P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING IN THE
4, 2006
Volume 4, Issue 41
Boxers mix it up at
Area III smoker
USFK honors outstanding Good Neighbors
Sgt. 1st Class Kelly McCargo
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Seven
Koreans and one Korean organization
were awarded by the U.S. Forces Korea
commander for their efforts to promote
friendship and strengthen the Republic
of Korea and the U.S. alliance.
More than 150 Korean and U.S.
civilians and servicemembers were on
hand at the Dragon Hill Lodge July 28,
when Gen. B. B. Bell, commander,
UNC/CFC/USFK, presented the Good
Neighbor Award to Koreans who were
recognized by various USFK
organizations for acts of generosity in
support of better understanding
between ROK and U.S. people.
The 4th Annual USFK Good
Neighbor Awards Ceremony was
sponsored by the USFK to recognize
Mail Call
Margarita Alvarez and Sal Pasanta, working
in the Area IV Consolidated Mailroom on
Camp Henry, unload the afternoon mail from
the truck so they can help begin the daily
process of getting community members
their letters and packages. They are two of
four summer hires working in the mailroom
during the second session, which ends
Aug. 18. Other organizations that have
employed summer hire students include the
Area IV Support Activity, Central Contracting
Command-Korea, 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary), and 168th
Medical Battalion in Daegu as well as the
Army Field Support Battalion – North East
Asia at Camp Carroll. For related story, see
Page 27.
R EPUBLIC OF KOREA Aug.
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Weekly is
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Visit http://
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individuals and organizations for
exceptional contributions resulting in a
better quality of life for military
members and to enhance Korean and
American relations.
“To our awardees: You are the heart
and soul of the Alliance. Frankly, you
and thousands like you are the Alliance.
You believe in a cause. The passion
and commitment that you demonstrate
is an inspiration to all of us,” Bell said.
The organization honored was the
Korea-American Friendship Society,
represented by former ambassador Park
Keun, president of the society.
Individual awardees included:The
organization honored was the Korea-
American Friendship Society,
represented by former ambassador Park STAFF SGT. DAVID CARDENAS
U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.B. Bell poses with Good Neighbor Award winners Kim Duk-
See Neighbors, Page 4
hyung (left) and Lee Jin-ju July 28.
USFK ur ges heightened
urges
force pr
force otection during
protection
Ulchi Focus LLens
ens 2006
USFK Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Forces Korea
leaders are warning USFK personnel to be aware of
the possibility of civil gatherings that might occur
during exercise Ulchi Focus Lens 2006. Although no
gatherings are formally registered at this time, USFK
anticipates civil gatherings will occur during the
exercise. UFL, a simulation-driven, command post
exercise that will involve both United States and
Republic of Korea forces, is scheduled to run from
Aug. 21 until Sept. 1.
Officials expects both registered and unregistered
gatherings during this timeframe. USFK will provide
awareness on events that warrant your attention.
Further information and details will be provided as
they become available. In keeping with existing force
protection guidance, USFK personnel are reminded
to avoid large civil gatherings and interaction with
protestors. DoD civilian employees, USFK invited
contractors and technical representatives and all USFK
dependents are also encouraged to follow the guidance
in this Force Protection Notice.
Ulchi Focus Lens is a regularly scheduled, annual
training exercise, designed to train, evaluate and
improve combined and joint procedures, plan, and
STEVEN HOOVER systems critical to the defense of the peninsula.
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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.
Area 1
Assault Consummated by a Battery,
Spouse Abuse (Civilian Female Victim),
Spouse Abuse (Military Male Victim) —
July 18, Subject 1 and 2 were involved
in a verbal altercation which turned
physical when Subject 2 struck Subject
1 on the back of his/her head with a
laptop computer and he/she retaliated
by throwing him/her on the bed. At 8:01
p.m., July 21, Subject 1 reported to the
Provost Marshal Office, where he/she
was advised of his/her legal rights,
which he/she waived, denying the
offenses. Subject 1 was released to his/
her unit. Subject 2 was advised of his/
her rights, which he/she waived,
rendering a written sworn statement and
released on his/her own recognizance.
This is a final report.
Area 3
Shoplifting — Subject 1 was observed
by Witness 1 via closed circuit television
entering a dressing room, placing a white
tank top over a black one and then
proceeding to the checkout counter to pay
for the two items as one. Subject 1
proceeded to leave the Main Exchange
without rendering payment for the white
tank top. Subject 1 was detained,
transported to the Army and Air Force
Exchange Service Security Office and then
transported to the Camp Humphreys
PMO. Subject 1 was advised of his/her
legal rights, which he/she waived,
rendering a written sworn statement
denying the above offense. Subject 1 was
further processed and released to his/ her
unit. Investigation continues by MPI.
Larceny of Government Property —
Person(s) unknown, by means unknown,
removed Victim 1’s duffel bag containing
a PT mat, Gortex bottom, two Mission
Oriented Protective Posture suit tops and
bottoms, overshoes, camelback, two
canteens, waterproof bag, entrenching
tool, poncho, wet weather top, bear suit
top, bear suit bottom, entrenching tool
carrier, rucksack, rucksack frame, and a
complete three-piece sleeping bag, which
was unsecured and unattended at Bldg.
2122, Room 119. There were no signs of
forced entry. Investigation continues.
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Commentary The Morning Calm Weekly
Answering the Call to War
By Kamryn Jaroszewski understood what the Quick Reaction being taken from the home I’d made
Army News Service for the last three years – away from
Force was until after he came home.
Four years after saying “I do” to Despite being a parachute rigger, my military family – and dropped
my military man, we’re gearing up Jared trained to be a gunner on a into the arctic in my third trimester
for round three. Experts say 26-man QRF team tasked with of pregnancy.
confusion, anger and denial are all a convoy security in Iraq. I knew he I tried to keep my hormones
part of learning about deployments. would drive around protecting under control and look at everything
I’m not sure what stage I’m in – it vehicles, but I didn’t know about as an adventure. Then I found out
tends to change by the minute, the secret missions or exactly how he was going back to Iraq.
sometimes. accurate sniper rounds could be. Or I have to admit I’ve struggled
This one has hit me much harder that he had no protection around his slightly with keeping a positive
than the first two. hatch for the first half of his attitude. It will be nice to pay off
Deployment number one came deployment. our bills, but he’ll miss our
five months into our marriage. I Ignorance was bliss. daughter’s first words, steps and
knew it would happen before we That deployment was harder on holidays.
said our vows, so it was basically a us emotionally. Jared lost his dad on I realize I’m not unlike thousands
waiting game; I put New Year’s Day, of other military wives who
on my “supportive “At times, I wish we could and a friend from temporarily become single parents
wife” hat and ran with while their husbands deploy again.
hide our heads in the sand his unit, Sgt.
it. Jared left in Rocky Payne, a I also know I don’t always have
September 2002
and pretend we don’t hear few months after to like it. At times, I wish we could
bound for Bagram Air Uncle Sam knocking at the that. hide our heads in the sand and
Base, Afghanistan. I door.” Rocky’s death is pretend we don’t hear Uncle Sam
was still in the Army an example of the knocking at the door.
then, and found myself taking more enemy’s accuracy. In reality, I know I have to set an
pride in my uniform and what it But instead of remembering his example for my daughter – even at
stood for; after all, my husband was year in Iraq with sorrow, we instead an early age. Through me, she will
a desert-clad warrior defending the felt immense pride; Jared’s QRF learn how to be a strong,
freedoms of the United States. team drove 1,197,000 miles with no independent woman. She will learn
We missed our first birthdays, accidents or fatalities. I’m forever it’s okay to miss someone and to be
holidays and anniversary together, indebted to those 25 men, because afraid for them.
but I learned to survive for seven there were a few close calls. Most importantly, though, she will
months with my dog, Amigo, When he returned, I was skinny learn how to be patriotic and believe
prayers from my family and calls and tanned and ready to jump into in the values that make up the country
from Jared as my sole comforts. starting a family with both feet. she was so lucky to be born in. So
I’d never smiled so big in my life Two months later, we were for her, I will put aside my frustration
as I did the day he came home. I pregnant. Two months after that, about this deployment and teach her
shouted to the world that my we found out we’d be reporting to the first lesson of her life: her daddy
husband was a hero. Alaska in the middle of the winter is a hero.
We had one year together before for a three-year tour. (Editor’s note: Kamryn
he left again. All of my careful planning went Jaroszewski is the editor of Alaska
I was grateful I never really right out the window. I was now Post at Fort Richardson, Alaska.)
SMA to award Valley F
Valley orge Military College scholarship
Forge
By Master Sgt. Terry Anderson complete a two-year degree.
Army News Service “This scholarship supports Soldiers who want to
WASHINGTON – Applications for the General H. complete their education and continue their military career
Norman Schwarzkopf Scholarship to Valley Forge Military in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve, and take on
College in Pennsylvania are being accepted through Aug. the increased responsibilities of a commissioned officer,”
15. said Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston
VFMC is one of five Early Commissioning Programs
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USA Basketball Schedule
The USA Basketball Men’s National
Team, led by Duke University head
coach Mike Krzyzewski, is scheduled
to visit Seoul as participants in the
World Basketball Challenge 2006, and
will sponsor “Hoops for Troops” during
their time in the Republic of Korea, Aug.
11-16.
The U.S. team will play two exhibition
games, at 4 p.m., Aug. 13, and at 3 p.m.,
Aug. 15. The players have purchased
1,000 tickets for each of their games,
donating them for active-duty
servicemembers stationed here. For
information on ticket distribution is
available through servicemember chains
of command.
The team will conduct practice, open to
ID cardholders, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
Aug. 14 at Collier Field House here, and
again from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 16
at Carey Field House, Camp Casey.
Ethics Training
Area II Annual Ethics and Acquisition
Training will be offered each month
through the end of calendar year 2006.
the first class will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday.
All training will be conducted at the
Balboni Theater.
Battalion and higher level commands
may coordinate for separate individual
unit training outside the set schedule.
For information on the training, or for
information on other dates, call Capt.
Yong J. Lee at 753-6631/7092.
Junior Golf Clinics
Sung Nam Golf course will hold junior
golf instructional clinics Monday thru
Aug. 11. All interested juniors ages 7-17
are invited to attend. The times will be 9-
11 a.m. Monday thru Thursday at the
Sung Nam Golf Course driving range and
7-10 a.m., Friday at Sung Nam on the golf
course. All equipment and instruction
from the golf course’s PGA of America
staff will be provided at no charge. Call
Jim Shaw or Jack Delaney at 736-3483 to
sign up.
Food Service Ball
Eighth U. S. Army/IMA KORO Food
Service cordially invites everyone to
attend Korea’s First Annual Food Service
Ball beginning at 6 p.m., Sept. 16, at the
Dragon Hill Lodge’s Naija Ballroom on
Yongsan Garrison.
Dress is Dress Mess, Dress Blue Uniform,
or Class A dress uniform (with bow tie
and white shirt) for military; and formal
attire for civilians. For information, call
Warrant Office Lena Tull or Master Sgt.
Cory Watson at 723-4987 or 730-2867.
ROCKS Inc.
ROCKS Inc, Morning Calm Chapter
welcomes all interested officers to join
us in our meet and greet at the Main Post
Club/Reggie’s today. If you are
concerned about our junior leaders’
development, enjoy mentoring, a junior
officer concerned about your future in
the military and interested in community
support, please attend this event as well
as all of our future meetings and events
that this chapter will host.
News
Sailors attached to Commander Naval Forces Korea enjoy a dinner with the Republic of Korea
Navy on Mang-Sang Beach in Donghae. The dinner was part of a recent two-day team-building
event which involved both the U.S. and ROK navies.
Weekend brings together
U.S., Korean navies
By Mass Communication Specialist
1st Class Lisa Wassilieff
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs
DONGHAE — A break from a rainy
monsoon season brought smiles and
laughter and the beginning of a
wonderful weekend for the participants
of a two-day team building event here
Saturday and Sunday.
This show of camaraderie and
friendship involved members of the
Republic of Korea Navy hosting the
event for U.S. Navy sailors attached to
Command Naval Forces Korea.
The purpose of the event was to bring
together the two military forces with
various activities to build unity and
friendship with one another.
The first day began with a luncheon
where traditional Korean barbecue was
served and the two navies toasted each
other with an eagerness to let the
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GI Bill benefits
now transferrable
Army News Service
WASHINGTON – The Army
announced today the implementation of
a pilot program allowing Soldiers in
critical skills who reenlist the ability to
transfer Montgomery GI Bill benefits to
their spouse.
Enlisted Soldiers who have
completed at least six years of service,
reenlist for a minimum of four years,
qualify for a Selective Reenlistment
Bonus (SRB), and are entitled to a
Zone B or Zone C bonus will have the
option to transfer up to 18 of 36
months of their MGIB entitlement.
MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS LISA WASSILIEFF
Soldiers can choose between a full
SRB or a slightly reduced SRB plus
the ability to transfer more than
$18,000 in benefits.
The fiscal 2006 basic MGIB
monthly benefit for fulltime training
is currently $1,034. This benefit is
also available but prorated for part-
time enrollment.
Soldiers who elected the Army
weekend events begin. After the College Fund (ACF) as an enlistment
luncheon, the partipants went to Mang- option and/or have enrolled and paid
Sang Beach where they spent the entire toward the $600 MGIB Additional
afternoon and evening. Opportunity can include their
With the sunny weather and warm expanded benefit (MGIB, ACF and
greetings from the ROK Navy members, MGIB Additional Opportunity) in the
both navies were ready to let the transferability program.
afternoon events commence. The team- The Army will study the results of
building activities included swimming, the program with the possibility of
beach volleyball and boat riding. To top making it a permanent part of the
the day off there was a dinner of beef Army’s reenlistment policies.
and sausage grilled on the beach, “The Army continues to focus on
campfires and a musical concert with and provide support to Soldiers’
performers from members of both the families because it is the right thing
ROK and U.S. Navy. to do, and because we know that we
The second day began bright and recruit Soldiers, but retain families,”
early with a breakfast at the Navy Club. said Maj. Gen. Sean Byrne, director
Afterward, there was a choice of either of Army Military Personnel
Management.
golfing or a tour of Moo-Roong Valley.
Soldiers interested in participating in the
The tour had two stops, the Samhwa
program should visit their Army retention
See Navy, Page 4 career counselor for information.
BOSS TTalk
alk
Eighth U.S. Army’s Command Sgt.
Maj. Barry Wheeler speaks at the
recently held Better Opportunities
for Single and unaccompanied
Solders’ Quarterly Meeting. At the
meeting, Wheeler covered a variety
of topics, including; not
glamorizing alcohol, fixing 4 p.m.
Thursday as Soldiers’ Time, zero
tolerance for Sexual Assault, noting
that the U.S. Army in Korea
Standards book — Warrior
Standards book – has been
rescinded, how clarifying
standards and “ shrinks the gray
zone,” curfew and transportation.
Wheeler also stressed the
importance of good leadership for
today’s Soldiers. “Show me a
good unit,” he said, “I will show you
a good first sergeant.”
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Neighbors
Keun, president of the society. Individual
awardees included:
Han Tae-dong, People-to-People
International, Daegu chapter president;
Han was recognized for organizing
cultural tours for U.S. Servicemembers
and their families to learn more about
Korean history and culture. Han also
spearheaded a Hurricane Katrina relief fund
among the Korean community from
which he donated all proceeds to the
American Red Cross.
Retired ROK Sgt. Maj. Kang Kyung-
seo, ROK/U.S. Marine Corps Friendship
Association, chief director; Kang, aside
from sponsoring Thanksgiving and
Christmas dinners to unaccompanied U.S.
Marines stationed in Korea, personally
spearheads an annual U.S. Marines Toys
for Tots throughout the Korean
community.
Kim Sang-hwan, Korean-American
Friendship Circle, Daegu chapter
president; Kim has sponsored countless
Korean cultural orientation tours and free
concerts at the Daegu Opera House to
introduce U.S. servicemembers and their
families to Korean experiences, traditional,
culture and music.
Kwon Doo-hyun, Gyeonggi Province,
vice governor. Hailing from “Warrior
Country” Kwon spearheaded the
expansion and reconstruction of roadways
routinely used by U.S. Military equipment.
Host to more than 3,000 U.S.
servicemembers for the 2nd Infantry
Division Newcomers Orientation, Kwon
has instituted the World Women Cultural
Event with ROK and U.S female
servicemembers and has coordinated
Scholarship
Second lieutenants commissioned
under the ECP are required to serve part-
time in the National Guard or Army
Reserve as they complete their final two
years towards a bachelor’s degree at a
college of their choice. The recipient will
receive federal and state tuition which, in
many cases, will cover the full tuition.
The ideal candidate has completed his
or her first term of enlistment and will be
ready for ETS on or about Aug. 15, 2006,
and has completed little or no college
Navy
Buddhist Temple and the Chungok Cave
tour.
During the temple portion of the tour,
there was also a traditional Korean tea
ceremony. Following the morning
activities, there was a luncheon at the
Mangsang Grand Hotel. Before eating,
both navies again gave toasts of gratitude
to each other. Although the weekend
wasn’t officially complete until the ROK
Navy handed out tokens of their
appreciation which consisted of neck ties
for the men and scarves for the women.
Lt. Jimmy Soong, the engineering
plans officer attached to CNFK, helped
coordinate the two-day event with the
ROK Navy. Soong enjoyed the weekend
activities and felt very appreciated for the
job he does as a Naval officer in the
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tours to Gyeonggi factories and
universities.
Lee Jin-ju, Sook Myung Womens’
University and Special Operations Command
Korea (SOCKOR) Outreach Group
coordinator. The youngest awardee at 24,
Lee successfully established closer relations
between students and SOCKOR personnel
through cultural exchange activities ranging
from tours of Korean palaces and museums
to American Super Bowl Parties and
SOCKOR Hails and Farewells.
Wouen You-dack, Pyongteak City Hall,
Songtan Branch Director. Wouen assisted
the Osan Air Base by coordinating funding
of speed bumps along the main thruway
from the community toward the air base
to promote pedestrian safety amidst
motorists. Host to a Joint Arbor Day
celebration between the Songtan
community and Osan servicemembers,
Wouen has also sponsored numerous
cultural tours and social events.
A special Lifetime Achievement award
was presented to Kim Duk-hyung, director
of the War Memorial Activities
Association, Namhae. For 60 years, Kim
has personally kept alive the memory of
11 U.S. Army Air Corps crewmembers
who died in a fiery crash near the summit
of Mangwoon Mountain. After World War
II, Kim began annual memorial services
at the site that continue today.
“The Republic of Korea and U.S. Alliance
will remain strong forever,” Kwon said. “I
am very pleased to be recognized for this
award because it is a strong symbol of the
ROK and U.S. alliance … there is not enough
that (we all can do) to preserve this great
alliance.”
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credits. The applicant can be from the
active or reserve component, and must
have strong leadership skills and must
possess the mental and physical qualities
needed to succeed in a rigorous college
preparatory environment.
Once commissioned, the recipient will
have the opportunity to remain in the
reserve component or serve on active
duty after completing a bachelor’s degree.
For applications and instructions, go
to www.VFMAC.edu.
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Republic of Korea.
“I feel we (the U.S. Navy) are here to
protect the peninsula and essentially the
ROK Navy made us feel welcome to be
here,” Soong said.
Soong also feels team-building events
like these are crucial to have in an overseas
location. “These events help create cultural
understanding amongst the two navies.
Personally for me, this was my first time
interacting with another navy. I found
them to be a very professional group of
people and feel this was a well organized
event,” he said.
The event proved to be a success with
both navies learning a great deal more about
each other and overall, simply enjoying
the weekend and the beautiful weather
with one another.
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Vivian George, EEO manager for Area I, teaches the principles of the new No Fear Act of 2002 to Area I managers July 26 at CRC. “This is a very good act, it promotes good leadership,” she said.

