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Memorial DayMessage from the8th Army Commander

Each year on the last Monday inMay, we remember and honor fellowSoldiers who have paid the supremesacrifice for our Nation. On 28 May2007, we again pay tribute to thosemen and women, remember theirservice, and renew our commitmentto the Nation. We share a bond withthose who have gone before us —the oath taken to defend theConstitution against all enemies,foreign and domestic. That oath is acommitment to our Nation and apromise to its people — to guaranteethe well-being and success of ourcountry.

We can best honor and recognizethose who served before us bycontinuing to protect the freedoms ofour nation. We owe it to them not tosquander this gift through needlessloss of life. Today, the exceptionalwork done by each of you plays adeciding role in the course of humanevents. Around the globe, Americanforces remain our most visible formsof courage, trust, and cooperation.

On this Memorial Day, I wanteveryone to review and recommit toour Army Core Values. We are allambassadors for America and ouractions must reflect the best ofAmerica.

Memorial Day also marks thetraditional beginning of the summerseason and a time for outdoor fun,travel, and family vacations.Excessive consumption of alcohol,domestic violence, assaults and otheracts of indiscipline combine to makethis time particularly hazardous. Theoverwhelming majority of acts ofindiscipline involve alcohol and atotal disregard for standards. Thistroubles me. These factors are notconsistent with the disciplinedlifestyles that make us the greatestArmy in history. Engaged leadership,

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USAG Humphreys Water Parkopens summer with a splashOffers free admission over Memorial Day weekend. See page 18 for story and photos

“““““AAAAAwesome Dude!”wesome Dude!”wesome Dude!”wesome Dude!”wesome Dude!” — Spc. Chris Fiellin, 557 MP Company shoots through one of the water slides Thursday at theUSAG Humphreys water park. The park will feature free admission to all through Tuesday.

USAG-YONGSAN, Republic of Korea – Capt.Riakos Adams, 14th Military Police DetachmentCommander co-signed a memorandum ofunderstanding during a ceremony held at theSaemoon Church in Chongnogu, May 20.

In signing, Adams solidified the commitment ofthe ten Soldiers and KATUSAs from his unitteaching English to underprivileged Korean childrenthus creating another positive U.S.- Korea alliance.

“I am very glad that both parties can have a MOU signingceremony today. I firmly believe this joint cooperative servicewill definitely strengthen and further the friendly relations of ourtwo countries,” said Dr. Min, Kyung Chang, Yonsei Universityprofessor.

Lt. Col. David Briar, USFK Provost Marshall DeputyCommander co-signed the memorandum with Chang and Adams.Chang was representing the Department of Youth CultureMissionary of Saemoonan Church.

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Military Police solidify commitment to underprivileged childrenBy Capt. Stacy A. Ouellette8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

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The following entries were excerpted from themilitary police blotters. These entries may beincomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocenceof any person.

USAG-YUSAG-YUSAG-YUSAG-YUSAG-YCommander Col. Ron StephensPublic Affairs Officer David McNallyStaff Writer Sgt. Lee Yang-won

USAG-HUSAG-HUSAG-HUSAG-HUSAG-HCommander Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr.Public Affairs Officer Bob McElroyWriter/Editor Andre ButlerCI Officer F. Neil Neeley

USAG-DUSAG-DUSAG-DUSAG-DUSAG-DCommander CPT Nicole BouttePublic Affairs Officer Kevin JacksonCI Officer Galen Putnam

USAG-RCUSAG-RCUSAG-RCUSAG-RCUSAG-RCCommander Col. Forrest R. NewtonPublic Affairs Officer Margaret Banish-DonaldsonCI Officer James F. Cunningham

Gen. B.B. Bell

GEN B.B. BellCommander, UNC/CFC/USFK

Memorial Day is a solemn and sacredday that allows us the opportunity to honorand commemorate the service andsacrifice of veterans throughout ournation’s history. Memorial Day, originallycalled Decoration Day, was a day tohonor those who served in the Civil War.Flowers and flags were used to decoratethe graves of those who had fallen. Todaywe honor all members of our armedservices who have died while serving ourcountry. As we observe this MemorialDay, I ask everyone to reflect on those who havegiven their lives to protect the freedoms and libertieswe enjoy today.

Memorial Day also signals the beginning of thesummer, a time to enjoy leisure activities, to travel,and spend time with family and friends. Although theseactivities provide much deserved relaxation andenjoyment, they also significantly increase thepotential for off-duty accidents, injuries, and acts ofmisguided behavior. Leadership, discipline, compositerisk management, and compliance with local laws andmilitary regulations can ensure that the joy of thisholiday does not turn into tragedy.

Our biggest challenge of the four-day holidayweekend will be the potential for alcohol abuse. Abuseof alcohol can lead to a range of indisciplined behavior,including sexual assault, assaults on other militarypersonnel, spouses, or even our good Koreanneighbors. Commanders and supervisors areresponsible for the behavior of their subordinates —

on and off duty, 24/7. I do not want a singleServicemember released from duty forthe long weekend unless they havereceived a personal “Under the Oak TreeCounseling (UtOTC)” by their first-linesupervisor. Read how to do this effectivelyin my Command Policy Letter #2,Command Safety. The purpose ofUtOTC is to positively impactServicemember behavior, and executedproperly it will work. This is my charge tothe chain of command. Enforcement of

the Buddy System — Command Policy Letter #6,Buddy System — will also help ensure properbehavior during off duty periods. Last, we mustvigorously enforce and adhere to our establishedcurfew. See Command Policy Letter #7.

Commanders and Leaders are responsible toensure this Memorial Day weekend is incident freeacross their commands and organizations. We areaccountable.

Each member of the USFK team is a valuablenational treasure. I greatly appreciate your service toyour Nation and to the citizens of America and theRepublic of Korea. During this Memorial Day Holidayweekend, I know you can and will live up to the idealsand values of the American Servicemember, especiallythose we honor who made the ultimate sacrifice inservice of their country.

Yongsan Junior Troop 14 earns Girl Scout Bronze AwardGirl Scouts Overseas- Seoul, Korea

SEOUL - Junior 14, a Girl Scout Troop on Yongsan,Seoul, Korea, has completed requirements for a JuniorGirl Scout’s highest award, the Girl Scout BronzeAward. The Girl Scout Bronze Award recognizes acommitment to excellence as the girls develop skillsand values to meet present and future challenges intheir lives.

As members of the USA Girl Scouts Overseas –West Pacific in the Seoul Overseas Committee, Junior14 began working toward the Bronze Project in March2007. To earn the award, Junior 14 had to design andcarry out a plan of activities to show their promise tohelp others, improve their community, and becomethe best they can be. To complete the requirement

for volunteer community service, Junior 14 collected,assembled, and presented a grand total of 519personalized Get Well cards and toiletry care kits forsoldiers and airmen requiring overnight stays at the121 Hospital. In a special presentation on May 10,2007, Junior 14 troop members presented Col.Jolissant and the 121 Hospital Staff the get well/carekits in colorfully decorated boxes. The ceremony wasfollowed by a cake and punch reception sponsoredby the 38 Parallel Nurses Association in honor ofNational Nursing Week. Following the reception,Major Connie Vondruska, escorted the girls to theMulti-Care Unit. The girls were permitted to be the

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AREA IAssault Consummated by a Battery,SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT #2 wereinvolved in a verbal altercation with twounknown persons which turned physical whenthe unknown persons struck SUBJECT #1 inthe left eye with a closed fist and kickedSUBJECT #2 in the stomach. SUBJECT #1was transported to the Cp Casey TMC whereSUBJECT #1 was treated and released forinjuries consisting of a swollen eye and a minorlaceration to SUBJECT #1’s left eyebrow.SUBJECT #2 sustained no injuries.SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT #2 weretransported to the Cp Casey PMO where theywere processed and released to their units.

AREA IIFailure to ID, Curfew Violation, At 0010 hours,18 MAY 07, SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT#2 were observed in the Itaewon Bar District.SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT #2 wereapproached by MP and asked for their IDcards, which they refused. SUBJECT #1 andSUBJECT #2 were identified by KNP as U.S.service members. SUBJECT #1 andSUBJECT #2 were apprehended by MP andtransported to the USAG-Y PMO.

AREA IIIShoplifting, PI #1 was observed by WITNESS#1, via CCTV concealing two video games, aUSB cable, an eye pencil and a make up erasepen in PI #1’s back pack and exiting the PXwithout rendering proper payment. PI #1’ssponsor transported PI #1 to the CpHumphreys MP Station where PI #1 wasadvised of PI #1’s legal rights, in the presenceof PI #1’s sponsor, which PI #1 waived,rendering a written sworn statement admittingto the offense and released to PI #1’s sponsor.All merchandise was released back to AAFES.The value of the items totaled $75.29. This isa final report.

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USA Contracting CommandClosed for Organization Day

USA Contracting Command Koreawill be closed (Korea Wide) all day 19June 2007 for Organization Day. Forfurther information, please contactScott Bonner, 724-3370.

Retiree Council HostsRetiree Coucil Forum

The Yongsan Retiree Council willhost a Retiree Forum on June 9 atCommiskey’s. The event will begin at 9a.m. with a pay-as-you-go breakfastbuffet. At 10 a.m., two featuredspeakers will share vital informationwith retirees; LTC Marsha Patrick,Chief of Managed Care at 121 CombatSupport Hospital will speak onTRICARE for retirees and Ms. TiffanyLassen, the Officer-in-Charge of thelocal Veterans Affairs BenefitsDischarge Office, will discuss theVeterans benefits available to retireesfrom the VA. This event is beingsponsored in part by NCOA and MWR.

BOSS Beach Blastat Daechon Beach

The annual BOSS Beach Blast willtake place at Daecheon Beach June 2-3, approximately 2 hours from CampHumphreys. Besides “fun in the sun”,the day will include a mud fight,volleyball, sand sculptures, pyramid,limbo, and more! Reserve a spot at yourlocal Community Activities Center. Call725-5289 for details.

AFCEA ScholarshipAwards Luncheon

AFCEA (Armed Forces Commun-ications and Electronics Association)hosts a scholarship awards luncheonfeaturing Lt Gen Stephen G. Wood atthe Dragon Hill Lodge, Naija Ballroom,May 30th at 11:30 a.m.

Summer Safety TipsSoldiers, Civilians and family

members are reminded to stay safe andenjoy summer recreational activities byalways practicing the following bicyclesafety tips:

1. Always drive near the curb in thesame direction as traffic and single file.

2. Competing with high speed,heavy traffic is dangerous. Look forsafer, less traveled routes.

3. Be alert to surface conditions andtraffic all around you. Road hazardssuch as rocks, potholes, glass, andother debris can cause a bicyclist tolose control. Riding in wet weather ishazardous.

4. Visibility is a problem - for carsand bicycles. Bicyclists must makethemselves and their bikes more visible.Wear brightly colored clothing and areflective vest. Never ride at dusk ornight unless your bicycle has a whiteheadlight and a red tail light or reflectorin the back. The larger the reflector themore visible you are.

5. Know local traffic laws andsignals. Most laws and regulations thatgovern auto traffic also apply tobicyclists.

Seoul Dano Folk Festival. May 25-28Dano is one of Korea’s four most important holidays in Korea.During the festival, visitors can experience a variety oftraditional entertainments for free between the hours of 10a.m. to 8 p.m. The most popular Dano games are wrestlingand swinging, which is held by Seoul’s 25 district athletesshowing off their talents.

Visitors can also personally participate in the games afterthe athletes are finished. At the outdoor concert area,Pansori, Bongsan mask dance, and Ganryong mask danceperformances are held. The festival will have exhibitionsdisplaying good luck charms and Dano folding fans to cooldown in the heat, which Korean ancestors gave as giftswishing for a healthy summer. Visitors can also experiencemaking Mulberry paper craftworks, and playing traditionalmusical instruments.

Festival Highlights: The Seoul Dano Folk Festival is locatedright in the center of the city. Visitors can make a one-of-a-kind fan by drawing or using colored Korean paper and later,keep it as a souvenir.

