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YONGSAN GARRISON — The BalloonFactory has finally gone out of business forgood. The fictitious company was a mainstayfor Leadership Education and Developmentclasses across the Army since 1988.However, with the Army set to move to anew Civilian Education System, the legendaryfactory and its lessons are now history.

Twenty students met Sept. 11-15 at theU.S. Embassy Association Center on YongsanGarrison for what was to become the finalLEAD class in Korea and the Army.

The class brought together a diverse groupof Area I, II and IV U.S. employees, oneKorean employee and even two active-dutySoldiers. The five-day LEAD course targetednew military and civilian supervisors ofcivilian employees.

“The purpose of LEAD training is toprovide supervisors with the skills to motivateand influence employees,” said CourseFacilitator Yi Chi-yong.

The students used scenarios and roleplaying as workers in a balloon factory toassess leadership skills and team

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

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effectiveness.“Everything you learn in this class will

INCHEON — The cloudy skyoverhead set a somber tone themorning of Sept. 15. Against thisgray background, Republ ic ofKorea and U.S. servicemembersgathered to pay tr ibute to theirpredecessors who fought side byside 56 years ago, in what was tobe the turning point in the KoreaWar.

The event was the IncheonAmphibious Landing OperationsCommemoration ceremonies that tookplace within the city, at Incheon Port,Freedom Park and the IncheonLanding Memorial.

Incheon City Mayor Ahn SangSoo, presided over the ceremonies.The guest speakers included Lt. Gen.Lee Sang Ro, commandant, ROK

Sailors, Marines remember Incheon landingSailors, Marines remember Incheon landingSailors, Marines remember Incheon landingSailors, Marines remember Incheon landingSailors, Marines remember Incheon landingBy JO1 Lisa WassilieffCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

Marine Corps, and Maj. Gen. DuaneThiessen, commander, U.S. MarineForces Korea.

Thiessen was honored to be partof the morning’s events.

“I would like to extend a specialthanks to the city of Incheon, theRepublic of Korea Navy and Marines,and the many veterans and communityorganizations who have worked hardto honor the memory of thishistorically significant event. It is rightthat we should always remember,”Thiessen said.

Other distinguished guests whoattended the event included Rear Adm.James Wisecup, commander, U.S.Naval Forces Korea, Incheon cityofficials and Korean War veterans —including 188 American veterans

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Leadership Eduation and Development class membersGordon Imrie (left), Gail Rodriquez-Roman and DavidCiesinski work on a project Sept. 12 at Yongsan Garrison.This was the last LEAD class.

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Maj. Gen. Duane Thiessen, commander, U.S. Marine Forces Korea, helps place a wreath before thecommencement of a wreath during Sept. 15 ceremonies commemorating the Incheon Landing.

WASHINGTON – Several NATO countries have agreed tosend additional forces to Afghanistan to fill the troop requirementagreed upon a year and a half ago, NATO’s supreme alliedcommander in Europe said Wednesday.

A conference in Warsaw, Poland, earlier this month with thechiefs of defense from all 26 allied nations yielded no offers ofadditional support for NATO forces in Afghanistan, but extendednegotiations after the conference resulted in definite offers fromfour countries, U.S. Marine Gen. James L. Jones said at a Pentagonnews conference.

These offers, along with several other tentative offers, willbring the NATO troop level in Afghanistan close to 100 percent ofwhat was agreed upon in the alliance’s military plan for Afghanistan,he said. The force is now manned at about 85 percent.

“What we were looking for was the forces that would givedepth and robustness to (the commander of the NATO InternationalSecurity Assistance Force) and give him more maneuverabilitythroughout the country,” Jones said.

Romania is deploying a battalion, which will arrive in Afghanistanin October and be fully operational by the middle of October,Jones said. In addition, Poland has announced the deployment ofa maneuver battalion and special operations forces beginning inJanuary. The United Kingdom and Canada are augmenting theirforces in Afghanistan, and NATO is incorporating more Afghanbattalions into operations, Jones said.

More international forcesMore international forcesMore international forcesMore international forcesMore international forcesheaded to Afghanistanheaded to Afghanistanheaded to Afghanistanheaded to Afghanistanheaded to AfghanistanBy Sgt. Sara WoodAmerican Forces Press Service

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Area 1 Underage Drinking, Curfew

Violation, Failure to Identify, Drunkand Disorderly, Flight fromApprehension, ResistingApprehension — Subject 1 wasobserved in the You & Me Club duringthe hours of curfew. When Subject1 was asked for his/her ID card, he/she refused to produce it and fledfrom the scene. Subject 1 wasapprehended and transported to theCamp Casey Provost Marshal Office.Subject 1 refused to conduct a seriesof Field Sobriety Tests and PortableBreathalyzer Test, was processed andreleased to his/her unit. At 2:49 p.m.,Sept. 16, Subject 1 reported to thePMO where he/she was advised ofhis/her legal rights, which he/sheinvoked.Area 2 Obstructing or Secreting Mail —

Subject 1, the unit mail clerk,committed the offense of Obstructingor Secreting Mail when sheknowingly and improperly stored mailin a storage closet. This is a finalreport.Area 3

Curfew Violation, UnderageDrinking — Subject 1 was observedat the UN Club, SongtanEntertainment District, during thehours of curfew. Security Forcesdetected the odor of an alcoholicbeverage emitting from Subject 1and a check of Subject 1’s ID carddisclosed that he/she was under thelegal age to consume alcohol.Subject 1 was apprehended andtransported to the town patrol officewhere he/she was administered aPBT with a result of 0.057 percentBAC. Subject 1 was advised of his/her legal rights, which he/shewaived, rendering a written swornstatement admitting to the incident.Subject 1 was released to his/herunit. This is a final report.

With the holiday season here, so isthe season of gift giving. TheStandards of Ethical Conduct and theJoint Ethics Regulation have rules thatgovern gifts between federalemployees. Here in Korea, there arecertain additional restrictions involvedwith giving gifts to people who areneither service members nor ration-card holders because of the Status ofForces Agreement.Gifts among federal employees

As a general rule, employees maynot give or solicit contributions forgifts to someone superior in theirchain-of-command. The rationalebehind this rule is that subordinatesshould not feel pressured to buy giftsfor their superiors. Also, subordinatesshould not curry favor from theirsuperiors (or give that appearance) bygiving them gifts. Employees also maynot accept gifts from employees whoreceive less pay, unless there is noofficial subordinate superiorrelationship and there is a personalrelationship justifying the gift.

There are a few exceptions to theserules. On an occasional basis, giftsmay be given when they are $10 orless per occasion (e.g. a birthday gift,Christmas present, or a souvenir giftupon return from a vacation). The giftcannot be cash. Gifts that also fall intothe exception category arerefreshments shared in the office;personal hospitality at an employee’shome; and customary gifts given inconnection with the receipt ofhospitality (like flowers or a bottle ofwine to someone who has you overfor dinner).

There are occasions when someonecan give a gift of more than $10. Onspecial, infrequent occasions,subordinates may give a gift to asuperior “appropriate to the occasion.”An example of a gift appropriate to theoccasion is giving baby clothes tocelebrate the birth of a child.Examples of infrequently occurringoccasions of personal significance aremarriage, illness, or birth of a child. A

By Walter FolgerAdministrative Law Division, SJA

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promotion is not considered aninfrequently occurring occasion underthe rule unless the employee is alsobeing transferred out of the chain ofcommand. Christmas is not aninfrequent occasion – it happens thesame day each year. Other occasionswhere gifts over $10 are allowed arethose that terminate the officialsubordinate superior relationship, suchas retirement, resignation or transfer.Regardless, the value of the giftshould not exceed $300 from adonating group. An employee may notcontribute money to more than onedonating group. If he or she does, thedifferent groups become one donatinggroup and the $300 applies.

Voluntary contributions of anominal amount may be solicited onlyfor the occasional sharing of food andrefreshments in the office and the giftfor a special, infrequent occasion. TheDepartment of Defense rule is that anominal amount is defined as $10 orless. While more than $10 may not besolicited, an individual may offer tocontribute more.Duty-Free Goods as Gifts

Here in Korea, you have to beespecially careful when giving duty-free goods as gifts to persons notentitled to purchase such items. U.S.Forces Korea Regulations 60-1 and643-2 provide regulatory guidance forgifts to individuals who do not haveration control privileges. Under theROK-U.S. Status of ForcesAgreement, SOFA personnel (active-duty military, U.S. citizen Departmentof Defense and NonAppropriatedFunds employees, U.S. citizensworking for other U.S. governmentagencies in Korea, and U.S. citizensworking for USFK support agenciessuch as the Red Cross, invited DoDcontractors) have ration controlprivileges. Personnel in thesecategories and their accompanyingfamily members are generallyauthorized to buy personal property,including food, alcohol, and cigarettes,duty free from on-post outlets such asthe PX and Commissary. Others,including ROK nationals and ROK

organizations are not entitled to duty-free privileges.

As a general rule, you may give abona fide gift of duty-free items notexceeding $50 to persons who do nothave ration control privileges. Itemsthat are resold are not gifts and do notqualify under this exception, even ifthey are under $50. In addition,certain items are classified asprohibited items and may not be givenas gifts, regardless of value: Alcoholic beverages of any type

that are purchased from anonappropriated fund outlet may notbe given as gifts. This includes liquor,beer, wine or other alcoholicbeverages whether purchased from anexchange, shoppette, club, or ClassSix facility.

No commissary items of any kind,regardless of value, may be given asgifts. For example, you may not give apackage of ground beef or a box ofrice as a gift, even though these itemsare below $50. Subsistence items that are

purchased from any outlet operatingon a USFK installation are alsoconsidered prohibited items that maynot be given as gifts. Subsistenceitems include food and drink itemssuch as meats, dairy products, softdrinks, breads and cereal, vegetables,or grain products. For example, youmay not give a pound of bacon or loafof bread purchased at an AAFESshoppette as a gift.

Cigarettes and firearms are alsoprohibited items which may not begiven as gifts.

An item is not consideredprohibited if served as a prepared foodor beverage. For example, if you cooka steak dinner at your home for aKorean guest, you are allowed toserve the steak to your guest eventhough it was purchased at theCommissary. Similarly, you may opena bottle of wine purchased at anAAFES outlet and serve your guest aglass to enjoy along with the steakdinner. Single cigarettes may also be

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Yongsan CommissaryFamily Day

The Yongsan Commissary hasnumerous promotional activitiesplanned for “Family Day”- A Day toHave Dinner with Your Children. Witha variety of activities, including facepainting, apple bobbing contest,basketball toss contest and free hotdogs during lunch hours, and free cakeand coffee, The Saturday event seeksto benefit the entire community andcustomers. Family Day will also featuregiveaways such as Commissary GiftCertificates, Family Package Steaks andproduct demonstrations. Everyone isinvited to join in the savings and fun.

Hard Copy LESsStop in October

Effective Oct. 1, the Yongsan FinanceOffice will no longer distribute hardcopies of individual Leave andEarnings Statement. Soldiers will haveto access their LES and Mid MonthNet Pay Advice via a personal MyPayaccount. With MyPay Soldiers canaccess their LES, start allotments, makechanges to their Thirft Savings Plan,view paid travel vouchers and muchmore.For information on how to access anLES via MyPay, call or visit theYongsan Finance Office in Bldg 2254or visit the office Web site at http://175fincom.korea.army.mil/176th/index.html for the MyPay link.

AFN-K Live BroadcastAmerican Forces Network - Koreawill “go live” Sept. Wednesday, witha live broadcast of the nightly news.Though normally taped in advance,the nightly news will be broadcastlive to allow AFN-K personnel topractice their wartime mission. Thelive broadcast will begin at 6:45 p.m.

