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Staff Sgt. Aaron Wilson (left) helps his family practice noncombatant evacuation operations May19 at Collier Field House. Second Infantry Division Soldiers traveled from as far as Camp Caseyto help run the May 18-20 exercise.

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WASHINGTON — Electronic data includingnames, social security numbers and dates of birthfor up to 26.5 million veterans and some spouses,as well as disability ratings, have been stolen.

The electronic data was burglarized from thehome of a Department of Veterans Affairsemployee who violated organization policies bytaking the data home.

The FBI, VA Inspector General’s office andlaw-enforcement agencies have launched aninves t iga t ion , and the employee i s onadministrative leave pending an outcome.

“Author i t i es be l ieve i t i s un l ike ly theperpetrators targeted the items because of anyknowledge of data contents,” said Secretary ofVeterans Affa i rs R. James Nicholson in anotification letter to veterans. “It is possible thatthey remain unaware of the information or howto make use of it.”

“VA is taking all possible steps to protect andinform our veterans,” said Nicholson, adding thatno evidence suggests the data has been used.

VA is working with Congress, the news media,

ve te rans se rv ice organiza t ions and o thergovernment agencies to ensure veterans and theirfamilies are aware of the situation and know howto protect themselves from misuse of theirpersonal information.

Task Force members are working with creditbureaus to help ensure veterans receive freecredit reports, and will meet today to coordinateFederal response and increase safeguards toprevent the reoccurrence of such incidents.

More information is available atwww.firstgov.gov. Veterans may also call (800)-FED-INFO to learn about consumer-identityprotections. The call center will be open 8 a.m. to9 p.m. EDT Monday through Saturday as long as itis needed.

“The call center will be able to handle up to20,000 calls per hour, or 260,000 calls per day,”Nicholson added.

“The men and women of VA take our obligationto honor and serve America’s veterans veryseriously and we are committed to seeing thisnever happens again,” he said.

(Editor’s note: Provided by the VA Department.)

Data for 26.5 million vets stolenArmy News Service

Installations across the peninsula will join in an Army-wide campaign supporting this year’s seatbelt initiative,Click it or Ticket, through June 4.

On-post motorists will be faced with either bucklingup or receiving a ticket in the international effort tokeep people safe on the roads.

“The Click it or Ticket program remains one ofthe most enduring law enforcement and safetypartnership programs,” said Col. Eugene Smith,operations division chief of the Army Office of theProvost Marshal General.

“We need to promote seatbelt awareness week asa grim reminder of the large number of lives that mayhave been saved in accidents had the vehicle occupantsonly worn their seatbelts,” he said.

In the first eight months of fiscal 2006, the Armyhad 72 Class A vehicle accidents. Only 49 percent ofall POV accidents reported contained any descriptionof seatbelt use. Of the 49 percent reported, 21 percentwere not wearing seatbelts.

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SEOUL — U.S. Forces Koreaconducted a limited evacuation May18 and 19 to rehearse proceduresto relocate non-combatants in theevent of a natural disaster terroristattacks or renewed hostilities.

As part of the exercise, dubbedCourageous Channe l 06-01 ,50c iv i l i ans , se rv icemembers andgovernment workers volunteered toparticipate in the “fly away” portionof USFK’s semi-annual exercise.

The fly away is traditionally thefinal portion of the NEO exercise.The purpose of the fly away portionof the exercise is to simulate allnecessary tasks used during anac tua l shor t -no t ice , o rderedevacua t ion , inc lud ingtransporta t ion, regis t ra t ion andmonitoring of evacuees with the

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By Navy Journalist 1st Class David McKeeCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

Non-Combatan t Opera t ionsTracking System from Korea to asafe haven outside of the Koreapeninsula.

“ I f someth ing happens , th i sexerc i se prov ides ins igh t on asmaller scale into the challenges ofmoving much la rger g roups ofpeople,” said USFK Senior EscortLt. Col. Roberta K. Samuels.

The military flight to Japan wascance l led because of wea therconcerns and vo lun teers werereturned to the train station or busterminal for transportation back totheir point of origin.

“Even though the fl ight wascance l led , the exerc i se was asuccess because we still processedthe volunteers from their evacuationcont ro l centers to the poin t of

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excerpted from the military policeb lo t ters . These en t r ies may beincomplete and do not imply the guiltor innocence of any person.Area 1! Assault consummated by battery,Resisting Apprehension, Underagedrinking, Communicating a Threat --Subjects 1 and 2 became involved in averbal altercation with three unknownwhite males. After departing the GatewayClub and entering the Camp Red Cloudmain gate they once again becameinvolved in a verbal altercation with thesame males who allegedly were utteringracial epitaphs at Subjects. Subject 1 wasstruck on the head by one of the males,and was transported to the Troop MedicalClinic for treatment of his injuries, wherehe had to be restrained due to his highlevel of intoxication and combativeness.While at the scene Military Police detecteda strong odor of an alcoholic beverageemitting from Subject 2. A check of Subject2’s ID card disclosed that he was underthe legal age to consume alcohol. Subject

2 was transported to the MP station,administered a series of Field SobrietyTests that he passed, administered aPortable Blood-alcohol Test, with a resultof 0.144 percent blood alcohol content,further processed and released to his unit.After Subject 1 was released to his unit hebecame belligerent, ripped a governmentphone from the wall at his barracks andbecame highly aggressive toward anotherSoldier subsequently placing him in achoke hold from the rear. While MP wereattempting apprehension, Subject 1resisted the commands of MP, issuedmultiple threats of retaliation and washighly combative, having to be restrainedwith both hand and leg irons for transport.Subject 1 was administered a PBT with aresult of 0.165 percent BAC, furtherprocessed and released to his unit. At 2:15p.m.May 5, Subject 2 reported to the MPstation, where he was advised of his legalrights, which he waived, rendering asworn statement attesting to the incident.Investigation continues by MPI.Area 2! Robbery -- An unknown individual riding

a motorcycle grabbed and forcefully tookVictim 1’s handbag that she was carrying.Victim 1’s handbag contained her CAC card.The person unknown then fled the area onthe motorcycle in an unknown direction.Victim 1 rendered a statement attesting tothe incident. Victim 1 was advised to file areport with the KNP. Estimated cost ofdamage is unknown. Investigationcontinues with KNP.! Traffic Accident with Injuries,Damage to Personal Property,Inattentive Driving -- Subject 1,operating a POV, while traveling straightin his lane, struck Victim 1 while Victim 1was crossing the street. Damages toSubject 1’s vehicle consisted of a brokenleft headlight. Victim 1’s injuriesconsisted of a sore back. Victim 1rendered a sworn statement attesting tothe incident. Subject 1 was advised ofhis legal rights, which he invoked,requesting not to be questioned. Subject1 was released into MP custody, furtherprocessed and released to his unit.Area 3! Assault consummated by battery --

Investigation by MPI revealed that anunknown Korean male struck Person ofInterest 1 in the lower portion of PI 1’sbackside while waiting for the post schoolbus. PI 1 sustained no visible injuries anddeclined medical attention. The KNP werenotified and declined jurisdiction.Investigation continues by MPI.! Burglary, Lacreny of personal property-- Person(s) unknown gained entry intoVictim 1’s barrack room through unsecuredwindow and stole his laptop computer andIpod. Estimated cost of damage is $1,500.Investigation continues by CID.Area 5! Assault -- while Victim 1 and Subject1 were playing a basketball at a basegym, there was verbal altercationbetween them that turned physical whenSubject 1 punched Victim 1 on his face.Security Forces were notified andarrived on the scene. Victim 1 did notwant to pursue the issue and onlywanted a verbal apology from Subject 1.Victim 1 was released to his ownrecognizance. Subject 1 was released tohis unit.

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Memorial Day is a time to honorand commemorate our veteranswho died defending our countryand our freedom. On this MemorialDay, we will again add morenames to the roster of fallenheroes. I ask all of you to pleasetake a moment to remember allthose who have given their lives inthe name of freedom anddemocracy. Our gratitude and ourprayers are with them and theirfamilies on this solemnremembrance.

Memorial Day also marks thetraditional beginning of the summerseason and a time for outdoor fun,travel and family activities. Manymembers of the U.S. Forces Koreateam will take advantage of the four-day weekendto travel around the country and enjoy the beautifulsights in the Republic of Korea. Others willparticipate in outdoor activities such as mountainclimbing, hiking, cycling, water sports and otherathletic events. The potential for off-duty accidentsand injuries during this time will increase

significantly. We must makeevery effort to ensure that thejoy of this holiday period doesnot turn into tragedy. I ask youto watch out for each otherand to work together as a teamto ensure one another’ssafety.

Leaders must reiterate theimportance of safetyawareness and education priorto Memorial Day weekendand the summer season.Leaders should target alcoholuse, indiscipline, driver’straining and enforcing thebuddy systems and standardsfor largest impact.

Our goal is no loss of lifeat any time. We can achieve this goal if everymember of the USFK Team – Soldiers, sailors,airmen, Marines, civilian employees, contractorsand family members – makes a commitment tosafety over the upcoming holiday and throughoutthe summer. First-line leaders must make thedifference with “Under the oak tree counseling”

by making a verbal contract with theirsubordinates on behavior and off-duty discipline.The chain of command is responsible to effectivelysupervise and enforce standards. I am convincedthat we can minimize risks and save lives byapplying the composite risk management processproactively throughout the chain of command.

I call on everyone to maintain vigilance on andoff duty and to take time to review your unitsummer safety campaign. Visit the USFK SafetyWeb site at http://safety.korea.army.mil/ for moreinformation.

All of us are responsible for looking out forone another. Our tactical actions impactstrategically on the wellness of our alliance withthe Republic of Korea. Teamwork counts! Keepup your guard and make this holiday period andsummer safe.

We go together!

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OPSEC Classes OfferedA presentation on Operations Securityin the work area and at home -- in plainEnglish -- is being offered at locationsacross the peninsula. Attendees willreceive practical information that will beof use to all attendees to protectoperational and personal information.A mobile training team from the JointInformation Operations Center in SanAntonio will be in Korea for two weeksconducting OPSEC Program ManagerTraining courses and mass awarenesspresentations at three installations. Thespeaker, Layne Marino, is an OPSECCertified Professional and is well-knownfor his dynamic and entertainingpresentations. All are welcome to attendthe one-hour presentations at thefollowing locations:! Camp Casey Theater, 10 a.m. today;! Yongsan Multi-Plex Training Facility(South Post Theater), 3 p.m. today.

Wednesday is KoreanElection Day

The Republic of Korea government hasdesignated May 31, Nationwide LocalElection Day, as a temporary publicholiday. In accordance with USFKregulations, Korean employees of U.S.forces Korea will be released withoutcharge to leave or loss of pay for thenumber of duty hours for which they arenormally scheduled. Korean employeesdeemed essential and required to workwill be paid holiday premium pay for allhours worked. Questions about theholiday should be directed to theservicing civilian personnel office orcivilian personnel advisory center.

IG Positions AvailableThe United States Forces Korea andEighth Army Inspector General’s Officeis looking for officers and NCOs whodesire to become inspectors general inArea II. Soldiers in the rank of major(branch immaterial) and Sgt. 1st Class(MOS 42A/42L and 92Y) are sought toserve as inspectors general. There isalso an opening for an IG position inthe rank of captain at CampHumphreys.For information, call Lt. Col. LevernEady, deputy inspector general forUSFK and Eighth Army InspectorGeneral’s Office at 725-6739.

AAFES Haircut PricesIncrease in June

Customers will pay a little more for ahaircut at AAFES facilities in Koreabeginning Thursday, when the pricewill increase 35 cents to $7.60.Prior to this effort, the last priceincrease took effect June 1, 2004.

