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    Volume 5, Issue 42 PPPPPUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHED FFFFFOROROROROR TTTTTHOSEHOSEHOSEHOSEHOSE SSSSSERVINGERVINGERVINGERVINGERVING INININININ THETHETHETHETHE RRRRREPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLIC OFOFOFOFOF KKKKKOREAOREAOREAOREAOREA Aug. 10, 2007

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    powers way to

    Mens softball

    crown

    Page 18

    Community

    commemorates

    Caribbean culture

    and music

    Page 4

    Boy Scouts commemorate 100 years of Scouting

    Korean and American Boy Scouts meet at Namsan Park to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the world Scouting movement Aug. 1. The event was

    an opportunity to promote the values, benefits and achievements of Scouting to both the Korean and U.S. communities in the Republic of Korea.

    DAVID MCNALLEY

    See additional photosand story on page 9.

    YONSAN GARRISON The Army's four-month-old

    Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline continues to find

    answers to Soldiers' and families' medical questions, a

    senior U.S. military officer said.

    The hotline provides a more direct way for wounded

    Soldiers and their families to obtain information for

    medical issues that couldn't be resolved though local

    channels, Col. Edward Mason, the hotline's director, told

    online journalists and "bloggers".

    "The intent of the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline

    is to ensure that Soldiers and their Families have access

    to every resource the Army has to offer," Col. Mason

    explained.

    Senior Army leaders established the hotline March 19

    in the wake of a series of news reports in February that

    spotlighted shortcomings in patient care at Walter Reed

    Army Medical Center.

    Top Army leaders receive regular reports and briefings

    on hotline operations, the colonel pointed out.

    The hotline wasn't created to bypass the chain of

    command, Col. Mason emphasized, noting that it was

    established to address and resolve Soldier and Familymedical issues as expeditiously as possible.

    The hotline is managed and operated by U.S. Army

    Human Resources Command, in Alexandria, Va. Since

    inception, the hotline has fielded more than 5,000 calls,

    involving more than 1,300 issues, Col. Mason said.

    Callers' issues are staffed to subject-matter experts

    for resolution, Col. Mason explained. The hotline staff

    later contacts callers to ensure they've been helped.

    Armys medical hotline continues

    to help Soldiers, Families in need

    See Wounded WarriorsWounded WarriorsWounded WarriorsWounded WarriorsWounded Warriors, Page 4

    Casey conducts

    anti-terror and

    force protection

    exercise

    Page 6

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    Aug. 10, 2007The Morning Calm Weeklyhttp://imcom.korea.army.mil2

    The Morning CalmPublished by Installation Management

    Command - Korea

    Director/Publisher: Brig. Gen. Al Aycock

    Public Affairs Officer/Editor: Edward N. JohnsonVolunteer Writer/Editor: Susan Silpasornprasit

    USAG-RED CLOUD

    Commander: Col. Larry A. JacksonPublic Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson

    CI Officer: James F. Cunningham

    USAG-YONGSAN

    Commander: Col. David W. HallPublic Affairs Officer: David McNally

    Staff Writer: Cpl. Jung Jae-hoon

    USAG-HUMPHREYS

    Commander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr.Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy

    Writer/Editor: Andre D. Butler

    USAG-DAEGU

    Commander: Col. Michael P. Saulni erPublic Affairs Specialist: Samuel G. Hudson

    Staff Writer: Pfc. Kyung Chul NA

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    AREA I: Traffic Accident with Injuries, Subject #1 was

    involved in a verbal altercation between two or three

    unknown Korean nationals. Subject #1 attempted to avoid

    the verbal altercation by driving away in his POV and struck

    Victim #1 and Victim #2 and fled the scene without reporting

    the incident to law enforcement officials. Subject #1 was

    charged by KNP under Art #48 (Unsafe Driving) and Art#148 (Fleeing the Scene of a Traffic Accident). Subject #1

    requested to be released on a CJ Form 3 and was released

    into MP custody on a CJ Form 2. MP did not concur with

    KNP due to conflicting statements and referenced no

    charges. Victim #1 and Victim #2 were transported to St.

    Marys Hospital where they were treated and released for

    injuries consisting of head, neck and arm injuries for Victim

    #1 and head, neck, arm and back injuries for Victim #2. Victim

    #1 and Victim #2 were transferred to Dongducheon City

    Hospital where they are receiving treatment for their injuries.

    Subject #1s vehicle sustained no visible damages. Subject

    #1 reported utilization of his seatbelt. This is a final report.

    AREA II: Underage Drinking, Subject #1 and Subject #2

    were observed consuming an alcoholic beverage in the

    Itaewon Bar District. Subject #1 and Subject #2 wereidentified by KNP as U.S. Servicemembers and under the

    legal age to consume alcohol. Subject #1 and Subject #2

    were apprehended and transported to the USAG-Yongsan

    PMO where they were administered a series of FSTs, which

    they performed poorly on, and PBTs with results of .032%

    BAC for Subject #1 and .067% BAC for Subject #2. Subject

    #1 and Subject #2 were processed and released to their

    unit. This is a final report.

    AREA II: Underage Drinking, Failure to Identify, Subject #1

    was observed by MP consuming an alcoholic beverage in

    the Itaewon Bar District. KNP requested Subject #1s ID

    card when she stated she was not a U.S. Servicemember

    and refused to produce her ID card. KNP searched Subject

    #1 and discovered her social security card. A DBIDS check

    revealed Subject #1 was a U.S. Servicemember and underthe legal age to consume alcohol. Subject #1 was

    apprehended and transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO,

    where she was administered a series of FSTs, which she

    performed poorly on, and a PBT with a result of .086% BAC.

    Subject #1 was processed and released to her unit. This is a

    final report.

    AREA III: Driving under the Influence of Any Intoxicant,

    Subject #1, operating a POV, was stopped at a KNP

    checkpoint, when KNP detected an odor of an alcoholic

    beverage emitting from Subject #1s person. Subject #1 was

    administered a PBT with a result of 0.096% BAC. Subject #1

    was apprehended and transported to the Pyeongtaek KNP

    Station where he was charged by KNP under KRTL Art #44

    (Driving under the Influence) and released into MP custody

    on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was transported to the USAG-

    Humphreys PMO where he was advised of his legal rights,

    which he invoked, processed and released to his unit.

    Subject #1 was transported to the USAG-Humphreys Troop

    Medical Clinic where he consented to a LBAT, with results

    pending. Subject #1s drivers license was confiscated andhis vehicle was released to him. Investigation continues by

    TAI.

    AREA III: Traffic Accident without Injuries, Damage to

    Government Property, Improper Backing, Subject #1,

    operating a GOV, while backing struck a door, USAG-Eagle.

    Subject #1s vehicle sustained no visible damages. Damages

    to the door consisted of dents. Subject #1 rendered a written

    statement admitting to the offenses and was released on his

    own recognizance. Subject #1 reported utilization of his

    seatbelt. ECOD is unknown. This is a final report.

    AREA VI: Blackmarketing Unlawful Transfer of

    Commissary Items, Blackmarketing Excessive Purchasing,

    Subject #1 purchased numerous quantities of rice and honey

    clover in excess of normal consumption and use from theUSAG-Walker commissary. Investigation revealed between

    March and June, 2007, Subject #1 illegally transferred

    various Duty-Free items to her relatives who are not

    authorized to possess these items. On July 18, Subject #1

    reported to the USAG-Stanley MP Station where she was

    advised of her legal rights, which she waived, rendering a

    written sworn statement admitting to the offenses. Subject

    #1 was processed and released on her own recognizance.

    On July 23, JAG opined there is sufficient probable cause to

    title Subject #1 with the offenses. On July 25, Subject #1s

    RCP was confiscated. This is a final report.

    AREA VI: Driving Under the Influence of Any Intoxicant,

    Subject #1 was stopped at a KNP DUI check point where

    KNP detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting

    from Subject #1s person. Subject #1 was administered aPBT with a result of 0.113% BAC. Subject #1 was detained

    and transported to the Pyongtaek KNP Station where he

    was charged by KNP under KRTL, ART #150 (Driving Under

    the Influence). Subject #1 was released into SF custody on

    a CJ Form 2 and transported to the SFCC. Subject #1 was

    advised of his legal rights, which he waived, rendering a

    written sworn statement admitting to the offense. Subject

    #1 was processed and released to his unit. Subject #1s

    drivers license was not retained.

    The following entries were excerpted from the military

    police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do

    not imply the guilt or innocence of any person.

    Military Police Blotter

    On March 2, 2007, we published USFK

    Regulation 600-240, International Marriages in

    Korea, to address a serious policy and

    regulatory gap across the Command.

    Servicemembers were marrying non-U.S.citizens without the knowledge of their

    commands and without regard for the spouses

    subsequent eligibility to accompany them at

    PCS.

    USFKs Service components promptly

    engaged, ensuring active involvement of

    commanders, chaplains, lawyers and medical

    personnel to ensure Servicemembers make

    deliberate, informed, and legally sufficient decisions to marry.

    Unfortunately, information received from multiple sources

    indicates that while most command teams appear to be doing

    the right thing, many Servicemembers remain unaware of

    the regulatory requirements they must meet before marrying

    a non-U.S. citizen. In fact, they are unaware that USFK

    Regulation 600-240 even exists or that they are required to

    notify their chain of command of their intent to marry. Thisis a very serious matter and failure to comply with USFK

    600-240 requirements is punishable under the

    Uniform Code of Military Justice.

