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Re-enlistment benefits Soldiers, leadership


By Pfc. Anthony Hawkins Jr. Just like each Soldier joining the Army, many Battalion, who for more than 10 years has been
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs Soldiers currently serving choose to stay in for helping Soldiers stay in the Army.
SECOND INFANTRY DIVISION, Korea — different reasons. The first option is regular Army re-enlistment, in
Every Soldier in the Army joins for his or her own There are several options of which Soldiers which Soldiers can re-enlist for two to six years,
reasons. Some may join out of patriotism. Some may considering re-enlistment may be unaware. said Keating. Using this option, Soldiers continue in
join to travel and gain job experience. Others may “There are five basic re-enlistment options for their current career field.
join for educational benefits. Many may not expect Soldiers,” said Master Sgt. William Keating, career
to serve past their initial term of enlistment. counselor for 2nd Infantry Division Special Troops See Benefits
Benefits, Page 4

Taegu American teachers, students support warfighters stationed in Iraq

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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MP Blotter Presidents’ Day, Lunar New Year 2007


The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be
safety, command discipline message
incomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocence
United States Forces indiscipline. As always, our chain of command
of any person.

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,

As Baby gets older


older,, Mom finds herself clueless
which Subject 1 invoked, processed and released
to Subject 1’s unit. Victim 2 reported no injuries.
ECOL is $20. Investigation continues by MPI.
Area 5 By Kamryn Jaroszewski
food” and “finger food.” Just what exactly does that mean?
Fort Richardson “Alaska Post”
Insubordinate Conduct towards a Non Some sites instruct parents to cut into small pieces the same
Commissioned Officer; Failure to Obey Lawful I can tell I’m a first-time mom. I’ve gone through food they’re eating and give it to the baby. It’s a nice thought,
Order; Resistance, Flight, Breech of Arrest; five types of bottles for my own preference, not my in theory.
Provoking Speeches and Gestures; Assault on daughter’s. For the first six months of her life, I Like most first-time moms, I’m scared to death my child
Law Enforcement Official; Drunk and would change her every two hours - except when will choke. She’s done well with toddler bites of green beans,
Disorderly; Subject 1 struck Victim 1 in the back she was sleeping - whether she needed it or not. pears and peaches, but I can’t give her just those forever.
with an open hand adjacent to BLDG 1313. If I see a cute outfit at the store, I buy it, even Some parents stick to a strict diet of organic food, with sides
Subject 1 was apprehended by SF and though she has a gajillion other cute outfits in her of tofu and Evian water to drink. What do I do? Give my
transported to the SFCC where Subject 1 was closet she’s worn only once. And lately, the problem daughter tastes of my ice cream cone and cups of tap water.
uncooperative and struck SF in the face with a of big-girl food has given me the deer-in-the- Hey, she’s had her shots, right?
closed hand. SF sustained minor bruising but headlights look. My daughter has done pretty well in In the meantime, I’ll restrain my guilt and let her try the
declined medical treatment. Subject 1 was then her nine months of life. She took to solids with gusto little toddler meals found on the third shelf up at the
transported to emergency room where Subject and even likes green veggies. Commissary. A part of me feels like it’s the equivalent of
1 was treated and released for vomiting. Subject But now she has teeth. What in the world do I giving her TV dinners, and she may grow up with 15 less IQ
1 was not advised of Subject 1‘s legal rights due feed her now? points than those tofu-fed kids.
to Subject 1’s suspected level of intoxication and I’ve exhausted the Internet with searches on what This leaves me with one thought - if I could just find her
was released to Subject 1’s unit. Investigation to feed a 9-month-old, and there are two answers darn instruction manual, I wouldn’t be in this predicament in
continues by SF. that make me shout at my computer screen: “table the first place.

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Volunteers win essay contest


