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Draft not solution for recruiting shortfall

DoD won’t sacrifice new members but missed the mark
by 1,661 recruits, DoD officials
While recruiting numbers for May
were lower than hoped - something
school graduates begin enlisting.
Despite the pressures recruiters are
quality to boost said today. defense officials acknowledged was up against - a strong economy, higher
The Navy enlisted 1,947 members expected during the slow spring recruitment goals and lack of support
enlistment numbers in May; the Marine Corps, 1,904; and recruiting season - every service by many parents and other people
By Donna Miles the Air Force, 1,049. met or exceeded its retention goals who influence a person’s recruitment
American Forces Press Service On the reserve component front, for the month. decision - Carr said the military won’t
WASHINGTON – Despite the Air Force Reserve surpassed its That’s positive news, because drop its standards to fill its ranks.
recruiting shortfalls for the active recruiting goal for the seventh military readiness depends on both The Defense Department requires
Army and all reserve components consecutive month, enlisting 682 recruiting and retention, and success that 90 percent of recruits have high
except the Air Force Reserve in May, recruits. And while the Army Reserve, in one can help offset shortages in the school diplomas and that at least 60
defense officials say they will strive Naval Reserve and Marine Corps other, Bill Carr, acting deputy percent of them get higher-than-average
to fill the ranks with the highest- Reserve brought aboard more recruits undersecretary for military personnel scores on the Armed Forces
quality recruits possible and have no than in any month since October, all policy, said during a joint interview Qualification Test. All active components
intention of supporting a draft. fell short of their goals for May, with American Forces Press Service met these standards in May.
The Defense Department released officials said. and Pentagon Channel. Carr said neither requirement can
May recruiting and retention statistics The Army Reserve met 82 percent “Retention has overachieved, and be easily compromised. High school
for all four services June 10, of its May recruitment goal, that has helped the underachievement diplomas represent “a stick-to-it-
providing a departmentwide enlisting 2,269 soldiers. The Naval in some parts of the recruiting effort,” iveness and ability to follow through,”
manpower picture. Reserve brought aboard 1,074 Carr said. he said, a strong indicator of whether
The Navy, Marine Corps and Air sailors, reaching 94 percent of its While acknowledging that all the a recruit will successfully complete
Force all met or exceeded their May May goal; and the Marine Corps components “had another tough an initial enlistment.
recruiting goals, but the Army fell Reserve met 88 percent of its month” recruiting in May, Carr said In addition, there’s “a direct,
short by 25 percent. During May, recruiting goal, recruiting 955 he’s optimistic that rates will pick up
the Army had hoped to recruit 6,700 Marines. during the summer, when new high See Recruit, Page 4

Hats off to the Class of ‘05 Bush: U.S., South Korea united
on N. Korea nukes issue
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – President Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun said
June 10 their governments are united in keeping the Korean Peninsula nuclear-free.
Standing next to Roh at a White House press conference, Bush told reporters that
the U.S. and South Korea “share the same goal, and that is a Korean Peninsula
without a nuclear weapon.”
North Korea, ruled by strongman Kim Jong-il, is suspected of possessing at least
one nuclear weapon and maybe more. Some leaders believe that Kim’s regime may
be contemplating conducting nuclear tests, which would militarily destabilize the
region.
Bush said he and Roh favor using six-way diplomatic talks involving North Korea,
the U.S., South Korea, China, Russia and Japan to persuade Kim to give up his
nuclear weapons. The North Koreans have blown hot and cold about the talks, but
recently indicated they’d come back to the bargaining table.
CPL. SEO KI-CHUL The six-way discussion framework “is still there,” Bush said, noting it’s “full of
Newly graduated seniors from Seoul American High School throw their caps in the air at the inducements” for Kim to jettison his nukes.
completion of the school’s commencement ceremony Saturday. A similar scene could be Discrediting media reports citing U.S.-South Korean discord over how to get
found at many installations throughout Korea in the past week, as Department of Defense North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons, Roh declared that his country and the
Dependent Schools at Daegu, Osan, Busan, and at the Indianhead International School and U.S. are “in full and perfect agreement on the basic principles.”
International Christian School, both in Area I, held graduation ceremonies. More than 130 The South Korea-U.S. alliance “remains solid, and will continue to remain solid
members of the SAHS Class of 2005 finished their high school career at the Yongsan ceremony. and staunch in the future, as well,” Roh said.
For a list of graduating seniors, see Page 3. For related stories, see pages 9-10. Bush said the six-party talks “are essential to saying to Mr. Kim Jong-il that he
ought to give up his weapons.”
South Korea and the U.S. “are of one voice on this very important issue,” Bush said.
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Good Neighbor Program enhances understanding

In our first Good Neighbor English Camp. I also want to recognize the knowledge and understanding of the
third year of This program was extremely winners of our third annual Good ROK-U.S. alliance. This year ’s
the Good successful, with laudatory comments Neighbor Awards. These awards individual winners include:
Neighbor from both the students and the hosts. recognize individuals and Cho Tae Hun; Hong Myung Ja; Lee
Program, I Our student guests had an organizations for exceptional Se Jong; Lee Soon Hyoung; Park
want to opportunity to see United States contributions which result in a better Cheong Kyu; Park Jung Ki; Park
thank you Forces Korea at its best – from the quality of life for military members Young Chul; Shin Sang Il; and Yi Hun
for being professional airmen and air defenders and the enhancement of Korean- Hui. These exceptional Korean citizens
such Good at Osan Air Base to the warriors at American relations. have worked hard on our behalf and
Neighbors Camp Casey to the guardians at the This year’s organization winner we are grateful for their support and
to our Joint Security Area. They also spent was the Korean-American encouragement. They truly are our
K o r e a n time with the students at the Seoul Association. The KAA is a Good Neighbors.
hosts. American High School, the musicians nongovernmental private organization I encourage all servicemembers,
Many of you have been of the 8th Army Band and the established in 1963 by prominent civilians, contractors and family
exceptionally generous with your broadcasters of the American Forces Koreans with Americans from the members to participate in our Good
time and knowledge; visiting, Network. These students were able American Embassy, United States Neighbor programs and activities.
hosting and sharing with members to meet and talk to Americans from Forces Korea and the American Each interaction can be an
of your local communities. I want all walks of life, serving in a variety Chamber of Commerce. Its charter opportunity for a positive
you to know that the USFK and CFC of occupations. is to promote friendship and experience. Take the time to get out,
leadership recognize and appreciate The result was a better understanding between Koreans and meet our wonderful hosts, and enjoy
your efforts. understanding of the mission and Americans. your time in the Land of the
I want to particularly thank the purpose of USFK and a greater We thank the KAA for its continued Morning Calm.
families who recently opened their appreciation for the dedication of U.S. outstanding support of the USFK
homes and hearts to the 40 Korean high servicemembers, civilians, team. Its hard work has directly GEN Leon J. LaPorte
school students participating in our contractors and their families. contributed to the improved Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK

MP Blotter Testing Day

The following entries were a s s a u l t c o n s u m m a t e d b y b a t t e r y, Military Police were notified of an noise abatement
excerpted from the past several weeks communicating a threat and disorderly altered government ID card and Korean high school students
military police blotters. These entries conduct (drunkenness). Preliminary underage drinking. MPs revealed will take the 2005 Korean
may be incomplete and do not investigation disclosed that two through investigation a Soldier was University National Examination
determine the guilt or innocence of any Soldiers were involved in a verbal observed in an off-post bar attempting today, Wednesday, Thursday and
person. altercation. The first Soldier was to buy alcoholic beverages with an June 24. In numerous schools
Military Police were notified of larceny of escorted out of a club but later altered active-duty identification card. across the country, students will
private property, house breaking and returned and stated a threat to the The Korean National Police identified take the Korean Language and
wrongful damaging of private property. MPs second Soldier who then struck him on the Soldier as a U.S. servicemember. Foreign Language Hearing tests.
revealed through investigation that the left side of his face with a closed KNP detected the odor of an alcoholic The Republic of Korea
person(s) unknown gained entry into a hand and fled the scene. beverage on the Soldier’s person and government has requested that all
Soldier’s off-post residence through the The first Soldier was transported to a identified him as being under the legal residents keep noise to an absolute
front door by damaging the lock. Subject(s) local medical facility where he received age to consume alcohol. He was then minimum during these testing
unknown then stole five pairs of shoes, two treatment for his injuries. The second apprehended and escorted to the KNP
periods.
pair of jeans, a digital camera and one set of Soldier was later apprehended in his station, where he was transported by
In an effort to comply with
BDUs while they were secured and barracks, administered a series of field the military police to the MP station.
unattended. sobriety tests which he failed, and was this request, U.S. Forces Korea
He was administered portable
A search of the area for subject(s) and/or transported to a local medical facility breathalyzer with a reported BAC of commanders have agreed to not
witnesses by the Soldier and Korean where he was administered a .006 percent. conduct aviation or ground
National Police met with negative results. command-directed blood alcohol test The Soldier was advised of his legal ranges and will minimize tactical
The Soldier rendered a written sworn with results pending. The Soldier was rights, which he invoked, requesting wheel and refrain from tracked
statement attesting to the above incident released to his unit and was later not to be questioned. He was then movement during the specified
and filed a report with KNP and provided advised of his legal rights, which he transported to a local medical facility quiet hours.
the MPs with a copy of that report. waived, rendering a written sworn for a command-directed blood alcohol Officials request that
Estimated cost of loss is in excess of statement attesting to the incident. test. He was further processed and individuals comply with this
$2,400. Investigation continues by KNP. This is an alcohol-related incident. released to his unit. Investigation request in their personal activities.
Military Police were notified of an Investigation continues by MPI. continues by MPI.

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Combat Action Badge eligibility announced
176th Finance Bn. Army News Service
Organization Day WASHINGTON — The Army announced last week the
The 176th Finance Battalion will eligibility requirements for its new Combat Action Badge.
hold its Organization Day June 24. The requirements are laid out in a Department of the
A l l t h e o rg a n i z a t i o n ’s f i n a n c e Army letter published June 3. The letter also discusses
offices will be closed for this event. changes to the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Combat
In- and out-processing services
Medic Badge.
will still be offered, but will do so
The CAB, whose design features both a bayonet and
with a limited staff. This closure will
grenade, may be awarded to any Soldier performing
be peninsula-wide. Offices will be
open again June 27 on their regular assigned duties in an area where hostile fire pay or
schedule. imminent danger pay is authorized, who is personally
present and actively engaging or being engaged by the A P RMY HOTO