    To ensure that all newly arriving

    Servicemembers are aware of the requirements

    of USFK 600-240 and the policies regardingInternational Marriages, in-processing center

    orientations in the future will include USFK

    600-240 instruction.

    USFK Regulation 600-240 is needed and

    necessary in USFK. The requirements in this

    policy letter are punitive and noncompliance

    is punishable under the UCMJ. Compliance is

    required to ensure Servicemembers meet their

    responsibilities to the military and to their future spouse

    and Family. Commanders and leaders at every echelon must

    ensure that their Servicemembers have awareness of and

    comply with USFK Regulation 600-240, International

    Marriages.

    We go together!

    Bell Sends: International Marriages in KoreaBell Sends # 34-07

    Gen. B.B. Bell

    GEN B.B. BellCommander, UNC/CFC/USFK

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    New E-mail AddressThe IMCOM-Korea Region EqualEmployment Opportunity Office hasmade it easier for individuals with

    questions or concerns to contact them.The EEO Office has established an e-mail address that delivers email directlyto the entire IMCOM-Korea RegionEEO Office. Employees can contact usvia e-mail at our new address IMCOM-K o r e a E E O @ k o r e a . a r m y . m i l .Alternatively, users on the KoreaDomain can simply type eeo at theglobal address list to send an e-mail tothe EEO Office. This new initiativefacilitates equal access to EEO servicesfor all who may have questions,concerns, or need assistance.

    You Can HomeschoolInformation Night

    A You Can Homeschool informationnight is scheduled Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m.at South Post Chapel, Bldg. 3702,Rooms 208 and 209, Yongsan. Therewill be a DVD presentation from HomeSchool Legal Defense Association,followed by a question and answer

    period. This is a good time for anyoneconsidering homeschooling to learnmore about it and talk to homeschooling

    parents, as well as look at somehomeschooling resources. For moreinformation, call 010-3040-6516.

    Contracting Officers

    Representative Class OfferedThere will be a Contracting OfficersRepresentative class on Aug. 14 from 8a.m.-noon, located in Bldg. 1124,directly across from Gate 20. ContactMr. Preston Dicks for more informationat DSN 724-6559 or e-mail

    [email protected] to signup.This announcement is for allgovernment personnel who may becalled upon to manage or overseecontracts or anybody who is interestedin the basic knowledge of contracts,contract management and ContractingOfficers responsibilities.

    USO BBQThe USO will host a BBQ with FREEhotdogs prior to the LoveSick Radioconcert Aug. 18 at Tiger Field on Camp

    Coiner from 6-8 p.m..

    USO Update

    MTVs Yo Mamma is coming to Korea:All shows open to military communityand admittance is free of charge.Schedule for Korea is as follows: Aug.10 Osan AB, Challenger Club, 9 p.m;Aug. 11 Yongsan Garrison, Main postclub, 7 p.m; Aug. 13 Kunsan AB, LoringClub, 7 p.m.; Aug. 14 Camp Casey,Warrior Club, 7 p.m.

    For additional information aboutevents and activities scheduledthroughout the region visit theIMCOM-Korea Region website online

    at ima.korea.army.mil

    Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-doThis festival marks Admiral Yi Sun-sins masterful victory

    over the Japanese navy at the Battle of Hansan during the

    Imjin War (15921598) and will be open to the public through

    Sunday. The highlight of the festival is the reenactment ofthe Battle in the waters off Tongyeong, but tons of events

    are planned for this celebration of Koreas most revered

    national hero. The city of Tongyeong, known as the Naples

    of Asia, is a gritty port city famous for its beautiful location

    and thriving arts scene. For more information, call (055) 644-

    5222 or visit the events website at www.hsdf.or.kr.

    Puppet Festival (Through Wednesday)This year is the 19th Annual Puppet Festival Chuncheon

    2007. The performance-oriented festival features puppet

    companies from five countries to enhance the artistic

    experience. Visitors can also see the sights of surrounding

    Chuncheon City, featuring the Cheongpyeong sa temple and

    three tier pagoda temple. For information, visit the festival

    website at www.cocobau.com (English).

    Daejeon Science Festival (Aug. 15-19)Koreas largest science festival provides a heap of

    educational fun for the entire family. Held in Expo Science

    Park, the site of Daejeon Expo 93, the festival will feature

    many interactive exhibits to help visitors obtain a better

    grasp of the world of science. Daejeon is home to Daedeok

    Science Town and considered to have Koreas highest

    concentration of research institutions. Entry is free.

    For more information, call (042) 866-5115 or visit

    www.tour2korea.com.

    Bucheon Comics Festival (Aug. 16-19)If youre into comic books, be sure to stop by the Bucheon

    International Comics Festival, where you can get a feel for

    where the Korean comic book industry is heading. Comic

    book fans from all over Korea flock to the festival to meetcartoonists from all over the world and to take in the

    International Comic Book Fair. This event is held at the

    Boksagol Cultural Center, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do.

    For more information, call (032) 661-3745 or visit the festivals

    website at www.bicof.com or www.tour2korea.com.

    SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post Events and Activities

    YONGSAN GARRISON Time and time again,

    unexploded ordnance incidents have shown no prejudice in

    selecting victims. However, with education and training, people

    may have a choice not to become a UXO statistic.

    Often times, incidents involving UXO can occur at home

    involving Civilians as well as Soldiers serving abroad during

    deployments.

    The first thing Soldiers need to understand is that it is

    against Army regulations and Department of Defense directives

    to touch a UXO, much less have one in their possession, said

    Capt. Charles Terry, an ordnance officer and commander of the

    666th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, located in

    Jacksonville, Ala. You have to remember ordnance or

    munitions are designed for one thing and that is to blow up.

    Terry, who served tours in Afghanistan and Kosovo, said

    people need to take a common sense approach in dealing

    with ordnance. The most important step is to call the proper

    authorities who are professional experts trained to deal withthe object in question. Education is key to making an individual

    understand the dangers of UXO, he explained.

    During my time in Kosovo and Afghanistan, where there

    is a large amount of unexploded munitions, we [EOD units]

    spent a great deal of time educating people about the dangers

    of UXO present.

    Basically the more people you can educate, the better the

    likelihood of leaving these dangerous devices into the hands of

    professionals, he said. I cringe every time I hear about a fatal or

    harmful incident involving a Soldier or Civilian, which in most cases

    could have been prevented.

    According to DOD, military munitions, including UXO, come in

    a variety of types, sizes and shapes and they may not be easy to

    recognize. Military munitions include, but are not limited to: small

    arms ammunition, projectiles, cartridges, bombs, rockets,

    pyrotechnics, grenades, blasting caps, fuses, simulators, and raw

    explosives.

    They are designed to kill or injure enemy forces or damage enemy

    equipment, and contain some form of energetic material such as

    propellants, explosives, or pyrotechnic mixes.

    When military munitions do not function as intended during

    use, they become unexploded or ordnance or UXO. In a message

    to the Army, Mr. Tad Davis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the

    Army for the Environment, Safety and Occupational Health,

    reminded Army personnel and their families to learn, remember

    and follow the 3Rs of explosives safety: Recognize- when you

    have encountered a military munition and that munition isdangerous; Retreat- do not touch, disturb, or move it; Report- call

    911.

    For more information about military munitions safety or to obtain

    safety videos for training purposes, visit the U.S. Army Combat

    Readiness Centers website at https://crc.army.mil/messages/

    ground or the UXO safety education program site at

    www.denix.osd.mil/uxosafety.

    IMCOM-Korea Safety Update

    Unexploded ordnance hazards exposed

    Black Eyed Peas Concert (Wednesday)The Black Eyed Peas will play in concert at the Olympic Gym

    (line 5 Olympic Park Station Exit 3), Seoul. The USO is offering

    tickets at 15% discount prices. For information on purchasing

    tickets through the USO, call 723-7003 or 723-4130 (DSN).

    Korea Electronics Show (Oct. 12-13)KES is a global electronics exhibition attracting leading

    companies and buyers from around the world, including the U.S.,

    Europe, Japan, Korea and China. Since its inception in 1969, KES

    has become one of the largest IT and electronics shows in Korea,

    in terms of size and number of participants. Although the show

    opens on Oct. 9, it is only open to the public from Oct. 12-13, 10

    a.m. to 5 p.m. The show is conducted at the Korea International

    Exhibition Center in Seoul. Visitors are given access to a huge

    assortment of the latest electronics equipment, on the market as

    well as a sneak peak at prototypes and devices currently in

    development. In addition to vendor booths, the show will also

    host a variety of workshops, lectures and keynote speakers from

    around the world. To learn more about the show or register toattend online visit: http://www.kes.org/.

    Seoul Air Show (Oct. 20-21)Located at the Seoul Airport, the Seoul Air Show stands as one

    of the most popular aerospace and defense exhibitions in the

    Asia-Pacific region. Thousands of visitors attend the show each

    year for an opportunity to see a wide variety of rotary and fixed

    wing aircraft, and air weapons systems, as well as ground and

    naval weapons. Special outdoor exhibits also include the newest

    fighter aircraft, transport planes, armored vehicles and

    amphibious equipment. Although the show opens on the Oct.