Warrant OfficerRecruiting Team Visits

A Warrant Officer Recruiting Team willbrief on qualifications and applicationprocedures for becoming U.S. Armywarrant officers. June 12 thru 24, the teamwill visit Yongsan Garrison and campsHumphreys, Carroll and Henry. Forinformation on Henry or Carroll, call 768-7154; on Yongsan Garrison, call 724-6330;and at Humphreys, call 753-7598.

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At Left: Senior Airman Shakkia Courtney putsthe finishing touches on the Guided Bomb Unit,or GBU-12. She is a member of the 8th AMXSat Kunsan Air Base.

KUNSAN AIR BASE — Membersof Kunsan Air Base’s aircraftmaintenance squadron weaponssection beat out Osan Air Base’sequivalent after two fierce weaponsloading competitions in 2005 to benamed best weapons loading team onthe Korean peninsula during thesecond annual weapons fest Saturday.

Each weapons team, one from the8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron atKunsan and the other from the 51stAMXS at Osan, competed in thesemi-annual event to prove who is the“best of the best” of Korean peninsulaweapons loaders, according to MasterSgt. James Lomax, 8th AMXSweapons standardization supervisor.

Airman First Class Brett Hixson, 51st AMXS, 36th AMU, Osan Air Base, participates in a weaponsloading competition hosted by their rival, Kunsan Air Base.

“This load competition is importantfor two reasons,” Lomax said. “Itbrings Osan and Kunsan together in afriendly competition and it shows whothe best of the best is in the weaponsworld on the peninsula.”

During the approximately 50-minute competition, both crews wereneck-and-neck, loading the MK-82general purpose bomb, AIM-120medium-range missile and GuidedBomb Unit-12 laser-guided munitionsalmost simultaneously. Osan’s loadcrew, led by Staff Sgt. Christopher

Manning, had a small, but early lead inthe beginning.

“I think we did awesome … it feltsmooth,” Manning recalled directlyafter the competition. “[We were] alittle rocky at first because we aren’tused to loading here, but once we gotin the groove, it went good.”

During the competition, crews areevaluated in several areas, includingthe proficiency of the load, how safelythe crews load the munitions and thereliability of the weapons being placedon the F-16. Lomax pointed out eachportion of the evaluation is crucial tothe overall success of the team.

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While stationed in Germany, a chaplain friend of mine wasvisiting the United States Memorial Cemetery in Luxembourg,where Gen. George Patton is buried. As his group was leavingthat cemetery, he turned to ask a friend if he enjoyed the visit.

The friend responded, “I used to enjoy going to nationalcemeteries, but ever since Desert Storm, every cross has aface.”

Yes, every cross does have a face. It is the face of everybrother or sister, son or daughter, husband or wife, or fatheror mother who died in service to their country. Every one ofthem shed their blood for the rights and freedoms of others,their fellow citizens and in many cases citizens of nationswho suffered under tyranny and injustice of every kind.

Our United States has, over time, come to observe a nationalday in which all citizens are invited and encouraged toremember those who have died in our nation’s service anddefense: To remember that every cross has a face.

The holiday is called Memorial Day but its original title wasDecoration Day for it was a day for decorating the graves ofCivil War soldiers.

The Civil War of 1861 – 1865 was the catalyst that focused

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our people’s attention on honoring our war dead. That conflict— by far the worst in our national history — claimed nearly ahalf million lives. There were hundreds of war cemeteriesthroughout the middle Atlantic States and the South. Mostsoldiers were buried in the immediate area of where they diedin battle or from sickness.

Even during the Civil War, organized women’s groups beganto choose a date to decorate the graves of the war dead laid torest in their area. This was such a common practice that over25 different towns claimed to be the first one to begin thishonorable practice.

Following the Civil War, Gen. John Logan, nationalcommander of the Grand Army of the Republic, by GeneralOrder proclaimed May 30, 1868, to be the first Memorial Dayto honor the fallen of the Civil War throughout the entirecountry. On that date, flowers were placed on the graves ofConfederate and Union soldiers buried in Arlington NationalCemetery.

Following World War I, this yearly observance became theoccasion to honor all war dead of our nation and to rememberand honor their self sacrifice for the good of others. In 1971,

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“From a safety aspect, when weload the weapons, we want tomake sure they (the weaponsloaders) aren’t going to pull wiresor safety pins before they need tobe,” he said. “We also grade onproficiency, or how well theylearned what we trained them todo. Lastly, we look at thereliability of the munition. Whenthat bomb or missile comes off theaircraft, we need to ask if it’sgoing to work.”

As both crews finishedpreparing their aircraft to receivethe state-of-the-art weapons,Kunsan’s team, led by Staff Sgt.Hector Ybanez, inched out in frontand never looked back.

“As a crew, it makes us feel greatto load up a jet like this,” Ybanezadmitted. “We make sure it’s safe,reliable and good to go. It’s great forthe weapons community to come out.It’s just a great feeling.”

Each team finished loading their

respective aircraft, embraced theirfellow weapons airmen and headedoff to a joint barbeque between thebases where they awaited the resultsof the competition. An hour later,Kunsan was announced as thewinner.

Chief Master Sgt. DexterMitchell, 8th Fighter Wingweapons manager, said the endresult of the competition,regardless of the winner, is honedwar-time skills for each loader.

“The sign over my office says‘without weapons, the Air Force isjust another airline,’” Mitchell said.“It’s important we know how to loadweapons and do it quickly andefficiently and do it in a way thatwhen the munitions drop, they willfunction like they should.

“In the end, this competition givesus a chance to see how we react ifwe have to Take the Fight North.From the looks of it, we’re ready if itever comes to that.”

Participants in a weapons loading competition hosted by Kunsan Air Base receive a briefingbefore the start of events.

AIR FORCE STAFF SGT. JEFFREY WOLFE

by act of Congress, the day for this annualMemorial was set to be the last Mondayin May.

Memorial Day is centered on the past— our remembrance and honoring of whathas taken place — but it can also be anoccasion on which we reflect on the futureand envision a better world, a world wherewar is no more! The Prophet Isaiahdescribes a coming age when there willbe such peace that the “lamb” and the“lion” will lie down together. The ProphetMicah describes a coming age when“men’s swords will be beaten intoplowshares.”

Many Christians consider the core ofJesus’ religious teaching to be enshrined inthe Sermon on the Mount in Matthew Chapter5. Therein Jesus describes what makes aperson “blessed,” that is, fulfilled, complete,holy and happy. One of the qualities enshrinedthere is that of being a peacemaker.

Many Christians strive in their familiesand in their daily living to do exactly that… to have the values and attitudes, theskills and methods necessary to live dailylife as bearers of “peace” rather than of

“war.”Almost all folks admit, though, that at

the higher levels of organization, such asthe international community, it’s not atall clear how to be a peacemaker. Yetalmost all people, in times of reflectionsuch as Memorial Day, will acknowledgethe dreams and visions of our prophetsand the teachings of Jesus as our personaland community ideal.

Gen. Douglas MacArthur was wontto say, of all who pray for peace, themost sincere are soldiers, for theypersonally know the ravages of war.

It’s a deeply human and religious eventwhen we honor and hold in memory ourfallen heroes and heroines who sacrificedfor the sake of others. And it is also adeeply human and religious event whenwe sincerely pray for peace and askGod’s Holy Spirit to guide us, to enlightenus, to help us find our way to the visionof the prophets and the fulfillment ofJesus’ teaching that, indeed, blessed arethe peacemakers.

Memorial Day—a day to honor ourfallen heroes and to pray for peace!

May 26, 2006

PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM

Courageous Channel teaches potential evacueesBy Jim CunningahamArea I Public Affairs

A young civilian dependent gets scanned along with 39 other volunteers to make sure he isaccounted for and his information is correct in the system. NEO volunteers were scanned atevery junction of the trip.

Sgt. 1st. Class Mark Draper, Area I escort volunteer, stands in line to be scanned and to input hisinformation when the digital system failed at Camp Humphreys. “There will be more challengesif this were an actual evacuation,” Draper said.

Volunteer evacuee Susan Davis, one of four volunteers, walks to the CH-47 Chinook helicopter to board for a 40-minute flight to Camp Humphreys during Operation Courageous Channel.

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CAMP RED CLOUD— There is asign outside of Stanton, Texas, that reads:Welcome to Stanton, home of 3,000friendly people and a few old soreheads.

That was the spirit of the fourvolunteers that participated in Area ICourageous Channel exercise, namely thenoncombatant evacuation operation, orNEO. Three happy campers and one oldsorehead with a camera boarded aChinook CH-47 helicopter and flew toCamp Humphreys.

The concept of the plan was simple.NEOs would in process beginning atnoon May 18 in the Camp Red CloudPhysical Fitness Center and then beflown to Camp Humphreys aboard aCH-47 Chinook. Once at CampHumphreys the volunteer evacuees wouldhave dinner.

At 6:30 p.m. Area I volunteers wouldjoin 32 other volunteers from other areasand move by Korea Train eXpress railto Dongdaegu, where they would boardtwo buses for Camp George and stay forthe night.

The next day, breakfast would be from8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and then the evacueeswould move to Pohang airport by bus.Some 40 evacuees would board a C-130aircraft and fly to Okinawa, Japan, andstay at Futenma Marine Corps Base. Thatwas the plan.

Everything did go as planned exceptfor the digital technology that scans thearm bands of the evacuees. At everyarrival on the trip, arm bands with digitalinformation about each volunteer wouldbe scanned to make sure everyone wasaccounted for and the count was correct.

The scanner did malfunction, but as inevery other situation of the sort, there wasalways a Soldier ready with a solution.

All was going as planned until May 19when it came time to board the C-130 forJapan. Rain and inclement weather foiledthe best laid plans for Okinawa, but itdidn’t nix the operation. Even the oldsorehead had to admit, the operation wasa success.

All Area I volunteers agreed.“We learned how to get evacuees to

the southern most part of Koreaefficiently, that was definitely wellexecuted,” said Susan Davis, Area Ivolunteer evacuee. “It was very wellorganized and they kept us very wellinformed at all times.”

“We know that in a real emergencyevacuation there would be a lot moreconfusion and many more changes andcontingency plans being executed, but thiswas a good taste of what some of thesituations would be,” said Kim Song Ji,Area I volunteer.

“In the real case, there would be a lotmore confusion and the challenges wouldbe much greater than in this exercise,” saidSgt. 1st. Class Mark Draper, Area I escort.

Although some volunteers weredisappointed they didn’t reach Okinawa,all were happy to have experienced theoperation. For Area I volunteers, a ridehome to Camp Red Cloud from Seoulwas definitely a highlight of the trip. Allwere accounted for by 11 p.m. May 19.

“Once everyone is accounted for theexercise will end, but CourageousChannel will end at 6 p.m. Saturday,”Draper said.

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Asian PacificAmerican Festival

Asian Pacific American Festivalbegins today at Mitchell’s Sports Barfrom11:30 a.m. and continues until 4p.m. The event features an openingwelcome by Maj. Gen. James Coggin.There will be traditional Hawaiianmusic, a Korean Augmentation to theU.S. Army Soldier display, Koreanfolk music, Philippine band, JoK Gudemonstration, and martial artsdemonstrations. The food will beroast pig, Filipino, Samoan, Koreanand Hawaiian food.

Casey CommissaryOrganization Day

The Camp Casey Commissary willclose June 8 for training andorganization. POC is Yong Baez, storemanager, at 730-4451.

