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YONGSAN GARRISON — Theheavy rain that started Saturdaycontinued to pack a punch for mostof the Korean peninsula as recentlyas Tuesday. In many areas, more than12 inches of rain fell.

In spite of severe flooding in manyparts of Korea, rain damage wasminimal on most U.S. installations.

“I think we saw a tremendousimprovement this year on how we gotready for the storm,” said Area IIPublic Works Director MichaelChung. “We focused on preventivemaintenance; things like improvingdrainage and clearing ditches.”

Area I was the only region to reportsignificant damage, with flooding onCamp Casey. Estimates are still beingevaluated. “I was told this is not asbad as the monsoon season we had in1998, but it is the most rain we havehad since then,” said Lt. Col. TerryHodges, garrison commander of

Korean Service Corps and Department of Public Works employees work to fix a Camp Eagleperimeter fence damaged by recent flooding.

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OSAN AIR BASE — U.S. servicemembersand Republic of Korea representativescongregated at the Jukmiryeong WarMonument in Osan July 12 for the memorial ofTask Force Smith, the first ground fightinvolving UN forces of the Korean War.

The memorial is held annually for Soldiersto remember the sacrifices of the troops thatfought in Task Force Smith, said Brig. Gen.Steven M. Anderson, U.S. Forces Korea.Officials and Soldiers laid flowers at the frontof the monument to honor the fallen andsurviving Soldiers of the battle.

It was 56 years agowhen 406 troops fromthe 24th InfantryDivision were musteredunder Lt. Col. Charles B.Smith in a mile-longstretch between Osanand Suweon. With the52nd Artillery Battalion supporting a milebehind them, they were about to defend South

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Brig. Gen. Steven M. Anderson, United States Forces Korea,delivers a speech to honor the servicemembers of TaskForce Smith.

Korean soil from the North Korean Army,which invaded 11 days prior.

The light infantry Soldiers of 24th ID wereinexperienced, fired near-obsolete weaponsagainst the enemy and had no match for theirenemy’s Soviet-made tanks.

After more than five hours of inefficientcombat and overwhelming numbers of NorthKorean Soldiers, Task Force Smith was forcedto withdraw. A majority of the Soldiers weretold to leave their gear and weapons behindand retreat to friendly territory.

Out of the 406 Soldiers designated in thetask force, more than 140 were killed,wounded or missing.

Although Task Force Smith was alesson learned for the U.S. Army, itdelayed North Korean troops enoughfor the 1st Cavalry and 25th Inf.. Div.to arrive from Japan.

“We will never forget the Soldiers’sacrifices in Task Force Smith,” saidAnderson.

Capt. Martin Plys, commander of Battery F,1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery

Regiment, 35th ADA Brigade, said theceremony reminds Soldiers how the fight forSouth Korea started.

“The ceremony provides a well-neededhistory lesson to younger Soldiers,” said Plys,who provided his Soldiers the opportunity toattend the ceremony. “It celebrates thesignificance of the event.”

“The memorial went very well,” said Sgt. 1st Class

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Camp Casey.In Area II, Chung said the recent

rain caused only minor damage.

“Nothing significant,” he said. “Weresponded to everything with aminimum staff and saved money.”

“There’s only so much water theground can hold,” said HHC Area IICommander Capt. Michael Norman.“Once the ground gets totallysaturated, we have to watch out forfalling trees.”

Saturday in Area II, a large treeon Camp Coiner fe l l over theperimeter wall and onto a Koreanroad. There were no injuries ordamage. Area II firefighters andlocal officials worked together tocut the tree and clear it from theroad.

Norman said this storm was notre la ted to the recen t TyphoonEwiniar that passed through KoreaJuly 11 . “This was comple te lyseparate from the typhoon,” he said.“This storm was just heavy seasonalrains.”

Chung said tradit ional f lood-prone areas were not the site offlooding this year. “We usually see

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Soldier runs with President, inspires othersBy Julie CupernallArmy News Service

Area 1! Assault Consummated by a Battery,Drunk and Disorderly — Subjects 1 and 2were involved in a verbal altercation whichturned physical when Subject 1 struckSubject 2 on the left eye with a closed handand Subject 2 retaliated by striking Subject1 on the face with a closed hand. Injuries toSubject 2 consisted of a left bruised eye andinjuries to Subject 1 consisted of minorscratches to the face. Subjects weretransported to the Provost Marshal’s Officewhere they were administered a series of FieldSobriety Tests, which they failed, and wereadministered Portable Breathalyzer Testswith Subject 2 rendering a result of 0.136percent Blood Alcohol Content and Subject1 rendering a result of 0.000 percent BAC.Subjects 1 and 2 declined medical attentionand were released to their unit. Subjects 1and 2 reported to the PMO where they wereadvised of their legal rights, which they

waived, rendering written sworn statementsadmitting to the offenses.! Counterfeiting, Larceny of Private Funds– June 13, Subject 1 presented six AmericanExpress Gift Checks, valued at $500 each, atthe Community Bank, Camp Casey, anddeposited $2,000 into his personal checkingaccount and received $1,000. June 30, Subject1 was interviewed under rights advisal andadmitted that he cashed the gift checks, butdenied he knew the checks were counterfeit.Investigation continues by CID.Area 2! Traffic Accident With Injuries, Damageto Government Property, Damage to PrivateProperty, Inattentive Driving — Subject 1,operating a Government Owned Vehicle withWitnesses 1 and 2 as passengers, attemptedto make a lane change and struck Victim 1’sPOV with Victim 2, 3, 4, and 5 as passengers,while Victim 1 was traveling straight in his/her lane. Damages to Subject 1’s vehicleconsisted of scratches and paint transfer tothe left side of the vehicle and a bent air tankhousing box. Damages to Victim 1’s vehicleconsisted of dents and scratches to the rightfender, a bent hood, totaled right front door

and a blown front left tire. Victim 2 and Victim5 both reported injuries consisting of painin their neck and back and were transportedby ambulance to Kang-Dong Seong SimHospital where they are currently undermedical observation. Victim 3 reportedinjuries consisting of an abrasion to her faceand was also transported by the sameambulance. All remaining parties reportedto the Gwangju KNP Station where Victim 1rendered a written statement attesting to theincident. Witness 2 rendered a written swornstatement attesting to the incident. Witness1 and Victim 2 declined to render writtenstatements. Subject 1 was advised of hislegal rights, which he/she invoked,requesting not to be questioned and wascharged by KNP under KRTL Article #48(Obligation for Safe Driving). Subject 1 wasreleased into Military Police custody, furtherprocessed and released to his/her unit.Victim 1 and Victim 2 both reported injuriesconsisting of pain to their neck and backstating they would seek medical treatmentat a later time and date. ECOD is unknown.! Assault Consummated by a Battery,Spouse Abuse — Subject 1 grabbed Victim

1 by his/her hair and dragged him/her acrossthe living room floor into their bedroom.Injuries to Victim 1 consisted of scratcheson his/her forehead and bruising to the righteyelid. Victim 1 rendered a written swornstatement attesting to the above incident.Subject 1 was advised of his/her legal rightswhich he/she waived, rendering a writtensworn statement neither admitting nordenying the above offense. Subject 1 wasfurther processed and released to his/herunit. Investigation continues by MPI.Area 3! Curfew Violation, Failure to Identify,Resisting Apprehension — Subject 1 wasobserved walking adjacent to the Sting Clubby Security Forces. Subject 1 was identifiedas a Soldier via ID card. Subject 1 becamenon-compliant and tried to resistapprehension. Subject 1 was detained andescorted to the SF Command Center forprocessing. Subject 1 was advised of his/her legal rights, which he/she invoked,declining to make a written sworn statement.Subject 1 was administered a PBT test witha result of 0.166 percent BAC, furtherprocessed and released to his/her unit.

Walking has long been a part of our clichés, lifelessons and important historical events.

When Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon,he uttered the immortal phrase, “One small step forman, one giant leap for mankind.” We’ve all beentold at one point or another to hold criticism until“we’ve walked in another person’s shoes.” Andwhen we’re faced with seemingly insurmountabletasks, we are encouraged to “take baby steps”toward reaching our goal.

Today a Soldier’s story about learning to walk –and run – again brings inspiration to listeners.

A year ago Staff Sgt. Christian Bagge lost hisright leg at the knee and his left leg just above theankle after two IEDs exploded near his Humvee inIraq. Tuesday he went running with PresidentGeorge W. Bush at the White House in Washington,D.C.

When asked what prompted him to start traininghis body to run with new and foreign feet, Baggesaid with a shrug, “I started to train because I liketo run. I’ve always been a runner.”

And there-in lies the root of Bagge’s trueachievement. Sure, it’s an awesome honor to run

with the President. But it wasn’t dreams of hittingthe pavement with the leader of the free world thatfirst prompted Bagge to start running again.

His dream was simple. He just wanted backnormalcy, his daily routine. He started what hedescribes as “an extremely long journey to thispoint” because he “wanted to do everything he didbefore.”

Bagge’s journey forward was all about not lettinghis new path rob him of what he valued in the past.Instead of settling for “I used to run,” when Bagge

Staff Sgt. Christian Bagge and President George W. Bush runaround the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, June27.

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first met President Bush while stationed at BrookeArmy Medical Center in January, he was able to say“I run.”

Bagge is truly an example of Army values.Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor,integrity and personal courage were the values thatput him on the front lines in the Global War onTerror in Iraq, and they are the values he shows stillas he recovers from his wounds.

In the world we live in today, I need stories likeBagge’s to remind me that true strength ofcharacter has no material cost, but is of incalculableworth. Having the strength to value your values isnot only possible, but is even uplifting, in theharshest of situations.

And although I greatly admire the mental andphysical strength it took to bring Bagge to the pointwhere he can run with the President, I garner thegreatest motivation from the fact that two bombsand a year’s worth of recovery did not shake hishold on his values.

Thank you, Staff Sgt. Bagge, for taking thosefirst “baby steps,” toward reclaiming your lifebefore your injuries, what started out as “smallsteps” truly led to “great leaps,” and when I thinkabout “walking a mile in your shoes,” I am inspired.

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127th FST De-activationCeremony set for Today

At 1 p.m. today the 18th MedicalCommand will conduct the de-activation ceremony for the 127thForward Surgical Team in the 121stGeneral Hospital’s Asian Garden. The127th FST is currently commanded by2nd Lt. Erin Nash, the youngestcommander of a forward deployedmedical unit in the entire United StatesArmy.

Korean Language,Culture Class Offered

A Korean language and culture classwill be offered at Seoul American HighSchool on Yongsan Garrison. This classwill meet daily from 10 to 11:30 a.m.,weekdays thru Aug. 5. The class isopen to anyone over the age of 15. Theclass is limited to 20 participants.

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SEOUL – During his recent three-day visitto the Republic of Korea, Commander of thePacific Fleet, Adm. Gary Roughead, spokewith sailors stationed at the only Naval baseon the peninsula, Commander, Fleet ActivitiesChinhae.

Roughead discussed changes in the Navyand what sailors can expect in the future asfar as naval and war-time readiness. Theadmiral added that his visit to CFAC was notonly to speak with sailors but to see the statusof forces for that military installation, thesailors’ combat readiness and capabilities, andMorale, Welfare and Recreation programs.

Following his speech, Roughead answeredquestions from the sailors present and tookpart in an awards ceremony.