Combined Joint Staff enemy, and performing satisfactorily in accordance with The new Combat Action Badge will be available in clothing sales stores
Seeks Command the prescribed rules of engagement, according to the later this summer.
Narrator specific eligibility requirements. to Sept. 18, 2001.
The Secretary Combined Joint Staff Assignment to a Combat Arms unit or a unit organized Only one CAB may be awarded during a qualifying
is seeking a command narrator. The to conduct close or offensive combat operations, or period. Second and third awards of the CAB for subsequent
narrator performs duties for all performing offensive combat operations is not required qualifying periods will be indicated by superimposing one
UNC/CFC/USFK Honor Guard and to qualify for the CAB. However, it is not intended to award and two stars respectively, centered at the top of the badge
Award Ceremonies. The narrator all Soldiers who serve in a combat zone or imminent between the points of the oak wreath.
must possess the ability to speak danger area. The CAB’s creation was approved by Army chief of
English c l e a r l y. B e a r i n g , Award of the CAB is not limited by one’s branch or staff Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker May 2, 2005, to provide
professional image and ability to military occupational specialty; however, to receive the special recognition to Soldiers who personally engage or
quickly adapt to changing CAB, a Soldier must not be assigned or attached to a unit are engaged by the enemy.
situations is a must. The ability to that would quality the Soldier for the CIB or CMB. For “Warfare is still a human endeavor,” Schoomaker said.
communicate with foreign example, an 11B assigned to Corps staff is eligible for “Our intent is to recognize Soldiers who demonstrate and
dignitaries, general officers and
award of the CAB. However, an 11B assigned to an infantry live the Warrior Ethos.”
distinguished visitors is essential.
battalion is not eligible for award of the CAB. “The Global War on Terrorism and its associated operations
The narrator position is open to 0-
Other guidelines for awarding of the CAB include: will be the first era of conflict considered for this award,”
1 through 0-3 and E5 through E7.
Interested personnel may contact Other Services and foreign soldiers may be awarded said Lt. Col. Bill Johnson, Human Resources Command chief
Maj. Floyd, at 723-5227 or Sgt. Maj. to members from the other U.S. Armed Forces and foreign of military awards. “Sept. 18, 2001, is the effective date for
Shirley Garrett, at 723-3615 to set soldiers assigned to a U.S. Army unit, provided they meet the new award. That is when President Bush signed Senate
up an interview. the above criteria (that is, KATUSAs in 2d ID). Joint Resolution 23, authorizing the use of military force
Award of the CAB is authorized from Sept. 18, 2001, against those responsible for the recent attacks launched
Warrant Officer to a date to be determined. Award for qualifying service in against the United States.”
Recruiting Team any previous conflict is not authorized. Retroactive awards The CAB should be available late this summer or early
A Warrant Officer Recruiting Team for the CAB may be awarded but are not authorized prior fall through unit supply and military clothing sales stores.
from Headquarters, U.S. Army
Recruiting Command, Fort Knox,
Ky., will brief on qualitifcations and
application procedures to
Congratulations Class of 2005
applicants interested in becoming The Morning Calm Weekly would like to congratulate all graduating seniors from Department of Defense Dependent
U.S. Army warrant officers. Current Schools throughout Korea. The list of graduates includes:
shortages include: Military Jennifer Jones
Area I Su Chi Knisely Bradley Kang
Intelligence, Special Forces, Food
Indianhead International School Benjamin Robert Kretz Edward Kang
Service, Air Drop Systems and
Jessica Choi Sharon Kim Kroening Allon Kim
Electronic Missiles Systems Hanju Lee Scott J. Lenihan Mi-Hee Kim
Maintenance. Benjamin Lew Kimberly Kaye Mims Sung-Am Kim
The brief will be at 9:30 a.m. and Bryan Oh Mark A. Mohr David Lee
1:30 p.m. today at the Multi- John Suh Natasha Nakita Mongar Jin McBride
PurposeTraining Facility, Bldg. Suki Sean Moon Brian Moore Yvonne Morris
4218, Yongsan South Post. For Leo Alexander Lee Aimee K. Parker Richard Oberle
information, call 723-5558. International Christian School Maria Popelka Dustin Page
Paul Back Daniel A. Reid Andrea Paulson
Daniel Choi Ashley F. Rhinehart Jessica Proctor
Reserve CGSOC
John Kim Sarah S. Rodriguez Amanda Stone
Instructors Wanted Michael Anthony Garza Semple Jian West
Instructors are being sought to Yeran Kim
Christopher Kiyonaga Aaron Clay Simmons Christina Wojtonik
teach the Command and General Lawrence H. Song Pusan American High School
Eugenia Woo
Staff Officers Course in Yongsan. George Stake Stephen L. Barrett
Applicants must be an Army Area III James Y. Taylor Aimee M. Brown
Reserve Soldier, hold the rank of Osan American High School Rianne LaShae Tillery Brieanna Carroll
major or lieutenant colonel, be Shirley D. Alcántara Charles T. Walker Jr. Bradley H. Cheeseman
MEL4 qualified, be willing to Kimberly R. Whitley Mary E. Edwards
Yendry de los Angeles Alcántara
Rikki L. Winger Mycal Hortan
transfer to the 4960th MFTB, and Caroline Kim Armstrong
Chelsea D. Wood Adam A. Karnkowski
meet the Army height and weight Kevin G. Carver
Jasmine A. Cary Jenny Lee Zeilfelder Michael J. Lee
standards.
Interested personnel should Aaron R. Clifton Area IV Roy W. Lee
Ellis B. Colton, IV Taegu American School David K. Ludwig
contact Lt. Col. Dennis Davenport Synge C.D. O’Leary
Mina Davis David Arocho
at 723-4394 or by e-mail at Angel Pendleton
Misty Devin John Black
DavenportD@korea.army.mil. Suzi Devin Maria C. Pendleton
Angela Cho
Darnell Christopher Durham Robert E. Smith
Aaron Dick
TMCW Submissions Stacey Kim Eley Sun Y. Smith
Buster Epperson
Send Letters to the Editor, story Meghan Sprague
Christina Gerrard Ashley Gooch
submissions and other items to Isaac Smith Godwin Stephanie Hawkland Sae Rom Yoo
MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil. Van L. Hauter Mary Hesser For information on graduates from
For information, call 738-3355. Whitney G. Huey Quintalis Hill Yongsan Garrison’s Seoul American High
Stephen C. Kincade Michael John School, see Pages 9-10.
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New incentives, marketing

aim to attract recruits
By Donna Miles help turn them around and
American Forces Press Service demonstrate that the military is “a
WA S H I N G TO N – T h e A r m y good foundation to build the rest of
hopes to introduce new incentives your life on,” Carr said.
to attract recruits while working to Te l e v i s i o n a n d m a g a z i n e a d s
educate parents, teachers and other directed to these influencers
adults who influence young people’s emphasize the educational and
decision to enlist about the long-term personal growth opportunities the
benefits of military service. military provides.

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Army leaders hope to boost “The way we represent ourselves
enlistment bonuses to help jump- has shifted,” Carr said. “In the past,
start sagging recruiting rates, we talked to youth about the
according to Bill Carr, acting deputy advantages of them joining the
undersecretary of defense for service. But the message has
military personnel policy. They also changed more toward why it makes
hope to introduce a new benefit that sense for your son or daughter to
helps soldiers purchase homes. serve in the military today and ...
The incentives, if approved by what’s in it for them.”
Congress and signed by the The message doesn’t minimize
president, would not apply to all the possibility that recruits may go
Soldiers, but will be “selectively into combat and face danger, Carr
applied” depending on the said. Instead, it focuses on “the

GOES
circumstances, Carr explained. certainty of what the military has
The current enlistment bonus is to offer,” he said.
$20,000, the rate introduced in When comparing the two, “it’s a
1999. The version of the fiscal 2006 wonderful calculation,” Carr said.
Defense Authorization Bill under Carr said it’s too soon to tell how
consideration in the House of the new ads or the introduction of
Representatives proposes raising shorter-term enlistments have
this figure to $30,000. Carr said the affected recruiting.
Army is “hopeful we can do even The Army began offering a 15-
better than that.” month enlistment option last month
Also under consideration is a that gives recruits in 59 different
pilot program that would pay up to specialties a choice of following
$50,000 in mortgage costs for militar y d u t y w i t h s e rv i c e i n a
recruits who enlist for eight years program such as AmeriCorps or the

HERE
of duty, Carr said. Peace Corps. The 15-Month Plus
Carr said this concept is popular Training Enlistment Option was first
among potential recruits, but introduced in October 2003 as a
resonates particularly well among pilot program in 10 of the Army’s
adults who influence their decisions 41 recruiting battalions, but was
regarding military service. expanded nationwide in mid-May.
Army officials express concern He’s optimistic that recruiting will
that these “influencers” are steering pick up during the summer months,
young people away from the when new high school graduates begin
military over concerns that they’ll visiting their local recruiting stations.
be deployed to Iraq or elsewhere in Compared to the traditionally slow
harm’s way. spring recruiting season, “summer is
In response, the Army has an enormously more favorable
launched an information effort to environment,” he said.

Recruit from Page 1

compelling correlation” between hand with junior members so they can
recruits’ aptitude test scores and their develop their skills before advancing in
productivity and job performance, the ranks, Carr said. And that’s a dynamic
Carr said. “High aptitude translates the conscription system simply doesn’t
into performance,” he said. promote, he said.
Similarly, Carr said the Defense “We need more people beyond their
Department has no interest in first term of service, and we don’t
resorting to a draft. “There is zero want ‘shake and bake’ sergeants
chance that the department is going holding control over lethal systems,”
to a draft,” he said. he said.
Today’s weapon systems demand “Conscription is fatal to our
an environment in which experienced performance,” Carr said. “It’s not a social
noncommissioned officers work hand in thing. It’s a performance thing.”

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Army chief of staff visits 2ID warriors

Top general drops in “The Second Infantry Division is a
good example of one area where the
during annual leadership has moved out and the
Warfighter Exercise Soldiers are moving in the direction
of the unit of action and unit of
By Spc. Chris Stephens employment,” he said.
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs The Warrior Ethos was also
CAMP RED CLOUD — The something on the mind of the
Army’s top officer dropped in to meet Cheyenne, Wyo., native.
with Warrior Country leaders and “I think it has helped focus our
Soldiers June 10 during the annual Soldiers on what they have always
Warfighter Exercise. wanted to be and what they’ve always
During his visit, U.S. Army Chief thought of themselves,” Schoomaker
of Staff Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, said. “It helps articulate the essence
saw the jobs many of being a Soldier.”
Soldiers would H o w e v e r ,
perform during “I think we’re moving Schoomaker said the
wartime. out very well with Warrior Ethos isn’t just
“Everyone has an transformation plans.” for the battlefield.
important job,” —Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker “It’s a way to think
Schoomaker said. about life, to include SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS

During his visit, Schoomaker sat your family life and the rest of it,” he Maj. Gen. George A. Higgins (left) speaks wtih Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker at
down to discuss issues, such as said. It’s a philosophy that’s very the 2nd Infantry Division command bunker Friday.
transformation, the Warrior Ethos and comprehensive in all aspects of life.” everything they’ve done,” he said. promptly responded, “Once a warrior,
training going on in the Republic of Schoomaker told Soldiers that the “The kind of training and preparations always a warrior.”
Korea. division’s ability to prepare for battle that are going on here with our Schoomaker serves as the senior
“I think we’re moving out very well has not only made a difference here organizations are right.” military leader of the Army and all of its
with transformation plans,” he said. in Korea, but around the world, Schoomaker, who was a member components. He assists the Secretary
“In many areas, we’re ahead of referring to the training the 2nd of the Indianhead Division more than of the Army in presenting and justifying
schedule.” Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry 25 years ago, said he was proud to Army policies, plans, programs, and
Schoomaker also said he was Division, received prior to deploying have served in a great division like the budgets to the Secretary of Defense,
impressed with the strides in to Iraq in August 2004. 2nd Inf. Div. executive branch, and Congress.
transformation the 2nd Infantry “They arrived fit to fight, ready to Second Inf. Div. Commanding
Division leadership has taken. go, and have been victorious in General, Maj. Gen. George A. Higgins E-mail chris.stephens@korea.army.mil

MWR officials look to future of enter tainment

By Spc. Stephanie Pearson boarding, and that's the direction
Area I Public Affairs we’re heading in our off-installation
CAMP RED CLOUD — The U.S. recreational programming.”
Army Community and Family Support Fortin also said organizers get
Center director visited June 7 to discuss more bang for their buck when they
Morale, Welfare and Recreation hold multimedia entertainment
programs in Area I. events.
Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald met Macdonald agreed, saying the
with Area I MWR officials to hear about ideal event is “a country western
Warrior Country entertainment band playing on stage, some kind of
programs and facilities, and to see “what dining facility in the middle, and a
the Community and Family Support jazz or rock band on the side with
Center can do for you,” he said. sports events in between.”
Officials presented a slide show The trip was part of Macdonald’s
highlighting MWR events of the past year. visit to Korea to assess MWR activity
“We’ve seen the Dallas Cowboys throughout the peninsula.
Cheerleaders, Papa Roach, Angie Stone, “I wanted to see what the
Mark Wills, Jolie Edwards, Lugo, Quiet Community and Family Support
Riot and Skid Row,” said Ron Fortin, Center can do for you,” he said.
Area I community recreation director, The CFSC was established by the
“and we're looking forward to the Army Department of the Army in
Soldier’s Show in September.” November 1984. The center provides
Fortin talked about the future of oversight for Army MWR operations
Warrior Country entertainment. worldwide.
“In today's Army, Soldiers are “We run all the recreation and slot-
looking for programs that offer machine operations,” Macdonald
adventure and excitement,” he said. explained. “We’re the technical
SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
Chris Bradshaw, Area I business manager, briefs Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald about the “They want activities like bungee
Warrior Country club system June 7. jumping, hang gliding and snow See Entertainment
Entertainment, Page 7
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Indianhead sappers get savvy

