Volume 2, Issue NNo.o. 20 P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING IN THE R EPUBLIC OF KOREA March 5, 2004
Soldiers battle
mud, evaluation
Story, photos by David McNally
Area I Public Affairs Office
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prevent potential contamination from reopened Tuesday after being closed for
flowing out of the area. Containment the weekend and Korean Independence
basins were also built to trap fuel and Movement Day break. Its 50,000-gallon
assist in fuel recovery. The small spill fuel storage tanks will be replenished
site has been marked with yellow tape by fuel trucks. Helicopter missions at
and declared off-limits to protect the Camp Humphreys airfield were not
personnel and equipment during the affected by the leak or cleanup
cleanup operation. operation, according to officials here.
U.S. Forces Korea, Installation “This has been a good example of
Management Agency-Korea Region, Far many people from a number of diverse
East District, U.S. Army Corps of organizations quickly coming together
Engineers, Area III, and Defense Energy to get a tough job done. Despite our
Supply Center personnel are onsite to best efforts to prevent events like this
supervise and monitor fuel recovery and from happening, they do occasionally
cleanup. A Korean environmental happen. Our team has as done a great
contractor has brought two “bio- job minimizing negative impacts and
slurper” devices to the site to remove enabling the operational mission to
fuel from the area. continue,” said Paul Stuart, civilian
The helicopter refueling point that executive assistant to the Area III
was closed after the leak was detected commander.
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of USAG, Camp Casey, hosted the dinner Col. Jeff Christiansen, Area I commander (right), kicks off the Warrior Country Army
could be improved followed, after which
to recognize and thank the Soldier Emergency Relief campaign Monday with the first donation. Capt. Samuetta Butler, the
two Soldiers and three KATUSA Soldiers
volunteer teachers, and to promote and Area I campaign coordinator, said there are 23 Area I units participating, with two
were awarded certificates of
work to expand the Good Neighbor representatives from each unit. The representatives will be responsible for collecting
appreciation for their volunteer service
Program, he explained.
to Dongducheon Elementary School last donations within their units, she explained. The campaign runs through mid-May.
The main guest speaker was Rhee
fall’s session. Two representatives from
Myung-sook, chief of education for
Dongducheon City, said Pae. See A dopt-a-school on Page 8
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Thrif
Thriftt Savings Plan Open
Season
The Thrift Savings Plan open season will be from
April 15 – June 30. During this period,
servicemembers can enroll in the plan or make
changes to their existing accounts.
Cheerleaders to Perform
The Tennessee Titans cheerleaders will perform 7
p.m. Tuesday at Camp Howze; Wednesday at Camp
Stanley Gym; March 13 at Rodriguez Range and
March 14 at Camp Page.
The briefings finished at noon. The “The majority of Koreans use public
newcomers then headed to a Korean transportation, so it’s important for
restaurant in downtown Uijeongbu for Soldiers to learn to use it, too,” he said.
lunch. At the restaurant, the Soldiers sat After a brief tour and explanation of
on the floor in traditional Korean style how to use the trains and subways, the
around a long, low table laden with Korean newcomers continued on to an
dishes, including bulgogi and kimchi. amphitheater where a traditional Korean
The local Korean chapter of People- mask dance is performed in the spring
to-People International hosts the monthly and summer. It was too cold for the
lunch. People-to-People is a nonprofit outdoor performance this month, so
organization founded by President Dwight instead the dancers invited the Soldiers
D. Eisenhower in 1956 to enhance inside the practice studio, where they gave
international understanding and friendship lessons on performing the dance.
through educational, cultural and Seo Seung-kook, one of the
humanitarian activities involving the performers, explained the history of the
exchange of ideas and experiences directly dance and the masks they wear. Before
among peoples of different countries and each performance, the dancers make their
diverse cultures, according to its Web site, own masks out of papier-mâché. Then
www.ptpi.org. the masks are painted using pigments
Allen believes it is important for made from ground natural substances,
Soldiers to understand local customs. such as stone, leaves and bark, he said.
“We try to give newcomers a brief Traditionally, the masks are burned after
introduction to Korean culture,” Allen said. each performance.
