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YONGSAN GARRISON Eightyjunior enlisted personnel from the UnitedNations Command, U.S. Forces Koreaand the Republic of Korea military

services will be honored during a SixStar Salute banquet.

The USO-sponsored event marks the35th year Korea-based servicemembershave been honored in a grand fashion.

The event will be held 6 p.m. Thursdayat the Seoul Hyatt Hotel Grand Ballroom.

Embassy, community and militaryleaders will join the USO in a gala tributeto the honorees.

The guest speaker will be KoreanMinister of Foreign Affairs and TradeBan Ki-moon.

The Six Star Salute began in 1970,when a group of Korean civic leaderschose to express their countrysgratitude by bestowing the honoraryrank of Six Star to exemplary enlisted

servicemembers stationed in Korea.This year the USO will honor a

diverse group of servicemembers:

!46 Americans

!32 Korean

!1 Filipino!1 ThaiThe honorees were selected by their

commanders for outstanding per-

formance, accomplishments and

contributions.

For two days the honorees will be

regarded as VIPs in Seoul.

They will receive a USO Six StarMedal at the banquet, and participate in

various activities, to include a special

tour of the Korean Presidential Palace

and a luncheon hosted by the Mayor of

Seoul April 28.

The Annual Dr. Horace G. Underwood

Scholarship Award will also bepresented at this years Six Star Salutebanquet.

Four honorees will each receive a

$2,500 educational grant.The award is a tribute to the late Dr.

Underwood, a renowned educator,Korean War veteran, and foundingmember of the USO Korea Council.

U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs

Servicemembers

to receive specialSix Star Salute

Exercise to sharpen USFK evacuation skills

YONGSAN GARRISON United States Forces Korea

will conduct a semiannual noncombatant evacuation

operations exercise May 18-21. Courageous Channel is aregularly scheduled exercise and is unrelated to any current

or specific events.

The exercise will test the command's NEO plans and

procedures for a short-notice evacuation

from the Republic of Korea. The joint

training exercise will involve Army, AirForce, Navy and Marine Corps

personnel.The goal of this Courageous Channel

remains to process 100 percent of our

Department of Defense affiliated noncombatant community,

said USFK NEO Chief Lt. Col. Titus Brown. The key to

realizing that goal remains ensuring people know about it andcommanders at all levels emphasize taking time to process

through one of our evacuation control centers.

Brown said noncombatants will likely notice some changes

Cherry blossoms bloom at Yongsan Garrison and across Korea; however, they fall quickly. Procrastinating photographers will be disappointed.PFC. LEE YANG-WON

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in this upcoming exercise.With each iteration of this exercise, we try to do things a

little better than last time, he said.

The exercise will include more and newer technology and

continuous hours of operation, officials said.

This exercise will prove more realistic, I think, saidMaster Sgt. Jim Hardin, Area II NEO noncommissioned officer

in charge. Im encouraged by the changes. Its important

that everyone makes the commitment to participate and see

the changes firsthand.

Hardin said one of the keys to maximum participation is to

make sure the word gets out.

Particularly because personnelturnover means new family members

and other noncombatants eligible for

evacuation arrive regularly, he said.Specially designated NEO

wardens are trained by units to

inform and assist the noncombatants during the evacuation

process.Before the exercise, NEO wardens contact all families

to complete a 100 percent inspection of NEO kits.

The kits include all necessary documentation for

U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs

See Evacuation,Evacuation,Evacuation,Evacuation,Evacuation, Page 4

Courageous Channel 2006-1 will testnoncombatant evacuation operations

With each iteration of this

exercise, we try to do things a

little better than last time.

Lt. Col. Titus Brown

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guilt or innocence of any person.

WASHINGTON The Armys Thrift Savings Plan is

now offering matching funds to new recruits willing to fill

critical job specialties within the Army as part of a pilot

program that runs to Sept. 30.

All non-prior service enlistees who elect to serve five or

more years on active duty in a critical specialty designatedby the Secretary of the Army will receive matching funds

on the first five percent of pay contributed from each pay

period during their initial enlistment term. The first three

percent of pay that is contributed will be matched dollar for

dollar, and the remaining two percent will be matched at 50

cents on the dollar. Only those who sign up during the

recruitment process and make regular contributions intotheir TSP account will receive the matching funds.

This incentive is only one part of a new campaign to

Thrift Savings Plan offers tax benefits, matching funds for critical jobsArmy News Service

April 21, 2006

increase enrollment in the TSP program, Army officials

stress. The TSP is a government-sponsored savings andinvestment program that offers tax-deferred opportunities

similar to the civilian sectors 401 (k) plan. All Soldiers have

the opportunity to participate in TSP at any time.

Following this pilot test, using matching-funds incentives

for recruitment will be studied with the possibility of making

it a more permanent part of the Armys recruitment policies.

Currently, a Soldier can elect to contribute any percentagefrom their basic pay, incentive, special or bonus pay up to

the IRS annual tax-deferred limit of $15,000. A Soldier pays

no taxes on this money until it is withdrawn. A special feature

of TSP is that money contributed while in a combat zone

will never be taxed, even if it is withdrawn early out of the

account. The only taxes paid on combat-zone contributions

are on the earnings, rather than the balance.

IRVING, TEXAS On behalfof James Rice and his family,DynCorp International extends itsmost sincere apologies to the familyand friends of Shin Dong-oh.

Shin, a Korean citizen, was killedApril 14 in Pyeongtaek in a trafficaccident in which Rice was involved.

As Rices employer, DynCorpInternational shares his grief and deepsense of regret, and also extends itsheartfelt condolences to the familyand friends who have suffered theloss of a loved one.

Korean National Police andRepublic of Korea authorities havejurisdiction in this tragic matter.

Rice is a U.S. civilian aviationmechanic employed by DynCorpInternational under contract to theUnited States military.

Rice has lived and worked in Koreafor eight years and is cooperatingfully with the KNP investigation.

Civiliancompany offersapology in

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claims life of Korean

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!Underage Drinking, Failure toObey Order or Regulation: Subjects#1 and #2 were observed by an MP inSky Club consuming an alcoholicbeverage. A check of Subjects #1 and#2s identification disclosed they wereunder the legal age to consumealcoholic beverages. They weretransported to the Camp StanleyProvost Marshal Office, where theywere administered a series of fieldsobriety tests. Later, they werereleased to their unit.!Shoplifting: Subject #1 removed apair of sunglasses from the displaycase, concealed them on his person,and attempted to leave the Yongsan

Main Exchange without renderingproper payment. Subject #1 wasdetained and escorted to the Army andAir Forces Exchange Service LossPrevention Office, where hesurrendered the sunglasses. He wastransported to the PMO, advised of hisrights, which he waived, and rendereda written sworn statement admittingto the above offense. He was furtherprocessed and released to his unit. Thesunglasses and security video werecollected as evidence.!Larceny of Government Property,Fraud Involving Quarters,Subsistence and Cost of LivingAllowance: Subject #1 was receivingBAH entitlements for San Francisco

Calif., while his wife was present withhim in Korea. He was advised of hislegal rights, which he waived, andprovided a sworn statement. He statedhis wife was living with him in Korea;however, she also maintains a SanFrancisco residence that she returnsto approximately every 90 days asrequired, and denied committing BAHfraud. An investigation continues.! Assault Consummated byBattery: Subjects #1, #2, #3 assaultedVictim #1 at Kunsan Citys A-Club.When a verbal altercation turned tophysical, Victim #1 was struck aboutthe head and shoulder area. Threesubjects departed the scene. Victim #1reported the incident. Victim #1declined military medical assistance andstated he would seek civilian medicaltreatment at a later date. Aninvestigation continues by PoliceServices.