Holiday Greeting VideosThe Army and Air Force HometownNews Service video team will bevisiting Korea Saturday throughSept. 27, filming Holiday GreetingsVideos that will be broadcast overCONUS television stations duringthe Thanksgiving and Christmasholiday seasons. Greetings will bedone on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Military personnel must be inuniform. Defense Departmentcivilians are also welcome to recordgreetings.The video team will be at Kunsan AirBase, today; Camp Casey, Monday;and Seoul, Tuesday. For informationon specific times and locations of theevent, call the area public affairsoffice.

Civil Gathering NearYongsan Sunday

A large civil gathering is expectedSunday in the Ministry of NationalDefense and Yongsan Garrison areas.Some gates may be closed to vehiculartraffic. U.S. Force Korea personnelshould exercise caution and to avoidthese gatherings.

U.S. servicemembers tour Gyeongju CityBy JO1 Lisa WassilieffCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

Dig In!Dig In!Dig In!Dig In!Dig In!Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One,Detail Chinhae assist Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhaein controlling flooding during Typhoon Ewiniar that hit thearea July 10, dumping more than 12 inches of rain in a veryshort period of time. The Seabees quickly assessed thesituation and began to divert water by filling and placingsand bags throughout the base preventing any damageto the facilities.

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SEOUL — Hearing the chants ofa Buddhist monk and stepping inside atemple that has existed centuries ago,is the opportunity that 120 U.S.servicemembers stationed in theRepublic of Korea had during a recentthree-day tour of Gyeongju City. Thiscity is considered the treasure houseof Korean culture and its history datesback, the Silla dynasty that existedthousands of years ago in 57 B.C.

The tour, which took place Sept.12-14, was hosted by the Ministry ofPatriots and Veterans Affairs in honorof U.S. servicemembers’ outstandingservice and contribution to Koreanpeace and stability. The money to fundthis event came from the ROKtaxpayers.

The tour included transportation,meal and hotel accommodations inGyeongju and English-speaking tourguides. The event included sightseeingtours of the city itself, SokguramGrotto, Bulguk Temple, Hyundai

WASHINGTON -- New identification cards to be issuedto Defense Department employees beginning next monthwill help standardize workforce identification and securityaccess systems across the government, a senior DefenseDepartment official said here Sept. 15.

The new common access card eventually will be issuedto all federal employees and is part of a standardized,secure credentialing system that was mandated after theSept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Mary Dixon, deputydirector of the Defense Manpower Data Center inArlington, Va., said Sept. 15 during a joint interview withAmerican Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel.

Starting Oct. 27, the new “super CAC” ID cards willbe issued to employees over the next three years as theold cards reach their expiration dates, she said.

The new cards interface with a secure, encryptedcredentialing database and are interoperable for personalidentification as well as access to federal buildings andfacilities, she said.

However, each facility will still determine who isauthorized access, Dixon pointed out. Informationembedded on the cards is quickly referenced and comparedto centrally stored personnel security clearance data, shesaid.

By Gerry J. GilmoreAmerican Forces Press Service

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Motors, Hyundai Heavy IndustryCorporation and Korean Folk Village inYong In City.

Operations Specialist 1st Class

Kevin Watson, a Sailor attached toCommander Naval Forces Korea, felt

A tour guide shows U.S. servicemembers who attended the Ministry of Patriots and VeteransAffairs three-day tour of Gyeongju, Republic of Korea (ROK), a piece of traditional garb worn bya Korean child as a punishment for wetting the bed. This discussion occurred during a tour of atraditional Korean Folk village in Yong In City, ROK, Sept. 14.

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MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST FIRST CLASS LISA WASSILIEFF

New ID card coming for DoD employeesNew ID card coming for DoD employeesNew ID card coming for DoD employeesNew ID card coming for DoD employeesNew ID card coming for DoD employees“It is an effort to try to improve the security in the

federal government,” Dixon explained. The new cards alsohelp employees secure their computer networks, she said,as well as providing improved security for federalbuildings, military installations and campuses.

“So, I can use this card, not just in the Department ofDefense, but it can be read in other agencies,” Dixon said.“If they choose to give me access, they can then read mycard,” she said.

The new card features the user’s photograph, like othercards now in circulation, Dixon said. But its computerchip also will contain two encrypted fingerprints, as wellas a unique personal identification number.

The new card can be read, either by swiping it or bywaving it near a special card reader, she said.

Issuance of the new card has the potential of reducingthe number of agency security badges, Dixon said, becausefederal agencies will refer to a standardized credentialingsystem. However, agency security administrators still havethe authority to approve or deny access.

“The card, on its own, does not entitle you to anyaccess to anything,” Dixon explained. “It is anauthentication token.”

“Every time you use the card, it is authenticated,

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meaning somebody checks to makesure that that card is a ‘good’ cardissued in the Department of Defense toyou, and that it is still valid,” Dixon said.

As always, employees who believetheir government-issued ID card has

been lost or stolen are required tonotify security administrators, Dixonsaid, who then deactivate the card.

This ensures that cards reportedstolen or missing can’t be used inDoD, she said.

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the tour was a good experience forhim and that events like these areimperative to have.

“I enjoyed everything; the food,temples and the Hyundai MotorCompany,” Watson said.

“These events taking place areimportant so all servicemembers canunderstand why things are done acertain way here. This trip allowed mepersonally to learn a lot more aboutthe different religions and marriagecustoms Koreans believe in.”

To finish the tour off, there was anappreciation ceremony and dinnerheld at the 63 Building, InternationalConference Hall in Seoul. The dinnerwas a grand finale to this three-daycultural experience. It was held toonce again remind theservicemembers just how much theiroutstanding service and devotion toduty is appreciated in the ROK.

During the dinner, Watson andthree other servicemembers, one eachfrom Army, Air Force and MarineCorps, received a memento from the

Honorable Park Yu Chul, Minister ofPatriots and Veterans Affairs.Following that presentation, Gen. B.B.Bell, commander, United NationsCommand, Combined ForcesCommand and United States ForcesKorea, reciprocated the kindness ofthe MPVA by presenting a bronzeeagle statuette to Park. Bell alsopresented certificates of appreciatedto Park’s staff showing gratitude forthe many goodwill programssponsored by the MPVA that boost themorale of U.S. servicemembers.

In summary, the tour was anexperience that allowed Sailors andother servicemembers stationed hereto see all the beauty and culture thatKorea has to offer.

Watson and the otherservicemembers from the tour arelooking forward to more opportunitiesto experience Korean culture.

“I would love to attend anothertour like this in the future to learnmore of the Korean culture andheritage,” said Watson.

come back over and over again,” Yitold the students.

“The class is more individualizedthan other Army training I’veattended,” said class member Maj.Sean Anderson. “I deal with manyU.S. and Korean employees at work,and this training will be helpful.”

Besides the end of LEAD training,Army officials also ended the“Organizational Leadership forExecutives” course. In Korea, OLEwas a two-week learning sessionconducted in Busan.

In January 2003, Army plannersgave a series of recommendations for21st century leader development andtraining in a landmark study. As aresult of the study, the Armydeveloped a new Civilian EducationSystem.

“The CES will provide progressiveand sequential leader development,”according to an Army Web site toutingthe changes. The study concludedthat “growing civilian leaders hasfallen gravely short of the Army plan.”

In all, panelists made 27recommendations for the civilianworkforce to include moreaccountability, lifelong learning,developing interpersonal skills andbetter civilian integration into ArmyCulture.

The move to make lifelong learningthe standard, will “revamp careermanagement with gates forprogression,” officials said.

The panel also recommended

renaming “Department of the ArmyCivilians” to “members of the ArmyCivilian Corps;” supportingreaffirmation of the oath of office forArmy civilians; adopting a new ArmyCivilian Creed; implementing astrategic communications campaignplan for the civilian corps; publishingan Army Civilian Handbook; andcommitting to protection of civilianleadership development resources.

“I believe the Army will adapt newmanagement philosophies,” said AreaII Civilian Personnel Advisory CenterTraining Officer Song Un-kyong.

Even as the training is set toundergo major changes, Song saidLEAD classes have been successfulbased on input from course graduates.

“Communication is important toaccomplish a task or mission,” saidclass member Gail Rodriquez-Roman.“Each of us had something to say –different opinions and ideas – it’s atool that every leader needs to solveproblems and counseling his or heremployees.”

“I know for me, with theinformation I have now, when I amfaced with a problem, I will evaluatewhat I have learned here,” said classmember Mark Stevens.

Starting next month, Army civilianpersonnel officials will offer pilotprograms to replace the oldermanagement courses. For informationon the new Civilian Education System,visit http://cpol.army.mil/library/permiss/75.html.

Sept. 22, 2006

By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

Health Fair highlights care for families, retireesCAMP CASEY— Visitors to the

Area I health fair at Camp CaseySaturday found much informationabout what health care and facilitiesare open to them. There was goodnews for Soldiers, their families andretirees.

“When I first got here two monthsago, we were giving medical care tomany Soldiers; however, their familymembers and retirees were seen on aspace-available basis,” said Lt. Col.Yong Cha, officer-in-charge of theU.S. Army Health Clinic at CampCasey. “Area I has changed. There arenow more family members here. OurNoncombatant Evacuation Operationnumbers show about 2,000.”

Cha saw there were many whoreceived no health care, so he decidedto do something about it.

“The best way we can seek out thefamily members who are looking forcare is to do a health fair,” Cha said.“We can advertise we are doing thisfor the whole community and not justfor Soldiers, but we always takeSoldiers first.”

Many patients Cha has seen in the

Many visitors to the Health Fair Sept. 16 found out about their blood pressure and cholesterollevels and learned that health care at the Troop Medical Clinic is for everyone.

past two months have had no healthcare for several years.

“I saw a retiree who didn’t get anymedical care for three or four yearsthat came to the emergency room forhypertension, heart failure and angina,”Cha said. “I want to make sure I getinformation to everyone out there thatneeds medical care, especially theretiree population and pediatrics.”

There have been several additionsto the Troop Medical Center that Chawants to trumpet to the area.

“Now we have a full-timepediatrician,” Cha said. “I’m a familypractice doctor. In addition, we havean obstetrics and gynecologist nursepractitioner coming in onWednesdays. Now families do nothave to go all the way down to 121st

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General Hospital in Yongsan or to ahospital we have a memorandum ofunderstanding with in Area II.

Those who came to Camp Caseyfor the health fair found much tolearn.

There were 20 different displaysavailable at the health fair.

“We have about 20 different healthcare professionals, nutritionists,optometrists, medical providers,including pediatricians and familypractice doctors, and we have theWomen’s, Infant’s and Children’s careprogram so that they can getinformation on basic nutrition. Thecosts vary by income, from E-5 andbelow,” Cha said.

Those who become sick can makean appointment or walk into any AreaI TMC.

“We have two sides, urgent andprimary care. The urgent care centeris open 24 hours, seven days a week;we are always open to everybody. Ifsomeone really needs to see a doctorthey can just walk in to the clinic onthe primary side. We offer our bestalways,” Cha said.

Area I joins National Kid’s Day celebrationArea I joins National Kid’s Day celebrationArea I joins National Kid’s Day celebrationArea I joins National Kid’s Day celebrationArea I joins National Kid’s Day celebrationBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY—More than 260 children andtheir parents participated in the National Kid’s Daycelebration Saturday on Camp Casey.

“Army Community Services sponsored the eventand brought the inflated Castle, Monster Truck andbouncing tunnel for the kids to play in,” said CharlesLyons, social service representative for ACS. “Wehave hopscotch, cup race, sack race, the three-legged race, the potato sack race, the ball toss, theparachute, the tunnel race and hula hoops for kidsto participate in.”

Better Opportunities for Single andunaccompanied Soldiers brought a large numberof Soldiers to the event, with a lot of gifts andsurprises for the children.