USFK commander puts university By Pfc. David E. Alvarado
area off-limits 8th U. S. Army Public Affairs
The commander of United States SEOUL – Two Soldiers, one
Forces Korea has designated the Airman and three KATUSAs
Hongdae/Hongik University area in received awards Tuesday at a
Seoul off-limits to all USFK service ceremony for the United Service
members, civilian employees, Organizations Virtues Essay Contest
contractor employees and their family in Yongsan.
members between the hours of 9 p.m. The contest, held in December,
and 5 a.m. daily for reasons of force rewarded the volunteers who
protection.
participated in the USO Virtues
The Hongdae/Hongik University area
is located about two miles west of
Development Program during the
Yongsan main Post, immediately spring and fall semesters of 2006.
southwest of the Sinchon subway Fourteen volunteers from Areas I
station and rotary and includes the and II entered.
Hongdae bar district. The winners were:
This order does not apply to KATUSA First place: Spc. Austin King,
Soldiers or Korean employees. United States Forces Korea Joint
For more details and maps go to the Intelligence Operations Center, and
force protection page on USFK.mil. Cpl. Ahn, Hong Pyo, Headquarters
2007 West Point Dinner and Headquarters Battery, 210th
Members of the Long Gray line and
Field Artillery Fires Brigade.
PFC. DAVID E. ALVARADO
guests are invited to the 2007 West Second place: Senior Airman Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt, chief of staff of USFK and commanding general
Point Founder’s Day Dinner at the Andrew Kampa, United Stats Forces of 8th Army, congratulates Pfc. Micheal Procino, HHC, 2nd Battalion, 9th
Dragon Hill Lodge, Sat., March 10. The Korea Joint Intelligence Operations Infantry Regiment, for being one of the winners of the essay competition.
dinner will cost $25 per person. The Center, and Cpl. Hong, Min Chul, 1st Regiment, and Cpl. Pyun, Shin with a two-night hotel stay courtesy
uniform is Mess Dress and Army Blues. Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Fires Young, 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry. of USO. Kampa won a $200 Army
For more information contact Lt. Col. Brigade. King won a round trip airline ticket and Air Force Exchange Service gift
Douglas Boltuc at 723-5938. Third place: Pfc. Michael Procino, to the United States courtesy of card and Hong won $200 in cash.
Headquarters and Headquarters United Airlines, and KATUSA Ahn Procino won a $100 AAFES gift
Recruit the Recruiter
The Recruit the Recruiter team from Company 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry won a round trip airline ticket to Jeju card and Pyun won $100 in cash.
Fort Knox, Ky., will not be visiting the
penninsula this year. The organization
is seeking volunteers for 2007 and 2008
because of a shortage in manpower.
AAFES give students incentives
For more information contact Sgt. 1st AAFES Media most civilian students will never have to contend with.
Class Neftali Perezacevedo at Special to the Morning Calm Weekly “To be able to maintain academic excellence despite
NEFTALI.PEREZACEVEDO@USAREC.ARMY.MIL DALLAS – Reading, writing and arithmetic are taking adversities such as moving regularly or having a parent
Girl Scout Alumi Ball a back seat to electronics, clothes and toys at the PX/ deployed shows the resilience and resolve of these students
The Girl Scout Club will be hosting its
BX as students cash in on the Army and Air Force as well as the quality of their teachers.”
Girl Scout Alumni Ball March 17, at 6 Exchange Service’s “You Made the Grade” program. Each “You Made the Grade” booklet also contains an entry
p.m. The ball will be held at the Dragon Initiated in February 2000, AAFES’ education rewards form for a quarterly savings bond drawing in which three
Hill Lodge in the Naijia Ballroom. All effort is designed to recognize above-average academic winners are randomly awarded savings bonds of $2,000,
girls scouts and those who have achievement. $3,000 or $5,000.
served previously as girl scouts are Qualifying students receive a coupon booklet that To receive the booklet, students simply present a valid
invited to attend. The event cost $30 includes free admission to an AAFES Reel Time Theater, military ID card and proof of an overall “B” or better average
per individual and $50 per couple. For a complimentary slice of Anthony’s pizza with drink and to their local PX/BX.
more information contact Susan Patten a free magazine, as well as other coupons. Students may receive one coupon package for every
at 724-8029.
“It is important to recognize our military families’ qualifying report card they receive, but may enter the savings
AFCEA Luncheon superior students,” said AAFES’ Senior Enlisted Advisor bond drawing only once per calendar quarter.
The Seoul chapter of the Armed Forces Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Eaton. Military families can contact their local AAFES Main Store
Communications and Electronics “They have faced unique educational challenges that Manager/General Manager for more information.
Association invites you to join in
during their luncheon Feb. 16, from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hartell House.
Peninsula-wide T
Peninsula-wide ax Centers open for 2007 season
Tax
Area I Activities Center (bus terminal), room 113 with CPAC and the Legal Assistance Office)
The cost will be $15, RVSP to OIC: Capt. Stacy Cohen Phone: 725-1040 Phone: 768-6680
afcea@korea.army.mil or call, 723-8456. Camp Casey at Maude Hall, Bldg 2440, Suite Opens: Jan. 31 – May 10 (opens at 4 p.m. Open: Jan. 31 - June 15
241 after ceremony) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m.
Homeschool Conference Phone: 730-3598 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – 6:30 p.m.; Thursday 1 - 5:30 p.m.;
Opens: Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday from 1- 6 Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Closed Sundays,
There will be a Korea Homeschool Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. - p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Closed holidays and training holidays
Conference held March 3, from 8:30 5p.m.; Thursday 1 - 8 p.m.; Sundays and holidays and training holidays
a.m., to 5 p.m., in Seoul. For more Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closed Sundays, Camp Carroll at Bldg T-125
information, contact Dawn Snyder at Mondays and holidays and training holidays Area III Phone: 765-7136
OIC: Capt. Brian Tomasovic Open: Jan. 31 – June 15
02-6355-5225. Camp Red Cloud mobile tax center Camp Humphreys at Bldg S-262 (across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m.
Location: Freeman Hall from CAC, next to Red Cross) – 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 1 - 4:30 p.m.; Closed
AAFES recall for Maytag Opens: March 1 Phone: 753-3905/3904 Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and training holidays
Dishwashers Tuesdays only 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open: Jan. 25 – May 20
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 Osan Air Base
Maytag Corporation is voluntarily
Camp Stanley mobile tax center a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday by appointment POC:Tech Sgt. Boyce
recalling certain models of Maytag & Location: Bldg 2305 only; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bldg 788, Rm 26
Jenn-Air brand dishwashers due to fire Opens: March 1 Closed Sundays, holidays and training Call 784-8935 for more information
hazard. Consumers should immediately Wednesdays only 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. holidays
stop using these dishwashers. For Kunsan Air Base
Area II Area IV Bldg 755, 3rd Floor
more information contact Maytag at OIC: Capt. Denise O’Connell OIC: Capt. Eric Christeson Appointment only
www.repair.maytag.com. Yongsan Main Post at Moyer Community Camp Henry at Bldg 1805 (building shared Call 782-1250
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Re-enlistment from Page 1


The second option is current station This time period is referred to as the
stabilization, in which Soldiers are re-enlistment window.
guaranteed up to 12 extra months at Although there are so many re-
their current station upon re-enlistment, enlistment options on the table, some
Keating said. Soldiers may still wonder what other
For Soldiers serving overseas, the benefits come with re-enlisting.
12 extra months begin on the date they Most prominent in Soldiers’ minds
were to leave their station. An is probably the re-enlistment bonus.
exception to this is made for Soldiers “There are three types of bonuses
serving in Korea. out there right now,” Keating said.
They are allowed to re-enlist for two “The first is an MOS bonus, which
years with this option, which ordinarily depends on a Soldier’s MOS. Then
comes with a three-year minimum re- there is a location bonus, depending on
enlistment, and are authorized up to where the Soldier is heading next.
six additional months from their Lastly, there is a deployment bonus.”
DEROS, or date of estimated return “There are a lot of great benefits to
from overseas, date. staying in,” said Sgt. 1st Class Michael
“Most people here in Korea do not Perry, career counselor for Division
use this option,” Keating said. Special Troops Battalion.
“They use the Assignment “A lot of the younger Soldiers do not
Incentive Pay program, because that realize the facilities that we have.
allows them an extra $300 or $400 a Let’s say you have a family, a wife
month.” The third choice Soldiers and a couple of kids. The medical and
have is the Army re-training option. dental benefits speak for themselves.
This is a three-to-four year re- There are also entitlements to help pay
enlistment in which qualified Soldiers for additional costs such as housing.”
can be re-classified into a new career Soldiers also have a high quality of
field. There is another re-enlistment life in the Army, Perry said.
program which is closely related to the “Where else in the world can you
Army re-training option. It is called the wake up and tell your boss, ‘Hey I
Bonus enlistment and re-training, or need four or five hours to go do
BEAR, program. something,’ and not have to punch out?
“Once we qualify you for re- One of my favorite phrases is that we
training, we then see if we can lock can offer guaranteed employment.”
you in for a school seat,” Keating said. Not only do individuals benefit from
“If we can do that, then we will Soldiers choosing to re-enlist, but the
extend you for 24 months upon the Army and other Soldiers benefit as
completion of the school. Once you well. “We’re maintaining a qualified
graduate, you can come back to us force,” Keating said. “We only allow
within 90 days, and then we will cancel those Soldiers who are qualified, in
the extension and re-enlist you. You good character and good standing, to
will then receive a re-enlistment re-enlist. It also saves the Army the
bonus.” Fourth is the overseas station- cost of spending more money for
of-choice option.The minimum re- training a new Soldier.”
enlistment is four years in a long-tour “Most importantly, we’re getting a
area, such as Germany, and three Soldier who has been exposed to the
years for a short-tour area, like Korea. Army life for a few years,” Keating
The last of the basic re-enlistment said.
choices is the stateside station-of- “We’re able to take Soldiers from
choice option. This is a three to four your basic, junior enlisted and set them
year re-enlistment in which Soldiers on the path to becoming NCOs.”
can choose their next station within the “By retaining Soldiers, the Army
continental U.S. Both assignment benefits from the experience that
options have a specific time frame in Soldier brings with them,” Perry said.
which Soldiers’ are qualified. Each of “Say you have a squad of
the five basic re-enlistment options has infantrymen returning from Iraq who
slight variations in eligibility all decide to leave the Army. Now you
requirements for initial-term, mid- have to take 10 brand new Soldiers
career and career Soldiers. As of from Fort Benning and rebuild the
October 2006, all Soldiers who have team.”
24 months or less remaining in their “Retaining Soldiers build leadership
term of service meet the first and most and loyalty, not only to your unit, but
important requirement for re-enlisting. also to your country,” Perry said.