Minuteman Marches

Pvt. Nicholas Dickinson plays a minuteman April 14 during an 8th U.S. Army ceremony. For thecomplete story, visit the Area II Web site at http://area2.korea.army.mil. Click on Audie Murphy.

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Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief is a private,nonprofit organization to collect andhold funds to relieve distress ofmembers of the Army and their family

members. It provides emergencyfinancial assistance in times of distress.The sole purpose of AER is to helpthe Army take care of its own.The Installation Management Agency,Korea Region Office project officer isMark White, 738-3127, [email protected].!Area I: Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Layne,730-6160, e-mail: [email protected], and Staff Sgt.Von Kittrell, 732-6918, e-mail: [email protected].!Area II: Staff Sgt. Stancey Mitchell,738-5017, e-mail: [email protected], and Sgt. NickcolaNoble , 738-7621, e-mail :

[email protected].!Area III: Clarence Johnson, 753-6123,e-mail: [email protected], and David Satterfield, 753-8618, e-mail: [email protected].!Area IV: Ok West, 768-8435, email:[email protected], and BruceWhite, 768-7919, email:[email protected].

Army Ball Registration

The 2006 Army Birthday Ball willcelebrate the Army's 231st BirthdayJune 10 at the Hilton Washington Hotel,Washington D.C. All Soldiers, family,Army civilians, retirees, and veterans

are welcome or an elegant evening ofdining, dancing, and entertainment.Formal attire is required. Visit ArmyKnowledge Online for information andregistration. Tickets are limited.

Scholarship Offered

The Signal Corps RegimentalAssociation is offering scholarships toeligible DoD high school seniors on thepeninsula who plan to further theireducation in information technology.Applications must be submitted no laterthan May 1. For information, contactLt. Col. Goldberg at 736-6030 and RickChmura at 723-4943.

Adjutant General's BallTo celebrate the past, present and futureof our Corps, all Adjutant General'sCorps/Human Resource Soldiers andCivilians, plus family and friends areinvited to the Adjutant General's CorpsBall. The event will be held 5 p.m.-midnight May 13 at the Grand Ballroom,Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. The RSVP suspenseis May 1; after the suspense, ticketprices will increase by $5 for each gradecategory. For information, call Capt.Sheila Wilson at 724-8568 or [email protected].

USO Information

!Sign up for the Seoul USO Cross-

Cultural School. The class is open toforeign-national spouses of active U.S.military servicemembers. The schoolteaches how to deal with military andAmerican life.!Listen to Eagle FM for USO concertticket giveaways like Branford Marsalis,Korn, Chris Botti, Steven CurtisChapman and more.

YONGSAN GARRISON The U.S. Naval Forces Korea

Commander celebrated tradition April 14 by recognizing the

best Sailors on the Korean peninsula at the 2005 Sailor of the

Year Banquet . The Mezzanine Ballroom banquet at the DragonHill Lodge featured CNFK Sailor of the Year Navy Petty

Officer 1st Class Keith Anderson and the Junior Sailor of the

Year Petty Officer 3rd Class Angela Lave as well as other

Sailors of the Quarter during the past year.

Anderson is a Gunners Mate at CNFK headquarters and

Lave is a Yeoman at United States Forces Korea on the J2

staff.During opening remarks, CNFK Rear Adm. James P.

Wisecup thanked retired Sgt. Maj. Steve Davis and the

president of the Navy League's Korea Council, Dr. Paul T.

Chung for their contributions.

The Yongsan Sergeants Major Association donated a set

of dress uniforms to the Sailor of the Year and the Junior

Sailor of the Year. The Navy League sponsored the banquetand has been a strong supporter of the Sea Services.

In addition to the banquet, they also host annual NavyLeague Christmas Ball, donate to the Navy and Marine CorpsBirthday balls and routinely welcome servicemembers to see See SailorsSailorsSailorsSailorsSailors, Page 4

By Petty Officer 1st Class David McKeeU.S. Naval Forces Korea Publi c Affairs

Navy recognizes sailors of the yearKorean culture through tours and other sponsored excursions.

Much of what these Sailors do, and how they do it, would

not be known if the U.S. Navy League did not do such a

great job in promoting and recognizing our Sailors andMarines, Wisecup said.

Wisecup went on to say the Sailors honored at the banquet

are the best of the best for their service to their country

and the Republic of Korea.

They have distinguished themselves at each and every

level of the chain of command and considering the level of

competition at this years board that was not an easy task,Wisecup said.

They are the greatest weapon the U.S. Navy has in defense

of U.S. interests abroad.

The greatest advantage in our military strength is not

technology and weaponry; it is the people who serve in our

United States Armed Forces, Wisecup said. Sailors like those

sitting right here today, those who selflessly volunteered todefend freedom and democracy are what makes our Navy

and nation so strong.Officials selected Anderson and Lave from more than 350

Sailors throughout the peninsula serving at naval and jointcommands like U.S. Forces Korea and the United Nations

KUNSAN AIR BASE An

independent assessment of the care

provided at the Kunsan Medical Group

resulted in an excellent rating.

A week-long Health Services

Inspection of the 8th Medical Groupweek ended April 7.

A Health Services Inspection

measures the groups level of mission

readiness.

The biannual inspection is run by

members of the Air Force Inspection

Agency of the inspector generals office.Every Med Dawg can draw a

straight line connecting his or her job to

the Wings mission, said Col. Lawra

Hawk Lee, 8th Medical Group

commander. We want the 8th Fighter

Wing to have peace of mind knowing

that its medical group is ready to go,whenever called upon.

Kunsan AB medics capture excellent ratingBy Staff Sgt. Erien Clark-Chasse8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

During the last inspection in 2004 theMed Dawgs also received an excellent,

but for the group to get this rating it

takes the whole team.

Teamwork contributed to our

successes big time. From airman to

colonel, everyone contributed to notonly their programs but others that

needed help, said Staff Sgt. Christopher

Dwyer, 8th Medical Operations

Squadron and one of the outstanding

performers from the inspection.

Lee echoed this sentiment and pushed

it one step more.

I want to emphasize that we didvery well because we work together as

a team, Lee said. Every section made

crucial contributions to our success

with three sections earning phenomenal

outstanding scores: epidemiology and

public health surveillance; workerprotection; and dentistry.

The standards used require an

evaluation of status dating back to the

last inspection, which in our case was

2004, he said.

Lee explained that most of them have

been stationed in Korea nine months orless.

One of the biggest challenges was

to try to reconstruct some of the

programs for which some

documentation could not be found, he

said. Not only were we able to

accomplish this, but I believe weve builtthe foundation for future classes to only

improve on what exists today.

Inspection Team Chief Col. BarrySimon agreed.

We took 4,000 data points and

derived this conclusion: the 8th Medical

Group exceeds the high standards ofmedical care you demand and is ready

to keep you in the fight when called,

he said. I would be absolutely elated to

be part of such excellence.

Army to celebrate 2006 Earth DayArmy to celebrate 2006 Earth DayArmy to celebrate 2006 Earth DayArmy to celebrate 2006 Earth DayArmy to celebrate 2006 Earth Day

WASHINGTON Earth Day is an

international event demonstrating

concern and mobilizing support for the

environment.Earth Day was first celebrated on

April 22, 1970, and rallied more than

20 million Americans to become

involved in environmental activities.

This event was the largest

grassroots movement in U. S. history

and created what has become theenvironmental movement.

The event also sparked the first

major pieces of environmental

legislation: the Clean Air Act and Clean

Water Act .

As a worldwide event, Earth Dayrepresents the commitment of the

Korea Region Public Affairs United States and other countries toenvironmental security.