Furthermore, the Camp Casey Commissarydonated food and cake and gave away a shoppingspree.

The annual event changed dates this year, andwill continue to be held every Saturday, Lyonsexplained.

“Since the military has been going along withthe Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of America and 4-H Clubsfor the last seven years, we would have thecelebration Aug. 15,” Lyons said. “Theseorganizations have since separated, and now wecelebrate National Kid’s Day Sept. 16 and willcontinue to do so. We have this event to appreciateevery child in the community and in our lives,because we don’t appreciate them enough.”

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E-mail [email protected] Parents and children enjoy playing with a real parachute Sept. 16 during National Kid’s Day.

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MWR Hosts Recording ArtistAnthony Hamilton

MWR will bring recording artistAnthony Hamilton to Camp Casey’sHanson Fieldhouse tomorrow night at8 p.m. , CRC Physical Fitness CenterSept. 26. For more information call JohnAntes: 732-6766.

U.S. Air Force BirthdayHappy 59th birthday to the Air ForceSept. 18.

BOSS Events in Area IBetter Opportunities forUnaccompanied and Single Soldiers issponsoring a Paintball Invitationalcompetition at Casey Paintball RangeSept. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Therewill be a barbecue with prizes for first,second, third place and plaques will begiven to winners.A DJ/Freestyle competition will be heldat the Gateway Club on Camp CaseySept.30. The winner will get a chance tobe a DJ at the Gateway Club.There will be a Volksmarch/Oktoberfestfestival at Camp Stanley PX parking lotOct. 6. There will be a barbecue andgiveaways with music and blowupevents. For more information: 010-6440-2147.

Record Your Holiday GreetingsHoliday Greetings will be recordingyour holiday messages for loved onesback home at the Main Exchange atCamp Casey from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept.25.

Hispanic Heritage Month ActivitiesSept. 23 the Camp Stanley Communitywill be hosting their Hispanic HeritageMonth event. The event is beingsponsored by the USO and all tenetunits. Events begin at Noon and willend at 4 p.m. The theme of the event is“Hispanic American: Our rich culturecontributing to America’s future.”

GEICO Seeks Nominations forPublic Service Awards

The Government Employe InsuranceCompany is seeking nominations for the2006 GEICO Public Service Awards.Nominees will be judged principally onthe impact of their work or non-workrelated contributions in the followingareas: substance abuse prevention andtreatment, fire prevention and safety,physical rehabilitation, traffic safety andaccident prevention. Nominations willbe forwarded through commandchannels to the Executive Secretary,Army Incentive Awards Board, ATTN:DAPE-CPS-ES, Room 2C453, 300 ArmyPentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0300,no later than Oct. 13. Points of contactare Marvol Edmonds, 703-695-5698 andJoann Holmes, 703-695-5692.

Texas Hold’em TournamentThe Texas Hold’em Tournament will beheld at CRC in Mitchell’s Club, Sept. 23and 24. Elimination Rounds start at 11a.m. Registration is limited to the first320 players. Call 730-9187 to sign up orsign up on-line at www.warriormwr.com.

Commissary ClosingsAll Area I Commissaries will bec l o s e d f o r C h u S o k K o r e a nnational holiday Oct. 6.

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A student practices safe driving procedures during the two-day basic motorcycle riding course held Sept. 6-7 at Yongsan Garison. Thecourse covered defensive driving skills, proper riding attire and adjusting to Korean traffic.

By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

Motorcycle safety: not an act but a habitMotorcycle safety: not an act but a habitMotorcycle safety: not an act but a habitMotorcycle safety: not an act but a habitMotorcycle safety: not an act but a habitSEOUL —This is part two of a two-part series about

motorcycle safety.Aggressive motorcycle riders put themselves at greater

risk. That was the message presented Sept. 6-7 during amotorcycle safety course held at Yongsan Garrison.

“Never think you can be aggressive on a motorcycle,”said Joseph Lee, Motorcycle Safety Foundation safetyinstructor for Area II Support Activity and instructor for thecourse. “Every other vehicle is bigger and can hurt you. Eventhe smallest car can hurt a motorcyclist. Every motorcyclerider must be alert, aware and drive defensively.”

The reasons motorcycle accidents are escalating aremany, explained Lee.

“Motorcycle accidents are escalating everywherebecause there are more and more people deciding to ridemotorcycles, not just to have better gas mileage, but forrecreation,” Lee said. “There are fewer motorcycles inKorea than in the U.S. We have fewer motorcycle accidentsthan in other parts of the world, but they are escalatinghere too.”

Many motorcycle accidents are not the rider’s fault,Lee said.

“The rider can be aware of the situations and have verygood skills, but still get hit by a car or truck,” Lee said.“Everything is unpredictable in Korea; if it were predictablewe would not have any accidents of any kind.”

The ubiquitous scooter and moped riders one sees inKorea darting in and out of traffic makes the risks of drivingmore hazardous, explained Lee.

“How many scooter riders and moped riders that driveso dangerously die in a year, I do not know,” Lee said.“However, I do know they are very dangerous. Theirmaneuvering while they are riding a scooter is reallyunorganized. They have no safety gear and they take manyhigh risks. Even when they wear a helmet, it is not a realhelmet; they may wear a construction helmet or somethingother than an approved motorcycle helmet.”

During the course Lee imparted many safety rules a See MotorcycleMotorcycleMotorcycleMotorcycleMotorcycle, Page 7

safe rider should never forget.“All these rules are worth remembering, because when it

comes to riding motorcycles on the streets of Korea. The moreyou know, the better it gets,” Lee said.

The motorcycle rider must assume he is invisible, becauseto a lot of drivers, they are, Lee explained. “Never make amove based on the assumption that another driver sees you,even if you have just made eye contact. Bikes don’t alwaysregister in the four-wheel driver’s mind,” Lee said.

Areas of emphasis, said Lee, include: Always dress in proper riding gear. That trip to the market

may only be five minutes but nobody plans to eat pavement.Proper safety gear means 100 degree heat is no excuse for aT-shirt and shorts.

Always turn your head and look before changing directions,Lee explained. “Never change direction without turning yourhead to make sure the coast really is clear.” Left turning cars remain a leading killer of motorcyclists.

“Don’t assume someone will wait for you to dart through theintersection. They’re trying to beat the light, too,” Lee said.

Always beware of cars running traffic lights.“The first few seconds after a signal light changes are themost perilous. Look both ways before barging into anintersection,” Lee said. Learn to use both brakes. “The front does most of your

stopping, but a little rear brake on corner entry can calm ashaky chassis, so always use both brakes,” Lee said. Look where you want to go.

“Use the miracle of target fixation to your advantage. Themotorcycle goes where you look, so focus on where you aregoing at all times,” Lee said.

Riding in all four seasons is different for motorcyclists,Lee explains.

“I ride in all four seasons,” Lee said. “The summer is toohot. Sometimes, I will wait to ride later when it is cooler.”

When it rains, motorcycle riders should be even morecareful. When the road is wet, it is slippery. A large percentageof motorcycle accidents happen when the road is wet. Lee rides

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Joseph Lee, Motorcycle Safety Foundation safety instructor for Area II Support Activity supervises thepre-ride safety check of the motorcycles and the proper way to start the bike before riding duringthe class Sept 6 and 7.

in the winter, but he will not attempt toride on icy roads.

Because a lot of people do not obeythe speed limit laws in Korea, there area lot of speed bumps, Lee explained. “Alot of people don’t obey the safety rulesfor driving, such as the speed limits nearschools. Speed bumps slow some ofthese speeders down, but not all.”

New riders have many challengesfacing them when they decide to buy amotorcycle. The type and size ofmotorcycle to choose is among thechallenges, Lee explains.

“You have to consider the size of theengine, weight, and height of themotorcycle,” Lee said. “You must beable to touch both feet squarely on theground while sitting on the motorcycle.You must know what you are doing inriding a motorcycle; you must chooseone that you can handle. If you choosethe wrong one, you will pay by hurtingyourself and damaging the motorcycle.”

The heavier the bike, the easier it isto control. There are different modelsbut in Lee’s experience, the heavier bikesare more stable.

“After selecting the correct bike arider should start with a course such as

the one taught by Lee,” said BrianTarrance, Area I safety director.“Learning basic skills from the start andbeing aware of the risks are importantwhen gaining experience. Practicingwith a class of riders and anexperienced instructor keeps new ridersfrom taking unnecessary risks andgetting hurt.”

When riding on an unfamiliar road,riders must search for obstaclesconstantly, more so than when ridingon a familiar road, Lee said. Evenfamiliar roads will change and riderswill find new obstacles to avoid.

An experienced rider will notattempt to brake and slow down beforehitting an object; he/she will swervearound the object instead. Sometimeswhen a person runs over an object likea pothole or manhole cover that issunken into the road, he will losecontrol, so it is best to learn how toswerve around those objects.

“We must be defensive in executingour skills in riding. We have to alwayskeep our eyes open to search forpotential dangers,” Lee said.

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Jay Kelker,(center) commander of VFW Post 10215, presides over the ceremony to commemorate National Prisoner of War andMissing in Action Day Sept. 15. (Left to right) Spc. Davonne Forghuele, 168th Medical Battalion; Sgt. 1st Class Randell Baley Sr.,vice commander, VFW Post 10215; Kelker; Sgt. Adam Treen, Headquarters Company Special Troops Batalion, 2nd InfantryDivision, Division Engineers; and Jim Luther, post quartermaster VFW Post 10215, assist in the ceremony.

VFW marks National POW/MIA Day at Red CloudBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs


JIM CUNNINGHAM

CAMP RED CLOUD — President George W. Bushset forth a proclamation designating Sept. 15 to be NationalPrisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10215Commander Jay Kelker donated an official POW/MIAflag to be flown for the ceremony at Camp Red Cloud’sPOW/MIA memorial site.

“As a nation, we look to our service men and womenas examples of courage and sacrifice,” Kelker said.“When our country and the world have needed braveAmericans to advance the cause of freedom, our menand women in uniform have proudly stepped forwardand selflessly endured hardships to defend liberty. Weare grateful to all who have served, and on National

POW/MIA Recognition Day, we give special honor tothe extraordinary patriots who have been prisoners ofwar and to those who are still missing in action. Wetake inspiration from their valor and loyalty and willnot rest until we have accounted for them all.”

After raising the POW/MIA flag, there was a momentof silence and prayer.

“Today there are 88,000 Americans listed as missingand unaccounted-for from our nation’s wars going backto the beginning of World War II,” Kelker said.

World War II ended 61 years ago. For America, itlasted less than four years, but it claimed more than400,000 American lives, saw more than 130,000Americans taken as prisoners of war.

Come to the haunted house during Halloween to see whatthis zombie ghoul is up to.

Haunted MansionHaunted MansionHaunted MansionHaunted MansionHaunted Mansionpromises scary funpromises scary funpromises scary funpromises scary funpromises scary funBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY—When Halloween comes thisyear, there will be many ghosts and goblins hangingaround the old Second to None Club.

“John Antes of Morale, Welfare and Recreationwanted to do something special for Halloween -- aHaunted Insane Mansion or something like that -- so Isat down with him and worked out all the details for ahaunted house,” said Pvt. 1st Class James Fenstererof Headquarters, Headquarters Company, Area ISupport Activity.

The Haunted Insane Mansion will have manyfeatures.

“We will have people playing ghouls and goblins;we will have people playing zombies that are completelymad; we will have mad doctors from the Troop MedicalCenter. People from different companies havevolunteered to play the parts,” Fensterer said.

The Haunted Insane House will be in Camp Casey’sold Second to None Club, Oct. 27-29 from 6 to 10p.m. For information call: 732-6819.