He presented Lt. Richard Jones, officerin charge of the supply department, with theNavy Commendation Award; Master-at-Arms Second Class Sarah Calvert, a watch

By Mass Communication Specialist 1stClass Lisa WassilieffCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

COMPACFLT visits sailorsin Korea, discusses Navy’sfuture, war-time readiness

While braving the remnants of Typhoon Ewiniar, Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Dickson repairs autility pole outside the wing headquarters on Kunsan Air Base, July 10. Kunsan wasspared the wrath of the typhoon as it was downgraded to a tropical storm beforeentering the cooler waters around the Korean peninsula. Dickson is an electrical systemscraftsman with the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron.

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Area II and local firefighters cut a fallen tree topieces to clear a road outside of Camp CoinerSunday.

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Heavy rain during the past week led to flooding on Camp Casey’s golf course and damagedfour buildings on the installation. Area I officials are still estimating the cost of repairs related to thestorm damage..

a lot of water near the YongsanBowling Center and also at Gate 17,”he said. “But, this year we didn’t.”

A c i ty p ro jec t to improvedrainage near the National Museumof Korea helped to stem a potentialflood at Gate 17.

The installation of two 24-inchpipes near the bowling center alsoresulted in better drainage along theparking area at the perimeter wall.

Despite the minimal number ofserious problems related to the storm,heavy rain and high winds did causeinconveniences and some damage atsites across the peninsula.

Installations in Areas III and IVissued similar reports, with littledamage suffered although CampEagle los t a por t ion of the i rperimeter fence and Camp Henryclosed the Henry Theater due to roofleakage. Estimates are still beingevaluated as to extent of damageand time to repair facilities.

The annual monsoon season isdriven by the “Changma” front. Thefront usually starts in the southernarea of Korea in la te June andgradua l ly proceeds nor thward ;

however, this storm started in thenorth and made its way south.

Accord ing to the KoreanMeteorological Association, theChangma front usually continues for30 days. “Frequent heavy rains andflash floods result in great naturaldisasters,” according to the KMAWeb site.

The Han River in Seoul continuedto flood its banks throughout theweek as the Korean monsoon seasondoled out more rain. The low-levelJamsu bridge (built to withstandflood waters) below the Banpobridge was closed to traffic formore than five days due to the highlevel of flood waters in the HanRiver since the heavy rains began.

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Korea Region Off ice of f ic ia l spraised the directorate of publicworks at all four area commandsfor the preventive measures takenover the years to mitigate againstheavy damage caused by floodingresul t ing f rom susta ined heavyrains.

“These e f for t s were acont r ibu t ing fac tor in the lowamount o f damaged sus ta ined ,compared to similar flooding thatoccurred in 1990 and 1998,” saidJohn Nowell, IMA-KORO PublicAffairs officer.

There were no in jur ies o rfatalities reported.

Weather forecasts for the comingweek in Korea call for light rain onthe southern end of the peninsula.

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commander for the Security Department,with the Navy Achievement Award; andConstruction Mechanic First ClassKenneth Wernau, transportation directorfor the Public Works Department, with a$1,000 scholarship to the University ofMaryland University College.

“Roughead’s visit to Chinhae was agreat experience,’ said Seaman Caleb L.Burney, the administrative clerk forCFAC. “It enabled the sailors here to ask

YONGSAN GARRISON — TheArea II Army and Air Force ExchangeService is coordinating for generatorpower during the Saturday South Postpower outage so they can continueoperations at the Multipurpose TrainingFacility.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’sChest will show at the theater 9:30 a.m.,1, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday.

Area II officials announced ascheduled power outage 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.Saturday for all of South Post. The KoreanElectric Power Company needs to workon the power grid.

During a June 29 Radio Town Hallmeeting, Area II Commander Col. RonStephens said it will be a welcome fix.

“In the last couple of days we’ve hadI think three power outages,” he saidduring the broadcast. “Hopefully thismaintenance that we’re doing will takecare of those problems.”

Area II Law and Order officials saidduring the outage it will be necessary topresent two photo identifications toaccess South Post gates. The DefenseBiometric Identification System will beoffline at those gates during the outage.

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Stephens said Area II is trying to setup activities to accommodate residents toget out of the house and do other things.

“We’re going to make sure we haveall kinds of activities going on over onMain Post,” said Area II Morale, Welfareand Recreation Director Paul Robinson.

The Main Post Club will also featurea ribs and chicken 11:30 - 3:30 p.m.The MPC will offer Bingo, the doorsopen at noon and the games run from 1p.m. and 1:30- 4 p.m. Saturday is crabnight at the MPC - all you can eat crablegs for $21.95.

questions and listen to all of the currentand future plans for the Navy. I felt itgave a boost to the overall morale ofCFAC to have a distinguished visitor tourour base and compliment the job that weall are doing here.”

In conclusion, the admiral said CFACsailors should keep in mind that their tourhere is something that only a limitedamount of sailors will get the uniqueopportunity to experience.

Nelson A. Graveley, a seniornoncommissioned officer in Btry. F.“It lets us remember old Soldiersare never forgotten.”

Nelson added that fighting forfreedom was “the ultimate

sacrifice” and “a part of our dailyjob.”

Btry. F’s Spc. Marjorie Latussaid, “The ceremony was veryrespectful. Seeing something likethis gives you great honor.”

The color guard at the Task Force Smith Ceremony carries the Korean, American and UN flags.PFC. DUSTIN ROBERTS

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By Margaret Banish-Donaldson and Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

Bell visits Area I community, servicesGen B.B. Bell visits Area I and the Pear Blossom Cottage on Camp Red Cloud July 10. His visit included lunch at the CRC CG’s mess and the Warrior Readiness Center at Camp Stanley, as well.

CAMP RED CLOUD—The United NationsCommand/Combined Forces Command/United StatesForces Korea Commander, Gen. B. B. Bell, visitedcamps Red Cloud and Stanley July 10 to acquainthimself with the Uijeongbu enclave in Area I.

During his visit, Bell toured the CRC Morale,Welfare and Recreation, Army Community Servicesand Pear Blossom Cottage, and talked torepresentatives from the Red Cross, USO, educationand Soldiers from Better Opportunities for Single andunaccompanied Soldiers. In the afternoon he visitedthe Camp Stanley Warrior Readiness Center.

Soldiers and civilians were able to answer thegeneral’s questions and to discuss their job duties andthe great partnership Area I has with the 2nd InfantryDivision.

Bell asked about the growing concern in the UnitedStates parents have about children playing poker onlinewith their parent’s money … how does this concernand the negative connotations of gambling bleed-overinto the World Series of Poker recently held in Area I?

“We host these events purely as entertainment,highlighting poker as a sport with prizes for winners,as opposed to cash,” said Christopher Bradford, chief,MWR business operations division. “There is a smallmaintenance fee to enter for food and nonalcoholicbeverages, and to subsidize the cost for prizes. Sincethis event is a ‘live’ tournament, we are able to checkidentification cards to ensure participants areauthorized to play (over 18 and valid ID cardholders).The Soldiers really enjoy the live action andcompetition involved.”

Denise James, MWR director, next explained howSoldiers in Area I also enjoy sports. “We are going toopen up a skate park soon, as well as begin go cartracing,” she said. “Moreover, Soldiers like to competeagainst each other from one installation to another so

we plan on having video award games because theSoldiers have told us Madden Football is huge, andthat’s what they want.”

In addition, five Soldiers from the 2/9th InfantryBattalion were on hand to discuss their role in theGood Neighbor Program. Last year their battaliondonated 7,000 hours volunteering with orphans andteaching English to Korean students, and won theVolunteer Unit of the Year award.

Bell then held discussions with some of the ACSstaff about the computerized central tracking systemwe have on noncommand sponsored families in AreaI, immigration issues, family advocacy program,sexual assault reporting, mobile outreach, employmentand financial readiness, and family servicesinformation.

When Bell arrived at Camp Stanley he related astory in his background about a group of sergeants atFort Hood, Texas, that were not necessarily the bestsergeants in the world, as he found out later. Theywere in charge of an in-processing and out-processingsystem there similar to the WRC. In the story herelated that these particular sergeants were guidingand selling naive young female Soldiers to someonefor favors.

He then directed his question to Sgt. 1st ClassWade Fridley, movement control noncommissionedofficer in charge, WRC, Special Troops Battalion, andasked how he could be sure Fridley wasn’t one ofthose.

“We are screened for this job, interviewed and thenwe go through a process where we actually have toconduct training, at which point they have to receivea ‘go’ and the first sergeant and the companycommander also have to make sure we are qualifiedand we do checks on the selected training officers,”Fridley said.

“You officers that run the WRC beware that if Iever pick up on any abuse of Soldiers coming through

here it will all be over,” Bell said. “This should be aplace, particularly for a young female Soldier, tocelebrate her service to her country because of thereception she receives.”

Bell proceeded inside the WRC to receive a briefingon the instruction given to troops when theymatriculate through the WRC.

“This is such a vital part of the first impression aSoldier gets when coming to the 2ID,” Bell said.“This is the example for all such inprocessing centershere in Korea.”

Gen. Bell speaks to the Soldiers that are in processing at theWarrior Readiness Center on Camp Stanley.

JIM CUNNINGHAM

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Civilian EmployeesAppreciation Week

Gen. B.B. Bell, USFK commander,designated Sept. 11-14, 2006 as USFKCivilian Employees Appreciation Week andSept. 14 as the date for the USFK Employeesof the Year Award ceremony. Competition isopen to all commands and assigned,attached, or tenant units of USFK, and otherDoD activities in Korea (except invitedcontractors). Winners of local levelcompetitions may compete in the USFKlevel competition. Nominations for theUSFK level competition must be receivedby CPAC no later than July 28. One DoDcivilian and one Korean may berecommended for selections in each of 10occupational categories by the USFKIncentive Awards Review Committee.

Mitchell’s Club Closingfor Maintenance

Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club willbe closed Monday for kitchenmaintenance.

Hoops for TroopsComing to Area I

NBA stars will be at Camp Casey’s CareyFitness Center for “Hoops for Troops”practice session with troops in attendance10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Camp Red Cloudand Area I personnel will also be invited toattend this practice. Players will signautographs afterward.

Embracing EqualOpportunity at Work

An EEO symposium, Embracing EqualOpportunity in the Workplace, will be heldAug. 1 - 3 in the MWR Conference Room,CRC. Employees who signed up for trainingmust notify their supervisiors immediatelyand coordinate appropriately. Theemployees who signed up for training needto remember that the MWR ConferenceRoom, will be their place of employmentduring those dates and must report on time.Class dates and times are: Aug. 1, 8 a.m. to5 p.m.,;Aug. 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Aug. 3, 8a.m. to 2 p.m. Address all questions to VivianGeorge at 732-6273.

Team Red CloudAppreciation Day

Team Red Cloud Appreciation Day will beheld today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mitchell’sClub. Everyone is welcome. For information,call 732-8189.

Term 1 Classes at CRCTerm 1 classes at CRC will have registrationAug. 7 - 18 for classes conducted Aug. 21 -Oct. 14. Class times are 6 to 9 p.m. The classesare given by the University of Marylandand Central Texas College.

Latin Night at Mitchell’sMitchell’s will hold a latin night Thursdaystarting at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

AT/FP ExerciseAn anti-terrorism Force Protection exercisescheduled for Aug. 4 at CRC will allow onlythose with Charley and Delta IDs on postfrom 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those employees mustenter by the back gate. Also in associationwith the exercise, the commissary will beclosed until 2 p.m. and no buses will rununtil 2 p.m.

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By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

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CAMP CASEY—Arirang taxi drivers decided togo on strike late Friday evening and Lt. Col. TerryHodges, garrison commander of Camp Casey,decided something had to be done to provideSoldiers transportation.

“Actually everything is done and in place,”Hodges said. “We are just waiting to see what willbe done with the taxis. What we have put in placeto support the Soldier that needs transportation arefour new bus schedules to police the areas theSoldier needs most.”