The Army is proud to join with the

nation in celebrating the 36thanniversary of Earth Day on 22 April

2006.

Army Earth Day --- Sustaining the

Environment for a Secure Future

The Installation Management

Agency, Korea Region Office and all

Area Support Activities have established2006 Earth Day Activity plans to be

conducted the Earth Day week

locating Earth Day posters at key

locations in Area I and II installations,

an Earth Day run at Yongsan Garrison

Saturday, a special class with

Department of Defense DependantSchool teachers called Project Wild,

tours for the Daegu American School

students to various environmental

places such as the Camp Henry water

plant, Camp Carroll land farm,

wastewater treatment plant, and the

HAZMART place and a display

focusing on water conservation set upat the Camp Walker Post Exchange.

Although Earth Day is Saturday, and

many celebrations are scheduled on or

near that date, officials said it is

important to remember environmental

responsibility is more than a one-day

event.Army Earth Day exemplifies a daily

commitment to the stewardship of the

public resources entrusted to military

care.

Earth Day is the annual call for

public attention toward environmentalissues. There is only one planet Earth.


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EvacuationEvacuationEvacuationEvacuationEvacuation from Page 1exercise participation.

Officials said leaders are charged withmonitoring the status of noncombatants

within their organizations throughout the

exercise to ensure maximum

accountability and participation.

During the exercise, about 50 volunteer

noncombatants from several USFKcommunities will participate in a limited,

government-funded relocation to a safe

haven.

This part of the exercise will allow

the command to perform a full range of

tasks it would execute during an actual

short-notice evacuation.Noncombatants who are interested

in participating in the trip should contact

their NEO wardens, or Area NEO

representatives as soon as possible, but

no later than Wednesday.

Courageous Channel will also exercisethe latest generation NEO Tracking

System. Officials hope to use NTS to

improve operator proficiency and

demonstrate performance improvements

in the systems ability to track

noncombatants as they move through

the evacuation process from Korea tothe repatriation sites in the continental

United States.

Command Armistice Commission.Anderson will also go on to represent

CNFK for the Commander, Naval

Installations Sailor of the Year

competition in May.

Although recognized for his hard

work and dedication, Anderson believes

an award like Sailor of the Year illustrateshis relationship with his chain of

command and fellow Sailors.

Recognition like this really does come

from a team effort. There are few truly

individual accomplishments in the military

and I feel that receiving this title is really

recognition for our organization in its

entirety because I could not have beensuccessful without the efforts of my chain

of command and my peers, said

Anderson. My family has always been

supportive and understanding, even

when work gets in the way of our

personal lives.Anderson added that personal

performance is a primary criteria and a

Just like with any other mission here

in Korea, preparation is key, Hardin said.Its extremely important for sponsors,

NEO wardens and noncombatants to

work together, taking advantage of this

training opportunity to get their NEO

packets and bags updated and ready for

any contingency.

Participants will process through theEvacuation Control Centers to verify the

completeness and accuracy of NEO

packets, and to become familiar with

processing procedures.

Brown said noncombatant

participation is the most important

aspect of any NEO training.Although we experienced great

success this past fall, our goal remains

100 percent participation during our

Courageous Channel exercises, he said.

This will help in providing realistic training

for both our military personnel whoexecute the mission and noncombatant

personnel who must know what to do in

an actual crisis situation.

Participation in Courageous ChanneI

is mandatory for all Defense

Department-affiliated noncombatants,

to include nonemergency essential U.S.Government employees.

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habit that all Sailors must cultivate.Excellence is a way of life, not a nine-

to-five state of mind, said Anderson.

When you strive to do each thing right,

the first time, every time; doing the right

thing becomes second nature. Whenever

you are in doubt, use your personal

heroes for inspiration. What decisionwould he or she make in your situation?

The afternoon was a celebration for

the accomplishments for two of the

Navys finest and it was a chance for

several organizations to thank the

Navys future inspirations for their

service and to show their support.

In his speech, Chung who frequentlyreminds members of the sea services

stationed in the Republic of Korea who

are far from home and contribute so

much to the security of our country,

that the Navy League will always be

here for them.Wherever the Navy goes, the Navy

League goes, too, Chung said.

YONGSAN GARRISON The

Commanding General, 8th U.S. Army,

Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt, expressed

his deep personal apologies to the

Korean community for a traffic accidentthat caused the death of a Republic of

Korea man who was struck and killed

by a U.S. Army Captain as he drove his

personal vehicle to work here at

approximately 5:00 a.m Wednesday.

On behalf of the men and women

of the 8th U.S. Army, I offer our sincereapology and extend our deepest

sympathy to the family and friends who

have been touched by this unfortunate

accident. Valcourt said.

The man was transported to Joong Ang

University Hospital, and pronounced dead

on arrival by the Korean medical

authorities. The officer was driving to the

post from the Wonhyo-ro area, when

the accident occurred.

Initial reports indicate the individual,who has not been identified, was sitting

in the street when he was struck by the

Captain's personal vehicle.

The officer immediately called 119 and

attempted to render assistance. An

ambulance was summoned by Korean

National Police, but all attempts to savethe man proved unsuccessful as he died

of his injuries while enroute to the hospital.Army officials are cooperating fully

with the investigation.

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The plot of the play is a very simpleone. It takes place during the 1950s.Danny is a popular hot shot at schooland Sandy is a virgin do-goody. They

have a summer fling, but Sandy, whowas going to move for the school year

doesnt and ends up going to the sameschool as Danny. She finds that he is adifferent boy than the one she knew over

the summer and must decide whetherthey really go together.

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Casey troops get greased, entertainedCasey troops get greased, entertainedCasey troops get greased, entertainedCasey troops get greased, entertainedCasey troops get greased, entertainedBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY The touring cast

of Grease came to entertain the troopsat Camp Casey and received as muchentertainment as they gave. Outside ofsmall inconveniences, the trip became

a joyous one, especially when theyvisited the petting zoo of mechanized

armor at Camp Casey.The following performance for

Companies A, B, and C gave the troops

a welcomed respite from their normalduties of maintenance that is scheduledfor Mondays. The group of singers and

actors gave a performance of fivescenes from the famed Broadway

musical that lasted for about half anhour. While signing autographs, theywitnessed the pie-making fun thatSoldiers do to raise money for their

favorite charities.This touring cast of Grease was

auditioned in New York, said BrucePerry, company manager for the troupe.

We toured the states twice, and thenwe came to Asia for two more toursbefore going back.

The most satisfying thing for themembers of the cast is impromptuperformances for the troops thensigning autographs, Perry said.

The cast loves to performspontaneously and improvise with the

audience, especially when they areentertaining troops. For most of the

cast, going to the audience and selectingone of the Soldiers to sing to is a favoriteway to improvise, he said.

When we finish here, we will goback to the states and have a 30-day

break before starting over again, Perrysaid. Only a few of our present casthave been here before, for most of themit is their first time.

PHOTOSBY JIM CUNNINGHAM

The cast of Grease performed five scenes from the hit musical for the troops.

James Isenor gives an impromptu performanceatop a Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a CampCasey tour.

The cast stands in North Korea while listeningto the history of the famous briefing room thatcrosses the border between the two countries.

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JIM CUNNINGHAM

Eclectic performers, Doug Allen and his band play country, rock and blues at Camp Red Cloud.

CAMP RED CLOUD Doug

Allen and the Chicago Mob rolled

into Mitchells Club at Camp Red

Cloud Apri l 13 with Mustang

Sally, and a whole lot of tunes

from Pink Floyd to the great old

Chicago blues in their pockets.

They entertained in three sets from

7 to 10 p.m.

