the Korean medical
authorities. The officer was driving to the
post from the Wonhyo-ro area, when
the accident occurred.
Initial reports indicate the individual,
who has not been identified, was sitting
in the street when he was struck by the
Captain's personal vehicle.
The officer immediately called 119 and
attempted to render assistance. An
ambulance was summoned by Korean
AD
National Police, but all attempts to save
the man proved unsuccessful as he died
of his injuries while enroute to the hospital.
Army officials are cooperating fully
with the investigation.
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“Just like with any other mission here
in Korea, preparation is key,” Hardin said.
“It’s extremely important for sponsors,
NEO wardens and noncombatants to
work together, taking advantage of this
training opportunity to get their NEO
packets and bags updated and ready for
any contingency.”
Participants will process through the
Evacuation Control Centers to verify the
completeness and accuracy of NEO
packets, and to become familiar with
processing procedures.
Brown said noncombatant
participation is the most important
aspect of any NEO training.
“Although we experienced great
success this past fall, our goal remains
100 percent participation during our
Courageous Channel exercises,” he said.
“This will help in providing realistic training
for both our military personnel who
execute the mission and noncombatant
personnel who must know what to do in
an actual crisis situation.”
Participation in Courageous ChanneI
is mandatory for all Defense
Department-affiliated noncombatants,
to include nonemergency essential U.S.
Government employees.
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habit that all Sailors must cultivate.
“Excellence is a way of life, not a nine-
to-five state of mind,” said Anderson.
“When you strive to do each thing right,
the first time, every time; doing the right
thing becomes second nature. Whenever
you are in doubt, use your personal
heroes for inspiration. What decision
would he or she make in your situation?”
The afternoon was a celebration for
the accomplishments for two of the
Navy’s finest and it was a chance for
several organizations to thank the
Navy’s future inspirations for their
service and to show their support.
In his speech, Chung who frequently
reminds members of the sea services
stationed in the Republic of Korea “who
are far from home and contribute so
much to the security of our country,”
that the Navy League will always be
here for them.
“Wherever the Navy goes, the Navy
League goes, too,” Chung said.
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Casey troops get greased, entertained
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY — The touring cast
of “Grease” came to entertain the troops
at Camp Casey and received as much
entertainment as they gave. Outside of
small inconveniences, the trip became
a joyous one, especially when they
visited the “petting zoo” of mechanized
armor at Camp Casey.
The following performance for
Companies A, B, and C gave the troops
a welcomed respite from their normal
duties of maintenance that is scheduled
for Mondays. The group of singers and
actors gave a performance of five
scenes from the famed Broadway
musical that lasted for about half an
hour. While signing autographs, they
witnessed the pie-making fun that
Soldiers do to raise money for their
favorite charities.
“This touring cast of ‘Grease’ was
auditioned in New York,” said Bruce
Perry, company manager for the troupe.
“We toured the states twice, and then
we came to Asia for two more tours
before going back.”
“The most satisfying thing for the
members of the cast is impromptu
performances for the troops then
signing autographs,” Perry said.
Chicago Mob takes care
of business at Mitchell’s
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD — Doug
Allen and the Chicago Mob rolled
into Mitchell’s Club at Camp Red
Cloud April 13 with “Mustang
Sally,” and a whole lot of tunes
from Pink Floyd to the great old
Chicago blues in their pockets.
They entertained in three sets from
7 to 10 p.m.
“We play some classic rock ‘n’
roll, blues and country,” said Doug
Allen, leader of the Doug Allen and
the Chicago Mob Band. “It depends.
I look at the crowd, and if I see
someone from Texas out there or
people from Chicago, then that
d e t e r m i n e s t h e t u n e s w e p l a y.
Basically we cover everything from
St e v i e R a y Va u g h n t o C h i c a g o
blues. We do some old standards
too.”
The concert at Mitchell’s is the
bands first concert in Korea this
season.
“I have been coming to Korea
for five years,” Allen said. “When I
The cast of Grease performed five scenes from the hit musical for the troops.
“The cast loves to perform
spontaneously and improvise with the
audience, especially when they are
entertaining troops. For most of the
cast, going to the audience and selecting
one of the Soldiers to sing to is a favorite
way to improvise,” he said.
“When we finish here, we will go
back to the states and have a 30-day
break before starting over again,” Perry
said. “Only a few of our present cast
have been here before, for most of them
it is their first time.”
came before I had a nine piece
band, three females and six males.
This season we are a quartet, three
males and one female.”
The members of the band are
veteran musicians who have
performed in many of the casinos
and venues in major cities of the
United States before entertaining
troops.
Guitar player, Rick Weeth, used to
play with Dr. Hook. He is from La
Cross, Wis. Kristin Collianeli is the
keyboard player and a vocalist. She
is from Seattle, and the drummer is
Joe Hodgett, from Las Vegas.
The group has performed in 82
countries in over five years of
touring for the USO, Morale, Welfare
and Recreation and Armed Forces
Entertainment,” Allen said. “This year
we will perform 98 concerts in four
and a half months.”
Allen is not just a blues singer,
although he grew up in the middle of
classic blues country.
“Chicago had a great deal of
influence on me when I was younger,
PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM
The plot of the play is a very simple
one. It takes place during the 1950s.
Danny is a popular hot shot at school
and Sandy is a virgin do-goody. They
have a summer fling, but Sandy, who
was going to move for the school year
doesn’t and ends up going to the same
school as Danny. She finds that he is a
different boy than the one she knew over
the summer and must decide whether
they really “go together.”
E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
Eclectic performers, Doug Allen and his band play country, rock and blues at Camp Red Cloud.
but I have learned to be more eclectic
because of the demands of the music
business,” Allen said. “In order to
keep busy in this market, we have to
play to a lot of casino audiences.”
Allen lived in Las Vegas two years
and played on the strip. Also, he has
lived in Houston, and played in the
large venues there. He worked the
largest club in Texas called “City
Streets,” which would host 3,000 to
4,000 people.
“Really, variety has been the key
to our success. However, my
greatest influences are from Stevie
Ray Vaughn to Carlos Santana to
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James Isenor gives an impromptu performance
atop a Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a Camp
Casey tour.
The cast stands in North Korea while listening
to the history of the famous briefing room that
crosses the border between the two countries.
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Creed and AC/DC. I developed more
in Chicago than on the road. I
consider myself primarily an
entertainer.”
Before arriving here, in the last
month the band played casinos all
over the country. They were in
Denver, Las Vegas, Atlantic City
and Kansas City.
“We have a new CD on this tour
and it is all original,” Allen said. “We
plan to record again when we get
back to the United States. I find it
very rewarding to entertain the men
and women serving our country.”
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Late Easter Egg Hunt

A Easter egg hunt sponsored by the
Manchus and Area I USO will be held
on Saturday, April 22. from 2 to 4 p.m.
at Camp Casey. POC is Sally Hall at 730-
4466, or 031-869-4466.

Quarterly Ethics
Training
Ethics training make-up sessions will
be held at Camp Red Cloud June 22,
August 24, and October 19 at the Camp
Red Cloud Theater. All sessions begin
at 2 p.m. Sessions at Camp Casey will
be held in the Camp Casey Theater on
May 17, July 19, and September 20.

VFW Post 10215

Meetings
Uijeongbu’s local VFW Post 10215
meets on the second Sunday of every
month at 2 p.m. The post is located
outside the Camp Red Cloud main
gate. For information, call Jay Kelker
at 010-6655-4355.

World Series of Poker, PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM

Round Three More than 100 Soldiers stopped by the VFW post outside the front gate of Camp Red Cloud April 16. Eleven Soldiers became new members.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Sign up now at www.crcmwr.com. for
round three of the World Series of Poker.
The event will be held at Camp Stanley
on April 22 and 23 in Reggie’s Club.

welcome Warrior Soldiers

Daily maintenance fee can be paid at
Camp Casey Warrior’s Club, Camp Red
Cloud Mitchell’s Sports Grill, or Camp
Stanley Reggie’s. Participants who sign
up and pay in advance will play in the
first session.
Cancelled Meeting
The Morning Calm Chapter of The
ROCKS, Inc. cancelled the invitation to
all commissioned and non-
commissioned officers peninsula wide
to their professional development
series. It was scheduled to be held 5:30
p.m. tonight at the Hartell House. The
organization plans to reschedule the
event.
Volleyball Team Try-outs
Warrior Country women’s volleyball
team try-outs will be held in the Camp
Red Cloud Physical Fitness Center at
10 a.m. April 22 and 23.
Warrior Biathlon
Registration for the Warrior Division
Biathlon championship will be from 7:30
a.m to 8:30 at Camp Hovey Physical
Fitness Center. The action will begin at
9 a.m.
Warrior Country Co-Ed
Volleyball Championship
Warrior Country Co-Ed Volleyball
Championship will be held at CRC
Physical Fitness Center on April 22
and 23.
Foodtrak Training
Course Number 2
Area II, III, IV will hold their Foodtrak
Training Course number 2 in the CRC
Education Center at 8 a.m. Monday-
Friday. The events will run all day
each day.
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
UIJEONGBU — Veterans of
Foreign Wars welcomed more than
100 Soldiers at an April 16 “Soldier
Appreciation Day” event
“Today was for the Soldier, a day
when we could offer comradeship
and show our appreciation for all
they do,” said Jay Kelker, VFW Post
10215 Uijeongbu Memorial
commander-elect. “The sole pur-
pose for this event was to tell the
Soldier ‘thank you.’”
Many Soldiers pass the VFW post
every day on their way to shop off-
post. April 16 was no different.
Most Soldiers dropping by found
lots of food and fun on their way
downtown.
“We donated more than $200 in
food and beverages for this
occasion,” said Chan Yam, Camp
Red Cloud Exchange New Car Sales
representative. “These functions
are a very good cause and well
worth it.”
“We signed 11 new members,”
Kelker said. “This wasn’t
necessarily a membership drive.
Our membership drives are a little
different from this kind of function,
but they came, they saw and they
signed.”
The VFW is here to offer the
Soldier not only comradeship, but
also a source for evidence of their
purpose and why they are here in
Korea.
Uijeongbu post members fought in
the Korean War and in Vietnam too.
“The Soldier can find first-hand
history here at this post, and they
get it from the horse’s mouth, from
Soldiers that were there,” Kelker
said.
Korean War veteran Jimmy Chu
was present and excited to see many
Soldiers taking advantage of the
comradeship the VFW offers.
“All of my family was killed in
1950, including my brothers,” Chu
said. “VFW means family to me. I
have no other family except my
fellow Soldiers. I am the last of my
family. I would have died too if
American Soldiers hadn’t found me
under a bridge. I was one of very
few who survived that day in
Uijeongbu. When I got out, I joined
the VFW, and I have been with it Sgt. 1st Class Jeffery Murphy turns the meat
ever since.” at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 10215.
Another Vietnam veteran, Tony
Marino, was a supply chief in
Thailand at the time.
“I have been with the VFW since
1987,” Marino said. “Most of my
comrades from the Vietnam War are
dead now, but I never forget them.
To d a y w a s a v e r y g o o d d a y,
about 100 Soldiers intermingled
with us veterans and we signed up
a few to boot,” he said.
Post 10215 is an unusual post for
the VFW.
“This is a memorial post, it keeps
a lot of history about the Korean Sgt. 1st. Class Randell Baley, Jimmy Chu, Jeffery
War veterans and it has a legacy Murphy and Challen Jay Kelker stand outside
that goes back to early 1950 the entrance of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
post 10215 as the food cooks on the grill April
because a few of our members
16. Two members are veterans of the Korean
fought in that war,” Kelker said.
War and two are veterans of the Vietnam War.
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Excited children find Easter prizes