Poetry Night
Area I Better Opportunities for Single
Task Force 2-9 combat
and unaccompanied Soldiers will host engineers, known as
a poetry and jazz night 7–9 p.m.
Saturday at Camp Red Cloud’s “Manchu Sappers” work
Mitchell’s Club. There will be an open
microphone for poetry reading and live
on basic warfighter skills
music from the Gregg Jordan Band. By 1st Lt. Jon Sergent
BOSS representatives will collect food Company E, Task Force 2-9
and clothing donations at the event to CAMP CASEY — Perfecting
support a local orphanage. For engineer tactics and techniques was the
information, call 010-3184-4618.
order of the day for Manchu Sappers,
May 7.
Ration-Control Hours
The Camp Red Cloud Ration-Control While many Soldiers enjoyed their
Office’s new hours are: closed on Saturday, sappers from Company E, Task
Mondays, open from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Force 2-9, honed their Warrior skills. The
Tuesday – Friday. The office is closed unit conducted training in various areas
for lunch from 1–2 p.m. around Camp Casey, including the Casey
Training Trail, Air Assault Rappel Tower,
Black-Market Hotline Carey Gym and Schoonover Bowl.
The Black-Market Hotline number has “Today’s training was important
changed to 738-5118. The number is because it focused on the individual Pfc. Anthony Lopez practices the hand grenade toss while Spc. Charles Scott provides cover.
monitored by an investigator during Soldiers performing basic Soldiers skills current at the hand grenade station. “Squad leaders’ main role was to
normal duty hours and switched to a and Warrior 40 tasks while also being “Today’s training really encouraged identify the risks involved with the
recorder after hours. If an observation physically challenged,” said Capt. Brian me to look into going to Fort Campbell training and enforce all safety measures
requires urgent attention, call the Smith, company commander. (Ky.) and Air Assault School for my next through strict supervision,” said Staff
military police at 730-4417.
Among the tasks the Soldiers assignment,” said Spc. Charles Scott. Sgt. Timothy Bare.
completed were mountaineering, Elements of the company were The highlight of the day’s training for
Computer Training
The Area I CPAC will give an Advanced rappelling, weapons training and broken into squads; the sergeants led most of the Soldiers was the 50-foot
Mirosoft Excel workshop Tuesday – combatives (which included pugil sticks). their respective squads in foot marches rappel tower.
June 24 and an Advanced Microsoft The Soldiers also practiced tasks such from station to station for a total of eight First Sgt. Sean Connor, a former
Word workshop June 28 – July 1. Each as land navigation, and equipment miles. The platoon sergeants and sapper leader course instructor,
course will cost $262.50. Employees operation and maintenance. The Soldiers company first sergeant were the demonstrated different knots to the
interested in attending must have a kept their grenade qualification status primary instructors. Soldiers. Connor also taught Soldiers
fund citation included when submitting how to tie Swiss seats, basic rappelling
the DD 1556. For information, call 732- and ascension climbing techniques.
9060. “The core of this training is teaching
Soldiers to be confident in themselves
Korean Baseball League and their equipment,” Connor said.
The Camp Stanley Community After receiving instruction, Soldiers
Activity Center is hosting a trip to
ascended the tower using a pulley
Seoul June 25 to see the Korean
device, and once at the top practiced
Baseball League’s Hanwha team play
the LG team at Jamsil Field. The rappelling and belay techniques under
transportation fee is $10, with a 10,000 the close supervision of sapper leaders,
won park entrance fee. The bus will who were running the tower ensuring
leave the CAC at 4 p.m. Soldiers were able to fight their fears
and maintain safety standards.
Academic Advisors Visit Each squad was also treated to a
University of Maryland University spectacular view of Hovey Cut and the
College and Central Texas College surrounding area from the top of the
academic advisors will be at the Camp tower and enjoyed the descent zipping
Stanley Education Center 9 a.m. – 2:30 down to the ground in a couple of
p.m. June 29. They will be available by seconds.
appointment to advise students and “It was both peaceful and exciting
for evaluation of military training for to be at the top of the tower and to see
college credit. For appointments, call
both Camps Casey and Hovey,” said Pfc.
732-5915 for UMUC or 732-5354 for
Bryan Rucker. “I really enjoyed it.”
CTC.
At the training trail, Soldiers received
Trunk Inspections instruction on weapon operations and
Drivers leaving Area I installations are range cards. Sappers also learned how
now required to open their trunks for to assemble and disassemble all
inspection upon exiting a base. The company crew-served weapons.
inspections are mandatory so gate Sgt. 1st Class Alphonso Pope kept
guards can search for contraband. For Soldiers interested with his unique
security purposes, gate guards are not approach to weapons training.
authorized to open trunks. Drivers must “You do not know when you have
get out of their vehicles and do it to engage the enemy and fire whatever
themselves. weapon is available to you,” Pope said.
“Your battle buddy on another weapon
Changes of Command could be injured or killed and you have
Lieutenant Col. Stephen Murray, U.S.
to keep up the fire.”
Army Garrison, Camp Casey
Soldiers got rowdy at the Schoonover
commander, will relinquish command
to Lt. Col. Terry Hodges in a ceremony Bowl combatives station where they
10 a.m. June 29 on Helipad 221, Camp learned defensive techniques and hand-
Casey. PHOTOS BY 1ST LT. JON SERGENT
Spc. Charles Scott, a Task Force 2-9 combat engineer, tries his hand at rappelling May 7. See Sappers
Sappers, Page 7
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improved the lives of

Warriors explore many more,”
men’s health issues according to a statement by California
Congressman Randy “Duke”
expected to be diagnosed with
prostate cancer; 31,500 will die
By David McNally Cunningham. from the disease.
Area I Public Affairs Cunningham was one of thousands “Women outlive men by six
CAMP RED CLOUD — Warrior of men annually diagnosed with years,” Cunningham explained.
Country men focused attention on prostate cancer. During a 1998 “We need to make men's health
medical risks specific to them this examination, his doctor noted a slight a public priority.”
week as part of a nationwide health elevation in a test result. Because women live so
campaign. After more tests, Cunningham was much longer, he said, they are in
“The purpose is to raise awareness found to have the disease. He said the unenviable position of seeing their
of the importance of preventive health early detection saved his life. husbands, fathers and even their
behavior in the early detection and “But prostate cancer is only a small sons suffer and die prematurely.
treatment of health problems affecting component of the men’s health Cobb said the rates of prostate
men,” said Kenneth Cobb, Area I crisis,” Cunningham wrote. “Men cancer are 32 percent higher in
health promotion coordinator. have a higher death rate than women black men than white men.
Cobb said although nongender- do for every single one of the 10 “Although prostate cancer is
specific issues such as heart disease, leading causes of death in this the most common cancer in men,
cholesterol count and blood pressure country.” it is treatable if caught early,” Cobb
are important, specific men’s health Men are twice as likely to die of heart said. “However, men are much too
issues such as prostate cancer, disease – the number one killer – and 40 slow to see a doctor when
testicular cancer, and erectile percent more likely to die of cancer. something is wrong.”
dysfunction are topics many men “The largest part of the problem is Cobb explained how all too
avoid discussing. that men do not take particularly good often men will try to “tough it out”
National Men’s Health Week is care of themselves,” Cunningham when they get an ache or pain.
celebrated each year as the week leading said. “Only one-half of all men have “My father passed away from
up to and including Father’s Day. received preventative health care prostate cancer,” he said. “This is
The observation week started in the services in the past year.” something we have to take
U.S. in 1993 as an event to bring Staff Sgt. Ricky McCant, a seriously.”
together government agencies, personnel administration sergeant at During the education week, Cobb
religious and fraternal organizations Camp Red Cloud, agreed. provided many Warrior Country
and corporations to commit to the “After 40, you should see a doctor leaders with a presentation describing
prevention and treatment of men’s every year for a full exam,” he said. prostate and testicular cancer and
health ailments. “You never know when something is erectile dysfunction.
A U.S. congressman introduced going to happen. It’s a good idea to “We need to get the word out
legislation Feb. 1 to establish an catch something early when it might on these issues,” Cobb said.
“Office of Men's Health” at the U.S. be something they can treat.” For information on these
Department of Health and Human McCant, 42, relies on physical fitness health issues contact a health
Services. and diet to keep him in good health. care provider or the Warrior
“This office would mirror the work Cunningham says his efforts to Country health promotion Staff Sgt. Ricky McCant, 42, Headquarters and
of the existing Office of Women's bring attention to men’s health issues coordinator at 730-3542. Headquarters Company, Area I, counts on physical
Health, which has helped to save are urgent. training to keep him healthy.
thousands of women's lives and has This year, 198,100 men are E-mail david.mcnally@us.army.mil

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to-hand fighting. Safety helmets and simulated mortar positions while assistance for all the clubs, bowling committed to providing world-class
padding prevented injuries from the operating in buddy teams. centers, gymnasiums, Army entertainment and leisure opportunities to
Pugil stick matches, but Soldiers “My sapper buddy and I had a great Community Service centers, its Soldiers, even during periods of change.
achieved realism when they began time doing IMT (individual movement Community Activity Centers and Pear “It’s best described in the word
knocking each other down and going techniques) and attacking the different Blossom Cottages. Although these recreation,” Macdonald said. “It’s
all out against one another. targets,” Scott said. “We have not done facilities are run by the garrison actually re-creation. We all work
“The combatives station built this training since we left basic training commanders, we provide the backup extremely hard, particularly in Area I.
confidence and a never-quit attitude, 20 months ago.” support.” You’ve got to have a chance to
which will make our sappers better Training was not the only thing on Before taking over as CFSC director, rejuvenate, re-create, release tension
prepared for combat, both mentally and the agenda for the engineers. As the sun Macdonald was assigned to Yongsan and blow off steam or you can’t go
physically,” said Staff Sgt. Earnest dipped behind the mountains, the Army Garrison as the Installation back to work – you get burned out.
Cornwell. sappers enjoyed a company barbeque Management Agency, Korea Region So that’s why the Army spends a lot of
At the final station on the Casey outside their barracks with live music director. time and energy on recreation for
Training Trail, Soldiers negotiated a and sports. “It’s good to be back home in Korea,” Soldiers.”
grenade assault course with interesting “Easy Company Soldiers made the Macdonald said, adding that he was And as long as there are Soldiers in
scenarios where they pitched simulated most of the weekend and enhanced their impressed with the rate of Warrior Country, Fortin said, “MWR
grenades from the prone, kneeling and war-fighting readiness with their training transformation taking place in Area I. will remain focused and responsive to
crouched positions. but also their resolve,” Smith said. “It’s good to see things moving our customer requirements.”
Soldiers flung grenades through forward.”
windows, over bridge abutments and at E-mail jon.sergent@us.army.mil Macdonald said the Army is still E-mail stephanie.a.pearson@us.army.mil
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Valor 6: Graduation ...