The new motor pool bus schedules for the fourbuses are:! Bus 1 will leave from the bank on Camp Hoveyand proceed to Gate 1, passing through thecommissary parking lot and return.! Bus 2 will leave the bank on Hovey(Gwangamdong) Gate, passing through thecommissary parking lot and return.! Bus 3 will leave from the Camp CaseyCommissary and run by Gate 1, proceeding to the302nd dining facility and continue to the bank onHovey and return. ! Bus 4 will begin at the commissary, pass by theWarrior Club and continue through the H221Circle, and proceed to the Hovey (Gwangamdong)Gate, to the Hovey bank and return.

“These buses will supplement the 25 buses wehave running on a daily schedule,” Hodges said.“They will run every 15 minutes.”

All buses will stop at the usual bus stops on

their routes and are an addition to the regular busesthat run on camps Casey and Hovey. Hodges sid theadditional buses will run until the strike is over.

“For now the extra bus schedule will only run onweekends,” Hodges said. “If we see a need for themon weekdays we will run them.”

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Lt. Col. Terry Hodges finalizes plans to run four more bus schedules toreplace cabs at Camp Casey. “We will run the extra buses on weekdaystoo if there is a need,” he said.

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KIL KWANG CHUN

Col. Forrest Newton, Area I commander, signs an agreement with Mayor Choi Yong soo of Dongducheon thatturns over .85 acres of the southern corner of Camp Casey to the city of Dongducheon to widen Highway 3. Thecity will pay $3.2 million to construct new buildings in place of those in the path of the new road construction.

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PHOTSO BY PAK, SONG YONG

Flood waters deluge the golf course at Camp Casey July 12. The flooding waters were the result of 8.2 inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours. Officials are still estimating repair costs.

By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

Flood waters damageFlood waters damageFlood waters damageFlood waters damageFlood waters damage Casey golf course Casey golf course Casey golf course Casey golf course Casey golf course

AREA I—Monsoon season came to highwater at camps Casey and Red Cloud July 12,when flooding waters rushed over both camps.By noon high water was flowing through theflood gates at CRC and causing havoc at theCamp Casey golf course and Stewart Field.

“I was told this is not as bad as themonsoon season we had in 1998, but it is themost rain we have had since then,” said Lt.Col. Terry Hodges, garrison commander ofCamp Casey.

Localized and intense rainfall measuringmore than 8 inches in less than 24 hourscaused the intensity of the storm to reach thatequal to what could be expected during a 100-year event, officials said.

The Camp Caseygolf course andfour buildings andinfrastructureslocated adjacent tothe raw waterintake dam were flooded by the storm waterthat overflowed from the dam.

A major cause of the flooding was the tallheight of the dam wall (10 feet), whichinterrupted proper drainage and overflow ofthe storm water from the upper streams andsurface runoff from the watershed, which

subsequently overflowed. The storm waterfrom the dam flooded the golf course,buildings and infrastructures located adjacentto the dam, officials said.

Officials are still estimating the cost torestore the golf course and damaged buildings.

Most of the greens, fairways and irrigationsystems of the golf course were severelydestroyed and need complete replacement,officials said.

Four buildings were flooded and the roadlocated near Gate 3, including the sidewalks,drain lines and fences, were severely damaged.The link fence located near Building 4039 andthe east side of the building was eroded. Thesecosts will be included in the estimate, officialssaid.

Officials recommend lowering the height ofthe dam to half of its presentheight to allow the storm waterfrom upper streams to overflowbefore too much gathers.

Unlike its neighbor to the north,Camp Red Cloud survived the

deluge unscathed. “We didn’t sustain major damage at Camp

Red Cloud, but the facilities were engaged attheir maximum. The flood gates were full,”said John Cook, fire chief at CRC.


The fairways and irrigation systems of the golf course areseverely destroyed when heavy rains caused severe flooding atCamp Casey July 12.

Camp Red Cloud’s flood gates are open wide to allow waterand debris washed down from surrounding hills to move throughthe installation.

PAK, SUNG HAK

“I was told this is not as bad asthe monsoon season we had in 1998,but it is the most rain we have hadsince then.”

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Harlem Globetrotters perHarlem Globetrotters perHarlem Globetrotters perHarlem Globetrotters perHarlem Globetrotters performformformformformat packed Collier Field Houseat packed Collier Field Houseat packed Collier Field Houseat packed Collier Field Houseat packed Collier Field House

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area IIcommunity members welcomed theworld-famous Harlem globetrotters ina big way July 12, as more than 1,500people turned out for the show at theCollier Field House.

The Harlem Globetrotters is abasketball team that combinesathleticism and comedy to create oneof the best-known sports entertainmentfranchises in the world.

“I was very excited when I heardthe news about Harlem Globetrotterscoming to Yongsan,” said Cpl. Lee Kee-myung. “I can’t wait to really see theincredible basketball skills they have thatI’ve only heard of.”

The Harlem Globetrotters started outwith their famous “Magic Circle” play,and began to work more lightentertainment and comedic routines.

The Yongsan crowd went wild everytime they did something with thebasketball, either spinning it on theirfingers or dunking it over somebody’shead.

“Even though it is raining hardoutside, everyone came out and showedtheir love for the team,” said Pfc. KwonYung-jae. “It was amazing watching

By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

them doing all that with the basketball,it looked as if the ball was part of theirbody.”

Between the quarters, the teammascot ‘Globie’ (a person with a globefor a head) showed off in front of theaudience and entertained the kids witha dance show on the court.

“It was the best show that theMorale, Welfare and Recreation hadpulled in years,” said Area II MWRDirector Paul Robinson. “Ourexpectations were high but the HarlemGlobetrotters turned out to be exceedingour limits.”

He also said the community wasvery appreciative and the commentswere positive.

The team was created by AbeSaperstein in 1927 in Chicago. The teamadopted the name Harlem because ofits connotations as a leading African-American community.

Over the years the team has touredmore than 100 countries, playing morethan 20,000 exhibition games, mostlyagainst deliberately ineffectiveopposition like the Washington Generals(1927-1995) and the New YorkNationals (1995-present).

Drivers get refresher safety trainingDrivers get refresher safety trainingDrivers get refresher safety trainingDrivers get refresher safety trainingDrivers get refresher safety training

By Aaron ChildressArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Days before ArirangTaxi drivers went on strike, 154 drivers attendedrefresher safety training here July 10-12.

The three-day workshop provided taxi drivers achance to brush up on current regulations and to learnnew policies.

“We felt there was a need to have this class becauseof the many violations,” said Master Sgt. GregoryDickerson, Yongsan Provost Marshal Office. “Ourtop three violations are speeding, cell phones andseatbelts.”

Dickerson explained to the taxi drivers that theirlicenses are subject to suspension for violating trafficand safety regulations, and he described a new point-based system.

Drivers can have their licenses suspended afteraccumulating six points worth of violations in sixmonths, 12 points in 12 months, 18 points in 24months, or by getting three tickets within 90 days.

For example, if a driver is speeding by less than 15kilometers per hour over the speed limit, he wouldreceive a ticket worth three points. Between 15 and21 kilometers per hour would mean a ticket worthfour points. More than 21 kilometers per hour is afive-point ticket. Speeding in a school zone whilestudents are about is a six-point violation.

PHOTOS BY PVT. JUNG JAE-HOON

The Harlem Globetrotters show how the game should be played in front of more than 1,500fans July 12 at Collier Field House.

See SafetySafetySafetySafetySafety, Page 12

Arirang Taxi Company drivers listen to a review of U.S. ForcesKorea driving safety regulations July 10.

CPL. LEE YANG-WON


Cell phones can only be used if a hands-free deviceis mounted in the vehicle.

Violations could result in a 30-day suspension ofdriving privileges.

“Now is the perfect opportunity to talk aboutpassenger safety,” Dickerson said.

The driver is responsible for the passenger’s safety,Dickerson told the drivers. The vehicle must not moveuntil all persons have their seatbelt on.

Parents with small children under five years of ageor under 40 pounds should provide their own childrestraint. The driver will receive a three-point ticketfor each person not wearing a seatbelt.

“It was good training for the taxi drivers to thinkover the safety rules on post,” said AAFES taxi

Above: Area II community members enjoy theshow.Right: A player soars high to make a powerfuldunk.

YONGSAN GARRISON — Taxi servicestopped completely in Area II 6 a.m. Saturdayas Arirang World Cup Taxi Ltd. drivers went onan unannounced strike.

A recent rate increase covered the recent risein fuel costs; however, drivers did not see anyincrease in pay.

The wage dispute is between the contractowner and his employees (the drivers). Ariranghas a contract with the Army and Air ForceExchange Service to provide the taxi service inArea I and II.

“Contractor and taxi union representativescontinue daily negotiations,” said Area II AAFESGeneral Manager Betty O’Brien.

Thursday, 18 taxi drivers returned to work.O’Brien said there is a possibility for limited taxiservice until negotiations are completed.

The Area II shuttle service to and fromIncheon International airport is not affected bythe strike.

Alternative on-post transportation remains thePost shuttle buses.

Area II has added more post shuttle busesduring peak hours (4-5:30 p.m.).

“Basically buses are now provided at 15minute intervals, instead of 30 minutes, duringpeak times, or until the strike is resolved,” saidArea II Logistics Director Lydia Grohmann.

Taxi drivers go on strikeArea II Public Affairs Days before an unrelated strike, taxi

drivers review USFK safety regulations

10 The Morning Calm WeeklyArea IIJuly 21, 2006http://area2.korea.army.mil

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON —Dragon Hill Lodge officials announceda $1.3 million project to repair thefacility’s roof. The project is set tobegin Aug. 15 and continue throughmid-December.

The roof replacement will force theclosure of the road leading to the DHLcul-de-sac. The contractor will usethat area as a staging area.

Dragon Hill Lodge officials awardeda 120-day roof replacement contract toa Korean company, Krima Construction.

The roof repair will cover more than31,000 square feet of tiles on theDragon Tower and POiNT Annex.

“Dragon Hill Lodge has teamed up

YONGSAN GARRISON — The Seoul MetropolitanGovernment is inviting foreigners living in Korea or abroadto participate in the 10th Seoul Essay Contest.

The competitions will provide a “unique opportunityto share experiences in Seoul with international residents,”according to a Seoul government press release.

The contest began in 1997 to give internationalresidents, as well as Koreans, a chance to share theiraffection for Seoul and their unique experiences in theKorean capital.

The essay should be no more than 1,300 words —about three to four single-spaced pages in length. It canbe written in Korean, English, Japanese or Chinese. Theessay can be submitted throughout the month of August.None of the entries will be returned if sent via postal mail.

Winners will receive a cash prize and a certificate; non-Korean winners will also be given a one-year subscriptionto the monthly Seoul magazine. The grand prize winnerwill receive 2 million Korean won. The gold, silver and

By Aaron ChildressArea II Public Affairs

Seoul announces annual essay contest

bronze winners will receive 1 million, 500,000 and 300,000Korean won, respectively.

The winners will be announced and notified individuallyin October. The official list of winners, as well as morecontest information, is online at http://english.seoul.go.kr.

Dragon Hill Lodge to get new roofDragon Hill Lodge to get new roofDragon Hill Lodge to get new roofDragon Hill Lodge to get new roofDragon Hill Lodge to get new roof

The 1st Marine Division Road and the cul-de-sac will be closed Aug. 15 - Dec. 15.

DAVID MCNALLY

Area II observes New Horizons Day stand-down

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area IISoldiers and civilians paused for anintense review of safety concerns July7 in a semiannual 8th U.S. Army stand-down day at the South Post Chapel.

