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There was one more reason tocelebrate at the 231st Army BirthdayBall in Seoul when Command Sgt.Major Barry Wheeler announced thefinal results of the Eighth UnitedStates Army NoncommissionedOfficer, Soldier and KoreanAugmentee to the United States Armyof the Year Competition.

Sgt. Dustin W. Jorrick, 52ndMedical Logistics Command wasnamed NCO of the Year; Spc. CoreyE. Luffler, Headquarters andHeadquarters Battery, 1/15th FieldArtillery, Soldier of the Year; and Cpl.Eun Soo Park, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 20th AreaSupport Group, Korean Augmentationto the U.S. Army Soldier of the Year.

A total of nine Soldiers from 8thArmy units throughout the Koreanpeninsula took part in the competition,which was held at Camp Carroll June

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By Pfc. Oh Kyo Dae19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

5-8.“The 8th Army Soldier of the Year

Competition is designed to identify themost outstanding NCO, Soldier andKATUSA Soldier to represent 8th

Army at Department of the ArmyCompetition later this year,” saidMaster Sgt. Stephen Stoltz, 19thSustainment Command(Expeditionary), who helped to

coordinate the competition.Eighth U.S. Army conducted three

division-level boards prior to thiscompetition, added Stoltz.

The Soldiers, KATUSAs and NCOswho made it to the final competitionfaced a challenging series of tests andmilitary tasks.

The candidates completed a 25-question test on general militarytopics, wrote an essay, took the ArmyPhysical Fitness Test, qualified withthe M16 and completed 15 WarriorTasks and Drills throughout the firstthree days of the competition, saidStoltz.

Spc. Dil Uhlin, 348thQuartermaster Company, said the landnavigation portion was difficult.

“My company does land navigationin Yong-in Mountain, which is prettytough, and I didn’t think it could getworse than that,” he said. “But this

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Sgt. Dustin W. Jorrick, 52nd Medical Logistics Command, places a Claymore Mine during theWarrior Tasks and Drills portion of the Eight U.S. Army NCO of the Year competition.

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YONGSAN GARRISON – U.S. troops servingin Korea have a tough, intense mission and are asmuch a part of the war as the troops in Iraq andAfghanistan, the senior enlisted advisor to thechairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said hereTuesday.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. William J. Gainey ishere this week to visit military bases around SouthKorea and to spend time with the troops and theirleaders. Tuesday he visited the demilitarized zone,which is the neutral area between South Korea andcommunist North Korea. U.S. and South Koreanservicemembers guard the DMZ, as the demilitarizedzone is called, and often are within meters of NorthKorean troops.

Gainey said his visit reminded him of thetoughness and intensity of U.S. and South Koreantroops, and of the importance of their mission here.

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The following entries were excerpted from themilitary police blotters. These entries may be incompleteand do not imply the guilt or innocence of any person.Area 1! Attempted Larceny of Government Funds, FalseOfficial Statement, Impersonating an NCO: Preliminaryinvestigation revealed that a subject had been promotedfrom private first class to specialist Feb. 1, prior tohis departure from Bamberg, Germany. Uponassignment to his new unit in Korea in May, the subjectwas wearing sergeant rank and provided promotionpaperwork which reflected he had attended the E5promotion board in Germany March 7, 2006. Further,upon arrival in Korea, the subject inquired with hischain of command about being paid for his promotionto sergeant. Coordination with the previous chain ofcommand in Germany revealed the promotionpaperwork provided by subject was fraudulent andthat the subject did not attend the E5 promotion board.A further review of the promotion documents providedby subject revealed the signatures of the companycommander and the promotion authority were forged.June 12, the subject was advised of his legal rights,that he invoked, requesting legal counsel. Investigationcontinues by Criminal Investigation Division.! Assault Consummated by Battery, Spouse Abuse:June 16, Subject 1 and Victim 1 were involved in averbal altercation, that turned physical, when Subject1 forcefully grabbed both arms of Victim 1and placedhis knees on her stomach and subsequently began tochoke her with both hands. Subject 1 was apprehendedand transported to the Provost Marshal’s Office, wherehe was advised of his legal rights, which he waived,rendering a written sworn statement attesting to theincident. Subject 1 was released to his unit.Investigation continues by Military Police investigators.Area 3! Assault Consummated by Battery: Between 1 and1:20 a.m. June 11, at the 10th floor of the Hyundaiapartment, Anjung-Ri, Subject 1 struck Victim 1, inthe back of his/her head with a closed fist, causingthe victim to fall to the floor. Victim 1 was transportedto the Urgent Care Clinic and was treated by theattending physician, for minor scratches and bruiseson both arms and the right knee. Subject 1 wasapprehended and transported to the MP Station, wherehe/she was not advised of his/her legal rights due tothe suspected level of intoxication. Subject 1 wasreleased to his/her unit, and ordered to return to theMP Station at 3 p.m. June 11, to be advised of his/herlegal rights. At 3 p.m. Subject 1 was advised of his/her legal rights, that he/she invoked, requesting to speakto a lawyer. At 5:06 p.m., June 14, Area III Staff JudgeAdvocate personnel opined that there was sufficientprobable cause to title Subject 1 with the offense.Investigation continues by MPI.

Once again, all the major national pollsare reporting that the military servicesare the most trusted institutions in the

United States.As we celebrate the Army’s 231st birthday, it

is pleasant to know that the service we are allpart of is held in such high esteem. But after abrief period of self-congratulations, it would bewell for us all to reflect on the implications.

Having that degree of trust from the Americanpeople implies an awesome responsibility.If people are going to place that degree oftrust in you, you better live up toexpectations.

That is the secret of the Army, I think.We are answerable to every voter, everyJoe Average in the nation.

Soldiers might be remote from thesenior levels of their chain of command, but tosee the boss, all they have to do is drive out themain gate.

In this time of a professional Army it might beeasy to lose that connection.

The pace in the Army is pretty intense. Unitsall seem to be preparing to deploy, deployed orrecovering from a recent deployment. There is notime out; few opportunities to get away from thegreen machine and just be one of the guys. Thatis the case even for civilian workers on post.

Tight budgets mean more has to be done withfewer people. Everyone feels the pressure.

With all that, it would be easy to stay withinour own Army world –– easy, but dangerous.

In the history of the world since our nation’sfounding, effective, professional militaries haverarely been associated with democracy andfreedom.

Think about it –– there were the British in the19th century, the United States now and ... Ican’t think of another case.

Democracies have always depended onconscription (the draft) to fill the ranks of theirarmies during war and usually during peace, too.

Otherwise, their ranks have slipped to smallcadres that barely stayed prepared for the nextmobilization, when they would train a new waveof citizen soldiers.

But a professional Army –– especially one thatis isolated from the population it protects ––could easily transform into a military class, one

Army must keep in touchwith ‘Average Joe’By David Kuhns Sr.Fort Lewis Public Affairs

with more allegiance to its own members than tothe rest of the nation’s people.

Sound far-fetched? Look around the worldand think of how many nations must think oftheir militaries when considering political power.

That the military isn’t considered a politicalforce here might be one of the most remarkablethings about our country and our Armed Forces.

That high level of trust the polls report comesbecause the Army and its sister services haveshown they are good at their jobs, certainly. Butalso because rarely have those in our nation’s

uniforms everquestioned the authorityof the civilians theyserve.

Only the lunaticfringes seriouslyconsider anyone in theArmy, the Navy, the Air

Force or the Marine Corps a threat to the civilianinstitutions that run the country.

We would all do well to stay connected to thatoff-post world. That trust is a valuablecommodity. It means having the support neededto accomplish the mission; knowing families arecared for when Soldiers deploy; knowing there isa welcoming community to turn to when thatcareer in uniform is over. And it is always goodto remind yourself who the boss is.

(Editor’s Note: David Kuhns Sr. is the editorof the Northwestern Guardian, published at FortLewis, Wash.)

“That high level of trust... comes because the Armyand its sister services haveshown they are good at theirjobs.”

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

FY06 Colonel PromotionSelection Board

The FY06 Colonel Promotion SelectionBoard will convene July 25. Alllieutenant colonels with an Active DutyDate of Rank between Sept. 2, 2002, andSept. 30, 2003, will compete below thepromotion zone. All lieutenantcolonels with an ADOR between June2, 2001, and Sept. 1, 2002, will competein the promotion zone. Thoselieutenant colonels with an ADOR ofJune 1, 2001, and earlier will competeabove the zone.Officers with an approved separationdate within 90 days of the convene dateof the board (separation date thru Oct.23, 2006) are not eligible forconsideration.In order to be eligible for considerationby the board, all mandatory or optionalOfficer Evaluation Reports must bereceived, error-free, in the EvaluationReports Branch, by July 14. The “thrudate” for Complete-the-record Reportsis July 26, 2006.All eligible lieutenant colonels areencouraged to review their photo and/or submit a new one if required, by July19.The board will offer the capability of“My Board File.” Simply by going tohttps://www.hrc.army.mil, users canview their records and digital photo.Eligible officers are authorized toaccess “My Board File” from May 31,2006, to July 19, 2006.

For additional guidance, officers canvisit their unit S1 or servicing PSB.MILPER Message Number 06-086,FY06 Colonel Army CompetitiveCategory Zones of Consideration, canbe accessed by logging on towww.hrc.army.mil, clicking HRCAlexandria and selecting MILPERMessages.

8th Army PresentsHelping Hands Awards

Eighth U.S. Army recently recognizedoutstanding volunteers of the SeoulAmerican High School PTO with theaward of the Helping Hand award. Those recognized included JosieMontanez, Kyong Hedgpath, PaulPhillipe Anglade, Alena Kim, Sue Lohr,Jenny Bradley, Lorraine Moreau andIrene Lee.

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WAEGWAN — The Girl Scouts of the San Diego-ImperialCouncil donated 24,000 boxes of cookies to servicemembersstationed in the Korean peninsula. This huge donation, dubbedOperation Thin Mint, has been an ongoing community serviceproject since 2002.

While the activity’s name might be misleading, Thin Mintsaren’t the only types of cookies donated — Samoas, Tagalongs,Lemon Coolers, Do-Si-Dos and other varieties were also sent.

The chief executive officer of the San Diego-Imperial CouncilGirl Scouts, former retired Navy Capt. Jo Dee Jacob,understands how it is to be deployed overseas.

“I appreciate the special challenges faced by Americansserving in Korea and their wonderful families who supportthem,” said Jacob. “The Korean Peninsula is vital to internationalsecurity. The work you all do is critically important. It is a greathonor to include Korea among our Operation Thin Mintbeneficiaries this year.”

Jacob added that the project is important for the morale ofthe deployed servicemembers.

“It reminds them of home. Nothing is more All-Americanthan a Girl Scout cookie! Operation Thin Mint tells ourservicemembers that we really do care, appreciate their serviceand sacrifice, and we miss them a lot. The Operation Thin Minttag line is, ‘a taste of home and a note to show we care,’” saidJacob.

The cookies were purchased by San Diego and Imperialcounty residents during the annual cookie sale that took placefrom January until March 19 of this year. Then the cookieswere shipped out May 30 in Long Beach, Calif., in a 40-footrefrigerated container. Offloaded by a gantry crane in the portcity of Pusan, they were trucked to Camp Carroll in Waegwan.

From there, the 24,000 boxes were sorted, palletized and

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readied for shipment to the final destination points located atKunsan, Osan, Daegu, Pyeongtaek, Yongsan, Uijeongbu,Chinhae, Pohang and throughout the Korean Peninsula.

“We were able to quickly cross deck the entire operation inless than an hour and a half to the refer vans that were coordinatedto deliver to the service components,” said Peter Halseth, deputycommander at Defense Distribution Depot Korea. “OperationThin Mint really gave us the great opportunity to support all theservice components here in Korea. It is also a perfect exampleof the Defense Logistic’s Agency ability to further distributionhere in theater to our customers. It’s just a wonderful feeling tobe able to support the war fighter and improve morale.”

The operation as a whole stretches beyond the borders ofSouth Korea. There have already been 700,000 boxes of GirlScout Cookies donated to servicemembers overseas. Eachdelivery comes with hand-written notes of support andappreciation by the girl scouts and the general public.

Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Keith Anderson picked up his box

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Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Keith Anderson picks up his box of Girl Scoutcookies and his special note in the Commander Naval Forces KoreaHeadquarters on Yongsan Garrison. The cookies were a donation fromthe girl scouts of the San Diego-Imperial Council as part of OperationThin Mint.

Notes of thanks and appreciation lay in front of the Girl Scout cookies inthe Commander Naval Forces Korea Headquarters on YongsanGarrison, Seoul. These cookies were a donation from the Girl Scouts ofthe San Diego-Imperial Council as part of Operation Thin Mint.

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“I really paid attention today to howcommitted the South Korean soldiers andU.S. Soldiers on the DMZ are to lettingeveryone know that they’re there — justthe sheer dedication in what they’redoing,” Gainey said. “I felt really, reallygood today to be an American.”

Gainey ate lunch with Soldiers atCamp Bonifas, which is home to theU.N. Command Military ArmisticeCommission. These soldiers are themost forward-deployed in all of Koreaand spend their time patrolling the DMZ.

“You need to understand that there’smore to the mission that you’re doinghere in Korea,” Gainey told the soldiers.“It’s very important. Just becauseyou’re not in Iraq and not in Afghanistandoesn’t mean you’re not in the war.

That’s why they call it the global waron terrorism.”

Gainey, who was accompanied bycountry music artist Michael Peterson,chose to visit isolated places like CampBonifas because the troops there don’tget many visitors, he said.

“I’m hoping while I’m here in Koreathat we go to some places that noteveryone sees,” he said. “I think it’s soimportant that you go the hard road toget to that hillside and say, ‘Hey guys,gals, I’m proud to be a part of yourteam.’”

This trip embodies Gainey’s mainresponsibility as the senior enlistedadvisor to the chairman of the JointChiefs of Staff: to meet withservicemembers from all branches of the

military and convey their feedback orproblems to the service senior enlistedadvisors and the chairman. Since takingthis position, Gainey has visited 18countries, including two trips to Iraq.

“When I get out, what I notice is thatevery service, regardless of whatuniform you wear, has the same hopes,desires, dreams, goals and ambitions tobe good,” he said.

Gainey said his goal for this trip is tovisit members from all branches of themilitary, and to let them know what hisrole is as the senior enlisted advisor tothe chairman. He stressed to all thetroops he met with Tuesday that he doesnot replace the service senior enlistedadvisors, but he is a link between themand the troops.

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of Girl Scout Cookies in the CommanderNaval Forces Korea Headquarters onYongsan Garrison, Seoul. He commentedthat he truly appreciated the gesture ofreceiving the cookies.

“Thin Mints are my favorite cookies. Ifelt privileged and honored that the girlscouts thought of sailors servingoverseas,” Anderson said.

The first container of cookies wasdelivered in Singapore. It was officiallyaccepted by the local girl scouts thereand ever since, the Singapore girl scoutshave been ambassadors to the girl scoutsof the San Diego-Imperial Council, asthey accept and deliver cookies tocoalition forces.

In 2005, with the assistance of theNavy, troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, thePersian Gulf and the Pacific received191,940 boxes of OTM cookies and notes.

Jacob noted that the program has beena huge success, and that next year they

plan to deliver the one millionth box.“Right from the start, Navy

logisticians have heartily embracedOperation Thin Mint. The real challengeof this community service project is thelogistics of delivering cookies to the fleetcustomer,” said Jacob.

“Every time a girl scout gets a ‘thankyou’ back from a sailor or Marine, werecognize that it was really some Navylogistician who made it happen,” Jacobadded.

However, according to CNFK’sLogistics Officer, Capt. Bob Little, it wasDefense Distribution Depot Koreapersonnel and U.S. Army transporterswho executed the cookie distribution insupport of Operation Thin Mint.

“They did an absolutely superb jobcompleting the entire distribution fromthe port of Pusan into the hands ofservicemembers in just over 24 hours,”Little said.

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Spc. Corey E. Luffler, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1/15th Field Artillery, takes theArmy Physical Fitness Test during the Eight U.S. Army Soldier of the Year competition.

area (Camp Carroll) is so thick, andthere are no flat circles. The vegetationis so tall that it’s really hard to makeyour way down the hills to the pointwithout taking a detour.”

Pfc. Kent Wiley, 18th MedicalCommand, said he was confident abouthis performance during the competition.

“I have done really well, because Ihad really good instructions from drillsergeants and other sergeants in my pastabout these Warrior Task and Drills. Iwent through them a lot,” said Wiley.

On the third evening, the candidatesfaced a mystery event, which turnedout to be Pugel Stick Combatives. TheSoldiers had to fight an opponent witha pugel stick, a training weapon thatlooks like a huge cotton swab.

On the final day, the Soldiersappeared before a board, with EighthArmy’s Command Sgt. Maj. BarryWheeler serving as the president, toanswer a series of military-relatedquestions.

Sgt. Hee Woong Um, 18thMEDCOM, said the hardest part ofthe competition was studying theboard materials.

“I have won about 11 boards so Ithought I didn’t have much to study.But the materials of the boardchanged, and I had to study andprepare for new topics,” said Um.

Sgt. Matthew Walker, 2nd AirDefense Artillery, said the board isnot just about competing against theother participants, but competingagainst himself.

“When I was on the land navigationcourse ... there were times when Iwanted to stop and quit,” Walker said.“But if I am in battle and the enemy ischasing me, I am not going to stop; Iwould have to keep going. I had tohave that in mind.”

Cpl. Eun Soo Park, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 20th Area SupportGroup takes a written test during the KATUSASoldier of the Year competition.

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PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM

Camp Casey foreign spouses gather at the Pear Blossom Cottage for recreation and for play. The PBC is open for classes and member discussions every day, where many find answers to problems.

Camp Casey PBC offers help to foreign spousesBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CLOUD RED CLOUD—The PearBlossom Cottage at Camp Caseyoffers a great deal more than just aplace for Army families tocongregate, cook, do laundry and aplace for the children of Army familymembers to play.

“Our job here is to refer the wivesto the appropriate authorities that canhelp them solve their problems,especially the problems they may behaving with visa and immigration,”said Tess Compton, Camp CaseyPBC manager.

The Camp Casey PBC offers morethan answers as well. Englishlanguage classes are held from 2 to3:30 p.m. every Tuesday andThursday. Also, arts and crafts areheld at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday.Furthermore, there is a monthlymeeting with a luncheon the lastMonday of the month.

Perhaps the most important classis the foreign spouse meeting everyfirst Wednesday of the month at theUSO dining room beginning at 2 p.m.This is the time and place where

foreign spouses can come togetherand discuss all their problems andpossibly find solutions.

In addition, the foreign spouses’meeting is where they can cometogether and learn about the Army lifeand American culture.

“The ability to understand Armylife and American culture is a bigissue,” said Sandra Ackerman, familyadvocacy program manager of ArmyCommunity Services. “A lot of thewives are not accustomed to ourculture, and they really don’tunderstand the visa requirements.”

The PBC has been a place forArmy spouses to gather for a longtime. It is only recently that the needto expand family service at the PBChas been recognized.

“We have a visa class every firstFriday of the month from 3 to 4:30p.m.,” Compton said. “This is animportant class. It teaches them howto fill out their visa applications andexplains the process. Classes andmeetings are very much what areneeded in the foreign spouses’community for many reasons."

The PBC staff guides and helps

them. “If their husband is getting adivorce, and they have no idea whatthey are going through, they cancome here to find out what to do. Ifthey tell me their problems, I have alist of agencies and authorities wherethey can find answers.” Comptonsaid.

But, in addition to the staff, theymust know to rely on the community.They know they can come togetherat the PBC and get help and guidance.

The PBC was the brainchild ofJanice Woodall, the wife of former2nd Infantry Division CommandingGeneral, Maj. Gen. Jack Woodall.Mrs. Woodall frequently saw familymembers and their children loungingin the lobbies of buildings on post.She also noticed that family memberswere bathing themselves and theirchildren at the post gym and becameconcerned for the well being of thechildren. She wanted a place wherefamily members were able to meet,bathe, cook and feel at home – thusthe concept of the PBC was born.

The Pear Blossom Cottage conceptwas originally brought to life inFebruary of 1989. Throughout Area I

there are three cottages: campsCasey, Stanley and Red Cloud. Ahired employee manages eachcottage, but without the help ofvolunteers and donations, the PBCswould not be in existence today.

All of the PBCs in Area I areprimarily designed to facilitate theneeds of noncommand-sponsoredfamilies; however, all family membersare welcome to use the facilities.

“We guide and help them, butthey must know to rely on ourcommunity; they must know they cancome together here and get help andguidance. If they know somebodycan help then they will come,”Compton said.

Foreign spouses and their families gather atthe PBC every day to cook, launder clothesand play.

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Casey Gates ClosingGate 2 will close from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.June 28. Gate 2 and gate 3 will close from7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 29.

Student Essay Contest“The Chicago Sun Times” and the Anti-Defamation Leagues’s Greater Chicago/Upper Midwest Region are sponsoringa student essay contest on theimportance of the First Amendment inour everyday lives. Students in gradessix through 12 are invited to write or typean essay, on 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper, onthe following subject: How do you usethe First Amendment in your everydaylife. For information, contact theNewspaper In Education Department at(312) 321-2285.

Battle of the Bandsthe IMA-Korea Region Office, MWR,Better Opprtunities for Single andunaccompanied Soldiers andentertainment partners will present aBattle of the Bands at 7 p.m. July 22 atthe Moyer Theater Yongsan. The eventis for three- to seven-member bands (halfof the members must be active duty).Less than half of the band members canbe Army Band members. Sign up at yourlocal CAC or through a BOSSrepresentative.

Warrior InvitationalOutdoor Boxing

MWR will sponsor the WarriorInvitational Outdoor boxing event July1 at Mitchell’s Club, Camp Red Cloud. Itis open to active-duty military personnelstationed on USFK installations inKorea. Weigh-ins and medical exams arefrom 10 to 11:30 a.m., at CRC FitnessCenter. Competition begins at 4 p.m.

Eighth U.S. ArmySwimming ChampionshipMWR will hold the Eighth U.S. ArmySwimming Championship July 8 at CampCasey’s Hanson Pool. It is open toactive-duty military, DoD civilians andtheir adult family members stationed onEighth U.S. Army installations in Korea.Race day registration is from 9 to 10 a.m.and competition begins at 10:20 a.m.

World Series of PokerRound four of the World Series of Pokerbegin at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sundayin Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club.Register online at: www.warriormwr.com

Men’s Senior SoftballChampionship

MWR will hold the Warrior CountryMen’s Senior Softball Championship atCRC field July 12-14. It is open to post -level men’s senior softball teams fromWarrior Country. Each installationdesiring to enter a team in the tournamentmust register through their respectiveenclave sports director, no later than July6. For information on Camp Casey, callJim Williams at 730-2322,; On CRC, callFloyd Kim at 732-7757.

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CAMP RED CLOUD—Thefireworks are not only going toappear in the night sky July 4,but also on stage as hip hopsensation Juvenile performs atCamp Casey.

Terius Gray earned thenickname “juvenile” back whenhe was young. Spending someof his youth with hisgrandmother in the MagnoliaProjects, which are infamousfor the poverty-strickenpopulation, Juvenile was amongthe few who escaped.

Juvenile released his album“Reality Check” under the Atlanticrecords label in March 2006. Hewas working on the album asHurricane Katrina struck his nativecity and several tracks reflect uponthat impact. Although he was not intown at the time, he joined themovement by the music communityto support relief efforts.

He also filmed footage for hisvideo directly in the LowerNinth Ward, the city’s poorestand most devastatedneighborhood, to show theneglect and to encouragecitizens to rally to helpthemselves.

Juvenile’s debut album,“Being Myself,” was released in1995. The coup of gettingperformances here in Korea forthe troops comes from Morale,Welfare and Recreation.

“MWR always does a greatjob in contracting the besttalent,” said John Antes, MWRentertainment director.