a team effort
By Col. Timothy K. McNulty
Area II Support Activity commander
YONGSAN — The Seoul
American High School Class of 2005
graduated
Saturday at
Yo n g s a n
Garrison,
and I can
safely say
that the
future is in
good hands
because of
the actions
Col. Timothy McNulty a n d
forward-
looking spirit of these graduates and
the support network that has helped
CPL. SEO KI-CHUL
them along to this important Graduating seniors congratulate each other with hugs after the Seoul American High School commencement ceremony Saturday.
milestone.
Some interesting facts about the
Class of 2005:
! The Class of 2005 has 24
Class of 2005 leaving for real world
By Sgt. Park Jin-woo through life … remember you have to be Barbee stepped up to announce, “I
students with a four-year cumulative
Area II Public Affairs connected … connected to your fellow certify that this class has met the
grade point average of 4.0 or better
! Thirty-five students had a 3.5 YONGSAN — The director of man…to community … to society … and graduation requirements outlined in the
grade point average plus an 85th Department of Defense Dependant to the world.” DoDEA, DoDDS Pacific-Guam.
percentile in verbal or math on the Schools–Pacific, Dr. Nancy Bressell, As the graduates listened, she Audience, I present to you the graduates
SAT and ACT tests passed on words of encouragement to continued by saying that the future is wide of the class of 2005. Students, please
! Presidential Gold Seal Award: the body of students representing Seoul open for each student. turn your tassels.”
24 students received the Silver American High School’s Class of 2005, “Each of you has accomplished so “I knew the day would come, but it
Award during a graduation ceremony Saturday. much already and you have so many fine came faster than I thought it would,”
! Forty three students applied for In her remarks, Bressell emphasized qualities. The future is wide open if you said Travis Ballantyne, a graduating
Reserve Officer Training Course to more than 130 graduating seniors have a dream. It is the hope and prayer senior. “I think the senior year was the
scholarships. Thirty-two of those that they need to believe, to dream and of everyone here your pathway will be quickest year. It felt like it was only three
students have received offers of 61 to be connected in relationships. straight and true,” she said. days. I can’t believe it’s already over.”
ROTC scholarships and 11 other “Each graduating senior here today The student speakers were no less “We have another graduation, which
offers are still pending for other has to believe in oneself,” said Bressell. enthusiastic about the opportunities laid is great, since it means more students
students. There have been “Envision a happy life and be willing to before them. from SAHS are going into society,” said
appointments to West Point and the work for it. Second, believing in your “We are the class of winners and Bernard Hipplewith. “But it still makes
United States Air Force Academy for self is important, but it is not enough. successors,” said Justin Lee, the 2005 you want to cry. There is a community
an education with an estimated One must have a dream [or goal]. It is salutatorian. “We are the class of record connection with all of our students; it
value of the $4.5 million each your dreams that will give you breakers and record setters. I can only makes us feel really gratified that we can
! Sixteen local clubs and something to hope for and keep you imagine what the future holds for us. The see them go off.”
organizations sponsored focused.” sky is the limit.”
scholarships for the Class of 2005 Bressell added, “And as you go Following the procession, Dr. Kathleen E-mail ParkJinW@korea.army.mil
! For the past five years, about 80
percent of Seoul American High
School students enroll in and attend Area II chaplain blesses jubilant senior class
four-year colleges or universities.
About 12 percent enroll in two-year By Cpl. Seo Ki-chul King also emphasized that each student strives
community college programs and Area II Public Affairs to become responsible American citizens.
about seven percent join the military. YONGSAN — A Baccalaureate Ceremony for “As an adult there are a couple of things I would
Roughly, one percent go directly into Seoul American High School’s newly graduated like you to never forget. First, [always] remember
the job market seniors was held at South Post Chapel June 10. who you are, and second, know that you’re truly
These impressive figures reflect U.S. Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King, loved.”
great dedication and teamwork by director of Area II Support Activity Religious Students like 18-year-old Hannan Kim expressed
Area II students, school Retreat Center, conveyed words of encouragement their excitement about their new aspirations.
administrators, teachers and parents. to the Class of 2005. “It is sad that I’m leaving all those who have helped
I applaud you all. And while graduation “You are about to close one chapter of your life me along the way to get me where I am today,” said
is a celebration for seniors continuing and enter another,” said King. “Some of you may Kim, who is going to attend the University of
on their life’s journey – one that will think you’re done with growing. However, each one California. “But it is also exciting knowing we have a
be filled with learning experiences – it of you will have to endeavor to develop your whole new beginning ahead of us.”
is also a celebration for all of us who academic and career skills throughout your life.
proudly send them on their way. There is no ceasing in learning and growing.” E-mail Kichul.Seo@korea.army.mil

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Falcons... Ready to Fly High

By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN — Students of the Class of 2005 from Seoul American High School have
graduated and headed off to college, military service and other endeavors in life. Each one will
contribute, in their own unique way, talents and abilities towards society. There are those,
however, who exceed standards and achieve recognition from their esteemed peers and
determination to succeed in life. Those students are Amanda Nicholas, a valedictorian; Jeremy
King, an aspiring doctor and Leo Kim, called to military service at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

A manda Nicholas is valedictorian

for Seoul American High School Class
of 2005. She plans on studying art at East
L eo Kim said, “My dad was a very big
influence on me.” Kim, who has been
accepted to the Air Force Academy, is
J eremy King will attend Johns-
Hopkins University in Maryland, and work
as a research assistant during summer breaks.
Carolina University. considering engineering as his field of study. “I’m interested in going into the medical field
“They have an East Carolina Scholars “The way my dad explained it to me, the and getting into surgery, and this is the best
program over there that gives you $10,000 military is a very good lifestyle,” he said. medical college in the country, if not in the world,
over four years,” she said. “It also puts you “You won’t be rich, but you won’t have to get into,” he said. “I’m also familiar with the
in the honors dorms, which mostly go to many worries either, and you get to travel Baltimore area, and would like to be able to see
medical students, and gives you a sense of the world and do things that some people more of it.”
pride and a couple perks.” never get to do. I think my dad was a very King was born with significant birth
During her time at SAHS, Nicholas big influence on me, because it seems like a defects, which kept him out of much of his
participated in the National Honor Society very honorable profession.” junior year as he underwent extensive
and served as student leader of the church surgery.
youth group. “I think the surgery done on me has a lot
to do with my interest in the medical field.”

SAHS Class of 2005

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Summer vacation means summer fun for Area II youth
By Steve Davis through the SKIES Unlimited Program
Area II Public Affairs for students nine months to 18 years old.
YONGSAN — Graduation from “Our Toddlers’ Gymnastics class has
elementary, middle or high school means 20 three- to four-year-olds and the other
Yongsan area youth will have lots of time gymnastics classes have about 40
for fun, and Area II summer programs students ages five to 18,” said Savino.
will help them find it. “Summer Trek 2005” day camps
A wide range of summer youth are also being offered through mid-
programs is being offered by the Area August by CYS middle school and teen
II Directorate of Morale, Welfare and programs. The school-Age services
Recreation, Family Support Division Camp Adventure program includes
to keep young kids and teens from weekly field trips to Seoul Grand Park,
getting bored this summer. Lotte World, the Korean Folk Village
Child and Youth Services, also and Everland, among other popular
known as CYS, is offering programs destinations.
for all ages, including the School-Age Some of the Summer Trek activities
Services Camp Adventure program and for youth are free; others charge nominal
Learn-to-Swim classes. A variety of fees depending upon the activity.
CPL. SEO KI-CHUL
sports programs are also available Middle school and teen Summer
Sophia J. Folena, 4th grader at Seoul American Elementary School, displays her gymnastic skills
through the Yongsan CYS Youth Trek classes include bowling,
in front of her friends, at Seoul American Elementary School playground June 9.
Sports and Fitness Program, including scavenger hunts, block parties,
mustang, bronco, and pony league ball, computer classes, field trips and other Young Children. The CDC, part of coming into Area II, including school-
as well as girls softball. Baseball, learning experiences. The middle CYS, also offers parent training. age services, Child Development
soccer, and basketball camps are also school and teen programs serve youth CYS Central Registration Office, Center, and middle school and teen
being offered this summer. from the 6th through 12th grades. located in Building 4211, across from programs.”
The CYS SKIES Unlimited Program Facilities are located on Yongsan South the Seoul American Middle School, is Witt said the Central Registration
offers instructional classes in ballet and Post and at Hannam Village. often a first stop for families new to Area Office has information on all of the
jazz dance, piano, gymnastics, The Child Development Center, II and long-time residents looking for CYS programs offered for Area II
taekwon-do, and hapki-do. These provides fee-based services and summer activities. children and youth. For information,
classes are conducted by certified activities for children six weeks to five “We should be the first stop for call the CYS Central Registration
Korean and American instructors. years of age. Fees are based on family parents and kids looking for summer Office at 738-3001 or 5036, or stop
“We have really good participation and income for this Department of fun,” said Andrea Witt, an by Bldg. 4211.
have room for more,” said Toni Savino, Defense certified program, which is administrative assistant with the CYS
CYS Instructional Program Specialist. also accredited by the National Central Registration Office. “We
Gymnastics instruction is offered Association for the Education of handle registration for children E-mail DavisSt@korea.army.mil

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and July 23 and the free New Volunteer at 2:30 p.m. June 28 at Collier Field House,
Orientation will be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 21. South Post.
For information, call 738-3670.
Area II Radio Town Hall 2005 Area II Sand
An Area II Radio Town Hall will be held 9 Health and Fitness for Volleyball Tournament
– 10 a.m. June 24. Residents who have Senior Leaders The deadline to register for the 2005
questions or comments for the Area II Sergeants first class and above and all Area II Sand Volleyball Tournament
commander or command group can voice Master Fitness Trainers are invited to is June 27. Games will be held July 2 –
them by calling the Commander’s Hotline attend a Health and Fitness for Senior 4, and a coaches’ meeting will be at
at 738-7040 or by e-mailing to Leaders seminar 10 – 11:30 a.m. June 24 at noon June 28 at Collier Field House.
areaiitownhall@korea.army.mil. the Multi-Purpose Training Facility, For information, call 736-7746 or 736-
South Post. Classes will cover the risks 4032.
Hannam Village Night of cardiovascular disease, strength,
Basketball League flexibility, stamina, stress management, Summer Reading Club
Registration for the Hannam Village impact of sleep restriction on decision All 5 to 12-year-olds are invited to
Basketball League will be 1 – 3 p.m. making and situational awareness. Senior experience a summer long reading
Saturday at the Hannam Village basketball leaders will learn to use self-assessment fantasy called “Dragons, Dreams &
court. (Children 10 to 12 years old and to help mitigate risks for sustained and Daring Deeds” at the Yongsan and 124, 738-5150
youths) are invited to play July 8 – Aug. continuous challenges. For information, Hannam Village Libraries at 1 p.m. June ! Stress Management Class, 1:30 – 3
26. For information, call 010-8695-4044 or call 737-7426. 27 – Aug. 5. For information, call 723- p.m., Wednesday, ACS Bldg. 4106 Room
011-9690-7511. 7300. 124, 738-5150
2005 Area II Summer ! Korean Language Class, 5:30 p.m.
The Play, “Beyond Glory” Basketball League Camp Adventure every Thursday ACS Bldg. 4106,
“Beyond Glory” is coming to the Balboni The deadline to register for the 2005 Area Yongsan/Hannam School-Age Services Room 205, 738-5311,
Theatre 7 p.m. Tuesday, Main Post. The II Summer Basketball League is June 27. and Camp Adventure Youth Services will inscarbourough@yahoo.com,
play is about eight Medal of Honor League begins July 9 and is open to Area host summer recreation programs for CarterAL@Koorea.army.mil
recipients who went above and beyond II residents only. A coaches’ meeting will children 1st through 5th grades June 27 ! Newcomers Orientation, Monday -
the call of duty. Tickets are free to military be held at 1 p.m. June 28, and a pre-season – Aug. 19. Program activities include Wednesday, ACS Bldg. 4106, Room 118,
audiences and must be reserved at local tournament July 2 – 4. For information, weekly field trips, swimming, arts and 738-7186
military ticket outlets. For information, call call 736-4032. crafts, songs, games and individual age ! Victim Support Group, 11 a.m. – 12:30
723-5721. group activities. For information, call p.m., June 28, Family Life Center Bldg.
2005 Independence Day 738-4707 or 723-4522. 5213, 738-5150
American Red Cross Softball Tournament ! Playworks group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. every
Position Openings, Classes The deadline to register for the 2005 ACS Summer Classes Tuesday and Thursday at the Hannam
The American Red Cross Volunteer Independence Day Softball Tournament Army Community Service is teaching ACS Outreach Center, 738-5150
Program has immediate openings for a is June 27. There is a $25 entry fee and several classes this week and over the ! ADHD Support Group, 2nd
records chairman, chairman of volunteers registration is open for the first 16 teams. course of the summer. Thursday of every month, ACS Bldg.
and a medical chairman. Babysitting class The double elimination tournament will ! Single Parent Support Group, 11 a.m. – 4106, 738-5311.
will be held 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday be July 2 – 4. A coaches’ meeting will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, ACS Bldg 4106 Room

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ROK/U.S. Soldiers visit home for disabled
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly soldiers, joined the community outreach activity. The expressed the great satisfaction received from
SUWON AIR BASE -- In the spirit of unity soldiers washed, rinsed and hung laundry, and ministering to others and stated that they would
and charity the 10th Fighter Wing, Republic of assembled bags to help the home financially. be willing and able to help again. This was not
Korea, and 1-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion Soldiers also helped maintain the home’s the first community volunteer event of its kind
joined together to visit Chan Bit Eh Jip Home garden, and helped to bathe and dress the involving the Chan Bit Eh Jip Home.
for the physically and mentally disabled recently. physically handicap. The Chan Bit Eh Jip Home “The true spirit of cooperation was expressed
In an overwhelming volunteer response, 40 consists of 50 handicap adults and children. as these soldiers gave their hearts and souls to
personnel, including 14 Americans, six Korean Though the visit lasted only two hours, over 100 help those in need,” said Capt. Eugene K. Mack,
Augmentation to the U. S. Army Soldiers and 20 ROK pounds of laundry was cleaned and 15 adults 1-43 ADA chaplain. “This event showed the true
were bathed. spirit of ministry and military ‘to help those who
Both U.S. Soldiers and their ROK counterparts can not help themselves.’”