    16, it is only open to the public Oct. 20-21, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Entrance tickets can be purchased online or onsite. Admission

    for public visitors will range from 4,000 9,000 won. Visitors

    traveling by automobile should also plan on paying for parking.

    For more information, visit the Seoul Air Shows online atwww.seoulairshow.com/en/.

    If you are hosting an off-post event in Korea, tell us about it and

    will will publish it in the Sights and Sounds section of The

    Morning Calm Weekly. Submit stories by calling DSN 724-

    3365 or via e-mail at [email protected].

    By Taylor BarbareeU.S. Army Combat Readiness Center

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    YONGSAN GARRISON More than

    100 Yongsan community members

    gathered to commemorate Caribbean

    Islanders and their many cultural

    contributions July 27 at the Multipurpose

    Training Facility.

    Even though it is not one of the

    observances mandated by regulation, as

    an equal opportunity advisor, I know the

    importance of education and cultural

    awareness, said U.S. Army Troop

    Command-Korea EOA Sgt. 1st Class

    Desiree Tomlinson. Today, we will

    experience Caribbean culture through

    music, poetry, a PowerPoint presentation

    and food.

    Soon the reggae music of Bob Marley

    and an 8th U.S. Army Band performance

    began and entertained the guests.

    Were going to have some fun and

    learn at the same time, Tomlinson told

    the crowd.

    Community members enjoyCaribbean culture, musicGuest speaker Sgt. Maj. Brian Letren,

    born in Trinidad and Tobago himself,

    introduced the Caribbean cultures and

    famous dishes and sites.

    Today, we looked at Caribbean

    Americans contributions and

    achievements, said Pvt. Sun Hwan-jung,

    master of ceremony. In many ways they

    have touched our society and shaped the

    character of our nation through their

    diverse language, cultures and religious

    beliefs, the private said.

    Sun expressed his goodwill to CaribbeanAmericans and said they strengthen the

    economy and community with their

    dedication to family and strong work ethic.

    It was a good cultural event, said Pfc.

    Kim Wan-jin. I never really new that much

    about all these different Caribbean

    cultures, but its because Ive never been

    to a ceremony like this before.

    Kim added that the event has helped him

    want to get to know the different cultures

    of the Caribbean better.

    By Cpl. Jung Jae-Hoon

    Area II Public Affairs

    "Most of the time callers are very happy

    someone listened to them and that we wereable to provide the information that they

    needed," he said.

    Military veterans have raised about 28

    percent of hotline issues, Col. Mason said.

    Veterans have been gratified to receive

    replies from U.S. Department of Veterans

    Affairs officials, he said.

    The hotline operates 24 hours a day,

    seven days a week, Col. Mason said. It is

    staffed by 50 Soldiers and 50 Contractors.

    The Contractors are former Soldiers orFamily members.

    "They believe in the mission and have

    a passion for helping Soldiers and

    Families," Col. Mason said of the hotline's

    staff.The Army's Wounded Soldier and

    Family Hotline can be accessed at 1-800-

    984-8523. Overseas customers can call the

    hotline via the Defense Switched Network,

    or DSN, at 312-328-0002.

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    362nd Signal Company Spc. Marlyn McCormick performs a lip-sync of a

    Bob Marley song July 27 at the Multipurpose Training Facility.

    CPL. JUNG JAE-HOON

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    USAG-RED CLOUDCol.

    Larry Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud

    garrison commander, held town hall

    meetings Aug. 6 and 7 at USAG-RC

    and USAG-Casey to provide the

    current status on the plan to improve

    off-post housing options for married

    Soldiers with the end purpose to

    provide adequate and affordable off-

    post housing.

    I have been here for four weeks,

    and I have talked to the 2nd Infantry

    Division commanding general and his

    wife, and the readiness of this division

    is number one on their list, Jackson

    said.

    The agenda that the commanding

    general and the group have been

    working with over the past few

    weeks is getting the facts of the current

    situation in Area I: how many

    noncommand sponsored families are

    living in Area I at the present time, thesituation with housing allowances

    verses housing costs, courses of action

    to take along with what actions can

    be made now and finding the proper

    realtor qualifications.

    There are 676 noncommand

    sponsored families living in Area I right

    now, said Ron Schmidt, deputy

    commander, USAG-RC. The average

    rental for a two-bedroom apartment of

    800 to 900 square feet in size in the

    Uijeongbu area is from $1,200 to

    $1,700 per month. Add the cost of

    furniture for a furnished apartment

    jumps from $1,450 to $1,950. A four-

    bedroom apartment goes for $2,400 to

    $2,800 per month plus $350 more for

    furniture.

    Apartments in Dongducheon are

    $200 to $800 less depending on the

    size.

    The average housing allowance for

    Soldiers in Area I is slightly less than

    half the price for adequate housing.

    Look at the prices for the rents in

    Area I and look at the average housing

    allowance, Schmidt said. This shows

    us that we have some work to do yet.

    What we are trying to do now is get

    the overseas housing allowance

    increased, but that will have to come

    from the Department of the Army.

    The courses of action contemplatedin the plan to find adequate housing

    include: Soldier leased housing with

    approved Korean realtors, Soldier/U.S.

    Government leased housing with

    Korean City Government, U.S.

    Government leased housing with

    Korean realtor, on-post housing.

    All courses of action include

    furnished apartments, utilities, and rent

    paid directly to the realtor by Finance.

    Also, transportation provided by the

    realtor to and from the residence.

    We want to make this as easy as

    possible. You sign an approved lease.

    It will be as close to Army Family

    housing as we can make it, Schmidt

    said. After looking at all of those

    options, the last three are going to be

    very time consuming. We are working

    them, but because of legal contracting

    issues we know it is going to take us a

    long time to go through all the steps

    and the approval levels we will have

    to go through to make them happen.

    For that reason, course of action one:

    Soldier leased housing with approved

    Korean realtors is the best choice. The

    reasons are: it will improve the living

    conditions of Soldiers who are living

    off-post in substandard quarters,

    provide positive impacts on morale of

    married Soldiers; enhance readiness

    and positive impact on retainingSoldiers in the Army and, best of all,

    provide immediate availability.

    This is something we can make

    happen, Schmidt said. As we do that,

    we will be working on the increased

    housing allowance at the same time.

    Along with this course of action

    come the criteria for selecting suitable

    Area I plans off-post housing options for married Soldiers Area I plans off-post housing options for married Soldiers Area I plans off-post housing options for married Soldiers Area I plans off-post housing options for married Soldiers Area I plans off-post housing options for married Soldiers

    Col. Larry Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud garrison commander, briefs Soldiers on the new off-post housing being made available to married Soldiers in Area I.

    JIMCUNNINGHAM

    By Jim Cunningham

    USAG-RC Public Affairsrealtors. Realtors must be English

    speaking, can accept an 8th Army

    lease, provide furnished apartments

    with utilities included, provide

    transportation to and from post, have

    apartments equipped with half of the

    electrical outlets being 110 volt, meet

    the USFK safety checklist, have a

    certified broker license, provide their

    previous year tax records, have their

    business registered with the local

    government, and they must not solicit

    Soldiers or their Family members

    except through the Housing Office.

    We will have a book in the Housing

    Office, which will have all of the

    approved realtors, Schmidt said. To

    be an approved realtor they will have

    to meet these criterion.

    When the Soldier decides to move

    off-post he will check with the legal

    office concerning any current lease.

    If he has a current lease and can

    cancel it, then he will meet with the

    approved realtor, view the apartmentlist, choose an apartment, have it

    inspected and sign the lease. After

    filling in all the paperwork required, he

    will turn in his allotment form to

    Finance, and finally, move to adequate

    and affordable housing.

    This is good news for all Soldiers

    in Area I, Jackson said.

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    Employment Opportunities for

    Family Members

    There are 29 FRSA Korea positions announced on CivilianPersonnel online. Visit the website

    for additional information: http://acpol.army.mil.

    EEO/POSH

    Training Scheduled

    EEO/POSH refresher training is ayearly mandatory training for USFederal Civilian employees. Therefresher training classes arescheduled for Aug. 17 and Aug. 24.Supervisory class is from 9-11 a.m.,non-supervisory is form 1-3 p.m.Classes are held in the Camp CaseyCAC Aug. 17 and in the USAG-RC CAC Aug. 24.

    Area I Chief Nurse

    and Patient Representative

    The 168th Medical Battalion has anew Area I Chief Nurse and PatientRepresentative. Patients areencouraged to call 010-6333-0234for more information. Visit theTMC for information cards.

    Awards Luncheon for

    IMCOM-K NCO, Soldier and

    KATUSA of the Year

    The awards luncheon to recognizeIMCOM-K NCO, Soldier, andKATUSA of the Year will be held

    in Mitchells USAG-Red Cloud at11:30 a.m., Aug. 14. For moreinformation call: 738-3332.

    Second Taxi Service on

    USAG-RC and Camp Stanley

    A second taxi service is in operationon USAG-RC and Camp Stanley.This company is to help supplementthe AAFES Airiang Taxi duringpeak times as requested by Soldiersin Area I. For more informationcall: 732-6263/6307.

    Womens Equality Day

    Womens Equality Day will be

    celebrated at Mitchells Club onUSAG-Red Cloud Aug. 15beginning at 11:30 a.m. For moreinformation call: 732-6167.

