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Bell takes over as UNC/ One down, 12 to go

CFC/USFK commander
U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON — Gen. B. B. Bell assumed command of
United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces
Korea in a ceremony held at Collier Field House Feb. 3, 2006.
The ceremony was co-hosted by Republic of Korea Defense Minister
Yoon Kwang-Ung and Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the U.S.
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Bell assumed command of UNC/CFC/USFK from
Gen. Leon J. LaPorte who had served as the commander since May
2002.
In his last official remarks as UNC/CFC/USFK commander, LaPorte
thanked several people by name, singling out the many officers, sergeants
major, Korean citizens and officials who assisted him during his time
on the peninsula. He also addressed the servicemembers that comprised
the three organization that he led.
“To the Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, civilians, contractors and
family members of United States Force Korea; you leave your homes
and families to serve here in the Republic of Korea.Thank you for your
selfless sacrifice.”
MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON
“It has been an absolute honor to have served as your commander. I
Participants in the 2006 Eighth U. S. Army Bataan Memorial Death March Qualifier,make their way over
was fortunate to be associated with three great organizations – the
the 13.1-mile course Feb. 18, 2006. The march began at Camp Casey’s Hanson Field House, with
United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and United
a total of 164 Soldiers from military installations throughout Korea participating.
States Forces Korea. It is a complex command, and has been the most
rewarding of my career. I am proud to say that I serve with the finest
servicemembers in the world.“Our military alliance stands as the
strongest in the world. Our combined forces have developed
complimentary capabilities, allowing us to take full advantage of each
nation’s strength. We are the most interoperable, joint force anywhere
North Korea’s nuclear claims draw
and as a result, we are a formidable deterrent force.
“A ROK/U.S. Partnership is not only necessary to our mutual interests,
reactions from D.C., USFK
D.C.,
it is required. Fifty years ago the ROK/U.S. Alliance was worth fighting Korea Region Public Affairs
nuclear claims, USFK forces are “executing
for. Today it is worth fighting for. And 50 years from now, it will still be Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
daily operations and maintaining our
worth fighting for.” readiness at appropriate levels. At this time,
He went on to say that as he departs, he is confident that the command YONGSAN GARRISON — North Korea there is no reason to change this approach.
is passing into capable hands. “I have great respect for Gen. Bell and I reportedly conducted an underground nuclear “The ‘seismic event’ observed last
am confident in his abilities and leadership. No one is more committed, explosion Oct. 2006, but U.S. officials had Monday may or may not have been a nuclear
more ready to take on the responsibility of this command. I ask you to yet to confirm the nature of the event. test,” Bell continued. “Scientists and analysts
give Gen. Bell the support you have given me.” “They have sold many missiles and aspects are studying the available data in an attempt
Bell previously served as commanding general, United States Army of missiles to a number of countries,” to arrive at a definitive conclusion.”
Europe and Seventh Army commander, Allied Land Component Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman told Though Bell did acknowledge the
Command Heidelberg, North Atlantic Treaty Organization and reporters. “The U.S. government and the seriousness of North Korea’s actions, he
commanding general, United States Army, North Atlantic Treaty president have put forward what we call the said he saw no reason for alarm based solely
Organization. Proliferation Security Initiative that enjoys the on these reports.
When Bell came to the podium as commander of the UNC, CFC and support of many nations around the world.” “While this test is a significant
USFK, he spoke of the honor he felt at this latest assignment.“It is a While Whitman discussed what the U.S. development, there is no cause for alarm
great privilege for me to stand here today, and address you as members government might do in response to this latest within the command. U.S. Forces Korea
of what is and will continue to be the strongest and most successful provocation by North Korea, U.S. Forces continuously evaluates our area of
alliance in the world,” he said. Korea Commander Gen. B.B. Bell said the operations for threats to the safety and
Together, Korean and American servicemembers, along with those “seismic event” would have no impact on security of our force, our servicemembers
from our United Nations Command sending states,ensure the peace U.S. military forces stationed on the and our families,” the general said. “Our
and stability critical to defending the vibrant democracy, rich culture peninsula. alliance, Combined Forces Command and
and international economic power that is today the dynamic Republic In a “Bell Sends” dispatch to the military
of Korea.” community, Bell said despite the North’s See Nuclear
Nuclear, Page 4
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2 http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly Commentary The Morning Calm Weekly

MP Blotter Dr. Martin Luther

B
The following entries were excerpted from the military
police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do King Jr., Safety Message
not imply the guilt or innocence of any person.

Area 1
E On Jan.15, our nation will celebrate the life of responsible and accountable for the safety
and welfare of our personnel. Holiday
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., our nation’s most
Larceny of Non Appropriated Funds,
Housebreaking, Investigation revealed person(s)
unknown entered through a side door of the Iron
L influential civil rights leader. Dr. King dedicated
his life to obtaining
activities combined with dangerously cold
and freezing temperatures increase risk
during this time of the year. Excessive
equality for all
Triangle Club. Person(s) unknown then gained entry
into the manager’s office and stole two safes containing L Americans. During
this holiday we join
consumption of alcohol, domestic violence,
home and apartment fires, carbon monoxide
approximately $18,000. There were no signs of forced poisoning, and changing weather all combine
S
with our fellow
entry. Investigation continues by CID. Americans in to make this time particularly hazardous.
Area 2 celebrating his To ensure our personnel return to their
Assault Consummated by a Battery, Assault on
E
sacrifice, duties safely, commanders and leaders must
Military Police Officer, Subject 1 was involved in a achievements, and ensure that their first-line leaders obtain a
physical altercation with an unknown female, when vision. verbal behavior contract with their

Subject 1 struck Victim 1 in the face once with a closed
hand while Victim 1 was attempting to defuse the
altercation. Subject 1 was subdued by Victim 1, placed
in hand irons and transported to the Yongsan PMO
where she was administered a series of FSTs, which
she failed. The Investigation continues by MPI.
Area 3
Assault Consummated by a Battery, Aggravated
Assault, Person(s) unknown, Victim 1 and Victim 2
were involved in a verbal altercation, which turned
physical when Victim 2 was struck in the face by
person(s) unknown with a closed hand rendering him
unconscious and Victim 1 was struck in the face by
person(s) unknown with a closed hand. Victim 1 then
fell to the ground and was kicked numerous times in
the face, head and arms. Victim 1 was transported to
the UCC and medevac to 121st CSH where he was
treated and released for injuries consisting of a
laceration to the back of the head, a laceration above
the right eye, and contusions to the face, head and
wrist. KNP was notified and declined jurisdiction.
Investigation continues by MPI.
Area 4
Assault on Law Enforcement Official, Drunk and
Disorderly, Failure to Obey a General Order, Subject 1 was
in a verbal altercation with an unknown person and being
disorderly at the Carnegie Club. Victim 1 directed Subject
1 to return to post and escorted Subject 1 to Gate 4. Instead
of proceeding through the gate onto the post, Subject 1
stopped, shouted at Victim 1 that he was waiting for his
friends, and shoved Victim 1 with both hands. Subject 1
was advised of his legal rights, which he invoked. Subject
1 was released to his unit. This is a final report.
Area 5
Simple Assault, Subject 1 threw two coins at Victim 1
when Victim 1 asked for her change after paying for a taxi
fare. Subject 1 was transported by his manager to the
SFCC where he declined to make a written statement. Victim
1 rendered a written statement attesting to the incident.
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In recognition
of Dr. King, USFK
will execute a four-
Gen. B.B. Bell
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U.S. Forces Korea commander day holiday, Jan.
13 - 16.
While we celebrate the life of this great
S American, I am concerned that the four-day
holiday honoring him could result in the death of
a U.S. servicemember. This would be a tragedy.
# My #1 concern is the safety and welfare of our
USFK Team. I want everyone to enjoy the holiday.
11-07 In pursuit of this, it is imperative for
commanders and leaders to remember that we are
Air Force Squadron Cmdr. sends...
...records advice
How’s your personnel hygiene?
By Maj. Robin McKinley
8th Mission Support Squadron
KUNSAN AIR BASE — What a great time of
year. The new year brings a renewed hope for
continued health, improved wealth, increased
happiness and, of course, the opportunity to make
personal resolutions. I’m told some of us actually
do fulfill our resolutions and make our lives change
for the better. I can’t say I’m one of those people,
but each year I make a valiant effort. This year, I
challenge you to make one more resolution; a career
impacting resolution - to understand and take care
of your own “personnel hygiene.”
No, I didn’t say personal hygiene! But it’s not a
bad way to think about it. Hopefully, you wake
each day and take a shower, brush your hair and
teeth, put on deodorant, don a clean uniform and
head out to your job.
subordinates by conducting Under the Oak
Tree Counseling as outlined in “USFK
Command Policy Letter # 2, Command
Safety. Our goal is No Loss of Life. We can
achieve this goal with the intervention of the
chain of command and the leadership of first
line supervisors. Through the proactive
application of the composite risk management
process we can eliminate risks that could take
a life needlessly. As we celebrate the life of
Dr. King, let’s all ensure that we stay safe,
take care of each other, and come back to
duty ready to fight tonight.
You take care of your personal hygiene because
you’ve been taught to do so and it has become second
nature to you. Think of your career in this same vein
and ingrain these same kinds of habits into what I like
to call “personnel hygiene.” “Personnel hygiene” is
ensuring your military personnel record (both hard
copy and electronic) is accurate and up to date. We’ve
all been told that no one cares about your career more
than you do and you should always ensure your
personnel information is up to date and accurate. In
the past, it was your commander’s support staff or
MPF who ensured your record was up to date. You
were notified when you had to make a decision, take
an action or received a change to your record. It
consists of decorations updates,
See Personnel, Page 4