The training covered many topics,to include the significance of theRepublic of Korea and United Statesalliance, human trafficking,prostitution and cross-culturalawareness.

“New Horizons Day training is agood opportunity to give the newSoldiers a nice multimedia introductionof Korea,” said Capt. MichaelNorman, commander, Headquartersand Headquarters Company, Area II.“It was an up-to-date knowledge notjust about the surroundings but howthey fit in the surroundings.”

The purpose of the training wentbeyond safety. Norman said heespecially liked the “History Channel”that showed the relationship between

By Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

the U.S. and ROK armies since theKorean War.

“The training was full of thebackground on the relationshipbetween the U.S and ROK armies anda number of incidents that havehappened along the border,” Normansaid. “It’s good to get the pastperspective.”

Norman said he thought having aday when you can stop all the othertraining requirements and talk aboutthese issues, “is very helpful.”

Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt, 8th U.SArmy commanding general, opened theday with a 15-minute video message.

“Our mission means readiness toprevent war in the peninsula,” Valcourtsaid, “But if war comes, we must beready to win quickly and decisively.”

He said the training focuses on thecommunity members for theirpersonal commitment toward the unit,the Army and the nation.

“I want you to think hard about thewords, ‘I will never quit’.” Valcourt

said. “It means not giving up whenthings get hard. You simply drive onand accomplish your mission.”

He said it also means to never stopshowing consideration to your fellowSoldiers and incessantly honoring therich cultures of the Korean host.

The mandatory four-hour morningtraining included a 30-minute video,“This is Korea.”

“I’m constantly amazed by thegenerosity and energy of our Koreanhost,” Valcourt said. “We are a guestand should act as such by showingcourtesy and consideration.”

Valcourt said New Horizons Day isabout ensuring every Soldier lives theArmy Values of loyalty, duty, respect,selfless service, honor, integrity andpersonal courage.

Area II Soldiers and civiliansreviewed topics ranging fromprostitution and human trafficking tosuicide prevention.



Seoul announces an essay contest open to foreigners.

See DragonDragonDragonDragonDragon, Page 12

with Area II to ensure that highstandards will be observed for safetyand environmental protection throughoutthe project,” said DHL General ManagerJim Thomas in a press release.

Thomas said the community shouldbe aware of the construction and shouldplan to use the primary hotel entranceand exit at 8th Army Drive during thisperiod of time.

“We hope to maximize the guestaccessibility during the construction.Regardless, we will always strive toprovide high-quality hotel services,”Thomas said.

There will be three phases during theroof replacement project.

Military Idol“Military Idol” will again give Soldiersa chance to sing their songs.Performers have until July 22 to signup and register to compete in theMilitary version of the “American Idol”show. For information, call MarioFarrulla at 738-5254.

Battle of the BandsCheck out the Battle of the Bands 7p.m. July 22 at the Moyer CommunityServices Center. For information, callMario Farrulla at 738-5254.

Power OutageThere will be a scheduled power outage9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday on YongsanGarrison South Post. The Main PostClub will feature a barbecue, and thesnack bars at the Bowling Center andMoyer will be places for affectedresidents to keep cool during the day.“We’re trying to set up some activitiesto accomodate the folks to get out ofthe house and do other things,” saidArea II Commander Col. Ron Stephens.

Yongsan Fun ParkThe Yongsan Family Fun Park is openfrom 7 a.m.-8 p.m., but closes daily formaintenance from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Play18 holes of miniature golf for $4 (adult)and $3 (children). One 18-hole roundfor the golf training machine: $7.50. Atrip to the batting cage: $3 for 40 balls.The skateboard park is free. Forinformation, call 738-4190.

Auto Skills CenterThere is a “Summer Special” nowoffered at the Auto Skills Center. For$35 they’ll check anti-freeze, battery,brake pads and shoes, air conditioningsystem, all hoses, wiper blades, all fluidlevels, battery, all lights, all tires fortread wear and rotate, and balance allfour tires. Look for Safety InspectionCoupons inside the CommunityConnection Magazine. The offer expiresJuly 31. For information, call 738-5315.

Yongsan LanesCheck out the Firecracker 300 9-Pin No-Tap Tournament Saturday. There willbe cash prizes for the high team series(three games). The entry fee is $25.Yongsan Lanes also offers summerbowling leagues. Each Thursday nightis “Gold Pin Bowling” from 6-10 p.m.There is Cosmic Bowling 9 p.m.-1 a.m.every Friday and Saturday with a newspectacular cosmic bowling laser lightshow. For information, call 723-7830.

Seoul Computer ClubEveryone is invited to the Augustmeeting of the Seoul Computer Club. Theclub will meet from 2 -4 p.m. Saturday,Aug. 8 at the Seoul USO classroom atCamp Kim. The meeting will includelectures on information technologytopics, door prizes, and free food.

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

11The Morning Calm Weekly Area II July 21, 2006http://area2.korea.army.mil

YONGSAN GARRISON — About 30 Yongsanboys and girls attended a swimming class June 26.

The class provided top-quality American Red Crossswimming lessons, while showing the children thatswimming is a lot of fun.

“I have seven years of aquatic experience and therest of the staff are well trained in swimming andteaching as well,” said Director of Aquatics and theLearn to Swim Program Mallory O’Dell.

A lot of children attended the class with a big smileon their faces, even though it was a little chilly outsidebecause it had just stopped raining.

“While we are teaching, we incorporate songs andgames in to the learning process to let them get interestedand not to be afraid of the water,” O’ Dell said.

The instructors divided the children into groups tolearn the “ABCs” of swimming at their appropriate level.

The class continued Monday through Friday, andeach day the lesson lasted for 40 minutes.

“The teachers are all university graduates, so theyknow what they are doing and they are very energetic[and] passionate about teaching the children,” saidMaj. Torrey Mitchell. “My daughter attended thisswimming class for two years, and she becameconfident in the water and started to like swimmingas well.”

Six teachers worked with the children throughoutthe day while one member of the staff always stoodnear the pool as a lifeguard to keep the children awayfrom danger.

The students were all enrolled in Camp Adventure(see related story, Page 16).

Yongsan youth learn to swim

Swimming Instructor Morgan O’ Dell teaches Benjamin McCoy,3, pool basics June 26 at the Yongsan swimming pool. .

By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

PVT. JUNG JAE-HOON


Y O N G S A NGARRISON —Area II hosted anArmy Family Ac-tion Plan briefingJune 23 at the ArmyC o m m u n i t yServices building.

Army FamilyAction Plan is aprogram that provides an opportunity foreveryone in the Army family to inform leadersabout Army quality of life.

“Every little effort we make, combinedtogether, can move mountains,” said Area IIAFAP Coordinator Reta Mills.

“It is a grassroots process that directs actionsto enhance readiness and increase retention byimproving the well being for Soldiers andcommunity members,” she said.

Mills told the community member that byshowing up at the AFAP, “it shows how muchyou care for your families and the community.”

The group was small, since it was the firstbriefing this year, but the people there were veryenthusiastic and passionate for the whole plan.

“The AFAP provides a way for Soldiers andfamily members to let Army leadership knowwhat works, what does not and what they think

Army FArmy FArmy FArmy FArmy Family Action Planamily Action Planamily Action Planamily Action Planamily Action Planimproves quality of lifeimproves quality of lifeimproves quality of lifeimproves quality of lifeimproves quality of lifeBy Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

See AFAPAFAPAFAPAFAPAFAP, Page 12

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from Page 9SafetySafetySafetySafetySafety

from Page 10DragonDragonDragonDragonDragon

driver Kang We-moon after the class.“Safety cannot be emphasizedenough; it’s the main priority.”

A recent car taxi accident at theoverpass made me realize that we arealways at risk, he said.

“Drivers should always be at a vigilposition,” Kang said. Kang has been ataxi driver on post for six months. “Iknow the customers may becomeannoyed with the stricter policy,”Dickerson said.

“But the Military Police will assist

if there is a problem. I just hope thetaxi drivers take the basics as far aswith law enforcement and the laws.”

“It was an aggressive but extensivesafe driver course,” said Area IIAAFES General Manager BettyO’Brien. “This training provided, bythe Military Police, was conducted inboth languages and provided the basicson U.S. Forces Korea safe drivingpolicies ranging from cell phone usageto adhering to the posted speed limits.”


will take to fix it,” said Area IIVolunteer Coordinator Joe Gall.

“So it is important for all of you toparticipate, to let your voice be heard.”Gall said.

Some of the initiatives the localAFAP has already completed involveincreasing the Army and Air ForceExchange Service Shoppette operatinghours at the Dragon Hill Lodge.

The AFAP process is alsoresponsible for the suggestion toincrease the number of free buses onpost, as well as the number of busstops.

“This proves that the system doeswork,” Gall said. “There are so many

from AFAFAFAFAFAPAPAPAPAPthings that we can change to makeimprovements on the quality of ourlives.”

To participate, all you have to do iswrite your opinion on an issue sheetand put it in the mail box, Gall said.

There will be three more YongsanAFAP briefings before Area II will hostthe 2007 AFAP Conference Oct. 19.

The community is invited to attendand participate in AFAP briefings:!9:30-10:30 a.m. July 28!1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 25!9:30-10:30 a.m. Sept. 29Call 738-3627 for information.



“A press release will be issued in advanceprior to each phase,” Thomas said.

The original Dragon Tower was builtin 1990. The POiNT Annex opened in1993. The complex’s last majorconstruction project was the addition ofthe Soldier’s Tower in 2000.

“Since its construction in 1990, theDragon Hill Lodge has promised themilitary community an excellent facility

with high standards and quality for itsguests,” Thomas said.

Thomas pledged to continue the DHL’sgoal of being a “great hotel for America’stotal defense force well into the future.”

“The Dragon Hill Lodge appreciates thecommunity’s understanding of this neededcapital improvement,” Thomas said.

Visit the Area II Web site for more stories andcommunity information

http://area2.korea.army.mil

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USFK’s top NCO visits ‘Wolf Pack’ SoldiersKUNSAN AIR BASE — The

United States Forces Korea seniorenlisted advisor paid a visit toCharlie and Delta Patriot batteriesJuly 5 to get a better understandingof what morale and welfare issuesthey faced.

“You don’t know what’s on their(Soldier’s) mind if you don’t go outand ask the question,” CommandSgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler said. “Asfar as the morale and welfare atKunsan, that’s why I’m here … tosee how they’re doing and seewhat’s on their mind. I can makebetter decisions on these importantissues if I know how they’redoing.”

The sergeant major, who enteredthe Army in 1973, got an in-depthmission briefing on how the two airdefense artillerybatteriescontribute to thedefense of Korea.Also, thecommand sergeantmajor got achance to see the future of Armyand Air Force dormitories at Kunsanwith a sneak-peak at the “Dorms-4-Airmen” dormitory, being

By Senior Airman Stephen Collier8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler, United States Forces Korea command sergeant major, inspects an airdefense artillery Soldier’s weapon July 5.

STAFF SGT. JOSEF COLE

constructed adjacent to theO’Malley dining facility.

The sergeant major said the goalof USFK leadership is to make anassignment to USFK “a little morenormal.”

“As we reduce the number ofcamps and stations in Korea, we’llbe better able to offer improvedservices,” he said. “There is nothingabout being in Korea that is ahardship except for beingunaccompanied. The more normalwe can make the tour, the better[off] people will be. We’ll be able toimprove the dorms, the services, toinclude medical care, as well as baseexchanges.”

