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Kaayla Dowden makes a facewhile applying a plaster wrapto a balloon during “CactusCrafts and Missions” timeduring Vacation Bible Schoolat Camp Walker July 31 -Aug. 4. By adding somebeans before blowing up theballoon and some decorationsafter the plaster dried, thechildren made their very ownhomemade maracas.Approximately 150 childrenparticipated in the program,entitled “Fiesta,” and featuredvarious themes and activitieseach day, concluding witheveryone gathering in theSoldier Memorial Chapel tosing and celebrate. Forrelated story and morephotos, see Page 26.

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Evolution of IMA continues; IMCOM establishedALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Army

is establishing the InstallationManagement Command to improve itsability to provide critical supportprograms to Soldiers and their familieswhile ensuring its installations are“flagships of readiness.”

Installation Management Command,slated to come online in early fiscal year2007, will transform the Army’scurrent installation managementstructure into an integrated commandstructure.

This initiative is part of the Army’sefforts to reorganize its commands andspecified headquarters to obtain themost effective, efficient command andcontrol structure for supporting theModular Force. The new ModularForce structure identifies three types

Army News Service of headquarters; Army Commands,Army Service Component Commandsand Direct Reporting Units.

The current installation managementstructure, part of Army Chief of Staff,Installation Management, includes asseparate entities ACSIM directorates,the Army Environmental Center, theInstallation Management Agency andthe U.S. Army Community and FamilySupport Center.

The Installation ManagementCommand also consolidates four U.S.-based IMA regions into two. CFSCand AEC remain separate entities assubordinate commands under theIMCOM.

“This new command is the nextlogical step in the evolution of IMA,”said Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson, theACSIM. “Retaining [CFSC and AEC]as distinct commands capitalizes on the

brand name trust and confidence thesetwo organizations enjoy throughout theArmy.”

It is the Army’s intent that theIMCOM will be commanded by alieutenant general who will also retainthe position of Assistant Chief of Stafffor Installation Management on theArmy staff. However, that will notoccur until that officer is nominated bythe President and then confirmed bythe Senate.

Other leadership changes include theformer IMA director position, a majorgeneral, who will become IMCOM’sdeputy commander. The deputyACSIM will remain a Senior ExecutiveService civilian.

The Installation ManagementCommand, most of which is currentlybased in Virginia and Maryland, willrelocate to and co-locate at Fort Sam

Houston, Texas, with its deputycommander, as part of the recentlyconcluded Base Realignment andClosure process. The ACSIM and hisstaff will remain at the Pentagon.

“This major organizational changewill create a far more effective,efficient and agile organization toensure that the world’s best Army issupported on the world’s bestinstallations,” Wilson said. “We arecommitted to ensuring that the criticalprograms and services on which ourSoldiers and their families rely willcontinue seamlessly.”

Wilson also said that while the neworganization will most likely be smallerthan the current structure, it will be anorganization that is “committed tomanaging personnel changes throughattrition in order to minimizeturbulence.”

FORT MYER, Va. — Command Sgt. Maj. Willie AshJr. became the Installation Management Agency’s enlistedadvisor Aug. 3 during a ceremony at Fort Myer’s ConmyHall. Ash replaced outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. DebraL. Strickland as the command sergeant major and chiefadvocate for safety, Soldiers and Army base operationsfor IMA.

Strickland was the first senior advisor on installationmanagement for the IMA director, and had held theposition since August 2002. In farewell remarks, sherecalled her four years with the organization, startingwith standing up a new agency in a mothballed buildingthat had a lot of hanging wires and a precious few walls.

“I thought this was going to be a six-monthassignment, but my replacement never showed up,”Strickland said with a characteristic deadpan demeanor.“But after a year, I started thinking maybe two yearswouldn’t be enough.”

Strickland will be the first command sergeant majorfor the Office of the Assistant Chief for InstallationManagement, and will advise Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson,the assistant chief of staff for Installation Management,on Soldier matters.

Ash previously was the first command sergeant majorfor IMA’s Southeast Region, Fort McPherson, Ga.

Ash has been in the Army since 1978. He has servedin a variety of leadership positions in about every

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‘Lost’ computer databases put lives at risk‘Lost’ computer databases put lives at risk‘Lost’ computer databases put lives at risk‘Lost’ computer databases put lives at risk‘Lost’ computer databases put lives at riskBy Ed BeemerArmy News Service

There are things that peoplemanage not to lose. Super Bowlpasses, plane tickets to Tahiti, picturesof loved ones and family heirlooms aregood examples of things rarelymisplaced. Yet, official governmentcomputer assets do not seem to fall

MP BlotterThe following entries were excerpted

from the military police blotters. Theseentries may be incomplete and do notimply the guilt or innocence of anyperson.

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Gen. B.B. BellUnited Nations Command/CombinedForces Command/U.S. Forces Korea

commander

How do we characterize USFK?

General, U.S. ArmyCommander

At our Recent Senior Leader“On-Site Conference,” we hadan opportunity to discuss thequalities that characterize theUnited States Force KoreaCommand, and theServicemembers, Civilians andFamily Members that make upour organization. We describedseveral statements(Overarching Messages) thatbest describe USFK in astrategic sense. The messagesare timeless reminders of whywe serve in Korea. We alsodescribed “Public Messages”which are those messagesmost important to people andaudiences outside of USFK.Furthermore, we described“Command Messages” whichare those that leaders shouldcommunicate to people insideUSFK-our Soldiers, Sailors,Airmen, Marines, CivilianEmployees, Contractors andtheir spouses and children. Webelieve that all these messageswould be useful if promulgatedamong our personnel and withour various audiences on theKorean peninsula. As such, Iprovide all these messages inthis “Bell Sends” for yourinformation and use asappropriate in your activities asa leader and member of USFK.Overarching Messages

- Peace and stability areessential to both ROK and USnational interests.

- For over 50 years, theROK-US Alliance has been the

guarantor of peace, stability, andregional economic growth.

- The ROK-US Alliance ismore than military; it is acomprehensive partnership thatpromotes freedom, prosperityand democracy in this regionand the world.Public Messages

- An enduring and healthyROK-US Security Alliance isimportant to the United States.

- USFK is a steadfast partnerwith the ROK military asguardians of the KoreanDemocracy. We will fightalongside our ally to defend thisnation.

- We will remain in Korea as areliable ally as along as we arewelcome and wanted.

- The US is confident in thecapability of the ROK military,and positively supports the ROKgovernment’s desire forindependent wartime command.

- The US is, and has alwaysbeen, a good and consideratesteward of the Korean land onwhich we serve.Command Messages

- All Service and FamilyMembers are Ambassadors forAmerica.

- Tactical actions by ourpersonnel can and do havestrategic impact.

- We are striving to transformUSFK to a “normal” 3-yearaccompanied tour with families.

- Families enable USFK tomore successfully accomplishour mission.

Everyone must get involvedand engage positively with othermembers of USFK and with ourKorean hosts. You can find moreinformation on how wecharacterize USFK and ourStrategic CommunicationsMessages under the Hot TopicsButton on the right-hand side ofthe USFK website at http://www.usfk.mil/.

The ROK-US Alliance is strongand enduring. It has ensuredsecurity, stability and economicprosperity in this land for over 53years. It is vitally important thatwe remain vigilant at this criticaltime in history. Everyone shouldbe proud to spread the messagethat “We Go Together!”

Area 1Wrongful Possession of Controlled

Substance, Wrongful Use of ControlledSubstance — Subject 1, Subject 2 andSubject 3 submitted urine samples whichtested positive for amphetamines duringa random drug screening conducted bythe unit commander. On July 22, Subject1 and Subject 2 were interviewed underrights advisement and admitted toconsuming unknown pills. On July 22,Subject 3 was interviewed under rightsadvisement and denied consuming anydrugs. Investigation continues.Area 2

Wrongful Damaging of PrivateProperty — Subject 1 wrongfullydamaged Victim 1’s van by jumping fromthe balcony of Friends Club, Itaewon,Seoul, onto the van, while it wasparked, secured, and unattended.Damage to Victim 1’s vehicle consistedof a dent on the roof. Subject 1 wastransported to the Yongsan PMO wherehe was administered a DD Form 1920.Due to Subject 1’s suspected level ofintoxication, he was not advised of hislegal rights and was released to his unit.At 3:30 p.m., July 30, Subject 1 returnedto the PMO where he was advised ofhis legal rights, which he waived,rendering a written sworn statementdenying the offense. Investigationcontinues by KNP.Area 3

Underage Drinking — Subject 1 wasobserved highly intoxicated and passedout in the vicinity of Bldg. 701, CampHumphreys. Subject 1 was found to beunder the legal age to consume alcoholicbeverages, administered a DD Form1920, and transported to the urgent carearea for observation and a commanddirected LBAT (results pending). Subject1 was not advised of her legal rights dueto her suspected level of intoxication.Subject 1 was further processed andreleased to her unit. At 2 p.m., Subject1 was advised of her legal rights, whichshe invoked, refusing to say anything.Investigation continues by MPI.

into this category.The headlines and evening news

reports are filled with stories of lostcomputers containing valuable andsensitive data that could compromisethe identity and safety of thousands ofpeople. This is unfortunately true ofmilitary computer equipment as well.There appears to be two main causesfor the loss of valuable computer

hardware by government personneland contractors: carelessness andmisplaced entrepreneurial spirit.

Carelessness is a humancharacteristic. Few of us have notleft our wallet, car keys or briefcasesomewhere when we were in ahurry or distracted. Usually we can

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USA Basketball ScheduleThe USA Basketball Men’s NationalTeam, led by Duke University headcoach Mike Krzyzewski, is scheduledto visit Seoul as participants in theWorld Basketball Challenge 2006, andwill sponsor “Hoops for Troops”during their time in the Republic ofKorea, today through Wednesday.The U.S. team will play two exhibitiongames, at 4 p.m., Sunday, and at 3 p.m.,Tuesday. The players have purchased1,000 tickets for each of their games,donating them for active-dutyservicemembers stationed here.Information on ticket distribution isavailable through servicememberchains of command.The team will conduct practice, opento ID cardholders, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30p.m., Monday at Yongsan Garrison’sCollier Field House, and again from10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday atCarey Field House, Camp Casey.

Food Service BallEighth U. S. Army/IMA KORO FoodService cordially invites everyone toattend Korea’s First Annual FoodService Ball beginning at 6 p.m., Sept.16, at the Dragon Hill Lodge’s NaijaBallroom on Yongsan Garrison.Dress is Dress Mess, Dress BlueUniform, or Class A dress uniform (withbow tie and white shirt) for military; andformal attire for civilians. Forinformation, call Warrant Office LenaTull or Master Sgt. Cory Watson at 723-4987 or 730-2867.

School OrientationSeoul American Elementary School willconduct two Parents Orientationsessions to introduce the new principaland assistant principal. Theorientations will be held at 10 a.m. and3 p.m. Wednesday at the SAEScafeteria.

Area IV Military RetireeCouncil Meeting Set

The Area IV Military Retiree Councilmeets 11 a.m. Saturday in the Area IVSupport Activity Conference Room,Bldg. 1211, on Camp Henry. All Area IVmilitary retirees and their spouses orwidows are invited. Guest speaker isSgt. Maj. (Ret.) Steve Davis, aDepartment of the Army Retiree Councilmember and chief of Area IV Directorateof Human Resources. For moreinformation, contact Wilfred J. PlumleyJr. at 768-8969.

Submitting to TMCWSend Letters to the Editor, guestcommentaries, story submissions andother items for inclusion in TheMorning Calm Weekly to: [email protected] all submitted items include atleast one point of contact name andtelephone number.All submissions are subject to editingto meet Department of the Armystandards. For information, call 738-3355.

Air Force personnel pitch in tobuild homes for less fortunateCadet 2nd Class Ruben A. RuizPerezU.S. Air Force Academy

Air Force Staff Sgt. Venus Applebury, 8thOperations Support Squadron, Kunsan Airbase, takes her turn hammering nails andfastening board to the roof during the homebuild.