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OHA Survey extended
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AAFES announces product recalls
The Army & Air Force Exchange
Service announces a recall on two
products sold in exchange stores
worldwide.
Seasonal Specialties Four Foot
Clear Lighted Tannenbaum Pine
Christmas Tree. The tree poses a
potential fire safety hazard to
customers and their property.
The tree is four foot tall, contains
150 clear lights, green branches and
has a plastic pot for the base. The
tree was manufactured in China and
sold at AAFES facilities from October
to December. Consumers should
unplug the tree immediately and
return to AAFES for a full refund of
the purchase price.
Wrist Straps used with controllers
for the Wii Video Game System.
If consumers swing the hand-held
“Wii Remote” game controllers using
excessive force and accidentally let
go, the cord connecting the
controller to the wrist strap can
break, potentially causing the
controller to strike bystanders or
objects.Consumers should stop
using the old wrist strap and contact
the firm for a replacement wrist strap.
For more information, contact
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News
USFK addresses 2006 Avian
Influenza outbreak
18th Medical Command
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
The Republic of Korea reported an outbreak of the highly
pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza, also known as “Bird Flu,”
on the Korean peninsula in Dec. 2006. The H5N1 Avian
Influenza outbreak occurred in chickens located at Iksan
City and Hwangdeungmyun (3km from Iksan) in the
Jeollabuk-do Province in Area IV, approximately 16 miles
east of the Kunsan Air Base.
Avian Influenza viruses infect wild birds and poultry. The
H5N1 virus strain often causes only mild illness in birds,
but the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus strains have caused a
high mortality in bird populations throughout Asia. This
highly pathogenic H5N1 virus remains primarily a disease
of birds, with only infrequent human cases reported.
However, when a human does contract the virus, it can
cause significant illness and even death.There is no current
evidence of efficient human-to-human transmission of the
H5N1 virus, and it is unknown when or if the current
circulating virus will become capable of efficient human-
to-human transmission. As a result of the recent H5N1 Avian
Influenza outbreak in chickens on the Korean peninsula,
Army activates IMCOM to
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Korean veterinary and public health officials have enacted
comprehensive, layered levels of containment around the
infected poultry farms. Korean government officials have also
implemented a country-wide H5N1 virus surveillance program
in order to quickly detect the “Bird Flu.”
The Korean surveillance program has also detected cases
of low pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza at Yangpyeung,
Pyongtaek and Seosan — all in Area III. These H5N1 viruses
have caused only mild, temporary illness in birds and are
reportedly not contagious or dangerous to humans.
This recent outbreak of the H5N1 Avian Influenza at Korean
chicken farms poses no immediate risk to U.S. Forces Korea
personnel. However, it is noteworthy to mention, some risks
may exist from eating uncooked or undercooked poultry or
poultry products on the economy. U.S. Commissaries do not
currently stock and carry fresh Korean poultry.
So far, cases of human Avian Influenza infections are the
result of direct contact with infected poultry or with surfaces
contaminated with their feces.
USFK and 18th MEDCOM continue to monitor the situation
and are coordinating and collaborating with Korean Public
Health officials.
Monsoon
memories
Korean Service Corps and
Department of Public Works
employees work to fix a
Camp Eagle perimeter fence
damaged by flooding in July
2006. Heavy rain packed a
punch for most of the Korean
peninsula last summer,
dropping more than 12 inches
of rain in many areas and
causing severe flooding.
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ARLINGTON, Va. – The Army
activated the Installation Management
Command Oct. 24, 2006 to consolidate
and strengthen installation support services
to Soldiers and their families through the
full authority of command.
In Korea, the change redesignated the
Installation Management Agency - Korea
Region to IMCOM-Korea.
Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson assumed the
IMCOM command at a Pentagon
ceremony hosted by Lt. Gen. James
Campbell, director of the Army Staff.
The new command places the
former Installation Management
Agency, the former Community and
Family Support Center and the
Former Army Environmental Center
under a single command as a direct
reporting unit.
“Today we take the next step in
the evolution of Army installation
management … in order to create a
more efficient, effective and agile
organization to ensure the best Army
in the world is supported by the best
installations in the world,” Wilson
said.
In keynote remarks, Campbell drew
a parallel between the IMCOM and the
new Army advertising slogan,
“Army Strong.” He defined “strong”
as the ability to stand up for oneself,
while “Army Strong” is the ability to
stand up for everyone else.
“In my mind, the Installation
Management Command shows that it
is Army Strong each and every day,”
Campbell said, “with the strength to
make an installation a community; a
set of quarters a home; and complete
strangers, friends.
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Nuclear
the U.S. Forces Korea are prepared
to protect our forces and the Republic
of Korea should that ever be necessary.
“This test does not alter our ability to
effectively deter. Be assured that the
alliance has the forces necessary to deter
aggression and, should deterrence fail,
decisively defeat any North Korea attack
Personnel
applications for separation,
retirement, retraining, career job
reservation, assignment dream sheets
and many others. Many of these actions
had to be done by the Military Personnel
Flight or and, in many cases, in concert
with you. In the future, it will fall upon
you to do this for
yourself. You must
proactively review
your record via the
Virtual MPF, or
vMPF, and take full
advantage of the Air
Force Contact
Center and Web
applications to
complete personnel
actions.
In addition, the
following programs will fall to Airmen
over the next year or so: citizenship,
separations and assignments. Soon after,
evaluations, promotions, reenlistments
and awards and decorations will all be
accomplished directly via the AF
Contact Center or Web applications.
As you know, our Air Force is
reducing in size, especially in the support
career fields. Program Budget Directive,
or “PBD” 720 chops nearly 40,000
manpower billets and eventually Airmen
from the ranks of our Air Force. The
Personnel career field itself will lose
nearly 20 percent. This reflects
approximately 15 percent of our officer
and enlisted Airmen. This means there
will be fewer personnel in the MPF and
CSS available to assist you and you will
have to assume greater responsibility
recalling
milestones
of 2006
Staff Sgt. Stephanie McCoy,
right, was the first female in
the 2ID Color Guard team at
camp Red Cloud in 2006.
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against the Republic of Korea.
“The bottom line is that this seismic
event in and of itself will not cause us to
change the way we do business.
Our alliance is strong and our
commitment to peace, stability and
security on the Korean Peninsula is
resolute,” Bell said.
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for your own personnel needs. I know
what you’re thinking. Not only do you
have to do your day-to-day job but now
you must also take care of your own
personnel actions as well. Although the
personnel professionals within the MPF
and the CSS stand ready to advise you
and help you navigate
these new processes,
you’re absolutely right;
the final burden will fall
squarely on your
shoulders. But is it really
any different from what
you do in your personal
life? Do you not bank
on line or at least
balance your
checkbook using
account information
readily available on line? Like many of
us, do you make your car payment
directly from your bank account? Don’t
you update your driver’s license on line?
After all, who wants to wait at the
Department of Motor Vehicles for hours
when you can do it in the comfort of
your own home in minutes? The
manpower and personnel community is
asking you to do the same for your
personnel business. I ask you to open
your mind to this “new” way of doing
business and embrace it for all its worth.
I’m confident you’ll find it convenient
and more accessible than how we
provided service in the past. The Air
Force is transforming at break-neck
speeds. You’ll only hurt yourself if you
refuse to get engaged in your “personnel
hygiene.”
YU HU SON
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Gen. B.B. Bell visits Area I

By Margaret Banish-Donaldson and Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD (July 21, 2006)—The United
Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United
States Forces Korea commander, Gen. B. B. Bell, visited
Camps Red Cloud and Stanley July 10 to acquaint
himself with the Uijeongbu enclave in Area I.
During his visit, Bell toured the CRC Morale,
Welfare and Recreation Army Community Services
and Pear Blossom Cottage, and talked to
representatives from the Red Cross, USO, Education
and Soldiers from Better Opportunities for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers. In the afternoon, he visited
the Camp Stanley Warrior Readiness Center.
Soldiers and civilians were able to answer the
general’s questions and discuss their job duties and
the great partnership Area I has with the 2nd Infantry
Division.
Bell asked about the growing concern in the United
States parents have about children playing poker online
with their parent’s money…how does this concern
and the negative connotations of gambling bleed-over
into the World Series of Poker Area I recently held?
“We host these events purely as entertainment,
highlighting poker as a sport with prizes for winners,
as opposed to cash,” said Christopher Bradford, chief,
MWR business operations division. “There is a small
maintenance fee to enter for food and nonalcoholic
beverages, and to subsidize the cost for prizes. Since
this event is a ‘live’ tournament, we are able to check
identification cards to ensure participants are
authorized to play (over 18 and valid ID card holders).
The Soldiers really enjoy the live action and
competition involved.”
Denise James, MWR director, next explained how
Soldiers in Area I also enjoy sports. “We are going to
open up a skate park soon as well as begin go cart
racing,” she said. “Moreover, Soldiers like to compete
against each other from one installation to another so
we plan on having video award games because the
Soldiers have told us Madden football is huge, and
that’s what they want.”
In addition, five Soldiers from the 2/9th Infantry
Battalion was on hand to discuss their role in the Good
Neighbor Program. Last year their battalion donated
7,000 hours volunteering with orphans and teaching
English to Korean students, and won the Volunteer
Unit of the Year award.
Bell then held discussions with some of the ACS
staff about the computerized central tracking system
we have on noncommand sponsored families in Area
I, immigration issues, family advocacy program,
sexual assault reporting, mobile outreach, employment
and financial readiness and family services information.
When Bell arrived at Camp Stanley he related a
story in his background about a group of sergeants at
Fort Hood that were not necessarily the best sergeants
in the world, as he found out later, but they were in
charge of a similar system for inprocessing and
outprocessing Soldiers as the WRC. In the story, he
finds out that these particular sergeants were guiding
and selling naive young female Soldiers to someone
for favors. He then directed his question to Sgt. 1st
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Class Wade Fridley, movement control NCOIC, WRC,
Special Troops Battalion, and asked how he could be Gen. B.B. Bell talks to troops outside the WRC at Camp Stanley
sure Fridley was not one of those. during his visit to Area I Jul 10.
“We are screened for this job, interviewed, we go
celebrate her service to her country because of the
through a process where we actually have to conduct
reception she receives.”
training, at which point they have to receive a ‘go’
Bell proceeded inside the WRC to receive a briefing
and the 1st sergeant and the company commander
on the instruction given to troops when they
also have to make sure we are qualified and we do
matriculate through the WRC.
checks on the selected training officers,” Fridley said.
“You officers that run the WRC beware that if I “This is such a vital part of the first impression a
ever pick up on any abuse of Soldiers coming through Soldier gets when coming to the 2ID,” Bell said. “This
here it will all be over,” Bell said. “This should be a is the example for all such in-processing centers here
place, particularly for a young female Soldier to in Korea.”

Attack battalion cuts ribbon to new FRG

By Capt. John Hewitt
38th Field Artillery
CAMP CASEY (September 15,
2006)—On an unseasonably cool evening
Sept. 6 the 1st Battalion, 38th Field
Artillery, Attack Battalion, unveiled their
newest edition, a resource center, to
Warrior Country.
“What started as a janitor’s closet now
provides many options and informs many
more people,” said Sgt. Gregory
Scarborough, Battalion FRG
Noncombatant Evacuation Operations and
FRG liaison.
The new resource center was opened
in front of family, friends, and agencies
of the Area I and Camp Casey community.
The ceremonial ribbon-cutting was done
by Donna Coggin, wife of 2nd Infantry
Division commander Maj. Gen. James
Coggin. Angela Bean, Family Readiness
Group leader, Michelle Rouen, Lacy
Marberry, and Staff Sgt. Puente
Rodrigues, FRG liaison, all important
members of the battalion’s FRG staff.
Families and friends were treated to an
Lt. Col. Keith Bean, commander of the 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery delivers the opening
message before the ribbon cutting for the new FRG resource center Sept. 6. From left to
right are: Bessie Wilburn, Angela Bean, Michelle Rouen and Staff Sgt. Puente Rodriguez.
assortment of finger foods donated by the
Dragon Hill Lodge and confections by
Marberry and Rouen, baked at the Camp
Casey Pear Blossom Cottage.
“The resource center is a culmination
of mission and family,” Bean said. “We
are committed to augmenting and
and were introduced to the in-processing
procedures. Coggin and Brig. Gen. John
Johnson, assistant division commander
for maneuver, in-processed as a new
family would and were treated to a FRG
summation by Sgt. 1st Class Michael
Butler, battalion communication chief.
The theme of the evening was
“deployment well-being in war and
peace.”
Agencies from Camp Casey, United
Services Organization, and ACS provided
informational briefs and set up kiosks and
tables with pamphlets and brochures. The
briefs introduced new and seasoned
families to the general procedures of
deployments; various support agencies
2ND LT. NICOLAS MANNERS
and the importance of readiness.
The battalion deployed to the field for
two weeks.
“At the end of it all the battalion
successfully trained from the front and
improving Soldier and family readiness.”
supported the families from the rear,” said
We are here to strengthen families and
Sgt. 1st. Class Bryan Matthews,
ensure they are self-reliant and sufficient,
noncommissioned officer in charge.
if and when the time comes, added Angela
“Families and spouses can in-process
Bean.
the facility; update personal information
After the ribbon cutting, the official
and receive newsletters from battery and
parties moved through the resource room,
battalion commanders,” Bean said.
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AFTB Instructor Course
Army Community Service Army Family
Team Building Instructor Course will be held
Jan. 16-17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp
Red Cloud Pear Blossom Cottage, Building
S-16. For more information call 732-7314.
AFTB Level I Class
Army Community Service Army Family
Team Building Level I Class will be held Jan.
22-23 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Casey
Education Center, Room 3. For more
information call: 732-7314.
Mitchell’s Club Closing
Mitchell’s Club will be closed all day Jan. 22.
For more information call: 732-8189.
Bus For IMCOM New
Year’s Reception
The bus to IMCOM’s New Year’s reception
will depart the commander’s parking lot
(across from the CG’s Mess) next to building
613 at 5 p.m. Jan. 12. The event will start at
6:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m.. Bus will depart
for Camp Red Cloud at 9:30 p.m. For more
information call: 732-8854.
Free Child Care Service
Free child care service is now offered at the
Camp Red Cloud Coffee House, next to the
Community Bank, during church services
every Sunday.
Dragon Valley Ski Tour
Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Dragon
Valley Ski Tour will depart Camp Hovey
Hobson Community Activities Center at 6
a.m. Jan. 13. The tour will depart Camp
Casey’s Carey Fitness Center at 6:15 a.m.,
CAC at 6:20 a.m., Camp Red Cloud CAC at 7
a.m., and Camp Stanley CAC at 7:30 a.m. For
more information call your local CAC.
Los Palominos
Los Palominos band will appear Jan. 14 at 7
p.m. at the Camp Casey Hanson Field
House. For more information call: 732-6766.
Star Wars Movie Marathon
The Star Wars Movie Marathon will be held
at the Camp Casey CAC Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.
For more Information call: 732-6766.
Pool Tournament
The Camp Red Cloud Pool Tournament
will be held in the CRC CAC at 1 p.m.
Jan. 14. For more information call: 732-
6896.
Martin Luther King
Celebration CRC
A Martin Luther King Celebration
featuring guest speaker Col. Kevin
Hawkins will be held in the Camp Red
Cloud Theater 10 a.m. today. For more
information call: 732-6856
Martin Luther King Film
Collection
The Martin Luther King Film collection
will be shown at the Camp Hovey CAC
at 6 p.m. Jan. 15. For more information
call: 732-6896.
Madden NFL Tournament
The Madden NFL Tournament will be held
in the Camp Casey CAC Jan. 20 at Noon.
For more information call: 732-6766.
Area I
The starting gun fired and disabled athletes, 200 Soldiers with 1000 citizens of Dongducheon, ran to support the disabled
athletes in the Angel of Wish marathon August 27, 2006 sponsored by television stations and the city of Dongducheon.
Soldiers run for Angel of Wish
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
DONGDUCHEON (September 1,
2006)—Overcast skies and occasional
sprinkles could not dampen the
enthusiasm for the first Angel of Wish
marathon for disabled athletes held at
the park in New Town Dongducheon
at 3 p.m. Aug. 27.
“We have more than 200 Soldiers
running today in support of the first
Angel of Wish marathon,” said Brig.
Gen. John Johnson, 2nd Infantry
Division assistant division commander
for maneuver.
The 2ID band played and the people
of Dongducheon gathered to the familiar
ragtime tune When the Saints Go
Marching In, John Philip Sousa’s
marches Stars and Stripes Forever, and
Semper Fidelis.
“This is the first time for the city of
Dongducheon to sponsor this event,”
said Pae, Tong su, community relations
officer for Camp Casey. “The disabled
athletes that qualify for this event will
participate in the larger event that will
be sponsored by the city of Osan in
October. This event is also sponsored
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Hee Jung Sackett addresses Soldiers
and dependents at Camp Casey AFAP
meeting September 13, 2006.
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JIM CUNNINGHAM
by the Korean broadcasting company
in Dongducheon.”
The crowd gathered in the afternoon
and stayed throughout the rest of the
day celebrating the event by looking at
the many exhibits set up around the
New Town community center
celebrating some of Korea’s best
disabled athletes.
“This serves as a booster to
strengthen our relationship between
Korea and the United States,” said Lt.
Col. Terry Hodges, commander of
Camp Casey garrison.
“Our Soldiers will run 3.2 kilometers
with the actual participants who will run
to Uijeongbu, but the Soldiers will turn
and run back to the starting point at
Songnae Elementary School, all other
participants will run to Uijeongbu,” Pae
said. “They will run rain or shine all the
way to Uijeongbu; there are about 1000
runners in all.”
“This is a tremendous event,
especially when you see 200 U.S.
Soldiers running with the disabled The 2ID band played show tunes, some
participants for the Angel of Wish early jazz arrangements as well as some
marathon,” Hodges said. John Philip Sousa favorites while the crowd
looked on before the Angel of Wish
E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil marathon started..
Voice in Area I heard in Pentagon
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson level, the major command level and at the
Area I Public Affairs Department of the Army.”
CAMP CASEY (September 1, The conference will include volunteer
2006)—The smallest voice in Area I can representatives from active duty military,
carry all the way to the Pentagon. family members, retired military, and
The Army Family Action Plan process Department of the Army civilians.
makes that possible. “Volunteers are wanted to serve as
The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I facilitators, recorders, issue supporters
annual AFAP conference this year, and transcribers,” Sackett said. “Delegates
scheduled for Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 can ask to participate in the following four
p.m. at Camp Casey Education Center, work groups: force support and
and out brief to commanders held Nov. entitlements, medical and dental,
29 at Camp Casey Warrior’s Club. relocation, housing and transportation, and
“The conference gives the community family and community services.
an opportunity to voice their issues and “It’s just a great way to have an active,
concerns,” said Hee Jung Sackett from positive role in the community, and to
Army Community Services. “AFAP has make the Army a better place for those
resulted in legislative changes, policy and that come after them,” Sackett said.
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Rucksack Challenge: 8 miles in 58 minutes