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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.

BOS S councils energize at Casey


By Jim Cunningham level, the BOSS coordinator and the events at staff call,’ and so on,” Keit “Well being, community service and
Area I Public Affairs Soldier who runs the BOSS program said. recreation are those three pillars.”
Better Opportunities for Single and from the Department of Army level “If you get everybody to buy into the The councils take the Korea BOSS
Unaccompanied Soldiers plugged in for back to their areas and plug it into their BOSS program, they will realize how forum as an opportunity for team
high-energy action at the Camp Casey programs.” important the program is to Soldiers. building, making connections with other
Community Activity Center Jan. 30, to BOSS representatives will go back They will be happier and more councils and showing others what they
Feb. 2, during the 17th Annual IMCOM to their first sergeants and company productive at work.” have been doing in their areas, Bunce
Korea Region BOSS Forum. commanders and point out the many Area I BOSS delegates took the said.
They are determined to fill their ranks wonderful things here for the Soldier to opportunity to show the area to the other “This conference offers a great
with lots of energy to meet their goals do. leaders in the BOSS program in Korea. opportunity for different installations to
and purposes. That will improve discipline because “We took the opportunity to show get together and share ideas and
“When the BOSS representatives Soldiers will have things to do in clean Soldiers scattered throughout the different ways to answer the Soldier’s
leave this meeting there is going to be a fun, Keit said. Korean peninsula who do not have a questions in dealing with the unique
new energy,” said Sgt. Maj. Patricia It will also cut down on the alcohol lot of opportunity to see what Area I is situations on every single post,” said Spc.
Keit, Command Sgt. Maj. for Area IV. consumption. It’s a win-win situation and to experience our distinct mission Charles Sloan, Area III BOSS
“This is an excellent way to get all the when we bring these BOSS councils and how close we are to the representative.
BOSS councils trained. It is not all about together like this. demilitarized zone,” said Gregg Bunce, “We can take the ideas we gather
training; it is also about sharing ideas The Soldiers can expect to see more Command Sgt. Maj. for Area I. here today back with us, and make them
with other BOSS councils to make BOSS events in the near future,” Keit “This is a two-fold opportunity for unique for our installation.”
individual area BOSS events better as said. the delegates. We are giving them a Most council members could tell a
far as getting BOSS participation, “There are a lot of events not staff ride to the DMZ where they will difference in the energy as the forum
planning events and things of that sort.” promoted effectively, so with the training see exactly what the warfighters are progressed.
Because most Soldiers are assigned the councils are getting this week, doing in their day-to-day business.” “I see the Soldiers are more
to Korea for only 12 months, there is a events will be promoted, and we will The Korea BOSS forum is in energized, and they are more affected
need for high-energy training. see more of them in the near future.” preparation for the Department of the now that the chain of command is
“Since a lot of the Soldiers are here Getting information about BOSS Army BOSS forum to be held in April actually helping them,” said Sgt.
for only 12 months, a lot of the council events to the Soldier is a very important in the United States, Bunce explained. Margaret Smith, Area I council
members are new, even some of the point. “There are 11 BOSS councils in member.
command sergeants major are new,” “All the council members are advised Korea; those councils get together and “The [first sergeants] down to the
Keit said. to talk at formations and anywhere that they form their boards and support that squad leaders will be more aware of
“They are going to take the new Soldiers are gathered, talk to the they have been working with for the what BOSS offers the Soldier and why
energy and ideas they are getting from leadership and say ‘hey first sergeant past year, which relate to the three pillars BOSS is so special [to the warfighters]
classes on the Department of the Army can I say a few words about BOSS of BOSS,” Bunce said. in Korea.”
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Substance Abuse Intervention Course


There will be a substance abuse
intervention class held at the Camp Red
Cloud Education Center room 209, bldg.
number S-58 Feb. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. For
more information call: 732-9060.

CRC Gas Station Closing


Camp Red Cloud gas station will be
closed for renovations Feb. 11-13.

Mitchell’s Club Closed


Mitchell’s Club will be closed Feb. 12,
for training and monthly maintenance.

Sexual Assault Hotline


To access from any DSN telephone
within Korea just dial the number 158.
For access from a commercial line or cell
phone dial 0505-764-5700. Listen to the
recording, make area selection: Dial 1 for
Area I SARC.