The group has a provision intheir contract that says therewill be no smoking allowedwithin 50 feet of the artists.

“This is a big change,” Antessaid. “That is a very unusualprovision in an artist’s contract.”

Pam Tillis, daughter of MelTillis of country music fame,will appear at 8 p.m. July 1 atthe Gateway Club patio. She willappear at Mitchell’s Club, CampRed Cloud, from 7 to 9 p.m.July 2.

Tillis’ exposure to countrymusic began early. She likes totell the story of her father Meltaking her along on writingsessions, tucking her away in thefirst hillbilly crib so to speak -- a

"guitar case on the floor" -- whilehe perfected his craft. Perhaps"through osmosis," she jokes, sheinherited the love of music.

Her earliest memories were ofher grandmother's foot tappingthe pedals of the family pianowhile she pecked out old Baptiststandards. She also recallslistening to Mel's latestsongwriting efforts on a shinyreel to reel tape deck late atnight, or performing on stage atthe Grand Ole Opry with herfamous father.

Pam, however, began hermusical career in earnest at 8years old studying first classicalpiano at Nashville's BlairAcademy and later teachingherself a number of instruments.She pursued each instrument withthe same passion as the previousone, though singing came morenaturally to her. Pam Tillis willperform from her latest CD It’sall relative, Tillis sings Tillis.This album says as much aboutPam Tillis’ own successes andstatus in country music as itdoes about her famous father.

Tillis said she selected aneclectic range of talent tocomplete the tribute includingDolly Parton, Emmylou Harris,Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent,Trisha Yearwood, TheJordanaires, Delbert McClintonand Asleep At the Wheel’s RayBenson, who produced four ofthe tracks.

Pam’s siblings and a few ofMel’s grandchildren also get a

COURTESY PHOTOS

Hip hop artist Juvenile will appear at Camp Casey July 4 and Camp Red Cloud July 9.

Pam Tillis will perform at Camp Casey July 1and Camp Red Cloud July2.

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chance to pay honor to Mel bysinging “Come On and Sing.”The task of meticulously siftingthrough Mel’s vast catalogue ofsongs was enormous. Selectingjust 13 songs was next toimpossible.

Pam finally settled on someof Mel’s most acclaimed hitslike “Heart Over Mind,” “I Ain’tNever” and “Detroit City,” plusa few that are not as familiarsuch as “Unmitigated Gall” and“Come On And Sing.”

The stars just keep shiningfrom MWR. It will be a trulyStar Spangled Fourth of Julycelebration in Area I.

7The Morning Calm Weekly Area I http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyJune 23, 2006

CAMP RED CLOUD —Every yearKorea experiences seasonal rains. Thesemonsoons bring heavy rain, lowvisibility and low cloud ceilings. ForUnited States Forces Koreaservicemembers, June to September isthe time of year to be on the lookoutfor rainfall’s severe impact onoperations.

“Some seasons are heavier than others,”said William Kapaku, the civilian executiveassistant for U.S. Army Garrison, Camp RedCloud. “Over a period of time people tendto forget, and with the turnover of ourtroops, some have never experiencedmonsoons.”

In Korea, it is possible to have more than20 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period.

Officials say Soldiers have goodreason to respect monsoon season.Four U.S. Soldiers and more than 300Korean civilians were killed duringmonsoon season in 1998. USFKsuffered $242 million in lost ordamaged property.

In 1999, a 2nd Infantry DivisionSoldier died in a flash flood in WarriorCountry and the rains of 2000 causedfloods at Yongsan Army Garrison inSeoul. Damage was extensive.

A typhoon in August 2003 caused $4million in damage across the republic.“The key is awareness,” said anoperations officer for InstallationManagement Agency -Korea RegionOffice.

Monsoons and typhoons, during a 30

to 40-day period, account for more that50 percent of Korea’s annual rainfall.

However, U.S. military officials haveplans and people on installation staffshave parts to play.

“We execute the plan in phases,”Kapaku said. “Phase one is preparationand planning. We have been doing thatsince April.”

“If there is any lesson the flood of1998 taught us, it was to do everythinghumanly possible to prepare formonsoon season.”

Heavy rains create hazardousconditions. There are dangers fromlightning, reduced visibility whendriving and hydroplaning. However,possibly the most serious danger comesfrom flash floods.

During emergency conditions, theaction phase of the plan goes intoeffect. Area commanders account fortheir people, and respond to conditions.

“In 1998 we had a major catastropheat Camp Stanley,” Kapaku said.

The infamous 1998 flood watersweakened part of the mountain thatoverlooks Camp Stanley. The terrificweight and power of the water sentmud, rocks and large boulders crashingdown the mountain. “It was veryhumbling to see part of the mountaincollapse,” Kapaku said.

Kapaku said his people are nowconstantly prepared for the worst.This is because of lessons learnedfrom past disasters — lessons thatwere hard earned.

Monsoon season yields potential furyMonsoon season yields potential furyMonsoon season yields potential furyMonsoon season yields potential furyMonsoon season yields potential furyArea I Public Affairs

JIM CUNNINGHAM

This privately owned vehicle belonging to Maj. Gen. James Coggin, commander of 2ID, was heavily damaged June 16 by a 60- foot tree that fell because of heavy rains and erosion the day before.

Area I strives to fight pandemic fluArea I strives to fight pandemic fluArea I strives to fight pandemic fluArea I strives to fight pandemic fluArea I strives to fight pandemic fluBy Margaret Banish-DonaldsonArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD—A global outbreakof disease — that is what many peoplethink when they hear the words “birdf lu.” But is i t real ly the next pandemic orjust fowl play?

Properly named avian influenza, this virushas spurred global awareness and growingconcerns about the prospect of the virusmutating into a more lethal form.

Pandemics occur “when a new influenza Avirus appears or emerges in the humanpopulation, causes serious illness, and thenspreads easily from person to personworldwide,” according to information on theCenters for Disease Control and PreventionWeb site.

“There is no pandemic flu in WarriorCountry at this time, but if we wait for apandemic to appear, it will be too late toprepare and one day many lives could be

needlessly lost because we failed to acttoday,” said Col. Forrest Newton, Area Icommander. “Planning and implementingpreparedness activities are critical toimproving the effectiveness of a response anddecreasing the impacts of a pandemic.”

To ensure the health and safety of allpersonnel and their families the Area Icommander has established a pandemicinfluenza plan in collaboration with seniormission commanders, local military medicaltreatment facilities and other supportagencies.

Planning and preparation information andchecklists are all set for various tenant andsupport units, including information forSoldiers, contractors, civilians and theirfamilies.

“An influenza pandemic has a greaterpotential to cause rapid increases in death andillness than virtually any other natural healththreat,” according to Department of Defense E-mail banishm@korea.army.mil

policy guidance. “Influenza causes seasonalepidemics of disease resulting in an average of36,000 deaths in the United States alone eachyear.”

Outbreaks of human disease caused by theavian influenza strain H5N1 in SoutheastAsia highlight the potential of new strains tobe introduced into the human population.The strain of flu has been around since1967, but it recently mutated into a highlylethal strain associated with migratory birds.The avian flu is just the most virulentexample of the virus. Other flu viruses,while less deadly, can still affect people.

“The PIP will have an effective healthpreventive posture that will hinder and detector defeat pandemic influenza within Area I,”Newton said. “In the event we are infected,we can quickly respond to reduce the impactof a pandemic outbreak.”

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By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — A Department of theArmy evaluator visited Korea June 8 to verify an awardnomination for an Area II employee. For the past 28years the Army has held an annual contest to recognizeefforts to conserve water and energy.

Area II nominated Directorate of Public WorksOperational Division Chief John Ghim for his waterand energy conservation initiatives in the individualachievement category.

“My purpose is to meet with John personally, tofind out the level of effort he put into this project,”said DA Evaluator James Paton. “I want to find outhow he verifies the savings, and more or less whatprompted him to consider all of these initiatives.”

Paton said his trip would validate Ghim’snomination.

“Energy and water conservation management isreally getting a lot of attention today,” Paton said. “Withthe price of oil and natural gas, there are questionsabout how long these fossil fuels will last.”

Paton toured the Yongsan Garrison engineeringfacilities, and spoke with Area II officials.

Ghim said he learned a lot from Paton.“It worked out good,” Ghim said. “I was interested

in the program and found out a lot about theDepartment of the Army’s Energy Savings Program.”

Ghim said as resources get tighter, the Army hasto find more innovative ways to use less.

Yongsan employee vies for energy award

Area II Engineer John Ghim (left) explains to James Patonhow Yongsan Garrison energy and water conservation effortshave helped save Area II money.

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“There are Army programs out there that can help,like ECIP,” he said.

Ghim said the Energy Conservation InvestmentProgram is a separate fund source the Army has“fenced in” for an installation to tap into for innovativeenergy conservation projects.

“We’re talking about renewable energy, waterconservation, new technologies, better controls, evensolar energy,” Ghim said.

The visit from Paton sparked some ideas for ECIPprojects on Yongsan, he said.

“We’re putting a packet together for DA on aninnovative technology to improve the efficiency of

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Y O N G S A NGARRISON — AreaI I o f f ic ia l s an-nounced the nex trad io town ha l lmeeting for broad-cas t a t 11 a .m.Monday on EagleFM .

Area I I Com-mander Col . RonStephens sa id heinv i tes the com-munity to listen andto participate.

“Hopefully we can get out a lot of goodinformation,” he said. “We are interested inanswering people’s questions and addressingconcerns.”

The forum will be on the air 11 a.m. -noon on 102.7 FM, with the audio alsoavailable on Cable Channel 3.

Community members are encouraged toe-mail questions now to be discussed on theprogram. During the live broadcast, callerscan speak to the Area II commander and staffdirectly by calling 723-2453.

Area II to hold town hallmeeting on Eagle FMArea II Public Affairs

An Area II Transporation Motor Pool worker prepares to flip a taxi right-side-up on the YongsanBridge June 16.

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Left: Area II Firefighter Kang Hyo-chun standsby as his coworker disconnects the taxi’sbattery.

YONGSAN GARRISON — A June16 traffic accident resulted in a taxilanding upside down and two peoplesent to the hospital.

The Army and Air Force ExchangeService taxi was traveling from SouthPost to Main Post on the 8th Armyoverpass at 3:15 p.m.

The driver admitted to briefly fallingasleep at the wheel as his taxi struck aminivan traveling in the same direction.

The jolt from the impact apparentlywoke the taxi driver and caused him toovercorrect. The vehicle struck thesidewalk and flipped over.

The passenger in the taxi was notwearing a seatbelt; however, Area IIofficials said the use of a safety belt bythe taxi driver prevented serious injury.The taxi driver only sustained lacerationinjuries to his thumb.

“We were fortunate there were noserious injuries,” said Area II SafetyOfficer Jeff Hyska. “Even in a taxi,people need to buckle up.”

Hyska said it is commonplace fortaxi passengers to ignore seat belts.

The taxi passenger, a female Armysergeant, was thrown around the

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

inside of the vehicle during theaccident. She was transported to the121st General Hospital.

The sergeant reported pain to herlower back and left arm, accordingto the accident report.

The driver of the minivan was notinjured.

“This is a good example of thebenifits of wearing safety belts,”Hyska said. “It’s the law, theregulation and it’s common sense.”

Friday afternoon traffic on YongsanGarrison ground to a near halt as theoverpass was closed for theemergency.

Transportation Motor Pool workersused a wrecker to flip the taxi right-side-up as Area II firefighters stoodby in case of fire.

Traffic accident investigators fromthe 142nd Military Police Companyresponded to the scene.

An AAFES wrecker towed the taxito Camp Kim. The minivan had dentsand scratches on the rear bumper andright quarter panel, and a broken rearaxle. The minivan was towed to anoff-post car center.

Above: A firefighter prepares to open the taxi.

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Power OutageThe Directorate of Public Works hasscheduled a power outage for certainlocations on Yongsan South Post from8 a.m. - noon today to replacetransformers. The following facilitieswill open at noon: Furniture Store,Magic Mirror, Cleaners, ElectronicRepair Shop, South Post Shoppetteand Food Court, Barber Shop and theArts and Crafts Center.