By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD — The

sunshine was warm and the smell of
spring flowers lifted the excitement of
55 children during the Easter egg hunt
on the Village Green April 14 as they
rushed for the eggs like Oklahomans
during the land rush.
“The family members from Camp
Red Cloud Pear Blossom Cottage
donated candy, plastic eggs, and prizes.
Red Cross director Mark Hooper
donated money for our event and
Soldiers from Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry
Division assisted in the care of the PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM

children and games,” said Natalia Lyons, Fifty- five children take off for the Easter eggs during Camp Red Cloud’s Easter egg hunt.
Pear Blossom Cottage manager.
community,” said CRC Manager Jose
“Since the Pear Blossom Cottage
Gonzales. “That’s what we do, we help
didn’t have funds for this year’s Easter
out, anything we can.”
egg hunt, the Red Cross and the Camp
“I brought my son today and he is
Red Cloud Commissary decided to
really cleaning up,” said Lonnie Walker,
donate things and participate so the kids
a CRC mother.
could have an Easter egg hunt,” Hooper
“All the children are very excited
said.
today,” she said.
The commissary donated a $25 gift
“This is one of our most successful
certificate and candy as well as Easter
events this year,” said Lyons. “All the
egg baskets. Minnie Richardson of the
children are having such a good time,”
Outreach Program donated drinks for
she said.
everybody. Natalia Lyons gives the prizes to happy Easter Perhaps the happiest Easter egg hunter of all
“That’s what we are here for, the E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil egg hunters. won a big prize.

Twenty-three civilians and military personnel played each other in a tournament of heavy
competition to select seven champions.

Nine-ball championship
Since April 1, the bookmobile no longer visits far off sites.
COURTESY PHOTO

Bookmobile leaves Area I selects seven winners

By Frank DeSilva
Area I Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marketing
CAMP RED CLOUD — As of
April 1, the traveling library bookmobile
no longer visits far-off sites: Camp
Jackson, Camp Castle, the Rodriguez
Range or Camp Bonifas.
“The book depository program
maximizes resources provided to
Soldiers in remote locations by
leveraging technology,” said Daniel
Sadowitz, coordinator, Area I library
system.
Military and civilian personnel at
Camps Bonifas and Jackson will
continue to have access to a variety
of books, DVDs and other services
through a newly implemented
depository library system. The system
will offer each unit a collection of over
100 books and 50 DVDs drawn from
Area I library collections. Units will
be able to exchange library material
on an ongoing basis as needed.
Additional library services are
always available through the Books By
Mail program, where Soldiers can
access the U.S. Forces Korea online
public access catalog 24 hours a day,
seven days a week at http://
144.59.62.11/Webopac.
Furthermore, Soldiers with a valid
library card may order material from
any library by telephone, receiving and
returning material by mail.
“This new program provides
Soldiers in remote areas with all of
the services previously available under
the Bookmobile program, but in a
more efficient way,” Sadowitz said.
“We always welcome comments and
suggestions from our customers in an
ongoing effort to provide quality
service to all authorized library
patrons.”
E-mail frank.desilva@korea.army.mil
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD — April 1
was not just April Fool’s Day at Camp
Red Cloud, but a day of serious
billiards for 23 civilian and military
personnel. A billiards nine-ball
championship was held in the
community activities center that
produced seven nine-ball champions,
including the overall champion Master
Sgt. Michael Halsey. The civilian first
prize went to Brandon Soliven; Harold
Lance took second prize, and Renata
Carter took third prize. Halsey also
took first prize in the military
category; second prize went to Spc.
Perez Domingo and third prize went
to Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Dixon.
The event was hosted by the Camp
Red Cloud Community Activity
Center, Uijeongbu area. The aim of
the tournament was to produce the
best of the best pool players,
according to James Underwood,
Recreation Programmer.
According to the World
Standardized Rules of Nine-Ball, it is
played with nine object balls
numbered one through nine and a cue
ball. On each shot, the first ball the
cue ball contacts must be the lowest
numbered ball on the table, but the
balls need not be pocketed in order.
If a player pockets any ball on a legal
shot, he remains at the table for
another shot, and continues until
missing, committing a foul, or
winning the game by pocketing the
nine-ball. A match ends when one of
the players has won the required
number of games.
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Yongsan plants strong community relations

Area II Soldiers observe Arbor Day
tradition with local community members
By Sgt. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 150
American and Korean Soldiers, civilians and officials
observed Korean Arbor Day with tree planting
ceremonies April 10.
This is the first year the Republic of Korea observed
the traditional holiday in a new way.
From 1946 to 2005, Koreans officially celebrated
the planting of trees with a national holiday;
however, last year the Korean government decided
to remove the day’s national holiday status. Instead,
Koreans are urged to commemorate nature in their
own way.
In honor of the arbor day tradition, Area II Korean
and U.S. Soldiers, Yongsan-gu officials and Seoul
residents planted trees on Yongsan Garrison and a local
neighborhood.
“Korean Arbor Day is a day of renewal, which began
soon after the Korean War,” said Area II Commander
Col. Ron Stephens. “We take great pride in sharing
SGT. SEO KI-CHUL
this activity with you.”
Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens and Yongsan-gu Mayor Park Jang-kyu plant a Korean nut pine tree April 10.
Stephens said they were planting trees not only on
the ground, but also in their hearts, “to ensure a lasting growth of even better community relations. strong and tall and provide beauty and greenery to
friendship between our two peoples.” Later, participants moved to the nearby Maebong many people and symbolize Korean-American
Yongsan-gu Mayor Park Jang-kyu, Stephens and Hill near Danguk University to plant about 200 Korean friendship,” Park said. “We will also make many city
other Korean and U.S. officials began by planting a nut pine trees. parks and start green projects throughout Yongsan
tree near the 8th U.S. Army Memorial on Yongsan During his welcoming speech, Park said he was district.”
Garrison. They also dedicated a monument in pleased to celebrate the arbor day tradition with Park said they will do their best to make Yongsan
commemoration of the day. neighbors from the United States military. green.
Stephens said he believes the gesture will spawn “These trees we are planting today will grow See Tree
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Children learn about military way of life Children hunt for