    Mitchells

    Dates to Remember

    Mitchells Club will be closed forkitchen maintenance Aug. 20 allday. Mitchells CustomerAppreciation Night will be Aug. 24at 5 p.m.

    USAG-RC and Area I website

    Log onto the USAG-RC - Area I

    website for more News and Notes,weather, 8th Army site links, MWRevents information, andinformation regarding all eventsand all subjects regarding Warriorlife in Korea by visiting us online athttp://ima.korea.army.mil/area1/sites/local.

    JIMCUNNINGHAM

    USAG-CASEY A bomb

    explodes in a parking lot where

    many Soldiers and Civilians gather

    every day. Many are dazed and

    there is much confusion. A few short

    minutes later, the fire department

    arrives and firefighters scurry

    about with fire hoses spraying the

    flames of the burning vehicle. When

    the flames are out, firefighters

    rescue the wounded, but when they

    begin to check the burned vehicle

    another bomb explodes wounding

    two firefighters. Military Police andmedical emergency vehicles zero in

    on the scene. Firefighters rescue

    their wounded colleagues while

    being careful about the burned out

    vehicle, not knowing if there are

    more delayed explosives.

    This scenario played out Aug. 3

    during the Antiterrorism/Force

    Protection exercise held at USAG-

    Caseys Indianhead Golf Course

    parking lot.These are required exercises, and

    they are to ensure that our antiterrorism

    and force protection program is up and

    running, said Lt. Col. Donald Meisler,

    USAG-Casey garrison commander.

    We must hold these exercises as key

    leaders are new at USAG-Casey, and

    these new leaders must be aware of

    their roles in case we have to do this

    in real life.

    Exercises held at USAG-Casey

    make sure that the garrison holds

    vigilance against terrorism.

    It is inherent in our responsibilities

    as leaders and protectors of Soldiers,Civilians and Family members to make

    sure that our antiterrorism/force

    protection program is viable and

    relevant, Meisler said. The length of

    the exercise today will depend on how

    well each phase of it is executed.

    Similar exercises are held regularly

    throughout the Army.

    We had an explosion and they

    responded for a vehicle fire, said Eliott

    Soldiers wearing masks and simulating wounds, take their places after a simulated bomb explodes, Aug. 3 inthe USAG-Casey golf course parking lot.

    By Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

    Casey exercises antiterrorism and force protectionCasey exercises antiterrorism and force protectionCasey exercises antiterrorism and force protectionCasey exercises antiterrorism and force protectionCasey exercises antiterrorism and force protectionBradley, force protection specialist forthe USAG-Casey enclave. While they

    were out there doing their first

    responder actions, there was a

    secondary explosion.

    There were eight casualties playing

    out during the exercise, which included

    the two firefighters injured during the

    secondary explosion.

    We are allowed a 48-hour time

    period to conduct these exercises.

    Bradley said. The first 24-hours are

    more intelligence gathering, so this

    morning, based on things that

    transpired during the night, causes us

    to go to force protection Charlie.After the area is cleared, Central

    Intelligence Division takes over the

    investigative part of the mission.

    The area has been cleared and CID

    has now come in to investigate,

    Bradley said. It becomes a criminal

    investigation. This scenario is of a

    criminal nature so the CID takes

    priority, and they will work with the

    Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Camp Adventure delights children at Red CloudBy Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

    Fun dance movements burn upextra energy July 30 at Camp

    Adventure.

    USAG-RED CLOUDSummer

    Trek 2007 Day Camp Program, alias

    Camp Adventure, began with a new

    name and motto this year. The new

    motto is Camp Adventure Youth

    Service, which is an environment of

    magic and delight.

    We have 23 children taking Camp

    Adventure, said Yong-Ae Black,

    USAG-Red Cloud Community Activity

    Center director. Counselors plan the

    schedule every day: Tuesdays we go bowling, Wednesday they have

    swimming lessons, Thursday we go on

    a field trip, and Friday we have a party

    or a social with the parents.

    The Camp Adventure program

    consists of eight one-week sessions for

    children, second through fifth grades.

    The day camp program is sponsored

    by the USAG-Red Cloud Community

    Activity Center and operated in

    cooperation with the University ofNorthern Iowa Camp Adventure Team

    counselors. These counselors are

    responsible for the daily activities

    during the day from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30

    p.m. Monday through Friday with the

    assistance and supervision of the CAC

    staff.

    I signed up for Camp Adventure

    through the University of Oregon,

    said Amanda Laird, Camp Adventure

    counselor. We get to choose the

    country we want to go to so I chose to

    come to Korea.

    This is my first time out of the

    United States, and I figured that Camp

    Adventure would be a good

    experience, said Jimmy Ancira,

    Camp Adventure counselor.

    Both Laird and Ancira were trained

    for five weeks to become Camp

    Adventure counselors. Their training

    included techniques in controlling

    children while doing group activitiesand how to keep their attention.

    They pay for our flight, lodging and

    food, said Laird. Plus, we get a small

    stipend.

    With all the training and the planned

    activities, Camp Adventure provides

    worthy learning for children and it does

    live up to its motto.

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    USAG-RED CLOUDIt has

    been said many times what makes

    Americas Army the greatest Army

    the world has ever seen are Americas

    Soldiers. They are intelligent thinking

    Soldiers who can invent and adapt to

    any change the enemy may throw

    before them. These adaptations were

    highlighted during the Program

    Executive Office display shows Aug.

    1 and 2 at USAG-Casey and USAG-

    Red Cloud.

    We are having these shows to

    highlight the new equipment the Army

    is putting forth for the Soldier, saidCapt. Dennis Graves, Headquarters,

    Headquarters Company, USAG-RC.

    Some of these items are already in

    the system because I have used them

    myself. But most of it is new and

    improved to fight the war on

    terrorism.

    The new equipment is not only new

    weapons, but also new clothing and

    uniforms. Most of the new uniforms

    and equipment to go with the uniforms

    was made with one particular purpose

    in mind.

    All of this equipment you see here

    today is lighter and offers more

    protection for the Soldier, Graves said.These weapons are lighter, more

    effective and have much longer range

    than the ones being used right now,

    said Ward Eldridge, project manager,

    Soldier Weapons. All of the

    modifications to existing weapons and

    the development of the new weapons

    come from the lessons learned from

    combat in the war on terror.

    Many of the new weapons have

    been invented with two principle ideas:

    lightweight and more effectiveness.

    This shotgun can be attached to

    the M-4 or the M-16, said Maj. Mark

    Meeker, weapons expert. When a

    Soldier enters a doorway he can use

    the shotgun and his rifle.

    Among the lightweight and more

    protection themed items is the new

    body armor, which will be issued to

    Soldiers soon.

    We have two versions of the outer

    protective vests body armor. The

    current vest weighs about 30 pounds.

    The new vest is much lighter and

    offers more protection, said Alton

    Stewart of Soldier Weapons. This

    By Jim Cunningham

    USAG-RC Public Affairs

    New and future weapons

    shown at Red Cloud

    Maj. Mark Meeker discusses the advantages of the new weapons withWard Eldridge, project manager for Soldier Weapons of Picatinny, N.J.,

    during the Program Executive Office road show Aug. 2 at USAG-Red Cloud.

    JIMCUNNINGHAM

    new body armor will help protect our

    Soldiers in Iraq against improvised

    explosive devices.

    All of the items showcased during

    the road show were impressive in their

    modularity. Most all of the equipment

    fit together for two purposes,

    lightweight and protection. The new

    weapons featured lightweight and

    more firepower where the Soldier

    needs it most.

    The new rifle grenade was made

    especially for the war in Iraq, Meeker

    said. If you recall, the rifle grenade

    during World War II is along the same

    lines, but the purpose is for breaching

    doors. This is useful in Iraq because

    we have bad guys hiding behind doors.

    You dont want to break down the door

    because the first Soldier will get shot,

    guaranteed, so we use this stand-off

    weapon to break down the door

    instead.

    A compact well-organized show of

    new equipment and weapons reveals

    the fact the greatest Army the world

    has ever seen is so because they think

    and adapt.

    USAG-RED CLOUDMargaret Mead once

    said, Never doubt that a small group of committed

    people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only

    thing that ever has.

    Those words exemplified the spirit and

    atmosphere in USAG-Casey Warriors Club Aug. 1

    during the third quarter Volunteer Awards Ceremony.

    This group of people sitting here today have a

    wide range of responsibilities, said Col. Larry

    Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud commander and guest

    speaker.

    Yet, very often these people take time in their

    busy lives to share their skills and abilities as

    volunteers, which makes the 2nd Infantry Division

    a great place to work and to live.

    Indeed the room was full of those who share their

    lives in volunteering to help others.

    The nominees for volunteer of the quarter

    numbered 14 individuals, and three units.

    Individual nominees are: Melissa Albaugh, Paul

    Alexander, Cheery Blyden, Rakimm Broadnax-

    Roger, Chandani Buccino, Choi, Hyun Joon, Chu,Chae Suk, Stefani Cools, Daniel Garner, Michael

    Gomez, H, Chang Rye, Isaac McCool, Erin Snelling,

    and Agnes Witt.

    Nominees for volunteer unit of the quarter are:

    Fires Brigade, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team,

    and USAG Casey HHC, HHD.

    The earliest Army volunteers cared for our sick

    and wounded; they comforted Family members of

    fallen Soldiers, Jackson said.

