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YONGSAN — The Republic of Koreaand U.S. Forces Korea completed theworld’s largest computer-simulated warexercise Sept. 3.

Ulchi Focus Lens 2004, an annualtraining event that is the 30th in a series ofexercises across the Republic of Korea, isdesigned to evaluate and improvecoordination between the services and theforces of both the ROK and the UnitedStates, according to USFK officials.

“This is a great opportunity to evaluateand improve combined and jointcoordination, procedures, plans andsystem for those of both countries,” saidKevin Krejcarek, USFK spokesperson.

Krejcarek added that training is essentialto all military forces and UFL is oneexercise where Koreans and Americanscan learn from each other.

To enhance training, participation fromheadquarters units outside of Korea wasincorporated. About 6,500 out-of-countryparticipants from various commands inthe United States took part in the exercise,said USFK officials. Not all deployed toKorea.

Those that did come to Korea werefrom the various military services. Readmore about how the Army supported theother services on Page 22.

By Sgt. Andrew KostermanKorea Region Public Affairs

YONGSAN — Many would love the chance to beon television, and the American Forces Network-Koreais giving one away Sept. 25.

The network will host a casting call 10 a.m. at itsstudios in Yongsan, Building 1358, for allservicemembers and their families serving in the Republicof Korea.

“Basically, we want some fresh faces,” said Sgt.Sean Parrish, command information noncommissionedofficer, AFN-Seoul. “Whenever we need talent forcommercials, we have to rely on ourselves.”

Parrish added that the casting call won’t be an“American Idol” style talent search.

“Perspective talent will be given an actual script thatwill be used in future television ads,” Parrish said.“We’re gonna have them read it and while they’re doingthat, we’ll be evaluating how they react to being oncamera.”

Once talent is selected, they will be recruited forfuture television and radio advertisements.

All enlisted active-duty military must have amemorandum signed by their sergeant major or serviceequivalent that states they give authority for theservicemember to be on AFN programming. Thememorandum also should reflect that there is noUniformed Code of Military Justice or any otherunfavorable actions pending against the servicemember.

A parent, guardian or military sponsor mustaccompany family members and those under the age

of 18. Family members should also have a typed andsigned letter of release from their parent, guardian ormilitary sponsor stating the minor is allowed to be ontelevision and radio and give AFN-Korea permission touse their likenesses in television and radio ad campaigns.

Servicemembers must be ready to provide personal-contact information, their DEROS date and when theyare available to record productions.

“We hope to see a lot of people there to take advantageof the chance to ‘be a star’ on AFN-Korea television orradio,” Parrish added.

Interested servicemembers can find more informationabout the casting call and reserve a spot by sending ane-mail to [email protected]. More informationis also available at AFN’s new Web site,www.afnkorea.net.

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Left: Col. Tony Ierardi shows his son, Peter, how to ridea scooter Monday at the skate park on Yongsan ArmyGarrsion.Many Soldiers across the Republic ogot achance to relax during the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Above: David Schnorbus (left) and his son, Jack,practice their golf game at the Yongsan Garrison FamilyFun Park Monday. See Page 16 for more photos.

PHOTOS BY SGT. ANDREW KOSTERMAN

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The following entries were excerptedfrom the past several week’s militarypolice blotters. These entries may beincomplete and do not determine theguilt or innocence of any person.

MP BlotterVVVVVA office helpsA office helpsA office helpsA office helpsA office helpsBy retired U.S. Air Force Capt.Jack TerwielOsan Air Base Retiree Activities Office

While the Depar tment ofVeterans Affairs office at Yongsanis there to ass is t ac t ive-dutypersonnel who are preparing toseparate or retire, it also is there tohelp retirees and widows who needassistance in preparing claims orresolving problems related tobenefits they are already receiving.

For example, the VA helped meprepare a claim for a terminally-illretiree claiming Agent Orange-related problems.

Together with the claim form Isubmitted to the Yongsan VA office,I included the Department ofDefense Form 214 for retirementand for the period covering Vietnamservice, along with medical records.

In less than two weeks, the claimhad been processed and adjudicatedright here in Korea.

The retiree will start receivingVA disability benefits very soonand, when he dies, his widow will

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Keep submissions about a page inlength and include your name,rank and duty station. TheMorning Calm Weekly staffreserves the right to edit letters forlength, taste and clarity.

By Mary RingAmerican Forces Spouses Club

On behalf of the American ForcesSpouse Club, I would like to express ourappreciation for Morning Calm Weekly’sparticipation in the Aug. 31 Welcome andActivities Sign-up Reception.

We are grateful that you took the timeto provide information regarding yourorganization.

The reception gave newcomers theopportunity to not only meet new people,but also to become informed of all theprograms and activities available onYongsan and Seoul.

The positive feedback has beentremendous, which shows that ournewcomers appreciated the informationthey collected about the surroundingcommunities of Yongsan and Seoul.

The AFSC members would like to saythank you for your show of support inthe activity.

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be on the fast t rack to s tar treceiving Disability and IndemnityCompensation as soon as we file herclaim.

Retirees are encouraged to takeadvantage of the many valuableservices the VA office at Yongsanoffers. And remember—keepingthem busy is the best way we cankeep their service right here inKorea.

The office is located in Building4037 on Yongsan South Post. It isacross the parking lot and to the

right from the Dragon Hill Lodgemain entrance.

For more information call 738-5121,commercial 0505-738-5121.

Korean National Police recently notified military police

of a curfew violation and underage drinking when the KNPs

found a U.S. Soldier passed out on the side of a road off

post. They transported him to the nearest MP station.

Military police administered a series of field sobriety test,

which the Soldier failed. He was administered a command-

directed laboratory blood alcohol test, was further processed

and released to his unit. Later, the Soldier reported to the

military police station where he was advised of his legal

rights, which he waived. He rendered a written sworn

statement admitting to the offenses.

Korean National Police notified military police of a U.S.

Soldier who was involved in a verbal altercation that became

physical when a Korean woman grabbed the Soldier to bring

him into a local club. The Soldier pushed her in the face.

Knocking her to the ground, he struck her in the face

numerous times. Residents detained the Soldier until KNP

arrived. He was charged with inflicting bodily injury on others

by the KNP. The Soldier was released to the military police

where he waived his legal rights and rendered a written sworn

statement admitting to the above offense. He was further

processed and released to his unit. An investigation continues

by KNP.

Military Police were recently notified of an aggravated

assault. An investigation revealed that three U.S. Soldiers

were in a verbal altercation that turned physical when one

Soldier swung at a second Soldier who hit the first in the

head with a tequila bottle. The first Soldier went to the troop

medical clinic and reported that the second Soldier caused

his injury. He later made the same statement to the MPs.

Both Soldiers were administered a laboratory blood alcohol

test, with results pending. The first Soldier was evacuated to

the 121st General Hospital and the second was further

processed and released to his unit. This is an alcohol-

related incident. An investigation continues by MPs.

An military policeman recently observed trespassing,wrongful appropriation of a government vehicle andconspiracy. An investigation revealed that three KoreanAugmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers were observedentering a military installation in a government van. Militarypolice observed two Korean civilian women curled up on thefloor board attempting to hide and to sneak on post. Thethree Soldiers were apprehended and were transported tothe military police station where they were processed andreleased to their unit. The two Korean civilians were releasedto Korean National Police.

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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESOsan Air ShowOsan Air ShowOsan Air ShowOsan Air ShowOsan Air Show

There will be an air show at Osan Air Base 9 a.m.to 4:15 p.m. Sept 18 and 19. The show is opento Department of Defense and Republic of KoreaMinistry cardholders.There will be no drivingpermitted, except for emergency, security andair show vehicles on Osan Air Base Sept. 19because of the air show.

LDS Retreat, ConferenceLDS Retreat, ConferenceLDS Retreat, ConferenceLDS Retreat, ConferenceLDS Retreat, ConferenceThe Seoul Korea Military District of the Churchof Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding aKoreawide conference for all church membersnoon- 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.- noonSunday. Along with the conference, there willbe a retreat for single members 7-9 p.m. todayand 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday.

Center Offers SerCenter Offers SerCenter Offers SerCenter Offers SerCenter Offers ServicesvicesvicesvicesvicesThe Digital Business Center is a resource forthe entire Yongsan community. Located at SouthPost Building 8105 across from Starbucks, thecenter offers Internet access, cyber games,document printing, copying, scanning, digitalphoto printing, fax services, computer softwareand hardware upgrades and repairs as well asoffice supplies and DVDs. The center is open 7a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Childrenunder age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

121st General Hopital121st General Hopital121st General Hopital121st General Hopital121st General HopitalLecturesLecturesLecturesLecturesLectures

The Department of Pathology (Lab) will be closed8 - 9 a.m. the first Thursday of the month. Thelab is instituting a continuing education lectureseries. The target audience in the laboratorystaff, but lectures will be open to all interestedparties. The lectures will occur in the 121stGeneral Hospital classroom, located on thesecond floor. For more information, call Maj.Rex Berggren at 737-6225 or Staff Sgt. RichardKrueger at 737-6918.

NSPS TNSPS TNSPS TNSPS TNSPS Town Hall Meetingsown Hall Meetingsown Hall Meetingsown Hall Meetingsown Hall MeetingsReginald J. Brown, assistant secretary of theArmy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, andDavid Snyder, assistant G-1 for CivilianPersonnel Policy, will conduct National SecurityPersonnel System town hall meetings nextweek to hear employees’ ideas and perceptionsof the new National Security Personnel System.The first town hall meeting is scheduled 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Balboni Auditoriumon Yongsan Main Post. Brown and Snyder alsowill conduct a town hall meeting 10-11:30a.m. Wednesday at the theater on Camp Henry.The town hall meetings are open to allDepartment of Army civilian employees andmilitary supervisors of civilians.

IDEA OpeningsIDEA OpeningsIDEA OpeningsIDEA OpeningsIDEA OpeningsInternational Distance Education of Alaska iscurrently interviewing and enrolling members.Families may register on the IDEA Web site,www.intidea.org.

EaterEaterEaterEaterEater y Closurey Closurey Closurey Closurey ClosureYongsan American Eatery, Building S-1455,will be closed Sunday for an organizationalday.

176th FINCOM FTX176th FINCOM FTX176th FINCOM FTX176th FINCOM FTX176th FINCOM FTXThe 176th Finance Battalion will conduct afield training exercise Nov. 1-5. In and outprocessing will have normal hours at the 1stReplacement Company. There will also becustomer service at Camp Coiner’s Tent City.

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Sgt. Charles Godby, a pathfinder at K-16, trims down a piece of wood at the Yongsan Craft Shop Monday. There are arts and crafts shopslocated at Army installations across the Republic of Korea. Visit http://mwr.korea.army.mil for a listing of shop hours

PHOTO BY SGT. ANDREW KOSTERMAN

175th Finance Command

YONGSAN — There are severalallowances servicemembers are entitledto when transitioning into a new dutystation. One of those allowances is themove-in housing allowance, or MIHA.

It is comprised of three components:MIHA for miscellaneous, MIHA for rent,MIHA for security.

MIHA miscellaneousThis is a fixed-rate, lump-sum

payment to offset expenses to makedwellings habitable. Examples of someitems this allowance would be for arethe purchase of supplemental heatingequipment, wardrobes andtransformers. This amount will equate

to about 2 percent of total overseashousing allowance.

MIHA for rentMove-in housing for rent is a dollar-

for-dollar payment made in the field forcustomary- or legally-required rent-related expenses, such as rental-agentfees. These are non-refundable chargespaid by a servicemember in conjunctionwith procuring off-post housing.

MIHA for securityThis is an actual-expense component

paid for security-related enhancementsto a physical dwelling when quartersneed modification to minimize exposureto a terrorist or criminal threat.

The Per Diem Travel and

Transportation Allowance Committeereview move-in housing allowance ratesevery three years. This is accomplishedthrough a survey, which is monitoredby the committee.

Servicemembers who receiveoverseas housing allowance are notifiedvia e-mail when the rates are up forreview. The most recent survey wasperformed during January and February.

The Housing Office negotiates withlandlords and finding suitable housingthat requires less expenses fromservicemembers to make the dwellinghabitable. The current fixed-rate, lump-sum payment for MIHA miscellaneousis 393,704 won. This will last untilJanuary 2007, when the rate is up forreview.

175th Finance explains move-in allowance

8th Personnel Command

YONGSAN — The captain promotion board is rapidlyapproaching. All eligible first lieutenants should review theirrecords and ensure all documents are in place. The boardwill convene Oct. 26.