By Sgt. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 20 pre-school children got a little
initiation to military life April 4 at the
Yongsan Child Development Center
parking lot.
Children surrounded an Army
Humvee, while Soldiers explained how
everything works.
“April is the ‘Month of the Military
Child,’” said Maria Farrulla, CDC
program assistant. “The kids need to
know what their mom and dad do in the
military.”
Farrulla said the community
celebrates the month with different kinds
of activities.
“That includes introduction of military
equipment, Meal-Ready-Eat tasting and
face painting for camouflage,” she said.
The Area II Support Activity and 176th
Finance Battalion coordinated the activity.
176th Finance Battalion Soldiers Spc.
Frances Hiatt and Spc. Elicka Hernandez
volunteered to explain the Humvee, a
common vehicle in today’s U.S. military.
“Many of the children got into the
vehicle for the first time,” Hernandez
said. “Basically, they asked what it is
used for and how it operates.”
Spc. Frances Hiatt and Elicka Hernandez, both from 176th Finance Battalion explain about the military
vehicle, “Humvee” to a group of kids at Yongsan Child Development Center parking lot April. 4.
Some were curious to know if the
Humvees had air conditioning, she said.
Hernandez also gave tips on safety,
while letting children hook up seat belts
by themselves in the back seat.
“I think we show a good example of
Soldiers,” Hiatt said. “I had experience
as a military child when my father was a
drill sergeant in the Army.”
She said military kids have strong
minds because they do everything their
parents go through, like deployments and
Easter surprises at
Yongsan Library
By Sgt. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
More than 50 preschool children
and parents gathered at the
Yongsan Garrison Library to get
a better understanding of the
Easter holiday while looking for
eggs April 11.
“Kids don’t have as many
opportunities overseas as we do
back at home for the Easter egg
SGT. SEO KI-CHUL hunt,” said story time volunteer
Sarah Ball. “It is traditional for
little kids to have this kind of
activity before Easter day.”
moves to other countries. Ball said she wanted to help
Hiatt said she loves to do things for children immerse themselves into
kids and the community. that kind of tradition.
She recommended parents spend Before starting the egg hunt,
more time with children, and talk about four volunteer parents read some
their childhood and military careers. Easter-related fairy tales. A
Many children said they would like majority of children attend regular
to join the military when they grow up. story time class every Tuesday at
“I want to be a Soldier like my daddy,” the library.
said Charles Bender. As soon as the door to the
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Commissary Closure
The Yongsan Commissary will be closed
Monday-Tuesday for inventory. For
information, call 736-3022
ACU Sewing Service
Area II Sewing Center has resumed
services. For information, call 723-3949
or 8451.
NEO Volunteers Wanted
Area II family members and nonessential
DoD civilians who wish to participate in
the evacuation fly-away portion of the
upcoming Courageous Channel
Noncombatant Evacuation Operation
must apply by Wednesday. The trip to
Japan involves three nights from May
18-21. Those selected by random lottery
must attend two briefings before the
exercise. Applications are available from
unit NEO wardens, or the Area II Web
site at http://area2.korea.army.mil.
Completed applications should be e-
mailed to areaiisaneo@korea.army.mil or
submitted through your NEO warden.
Holocaust
Commemoration
A Holocaust Remembrance Day
Commemoration will be held 10-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday at the South Post Chapel. The
commemoration will include the lighting
of candles, prayers, poems, skits, guest
speakers and a photo display. For
information, call 738-5950.
Community Health Fair
and Five-Kilometer Run
Join the Area II, MWR and 18th
MEDCOM Community Health Fair 9
a.m.-2 p.m. April 29 in the Collier Field
House parking area. Information will be
available on cholesterol, blood pressure,
nutrition, dental and many other health
concerns. For information, call 738-5171.
Middle schoolers ‘kick butt’ at event
Campaign teaches harmful
effects of tobacco products
By Sgt. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 200 Yongsan teenagers gathered
at the Seoul American Middle School
courtyard April 5 to learn about
cigarettes and how tobacco affects
their health at a “Kick Butts Day.”
Kick Butts Day is a campaign for
tobacco-free kids. It is an annual
celebration of youth advocacy,
leadership and activism. Thousands of
youth in the states and around the
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world join the fight against smoking Seoul American Middle School 6th-grader Sarana Redwine demonstrates the harmful
every April under the slogan, “Stand effects of cigarettes with a damaged lung April 5 at the SAMS courtyard.
out, Speak up and Seize control.”
“Since teachers stay with their tried smoking, even one or two puffs,” Decisions and Health Promotion
said 18th Medical Command Health program coordinators volunteered to
students for about six hours a day,
they impact heavily on a student’s Promotion Program Supervisor Suh get the word out.
life,” said Theresia Lee, SAMS school Ok-hee. “About 60 percent of them Displays showed how harmful
nurse. “We needed to educate our smoked a whole cigarette for the first ingredients, including ammonia, toilet
students to know the hazards of time when they were 11-14 years old.” cleaner and fluid butane are found in
smoking.” Suh said it shows how important cigarettes. They also presented
Prevention is the best cure, she preventive education can be for middle essays, posters, photographs and
said. school-aged students. audio-visual materials to inform about
the dangers of smoking.
Lung and throat cancer, heart Suh provided statistics that show
disease, stroke and emphysema are smoking kills more than 400,000 Some of the SADD students
just some of the life-threatening Americans every year. That is more demonstrated how smoking hurts
diseases linked to smoking tobacco, than alcohol, cocaine, crack, heroin, lungs.
Lee said. homicide, suicide, car accidents, fires Seventh-grader Megan Dees said she
“According to recent surveys on and AIDS combined. was quite shocked when she saw the
teen tobacco use, about 31 percent of Groups from the middle school, shape of a discolored and damaged lung.
local high school respondents have Students Against Destructive See Smoking
Smoking, Page 12

Itaewon Acres Yard Sale

Itaewon Acres on Yongsan South Post
will have a PCS yard sale 8 a.m.-noon
tomorrow. Parking is limited in the
neighborhood, but additional parking is
available by the gas station. For
information, call Jenn Meyer, 010-8698
or e-mail itaewonacres@yahoo.com.

Talent Sought for Asian-

American Pacific Islander
Heritage Observance
Dancers, singers and other talent
individuals or groups are invited to
participate in the May 6 Area II Asian-
American Pacific Islander Heritage
Observance. For information, call Master
Sgt. McClure at 738-5950 or Mario
Farrulla at 738-5254.

ACS needs 300 Volunteers

Three hundred volunteers are needed
for registration, swimming, bowling,
barbecue and fun-and-game activities
during the Army Community Service
June Jamboree. Additionally, 100 “one-
on-one buddies” are needed. The
jamboree will be held June 2 at Yongsan
Garrison. For information, call 738-5311.

