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YONGSAN– Curfew hours wereadjusted and the policy amendedTuesday throughout U.S. Forces Korea.Changes are routinely made whenappropriate, as part of a continuousassessment process.

Effective immediately, off-installationcurfew for all USFK servicemembersis midnight to 5 a.m. Sunday throughThursday, and from 1 to 5 a.m. onFriday, Saturday and holidays (holidaysinclude U.S. national holidays, USFKtraining holidays and U.S.-observedROK holidays).

The previous curfew, implementedOct. 8 of last year, was in effectbetween midnight and 5 a.m. every day.Between Sept. 23 and Oct. 7, thecurfew hours had been amended to 9p.m. to 5 a.m.

The new curfew also removescivilians, including Department of

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Live webcast connects general to Korean publicBy 1st Lt. Tom WenzUSFK Public Affairs

Defense civilians, DoD-invitedcontractors and Status of ForcesAgreement-status family members,from mandatory compliance, althoughthey are still highly encouraged to adhereto the curfew hours. Civilians, notincluded in the pre-September 2004curfew, were included under mandatorycompliance in the curfew implementedSept. 23 of last year because of thenature of a specific threat.

The curfew changes reflect the latestreadiness and force protectionassessments, analysis of general andspecific threats, inputs from a varietyof expert and leadership advisors, andconsideration of numerous other factorssuch as quality of life impact for allSOFA-status personnel.

Within the broad context for thesechanges, the command also weighed

Sgt. Kim Byung-jin, Headquarters and Headquarters Company senior KATUSA (left)shows the new Korean flag patch to Cpl. Han Sang-yong (center) and Cpl. Baek Ki-woon. Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers are now authorized to wear thepatch sewn on the right shoulder of the battle dress uniform, where American Soldierswear the U.S. flag patch. KATUSA Soldiers will be issued the patches as their unitsreceive them.

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YONGSAN – Combined Forces CommandCommander, Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, welcomedtough questions from the Republic of Korea’s“netizen” public here, in a live internet paneldiscussion Feb. 23.

The webcast featured a panel of six reportersrepresenting three prominent ROK Web sites thatfocus primarily on military issues, and wasmoderated by Yu Yong-Weon of the Korean Website Military World. Panelists asked a variety ofquestions covering hot topics from thetransformation of United States Forces Korea tothe now self-disclosed North Korean nuclearcapabilities claim.

The discussion was carried live on Chosun.comand the USFK dual-language Good Neighbor Website, with more than 28,000 viewers tuning in duringthe webcast. Thousands more have tuned in afterthe fact, and the broadcast can still be viewed atwww.usfk.or.kr by clicking on the Internet

Discussion banner or at http://bemil.chosun.com.The streaming video is not available in the Army’sKorea Wide Area Network.

“I think it’s important for both the Koreans andthe Americans to reach out and engage one anotherin candid dialogue,” said LaPorte. “It’s programsof this nature that allow us to better communicatewith each other. The USFK servicemembers workvery hard performing their rolls and tasks, whichis the security of the Republic of Korea. They alsowork very hard being good neighbors with theKorean people.”

The general said the possibility of North Koreapossessing nuclear weapons is a serious threat tothe international community and should concerneveryone.

“Nations should work together in harmony, andwork together using diplomatic means in order tosolve problems,” said LaPorte. “The cry throughoutthe international community to North Korea is tocome back to the six-party talks, and use dialogueas a means to solve this problem.”

One major issue of concern to the Korean public

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Gen. Leon J. LaPorte responds to a question during a liveinternet webcast at the Yongsan Hartell House Feb. 23. Thewebcast is available for viewing at www.usfk.or.kr.

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MP BlotterThe following entries were excerpted

from the past several weeks militarypolice blotters. These entries may beincomplete and do not determine theguilt or innocence of any person.

Infantry not the only ones worthy of award

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By Sgt. Jacob BoyerFort Eustis Public Affairs

! At 1:50 p.m., Feb. 22, the MilitaryPol ice stat ion was telephonical lynotified of an assault consummated bya battery. Investigation by KoreanNational Police revealed that at thetime, date and location of the reportSubject One struck Subject Two in thearm with a vehicle ice scraper. SubjectOne was transported to the MP stationby the mi l i tary pol ice, where herendered a written statement denyingthe above offense. KNP was notified ofthe incident and decl ined furtherinvestigative perview. Subject One wasescorted off post and Subject Two wasreleased. This is a final report.

! At 12:10 a.m.Feb. 19, the MPswere not i fed of an assaultconsummated by batter. Investigationdisclosed that Subject One and SubjectTwo were involved in a verbalaltercation, which turned physical whenSubject One struck Subject Two with aclosed fist causing a minor cut to thelower lip. Subjects One and Two wereapprehended and transported to theProvost Marshal’s Office for furtherprocessing. Subject Two wastransported to the Troop Medical Clinic,treated and released. Subject One wasgiven a series of Field Sobriety Tests,which were passed. Subject One wasthen transported to the TMC where hewas given a command-directed bloodalcohol test, with results pending. At2;45 p.m. Feb. 19, Subject One wasreleased to his unit. Subject One wasadvised of his rights, which he waived,attesting to the incident. This is analcohol-related incident. Investigationcontinues by MPI.

! At approximately 4 p.m. Feb. 21,MPs were notified of a larceny of Armyand Air Force Exchange Serviceproperty. Investigation disclosed that asubject was observed via closed circuittelevision placing one bottle of JimBeam alcohol in his backpack andexiting the PX without rendering properpayment. The individual was detainedby AAFES security until the MPs arrived.The subject was apprehended andtransported to the PMO where he wasadvised of his legal rights, which hewaived, attesting to the incident. Thesubject was further processed andreleased to his unit. This is a finalreport.

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There’s been a debate going onfor qui te some t ime as to whoexac t ly deserves to wear theCombat Infantryman Badge. TheCIB has long been an award givento infantrymen who tested theirmettle on the front lines in ournation’s wars.

But since the beginning of theGlobal War on Terrorism, the frontlines aren’t as clearly defined.Soldiers who signed up to betankers, engineers, artillerymen andcavalry scouts have all foundthemselves in heavy fighting, andmany have found themselvesperforming infantry duties on thebattlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Many have begun expressing theopinion that they should be eligible forthe CIB just like any 11 Bravo.

I’m not necessarily one who agreeswith that notion, but I do agree it isabout time to find some way torecognize those among us who have

fought and suffered every bit as muchas any infantryman.

Last week, the Army announced thecreation of the Close Combat Badge,an award that will recognize armor,

cavalry, field artillery and combatengineer Soldiers, colonel and below,who served as infantry in unitspurposefully reorganized to routinelyconduct infantry-unique close combatmissions and personally present andunder fire while conducting thosetypes of missions.

The badge will be awarded to allSoldiers who have met the criteriasince Sept. 11, 2001, and it will beginto be awarded in March.

It is time for these Soldiers to be

recognized for doing a job they neverthought they’d have to do, and doingit well.

Many of them, accustomed to firingshells from Abrams tanks and Paladin

howitzers, have had to learnnew skills on the job in a placewhere on-the-job training isn’tnecessarily something youwant to look into.

The award holds them upto close to the samestandards established for theCIB, but as a separate badge,

it takes nothing away from the CIB.If we’re all Soldiers, and we’re all

supposed to be proficient in ourSoldier skills and ready to fight justlike any infantryman, it makes sensethat those who find themselves doingan infantry job in a unit that’s beentasked to perform infantry functionsshould be recognized with an award.

Like I said, it shouldn’t be the CIB.It never should have.

That award is something special tothe men who have signed up for theArmy’s toughest job.

They went through the Army’stoughest training, and they deserve anaward that sets them apart as theSoldiers best prepared to do the workof seizing and holding ground, theArmy’s primary function.

The CCB doesn’t take anythingaway from them, but it does add alittle motivation for those who arefighting right alongside them, in mostlythe same ways as them.

(Editor’s Note: Sgt. Boyer is editorof the Fort Eustis Wheel.)

“It is time for these Soldiers tobe recognized for doing a job theynever thought they’d have to do,and doing it well.”

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Scholarships AvailableScholarships AvailableScholarships AvailableScholarships AvailableScholarships AvailableThe Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Phi LambdaChapter will award scholarships to deserving highschool seniors in the Republic of Korea. Scholarshipswill be awarded based on the application, writtenessay, transcript, interview and letters ofrecommendation from a teacher, administrator,religious or community leader.Interested high school seniors can contact theirguidance counselors at any of the four DoDDS highschools or contact Chris Fland at 011-9671-2264,Larry Fuller at 011-9972-0751, or Wendell Mooreat 011-9101-4060. Deadline for submission is March15.

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Estate Claim NoticesEstate Claim NoticesEstate Claim NoticesEstate Claim NoticesEstate Claim NoticesA summary court martial off icer has beenappointed to oversee the personal effects ofPfc. James Miller VI, who died Jan. 30. Millerwas a Medical Services Corps Soldiers. Anyoneowing debt to, or claiming debt against, theestate should contact Maj. Sylvia Bennett at768-8858 or sylvia.bennett@korea.army.mil.

A summary court martial off icer has beenappointed to oversee the personal effects ofDaniel O. Jordan, who died Jan. 24. Jordan wasa civilian employee working for the 55th TMMC.Anyone owing debt to, or claiming debt against,the estate should contact 2nd Lt. Michael Rosaat 768-8601 or michael.rosa@us.army.mil.

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Travel card info lost, no evidence of fraud or misuse

WASHINGTON – About 900,000Defense Department employees may beaffected by Bank of America’s loss andthe possible compromise of governmenttravel card information, Pentagonofficials said Feb. 25.

The General Services Administrationand Bank of America notified DoD thatGSA “SmartPay” travel cards areaffected. Officials said Bank of Americahas been monitoring the affectedaccounts and there has been no evidenceof fraud or misuse of the accounts.

Bank of America is sending letters toaffected employees.

“Information regarding travel cardprogram accounts for individual cardholders has been lost, and it ispossible that information has beencompromised, though we don’tbelieve that is the case,” said TeresaMcKay, the Defense Department’sdeputy chief financial officer.

By Jim GaramoneArmed Forces Press Service

The U.S. Secret Service is conductingthe investigation, with help from theDefense Criminal Investigative Service.

Officials said that although there hasbeen no evidence of criminal activity,release of details on the circumstancesof the loss could jeopardize theinvestigation.

“Indications right now are that it is anaccidental event,” McKay said. “The bankhas been monitoring the accounts involvedfrom the onset, and to date there has beenno indication of fraudulent activity.”

The information is personalcardholder information — names, SocialSecurity numbers, addresses andaccount numbers – on magnetic tape.The loss occurred in late December.GSA notified DoD on Jan. 19. McKaysaid the delay was necessary to protectthe integrity of the investigation.

“The bank is in the process ofnotifying cardholders of the situation,”McKay said. “They will be given aspecial customer service number that

has been set up by the bank specificallyfor this purpose. If (cardholders) haveany questions, they can contact the bank.If they would like, they may request thatthe bank cancel the card and reissue acard to them.”

McKay added that consumers shouldalways keep an eye on any creditaccounts they have. “It’s always prudentfor any cardholder to monitor theirmonthly statements (and) dispute anycharges they may question, and also it’simportant for all of us to get a creditreport at least once a year and look atthe content of that report,” she said.

Bank of America has set up a hotlinefor those affected. The number is (800)493-8444. Cardholders who noticeirregularities in their accounts should callthe Bank of America at the 800 numberprinted on the back of their cards,McKay said. “If you are an affectedcardholder, you may contact Bank ofAmerica for information on obtaining afree credit report,” she added.

By Gary SheftickArmy News Service

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WASHINGTON – A shortage of sergeants in somespecialties has prompted a new Army policy in whichcorporals and specialists could be automaticallypromoted without a board.

Under the Army’s semi-centralized promotion policyapproved Feb. 23, all eligible specialists and corporals(with 48 months in service and a year in grade) will beplaced on a promotion list. Then, if a militaryoccupational specialty falls beneath 100-percentstrength at the E-5 level, some Soldiers on the list willbe automatically promoted.

The new policy could potentially affect about19,000 corporals and specialists currently in theactive component, according to G1 personnelofficials.

“Are we taking away a commander’s authority?Absolutely not,” said retiredSgt. Maj. Gerald Purcell,G1 personnel policyintegrator for enlistedp r o f e s s i o n a ldevelopment.

Commanders willhave the ability to removea Soldier from the SergeantRecommended List, Purcellexplained, if a Soldier is nottrained, or otherwise unqualified.There will be a 15-day window after t h eautomatic promotion list is generated for commandersto remove names.

“If a Soldier should truly not be a sergeant,” Purcellsaid, “then commanders should stop it.”

But he went on to say that in units with E-5 shortages,many specialists are doing the job of a sergeant anddeserve to receive the pay and recognition.

Even under the new policy, Purcell said mostpromotions to sergeant will still go to those who appearbefore a promotion board.

