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WASHINGTON – The Army isreorganizing its commands and specifiedheadquarters to accelerate transformationefforts and increase the Army’sresponsiveness at home and abroad.

The new structure identifies three typesof headquarters: Army Commands, ArmyService Component Commands and DirectReporting Units.

“Breaking the major Army commands outinto three entities recognizes the roles andscopes of units’ authorities andresponsibilities,” said Col. John Phelan of theOffice of Institutional Army Adaptation. “Thisrestructuring defines, aligns and assigns. Italso gives functional experts the responsibilityand authority to provide seamless support.”

The three Army Commands are: U.S. ArmyForces Command (designated by theSecretary of the Army as both an ArmyCommand under the direction ofHeadquarters, Department of the Army andthe Army Service Component Command toU.S. Joint Forces Command), U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command and U.S.Army Materiel Command.

The nine Army Service ComponentCommands are comprised primarily ofoperational organizations serving as the Armycomponent for a combatant commander. Theyare:! U.S. Army Europe,! U.S. Army Central,! U.S. Army North,! U.S. Army South,! U.S. Army Pacific,! U.S. Army Special Operations Command,! Military Surface Deployment andDistribution Command, and! U.S. Army Space and Missile DefenseCommand/Army Strategic Command andEighth U.S. Army.

Each of the 11 Direct Reporting Units arecomprised of one or more units withinstitutional or operating functions, providingbroad general support to the Army in a normallysingle, unique discipline not availableelsewhere in the Army. They are: U.S. ArmyNetwork Enterprise Technology Command/

Spc. Jeff Shafer helps evacuate a “victim” of a simulated Balboni Theater chemical attack Saturday. For the complete story and morephotos, see Page 9.

DAVID MCNALLY

Army restructurescommands to speedtransformationArmy News Service

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WASHINGTON – The DefenseDepartment will informservicemembers who could be affectedby the May theft of personal data fromthe Department of Veterans Affairsthrough their monthly pay statements.

DoD is in the middle of an analysisto determine how many active-duty,Reserve and National Guardservicemembers could be affected bythe data loss, which occurred when aVA employee loaded personal data ontoa laptop, which was then stolen fromhis home, according to Lt. Col. JeremyMartin.

The VA initially reported that the datastolen included personal information on

as many as 26.5 million veterans, andlater updated the report to include asmany as 1.1 million active-dutyservicemembers, 430,000 NationalGuardsmen and 645,000 members ofthe Reserves as possible victims.

These numbers are preliminary, asthe DoD and VA are still working todetermine what data was on thelaptop.

When the analysis is completed inupcoming weeks, the DefenseFinance and Accounting Service willinform servicemembers who aredetermined to be vulnerable by puttinga note on the bottom of their monthlyleave and earnings statements, Martinsaid. The note will include phonenumbers and Web sites that will

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provide more information on identitytheft and what troops can do toprotect themselves, he said.

The VA has set up a special Website and a toll-free telephone numberfor those possibly affected by the dataloss: www.firstgov.gov and (800)333-4636. Each features up-to-datenews and information on the datacompromise. The Web site providessteps on how to check credit reports,how to guard against identity theft,and who to call if an individual believesany fraudulent activity is occurringwith his or her personal information.

Information relating to the defeatof identity theft is also available at theMilitary OneSource Web site:www.militaryonesource.com.

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Never before in the historyof our nation has supportfor the American service

member been stronger.Never before in the history of the

all-volunteer Army has the spirit of theAmerican Soldier been morecelebrated, revered, written about anddiscussed in the media than now.

No matter one’s political beliefsor position on the war, the youngmen and women who nobly chooseto serve their nation are by and largesupported by the American public.

Each of us who wear a uniformdo what our nation asks of us eachand every day, no matter what jobone holds or where one is stationed.

Each of us performs a duty thevast majority shy away from andthat in and of itself is reason to beproud of every man and womanwho was brave enough to take theoath.

Everyone has strengths andtalents that are showcased in their

Area 1! Assault consummated by battery, Drunk and DisorderlyConduct –June 2, Subject 1 and Victim 1 were involved in averbal altercation, that turned physical when Subject 1 struckVictim 1 on the face with a closed fist. Subject 1 wasapprehended and transported to the Camp Stanley MPStation, where he/she was administered a series of FieldSobriety Tests, that he/she failed. Subject 1 was transportedto the Stanley Troop Medical Clinic, where he/she wasadministered a command-directed blood alcohol test, withresults pending. Subject 1 was transported back to theStanley MP Station, where he/she was released to his/herunit. June 5, Subject 1 reported to the Camp Stanley MPStation, where he/she was advised of (and waived) his/herlegal rights, rendering a written sworn statement admittingto the offenses. This is an alcohol-related incident.Investigation continues by Military Police Investigations.! Wrongful Use of Marijuana, – May 10, Subject 1 testedpositive for tetrahydrocannabinol, the active ingredient ofmarijuana, after submitting a urine sample during a uniturinalysis April 27. May 23, The subject reported to theCamp Casey Provost Marshal Office where he/she was

MP BlotterThe following entries were excerpted from the

military police blotters. These entries may be incompleteand do not imply the guilt or innocence of any person.

Highlight Soldier success, service to nationBy Sgt. 1st Class Kanessa R. Trent2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

daily tasks and overall jobperformance.

Every person, no matter the rankor position, also has weaknessesand shortfalls that will sometimesshow despite the fact that mostpeople strive for excellence andwant to be at the top of their game.Soldiers as a rule want to stand outand shine. Soldiers havecompetitiveness about them and aimto succeed in all they do.

Sadly, it is within our own ranksthat what it means to be a Soldierisn’t always as readily celebrated.While so many young people whoare by all accounts eligible to servein the Armed Forces choose not to,we as American Soldiers are part ofan organization made up ofvolunteers who all joined fordifferent reasons, but whom allchoose to serve just the same.

Certainly there are things we allneed to do better, both personallyand professionally.

All too often I hear leaders in thisArmy talk about what Soldiers

who are fortunate enough to wearthis uniform should step back anddo the same.

The U.S. Army isn’t, never wasand never will be a perfectorganization. What it is, however, isa powerful and amazing outfit madeup of men and women everyoneshould be proud of – most of allthose of us who serve side by sideone another.

We’re all works in progresslearning as we go. Rather thanfocus solely on what we don’talways get right, we should proudlycelebrate that which we do.

(Editor’s Note: Sgt. 1st ClassKanessa Trent is NCOIC for the 2IDPublic Affairs Office.)

advised of (and waived) his/her legal right, rendering a writtensworn statement denying the offense. Investigationcontinues by MPI.Area 2! Damage to Personal Property – Victim 1’s 1992 DodgeStealth was damaged while it was legally parked, securedand unattended. Damages consisted of three majorscratches and one major dent on the passenger side of thevehicle. A search for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met withnegative results. Victim 1 rendered a written sworn statementattesting to the incident. Investigation continues by MPI.Area 3! Larceny of Government Property – Between 10 a.m.May15 and 9:30 a.m. June 1, person(s) unknown, by meansunknown, removed Victim 1’s Army camouflaged helmet(that was left secured and unattended) from Bldg. 577,Rm. 204. Person(s) unknown then fled the scene in anunknown direction. There were no visible signs of forcedentry. Estimated Cost of Lost is $326. Investigationcontinues by MPI.Area 4! Drunk Driving – While operating a POV, Subject 1 wasstopped at a DUI checkpoint conducted by KoreanNational Police and asked for a breath sample. Subject 1was administered a Portable Breathalyzer Test, with a

aren’t doing right, what mistakesare being made, what leaders aren’tdoing that they should be rather thanhighlighting Soldier’s day-to-daymission successes.

While I whole-heartedly agreethat leaders at every level need toalways do what’s right, set andenforce standards and lead byexample, it is my belief that a well-deserved pat on the back for a jobwell done goes a long way and isusually all a good Soldier needs tocontinue serving well.

While we all benefit fromcorrective criticism, or on-the-spotcorrections, a balanced deliverymakes all the difference. While it’seasy to stand back and point outflaws or deficiencies and makerecommendations to fix those, it’snot always as easy to stand backand evaluate the trueaccomplishments and the enormousachievements of those in our ranks.

While our nation has pulledtogether to support our troops withunwaiverable resolve, those of us

result of 0.122 percent blood alcohol content. Subject 1was apprehended, transported to the Busan-jin PoliceStation, processed and released by KNP at 11 p.m. This isa final report.Area 5! Shoplifting – A subject was observed putting a ringon his/her finger and departed the Base Exchange withoutrendering payment. The subject was apprehended andtransported to the Security Force Confinement Centerwhere he/she was advised of his/her rights. Subjectacknowledged his/her rights, declined legal counsel andrendered a written statement. Estimated Cost of Lost is$5.95.! Resisting Arrest, Drunk and Disorderly Conduct,Damage to Personal Property – Subject 1 threw a piece ofwood through the right rear window of Victim 1’s POV,while he/she was driving south on Masan Road. Subject1 started to pull away and resist apprehension while beingdetained. The subject was escorted to the Main Gate wherehe/she was handcuffed and searched. Subject wastransported to Bldg. 1425 and consented to a PBT withresults of .211 percent BAC. Subject was advised of his/her legal rights, that he/she acknowledged, requestinglegal counsel and refusing to make a written swornstatement. Subject was released to his/her unit.

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Warrant OfficerRecruiting Team Visits

A Warrant Officer Recruiting Teamwill brief on qualifications andapplication procedures for becomingU.S. Army warrant officers. ThroughJune 24, the team will visit YongsanGarrison and camps Humphreys,Carroll and Henry. For information onHenry or Carroll, call 768-7154; onYongsan Garrison, call 724-6330; andat Humphreys, call 753-7598.

IG Positions AvailableThe United States Forces Korea andEighth Army Inspector General’sOffice is looking for officers andNCOs who desire to becomeinspectors general in Area II. Soldiersin the rank of major (branchimmaterial) and Sgt. 1st Class (MOS42A/42L and 92Y) are sought to serveas inspectors general. There is alsoan opening for an IG position in therank of captain at Camp Humphreys.For information, call Lt. Col. LevernEady at 725-6739.

FY06 Colonel PromotionSelection Board

The FY06 Colonel ACC PromotionSelection Board will convene July 25.All lieutenant colonels with an ActiveDuty Date of Rank between Sept. 2,2002, and Sept. 30, 2003, will competebelow the promotion zone. Alllieutenant colonels with an ADORbetween June 2, 2001, and Sept. 1, 2002,will compete in the promotion zone.Those lieutenant colonels with anADOR of June 1, 2001, and earlier willcompete above the zone.Officers with an approved separationdate within 90 days of the convene dateof the board (separation date thru Oct.23, 2006) are not eligible forconsideration.In order to be eligible for considerationby the board, all mandatory or optionalOERS must be received, error-free, inthe Evaluation Reports Branch, NLTJuly 14. The “thru date” for Complete-the-record Reports is July 26, 2006.All eligible lieutenant colonels areencouraged to review their photo and/or submit a new one if required, NLTJuly 19.The board will offer the capability of“My Board File.” Simply by going tohttps://www.hrc.army.mil, users canview their OMPF, digital photo andORB. Eligible officers are authorizedto access “My Board File” from May31, 2006, to July 19, 2006.

For additional guidance, officerscan visit their unit S1 or servicingPSB. MILPER Message Number06-086, FY06 Colonel ArmyCompetitive Category Zones ofConsideration, can be accessed bylogging on to www.hrc.army.mil,clicking HRC Alexandria andselecting MILPER Messages.

Soldiers of 176th Finance Battalionrecently visited the Korean MilitaryAcademy, Korea’s training academy forRepublic of Korea Army officers.

The trip was part of the 176th’sGood Neighbor Program. Each monththe battalion sponsors a trip to exploreSouth Korean culture. The trips, knownin the battalion as “KATUSA Trips,” areorganized and led by a KoreanAugmentation to theU.S. Army Soldier. Thetrips give the KATUSASoldiers an opportunityto share their country, culture andtraditions with their Americancounterparts. The trips also give the U.S.Soldiers an opportunity to get out andto see the sights of their host country.

“We use public transportation —subway or buses — so everyone learnshow to get out and around Seoul. Wevisit the site and then find a Korean

‘KATUSA Trip’ takes finance Soldiers to KMABy Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Sullivan176th Finance Battalion

restaurant to have something to eat. It’sa great way to learn about Korea,” said176th Fin. Bn. Senior KATUSA Soldier,Sgt. Chae Bong Kyoo, who organizedthe KMA trip.

The guide for the military academytrip was Capt. Kwon Hyung Do of theArea II ROK Support Office. Hegraduated from KMA’s Class 52 in 1995and shared some of his experienceswhile attending the academy. “Classeswere very tough, and we had to study

all day and night tograduate from here,”Kwon said.

Established in1946, the Korea Military Academy wasbuilt mainly because Korea needed aplace to educate army officers on anacademic and a military level. In addition,the academy serves to educate peopleon the important national role that themilitary plays in defending the country.KMA is similar to the U.S. MilitaryAcademy at West Point.

During the tour, Soldiers observed amilitary review parade, visited the KMAmuseum, received a briefing on thehistory of the academy and climbed atopthe 64-foot Memorial Tower. They alsohad an opportunity to talk with a numberof KMA cadets currently enrolled inschool. Their participation yielded anunderstanding of the ROK Army’shistory, present and future.

