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YONGSAN GARRISON A weeklong anti-

terrorism exercise will be held Sunday through Dec.9, to test Yongsan Garrisons defense and emergency

response procedures.

Area II Support Activity Commander Col. Ron

Stephens said the installation defense posture will be

heightened during parts of the exercise, called

Adaptive Focus 06-01.

Adaptive Focus is a U.S. Forces Korea mandatedand controlled exercise that evaluates an installations

ability to deter, detect, defend, respond to and then

recover from a variety of simulated terrorist activities.Stephens said a variety of scenarios, including

simulated terrorist attacks, would occur to elicit

response by installation officials, including tenant units.

A community bulletin issued by the Area IIDirectorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and

Security outlines activities and events that may occur

during the exercise, including:

! Attempts to gain covert installation entry through

the use of deception or exploitation of observed

See Exercise,Exercise,Exercise,Exercise,Exercise, Page 4

Area II Public Affairs

Area I Support Activity Command Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Lomax helps serve food to Soldiers at the Camp Red Cloud dining facilityThanksgiving Day. Across the peninsula, officers and senior NCOs donned their dress uniforms and served the holiday mealto their Soldiers.

MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON

Who wants seconds?Who wants seconds?Who wants seconds?Who wants seconds?Who wants seconds?

NAMHAE-DO The 60th Namhae

Memorial Ceremony, commemorating

the deaths of 11 U.S. Army Air Corps

crewmembers killed during World War

II, was held Monday at Namhae Island,

about 75 miles west of Camp Hialeah in

Busan. Approximately 40 people attendedthe event.

Aug. 7, 1945, Japanese anti-aircraft

fire sent the B-24 Bomber Lady Luck

II and its crew to a fiery death near the

summit of Mangwoon Mountain, located

on Namhae Island.

The crash shook the island and awokethe then 31-year-old Kim Duk-hyung.

The next day, Kim and a group of island

id d d

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crews dog tags and helped recover th

bodies.

After WWII, he began annua

memorial services at the site in honoof those who perished in the crash. I

1948, he founded the War Memoria

Activities Association. He also resolve

to build a monument, finishing it in 1956

Each year since, commanders of Cam

Hialeah have participated in the memoriceremony held at Namhae Island.

Kim , 91, who serves as director t

this day, said that he knows this is

story that has been told many times, bu

it is one that is just as important toda

as it was 60 years ago. He cited severareasons why he has kept the ceremongoing all these years.

Wh I hild H

Lt. Col. Roger R. Dansereau, Pusan Storage Facility and Camp Hialeah installation commander,salutes after placing a wreath sent by United States Forces Korea for the occasion This was

STEVEN HOOVER


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By Caroline PeabodyArmy News Service

Giving thanks for those who answer call to dutyGiving thanks for those who answer call to dutyGiving thanks for those who answer call to dutyGiving thanks for those who answer call to dutyGiving thanks for those who answer call to duty

FORT MONROE, Va. - Thanksgiving is a

special time for our nation. This Nov. 24, across

the country we gathered as family and friends

to remember our forefathers journey to a new

land -- seeking freedom from persecution,

finding a country that presented the opportunityfor peace and a fruitful future for which we

give thanks this time of year.

We also celebrated our military families this time

of year during National Mili tary Family Week. Many

- more than a quarter of a million people - faced

this holiday without their loved ones. Their loved

ones have traveled to a strange land.They battle loneliness and have answered our

countrys call to serve and to bring that seed of

hope to another nation. They are alone, working to

band with their brothers, to survive to bring hope

to one day come home.It is sometimes difficult to remain aware of the

sacrifice of military families. But it is our duty as

citizens, as caring humans, to carry the lamp and

to recognize the meaning of duty and to celebrate,

embrace and support all those who answer the call.So many families in our nation sat across from

an empty chair while we enjoyed our feasts. Their

table was quieter than ours. Their hearts heavier.

They carried worries we do not share but can

remember. For we can give thanks for their service

and pray for the safety of their loved ones untilthey return.

We give thanks and remember that each day we

awaken rested, we remember those who pray for

one nights sleep without nightmares. We give

thanks that, for each step we take with our legs,

there are those who have sacrificed their mobility.

We give thanks that, for each vision we see, every

YONGSAN GARRISON Eight

U.S. Army personnel will reduc

mission and training activities from a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, on Yongsa

South Post, to provide the bes

environment for Seoul American Hig

School students taking the 200

Scholastic Aptitude Test.

SAHS administers the SAT fou

Saturdays each year. In support of thiimportant event, SAHS requests tha

8th U.S. Army keep noise to aabsolute minimum during designate

testing periods.

Eighth U.S. Army will work t

reduce noise Saturday, so the student

have the best environment when takinthese important tests.

Training that may cause excessiv

noise during the hours of testing wi

be curtailed, to include heav

equipment movement, aviation an

installation maintenance activitieincluding routine electrical outage

and heavy construction.

Additionally, there will be n

military aircraft takeoffs or landingexcept for those that are missio

essential or for an emergency

Scheduled training directly affectinreadiness will not be cancelled.

time we are able to look at our loved ones, we hav

the ability to revel in their joy.

Most of al l , we give thanks that we ar

blessed. Blessed to be a part of a nation that i

so prosperous. Blessed that we have our familie

and shelter and food.We are also blessed to have the ability to pra

for the strength and courage to maintain awarenes

of our brothers sacrifice - to give to ou

community in any way we can, as they are givin

in service to their call. This is our duty: to giv

thanks to pray to remember.(Editors note: Caroline Peabody is president o

the Military Family Network. The Military Famil

Network, www.emilitary.org, is a communit

network helping military families get connecte

with each other and organizations in thei

communities. This article was first posted by th

TRADOC News Service.)

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MP B lo t t e r

The fol lowing entr ies were

excerpted from the past several weeks

military police blotters. These entries

may be incomplete and do not

determine the guilt or innocence of

any person.

! Assault Consummated by Battery

At 10:55 p.m. Nov. 23, military police were

notified of an assault consummated by

battery. Preliminary investigation revealed

that, at an off-post club, Subjects 1, 2 and

3 were involved in a verbal altercation that

turned physical, when Subject 1 struck

Subject 2 in the nose with a closed fist.When Subject 2 attempted to stop the

fight, Subject 3 then struck Subject 1 in

the face with a closed fist. All three

subjects were apprehended and

transported to the Camp Casey Provost

Marshalls Office, where they were

administered a series of field sobriety tests,

which Subject 1 failed and Subjects 2 and

3 passed. All three subjects were

transported to the Casey Troop Medical

Clinic, where they were administered

command-directed blood alcohol tests,

with results pending. The subjects were

later released to their units and

subsequently returned to the PMO where

they were advised of their legal rights,which they waived, rendering written

sworn statements denying the offense.

This is an alcohol-related incident.

investigators.

! Failure to Control a Guest At 1:20

a.m. Nov. 25, the Yongsan PMO was

notified of a failure to control a guest, when

an MP patrol observed a Korean national

walking down the wrong side of the

overpass bridge and attempted to render

assistance. MPs revealed through

investigation that, at 6:29 p.m. Nov. 24,

Subject 1 signed the KN onto the

installation at Gate 5 and failed to maintain

control of the KN. The KN was

transported to the Yongsan PMO. Upon

arrival, the KN became belligerent andhostile, striking an MP in the chest with a

closed fist. The KN then grabbed the MP.

To regain control and for her own safety,

KN was placed in hand irons. KN was

administered a portable breathalyzer test,

with a reported blood alcohol content of

0.116 percent. KN did not render a written

sworn statement due to her suspected

level of intoxication. KN was process and

released to Korean National Police.