“That’s why we take them to a Korean After their dance lesson, the Soldiers
restaurant – they get introduced to Korean were each allowed to paint masks of their
eating styles, Korean food and eating with own to take home.
chopsticks.” Although the orientation ended there,
“I’d like to commend the partnership the knowledge and skills the soldiers
between the garrison and People-to- learned will stay with them throughout
People,” Vines said. “Through their their tour here, said Allen. She encourages
donations, we’re able to give the soldiers all newcomers, both civilian and military,
a traditional Korean lunch.” to attend.
Tate said this was his first time eating “If you’re new in the area, you should
in a Korean restaurant. He enjoyed the food definitely come,” she said. “If you are
and learning the customs. It was his interested, just call us up or come by and
favorite part of the orientation, he said. we’ll reserve you a spot.”
After lunch, the newcomers went to “Everyone should come on this trip. It
the Uijeongbu train station. Public was a great experience,” said Tate, adding
transportation is the key to getting out and that it was “the best experience I’ve had
seeing Korea, said John Kang, the ACS in Korea thus far.”
bicultural coordinator and orientation
guide. E-mail stephanie.a. pearson@us.army.mil
Korean traditional cuisine rounds out a free lunch at the newcomer’s orientation Feb. 25.
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17-20, Sep. 20-23, Oct. 18-21. To reserve seats, basic roadmap, but pay close attention for nearly all foods in a well-balanced menus using your newly acquired
visit the Reunion webpage at http:// to what counts as a serving. Trying to diet. Junk-food and fast-food junkies nutrition knowledge and write out a
www.korea.army.mil/pao/cr/reunion.htm or call 723- squeeze five or more servings of fruits will see how an entire day’s allotment detailed shopping list. Arrive at the
3474 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and vegetables into one day’s meals may for calories, fats and sweets can be commissary well rested and well fed.
seem like a huge amount, but it’s really exceeded with just one fast-food meal You’re more likely to reach for high-
AFSC Scholarship not. A 6-ounce glass of 100-percent or super-sized treat. Those high-sugar, calorie, high-fat or high-sodium
Application juice at breakfast is one serving. high-fat and high-calorie favorites can convenience foods when you’re tired
Applications for the annual American Forces Spouses Sprinkle one-fourth cup raisins on a still be on the menu, but only as rare and more tempted by empty calorie
Club scholarship awards are available at the Seoul whole grain cereal like oatmeal, that’s treats, not as daily fare. Low-fat and sweet treats when you’re hungry. Stick
American High School guidance counselor office. All two servings. A one-cup serving of no-fat subscribers will see that a certain to your list as closely as possible, but
applications must be postmarked by April 1. For more vegetable soup for lunch takes you to amount of fat in the diet is necessary. try to take advantage of sale items.
information, visit www.afsckorea.org. three. An afternoon snack of baby Up to 30 percent of total calorie intake Choose the most nutritious buys by
carrots is four. And, just one-half cup is the recommended amount, with taking the time to read nutrition labels
Area II Volunteer of the
Volunteer of cooked vegetables with dinner saturated fats accounting for no more carefully.
ear nomination
Quarter/Year
Quarter/Y brings you to five! Measure servings than about 10 percent of the total fat You’ll leave the checkout counter
Volunteer of the Quarter and Year Nomination Forms in the beginning, if needed, until you allowance. And strict low-carb dieters with grocery bags packed to the brim
are available. Deadline for applications is April 13. For have a firm idea of exactly what a one- will realize they are missing the with nutritious, delicious foods. And
more information, call Faitheleen Henderson at 738- half cup serving of cooked vegetables, important vitamins, minerals and fiber because you’re shopping in the
7510. or three ounces of meat or one-half- supplied by fruits and vegetables and commissary, you’ll have it all at an
cup serving of cooked cereal, rice or whole grain breads, cereals and pastas average savings of 30 percent. What a
FFPI TTraining
raining pasta looks like. because these foods also contain great sense of satisfaction! It’s a routine
Protect yourself and your family by attending Force Once you have a handle on serving carbohydrates. It’s a smart choice to to repeat not just during National
and Family Protection Initiative training at 38th Chemical size and a clear understanding of all the include as many of these foods as Nutrition Month, but every month
Detachment on Yongsan South Post. Classes will be components that make up a healthful possible, by focusing on those with the throughout the year!