“The only time anyone is automatically promoted iswhen all Soldiers who have gone through (board)procedures are promoted and the MOS is still not 100

percent for the E-5 grade,” Purcell said.The new promotion policy should eliminate

specialties that historically have a shortage ofsergeants, known as Star M O S ’ s ,Purcell said.

The Army currentlyhas 31 Star MOS’s,ranging from 13F (fire

s u p p o r tspecialist) to 98K

(signal collection/identificationspecialist.) Career fields with STARMOS’s include field artillery, aviation,armor, engineer, communications andinformation systems, signal,psychological operations, fire control,

public affairs, maintenance, chemical,transportation, ordnance, supply and military intelligence.

The Army is currently short 1,549 sergeants in Star MOS’s.In recent months, the number of Soldiers recommended

for promotion to sergeant has decreased to just above 10percent of the eligible population, according to G1 stats. Thiscompares to more than 30 percent of those eligible beingrecommended for promotion 10 years ago.

“It is the field’s responsibility to grow our future leaders,”Purcell said. He added that promotions should be based onpotential, not just performance.

“We believe you should give a Soldier an opportunity tosucceed after four years in the Army,” Purcell said. “It’swhat’s right for the Army.”

The creation of new brigade combat teams and units ofaction are adding to the shortage of sergeants, Purcell said.He explained that new units require senior NCOs,accelerating the promotion of mid-grade NCOs, resulting inmore E-5 vacancies.

“We need an E-5 promotion for every growth in the NCOstructure,” Purcell said.

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! During cur few hoursind iv idua ls mus t be on aninstallation, or in their off-postovernight domicile. They may alsotravel off post during curfew hoursto that domicile if moving directlybetween from an on-post functionor location.

! For o ther s i tua t ions , anextension waiver for curfew may beauthorized in writing by the first O-6 in the chain of command for off-installations functions.

! All SOFA-status persons mustcontinue to comply with off-limitsareas/establishments directives.

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In any case, Purcell said the newpromotion policy should eliminatethe shortages. He said it’s a greattool not only to man the Army atthe proper grade level, but also tomotivate Soldiers.

Soldiers placed on the promotionl i s t au tomat ica l ly, wi thoutparticipating in a promotion board,will only be given the minimum of350 points. Purcell emphasized thatthese Soldiers will not be promotedto sergeant unless an MOS fallsbe low 100-percen t opera t ingstrength and no other Soldiers withmore po in t s a re ava i lab le topromote.

Soldiers who want to receivepromotion points based on their

actual accomplishments need to gothrough the promot ion boardprocedures and the processesoutlined in AR 600-8-9, Purcell said.

For instance, Soldiers integratedonto the promotion list without aboard appearance wi l l no t beawarded additional points based onthe Airborne promotion advantage.

The Army’s new promot ionpol icy wi l l ac tua l ly he lp f i r s tsergeants and others in the chain ofcommand to better manage theirun i t s , sa id Sgt . Maj . Reyna ldDomingo of the Army’s Directorateof Personnel Management, G1.

“I’m just hoping that they’regoing to see the goodness in this,”Domingo said.

is known to U.S. military members asStrategic Flexibili ty. The panelindicated that many Koreans fear thatthis doctrine will pull USFK troopsaway from the peninsula in case ofconflict elsewhere in the region.LaPorte emphasized that the mission ofUSFK remains the same — defense ofthe Korean peninsula.

“Let me assure everyone listening thatthe priority of the United States ForcesKorea is the security and defense of theRepublic of Korea and that will notchange,” LaPorte told the viewers. “Icannot envision the United States ForcesKorea taking any course of action thatwould risk the security of the SouthKorean people.

Despite other global militarycommitments, the general stressed hisconfidence in the Combined ForcesCommand’s ability to deter any attack ifconflict broke out on the peninsula.

“Numbers are not necessarily themost important variable. What Ithink are most important are thecapabilities that both the Republic ofKorea military and the United Statesmilitary have,” he said.

“In times of hostility, I am veryconfident that we would have thecapabilities we need to defeat any threatto the Republic of Korea.”

LaPorte also suggested that thepanelists and all Korean peopleshould focus not only on what

USFK brings to the fight, but alsothe strength and capabilities of theROK military.

“What I find is that many people,especially many Koreans, forget thatthere are nearly 680,000 Republic ofKorea military in uniform every day, andthe Korean people have the ability tomobilize nearly 2 million people veryrapidly,” the general said.

“The Republic of Korea militaryis wel l t ra ined, wel l equipped,highly motivated and very capable.I’ve seen militaries throughout theworld, but I will tell you, I wouldstack the ROK military up againstany military that exists.”

LaPorte also took questions from thestudio audience, a group of about 40Korean citizens ranging from high schoolstudents to grandfathers, all with acommon interest in the future of theROK/U.S. military alliance.

“This is an alliance, and we havecomplimentary capabilities,” saidLaPorte. “So, the strengths of theRepublic of Korea are reinforced by thestrengths of the United States military.”

LaPorte’s openness was wellrece ived as he answered eachques t ion f rom h is un iqueperspective, without getting intospecific operational details.

This is the second live internetdiscussion LaPorte has taken partin. The first was in February 2004.

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CAMP CASEY – Over the pasttwo months, Task Force 1-72 Armorhas been busy caring for its Soldiersand the community with severalevents designed to enhance readinessand well-being.

In December, the unit sponsoreda “Building Strong and ReadyFamilies” training session.

Chaplain (Capt.) Brian Curry, thebattalion chaplain, trained marriedcouples in communication and“divorce-proofing” their marriage.The training concluded with anovernight stay in a hotel in Seoul.

“I think it is great that thecommand actually shows howmuch they care about families withtraining events like this,” said onecouple.

Another couple said, “this weekendwas helpful, educational and awonderful getaway from the dailygrind of living as an Army couple.”

Curry said the overall goal of eachevent was “to help each Soldier focuson their mental, emotional andspiritual well-being.”

Task Force Commander Lt. Col.Paul Laughlin, said it is important forSoldiers to stay balanced in termsof spirit, mind and body.

Other task force events included:!prayer breakfast!tank lighting ceremony!two ski retreats!Seoul subway safari“The NCOs and officers of this

unit stay committed to provideopportunities for our Soldiers to bespiritually and emotionally (sound),”Laughlin said.

The most recent event was thespiritual fitness and ski training trip.

One Soldier summed up hiscomments about the weekend with,“very fun weekend. I am thankfulto be under the kind of leadershipthat allows and encourages eventslike the ski retreat.”

The unit also focused on caringfor the community around it byactively supporting Ae-Shin, aDongducheon orphanage.

The Soldiers collected nearly$3,000 to help with winter expensesand extra food costs.

The Ae-Shin director informedCurry the children needed wintercoats. Task Force 1-72 Soldiersresponded by purchasing over 50coats for them.

“I truly believe the Soldiers getmore out of our relationship with the

Task force cares forSoldiers, communityBy Spc. Chris Stephens2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD – Good mental health and theway a person deals with the stressors in life workhand in hand.

Stress is the wear our bodies endure as we shiftand shape to our constantly changingenvironment.

It has physical and emotional affects onus, and generates constructive or negativefeelings.

As a positive pressure stress can help us striveto be our very best. As a negative influence itcan result in feelings of hopelessness,rejection, resentment and doubt. This canlead to health troubles such as headache,upset stomachs, sleeplessness, ulcers, highblood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

Physical stress can result from having toomuch to do, not getting enough sleep, a poordiet or the effects of an illness. Mental stresscomes oftentimes from money worries,illness, the death of a loved one or losing a job.

“Unresolved mental health-related problems can wreakall kinds of havoc on our physical health in many ways,”said Capt. Gary Sinclair, Division Mental Health 302ndBrigade Support Battalion. “The two are directly relatedand thus can both adversely affect the other.”

Stress can also have a positive influence incitingmotivation and alertness, providing the stimulation to dealwith demanding circumstances, according to officials.

Also, stress can be both physical and mental.“Good mental health plays an important role in our daily

lives,” Sinclair said. “It influences how we interact withothers, our outlook on life, coping with stress and ourattitude.”

Communication and social support are important togood mental health in several different ways, Sinclair said.

“It is important to have someone listen to your feelings,comfort you and offer encouragement,” he said.

Family and friends can help discuss important lifedecisions, he added. People who have friends and familyfor support and communication are much better preparedphysically and mentally for adapting and coping with lifechanges.

Soldiers can relieve stress and promote good mentalhealth by taking the time out of the day to talk to theirfamilies more often, said Pfc. David Johnson, Task

Good mental healthGood mental healthGood mental healthGood mental healthGood mental healthpromotes well-beingpromotes well-beingpromotes well-beingpromotes well-beingpromotes well-beingBy JeNell Mattair2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

Force 1-72.“Approach any type of situation with a calm

and positive attitude,” Sinclair said.Many times individuals allow themselves to

become overwhelmed with a problem and are notable to look beyond the situation.

“Often times, a problem is not nearly as bad if youfocus on solutions rather than dwell on the negative.

Practice finding the positive side to everysituation,” Sinclair said.

Taking time for yourself is vital. We all needpersonal time, Sinclair said. This can be meditation,

exercising, reading, writing or a favorite hobby.Studies show physical exercise is one of the

best anxiety relievers. Mentally, exerciseaffords an outlet for downbeat emotions such as

frustration, anger and irritability thus encouraginga more optimistic attitude and point of view.

“Spend your time wisely,” said Sgt. John Archer,Task Force 2-9. “Working out and going to thegym (is good for stress relief).”The American Academy of Family Physicians lists

possible signs of stress that indicate outside help may beneeded. Anxiety, back pain, depression, fatigue,headaches, high blood pressure, insomnia, upset stomachand significant weight loss or gain may be signs of toomuch stress and waning good mental health.

“Assistance from mental health professionals can be atype of preventative medicine,” Sinclair said. “If a problemcan be identified in the early stage, then it can be addressedand allow the Soldier to continue to be a productive memberof a unit.”

If the problem is mild and a specific reason can beidentified for what is being experienced then it may besafe for a Soldier to attempt to regain and maintain goodmental health on his own, Sinclair said.

However, if the characteristics are prolonged and causesignificant distress or impairment in social, occupationalor other areas of function, it is time to seek professionalassistance, he said.

“Mental health services are always available forSoldiers,” Sinclair said. “Soldiers only need to call the officeto make an appointment. If it is an emergency, the Soldieris seen immediately.”

In Warrior Country, the number to mental health serviceis 730-4304 during duty hours.

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Area I AER campaign kicks offArea I AER campaign kicks offArea I AER campaign kicks offArea I AER campaign kicks offArea I AER campaign kicks offCAMP RED CLOUD — The Army Emergency Relief

annual fund-raising campaign began Tuesday.The campaign, which runs from March 1 to May 15

each year, is an opportunity for Soldiers to give back tothe community, said John Coachman, Area I AER officer.

“During the year, AER provides relief when Soldiersneed it. If Soldiers continue to contribute, thenAER will be around for many years tocontinue helping them,” Coachman said.

The Army Emergency Relief wascreated in 1942 by the secretary of warand the Army chief of staff to provideemergency relief to Soldiers and theirfamilies, according to their Web site,www.aer.org. Since then, it has providedmore than $837 million in relief to over2.9 million people.

AER provides assistance throughgrants and interest-free loans.

Because it is a private, nonprofitorganization, AER does not receive any of its funds fromthe government, said Coachman. That is why it’s soimportant for Soldiers to donate.

“If we didn’t have our campaign, our funds would bedepleted,” Coachman said. “And in order to keep our tax-exempt status, we need to maintain one-third of our incomethrough donations.”

To start the campaign, there will be a kick-off eventMarch 14 at the Army Community Services classroom here,said Sgt. 1st Class Gary Wiley, 2nd Infantry Division plansand operations noncommissioned officer-in-charge and thisyear’s campaign coordinator. All Area I brigade-levelrepresentatives will attend to get their fund-raising materialsand learn about the purpose of the campaign, he said.

There are 43 Area I units participating this year. The

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representatives will be responsible for collecting donationswithin their units.

Coachman said Area I units raised $286,000 duringlast year’s campaign.

“The goal this year is to exceed last year ’scontributions,” Wiley said.

To aid in achieving this goal, banners and signs will beposted around Area I camps, and commercials urging

people to contribute will be aired on thecommander’s channel.

“I think we can do it,” Coachman said.“We’ve lost a lot of Soldiers todeployment, but we’re going to do thebest we can.”

Wiley said their strategy this year isto put out information about the AERprogram. He hopes once Soldiers seehow the program can help them, they’llbe motivated to contribute.

“The money they donate goes rightback to the Soldiers,” Wiley explained.

“It’s used to help defray the cost ofemergencies. It’s Soldiers helping Soldiers – giving backto our own.”

Soldiers can donate in several ways. Their unitrepresentatives will collect cash, checks and money ordersduring the month-and-a-half campaign. They also willhave allotment forms on hand for Soldiers who wish toset up monthly allotments to contribute.

But the campaign isn’t just about getting donations,Coachman added.