Subject 1 reported to the PMO, where he

was advised of his legal rights that he

waived, rendering a written sworn

statement admitting to the above offense.

Subject 1 was released to his unit.

Investigation continues by KNP.! Driving Under the Influence of any

Intoxicant At 12:14 a.m. Nov. 24, KNP

notified the Yongsan PMO of a DUI. MPs

revealed through investigation that, at the

above time and date, a vehicle operated

by Subject 1 was stopped at a KNP DUI

check point. KNP detected the odor of an

alcoholic beverage on the subjects

person and administered a PBT, with a

reported BAC of .093 percent. Subject 1

was transported by KNP to the Yongsan

Main KNP Station, where he was

administered a series of field sobriety tests

that he passed. The subject did not render

a written sworn statement at that time, due

to his suspected level of intoxication, and

was released to military police. The subject

was transported to 121st General Hospital,where he consented to a legal blood

alcohol test, with results pending. The

subject was returned to the PMO where

he was issued a Suspension of Driving

Privileges letter, and Order to Show Cause

letter and his USFK Operators Permit was

retained. The subject was released to his

unit and later returned to the PMO, where

he was advised of his legal rights, which

he invoked, requesting not to be

questioned. This is a final report.

! Larceny of Private Property -- At 10

p.m. Nov. 25, the Camp Hialeah PMO was

notified of a larceny of private property.

Investigation revealed that, at the above

time and date, person(s) unknown, byunknown means, removed an Armed

Forces Bank credit/debit card and secured

$700 from the card owners account.

Investigation continues by MPI.Investigation continues by MP


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DHL Rooms Available

for Holidays

The Dragon Hill Lodge on Yongsan

Garrison has guest rooms available

throughout the month of December.

At present, rooms areavailable Dec.9-30.

Anyone interested in traveling to

Seoul for the holiday, or for a

shopping weekend prior to

Christmas, may call 738-2222, Ext.

6210, for information or to make

reservations. Dragon Hill Lodge may

also be contacted online at

www.dragonhilllodge.com.

Troop Command

Holiday Party

The Commander of the United States

Army Troop Command - Korea is

hosting a Holiday Party for all Troop

Command Soldiers and their familiesbeginning at 5 p.m. Dec. 16, on the

Mezzanine Level of the Dragon Hill

Lodge. The sequence of events for the

Holiday Party is: Social Hour (5-6 p.m.),

Santa arrives (5:30 p.m.), commanders

Welcome (6 p.m.), Invocation by the

battalion chaplain (6:10 p.m.), Food

service begins (6:15 p.m.), Mingling

and enjoy the party time (6:15-8:50

p.m.), Last Door Prize drawn (8:45 p.m.),

commanders closing remarks (8:50-9

p.m.). Troop Command Soldiers should

contact their chain of command for

information concerning this event.

Boy Scouts Seek Help in

Supporting Deployed Unit

The Boy Scouts, Troop 80, will be

working on a project to support the

Soldiers from the 305th Quartermaster

Company, who are currently deployed

in Iraq. The project consists of

collecting personal supplies and

goodies for the Soldiers.

The drop-off station will be at the 498th

Support Battalion, Building 5403. The

building is located behind the

commissary near Gate 52. Scouts will

be collecting donations until Sunday,

from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Sunday

the Boy Scouts will be collecting goods

at the Main PX and the commissary, as

well as the drop of station at the 498thsupport battalion.

For a list of recommended items to

donate, call 736-7348.

Army Benefits Center

Host Yongsan Briefings

Representatives from the Army

Benefits Center-Civilians will visit

Yongsan Monday to brief Department

of the Army civilians on the Civil

Service Retirement System and the

Federal Employees Retirement

System.

The briefings will at the Balboni

Theater on Yongsan Main Post.

The Civil Service Retirement Systembriefing will start at 8 a.m., and the

Federal Employees Retirement System

ill b i t 1

35th ADA celebrates St. Barbaras DayBy 1st Lt. David Marlow35th Air Defense Artill ery Brigade

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World AIDS Day was be commemorated around the globe

Thursday, with events to highlight the progress made in the

battle against the AIDS epidemic and to remind people howmuch still needs to be done.

This years theme is Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise. Keep

the Promise is an appeal to everyone involved in the fight against

AIDS to ensure their continued commitment and dedication in

the delivery of HIV prevention, services and care.What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

The letters HIV stand for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.This virus infects cells of the human immune system and

destroys them or stops them from working. Someone whose

immune system has been damaged by HIV is much more

vulnerable to infections and cancers.

AIDS is short for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

Someone with HIV does not have AIDS unless their immune

system has been severely weakened. By this point, the person

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will have developed one of a number of particularly sever

illnesses, or will have lost most of their immune system cellTrends of global HIV infection

The number of people living with HIV continues to rise

despite the fact that effective prevention strategies exis

According to estimates by UNAIDS, the Joint United NationProgram on HIV/AIDS, the total number of people living wit

the HIV rose to its highest level ever. In 2004, an estimate

39.4 million people were living with the virus. During th

same year, 4.9 million people became newly infected wit

the virus and 3.1 million persons died due to HIV/AIDS

Around half of all people who become infected with HIV dso before they are 25 and die from AIDS before they are 35

In the same amount of time, nine more people are infecte

with HIV

The number of people living with HIV in East Asia rose b

almost 50 percent between 2002 and 2004, an increase tha

is attributable largely to Chinas swiftly growing epidemic. I

Eastern Europe and Central Asia, there were 40 percent mor

people living with HIV in 2004 than in 2002. Accounting fomuch of that trend is Ukraines resurgent epidemic and th

ever-growing number of people living with HIV in the Russia

Federation.

The Korean Centers for Disease Control (http:

dis.cdc.go.kr) reported a total of 506 (477 men and 29 women

new HIV cases between January and September of this yeaThis is an 11.2 percent increase from the 455 new case

during the same period last year. According to the report, a

but one (transmitted through blood transfusion) of the 37

new HIV cases with known route of infection were contracte

39.4 million people living with HIV/AIDS:

- 37.2 million adults

- 2.2 million children under 15

4.9 million infected in 2004 (13,400 per day):


- 640,000 children under 15

3.1 million deaths in 2004:


- 510,000 children under 15

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1ST LT. DAVID MAR

Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commander, Eighth U.S. Army, and U.S. Forces Korea chief o

staff, and his wife Dianne (left) welcome Pvt. Elliot Werner of Headquarters and HeadquarteBattery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, to his first military ball..

OSAN AIR BASE Saturday,

Soldiers, NCOs and officers of the

35th Air Defense Artillery Brigadewere treated to a lively keynote

address that was not only full of

humor, but addressed the serious

issues of serving in the Army today.

Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell,commanding general 8th U.S. Army,

was the guest speaker at the St.

Barbaras Day Ball hosted by 35th

ADA at the Osan OClub.

The St. Barbaras Day Ball is not

only a celebration of the Air Defense

Artillery Branch as a whole; it is alsoan opportunity to honor and to

recognize individuals who have made

outstanding contributions to air

defense by inducting them into the

Honorable Order of St. Barbara.

Campbell, himself a member of the

Honorable Order of St. Barbara,commended the Soldiers of the

brigade for the sense of sacrifice and

purposefulness that air defenders

bring to the fight in Korea.

Having served with air defenders

in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Europe and

Korea, I have developed a deep andabiding respect for our nations air

defense Soldiers. There is no harder

working member of the combined

defense team than the air defender.