    Each time a volunteer supports the 2nd Infantry

    Division, he saves dollars that might be directed

    towards labor costs.

    Currently, we have 572 registered volunteers in

    direct support of Warrior Country.

    Volunteers in Area I for the third quarter donated

    more than 2,000 hours to the community, according

    to Jackson.

    Volunteers in Area I donated more than 6,500

    hours in one year, Jackson said.

    These volunteer hours are valued at $30,000 for

    the quarter and almost $100,000 for the year.

    Volunteers see needs in the community that are

    likely to go unfilled, so they come together and fill

    those needs in the community and greatly support

    and raise the dignity of the Soldiers in the Korean

    community as well as in the community of the

    installation, Jackson said.

    These volunteer efforts are critical to our mission

    as well as our well being, Jackson said.

    They take ownership of numerous programs and

    their commitment has a profound impact on all our

    quality of life.Therefore, their service cannot be rendered in

    dollars and their service is second to none.

    All volunteers that were nominated for Volunteer

    of the Quarter were given awards.

    Chandani Buccino was selected as the Volunteer

    of the 3rdQuarter.

    1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team was selected

    as Volunteer Unit of the Quarter.

    Area I lauds volunteersArea I lauds volunteersArea I lauds volunteersArea I lauds volunteersArea I lauds volunteersof third quarterof third quarterof third quarterof third quarterof third quarter

    Teresita Rivera, director of Army CommunityServices, welcomes volunteers and supporters

    to the 3rd Quarter Volunteer RecognitionCeremony Aug. 1.

    By Jim Cunningham

    USAG-RC Public Affairs

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    DAVID MCNALLY

    Boys Scouts celebrate 100 yearsBoys Scouts celebrate 100 yearsBoys Scouts celebrate 100 yearsBoys Scouts celebrate 100 yearsBoys Scouts celebrate 100 yearsAmerican Boy Scout Mark Garduno recites the Boy Scouts of America oath Aug. 1 at Namsan Park. Korean Scouts followed with the Korean oath immediately after.

    Korean and American Scouts salute the national anthems

    during a ceremony to celebrate Scoutings 100th anniversary.

    Korean Scout Jung So-ra (left) trades a gift with American BoyScout Matthew Haywood

    PFC. IM JIN-MIN

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    Korean, American Scouts join

    together to honor heritage

    By Pfc. Im Jin-minUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

    SEOUL August 1 marked the 100th

    anniversary of world Scouting. More than 50

    scouts from Yongsans Boys Scouts of America

    and the Korea Scouting Association from Seoul

    gathered at Namsan Park 8 a.m. for an important

    commemoration.

    We have had many exchanges with the BSA

    in the past, but this something different, said KSA

    representative Jang Yoon-jung.

    One hundred years ago at exactly 8 oclock in

    the morning Aug. 1, 1907, Sir Robert Baden-

    Powell founded the World Scouting movement on

    Brown Sea Island, England. He successfullyformed the first official scout troop with a small

    band of English boys. Many Korean Scouting

    association units marked the day by reaffirming

    their obligation atop the highest peaks of the

    republic.

    We want to plant in these boys and girls pride

    as a Scout and confidence that all scouts are one,

    Jang said. Even at this moment, boys Scouts from

    all over the world are celebrating as well.

    On a rainy Wednesday morning, at the foot of

    the Seoul Tower, the Korean and American Scouts

    stood firm in their salute to the Korean and U.S.

    national anthems and recited the scout oaths in

    their respective languages.

    The group moved out of the rain to a Korean

    style pavillion to listen to speeches.

    Boys Scouts of America Representative Marc

    Garduno spoke of the true meaning of the

    celebration.

    As we can all plainly see, Scouting has grown

    far beyond its original intent of grooming English

    boys for possible military service, Garduno said.

    Scouting has become an international movement

    intended to groom our youth into better citizens

    among our communities, among the people of our

    nations and throughout the world community.

    Garduno further stressed that internationalturmoil could be stopped by an understanding and

    embracing of each others differences.

    In a sign of friendship, the Scouts exchanged

    gifts.

    While American scouting is segrated into boys

    and girls programs, Korean Scouting is integrated.

    One of the senior 16-year-old Korean Scouts

    See ScoutsScoutsScoutsScoutsScouts, Page 12

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    Power Outage

    There will be a weekend South Post

    scheduled power outage Sept. 29-30

    from 9 a.m - 5 p.m. both days. The

    work is required for critial

    infrastructure maintenance.

    POSH Training

    There will be Prevention of Sexual

    Harassment training Tuesday, Aug.

    14 at the Community Services

    Building, Room 118.

    Non-Supervisors 9-11 a.m.

    Supervisors 2-4 p.m.

    For information, call 738-4473.

    Road Race

    There will be a 10 Kilometer Road

    Race 8 a.m. Aug. 18 at Collier Field

    House. Runners must wear a safety

    vest. Registration starts at 7 a.m.

    American Forces

    Spouses Club

    The American Forces Spouses Club

    is hosting a Newcomers Welcome

    and Activities Sign Up at the Dragon

    Hill Lodge Naija Ballroom 10 a.m.- 1

    p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30. This is an

    informational event only and the sale

    of goods is not permitted.

    Garrison Hotline

    Communicate directly with the

    Garrison Commander with your

    suggestions, comments and valuablefeedback at the new USAG-Yongsan

    Hotline by sending an e-mail to

    [email protected].

    Community members can also leave

    voicemail at 738-3484.

    American Red Cross

    Seeks Applicants

    The American Red Cross is seeking

    motivated individuals to provide

    emergency communications and

    casework services to members of the

    Armed Forces and their families. The

    applicant must be an American

    citizen; at least 18 years of age; a highschool graduate; have base access;

    and possess basic computer skills.

    For information, call 738-3670.

    School Bus Passes

    Bus passes will be ready for pick-up

    Wednesday through Aug.27 at the

    Seoul School Bus Office located in

    the Community Services Building,

    Room 121. Passes will also be

    distributed at Hannam Village in front

    of the commissary 4-7 p.m. Aug. 17

    and in the Yongsan Main Exchange

    lobby 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 18. For

    information, call 738-3156.

    Garrison Website

    For more news and information, the

    weather forecast, heat index

    information and even a community

    telephone book, visit the U.S. Army

    Garrison-Yongsan website at http://

    yongsan.korea.army.mil.

    TurTurTurTurTurfffffs up! MWR carpets fieldss up! MWR carpets fieldss up! MWR carpets fieldss up! MWR carpets fieldss up! MWR carpets fields

    PFC. IM JIN-MIN

    YONGSAN GARRISON

    Community members will soon be

    enjoying the benefits of two additionalyear-round sports fields. Installation

    Management Command-Korea

    Morale, Welfare and Recreation has

    invested nearly $1.5 million in two

    Yongsan fields.

    Work is nearing completion on the

    Seoul American High School field and

    also Field No. 5, said U.S. Army

    Garrison-Yongsan MWR Director

    Paul Robinson. The high school

    should be able to use the field just in

    time for football practice.

    By David McNally

    USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

    A contractor prepares Seoul American High School field Monday for opening with new artificial turf. The field will be ready before football practice.

    Robinson said the fields will be

    similar to Field No. 10 across from

    Burke Towers and Field No. 12 across

    from Collier Field House.

    We installed Field No. 12 about sevenor eight years ago, Robinson said. Its

    a great field because its easy to maintain

    and the drainage is excellent.

    Robinson said artificial turf fields

    pay for themselves. Because the fields

    need little maintenance, the community

    can use them in all sorts of weather.

    The thing about the drainage is that

    games can be played almost

    immediately after rain, he said. The

    turf really allows our athletes to use

    the fields year-round.

    The SAHS field, in the past known

    as Falcon Field, will be rededicated

    with a new name honoring a Korean

    War Medal of Honor awardee.

    We are working closely with the

    8th U.S. Army historian and were

    forming a committee to suggest an

    appropriate name for the MWR field

    at the high school, said USAG-

    Yongsan Deputy Garrison Commander

    Don Moses.

    Moses said naming conventions

    across the Army are part of the Army

    Memorial Program.

    The intent of the program is to

    provide lasting honor and to pay tribute

    to our heroes, he said.

    See SwimmersSwimmersSwimmersSwimmersSwimmers, Page 12

    Youth swimmerscompete for titlesBy Cpl. Kim Sang-wook

    USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

    YONGSAN GARRISON More than 130 youth

    swimmers from across the peninsula competed Saturday

    and Sunday at the South Post Swimming Pool during the

    Youth Services Championship Meet.

    The Yongsan Barracudas, Osan Piranhas, Daegu Dolphins

    and Camp Humphreys Dolphins gathered at Yongsan

    Garrison during a rainy weekend tournament.

    The swim program encourages healthy, athleticcompetition among our children by developing self-discipline

    and rewarding hard work, said Meet Director Lt. Col.

    Benjamin Palmer. The championship brought together

    youth programs from across the peninsula in order to award

    overall team placements and individual awards by age group

    and event.

    During weekend meet, the event tested endurance and

    speed in competitive matches in the categories of free, back,

    breast, butterfly style and individual medley from 50-400

    meters.The winners earned points in each swimming category

    for their age group. Each group was divided into five sub-

    groups. Ages 8 and below, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and older

    than 15.

    Swim programs in the United States have many teams

    to compete against including traveling teams, Palmer said.