Camp Casey Radio Town Hall Meeting


There will be a live radio broadcast town
hall meeting at Camp Casey Feb. 14, at 3
p.m., in the Digital Training and
Conference Center. For more information
call: 730-5096.
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Brig. Gen. John Johnson, assistant division commander for manuverability, cuts the ribbon with Pvt. Banks while Col. Walter Hudson and Capt.
Customer Service Excellence Course
Stacey Cohen of 2ID look on in the new tax center in Maude Hall.
The customer service excellence course
will be offered March 8 - 9, at CRC
Education Center room 207. Each
applicant needs to get in to the CHRTAS
Camp Casey opens new tax center
By Jim Cunningham Sgt. James Flint,” Cohen said. “All Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
to register for the course. For more
Area I Public Affairs members of the 2nd Infantry Division Also, we are open throughout lunch
information call: 732-9060. hours. We will be open through June
CAMP CASEY - Benjamin community are eligible to use our
Franklin once said in a letter to Jean service; the only members that are 15. There is no reason a Soldier
2007 Federal Asian/Pacific American Baptiste Le Roy in 1789, “In this world should be unable to file this year.”
unable to use our service are contract “We got Soldiers more than $2
Council Meritorious Service Award nothing can be said to be certain, employees.” million in refunds, and we saved the
FPAC is asking for nominations for the except death and taxes.” The tax centers in other camps in Soldiers more than a quarter of a
2007 Meritorious Service Award for If the famous statesman were Area I will open later. million dollars in tax preparation
military personnel. For more information around today, he would find the Camp “The mobile tax center will open fees,” Cohen said.
call: 703-696-5444. Casey Tax Center to help him with his the first week in March at Camps
“penny saved is a penny earned.” Stanley and Red Cloud,” Cohen said.
Voting Slogan Contest The Camp Casey Tax Center cuts There are no changes that the tax
The 2008 primary and general elections the ribbon on a new tax season by center will not know about or know
need a slogan to inspire interest and helping Soldiers and civilians file their how to handle, but there is information
participation. Submit your entries today. taxes. everyone should bring for special
For more information call: 723-7514. “The average Soldier will find here cases, Cohen explained.
at our tax center, a free way to file “If you have a spouse that does not
MWR Warrior Country Indoor federal and most state income tax have a Social Security number or a
Soccer Championship forms,” said Capt. Stacey Cohen, child that does not have a Social
Morale, Welfare and Recreation will hold director of the new tax center. Security number and is not eligible for
their Indoor Soccer Championship at “It will assist them in getting their one, meaning their visa paper work has
Carey Fitness Center. For more tax refunds sooner.” not been completed yet, for example,
information call: 730-6882. The tax center is offering two new they will be filing a special form called
initiatives this year. a W-7 form,” Cohen said.
Company Command Opportunity with “We will have all the software “This requires them to have either
U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Casey downloaded for the Soldiers that like a certified copy of their passport or
Opportunity for Company Command to do their own taxes but have been two certified documents from a long
with the Headquarters and Headquarters paying for Turbo Tax or what have list that we can provide.”
Detachment, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp you,” Cohen said. Some states do not require a Soldier
Casey, opening in June 2007. The “We have all the software for free to file a state return, explained Cohen.
selected candidate will provide and a bank of computers for them to In some states Soldiers are exempt
installation support for the Dongduchon use.” from state income taxes while serving
enclave. The position is open to all The center offers a class taught in the military.
branches and is a key developmental twice a month on how to file income “We have very extensive hours,”
assignment. For more information call: taxes, Cohen explained. Cohen said. Sgt. James Flint of Headquarters,
730-1412. “The class will be taught by our own “We are open until 8 p.m. on Headquarters Detachment 2nd Infantry
noncommissioned officer in charge, Thursdays and we are open on Division cuts the cake for the tax center opening.
.
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USO celebrates 66th anniversary
By Jim Cunningham Headquarters, Headquarters they can; usually giving you some food,
Area I Public Affairs Detachment, Camp Casey. “They and a warm comforting place. The USO
CAMP CASEY—The United provide the internet for us. Also, they really embodies the whole servant hood
Services Organization celebrated its 66th have a great canteen that provides great ministry that embodies the U.S. military.”
anniversary Feb. 2. It had its beginnings lunches, and they are always providing “In the USO name the S stands for
during the Franklin Roosevelt great entertainment. We can always services,” said Col. Matt Merrick,
administration at the beginning of World count on the USO.” commander, Fires Brigade. “We all can
War II. Clark was being appreciated by the greatly appreciate what they do for
Former President Franklin Roosevelt USO and simultaneously being Soldiers.”
gambled on the notion that the American appreciated by his company commander. With all the success, the USO has
people would rally behind an expanding “Sgt. Clark got a commendable for claimed over the years, it is never done
military and reach out to service safety,” said Capt. Nichelle Ruffin, alone.
members to make them feel at home. commander of HHD, Camp Casey “The success of the USO mission in
“The USO was born to reach out to garrison. Area I generates from the support of a
servicemembers, and to make them feel As much as the USO appreciates the great command team: the 2nd Infantry
at home,” said Sally Hall, Camp Casey Soldier, the Soldier appreciates the USO Division, brigade commanders, battalion
USO manager. “At present, about 121 for all its efforts throughout the years in commanders and command sergeants
USO centers worldwide serve the bringing home overseas. major have given the USO those JIM CUNNINGHAM
American men and women in uniform, “I have always been very impressed opportunities to serve and take care of Sally Hall, Camp Casey USO manager gives
retirees, veterans, civilians and their with the USO,” said Chaplain (Maj.) Joey their Soldiers,” Hall said. “The Area I away telephone cards to Soldiers during
families, whether at peace or in war.” Byrd, brigade chaplain, 1st Heavy support activity and the Camp Casey USO anniversary celebration Feb. 2.
The celebration at Camp Casey Brigade Combat Team, Camp Hovey. USAG have made those opportunities willingly participated in USO programs,
served many Soldiers to a steak lunch “They are a fine organization. possible and successful through their getting involved in making a big
for only $3.50. Many Soldiers from Everywhere I have gone in my military warm support of every USO event.” difference in the Area I community,” Hall
different units showed up for the career, the USO has been there. As a “Civilian organizations like Army and said.
celebration and to take advantage of a Soldier, it is comforting when you see Air Force Exchange Services, Army “The Soldiers, family members,
great lunch deal. those letters. You know that is a place Community Service, Morale, Welfare Family Readiness Group leaders and
“The USO is always there to assist you can go in and find friendly people and Recreation, BOSS, DECA, the spouses; all are bound by a synergy that
Soldiers,” said Staff Sgt. Richard Clark, who are going to help you in any way library, community bank and others have strengthens the USO programs.”

CRC celebrates the XLI Super Bowl


By Jim Cunningham Miller Brewing Co., donated all the other giveaways.”
Area I Public Affairs Crowds of Soldiers packed Mitchell’s Club, the food
CAMP RED CLOUD—Soldiers paused in their court, CG’s Mess and the Community Activities
everyday jobs to witness the Super Bowl played out Center at Camp Red Cloud to watch America’s
Feb. 5, in Miami. All venues served breakfast and greatest spectacle in sports.
gave away prizes during different phases of the “I think the Bears are going to do it,” said Sgt. 1st
game. Class Roger Bradley, G1, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry
“Most Soldiers don’t have a way to view the Division. “I think they are going to bring it back home
greatest football game of the year, so we gave them
to Chicago.”
an opportunity and offered breakfast and provided
Many Bears fans were among the Soldiers and
prizes,” said Rene DeJesus, Mitchell’s Club manager
at Camp Red Cloud. “This helped them to enjoy Colts fans as well.
themselves and relax for a couple of hours.” “The Colts already have a scoring advantage, and
There were prizes donated from many sources. I would be surprised if they didn’t win,” said Chan Romero Samson of A Company, Special Troops
“Better Opportunities for Single and Yam, Exchange Car Sales executive. “It really doesn’t Battalion, picks up his LCD TV/DVD combo for
Unaccompanied Soldiers donated our main prize, matter who wins. Everyone is having a great time guessing the closest final score between the Colts
which was a 7 inch LCD TV/DVD combo. The today.” and the Bears.
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PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY


Yongsan football fans cheer the first touchdown of Super Bowl XLI Monday morning at the Main Post Club. The Chicago Bears surprised the crowd by returning the kickoff for a score.