Directions: Take subway line No. 3 or 4 to Chungmuro Stationand go out of Exit No. 3, Follow the road by foot along MaeilKyeongjae Newspaper Building’s New Annex which isapproximately 200 metersin length. For more informationcall: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post Events and ActivitiesRoyal Guard Changing Ceremony, DailyVisitors of the Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul can experience are-enactment of Korean military tradition - the changing of theRoyal Guards. This ceremony has been reenacted since 1996. Intraditional costumes, the sentries change the guard at the maingates of Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung and ChangdeokgungPalaces in central Seoul. Palace gate guardsmen end their sentryduty, present arms and parade.

The event is conducted Tue-Sun at 10.30a.m., 2 p.m., 2.30 p.m. &3 p.m (not on Mondays) . Directions: North of City Hall, a 15-minute walk from Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line No 3)towards Biwon for 15 minutes. Alternatively, alight at Jongno3(sam)-ga Station (Seoul Subway line No 5) and pass by NagwonArcade. Call +82 (0) 2 762 8262 for more information.

Everland Amusement ParkEverland is located south of Seoul. The park is divided into:Festival World (a botanical garden, safari park and rides),Caribbean Bay (a wave pool and waterslides) and EverlandSpeedway (offers auto, motorcycle and mountain bike racing)

Directions: Buses from Express Bus Terminal, Nambu BusTerminal or Suwon Station. Call +82-2-759-1940-7 for moreinformation.

Source: www.korea.net, english.tour2korea.comand www.hotelnet.com

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discipline, composite risk management, and strictcompliance and enforcement of standards can turn thisaround.

The Buddy System is one of the most effective toolswe have for keeping our formations safe — especiallyduring long holiday weekends. I expect leaders atevery echelon to reinforce the wisdom, value, andbenefits of the Buddy System at every opportunity.Each of us has pledged to never leave a fallencomrade. To that end, we owe it to ourselves and toour Army Family to ensure no one walks out of ourgates alone.

I want every leader to reemphasize the meaning of ourArmy core values and engage Soldiers in conversationabout how to maintain those values in their off-duty lives.

As you celebrate over the long weekend, rememberthose who came before you as well as those who dependon you now. Enjoy the rest you have earned, take care ofyourselves and your families during the holiday, and returnsafely. We need you.

Pacific Victors.

LTG David P. ValcourtCommanding General, 8th Army

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A mall book-shop owner notices aman with an open paperback thatseems to have wires sticking out of it.The next time he looks, the man is gone,and the book is closed and alone onthe table. Thinking someone mighthave disguised a top-ten best seller asa bomb, the book shop owner calls thebomb squad.

This was one of several trainingscenarios U.S. and Korean ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal techniciansnavigated during a recent exercise atGimpo Airport.

Preparing the next generation ofEOD decision makers and domesticterrorism were the main themes of atwo-day combined training exercise.The event, which ended May 17,trained elements of 8th United StatesArmy’s 718th EOD and Korean EODexperts from the Incheon Korean

Two-day combined EOD training prepares Koreanand U.S. experts for domestic terrorism

Police Swat Team, the InternationalIncheon, Gimpo, and Jeju airports, andthe Korean Coastguard.

In general “hand entry” is whatHollywood depicts when the hero hasto decide which wire to cut, but thingsare different in the real world.

“Hand entry is a last resort, but weneed to be ready for anything. …Hoping something doesn’t occur is nota plan of action. You must train forevery eventuality,” said 8th Army EODSergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. John D.Terrell.

The training focused on scenariosthat could occur in domestic terrorismsituations; anywhere people work orrelax with an emphasis on Koreansuburban or urban life. In this arena,improvised explosive devices are notburied under desert highways. Thescenarios concentrated on IEDs foundin a book in the mall, an ammo can inan office building, in a box outside of apolice station and buried in a school

playground, said Staff Sgt. AndrewLivingston, 718th EOD Trainingnoncommissioned officer in charge.

Each EOD team created a scenarioand built a bomb that another EODteam had to diffuse. If the bombdetonated during the exercise, itbuzzed. Informal competition betweenthe teams in realistic, difficult scenariosand expertise in hand entry was anadditional motivational factor in thetraining, Livingston said.

“Even though it’s training, thecompetition to defeat the devices ispretty intense,” Terrell said.

While they “compete” duringtraining, the understanding is that in anactual event one or more of the teamsmight be called to assist one another,Livingston said.

No one heard buzzing that sunnyThursday, despite the fact that theoldest and most experienced “team

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Troop 14 — (From left to right) Diana Myers, Christy Schweitzer, and IsabellaLucy present a “Get Well Care Kit” to a patient at 121 Hospital

first ones to present their get wellcards and care kits to patients. DianaMyers, J14 Troop Member, said “Itgave me a good feeling to see howhappy people were to receive the cardand care kit.”

Junior 14 completed MyCommunity, First Aid, Girl Scouting inthe USA and the World badges, Sign

of the Sun, and contributed more than15 service hours to complete theproject. The troop decided this projectwas great for the community becauseit benefits all soldiers and airmenthroughout the Republic of Korea.Also, the girls agreed that everyonelikes to get a card and present whenthey are in the hospital!

“This class is aiming at helping thechildren who have a strong will tolearn, but cannot afford the tuitions.It is also intended to provide betteropportunities to keep dreams andvisions for them to overcome theiradversities,” said Jin Park, businessentrepreneur and church member.The idea for this program wasdeveloped between Park and theUSFK Provost Marshall Sgt. Maj.Patrick O’Connor. In the 1983, theyserved together as military policemenat Camp Page.

Park was part of the KoreanAugmentee to the U.S. Armyprogram, while O’Connor was active

U.S. Army. They have sustained theirfriendship for over 24 years.

“Being exposed to people in thecommunity, there are all theseopportunities for our Soldiers to makelife long friendships. I’m a case inpoint, I’ve got a friend I met 24 yearsago and that’s what this program is allabout. It’s about getting out there andbuilding those friendships,” saidO’Connor.

Each speaker, to include seniorpastors within the church, expressedtheir appreciation to the Soldiers andKATUSAs. Soldiers and KATUSAswere also present for the ceremonyand reception following the signing.

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leader” in the U.S. unit was 23 andhad three years active duty under hisbelt. That’s because the 718th EODused the bi-annual training to put somesenior specialists in the hot seat as“team leaders.”

“We are also using this to prepareour next generation of team leaders.

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So during this training we have theteam leaders or senior team membersswap places with their assistants. Theassistants need to make the decisions.In today’s environment, that specialistcould be called upon to be a team leadermuch more quickly than in the past.… Hope is not a plan,” Livingston said.

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USAG-Casey — The best fromfour regions in Korea competed for thenoncommissioned officer, Soldier andKorean Augmentation to the UnitedStates Army annual award May 10 atUSAG-Casey. The NSK awardcompetition attracted eight Soldiers toprepare and compete.

“Today’s board was the InstallationManagement Command-Korea NCO,Soldier, and KATUSA of the yearaward,” said Command Sgt. Maj.Gregg Bunce, Command Sgt. Maj.USAG-Red Cloud. “It is the best ofthe best from all four areas; they cometogether and go into a week long eventprocess starting with Army physicalfitness training, land navigation, dayand night time, weapons qualification,and Warrior tasks or battle drill tasks.”

Everything it takes to be the best ofthe best as a U.S. Army Soldier is testedduring the grueling week, and endswith a jury in front of seven Sgt.Majors.

“The tests finish off with a boardcomprised of all Command Sgt.Majors,” Bunce said. “We bring theSoldiers in for a question and answersession to test their knowledge ofmilitary subjects.”

The weapons qualification part ofthe competition was conducted on theM4 carbine with iron sights.

“Today Soldiers are zeroing in andqualifying with the M4 carbine,” saidSgt. Jesse Grindey of the 55th MilitaryPolice Company. “They will first firesome rounds to get their setting for theiron sights, and then qualify with pop-up targets.”

Once a Soldier finds his settings, hecan apply those iron sight settings toany M4 carbine and shoot accurately.

“The competitors were qualifyingon the toughest pop-up firing range inKorea,” Bunce said.

The jury selected Pvt. RandallWhite of USAG-RC, Sgt. Daniel Hoytfrom USAG-Casey and Cpl. Byun,Eun Ho of USAG-RC to compete inthe Army wide NSK competition forSoldier and KATUSA of the year.

“If the individual was selected asthe NCO, Soldier or KATUSA of theyear and he could not attend the nextboard for some reason such as illness,profile injury where they could notcompete then the second Soldierselected would step forward andcompete,” Bunce said.

Preparing to take the board for theNSK competition is not an easy task.It starts at the squad leader level and

This KATUSA fires rounds at USAG-Casey’s Apache Range May 10 to qualify on the M4 carbine and compete for the NSK award.Two KATUSAs and six U.S. Soldiers competed.

By Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-RC Soldiers compete for NSK awardUSAG-RC Soldiers compete for NSK awardUSAG-RC Soldiers compete for NSK awardUSAG-RC Soldiers compete for NSK awardUSAG-RC Soldiers compete for NSK awardthe NCOs prepare the candidates ona daily basis. Everyone in the chain ofcommand up to the Command Sgt.Maj. spends time preparing the NSKcompetitors.

“I have spent time with theseindividuals preparing them for thisboard,” Bunce said. “Every one of theNCOs have spent numerous hours toget them where they are today. Allthree winners today are from Area I.

“The Command Sgt. Majorsparticipating on the jury are CommandSgt. Major Kevin Witt from Area IV,Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Kim fromArea III, Command Sgt. Maj. DianeFoster from Area II, Sgt. Maj. RickyRose from USAG-Casey, and me,”Bunce said. “We all asked questionsfrom the MOI to be answered by thecandidates from our differentbackgrounds, everything fromordinance and aviation to signal.”

Cpl. Byun, Eun Ho of USAG-RC, Pvt. Randall White of USAG-RC, Sgt. Daniel Hoyt from USAG-Casey were chosen by the jury of Sgt. Majors to compete in Dept. of the Army final competitionfor NSK Soldier of the year May 10.

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Customer Service ExcellenceCourse

The Customer Service ExcellenceCourse will be offered June 26-27.Log on to CHRTAS https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/chrtas/default.asp to register for theclass. For more information call:732-9060.

USAG-Casey Town HallMeeting

USAG-Casey Town Hall Meetingwill be held June 14 at 2 p.m. in theHanson Gym. For more informationcall: 732-8854.

Ethics Training ScheduleEthics training will be held June 21,August 16 Oct. 18, and Dec. 20 at2 p.m. in the Camp Casey Theatre.The training will be offered atUSAG-RC July 20, Sept. 20, andNov. 21 at 2 p.m. For moreinformation call: 732-9103.

Google Desktop NotAuthorized for Use

Several computers in the USAG-RC area have been identified andblocked for having Google Desktopinstalled. This software has beendeemed to cause a vulnerability ongovernment computers and istherefore not authorized for use. Ifyou have it installed on yourcomputer call 8324 and have atrouble ticket put in to have ituninstalled. For more informationcall: 732-8630.

Training Schedule for EEO/POSH

EEO and POSH training will beoffered August 8, 24, and Sept. 14from 9 a.m. to noon and 9 a.m. to11 a.m. respectively forsupervisors. Non-supervisorstraining will be held from 1 p.m. to4 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.respectively in the CommunityServices Building ConferenceRoom. For more information call:732-6277.

USAG-Casey Main Shoppetteclosed

The Camp Casey Main Shoppette(PX/Main Exchange Complex) willbe closed on May 29.

Motorcycle Training Classesat Camp Mobile

Motorcycle safety training is nowavailable for redeploying 2ndInfantry Division Soldiers who planto purchase a motorcycle upon theirreturn to CONUS. The class willaccommodate up to eight Soldiers.For more information call: 724-5443.