All first lieutenants with a date of rank between April 1,2003 and March 31 will compete in the primary zone. Thoseofficers with a DOR March 31, 2003, and earlier will competeabove the zone. In order to be eligible for consideration bythe board, all mandatory or optional Officier EvaluationRecords must be received, error-free, in the EvaluationReports Branch, before Oct. 19. The required “through date”for complete-the-record reports was Aug. 20.

Officers are also encouraged to review their official photoor submit a new one if required before Oct. 19, as well astheir Official Military Personnel Files before the convening

date of the board. Officers will need to review their OMPFthrough Army Knowledge Online Web site account. TheAKO link to review their OMPF on line is https://ompf.hoffman.army.mil.

Officers must review and sign their ORBs. PersonnelService Detachments will send signed ORB to the selectionboard before Oct. 19. For information on updating ORBs,contact respective servicing personnel detachments.

PERSCOM urges lieutenants to review recordsPERSCOM urges lieutenants to review recordsPERSCOM urges lieutenants to review recordsPERSCOM urges lieutenants to review recordsPERSCOM urges lieutenants to review records

Personnel Service Detachments! Camp Casey, Area I, 730-3828! Camp Stanley, Area I, 732-5380! Yongsan, Area II, 723-5777! Camp Humphreys, Area III, 753-3335! Camp Henry, Area IV, 768-6951



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By Joe BurlasArmy News Service

WEST POINT, N.Y. — Great Armyleaders not only live up to the values ofduty, honor and country — they alsodemonstrate courage, commitment,compassion and caring, said a recent101st Airborne Division brigadecommander.

That was the message Col. MikeLinnington, commander of 3rd Brigade,101st, from June 2002 through this pastJune, gave cadets from the U.S. MilitaryAcademy class of 2005 shortly after theWest Point seniors donned their classrings for the first time.

“As I flash back to 1980, I can’t helpbut wonder if my classmates and I didn’tquestion our ability to take on theresponsibility of leading the Corps (ofCadets), or leading platoons aftergraduation,” said Linnington, a USMA1980 graduate and father of cadet in theclass of 2005. “What I didn’t know thenI know for certain today – we wereready, just as you’re ready to be leadersof character at West Point, and ongraduation, in places like Fort Campbell,Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, the Balkansand others we might never predict. OurArmy needs leaders of character; ourSoldiers deserve leaders of character.”

Linnington highlighted a number ofacademy graduates who have gonebeyond the institution’s values of duty,honor, country recently anddemonstrated they were leaders ofcharacter.

Demonstrating courage under fireLeading a platoon of Company A, 3-

197 Infantry Battalion, 1st Lt. JaredWharton, USMA 2001 graduate,organized one of the flank defenses ofBaghdad International Airport, shortlyafter it was captured in 2003. They wereattacked by an Iraqi infantry battalionand an armor battalion. Using direct andindirect fire, his platoon stopped theattacks 50 meters short of Wharton’sposition.

“Afterward, when talking to him,you would have barely known anythinghad occurred at all that night — inJared’s mind, all that he did was whatwas expected of him,” Linnington said.

Commitment means leading fromthe front

Another 101st Airborne platoonleader and a USMA 2002 graduate, 2ndLt. Sandy Boucher, exemplifiescommitment to duty and to the Soldiersshe leads, Linnington said.

“Thorough some of the mostdangerous, harsh and physicallydemanding missions in all of Iraq, (she)could be found leading from the fronton virtually every patrol…usually in120-degree-heat with Kelvar and bodyarmor on, because in her words, ‘If myguys are gonna get in a fight, I need to

be there,’” Linnington said.And while her duty has been

demanding, her commitment to herSoldiers led her to participate in acompany boxing smoker event duringdown time. Standing at 5-foot 3-inchestall and weighing in at 120 pounds,Boucher pummeled her opponent intothe mat, much to the delight of herplatoon, Linnington said.

Leaders are compassionateCapt. Christian Teutsch, a 101st air

assault company commander and 1997USMA graduate, has ably demonstratedwarriors can be compassionate,Linnington said.

A few days after some tough fightingin the northwestern part of Iraq, Teutschwas surrounded by Iraqi children whohe gave all his food, and talking withtribal leaders about getting waterdeliveries to needy families in the area.

“That’s one of the more difficultthings to teach Military Science 401,”Linnington said.

Loyalty is a two-way streetMaj. Rob Gordon, a 1993 USMA

graduate and 101st Airborne Soldier,demonstrated loyalty to superiors andhis Soldiers while with the 101st —extending his tour of duty following atour in Afghanistan to stay with his unitthrough major operations is Iraq.

When orders finally came for him toserve at West Point, he wasn’t ready togo.

“His words at his departureceremony remain indelibly etched in mymind to this day, ‘I leave under protest,because I know our work is not done,’”Linnington said. “That’s loyalty to themission and those that accomplish it.”

Caring means sharing dangersLt. Col. Lloyd Miles, 1980 USMA

graduate and a 101st battalioncommander in the summer of 1996,cared so much for his Soldiers, thatwhen a Soldier lost a grenade on a FortCampbell, Ky., live-fire range with itsfiring pin pulled out but thumb safetyclip still on, he was one of 10 volunteerswho went looking for it. The clip failedwhen Miles found the grenade and losta leg in the resulting explosion.

Miles fought to recover from hiswounds and ended up returning tocommand the same 101st battalion twoyears later, Linnington said. Miles is nowa colonel and a brigade commander withthe 25th Infantry Division.

“I believe (these rings are) differentthan other college rings because theycarry with them the legacy of the longgray line – forged in the values ofcourage, commitment, compassion,loyalty and care for subordinates. I havehad the privilege to serve with manyyoung West Point officers who trulyexemplify these characteristics,”Linnington said.

OIF vet at West Point: leadershipmore than ‘duty, honor, country’

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By Pfc. Stephanie PearsonArea I Public Affairs Office

HANTAN RIVER — Eighteenadventurers braved cold waters anddangerous heights Sunday for a day ofthrills.

The Camp Casey USO whitewaterrafting and bungee-jumping tour tookArea I Soldiers to the Hantan River toexperience Korean culture and have funoutdoors.

“Long weekends are one of the onlytimes Soldiers can really go out and seewhat Korea has to offer,” said Sally Hall,Camp Casey USO director, “not only inArea I but peninsulawide.”

The tour started at the river, whereKorean river guides outfitted the Soldierswith helmets, life jackets and paddles.

Once everyone was properly suitedup, the rafters grabbed their boats andheaded down to the water.

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The cold waters of the Hantan River challenge adventurers Sunday. The 18-member USO tour group combined forces with Koreantourists to take the two-hour trip down the rapids.

A group of American rafters enjoy the cold whitewater waves of the Hantan River Sunday. The Camp Casey USO offers many tour opportunitiesacross the peninsula.

Rafters carry their boats to the river. The site is about an hourand a half trip from Camp Casey.

Second Lt. Alicia Peterson (left) and Capt. Maria Berger, paddletheir raft down the river as their Korean tour guide steers.

PHOTO BY SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS

Camp Casey’s 2nd Lt. Brad Andersonexperiences the pure mountain river first-hand.

PHOTO BY PFC. STEPHANIE PEARSONPHOTO BY PFC. STEPHANIE PEARSON



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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESSept. 11 MemorialSept. 11 MemorialSept. 11 MemorialSept. 11 MemorialSept. 11 Memorial

SerSerSerSerSer viceviceviceviceviceThe Camp Red Cloud unit ministry teams, CRCFire Department and the 2nd Infantry Divisionband will hold a Sept. 11 remembrance service4 p.m. today at the Warrior Chapel. The eventis open to all services and religions, andeveryone is invited to attend.

8th Army T8th Army T8th Army T8th Army T8th Army TriathlonriathlonriathlonriathlonriathlonThe 8th Army Triathlon team competition willbe held Sunday at Camp Casey’s Hanson FieldHouse. Race-day registration is from 8 to 9:30a.m. and competition will begin 10 a.m.

Prevention of SexualPrevention of SexualPrevention of SexualPrevention of SexualPrevention of SexualHarassment THarassment THarassment THarassment THarassment Trainingrainingrainingrainingraining

The Area I Equal Opportunity office will betraining Korean civilian employees in preventionof sexual harassment 9:30 – 11 a.m. Mondayin the Camp Red Cloud Theater. All Koreanemployees are required to have this training.

Civilian AppreciationCivilian AppreciationCivilian AppreciationCivilian AppreciationCivilian AppreciationWWWWWeekeekeekeekeek

The week of Sept. 13-17 has been designatedU.S. Forces Korea Civilian Appreciation Week.

Job FairJob FairJob FairJob FairJob FairThe 2004 Warrior Job Fair is scheduledWednesday at Camp Mobile by appointmentonly. For more information, call 730-4044, orpreregister online at http://www.morejobs.net.

FAST ClassFAST ClassFAST ClassFAST ClassFAST ClassThe Camp Red Cloud Education Center isholding a Functional Acedemic Skills Trainingclass, or FAST, for GT-score improvement 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 - 24. InterestedSoldiers must take the pretest of adult basiceducation, which is offered 8 a.m. every Mondayat the education center. Registration for thisclass ends Thursday.

EEO Update TEEO Update TEEO Update TEEO Update TEEO Update TrainingrainingrainingrainingrainingAll U.S. military and civilian managers of civilianemployees are required to attend a briefingSept. 21 on changes and updates to U.S. federalequal employment opportunity and civil rightslaws. Training will be held in the Camp RedCloud Theater and will be offered in twosessions: 9 – 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

VVVVVolunteer Luncheonolunteer Luncheonolunteer Luncheonolunteer Luncheonolunteer LuncheonThe Area I chapter of the American Red Crosswill host its Volunteer and Volunteer Unit of theQuarter luncheon for the third and fourth quarter11:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at the Camp Red Cloudpavilion. The luncheon will have a luau theme.

TTTTTroops to Troops to Troops to Troops to Troops to TeacherseacherseacherseacherseachersAwareness DayAwareness DayAwareness DayAwareness DayAwareness Day

Troops to Teachers representatives will be at theCamp Red Cloud Education Center Oct. 14 forTroops to Teachers Awareness Day. Activities willinclude presentations by TTT representatives inthe morning and individual meetings in theafternoon, where representatives will be able toreview transcripts, counsel and guide interestedindividuals. All Area I servicemembers andcivilians are invited to attend.

Bowling Center ClosureBowling Center ClosureBowling Center ClosureBowling Center ClosureBowling Center ClosureThe Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center will beclosed Sept. 28 in observance of the Chuseokholiday.

‘Concert on the Green’ makes good neighbors

PHOTO BY MANNY CHAPA

Korean dancers from a Uijeongbu church perform a traditional dance at the monthly “Concert on the Green” program Aug. 25 at Camp RedCloud. The event, sponsored by the Area I Chaplain’s Office and the 2nd Infantry Division Band, brings Koreans and Americans together toenjoy music, food and fellowship. The next and final program of the year is scheduled 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

By Capt. Stacy PicardDetachment A, 509th Personnel Services Battalion

CAMP CASEY — Warrior Countrypersonnel officials continue to preparenoncommissioned officers for theNovember sergeant first classpromotion board.

Detachment A, 509th PersonnelServices Battalion officials said they areleading the charge to keep Soldiersinformed and prepared ahead of the Oct.15 deadline.

“It is important for all eligiblenoncommissioned officers to updateand validate their records,” saidCommand Sgt. Maj. James Murray,509th Personnel Services Battalion. “Itshows the board members that theyactually took the time to ensure theirrecords were correct and accurate.”

Noncommissioned officers have theoption to go online to review theirenlisted records brief, or ERB, to see ifany corrections need to be made.

If their record is correct, the Soldiercan elect to validate the record onlineto finalize the process before the boardreview.

Personnel officials said many staffsergeants preparing for the sergeant firstclass board are unaware of the onlineupdating and validation process.

“I was under the impression that myinformation would be updatedautomatically,” said Staff Sgt. EricTrahan, Headquarters and ServiceBattery, 1st Battalion, 15th Field ArtilleryRegiment. “When I reviewed my ERBonline earlier today, I realized that wasincorrect.”

Staff Sgt. Eric Trahan, Headquarters and Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 15th Field ArtilleryRegiment (left), updates his records with Pvt. Reginald Buggs, Detachment A, 509th PersonnelServices Battalion. Trahan is preparing for the November sergeant first class board.