BOSS ScrambleGolf Tournament

The BOSS Scramble Golf Tournamentwill be held at Camp Red Cloud GolfCourse June 9. Registration at CRCCommunity Activity Center will befrom 11 a.m. to noon, briefing will beat 12:10 p.m. the tournament will startat 12:30 p.m. The entry fee is $100 perteam and must be paid at the time ofregistration. Entry deadline is June 8and will be limited to the first 14 teamsto register. Each team will consist offour players, one must be an E-5 orbelow. Awards will be given for thelongest drive, closest to the pin andlongest putt.

MPs to Ticket DriversWho Use Cell phones

Lt. Gen. David Valcourt instructedthe Military Police to start writingtickets to those driving while on theircell phones. Drivers will need to pulloff the road to have discussions oncell phones, then begin driving again.

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The CRC Shoppette will be changingits hours June 5. New hours are: 10a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday,10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday,10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

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Steven Curtis Chapman brings ‘ol time church singin’ to Camp Red Cloud on Mother’s Day.

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CAMP RED CLOUD — Good ‘olChristian church singin’ came toCamp Red Cloud May 14 as StevenCurtis Chapman cranked up theband to entertain the troops.

A concert that could be heard for10 kilometers around and a bandthat plays with great spirit filled theair for all the Mother's Dayattendees.

“We feel so very privileged to behere and bring good ‘ol Christiansingin’ to all of you Soldiers that layyour life on the line for freedom,”said Chapman, band leader andrecipient of several popular musicawards.

“We are here to proclaim hisgreatness and his abundant grace,”Chapman said.

A crowd did indeed revel insome vibrant sounds, an estimated400 people gathered on the

parking lot of Mitchell’s Club tosing along with Chapman and hisband.

“I estimate we have at least 100

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Every week Father Tony Kazarnowicz brings children from different orphanages to Camp Red Cloud for fun and sports. “These children alwayslook forward to visiting the swimming pool at CRC,” said Kazarnowicz.


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families here,” said one Soldier. “Ihave many of his recordings.”

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Lance Denison of the 2ID band singing the song that brought home the bucks,Remember whenit Rained, by Josh Groban.

Mitchell’s karaokedraws talented crowdBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

Spc. Paul Fellner, 2nd Inf. Div. Band, sings wellenough to cause a tie.E-mail [email protected]

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EOC firing the cannon in honor of Col. Jayne Carson,commander of the 501st CSG.

501st CSG leaves Camp StanleyBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD —There were four finalists forMitchell’s final night May 17Karaoke competition: Paul,Lance, Jin and Bailey were thealiases that were in contentionfor the $100 prize.

Bailey was a no show and Pauland Lance tied in the first sing-off. But that just encouragedPaul and Lance to choose evenbetter songs, ones that best fittheir vocal styles.

“I know the guy I amcompeting against,” LanceDenison, 2nd Infantry DivisionBand, said. “I know I will have tochoose a song that I can sing mybest.”

After a few moments ofdeliberation, the judges choseDenison as their winner.

“We will be holding many morecontests like this one in thefuture,” said Rene DeJesus,Mitchell’s club manager. “We arealways looking for ways toentertain the Soldiers.”

Karaoke has been a popular

CAMP STANLEY — The Camp Stanley EmergencyOperations Center fired the cannon last Friday eveningMay 12 in honor of Col. Jayne Carson, commander ofthe 501st Corps Support Group. The Champion flagwas lowered for the last time at 5 p.m. and presented toCarson prior to the retreat.

“We are going to Camp Carroll down in Area IV,”Carson said. “We are certainly saddened to leave Area I.If you want to train Soldiers, Area I is the place to be.Camp Stanley is a wonderful base camp.”

The mission of the 501st has not changed. Theyprovide combat service support on an area basis.

“We are merely moving our headquarters to CampCarroll,” Carson said. “I am proud to be the senior tacticalcommander.”

The 501st is being re designated and reorganized aspart of the Army transformation into a modular concept.

“This has everything to do with the modular Army,”Carson said. “Our name will no longer be the 501stCorps Support Group; it will be the 501st SustainmentBrigade.”

entertainment for many years,but its popularity today is muchgreater because of the newtelevision shows that featurecontests, like “American Idol.”

“We show the program justbefore Karaoke night and begin at8 p.m. after American Idol isover. That way many of thecontestants get pumped up andare ready to do their best,”DeJesus said. “You don’t have tocompete for the money. Many ofthe best singers that come onKaraoke night just want to singin front of an audience.”

Events like Mitchell’s Karaokenight do take a while to catch on.

“We only had two contestantsto begin with and they are still inthe running for the moneytonight,” DeJesus said.

“Our second night 80 singersshowed up, many just wanted tosing for an audience -- that is thereal attraction for most of theparticipants. It is amazing howsomething like a Karaoke nightcan bring the real talent out inpeople. Our Soldiers have reallybeen surprising many of the

judges with their ability to sing.“Out of the 80 we heard on the

second night, none were actuallybad singers, all were pretty good,that surprises most people. ”

“Paul is a great singer, I reallydidn’t know if I would win,”Denison said. “I chose my secondsong because it fit my voice better,“Remember When It Rained” by JoshGroban.”

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CAMP RED CLOUD — A team from the U.S.Army Center for Heal th Promot ion andPrevention Medicine-Pacific visited Area I campsMay 16 thru Thursday to assess the drinking watersystems and to determine what resources existduring a water system emergency. The teamvisited camps Stanley, Red Cloud, Jackson,Kwangsari, Casey, Warrior Base and the ranges,and held interviews with personnel where theyperformed on-site risk assessments.

“We have a lot of things going through ourwater supply,” said Col. Forrest Newton, Area Icommander. “We have great plans for monsoon,but I want to make sure that water contaminationis addressed at every phase to ensure drinkingwater standards are met.”

Public Law 107-188, Title IV, also known asH.R. 3448, Publ ic Heal th Secur i ty andBioterrorism Response Act of 2002, was signedby President Bush in June 2002. The BioterrorismAct requires that any community water systemserving a population base greater than 3,300 mustconduct an assessment to de termine i t svulnerability to terrorist attack or intentional actsto substantially disrupt the ability of the systemto provide a safe, reliable supply of drinkingwater.

The vulnerability assessment shall include, butnot be l imi ted to : a review of p ipes andconstructed conveyances; physical barriers;water collection, pretreatment, treatment, storage

and distribution facilities; electronic, computeror other automated systems that are utilized bythe public water system; the use, storage, orhandling of various chemicals; and the operationand maintenance of such systems.

The administrator, after consultation withappropriate departments and agencies of thefederal government and with state and localgovernments, shall provide baseline informationto community water systems required to conductvulnerability assessments.

Terrorist attacks or other intentional acts arethe probable threats that may disrupt the abilityof the system to provide a safe and reliable supplyof dr inking water ; or o therwise presentsignificant public health concerns.

“Our goal is to ensure the drinking watersupply is safe, evaluate potential threats andidentify corrective actions,” said Dr. PrakashTemkar, chief, environmental health engineeringdivision. “The plan will be included in existingemergency response plans of Area I installations.

“We are not here to get anyone in trouble,”Temkar said. “We are looking out for the healthand welfare of the Soldiers and their families, andyou can’t protect them from something if youare not aware that it exists.”

The survey results were presented to the AreaI commander Thursday. They sa t i s fy therequirements of both the Environmental ProtectionAgency and the Department of Defense.

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Sgt. 1st Class Richard Rivera talks about employment options with Louisiana “Troops to Teachers” Director Adrian AlmodovarJr. May 19 at the Yongsan Job Fair.

Hundreds of Yongsan job seekers flockto event hailed as ‘best job fair in years’

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Above: Sgt. Russell Ellis (left) and Sgt. Adam Weldon speakwith a group of Yongsan education representatives.Right: Sgt. Chris Tait offers his resume to STG Recruiting ChiefAstral Spida. Spida traveled from Reston, Va., to attend the fair.

YONGSAN GARRISON — As the final stop on awhirlwind tour of U.S. installations in Korea, the 2006Korea Job Fair brought hundreds of prospectiveemployees together with stateside and local employers.

More than 300 people pre-registered for what manyjob seekers hailed as the “best fair in years.”

“There is a wide variety of employers here,” saidprospective job seeker Tommy Kramer. “In recentyears, it’s been very heavy with informationtechnology jobs, but this year you can find jobs rangingfrom program managers and pilots to mechanics.”

There’s something here for everybody, he said.Organizers started the fair May 17 in Daegu,

traveled to Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base May18 and finished in Yongsan Garrison May 19 andSaturday.

“I’m surprised at the number of employers thatattended,” said Area II Army Career and AlumniProgram Manager Carl W. Reed. “We had lost a fewin recent years.”

Reed said prospective employers includedcompanies in trucking, education and informationtechnology.

“There is a lot of good potential here,” he said.“I’m sure some people will be getting jobs.”

Employers like Louisiana “Troops to Teachers”Director Adrian Almodovar Jr. said the military offersexcellent, “high-caliber” employees.

“People in the military are a natural fit as teachers,”Almodovar said. “They provide a good role model forour youth.”

Almodovar said he represented the State ofLouisiana, but he could help recruit teachers for all50 states.

He said many job seekers were especially interested

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Korean Soldiers seek friendship with U.S. in Area II

YONGSAN GARRISON — Morethan 30 Republic of Korea Soldiersof the 27th Infantry Division visitedArea II May 9 to s trengthenfriendships with the U.S. Army.

The 27th Infantry Division is aROK Army unit from Hwachun, inthe Kangwon province.

Area II Support Activity supportedthe vis i tors by providing apresentation on how units carry outtheir missions here, and giving theSoldiers a tour of the base.

“I think it was a great opportunityfor us to actually experience thesurroundings in Yongsan Garrison,”said Capt . Hwang Jun-ha, 11thCompany commander. “We were ableto reaffirm the strong relationshipsbetween Korea and the U.S. Army.”

The tour introduced the main

By Pfc. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

Yongsan Garrison facilities.After the tour, Korean Soldiers and

Area II Soldiers teamed up for a soccermatch near Collier Field House.

Hwang said the visit was part ofthe Korean Army’s regular nationalsecurity training conducted twice ayear. He contacted Area II SupportActivity Community Relations OfficerAn Chang-sin to coordinate the visit.

“I believe these kinds of visit givea positive effect to the Korean-U.S.alliance,” An said. “It’s a greatopportunity to understand each otherbetter.”

An said the visit was part of theU.S. Forces Korea Good NeighborProgram.

“I was impressed at how enlistedSoldiers get along so easily withcommanding officers,” Hwang said.“I hope we can adapt this kind ofatmosphere too.”

Capt. Michael Norman gave a briefdescription of Area II and answeredwhatever questions the visitors hadin mind. Norman is the commanderfor Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, Area II.

“We were able to get together andshare a day of common interest andjoy,” Norman said. “I’ve never metthese people, but by the end of theday I realized we’re pretty much thesame.”

He said he hoped the KoreanSoldiers leave here with theimpression that the U.S. Army likesto make friends and wants to help thecommunity.

Officials of the two units promisedto maintain its strong bonds togetherand to promote mutual support.


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YONGSAN GARRISON —The 2006 Pacificwide SoftballChampionships start 8:30 a.m.today at Field No. 1. The gameswill continue 24 hours a day untilMonday.

Other weekend activitiesinclude:! The annual O6-E9 SoftballGame will be 2 p.m. Saturday atField No. 2.! Area II outdoor pool seasonofficially opens 11 a.m. Saturday.! Runners can enjoy a 5KMemorial Day Fun Run 8 a.m.Monday starting at Collier FieldHouse.! There will be a free rock concertby “Wideawake” 7 p.m. Tuesdayat the Main Post Club parking lot.