Radio Town HallThe Area II commander and staff willanswer questions during an Area IIRadio Town Hall 11 a.m.-noonMonday. Community members canphone questions or concerns to 723-2453 during the live broadcast or e-mail areaiitownhall@korea.army.milbefore or during the AFN-Korea 102.7Eagle FM broadcast.

Youth Bike RodeoThe Hannam Village Youth Bike Rodeowill be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at thechapel parking lot. The USO will giveaway bicycles and safety gear in a freeraffle.

Army Family ActionPlan Briefing

There will be an Army Family ActionPlan Briefing 10-11 a.m. Friday at Room118, ACS Building. Everyone is invited.Refreshments will be served. Forinformation, call Mary Fox at 738-3617.

Yongsan LibraryWednesday through Aug. 1 there willbe reading and activities for childrenages 5-12. Stop by the Yongsan Libraryfor a cake cutting ceremony to kick offthe program 11 a.m. June 30. The publicis invited to listen to opening remarksand a story reading by Katie Bell.

Area II MWR SummerSales Promotion

Purchase $5 or more at Yongsan Lanes,Main Post Club, Commiskey’s orYongsan Family Fun Park and get achance to win 32 great prizes,including a grand prize of a Panasonicbig-screen television. Just drop yourreceipts at the entry box on your wayout. You must be present at YongsanLanes 1 p.m. Aug. 5 to win. The eventis sponsored by SSRT. For information,call 723-5821.

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

Seoul USO Happenings!There will be a Canteen specialMonday at the Seoul USO. Activeduty servicemembers can have a mealat the Canteen for $1.!The Good Neighbor Program needsvolunteers to have fun Thursday.Spend the day with Korean schoolchildren, have lunch and go bowling.Call the USO Camp Kim to sign up.

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

Doris Lebby(right) helps Kingkan Perrin during a June 13 class at the Civilian PersonnelAdvisory Center. Doris Lebby is the Army Community Services Employment assistant manager.See ComputerComputerComputerComputerComputer, Page 12

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YONGSAN GARRISON —Computer beginners are in luck becauseArea II Army Community Servicesprovides free basic computer classesonce a month.

The ACS Employment ReadinessProgram provides monthly classes tohelp community members enhancecomputer skills.

“The class is to help computerbeginners to be more comfortable withtheir computers,” said ACS Employ-ment Assistant Manager Doris Lebby.“You’d be surprised how many peopledon’t know the basics.”

In the computer world, she said, thecomputer does almost everything.

“By enhancing computer skills, ithelps family member to be more eligible

By Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

CPL. LEE YANG-WON

Judy Kim from “Easyriders Korea” judges motorcycles during the Yongsan Auto and CycleShow at the Commissary parking lot Saturday.

Yongsan drivers pop the hood to show offevery detail of their vehicle.

Youth and adults alike enjoy summer weatherat the annual show Saturday.

PHOTOS BY PVT. JUNG JAE-HOON

YONGSAN GARRISON — Morethan 50 people drove their fancy carsto the Commissary parking lot Saturdayto compete in the Yongsan Auto &Cycle show.

Many people dedicated time to cleanand wax their cars, and to tune theirmotors to participate in the event toshow off their rides to the public.

Twelve cars and 19 motorcycleswere displayed at the auto show shininglike new, making their owners proud.

Judges made decisions in fivedifferent categories: best overall, best

wheels, best sounds, best modifiedmotor and last but not least best“hooptie.” The prize was $200 for eachcategory winner.

“A hooptie is an old beat-up car,” saidArea II Morale, Welfare and RecreationDirector Paul Robinson. “Korea is theonly place you hear the word.”

Robinson said one of the winners inthe hooptie category won because hehad more than $1,000 of stereoequipment installed in his $150 car.

“This is the second annual Auto andCycle show,” said Area II CommunityActivity Center Director Mario Farrulla.“Mother nature helped us today withhot, sunny weather.”

Farrulla thanked several privatecompanies for their support of the show.

Also during the show, Area II

conducted a safe driving program forcommunity members. PreventiveMedicine gave out flyers and talkedabout the danger of drinking and driving,Safety Office gave out pamphlets towarn people of summer driving hazards.

“We’re trying to raise people’sawareness on hazards of driving inKorea, and also driving in summer time,”said Area II Safety and OccupationalHealth Manager Jeff Hyska. “Driversshould make sure that the maintenanceis done on the cars they are driving.”Hyska said people should also knowhow to control road rage.

“In general we want to bring people’sattention on the procedures for safedriving,” he said.

By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

E-mail JaeHoon.Jung@korea.army.mil

Drivers show off theirrides for prizes

11The Morning Calm Weekly Area II June 23, 2006http://area2.korea.army.mil

K-16 AIR BASE — Soldiers, civilians and family membersat K-16 Air Base celebrated an appreciation day June 16 atthe new Community Activity Center.

Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation provided freebowling, door prizes, T-shirts and food coupons.

“We are going to experience the growth of our camp inthe next few years as we continue to complete the BachelorOfficers Quarters and move more people into the facility.And, by developing a long-range plan, K-16 is going to bethe most tactical base here in Korea,” said 2nd CombatAviation Brigade Deputy Commander Col. BenjaminWilliams. “We’re proud of what K-16 is and I thank everyone of the Soldiers and community members for youreffort, and the support you have put in for the installation.”

K-16 appreciation day event offers prizesBy Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

After Williams’ address, officials presented awards torecognize people who worked to make the K-16 a betterplace, to include contractors who constructed the newCAC.

Many Soldiers enjoyed free pizzas and hamburgers byusing the coupons that MWR had given out. Door prizesincluded free bowling coupons, Commiskey’s Club discountcoupons and $200 in cash.

“The purpose of this event is to provide quality servicesand benefits to K-16 Soldiers and community members,”said K-16 CAC Director Eric Yim. “The CAC is here tomake sure that the Soldiers can enjoy their long overseasexperience and keep their spirits high so they can put their100 percent effort toward the growth of the base.”

E-mail JaeHoon.Jung@korea.army.mil

YONGSAN GARRISON –The Yongsan Pet Care Centerprovides services for pets ofmilitary families and members atArea II. A Morale, Welfare andRecreation service, the pet carecenter ranges in a variety ofservices not only for dogs, butfor other animals as well.

The center providesgrooming services for pets.The cost varies depending onthe size of the animal. Otherservices include pet pick upand handling, and pet boardingfor the Incheon InternationalAirport.

Pets entering the Republicof Korea are held at theYongsan Pet Care Center forquarantine if their rabiesvaccination is less than 30days old.

Pet Care Center Manager KimJin-yong urges pet owners tomake reservations because ofthe large demand for services

Dogs barkingabout YongsanPet Care CenterBy Jennifer JacksonArea II Public Affairs

Above: Col. Benjamin Williams addresses a K-16crowd at an appreciation day June 16.Right: Sunmi Gibbons of Morale, Welfare andRecreation gives out free coupons to the Soldiers.

PHOTOS BY PVT. JUNG JAE-HOON

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Area II Directorate of Public Works Operational Division Chief John Ghim, is competing for aDepartment of the Army energy and water conservation award.

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E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil

for a job,” Lebby said.The class covers:!vocabulary!identifying major components! information-processing cycles

regarding inputs and outputs!setting up e-mail accounts!different ways to maneuver the

Internet “I was interested in the class because

I realized getting used to computers isa ‘must’ these days,” said class

the Yongsan boilers,” Ghim said.While ECIP is new, the Army also

has the Energy Savings PerformanceContract.

“That’s were the project is initiallyfunded by a contractor and thenreimbursed with the savings,” Ghimsaid.

On Yongsan Garrison, engineersused the ESPC to get geo-thermalheating and cooling.

“It’s the only one like it in Korea,”Ghim said. “Even in the U.S. only afew installation have this. We’recurrently measuring performance andsavings.”

Ghim said the money saved isinvested back into the installation.

With Army resources tight for theforeseeable future, Ghim said energyconservation is the right thing to do.

“The recognition is great, but it’smore for Yongsan,” Ghim said. “Thereare so many neat things here, we’realways trying to conserve energy. But,it’s good to be noted for some of thethings we do.”

Ghim has been a Department of theArmy employee for 13 years. He hasbeen working in Korea for the pastseven years.

The Department of the Army willannounce contest winners later thissummer.

from Page 10ComputerComputerComputerComputerComputerparticipant Maria Church. “Step by step,I’m learning and it’s been absolutelyhelpful.”

After the classes, Lebby said, sheprovides the participants more exercisesin common programs like PowerPointand Excel.

The next classes will be held July 18,Aug. 14 and Sept. 26. For information,call Lebby 738-8977.

E-mail yangwon.lee@korea.army.mil

during the summer moving season.Kim has more than 20 years

experience as a dog breeder, and hasparticipated in several dog shows.

“When customers pick up theirpets with gratitude, I feel a sense of

satisfaction for what I do,” he said.The Yongsan Pet Care Center is

located in Building 5256 on SouthPost near Gate 17. For informationon services, or to make a reservation,call 736-6426 or 738-5254.

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“Harry” gets a bath Tuesday at the Yongsan Pet Care Center.PVT. JUNG JAE-HOON

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Problems encountered in a marriagecan lead a couple to seek divorce. Beingstationed overseas may prolong theseparation process and some couplesmight seek quick alternatives.

One of the commonmisconceptions is that you can get afast and easy divorce by filing in acountry that offers “quickie”divorces. It is imperative that youobtain your divorce the right way.

Guam is an island in the WesternPacific Ocean and is anunincorporated territory of the UnitedStates. This territory is similar to theU.S. Virgin Islands and the NorthernMariana Islands. Servicemembersoften seek divorces in Guam becausethe location is convenient; they areeither stationed in Guam or in thePacific area. Guam is one of the areasthat offer quick divorces throughshort residency requirements.

In the United States, initiating adivorce can take from 6 to12 monthsdue to waiting periods and residencyrequirements imposed by theindividual states. The thought of aquick and easy divorce may seemappealing when considering thealternative. Although a “quickie”divorce may appear to be an

‘Quickie’ divorces are oftentimes stickyBy Samantha WicktoraYongsan Legal Assistance Office

immediate solution, many problemsassociated with them can come backto haunt you, requiring you to spendmore time and money later.

In general, marriage and divorcematters fall under state law, notfederal law. In order for the state togrant a divorce it must havejurisdiction or the ability to hear yourclaim. There are two ways a state cando this, through domicile and/orresidency.

Domicile grants a state jurisdictionbecause you are actually physicallypresent and living in that state.Residency grants a state jurisdictiondue to the significant relationshipbetween the person and the state.Most servicemembers file for divorcein the state where they are domiciled(physically present) because militarypersonnel are usually not stationed intheir state of legal residence whenthey want to file for divorce.

People seeking a “quickie” divorceare attempting to get around actuallyliving in a state as well as the waitingperiod requirements, and instead aretrying to obtain a divorce in an areathat has minimal residencyrequirements. For example, residencyin Guam can be established in as fewas 90 days. Additionally, in Guam, if

one can initiate divorce proceedings inas little as seven days often advertisedthrough questionable “divorcevacation packages.”

The circumstances surrounding adivorce obtained in a nation offering“quickie” divorces can greatly affect thevalidity of the divorce in the UnitedStates. Generally divorces obtained inthe United States are subject to the FullFaith and Credit Clause of the U.S.Constitution. This means that a divorcelegally obtained in one state will beupheld throughout the remaining states.However, if your “quickie” divorce hasnot met certain requirements — forexample, notice to your spouse andproper jurisdiction — it may not bevalid in the United States.

This is particularly important formilitary personnel. Although thebenefits of a “quickie” divorce mayseem appealing, complications canarise. Areas of concern that are notalways considered in-depth whenobtaining a “quickie” divorce caninclude: child custody, propertysettlement, retirement benefits, visaand other military benefit entitlements.