The trip was especially interesting dueto the visit of Cadet Jennifer MacGibbonwho currently attends West Point.MacGibbon is completing her CadetTroop Lead Training tour at the 176thFin. Bn. and will graduate from USMAnext summer.

The Korean cadets were excited toshare their KMA experiences withMacGibbon.

Past 176th Fin. Bn. KATUSA Tripsinclude touring the Gyeongbok Palace,shopping at Insadong, hiking onDobongsan and attending sporting andperforming arts events.

“It’s a great way to learnabout Korea.”

GANGNEUNG –– For Anna Park, a 13-year-old fromSinyongsan Elementary School, the three-hour bus tripfrom Yongsan to Gangneung June 10 was well worth it. “Ilike this tour because I am with my American friends,” theKorean sixth-grader commented in perfect English.

Twice a month, on the second and fourth Saturdays,Korean elementary and middle school children in Yongsanand its vicinities join the joint American and KoreanSaturday Cultural Tour Program. This program is part ofthe Good Neighbor Program between the YongsanAmerican community and the local communities in Yongsanand its nearby surrounding communities.

This program is managed by Michael Lee, Area II andYongsan Garrison’s Army Community Services Koreanlanguage, history and culture instructor. The othercomponent of the program is the English Class programsfor Korean children and adults.

“I come to the Saturday Cultural Tours because I like

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By Chief Warrant Officer Teddy C. Datuin1st Signal Brigade

the Americans,” said Jenny Yoon, a 14-year-old eighth-grader at Ewha Middle School in Seodaemun-gu. “All ofthe Americans are very nice and the older ones are funny.They say easy and simple words.”

Eric Kattner, a servicemember with the Commander,U.S. Naval Forces Korea and a newcomer to Korea,believes that the Saturday Cultural Tour is an excellentopportunity to experience not only Seoul but thesurrounding and distant areas as well.

In spite of the morning rain, the June 10 trip toGangneung included eight Americans, five Korean adultsand 13 Korean elementary and middle school students.

It was a scenic trip all along the way, one-and-a-half-hour, before Gangneung. Both sides of the highway weregreen tree-covered mountains and the valleys were coloredgreen by growing rice and vegetables.

After a traditional Korean lunch at the Gaya FamilyRestaurant in downtown Gangneung, the tour group

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Eric Kattner, a CNFK servicemember flanked by two Korean middle school students at the Gaya Family Restaurant in downtown Gangneung,waiting for more of the side dishes to be served.

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enjoyed a leisurely stroll on one of thetwo major beaches of Gangneung.About 20 minutes later, the groupenjoyed another scenic view of the EastSea at Gangneung when all the tourmembers were awed by the beauty ofHyu-hyu-am, a small temple situated onoddly shaped rocks on the coast.

Although the majority of the childrensaid they prefer the big city life in Seoul,all seemed to enjoy their time in thecountry. Tommy Seo, a Korean eighth-grader at Baemoon Middle School inYongsan-gu, summed it up by saying “Ilike the countryside because there aremany trees and there is no smog.”

All the school children and hundredsmore are enrolled in the English ClassProgram offered at the Seobinggo,Hananggo and I-Park Koreancommunity centers on weekends andtwice on weekdays. Volunteer teachersare mostly Seoul American Middle andHigh School students and someAmerican spouses. Most of the Koreanchildren have been enrolled in theprogram for two years.

Most have already established agood relationship with their Americanvolunteer teachers and most havealready adopted American or Englishfirst names.

Lee Jung Won, one of the Koreanadults who accompanied her son onthe trip to Gangneung, remarked thatalthough this was her first time to bewith foreigners, she felt like shealready knew the Americans very well.“They are very nice, kind and veryfriendly. I hope to participate again,”she said with a big smile.

“More importantly, it is theinteraction between the Koreans andAmericans which promotes a healthyrelationship,” saidd Kattner, referring tothe Saturday Cultural Tour program.“The education and friendships madeduring these joint tours make theSaturday Cultural Tour an opportunitythat shouldn’t be passed up.”

For information on the SaturdayCultural Tour, visit www.sattour.wo.to/or contact Michael Lee [email protected].

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TEDDY C. DATUIN

Anna Park, a 13-year old Sinyongsan Elementary School Korean sixth grader feeding the fish atthe Hyu-hyu-am temple site on a strange shaped rocky coastline of the East Sea.

9th Signal Command (Army) (NETCOM/9th SC (A)); U.S. Army MedicalCommand; U.S. Army Intelligence andSecurity Command; U.S. Army CriminalInvestigation Command; U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers; U.S. Army MilitaryDistrict of Washington; U.S. Army Testand Evaluation Command; U.S. MilitaryAcademy; U.S. Army Reserve Command;U.S. Army Acquisition SupportCommand and; U.S. Army InstallationManagement Agency.

Realignment changes werenecessitated by the Army’s changingmissions, said Lt. Col. Darrell Wilson,functional team leader for therealignment.

“In the global-basing strategy that’sbeen put out, we’re going to become,for the most part, a CONUS-based forcethat projects capability out to where itneeds to be projected,” Wilson said.“We’re becoming modular so we can

quickly form up and tailor the righttools for the right job, making us a moreagile, adaptable and flexible service.”

The restructuring accomplishes fourobjectives:! It recognizes the global role andmulti-disciplined functions of the ArmyCommands;! It establishes the Army ServiceComponent Commands as reportingdirectly to the Department while servingas the Army’s single point of contactfor a combatant command;! It acknowledges Direct ReportingUnits as functional proponents at theDepartment of the Army level; and! It enables the Army to set thefoundation for gaining bettereffectiveness and efficiencies bytransforming its business processes,while operationally focusing thetheater Armies to combatantcommands.

June 16, 2006

PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM

Staff Sgt. James Hanson receives Soldiers arriving at Camp Stanley’s Warrior Readiness Center June 5. “As soon as Soldiers get here, we assign them to the appropriate rooms,” Hanson said.

W R CW R CW R CW R CW R C prepares troops to prepares troops to prepares troops to prepares troops to prepares troops to ‘‘‘‘‘fight tonightfight tonightfight tonightfight tonightfight tonight’’’’’By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP STANLEY—While allincoming Soldiers’ Korea experiencebegins the moment their airplane touchesdown at Incheon, for future Warriors ofthe 2nd Infantry Division, the “2IDExperience” begins at Camp Stanley andthe Warrior Readiness Center.

That is where a comprehensive five-day program readies the Soldiers for lifein Area I and begins preparing them to“fight tonight.”

“As soon as the Soldiers get here, wehave room rosters,” said Staff Sgt. JamesHanson, in -processing noncommissionedofficer at Camp Stanley WRC. “We assignthem to the appropriate rooms; officerswith officers, NCOs with same, andprivates with privates.”

Soldiers arrive at the WRC Mondaythrough Friday. As soon as they arrive,they get started on administrative inprocessing such as updating theiremergency contact and life insuranceforms. Soldiers arriving from AdvancedIndividual Training have an opportunityto get the new Common Access Cardissued to them.

There are two complete groupsmatriculating at the same time. The groupthat arrives Monday begins their classesWednesday; the group that arrivesThursday begins their classes Friday.

“We currently use Wednesday andFriday as day one due to the pattern ofpersonnel shipments that arrive from 1RCin Yongsan,” said Capt. Ré Pinkcombe,commander of the WRC.

The WRC actually runs twosimultaneous classes for in processing,from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. the newarrivals are assigned to their rooms, wherethey receive their locks, linens and storetheir baggage. From 1 until 2 p.m. theygo to their first classes, where they viewa welcome video from the commanding

general and the division commandsergeant major, and receive a welcome toKorea packet and a history briefing about2ID.

“At that time we collect their CentralIssue Facility records, orders and leaveforms,” Pinkcombe said. “They get anAssignment Incentive Program briefing,voter registration cards and they reviewthe WRC policies for which they will beheld accountable.”

The rest of the day includes briefingsfrom the chaplain, USO and CommunityBank They also start their medical anddental in processing.

“They get smallpox and anthraxvaccines, plus we collect their medical anddental records,” Pinkcombe said. “Theycomplete their personal data sheets, andget briefed on post traumatic stressdisorder by the end of the first day.”

The second day is when the activework begins.

“I give them a basic overview of whatis to come during the week, policy lettersand the programs of instruction from dayone all the way to day five,” Hanson said.What classes they attend and their timeand locations also are included in that brief.

“I give them the commander’s policyletter number eight briefing, which is thedocument that tells them what they canand cannot do while they are here,”Hanson continued. “Day two they havean introduction to physical readinesstraining, and the 2ID Warrior Standardsbriefing, which is given by variouscommand sergeants major in the 2ID onwhat to expect in regard to WarriorStandards.”

Today’s Warriors are perhaps the best-prepared Soldiers in 2ID’s history becauseof the wide variety of instruction,including Korean cultural instruction, theyreceive at the WRC.

“They have Korean culture andAmerican Red Cross classes,” Hanson

said.Understanding Korean culture and even

getting to know some common Koreanphrases is important for the Soldier inKorea, especially since he or she is themost visible ambassador the United Stateshas in Korea.

“The Soldiers go on a Korean culturetour that includes a traditional Koreanmeal, a tour of the municipal building anda tour of the joint security area so theycan see into North Korea,” Hanson said.

During the five days of instruction, theSoldier receives information and classeson virtuallyeverythingthat affectshis or her lifeas a Warriorin 2ID.

T h eDivisionEqual Opportunity Office givesinstruction about sexual assault andhuman trafficking and prostitution;Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programoffice briefs on alcohol and drugprevention; and Army CommunityServices hold classes about finances,travel pay and entitlements. Many otherclasses center on situational awarenessissues such as prevention of hot and coldweather injuries and crime prevention.

Soldiers also learn about all the thingsthat make life easier in 2ID, such as theArmy and Air Force Exchange System,education centers, Better Opportunities forSingle and unaccompanied Soldiers, andMorale Welfare and Recreation programs.

The Soldiers’ last day at the WRCincludes a brief from the Division StaffJudge Advocate office before leavingCamp Stanley for their respective units.

Keeping 84 to 100 Soldiersmatriculating through the WRC in eachgroup undoubtedly brings situations thatneed immediate attention.

“I’m always putting out the fires thatspring up around here,” said Sgt. 1st ClassWade Fridley, movement control NCOIC,WRC, Special Troops Battalion.

“If a Soldier is told he can sponsor hisfamily here himself and moves them in, Iundoubtedly get a call from his superiorwanting to know why this Soldier has hisfamily here in an unaccompanied zone.Then I have to explain the policy to thatofficer to solve the situation,” Fridley said.

“Those types of situations arecommon,” Fridley continued. “Sometimeswe get a Soldier that is younger than 18

and we have to sendhim back to the States.Things like thathappen all the time,”Fridley said.

All of the Soldiersrunning the WRC areborrowed military

manpower, or on loan from other units in2ID, Pinkcombe said. It takes a great firstsergeant to keep things running smoothly.

“I come to work between 4:30 and 5a.m. The first thing I do is check thephysical training formations to make surethey are in proper uniform, and that theyknow what the proper uniform is. Then Icheck to make sure the NCOs are trainingthem properly,” said 1st Sgt. MaryMaczko, WRC.

“If Sgt. Fridley has a situation that hecannot solve or he is stuck on a particularproblem, then I will help him solve it if itis something to do with the program ofinstruction, or if someone needssomething verified, then he will send themto me.”

Regardless of the situation or whatproblems may arise, the team at the WRCworks together to meet the challenge andto complete their mission of turningSoldiers into 2ID Warriors.

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“Today’s Warriors are perhaps thebest-prepared Soldiers in 2ID’s historybecause of the wide variety ofinstruction, including Korean culturalinstruction, they receive at the WRC.”

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Brig. Gen. H.T. LandwermeyerJr., IMA-Korea Region Office director, discusses the game during the BOSS golf tournament June 9.

CRC hosts BOSS golf championshipBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD—BetterOpportunities for the Single andunaccompanied Soldiers is a group thatsponsors many events throughout theyear aimed at providing opportunitiesfor Soldiers that would normally beunavailable.

“This is a great way for the sergeantsand first sergeants to bring out theirdeserving Soldiers, pay their greens andentry fees, and come out as a teambecause this is a team event,” said JayUnderwood, recreation director ofMorale, Welfare and Recreation at CampRed Cloud. “Everyone gets to play.There is no pressure at all so the Soldiercan come out here and have some funon this nice sunny day.”

No one has to be a golf pro to playin this championship. As a matter of

fact, anyone can buy free golf strokescalled “Mulligan.”

“We sold 99 Mulligans today,”Underwood said. “A Mulligan is a freestroke. If a player has made an unluckyshot and he needs another to improvehis score, then he can use his Mulliganand shoot over again.”

This championship is not designedfor those that could give Tiger Woodscompetition.

“This event is designed for beginninggolfers. As a matter of fact, we letbeginners tee up in the fairway,”Underwood said.

It takes about four hours to playthrough CRC’s 18-hole golf course.

“This is an 18-hole event capped offwith a barbecue dinner and awardsceremony,” Underwood said.