We play some classic rock n

roll, blues and country, said Doug

Allen, leader of the Doug Allen and

the Chicago Mob Band. It depends.

I look at the crowd, and if I see

someone from Texas out there or

people from Chicago, then that

de te rmines the tunes we p lay .

Basically we cover everything fromStevie Ray Vaughn to Chicago

blues. We do some old standards

too.

The concert at Mitchells is the

bands first concert in Korea this

season.

I have been coming to Korea

for five years, Allen said. When I

came before I had a nine piece

band, three females and six males.

This season we are a quartet, three

males and one female.

The members of the band are

ve teran mus ic ians who have

performed in many of the casinos

and venues in major cities of the

United States before entertaining

troops.

Guitar player, Rick Weeth, used to

play with Dr. Hook. He is from La

Cross, Wis. Kristin Collianeli is the

keyboard player and a vocalist. She

is from Seattle, and the drummer is

Joe Hodgett, from Las Vegas.

The group has performed in 82

countries in over f ive years of

touring for the USO, Mora le, Welfare

and Recreation and Armed ForcesEntertainment, Allen said. This year

we will perform 98 concerts in four

and a half months.

Allen is not just a blues singer,

although he grew up in the middle of

classic blues country.

Chicago had a great deal of

influence on me when I was younger,

but I have learned to be more eclectic

because of the demands of the music

business, Allen said. In order to

keep busy in this market, we have to

play to a lot of casino audiences.

Allen lived in Las Vegas two years

and played on the strip. Also, he has

lived in Houston, and played in thelarge venues there. He worked the

largest club in Texas called City

Streets, which would host 3,000 to

4,000 people.

Really, variety has been the key

to our success . However, my

greatest influences are from Stevie

Ray Vaughn to Carlos Santana to

Creed and AC/DC. I developed more

in Chicago than on the road. I

cons ider myse l f p r imar i ly an

entertainer.

Before arriving here, in the last

month the band played casinos all

over the country . They were in

Denver, Las Vegas, Atlantic Cityand Kansas City.

We have a new CD on this tour

and it is all original, Allen said. We

plan to record again when we get

back to the United States. I find it

very rewarding to entertain the men

and women serving our country.

.

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UIJEONGBU Veterans of

Foreign Wars welcomed more than

100 Soldiers at an April 16 Soldier

Appreciation Day event

Today was for the Soldier, a day

when we could offer comradeship

and show our appreciation for all

they do, said Jay Kelker, VFW Post

10215 Uijeongbu Memorial

commander-elect. The sole pur-

pose for this event was to tell the

Soldier thank you.

Many Soldiers pass the VFW post

every day on their way to shop off-

post. April 16 was no different.

Most Soldiers dropping by foundlots of food and fun on their way

downtown.

We donated more than $200 in

food and beverages for th is

occasion, said Chan Yam, Camp

Red Cloud Exchange New Car Sales

representative. These functions

are a very good cause and well

worth it.

We signed 11 new members,

Kelker said . This wasnt

necessarily a membership drive.

Our membership drives are a little

different from this kind of function,

but they came, they saw and theysigned.

The VFW is here to offer the

Soldier not only comradeship, but

also a source for evidence of their

purpose and why they are here in

Korea.

Uijeongbu post members fought in

the Korean War and in Vietnam too.

The Soldier can find first-hand

history here at this post, and they

get it from the horses mouth, from

Soldiers that were there, Kelker

said.

Korean War veteran Jimmy Chu

was present and excited to see many

Soldiers taking advantage of the

comradeship the VFW offers.

All of my family was killed in

1950, including my brothers, Chu

said. VFW means family to me. I

have no other family except my

fellow Soldiers. I am the last of my

family. I would have died too if

American Soldiers hadnt found me

under a bridge. I was one of very

few who su rv ived tha t day inUijeongbu. When I got out, I joined

the VFW, and I have been with it

ever since.

Another Vietnam veteran, Tony

Marino , was a supp ly ch ief in

Thailand at the time.

I have been with the VFW since

1987, Marino said. Most of my

comrades from the Vietnam War are

dead now, but I never forget them.

Today was a very good day ,

about 100 Soldiers intermingled

with us veterans and we signed up

a few to boot, he said.

Post 10215 is an unusual post forthe VFW.

This is a memorial post, it keeps

a lot of history about the Korean

War veterans and it has a legacy

tha t goes back to ear ly 1950

because a few o f ou r members

fought in that war, Kelker said.

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More than 100 Soldiers stopped by the VFW post outside the front gate of Camp Red Cloud April 16. Eleven Soldiers became new members.

By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

Sgt. 1st Class Jeffery Murphy turns the meatat the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 10215.

Sgt. 1st. Class Randell Baley, Jimmy Chu, JefferyMurphy and Challen Jay Kelker stand outsidethe entrance of the Veterans of Foreign Warspost 10215 as the food cooks on the grill April16. Two members are veterans of the KoreanWar and two are veterans of the Vietnam War.


Late Easter Egg Hunt

A Easter egg hunt sponsored by the

Manchus and Area I USO will be held

on Saturday, April 22. from 2 to 4 p.m.

at Camp Casey. POC is Sally Hall at 730-

4466, or 031-869-4466.

Quarterly Ethics

Training

Ethics training make-up sessions will

be held at Camp Red Cloud June 22,

August 24, and October 19 at the Camp

Red Cloud Theater. All sessions begin

at 2 p.m. Sessions at Camp Casey will

be held in the Camp Casey Theater on

May 17, July 19, and September 20.

VFW Post 10215

Meetings

Uijeongbus local VFW Post 10215

meets on the second Sunday of every

month at 2 p.m. The post is locatedoutside the Camp Red Cloud main

gate. For information, call Jay Kelker

at 010-6655-4355.

World Series of Poker,

Round Three

Sign up now at www.crcmwr.com. for

round three of the World Series of Poker.

The event will be held at Camp Stanley

on April 22 and 23 in Reggies Club.

Daily maintenance fee can be paid at

Camp Casey Warriors Club, Camp Red

Cloud Mitchells Sports Grill, or Camp

Stanley Reggies. Participants who sign

up and pay in advance will play in the

first session.

Cancelled Meeting

The Morning Calm Chapter of The

ROCKS, Inc. cancelled the invitation to

all commissioned and non-

commissioned officers peninsula wide

to their professional development

series. It was scheduled to be held 5:30

p.m. tonight at the Hartell House. The

organization plans to reschedule the

event.

Volleyball Team Try-outs

Warrior Country womens volleyball

team try-outs will be held in the Camp

Red Cloud Physical Fitness Center at10 a.m. April 22 and 23.

Warrior Biathlon

Registration for the Warrior Division

Biathlon championship will be from 7:30

a.m to 8:30 at Camp Hovey Physical

Fitness Center. The action will begin at

9 a.m.

Warrior Country Co-Ed

Volleyball Championship

Warrior Country Co-Ed Volleyball

Championship will be held at CRC

Physical Fitness Center on April 22

and 23.

Foodtrak Training

Course Number 2

Area II, III, IV will hold their Foodtrak

Training Course number 2 in the CRC

Education Center at 8 a.m. Monday-

Friday. The events will run all day

each day.


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CAMP RED CLOUD The

sunshine was warm and the smell of

spring flowers lifted the excitement of55 children during the Easter egg hunt

on the Village Green April 14 as they

rushed for the eggs like Oklahomans

during the land rush.

The family members from Camp

Red Cloud Pear Blossom Cottagedonated candy, plastic eggs, and prizes.

Red Cross director Mark Hooper

donated money for our event and

Soldiers from Headquarters and

Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry

Division assisted in the care of thechildren and games, said Natalia Lyons,

Pear Blossom Cottage manager.