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Memorial Day Activities!Stop by Commiskey’s Club for aMemorial Day event with free Putt-Putt Golf and Batting Cage tickets 11a.m. Monday.!For food, prizes and music, visit theHarvey’s Memorial Day BBQ Party 4p.m.-12 a.m. Monday!The Main Post Club will host a freeMemorial Day barbecue for allcommunity members as long as thefood lasts Monday.

AFTB ClassesLevel I is for anyone new to the militaryor for anyone who wants to expandtheir knowledge of the Army. Thiscourse is an introduction to militarylife. The Level I is 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. June2. For information, contact Reta Millsat 738-3617.

SOFA StampsArmy Community Services willsponsor a Staus of Forces Agreementpassport stamp session Tuesday at thethe Yongsan ACS Building. To get aSOFA stamp you must have an A-3Visa in your passport. For information,call 738-4617.

Youth Bike RodeoThere will be a Youth Bike Rodeo 10a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday at HannamVillage. Riders must have a fullreflective vest and approved helmetto register. The USO will raffle youthbicycles at the rodeo. There will beother free giveaways and prizes. Forinformation, call 738-3027.

Computer Club to MeetThe next meeting for the SeoulComputer Club is 2-4 p.m. June 10 atthe Seoul USO at Camp Kim. The topicfor the meeting will be a demonstrationof Microsoft Producer. There will befree food and door prizes. Forinformation, e-mail [email protected].

USO InformationListen to The Eagle 102.7 FM for freeconcert ticket giveaways for concertslike Branford Marsalis, Korn, ChrisBotti and more.

Case Worker NeededThe Yongsan American Red Cross islooking for a part-time, after-hourscase worker. Interested U.S. citizensmay apply for this paid position. Forinformation, call 738-3670.

ACS Needs VolunteersThree hundred volunteers are neededfor registration, swimming, bowling,barbecue and fun-and-game activitiesduring the Army Community ServiceJune Jamboree. The jamboree will beJune 2. For information, call 738-5311.

Office ClosureThe Area II Housing Office will beclosed Monday for Memorial Day andWednesday for Korean Election Day.

Area II Web siteFor up-to-date news and information,visit the Area II Web site at http://area2.korea.army.mil.

Youth Bike Rodeo kicks little riders into gearBy Jennifer JacksonArea II Public Affairs

Soldiers volunteer to read to studentsSoldiers volunteer to read to studentsSoldiers volunteer to read to studentsSoldiers volunteer to read to studentsSoldiers volunteer to read to studentsBy Sgt. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — American servicemembersstarted a children’s reading program May 10 at SeoulAmerican Elementary School.

Special United States Liaison Advisor Koreaservicemembers volunteer for a half an hour once a week toread storybooks to SAES 2nd-graders. The ReadingMembership Program is a SUSLAK initiative.

“We wanted to be more active in the community,” saidSUSLAK Joint Enlisted Council President Staff Sgt. ClarissaLamar. “We came out to support our children who supporttheir parents in the military. I think it can give children achance to see the military doing something for them, otherthan just working every day.”

The first storyteller was Deputy Chief of SUSLAK Col.Sharon Hamilton. She started by reading a fairytale named“James and the Giant Peach” to a group of children gatheredaround her.

“This author served in the Air Force in WWII,” Hamiltonsaid. “He did a lot of good things for his country.”

After the reading, Hamilton answered questions about themilitary, as well as the story and said she appreciated all thechildren in class.

“Your moms and dads work really hard and you guys aredoing such a great job supporting them,” Hamilton said.“When your parents have to go somewhere else for a whilebecause of duty, they always think about you.”

Lamar said they are going to finish the book before theend of this school year.

“We are going to maintain the program after the upcomingsummer vacation,” Lamar said. “I hope this programencourages children to read a book while they are not atschool rather than playing a video game, or sitting in frontof a television all the time.”

School teacher Trisha Hornickel said she could seeexcitement in the children’s eyes and on their faces duringthe class.

“The children have been talking about their visit, and evenreminding me ever since I mentioned it about a week ago,”

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Volunteer reader Col. Sharon Hamilton spends time with a group ofSeoul American Elementary School students May 10.

Hornickel said. “It’s ultimately school’s responsibility toproduce contributing members of society. When you becomecontributing members, one way getting back to school is todo something that is worthwhile for class.”

She said reading is the most important thing from a teacher’spoint of view.

“I liked to see the SUSLAK team members gettinginvolved,” Hornickel said. “Being a guest reader has verysignificant impact on children’s desire to continue on newbooks and authors, as well as learning more about what themilitary does.”


YONGSAN GARRISON — Area IIchildren rode their bicycles more safelyafter community safety officials heldthe 2006 “Bike Rodeo” May 20 at theYongsan Commissary parking lot.

The event informs children and theirparents about bicycle safety, properequipment and rules and regulations onbase.

“It creates awareness and informschildren and adults [about] rules theymay not be aware of,” said MilitaryPoliceman Spc. Don Sawyer.

Event organizers encouragedchildren of all ages to participate. Thenext rodeo is the Hannam Village BikeRodeo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Saturday.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or“D.A.R.E.” sponsors the events, nowin their third year.

Children and their parents stopped byteaching stations to learn more abouttheir bicycles. 94th Military PoliceBattalion volunteers taught variousaspects of bicycle safety andinformation. The stations includedclasses on frame and fit; crank andchain; and air and wheels

Many kids learned different aspects

of their bikes, rules for riding on postand the proper way to accessorize.

Parents were enthusiastic. “It’s awesome that the community

helps to bring bicycle safety awarenessto our youth,” said involved parentElizabeth Berdine.

The USO also raffled off three

bicycles with safety equipment, andgave away free prizes to the youth.Morale, Welfare and Recreationprovided free food and drink to eventparticipants.

The Area II Safety Office, USO andMWR worked with the military policeon both events.

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Maj. Tracey Clyde helps his son Brandon adjust a bicycle safety helmet Saturday at the 2006Yongsan Youth Bike Rodeo.

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YONGSAN GARRISON —Christian music singer Steven CurtisChapman performed for more than1,400 fans at Collier Field House May12.

Chapman performed five concerts atdifferent bases during his visit. HisKorea tour meshed with his ongoing 19-city international tour.

Area II Chaplain (Lt. Col.) JamesKing said the Collier Field house waspacked.

“Steven Curtis Chapman gave a funand inspiring concert,” King said. “Hegenuinely appreciates military familiesand was delighted to be here with us.”

King said for Chapman and his band,the concert was not just “another show.”

“His love for God, for his family, andfor our forces really shows,” King said.“The show was a great combination ofsome of his top hits, inspirational musicand fun.”

Chapman has five Grammy awards,an American Music Award, 50 DoveAwards. Dove Awards (presented bythe Gospel Music recording industry).Chapman also has 43 “No. 1” radio hitsto his credit.

King said the attendance said

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something about the community.“Family-friendly and faith-friendly

entertainment is popular and will bringout a crowd,” King said. “Ourcommunity enjoyed great music fromone of the top artists in the U.S.,received encouragement and inspiration.The emphasis in Steven CurtisChapman’s music on marriage andfamily relationships is a goodencouragement to all of us.”

Grammy-award winningsinger performs free concerts

Christian music singer Steven Curtis Chapman speaks to a Yongsan audience of more than 1,400 at Collier Field House May 12 .PHOTOS BY SONNIE CHAMPIGNY

E-mail [email protected] Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King (right)presents Chapman with an award.

Collier Field House fills to standing room onlyfor the May 12 concert.

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in his program’s $5,000 stipend, oralternatively $10,000 grant for troops whodecide to become teachers in critical areas,like math, science, special education andEnglish as a second language.

Sgt. 1st Class Richard Rivera sawthe job fair as an opportunity. He saidhe prepared for the event at the YongsanArmy Career and Alumni Programoffice for months.

“They helped me a lot,” he said. “It’stime for me to move on; I have 45 daysuntil my retirement.”

Younger Soldiers like Sgt. Chris Tait,U.S. Forces Korea, also used the ACAPoffice extensively.

“They helped me polish my resume,”he said. “They were very good at gettingme ready. I would recommend thatpeople use ACAP.”

The Army Community ServicesEmployment Readiness Divisioncosponsored the 2006 Korea-wide Job

Fair with ACAP.“We are very pleased and proud to

support the job fair,” said STG SeniorVice President Glenn W. Davis Jr. “It’sa good way for us to maintain qualifiedwork force.”

Davis and his team traveled fromReston, Va., to attend the fair. He saidhis company has many governmentcontracts in Korea and the United States.

“We are seeing a lot of qualifiedcandidates,” said STG Chief ofRecruiting Astral Spida. “A lot of peopleare six months from leaving the military,and that’s a good time for us to starttalking with them.”

Reed said recent ACAP seminars like,“Dress for Success,” helped Yongsanjob seekers to get ready for the job fair.

“We do everything we can to helppeople get ready,” Reed said.

YONGSAN GARRISON — A newWeb site revolutionizes Army tuitionassistance and how Soldiers apply.

“Soldiers cut their own tuitionassistance for school,” said YongsanEducation Center guidance counselor JimWesser. “They don’t need to come to usanymore, it’s all in their hands.”

Wesser said a commander’s signatureis no longer needed to process tuitionassistance, aside from an annualstatement of understanding.

“The process has been streamlined,”he said. “It doesn’t take as many hoursof running around collecting signatures,waiting for paperwork and makingappointments as it used to.”

Wesser said the process demands moreaccountability, but the same penalties applyfor dropping courses without validmilitary-related reasons.

“If a student drops a course prior tothe first class date, no harm no foul,” hesaid. “If he drops in the first week theyhave to pay back 25 percent of the cost.”

Students dropping in the second week

have to pay back 50 percent. After that,the student is responsible for the full cost.

“We expect a few people to beconfused,” he said. “But, those people canstill come to us for help.”

For the most part, education centeremployees feel the process is easier.

“Every Soldier knows exactly what ishappening to them,” said Lorane Hopkins,education services officer. “Any time yougive Soldiers control of their own benefitsit’s good.”

Internet access is available at theeducation center computer lab from 8a.m.– 9:45 p.m. Mondays – Fridays, and9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundayswith a break from noon to 1 p.m.

Wesser wants to remind Soldiers thatcounselors’ services are still available toanswer any questions about degree plansand credits.

“Tuition assistance was always a verysmall part of our job, and now it’s evensmaller,” he said.

“Thanks to this, we have more time todevote to helping you succeed.”

Visit www.GoArmyEd.com fordetails.

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debarkation in Pohang. It is unfortunatewe did not get to finalize the procedures,but the safety of the volunteers is alwaysour first concern.”

The people who took part in the eventrepresented a cross-section of U.S.citizens as well as foreign embassyworkers and personnel from UnitedNations Command who submitted theirnames for a lottery.

For Jennifer Brock, the event thatincluded eating sack lunches, sleepingin open-bay barracks, occasional waitsand sudden changes in plans gave her a

from Page 1NEONEONEONEONEOglimpse of her husband’s job in theArmy.

“I have a new appreciation for myhusband’s work that includes having tosleep wherever they put him and eatwhatever they serve him,” Brock said.

All DOD-affiliated noncombatants toinclude non-emergency essential U.S.Government employees participated in theCourageous Channel exercise by takingtheir NEO packages to the EvacuationControl Centers to verify they arecomplete and accurate and to becomefamiliar with processing procedures.

A Soldier at Camp Henry scans the bar-coded bracelet used to track volunteers through theprocedures of evacuating from the Republic of Korea as part of the Courageous Channel 06-1 flyaway May 18.