held April 12, 13 and May 26 and 27. For more diet, even “good food-bad food” lowest carbohydrate content.
information, call Spc. An at 738-3658. thinkers will understand there’s a place Plan a week’s worth of healthful E-mail kay.blakley@deca.mil
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13, the organization renews its Day and ends with Girl Scout Sabbath on Pedestrians walk under the Yongsan overpass via a newly opened walkway on Yongsan
commitment to help every girl to have March 13. Anyone interested in joining Main Post adjacent to gate 5. The walkway allows easy access to the Main Post Club,
the opportunity to grow strong and Girl Scouts may contact Candy Johnson Moyer Community Services Center and Yongsan Lanes.
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Location
March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 March 11
Phone No.
Kunsan The Return Of The Return Of House Of Sand House Of Sand
782-4987 The Big Bounce The Big Bounce No Show
The King The King And Fog And Fog
Long Something’s Gotta
721-3407 Torque No Show Torque No Show No Show No Show
Give
Osan
784-4930 50 First Dates 50 Firrst Dates 50 First Dates Mona Lisa Smile Mona Lisa Smile Paycheck Paycheck
Page
721-5499 No Show No Show No Show No Show No Show No Show No Show
Red Cloud House Of Sand The Return Of The Return Of House Of Sand Welcome to
732-6620 50 First Dates No Show
And Fog The King The King And Fog Mooseport
Stanley The Return Of House Of Sand House Of Sand Disney’s Welcome to Disney’s
732-5565 No Show
The King And Fog And Fog Teacher’s Pet Mooseport Teacher’s Pet
Yongsan I Welcome to Welcome to Welcome to House Of Sand House Of Sand
738-7389 The Butterfly Effect The Butterfly Effect
Mooseport Mooseport Mooseport And Fog And Fog
Yongsan II The Return Of The Return Of The Return Of
738-7389 Chasing Liberty Chasing Liberty Chasing Liberty Big Fish
The King The King The King
Yongsan III Disney’s Disney’s Disney’s Disney’s Disney’s Disney’s Disney’s
738-7389 Teacher’s Pet Teacher’s Pet Teacher’s Pet Teacher’s Pet Teacher’s Pet Teacher’s Pet Teacher’s Pet
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Spc. Josue Oreus, 305th Quartermaster Company, walks in Sgt. 1st Class Daryl Moment, 305th Quartermaster Company, adjusts a water hose leading from the Imjin River to his unit's
thick, sticky mud caused by two days of heavy rains . water purification unit.
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American and Korean establishment,” such as pool tournaments on Tuesdays, so long and the community really needs a
said Shuman. “In order for the staff to karaoke on Thursdays and dancing on great place to unwind,” said Sgt. Major
be able to talk about the different entrees Saturdays. Michael Novogradac, Headquarters and
to customers, they had to memorize the “The Uptown is a quaint place to sit Headquarters Company, 8th U.S. Army.
ingredients, see how it was prepared and relax while enjoying live music or Hours of operation and additional
and actually taste it so that they could surfing the Internet at your table,” said information about unit functions are
explain it to the customer.” Dan Melton, Area II business manager. available at the Main Post Club or by
Tennessee Titans All customers can expect refined “It offers short order sandwiches and calling 724-5678.
Cheerleaders hospitality, not just good quality food, pizza at Reggie’s Express.”
The Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders are touring Shuman added. The club also hosts unit functions, Editor’s note: Christine Cho is a
Korea. The cheerleaders also will hold a The Main Post Club offers a variety special events and catering. volunteer staff writer for the Area II
cheerleading clinic 1p.m. Saturday at Main Post of activities throughout the week at the “I had a good time at Reggie’s grand Public Affairs Office.