The tournament was a success, Spc.Scott Patton from Camp Hovey made

a hole in one. First place came with atied score of 53 for both Command Sgt.Maj. Alan Pendergast’s team and Lt.Col. William Huber’s team. The tie wasdecided with a score card handicapplayoff. The winner was the team ofAllan Pendergast, Terry Coy, andRonnie Curry and Pfc. Stuart Hamilton.Second place went to William Huber,Scott Meredith, Kim Pok man, and Sgt.Ron Longorio. Third place went toChong Uk, Park Chong uk, Spc. JamesStraight and Nick Wiser.

Players also won awards for othergolfing feats. Award for the longestdrive went to Coy. Award for the closetto the pin was given to Park Chong uk.The guest of honor for the tournamentwas Brig. Gen. H.T. Landwermeyer Jr.,KORO director.

Government crGovernment crGovernment crGovernment crGovernment credit caredit caredit caredit caredit card training held in Ard training held in Ard training held in Ard training held in Ard training held in Area Iea Iea Iea Iea IBy Margaret Banish-DonaldsonArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD – Area I and 2nd InfantryDivision Soldiers and civilians received mandatorytraining June 7 in the Camp Red Cloud educationcenter on the proper use of the U.S. governmentpurchase card. The training detailed what can andcannot be purchased with the GPC.

“If everything is working correctly,” said LeeWright, Contracting Command Korea, “the billingofficial is the key person in the chain. The person canreview each purchase and stop a mistake before ithappens. Suspected misuse of the GPC can causethe suspension, fines, jail time or other disciplinaryactions of the billing official and cardholder.”

Only individuals who have been granted specificauthority to do so may obligate the government toan expenditure of funds. This means thecardholders are the only people in the organizationwho have authority to place an order for goods orservices to be paid for with U.S. government funds.No one else may legally order supplies or services.

“Splitting is definitely prohibited,” Wright said.“Splitting occurs when a known requirement isdivided into two or more purchases because thetotal price exceeds the procurement authority ofthe cardholder.

“This training ensures everybody knows theirresponsibilities,” Wright told the card holders andbilling officials. “If there is any question, you needto check with the legal office. There are manyrestrictions on the use of appropriated funds.”

IMPAC, or the international merchant purchaseauthorization card, is how U.S. Army units andagencies locally purchase official goods or servicesunder $2,500. The cardholder is responsible forensuring he or she does not exceed the monthlylimit. Wright said if you exceed your monthlylimit, the U.S. Bank will decline the transaction –the merchant will not be able to get authorization.

One of the major challenges is to ensure trainedalternates are in place when somebody leaves tomake sure the program does not come to a haltduring personnel transitions.

This is the sixth year Area I has conducted GPCtraining for cardholders and billing officials.

“The main purpose of the training is education,to stay within the rules,” said Wright. “The 2ndInf. Div. Resource Management Office audits theirpeople every month by the 10th so there are fewproblems in Area I. I wish all the other areas wereas proficient.”



Mitchell’s AiringWorld Cup Series

Mitchell’s will open its doors Mondayat 3:30 a.m. to air the 4 a.m. game againstFrance. Breakfast buffet will be eggs,bacon, sausage, toast and coffee for$4.95. Mitchell’s will close after thegame for its monthly facilitymaintenance.

Warrior SwimmingChampionship

Camp Casey will host the WarriorDivision Swimming Championship atthe Hanson Pool Saturday. Race DayRegistration will be 9 to 10 a.m.Competition begins at 10:05 a.m.

No Limit PokerComing to CRC

Round four of the Warrior CountryWorld Series of Poker No limit TexasHold’em will be June 24-25 at Camp RedCloud’s Mitchell’s Club. Eliminationrounds start at 11 a.m. Dailymaintenance fee is $25 which includesa buffet, snacks and beverages. Signup now at www.crcmwr.com or, forinformation, call 732-6664.

Motor vehicle safety dayArea I will conduct its Motor VehicleSafety Day June 30. This will help inpreparing all in Area I for the July 4holiday.

‘Click it or Ticket’Comes to Area I

The 2ID and Area I Provost MarshalOffice will conduct a ‘Click it or Ticket’Campaign starting Monday andcontinue through June 30. This will beaccomplished by setting upcheckpoints with a zero-tolerance formotorists who violate seatbelt and/orcell phone policies, regulations or laws.Those in violation of Army regulationsand policies who are not buckled upand/or using a cell phone whileoperating a motor vehicle or riding abicycle, will be cited. This will beaccomplished using multiplecheckpoints throughout each of theArea I installations.

Casey Concession MallClosed Thursday

The Casey concession mall will closefor a picnic Thursday. The main PX willbe open normal hours.

National Men’s HealthWeek Ends Sunday

National Men’s Health Week beganMonday and will continue throughSunday. The purpose of Men’s HealthWeek is to heighten the awareness ofpreventable health problems and toencourage early detection andtreatment of disease among men andboys.

Area I News & NotesTo submit items to the Area I News &Notes section of The Morning CalmWeekly, call 732-7155 for information.Deadline is close of business Fridayprior to publication. All items aresubject to editing.

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PBC advisorPBC advisorPBC advisorPBC advisorPBC advisory council discusses issuesy council discusses issuesy council discusses issuesy council discusses issuesy council discusses issuesBy Margaret Banish-DonaldsonArea I Public Affaiars

CAMP RED CLOUD—The PearBlossom Advisory Council met June 8at the Camp Red Cloud Pear BlossomCottage for its quarterly meeting. It isan open forum for committeemembers to discuss issues andconcerns of the Korean, Filipino,Russian and American Army familycommunity.

“This is where spouses of U.S.Soldiers come together,” said Col.Forrest Newton, Area I commander.“The three PBCs we have here in AreaI help spouses a lot. It gives them asense of community.”

Area I is a family member-restricted region. Few facilities herecater to military families. The CampRed Cloud, Camp Stanley and CampCasey PBCs offer activities, classesand events geared to teach the Armyway of life.

There are 323 registered familymembers at Camp Casey, 58 at CRCand 43 at Camp Stanley.

“Negotiations are currently underway with the City of Dongducheonfor 2.2 acres of land to be returned tothe city for road widening at the frontgate of Camp Casey,” said Lt. Col.

Terry Hodges, Camp Casey garrisoncommander. “The money we receivefrom the city would replace the frontgate like they are doing at CRC rightnow, and the remainder of the moneywould be used to upgrade the currentCasey PBC, with an anticipated re-opening by the end of September.”

“The CRC PBC Manager, NataliaLyons, also will have a chance to tellus what is needed for upgrading thisPBC,” Newton said. “In addition, weare looking at a complete renovationof the Stanley PBC. We will ask forinput too from Kay Chong, StanleyPBC manager. We would like to closethe deal with the City of Uijeongbu bythe end of August so we can beginwork soon on these PBCs.”

Furthermore, Lt. Col. WilliamHuber, CRC garrison commander,said the baggers at the commissarywork for him, and if they have anydependents looking for those jobs,there are openings right now.

“Also, based on the lastnoncombatant exercise, Army and AirForce Exchange Service has begun tolook at providing more clothing fordependents,” Huber said, “and thecommissary plans on adding morebaby food items.”

Denise James, Area I Morale,Welfare and Recreation manager,advised the council members that themarketing office is working on acommercial sponsorship package sothey can promote things in the area,which would help events offered bythe PBCs.

“Our overarching concern is thatfamilies have ration and ID cards sothey can get food for their babies,”said Tess Compton, Casey PBCmanager. “And, we would like toestablish a parental support positionbecause we have so many newparents.”

Discussions also centered onspouse and children immigrationissues. Toney Price, relocationreadiness program manager fromArmy Community Service, said theSoldier has to initiate the paperwork.Price also holds immigration classesat 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the CampStanley Warrior Readiness Center.

An update on the Women, Infantsand Children Overseas programcurrent enrollment was given forArea I: 305 families, 58 expectingmothers; 99 infants, 97 children 1 to5 years old; 22 postpartum and 29breast feeding. Members of the

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John Antes, MWR entertainment director, plays along with the Infinity band during the Warrior appreciation block party Sunday.

Camp Stanley salutes WarriorsBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affaiars

CAMP STANLEY—When Camp Stanleydecides to honor a Soldier and his family, theyalways do it in a big way. Their annual block partywas rained out Saturday, so the action waspostponed to Sunday.

“This event is for the Soldiers and their familieshere on Camp Stanley. Since the troop populationhere has diminished from 2,900 to about 900, theyhave been kind of left out of the picture,” said DaveSisney, Reggie’s club manager at Camp Stanleyand organizer of the event.

“These Soldiers here deserve to have an eventall their own, so I suggested a block party,” Sisneysaid. “I asked John Antes of the entertainmentdivision of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and

the service division and they all said yes.”“Christopher Bishop of the Area I service

division gave us a lot of support,” Sisney said. “Poksung ki of the services division provided us withthe stands and other playground equipment.”

The food was provided by the Camp StanleyCommunity Activity Center and MWR provided twobands, Doug Allen and the Chicago Mob, and AreaI’s own Intensity band.

Although rain threatened during the evening, thebands kept playing back-to-back sets for theSoldiers and their families, who kept celebratinguntil 10 p.m.

“We love performing for these guys,” Allen said.“They are our favorite audience here at Camp Stanley.”

Appreciation given to KNP

PHOTO BY MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON

(From Left) Maj . Dav id Segal ia , 2nd In fant ryDivision provost marshal; Lt. Col. Terry Hodges,Camp Casey garrison commander; Yu Jae deok,p res iden t , Assoc ia t i on o f t he U.S . A rmy,Dongducheon; Col . Forrest Newton, Area Icommander; Senior Superintendent Kim Deokki, Korean National Pol ice, Yangju; and Kim I ly o u n g , p r e s i d e n t , P e o p l e - t o - P e o p l e ,Dongducheon, unwrap the boxes of goodies forthe KNP that stand outside the gates at CampCasey.The Korean National Police have been a valuableasset to the U.S. Armed Forces since July andAugust 1950 during the Korean War. The KNPhelped move more than 500 thousand refugeesto safety south of Seoul thus enabling the ROKArmy and the U.S. Army to organize a controlledof fens ive campaign aga ins t Nor th Koreanforces. Ever s ince those crucia l days of theKorean War, the KNP have been valuable insecurity operations with the U.S.Armed Forcesin Korea. Today they keep vigilance outside thegates of U.S.military installations in Korea.E-mail [email protected]


Armed Forces, civilian employeesand contractors of the Department ofDefense living overseas, and familymembers may be eligible toparticipate. WIC Overseas office islocated in Yongsan Garrison, Building5210.

In conjunction with well being,the council members received abriefing on the roles andresponsibilities of Army Family TeamBuilding from Hee-Jung Sackett,Army Family Action Plan AFTBprogram manager.

“The AFTB is a volunteer-ledorganization with a central tenet,”Sackett said. “The AFTB willprovide training and knowledge tospouses and family members tosupport the total Army effort,because strong families are thepillar of support behind strongSoldiers.”

An involved membership iscritical to the continued success ofthis council, Newton said. Istrongly encourage everyone to getinvolved, and become part of theexciting and positive progress ofour total Army family community.

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By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — When the call wentout Saturday morning of a chemical attack at BalboniTheater, Yongsan first responders reacted as if it wasan actual disaster.

“Key people knew it wasan exercise,” said Area II FireChief Alex Temporado, “but,we wanted everyone to reactas if it was the real thing.”

Fourteen Area IIfirefighters responded tothe “attack.” However,Temporado said in a majordisaster they would initiatea recall and contact the localfire departments.

“What we did is try tofigure out all the problems we may run into,”Temporado said. “It was good training.”

The challenges in a real attack would be crowdcontrol and isolating the area to prevent furthercontamination, he said.

Role players arrived at the 121st General HospitalEmergency Room early Saturday morningcomplaining of breathing problems.

Emergency Room Technician Pvt. Jesse Davidsonwas unaware what was happening was an exercise.

“We had four patients in the emergency roomcoughing and hacking,” he said. “We got our geartogether and went to Balboni.”

While military police worked to contain a perimeteraround the exercise site, firefighters set up adecontamination station. Medics donned chemical

First responders take onFirst responders take onFirst responders take onFirst responders take onFirst responders take on‘chemical attack’ scenario‘chemical attack’ scenario‘chemical attack’ scenario‘chemical attack’ scenario‘chemical attack’ scenario

Spc. Jeff Shafer (right) and Sgt. Van Wall evaluate a casualtySaturday morning inside Balboni Theater.

Area II firefighters set up a decontamination station a safe distance from the “attack zone.” Pfc. Tierra Dozier role-plays as avictim to add reality to the exercise.

Emergency Room Technicians Pvt. Jesse Davidson and Spc.Tiffany Russell evaluate a “casualty.”

Firefighters move a “casualty” during the exercise.

Yongsan emergency workers testskills in mass casualty exercise

response gear and rushed into the theater to evaluateand assist casualties.

“For one thing, it takes a lot of teamwork andcommunication to respond to something like this,”Davidson said. “But, it’s good because it gets everyoneprepared.”

Davidson said not knowing it was an exercise atfirst helped him to react better.

“It came out of no where,” he said. “It shows weknow how to handle it.”

Spc. Jeff Shafer and Sgt. Van Wall suited up inbrightly colored oversized chemical gear beforeentering the theater. The Soldiers encountered thebodies of role players.

“DEAD,” read the marker-written paper on oneSoldier. The team moved on to the next “victim.”

After checking for and finding signs of life, theSoldiers decided to evacuate him.