NAVY JOURNALIST 1ST CLASS DAVID MCKEE

KUNSAN AIR BASE — Crews ofthe U.S. Navy rescue and salvage shipUSS Safeguard, together with membersof the 8th Fighter Wing, returned to thewaters off the coast of South Korearecently to recover the remains of aWolf Pack F-16 that crashed into thesea March 14.

The joint U.S. and Republic of Koreanaval salvage and recovery operation wascompleted almost two months after itbegan March 24 when it was called offdue to high winds and heavy seas.

Capt. Charles Armstrong, 8th FWchief of flight safety, who supervisedand coordinated the salvage operation,said approximately 75 to 80 percent ofthe aircraft was recovered making theoperation a success.

“From top to bottom, this operationwas a tremendous success betweenPacific Fleet, Pacific Air Forces and theRepublic of Korea,” Armstrong said.“[Our] outstanding performance andworking relationship with the officersand crew of the USS Safeguard andMobile Dive and Salvage Unit made theoperation go that much smoother.”

According to Armstrong, the

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recovery of the crash -survivable flightdata recorder, or “black box,” isimportant because it shows the AirForce exactly what was going onduring the flight.

“When the aircraft starts a turn at acertain time during the flight, the datarecorder will give us such things as stickinputs, rudder inputs, airspeed, altitude andangle of attack, and faults for flightcontrols, engine problems and muchmore,” he said. “This is a single-sourcepiece on the aircraft that can answer a lotof questions, and without it, [determiningwhat happened] could be impossible.”

Members of the USS Safeguard’s salvage crewretrieve the engine of an F-16 that crashed intothe West Sea in March.

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Ultraviolet -- Ultraviolet -- Ultraviolet -- Ultraviolet -- Ultraviolet -- (MillaJovovich, William Fichtner)Set in the late 21st century, asubculture of humans hasemerged with a geneticmutation causing enhancedspeed, incredible staminaand acute intelligence. Asmore people are infected andthe government becomesincreasingly terrified of theirgrowing power, those with themutation are treated asoutcasts, subjected toterrifying tests and put intoquarantine. The governmentsets out to destroy them, butone woman is determinedthat that doesn’t happen: ultra-beautiful, ultra-lethal Violet.

Inside Man -- Inside Man -- Inside Man -- Inside Man -- Inside Man -- (DenzelWashington, Jodie Foster)Tough cop, Detective Fraziermatches wits with clever bankrobber Dalton as adangerous cat-and-mousegame unfolds. Unexpectedly,Madaline, a power broker witha hidden agenda, emergesto inject even more instabilityinto an already volatilesituation.

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Goal! The DreamGoal! The DreamGoal! The DreamGoal! The DreamGoal! The DreamBeginsBeginsBeginsBeginsBegins -- (Kuno Becker,Stephen Dillane)As an underprivilegedMexican-American immigrantgrowing up in the poor sectionof Los Angeles, SantiagoMunez seemed destined tofollow his father’s path in life:laboring at menial jobs to earnjust enough money to supporthis family. Naturally gifted, hisamazing talent on the soccerfield was wasted in recreationleague games while he couldonly dream of playing on theworld stage of professionalsoccer.

Over the Hedge Over the Hedge Over the Hedge Over the Hedge Over the Hedge ----------(Bruce Willis, GarryShandling)Spring has sprung, andVerne and his woodlandfriends awaken from theirlong winter’s nap to discoverthat a tall, green “thing” hasmysteriously cropped upright through the middle oftheir home. Enter RJ, anopportunistic raccoon, whoexplains that the worldbeyond the hedge is the“gateway to the good life”where peculiar creaturescalled humans live to eat,rather than eat to live.

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Jewish Shavouth marks revelation of commandmentsBy Chaplain (Capt.)Avrohom Horovitz41st Signal Battalion

The Bib1ical Festival of Shavouth (Pentecost)begins this year at sundown Thursday andconcludes at nightfall June 3.

Shavouth is the Hebrew word for “weeks,”commemorating the revelation of the Almighty’scommandments on Mount Sinai seven weeks afterthe beginning of Passover. Since it is 50 days afterPassover it is called Pentecost, which means 50 inGreek.

This festival is also called the “Time of the Givingof the Torah” (Books of Moses). The Torah also refersto this holiday in agricultural terms as the Day of theFirst Fruits (Numbers 28:26) and the Festival of theHarvest (Exodus 23:16).

The Torah was given by the Almighty throughMoses the prophet as a guide to a moral life. TheSeven Noachide Laws are the way to achieve world

peace and harmony. The first six laws werecommanded by the Almighty to Adam. The seventhone was told to Noah after the flood (Genesis 9:4);1. No idols - belief in the One “Supreme Judge of theWorld and a firm Reliance on the Protection of divineProvidence” (from the Declaration of Independence).2. No blasphemy - respect and praise the Almighty.Even when we feel disappointed that things do notturn out as we want, we should still trust in theSupreme Being who is certainly just.3. No murder - respect the sanctity of human life thatis created in the image of the Almighty. We are ourbrother’s keeper. Not only can a life be physicallytaken, but also demoralization and humiliation can killour souls.4. No adultery - respect the family. Commitment tomarriage provides the family with stability that isnecessary for individual growth and health, communitypeace and social welfare.

5. No stealing - respect the property of others. Toviolate the property of others is a fundamental attackon their humanity, and breeds anarchy and cruelty.6. Judicial society - pursue justice. Every communityshould have a legal system of courts and officialsadministrating the law honestly.7. No eating flesh of living animals - respect allcreatures. Humans are the caretakers of theAlmighty’s creation. Eating meat so fresh that theanimal is still alive may be healthy, but it is cruel,displaying insensitivity to the pain of othercreatures.

When all human beings observe these laws totheir highest potential, the whole of creation iselevated to realize its goal. This transforms theuniverse into a place where the Almighty can dwell.

May we all merit to see the time “that theAlmighty’s Kingdom will be accepted throughoutthe universe” (Zechariah 14:9), Amen.

Area III WArea III WArea III WArea III WArea III Worship Servicesorship Servicesorship Servicesorship Servicesorship Services

ProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestant

Eastern OrthodoxSaturday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

CatholicCatholicCatholicCatholicCatholic

CollectiveSunday 10:30 a.m. Camp Humphreys’

Zoeckler Station Chapel11 a.m. Camp Humphreys’

Freedom Chapel,Camp Long Chapel,Suwon Air Base Chapel

2 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel

GospelSunday 1 p.m. Freedom ChapelWednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

ContemporarySunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

KATUSATuesday 7 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

Area III ChaplainsArea III ChaplainsArea III ChaplainsArea III ChaplainsArea III Chaplains

Chaplain (Capt.) Byong [email protected] 721-3356

[email protected] 753-7274Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson

MassSunday 4 p.m. Camp Long Chapel

5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle ChapelKATUSA

Sunday 8 p.m. Camp Long ChapelFaith Formation

Wednesday 4 p.m. Freedom Chapel

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MusMusMusMusMustttttang Sallang Sallang Sallang Sallang Sallyyyyygggggallallallallallooooops ontps ontps ontps ontps onto CRo CRo CRo CRo CRCCCCCBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD—Mustang Sallygalloped onto CRC Tuesday on theOrange Blossom Special with Me andBobby Magee and then made sure TheDevil Went Down to Georgia before therewas a Heartache Tonight.

They played a lot of Ol’ Time Rock ‘n’Roll and even danced on a few tablesbefore going to Sweet Home Alabamawhere they were Rollin’ on a River withIke and Tina Turner doing PT to showtheir Mustang Sally dance. The MustangSally band comes by its name honestly.

“Actually the band got started whenour drummer Lisa Romeo wanted to getan all-female band together,” said BrendaZitzman, acoustic guitar player and leadsinger with the band. “It was an all-femalejam night to try and get a bunch of femalemusicians together just to play sometunes. We asked if any female musicianswould like to get up and play.

“It was just a bunch of girls jammingand Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett wason the juke box one night and some guyyelled ‘what’s the name of the band’ andLisa yelled ‘Mustang Sally’,” Zitzman said. E-mail [email protected]

The ladies of Mustang Sally are truevirtuosos with their instruments andSarah Wilfong’s Orange BlossomSpecial was proof of her virtuosity. Herrendition of the old standard countryfiddle breakdown tune was wonderfullyaccented by all the members of theband when they each took chorus ridesmuch the same as jazz musicians.

“We are real big country fans,” saidTobi Lee Campbell, lead vocalist andelectric guitar. “We grew up withcountry music, we play everythingfrom Tammy Wynette to Ike and TinaTurner.”PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM

Tobi Lee Campbell, lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitar singing Heartache Tonight.The band has an eclectic repertoire, from Tammy Wynette to Ike and Tina Turner.

Mustang Sally invites Soldiers to join them whilesinging “Born in the USA” during their CampRed Cloud performance Tuesday.

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BOSS Beach BlastThe Better Opportunities for Single andunaccompanied Servicemembersprogram is planning a weekend getawayto the Song-Jung Beach June 3-4. Thetwo-day event will includebodybuilding and karaoke competitionsas well as a barbecue and beachactivities.The Beach Blast is just one of manyevents organized by MWR, which givesingle and unaccompaniedservicemembers the opportunity toexplore some parts of the countrybeyond the gates. Contact local CACsor call 725-6070 for information.

8th Army 10 MilerSet for June 3

The 8th U.S. Army Ten MilerChampionships will take place June 3at the Camp Casey Carey FitnessCenter. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.and competition starts at 7:45 a.m. Thisis the qualifying event for the Men’s &Women’s active-duty Army militaryteams that will represent 8th Army atthe Army Ten Miler. Event issponsored by MWR. Call 732-6276 forinformation.

Win a Trip to the StatesParticipants may win a round-trip ticketto the United States, or an LG laptopcomputer, simply by registering inMWR’s RecTrac at any sports andfitness, recreation center, arts & craftscenter or automotive skills center. Thewinner will be chosen on AmericanForces Network - Korea during the lastweek of June. For information onRecTrac or the drawing, call 723-3730.

Swim Instructor SoughtA Child and Youth Services swiminstructor is being sought for theYongsan area. The job is a NF-03position with a salary ranging form 26K-34K per year. Applicants must submitresume and NAF application DA Forms3433-1 and 3433-2. Additionally, localapplicants in Korea must complete aLocal Applicant Questionnaire.Resumes may be sent via e-mail [email protected]. Forinformation, call 738-2311.

Battle of the BandsThe Battle of the Bands contest is setto take place at Moyer CommunityServices Center at 7 p.m. July 22. Pickup an entry form at your local CAC orcall 723-8502 for information. Thecontest is sponsored by MWR thewinners may be eligible to advance tothe All-Army competition. May thebest band win!

TMCW SubmissionsTo have an event featured in TheMorning Calm Weekly, e-mail informationto [email protected].

Whether prepping their cars for competition (above left) or comparing notes on the track (right) all participants enjoyed a day of good-naturedcompetition at the 1st Korea Region RC Car Race, held at K-16 RC Racetrack Saturday. The starter’s flag dropped at 11 a.m. and the final raceending at 4 p.m. The RC racetrack was recently built by Soldiers from K-16 who spent many hours laboring to prepare the track for this event.Track materials were supplied by MWR. The event was well attended, with six entries in the Buggy class category and six entries in the Monstertruck Class category, as well as many spectators on hand to watch the competition. Two Korean RC Clubs assisted with running the event; RCBank and RC Life.

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Opening another world — one book at a timeOpening another world — one book at a timeOpening another world — one book at a timeOpening another world — one book at a timeOpening another world — one book at a time

By Staff Sgt. Erien Clark-Chasse8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE — The 8thFighter Wing donated more than1,270 English language children’sbooks to the Kunsan City library May3 after a book drive that ran fromMarch 8 to April 17.