Area II celebrates Super Bowl ‘Monday’


By David McNally Sakers Basketball team cheerleaders motivated the
Area II Public Affairs fans with a high-energy show.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan fans Sgt. 1st Class Terrance McGhee won an iPod music
started to line up well before 5 a.m. Monday to be one player for being the best dressed fan in the room.
of the first 50 people in the the Main Post Club door. “That was my first time ever winning anything,” he
Besides a free buffet breakfast, the early birds became said. “I didn’t want to do it, but I’m happy I did.”
eligible to participate in contests to win iPods and a McGhee was hoping the Chicago Bears would win.
grand prize of a round-trip airline ticket to the states. However, the Indianapolis Colts won 29-17.
By the time the teams came onto the field to play “It was a competitive game, I was a little
Sgt. 1st Class Angel Chapple (right) and Sgt. 1st Class football, many crowd members were pumped up and disappointed, but it was still a good game,” he said.
Shelia McInnis enjoy the game. ready to celebrate “Super Bowl Monday.” After the game, fans waited to see who would win
“We’re really happy with the turn-out,” said Area II a 56-inch JVC HD television and the grand prize airline
Community Activities Center Director Mario Farrulla. ticket.
“This is one of the biggest events of the year for us.” Civilian employee Brian Peterman won the television
More than 250 Area II community members gathered courtesy of Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Civilian
around big screens at the Main Post Club Uptown and employee Mira Kim took home the free airline ticket,
Downtown. During commercial breaks, an announcer courtesy of U.S. Airline Alliances.
gave out prizes like keychains, shirts and mini-footballs. “Everything went off without a hitch,” Farrulla said.
Before the game and during half-time, Korean LG “We had a lot of support and it was a big success.”

More than 250 community members enjoy the Morale,


Welfare and Recreation party at the Main Post Club.

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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Tax Center opens for business


By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook
Visitor Center Closure
Area II Public Affairs
The Gate 20 Visitor Center is closed
through Feb. 16, for renovation. YONGSAN GARRISON — The Yongsan Tax Center
Visitors should sign in at Gate 5, 10 or opened for service with a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan.
17. Gate 20 will still be open for SOFA 31, at the Moyer Community Activity Center.
vehicles and pedestrians. The Tax Center is ready to give U.S. servicemembers,
civilian employees and family members tax preparation
Yongsan Tax Center services. In addition, contractors are able to use the services
The 2007 Yongsan Tax Center is open only if their contract specifies tax preparation services.
through May 10. The hours of “After almost a year of planning and several weeks of
operation are 9 a.m.- 6 p.m Mondays-
training, Yongsan Tax Center is ready to open,” said U.S.
Wednesdays and Fridays; 1- 6
Forces Korea Staff Judge Advocate Col. Steven Strong.
p.m.Thurdays and 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Saturdays. The center will be closed
“This is the fourth Tax Center that I’ve been associated
Sundays, as well as for federal and with.”
training holidays. For information, call Strong said the Yongsan tax center project is a joint effort
725-1040. between Area II major units, the Office of the Judge
Advocate and the Area II Support Activity.
Comedy ROKs 1 In 2006, Yongsan Tax Center processed more than 3,600
There will be a free comedy show 8 p.m. federal and state income tax returns with more than $3.5
Saturday at the Yongsan Main Post million refunded.
Club. “The biggest thing is to have all the proper documents
and identification with you,” said Yongsan Tax Center
American Forces’ Officer-in-Charge Capt. Denise O’Connell. “Any pay or
Spouses’ Club Luncheon
income that you received, you have to make sure you have
“Make it, Bake it, Buy it, Grow it” is the SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK

theme for the American Forces’


all the documents with you before you come to tax center.”
Spouses’Club February luncheon 11:30 “Our accountants are certified by the Internal Revenue
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20, at the Dragon Service,” O’Connell said. “We have been training since
Hill Lodge – Mezzanine Level. RSVP Jan. 8.”
your reservation to Tax center workers, including thirteen Area II Soldiers
AFSCRESERVATION@yahoo.com or and four civilian volunteers, completed IRS training in
call 6355-5448. The cost is $14.25. AFSC January. PFC. KIM SANG-WOOK

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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Soccer players set to excel


By Capt. Stacy Ouellette soccer experience. After two days of
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs considering all applicants, 25 members
YONGSAN GARRISON — were chosen as the first All-Stars
Twenty-five Soldiers were selected to squad.
represent 8th Army as members of the One team member, said Sgt.
newly formed 8th Army All-Stars Christopher Jasper, a patrol explosive
Soccer Team, Jan. 29. detector dog handler and14th Military
The team was developed as another Police Detachment K9 Unit Missions
means to foster a stronger partnership NCO from Everett, Wash., brings 18
between U.S. Soldiers and their years of soccer experience to the
military and civilian Korean partners team.
in readiness. The All-Stars will “I love the game, and it seemed like
compete in matches against teams a good way to spend my free time and
representing the Republic of Korea assist with the good neighbor program.
Army and various Korean Districts By bringing in soldiers from different
peninsula-wide along with the Korean units to play together it gives us chance
National Police. to learn a little bit about different types
“Soccer is a popular sport in Korea of jobs and missions there are in the
and it was obvious that this was a great Army,” Jasper said.
venue for 8th Army Soldiers to interact The All-Stars’ home games will
and exchange with the Korean take place on field 12 at Yongsan
population in a friendly environment,” Garrison, located across from Collier
said Capt. Marilisse Gonzalez, 8th U.S. Field house. Upcoming games and
Army Community Relations Officer practices are scheduled for dates
and manager of the All-Stars. falling mostly on Saturdays, but the
All-Star members were selected roster is currently under revision, said
after the 8th Army Community Gonzalez.
Relations Office held try-outs for the “These types of programs require
team on Jan. 20. The criteria for being a tremendous amount of behind the
selected was based on common soccer scenes work and is a bit complicated
drills including passing, dribbling, and to get off the ground. This is partially
shooting. due to our need for volunteers who
Following the four-hour try-out are willing to sacrifice their personal
session, the scores for each candidate time for endeavors such as this one.
was assessed. The judging panel was We have had a tremendous success
made up of volunteers with former thus far,” Gonzalez said.

Tax from Page 10


“Thank you for what you provide tax refund.”
for the community,” said guest speaker Yongsan Tax Center hours are 9
Area II Col. Ron Stephens. “And I say a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays,
that on behalf of Area II.” Wednesdays and Fridays; 1 - 6 p.m.
“We’re ready to go,” O’Connell Thursdays; and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
said. “The sooner you get the tax Saturdays.
return done, the sooner you can get a For information, call 725-1040.