No Fear: new act comes to W arrior Country

Warrior
By Jim Cunningham their EEO officer as well as the solve the problem. Management is up the telephone and make the
Area I Public Affairs Management, Employee Relations aware of the employee’s appointment for the employee,”
CAMP RED CLOUD—In 2002 Office if there is a complaint nonperformance, and management George said. “This shows the
the U.S. Congress passed the made against them by an should do something to help the manager is interested in trying to
Notification and Federal Employee employee, George explained. employee before it becomes a resolve the complaint. This will keep
Anti-Discrimination and “When managers have problem. the problem from escalating.”
Retaliation Act. This act requires concerns regarding employees, Most of the time managers are Managers should be leaders of
federal agencies be accountable they should come and talk to me promoted to their positions people as well as adept at their jobs,
for violations of anti- to see how we can work it out because of their job skills, and but often times this is not the case.
discrimination and whistleblower before it becomes a more many are not skilled in being George provides information to help
protection laws; to require each problematic matter,” George said. leaders of people. managers improve their leadership
federal agency post quarterly on “Managers really need to come “There is a big difference abilities.
its public website certain to talk to me before the employee between a manager and a leader. “I send out a lot of articles about
statistical data relating to federal files a complaint.” Managers also must be leaders to leadership and mentoring,” George
sector equal employment When managers have an manage people, help people, said. “Every time I get a new article
opportunity complaints filed with employee who is not performing, mentor employees and help them I send it out to all the managers and
an agency and for other purposes. they should see their EEO officer out,” George said. supervisors. I have put together a
The act was signed into law by before taking action. If employees get the help they lot of training.
President Bush May 15, 2002. “If a manager does not help an need when they need it, most “We are a diverse group of
“This is a employee complaints would not happen. people, unless we know how we are
very good “ If the manager does the job correctly and that is not “The programs are here to help going to work together we will
act,” said an employee says he wants to go to EEO or performing, management as well,” George continue to misunderstand and not
Vivian Management Employee Relations and file often times said. “Civilian Personnel and EEO communicate well with each other.
George, a complaint, the manager should pick up the situation are good programs to help Being aware of our differences and
Equal the telephone and make the appointment for gets blown managers to help the employees helping each other in the work place
Employment out of and not to create problems.” can enrich our work experience and
the employee,”
Opportunity proportion Some managers are afraid of improve our quality of work,
manager for Vivian George and causes complaints made by employees explained George.
Area I. Area I EEO manager bigger they supervise. “Managers and employees should
“Management problems as “If the manager does the job have confidence now they can get
should come to see me if they time goes on,” George said. correctly and an employee says he the help they need and have no fear
have questions in reference to When that happens the wants to go to EEO or Management of retaliation.”
employees.” employee comes to file a Employee Relations and file a
Managers should come to see complaint before management can complaint, the manager should pick E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
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CRC Main Gate Closing
Camp Red Cloud main gate will be closed
this weekend, Aug 5 and 6. The area will
be closed for construction work and
paving.
Boys and Girls Club Day
Boys and Girls Club Day, formerly
National Kids Day, will be celebrated
Sept. 16. It is celebrated to remind the
children in our lives just how important
they are.
Defense Biometric
Identification System
It is USFK policy that all children,
regardless of age, are to be registered in
the Defense Biometric Identification
System. All sponsors, especially recent
arrivals to Korea, should ensure all family
members are registered in DBIDS. The
May 2006 Courageous Channel exercise
revealed that several hundred children
of USFK personnel are not registered in
DBIDS. To register a child under 10 in
DBIDS, bring an original or certified copy
of the child’s birth or adoption certificate
or their passport. Have the child’s Social
Security Number available.
30K Bike Race
Morale, Welfare and Recreation will
hold a 3- kilometer bike race at Camp
Casey Saturday. The location for the race
is Hanson Field House. It is open to
active-duty military, DoD civilians and
thier adult family members stationed on
USFK installations. Registration is from
7 to 7:45 a.m. Racing begins at 9 a.m.
MWR Movie Night
at Camp Casey
MWR movie night at the Camp Casey
Community Activity Center begins at 5
p.m.today.
Osan Shopping Tour
The Osan shopping tour will leave from
the CRC CAC at 8 a.m., Camp Stanley
CAC 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
Star Wars Movie
Marathon
The MWR “Star Wars” movie marathon
will start at noon Saturday.
MWR Monopoly Day
Monopoly day will begin at noon
Sunday at Camp Casey CAC
Summer Time Night
Horror Movie
Camp Stanley will have its summer time
night horror movie beginning at 4 p.m.
Monday at the CAC.
Camp Casey Movie Night
MWR will present their movie night at
the Camp Casey CAC starting at 5 p.m.
Wednesday.
MWR Semi-Celebrity
Show, “TROPIKIIMBA”
The MWR Semi-Celebrity Show
“Tropikiimba” will begin at 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the Gateway Club.
Area I The Morning Calm Weekly
PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM
Col. Forrest Newton, Area I commander (center), along with all those instrumental in making the new CRC bus terminal a reality, cut the ribbon July 26.
CRC opens new bus terminal
By Jim Cunningham sidewalk now,” Huber said. “We know you are on foot up
Area I Public Affairs “Originally it was planned to be here, and we try to make it so that
CAMP RED CLOUD — Soldiers grass, but we know Soldiers take you won’t have to hump 12 miles
will catch the bus in comfort at the shortest route to where they are just to get to a service,” Newton
Camp Red Could from now on going, so we made a concrete patio said. “That’s what it’s all about,
thanks to the new bus terminal, of it with picnic tables. This cost an let’s cut this ribbon.”
which officially opened July 26. additional $33,673.”
“This is all about you, the Huber went on to thank the Seo E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
Soldier,” said Col. Forrest Newton, Hee Construction Co. as being an
Area I commander. “We wanted to “absolute treasure to work with,”
move this bus station up here and Ken Jen from the U.S. Army
because this is where the barracks Corps of Engineers for their
are located” wonderful support.
The whole idea is to make the The contract for the bus station is
bus terminal convenient for the not where the planning began.
Soldier, Newton said. “This station “This has been a very long
is centrally located to all the things awaited process, it has taken us 13
you need: years starting
the
commissary,
“This has been a very long awaited process. with the
negotiation of
the cab It has taken us 13 years starting with the the south
company negotiation of the south wall. When I got wall,” Huber
and here we were able to accelerate that and said. “When I
Mitchell’s. get the front wall done and then start major got here we
That’s the construction projects.” Lt. Col. William Huber, were able to
whole idea CRC garrison commander accelerate that
behind it.” and get the
Lt. Col. William Huber, Camp Red Cloud
The 392 day contract period front wall done and then start major
garrison commander, points out the changes
began June 13, 2005. The total construction projects.”
to the original construction plans. “Anytime
costs were $830,895 including two After the wall was finished the
you change the original design it costs
modifications. gas station project was done, which
money,” he said.
“Several things about this station made it more convenient and
were changed from the original accessible. Everyone can see what a
design,” said Lt. Col. William Huber, major improvement was made to our
CRC garrison commander. “Anytime service.
you make a change to the original “Lt. Col. Huber was the driving
design it cost money.” force behind this,” Newton said.
The steps directly in front of the “He wanted to make this happen for
new bus terminal front entrance lead the Soldiers, and he wanted to make
to Mitchell’s Club, which was not this like the center of a campus,
originally planned, explained Huber. more like a college.”
Other changes were made to the Because the Soldier is on foot Before the dedication ceremony, the bus
patio directly in front of the bus here in Area I, the bus station being station was alive with business from
terminal. so conveniently located will save Soldiers and others on their way to other
“The whole concrete patio here is some steps. camps and destinations.
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Area I offers reduced
KATUSA golf fees
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD — Morale,
Welfare and Recreation officials
announced that Korean Augmentation
to the U.S. Army Soldiers can now
play golf in Area I at reduced rates.
“This concept came about as a
result of Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, Camp
Casey garrison commander,” Denise
James, MWR director, said. “Chris
Bradford, chief of our community
operations division, drafted a proposal
and submitted it to Col. Forrest
Newton, Area I commander. He
approved the request immediately.”
The anticipated level of
participation will not adversely affect
golf business, Bradford said. It is
another attempt to open up
opportunities for KATUSAs to golf
more. The new rates are cut in half.
“It’s important we offer services
and programs targeted for our
KATUSAs since their pay is
significantly lower than their U.S.
counterparts,” James said. “We didn’t
want it to be just a one-year deal. We
hope to continue this tradition for
many years.”
For those KATUSA Soldiers
Area I
Also, the driving range at Casey is
open until 9 p.m. from Monday to
Friday and until 8 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday and until 7 p.m. at Camp Red
Cloud.
Sgt. Lee Joong bum, senior
KATUSA, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, Area I
Support Activity, said he was very
happy to hear about the new rates and
the free golf club rentals from the pro
shop.
“If I could bring my family
members here to play golf then they
could teach me at the same time and
that would even be more enjoyable,”
Lee said. “My father wanted to teach
me when I was younger, but I wasn’t
interested because I felt it was an older
man’s sport.”
Lee believes once the KATUSA
Soldiers practice enough to become
skilled at it MWR could include a golf
competition between the KATUSA and
U.S. Soldiers.
“Every year KATUSA-U.S. Soldier
Friendship Week’s celebration and
competition is held with the awarding
of more than 20 trophies and other
awards,” James said. “The competition
includes everything from tug-of-war to
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Soldiers (including KATUSAs) in
uniform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily
except weekends and holidays. Plus,
all Area I facilities are open to KATUSA
Soldiers for their events: swimming,
basketball and soccer games.
“The main difference between soccer
and golf is when you’re playing golf,
it’s all up to you,” Lee said. “When you
screw up, it’s all on you. There are no
teammates to back you up whereas in
soccer, your teammates are always
going to be there. There are 11 guys on
the field with you at all times. You can
back your teammates up as well as have
them help you. In golf, you’re kind of
out there on your own, playing your
own game.”
Nevertheless, the one program
MWR would like to see the KATUSA
Soldiers involved in is with Better
Opportunities for Single and
unaccompanied Soldiers. BOSS plans
activities that enhance Soldiers’ overall
quality of life.
James would like to get input from
the KATUSA Soldiers on what
programs interest them. She believes
this can be done through BOSS.
“All in all, it’s always a fun
experience to golf in Area I for people MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON

interested in learning how to play golf, soccer, and now we can add golf.” of all ages,” James said. Kil Kwang-Chun, Area I community relations
the Camp Casey golf course has a free In addition, Area I bowling alleys officer, demonstrates how to use a golf club at
golf clinic Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. offer reduced fees and free bowling for E-mail banishm@korea.army.mil the driving range.

CRC gets resumix tips

JIM CUNNINGHAM
Toy Curry and Chandani Buccino, FRC facilitators, brief Fires
Brigade family members July 28.
Fires Brigade gets new FRG
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY—Many times Soldiers find themselves
needing assistance with the woes of Army life. That is where
the Family Readiness Group steps in.
“I want the families to know that we are here,” said
Chandani Buccino, FRG facilitator. “Family support is very
important.”
The meeting held July 28 was indeed very important for
the Fires Brigade.
“This is the first time the Fires Brigade has had an FRG
meeting. It is so very important for the family members to
know that we are here and ready to support them when they
have needs,” said Toy Curry, FRG facilitator.
The meeting started with a briefing on the services offered
by Army Community Services by Faith Barnes, supervisor,
social service representative. “The FRG is here for you, it’s
here to guide you when you need help,” Barnes said.
The first meeting is always to explain what the FRG does
and what it offers those spouses that are experiencing Army
life for the first time, or spouses that need support when their
Soldier spouse is in the field,” Curry said.
By Grace Richardson “Don’t leave anything blank, hours worked
Area I stringer per week, description of duties – this is what
CAMP RED CLOUD — Using Resumix can y o u d i d , ” B r o w n s a i d . “ T h e r e i s a 1 2 , 0 0 0
b e c o n f u s i n g f o r f i r s t t i m e u s e r s . R o g e r character maximum, which may allow you to
Brown, employment readiness program include at least three or four previous
c o o r d i n a t o r f o r A r e a I A r m y C o m m u n i t y occupations.”
Service, gives Resumix training that can put After one has finished creating their resume
it all in perspective. in Resumix, applying for jobs becomes much
“People who are hiring want to read short, easier.
brief and to the point resumes,” Brown said. Yo u s h o u l d s u b m i t y o u r r e s u m e a n d
“Reading unnecessary things is aggravating; supplemental data to the system so that you
sometimes too much information is bad.” will be able to apply for jobs, Brown explains.
There are some details everyone should When you go to the ‘search for jobs’ part of
know about how to fill out a resume in the the main Web site (acpol.army.mil/employment)
Resumix system. you can click on it and look for jobs you want
“Start with the oldest occupation and work to apply.
your way up chronologically,” Brown said. “A person can search for specific titles or
“For salary, if you begin with ‘per year,’ then pay grades,” Brown said. “Many people don’t
do the same with the other jobs. Just multiply k n o w t h a t t h e r e i s a l s o a c h o i c e b e t w e e n
it out. Don’t do working for the federal
‘per year’ on
“People who are hiring want to read short, brief and g o v e r n m e n t o r p r i v a t e
your first job contractors. Also, for
to the point resume. Reading unnecessary things is
description and overseas spouses of
aggraviating; sometimes too much information is
then ‘per federal government
m o n t h ’ o n t h e bad. ” employees and veterans
next.” Roger Brown, t h e r e are hiring
P e r h a p s employment readiness program coordinator preferences.”
most important When a resume is
of all is to have all the details and precise finished, click on “self-nominate,” and it will
information about one’s work history available automatically submit the resume for the jobs
before beginning to fill out a resume. a person chooses.
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A AFES officials: Strike over more quickly,” O’Brien said. “We want
Taxi drivers end walk-out
a service our customers can rely on.”
By David McNally Sixty-four taxis were on the road in
Area II Public Affairs Area II as of 4 p.m. July 28.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Army Area II Logistics Director Lydia
and Air Force Exchange Service Grohmann said even with the end of
officials announced the end of the two- the strike DOL plans to continue
week taxi strike July 28. enhanced post shuttle bus service during
“We’re happy that the service is back peak hours (4-5:30 p.m.).
in business,” said The post
AAFES Northern “We want a service our shuttle service
Exchange General customers can rely on.” normally offers
Manager Betty a bus every 30
—Betty O’Brien
O'Brien. “It’s a minutes. During
service that is definitely needed here and peak hours, Area II officials increased
one we want to continue to provide, no service to every 15 minutes.
matter who provides it.” “We can continue to provide
The strike had affected Area I and II additional drivers until school starts,”
since mid-July. she said.
“We were surprised that the strike DAVID MCNALLY
even started and didn’t get resolved E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil Taxi drivers return to work July 28 after a two-week strike.