The book drive, the first of its kindat Kunsan Air Base, collected booksas a way to help teach English toKorean youth in the local area.

“In February I visited the KunsanCity Library out of curiosity anddiscovered there were no Englishlanguage books there. I know fromexperience living in Germany thatchildren’s books can be a great assetfor people of any age to learn aforeign language,” said Capt. RichardKomurek, 8th FW public affairs.“Since Korean elementary studentsmust learn English starting in thesecond grade we figured this was agreat way the Wolf Pack couldcontribute to the community.”

With this idea, Komurek asked fora representative in each of the groups.

“The group representatives helpedspread the word and collect the booksfrom their squadrons, so without theirhard work and participation it wouldhave been impossible to get so manybooks in such a short period of time,”he said.

The group representatives wereSenior Airman Matthew Mayer,Senior Airman Celine Gueit, SeniorAirman Scott Grittner and Tech. Sgt.Daniel Buse.

“They all did a great job of helpingto collect books for the children ofKunsan City,” said Komurek.However, Buse, the 8th MaintenanceGroup representative, stood out abovethe others -- personally collecting 961books.

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Buse, 8th Maintenance Group, bundles books donated by the unit fordelivery to the Kunsan City library. More than 1,200 English language children’s books were given.

“When I went around to my unitssome of the airmen wanted to givemoney instead of trying to find ororder a book in English,” Buse said.“Once I thought about it I came upwith the idea of buying books oneBay with money they donated. Themoney bought us 400 books and therest were donated.

“This was really great and once Imentioned it was for kids it really gotthe ball rolling and everything seemedto take care of itself,” he said.

With all the new books in English,the library established a specialEnglish language section for children.

When it comes to communityrelations, the key to success isunderstanding the community andtheir particular needs.

“I’ve heard from several Koreansthat English language books forchildren are difficult and expensive toget in Korea, so our donation willallow Korean families to enjoy booksthat they normally wouldn’t be able toget on their own,” said Komurek. “It’sa way to Leave Our Mark and helpmake Kunsan a better place foreveryone.”

For information about public affairsprograms, call 782-4705.

AIR FORCE STAFF SGT. ERIEN CLARK-CHASSE

Air Force donationsAir Force donationsAir Force donationsAir Force donationsAir Force donationsbenefit local librarybenefit local librarybenefit local librarybenefit local librarybenefit local library

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CAMP HUMPHREYS - Sgt. 1stClass Endy and Staff Sgt. Joseph S.Secrist, noncommissioned officer incharge, Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, 94th Military PoliceBattalion K9, worked together teachingtheir last Immediate Reaction Forcebriefing together for Soldiers and airmenat Camp Humphreys May 19.

Secrist is going on to his newassignment stateside next month. Endyis going on a 30-day leave and then willbegin working with a new partner.Secrist is a human who has been in theArmy for 10 years. Endy is a 5-year-old Belgian Malois, military working dog.

Secrist briefed the class on the roleof the military working dog in narcoticsand explosives detection and the properway to react safelywhen workingdogs are present.

He then tookthe class to theworking dogcompound wherethe dogs were putthrough anobstacle course that had stairs,windows, catwalks, tunnels and a highwall.

The class was given a demonstrationof the dog’s ability to trace narcoticsand to stop a fleeing bad guy. For thepurposes of the demonstration, the “bad

Military working dogs and theirMilitary working dogs and theirMilitary working dogs and theirMilitary working dogs and theirMilitary working dogs and theirhandlers handlers handlers handlers handlers ————— One team, One bite! One team, One bite! One team, One bite! One team, One bite! One team, One bite!

guy” (played by a fellow dog handler)wore a protective padded bite suit or thedog was muzzled. Secrist gavevolunteers from the class a chance towear the suit and experience an attack -- again while the dog was muzzled. Aftereach successful task the dog is rewardedwith a rubber toy ball to chase.

“They [the dogs] get promoted withus,” Secrist said. “They are always onerank above us. That is so we make surewe take care of these animals. If wemistreat them we [can] get charged withdisrespect of a noncommissionedofficer.

“These are expensive dogs,” headded. “The Army gets them frombreeders overseas in Belgium andGermany and in the States. They’rebrought in as pups and adopted out inthe puppy program at Lackland Air Force

Base [].”The dogs are

kept by familiesuntil they are oldenough to begintraining. Thetrainers atLackland are fromall four services,

and train these dogs around the clock.The working dogs have to be trainedbefore they come to the field. “We justtake their training and advance it,”Secrist said.

“Spc. David Hickcox has his dog lowcrawling. That isn’t a trained task at the

school house. So now he’s able to gointo combat confident that his dog willfollow him at his side through all

obstacles and to safety. Every handlertrains his dog on different tasks,” Secristsaid.

“These dogs don’t get paid,” hecontinued. “All they work for is love anda little dog toy to chase.

“The dog and I have a special bond.Every handler has his own rapport withhis dog,” he said. “We live, breath anddie for these animals and they do thesame for us.”

Secrist describes Endy as an alphamale. “In order to handle my dog, I hadto become the alpha male,” he said. “Ihad to show him who was boss fromthe beginning. I created dominance overmy dog.

“He’s the land shark of Korea,” headded. “He’s very intimidating.”

Sgt. 1st Class Endy

Spc. David Hickcox holds his dog Sgt. Brenda at bay while Spc. Rick Lopez encourages her to chase him.

Sgt. Brenda holds Staff Sgt. James McCormick, 607th Combat Communications Squadron,on the ground during a takedown demonstration .

Spc. David Hickcox and Sgt. Brenda train forcombat at a simulated window.

Sgt. 1st Class EndyTakes down a “bad guy” wearing a protective body suit.

PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

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AAFES ClosuresThe Suwon AAFES BX will closefor their Annual Organizational DayJune 5 and the Suwon Snack Barwill close June 9. Taxis will operateregular hours.

Memorial DayObservances

A multi-media presentation “duty,honor, country” production “Inmemory of Fallen Comrades” willbe shown at 1 p.m. Monday at thePost Theater. POC is BillieSpearman at 753-8804.Maj. Mike Endres is looking forvolunteers to read the names ofthose servicemembers lost in Iraqand Afghanistan in a Memorial Dayceremony beginning at 8 a.m., onthe parking lot side of the PX.Volunteers will read for about fiveminutes each. Uniform is Class Asfor all active duty and appropriatecivilian attire for all others. ContactMaj. Endres [email protected].

Fuel Point ClosureCamp Humphreys gas station willbe closed Saturday due to ascheduled power outage.

Goad EstateClaims Sought

Anyone having a claim against theestate of Staff Sgt. Alan R. Goadmay contact Capt. Ryan Cryer at753-3875 or 011-9972-2669.

Area III PCS-Fest SetA combination flea market andstreet party will be held Saturday-Sunday. Tables are available for $5each Car Sales Area $10. There willbe games, food and entertainment.Call 753-8825 or stop by the CAC.

Community BankCloses

The Community Bank will be closedWednesday for Korean NationalElection Day.

Haircut Price IncreseeEffective Thursday, AAFES haircutprices will increase to $7.60peninsula wide. For information,call 753-7730/3.

BOSS EVENTSJune 3-4 is a real beach party. Theannual KORO BOSS Beach Blasttrip to the beach is so much fun!Buses depart Camp HumphreysCommunity Actiity Center at 7a.m. and head south to one of thebest beaches in Korea, nearChinhae Naval Base. The overnighttrip cost of $20 includestransportation and admission to thegrill-out on the beach, but doesn’tinclude the cost of lodging for theovernight trip. Sign up at the CACor call 753-8825.

I.C.E. Report1. Why do we have to wait hours

to get an ID card or PIN?Department of the Army

established June 1 as the date whenDA workstations must be accessedby a Common Access Card insteadof logging on with a user name andpassword. The result was that manypersonnel had to obtain a CAC orhave certificates placed on their CACor get new pin numbers.

Depending on what is needed onthe CAC, processing a new one oradding cert i f icates can take 20minutes or more. Customers whoonly need a PIN reset should go tothe DOIM in Building 1272, room 111.Customers who aren’t sure what they

need should first contact their unitIMO to make a determination. ForCAC PIN resets, contact DOIM at754-7150. For ID card issues, contactthe ID Card/DEERS section at 753-6759. Area III is exploring possibilitiesto provide expanded services for CACcustomers. Information will beprovided as it develops.

2. Is ICE the only way to resolveissues?

Interactive Customer Evaluation isonly part of the way that customerscan relay their concerns, questionsand issues to management. In manyinstances, things can be resolved onthe spot if the customer seeks out

the manager.The biggest advantage of an on-

the-spot correct ion is that themanager is made aware of the exactsituation and does not have to try toresearch back to find the source ofthe problem.

Another big plus is that thecustomer received instant feedbackand a solut ion is implementedinstantly whenever possible.

ICE is a great tool, and we want toencourage customers to continue to useit, but remember that it is not the onlyway to raise issues to management.Give the managers a chance to providetheir excellent customer servicesolutions right away.

KATUSA and U.S. Soldier Friendship Week observed

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(Clockwise) Members of the percussionband Kwang Myeong entertain at theopening ceremony for Friendship WeekTuesday; the second annual CampHumphreys installation run kicks offFriendship Week Monday; Korean andAmerican Soldiers enjoy the percussionband; Area III Command Sgt. Maj .RobertFrace and KATUSA Sgt. Maj . Kim Sam-moon Salute the American and Koreanflags,, and; members of a Korean hip-hop group break dance at a Club Dayperformance at Tuesday.

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Healthy lifestyle choices available through InternetHealthy lifestyle choices available through InternetHealthy lifestyle choices available through InternetHealthy lifestyle choices available through InternetHealthy lifestyle choices available through InternetGo to the Web site http://www.opm.gov/healthierfeds/

healthierfedsmanual.asp#aeap for more information on the Employee AssistanceProgram. While there, you may also want to check out some of the links to sitesgeared to federal employees, or a healthier lifestyle in general.

At http://www.opm.gov/healthierfeds/ you will find a wealth ofinformation covering topics ranging from nutrition information to longterm care insurance.

A link at the bottom of the healthierfeds page will take you to

www.healthierus.gov for tips on healthy choices, prevention and fitness.Making good choices for yourself results in increased productivity on

the job and a much improved quality of life for yourself, your familyand your co-workers.

Local contacts for healthy choices include Sylvia Eckman, Army HealthPromotions Programs at 753-7561; Jack Ferguson, Army SubstanceAbuse Program at 753-7361; and, William Stewart, Employee AssistanceProgram at 753-7367

May 26, 2006

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS - U.S. civilian employeeshave one of the same benefits available to employeesat many Fortune 500 companies, professional sportsteams and leading educational institutions. An employeeassistance plan designed to help employees withproblems that impact job performance is available tohelp restore employees to full productivity.

Services are free, confidential and available toDepartment of the Army civilian employees and familymembers, active-duty family members, retirees andfamily members. Contractors and family members whocan access the medical clinic are also eligible toparticipate.

Available services include evaluation and short-termcounseling, information and referral, preventive alcoholand drug awareness training, workplace wellness focusgroups, life skills management, coping with stress,workplace violence prevention, anger management,and more depending on individual needs.

“The employee assistance plan is not punitive,”said William Stewart, employee assistance specialist,

Area III Community Counseling Center. “EAP canhelp delay negative [job] actions from supervisors.It is preventative and pro-active.

“There is a misperception thatit has to be a substance abuseproblem,” said Stewart in referringto the types of issues employeesoften face.