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Area II CArea II CArea II CArea II CArea II CSM tapped for duty at higher headquarSM tapped for duty at higher headquarSM tapped for duty at higher headquarSM tapped for duty at higher headquarSM tapped for duty at higher headquartersterstersterstersBy Steve DavisArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II Support ActivityCommand Sgt. Maj. Kevin N. Witt was selected Sept.12 to be the Installation Management Agency – KoreaRegion Office command sergeant major.

An assumption of responsibility ceremony isscheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 2, at the MultipurposeTraining Facility here.

Witt replaces Command Sgt. Maj. Harold L. Gill,who departed Sept. 14 to become command sergeantmajor for the Installation Management Agency’sSoutheast Region.

In addition to more than six years of installationmanagement experience, Witt takes some valuablelessons from Area II to his new position helping overseegarrison support services peninsula-wide in anorganization comprised primarily of civilian employees.

“Whether civilian or military, our mission remainsthe same: to support the warfighter, enhance garrisoninfrastructure and services, and improve the overallquality of life on our installations,” Witt said.

He said an important role at Area II Support Activitywas communicating with command sergeants majorand first sergeants at all levels in order to supportSoldiers, DoD civilians and contractors, Koreanemployees and family members.

“That will also be one of my primary roles as IMA-Korea Region command sergeant major,” said Witt,“but I get to expand it to an entire peninsula.”

Witt said he is particularly proud of the progressArea II made in improving the standard of living forSoldiers and in beautifying the community.

“We made a lot of progress upgrading barracksand family quarters, and improving the overall E-mail [email protected]

Command Sgt. Maj Kevin N. Witt assumes the role of Installation Management Agency – Korea Region Office seniornoncommissioned officer.

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appearance of Yongsan Garrison,” Witt said.He also helped improve Life Support Areas for

Soldiers deploying to training exercises here and atK-16 Air Base south of Seoul.

Witt, who was command sergeant major at the593rd Corps Support Group at Fort Lewis, Wash.,before coming to Korea in August 2004, said he’slooking forward to helping other IMA-Korea Regionareas solve problems.

“I’ve walked in their shoes and may be able to lenda hand. I am really looking forward to it,” said Witt,

who has also served as post command sergeant majorat Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens said Wittwill be an asset for the IMA-Korea Region Office.

“Command Sgt. Maj. Witt has looked out forSoldiers and helped Area II maintain an outstandinglevel of service and support,” Stephens said. “We arefortunate that he’ll still be nearby at IMA-KOROheadquarters.”

Korea Region Director visits Area IISoldier support focusis main agenda itemBy Steve DavisArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — TheArea II Support Activity hosted a tourSept. 12 for the Installation ManagementAgency- Korea Region Office director.

Col. Al Aycock, who assumedregional director duties Aug. 4, overseesinstallation support for 59 U.S. militaryinstallations and sites in the Republic ofKorea, including 13 in Area II.

Escorted by Area II Commander Col.Ron Stephens, Command Sgt. Maj.Kevin Witt and Deputy GarrisonCommander Tillman D. Moses, Aycockvisited a variety of support facilitiesduring a windshield tour of the YongsanGarrison area.

He was briefed thoroughly onoperations at the 1st ReplacementCompany, the Community ServiceBuilding, Child and Youth Services, theChild Development Center, and HannamVillage, among others. During thewindshield tour, Aycock learned aboutmain and south posts facilities and also

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Col. Al Aycock receives a briefing about in- and out-processing from Area II Commander Col.Ron Stephens Sept. 12 at the 1st Replacement Company.visited Camp Coiner and Camp Kim.

Aycock also met with the Area IISupport Activity command group anddirectors during a roundtable luncheonand discussed a wide range of issues.

“Tell me what’s going right for youand what isn’t,” Aycock told thedirectors. “Let me know what I can doto help you.”

Then he spent about 90 minuteslistening. He also gave them some adviceon staying focused on the mission.

“Our mission is to support Soldiers,”said Aycock. “As long as we rememberthat, we’ll be able to resolve any issueand get the job done,” he said.


By Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

Chapel providespreschool class

YONGSAN GARRISON —One of the biggest days for parentsmight be their child’s first day inelementary school. Parents feel theneed for their children to receivehelp to prepare for the big moment.Mustard Seed Christian Preschoolfulfills this need with classes forthe up and coming youngster inArea II.

The South Post Chapel programprovides three hours of variousactivities for 3- and 4-year-oldchildren Monday - Friday.

“The preschool has been a veryeffective program,” said MustardSeed Christian Preschool DirectorRolanda Flood-Lewis. “A lot of thekids learn scripture, do prayers andread Bible stories.”

Flood-Lewis said the programcovers a variety of subjects.

“We also have enrichment

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Radio Town HallThe Area II Command Group willconduct a Radio Town Hall 11 a.m. -noon Monday. Tune in to Eagle FM102.7 to hear about issues affecting thecommunity. Questions can be phonedinto 738-3484 during the broadcast oremailed in advance [email protected]. Forinformation, call 738-7454.

NEO Volunteers SoughtApplications for volunteers toparticipate in the evacuation portion ofthe upcoming Courageous ChannelNEO exercise will be accepted throughOct. 5. The trip is Oct. 26-29. Thoseselected must attend two briefings.Applications are available from yourunit NEO warden. For information, call738-5013.

Hannam Village FestivalThe Hannam Village Community Festivalwill be 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at theHannam Village Baseball Park. There willbe free T-Shirts for the first 300 people.For information, call 723-6721.

Fall Festival FloatsWanted

Enter the Yongsan Fall Festival Paradeand win $200 in six categories: BestVehicle; Best Marching Unit; MostHumorous Float; Best Children’s Group;Best Musical; and Best Military Unit.For information, call Eric Yim at 741-6473or 010-5822-6597.

Holiday Greetings VideoSend a holiday greeting video to folksback home in the United States 8 a.m. - 5p.m. Tuesday at the Dragon Hill LodgeCourtyard. Military units, families,individual Soldiers, DoD civilians,retirees and contractors welcome. Call738-7354 for information.

Commissary Family DayThe Yongsan Commissary will hostFamily Day activities Saturday beginningat 10 a.m. There will be face painting, anapple bobbing contest, a basketball tosscontest, free hot dogs during lunchhours, free cake and coffee, manygiveaways such as Commissary GiftCertificates, family package steaks andproduct demonstrations. Join in forgreater savings and lots of fun.

AFAP IssuesThe Area II AFAP Conference will beheld Oct. 18-20. AFAP is a program thatprovides an opportunity for all membersof the Army Family to inform Leadershipof issues in the community. To getinvolved, call Reta Mills at 738-3627.

Anthony Hamilton toPerform

Grammy Award Nominee AnthonyHamilton will perform 7 p.m. Wednesdayat the Collier Field House. Forinformation, call 738-4058.

Area II Web siteFor more community notes, news andinformation, visit the Area II Web site athttp://area2.korea.army.mil.

Collier Field House offers free yoga classYONGSAN GARRISON — Area II

community members were twisting andbending their bodies Sept. 12 at a yogaclass at Collier Field House.

Yoga, which means union in Sanskrit,is a family of ancient spiritual practicesand a school of spiritual thought thatoriginated in India. Of the various typesof meditation and yoga, hatha yoga isconsidered the most physical.

These days, however, physical yogais gaining popularity as a regimen offitness exercises that are healthy for thebody and also the mind.

“Yoga is a great exercise that growsnot only flexibility, but also strength,”said Seoul American Middle Schoolteacher Kristen Stone. “It’s a greatstress reliever and a great way to meetpeople. Some people find spirituality. Ilike it because it’s a great way to balancemy body.”

There are 20 people in each classand, surprisingly to some, more than afew men.

Ken Duckworth, a U.S. Embassyofficer, said he used to run and liftweights, but switched to yoga becauseit’s more gentle.

“I’m more relaxed now and myshoulder pain has gotten a lot better,”said Duckworth.

There are lots of different yoga

By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON

Seoul American Middle School teacher Kristen Stone demonstrates yoga in front of aSept. 12 class at Collier Field House.

moves to learn, so instructors alternateclasses. Heidi Haugen teaches Core-Power Yoga.

“Core-Power Yoga is a pretty intenseworkout,” said Heidi Haugen, youthdevelopment specialist for theInstallation Management Agency-KoreaRegion Office. “It’s a mind, bodyworkout and we train focus,concentration and breath.”

Haugen said the number of mencoming to yoga class is increasing.

On the weekends there are more menstudents than women, she said.

Morale, Welfare and Recreationsoffers the free yoga class at Collier FieldHouse 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays andThursdays.

The class is also offered 6–7:45 p.m.Monday and Wednesday at the HannamVillage gym.

For information, call 738-8608.

Area II celebrate Kids DayAnnual event offers differentAnnual event offers differentAnnual event offers differentAnnual event offers differentAnnual event offers differentactivities to amuse childrenactivities to amuse childrenactivities to amuse childrenactivities to amuse childrenactivities to amuse childrenBy Pfc. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II Morale, Welfare andRecreation celebrated Kids Day at the Seoul AmericanElementary School Saturday.

Kids Day was created in 1994 by KidsPeace, a 124-year-old national children’s crisis charity, to encourage adults tospend more meaningful time with children.

Soon it became an annual event on the national calendar tohonor and celebrate the inherent value and worth of children.

“I volunteered for Kids Day because I think it’s importantto show children that we care for them,” said Staff Sgt.Stancey Mitchell. “The children are the future of the country,so it is important to let them feel safe and loved, and toenjoy the freedom to be a child.”

Event organizers started the day by giving free T-shirtsto the first 200 youth who attended.

Volunteers sold cookies, cotton candy and other snacksaround the school, so parents could enjoy food together withthe children.

Also, there were inflatable games for the children to playon and to climb like rock climbers do.

“It was very well organized and well planned,” said parentCapt. Christopher Vogel. “There were a lot of activities forthe children to participate in; they had fun.”

Later there was a dance class and a magic show in thefront of the SAES gymnasium.

“It was wonderful; the kids had a wonderful time,” saidparent Lawson Hughes. “Everyone at the fair was great; ithas been a wonderful day.”

More than 600 children and parents attended the event.“It was the joint effort of all the members of MWR,” said

Area II MWR Director Paul Robinson. “We had

PHOTOS BY PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON

Cameron Vogel climbs up an inflatable wall during the Kids Daycelebration Saturday at the Seoul American Middle school.

refreshments, games and music to let parents and the childrenenjoy themselves and have fun.”

Celebration participants wait in line for their cotton candy.



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Exchange holds pet showExchange holds pet showExchange holds pet showExchange holds pet showExchange holds pet show

YONGSAN GARRISON — The 2006 YongsanPet Show brought together mostly dogs, a few catsand many proud owners Sept. 9 outside the FourSeasons shopping complex.

Despite light rain, pet enthusiasts turned out to showoff their four-legged companions.

The show got under way at 10 a.m. with NorthernExchange General Manager Betty O’Brien judging petsin all kinds of categories.

With a $25 Army and Air Force Exchange ServiceGift card and 16-quart cooler waiting for the luckywinners, tension was in the air.

In the end, the judging was close: Owner looks like pet: Ethan Bean Most colorfully dressed up pet: Caroline Childress Best trick: Webster LansdellExchange officials also conducted a drawing for

prizes. Three participants won a value pet supplybucket worth $50, $30 and $20.

“They were very thankful for this kind of event,”said Four Seasons Manager Han Ki-sol. “It was agreat time for us to generate customer interest andgive good impressions.”

Han said the show helped Four Seasons sales for petsupplies.

“We sold 417 items for $1,536,” he said. “On anaverage day we sell 180 to 230 items for $800 to $1000.

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

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COURTESY PHOTOS

Top: A pet show participantentertains the crowd with hisdog Sept. 9 outside the FourSeason shopping complex.

Left: With the help of a littlefriend, Caroline Childressclaimed the prize for Mostcolorfully dressed up pet.