It was a culminating event for a unit

that has been in a state of rapid

transition over the last 14 months. In

just a little more than one year, 35thADA has transformed into the Armys

premier, combat-ready theater air and

missile defense brigade, said Campbell.

The brigade moved to Korea from

Fort Bliss, Texas, and became fully

operational on the peninsula at the endof 2004. Its deployment to Korea

was the most recent move for a unit

with a rich lineage. The brigade wasconstituted in 1918 as the 35th Coast

Artillery.

During the evening Campbells

wife Dianne was presented The Molly

Pitcher Award by the 35th ADABrigade Commander, Col. John Rossi

Molly Pitcher was a generic name

applied to women who supported men

on the battlefield during the

Revolutionary War. Today, the award is

presented to women who havevoluntarily made great contributions to

the air defense and to the Army.

The award not only honors the


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by Spc. Timothy DinneenSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs

By Spc. Timothy Dinneen

Second Infantry Division Public Affairs2ID Soldier rec eives Bronze StarA

s he was rolling to Fallujah,

Iraq, inside the iron belly of

a tank, it was the butterfliesin his stomach that seemed to carry

him along the journey.

It was a cool November night in

2004 as he approached the city. The

22-year-old doesnt recall hearing

the fighting ahead but only the

thoughts racing through his mind,This is it. This is what it was like

on Fox News.

The city was immune to the

darkness of night as it was lit by

luminescent tracer rounds flying

overhead and explosions from

aerial bombardments and fieldartillery shells. Thats when the

call came in from the tank

commander, All right, were

moving in. Operation Phantom

Fury was under way.

Spc. Rodney Roby, 2ID

surgeons office, was awarded theBronze Star Medal with Valor by

2ID Command Sgt. Maj. James

Benedict Nov. 21 for exceptionally

meritorious achievement duringthat operation.

The citation on Robys award

states that Robys tank came in

close contact with four insurgents

who engaged the tank with heavy

rifle fire and rocket-propelledgrenades. While under direct fire

and without regard for his

personal safety, the citation

reads, he engaged the insurgents

with small arms fire and hand

grenades, killing three andwounding the fourth. His actionssingle-handedly eliminated the

threat and ensured the safety of

his crew and vehicle.

Roby said before the operationbegan, Soldiers with Alpha

Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd

Armor, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,

1st Infantry Division, were hyping

each other up as if preparing to

take the field before a major

football game. They had noillusions of what they were about

to face because he was told by

superiors the city was overrun

with insurgents. However, Roby

spent time relaxing in bed,remaining calm and thinking abou

the upcoming mission.

I dont take everything so

seriously. Im a more relaxed and

mellow guy, Roby said. I wasn

scared of getting shot or dying

it was more anxiety of notknowing what was going to

happen. There are only so many

things you can do to prepare

yourself for something like that.

All you have to do is your job and

put your training to action.He attributed his cool demeano

to the island culture where he wa

born. The little paradise island

of Pohnapei is part of the

Federated States of Micronesia.

He said everyone knows each

other there and everything istranquil. Furthermore, he said

listening to his grandfathers

stories of how he cared for his

family as Japanese and U.S.

planes went at it overhead during

World War II gave him a sense of

service.

I try to think of what mygrandpa did in the past and use

Spc. Rodney Roby is congratulated byCommand Sgt. Maj. James Benedict, 2nd InfantryDivision command sergeant major, for a job well done in Iraq.

SPC. TIMOTHY DINNEEN

See BronzeBronzeBronzeBronzeBronze, Page 7

CAMP RED CLOUD As the autumn leaves

have changed, so has the 2nd Infantry Divisions

command sergeant major. Command Sgt. Maj.James A. Benedict became the new 2ID command

sergeant major Nov. 16 on a crisp evening change

of responsibility patch ceremony onthe Village Green.

We gather on the Village Green today

to mark a new era of senior

noncommissioned officer leadership in

the Warrior Division, said Maj. Gen.

George A. Higgins, 2ID commanding

general.Benedict rejoins the Warrior team

having left his most recent post, where

he served with the 4th Infantry

Division at Fort Hood, Texas. Benedict

succeeds Command Sgt. Maj. JamesT. Williams Jr., who is returning to

his former position as the 1st HeavyCombat Brigade Team command

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Command Sgt. Maj. Williams dedication to the

division has truly been remarkable, Higgins said.

Benedicts military career has been served

completely as an artilleryman, beginning as a private

cannon crewmember at Fort Sill, Okla. His previousassignments include the III Corps Artillery, 1st Armor

Div., 4th Inf. Div., 1st Cavalry Div. and 11 years

with the Warrior Division.

His 11 cumulative years of

service here in the Republic of

Korea has given him an insightful

appreciation for the meaning andenduring value of the ROK/U.S.

alliance, Higgins said.

Benedict has served as a

command sergeant major with the

3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery

Red Dragons, Fort Hood, and the

1st Bn., 15th FA First to Fire,

Camp Casey.We will have a great team. We

will speak with one voice. We will

lead this team together from the

CAMP STANLEY Soldiers on Camp Stanley now

have a place they can call their own, where they ca

hang out, listen to music or watch T.V.The place is the newly renovated Coffee House whic

had its grand opening Nov. 7.

We established this place for the Soldiers, saiChaplain (Maj.) David Lockhart, 501st Corps Suppo

Group chaplain. We wanted to give them an alternativ

to the ville.

Originally used by the aviation units on Camp Stanleythe coffee house went through a three-month renovatio

project to return it to a Soldier-friendly place it was befor

Just about everything in here needed redone, sai

Sgt. Lee, Dong Woo, chaplains assistant. This plac

looked like a storage shed.

In fact, the Soldiers werent confident they coul

accomplish the task. They were telling me to just locit up, Lockhart said.

While at the Coffee House, Soldiers will be able t

participate in Bible studies, watch T.V., play one of th

many musical instruments available, surf the Interne

and sing karaoke.

This is all a part of the Camp Stanley outreach, Lockha

said. The Coffee House gives Soldiers an opportunity t

By Spc. Chris StephensSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs


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By Spc. Timothy DinneenSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs

Mother Yi leaves Area I ACMother Yi leaves Area I ACMother Yi leaves Area I ACMother Yi leaves Area I ACMother Yi leaves Area I ACS after 26 yearsS after 26 yearsS after 26 yearsS after 26 yearsS after 26 yearsBy Margaret Banish-Donaldson

Area I Public Affairs

E-mail [email protected]

Christmas Tree Lightings

The Camp Casey Tree Lighting

ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec.

9; Camp Stanleys will be 5 p.m. Dec. 15

and Camp Red Cloud, 5:15 p.m. Dec. 15.

ACS Open House

Army Community Service will hold an

open house from 1 - 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at

the ACS on Camp Casey.

ADAPT Class

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

classes will be held from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.

Dec. 17 at Camp Casey.

Warrior Invitational

Wrestling Tournament

The Warrior Invitational Wrestling

Tournament will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 at the Camp Casey Carey

Physical Fitness Center. Weigh-ins andmedical examinations will be from 10

11:30 a.m.

Annual Holiday Project

Army Community Service is

conducting an annual holiday project

through Dec. 15. The project provides

commissary vouchers during the

Christmas holiday for E-5 and below

Soldiers with family members residing

with them in Area I. Contact unit

commanders or first sergeants to make

a donation or call 732-7277 for

information.

Christmas Angel Tree

Program

Army Community Service is

sponsoring a Christmas Angel Tree

program for E-5s and below to assist in

buying gifts for children, 10 years or

younger, living in Area I with them.