He added that many things cannegatively impact productivity.Gambling problems, dealing withchildren and teens, separation fromfamily, could all be triggers.

Stewart said many supervisors,both military and civilian, are nottrained to deal with employees’personal problems. EAP offerssupervisors an alternative in confrontingperformance problems in the workplace.

Stewart is available to train at worksites inaddition to consultations in his office. He is the onlycertified EAP counselor on the peninsula.Certification requires a counseling background,

mentorship, necessary experience and passing awritten test. Counselors are certified for three years

by the Employee AssistanceCertification Commission. Renewalof certification requires 60documented hours of training.

He encourages new commandersand senior noncommissionedofficers to contact him forindividualized training.

“People are not aware of whatavenues are open to them,” he said.

EAP is a service like any otherservice and is part of a healthylifestyle he said.

“My expectation is that peoplewill access the service,” he said.

“The kind of people who come to see us are thekind of people who live in housing and work foryou.”

The community counseling center is part of theDirectorate of Human Resources and is located inBuilding 311. Stewart may be contacted at 753-7367.

Employee assistance plan helps withEmployee assistance plan helps withEmployee assistance plan helps withEmployee assistance plan helps withEmployee assistance plan helps withproblems that impact job performanceproblems that impact job performanceproblems that impact job performanceproblems that impact job performanceproblems that impact job performance

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Situatedon top of a small hill, located near theCommunity Activity Center and MWRHeadquarters, currently stands T-125previously occupied by the departing

Remembering the past while building the future in Korea

23rd Area Support Groupheadquarters. This facility hasexperienced many changes in its timestarting when it was originally built in1952. It started as an officers messclub (14,322 S square feet) and waslater renovated by the Hwasung

Engineer Company in June 1963, tofacilitate an open troop dining facility,then a brigade headquarters.

This quaint little facility thatoverlooked the previous downtowncommunity has all but disappearedfrom sight as we build the newcommunity club. I believe that thehalls of this facility could tell manystories of Soldiers, civilians andfamilies that have gone through thisbuilding since it was built.

I was interested in one story that Iread about the then 1st Marine AirWing, VMF 513 and the 6147th AirForce Squadron that were stationedhere when it was built. In the storytold by Ron Stout a member of the AirForce, it comments on how theNoncommissioned Officer and OfficerClub fireplace was built.

Seems there was a Marine CorpsCapt. (pilot) who had some masonryskills in civilian life. The enlistedtroops found out and worked a deal tohave him help out building thefireplace and in return, they wouldhelp out around the club.

The fireplace along with the stonedwall on the outside was designed andbuilt by the 802nd Engineer Company

stationed at Camp Humphreys in the‘70s.

The history of the facility datesback over 50 years and it has servedthis community well, but with aginginfrastructure and the newconstruction projects planned toimprove the quality of life, we arefortunate to get a new club here atCamp Humphreys. History, andpreserving history, has an importantmeaning. This facility was and will beremembered in our history of CampHumphreys’ lineage.

We will continue to address theimportance of our Camp Humphreyshistory as we build the future.

Stewart

Building T-125 sits abandoned and empty just prior to its destruction.PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY

The stone fireplace in Building T-125.

By Command Sgt. Maj. Robert FraceArea III Support Activity

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Armed Forces Day/CARE a blazing success

Memorial Day weekend events slated throughout Area IVArea IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Sportstournaments and picnics will highlightthe activities scheduled throughout AreaIV for Memorial Day weekend.

At Camp Walker, several sportstournaments for Daegu enclave andCamp Carroll participants will take placeSaturday through Monday. Slow pitchsoftball and four-on-four sandpitvolleyball tournaments will be contestedat Kelly Field, while a tennis tournamentis scheduled at the Camp Walker TennisCourts. For information on each, call764-4800/5217.

The following is a compilation ofadditional events being held throughoutthe holiday weekend:

Today: Customer Appreciation

Night with free snacks, Hilltop Club,Camp Walker, 5 – 6:30 p.m., 764-4985/5075; Karaoke Night starting at 5:30p.m., Hideaway Club, Camp Carroll,765-8574; Camp Walker CommunityActivities Center has a night guided hiketo Apsan, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., 764-4123; Camp Hialeah CAC hosts ahorseshoe tournament, at 6 p.m., 763-7392; Camp Hialeah Bowling Center hasFamily Bowling Night for Child andYouth Service members and theirfamilies, at 4 p.m., 763-3789.

Saturday: Memorial Day 2-MileRun, Camp Hialeah Fitness Center,starting at 9 a.m. Registration will beheld until 8:50 a.m. Free cookout afterthe run. For information, call 763-7703.The Camp Walker and Camp Carroll

Bowling Centers each host King andQueen of the Hill Tournaments. AtWalker, the event begins at 1 p.m. witha $15 entrance fee. At Carroll, bowlingbegins at 4 p.m. with a $12 entrancefee. For information, call 764-4334 atWalker and 765-8409 at Carroll. TheCamp Carroll CAC hosts a trip to theBusan International Market, leaving at9 a.m., 764-7484; Camp Walker CACoffers a tour to Mount Kumo and YaksaTemple, departing at 9 a.m., 764-4123;Memorial Day Celebration, CampHialeah CYS, noon – 6 p.m., 763-3536.

Sunday: Smooth Jazz/Motown atCamp Walker’s Hilltop Club, starts at7:30 p.m., 764-4985.

Monday: At Command Fleet Activities

Chinhae, a community barbecue isplanned at the pavilion, starting at noon.The CFAC band – Blues Prophets – willperform at 1 p.m. Scheduled activitiesinclude: kids water balloon toss; three-on-three basketball at the gym; kids applebobbing; and five-on-five volleyball at thesoftball field. A pool party whereparticipants can watch “JAWS II” whilefloating on an inner tube starts at 6 p.m.For information, call 762-5848.

At Camp Hialeah, a Memorial DayCelebration begins at 4 p.m. withactivities, free food, games, prizes andmore. At 8 p.m., an outdoor movie willbe shown. Popcorn and sodasprovided. All events will be in front ofthe Pusan Pub. For information, call763-7421.

Area IV Public Affairs

(Above) Runners round the final curve during the 168th MedicalBattalion’s annual Cancer Awareness Running Event. (Right)Members of the Second Republic of Korea Army Honor Guarddisplay their skill during opening ceremonies for the 5th AnnualArmed Forces Day Celebration for the public at the CampWalker Army Heliport (H-805) Saturday.

KEVIN JACKSON

GALEN PUTNAM

Sgt. 1st Class Timothy A. Vincent, Battery B, 2-1 Air DefenseArtillery Battalion, describes the PAC-3 Patriot Missile Air DefenseSystem to Korean visitors. The 2-1 ADA Bn. is stationed at theRepublic of Korea’s Gwangju Air Base.

A Korean girl catches a ride on the Happy Valley train provided bythe U.S. Army Materiel Support Center – Korea at Camp Carroll.

GALEN PUTNAM

GALEN PUTNAM

CAMP WALKER – Hundreds of revelers, Koreanand American alike, showed up on a scorching springday to participate in the 5th Annual Armed ForcesDay Celebration for the public at the Camp WalkerArmy Heliport (H-805) Saturday.

The event featured military equipment displays,live entertainment, games and much more.

The 168th Medical Battalion kicked off the day offestivities with its annual Cancer Awareness RunningEvent. More than 60 runners, walkers and riders tookpart in the 10-kilometer, five-K, and two-K events.

“My school teacher brought four of us to visit,”said Kim Min-sun, from Shin Myung Middle Schoolin Daegu. “I was a little scared about AmericanSoldiers but after meeting them I became morecomfortable and was even able to say ‘hello’ to themfirst without being shy. I had a really nice time. Itwas very interesting.”

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NEO exercise ensures readinessBy Master Sgt. Kimberly Williams19th ESC Public Affairs

“Realistic, hands-ontraining is alwaysgreat.”

– 1st Lt. Stanley Wells

Anti-TerrorismExercise June 3–8

U.S. Forces Korea will conduct anevaluation of the Daegu anti-terrorismprogram June 3–8, featuring variousscenarios and role players. Area IVSupport Activity Directorate of Plans,Training, Mobilization and Securityofficials ask that everyone be at ahigh state of situational awareness,both on post and off. Any unusualactivity should be reported throughthe chain of command or to theMilitary Police Desk at 764-4141.Community members should expectthe possibility of access gates beingclosed for longer than normal periodsof time and delays when enteringDaegu installations. For information,call Wilfred J. Plumley Jr. at 768-8969.

Dining FacilityAwards Announced

Area IV Support Activity recentlyawarded its quarterly culinary titlesfor the Second Quarter, Fiscal Year2006 . Winner o f the Cul inarySoldier of the Quarter was Pfc. EricHall, of Headquarters Company,19 th Sus ta inment Command(Expeditionary), who works at theCamp Walker Dining Facility. TheCamp Hialeah Dining Facility wasnamed best Area IV Dining Facilityfor the same time period.

Army Birthday BallScheduled for June 15

Members of “Team Daegu” areinvited to celebrate at the 231stArmy Birthday Ball, starting with asocial at 6 p.m. June 15 at the Inter-Burgo Hotel in Daegu. All militarycommunity members are welcome.Military dress is: mess dress/dressblue or Class A uniform with whiteshirt and bow tie. Formal attire forcivilians is required. Tickets are $45.For information or to purchasetickets, call Sgt. Maj. Louis Velez at768-6322 or Sgt. Maj. Carey Grant at768-8363.

New HorizonsTraining Offered

The next scheduled makeup datefor Korean National New HorizonsD a y T r a i n i n g i s 1 -4 p . m .We d n e s d a y i n t h e A r e a I VCommand Conference Room, Bldg.1211. The t ra in ing i s en t i t l ed“American Culture and DealingWi t h D i v e r s i t y Aw a r e n e s s . ”Unless o therwise noted , o therdates are at the same time andplace: June 2; June 5 (8 – 11 a.m.);June 7; June 9; June 14; June 16(2 – 5 p.m.). For information, callMoody-Wilkinson, Area IV EqualEmployment Office specialist, at768-8339.

Camp Henry TheaterAdds Sunday Matinee

The Camp Henry Theater is nowoffering Sunday matinees, at 3 p.m.For information, call Yi Hye-kyongat 768-8670.

CAMP HENRY – In the event ofmajor hostilities or a natural disaster,one of the Army’s top priorities istaking care of noncombatants.

With this in mind, CourageousChannel 06-01, a bi-annual exercisedesigned to address the ability toconduct Noncombatant EvacuationOperations in the Republic of Korea,took place May 18 – 21.

Noncombatants include U.S.citizens and their family members,legal permanent residents of the UnitedStates, designated foreign nationalemployees of the U.S. governmentand their family members.

In Area IV, the 19th SustainmentCommand (Expeditionary) served ascommand and control headquartersduring the exercise, according to Lt.Col. Carmen Schrock, G-3 Readiness,19th ESC.

Planning for Courageous Channelbegan in January, Schrock said, andinvolved approximately 210 Soldiersfrom all major units in Area IV,such as military police, signal,medical, Area IV Support Activityand 19th ESC.

What many people don’t realize isthat there are three phases to theexercise, she said. Phase I consistedof validating NEO packets in advance.

“Prior to the exercise window, unitNEO wardens were required tocontact all of their families andcomplete a 100 percent inspection ofNEO kits,” Schrock said.

“Just like any other mission,preparation is key,” she added.

During Phase II, two separatemissions took place, Schrock said.The primary focus was on operatingNEO Evacuation Control Centers.

In Area IV, the main ECCs werelocated at Camp George, Camp Carrolland Camp Hialeah, said 1st Lt. StanleyWells, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 19th ESC, who served asofficer in charge for the Camp GeorgeECC.