Soccer from Page 10


Eargle, Pvt. Steaven Gleann and Spc. Won A. Park, Cpl. Jacob
Pvt. Nick Jakovak. From the 501st Ridder, and Sgt. 1st Class William
Military Intelligence Brigade: Spc. Shoemaker.
Simon Dunk, Spc. George Officials chose soccer because
Maranchik, Staff Sgt. Sloan Moran, of the sport’s world-wide popularity
Spc. Rufaro Mudiwa and 2nd Lt. and particular attraction in Korea
Alex Pagon. after the 2002 World Cup events in
Team members representing the the Republic of Korea.
U.S. Army Troop Command Korea: Staff Sgt. Robert De Vol and Sgt.
Cpt. Calvin Bodiford, Sgt. Niemotko both of 18th Medical
Christopher Jasper, 1st Lt. Andrew Command volunteered to coach the
Kim, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Nwoga, team.

Area II on the Web


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Your heart, your health - Fitness prevents heart disease
It’s that time again; time for us to step up and Goal: Every U.S. adult should accumulate 30 your blood glucose/insulin levels are: increasing
step out to better health. That time has come once a minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical physical activity level, decreasing percent body fat,
year since Congress proclaimed February as activity on most, preferably all days of the week. and maintaining a diet low in saturated/hydrogenated
“National Heart Month” in 1963. Cardiovascular Risk Factor: Obesity fat with an increase in dietary fiber.
(heart) disease is the number 1 killer in the USA for Goal: Body Mass Index (BMI) of <25 Kg/m² The next high risk factor is a genetic link to CVD.
both men and women. We need to know our own and waist circumference of less than 35 inches. This is when you have had a close male relative die
risk factors and take action to prevent heart disease One third to one half of all Americans have before age 55 or a close female relative die before
and stroke. abnormal blood cholesterol and only a small age 65 from a cardiac arrest.
There are 7 major risk factors that can lead to percentage of those people take medication to lower Finally, being unfit and or obese increases your
cardiovascular disease. Each individual needs to know their cholesterol. Healthy Americans should get their chances of cardiac arrest or stroke. So what can
his or her own risk factors, and take action to prevent cholesterol tested every five years. Anyone that has you do? Losing excess weight and starting an
a fatal heart attack or stroke. Some of those risk ever had an abnormal cholesterol level should get exercise program is a good start. You should get at
factors are: tested more frequently or talk to a health care least 30 minutes of some form of aerobic activity
Risk Factor: Abnormal Cholesterol. provider. most days if not all days of the week to reduce your
Goal: Total cholesterol should be less than 200mg/ Another risk factor is high blood pressure that can chances of cardiac arrest. You should also try to
dl LDL (bad cholesterol) goals vary. People who are lead into cardiovascular disease (CVD). maintain your Body Mass Index to a level less then
at low risk for heart disease: <160mg/dL · People at Approximately 58 million Americans have high blood 25. You can measure BMI by using the following
intermediate risk for heart disease: <130 mg/dL · pressure and are at risk for CVD and a possible fatal equation: BMI= weight in pounds X 703 divided by
People at high risk for heart disease including those heart attack. High Blood pressure is known as the (height in inches) 2.
who have heart disease or diabetes: <100 mg/dL HDL “silent killer” because usually people have no Here is an example: John is 5 foot 11 inches tall
(good Cholesterol)· 50 mg/dL or higher. symptoms. and weighs 200 pounds. There are 12 inches in a
Risk Factor:Hypertension or High Blood Smoking is a major risk factor for CVD and many foot, so John is 71 inches tall. Using a calculator, we
Pressure. other types of pulmonary or lung diseases. You can first multiply 200 lbs x 703=140,600. Next, we divide
Goal: Less than 120/80 mmHg. reduce your chances of heart disease or possible 140,600 by 71=1980.2. Next, we take 1980.2 and
Risk Factor: Smoking/Tobacco. heart attack by stopping any tobacco product use. divide it by 71=28 (BMI).
Goal: USE NONE. Smoking Cessation Classes are available free of BMI for male and female
Risk Factor: Pre-Diabetes or Diabetes. charge throughout the Korean Peninsula. Contact BMI’s between 25-29.9=overweight
Goal: Less that 100 mg/dl Fasting Blood Glucose. your Area Public Health Nurse or Health Promotion BMI’s over 30=obese
Risk Factor: Family History. Coordinator. There are approximately 1.1 million cardiac arrests
Goal: Nothing you can do, except know your Normal fasting blood glucose levels are 70-99 mg/ in the U.S. each year and at least 45 percent f these
family history and try to change bad lifestyle habits. dl. You can get screened for diabetes with a simple are fatal. Americans need to take a hard look at
Risk Factor: Sedentary Lifestyle. fasting blood test. Lifestyle changes that can improve their risk factors and lifestyles.
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Feb. 9-15

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
(PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 9:30 p.m. (R) 9:30 p.m. (R) 9:30 p.m. (R) 9:30 p.m.
Blood Diamond Catch and Release Saw III Rocky Balboa Catch and Release Eragon Rocky Balboa
(R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.
Code Name: The Cleaner Code Name: The Cleaner Unaccompanied Minors No Show No Show No Show Rocky Balboa
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG) 8:30 p.m. (PG) 8 p.m.

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.

The Holiday No Show DeJa VU The Prestige No Show No Show No Show


. (PG13) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m. (R) 6:45 p.m.
The Messangers The Messangers The Messangers Rocky Balboa Rocky Balboa We Are Marshal We Are Marshal
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.
Rocky Balboa Rocky Balboa Borat Unaccompanied Eragon No Show The Messangers
(PG) 9 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m. (R) 8 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Borat Eragon Rocky Balboa Let’s Go To Prison No Show The Messangers Rocky Balboa
(R) 7 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.
The Messangers The Messangers The Messangers Rocky Balboa Rocky Balboa Eragon Eragon
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.
The Messangers The Santa Clause 3 The Santa Clause 3 The Marine The Marine Gridiron Gang Deja Vu
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (G) 9:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Unaccompanied Minors Flushed Away Flushed Away Employee of the Month Employee of the Month The Holiday The Holiday
(PG) 9:30 p.m. (PG) 9:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
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When Your Prayer Goes Unanswered
CH (CPT) Kim, Eun Soo room, spoke a reply so quiet that the young man communing with the God of the universe. We pray
501st Special Troops Battalion was unable to understand what he said. fervently for the new job or for the return of
Camp Carroll, Waegwan, Korea Therefore, the young man stepped across the health. When we gain the prize, we are delighted.

T
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.”

Area II Worship Services


CatholicMass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel 9:30a.m. HannamVillageChapel 3rd Tues. 11:45a.m. MemorialChapel
11:30a.m. MemorialChapel (Korean) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - For information , call 738-3011
Tues./Wed. 12:05p.m. 121HospitalChapel 10 a.m. South Post Chapel
Mon./Thur. 12:05p.m. MemorialChapel 10 a.m. Multipurpose
Saturday 5 p.m. MemorialChapel Training Facility (R.O.C.K.)
Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post Chapel 10:30a.m. K-16 Community
Protestant Services Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. MemorialChapel 11 a.m. HannamVillageChapel
United Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. MemorialChapel Noon South Post Chapel
Collective Protestant (Gospel)
Sunday 8 a.m. MemorialChapel KATUSA Thursday 6:30 p.m. MemorialChapel
9:30a.m. 121HospitalChapel KCFA 2ndTues. 11:45a.m. MemorialChapel
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Children’s Photo contest develops imagination, self esteem

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.”