COURTESY PHOTOS
Cpl. Jung Seung Woo, Alpha Battery, 1-43 ADA Bn., helps Pvt. Raul Campos, Alpha Battery, and a fellow 1-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion Soldier help put together gift bags for the disabled
hang laundry during the 1-43 chaplain visit to the disabled folks home fundraiser.
home.
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June 17-23

Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 The Longest The Longest King’s Ransom King’s Ransom The Upside of
Yard PG-13 Yard PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 Anger PG-13
The Upside of The Pacifier Beauty Shop No Show Million Dollar Sahara PG-13 The Longest
Anger PG-13 PG PG-13 Baby PG-13 Yard PG-13
Star Wars: Star Wars:
Fever Pitch Sahara PG-13 No Show No Show No Show
PG-13
Episode III Episode III
PG-13 PG-13

The Longest The Longest The Longest Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Amityville Amityville
Yard PG-13 Yard PG-13 Yard PG-13 Horror R Horror R
Star Wars:
The Upside of Fever Pitch
Episode III No Show No Show No Show No Show
Anger PG-13 PG-13
PG-13
King’s Ransom The Longest King’s Ransom Sahara PG-13 The Longest Sahara PG-13 Hostage R
PG-13 Yard PG-13 PG-13 Yard PG-13

Monster In Law Monster In Law Fever Pitch No Show Fever Pitch Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13

Fever Pitch -- When King’s Ransom The Longest YYard ard Sin City -- Sin City is a Sahara -- Master The Upside of
Lindsey a big time Malcolm is a wealthy and Paul “Wrecking” Crewe was violent city where the police explorer Dirk takes on the Anger -- Terry is left to
executive meets funny and arrogant businessman a revered football superstar department is as corrupt as adventure of his life when raise her four headstrong
charming high school whose soon to be ex-wife back in his day, but that time the streets are deadly. he embarks on a treasure daughters when her
teacher Ben they hit it off has plans to take him for has since faded. When a There’s the street thug Marv hunt through some of the husband unexpectedly
until Lindsey realizes Ben is everything he’s worth in their messy drunk driving incident whose desperate quest to most dangerous regions of disappears. Things get
a Red Sox fan. She herself divorce settlement. lands him in jail, Paul finds find the killer of a prostitute North Africa. Searching for even more hectic when she
must realize the Red Sox Determined to avoid losing he was specifically named Goldie will lead him what locals call “The Ship falls for her neighbor
or Ben before she breaks his fortune to her, Malcolm requested by Warden to the foulest edges of town. of Death,” a long lost Civil Denny, a once-great
it off and can accept his plans his own kidnapping Hazen, a duplicitous prison Inhabiting many of those War battleship filled with baseball star turned radio
obsession with the Red with the help of his dim- official who wants Crewe to areas is, a photographer in coins, Pitt and his D.J. This leaves her
Sox. witted mistress and her ex- assemble a team of convicts, league with the sordid ladies wisecracking sidekick use daughters out on a limb,
con brother. Unfortunately to square off in a big football of Sin City, headed by Gail their wits and clever heroics they are forced to juggle
for Malcolm, he is not the game against the sadistic who opens up a mess of to help Doctor Eva Rojas their mom’s romantic
only one with a kidnapping guards. With the help of trouble after tangling with a who believes the ship may dilemmas as well as their
plot. fellow convict Caretaker, and corrupt cop by the name of be linked to mysterious own.
an old legend named Nate Jackie Boy. Finally, there’s deaths in the very same
to coach, Crewe is ready for Hartigan, an ex-cop with a area.
what promises to be a very heart problem who’s hell-
interesting game. bent on protecting a stripper
named Nancy.

Miss
Sin City R XXX: State of Congeniality 2 No Show No Show No Show No Show
the Union PG-13 PG-13
Sisterhood of the Sisterhood of the Sisterhood of the
King’s Ransom Sahara PG-13 Amityville Amityville
Traveling Pants Traveling Pants Traveling Pants
PG-13 Horror R Horror R
PG PG PG
Sisterhood of the
The Longest Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Fever Pitch Fever Pitch No Show Traveling Pants
Yard PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
PG
Sisterhood of the
Fever Pitch Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 King’s Ransom No Show Traveling Pants King’s Ransom
PG-13 PG-13 PG PG-13
Sisterhood of the Sisterhood of the Star Wars: Star Wars:
Episode III
King’s Ransom King’s Ransom King’s Ransom
Traveling Pants Traveling Pants Episode III
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
PG PG PG-13 PG-13
Fever Pitch Fever Pitch Fever Pitch Pooh’s Heffalump Pooh’s Heffalump Racing Stripes Racing Stripes
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 Movie G Movie G PG PG

Hostage R Robots PG Robots PG Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13
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Giving thanks opens us to God’s presence
By Chaplain (Capt.) Raymond E. Moore Jr. find comfort knowing that we are never alone. The action of others. What others intend for bad, God can
4-7 CAV Squadron Scriptures assure us that our problems are his intend for good.
Have you ever had something bad happen in your problems. God always is there for us. Another way of looking at this is that God can turn
life? Have you ever thought about why Scriptures like By thanking God, we can be motivated to discover our stumbling blocks into stepping stones. The bottom
I Thessalonians 5:18, “In everything give thanks …” God’s purpose in our problems and his true desire for line is that God has a meaning and a purpose for our
come to your mind? our lives. The Bible tells us, “He will never leave us nor life and nothing can change God’s purpose for us.
Even as a chaplain, I say this verse to myself and forsake us.” Basically, we have his help and his presence. Whenever we give thanks, it positions us to receive
to others. Books like “From Prison to Praise” by Merlin As believers, we can take our troubles to him, share our the fullest extent of his blessings for our life. We are
Carothers and “When God Doesn’t Make Sense” by burdens with him and draw on his strength. to give thanks in all things. When we do this, our will
Dr. James Dobson, encourage us to praise God even God is there. He is always here to listen, comfort and is bent to his. We then learn to submit our expectation
when things are bad. We can, though, trust that God strengthen us in his power. As a Christian, I believe that to God’s almighty plan. Giving thanks is God’s will
is in control and give thanks to the Lord. “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” for our lives. This demonstrates our faith in God’s
When you and I choose to give thanks to God in all When we give thanks to God, we can be motivated Word and our confidence in his goodness and wisdom
circumstances, there is a powerful impact in every to discover God’s purpose in our problems and his for our lives.
area of our lives. Giving thanks can keep us alert to true desire for our lives. When we give thanks, the Giving thanks is never easy in tough times, but he
the true presence of God. When we praise him despite most rewarding thing is that, we can know God can is holy, true and pure. Let us in everything give thanks
the stumbling blocks and obstacles we face, we can work out his plan regardless of the evil intention or to the Lord.

Area I Worship Services

Catholic Daily 11:45 a.m. Stanley Chapel, Stone Latter Day Saints Protestant Contemporary
Chapel Sunday 1 p.m. Crusader Chapel Saturday 6 p.m. Crusader Chapel
Sat.urday 6 p.m. Stanley Chapel Protestant Sunday 8:30 a.m. Happy Mtn. Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel
Sunday 9 a.m. Warrior Chapel 9:30 a.m. DISCOM Chapel, Essayons 6 p.m. Reggie’s
9:30 a.m. Hovey Chapel Chapel 6 p.m. Crusader Chapel
10:30 a.m. DISCOM Chapel 10:30 a.m. Kyle Chapel
11 a.m. Essayons Chapel 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel, Hovey
noon Crusader Chapel, Stone Chapel, Stanley Chapel,
Chapel Crusader Chapel Area II Chaplains
COGIC Sunday 12:30 p.m. Warrior Chapel noon Castle Chapel Chaplain (Maj.) James Hartz
Eucharistic Episcopal 1 p.m. Jackson Chapel HartzJ@korea.army.mil
Sunday 5:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel Protestant Gospel Chaplain (Capt.) Samuel Paul
Islamic Prayers Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel SamuelP@korea.army.mil
Friday 1 p.m. DISCOM Chapel 1 p.m. Stanley Chapel

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By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
he Third World modes of expression, the competition

T Ceramic Biennale 2005

Korea at the Haegang
Ceramic Art Museum in
Icheon, running April 23 to Sunday, draws
itself purports to reflect on the past 10
years of ceramic art and to give an
indication as to its future direction.
Along with a museum tour, patrons were
hundreds of people each day to examine invited to purchase original ceramic art
the works of art on display. and to watch artists in the process of
This year’s competition came between creating clay pots.
2,475 entries by 1,430 artists representing Although the last date of the
67 different countries. Although only 26 competition exhibition is Sunday, the
were selected for prizes, all were on display. museum is open year round.
PHOTOS BY SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK
The theme was “Ceramics: The Vehicle For information, logon to www. A pottery maker, Park Jong-hoon,
of Culture.” Although the exhibits wocef.com. demonstrates the way to make Korean
ceramics in an effort to get visitors to
represent a wide variety of emotions and E-mail Christopher.M. Selmek@us.army.mil comprehend the art form.

A series of bowls tell a story of the roots of ceramic

art, which were originally intended as tools to hold
food or water.

Like all art mediums, ceramic art can be used to tell a story or express
emotion, as in this prize-winning piece.
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Child & Youth Services