    The best way to duplicate that level of competition here

    Youth swimmers from across U.S. Forces Korea pose for a photo

    Saturday at Yongsan South Post Swimming Pool.

    COURTESY PHOTO

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    Garrison shares

    Outlook calendar

    YONGSAN GARRISON Keeping the

    community well informed is the goal of a new public

    affairs initiative launched this week.

    If you have access to the global, you have a

    new calendar at your fingertips, said USAG-

    Yongsan Public Affairs Officer David McNally.

    After the initial setup, you can simply toggle between

    your own calendar and the community calendar.

    Connect to the shared calendar in three steps.

    First, open Microsoft Outlook. Go to Calendar and

    click Open a Shared Calendar. Type yongsan and

    click OK. Choose Yongsan from the list and click

    OK again. Setup is complete. The user can toggle

    between daily, weekly and monthly views.

    Double-clicking a calendar entry will bring up all

    the details of an event. Events are color coded.

    Command events are in red and Morale, Welfare

    and Recreation events are in blue. USO events are

    color coded green.

    Authorized private organizations, military units and

    agencies may request publicity. Send requests for

    publicity to [email protected].

    All calendar information is synchronized with the

    Commanders Access Channel, the Garrison web-

    site (http://yongsan.korea.army.mil) and to the extent

    possible, the Morning Calm Weekly.

    The initiative is a collaborative effort between

    MWR Marketing, the Seoul USO and PAO. All

    offices are publishing editors of the calendar.

    USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

    Step 1Open Microsoft Outlook. Go to

    Calendar and click Open a

    Shared Calendar.

    Step 2Type yongsan and click OK. Then

    choose Yongsan from the list and

    click OK.

    Step 3Choose the month view to get a big

    picture view of what is going on in the

    community. Double-click any event for

    more information.

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    at the ceremony was Jung So-ra.

    It is an honor to celebrate with myfellow American Scouts, she said.

    Even though Im not in Great Britain

    or in the United States, its exciting to

    be able to hold hands.

    American Scout Colt Morris said it

    was cool sharing gifts.

    Maybe Ill get to know one ofthem, he said.

    In England, Scouts from more than

    160 countries gathered at Brown Sea

    Island, the birthplace of Scouting, to

    recite the scout oath en masse.

    Community opens wallets,Community opens wallets,Community opens wallets,Community opens wallets,Community opens wallets,

    hearts to CFC campaignhearts to CFC campaignhearts to CFC campaignhearts to CFC campaignhearts to CFC campaignBy Pfc. Im Jin-min

    USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

    YONGSAN GARRISON

    Eighth U.S. Army officials presented

    honorary checks Monday to the U.S.

    Army Garrison-Yongsan and other

    commands, as a tribute to the

    communitys sharing in the 2006

    Combined Federal Campaign-

    Overseas Family Support Youth

    Program.

    The checks represent funds that will

    be made available to the garrison to

    support youth programs.

    The Combined Federal Campaign

    Overseas annually gives Soldiers theopportunity to give to charity, said

    U.S. Forces Korea Policies and

    Programs Chief Hazel Johnson.

    People y can designate a Family

    Support Youth program to donate

    money which then returns to different

    parts of the installation where aid is

    needed.

    Johnson said FSYP funds are

    dedicated to improve the quality of life

    in local communities.

    Overall, the 2006 CFC-Overseas

    campaign raised more than $15.5million in assistance. In addition, more

    than $575,000 went to military

    communities overseas through FSYP.

    CFC-O Campaign Management

    Organization President Renee Acosta

    presented checks to the officials and

    thanked them for their contribution.

    People dont give to be

    recognized, Acosta said. But,

    everyone likes to be recognized. This

    is a ceremony to celebrate the

    generosity of the Soldiers who gave

    to the campaign.

    Community members should

    always think about what they can give

    to others, she said.

    Acosta added that the check

    presentation would hopefully bring

    focus to the 2007 campaign, which will

    kick off Oct. 1.

    Making a FSYP contribution is

    easy, Acosta said. Simply write in

    your contribution next to the letters

    FSYP on your pledge card during this

    year 2007 CFC-Overseas Campaign.

    Maj. Gen. Frank Panter (left), USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. David Hall, Command Sgt.Maj. Diane Foster and Renee Acosta hold a donation check Monday at USFK Headquarters.

    PFC. IM JIN-MIN

    is to compete against teams from other

    areas.

    Palmer said inviting different region

    teams to a competitive swimming

    atmosphere also promoted friendship.

    In the end, the Yongsan Barracudas

    proved to have the most talentedswimmers followed by the Daegu

    Dolphins.

    8 and under: Kalin Tang, Yongsan

    (girl); Samuel Kim, Yongsan (boy)

    9-10 Age Group: Justina Chang,

    Yongsan (girl); Joseph Blyzniuk,

    Yongsan (boy)

    11-12 Age Group: Sydney Shields,

    SwimmersSwimmersSwimmersSwimmersSwimmers from Page 10

    Yongsan (girl); Charles Chang,

    Yongsan (boy)

    13-14 Age Group: Alicia

    Davenport, Daegu (girl); John

    Graham, Yongsan (boy)

    15 & Over Age Group: Rebecca

    Martinez, Daegu (girl); Daniel Garcia,Daegu (boy)

    Next summer, as Camp Humphreys

    comes online, the championship will most

    likely be held at their new facilities that

    also include a ten lane 50 meter pool.

    Palmer said.

    Palmer said the new swim meet will

    be held in a upgraded facility next year.

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    Leader handbook looks atLeader handbook looks atLeader handbook looks atLeader handbook looks atLeader handbook looks at

    first 100 Days of Combatfirst 100 Days of Combatfirst 100 Days of Combatfirst 100 Days of Combatfirst 100 Days of CombatBy Center For Army Lessons Learned

    Army News Service

    A new handbook published by the Center forArmy Lessons Learned at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.,gives leaders a glimpse into the first 100 days ofcombat.

    CALL Leaders Handbook No. 07-27, The First100 Days looks at the first days of combat whenleaders and Soldiers are adjusting to the tacticalenvironment, the enemy and each other.

    Theres no doubt that the early period of thedeployment, when people are gaining anunderstanding of the environment, is the mostdangerous, said Col. Steven Mains, CALL director.

    The information for the handbook came frommore than 1,700 Soldiers and company-level leaders

    with battlefield experience.Most felt leaders should display tactical

    competence, confidence, decisiveness and the willto fight in ways that does not put Soldiers atunnecessary risk.

    The handbook, designed to fit in the cargo pocketof the Army combat uniform, is the second in a seriesof three.

    The first handbook, CALL Soldiers HandbookNo.07-15, The First 100 Days, published in Marchand focused on Soldier-level skills.

    The final book, which will be for staff officers, isexpected to be published later this year.

    Established by the Army in 1985, CALL has themission to collect, analyze, disseminate, integrate andarchive the Armys lessons learned. Although it is

    an Army organization, CALL customers include joint,interagency, intergovernmental and multinationalorganizations.

    CALL has full-time analysts in the Training andDoctrine Command schools and centers, combattraining centers and operational units in Iraq,Afghanistan and the U.S. Their purpose is to enhancerapid information sharing and facilitate the integrationof best practices and issue resolution across theArmy.

    The leaders handbook is available at http://call.army.mil.

    CALL LeadersHandbook No.

    07-27, The First100 Days looksat the first days

    of combat when leaders andSoldiers are

    adjusting to thetacticalenvironment,

    the enemy and

    each other.

    The U.S. Armys Recruiting Command announcedrecently a $20,000 quick-ship bonus for aspiringrecruits. The bonus applies to new recruits with noprior military service who enlist for at least two yearsactive duty in Americas Army. They must agree toreport to basic training within 30 days of enlistment.The program ends Sept. 30.

    The quick-ship bonus contributes to the Armysstrength and efforts to grow the active force by morethan 34,000 Soldiers.

    Americas Army is strong, said Lt. Gen.

    Michael D. Rochelle, the Armys Deputy Chief ofStaff, G-1.To attract interested young men and women we

    know that we must have cutting-edge enlistment andretention options to acquire and retain Americasbest Soldiers. We will meet our commitmentsworldwide and provide the best led, best trained andbest equipped Soldiers to combatant commanders.We urge your continued support.

    The $20,000 quick-ship bonus can be combinedwith the Armys other cash enlistment bonuses, upto a maximum combination of $40,000 if an enlisteesigns up for at least four years.

    Prospective recruits can learn more about theArmys opportunities by visiting a recruiter or loggingon to www.goarmy.com.

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    August 10-16August 10-16August 10-16August 10-16August 10-16

    .

    Hairspray Tracy Turnblad, a biggirl with big hair and an even bigger

    heart, has only one passion--

    dancing. Her dream is to appear on

    "The Corny Collins Show," Baltimore's

    hippest dance party on TV. Tracy

    seems a natural fit for the show

    except for one not-so-little problem--

    she doesn't fit in. Her plus-sized

    figure has always set her apart from

    the cool crowd, which she is

    reminded of by her loving but overly

    protective plus-sized mother. That

    doesn't stop Tracy because if there

    is one thing that this girl knows, it's

    that she was born to dance. Rated

    PG (language, suggestive content,

    teen smoking) 115 minutes

    Nancy Drew(PG) 8:30 p.m.

