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GALEN PUTNAM
Jennifer Sharp, Taegu American School’s second grade teacher, and The school mailed its first batch of packages to more than 30 Soldiers
students from her class prepare a “care package” containing a variety serving with the unit in Iraq, including at least one TAS alumnus. HHB,
of snacks, sundry items and handmade Valentines Day cards Jan.31. 2-1 ADA, deployed to Iraq from Camp Carroll.
The package was for their designated Soldier, Pvt. Victor Girau,
Headquarters and Headquaters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense
Artillery, as part of Taegu American School’s Support a Soldier Program. See Program
rogram, Page 26
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http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly Commentary The Morning Calm Weekly
Area 2
B Korea will observe a
four-day holiday
is responsible and accountable 24-7 for the
conduct of our force. We must continue to
weekend from Feb. highlight safe and appropriate behavior in order
Shoplifting, Subject 1 was observed via
CCTV concealing two cosmetic items on Subject E 17-20, in recognition of
two holidays –
to avoid misconduct and tragedy during the
upcoming four-day weekend. To mitigate risks
1’s person and attempting to exit the Main PX
without rendering proper payment. Subject 1
was detained by Witness 1 and transported to
L President’s Day and the
Republic of Korea
during this period, read my safety guidance in
USFK Command Policy Letter 2, Command
L
the AAFES Security Office where Subject 1 Lunar New Year “Sol- Safety. Senior leaders must ensure that first-line
surrendered the cosmetic items. Subject 1 was Lal.” Our President’s leaders conduct “Under the Oak Tree
detained by MP and transported to the Yongsan Day celebrates the Counseling” and gain verbal behavior contract
service and Gen. B.B. Bell with their subordinates. I expect leaders to make
PMO where Subject 1 was advised of Subject
1’s legal rights, which Subject 1 invoked. Subject achievements of all every effort to ensure their personnel behave
S
1 was processed, issued an order to show cause presidents of the United States, most notably responsibly at all times We are all ambassadors
letter and released to Subject 1’s sponsor. ECOL George Washington and Abraham Lincoln who for the United States and our actions must reflect
were both born during the month of February. the best of America. Our goal remains “No Loss
E
is $29.35. This is a final report.
Area 3 The ROK Lunar New Year is one of the most of Life” at any time. Furthermore, we will reduce
Assault Consummated by a Battery, Curfew important holidays celebrated in Korea. It is the incidents of major indiscipline in our ranks.
Violation, Failure to Pay Just Debt, At 3 a.m.,
Feb. 1, Subject 1 failed to pay Subject 1’s taxi
N highlighted by family gatherings where people
reaffirm familial ties and pay tribute to their
Your personal involvement and the chain of
command’s concern for and engagement with
elders. Thus far, we have begun 2007 with a our servicemembers, civilian employees, family
fare to Victim 1. Subject 1 was escorted by
KNP to the walk-thru gate where Subject 1 was
met by Victim 2 and escorted to the ATM to
D very good safety record; however, I am seeing
a statistical increase in servicemembers
members and contractors will make a positive
difference. Our combined involvement will
withdraw money to pay the taxi fare. Subject 1
did not withdraw the money and attempted to
S misconduct, particularly involving under age
drinking, alcohol abuse, curfew violation and
continue to save lives and ensure a healthy, proper
and productive climate – on and off duty.
flee in another taxi. When Victim 2 opened the sexual assault. This type of behavior is We go together.
taxi door, Subject 1 kicked Victim 2 in the # unacceptable and our chain of command must
abdomen. Subject 1 was transported to the Cp be directly engaged to ensure our
Humphreys PMO where Subject 1 was 14-07 servicemembers understand the potential GEN B.B. Bell
administered a PBT with a result of 0.138% BAC. lifelong negative consequences of this type of Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
Subject 1 was advised of Subject 1’s legal rights,
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JIM CUNNINGHAM
BOSS representatives from throughout Korea gather in Camp Casey’s Community Activitiy Center Jan. 30, to charge their batteries for deploying new ideas and marketing
concepts for BOSS activities in the future.
Korean LG Saker Basketball team cheerleaders get the Sgt. 1st Class Terrance McGhee shows his winnings for Pfc. Elisa Gonzalez cheers one of the many turnovers of the
crowd motivated with one of two performances. the day: an Apple iPod and carrying case. game.
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is unable to accommodate children, Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens tells the tax center workers they
including infants, at AFSC luncheons. See Tax
ax, Page 12 are appreciated during the grand opening remarks Jan. 31.
African American/Black
History Month 8th U.S. Army activates soccer team
“From Slavery to Freedom: The Story By Capt. Stacy Ouellette
of Africans in America” will be the 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
theme of an Area II luncheon 12 p.m. YONGSAN GARRISON —
Feb. 23, at the Main Post Club. The
Nineteen Soldiers from various units
community is invited.
within the 8th Army command took
Faithlift 2007 part in an activation ceremony where
An Interdenominational Christian they were officially selected as
Women’s Weekend will be held March members of the first ever 8th U.S.
2-3 at South Post Chapel and Dragon Army All-Stars Soccer Team at
Hill Lodge. Register by Feb. 16, at Commiskey’s, Jan. 29.
chapel services. For information, call The purpose of this ceremony was
010-7114-0593. to activate the newly established All-
Stars and for a Declaration of
Leadership Conference Friendship between 8th U.S. Army, the
“Lead with Diligence” is the subject of International Cultural Service Club,
Protestant Women of the Chapel
and the Korean American Veterans
conference Feb. 28 – March 1, at Hartell
Association.