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Spc. Lisa Burnette, 1st Signal Brigade 552 Company, shops at the USAG-RC Shoppette often and realizes savings of 20 percent or morecompared to the competition off post.

CAMP STANLEY— In fiscal2006, Area I Army and Air ForceExchange Service contributed $1.4million to Morale, Welfare andR e c r e a t i o np r o g r a m s .AAFES storesArmy wide infiscal 2005p o s t e drevenues of$8.7 billionand earningtotaling $378million. In thesame fiscal year, $229 million individends were given to MWR. Thesefigures reflect the mission of AAFES.

“The Army and Air Force ExchangeService, now in its second century ofservice, remains committed to its dualmission of providing products andservices to military families worldwideand generating earnings to supplementmilitary MWR programs,” said KenLimtiaco, manager of Area I AAFES.“Most of AAFES earnings go to MWRprograms, the remainder funds newand improved exchange stores.”

“The first canteen opened Nov. 29,1880 at Vancouver Barracks in thePacific Northwest,” Limtiaco said.“Col. Henry Morrow, commander ofthe 21st Infantry Regiment, opened thecanteen and modeled it after the latest

E n g l i s hsystem. July25, 1895,G e n e r a lOrders No. 46was issued. Itdirected thecommander atevery post toestablish apost exchange

wherever practicable.”Today’s exchanges are lineal

descendants of those first postexchanges of 1895. Although theprimary mission has not been changedin any substantial respect in the ensuingyears, the organizational structure hasdeveloped from its austere frontierbeginnings to today’s highly centralizedorganization.

To date, AAFES operates more than3,100 facilities worldwide, in more than30 countries, five U.S. territories and49 states. AAFES operates some 160

retail stores and 2,008 fast foodrestaurants.

“AAFES also provides militarycommunities with convenience,specialty stores and movie theaters oninstallations worldwide,” Limtiaco said.“AAFES saves authorized shoppersmoney with an average overall savingsof 20 percent compared to thecompetition.”

When Soldiers shop, they often askwhy commissary prices are differentfrom AAFES prices.

“The Defense Commissary Agencyis an appropriated fund activity.Commissaries are funded by taxdollars to sell groceries and otherhousehold merchandise at cost, plus a5 percent surcharge, which is used topay for commissary construction andrenovations projects,” Limtiaco said.“AAFES is a nonappropriated fundactivity, operating almost entirely onmoney earned from the sale of goodsand services, not from tax dollars.AAFES establishes prices to coveroperating expenses, such as inventorycosts, employee salaries, utilities, newconstruction, and renovation of existingfacilities. At the same time, AAFEScommits financial support to the Armyand Air Force MWR activities.”


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Ken Limtiaco,Ken Limtiaco,Ken Limtiaco,Ken Limtiaco,Ken Limtiaco,manager of Area I AAFESmanager of Area I AAFESmanager of Area I AAFESmanager of Area I AAFESmanager of Area I AAFES

“AAFES is a nonappropriatedfund activity, operating almostentirely on money earned fromthe sale of goods and services,not from tax dollars.”

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JIM CUNNINGHAM

USAG-CASEY—Sunshine andexcitement filled the air May 19 alongthe Dongducheon Riverfront as morethan 500 Soldiers and Dongducheoncitizens lined up to participate in theannual 5 kilometer and 10 kilometerRiverfront run.

“The Riverfront run is what we calla collaborative Good NeighborProgram,” said Lt. Col. Terry Hodges,USAG-Casey garrison commander.“The city of Dongducheon and USAG-Casey jointly host this run to continueto foster their friendship.”

Citizens of Dongducheon withSoldiers from USAG-Casey,Department of Defense civilians anddependents all signed up for a total of550 participants in both runs.

“This will kick off a series ofevents,” Hodges said. “Next week wewill do a Riverfront cleanup. This is acontinuation of the Good NeighborProgram that USAG-Casey is sofamous for every year.”

Winners in the 5 kilometer Women’s

Division: Kim, Wol Mi. 1, with a timeof 21:00, Stephanie Norton, 2, with atime of 21:22, and Chong, Un Mi, 3,with a time of 21:34.

Winners of the 5 kilometer Men’sDivision: Choi, Chong Mun, 1, with atime of 17:22, Kenneth Kincard, 2,with a time of 17:31, and ClaytonJackson, 3, with a time of 18:13.

Winners of the 5 kilometerChildren’s Division: Amy Polchinski, 1,with a time of 34:29, TerrenceHorgrove, 2, with a time of 55:22, andSamuel Hargrove 3, with a time of55:40.

Winners of the 10 kilometerWomen’s Division: Chong, KyongRan, 1, with a time of 50:22, SusanDavis, 2, with a time of 53:27, andChristian Petty, 3, with a time of 54:18.

Winners of the 10 kilometer Men’sDivision: Soo, Ho Song, 1, with a timeof 37:02, Jason Buursma, 2, with atime of 37:27, and Pak, Chae Heon, 3,with a time of 37:39.

For the 5 kilometer run, 42 women,417 men and four children entered. Forthe 10 kilometer run, 12 women and85 men entered.

And they’re off! Dongducheon Mayor fires the starting gun for more than 500 Soldiers and citizens of Dongducheon to start the annual Riverfront run May 19. Awards weregiven to 1 through 3 place in three catagories including a catagory for children.


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Soo, Ho Song crosses the finish line with a time of 37:02 for the 10 kilometer run May19 on the city of Dongducheon’s Riverwalk.

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USFK tests evacuation readiness

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Second Infantry Division Soldiers search noncombatant “evacuees” before entering the exercise area.

By David McNallyUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 6,200community members practiced processing throughan Emergency Evacuation Center May 17-19 atCollier Field House for an exercise named“Courageous Channel.”

The event is a regularly scheduled biannualexercise that rehearses procedures for anoncombatant evacuation operation.

“We improve every time we do this exercise,”said U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan DeputyGarrison Commander Don Moses, during a May18 walk-through.

Camp Casey Soldiers set up stations at the EECand processed “evacuees” through the exercise,giving briefings, answering questions andmaintaining order.

“When we drove up to the parking I wasamazed by the attitude from the 2ID Soldiers,”said exercise participant Jay Kelker. “They werevery professional and courteous. From start tofinish it was a display that was unforeseen.”

Kelker said this was his and his wife’s seventhNEO exercise.

“It was the best one I have ever been to,” hesaid. “My hat is off to them.”

Exercise participant Jesus Santana agreed.“They were very fast and professional,” he

said. “I wasn’t even in there 15 minutes. Thelongest part was the briefing.”

As part of the exercise, more than 30 YongsanGarrison community members actually evacuatedto a U.S. military installation in Japan.

“We received positive feedback from theparticipants,” said USAG-Yongsan NEOCoordinator Capt. Andrew Kletzing. “It went verywell.”

Above: Staff Sgt. Donald Heckathorn briefs “evacuee” JesusSantana. Right: Col. Cam Torrens briefs USFK CommanderGen. B.B. Bell on NEO progress.

Dentists offer retirees free cleanings, examsDentists offer retirees free cleanings, examsDentists offer retirees free cleanings, examsDentists offer retirees free cleanings, examsDentists offer retirees free cleanings, exams

YONGSAN GARRISON — Thebusiest line at the recent NoncombatantEvacuation Operation exercise may havebeen the one with all the smiling militaryretirees.

Thanks to a 618th Dental Companyinitiative, retirees and their eligible familymembers enjoyed a free appointment fora cleaning and exam.

“Most of the retirees were surprisedand excited,” said Sgt. Angelica Johnson,618th Dental Company.

Normally, retirees are not seen atYongsan dental clinics, even on a spaceavailable basis.

“I understand the only clinic in Koreathat will see retirees is at Osan Air Base,”Johnson said.

But through a plan to entice retireesto attend the NEO exercise, Army dentalofficials decided to offer the free care.

By David McNallyUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

“They can either make anappointment, or get a voucher that’s goodfor an appointment in the next 60 days,”Johnson said.

This incentive also extended toEmergency Essential Civilians who are

military retirees, but did not participatein the NEO.

Dental officials said they served 99patients and gave vouchers to 483people, resulting in 582 retirees andtheir family members getting free care.

Retiree Purnell Stoney asks Sgt. Angelica Johnson May 18 about the free dental care offer.DAVID MCNALLY

Garrison continuesGarrison continuesGarrison continuesGarrison continuesGarrison continuesto test tap waterto test tap waterto test tap waterto test tap waterto test tap waterUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON —Water testing is still a priority forU.S. Army Garrison-Yongsanofficials. After tests reveal a raisedmercury level in Hannam Villageand Far East District Compound tapwater May 4, officials went througha series of retests.

“The May 7 results indicted thetap water is safe,” said GarrisonPublic Works Director MichaelChung.

Chung said the standard protocolrequires the garrison to continueweekly tests for a month.

“We submitted water samplesMay 9, 16 and 23,” he said.

Chung said they will also submita water sample May 30.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Twosmall Morale, Welfare and Recreationclubs at Camp Market and the Far EastDistrict Compound closed last week.

Garrison officials said they closedthe FED Compound East Gate Cluband the Camp Market Club becauseof a small authorized patronage,declining revenues, cost of servicecontracts, utilities and labor and ageof the facilities.

“We just felt that it was time to moveforward,” said Deputy GarrisonCommander Don Moses.

Moses said both operations were“basically marginal.”

“Over the years, they outlived theirusefulness,” he said.

Garrison officials considered theauthorized status of forces agreementpopulations at both FED Compoundand Camp Market. Both locations arework-only installations. There are fewSoldiers, and no barracks or billetingat either location.

Camp Market is home to the

By Cpl. Jung Jae-hoonUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

Garrison Equal Opportunity Advisor Sgt. 1st Class Myra Watson briefs trivia contestants May 3.

YONGSAN GARRISON —More than 50 community members gota chance to learn about historic Asiansby participating in a May 3 trivia quizat the Yongsan Main Exchange.

The U.S. Army Garrison-YongsanEqual Opportunity Office hosted theevent to promote Asian-PacificAmerican Heritage Month.

“This is one of the many activitiesthat we’re doing to promote the monthof May as Asian Pacific AmericanHeritage Month,” said Garrison EqualOpportunity Advisor Sgt. 1st ClassMyra Watson. “We’re doing a triviacontest to identify famous Asians thatsome people might not be aware of.”

Watson posted 10 pictures offamous Asians on a board withbiographies and names. Theparticipant who got all the answerscorrect received an Army and AirForce Exchange Service 10-percent

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Two small MWR facilities close doors for goodBy David McNallyUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

Defense Reutilization and MarketingService, the Army and Air ForceExchange Service Distribution Center,the AAFES Bakery and Central TexasCollege administrative offices. The FEDCompound is home to the Far EastDistrict-Corps of Engineers and severalcontracting firms.

Moses said Camp Market has only20 individuals with SOFA status.

Neither of the clubs offered food,other than snacks.

Moses said the USAG-Yongsancommander made the decision aftergoing through the proper channels.

“We coordinated with our higherheadquarters, Installation ManagementCommand-Korea and IMCOM-KoreaMWR, and they concurred,” Mosessaid.

The garrison also worked closelywith the Civilian Personnel AdvisoryCenter and management-employeerelations, to inform the KoreanEmployees Union.

Moses said there were two MWRlocal national employees at bothlocations. All four employees were

placed at other Seoul-area MWRfacilities.

“Both locations are nonenduringinstallations,” Moses said. “They willbe turned over to the Republic ofKorea upon implementation of theYongsan Relocation Plan.”

Moses said it also did not make“financial sense” to continue investingin the clubs.

“Given the low patronage and lowreturn on investment, it’s just notfinancially beneficial,” he said. “Ibelieve we should have done thisearlier.”

Many clubs have come and goneover the years, said Garrison MWRDirector Paul Robinson. Robinsonarrived in Korea in 1957 and has beenhere ever since.

“These clubs were here as far backas I can remember,” Robinson said.“If you have been around as long as Ihave, you have a feeling about it, butwhen you look at the fact that thereare few Soldiers there, they arefinancially struggling, the buildings arenot in great shape ... the timing is right.”