Heart Walk-a-thon
Join 18th Medical Command participants
for a walk-a-thon, picnic and games 11
a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Namsan Park in
Seoul. The 8th U.S. Army Dixie Land
Ensemble will perform. For information,
call 1st Lt. Mike Schardinger at 010-8593-
6418 or 737-6890.
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Conference center offers solutions
Main Post Club touts viability
as high-tech meeting place
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Many Area II residents think of the
Yongsan Main Post Club as a place to
go for food and entertainment. But
Area II Morale, Welfare and
Recreation officials are betting people
will also think of it as U.S. Forces
Korea’s premier conference facility.
“We are the lowest price rental
room or conference center on any
base throughout Korea,” said Area II
Business Program Manager Dan
Melton.
Melton even compared their
services with what is available on the
Korean economy. The center can
accommodate up to 200 people in its
downstairs venue and 100 people
upstairs.
With more than $250,000 invested
this year, the Main Post Club
Conference Center is making moves
to upgrade its technology offerings.
Conference rooms are equipped
with theater-size screens, video
projectors and wireless Internet
connections. The wireless Internet
connection is available throughout the
facility, including dining areas.
A free wireless Internet hotspot
serves a dual purpose, said Main Post
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Club Manager Walter Cade.
“We did it for the conference
center, but if you to come in with your
laptop, the services are available,” he
said. “People can check their e-mail
or surf the Web on their laptops
during lunch at the club for free.”
Other “wi-fi” hotspots have
cropped up at Yongsan locales like the
Army and Air Force Exchange Town
House and South Post Burger King
and Popeyes. The Dragon Hill Lodge
offers a wi-fi service, but charges a
user fee.
Cade said the Main Post Club is now
putting finishing touches on a new
video teleconferencing service. PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY
“We came up with this high-tech Main Post Club conference rooms can seat 100-200 people
conference-center concept,” Melton
said. “It helps the community to have
a place to hold conferences or
meetings.
Melton said they are always looking
to better serve the customer.
“We hope the upgrades will enhance
the business,” Melton said. “There are
only three or four places that have Above: The Yongsan Main Post Club is set to
video teleconferencing capabilities.” offer video teleconferencing services at the
Video teleconferencing centers are facility’s conference center.
in major command headquarters, he
said. Left: Head Chef Mark
“You can’t go anywhere else in an MacIntosh prepares a
MWR facility and have that meal in the Main Post
capability,” Melton said. Club kitchen. The club
Cade said the Main Post Club will offers catering services
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Egg
reading room opened, children walked
into the room and filled their baskets
with eggs of all kinds containing
chocolates and candies.
Some of the children shouted “I
found it,” after finding an egg and sat
down in a group to have them with
other kids.
Volunteers also drew raffle tickets
and gave away gift certificates to get
children’s attention.
Christopher Ball, 10, who helped
his mother preparing the event for
about a week said he had fun at the
event.
“I volunteered to put candies into
the eggs and spread them out
everywhere,” Ball said. “I was happy
to help my mom and see the kids
smiling with all the candy.”
Angela Bean, who volunteered as a
story teller, said the Easter egg hunt
was a huge success and most children
Tree
Kim Ji-hyun from Yongsan district’s
park and greenery division said the U.S.
Army and its residents are not just
guests, but important members of the
Yongsan district.
“We have many issues that need to
be done under mutual understanding and
cooperation,” Kim said. “This is a very
good example.”
Kim said her office supports any
event that brings a positive influence
to the relationship between two
groups.
Smoking
“The campaign is really good,”
Dees said. “It teaches what will
happen to you when you start
smoking.”
Dees said she thinks they can lower
the number of underage smokers.
“Nonsmoking leads to a better
environment for everybody,” she
said.
To draw student-wide participation,
SADD students gave away gifts to
students who successfully completed
a feedback form on the event.
Principal Darrell Mood said this
kind of learning activity cannot be
well-demonstrated in the classroom.
“I was excited with many students
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work with groups that want to have
video teleconferences on or off the
peninsula.
“We’ll do what we can to
accommodate the customer,” he said.
One advantage for conference
attendees is the catering service the
club provides.
“We have a great staff of food-
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actively participated.
“When I said, ‘It could have been
worse,’ while telling a story, the kids
repeated the same phrase,” Bean said.
“It was a fun way for the preschoolers
to interact with each other and their
parents.”
Some children arrived late, but
nobody went home empty handed.
“I saw many children taking their
own eggs out of their basket to give
them to other kids,” Sarah Ball said.
She also praised the other children
because of their good manners.
“When you have an Easter egg hunt
event, you have to guess how many
children are going to be and how many
eggs each child will find,” Sarah Ball
said.
“I believe the children could learn
early on how to share with those who
could not get many,” she said.
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Many Soldiers taking part in the
tree planting said it was good
interaction with Korean Augmentation
to the U.S. Army Soldiers and local
neighbors.
“It was a great time even though I
got a little dirty,” said Staff Sgt.
Keesha Banks, Area II Support
Activity. “Someday, I would like to
proudly tell my grandchildren I
planted these trees on the ‘Land of
Morning Calm.’”
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from different age groups involved,”
Mood said. “They could interact with
each other while seeing graphically
illustrated displays we are trying to
promote for the Kick Butts campaign.
It’s potentially very powerful.”
Eighth-grader Brittany Kraner, one
of the SADD volunteers, said she
wanted to be a part of the event and it
was quite interesting.
“The campaign turned out to be
very educational,” Kraner said. “I
think it helped my friends keep
themselves away from gross things.
I hope they never try a cigarette or
even touch them.”
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service experts here to meet
everybody’s needs,” Melton said.
Cade said he gets positive feedback
from customers.
“They say the quality of the service
and the equipment is first class,” he
said. “We’re giving them better
services, they say.”
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Frequent moves, separations can be tough for military kids
By Elaine Wilson
Special to American Forces Press Service
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Deployed to
Afghanistan for a year, Army Lt. Col. Timothy
Newcomer will miss his son’s prom, high school
graduation and, a few months later, his departure to
college.
But his son, Matt, is not upset in the least. “He
loves to be a soldier, and if it makes him happy, it
makes me happy,” said Matt, a high school senior.
“How can I possibly complain that he’s not watching
me graduate when he’s out there sacrificing for our
nation?”
As a military child, Matt represents a segment of
the military population sometimes referred to as
“unsung heroes” because of the level of sacrifice they
never signed on the dotted line to make. “Children are
really the hidden heroes of the military family,” said
Julie Coffey, a 20-year counselor at Robert G. Cole
Jr./Sr. High School here. “Their sacrifices may not be
as visible as the sacrifices of servicemembers, but are
no less important.
“I’ve seen the faces and names change, but the
challenges confronting military children always seem
to remain the same throughout the years,” Coffey said.
The challenges, in part, include frequent moves and
subsequent loss of friendships, separation from parents
due to temporary duty or deployments, and academic
struggles when faced with differing curriculums and
state requirements.
“Moving so much has made me cautious,” said
Keena Fisher, a high school junior who said she has
moved so much she can’t “count the moves on both
my hands.” Keena is the daughter of Army Sgt. 1st
Class Daniel Scott and wife, Tina.
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“I used to find best friends right away, get really familiar with the pain and struggles.
close, but then I’d have to move. It was “I’m here with my family and friends, and my father
devastating. I don’t get as close to people is alone in Afghanistan having to meet all new people,”
anymore,” she said. “I still open up but not as much Matt said. “I realize the separation probably hurts him
as I used to.” more than me. I don’t think it’s right to be selfish or
“The hardest part for me is not making new friends, self-indulgent when our parents are fighting for our
it’s leaving the old ones behind,” Matt added. “You freedom.”
know you’re never going back. And no matter how For the most part, even elementary-age children
hard you try to stay in touch, the seem to have an uncanny ability
friendships drift away over time.” to adapt, said Jayne Hatton, Fort
As friendships are lost
“The hardest part for Sam Houston Elementary School
throughout the years, Coffey said me isn’t making new principal.
military children protect themselves friends, it’s leaving the “After a while, I just dealt with
by learning not to put down roots it,” said Marlene Renz, a fifth
as quickly or deeply. “They may
old ones behind.” grader. Renz’s father, Lt. Col.
—Matt Newcomer
look like they are making friends, Evan Renz, is a surgeon for the
but, for many, it’s not the same Brooke Army Medical Center burn
depth of commitment (as nonmilitary children).” unit on a six-month deployment to Iraq.
While the separations can be painful, Coffey said, “I’m just happy he’s coming home soon. It really
military children also manage to pick up a positive helps that we can e-mail and talk on the phone a lot,”
attribute along the way – adaptability. Marlene said.
Keena said past moves have better prepared her for Some children handle the separation better than
future challenges. “When I was younger, change others, Hatton said, so most military schools keep a
freaked me out, but not now. Moving so much has keen eye on their students for signs of stress or
taught me to deal with transitions better,” she said. depression and offer a variety of programs to help
“When I go to college, I don’t think it will be as hard transitioning students. A more widespread concern
for me as other kids. I know how to adjust to change for elementary students is academics, the principal
and feel prepared.” said.
Their ability to adapt has been called upon frequently “The children are coming from schools from
in recent years, as military children have been throughout the nation and the world with educational
confronted with the possibility that their parents could experiences that are inconsistent with Texas
be sent to fight in a war. requirements,” Hatton said. “We have to help them
Amazingly, Coffey said, many middle and high adapt to a new environment. It’s hard enough to
schoolers take the separation in stride, most likely due come to a new school without having to struggle
to a support system of military friends and families academically.”
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Eventually the students trust
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but he’s not available, so
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(Steve Martin, Beyonce
Knowles)
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million. With the lives of his
family at stake and under
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identities to beat him at his
own game. (Harrison Ford,
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Date Movie -- A film for
people who love date movies
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The story is about hopeless
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has finally met the man of her
dreams, the very British
Grant Funkyerdoder. But
before they can have their Big
Fat Greek Wedding, they’ll
have to Meet the Parents;
hook-up with The Wedding
Planner, and contend with
Grant’s friend Andy – a
spectacularly beautiful
woman who wants to put an
end to her Best Friend’s
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The power of ‘purified’ acts, thinking
By Chaplain (Maj.) Allen Staley
121st General Hospital
During “Yellow Dust” season, my
family and I have come to appreciate
the value of our investment in air
filtering devices for our living quarters.
In fact, most people have grown to rely
upon various types of filters in our
everyday lives.
We drink filtered water, breath
filtered air, take photographs through
filtered lenses and drive vehicles
equipped with filtering devices.
The common purpose of each of
these is to sift or screen out those things
that are harmful.
These filters allow only those things
Religion
that are pure, clean or beneficial to pass
through.
The intent is to protect us from harm
and allow proper function.
The reason we go to this much
trouble and expense is that we value the
quality of our health, the effectiveness
of our equipment, and the purity of our
photographs. These are all valuable
investments.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could
obtain a filter that would purify and
protect our greatest investment…our
mind, or inner self?
I’m not talking about mind
control…a devious attempt to control
others. I’m talking about “self-control,”
or the ability to keep our own thought-
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life in check and act responsibly
towards others and ourselves.
You could call this “purified”
thinking.
Someone once said, “Sew a thought,
reap an action.” In other words, our
minds are the source of our actions, and
we tend to do what we spend our time
thinking of.
The secret of “right living;’ therefore,
is “right thinking.”
Have you ever struggled to do this
consistently?
Consider the advice of the Apostle
Paul in the book of Philippians, chapter
three. Paul explains how the “peace of
God” can “guard your hearts and
minds.” He then gives the practical
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advice to focus our thinking on the
following things: “whatever is true,
noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable,
excellent or praiseworthy.”
I encourage you to think of these as
a series of spiritual “filters” through
which all your thoughts must pass. If
any thoughts don’t measure up, reject
them. If this sounds too naive or
simplistic, I challenge you to give it a
try and see if it doesn’t change not only
the way you look at life, but how you
live it each day.
Sound impossible? In our own
strength it is, but remember these
encouraging words in Philippians
chapter four, “I can do everything
through Him who gives me strength.”

Area I Worship Services

Catholic Mass Protestant Protestant Gospel
Saturday 4 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Castle Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel 10 a.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel 1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel
Noon Camp Casey Stone 11 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM
Chapel Chapel, Camp Hovey Korean Services
1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel Chapel Theater, Stanley Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM Chapel
Chapel, Camp Casey 7 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel,
Eucharistic Episcopal Crusader Chapel CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 5:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel Protestant (COGIC) 1st Sunday 1 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel
Latter Day Saints Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel 2nd/3rd Sun. 2 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel
Sunday 1 p.m. Crusader Chapel Protestant Contemporary Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel
Sunday 6 p.m. Camp Stanley (Reggie’s) 6:30 p.m. Camp Castle Chapel

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By Cpl. Park Myung-joon

19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

A
s newcomers spend time in Korea
getting to know the country’s culture
and people, it quickly becomes
apparent just how long Korea’s history is. Those
interested in gaining firsthand experience with the
country’s 5,000 year-old history and culture need
not look any further than Gyeongju City.
The history of Gyeongju dominates a huge part
of Korean history. This 2000-year-old city holds a
vast array of important Korean treasures.
It’s no exaggeration when Koreans refer to
Gyeongju as the city of Korean history and culture.
Starting with the city’s establishment in 57 B.C.,
Gyeongju was the capital of the Shilla Kingdom for
nearly a millennium. For almost 300 years of that
time, following the Shilla conquest of the Koguryo
and Baekche kingdoms, it was the ruling city of the
entire Korean peninsula.
The easiest way to learn more about the history
of Gyeongju and the 1,000-year Shilla Dynasty is to
visit the Gyeongju National Museum. It houses
more than 100,000 items, with approximately 3,000
of them on display. Additional information on the
museum is available at gyeongju.museum.go.kr.
At the time of the Shilla Dynasty, Buddhism was
the country’s dominant religion. Nowhere in Korea
is the country’s Buddhist heritage more prominently
displayed than at Seokgulam Grotto and Bulguksa PHOTOS BY CPL. PARK MYUNG-JOON
Temple. The color and design of Bulguksa temple’s decorative wooden roof displays intricate craftsmanship.
Seokgulam Grotto is a cave temple. It is
assumed to have been constructed in 751 by Prime Visitors can reach the area by bus, train or
Minister Kim Dae-seong. Seokgulam Grotto and vehicle. As an example, there are four trains a day
Bulguksa Temple are certified as two of world’s from Daegu to Gyeongju.
most significant Buddhist shrines by the United The experience of visiting Gyeongju can leave a
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural lasting impression.
Organization and represent the art and science of “You don’t know how old this country is until
the Unified Shilla Dynasty. you actually get here. Visiting Gyeongju was a truly
It has been approximately 1,450 years since pleasurable experience,” said Staff Sgt. Scott
Bulguksa was built by King Beopheung. It was rebuilt Collum, one of 25 Stryker Brigade Soldiers from
by Prime Minister Kim Dae-seong about 1,230 years Fort Lewis, Wash., who toured the historic sites
ago and restored to its original condition in 1973. while in Korea for the Joint Reception, Staging,
One can experience the essence of the sophisticated Onward Movement and Integration Exercise 2006.
Shilla style by visiting the pagodas and the Buddhist For more information on Gyeongju, visit http://
buildings in the temple complex. www.gyeongju.go.kr/eng/main/index.asp.

Many Koreans believe if you can build a pagoda with pebbles

without tipping it over your wishes will come true.