Club Underground. Performances by the Underground and the Uptown Lounge, opening because it has been closed for
cheerleaders are scheduled: 7 p.m. Sunday at the
Camp Greaves gym; 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Camp
Humphreys Community Activities Center; 7 p.m. Camp Page runners celebrate Korean Independance Day
Wednesday at Camp Casey’s Carey Fitness Center;
Thursday in Area IV.
Coaches Needed
Coaches are needed for youth baseball and swim
teams. Coaches for baseball are needed by the end
of March while swim coaches are needed before the
beginning of the swim season in May. For more
information, call Neil Fletcher at 764-4859.
Ski TTrips
rips
The Walker Community Center is hosting an overnight
trip to Yongpyong Ski Resort Saturday and Sunday.
The cost is $120 per person and includes lift tickets
for two days and one night, one night’s
accommodations at a youth hostel, ski and snowboard
rental for two days and transportation.
A day trip to Muju Ski Resort is planned for Monday,
departing 5:30 a.m. and returning at 8 p.m. Optional
fees include ski and snowboard rental, lift tickets PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. MAURICE SKINNER
and admission. Transportation is $10. Call 764-4123 Kang Myong-su (left), Master Sgt. Denise Dockett, and Kim Young-hon run in a Korean Independance Day event Monday in
for more information or to sign up Chuncheon. The Camp Page Soldier and employees participated to show of support for the local community, they said.
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was over. Some Soldiers have already Soldiers who earned the right to wear ceremonies, but this has been the most
Theater Closure departed. There are lots of farewells still cavalry spurs by enduring the honorable. It was an honor to sing for
The Camp Humphreys post theater will be closed being said as others, except for a small squadron’s physically and mentally U.S. and Korean Soldiers who have
Monday - Thursday for installation of a new digital ‘caretaker’ force, leave the unit for other challenging “Spur Ride” several months worked together so well to defend my
sound system. assignments. Only 17 Soldiers will ago, said he had some sadness seeing county.”
remain with the unit during the Longbow Soldiers leaving the squadron. Mathias said leaving Camp Eagle is
Harlem Nights upgrade in Texas that will draw new “The Cav is different. We are a “a difficult thing to do.”
The Omega Psi Phi fraternity will host “Harlem members to the unit. Others from the combat unit,” he said. “There are strong “Camp Eagle, or ‘Fort Apache’ as we
Nights” March 13 at the Osan Air Base Officers “old” squadron are being reassigned to bonds between even enlisted Soldiers prefer to call it, is our home. The
Club. Attire is ‘50s gangster. Door prizes and gifts other units, or leaving the Army. and the officers.” Fighting Sixth is a family,” he said. “The
will be presented. Tickets are $12 in advance, Nobody is making an emotional big Pfc. Lee Sung-heum, another KATUSA camaraderie that we share at this small
with proceeds going to the Omega Psi Phi deal out of it, said Madden, but there is Soldier who served with the cav, sang outpost on Freedom’s Frontier is unlike
Scholarship Fund. For more informatin or “a nostalgic feeling” about everyone the Republic of Korea national anthem any place I have served in my career.
reservations, call 753-8563. leaving. before the squadron colors were cased. There will be many memories that we
Cpl. Chul Ho-do, one of nine KATUSA “I’ve sung ‘Ae Guk Gah’ at many take with us as we leave.”
Women of Distinction
Spotlight
on reading
Vivien Jung from Rick
Cade’s fourth-grade class
at TTaegu
aegu American School
listens intently as Col.
James M. Joyner
Joyner,, Area IV
Support Activity and 20th
Support Group commander
commander,,
reads from “There’s a Boy
in the Girls Bathroom” by
Louis Sachar Wednesday
Several parents and
community members have
read for the class. The next
guest reader slated is Maj.
Gen. Jeanette K . Edmunds,
commanding general of the
19th Theater Support
Command.
hits the road for FTX the customers’ response. “They liked the feel of coming
into the field and conducting their financial business.”
Story, photo by Pvt. Oh Dong-keun Most of the unit’s training involved “real-world
Area IV Public Affairs Office
missions,” according to Hubble.