Area II withstands heavy rains, no damage

PVT. JUNG JAE-HOON
Spc. Yorkana Rodriguez, ROK soldiers and local officials
combine forces at the Han River cleanup site July 26.
U.S. troops help Seoul
with Han River cleanup
By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
SEOUL — More than 100 U.S. Soldiers, Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers, Republic
of Korea Army staff and local officials joined forces
in Han River cleanup operations July 26.
The first rainfall of monsoon season July 15-18
dumped more than 12 inches of rain in many areas
of Korea, making the Han River flood onto many
public parks and roads.
“We received a request by the 1st Regiment of
the 56th ROK Division to assist in the cleanup effort
along the Han River,” said 8th Army U.S. Army
Civil Military Operations Chief Maj. (Promotable)
Thomas Whitaker. “To enhance Korean-American
relations and strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, we
sent volunteers to help.”
Whitaker said they wanted to show the Seoul
community that “we are living here as they do.”
Volunteers gathered at Yongsan’s Balboni
Theater and with the equipment provided by the
Han River Management Office, they proceeded to
the cleanup site.
See Cleanup
Cleanup, Page 12
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — With heavy rainfall
last week, the Area II commander raised road
conditions to AMBER and the flood condition to level
II.
Area II officials said even with nearly 7 inches of
rainfall, the community reported no damage or
flooding.
“We continue to take mitigating actions like clearing
drainage areas,” said Area II Public Works Director
Michael Chung. “This has helped us keep the water
moving during monsoon season.”
During AMBER road conditions officials warned
of using extra caution when driving.
“We ask that people minimize driving during
AMBER road conditions,” said Area II Plans, Training,
Mobilization and Security Director Gerald Casey.
The following may authorize use of military vehicles
during AMBER road conditions:
„Commanders (all levels)
„Officers O-3 and above
„Warrant Officers CW-5 and above
„Civilian Supervisors GS/KGS-10 and above
Casey said to avoid low-lying areas, rivers and
bridges during heavy rainfall.
“Be especially safe when driving around the bridges
off post,” he said, “because there is a potential for
reduced visibility and loss of traction on roadways.”
Area II officials said they continue to take PHOTOS BY PVT . JUNG JAE-HOON
necessary precautions to enforce destructive weather A Soldier slogs through a July 27 rainfall at Yongsan Garrison.
plans.
“We want to make sure units practice proper
destructive weather safety techniques and report
any damage to the Area II DPTMS staff duty officer
and staff duty noncommissioned officer,” Casey
said.
Road conditions returned to GREEN Saturday,
and the flood conditions reverted to level I Sunday.
Area II Public Affairs will continue to post a
severe weather warning slide on the Commander's
Access Channel and publish updates to the Area II
Web site (http://area2.korea.army.mil) as necessary.
Vehicles manuever through heavy water during flood condition
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil level II July 27.
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Nutrition Classes
Join a nutrition class 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday at the 121st General Hospital
Nutrition Clinic. The classes cover
nutrition basics, exercise and dining
out smart. For information, call 737-
5521.
Touch of Sturgis
Area II will host a “A Touch of Sturgis”
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Yongsan
Bowling Center. MWR will provide
some refreshments and giveaways and
the Yongsan Motorcycle Club will
have more than 25 motorcycles on
display. The group will also have
booths to promote motorcycle safety.
Hoops for Troops
See the U.S.A. Dream Team in a free
basketball exhibition 10:30 a.m. - 12:30
p.m. Aug. 14 at Collier Field House.
Free Barbecue, Show
Come out to see a dynamic show of
music in motion 4 p.m. Aug. 19 at Collier
Soccer Field. A free USO-provided
barbecue starts at 3 p.m. For
information, visit http://
spiritofamericaband.org.
Newcomers Orientation
Learn about the community, Korean
culture and visit Seoul locations with
the Area II Newcomers Orientation
Aug. 21-23. Limited child care is
available. Register by visiting Army
Community Service, Bldg. 4106, Room
205, or call 738-7505.
Seoul USO
„ Habitat for Humanity: USO will
sponsor 35 servicemembers interested
in building a home for the Cheonan
community Sept. 23. USO is looking
for volunteers now. Call for application
forms, or visit http://www.uso.org/
korea.
„ A new USO program, “United
Through Reading” will allow
servicemembers to keep in touch with
home by videotaping book reading for
a son, daughter, nephew, niece, brother
or sister.
For information, call Charlotte
Huntsman at 724-7781.
Aikido Classes
Aikido provides a way to keep fit and
learn effective martial arts skills.
Classes are ongoing 6:30-8 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays and
Saturdays noon-1:30 p.m. at Trent
Gymnasium. The classes cost $40 per
month. For information, call at 010-
8671-4213.
Computer Club
The Seoul Computer Club will meet 2-
4 p.m. Saturday at the Seoul USO at
Camp Kim.
Area II Web site
For more community notes, news and
information, visit the Area II Web site
at http://area2.korea.army.mil.
Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
Yongsan youth make camp a hit
By Aaron Childress
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 40 kids attended a five-day
workshop to improve their baseball skills
July 17-21 and July 24-28 at Lombardo
Field.
Yongsan Child and Youth Services
sponsored the clinic for children ages 9-
17.
The first session was meant for
younger kids, while the second session
focused on teenagers.
“I want them to learn the fundamentals
and mechanics of baseball,” said Coach
Angel Rivera before giving the kids
directions.
PHOTOS AARON CHILDRESS
Rivera was the coach of Miami Dade BY
College for 15 years and is now a scout Yongsan teens listen to Coach Angel Rivera July 24 at Lombardo Field during Baseball Camp.
for infielders.
The players practiced throwing and
catching the ball after a brief warmup
sprint. They also learned the best
techniques for catching grounders and fly
balls.
The teens were instructed on what each
position should do when getting ready to
catch the ball, such as calling the ball.
Some of the kids wore jerseys of their
favorite players to show their devotion to
the game.
Each training day lasted for two hours,
from 1-3 p.m. Although practice was
serious, the kids had fun in the camp.
“Baseball is a fun sport,” said Devon
Howell, 14. “I’m best as a pitcher.” Above: Players find out what will be expected of them
during day one of the five-day camp.
E-mail aaron.childress@korea.army.mil Right: Devon Howell, 14, practices catching ground balls.
University of California students visit Yongsan
By Cpl. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Sixty
Korean-American University of
California students explored U.S.
military life July 26 during an on-post
field trip here.
The visit was part of the U.S. Forces
Korea Good Neighbor Program to
foster stronger bonds between the U.S.
Forces Korea and the community.
“The program informed students
about the pivotal roles of the American
servicemembers in Korea,” said
University of California Education
Abroad Program Coordinator Kim
Yoon-ho. “Now the students understand
the necessity of the U.S.-Korean
Alliance.”
Some students who visited Yongsan
last year have since signed up to become
CPL. LEE YANG-WON
commissioned officers in the U.S.
Armed Forces. Sixty Korean-American University of California students tour Yongsan Garrison July 26.
“We had some positive feedback shows people how military our role is to support and defend the
from the students after the visit,” Kim servicemembers support Korean installations.”
said. “This experience offers them a society,” An said. “It embeds a positive Following the briefing, Area II
brief idea of what kind of career they recognition for the off-post officials provided a one-hour bus tour
could have in the military.” community.” around Main and South Post.
Area II Community Relations Students received a welcome “This is my first time in Korea, and I
Officer An Chang-sin regularly greeting from Area II Commander Col. wanted to grasp different cultural
coordinates various visits from different Ron Stephens during an introductory differences,” said college student Aimee
organizations for the off-post briefing about Yongsan Garrison. Sun Kwon. “It was actually interesting
community members. “In Korea, people call Area II ‘Little to know what U.S. Soldiers do for
“The Good Neighbor Program America,’” Stephens said. “Basically, Korea.”
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Military working dogs make Korean friends
By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Thirty-five Korean
high school students and some of their parents toured
Yongsan Garrison July 28, as part of the U.S. Forces
Korea Good Neighbor Program.
Yongin Foreign High School students watched a
U.S. Army military working dogs demonstration, and
later ate lunch at the Three Kingdoms Inn Dining ARCHIVE PHOTO

Facility. Volunteers build a home in Korea in June 2004.

Fifteen Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment, 94th Military Police Battalion Soldiers
volunteered to entertain the high school students.
“This tour is all about the Good Neighbor
Program,” said Sgt. Pablo Perez. “It allows a chance
for young Koreans to see what U.S. Forces Korea is
truly about, rather than relying on the media or other
sources.”
Even though it was raining hard outside, the children
and the parents seemed excited to be at Yongsan
Garrison.
“It feels like a small America inside of Korea,” said
Kim Hee-yun from Yongin Foreign High School. “I
think this is a very ideal city, Koreans and Americans
getting along together.”
Kim said she hopes the U.S. Soldiers enjoyed the
tour also.
She also said the U.S. Army military working dogs
were very interesting because it was unusual to see
in Korea.
“I was surprised to see the big U.S. Soldiers being
so nice,” said Park Ki-young from Yongin Foreign
High School. “I think this would help the rest of the
classmates, including me, to see what the U.S.
Soldiers are really about.”
E-mail sangwook.kim@korea.army.mil
PHOTOS BY PVT . JUNG JAE-HOON
Above: 94th Military Police
Battalion’s Sgt. Pablo Perez
compliments his dog after a
job well done during a K-9
demonstration at Trent Gym.
Left: Yongin Foreign High
School students visit
Yongsan for a Good
Neighbor Program event
July 28.
USO to sponsor 35 servicemembers
in Habitat for Humanity project
By Aaron Childress
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The USO is calling
for 35 servicemembers interested in building a home
for the Habitat for Humanity project Sept. 23.
These volunteer carpenters would help other
Habitat for Humanity volunteers to build a house in
Cheonan, in the Pyeongtaek area south of Seoul. The
USO will provide lunch and transportation, as well as
pay for the fees that Habitat for Humanity normally
charges.
The servicemembers will depart from the Seoul
USO on Camp Kim at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 23. Once in
Cheonan, the volunteers will aid in the construction
of one house until 5 p.m.
“The volunteers do not need any construction or
building experience,” said USO Marketing and Public
Relations Director Charlotte Huntsman.
Experienced construction workers will be on-site
to assist the volunteers.
For information and an application, call 724-7781
or visit the USO Web site at http://www.uso.org/korea.
E-mail aaron.childress@korea.army.mil
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Customer Ian Brown works on his car at the Yongsan Auto Skills Center July 14.
Yongsan Auto Skills Center
puts drivers on road to repair
By Aaron Childress
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Area II Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Auto Skills Center gives
Soldiers, civilians and family members
a chance to maintain and repair their
privately owned vehicles using the
latest technology.
The goal of the Auto Skills Center
is to give customers an economical
way to take care of their vehicles.
“It’s a lot cheaper, first of all,” said
Manager Arthur Savannah. “Secondly,
we guarantee what we do.”
Getting parts off post for American
vehicles can be hard, he said. “That’s
what we are here for,” Savannah said.
Complete automotive services are
available, including three qualified
automotive repair instructors, oil
change, tuneups, brake service and
Cleanup
The group began cleaning up a bicycle
and running path covered with mud. They
also moved fallen trees.
Eighth U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
Daniel Roman was surprised at the scene
he saw.
“It was unbelievable how the river had
moved so much mud onto the shore,” he
said. “I definitely noticed team spirit —
the Soldiers were working really hard, and
at the end of the day had accomplished a
great deal.”
Roman said he felt good about
volunteering.
“Personally, I felt very satisfied to have
given a little bit back to our community,”
he said.
“We expected heavy damage, but this
was worse than we thought,” said Area
II KATUSA Cpl. Song Jung-kil. “But we
are here to help, and we will do our best
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AARON CHILDRESS
tire service.
Car wash areas and computerized
diagnostics scanners for Ford, General
Motors and Chrysler model years
1989-2002 are also available.
The Auto Skills Center currently has
a summer special for its customers.
For $35, an auto instructor will check
the antifreeze, hoses, wiper blades,
fluid levels, battery, lights, tires, break
pads and shoes and the air conditioning
system of the customer’s vehicle.
The special will be in effect through
October. The Auto Skills Center is
open Wednesday through Friday from
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and during the
weekend from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The center is located at Building T-
4878 on MP Hill Road on South Post.
For information, call 738-5315.
E-mail aaron.childress@korea.army.mil
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to make this place look as it was before.”
Song said he was impressed to see
Americans helping out.
“They seemed very concerned of the
damages that the rain has caused and it
showed how much they cared for the
community,” Song said.
Through the hard work of the
combined forces of U.S. and ROK
Soldiers, the River Park started to return
to its former beauty.
“I was very proud to work with the
ROK Army and happy to see that we
made this happen,” said U.S. Army
Troop Command Korea Spc. Yorkana
Rodriguez. “I volunteered because this
wasn’t only about Koreans dealing with
the weather, this is our neighborhood
also.”
E-mail JaeHoon.Jung@korea.army.mil

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Legal checkup can make overseas tour run smoother
By Capt. James R. Abeshaus
Yongsan Client Services
When arriving in Korea it is important
that individuals do a legal checkup with
their attorney just as they would do a
medical checkup with their doctor.
By creating a few important
documents and getting some legal
advice now, anyone can keep their legal
house in order. This will prevent many
potential hardships.
Draft a Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a notarized
legal document signed by you, that gives
someone you trust the ability to
“become you at law.” What this means
is, depending on the Power of Attorney,
the grantee (person you give the power
to) can borrow money, sell your car
stateside (not your vehicle located in
Korea), or make health care decisions
for your children.
There are two types of Powers of
Attorney, General and Specific. A
General Power of Attorney lets the
grantee make virtually any decision or
take any action that you could legally
do for yourself. A Specific or Special
Power of Attorney is limited to the
powers granted on the actual Power of
Attorney itself. For example, “only to
authorize and make healthcare decisions
for my son Bob Snuffy III.” Other
examples of a Specific Power of
Attorney are to receive household goods
or to ship and receive a vehicle.
Draft a Will and AMD
A Will is a legal document that states
how your assets are to be disposed of,
who will be the guardian of your
children, who will be the executor of
your estate and what type of funeral
arrangements are to take place when
you die. Everyone should have a will
and update it every five years, as well
as after a significant event such as a
marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or
death of a spouse.
Even if you are not a wealthy person,
wills prevent disagreements and
potentially costly court battles over your
estate and children. Pick up the will
worksheet from the nearest legal office
or download it from https://www-eusa-
4.korea.army.mil/Sja/. Fill it out, and e-
mail it to the area legal assistance office.
Then make an appointment to see an
attorney to draft your will and answer
any questions you may have.
An AMD or Advanced Medical
Directive is a document that expresses
your wishes as to what should be done
if you become terminally ill or have an
accident and become unable to make
health-related decisions for yourself.
This document also allows you to select
the person who will make these
decisions for you.
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Immigration
U.S. Citizens: If you bring your
spouse or other dependents to Korea
they will need a SOFA stamp in their
passport. This is offered the last
Tuesday of every month at the Yongsan
Garrison ACS Building, Room 122.
This is very important because a
missing or overdue SOFA stamp may
result in a fine or worse, Korean officials
may not let you leave the country. Stop
by Rm. 122 as soon as you can to pick
up an Immigration Information Packet.
Non U.S. Citizens: If you marry
someone in Korea who is not a U.S.
citizen you need to apply for an I-130
Visa immediately. If you hesitate, you
may be on your way back to the United
States and find your spouse unable to
come with you because you waited to
start the paperwork. Contrary to
popular belief, this process can often
take six months or more. Make an
appointment at the legal office for
guidance through the visa process.
Children born in Korea: If you have
a child while in Korea you need to
immediately apply for a Report of
Consular Birth Abroad (birth certificate
issued by U.S. Embassy), passport for
your child and SOFA stamp. If the SOFA
stamp is not done within the required
time limit of 30 days from your child’s
birth in Korea, you face potential fines
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and the despair of your child not being
able to leave Korea with you when you
PCS. Make sure you pick up a Report
of Consular Birth Abroad information
from the nearest legal office.
Bill Pay
It is advisable that you set up a form
of automatic payment for your bills
while you are in Korea. You can do this
through MyPay by setting up allotments
or it can be done online through most
banks. Mail coming to Korea can take
two weeks and can even get lost. There
is no reason why you should have to
pay late fees or extra interest on your
bills. Bill Pay and allotments help to
prevent these fees and assure that your
bills are paid, no stamps needed.
Also, If you have not already done so,
purchase a plastic file folder organizer,
or three-ring binder, with document
protector sleeves for all of your
important documents. This six dollar
purchase will save you from many
future headaches. Keep birth
certificates, marriage certificates, social
security cards, passports and any other
important documents readily accessible.
All of the documents mentioned
above, exclusive of Bill Pay, can be
obtained through the Yongsan Client
Services Office. For information, go
online at https://www-eusa-
4.korea.army.mil/Sja/.
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Once again thrown into the world of
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Jones, Captain of the ghostly Flying
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Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, who
are forced to join Jack on yet another
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Superman Returns – The Omen – (Seamus Davey-
(Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth)
Following a mysterious absence of
several years, the Man of Steel,
Superman, comes back to Earth—
but things have changed. While an
old enemy plots to render him
powerless once and for all,
Superman faces the heartbreaking
realization that the woman he loves,
Lois Lane, has moved on with her
life. Or has she? Superman’s
bittersweet return challenges
him to bridge the distance between
them while finding a place in a
society that has learned to survive
without him.
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Robert Thorn is a senior American
diplomat whose wife, Katherine,
endures a difficult delivery where
their newborn child has died. Thorn
knows the news will devastate
Katherine, who had suffered two
previous miscarriages. The hospital
priest presents Thorn with another
child born that night, whose mother
died in childbirth. The priest compels
Thorn to take the infant boy as his
own; Katherine will never know the
truth, and their son, which they name
Damien, will be raised as their flesh
and blood.
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New in town, Lucas Nickle has been
taking out his frustration on the
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day the ants retaliate. Using a magic
potion, they shrink Lucas down to
ant size and sentence him to live like
an ant in their colony. In this strange,
new world, Lucas will learn important
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whole new perspective on life and
ultimately find the courage to stand
up for himself.
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complete with a cute house, boring
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routines of newlywed existence.
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Planning for success in the year to come
By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike Durham
2nd Infantry Division
Aug. 4, 2006
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statement to me. good commo with those who are important in my
After 23 years of service and numerous life. Whether you are just beginning your tour or