As the command sergeant majorfinished his tour of the air defensebatteries, he said he gained aninvaluable perspective on whatSoldiers and Airmen alike needed

here.“With

everything youdo, there arechallenges,” hepointed out. “Butas I visit

servicemembers across the peninsula,they need to understand howimportant the work they do is. It’simportant we maintain this presence

on the Korean peninsula as this is animportant area of the world for U.S.strategic interests. The readiness theymaintain is a very importantdeterrence on the peninsula.”

The sergeant major alsorecognized people in the U.S. aretalking about joint bases around theworld including Iraq andAfghanistan. He singled out bases inKorea as examples because he feltthese individuals “need to come toKorea because we have [jointwarfare missions] going on here.”

“Nowhere in the world today will

one branch of service fight by itself.You look at [Operation Iraqi Freedom]or [Operation Enduring Freedom] …these are both joint fights,” thecommand sergeant major said.

“The old cliché of ‘one team, onefight’ is exemplified at Kunsan as wellas other joint bases. We do thesemissions side by side and there is a lotof goodness with these missions hereto include the consolidation of assets.It makes good sense to do it. You aregoing to fight together when you go towar … why can’t you live togethertoo?”

“The old cliche of ‘One Team,One Fight’ is exemplified atKunsan.”

Command Sgt. Maj. Barry WheelerUSFK command sergeant major

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15God, like all fathers, sometimes offers ‘tough love’God, like all fathers, sometimes offers ‘tough love’God, like all fathers, sometimes offers ‘tough love’God, like all fathers, sometimes offers ‘tough love’God, like all fathers, sometimes offers ‘tough love’By Chaplain (Maj.) Andrew Choi2nd Infantry Division

It is difficult to understand thatGod sometimes allowsinnocent children, faithful and

good people to suffer. When someonesuffers, what is the response of thosewho learned that suffering is theconsequences of sin? Theyimmediately think that this tragedyhappened to them because of theirsin. Our thought process could be thesame with them.

However, we have to be verycareful not to be judgmental whenpeople suffer because not allsufferings are the consequences ofsin. There are two stories that supportthis truth. The first one is about Joband the other is the story of man born

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Saturday 4 p.m. CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

Noon Camp Casey StoneChapel

1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel

Eucharistic EpiscopalSunday 5:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel

Latter Day SaintsSunday 1 p.m. Crusader Chapel

ProtestantSunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Castle Chapel

10 a.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel11 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM

Chapel, Camp HoveyChapel Theater, StanleyChapel, Camp CaseyCrusader Chapel

Protestant (COGIC)Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

Protestant Contemporary

Sunday 6 p.m. Camp Stanley (Reggie’s)Protestant Gospel

Sunday 11 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel

Korean ServicesSunday 9 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM Chapel

7 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel,CRC Warrior Chapel

1st Sunday 1 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel2nd/3rd Sun. 2 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel

blind in the Gospel of John, Chapter 9.“God defended that Job was

upright with God even though Heallowed Satan to attack Jobtemporarily. Jesus Christ defended theman born blind saying, “Neither thisman nor his parents sinned, but thishappened so that the work of Godmight be displayed in life” (John 9: 3).Then, why Job and this man bornblind should suffer?

Can you keep on trusting Godwhen bad things are happening aroundyou? When the pain is sharp and thedoubt is deep and it is impossible tosee the sense in it all, can you stilltrust God and love your life.

Not easy to do that. Yet, we canstill trust God if we look at things inthe perspective of God. The Lord said

in the Hebrews 12: 5-6, that God alsoexpresses his love toward us bydiscipline: “And you have forgottenthat word of encouragement thataddresses as sons: “My son, do notmake light of the Lord’s discipline,and do not lose heart when he rebukesyou, because the Lord disciplinesthose he loves, and he punisheseveryone he accepts as a son.”

What are the benefits of suffering?God allows a good person to sufferfor good reasons because sufferinghelps them to mature and to draw nearto God. As we suffer, we draw nearto God for his help.

Suffering can be a means for ourspiritual growth. In addition, bysuffering we can understand the love ofGod more deeply. It hurts when parents

have to discipline and train their childrenfor their maturity. However, if they trulylove their children, they will disciplinetheir children. That is the tough love ofparents and God’s love is sometimestough love.

Mother Teresa, who was awardedthe Nobel peace prize in 1980, said“True love hurts. It hurts God when hegave his only begotten Son to theworld. It hurt Jesus when he died onthe cross; it hurt his mother Mary tosee her precious son suffering on thecross.”

Although you may have a difficulttime now, God still loves you and heexpresses his love to you toughly.With this thought and trust, I praythat God would encourage you in allcircumstances.

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Camp counselor Jeremy Moore (middle) reads to Daniel Choi (left) and Maline Jones (right) June 26 at the School Age Services Building.PHOTOS BY CPL. LEE YANG-WON

By Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 120children are immersing themselves in Area II’sCamp Adventure this summer.

The children are finding a way to have a blastfor summer vacation.

The camps are happening on U.S. militaryinstallations across Korea.

Area II is providing eight one-weekrecreational sessions for children from 1st to 5thgrades through Aug.18.

In Area II, youthreported for asummer of CampAdventure June 26.

“Camp Adventure implements high-energy andhigh-impact summer activities for militarychildren,” said Area II Project Director LauraBowers. “We train college students from all overthe states to become counselors.”

The college students conduct activities andhelp children have a fantastic summer, she said.

“The goal is to create magic moments that lasta lifetime for children,” Bowers said.

“We start off the day with songs children caneasily learn and help them get excited about theday,” Bowers said.

Bowers said each day provides children withdifferent games and activities.

Children participate in reading, swimming andgo on a field trip once a week, she said. (Editor’snote: See related swimming story, Page 11)

Counselors receive training from theirrespective colleges starting from January until theend of their semester.

“The training focuses on leadership,educational development and programcoordination,” Bowers said.

The college students also get training to betterunderstand military culture.

Parents say the program preparation and thecounselor’s energy and enthusiasm show theofficials’ genuine love toward what they aredoing, making the whole program so unique.

“The children have had so much fun,” saidparent April Arnold. “The children got to swim,

sing and they’re lookingforward to going on a field triptomorrow.”

Arnold said her familyarrived in Korea three weeksbefore the camp began.

The Arnold family stayed in the Dragon HillLodge during that time.

“It’s been wonderful for the kids to get out,”she said.

Arnold said Camp Adventure gave her a breakand gave the children a chance to enjoythemselves.

“The counselors have been great,” she said.“The girls are very happy to be with them.”

Camp Adventure was established at theUniversity of Oregon in 1985. The programinitially sent 12 students at three sites in Korea.In 1997, it provided more than 600 students to118 program sites in 18 countries.

Area II School-Age Services has a waiting listof children interested in Camp Adventure. Forinformation, call 738-3051.

Camp Adventure kids draw pictures June 26 under thesupervision of visiting college students.

Program connects militarykids with college counselors

“The goal is to create magicmoments that last a lifetime.”

—Laura Bowers

Camp Adventure Counselor Christen Moore (right) works withYongsan kids June 26.

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Battle of the BandsThe Battle of the Bands contest isset to take place at Moyer CommunityServices Center at 7 p.m. Saturday.Pick up an entry form at your localCAC or call 723-8502 for information.The contest is sponsored by MWR.The winners may be eligible toadvance to the All-Army competition.May the best band win!

Junior Golf ClinicsOffered at Sung Nam

Sung Nam Golf course will hold juniorgolf instructional clinics Aug. 7-11. Allinterested juniors ages 7-17 are invitedto attend. The times will be 9-11 a.m.Monday thru Thursday at the SungNam Golf Course driving range and 7-10 a.m. Friday at Sung Nam on the golfcourse. All equipment and instructionfrom the golf course’s PGA of Americastaff will be provided at no charge. CallJim Shaw or Jack Delaney at 736-3483to sign up.

Korean Language,Culture Classes Offered

A Korean language and culture classwill be offered at Seoul American HighSchool. This class will meet daily from10 to 11:30 a.m., weekdays thru Aug. 5.The class is open to anyone over theage of 15. The class is limited to 20participants.

Weekend Bingo atUptown Lounge

Be a winner at Bingo at the Main PostClub’s Uptown Lounge. EverySaturday and Sunday, doors open at11 a.m. and early games begins at12:30 p.m. Over $6,750 in prize moneyis given away every weekend,including $2,500 and $5,000 jackpots.For information, call the MWR clubmanager at 723-8785.

Area II Pool LeagueThe Area II Pool League is seeking newmembers. The group meets at 7 p.m.each Tuesday at the Main Post Club,Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy Club --all on Yongsan Garrison.Membership is open to ID cardholders,family members, retirees, Department ofDefense civilians or contractors andindividuals sponsored by ID cardholders.for information, call Brent Abare at 723-3691 or e-mail [email protected].

TMCW SubmissionsTo have an event featured in TheMorning Calm Weekly, e-mail allpertinent information [email protected] should include the basicwho, what, when and where informationregarding the event, and a point ofcontact name and telephone number.For information, call 738-3355.

YONGSAN –The ArmyCommunity Service program turns41 years young this July and will becelebrating with a party in eachArea. The organization will featurefood, entertainment and fun, and anopportunity for everyone tolearn what ACS does andhow you may benefit.

The ACS programprovides so many services here inKorea that it’s hard to know whatfalls under their umbrella. Whetherit’s personal finance classes,relocation assistance or emergencyhelp, ACS offers a variety ofservices that fall within five corereadiness areas:! Deployment, Mobilization and SSO! Soldier and Family Readiness! Relocation Readiness! Employment Readiness! Financial Readiness

Deployment, Mobilization, andStability and Support Operations:Family assistance and supportservices are provided to families ofActive Component and ReserveComponent forces, as well asemergency essential civilians insupport of military operations/deployments, mobilization and SSOs(mass casualties, evacuations, and/or natural disasters).

Family Readiness Groups areestablished within units to assistfamilies in dealing withdeployments.

The Family Assistance Planaddresses all levels of deployment ormobilization and SSOs.

ACS can assist with all phases ofpre-deployment, deployment/mobilization, and post-deployment.

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In an overseas area such as Korea,assistance with NEO briefings,processing families and coordinatingsupport for families is available.

Soldier and Family Readiness:ACS provides assistance to familiesexperiencing difficulties with family

issues. This program allows healthyfamilies to maintain and advancetheir quality of life skills — throughtraining, education and support —during times of need. It is importantto know that when problems arise,there is help available.

The Family Advocacy Programaddresses child abuse, child neglectand spouse abuse. The programincludes prevention, identification,reporting, investigation andtreatment. FAP provides a variety ofservices to Soldiers and families toenhance their relationship skills andimprove their quality of life.

Emergency Care Service assiststhe family during stressful situationswhen parents cannot adequatelycare for their children. ACS and thelocal medical treatment facilitymonitor the program participants.

The Exceptional Family MemberProgram is a mandatory enrollmentprogram that works with othermilitary agencies to providecomprehensive community supportwhen a family member has physical,emotional, developmental, orintellectual disorders requiringspecialized services.

Army Family Action Planprovides a forum for Soldiers,

retirees, DoD civilians and familymembers to propose solutions forissues of well-being, and orchestratea management protocol for issueimplementation and accountabilitythat includes leadership directionand approval. Each installationconducts an annual symposium to

provide an opportunity for thecommunity to get involved andvoice concerns.

Army Family Team Buildingoffers tools that teach and promotepersonal family readiness throughstandardized, progressive education offamily members. There are fourseparate levels of instruction availabledesigned to improve an understandingof the Army and how each member ofthe Army Family is involved.