“It’s also to get the information about the program outthere, to make Soldiers and family members aware thatthe program is available to them,” he said.

Soldiers should contact their unit representatives forinformation.

Photography ContestPhotography ContestPhotography ContestPhotography ContestPhotography ContestCreative Cuts Framing Shop is sponsoring an Area Iphotography contest. Soldiers and civilians cansubmit photos for competition in three categories:Korean culture, the Soldier’s Creed and Travel.There is a $7 submission fee for each photo entered,and the submission deadline is April 21. Photos canbe submitted at Creative Cuts or the Camp RedCloud Community Activities Center. For information,call 732-7355.

Comedy ShowComedy ShowComedy ShowComedy ShowComedy ShowThe Morale, Welfare and Recreation show“Comedy ROKs with MWR,” featuring comediansTommy Davison and David Alan Grier, will performtonight at Camp Casey’s Primo’s and at Camp RedCloud’s Mitchell’s Saturday. Both shows will beginat 8 p.m.

Hot Stuff Pizza DeliversHot Stuff Pizza DeliversHot Stuff Pizza DeliversHot Stuff Pizza DeliversHot Stuff Pizza DeliversCamp Red Cloud’s Hot Stuff Pizza, located insidethe CRC Lanes Bowling Center, now provides fooddelivery services to camps Red Cloud and Jackson.For orders, call 732-6458 or 732-9008 between11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.

SuperSuperSuperSuperSupervisorvisorvisorvisorvisory Developmenty Developmenty Developmenty Developmenty DevelopmentCoursesCoursesCoursesCoursesCourses

The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is offeringthe Human Resources for New Supervisors courseMarch 7–11 at the CPAC classroom, Bldg. T-909. The CPAC is also offering the LeadershipEducation and Development Course May 23-27 atthe Camp Casey Education Center. CompletedDD Form 1556 and IDP must be submitted byApril 29. For information, call 732-9060.

International WInternational WInternational WInternational WInternational Womenomenomenomenomen’s Day’s Day’s Day’s Day’s DayThe USO will host its 3rd annual InternationalWomen’s Day ceremony at the Warrior’s Club onCamp Casey March 16 at 11:30 a.m.

FAST ClassFAST ClassFAST ClassFAST ClassFAST ClassThe Camp Red Cloud education center is holdinga FAST class for GT-score improvement 8 a.m. to5 p.m. March 21–25. Interested Soldiers musttake the pre-test of adult basic education, whichis offered at 8 a.m. every Monday in the educationcenter. Registration for this class ends March 18.

Avril Lavigne ConcertAvril Lavigne ConcertAvril Lavigne ConcertAvril Lavigne ConcertAvril Lavigne ConcertRock singer Avril Lavigne will perform at theConference and Olympic Park Stadium in SeoulMarch 23. The community activities centers oncamps Red Cloud and Stanley have tickets forsale for this event. Ticket price includes round-trip transportation provided by the CAC. Ticketsare limited; contact the CAC for prices andavailability.

Golf TGolf TGolf TGolf TGolf TournamentournamentournamentournamentournamentCamp Casey Better Opportunities for Single andUnaccompanied Soldiers will host a night-timegolf tournament April 1 at Camp Casey. Forinformation, call 730-3338.

Fun Run/WFun Run/WFun Run/WFun Run/WFun Run/WalkalkalkalkalkIn recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month,Area I Army Community Service’s Family AdvocacyProgram will sponsor a 5K fun run/walk April 16 topromote healthy family lifestyle. The run will startat 9:30 a.m. at the Camp Hovey Physical FitnessCenter. Participants are encouraged to wear a blueribbon symbolizing child abuse awareness. Forinformation, call 732-7180.

City honors departing troopsCity honors departing troopsCity honors departing troopsCity honors departing troopsCity honors departing troopsBy David McNallyArea I Public Affairs

CHUNCHEON — Gangwonprovince and Chuncheon city officialshonored departing Camp Page Soldierswith an unprecedented farewell eventFeb. 22.

“It was awesome,” said Maj. StevenMorris, 1st Battalion, 2nd AviationRegiment executive officer. “They didn’thave to do any of this, but they treatedus to gifts and a phenomenal traditionaland modern musical presentation.”

About 600 U.S. Soldiers made thetrip to the Chuncheon Music andCultural Center, where Koreanperformers treated the group to a show.

“It was outstanding because theshow they put together was soprofessionally done,” said Joe Bell,Camp Page installation manager. “It wasfirst class.”

Korean officials presented eachAmerican with a large, heavy coinspecially forged for the event. Theinscription reads, “Camp Page will bein Chuncheon citizen’s hearts forever.In appreciation of serving for over 50years.”

Bell said every Soldier he talked towas astonished by the event.

During his time at Camp Page Morrissaid he always felt part of theChuncheon community.

“You hate to leave a place where theytreat you like this,” Morris said. “Youwalk down the street and see theKoreans nod to you with admiration.”

Bell said Camp Page has always hada tight relationship with the localcommunity.

“The sentiment of the Soldiers hereis we’re a major part of thiscommunity,” Bell said. “It’s a sad feelingto leave.”

Camp Page Soldiers have tutored

local youth in English, assisted indisaster relief from typhoons, helpedKorean farmers with the harvest andopened the installation gates for guidedtours and community relations events.

Bell said U.S. forces are nowpreparing for the next big landmark, theMarch 30 departure ceremony.

“The Army is about change for thebetter,” Morris said. “We will embrace ournew community in Wonju the same way.”

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Korean performers entertain Camp Page Soldiers Feb. 22 at the Chuncheon Music and CulturalCenter. Korean officials gave each departing Soldier a gift.

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CAMP STANLEY— The firstsergeant said he had never wonanything in his life. That all changedas this Camp Stanley seniornoncommissioned officer became oneof the luckiest troopers on thepeninsula.

“My command sergeant majorcalled me and told me I’d won,” said1st Sgt. Kenneth Guillermo, Battery C,6th Battalion, 37th Field ArtilleryRegiment. “My heart jumped.”

Guillermo won a $3,000 42-inchwidescreen plasma television and a$300 gift certificate for signed sportsmemorabilia in an Exchange New CarSales “Super Kickoff” drawing.

The grand prize was a trip to LasVegas to see Celine Dion perform a“halftime” show. The second prizewas a Quarterbacks of the Centurysigned football helmet.

“It looks to me like you got the bestprize,” Col. Jeff Christiansen, Area Icommander told Guillermo at thepresentation ceremony Feb. 25 infront of the New Cars Sales building.

Guillermo’s entire battery ofSoldiers agreed as they clappedenthusiastically for their topnoncommissioned officer.

“After we get this to my hootch,everybody’s invited to watch somemovies with me tonight,” Guillermotold his troopers.

When Guillermo first heard he hadwon, he immediately wondered if itwas true.

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First Sgt. Kenneth Guillermo, Battery C, 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, (right) speaks to his Soldiers Feb. 25 at Camp Stanley.

First Sgt. KennethGuillermo puts a hand onhis new $3,000 42-inch widescreentelevision. He also won a $300 gift certificate.

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“Coincidentally, my cousin is also afirst sergeant on Camp Stanley,” heexplained.

Guillermo’s cousin is 1st Sgt. GalileoGuillermo, Battery D, 1st Battalion, 38thField Artillery. But as luck would haveit, Kenneth Guillermo was the winnerof the drawing.

“It was a fluke,” Guillermo said. “Itjust goes to show you should take thetime to enter drawings.”

Guillermo said about 80 percent of

his Soldiers attended the Camp StanleyCommunity Activities Center to watchSuper Bowl XXXIX.

“We gave away a lot of prizes thentoo,” said Bill Ozbirn, Camp StanleyExchange New Car Sales programrepresentative. “We were trying to geteveryone to enter for the KickoffDrawing.”

Ozbirn said there was no catch to

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CAMP CASEY — The warriors gatheredaround the table with one goal in mind: kickingtheir tobacco habit.

“I’m from California,” said Spc. Robert Haynes,2nd Infantry Division. “In California, smoking is nearlyunheard of now. No one I know back home smokes.”

Haynes said smoking is against the law in manybuildings and restaurants in his home state. When hejoined the Army 2 years ago, he was not a smoker.

“It was tough getting into the swing of things,”Haynes said. “I think people pick up smoking as achance to get away. Because if you smoke and say,‘I’ve got to take a smoke break,’ nobody ever saysno. But, if you don’t smoke and say, ‘I want totake a break,’ they send you back to work.”

Haynes soon found himself with a pack-a-day habit.He attended a smoking cessation class at the Camp

Casey Health Clinic May 14, 2004. At the time, Haynes said he wanted to give it up.“While I was home on leave it was easy not to

smoke because I was never around smokers,” Haynessaid. “But, once I came back it was hard.”

Haynes said he quit for about two months, but soonfound himself smoking again.

He said wherever he went he could smell tobacco,and it triggered the desire for a cigerette.

“I suppose that goes to show I have a weakconstitution, but I actually somewhat enjoy the tasteof tobacco,” Haynes said. “I just don’t like everything

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that goes with it.”For Haynes, the class wasn’t a success, but rather

a step toward quitting tobacco.Smoking cessation classes are part of an Army-

wide program to aid Soldiers interested in becomingtobacco free.

Area I health clinics also offer medical treatmentsdesigned to help people kick the habit. Training is onlypart of the package.

“In Warrior Country, I estimate we have a 62-

percent success rate among the smokers who haveresponded to our surveys,” said Kenneth Cobb, AreaI health promotion coordinator.

Through products like nicotine patches andchewing gum, and even oral medication, WarriorCountry health officials said they feel they offer aviable path to quit smoking.

Cobb offers the two-hour class weekly at campsCasey and Red Cloud. He also teaches the class

Camps Red Cloud and Casey health clinics conduct weekly smoking cessation classes, which offer prescription treatmentsto help Soldiers kick their tobacco habit.

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orphanage than Ae-Shin does,” Currysaid. “You should see how the Soldiersrespond to the children. It representseverything that is good about ourcountry.”

Over the next few months TF 1-72 plans to continue its focus on caring

for its Soldiers and community withmany more events.

“The NCO and officer leadership ofthis task force will remain fullycommitted to genuinely care for ourteam and community,” Laughlin said.

entering the Exchange New Car Salesdrawing.

“You didn’t have to buy a vehicleto win a prize,” Ozbirn said.

Guillermo said he purchasedseveral new DVDs to try out on hisnew home theater.

“I still can’t believe it,” he said.“I’ve never won anything before.”

“We also ran several Super Bowlgiveaways in our Area I food courtevents Feb. 7,” said Ron Daugherty,Army and Air Force Exchange ServiceNorthern Region general manager.

Daugherty said they gave away afirst prize of a 27-inch television, asecond prize of a DVD player and athird prize of a portable CD player atthree Super Bowl events at campsCasey, Stanley and Red Cloud.

A portion of every dollar spent in theexchange goes back into the community

whenever units request it.“What is it the tobacco industry

doesn’t tell you about tobacco?”Cobb asks the Soldiers in his class.“What they don’t tell you is just byvirtue of giving up tobacco you willavoid the single leading cause ofpreventable death.”

Cobb reminded the Soldiers theyonly get one body in this life, and theyshould treat it well.

“You don’t want to lose your healthand independence,” Cobb tells hisclasses. “To be successful at givingup tobacco, you’re going to have toreach inside of yourself.”

Cobb’s classes highlight themedical facts about the effects oftobacco on the human body. He alsoemphasizes the challenges of changinghuman behavior.

“I know everyone here is going tostop their tobacco habit, because it’s

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the right thing to do,” Cobb tells theSoldiers. “Everybody in this room canbe successful.”

Haynes said he has pondered goingto the cessation class again before heleaves Korea.

“It would be great if I didn’t everwant a cigarette again,” Haynes said.“The Army offers this, and I don’thave to pay anything. Why not takeadvantage of the program?”

“Nobody’s going to be over you tothreaten you to stay away fromtobacco,” Cobb said. “But, if you cangive up tobacco, you can’t help butfeel good about yourself.”

The Camp Red Cloud Health Clinicclass is offered 10 a.m. - noon everyTuesday. At the Camp Casey HealthClinic the same class is presentedevery Friday at the same time. Call730-3542 for information.

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The 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Regt., willdepart Camp Page and move to CampEagle in Area III.

Bell said Chuncheon city officials toldhim they plan to construct a park andmuseum in the near future to rememberthe U.S. installation.

“The city and Camp Page have hada long lasting relationship,” Bell said.“The city is now looking toward thechallenge of the future.”

Camp Page is located on thenorthwest side of Chuncheon. It is atourist city surrounded by lakes,mountain trails and Buddhist temples.

The 157-acre base has been home

to U.S. forces since the Korean War.Camp Page was named in honor of

Lt. Col. John Page. The military awardedPage the Medal of Honor and the NavyCross for Gallantry while serving withMarine units during the breakout fromthe Chosen reservoir in 1950.

Bell said he looks back at the historyand relationship with a strongattachment to the base and the Koreanpeople that surrounded it.