NCOs prepare for promotionNCOs prepare for promotionNCOs prepare for promotionNCOs prepare for promotionNCOs prepare for promotionNoncommissioned officers only need

to go to their personnel services battalionif corrections are necessary.

The enlisted selection board systemeliminates the need for hard-copydocuments.

Previously, personnel servicesbattalions mailed documents to the U.S.Army Enlisted Records and EvaluationCenter in Indianapolis. Documentationis now submitted to the board as anelectronic file.

“I’ve been able to make thecorrections needed,” Trahan said. “I’llvalidate it once it posts in the system.”

It takes about 30 minutes to updaterecords, depending on the number of

corrections needed. The updates takeapproximately 24 to 72 hours to showup in the system.

The online validation portion takesfive to 10 minutes to complete. It is theonly way to send a message to boardmembers that the record has beenverified by the eligible noncommissionedofficer.

The 509th Personnel ServicesBattalion also implemented changes toensure the process to update recordsfor the sergeant first class board wouldrun smoother than the master sergeantboard update last month.

“When a Soldier comes into Enlisted

PHOTO BY CAPT. STACY PICARD

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Class teachesClass teachesClass teachesClass teachesClass teachesciviliancivilianciviliancivilianciviliansupervisorysupervisorysupervisorysupervisorysupervisoryskillsskillsskillsskillsskillsBy Maggie ThomasArea I Civilian Personnel Advisory Center

CAMP RED CLOUD — The AreaI Civilian Personnel Advisory Centerconducted its first human resourcefor new supervisors course Aug. 23-27.

The class, the first of its kind inArea I, was what CPAC officialshope to be a biannual or quarterlytraining offering, depending on theneed.

“More experienced supervisorscan also benefit from the course,”said Richard Lerdahl, Area IInformation Management Officedirector. “Most supervisors havenever had any formal training in(human resources) or (they) hadtraining many years ago.”

The four- to five-day course wasdeveloped by the Civilian HumanResource Agency to teach civilian andmilitary supervisors of appropriated-fund civilian employees about theirresponsibilities in human-resourcemanagement.

The course covered humanresources legal and regulatoryrequirements. It also put the spotlighton the Army merit system principles.

Officials said topics like prohibitedpersonnel practices and positionclassification, management-employeerelations and labor relations were keyareas within the new course.

The course, conducted at the AreaI CPAC Computer Classroom,included lectures, class discussionsand exercises for six students.Officials said their experience rangedfrom two months to more than 25years.

The feedback from the class waspositive.

“I have been a senior manager forover 20 years with technical andadministrative staffs of all kinds andsizes,” Lerdahl said. “I have workedfor the Defense Logistics Agency,Department of the Air Force, andDepartment of the Army. I felt I knewthe HR Civilian Personnel arena prettywell, and didn’t need to attend theclass for new managers. I found theclass very informative, well-presented by all the briefers.”

Lerdahl said the course was well-developed and timely.

“I am new to Area I and CampRed Cloud,” he said. “I found I knewsome of the material and enjoyedrelating some ‘old experiences,’ butI will admit I learned a lot about thesubject I thought I knew.”

Lerdahl said he recommends thisclass to every Department of Defensesupervisor, whether they are new ornot.

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Workers celebrate end of summerArea I Public Affairs Office

CAMP RED CLOUD — Camp Red Cloud Directorateof Logistics workers celebrated an annual organization daySept. 3 at the post pavilion.

“Unlike the garrison, which hosted a healthy luncheon,we had about 345 pounds of meat on tap,” said Ed Minnerly,director of logistics. “We also had baked beans, bakedpotatoes with real butter and sour cream, salads andbeverages.”

The barbecue luncheon was followed by a Korean chokucompetition.

“We had teams from the directorate,” Minnerly said. “Thewinner, the transportation division, will have bragging rightsfor the next year.”

The U.S. Army Garrison, CRC directorate of logisticsincludes mostly Korean employees from transportation,logistics and food service. They also invited the 15th KoreanService Corps Company and field section.

“We had the Garrison's transporters, maintainers, movers,travel agents, feeders and fixers taking an afternoon off torelax and enjoy some friendly competition,” Minnerly said.

The weather was perfect for the end-of-summer event,he said. “Partly cloudy and in the 90s.”

Kim Sang-ki serves up some of the 345 pounds of meat Sept. 3 duringthe Camp Red Cloud picnic.

PHOTOS BY PFC. STEPHANIE PEARSON

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By David McNallyArea I Public Affairs Office

CAMP CASEY — In less than amonth, workers from the Camp CaseyInstallation Transportation Officesqueezed in six-months worth ofmoves.

The office moved more than 2 millionpounds of personal property in threeweeks,” said Pak Yong-hui, theinstallation transportation officer forCamp Casey and the Western Corridor.

The 2nd Infantry Division’s 2ndBrigade Combat Team pack out fordeployment to Iraq produced aherculian challenge for the Koreanemployees, transportation Soldiers andcontracted moving companies.

The transportation office processedmore than moves between July 11-Aug.2 with a small staff of six CampEdwards Korean employees, 11 CampCasey Korean employees and six U.S.Soldiers.

“One of the things I worried aboutwas, ‘What if the contractors couldnot perform the work as scheduled?’”Pak said. “‘What if somebody got sickor hurt?’”

Under normal conditions, thetransportation office maintains a

contract with one local movingcompany. Because of the number ofdeployment-related moves, the Armymade a one-time contract to hire fourcompanies.

Looking back, Pak said she isthankful the mission was accomplishedon time, and without injuries orincidents.

“I’m proudof everybodyon the team,”Pak said.

During thepreparation forthe deployment, ITO workersconducted group counseling for about1,000 Soldiers a day at the CampHovey Theater.

“We expected to have the names andsocial security numbers for all theSoldiers before the move,” Pak said.

However, transportation workerssoon found they had to adapt tochanges or last minute additions, whichresulted in incomplete paperwork.

“I told the staff, ‘Remember,service is our motto, and satisfactionis our goal.’” Pak recalled. “If wedidn’t have complete paperwork, weworked around it.”

The workers came in early andworked late during the pack-out.

Pak said the most memorablemoments were due to the hot, humid

weather.“It was right in the middle of

monsoon season,” Pak said.Army officials lauded the Camp

Casey ITO workers for their effortsduring the deployment.

“We plan to use lessons learned fromthis experience on future moves,” said

Lt. Col. StephenMurray, U.S. ArmyGarrison, CampCasey commander.“Our goal was tomake the pre-deployment phase go

as smoothly as possible.”Pak said the garrison provided

everything they needed to make thepack out a success.

“The biggest concern was Soldierswith families wanted to move propertyto the states,” Pak said.

The Army is storing the personalproperty in Korea under temporarystatus during the deployment.

Under Army regulation, Soldiers ontemporary change-of-station orders areonly authorized temporary storage.

The next big challenge the office willface is the move of personal propertyfor Western Corridor Soldiers.

“We’ve already started using thelessons-learned,” Pak said.


Yi Chae-kwan (left) plays choku as Kwon Su-young looks on.

“If we didn’t havecomplete paperwork, weworked around it.”

—Pak Yong-hui

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Kenneth Schlueter, transition serviceprogram officer said, “I would like tothank you for the opportunity to attendthe first human resources for newsupervisors course. I found the courseso interesting I actually brought sectionsfrom the course materials binder homeeach night for further review.”

Schlueter said every supervisor, nomatter how long they have worked forthe Department of the Army, shouldattend this training.

“The human resource role of thesupervisor continues to evolve, and theonly way a supervisor can stay on topof these new changes and requirements

is through a program of initial HRtraining with periodic refresher training,”Schlueter said. “This course providedme with my initial HR training.”

“The class was a great opportunityto get me involved in understanding theresponsibilities of a supervisor andmanager,” said Challen Kelker, a newCamp Stanley housing supervisor.“And, a better understanding of civilservice functions. I am now 100 percentbetter.

Civilian personnel officials hope toschedule the next class in January fornew and senior supervisors.


Records, we print off a copy of theERB, have them review it, and makeany changes to it as long as they havethe source documents needed to doso,” said Sgt. Reshawn Mucker,Detachment A, 509th PersonnelServices Battalion.

“The Soldiers in the enlisted recordssection are doing an outstanding jobsupporting the senior NCOs coming into update their records,” Mucker said.“We’ve extended our hours to bettersupport our customers. The responsehas been great.”

Instead of a walk-in system,personnel officials set appointmentdates for each unit, to allow both theadministrative and enlisted recordssections to have equal accountabilityfor all eligible soldiers.

“I believe the appointment-by-unit(system) is the best way to support allthe units on this installation,” Trahan

from Page 6PromotionPromotionPromotionPromotionPromotionsaid. “Walk-in service is timeconsuming and unpredictable. I waitedonly 10 minutes.”

Eligible noncommissioned officerscan review their electronic board fileonline at https://www.hrc.army.mil.Click on Human Resources CommandIndianapolis, then select promotion file.

“As leaders, it’s all about taking careof Soldiers,” Murray said. “You cannottake care of Soldiers if you’reneglecting to care for yourself.”

Murray said noncommissionedofficers want to do the right thing.

“It is an individual responsibility toensure that their records are accurateand correct,” he said.

Trahan agreed, “Validation onlytakes a few minutes and could meanthe difference between gettingpromoted, or being passed over.”

For two hours, the thrill-seekersnegotiated the Hantan, encounteringrapids, having splashing battles withother rafts and jumping off of cliffsalong the way.

“The boat ride with everybody wasreally fun,” said Capt. Matt Linehan,702nd Main Support Battalionmaintenance officer in charge.“Everyone was just out to have a goodtime. It was fun splashing the otherboats and jumping in the water.”

After the raft trip, the tour took theWarriors to a local bridge with a bungee-jump tower on it. There, Soldiers gotthe opportunity to throw themselves overa 173-foot drop to the river below.

“The bungee jumping was myfavorite part,” said Pfc. Kevin Vandefifer,Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, U.S. Army Garrison, CampCasey, who jumped for the first time.“It was different, just free falling. It wasscary and exciting all at once. I woulddefinitely do it again!”

While not all of the Soldiers took theplunge, everyone had fun watching.

“I hate heights,” Linehan said, “but itwas cool to watch other people jump. Ican’t believe how some people went offthe edge like it was no big deal!”

Overall, the day was a success, theparticipants said.

“It was pretty fun,” said Sgt. 1stClass Cavin Clark, Headquarters andHeadquarters Detachment, USAG, CampCasey operation sergeant. “We got tomingle with people from other units andmeet some Korean people. It shows thelocal community that the Soldiersstationed here in Korea are out enjoyingthe same activities they enjoy, too.”


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A U.S. Soldier takes a bungee-jump plungeSunday on a Camp Casey USO tour.



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By Sgt. Donald Smith1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs Office

YONGSAN — The 1st SignalBrigade earned high marks from thecommander of U.S. Forces Korea’smain communication unit forperformance during an Aug. 16-19external evaluation.

“The bottom line is that the networkis reliable and survivable,” said Col.Lawarren Patterson, 1st Signal Brigadecommander. “It is the brigade’scontribution to the war fight and is aforce enabler.”

The brigade set up, protected andsustained the force well whilemaintaining tactical and strategiccommunications during the annualEXEVAL, said deputy brigadecommander, Col. Timothy O’Hara. Theexercise, called EXEVAL, evaluateshow the brigade deploys throughoutKorea and performs its mission.

“I saw a lot of improvements in theshort time we were out there,” O’Harasaid. “In the fog of war, a confidentstaff will do well.”

In the event war, the 1st SignalBrigade provides trained and ready unitsto support the United NationsCommand, Combined ForcesCommand, USFK and 8th U.S. Armywith tactical and strategiccommunications.

The deployment of its assets is adifficult task, said brigade officials.This includes the set up of apeninsulawide communicationsnetwork in more than 40 remotelocations.

“Our tactical operation procedure isthe document that outlines processesand procedures on how we operateduring armistice, periods of increased

Evaluation rates 1st Signal’sEvaluation rates 1st Signal’sEvaluation rates 1st Signal’sEvaluation rates 1st Signal’sEvaluation rates 1st Signal’sability to deploy and fightability to deploy and fightability to deploy and fightability to deploy and fightability to deploy and fight

hostility and should hostilities resume,”O’Hara said. “We wanted to see if thetactical standard operating procedurerepresented the actual procedures weuse.”

While the brigade deployedthroughout Korea and began to set upoperations, a “white cell” of oppositionforces inflicted pseudo attacks on thebrigade’s assets.