JIM CUNNINGHAM
Second Lt. HHC 1/72nd Artillery Michael Woudenberg
crosses the finish line in 58 minutes and 12 seconds.
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY (September 1, 2006)—In Greek
and Roman mythology, the sun god Apollo gave his
brother Mercury a staff and winged shoes so that he
could be the quick messenger of the mythical gods.
The staff presented to Mercury was not a 35-pound
rucksack, and even Mercury would have struggled to
make 8 miles in 58 minutes. More than 80 Soldiers
entered the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Rucksack
8 mile Challenge Nov. 11 at Camp Casey.
The first place time was astonishing. Michael
Woudenberg, 2nd Lt., Headquarters, Headquarters
Company 1/72nd Artillery of Camp Casey ran the 8
miles in 58 minutes and 12 seconds.
“The Rucksack Challenge came about early last
year,” said Jim Williams, MWR sports director at Carey
Fitness Center, Camp Casey. “The command wanted
a fitness type run or military event to take place
sometime about six months after the relay run. It is to
keep those Soldiers in shape that are really serious
about preparing for the marathon.”
The first Rucksack Challenge registered only 18
Soldiers. This event attracted more than 80 Soldiers.
The Soldiers ran 8 miles. They began at Casey’s
Carey Fitness Center and ran through Camp Hovey
all the way to the Tokori gate and back through the
ranges. It is not an easy course to run.
“We have some steep hills in the course, and they
will have to run with a 35 pound rucksack on their
back,” Williams said. “Unlike the baton relay race,
they can wear physical training shoes and PT
uniforms; they do not have to wear BDUs. The only
thing we mandate is the 35 pound rucksack and some
water.”
There are no follow up events to the Rucksack
Challenge. It is a single event.
“We only do this event and the baton relay,” Williams
said.
The awards are extensive. First through fifth places
for both men and women, receive awards. First
through second place for teams, receive awards,
which include plaques and trophies.
First place in the women’s division was Valerie
Bartonico, 2nd Lt. CCO 302nd Brigade Support
Battalion, with a time of 1 hour, 33 minutes and 59
seconds.
Second place in the women’s division was Bianca
Ellis, Capt. CCO, 302nd BSB, with a time of 1 hour,
39 minutes and 50 seconds.
First place in the team event was Headquarters,
Headquarters Company 1/72nd Artillery with a time
of 1 hour, 29 minutes and 2 seconds.
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Charlie Daniels: I have the greatest admiration for people in uniform

By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD (October 27,
2006)—The devil may have gone down
to Georgia but Charlie Daniels and his
sextet came to CRC Oct. 22 to entertain
Soldiers. Daniels has been entertaining
troops for a long time.
“The first out of country show I did
for American troops was in Greenland
in about 1964 or 1965,” said Charlie
Daniels, leading country music virtuoso
of violin and guitar and leader of the
band. “I have been doing this for a long
time.”
Daniels has a very good reason for
entertaining the troops.
“I can’t carry a gun,” Daniels said.
“I can carry a fiddle and a guitar.”
His admiration for the American
Soldier has deep roots.
“I come from a time during World
War II, that is where my brand of
patriotism comes from,” Daniels said.
“I have the greatest admiration for the
people in uniform. I think they are the
greatest bunch of people in the world.”
“What is so wrong with American
youth that get in trouble day-in and day-
out is so right with the military. They
are healthy; they are drug free; they are
responsible, and they respond to
authority, they are just great. Especially
now with the all volunteer military you
get people who want to be here and that
makes a lot of difference. The more
time I spend with our troops, the more
admiration I have for them. I know for
a fact that without our military there
would be no America.”
“We would not last 50 days without
our military,” Daniels said. “All we have
got standing between us, without the
help of God, and of course, we always
have to have that, and death by terrorist
is these people in uniform. I’m very pro-
military.”
Daniels plays for military men and
women both in and out of the U.S.
“It doesn’t matter if it is Afghanistan,
Iraq, Korea or troops in the states, we
are proud to entertain them anywhere
they are,” Daniels said.
Daniels has criteria for when he
plays, and when he will stop playing
music all together.
“When it stops being fun is when I
will stop playing,” Daniels said. “I just
love playing. I get excited every time I
pick up an instrument.”
Like many bands led by today’s
virtuoso instrumentalists, the Charlie JIM CUNNINGHAM
Daniels band is very eclectic.
“If you like rap you won’t hear any Charlie Daniels played both fiddle and guitar during the concert at CRC Oct. 22. Daniels,
tonight,” Daniels said. “Some have told known as a violin virtuoso, is equally proficient with guitar and mandolin. Daniels is self-taught.
me that I produced the first rap song started this band I tried to fit the fiddle Bop tunes reminiscent of Woody
with The Devil Went Down to Georgia. in with this music. It worked well, so it Hermann’s Four Brothers or perhaps
We do not just play one type of music. has been an intricate part of my style Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.
We play many different kinds of music. since then.” Those exciting moments topped off with
As to the older songs that we did, they Daniels is a completely self-taught a trap set drum solo that would make
have always been representative of musician. His technique of playing the Buddy Rich proud.
where the band happens to be at a fiddle and the guitar is unique. Every set followed another new set,
specific time; that is, where we are “The guitar and violin are two especially when Daniels featured his
musically. I think this is the best band I different instruments,” Daniels said. “I most requested tunes, some written
have ever had.” played guitar to start with and then I more than 30 years ago.
Daniels is doing duets with Bonnie started playing mandolin. The It was fitting that the audience with
Bramblet, Brenda Lee, Travis Tritt, fingerboard on the mandolin and the refrains of Happy Birthday serenaded
Dolly Parton and Earl Scruggs. violin are the same. The mandolin is the band; Charlie Daniels birthday is
Recently, he did a recording with Stevie picked and the violin is bowed.”
Oct. 28.
Ray Vaughn, Double Trouble. Daniels and his sextet are at home
The devil got more than he bargained
Daniels has not always fronted bands with every style of music. The sets
for by the end of the evening when the
with the fiddle. featured rock, jazz, country and gospel.
band played The Devil Went Down to
“When I first started playing in a The most impressive instrumentals
Georgia, but as always, Charlie Daniels
bluegrass band, I played fiddle, but I contrasted the four string players (i.e.
lead guitar, rhythm guitar, Daniels on plays him off the stage.
put it aside when I started playing with
Carl Perkins,” Daniels said. “When I guitar and fiddle, and bass guitar) in Be- E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
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Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — For the
Area II community, last year was
marked by accomplishments and
progress, as well as challenges.
From new quality of life initiatives
like a brand-new artificial turf soccer
field to a fire that injured Korean
employees and destroyed several
Yongsan buildings, 2006 proved to be a
surprising year.
What follows is a look back at the
stories that made it an interesting year
as well.
SGT. C HRISTOPHER SELMEK
Area II marchers honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 15 at Yongsan Garrison.
Hundreds march in
MLK Day event
Jan. 15, 2006
With hundreds of candles, Area II
community members let the “dream
shine” Jan. 15 during a Martin Luther
King Jr. candlelight vigil. On the trek,
marchers of all ages and colors showed
support of equality around the world
with hymns, spirit and honor.
“This vigil has been a fitting tribute
to the most widely known leader of the
civil rights movement,” said Area II
Commander Col. Ron Stephens. “By
lighting a candle of freedom in a dark
land, Dr. King illuminated the hearts and
souls of millions of people worldwide.
By your march and vigil this evening,
you have affirmed that his dream of
progress toward freedom still lives on.”
The event has been organized every
year for the past 20 years by the Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority organization.
“It keeps the dream alive,” said
Tressa Williams, Delta Sigma Theta
regional director, who traveled to Korea
to be a special guest in the vigil. “It
shows our children that our need to
continue fighting for freedom
worldwide is as true today as it was in
King’s time, and it brings the
community together.”
The march ended at the SAHS
auditorium, where people played
musical selections and recited poems.
Organizers served cake and encouraged
everyone to make Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day, Jan. 16, a day on, not a day
off.
This year’s event is scheduled for
5-7 p.m. Sunday at Collier Field House.
DAVID MCNALLY
Area II firefighter battle a March 16 fire near
Yongsan Gate 1.
Fire strikes Yongsan
March 16, 2006
Three Korean Service Corps
employees were seriously injured March
16 in an early morning fire that
destroyed several Yongsan Garrison
buildings. The men were treated for
burns at a local Korean hospital. The
blaze destroyed one Korean Service
Corps building and two adjacent
Directorate of Public Works buildings
that housed offices and workshops.
The Area II Support Activity Fire
Department responded to the fire
around 1:55 a.m. Korean firefighters
from nine Seoul districts also responded
with 63 fire trucks and more than 130
personnel. The fire was contained within
about five hours, although hot spots
were still being extinguished throughout
the day.
Stephens thanked the Korean fire
departments that responded under a
mutual assistance agreement with the
Area II Support Activity Fire
Department.
Area II Fire Chief Alex Temporado
said the fire is the largest in memory at
Yongsan Garrison.
DAVID MCNALLY
Former prisoner-of-war Shoshana Johnson
visits Yongsan March 28..
Former Iraq POW
speaks to crowds
March 28, 2006
Some had seen her face on television
during the early days of the war in Iraq
as the first female prisoner-of-war.
Others had heard the stories of the
dramatic rescue. Whatever the reason,
the connection was strong enough to
bring more than 400 community
members to hear her speak. Shoshana
Johnson traveled from the United States
to Yongsan to speak about her life and
experiences at the Area II Women’s
History Month commemoration March
28 at Yongsan Garrison.
Johnson was in a convoy that was
ambushed March 23, 2003 during
Operation Iraqi Freedom. She was
wounded, with injuries to both legs. Her
April 13, 2003 rescue made headlines
around the world. Johnson was also the
first African-American woman in U.S.
history to become a POW.
Johnson told the audience about her
life, and what inspired her to join the
Army.
“It never occurred to me that I would
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get shot,” she said, “or that I’d end up
as a POW.”
She spoke about her ordeal.
“The capture was not pretty. It was
harsh, but I’m still here,” she said. “It
could have been so much worse and I
thank God every day that it wasn’t.”
Johnson said she was not tortured
or abused during her captivity.
“I was fed and given medical care,
which was much more than I ever
expected,” she said. “There was
kindness there, and I thank God every
day for the guards that showed me
kindness.”
However, Johnson said nothing was
as sweet as the day of her rescue.
SGT. SEO KI-CHUL
Yongsan community members enjoy the
Community Fun Fair.
Community Fun Fair
April 15, 2006
The 2006 Area II Community Fun
Fair welcomed more than 500 Soldiers,
civilians, families and Korean neighbors
to the Child Development Center
parking lot April 15.
“The Community Fun Fair is an
annual celebration of the month of the
military child,” said Child Youth Services
School Liaison Officer Eskeletha
Dorsey. “It shows honor to the youth
who make the transitions with family
in the military or serve the military
community.”
This year’s Community Fun Fair was
designed to give children in the military
more chances to spend time with their
parents and get to know more about the
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Visitor Center Closure
The Gate 20 Visitor Center will close
through Feb. 16 for renovations.
Visitors should sign in at Gate 5, 10,
or 17. Gate 20 will still be open for
SOFA vehicles and pedestrians.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrations

Troop Command will conduct a
Martin Luther King Jr. celebration with
poetry, a recital, Guest Speaker Maj.
Gen. John Morgan III, a cake cutting
and a prize drawing 2 p.m. Friday at
the Multipurpose Training Facility.
For information, call 723-7743.