Since the Pear Blossom Cottagedidnt have funds for this years Easter

egg hunt, the Red Cross and the Camp

Red Cloud Commissary decided to

donate things and participate so the kidscould have an Easter egg hunt, Hooper

said.

The commissary donated a $25 gift

certificate and candy as well as Easter

egg baskets. Minnie Richardson of the

Outreach Program donated drinks for

everybody.Thats what we are here for, the

Excited children f ind Easter prizesExcited children f ind Easter prizesExcited children f ind Easter prizesExcited children f ind Easter prizesExcited children f ind Easter prizesBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

community, said CRC Manager Jose

Gonzales. Thats what we do, we helpout, anything we can.

I brought my son today and he is

really cleaning up, said Lonnie Walker,

a CRC mother.

All the children are very excitedtoday, she said.

This is one of our most successful

events this year, said Lyons. All the

children are having such a good time,

she said.


Fifty- five children take off for the Easter eggs during Camp Red Clouds Easter egg hunt.

Natalia Lyons gives the prizes to happy Easteregg hunters.

Perhaps the happiest Easter egg hunter of allwon a big prize.E-mail [email protected]

CAMP RED CLOUD As of

April 1, the traveling library bookmobile

no longer visits far-off sites: Camp

Jackson, Camp Castle, the Rodriguez

Range or Camp Bonifas.The book depository program

maximizes resources provided to

Soldiers in remote locations by

leveraging technology, said Daniel

Sadowitz, coordinator, Area I library

system.

Military and civilian personnel at

Camps Bonifas and Jackson willcontinue to have access to a variety

of books, DVDs and other services

through a newly implemented

depository library system. The system

will offer each unit a collection of over

100 books and 50 DVDs drawn fromArea I library collections. Units will

be able to exchange library material

on an ongoing basis as needed.

Additional library services arealways available through the Books By

Mail program, where Soldiers can

access the U.S. Forces Korea online

public access catalog 24 hours a day,

seven days a week at http://

144.59.62.11/Webopac.Furthermore, Soldiers with a valid

library card may order material from

any library by telephone, receiving and

returning material by mail.

This new program provides

Soldiers in remote areas with all of

the services previously available underthe Bookmobile program, but in a

more efficient way, Sadowitz said.

We always welcome comments and

suggestions from our customers in an

ongoing effort to provide quality

service to all authorized library

patrons.

By Frank DeSilva

Area I Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marketing

Bookmobile leaves Area I

Since April 1, the bookmobile no longer visits far off sites.


CAMP RED CLOUD April 1

was not just April Fools Day at Camp

Red Cloud, but a day of serious

billiards for 23 civilian and military

personnel. A billiards nine-ball

championship was held in the

community activities center that

produced seven nine-ball champions,

including the overall champion Master

Sgt. Michael Halsey. The civilian first

prize went to Brandon Soliven; Harold

Lance took second prize, and RenataCarter took third prize. Halsey also

took first prize in the military

category; second prize went to Spc.

Perez Domingo and third prize went

to Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Dixon.

The event was hosted by the Camp

Red Cloud Community Activity

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selects seven winnersselects seven winnersselects seven winnersselects seven winnersselects seven winners

Twenty-three civilians and military personnel played each other in a tournament of heavycompetition to select seven champions.

Center, Uijeongbu area. The aim of

the tournament was to produce the

best of the best pool players,

according to James Underwood,

Recreation Programmer.

According to the World

Standardized Rules of Nine-Ball, it is

played with nine object balls

numbered one through nine and a cue

ball. On each shot, the first ball the

cue ball contacts must be the lowest

numbered ball on the table, but the

balls need not be pocketed in order.

If a player pockets any ball on a legalshot, he remains at the table for

another shot, and continues until

missing, committing a foul, or

winning the game by pocketing the

nine-ball. A match ends when one of

the players has won the required

number of games.

Area I Public Affairs

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YYYYYongsan plants strong community relationsongsan plants strong community relationsongsan plants strong community relationsongsan plants strong community relationsongsan plants strong community relations Area II Soldiers observe Arbor Daytradition with local community members

YONGSAN GARRISON More than 150

American and Korean Soldiers, civilians and officials

observed Korean Arbor Day with tree planting

ceremonies April 10.This is the first year the Republic of Korea observed

the traditional holiday in a new way.

From 1946 to 2005, Koreans officially celebrated

the planting of trees with a national holiday;

however, last year the Korean government decided

to remove the days national holiday status. Instead,

Koreans are urged to commemorate nature in theirown way.

In honor of the arbor day tradition, Area II Korean

and U.S. Soldiers, Yongsan-gu officials and Seoul

residents planted trees on Yongsan Garrison and a local

neighborhood.

Korean Arbor Day is a day of renewal, which began

soon after the Korean War, said Area II CommanderCol. Ron Stephens. We take great pride in sharing

this activity with you.

Stephens said they were planting trees not only on

the ground, but also in their hearts, to ensure a lasting

friendship between our two peoples.

Yongsan-gu Mayor Park Jang-kyu, Stephens and

other Korean and U.S. officials began by planting atree near the 8th U.S. Army Memorial on Yongsan

Garrison. They also dedicated a monument in

commemoration of the day.

Stephens said he believes the gesture will spawn

By Sgt. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs

growth of even better community relations.

Later, participants moved to the nearby Maebong

Hill near Danguk University to plant about 200 Korean

nut pine trees.During his welcoming speech, Park said he was

pleased to celebrate the arbor day tradition with

neighbors from the United States military.

These trees we are planting today will grow

Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens and Yongsan-gu Mayor Park Jang-kyu plant a Korean nut pine tree April 10.SGT. SEO KI-CHUL

See TTTTTreereereereeree, Page 12

Children learn about military way of life

YONGSAN GARRISON More

than 20 pre-school children got a little

initiation to military life April 4 at theYongsan Child Development Center

parking lot.Children surrounded an Army

Humvee, while Soldiers explained how

everything works.

April is the Month of the Military

Child, said Maria Farrulla, CDCprogram assistant. The kids need to

know what their mom and dad do in the

military.

Farrulla said the community

celebrates the month with different kinds

of activities.

That includes introduction of militaryequipment, Meal-Ready-Eat tasting and

face painting for camouflage, she said.

The Area II Support Activity and 176th

Finance Battalion coordinated the activity.176th Finance Battalion Soldiers Spc.

Frances Hiatt and Spc. Elicka Hernandez

volunteered to explain the Humvee, acommon vehicle in todays U.S. military.

Many of the children got into the

vehicle for the first time, Hernandez

said. Basically, they asked what it is

used for and how it operates.


strong and tall and provide beauty and greenery to

many people and symbolize Korean-American

friendship , Park said. We will also make many city

parks and start green projects throughout Yongsandistrict.

Park said they will do their best to make Yongsan

green.

SGT. SEO KI-CHUL


Spc. Frances Hiatt and Elicka Hernandez, both from 176th Finance Battalion explain about the militaryvehicle, Humvee to a group of kids at Yongsan Child Development Center parking lot April. 4.

Some were curious to know if the

Humvees had air conditioning, she said.

Hernandez also gave tips on safety,

while letting children hook up seat beltsby themselves in the back seat.

I think we show a good example of

Soldiers, Hiatt said. I had experience

as a military child when my father was a

drill sergeant in the Army.

She said military kids have strong

minds because they do everything their

parents go through, like deployments and

moves to other countries.

Hiatt said she loves to do things for

kids and the community.

She recommended parents spendmore time with children, and talk abouttheir childhood and military careers.

Many children said they would like

to join the military when they grow up.