STAFF SGT. NATHAN GALLAHAN

Force Protection officials issue advisoryForce Protection officials issue advisoryForce Protection officials issue advisoryForce Protection officials issue advisoryForce Protection officials issue advisory

GUNSAN — Air Force volunteersfrom Kunsan Air Base and Osan Air Basejoined Habitat for Humanity’s “BlitzBuild” this week in Gunsan City.

Blitz Build is the Gunsan Habitat forHumanity affiliate’s project to constructtwo apartment complexes with eightunits. These homes will go to pre-selected underprivileged families.

According to Gunsan city councilofficials, Habitat for Humanity KoreaGunsan Affiliate started in 2001 with theJimmy Carter Work Project and hassince built six buildings for a total of 24housing units in Sanbuk Dong. In 2003Wolf Pack members also helped buildtwo duplexes that now house eightdifferent families.

During this year’s Blitz Build period,officials are expecting about 200volunteers daily for a total of 1,200volunteers to work under severe weatherconditions for the completion of thesehouses.

Habitat for Humanity hopes WolfPack members continue working withKorean locals and Republic of Korea AirForce members to help finish the projectby the end of September. During BlitzBuild, 10 to 15 Wolf Pack membersvolunteered each day.

Staff Sergeant Venus Applebury, from8th Operations Support Squadron, is asix-year veteran with Habitat forHumanity projects in communities near

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. andin Colorado Springs, Colo.

“I like to help my community andsee the end results; it’s fun,” she said. “It’s good for the rapport and interactionwith the South Koreans. You gain acultural awareness of the people. Theywork really hard. Their only differenceis the language and culture.”

Another Habitat for Humanityveteran, Capt. Chris Lovett, also from

the 8th OSS, likes to volunteer to makethings better. ”To me it is an opportunityto help out other people, while at thesame time learning things aboutmyself. It’s basically a win-winsituation for us and the Korean people.”

The project also allowed Wolf Packmembers an opportunity to get to knowtheir Korean counterparts during theirbreaks.

“It’s good to interact like this in thecommunity, to show them that we arehere to help,” said Staff Sergeant JasonDowning from the 8th MaintenanceSquadron ammo flight.

During a ceremony in Gunsan’s CityHall Monday, Chang Jae-sik, city vicemayor, thanked the volunteers for theirservice. “This ceremony is for thevolunteers, putting their genuine serviceand utmost efforts in building a lovinghome for families in need for adequateshelter, working restlessly in spite of ...unbearable heat,” he said.

Ahn E-sil, Blitz Build Chairman, askedfor the volunteers to take care ofthemselves as “the scheduled move indate is Sept. 23 and we continuouslyneed loving hands of volunteers evenafter the Blitz Build period.”

After civil officials spoke, the podiumwas briefly turned over to wingleadership. “It is an honor to worktogether with this community and wewill continue to do so,” said Col. PrestonThompson during the ceremony. “Habitat for Humanity is a work of love,a work of love which we are proud tobe a part of.”

Several large-scale gatherings areexpected around the peninsula from nowuntil Tuesday. The events listed areincluded for awareness. Moreinformation and details will be providedas they become available.

In keeping with existing forceprotection guidance, U.S. Forces Koreapersonnel are reminded to avoid largecivil gatherings and interaction withprotestors. Department of Defensecivilian employees, invited contractorsand technical representatives and allfamily members are also encouraged to

USFK Public Affairs follow the guidance in this ForceProtection Notice.

The expected gatherings are:Today: Seoul• 1 p.m., ceremony of proclamation

on unification, anti-U.S. and anti-war(march)

• 7 p.m., anti-U.S. cultural festival(location unknown, possiblyGwanghwamun)

Saturday: Seoul / Pyeongtaek• 10 a.m., anti-U.S. civil gathering in

front of Pyeongtaek Train Station andPrison

• March toward Daechu-Ri for 7 p.m.

candlelight cultural festivalSunday: Seoul / Uijeongbu• 2 p.m., civil gathering in front of

2nd Infantry Division (Camp RedCloud)

• 6 p.m., unification festival (YonseiUniversity)

Monday: Seoul• 2 p.m., civil gathering in front of

Yongsan Garrison or U.S. EmbassyTuesday: Seoul• 10 a.m., anti-Japan civil gathering• 3 p.m., Unification Celebration

(march from Daehakro to Kyobo Park,30,000 pers.)

Korean Government offers amnesty for illegal aliensThe Korean Government has announced an amnesty

program for illegal aliens who wish to depart Korea, butpreviously couldn’t, due to excessive fines.

The program currently ends on Aug. 31.Illegal alien spouses who are married to U. S. Soldiers

may stay, but to do so they must pay the applicable fineor face deportation if found.

If they can not afford to pay the fine, officials say itmay be a good time for those spouses who are awaitingU.S. Visas to return home to await confirmation and

receipt of their visa through their country’s U.S. Embassyand avoid the huge fines they may have accrued.

Illegal aliens who choose to stay in Korea, if caught,face fines of up to W20,000,000

For more information, contact the UijeongbuImmigration Office at 031-828-9410-9411 or the SeoulImmigration Office at 031-478-5043 or any ArmyCommunity Services office.

Should deadline be extended, updated information willbe distributed.

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organizational level of the Armyorganization. He also has served acombat tour in Operation IraqiFreedom.

Before relinquishing thenoncommissioned officer’s sword toAsh, Strickland was presented twoawards. Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald,IMA director, and retired Maj. Gen.Anders B. Aadland, the first IMAdirector, presented her the IMA StalwartAward. The Stalwart Award recognizescommitment to the IMA mission. Lt.Gen. Michael D. Rochelle presentedStrickland the Maj. Gen. Horatio GatesMedal. The medal is the highest awardauthorized by the Adjutant General’sCorps Regimental Association. Rochelleis the previous IMA director.

Macdonald praised theaccomplishments of Strickland at thechange of responsibility ceremony.

“She focused on being the eyes andears of IMA, and most important, thevoice of the Soldier. From the fledglingdays of IMA to present day, she has

indeed served the bests interests of theSoldier and their families,” Macdonaldsaid.

She recalled being asked early on whata command sergeant major would do ina mostly civilian agency. “Aha, ‘firsttest,’ I thought, and I said, ‘well, thisagency was created to make life betterfor Soldiers and their families, and whoelse but a command sergeant majorshould help set the course for that?’”

Strickland said she proceeded todefine the IMA command sergeantmajor job in terms of being the Soldiers’representative with the IMA decisionmakers.

Macdonald also noted the extensiveexperience Ash brings to theorganization. He said Ash brings to IMA“not only a wealth of installationmanagement experience as a formergarrison and region command sergeantmajor, but also as a brigade combat teamcommand sergeant major in Iraq whoknows exactly what Soldiers need tofight this war we are in.”

just go back and reclaim them.Sometimes they’re lost for good andthat leads to a difficult, time-consuming process to recreate thoselost items, a lesson that’s not likely tobe forgotten very soon.

However, the more valuable anobject is the more closely one usuallyguards it. It may come as a surprisethat computers and memory devicesare often lost or stolen due toirresponsibility. Some are even soldillegally by the very people to whomthese assets were entrusted. Whatmakes it more surprising is that manyof these devices contain informationthat could put Soldiers in danger.

Computers and related equipmentare obviously prime targets forthieves. Often they are simply afterthe equipment itself and are not awareof the value of the data on the harddrive. The growing trend in identitytheft and the ease of acquiringremovable memory and hard drivesthrough commercial resell servicessuch as eBay® is quicklycompounding the risks to thesedevices from casual thieves anddedicated criminals. Casual thievessimply resell it without regard for thedata on the devices. Professionalcriminals and intelligenceorganizations pay far more than thephysical value of the drives in agamble to obtain the sensitive datathat is retrievable from these devices.It is a financial windfall for both, atyour expense.

A few common sense precautionscan prevent the loss or theft ofequipment and valuable data. Ensurethat all mobile computing equipmentis stored securely as possible whennot in your personal possession. Useall available protection options forcomputer and network access. Keepcomputers and memory devices

under close watch when in yourpersonal possession, especially whentraveling. Theft of computerequipment is often an opportunisticcrime – even a few moments of notpaying attention can lead to lostmachines, data and careers.

While responsibility for valuableequipment and sensitive data is takenseriously by the vast majority ofmilitary personnel, there are far toomany cases of computers andmemory units found for sale in foreignmarkets.

Some unscrupulous andopportunistic individuals seem to thinkthat profit from the illegal sale oftaxpayer-funded equipment is moreimportant than the potential risk toAmerican Soldiers, sailors, airmen andMarines. These individuals will stealcomputer assets regardless of thevalue of the information, software ornetwork portals they contain.

America was built onentrepreneurial spirit. Yet, all militaryand civilian personnel and contractorsshould realize that the availability ofequipment on the open marketincreases the chances of our enemiesobtaining valuable intel on how to getpast safeguards and gain access tosensitive information.

There are too many threats tomilitary personnel and their familieswithout giving the enemy extraopportunities for the sake of a fewbucks.

All personnel that are aware ofgovernment computer assets beingwaylaid for foreign marketplaces needto take whatever steps necessary tostop this practice. It’s not a free -market opportunity. It is putting lives,perhaps even your own, at risk.

Beemer works for the ArmyInformation Assurance andCompliance Office.

Aug. 11, 2006

PHOTOS BY MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON

CRC tests responder’s skillsBy Margaret Banish-DonaldsonArea I Public Affairs

Firemen, donned in blue chemical suits, evaluatesuspicious substances discovered outside a parked vanbefore medical team personnel are allowed on the site.

Firemen carry a buddy with a simulated injury out of acontaminated zone during recent anti-terrorism and forceprotection training at Camp Red Cloud.

Medical personnel load simulated injury victims on to theambulance to transport them to the Camp Red Cloud troopmedical clinic.

During decontamination, team members rinse down their protective suits. In a real situation, the suits andclothing would be thrown away.

CAMP RED CLOUD – A simulated chemical anddirty bomb explosion occurred at 9 a.m. Aug. 4 onthe street adjacent to the Camp Red Cloud Area Ibarracks, Bldg. 322. The anti-terrorism and forceprotection exercise was designed to test all of Area 1and 2nd Infantry Division defense and emergencyrespondents – including firefighters, law enforcementand paramedics – as if there was a real terrorist attack.

Seven Soldiersacted as victims of themock Camp RedCloud attack. Roleplayers dressed for thepart with realisticwounds and genuinewailing.

“Every Soldierneeds to be trained inanti-terrorism defense and response techniques,” saidCary Biggart, force protection management specialistfor the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilizationand Security. “An alert person can be the differencebetween an attack failing or succeeding. The traininggives a person the ability to assess situations quicklyand make better decisions.”

Area I’s first responders were put to the test.The attack scenario was designed for realism, but

did not pose any actual threat and caused minimalinconvenience to personnel and facilities’ operations.This drill is part of the ongoing training exercises tokeep the CRC emergency responders trained torespond to terrorist incidents.

First on the scene at the incident was the CRC firedepartment unit who deployed with its key pieces ofequipment to analyze chemical and biological agentsbefore allowing the medical personnel to rescue thevictims. Their mission includes collecting andidentifying unknown materials that could kill police,emergency medical response teams and other earlyresponse personnel.

“With each mission, we take away importantlessons learned and apply them to our training so we

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can become even better at what we do,” said Area IFire Chief John Cook. “There are still some issues towork out, but that’s why we have these exercises.”

The truth is that terrorists will try to strikeanywhere they can, so every Soldier must be vigilant,whether they are stateside or overseas, Biggart said.

“If people don’t conduct regular risk assessmentsand training, a vulnerability will be exploited sooneror later,” Biggart said. “We develop and write plansthat when trained and exercised will greatly increase

base security. This isa way to keepsharpening theirskills.”