There will be a candlelight vigil
march from Collier Field House to
South Post Chapel followed by a
birthday celebration 5-7 p.m. Sunday.
Refreshments will be provided. For
information, call 738-5950.
Gas Station Hours
Yongsan Gas Station hours are:
6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
A renovation and new pumps should
be installed by mid-February.
Volunteer Ceremony
Area II Army Community Service will
host the Volunteer recognition
ceremony 3 p.m. Jan. 18 at the
Community Services Building. For
information, call 738-7510.
New Operating Hours
The following Army and Air Force
Exchange facilities have new operating
hours:
Hannam Village Food Court
12 - 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Closed Sunday
Hannam Village P.X.
Closed Monday
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
12 - 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday
11 a.m .- 8 p.m. Sunday
Yongsan Car Care Center
8 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday,
Friday, Saturday
Closed Thursday and Sunday.
surrounding community.
The Tae Kwon Do demonstration
team started the event with the program
to highlight their mastery of Korean
martial arts.
Following the demonstration, a group
of children in colorful costumes
presented jazz and ballet dancing.
A large number of parents gathered
around the children to get some photos
of their performances and both drew a
big round of applause.
Soldiers, civilians and families lined
up to join a banana toss, football toss,
basketball toss, limbo competition and
face painting. Various types of pets at
the vet clinic booth stimulated many
children’s curiosity and some
organizations offered participants a free
photo opportunity with a clown and dog
characters.
More than 10 organizations,
including the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts
and the 121st General Hospital Health
Promotion office set up tables and
provided information about their
programs throughout the event.
American Community Services
volunteers gave parents a chance to
better understand their children by
means of a questionnaire.
The USO, Morale, Welfare and
Recreation and Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 11016 sponsored giveaways,
including balloons, 100 free T-shirts,
toys, dolls, gift certificates and kid’s
bicycles.
Many children said they had fun and
wanted to have another Community
Fun Fair.
SGT. SEO KI- CHUL
U.S. and Korean Soldiers become friends
during a week of special activities.
Friendship Week builds
bridges
Col. Ron Stephen and Republic of Korea
commander Col. Lee Yong-il gave
opening remarks to promote mutual
understanding between KATUSA and
U.S. Soldiers.
“The KATUSA Soldiers teach us
about their culture,” Stephens said. “We
teach them about ours. Our cultural
exchange is a key ingredient to our
success.”
Following the ceremony, top Korean
pop-singers performed for the crowds
show at Collier Field House.
Thursday, a cultural festival
introduced traditional costumes, food, SGT. LEE YANG-WON
An Area II family processes through the May
and games to the Soldiers and
18-21 Courageous Channel exercise.
community members. Soldiers got a
taste of different kimchi, Korean rice Area II tests noncombatant
cakes, tea, sweets and also played
traditional games. evacutation operations
“I had a great time with U.S. Soldiers May 18-21
during the friendship week,” said Kim Area II community members
Tae-young, 8th Military Police Brigade. participated in Courageous Channel
“Now, I think we have a better 2006-1, a semi-annual noncombatant
understanding of each other’s culture.” evacuation operations exercise, May 18-
21 at Collier Field House.
Dragon Hill Lodge The exercise tested the command's
celebrates 16th NEO plans and procedures for a short-
notice evacuation from the Republic of
anniversary Korea. Courageous Channel is a
regularly scheduled exercise and is
May 13, 2006
unrelated to any current or specific
The Dragon Hill Lodge, an Armed
event.
Forces Recreation Center operated by
The exercise was mandatory for all
the US Army, celebrated its 16th
Department of Defense-affiliated
anniversary May 13 with the U.S.
noncombatants, to include non-
military community it serves in Korea.
emergency essential U.S. Government
“The Army leadership had a vision
employees.
about 20 years ago to invest 85 million
non-appropriated dollars to improve the
life of U.S. Forces Korea community,”
said DHL General Manager Jim Thomas.
“It’s significant because the money was
generated from Soldiers and not from
taxpayer dollars.”
The party, he said, was a significant
event commemorating what Dragon Hill
Lodge is all about. Second Infantry
Division Soldiers displayed an M1A1
Abrams Main Battle Tank and M2A3
Bradley Fighting Vehicle near the hotel.
Community members observed and
handled the fighting machines with DAVID MCNALLY
some help from 2ID tankers. The DHL
gave prizes, including a round trip ticket
Area II kids celebrate Independence Day.

Soccer Players Needed
The 8th Army Soccer Team is looking
for 25 U.S. Soldiers for a Good
Neighbor Program “All-Stars” soccer
team. The team will play exhibition
games against Republic of Korea
counterparts (mil-to-mil), Korean
National Police units and other Korean
teams to promote the Good Neighbor
Program. For information, call 723-
4841.
SOFA License Plates
SOFA license plate charges are now:
Regular license plates $8
Motorcycles $3
Temporary plates $4.75
Area II Web Site
For more community notes, news and
information, visit the Area II Web site
at http://area2.korea.army.mil.
April 24-28, 2006
Area II hosted its 30th KATUSA-U.S.
Soldier Friendship Week April 24-28 to
strengthen the Korea-U.S. alliance and
celebrate its accomplishments. More
than ten Army organizations participated
in the festival by competing in sporting
events and to experience different
aspects of Korean culture.
Monday, the friendship week started
with field trips for each Area II unit.
Destinations included amusement parks,
mountains, a traditional folk village and
the Korean War Memorial Museum.
Tuesday, eight Area II units of Area
II each showed off their expertise at a
talent show in front of more than 500
community members at Balboni
Theater. The performances featured
songs, dances, drama and a traditional
percussion show.
Area II leaders officially kicked off
the week with a Lombardo Field
to theUnited States and mountain bikes,
to community members.
“The most important thing for us is to
show the Soldiers that we care about
them,” Thomas said. “To treat them like
kings during their stay is just showing how
much you appreciate what they do
everyday in the defense of our country.”
Eighth U.S. Army Commander Lt.
Gen. David P. Valcourt gave
congratulatory remarks to kick off the
block party May 12 at the Oasis
Courtyard.
“The Dragon Hill Lodge has become
well known of a landmark, happy
birthday sweet sixteen,” Valcourt said.
“This is the center of the U.S.
servicemembers and civilians who come
to Korea.”
The place has always been customer-
focused, he said, serving those who serve.
Different DHL restaurants served free
food after the remarks.
Area II July 4th brings
celebrations, music
July 4, 2006
Area II community members turned
out by the hundreds to celebrate the
Fourth of July with a block party.
By noon, the stage was set, booths
and picnic tables lined the blocked off
street next to Collier Field House, and a
break in the clouds mean the Morale,
Welfare and Recreation workers would
be able to conduct their much-planned
for celebration.
Food booths from the Main Post
Club, Army and Air Force Exchange,
Starbucks, and an off-post Indian
restaurant kept the public well-few and
happy, which children enjoyed inflatable
games on the soccer field.
Children and adults competed in a
limbo contest. In the first contest, Matt
Meadows, 9, walked away with the first
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place prize – a DVD player. In a later
contest, Dana Davenport, 12, beat out
all the adult contenders and won the
same prize.
Area II MWR had 35 employees
and volunteers from Sports and
Recreation divisions and Better
Opportunities for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers on hand for
the day-long carnival.
Pfc. Michael Kelly, a Soldier with
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 8th U.S. Army, volunteered
to help out on the soccer field with
the inflatable games.
“There’s a good turnout,” Kelly
said. “It’s for the kids to have fun.
As long as they are having fun, I’m
having fun.”
The U.S.A. Airline Alliance gave
away two free airline tickets valued
at $1500 each at a 6 p.m. drawing.
The lucky winner was 18th Medical
Command Command Sgt. Maj.
Ricardo Alcantara.
The carnival ended just before 8
p.m. with a 8th U.S. Army Band
performance and a mini-pyrotechnics
show. The timing was delayed
because of technical difficulties, but
after the “Stars and Stripes Forever”
finale, sparklers lit the stage and mini-
fireworks went at least 100 feet into
the air.
Children danced as shredded paper
filled the air like snow. Most of the
700 community members moved into
Collier Field House for the big event
of the day: a free Pam Tillis concert.
Area II
PFC. KIM YANG-WON
Community members enjoy games to
celebrate Family Day Sept. 23.
Area II celebrates
Family Day
September 23, 2006
More than 100 people from the Area
II community enjoyed the Family Day
celebration party Sept. 23 at the Yongsan
Commissary parking lot.
The commissary hosted the Family
Day party with contests, like basketball
toss, apple bobbing and other fun
activities. Winners walked away with
gift certificates. The commissary
offered free food for community
members during the event.
“It was our first Family Day party
for the community members,” said the
Yongsan Commissary Deputy Director
Myong Brown. “We planned lots of
events to give community members,
premier quality of life and encourage
families to have dinner with their
children.”
Family Day is an annual event held
on the fourth Monday in September, to
emphasize families. Frequent family
dinners can prevent children from
getting involved with drug abuse, and
lower stress. Research by the Center
on Addiction and Substance Abuse
shows the positive effect of frequent
family dinners.
The commissary set up a booth to
advertise and persuade families to dine
together more often.
DAVID MCNALLY
The Sept. 23 Hannam Village Festival gave
residents a taste of Korean culture.
Hannam Village honors
autumn, Korean culture
Sept. 23, 2006
Blue sunny skies turned the 2006
Hannam Village Festival into the place
to be for hundreds of Area II community
members Saturday. The event drew
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nearly 1,000 people anxious to celebrate
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autumn and relax for a day. The
Hannam Village sports field became sort
of a market square with food booths,
pottery demonstrations, children's
activities and Korean cultural
exhibitions. People could shop for
Buddhist arts, try traditional Korean food
and line up for face painting.
“I enjoyed it,” said U.S. Air Force
1st Lt. Eric Metzger. “It was very well
done, and a good idea.”
Metzger and his wife Rebecca saw
a flyer earlier in the week about
volunteering to participate in a
traditional Korean wedding ceremony.
“The whole object was to learn about
Korean culture,” he said. “So, we
decided to not only renew our wedding
vows from 2000, but to learn about the
culture.”
Under a canopy on the ball field,
Koreans dressed the Metzgers in
traditional Korean wedding outfits
complete with make-up (for Rebecca).
As the Koreans walked the Metzgers
through the ceremony, a translator
explained to the crowds the meaning
behind each step. Metzger said there
was a lot of symbolism to the ceremony.
At another booth, children lined up
to dump military police volunteers in a
dunk tank. The idea was to raise
awareness for the Drug Abuse
Resistance Education program.
For entertainment, a Korean troupe
of ‘Salmunori’ performers played.
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HERSHEL K. GATTIS
Charlie Daniels throws guitar picks to the
Yongsan audience Oct. 21.
Charlie Daniels plays
Yongsan Garrison
Oct. 21, 2006
The Charlie Daniels Band performed
concerts at many U.S. military
installations in Japan and the Republic
of Korea on this tour.
The Oct. 21 concert drew hundreds
of service members, civilians, and
family members. Because there were
more families, many kids attended the
concert.
Daniels mentioned the number of
children in the audience and sang a song
dedicated to them.
Throughout the night he threw guitar
picks out to the kids sitting on the floor
in front of the stage. He even threw our
one of his fiddle bows at the beginning
of the concert to one of the kids.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
sponsored the concert.
DAVID MCNALLY
American volunteer Wendy Mora with“fruits” of
her labor during a Nov. 22 event in Seoul.
Good Neighbor
Program helps needy
Nov. 22, 2006
The strong spicy odor of Korean
kimchi could be smelled from blocks
around. More than 1,500 volunteers
joined forces to turn an abandoned
school courtyard into the biggest kimchi
kitchen on the peninsula Nov. 21-23.
“Kimchi is the Korean people’s
favorite dish,” said Area II Community
Relations Officer An Chang-sin. “This
festival resulted in more than 33,000
heads of kimchi cabbage for needy
people in Seoul.”
Among the kimchi makers, six
American spouses from nearby Yongsan
Garrison sat at a table side-by-side with
Koreans. English-speaking Korean
volunteer Song Sang-eun showed the
Americans how to put the ingredients
together.
“I think the Koreans were glad to see
American’s making kimchi,” said
Area II
American volunteer Ann Stephens. “I
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think they had a few laughs watching
us.”
As the American women worked in
rubber gloves and plastic vests, a
Korean woman with a big smile darted
around them sticking fresh kimchi in
their mouths.
Koreans carried load after load of
cabbage and ingredients to the tables.
The volunteers spread out the cabbages,
then smothered them with hot peppers,
salt, garlic and radishes.
“Having the culture experience and
actually helping in the community is
what I enjoyed the most,” said American
volunteer Stephanie Cobb. “It was very
enlightening to see the experience and
to learn the technique of kimchi
making.”
The small American contingent
received many looks when they arrived.
“They immediately jumped to the
occasion and wanted to educate us with
the technique and the language,” Cobb
said. “It was a very warm welcome.”
An said kimchi is a very important
part of the Korean diet.
“If you have rice and kimchi, you
feel like you can get by,” An said.
DAVID MCNALLY
Army flag football players trounce the Navy in
the local game Dec. 2.
Army beats Navy in
Yongsan Game
Dec. 2, 2006
Hundreds of determined fans
braved subfreezing temperatures
Saturday, Dec. 2 to watch the 2006
Army-Navy Flag Football
Championship at Falcon Field.
Army beat Navy 28-0 to take home
the Commander’s Cup for the fifth
year in a row. Army has now won
the cup nine times in 11 years.
“We kept things simple,” said Army
Head Coach Don Riggins. “We agreed
that we would go with the team that
was hot during the flag football
championships.”
Officials presented a trophy to the
Army coaches and Area II
Commander Col. Ron Stephens.
“The cup will stay at the Collier
Field House in the trophy case until
next year,” said Area II Sports
Director Bennie Jackson.
(Editor’s Note: Tamara Sternberg
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Military healthcare making advances
By Sgt. Sara Wood
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – The military has made
tremendous advances in healthcare in the last decade
and specifically since the start of the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan, the top Defense Department official for
health care said here yesterday.
Body armor, eyewear, new surgical techniques and
improved medical data collection in this conflict have
all contributed to the lowest “killed-in-action” rate in
history, Dr. William Winkenwerder Jr., assistant
secretary of defense for health affairs, said in a
roundtable discussion with retired military analysts.
The killed-in-action rate for operations Enduring
Freedom and Iraqi Freedom is 12.5 percent, vs. 18.6
percent for the first Gulf War and Vietnam, and 25.3
percent for World War II, he said. The killed-in-action
percentage measures the number of service members
killed out of the number wounded.
“Basic stuff is making a difference. Obviously, it
doesn’t save every injury, but it mitigates a lot of the
injuries,” Winkenwerder said.
As of Dec. 2, 23,119 service members had been
wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan, he said. Of those,
55 percent returned to duty within 72 hours, he
pointed out. “People miss that, and I think it’s an
important thing,” he said.
Winkenwerder pointed out some other surprising
statistics: of the 37,058 service members medically
evacuated from the U.S. Central Command area of
operations as of Dec. 4, 59 percent have been for
disease and 21 percent for non-battle injuries; also, as
of Nov. 1, the war on terror has produced 760
amputees, of which 500 lost a limb, hand or foot, and
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260 lost fingers or toes only. said. The building will be next to the Uniformed Services
A major issue in this conflict has been post traumatic University of the Health Sciences and across the street
stress disorder, Winkenwerder noted. The best from the National Institute of Health, creating a
statistics on PTSD come from an Army study done collaborative environment that will lead to new and
on Soldiers and Marines returning from their first or better healthcare for troops, he said.
second rotations in Iraq or Afghanistan, in which the
rate of service members who screened positive for
PTSD on a questionnaire was 12 percent, he said. He
noted, however, that the pre-deployment rate of PTSD
was about 7 or 8 percent.
To provide better mental healthcare for service
members, the military now does a pre-deployment
screening, a post-deployment screening, and a follow-
up screening three to six months after troops return,
Winkenwerder said. This follow-up assessment is
important, because many troops don’t report problems
right after a deployment, but these problems surface
later, he said.
These extra assessments give military officials more
data to work with when analyzing mental health trends
and developing new programs to help service members,
Winkenwerder said.
“It’s a real profile of what’s going on with our people
that we did not used to have, and it’s allowed us to
develop new programs to reach out where the need
is,” he said. “I think they’re making a difference; we’ve
gotten very good feedback.”
Another area that has seen notable progress is
amputee rehabilitation, Winkenwerder said. Of the total
number of amputees, 25 percent have been returned
to duty. “The spirit there is unbelievable,” he said. PHOTO BY SPC. COURTNEY MARULLI
More improvements are on the way for military Pfc. Chris L. Llewellyn, a medic from the 2nd Battalion, 17th
health care, as the new Walter Reed National Military Field Artillery Regiment, prepares Spc. Clint A. Zeller for an IV
Medical Center is built in Bethesda, Md., Winkenwerder during training at Forward Operating Base Loyalty, Iraq
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JAN. 12-18