Bulguksa temple is a prime example of Shilla Dynasty

architecture. The colors, patterns and style of Bulguksa reflect
Monstrous guardians greet visitors as they enter the temple area. Buddhists believe the guardians keep harm away from the temple. classic Korean Buddhism.
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Korean-American
Earth Day Run Set
A Korean-American Earth Day 5-K
Run, will be held 8:30 a.m. Saturday at
the Camp Carroll Fitness Center.
Runners may register until 8 a.m. the
morning of the race. First and second
place awards will be presented in the
following male and female age
categories: 29 and under; 30-39; 40-49;
50 and over. The first 48 finishers
receive a free t-shirt. For more
information, contact Carlos Algarin at
765-8287/8118.
Fitness Instructors,
Personal Trainers Sought
The Crown Jewel Sports and Fitness
Center is seeking group fitness
instructors and personal trainers. All
applicants must be certified, preferably
with a current CPR/First Aid
certification. For more information, call
Carlos Algarin at 765-8287/8118.
Win a Trip to the States
Participants can win a round-trip
ticket to the United States, or an LG
laptop computer, by registering in
MWR’s RecTrac. By registering
before July 7 with RecTrac at any
sports and fitness, recreation center,
arts & crafts center or autmotiove
skills center, individuals will become
eligible for a drawing to be
conducted on American Forces
Network - Korea during the last week
of June. For information on RecTrac
or the drawing, call 723-3730.
Swim Instructor Sought
A Child and Youth Services swim
instructor is being sought for the
Yongsan area. The job is a NF-03 position
with a salary ranging form 26K-34K per
year. Applicants must submit resume and
NAF application DA Forms 3433-1 and
3433-2. Additionally, local applicants in
Korea must complete a Local Applicant
Questionnaire. Resumes may be sent via
e-mail to resume_naf@korea.army.mil.
For information, call or e-mail
Roxanne.chancellor@korea.army.mil at
738-2311.
ICE, ICE, Baby
ICE allows Department of Defense
customers to rate products and
services provided by DoD offices and
facilities. To participate, go to http://
ice.disa.mil. For information, call Henry
S. Caldwell at 768-6530/7070.
Soccer Players Sought
Anyone interested in participating in
twice-monthly pick-up soccer games
at Yongsan Garrison should contact
John Eastlake by e-mail at
a7952149@kornet.net. Players of all
ages, ability and experience levels are
welcome.
Area III introduces MWR Value Books
By Mike Mooney
Area III MWR
CAMP HUMPHREYS – A book filled
with two-for-one and free coupons for
Area III dining and recreation
establishments are now on sale at the
Alaska Mining Co., saving Soldiers,
Airmen and civilian employees more than
$300 in discounts over the next year.
“The book is very similar to the value
books being sold in a lot of civilian
communities,” said Dave Watson, Area
III Directorate of Morale, Welfare &
Recreation.
“The value books are a success in
the civilian community, so why not the
military community, too? If nothing else,
we figured it was worth a try,” he said.
The book, which sells for $49.95 and
expires one year from purchase date,
includes two-for-one coupons for all the
special dining promotions at the Alaska
Mining Co. – Beef & Burgundy, Pasta
Patriotic
World Tour
Members of the New England Patriot
cheerleading squad entertain Airmen,
Soldiers and Marines alike April 13 during
the 2006 Patriotic World Tour at Kunsan Air
Base. The cheerleaders were joined by
several other performers, including
legendary country singer Lee Greenwood
performing his hit “God Bless the U.S.A.”
The tour also included country band
Restless Heart singing their hit “When She
Cries,” comedian Dick Hardwick and the
Band of the Air Force Reserve. Tour stops
included Turkey, Iraq, Qatar and Korea. The
tour is scheduled to swing through Japan
and finish up at Hickam Air Force Base,
Hawaii.
Web site connects teens from around the world
By Steven Donald Smith
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Children of U.S.
Soldiers spearheaded a project to launch
a Web site that enables Army youth
around the world to communicate with
each other.
The “Real Teens Connected” Web
site, which went live this winter, is a
product of the Army’s Child and Youth
Services Army Teen Panel, and is geared
toward teenagers 13-18 years old. The
site offers a variety of services to all
Army-affiliated youth, including news
updates, relocation information and
stories written by Army kids.
“Kids want to connect with other kids
who are in like situations,” Pamela “PK”
Tomlinson, deputy director of the Army’s
Child and Youth Services, said. “The idea
was a Web site that would focus on linking
all teens, regardless of military component,
in a venue they are all familiar with and
like to use, which is the Internet.”
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Buffet, Mongolian Barbecue, Steak Nite,
Champagne Brunch, Sunday Brunch,
breakfast, lunch, dinner and even
dessert.
It also includes free and two-for-one
coupons for bowling, swimming,
miniature golf, the golf driving range, the
new water park due to open this summer,
the new climbing wall, paintball, auto
crafts, the MWR Festival Fishbowl and
leisure travel trips through the USO.
“If a person were to use every
coupon, they would save well over
$300,” Watson said. “Probably closer
to $400.”
“If they use just five of the dining
coupons they’ll save enough to pay for
the Value Book,” added Mike Ross, Area
III Business Operations Division chief.
“This is a great way to reward our
steady customers and a way to attract
new customers,” he added. “The secret
of success in any business is the repeat
A secure online chat room and bulletin
board will soon be added. “The reason
we wanted to incorporate a secure chat
room and a bulletin board is to create a
safe site where the teens can talk to each
other,” said Donna McGrath, a sports
and fitness program manager for the
U.S. Army Community and Family
Support Center and senior adult adviser
for the Army Teen Panel.
The Web site will allow the teens to
express “what it’s like to be the child of
a military person, and just talk about
what’s going on with them,” McGrath
said. “It is absolutely youth led.”
The idea for the Web site was
spawned when Army Teen Panel
members came together and realized
they needed a way to better
communicate with each other. After
determining the Internet was the best
method to do this, they brought the idea
to the adults, Tomlinson said.
“It’s a youth-generated, adult-
customer. The value book is just another
way for us to bring customers back time
and time again.”
Unique features of the Area III MWR
Value Book are the six “Wild Cards” and
six “Bonus Special” coupons included
in the book.
As the name implies, “Wild Cards”
can be used for any two-for-one special
the customer desires. And the “Bonus
Special” coupons are designed for new
promotions added by MWR throughout
the year.
Customers will be required to bring
their value book with them whenever
they use a coupon. The customer’s name
and last four will be on the front of their
book. Coupons are not transferable.
“Although the Value Book is good for
12 months, I expect people to make their
money back in the first month,” Ross
said. “This is a good deal for both MWR
and our customers.”
SENIOR AIRMAN STEPHEN COLLIER
mentored process that the Army Teen
Panel undertook over a period of little
less than a year to develop and come up
with a marketing plan and talk about
goals and objectives,” Tomlinson said.
The panel consists of teens
representing commands world-wide
who meet twice a year to discuss
concerns that affect Army youth and
work on projects to help resolve these
concerns.
The Real Teens Connected Web page
is hosted through the Boys and Girls
Club of America YouthNet Web site,
www.bgcayouthnet.org — first-time
users must register there before
accessing the Real Teen Connected
page. Returning users then just click
on the “Army Teens” menu tab and
type their user name and password to
enter. Eligible youths must also have
an Army Knowledge Online account
that is sponsored through a parent or
guardian.
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23rd Area Suppor

Supportt Group prepares for last mission
By Susan Barkley Col. Gregory L. Johansen, commanding won several awards for logistics
Area III Public Affairs officer. “It’s a great mission for all of excellence. History
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Forty these young troops.” “Since I’ve been in command, we’ve The 23rd Area Support Group
years of history will come to an end on The 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade is led the way in the 19th SC (E) in safety was originally constituted as
June 15, 2006 when the 23rd Area the 23rd’s largest customer. The 23rd as far as having the least amount of Headquarters and Headquarters
Support Group, located at Camp supplies water and fuel as well as reportable accidents,” he said. “We have Company, 23rd Direct Support
Humphreys, is scheduled to deactivate armament support for gunnery the best retention statistics in the 19th.” Group in the Regular Army on
and be rolled into the 501st Sustainment exercises. Additionally, the 23rd supports Although the deactivation is still over November 24, 1965.
Brigade that will include military intelligence, a month away, the unit is preparing by
the old 23rd, the 501st medical and postal units. transferring modification table of The unit was activated on
Combat Support Group “If units pass through organization and equipment items from January 1, 1966 in Korea.
located at Camp Stanley the area and need our the 23rd Headquarters and Headquarters
and the 20th Area help, we provide that Company to different elements in the The unit was reorganized and
Support Group located at assistance as well,” he 19th Sustainment Command redesignated as Headquarters
Camp Carroll. added. (Expeditionary). They are also and Headquarters Company, 23rd
The new 501st Johansen said it will be transferring personnel and expect to Area Support Group on May 4,
Sustainment Brigade will sad to see the 23rd go have only about 20 Soldiers by June 15 1971.
be under 19th because it has a great and they will be transferred to the 194th
Sustainment Command history, some great Maintenance Battalion. On November 15, 1974, the
(Expeditionary) and will Johansen commanders and great They held their last organization day unit was inactivated in Korea.
continue to be soldiers. April 14. In addition to having the usual
responsible for the same missions that “They’ve had a very tough diversified sports, the unit invited local Koreans The 23d Area Support Group
the separate units were handling. mission helping units deploy to Iraq last who supported the unit over the years. was reactivated on August 16,
The 23rd Area Support Group’s year to helping the transformation The invitees ranged from realtors to the 1985 at Camp Humphreys,
mission is to support an area that process where we’ve done forward Chamber of Commerce to Korean Korea.
comprises about 7,000 square miles in operations and helped the aviation military.
the middle of Korea. The unit supports community redeploy their Chinook CH- “We’re going to recognize them and
about 63 units of various sizes as the 47s back to the United States,” he pass out some certificates to them and maintained by the Lt. Col. Steven M.
quartermaster, maintenance, logistics continued. thank them for what they’ve done for Elkins, 194th Maintenance Battalion
and supply organization. Johansen also remarked that the men us,” he said. commanding officer and the Soldiers of
“We go to the field with them and do and women who make up the 23rd take Johansen noted although the 23rd will the 194th who will remain at Camp
pretty much all classes of supply,” said a lot of pride in what they do and have be gone the camaraderie will be Humphreys.