“We tried to create damage anddestruction to force the staffs to dosome creative cross-leveling,” O’Haraemphasized.

“The white cell blew up every fueltanker available to the brigade and thencontaminated all of the remaining fuelsupplies on the peninsula, just to seewhat the staff would do,” O’Hara said.“Many simulated attacks involvedweapons of mass destruction to stressthe system and push the staff out oftheir comfort zone.”

Overall, the entire brigade did wellunder the auspices of 311th TheaterSignal Command, an Army Reserve unitthat would command 1st Signal Brigadein Korea if hostilities resume on thepeninsula, O’Hara added.

The evaluators from the 311th werepleased with the professionalknowledge and experiencedemonstrated by 1st Signal Brigadestaff members, but cautioned to not letup on continuous training, O’Hara said.

“You have to be careful not to fallinto what’s easy and convenient,” saidBrig. Gen. George Smith, 311th deputycommander and senior evaluator for theEXEVAL. “From an operational securityperspective, this can be deadly.”

Results of the EXEVAL will becompiled soon by the 311th, officialssaid.

Aviationcommanderrecognizes newestNCOs into the corps

By Alex HarringtonArea II Public Affairs Office

YONGSAN — The American ForcesSpouses’ Club hosted a welcome andactivities sign-up Aug. 31 that showcasedmore than 60 private organizationsranging from community service tofraternal. The event at Dragon Hill Lodgeintroduced newcomers to Area II andencouraged them to get involved invarious events and activities in thecommunity.

“This was a wonderful opportunity

AFSC showcases more than 60 community groups to newcomersfor all the newcomers to meet the variousgroups and learn about the servicesavailable at Yongsan and in the Seoulcommunity,” said Mary Ring, AFSCsecond vice-president. “I appreciate allthe private organizations who participatedand getting the word out about theirservices to area newcomers.”

The event allowed attendees toregister and join various groups as wellas partake in the food and drinks.

For more information about whatgroups are in Yongsan, call the Area IIPublic Affairs Office at 738-7355.See AAAAAviation viation viation viation viation on Page 12


YONGSAN — The noncommissionedofficer corps received 33 new NCOs intoits ranks Sept. 3 during an inductionceremony hosted by 1st Battalion, 52ndAviation Regiment at K-16.

Once Soldiers attain the rank ofsergeant, they transcend from enlistedSoldiers to noncommissioned officers,emphasized the guest speaker, Col.David Abramowitz, 17th AviationBrigade commander. This transition isnot just a promotion but is a dramaticchanging of roles. It requires a Soldierto make the sometimes-difficulttransition from a follower to a leaderof Soldiers — with all theresponsibilities and authority inherentin that role, Abramowitz said.

“You are now noncommissionedofficers,” Abramowitz said. “With yournew rank and title, there comessignificant more responsibility, as aleader. First, you must comprehend theimportance of what’s expected fromyou as new NCOs leading juniorofficers and Soldiers. Second, youmust be articulate when instillingdiscipline and order among the juniorranks, and third, when dealing withjunior Soldiers, you must be patient,but still provide direction to get themost out of your Soldiers.”

This time honored tradition ofcommemorating the passing of aSoldier to a noncommissioned officercan be traced to the Army of Frederickthe Great, king of Prussia from 1740– 1786. Before one could be recognizedin the full status of an NCO, he wasrequired to stand four watches, oneevery four days. At the first watch,the private soldiers appeared andclaimed a gift of bread and brandy. Thecompany NCOs came to the secondwatch for beer and tobacco and thefirst sergeant reserved his visit for thethird watch, when he was presentedwith a glass of wine and a piece oftobacco on a tin plate.

During the ceremony, the inducteesreceived a signed and bound copy ofthe NCO Creed in both English andHangul.

Following the ceremony inducteesand guests enjoyed refreshments and



Master Sgt. D.J. Sampson, 1st Signal Brigade food services adviser, and Pfc. Namkoong Min,headquarters company nuclear, biological and chemical noncommissioned officer, review logisticsreports at the brigade Administrative and Logistics Operations Center in the Peery Center duringthe brigade external evaluation Aug. 16-19.

Newcomers sign up for membership in SeoulAmerican Elementary School Parents andTeachers Organization.

PHOTO BY PFC. PARK, YUNG-KWI

PHOTO BY PVT. HWANG DONG-HYUN


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Commander’s Hotl ineCommander’s Hotl ineCommander’s Hotl ineCommander’s Hotl ineCommander’s Hotl ineThe Commander’s Hotline e-mail address [email protected]. For moreinformation, call 738-5017.

Cub ScoutsCub ScoutsCub ScoutsCub ScoutsCub ScoutsPack 89 EventsPack 89 EventsPack 89 EventsPack 89 EventsPack 89 Events

The Cub Scouts Pack 89 has sign-ups at theSeoul American School Cafeteria 7 p.m.today. Training for all leaders will be at theScout Hut on South Post 9 a.m. Sept. 18 atBuilding 3793. For more information, call738-3181 or e-mail [email protected].

Christian Men’sChristian Men’sChristian Men’sChristian Men’sChristian Men’sMonthly BreakfastMonthly BreakfastMonthly BreakfastMonthly BreakfastMonthly Breakfast

South Post Chapel offers a breakfast buffetwith praise and worship services 8 a.m.Saturday. The buffet and services are openedto all. For more information, call 725-8022,011-9000-6064 o r e-mai [email protected].

TTTTTuesday Night Puesday Night Puesday Night Puesday Night Puesday Night PartyartyartyartyartyThere is a party 5 p.m. Tuesday at the DragonHill Lodge. The admission for the personnelwho are not AUSA or NCOA members is $2.For more information, call 724-3201 or e-mail [email protected].

Area II TArea II TArea II TArea II TArea II Town Hall Meetingown Hall Meetingown Hall Meetingown Hall Meetingown Hall MeetingThere will be an Area II town hall meeting 6 -8 p.m. Tuesday at the Army CommunityServices Building auditorium. For moreinformation, call 738-7453.

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There is an Air Force birthday celebration 9:30a.m. Thursday at Dragon Hill Lodge Mezzanine.

Search for TSearch for TSearch for TSearch for TSearch for TalentalentalentalentalentThe Area II Ethnic Observance Committee issearching for talent to sing, dance and recitepoetry in contribution to the celebration of“Hispanic American Heritage Month” 11:30a.m. - 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Dragon HillLodge. For more information, call 738-5950or contact respective local Equal Opportunityoffices.

Area II ClosureArea II ClosureArea II ClosureArea II ClosureArea II ClosureThe Area II Customer Service Points, or CIF,will be closed Sept. 27 - 29, and 30. TheCSP office will be open for turn-ins anddirect exchanges 8 - 11:30 a.m. and issues1 - 4 p.m. weekdays except every Thursday.For more information, call 736-7493.

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South Post Chapel offers Keneth Copeland ministriesOct. 18 - 19. Services are open to all. The suggesteddonation for limited seating is $5. For moreinformation, see unit chaplains.

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BoardBoardBoardBoardBoardThere is a promotion board for all first lieutenants,with a date of rank of March. 31 and earlier, forpromotion to captain. Applicants need to updatetheir promotion files. Selection board will meetOct. 26. Contact Personnel Services Detacmentfor records update.

By Pfc. Park Yung-kwiArea II Public Affairs Office

YONGSAN – More than 100 KoreanNational Police were invited by the AreaII commander to spend a day onYongsan Garrison Aug. 30.

During the morning welcome brief,Area II Commander Col. TimothyMcNulty, said, “Thanks to you…we canfeel safe while we work and live here atYongsan. I appreciate the partnership wehave with you (KNP) and how you helpus to continue our mission day in andday out.”

On the tour the KNP were given theopportunity to visit the Heritage Center,located on South Post, to learn andappreciate the long-standing historybetween Korea and U.S alliance, sincethe Korean War.

Following the base tour they werehosted for lunch at the 34th SupportGroups’ Three Kingdoms Inn.

The day at Yongsan ended up withthe visitors watching a movie at themultipurpose training facility with freepopcorn and soft drinks.

“It is like a small America in Seoul,”said Pfc. Yoo Jung-jae, KNP.

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More than five KNP companiesprovide force protection to U.S. ForcesKorea installations in Area II, accordingto an official at the Yongsan-gu policedepartment.

The official added there are about 24,000U.S. residents living in the Seoul metro areathat the KNP protect from various potentialharms, such as protest rallies.

According to its Web site, the KNPprovides 24-hour security service tothe community, preventing anddetecting crime, traffic control,securing social stabilization — like riotsand protests — and preventinginternational crimes.



YONGSAN — At the sound of a siren, militarypersonnel methodically began exiting a training facilityduring a mass-casualty evacuation drill conducted Aug.29 by Republic of Korea and U.S. Army fire andemergency services.

Officials wanted to assess shortfalls and publish a viablestanding operating procedure for future operations whenconducting mass-casualty evacuations at the facility,according to an Army memorandum of instruction. Thefacility is undisclosed because of operational security.

“The overall purpose was to reduce the human-safetyrisk at this facility in the event of a fire or major accident,”said Alex Temporado, Area II fire chief.

Temporado elicited to the fact that they wanted toevaluate fire reporting and air evacuation, as well aspersonnel accountability, firefighting operations, commandand control, and operation of facility fire alarms and fire-suppression systems.

Through dense, simulated smoke, more than 500 peoplehastily exited the facility to predetermined areas so thatemergency services could perform accountability checkson all personnel.

Dressed in silver fire suits, Korean firefighters jumpedout, grabbed their gear and headed toward the entry pointto search for victims, assess the scene and notify medicalpersonnel about the status of each of the injured.

The exercise involved detailed planning and coordinationbetween ROK and U.S. officials, Temporado said.

“It took over six months to plan the mass-casualtyevacuation exercise that included seven firefighting crews,security forces and medics from 18th Medical Command,”Temporado said. “The last time we conducted this type ofexercise was Oct. 9, 2003, at Hannam Village.

“This was a great learning experience which gave us anopportunity to implement, evaluate and test emergency-

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operational procedures for this facility and to work withour host nation firefighting and medical crews,” Temporadosaid.

The Korean National Police visited the Heritage Center as part of a tour of Yongsan Garrison Aug.30. The KNP learned about the history between the Korea and U.S alliance.

PHOTO BY PFC. PARK YUNG-KWI

An Area II firefighter carrys out a victim from the scene during the mas-casualty evacuation drill which was conducted Aug. 29.

PHOTO BY ALEX HARRINGTON


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YONGSAN — South Post Chapel is gearing upfor another year of Awana club by hostingregistration Monday for Area II residents.

According to the South Post Chapel Awana clubcommander, Ned Stoll, the Christian program offersan alternative setting compared to other youthprograms and teaches children and teenagers lessonsin character building. Awana club is anondenominational ministry that assists churchesin reaching children and teenagers with the gospelof Jesus Christ.

When asked what Awana stood for Stoll said,“Awana stands for Approved Workmen Are NotAshamed and comes from 2 Timothy 2:15.”

The Awana program was started in 1950 at theNorth Side Gospel Center in Chicago. LanceLatham, the church pastor who worked with ArtRorheim, who would serve as the club’s cheifexecutive officer, developed a program that wouldappeal to young people, reach them with the gospelof Christ and train them in the Lord’s work. Otherchurches heard about the success of the Awanaprogram and asked if they could use it. Within 10years, Awana had chartered 900 clubs, which todayhas grown to 46,741 clubs in 104 countries,according to Awana’s Web site.

The program first started at Yongsan Garrisonin 1998, said Stoll, who began working with the

program in Germany after he and his wife took theiryoungest son to see what it was about.

“The first year was one of introducing theconcepts of Awana to the community and promotingthe awareness of the program and how it couldbenefit the youth,” Stoll said. “There were less than45 people involved in the first year.”

Stoll added, “In 2003, the South Post ChapelAwana club registered nearly 300 children from ages3 through middle school.”

Compared to otheryouth programs, theSouth Post Chapel Awanaclub varies in its approachto children and teenagers,as well as to parents.

“With the exception ofClub Beyond, which is asponsored militarycommunity youthministry, Awana differsfrom other youth groups in Yongsan because itfocuses on the Bible, salvation and developing arelationship with Christ,” Stoll said.

“Secondly,” he added, “Awana is a familyprogram in that parents can’t just ‘drop their kidsoff,’ so others can take care of them, but they areinvolved in helping their children memorize scriptureverses and other handbook activities that arereviewed during each weekly Awana meeting. Bygetting involved, parents also benefit from the

spiritual growth that takes place in their children.” The Awana program also teaches children and

teenagers lessons in character building.“Both youth and teenagers focus on the way

Jesus lived his life and the way he taught us tolive,” Stoll said.