Gates 12, 17 setfor renovationUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON —Two heavily-used Yongsan gateswill soon close for extensiverenovations.

Gate 12, the pedestrianentrance from Itaewon near theArmy and Air Force ExchangeService Gas Station, will closewhile workers install a newpedestrian turnstyle.

The work is scheduled to lastfrom June 1-15.

Gate 17, near the 121st CombatSupport Hospital, will close tovehicular traffic for four months.

“It will be closed June 20 untilSeptember,” said GarrisonEmergency Services DirectorRicky Oxendine. “This will be thenext step in the completerenovation of Gate 17.”

During the extended Gate 17renovation project, only authorizedaccess-card holders will beprocessed at the Gate 17pedestrian gate. The Gate 17Visitor Center will be closed.Visitors and visitors with vehiclesmay process through Camp CoinerGate 20. Pedestrian visitors maystill process through Gate 10.

When the project is finished,there will be expanded parking,three lanes of traffic and otherimprovements at the gate.

discount coupon. Everyone whoparticipated received a free telephonecard.

“This promotes a good harmonyamong everybody,” said 106th MedicalDetachment Staff Sgt Michael Hazely.“Just like in Black History month,people had a chance to learn aboutAfrican Americans, now we get tolearn about Asian history, which makesa strong alliance.”

Hazely got all 10 questions correctand received the prize.

“It was pretty hard, but I got all theanswers correct,” said 25thTransportation Battalion Master Sgt.Shari Harris-Sears. “I tried outbecause I support the EO, but besidesthat, trying out for these kinds of triviaquizzes is very educational and fun.”

“The purpose is not only to test anindividual’s Asian history knowledgebut also to educate them as well,”Watson said. “The feedback wasexcellent. Everyone enjoyed it.”

Triva quiz checks Asian history knowledge

Memorial Day ActivitiesThere will be a Memorial Day Block

Party at the Main Post Club parkinglot 12-6 p.m. Saturday. There will be aBattle of the Band Contest, food, musicand prizes. There will be a grand prizeof two tickets to Jeju Island.Forinformation, call 738-5254.

The 17th Annual Pacific-wide Men'sand Women's Softball Tournament willtake place Friday - May 28. There willbe softball games occuring 24-hours aday during this tournment. Everyoneis invited. Come to the openingceremony 8:30 a.m. May 25 atLombardo Field behind Collier FieldHouse. For information, call 738-8608.

The USAG-Yongsan outdoorswimming pools will open for theseason starting Saturday daily from 12-6 p.m. For information, call 738-8608.

Enjoy food, live entertainment andgames 1-6 p.m. Sunday at the CollierField House Soccer Field during the2007 Community Festival. Adults: $5donation. Children under 3: free. AlphaKappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is hostingthe event. There will be a Korean Idoltalent contest starting at 1:30 p.m.

232nd U.S. ArmyBirthday Ball

The 232nd U.S. Army Birthday Ball willbe held June 15 at the Grand HyattHotel. The cost is $35. For information,contact your unit Sergeant Major.

Military Retiree ForumThere will be a military retiree forum atCommiskey's 9 a.m. June 9. Topics fordiscussion will be TRICARE andVeterans Administration. A breakfastbuffet will be served and door prizeswill be offered. For information, call010-6476-2975.

Mini Job FairThere will be a mini job fair 10 a.m.-3p.m. May 29 at the U.S. Embassy Club.Transitioning military, family membersand civilians are welcome. Bring copiesof your resume. For information, call738-7334.

Sexual Assault HotlineThe 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotlinephone number is DSN 158. From off-post or cell phone, call 0505-764-5700.Individuals may also call USAG-Yongsan Sexual Assault ResponseCoordinator Leah Holland at 738-3034or 010-8697-4869.

Tree SprayingPest controllers will start tree injectionsthrough July 31. Tree injections are notharmful to people or the environmentif not tampered with. Spraying of othertrees and shrubs will begin May 21-Sept 30. If you or your vehicle comeinto contact with pesticide drifts orsprays, wash affected areas with liquiddetergent soap and water as soon aspossible. For information, call 724-4176.

USAG-Yongsan Web SiteFor more news and information, visitthe Yongsan Garrison Web site atyongsan.korea.army.mil.

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USFK kicks offUSFK kicks offUSFK kicks offUSFK kicks offUSFK kicks off'Good Neighbor''Good Neighbor''Good Neighbor''Good Neighbor''Good Neighbor'English CampEnglish CampEnglish CampEnglish CampEnglish CampBy Pvt. Im Jin-minUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

USFK Commander Gen. B.B. Bell poses with Good Neighbor English Camp students May 15 at Yongsan Garrison.

YONGSAN GARRISON —United States Forces Korea officialskicked off a Good Neighbor EnglishCamp for 60 Korean high schoolstudents May 15. The five-dayprogram introduced the students tonumerous interactive and educationalactivities by immersion in an English-speaking environment.

Program Coordinator Han Sung-chong told the 10th-grade studentsthat they would encounter manyopportunities.

The program placed the studentsin the homes of U.S. Forces Koreapersonnel to experience Americanfamily life.

By participating in various schoolactivities with Seoul American HighSchool, the students interacted withstudents from different cultures.

The students also learned aboutthe USFK mission, policies and aboutthe role Korean Soldiers play in theKorean Augmentation to the U.S.Army program.

“Rather than expecting the studentsto learn English fluently during theirbrief stay here, we will help them toexperience the American culture,

thinking, and people,” Han said. “Ourhope is that when these studentsbecome leaders they may sustain thegood alliance between the UnitedStates and the Republic of Korea.

On day one of the camp, USFKCommander Gen. B.B. Bell greeted

the Korean students with a warmwelcome.

“You will probably feel out ofplace right now, but we’ll do our verybest to make you feel at home,” Bellsaid. “I know we’ll be able to sharesome of our culture with you while

you share your culture with us. Bebrave.”

Most of the students, selectedfrom local school boards in Seoul,Pyeongtaek and Daegu, have notlived in the United States or other

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“At first, everything felt awkwardand strange,” said student Jang Min-young. “Now I’m realizing how muchI can learn from everything that’sdifferent around me. It’s fun.”

Korean Educational Inspector YiSang-bock said he had highexpectations.

“They will hopefully learn more

He also pointed to additionalactivities during this NEO exercise.

The 618th Dental Companyprovided a special service to retireesand their family members by offeringappointments for check-ups andcleanings (Editor ’s note: SeeDentists, Page 9).

“I think the incentives helped toincrease participation,” Kletzing said.As far as our unit, we had 100-percentparticipation.”

Soldiers from the 129th MedicalDetachment were also at the exerciseto provide veterinary services.

“If we continue to receive negativeresults after one month, they we willstart doing monthly testing,” he said.

Garrison Commander Col. Ron

“We were offering onsite petmicrochip implantations,” said Maj.Mark Richey. “People that came to theevent said they were grateful for theconvenience.

Richey said since pet microchippingis mandatory, he feels they willcontinue to make it available as partof NEO exercises.

An evacuation may be in responseto natural or man-made disasters,epidemics, hostilities or any otherreason when the safety of Americancitizens is deemed at “undue risk” bythe U.S. ambassador.

Stephens said he will continue to leavethree potable water trucks at HannamVillage until residents feel comfortableabout the drinking water.

English and absorb the good aspectsof different cultures,” he said. “In thefuture when they become globalcitizens they will better understand andaccept the different cultures aroundthem.”

There were also Good NeighborEnglish camps held concurrently atUSFK installations in Daegu andPyeongtaek.

USFK Commander Gen. B.B. Bell (second from left) observes noncombatant communitymembers as they go through the Courageous Channel exercise May 18 at Collier Field House.

DAVID MCNALLY

Hannan Village residents still have the option of using water from the water trucks.DAVID MCNALLY

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18th Medical Commandprepares for upcomingre-accreditation surveyBy 2LT Debby Moone18th Medical Command

YONGSAN - The 18th Medical Command,Integrated Healthcare Organization will soon bedemonstrating compliance with The JointCommission’s national standards for health carequality and safety during its survey scheduled for 4-8 Jun 07.

The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuouslyimproving the safety and quality of the health carethrough voluntary accreditation and evaluates andaccredits nearly 15,000 health care organizations andprograms in the United States. The Joint Commissionis the nation’s predominant standards-setting andaccrediting body in health care.

Although the 18th MEDCOM IHO originally earned

TJC accreditation in 1999 (The Joint Commission’sGold Seal of Approval™), a healthcare organization isrequired to undergo resurvey approximately every threeyears to maintain its accreditation.

“Above all, the national standards are intended tostimulate continuous, systematic and organization-wideimprovement in an organization’s performance and theoutcomes of care,” says Darlene Christiansen,executive director, Hospital Accreditation Program,Joint Commission. “The community should be proudthat the 18th MEDCOM IHO is focusing on the mostchallenging goal — to continuously raise quality andsafety to higher levels.”

Colonel James G. Jolissaint, Commander, 18th

Medical Command, Commander, 121st CombatSupport Hospital, Surgeon, United States ForcesKorea, and Surgeon, Eighth United States Army, said,“Our mind set concerning the Joint Commission isNOT just about passing the survey. It is aboutestablishing and maintaining a healthcare system wherewe take good care of patients in a caring environment;where quality care is delivered in a safe, timely andconsistent manner; where we treat each other withconsideration and respect; and where we take care ofone another.”

The 18th MEDCOM IHO is comprised of the 121st

Combat Support Hospital (CSH), and the 168th MedicalBattalion (Area Support) outpatient clinics locatedthroughout the Republic of Korea.

Software available under the home use program

Software madeavailable for homeuse by Army

Army personnel are eligible to receive licensedcopies of Microsoft Office desktop applications foruse on their home computers under an enterpriselicensing arrangement with the software manufacturer,according to the Army’s chief information officer.

The Microsoft Home Use Program allowsindividuals to get a licensed copy of Microsoft Officedesktop applications to install and use on their homecomputers.

All Army personnel are eligible to take advantage ofthis program. This includes, Active Duty, ReserveGuard, and Civilians currently employed by the Army.

Army employees taking advantage of this offeringare responsible for paying for the administrative costsfor obtaining the software and may use the softwareas desired. In most cases, the administrative costs fora full version of the applications covered under thisprogram will cost the user less than $20.

Eligible software may be found on the ASCPwebsite. See details below for ordering informationand software availability. Or order online at:https://ascp.monmouth.army.mil/scp/software/hup.jsp

Products available for purchase:Microsoft Office - $19.95Microsoft FrontPage 2003 - $19.95Microsoft Office for Mac - $19.95Microsoft® Office X for Mac - $19.95Microsoft Office OneNoteTM - $19.95Microsoft Office Project - $19.95Microsoft Office Visio® - $19.95

A complete listing of software available underthe home use program may be found on the ASCPwebsite. Please follow the directions on the sitefor placing your order. An AKO login and passwordare required to access the site.

Available products and instructions for orderingsoftware can be obtained on the web at:https://ascp.monmouth.army.mil/scp/software/hup.jsp

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Pride — The year is 1973, and JimEllis, a college-educated African-American, can’t find a job. Driven byhis love of competitive swimming, Jimconverts an abandoned recreationalpool hall in a Philadelphia slum with thehelp of Elston, a local janitor. But whencity officials mark the new PhiladelphiaDepartment of Recreation fordemolition, Jim fights back--by startingthe city’s first African-American swimteam. Recruiting troubled teens fromthe streets, Jim struggles to transforma motley team of novices into capableswimmers--all in time for the upcomingstate championships. But as racism,violence and an unsympathetic cityofficial threaten to tear the team apart,Jim must do everything he can toconvince his swimmers that victory,both in and out of the pool, is withintheir reach. Rated PG (thematicmaterial, language, racial epithets,violence) 104 min

Premonition(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

300(R) 8:30 p.m.

Lucky You(PG13) 8:40 p.m.