I want to be a Soldier like my daddy,

said Charles Bender.

Children hunt forEaster surprises atYongsan Library

YONGSAN GARRISON

More than 50 preschool childrenand parents gathered at theYongsan Garrison Library to get

a better understanding of the

Easter holiday while looking for

eggs April 11.

Kids dont have as many

opportunities overseas as we do

back at home for the Easter egghunt, said story time volunteer

Sarah Ball. It is traditional for

little kids to have this kind of

activity before Easter day.

Ball said she wanted to help

children immerse themselves into

that kind of tradition.

Before starting the egg hunt,four volunteer parents read some

Easter-related fairy tales. A

majority of children attend regular

story time class every Tuesday at

the library.

As soon as the door to the


See EggEggEggEggEgg, Page 12


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Middle schoolers kick butt at event


SGT. SEO KI-CHUL

YONGSAN GARRISON More

than 200 Yongsan teenagers gathered

at the Seoul American Middle School

courtyard April 5 to learn about

cigarettes and how tobacco affects

their health at a Kick Butts Day.

Kick Butts Day is a campaign fortobacco-free kids. It is an annual

celebration of youth advocacy,

leadership and activism. Thousands of

youth in the states and around the

world join the fight against smoking

every April under the slogan, Stand

out, Speak up and Seize control.Since teachers stay with their

students for about six hours a day,they impact heavily on a students

life, said Theresia Lee, SAMS school

nurse. We needed to educate our

students to know the hazards of

smoking.Prevention is the best cure, she

said.

Lung and throat cancer, heart

disease, stroke and emphysema are

just some of the life-threatening

diseases linked to smoking tobacco,

Lee said.According to recent surveys on

teen tobacco use, about 31 percent of

local high school respondents have

Seoul American Middle School 6th-grader Sarana Redwine demonstrates the harmfuleffects of c igarettes with a damaged lung April 5 at the SAMS courtyard.

tried smoking, even one or two puffs,

said 18th Medical Command HealthPromotion Program Supervisor Suh

Ok-hee. About 60 percent of themsmoked a whole cigarette for the first

time when they were 11-14 years old.

Suh said it shows how important

preventive education can be for middle

school-aged students.

Suh provided statistics that show

smoking kills more than 400,000Americans every year. That is more

than alcohol, cocaine, crack, heroin,

homicide, suicide, car accidents, fires

and AIDS combined.

Groups from the middle school,

Students Against Destructive

Decisions and Health Promotion

program coordinators volunteered toget the word out.

Displays showed how harmful

ingredients, including ammonia, toilet

cleaner and fluid butane are found in

cigarettes. They also presented

essays, posters, photographs and

audio-visual materials to inform aboutthe dangers of smoking.

Some of the SADD students

demonstrated how smoking hurts

lungs.

Seventh-grader Megan Dees said she

was quite shocked when she saw the

shape of a discolored and damaged lung.

See SmokingSmokingSmokingSmokingSmoking, Page 12

Campaign teaches harmful

effects of tobacco products

Commissary ClosureThe Yongsan Commissary will be closedMonday-Tuesday for inventory. Forinformation, call 736-3022

ACU Sewing Service

Area II Sewing Center has resumedservices. For information, call 723-3949or 8451.

NEO Volunteers WantedArea II family members and nonessentialDoD civilians who wish to participate inthe evacuation fly-away portion of theupcoming Courageous ChannelNoncombatant Evacuation Operationmust apply by Wednesday. The trip toJapan involves three nights from May18-21. Those selected by random lotterymust attend two briefings before theexercise. Applications are available fromunit NEO wardens, or the Area II Website at http://area2.korea.army.mil.

Completed applications should be e-mailed to [email protected] orsubmitted through your NEO warden.

HolocaustCommemoration

A Holocaust Remembrance DayCommemoration will be held 10-11:30 a.m.Tuesday at the South Post Chapel. Thecommemoration will include the lightingof candles, prayers, poems, skits, guestspeakers and a photo display. Forinformation, call 738-5950.

Community Health Fairand Five-Kilometer Run

Join the Area II, MWR and 18thMEDCOM Community Health Fair 9

a.m.-2 p.m. April 29 in the Collier FieldHouse parking area. Information will beavailable on cholesterol, blood pressure,nutrition, dental and many other healthconcerns. For information, call 738-5171.

Itaewon Acres Yard SaleItaewon Acres on Yongsan South Postwill have a PCS yard sale 8 a.m.-noontomorrow. Parking is limited in theneighborhood, but additional parking isavailable by the gas station. Forinformation, call Jenn Meyer, 010-8698or e-mail [email protected].

Talent Sought for Asian-

American Pacific Islander

Heritage ObservanceDancers, singers and other talentindividuals or groups are invited toparticipate in the May 6 Area II Asian-American Pacific Islander HeritageObservance. For information, call MasterSgt. McClure at 738-5950 or MarioFarrulla at 738-5254.

ACS needs 300 VolunteersThree hundred volunteers are neededfor registration, swimming, bowling,barbecue and fun-and-game activitiesduring the Army Community ServiceJune Jamboree. Additionally, 100 one-on-one buddies are needed. The

jamboree will be held June 2 at YongsanGarrison. For information, call 738-5311.

Heart Walk-a-thonJoin 18th Medical Command participantsfor a walk-a-thon, picnic and games 11a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Namsan Park inSeoul. The 8th U.S. Army Dixie LandEnsemble will perform. For information,call 1st Lt. Mike Schardinger at 010-8593-6418 or 737-6890.


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YONGSAN GARRISON

Many Area II residents think of the

Yongsan Main Post Club as a place to

go for food and entertainment. ButArea II Morale, Welfare and

Recreation officials are betting people

will also think of it as U.S. Forces

Koreas premier conference facility.

We are the lowest price rental

room or conference center on any

base throughout Korea, said Area IIBusiness Program Manager Dan

Melton.

Melton even compared their

services with what is available on the

Korean economy. The center canaccommodate up to 200 people in its

downstairs venue and 100 peopleupstairs.

With more than $250,000 invested

this year, the Main Post Club

Conference Center is making moves

to upgrade its technology offerings.

Conference rooms are equippedwith theater-size screens, video

projectors and wireless Internet

connections. The wireless Internet

connection is available throughout the

facility, including dining areas.

A free wireless Internet hotspot

serves a dual purpose, said Main Post

Conference center offers solut ionsConference center offers solut ionsConference center offers solut ionsConference center offers solut ionsConference center offers solut ions

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

Club Manager Walter Cade.

We did it for the conference

center, but if you to come in with yourlaptop, the services are available, he

said. People can check their e-mailor surf the Web on their laptops

during lunch at the club for free.

Other wi-fi hotspots have

cropped up at Yongsan locales like the

Army and Air Force Exchange TownHouse and South Post Burger King

and Popeyes. The Dragon Hill Lodge

offers a wi-fi service, but charges a

user fee.

Cade said the Main Post Club is now

putting finishing touches on a new

video teleconferencing service.We came up with this high-tech

conference-center concept, Melton

said. It helps the community to have

a place to hold conferences ormeetings.

Melton said they are always looking

to better serve the customer.We hope the upgrades will enhance

the business, Melton said. There are

only three or four places that have

video teleconferencing capabilities.

Video teleconferencing centers are

in major command headquarters, he

said.You cant go anywhere else in an

MWR facility and have that

capability, Melton said.

Cade said the Main Post Club will

Main Post Club touts viability

as high-tech meeting place

See SolutionsSolutionsSolutionsSolutionsSolutions, Page 12

Main Post Club conference rooms can seat 100-200 peoplePHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Left: Head Chef MarkMacIntosh prepares ameal in the Main PostClub kitchen. The cluboffers catering services

to conferences.