23rd ASG has organization

day, monument dedication
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — The final
organization day for Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 23rd Area
Support Group was held April 14 at the
Zoeckler Station fields and
Commander’s Community Center. the
event featured lots of sportsand
activities for the kids. PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY

The unit took time during the day to Gretchen Olsen and her one-year-old daughter
recognize many local Koreans who have Aria enjoy drawing together during the 23rd
formed relationships with the unit and ASG’s organization day.
who have contributed to the overall
quality of life for those stationed at Camp
Humphreys with the 23rd.
Dedication of the Rose of Sharon
Village was the final event of the day.
The village is located in the vicinity of
the Youth Center and honors the 23rd
Area Support Group for their
commitment and history while part of
Area III and Camp Humphreys.
The Rose of Sharon is the national
flower of Korea and is mentioned in the
Korean national anthem. It is also the
namesake for the 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) unit patch.
The 23rd Area Support Group is
currently under the 19th Sustainment
Lt. Col. Steven Elkins, commander, 194th Maintenance Battalion, (left) Sgt. Kevin Parker Command (Expeditionary) and will join
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Area III Support Activity and Col. Gregory two other peninsula support groups in Spc. Charles Strouse HHC 23 ASG, lobs one
Johansen, 23rd Area Support Group commander, unveil a monument to dedicate the Rose of June 2006 to become the 501st Combat over the top during an organizational volleyball
Sharon Village to the 23rd ASG. Sustainment Brigade. game.
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April 21, 2006
Soldiers take part in ribbon cutting
Army Reserve Unit
Seeks Members
The 343rd Support Detachment,
Camp Humphreys, is seeking
new members. You must be
willing and qualified to join an
Army Reserve Troop Program
Unit, hold the enlisted rank of E1-
E7, be Military Occupational
Specialty qualified as a 21B, 74D,
96B, 54B, 31B, 42L, 13F or be
welling to become MOS qualified
in one of these MOS’s. Officers
must be in the rank of 2nd Lt. –
Maj. Military Police, Engineers,
Chemical, and Fire Support
Officers are needed but any
branch is welcomed. For
information contact Richard
Scott 753-6280 or Reginald
Burgesslavelle, 753-6280 / 7242
Road Closure
O’Flanovan Loop and Gorvard
Drive on Camp Humphreys will
be closed through May 9 to
support an upgrade in the
installation sewer system.
Minimum delays are anticipated
during this period.
Scholarships offered
Ten ways Soldiers can help the environment
The Alpha Omega Sigma
Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity Incorporated is
o f f e r i n g o v e r $ 5 ,0 0 0 i n
scholarships to graduating high
school seniors across the
Korean peninsula Applications
are available at the High School
counselor’s office or from any
member of the Alpha Omega
Sigma Chapter. POC: Maj. Rex
Boone HOC 527th MI BN APO AP
96271 or rx_boone@yahoo.com.
Lodging facility closes
Due to construction/demolition,
the Butler City temporary lodging
facility in Area III will no longer
be available after May 15. For
information please call 753-6338.
HAES Transition
Workshop scheduled
Humphreys American Elementary
school will invite parent and
sponsors with children entering
7th grade for a “Transition
Workshop” On April 27 at 5 p.m.
in room 201 at Humphreys
American Elementary School.
CDC Rededication
The Humphreys Child
Development Center will be
rededicated as the Pang Chong-
hwan Child Development Center.
The ceremony will take place at
the corner of Freedom Road &
West Gate Rd (Bldg 1127) 10 a.m
May 3.
Area III The Morning Calm Weekly
By Sgt. Tony Williams
Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment
SUWON AIR BASE — Members
of the 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense
Artillery Regiment visited the South
Suwon Primary School April 5 to take
part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to
commemorate the opening of its new
cafeteria.
“The opening ceremony of the
Suwon Primary School dining facility
granted a great opportunity for key
leaders in Suwon to meet and talk with
U.S. military leaders about future
community relations projects,” said
Pfc. Charles Sloane, 1-43 ADA Better
Opportunity for Single and Un- SGT.TONY WILLIAMS
accompanied Soldiers vice president. Yun Chung-hyok, South Suwon Primary School Principal, Jo Hyun-mu, Suwon City Education
Soldiers of 1-43 ADA volunteer at superintendent, Kim Yong-su, Suwon City mayor, Kim Young-dae, Suwon City Municipal
the school once a week teaching member, Cho Byong-man, South Suwon Primary School operations chief and Maj. Beaver
English to third graders. The volunteer Huh, executive officer, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment.
Soldiers use books provided by the
Kim Yong-su, mayor of Suwon, Primary School is a win-win situation
school to make learning the language
addressed the students before taking a for Koreans and Americans,” said 1st
an enjoyable experience for the
tour of the facility and sitting down for Lt. David C. Marlow, 1-43 ADA Public
children. The program was started by
some lunch. The Korean-style Affairs Officer. “It is really a great
the 1-43 ADA BOSS program in
luncheon was followed by a meeting opportunity for our Soldiers to teach
conjunction with the unit’s Civil-
with the Suwon City Education English, and it’s great for the Korean
Military Relations Officer, Tae Yong-
mun. Superintendent, Jo Hyun-mu, and school children to learn from native
The Soldiers were greeted by a members of the South Suwon Primary English speakers. But the real benefit
very excited school body. The School’s staff to discuss the future of is the cross-cultural ties that are being
children were very happy to see the English classes at the school. made and the life-time friendships that
Soldiers and eager to ask questions. “The situation here at the Suwon are being formed.”
Area III Environmental Office properly labeled. Humphreys, or call to make an
!Ensure each unit has a trained ! Prevent spills. Clean up appointment at 753-7710.
primary and alternate environmental hazardous material or waste spills !Dig up all POL spills off of all
compliance officer. Units are to that are less than 25 gallons with pavement areas. Call the
maintain an environmental continuity appropriate materials, and call the Environmental Division to deposit
binder so important information is Environmental Division at 753-7964. contaminated soil in the
available to everyone. If a spill is over 25 gallons or reaches Bioremediation Site near the airfield
! Perform environmental com- a storm drain or waterway, call 911 at 753-6048.
pliance inspections quarterly at the immediately and remain on site for ! Washing down maintenance
brigade and battalion level, and further instructions. bays is strictly prohibited to prevent
monthly at the unit or shop level !Have petroleum, oil and lubricant water pollution. Military vehicles
using the checklist found in containers pumped regularly. can only be washed on designated
Environmental Policy Memo #61. ! Do not stockpile hazardous w a s h r a c k s w i t h o i l and w a t e r
! U p d a t e ha z a r d o u s ma t e r i a l materials. Order only the supplies separators and no soaps or
storage area inventories regularly and that you need. Rotate materials on a detergents are allowed
use a hazardous waste accumulation first in first out basis. ! Comply with all Area III
point log. Inspect these areas on a ! Turn in all hazardous wastes Environmental Policies and call the
weekly basis and ensure proper signs regularly. An open drop off is offered Environmental Division is you have
are posted and containers are We d n e s d a y a f t e r n o o n s a t C a m p questions at 753-7964.
Geography
can be fun
As part of their study of the
southwestern region of the
United States, Humphreys
American Elementary School 4th
grade made board games
teaching facts about the region,
including state flags, state birds
and state economies.
Demi Kelley(left), Mina Brien, Vincent
Holbrook and Davan Jones play the
game,“Race to Arizona,” made by
Demi Kelley.
NANCY TURNER
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Beacon Hill – yesterday, today, tomorrow

By Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Frace
Area III Support Activity
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Did you
ever wonder why the area located near
the main gate is named Beacon Hill?
Maybe because it was the prettiest
natural area on post and it was a beacon
for the community or maybe because it
is the highest elevated area on the camp
and it could be used for tactical
purposes.
I did some research and here is my
answer with the help of Carl Fowler, a
member of the 1st SHORAN Squadron
in the 1950s.
In October 1950, the 5th Air Force
1st Shoran Beacon Squadron was
assigned to Korea from Japan and
attached to the 1st Marine Division on
K-6 (Camp Humphreys). SHORAN is
an acronym for Short Range Navigation
and is the name given to a precision radar
beacon electronic navigation /bombing
system used by the B-26 and B-29
bombers for precision bombing in the
Korean War. It broadcast short range
navigation (Shoran) signals from ground
sites to guide the 3rd Bombardment
Group on night missions over targets in STEVE DAVIS
Korea. The airborne equipment to
An Areal View of Becon Hill Park showing a proposed redesign by Dankook University students. The students were invited in 2004 by Area III
support the mission consisted of a
Commander Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr. to develop and present a concept to beautify the popular hillside park.
transmitter, receiver, indicator and a K-
1A bombing computer. Bombardment units during the Korean Beacon Hill will continue to be the and barbeque areas and some
While the system was designed War. In addition, for much of the 1950s, shining point for the installation as our traditional Korean elements.—
primarily as a navigation system, it was the 1st SHORAN Squadron had several community grows. Col. Michael J. The students’ design was approved
soon recognized that its inherent units in Korea at various locations such Taliento Jr., Area III commander, invited by Gen. Leon J. LaPorte,former
accuracy could be used to perform as Kimpo Air Base, Daegu Air Base, undergraduate and graduate students USFK commander and is awaiting
“blind” bombing with a degree of Seoul and three sites off the coast. from the Dankook University execution.
accuracy previously unattainable. Today Beacon Hill still stands as the Department of Environment Landscape Beacon Hill will continue to be a
Integrating the K-1A bombing computer prettiest natural area on the installation. Architecture College of Bio-Resources natural area where Soldiers, Airmen,
with the previously designed navigation It also houses the recent additions of Science to develop a plan that would civilians and families can go to enjoy
produced the SHORAN as we knew it the Camp Humphreys Memorial Park preserve and enhance the trees and a relaxing area in a natural setting.
in Korea. which honors members who served and plants on Beacon Hill. Their design also Hope to see you out there. stay tuned
Beacon Hill served as the SHORAN made the ultimate sacrifice in the features an amphitheater, walking trails, as we continue to remember our
high ground to accomplish many of defense of the United States and the a waterfall and pond, a bridge and history, while we build the future of
these tasks in support of the 3rd Republic of Korea. deck over wetland areas, playgrounds Camp Humphreys.