They carried him to the exit and prepared to takehim through the decontamination station.

After further examination at a triage site, anambulance rushed the victim to the 121st GeneralHospital.

Ten emergency workers from the hospitalparticipated in the exercise at the scene, includingtwo doctors. The hospital conducted a recall and hadmore than 400 personnel available.

Observers took note of everything that happened.“Now, we’re going to go through the after action

review process and make adjustments andimprovements,” Temporado said. “I think this wasan initial test of the Yongsan first responders and ourability to work together.”

The 121st General Hospital planned the exerciseas part of the effort to maintain Joint Commission ofAccreditation for Healthcare Organizations.


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Girl Scouts recognize accomplishmentsGirl Scouts recognize accomplishmentsGirl Scouts recognize accomplishmentsGirl Scouts recognize accomplishmentsGirl Scouts recognize accomplishmentsYONGSAN GARRISON — The

Girl Scout organization awarded one ofits most prestigious awards foroutstanding performers at the U.S.Embassy Association Center June 6.

United Nations Command, CombinedForces Command and U.S. ForcesKorea Commander Gen. B.B. Bellpresented the awards.

“Young women who received theawards represent literally thousands ofother girl scouts around the world,” Bellsaid. “They are growing up andaccepting leadership positions in a worldthat needs leaders.”

Girl Scout Junior Troop No. 12 andTroop No. 40 received the BronzeAward; Megan Heard and MichaelaNelson were awarded the Silver Award;and Kristin Harding earned the foremostGold Award.

Harding conducted a 50-hourleadership service project where shecollected toiletries for donation to abattered woman’s shelter near GimpoAirport.

“I’m just glad I was able to make ameaningful contribution to our hostcountry here in Korea,” said Harding.“It was great to help these women getback on their feet, get job training and aplace to stay.”

The Girl Scout Gold Award is thehighest award that can be earned by a

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Area II hosts Korean,English speech contestBy Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II held its 8th Koreanand English Speech Contest July 7 at the Multi-purpose TrainingFacility to promote Hangul education for U.S. Soldiers.

Eight Soldiers participated in this event to understandKorean culture better, and also to bring Republic of Koreaand U.S. Soldiers closer.

“I participated in this event because my KATUSA friendtold me I was good at speaking Korean and kept onencouraging me.” said Spc. Jaqui McCree from TroopCommand who won the contest. “I think this is a wonderfulevent because it shows not all the Soldiers are bad, a lot ofU.S. Soldiers including me are trying to understand and learnthe different culture of Korea.”

Also five Korean children, who learned English fromKorean Augmentation to the U.S. Army and U.S. Soldiers,prepared English speeches to show how they have improvedin their English-speaking skills.

“Learning a foreign language is understanding the cultureof that country, and by expressing friendship in the language,the closer it will feel between the two,” said Area II SeniorRepublic of Korea Army Officer Lt. Col. Kang Sung-ryoung.“So, in this point of view, the U.S. Soldiers participating inthe Korean speech [contest] and students participating in theEnglish speech contest today are leading the effort to increaseROK-U.S. friendship.”

Some American speakers wore Korean traditional clothing,and some used popular phrases from a Korean comedy show.

The top two speakers of the Korean contest and topspeaker from the English speech contest will compete in apeninsula-wide contest at Balboni Theater Tuesday.

Auto & Cycle ShowThe Yongsan Auto & Cycle Show willbe held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday atthe commissary parking lot. There willbe $200 cash prizes for each categorywinner. The categories are: Cars – BestOverall, Best Wheels, Best Sounds,Best Modified Motor, Best Hooptie;Cycles – Under 1200CC & Over1200CC - Best Overall. Call 738-5315or 738-5254 for information. The AreaII Safety Office will also sponsor“Vehicle Safety Day.” There will bevehicle inspection coupons givenaway from AAFES.

Youth Bike RodeoThe Hannam Village Youth Bike Rodeowill be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 24.

Radio Town HallThe Area II commander and staff willanswer questions during an Area IIRadio Town Hall 11 a.m.-noon June 26.Community members can phonequestions or concerns to 723-2453during the live broadcast or [email protected] beforeor during the AFN-Korea 102.7 EagleFM broadcast.

Area II MWR SummerSales Promotion

Purchase $5 or more at Yongsan Lanes,Main Post Club, Commiskey’s orYongsan Family Fun Park and get achance to win 32 great prizes, with agrand prize of Panasonic big-screentelevision. Just drop your receipts atthe entry box on your way out. Youmust be present at Yongsan Lanes 1p.m. Aug. 5 to win. The event issponsored by SSRT. For information,call 723-5821.

Basic English ClassLearn basic English grammar 11 a.m. -noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at theArmy Community Services OutreachCenter at Hannam Village. Forinformation, call 723-6810.

Seoul USO Happenings!Father’s Day Giveaways: The USOand Army and Air Force ExchangeService have combined forces tocelebrate the man of the house. Jointhe USO and AAFES Saturday at theYongsan Main Exchange for hotdogand fishing reels giveaways. You canalso join the fun by participating inthe Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament.!Purchase Mettalica tickets at a fivepercent discount at the Seoul USO.!There will be a Canteen special June26 at the Seoul USO. Active-dutyservicemembers can have a meal at theCanteen for $1.!The Good Neighbor Program needsvolunteers to have fun June 29. Spendthe day with Korean school children,have lunch and go bowling. Call theUSO at Camp Kim to sign up.

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

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Girl Scout member. The Silver Awardwas established with the Gold Award in1980, and in 2001, the Bronze Awardwas created for Juniors. The awardshonor scouts for exceptionalcommitment and outstanding dedicationtoward the community.

“There have been 39 girls who haveachieved the Gold Award in the entireWest-Pacific region,” said SeoulOverseas Committee Chair SusanPatten. “Kristin Harding is the secondGirl Scout member in Yongsan to earnthis distinction.”

The Gold Award recipients, Pattensaid, are eligible for special collegescholarships, are officially recognizedby the U.S. government and havepreferred status when applying for jobswith many prospective employers.

“I believe that the recipients willprobably be leaders of the future,” saidGirl Scout Lead Trainer Jerri Nelson.“I think they learned a lot ofresponsibility and leadership which theywill carry out throughout their careers.”

United States Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.B. Bell honors Gold Award Recipient KristinHarding at the U.S. Embassy Association Center June 6.



Contest Winner Spc. Jaqui McCree, Troop Command, gives a smileduring his June 7 presentation at the Multi-purpose Training Facility.

Soldiers support their contestants during the speeches.

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Area II celebratesArea II celebratesArea II celebratesArea II celebratesArea II celebratesorganization dayorganization dayorganization dayorganization dayorganization day

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area II Soldiers listen tothe 2006 Area II Organization Day opening remarks.

Area II Deputy Commander Don Moseswelcomes everybody to the annual event.

YONGSAN GARRISON— In what officials called oneof the “best events of theyear,” 760 Area II Soldiers,employees and family memberscelebrated Area II OrganizationDay June 9 near the Yongsansoccer field.

Area II Deputy CommanderDon Moses told the crowdsthat many employees were stillworking.

“It’s very hard for us tostop, take notice of what’shappening and enjoy eachother’s company,” he said. “Asyou can see, we have about2,500 employees in Area II, butwe’re going to be cycling inand out because we provideservice 24-7.”

Moses said even though itwas a day to relax, Area IIemployees were still workingat the Child DevelopmentCenter, the Directorate ofPublic Works, the HousingOffice, the Fire Department,Pass and Identification, FoodService, and the Directorate ofLogistics.

“You are the reason Area II

is the best support group onthe peninsula,” Moses said.“You guys make it happenevery day, day in and day out.”

The first volleyball game ofthe day pitted DOL against theDirectorate of Plans, Training,Mobilization and Security.DPTMS came away victoriouswith a final set score of 2-1.The DPTMS team advanced toa championship match withDPW. The DPW team took ithome 2-1.

In the soccer matches, DOLtook on DPW, won andcontinued on to achampionship match withHHC. The HHC team won thetrophy in the final match 6-5.

“This is going to be a greatday of fun and sports andsportsmanship,” said Capt.Michael Norman, HHCcommander. “So let’s all enjoythis day, have a good time andenjoy this day out of ouroffice.”

“Many people have said itwas a good event,” said EventOrganizer Chang In-duk. “I’mhappy with how it turned out.”



Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area II, plays the Area II Directorate of Logistics team June 9 at theYongsan Soccer Field during the organization day. The HHC team won 6-5.

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CAMP KIM — Even the rainSaturday couldn’t keep computerenthusiasts away from the Junemeeting of the Seoul Computer Club.

More than 20 people turned outfor a 2-hour technology session atthe Seoul USO classroom.

The group meets monthly todiscuss new trends, gear andtechniques.

“We’ve had topics on just abouteverything,” said Seoul ComputerClub Secretary BJ Gleason. “We evenhad the E-bay Asia security chief stopby and give a presentation.”

Gleason said the club tries to findtopics that appeal to everyone.

Saturday, Gleason gave apresentation on an effort to bringcheap and easy computers to themasses.

“Less than 16 percent of theworld’s population is on the Internet,”he said.

Gleason displayed a computer hepurchased online for $90. In fact, thePowerPoint presentation he gave ranfrom the small computer.

Membership dues offset the costof refreshments, but they also fundscholarships and donations.

Earlier this month, the clubpresented Five Seoul American HighSchool students with scholarships,two for $500 and three for $250.

Gleason said the club evendonated wireless Internet service anda podium to the Seoul USO.

“We’ve been meeting here on andoff for the past 11 years,” Gleasonsaid. “But, the club has been active


Computer enthusiastsgather at Seoul club

Seoul Computer Club Secretary BJGleason gives a presentation Saturdayabout a computer he bought online for $90..

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in Seoul since 1983.”“It’s a great way to learn,” said

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Steve Gottlieb, U.S.Forces Korea deputy surgeon.“There is all kinds of goodinformation at the presentations.”

Gottlieb, now at the end of his tourof duty, said he regrets not learningabout the club when he first arrived.

“I didn’t know about it for the firstsix months I was here,” Gottlieb said.“I’ve learned a lot that I use everyday. The nice thing about this is it’snot just military members; it’s a goodmix of the community.”

The next meeting is scheduled forJuly 8. For information online, visithttp://seoulcc.org.


Navy Lt. Cmdr. Steve Gottlieb (left) and Tommy Kramer discuss the presentation givenby Steve Carpenter Saturday at the Seoul USO classroom.

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According to the Federal TradeCommission Identity Theft SurveyReport, more than 10 millionAmericans annually are victims ofidentity theft. These criminals are notmerely satisfied with stealing youridentity; they ultimately want to stealyour money.

ID thieves cost consumers over $5billion dollars and businesses over $50billion. Soldiers and civilians can protectthemselves from identity thieves bygrasping knowledge of how theseperpetrators operate, and how to takeevasive measures that will frustrate theirefforts.

Following is a list of some of themost popular ways that identity thievescan steal your identity, and how you canprotect yourself from these practices:! ! ! ! ! Phishing

This term refers to a thief gainingyour personal, security and financialinformation by sending you a bogus e-mail. The e-mail usually tries to trickyou into “verifying” your privateinformation. The email purports tocome from a bank, Ebay, or another realcompany.

They look legitimate, but no companywould ask you to verify your informationby e-mail. If you believe it is legitimate

Protecting your identityProtecting your identityProtecting your identityProtecting your identityProtecting your identity, money against thieves, money against thieves, money against thieves, money against thieves, money against thievesBy Capt. James R. AbeshausYongsan Legal Assistance

then contact the business on the phoneor through their Web site to verify. Youshould forward the phishing e-mail tothe company’s fraud department.! ! ! ! ! Pretexting

If this tactic is done over the phone,it is called, “pretexting.” Never followa link to a bank’s Web site and nevergive your personal information in ananswer to an unsolicited phone call ore-mail that asks you to verifyinformation.

If your bank or credit card companylegitimately needs you to give theminformation, you can call them usingtheir toll-free number that is on yourbank card, credit card or monthlystatement. Then, if you cannot give thatinformation to the employee on thephone, go to the Web site directly(without following an e-mail link).! ! ! ! ! Pharming

In “pharming,” the thief will divertyou to a bogus Web site (perhaps byfollowing a link in a phishing e-mail) thatappears legitimate. These Web sites arestructured to look like your bank or creditcard site. The goal is to lure you intogiving your personal and securityinformation.

Before you submit personalinformation via the Internet to a bank’sWeb site, browse the site in depth.Usually, a thief will not be able to

duplicate the many layers of a legitimateWeb site. Also, try visiting the sitedirectly, instead of following a link.Finally, beware of anything strange ornew in the site, or its URL.! ! ! ! ! Skimming

“Skimming” is the practice of gettingpersonally identifying information andcredit card information by capturing itelectronically from an ATM or creditcard (swiping) machine. Ordinarily thisis done by a device attached to themachine that stores the information forfuture use. Although it is technically notskimming, some thieves have been ableto intercept credit card informationfrom the pay-at-the-pump gas stations.

The defense against this type ofinformation gathering is twofold. First,do not use a credit card at anestablishment that you do not know ortrust very well. Smaller vendors aremore apt to be the place where yourpersonal information gets captured,sold, or otherwise misused.

Secondly, use a credit card insteadof a debit card when you shop. It iseasier to get a credit card company towrite off an unauthorized charge, thanfor you to get a bank to put money backinto your checking account that hasbeen stolen via the debit card process.