    Disturbia(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

    The Condemned(R) 8:30 p.m.

    Oceans Thirteen(PG13) 7:30 p.m.

    Nancy Drew(PG) 7:30 p.m.

    Bug(R) 7:30 p.m.

    The Condemned(R) 7:30 p.m.

    Hairspray(PG) 7 p.m.

    Hairspray(PG) 7 p.m.

    Hairspray(PG) 7 p.m.

    Oceans Thirteen(PG13) 7 p.m.

    No Show No Show No Show

    The Simpsons Movie

    (PG13) 9 p.m.The Simpsons Movie

    (PG13) 9 p.m.The Simpsons Movie

    (PG13) 9 p.m.Nancy Drew(PG) 9 p.m.

    Knocked Up(R) 9 p.m.

    Waitress(PG13) 7 p.m.

    Pirates Of The Caribbean 3

    (PG13) 7 p.m.Gracie

    (PG13) 7 p.m.Nancy Drew(PG) 7 p.m.

    28 Weeks Later(R) 7 p.m.

    The Reaping(R) 7 p.m.

    The Invisible(PG13) 7 p.m.

    Harry Potter 5(PG13) 9 p.m.

    No Show No Show No Show

    Transformers(PG13) 6:45 p.m.

    No Show Lucky You(PG13) 6:45 p.m.

    28 Weeks Later(R) 6:45 p.m.

    No Show No Show No Show

    Transformers(PG13) 9:30 p.m.

    The Bourne Ultimatum

    (PG13) 9:30 p.m.The Bourne Ultimatum

    (PG13) 8:30 p.m.The Bourne Ultimatum

    (PG13) 7 p.m.

    Blades Of Glory(PG13) 9 p.m.

    28 Weeks Later(R) 9 p.m.

    Spider-man 3(PG13) 8 p.m.

    Oceans Thirteen(PG13) 7 p.m.

    Perfect Stranger(R) 7 p.m.

    No Show The Bourne Ultimatum(PG13) 7 p.m.

    Nancy Drew(PG) 8 p.m.

    The Condemned(R) 9 p.m.

    Spider-Man 3(PG13) 7 p.m.

    Georgia Rule(R) 7 p.m.

    No Show The Bourne Ultimatum(PG13) 9 p.m.

    Bug(R) 7 p.m.

    The Bourne Ultimatum

    (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

    The Bourne Ultimatum

    (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

    Firehouse Dog(PG) 6:30 p.m.

    The Bourne Ultimatum

    (PG13) 8 p.m.

    Meet The Robinsons

    (G) 6:30 p.m.

    Spider-man 3(PG13)6:30 p.m.

    The Bourne Ultimatum(PG13) 8 p.m.

    Meet The Robinsons

    (G) 6:30 p.m.

    Nancy Drew(PG) 7 p.m.

    Because I Said So(PG13) 6 p.m.

    Premonition(PG13) 6 p.m.

    Oceans Thirteen(PG13) 7 p.m.

    The Messengers(PG13) 6 p.m.

    Nancy Drew(PG) 6 p.m.

    The Messengers(PG13) 6 p.m.

    Nancy Drew(PG) 6 p.m.

    The Bourne Ultimatum All hewanted was to disappear. Instead,

    Jason Bourne is now hunted by the

    people who made him what he is.

    Having lost his memory and the one

    person he loved, he is undeterred by

    the barrage of bullets and a new

    generation of highly-trained killers.

    Bourne has only one objective: to go

    back to the beginning and find out who

    he was. Now, in the new chapter of

    this espionage series, Bourne will hunt

    down his past in order to find a future.

    He must travel from Moscow, Paris,

    Madrid and London to Tangier and New

    York City as he continues his quest to

    find the real Jason Bourne--all the

    while trying to outmaneuver the

    scores of cops, federal officers and

    Interpol agents with him in their

    crosshairs.Rated PG-13 (actionviolence) 115 minutes

    The Simpsons Movie After 18years on the air, Springfield's favorite

    family finally makes it to the big screen.

    Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie

    Simpson will be there, along with

    regulars like Moe the bartender and

    Mr. Burns . Homer Simpson must save

    the world from a catastrophe he

    himself created. Rated PG-13

    (irreverent humor) 87 minutes

    Nancy Drew Nancy Drew, theresourceful teen detective, leaves

    her friendly hometown of River

    Heights for the West Coast and

    enrolls at Hollywood High School.

    There, her unique personal style

    immediately sets her apart from her

    self-absorbed, fast-living peers,

    especially reigning fashionistas Inga

    and Trish, who can't quite figure her

    out but know that everything about

    her is different--from her super-

    smarts and retro manners to her

    perfect picnic lunches and penny

    loafers. Rated PG (violence, thematic

    elements, language) 99 minutes

    Spider-man 3(PG13)6:30 p.m..

    Nancy Drew(PG) 7 p.m.

    Because I Said So(PG13) 6 p.m.

    Premonition(PG13) 6 p.m.

    The Condemned A selectgroup of death row inmates are

    offered the opportunity to compete

    in a deadly game on an abandoned

    island for one week. The winner of

    the game will have his or her

    sentence dropped down to life

    imprisonment and avoid execution.

    Rated R ( violence, language) 113

    minutes

    Knocked Up(R) 9 p.m.

    Knocked Up(R) 7 p.m.

    Harry Potter 5(PG13) 9 p.m.

    Harry Potter 5(PG13) 9 p.m.

    Oceans Thirteen(PG13) 6 p.m.

    Nancy Drew(PG) 9 p.m.

    The Bourne Ultimatum

    (PG13) 7 p.m.The Bourne Ultimatum

    (PG13) 7 p.m.

    Oceans Thirteen(PG13) 7 p.m.

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    USAG-Yongsan

    Worship Services

    Catholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel

    5 p.m. Memorial Chapel

    Tues./Wed. 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital Chapel

    Mon./Thur./Fri. 12:05p.m. Memorial Chapel

    1st Sat. 9a.m. Memorial Chapel

    Jewish Fr iday 7 p.m. South Pos t Chapel

    Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial ChapelUnited Pent. Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelCollective Prot. Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel(Weekly Communion) 9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel(Korean) 9:30 a.m. Hannam Village

    10 a.m. South Post Chapel10 a.m. MTF (R.O.C.K.)10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel

    11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel(Gospel) Noon South Post ChapelKATUSA Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel

    KCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel3rd Tues . 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel

    Area II ChaplainsArea II ChaplainsArea II ChaplainsArea II ChaplainsArea II Chaplains

    Chaplain (LTC) James P. King (Area II Staff Chaplain)

    [email protected] or DSN 738-3009

    Chaplain (MAJ) Adolph G. DuBose (Deputy Area II CH)

    [email protected] or DSN 738-4043

    Chaplain (MAJ) Leo Mora Jr. (Family Life Chaplain)

    [email protected] or DSN 736-3018

    If youve ever been deep sea fishing, then you

    know its a gory sport.There are all sorts of gross things in abundance

    things like worms and cut up squid and fish-gut

    covered t-shirts, stretched over many a protruding

    beer gut.

    The whole thing is an unsightly mess.

    And this whole thing is dependent upon

    something as small as a hook.

    Seriously, just ask my brother-in-law how he

    caughtmy sisters attention.

    Believe methe guy had a hook. He used a

    statement of interest to generate further interest.

    Please note: this kind of fishing can also be very

    messy.

    But life is messy and the truth is were all fishing

    for something some of us simply choose to fishfor compliments, while others of us fish for another

    promotion or a better job.

    Yet with all of this fishing, we often hesitate to

    cast a hook in the direction of the One person who

    promises to sustain us through any situation.

    We hesitate to draw God into our messy world.

    We act as if God is so pure that we cant afford to

    taint Him with our raw humanity.

    In fact, we are often afraid to speak honestly with

    God.

    After all, who wants to tick off the Omnipotent,

    Creator of the Universe?

    But if God is God, then God can handle anything

    including our anger, our hurt and our deepest

    confusion. God does not need us to play polite with

    Him. More than anywhere, we find this truth

    reflected in the Old Testament, when King Davidspeaks honestly to God.

    Out of anger and a sense of abandonment, David

    prays, Lord, why do You cast off my soul? Why

    do You hide Your face from me? I have been

    afflicted and ready to die from my youth; I suffer

    Your terrors; I am distraught Your fierce wrath

    has gone over me; Your terrors have cut me

    offLoved one and friend You have put far from

    me, and my acquaintances into darkness(Psalms

    88:14-18).

    Clearly, Davids prayer does not let God off the

    hook, and perhaps this is the very reason the prayer

    is so powerful because it is an attempt to hook

    God to find God in the middle of great

    difficultyto hold onto the One who knows theanswers, even when they remain a mystery to us.

    So next time you are struggling just to keep your

    head above water, remember, we dont have to get

    cleaned up to go to Godwe just need to go to

    Him.

    Two Way Conversation

    At least Jonah

    talked back to God.

    Often I

    do not even

    do that.

    Poem by Thomas John Carlisle

    Cast your hook for GodCast your hook for GodCast your hook for GodCast your hook for GodCast your hook for GodBy CH (CPT) Heather L. Landrus,

    121st CSH

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    U. S. and KATUSA Soldiers from Camp

    Humphreys spent about ten days at Daechon Beach

    recently, but it wasnt a vacation. Instead, they spent

    at least six hours per day volunteering at the 10th

    annual Boryeong Mud Festival.