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Stranger Than Fiction — One
morning, a seemingly average and
generally solitary IRS agent named
Harold Crick begins to hear a female
voice narrating his every action,
thought and feeling in alarmingly
precise detail. Harold's carefully
controlled life is turned upside down
by this narration only he can hear,
and when the voice declares that
Harold Crick is facing imminent death,
he realizes he must find out who is
writing his story and persuade her
to change the ending. The voice in
Harold's head turns out to be the
once celebrated, but now nearly
forgotten, novelist Karen "Kay" Eiffel
(Emma Thompson), who is struggling
to find an ending for what might be
her best book. Her only remaining
challenge is to figure out a way to kill
her main character, but little does she
know that Harold Crick is alive and
well and inexplicably aware of her
words and her plans for him.
Saw III — In 2004, a low-budget
horror film about a man who put
people with moral failings into
grisly, murderous situations
became a huge hit. In 2005, the
sequel scored again, upping the
body count and the terror. In 2006,
the franchise continued, with
plenty of gore as well as an
emotional story line that delved into
the psychological makeup of the
main characters. As SAW II
concluded, Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) was
dying. But that doesn't mean his
penchant for playing games of
torture and violence is ending. In
SAW III, the murders start
occurring again, and Kerry (Dina
Meyer) is back on the case,
although she thinks this time it might
be the work of a copycat.
Let’s Go To Prison — Based upon
a non fiction book about how to stay
out of jail (and/or survive it once you
know you're headed upriver), Let's Go
To Prison is an uncompromising, no-
holdsbarred revenge comedy helmed
by Bob Odenkirk, the director who
brought sketchcomedy fans Mr. Show
With Bob and David. And he's about to
give us everything that's been missing
from the typical prison movie in his
fresh, probing look at our penal
system. Felon John Lyshitski (Dax
Shepard, Punk'd, Employee of the
Month, Without a Paddle) has figured
out the best way to get revenge on
the now-dead judge who sent him to
jail: "help" the official's obnoxious son,
Nelson Biederman the IVth (Will Arnett,
Arrested Development, RV, Blades of
Glory), try to survive the clink. John
strikes gold when Nelson is wrongly
convicted of a crime and sent to the
same penitentiary he used to call home.
Flags Of Our Fathers — It is the most
memorable photograph of World War
II, among the greatest pictures ever
taken. The winner of the Pulitzer Prize
for photography and one of the most-
reproduced images in the history of
photography, the picture has inspired
postage stamps, posters, the covers
of countless magazines and
newspapers, and even the Marine
Corps War Memorial in Arlington,
Virginia."Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima,"
a picture taken by Associated Press
photographer Joe Rosenthal on Feb.
23, 1945 depicts five Marines and one
Navy Corpsman raising the U.S. flag
on Mount Suribachi.
The image served as a counterpoint
for one of the most vicious battles of
the war: the fight to take Iwo Jima, a
desolate island of black sand barely
eight square miles that would prove a
tipping point in the Pacific campaign.
Eragon — Based on the first novel
in Christopher Paolini’s popular
Inheritence trilogy, Eragon is a
fantastical adventure in a vein
similar to that of the Lord of the
Rings trilogy and The Chronicles of
Narnia. A classic story of a quest
driven by destiny and set in a land
where elves, magicians, and
humans live side by side, the battle
between good and evil, innocence
and cynicism, is taken up once
again. John Malkovitch camps it up
as the evil King Galbatorix, a former
guardian of peace who long ago
went over to the dark side. He now
rules over a land from which
dragons have all but disappeared,
until humble farm boy Eragon
(newcomer Edward Speelers)
happens upon a mysterious blue
object that turns out to be a dragon
egg.

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The Greatest Reversal of All Time
CH (LTC) Joseph F. Hannon, license and the Irish authorities dismantled his plane. He don’t get outsmarted.... they don’t get boxed in.... they have
Area IV Staff Chaplain came home on a passenger ship and was hosted by New power and they use it to destroy their enemies!!’
York City which featured a ticker tape parade attended by The Master severely rebukes Peter and then offers his

M
y parents’ generation witnessed an astounding
real life reversal set in the midst of the grinding
poverty of the Great Depression. In July of
1938, Douglas Corrigan, one year after the solo flight of
Lucky Lindy from Long Island to Paris, posted a flight plan
for his single engine plane from Idewild Field, far out in the
potato farms of Long Island, to Shannon, Ireland. His plan
was rejected by the Aviation Authority. So, he filed a second
flight plan from Idewild Field (now JFK International) to San
Francisco. It was accepted. At dawn on July 17, 1938, he
used the whole length of the runway to lift off slowly into
the west but once airborne made a 180-degree turn. Twenty-
three hours and thirteen minutes later he landed in Shannon,
Ireland.
The international media immediately named him “Wrong
Way Corrigan” and he became an instant celebrity in the
U.S. The Aviation Authority in the U.S. revoked his flying
over a 1,000,000 people as it moved along Broadway; cutting
diagonally through the borough of Manhattan!
Wrong Way Corrigan’s reversal caused delight and called
for hope in the hearts and minds of millions of U.S. citizens
who battled the grinding poverty of the Depression era.
However, I think the greatest reversal of all time – one
that continues to challenge all generations spiritually and
mentally – is described in the middle of Matthew’s chapter
16.
Here, Simon, the leader of the apostles is able by the
revealing power of the Father to correctly name Jesus as
both Messiah and Son of the living God. For this, he is most
highly commended by the Master. Then Jesus immediately
predicts his coming passion, death, and resurrection.
Simon, who has just been renamed Peter (the Rock) just
cannot accept Jesus’ prediction. So Peter reverses what Jesus
has said and says in effect, ‘No, it can’t happen. Messiahs
own reversal, the Greatest Reversal of all time: “If anyone
would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his
cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will
lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it!!”
Matt 16: 24b-25.
Generations have been severely challenged by this great
reversal... this invitation to pick up the cross and follow the
Master. Our human mind seems to scream out that I should
avoid the cross.
However, I must grant, that the holy people of all religions
seem to have been able to do just that – to pick up a very
heavy cross, even to the point of laying down their lives in
service for others. And yet, in my heart of hearts, I know
that I’m not in that league, not even close. But the Gospel
invitation is still there. It doesn’t go away, “If you wish to be
my follower....”
Therefore, I pledge to lift what I can bear and to do this
day by day!