Stop by or call any Area I ACS Center:

CRC 732-7779, Stanley 732-5883 or

Casey 730-3107.

12 Days Before

Christmas

Solicited prizes from Friends of the

USO will be raffled off on American

Forces Network radio every day,

beginning 12 days before Christmas,

with one prize in the morning and onein the afternoon. Prizes will include

phone cards, gift certificates, gift bags,

USO trips, hotel accommodations and

dinner certificates.

Christmas Raffle

Bonanza

The USO Van will visit Area I camps

Dec. 21-23 for free Christmas raffle

draws on site. Prizes include a stereo,

DVD players, CD players, boom boxes

and gift certificates. Cookies and

brownies also will be provided. A grand

raffle draw of round-trip tickets to the

United States will be held at the Camp

Casey Food Court, Dec. 24.

SAPRP Training

Sexual Assault Prevention and

CAMP RED CLOUD Yi Ok-

hwa, Army Community Serviceadministrative specialist and social

service worker, is a woman first, of

a special kind per her coworkers at a

retirement luncheon Nov. 16 at Camp

Red Cloud Mitchells Club.

Every day is a challenge and

every day brings it own frustrationsand its own joy, said Linda Rieth,

ACS director. Miss Yi is one of those

folks who always did more than one

needed or asked of her. Thats why

we nicknamed her Mother Yi. She

also always brought a smile to work,

and had a can do attitude about anyjob assigned to her.

Although Yi knew she would have

to work hard to maker her mark as

a civil servant, no one told her work

could not be fun. So, Yi took her

talents, interests and strengths, and

blended them in to a unique careerthat spanned the last 26 years.

Yi began her career as a KGS-5secretary for the chief of staff

section at Camp Casey, which was

d i idi i

to their needs, or referred them to

other appropriate service agencies, Yi

said. I translated written documents

from Hangul into English and vice

versa for important letters,documents, complaints and inquiries.

In 1996 Yi was promoted onceagain to a KGS-9 and performed

administrative duties and social

i k Sh dd d d

Yet, she still found time to

provide cross-cultural classe

to the community.

She is a very direct

person, said Toney Price,

ACS relocation manager.She tells you like it is. Miss

Yi was always very helpful

and considerate. I still

remember her being in charg

of our first Mobile Outreach

van in ACS, and I have it on

film somewhere that I willfind before she leaves and

give it to her.

Yi also took care of the

ACS annual budget

requirements. She ensured

all purchase request and

commitments were fundedand contacted local businesses to

obtain estimates on items that AC

purchased on the local economy,

on the government IMPAC card,

or through special purchase

funding by donations to the ACS

volunteer corps.Yis plans for the future include

retiring with her husband Lee Jong-

d d i t N th C li t

MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON

Yi Ok-hwa shows John Herfurtner, Area I acting deputy tothe commander the 2nd Infantry Division coin she receivedfor her retirement Nov. 16 at Camp Red Clouds MitchellsClub.

CAMP HOVEY U.S. Reserve Officer Training Course

graduates serving in Korea had a luncheon with Republic of

Korea ROTC cadets Nov. 8 at the Iron Triangle club, for theKonyang University ROTC Exchange Program visit.

The intent of the program is to assist Konyang University

in becoming one of the leading institutions for the ROK ROTC

military program, to enhance the ROK/U.S. alliance and tosupport the goals of the Good Neighbor Program, according

to Maj. Adam J. Augustowski, 2nd Infantry Division civil

military operations officer.

The program exposes the cadets to the capabilities of

2ID and also provides interaction with our officers who were

ROTC graduates, Augustowski said.After the luncheon, the cadets trained on the Combat

Tactical Trainer, giving them an opportunity to fire M-16s at

computerized range targets without using live ammunition.

Wang Ji Hoon, an ROTC student at Konyang University,

said it was neat to fire the M-16s because its a different

weapon and the program is a good opportunity to learn aboutthe U.S. Army and American culture.

It teaches not only a young generation of future ROK

army officers how to be a good neighbor with the U.S., but

it also teaches our Soldiers and officers how to be a good

neighbor to the ROK army and also to the citizens of Korea,

Augustowski said.

A broader picture of the program encompasses KU faculty

so both sides can come to a cultural awareness and it hasshown there are more similarities than differences in ROTC

programs, said Col. Ross E. Ridge, 2ID Chief of Staff.

Sometimes breaking down those barriers is just as

important to building a team relationship, Ridge said.

The biggest obstacle to the successful year-and-a-half

relationship is finding the right time to carve out critical resources

so schedules match allowing events as this, Ridge said.

more similarities than differences. We may speak differen

languages, wear different uniforms and patches but the realit

is the dilemmas, challenges and leadership skills are n

different whether in a U.S. or ROK uniform, Ridge said.

The message to the Soldiers is to get involved,

Augustowski said. Theres a lot more to learn about Korethan what were exposed to on a daily basis. The purpose o

the program is to learn about the Korean culture and be goo

neighbors while theyre stationed here.

ROTC programs show many similarities

We should gain from exchanges like this that there are

SPC. TIMOTHY DINN

Col. Ross E. Ridge, 2nd Infantry Division chief of staff, shakes handwith a Republic of Korea officer during the ROK ROTC visitation programat Camp Hoveys Iron Triangle Nov. 8.


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WARRIOR BA SE Soldiers

of 55th Military Police Company

gained a new understanding oftheir abilities during an external

evaluation exercise Nov. 16-20 at

Warrior Base near the DMZ.

A team of observers from the

battalion evaluated the 55th MP

Co.s ability to conduct convoy

security, roam reconnaissance,area security and base defense.

External evaluation is to

assess the companys ability to

execute our wartime mission

every 15 weeks, said 1st Sgt.

Jerry Staff, 55th MP Co. Wehave a good opportunity to show

the brigade commander andbattalion commander how we are

well prepared.

The various missions not only

tested the units performance as a

whole, they also tested the

Cpl. Jung Jung-wooEighth Military Police Brigade

Warpigs test wartime skills during exevalleaders, team leaders and Soldiers.

Soldiers from the 2nd platoon

conducted base defense mission.

They divided one squad into threeteams, and each team executed the

mission on eight-hour shifts.

Each squad assumed different

missions: first squad conducted a

quick reaction force mission,

second squad did roaming

reconnaissance and third squadguarded the gate, said Spc.

James Smith, Second Platoon,

55th MP Co. I gained confidence

in wartime missions, like roaming

recon mission, through this

EXEVAL.

MPs from 557th MP Companyalso participated in the EXEVAL to

support 55th MP Co. as opposingforce role players and observers.

Soldiers from second platoon

provided security and had several

challenges.

Opposing forces looking likecivilians interrupted us. What we

should do at that time was to get

them under control, said Sgt. Seo

Joon-hyuk, 2nd Platoon. They

also pretended to be journalists

and tried to go into the base.

As the Soldiers carried out theirtraining, the observers evaluated,

coached and mentored. In the

meantime, observers tested other

platoons conducting convoy

security and route reconnaissance

missions.In the end, the E XEVAL will

provide Capt. Seamus Toolan,

55th MP Co. commander, with an

honest and detailed assessment of

MAJ. D ARRELL S

A Soldier from 55th Military Police Company evaluates a casualty during the units externevaluation exercise at Warrior Base Nov. 16-20.

MAJ. DARRELL SIDES

Two Korean Augmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldiers from 55th Military Police Companyconsult a map during the units externalevaluation exercise at Warrior Base near theDMZ Nov. 16-20.

individual capabilities of squad

the units abilities and help him

lead junior leaders and Soldiers to

maintain a high level of combat

readiness.