Above: The Yongsan Main Post Club is set tooffer video teleconferencing services at thefacilitys conference center.


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The campaign is really good,

Dees said. It teaches what willhappen to you when you start

smoking.

Dees said she thinks they can lower

the number of underage smokers.

Nonsmoking leads to a better

environment for everybody, she

said.To draw student-wide participation,

SADD students gave away gifts to

students who successfully completeda feedback form on the event.

Principal Darrell Mood said this

kind of learning activity cannot be

well-demonstrated in the classroom.I was excited with many students

from different age groups involved,Mood said. They could interact with

each other while seeing graphically

illustrated displays we are trying to

promote for the Kick Butts campaign.

Its potentially very powerful.

Eighth-grader Brittany Kraner, one

of the SADD volunteers, said shewanted to be a part of the event and it

was quite interesting.

The campaign turned out to be

very educational, Kraner said. Ithink it helped my friends keep

themselves away from gross things.

I hope they never try a cigarette oreven touch them.

from Page 9Eg gEg gEg gEg gEg greading room opened, children walked

into the room and filled their baskets

with eggs of all kinds containing

chocolates and candies.

Some of the children shouted Ifound it, after finding an egg and sat

down in a group to have them withother kids.

Volunteers also drew raffle tickets

and gave away gift certificates to get

childrens attention.

Christopher Ball, 10, who helpedhis mother preparing the event for

about a week said he had fun at the

event.

I volunteered to put candies into

the eggs and spread them out

everywhere, Ball said. I was happy

to help my mom and see the kidssmiling with all the candy.

Angela Bean, who volunteered as a

story teller, said the Easter egg huntwas a huge success and most children

actively participated.

When I said, It could have been

worse, while telling a story, the kids

repeated the same phrase, Bean said.

It was a fun way for the preschoolersto interact with each other and their

parents.Some children arrived late, but

nobody went home empty handed.

I saw many children taking their

own eggs out of their basket to give

them to other kids, Sarah Ball said.She also praised the other children

because of their good manners.

When you have an Easter egg hunt

event, you have to guess how many

children are going to be and how many

eggs each child will find, Sarah Ball

said.I believe the children could learn

early on how to share with those who

could not get many, she said.E-mail [email protected]

Kim Ji-hyun from Yongsan districtspark and greenery division said the U.S.

Army and its residents are not just

guests, but important members of the

Yongsan district.

We have many issues that need to

be done under mutual understanding and

cooperation, Kim said. This is a verygood example.

Kim said her office supports any

event that brings a positive influence

to the relationship between twogroups.

Many Soldiers taking part in the

tree plant ing said i t was good

interaction with Korean Augmentationto the U.S. Army Soldiers and local

neighbors.

It was a great time even though I

got a little dirty, said Staff Sgt.

Keesha Banks, Area II Support

Activity. Someday, I would like to

proudly tell my grandchildren Iplanted these trees on the Land of

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work with groups that want to have

video teleconferences on or off the

peninsula.

Well do what we can to

accommodate the customer, he said.

One advantage for conference

attendees is the catering service the

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By Elaine Wilson

Special to American Forces Press Service

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas Deployed toAfghanistan for a year, Army Lt. Col. Timothy

Newcomer will miss his sons prom, high school

graduation and, a few months later, his departure to

college.

But his son, Matt, is not upset in the least. He

loves to be a soldier, and if it makes him happy, it

makes me happy, said Matt, a high school senior.How can I possibly complain that hes not watching

me graduate when hes out there sacrificing for our

nation?

As a military child, Matt represents a segment of

the military population sometimes referred to as

unsung heroes because of the level of sacrifice they

never signed on the dotted line to make. Children arereally the hidden heroes of the military family, said

Julie Coffey, a 20-year counselor at Robert G. Cole

Jr./Sr. High School here. Their sacrifices may not be

as visible as the sacrifices of servicemembers, but areno less important.

Ive seen the faces and names change, but the

challenges confronting military children always seemto remain the same throughout the years, Coffey said.

The challenges, in part, include frequent moves and

subsequent loss of friendships, separation from parents

due to temporary duty or deployments, and academic

struggles when faced with differing curriculums and

state requirements.Moving so much has made me cautious, said

Keena Fisher, a high school junior who said she has

moved so much she cant count the moves on both

my hands. Keena is the daughter of Army Sgt. 1st

Class Daniel Scott and wife, Tina.

I used to find best friends right away, get really

close, but then Id have to move. It was

devastating. I dont get as close to peopleanymore, she said. I still open up but not as much

as I used to.

The hardest part for me is not making new friends,

its leaving the old ones behind, Matt added. You

know youre never going back. And no matter how

hard you try to stay in touch, the

friendships drift away over time.As friendships are lost

throughout the years, Coffey said

military children protect themselves

by learning not to put down roots

as quickly or deeply. They may

look like they are making friends,

but, for many, its not the samedepth of commitment (as nonmilitary children).

While the separations can be painful, Coffey said,

military children also manage to pick up a positive

attribute along the way adaptability.Keena said past moves have better prepared her for

future challenges. When I was younger, change

freaked me out, but not now. Moving so much hastaught me to deal with transitions better, she said.

When I go to college, I dont think it will be as hard

for me as other kids. I know how to adjust to change

and feel prepared.

Their ability to adapt has been called upon frequently

in recent years, as military children have beenconfronted with the possibility that their parents could

be sent to fight in a war.

Amazingly, Coffey said, many middle and high

schoolers take the separation in stride, most likely due

to a support system of military friends and families

familiar with the pain and struggles.

Im here with my family and friends, and my father

is alone in Afghanistan having to meet all new people,Matt said. I realize the separation probably hurts him

more than me. I dont think its right to be selfish or

self-indulgent when our parents are fighting for our

freedom.

For the most part, even elementary-age children

seem to have an uncanny ability

to adapt, said Jayne Hatton, FortSam Houston Elementary School

principal.

After a while, I just dealt with

it, said Marlene Renz, a fifth

grader. Renzs father, Lt. Col.

Evan Renz, is a surgeon for the

Brooke Army Medical Center burnunit on a six-month deployment to Iraq.

Im just happy hes coming home soon. It really

helps that we can e-mail and talk on the phone a lot,

Marlene said.Some children handle the separation better than

others, Hatton said, so most military schools keep a

keen eye on their students for signs of stress ordepression and offer a variety of programs to help

transitioning students. A more widespread concern

for elementary students is academics, the principal

said.

The children are coming from schools from

throughout the nation and the world with educationalexperiences that are inconsistent with Texas

requirements, Hatton said. We have to help them

adapt to a new environment. Its hard enough to

come to a new school without having to struggle

academically.