According to Wells, the Camp

Staff Sgt. Sung Jin (right), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th SustainmentCommand (Expeditionary), shows Sgt. David and Jeong Hee Pantle how to properly wear thechemical protective mask as their nine-month-old son Xavier looks on.

PHOTOS BY SGT. JIMMY NORRIS

The Camp George Evacuation Control Center processed approximately 1,200noncombatants during Courageous Channel 06-01.

George ECC alone processed about1,200 noncombatants.

“The ECC will be the first placethat families will come for processingand transportation to a safe area in theevent of renewed hostilities, terroristattacks or natural disasters,” he said.“Basically, it is important, because thisis where the entire process starts.”

At the ECC, noncombatants wentthrough 11 stations, that includedregistration, personal property andtransportation, medical, legal andfinance.

“Noncombatants will have to travelthrough this systemin order to receivetransportation andbilleting of familymembers if theneed were ever toarise,” he said.“Without making their way throughthe ECC, they will not be evacuated.”

Most noncombatants at the CampGeorge ECC said they understood theimportance of these exercises.

“A lot of contractors get irritatedbecause they’ve done this so manytimes, but having the exercise twice ayear helps, because it reminds us ofthe importance of the NEO system in

case there is an emergency,” saidMike Doyle, a contractor with theTheater Network Operations andSecurity Center.

“Everything is here that you mightneed in the event of an emergency,”said Tracie Hale, a family memberfrom the 36th Signal Battalion. “NEOgets everybody ready. You may neverneed any of the services here, but ifyou do, I would hope that all of thispractice would pay off.”

The other mission scheduled duringPhase II was a limited, government-funded relocation of approximately 50

volunteernoncombatants to asafe haven, saidSchrock.

“This part of theexercise allows thecommand to

perform the full range of tasks itwould execute during an actual short-notice evacuation,” she said.

Unfortunately, due to inclementweather, that portion had to becancelled.

During Phase III, all majorparticipants conduct an After ActionReview and forward the results to 8thU.S. Army.

“We will incorporate applicablelessons learned to make evacuationcontrol centers processing andevacuation systems better for thefuture,” Schrock said.

Overall, both Schrock and Wellsconsidered Courageous Channel 06-01to be a success.

“We got to test the system and trainSoldiers in case an actual eventoccurs,” Wells said. “Soldiers got tosee some of the difficulties they couldbe expected to work with in a real-world situation. Realistic, hands-ontraining is always great.”

Schrock agreed and stated that thisexercise is an on-going process.

“With each iteration of thisexercise, we try to do things betterthan the last time,” she said.

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Camp Carroll hosts All-Star Softball game, skills competitionBy Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL – After blastinghis way through the Home Run KingCompetition earlier in the evening,Dexter Avery’s big bat helped lead theAmerican League All-Stars to victory inthe inaugural Camp Carroll All-StarSoftball Game, beating the NationalLeague, 10-4, at Story Field May 16.

The All-Star game and skills

competition were the brainchild ofCarlos Algarin, Camp Carroll sportsdirector.

“We have some pretty good softballbeing played out here,” he said, referringto the regular season. “So, as a reward,we decided to have an All-Star game andskills competition, sort of like the MajorLeague’s All-Star Break and Home RunDerby. It was an opportunity for the bestplayers at Camp Carroll to showcasetheir talents.”

Besides the home run portion, Algarinalso added base running and pitching skillscompetitions. In the base running,participants were timed from home plateas they circled the bases. The pitchingcompetition required participants to toss theball into a plastic trash bucket situated abouta foot behind home plate. Each pitcher wasinitially allowed to throw 10 pitches.

Winners of the respectivecompetitions were:

Base Running: first place, LorenzaKearns, 501st Sustainment Brigade,11.72 seconds; second place, GeremyGanaway, 501st Sustainment Bde.,11.78 seconds; third place, Joshua Elder,Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 307th Integrated TheaterSignal Battalion, 11:87 seconds.

Pitching Competition: EdwardJohnson and Laron McKague, LearSiegler Services, and Kenneth Smith,HHC, 307th ITSB, each scored one in

the first round and then Johnson wonthe event in a “sudden death” finish.

Home Run King Competition: firstplace, Dexter Avery, HHC, 307th ITSB,with six homers (including two thatcleared the 400-foot baseball fence);second place (tie), Averill Ruiz and Elder,both with the 501st Sustainment Bde.,with three homers each. Each batter wasgiven 10 pitches, but had to hit a homerun within the first six.

“Overall, for the first All-Star gameevent at Camp Carroll, I thought it waswell planned, organized and executed,”said Ruiz, coach of the National Leaguesquad. “It gave the Soldiers theopportunity to meet players fromdifferent units and compete together.The highlight of the evening was whenAvery hit a couple of balls (at least) 380feet during the home run competition.”

Avery and Elder paced the AmericanLeague attack, each blasting two homeruns. Avery, who finished the night withfour hits, was named the games MostValuable Player.

The National League team wascomprised of players from HHC andCompany C, 307th ITSB; 501stSustainment Bde.; and the 6th OrdnanceBattalion. The American Leagueconsisted of players from companies Aand B, 307th ITSB; 293rd SignalCompany; and Lear Siegler Services.

“I’ve never seen so many smiles on

the Soldiers’ faces,” said LSI’s Johnson,who also serves as the Area IV PostSoftball Team coach. “A lot of us arecompetitive. We are always joking at eachother about who the best player is. Weare like little kids out there. Most of theplayers are away from their family andfriends and life in Korea is a big transition.Events like this make it easier for peopleto meet and have a good time.”

Averill Ruiz, coach of the Camp Carroll NationalLeague All-Stars, gets set to blast the first of threehome runs during the Home Run King CompetitionMay 16. The three he and Joshua Elder hit weren’tenough to top the six blasted by Dexter Avery.

Pitcher Laron McKague, with Lear SieglerServices, was one of three pitchers to hit thetarget during the All-Star Pitching CompetitionMay 16. He eventually lost to teammate, EdJohnson, in a “sudden death” pitch-off.

PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

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Area IV dominates8th Army volleyballArea IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Area IV not only hosted butdominated the 8th Army Volleyball Championships bytaking all three titles May 12 – Saturday at CampCarroll‘s Crown Jewel Fitness Center.

Area IV teams not only swept the championships,but won every match, going 10–0 overall.

“The Area IV teams dominated the matches thistime,” said Thomas A. Corcoran, Area IV sportsdirector. “Our area has a lot of good players – manywho have been playing together for the last threeyears.”

In the Company Level Tournament, Headquartersand Headquarters Company, 19th SustainmentCommand (Expeditionary), knocked the 36th SignalBattalion (also from Area IV) into the losers bracketin a tightly contested 25-21, 25-27, 16-14 match, thenwent on to top the 36th again in the championshipmatch 25-18, 16-25, 14-7, to take the crown. The19th went 4-0 overall in tournament play.

In the Co-Ed Division Area IV topped Area I 25-17, 25-12, then went on to beat Area II 25-11, 25-11.In a rematch, Area IV faced Area I for thechampionship with Area IV coming out on top 28-26,25-20 for the title.

The Women’s Division saw Area IV defeat Area I25-12, 25-11, then go on to beat Area III twice in arow 25-21, 25-21, and 27-25, 25-14, to take thechampionship.

About 100 players from throughout the peninsulaparticipated in this year’s event.

NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESChapel Sponsors

Baccalaureate BreakfastA Baccalaureate Prayer Breakfast for Taegu AmericanHigh School graduating seniors, sponsored by SoldierMemorial Chapel, is scheduled for 8 a.m. June 8 at theEvergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. Forinformation or to RSVP, call Julie Coy at 764-4192 or010-8695-4416.

Red Cross Offers CPR ClassThe American Red Cross Daegu Office will conduct anAdult, Infant and Child CPR with First Aid class 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. June 10 at the Red Cross office in Bldg. T-1425 on Camp Henry. Course cost is $35 and the classsize is limited. For information or to register, call JimmyFinch at 768-7993.

Nutrition Education Classes SetTwo nutrition related classes, “Nutrition Basics” and“Exercise and Dining Out Smart” will be taught 8:30 –11:30 a.m. June 28, in Bldg. 1131, behind Camp HenryArmy Community Service. The classes, taught byNutrition Care personnel from 121 General Hospital,are open to all active duty Soldiers and are mandatoryfor those enrolled in the Army Weight Control Program.For information, call Maj. Juanita Glass at 764-4819.

Sure Start Accepting ApplicationsSure Start, a program that runs throughout the schoolyear, is accepting applications at the Taegu AmericanSchool Main Office. To attend, children must be fouryears old by Oct. 31 and must be the children ofcommand sponsored enlisted Soldiers or those ofcivilians in grades GS-1 to GS-9. For information aboutrequirements and qualifications, call 768-7505.

EEO Office RelocatedThe Area IV Equal Employment Opportunity officehas moved to Bldg. 1254 on Camp Henry. Anyonewishing to schedule an appointment or register fortraining should call Madonna Lachman at 768-8634.

Warrant Recruiting TeamTo Visit Daegu

A Warrant Officer Recruiting Team from Headquarters,U.S. Army Recruiting Command, will be in Daegu tobrief interested Soldiers regarding qualifications andapplication procedures to become warrant officers. AtCamp Carroll, the team will be at the Education Center,Bldg. 236, June 19 – 21. June 22 – 23, the team will be atthe Camp Henry Education Center, Bldg. 1840. Briefingswill begin at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily at both sites.Current warrant shortages exist in the MilitaryIntelligence, Food Service, Criminal Investigations andSpecial Forces career fields. For information, call StaffSgt. Marleen Rosalie at 768-7154.

Report Black MarketingBlack Marketing is the act of reselling goodspurchased in U.S. Forces Korea duty-free facilities.Personnel who see someone making excessivepurchases should try to obtain some of the followinginformation: location of incident; approximate time anddate of the purchase; a description of the individual;the car license plate, color and model; a list of theitems appearing to be suspicious; a short descriptionof the incident. Do not: confront the individual, followthem, or grab their identification card or Ration ControlPlate. Witnesses to these types of activities shouldcall the Black Market Hotline at 738-5118 or [email protected].

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Korean Language30 The Morning Calm Weeklyhttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly May 26, 2006

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Asian Pacific AmericanHeritage Month

Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn KoreanKoreanKoreanKoreanKorean Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily

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The east exit where is

Situation of the week : Situation of the week : Situation of the week : Situation of the week : Situation of the week : getting around town

What’s the next station?

Where does this bus go?

Do I have to change?

Could you tell me how to getto the train station?

Can I get a cab in the streetaround here?

Stop here please.

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Ee busunun odiro kamnikka?Ee busunun odiro kamnikka?Ee busunun odiro kamnikka?Ee busunun odiro kamnikka?Ee busunun odiro kamnikka?

Karat’aya hamnikka?Karat’aya hamnikka?Karat’aya hamnikka?Karat’aya hamnikka?Karat’aya hamnikka?

Chonch’olnyogiChonch’olnyogiChonch’olnyogiChonch’olnyogiChonch’olnyogi

odie eessumnikka?odie eessumnikka?odie eessumnikka?odie eessumnikka?odie eessumnikka?

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issumnikka?issumnikka?issumnikka?issumnikka?issumnikka?

Yogi sewo chuseyo.Yogi sewo chuseyo.Yogi sewo chuseyo.Yogi sewo chuseyo.Yogi sewo chuseyo.

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‘Sotchok’

(Dongtchok) ch’ulgunun odie issumnikka?

‘Namchok’

‘Bookchok’

Jukinda!It kills me!

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