Simulations simplydraw out a range ofchoices and providesome perspective, hesaid. That’s what it’sall about at the end ofthe exercise.

Prevention of terrorism is the number one priority.“After the exercise, a detailed assessment of what

went right or wrong is conducted,” Biggart said, “Theresults are helpful in pinpointing weaknesses in ourresponse plans, training and systems.”

Most of the Area I planning team will take a coupleweeks off and catch their breath, but then they said it’sback to the drawing board to plan for the next anti-terrorism exercise, which will take place in September.

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During decontamination, one victim runs through therinse machine. No chemicals are used to rinse, only water.

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Register to VoteInformation on registering to vote in anoverseas area for U.S. primary electionscan be found at: http://www.fvap.gov orhttps://www.hrc.army.mil/site/Active/TAGD/pssd/psb/votingindex.htm

Holiday PhotosThe holidays may still be a few monthsaway, but Morale, Welfare andRecreation and U.S. Airline Alliance haveteamed up to make it just a little betterfor two people stationed throughout theKorean peninsula by sponsoring tworound-trip tickets to the U.S., just in timefor their holiday photo.MWR organizes the program annuallyto show their appreciation to Soldiersand civilians stationed in Korea. Thecontest is open to all military ID cardholders stationed in Korea. Entry formsmust be received in the Korea RegionMWR office (Yongsan Bldg. 1560) nolater than 5 p.m. Oct. 12. Winners will beannounced on AFN. Entry forms may befound in any MWR facility, your localnewspapers, and on the MWR websiteat http://mwr.korea.army.mil under“Promotions.” For more information, call723-3730.

National ImmunizationAwareness Month

Each year, this commemorative monthincreases awareness aboutimmunizations across the life span, asparents and children prepare for thereturn to school and the medicalcommunity begins preparations for theupcoming flu season. Immunize againstdiseases that cause suffering and, insome cases, permanent disability ordeath. Vaccines allow a person to beprotected from the disease withoutexperiencing the serious adverse effectsof that illness. Influenza is a viralinfection of the respiratory tract thatcauses coughing, breathing difficulty,fever, headache, muscle aches andweakness. The virus is spread fromperson to person by inhaling infecteddroplets from the air. The single best wayto prevent the flu is to get vaccinatedeach fall. The flu virus usually occursfrom about November until April.Typically, activity is very low untilDecember, and peak activity most oftenoccurs between January and March. Fluvaccine should be administered betweenSeptember and mid-November. For moreinformation, contact the Area I HealthPromotion Coordinator at 730-3542.

Red Cross In Need OfVolunteers

Red Cross is in need of volunteers toteach health and safety classes, toprovide general administrative support,to work in the Troop Medical Clinic andto provide leadership. If you are able tohelp and give your time, please contactSandy Chambers at 730-3184 to schedulea time for orientation to Red Cross.

Chili Cook-off ContestA Chili Cook-off contest will be held byMWR at Camp Hovey Hobson CAC at11 a.m. Saturday.

By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

KKKKKorean employeesorean employeesorean employeesorean employeesorean employeesget EEO trainingget EEO trainingget EEO trainingget EEO trainingget EEO training

CAMP RED CLOUD—For the firsttime in the history of the U.S.-SouthKorea alliance, Korean nationalemployees of U.S Forces Korea willhave equal employment opportunityrights.

For three days, 18 Korean employeevolunteers received equal rights traininghere.

“This is an experiment we aretrying,” said Col. Forrest Newton,commander of Area I. “This issomething new and people do notunderstand what is going on here andwhat we are doing. They don’tunderstand what you are doing; theydon’t understand why we are doingthis. The union was very concernedabout this group. They wereconcerned that we were establishing agroup of people that were going tocompete with the union. That’s notwhat you are here for.”

There have been incidents ofdiscrimination and abuse among theKorean employees, and now Newtonwants eyes and ears on the situation.

“You are here as an advocacyprogramming,” Newton said. “You arehere to make sure everyone is treatedfairly. You have my authority. I amgoing to delegate to you part of myauthority as a commander to make sureeveryone is treated fairly. You represent

me directly. If there is an abuse yousee, you are acting just as if I haveseen it.”

Any reports of discrimination shouldbe reported to Vivian George, EqualEmployment Office director of Area I.She reports it to Newton. If a personcan’t get her, they have Newton’spermission to call him directly.

There have been complaints thatKorean employees have had their jobsthreatened, been sexually harassed,physically abused or verbally abused.

“We are going to train you on thedifferent techniques and proceduresyou can use to report and help peoplethrough the process of filingcomplaints,” Newton said. “You aregoing to find yourself in a positionwhere many people are going to cometo you and they are going to reportthings. It is not your job to worryabout it. It is your job to report it. Letme decide what to do about it.”

No one should be uncomfortable attheir workplace, explained Newton.They should be proud to come to work.and they should be left alone to do theirjobs. That is what we hire people for,to do their jobs.

“If employees are upset becausethey are being mistreated, it is bad forthe organization,” Newton said. “It’slike a cancer, because that person,when he or she is adversely affected,whether we all admit it or not, it affects

everyone else.”Posters will be put up at all the Area

I camps with pictures of the volunteerswho will be taking the complaints toEEO.

“We will put up these posters withyour photos on them so that everyonewill know who to see about EEOcomplaints,” Newton said. “What itwill say is: If you have a problem, ifyou have an EEO complaint, please callone of these people. These signs willbe in Korean and English.”

You are going to be my eyes andears, Newton said. I want everyone totreat each other just as they would treatme.

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Col. Forrest Newton, commander of Area I,speaks to Korean employees during the EEOtraining Aug. 1.

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C a m p C a s e y h o l d s t o w n h a l l m e e t i n gC a m p C a s e y h o l d s t o w n h a l l m e e t i n gC a m p C a s e y h o l d s t o w n h a l l m e e t i n gC a m p C a s e y h o l d s t o w n h a l l m e e t i n gC a m p C a s e y h o l d s t o w n h a l l m e e t i n gCAMP CASEY—The second town hall meeting here was held Aug. 4 in

the Hanson Field House and broadcast live on Armed Forces Radio Network.Present were representatives of the Army, and Air Force Exchange Service,Commissary, Army Community Services, Morale, Welfare and Recreation,Program Management Office, Fire Department, Directorate of Plans, Trainingand Mobilization and Security, Department of Public Works, Directorate ofLogistics, Red Cross, United Services Organization and Troop Medical Clinic.The questions were directed from the floor of the hall as well as call-inquestions from Soldiers listening to AFN.

Many questions early on in the meeting were directed to AAFES regardingclothing for female Soldiers available in sizes that would fit American women.The answer was similar to the answers Soldiers received four months ago ina Soldiers Committee meeting with AAFES directors: we are looking into thematter and will solve the situation as soon as possible.

Other questions for AAFES regarded the taxi service.“Why couldn’t we have one taxi fee for destinations on post and metered

fees when going to destinations off post,” a Soldier asked.Changing the rates and how taxi fares are charged at this time would be

impossible because of the new contract AAFES has just signed with the taxiservice, AAFES explained.

Although most questions were directed to AAFES, some concerns weredirected to the representative of MWR.

“Sir, since Soldiers work most of the day, could we get later hours for theHansen swimming pool,” one Soldier asked. The answer was to take theadvice of Soldiers about how late the pool should stay open. The request bythe Soldier was that the pool should stay open until dark on weekdays so thatSoldiers could take advantage of it.


Civilians and Soldiers were invited to askquestions of the 15 leaders on stage atthe second Camp Casey town hall meetingAug. 4.

JIM CUNNINGHAM

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Renee AmooreRenee AmooreRenee AmooreRenee AmooreRenee Amoorespeaks at Hoveyspeaks at Hoveyspeaks at Hoveyspeaks at Hoveyspeaks at HoveyBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Renee Amoore speaks at Camp Hovey’s Women’s Equality Month celebration Aug. 4.

CAMP HOVEY—Women’s EqualityMonth began with pomp and ceremonyhere Aug. 4, with a presentation fromRenee Amoore, president and chiefexecutive officer of the Amoore Group.

“I was invited by Chaplain (Capt.)Marcella Barnett, lst Brigade, SpecialTroops Battalion, to come here and talkabout Women’s Equality Month,”Amoore said. “I am all excited aboutthat because I enjoy going around theworld talking about women’s equality,how to enhance it and women’s needs.”

Amoore’s speaking style is one of aninspirational and motivational variety.Only the content is one of equality forall, men and women of all races.

“To really instill into women it is realimportant to be who you are, what youwant to be, do the things you want todo and accomplish those visions andthose dreams; that is definitely a part ofwho I am and what I am about,”Amoore said.

Amoore always begins hermotivational talks with the women’ssuffrage movement and the right tovote.

“We educate women about howimportant it is for them to vote,”Amoore said. “Just look at the folks whowent before us, and really fought hardfor the right to vote.”

History is very important to Amoore,plus teaching women today what theirrights are.

“I was not taught history the way Ineeded to be as far as I am concerned;it took me a lot of study to understandit, so I am on a mission to make surewomen understand where we were,where we came from, how we got thisfar and where we need to go,” Amooresaid.

Women need to look at their goalsand objectives; who they are and what

they are about, where they are, andwhere they want to go, she said.

Amoore considers herself a mentorbecause of her experience with businessand people skills.

“Some people need to learn tomentor to women in particular and tomen as well,” Amoore said. “I chose tomentor to women because my mothermentored to me. Some folks may nothave that opportunity, so I am blessedto be able to give folks that opportunity.”

Since Joan of Arc, women have beengoing through one kind of suffrage oranother and will continue to go throughit if they don’t work together, networkand spread the word. If women don’tdo these things then they will neverlearn.

The results of Amoore’s “JohnnyAppleseed” style of mentorship aremany.

“We have seen women come fromwelfare, be able to hold a job, providefor their families and for themselves,”Amoore said. “We have seen womencome out of prison, be able tounderstand who they are better thanbefore. They don’t have to be on drugsand become thieves; they don’t have tobe beaten by someone to feel good aboutwho they are. We have seen a lot ofprogress, but it is slow. If you helpsomeone, that person can help another.”

She says the experiences men havein similar equality struggles are differentthan for women.

“Women tend to carry a lot of‘baggage,’” Amoore said. “We have todeal with our children, we want to beeverything to everyone; that is what wewere taught by our parents or ourforefathers; that we need to take careof everybody and we never take careof ourselves. The difference is menunderstand they need to take care ofthemselves because they are taught theyhave to take care of their family.

“Women have the idea they have totake care of everything and everybodyfirst, instead of putting themselves first.We need to put ourselves first. If wewomen are not healthy, we cannot helpanyone else. That is the big difference.”

She finds her finest hours as many.“I have a lot of finest hours,” Amoore

said. “Being the first African-Americanto speak at the Republican National

Convention in Philadelphia, Pa. and NewYork City is an honor, and being the firstAfrican-American to be on the schoolboard in Pennsylvania is an honor too.

“The best is having my family.That’s real important because yourfamily gives you support that is greatlyneeded. Having my family and beingable to provide for them is my finestand most important hour.”

CRC BOSS earns large paydayBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD—Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiershere earned more than $6,000 by sponsoring a golf championship at Sung Nam GolfCourse in Seoul.

“You are presented a check for more than $6,000,” said Sgt. Maj. Ricardo Soto-Acevedo, CRC Garrison sergeant major. “The money is already in the account.”

The money was made by sponsoring their first large event, the BOSS golfchampionship July 29.

“You all have a critical part in all of this,” Soto-Acevedo said. “Now you know howto raise money and put on events of a substantial nature.”

Most of the Soldiers in BOSS understand that they must have money to makemoney.

“This is your seed money,” Soto-Acevedo said. “How well you take care of the fieldafter planting this seed money will determine how much you will reap. Use it wisely.”