Check your credit card statementscarefully before paying them. Never pay

charges you did not make. Contact yourbank or credit card lender immediatelyif you see any unauthorized activity onyour account.! ! ! ! ! Dumpster Diving

Yes, identity thieves go through yourtrash and take your personal andfinancial data. In many states once atrash can is put on the curb (publicproperty) it is not illegal for someoneelse to open it up and remove things.To avoid this, use a cross-cut shredderon all paperwork that you have with anytype of account, password, address orother identifying information on it.

Your social security number is thenumber one target of identity thieves.Your social security number is the keyto your credit, job history, militaryrecords and ultimately to your money.Never allow that number to hit the trashunshredded. Nor should you allowvendors or lenders to get your socialsecurity number for any reason that isnot obviously legitimate.

There are many other methodsemployed by identity thieves, includingpick-pocketing, keyboard monitoring,computer hacking, mail theft anddatabase theft. Consumers must remainvigilant, use security devices asappropriate and minimize the amount ofidentifying/account information that isavailable to thieves any time.

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Scary Movie 4 --Scary Movie 4 --Scary Movie 4 --Scary Movie 4 --Scary Movie 4 -- (MollyShannon, Anna Faris)The Scary Movie gang isback with send-ups of “Warof the Worlds,” “The Grudge,”“The Village,” “Saw” and “SawII,” “Million Dollar Baby” andmuch more. Legendarycomedy director DavidZucker (“Airplane!,” the“Naked Gun” franchise,“Scary Movie 3,” and“Ruthless People”) andproducer Bob Weiss reuniteto take aim at some of the bestfright films, the latest box officehits, music, current events,pop culture, and your favoritecelebrities.

XXXXX-Men II I: The Last-Men II I: The Last-Men II I: The Last-Men II I: The Last-Men II I: The LastStand -- Stand -- Stand -- Stand -- Stand -- (Hugh Jackman,Patrick Stewart)The continuing adventures ofthe superpowered group, theX-Men, led by ProfessorXavier, and based at his schoolfor gifted students, as they tryto foster good will for mutantslike themselves, in a worldwhere some people are bornwith extraordinary powers,and many ordinary humansfear them for it.

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The Break Up The Break Up The Break Up The Break Up The Break Up ---------- (VinceVaughn, Jennifer Aniston)Pushed to the breaking-pointafter their latest, “why can’tyou do this one little thing forme?” argument, art dealerBrooke calls it quits with herboyfriend, Gary, who hostsbus tours of Chicago. Whatfollows is a series ofremedies, war tactics,overtures and underminingssuggested by the formercouple’s friends, confidantesand the occasional totalstranger. When neither ex iswilling to move out of thecondo they used to share, theonly solution is to continueliving as hostile roommatesuntil somebody caves.

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15Keys to happy life are available to those who lookBy Chaplain (Capt.) Geun Hyung Lee2-2 Aviation Regiment

Area II Worship ServicesArea II Worship ServicesArea II Worship ServicesArea II Worship ServicesArea II Worship ServicesCatholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel

11:30 a.m. Memorial ChapelTuesday 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital ChapelMon.-Wed.,Thur.-Fri. 12:05p.m. Memorial ChapelSaturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post ChapelProtestant ServicesEpiscopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial ChapelUnited Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelChurch of Christ Church International

Sunday 2 p.m. South Post ChapelCollective Protestant

Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel

9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel9:30 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel

(Korean)10 a.m. South Post Chapel10 a.m. Multipurpose

Training Facility10:30 a.m. K-16 Community

Chapel11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapelnoon South Post Chapel

(Gospel)6 p.m. South Post Chapel

Korean Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelKCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel

3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial ChapelLutheran Sunday 5 p.m. Memorial ChapelChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

For information on services, call 738-3011

[email protected] or 738-3011Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King

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Before I go to work, Ialways remind myself aboutthe keys I need to have for

each day. On my key ring I have keysfor home, the office, my car and thechapel section.

I think I have too many keys!Sometimes I wish only one key wouldbe sufficient for all. However, each ofthese keys is very important in mydaily life.

First, I could never leave thehouse without my car keys. Then, if Ileave the rest of the keys on the tableat home, I will have a lot of troubleeverywhere I go on that day. I would

not be able to accomplish manymissions – both spiritual and natural.Therefore, I have to have these keyswith me at all times.

In conjunction, I must reflect onwhat keys I need every day that willhelp me with my spiritual journey. Asthe aforementioned keys are soessential to my worldly life, just asimportant are the keys for my spirituallife. And, like the occasionallymisplaced car keys, these keys don’tjust materialize; they have to besought after.

Many people are seeking to have ahappy life without first having a solidfoundation. This key cannot becarried on a key ring, but you will

find it in the Bible. God has given usthis key in his word and wants us touse it in our everyday life.

How would you like to have a keythat will open the door to the futureso that you would know what to doand what choices to make? You haveit! The Bible says “In all your waysacknowledge God and He will directyour path.” The key is to always seekwhat God wants for your life, notwhat you want.

How about a key that will open thedoor to anything your heart desires?You already have it. The Bible says“Delight yourself in the Lord, and hewill give you the desires of yourheart.”

The key to a happy life is admittingthe need of God in our life, notseeking things first. The moment wecome to see God’s power andwisdom as the genuine source of ourhappiness, the door to a happy life,tightly closed so far, will suddenly beopened. A happy life no longerremains a secret garden to those whohave the key to enter this world.

Surely, God has given us the keysto happy life. It’s up to us to use themor not. They are found in his Wordand they won’t do us much goodlying on the coffee table at home. Weneed to take them with us whereverwe go. Let us take and enjoy thesekeys every day.

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Ceremonies mark new beginnings - end of eraArea IV Public Affairs

Pusan American SchoolJames DreherJames EdwardsRichard HobbyHee-Jae Moses JohChang LeeDetlef LoydEmery MoserJulian MullingJae ParkJennifer SmithJustin Sprague

Seoul American SchoolGeHee AhnRosalind AlbertJasmond Allen-KingLia AlvaradoJennifer AndersonChristopher AyersmanJennifer BadurskiChristopher BakerSuzanne BardDe‘Nerikka BenjaminJacqueline BessetteDamien BintliffSean BradfordMegan BradleyDylan BruceLondon BurnsAndre BurrellNicole CabreraJasmyn ChambersIsabel ChangAllen ChinConnie ChoeBrian ChoiJae ChoiJohn ChoiLisa ChoiDaniel ChongNadia ChritianLaurence Christie IIIJeremy ChristopherJohann ChungDaniel CiarrocchiEngress ClarkWayne ConferReginald Cooper Jr.

Colleen CullenChristopher CunninghamZethnouneay CurrentOlivia DavidsonRamirez DavisSheena DavisNicolas DeFranciscoJenna DonahueSongTae DownesAriana FarrullaAshley FeilLaura FirebaughFreddie FloresMiguel GomezBryan GoodeAaron GoodmanPaul GrandinWhitney GrandyJeffery GransbackAmanda GreenhouseWilliam GrovesJou Hee HanChantel HardyFrank HarrisJessica HemmingAmanda HendrickChristine HongJames HouricanDaniel HwangYulanda JacksonRobert JohnsonBrittany JonesSara JonesYun Pung JungHia KellamLoree KillebrewAmy KimChu KimDale KimDaniel KimHee Ree KimHyo Jin KimJin KimJustin KimLaura KimRichard KimDevin KirbyCasey KlaskAndrew Koo

June KwonToby LavergneJennifer LawJun Seok LeeJustin LeeKeun LeeKevin LeeKimberly LeeHanSle LimHyeji LimRaytasha Luna-sco-TheardDae MartinMia McCallJudy MeraCrystal MerkesJustin MichelKyle MidlandAimee MilesAnis MinMatthew MizeJamaal MohnPaul MoreauRichard NorrisMargaret NurseDanielle NuttJohn OakDenise OcanasMeghan OrmitaMichael Pak-BlyzniukBryan ParkEugene ParkJoey ParkKatherine ParkerJared PhilbrookJenny PleasantMelody RauhauserChelsea RicketsonAnthony RiveraNicholas RiveraDavid RobinsonAmber RoblesGiovanni RosaErica RosserAshely RussellBrian RyuRuth SadowitzJoseph SaiaSang SeoChristopher Sewell

Erin ShieldsJennifer ShinMarque SnowDoyle SohnJinwoo SonJi Eun SongJohn SoskaMathew SoskaDerek SpearsChristian SteeleChristy StephensChris SteuerwaldKatie StewartJessica StoneKyoung SuhAlexander SunTiffany ThomasGermany TillmanKyra ToffeyDiana TorresJoseph TraderJohnathan TrelandBruce VoelkerDavid VoganAllen Wagner

Victoria WallaceMacie WardenAshley WarrenJessica WilkinsMichael WilliamsSamuel WilsonChristen Wilson-KimElizabeth WunderlichAndrew YangJeffrey YiSandra YoshikawaChristopher Zillmer

Taegu American SchoolCrystal Anguay Duri Balat Ryan BergadoJames BradleyDaniel BrooksAnthony ButtsTheodore ChangKelli CoxElvie DaltonWendell EspyNina ForrestMegan GardnerKory GrammerLynnette GrantTamara HancockJustin HendrixJason HolbrookAhna HughesEun-Mi KimSuk KimChristopher KwonMatthew LamunyanMichelle LavellePhillip LefeverMargaret LubuagMichael McClenningAndrea PrinceSara RossAlexandra TellyJoshua ThillMelody ThompsonTenicia TurnbowSidney WashingtonMichelle WealJoshua WeaverJoanne Youngblood

Four of Pusan American School’s 11 graduates pose for photos following the school’s final graduation ceremonyJune 9 at the Camp Hialeah Chapel. The installation is scheduled for closure this summer.

GALEN PUTNAM

KEVIN JACKSON

Taegu American School seniors, and soon to be graduates, listen intentlyduring their commencement ceremony Saturday at the PyunggangPresbyterian Church near Camp Walker in Daegu. Looking on is Peter D.Grenier, Korea District assistant superintendent.

CAMP HENRY – Highschool graduation ceremonies arefrequently a bittersweet occasion.

That was undeniably the caseat Pusan American School where11 graduates made up the finalclass to receive their diplomasduring commencement held June9 at the Camp Hialeah Chapel. Theinstallation is slated for closure thissummer.

Saturday, the Department ofDefense Dependents SchoolsKorea District’s largest graduatingclass accepted their diplomas in aceremony at the Seoul AmericanHigh School gymnasium. AlsoSaturday, Taegu American Schoolheld their commencementceremonies at the PyunggangPresbyterian Church in Daegu.

This year’s graduates are:

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8th Army SwimmingChampionships

The Eighth U.S. Army SwimmingChampionships, hosted by Morale,Welfare and Recreation, will take placeat Camp Casey’s Hanson Field HouseSwimming Pool July 8. Competition willbe conducted in men’s and women’sdivisions. Categories will be: Men’sOpen (32 years of age and under), Men’sSenior (33 years of age and over), &Women’s Open (any age). Forinformation, call 725-5064.

Yongsan Auto, CycleShow set for Saturday

The Yongsan Auto and Cycle Show willtake place at the commissary parkinglot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Ineach category, $200 cash prizes will beoffered. Categories will include BestOverall, Best Wheels, Best Sounds,Best Modified Motor and Best Hooptie.The event will be sponsored by theArea II MWR Automotive Center. Call738-5315 for information.

Area II Pool LeagueThe Area II Pool League is seeking newmembers. The group meets at 7 p.m.each Tuesday at the Main Post Club,Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy Club --all on Yongsan Garrison.Membership is open to any IDcardholders, family members, retirees,Department of Defense civilians orcontractors and individuals sponsoredby ID cardholders. for information, callBrent Abare at 723-3691 or [email protected].

Father’s Day SpecialFamilies are invited to bring dad out toYongsan Garrison’s Commiskey’srestaurant for the Blue Plate Special, 5-9 p.m. Sunday. The special is a steakand crab leg combo meal includingsoup, salad bar and dessert for $21.95.Call 736-3968 for information.

Weekend Bingo atUptown Lounge

Be a winner at Bingo at the Main PostClub’s Uptown Lounge. EverySaturday and Sunday, doors open at11 a.m. and early games begins at 12:30p.m. Over $6,750 in prize money is givenaway every weekend, including $2,500and $5,000 jackpots. For information,call the MWR Club Manager at 723-8785.

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KUNSAN AIR BASE — More than20 Wolf Pack members cleared theirschedules and opened their heartsrecently, as they traveled to theIlmagwon children’s orphanagelocated in Kunsan City.

The orphanage, located minutesfrom the base, received a special treatfrom members of the 8th LogisticsReadiness Squadron, May 20. Since2005, squadron members donatedtheir time and expertise to helprefurbish and repair playgroundequipment left in disarray from lastyear’s monsoon season and harshwinter storms. After a few setbacksand rescheduled delivery dates, theplayground equipment was finally re-installed.

“This is a great opportunity (for theWolf Pack) to give of themselves,”said Chap. (Maj.) Boyd Short Jr., 8thFighter Wing chaplain. “It really ismaking a difference in these children’slives who really need adultsupervision, attention and affirmation.This trip gives them [airmen] a look atKorea they would never see.”