“The city treated us like heroes thatday,” Bell said. “Not one Soldier wasdisappointed.”

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Far East District Hosts the EngineersDay at Seoul American High SchoolBy Kim Chong-yunFar East District, Public Affairs

YONGSAN — In conjunction withNational Engineers Week, Feb. 20-26,the Far East District U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers hosted an annual EngineersDay at the Seoul American High Schoolauditorium Feb. 24. National EngineersWeek has been celebrated throughout theUnited States since 1951 and is dedicatedto enhancing public understanding andappreciation of the engineeringprofession.

Since 1997, the Far East Districtannually has presented an Engineers DayProgram at SAHS to give students theopportunity to meet and talk withpracticing engineers. This programpromotes pre-college interest in scienceand engineering as a career option andencourages students to considerpossible career paths in these fields.

Throughout the day, students fromscience classes rotated through 11different stations set up with displayson various topics, such as computeraided design and drafting, globalpositioning satellite surveys, geographicinformation systems, engineering inmaster planning, military constructionprojects in Korea, foundationengineering, environmental engineering,the design of buildings and facilities,and the Society of American MilitaryEngineers. The demonstrationsbasically covered most aspects ofdesign and construction.

“Students move on to each stationand see hi-tech displays. It is a goodchance for them to realize what they areinterested in among the various fieldsof science and engineering,” saidDouglas Bliss, Chief of Geotechnical andEnvironmental Engineering Branch, FarEast District, U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, who has been coordinatingthe program since its first year.. “Wetry to make it interesting to attract thekids. Our goal for this program is to givestudents a chance to experience what itwould be like becoming an engineer.

“Not 100 percent of the students willsay now they want to be engineers afterthis program. However, I hope thisencourages the students to have moreinterest in engineering,”

The day’s special display, whichdrew the most attention from thestudents, highlighted the contributionsof the Far East District engineers andother personnel deployed in support ofU. S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, aswell as assisting in recovery efforts

Seoul American High School students have a close look at the various pieces of equipmentdisplayed at the asbestos table during Engineer Day Feb. 24.

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KIM CHONG-YUN

Lt. Col. Kevin D. Foster,41st Signal Battalioncommander, pins aribbon on the collar ofPae Hwa Pu for his 38year of dedication tothe U.S. forces as aCommun ica t i onsCable Splicer, at aceremony honoringKorean Nationalsretiring from service withU.S. Forces Korea.

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Filing taxes:Assistance centerssimplify process

If you have not filed your taxesyet, it is probably because you aretrying to figure what documentationyou need, what Internal RevenueService form to use or maybe evenwhich deductions and credits youshould take. You may be gettingdif ferent advice f rom your co-workers, your friends and maybeeven from those people that actuallyread the Publication 17.

The Yongsan Tax Center canmake filing 2004 taxes easy. Theycan answer any questions you mayhave, provide any necessary formsneeded, prepare tax returns and, inmos t cases , f i l e the re turne lec t ron ica l ly to the IRS forindividuals.

Here are the answers to some ofthose frustrating questions.

What is considered income?The IRS defines gross income to

include “income you receive in theform of money, goods, property andservices that is not exempt fromtax. It also includes income fromsources outside the United States(even if you exclude all or part ofit).” The IRS does not include socialsecurity benefits in gross income.Another indicator of income is ifyou receive a Form W-2 from theIRS. This indicates that an employerhas told the IRS that they paid youfor services you provided to them.For you -- this means income.

Do I have to file a tax return?You must file a tax return if you

are a citizen of the United States (or aresident of Puerto Rico) and you are:

! Single and have a gross incomeof $7950 for 2004;

! Married filing jointly and havea gross income of $15 ,900combined;

! Married filing separately andhave a gross income of $3,100; or

! Head of Household and have agross income of $10,250.

These a re the genera l f i l ingrequirements. However, if you havea special circumstance that doesnot f i t above , you may havedifferent requirements.

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gave a cumulative 3,214 hours last yearto teach lifesaving skills (such as first aid,CPR and water safety) to 1,174 people inthe Yongsan community, to help 1,244military families communicate during

emergencies and to fill in whereneeded at the 121st GeneralHospital.

“America has always beena place where people look outfor each other. We really wantto thank everyone who chosethe Red Cross as their way tohelp out in our community,”said Martin.

President Franklin D.Roosevelt declared March tobe Red Cross Month in 1943

— a tradition that has been continuedevery year, by every president since.

Governed by volunteers andsupported by community donations, theAmerican Red Cross is a nationwidenetwork of nearly 900 field unitsdedicated to saving lives and helpingpeople prevent, prepare for and respondto emergencies. Led by 1 millionvolunteers and 36,000 employees, theRed Cross annually mobilizes relief tofamilies affected by more than 70,000disasters, trains almost 12 million peoplein lifesaving skills, and keeps U.S. militaryfamilies connected worldwide.

“America has always been aplace where people look out foreach other. We really want to thankeveryone who chose the Red Crossas their way to help out in ourcommunity.”

— Ahava MartinRed Cross, yongsan Hub

Commander’s HotlineCommander’s HotlineCommander’s HotlineCommander’s HotlineCommander’s HotlineArea II residents who have questions or commentsfor the Area II commander can voice them by e-mailing areaiitownhall@korea.army.mil or by calling738-5017.

Seoul Hot JobsSeoul Hot JobsSeoul Hot JobsSeoul Hot JobsSeoul Hot JobsThe Army Community Services EmploymentReadiness program provides job listings for theYongsan area and Koreawide. The program alsoassists with resume writing and computers areavailable for job searches. Appointments arepreferred. For information, call 738-8977.

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Opportunities AvailableOpportunities AvailableOpportunities AvailableOpportunities AvailableOpportunities AvailableCommissioning opportunities are available for thosewho possess a health care degree in fields such asnursing, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry,environmental science, laboratory science, preventivemedicine or behavior science. There is financialassistance for individuals who are interested inattending medical, dental, veterinary or optometryschool. For information, call 736-8102.

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The Signal Corps is seeking highly skilled andmotivated enlisted Soldiers from all MOSs interestedin a career as a 254A Signal Systems SupportTechnician, 250N Network Management Technicianor 251A Information Systems Technician. Forinformation, call 791-8183 or 791-6545.

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The orientation is designed to give servicemembers,civilian employees and their adult family membersan introduction to Korean history, culture andtraditions. Additionally, participants will receiveimportant information regarding Yongsan and themilitary community.

ACACACACACAP BriefingsAP BriefingsAP BriefingsAP BriefingsAP BriefingsArmy Career and Alumni Program briefings usuallylast about one-half hour, depending on unitparticipation. They are usually held 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Monday through Friday. Other times and dates canbe arranged. For information or to schedule a briefing,call 738-7322.

American Red CrossAmerican Red CrossAmerican Red CrossAmerican Red CrossAmerican Red CrossThe American Red Cross offers a variety of classesto include a babysitting course. For information,call 738-3670.

FFFFFaithlifaithlifaithlifaithlifaithlif t Rt Rt Rt Rt RegistrationegistrationegistrationegistrationegistrationFatihlift, an international Christian women’sconference will be held April 1–2 at South PostChapel and Dragon Hill Lodge. For participation, IDcardholders are asked to register until March 18. Anextra registration will be accessible to those whodon’t have an ID March 19-25. Registration forms areavailable at all chapel services or on the Web. Forinformation, log on to http://yongsanpwoc.com.

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The United States Department of Agriculture, ForeignAgricultural Service’s international internship programprovides college students the opportunity to live andwork in a paid internship at an American embassyoverseas. For information, e-maillgorman@ars.usda.gov or log on towww.fas.usda.gov.

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from the tsunami disaster in SouthAsia. Edward E. Flint, a geotechnicalengineer, shared his very valuableexperience with the students. He wasdeployed in Iraq as a project manager/civil engineer with the ForwardEngineering Support Team-Aproviding support for the CoalitionProvisional Authority, BaghdadCentral. He also worked in Indonesiarecently to assist in the Tsunamirecovery effort.

“I’m surprised that students are

very interested in helping people andreaching out to the society. I’m happyto help them gain an understanding ofthe valuable contributions engineersmake to the world, as well as our localsociety,” said Flint, who departed toSri Lanka for another mission tosupport the recovery effort two daysafter this Engineer Day event.

Students of SAHS also had achance to set up a display showingtheir effort to their fellow students.Engineers Club, a group of SAHS

students who gather for the commoninterest of engineering, made apresentation on their plans for therenovation of the snack shack.

“Working with friends with acommon interest is a good experience,”said Andy Park, president of the club.“But since we are high school studentslacking advanced training in engineeringwe want to be teaming up with actualengineers and learn more about actualbuilding. And that will also help me geta head start in the engineering careerfield,”

Col. Janice L. Dombi, thecommander, Far East District, U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, encouragedthe students from the Engineers Clubby saying, “One thing I really likeabout engineering is we work onsomething and there’s somethingphysically there. There’s somethingyou can go and look at 20 years later.There’s a lot of satisfactioncomparedto many other jobs. It’s alot of fun.

“Of course there’s a lot of studyinvolved in becoming an engineer. Thecollege courses now are reallyinnovative in terms of hands-onprojects and things like solar cars.Things are not just in the classroom.You can actually get out and use yourhands, build bridges and get involvedin the community.”

Edward E. Flint, a geotechnical engineer of the Far East District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,talks about his experience in Iraq and Indonesia to the SAHS students attending the EngineersDay Program Feb. 24 as part of National Engineers Week.

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E-mail chongyunkim@pof02.usace.army.mil

YONGSAN —The American RedCross is celebrating Red Cross Monthby giving thanks to the hundreds ofpeople in Yongsan who have personifiedAmerica’s humanitarian spirit bydonating their time, talent and moneyduring the past year.

“America has always been a place ofhumanitarian action and compassion: Aplace where people take care of eachother whether they are down the blockor around the globe. Putting compassioninto action is deeply rooted in theAmerican character and the people inYongsan are no exception,” said AhavaMartin, hub manager.

“Although hurricanes and tsunamismake the headlines, many people forget

Yongsan chapter celebrates Red Cross MonthBy Laurel CunninghamYongsan Red Cross Publicity and Marketing

E-mail Redcrossvol@korea.army.mil

that the day-to-day work of the RedCross takes place in communities likeours, and is made possible by‘community heroes’ who volunteer theirtime, and is funded by voluntary

contributions,” Martin added.One hundred ten Red Cross volunteers

Clara Barton and a circle of acquaintances founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., May 21, 1881.Barton first heard of the Swiss-inspired International Red Cross Movement while visiting Europe following theCivil War. Returning home, she campaigned for an American Red Cross society and for ratification of the GenevaConvention protecting the war-injured, which the United States ratified in 1882.Barton headed the Red Cross for 23 years, during which time it conducted its first domestic and overseasdisaster relief efforts, aided the United States military during the Spanish-American War, and campaignedsuccessfully for the inclusion of peacetime relief work as part of the International Red Cross Movement–the so-called “American Amendment” that initially met with some resistance in Europe.The Red Cross received its first congressional charter in 1900 and a second in 1905, the year after Bartonresigned from the organization. This charter – which remains in effect today – sets forth the purposes of theorganization that include giving relief to and serving as a medium of communication between members of theAmerican armed forces and their families and providing national and international disaster relief and mitigation.

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(From Left) Gabriella Matautia, Alicia Gerald, members of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 5, and Aisha Fland, Amaya George andLeilani Wiley, members of Girl Scout Junior Troop 14, perform a portion of the “Cinderella Around the World” play by Jenny Kidd.

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Twelve graduate first Army Knowledge Leaders Program

WASHINGTON — An Army program designed toenhance information technology began to bear fruitas the first graduates of the Army Knowledge LeadersProgram, also known as AKLeaders, were recognizedFeb. 25 in Arlington, Va.

Lt. Gen. Steven W. Boutelle, the Army ChiefInformation Officer/G-6 congratulated the 12civilian IT professionals on their completion of theprogram.

The two-year program includes four cycles ofleadership training and developmental assignments atkey Army locations. AKLeaders are first selected froma national pool of high-achievement universitygraduates and must be outstanding scholars, with agrade-point averages of 3.45 or higher.

The graduates now hold civil-service positions inArmy information technology.

“The AKLeaders Program is changing theparadigm on how the Army develops ITmanagement professionals,” Boutelle said. “We arecultivating a new cadre who demonstrateleadership, business acumen, management skills,knowledge sharing, peer relationships, and a strongcommitment to public service.”

The training program is aligned with the U.S.Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, which requiresgovernment agencies to make sound investments ininformation technology and improve IT managementand mission performance.