“We will have an opportunity to provide more to the Soldiers now, and basically wewill have more opportunities to provide something of quality to the Soldiers so we cannow bring money back into the BOSS program,” said Sgt. Anthony Banks, CRC BOSSpresident.

JIM CUNNINGHAM

BOSS sponsored a golf tournament July 29 that made more than $6,000. The money will beused to sponsor more high quality events for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers at CampRed Cloud.”How well you plant the field with this money will determine what you will reap forthe Soldier,” said Sgt. Maj. Ricardo Soto-Acevedo, CRC Garrison Sgt. Maj. “Use itwisely.””You have got to think like businessmen,” said Lt. Col. William Huber, CRC garrisoncommander. “You can nickel and dime things, but that will only slow down your profit,” hesaid.

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By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON —The Area II SummerReading Program came to its closing chapter Aug.1 as the U.S. Forces Korea commander read a bookto about 100 Yongsan children. The meeting wasthe final event of the annual six-week program.

Gen. B.B. Bell waded knee-deep in a room fullof excited children to read a story and talk withkids about the wonders of reading.

For the past six weeks, 250 Area II childrenparticipated in the summer reading program byattending weekly public readings.

Thirty-nine children turned in lists of books theyread during the program. The 39 children receivedprizes, but five young readers set the standard byreading the most books.

Kelsey Arneson, 8, read 139 booksSarah Ha, 8, read 96 booksKimberly Coss, 5, read 78 booksEmma Lee, 5, read 59 booksEmilee Warmath, 5, read 57 books

“This year we emphasized the number of booksthe children read to encourage more reading,” saidKim Im-soon, Area II libraries director.

“I want my kids to enjoy reading,” said TishCampbell.

Campbell said her two children are avid readerswho like the challenge of longer books.

Campbell’s daughter Camille, 11, read six booksduring the program.

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DAVID MCNALLY

U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.B. Bell reads a story toabout 100 children Aug. 1 at the Yongsan Library.

Area II officials tourROKA installation

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II SupportActivity officials visited the Republic of KoreaArmy’s 218th Regiment July 31 as part of a militaryoutreach program.

The 218th and Area II Support Activity have amutual defense agreement in case of war.

“The purpose of this visit is to get friendly withthe people you work with,” said An Chang-sin, AreaII community relations officer.

When Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephensand his staff arrived, 218th Commander Col. ParkYoung-ho gave the group a short tour of the ROKAinstallation.

“It is essential that the ROKA and U.S. Armyunderstand and cooperate with each other so therelationship of the two countries can go on forever,”Park said. “I hope this visit can strengthen ourfriendship.”

Later, Area II officials had a mission overviewbriefing and a short tea time for the twocommanders.

“Besides the Good Neighbor Program, the U.S.Army strongly believes friendship between the twomilitaries is important,” An said. “This was a partof that effort to keep the ROKA and the U.S. Armyalliance close.”

Visits like these occur every time one of thecommanders changes. The meeting ended with afriendship lunch.

By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

Area II Soldiers aim forArea II Soldiers aim forArea II Soldiers aim forArea II Soldiers aim forArea II Soldiers aim formarksmanship skillsmarksmanship skillsmarksmanship skillsmarksmanship skillsmarksmanship skills

Area II Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Pvt. Han Hyun-hee prepares to fire his M-16A2.PHOTOS BY CPL. LEE YANG-WON

Cpl. Na Yong-ho (left) and Republic of Korea staff Pvt. ParkKyung-tai look over a target at Reynolds Range.

Reynolds Range, south of Seoul,is home to an M-16 range.

REYNOLDS RANGE — Twenty-eight Area II Support Activity Soldierstook their M-16A2 rifles to ReynoldsRange Aug. 2 to qualify duringmarksmanship training.

Most of the shooters were new AreaII Korean Augmentationto the U.S. ArmySoldiers. For many, itwas their first trip to therange since basictraining.

“The training is important because ithelps accomplish your mission,” saidStaff Sgt. Stancey Mitchell, Directorateof Human Resources noncommissionedofficer in charge. “For the new KATUSAs,you have to make them get familiar withthe weapon and zero it.”

Mitchell was a range safety staff

By Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

member during the training.“I especially had difficulty aiming

at the target in the unsupported proneposition,” said Pfc. Kim Sang-eui,Republic of Korea Army staff. “Theweather made it hard for us toconcentrate on our targets.”

With torrid weather conditions, Kimsaid adapting to heat was a factor forqualifying.

“I was sweating so severely, I had ahard time seeing,” Kim said.

At the end ofthe day, Kim saidhe was happy hewas able to followthrough and

qualify. “Everyone is learning from each

other,” Mitchell added. “The KATUSAsand U.S. Soldiers interact with eachother very well.”

As the troops returned to YongsanGarrison, Mitchell said they had reasonto be happy: they all qualified.

New KATUSA troopershit range, test abilities

“Everyone is learningfrom each other.”

—Staff Sgt. Stancey Mitchell


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Touch of SturgisArea II will host a “A Touch ofSturgis” Noon - 4 p.m. Saturday atthe Yongsan Bowling Center. MWRwill provide some refreshments andgiveaways and the YongsanMotorcycle Club will have more than25 motorcycles on display. The groupwill also have booths to promotemotorcycle safety.

Tropikiimba MusicCome and enjoy the music ofTropikiimba—a 10-member band thatplays Afro-Cuban, Salsa, Vallenato,Bachata, Merengue, Calypso, Soca,Zouk, Hi-Life, Soukous (Afro-pop),and Kalinda. The show starts 7 p.m.Saturday at the Main Post ClubUnderground. For information, call738-4058.

Computer ClubThe Seoul Computer Club will meet 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Seoul USO atCamp Kim.

Hoops for TroopsSee the U.S.A. Dream Team in a freebasketball exhibition 10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. Monday at Collier Field House.

Free Barbecue, ShowCome out to see a dynamic show ofmusic in motion 4 p.m. Aug. 19 at CollierSoccer Field. A free USO-providedbarbecue starts at 3 p.m. Forinformation, visit http://spiritofamericaband.org.

Newcomers OrientationLearn about the community, Koreanculture and visit Seoul locations withthe Area II Newcomers OrientationAug. 21-23. Limited child care isavailable. Register by visiting ArmyCommunity Service Bldg. 4106, Room205, or call 738-7505.

Seoul USOHabitat for Humanity: The USO will

sponsor 35 servicemembers interestedin building a home for the Cheonancommunity Sept. 23. Call forapplications forms, or visit http://www.uso.org/korea.

A new USO program, “UnitedThrough Reading,” will allowservicemembers to keep in touch withhome by videotaping book reading fora son, daughter, nephew, niece, brotheror sister.For information, call CharlotteHuntsman at 724-7781.

Welcome MeetingThe American Forces’ Spouses’ Club isseeking various organizations to provideinformation at a Welcome and ActivitiesSign-up Aug. 31. For more information,please contact Bobbi Ann Spanard [email protected].

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

YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 100 communitymembers paid homage to Women’s Equality Day Aug. 1at the Dragon Hill Lodge Naija Ballroom.

United States Army Troop Command sponsored theceremony to recognize the 86th anniversary of the 19thamendment’s ratification to the U.S. constitution.

The 19th Amendment entitles women the right to vote.“Our focus is well placed today, because the right to

vote is one of the greatest responsibilities,” said LindaGalimore, 8th U.S. Army Equal Employment Opportunitydirector. “It’s one of the most powerful equalizers wehave in our country.”

Galimore stressed other basic but significant rightswomen had gained. She said the right women have tohigher education, to speak in public without persecutionand to buy, own and sell property, are things that are takenfor granted today.

United States Coast Guard Civil Rights Director TerriDickerson addressed the crowd as the guest speaker.

“When people are in a situation, they need someone tocount on and they don’t care what gender they are,”Dickerson said. “Over the years, women have proven inthe military and different industries that they can becounted on.”

Dickerson also pointed out some factors women shouldbe aware of during their careers.

“Prepare yourself for a high standard and always strivefor excellence,” she said. “Never eliminate yourself beforean opportunity and resist temptations to give in.”

She said she appreciated the dedication servicemembers

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Area II observes Women’s Equality Day

United States Coast Guard Civil Rights DirectorTerri Dickersonaddresses a Area II Women’s Equality Day luncheon Aug. 1.

‘Spirit of America’ tovisit Yongsan GarrisonBy Pvt. Kim Sang-wookArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Aunique musical show will visit the AreaII community Aug. 18-19 at CollierField House and soccer field.

The Spirit of America marching bandhas more than 120 members.

The group is touring the Republic ofKorea through Aug. 21, and iscompeting today in the WorldAssociation of Marching Show BandsChampionships at Jeju Island.

The band will premiere “A Quest forHonor: The Wind Opera” at Koreantheaters and concerts halls.

The Wind Opera is a newperformance medium. The three-actinstrumental opera is a stage show with115 actors, ages 8 to 64. Band memberswill present a mythical story, “A Questfor Honor,” in a musical presentationblending instruments, dance, costumes,lights and sets.

The band will present the Wind Operato the U.S. Military community 6 p.m.Aug. 18 at Collier Field House.

The Seoul USO will provide a freebarbecue 3 p.m. Aug. 19 at CollierSoccer Field followed by the Spirit ofAmerica field show at 4 p.m.

The field show shares “passion for

Above: More than 100 communitymembers observe the event.Left: 8th U.S. Army First LadyDiane Valcourt introduces theguest speaker.

PHOTOS BY CPL. LEE YANG-WON

Coast Guard civil rights directoraddresses Yongsan luncheon

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music and marching to the world,”according to the band’s Web site.

The Spirit of America received firstplace in the United States and second inthe world at the World Association ofMarching Show Bands Championshipin Calgary, Canada, in 2000.

For information, call 724-7781.

The Spirit of America will present a “Quest forHonor” 6 p.m. Aug. 18 at Collier Field House.

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Summer heat brings‘Wet Bulb’ warningsArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Assummer hits its stride in Korea,people are feeling the heat.

Area II safety officials are gettingthe word out about summer safety.

“If you are working outside ordoing physical training, find out theWet Bulb index in order to preventany heat injuries from occurring,”said Jeff Hyska, Area II safetyofficer.

The Wet Bulb Globe Temperatureis a system to combine data onshade, air temperature, radiation,humidity, and wind into a single value.

Company B, 168th MedicalBattalion personnel obtain an indexfor Yongsan Garrison by readingthree instruments and multiplyingeach reading by a known factor.

The index is used as a guide tocontrol the degree of outdoorphysical activity Soldiers canperform.

Visit the Area II Web site for achart explaining safe workingconditions during WBGT conditions(http://area2.korea.army.mil).

The WBGT numbers are updatedevery half hour during daylighthours.

For Yongsan Garrison only, thetelephone number is 725-7010.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — The Crenshaw EliteChoir came to town Aug. 3 with music andentertainment for the Yongsan community at a specialSeoul American High School concert.

More than 300 Area II community memberswelcomed the famous group. The 38-member choiris best known as the gospel choir portrayed in themovie “Sister Act 2.” They also took home the goldin the 2002 Busan Choral Olympics.

“The Crenshaw Choir performs for Yongsanwhenever they come to Korea,” said Paul Robinson,Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation director. “Theyhave a strong connection in Korea and the choir helpedheal the Korean and the African-American people whenthere was a riot in L.A.”

“This is my fifth time in Korea and every time wevisit Korea I can’t stop loving Korean people,” saidIris Stevenson, Crenshaw Elite Choir director.Stevenson is the woman who Whoopi Goldbergportrayed in “Sister Act 2.”

Before the Crenshaw Choir performed, theaudience watched non-traditional Korea dancesperformed by a group of Korean-American studentsfrom Seattle.

When the Los Angeles-based choir finally sang,the crowd started to clap and sing along.

“It was my first time knowing about the CrenshawChoir, and watching the harmony was joyful andexcellent,” said audience member Mack Jenkins, Jr.“Hearing the choir sing ‘Amazing Grace’ in Koreanwas very good.”