But installing the playgroundequipment wasn’t the only item on theagenda that brought smiles to thesechildren. A game of tee ball wasintroduced shortly after and each WolfPack member was paired with a child.After each team was given a coloredribbon signifying their respectiveteam, it was on to the ball park. Shortsaid it can be nice for those Wolf Packmembers with families back home tobe able to reconnect with childrenwhile they serve their one-yearunaccompanied tour.

“Having fun with the kids is whatthis is all about,” he said. “A lot of usleave our families and are away fromthose we love. You get reconnectedwith kids and it makes a difference forthe children. These trips are also

WWWWWolf Polf Polf Polf Polf Pack rack rack rack rack reaches out to Kunsan orphanseaches out to Kunsan orphanseaches out to Kunsan orphanseaches out to Kunsan orphanseaches out to Kunsan orphansBy Senior Airman Stephen Collier8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Right: Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hunt, 8th Security ForcesSquadron commander, makes a new friendMay 20 at the Ilmagwon children’s orphanage.

SEUNG WAN

Above: Capt. Carrie Zeune, 8th Fighter Wingsafety office, goes in for the tickle while swingingwith a child from the Ilmagwon orphanage. Morethan 20 Wolf Pack members donated their timefor the children May 20.

beneficial because they (the children)can learn some English from theairmen.”

After tee ball, Wolf Pack membersand children alike were escorted to theorphanage’s auditorium. There,everyone sang and danced to the tunesof a guitar and the tastes of juiceboxes and tortilla chips. David Kim,director of the orphanage, said it’s animportant thing for the children tohave the support from Kunsan.

“The main important reason is thelove they give to our children … Iappreciate this very much,” he said.“There are many reasons why it isgood for Americans to come here but,in particular, the relationship is verygood because the children need tounderstand that Americans are goodfor Koreans.

“Our history is rich so from thebeginning of their (children’s) lives,

they can build relationships withAmericans that is very important. Ican only say ... thank you.”

The Wolf Pack chapel hasscheduled visits to the orphanageevery Wednesday.

To date this calendar year, thechapel has completed three serviceprojects for the children of theorphanage, including the purchase ofNike tennis shoes for the children aswell as donating Christmas gifts forthe holiday season.

SENIOR AIRMAN STEPHEN COLLIER

YONGSAN GARRISON – Morale, Welfare andRecreation is bringing both the “King and Princess ofReggaeton” to entertain troops here in Korea. The artistswill tour the peninsula for five shows that started Thursday

and end Wednesday.Reggaeton, a form of

dance music popular withLatin American urbanyouth, blends several typesof music. Most often itcombines hip hop with rap(in Spanish), Jamaicanreggae and dancehallmusic, and Latin Americainfluences, such as bombaand plena. Its roots maybe traced back to bothPanama and Puerto Rico,

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but its popularity has also spread throughout North America,Europe, Japan and the Philippines.

The “King,” Don Omar, is one of the most well-knownartists in Latin America. Due to his appearances on MTV,his popularity has grown far beyond his native land of PuertoRico. Best known for his songs “Dile” and “Dale DonDale,” the majority of his songs center on life and love.

Joining Omar on tour is Adassa. The singer-songwriterwas born to Colombian-American parents in Miami, Florida,but grew up living on St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

Before launching a solo career, she was a member ofthe group “Xtasy.” It afforded her the opportunity to workwith notorious producers and develop her songwriting skills.

The concerts are offered through MWR. Allperformances are open to ID cardholders and free ofcharge. For information, contact your local MWREntertainment Office or call 723-3749.

Schedule for performances in Korea is: 8 p.m. Friday,Camp Casey’s Gateway Field; 6 p.m. Saturday, CampCarroll Gym; 7 p.m. Sunday, Camp Humphreys’Community Activity Center and; 7 p.m. Wednesday,Yongsan Garrison’s Main Post Club.Adassa

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WWWWWonju Soldiers, airman hone combative skillsonju Soldiers, airman hone combative skillsonju Soldiers, airman hone combative skillsonju Soldiers, airman hone combative skillsonju Soldiers, airman hone combative skills

CAMP LONG – The 538thOrdnance Company, 6th OrdnanceBattalion last week hosted the firstArmy Combatives training ever heldat Camp Long, and the result wasthat 13 Soldiers and one airmancompleted Level I training and nowknow the basics of hand-to-handcombat and can teach Level Icombatives up to the platoon level.

Combatives training, an Armyrequirement, is a four-level course

with each level building on the skillslearned at lower levels and teachesskills needed for hand-to-handcombat, how to close the distance,gain a dominant position and finishthe fight.

“The Level I instructor teachesground fighting and basicclinching,” said Capt. Joseph M.Borovicka, commander, 538th Ord.Co., 6th Ord. Bn. “Closing thedistance from striking range tograppling range ... is the basis forwhat a Soldier needs to know to be

effective in hand-to-hand combat.”This basic class was taught by

three Level III instructors. StaffSgt. Monica Gonzales,Headquarters, HeadquartersDetachment, and Sgt. Jerett Lacure,Company D, 1st Battalion, 2ndAviation Regiment, completed theirtraining at Camp Humphreys inApril. First Sgt. Sean Ward, 1stBattalion, 2nd Aviation Regimentcompleted his training at FortBenning, Ga., last November.

“We teach them how to go from

projectile range, to close in, gothrough a striking range and toachieve a clinch where they’ve got adominant position on the person,”said Ward. “Basically what itteaches them is how to go fromoutside someone’s distance wherethey can get hit to going inside togain a position and take the persondown and then they can finish thefight.”

“It feels good to be an instructorand teach people what I’ve learned,”said Lacure. “I like training. Ithelps me and other people as well.You’ve got to enjoy it, I guess. It’shard training, but its fun.”

“We’re very happy to be able tooffer this to the Camp Longcommunity,” said Borovicka. “MySoldiers are in here as well as aboutfive other units from Camp Long --which is about all we have here.The Camp Long combative programis growing by leaps and bounds.”

“I’m doing this because I want tolearn to defend myself,” saidAirman 1st Class Garrett Mincin,Air Force Seismological ResearchStation, Detachment 452.“Especially with the Air Forcebeing an expeditionary force andwith today’s operations tempobeing what it is. With so many AirForce units being forwarddeployed, it makes good sense tobe able to defend myself incombat. I’m going to take thisknowledge back to my unit andteach anybody there who wants tolearn.”

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Lt. Col. John N. McCarthyassumed command of the 527th Military IntelligenceBattalion from Lt. Col. Jerald L. Phifer in a ceremonyheld at the ROK Army Ministry of National Defensecompound here, June 2.

McCarthy comes to Humphreys from the Office ofthe Chief of Staff of the Army, at the Pentagon,Washington, DC. Other assignments have included aprevious tour in Korea at Camp Hovey, tours inGermany, Hungary, Kosovo, Saudi Arabia and Kabul,Afghanistan.

His awards include the Bronze Star medal, the JointService Commendation Medal, the Meritorious UnitCitation, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal,the Southwest Asia Service Medal (two Oak LeafClusters), the Korean Defense Service Medal, the IraqCampaign Medal, the Afghanistan Medal, the NATOMedal (three Oak Leaf Clusters ) and Kuwait LiberationMedals.

Phifer leaves Korea after two years in command ofthe “Silent Warriors” of the 527th MI Bn., and isretiring from active duty after 23 years.

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Lt. Col. John N. McCarthy, (right) incoming commander of the 527th Military Intelligence Battalion and Lt. Col.Jerald L. Phifer, outgoing commander, review the troops during their change of command ceremony June 2.

Sgt. Kenji Dorsey, 538th Ordinance Company, spars with Spc. Dennisur Thompson, Headquarters, Headquartes Detachment. Thompsonwas one of two women in the class. “I gave it my all,” she said. “I just wanted to get it over with.”

F. NEIL NEELEY

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs


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Directorates Moving toZeockler Station

Movement to Zoeckler Stationscontinues. Already moved to Building1280 are: Safety, DRM, PAIO, MWR,DPTMS and PAO.

Moving Thursday - Area IIICommand Group, Camp HumphreysOfficer of the Day, Directorate ofEmergency Services.

Phone numbers for offices anddirectorates moving into Bldg. 1280will change to the prefix 754 effectivewith the move. For example, the staffduty number will be 754-6111 effectiveThursday.

Freedom FieldNow Off Limits

Freedom Field will be OFF LIMITSthrough July 31 for seeding and turfbuilding.No activities are currently scheduledfor the field.

Power, Water OutagesScheduled

Find about Area III power and wateroutages online at https://ice.disa.mil/.

Once the page opens click on theword Pacific under “ARMY.”

On the next page click on “CampHumphreys”

On the next page click on “FacilityManagement”

On the next page click on DPWcustomer service. Click on “info” inthe column to the right and you’ll getthe upcoming events i .e. wateroutages and power outage.

Father- DaughterDance

There will be a Father-DaughterDance beginning at 6 p.m. June 23 atTommy D’s, sponsored by YouthServices. For information, call 753-8507

Resume and ResumixClass

A Resume and Resumix Class will beoffered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26at the Distance Learning Center. Toregister, call 753-8321

Pam Tillis ConcertCountry Music Association “FemaleVocalist of the Year” and CountyMusic Television “Video of the Year”appears live in concert June 29 at theCAC beginning at 7 p.m. Arrive early!

Long, Eagle CACHappenings

Community activity centers at campsLong and Eagle offer a variety ofactivities ranging from video gamesto card games and more. Find outabout the fun by calling the CampLong CAC at 721-3386 and the CampEagle CAC at 721-2331.

Area III News & NotesFor information on how to place anitem in the Area III News & Notes,call 753-8847.

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picks up his sandwich from Charley’sSteakery employee Pak Min-han.

Charley’s is now open 7 a.m. to 10p.m. daily at MP Hill.

The AAFES Jan Mi shoppette willopen Wednesday and will be openfrom 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

These hours have been set for the first30 days and may be adjusted based

on patronage. If customer demandwarrants extended hours, the

schedule will be adjusted.

Rugby in the rain

Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

Pfc. Kim Jin-hyun, (left) 2nd Lt. Chad Ashe and Cpl. Lee, Ju-hyung ,all with the 557Military PoliceCompany, start the half marathon Sunday..

CAMP HUMPHREYS – FifteenArea III Soldiers ran in the 7thHwaseong Filial Piety Marathon startingat the Suwon University Stadium inSuwon Sunday. The event wassponsored by Hwaseong City and theKorean-American PartnershipAssociation. The event featured a familyrun, 5K, 10K, half and full marathons.

Most of the Area III Soldiers runningwere military police. “It was all hills,”said Capt. Na Vong, 557th MP Companycommander. “But my troops motivatedme, I couldn’t let them down.”

According to Yi In-won, founder ofthe Korean American PartnershipAssociation, approximately 10,000people participated in the marathon. Thiswas the fifth time Americans joined in.

F. NEIL NEELEY

CAMP HUMPHREYS – TheSummer monsoon season beganearly Saturday as the Humphreys’Bulldogs rugby team stormed thefield to play the Osan Mustangs intwo games on Soldiers’ Field.

Rain did nothing to dampen theplayer’s determination as bothteams gave it their all despite thechallenging weather.

The Mustangs beat the Bulldogsin game one 5-4 and the Bulldogsreturned the favor in game two,beating the Mustangs 5-4.

Anyone interested in joining theHumphreys team is invited tocontact Staff Sgt. Owen“Sweaters” Ryckman at 010-5653-1463. No experience is required.

F. NEIL NEELEY

F. NEIL NEELEY

Staff Sgt. Aaron Orelup, (center) 527th Military Intelligence Battalion, prepares to barrel throughOsan Mustang defenders Senior Airman Jeremy Watson (3) and Sgt. Eric Stuart (14).

By F. Neil NeeleyArea III Public Affairs

By F. Neil NeeleyArea III Public Affairs

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CAMP HUMPHRETS – There was music in the air,smoke rising from grills, folks waiting in line forbarbecued ribs, chicken, links and all the trimmings thataccompany a cookout June 8, but the setting was notwhat people usually think of when they think about abarbecue. The setting was the 2nd Combat AviationBrigade Blackhorse dining facility for the Thursday noonmeal.

Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueline D. White and her team werein the middle of the first ever cookout at the DFAC and,from the looks of things, the customers were enjoyingit.

“It’s always a good day for a cookout,” said StaffSgt. Brian K. Jones, 520th Maintenance Company, asPvt. Madonna S. Noble, HSC 602nd Aviation SupportBattalion, helped him with a serving of ribs.

Noble said the barbeque was a morale booster for thetroops and fun for the cooks too.

Pvt. Melissa C. Esther, Company A, 602nd GAS Bn.,thought it was a good idea for Soldiers to get together inthe relaxed setting to enjoy the food.

Pvt. Sarita S. Foster, Company E, 2-52 GAS Bn.,said she was enjoying the nice weather and hopedthat there will be more meals like this.

Master Sgt. Godfry W. Miller, 2nd CAB food servicesupervisor, credits White with the idea and helped bypointing her in the right direction to arrange for tents, tablesand grills.

The staff was having fun too.“People don’t know how good our food is,” said Pvt.

Johnny R. Franklin, E Co., 2-52, GAS Bn., while he was

CAMP HUMPHREYS –“Emerging Einsteins” stood neartheir exhibits at the HumphreysAmerican Elementary Schoolscience fair held June 8 at theyouth center gym, explaining theintricacies of their experimentsand if the conclusions supportedtheir hypotheses to judges andspectators.