11-year-old Antonio Freeman took second place with his photo


of a “Band Parade at Lotte World.” The six year olds’ first place winner was, Alexandrea Saldana’s Eight-year-old Jordan Diamond’ second place winner “Self
“Self Portrait.” Portrait.”
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PHOTOS BY STAFF SGT. DANIEL D. ROMAN


The Korea BOSS Forum and Banquet was held at Camp Casey. There were 240 people who attended the event -- including 50 command teams from throughout the peninsula.

BOSS conducts 17th


annual banquet at 2ID
Leaders and representatives
supports program on peninsula
By Staff Sgt. Daniel D. Roman
IMCOM-Korea MWR
The Korea Region and 8th Army Better Opportunity for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers Program held its 17th annual forum awards
ceremony banquet Feb. 1, at Camp Casey.
Eight Army and Korea Region command teams participated in this event
which was hosted by the 2nd Infantry Division command team in warrior
country’s Warrior’s Club.
Two-hundred and forty individuals turned out for the event with 50
participants being senior leaders from the 2ID and 8th Army community.
The BOSS program is set up to assist those soldiers who are here on the
peninsula by themselves with no spouse or other family members.
The program also assists the commanders with their “Good Neighbor”
initiatives, said Command Sgt. Major Barry C. Wheeler, United Nations Diedre Porterfield, Department of the Army BOSS team member, conducts training classes.
Command, Combined Forces Command, USFK and 8th Army command Prior to this event, BOSS sponsors conducted a forum that included
sergeant major. numerous activities that warfighters and their units could participate in that
“Our BOSS representatives organize and perform in many, many off post would better guide and develop their awareness as to what programs actually
activities,” Wheeler said. “Their activities integrate servicemembers into our offers and consists of.
local communities across the peninsula.” The forum held 22 sessions provided by the Department of the Army
During his speech, Wheeler went on to outline other benefits of a viable BOSS team, Korea Region Morale Welfare and Recreation representatives,
BOSS program to unit leaders and servicemembers. as well as other subject-matter experts.
“This program brings our Soldiers healthy alternatives to ‘just another day
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders Visit in the ville,’” Wheeler said. “It also provides our Soldiers with an avenue to
Feb. 11 -- Camp Red Cloud (DFAC) voice important unit concerns. This is what grows our future leaders.”
11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Autograph and Photograph Session, Mini Performance For some, there is no arguing that the BOSS program serves numerous
Camp Stanley (Community Activity Center) functions, which are essential to single and unaccompanied warfighters.
But the program also assists the commands these warfighters serve under
1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Autograph and Photograph Session
and the units that these Soldiers serve in.
Camp Casey Hanson Field House
“It benefits the command by directly increasing servicemember morale
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Performance, Followed by Autograph and Potograph Session and esprit-de-corps,” said Wheeler.
Feb. 13 -- Yongsan Garrison “The list of benefits our BOSS programs and BOSS representatives bring
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PX) Autograph and Photograph Session to our units goes on and on. Bottom line, a viable and functioning program
Feb. 13 -- K-2 Air Base within our units is a force multiplier.”
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Performance K2 Air Base Gymnasium “I honestly cannot imagine a unit that would not want a good one,” he
said.
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Camp Humphreys BOS


BOSSS brings back the prize
The Gold-level award is presented to the person
who logs at least 250 hours of volunteer service over
a 12-month period; Munson logged 395 hours over
the 12-month period.
And, when it came time to host an evening event,
the Camp Humphreys BOSS team blew away the
competition with a country-western karaoke night
complete with a mechanical bull.
Camp Humphreys Boss had one more item with
which to dazzle the forum: its home-produced video
which reviewed a year in the life of BOSS. Modeled
after the current three-minute “Army Strong”
campaign video, the Humphreys BOSS video left
the audience nearly speechless.
“DA said the Camp Humphreys video was the
best they’d seen,” Munson said. “Afterwards they
said, ‘Wow! That was amazing.’”
Lessons learned
COURTESY PHOTOS When the forum ended and the group returned to
Eighth U.S. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt presented a first-place award to Camp Humphreys BOSS Camp Humphreys Munson wasted no time applying
Chapter president Spc. Mike Munson (C) and other chapter members at an after hours social function during last week’s many of the lessons he’d learned at the forum.
Korea-wide BOSS Forum at Camp Casey. “The day we returned we (he and Alexander)
spent four hours changing some things - I wanted to
By Bob McElroy do it while it was still fresh,” he said.
Area III Public Affairs Development focusing on how to be an effective Among the things he worked on was finding ways
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Nine Camp leader and the character traits successful leaders to make social events more affordable for Soldiers.
Humphreys Soldiers attended the Korea Better must possess. We formed sponsorships with off-post entities that
Opportunities for Single Soldiers Forum at Camp Roman also had a personal interest in the forum— allowed us to lower the price of the ticket for the
Casey last week and left with some valuable his brother was one of the Installation Management Valentine’s Dinner by $10. The cost is now $5 instead
experiences and knowledge plus a boatload of Command Korea’s BOSS representatives in of $15, Munson said.
awards. attendance, Munson said. He was able to do that, he said, because of the
Led by BOSS President Spc. Mike Munson the One of the leader-development techniques the knowledge he’d gained in marketing and sponsorship
group included: outgoing BOSS Vice President Spc. BOSS forum employed was to split up the installation at the BOSS forum.
Jacob Alexander, incoming Vice President Spc. BOSS teams, distributing its members to different Munson is not done attending BOSS Forums; at
William Mosely, assistant to the president Spc. Daniel work groups, Munson said. the end of April he will fly to Leesburg, Va. to attend
Wilson, BOSS secretary Spc. Lashonda Nash and It was a great crash course for the BOSS reps, the Department of the Army BOSS Forum.
BOSS representatives Pfc. Anjanette Penley, Pfc. especially for the lower-enlisted or less-experienced
Dwayne Williams, Pvt. Britney Gillum and Pvt. members, Munson noted.
Andrew Dunn. Munson said that the lowest-ranking members in
The BOSS representatives were joined by military each group were usually called upon at the end of a
advisor Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Kim of US Army day’s work to brief his or her group’s results; the
Garrison Humphreys and Morale, Welfare and goal was to give them some public speaking
Recreation advisors Jim Hogrebe and Dean Herrera. experience.
Getting down to business And the award goes to…
The forum provided the BOSS Soldiers the The BOSS Forum was not only about classes and
opportunity to network with representatives from education, though, each group had the opportunity to
other BOSS programs and learn some leadership, host an evening event and enter various items in
marketing and communication techniques from competitions.
military and civilian representatives, according to “There were multiple competitions,” Munson said.
Munson. “They were for the Best Videos, Continuity Books,
The Department of the Army BOSS Team Display Boards and Team Spirit.”
provided classes on how unit BOSS representatives The continuity books and display boards provide
can best work with their chain of command, their information and photos of each installation’s BOSS
units and installations. The Army BOSS team also program and activities.
discussed how BOSS can assist Soldiers and units When the judging was done Camp Humphreys
during deployment and redeployment, Partnership BOSS had won First Place awards in the Best
with Installation agencies, Volunteer Management Installation Competition and the Continuity Book
and how to schedule entertainment programs. Competition in the medium installation category.
Korea Region BOSS representatives presented The first-place prize for each category was $200.
classes on marketing, sponsorship and accountability The awards for Camp Humphreys BOSS weren’t
of non-appropriated funds. over yet, there were two individual awards: outgoing
Munson said that he especially enjoyed the BOSS vice president Alexander was named
leadership classes presented by Mike Roman the Outstanding Soldier of the Quarter and Munson won
Korea Region Director of the 3M Corporation. a Gold-level award in the President’s Volunteer The Camp Humphreys BOSS delegates set up a display of
Roman discussed 3M Corporate Leadership Service Award program. memorabilia and highlights of local projects.
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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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Carroll English camp receives rave reviews