We got a good opportunity toget the whole company together

that we do not get the rest of the

year, said Toolan. We also

exercised warrior ethos and got

coordination of unit strength.

One second they were there.

The next, three people had died

and one was wounded.

that to influence my decisions in the present,

Roby said.

As Operation Phantom Fury commenced

Roby said he hoped he didnt see anyone

popping up because although he knew he was

ready to fire at insurgents he really didnt want

to kill anybody.I knew the mission was to take back the

city from insurgents and that leaflets were

dropped before we arrived telling civilians to

leave. So, if I saw anyone, I knew they were

probably the bad guys, Roby said.

When contact with the insurgents

intensified, the tank commander began hismantra. Keep feeding that

gun, keep your head down,

keep your 360 degree

awareness and continue

forward, if theres a wall

go through it.

Roby said he was exposed chest high out of

one of the tanks hatches as he scanned thearea looking for hot spots. The attacks

seemed constant, remembered Roby, days

bl d d t th d it th d li th t


were whizzing by my head the whole time.

Roby returned fire with his M4 rifle when

he saw the insurgents. Roby said he

concentrated on the man with the rocket-

propelled grenade. Hot brass expelled fromRobys weapon burning the T C as the casings

fell into his hatch.

What are you firing at? yelled the TC and

ordered a cease-fire, as he could not see the

enemy from his protected position in the tank.

The gunner was also blinded by tunnel vision

only able to see straight ahead down thenarrow cannon. Roby directed the gunner to

lower the cannon and as he did so the TC and

the gunner had a visual

of the enemy and began

to open up. The TC

ordered Roby to get

down as the enemyrounds were hitting

closer.

I was a little bull-headed because I kept myhead up. I couldnt see anything with my head

down, Roby explained.

Th TC k d d k d R b if h

There was an explosion and that was it,Roby said. I sat down inside the tank while

there was still indirect fighting going on

around me and played the situation over in my

mind, Roby said.

He said the experience changed him,

because it has given him a more profound

appreciation of the delicate nature of life.One second they were there. The next, three

people had died and one was wounded, Roby said

The fighting didnt end with that grenade

throw. There were still missions in the city to

be accomplished. The Soldiers in Robys crew

drove on to complete them.Others may have seen enough battle in Iraq

in 2004, but Roby chose to reenlist. He said h

felt confident that if he could make it through

Operation Phantom Fury, he could handle

anything. He also felt because of his

experiences he would be able to help younger

or inexperienced Soldiers handle what the

Army may ask of them.When I got back to a secure area I saw new

Soldiers with the same questions and concern

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Area II celebrates Thanksgiving DayArea II celebrates Thanksgiving DayArea II celebrates Thanksgiving DayArea II celebrates Thanksgiving DayArea II celebrates Thanksgiving DayBy Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

Lt. Col. David Ward, U.S. Army Troop Command - Korea, serves Soldiers the Three Kingdoms Inn Dining Facility Thanksgiving Day.A horn of plenty signifies Thanksgiving Day at the dining facility.

PHOTOS BY SGT. CHRISTOPHER SEL

Community of Sharingprogram helps families

YONGSAN GARRISON Whe

the Area II Support Activity chaplai

passed a $21,104.44 check to Arm

Community Service in early Novembehe gave a big boost to a project that help

Yongsan-area families during the holiday

The worshipping communit

within Area II is extremely generous an

answers the Biblical call to help ou

brothers and sisters, said Chaplain (LCol.) David Colwell, smiling in the Sout

Post Chapel sanctuary as he presente

the check to Brenda McCall, chief o

the Area II Family Support Division, fo

the Community of Sharing 2005

Holiday Project.

The project aims to help militarpersonnel E-6 or below, or their civilia

equivalents.

McCall said the program has helpea lot of people in the past and is on trac

to help more this year.

Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON

The Three Kingdoms Inn

Dining Facility served more

than 300 pounds of turkey to

600 people Thanksgiving Day

for a holiday some chefs

described as the biggest eatingday of the year.

As Soldiers waited in line,

they knew the meal would be

unique. Horns of plenty, fruit

and Thanksgiving decorations

greeted the troops. At Area II

dining facilities, the holiday mealwas a chance to show the

community a special time.

I miss my family, because

this is really the first time Ive

ever been away from them,

said Pvt. Laura Vessells,Headquarters and Headquarters

Company, 8th U.S. Army.

Vessells said she was

surprised to see an officer from

her unit serving food. In the

U.S. Army it is a Thanksgiving

tradition for officers and senior

noncommissioned officers,wearing their formal dress blue

uniforms, to serve the holiday

meal to their Soldiers.

I think it was really cool of

her to do that, Vessells said.

This whole thing is set up to

make me feel like Im still part

of a family. I dont feel so alone

now.

Its an opportunity for us all

as individuals, as a family and as

a nation, to stop and thank ourCreator for the blessings we

receive throughout the year,

more for the small blessings than

the large ones, Id say, said Sgt.

Maj. David Doyon as he dished

out a generous portion of turkey.

Doyon also said that servingis a good way to show Soldiers

their command is concerned for

them.

Area II Food Program

Manager Larry Graham began

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KKKKK-16 Air Base invites local youth for tour-16 Air Base invites local youth for tour-16 Air Base invites local youth for tour-16 Air Base invites local youth for tour-16 Air Base invites local youth for tourBy Cpl. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs

K-16 AIR BASE More than 50

Munjung Elementary School students

and teachers visited K-16 Air Base

Nov. 4 for a tour.

As part of the 8th U.S. Army Good

Neighbor Program, the 595thMaintenance Company unveiled the

base to the Seoul students and teachers.

Many students expressed great

satisfaction with their first exploration

of the military base.

Munjung Elementary sixth-grader

Kim Min-sub said he was impressed atthe state-of-the-art gear and friendly

American Soldiers.

It was such a great experience,

Kim said. I was a little bit afraid when

I saw American Soldiers and

unfamiliar environment. But I realizedthey just want to be friends, despite

language barriers.

During the tour, more than 30American Soldiers teamed up with

two or three children to give them a

special experience with the Americanmilitary.

This is our first time to host Korean

neighbors and show where we live and

work, said Staff Sgt. Nathan Meeks,

595th Maintenance Company program

coordinator. I think this is a great

chance to show our community andwhat we do on the base.

Soldiers also prepared western

refreshments like pizza, soda and

snacks for the young Korean visitors.

After lunch, Soldiers and childrenteamed up to play athletic events like

basketball and soccer in the K-16Physical Fitness Center

Maj. Scott Voelkel talks to hisdaughter, Olivia (left), at the ThreeKingdoms Inn Dining Facility.


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DoD Civilian Briefings

Representatives from the Army BenefitsCenter Civilian will present a briefing

on the Civil Service Retirement System

from 8 a.m. - noon and the Federal

Employees Retirement System 1-5 p.m.Monday at Balboni Theater on Yongsan

Main Post. An overview of the Employee

Benefits Information System Web site

and the Interactive Voice Response

System will also be presented, followed

by a question-answer session. For

information, call 738-3655.

Commanding General

Holiday Concert

The 8th U.S. Army Band will present a

free holiday concert 7 p.m. Tuesday at

the Seoul American High School

Auditorium. The concert will feature

such Yuletide favorites as The

Nutcracker, Youre a Mean One, Mr.Grinch and the Chipmunks Christmas

song. The concert will also feature

Dixieland and Big Band jazz pieces,

vocalists and nontraditional

arrangements like The Twelve Days of

an Army Christmas, and more. The

concert is open to the public. For


Christmas Concert

Vivaldis Gloria will be presented 10

a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the South Post

Chapel. Admission is free and open to

the public. For information, call 738-6055.