Crenshaw ChoirCrenshaw ChoirCrenshaw ChoirCrenshaw ChoirCrenshaw Choirsings for Ysings for Ysings for Ysings for Ysings for YongsanongsanongsanongsanongsanBy Pvt. Kim Sang-wookArea II Public Affairs


The Crenshaw Elite Choir performs Aug 3.for the Area II community at Seoul American High School.PHOTOS BY PVT. KIM SANG-WOOK

Above: Area II community members welcome the Los Angeles-based choir to Korea.

Left: Crenshaw Elite Choir Director Iris Stevenson gets thecrowd laughing with her unique style before the choirperformance.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — AreaII Public Works officials plan to cutpower to certain South Post buildingsAug. 19.

The 8-11 a.m. scheduled poweroutage will enable the Dragon HillLodge roof replacement contractor toconnect to Yongsan power.

The hotel complex itself has backuppower and will not be affected by theoutage.

For a a complete list of buildingsaffected by the power outage, visit theArea II Web site (http://area2.korea.army.mil)

The Dragon Hill Lodge roofreplacement project is set to beginTuesday and continue through mid-December.

The road leading to the DHL cul-de-sac will be closed Monday night.The contractor will use that area as astaging area for equipment and cranes.

With one entrance and exit to thehotel complex, there will be a potentialfor long waits as drivers make a leftturn onto 8th Army Drive.

“We always monitor the traffic,”said 1st Lt. Jeremy Prince, ProvostMarshal operations officer. “If we seethings back up, we will help directtraffic.”

“Dragon Hill Lodge has teamed upwith Area II to ensure that highstandards will be observed for safetyand environmental protection

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throughout the project,” said DHLGeneral Manager Jim Thomas in apress release.

The roof repair will cover more than31,000 square feet of tiles on theDragon Tower and POiNT Annex.

Dragon Hill Lodge officialsawarded a $1.3 million 120-day roofreplacement contract to a Koreancompany, Krima Construction.

Thomas said the community shouldplan to use the primary hotel entranceand exit at 8th Army Drive.

“We hope to maximize the guestaccessibility during the construction,”Thomas said. “Regardless, we willalways strive to provide high qualityhotel services.”

There will be three phases duringthe roof replacement project. “Adetailed press release will be issued inadvance prior to each phase,” Thomassaid.

The original Dragon Tower wasbuilt in 1990. The POiNT Annexopened in 1993. The complex's lastmajor construction project was theaddition of the Soldier’s Tower in2000.

“Since its construction in 1990, theDragon Hill Lodge has promised themilitary community an excellent facilitywith high standards and quality for itsguests,” Thomas said.

Thomas pledged to continue theDHL's goal of being a “great hotel forAmerica's total defense force well intothe future.”

“The Dragon Hill Lodge appreciatesthe community's understanding of thisneeded capital improvement,” he said.

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provide to the United States.“You make the world a better place

just by being here and making thesacrifice,” she said. “I felt duty-boundto come and do whatever I could.”

Dickerson has traveled throughoutthe world to Africa, Asia, Canada,Central America, Europe, and SouthAmerica as a speaker and businessrepresentative.

“I thought her speech was veryinspiring,” said Capt. Mattii Minor,U.S. Forces Korea protocol operations

“I enjoy fiction,” she said. “Rightnow, I’m reading the Guardians ofGa’Hoole series.”

Camille said if she had to choosebetween television and reading, shewould choose reading.

“Parents are happy,” Kim said.“The reading program gave childrensomething to do this summer.”

Kim said the program increasedcirculation of books at the library, and

Outage will advance DHLroof replacement project

showed families what services areavailable.

Katie Bell kicked off the SummerReading Program June 30 byvolunteering to read several stories tochildren at the opening event.

Each week, volunteer readers metwith children to cover different storythemes.


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Minor said these kinds ofceremonies validate each person’s joband gives an “extra push” to keeppeople going.

“I think she was the chosen one togive us the motivational speech,” saidSgt. 1st Class Desiree Tomlinson,equal opportunity advisor. “Her havingactual experience made it moreinspirational.”


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Identity theft is a serious crime.Thieves can use your personalinformation to take over your creditaccounts and open new ones. Insevere cases, they can even use yourgood credit to get a job, take out a carloan, or rent an apartment. As we’veseen from a flurry of news reports,thefts and data management issuescontinually expose Americans to therisk of fraudulent and unauthorizeduse of personal information.

For servicemembers and theirfamilies, there are at least two reasonsfor special vigilance.

First, since 1967, the Departmentof Defense has used social securitynumbers rather than military servicenumbers as personal identifiers inmilitary records.

Although servicemembers mayroutinely disclose this information onmilitary forms (forms that generallybear what is known as a “Privacy ActStatement), it is vital that they notfreely or casually disclose thisinformation in other contexts.

The second chink in the armor forservicemembers is the fact thatmilitary service necessitates frequentmoves around the country and aroundthe world. A skilled ID thief might

Protect valuable assets, guard against identity theftBy Capt. James AbeshausYongsan Client Services

victimize a servicemember who isdeployed or who has multipleaddresses, believing that his or herfrauds will not be detected andstopped.

You can’t entirely control whetheryou will become a victim of ID theft,but you can take some specific stepsto minimize your risk.Deter Identity Thieves

You can deter ID thieves by takinga common sense approach tosafeguarding your information. Shreddocuments that show your personalinformation before you discard them.

Don’t give out your personalinformation, unless you know whoyou are dealing with and why theyneed your information. Secure yoursensitive items—a lost or stolenmilitary identification cards is an issuenot only for operational security butalso for your personal security againstfraud.

As a servicemember serving herein Korea, you might also considerplacing an “active duty alert” on yourcredit report. Your credit reportcontains information about you and ahistory of different accounts openedin your name. Having an active dutyalert on your credit report informsanyone who might inspect it—lenders, landlords, employers and

other service providers—that you arein the military and away from yourusual place of duty. Your request willalso halt promotional offers of credit,such as pieces of mail offering younew credit cards, for two years. Youmay request an active duty alert bycontacting one of three nationwideconsumer reporting companies:

Equifax: 1-800-525-6285;www.equifax.com

Experian: 1-888-397-3742;www.experian.com

TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289;www.transunion.com

The company you contact willconvey your request to the other twocompanies, and the alert will remain ineffect for one year or until you requestremoval of the alert.

Perhaps you want to stop unsolicitedcredit card offers and insurance offersfor an even longer period of time. If so,visit optoutprescreen.com, where youwill have the right to opt out for fiveyears or permanently, or until yourequest to opt-in.Detect Identity Theft

You can detect ID theft byroutinely monitoring your financialaccounts and billing statements forsuspicious activity,

Additionally, under federal law, youare entitled to a free copy of your

credit report every year. Periodicallyinspecting your credit report can be animportant tool for catching fraud andcatching it early. Unfortunately, whileyou are outside the United States, youmay find that instant access to yourreport via AnnualCreditReport.com isblocked. This is the only authorized sitefor obtaining a free credit report.

However, you can still request amailed copy of your free report bycalling 877-322-8228 or by mailing an“annual credit report request form.”This form is available at ftc.gov/bcp/conline/include/requestformfinal.pdf. Beaware that should you request a copy ofyour credit report by any other means,you will be charged a fee or enrolled ina subscriber service.Defend Against Identity Theft

If you suspect you are a victim ofidentity theft, take prompt action. Youractions might include placing a fraudalert on your credit report (bycontacting Equifax, TransUnion, orExperian at the phone numbersprovided), closing any accounts indispute, filing a police report, andreporting the theft to the Federal TradeCommission. For information visit theFTC’s informational Web site (ftc.gov/idtheft), visit the Army Web site (id-theft.army.mil) or visit your legalassistance office.

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15The prayers of children make a differenceThe prayers of children make a differenceThe prayers of children make a differenceThe prayers of children make a differenceThe prayers of children make a differenceBy Chaplain (Capt.) Charles LahmonBy Chaplain (Capt.) Charles LahmonBy Chaplain (Capt.) Charles LahmonBy Chaplain (Capt.) Charles LahmonBy Chaplain (Capt.) Charles Lahmon25th Transportation Battalion

The prayers of children make adifference. I was reminded of that truthin the spring of 2004. My wife (Lisa)

and I, and our four children had been vacationingin Ohio with family and were preparing to returnto Fort Hood, Texas. Upon arriving to theColumbus, Ohio International Airport we saw thedreaded word that no one likes to see whentraveling, “Delayed.” Our flight that wasscheduled to leave from Columbus to Dallas FortWorth was delayed by 30 minutes. This meantthat we would miss our connecting flight fromDallas to Killeen, Texas which was the last flightfor the night.

The longer we sat in the airport terminal thesituation got worse. Thirty minutes turned into 35

and 35 into 40. Lisa and I began to talk aboutwhat to do since we would not make our flight.One option was to stay in Columbus, Ohio andtry to catch a flight in the morning. We alsoconsidered flying in late to Dallas and getting amotel in Dallas for the night. A third option wasto rent a car upon arriving to Dallas and drivethree hours back to Fort Hood.

We were discussing the pros and cons of eachoption when my daughter Anna (age 7 at thetime) came up to me and said, “Don’t worrydaddy. I prayed about it and we are going tomake our flight in Dallas.”

Two thoughts ran through my mind: “Whydidn’t I think about praying about our problem”and “I hear what you’re saying but there is noway we are going to make our flight.” I evenlooked up at the screen again and it said delayed

40 minutes. I also looked at the status of ourconnecting flight in Dallas and it was still ontime.

We finally boarded the airplane at Columbusknowing that our flight leaving out of Dallas wasstill scheduled to leave on time. When we werepreparing to land at Dallas I asked the stewardessone last time about the status of our plane inDallas and she said that it was probably long gonesince it was not delayed.

After landing and entering the airport terminalwe were surprised, delighted, and relieved to seethe word, “Delayed.”

We made our plane after all and were able torest our heads that night in our home at FortHood. Some may call it coincidence. Others maycall it luck. For me, I will always believe that theprayers of children make a difference.

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

Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post ChapelProtestant ServicesEpiscopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial ChapelUnited Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelCollective Protestant

Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel

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Training Facility (R.O.C.K.)10:30 a.m. K-16 Community

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For those living amid thehustle and bustle of majorcities such as Seoul or

Daegu, the chance to “get awayfrom it all” might seem remote. Formost Soldiers living in Korea,traditional vacation spots such asHawaii or Florida may as well beon the moon. Most of us just don’thave the time or resources to visitsuch places.

What they may not realize,however, is there is an islandparadise less than an hour awayfrom most cities in Korea.

Jeju Island, located off thesouthern coast of the Koreanpeninsula, serves as an idealdomestic vacation spot, known tothe Korean people as the country’snumber one recreational getaway.

This island features attractionsranging from traditional tourist faresuch as theme parks andmuseums, to natural splendorsincluding wonderful scenery andwildlife found nowhere else in the

Republic of Korea.Traditional tourist destinations

include the Jeju Folk Village, whichoffers visitors a look at Jeju’s uniqueculture – a culture that, because ofgeographic obstacles, developedalmost independently from the cultureon mainland Korea.

At Jeju Folk Village tourists have anopportunity to visit a 19th centuryvillage. Tourists can also play old-fashioned Korean games, watchcraftsmen ply their trades the waytheir ancestors did 200 years ago orlisten to traditional Korean music.

Another popular destination is theisland’s Teddy Bear Museum.

Located in the Jungmun TourismComplex along the island’s southern

coast, the Teddy Bear Museumfeatures more than 1200 teddy bearsfrom around the world. Tourists canalso take a walk in a small teddy bear

park, where they can have theirpictures taken with giant teddy bears.

If cute isn’t on your agenda, theisland also features some more ruggedattractions.