Library observesHispanic monthBy Pfc. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — TheYongsan Library will celebrate the NationalHispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15through Oct. 15.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is aperiod to recognize the contributions ofHispanic Americans to the United States.It is an opportunity to celebrate Hispanicheritage and culture.

The observation started in 1968 asNational Hispanic Heritage Week and wasexpanded in 1988 to cover a 30-day period.

President Ronald Reagan signed PublicLaw 100-402 Aug. 17, 1988.

“Area II libraries are conducting acontest,” said Area II Library Director KimIm-soon. “We have a short quiz with threeeducational questions about Hispanicheri tage, and we wil l draw [fromparticipants who answered correctly] topick a winner.”

The drawing will be held at 4 p.m., Oct.10 at the Yongsan Library.

“I think Hispanics have contributed a lotto American culture and society,” Kim said“Also many Hispanic Soldiers died duringWorld War I, II and the Korean War, sowe are celebrating to show our appreciation

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classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays forthe 4-year-old children,” she said. “Thekids learn Spanish, Korean and doscience activities.”

Parents can sign up their children byvisiting the South Post Chapel and fillingout registration forms. A child must beat least three years old before Oct. 31.

“The school has eight classes and 16children in each,” Flood-Lewis said. “Weare always accepting applications untilthe program is filled.”

The preschool is in session until May.For information, call 738-8503.


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YONGSAN GARRISON— For theupcoming National Family Day, theDefense Commissary Agency willsupport the Area II community byopening fun and unique promotionalevents Saturday at the YongsanCommissary.

The commissary has planned variousfun activities such as free face painting,apple-bobbing contest, basketball-tosscontest and other surprise events from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate FamilyDay.

According to research by the Centeron Addiction and Substance Abuse, themore often children eat dinner with theirfamilies, the less likely they are to smoke,drink or use drugs.

“The commissary is promotingFamily Day to encourage Americans, tomake family dinners a regular featureof their daily routine,” said the YongsanCommissary Director Michael Mertz.“We’re here to support the communityand enhance family health.”

Since the creation of Family Day in2001, this is the first time the YongsanCommissary has volunteered a FamilyDay promotion party.

“There will be lots of events and freecake, coffee and hot dogs “standing by”for the customers,” Mertz said.“Contests will be open for customersto win prizes, such as commissary giftcertificates and free coupons.”

“We hope to have lots of peoplecome for the Family Day party,” Mertzsaid. “We’ll have some surprise eventsto astonish our customers.”

For information, call 736-3301.

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Area II Library Director Kim Im-soon shows Hispanic-related books and CDs Tuesday at theYongsan Library. The observation ends Oct. 10.

to them.”Kim also said she hopes community

members will use this chance tobring their library card and visit the

library to enjoy some books, CDs andalso enter the contest and win a $20prize.


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YONGSAN GARRISON — The18th Medical Command will host ananimal adoption fair and pet blessingevent from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 30at the Yongsan South Post Chapel.

“We in the 18th Medical Command,as a contribution to the local Area IIcommunity, desire to offer anopportunity for adoption of pets, as wellas a blessing prayer for pets who areliving or deceased,” said Chaplain (Lt.Col.) Richard Spencer, 18th MEDCOMdeputy chaplain. “Educational materialswill be distributed along with anopportunity to consider adopting a petfor your family.”

Prospective pets will be available foradoption in the courtyard in front of thechapel.

“The challenge is always to doeverything that we can to place the rightpet with the right family. Thus, ensuringa successful and lasting human-animalbond,” said Capt. Nicholas Cabano,Yongsan Veterinary Treatment Facilitychief of clinical operations.

Animals are examined by membersof the veterinary clinic prior to beingput up for adoption.

Beyond a clean bill of health, familymembers may also wish to address thespiritual aspects of their pet’s well-being.

The animal blessing is part of anannual event held in memory of theanniversary of the death of Saint Francisof Assisi, the patron saint of animals.“Most people recognize animals asspiritual friends,” Spencer said. “Ibelieve our animals are another glimpseof the richness of God’s creations.”

Attendees should ensure their petsremain in a cage or on a leash duringthe blessing ceremony, which begins at11 a.m. Blessings will also beperformed throughout the afternoon.

Not only will the event honor theanimals in attendance, it will providea chance for families to pay tribute topast pets.

“There will be an opportunity tomemorialize pets who have been a partof our families and are now deceased,”Spencer said. “Family members whowish to memorialize their pets arewelcome to bring a picture of their petand attach it to the bereavementmemorial on display.

“I am always impressed with howanimals demonstrate unconditionallove for family members. Animalsteach us a lot about compassion,”Spencer said.

The upcoming adoption fair may bean opportunityfor the Area II communityto show its compassion — to be ablessing and to welcome a blessing intotheir homes and their hearts.

offered as a courtesy to guests.You may also give welfare gifts.

Welfare gifts include gifts of new orused clothing, prepared food,beverages, or other relief itemsdonated by USFK personnel ororganizations, which will enhance thewelfare of individuals or institutions(e.g., orphanages, schools, churches,hospitals) cared for by service,charitable, or relief organizations.However, even with welfare gifts,certain rules apply: Welfare gifts worth more than $50

per unit in value must be reported tothe Korean government. USFK must approve the gift in

advance (before it’s given). To havethe gift approved, contact the 8th MPBde., SOFA Support Division RationControl Office.

Generally, USFK regulation 643-2prohibits giving food and commissaryitems as a gift. However, if someonewants to give food, they will need toobtain a specific exception to policyfrom the SOFA Support Division.Chuseok Gifts

Chuseok is an annual Koreanholiday that features the exchange ofgifts. The holiday prompts numerousquestions on the ability to give andreceive Chuseok gifts. The same rulesas outlined above apply to gifts givenin connection with Chuseok. There is

one very limited exception whichallows USFK personnel to requestapproval to give alcohol as a gift totheir ROK counterparts, normally onKorean holidays, such as Chuseok andLunar New Year. Only general andflag officers are authorized to grantapproval to USFK personnel topurchase duty-free alcohol, withpersonal funds, to give as a gift toROK counterparts. The general or flagofficer may delegate this authority toan O-6 level chief of staff andassistant deputy chief of staff.

Assuming you have obtainedapproval from a general or flag officerto make a gift of alcohol, then thereare still other restrictions to observe.The value of each gift of alcohol mustnot exceed $35. In addition, gifts ofalcohol are limited to one bottle peryear per recipient per donor. So, if anofficial presents a bottle of alcohol toa ROK counterpart on Lunar NewYear, that official may not give thatsame person a gift of alcohol for otheroccasions in the same calendar year.

Other than this limited exception, thenormal rules for gift-giving also applyduring Chuseok and Lunar New Year.For example, you may not make a gift ofbeef or oxtail purchased from thecommissary, even though it is Chuseok.

For information about gift giving,contact the local legal office.

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Lady in the Water — Lady in the Water — Lady in the Water — Lady in the Water — Lady in the Water — (PaulGiamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard)Cleveland Heep, a modest buildingmanager, rescues a mysteriousyoung woman from danger anddiscovers she is actually a narf—acharacter from a bedtime story whois trying to make the treacherousjourney from our world back to hers.Cleveland and his fellow tenants startto realize that they are also charactersin this bedtime story.

IdiocracyIdiocracyIdiocracyIdiocracyIdiocracy — (Luke Wilson, MayaRudoph)Private Joe Bowers, the definition of“average American,” is selected bythe Pentagon to be the guinea pigfor a top-secret hibernationprogram, set 1,000 years in thefuture. When he awakes, hediscovers a society so incrediblydumbed-down that he’s easily themost intelligent person alive.

Monster House —Monster House —Monster House —Monster House —Monster House —(SteveBuscemi, Nick Cannon)Although no adults will believe them,three children realize a neighbor’shouse is really a monster. They mustfind a way to stop the house andsave the neighborhood.

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WWWWWe must forgive as freely as we seek forgivenesse must forgive as freely as we seek forgivenesse must forgive as freely as we seek forgivenesse must forgive as freely as we seek forgivenesse must forgive as freely as we seek forgivenessBy Chaplain (Capt.) Byung K. MinHHC, Area IV Support Activity

Friday

7 p.m.Korean Camp Carroll

Collective 7 p.m. Camp Walker

Camp Carroll7 p.m.

Tuesday

Korean Wednesday

6:30 p.m.

Camp Walker

Praise & Worship

6:30 p.m.

Camp WalkerSunday

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Collective Camp CarrollSunday 10 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Camp Walker

12:45 p.m. Camp Walker

Camp Carroll

10:30 a.m. Camp Henry

5 p.m. Camp WalkerChurch of Christ 11:45 a.m.

Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker

Camp CarrollMass Camp WalkerSaturday

For additional information, contact the Area IV Chaplain’sOffice at 764-5455.

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Chaplain (Capt.) Byong [email protected] or 765-8991

[email protected] or 768-5455Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Joseph F. Hannon

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In the Bible, one day Peter, who is one of Jesus’disciples, brought up quite an interesting issue. Heasked Jesus, “Sir, how many times do I have toforgive my brother, up to seven times?” He mighthave expected an answer like, “Hey, Peter, you arethe man. You want to forgive your brother evenseven times? That is more than outstanding.”

But Jesus did not answer like that. Rather, he said“Forgive your brother even up to seventy timesseven. If I was there at that time, I would like to askPeter these questions. “Hey, how about you? Doyou think you forgive others more often, or that youneed to be forgiven by others more often? And,what do you think? Do you have to forgive yourbrother more than you need to be forgiven by yourbrother?”

What about us? I don’t think I am better than Peter,either. Human beings are very self-centered beings.

When I listen to my Soldiers or couples incounseling sessions, I find that husbands talk aboutthings to their advantage. Also, the wives talk aboutthings to their advantage. No one wants to talkabout their own mistakes. No one is willing to talkabout what they did wrong. But before we forgiveor judge someone else, we have to look throughourselves first.

Now, we need to think about who needsforgiveness. I am telling you that you and I needforgiveness. Each and every person needsforgiveness. You need to be forgiven. And you haveto forgive your brother.

Let me ask you a question. If you have brothersor sisters, they will sin against you. How manytimes are you going to forgive them? My second

question is, how many times do you want to beforgiven? Third question, how many times will youneed forgiveness in your life?

I know forgiving someone who sins against youis not easy, but if you forgive, if you use such apowerful tool in your life, your life will be full ofjoy, mercy and love.

Brothers and sisters, forgiveness is a verypowerful life-giving tool. Use and practice this toolin your life. Be an expert with this tool. This tool ismade in heaven. The label on this tool says“Lifetime guarantee.” The label on the price tagsays, “Free to anyone.” The label on the warningtag says, “Use this tool as much or as often asneeded to prevent rust in your life.”

I believe everyone needs this tool. I want you tobuy this tool. Practice and use this tool in your life.Your life will be full of grace, mercy and love.

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By Pvt. Kim Sang-wookArea II Public Affairs

Members sport a unique safety vest with their logo.

and their families who participated inthe Revisit to Korea Program,sponsored by the Korean VeteransAssociation.

The ceremonies began with SouthKorean dignitaries and U.S. militaryof f ic ia l s l ed by Thiessen andWisecup, boarding a South KoreanNavy vessel and laying wreaths inthe ocean . This was done inremembrance of the Bat t le o fIncheon that took place Sept. 15,1950. Then, the group paid theirrespects to the war veterans at Gen.Douglas MacArthur ’s s ta tue inFreedom Park.

Following that, there was aceremony at the Incheon Memorial.The public was invited to attend thisportion of the ceremonies. Hundredstraveled from allparts of theUnited States toattend. Thiessensaid a few wordsduring thisportion of thec e r e m o n i e s ,discussing whythis militaryoperation was somemorable.