House. Register by Feb. 16, at chapel
services. For information, call 010-7114-
Col. William Kidd, 8th U.S. Army PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON
0593. Chief of Staff, and Wook-Dong “Ben” International Cultural Service Club President Wook-Dong “Ben” Hur (right) and 8th U.S. Army
Hur, International Cultural Service Chief of Staff Col. William Kidd sign a declaration for the 8th U.S. Army All-Star Soccer Team.
Library Events Club President, signed a declaration. as Korean District teams. The provided by ICSC and the Korean
The Yongsan Library presents the Ki-Sok Chae, Korean American purpose is to foster an even stronger American Veterans Association. Both
“Presidents’ Day Quiz” Contest Veterans Association Chairman was friendship between the U.S. Soldiers organizations donated two sets of
through Feb. 20. Prizes are Army and also present. and those within the Korean military uniforms for each All-Star player,
Air Force Exchange Service gift cards. “Today’s activation of the 8th U.S. and civilian communities. soccer balls, and other equipment to
February is Black History Heritage Army All-Star Soccer Team is “The team is an exhibition team. the team.
Month. See the Yongsan Library’s book significant in that it creates another This is another venue for us to further Team members selected from 18th
display and bibliography. The library means for our Soldiers to represent 8th strides towards strengthening the Medical Command were Sgt. Wilmer
will present a “Meet the Artist” session
U.S. Army as Good Neighbor alliance by encouraging interaction and Aguilar, Sgt. Kenneth Aguire, Pvt.
with Gia Son 11 a.m., Feb. 24, at the
meeting room. There will be
Ambassadors and to engage in cultural exchange with the Korean populace Carlos Becera, Pvt. Tyler Burkhart,
refreshments. exchanges with new groups of in a friendly game of soccer,” said Staff Sgt. James Guerrero, Cpt. Tarik
Koreans,” said 8th U.S. Army Civil Capt. Marilisse Gonzalez, 8th U.S. Husain and Spc. Mario Lucero. From
Area II Web Site Affairs Chief Lt. Col. Tom Whitaker. Army Community Relations Officer the 2nd Infantry Division: 1st Lt. Kyle
For more community notes, news and The All-Stars team will participate and manager of the All-Stars. Johnson and Spc. Samuel Okunola.
information, visit the Area II Web site in soccer competitions against Funding for the equipment and From 1st Signal Brigade: Spc. John
at http://area2.korea.army.mil. Republic of Korea Army teams as well uniforms for the All-Stars was See Soccer
Soccer, Page 12
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American students study the ‘art of kimchi’
By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon carry trans-fat, kimchi can be a really
Area II Public Affairs healthy item for the Americans,” Kim
BUCHEON — Seventeen Seoul said.
American Middle School students At the factory, students had an
traveled to Hansung Kimchi factory opportunity to make their own kimchi
Jan. 26, for a field trip. by filling cold cabbage with red pepper
The students, parents and teachers sauce. After they were done, the
learned about kimchi by experiencing kimchi was sealed in bags so the
production first hand. students could take it home.
Kimchi is a Korean traditional food The group sampled all kinds of
made with cabbage and a lot of hot kimchi like kimchi rolls, crab kimchi
pepper sauce. The result is a side dish and even fruit kimchi.
that can be “smoking-hot” spicy. The company even made both the
Area II Child and Youth Services Korean and American flags out of
and Hansung Kimchi coordinated the kimchi to show their patriotism and
field trip to provide the American appreciation for the visit. PHOTOS BY PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON
students with a new experience and “It was interesting to learn all about Seoul American Middle School students Elijah King (left), Dwayne Pope and Rachel King make
also to help international relations. The kimchi, especially that you can make kimchi Jan. 26, at the Hansung Kimchi factory during a field trip to Bucheon.
visit helped American and Korean kimchi out of fruits,” said Shellie Willis,
cultures to come together, organizers a parent. “Getting everyone involved
said. in the trip by letting them make their
“We want to show the American own kimchi was a fascinating idea.”
students that kimchi is not only healthy, The company president said she
but fun and delicious,” said Hansung hopes to see more students and
Food Corporation President Kim Soon- parents for a future visit.
ja. “I hope that students feel interested “Probably most of the American
by kimchi so that in the future not only kids won’t experience making kimchi
Koreans, but Americans can enjoy or tasting different kinds of kimchi,”
kimchi too.” said Child and Youth Services Assistant
The tour began with an orientation Director Chad Ueno. “By taking field
about kimchi so that the students could trips and letting the students Above: Hansung Food Corporation President
learn about the history of the food, and experience Korean culture, we think Kim Soon-ja helps students make kimchi.
the reason kimchi is a healthy food. it will help to bring the two countries Left: Rachel King tries different kinds of kimchi
“Since a lot of American foods closer.” during the tour.
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Saw III Casino Royale Rocky Balboa Catch and Release Eragon Rocky Balboa Deja Vu
(R) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG) 7:30 p.m. (PG) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
Casino Royale Freedom Writers Freedom Writers The Marine No Show No Show No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG ) 7 p.m. (PG ) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. .