Graduates of the Class of 2002 are: Daniel S.Batelka, Joel W. Cassell, Patricia A. Henderson, SheilaM. Houston, Jerry H. Russell, Jr., and Tara M. Sullivan.Class of 2001 graduates are: Hortense D. Frank, Lee

A. James, III, Zachary A. Lindsay, Loan H. Nguyen,Anabel Rosado, and Sze-Ka Yeung.

The AKLeaders Program is open to all recentuniversity graduates who are also outstanding scholars,U.S. citizens, and able to obtain a secret security

clearance. The CIO/G-6 is currently recruiting for 12to 15 AKLeaders for the Class of 2005, beginning inSeptember 2005. For more information, contact Dr.Edward Fujimoto, edward.fujimoto@hqda.army.mil,(703) 604-2059.

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The New Testament seminar will be held 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Saturday at South Post Chapel.I t is designed to know the s igni f icance of the 400-years i l e n c e d i v i d i n g t h e o l d a n d n e w t e s t a m e n t s . F o rinformation, call 738-3914.

Get A ScholarshipGet A ScholarshipGet A ScholarshipGet A ScholarshipGet A ScholarshipDoDDS High School seniors are eligible for a scholarship awardedby Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship awarding isbased on application, written essay, transcript and letter ofrecommendation. The application deadline is March 7. Forinformation, call 736-7558.

Mustard Seed RegistrationMustard Seed RegistrationMustard Seed RegistrationMustard Seed RegistrationMustard Seed RegistrationMustard Seed Christian Preschool 2005-2006 registration startsMarch 8. The registration is available for 3-year-olds on Tuesdayand Thursday, for 4-year-olds on Monday and Wednesday. Forinformation, call 738-8503.

A WA WA WA WA Walk for Falk for Falk for Falk for Falk for Fallen Heroesallen Heroesallen Heroesallen Heroesallen HeroesA 7K walk or run around Yongsan will be held 9 a.m. April 2 inSeou l Amer ican H igh Schoo l . Fo r i n fo rma t ion , e -ma i lWalkathon42@hotmail.com.

Spirit WSpirit WSpirit WSpirit WSpirit Warrior 2005arrior 2005arrior 2005arrior 2005arrior 2005Spirit Warrior 2005, “A Warrior’s Truth” will be April 29 - 30 atSouth Post Chapel. Free Lodging is available for attendeestraveling to Area II. For information, call 738-4043/723-8716 ore-mail grandinj@korea.army.mil.

from Page 10CenterCenterCenterCenterCenterWhat is the deadline for filing?This year’s standard deadline for filing a tax return

is April 15, 2005. However, if you are a United Statescitizen living overseas or serving in the military andstationed overseas, the IRS allows an automatic two-month extension.Thus, servicemembers stationedoverseas have until June 15, 2005, to complete theirtax returns. However, remember that if you owe theIRS money, they want that by April 15 and not theJune extension date. If you do not pay the money owedto the IRS by April 15, you will have to pay fees andpenalties on the owed amount.

What if I am married and my spouse is notwith me?

You can file your joint tax return without yourspouse, if you have an IRS Form 2848. This is theIRS’s version of a Power of Attorney. It is mandatoryfor you to have a copy of this form with your taxreturn. Anyone can download this form fromwww.irs.gov, have it signed and sent to you for you

to include with your tax return. It’s as simple as that.I keep hearing that I need my social security

card, really?For all taxpayers, spouses, and dependents on a

tax return, the IRS needs to match the names of thosepersons with the Social Security Administration’sdatabase. The name on the person’s social securitycard MUST match the name put on the tax return. Ifit does not match, the IRS will reject your return andit will be considered “NOT FILED.” This is a veryimportant requirement to accurately prepare your taxreturn and to have your tax return completed and filedwith the IRS.

What else do I need to file my tax return?Every taxpayer should provide their W-2s, social

security cards for all person’s listed on the return, lastyear’s return (this can help determine your entitlements),all documents that evidence income (i.e. interest,dividends, rental income, etc.) and all documents thatthe IRS sends you. There may be more depending onyour specific situation.

I know I need help with my taxes, where do I go?The Yongsan Tax Center. We are located in the Moyer

Services Center, Room 113. We have highly accessiblehours of operations. Our operation hours are:

Mondays 1 – 8 p.m.Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.Thursdays 1 – 8 p.m.Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Saturdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

All eligible personnel (eligibility in accordance with AR27-3) can call for an appointment at 725-1040 or justwalk in for simple returns.

E-mail Rochelle.howard@korea.army.mil

Tax Assistance CentersFor information regarding local tax assisatnce centers, taxpayersshould contact the office nearest them. A list of tax centersincludes:! Camp Casey, Bldg. 1876, 730-2068;! Camp Stanley, Community Activity Center, 732-4712;! Yongsan, Moyer Community Services Center, Rm. 113, 725-1040;! Camp Humphreys, Bldg. 734, 753-3170! Camp Henry, Bldg. 1805, 768-6680Legal offices on camps Carroll and Hialeah also offer taxassistance. Interested taxpayers may call 765-8602 on CampCarroll or 763-7459 on Camp Hialeah.For additional information, contact the nearest Legal AssistanceOffice.

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Military personnel, civilian employees and family members oninstallations throughout Korea have the opportunity at their fingertips tolet managers know how well their staffs are providing goods or services– through the Interactive Customer Evaluation, or ICE, System.

All the areas are connected to the ICE system. The program can be utilizedat ICE computer terminals located at most U.S. Army installations throughoutKorea. However, a dedicated terminal is not needed to access ICE. Anyone canaccess the program on a personal computer by visiting its Web site at http://ice.disa.mil. Once at the ICE main page, simply point and click.

ICE is the Department of Defense’s online customer feedback network.This system gives customers the chance to use electronic comment cardsto rate – and, to voice opinions – on the services offered on installations.A customer, coming into the main ICE page can navigate to specificproviders on active ICE sites.

The electronic customer evaluation cards are transmitted directly toresponsible managers and appropriate command officials. Therefore, ICEprovides a nearly instantaneous customer feedback mechanism that allowsmanagers the opportunity to take immediate actions to improve the deliveryof services. Additionally, with ICE there is no chance of a hard copycomment card getting lost in the process. To assure that the system works,a manager will get in touch with you if you leave contact information(name, phone number, e-mail address).

ICE offers managers a user-friendly and flexible tool to market theirproducts and services. For example, managers can post their operatinghours or special events on the ICE Web site. Managers can also postFrequently Asked Questions.

Ideas to improve the Korea ICE Web pages, or to include service providersthat are not listed, are most welcomed and strongly encouraged. Makerecommendations known to the Region ICE administrator at 738-5559.

ICE is a tool intended to contribute to making Korea “The Assignmentof Choice.” However, ICE has to be used to make worthwhileimprovements in customer satisfaction and well-being.

To do your part to improve services, submit an ICE comment today.

By John Di GenioIMA KORO Plans Division

‘ICE’ age Comes to KoreaHumphreys welcomes unionHumphreys welcomes unionHumphreys welcomes unionHumphreys welcomes unionHumphreys welcomes union

ROGER EDWARDS

Korean Employees Union members and Area III representatives share rice cake to celebrate the openingof a union employees break room and office at Camp Humphreys Feb. 24. “This strengthens the relationshipbetween Area III and Korean employees,” said Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., Area III commander, as he cutthe ribbon to the facility with KEU Pyongtaek Chapter President Choe Sang-kyu, Vice President Kim Hyun-kwon and Area III Director of Public Works Bart Mirabal.The facility is located in Bldg. T-674 in the Directorate of Public Works Building and grounds divisioncompound, across from Freedom Field. Area III is donating chairs, benches and tables for the breakroom, which already has a stove, a refrigerator and cabinets in the kitchen area. Furniture will also beprovided for the office area.

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Fat Albert --Fat Albert --Fat Albert --Fat Albert --Fat Albert -- FatAlbert and the Cosby Kidscome to life and step outof their animated, inner-city Philadelphia, cartoonworld. Literally. The crewsteps out of a TV one dayand into modern-dayAmerica, where theydiscover pop-top cans,shopping malls, rap andgirls, girls, girls.

Hitch -- Hitch -- Hitch -- Hitch -- Hitch -- Most men havedifficulty finding love becauseit’s hard to be yourself. That’swhere Alex “Hitch” Hitchenscomes in. Alex is a “datedoctor” who claims to beable to find customers theirperfect romantic match inthree dates or less. Sara,meanwhile, is a gossipreporter for a daily tabloidwho decides to write anexpose on Hitch’s methods.Sara soon finds herprofessional life and personallife on a collision course asshe finds herself falling forAlex while investigating hisclaim.

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The Life AquaticThe Life AquaticThe Life AquaticThe Life AquaticThe Life AquaticInternationally famousoceanographer SteveZissou and his crew, TeamZissou, set sail on anexpedition to hunt down themysterious, elusive,possibly non-existantJaguar Shark that killedZissou’s partner duringthe documentary filming oftheir latest adventure. Theyface overwhelmingcomplications includingpirates, kidnapping andbankruptcy.

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White NoiseWhite NoiseWhite NoiseWhite NoiseWhite NoisePeople have alwayssearched for a way tocommunicate with theother side -- driven to finda way to connect with lovedones who have passedon. Jonathan Rivers,distraught after themysterious death of hiswife, is contacted by aman who claims to bereceiving messages fromher through something hecalls electronic voicephenomena, or the “whitenoise” most of us hearwhen we flip through theradio dial.

C o n s t a n t i n eC o n s t a n t i n eC o n s t a n t i n eC o n s t a n t i n eC o n s t a n t i n e ---------- Based on the DC-Vertigo comic book“Hellblazer,” Renegadeoccultist John Constantinehas literally been to hell andback. He teams up withskeptical policewomanAngela Dodson to solve themysterious suicide of hertwin sister. Theirinvestigation takes themthrough the world ofdemons and angels thatexists just beneath thelandscape of contemporaryLos Angeles.

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is “in” with his soon-to-bein-laws, Jack and DinaByrnes, it looks like smoothsailing for him and hisfiancée, Pam. But that’sbefore Pam’s parents meetGreg’s parents, theFockers. The hyper-relaxedFockers and the tightly-wound Byrneses arewoefully mismatched fromthe start, and no matter howhard Greg and Pam try,there is just no bringingtheir families together—which all adds up to adisastrously funny time of“getting to know you.”

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Be ‘keepers of light’ for those around usBy Chaplain (Col.) Lawrence M. BarryIMA Korea Region Office staff chaplain

Along the Atlantic seaboard there are numerouslighthouses to warn ships of dangerous waters. Oneof those was kept for years by the widow of JacobWalker. Her story is one of devotion and duty.

As a young girl at Sandy Hook, N.J., she first metJacob Walker when he was the keeper of Sandy Hooklighthouse. They married and lived happily at thelighthouse. After four years Jacob caught pneumoniaand was evacuated to the hospital on Staten Island.

A few nights later a rowboat approached thelighthouse through the darkness. Mrs. Walker’s worstfears were confirmed. She buried Jacob on a hillsideon Staten Island easily seen from the lighthouse.

Every morning Mrs. Walker would stand at theporthole and look across the water toward Jacob’sgrave. Sometimes the hill was green; other times brownor white. But she always seemed to get the messagefrom him — the same three words she heard when hewas alive: Mind the light. And for over 40 years, shedid.

“Mind the light” is a short message with an importantmeaning. It reminds us of other short but vitalmessages: “Come, follow me;” “Let there be light;”“Feed my sheep.”

Since Day One darkness in one form or anotherhas been the central problem of the world. In thebeginning “God saw the light and pronounced it good”and “God divided the light from the darkness” andsince that time he has tried to turn the faces of hischildren toward the light.

But people often love darkness more than light. InCharles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol,” Scrooge sits in

the darkness of his money-changing counting houseand says, “Darkness is cheap; therefore I like it.” ButScrooge was wrong. Darkness — spiritual darkness— is not cheap, for spiritual darkness has always costthe world dearly.

Much of the problems of individuals, families,communities and nations exist because people chooseto walk in the darkness of selfishness, greed,contention or unbridled fanaticism. Where darknessreigns, chaos and destruction reign.

However, people of goodwill understand thatwalking in the light of truth, decency and kindness isbetter and that their calling is that of Mrs. Walker: Tobring light and knowledge to our people — our units,our chapels, our Soldiers and our families. We arecalled to “mind the light” — to push back the boundsof darkness so that the light may pour into the soulsof our people.

I am convinced that our families, our Army andour nation deeply need for us to be “keepers of thelight.” My prayer is that each of us will findopportunities to spread the light of love and goodwillas we travel life’s journey together.