Although a Guam divorce mayinclude a settlement agreement, it couldlater be contested by one or both of theparties, potentially taking more time andmoney to settle in the long run.both parties consent to the divorce

Some of the problems that can arisecould include: Enforceability andValidity; Child Custody, visitation andsupport and Military Benefits. Specificbenefits affected could include SurvivorBenefit Plan annuities, six-month deathgratuity and any Serviceman’s GroupLife Insurance proceeds.

If your benefits have already beenincreased because of a remarriage andthe military determines that yourdivorce from a previous marriage wasnot valid, financial officials couldinitiate a recoupment action for theamount increased due to the marriage.

Initially a divorce in the United Statesmay seem impossible when you areliving overseas. There may be highercosts, as well as longer waiting periods.However, it is in your best interest toavoid “quickie” divorces and to obtain adivorce decree in a United States’ Statecourt where either you or your spouseis a resident.

For information, go to the StateDepartment Web site at: http://travel.state.gov/family/family_issues/divorce/divorce_592.html or contact yourarea legal assistance office.

(Editor’s Note: Samantha Wicktorais the 2006 JAG Summer Internworking in the Yongsan LegalAssistance Office.)

The Morning Calm Weeklyhttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyJune 23, 2006

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Scary Movie 4 --Scary Movie 4 --Scary Movie 4 --Scary Movie 4 --Scary Movie 4 -- (MollyShannon, Anna Faris)The Scary Movie gang is backwith send-ups of “War of theWorlds,” “The Grudge,” “TheVillage,” “Saw” and “Saw II,”“Million Dollar Baby” and muchmore. Legendary comedy directorDavid Zucker (“Airplane!,” the“Naked Gun” franchise, “ScaryMovie 3,” and “Ruthless People”)and producer Bob Weiss reuniteto take aim at some of the bestfright films, the latest box officehits, music, current events, popculture, and your favori tecelebrities.

American Dreamz -- American Dreamz -- American Dreamz -- American Dreamz -- American Dreamz -- (HughGrant, Dennis Quaid)On the morning of his re-election,the President decides to read thenewspaper for the first time in fouryears. This starts him down aslippery slope. He begins readingobsessively, reexamining his blackand white view of the world, holingup in his bedroom in his pajamas.Frightened by the President’sapparent nervous breakdown, hisChief of Staff pushes him back intothe spotlight, booking him as aguest judge on the televisionratings juggernaut.

The Sentinel -- The Sentinel -- The Sentinel -- The Sentinel -- The Sentinel -- (MichaelDouglas, Kiefer Sutherland)Pete Garr ison is the mostdecorated agent in the history ofthe Secret Service - thepresident’s last line of defense.But now, wrongly suspected oftargeting the president forassassination, Garrison hasbecome the Service’s worstnightmare. As he uses hisformidable skills to try and provehis innocence and find the realassassin, Garrison is tracked byhis equally adept former protégée.

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The Break Up The Break Up The Break Up The Break Up The Break Up ---------- (VinceVaughn, Jennifer Aniston)Pushed to the breaking-point aftertheir latest, “why can’t you do thisone little thing for me?” argument,art dealer Brooke calls it quits withher boyfriend, Gary, who hostsbus tours of Chicago. Whatfollows is a series of remedies,war tact ics, overtures andunderminings suggested by theformer couple’s fr iends,confidantes and the occasionaltotal stranger. When neither ex iswilling to move out of the condothey used to share, the onlysolution is to continue living ashostile roommates until somebodycaves.

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The Bible reminds us in Psalms 19:1: “The heavensdeclare the glory of God; and the firmament shewethhis handywork.” Creation teaches us about God and hisways, and so it is with the issue of the peace of God.

There are two places on this earth of absolute calm.The first is a five- to 10-degree stretch of space oneither side of the equator called the Doldrums, a placewhere all the winds of earth originate, but where ironicallyno wind blows. This is because all the wind here issucked up and dispersed to other parts of our globe.

It’s a peaceful, but hot place that always remains thesame. Though it shifts geographically with the seasons,it’s always the same.

The second place of calm is 35,000 feet above theearth. No weather happens at that altitude because you’reabove it. A frozen layer of dry air called the Tropopausetraps all of earth’s weather below it. It’s always the same

Learning to live ‘above the weather’By Chaplain (Maj.) Raymond A. Robinson Jr.Area III, Camp Humphreys Chaplain

above the Tropopause - calm, but cold.There is a spiritual tropopause and a spiritual doldrums

that can enable us to function in whatever prevailingweather pattern life throws our way. Where is it andhow do we get there? It’s in God.

The Scripture says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfectpeace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trustethin thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORDJEHOVAH is everlasting strength: (Isaiah 26:3-4)

There is a peace from God that passes allunderstanding, and we can operate in it when our mindsare stayed upon him. When our minds are stayed onGod and the promises in his word, that simple focuscreates a spiritual doldrums in our life.

Peter’s encounter of Jesus on the stormy sea is aperfect illustration. He saw Jesus on the water andrealized that the safest place in that situation was not inthe boat but out on the water with Jesus. He asked Jesusto let him come to him on the water. Jesus gave him the

green light and Peter got out of the boat and startedwalking to go to Jesus. Peter was in a spiritual doldrums;a place of calm in the midst of a place of turmoil, thatenabled him to defy the winds and the waves. Whatcreated that place of calm; his mind was stayed on Jesus.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abendego were facing thethreat of a fiery furnace for not bowing to the king’simage. What was their response? They said, “Our Godis able to deliver, but if he doesn’t we still won’t bow.”

They were in a spiritual doldrums that the threat of afurnace couldn’t penetrate. What created this place, theirmind was stayed on the Lord and the promises of hisWord. Yes, they got thrown in the fire, but what metthem were not the flames, but the presence of AlmightyGod who shielded them from the flame.

Friend, our God is faithful, and he will either deliver youfrom or shield you in the midst of the weather that may begoing on in your life. But what gets us through it is a mindthat is stayed on him. Let’s walk in the peace of God.

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Eastern OrthodoxSaturday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

CatholicCatholicCatholicCatholicCatholic

CollectiveSunday 10:30 a.m. Camp Humphreys’

Zoeckler Station Chapel11 a.m. Camp Humphreys’

Freedom Chapel,Camp Long Chapel,Suwon Air Base Chapel

2 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel

GospelSunday 1 p.m. Freedom ChapelWednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

ContemporarySunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

KATUSATuesday 7 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

MassSunday 4 p.m. Camp Long Chapel

5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle ChapelKATUSA

Sunday 8 p.m. Camp Long ChapelFaith Formation

Wednesday 4 p.m. Freedom Chapel

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Raymond.robinsonjr@korea.army.mil 753-7274

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Above: Runners take off from the starting line at a 5K Fun Run on Yongsan Garrison to celebrate the Armybirthday. Capt. Arthur Mathisen, 121st General Hospital, won the race with a time of 18 minutes,21 seconds.At Left: Lt. Gen. David Valcourt, 8th Army commander, and 8th Army’s top NCO, Command Sgt. Maj. BarryWheeler (second from left and far right, respectively) are joined by the youngest enlisted member and theyoungest officers present to cut the Army birthday cake at the Army Ball at the Hyatt Hotel in Seoul June16.Soldiers of Eighth U.S. Army joined their uniformed brothers and sisters around the world to celebrate theArmy’s 231st birthday last week at the Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. Though the service’s actual birthday was June 14,the 8th Army celebration was June 16.June 14, the Army’s 231st birthday brought hundreds of spectators to the Pentagon Courtyard for entertainmentand remarks from senior leaders.A cake-cutting kicked off a similar celebration at the PentagonJune 14, that was hosted by Army Chief of StaffGen. Peter J. Schoomaker, Secretary of the Army Dr. Francis J. Harvey and Secretary of Defense Donald H.Rumsfeld.“As we celebrate this occasion, I want to thank every Soldier in the [United States] and across the world,” saidRumsfeld. “My thanks to you, and my thanks to your families for all you’ve sacrificed to defend our country andpreserve our free way of life.”

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8th Army SwimmingChampionships

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

Junior Golf InstructionOffered at Sung Nam

Sung Nam Golf Course has announcedtheir Junior Golf Instruction Program forSummer 2006. The program is open tojunior golfers and those interested inlearning the game from ages 7 to 17.Instruction times and dates are 9 to 11a.m. each day, June 26-30. The location isYongsan Driving Range (June 26 and 27)and Sung Nam Golf Course (June 28-30).The instructors are all “Class A” membersof the PGA of America and equipmentwill be provided to those without. Theprogram is offered at no charge. Forinformation, call Jim Shaw, PGA, SungNam GC assistant general manager, at736-3483.

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

Weekend Bingo atUptown Lounge

Be a winner at Bingo at the Main PostClub’s Uptown Lounge. Every Saturdayand Sunday, doors open at 11 a.m. andearly games begins at 12:30 p.m. Over$6,750 in prize money is given away everyweekend, including $2,500 and $5,000jackpots. For information, call the MWRClub Manager at 723-8785.

TMCW SubmissionsTo have an event featured in TheMorning Calm Weekly, e-mail informationto morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil.Submissions should include the basicwho, what, when and whereinformation regarding the event, andat least one point of contact name andtelephone number.Deadline for submission is close ofbusiness the Friday prior to the datethe item is to be published. Forinformation, call 738-3355.

YONGSAN GARRISON – Morale,Welfare and Recreation is bringing tworap/hip hop sensations to tour Armyinstallations throughout Korea. Juvenileand YoungBloodZ will visit installationsacross the peninsula, with the first showto kick off Independence Day in Area I.

Terius Gray said he earned thenickname “Juvenile” back when he wasyoung and “thugging.” Spending someof his youth with his grandmother in theMagnolia Projects, which are infamousfor the poverty-stricken population androwdiness, Juvenile was amongst thefew who escaped. With eight albums,his own UTP label imprint and credit forlaying down the hip-hop scene in NewOrleans, Juvenile is an inspiration forthose searching for the “AmericanDream.”

Juvenile’s first song “Bounce with theJuvenile” was released in 1989 on DJJimi’s “It’s Jimi” album. The song laid

the foundation for “bounce,” a sub-genreof hip-hop that preceded crunk. Thetrack quickly earned Juvenile a solo deal.

His debut album, “Being Myself,”was released in 1995.

His big break came the following yearwhen he released “Solja Rag” under theCash Money Records label becoming amajor underground hit. This laid thefoundation for his third solo set in 1998“400 Degreez.” His other platinumrecords include “G-Code,” “ProjectEnglish” and “Juve the Great.”

Juvenile released his seventh soloalbum under the Atlantic Records labelin March 2006 called “Reality Check.”He was working on the album asHurricane Katrina struck his native cityand several tracks reflect upon thatimpact. Although he was not in town atthe time, he joined the movement by themusic community to support reliefefforts. He also filmed footage for hisvideo directly in the Lower Ninth Ward,the city’s poorest and most devastated

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Juvenile, YongBloodZ to tour Koreaneighborhood, to encourage citizens torally to help themselves.

Also performing for U.S. Armyinstallations is YoungBloodZ, a rap/hip-hop/crunk group from Atlanta. Sean Pauland J-Bo joined forces while attendingAtlanta’s Miller Grove Middle School toform YoungBloodZ.

Sean Paul, the serious rapper, and J-Bo, the DJ of the two, were soimpressive in their first meeting withA&R executive LaFace, that they signeda record deal immediately. Their 1999full-length debut album, “Against DaGrain,” offered unique wordplay andexciting up-tempo beats. Their single“U-Way” reached No. 3 on the U.S. Rapcharts.

Three years later the duo released“Drankin’ Patnaz” featuring the No. 1hit “Damn!” produced by Lil’ John andanother moderate hit, “Cadillac Pimpin.”

“Ev’rybody Know Me,” released in2005, hit the airwaves with “Datz Me”featuring Young Buck of G-Unit and“Presidential” produced by Lil’ John.Their recently released single, “ChopChop,” was produced by Scott Storchand becoming a quick success.

The concert is brought to you byMWR. All performances are open to IDcardholders and free of charge. Forinformation, contact your local MWREntertainment Office or call 723-3749.