Catch and Release Catch and Release Catch and Release The Good Shepherd The Good Shepherd Apocalypto Apocalypto
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Catch And Release — The Rocky Balboa — Former Freedom writers — Based on Unaccompanied Minors — A Casino Royale — After a great
previews pretty much tell the whole heavyweight champion Rocky actual diary accounts of several Midwest-wide blizzard strands deal of discussion on the part of
plot. Gray Wheeler (Jennifer Garner) Balboa steps out of retirement and teenagers following the LA riots, passengers at an airport on fans and producers alike over
is holding a funeral for her fiance, back into the ring, pitting himself Freedom writers is the story of an Christmas Eve in this family Daniel Craig’s (The mother, Munich)
instead of a wedding, after he is killed against a new rival decades after idealistic teachers attempts to make a comedy. Security corrals the kids suitability for the role of James
in an accident on his bachelor party his initial glory. difference in the lives of her at risk traveling without parents into a Bond, he more than proves himself
weekend. Los Angeles bad boy Fritz When a computer simulated boxing students. Located in gang-ravaged large, windowless room. Sans in this explosive revamping of the
(Timothy Olyphant) comes in for the match declares Rocky Balboa the Long Beach, California, Woodrow supervision, the area quickly franchise. Under the direction of
funeral and brings with him vast victor over current champion Wilson High is a hotbed of violence descends into a sugar-fueled Lord Martin Campbell (The mask of
knowledge of the deceased's double Mason “The Line” Dixon, the due to a voluntary integration program of the flies frenzy, with food fights zorro) and with Paul Haggis
life and child-bearing infidelities. Fritz legendary fighter’s passion and which brings Black, Latino, Asian, and substituting for any real violence. (Crash) helping with the re-writes,
and Gray don't think much of each spirit are reignited. White students together. Rather than Five kids attempt to escape: this addition to the Bond canon
other until they begin to get past But when his desire to fight in having the desired effect of creating awkward-but-normal teen Spencer manages to hold true to the
appearances and stereotypes and small, regional competitions is healthy diversity, this program breeds (Dyllan Christopher), Harvard- essence of the stories the
appreciate what their mutual friend trumped by promoters calling for a constant war between all parties bound brain Charlie (Tyler James villainous villains, the fabulous sets,
loved about the other. rematch of the cyber-fight, Balboa involved, the result being daily gun Williams), gentle giant Beef (Brett the beautiful women, the fast-
While I've never been a huge Kevin must weigh the mental and physical shots, constant racial slurs, and gang Kelly), rebel Donna (Quinn paced action while updating the
Smith fan, probably based more on risks of a high profile exhibition violence. Shephard), and rich girl Grace (Gina formula with subtlety and humanity.
choice of material than anything else, match against his need to be in the Played largely by young unknowns, Mantegna). Thwarted by the Trading in the Cold War era for a
he is delightful as the bumbling, guru- ring. the freshman class in question is both holiday-hating head of passenger new, post-9-11 landscape, the tale
quoting friend Sam who takes Gray naive and wise beyond its years. relations (Lewis Black) and an unfolds in locations including the
in as a roommate and provides While never having heard of the unlucky underling (Wilmer Bahamas, Venice, and the Czech
intelligent comic relief, as well as Holocaust, these kids are well-versed Valderama), the kids try to salvage Republic. It opens in Madagascar,
being allowed some depth of in the pain of poverty, the legal system, their Christmas holiday. where Bond pursues a guerilla
character that is pleasant and and death. bomb-maker in one of the most
surprising. breathtaking chase scenes ever.
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he Bible assures us that God hears our room and asked, “What did you say?” The Then we have little more to do with God after He
prayers and gives us what we need. preacher repeated himself, again in a soft tone. answers our prayers. While God in His grace does
Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive, So, the young man moved closer to the preacher’s give answers to our prayers, He offers us more
seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened chair. “Sorry,” he said. “I still didn’t hear you.” than that. He offers us Himself. We must ask that
to you (Matthew 7:7).” However, what are we to Frustrated, the young man leaned his left ear we may receive, in order that, through our prayers
think when we repeatedly ask God for something, toward the preacher’s mouth and asked again. we get to know God. He could give us everything
but the answer doesn’t come? Into the young man’s ear, the old preacher spoke without that. To bring His child to His knee, God
Once upon a time, a young man lost his job. As once more, “God sometimes whispers, so we will withholds that men may ask.
time went on, he grew desperate about his move closer to hear him.” George MacDonald offered this rationale for
situation. He decided to ask for some wisdom This illustration shows us that the basic purpose prayer: “Hunger may drive the runaway child
from an old preacher he knew. As the young man of prayer is not entirely to get things from God. home, and he may or may not be fed at once, but
poured out his heart to the preacher he angrily When we pray, we often concentrate on the gifts he needs his parents more than his dinner.
declared, “I’ve begged and begged God to say in God’s hand, and ignore the hand of God Communion with God is the one need of the soul
something to help me. Why doesn’t God answer?” Himself. Those who are merely satisfied with the beyond all other needs. Prayer is the beginning of
The old preacher, who was sitting across the trinkets in God’s hand miss the best reward of that communion, of talking with God, a coming-to-
prayer - the reward of communicating and one with Him, which is the sole end of prayer.”
The eight year old’s first place winning Photo was Jordan 11-year-old Cameron Boyd took first place with his photo of a “Fake Snake.”