While the program does vary from other youthprograms and teaches youth and teenagers characterbuilding traits, Stoll said the club’s main focus isreaching other children in the area.

“One of thesuccesses for thegrowth of the Awanaprogram is that it is thechildren in Awana whotell others about theprogram, Stoll said.“When a program isreally reaching kids ina productive and funway, the response is

for kids to want to return again and again and alsoinvite others to come and check it out forthemselves.”

The South Post Chapel Awana program alsosupports the U.S. Forces Korea Good NeighborProgram, said Stoll.

“There are a number of activities in thecommunity in which Awana plays a significant role

“Awana differs from other youthgroups in Yongsan because it focuseson the Bible, salvation anddeveloping a relationship withChrist.”

—Ned Stoll


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a cake that that featured the sergeant insignia of rank representing both theU.S. and Korean armies.

Soldiers inducted were: Sgt. James Cash, Sgt. Sammy Forge, Sgt. JustinHavins, Sgt. Dale Hunter, Sgt. Kendal Jackson, Sgt. Geraldy Laventure, Sgt.Candice Mason, Sgt. James Murray, Sgt. Japeth Nelson, Sgt. Chad Olsen,Sgt. Terrell Reed, Sgt. Takeiya Rias, Sgt. Manuel Rios, Sgt. Alexander Santana,Sgt. Casey Taylor, Sgt. Im, Ji-won, Sgt. Lee, Jung Hoon, Sgt. Lee, Yoon

Sang, Sgt. Lee, Hae Myung, Sgt. Park, Sang Young, Sgt. Michael Lamb, Sgt.Lucas Benson, Sgt. Jeff Triplett, Sgt. Sean Antonucci, Sgt. Adrian Nielson,Sgt. Wilber Sanchez, Sgt. Nathaniel Yohe, Sgt. Daniel Morrison, Sgt. DavidHottle, Sgt. Xavior Ridep, Sgt. Woo, Hyun Chul, Sgt. Anthony Crolla and Sgt.Rudy Mendez.

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with the Good Neighbor Program,” Stoll said. “Duringthe Columbus Day parade, we have more than 100participants march and sing the Awana song in front ofthe judges. Also, our older kids participate in a Bible quizwhere they compete against kids from other Awana Clubsin Korea, including Korean clubs, to see who is able toanswer the most questions asked by the AwanaMissionaries about the Bible.”

It’s not just the parents and children who get somethingout of the program, but the volunteers as well.

“I get much pleasure of being a part of a family ofbelievers whose hope is that all children and youththroughout the world might come to know, love andserve the Lord Jesus Christ,” Stoll said.

When asked what she gets from volunteering withthe children with Awana, 1st Lt. Clevelette Edwards,

executive officer, Alpha Company, 532nd MilitaryIntelligence Battalion, said, “The rewards outweigh thetime served. The children remind me that I must alwaysremain humble. They enable me to see God’s lovethrough their innocence, gentleness and their desire tolearn.”

By Jim CunninghamArmy News Service

WASHINGTON — When the 3rd Infantry Division atFort Stewart, Ga., began organizing a fourth brigade-sized“unit of action,” the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rushedto build facilities for the new unit.

“We’re involved in Savannah District with short-termimpacts on some of the reconfiguration of the Army,” saidDwight Beranek, deputy director of military programs forthe Corps of Engineers, “and need to use temporary orsemi-permanent construction in a hurry to respond to theremodularization of the Army.”

On May 25, the Corps awarded Clark Design/Build, LLSa $73.6 million emergency funded contract for the design,site development, and construction of a modular barracks

campus. The site will include laundry facilities, battalionheadquarters, company operations, arms vaults, and vehiclemaintenance facilities for three battalions (852 Soldiers) atFort Stewart.

In 142 days of near round-the-clock activity, constructionworkers are clearing forestland, installing undergroundutilities, and piecing together the buildings.

The first of 142 custom modular barracks were deliveredon June 30, just 20 days after the design layout andconstruction requirements were approved. At peak deliverypoints, 12 trailer sections per day will be received and set tomeet the completion schedule.

“This is the most aggressive schedule I’ve encounteredin my 24 years with Clark,” said Dave Young, the on-siteConstruction Executive.

The buildings fit together to form three private rooms

with a shared bath and a shared kitchenette, according toJudy Milton, Savannah’s lead architect on the project. Similarmodular buildings piece together to form brigade or companyheadquarters, maintenance, and other facilities. As Armyneeds change, the buildings can be modified at a much lowercost than traditional construction.

This modular project cost $73.6 million, compared to anestimated $140 million for traditional construction. Plus theproject can be finished and ready to house troops in weeksinstead of years, according to Tim Corley, the projectmanager.

Modular construction like this project at Fort Stewartmay be used elsewhere in the Army to fill gaps in constructiondue to the rapid changes needed to fight the Global War onTerrorism, officials said. They said the speed of constructionmakes the design highly responsive to the needs of the Army.

Units of action get new modular barracks


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to rescue the last Roman officials left in avillage. Once there, the Knights of the RoundTable team set free Guinevere, a fierce fighterimprisoned by the Romans, so they can facethe Saxons in battle.

A scientific expeditionis sent to the junglesof Borneo to searchfor a rare black orchidby a powerfulp h a r m a c e u t i c a lcompany that hopesthe orchid can be usedto unlock the secretsof youth and

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Chaplain’s corner: What can you see?Chaplain’s corner: What can you see?Chaplain’s corner: What can you see?Chaplain’s corner: What can you see?Chaplain’s corner: What can you see?Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David ColwellDeputy Area II Chaplain

YONGSAN — A few weeks ago I wasscanning the Internet for pictures fromthe Mars spacecraft that recently landedon that plant’s surface.

Intrigued by what I saw, I began tomove to other images taken by the Hubblespace telescope. The Hubble orbits ourEarth and sends back pictures of theuniverse to scientists.

The pictures of the objects sent backto Earth in many cases are thousands oflight years away. The images are brightand clear. Apparently, the Hubble telescopecan see farther into the universe than anyman has standing on earth. In fact, the

Hubble can see millions more objects thanhas ever been seen previously.

I want to take away this idea of seeingdeeply for a minute and relate it to religion.In my own experience, I know thatreligion badly understood can lead tomisunderstandings between people andeven be a cause for violence.

On the other hand, it seems thatthroughout history every true spiritualleader sought to give us deeper and clearerviews about hard questions, such as whywe are here and how we should live ourlives.

Put another way, religion offersinsights about who we are based on adeeper view of the universe.

For instance, religion by in large tells

us that there is more to us than just blood,brain, bone and other material elements.

From a spiritual stand point our limitedsenses simply fail to get us a true idea ofwhat is beyond the material picture ofthings.

Just like the Hubble space telescope,religion offers us new views of reality andin doing so helps give meaning to life.

From the vantage point of mycomputer screen I can peer into deepspace and see literally 10,000 galaxies.Each galaxy contains about 200 billionsuns like our own. But without help allthe naked eye can see from earth is a verysmall picture of what is out there. Thetruth of the matter is that each picture ismade up of light. Human vision depends

upon light that enters the eye to form animage.

Again, from a religious perspective,light is always a property of God. Whenwe pray for light, for example, we usuallymean that we want to understandsomething better or be guided bysomething higher than our own limitedvision.

We know very little about the limits ofthe physical universe. It is my prayer foreveryone reading this article that we beginthe journey of finding God’s light in ourlives.

Like the scientists that built themarvelous Hubble telescope, we have todesire better and higher views before wecan receive them.

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U.S. Forces Korea celebrates Labor Day



Left: Sumo wrestlers get readyto rumble during the “Oop-Say-O” end-of-summer and UlchiFocus Lens block partysponsored by MWR Saturdayat Camp Humphreys.


YONGSAN — Young and oldgathered throughout the Republic ofKorea to join in the celebration ofLabor Day.

United States Forces Koreamembers, family members of Koreanemployees, Korean Augmentation tothe U.S. Army Soldiers and theirfamilies were invited to join in thecelebration that included balloons, livemusic, fun runs and rides.

Samuel Gompers, founder andlongtime president of the AmericanFederation of Labor once said, “LaborDay differs in every essential wayfrom the other holidays of the year in

any country. All other holidays are ina more or less degree connected withconflicts and battles of man’s prowessover man, of strife and discord forgreed and power, of glories achievedby one nation over another. LaborDay...is devoted to no man, living ordead, to no sect, race, or nation.”

Labor Day, the first Monday inSeptember, is a creation of the labormovement and is dedicated to thesocial and economic achievements ofAmerican workers. It constitutes ayearly, national tribute to thecontributions workers have made tothe strength, prosperity and well-beingof the United States.


PHOTO BY STEVE DAVIS

The band Dash-20 shows its unknown talent during the Yongsan Labor Day Block Party talentshow Saturday. Their performance was the highlight of the show.

Students from Seoul American High School dance along the music at Area II’s Labor DayBlock Party.

Zoe Aoussou, 9 year-old student from Seoul American Elementary School tries her best toreach the far end of an inflatable obstacle.


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Patrons react as they ride the “Viking” attraction at Woobang Tower Land Saturday. Theamusement park is one of Daegu’s most popular attractions.



WWWWWeight Loss Support Groupeight Loss Support Groupeight Loss Support Groupeight Loss Support Groupeight Loss Support GroupYongsan Weight Suppor t Group is nowaccepting new members. The group is a freeweight loss support group offering exerciseand workout options, healthy eating supportand weight loss suppor t . E-mai [email protected] or call 011-9699-7064 for membership information.

Auto ShowAuto ShowAuto ShowAuto ShowAuto ShowThe Yongsan Auto Crafts Center will conductan Auto Show Saturday. The show willfeature a variety of cars competing forbragging rights and cash prizes in thecategories of best paint, interior, enginecompartment and best overall. This eventwil l feature lots of food, music, pr izedrawings and vendors. Participants from allover the peninsula are invited to bring theircar and compete. For more information,call 738-5315 or 738-5419.

All YAl l YAl l YAl l YAl l You Can Eat Buffetou Can Eat Buffetou Can Eat Buffetou Can Eat Buffetou Can Eat BuffetCamp Red Cloud Mitchell’s All-U-Can-Eat-Lunch Buffet is available 11:30 a.m. –12:30p.m. on weekdays. For more informationcall 732-8189.Monday — Italian buffetTuesday — Barbecue ribsWednesday — Oriental buffetThursday — Mexican buffetFriday — Variety buffet

Area II TriathlonThere will be a triathlon 9 a.m. Saturday atYongsan Garrison. Events include a 400-meterswim, 15-kilometer bicycle race and a 5-kilometer run. Call 738-8608 for moreinformation.

Playgroups For Chi ldrenPlaygroups For Chi ldrenPlaygroups For Chi ldrenPlaygroups For Chi ldrenPlaygroups For Chi ldrenYongsan Playgroups is now accepting newmembers. The group plans play dates,educational activites and field trips forfamilies with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers in Yongsan and Hannam Villageareas. E-mail [email protected] formembership information.

Outdoor CookoutOutdoor CookoutOutdoor CookoutOutdoor CookoutOutdoor CookoutCamp Casey Warrior’s Club presents SpecialOutdoor Cookout, St. Louis Baby Back Ribs11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Cornon the cob, beans, salad and drink areincluded. For more information, call 730-2193.

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The Warrior Division Bowling Championship willbe at Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center Sept.20-22. Pre-tournament meeting is 12:30 p.m.Sept. 20 and the competition begins 1 p.m.each day. The top eight men’s and four women’sbowlers will advance to the 8th Army BowlingChampionships in October.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation

CAMP HENRY – Some criticsclaim there is no such thing asMonday Night Football in Korea, butstarting Tuesday things will change.

The Hideaway Club on CampCarroll, Henry’s Place on CampHenry and the Busan Pub on CampHialeah have created an authenticsports bar atmosphere for Soldiersto kick back and watch those longawaited games, said Morale, Welfareand Recreation officials.

Dubbed “Touchdown Tuesdays,”it promises customers across Area IVthe same kind of football fun theyexpect back in the United States,officials said.