“The landing at Incheon was oneof the most significant and successful

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operations in the history of amphibiouswarfare. But it was a great deal morethan that. This daring and ingeniousoperation saved the fledgling Republicof Korea from utter destruction, freedits citizens from the tyranny ofcommunist occupation and created aspirit of victory and confidence,” saidThiessen.

The event concluded with a photosession, performance by the ROKMarine Corps Band and Honor Guardand a luncheon host by the Incheonmayor.

For Intelligence Specialist 3rd ClassMichael Reinke, a Sailor attached toCNFK, attending the ceremony wasan experience he will never forget.

“It was a privilege to share theexperience with the ROK Marines that

directly fought andwere responsible fortheir country’ssurvival, and anhonor to sit amongstthe Americanveterans whoanswered the call toserve and assist theRepublic of Korea inits hour of need,”

said Reinke. “It was clearly evidentfrom the ceremony that through theirselfless sacrifice a timeless bond was

created between the peoples of theUnited States and the ROK.”

CNFK is the regional commanderfor the U.S. Navy in the Republicof Korea.

CNFK provides leadership andexpertise in naval matters to areamilitary commanders, including theCommander for the United Nations

Rear Adm. James Wisecup, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (center), and others bowtheir heads in silence during a wreath laying ceremony at Gen. MacArthur Statue in Freedom Parkin Incheon, Republic of Korea. The ceremony was part of the 56th Incheon Amphibious OperationsLanding Commemoration Ceremonies that took place on Sept .15.

LT. J.G. JESSICA GANDY

Command, the Republic of Koreaand U.S . Combined ForcesCommand, and Commander, UnitedStates Forces Korea. CNFK alsoserves as liaison to the Republic ofKorea Navy, the Combined ForcesCommander staff in armistice andin wartime to the Commander, U.S.7th Fleet based in Yokosuka.

“This daring and ingeniousoperation saves the fledglingRepublic of Korea from utterdestruction, freed its citizens fromthe tyranny of communistoccupation and created a spirit ofvictory and confidence.”

— Maj. Gen. Duane Thiessen,commander, U.S. Marine Forces Korea

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High rollers hit high seas with BOSSHigh rollers hit high seas with BOSSHigh rollers hit high seas with BOSSHigh rollers hit high seas with BOSSHigh rollers hit high seas with BOSSBy IMA-Korea MWRSpecial to The Morning Calm Weekly

R&B singer/songwriter AnthonyHamilton will perform five shows atArmy installations in Korea todaythrough Wednesday.

Hamilton gained recognition withthe release of his 2003 album “Comin’From Where I’m From,” for whichhe garnered three Grammynominations.

The schedule of performances forHamilton is:Today, 7 p.m., Camp Walker’s KellyGymSaturday, 8 p.m., Camp Casey’sHanson Field HouseSunday, 7 p.m., Camp HumphreysCommunity Acitivity CenterTuesday, 8 p.m., Camp Stanley GymWednesday, 7 p.m., YongsanGarrison’s Collier Field House.

Hannam Village festival open to allArea II Public Affairs

Hamilton bringing R&Bto troops in KoreaBy Korea Region MWRSpecial to The Morning Calm Weekly

Anthony Hamilton

Soldiers were “cashing in” at this year’s Han RiverCasino Cruise hosted by Better Opportunities for Singleand unaccompanied Soldiers Sept. 9.

Though billed as a casino cruise, the event offered a widevariety of attractions, including live entertainment, dinner,dancing and prizes for all those high rollers in attendance.

BOSS’S Casino Cruise was designed for Soldiers toenjoy themselves. Yes there was gambling, but no moneywas involved. Having free chips was part of the fun.

After some old time tunes by the 8th U.S. Army DixieLand Band, Robert Lattanzi officially addressed the crowd,welcoming the audience and introducing those involved.Forty-five volunteers from BOSS, Morale, Welfare andRecreation, and other organizations were recognized andthanked for making the event possible.

The formalities complete, party goers enjoyed dinnerthen were free to choose the entertainment of their choice.

“We have sixdifferent casinogames taking place”said Lattanzi.

Texas Hold’em,poker, roulette andblackjack wereamong the gamesoffered.

Sgt. Shiron Polksaid that she was

having a blast. “I’m thinking the Texas Hold’em is prettyhot. I don’t know how to play exactly, but I’m learning.”

Though no one took home their winnings from thegaming tables, Soldiers had the opportunity to cash intheir chips for prizes at the auction. Several Soldiersalso hit it big after the games, as a number of doorprizes, including DVD players, cookware and videogames, were given.

Spc. Justin Crossno said he really enjoyed himself. “I’mjust looking to have some fun,” he said. “It doesn’t matterif I win or lose. You know the money’s not real.”

Spc. Charles Wayne Frost was more brief in his reviewof the evening, but seemed to capture the feeling of manyin attendance when he said “It’s awesome.”

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PHOTOS BY RAKENDRA MOORE

The dealer waits patiently as players consider their next moves duringBOSS’s Casino Cruise Sept. 9.

The 8th U.S. Army Dixie Land Band sets themood for an evening of “riverboat gambling.”

Area II Pool LeagueThe Area II Pool League is seeking newmembers. The group meets at 7 p.m. eachTuesday at the Main Post Club, Harvey’sLounge and the Navy Club -- all onYongsan Garrison. Membership is opento ID cardholders, family members,retirees, Department of Defense civiliansor contractors and individuals sponsoredby ID cardholders. For more information,call Brent Abare at 723-3691.

Home for the HolidaysBe sure to enter the Home for theHolidays drawing sponsored by MWRand US Airline Alliance. Those interestedmay fill out an entry form to enter to wina round-trip ticket to the United States.Forms may be found in the local MWRfacility, newspaper, or on the MWR Website. Deadline to enter is Oct. 12. Call 723-3730 for information.

Battle of the RunwayThe first Battle of the Runway FashionShow will be held at The Underground,Yongsan Garrison, Oct. 8. The event willbe 7-11:30 p.m. Admission is $10. For ticketinformation in area I or II, call 010-7570-1964 or 010-2308-2724. In area III or IV, call010-6307-7527 or 010-5584-5722.

Charlie Daniels Bandto Perform for Troops

The Charlie Daniels Band, will performfive shows on Army installations inKorea. All shows are free of chargecourtesy of Morale, Welfare andRecreation. Call the local MWR or 723-3346 for information. The schedule forshows is as follows:Oct 18, 7 p.m., Camp Walker’s Kelly GymOct. 19, 8 p.m., Camp Casey’s Carey GymOct. 20, 7 p.m., Camp Humphreys’ CACOct. 21, 7 p.m., Yongsan Garrison’sCollier Field HouseOct. 22, 8 p.m., Camp Red Cloud’s Gym

RecTrac RegistrationIncentive Extended

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation hasextended the deadline to register in theUnit Registration Program. Unitsachieving 100 percent registration in theRecTrac system will earn money for theunit fund, courtesy of MWR. Deadlinehas been extended until Sept. 30.A unit must achieve the objective of 100percent registration in order to qualifyfor the unit fund incentive. Minimum is$150 for units with 100 or less soldiersand $1.50 per Soldier for units with 100or more Soldiers.The incentive program is applicable toall U.S. military units assigned to andresiding on an Army military installationand are already receiving Army MWRUnit Funds, and Army Units on AirForce installations at Suweon andGwangju.Call 723-8510 for information.

YONGSAN GARRISON —Experience a blend of Korean andAmerican culture at eighth annualHannam Village CommunityFestival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

The colorful event, held on theHannam Village sports field, isopen to the entire Area II andYongsan Garrison community,including military personnel, DoDcivilians, family members and theirinvited guests.

“The festival is alwaysexciting,” said Hannam VillageACS Outreach Coordinator YvesGuillaume.

Tightrope walking, see-sawgames, martial artsdemonstrations, kite making andreenactments of a traditionalKorean wedding ceremonycomplete with Americanparticipants are on the schedule.

“We will also have kimchi, ricecake and tea tasting, along withBuddhist arts and craftsdemonstrations,” Guillaume said.Other Korean foods will also beavailable.

American food vendors,including Starbucks and OutbackSteak House, will have booths.Guillaume said the 2nd InfantryDivision Rock Band and a Koreanband will play.

The festival is a cooperativeeffort of Morale, Welfare andRecreation, the Korea NationalManagement Maintenance

Corporation, and the KoreaNational Housing Corporation.

Other events are also scheduledon Yongsan Garrison this weekendin conjunction with NationalFamily Day.

The Yongsan Commissary ishosting family events 10 a.m.-2p.m. Saturday, including a basketballtoss, free hamburgers, commissaryspecials, bobbing for apples andface painting. There will also be aStudents Against DestructiveDecisions membership drive.

The Yongsan Family Fun Parkwill offer discounts and the Armyand Air Force Exchange Servicewill provide free refreshments tomoviegoers Monday.

The Dragon Hill Lodge willoffer National Family Daydiscounts at their restaurants. TheDHL will also be awarding a freeroom stay for four people, fourpasses to Lotte World AmusementPark and four passes to the stageshow, “Lion King.”

Commiskey’s will offer 15percent off everything exceptsteaks and lobster. But, to receivethe discount, the customer musthave a U.S. identification card andbe under the Status of ForcesAgreement. The Commiskey’sspecial will be valid Monday andTuesday.

For information on the event,contact the local MWREntertainment Office or call 723-3749.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – The602nd Aviation Support Battalion iscurrently undergoing a field trainingexercise at Training Area Tom.

“We’ve been out here since Sept.14 and we’ll be here throughSaturday,” said Lt. Col. Gregory J.Fawcett, 602nd commander. “Thisexercise is to improve Soldier skills,and collective and common tasks,both at the company level andbattalion level, in order to improveour mission essential task list.

“Our primary METL is toconduct a security operation,”Fawcett added.

As part of their field training,officers underwent officerprofessional development training onan M2 .50-caliber machine gun.Each officer took turns feedingrounds into the weapons or firing it.

602nd ASB sharpens skills during F602nd ASB sharpens skills during F602nd ASB sharpens skills during F602nd ASB sharpens skills during F602nd ASB sharpens skills during FTXTXTXTXTX

Junior enlisted Soldiers got aunique opportunity to step into theboots of their senior sergeants.

“My platoon sergeant has placed E-4 and below in E-6 and E-7 positionsand is using this as an opportunity toteach us leadership skills,” said Spc.David Acklam, Company B, 602ndCAB. “We’re experiencing theworkload that noncommissionedofficers go through.”

“This is the best support battalionin the United States Army,” said Maj.Eric Morrison, 602nd executiveofficer. “It’s the best because of ourSoldiers.”

Fawcett agreed. “Our Soldiers do agreat job,” he said. “They are a keyelement to the success of the brigade.Our aviation maintenance company isthe biggest in the battalion. We dohundreds of work orders a month.The 2nd Combat Avn. Bde. hasprobably got the highest operational

readiness rate in the Army and ourSoldiers contribute to its success

CAMP HUMPHREYS – A higherheadquarters antiterrorism assessmentteam from the Installation ManagementAgency in Washington completed athorough assessment of CampHumphreys’ overall security programhere, Sept. 15.

“It’s very important for the headquartersof the Installation Management Agency to

have an overview of our overall ability toprovide security for our customers here onpost,” said Ed Teague, Area III securityofficer. “It’s important for us too because wealso gained a view from the outside on howwe are doing on our ability to provide asecure environment for the folks on theinstallation.”

Camp Humphreys did well on theinspection. “The overall assessment fromthe team is that Camp Humphreys is on the

Humphreys undergoes successful Higher Headquarters Antiterrorism Assessmentleading edge of providing a secureenvironment for those folks here onpost,” said Teague.