Frequent moves, separations can be tough for military kids

The hardest part for

me isnt making new

friends, its leaving the

old ones behind.Matt Newcomer


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subterfuge and falseidentities to beat him at hisown game. (Harrison Ford,Paul Bettany)

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professional ballroomdancer volunteers at a NewYork public school to teachdance. The hip-hop instinctsof his students soon clashwith his ballroom methods,so he teams up with them tocreate a new style of dance.Eventually the students trusthim and he becomes theirmentor. (Antonio Banderas,Rob Brown)

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people who love date moviesand people who hate them.The story is about hopelessromantic Julia Jones, whohas finally met the man of herdreams, the very BritishGrant Funkyerdoder. Butbefore they can have their BigFat Greek Wedding, theyllhave to Meet the Parents;hook-up with The WeddingPlanner, and contend withGrants friend Andy aspectacularly beautifulwoman who wants to put anend to her Best Friends

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a true story, Eight Below isan action-adventure aboutloyalty and the bonds offriendship set in the extremewilderness of Antarctica.The film tells the story ofthree members of ascientific expedition: JerryShepard, his best friend,Cooper, and a ruggedAmerican geologist, who areforced to leave behind theirteam of beloved sled dogsdue to a sudden accident andperilous weather conditionsin Antarctica. (Paul Walker,

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The power of puri f ied acts, thinkingThe power of puri f ied acts, thinkingThe power of puri f ied acts, thinkingThe power of puri f ied acts, thinkingThe power of puri f ied acts, thinkingBy Chaplain (Maj.) Allen Staley121st General Hospital

A r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sCatholic MassSaturday 4 p.m. CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

Noon Camp Casey StoneChapel

1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel

Eucharistic EpiscopalSunday 5:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel

Latter Day SaintsSunday 1 p.m. Crusader Chapel

ProtestantSunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Castle Chapel

10 a.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel11 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM

Chapel, Camp HoveyChapel Theater, StanleyChapel, Camp CaseyCrusader Chapel

Protestant (COGIC)Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

Protestant Contemporary

Protestant GospelSunday 11 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel

Korean ServicesSunday 9 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM Chapel

7 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel,CRC Warrior Chapel

1st Sunday 1 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel2nd/3rd Sun. 2 p.m. Camp Jackson ChapelTuesday 7 p.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel

6:30 p.m. Camp Castle Chapel

During Yellow Dust season, my

family and I have come to appreciatethe value of our investment in air

filtering devices for our living quarters.

In fact, most people have grown to rely

upon various types of filters in our

everyday lives.

We drink filtered water, breath

filtered air, take photographs throughfiltered lenses and drive vehicles

equipped with filtering devices.

The common purpose of each of

these is to sift or screen out those things

that are harmful.

These filters allow only those things

that are pure, clean or beneficial to pass

through.

The intent is to protect us from harmand allow proper function.

The reason we go to this muchtrouble and expense is that we value the

quality of our health, the effectiveness

of our equipment, and the purity of our

photographs. These are all valuable

investments.Wouldnt it be great if we could

obtain a filter that would purify and

protect our greatest investmentour

mind, or inner self?

Im not talking about mind

controla devious attempt to control

others. Im talking about self-control,or the ability to keep our own thought-

life in check and act responsibly

towards others and ourselves.

You could call this purifiedthinking.

Someone once said, Sew a thought,reap an action. In other words, our

minds are the source of our actions, and

we tend to do what we spend our time

thinking of.

The secret of right living; therefore,is right thinking.

Have you ever struggled to do this

consistently?

Consider the advice of the Apostle

Paul in the book of Philippians, chapter

three. Paul explains how the peace of

God can guard your hearts andminds. He then gives the practical

advice to focus our thinking on the

following things: whatever is true,

noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable,excellent or praiseworthy.

I encourage you to think of these asa series of spiritual filters through

which all your thoughts must pass. If

any thoughts dont measure up, reject

them. If this sounds too naive or

simplistic, I challenge you to give it atry and see if it doesnt change not only

the way you look at life, but how you

live it each day.

Sound impossible? In our own

strength it is, but remember these

encouraging words in Philippians

chapter four, I can do everythingthrough Him who gives me strength.

Sunday 6 p.m. Camp Stanley (Reggies)

Religion


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As newcomers spend time in Korea

getting to know the countrys culture

and people, it quickly becomes

apparent just how long Koreas history is. Those

interested in gaining firsthand experience with thecountrys 5,000 year-old history and culture need

not look any further than Gyeongju City.

The history of Gyeongju dominates a huge part

of Korean history. This 2000-year-old city holds a

vast array of important Korean treasures.

Its no exaggeration when Koreans refer to

Gyeongju as the city of Korean history and culture.Starting with the citys establishment in 57 B.C.,

Gyeongju was the capital of the Shilla Kingdom for

nearly a millennium. For almost 300 years of that

time, following the Shilla conquest of the Koguryo

and Baekche kingdoms, it was the ruling city of the

entire Korean peninsula.The easiest way to learn more about the history

of Gyeongju and the 1,000-year Shilla Dynasty is to

visit the Gyeongju National Museum. It houses

more than 100,000 items, with approximately 3,000

of them on display. Additional information on the

museum is available at gyeongju.museum.go.kr.

At the time of the Shilla Dynasty, Buddhism was

the countrys dominant religion. Nowhere in Koreais the countrys Buddhist heritage more prominently

displayed than at Seokgulam Grotto and Bulguksa

Temple.

Seokgulam Grotto is a cave temple. It is

assumed to have been constructed in 751 by Prime

Minister Kim Dae-seong. Seokgulam Grotto and

Bulguksa Temple are certified as two of worldsmost significant Buddhist shrines by the United

Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural

Organization and represent the art and science of

the Unified Shilla Dynasty.

It has been approximately 1,450 years since

Bulguksa was built by King Beopheung. It was rebuiltby Prime Minister Kim Dae-seong about 1,230 years

ago and restored to its original condition in 1973.

One can experience the essence of the sophisticated

Shilla style by visiting the pagodas and the Buddhist

buildings in the temple complex.

Visitors can reach the area by bus, train or

vehicle. As an example, there are four trains a day

from Daegu to Gyeongju.

The experience of visiting Gyeongju can leave a

lasting impression.

You dont know how old this country is untilyou actually get here. Visiting Gyeongju was a truly

pleasurable experience, said Staff Sgt. Scott

Collum, one of 25 Stryker Brigade Soldiers from

Fort Lewis, Wash., who toured the historic sites

while in Korea for the Joint Reception, Staging,

Onward Movement and Integration Exercise 2006.

For more information on Gyeongju, visit http://www.gyeongju.go.kr/eng/main/index.asp.

Monstrous guardians greet visitors as they enter the temple area. Buddhists believe the guardians keep harm away from the temple.

PHOTOS BY CPL. PARK MYUNG-JOON

The color and design of Bulguksa temples decorative wooden roof displays intricate craftsmanship.

Many Koreans believe if you can build a pagoda with pebbleswithout tipping it over your wishes will come true.

Bulguksa temple is a prime example of Shilla Dynastyarchitecture. The colors, patterns and style of Bulguksa reflectclassic Korean Buddhism.

Feature

By Cpl. Park Myung-joon19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)


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Korean-American

Earth Day Run Set

A Korean-American Earth Day 5-K

Run, will be held 8:30 a.m. Saturday at

the Camp Carroll Fitness Center.

Runners may register until 8 a.m. the

morning of the race. First and second

place awards will be presented in the

following male and female age

categories: 29 and under; 30-39; 40-49;

50 and over. The first 48 finishers

receive a free t-shirt. For more

information, contact Carlos Algarin at

765-8287/8118.

Fitness Instructors,

Personal Trainers Sought

The Crown Jewel Sports and Fitness

Center is seeking group fitness

instructors and personal trainers. All

applicants must be certified, preferably

with a current CPR/First Aid

certification. For more information, call

Carlos Algarin at 765-8287/8118.

Win a Trip to the States

Participants can win a round-trip

ticket to the United States, or an LG

laptop computer, by registering in

MWRs RecTrac. By registering

before July 7 with RecTrac at anysports and fitness, recreation center,

arts & crafts center or autmotiove

skills center, individuals will become

eligible for a drawing to be

conducted on American Forces

Network - Korea during the last week

of June. For information on RecTrac

or the drawing, call 723-3730.

Swim Instructor Sought

A Child and Youth Services swim

instructor is being sought for the

Yongsan area. The job is a NF-03 position

with a salary ranging form 26K-34K per

year. Applicants must submit resume and

NAF application DA Fo

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