“A football program had neverbeen attempted before because it wasspeculated no one would show up towatch a second airing of the game,”said Gary LaRose, MWR ProgramDirector at Camp Hialeah. “But thefirs t t ime we ran Touchdown

By Soojin AtwaterMWR Marketing Division, Area I

CAMP RED CLOUD — ThisHalloween, servicemembers will get achance to participate in a unique event— speed pool.

This is the opportunity to challengeDave “The Ginger Wizard” Pearsonand win $50,000 or a pool table, saidMWR officials.

A few things make speed pooldifferent from a normal game. Hereare a few of the rules:

! Play speed pool on the ValleyGreat 8 Table with the dollar-billacceptor and timer.

! To start a speed pool game, rack

Tuesdays, they packed the house atevery location. Budgeting for theevent was the biggest challenge.”

The three clubs will continue toopen weekly to football fanatics.Patrons can take advantage of pre-game hors d’oeuvres, win sponsorand MWR giveaways and register fora chance to win end-of-seasonround-trip tickets to the U.S.

Another activity, the end-zonedance contest , gives patrons anopportunity to bust out their bestpost-score moves using a toy footballand a little creativity. The crowdjudges contestants.

Winners score the t i t le of“armchair quarterback” and theprivilege of donning an AQ T-shirtwhile viewing the remainder of thegame from a recliner. The reclinerswill be given away at the end of theseason by drawing from the pool ofweekly winners.

“By bringing sponsors on board,we were able to purchase additional

giveaways and provide a constantflow of quality prizes over a four-month period,” LaRose said. “Forexample, US Airline Alliance providedthe trips to the (United States).”

The games air live early Tuesdaymorning on American ForcesNetwork, then re-air 7 p.m. Peoplewant to view the game as if seeing itfor the first t ime, so scores areusually kept secret and AFN listenersshy away from NFL announcementsuntil they can watch the show forthemselves, MWR officials said.

“These are football fans we’retalking about , and they take i tseriously,” LaRose said. “Givingaway the score is a terrible infraction.

Pregame ac t iv i t ies forTouchdown Tuesdays begins at allthree locations 6:30 p.m. and kickoff 7 p .m. The program wi l lcontinue at each club every Tuesdaythrough football season. For moreinformation, call 768-7563 or stopby Area IV clubs.

all 15 balls. Make sure the eight ball isin the middle and the head ball is onthe spot.

! As soon as the player hits the cueball the clock starts. Press the speedbutton to start the timer.

! Pocket all stripes and solids in anyorder, as long as the eight ball is last.

! The cue ball must come to a stopbetween shots. Any other ball can bemoving, as long as the cue ball hasstopped.

! After all balls and the eight aremade, press the speed button again tostop the timer.

! The time shown on the screen isthe player’s speed pool time. Add anypenalties and post score.

The preliminary tournament will beat Primo’s Express, Camp Casey, 1p.m. Oct. 23. The winner will receivea pool stick and advance to the finals.

At 6 p.m. Oct. 30, participants willhave a chance to watch the speed poolperformance by seven champions fromKorea competing against each other towin the opportunity to play againstPearson.

The winner will receive a pool table,shipped to his home address.Additionally, $50,000 will be awardedto the winner if he beats Pearson.

For more information on the speedpool tournament call 730-4334.

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Museum allows visitors to ‘get in the spirit’By Sgt. Andrew KostermanKorea Region Public Affairs Office

SEOUL — Just because the Olympic Games in Athens areover doesn’t mean that fans have to wait another four years forthe games to return to their memories.

The Seoul Olympic museum at Olympic Park offers visitors achance to relive moments of the games’ history through videoand other displays.

Visitors “experience the most successful games in Olympichistory and learn about the spirit and ideals of past, present andfuture Olympics,” according to a museum brocure.

Inside the museum are several rooms that highlight the historyof the Olympics and, specifically, the 1988 games held in Seoul.

The “Place of Harmony” room was designed as a presentationof the glory of the Seoul Games, officials said.

Other rooms include “Place of Peace,” “Place of Hope,” and“Place of Properity.”

Admission to the museum is 1,500 won for children, 2,000 foryouths and 3,000 for adults. There are discount fares for groups.

Also available to foreigners are multiligual guide systems. Theseare headsets that guide visitors through the museum. They workthrough sensors installed throughout the building.


Above: In the “Place ofHarmony” room, visitors canrelive the 1988 Seoul OlympicGames.

Left: A teacher leads herstudents through the museum.The museum is near theMongchontosung subway stopon Line 8.

PHOTOS BY SGT. ANDREW KOSTERMAN



Military Intelligence Soldiers ‘decontaminate’ aircraft

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By 2nd Lt. Christina Fanitzi3rd Military Intelligence Battalion

CAMP HUMPHREYS — Thirty Soldiers from the3rd Military Intelligence Battalion (Aerial Exploitation) gotsome hands-on experience in aircraft decontaminationduring a three-day “Dragon Exercise” conducted recentlyat Camp Humphreys.

The unit chemical team,known as “Dragons of theBattlefield,” conducted theexercise with support from the51st Republic of Korea ArmyChemical Company and theAvtel/DynCorp contractors whohelp maintain the aircraft.

Classes were given on thefirst day of the exercise tofamiliarize Soldiers with the wearof chemical clothing, hydrationin a chemical environment andpersonnel and aircraftdecontamination procedures.

On the second day, Soldiers had to respond to asimulated air-chemical attack that contaminated an RC-12 Guardrail aircraft and an RC-7B reconnaissanceaircraft in flight, a High-Mobility Multipurpose WheeledVehicle and a truck on the ground and all of the personnelin them.

When the planes landed, pilots and their equipmentwere decontaminated and teams of Soldiers workedwith the Republic of Korea Army chemical companyto decontaminate the aircraft.

Decontamination teams operated for more than fourhours at a time in full chemical suits and protectivemasks.

“It was awesome,” said Pfc.Erika Rodriguez, from Head-quarters and Service Company.“This stuff (chemical suits andmask) isn’t that bad, especiallywhen you know it’s going to saveyour life.”

Staff Sgt. Alfred Gonzalez,nuclear, chemical and biologicalnoncommissioned officer incharge for the battalion’sHeadquarters and ServiceCompany said it is essential forSoldiers to get used to theequipment.

“Having Soldiers execute their wartime mission iskey to the readiness of our battalion, and proves thatwe are ready to fight tonight,” Gonzalez said.

Cpl. Kim Min-joo, who took part in the exerciseagreed.

“Our training has prepared us to defeat the threat,”he said.Spc. Angelia Canavan, front, and Cpl. Jung Ji-hoon team up

to decontaminate an RC-7B aircraft at Camp Humphreys.

A 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion Soldier“decontaminates” an aircraft in the “Dragon Exercise.”

By Capt. William T. Smith52nd Ordnance Company

CAMP HUMPHREYS — The 52nd Ordnance Company executiveofficer is finding out that moonlighting for free by teaching English at aRepublic of Korea ammunition depot pays great dividends.

Since February, 1st Lt. Jeff McCullough has been traveling to Republicof Korea Army Ammunition Depot 3, the primary issuing point forammunition for Areas II and III, to teach English.

“Because we work in a combined operational environment, the depotcommander, Col. Shin Yong-sung, felt that his Soldiers would benefitfrom English lessons,” McCullough said.

To facilitate the accomplishment of both army’s ammunition mission,McCullough created a lesson plan that focuses on conversational English.

“Most students could read and write English pretty well, so we workheavily on speaking skills,” McCullough said.

Reinforcement from the Internet, books and the students themselveshas produced “dramatic” improvement in pronunciation and vocabulary,McCullough said.

Shin agrees wholeheartedly.“These classes have improved my Soldiers’ English abilities, and that

contributes to an even stronger Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance,” Shinsaid.

McCullough said the class is a “win-win situation” for both armies.“This has led to improved daily operations, especially in conjunction

with quarterly combined training such as stored basic load retrievals andslingload missions,” he said. “It is also a way that U.S. and Republic ofKorea Soldiers can exchanges cultures and grow in their relationshipsoutside of the daily work environment.”

By Capt. Dana L. Marchand2nd Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment

CAMP HUMPHREYS — A retiring 2nd Battalion,52nd Aviation Regiment pilot has been chosen to be aCH-47D Chinook instructor pilot at the U.S. ArmyAviation Center at Fort Rucker, Ala.

Chief Warrant Officer Chuck Mineo, whose militarycareer spans 26 years in both the U.S. Army and AirForce, took his last flight in Korea Aug. 25. Mineo,who logged 500 hours in Korea with the Company B“Innkeepers,” is retiring with 4,500 hours of rotary wing flight time.

“Very few Army aviators achieve the hours and experience that ChiefWarrant Officer 4 Mineo has, and fewer still endeavor to pass that knowledgeon with the passion he brings to the cockpit,” said Maj. Eric A. McEldowney,

Company B commander.Another “Innkeeper” pilot, Chief

Warrant Officer 3 Ken Scull, also madehis last flight in Korea in August. Withthe regiment commander Lt. Col.Richard Juergens as his co-pilot, Scullpulled the Chinook helicopter’s enginecondition levers to a stop Aug. 18 andwatched the blades wind down for onelast time.

Scull joined the Army as an enlisted helicopter repairer. After 10 years, heattended CH-47 flight school. During his 20-year career, Scull has served asan instructor pilot, a standardization pilot, a maintenance test pilot, amaintenance examiner and flown combat missions in Operations Just Causeand Desert Storm.

ScullPHOTO BY DENNIS GREER

MineoPHOTO BY SEAN BARCOE

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Area III units supportUlchi Focus Lens 2004Area III Public Affairs Office

CAMP HUMPHREYS — When U.S.Marines bound for Exercise Ulchi FocusLens 2004 disembarked from the high-speed ship that had transported them fromOkinawa to Pyeongtaek Port, Area IIISoldiers were prepared to support them.

Waiting at the port, Spc. Yolanda Cooleyand Cpl. Bae Dong-hyuk from the25thTransportation Battalion’s 138thBranch Movement Control team wereamong the first.

“Our unit was responsible for arrangingtransportation to get troops fromPyeongtaek Port to the various UFL lifesupport areas,” said Cooley, checkingsome paperwork with Bae as Marinesboarded buses.

Months before the first boots of out-of-country Ulchi Focus Lens-boundtroops hit the ground, Area III units hadbeen planning for their arrival.

The U.S. Army Area III Support ActivityDirectorate of Plans, Training, Mobilityand Security had coordinated constructionof life support areas, or LSAs, at severallocations and worked with other Area IIIdirectorates and units to provide logisticalsupport for 1,687 additional Marines andSoldiers in Area III during the exercise.

In addition to providing tents, cots,

footlockers, fans and air conditioners,water, fuel, generators or direct electricity,transportation and other basic amenities,U.S. Army Area III Support Activity andtenant units worked to make UFL guestsfeel safe and at home.

Units from the 501st and 23rd AreaSupport Groups, including the 473rd and348th Quartermaster companies, and the520th Maintenance Company, deployedtroops to LSAs to distribute water and fueland to maintain generators, environmentalcontrol units and laundry and bath facilities.The 226th Signal Company providedcommunication support.

Site mayors at each life support areamade sure an acceptable quality of lifewas maintained. Morale, Welfare andRecreation furnished “rec tents” withtelevision and other entertainment and theArmy and Air Force Exchange Serviceset up small post exchanges.

During off-duty time, Area III ArmyCommunity Service representatives andchaplains helped visiting Marinescoordinate goodwill trips to orphanages,hospitals and Korean reading programs.

“We have had awesome support thisyear,” said Capt. Sarah Lukes, Palan LSAcamp commandant from Marine ForcesPacific for the second year in a row. “It’sbeen a total success.”

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CAMP HUMPHREYS — To celebrate the endof summer and a successful Ulchi Focus Lens2004 exercise, Area III Morale,Welfare andRecreation threw an action-packed block partySept. 4 at Camp Humphreys.

“It was a way to show our support for UFLtroops right up to the end of the exercise,” saidMike Mooney, MWR marketing chief.

The block party included 14 contests to seewhich military service could eat the most kimchi,call hogs the best, eat the most hardboiled eggs,bowl the highest game and best other services ina “Fear Factor” event.

Teams from the U.S. Marines got the mostpoints, followed by the Air Force, the U.S. Armyand Korean Augmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldiers.

U.S. Marines come ashore at Pyeongtaek Portafter a high-speed vessel trip from their base inOkinawa The trip took under nine hours.

Transportation coordinators Sgt. Yolanda Cooley and Cpl. Bae Dong-hyuk check their rostersas Marines board buses bound for Ulchi Focus Lens 2004 life support areas.