Teague doesn’t believe that his safetyoffice should take all of the credit for asuccessful inspection. “I think that i t’simportant to realize that security for theinstallation is done by an entire teamconcept,” He said. “Everybody here onpost is involved in the process ofkeeping the post secure.

Maj. Ronnie Williamson, support operations officer, fires a M2 .50-caliber machine gun as Capt. Matthew Reynolds, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany commander, feeds rounds into the weapon. Both officers are with the 602nd Combat Aviation Battalion and were participating in officerdevelopment training.

PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY

(from left) Spc. David Acklam and Pvt. Carter Coom, both with Company B, 602nd CombatAviation Brigade, stand with Lt. Col. Gregory J. Fawcett, 602nd commander, outside a bunker atTraining Area Tom.

By F. Neil NeeleyArea III Public Affairs

through our aircraft maintenance.“The Soldiers make our success

what it is,” said Fawcett. “The leadersenable that success by leading ourSoldiers, and they in turn provide thebest support that this brigade has tooffer.”

Fawcett explained that the 602nd’smission is to provide logistical supportto the combat aviation brigade. “We doaviation maintenance fuel, supply, andtransportation and communication to the2nd Combat Avn. Bde.,” he said.

The 602nd is undergoingtransformation along with the rest ofArmy aviation on the Korean peninsula,”Fawcett explained.

“Even though we don’t have all ofour capabilities yet, or all our equipmentand people, we still are capable ofsupporting the 2nd Combat AviationBrigade because of the great job ourSoldiers do.”

Fawcett credits coordination outsideof the 602nd through the 194thMaintenance Battalion and other supportbattalions in Korea with helping to getthe mission done.

“We all work together to supporteach other and to make the missionhappen,” he said.


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BOSS Bungee JumpTrips

Better Opportunities for Single andunaccompanied Soldier bungee jumptrips are set for Oct. 4. Cost is $60. Priceincludes transportation, lunch and twoevents (bungee jump, extreme skycoaster or slingshot ride). See yourBOSS representative or call 753-8825/8828/6236 for information. Sign up atthe Humphreys CAC

Hispanic HeritageCommittee Seeks

VolunteersThe Osan Hispanic Heritage Committeeis seeking volunteers. Meetings areevery Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Bldg. 949(right next to the BX), Rm. 229 at OsanAB. Come and help plan this year’sactivities and events for the observancemonth (today - Oct. 15). Call 784-8285or 784-4662 for information.

Exceptional FamilyMember Program

Planning on consecutive OCONUStours? Applying for CommandSponsorship? Are you CommandSponsored and plan to extend?Applying for the Assignment IncentivePlan and want to bring your family toKorea? If you answered yes to any ofthese questions, then an overseasscreening must be completed on allfamily members. Contact the Area IIIEFMP coordinator at 753-8327.

University of PheonixRegistration ongoing

Earn a Masters Degree. Traditional on-site classes are available at Osan AirBase. New term for on-site classesbegins Tuesday. Registration iscurrently taking place. Master ofManagement and Master ofManagement-Human ResourcesManagement classes are held on baseat Osan and meet one night a week. Allcourses are also available online.Master of Arts in Education programsavailable online. Online class schedulesvary. For information, please call 784-5664 or send via e-mail [email protected].

Register to VoteElection Day is Nov. 7. Servicemembers,their family members residing abroadand Department of Defense civiliansoverseas can register to vote andrequest an absentee ballot by filling outa Federal Post Card Application(Standard Form 76). Go towww.fvap.gov to access the FPCA andother information about votingoverseas or see your unit votingassistance officer.

Writer-EditorVolunteer Opportunity

The Area III Public Affairs Office islooking for a volunteer to help with oursection of The Morning Calm Weekly.Writing experience is preferred, alongwith some experience with desktoppublishing. Digital photography skillsare helpful but training is available. Forinformation, call 754-8857.

HAES observes In-Service Training DayHAES observes In-Service Training DayHAES observes In-Service Training DayHAES observes In-Service Training DayHAES observes In-Service Training Day

Chad Jimison, Sarah Milner and Aubrey Milner discuss ways to improve student reading at ateacher in-service held Sept. 15.

CAMP HUMPHREYS –Humphreys American ElementarySchool released students early Sept.

15 while the school held an In-ServiceTraining Day.

Teachers and parents worked side-by-side, learning about the school’simprovement goals and interventions.

“We will be visited in the springby the North Central AccreditationCommittee to look at how wellHAES is accomplishing the goalsthat were set forth,” said Joan Islas,Humphreys Elementary Schoolprincipal.

Islas explained that HAES’ goalsare for all students to demonstrateincreased problem-solving abilitiesas applied to all curricular areas,and that all students willdemonstrate improvement inreading comprehension across thecurriculum.

Islas invites anyone who wouldlike to get more involved in thisprocess to contact her office at 753-8894/6313. “We need parent andcommunity participation andinvolvement,” she said.

CAMP HUMPHREYS – TheHumphreys Bulldogs rugby team trouncedCamp Red Cloud 67-10 at Soldier’s FieldSaturday to take the 8th U.S. Army RugbyChampionship.

“The Bulldogs were a much moreexperienced team,” said Spc. Larry Faus,Company A, 527th Military IntelligenceBattalion, captain and coach of the Bulldogs.

“We’ve been practicing twice a weeksince February,” said Faus. “I think the finalscore showed that we had been practicingas a team for quite a bit now.

“Red Cloud put their team together onshort notice,” said Faus. “We were even alittle worried that we wouldn’t have agame.”

Faus credits CRC’s squad for theirteam spirit. “They did their best to bringtogether a team,” he said. “Kudos to themfor giving us a game.”

Faus gave high praise to his team. “Ourplayers did a fantastic job,” he said. “I thinkthat they showed their dedication by justhow well they played together.

Pfc. Epeli Ratoto, the team’s fly half getsFaus’s special recognition. “Our hats aredefinitely off to him,” said Faus. “He wasthe one kicking all of the penalties and theextra points for us.”

Faus explained that in rugby there aretwo sets of positions; the forward and theback position. The fly half is thecommander of the back. “He’s the one who

sets up the plays for the back,” said Faus.The Seoul Sisters, a civilian women’s

rugby team from Seoul, came out andplayed a game afterwards and Faus creditsthem for increasing awareness of women’srugby.

“They are divided into two sister teams;The Renegades and the Handboks,” saidFaus. “They tied 5-5.”

“We have a couple of females who playon our team,” he added. “They share time

Humphreys Bulldogs take rugby championship

between the Camp Humphreys team andthe Seoul women’s team.

“We’re trying to get a women’s teamtogether on post,” said Faus. “If anyone isinterested in playing rugby, our practicesare Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m., atSoldier’s Park.”

For more information about joining theteam, call Faus at 010-2211-2665 orinquire by e-mail at [email protected]

(from left) Maj. Robert Donnelly, 4-2 AviationRegiment, his son Robert Jr., wife Allison

and son Mathew, record their holidaygreetings Saturday at the PX.

The Hometown News Team visits Koreaannually and records video greetings that

are aired on local statesideTV stations.

Holiday greetingsHoliday greetingsHoliday greetingsHoliday greetingsHoliday greetingsfilmed at Humphreysfilmed at Humphreysfilmed at Humphreysfilmed at Humphreysfilmed at Humphreys

(from left) Humphreys Bulldogs’ “Bash Brothers” Spc. Ryan Cox, 501st Military IntelligenceBattalion and Pfc. Lance Holeman, 4-2 Aviation Regiment, take down Camp Red Cloud playerSpc. Jason Roberts, 2nd Infantry Division. The Bulldogs beat Camp Red Cloud 67-10.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Anothermilestone in the Camp HumphreysMaster Plan was reached Monday withthe opening of the new eight-story phaseII family housing tower.

According to Joan Bradford, Area IIIhousing director, the 48-unit complexwill cause about half of the 115command-sponsored, off-post familiesto be moved onto post.

About a third of those familiesmoving from off post will move into thenew tower, Bradford said. Some familiesthat have been living in the older adjacentfamily housing tower but who neededmore room will move into largerapartments in the new building. That willfree space in the older tower for someof those moving from off post.

Bradford explained that the remainderof the apartments in the new tower willbe occupied by families that have beenhoused temporarily on post in the Camp

New phase II housing tower opensNew phase II housing tower opensNew phase II housing tower opensNew phase II housing tower opensNew phase II housing tower opensHumphreys Army Lodge, as well assome families of servicemembers whowill eventually be assigned to duty at thepost.

Also completed was a new two-storyunderground parking garage with spacefor 220 cars.

Speaking at the opening, Col. JanisDombi, commander of the Army Corpsof Engineers, Far East District, said thatthe tower wasn’t just a beautiful brickbuilding but also a big improvement forfamily life and a symbol of the Republicof Korea and U.S. alliance.

“This building is not about familiescoming from Seoul,” she said, “It’sabout families who are already here.”

Dombi then complimented Pumyangfor their more than 11,000 accident-freeman-days.

The Pumyang ConstructionCompany Ltd. of Seoul built the newtower and parking garage and is buildinga third housing tower, under contractwith the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Area III observes POW/MIA Recognition Day

The new eight-story family housing tower stands ready for occupancy on Camp Humphreys. Itwill soon house 48 families.

F. NEIL NEELEY

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Members of thecommunity gathered on Beacon Hill Sept. 15, to observeNational POW/MIA Recognition Day and to rememberthose who sacrificed so much and to account for thosewho did not return.

Guest speaker Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., Area IIISupport Activity reminded the audience that over 80thousand Americans are still missing in action from

conflicts dating as far back as WWII.“Today our nation pauses ... to reflect the heroism

of tens of thousands of Americans who endured thehardships of enemy confinement and those whose fatein time of war remains unknown,” he said. “We knowthat this nation will not forget it’s obligation to thePOWs and those who are still missing in action.”

Patriotic speeches and ceremonies willcommemorate this day,” said Taliento, “But for some,especially the families of our missing, the war is never

over. Their loved ones are still unaccounted for.”Taliento urged those present to always remember

those who are still missing and to reaffirm theircommitment to the fullest possible accounting of everywarrior who has defended the freedom that we enjoytoday.

“You are all their heroes because you have notforgotten,” said Taliento. “So we join together todayin a ceremony to reaffirm a sacred creed never toforget these brave warriors.”

(clockwise from top left) Retired Command Sergeant MajorBill Spearman takes his hat off to the National Anthem. BillHaney, VFW House Rules Committee chairman, displays thePOW/MIA flag. Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr. delivers his speech.Soldiers salute the American and Korean flags. An emptytable is set for the POW/MIAs.

PHOTOS BY F.NEIL NEELEY



Sept. 22, 2006 Page 25

Rolling In Remembrance

Ed Center to showcase GoArmyEd at open houseBy Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – To help Soldiers betterunderstand what services the education center herecan provide, the staff, along with local collegerepresentatives, will host an open house 8 a.m. – 4p.m. Wednesday.

The primary focus will be helping Soldiers navigatethe GoArmyEd Web site, the virtual gateway that wasestablished earlier this year to facilitate tuitionassistance requests online anytime for classroom,distance learning and online college courses.

However, since the new “paperless” registrationprocess can sometimes be challenging for those whopreviously had one of the university staff helping themto complete the enrollment forms, that’s where thisopen house can offer assistance.

Representatives from the University of Phoenix,University of Maryland and Central Texas College willbe on hand to answer general education questionsabout college degree programs, the Serviceman’sOpportunity College, credit transfers, tuition assistancefor spouses and other topics.

“Whether they are a new student, or a returningone, they probably have questions,” said Larry Kurzer,University of Phoenix program coordinator. “WhenSoldiers have $4,500 available each year in TuitionAssistance, they’ll want the best advice in how tospend those dollars. With that benefit, how can youafford not to go to college?”