The Army Volunteer CorpsProgram links volunteers toprograms and community agenciesthat offer volunteer positions. TheArmy Volunteer Crops Coordinatorassists in helping you learn how youcan make a significant contributionto your community.

These are but a few of the ACSprograms and services available tosupport military family needs. Comeout to celebrate and also learn how totake advantage of these free services.

The area celebrations will beopen and free to the community.Schedule is as follows:! Area I – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tuesday, at the PX on camps RedCloud, Casey and Stanley! Area II — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.today, Yongsan Garrison’sCommunity Services Building! Area III – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.today, Camp Humphreys ACS! Area IV — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Tuesday, Camp Henry ACS.

John Lavender, MWR Community RecreationProgram manager presents 1st Sgt. RichardDickerson with an LG laptop computer.Dickerson won the laptop by registering inRecTrac during Phase I of the RecTracregistration incentive program. Phase II willoffer $150 to Army units with 100 personnelor less for 100 percent registration. Unitswith more than 100 soldiers will get $1.50per Soldier for 100 percent registration.Funds will be deposited in the Unit WelfareFund. Point of contact for the RecTrac PhaseII registration incentive program is Lavender,at 723-8510.

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Kim Jin, Group 4 Falck security guard assists a customer at the recently completed visitor control building at the CPX gate.

Korea Telecom has establisheda new incoming commercial prefixfor Camp Humphreys telephonenumbers with the 754 prefix.

To dial 754-xxxx numbers froman off-post telephone line the callermust dial:! Within the local calling area: 619-xxxx! Outside the local calling area andwhen using cell phones: 031-619-xxxx! Outside Korea: 8231-619-xxxx.

After Sept. 1, 690-xxxx will notwork for numbers with a 754prefix. This change does not affectCamp Humphreys numbers withthe 753 prefix.

For telephone numbers with the753 prefix, 690-xxxx must still beused to complete the call even afterthe change.

If anyone has any questions orproblems, they are encouraged tocontact the Area III DOIM at 754-8584.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – A newprogram unveiled by Area IIIcommander Col. Michael J. TalientoJr. July 14, will place a commandpresence at key points on theinstallation to lessen instances ofdisorderly behavior and incidentsbetween midnight and1:30 a.m., when Soldiersreturn to CampHumphreys following anevening in Anjung-ri orSongtan.

The core of the program is a planto increase shuttle bus service forweekends and holidays, so the lastbus will depart from the pedestriangate at 1:30 a.m. Between midnightand 1:30 a.m., buses will departevery 15 minutes and the routes willhave fewer stops but Taliento saidthe stops will be at key locationsnear living areas, adding that thereshould be no more than about 200meters to the barracks from thesestops.

The new shuttle bus schedule will

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Program has been endorsed by theCamp Humphreys tenantcommanders who will be providingthe personnel needed to implementit. The major players are 2ndCombat Aviation Brigade, 194th

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Intelligence Battalion, and Air Force607th Combat Communications, butall units will be involved.

Two-person command presenceteams with communication radioswill be riding every bus betweenmidnight and 1:30 a.m. In the eventof an altercation on the bus, theteams will use communication skillsto defuse situations. However, if thesituation continues to escalate, theyare authorized to stop the bus andcall for Military Police to respond tothe scene.

Staff duty patrols will also belocated at high-traffic areas todiffuse potential problems.

“This is a command mission, notan MP mission,” said Taliento. “It isa coordinated command response toviolent activity.”

There will also be a sustainedcommand presence in bothAnjung-ri and Songtan he said.

Area III’s Command Sgt. Maj.Jason K. Kim said the 2ndInfantry Division has a similarprogram in Area I. “Commandpresence is the key to success,”he said.

Kim expects to see a drasticdecline in Soldier-on-Soldierincidents once the program isimplemented. “It’s a great programfor this community,” he said.

Although designed to movenumbers of Soldiers to their livingareas after curfew, anyone canuse the shuttle buses wheneverthey are running said RickSlawson, acting director oflogistics.

“Command presence isthe key to success.”

Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim,Area III Support Activity

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers are busymanning the new Visitor Center near the CPX Gatehere in the wake of its June 20 ribbon cutting.

“It’s an excellent example of transformationsuccess,” declared Area III Commander, Col.Michael J. Taliento Jr.

As officials from the Directorate ofEmergency Services and the Directorate ofPublic Works joined Taliento to open the newfacility, the former visitor’s center – a small,cement blockhouse – sat vacant in the parking lotnear the new structure.

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with senior DPW executive Wayne Tharrington inprocuring the center, said it was gratifying to seethe completion of the $700,000 project.

“Seeing this project completed has been veryexciting,” Griess said. “Our community,customers and visitors deserve this building.”

Visitors were forced to wait outside whileaccessing the base via the old facility, at timesstanding in the rain or snow. The cement blockbuilding had two small, Plexiglas windows andportable latrines. Originally, in 2001, the visitors’center was simply an office container situated in

the parking lot.Serving as the new home of the DES, the

building also encompasses visitor controloperations. With 6,000 square feet of space, thetwo-story structure includes a waiting area that willaccommodate 60, office space for 15 troops, a 30-seat classroom and large restrooms and showers.

The new security operations center features ahigh-tech security system encompassing ultra-modern LED displays, computer systems anddigital recording systems. The SOC integratesmultiple, stand-alone camera and alarm systemsthroughout Area III, providing immediate, real-time monitoring and control.

Officials described the new center as amodern, high-quality gateway for visitors toCamp Humphreys.

Chung Young-do, Group 4 Falck area commander, and Sgt.1st Class John T. Arnet, Headquarters, Headquarters Company,Area III Support Activity, look over written tests completed byGroup 4 Falck security guards.

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SEOUL – Soldiers fromHeadquarters, Headquarters Company,Area III Support Activity, left theirhomes and offices, and journeyed tothe religious retreat center here June16, searching for trust and teamwork.

The unit’s personnel attendedtraining conducted by the Area IIIReligious Ministry Team, designed toincrease their sense of trust andconfidence in their fellow Soldiers,and to learn how to accomplish moreas a team.

Topics covered at the retreatincluded Belief in others;Expectations; Communication Skills -sharing pertinent information to getthe job done; Consistency in behavior;One’s actions versus one’s words;Admitting mistakes versus cover ups;Give and receive constructivefeedback; Respect for informationshared in confidence, and; Skills andabilities of others

The HHC Area III Soldiers touredthe Korean War Museum June 17 andthen took the subway to Insadong forsome lunch, shopping and sightseeing,

Cpl. Jacob I. Alexander, Sgts. Roy L. Henderson, Tammica A. Hewlett, Pvt. Huh Hwan; Cpls. LeeHyuk-joon; and, Yoo Il-han navigate the rails during a team-building exercise June 16 at thereligious retreat center.

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and more team-building experience,when Korean Augmentation to theU.S. Army Soldiers from the Seoularea showed their U.S. counterpartsaround the city.

The Commander for HHC, Capt.Bernita F.R. Briggs, said the training

re-confirmed for her that “We [HHC]have a wealth of smart, gifted andtalented folks.”

(Editor’s Note: To schedule a unitactivity through the religious retreatcenter, contact the center staff at 723-7593.)

New AAFES facilityThe Sorak shoppette located inBuilding 575, near Army FamilyHousing, is scheduled to openWednesday. Hours of operation will be9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

New PX HoursNew hours for the main exchange takeeffect Wednesday. The main store andfood court will be open 10 a.m. until 9p.m. daily.

Ops Desk Phone NumberThe Camp Humphreys OperationsDesk is now located in Building 1280.The new phone number for the CHODis 754-6111. From a commercialtelephone, dial (031) 619-6111.

New Commercial PrefixPhones numbers in buildings from themain gate to and including all ofZoeckler Station have a newcommercial prefix. Callers dialing fromoff post should call(031) 619-XXXX.

Living Army ValuesFilms will be aired at 6:30 p.m. on cablechannel 4 as part of Living Army ValuesWeek. Films include:Monday — China CryTuesday — Bridge over the River KawiWednesday — GettysburgThursday — GloryFriday — The Enemy WithinFor information on all Living ArmyValues Week activities, call 753-7274.

Youth SoccerRegistrations

Registration will be held Aug. 1-31 atthe Charles Gilliland Youth Center. Costis $45 for all ages. There is a 20 percentdiscount for families with more thanone child participating. Call 753-5051for information.

YS Sports ClinicsNational Alliance for Youth Sportscoaches clinics for soccer. The first isWednesday, the next is Aug. 16. Bothclasses will be held at the CharlesGilliland Youth Center, Bldg. 570,beginning at 6:30 p.m.All volunteer youth soccer coachesmust attend one of these classes priorto coaching a team. Call 753-5051 forinformation.

Area III Boxing SmokerThere will be a boxing smokerbeginning at 6 p.m. July 28 in the postgym. It is open to all U.S. and Koreanmilitary, all levels of experience, menand women. For information or toregister, call 753-8810/11.

Read to Your Childfrom Korea

United Through Reading appointmentsare being scheduled for late July. Bringan age-appropriate book and the USOwill videotape you reading the book toyour child. They will package the bookand video and mail it to your child forfree. Call 753-6281 for an appointment.

Sexual assault is a serious matter, and the U.S. ForcesKorea’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programis making a difference – a big difference.

That’s the word from Area III Support Activity SexualAssault Response Coordinator Jocelynn LaShier, based atCamp Humphreys.

“The program’s made people more aware of theproblem,” LaShier said.“They’re identifying theproblem more and reporting it.”

Although LaShier declined tocite statistics due toconfidentiality requirements,she said heightened awarenesshas contributed to an increasein the reporting of allegedsexual assaults.

“More and more victims are aware of what their rightsare and what their options are in responding to a sexualassault,” she said. “It helps them to have it clear in theirminds how they are going to act. Likewise, unit leadersare becoming more aware of the two reporting options forthe sexual assault survivor and are more sensitive on howto proceed with the situation at hand.”

Area III Commander, Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr.,recently reiterated that the Army is taking a zero toleranceapproach to sexual assault.

“Sexual assault is akin to fratricide,” Taliento said. “Itwon’t stop on its own. It will stop when individuals makethe right choices.”

One of those choices, said LaShier, is to refrain fromoverindulging on alcohol.

“Alcohol is a factor in probably 90 percent of the caseswe see,” she said. “Sometimes it’s [a factor with] theperpetrator; other times it’s [a factor with] the victim. Butoften both the perpetrator and the victim have beendrinking.”

The current SAPR guidelines offer two options a victimmay take: restricted and unrestricted reporting.

Restricted reporting protects the confidentially of avictim, while still ensuring medical attention. But it doesn’t

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of the victim’s chain of command.A restricted report protects a victim’s right to control the

release of personal information, while giving them moretime to decide whether or not they desire pursuing acriminal investigation.

However, LaShier noted that a restricted report couldgive a sexual predator a free pass to assault someone else in

the future.“Although restricted reporting is by far still the

most popular option, it frees a sexual predator toseek another victim,” she said. “In effect, thatmeans an undetected rapist is flying just below theradar of criminal justice.”

An important stipulation to keep in mind is thatif a victim wants to ensure that their report willremain restricted they can only report it to a sexual

assault response coordinator, victim advocate, health careprovider or chaplain. If they disclose the alleged assault toanyone else they waive their right to restrict the report.

On the other hand, an unrestricted report allows thevictim to pursue justice through the courts, withnotification of law enforcement and the chain of commandas a matter of course. But by doing so, they may bewaiving their right to confidentiality.

LaShier said she’s noticed two factors that seem toprevail in many sexual assault cases on the peninsula.