PHOTOS BY STEVE DAVIS

A welcome sign greets visitors at the Palanlife support area built by the 22nd KoreanService Corps Company.

Pfc. Jeremiah Missita and other Soldiers fromthe 348th Quartermaster Company providedrinking water at the Palan life support area.

Petroleum specialists from the 348thQuartermaster Company conduct refuelingoperations at the Palan life support area.

Improved CPX GateImproved CPX GateImproved CPX GateImproved CPX GateImproved CPX Gateofficially reopensofficially reopensofficially reopensofficially reopensofficially reopens

The Camp Humphreys CPX Gate heavily used bycommercial trucks and tactical military and civilianvehicles was officially reopened at a ribbon-cuttingceremony Sept. 2 following a $720,000 upgradeto improve security. Bullet-proof guardhouses, pop-up barriers and other security measures wereinstalled during the year-long project by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers and the Krima ConstructionCompany. Parking areas and improved roadwayswere also built to improve traffic flow.

Camp Eagle Unit WinsCamp Eagle Unit WinsCamp Eagle Unit WinsCamp Eagle Unit WinsCamp Eagle Unit WinsArmy Maintenance AwardMaintenance AwardMaintenance AwardMaintenance AwardMaintenance Award

Company G, 52nd Aviation won the Department ofthe Army Supply Excellence Award in July. TheArmy Chief of Staff established the supplyexcellence program to recognize units thatdemonstrate outstanding supply operations.Company G also won the 8th Army Category CLevel 1 (A) Small Direct Support Unit award inJanuary. The aviation maintenance unit operates aforward distribution point for the 194th MaintenanceBattalion based at Camp Humphreys. The unitaccountable officer, Chief Warrant Officer CarlosForde, and the warehouse noncommissioned officerin charge, Staff Sgt. Althea Davis will receive theaward at the Pentagon in September.

Community Health FairCommunity Health FairCommunity Health FairCommunity Health FairCommunity Health FairEveryone in the Camp Humphreys community isinvited to attend the a Community Health Fair from10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Camp HumphreysCommunity Activities Center and the post physicalfitness center. The fair, sponsored by Area IIIMorale, Welfare and Recreation and the 18thMedical Command, will include an aerobathon, ataekwondo exhibition, blood pressure and carbonmonoxide screening, body-fat analysis and otherhealth and nutritional information.

Breastfeeding ClassBreastfeeding ClassBreastfeeding ClassBreastfeeding ClassBreastfeeding ClassThe Army Community Service Family Advocacysection will sponsor a breastfeeding class from 11a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Camp HumphreysEducation Center. Preregistration is required. Formore information, call 753-6252.

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The Army Community Service Exceptional FamilyMember Program will sponsor a bowling night from6-8 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Strike Zone BowlingCenter at Camp Humphreys. Preregistration isrequired. For more information, call Yuritza Noceraat 753-8327.

Cultural ExperienceCultural ExperienceCultural ExperienceCultural ExperienceCultural ExperienceGyeonggi Province will provide a free interactivecultural experience to explain Chusok customs toSoldiers and family members from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Sept. 22 at the Camp Humphreys CommunityActivities Center. There will be exhibits throughoutthe day and opportunities for participants to playtraditional Korean musical instruments, playtraditional games, learn how Koreans honor theancestors and much more. For more information,call 753-8598.

News & Notes DeadlinesNews & Notes DeadlinesNews & Notes DeadlinesNews & Notes DeadlinesNews & Notes DeadlinesNews & Notes deadlines are every Friday twoweeks before the intended publication date.E-mail requests to [email protected] orcall the Area III Public Affairs Office at 753-8847.

Contestants in the kimchi-eating contest keep bottled water close at hand.Fourteen constests were held during the block party at Camp Humphreys.

PHOTO BY STEVE DAVIS


Sept. 10, 2004Page23MORNING CALM

Cavalry Soldiers cook up comedy with meals

Sailing Soldier, crew take yachting prize

Area III Public Affairs Office

YONGIN — “Mississippi MudCoffee,” “Tyresse’s Tantalizing Tea,” and“Run O.J. Run” orange juice were someof the funny drinks served by 6th CavalryBrigade cooks during exercise Ulchi FocusLens 2004.

“After working long shifts, people seemto appreciate a little humor,” said Pvt.Andrew Bond, 25, from Jackson, Tenn.He was one of a handful of cooks at thebrigade’s tactical operations center duringthe exercise. He created “Coffee Anon,”named after United Nations SecretaryGeneral Kofi Annan of Ghana.

Sgt. Robert Stratton, 26, from St. Louis,Mo., came up with “Mississippi MudCoffee,” named for his hometown on theMississippi River.

Pfc. Samuel Dudley, 26, from

By Steve DavisArea III Public Affairs Office

CAMP HUMPHREYS — A CampHumphreys Soldier overcame severe jetlag and fickle weather to place third withhis crew in the OdysSail Regatta held inconjunction with the 2004 SummerOlympics.

Capt. Omer Ozguc skippered the“Love Knot,” his 41-foot BeneteauOceanus yacht, to third place in theInternational Rule Club class of the regattathat traced the journey of the legendaryHomeric hero Odysseus across theMediterranean.

Ozguc, a Turkish-American familynurse practitioner who had not sailedsince coming to Korea last year, flew toTurkey to meet his crew at the dock.

“I arrived in Turkey at 2 a.m. and wentstraight to the boat in Kusadasi,” saidOzguc. “We sailed to Samos and at 7a.m. I had a skippers’ meeting. The racestarted at 8:55 a.m.”

Ozguc, who has won races beforewith same crew, said they had to getused to sailing together after a long timeapart.

They raced 30 hours straight on the200 nautical mile first stage.

“We were trying to get synchronizedwhen around sundown the wind startingblowing around 30 knots. Near theFiorini Islands, the wind surged to 37knots and our spinnaker ripped and fellinto the water,” Ozguc said. “It was in

Lynchburg, Va., dubbed a morning drink“Gary Coleman Grape Juice” after at populartelevision celebrity.

“I didn’t name nothing,” said Pfc.Deandria Rogers, 19, of Bishopville, S.C.,the serious cook of the group who devotedher energies to serving up good meals.

Staff Sgt. Tyrus Reddick, 27, of Atlanta,Ga., said the dining tent was a popular placeduring the exercise.

“Soldiers have told us the food is betterhere than back at home base,” he said. “Theywant us to set up the mobile kitchen trailerthere.”

The cooks served a couple of “hots” eachday, supplemented by Meals-Ready-to-Eator “Jimmy Deans” at lunch.

Bond said “Jimmy Deans,” sandwiches,canned foods, desert and a drink onStryofoam under plastic wrap, were slightlymore popular than MREs.

Cooks from the 6th Cavalry Brigade talk about a popular ingredient - humor.PHOTO BY STEVE DAVIS

Ogzuc

rough water, and one of the crew wasseasick.”

Despite the shaky start, the crewfinished fifth out of 20 boats.

Stage two consisted of a series ofinshore and offshore races off Crete.Ozguc and crew grew more optimistic

about their chances.The third stage

was a 200 nauticalmile race from Creteto Nafplio, Greece.

“The race startedthe morning of Aug.9 and went fromheavy winds to nowind,” said Ozguc.

“I remember sitting for six hours hopingfor wind.”

Ozguc’s yacht finished respectablytwo-and-one-half hours after the first boat.

“You never know your standing untilwinners are announced,” Ozguc said.

At an awards dinner on Aug. 12, thecrew learned they had won third place,missing second by one point. Yachts fromRussian and Israel took first and second

Ozguc and crew took home twotrophies, two plaques and 1,000 Euros,about $1,200.

“We also attended the openingceremony of the Summer Olympics,”Ozguc said.

Ozguc left Korea Sept. 1 for anassignment in Darmstadt, Germany.



Area IV fields state-of-the-art hazmat gear

PHOTOS BY GALEN PUTNAM

By Galen PutnamArea IV Public Affairs Office

CAMP WALKER – Area IV’s FireDepartment is preparing for theunexpected. More than $750,000 innew hazardous materials responseequipment is being fielded to protectresidents from wide range of chemical,biological, radiological and other threats.

The new equipment includes self-contained breathing apparatus systems,decontamination showers,decontamination spraying hoops,inflatable shelters, hazardous materialspill control systems, detection meters,chemical containment kits, protectivesuits and more.

“Four years ago this place was kindof stumbling for direction and had a lotof old equipment,” said Area IV FireChief Bobby Purvis. “Since 9-11, (theDepartment of Defense) has tasked thefire service to be the first responderson any type of WMD (weapons of massdestruction) or CBRNE (chemical,biological, radiological, nuclear,explosive) incident. For us to do that,and do it the right way, we have to haveequipment and training.”

Along with the high-tech equipment,training was included in the contract toensure firefighters can employ thecomplicated, state-of-the-art gear. Inaddition, Han Un, Camp Hialeah FireStation assistant chief, attended the five-week Hazmat Train-The-Trainer Courseat Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas,and is now training his colleagues.

Area IV residents won’t be the onlybeneficiaries of the new equipment andtraining.

“The local community isn’t aware ofour capability yet,” Purvis said. “I’msetting up a meeting with all mutual aidfire chiefs and we are going to put on adisplay to show them exactly what wecan do and what we are capable of. I’dlike to invite them in and show themhow we can help them. We’ve done itwith crash rescue and structurefirefighting and now I want to do it inthe hazmat arena.”

The problem of transporting all of thenew equipment was eliminated whenArea IV received three hazardousmaterial response vehicles about sixmonths ago. The vehicles, which doubleas command posts at hazmat incidents,were custom-built in Korea to defraycosts and get them into the field morequickly. They are stationed at CampsWalker, Carroll and Hialeah to provide

Firefighters from the Hazardous Materials Team check each others’ equipment before responding to a simulated biological attack during theconsequence management exercise held at Camp George July 29.

E-mail [email protected] A firefighter from Camp Walker helps set up a portable decontamination shower.

the most efficient hazmat coveragethroughout Area IV.

Purvis credits the InstallationManagement Agency–Korea Region firechief for securing the much-neededequipment.

“None of this would have happenedwithout the foresight of KOROCommand Fire Chief (Leopold)Dumond,” he said. “He is the one whobeat the bushes and got all thisequipment funded. He was also the keyplayer in getting all of the trucks. Withouthim, it wouldn’t have happened.”

Extra equipment and training meansextra work for Area IV firefighters, butthey aren’t complaining.

“There is a lot to learn with all of thenew equipment but it is much better andeasier to set up,” said Choe Tal-cho,Camp Walker assistant fire chief. “Thefirefighters are very happy to have it andare eagerly training and practicing withthe equipment.”

“The new vehicle and hazmatequipment makes things much better forus,” said Chong Tae-song, a driver andoperator at the Camp Walker FireStation. “With the training we havereceived, everything is simple and easyto understand.”


Sept. 10, 2004


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Powerlifters push the limit

CirCirCirCirCircle the suncle the suncle the suncle the suncle the sun

PHOTO BY GALEN PUTNAM

PHOTOS BY GALEN PUTNAM

9-11 Memorial Ceremony9-11 Memorial Ceremony9-11 Memorial Ceremony9-11 Memorial Ceremony9-11 Memorial CeremonyThe Area IV Fire Department will hold a ceremonymarking the third anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001,terrorist attacks on the United States. The ceremonywill be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Camp Walker FireStation. For more information, call Area IV FireChief Bobby Purvis at 764-5901.

NSPS TNSPS TNSPS TNSPS TNSPS Town Hall Meetingown Hall Meetingown Hall Meetingown Hall Meetingown Hall MeetingA National Security Personnel System Town HallMeeting will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the CampHenry Theater. The meeting, presented by ReginaldBrown, assistant secretary of the Army (Manpowerand Reserve Affairs) and David Snyder, assistant G-1 for civilian personnel policy, is open to allDepartment of the Army civilians, their supervisorsand those interested in civil service. For moreinformation, call Dean Tom at 768-7947.

Free VFree VFree VFree VFree Vehicle Inspectionsehicle Inspectionsehicle Inspectionsehicle Inspectionsehicle InspectionsThe Camp Carroll Transportation Motor Poolmaintenance shop is conducting free privately-owned vehicle safety inspections every Tuesday.Inspections are conducted by appointment onlyand are required for vehicle registration. To makean appointment, call 765-7829. For moreinformation, call Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Gayles at765-7804.