Soldiers help PTP

chapter achieve goals
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Hwang
Chan-kyu, Shinhan High School
principal, Capt. Megan A. Brogden,
348th Quartermaster Company
commander, and Alan Feistner, Camp
Humphreys deputy to the garrison
commander, plant azaleas at the school Khan Chi-ha
Saturday following the change of company’s work spaces.
responsibility ceremony for the Khan Chi-ha, a Shinhan High School
incoming officers of the Shinhan High senior, said she was proud that the PTP
School People to People International club is working closely with the 348th
Chapter. Shinhan has the only high Soldiers.
school PTP chapter in Korea. Brogden “It is very meaningful to me,” she
and Soldiers from the company said. “The reason why I joined PTP is
volunteer to teach conversational English that I was hoping to meet foreign
COURTESY PHOTO
for the PTP chapter once a month. They people.”
Hwang Chan-kyu, Shinhan High School principal, Capt. Megan Brogden, 348th plan to bring the students to Camp Khan said she wants to visit Camp
Quartermaster Company commander and Alan Feistner, Camp Humphreys deputy to the Humphreys next month for a tour of Humphreys. She hopes to enter the
garrison commander, plant azaleas at Shinhan High School. the installation and a look at the Military Nursing School next year.
April 21, 2006
Military Archdiocese bishop conducts confirmations
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — Nine members of the Area IV
Holy Family Parish received the Sacrament of
Confirmation from Bishop John J. Kaising, a bishop
of the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA, during
a special mass at Soldier Memorial Chapel, here
Monday.
Kaising spent several days touring military
installations as part of his Pacific confirmation tour,
which also included stops in Japan and Hawaii.
Although he told those in attendance that he “bleeds
Army Green,” he likes to say he is a “purple” bishop,
serving military parishioners worldwide.
Before quizzing the candidates, Kaising spoke about
how much he enjoys serving the military community.
“I spent the better part of my priesthood – 28 years,
eight months and four days to be exact – serving
soldiers and their families on active duty,” he said.
His message to the candidates centered on courage,
which is one of the “Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit”
along with wonder and awe, knowledge, reverence,
right judgment, Wisdom and understanding.
“It’s not easy in today’s world to have the courage
to stand up for what you believe in,” he said. “But, by
seeking confirmation, you are taking a step in the right
direction.”
During the service, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Joseph
Hannon, Area IV Support Activity Chaplain, presented
the confirmation candidates to the bishop.
Easy does it!
Pfc. Kim Jin-wook, Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area IV Support
Activity at Camp Carroll, kneels down and gingerly pokes a stick into the sand while attempting to detect a simulated mine during
Sergeant’s Time Training April 6 on Camp Walker’s Kelly Field.
STEVEN HOOVER
Bishop John J. Kaising, bishop of the Archdiocese for Military
Services, USA, administers the Holy Spirit to Allin Pangilinan
during confirmation at Soldier Memorial Chapel Monday. Kaising,
assisted by Chaplain (Maj.) Jim O’Neal (second from left) and
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Joseph Hannon (right), confirmed nine during
his visit to Daegu.
“As a community, they (the candidates) have moved
beyond the classroom,” Hannon said. “As a group,
periodically throughout the year, they assisted at St.
Joseph’s Homeless Shelter in downtown Daegu. Their
mission was to help serve meals for up to 500 people
over a three-hour period. Reflection on this process,
both in the classroom and at home, has been part of
their preparation.”
Hannon went on to say, “As pastors over the course
of this year, Father Jim O’Neal and myself can attest
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to their personal growth over the course of this
journey.” O’Neal, who in January was reassigned to
Camp Humphreys in Area III, previously held the Area
IV Chaplain’s position.
Confirmed during the ceremony were: Margarita
Alvarez, Michael Baltich, James Cannon, Geraldine
Davidson, Julian Lopez, Casey McHale, Allin
Pangilinan, Vincent San Nicolas, and Anthony West.
“For the past eight months, these nine young men
and women have been studying their faith and developing
a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit, in preparation
for confirmation,” said Lynn San Nicolas, their teacher.
“They put a lot of work into preparing, which included
some very rewarding community projects.”
The group also put together a project called “The
Angel Tree” for the Love and Hope Orphanage in
Daegu. Through this project, they were able to deliver
a truckload of Christmas gifts to the orphans.
“Both projects were certainly works of charity and
opened their eyes to the less fortunate within our
community,” San Nicolas said. “I know each of them
was fully prepared and I saw a great amount of
confidence and poise as Bishop Kaising sealed them
with the Holy Spirit.”
Kaising, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, joined the
Army in November 1969. He retired in June 1998, as
a colonel, and reported to Saint Dominic Parish in the
Greater Cincinnati area as the pastor. He was later
appointed Titular Bishop of Orrea Celia and Auxiliary
Bishop of the Archdiocese for Military Services.
Unit patches
symbols of
history, pride
By Spc. Tegan Kucera
111th Press Camp
CAMP HENRY — Twice a year,
Soldiers from all over the world come
to Korea to participate in exercises.
This is evident by the variety of
shoulder sleeve insignias, or shoulder
patches, seen around the installations.
Soldiers often have a great deal of
pride in the patches they wear because
of the history and tradition behind them.
Sgt. Rodney Remson, a broadcast
journalist with the 319th Mobile Public
Affairs Detachment, is proud of the
history of the 81st Regional Readiness
Command patch, which he learned from
a sergeant major during his first annual
training.
“To this day, I enjoy telling people
about my patch,” said Remson, who was
in Korea recently to participate in the
2006 Joint, Reception, Staging, Onward
Movement and Integration Exercise.
The 81st RRC patch, consisting of a
BILL S CIOTTI
black wildcat on an olive drab circle,
was the first shoulder patch ever worn
in the Army.
See Patches on Page 28
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Commissary Closed
for Inventory
The Taegu Commissary on Camp
Walker will be closed Tuesday for
inventory. For information, call
Isabelito Miraflor at 764-5310.
Holocaust
Remembrance
The Area IV Support Activity will
host a Holocaust Remembrance Day
observance 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Camp Walker’s
Soldier Memorial Chapel. Guest
speaker for the event is Rabbi David
Lapp, a retired chaplain and colonel.
For more information, call Master Sgt.
Sandra Gaston at 768-8972.
NEO Exercise in May
U.S. Forces Korea will conduct the 2006
Courageous Channel Noncombatant
Evacuation Operations exercise May
19 – 21. Participation for all Department
of Defense-affiliated noncombatants
is mandatory. The goal is to review
100 percent of NEO packets for
accuracy and completeness.
Participants interested in volunteering
for relocation to Japan (depart May
19, return May 21) as part of the
exercise, should contact their
respective NEO warden by Tuesday.
For more information, call Ken Edland
at 768-7737.
EO Course
An Area IV Equal Opportunity
Representative Course is scheduled
from May 1 – 12. The course trains
equal opportunity representatives,
who then go on to teach unit members
about equal opportunity, cultural
awareness and other topics. They also
function as liaisons between
individuals who wish to lodge an EO
complaint, the chain of command and
other officials. Registration deadline
is April 28. For information, call Master
Sgt. Sandra Gaston at 768-8972, Sgt.
1st Class Adam Morrison at 768-8542
or Sgt. 1st Class Redric Ledbetter at
765-8692.
TAS Book Fair
Taegu American School’s Parent
Teacher Organization is hosting a
book fair in the TAS Library May 1 –
5 during regular school hours.
Volunteers are needed to help with
setup on April 29, and to assist during
the fair. For information, or to
volunteer, call Rob Chartier at 011-
3333-6436 or Lena Allen at 768-9501.
Beauty Shops Closed
The Army and Air Force Exchange
Service Beauty Shops on Camps
Walker and Carroll will be closed for
training May 1. Later, from 6 – 8 p.m.,
a representative from Dudley’s Ethnic
Hair Care, the company providing the
training, will host a question and
answer session at the Camp Walker
Community Activities Center, Bldg S-
335. This session is open to all
interested parties. For more
information, call Chong Chu-yong at
768-7383.
Area IV
Officials recognize Camp Carroll volunteers
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Volunteers
from throughout the Camp Carroll
community were recognized for their
efforts at a luncheon ceremony April 13
at the Community Activities Center,
here. This year’s theme was “Inspire
by Example.”
The ceremony honored the efforts of
87 registered volunteers, who put in
10,851 hours from April 1, 2005, to
March 31, according to Walter
Brockmann, Camp Carroll’s Army
Community Service Coordinator.
“The total savings to the community
is estimated at almost $196,000,” he
said.
Selected as Camp Carroll’s Volunteers
of the Year were: Spc. Demont Moore,
Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment, 6th Ordnance Battalion
(U.S. Soldier category); Sgt. Myong Jae-
yub, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, Area IV Support Activity
(Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army
category); civilian Pamela J. Colon; and
local national Park Hee-young.
Moore’s volunteer hours come
primarily through his work for the Camp
Carroll Better Opportunities for Single
and Unaccompanied Soldiers Program.
During the past year, he said BOSS
program members participated in events
such as children’s Christmas parties,
collected funds to help the victims of
Hurricane Katrina, and many others.
“I appreciate being recognized for the
volunteer hours, but really, I don’t
deserve this award by myself,” he said.
“There are many others out there doing
what I do. The BOSS program couldn’t
survive without them also.”
Kids Rule at Daegu
Community Spring
Celebration
A participant aims for the basket at the ball toss game (right)
and two others demonstrate their Tae Kwon Do skills during the
Community Spring Celebration Saturday on Camp Walker’s Kelly
Field. The event drew approximately 350 participants. Held in
conjunction with Month of Military Child, the event featured a
variety of activities including face painting, train rides, and an
Easter egg hunt.
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YI TAE-YOON
Park Hee-young, Camp Carroll’s Local National
Volunteer of the Year, assists a Soldier at the
Camp Carroll Community Activities Center. Park
volunteers several hours daily Tuesday through
Saturday at the CAC.
Myong, who is also the HHC, Area
IV Support Activity senior KATUSA,
spends a couple hours each week
teaching English at ACS to a class which
usually consists of Korean-born spouses
of U.S. Soldiers and volunteers new to
working around Americans.
Colon teaches English to KATUSA
soldiers one afternoon a week and
volunteers at ACS on occasion.
Park, who works as a contractor at
the Camp Carroll commissary, volunteers
several hours each day, Tuesday through
Saturday, at the CAC. She has been
volunteering there for two years.
Besides the individual accolades,
Brockmann said that some units and
organizations should be highlighted as
well. Some examples are:
The 20th Area Support Group sends
two soldiers each week to the Seokjeon
Middle School to teach English to
students, while soldiers from 6th
Ordnance Battalion teach English at
Yakmok Middle School.
The 307th Integrated Theater Signal
Battalion supports the Gumi Samsung-
won Orphanage.
Soldiers visited the orphanage on a
monthly basis and held a Christmas
party where they provided gifts for the
children.
The 16th Medical Logistics Battalion
sponsors the Myoung-su Orphanage as
well as the Gumi Samsung-won
Orphanage. Also, Soldiers participate
with the Waegwan Mayor’s staff and
Rotary Club during Waegwan clean-up
activities.
Guest speaker for the luncheon was
Janice McHale, wife of Brig. Gen.
Timothy P. McHale, 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) commander.
“Every day, volunteers in this
community give their time, their talents
and skills and their energy to make a
difference in the lives of others,” she
said. “They (volunteers) help foster a
sense of community, service and
responsibility for generations to come.”
You are selfless men, women and
youth, he said.
“You embody the American and
Korean spirit of caring for each other,”
he said.
“Volunteers are truly an invaluable
resource, which makes the jobs of
military and community leaders much
easie,” she said. “They give, but they
receive as well. What they receive when
they volunteer is experience, training, a
chance to improve and share skills,
recognition and personal satisfaction –
satisfaction that in some way they have
made a difference.”
E-mail steve.hoover@korea.army.mil
PHOTOS BY KEVIN JACKSON
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Fitness Guru: 3 workouts a week yields benefits
By Carlos Algarin
Camp Carroll Sports Director
CAMP CARROLL – This article is
for those who have very little time to
devote to exercise, but are serious about
getting into or staying in shape.
It is my experience that devoting one
hour, two or three times a week, is
sufficient for cardiovascular, strength
and muscular development.
Many people make the mistake of
adding more exercises and sets to their
program to make it more difficult. To
increase intensity, do not look for ways
to do more exercise, look for ways to do
the same or even less. Try to increase
the intensity and shorten your workout
time by using the following methods:
Make sure exercise is
convenient. Getting to your exercise
equipment should be easy and
convenient. If you have to drive 30
minutes to get to your gym, you will
view working out as a chore. If you
spend more time traveling to the gym
than you do in the gym, you might want
to consider a program that you can do
in your home. Muscles do not care
where resistance comes from, they are
going to respond. Resistance can be
from body weight (push-ups, pull-ups,
dips, squats, etc.), rubber resistance
bands, machines, or a combination of
any of these.
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Choose muscle groups that are
Example exercise program
program: One hour three times a week. physically close together, such as biceps
and triceps, or chest and back, or
1. Five to 10 minutes of calisthenics (warm up to prevent injuries)before you engage in any physical activity. quadriceps and hamstrings.
Have alternate exercises for
2. Five to eight minutes of good basic stretching all major muscle groups. each muscle group. This is
especially important for those who are
3. Fifteen to 20 minutes of Cardiovascular Endurance training, go for a one to two mile walk and run if you pressed for time. Often there will be
are a beginner. Watch yourself – don’t overdo it. someone working on the piece of
equipment you want to use. You
4. Fifteen to 20 minutes of resistance training weights, rubber bands, also using your body weight , even should always have a back-up plan,
soup cans will do the work. an alternate exercise that trains the
same muscle group.
5. Finally, allow your body to cool down. Stretch one more time three to five minutes. Note for the readers: I hope you
find this information helpful. Your
Work several muscles in one group without any rest in between. For biggest challenge is not learning new
exercise. Another way to fit a workout example, do a set of shoulder presses exercises or the proper techniques; it’s
into your busy schedule is to choose and follow them immediately with a set not learning how many reps or sets to
exercises that work several major of lateral raises. This saves time and do or how much weight to use; nor is it
muscle groups at the same time. Squats forces a lot more blood into the deciding when or how to change your
or the leg press work the quadriceps, shoulders and provides a more intense exercise routine.
hamstrings, buttocks, and calves. and effective training stimulus for the The greatest challenge facing you at
Essentially, you will be training four shoulder muscles. The second way to this moment is deciding whether you are
muscle groups at the same time with do supersets is to train two opposing willing to take action and make time for
these exercises. muscle groups without any rest in yourself to feel and look better for your
Limit resting time. Skip the usual between. own good and your loved ones. The benefit
minute or so of resting time between You can use this superset style of of exercise goes beyond ourselves.
exercises. You can do this by doing training for two different muscle groups, Remember when you begin achieving
supersets, which involves doing two or but only if they have an agonist/ results, the excitement and fun you
more successive exercises for a given antagonist relationship with each other. experience will make the change and
muscle group without rest in between. In other words, on any given lift one time you’ve spent well worth the effort.
This can be done in one of two muscle is contracting and the other Action creates motivation! Good luck:
ways: The first is to do two or more muscle is relaxing (such as biceps and I hope you enjoy all the benefits of an
exercises in a row for the same muscle triceps when performing a biceps curl). effective exercise program.
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Patches from Page 25