“Often it’s the first time away from home for thoseinvolved, and freshly graduated from (AdvancedIndividual Training),” LaShier said. “What typicallyhappens is that Soldiers new to Korea adopt a 365-dayTDY mentality of “what-goes-on-in-Korea-stays-in-Korea.”

Often we’ve seen the predators have less than 30 daysleft in country and their conduct deteriorates. Manyincidents are dominated by perpetrators who are almostout of here while the victims often just got here.”

LaShier is located at Army Community Service,Building 311. The contact telephone number duringnormal duty hours is 753-7091. The peninsula-wideSARC Hotline number is DSN 158 and commercial/cellphone number is 0505-764-5700.

“[Sexual Assault] won’t stopon its own. It will stop whenindividuals make the rightchoices.”

Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr.,Area III Support Activity commander

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – TheArea III Morale, Welfare &Recreation Distinguished DogContest has been rocked byscandal that bears a strikingresemblance to the disgrace thatshocked the figure skating worldduring the Winter Olympics.

And, once again, it’s the Frenchjudges at the center of thecontroversy.

“Sophia and Dong II, our twoFrench (poodle) judges in thecontest were caught with a box ofMilk Bones they couldn’t accountfor,” said Area III MWR MarketingChief Mike Mooney. “In addition,Sophia was caught in a disguise,passing herself off as a rabbit.”

As a result, both judges havebeen eliminated from the panel

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that will select the two cover dogsfor the monthly “LeisureInformer” and “YouthNewsletter.”

As part of the annual Dog Daysof Summer in August, Area IIIMWR is saluting dogs by runningtheir pictures in the twomagazines.

Owners of the dogs selected forthe cover of the two magazines willreceive a free steak dinner from theAlaska Mining Co. Those whosedog appears on the back cover ofeither magazine will receive 2-for-1Steak Dinner coupons.

“Of course, the steak must beone that contains a bone so thehonored canine wins somethingtoo,” said Area III BusinessOperations Division Chief MikeRoss. “We have to make sure thatthe dog gets something special for

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After being implicated in a Milk Bone scandal,French judge Sophia was eliminated from thepanel of the Area III MWR Distinguished DogContest.

being selected.”Individuals submitted pictures of

their dogs via e-mail to Mooney.“The original plan called for my

three dogs and Dong II to selectthe winners,” Mooney said. “But,as a result of this scandal we aredown to two judges. It was toolate to find replacements.

“Area III Public Affairs OfficerSusan Barkley offered the servicesof her cat as a substitute judge, butI didn’t think it was fair to use awalking furball in such an importantposition,” Mooney added.

The “Leisure Informer” and“Youth Newsletter” are due outbefore the first of the month andwill be available at Area III MWRfacilities as well as the Commissaryand Post Exchange. Pick one up andcheck out the Most DistinguishedDogs in Area III.

Onica Kitchens wants to better enable Soldiers toface the challenges of service in the Army.

So Kitchens – the wife of a career Soldier – hasdeveloped a program to help young femaleservicemembers cope with life in the military. Withassistance from two other counselors employed atArmy Community Service, Kitchens taught the firsthalf of the course – dubbed “GI Jane” – July 14.

The second part of the course, scheduled for July28, will cover healthy relationships and etiquette.

“This is a pilot class, but we’d like to make it apermanent thing,” Kitchens said. “I am the ArmyFamily Team Building coordinator, and we want toempower our female Soldiers to better succeed.”

The test class consisted of three young Soldiers,all from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2ndCombat Aviation Battalion – the unit commanded byKitchens’ husband.

‘GI Jane’ program helps female Soldiers adaptto Army life without becoming ‘one of the guys’By Jerry M. GutlonArea III Public Affairs

“My CO made me come!” laughed Pvt. MeaganHindle. Her two companions giggled, nodding theirheads in agreement.

“We wanted it to be small, intimate,” Kitchensexplained. “So we can bond.”

“I want to learn how to take control and takecharge,” declared Pvt. Araceli Felix.

The initial block of instruction dealt with being aSoldier and a lady, entailed maintaining a positiveattitude, poise, balance, elegance, grace, posture,confidence, freedom from self-doubt, wisdom andgood judgment.

At the same time, Kitchens noted, “Being a ladyisn’t simply not saying anything – keeping your mouthshut. Don’t let anybody give you a headache.”

She encouraged the young women to say what theyhave to say, but in an intelligent, non-confrontationalway. “How you carry yourself counts,” she said. “Areal lady is wise.”

Even though it’s human to make mistakes a wise

woman gets beyond them, Kitchens said.“The idea is to learn from your mistakes and not

make the same ones over again,” she said. “It’s allabout character.”

Honoring commitments is important, as well.“That’s healthy for your self-esteem,” she said.

“Don’t cheat yourself.”Family Advocacy Program Specialist Jennifer Elliott

presented a block of instruction on stress, and how torecognize it and deal with it.

‘Basically all creatures deal with stress one of twoways,” Elliott said, “fight or flight.”

After pointing out the positive impact stress mayhave, she detailed what could bring on stress.

“Stress will manifest itself one way or the other,”she said. “Often stress proves to be a negative in one’slife.”

She detailed how stress can be dealt with in positiveways. “I call them ‘Stress Survival Skills’,” Elliott said.She said those skills include deep breathing, rollingone’s neck, talking to oneself, controlled relaxationand making sure one has time to oneself.

“One thing I’ve noted,” she said, “is the tendencyfor people to hang out with the people they work with.When that happens, what do you talk about? Work!So make sure when you’re off work, you’re offwork.”

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator JocelynnLaShier provided details of the Army’s Sexual AssaultResponse Program, explaining how sexual predatorsoperate.

“The scenarios we see are most often scripted,”LaShier said. “The thrill is in getting away with it.”

The goal of the program is to make sexual offendersaccountable for their behavior, she added.

All three Soldiers said they benefited from theinstruction.

“It puts things in a different perspective,” Hindlesaid.

“Yeah,” agreed Pvt. Jessica LaChance. “It mademe think differently a lot about different things.”

Felix said she felt the section on stress was helpful.“I’m just learning how to deal with stress,” she

said. “I’m finally learning I don’t have to be a guy.”

Pvts. Araceli Felix, Meagan Hindle and Jessica LaChance, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Battalion,listen to one of the instructors during the pilot version of the “GI Jane” course, developed by Family Team Building CoordinatorOnica Kitchens. The second phase of the course will be presented July 28.

JERRY GUTLON

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CarrollGoodNeighborsrecognized

Area IV taxi service limited MondayCAMP HENRY – Area IV taxi service

in Daegu will be temporarily suspendedfrom 8 a.m. to midnight Monday.

Regular taxi service will be availablefrom 5 to 8 a.m. that morning to

accommodate commuters. It will thenbe suspended until 6 a.m. Tuesday,when normal service will resume.

The Taxi Drivers’ Associationrequested one day off to hold its annualmembership training in recognition ofits 11th anniversary. The time permits

the association to tend to the morale andwelfare of its drivers and improvecustomer service.

Col. Donald J. Hendrix, the Area IVSupport Activity commander, approvedthis date because taxi patronage islightest Mondays.

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

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CAMP CARROLL – Several notableneighbors and organizations werehonored by the U.S. Army during the4th Annual Good Neighbor AwardsReception July 14 at the CommunityActivities Center here.

The Area IV Support Activity hostedthe reception to honor and recognizeKorean citizens and organizations fortheir outstanding efforts to promotefriendships that strengthen the alliancebetween the Republic of Korea and theUnited States.

Good Neighbor Awards werepresented to: Lee Hyon-si, chairman,Association of Korean War Merit MedalRecipients, Chilgok County; SungMyong-sun, professor, KyongbukCollege of Science; and Kim Dong-hoon, president, Choongui Martial Artsand Korean Fencing School.

Each of the recipients was presenteda specially framed “Good NeighborAward,” which includes a certificatedepicting the Don Stivers print, “We GoTogether” from the Korean War, and acommander’s coin for excellence. Theawards were presented by Col. DonaldJ. Hendrix, Area IV Support Activitycommander and host for the reception.

“Without the support of so manywonderful people like those of you here,our relationship would not be what it istoday and a tour in Korea would be far,far less enjoyable and rewarding,” saidHendrix.

“We are truly blessed to havenumerous outstanding reciprocalrelationships with the local governmentsand non-governmental agencies inWaegwan and Chilgok County.”

He presented some highlights ofCamp Carroll units who partner withlocal organizations: Area IV SupportActivity with the Chilgok CountyEducation Office, Kyongbuk College ofScience and Daegu Arts University; U.S.Army Materiel Support Center-Koreawith Gumi College, Yakmok High Schooland St. Benedict Senior Citizens Home;307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalionhas had a relationship with the GumiSamsung Orphanage for more that 40years; 16th Medical Logistics Battalion

Doin’ Good in theNeighborhood

PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

Staff Sgt. Dominic Vassar and Sgt.Christopher Taylor, right, bothassigned to the 169th Signal

Company, pull the volleyball net astight as possible so it can be

secured. They joined Staff Sgt. AaronMatthews and Pfc. Erica Stagg,

below, of 154th Medical Company,and about 10 other members of theBetter Opportunities for Single (and

Unaccompanied) Soldiers whodonated their time Saturday to

renovate the sand volleyball court nearBldg. S-305, across the street fromthe Mini-mall on Camp Walker. The

idea for the Community Relationsproject came up during a recent

BOSS meeting when quality of lifeissues were being discussed. The

volunteers spent most of the morningweeding, replacing sandbags and

raking the area. Total cost of theproject was the sweat of the

volunteers since all of the materialsused were either readily available ordonated from another organization.

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Area IVSupport Activity

Change of CommandThe Area IV Support Activity willhost a change of commandceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday inKelly Fitness Center on CampWalker. Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr.will assume command from Col.Donald J. Hendrix, who arrived inAugust 2004 and will retire.Hendrix’s retirement ceremony willheld at 4 p.m. in front of the 19thSustainment Command(Expeditionary) Headquarters.

Storm Damage ClosesCamp Henry Theater

Until further notice, the Camp HenryTheater is closed due to damagecaused by the heavy rains that hitthe area earlier this week. For moreinformation, call Kurt Brunen at768-7422.

Demonstrations Possibleat Camp Walker

Every day between now and Aug.1, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., there existsthe possibility for a demonstrationat Camp Walker’s Gate 6. Ifdemonstrators are seen, both gateswill be locked. For the safety ofeveryone concerned, drivers andpedestrians are required to use Gate4 to enter and exit post during thistime. Personnel should avoid alldemonstrations. If in the area duringa demonstration, leave immediately.Report any incidents that couldimpact the safety and security ofU.S. personnel and facilities. Formore information, contact the CampWalker Provost Marshall’s Office at768-7674.

Credit Union ExtendsCarroll Hours

Thanks to some recent updates intechnology, the USA FederalCredit Union at Camp Carroll isnow open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday,Wednesday and Friday. Forinformation, call CharlesHoelderlin at 768-7169/6501.

TSA Membership DriveEvent Set

The Taegu Spouse’s Associationwill have a membership drive event6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at theApple Tree Gift and Thrift Shopon Camp Walker. Membership feeis $20. For information, call KimHales at 053-210-6191.

Vacation Bible SchoolScheduled

Vacation Bible School 2006,entitled “Fiesta,” is scheduled from9 a.m. – noon July 31 – Aug. 4, atSoldier Memorial Chapel on CampWalker. For information andregistration, call Pak Yun-chong at764-4498.

CAMP WALKER – Despiteconcluding the regular season asCamp Carroll’s runner-up,Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 307th Integrated TheaterSignal Battalion rallied to capture theArea IV Softball Championship hereJuly 14.