sets June 27 start for
Camp Adventure
Byy Sonnie Champigny
Korea Region MWR
YONGSAN – MWR Child & Youth
Services program will kick off the end
Warrior Division of the school year with the opening
Swimming of “Camp Adventure” June 27.
Championship Camp Adventure is a program
The Warrior Division Swimming designed to bring summer camp to
Championship will be held at Camp Casey military kids in Korea. Camp Adventure
Hanson Field House at 10 a.m. Saturday. will be conducted in all Area Support
The swimming championship is open to Activity Child and Youth Services
active-duty members, civilians and their programs and also at the Camp Red
adult family members in Area I. The race Cloud Community Activity Center.
day registration begins at 9 a.m. For Camp Adventure will run from June
information, call 732-6276. 27 until Aug. 19.
Activities include swimming,
Father’s Day Bowling
sports, social activities, arts and
Special
crafts, and field trips. The program is
The Camp Casey Bowling Center will
offer a Father’s Day special, High Series
open to all eligible youth grades one
beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday. through five. Registration will be held
Participants may bowl three games with at the local CYS Central Registration
no entry fee. Bowlers with the highest Office.
score will receive bowling balls, bags, The University of Oregon started
shoes or gift certificates. For the program in Korea in 1985. Today
information, call 730-4577. ROGER EDWARDS
the University of Northern Iowa
Hang time operates the program. Counselors are
‘Friends Fun Time’
The next Better Opportunities for Single and un accompanied Soldiers Bungee Jump Journey college students from U.S.
Bowling universities. The camp counselors go
is scheduled for Saturday. Limited to 25 persons, the tour will depart from Camp Humphreys
The Camp Casey Bowling Center is through extensive background checks
offering “Pizza, Pop N Bowl Friends Fun Community Activity Center at 7 a.m. and will return at about 6 p.m. Cost is $60 per person
with pre-registration and pre-payment required. The price includes bus transportation, and training program before they
Time” starting at 4 p.m. every become Camp Adventure Counselors.
Wednesday. This is a package for a lunch, snacks and beverages, and tickets on any two of the three major rides – the Ejection
Seat, the Giant Swing and the Bungee Jump (shown above). For information, call 753-8828. For information, call the local CYS.
group of four, offering one large one
topping pizza, a pitcher of soda, two
hours of games and free shoe rental.
Bring your own music CD and the
bowling center will play for your party.
For information, call 730- 4577.
Army awards adopt-a-unit founder
By Gary Sheftick Sgt. Bill Whitmore. “That was our link with family back home.”
MWR Happenings Radio Army News Service Receiving
Show WASHINGTON — More than 100 cities in 21 states have letters and “Some people have a cause
Check out the MWR Happenings Radio now adopted military units through “America Supporting packages
Show on 102.7 FM, American Forces-
but they tire of it. She never
Americans” and June 9 the Army thanked the organization’s from people
Korea Network’s Warrior Radio every founder, Linda Patterson. they didn’t stopped thinking of Soldiers”
Friday between 3 and 4 p.m. MWR Patterson was the honored guest at a Twilight Tattoo even know Fred Raymond,
Happenings provides the latest ceremony on the White House Ellipse and was later presented r e a l l y
information on upcoming recreation retired major general
the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award. boosted the
entertainment, sports, club and bowling
Patterson began the ASA program in 1967 by convincing morale of Soldiers even more, said Raymond about the San Mateo
events in Area I, as well as an opportunity
the town of San Mateo, Calif., to adopt a company of the adoption program.
to win cool MWR giveaways. For
101st Airborne Division serving in Vietnam. Members of the Patterson began the program after receiving a letter from her
information, call 730-6514.
town sent letters and care packages to Soldiers of A Company, brother, Sgt. Joe Artavia, who was in Vietnam with A Company,
‘Putt 4 Dough’ 1/327th Airborne Infantry. 1/327th. He said Soldiers over there would really appreciate letters
Camp Casey’s Indianhead Golf Course is Since then, ASA has helped other towns across the country and asked if she would help get people to write. It was his last
hosting “Putt 4 Dough” starting at 8 a.m. adopt units in every conflict the Army has fought. Between request to her. He was killed in a firefight a couple of weeks later.
July 9. You could be the winner of $10, wars, though, participation waned somewhat, Patterson said. Patterson could have frozen in pity, admirers said, but instead
000 if you make three consecutive putts
But since the beginning of the Global War on Terror, the number she rallied the city council of San Mateo to officially adopt the
in a row. The first putt will be from a
of cities adopting units has tripled. unit and citizens across the community began sending packages.
distance of 10 feet; if the contestant
“We’re really moving,” said Patterson, adding that 20 cities Eventually, the city had medallions printed for every Soldier in
makes the 10-foot putt they advance to
the second putt. The second putt is from in Kentucky have adopted units over the past four months. the company, and Patterson hand-carried the medallions to
a distance of 25 feet. If the contestant “It’s been snowballing,” Patterson said, adding that she Vietnam. She went to the Military Assistance Command – Vietnam,
makes the second putt, they advance to would like to have representatives in all 50 states to help in Saigon, and asked if she could present the medals in person.
the third and final putt from a distance of communities adopt Army units. “MACV didn’t know what to do with her,” Raymond said. He
50 feet. If all three putts are made and all “She’s truly an American hero,” said Brig. Gen. Vincent explained that USO troupes were not even allowed into the northern
conditions have been met the contestant Brooks, the Army’s chief of Public Affairs, before he presented part of Vietnam where the 101st was then stationed. Eventually,
will win $10,000. Visit Camp Casey Golf Patterson an award for her volunteer efforts over the past 38 though, A Company was called off the line and her brother’s
Course to find out rules and regulations years. platoon leader, 1st Lt. Steve Patterson, was sent down to Saigon
or to pick up a registration card. “It’s really volunteerism in its finest,” said retired Maj. Gen. to escort Linda and bring her to the unit.
Fred Raymond. “Now Linda is my escort for life,” Steve Patterson said. He
Submitting to TMCW “Some people have a cause, but they tire of it,” Raymond went to San Mateo upon retuning from Vietnam and proposed
To have an event or activity highlighted said. “She never stopped thinking of Soldiers.” soon after. The former lieutenant was presented a Freedom Team
in The Morning Calm Weekly, send Raymond commanded A Company, 1/327th Airborne Salute commendation for his help with ASA.
event information and a point of contact Infantry as a captain in Vietnam. A number of other veterans A number of National Guard and Army Reserve units are being
name and telephone number, to of the unit were also present at the ceremony last night. adopted this year, Patterson said, adding that she would like to
MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil.
“The most important thing in Vietnam was mail,” said former see the number increase even further.
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Humphreys elementary students solve a mystery

By Roger Edwards graders) were given a murder mystery to
Area III Public Affairs solve, those in the lower grades (K-2nd) had
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Students at to solve the case of “Who Borrowed Mr.
Humphreys American Elementary School Bear.”
have been involved in their own “Crime Scene “We approached the project the same
Investigation” over the last few weeks, in a way,” said Burgher. “Students were brought
program conducted by David Burgher, the in on a Monday to view the crime scene and
gifted education teacher. collect evidence. An evidence board was set
“Offering the program was originally up with pictures of the suspects and known
inspired by a former college teacher of mine, facts listed, and students spent the next three
who used a similar program as an enrichment days evaluating the evidence and drawing
tool,” said Burgher. conclusions.
“It’s multi-disciplinary enrichment activity “There is no ‘right’ answer to the
that requires the kids use logic as well as the project,” said Burgher, “the requirement is
tools they’ve been learning to solve a that the student name a suspect as the guilty
problem.” party and support that conclusion from the
While the older students (3rd - 6th gathered evidence.”

Jazimine Salazar (left), Michaela Russell (center) and a classmate evaluate the evidence they PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

collected at the crime scene, drawing conclusions as to the guilt or innocence of the four Jemi Banks, Jayleen Ramos, Kimberly Portter, Chae Han and Aaron Hattey (left to right) visit
suspects. the crime scene and collect evidence at the beginning of the week-long “mystery.”

Area III BOSS president encourages Soldiers to get involved

By Roger Edwards Mastromarino talked about plans
Area III Public Affairs BOSS has put in place.
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Area III “For instance, we’re going to make
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers theAll Nighters a monthly event,” he said.
progam is a winner and was presented the One of the BOSS plans is to start
awards to prove it during the Annual BOSS offering trips in conjunction with the
conference at Camp Humphreys on April United Service Organizations. “We’ve got
19 to 22. Spc. Christopher Mastromarino, a trip to Everland set for next weekend”
Area III BOSS president said “It’s the hard he said, “and one to our bungee jumping
work of an outstanding council the best venue.
volunteers going that makes us winners.” “Other things we”ll be doing this
One of the unique things about the Area summer include volunteering to help out
III BOSS, an Army program, is that it with the children’s games at Freedom Fest
includes not only Soldiers but members of during the Independance Day weekend
the Air Force as well. and more block parties. The next one is
“We try to always have something going slated for June 25. And there is going to
on,” he continued. “This is our second ‘All be a lot more trips. We intend to have a
Nighter’ and we’ve got about 50 people in white-water rafting trip in late July.
the Community Activity Center enjoying the Mastromarino continued saying that
activities -- before the movie lets out. every Soldier should become part of
ROGER EDWARDS
“We want to offer the single Soldier an BOSS. “The organization is there for their
Spc. Christopher Mastromarino, Area III BOSS president, takes another one on the chin for alternate place to be from the barracks or benefit,” he said. “Just check with the unit
Area III Soldiers. the clubs on base or in town.” BOSS representative for information.
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Powerlifting Meet
The Area III Powerlifting Meet will
be Saturday at Camp Humphreys gym.
Humphreys unit assists ROK sister unit
For information, call 753-8810. By Roger Edwards “An Aviation Safety Action Message transfers input at the controls to action
Area III Public Affairs had been sent out, requiring all CH-47 in the helicopter rotors,” he said. “The
Retiree Appreciation Day CAMP HUMPHREYS -- The 2nd helicopters have a non-destructive inspection was to make sure that the
Saturday is Retiree Appreciation Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment inspection made of their swasher plates,” plates had not developed cracks that
Day in Area III. Enjoy free food and received a request May 19, to assist the said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Russ Hays, could lead to loss of the aircraft.”
beverages from noon to 2 p.m. at the Republic of Korea’s 301st Aviation 2nd battalion maintenance officer. Non-destructive testing of the swasher
bowling center, and free bowling and Battalion “Unicorns.” “The swasher plate is the device that plate requires an electrical current be
miniature golf from 2 to 5 p.m. applied across the plate and a meter to
read the results. Cracks reduce the current
Do you want to become a flow and call for the aircraft to be declared
Warrant Officer? non-mission capable until repaired.
A warrant officer recruiting team will The 301st had been unable to get a
visit the Camp Humphreys Education needed meter adapter from Boeing and
Center Monday – June 24 to brief
was unable to perform the required
interested Soldiers on required
inspection.
qualifications and on application
“I saw this as a great opportunity to
procedures. Briefings are at 9:30 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m. daily. Contact WO1 do some cross training,” said Hays,
Gordon at 753-7598. Or send e-mail to who, “cleared it, and made
CW3 Anthony Edwards, U.S. Army arrangements.”
Recruiting, at May 24, Hays and non-destructive
anthony.edwards@usarec.army.mil. inspection technicians Sgts. Keith
Watkins and Noah Oregel and Spc.
Adult, Infant, Child CPR Michael Quinonez, and Sgt Han Yong-
& First Aid Training ho boarded a helicopter for the 40-mile
The American Red Cross offers the trip to Echon and the 301st Avn. Bn.
above training June 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 According to Hays, Unicorn
p.m. in Building 262. Cost for the technicians had done an excellent job of
training is $35. Pre-pay is required. For preparing the helicopters to be inspected
information call 753-7172. and the majority were completed before
lunch.
Baby sitter Training “The job took about three hours total,”
The American Red Cross offers said Hays, “and all but one aircraft
baby sitter training Tuesday and U.S. ARMY PHOTO
passed the inspection.
Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost
Sgt Keith Watkins, 2nd Division 52nd Aviation Regiment non-destructive inspection technician, “Only a few hours and our efforts
for the training is $25. Pre-pay is
required. For information call 753-7172. checks his technique as a ROK 301st Aviation Battalion technician performs the required helped increase the 301st readiness rate
inspection on a CH-47 swasher plate. by 33 percent.”