Climbers can attempt to tackleMount Halla, the tallest mountain inSouth Korea, towering 1950 metersover the center of Jeju.

From its peak, tourists can catch ascenic view of the entire island.

Adventurers can also tour theworld’s longest cave, Manjang Cave.Most of the 13,422 meterunderground path is open to touristswho can view thousands of beautifulrock formations.

The island is also home to anumber of historical attractions.

A pivotal location for Koreansbetween World War I and World WarII, Jeju still houses the remains ofseveral airfields and bomb shelters leftover from Japanese military actionsduring the early twentieth century.

“My ancestors said that Japanesepresence in Jeju Island left severalJapanese army sites in my town.There was also a small U.S. Armycamp near my house,” said Kang

Tantalizing Jeju Island awaitsSung-yu, a civilian employee atCamp Carroll, who spent hischildhood on Jeju Island.

While the island offers avariety of new and unique sights,some tourists find it also offers ataste of home.

“The scenery on the islandreminded us of the farm andranch lands across the southernUnited States, and the hillyportions with dense pine forestsreminded us of the PacificNorthwest portions of the U.S,”said 1st Lt. Amelia Carter, 19thSustainment Command(Expeditionary), who recentlyhad a chance to visit the island.

For those who need a break,and don’t have time to go far,Jeju Island may be worth lookingin to. The USO in Seoul canconnect interested individuals intouch with travel agencies whooffer reasonable rates on hotelsand airfare. The USO’s numberis 724-7781. You can also visitthe island’s official tourism Website at http://english.jeju.go.kr/index.php.

Island offers ancient treasures,modern marvels

By Sgt. Park Myung-joon19th ESC Public Affairs

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18 The Morning Calm Weeklyhttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyAug. 11, 2006

USA Basketball TeamThe USA Basketball Men’s NationalTeam, led by Duke University HeadCoach Mike Krzyzewski, is scheduled tovisit Seoul as participants in the WorldBasketball Challenge 2006, and willsponsor “Hoops for Troops” during theirtime in the Republic of Korea, todaythrough Wednesday. The U.S. team willplay two exhibition games, taking onLithuania at 4 p.m., Sunday, and squaringoff against Korea at 3 p.m., Tuesday. Theplayers have purchased 1,000 tickets foreach of their games, donating them foractive-duty servicemembers stationedhere. Tickets have been divided amongall Areas and components within U.S.Forces Korea.More information on ticket distributionis available through servicememberchains of command. The team willconduct practice, open to militaryidentification cardholders, from 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday at YongsanGarrison’s Collier Field House and againfrom 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday atCarey Physical Fitness Center at CampCasey. The projected 15-player rosterslated to travel to Korea includes CarmeloAnthony, Gilbert Arenas, Elton Brand,Dwight Howard, LeBron James, ChrisPaul, Dwyane Wade and Kirk Hinrich.

Comedy ROK’sMWR kicked off the 8th round of ComedyROK’s to a packed house. Steph Sanders,Kirk McHenry, and Manny Maldonadorocked the house with laughter. All threehave performed on BET’s ComicView.Some of their other credits include LatinoLaugh Festival, Best Faces Jamie Foxx’sLaffapalooza, and MTV Snoop DoggTelefizzle. The schedule is as follows:

Gwangju Air Base, Yoda’s, 7 p.m. FridayCamp Walker, Hilltop Club, 8 p.m.

SaturdayYongsan, Harvey’s Lounge, 7:30

TuesdayCamp Casey, Gateway Club, 8 p.m.

WednesdayCamp Humphreys, Tommy D’s, 8 p.m.

ThursdayCamp Eagle, Gunfighters Inn, 8 p.m.

FridaySuwon Air Base, Scudbusters, 8 p.m.

Aug. 19Camp Red Cloud, Mitchell’s, 8 p.m. Aug.

20Camp Casey, Warrior’s Club, 8 p.m.

Aug. 22Camp Casey, Reggie’s, 8 p.m. Aug. 23

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.

YONGSAN GARRISON –Morale, Welfare and Recreation andU.S. Airline Alliance have teamed upto give away two free round-triptickets to the United States.

Life will soon be just a little betterfor two people stationed on theKorean peninsula.

The trip will be just in time for aholiday photo.

Morale, Welfare and Recreationorganizes the trip giveaway drawingannually to show its appreciation toSoldiers and civilians stationed in theRepublic of Korea.

Being away from your loved onesduring the holiday season can beextremely difficult; so by partneringup with U.S. Airline Alliance, MWRthought this would be a great chanceto lift spirits and make the holidayseason a little brighter.

What better way to brighten themagical holiday season than to beback home with your loved ones?

The contest is open to all militaryidentification card holders stationed inthe Republic of Korea.

Entry forms must be received inthe Korea Region MWR office(Yongsan Building 1560) no later than5 p.m. Oct. 12.

The winners will be announced onAFN Korea. Entry forms are in anyMWR facility, your local newspapersand the MWR Web site (http://mwr.korea.army.mil) under “Promotions.”

For information on this program, goto the MWR Web site, or call 723-3730.

By Cara MastersonMorale, Welfare and Recreation Marketing

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Morale, Welfare, andRecreation is giving away money to units for achieving 100percent registration in the RecTrac system. The deadline toregister is 12 a.m. Aug. 31.

RecTrac is a software system that tallies the number ofusers at a facility at any given time. MWR adopted thesoftware to better serve customers, monitor usage, and assistin obtaining funding to support leisure programs.

The incentive program is applicable to all U.S. Army unitsassigned to and residing on an Army military installation,U.S. Sister Armed Forces units who reside on and are alreadyreceiving Army MWR Unit Funds, and U.S. Army units onAir Force installations in Korea.

A unit must achieve the objective of 100 percent registrationin order to qualify for the unit fund incentive. Minimum is$150 for units with 100 or less soldiers and $1.50 per soldierfor units with 100 or more soldiers.

A unit is defined as a company sized organization(company, detachment, or battery).

Reports will allow MWR to increase efficiency byproviding management with extensive statistical data. It willmonitor customer usage during peak periods to determine ifthere is enough equipment, space, classes, etc. toaccommodate the base population. It also permits MWR toprovide cross-usage of programs. For example, agymnasium may be able to facilitate a youth program duringhours of low usage. In addition, the results will determine

future budgeting for MWR programs and services.Reports provided to management will only include

statistical and demographic data and no personal data.RecTrac scanners were designed to read the bar codes

on the back of Common Access Card, of eligible patrons soadditional identification cards will not be required. After aone-time initial registration process, patrons may use anyMWR recreational facility on the peninsula without having toregister a second time.

To facilitate the physical training rush, unit leaders will begiven an additional card, as they become available, that tracksthe total number of users. Soldiers will not be required toscan their individual identification cards during physicaltraining since a full count will be provided by the unit leader.

The system was fielded at select recreational facilitiesbeginning in April and has since been installed in sports andfitness centers, swimming pools, crafts shops, automotiveshops, recreation centers, and community activity centers.

In an effort to boost early registration, MWR ran apromotion to encourage individual users to register early;awarding a Grand Prize of LG Laptop Computer and round-trip ticket to the United States, sponsored by U.S. AirlineAlliance. This second promotion is to encourage entire unitsto complete the sign-in procedure. Those who registered inthe first round will automatically be tallied towards the 100percent goal.

For information, call the MWR Recreational Office at723-8510.

By Cara MastersonMorale, Welfare and Recreation Marketing

Units can earn cash with incentive program


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By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – A group ofSoldiers from 1st Battalion, 2ndAviation Regiment, located at CampEagle, joined about 4,500 soldiers fromthe Republic of Korea Army’s 8th, 11th,

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By Jerry M. GutlonArea III Public Affai

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Area III SupportActivity Fire and Emergency Services has beenrecognized as one of the best fire departments Army-wide.

After dominating firefighting evaluations at theInstallation Management Agency-Korea Region Officelevel by placing first in four of five categories, theDepartment of the Army ranked the Camp Humphreysoperation third worldwide in the large fire departmentcategory.

In addition, DA selected Area III as fourth best inthe fire prevention category.

Firefighter Mun Il-son was ranked the third-bestcivilian fireman by DA, and officials named CampHumphreys Assistant Chief Song Kye-pok the fourth-best civilian fire officer Army-wide.

“The fire service is relied on for everything,” saidAnthony J. Marra, Area III fire chief. “We standprepared 24/7, and generate a lot of adrenaline. We’retraining constantly, and our firefighters are ready torespond to all types of fires – aircraft, building, and(hazardous material). We’ve got 16 firefighters whoare certified at the Department of Defense level.”

Area III firefighters red-hot at DA levelArea III firefighters red-hot at DA levelArea III firefighters red-hot at DA levelArea III firefighters red-hot at DA levelArea III firefighters red-hot at DA levelMarra said he’s justifiably proud of his firefighters.“Mr. Song is a 30-year fire professional who

serves as the assistant fire chief for operations,” Marrasaid. “He has been a leader in this organization andhas been taking care of this place for a long time.”

Song’s duties include supervising three aircraftrescue fire fighting crews at Desiderio Army Airfieldin support of over 80 fixed wing and rotary aircraft.He also manages the Mutual Aid Program with theRepublic of Korea Air Force and three localmunicipalities.

Song said his success and that of the entiredepartment is due to regular training, practiceexercises, the fire-prevention program andmaintenance of personal protective equipment andeverything they use in their jobs.

He characterized his fellow firefightingprofessionals as high-level personnel.

“I do my best on the job,” he said.Mun distinguished himself this past year through

his aggressive approach to firefighting and training.He’s also trained a number of Koreans who serve inmunicipal fire departments in the area.

Area III’s fire prevention program consistently isone of the best Army-wide, Marra said.

Fireman Yi Chung-yop checks out a special saw used to cutthrough metal in rescue situations.

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“Compared to other areas we have a unique fireprevention program,” he said. “We’ve been runningan intensive fire alarm and extinguisher maintenanceprograms for several years.”

The department continues to develop top-notchfirefighters while identifying cost saving measures andpartnering with other local firefighter companies.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, Camp Eagle, join their Korean counterparts to help clean up flood damaged areas ofPyeongchang County July 27 to August 4. Pyeongchang is being considered as a host city for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

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23rd, and 36th Infantry Divisions,1107th Field Engineering Unit, 3rdArmor Brigade and others, for a weekof cleaning up after recent heavy rains.

The Korean Soldiers were deployedto Pyeongchang county for two weeksto provide recovery assistance to

Committee next year. The countywants to be ready for the inspectionand gladly accepted the U.S. Soldiers’help.

Kim Jin-sun, governor of KangwonProvince and Kwon Hyeok-sung,mayor of Pyeongchang county,presented certificates of appreciationto all of the unit commanders Aug. 3.

Gen. Kim Byung-kwan, FirstRepublic of Korea Army commander,presented a plaque to Lt. Col. GustavoE. Blum, commander 1-2 AVN for theunit’s assistance.

Kim also presented a certificate ofappreciation to Maj. Bruce L. Townley,U.S. Army Garrison Camps Long andEagle commander, for his unit’sassistance in Taejang 2 dong in Wonjuin late July.

“I and my residents are soimpressed with U.S. Soldiers’ hardworking for the victims from a longdistance area [away] in Wonju,” saidKwon. “I hope U.S. Soldiers can visitPyeongchang kun (county) and enjoyskiing and rafting later, when we finishrecovering all damaged area.”

“Thank you very much for allowingus to help your people with this seriousdamage,” said Townley. “I hope I canski when you host 2014 WinterOlympic Games here.”

residents in the hard-hit area. TheSoldiers from Camp Eagle assisted forone week.

Pyeongchang is one of the nomineecities for hosting the 2014 WinterOlympic Games and will be inspectedby the International Olympic

22 The Morning Calm WeeklyArea IIIhttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly Aug. 11, 2006

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Splish ‘nSplash water park opened the 50 meterpool, hot tub and diving well Aug. 1.The shower rooms for both men andwomen are also open.