Making the Army birthday cakeMaking the Army birthday cakeMaking the Army birthday cakeMaking the Army birthday cakeMaking the Army birthday cake

It’s not just any birthday party,and this was not just any cake. Therecipe calls for 540 eggs, 100pounds of flour, 30 pounds ofbutter, 30 gallons of milk and 30pounds of sugar.

A team from the Pentagon’sSenior Leadership Dining Facilitymixed this massive ingredient list tocreate the Army’s birthday cake,that was served June 14 at thePentagon Courtyard.

“It’s a once in a lifetime thing.Cakes get made all over the world atdifferent levels, but this is at thehighest level. Anytime you dosomething like this, it’s a point ofpride,” said Sgt. 1st Class MichaelCate of the Pentagon cake-makingteam.

Seventeen Army chefs had ahand – or whisk – in the creation.The final product was an 8.5 feetlong, three feet wide, 250-pound-plus confection.

From the first egg-cracked to thecareful assembly of about 70 sheetcakes, it takes the team one week toprepare the dessert.

By Fonda R. BockArmy News Service

At Right: Staff Sgt. Brian Byrd, Army SeniorLeadership Dining Facility staff member putsfinishing touches on the cake served at thePentagon’s Army Birthday celebration. STAFF SGT. CARMEN BURGESS

July 4 Camp Casey Golf Course Parking Lot 7 p.m. (Juvenile Only)

July 7 Yongsan MPC Parking Lot 7 p.m.July 8 Camp Walker Kelly Field/Gym 7 p.m.July 9 Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Parking Lot 8 p.m.July 11 Camp Humphreys CAC 7 p.m.July 12 Camp Casey/Hovey Gateway Field/CAC 8 p.m.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Ceremonies held June 15at Camp Humphreys changed the face of the 3rdSquadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade forever.

Prior to a change of command in which Lt. Col.Lonnie G. Hibbard received command from Lt. Col.Bernard B. Banks, the 3-6 was deactivated andimmediately re-flagged as the 4th Battalion, 2ndCombat Aviation Brigade.

The 3-6 traced its lineage back to May 4, 1861.The unit participated in the Civil War, the Indian Wars,the War with Spain, the China Relief Expedition, thePhilippine Insurrection, the Mexican Expedition, World

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – 73 pairs ofspurs were given to those thatsuccessfully completed the 3-6 CAV’sfinal spur ride here June 7, eight daysbefore the unit deactivated and was re-flagged as the 4th Battalion, 2nd CombatAviation Brigade.

The spur ride consists of a series ofevents and is a cavalry tradition.

“It’s a day that focuses on thetradition of the unit,” said Capt. DylanMorelle, commander, Headquarters,Headquarters Troop, 3-6 CAV. “TheSoldiers have to know the history ofthe 6th Cavalry Regiment. They aretested on it and they are asked aboutthe ‘Fiddler’s Green’ poem .”

The spur ride began at 4 a.m. andcontinued until all teams had completedthe course.

“One person is placed on a litter andis carried around post all day whileanother must carry a five-gallon water

jug,” he said.“They go around post (about 6.2

miles) and stop at different stationsthroughout the day. Some of the stationsincluded Nuclear, Biological andChemical warfare testing, medicalevacuation procedures, and assembly ofweapons from a box full of parts fromdifferent weapons,” Morelle added.

“I’m a spur holder,” he said. “Thespur holders are the cadre. We went outthere and tried to motivate them. Whenthey were getting close to the end, theywere pretty beat. We were offeringthem rides in a Humvee. We’d tell them‘come on and hop in, it’s an easy path.’Of course if they did that, they quit anddidn’t earn their spurs. They’d shoutback, ‘Sir, I’ve got it, we’ll pull theHumvee.’ They were totally beat but stillgoing strong.

“This was the last one that we’re goingto have because we’re no longer a Cavalryunit,” said Morelle. “This was the lastchance for our Soldiers to become

traditional Cavalrymen and to get out thereand be a historical part of the unit.”

This last group of spur holders from

Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War.“Today is a day of mixed emotions, for as we

recognize these Soldiers’ achievements under Lt. Col.Bernie Banks; we’re also folding the colors,” said Col.Peter W. Foreman, commander, 2nd Combat AviationBrigade, in remarks during the ceremony. “TheSoldiers before you today have proudly carried onthe tradition and honor of their forebearers.

“Honors and traditions forever etched in historyat places like Bull Run, Gettysburg, Appomattox,the western frontier, China, the Philippines, Franceand the Bulge just to name a few,” he said. “TheseSoldiers are the end of a long line of troopers whohave carried the finest traditions of the military

service to the aviation branch making it the greatcombat force that it is today.

“To the tremendous Soldiers who stand beforeus, you are now at the beginning of your history,”said Foreman. “Hold truth, the values, dedicationsand professionalism that have led you down thepath of greatness. Because after it is all said anddone, it doesn’t matter what colors are flying, whatcounts is your mission focus, your commitmentto excellence and your ability to always accomplishthe mission.”

“Thank you for allowing this Soldier the privilegeto serve along side you and to call himself HeavyCAV zero six,” said Banks in his parting remarks.

Hibbard’s previous assignments include 6thCavalry Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas where he servedas the forward aviation liaison officer responsible forthe restationing of Headquarters, Headquarters Troop,and 3th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade, to CampHumphreys. His most recent assignment was DeputyDirector for Operations for Special OperationsCommand, Korea.

His awards include the Bronze Star, DefenseMeri torious Service Medal , Joint ServiceCommendation Medal, Army CommendationMedal, Army Achievement Medal and JointMeritorious Unit Award.His badges includeSenior Army AviatorBadge, Parachutis tWings, Air AssaultWings and KoreanJump Wings.

Banks’ nextassignment is advancedcivil schooling en routeto a senior facultyassignment at West Pointin the Department ofBehavioral Sciences andLeadership.

the 3-6 can now join their predecessorsas proud wearers of the coveted cavalryspurs.

The 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade‘s Command Sgt. Maj. Archie Davis cases the 3-6 colors. The 3-6 was deactivated andimmediately re-flagged as the 4th Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, in a ceremony held on Tiger Ramp June 15.

PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY

F. NEIL NEELEY

Candidates for spurs march around the Camp Humphreys perimeter on the unit’s last spur ride,held just eight days before 3-6 was reflagged.

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

Lt. Col. Lonnie Hibbard

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Freedom FieldNow Off Limits

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

Father- DaughterDance

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

Resume, ResumixClass Set for June 26

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

Pam Tillis ConcertCountry Music Association “FemaleVocalist of the Year” and CountryMusic Television “Video of the Year”winner Pam Tillis appears live in concertThursday at the CAC beginning at 7p.m.

Inspector General DutyThe United States Forces Korea andEighth U.S. Army Inspector General’sOffice is looking for officers and NCOswho desire to become InspectorsGeneral in Areas II and III. They areseeking Soldiers in the rank of major(branch immaterial) and sergeant firstclass (in Military OccupationalSpecialties 42A/42L and 92Y) to serveas Inspectors General.

There is also an opening for anInspector General position in the rankof captain (Career course graduate andsuccessful company command) atCamp Humphreys.

For information, contact Lt. Col.Eady, deputy inspector general for U.S.Forces Korea and Eighth ArmyInspector General’s Office at 725-6739.

Youth Golf ClassesOffered at Osan

The Osan Air Base Golf Course isoffering Youth Golf Classes. There willbe three two-week sessions offered.Session dates are: Wednesday thruJune 30, July 27-29 and Aug. 3-5, 10-12and 17-19.All classes are 8:30 - 10 a.m. at the OsanGolf Course.Cost is $35 if you have your own clubs;$65 including youth golf clubs. Theprice also includes a shirt and cap.The class is taught by PGA Pro LouVanWart and staff.For information, contact the Osan GolfCourse at 784-4128.

ID Card/DEERSCloses July 3-4

The ID Card section will be closedJuly 3 and 4.

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

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kimassumed responsibility as the U.S. Army Area III SupportActivity command sergeant major in a ceremony here June 16.

Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Robert R. Frace served inthe position for four years. His previous assignments includedseveral tours in Korea, Alaska and Germany.

Kim’s assignments include Germany, Egypt, Korea andmost recently as the group command sergeant major for the20th Area Support Group, 19th Sustainment Command(Expeditionary) at Camp Carroll.

His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal,Meritorious Service Medal (six Oak Leaf Clusters), ArmyCommendation Medal (three Oak Leaf Clusters), ArmyAchievement Medal (10 Oak Leaf Clusters), Good ConductMedal (Silver, one loop), National Defense Service Medal (1Bronze Star), Armed Forces Expeditionary medal, SouthwestAsia Service Medal (three Bronze Stars), Global War onTerrorism Service Ribbon, Korea Defense Service Ribbon,NCO Professional Development Ribbon (four awards), ArmyService Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon (four awards)and others.

Frace will be retiring from the Army after 30 years of service.Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim speaks at his change ofresponsibility ceremony June 16.

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Aspiringhoopsters wanted to disregard a lightrain and play ball following a shortceremony at Humphreys AmericanElementary School June 14 in which abasketball goal donated by members ofthe Guiding Light Lodge #95 wasofficially presented to the school.

“I really like it,” said Jacob Almquist,an enthusiastic 4th-grader. “We’vewaited a long time for this.”

Taylor Huber, fellow 4th-grader,agreed and said having the goal was“really good.”

“Most of the school really likesbasketball,” he added.

According to 1st Sgt. James L.Woods, Company C, 2-52 GeneralSupport Aviation Battalion, and presidentof the lodge, this is exactly the reactionthey were hoping for.

“This is right down our vision for theyear,” he said. “We want to give back tothe community by giving to the kids.”

Donna Kacmarski, HAES principal,called the gift “fantastic.” She said theschool has many talented players and the

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goal made a wonderful addition to theschool.

“We really appreciate it,” she added.Tami Taliento, parent of a 5th-grader,

said the new goal provides a place forcontained but active play.

“Multiple kids can play at once,” shesaid. “Sharing skills and learning to playtogether in a safe area.”

According to Charles Woods, lodgesecretary, the lodge donated the backboardand two basketballs to the school.

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(from left) 4th-grader Jacob Almquist, 1st Sgt. James L. Woods and 4th-grader Taylor Huberpose after the basketball goal presentation ceremony at HAES June 14.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Gen. B.B.Bell, commander, United NationsCommand, Combined Forces Commandand United States Forces Korea,traveled to Camp Humphreys Mondayfor his first community visit to thearea.

Bell visited many of the directoratesoffices and service organizations thathave a major impact on quality of lifefor Soldiers and family memberslistened to concerns from staff andcustomers.Gen. B.B. Bell meets with BOSS council members at the Community Activity Center

during his community visit to Camp Humphreys Monday.

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

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By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

Area III Public Affairs

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DFDFDFDFDFAC celebrates Army’s 231st birthdayAC celebrates Army’s 231st birthdayAC celebrates Army’s 231st birthdayAC celebrates Army’s 231st birthdayAC celebrates Army’s 231st birthdayfriendly,” said Spc. Tian L. Garcia,Headquarters and Operations Company,527th Military Intelligence Battalion,shift leader at the facility.

“I love eating here!” said Spc.Herbert E. Bentley, Company B, 532ndMilitary Intelligence Battalion. “Thepeople make it good and the food isabsolutely wonderful.”

The Flaming Dragon is working ontheir package for the Phillip A. ConnellyAward, said Master Sgt. DamitaJo Ellis,501st Military Intelligence Brigade foodadvisor. The facility is competing in theSmall Garrison Dining Facility category.The Connelly Award is given annually toboth large and small category DFACsand field kitchen dining facilities forActive and Reserve components.

The two primary objectives of theConnelly Award program are to improvethe professionalism of food servicepersonnel, thus providing the bestquality food service to supportedSoldier diners; and, to providerecognition for excellence in thepreparation and serving of food in armytroop dining facilities and during field

CAMP LONG – Twenty-five Soldiers fromHeadquarters, Headquarters Detachment, Camp Longand Headquarters, Headquarters Company, CampHumphreys, got together and hiked up Mount Chiak nearWonju June 2.