The fair grew out of the after-school science and problem-solving club sponsored byteachers Jacqueline Farmer andSherri Longoria. It was also anassignment for all third-graderswho had the opportunity to showwhat they had learned all year inscience and health classes.

“My conclusion supported myhypothesis,” said third-grader

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“Fascinating, simply amazing,”said Richard M. Schlenker, actingassistant principal at SeoulAmerican High School and sciencecoordinator, as he judged theexperiments.

He said some of the studentswere talking on a graduate schoollevel. They were gainingexperience answering questionsbased on their data, questions anddecisions.

“The science fair ‘createsindependent thinking and bringsscience into daily life’,” he said.

Sixth-graders ElAnie Briggsexplained the water cycle in herexperiment and James Lim useddry ice and ice cubes to makesnow and ice crystals in a glass of

And the winners were …First Grade:Eric Anderson – first placeGrace Cho – second placeChloe Gumataotao – third place Second Grade:Courtney Severino- first placeMakayla Tibbits-second placePaige Duskie – third placeThird Grade:Ryan Smith: first placeAdam Park: second placeKayla Mains – third placeThird Grade ESL: (the goal for

the ESL students was to demonstratetheir mastery of the language behindthe scientific method)

Roswin Sango – first placeJo-Ann Han – Second palceReyna Labarette – third placeFourth Grade:Jacob Amquist – first placeWintress Harris – second place Sixth Grade:James Lim-first placeThe team of Joseph Duskie and

Dominique Williamson – second placeEli Gumbon – third place

re-supplying the serving line with chicken.Meanwhile, Pfc. Herman A. Banks, Co. E, 3-6 CAV,

2nd CAB, was manning a grill filled with links. He thoughtthe cookout was a great idea because it is a morale boosterfor the troops.

The DFAC offers nutritious meals with a good varietyevery day Miller said.

White echoed his sentiments when she said in additionto the nutritional value, meals at the Blackhorse stand outbecause they put a lot of emphasis on sanitation and makingsure the Soldiers who do the cooking are fully trained.

Miller said he hopes to be able to offer more meals likethis and White said she is looking to feature more ethnicmenus among their daily fare.

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(left) Staff Sgt. Timothy Mose, Company A, 304th Signal Brigade, Staff Sgt. Esmeraldo Yaya and Spc. Anthony Masga, both with2-52 Combat Aviation Brigade, all enjoy the barbecue at the Blackhorse cookout.

SUSAN BARKLEY

soda.Fourth-grader Wintress Harris

showed how electricity is createdfrom free electrons and protons.

Capt. Anthony F. Cerella,commander 52nd OrdnanceCompany, 6th Ordnance Battalion,was one of the judges.

He said the students had put ina lot of hard work and werediscovering the scientific method.He added that they were alsodeveloping critical thinking skillsand asking how their experimentscould be made better.

“It also supported our school

improvement goal of increasingproblem solving abilities acrossthe curriculum,” said Farmer.

“A major component of the‘judging’ included studentexplanations related to scientificthinking and problem solvingusing the UPSL (understand,plan, solve, look back) method –a school-wide intervention forschool improvement.”

In addition to the knowledgethey gained, each student whoparticipated in the science fairreceived a certificate certifyingthem as an “emerging Einstein.”

Wintress Harris, 4th grade, explains to judge Richard M. Schlenker, acting assistant principal atSeoul American High School and science coordinator at the Science Fair, how free electrons andprotons create electricity. The fair was held June 8 in the youth center gym. Harris won secondplace for her grade level.

SUSAN BARKLEY



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TAS teacher selected as best in Korea District

Wood Clinic nurse recognized at DoD ceremony

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER – As far as Maj. America Planas,chief nurse for Area IV, Wood Medical Clinic andCompany D, 168th Medical Battalion (Area Support),is concerned, an award she received in Hawaii recentlybelongs to the “TEAM” and not her alone.

Planas was one of 11 military personnel from aroundthe world to receive the 2006 Federal Asian-PacificAmerican Council’s Military Meritorious Service AwardMay 10. She received the award for the U.S. Armyactive component.

“I am only a reflection of my leaders,” Planas said.“Without their clear vision, mission, direction, guidance,support and recognition, I would not be where I am.It is not about me, it is all about us. I accepted theaward on behalf of all the Asian-Pacific Americanswho are proudly serving in the military.”

One servicemember from each branch, includingthe Coast Guard, as well as Army and Air NationalGuard and Reserve components were selected toreceive the awards, which were presented by DavidS.C. Chu, undersecretary of defense for personneland readiness who was the keynote speaker at theevent.

The award recognizes servicemen and women whodistinguish themselves in the war on terrorism; whoseactivities best support the ideas of duty, honor, country;or who best epitomize the core values and the citizen-

warrior attributes of their respective military service,DoD officials said. The award also acknowledges theircontributions to the advancement of Asian and PacificAmericans and the promotion of equal opportunity inthe federal workforce and the Asian-Pacific Americancommunity.

Planas, who was born in the Philippines, was anenlisted Soldier for almost nine years (from privateto sergeant first class) before receiving a directcommission in 1990 after graduating from San

Francisco State University with a bachelor ofscience in nursing. Like many Soldiers, shecompleted her education while on active duty, takingclasses after work and on weekends. In 2003, whilestationed in Wuerzburg, Germany, she completed amasters of education from the University ofOklahoma.

Planas was nominated for the award by Col. KarenGausman, 18th Medical Command’s deputycommander for nursing. In her nomination packet,she cited Planas for “transcending barriers associatedwith ethnicity by exemplifying the tenets forempowering others with knowledge and confidence.In the military community, she spearheads educationalawareness programs, fostering wellness and all levelsof resuscitative medicine.”

She was also cited for “being an outstanding andinnovative visionary leader. She is a consummateeducator and a staunch patient and family advocate,who empowers others to transcend the boundariesassociated with race and ethnic diversity.”

“I’ve told Maj. Planas that I’m not going to allowher to DEROS, jokingly of course, because she is sucha huge asset to the clinic,” said Lt. Col. Jack Davis,Wood Medical Clinic officer in charge. “She hascontact with every aspect of clinical operations andtraining. Without her energy and dedication to duty,we could not function. She has been fundamental tomission accomplishment.”

Maj. America Planas, Company D, 168th Medical Battalion,conducts a blood sugar test on Pak Chong-ku, communityrelations officer, Area IV Support Activity at Camp Carroll,during the 2005 Occupational Health Fair held at CampCarroll Food Court.

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CAMP GEORGE – Although it mightseem a bit early, a Taegu American Schoolteacher has been named the 2007Department of Defense DependentsSchools Korea District Teacher of the Year.

According to Peter D. Grenier, theKorea District assistant superintendent, apanel met in May to review the packets ofthe nominated applicants and judgedJennifer Smith, who teaches 10th-gradelanguage arts and history, the bestpeninsula-wide. He said the winner holdsthe designation throughout the upcomingschool year.

Smith, who has taught at TAS forfour years, grew up in Sheridan, Wyo.,where she studied regional history andNative American culture. She received herbachelor of arts from Black Hills StateUniversity in South Dakota and hermaster’s degree in educational psychologyfrom the University of South Dakota.Before joining DoDDS, she taught on aNavajo Indian reservation in Arizona fortwo years and spent another year teachingat the San Carlos Apache Reservation,also in Arizona.

“Ms. Smith is an outstanding teacherwho reaches students at all levels oflearning and has been very successful inestablishing a collaborative and cooperativelearning environment for the students inher classroom,” said Charles Toth, KoreaDistrict Schools’ superintendent.

GALEN PUTNAM

Taegu American School teacher Jennifer Smith provides directions prior to the talent show forTAS students in kindergarten through sixth grade April 19 at the school. Smith was recentlynamed the 2007 Department of Defense Dependents Schools Korea District Teacher of the Year.

During her time at TAS, she hasreceived recognition and numeroushonors and commendations includingbeing nominated for Teacher of the Yearhonors last year. She is very involvedwith her students and sponsors a varietyof curricular and extra-curricularactivities. Included among theseactivities are the high school yearbook,the student newspaper, video club,literary magazine and Student Council.

“I’ve worked with Ms. Smith forfour years, in class and out, and thenumber of lives she has inspired can’t

be counted,” said Whitney Dalton, amember of the TAS Class of 2006. “Forme personally, I’ve grown as a strongindividual and as a student through hermentoring. Anyone who has had her ina classroom can see the passion she hasfor what she does, for what she teachesand for her students. She makes schooland learning fun, the way it should be.”

Smith is also a coordinator of theSchool Improvement Plan, TeacherMentor Program and ProfessionalDevelopment Program.

When she was notified of the

selection, Smith said she “reacted prettymuch the same way she acted at studentsporting events, jumping up and downand clapping her hands. Though I knowhow hard I work and how the studentsand parents appreciate me, it iswonderful to know that those above feelthe same way.”

Part of the selection process involvedthe candidates answering threequestions, with the last asking “If youwere selected as a national spokespersonrepresenting the teaching profession,what would be your platform?”

Smith responded “In the midst ofplanning schedules and writing syllabi,crafting lessons and making copies, wesometimes forget that the whole is moreimportant than the sum of its parts. Wehope the students feel safe and enjoycoming to school, and we try very hardto make our classrooms a haven, butthere is more to a school than itsclassrooms.

“Teachers have to know theirstudents to truly help them, and studentshave to know teachers care about theirwell-being outside the classroom. If ourmission is to create a love of lifelonglearning, to produce self-actualized,ethical citizens, we must all contributeall the time.”

With her selection, Smith is noweligible to compete for Department ofDefense Education Activity Teacher ofthe Year honors.

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Amerasian officer strives to help those in need

Carroll MI unit supports Evergreen homeBy Kevin JacksonArea IV Public Affairs

Sgt. Jessi Howell from Company B, 524th Military Intelligence Battalion at Camp Carroll, enters into a“yaksok” or promise with 10-year-old Kwak Hui-won (left) and 11-year-old Lee Geon-hui to teachconversational English following the opening ceremony May 19 at the Waegwan Evergreen Mothers’ andChildren’s Home. Howell and Spc. Jason Etzen began teaching English to the students May 26.

WAEGWAN – At 5 p.m. Fridayevenings, most Soldiers and civilians arefocusing on the weekend. But twobilingual Soldiers from Camp Carroll andsome disadvantaged children of indigentKorean mothers from this communityhave other plans. They are practicingEnglish.

Company B, 524th MilitaryIntelligence Battalion, entered into anagreement with the Waegwan EvergreenMothers’ and Children’s Home May 19to teach English to its elementary andmiddle school students, conduct aquarterly rice drive, and participate insocial activities together.

“As we provide these programs to theEvergreen Mothers’ and Children’s facility,it is my hope and desire that we build astrong relationship with the students, staffof the Evergreen facility, and the town ofWaegwan,” said Capt. Jun Yi, B Co., 524thMI Bn., during the opening ceremony.“Together, I know we will make adifference in this community.”

The English classes began May 26with Sgt. Jessi Howell and Spc. JasonEtzen as the primary instructors, bothhaving attended the Defense LanguageInstitute at the Presidio of Monterey inCalifornia, where they learned basicKorean language. They are assisted byfour students from the KyungbukCollege of Science’s Department ofInternational Tourism, who havevolunteered their time.

During the ceremony, the instructorsintroduced themselves in Korean to thechildren, mothers, facility staff and publicofficials in attendance. While Lt. Col.David Carstens, battalion commander, andother members of his staff toured thefacilities, the children spent time talking

LEE SANG-HUN

and playing with the Soldiers.“It is going to be fun studying English

with Soldiers,” said Ahn Ji-won, agregarious 10 year old who attends thirdgrade at Joongang Elementary School.“This will help me to feel moreconfidence when I learn English inschool. It is really good because we canlearn English from native speakers.”

The facility opened in 1977 to providesingle mothers and their children with astable home life. About 20 mothers and35 children reside at the facility,according to Pak Chong-ku, Area IVSupport Activity community relationsofficer at Camp Carroll.

There are currently about 45 mothers’and children’s homes throughout theRepublic of Korea. The Waegwan homeis run by the non-profit Sangrok 79Foundation, which receives limitedfunding from Chilgok County in addition

to donations from the community. HongEu-pyo, the foundation chairman and apastor, said there are no facilities inKorea for single fathers and theirchildren, but that his foundation iscreating one.

The foundation provides financialsupport to keep the families together,covers the children’s school tuition andoffers numerous classes for their mentaland physical development in a Christianenvironment.

“Sometimes the children here feel leftout because they are staying in the mothers’and children’s home,” Hong said. “Wethink in Korea that ‘the smarter childrenare, the less they feel left out.’ There isone person (from the home) who goes tocollege on a scholarship so we are tryingto encourage the children here to studyhard. It is going to be a big help for themto study English with U.S. Soldiers.”

By Galen PutnamArea IV Public Affairs

See YiYiYiYiYi, Page 28

CAMP HENRY – Extending a helpinghand to those in need is more than just“the right thing to do” for one CampCarroll Officer – it is a personal mission.

Capt. Jun Yi, commander of CompanyB, 524th Military Intelligence Battalion,knows hardship. The product of anAfrican-American G.I. father and Koreanmother, Yi grew up never quite fitting inas either an American or Korean. Beingsent to an orphanage, along with hissister, at a young age presentedadditional challenges.