Toys for Tots Volunteers

The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots

program is looking for a few good

volunteers to help with its annual toy

drive. Help collect and distribute toys to

orphanages and other worthy charities.

For information, call 723-7088.

Winter Tour of Homes

Enjoy holiday decorations from around

the world during the American Forces

Spouses Club 2005 Winter Tour of

Homes 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Tour

historic Yongsan homes, including

Hilltop House and Sorabol House. The

tour also includes homes in Black Hawk

Village, Burke Towers, South Post and

Embassy housing. The cost is $5. Thetour is limited to 250 people. For

information, e-mail Cynthia Forrester at

[email protected].

Basketball Tournament

Area II Support Activity will host a

Pacific-wide mens and womens

Holiday Basketball Tournament 3 p.m.

Dec. 16 at Collier Field House on

Yongsan South Post . Games Dec. 17-

21 will begin at 8 a.m. and continue

through 11 p.m. each day. The Yongsan

community is invited to support their

favorite team. Teams will be competing

from throughout the Pacific. For

information, contact the Sports Officeat 738-8608.

News & Notes Online

Yongsan tree lighting ceremony set for Thursday

By Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

Moon Hak-bong, Area II Directorate of Public Works carpenter, decorates a tree with Christmaslights near the Yongsan Fire Station Nov. 23.

PFC. LEE YANG-WON

YONGSAN GARRISON

Many Soldiers look forward to the

holiday season as a time to celebrate

and enjoy the snow.

Others dread the coming of

winter, with its short, cold days and

early sunsets.

The clinical term for the winter

blues is Major Depression Disorder

with a seasonal pattern, also known

as Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Maj. Anthony Puopolo, outpatient

psychiatric

unit chief at

1 2 1 s t

G e n e r a l

H o s p i t a l ,

said its notodd for people to exhibit symptoms

to some degree.


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which are all symptoms of depression.Like all forms of depression, SAD

comes in varying degrees, from

relatively mild to debilitating. If anyperson feels they are experiencingsevere problems, they should follow the

usual procedure for someone whoneeds help.

I would definitely recommendvisiting your chaplain, Puopolo said.Thats a very good option. There arealso mental health services here at the

hospital that can help people andpossibly even give you medication.

SAD is unlikemost subsets of

major depressionbecause it

encourages aperson to

hibernate.Its different, because typical

Yet there is hope for those who feelonly a slight lethargy during the darkpart of the year.

The Army Medicine Web site

suggests taking a morning walk outsidecan be as effective for some people asexpensive artificial light treatments.Sitting near a window or getting abreath of fresh air on breaks can beequally effective.

Exposure to sunlight is one way toimprove your mood, Puopolo said.Obviously, you wouldnt want to getsunburn, but 15 to 30 minutes a day ofdirect sunlight can be very helpful.

Such simple measures can lift apersons spirits even whenspringtime comes around again andSAD sufferers start to feel better,Puopolo said.

Taking a walk outside on a niceday can do some people a lot ofgood, said Sgt. Joshua Milam,i ti t hi t i d i

Exposure to sunlight is one

way to improve your mood.Maj. Anthony Puopolo

YONGSAN GARRISON TheArea II community will usher in the

holiday season with a Yongsan tree

lighting and Winter Wonderland

decora t ions ceremony 5 p .m.

Thursday next to the fire station.

Area II commander Col. Ron

Stephens, his wife and a Cub Scoutand Brownie Girl Scout will pull the

switches to send lights swirling up

the tree and all along 8th Army Blvd.

It kicks off the holiday spirit and

reminds everybody of the concept

of Christmas, said Mario Farrulla,

Area II Community Activity Centers

director. It lets us know even

though we may be far from home,

we can still have a little part of

home right here.

The Winter Wonderland lighting

and decorations display will stretch

from gates 10 to 17 along 8th ArmyBlvd. The lights are set to turn ona t exac t ly

the same

moment.

F a r r u l l a

sa id the

display has

become asmuch a tradition as the tree lighting,

consisting of holiday greetings and

decora t ions v i s ib le to d r ivers

between gates 10 and 17.

When fin ished, the most

impressive elements will be two

large sign boards near Gate 17 and

the drive-over bridge which readSeasons Greetings and Happy

Holidays, said An Chin-u, Area I

Korean Service Corps repair an

utility planner.

The Korean Service Corps starte

on the first day of November installin

the lights people are about to see,Farrulla said. Every day, they worked i l i g e n t l

outdoors unde

very col

conditions t

bring th

spectacle o

lights.Farrulla describes the KSC as on

of the mos t ded ica ted an

professional organizations he know

because of their commitment to thi

ceremony.

Its a sign of their pride, how the

give this level of involvement, he said

This whole setup is very importanto them. They had it organized wa

back in August, and have bee

preparing for it ever since.

Following the lighting ceremony

each group of scouts will sing Christma

carols. There will be a drawing for $2,000 shopping spree and a go-car

Santa Claus will arrive with his elves a

6 p.m. and be available for photos alon

with refreshments and cake inside th

fire station.

The moment Col. Stephens pulthat switch with our two scouts, th

whole street is going to go up i

l ights , Farrul la said . It s thmoment the holiday season begins

The Hannam Village tree lightin

ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 p.m

Dec. 12 at the circle in front of thcommissary.

It kicks off the holiday spirit

and reminds everybody of the

concept of Christmas.Mario Farrulla

Hannam Vil lage holidayceremony set for Dec. 12



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PHOTOS BY SGT. CHRISTOPHER SEL

YONGSAN GARRISON Whole LottaRosies, an AC/DC cover band, shook a packedMain Post Club all night long, Nov. 22, proving girls

really do got a rhythm.Trudi T-bird Keck on rhythm guitar, Sara

Skelton on drums, Melanie Sisneros on bass guitar,Nancy Luca on lead guitar and lead singer Coreen

Sheehan played Yongsan Garrison on their first stopin a weeklong Korea tour. The band also performedat camps Red Cloud, Casey, Humphreys and Walker.

We all jumped at the chance to do anothermilitary tour, said Sisneros. Thanksgiving is all

about family, but a lot of Soldiers have to be hereall by themselves. Its important to be with themand let them know how much they are appreciated.

The five Los Angeles area women said they areunited as much by their love of Soldiers as they areby AC/DC, a hard rock band that first made music

history in 1973.The group began their Dirty Deeds promptly at

7 p.m., then launched onto the Highway to Hellbefore stopping long enough to introduce themselves.

I just wanted to say how happy we all are to be

here tonight, Sisneros said. We love you guys, werespect what you do and we are just so happy to be

spending Thanksgiving with you.They next played TNT, Jailbreak and Girls

Got a Rhythm.What I found most alluring about the band is they

stuck to the old-school stuff, said Spc. Bill McSwain.

These guys are speaking to a crowd that doesnt geta lot of voice, the 30-plus crowd that grew up with

this kind of music, the civilians and more senior Left: Sara Skelton plays drums for Whole Lotta Rosies Nov. 2at the Main Post Club.See Rosies,Rosies,Rosies,Rosies,Rosies, Page 12

Trudi T-bird Keck, founder of Whole Lotta Rosies, plays rhythmguitar on stage in front of dozens of fans.


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Soldiers.Judging by the screams of the

crowd, many others agreed.