Diamond’s“Fish and Its’ Reflection.” Area III Public Affairs, Command Information Officer
with an assist by Dr. Joan Islas, Humphreys Elementary
Area III Public Affairs School Principal, Tami Taliento, Joon Auci, CYS
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Children of Camp coordinator and Area III Command Sgt Major Jason
Humphreys’ Child and Youth Services recently Kim.
participated in the Boys & Girls’ Clubs of America The children had their entries professionally
“ImageMakers” Photo Contest. Children in each of displayed at the Humphreys’ Community Activity
the six age groups from five through 11 photographed Center Jan. 23. First and second places were awarded
subject matter from their world. for each of the six age groups with the first place
“Place a camera in a child’s hand, and you’ll be winners’ photos advancing to the regional level in
amazed at what develops,” said Jenny Atkinson, Boys Atlanta, later this year.
& Girls Clubs of America. “The camera lens can Local winners received Beanie Babies as prizes and The seven year olds’ second place winner was Tacy Altvater for
transform a child’s walk to school or an afternoon on gained recognition from their families, peers and others her entry, “My Friend in a Tinkerbelle Costume.”
the basketball court. But the true power of photography in the community.
can be seen in the smiles of first-time photographers The winners were; first place in the five year old
age group went to Andrew Webb’s entry “A Model House.” The six year olds’ first place winner was,
the moment they see one of their views transformed
Alexandrea Saldana with her “Self Portrait,” with
into a lasting image.”
second place awarded to Rachana Tit for “My Friend’s
“Through photography, our kids are able to show
Cartwheel.”
us how they perceive the world around them,” saids
The seven year olds’ first place went to Monique
Judith J. Pickens, senior vice president of B&GCA
Branch for her “Playing Hair-Designer,” with second
Program Services. “This access to the arts not only
place awarded to Tacy Altvater for her entry, “My
encourages young people’s artistic skills and cultural
Friend in Tinkerbelle Costume.”
enrichment, it raises their self-esteem and self-worth.”
In the eight year old category, Jordan Diamond took
The local contest was judged by Furman Neeley,
first place with his “Fish and Its Reflection.”
Nine-year-old Vanessa Engram took first place in
her age group for “A Poorly Disguised Santa.”
Ten-year-old Jeric Branch won first place with his
“Snapshot Taken at the Bowling Center.”
And finally, 11-year-old Cameron Boyd took first
Five-year-old Andrew Webb’s first place entry “A Model House.” place with his photo of a “Fake Snake,” and Antonio
Freeman took second place with his photo of a “Band
Parade at Lotte World.”
Congratulations to all of the winners and may they
continue to explore the world with a camera and
develop a love of photography.
Monique Branch’s won the seven year olds’ first place for “Playing
Hair-Designer.”
The six year olds’ second place winner, Rachana Tit for “My
Friend’s Cartwheel.”
Ten- year-old Jeric Branch won first place with“Snapshot Taken
at the Bowling Center.” Nine-year-old Vanessa Engram took first place for “A Poorly
Disguised Santa.”
SPOUSE
HAES finds reading is fun - and yummy too!
O R I E N TAT I O N
By Nancy Turner goal of passing 16 Reading Counts accomplishments over the past
SEMINAR NOW
M A N D AT O RY
HAES Information Specialist quizzes on 16 books, (eight each per two quarters.
The SOS is scheduled for Feb.26 - CAMP HUMPHREYS – The quarter) that they’ve read since the Jared Collins’ second grade
27, at the CAC, 8 a.m. It is mandatory Humphreys American Elementary beginning of the year. class again won the pizza party for
for spouses to attend prior to School Parent Teachers The class that has the most students tthe second quarter in a row, but
receiving a permanent ration control Organization held a Popcorn Party who have reached the goal wins a pizza students in other classes are
card. Register thru sponsors’ unit, Feb. 2, to honor students who party. working hard to catch up.
FRG assistance or directly to ACS. reached the “Reading Counts!” The party recognized student’s Parents Jeanne Rose planned
Info. 753-8401. and hosted the quarterly party and
Tina Paff acquired the free
RESUME CLASS
books for each student.
SCHEDULED
Resume Writing class Feb.16, 9 -12
At the request of the school, the
a.m., open to everyone followed by PTO purchased Scholastic
a Resumix Preparation class for “Reading Counts!” quizzes for the
federal jobs for US Citizens only, HAES students last school year to
from 1- 4 p.m. You can attend one or encourage students to read and
both classes. Call 753-8401/8321 to improve their reading
register. comprehension.
After reading a book, students
BABYSITTING can take a ten-question “Reading
CLASS SCHEDULED
Counts!” quiz which tests their
The Red Cross will have a
Babysitting Class Friday, Feb 16,
reading comprehension.
from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Red The computer-based “Reading
Cross building. Students must be at Counts!” quizzes are accessed
least 12 years old at the start of the through the school’s computer
class. Limited to the first 10 students network. Students are very
to register. Call 753-7173. excited about the program at
HAES.
YOUTH SPORTS The program provides just
SEEKS COACHES enough of a competitive edge and
Coaches needed for the upcoming
rewards to motivate the students
T-ball and baseball season.