“I combined the Soldiers from HHC at CampHumphreys with the Soldiers at HHD at Camp Long andwe did a unit hiking trip up Mount Chiak which is locatedabout 15 minutes from Camp Long,” said 1st Sgt. DonnaM. Bush, HHC, US Army Area III Support Activity. “Itwas a very challenging course and Soldiers had a greattime. The first group made it up the 1,288-foot mountainin two hours and 20 minutes.”

We left Camp Long around 9 a.m. and started climbingaround 10:15 a.m.

It was harder than I expected because it had been along time since I last climbed the mountain. Although thetotal distance wasn’t that far, we had to climb manystairs. The weather was hot and humid with many bugsflying around us.

About an hour and a half later, we reached the peak.The view from the top of the mountain great as usualand made me to feel that it was worth the climb.

After a short lunch break, we took pictures of ourselvesat a huge tower made of many rocks. As we were takingpictures, I was already worrying about how long it wouldtake to go back down the mountain.

First Sgt. Bush decided on a different route, promisingus a way down the mountain via a mountain stream.

We all thought that was a great idea because wethought that stream would make us all a little cooler.However, I didn’t see that stream until I went all the waydown the mountain.

The way back was especially tough. It wasn’t aregular path and consisted mainly of rocks.

I was exhausted after the hike. My legs were shakingso much that they didn’t stop shaking even after I wasback in my room.

Although it was really a physically tiring day, mentally,I thought it was great day.

In my opinion, choosing mountain hiking for a tripwas a great idea.

Even though some people might have difficulties whilehe or she was climbing the mountain, our motto was“One Team One Fight.”

Everyone not only took care of themselves, but theirbattle buddies too. That was real teamwork. We went upas individuals, but when we came back we were a team.

I personally thank 1st Sgt. Bush and her soldiersfrom Humphreys for coming all the way to Wonju forthis trip. They must have been tired during that longway back to Humphreys.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – A roomfull of Soldiers stood during the middleof their noon meal at the FlamingDragon Dining Facility June 14 andsang “Happy Birthday” tocommemorate the 231st U.S. Armybirthday.

The menu featuring grilled steak andshrimp, barbequed chicken, friedchicken, fried catfish and a birthdaycake was the attraction for somepatrons who don’t frequent the facility,but regular patrons know the FlamingDragon is one of the best things goingon Camp Humphreys.

“We’re the best DFAC and we’re

kitchen operations.Ellis is confident that the Flaming

Dragon will win. She said winningentails a combination of “leadershipfrom the chain of command, motivationof Soldiers, dedication andprofessionalism from thenoncommissioned officers, and an all-around esprit de corps of teamwork.

“That’s what this DFAC has,” sheadded. “The Soldiers are outstanding,the best I’ve had and they want to learnand be successful.”

“I’m surprised they are able tomake such good steaks on a smallscale,” said 1st Lt. Derek G. Ricks,527th Military Intelligence Battalionfood service officer.

He said he was glad to see that a lotof people turned out for the specialArmy birthday meal, but insisted that allthe credit go to Sgt. 1st Class WandaM. Pitts, dining facility manager, HOC,527th MI Battalion, and her crew.

Pitts was, however, too busymaking sure the food was up tostandard and the patrons werehappy to respond.

Learning to staysafe this summer

CAMP HUMPHREYS - Warmweather has arrived in Korea and sohas the possibility of unintentionalinjuries to children. Unintentionalinjuries are accidents or mishapsthat could cause bodily injurywithout deliberate intent.

According to Safe Kids USA,unintentional injuries remain theleading cause of death for children14 years and younger. Statistics

from 2001 showed that one out offour children was hospitalized forunintentional injuries. The majorityof injuries for children usuallyoccur between May and September.In the next few months, there aremany hazards that could bepotentially harmful to children 14and younger.

Many unintentional injuries thissummer can be prevented with afew simple safety rules andadequate adult supervision.Remember to have fun, but keep itsafe.

Tips to help parents keep children

HEAT SAFETYClothing should be light in color andloose fitting! Keep well hydrated, take frequentrest periods! Get children acclimated to thewarmer weather before increasedphysical activity outside! Wear sunscreen of 15 SPF ormore and reapply every two hours! Try to stay inside between thehours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.! Stay in the shade wheneverpossible

POOL SAFETY! Apply a minimum of SPF 15about 30 minutes before goingoutside, even on cloudy days! Never leave children unattended inor around pools! Keep rescue equipment readilyavailable! Avoid flotation devices such as“arm wings” or “floaties;” theyshould never be used as a lifevest! Adults should always be within anarm length from toddlers! Install a fence with a locked gatearound pools

Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters Company, andHeadquarters, Headquarters Detachment, pause for photos atthe summit before hiking back down the mountain.

Soldiers pass through the serving line at the Flaming Dragon Dining Facility during the specialmeal served in celebration of the Army’s 231st birthday.

F. NEIL NEELEY

PVT. LEE JAE-WON

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

A Commentary by Pvt. Lee Jae-wonHHD, USAG, camps Long and Eagle

By Sylvia Eckman RN168th Medical Battalion

safe during the hot summer months,include:

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CAMP WALKER – The 19thSustainment Command (Expeditionary)conducted four ceremonies at Kelly Fieldon Camp Walker June 15 as a part ofthe Army’s ongoing transformation.

Two units, the 20th and 23rd AreaSupport Groups, cased their colors forthe final time. The 501st Corps SupportGroup was re-designated as the 501stSustainment Brigade and also welcomeda new commander, Col. Mark Gardner.

At the ceremony, Col. GeorgeWashington, 20th ASG commander,spoke about the dedication of the 20thASG in Area IV.

“It is the end of a chapter and anothertransition in the history and heritage ofthe ‘Carrying the Load to Win’ unit. Likeall the personnel of the past generations,we have also stood proudly to renderdedicated service to our nation and tothis great alliance on the peninsula,” hesaid.

Col. Gregory Johanson, 23rd ASGcommander, reminded the audience ofthe support the 23rd provided for theSoldiers in Area III and the Eighth U.S.Army.

“The former 23rd ASG Soldiers setthe standard for customer support bymaking incredible strides in supply,maintenance, petroleum and watersupport over the past two years,” hesaid. “While they were executing thissupport, they set the highest standardsfor training readiness by completing abattalion external evaluation, multiple

By Sgt. Park Myung-joon19th ESC Public Affairs

company field training exercises,deploying a platoon-sized unit to Iraq,providing Soldiers at two different portsto assist in deploying 55 helicopters andvarious other types of equipment backto the United States as part of the aviationtransformation and finally providingworld-class logistics support to thelogistic support areas for those units thatdeploy to Korea from the United Statesto participate in Reception, Staging,Onward movement and Integration and

Ulchi Focus Lens Exercise,” Johansonsaid.

As the 501st CSG became the 501stSBDE, Col. Jayne Carson, outgoingcommander of 501st CSG, gave her finalremarks to the Soldiers and leaders inher command. Carson said she was dealta winning hand as commander of the501st and first thanked the seniorleadership of her unit.

“And the last part of this winning handthat was dealt to the 501st is to your

direct front – Soldiers – the Soldiers arethe centerpiece of this brigade, just asthey are the centerpiece of our Army,And these Soldiers, these fine Americanmen and women, and the KoreanAugmentation To the United States ArmySoldiers – they are champions. They aremagnificent champions, and for the pasttwo years, it was my distinct honor tobe called their commander,” Carsonsaid.

Following the inactivation and re-designation ceremonies, Gardner sharedhis thoughts about taking command ofthe new unit.

“A leader without a vision has acommand without a vision, and acommand without a vision isrudderless,” he said. “All ‘ChampionBrigade’ leaders must provide vision. Butvision is not enough; a leader must be aservant to those he leads.

“Matthew 20:26 says that,‘Whosoever wishes to become greatamong you shall be your servant.’ Thesetwo short verses will help guide us whileI serve as your commander,” Gardnersaid. “I look forward to these next twoyears as we work hard and have somefun being ready to fight tonight.”

The ceremony ended with a pass inreview of all 19th ESC units.

The 19th ESC will continue toexecute changes within its internalstructure throughout the next fiscal yearin support of the Army’s on-goingtransformation, ensuring maximizationof capabilities while maintaining itsreadiness to “fight tonight.”

Maj. Gen. Timothy P. McHale, commander, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), holdsthe 501st Sustainment Brigade colors during the unit’s redesignation ceremony June 15 at KellyField on Camp Walker. The unit also welcomed a new commander at the event.

SGT. PARK MYUNG-JOON

501st gets new name, home, commander

KNPs fetted atCamp Hialeahfor final time

PAK TO-YONG

Korean National Police pile it onWednesday during a picnic lunch servedto recognize their efforts and manycontributions over the years at CampHialeah. Standing guard outside anAmerican military installation 24 hours aday, seven days a week in blowing snowor broiling summer sun can be athankless job. To recognize the manyKorean National Police who have helpedkeep Camp Hialeah safe over the years,the installation hosted a picnic lunchfeaturing hamburgers, hot dogs, bakedbeans, potato salad and other items formore than 150 Korean National Police.The installation typically holds arecognition picnic for KNPs every year.Camp Hialeah, which opened in 1945, isslated for closure this summer.

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Daegu youth is international art contest winner

Daegu celebrates Army’s 231st birthday

By Laurel BaekArea IV MWR Marketing

CAMP WALKER – Soldiers from all over Area IVgathered together June 14 and 15 to celebrate the U.S.Army’s 231st birthday.

The Area IV Support Activity and the 19th SustainmentCommand (Expeditionary) hosted an Army BirthdayCelebration June 14 on Camp Walker’s Kelly Field. Soldiersfrom Area IV units attended the half-day event, whichfeatured a mix of ceremony, sports, food andentertainment for Soldiers, civilians and family members.

During the opening ceremony, Soldiers conducted astreamer ceremony that paid honor to the history of theU.S. Army, punctuated by artillery provided by the 300thand 950th Artillery Battalions from the 2nd Republic ofKorea Army.

“I think it was a great ceremony, even for the KATUSAs,because we could learn about the history of the U.S. Army,”said Cpl. Baek Seung-yoon, 19th ESC. “We’re working inthe U.S. Army, and knowing the history of the Army will helpus understand more about the U.S. military.”

Following the ceremony, Soldiers were then released toparticipate in sporting competitions, such as volleyball,soccer, basketball and softball. Additionally, there wereyouth activities, an American Forces Network live radiobroadcast and a performance by a Morale, Welfare andRecreation band, “Inspired to Succeed.”

Soldiers, American and Korean alike, enjoyed the day.“It was a fun day,” said Sgt. Chris Smallwood, 19th

ESC. “There were a lot of sporting events and good food;we could feel that we’re all part of one team. Also, it wasgreat to enjoy this day with the ROK soldiers.”

Continuing the celebration, the U.S. Army Birthday Ball-South took place June 15 at the Inter-Burgo Hotel inDaegu. Approximately 800 Soldiers, civilians, familymembers and local Korean dignitaries attended the event.

The ball featured traditional elements, such as thecutting of the Army birthday cake and paying tribute tofallen comrades, as well as entertainment that blended boththe U.S. and Korean cultures.

According to participants, the ball was a success. “Ithought the hotel was beautiful and spacious,” said 1st Sgt.Robin Bruns, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, AreaIV Support Activity. “The food service was professional,courteous, not to mention the meal was delicious.”

“It was great,” said Staff Sgt. Kenneth Dailey, 19thESC, as he summed up the entire evening.

By Master Sgt. Kimberly Williams19th ESC Public Affairs

Spc. Doneisha R. Codes (left), 19th Sustainment Command(Expeditionary), hands battle streamers for the U.S. Army Flag toCommand Sgt. Maj. George D. Duncan, 19th ESC, during astreamer ceremony, honoring the 231st birthday of the U.S. Armyat Camp Walker June 14. Soldiers from all over Area IV gatheredto celebrate the Army’s birthday with the streamer ceremony,sporting events and a barbecue.