Area IV Worship Services

Protestant 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Collective Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll Korean Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll Area IV Chaplains
10:30 a.m. Camp Henry Korean Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Joseph F. Hannon
Hannonjf@korea.army.mil or 768-5455
10:30 a.m. Camp Walker Praise & Worship Sunday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
Chaplain (Capt.) Byong Min
12:45 p.m. Camp Walker Catholic justin.k.min@korea.army.mil or 765-8991
1 p.m. Camp Carroll Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
For additional information, contact the Area IV Chaplain’s
Collective Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Camp Walker Office at 764-5455.
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GALEN PUTNAM
Daegu enclave community members chant slogans as they participate in the “Walk a
Mile In Her Shoes” march last year at Camp Henry. Several male marchers wore high
heels to symbolize the pain suffered by victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault. The event is one of many scheduled through Area IV in conjunction with
Domestic Violence Prevention Month.
DAVID MCNALLY

Rebecca Metzger (right) prepares to participate in a traditional Korean wedding ceremony during the
2006 Hannam Village Festival. The event drew nearly 1,000 people to celebrate autumn.

Revisit events of the

past year through...

Images of 2006
F. NEIL NEELEY
A youngster flys a kite during the 20th annual kite flying
festival Feb. 25, 2006 near Camp Humphreys.

DAVID MCNALLY

Area II Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier Pfc. Lee In-ho takes aim during an Oct. 12, 2006 training mission at Rodriguez
Range. Fifty-five Area II Soldiers attended the adrenaline-laced training at Rodriguez Range. The Military Operations in Urban Terrain
facility is a realistic training environment that is designed to bring Soldiers face-to-face with city warfare.
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Los Palominos to perform

Texas Hold’em
The Main Post Club hosts Texas
Hold’em events in January.
Mondays and Wednesdays feature No
LimitTexas Hold ‘em at 6 p.m.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.. There
is a $15 maintenance fee.
There will be a tournament Jan. 6 and 7
at 10 a.m., with registration at 9 a.m.
There is a $50 fee to play in the
tournament.
Donnie McClurkin
Concert
grammy-winning artist Donnie
McClurkin is scheduled to perform at
Collier Field House 7 p.m. Jan. 26.
Admission is free.
throughout peninsula
By Rakendra Moore
IMCOM Public Affairs
The sound of Spanish music will be in the air!
Los Palominos, a musical group of four brothers, will perform
here for the U.S. troops and their families throughout the Korean
peninsula Jan. 12-18.
They will perform at Osan AB on Jan. 12; Yongsan Garrison
Jan.13; Camp Humphreys Jan. 14; Chinhae NS Jan.17; and
Camp Walker Jan. 18.
Los Palominos’ performances here for the U.S. Forces
Korea is a joint effort between Morale, Welfare and Recreation;
AFFES ; and the USO.
This platinum and gold award-winning group released such
songs as “Me Vuelvo Loco” (I Go Crazy) and “Dame Tu Amor.”
Their most notable achievement was in 1999 and 2000 when
they won a Grammy Award.
In 2006, Los Palominos released a CD/DVD package
composed of their most popular hits entitled, “Evoluciones
(Evolutions). This CD/DVD ensemble includes two new
songs “Dame Tu Amor” (Give Me Your Love) and “La
Misma” (The Same). In addition, the DVD is narrated by
the Arreola brothers themselves.
Los Palominos started their music career in 1986, under
the direction of their father. They continued to grow
artistically and professionally as opportunities presented
themselves.
The brothers have performed for huge audiences.
Entertaining thousands, the group was formally known as
Los Tremendos Pequenos, and now, they are affectionately
known as Los Palominos.
The group said they really appreciate all the love and
support they receive from their fans.
“Over the years we have had our loyal fans, but we seem
to win over new and younger fans all the time,” said Johnny
Arreola in a previous interview.
To see Los Palominos perform, contact the local MWR
office for more information. The performance is free and
sure to be good entertainment for all.

Library Contest

Soldier Show seeks

The Yongsan Library is holding a “I
Have a Dream” contest through Jan.
23. Win AAFES gift cards: First Place
is $20, Second Place is $10. The drawing
will be held Jan. 24 at 11 a.m. in the
library.

Monthly Language Classes

Army Community Services offers
monthly Korean and English classes.
In
addition to level I & II classes in both
languages, Basic English Conversation
and Basic English Grammar are offered.
For information or to register, call 738-
7505/723-6810.
Crab Leg Night
Yongsan Garrison’s Main Post Club
offers all you can eat crab legs 5-9 p.m.
every Saturday. Cost is $22.95 per
person, and includes french fries, hush
puppies, cole slaw, salad bar, soup and
chili.
Decoder price reduction
The Army and Air Force Exchange
Service and the Navy Exchange
Service Command will reduce
monthly rental price for AFRTS
decoders from $25 to $13 effective
today. Contact AAFES store for
information.
Area II Pool League
The Area II Pool League is seeking new
members. The group meets at 7 p.m. each
Tuesday at the Main Post Club, Harvey’s
Lounge and the Navy Club -- all on
Yongsan Garrison.
Membership is open to ID cardholders,
family members, retirees, Department of
Defense civilians or contractors and
individuals sponsored by ID
cardholders.
For more information, call Brent Abare
at 723-3691.
musicians for 2007 tour
By Tim Hipps recording of a solo performance, which can be supplemented
Courtesy of Army News with a recording of an ensemble or band.
Singing ability is desired but not required, and additional
ALEXANDRIA, Va., -- The U.S. Army Soldier Show seeks talents will be evaluated in conjunction with proficiency on
musicians for its 2007 tour. the primary instrument, including singing, playing of multiple
Soldiers who play the guitar, bass, keyboard or drums have instruments and dancing.
until Jan. 18 to apply for an audition. Those selected to be cast The Army Entertainment Division’s panel of judges will
in the show must be released by select Soldier-musicians for live
their commander for a six-month auditions based on the videos and
tour of entertaining troops and their application packets.
families. Application packets mailed from a
“A live rhythm section is going U.S. Post Office mailbox or facility
to bring a different kind of energy should be sent to: United States Army
and really change the feel of the Soldier Show, Attn: 2006 Selection
show,” said Soldier Show Director Committee, P.O. Box 439, Fort Belvoir,
Victor Hurtado. “When you have a VA 22060. Via other carriers: United
live person behind one more States Army Soldier Show, Attn: 2006
element of the show, it’s going to Selection Committee, 6091 Sharon
give it that much more energy. Lane, Bldg. 1434, Fort Belvoir, VA
When the vocalists know they have T
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22060.
these musicians putting that power Spc. Benjamin Piel of Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., The Soldier Show has always been a
behind them, they’re going to come sings lead vocals on Little Big Town’s “Boondocks” mix of song, dance and theatre, and
out swinging. while Spc. Elisabeth Graham of Fort Jackson, S.C., Hurtado has often taken advantage of
“We want to rock,” Hurtado plays the violin and Spc. Adel Nammour of Yongsan, vocalists who double as musicians. Spc.
continued. “We want to have that Korea, and 1st Lt. Sonya Moore of the California Elisabeth Graham of Fort Jackson, S.C.,
energy, and I think this will do it.” Army National Guard provide backup vocals during played the violin last year during several
Application packets must the 2006 U.S. Army Soldier Show. songs, including “The Devil Goes
include: Down To Georgia” by The Charlie
• A copy of enlisted records brief or officer records brief; Daniels Band and “Boondocks” by Little Big Town.
• A copy of the most recent noncommissioned officer The 2006 show also featured the trombone of multi-
evaluation; talented Staff Sgt. Samuel Hesch, an Army National
• A copy of the most recent Army Physical Fitness Training, Guardsman from Pearl City, Hawaii. A year earlier, Spc.
including height and weight; David Linson II brought his saxophone from Camp Carroll,
• Most recent Department of Army photo; Korea, to the Soldier Show.
• A resume of relevant experience with a phone number and Now Hurtado is looking to add more talented musicians,
e-mail address; preferably a few who can double as dancers or vocalists.
• An audition video; and “We just want more of a concert feel for the show,” he
• A commander’s letter of intent to release. said. “We want to come out of the box and move onto a
Applicants’ military occupational specialty does not need to little bit of a different paradigm - to more of a concert-feel
be musician, but applicants must be proficient in reading basic of the production. It really is about the mix of the talent.”
lead sheets or chord charts. Audition videos must include a For more details, contact Hurtado at
Victor.Hurtado@cfsc.army.mil.
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New leaders, unit reflaggings, inactivations mark 2006

from the Civil War to World War II. command of U.S. Army Garrison Long and Eagle
The 3-6- CAB changed command the same day as and Maj. Bruce L. Townley assumed command
the reflagging as Lt. Col. Bernard B. Banks relinquished during a ceremony at the Camp Long multipurpose
command and Lt. Col. Lonnie G. Hibbard assumed facility. One of the signal events of Arrington’s
command. two-year command was the restationing of the 1st
On Nov. 6 the 2nd Battalion 52nd Aviation Regiment Battalion (Attack) 2nd Aviation Regiment from
transformed into the 3rd Battalion 2nd Combat Aviation Camp Page in Chunchon to Camp Eagle.
Brigade. Area III KATUSA Soldiers welcomed a new
The Silent Warriors of the 527th Military command sergeant major as Command Sgt. Maj.
Intelligence Battalion said farewell to Lt. Col. Jerald L. Kim Sam-moon assumed responsibility during a
Phifer and welcomed new commander Lt. Col. John ceremony on Jan. 18. Kim came to Camp
N. McCarthy on June 2. Humphreys from 8th Army where he served as
Another historic unit that changed command was Republic of Korea Army sergeant major. He
the 194th Combat Services Support Battalion; Lt. Col. replaced Command Sgt. Maj. Kong Hyung-kwon.
Steven M. Elkins relinquished command and Lt. Col. The last unit to inactivate was the 23rd Area
E.W. Lilliewood Jr. assumed command on July 28. Support Group.
Originally activated on Oct. 18, 1927 as the 8th Motor On June 15 the unit cased its colors and ended
Repair Battalion, the 194th was reflagged several 40 years of service.
times throughout its history. It has been in Korea The units’ functions and support responsibilities
since May 1970. were assumed by the new 501st Sustainment
F. NEIL NEELEY June 23 marked another change of command in Brigade, a subordinate unit of the 19th
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim speaks at his change of Area III; Maj. Thomas L. Arrington relinquished Expeditionary Sustainment Command.
responsibility ceremony June 16.
By Bob McElroy and F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – New construction was
not the only change to the face of Area III in 2006 as
several units changed command, welcomed new
command sergeants major, reflagged or inactivated.
The 6th CAB earlier changed to the Multi-functional
Aviation Brigade to the 2nd CAB. At Camp Humphreys
the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade said good-bye to Col.
Peter W. Foreman and welcomed new commander
Col. William H. Morris on June 23. Foreman had the
distinction of being the last commander of the 6th
Cavalry Brigade and the first commander of the 2nd
CAB following its activation.
The 2nd CAB also reflagged two of its battalions.
On June 23 the 3rd Squadron 6th Cavalry Brigade
cased its colors and unfurled the colors of 4th Battalion
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. The reflagging marked
the end of an historic unit that fought in campaigns SUSAN BARKLEY

(above) Lt. Col. Scott Kubica, commander, 2-52 Aviation, 2nd

Combat Aviation Brigade holds the unit colors as Command
Sgt. Maj. Ronald D Andrews prepares the flag for casing the
2-52 General Support Aviation Battalion colors at the unit re-
flagging ceremony held Nov. 6 at Camp Humphreys. Col.
William H Morris, commander, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade,
looks on

PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY

Candidates for spurs march around the Camp Humphreys
3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Archie Davis cases the 3-6 colors. The 3-6 was deactivated and perimeter on the unit’s last spur ride held just eight days
immediately re-flagged as the 4th Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade in a ceremony held on Tiger Ramp June 15. before 3-6 was reflagged.
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Change marks 2006 at Camp Humphreys