The ironic thing is they not onlyhad to battle out of the loser’sbracket, but they eventually beat theirchief rival and Camp Carrollchampion, 501st SustainmentBrigade, in the final, 11-10.

Before the final, here is how thetournament scoring went: 501stSBDE 26, 188th Military PoliceCompany 7; 19th SustainmentCommand (Expeditionary) 12, HHC,307th ITSB 11; HHC, 307th ITSB10, 188th MP Co. 0 (eliminated);501st SBDE 14, 19th ESC 4; HHC,

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

307th ITSB 17, 19th ESC 9(eliminated).

With the momentum of twostraight wins on their side, HHC,307th ITSB jumped on their rival forfive runs in the first and four in thesecond, on the way to a 13-3 win.

This forced the tournament intothe final if-necessary game, whichthey won in their final at bat.

With 501st SBDE leading 10-9going into the bottom of the seventh,Jacob Ramos doubled to knock inDexter Avery and Andre Elder to giveHHC, 307th the championship.

Both teams advance to the 8thU.S. Army Tournament, Wednesday– July 29 at Yongsan Army Garrison.

In the Area IV over-33 SoftballTournament, which amounted to aone game playoff, Camp Carrollrouted Daegu, 16-1.A combination ofthe two teams, featuring five formerAll-Army softball players, will alsoparticipate in a tournament atYongsan that weekend.

HHC, 307th ITSB wins softball title

Jacob Ramos, playing here during the Fourthof July Softball Tournament, knocked in thewinning run July 14 to give HHC, 307th ITSBthe Area IV Softball Championship.

STEVEN HOOVER

Bikes, cars exhibit at Carroll Block Party

PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

Hanging out at the Camp Carroll Summer Block Party Saturday was too much for some of thosewho were “born to ride.” Although there were various motorcycles and cars and trucks on displayduring the event at Storey Field, some of the participants needed time to “show off” their rides.

Half of the Block Party vehicles on display hadminiature model versions on display as well.Despite the heat Saturday, people turned outto show off their cars, trucks and bikes,sampled some food and took a shot at theguy manning the dunk tank.

Darius Vickers, of Company C, 307thIntegrated Theater Signal Battalion, looksdownfield for a receiver while Anthony Webb,playing with 6th Ordnance Battalion, closes induring flag-football action Saturday.

Doug Allen, left, and Rick Weeth, members of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation touring band,Doug Allen & The Chicago Mob, performed during the Summer Block Party.

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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESDESC welcomes new commanderBy Pfc. Cha Hyun-joonArea IV Public Affairs

Evergreen Renovation SlatedRenovation of the Evergreen Community Clubkitchen, offices and Fairway Lounge at Camp Walkeris scheduled to begin July 28. The dining and baroperations for the entire club will be closed for 45days. Upon completion, the Brass Apple Bar andmain dining room will reopen. The renovation ofthe Fairway Lounge is expected to take about 180days. Starting Thursday, The Hilltop Club will beginserving “hot lunch” specials from 11 a.m. – 1:30p.m. and continue throughout the Evergreen’sclosure. For information, call Richard Vaughn at768-7716.

School Transportation Office OpenTaegu American School’s Student TransportationOffice is open 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily to registernew students who need bus transportation for theupcoming school year, which begins Aug. 29. Forinformation, call Michael Dudley at 768-7722.

DBIDS Registration Is MandatoryThe recent Courageous Channel NEO exerciserevealed that several hundred children of sponsorsassigned to United States Forces Korea are notregistered in the Defense Biometric IdentificationSystem. As of May 2005, USFK policy requiresthat all children, regardless of age, are to beregistered in DBIDS. All sponsors, especially recentarrivals to Korea, should ensure all of their familymembers are registered. For information, call 768-7387/7451 on Camp Henry and 765-8537 at CampCarroll.

CAMP WALKER – One of the most closelyassociated units with the supported war fighters,the Defense Energy Support Center Korea, welcomeda new leader as Lt. Col. Sidney R. Thomas assumedcommand from Lt. Col. Brett D. Weigle during achange of command ceremony here July 14.

Thomas arrived from Headquarters, U.S.European Command, Stuttgart, Germany, where heserved as chief of the Joint Petroleum Office.

Weigle is headed to the U.S. Army War College,Carlisle Barracks, Pa.

Thomas received his commission in the U.S.Army in 1987. His military service includesoverseas tours in Saudi Arabia, Korea, Germanyand a wide variety of assignments in the UnitedStates, with an operational deployment with the1st Cavalry Division in support of OperationDesert Shield/Storm.

The positions he has held include: bulk petroleumaccountable officer for 2nd Infantry Division;brigade logistics staff officer; support operationsofficer; and battalion executive officer.

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in ElectronicTechnology from Alcorn State University. He alsoholds a Master of Arts degree in Procurement andAcquisitions from Webster University.

His military education includes the ChemicalOfficer Basic Course, Quartermaster OfficerA d v a n c e d C o u r s e , C o m b i n e d A r m s a n dServices Staff School, Command and GeneralStaff College and Joint Professional MilitaryEducation Phase II.

His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the

Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the MeritoriousService Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), theJoint Service Commendation Medal, the ArmyCommendationMedal (with fiveOak LeafClusters) and theA r m yA c h i e v e m e n tMedal.

DESC is aDefense LogisticsAgency fieldactivity reportingto DefenseEnergy SupportCenter Pacific atPearl Harbor,Hawaii, andHeadquarters, Defense Energy Support Center at FortBelvoir, Va.

The command consists of U.S. Soldiers andairmen, Department of Defense civilians and KoreanNational employees.

The organization’s mission is to providewor ld -c l a s s who le sa l e pe t ro l eum supp ly,transport and management for U.S. Forces inthe Republic of Korea.

T h e y a r e a m e m b e r o f t h e C o m b i n e dPetroleum Support Center and the Joint ForcesSustainment Component Command, supportingSub-area Petroleum Office - Korea in its dualroles of ensuring fuel supply to both U.S. andR O K f o r c e s u n d e r t h e C o m b i n e d F o r c e sCommand during wartime.

Lt. Col. Sidney R. Thomas

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from Page 25Good NeighborGood NeighborGood NeighborGood NeighborGood Neighborwith the Waegwan Rotary Club andIlmeg Orphanage; 6th OrdnanceBattalion with the Korean VeteransAssociation Waegwan Chapter andalso disabled children from Gumicity; most recently, Company B,524th Military Intelligence Battalionw i t h t h e Wa e g w a n E v e rg r e e nMothers’ and Children’s Home; andCamp Carroll Better Opportunitiesfor Single (and Unaccompanied)S o l d i e r s s u p p o r t a v a r i e t y o finstallation programs and partnerwith the Waegwan Lions Club. Healso mentioned the annual EnglishCamp for Chilgok County middleand high school students.

B a e S a n g - d o , g o v e r n o r o fChilgok County, also spoke of thec o o p e r a t i o n b e t w e e n t h einstallation and local organizations.

“ R e c e n t l y, t h e r e a r e s o m ediplomat ica l ly sens i t ive i ssuesbetween the Republic of Korea andthe United States…but our allianceis strong and I believe that thesed i f f i c u l t p r o b l e m s w i l l b esatisfactorily resolved,” Bae said.“Chilgok County and I promise tod o o u r b e s t t o f u r t h e r o u rrelationship and exchange. It willb e g r e a t i f w e a r e t o b eremembered as good neighbors andfriends.”

Lee, a former Chilgok Countyassemblyman and chairman, is one

the counties’ 80survivors of theKorean War andis a recipient ofthe Merit Medalof Honor. In hiscurrent position,he has organizedan annual Koreana n d A m e r i c a n

Friendship Night Dinner in July torecognize So ld ie rs f rom CampCarrol l for helping to maintainpeace and security on the Koreanpeninsula.

Last year, Lee found that mostof the Chilgok County memorials— commemorating the bravery ofU.S. Army Soldiers — were in needof repair. He raised funds from thegovernment and other agencies toe r ec t a monumen t a t H i l l 303commemorating the 41 U.S. ArmySo ld i e r s who va l i an t ly fough tagainst the North Korean People’sArmy and diedo n t h e s i t ed u r i n g t h eKorean War.

Besides beinga p r o f e s s o r a tK y o n g b u kC o l l e g e o fScience, Sung isalso a member oft h e C o m m a n d e r ’s A d v i s o r y

Council , who actively promotesreciprocal activities between hers tudents and theSoldiers at CampCarroll.

S ince Janua ry2001, she has beeni n v o l v e d w i t hCamp Carroll. Shev o l u n t e e r e d t ot e a c h K o r e a nc u l t u r e f o r n e wSoldiers , invi tedSoldiers and civilians to the schoolactivities such as Seafood Festivaland also to a Korean-style luncha n d c u l t u r a l a c t i v i t y. L a s tD e c e m b e r, s h e a n d 3 0 s c h o o lprofessors toured the installationand had lunch with Camp Carrollleaders.

When Company B, 524th MIentered into a partnership with theW a e g w a nE v e r g r e e nM o t h e r s ’ a n dChildren’s Hometo teach English,S u n g a r r a n g e dfor four studentvolunteers fromh e r c l a s s t oassist the unit’s Soldiers.

S i n c e J a n u a r y, K i m h a svolunteered his time to teach U.S.and Korean Augmentation to the

Lee Hyon-si

Sung Myong-sun

U.S. Army (KATUSA) Soldierst r a d i t i o n a l K o r e a n f e n c i n g o r

“geomdo.” Hehas worked asa t r a d i t i o n a lm a r t i a l a r t sinstructor forseveral years,including hismilitary career.H e b e l i e v e sthe foundationfor achieving

peace, goodwill and understandingbetween two different cultures isthrough cultural exchanges, sucha s g e o m d o a n d o t h e r K o r e a nsports.

Also recognized with Area IVSupport Activity Certificates ofApprec i a t i on “ fo r me r i t o r i ousservice and outstanding support asa C a m p C a r r o l l C o m m a n d e r ’sAdvisory Council Member fromJuly 2003 to August 2005” were:Lee Sang-chon, former mayor ofWa e g w a n t o w n ; P a k N o - y u n ,chairman of the Waegwan Chambero f C o m m e r c e ; K i m S u n - y o n g ,f o r m e r Wa e g w a n R o t a r y C l u bPresident ; Song Soo-ik, formerWaegwan Lions Club President;Kang Kyong-soo , p res iden t o fWaegwan Rotary Club; and YunJun-hyon, admin officer, GeneralAffairs Division, Chilgok County.

Kim Dong-hoon

“Without the support of so manywonderful people...ourrelationship would not be whatit is today and a tour in Koreawould be far, far less enjoyableand rewarding.”

– Col. Donald J. Hendrix

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get refreshersafety training

Learn Korean Easily

The phrase of the week :“I would like to go to Insadong andGyeongbok Palace.”

Insadong Gyeongbok Palace go to I would like

Situation of the week : Travelling

Can you tell me how to go toInsadong?

Can I get there from thestation on foot?

Can I find it easily?

Where is the entrance?

How much is the admission?

How long does it stay open?

Insadongenun ottoke kamnikka?

Yogeso gorogal su issumnikka?

Chatgi swipsumnikka?

Ipguga odimnikka?

Ipjangnyonun olmamnikka?

Myot shikkaji yomnikka?

Korean Expression of the week

Vocabulary

‘sawol’

Insadong, Gyeongbokgung eh gago shipsuemnida.

‘ohwol’

‘yuwol’

Oekkaedongmu

A childhood friend. In Korea, friends hook their

A shoulder friend

arms around each other’s shoulders.

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