Applicants must undergo a NANCY TURNER to read and reach the goal of taking
background check and attend Tyler Anderson (L) and Alexander Brink carefully choose the gift of a book during the eight Reading “Counts!” quizzes
Certification Training. Contact YS PTO’s Popcorn Party. per quarter.
Lisa Hogue at 753-5051.
CYS JOBS
A variety of positions remain
open at both the Youth Center and
Camp Humphreys celebrates the USO’s 66th Bir thday
Birthday
Child Development Center. U.S. Area III Public Affairs USO and the USO at large for its dedication traces its roots back to the days just
Citizenship and background check CAMP HUMPHREYS—About a to the welfare of Soldiers and families before World War II when President
required. Call YS at 753-8507 or dozen Soldiers and civilians gathered around the world. Franklin D. Roosevelt charged six
contact CPOC for further details at the Camp Humphreys USO Friday Following the cake cutting Watson private organizations: the YMCA,
to celebrate the organization’s 66th handed out USO gift items such as baseball YWCA, National Catholic Community
AAFES LUNAR birthday. caps and tee shirts. Watson then began Service, the National Jewish Welfare
NEW YEAR HOURS U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys calling off the raffle ticket numbers for Board, the Traveler’s Aid Association
All AAFES facilities will operate Deputy Commanding Officer Alan W. Soldiers who had entered. The prizes were and the Salvation Army with the task
normal hours on Sat. & Mon, Feb 17 Feistner and Humphreys USO director $20 gift cards from the PX and $25 gift cards of handling the on-leave recreation
& 19. Hours for Lunar New Year’s Daisy Watson cut a large sheet cake to from the Commissary. needs for the members of the Armed
Day, Sun, Feb. 18. Camp Humphreys commemorate the day. According to the USO’s official Forces.
Main Exchange, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Burger Feistner praised the Humphreys website, http://www.uso.org, the USO The group came to be known as the
King & Pizza Hut, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. USO and was incorporated in New
Food Court: Taco Bell, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., York State on February 4, 1941. By 1944
Anthony’s Pizza & Popeye’s, 10 a.m. there were more than 3,000 USOs
- 9 p.m. Both Subways: 11:30 – 6 p.m. across America. Roosevelt became the
Military Clothing Sales, Closed. USOs first Honorary Chairman, a
Sorak Shoppette and Zoeckler position each subsequent president
Shoppette, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Jangmi has held.
Shoppette, Closed; All Concessions, Through the year the Camp
Closed. Theater and post Taxi, normal Humphreys USO supports Soldiers
hours. On Long/Eagle, Suwon and and their families by providing
Yong In All AAFES exchanges, activities during training times, tours,
snack bars and concessionaires will a lounge area with a big-screen
be closed. television, free internet café and a
variety of other community activities.
CROSS In keeping with the USO tradition
C U LT U R A L of supporting service members the
MARRIAGE birthday event was just another small
SEMINAR SET BOB MCELROY gesture on their behalf to share
Feb. 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Freedom
Pfc. David Hall, 557th Military Police Company (R) waits for a piece of cake from Alan something positive in the community.
Chapel. Register by Feb. 20, at 753- Feistner, (C) deputy commanding officer, US Army Garrison Humphreys, during the Watson said that the Camp
8401. Camp Humphreys USO’s 66th Birthday Celebration on Feb.2. USO Director Daisy Humphreys USO will celebrate its own
Watson, (L) assists Feistner. birthday later in February.
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Area III Soldiers become citizens
By Bob McElroy and F. Neil Neeley
US Army Garrison Humphreys PAO
CAMP HUMPHREYS—Three Soldiers born
far from the United States became American citizens
Wednesday in a moving ceremony at Army
Community Services here.
The Soldiers were: Spc. Ji Yon White, assigned to
Delta Detachment, 176th Finance Battalion, Pfc.
Xinlai Zhou assigned to Delta Company 58th Aviation
Regiment and Pvt. Melba C. Tungpalan, assigned to
the 2nd Infantry Division Warrior Readiness
Company, Special Troops Battalion.
The three were the first Soldiers to take the oath
of citizenship on a military base in Korea outside of
Seoul and the first at Camp Humphreys, according
to US Army Garrison Humphreys command
sergeant major Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Kim.
Mr. Jose R. Olivares, Officer in Charge of the
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship
PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY
and Immigration Service at the American Embassy (L to R) Spc. Ji Yon White, Pvt. Melba C. Tungpalan and Pfc. Xinlai Zhou prior to their citizenship ceremony Feb. 7.
in Seoul administered the oath of citizenship to the
three. to become a U.S. citizen and go further. I’m about “I am so grateful and thankful that I’m a citizen
While the ceremony was a first for Camp to apply for Officer Candidate School. of the greatest country in the world. I’m very proud
Humphreys, holding such ceremonies on military China-born Zhou aspires to become an engineer. that I’m an American and an American Soldier
bases is not new, Olivares said. “I have only been in the military for 11 months. I serving this great nation,” Kim said. “I know that
“We’ve been giving citizenships overseas since want to be an American Citizen because I want to you are very excited and happy to be receiving your
October 2004. It is the first time at some of the go to work for Boeing as an engineer,” she said. citizenship today. I know that you have been waiting
outside bases,” Olivares said. “Camp Humphreys “I’m a chemical soldier now but after my military a long time for this moment to arrive.”