Area IIArea IIArea IIArea IIArea IIWorship ServicesWorship ServicesWorship ServicesWorship ServicesWorship Services

Catholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Tuesday 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital Chapel7 p.m. South Post Chapel

Mon.-Wed., Thurs.-Fri.12:05 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial ChapelJewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post ChapelProtestant ServicesContemporary Sunday 10 a.m. Multipurpose TrainingFacilityEpiscopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial ChapelUnited Pentecostal Sunday 1 p.m. Memorial ChapelChurch of Christ Sunday 2 p.m. South Post ChapelChurch InternationalCollective Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel

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

(Korean)10 a.m. South Post Chapel10:30 a.m. K-16 Community

Chapel11 a.m. Hannam Village

Chapelnoon South Post Chapel

(Gospel)Collective Sunday 1 p.m. Camp Colbern Chapel

6 p.m. South Post ChapelKorean Tuesday 6 p.m. Camp Colbern Chapel

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

3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel

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Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Vincent BurnsBurnsV@korea.army.mil or DSN 725-2955Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David Colwell

David.Colwell@korea.army.mil or DSN 738-4043

DrakeT@korea.army.mil or DSN 738-3011Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Thomas Drake

Chaplain (Maj.) Stanley WhittenWhittense@korea.army.mil or DSN 736-3018

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – It’s cold and the sun isstill more than an hour below the horizon the morningof Feb. 5 when 78 members of the 3rd Squadron,6th Cavalry begin a day they hope will earn them theCav’s coveted Spurs.

Dressed in full combat gear, the officers andenlisted men and women taking part in the annual“Spur Ride” face their fellows, Cav Soldiers who havealready undergone this rite of passage and become“Spur Holders.”

Dressed in black Stetsons, shining spurs and black“Spur Ride” sweatshirts; Spur Holders will challengeand guide candidates throughout the day.

CAV Soldiers strive for spurs

Spur candidates not reciting “Fiddler’s Green” with enoughenthusiasm pay with push-ups.

The day begins with Spur Holders inspecting candidateequipment.

Spur Holder Command Sgt. Maj. Errington Neysmith, 3rd Squadron,6th Cavalry’s top NCO, explains the written test to candidates.

PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

Spur Holders Sgt. Shaw Dorman (right front) and Spc. William Hill (in mask) escort candidateteam 5 as they begin the journey that ends with each team member a Spur Holder.

The final obstacle to “Spur Holder” status requires Pfc. Erin Regan do push-ups with her feeton the anvil while her spurs are mounted.

Each of the eight teams of spur candidates was required to perform a set of tasks at widelyseparate points on Camp Humphreys. To complete the tasks successfully, they were requiredto hike between the points while carrying a “casualty” on a litter.

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

The challenges start immediately.Spur Holders demand candidates recite “Fiddler’s

Green,” a poem of unknown origin concerning theafterlife a cavalryman expects. Those hesitant aboutthe recitation, or not enthusiastic enough, must paywith push-ups or leg-lifts.

The dark hour continues with candidates beingplaced on a team for the day, an equipment inspectionand written test. All accompanied with loud demandsfor “Fiddler’s Green” and for push-ups or otherpayment when a candidate doesn’t perform up to aSpur Holder’s expectations.

With the sun up and the Spur Ride warm-upcompleted, candidates and Spur Holders go outdoorsto start the day’s exercises. The eight candidate teamsgo from place to place around Camp Humphreyscarrying a litter with a “casualty,” performing tasksat eight widely separated stations.

“They’ll be doing different things at each station,”said Command Sgt. Maj. Errington Neysmith. “Eachteam will do a call-for-fire exercise at Soldier’s Park,build a rope bridge at the squadron motor pool andstart a fire at the ROK Corral near Zoecklor Station.”

Other tasks each team had to complete included avehicle pull, map reading exercise, erecting an antennafor a tactical radio, a medivac exercise and an exerciseknown as weapons soup in which team memberswere required to reassemble three weapons whileblindfolded.

At the end of the day, candidates and Spur Holdersmet again, for the induction ceremony and dinner.Called forward as teams, the candidates assumed theposition one-by-one.

While doing push-ups with toes on the traditionalblacksmiths anvil, each was fitted with spurs byNeysmith and 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry commander,Lt. Col. Bernard Banks. As they finished, a hammerstrike to the anvil announced the entry of a new SpurHolder into the ranks of the best in the Cav.

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JBL In WJBL In WJBL In WJBL In WJBL In Warrior Countrarrior Countrarrior Countrarrior Countrarrior CountryyyyyMorale, Welfare and Recreation presents a newentertainment, JBL, in March. JBL will perform avariety of musical styles at Camp Nimble’s JackieB’s Club 8 p.m. Saturday. For information on MWRentertainment scheduling, call 732-6819.

Halo 2 THalo 2 THalo 2 THalo 2 THalo 2 TournamentournamentournamentournamentournamentThe Camp Casey Community Activity Center willhost a Halo 2 team “assault” tournament at 11 a.m.Saturday. Pre-registration is required. Visit the CampCasey CAC or call 730-4601 for information.

Osan Shopping TOsan Shopping TOsan Shopping TOsan Shopping TOsan Shopping TripripripripripAn overnight shopping trip to Osan Air Base isavailable at Camp Casey Community Activity CenterSaturday. Pre-registration is recommended due tolimited seating. The bus departs at 7 a.m. Forinformation, call 730-4601.

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The Warrior Invitational Boxing Competition will beginat 6 p.m. Saturday at Camp Casey’s Hanson FieldHouse. The event is open to all active-duty personnelstationed on U.S. Forces Korea installations. Theweigh-ins and medical exams begin at 10 a.m.Saturday. For information, call 732-6276.

Sunday BowlingSunday BowlingSunday BowlingSunday BowlingSunday BowlingTTTTTournamentournamentournamentournamentournament

Visit and enjoy the Sunday Bowling Tournament, 1p.m. every Sunday at Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center.The tournament will be a combination of Handicap,Scratch, 9-Pin No-Tap and 3–6–9. Also stay late toenjoy X-Treme Bowling from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

PPPPPool Tool Tool Tool Tool TournamentournamentournamentournamentournamentCamp Red Cloud Community Activity Center ishosting a pool tournament at 11 a.m. every Sunday.The winner will receive a coupon for dinner atMitchell’s. For information, call 732-6246.

10-Cent Wings10-Cent Wings10-Cent Wings10-Cent Wings10-Cent WingsTen-cent Chicken Wing Night (with purchase of adrink) is available at Camp Casey Primo’s Expressand Golf Course Club at 5 p.m. every Friday. Forinformation, call the Camp Casey area club managerat 730-4334.

Customer Feedback ContestCustomer Feedback ContestCustomer Feedback ContestCustomer Feedback ContestCustomer Feedback ContestArea I MWR has a unique customer feedbackmechanism called Orange Customer CommentCard. Comment Cards are available at any MWRfacility in Area I. Right now MWR is conducting acontest involving the Orange Customer CommentCard. Complete a Comment Card with your personalcontact information on it. Drop it off at any U.S.mailbox. At the end of each month three nameswill be announced to receive a coupon for lunch,dinner or services at any area I MWR Club, BowlingCenter or Golf Course. For information about thecontest, call 732- 6274.

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YONGSAN -- The 2nd AnnualYouth Masters Bowling Tournamenttook place at Yongsan Lanes Feb. 27and was a Junior Gold event. TheJunior Gold Program consists of theUnited States’ elite youth bowlers.The program’s objective is to helpyouth bowlers maintain an interest inbowling through emphasis onadvanced training, coaching and teambowling so they may continue toprogress and excel in the sport.

The tournament format consistedof eight consecutive games over eightpair of lanes. The division championswere Allen Wagner (12 and abovedivision) and Richard McDonald in the(11 and under division).

Wagner won the tournament asoverall champion with 1,671 pins and a209 average. As champion, he won a$250 scholarship to be managed byScholarship, Management andAccounting Reports for Tenpins and aberth in the USA Junior Gold NationalChampionships in Indianapolis. this July.By accepting the berth Wagner declineda previously earned position at theNational Championships.

Yongsan youth masters tourney draws tops bowlersBy Tom BruceAreaII MWR Marketing

During the tournament the athletesscored nineteen 200+ games. Wagnerled the field of youth bowlers with fivegames scoring more than 200 pins –including the championship’s highestscore of 269.

However, the tournament wasn’t aseasy as it seemed for Wagner. His 269in the sixth game didn’t even get himinto the lead. Through the sixth gameof the eight game-format USAJGbowler Jennifer Simmons led Wagnerby three pins. Simmons also had a lockon the high game award by rolling a 259in the fifth game until she was outscoredby Wagner in the sixth game.

Joining Wagner and Simmons nearthe top of the field through six gameswere previous Yongsan BowlingChampions and current Junior Goldbowlers, Christopher Baker andVictoria Wallace. Baker, a veteran ofthree USAJG National Championshipsin Winterhaven, Fla., St. Louis andDallas, from 2002 through 2004,stayed within striking distance of thelead throughout the tournament thanksto 243 and 223 games.

Victoria Wallace, the 2004 PepsiNational Female Bowling championwas within two pins of Baker and also

within striking distance of the lead.In the seventh and eighth gamesWagner rolled a 203 and 213,respectively, to outpace the field andlock in the victory. Simmonscontinued to bowl outstanding gamesbut was outscored by Baker with atremendous 236 effort in the lastgame. As a result of Bakers’ finalgame, he and Simmons tied forsecond place with 1,608 pins and 201averages for the tournament.

In the 11 and under division,Richard McDonald scored 1,356 pins,rolled a 214 game and carried a 170average for the tournament.

The Masters serve as a tuneup forthe Pepsi Far East Military ZoneTournament. Yongsan Lanes will hostyouth bowling athletes from KoreaMarch 13, in the 2005 edition of thechampionships. More than 50 highlyskilled youth bowlers in six divisions willbe competing for a share of $1,400 inscholarships and an opportunity torepresent the Far East Military Zone inthis year’s Pepsi and USAJG NationalChampionships to be held inIndianapolis, July 9-15. CurrentlyWagner and Baker have earned berthsto the USAJG National Championships.

YONGSAN – As a singer,songwriter, producer and actress,Angie Stone has made a name forherself in many aspects of theentertainment industry. From singingon Broadway (most recently sheappeared as Big Mama Morton inthe Tony Award-winning productionof “Chicago”) to crafting new songson the tour bus, Stone manages tobring real soul every performance.

Having begun her career in thegroundbreaking rap trio “Sequence,”the versatile Stone has worn manyhats throughout her musical career.Her first claim to fame came during

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Boxers fromthroughout Korea who want to test their moveswill get the chance at a Camp Humphreys boxingsmoker, March 12.

The Area III Boxing Smoker is open to allU.S. and Korean military personnel – to includepeople with or without boxing experience. Civilianemployees and family members are not allowedto participate by Army regulation.

“Boxers are matched based on their sex, levelof experience and weight,” explained Area IIISports Director Jim Howell, “and there willalways be a large number of individuals who havenever boxed before. That doesn’t matter. Youwon’t be matched against a bigger, moreexperienced opponent. We will endeavor to matchpeople as closely as possible.”

“I would especially like to invite those boxersfrom areas I and IV, where there are active boxingteams. Come on up and get a feel for the ringand the environment. Our Boxing Smokersalways draw a full house of enthusiastic fans.”

For those unfamiliar with Army boxing, Howellpointed out that safety is our number one concern.

“Everyone is required to wear safety gear –including headgear. We provide all the equipment –to include shorts and jerseys. Individuals need tosupply their own shoes and enthusiasm,” he said.

In addition, all participants are required to passa physical the morning of the smoker. Armymedical personnel check blood pressure andgeneral health before giving the go-ahead forparticipation. Medical personnel are also atringside during the entire competition.

To participate in the Smoker, contact theCamp Humphreys Gymnasium at 753-8810/11.Leave your name, weight and level of experience.

Area III Boxing Smokerseeks competitorsMike MooneyArea III MWR

her time as lead vocalist with thegroup “Vertical Hold.” Working withMantronix and Lenny Kravitz, the neo-soul trio produced R&B Top 40hits such as “Summertime” and “Seems You’re Much Too Busy.”

Stone’s successes lead her to a solo career. Her debut album titled“Black Diamond” premiered in 1999 featured her first number one single,“No More Rain.” Her third album “Stone Love” became her biggest hit.Other albums include “Mahogany Love” and “I Wanna Thank Ya.”

As part of Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s goal of bringing qualityentertainment to the military in Korea, the organization will sponsor anumber of Stone’s performances at installations across the peninsula.All performances are open to military ID cardholders and free of charge.No videotaping is allowed. For information, contact your local MWREntertainment Office or call 723-3749.

Stone will perform at the following locations:Camp Humphreys ,Tommy D’s, 8 p.m. Tuesday;Wednesday , Yongsan, Seoul American High School Auditorium, 8

p.m. Wednesday;Camp Page, Community Activities Center, 7 p.m. Thursday;Camp Casey, Primo’s, 7 p.m. March 11;Camp Red Cloud , Mitchell’s, 8 p.m. March 12

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Area III andCamp Humphreys played host Feb. 17,to a three-day playground safetyseminar taught by four leaders of theNational Program for Playground Safetyfrom the University of Northern Iowaat Cedar Rapids.

Instructors Susan Hudson, HeatherOlsen, Donna Thompson and LawrenceBruya led 25 engineering, operations andsafety experts from across Korea inexamining playgrounds and playgroundusers, and taught them how to keep theyoungest military family members safeand happy.

“Playgrounds are a lot safer nowthan they were when I was a kid,” saidHudson. “But we still have more than200,000 children injured each year withinjuries serious enough for anemergency room visit.