PHOTOS BY SGT. PARK MYUNG-JOON

Soldiers and civilians from Area IV perform a song to pay tribute to thosewho serve in the U.S. Army as a part of the 231st United States ArmyBirthday Ball, which was held at Inter-Burgo Hotel, Daegu.

Liberty FestSet For July 3

Two-time Grammy Award-winningcountry music artist Pam Tillis willheadline the Area IV Morale, Welfare andRecreation’s Liberty Fest, 7 p.m. July 3.Tillis, the daughter of country musiclegend Mel Tillis, recently completed analbum covering many of her famousfather’s songs. But, that’s just one ofmany events scheduled. Starting at 8 a.m.,Kelly Fitness Center will sponsor theFirecracker 5K/2-Mile Fun Run.Registration begins at 7 a.m. Then, at 2p.m. on Kelly Field, games, food, drinkand prizes for all ages will be available.Prizes include many favorite electronicgadgets, toys and two round-trip airlinetickets to the United States. The “Rumbleon the ROK” boxing invitational willbegin at 4 p.m. on Kelly Field weatherpermitting. In case of rain, it will becontested in Kelly Fitness Center. Afterthe concert concludes, at approximately8 p.m., the field will be cleared for afireworks display that starts atapproximately 9:30 p.m. For information,call Laurel Baek at 768-7563.

DBIDS Registration IsMandatory

The recent Courageous Channel NEOexercise revealed that several hundredchildren of sponsors assigned to UnitedStates Forces Korea are not registeredin the Defense Biometric IdentificationSystem. As of May 2005, USFK policyrequires that all children, regardless ofage, are to be registered in DBIDS. Allsponsors, especially recent arrivals toKorea, should ensure all of their familymembers are registered. For information,call 768-7387/7451 on Camp Henry and765-8537 at Camp Carroll.

Monthly PrayerBreakfast Offered

The Men of The Morning Calm host amonthly Prayer Breakfast andFellowship the first Saturday of eachmonth, starting at 8 a.m. in the CampWalker Chapel Annex. For information,contact Gary Catlin at 768-8401 or AdamMorrison at 010-8671-4788.

Girl Scouts SeekingVolunteers

The Girl Scouts of Daegu are seeking newvolunteer leaders and advisors, pluspeople for publicity, secretary andtreasurer positions for the 2006-2007school year. Girl Scouts offers trainingfor all volunteer positions. Forinformation, call Sheila Peavy at (053)476-9178.

Camp Carroll OutdoorPool Closed

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

Area IV News & NotesTo have an event or activity included inthe Area IV News & Notes section ofThe Morning Calm Weekly, call 768-7604. All submissions are subject toediting for content.

CAMP WALKER – When 11-year-old Kamau Hunte entered his artwork inthe 2006 Boys and Girls Clubs ofAmerica Fine Arts Competition, he neverdreamed it would one day grace the hallsof the Pentagon in Washington.

The Camp Hialeah and Camp WalkerChild and Youth Services held theirannual B&GCA art exhibitions Dec. 6and 9, 2005, respectively, to recognizethe talents of Area IV’s artistic youth.One piece of art per age class andcategory was selected from each localexhibit for display and competition at theregional competition in Heidelberg,Germany, Feb. 10–24, 2006. Selectedartwork from each regional exhibit wasthen considered for inclusion in theNational Fine Arts Exhibit, showcasedat the B&GCA’s national conference andcentennial celebration May 3–6 inBoston. Hanging proudly among the

winners was Hunte’spiece entitled “TheArmy Cat.”

Hunte’s guardian isSgt. 1st ClassConstance Marable,who is assigned to the

19th Sustainment Command(Expeditionary) Judge Advocate GeneralOffice.

“This is a worldwide competitionwith people from all military branchesand every Boys & Girls Club of America,which has more than 4.4 million youth.Not only was Hunte the overall winnerin one of seven categories, but he wasthe only winner in all of Asia. That’s quitean accomplishment,” said Mark Burton,Middle School and Teen Programmanager.

During a visit to the Daegu enclaveMay 31, Gen. B.B. Bell, USFKcommander, was so impressed withHunte’s accomplishment he awarded

him with a commander’s coin. ThoughHunte was not present, he was giventhe coin at the Youth Center’s MiddleSchool and Teen Program’s Block Party,where he was recognized by his peers.To further acknowledge him as anoutstanding Area IV youth, Col. DonaldJ. Hendrix, Area IV Support Activitycommander, presented him with a plaquefrom the B&GCA June 14.

“When we told Kamau he’d won inthe multimedia category, he literallyjumped up and down with excitement;he couldn’t believe it was happening,”Burton said. “These are the types ofvictories that our youth need in order tounderstand that they’re capable ofbecoming all they want to become.”

Winning artwork from the 2006competition will be on display in thePentagon throughout the year and willsoon be featured on the B&GCA Website at: http://www.bgca.org/programs/finearts/.

Kamau Hunte

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837th Trans. Bn. welcomes commanderBy Cpl. Park Kwang-moArea IV Public Affairs

NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTES

CAMP HENRY – The “Kargo Kings” welcomed anew leader as Lt. Col. Joseph E. Calisto assumedcommand of the 837th Transportation Battalion fromLt. Col. Richard J. Kramer during a change ofcommand ceremony Tuesday at Pier 8 in Busan.

Calisto is arriving from Headquarters, Eighth U.S.Army, Yongsan Garrison, where he served asoperations officer-in-charge of theTransportation Division.

Kramer is going to the 10th Area Support Group,Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan, where he will serveas the deputy commander.

Calisto was commissioned as a second lieutenantin the Transportation Corps in 1987.

He has served in a variety of command andstaff positions including: transportation plannerat the Combined Forces Command in Seoul;operations staff officer at 597th TransportationTerminal Group Southport, North Carolina;instructor at the United States Military Academy,West Point, N.Y.; aide-de-camp to the chief ofArmy Transportation, and instructor at theUnited States Army Transportation School, FortEustis, Va.; and commander of the 119thTransportation Company, Fort Story, Va.

Calisto earned a bachelor of science degree inphysical education from East Carolina Universityin 1987. He also holds a master of science degreein exercise science from Indiana University and amaster’s of military operational art and sciencefrom the U.S. Air Force Air University at Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Montgomery, Ala.

His military education includes the

Transportation Officer Basic and AdvanceCourses, the Combined Arms Staff College, andthe Air Command and Staff College.

His awards and decorations include theMeritorious Service Medal (with two Oak Leaf

Clusters), ArmyCommendation Medal (oneOak Leaf Cluster), the ArmyAchievement Medal, NationalDefense Service Medal, theArmed Forces ExpeditionaryMedal, Korean DefenseService Medal, SouthwestAsia Service Medal, ArmyService Ribbon, and theKuwait Liberation Medal.

The 837th Transportation Battalion’s missionis to operate seaports and to provide surfacedeployment and distribution support to U.S.Forces in the Republic of Korea; to plan, train,and deploy Deployment and Distribution SupportTeams in support of worldwide exercises andcontingencies; to participate in contingencyplanning with all services in Korea in preparationfor providing wartime surface deployment anddistribution support to the supported combatantcommanders in the area of responsibility; toprovide for the reception and command andcontrol of mobilized Reserve units andIndividual Mobilization Augmentees.

The pending closure of Camp Hileah necessitatedthe relocation of the 837th TransportationBattalion’s headquarters to Camp Henry in Daegu,but the unit’s operations and cargo distributionmissions remain at Pier 8.

Camp WalkerOutdoor Pool Closed

The Camp Walker Outdoor Pool will be closed 7a.m. – 3 p.m. July 8 and August 5 for YouthServices swim meets. The pool will reopen eachday at 3 p.m. For information, call Neal Fleisherat 764-4800.

Sunday MatineesThe Camp Henry Theater is now offering Sundaymatinees, at 3 p.m. For information, call Yi Hye-kyong at 768-8670.

Report Black MarketingBlack Marketing is the act of reselling goodspurchased in U.S. Forces Korea duty-freefacilities.Personnel who see someone making excessivepurchases should try to obtain some of thefollowing information: location of incident;approximate time and date of the purchase; adescription of the individual; the car licenseplate, color and model; a l ist of the itemsappearing to be suspicious; a short descriptionof the incident. Do not: confront the individual,follow them, or grab their identification card orRation Control Plate. Witnesses to these typesof activities should contact the Black MarketHot l ine a t 738-5118 or by e -mai l a tBlackmarketHotline@korea.army.mil.

EEO Office RelocatedThe Area IV Equal Employment Opportunity officehas moved to Bldg. 1254 on Camp Henry. Anyonewishing to schedule an appointment or register fortraining should call Christine Alston at 768-8634.

Lt. Col. Joseph Calisto

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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESThree Area IV commissaries recognizedfor excellence in world-wide competitionBy Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

Club Beyond TripsClub Beyond, an activity for youth in grades 7-12 sponsored by Soldier Memorial Chapel atCamp Walker, is hosting two events in July. Atrip to Mt. Ap (Apsan) is set from 3-6 p.m. July9, departing from the Chapel Annex. July 20, atrip to Everland Caribbean Bay Water Park willdepart at 7:30 a.m., returning around 9 p.m. Forinformation or to register, call Julie Coy, Area IVYouth Ministry program director, at 010-8695-4416 or 764-4192.

Camp Henry Theater AddsWednesday Matinees

The Camp Henry Theater is now offeringWednesday mat inee’s s ta r t ing a t 3 p .m.Wednesday’s movie is “Curious George.”Wednesday matinees will be offered throughAugust 30, while school is out. For information,call Yi Hye-kyong at 768-8670.

CCC Offers HelpRecognizing that there is a problem is the firsts tep toward recover ing f rom a lcoholdependency. Anyone ready to acknowledge theproblem openly and seek professional help fromclinicians who deal with chemical dependencyand recovery may do so at the CommunityCounseling Center. For help or information, callJim Kaderabek at 768-7434/6728.

TAS Sure StartAccepting Applications

Taegu American School is now accept ingapplications for the Sure Start program at theTAS Main Office. For information, call 768-9501.

CAMP HENRY – Three Area IV Support Activitycommissaries were among 48 stores worldwide citedrecently during the 2005 Defense CommissaryAgency’s Best Commissary competition.

DeCA’s Best Commissary awards recognize overallexcellence in commissaryoperations and service for fiscalyear 2005.

In the Best Small CommissaryOverseas category, the PusanCommissary at Camp Hialeahfinished runner-up to Garmisch,Germany. Honorable mentions inthe same category went to thecommissaries at Camp Carroll andCommand Fleet Activities Chinhae.

“This year’s nominations werenothing short of incredible,” saidPatrick Nixon, DeCA chief executive officer and actingdirector, in a DeCA News Release. “They reflect theagency’s total commitment to quality and customerservice as we deliver this premium benefit to ournation’s military members and their families. All 268commissaries work hard around the clock to provideworld-class service.”

Winning stores excel in four criteria: accountability,unit cost, commissary customer service surveys andsales. Under the accountability criteria, all departmentsin the store must be in tolerance for the accountableyear. The unit cost criteria states that a store must

meet or come in below end-of-year final unit-costgoals. Under the commissary customer service surveycriteria the store must exceed the DeCA average or itssale band average.

“You have to attribute our placement to theemployees,” said Charles Phillips, Pusan Commissarymanager. “They are very conscious to make sure that

we don’t overspend in all areasand that they take care of thecustomers.”

Phillips, who worked at theFort Leavenworth, Kan.,commissary before coming toCamp Hialeah, said that even thecustomers were enthusiasticwhen they heard that theircommissary was in the runningfor the top award.

“Before the announcement,they [the customers] would ask

all the time if we’d heard anything yet,” he said. “Iguess with Camp Hialeah closing, and the commissaryclosing July 14, they wanted to see the hard workingcommissary employees recognized again.”

Woo C. Song, the Camp Carroll Commissarymanager, added “Across the board, our peopleunderstand that we must be accountable andresponsible stewards of the customer service forthis organization. This award means that we aredoing things right and I am proud of the team. Weare literally one of the top commissaries and we aredoing things right.”

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A small pepper is hotter.