    The Soldiers primary mission at the festival was

    to provide language support for the many foreign

    visitors to the event.

    The Boryeong Mud Festival was first launched

    in July 1998 to promote the outstanding quality of

    cosmetic products made from the local mud and to

    support local tourism.

    Since then the Mud Festival has grown in

    popularity and attracts visitors from around the world.

    In order to make foreign visitors vacation more

    pleasant, Boryeong City has picked volunteers to

    facilitate the event, including KATUSA and U.S.

    Soldiers for the language services.

    Upon arrival the Soldiers were stationed in

    different locations around Daecheon Beach,

    including the information center, administration

    headquarters, mud-products sales shop, and so forth.Duty hours were the same for all Soldiers, from

    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with formation twice a day. Despite

    the relaxed surroundings, all Soldiers were held to

    the same standards as if at Camp Humphreys.

    USAG Humphreys Command Sergeant Major

    Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim ensured the

    Soldiers understood the standards while at Daechon

    Beach.

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    United States Army and Republic of Korea Soldiers from USAG Humphreys Garrison pose for a photo during the Mud Festival. The Soldiers volunteered their time for the event.

    By Cpl. Im, Chun-suk

    USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

    Two Korean women put on a smile for the camera at this yearsmud festival at Boryeong. Performers give the crowd a show at Daechon Beach..

    Soldiers enjoy some off time in the mud pit at Boryeong during the mud festival held recently.

    Soldiers and civilians dance to drum beats during the fest.

    PETER YU

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    USAG-H

    Mens Post Softball Championship

    USAG-Humphreys 0 50 033 6 -- 17 21 2

    USAG-Daegu 020 012 0 -- 5 10 2

    HUMPHREYS (17) AB R H RBI

    Mull, LF 4 1 2 1

    Desmond, SS 5 2 2 2

    Hooks, CF 5 2 4 6

    Howell, P 5 0 3 0

    Canady, PR 0 1 0 0

    Adams, IB 3 2 1 2

    Parrish, PR 0 0 0 0

    Holloway, C 4 2 1 0

    Tripp, RF 5 3 3 5

    Profitt, RCF 4 2 3 0

    Martell, 2B 4 1 2 0

    Snyder, 3B 3 1 0 0

    Totals 42 17 21 16

    DAEGU (5) ABR H RBI

    Berry, CF 3 0 0 0

    Elder, LF 4 0 2 1Roberts, C 4 1 2 0

    Koreen, 3B 3 0 1 0

    Grasse, RCF 4 0 1 1

    Hillard, P 3 1 1 0

    Wagner, SS 3 1 0 0

    Morgan, RF 3 2 2 0

    Gregory, 1B 1 0 1 0

    Brock, IB 1 0 0 0

    Hoang, 2B 1 0 0 1

    Johnson, 2B 1 0 0 0

    Totals 31 5 10 3

    2BMull, Desmond, Howell; HR Hooks (2),

    Adams, Tripp (2). Sac Mull, Hoang. Double

    Play Humphreys (2) Desmond-Adams;

    Desmond-Martell-Adams. Error Snyder, Profitt,

    Wagner, Koreen

    Humphreys 11, Casey 9

    Osan 14, Daegu 4

    Humphreys 15, Yongsan 11

    Daegu 16, Casey 12 (Casey eliminated)

    Humphreys 20, Osan 8

    Daegu 17, Yongsan 14 (Yongsan eliminated)

    Daegu 28, Osan 11 (Osan eliminated)

    USAG-RC

    USAG-Casey 30 Kilometer Bike Race

    Mens Division Open

    1, 1:02, CW2 Nie Jones,

    2, 1:03, Capt. Matthew Nielson

    Mens Division Senior

    1, 1:05, Staff Sgt. Nelson Broussand,

    2, 1:14, Capt. Dale Woodhouse

    USAG-Y

    Summer Basketball League

    Summer Basketball League

    Kanakas (52), 2/2 Avn (41)

    Mulayo (47), Nowuno (40)

    94th MP (25), All Cl (55)

    Mulayo (41), 121st CSH (30)

    94th MP (2), 2/2 Avn (0)

    Kanakas (36), Mulayo (38)

    All Cl (57), Nowuno (59)

    Kanakas (39), 94th MP (35)

    Standings

    Mulayo 10-1

    Nowuno 7-3

    Kanakas 7-3

    121st CSH 5-5

    All Cl 3-6

    94th MP 2-7

    2/2 Avn 0-9

    Upcoming Events and News

    10 KM Roadrace Aug. 18, 8 a.m. at Colier.

    Trent Gym Basketball Court closed Aug. 13-18

    for refinishing.

    Collier Field house Basketball Court closed Aug.

    20-25 for refinishing.

    Aerobics, Yoga, Spinning and Martial Arts

    Classes are offered at Trent, Collier and Hannam

    at various times. Contact your local Sports

    Office at 738-8608.

    USAG-HUMPHREYS The curse is history. Beating dual

    archrivals Yongsan and Osan along the way, the USAG-

    Humphreys Mens Post-Level Softball team rolled to the Korea-

    wide title, ripping USAG-Daegu, 17-5 in the finals at Soldier Field

    here Sunday.

    It has been a long time coming, said Bulldogs Coach Marcus

    Lux, who took his fifth team into the Korea-wide Tournament and

    finally emerged with the top prize.

    We may have had more talented teams and individual players

    in the past, Lux said, but we have never had a group as dedicated

    and as willing to put the team first. Everyone on the roster from

    the players on the field to those on the bench were focused on

    getting the job done. And we had some pretty good and loud

    fans, too, that helped keep the spirits high.

    The Bulldogs pounded out 21 hits including five homerunsand three doubles in blowing out Daegu with centerfielder Doug

    Hooks and rightfielder Gerald Tripp blasting two round-trippers

    each and combining for 11 runs batted in. First baseman Phil Big

    A Adams added a two-run blast.

    Meanwhile, the Humphreys defense was rock solid turning

    two double plays to choke off Daegu rallies.

    More importantly, we didnt make any mental errors on either

    offense or defense, Lux said. We took the bases we should

    have taken on offense and we threw to the right base on defense.

    We played the game the way its supposed to be played for the

    entire tournament. Thats why we won.

    The Bulldogs entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed, having

    lost three of four to Yongsan and splitting with both Osan and

    Daegu in the regular season. Lux knew that those teams loomed

    on the horizon as Humphreys opened tournament action against

    USAG-Casey in a game marred by both hard rain and lightening.

    We never would have been able to play this tournament

    anywhere else in Korea, said Area Sports Director Lonnie Herring.

    But our artificial Field Turf has great drainage and even a hard

    rain doesnt make it unsafe. We knew that as long as the lightening

    stayed away we would be okay.

    Lightning didnt stay away in the opener and with the score

    tied at 2, Mother Nature brought everything to an immediate halt

    with half a dozen bolts on the horizon.

    We immediately stopped play, Herring said. We have a

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    house rule that we have to wait a half hour after lightning hasbeen spotted. If theres another bolt, the 30 minutes starts all

    over again.

    The lightning was gone from the sky as play resumed, but it

    wasnt gone from the field as Casey jumped into an 8-2 lead and

    had the Bulldogs on the ropes.

    Thats where we showed ourselves what we were made of,

    Lux said. We scored twice in the fourth, three times in the fifth

    and then put Casey away with four more in the sixth. Meanwhile,

    the defense tightened up and we won 11-9.

    But now it was time to meet Yongsan the first place team and

    pre-tournament favorite.

    Yongsan has led to some big disappointments in the past,

    Lux said. For some reason, they always seem to have our number

    especially in tournament play. Weve had games all but won

    and then something would happen a error, a wind-blown hit, a

    key injury. It was like we were cursed. But not this time.The game opened with Yongsan putting a four-spot on the

    board in the top of the first. But the Bulldogs answered with four

    of their own and then added three more in the bottom of the

    second. Humphreys also scored in the third, fourth and fifth and

    emerged with a 15-11 victory.

    In the past, some of our better teams would have fallen four

    behind and just given up, Lux said. But these guys dont quit.

    Heck, we beat the rain and the lightning to beat Casey. Whats

    four runs?

    The victory earned the Bulldogs a date with Osan in the

    Winners Bracket finals with a berth in the championship awaiting

    the victor. Osan had gotten a break in the early rounds as first

    Kunsan and then Wonju were unable to field teams for the

    tournament.

    Humphreys put two on the board in the top of the second, but

    Osan answered with three in the second and three more in thethird to take a 6-2 lead. It was then that the Bulldogs decided to

    bite, scoring 13 times in the top of the fourth, sending 18 batters

    to the plate. The Mustangs were broken and fell 20-8 in six frames.

    Daegu, meanwhile, was fighting its way back through the

    Losers Bracket, eliminating Casey, 16-12; Yongsan, 17-14; and

    advancing to the finals by ripping Osan, 28-11. But maybe Daegu

    should have saved some of that firepower for the finals as they

    were no match for the Bulldogs and went home with second-

    place hardware.

    Humphreys first baseman Phil Adams cant dig out the errant throw as Daegus Mark Wagner is safe at first in finals action Sunday. Adams

    and the Bulldogs dug out a lot more than they missed as they thumped Daegu 17-5 for the Korea Post-Level Mens title.

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