A ceremony held Nov. 9 at Camp Humphreys’ Zoeckler Station marked a milestone in Camp Humphreys transformation when officials from Far East District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
501st Military Intelligence Brigade; U.S. Army Area III Support Activity; and, Shinil Engineering Company, cut a ribbon to officially open the largest barracks complex and the first barracks and
dining facility complex in Korea.
By Bob McElroy and F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – As 2005
faded into history Camp Humphreys and
Area III took a breather for the holidays
and then the Transformation continued
apace when the New Year began.
The new construction, infrastructure
improvements and quality of life
enhancements that dominated and
sometimes interrupted life here in 2005
continued and gave the community
sparkling new facilities which hinted at
the flagship installation Camp
Humphreys is fast becoming.
The changes are evident just inside
the main gate where two verdant-new
ball fields beckon the youth teams which
will play on them.
Next door the new water park opened
complete with water slides, swimming
pools and locker room facilities.
The Alaska Mining Company
completed renovations and opened to the
public, providing a new menu and
comfortable venue for entertaining or a
quiet meal.
Military Intelligence Soldiers are now
living better thanks to the new barracks
and dining facility that opened in
November at Zoekler Station.
Continue on Perimeter Road to the
new Post Headquarters with its state-
of-the art Operations Center. When it America while stationed overseas. deactivated unit’s former headquarters
opened in June it brought most of the The Humphreys Lodge joined the was demolished and the land cleared
post’s leadership together in one building wave of change as ground was broken for future construction.
where before it had been scattered about and construction began on a new Construction continued on a new
in several Quonset Huts. $12.5 million five-story addition which outer wall which replaces the chain
Across the airfield from the post will feature 85 rooms. 45 of the rooms link fence with a red-brick wall topped
headquarters new buildings rose on MP will be for extended-stays and feature with Korean tiles. In other locations
Hill—a fitness center as well as new kitchenettes with microwaves, sinks on the perimeter stylized concrete
Soldier living quarters. Nearby a new and refrigerators. The remaining 40 block walls replaced the fences.
Charley’s Steakery and AAFES rooms will be two-bedroom suites Finally, new sidewalks around gave
Shoppette opened to support Soldiers, with large kitchenettes. the post a more pedestrian-friendly
civilians and family members. The last remnant of the 23rd Area way to get around and provided a safer
The new Phase II family housing Support Group disappeared when the environment for runners and walkers.
units complete with underground
parking and a nearby shoppette opened
up not far from the Humphreys
downtown area in September.
In a direct reflection of the growing
family population here the Humphreys
American Elementary School dedicated
and then opened a new annex in August.
A new Child Development Center
with space for 50 children also opened
providing a safe and friendly place for
the post’s youth to stay while their
parents worked.
Down the road from family housing
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts opened a
new shop across from the post
commissary. The shop offers a wide
assortment of donuts for those with a Lyn O’Dell 9left) hands fresh doughnuts to Pfc. Scott Blair, a military policeman from the 249th
sweet tooth plus an assortment of MP Detachment. Blair was the first Soldier in the cue Nov. 21 when Crispy Crème officially
coffees for who want another taste of opened on Humphreys.

Hunter Hays, Alex Hayes and Alan Feistner take the first plunge into the Splish ‘n Splash 50
meter pool following the opening of the pool and diving well areas of the water park at Camp
Humphreys August 1. Back row: Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., US Army Area III commander PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY

and Shim Sung-hoon, lifeguard, look on. The new 8-story family housing tower on Camp Humphreys. It will house 48 new familes.
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Volunteers, communities become Area III “Good Neighbors”
People working together

PHOTOS BY PETER YU
Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Granneman, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Transportation Motor
Pool, US Army Area III Support Activity, talks to students at their level during the Paengsung
English camp held July 31 to August 11 at the Paengsung County offices.

SUSAN B ARKLEY
Gyeonggi Province staged the second annual friendship concert May 25 at Camp
Humphreys as the highlight of KATUSA – US Soldier Friendship Week.Seohoo, host, Park
Hye-kyung performer and Kim Hyun-chue, host talks to the crowd.

SUSAN BARKLEY
A Soldier from 1st Battalion 2nd Aviation Regiment looks on as 4-year old Alexander Blum
and Lim, Kwang-Su, 4th grader at Sung-Nam Elementary School in Heongsung, plant a tree
during the April 6 Arbor Day event held at the school
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers,
KATUSA’s, civilians (family members
and employees) and Korean citizens,
official and unofficial, all are responsible
for making the past year a success. The
Area III volunteer program gave those
Beth Degand traces an image projected onto the wall by an overhead projector for use on the interested the opportunity to devote
classroom bulletin board. Degand, who volunteers at Humphreys American Elementary hundreds of hours to the service of their
School, is Civilian/Family Member Volunteer of the Quarter for the second quarter of Fy 2006. community. Volunteers worked at the
Everyone wanted to volunteer to be a part of clinic, the Red Cross, chapel, youth
the Anjung-ri clean up in June. center – providing services that might
not have otherwise been available.
Provincial and local government
officials worked to provide Soldiers,
family members and civilians the
opportunity to explore their greater
community. Units undertook projects
that took Americans to orphanages and
schools, teaching English and helping
those in need of assistance.
In May, KATUSA’s took the lead and
sponsored KATUSA Friendship week, a P F. N N
HOTOS BY EIL EELEY

About 300 Area III Soldiers volunteered to joined with their on and off base civilian
counterparts in October to clean up Anjung-ri. They picked up litter, trash and debris in the
community and, at Nongsung Fortress, they shared a combination Korean/American cookout.
three day event with cultural Soldiers from the 2-52nd General
demonstrations and displays, sport and Support Aviation Battalion paid their
a concert, sponsored by the provential second visit of the year to the Seong
government, that introduced Americans Yook orphanage March 21.Spc. Major
to some of the best known entertainers Wilburn, HHC 2-52 gives 6 year old Kim,
in Korea. Wan-sung a lift in the air.
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Army bids adieu to Camp Hialeah

By Kevin Jackson
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HIALEAH — As a recording
of “Retreat” and “To the Colors” briskly
pierced the thick humid air on the vacant
installation, United States and Republic
of Korea flags were lowered for the last
time in front of the quaint post
headquarters building here Aug. 10, 2006.
About 150 Korean and American
dignitaries from Busan Metropolitan City
and the U.S. Army throughout Area IV
attended the closure ceremony that
ended the camp’s nearly 61 years of
history with the U.S. Army in the ROK’s
second largest city.
The simple but poignant ceremony
included the presentation of the Korean
colors that flew over the installation to
Busan Metropolitan City Mayor Hur Nam-
sik and Yi Tong-ki, who as the senior local
national employee spent the past 39 years
working here. American flags were
presented to representatives for the
mayor of Hialeah, Fla., and George
Clinger, the senior Department of the
Army Civilian with 40 years of service,
including the past 12 years at Camp
Hialeah before his departure in July, 2006.
The installation’s storied history was
Sgt. Maj. David Martinez from the U.S. Army Materiel Support Center-Korea cases the Area IV
Support Activity colors while Lt. Col. Roger R. Dansereau, Camp Hialeah Garrison and Pusan
Storage Facility commander holds the staff during the Camp Hialeah closing ceremony.
read and followed by the announcement
that “Camp Hialeah is hereby closed.”
Finally, the ritualistic casing of the Area
IV Support Activity colors symbolized
its retirement as an organization in the
Busan enclave.
U.S. Forces Korea announced June
1, 2005, that Camp Hialeah would close
– paving the way for the further
KEVIN JACKSON
streamlining of U.S. Forces and the
return of valuable real estate to the ROK
as part of the amended Land Partnership
Plan. The closure resulted in the return
of 133 acres of land.
Lt. Col. Roger R. Danseareau, the
Camp Hialeah Garrison commander who
arrived for duty here in June 2005, was
charged with the task of closing the
installation that many Soldiers considered
the best duty assignment in the ROK.
“As the last garrison commander of
Camp Hialeah, it is my hope that we
have represented our country well and
though we leave this camp, the legacy
we leave behind is one of goodwill and
friendship,” he said.
Mayor Hur Nam-sik paid homage to
the fallen Soldiers of the Korean War
and subsequent U.S. service members
for their commitment and dedication to
preserving peace and security on the
peninsula. He also acknowledged the
nation’s remarkable growth during the
past 50 years and praised U.S. service
members for their goodwill toward the
citizens of Busan.
Camp Hialeah was home to thousands
of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines
throughout its history. Among the last
units to leave the installation were the 72nd
Ordnance Company and 6th Korean
Service Corps Company, which were
reassigned on the peninsula; and the
552nd Military Police Company, 4th
Quartermaster Detachment (Airborne)
and the 61st Chemical Company
relocated to Hawaii, Alaska and Fort
Lewis, Wash., respectively.

Pusan American School closes doors for good

By Kevin Jackson
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HIALEAH – A 46-year era of Department of
Defense Dependent Schools education at this cozy
southernmost U.S. Army installation in the Republic of
Korea symbolically ended with the extinction of two candles
at 2:43 p.m. June 2, 2006 in the Pusan American School
gym by the eldest and newest graduates of the school.
An elementary school opened at Camp Hialeah in
1960, the first on any U.S. Army installation in the
ROK. DoDDS added a high school in 1967, replacing
old Quonset huts with the existing facility in 1983.
PAS Principal Keith Henson opened the ceremony
by acknowledging the community as a close-knit
family. He praised his staff for its motivation and
dedication in the wake of the impending closure, before
turning his attention to the students.
His praise of the students was followed by a
thunderous applause that resonated off the walls of
the warm and dimly lit gymnasium. Henson continued
by lamenting the significance of education and his
feelings about the occasion.
“PAS is closing, but it is not dying,” he said. “Every
one of us will take what is great about our experience
with us. We’ll plant the seeds of our lives here (but)
wherever we go (we will) keep the spirit of Pusan
American School alive.”
The closure of Camp Hialeah prevented junior
Kristina Sagstetter from becoming only the tenth known
student to complete kindergarten through 12th grade
at PAS, her classmates had a surprise up their sleeves.
She was called in front of the audience and draped in
a cap and gown of blue and gold, the colors of the
PAS Panthers, as Henson enthusiastically pronounced
her an honorary graduate.
Finally, the PAS JROTC, which posted the colors
for the ceremony, performed a saber salute and retired
the colors. Senior Jeni Smith and Karl “K.C.” Cain, a
member of the class of 1971, blew out the candles
symbolizing the closure of the school and the ceremony.
Cain flew in from San Diego, where he works for
the U.S. Navy, to participate in the ceremony. It was
his first time back to Korea. He was the eldest PAS
alum to attend and was accompanied by his sister,
Mary Ann Cain, who graduated the year after him.

Camp Hialeah conducts its final ROK/U.S. Alliance Week

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HIALEAH – Officials here
joined with their Korean counterparts to
conduct a final Republic of Korea/U.S.
Alliance Week, April 24 – 28, 2006 with
the impending closure of Camp Hialeah
on the horizon.
This event, much like the KATUSA –
U.S. Soldier Friendship Week events held
at Camps Carroll and Walker, was a
weeklong series of traditional events
recognizing the bond between Korean
and U.S. Soldiers.
U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers joined
Soldiers from the Republic of Korea’s
53rd Infantry Division, members of the
Korean National Police and the Korean
Friendship League, for unit activities
such as cultural sightseeing tours and
events, including a tug-of-war
competition and talent show.
“This is an excellent time to say
thanks to the ROK military, Korean
National Police and the Busan Chapter
of the Korea Friendship League,” said
Victor Reese, executive assistant for base
operations, Area IV Support Activity –
Hialeah. “But most importantly, we wish
to thank the people of Busan for
allowing U.S. Forces Korea and Camp
Hialeah to operate and live here
peacefully for six decades.”
“This program symbolizes the mutual
friendship and support between our two
great nations,” said Lt. Col. Roger R.
Dansereau, Pusan Storage Facility and
Camp Hialeah installation commander.
“This is an enormous opportunity for
us to jointly participate in Korean cultural
exchanges that will certainly help foster
cohesion, camaraderie and promoting
the alliance between our two people.”
After the opening ceremony,
members of the 53rd Infantry Division
Marching Band performed songs in both
Korean and English. This was followed
by a Taekwondo demonstration by the
53rd ID Task Force Martial Arts Team.
During some portions of the
demonstration, members of the other
participating groups were asked to join.
Later in the week, the participants visited
the 53rd ID installation, the Korean
Maritime University and Taejongdae
Park.
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Camp Carroll Army Lodge opens amid fanfare

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – A grand opening ceremony
for the newest “jewel” here, the Camp Carroll Army
Lodge, was held Nov. 15, 2006 in front of the lodge.
The five-floor, 43,700-square-foot lodge features
42 standard rooms and eight extended stay suites.
Many of the 200-square-foot standard rooms are
adjoined by interior doors, creating the ability to have
double rooms. Suites offer 450 feet of living space.
All rooms feature amenities such as televisions, high-
speed Internet connections, DVD players, microwave
ovens, refrigerators and more.
“The lodge is likely the first facility on this
installation that travelers will see, as well as possibly
the last before they depart the installation and the
Republic of Korea,” said keynote speaker, Col. John
E. Dumoulin Jr., Area IV Support Activity commander.
“It will leave all travelers with a long-lasting, very
positive impression of Camp Carroll, the jewel of Area
IV. It also sets the stage for success – for our Soldiers,
civilian employees and their family members – and for
our mission partner units here.
“I am extremely pleased that the U.S. Army Family
and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command
recognized the need for this fabulous new lodge,” he
added. “It is an outstanding well-being project and
another reason why Camp Carroll and, indeed all of
Area IV, is the best place to live, work, serve, train
and play in the ROK.”
SGT. KANG JI-HUN
The new five-floor, 43,700-square-foot Camp Carroll Army Lodge
features 42 standard rooms and eight extended stay suites.
“This day was long in coming,” added guest
speaker, Sheryl Cleland, operations chief for Army
Lodging, F&MWRC, “but through the joint effort …
we have a facility that truly meets the needs of the
Soldiers and their families.”
She went on to say that “it is the Army lodging
staff and facilities that form the first impression a
traveler has of an Army garrison. This is an important
responsibility and with our nation at war, quality of
life is more important than ever. With the reward of
offering improved quality of life for so many Soldiers,
civilians and their families, there can be no doubt that
Army Lodging is an integral component of Soldier well-
being, and a primary contributor to readiness and
retention.
“In this period of high operational tempo and
deployments,” she added, “Soldiers are entitled to the
same quality of life that is afforded the society they
are pledged to defend. We pride ourselves in the military
on being a great and strong community. These are the
things that help contribute to that sense of belonging.”
After a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, those
in attendance were invited inside for an awards
presentation and to tour the facility.
The new lodge will allow a greater number of
travelers to stay on post rather than having to seek
lodging in the local community. When travelers stay
in an on-post Army lodge, temporary duty funds and
personal travel dollars remain within the Army system
rather than going to off post establishments. Lodgers
are also more likely to frequent Morale, Welfare and
Recreation and culinary facilities, providing additional
support to those operations.
Before deciding to build the $10.5 million lodge,
the Army undertook an extensive two-year evaluation
process to determine the necessity for and viability of
a new lodge here. After studying issues such as the
number of hotels in the local area, troop strength and
number of family members, available on-post lodging
and other factors, the go-ahead was granted for the
project.