was selected because we think it’s uniquely situated career I want to go to college and earn an engineering Kim reminded the new Americans that with their
where the word will get out to some of the soldiers degree.” citizenship comes responsibility.
who are non citizens that this benefit is available to Tungpalan, a native of the Philippines, wants a “As a citizen, you will be able to enjoy the freedom
them to take advantage of even though they are out career in federal service. and the legal rights promised by the constitution. One
in the field.” “I’m becoming an American Citizen because it of the rights is the right to vote. It’s your duty and
Each of the three new American citizen Soldiers opens up a lot of opportunities for me in the military responsibility as a citizen. I highly recommend that
has her own reasons for becoming Americans but and for Federal Jobs afterwards,” she said. “I’m a you exercise this right. Individuals who don’t vote
they share a dream - a better life. personnel actions clerk in my company.” lose their voice in government,” he stressed.
White, who was born in Korea, is aiming high; In his remarks following the swearing in ceremony, Wednesday’s ceremony could not have been
she wants to be an officer. Kim, a Korea native, said he understood the happiness possible without the assistance and support of Camp
“I’ve been working for the U.S. Army for the the three must be feeling for he felt it himself on Humphreys ACS director and staff.
past three years. I’m a finance Soldier. I take care May 3, 1978 when he became an American citizen ACS Director Jack G. Ferguson, said that he was
of everybody’s pay,” White said. “It’s time for me in Honolulu. asked by the embassy last week if he wished to
support the citizenship ceremony. Ferguson seized
the opportunity and his shop organized and
coordinated the event, provided the space,
refreshments and the guest speaker.
Ferguson said that the embassy provided him the
names and then notified the Soldiers of the date, time
and location of the ceremony. He said that if there is
a sufficient number of Soldiers who wish to become
citizens in the future, ACS can host the ceremonies
quarterly.
ACS can do more than host, Ferguson noted, the
organization has information on how to apply for
citizenship. He stressed that Soldiers should not
hesitate to submit their information as quickly as
possible.
“One example is Ms. Zhou,” he said. “I was
working late one night several months back, she
came in looking for information on citizenship; she
applied and was sworn in today.”
Soldiers who wish additional information on
applying for citizenship can speak with Olivares who
will be here at ACS on March 27, from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. to conduct a citizenship information session for
soldiers and family members.
At ceremony’s end Ferguson summed up the
feelings of his staff.
(L to R) Jose R. Olivares, Officer in Charge of the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service “For us at ACS this was an honor to be a part of
at the American Embassy in SeoulJose R. Olivares, Officer in Charge of the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. and one of many times that ACS did what we have
Citizenship and Immigration Service at the American Embassy in Seoul, administers the oath of citizenship to Pfc. Xinlai Zhou, been doing for 41 years – Taking care of soldiers
Spc. Ji Yon White, and Pvt. Melba C. Tungpalan. and families.”
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facts about Korean schools. Taegu American School junior Torian Whetstone shows a test tube to fellow TAS students Julia Schrock (center) and Takyla Mathis
“I showed them a picture of my son and tried to (right) and Korean visitors Seok Yeong-eun, Yakmok Middle School (second from right), and Kim Yong-cheol, Janggok Middle School
relate things from his school to their school and they (background, left) during a tour of TAS by Korean students attending Camp Carroll’s third annual English Camp Jan. 29 – Friday.
took an interest in it,” she said. “So that’s when I came 11th grade class at Groveport Madison High School.
up with the idea, plus talking to my son last night about However, the English Camp for 47 students from
his homework and doing a project that deals with Korea, 10 Chilgok County schools aimed to achieve much
since I’m over here, it gave me the idea to get more. It was developed to give Korean students an
information from them to make it relevant.” opportunity to practice English with native speakers
No student was more eager to share information while learning about American culture and the U.S.
than Ahn Joo-hee, an extroverted ninth grader from Army.
Yakmok Middle School in Waegwan. Her insights In typical Korean custom, the students were shy
covered everything from teachers changing classrooms and reserved the first day they faced foreigners,
to extracurricular activities, delicious lunches consisting possibly for the very first time in their lives, but they
of rice, soup, kimchi, an array of other side dishes and adapted quickly.
occasionally meat, to the 12-course curriculum with “I know English grammar and words, but I couldn’t
seven taught daily. use those in conversation on the spot,” said Geum
“I’m very happy to have this opportunity to inform Myeong-seop, a Waegwan Middle School ninth grader.
American students about Korean school culture and “Moreover, I couldn’t understand what the American
I’m proud that some Americans, who have no idea teachers said at first because it was too fast for me to PVT. JANG WON-IL
about Korean school culture, will come to know our understand, but now I’ve got my confidence back Spc. Brian Tomsello, Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air
academic lives through me,” she said excitedly. through this English camp and I felt really excited about Defense Artillery, shows Lee Joo-hyun from Yakmok Middle
Bays-Napier’s said her son is eager to get the conversation-oriented classes with Americans.” School how to shoot pool during a Pizza Party at the Camp
information about Korean schools and present it to his See Camp on Page 28 Carroll Community Activities Center Jan. 29.