“We’ve come a long way, but there’s

still work to do.”According to Hudson, playground

equipment that used to cause the mostand the worst injuries has long sincebeen banished from most playgrounds.The jungle gym is gone. Teeter-tottersare gone. So are high slides andequipment that could cause falls from aheight. The U.S. Consumer ProductsSafety Commission recalled them in1981, the year they released their firstguidelines on playground safety(updated with a 1994 revision).

An 8-foot slide might not look likemuch to an adult, she continued, butfor a 3-foot child that’s a good distance.Add a surface unprepared to cushion afall and you can be looking at brokenbones or worse.

The NPPS training group was invitedto Korea by Area III Safety DirectorJames Bellware.

“I was trying to send one of mypeople back to the states to attend thetraining,” he said. “When I told Col.

Is a nearby playground safe foryour children? You can make yourown determination by going to theNational Program for PlaygroundSafety Web site atwww.playgroundsafety.org.

Among the material on its pages,the Web site includes a safety reportcard that can be used as a checklistin evaluating any playground. Packedwith questions that require a simpleyes or no answer, the report cardenables you to evaluate a playgroundin four areas: Supervision, Age-

Taliento about it, he decided we shouldbring the trainers here so everyone couldshare in their expertise.”

One of the events during the trainingwas for the group to visit CampHumphreys’ newly constructed familyhousing playground to inspect it forpotential problems. Trainees wentlooking for problems in four areas –supervision, age-appropriate design, fallsurfacing and equipment maintenance.

They found a few. In one case apiece of equipment, a slide, had beenassembled with a bolt facing in thewrong direction. Even though the boltwas on the outside of the equipmentand in a recessed area, it might have

been possible for a small hand to findits way to the bolt and snag a fingeron the way down.

“One thing about it,” said Hudson.“I’ve never had a maintenance crewon the job as quickly as here at CampHumphreys. We hadn’t even left thefacility before maintenance was on thejob taking care of the few problemswe found.”

One thing Hudson emphasized is thatNPPS is not out to put children intococoons. “We wouldn’t accept peopleincurring 200,000 injuries in their workplaces,” she said. “Child play areasdeserve the same consideration withoutremoving the challenge and the fun.”

Appropriate Design, Fall Surfacing andEquipment Maintenance.

The scoring system provides definitestatements concerning a particularplayground following evaluation. Ifthere are seven or fewer yes responses,the evaluation is “do not allow childrenon this playground.” A score of 20-24yes responses equals an “A.” Theevaluation: “Congratulations on having aSAFE playground. Please continue tomaintain this excellence.”

In addition, the report card markscertain questions in gray and states, “if

any of the gray boxes are marked ‘NO,’the potential of a life-threatening injuryis significantly increased. Contact theplayground owner.”

These questions include such itemsas: “Are adults present when childrenare on equipment?” “Is equipment freeof head entrapments?” “Do platformshave appropriate guardrails?”

The Web site contains informationon available educational resources,playground products and services, andon specific problems of which parents,educators and operators should be

aware. Items addressed include: areplay areas age specific and are they solabeled? Does equipment have gapsthat can catch little hands or clothing?Are there broken or missing parts orprotruding bolts? Is the surface underplayground equipment properlyprepared to cushion falls?

The Web site states that “Eachyear more than 200,000 childrensustain playground injuries thatrequire an emergency room visit.Children can’t make playgroundssafe. It’s up to you.”

Website helps parents evaluate local playgrounds

Experts teach playground safety at Humphreys

PHOTOS BY SUSAN HUDSON

Engineers, operations and safety experts from throughout Korea watch a training video as partof the three-day playground safety seminar they attended at Camp Humphreys.

Seminar attendees inspect new playground facilities at Camp Humphreys family housingunder the direction of Susan Hudson, as part of their NPPS training seminar.

Susan Hudson: Education director,National Program for PlaygroundSafety and McElroy Professor ofYouth Leadership Studies, Universityof Northern Iowa.

Heather Olsen: Operationscoordinator, National Program forPlayground Safety, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Donna Thompson: director,National Program for PlaygroundSafety and Professor of PhysicalEducation, University of NorthernIowa.

Lawrence Bruya: professor,Washington State University, Pullman,Wash.

The Instructors

National Program for Playground Safety seminar attendees from throughout Korea learnedhow to evaluate playgounds for safety. Here they perform a head trap test to make sure smallheads can not be caught in equipment.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Asidefrom an occasional bark or yelp, thepets at the Community ActivitiesCenter Feb. 23, were as subdued asthey would have been visiting the vet.That’s because they were.

Three members of Osan’s 4th Squad,106th Medical Detachment (VeterinaryServices) turned the CAC into theirexamination and treatment room duringa quarterly visit to Camp Humphreys.The visits give Humphreys residents theopportunity to get pet health care closeto home, instead of hauling their cats ordogs to Osan – an especially difficulttask for those without a personal vehicle.

Capt. Patti Rice, Osan Vet Clinicofficer-in-charge, said they normallystay about six hours when they cometo Humphreys and see 20 to 30 petswhile they’re here.

“We mostly update annual shots andtake care of other routine items,” she said.

During one 45-minute period Riceand her team, Pfc. Aaron Voltz and Spc.Chris Stitcher, took care of nine petsand the people who love them. Theyadminister shots against Distemper,Parvo, Rabies and Bordatella; drawblood to test for heart worms and otherproblems; and will even give a pedicureif needed.

“Heart worms are a problem inKorea,” said Voltz. “They will kill afamily pet. Our job is to take care of theproblem before it is.”

The 4th Squad consists of thecaptain, two technicians, a receptionistand five volunteers. They holdexamination and treatment records onmore than 900 animals in areas III andV, take care of the medical problems ofArea III military working dogs andconduct food inspec t ions onsuppliers and service facilities.

“I inspect the Mogu-chon poultryplant myself,” said Rice. The plantsuppl ies ch icken to mi l i t a rycommissaries in Korea.

Despite the need to use a muzzle,despite attempts to get away or bitedue to discomfort or pain, the vetsare patient and skilled at what they

do. Drawing blood from a 200-pound Soldier requires only a littleskill compared to drawing bloodfrom a struggling four-pound dogwith a foreleg the size of a MontBlanc pen.

For information or an appoint-ment, call 784-6814.

Army Community Services willhost its bi-annual Employment andVolunteer Seminar March 11.

The seminar, headed up by LaVitaVincent, ACS employment manager,and Aggie Rodriguez, ACS volunteercoordinator, is structured to givepeople information and adviceconcerning career planning. It coversresumé writing, the cover letter, howto use the Resumix system forgovernment jobs, interviewtechniques, how to network withinyour daily life and salary negotiations.

The seminar will be divided intotwo parts during the day. The firsthalf of the seminar will introduce andtalk about organizations taking part inthe seminar. These are companies and

departments that will be on hand toprovide information about localopportunities and answer questions.

Lunch divides the day and isprovided free of charge, by ACS.

The second half includes detailsabout volunteer opportunities, howto carry these job skills with youwhen you leave Korea, how to earnpromotion points and how to earnthe Military Outstanding VolunteerService Medal.

The remainder of the afternoon willbe devoted to covering your careerplans and helping you decide what pathto choose. The seminar staff willassist you with resume formats, andwith learning which one is best foryou. You will discover your skills andhow to market yourself on paper.

You will get the latest facts on

the newly updated Resumix systemand will practice interview skillswhile learning what questions maybe asked, what questions to ask theemployer and what employers lookfor in a candidate.

“We really like to have a goodt ime and have fun wi th th i sseminar,” said Vincent. “The biggestcomplaint we’ve had is that it justdoesn’t last long enough.”

The seminar is open to everyone.“We encourage everyone to come

to this event to learn more about howto secure their futures,” said AggieRodriguez.

To attend interested persons mustpre-register by March 8. To registerstop by the ACS office or call 753/690-8401. The seminar runs from7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration underway for March 11ACS Employment and Volunteer Seminar

Vets services visits Humphreys

P. D.(Puppy Dog) moves in close to his owner as Pfc. Aaron Voltz, administers annual shotsduring a visit from Osan’s 4th Squad, 106th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services), toCamp Humphreys Community Activities Center. The unit visits on a quarterly basis to takecare of area pets.

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BOSS All-NighterBOSS All-NighterBOSS All-NighterBOSS All-NighterBOSS All-NighterBet ter Oppor tuni t ies for S ingle andUnaccompanied Soldiers will host a BOSS “All-Nighter” for all Area III Soldiers from 10 p.m.-9 a.m. March 4 at the Camp HumphreysCommunity Activities Center. Entry fee is $5.Event includes X-Box and board games, movies,water basketball, big glove boxing and lots ofother entertainment. For information, call 753-8825.

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A Family Readiness Group Rally will be heldf rom 9 a .m.-noon March 5 a t the CampHumphreys Youth Center. Parents and childrenare welcome to attend and participate in manyevents, including a punt, pass and kick contest,a story time booth, darts, a scavenger hunt andmore. A “Keeping the Connection” booth willoffer information how Family Readiness Groupssupport military families. For information, call753-8401.

TTTTTerm IV Rerm IV Rerm IV Rerm IV Rerm IV RegistrationegistrationegistrationegistrationegistrationTerm IV College registration will be held March14-25 at all Area III education centers. Forinformation, call Bruce White at 753-8909.

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New hours for the Area III Provost MarshallOffice and Vehicle Registration are 7:30-noonand 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. All clearing forthe Provost Marshal’s Off ice and VehicleRegistration will be at Building 544 in room201 behind the health clinic. For information,call 753-6600.

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Area III managers, supervisors and key personnelcan meet Civilian Personnel Operations Center– Korea personnel from 8:30-11:30 a.m. March8 at the Camp Humphreys Mult i-PurposeFacility. An overview of the CPOC role andprocedures will be presented, along with ageneral question-and-answer session. Forinformation, call 753-3958.

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Communi ty members can ra te CampHumphreys, Long or Eagle services and facilitiesat the Interactive Customer Service Web siteat https://ice.disa.mil. Simply go to the Website, click “Pacific” and then the camp youwish to evaluate. For information, call 753-8847.

Area III WArea III WArea III WArea III WArea III Web Siteeb Siteeb Siteeb Siteeb SiteThe Area III Web site is now online at http://area3.korea.army.mil. The site has helpfulin format ion and news for a l l communi tymembers. For information, call 753-8847.

Area III TArea III TArea III TArea III TArea III Tax Centerax Centerax Centerax Centerax CenterThe Area III Tax Center is open for tax adviceand tax return preparation. Soldiers shouldcontact their unit tax advisor. Department ofDefense civilians, family members and othervalid ID cardholders are also eligible for taxpreparation service. For information, call 753-8053.

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Humphreys American Elementary Schoolstudents observe Black History Month

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Studentsat Camp Humphreys AmericanElementary School observed BlackHistory Month Feb. 24, with aprogram held at the Youth Center.

The observance included displayscovering blacks in American historyand literature, black culture and thecontributions of blacks to America.

Tarita Harris organized the eventwith the assistance of LaCreshaMorris and Joy Noble.

Tarita Harris operates a display teaching children about products George Washington Carvercreated, African masks and foods. Harris is credited with organizing the Camp HumphreysAmerican Elementary School Black History Month observance in a little over two weeks.

PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

Camp Humphreys American Elementary School students wait in line to have LaCresha Morrisbraid and bead their hair at the school’s Black History Month observance Feb. 24.

Sonia Pena-Baker operates a display featuring African-Americans in American history andliterature. Pena-Baker volunteers at both the school library and the base library, where she is theacting librarian.

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Taegu cheerleaders sweep KAIAC championships

Stepping Out

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Town hall meetingplanned for families

FRG rally scheduled

Members of the Camp Walker Multi-Cultural Gospel Service Step Team perform during the Taegu American School Black History MonthAssembly held in the school’s multi-purpose room Feb. 23. Two performances were held for the student body of 651. Team membersinclude (from left to right): Joseph James, Kendall Harris, Ronald Penn, Paris Love, Katrina Alsup, Audrenee’ Collins, Ashley McGee andSummer Love. The group’s director is Sgt. 1st Class Edward Smith of the 307th Signal Battalion at Camp Carroll.

The Area IV Army CommunityService is hosting a peninsula-wideFamily Readiness Group rally 11 a.m. –3 p.m. Saturday at the Camp WalkerBowling Center.

A variety of activities are scheduledsuch as bowling, face painting and anarm wrestling contests.

For information, call Persis Oh-Gedemer at 768-7112/7610.

A Town Hall Meeting for families willbe held 6:30 p.m. Monday at the WalkerChapel Activities Center.

Presentations will include InteractiveCustomer Evaluation, and safety/trafficenforcement. There will also be updateson family housing and the Army FamilyAction Plan.

This is the forum to ask questions ofCol. Donald J. Hendrix, Area IV SupportActivity commander, and othercommunity organizations that provideimportant services.

For information, call Kevin Jacksonat 768-7604.