Humphreys readies for multi-day Freedom Fest ‘05

Construction of the aquatic park and multi- Area III MWR is partnering with the Camp with a wide variety of goods from all over the Free bus transportation is being planned
purpose fields near the Nitewatch II left the Humphreys AAFES store to present a Freedom region,” he added. to take anyone who wants to view the
Area III Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff Fest at the post exchange paring lot. The fun Kurt Brunen, AAFES manager, thinks the fireworks to Osan Air Base. Check The
without a venue for the traditional July Fourth will take place July 2, 3 and 4. top draws for the bazaar will be giftware from Morning Calm Weekly next week for details.
fireworks. Although Humphreys won’t have MWR marketing director, Mike Mooney China and Thailand and electronic items. The final event in the five-day fun fest is a
fireworks this year, the community will have a says there will be a variety of fun, games and “The Camp Humphreys community chance to see professional Korean baseball
blow-out weekend beginning June 30, with a entertainment for everyone in an outdoor bazaar requested something like this,” Brunen said. team Suwon Hyundai Unicorns, the
Boxing Smoker co-sponsored by 35th Air format. One of the most popular games is the “This will be an opportunity to shop items not defending Korean professional baseball
Defense Artillery in the post gym at 6 p.m. MWR Fishbowl. Each day, hopefuls will have normally available in the store and it will offer champions. A package including
A concert will be staged in building 1029, a chance to win a round-trip airline ticket. something special for JulyFourth.” transportation, box lunch and box seat
D Co. 52nd Aviation Battalion hangar “MWR will provide the entertainment and He added that there will be prizes and give- admission has been arranged. Interested
beginning at 7 p.m. July 1. contests and AAFES will have over 20 vendors aways throughout the three-day event. persons should contact the CAC at 753-8828.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Camps Long and Eagle Chess Tourney 2 p.m. Saturday
Saturday,, July 2 Monday
Monday,, July 4
Friday
Friday,, July 1 Korean Pool Tourney 3 p.m. Darts Clinic 11 p.m., Doubles Air Hockey 1 p.m., 5, 10 and 20 K Run
Open Swim Meet, Camp Eagle 9-Ball Tourney 5 p.m. X-Box Marathon 3 p.m. (Register at the Gym at 7 a.m., Race at 8)
Indoor Pool Spades Tourney 8 p.m. One-Pitch Softball at Soldier’s Park (July 2 and 3) Lip Sync Contest
Saturday
Saturday,, July 2 Camp Long Softball Field Noon to 8 p.m. Summer Basketball and Racket Ball Tourneys Taco Bell Pepper Eating Contest
Camp Long CAC Big Glove Boxing, Mini-Golf, Jousting Arena, Sumo (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) Humphreys Trivia B
Samaksun Holiday Morning Sits, Air Bubble Gym, Dunk Tank, Pie Throwing Chop Stick Skills 11 a.m., BK Wimpy Challenge Unit Humvee Pull
Hike 8 a.m. and (Burger Eating Contest) 1 p.m., Water Balloon Toss 3 Miniature Golf (free) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New DVD Movie w/popcorn 4 p.m. FIREWORKS at 9 p.m. No-Hands Kimchi Pie Eating Contest Open Bowling (free) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
American Pool Tourney 7 p.m. How Low Can You Go Limbo Paintball on the Lemon Lot Course
Table Tennis Tourney 8 p.m. Camp Humphreys Freedom Fest (Gun, protective gear and
Darts Tourney 9 p.m. Main Exchange Parking Lot Sunday
Sunday,, July 3 the 1st 50 paintball rounds free)
One-Pitch Softball Tourney Gaming Challenge at 11 a.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Softball Field Check with MWR or the CAC for Showdown at High Noon, 3 Person Cutthroat Pool,
Sunday
Sunday,, July 3 contest details and prizes! Pocketless Korean Pool at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 5
Camp Eagle Softball Field American 9-Ball at 4 p.m. SUWON HYUNDAI UNICORNS Pro. Baseball
Horseshoe Tourney, 4-on-4 Volleyball, Tug-O- Friday
Friday,, July 1 Patriotic Movie Marathon at 6 p.m. $20 per person includes transportation, box
War 50-Hour Beard Growing Contest Wrap Your Mummy seat, box lunch. Reservations NLT June 27 a
(Begins 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 1 Popeye’s How Wing Challenge must. See your CAC.
Camp Long CAC Judging 3 p.m. July 4) Balloon Blowing
X-Box/PS2 Tourneys 1 p.m. 8 Ball Doubles 4 p.m., Mixed Doubles Table Tennis at Apple Pie Eating Contest
6 p.m. and Foosball 8 p.m. Humphreys Fear Factor
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Nitewatch II Café moves to Tommy D’s during renovation
By Susan Barkley “I want to have a thriving club for Hart is also looking at featuring some Hart invites everyone to check out
Area III Public Afffairs the community where people can feel new menu items later this summer in Tommy D’s saying, “It’s not the old
CAMP HUMPREYS – The popular at ease,” Hart said. He added that he Mean Gene’s. Freedom’s Inn anymore.”
Nitewatch II Café moved operations to thinks the foot traffic into his facility According to Hart, a recent Community Operations Director,
Tommy D’s Monday to clear the way will encourage people to think of Tommy renovation to Tommy D’s has resulted Mike Ross said not only will the
for a $420,000 non-appropriated funded D’s for lunch, evening entertainment and in new restrooms, replacing of some Nitewatch have a new look and new
renovation that will take approximately special bookings. ceiling tiles, new landscaping and a patio menu, there will be a new name as well.
90 days. When completed the Nitewatch Hart says he has karaoke Thursday, in front of the building. The debut of the ‘Alaska Mining
will be transformed into a Pacific Friday and Saturday nights, with Tommy D’s hours of operation are Company’ will take dining at Camp
Northwest theme resturant. Customers Thursday and Saturday devoted to R&B 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday – Humphreys to a new level.
will be able to enjoy a fireplace in the while Friday features country and Top Thursday and 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. or “There will be more seafood, different
front room, booths and a rustic décor 40 music. He plans to host talent later on weekends. Hart said that after lunch and dinner menus, and an
that will tie the front room in with The searches and as many off-shore bands alcohol service stops at 1 a.m. he stays expanded array of selections,” Ross
Cave. as he can book. He can also book the open for food service as long as people stated. “We’re doing this to meet
Kim Pyong-yong, Nitewatch II Alfresco Cafe for special events. are there enjoying themselves. community expectations.”
manager, said his whole operation has
moved. Customers will find the same
menu, including nightly specials and
lunch buffets, in the temporary location
in Tommy D’s. Mongolian BBQ and the
steak specials will be cooked at the Food service will remain
Alfresco Cafe and will be served either available at the bowling center
on the patio or in the dining room. Hours while renovations are under
of operation are 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. way next door.
Monday – Friday and 8 a.m. to 9:30
p.m. on weekends. A breakfast menu
is available until 10:30 a.m. during the
week and until 11 a.m. on the weekend.
The weekend breakfast buffets and
champagne brunch buffet will continue
on the regular schedule.
Tommy D’s manager, Herb Hart, said
he expects the temporary Nitewatch
operation to be a good thing for his
club.

The builders are keeping busy

Humphreys construction projects abound

CAMP HUMPREYS – Among the of family housing with an underground
current construction projects at Camp garage is under way.
Humphreys are new barracks buildings New classroom space will be added
at Zoeckler Station and the largest at the current Humphreys American
barracks building in South Korea near Elementary School and a project to
the confinement facility. construct a new campus is planned to
The expanded parking lot appended accommodate a growing student
to the new Humphreys commissary, is population.
nearing completion, while a new phase Improvements are everywhere.

New construction such as this building near

The two wings of the new barracks complex at the control tower, is changing the face of Camp
Zoeckler Station near completion. Humphreys.

Construction has begun on the largest The Directorate of Resource Management is

barracks building in South Korea. getting some new parking.

Though currently scarce, parking at the new commissary will be plentiful when the parking lot is Camp Humphreys families will have new housing available with the completion of phase two of
completed. the family housing project which includes underground parking.
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BOSS Beach Blast is big success in balmy Busan

Korea Region MWR are very happy with that.” Last year’s
BUSAN -- With the help of the event, held on a weather-plagued
Korea Region Morale, Welfare and Memorial Day weekend drew less than
Recreation Division, servicemembers 200 participants.
stationed on the peninsula kicked off As the Friday evening events were
the summer in style with BOSS’s 12th under way, MWR representatives
Annual Beach Blast. The two-day continued to work behind the scenes in
Better Opportunities for Single and preparation for the weekend’s grand
Unaccompanied Service-members finale – the BOSS Beach Blast. Although
Summer Beach Blast was held at countless hours were already spent
Song Jung Beach in Busan. The event preparing for the huge beach barebecue,
attracted single and unaccompanied more that 50 volunteers from the host
servicemembers from Busan to the installation continued to carry out the
DMZ. final coordination and planning. Rallying
Many servicemembers viewed the the troops, O Kyong-sung, Camp Hialeah
event as an excellent opportunity to Community Activities Center director,
get a little bit of “R&R” from the high and his volunteers worked late into the
stresses put on them guarding night and awoke at sunrise to ensure
“Freedom’s Frontier.” It also allowed everything was in place for the hundreds
them an economical way to escape of servicemembers scheduled to arrive
the monotony of barracks life and to in a matter of hours. Though a bit bleary
kick back in a beach setting. eyed, the volunteers gathered during the
According to Robert Lattanzi, early morning to load trucks, transport
recreation program manager, “This food and materials, set up tents and fire
is our largest BOSS event supported up the grills. Working constantly
by a huge servicemember and throughout the day, these volunteers
volunteer force. Servicemembers showed true MWR spirit by never letting
sign up for this event because it is their exhaustion get the best of them.
well organized and it’s focused on O KYONG-SUNG Local BOSS Soldiers and peninsula-
their having a good time through The 10-person pyramid-building contest just one of many events held at the Better Opportunities for wide MWR advisors took the lead in
competitive and social events. We do Single and unaccompanied Servicemembers Summer Beach Blast at Song Jung Beach in Busan. conducting all the weekend events. “It
the best we can to make them forget weekend’s kick-off events – the Day weekend so we wouldn’t have to was great seeing the BOSS Soldiers
the rigors of their duty.” bodybuilding and karaoke competitions. compete with all of the other events working hand-in-hand with the MWR
Participating servicemembers Held at Camp Hialeah’s Pusan Pub, the taking place on the peninsula,” said Sgt. advisors,” said Staff Sgt. Bernadette
began the weekend by boarding events packed the house. Kenneth Richardson, Area IV BOSS Javois, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
buses provided by local installations “This year we decided to hold the coordinator. “We had a great turnout
and headed to Busan for the Beach Blast the week after Memorial with more than 600 participants, so we See BOSS
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Camp Hialeah change of command marks beginning of end

By Galen Putnam as both a combat service His military education includes the Quartermaster
Area IV Public Affairs support and base Basic and Advanced Courses, the Petroleum Officer
CAMP HENRY – In what was likely the last operations commander, Course and the Joint Forces Staff College. He has
change of command involving top leadership at Jeff made both look also attended Airborne, Parachute Rigger,
Camp Hialeah, the reins were handed over to the easy. He has truly Jumpmaster and Air Assault schools.
man tasked to oversee the closure of the garrison excelled in every aspect Dansereau holds a bachelor of science degree in
during a change of command ceremony held on of this enormously business management from Rhode Island College
the historic installation’s helipad Wednesday. stressful position.” and a master of arts degree in national security and
Incoming commander Lt. Col. Roger A. Ludwig served as strategic studies from the Naval War College.
Dansereau, whose previous assignment was with commander of Camp His awards include the Defense Meritorious
Joint Task Force Six at Fort Bliss, Texas, where he Hialeah Garrison and Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the
served as chief, Logistics, Plans and Operations, Pusan Storage Facility Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster,
J4 Directorate, took over for outgoing commander since September 2002, Lt. Col. Roger A. Dansereau the Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf
Jeffery K. Ludwig whose next assignment will be having extended his tour clusters, the Joint Service Achievement Medal with
with Headquarters, U.S. Army Combined Armed to allow his son to graduate from Pusan American one oak leaf cluster, and the Army Achievement
Support Command, Fort Lee, Va. School. Medal with one oak leaf cluster.
Dansereau will also serve as commander of the Dansereau, a native of Rhode Island, enlisted in The main area of Hialeah was once owned by
Pusan Storage Facility. the National Guard in 1983. After attending Reserve Cho Sun Racing Association and was used as a
The ceremony was co-hosted by Col. Donald J. Officer Training, he was commissioned in May horse racing stadium, during the period Japan
Hendrix, Area IV Support Activity commander, and 1985. occupied Korea. The road encircling the Haven Club
Col. Charles J. Toomey Jr., commander of the He has held a variety of command and staff was the track. The round portion of the building
Materiel Support Center – Korea at Camp Carroll. positions including: executive officer, Headquarters was used to place bets and to gain admission.
Hendrix praised Ludwig for his commitment and and Headquarters Company, Joint Task Force During World War II, the area was used by the
performance. Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras; commander, Japanese Imperial Army to train and bivouac troops.
“Jeff touched everyone here today in one way 227th Quartermaster Company, 101st Division After Liberation Day, Aug. 15 1945, the first U.S.
or another. In three tours commanding garrisons Support Command, 101st Airborne Division (Air Army troops in Korea occupied the camp.
or directly watching over community operations, I Assault); and chief of supply, Allied Forces Southern The Camp Hialeah is scheduled to close by August
have never seen it done better,” he said. “Dual-hatted Europe in Naples, Italy. 2006.
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Junior Golf Program