L
ike many of you I recently arrived for my deployments, I’ve learned some things that will help have been here a while, I hope you’ll consider this
“year in Korea!” After spending the night me accomplish God’s mission this year. First, it simple plan for success. I promise, you will like
at that wonderful Dragon Hill Lodge, I really helps to communicate regularly, clearly and who you see in the mirror when your “year in
awoke for an early breakfast with some old friends from the heart – with God, those I care about and Korea” is done. God bless.
– even after waking up at 2 a.m. I dressed in my those with whom I will share space over the next
ACUs and put on my new “Big Black Patch” for the year. With all the means of communication available Area I Worship
first time. today, we really have no excuse not to be in touch.
I felt good about the look and the opportunity to And of course God is available 24/7 through prayer. Services
serve here. As I prepared to go downstairs to meet Second, we must listen. Those you’ve left back Catholic Mass
my friends, I passed the mirror and thought, how home and your new found friends will be a Saturday 4 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
will this look on me a year from now? Will I be a meaningful part of the rest of your life, if you will Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
better person after serving here this year? And will give them the gift of your time. Let me encourage Noon Camp Casey Stone
those I meet during my Korea journey be better for you – do the Nike thing – get in the habit of “Just Chapel
meeting me? Doing It!” Talk to God, make the call, send the e- 1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel
You’ve heard it said, “Failing to plan is planning mail, mail home the card, take the time to listen – it
to fail.” So I thought I had better have a good plan will make a real difference. Eucharistic Episcopal
to succeed. Like you, I want to be a better person The second thing is equally important: When it Sunday 5:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel
when this year is done. I hope others will benefit comes to relationships, make good choices and be Latter Day Saints
from our time together. And I desire to pass by the sure to consider the future. I overheard someone Sunday 1 p.m. Crusader Chapel
mirror on the way home and still feel good about say, “This place is like Disney World, you can play Protestant
that Soldier looking back at me. all you want and then go back home.” I hope you Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Castle Chapel
Perhaps the key to success over the next year is won’t fall into that trap. We all know that every 10 a.m. Camp Casey Stone
simply to give my best to the mission. Fortunately choice has a consequence, good and bad. Chapel
for all of us, some of the finest servant/leaders I Finally, I hope you will make a place for regular 11 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM
have ever met are here in Korea – and you can be worship and Bible study in your routine. This year Chapel, Camp Hovey
sure that they are going to lead us to excellence! We has boundless opportunities for growth in your Chapel Theater,
will know, train for and execute our military faith. Your chaplain has a number of services, Stanley Chapel, Camp
mission with pride and professionalism. studies and programs planned for you. Make it your Casey Crusader Chapel
But what about God’s mission for you while you plan to be involved where you can – it too will Protestant (COGIC)
are here? Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with make a real difference. Just do it! Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
all your heart, mind and soul; and your neighbor as My plan for success is simple: grow in my faith;
yourself.” That sounds like a pretty clear mission make wise choices in all my relationships; and keep For information on additional services, contact the nearest Area I chaplain.

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A group of Republic of Korea-U.S. Soldiers aim at a target during an archery practice.

The two groups enjoyed some friendly competition during the joint cultural exchange
tour July 6.

Republic of Korea and U.S. female soldiers enjoy Korean sea-saw together.

PHOTOS BY PETER YU
Cpl. Amanda Wilmoth, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-52nd General Aviation
Support Battalion, (right) and Spc. Oraphan Vanizzakornvarakul, B Detachment, 516th Personnel
Services Battalion tie a wishing ribbon on a rope around the mysterious tree.

Female U.S. Soldiers

meet Korean counterparts
By Peter Yu
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Twenty
Camp Humphreys U.S. female
Soldiers joined 40 Korean female
Soldiers from various units in
Gyeonggi province in a joint cultural
exchange tour at Hwaseong
Haenggung (temporary palace),
Hwaseong Fortress, Yeonmudae
(Military Training Center) and
Gyeonggi Korean Traditional Music
Center in Suweon July 6.
The event was hosted by the Family
and Women Policy Division, Gyeonggi
province, to have U.S. female Soldiers
meet with Korean female soldiers and
exchange ideas, customs and cultures
between two military societies and
countries. Five KATUSA Soldiers were
invited as translators.
At the Hwaseong Haenggung, there
was a wishing event in front of a
mystery tree that was struck by
lightning more than 200 years ago, but
one small tree branch has survived and
is still growing. Because of the old
tree’s vitality, many Korean people
believe that the tree makes your wish
come true if you sincerely pray for
something.
“I wished health and happiness for
my fiancé,” said Cpl. Amanda
Wilmoth, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 2-52nd
General Aviation Support Battalion.
Spc. Oraphan Vanizzakornvarakul,
Detachment B, 516th Personnel
Services Battalion added, “Well, I
wished anything good for me.”
After watching a Martial Arts Trial
Performance in front of the Hwaseong
Haenggung main gate, the soldiers
moved by a tour train, symbolic of the
king’s sedan chair, along the Hwaseong
Fortress. Five soldiers from each army
engaged in friendly archery competition
at the military training center.
Many cultural experience programs
and activities were followed at
American female Soldiers kick up their heels at a traditional Korean dance, following
the instructor motion by motion.
Gyeonggi Traditional Korean Music
Center, including a creative traditional
Korean musical “wedding,”
practicing the Janggu, mask dance;
wearing traditional wedding clothes;
and playing Korean traditional games
such as Jeggi Chagi (foot
shuttlecock), Goolrungsoe (rolling
along a hoop), Tooho (throwing
arrows), Nultigi (see-saw), Julnomgi
(rope skipping), and Gang-gang-soo-
wol-lae (circle dancing).
“It is great and I am happy to be
here today,” said Sgt. 1st Class Ranira
Santiago, Det. B, 516th PSB. “I
would also like to come back and visit
Yongin Folk Village before I PCS to
the States in September,” she said.
“It is a great idea for ROK-U.S.
female soldiers to have a chance to
get together for a special cultural
event like this,” said ROK 1st Lt.
Jeong-eun Jin, Kwonyul Unit, Capital
City Defense Division. “I think this
kind of program should be extended
to various groups such as civilian,
government and military.”
“This tour is very good and I wished
we could have a longer time to enjoy
with Korean female soldiers,” said 2nd
Lt. Kelli G. Binderim, HHC, 2-52nd
GSAB.
“It was a little strange at the
beginning, but I feel more
comfortable now,” said Staff Sgt. Ju
Mi-son, ROK Air Defense Artillery
Division. “However, if we can have a
chance to introduce ourselves to each
other at the beginning of the program,
it would be much more natural to talk
with American Soldiers.”
“We will plan to host a joint
cultural event for Korean and foreign
families next year,” said Yeo Sun-ho,
director general, Family & Women
Policy Division, Gyeonggi Province.
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Junior Golf Clinics
Offered at Sung Nam
Sung Nam Golf course will hold junior
golf instructional clinics Monday thru
Aug. 11. All interested juniors ages 7-
17 are invited to attend. The times will
be 9-11 a.m. Monday thru Thursday at
the Sung Nam Golf Course driving range
and 7-10 a.m., Friday at Sung Nam on
the golf course. All equipment and
instruction will be provided at no
charge. Call Jim Shaw or Jack Delaney
at 736-3483 to sign up.
Weekend Bingo at
Uptown Lounge
Be a winner at Bingo at the Main Post
Club’s Uptown Lounge. Every
Saturday and Sunday, doors open at
11 a.m. and early games begins at
12:30 p.m. Over $6,750 in prize money
is given away every weekend,
including $2,500 and $5,000 jackpots.
For information, call the MWR club
manager at 723-8785.
Area II Pool League
The Area II Pool League is seeking new
members. The group meets at 7 p.m.
each Tuesday at the Main Post Club,
Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy Club --
all on Yongsan Garrison.
Membership is open to ID cardholders,
family members, retirees, Department of
Defense civilians or contractors and
individuals sponsored by ID cardholders.
for information, call Brent Abare at 723-
3691 or e-mail abareb@korea.army.mil.
USA Basketball Team
Schedule
The USA Basketball Men’s National
Team, led by Duke University head
coach Mike Krzyzewski, is scheduled
to visit Seoul as participants in the World
Basketball Challenge 2006, and will
sponsor “Hoops for Troops” during
their time in the Republic of Korea, Aug.
11-16.
The U.S. team will play two exhibition
games, taking on Lithuania at 4 p.m., Aug.
13, and squaring off against Korea at 3
p.m., Aug. 15. The players have
purchased 1,000 tickets for each of their
games, donating them for active-duty
servicemembers stationed here. Tickets
will be divided among all Areas and
components within U.S. Forces Korea.
More information on ticket distribution
is available through servicemember
chains of command.
The team will conduct practice, open to
ID cardholders, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
Aug. 14 at Collier Field House here, and
again from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 16
at Carey Field House, Camp Casey.
The projected 15-player roster slated to
travel to Korea includes Carmelo
Antony, Gilbert Arenas, Elton Brand,
Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Chris
Paul, Amare Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade
and Kirk Hinrich.
ROK Tiger Division welcomes good neighbors
By Chief Warrant Officer Teddy Datuin
1st Signal Brigade
YONGSAN – For 75 Americans
and Koreans from Seoul, the one-and-
a-half-hour bus ride to the ROK
Army’s Tiger Division base on a
cloudy Saturday was well worth it.
For the 140 Tiger Division Officers,
General Staff members, Soldiers, and
family members, headed by the
division’s commanding general
himself, the July 22 visit of the joint
American-Korean group was a
welcomed sight.
The daylong tour was planned and
coordinated by Michael Lee, a long-
time Army Community Services
Korean Language instructor on
Yongsan. Most, if not all, of the
Americans have only been in Korea
for only a few weeks to a couple of
months, and are enrolled in Lee’s
Korean Language classes. For most,
this is their first assignment in Korea.
“Learning Hangul (the Korean
alphabet) is only the beginning for a
good community relationship between
Americans and Koreans,” Lee said.
“Teaching Korean culture and history
contributes to a better understanding
of the Korean people and the best way
to teach both is through joint
American-Korean cultural tours.”
“Tiger Division” is a nickname
given to South Korean Army’s Capital
Division during the Vietnam conflict.
It is well-recognized and well-known
for its heroic acts during its eight
years of deployment in Vietnam.
Today, the division carries the name
Su-Do Mechanized Division as it
transformed from its Vietnam years of
regular infantry organization to a
modern mechanized infantry division.
It is still known as the Tiger Division.
In his brief welcome remarks, Maj.
Gen. Jung Hong Young, the Su-Do
Mechanized Division’s commanding
general, thanked everyone for the visit
and encouraged everyone to have a
great day. He expressed his
appreciation for USFK’s Good
Neighbor Program and looks forward
to more American and Korean joint
cultural exchanges. After a group
photo session with the visitors,
members of his staff, officers and
other soldiers, Jung took time to
shake hands with a lot of the
Americans.
It was around 8 a.m. when the two
bus loads of mostly newly arrived
A Republic of Korea soldier shares a card trick
with American visitors to the ROK Tiger Division.
The Morning Calm Weekly
COURTESY PHOTO
Youngsters beat the heat with a dip in the swimming pool during a cultural visit to the Republic of
Korea Amy’s Tiger Division July 22.
Americans and their families, and interaction between the Americans and
Korean school children, with a few the division personnel.
Korean adult chaperones, departed Norma Irwin, a first-time visitor to
Yongsan for the Tiger Division visit. Korea who arrived a month ago with
There was a very enthusiastic her family, said the “ROK soldiers are
crowd of Tiger Division personnel friendly, fun and mild mannered. The
waiting when the two tour buses Korean people are very nice, friendly
pulled in front of the division’s and polite.
museum. Capt. Park Kwon Young, “This event is very wonderful and
from the division’s G-1, made the successful. Everyone is enjoying and
initial welcome and introduced the key embracing each other positively,” she
officers and staff members. Then he added.
was followed by Col. Kim Chil Joo, Commenting on the success of the
the 26th Mechanized Infantry Brigade day’s activities, many people called for
commander, in welcoming the more and similar events as a way to
visitors. strengthen the bond between the two
After all the welcoming remarks, nations.
photo opportunities and handshakes, “More of this relationship and more
the visitors were ushered into the interaction between the two armies
division’s museum. First Lt. Koo Do will have great positive impact on
Kyoung from the [the] American-
division’s Public Affairs Korean
Office, was one of those
“More interaction between relationship,”
busy answering the two armies will have great said Yolanda
questions from the positive impact on [the] Denman, who,
Americans on the many A m e r i c a n - K o r e a n along with her
relationship.”
displays such as historic husband, has
artifacts, old weapons only been here
and photographs. The museum display for 11 days.
tour was followed by a 21-minute “This kind of event is great for the
video presentation on the mission and Good Neighbor Program,” said Frank
capability of the division. Froman, a staff audiologist at 121
The main event of the daylong visit General Hospital on Yongsan Garrison.
was the cookout and picnic at the “It brings long-lasting relationships
Tiger Division’s resort. More division and I recommend all units to
soldiers and family members awaited participate. Our host is so kind, and
the arrival of the visitors. It appeared interaction with the ROK Army
that the swimming pool and water soldiers is different than the
slide were filled with water and interaction with (Korean Augmentation
prepared specifically for the visiting to the U.S. Army Soldiers) and Korean
children and the division personnel’s civilians.”
children. Enthusiasm was high among
At a picnic area on the other side of Korean participants, as well. “This is
the pool, other division soldiers and my first interaction with a group of
family members prepared the picnic Americans and I’m very happy” said
table and the barbecue grills. Choi Jung Lim, one of the Tiger
Americans and Koreans, visitors and Division’s family members. “I hope
hosts, joined together in cooking we have more chances to meet
Korean barbecue and grilling American Americans.”
hot dogs and hamburgers. For information on the ACS Korean
Games of basketball, soccer and Language classes, call ACS at 738-
the Korean foot volleyball brought the 7505. Call Michael Lee at 010-6325-
groups together I the spirit of 0765 for information on the Saturday
competition. All day was filled with Tour program.
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Soldiers lend hand to neighbors