The image of the wildcat, nicknamed
“Tuffy,” came from Wildcat Creek,
which is near the former Camp
Jackson, S.C. It was created when the
81st Infantry Division was training to
fight in World War I and formally
adopted in 1918. After WWI was over,
the rest of the Army followed the 81st
Inf. Div.’s example and created their
own patches.
Even after the 81st Inf. Div. was
inactivated in 1946, the patch and the
unit’s history still live on in the 81st RRC.
“It’s funny when people who are not
familiar with the patch take a guess as
to what it is, and I enjoy correcting
them,” Remson said.
The guesses have ranged from
bobcat, to a big dog to a camel, Remson
said. He said he likes to do trivia quizzes
on the history of his patch, because he
enjoys the patch and his division so
much.
“For myself, it’s a personal sense of
loyalty. I never thought about leaving my
unit of the 81st,” Remson said.
While the 81st has had the same patch
for almost 90 years, that is not the case
for an Oklahoma Army National Guard
division, which changed its patch in
1939 after the Nazis gained power.
Previously, the 45th Infantry Division
patch had what is now known as a
swastika. This Native American symbol
meaning “good luck,” represented the
four states that made up the 45th Inf.
Div. – Oklahoma, New Mexico,
Colorado and Arizona.
After the Nazi party gained power,
the division changed its patch. The 45th
even had a contest for the new design.
The design that was chosen was the
Thunderbird, a Native American symbol
meaning “sacred bearer of happiness
unlimited,” which was placed on a red
background.
During WWII, the “Thunderbirds”
fought in eight major campaigns and
spent 511 days on
the front lines.
They also served in
four campaigns
and spent 429 days
in battle during the
Korean War.
“There’s plenty
of history, and a
lot of tradition
behind the patch,”
said Sgt. Maj.
David Seals, from
the 45th Rear
Operations Center,
in Oklahoma City, who is proud of the
heritage behind his patch. His unit is part
of the 45th Combat Brigade Team,
which now carries on the traditions of
the 45th Inf. Div.
“It’s one of the most wildly known
patches in the Reserve or Guard. When
I came over in 2001, I was walking in
downtown Korea, and it was recognized
by a local person,” Seals said.
“I love it; I think it’s one of the most
recognized patches in the world,” said
Maj. Thomas Mackey, a plans and
operations officer for the 45th ROC.
Mackey said there were three
occasions during the recent exercise that
his patch was recognized on Camp
Henry. He said he was also approached
by a general who asked him what he
was doing so far away from Oklahoma.
While Mackey said he thinks the
Thunderbird
patch is one of the
better looking
patches worn by
S o l d i e r s
anywhere, Lt. Col.
Scott Thomas,
chief of operations
and plans, U.S.
Forces Korea,
does not think the
same about his
favorite patch.
“It doesn’t look
that great, but the
story behind it is interesting,” said
Thomas about the 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment patch.
Thomas served in the regiment from
1988 to 1993. He went to Desert Storm
with the regiment, so he still wears the
patch, but now on his right arm as a
combat patch.
The patch features a yellow trumpet
bound with a gray cord and with
mouthpiece in front of and extending
above a green scroll of three loops edged
in yellow and bearing in gray letters the
word “Brave” to the left of the trumpet
and the word “Rifles” to the right and
the numeral “3” also in gray immediately
below the trumpet bell.
Thomas said some people think it
looks like a bug, but he feels it’s
interesting and unique looking.
The saying “brave rifles” came from
the regiment’s actions during the
Mexican War, when the mounted
riflemen led a charge up a hill to capture
Chapultepec. Gen. Winfield Scott,
commanding General of the Army, later
stated, “Brave Rifles! Veterans! You
have been baptized in fire and blood and
have come out steel.”
“I’m very proud to wear this patch,
especially when you look at the long
and storied history from the Indian Wars
to leading the Third Army’s charges
across Europe; it is impressive,”
Thomas said.
“Tuffy” the wildcat was the first
patch to be worn on the sleeve, but
not the last. Each patch has a history
to go along with it, which represents
the pride of not only Soldiers from
the past, but those of the future as
well.
(Historical information from Institute
of Heraldry and 45th Infantry Division
Museum Web sites.)

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