“We are sending our Financial Support Teams out
to the units that are in the field right now, just like we
CAMP CARROLL – They might work “bankers
would in the real-world environment,” he said. “We
hours” in a cozy building, but for at least for a few
also have set up our defensive fighting positions for
chilly days, Detachment C of the 176th Finance
the Soldiers to train on their basic war-fighting skills.”
Battalion took its entire operation to the field for the
This detachment-level field training exercise also
unit’s field training exercise Feb. 24-26.
serves as a rehearsal for the unit’s upcoming battalion-
“This training is planned to help us to maintain our
level field training exercise.
war-fighting skills,” said Capt. Robert T. Hubble,
“We normally conduct detachment FTXs once a
Detachment C commander. “Because we are a tactical
quarter, and we also have semiannual, battalion FTXs.
finance unit, we need to make sure we can do what
We have the next one coming up in April.” Hubble
we do in the office (and) also out in the field.”
said.
While unit personnel conducted field training, they
“I am a member of the Financial Support Team for
continued to offer all of their normal customer service
this FTX. The team trained on its real-world missions
thanks to their high-speed LAN equipment, that enabled
such as helping customers from the units that are in
them to access the information they need to conduct
the field,” said Spc. Deona Q. Lewis, a military pay
their everyday operations wherever they are.
clerk in Detachment C. “This is my first time doing
“It is typical for us to have the operation set up in
FTX in Korea, and I think it was a good experience
the field during the field exercise,” Hubble said. “We
have out here with us our basic LAN hub so that we Pvt. Maria Rodriguez watches out for potential threats in a for me. Having a good squad leader (Sgt. Angel C.
can have connection to our main server back in the defensive position set up in the field during the 176th Finance Gaillard) who takes care of her soldiers made it a good
office. That lets us to enter customers’ information Battalion field training exercise. training (experience).”
Detachment C, 176th Finance Battalion is now back
into the system and serve the customer accordingly.”
to its normal operating schedule in its offices located
Although they didn’t have any customers during customers,” said Staff Sgt. Maya McMahan,
at Camps Henry, Carroll and Hialeah.
the exercise, they have assisted customers in the field noncommissioned officer in charge, In- and Out-
on previous training exercises. Processing Team, Detachment C. “They were very
“We had some positive feedbacks from our shocked at the fact that we could provide them with E-mail ohdk@usfk.korea.army.mil
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Those top concerns, along with suggested solutions, presented are resolved at the local level. If a resolution married civilian delegate. “The participants came
were briefed at the end of the day to Area IV senior cannot be reached locally, it is elevated to the major together with open minds to look at the issues
leaders including Col. James M. Joyner, Area IV command level. In rare cases, issues are further and come up with solutions. This was a very good
Support Activity commander. elevated to the Department of the Army. forum.”
Each issue briefed was given a title and the scope Last year, only three issues from the Area IV AFAP Joyner praised participants and administrators for
of the issue was presented in simple terms. In addition, Conference were pushed up the chain to the major their efforts.
recommendations on how to resolve the issue were command level. “This morning you were given the task of
also provided. “Very few things have to go up the chain of identifying and resolving areas of concern which
Issues included inadequate Shoppette hours, using command. Issues are identified and dealt with at affect readiness, retention and the overall quality of
alternate medical facilities, lack of bilingual Housing this level,” said J.J. Stewart, Army Community life in Area IV,” he said. “Our Area IV community is
and Department of Public Works staff, in- and out- Services director. “It goes to show that this, along a better place for your raising these concern to me
processing at remote sites, availability of slots at the with the Well Being Council, are the primary means and the lead agents responsible for them. … Your
Child Development Center, and the absence of a college to bring up and solve issues within the Area IV selfless service to our community today demonstrates
and scholarship counselor at Taegu American School community.” our pursuit of continuous improvement that will make
among others. Participants were glad to be a part of the process our community the very best it can be for Army
During the Army Family Action Plan process many and to be able to contribute to Area IV’s quality of life. families.”
issues bubbled to the surface. According to Army “This was a good experience. It was very well
Family Action Plan data, 95 percent of the issues run,” said Edward Compo, who served as a E-mail putnamg@usfk.korea.army.mil