U.S., Korean militaries
repair flood damage
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — U.S.
and KATUSA Soldiers, and civilians
from camps Long and Eagle
extended a helping hand to the
community during the week of July
24 when they worked side by side
with Republic of Korea soldiers to
repair flood damage to farmers’
homes, rice paddies and drainage
fields in Sindae-ri Chongil- myun
Hyeongsung kun and Taejang 2
dong in Wonju.
About 20 American and Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army
Soldiers, civilians, and family
members from Long and Eagle
Garrison gathered July 24 to fill
sand bags at Camp Eagle before
going out to assist farmers in
Taejang 2 dong.
Once at the site, the volunteers
Spc. Christopher Morley, Headquarters,
Headquarters Detachment, U.S. Army Garrison
Camps Long and Eagle, moves another sand
bag for placement in the damaged area.
worked to remove mud from homes
and rebuild dikes and drainage
ditches to control water flow.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 2nd
Aviation Regiment committed to
spend the week helping out in
Sindae-ri Chongil- myun
Hyeongsung kun. Each day
approximately 37 Soldiers from 1-2
Aviation join Soldiers from Eagle
Unit, 108th Regiment, 36th Infantry
Division, to help elderly farmers
recover from the flood damage.
Chin Kyo-won reported in an
article entitled “Korea and U.S.
Combined Operation for Flood
Damage Recovery” in the July 25
edition of the Kangwon Domin Ilbo
that, “Village people seemed to be
not acquainted with U.S. Soldiers
when they met each other the first
COURTESY PHOTOS
time, but they could communicate
Alisa Townley, nine-year-old daughter of Maj. Bruce L. Townley, commander, U.S. Army Garrison
each other by body language and
camps Long and Eagle, enjoys working hard alongside ROKA soldiers for the first time in her life.
with interpretation and became
friendly as they worked together At Left: Soldiers from U.S.
with smiles. Army Garrison Camps Long
“Especially, it was a good and Eagle and Republic of
opportunity that Korean and U.S. Korea108th Regiment, 36th
soldiers could be one team for the Infantry Division, begin laying
flood victims in the local sand bags in an irrigation
community, and to recognize the ditch that was damaged by
importance of mutual existence.” recent rains and flooding.
Chin quoted Col. Park Yeong-bae, ROKA are moving sand
commander, 108th Regt., 36th ID, bags prepared by Camp
as saying, “We have maintained [a] Long to the damage area.
tight relationship by performing
operations, exercises and other
activities together. And it has
become even closer to each other
through this recovery activity.”
Also he mentioned “there will be
the best support provided by the
Army for the victims to get rid of
suffering as soon as possible.”

Lilliewood takes command of 194th Maint. Bn.

Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Command of
the 194th Maintenance Battalion passed from
Lt. Col. Steven M. Elkins to Lt. Col. E.W.
Lilliewood Jr. in a ceremony here July 28.
Elkins said the biggest change he has seen
at Camp Humphreys over the two years he
was in command is not any one thing but
“the number of changes.”
He added that the unit and mission have
changed in response to transformation
across the peninsula.
Lilliewood’s previous assignments include
executive officer with the 101st Corps
Support Group, 1st Corps Support
Command; executive officer with the 561st
Corps Support Battalion, 101st Corps
Support Group; chief of material at
At Left: Lt. Col. E.W. Lilliewood Jr. speaks to the crowd
at the change of command ceremony, after assuming
COURTESY PHOTO command of the 194th Maintenance Company.
McDonald Army Community Hospital;
human resources manager for U.S. Army
Quartermaster Lieutenant Colonels and
Majors; strategic land analyst with NATO
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers
Europe; chief of land operations within
SHAPE J3 Strategic Direction Center; and
chief of requirements in the SHAPE J4
Logistics Branch. He also served as the
military aide to the NATO Senior Civilian
Representative to Afghanistan.
The 194th Maintenance Battalion carries a
proud tradition that began Oct. 18, 1927,
when it was constituted in the Regular Army
as the 8th Motor Repair Battalion. The unit
was redesignated several times until, now as
the 194th Maint. Bn., it was activated May 1,
1970, in the Republic of Korea.
The battalion now consists of a
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment,
a direct support maintenance company, and a
direct support supply company.
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Aug. 4, 2006
Splish ‘n’ Splash
Waterpark opens
The pool section of the Splish ‘n’
Splash waterpark is scheduled to open
Tuesday. Hours of operation will be 10
a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Voter Registration Drive
Register to vote at the Camp
Humphreys Post Exchange from 10 a.m.
until 3 p.m. Saturday. For information,
call 753-8047.
Funded Legal Education
Program
The Army Funded Legal Education
Program is accepting applications from
active-duty commissioned officers in
the rank of second lieutenant through
captain to attend law school beginning
Fall 2007. Area III personnel should
contact Capt. Mahoney at 753-8047 for
information.
Parents’ Night Out
Parents – take time to reconnect with each
other. Free child care for active-duty and
Department of Defense ID cardholders
sponsored by Family Advocacy, from 6-
9 p.m. Aug. 5. All children must be
registered in advance. No drop-in care
will be accepted. Call 753-6252 or 753-
8448 to register your child.
BOSS All-Nighter
Get ready for the next BOSS all-nighter
Aug. 12. Contact 011-9688-0194 for
details.
Dog Days 5K Run
Don’t let the summer heat get you
down. The 5K run starts at 8 a.m. Aug.
12. Registration begins at 7 a.m. For
information, call 753-8810.
Ops Desk Phone Number
The Camp Humphreys Operations
Desk is now located in Building 1280.
The new telephone number for the
CHOD is 754-6111. From a commercial
line, call (031) 619-6111.
New Commercial Prefix
Telephone numbers in buildings from
the main gate to and including all of
Zoeckler Station have a new
commercial prefix. Callers dialing from
off-post should call (031) 619-XXXX.
Youth Soccer
Registrations
Registration will be held Aug. 1-31 at
the Charles Gilliland Youth Center. Cost
is $45 for all ages. There is a 20 percent
discount for families with more than
one child participating. Contact 753-
5051 for information.
Youth Services Sports
Clinics
The National Alliance for Youth Sports
coaches clinic for soccer is set for Aug.
16. The class will be held at the Charles
Gilliland Youth Center, Bldg. 570,
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
All volunteer youth soccer coaches
must attend the class prior to coaching
a team. Call 753-5051 for information.
Area III The Morning Calm Weekly
Soldiers reach out to Sung Yook orphanage
By Jerry M. Gutlon
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — More
than 30 members of the 2nd Battalion,
52nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade, brightened the day
for 90 underprivileged Korean children
at the Sung Yook orphanage in
Pyeongtaek July 22.
Armed with soccer balls, kites, hula
hoops, footballs and sundry other
toys, 34 Soldiers, accompanied by
three military wives, played with the
school-age children for several hours,
then hosted a cookout. They topped
the festivities by presenting the
orphanage with four air conditioners.
“I came to help out the kids,” said
Pvt. 1st Class Ricky D. Brown,
Company D, 2nd Bn., 52nd Avn. Regt.
“They need to see we care about
them.”
Sgt. Daniel L. Watts, Co. B, said
he’d been involved in similar
PHOTOS BY JERRY M. GUTLON
community outreach projects before Above: Sgt. Daniel L. Watts, Company B, 2nd
coming to Korea. “I’ve done this in a Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, dribbles a
couple of countries now, including soccer ball while playing with a Korean child
Iraq,” he said. “These kids need the during a visit to Sung Yook orphanage with unit
attention, even though they’re a lot members July 22.
better off than the children in Iraq.”
Even before the Soldiers exited At Left: Spc. Phillip P. Ramos, Company B,
their caravan of vehicles children 2nd Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, shows
crowded upon the front steps of the a Korean child how to fly a kite during a visit to
building, waving excitedly. Sung Yook orphanage July 22, when more than
“I like kids, and I’ve got a child of 30 Soldiers visited with 90 children at the facility.
my own,” said Spc. Philip P. Ramos, Although only a half dozen of the
Co. B. “They need big brothers.” contingent from Camp Humphreys
spoke Korean, many of the children
spoke a smattering of English. Several
of the visitors insisted the language
barrier wasn’t much of a barrier, food almost as much as the
anyway. fellowship.
“I only know a few Korean The Battalion Chaplain, Capt. John.
words,” said Amber B. Cookey, the C. Wilson, said he inherited the
wife of Capt. Michael Cookey, “but orphanage support project from his
these kids really pick up English predecessors.
quickly.” “The chaplains who were here
Ramos agreed. “The language before me began sponsoring this as
barrier is not a problem,” he insisted. part of the Good Neighbor Program,”
“I’m learning as I go along.” Wilson said. “This is the third time
While Ramos showed several we’ve visited in the 18 months I’ve
youngsters how to fly a kite, other been here. I think it’s very
Soldiers introduced some of the boys worthwhile.”
to American football. Capt. Derrick G. Draper, operations
The Soldiers also organized games officer, Co. B, 2nd General Support
for the children, including musical Aviation Battalion, 52nd Avn. Regt.,
A young Korean girl uses a hula hoop provided
chairs, water balloon tossing and egg said he feels it’s important Soldiers get
by members of the 2nd Battalion, 52nd Aviation
races. involved with the civilian population.
Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade,
While most of the visitors romped “I wanted to do something to pay
during a visit to Sung Yook orphanage July 22.
with the kids a half dozen others fired back the Korean community for its
Members of the battalion also treated the 90
up a huge grill, cooking a barrel full of support, and do something
children to a cookout during the visit.
hot dogs. The children enjoyed the constructive,” Draper said.
Voters W anted
Wanted
Attorneys from Area III Legal Assistance Center, 2nd Lt. Scotty D. Cowles,
Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade; and Capt.
Elisabeth Mahoney, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 194th Maintenance
Battalion, assist Spc. David S. Hanson, Company B, 4th Battalion, 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade, and Pfc. Jeffrey S. Hinds, Headquarters, Headquarters Company,
2nd CAB, during the voter registration drive held at the Camp Humphreys Post
Exchange. For information on registering to vote, or how to obtain an absentee
ballot, contact the Area III Legal Assistance Center at 753-6245.
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Boxers get
fired up during
Area III smoker
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Boxing fans
cheered, punches flew, and sweat and blood
flowed during the quarterly Area III Boxing
Smoker held Saturday night in the gym here.
“It was a hot time in the old gymnasium
tonight,” said Area III Sports Director Jim
Howell. “Everyone had a good time, no one got
hurt and we had a full card. All in all, another
successful night.”
There were a total of 11 bouts on the card –
all but one of them going the full three rounds.
The only exception was the night’s sixth bout
where Juan Ramos, Combat Support
Coordination Team 3, 149 lbs., stopped Derek
Linville, 501st Support Brigade, 147, at 1
minute, 15 seconds into the first round.
In the only bout featuring female U.S.
Soldiers, Lila Maxilom, CSCT3, 141, took a
unanimous decision over Agnes Chu, 520th
Maintenance Company.
For Chu, the bout was part of a growing
interest in the sport that started years ago.
“Boxing is one type of sport I’ve always
wanted to try,” she said. “I do not have that
Bout-by-bout results
Bout 1
Edwin Pierce, 4th Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade, 162 lbs., 3-0 decision over Thomas Carleton,
4th ASOS, 160.
Bout 2
Benjamin Cardoza 4-2 Avn., 165, 3-0 decision over
Adrian Magna, 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,
163.
Bout 3 (Exhibition)
Lee Ha-nul, 3-0 decision over Jung Jin-na in the 119
pounds weight class
Bout 4 (Exhibition)
Pak Sun-su 3-0 decision over Hwang Byong-man in
the 119 pounds weight class.
Bout 5
Lila Maxilom, CSCT3, 141, 3-0 decision over Agnes
Chu, 520th Maintenance Company, 135.
Bout 6 Juan Ramos, CSCT3, 149, stopped Derek Linville
501st Signal Brigade, 147, 1:15 in the first round.
Bout 7
Michael Neeley, Headquarters, Headquarters
Company, 1-2 AVN, 167, walk-over
Kelly Harrison, Headquarters and Operation Company
527th Military Intelligence Battalion, 172.
Bout 8 (Exhibition)
Kim Dan-bi 2-1 split decision over Min So-ra in the 106
pounds weight class.
Bout 9 (Exhibition)
Pak, Sung-jong 3-0 decision over Min Byong-sok in
the 156 pounds weigh class.
Bout 10
Throne Campbell, E Company, 1-2 Avn., 172, 3-0
decision over Ricardo Rhodes, 4-2 Avn., 179.
Bout 11 (Exhibition)
Ricky Clay, Company B, 307th ITSB, 182, 3-0 decision
over Brian Englund, 607th Combat Communication
Squadron, 188.
Bout 12
Roberto Diaz, Company B, 602nd Aviation Support
Battalion, 195, 2-1 decision over Illya Mitchell,
Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 168th
Medical Company (Camp Carroll), 195.
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PHOTOS BY SUSAN BARKLEY
Agnes Chu, left, and Lilia Maxilom trade punches in the Area III Boxing Smoker, held in the Camp Humphreys Gym Saturday.
Maxilom won the bout on a 3-0 judges decision.
much experience in boxing, but I joined
the boxing club in my last year of study
at the University in California-Davis.
“I never got the chance to fight in the
ring because I was graduating. Soon as
I got here (to Korea) for my first duty
station, and found out about the smoker
so I gave it a shot, and guess what --
I’m in love with this sport!”
Chu’s bout with Maxilom was her
fourth smoker since arriving in Korea.
She has also fought in one exhibition
match.
Four of the matches at the Area III
smoker were exhibitions featuring
Illya Mitchell chats with fans following his 2-1 decision loss to Roberto Diaz.
young Korean boxers. Lee Ha-nul, 14
years old, won a unanimous decision
over his 19-year-old opponent in the
119-pound weight class.
Another Korean match featured Kim
Dan-bi, the top-ranked woman in Korea
in the 106-pound weight class, who
won in a split decision.
The final exhibition pitted newcomer
Brian Englund, 607th Combat
Communications Support, 188, against
Ricky Clay, Company B, 307th
Integrated Theater Signal Battalion, 182,
who has an 8-1 record.
While someone who has never
stepped into the ring might question the Boxing fans cheer the action during the Area II Boxing Smoker Saturday.
appeal of a sport that invites
punishment, Chu summed up the
attraction for the boxers.
“The feeling in the ring is exciting
and a mystery! Every time when I am in
that ring, I always look at my opponent
in the eye and trying to figure out the
way she fights, she said. “But that is
also my weakest link too because I tend
to think too much about the punches of
my opponent. I am trying to limit that
and just get out there do the best I
could. “Inside the ring is actually a
awesome feeling, especially when you
can get the entire crowd cheering,
because that’s really making me want to
come back to the ring.” Brian Englund gets some encouragement from his
Camp Humphreys will host the annual corner during his exhibition bout with Ricky Clay.
Eighth Army boxing championship in Englund lost the match by a 3-0 decision to the
October. more-experienced Clay, who has an 8-1 record.
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Area IV Support Activity greets new commander
By Pfc. Cha Hyun-joon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – The Area IV Support Activity
welcomed a new leader as Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr.
assumed command from Col. Donald J. Hendrix in a
change of command ceremony July 27 at Kelly Fitness
Center on Camp Walker.
Dumoulin is arriving from Arlington, Va., after
serving as the chief of the Training and Mission
Support Branch, Installation Management Agency
Operations Division.
“First, let me say it’s great to be back in Korea.
Previously, in the early 1990s, I served in the 2nd
Infantry Division at Camp LaGuardia in Uijeongbu as
a Soldier in the 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment. I
know many changes have occurred in Korea since
then but my family, who will join me in August, and I
look forward to the assignment and challenges here in
Area IV as we strive to take care of Soldiers, their
families and the employees of Area IV who support
us,” he said.
Henrdrix is retiring from the Army to start a new
chapter of his life with his family in California.
Dumoulin was born in San Antonio, and raised in
Tupper Lake, N.Y., in the heart of the Adirondack
Mountains. After graduation from Tupper Lake High
School in 1978, he joined the Army and completed
basic training at Fort Dix, N.J. He was commissioned
a second lieutenant at the United States Military
Academy in 1983.
His initial assignment was as a field artillery officer
with the 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas,
where he was the executive officer and fire direction
officer in the 1st Battalion, 92nd Field Artillery. After
completing flight school, he transferred to the Aviation
Branch and was assigned to the 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Ky., and served
as an attack platoon leader, forward arming and
STEVEN HOOVER
Incoming commander Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr. receives the
unit colors from Davis D. Tindoll Jr., director of the Installation
Management Agency Korea Region Office.
Outgoing commander, Col. Donald J. Hendrix (left), Davis D. Tindoll Jr., director of the Installation Management Agency Korea
Region Office, and incoming commander, Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr., pay their respects during the posting of the colors.
refueling platoon leader and commander of the
Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion,
101st Aviation Regiment. Following a tour as aide-de-
camp to the deputy commanding general, 6th United
States Army, Presidio of San Francisco, he was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment
of the 2nd Infantry Division in Uijeongbu, where he
served as the adjutant/supply officer. From 1993 to
1996, Dumoulin served as the operations and training
officer for 1st Battalion, 223rd Aviation Regiment; and
operations and training officer for the Aviation Training
Brigade at Fort Rucker, Ala.
Follow-on assignments include a joint tour as a
plans and operations officer for the United States Air
Force Battlestaff Training School at Hurlburt Field,
Fla.; executive officer for the 4th Aviation Brigade,
4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Fort Hood;
garrison commander, Fort A.P. Hill, Va.; and executive
officer to the director, Installation Management
Agency.
Dumoulin graduated from West Point with a bachelor
of science degree in 1983. He also earned a master of
science degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army
War College in 2004. His military education includes
completion of the Airborne School, Field Artillery
Officer Basic Course, Air Assault School, Rotary Wing
Aviator Qualification Course, Field Artillery Office
Advanced Courses, Aviation Officer Advanced Course,
UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Instructor Pilot Course,
Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces
Staff College, and Joint Air Operations Staff Course.
His military awards and decorations include the
Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal,
Meritorious Service Medal (with six oak leaf
clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with three
oak leaf clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal,
Army Achievement Medal (with two oak leaf
clusters), Army Good Conduct Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Army
Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon and the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award. He has been awarded the
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GALEN PUTNAM
Incoming commander Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr. chats with
Jeong Hyun-mi, a reporter with the Korean Maeil Shinmun daily
newspaper, prior to the change of command ceremony.
Senior Army Aviator Badge, Parachutist Badge and
the Air Assault Badge.
“Our mission in the Area IV Support Activity is
to manage Army installations, to support readiness
and mission execution remains paramount,”
Dumoulin said during the ceremony. “To our Soldier
and civilian work force – remember each and every
one of you is valuable. We will need your continued
dedication, hard work and world-class customer
service to enable our military and our families to
remain strong. I will be your number one
ambassador. I am confident that together we will
continue to make Area IV a better place to live,
work, serve, train and play.
“We will continue to value the tremendous
relationships we have with our wonderful Korean
friends and neighbors in the communities
surrounding around our installations,” he continued.
“Your support is vital as our military faces many
challenges – support for the young men and women
who comprise our armed forces – and support for
the training that is so important in ensuring they are
the best prepared to save lives on the battlefields of
the future.”
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Remote Controlled
Air & Ground Show
A Remote Controlled Air and Ground
Show featuring airplanes, helicopters,
cars and trucks will be held 2 – 6 p.m.
Aug. 13 at H-805 Heliport at Camp
Walker. The event is sponsored by
Better Opportunities for Single and
unaccompanied Soldiers, who will be
selling refreshments. Anyone with a
remote-controlled vehicle wishing to
participate should call Master Sgt.
Norman Carter at 768-8509 or 010-
3125-0764.
Speed Limits Drop
Starting Aug. 18, maximum speeds on
Camp Walker’s Nebraska Street, Rhode
Island Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
are 25 kilometers per hour. This speed
reduction is in effect through Sept. 4.
For information, call Rolen Johns at
768-8650.
Lifeguard Camp
A Junior Lifeguard Camp, for children
ages 10–14, is scheduled from 10 a.m.
– 5 p.m., Aug. 14 – 18 at the Camp
Carroll Indoor Pool, Bldg. 151.
Participants will receive basic
instruction in lifeguard skills, CPR,
first aid and general safety. All levels
of swimming ability are welcome.
Instruction is provided by a certified
lifeguard. A fee of $35 includes study
materials and a T-shirt. Registration
deadline is Thursday and class size
is limited to 40. For information, call
Carlos Algarin at 765-8118.
Soccer Club
Seeking Members
The Daegu United Soccer Club is
currently seeking new members. The
club is open to all I.D. cardholders
including U.S. and Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army
Soldierss, civilians, contractors, and
family members. All skill levels are
welcome. Practices are held at 6 p.m.
Thursdays at Camp Walker’s Kelly
Field. The team plays both casual and
competitive matches against Korean
and American military, university and
civilian club teams. For information,
contact Galen Putnam at 011-1716-
0428, or, galenputnam@yahoo.com.
Area IV Rugby Team
Anyone interested in playing on the
Area IV Rugby team can sign up at
Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker.
The 8th U.S. Army Rugby
Tournament will be held Sept. 8 – 9 at
Camp Humphries. For information, call
Neil Fleisher at 764-4800/4225.
Cycle Safety Courses
The Camp Carroll Transportation
Motor Pool will conduct Motorcycle
Safety Foundation courses Oct. 16 –
19 at Bldg. S-934. A Basic Rider Class
will be held Oct. 16 –17. An
Experienced Rider Class is set for Oct.
18. Motorcycles are available to the
first six people who sign up. Oct. 19,
a Moped Class is scheduled. All
mopeds will be provided by the TMP.
For information, call Wilfredo
Area IV
Hendrix says goodbye to Area IV, Army
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – July 27 was a day
Retired Col. Donald J. Hendrix is
unlikely to forget – ever. Not only did
he relinquish command of the Area IV
Support Activity, he retired from the
Army after 28 years of distinguished
service.
Hendrix, known for his homespun
homilies and active participation in both
the military and local Korean
communities, addressed the community
at his retirement ceremony where he
was awarded his second Legion of Merit
Medal in addition to several other
distinctions.
“We took a bit of time to decide just
exactly what this newly birthed outfit
of ours would adopt as our motto or
battle cry.” he said. “In the end I believe
that we got it right, ‘Make a Difference’
– ‘Byeon Wha Hapsida.’ It captures the
idea of infectious enthusiasm … and
sinks deeply into the heart of what our
people are about every day – to make a
difference in the life of every person they
come into contact with.”
Also honored at the ceremony for
their contributions to the Army and Area
IV Community were Hendrix’s wife
Dana and sons, Kyle and Justin. The
Hendrix family is relocating to the Los
Angeles area.
Hendrix was lauded for his many
accomplishments as commander of the
Area IV Support Activity. He not only
left a lasting impact on people of Area
IV but left a lasting legacy as well. Some
of the highlights from his tenure include:
At a time of considerable change and
transition of U.S. Army forces in Korea,
Hendrix led the establishment of a
transformed Area under the aegis of the
Korean Regional Office of the
Installation Management Agency.
His support and involvement in the
Area IV Support Activity takes Over-33 softball title
307th Signal Bn.,
501st SBDE place
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Although rain
washed out the first two days of
competition, the weather improved just
enough Saturday so that the 8th U.S.
Army Softball Champions could be
crowned on the field.
Intramural, or company-level, Men’s
Over-33 and Women’s tournaments
took place at the Yongsan Garrison
Softball Complex.
For many Area IV players
representing Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 307th
Integrated Theater Signal Battalion and
the 501st Sustainment Brigade, the day
ran pretty long. Besides playing in the
intramural tournament, most played on
a combined team in the Over-33
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GALEN PUTNAM
Col. Donald J. Hendrix, Area IV outgoing
Support Activity commander, provided
pointers during a TAS Boys Soccer Team
practice.
Good Neighbor Program was renowned.
He met regularly with business leaders,
local civic organizations, government
officials and university students to foster
mutually supportive and long lasting ties.
This led to the Area IV Support Activity
receiving a first place Department of the
Army worldwide Community Relations
of Excellence Award in the ongoing
programs category for fiscal year 2004.
It is the only DA-level award received
by an IMA-KORO unit.
Always putting the welfare of Soldiers
first, Hendrix increased the enrollment
in the Better Opportunities for Single and
unaccompanied Soldiers program by 35
percent and implemented a new BOSS
program for Soldiers stationed at
Gwang-ju Air Base.
Hendrix was actively engaged in
community activities such as the People-
to-People program (Daegu Chapter is
the largest in South Korea) and the
Association of the United States Army.
Within the Army Community Services
bracket. By the finals, some of the
players were in their eighth ballgame
of the day.
The Area IV team defeated Area II in
the opener, 16-13; defeated Area III, 9-
2; and then held on in the championship
game to beat Area II again, 16-15.
HHC, 307th ITSB and 501st SBDE
both opened the intramural tournament
with convincing wins. 501st SBDE
defeated Battery A, 6th Battalion, 37th
Field Artillery from Camp Stanley, 18-
2, while HHC, 307th ITSB routed HHC,
1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion
from Camp Casey, 12-2.
Both teams were then dropped into
the loser ’s bracket by eventual
champion 41st Signal Battalion and
runner-up 18th Medical Command,
both from Yongsan Garrison. The 18th
MEDCOM defeated 501st SBDE, 6-3,
while HHC, 307th fell behind 7-1 in the
first inning and then came up short,
losing to 41st Signal 18-16.
Area IV teams got back to winning
program, Hendrix established the first
ever partnership with four universities
in the Daegu area.
Overseeing an exceptionally active
MWR program, Hendrix was
instrumental in major facility renovations
to include clubs, bowling center, the golf
course, the community activities center,
the Middle School/Teen Center, and the
Kelly Fitness Center.
Particularly active with the Taegu
American School, both as a parent and
a leader, he was an active member of
the TAS Booster Club and Parents
Teachers Organization. He was a
volunteer coach for the High School
Boys’ Soccer Team. Keith Hensen, TAS
principal, described Hendrix as “….the
most supportive base commander that
I have ever been in contact with during
my career with DoDDS.”
The Area IV commander is
responsible for managing and providing
base operations services for the 11,000
people working and living on Area IV
installations. Area IV is the largest of the
U.S. Army’s four geographic regions in
the Republic of Korea. It extends from
Daejeon to Busan. Major U.S. Army
installations include camps Henry and
Walker in Daegu, Camp Carroll in
Waegwan, and Camp Hialeah in Busan.
“This is a tough day – I am gratified
by what this team has been able to do
and know that it’s ready to continue
to do even more, but I’m sad to be
leaving such tremendous people,” he
said. “Serving you these past two
years has been a marvelous experience
and rewarding assignment. But as I
depart I know I will always have the
memory of the times we’ve shared
and what we’ve been able to
accomplish. So, until we meet again,
Gam-sa ham-ni-da, Byeon Wha
Hapsida – Make a Difference.”
in the next round, with HHC, 307th
eliminating Btry. A, 6/37 FA, 14-4, and
the 501st SBDE eliminating Company
B, 2-52 General Support Aviation
Battalion from Camp Humphreys, 12-
5. The wins set up yet another
showdown between the Area IV rivals.
This time, 501st SBDE just didn’t
have the guns. HHC, 307th eliminated
their chief rival, 15-0.
“We thought we might have to play
501st again during the tournament,” said
Kenneth Smith, player/coach of HHC,
307th’s team and the Over-33 squad.
“Except, we were hoping that it would
be for first place, not third.”
Then, playing their fifth intramural
game of the day, HHC, 307th was
defeated by 18th MEDCOM, 13-11.
In the final, 41st Signal defeated 18th
MEDCOM, 11-6.
In Women’s action, Area II defeated
Area I, 21-4 and 19-1, for the
championship. Neither Area III or Area
IV fielded a team.
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Summer hire program provides pay, productivity