Students enjoy visit to
Taegu American School
By Kevin Jackson
Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL – While they are oceans apart,


some Chilgok County middle and high school students
attending the 3rd Annual Camp Carroll English Camp
Jan. 29, to Feb. 3, are bridging the cultural gap with their
American counterparts in far off Groveport, Ohio.
Sgt. 1st Class Denise Bays-Napier assigned to U.S.
Army Garrison-Daegu at Camp Carroll and their
instructor, sought an ingenious approach to engage the
Korean students and also teach her 16-year-old son,
Andre, back home in Ohio, about Korean culture.
On day four of the camp, Bays-Napier asked her
exuberant group of 11 students for information about
their academic lives they would like to share with
exchange students. One side of the class formed in a
semi-circle was uncertain what to say while their other
classmates conferred and quickly began rattling off KEVIN JACKSON

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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Area IV KSC companies, employees receive awards


By Pvt. Na Kyung-Chul didn’t work just for the award,” said Pak Chan-u, ability to accomplish his primary and additional
Area IV Public Affairs 32nd KSC Co. commander. “I always check and assigned duties with his excellent developed crafts
CAMP HENRY – Two Korean Service Corps confirm the risk in the working environment. In and job experiences.”
units from Area IV took home unit and individual addition, I emphasize the buddy system and Kwon works on a wide variety of assignments
honors at the annual KSC banquet and awards teamwork to my employees. The value of safety is throughout Daegu Garrison.
ceremony Jan. 27, at the Korean Ministry of National infinite. Without safety, there are no tasks “I just did the jobs assigned to me steadily,” Kwon
Defense compound in Seoul. completed.” said. “I think the reason why I received this award
The 32nd Korean Service Corps Company from The 32nd KSC Co., has an impressive record at is a positive attitude toward work. I enjoy my tasks
Camp Henry was recognized as the KSC Battalion’s the KSC awards having won Best Overall Company and do my best.”
top company in the Safety Category and the 36th three years in a row from 2002 – 2004, and four of This year’s KSC awards ceremony was hosted
KSC Co., from Camp Carroll was named the top five years from 2000 – 2004. by Lt. Col. Robert Paquin, KSC Battalion
unit in the Training Category. The 36th KSC company, which stood-up March commander. The keynote speaker was Lt. Gen.
In addition, Kwon, Yong-mo, 32nd KSC Co., was 24, 2006, is assigned to AFSBn-NEA and provides David Valcourt, commanding general of the Eighth
named the Battalion’s top employee in the Laborer direct support to the APS-4 mission in Korea United States Army.
Category and Michael J. Allen, civilian executive Kwon Yong-mo, a carpenter with the 32nd KSC The Korean Service Corps was created at the
assistant, Army Field Support Battalion- North East Co., is the KSC Battalion’s Laborer of the Year. beginning of the Korean War on July 26, 1950. During
Asia at Camp Carroll, was recognized as the “KSC “He is extremely dedicated to duty, very the war, KSC employees provided combat service
Coordinator of the Year.” personable, extremely loyal and eager to learn,” Pak support to United Nations and Republic of Korea
“Of course, I’m happy to take the award, but we said. “He has been outstanding and contributed his forces.

B&GCA National Image Maker Photo Contest winners named


Area IV Public Affairs Digital Age Group 16-18 Tree;” 3rd, Julia Jones, 13, Untitled
CAMP HENRY – Winners of the Age Group 10-12 1st, Kathie Bacle, 17, “Friends Black & White
local 2007 Boys and Girls Clubs of 1st, Jake Choi, 12, “Squirrel Looking Forever;” 3rd, Jennifer Proctor, 17, Age Group 10-12
America National Image Maker Photo for Food;” 2nd, Phoebe Prince, 12, Untitled 3rd, Phoebe Prince, 12, “So Dark”
Contest were recognized at an awards “Rocky Life;” 3rd, Jake Choi, 12, Color Process Age Group 13-15
ceremony Jan. 30, at the Evergreen “Roller Coaster Ride” Age Group 10-12 1st, Kimberly Boettcher, 13, “Dead
Community Club here. Age Group 13-15 2nd, Pete Toledo, 11, “Sunset;” 3rd, Forest;” 2nd, Alex Boettcher, 14, “The
The first and second place entries 2nd, Corey Shelvock, 15, “Botanical Allen Schwartz, 11, “A Nice Day at Darkness”
in each age group and category will Garden;” 3rd (tie), Julian Johnson, 14, the YS” Age Group 16-18
advance to regional competition. “Cherry Blossom Festival;” Corey Age Group 13-15 3rd, Kathie Bacle, 17, “Mystery
Top finishers are: Shelvock, 15, “Lily Pond” 1st, Kimberly Boettcher, 13, “Scary Road”
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Camp from Page 25

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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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :


Week

“It’s cold.”

Chupsumnida
cold it’s
Vocabulary

here ‘yogi’

over there ‘jogi’

there ‘gogi’

Situation of the Week : Fundamentals


Week

How do you do?


GChoum boebkessumnida.

How are you?


Annyonghaseyo?

See you later.

This story is
Annyonghi kaseyo.

about: Butakhamnida.
Please.

Thank you.

Students Kamsahamnida.

You’re welcome.
got to make Chonmaneyo.

Korean Expression of the W eek


Week
their own
Cool!
Kimchi Siwonhada
Literally means cool, but it also means
feels good.
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