Rock music goes over very well

with the senior enlisted because its

what we grew up with, said Sgt. 1st

Class Richard Gilleland. It goes over

with the younger crowd just becauseits a good sound. Id like to hear a

lot more around here, actually.

Other favorites played by the band

were Touch Too Much, Hells

Bells, Shot Down in Flames and,

of course, the Rosies favorite,Whole Lotta Rosie.

This is the best band Ive seen in

h i I t h id M F

stage and presented them with the

honored Eagle trophy and the gratitude

of the entire command. He then

encouraged the band to play one more

before going back to their hotel for

the night.The band did If You Want Blood

and You Shook Me All Night Long,

as Keck said, possibly their most

requested song. They signed autographs

until nearly 10 p.m. and then retreated

back to their hotel in Seoul.

I think they all had a really great

time, Keck said. I still think we hada better time. They dont really realize

what a thrill it is to play in front of

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planning the event three weeks ahead

of time by estimating headcount and

reserving the correct amount ofmashed potatoes, sweet potatoes,

cranberry sauce and other traditional

Thanksgiving meal items.

You definitely do not want to runout of food on Thanksgiving Day, he

said.

Dining Facility Manager Cho Hong-che said seven cooks began cooking

at noon the day before. They worked

overnight to prepare enough food.

Normally we prepare one main

meal, he said, but this is

Thanksgiving, so we want to givepeople lots of options. The menu is

almost the same as Christmas, but we

have many, many more people here on

Thanksgiving. It is the biggest holidayfor the chow hall all year.

Thanksgiving Day is one of the few

days of the year when civilians are

authorized to enter the chow hall andshare the military dining experience.

I like to be with them, and its good

for my family to see this, said Maj.Scott Voelkel, who brought his wife and

two daughters with him to enjoy

Thanksgiving dinner. The most

important part of Thanksgiving is

togetherness.


month we will continue to provide food

vouchers, as well as toys and gift

certificates.The deadline to submit an application

for the December holidays is Dec. 12.Military applicants must have their

commander or first sergeant sign the

application. Civilian applicants must

have their supervisor sign their

application.

I encourage each commander or

civilian supervisor to take an active rolein this years holiday project, said

McCall.

McCall said the commanders, first

sergeants or supervisors signature

verifies the applicant is in need of

support. Applicants, commanders orcivilian supervisors may submit one

application per family. Also, each familymember listed on the application must

reside with the sponsor in Area II.

After approval and processing, the

applicant will receive a voucher and/or

toys or a gift certificate.

Applications are being accepted at the

Yongsan ACS in the CommunityServices Building, building 4106, on

Yongsan South Post. For information,

call Doris Lebby at 738-8977.

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with their visitors even though theyare young and small.

I am impressed with the students

energy and enthusiasm, Ca said.

They definitely know how to play

soccer and basketball.

The children were allowed to board

military aircraft like the C-12 Huron,a twin turboprop passenger and cargo

aircraft, and the UH-60 Black Hawk

helicopter. The aircraft belonged to the

2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment.

I think this Good Neighbor

Program is such a rewarding event,

said Pvt. Erica Berthoud, wheeled

vehicle repairer. Its fun and, at thesame time, Soldiers are giving

something back to the community. I

look forward to the next one,

Berthoud said.

Meeks said he is working on another

Good Neighbor Program for Christmas.

We are planning a visit toGangnam orphanage, Meeks said.

Soldiers will collect some toys and

dolls for children living in the

orphanage. I hope they would be

happy with our small holiday gifts.



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Ad g oes h er e

By Chaplain (Capt.) Allen W. Staley121st General Hospital

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Bringing people together through traditionBringing people together through traditionBringing people together through traditionBringing people together through traditionBringing people together through tradition

I love this time of year! It is one of the most

wonderful seasons, for those who regard it as holy

or not.I find great meaning in traditions, such as the

lighting of the Advent candles. As a parent and

pastor I adopted this practice, which has become a

favorite family event. In the weeks before Christmas

every year, with all the hustle and bustle, my family

has grown to love these daily moments of tradition-

keeping and worship. This is a time we slow down

and draw closer to God and with each other.This week, as my family lights what is called the

Prophets Candle, we read about John the Baptist.

This man prepared the people to open their hearts to

the coming Christ, preaching, make straight the

way for the Lord (John 1:23 NIV).

Earlier the Prophet Malachi described Johns

ministry as turning the hearts of the fathers totheir children, and the hearts of the children to their

fathers The angel Gabriel told Johns father

Zechariah, that his son would bring the people backto God, turning the hearts of the fathers to the

children to make ready a people prepared for the

Lord (Luke 1:16-17 NIV).

These scriptures show what this spiritualtradition does for my family and me, and for

many others who practice it. It brings the hearts

of my children and me (my wife included)

together and prepares our hearts, in a fresh new

way, to receive the blessings of the One who is

the Reason for the Season. It is my deepest

prayer that you will let your special traditionsdraw you closer to those you hold in your heart

and to the One who holds you in his.

For those of you who do not have the privilege ocelebrating these times with your loved ones in

person this year, I encourage you to be present

with them by joining in your beloved traditions with

your friends and your local chapel or faithcommunity. Knowing that you and your loved ones

back home observe these traditions together, even

across the miles, may just turn your hearts toeach other.

I found this to be true during a deployment in

the holiday season, when I took the trouble to

pack around a small Advent wreath and other

symbols of the season. Those symbols brought

comfort and joy to me, as well as to those lonely

Soldiers I was with.May the Lord of this holy season turn your heart

toward him, as well as toward those you hold in

your heart.

A r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sCatholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel

11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Tuesday 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital ChapelMon.-Wed.,

Thur.-Fri. 12:05p.m. Memorial ChapelSaturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post Chapel

Protestant ServicesEpiscopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial ChapelUnited Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Church of Christ Church InternationalSunday 2 p.m. South Post Chapel

Collective Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel

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

(Korean)

10:30 a.m. K-16 Community

Chapel11 a.m. Hannam Village

Chapel

noon South Post Chapel(Gospel)

Collective Sunday 10 a.m. South Post Chapel6 p.m. South Post Chapel

Korean Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel

KCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Lutheran Sunday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Sunday 10 a.m. Mul ti -PurposeTraining Facility

Latter-Day Saints For information on services, call 738-3011

Chaplain (Maj.)Samuel [email protected] 725-2955

[email protected] or DSN 738-3011Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Dave Colwell

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CAMP HUMPHREYS Area III Business

Operations Division Chief Mike Ross wanted totem

poles on the outside of the new Alaska Mining Co. But

he knew the cost would be too much especially the

cost of shipping so he almost gave up the idea.

And then one day a group of us were sittingaround talking about the new club and someone

suggested looking for a Korean totem pole maker,

Ross said.

Although theyre

different than the

Alaskan totem poles,

the Koreans have their

own spirit sticksoutside many villages.

We figured that maybe

one of the companies

that made the Korean

totems would be

willing to try their handat a Native American

concept.

The Alaska Mining

Co. is the new name of

the former Nitewatch

Club at Camp Humphreys. The clubs grand opening

will be Wednesday.We already had the Cave inside the Nitewatch,

Ross said, and the Alaska Mining Co. theme fits rightinto the Cave concept. The Nitewatch had been a very

successful club for a great many years, but it was

time for a change. So we decided to make it a

By Mike MooneyUSASA AREA III MWRMarketing

Korean artists talents on display at Humphreysthat dream. After deciding to approach Koreantotem pole artists about the concept, Ross turned to

Area III Services Division procurement specialist

Choe Sung-Hak.

If theres anyone in Korea who can get the

impossible done, its Young Choe, Ross said.