Estate ClaimEstate ClaimEstate ClaimEstate ClaimEstate ClaimAnyone who has a claim against the estate of Pfc.Jonathan Beverly, 4th Quartermaster Detachment,20th Support Group, Camp Hialeah, should contactMaj. Courtney Brooks, garrison executive officer,at 763-7475 or at [email protected].

Protestant WProtestant WProtestant WProtestant WProtestant Women of theomen of theomen of theomen of theomen of theChapel Fall Kick-OffChapel Fall Kick-OffChapel Fall Kick-OffChapel Fall Kick-OffChapel Fall Kick-Off

Protestant Women of the Chapel invites all womento come and “Delight in the Lord” at the fall kick-off 10 a.m. today at the Camp Walker ChapelSanctuary. Protestant Women of the Chapel willalso hold Friday Bible studies Sept. 17 and 24.Childcare and children’s ministry are available. Formore information, call Michele Pelletier at 764-4292.

Retiree Council MeetingRetiree Council MeetingRetiree Council MeetingRetiree Council MeetingRetiree Council MeetingThe Area IV Military Retiree Council will meet 2 p.m.Saturday at Henry’s Place on Camp Henry. All Area IVmilitary retirees and their spouses and widows are invitedto attend. For more information, call Wilfred Plumleyat 765-7705 or Bud Rader at 768-6922.

Prayer BreakfastPrayer BreakfastPrayer BreakfastPrayer BreakfastPrayer BreakfastThe Area IV Community Prayer Breakfast will be 7 a.m.Monday at the Evergreen Community Club on CampWalker. The guest speaker is Chaplain (Maj. Gen.)David H. Hicks, U.S. Army chief of chaplains. Thesuggested donation is $3 and will be accepted at thedoor. For advance tickets or more information, see unitchaplains or call Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Kang at 764-4498.

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The Camp Henry Collective Protestant Gospel Serviceand New Dimensional Christian Ministry is hosting theMen and Women’s Unity Conference Sept. 17-19 atthe Evergreen Community Club and Camp HenryTheater. The guest speakers will be Pastor TelefairPickett III of the Word Alive Ministries Inc. and PastorMaria Bumpers of Community Center of Hope Churchand Ministries. For more information, call Martha Collinsat 476-9824 or John Griffin Jr. at 018-525-6076.

Revelers appear to circle the sun as they take a spin on the Hurricane roller coaster at Woobang Tower Land in Daegu Saturday. Theamusement park, along with many other attractions, is located in Daegu’s spacious Duryu Park.

By Galen PutnamArea IV Public Affairs Office

CAMP WALKER – When it comesto powerlifting in Area IV, there is a newsheriff in town as the reigning U.S.military interservice champion blew awaythe competition in the Area IVPowerlifting Championships Saturday atthe Kelly Fitness Center at Camp Walker.

Calvin Thompson, who has beenwith Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, 6th Ordnance Battalion atCamp Carroll for just a month, posteda total of 1,500 pounds to take first placein the 200-pound and heavier category.Thompson, the interservice championin the weight class since 1997, squatted545 pounds, bench pressed 425 pounds,and deadlifted 530.

Shaun Gibbs, 169th Signal Company,

The strain shows on the face of CalvinThompson, Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, 6th Ordnance Battalion, as hesquats 545 pounds.

Tony Brunson, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 36th Signal Battalion, squats 285 pounds en route to a first-place finish in the 170-pound and higher category at the Area IV Powerlifting Championships Saturday.

36th Signal Battalion, Camp Walker,came in second with a total of 1,070pounds. Taking third place was RobertF. Nelson Jr., Headquarters andHeadquarters Detachment, 36th SignalBattalion with a total of 1,045 pounds.

The lone competitor in the 170-poundand heavier weight class was TonyBrunson, Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, 36th Signal Battalion.Brunson posted a total of 905 pounds.

“I did pretty good. I surprisedmyself,” said Thompson who, like theother competitors, had little time to traindue to the just-completed Ulchi FocusLens exercise. “I’m getting back up tospeed. I’ll definitely be ready for the 8thArmy championships.”

All four Area IV competitors qualifiedfor the 8th Army competition scheduledfor Sept. 25 at Camp Humphreys.



CAC staff treats Camp Carroll personnel to holiday meal


By Pfc. Oh Dong-keunArea IV Public Affairs Office

CAMP CARROLL – The Camp Carroll communitygot an early start on the Labor Day holiday with abarbecue cookout Sept. 1 in the backyard of theCommunity Activities Center.

Everyone on the installation, including exerciseparticipants, were invited to enjoy the food andcamaraderie on behalf of the Community ActivitiesCenter staff who hosted the event and prepared enoughburgers, hot dogs, chicken and fixings to feed thecrowd of more than 150.

“We wanted to relay the message and the meaningof Labor Day to the people of Camp Carroll communitybefore they disperse for the weekend,” said MasterSgt. Mary Smith, Camp Carroll installationnoncommissioned officer in charge. “We also wantedto appreciate everyone who works in the communityfor what they do for us.”

In addition to planning and executing a variety ofother community activities, the CAC staff hostsseveral cookouts throughout the year includingMemorial Day, Independence Day and the annualcommunity summer block party. The biggastronomical event of the year, however, isThanksgiving. Last year the staff prepared and servedan estimated 500-600 full-course meals.

Surprisingly, the CAC manages to pull off theseculinary feats with only five staff members.

“Our employees are all-around players,” said GinaWhite, director of the Camp Carroll CommunityActivities Center. “They manage to coordinateeverything for the CAC, from the everyday opening

and closing of the facility to large community eventslike this. So we don’t really have our own area ofspecialty. Everyone knows how to do everything, evencooking.”

“We really have a great CAC staff,” said Wilfred J.Plumley Jr., Camp Carroll installation manager. “OurSoldiers love the place. (The staff) has been doinggreat things for the community with the limited numberof people and resources they have.”

Soldiers enjoy the facilities and atmosphere theCommunity Activities Center offers.

“I am at the CAC all the time,” said Spc. DanielJones, Area IV Adolescent Substance Abuse Programnoncommissioned officer in charge, who is also thevice president of Camp Carroll Better Opportunitiesfor Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers program.

“I enjoy the facility a lot. I usually come here overlunchtime and after work. I can always findsomething to do and I get to meet a lot of peoplehere, too.”

“I come to CAC just about everyday,” said Pfc.Dustin Clark, Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, 23rd Chemical Battalion. “I’m mostlyhere during lunchtime to play pool or to usecomputers. I think (the Community Activities Center)is pretty good. I have been to the one at CampWalker and they don’t have as many facilities as wedo here. This one is really nice. I like it a lot.”

According to White, her staff is doing its best toprovide as much service as they can so people whocome to the facility can enjoy their time.

“We are open seven days a week, 365 days ayear,” said White. “We are here to provide theSoldiers with the most comfortable place to relax,socialize and play everyday. Soldiers come in withtheir meal and eat while watching TV, sleep on thecouches or play games. We even provide freepopcorn on the nights we have our mini theater. Wewant them to be as comfortable as they can.”

The Camp Carroll Community Activity Center isequipped with seven pool tables, two ping pongtables, a big screen television, a library and acomputer lab for Soldiers’ convenience. The CACalso offers a selection of board games and featuresa miniature golf course to compliment its park-likeback yard.

“I enjoyed the event,” Jones said. “I think it wasa great way to get Soldiers together for a time ofsocializing and friendship.”

Pak Yoon-jung, Camp Carroll Community Activities Center staffer,serves lunch to Mark Eldridge, U.S. Army Material SupportCenter-Korea, during the Labor Day barbecue cookout Sept. 1at the Camp Carroll Community Activity Center patio.

PHOTO BY PFC. OH DONG-KEUN



By Lt. Col. David WallaceOffice of Military Cooperation – Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan –– Teams of officers fromthe United States are working closely with their Afghancounterparts to establish the National Military Academyof Afghanistan, modeled after West Point.

The purpose of the NMAA is to provide the AfghanNational Army with professional officers who supportand defend the Constitution of Afghanistan, officialssaid.

The effort began in August 2003 when Maj. Gen.Karl Eikenberry, then chief of Office of MilitaryCooperation – Afghanistan, sought the assistance ofthe United States Military Academy in establishing aNational Military Academy of Afghanistan. Lt. Gen.William J. Lennox Jr., USMA superintendent, sent Col.George B. Forsythe, USMA vice dean for education,and Lt. Col. Casey Neff, special assistant to thecommandant for systems and planning, to assist withthe efforts of establishing the military academy.

For a six-week period starting in October 2003,Forsythe, Neff and other international officers joineda working group from the Afghan Ministry of Defenseto work in Kabul, to produce a concept plan that wouldserve as the blueprint for the new military academy.The plan outlined the NMAA’s mission and purpose,the three developmental pillars of the NMAA, a cadetleader development system, an honor code and muchmore.

The concept plan envisions a rigorous four-yearprogram which should prepare professional officersfor service in the ANA and to the Afghan nation. Muchlike West Point, the NMAA will have threedevelopmental pillars – academic, military and physical.

Coalition helps build Afghanistan’s ‘West Point’The academic program is designed to establish the

intellectual foundation for service as a commissionedofficer. Moreover, the plan explains how academicstudy develops in NMAA cadets, the knowledge andskills necessary for service and continued growth asan officer. During their first year at the NMAA, cadetswill take courses in chemistry, information technology,composition, calculus, world history and introductionto the military profession.

Under the concept plan, the NMAA’s militaryprogram will provide an organized framework for thesequential and progressive military training andleadership development.

The ink hardly dried on the concept plan before asecond team arrived from West Point to begin workingon implementation. Lt. Col. Donna Brazil and Maj. BillCaruso, both from the Behavioral Science andLeadership Department, made significant progress inmaking the NMAA a reality. Among other things, theydeveloped a detailed implementation plan and identifieda temporary site for the new academy. Additionally,they screened a pool of Afghan candidates for theUSMA Class of 2008.

The current West Point team came together and hitthe ground running.

Col. Barry Shoop, who is the chief of the currentteam, is a professor of electrical engineering andElectrical Engineering program director at West Point.The other member of the current team is Lt. Col. DavidWallace, a faculty member in the Department of Law.

“The work we are doing here in Afghanistan isimportant to the future success of the army and thenation,” Shoop said. “A national military academy willteach a nascent Afghan National Army officer corpsabout their new constitution, civilian leadership of the

military, what it means to be a member of the professionof arms, and to instill the values of duty, honor andcountry, and of selfless service to the nation.”

During the most recent term, much has been doneto move the NMAA toward its opening in February2005.

For example, the selection process for the NMAA’skey leaders moved forward. Within a relatively shortamount of time, the Afghans will move forward withthe board selection process and appointment of theNMAA’s key leadership.

Additionally, the Afghan minister of defense formallydesignated the former Air Academy in the vicinity ofKabul Airport as the temporary site of the NMAA.While this establishes the site for the NMAA,renovations to the facility are scheduled to begin soon.

The team developed and provided department headduty descriptions and credentials, faculty recruiting,a faculty development program and a computernetwork architecture. Finally, the team worked hardon the admissions process for the new militaryacademy outlining key considerations for the firstclass and beyond. The first entering class for thenew academy is projected to be 100 students. Mostof the students will likely come from the KabulMilitary High School.

In addition to the specific work on the NMAA,the current West Point team also screened andinterviewed six Afghan candidates for admission tothe United States Military Academy. One candidate,Shoaib Yosoufzai, has been selected for a West PointPreparatory Scholarship Program. He will study at acivilian university in the United States for a year tobetter prepare him for possible admission to the UnitedStates Military Academy next year.


Sep. 10, 2004MORNING CALM

Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn KoreanKoreanKoreanKoreanKorean Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily

The phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the week

Gah-uel joh-ah hae-yo.

Minsook KwonLanguage Instructor

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Nae.Nae.Nae.Nae.Nae.

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Joh-suem-nee-dah.Joh-suem-nee-dah.Joh-suem-nee-dah.Joh-suem-nee-dah.Joh-suem-nee-dah.

Conversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the week

“I like fall.”“I like fall.”“I like fall.”“I like fall.”“I like fall.”

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fall I like

“Uh-dduhn gyae-juhl“Uh-dduhn gyae-juhl“Uh-dduhn gyae-juhl“Uh-dduhn gyae-juhl“Uh-dduhn gyae-juhljoh-ah hah-sae-yo?”joh-ah hah-sae-yo?”joh-ah hah-sae-yo?”joh-ah hah-sae-yo?”joh-ah hah-sae-yo?”

“What is your favorite season?”

‘gah-uel’

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