CAMP GEORGE – In an impressivefollow-up to their Far Eastchampionship in November that netteda berth to the national championships,the Taegu American School varsity andjunior varsity squads swept the KoreanAmerican Interscholastic ActivitiesConference cheerleading competition atSeoul International School Feb. 18.

In addition to the championship titles,TAS cheerleaders took six of 10 varsityall-star nominations. Named to the all-star team were Jesse Covan, WhitneyDalton, Shilla Grammer, AimeeHildenbrand, Andrea Paulson and LanceShirley.

“This is a totally different competitionwith different schools compared to theFar East tournament,” said TAScheerleading co-coach Tonya Hagander.“At Far East the schools are divided bysize. At KAIAC there are no (class A orclass AA) divisions so large schools andsmall schools compete together whichcan make things tougher.”

Each team was required to performan original two- to four-minute routineimplementing cheer, dance, jump, stuntand tumbling elements.

The teams performed well despitemissing a key element, co-coachHeather Robinson, who was at homepreparing to deliver a baby.

Taegu American School varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders pose with their championship hardware following their dual championships at theKorean American Interscholastic Activities Conference cheerleading competition at Seoul International School Feb. 18.

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“She was with us in spirit – and onthe phone,” Hagander said. “It was toughcoaching two squads but everybodyreally pulled together and put everythingthey had into preparing.”

Even though the combined varsityteam qualified to attend the NationalCheerleading Championships,sponsored by the National CheerleadingAssociation thanks to their performance

at the Far East tournament, they wereunable to raise enough funds to attendthe event held in Dallas Dec. 27-28. Ona bright note, however, the cheerleaderswill have the opportunity to compete inthe United States Championships to beheld in Daytona beach – during springbreak.

This year’s varsity team is made upof eight girls and two boys. The junior

varsity squad consists of seven girls andone boy. This is the first year boys haveparticipated in cheerleading at TAS. Inaddition to the tournament all stars, alsocompeting for the TAS varsity squadwere David Arocho, Angela Cho andBrittani Ferguson. Junior varsity memberswere Charlene Clack, Kimberly Compton,Megan Gardner, Kyle Hendrix, AshleeSharp, Angie Smith, Monica Shubert andBriana Wolford.

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The Rho Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Inc. is offering a scholarship for Departmentof Defense Dependent School System seniors. Theapplication should include a written essay, transcriptand a letter of recommendation. The applicationpacket is due Monday. For information and applicationpacket, see your guidance counselor or call PandoraOsler at 736-7558.

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Taegu American School is looking for substituteteachers. If you are interested, stop by the schoolor call Chris Cho at 768-9503. Interested individualsmust have SOFA Status.

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The Mu Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi AlphaFraternity, Inc. is offering a scholarship to deservinghigh school seniors in the Republic of Korea. Thescholarship is based on the application, writtenessay, transcripts, interview and letters ofrecommendations from a teacher, administrator,religious or community leader. The applicationpacket is due by March 15. For information, seeyour guidance counselor at any DoDDS high schoolin Korea or contact Chris Fland at 011-9671-2264,Larry Fuller at 011-9972-0751, or Wendell Mooreat 011-9101-4060.

Embassy SerEmbassy SerEmbassy SerEmbassy SerEmbassy Services in Busanvices in Busanvices in Busanvices in Busanvices in BusanU.S. Embassy officers will be in Busan at theParadise Hotel in Haeundae March 24-25 to provideconsular services. American citizens who wish tofile applications or get more information aboutpassports, consular reports of birth abroad, federalbenefits, voting information and notarials, maycome in during this time. For information, checkout the U.S. Embassy Web site atwww.asktheconsul.org.

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The 2005 West Point Founder’s Day Dinner will beheld 6 p.m. March 27 in Naija Ballroom at DragonHill Lodge on Yongsan Garrison. West Pointgraduates and guests are invited. The cost is $25per person. For information, call Lt. Col. Pat Kellyat 723-8653.

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Vacancy announcement for 2005 Area IV summerhire program opens March 28 and closes April 14.Applications are available at the Area IV CivilianPersonnel Advisory Center on Camp Henry. Forinformation, call Karyn Smith at 768-7128.

TTTTTax Centers Openax Centers Openax Centers Openax Centers Openax Centers OpenThe Area IV Tax Center is now open in Bldg. 1805on Camp Henry. For appointments, call 768-6680.The Legal Office at Camp Carroll in Building S-119 is also offering tax services. Call 765-8602 tomake appointments. Tax services are also beingprovided by the Legal Office in the Camp HialeahHeadquarters, Building T-275. Call 763-7459/3510to make an appointment. For additional assistance,see your unit tax advisor.

Camp WCamp WCamp WCamp WCamp Walkalkalkalkalker Librarer Librarer Librarer Librarer LibraryyyyyThe library has reopened following renovation. Forinformation, call Pan Un-hwan at 764-4218.

Area IV Support Activity Soldierslearn Modern Army Combatives

Sgt. Kareen Richardson, executes a basic takedown, or “drop knee sayo,” on Cpl. No Sang-myun during combatives training held for Area IVSupport Activity Soldiers Feb. 25 at Kelly Fitness Center. Hand-to-hand combat training is making a comeback in the Army as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-based Modern Army Combatives. The training was initiated in 1995 by the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, at Fort Benning, N.C. Theprogram has since been incorporated into the latest version of Field Manual 3-25.150 (Combatives) and is now being introduced Army-wide.

Pfc. David Jacobs struggles with an opponentduring Modern Army Combatives training.

Pfc. Elise Munoz places Cpl. Choi Kwang-mook in a rear naked choke hold as Sgt.Kareen Richardson assists.

Master Sgt. Matthew Delay, Area IV Support Activity equal opportunity advisor and Modern ArmyCombatives instructor, demonstrates the “rear naked choke hold” on Sgt. 1st Class CalvinRussell during combatives training.

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Rehersal of concept drill preps key players for annual RSOI exerciseBy Master Sgt. Kimberly Williams19th Theater Support Command Public Affairs

Leaders attending the Rehearsal of ConceptDrill held Feb. 21-24 at Camp Walker, Daegu,and Camp Hialeah, Busan, witnessed many firsts,including new participants and an operationalvignette, at this annual event that leads into theReception, Staging, Onward Movement andIntegration Exercise in March.

“The purpose of ROC Drill is to introduce allof the major players in the Korean Theater ofOperations to the RSOI process, procedures andresponsibilities,” said Lt. Col. Tina S. Kracke,chief of plans, Support Operations, 19th TheaterSupport Command.

The approximately 120 participants includedLt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commander,Eighth U.S. Army, Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Kane,deputy chief of staff, U.S. Forces Korea/UnitedNat ions Command, Brig . Gen. Timothy P.McHale, commander, 19th TSC, Brig. Gen. H.T.Landwermeyer J r. , d i rec tor, U.S . ArmyInstallation Management Agency Korea RegionOffice, and representatives from almost all EUSAmajor subordinate commands.

Eighth U.S. Army is responsible for the ROCDrill, said Kracke, but the 19th TSC hosts andexecutes the event in conjunction with otherEUSA MSCs.

The ROC Drill typically consists of two parts,she sa id . F i rs t , par t ic ipants are g iven anoverview of the RSO process in a classroom-type envi ronment . Then , s i t e v i s i t s a reconducted to locations, mainly in Busan, whereunits will actually go through the RSO process.

This year, participation from U.S. ForcesKorea and United Nations Command was muchhigher than in the past, Kracke said. For thefirst time, foreign officers under UNC attended,representing France, Columbia, Australia, GreatBritain, Canada and Thailand.

“Their participation added an awareness ofpotential responsibilities to our allies,” saidEdward Little, deputy chief of plans, SPO.

In addition to new participants, two eventswere added to the ROC Drill. An operationalvignette using a large floor map of the Koreanpeninsula was conducted during the overviewportion, said Kracke.

“The map allowed the participants to spatiallyvisualize the area of operations and then to

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Participants at the RSOI ROC Drill Feb. 21-24 receive a briefing on U.S. Army Preposition Site - 4 equipment at Camp Carroll duringa site visit there. This ROC Drill included foreign officers from the United Nations Command for the first time.

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synchronize the actions and activities of the majorplayers,” she said. “Additionally, it generateddiscussion and triggered ideas of how to do thingsbetter.”

The second addition was a site visit to CampCarroll, where participants were able to view theU.S. Army Preposition Site - 4 equipment locatedthere, said Kracke. This equipment is prepositioned

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in Korea to be used in contingency operations.Participants enjoyed the site visit. ”This is a great opportunity for me to take a

look at what equipment we use during RSOI,” saidCol. Mark D. Calvo, EUSA deputy G-6 and officer-in-charge of Detachment 2, 311th Theater SignalCommand. “I got the chance to learn what kind ofsupport we get from the Army and how the process

works during war time.”Months of planning went into making the ROC

Drill a success, said Little, who started the planningprocess in November, along with Maj. RobertAbbott, SPO, and Maj. Eric Griffin, plans officerin charge, 20th Area Support Group.

Little, who has now coordinated three ROCDrills, said planning this exercise is extremely timeintensive.

“The biggest challenge is getting everyone’sbriefs and input in a timely manner to have themready for the ROC Drill,” he said.

Because it takes close to 50 military and civilianpersonnel to support the event, Little said it wasessential to have a strong senior noncommissionedofficer to act as “task manager.”

Support personnel must set up the sites, audiovisual equipment, chairs and heating and performdriving missions, he said adding that Sgt. Maj.Lorria Anderson, plans sergeant major, SPO, keptthings running smoothly behind the scenes.

A full dress rehearsal of the ROC Drill was heldFeb. 14-17 with approximately 100 participants.Primary staff who cannot make it to the ROC Drill,deputies and executive officers are invited to attendthe dress rehearsal. This allows maximumparticipation, and it allows the event planners towork out the kinks and make sure everything runssmoothly for the actual ROC Drill, Kracke said.

Overall, the ROC drill was a huge success, addedKracke. “This is the only exercise that walks youthrough a process and allows commanders tovisualize and relate actions to an actual geographicarea,” she said.

“We raised the level much higher than ROC Drillsin the past,” said McHale.

Senior leaders at the RSOI ROC Drill Feb. 21-24 participate in an operational vignette, using a map of the Korean peninsula. Thevignette allowed the leaders to visualize the reception, staging and onward movement process.

CPL. HWANG KYOO-WON

Korean Language30 The Morning Calm Weeklyhttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly Mar.4, 2005

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

Minsook KwonLanguage Instructor

Jeh hwee-mahng-eeJeh hwee-mahng-eeJeh hwee-mahng-eeJeh hwee-mahng-eeJeh hwee-mahng-eeee-suem-nee-dah.ee-suem-nee-dah.ee-suem-nee-dah.ee-suem-nee-dah.ee-suem-nee-dah.

Moo-oe-sheem-nee-ggah?Moo-oe-sheem-nee-ggah?Moo-oe-sheem-nee-ggah?Moo-oe-sheem-nee-ggah?Moo-oe-sheem-nee-ggah?

(Hahn-gook-oe)-ruel baeh-(Hahn-gook-oe)-ruel baeh-(Hahn-gook-oe)-ruel baeh-(Hahn-gook-oe)-ruel baeh-(Hahn-gook-oe)-ruel baeh-woo-go sheep-suem-nee-dah.woo-go sheep-suem-nee-dah.woo-go sheep-suem-nee-dah.woo-go sheep-suem-nee-dah.woo-go sheep-suem-nee-dah.

Jeh-gah gah-rue-chyoe-Jeh-gah gah-rue-chyoe-Jeh-gah gah-rue-chyoe-Jeh-gah gah-rue-chyoe-Jeh-gah gah-rue-chyoe-due-reel-ggah-yo?due-reel-ggah-yo?due-reel-ggah-yo?due-reel-ggah-yo?due-reel-ggah-yo?

Joeng-mahl-ee-sheem-nee-Joeng-mahl-ee-sheem-nee-Joeng-mahl-ee-sheem-nee-Joeng-mahl-ee-sheem-nee-Joeng-mahl-ee-sheem-nee-ggah?ggah?ggah?ggah?ggah?

Mool-lohn-eem-nee-dah.Mool-lohn-eem-nee-dah.Mool-lohn-eem-nee-dah.Mool-lohn-eem-nee-dah.Mool-lohn-eem-nee-dah.

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

“Please talk to me.”“Please talk to me.”“Please talk to me.”“Please talk to me.”“Please talk to me.”

WWWWWord of the weekord of the weekord of the weekord of the weekord of the week

“Due-reel mahl-suem-ee“Due-reel mahl-suem-ee“Due-reel mahl-suem-ee“Due-reel mahl-suem-ee“Due-reel mahl-suem-ee ee-suem-nee-dah.” ee-suem-nee-dah.” ee-suem-nee-dah.” ee-suem-nee-dah.” ee-suem-nee-dah.”

“I would like to talk to you.”

‘mahl-suem’

Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn KoreanKoreanKoreanKoreanKorean Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily

to me talk Please

Joe-eh-geh mahl-seum hah-sheep-shee-oh.

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