Unlike before, in order for Soldiers to obtain tuitionassistance for classes, they must be registered on theGoArmyEd portal.

Soldiers whowere not previouslyenrolled in eArmyU,or who did notreceive an invitationthrough their ArmyKnowledge Onlineaccount, may enrollby choosing the“New Users” tabfrom the public viewof the portal. Fromthis tab, Soldiers willbe guided throughthe processes necessary to obtain a login and establishtheir GoArmyEd account.

However, obtaining a login/password does notobligate the Soldiers to take any college courses.

With the new process, available schools submitcourse schedules, invoices and grades electronically.A central team reconciles, certifies and then cuts finalchecks.

“We realize that getting set up in the GoArmyEdsystem can be daunting for some, especially thosewho were used to doing everything manually before,”said Matthew Ormita, University of Maryland programcoordinator. “Whether you’re going to be takingclasses with one of our local schools or online withanother, we want to make sure the Soldier understandshow to access everything that is available.”

The Education Center is located in Bldg. 1840, nextto the Camp Henry Theater. For information aboutthe open house, call 768-7247.

GoArmyEd SpecificsGoArmyEd enables Soldiers to view information in

their student record anytime and anywhere.Soldiers can access GoArmyEd to: Request tuition assistance and register for college

classes 24 hours-a-day, seven day-a-week (including on-post, off-post, distance learning and eArmyU classes);

Research and select schools and degree plans,research class costs, and admission requirements; Access online advising tools that help them select

college classes that advance them toward their degree; Complete an electronic Tuition Assistance Statement

of Understanding each term and return a signed, hard-copy TA SOU to an Army education counselorannually;

Cancel TA requests if they want to drop a classbefore the class starts. GoArmyEd automaticallyrestores their annual TA ceiling when they cancel a TArequest; Withdraw from classes that have already started.

This may result in recoupment for TA. (GoArmyEdautomatically restores the refundable portion of aSoldier’s annual TA ceiling when they withdraw froma class and recoupment actions are taken for the non-refundable portion.); Access an electronic version of their student record; View class grades that their school has posted

directly to their student record; And, call or submit cases to the helpdesk at any

time.For information, go to www.earmyu.com or

www.goarmyed.com. Both addresses lead you to thesame site.

Walker host to8th Army Tennis

CAMP HENRY – Despite threateningweather, the 8th U.S. Army TennisTournament held at Camp Walker Sept.13 – 15 was nearly a washout notbecause of rain, but low turnout as twoof the four champions won by defaultwhen they were the only contestants intheir division to show up.

In the other two divisions, however,competition was fierce.

In the Men’s Junior Division LeeSoo-mo from Area III topped Chung Jaefrom Area II in three sets to take thechampionship. The duo battled threetimes during the tournament, resultingin two three-set matches and a tiebreakermatch.

In the Men’s Open Division ArnaldoAlbornoz, representing Area III, bestedKim Jung-kyoon from Area IV, 6-0, 6-0in the championship match to take tophonors. Albornoz, who breezed throughthe tournament undefeated, hadpreviously knocked Kim into the losersbracket 6-1, 6-0.

Kim Won-dae and Trish Crispini tookthe Men’s Senior and Women’s Division,respectively. Each was uncontested.

By Galen PutnamArea IV Public Affairs

GALEN PUTNAM

Motorcyclists park their bikes as fellow Veterans of Foreign Wars members and other spectators look on at the Evergreen Community Club Friday.The mini “Rolling Thunder” ride from Camp Henry to Camp Walker preceded the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony held at the ECC.The ceremony and ride, honoring prisoners of war and those who are missing in action, was sponsored by Daegu VFW Post 10033.

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Carroll hosts cross country championships

Hispanic Heritage Jalapenos

CAMP HENRY – Camp Carrollconducted the first-ever 8th U.S.Army Cross Country ChampionshipsSaturday with a small but spirited fielddominated by runners older than 40.Speaking of domination – everyrunner was from Area IV.

Competition categories includedMen’s and Women’s Open (age 30-39), and Senior’s (age 40-49). Inaddition, there was also a Men’sMaster’s division (age 50 and older).Men ran a 12-kilometer course,women took on an 8-kilometer route.

Taking first place overall amongmen as well as first place in theMen’s Senior’s Division was StephenRedmon, 19th Sustainment Command(Expeditionary) Office of the StaffJudge Advocate, Camp Henry, whofinished in 50 minutes, 20 seconds.Taking second overall and first placein the Men’s Masters Division wasPatrick Noble, 19th ESC, CampHenry, who finished in 53:49.

Rounding out the top men’ssenior’s finishers were Kwon Song-ki, Camp Carroll CommunityActivities Center, 57:42, who tooksecond place in the division and thirdoverall and Eduardo Colon, U.S. ArmyMedical Materiel Agency, CampCarroll, 58:50, who took third place inthe division and fourth overall.Coming in fourth in the division andfifth overall was Lucas Hinerman,19th ESC OSJA, with a time of

By Galen PutnamArea IV Public Affairs

1:04.57.First place in the Men’s Open

Division went to Kim Chi-hyong,Materiel Support Center – Korea,Camp Carroll, who ran unopposedwith a time of 1:06.41.

Rounding out the men’s masterstop finishers were Chuck Harper,Camp Carroll Directorate of PublicWorks Environmental Division,1:04.57; and Jasper Sims, 36th SignalBattalion, Camp Walker, 1:12.52, whofinished in second and third place,

respectively. Harper came in sixthoverall and Sims placed eighth.

In the women’s divisions AmeliaCarter, HHC, 19th ESC, CampWalker, came in first overall and alsotook first in the Open Division with atime of 39:44. Coming in secondoverall and first in the SeniorsDivision was Chong Sims,Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, 36th Sig. Bn., CampWalker, 52:52. Both women ranunopposed in their divisions.

PHOTOS BY KIM ON-TONG

Patrick Noble, 19th ESC, Camp Henry, whofinished in 53 minutes, 49 seconds, tooksecond place overall and first place in the Men’sMasters Division.

Amelia Carter, HHC, 19th ESC, CampWalker, came in first overall and first in theWomen’s Open Division with a time of 39minutes, 44 seconds.

Contestants cram down hot ones during the jalapeno pepper-eating contest at the Daegu Enclave Hispanic Heritage Month FiestaSept. 13 at the Hilltop Club on Camp Walker. The fiesta served as the kickoff for a busy month of events commemorating Hispanicheritage. Events include special dinners, bowling and movie nights, as well as a fun run and more. The month’s keynote event willbe the Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration Ceremony 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 11, at the Evergreen Community Club onCamp Walker. The event will feature guest speaker Leandro Arellano, Mexican Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. For informationabout Hispanic Heritage Month events, call Sgt. 1st Class Adam Morrison at 768-8542, or, 010-8671-4788.

LAUREL BAEK

Officer’s ChristianBarbecue Social

An Officer’s Christian Fellowship Kick-Off Barbecue Social will be 4 p.m.Sunday at Quarters 107A on CampWalker. OCF is a lay ministry builtaround small group fellowship amongactive-duty and retired officers andtheir families, focusing on Christianfellowship, prayer and Bible study. Forinformation, call Mark Gardner at 764-3222.

Club BeyondTeen KickOff Event

Club Beyond will hold a teen kickoffevent 4 – 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at the SoldierMemorial Chapel Fellowship Hall onCamp Walker. All high school teens inArea IV are invited to attend. ClubBeyond is an ecumenical youthministry for high school teens.For information, call Latisha McCoyat 010-5810-2071.

Chuseok CelebrationLuncheon

The Daegu HanGook Spouses’Association is hosting a ChuseokCelebration Luncheon 11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the SoldierMemorial Chapel Fellowship Hall onCamp Walker. The event will featurea traditional Korean lunch (providedfirst-come, first-served), traditionalgames and a hanbok fashion show.The luncheon is free of charge andopen to all U.S. ID cardholders – U.S.Soldiers are particularly encouragedto attend.For information, call Grace Plumleyat 010-9381-3248, or Vicki Kingstonat 011-826-1061.

Anthony’s Pizza HoursChanging

Effective Oct. 1, Camp HenryAnthony’s Pizza will changeitsoperating hours to: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.,Monday thru Saturday. The facilitywill be closed Sundays. Forinformation, call Yi Hye-kyong,manager, at 768-8670.

BodybuildingCompetition Set

The 2006 Mr. and Ms. SupernaturalBodybuilding Championship will beheld at the Camp Carroll Sports andFitness Center Saturday. The eventis open to all Soldiers, KATUSAs,Department of Defense civilianemployees, and family members. Allcompetitors must check-in no laterthan 10 a.m. for weigh-in. There willbe a contestants’ briefing at 11 a.m.,with pre-judging beginning at noon.The competition starts at 7 p.m. Formore information, call Carlos Algarinat 765-8118.

Bookkeeper PositionThe Apple Tree Gift Shop is seekinga part- t ime bookkeeper.Applications are available at theApple Tree Gift Shop and will beaccepted through Saturday. Forinformation, call Tami LeJeune at 010-3142-2749.

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Block Party Boogie Military Idol

LAUREL BAEK

GALEN PUTNAM

Better Opportunities for Single and unaccompanied Soldiers members perform an impromptu dance at the Camp Walker Main Exchange parkinglot Saturday during the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Summer Block Party and Boys and Girls Clubs of America Day for Kids. Block party featuresincluded: A Main Exchange End of Summer Sale; games and activities for children; a B&GCA Day for Kids cake cutting, a Taegu CommissaryCase Lot Sale and more. BOSS members were on hand to operate a food and beverage booth throughout the day.

Sgt. Lennard Chattic, Headquarters andHeadquarters Detachment, 36th SignalBattalion, cranks out “End of the Road” byBoyz II Men during the Daegu Enclave MilitaryIdol Competition Saturday at the Hilltop Clubon Camp Walker. Chattic, who took first place,earned the opportunity to participate in thenext round of competition. Second place wentto Staff Sgt. Fikisha Maree, Headquartersand Headquarters Company, Area IVSupport Activity. Taking third place was Spc.Stevie Sims, Detachment C, 516th PersonnelSupport Battalion.

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TAS/Community Open House

Arthur and Malpun Sharp examine their son Daniel’s student journal as other parents browse and students play during a visit to Jennifer Sharp’ssecond grade classroom at Taegu American School during the school’s open house Sept. 7. The event was held in conjunction with the Area IVCommunity Open House that was held in the school gym. Parents toured school facilities and their children’s classrooms, meeting with teachersand administrators while all visitors had the opportunity to learn more about Area IV organizations such as Army Community Service, Girl Scouts,the Taegu Spouses Association, and many others. About 400 parents and community members attended the joint event.

GALEN PUTNAM

NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESEssay Contest Set

An essay contest, sponsored by theKorean Corporate Members of theAssociation of the U.S. Army, about“Life In Korea,” could net the winnera grand prize of one million won. Theessay must be based on the author’spersonal experiences in Korea andmust be between 1,000 and 2,000words, typed double-spaced in MSWord.The contest is open to all U.S.servicemembers, their familymembers and Korean Augmentationto the U.S. Army Soldiers. Entrydeadline is Oct. 31, with winners tobe announced Nov. 24 and awards tobe presented Dec. 8. A brief resume,with full name, phone number, unitand mailing address of the authormust be included with the essay.For information, call Anthony Cucciaat 724-3178. Essays may be e-mailedto [email protected] or mailedto: The Korea Chapter of AUSA,Attention: Anthony Cuccia, PSC 450,Box 389, APO AP 96206-0389.

Free Martial ArtsClasses Offered

Free Kendo and Sippalgi StickFighting Classes will be held 7 p.m.Thursdays at the Kelly FitnessCenter on Camp Walker.For information, call Neil Fleisher at764-4800/4225.

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Till death do you part.

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