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Gaining meaningful
work experience in today’s world,
especially for children of military-
affiliated parents stationed overseas, can
be extremely difficult.
Thanks to the Area IV Support
Activity’s summer hire program,
however, both students and the command
benefit as program participants bring
home paychecks, and the command
receives a much-needed manpower boost
during the school break.
The program provides jobs for 14-
to 22-year-old children of U.S. Army
Soldiers and civilian employees, giving
them an opportunity to work one of two
four-week sessions for military
organizations in Daegu and at Camp
Carroll. If positions are available, college-
aged students can work through both
sessions.
The summer hire program is designed
to provide young people with an
opportunity to acquire job skills, gain
experience in a work environment and
Support Activity Plans, Analysis and
Integration Office manage the
Interactive Customer Evaluation, or
ICE, program.
“Her first task was to review and
categorize all of the ICE trend data for
the past two years for each of the 113
service providers in Area IV,” said Greg
Pieratt, PA&I Office chief. “Now each
service provider can pull up that trend
data and review their performance.”
For example, the manager at the
Camp Walker Burger King can now view
the number of positive and negative
comments received in the last two years,
along with a category for why the
comment was generated, such as PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

Margarita Alvarez, working in the Area IV
Consolidated Mailroom, writes a box number
on a package. She is one of four summer
hires working in the mailroom during the
program’s second session.
earn an income, according to Sue Finch,
summer hire program coordinator and
human resource specialist in the Daegu
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center.
“The program has been very
successful this year,” she said. “The
only drawback was being budget
restricted, which didn’t allow us to hire
all of the students. However, we were
fortunate to have had excellent students
with great skills.”
Although each summer hire is classified
as a “general helper,” there are some who
have performed specialized tasks.
Jerri Lester, the daughter of Sgt. Maj.
Walter A. and Song Kum Lester, has
spent the summer helping the Area IV
customer service, cleanliness, product
quality, etc.
Following that, she conducted face-
to-face interviews with customers at the
commissary, Army and Air Force
Exchange facilities and the community
activities centers at camps Carroll and
Walker.
“Being here in Korea has been fun
and the work is interesting,” said Lester,
who attends Adelphi University on Long
Island, N.Y. “Almost everyone that I’ve
met while working (conducting
interviews) has been very friendly and
willing to hear what I have to say. It’s
been a good experience for me and I
am learning a few new things.”
Josh Hoover, one of four college-aged students
participating in the Area IV summer hire
program, sorts packages.
Some 27 students were employed
during the first session from June 26 –
July 21. Another 21 students joined the
workforce July 24, and will finish Aug.
18. Four college students have
participated this summer.
Other organizations that have
employed summer hire students include
the Area IV Support Activity, Central
Contracting Command-Korea, 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
and 168thMedical Battalion in Daegu as
well as the Army Field Support Battalion
– North East Asia at Camp Carroll.

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19th SC’s ‘Iron’ Mike McKinley fades away
By Sgt. Jimmy Norris
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Soldiers and civilians
from throughout the 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) gathered at Camp
Henry, July 14 to watch an old Soldier fade
away.
After 28 years of service, 19th ESC Deputy
Commanding Officer Col. Michael J. McKinley said
farewell to the U.S. Army during a ceremony in front
of the 19th ESC Headquarters building here.
“Today is one of the happiest days of my
life,” McKinley said during his farewell
speech. “I am closing the back cover of a
great book I just completed and picking up
another one and reading the foreword to that
book. I am saddened, but at the same time,
excited. It was one hell of a book, and one
that I will never forget. I will fondly
remember every word.”
The book’s first chapter, McKinley said, began
when his sister Bonnie, the first female Reserve
Officer Training Corps cadet to graduate from
the University of Dayton, convinced McKinley
and his twin brother Martin to follow in her
footsteps by attending ROTC.
“I liked it,” he said. “The opportunities to go to
Ranger School and Airborne School. And I like
the challenges and responsibilities of leadership.”
McKinley was commissioned in April 1978,
after graduating from the University of Dayton
with a degree in Criminal Justice.
His first assignment was as the executive
officer of the 782nd Maintenance Company,
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Col. Michael J. McKinley receives the Meritorious Service
Medal from Maj. Gen. Timothy P. McHale, 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) commanding general, during
his retirement ceremony July 14. Looking on is McKinley’s
13-year-old son Brendan.
82nd Airborne Division.
He went on to spend the bulk of his career –
18 years – with the 82nd, and said he considers
the unit his home in the Army.
“The Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division
are the best I’ve ever had the opportunity to lead
and work with,” he said.
McKinley said the crowning achievement of
his military career came when he served as the
battalion commander of the 82nd Airborne
Division’s Division Support Command between
June 2001 and August 2003.
“I deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and
brought 2000 plus Soldiers home with no loss of
life,” he said. “That’s my best accomplishment.”
In addition to his time with the 82nd, McKinley
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also spent time with the 2nd Infantry Division,
the 45th General Support Group, the Tank and
Automotive Command, and U.S. Special
Operations Command.
While he said his fondest memories are of the
82nd, he’s enjoyed all of his assignments.
“I’ve never had a bad boss,” he said. “I’ve had
bosses who would give the missions, then let me
do them on my own. They’ve trusted in my ability
to make the unit much more combat effective,
with little supervision or direction on their parts.”
To Soldiers in the 19th ESC, who often saw
McKinley holding court outside the headquarters
building with Soldiers of various ranks, he was
known for his common-sense style to solving
problems and his approachability.
Those qualities, McKinley said, were his
greatest assets during his time in the Army.
He said he believes those same qualities will
serve him well in the civilian world.
Though out of uniform, he wants to continue
being part of the military community.
“I’ll miss the camaraderie,” he explained. “But
I’m looking forward to starting a new career and
doing just as well as I have the last 28 years.”
While at the end of his own military career, he
said he would encourage others to serve their
country.
“I’ve had a great time and met some great
people. I’ve had the opportunity to defend our
country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Everybody
ought to take the opportunity to join the armed
forces,” he said. “You’ll learn leadership and how
to deal with tough issues.”
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The Phrase of the Week :

Week
“Where’s the closest department
store?”

Kajang kakkaun baekwajomi odie issumnikka?

the closest department store where is
Vocabulary

‘sheewol’

‘sheebeerwol’

‘sheebeewol’

Situation of the Week : shopping; clothes

Week

I want something in black

Komunsaeguro boyo juseyo. please.

I prefer a different color.

Darun saeguro boyo juseyo.

Do you have anything else?

Darun kot issumnikka?

Do you have something in

Myonuro doen kot issumnikka? cotton?

Could you please show me

Beltu jom boyo juseyo. some belts?

Is there a special sale today?

Onul seirhamnikka?

Korean Expression of the W eek

Week

: I passed out after

Pilreum KKeungyeotda heavy drinking.
U.S. troops help Seoul
with I do not remember a thing after a certain point
Han River clean up last night.