First he approached totem pole makers in the

Pyongtaek and nearby areas. But none of them werewilling to tackle the challenge. I was getting

discouraged, but then, some how, Choe found Kim

Su-Ho an award-winning totem pole carver who

lives just north of Pusan. Mr. Kim said he would be

willing to try. And try he did.

I was thrilled by the opportunity but very nervous

at the same time, said Kim. I had never even seen a

picture of an Alaskan totem pole. But I could see theartistic challenge, so I said yes when asked. I then

went on the Internet and studied Alaskan totem poles

to get an idea of how they were made.

Using nothing but a handsaw, a hammer, a knife

and his imagination, the 43-year-old Kim created

two totem poles for the new Alaska Mining Co.restaurant at Camp Humphreys. With wife An

Chong-Suk providing artistic advise and painting,

the duo created two poles that now guard the

entrance to the restaurant, just inside Camp

Humphreys walk-thru gate.

Each of the poles took about three days to create,

Kim said. When I got into it, making the totem polesfor the U.S. Army wasnt much different than making

them for Korean villages and attractions. It wasenjoyable. I am very happy that the Camp Humphreys

people appreciate my work.

I was more than amazed at what he created,

now guard the entrance to the Alaska Mining Co. and

provide another level of authenticity to the concept.

Ross is hoping the new Alaska Mining Co. concepwill be as successful as the totem poles, themselves.

Alaska totem poles are mounted outside the village

and are good luck charms for the people who live

there, he said. And, hopefully, our totems will also

be good luck for the new club.(Editors Note: Chong So-kyung, Area III MWR

Korean marketing assistant, contributed to this

article.)

Korean Artist Kim Su-Ho unties and prepares to erect one of the two totem poles he created for Camp Humphreys Alaska Mining Co. restaurant.PHOTOCRE

An owl stares down from its placeatop one of the totem poles madeby Kim Su-Ho


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Comedy ROKs Returns

Morale, Welfare and Recreation is

bringing Comedy ROKs back to Korea.

Dante Carter, Miss Gayle and Spike

Davis will perform their stand-up

comedy act on installations throughout

Korea Dec. 3-16.

With appearances on H.B.O.s Def

Comedy Jam, B.E.Ts Comic View,

Planet Grove, A&Es Evening at the

Improv, Showtimes Laffapalooza

and The Gordon Elliot Show, the trio

boast fans across America and around

the world.

Comedy ROKs is presented courtesyof MWR. All performances are free and

open to military ID cardholders. For


Scheduled performances in Korea

include:

8 p.m. Saturday, Camp Carroll, Hideaway

Club

8 p.m. Sunday, Camp Hialeah, Pusan Pub

8 p.m. Tuesday, Camp Walker, Hilltop

Club

Thursday, Area III , TBD

8:30 p.m. Dec. 9, K-16 AB, Community

Club

8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Yongsan, Main Post

Club

Dec. 11, Area III, TBDDec. 13, Area III, TBD

7 p.m. Dec. 14, Camp Stanley, Reggies

7 p.m. Dec. 15, Camp Red Cloud,

Mitchells

7 p.m. Dec. 16, Camp Casey, Gateway

Club

7 p.m. Dec. 17, Camp Hovey, Iron

Triangle Club

USO Upcoming Events

Volunteers are being sought to

participate in a Good Neighbor event at

the Camp Kim USO Dec. 14. The event

will welcome Korean elementary school

children and will include lunch and

bowling. For information on theseevents, contact the local USO.

9-Ball Tourney

Beginning Dec. 12, Area I community

activity centers will hoast a nine-ball

pool league for all interested

personnel serving in Area I. For

information, call the local CAC.

Camp Casey Seeks

Bowler of the Month

Visit the Casey Bowling Center and be

the star bowler of the month.

Individuals can participate in the event

by submitting their score at the front

desk. The person who hit the top score

will be the winner of the week. And the

winner will compete for the title of

Bowler of the Month. The weekly

English classes build community relationsBy Chief Warrant Officer Teddy DatuinSpecial to The Morning Calm Weekly

YONGSAN GARRISON - Like a

wildfire, a relatively unknown English

class programs for Korean children andadults in the Seoul area is spreading and

getting bigger. The class is not onlyhelping overcome the language barrier,

it is bridging the cultural gap between

the American children and adults who

volunteer to teach English, and the

Koreans that come to learn.

It is fun and I like teaching the Korean

children, said Jennason Kuhn, asophomore at Seoul American High

School, who has been volunteering

teaching Korean children Saturdays since

her family arrived in Korea about a year

and a half ago. I was scared at first,

because I didnt know what to expect and

because of the language barrier. Now Ifeel very comfortable and really enjoy and

get satisfaction for what Im doing.

More and more Korean children, ages

7 to 14, and Korean adults from

different walks of life, are registering

for the Saturday and Sunday English

classes, both at the Soebingo andHangangno Korean community centers

outside of South Posts gates 17 and

19. More Korean adults are also signing

up for the Monday and Wednesday

night and Saturday afternoon English

classes at the Hangangno Korean

community center.

When we started early last year,there were less than 50 Korean children

attending the English classes and there

were no Korean adults participating in

the program, said Michael Lee, the main

organizer and manager of the Englishprograms. There were only two

sessions then on Saturday afternoons

and the classes were only held at the

Hangangno Korean community center.

Now there are over 200 Korean

children benefiting from the program and

hundreds more are on the waiting list,pending the relocation to a bigger place

and for more American volunteers, Lee

said with a beaming smile.

Jaclyn Warden and her friend Megan

Poppe have also been volunteering since

their families arrived here. We think the

Korean kids like us American kids

teaching them English, Warden and

Poppe agreed. Both girls are students

at the Seoul American Middle School.

According to the three American

student volunteers, the Korean children

have very good attention spans. They

[Korean children] really want to learnEnglish and they ask a lot of questions,

commented the three girls almost in

chorus. Then they said hey would

always remember this experience,

which would not have been possible had

they not come overseas.Looking into the future, the three

girls agreed that their experience

teaching the Korean kids will definitely

affect and influence their outlook to

foreigners and to their careers.

Korean adults, mostly mothers, come

to the Hangangno Korean communitycenter Saturdays for an English class.

Currently there are 12 that come

regularly and are divided into two

groups, based on their level of

understanding English. The Monday and

Wednesday night classes are comprised

of Korean adults and Korean universitystudents from different universities in

Seoul. American volunteers are a mix

of military personnel and civilians.

I felt welcomed right away, said

Hanna Park, a third-year student at

PHOTOS BY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TEDDY DA

Tricia Hill, sophomore at Seoul American High School, teaches a group of Korean boys andgirls, ages 10-12 years old as part of the weekly English class program.

Ewha University majoring i

Economics, who is in her third wee

attending the Wednesday night Englis

class. I like this informal setting an

friendly environment, she continuedI feel very comfortable and [I am

learning more compared to forma

settings like a school or busines

environment.

Christine Oh, another third-yea

Economics major at Ewha University

brought her friend Hanna Park to th

program. Oh has been attending thclasses for three months.

At first, I couldnt say in Englis

whats in my mind. I just didnt kno

how to express myself in Englis

because I was scared, Oh said. Thewith a proud voice and smile, sh

continued, My English has improve

a lot since three months ago. I am

more comfortable now talking i

English. I will definitely recommend an

encourage other students to come t

this English class.Kyu Dong Kim, a third-yea

Electrical and Computer Engineerin

student at Hanyang University, agree

with Park and Oh that the English clas

is helping them express themselve

more comfo

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