The Last Mimzy(PG) 7:30 p.m.

Pride(PG) 7:30 p.m.

Wild Hogs(PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Spider-Man 3(PG13) 7 p.m.



Pride(PG) 7 p.m.

No Show No Show No Show



I Think I Love My Wife(R) 9 p.m.

Zodiac(R) 9:30 p.m.

Black Snake Moan(R) 9 a.m.

Dead Silence(R) 7 p.m.

Lucky You(PG13) 7 p.m.

Black Snake Moan(R) 7 p.m.

The Last Mimzy(PG) 7 p.m.

Lucky You(PG13) 7 p.m.

Premonition(PG13) 7 p.m.

Pride(PG) 7 p.m.

Fracture(R) 9:30 p.m.


Vacancy(R) 6:45 p.m.

No Show Ghost Rider(Pg13) 6:45 p.m.

Reno 911: Miami(R) 6:45 p.m.


Vacancy(R) 9:30 p.m.

I Think I Love My Wife(R) 9:30 p.m.

Dead Silence(R) 9:30 p.m.


Pride (PG) 8:40 p.m.

Wild Hogs(PG13) 9 p.m.

Reno 911: Miami (R) 8 p.m.

The Last Mimzy (PG3) 7 p.m.

Breach(PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show Zodiac(R) 7 p.m.

Pride (PG) 7 p.m.

The Last Mimzy(PG) 9 p.m.

Reno 911: Miami (R) 7 p.m.

Pride (PG) 7 p.m.

No Show Hannibal Rising(R) 9 p.m.

Zodiac(R) 7 p.m.

Shrek The Third(PG) 8:30 p.m.Shrek The Third(PG) 8:30 p.m.Shrek The Third(PG) 8:30 p.m.

Shrek The Third(PG) 8 p.m.




TMNT(PG) 6:30 p.m.

Shrek The Third (PG) 7 p.m.

Zodiac(R) 6 p.m.

Dead Silence(R) 6 p.m.

Pride(PG) 7 p.m.

Zodiac (R) 6 p.m.Dead Silence(R) 6 p.m.

Zodiac (R) 6 p.m.Dead Silence(R) 6 p.m.

Shrek The Third — When Shrekmarried Fiona, the last thing he wantedwas to rule Far Far Away, but whenhis frogger-in-law, King Harold,suddenly croaks, Shrek is quicklyfitted for the crown. Now, unless thereluctant would-be king can find asuitable replacement, he'll be royallyscrewed for the rest of his days. It'sgoing to take an ogre-sized effort--and a whole lot of help from Fiona andher band of princesses--for Shrek tosave the day and find their own"Happily Ever After." Rated PG (crudehumor, suggestive content,swashbuckling action) 98 min

Reno 911!: Miami — The rag-tagteam of police officers from TheWashoe County Sheriff’s Departmentin Reno, Nevada gets invited to MiamiBeach for a national law enforcementconvention. Led by Lieutenant JimDangle, the deputies happily make thetrip to the gathering. Unfortunately,Dangle’s inadequacy at handling thereservations leaves the entire groupwithout passes to the conferenceand without rooms at the hotel whereall the other police officers arestaying. Their visit gets a lot moreinteresting when a terrorist bio attackis carried out on the conventioncenter. While every single officer issealed off inside as part of aquarantine, the Reno group ends upas the only law enforcement on theoutside. The eight cops are forced totake on Miami’s crime problems all ontheir own. Rated R (sexual content,nudity, crude humor, language, druguse) 81 min

The Last Mimzy — Two childrendiscover a mysterious box thatcontains some strange devices theythink are toys. As the children playwith these "toys," they begin todisplay higher and higher intelligencelevels. Their teacher tells theirparents that they seem to havegrown beyond genius. Their parents,too, realize something extraordinaryis happening. Emma, the younger ofthe two, tells her confused motherthat one of the toys, a beat-upstuffed toy rabbit, is named Mimzyand that "she teaches me things."As Emma's mom becomesincreasingly concerned, a blackoutshuts down the city and thegovernment traces the source of thepower surge to Emma's family'shouse. Things quickly spin wildly outof their control. Rated PG (thematicelements, mild peril, language) 98 min

TMNT(PG) 6:30 p.m.

Shrek The Third (PG) 7 p.m.The Last Mimzy

(PG) 6 p.m.The Last Mimzy

(PG) 6 p.m.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles —After the defeat of their old archnemesis, The Shredder, the Turtleshave grown apart as a family.Struggling to keep them together, theirrat sensei, Master Splinter, becomesworried when strange things beginto brew in New York City. Tech-industrialist Max Winters is amassingan army of ancient monsters toapparently take over the world. Andonly one super-ninja fighting team canstop them-those heroes in a half shell-Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatelloand Raphael! With the help of old alliesApril O'Neil and Casey Jones, theTurtles are in for the fight of theirlives as they once again must facethe mysterious Foot Clan, who haveput their own ninja skills behindWinters' endeavors. Rated PG(animated action violence, scarycartoon images, mild language) 87 min

Black Snake Moan(R) 9 a.m.


Fracture(R) 9:30 p.m.

Dead Silence(R) 8:30 p.m.

TMNT(PG) 8 p.m.

Zodiac(R) 9:30 p.m.


Zodiac(R) 7 p.m.

Pride(PG) 7 p.m.

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Friday

7 p.m.Korean Camp Carroll

Collective 7 p.m. Camp Walker

Camp Carroll7 p.m.

Tuesday

Korean Wednesday

6:30 p.m.

Camp Walker

Praise & Worship

6:30 p.m.

Camp WalkerSunday

Area IV Worship ServicesArea IV Worship ServicesArea IV Worship ServicesArea IV Worship ServicesArea IV Worship ServicesProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestant

Collective Camp CarrollSunday 10 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Camp Walker

12:45 p.m. Camp Walker

Camp Carroll

10:30 a.m. Camp Henry

5 p.m. Camp WalkerChurch of Christ 11:45 a.m.

Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker

Camp CarrollMass Camp WalkerSaturday

For additional information, contact the Area IVChaplain’s Office at 764-5455.

CatholicCatholicCatholicCatholicCatholic

Area IV ChaplainsArea IV ChaplainsArea IV ChaplainsArea IV ChaplainsArea IV Chaplains

Chaplain (Capt.) Byong [email protected] or 765-8991

[email protected] or 768-5455Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Joseph F. Hannon

1 p.m.

5 p.m.

There was a lawyer who put Jesus to the test.The lawyer asked Jesus a question, “Sir, who is myneighbor?” Then, Jesus told him a story of the GoodSamaritan. “There was a man who was going downto Jericho,” Jesus said, who met robbers on the way.Robbers stripped him and beat him, and went awayleaving him half-dead. The man was very badlywounded. If he had remained like that in the middleof desert, I am sure he would have died eventually.

In this story there were three different personswho passed by him. First, a priest passed him by.Second, a Levite passed him by. Third, a Samaritanstopped to see how he could help. The priest wasgoing down to Jericho. Maybe he was on the wayback home after his duty. Maybe he had a counseling

appointment. On his way, he found the person whowas beaten by robbers. Guess what, he saw him,but he passed by on the other side. There was aLevite. Also on his way, he saw him but passed byon the other side. After a while, a Samaritan wasgoing near the wounded man. He saw the man.When he saw him, he felt compassion. He came tohim. He bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil andwine on his wounds. In addition, he put him on hisbeast. He brought him to an inn and took care ofhim. On the next day, he took out two denarii andgave them to the innkeeper and said, “Take care ofhim; and whatever more you spend, when I return Iwill repay you.”

Brothers and sisters, who was a neighbor to theman who fell at the hand of the robbers? TheSamaritan! Yes! Right answer! There are two

significant lessons I found. First, he had a heart likeGod. He had compassion! When he saw the man,he felt compassion, which is God’s love. When theSamaritan saw the man, he felt compassion. Second,the Samaritan expressed his compassion. In otherwords, he has showed love to the man. He came tohim. He bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil andwine on him. He put him in his POV, brought him toan inn, and took care of him. The Samaritan spenthis own money for him and promised to pay for allthe man needed to recover. Brothers and sisters,when you see someone who needs your help, thenyou feel compassion for the person. Then your loveand compassion is expressed by doing something.To help or show love to someone makes your lifebetter.When you share the love of God with yourneighbor, your life is going to be very fruitful. I wouldlike to encourage you to “Be a good neighbor”“Would you go and do the same for others who aremade in God’s image.” Brothers and sisters, who isyour neighbor? Answer that question yourself.

Who is my neighbor?Who is my neighbor?Who is my neighbor?Who is my neighbor?Who is my neighbor?By Chaplain (CPT) Byung K. MinCamp Carroll Installation Chaplain

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JIM CUNNINGHAM

This dancer is playing an ancient Koreandoub le reed ins t rument tha taccompanies the Solmunori dancersfrom Seoul.

USAG-Casey—A very popularevent for tourists in Hawaii is thehukilau, a community fishing festival onthe shore. Everyone helps draw in thehuge fishing net and shares in thecatch. And, still more entertainment isprovided by the rhythm of nativedancers who perform in ti leaf skirtsand dance to the music of ukuleles andHawaiian guitars.

A Warriors version of the hukilauplayed out at the outdoor pavilion ofUSAG-Casey’s Gateway Club May19 where four roasted pigs were hauledup and consumed by Soldiers,dependents and civilians whileentertainment was provided fromSamoan dance groups, Korean folktroupes and traditional Hawaiianperformers.

“The idea for having a hukilau atCasey originated with the Morale,Welfare and Recreation folks,” saidSgt. Maj. Rickey Rose, USAG-CaseySgt. Major. “Sgt. Pak, our equalopportunity NCO wanted to dosomething for Asian Pacific HeritageMonth. I tossed out the idea of havinga luau which got transformed into theidea of a hukilau.”

After the success of USAG-Casey’s Mardi Gras, the decision wasmade to build on previous experienceto bring success to the hukilau.

“We decided to do this kind offestival for the Soldiers on camp to givethem an alternative to going down tothe Ville,” Rose said. “We wanted tohave day cultural and night programs.”

Cultural events studded the day andthe nighttime festivities began with abon fire.

“To build to a crescendo for theevening is the bon fire,” Rose said.“Also, we have the limbo dancing anda dance a thon. We are hoping to keepthe Soldiers on the camp with theseactivities, to include two ticket give aways to anywhere in Asia.”

The events for day and night werestudded with famous Asian dancinggroups and performers from Hawaii,a Samoan group call ROKSA, whoperformed the fire dance at the bonfire, traditional Philippine bamboodancers and many solo musical anddancing acts.

There may not have been fish hauledfrom the sea at Casey’s hukilau, butmore fun and entertainment washauled in than could fit in any fishingnet.


WWWWWarriors revel at Casey hukilauarriors revel at Casey hukilauarriors revel at Casey hukilauarriors revel at Casey hukilauarriors revel at Casey hukilau

Warriors are invited to dance with a popular Samoan dance group during the May 19 hukilau festivities.Five different dancegroups entertained May 19.

Korean folk dancers and performers perform in the Hukilau to kick-off the festivities.This group is Solmunori from Seoul.

The traditional Philippine bamboo dancers entertained several times with thierunusual and ancient dances.