What I will remember most about the Camp Carroll English Camp
Jang Jin-hee, Lee Min-ji, Kim Mi-jeong, Yi Do-hyeon,
9th Grade, 9th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade,
Janggok Booksam Middle Sindong Middle Soonshim High
Middle School, School, Jeong School, Chilgok School,
Chilgok Bong-gwun, “Before I participated in Waegwan
“The most Chilgok this English Camp, I had no “The most memorable
memorable thing of “I’ll never forget my idea about what the thing was the discussion
this English Camp was American Soldier teacher American Soldiers do in of differences and
the cultural difference that I felt in Taegu who is handsome and was very kind to us. Before I took our country. However, after the presentation about prejudices between Koreans and Americans. In
American School. They wear free clothing instead part in this English Camp, I couldn’t look into an American Soldiers’ and KATUSA’s roles and missions Korean school, we don’t learn about cultural
of school uniforms that we Korean students wear Americans’ face when standing in front of them to say while serving in the U.S. Army, I came to know differences between Korea and America. However,
when we go to school and they put on any nothing of talking with them. Now, I’ve spent almost a American Soldiers as just people who work for their as I spent some time with American Soldiers, I
accessories they want to wear in school. It was a week with Americans and I don’t feel any difficulty when I country and our country simultaneously in cooperation learned some cultural differences naturally and it is
bit shocking to me.” meet Americans because I realize they are kind.” with KATUSA.” very important for us who live in a global world.”
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New Information
TAS kids reach out to warfighters
By Galen Putnam
“Hotline”
Area IV Public Affairs
In an effort to make urgent
information available to personnel CAMP GEORGE – The
who live and work within Area IV, Christmas season might have already
an information hotline has been come and gone, but a lucky group of
established which enables anyone Soldiers serving in Iraq can expect
to call in 24/7 to receive current some special holiday packages in the
information about road conditions, mail shortly thanks to the students at
force protective conditions, Taegu American School.
protests/gate closures and school
Just in time for Valentines Day,
delays or closures. The number is
764-4094 for DSN phones or 0505-
about 30 Soldiers will be receiving
764-4094 from off-post. For “care packages” as part of the School’s
information, call Victor Lowe at 764- Support a Soldier Program.
4167. “Lakisha Hudson a counselor at
Pusan American School started the
Discount Tix To program, and we did it for two years
Pro Basketball Game there,” said 2nd Grade Teacher Angela
The Daegu Military Community is Griego. “We thought it would be nice PHOTOS BY GALEN PUTNAM
invited to attend a Korean to continue the tradition here.” Students from Patricia Minkle’s 4th Grade Class, pack a box full of treats, health care items, hand-
professional basketball game at a 50 made Valentines Day cards and more as part of Taegu American School’s Support a Soldier
Griego and her cohort, Charrylin
percent discount. The Daegu Orions Program. The package will be sent to “their Soldier,” 1st Lt. Thomas Cho, who is serving in Iraq.
will play LG Sakers 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at
Pigge,’ a middle and high school
the Daegu Indoor Gymnasium. Cost teacher, initiated the program at TAS. “They have been very enthusiastic,”
is 4000 won. Sign-up deadline is Feb. Both participated in a similar effort at she said. “They are very eager to learn
16. For information or to sign-up, call Pusan American School before it more about Victor.”
the 19th Sustainment Command closed following the 2005/06 school “I liked making cards for Victor
(Expeditionary) Community year. because I like arts and crafts,” said
Relations Office at 768-7851. To get things started Griego and Jordan Fish. “I wanted to add a pop-
Pigge’ identified Soldiers serving in up card but we didn’t have room, but I
Black History Month Iraq. (For security purposes, think he will like everything we sent.”
Fun Run/Walk
anonymous packages addressed “to “I liked collecting stuff like candy
A Black History Month 5-kilometer
Fun Run/2-Mile Walk will be held 9
any Soldier” are no longer accepted.) and putting it in the box,” said Sydney
Once specific Soldiers were identified, Clark. “I hope he writes back. We want Gum, games and goodies fill one of many
a.m. Feb. 17, at Kelly Fitness Center “care packages” the students from Taegu
on Camp Walker. Registration is 8 – individual classrooms were then to find out if he likes the things we
American School are sending “Down Range.”
8:45 a.m. First and second place “issued” their “very own” Soldier. sent.”
finishers will receive awards. For Classes from kindergarten to 12th The project has special meaning for thinking about them as they serve in
information, call Kelly Fitness Grade participated in the project with fourth Grade Teacher Patricia Minkle, Iraq.”
Center at 764-4225/4800. each class adding a particular flair to a 1999 TAS graduate. Unlike other “It is neat to help somebody who is
its packages. classes, Minkle is well acquainted with serving in Iraq,” said Greyson Haynes.
Black History Month Jennifer Sharp’s second grade class her class’s Soldier, 1st Lt. Thomas Cho. “We are sending him a lot of goodies
Commemoration
filled a couple of parcels with goodies Minkle and Cho are not only old and other things because I don’t think
The Area IV Black History Month
Commemoration Program, “From
and gifts but also hand-made Valentines friends, but attended TAS together. they have very much stuff like that over
Slavery to Freedom: The Story of Day cards for Pvt. Victor Girau. In Cho, who participated in the school’s there.”