Entertainment upgrades in the works at Camp Carroll

Improvements will
add luster to Area’s
‘Crown Jewel’
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL – Groundbreaking Exterior Dining Bowling

for a $10.1 million project including a new
bowling center, casual dining facility,
swimming pool and multi-purpose field
upgrade, were held here May 4, 2006.
Personnel from the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers Far East District, various
Area IV Support Activity organizations
and construction contractor Samkye
Construction Company, Ltd., cut the
ribbon and dug the first ceremonial
shovel of earth.
“This is significant,” said Col. Donald
J. Hendrix, Area IV Support Activity
commander. “When you look around at
the changes at Camp Carroll you can
get a feel for it … great things continue
to happen at Camp Carroll.”
The new bowling center will have 12
lanes, as compared to four lanes at the
current facility, two game rooms and a
casual dining facility with both indoor
and outdoor seating. Total cost for the
bowling center project is $5.2 million.
The renovation of Storey Field into a
multi-purpose venue, costing about $2.7
million, will add a synthetic turf system
featuring a baseball and softball field,
dugouts and a combination football/
soccer field.
The new pool will include six 25-
meter lanes, a bathhouse, slide and a
sand volleyball court. The pools’ depth
will range from 3.5 to 12 feet. The cost
for this part of the project is $2.2 million.
“This project is one more tangible step
in the transformation of Camp Carroll
into an assignment of choice in Korea
and Army-wide,” said Lt. Col. John F.
Loefstedt, deputy commander, USACE-
FED. “The Far East District is
committed to working with Samkye
Construction, the installation and the
Area IV staff, and our MWR customer
to deliver the Soldiers of Camp Carroll
the quality project they deserve.”
He went on to say that when viewed
in conjunction with the soon to be
completed lodge, completed Crown
Jewel Fitness Center, numerous
barracks upgrade projects either
completed or on-going, it results in a
Camp Carroll where Soldiers can work,
live and recreate in some of the finest
facilities the Army has to offer.
The entire project, funded by Non-
Appropriated Fund dollars, is expected
to be completed this year.

TAS expansion bringing new look to campus

Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP GEORGE – With the
commitment to “our children being the
future of our nation,” Taegu American
School and Department of Defense
Dependent School officials, along with
those from Area IV Support Activity and
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East
District, broke ground April 25, 2006
on a $6.4 million expansion project.
This project, scheduled for an August
2007 completion, will result in more
classroom space, a larger gymnasium
and new quarters for the school’s Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps
program.
The new two-story building, being
constructed on the school’s former
athletic field, will measure 26,200 square
feet. It will house classrooms, computer
rooms, music classrooms and music
practice rooms.
One section of the building will be
devoted to the JROTC program. Offices
for faculty and cadet cadre, an armory
housing drill weapons and related items
and a simulated firing range are among
the planned features.
The existing gymnasium will be
expanded by 2,900 square feet. That Artist’s rendition of the two-story, 26,200 square
space will house a weight-training room, foot building being constructed on the school’s
multipurpose room and storage room. former athletic field.
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TAS cheerleaders Far East champions yet again

By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – In what is shaping
up to be something of a dynasty, the
Taegu American School Cheerleading
Team captured its third consecutive first
place finish in the small school division
of the Department of Defense
Dependent Schools Far East
Cheerleading Competition Nov. 10, 2006
at Camp Zama, Japan.
The victory marks the school’s fourth
Far East Cheerleading Competition
championship in the past five years. The
Warriors have also captured the past four
Korean American Interscholastic
Activities Conference championships.
In addition to taking top honors, the
team also received the Herkie Team
Award which is awarded to squads that
exemplify the qualities such as
leadership, values, and teamwork upon
which National Cheerleaders
Association was founded. The award
is named after NCA founder Lawrence
“Herkie” Herkimer, who formed the
organization in 1948.
“We have some very strong,
determined young ladies who know what
they are doing,” said first-year TAS coach
Angela Griego who, coincidentally, took
Pusan American School to a second place
finish behind TAS at the KAIAC
Championships in February, 2006.
The five-day event, held Nov. 6 – 10,
consisted of a three-day clinic where
teams learned new dances, cheers and
chants, a day of devising a two-minute
routine consisting exclusively of material
learned at the clinic and a day of
competition.
The Warriors received the NCA
“Spirit Stick” four times while in Japan.
The Spirit Stick is presented each day
to the squad showing the most sincere
spirit and enthusiasm, attitude during
classes, promptness, cooperation,
relationship with other squads,
leadership, and more.
Half of Taegu’s 10 tournament
team members are in their first year
with the squad.
In addition, the team won two
awards for technical excellence in
motions and jumps and a “Stunt Smart”
Award which is given for displaying
excellence in skills spotting and stunt
technique.
Individually, senior Co-Captain Amy
Hildebrand and freshman Kimberly
Compton received “All-American
Cheerleader” honors. Nine of the
squad’s 10 members were nominated for
the honor.
The victory sealed a bid for the team
to advance to national-level competition.
The school has the option regarding which
upper-tier competition it chooses to enter.

Taegu American School crowned Far East basketball champs

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – “I told them to play each game
of this tournament as if they were playing their last,”
said Michelle Chandler, Taegu American School’s girls’
varsity coach and athletic director.
The team took her words to heart and finished the
Far East High School Girls Class A Tournament as
champions for the first time in school history, defeating
last years’ runner-up Faith Academy, 38-28, behind a
stellar performance by Lynette Grant Feb. 24, 2006 at
Kelly Fitness Center here.
Grant, a senior, scored eight of her 17 points in the
final quarter, helping the Lady Warriors to rally from a
25-16 third quarter deficit. Her effort also helped earn
her the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award.
“When that girl steps up, you can’t stop her,”
Chandler said.
Faith Academy coach, Dan Beaver, seemed almost
prophetic when he said early in the tournament that
“the home team has reached center court more times
than not. If you follow the percentages and know who
the Lady Warriors have coming back, TAS will be our
biggest competition.”
Going into the final, Faith would need two wins in
the double-elimination playoffs to win the title. But,
for the second straight game, Grant dominated when
she had to.
The first time these two teams met, Faith held a
37-31 lead with 4:25 remaining. After a Taegu time
out, Grant and Sarah Scott scored buckets, cutting
the lead to two. With 1:29 remaining, Nina Forrest
tied the game for Taegu. Then Grant, driving the
length of the court, gave the Lady Warriors the lead
at 39-37. Faith’s Charis Jones later tied the game,
sending it into overtime.
While Scott, a freshman, hit two free throws, Grant
scored four of her 23 points in the overtime period to
help TAS escape with a 45-43 victory.
Editors note: Grant was killed in a car accident Sept.
22 in Alabama while at college. A memorial service
was held in her honor Sept. 27 at the TAS gymnasium.
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New commanders take over 19th ESC, Area IV Support Activity

Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Outgoing 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Commander, Maj. Gen. Timothy P.
McHale, passed the unit colors to
incoming 19th ESC Commander, Brig.
Gen. Raymond V. Mason, as hundreds
of Soldiers, visiting dignitaries, civilians
and family members looked on during a
change of command ceremony Oct. 25,
2006 at Kelly Field here.
Mason came to the 19th ESC from
Army Materiel Command (Theater),
Southwest Asia and Operational
Sustainment Coalition Forces Land
Component Command in Kuwait where
he served as the commanding general and
director of combined logistics respectively.
In addition to his experience with
both Army and combined/joint logistics,
Mason is no stranger to Korea, having
once served as the Support Operations
officer for the 702nd Main Support
Battalion at Camp Casey.
McHale departed for the Pentagon,
in Washington D.C., where he is now
the director of the Center of Logistics
Readiness.
The Area IV Support Activity
welcomed a new leader as Col. John E.
Dumoulin Jr. assumed command from
Col. Donald J. Hendrix in a change of
command ceremony July 27, 2006 at
Kelly Fitness Center here.
Dumoulin is arriving from Arlington,
Va., after serving as the chief of the
Training and Mission Support Branch,
Installation Management Agency
Operations Division.
“First, let me say it’s great to be back
in Korea. Previously, in the early
1990’s, I served in the 2nd Infantry
Division at Camp LaGuardia in
Uijeongbu as a Soldier in the 1st
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment. I
know many changes have occurred in
Korea since then, but my family, who
will join me in August, and I look
forward to the assignment and
challenges here in Area IV as we strive
to take care of Soldiers, their families,
and the employees of Area IV who
support us,” he said.
Henrdrix is retired from the Army to
start a new chapter of his life with his
family in California.
Editors Note: Both Sgt. Jimmy Norris,
19th ESC Public Affairs, and Cpl. Cha
Hyun-joon, Area IV Public Affairs.
contributed to this report.

USFK honors Kim Duk-hyung as ‘lifetime’ Good Neighbor

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – A Korean resident of Namhae
was honored by Gen. B. B. Bell, commander, United
Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/
United States Forces Korea, at the 2006 Annual USFK
Good Neighbor Awards Ceremony July 24, 2006, at
Dragon Hill Lodge.
Receiving a special Lifetime Achievement Award
was Kim Duk-hyung, director of the War Memorial
Activities Association, Namhae.
Recipients are recognized for their outstanding
contributions to promote friendship and strengthen the
alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United
States.
For 61 years, Kim Duk-hyung has personally kept
alive the memory of 11 U.S. Army Air Corps
crewmembers who died in a
fiery crash near the summit
of Mangwoon Mountain,
located on Namhae Island,
about 75 miles west of Camp
Hialeah in Busan. Their B-24
Bomber, “Lady Luck II,”
was shot down by Japanese
anti-aircraft fire on Aug. 7,
Kim 1945.
After World War II, Kim
began annual memorial services at the site to honor
those Americans who perished in the crash. In 1948,
he founded the War Memorial Activities Association.
He also resolved to build a monument, which was
finished in 1956.
The 2006 ceremony was the last to be hosted by
Kim who said that “it is time for the younger generation
to accept the role as host.” The Namhae Rotary Club
(which Kim founded) will continue to host the
ceremony into the future.
The crash shook the island and awoke the then 31-
year-old Kim Duk-hyung from his sleep. The next
day, Kim and a group of island residents were ordered
to accompany the Japanese Military Police to the crash
site. Kim watched as Japanese soldiers gathered up
items from the plane that they considered useful,
leaving the bodies of the dead airmen. Later, he returned,
dug shallow graves and formed crosses from pine
branches. When the Japanese discovered the burial,
Kim was tortured and imprisoned.
Once American forces arrived on Namhae, Kim
gave them the dead crews’ dog tags and helped
recover the bodies.
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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week

“I’d like a single room.”

Ee rinnyong bang hana butakamnida.

single room a I’d like
Vocabulary

weather ‘nalssi’

rain ‘bee’

snow ‘noon’

Situation of the Week : At the hotel

Week

I’ll be staying just tonight.

Onul bamman momulkomnida.

Is there a restaurant in the

Hotle ane shikdangi issumnikka? hotel?

Who is it?
Nugushimnikka?

Just a minute.
Jamkkanman gidariseyo.

Come in.
: Durooseyo.

I’d like room service please.

Rum sobisu jom butakamnida.

Illegal U-
Korean Expression of the W eek
Week
turns prove No. 18 (one’s favorite
dangerous Sippalbeon song)

A song which one can sing the best

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