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—USAG-Y—

Intramural Softball League Yongsan8th Army #1 ( 7), 1st Sig (2)8th Army #2 (0), 1st Sig (2)

CRUS (0), Embassy (0)Sockor (3) Navy (13)

14th MP (12), 94th MP (15)501st MI (14), 595th MT (5)18th Med (6), Kanakas (4)Suslak (17), Kanakas (1)

18th Med (18), 94th MP (2)Suslak (10), 94th MP (11)Kanakas (15), 1st Sig (7)501st MI (3), CRUS (15)

14th MP (2), 595th MT(8)

Intramural SoftballLeague Standings

8th Amry #1 4-0; 94th MP 3-0; CRUS 4-1;18th MED 4-1; SUSLAK 3-1; Kanakas 3-2;595th MT 2-2; 501st MI 2-3; 41st SIG 1-2;

SOCKOR 1-2; 8th Army #2 1-3; Embassy 1-3; NAVY 0-3; 14th MP 0-5; Intramural

Softball League K-16B CO 2-2 AVN (11), B CO 58th AVN (6)

D CO 2-2 AVN (0), A CO 2-2 AVN (9)E CO 2-2 AVN (11), HHC 2-2 AVN (13)

Intramural Softball LeagueK-16 Standings

B CO 2-2 AVN 3-0; HHC 2-2 AVN2-1; A CO 2-2 AVN 2-1; D CO 2-2 AVN

1-2; E CO 2-2 AVN 1-2;B CO 58th AVN 0-3

Upcoming events: The 17th AnnualPacificwide Men’s & Women’s Softball

Tournament will be conducted 25-28 Mayat the 4 Plex on Lombardo Field.

—USAG-H—

Upcoming events (June) June 4-7, Intramural Softball League

June 9, Post Level Softball( Humphrey’s at Wonju )

June 10, Post Level Softball( Wonju at Humphrey’s )

June 11-14, Intramural Softball LeagueJune 16-17, Post Level Softball

(Kunsan at Wonju )June 18-21, Intramural Softball League

June 23-2, Post Level Softball(Wonju at Casey )

June 25-28, Intramural Softball League

—USAG-D—

USAG Daegu Men’sPreseason Intramural Softball

Tournament Results

May 15USAG (15), 188th MP. CO (12)

19th ESC (20), TCF (5)Over 33 (18), K-2 AB (5)

MAY 166th SC (13), 188th MP. CO (6)

K-2 (16), USAG (10)Over 33 (21), 36th SIG CO (14)

Men’s Preseason Intramural SoftballTournament Results, May 18

36th SIG CO (23), 6th SC (9)19th ESC (13), K-2 (3)

Daegu Area 10-Miler Race, May 5,Camp Carroll:

Men’s Open Division 29 & Under – 1) ChadCarvalho, 36th Sig Bn, 1:05:11; 2) ThomasGarza, D Btry, 2/1 ADA, 1:07:21; 3) Roberto

Enriquez, D Btry, 2/1 ADA, 1:11:24

Men’s Senior 30-39 – 1) Jason Humble,Busan, 58:52; 2) Michael Wells, D Btry, 2/1ADA, 1:18:23; 3) Kendall Robinson, A Btry,

2/1 ADA, 1:23:40

Men’s Master 40-49 – 1) Robert Nott,USAG-Daegu, 1:01:50; 2) John Smith,Boston (U.S. Army retiree), 1:05:53; 3)

Patrick Noble, 19th ESC, 1:05:54

MWR Calendar2007 Regional Championships

& Special Events — Hosted by MWR —

2007 Eighth ArmyGolf Championship

June 12-15The 2007 Eighth Army Golf

Championship will take place atSungNam Golf Course. Participants

must qualify through their areacommand regional qualifying events.Event is open to Active Duty Military

Assigned to Eighth ArmyInstallations. For more information,

contact your local MWR Sports Officeor

DSN 725-5064.

Anthem Tour, June 12-15(Various Installations)

A truly original sound that is creatinga big wave throughout the U.S.,

Anthem provides musical diversity forall reggae fans from roots to

dancehall. Anthem’s dynamicperformances inspire their audiencesto have as much fun listening to their

music,as they do playing it.

June 12, Taegu AB, Jake’s Place, 7PMJune 13, Chinhae NB, Duffy’s, 8PM

Jun 14, Camp Carroll, Hideaway, 7PMJun 15, Cp. Humph., Tommy D’s, 8PMJun 16, Camp Casey, Gtwy Out., 8PM

Eighth Army Ten MilerJune 23

The Eighth Army Ten Miler will takeplace at the Camp Casey, Carey

Fitness Center. Race day registrationbegins at 6:30-6:45AM, followed by a

course briefing. Race begins at7:15AM. Course maps are availablefrom USAG-Red Cloud Sports, DSN

732-6276. This is the qualifying eventfor the Men’s and Women’s ActiveDuty Army Military Teams for thereEighth Army at the Army Ten Miler.

Contact MWR for a complete listingof upcoming events and activities.

The ‘Waterful’ new Splish & SplashWater Park here opened Thursday forthe season and will offer a “free”weekend from now through Tuesdayin honor of the Memorial DayWeekend.

“We need a shakedown cruiseanyway, so we decided the fullMemorial Day Weekend – to includeTuesday’s Training Holiday – wouldbe the ideal time,” said Family &MWR Business Chief Mike Ross.

“Since this is a brand new facilityand the first of its type in the Pacific,there are going to be some bugs towork out. Besides that, if it wasn’tfor our fellow veterans who paid thesupreme sacrifice we wouldn’t belooking at a prosperous South Koreaand a beautiful facility like Splish &Splash to start with.”

Located directly across from theUSAG-Humphreys Walk-Thru Gateand about 500 yards to the right ofthe main drive-through gate, Splish &Splash features a 50-meter swimmingpool, two water slides, a 3- and 2-OneMeter Diving Boards and diving well,an amphitheatre, a large deck, avolleyball court, a snack bar and alarge pool deck.

But the most unique feature of thenew facility is the Children’s WaterPark – complete with a dragonwaterslide, spouting mushrooms,spitting amphibians, water circles anda water fort. Shots of water spit upunannounced throughout the zero-entry children’s area, assuring a lotof fun, surprises and refreshingsprays.

Built with Non-Appropriated Funds,Splish & Splash is unlike any otherwater entertainment area in the

Pacific and is similar to water parksat Fort Knox in Kentucky and FortJackson in South Carolina.

Normally, it will cost $2 a personfor Junior Enlisted Personnel (E1-E-5) and $3 a person for all otherauthorized MWR users. There willalso be a daily Family fee -- $4 forJunior Enlisted and $6 for all others.A Family includes Mother, Father andtheir Children – no matter what thenumber.

While the Memorial Day Weekendis free, Water Park Passes will stillbe available for purchase.

Splish & Splash is offering twotypes of Passes – the unique 10-plus-1 Card and a Season Pass which isgood from now until the park closesfor the season in September.

The 10-plus-1 Cards are $20 for asingle Junior Enlisted and $40 for theFamily. Everyone else pays $30 foran Individual or $60 for the Family.After 10 punches, the card is goodfor an 11th visit free of charge.

Season passes are $50 forIndividual Junior Enlisted and $100 forthe Family and $75 for all otherIndividuals or $150 for the Family.

Although located at Humphreys,Splish & Splash is opened to allpersonnel authorized to use MWRfacilities.

“We don’t care if your fromYongsan, Osan, Daegu, Area I orKunsan,” Ross said. “Splish & Splashis a large facility and it has room foreveryone.”

Further information about Splish &Splash can be obtained by calling 754-6412 (DSN) or 031-619-6412(Commercial). Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

Splish & Splash opens,free weekend ahead

Aquatics Park Opens — — — — — The Camp Humphreys Splish & Splash Water Park opens for the summer season.

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USAG-Humphreys gets new commanderUSAG-Humphreys gets new commanderUSAG-Humphreys gets new commanderUSAG-Humphreys gets new commanderUSAG-Humphreys gets new commanderBy Andre D. ButlerUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG Humphreys – Col. John E.Dumoulin Jr., took command ofUSAG-Humphreys during a change ofcommand ceremony on May 18 atSoldiers Field here.

Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., theoutgoing commander leaves the area,but will assume a position on the UnitedStates Forces Korea special staff inUSAG-Yongsan. Brig. Gen. Al A.Aycock, the Installation ManagementCommand – Korea Region, directorand the guest speaker for theceremony, commended Taliento for ajob well done during his tenure asUSAG-Humphreys commander.

“Today we bid farewell to anoutstanding command team and Family— Col. Mike Taliento, his wife Tammyand their two children, Christian andEmma,” Aycock said.

“Make no doubt about it — this is asignificant ceremony because the taskof transforming Camp Humphreys isan enormous one, and Mike, youshould be very proud.”

With the ongoing constructionprojects that are taking place atHumphreys, Aycock said that he ismore than confident in his incomingcommander’s ability as a leader, andhe is sure Dumoulin is up to thechallenge of guiding Humphreys in theright direction.

“I couldn’t be more certain that you

are the best choice for command ofthis garrison,” said Aycock ofDumoulin. “I have enormousconfidence in your abilities.”

During the ceremony, Dumoulinexpressed his sincere gratitude forbeing handed the reigns forHumphreys as well his sentimentabout being a warfigher in today’sArmy.

“What a great day to be a Soldier,Family member, Civilian, retiree andcontractor here in the United StatesArmy Garrison-Humphreys.”Dumoulin said.

“I look forward to this new andmost challenging assignment.”

USAG-Humphreys is the focalpoint for the U.S. military during a timein which it is diligently trying totransition into a more flexible and morediverse force.

This reconstruction concept is thedriving force behind the camp’stransformation efforts, and the growthpromises to be substantial.

“The master plan for the futureexpansion of Humphreys is anincredible undertaking,” Dumoulin said.

“Our garrison mission to supportreadiness and mission executionremains paramount,” he added.“Together we will continue to makeHumphreys the premier assignment inKorea and in the Army,” saidDomoulin. “I will be your number oneAmbassador.”

Brig. Gen. Al A. Aycock, IMCOM-Korea director, passes the unit colorsto Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr., USAG-Humphreys incoming commander,during the change of command ceremony at Soldiers Field May 18.

ANDRE D. BUTLER

Dumoulin charged withDumoulin charged withDumoulin charged withDumoulin charged withDumoulin charged withcommanding USAG-Hcommanding USAG-Hcommanding USAG-Hcommanding USAG-Hcommanding USAG-HBy Andre D. ButlerUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

Col. John E. Dumoulin takes control of USAG-Humphreys after serving ascommander for USAG-Daegu, formerly known as Area IV Support Activity.His initial assignment was as a Field Artillery officer with 2ndArmored Division based out of Fort Hood, Texas. While there,Dumoulin served as the executive officer and fire directionofficer for 1st Battalion, 92nd Field Artillery. Upon completionof flight school, he transferred to aviation with duty at FortCampbell, Ky.

During that assignment, he was an attack platoon leader,forward arming and refueling platoon leader, and commanderfor Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 101stAviation Regiment.

From there Dumoulin became an aide-de-camp for thedeputy commanding general of Sixth United States Army,Presidio of San Francisco, Cali.

His follow-on assignment included a trip overseas where hewas stationed in Uijeongbu, South Korea. There Dumoulin held the positions ofadjutant and supply officer for 1st Battalion 2nd Aviation Brigade, 2nd InfantryDivision.

From 1993 to 1996, he served as the operations and training officer for 1st

Battalion, 223rd Aviation Regiment, as well as operations and training officerfor the Aviation Training Brigade at Fort Rucker, Ala. Dumouin then served ajoint tour as a plans and operations officer for the United States Air ForceBattlestaff Training School at Hurlbur Field, Fla., executive officer for the 4thAviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, garrison commander forFort A.P. Hill, Va., executive officer to the director of IMA and chief of trainingfor Mission Support Branch and Operations and Mobilization Branch, IMAOperations Division in Arlington, Va. Dumoulin’s military education includescompletion of the U.S. Army War College, Armed Forces Staff College,

Command and General Staff College. He also completed the JointAir Operations Staff course, UH-60 Blackhawk HelicopterInstructor Pilot course, Rotary Wing Aviator Qualification course,Aviation Officer Advance course, Field Artillery Officer Basic andAdvanced courses, Airborne school and the Air Assault School.He is rated in the UH-1, AH-1, OH-58 and UH-60 Helicopters.

Dumoulin’s military awards and decorations include the Legionof Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious ServiceMedal with six oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal withthree oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Achievement Medal, ArmyAchievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army GoodConduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War onTerrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, ArmyService Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon and the Air Force Outstanding

Unit Award. He has been awarded the Senior Army Aviator Badge, ParachutistBadge and the Air Assault Badge.