African’s in The Americas,” will be addition they included a gigantic Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps “It is exciting to be supporting a
presented Feb. 21 at 11:30 a.m. – 1 valentine from the entire class with a Program, graduated in 2000. Soldier in Iraq,” said Stephany Peavy.
p.m. at the Community Activity group photo and special message. In “The class is excited because he is “I am very interested in hearing back
Center on Camp Carroll and 6:30 – addition, the class sent an interview a friend of mine. Even though they from our Soldier because he is a friend
8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen questionnaire in hope of learning more don’t know him, there is a sense of of Ms. Minkle’s – and I like to get
Community Club on Camp Walker. about “their” Soldier. connection,” Minkle said. “This has letters.”
The guest speaker will be Col. Sharp was pleased with her been a lot of fun for the students and The school plans to send out
Gracus K. Dunn, commander,
students’ eagerness to reach out to a I’m sure the Soldiers will be excited to packages on a monthly basis throughout
Combat Support Coordination Team
#2. The program will feature
Soldier they don’t even know. know they have people who are the remainder of the school year and
performances, displays, memoirs, will likely continue the program next
prizes and soul food sampling. The year according to Pigge.’
commemorations are open to the “The first batch of boxes were sent
community. There is no charge. For Feb. 1, and hopefully, all of the boxes
information, call Master Sgt. John will arrive before Valentines Day” she
Gough at 010-4694-9995 or Sgt. 1st said. “The entire project has been a
Class Adam Morrison at 010-8671- big success. We’ve received great
4788. support from the administration,
parents and the community. The
Motorcycle Course
The Camp Carroll Transportation
students, in particular, have been very
Motor Pool is hosting a Motorcycle good. They have really put a lot of
Safety Foundation Basic Riders Course energy into this, and I’m sure the
Feb. 21 – 22 at Bldg. S-934. The Basic Soldiers will appreciate everything they
Riders Course is presented as part of have done.”
the Army Traffic Safety Training Community members who would
Program. Contact the United States like to contribute to the program may
Army Garrison-Daegu Safety Office to do so by dropping items off at the TAS
register for the class. For information, Office.
contact Steuerwald Scott at 738-3109
Students from Jennifer Sharp’s 2nd Grade Class display the Valentines Day cards they For more information, call Griego or
or scott.steuerwald@korea.army.mil.
made for “their Soldier” Pvt. Victor Girau, who is serving in Iraq. Pigge’ at 768-9501.
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While the instructors may have felt a typical American school day that left
awkward by the students’ initial an indelible impression.
reservation, they were nonetheless “Our visit to Taegu American School
impressed. was my favorite time in this English
“I was very surprised at how well they Camp,” said Kim Min-gyeong, a
speak English,” said Spc. Sebastian Booksam Middle School ninth grader.
Anderson, a stock control specialist for “American students were studying in a
the 16th Medical Logistics Battalion. “My free atmosphere in the classroom even
understanding was that they would be though their teacher was with them, and
able to speak little English. Then when it’s way different from Korean school,
they came in the classroom, they were which is quiet and strict. I felt envy to
very bright, very intelligent and they could see their classes and felt a bit strange at
speak English well.” the same time.”
The Soldiers sought to stimulate their The camp was a collaborative effort
minds through creative approaches from between the USAG-Daegu at Camp
hangman to Scrabble and even creating Carroll, which organized the camp, and
simulated television commercials to help Chilgok County. The U.S. Army
the students practice and improve their provided the venue and U.S. Soldiers as
English skills. instructors and Chilgok County covered
Perhaps the most enjoyable part of PVT. JANG WON-IL the students’ expenses, including all meals
each day was spent exploring Korean Sgt. 1st Class Denise Bays-Napier, U.S. Army Garrison-Daegu at Camp Carroll, plays a board in American eateries and a
and American cultural differences. Using game with Korean students participating in Camp Carroll’s third annual English Camp. commemorative camp t-shirt. Chilgok
the nonjudgmental, dual language book jung, a Soonshim High School 10th grader with the U.S. Army would be complete County was designated as a Lifelong
“Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans” said proudly. “For example, they without the routine installation tour. Open Education County by the Republic
written by Min Byoung-chul, the students [Americans] always establish eye contact “Camp Walker was like a small of Korea government in 2004. It receives
and instructors were able to learn about whenever they talk to somebody, but it America so I felt as if I were in America special funding for educational programs
and discuss customs and practices typical seems impolite to do that when you’re to see the grocery store and houses that like the English Camp for its citizens,
of both cultures that the other may find talking with elder people or when you’re were all American style. It was a cool according to Pak To-yong, USAG-
offensive, irritating and even bizarre. being scolded by an older person.” experience,” said Jeong So-yeong, a Daegu community relations officer at
They came away with the understanding Other activities throughout the week ninth grader from Soonshim Girls’ Middle Camp Carroll.
that cultures are never right or wrong, included a presentation about the School. Editor’s Note: Kim Jin-yeong, Area
but just different. KATUSA program, a tour of the U.S. However, it was the day spent with IV Support Activity Public Affairs
“I learned many cultural differences Army Materiel Support Center-Korea their counterparts at Taegu American Office intern from Kyungpook National
between Korea and America,” Choi Eun- Heavy Equipment Division, and no visit School, where the students experienced University, contributed to this story.
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Korean Language The Morning Calm Weekly
“It’s cold.”
Chupsumnida
cold it’s
Vocabulary
here ‘yogi’
there ‘gogi’
This story is
Annyonghi kaseyo.
about: Butakhamnida.
Please.
Thank you.
Students Kamsahamnida.
You’re welcome.
got to make Chonmaneyo.