The pool will be staffed at all timeswith six experienced lifeguards, undera contract with Recreation Unlimited.

Since the children’s pool is notcomplete yet, the staff will provide lifevests for youngsters,” said ThomasCasey of Recreation Unlimited.

The complete park area will opennext summer and will feature pools forchildren, water slides and much more.Yojin Construction will be completingthe project while residents are able toenjoy parts of the complex this summer.

The hours of operation are 11 a.m. -9 p.m. daily.

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Hunter Hays, Alex Hayes and Alan Feistner take the first plunge into the Splish ‘n Splash 50meter pool following the opening of the pool and diving well areas of the water park at CampHumphreys Aug. 1. Back row: Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., US Army Area III commanderand Shim Sung-hoon, lifeguard, look on.

CYS ImportantDates

School Age Services before andafter school care and ChildDevelopment Center part-daypreschool registration continuesthrough Aug. 18. Call 753-8507 toschedule an appointment

Ballet classes begin Sept. 15.Taekowndo is ongoing. A Child andYouth Services Parent AdvisoryMeeting is scheduled on Aug. 16at 6 p.m., in Bldg. 570. Call 753-8507 for more information

Quarry Gate SetsNew Hours

The Quarry Gate is now openfrom 5:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.Monday – Friday.

Airfield Gates CloseAirfield Gates # 2 and #4 are closedto all vehicle traffic exceptEmergency Services. For access,call 753-7248.

Vehicles can still use Gates #1or #3 for access to the airfield forparking. Vehicles should not beparked at 501st Signal or HHC,USASA office areas.

For more information, contactBase Operations at 753-7555, theFire Dept at 753-6180 or Medivacat 753-7462.

Acting School LiaisonOfficer

Joon Auci is the acting SchoolLiaison Officer. Call 753-8507/8284 for any questions andconcerns regarding school issuesor youth sponsorship for newstudents.

Zoeckler Snack BarCloses

The Bek-du KATUSA Snack Barnear Zoeckler Station will close at3 p.m. today and reopen Monday.

Family Safety Day Family Safety Day will be held atthe Camp Humphreys CAC Aug.18 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Eventsinclude a triathlon, (2.5K-run, bikerodeo, 25-M Swim) bloodpressure, cholesterol and body-fatchecks, a child safety seatdemonstration and fireextinguisher training.

There is a free barbecue for allparticipants with many prizes andgiveaways.

BOSS Bungee JumpTrips

Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 4. Costis $60. Price includestransportation, lunch and twoevents -- bungee jump, extremesky coaster or slingshot ride. Seeyour BOSS rep, sign up at theHumphreys CAC or call 753-8825/8828/6236.

Area III Public AffairsCAMP HUMPHREYS – A

combined ground breaking washeld July 26 here for projectstotaling $55 million awarded toPoong Lim Industrial Co., Ltd.

Cons t ruc t ion wi l l inc ludetwo 348-person barracks and anexercise field with a runningtrack at Zoeckler Station, two4 6 4 - p e r s o n b a r r a c k s , o n edining facility for 1,300 Soldiers,one mail room and a duplexcompany operations facility inthe MP Hill area.

Construction is expected tobe completed in stages betweenJune and November 2008.DRAWING BY ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Ground brokenfor new barracks

KIM YONG-SOK

Area III Public AffairsCAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers

from Camp Humphreys walked awaywith first, second and third place winsin the 8th Army Triathlon held July 22 atCamp Casey.

Francesca Graham’s time of 1:17:02took top honors in the Women’s Divisionby a 45 second margin.

Michael Matney’s time of 1:10:10 puthim in second place in the Men’s SeniorDivision.

A time of 1:22:05 gave MichaelBarker a third place finish in the Men’sOpen.

The triathlon consisted of a 400 meterswim, a 15 kilometer bike ride and a 5kilometer race.

Graham said she participates intriathlons to stay in shape and runs inabout four or five a year.

“Last year I ran in the 8th Armytriathlon and took third place and Iwanted to see If I could win this year,”she said.

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Francesca A. Graham, of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-52 Aviation, GeneralAviation Support Battalion, rides her bike 15 kilometers in the 8th Army Triathlon held July22 at Camp Casey. Graham took first place in the women’s division.

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Army VArmy VArmy VArmy VArmy Values come to life at Camp Humphreysalues come to life at Camp Humphreysalues come to life at Camp Humphreysalues come to life at Camp Humphreysalues come to life at Camp Humphreys

Post Run Unit Esprit de Corps Winner602nd Aviation Support Battalion - Received a

large Esprit de Corps Trophy

Post Race, Run and Walk results17 to 21 Men’s and Women’sMen – 1st Place Spc. Jeffery O’Borne, B

Company, 2-52 General Support Aviation Battalion(15:04); 2nd Place Pvt. Lee Joon ho,Headquarters and Headquarters Company, USArmy Area III Support Activity (15:08)

Women – 1st Place Spc. Christina Rivera,HHC, USASA. (20:35).

Walkers – Males – 1st Place Pfc. FelipeRecio, (17:40) E. Company, 2-52 GSAB.

22-26 Men’s & Women’sMen – 1st Place Pvt. Avery Robinson, E

Company, 4th Battalion, 2nd Combat AviationBirgade, (14:00); 2nd Place Cadet AndrewGerdes, Detachment B, 176th Finance Battalion(14:37).

Women – 1st Place Spc. Shantelle Kamei,HHC, USASA (20:38); 2nd Place Cadet AnnaPatten A Company, 3rd Military IntelligenceBattalion (No Time Available)

By Jerry M. GutlonArea III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Hundredsof Soldiers here had opportunities tobring Army values into a different focuswhen they participated in Living ArmyValues Week July 24 - 28 sponsored bythe Area III Chaplain and ReligiousMinistry Team.

The program, developed by Chaplain(Maj.) Raymond Robinson, Area IIIchaplain, was designed to emphasize oneor more value each day by a differentvalues-building event each day.

“This week, here, at CampHumphreys and around Area III weremind ourselves of our oaths and ourcommitments as volunteers, but mostimportantly we remind ourselves andrecommit ourselves to living our Armyvalues,” said Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr.,Area III commander, just before the runstarted.

Col. William H. Morris, commanderof the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade,detailed the meaning of Army values.

“I want to reinforce what this meansat the Soldier and unit level, as wecelebrate Living Army Values Week,”Morris said.

“Loyalty means being loyal to yourunit, your battle buddy, your Army andyour country.

“Duty means fulfilling yourobligations each day – acceptingresponsibility for your own actions.”

Morris urged the Soldiers to followthe golden rule, which would engenderrespect, then said simply enlisting in theArmy laid the groundwork for selflessservice.

“We raised our hands when wedecided to come into the Army,” Morris

said. “That’s a lot more than the averageAmerican citizens do today.”

After touching upon the meaning ofhonor, Morris outlined his concept ofintegrity.

“Do what is right, legally, ethically,morally,” he said.

Finally, he spoke of the personalcourage witnessed on the battlefields ofIraq, explaining “How resolute actionsby a few … saves lives.”

“Living Army Values Week is a moralleadership, spiritual fitness initiative,designed to reinforce the values that ourArmy deems important to oureffectiveness and to strengthen theoverall spiritual fitness of the Camp

Humphreys community through somefun and challenging events,” Robinsonsaid.

Activities included a post race, run andwalk to reinforce courage; values prayerbreakfast with Dave Holden fromPurpose Driven Ministries to emphasizeduty; a Leadership Bowl centered aroundArmy values described as a combinationof Jeopardy and Family Feud toencourage loyalty; and, a celebration ofthe Chaplain’s Corps 231st anniversaryand awards ceremony to reinforceintegrity and honor.

Rain forced the postponement of awork day at a local orphanage that wasto illustrate respect and selfless service.

Robinson said it was hard to say whichevent was the best because each waschosen to fulfill different purposes. Themeasure of success lies in the impact onthe participants’ thinking and lives.

“Living Army Values is not about aweek of activities, it’s about a lifestylethat makes us better at what we do,” hesaid. “And if one person has beenimpacted in a positive way in regards tothe values that we are supposed to liveout as Soldiers, then that’s a good thing.”

“Values are caught, not taught,” headded.

Robinson said that based on feedbackfrom Soldiers and leaders, he plans tomake Living Army Values an annual event.

Walkers – Men – 1st Place Pvt. Junius,Thompson III, E CO 2-52 GSAB (18:35)

Women - 1st Place Pfc.Mary L.Evans, CO 2-52GSAB (19:08) 2/52 E. CO.

27-31 Men’s & Women’sMen – 1st Place Sgt. Clinton Mercer, E. CO. 2/

52d GSAB, (13:32); 2nd PlacePfc. Ghafar Amine, E. CO. 4/2 AVN (14:02)

Women – 1st Place Warrant Officer 1 Olga Elliot,516th Personnel Services Battalion (16:35)

Walkers – Men - 1st Place Pvt. Joseph Johnson,E. CO. 2-52 GSAB (20:50)

32-36 Men’s & Women’sMen – 1st Place Cpt. Joseph Swindle, A. CO. 3rd

MI BN (AE) (16:12); 2nd Place Sgt. 1st Class HongHwa-sung, 7th Air Communication Service Group(ROKAF) (18:40)

Women – None enteredWalkers – Men – 1st Place Staff Sgt. Lucas, E.

CO 2/52, (17:52)

37 – 41 Men’s & Women’sMen – 1st Place Chaplain (Cpt.) Stanley Smith,

HSC 3rd M I BN, (17:14); 2nd Place

Sgt. 1st Class Kirkland Thomas, HSC 602ndASB(17:32)

Women – None entered

42-46 Men’s & Women’sMen – 1st Place Staff Sgt. Park Sung, HHC 2-

52 GSAB (16:23)Women – None enteredWalkers – None entered

47-51 Men’s & Women’sMen – 1st Place CSM Sullivan, Mark 176th FIN

BN(13:39)Women – None enteredWalkers – Women – 1st Place Staff Sgt. Phyllis

Brown, E CO. 2-52 GSAB (17:57)

Leadership Bowl results1st Place – HHC USASA - $40 gift certificate to

Alaska Mining Co., Eagle Trophy, LAV T-shirt andcoin.

2nd Place - B DET 516th PSB - $20 giftcertificate to Alaska Mining Co, LAV T-shirt andcoin.

3nd Place – B DET 176th FIN BN - $10 giftcertificate to Alaska Mining Co, LAV T-shirt andcoin.

And the winners are...And the winners are...And the winners are...And the winners are...And the winners are...

Col. William H. Morris, commander, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., US Army Area III commander and Col. SeolJeung-il, ROK Air Force 7th Air communications Service Group commander, led the Living Army Values Week run July 24.

SUSAN BARKLEY

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Boxing eventset for CarrollBy Steven Hoover

Area IV Public Affairs

PHOTO BY NORMAN CARTER

CAMP HENRY – A RemoteControlled Air and Ground Show –featuring airplanes, helicopters, carsand trucks is scheduled from 2 – 6p.m. Sunday at the H-805 Heliport atCamp Walker.

American and Korean operators ofremote controlled vehicles willdemonstrate a variety of stunts andtechniques, according to Master Sgt.Norman Carter, 19th SustainmentCommand (Expeditionary) chief foodmanagement noncommissionedofficer, and remote control vehicleenthusiast.

“My son and I have been flyingour planes at various places sincecoming to Korea,” he said. “We’vemet Koreans who have the sameinterests, and that is why I decidedto put together some type of event.Since word (about the event) hasgotten out, I’ve been gettingcontacted by others in the militarycommunity who have vehicles or whoare interested in getting involved.”

He said that he knew of Soldiers

stationed at Camp Carroll who are alsooperators, and along with the 20-plusKorean R/C enthusiasts he knows, Carteris looking forward to larger events in thefuture. He said there are already plansfor a show sometime in October.