Dumoulin is married to the former Jean Buckley of San Antonio, Texas.They have two sons.

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YOGA CLASSESTues. and Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.aerobics and cardio classes are alsoavailable Mon. - Thurs. from 4:30to 5:30 p.m. Classes meet in theaerobics room at the CAC. Classesfor all skill levels. Info call 753-8807.

TEEN JOBS AT CYSJob openings for teens, 16 years orolder for youth sports baseballofficials and scorers. No priorknowledge or training needed. CYSwill train. You become a member ofthe Sports Club and receive paidtraining as well as have yourassociation dues paid. Games arescheduled on Friday evenings andSaturday mornings and afternoons.

CYS ADULT JOBSYouth Sports has positions forsports officials and scorers to helpwith all Youth Sports games. Youmust be able to work some Fridayevenings and Saturday mornings/afternoons. Contact Lisa Hogue,Youth Sports [email protected] 753-5051.

AUDIE MURPHY CLUBThe Camp Humphreys SergeantAudie Murphy Club is looking forSAMC members who want tobecome active while assigned toKorea. SGT Morales members whoare interested in becoming SAMCmembers are also encouraged toattend. Meetings are held the thirdWednesday of each month. ContactSgt. 1st Class FC Lawson-Hurt at010-2259-3026 or Sgt. 1st ClassMiles at 010-3148-3450.

COMPUTER CLASSFOR SPOUSES

ACS has an ongoing eight-weekcomputer basics class for spouses.Classes are Monday andWednesday in the the ACS resourceroom. The first one is geared toPhilippines spouses; the next will befor Russian and English spousesand another for Korean spousestaught by CPAC. Graduates willreceive a certification of completion.Pre-registration required. Call 753-8401, limit to five.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIXREGISTRATION

Now underway for the MBA 500Class, Foundations of Problem-Based Learning. Classes will startOn-Site at Osan Air Base June 13Register early to reserve your classslot. DEADLINE to register is June6. Info contact Jerry Kellogg([email protected]) atDSN 753-8920, or drop by theEducation Center, Building S-300.

Local Korean students visit HAES

HAES first grader Timiri Toney (right), gives tips to a Korean student from Samduck ElementarySchool, on how to make a ruler. The Koreans taught the Americans how to decorate objects usingdried flowers during one of several recent visits to HAES.

By Nancy TurnerHEAS Information Specialist

NANCY TURNER

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USAG Humphreys – Recently,thirty-eight students from SamduckKorean Elementary School visitedHumphreys Elementary Schoolstudents over three consecutiveWednesdays for fun games andcultural exchange. Fifth and sixth

graders were the first to receive a visit— followed by visits to students in theother classes. The Korean studentsprepared and ate Korean food withkindergarteners and sixth graders andlater made clay pendants. This eventincluded the participation of HEASthird grade students. Communicationwasn’t a problem because of the

presence of a few bilingualteachers and students, and theinternational nature of games suchas chess, and checkers. The visitwas arranged by Sunghyae Lingg,Child and Youth Services SchoolLiaison, and the Korean AmericanYouth Association.

Paratroopers sail into HumphreysParatroopers sail into HumphreysParatroopers sail into HumphreysParatroopers sail into HumphreysParatroopers sail into Humphreys

Soldiers from a Republic of Korea Army Airborne unit dropped into Desiderio Army Airfield at CampHumphreys recently on a training exercise. The Soldiers made day and night jumps. Here a Soldierbraces himself just before landing near the runway.

BOB MCELROY

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WWWWWonju Enclaveonju Enclaveonju Enclaveonju Enclaveonju Enclavespouses providespouses providespouses providespouses providespouses providehelping handhelping handhelping handhelping handhelping hand

(Second from right) Peter Yu, community relations officer at the USAG Humphreys Public AffairsOffice, provides instructions to Korean and American students during one of his many sessionsteaching language.

USAG-Humphreys communityUSAG-Humphreys communityUSAG-Humphreys communityUSAG-Humphreys communityUSAG-Humphreys communityrelations officer gives classesrelations officer gives classesrelations officer gives classesrelations officer gives classesrelations officer gives classes

F. NEIL NEELEY

About a dozen Koreans and American meet atCheong dan Cultural Center every Saturday morningto practice one another’s language. The class offersa unique opportunity for cultural exchange asneighbors become acquainted with one another’sculture and language.

The class is led by Peter Yu, the communityrelations officer at the USAG Humphreys PublicAffairs Office.

Yu started the class as a means to exchangeculture and make friends within the local community.

“I’ve worked for the USFK for more than 25years” Yu said. “I grew up here in Pyeongtaek. Ivolunteered to lead this class because I wanted todo something good for our community, our Soldiersand their family members. Through this kind oflanguage and cultural programs I wanted eachculture to learn more about the others’ so that wecan be good neighbors and good friends.

By F. Neil NeeleyUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

Classes are ongoing trough the end of June, andthen will break until early September before startingup again. “Anyone may join the class at anytime, Yusaid. “Sometimes we make cultural outings andanyone can benefit from that no matter what levelof understanding that they may have in one another’slanguage.”

Recently Yu took his class on an outing to theCultural Experience Center, and its languagelaboratory (LABO).

“This class is very interesting to me because Idon’t have many chances to speak English withforeigners but in this class I can,” said Mie Hye-han.

This is my second lesson in Hangul,” said JoanieRhiner, an employee of the Army Corps of EngineersFar East District, And already I feel confident withmy consonants and vowels I need a little more helpwith my pronunciation but this is what the Koreanstudents here will help me with and in turn, I’ll helpthem with their English.

U.S., Korean personnel benefitfrom language tutoring

WONJU — In a remote area such as WonjuEnclave, paid job opportunities are few and familysupport services are limited.

In the area, one will not find on-post housing, achild development center, a spouses club, a thriftshop or an arts and crafts center to entertain Familymembers. Nevertheless, the spouses of the 1-2ndAviation Regiment community family readinessgroup have come together to help the communityand each other through volunteer service.

Something wonderful happens when people cometogether for a common cause.

People feel empowered to make positivechanges. That shared vision inspires the imagination.In Wonju, the reality is the command neither has themanpower nor the resources to do it all. That’swhere the 1-2nd Aviation, FRG communityvolunteers have stepped up to provide help.

By Rebecca Poppleton1/2nd Aviation Senior Sponse Advisor

Members and their functionsKyong Adams, the 1-2nd Aviation FRG leader,

together with Su Santos, the FRG senior spouseadvisor, welcomes new military and contractorspouses with helpful community information andKorean language assistance.

Lisa Birch presents a special spouse’seducation briefing. Ashley Blum works withSoldiers daily within a variety of support activities.Jin Chappell provides Korean translationassistance for newcomers at the Camp LongArmy Community Service.

Chelsti Davis shares her photographic talentswith the FRG. Jessica Etheridge researches andwrites newcomer documents.

Cheryl Havner is researching community familyprograms. Lindsay Kennerly is working on a FRGsocial roster.

Elisabeth Townley hosts a weekly children’splay-time hour for the community. “So many ofour Family members are volunteering, and theyare definitely making life better at Camps Longand Eagle,” said Lt. Col. Gastavo E. Blum, thebattalion commander of the 1-2nd Aviation. InWonju, spouses are making a tremendousdifference in a big way. The end results arehappier Soldiers, spouses and Civilian employees.It’s an absolute win-win for everyone.

Commander recognizes WCommander recognizes WCommander recognizes WCommander recognizes WCommander recognizes Wonju residentonju residentonju residentonju residentonju residentBy Andre D. ButlerUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

Recently, Maj. Bruce L. Townly, commander ofCamps Long and Eagle, presented RebeccaPoppleton with the Commander’s Award for PublicService.

Poppleton, a family member, has donatedcountless hours of service to the Wonju Enclave.Townley writes that Poppleton is one of the mostdedicated volunteers he’s had the pleasure ofknowing over his 21 years of service. Her primaryvolunteer work is as the senior advisor to the garrisoncommander for the 1-2nd Aviation Battalion at Camp

Eagle. Poppleton can easily be found seven days aweek in her family readiness group office, thegarrison headquarters, the movie theater or the postoffice. She freely gives her time to all of the facilitiesbecause she enjoys serving Soldiers and their Familymembers. Poppleton attends many garrison functionsand activities as an undercover journalist andphotographer. She has published numerous articlesin USFK newspapers. Townley admits thatPoppleton could easily earn a large paycheck forwhat she does, but says that is not what she is about.Married to a Chief Warrant Officer for 15 years,she understands what being a military spouse is allabout and finds ways to make life better for the

military Families. Townley further mentions a phraseframed by Poppleton – “when momma’s not happy,the Soldiers not happy.” This is a surefire way ofknowing that she understands — if warfighters aretaken care of, missions will never be compromisedbecause the Soldiers will always be willing to performtheir duties.

Poppleton is thrilled to get involved with projectsthat will improve the quality of life for all Soldiers,Civilians and Family members.

And to add something extra to what she unselfishlygives, Poppleton ends her days by volunteering asthe hostess at the movie theater welcoming patronsand running concessions.

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Army opens doors for Armed Forces CelebrationBy Pfc. Na Kyung-ChulUSAG - Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER – The Camp Walker ArmyHeliport (H-805) was crowded and enlivened withmany people who came for the Armed Forces DayOpen House the 19th of May - one of thecommunity’s most significant annual events.

The Armed Forces Day Celebration, held byUnited States Army Garrison – Daegu, includedseveral performances and static displays forcommunity.

“It takes a lot of hard work and many people areinvolved in this event today,” said Chief WarrantOfficer Brian E. Parrotte, Heliport commander. “Thisevent is to show our appreciation to the communityfor their continuous support. Without their support,the Army can’t function properly.”

The opening ceremony for the Armed Forces DayCelebration started at 1 p.m. with the playing of theKorean and American national anthems by Republicof Korea Air Force Logistic Command Band,followed by opening remarks by William E.Christman, USAG – Daegu deputy garrisoncommander.

“It is my sincere hope that you have a veryenjoyable visit with us,” said Mr. Christman. “I hopethat you gain an even greater understanding of whywe are living and working amongst you in theRepublic of Korea.”

Performances by the ROKAF Logistic CommandBand, Second ROK Army Honor Guard, ROKA50th Infantry Division Maneuver Battalion andFarmer’s Dance team from Nam-gu district Officebrightened the opening ceremony.

“It was my first time to participate in this eventeven though I’ve worked at a U.S. Army installationas a Security Guard for 10 years.” said Moon Won-hui from Hyomok-dong, east district of Daegu. “Itwas a great performance but I feel sorry that I didn’tbring my camera.”

Also, static displays opened to the public at 1 p.m.Visitors could get an up-close look at the M2A2

Bradley Fighting Vehicle, MIM-104 Patriot MissileAir Defense System, M109A6 Paladin self-propelledhowitzer, M992A2 field artillery ammunition servicevehicle, M998 high mobility multi-purpose wheeledvehicle, M1025 high mobility multi-purpose wheeledvehicle with MK-19 grenade launcher and an M997ambulance.

Additionally, rotary wing craft on display includedthe U.S. Army’s Boeing CH-47D Chinook, SikorskyUH-60A Blackhawk and the Boeing AH-64DLongbow Apache. The ROK Army also displayed aUH-1H Iroquois and Hughes MD-500 Defenderrotary wing aircraft.

“It was a great opportunity to understand the U.S.Army’s roll in my country,” said Kim Joon-un, aHyupsung middle school 3rd grader. “Soldiersexplained about some military vehicles and weaponsvery kindly for us. It was marvelous for us to see

‘real’ weapons which I just could see only in themovies.”

There were many American food concessions,inflatables and games for the children, 168thMedical Battalion’s health and wellness displays,and a Happy Valley train ride for children providedby the U.S. Army Materiel Support CenterKorea.