In Yi’s case, however, adversity ledto a desire to succeed and to reach outto others – particularly KoreanAmerasian children.

“My one dream while I’m here inKorea is to set up a foundation that willbenefit Amerasian children in Korea.Having grown up in that environment, Iunderstand the stigma that still exists tothis day,” he said.

While heconsents that racialtolerance in Koreahas improved overthe years, Yibelieves there is stilla great deal of biasdirected towardAmerasian children.“These kids sufferracism every day.Koreans are more accepting than whenI was here some 20 years ago as a child,but these Amerasian kids need help –especially those with dark skin.”

Born in Seoul in 1974, Yi was sent toan orphanage by his mother. His fatherwas a “hands off” dad who was notinvolved in the lives of his two Amerasianchildren. That is until a companycommander read the riot act to Yi’sfather extolling him to take responsibilityfor his children – or else.

“That commander literally saved mylife. If it weren’t for him I would have

probably ended up wandering the streetsof Seoul like so many of the outcastAmerasian children you see,” he said.“More than anything, I would like to findthis man to thank him for what he did.I’m a senior captain and I passed upother company command opportunitiesso I could come here to command inKorea. I wanted to make a differencefor others like he did for me.”

Yi’s father adopted his own childrenfrom the orphanage where they had beendeposited three years earlier. As a singleparent and noncommissioned officer, hehired a nanny to care for the children.Yi’s dad ended up marrying the nanny’sdaughter and upon retirement took hisfamily to Tacoma, Wash., where newchallenges awaited Yi.

“It was real difficult for me sinceEnglish was my second language. It waslike starting kindergarten at age 10.” Hesaid. “Even though there is a big Korean

Camp CarrollOutdoor Pool Closed

Due to renovations, the Camp Carrolloutdoor swimming pool is closed forthe summer. For information, callCarlos Algarin at 765-8118.

AAFES Bazaar atKelly Fitness Center

The Army and Air Force ExchangeService’s Concessionaire’s Bazaarwill be 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday –Sunday at Kelly Fitness Center onCamp Walker. For more information,call Chong Chu-yong at 768-7383 or011-9859-1213.

Camp Henry TheaterWednesday Matinees

Starting Wednesday, the CampHenry Theater will begin offeringmatinees, starting at 3 p.m. The firstmovie is “Shaggy Dog,” which willbe followed June 28 by “CuriousGeorge.” Wednesday matinees willbe offered through Aug. 30, whileschool is out. For information, call YiHye-kyong at 768-8670.

Holiday SportsEvents Slated

Kelly Fitness Center on CampWalker will host the “Rumble on theROK” Open Boxing Invitational 4p.m. July 3. The event is open to allactive-duty personnel. Mandatoryweigh-ins and physical exams willbe from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. that day. A5-kilometer/2-mile run/walk will startat 8 a.m. Participants can register atKelly Fitness Center beginning at 7a.m. For information, call NealFleisher at 764-4800.

Warrant OfficerRecruiting Team Visit

A Warrant Officer RecruitingTeam from Headquarters, U.S. ArmyRecruiting Command, will be inDaegu to brief interested Soldiersregarding qualifications andapplication procedures to becomewarrant officers. At Camp Carroll,the team will be at the EducationCenter, Bldg. 236, Monday andTuesday. The team will be at theCamp Henry Education Center,Bldg. 1840, Thursday and June 23.Briefings will begin at 10 a.m. and1:30 p.m. daily at both sites. Currentwarrant officer shortages exist inthe Military Intelligence, FoodService, Criminal Investigationsand Special Forces career fields. Forinformation, call Staff Sgt. MarleenRosalie at 768-7154.

TAS Sure StartAccepting Applications

Taegu American School Sure Start,a program that runs throughout theschool year, is acceptingapplications at the TAS Main Office.To attend, children must be fouryears old by Oct. 31 and must bethe children of command-sponsoredenlisted Soldiers or those of civiliansup to grade GS-9. For information,call 768-9501.

Capt. Jun Yi

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Daegu Pony League hardballers take Korea-wide championshipBy Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – The Daegu Angels rode the armsof Stevie O’Leary and Vincent San Nicolas and thebooming bats of Jack Cannon and Frankie Demma tocapture the KORO 11–12 Pony League, BroncoDivision baseball championship Saturday at VictoryField here.

The Angels, after trailing most of their openeragainst the Yongsan Dodgers, scored four runs in thefinal inning to win 7–6.

With one out and trailing 6–3, Demma doubled. Hewas followed by Daniel LeJeune, who walked. A doubleby O’Leary scored LeJeune, making the score 6–5.Cannon then followed with a game-ending inside-the-park homer to the deepest part of centerfield.

“We came out playing flat, and I have to tell you, Iwas a little concerned that this was going to be ourfirst loss of the season,” said Frank Demma, Angels’coach. “It really showed the true heart and dedicationof this team when we were down in the last inning.”

In the other semi-final, the Yongsan Astros routedthe Yongsan Marlins, 15–2. The Dodgers then defeatedthe Marlins, 11–3, to claim third place.

In the final, the Angels held on to beat the Astros 8-6.

As in the first game, O’Leary and San Nicolas splitthe pitching chores, this time with O’Leary coming into shut down an Astros’ rally.

Trailing 8–4 in the last inning, the Astros loaded thebases with no outs. O’Leary then struck out the nexttwo batters before surrendering a hit that looked to

drive in two runs. However, the second runner failedto touch home plate and was called out upon appeal,ending the game.

“This was a phenomenal end to a super season forthis team,” Demma said. “These kids worked hardevery week at practice and were eager to get better asthe season progressed. They went the entire seasonwithout a loss and all members of the team played abig part in the success.”

Other members of the championship Angels teamare: Kevin Bueno, Yasmin Bueno, Thomas Congdon,Joshua Kang, Brian Lecaroz, Richard Rioles, EmilySackett and Joshua Sherwood.

In an earlier game, featuring teams in the 13–14Pony Division, Camp Humphreys held on to defeatTaegu 11–9.

Speech contest challenges speakers’ skills in second languageBy Cpl. Park Kwang-moArea IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY –Learning a foreignlanguage is one thing. Speaking in publicin a second language is another. Afterall, it has been said that more people fearpublic speaking than fear death itself.

Seven entrants managed to overcomesuch fears, as well as the language barrier,to compete in the Area IV preliminaryround of the 2006 Eighth U.S. ArmyKorean and English Speech Contest heldat the Camp Henry Theater June 7.

Four U.S. Soldiers competed in theKorean speech portion of the contest,

while three local middle school studentsvied in the English speech category.Participation in the Korean contest waslimited to U.S. Soldiers. Participation inthe English contest was reserved forKorean students who are being taughtEnglish by U.S. Soldiers through school/unit partnerships.

Each speech was limited to threeminutes and focused on one of thefollowing areas: improvement of theROK-U.S. friendship; the blending ofmutual nation’s cultures; or fortifyingcombined unit cohesion.

Winners are:

Korean Speech – winner, Sgt. RobertD. Carle, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 19thSustainment Command (Expeditionary);second place, Staff Sgt. Elizabeth R.Wages, Combat Support CoordinationTeam #2;

English Speech – winner, Kim Hyung-jun, an 8th-grader from Suk-jun MiddleSchool in Chilgok County. All threeKorean contestants attend the school.

Two Soldiers and one Koreancontestant from each area will advanceto the Eighth U.S. Army Speech Contestfinals Tuesday at Yongsan Garrison’s

Balboni Theater.“Through this speech contest speakers,

as well as audience members, can learnabout each others cultural interests,thoughts and experiences,” saidCommand Sgt. Maj. Lee In-han, 19thESC Republic of Korea Army StaffOffice, one of the Korean category judgesat the speech contest. “I have to credit allthe participants who showed sincereefforts to understand a different culture.”

The 19th ESC ROKA Staff Officeconducted the Area IV preliminarycompetition. The peninsula-wide contesthas been held annually since 1999.

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community in Tacoma, I didn’t really fit in as eithera Korean or American.”

Yi took his survivors instinct and applied himselfto his studies. He began to assimilate more comfortablywhile attending Lincoln High School in Tacoma. Sportswere the great equalizer.

“It wasn’t until I started playing high school footballthat I really felt like I fit in with the other kids,” he said.

Yi parlayed his football prowess into a scholarship toWashington State University. He decided, however, thatROTC was more to his liking so he gave up the gridironin his quest for the gold bars of a second lieutenant.

While in college he received the surprise of his life.Unbeknownst to him, his father returned to Korea,seeking Yi’s biological mother. With little more thanfaded memories, his father wandered the twistedstreets of Sung Nam. He eventually stumbled uponthe home of Yi’s Korean grandmother where he waswarmly greeted and presented with a phone number– with a Washington state area code.

“He called the number and the operator said ‘youdon’t need to dial the area code for this number, it isa local call.’” Dumbfounded, Yi learned that he hadgrown up only five blocks away from his biologicalmother who had immigrated to the United States.

“It was truly a miracle. Not only finding her, butfinding out that she had been so near all that time. Notonly that, she worked at AAFES on Fort Lewis whereI bought my uniforms while attending ROTC.”

If that isn’t enough, his sister had an even closerencounter. While employed at a beauty shop in aTacoma shopping mall, she actually worked on hermother. At the time, neither one of them had a clue.

Being reunited with his birth mother was a big stepin returning to his roots, but there was more to bedone.

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After being commissioned as an Armor officer in1998, Yi was branch detailed into the MilitaryIntelligence Corps. “Others said ‘you look awfullyAmerican but you speak Korean’ so I thought to myself‘this might be a good way to get to Korea.’”

Returning to Korea in March 2005, Yi was in awe.“The last thing I remember

about Seoul when I left as achild was the tower,” he said.“When I flew into Seoul Isaw the tower out of theairplane window and I thoughtto myself “I’m back home.’It is amazing the childhoodmemories one can retain.”

While here, Yi has taken the opportunity to reachout to those who are less fortunate – as he once was.Just one endeavor his unit has partaken in issponsoring the Waegwan Evergreen Mothers’ andChildren’s Home (see article, Page 26). His heart lies,however, with Amerasian kids.

“It is my personal mission to help those kids anyway I can,” he said. I truly understand what they aregoing through.

Setting, and achieving, lofty goals have never beena problem for Yi.

“It may sound far-fetched, but I would like to setup an annual fund-raising banquet to benefit the PearlS. Buck Foundation,” he said. “I would like to haveHeinz Ward (fellow Amerasian and Super Bowl star)attend as the keynote speaker. I at least want to be apart of getting something like that established whileI’m here.”

Pearl S. Buck International was founded in 1964to address the issues of poverty and discriminationfaced by children in Asian countries. In 1965, the

Opportunity Center and Orphanage in Bucheon City,was established to serve Amerasian Children. Inaddition, according to the foundations Web site,“PSBI supports international programs to alleviatethe impact of discrimination, intolerance and prejudiceon the quality and condition of children’s lives.

Together with families, communities andpartner institutions, PSBI programscombat the effects of the injusticessuffered by certain target groups. Theseare children who, because of thecircumstances of their birth and theirlives, do not have the same rights oraccess to services enjoyed by others.”

“Capt. Yi is a clear example of how programslike this not only shape the person, but in Capt. Yi’scase, shape the officer,” said Lt. Col. DavidCarstens, 524th MI Bn. commander, referring tothe partnership between Company B and theEvergreen Home. “Capt. Yi spent time with the PearlS. Buck Foundation actually living in similarcircumstances that we have here. I think to myself,‘if I came from a broken home and I had a U.S.servicemember as a parent who left me, I wouldnot come back to the U.S. military.’

“Capt. Yi not only came back to the military asan officer and company commander, but he alsocame back to the very same roots that helped bringhim up. The fact is that had he not been a productof this environment, a lot of this might not behappening.”

To learn how you can lend a helping hand whilein Korea, vis i t your instal lat ion volunteercoordinator. For information about the Pearl S.Buck Foundation, visit http://www.psbi.org/site/PageServer.

“It is my personal mission tohelp those kids any way Ican.”

– Capt. Jun YiCompany B, 524th MI Battalion

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How far is it?

How much is it?

Taekshi odiso tanunji aseyo?Taekshi odiso tanunji aseyo?Taekshi odiso tanunji aseyo?Taekshi odiso tanunji aseyo?Taekshi odiso tanunji aseyo?

( )ggaji ga juseyo.( )ggaji ga juseyo.( )ggaji ga juseyo.( )ggaji ga juseyo.( )ggaji ga juseyo.

Doe bballi ga juseyo.Doe bballi ga juseyo.Doe bballi ga juseyo.Doe bballi ga juseyo.Doe bballi ga juseyo.

Jikjinhae juseyo.Jikjinhae juseyo.Jikjinhae juseyo.Jikjinhae juseyo.Jikjinhae juseyo.

Oelmana momnigga?Oelmana momnigga?Oelmana momnigga?Oelmana momnigga?Oelmana momnigga?

Oelmamnigga?Oelmamnigga?Oelmamnigga?Oelmamnigga?Oelmamnigga?

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‘Illgob’

Ee jusoga oedinji aseyo?

‘Yohdoel’

‘Ah-hob’

Hyeonggwangdeung

A person who is too slow to understandthings.

‘Yohl’

Fluorescent light

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