Toastmasters the talk of Busan
The Evergreen Golf Club will
conduct its 2005 Junior Golf Club offers chance
Program July 11-15 for golfers age
5-17. Registration and payment of to improve self,
speaking skills
fees will take place 5:30 p.m. July 8
at the Evergreen Golf Course Pro
Shop. Registration fee of $25
includes instruction, amenities bag, By Christie Vanover
awards and party. For information, Contributing Writer
call Ray Cragun at 764-4601 or the CAMP HENRY – Sometime in one’s
Golf Shop at 764-4628. military career, a Soldier will have to
address a crowd. Whether it’s a sergeant
Sure Start going before a promotion board, a first
The Taegu American School Sure sergeant at formation or a general
Start program is accepting speaking at a ceremony, the task is
applications for fall 2005. Children
inevitable.
must be four years of age or older
According to a 2001 Gallup Poll, 40
by Oct. 31. Applicants must be
percent of adults have a fear of public
military command sponsored and
have ranks between E-1 and E-4.
speaking, but a newly chartered
Class size is limited. Applications are organization in Busan can help Soldiers
due by Aug. 5. For information, call face their fears and prepare for the
the school at 768-9501. unavoidable task.
Toastmasters International has
Artists Wanted operated out of Camp Hialeah since
Camp Carroll is looking for September 2003. In December 2004, the
volunteers to improve the chapter was officially chartered, and last acknowledged that Toastmasters develops
community and brighten up the month, the Gaya International better leaders. He encouraged people to
fitness center and the outdoor pool. Toastmasters Club celebrated its new attend a couple of meetings, so they can
For information, call Mark Juliano at accomplishment. learn more about the chapter.
765-8118. “We teach folks how to be prepared for Meetings are held twice a month at
a speech, and when they’re prepared, they various locations throughout Busan.
Camp Carroll Pool are more confident. When they’re more Once someone decides to join, they fill
Hours confident, they deliver a speech better,” said out an application and current members
Hours for the Camp Carroll indoor Anthony Gray, Gaya Chapter president. cast a vote of acceptance.
pool are 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, The chapter is open to anyone and is “We want a club of committed people
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
comprised of mostly military, civilian in order to keep the club focused and
Outdoor pool hours are 11:30 a.m. –
employees and Korean Nationals. worthwhile,” said O’Leary.
4:30 p.m. daily. For information, call
Members undergo a 10-speech Initial dues are $39.50, and include
Mark Juliano 765-8118.
training program designed at developing manuals and other training resources.
Rape, Drug and Fraud their public speaking and leadership skills. Initial dues for Korean Augmentation to
Awareness Briefings The first speech is an icebreaker where the U.S. Army and U.S. Soldiers ranked
The 20th Military Police Detachment new speakers talk about themselves. E-4 and below are paid through the Camp
SUZANNE KOO
(Criminal Investigation Division) on “The first is very heart-pounding,” said Hialeah Women’s Club scholarship fund.
Gray. “You can see the blood pumping Assistance is also available for civilian The Busan Gaya International Toastmasters
Camp Henry offers rape, drug and
through their veins. Then, after they employees. “An Office of Personnel Club former president and founding father, Paul
fraud awareness briefings upon
speak, they have an epiphany and realize Management directive supports O’Leary, takes to the podium.
request. All commanders and first
sergeants are encouraged to schedule they can actually do it. They have a Toastmasters because of its professional questions to how to give proper eye
these briefings for the unit. To n e w f o u n d development contact to board members, Gray said.
schedule a briefing or for information, confidence.” In addition to hard work, O’Leary
call James Seaton at 768-8225.
“I’ve seen people go up advantages,” said
Gray notices O’Leary. emphasized that members also have a lot
improvements as early to the podium and look According to the of fun. During the charter celebration, the
Korea Theater Support as the second speech, like a statue.” directive, “managers 75 people in attendance got a taste of the
Center TECH Help which is based on may allow an fun.
If you are experiencing computer something the member – Anthony Gray employee to attend A Table Topics Master told guests she
problems at work, the Korea Theater is passionate about. “You see this Toastmasters Club meetings during work was Noah and she assigned volunteer
Support Center can solve your speakers an animal to portray. Then, they
transformation almost overnight. You see hours.”
technical issues. Dial TECH (8324)
an immeasurable change. The Gaya Chapter has 24 members, had to convince Noah why they and their
from any DSN phone for technical
As they go on for their next eight 20 of whom are chartered. Experienced mate should be given the last two passages
support. For information, call 2nd Lt.
speeches, then you see the refinement members are married up with novice on the ark.
Frank Barrell at 764-4433.
where they develop their own character. members to provide mentorship. O’Leary said the sales pitches were
RESUMIX Training You see them taking on the identity of Gray said Soldiers shouldn’t be very entertaining, and they got three new
The Employment Readiness Program at their profession,” Gray said. intimidated by joining the new group or members from the celebration.
the Camp Henry Army Community “I’ve seen people that go up to podium speaking in front of a crowd. “I know “Membership ebbs and flows because
Service is offering hands-on RESUMIX and look like a statue, stiff as a board, what it was like to be a young private,” of the transitioning of Soldiers and civil
training. For information or an looking down at their notes. Now a year- said the retiree. “Members really love to servants. It’s a constant challenge to recruit
appointment, call Lettie Villarosa at 768- and-a-half later, they’re loose as a goose, work with young people because the members,” O’Leary said.
7951. making eye contact, changing inflection majority of them are professionals in their However, once a person becomes a
Travel Voucher of their voices. They’re really getting a own right. It’s a structured environment, member, they can relocate to one of 9,300
Submission hold of the audience, where as when they but it’s very non-threatening.” sanctioned Toastmasters International
Travel vouchers submitted to any Area first came in, you would think they would It can also help junior enlisted clubs worldwide.
IV finance office must include the never learn to speak in front of a group,” Soldiers develop successful techniques To learn about how to join the Busan
original voucher and one copy. For Gray said. for passing promotion boards. “We chapter, call Gray at 763-7771 or 011-
information, call Staff Sgt. Stacy Drexel The Busan chapter’s former president teach skills such as how to adjust the 9671-1569 or e-mail him at
at 768-6125. and founding father, Paul O’Leary, also level of your voice when answering grayanthonyj@korea.army.mil.
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Korean honors fallen U.S. Soldiers on Hill 770

By Kevin Jackson hilltops. So far from home – yet they
Area IV Public Affairs gave their life’s blood so that the people
of Korea might experience the fresh
CAMP HENRY – An unexpected breezes of life, liberty and the pursuit of
donation from a Korean who appreciates happiness,” Marsi said to open the
the contributions of past and present service.
U.S. servicemembers to his country led The donor has never climbed the
to a chaplain and a flight crew holding a 2,300-foot Seobuk Mountain because it
small memorial service on a hilltop near would take a climber in good condition
Masan. several hours and he is handicapped. He
The 53-year-old Korean man, who instead relies on a Buddhist priest to read
asked to remain anonymous in his letter the inscription on the Hill 770 monument
to Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, U.S. Forces to him.
Korea commanding general, expressed “Every time the priest climbs the
his sincere appreciation to steep mountain, he reads the inscription
servicemembers and requested the for me. And we meditate and pray for
money be used to commemorate the the fallen servicemembers. Capt.
fallen Soldiers from the Korean War at Timmons and 100 servicemembers lost SEBASTIAN SCIOTTI
Hill 770. their lives and this is such a tragedy,” Spc. Brandon Pate (left) and Warrant Officer 1 Gerald Jactillana (right) from Company A, 2-52nd
Area IV Support Activity – Busan he said in his letter to LaPorte dated April General Support Aviation Battalion (South) at Walker Army Heliport (H-805), carry the flowers
Chaplain (Capt.) Robert Marsi, a three- 22, 2005. purchased with a donation by a Korean man to the Hill 770 Memorial on Seokbuk Mountain near
man flight crew from Company A, 2- Capt. Robert L. Timmons of the Masan. Area IV Support Activity-Busan Chaplain Robert Marsi presided over a short memorial
52nd General Support Aviation Battalion 5th Cavalry Regiment was killed in service for the 100 fallen U.S. Soldiers from the Korean War at Hill 770 Aug. 23, 1950.
(South) at Walker Army Heliport (H- action on Hill 770 near Masan along
805), and a photographer made the with the other Soldiers Aug. 23, 1950. it was dedicated in November 1995 by and personal standpoint,” said Chief
flight. Upon arrival atop Hill 770, Marsi The Seobuk Mountain “battle enabled Lt. Gen. Richard F. Timmons, 8th Army Warrant Officer Michael Carey, who
lead the group through a 15-minute the United Nations Forces to conduct commanding general and son of the coordinated the flight mission. “Not
service, which included several prayers, a counter attack as the 5th Regiment deceased; Maj. Gen. Ha Jae-pyung, 39th many people knew a battle was fought
placement of the flowers, a moment of of the 25th U.S. Division defeated the ROK Division commanding general; on this site so it heightened our Soldiers’
silence and honorary salute. North Korean Army in August 1950 39th Division Soldiers; and the residents awareness of the sacrifices that our
“This past weekend, the people of during the Korean War,” according to of the local community. fellow Soldiers made to protect
America remembered those who gave the inscription on the monument. It The flight crew was pleased to freedoms on this peninsula.
their lives in service of our nation. was one of numerous fierce battles participate in the mission. “I’m grateful that we had an
Today, we remember those who in defense of the Pusan perimeter. “It was a unique opportunity for opportunity to make it happen.”
sacrificially gave their lives on these The monument’s inscription indicates several reasons from both a professional

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Red Cross volunteers recognized for service to community

By Christie Vanover according to Finch, is Sandy Gallagher. animals. “Most are just abandoned. It’s McCarthy, at 768-8126.
Contributing Writer She has worked at the vet clinic for horrible,” she said. Interested volunteers can state the
CAMP HENRY — The Area IV Red more than three years, averaging 100 She also loves volunteering. “I get type of work they would like to do.
Cross held its Annual Volunteer hours per month. more out of volunteering. It’s not like a After filling out paperwork and
Recognition Ceremony at the “Sandy has been a tremendous help,” job. You don’t get tired of it. You can undergoing a background check,
Evergreen Community Club May 24. said Sgt. Adrienne Denham, a food find somewhere to go to do something McCarthy said she will try to place
“These volunteers sacrificed their inspector assigned to Vet Services. that you really like,” she added. volunteers in positions they are interested
valuable time in order to enhance the “She’s adopted more strays out than any Red Cross volunteers work in and qualified for.
community, so we needed to recognize other person here.” specifically with the medical Red Cross volunteers recognized
their efforts,” said Jimmy Finch, station Gallagher voluntarily stood in front community at locations like the dental include: Cho Seon Hee; Cho Yun Chu;
manager, Area IV Red Cross. of the Post Exchange with strays to let clinic and veterinary clinic. Additionally, Chong Ho Tae; Marietta Dixon; Sandy
The Red Cross acknowledges all of people know what animals were at risk health and safety volunteers teach water Gallagher; Douglas Keyes; Kim Hyung
its volunteers annually, from those just of being put down. “Our adoption ratio safety and adult, infant and child CPR. Jun; Kim Ji Hyang; Lee Byung Joo;
starting out to those like Chong Ho Tae, was about 95 percent with her here. She Last year, the Red Cross logged a Michael Mattoon; Pak Hyon Kyu; Park
a health and safety instructor who really cared about the animals,” said total of 5,721 volunteer hours. Kyong; Jennifer Procter; Son Ki Sook;
contributed more than 1,000 hours in Denham. To learn about volunteer Son Young Ran; Yang Yu Jin; Yi Chong
one year. Gallagher said she commits so much opportunities, contact the Installation Hwa; Yi Mi Ryeong; Yi Sang Yop; Yi Yun
Another exceptional volunteer, time to the clinic because she loves the Volunteer Coordinator, Bonnie Hui; Yu Yong Pong; and Brittany Weigle.

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U.S. Army BOSS representative. jalapeño eating contests and a hula-hoop contest. provided round-trip airline tickets.
As the sun peaked signaling the start of the main Although the majority of the funding came from There are always challenges when planning an
event, servicemembers flooded the beach for food KORO BOSS non-appropriated funds, the event event of this magnitude, but ultimately all the hard
and friendly competition. In between munching on would not have been possible without the support work put forth was worth the effort according to
hot dogs, hamburgers and baked beans, of the many sponsors. The Noncommissioned organizers.
servicemembers participated in a number of events Officers Association, the U.S. Airline Alliance, “We (Area IV) host the event every year and it
including beach volleyball, sand sculpting, tug-of- American Women’s Club of Korea Thrift Shop takes a lot of work but it gives you a wonderful
war and 10-person pyramid building competitions. Association, Coca Cola, Gold’s Gym and Pusan feeling to see everybody enjoying themselves,”
Of these, the beach volleyball tournament was the Grand Hotel all contributed to make the event a Richardson said. “The Area I Soldiers in particular
big hit of the weekend. Four-person teams battled success. Coca Cola donated 100 cases of Coca Cola asked if we could do something like this more often
it out for the right to claim the title “King of the products; NCOA provided cash awards, American since they don’t get the chance to get out of Warrior
Sand.” Women’s Club of Korea Thrift Shop Association Country very often. We have such great beaches
Soldiers also participated in watermelon and provided cash awards and the U.S. Airline Alliance down here. It would be great if we could.”

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Learn Korean Easily

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Language Instructor
Minsook Kwon

Word of the week

‘peel - luem’
The phrase of the week
“Where can I buy film?”

Peel-luem oe-dee-soe sah-yo?

film Where can I buy

Conversation of the week

Yoe-gee noe-moo
moe-shee-soe-yo.

Joeng-mahl-eem-nee-dah.

Sah-jeen
jjee-goe-due-reel-ggah-yo?

Neh.

oo-sue-seh-yo.

(Chee-jue)!