The day’s festivities concluded brightly withthe Directorate of Morale, Welfare andRecreation-sponsored Filipino band “Love &Kisses”, from 6 p.m. to closing.

USAG – Daegu, as the host of this 6th ArmedForces Day Celebration, plans and expectsadditional events for next year’s community inthe continuing effort to maintain and build thevalued relationship with our Host Nation andNeighbors.

PHOTOS BY PFC. NA KYUNG-CHUL

A child visiting the 6th Armed Forces Day Open House looks through telescope May 19.

Republic of Korea Army 50th Infantry Division Maneuver Battalion Soldiers conduct brick crushingperformances in the 6th Armed Forces Day opening ceremony.

Two children sit on a Paladin Self-propelledhowitzer after checking out its interior.

May 25, 2007

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Warrant OfficerRecruiting

Warrant Officer Recruiting will beheld at Camps Carroll and Henry. At10 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 18 and 19, it willbe at Camp Carroll Education CenterBldg. #236 RM 13 Classroom A. At10 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 20 - 22, it will beat Camp Henry Education CenterBldg. S-1840 Classroom 202. Forinformation, call Warrant Officer OlgaElliot at 768-7388.

Use of Gate 7Camp Walker continues to undergoAccess Control Point securityupgrades, which will not be completeuntil June 8, at the earliest. A “limited”opening of Gate 7 for outboundvehicle traffic is approved.Beginning May 10, Gate 7 is open tooutbound traffic during 8 – 9:30 a.m.and 5 – 6:30 p.m. From within CampWalker, Gate 7 can be accessed bydriving through Gate 9, which is theairfield gate. The following arerequirements while driving on thehelipad. Speed limit on the airfield is5 MPH. Four emergency flashersmust be used while traversing theairfield. Take all traffic directions fromthe on duty Security Guards on theairfield. This opening will take placeon duty days (Monday – Friday)only, and will be exclusively for theuse of four wheeled vehicles.Bicycles, mopeds and motorcyclesare not authorized to exit throughGate 7. For information, call VictorLowe at 764-4167.

Camp Walker GasStation Extended HoursThe operation hours for CampWalker Gas Station are extended. Theextended hours are 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. forMonday, Wednesday and Thursday,8 a.m. – 10 p.m. for Tuesday andFriday and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Saturdayand Sunday. For information, call Mr.Pak at 764-4502/5188.

Haeundae SandFestival

Haeundae Sand Festival will be heldJune 2 – 4 at Haeundae Beach inBusan. It is a festival that thedomestic and foreign people areunited through experiencing someevents together on the motive ofsand at Haeundae Beach in earlysummer. There will be several eventsrelated with sand, like sand drawingcontests, treasure hunting, makesandglasses, sand bungee jump,sand sliding, and etc. You can getmore information in http://sandfestival.haeundae.go.kr.

American Red CrossThe American Red Cross holdshealth and safety classes 9 a.m. – 5p.m. June 30 at the Red Cross Bldg.T1425 on Camp Henry. The First Aid,CPR and AED for the workplace aresubject for the classes. As the classsize is limited, please sign up early.For information, call at 768-7993.

By Park Hae-juUSAG – Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – The 837thTransportation Battalion invited 65elementary school students and their13 teachers from Nam-gu District toCamps Henry and Walker May 16 foran afternoon of activities.

The students and teachers are fromeight different schools, includingYeongseon Elementary School nearCamp George. It is the first time thebattalion invited them to visit the U.S.Army installations since it adopted theschool and began teaching English tothe children last September. Theadopt-a-school program is one of theobjectives of the U.S. Forces KoreaGood Neighbor Program.

Arriving on Camp Henry at thebattalion’s headquarters, the studentswere greeted by Lt. Col. Joseph E.Calisto, the 837th Trans. Bn.commander, who welcomed them tohis unit and to Camp Henry.

The students were divided into twogroups for activities with both visitingthe Bowling Center and the YouthCenter to go bowling and playbasketball, respectively.

At the Bowling Center, Lt. Col.Joseph E. Calisto chose bowling shoesfor the children using his best judgmentbecause the children were unfamiliarwith American shoes sizes. Judgingfrom the children’s reactions, it wasan enjoyable, if not a new experiencefor many of them.

“It’s the first time to go bowling inmy life and I didn’t have any interestin it,” said Seo Joon, Namdeok

Elementary School 5th grader.“However, it was the most interestingactivity today because it was a newexperience for me.”

Children also had time to playbasketball and receive instructions fromSgt. Maj. Willie L. Jacobs, 837th Trans.Bn., at the Youth Center. He taughtthem how to pass a ball, such as abounce pass, a chest pass, and a no-look pass. When he showed them aslam dunk, they cheered and shoutedfor joy. Children, especially the boys,were in envious of his height andbasketball prowess.

Following these activities, the groupmoved to the Child and Youth ServicesYouth Center, where they enjoyed hotdogs and drinks before a short closingceremony.

Lee Yang-jo, the Yeongseon

Elementary School principal, presenteda certificate of appreciation and a wallclock to express appreciation to thebattalion for helping his students learnconversational English and for theday’s activities. The 837th Trans. Bn.previously received a certificate ofappreciation from the school for itsoutstanding volunteer support tostudents on December 15, 2006.

“It is very important that we do thesekinds of things so that the Koreanchildren understand what theAmericans bring to their country andhow much we appreciate what theydo here for us, and they get a betterunderstanding. It is important that weas ambassadors from the United Stateshere and as guests in the Republic ofKorea have outreach programs throughthe Good Neighbor Program,” said Lt.Col. Joseph E. Calisto, the 837thTransportation Battalion commander.

But the battalion’s Soldiers andcivilians weren’t the only ones whoenjoyed the activities. Some of thestudents live adjacent to the U.S.Army’s installations in Daegu and theycould only wonder what lies inside.

“I live in a high-rise apartmentbuilding near Camp Walker so I canlook down on the golf course from myapartment. I have been eager to comeinto Camp Walker and finally I had thechance. I am very excited,” said ParkSeong-eun, Nammyeong ElementarySchool 5th grader.

Since beginning to teach English tothe students last Fall, the battalion hasalso visited and provided them treatsfor Halloween and cookies forChristmas.

837th Transportation Battalion givesKorean children lasting memory

PHOTOS BY PARK HAE-JU

Park Seong-eun, Nammyeong ElementarySchool 5th grader, dribbles the ball withinstructions from Sgt. Maj. Willie L. Jacobs, 837thTrans. Bn.

Five students from Namdeok Elementary School enjoy bowling time at Camp Walker for the first time in theirlives during a visit with the U.S. Army’s 837th Trans. Bn.

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Koreans get a taste of America with a spring picnicBy Pfc. Suk Kyung-chul19th ESC Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER - It was all smiles and laughterat Kelly Field where the 19th Sustainment Command(Expeditionary) Korean-American Friendship Circle

celebrated their second annual spring picnic May 12.Around 200 Korean and American families and

university students turned up for the event hosted bythe 19th ESC Commander, Brig. Gen. Raymond V.Mason, despite the cool spring rain.

“Today is a great day for U.S and Koreanfriendship. While the weather’s cool, our hearts arevery warm. We are furthering cultural awarenessof both nations by such an event as this,” said Mason.

After the opening ceremony by Mason and Mr.Kim In-nam, President of KAFC, guests enjoyedsome hamburgers and hot dogs grilled by 19th ESCSoldiers.

“My favorite part about the event was peoplecoming together in the community. I think sometimesKoreans get the wrong impression of Americans,and this way we could show people what we are allabout,” said Sgt. Neil Hagy, who works in 19th ESCmotorpool.

Lunch was followed by Korean and Americanstyle entertainment.

Students from Yongnam Traditional Korean MusicStudy Group performed Samulnori, a kind oftraditional Korean percussion performance.

Afterwards Lt. Col. Michael D. Charles, 19thESC Chaplin, and his Daegu Mountain Bluegrassband played country style music to entertain theguests.

“This event was hosted to show American cultureto our Korean hosts and hopefully learn from eachother in friendly settings. Originally we planned foraround 400 people, but I think today’s turnout is stillfine considering weather conditions. We had a lot

other stuff planned than we actually did today, likebaseball and tug-of-war,” said Maj. Gary Bantad,G3 Chief of Host Nation Support 19th ESC. Bantadand Sgt. Maj. David G. Martinez, G3 Sergeant Major,19th ESC, were organizers on behalf of 19th ESC.

After the meal, all the guests settled down to enjoyinter-cultural experience with their friends and teammembers.

“I’m having a great time here, I especially likehow I could try out American style barbecue here.It was a chance to experience America withinKorea,” said Lee, Yong Min, a student from DaeguCollege of Oriental Medicine.

PHOTOS BY PFC. SUK KYUNG-CHUL

Kim In-nam, President of Korean-American Friendship Circle,tries out some American food.

Lee Tae-soon, Vice President of Korean American PartnershipAssociation, dances with Brig. Gen. Mason’s wife, Patty Mason,at 2007 Korean American Friendship Circle spring picnic held inKelly Field, Camp Walker May 12.

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168th Medical Battalion takes aim at cancer witheducational programs and running eventBy Capt. Mike Schardinger168th Med. Bn. Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER – More than 75 runnersgathered for the 7th Annual Cancer AwarenessRunning Event (C.A.R.E.) on Camp Walker’s KellyField May 18 to cap off a full week of educationalawareness events designed to take aim at one of theworld’s deadliest enemies - cancer.

During May 11 to 18, the 168th Medical Battalion(Area Support) proactively educated Eighth U.S.Army communities throughout Areas I through IVon various types of cancers to include testicular,breast, lung, stomach, colon, skin, brain, pancreatic,lymph node, spinal, cervical. With the expertise ofthe 129th Medical Detachment (Veterinary), familypet cancers were also addressed this year for thefirst time.

The 168th Medical Battalion hosts the week-longannual event as a way to educate beneficiaries andlocal Korean community members on preventivemeasures and realities of various types of cancer.

Traditionally, the event has coincided with ArmedForces Day weekend. In May 2001, the battalionoriginally focused on a one-day event that heldeducational booths, and a vigil for all those familymembers who succumbed to cancer locally and backhome in the U.S. A 12-hour overnight relay eventwas held in Area IV with teams from all over thePeninsula. In 2002, a silent lap was added with allrelay runners walking an additional lap on Kelly Field

with candles. In 2003, participants/teams were ableto run/walk for 20 hours straight with a concert,continuous music, and a candle light vigil with localcancer survivors. In 2004, the current format wasadopted with a larger vision to expand cancer

awareness to additional areas on the Peninsula. TheC.A.R.E. relay was modified to include 10K and5K races, and a 2K family fun walk.

Today, the 168th Med. Bn. solicits support fromgenerous local organizations, plans, and executes thisentire event every year with growing success. Therunning event has also expanded to CampHumphreys in Area III. All events were extremelysuccessful this year with some incredibleperformances in the 10 and 5 kilometer races. StaffSgt. Thomas Garza, D, 2-1 Air Defense Artillery,was the overall winner of the 10K (39:21), while Lt.Col. Marty Muchow of the Defense LogisticsAgency took honors in the 5K (19:55). In the 2KFamily Fun Walk/Run, kids of all ages took advantageof the fantastic weather to walk, roll, and stroll theirway across the finish line as the final event of themorning.

Although this year’s C.A.R.E. is barely concluded,discussions are taking place for next year’s effort.An effort of this type can only be accomplished by alot of hard work from the Soldiers of the 168th Med.Bn., the support of garrison leadership, and generousdonations from long-term supporters such as theAssociation of the U.S. Army, Veterans of ForeignWars Post #10033, Taegu Spouses Association. Thisyear, additionally funding was provided by the OmegaPsi Phi fraternity, and the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.The battalion looks forward to putting on an evenbetter event for 2008.

Staff Sgt. Thomas Garza, D, 2-1 Air Defense Artillery, darts to anoverall best 39:21 finish in the C.A.R.E 10K and 1st place in themale 22-39 category at Camp Walker.

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