An air strip, large enough toaccommodate both gas-powered andelectric planes and a road race track for

cars and trucks will be available.The event is sponsored by Better

Opportunities for Single (andUnaccompanied) Soldiers, who willbe selling refreshments.

Anyone with a remote controlledvehicle wishing to participate, or whois interested, should contact Carter at768-8509 or 010-3125-0764.

Remote controlled air & ground show slated

CAMP HENRY – The 19thSustainment Command (Expeditionary)Commander, Maj. Gen. Timothy P.McHale surprised and delighted Koreanguests of the Korean and AmericanFriendship Circle by singing the KoreanNational anthem during the 5th KAFCclose-out dinner, held in Daegu at the GSPlaza Hotel on July 21.

The event was hosted by the Korean-American Partnership Association, alocally based pro-Korean-Americansociety established in 1982 and which hasabout 200 active members.

The Korean and American FriendshipCircle was a brainchild of the KAPAdirectors and the 19th ESC commanderin 2004 designed to foster interculturalexchange and further goodwill throughteaming up Korean and U.S. couples andlocal university students.

The program is so successful that itsparticipation continues to expand, now includingleaders from Area IV and other tenant units,eight universities, 18 Korean and U.S. couplesor teams and more than 60 students.

Each semester, students compete fora place with a Korean-U.S. team throughessays and personal interviews. Oncecoordinated, the semester is kicked-offwith a KAPA-U.S. co-sponsored dinner,usually held at Camp Walker’s EvergreenCommunity Club.

Throughout the semester, teams conducta series of social events planned to improvecross-cultural understanding. Events are assimple as dinner at each others’ houses, goingdowntown together, visiting nationalmuseums, or taking trips to historical citiesand towns. At mid-semester, the U.S. hostsan event; in fall, individual ThanksgivingDinners; and in summer, an All-Americanbarbecue at Kelly Field.

“I think the benefits of establishingalliances through KAFC grow larger with

By Maj. C. L. Morelle-Oliveira19th ESC Public Affairs

each group,” said Sgt. Maj. Joe Velez whohas sponsored 15 students since 2003. “Aseveryone else, I had my reservations priorto the first friendship circle; however, Itotally agree that building a greaterunderstanding of Koreans is important forcontinued success on the peninsula.Through these friendship circles, I havedeveloped several long-lasting friendshipsthat will continue throughout my life. I havemet several of the student’s parents andhave been invited to their homes on

numerous occasions. I will continue to hosta group of students in the future; thusenhancing the bridge of friendship betweenKoreans and Americans.”

Velez said he would absolutelyrecommend the KAFC to others with thiscaveat -- only personnel dedicated tobuilding long-lasting friendships shouldvolunteer -- as they serve as anambassador for America and the UnitedStates Army.

The program is founded on grassrootscommunity relations, i.e. word of mouth.

“I hope to be a member next semester,”said Park Yoon-jung, a freshman atKyungpook National University. The 20year-old Daegu native learned about theprogram from a family friend and attendedthe night’s events to get a better feel for theKAFC’s community spirit and atmosphere.She was accompanied by her friend, KimEun-kyung a 20-year old nursing studentand also a freshman at KNU.

“I hope to meet many people, improvemy English and experience a good amountthrough the circle,” Park said. “I’m veryproud of my culture and want to teachmy culture to others.”

The next circle will kick-off inOctober and is open to all active dutymilitary, DoD employees and familymembers. For more information,interested personnel should contact NoWon-hyon, 19th ESC communityrelations officer at 768-7477.

(Left to Right) Kim Eun-kyung a 20-year old nursing freshman at Kyungpook NationalUniversity and Park Yoon-jung of Daegu, also of KNU practice their English with familymember Richard Oliveria. Kim and Park hope to join teams next semester and teach othersabout their Korean culture.

19th ESC closes loop on another Friendship Circle

MAJ. C. L. MORELLE-OLIVEIRA

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

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CAMP HENRY – Camp Carroll willhost the “Tough Soldier BoxingInvitational” Sept. 9, starting at 7 p.m.in the Crown Jewel Fitness Center.

All active duty servicemembers areeligible to participate. There will be openand novice categories for both men andwomen.

“After the turnout we had earlier thisyear (Feb. 18), we are hoping for an evenbetter event,” said Carlos Algarin, CampCarroll sports director. “We are contactingeach area and letting them know about theevent so we can get as many participantsas possible. It will also be a goodopportunity for those who are planning toparticipate in 8th U.S. Army BoxingChampionships (at Camp Humphreys inOctober) to get in a tune-up fight.”

Categories and weight classes are:light flyweight (106 lbs.); flyweight (112lbs.); bantamweight (119 lbs.);featherweight (125 lbs.); lightweight(132 lbs.); light welterweight (139 lbs.);

Remote controlled airplane enthusiast Dima Carter is looking forward to flying his plane at theRemote Controlled Air and Ground Show, featuring airplanes, helicopters, cars and trucks,scheduled from 2 – 6 p.m. Sunday at the H-805 Heliport at Camp Walker.

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Fiesta time at Vacation Bible School

Camp WalkerSpeed Limits

LoweredStarting Aug. 18, maximumspeeds on Camp Walker ’sNebraska Street, Rhode IslandStreet and Pennsylvania Avenueare 25 kilometers per hour. Thisspeed reduction is in effectthrough Sept. 4. For information,call Rolen Johns at 768-8650.

Motorcycle SafetyCourses slated

The Camp CarrollTransportation Motor Pool willconduct Motorcycle SafetyFoundation courses Oct. 16 – 19at Bldg. S-934. A Basic RiderClass will be held Oct. 16 –17.An Experienced Rider Class isset for Oct. 18. Motorcycles areavailable to the first six peoplewho sign up. On Oct. 19, aMoped Class is scheduled. Allmopeds will be provided by theTMP. For information, callWilfredo Santiago at 765-7717.

Hilltop ClubServing ‘Hot Lunch’

During renovation of theEvergreen Community Club andFairway Lounge on CampWalker, The Hilltop Club willserve “hot lunch” specials from11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call Richard Vaughnat 768-7716.

Gospel ServiceMoving Back Home

Following water and electricaldamage to the Camp HenryTheater, the Camp HenryCollective Protestant GospelService (New DimensionalChristian Ministry) will bemoving back to the Camp HenryTheater beginning Sunday.Services will begin at 10:30 a.m.each Sunday. For moreinformation, call Michael L.Collins at 764-4614.

Boxing ProgramSeeks New Members

The Camp Carroll BoxingProgram, which meets weekdays6 – 8 p.m. at the Crown JewelFitness Center, is looking fornovice or open fighters to joinits ranks. For more information,contact Carlos Algarin at 765-8118.

TAS TransportationOffice Open

Taegu American School’sStudent Transportation Office isopen 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily toregister new students who needbus transportat ion for theupcoming school year, whichbegins August 29. For moreinformation, contact MichaelDudley at 768-7722.

VBS crew leader Vincent San Nicolas tapes one of the dailychallenge flags to strings that were hung each day in SoldierMemorial Chapel at the conclusion of the days’ activities.

Lee Ha-rim helps Brody Heighway put together his snack during“Maraca Munchies” time last week at Vacation Bible School.Besides getting something to eat, the children assembledblankets for “Operation Kid-to-Kid.” The blankets will be sent tothe United States and later distributed to Latin American countries.

Grant Cooper prepares to write down the daily message at “Hot BibleAdventure” time during Vacation Bible School last week.

Vacation Bible School concluded dailywith participants meeting in Camp Walker’s Soldier Memorial Chapel to sing songs and celebrate the days’ activities.

CAMP WALKER– Approximately 150 children and, whatat times seemed like almost as many teen and adult crewleaders – along with many parents – were on hand Aug. 4 atSoldier Memorial Chapel here for the conclusion of the 2006Vacation Bible School program.

The program, entitled “Fiesta,” began July 31 and featureda variety of themes and activities each day, concluding witheveryone gathering in the chapel to sing and celebrate.

“This has been a very rewarding experience,” said VivienneFosburgh, the program director. “Not only were we pleasedwith the turnout of children, but also how many peoplevolunteered to help with the program. Our crew leaders did agreat job of setting examples for the younger children.”

The program concluded with an awards ceremony,followed by a pizza party.

PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

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Pugilists duke it out at a recent Camp Carroll boxing smoker.

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welterweight (147 lbs.); light middleweight (156 lbs.);middleweight (165 lbs.); light heavyweight (178 lbs.);heavyweight (201 lbs.); and super heavyweight (201+lbs.). Awards will be presented to the first and secondplace finishers in each weight class.

Fighters with less than 10 previous boxing matcheswill be placed in the novice category. However, basedon ability and approval by a coach and thechampionship director, some novice fighters may entereither the novice or open category. Fighters with 10or more previous boxing matches must compete inthe open category.

Medical exams and weigh-ins will be conductedfrom 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. that day at the gym. Abriefing for the boxers will be held at 5 p.m.

All boxers are responsible for providing their owncustom made or individually fitted mouthpiece. Opencompetitors will wear 10 ounce gloves in the 106-through 156-pound weight classes, while all otherswill use 12 ounce gloves.

Lodging for participants coming from outside AreaIV will be available upon request.

GALEN PUTNAM

Staff Sgt. Ramona Salazar, (left) portraying Susan B. Anthony and Staff Sgt. Robert E. Parker as a reporter, both from the19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), perform a skit about the 19th Amendment and women’s right to voteduring the Women’s Equality Day Celebration Aug. 2 at Henry’s Place on Camp Henry. Women’s Equality Day, designatedAug. 26, commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESSoccer Club Seeking Members

The Daegu United Soccer Club is currently seekingnew members. The club is open to all I.D. cardholdersincluding Soldiers, KATUSAs, civilians, contractors,and family members. All skill levels are welcome.Practices are held at 6 p.m. Thursdays at CampWalker’s Kelly Field. The team plays both casualand competitive matches against Korean andAmerican military, university and civilian club teams.For information, contact Galen Putnam at 011-1716-0428, or, [email protected].

Area IV Rugby TeamAnyone interested in playing on the Area IV Rugbyteam can sign-up at Kelly Fitness Center on CampWalker. The 8th Army Rugby Tournament will beheld Sept. 8 – 9 at Camp Humphries. For information,call Neil Fleisher at 764-4800/4225.

Masters In ManagementProgram Offered

Starting Sept. 26, the University of Phoenix is offeringa Masters of Management degree program at CampHenry. Classes are taught weekly, on Tuesday, andfinish in six weeks. The entire degree program can becompleted in less than two years. Military TuitionAssistance rates apply and civilian employees, familymembers and Korean National employees may attendat the discounted military tuition rate. For moreinformation, call Larry Kurzer at 768-8094.

Term IV College RegistrationCamp Henry Term IV college registration for theUniversity of Maryland and Central Texas College isopen through Sept. 2, with classes beginning Sept.5. For information, call Roger White at 768-7348.

Aug. 10 – 18Breakfast: 7 – 8:30 a.m.Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Dinner: 4:30 – 6 p.m.

CAMP WALKER EXERCISE HOURSMain PX Mon. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Food Court Mon. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Burger King Mon. – Sun. 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.CAMP HENRYShoppette Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.American Eatery Mon. – Sun. 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.CAMP CARROLLPX Mon. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.Food Court Mon. – Sun. 6:30 a.m. –10 p.m.(Subway & Pizza Hut will extend hours)

AAFES extended hours for UFL

Dining facilities announce extended hours for UFL

Area IV AAFES facilities will extend their hours during Exercise UnchiFocus Lens. Extended hours will be offered Aug. 11 – Sept. 2.

Area IV dining facilities at Camps Walker, Henry and Carroll willoffer extended hours during Exercise Ulchi Focus Lens.

Aug. 19 – Sept. 1Breakfast: 5 – 8:30 a.m.Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Dinner: 4:30 – 8 p.m.Midnight Meal: 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

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