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YONGSAN GARRISON A weeklong anti-
terrorism exercise will be held Sunday through Dec.9, to test Yongsan Garrisons defense and emergency
response procedures.
Area II Support Activity Commander Col. Ron
Stephens said the installation defense posture will be
heightened during parts of the exercise, called
Adaptive Focus 06-01.
Adaptive Focus is a U.S. Forces Korea mandatedand controlled exercise that evaluates an installations
ability to deter, detect, defend, respond to and then
recover from a variety of simulated terrorist activities.Stephens said a variety of scenarios, including
simulated terrorist attacks, would occur to elicit
response by installation officials, including tenant units.
A community bulletin issued by the Area IIDirectorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and
Security outlines activities and events that may occur
during the exercise, including:
! Attempts to gain covert installation entry through
the use of deception or exploitation of observed
See Exercise,Exercise,Exercise,Exercise,Exercise, Page 4
Area II Public Affairs
Area I Support Activity Command Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Lomax helps serve food to Soldiers at the Camp Red Cloud dining facilityThanksgiving Day. Across the peninsula, officers and senior NCOs donned their dress uniforms and served the holiday mealto their Soldiers.
MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON
Who wants seconds?Who wants seconds?Who wants seconds?Who wants seconds?Who wants seconds?
NAMHAE-DO The 60th Namhae
Memorial Ceremony, commemorating
the deaths of 11 U.S. Army Air Corps
crewmembers killed during World War
II, was held Monday at Namhae Island,
about 75 miles west of Camp Hialeah in
Busan. Approximately 40 people attendedthe event.
Aug. 7, 1945, Japanese anti-aircraft
fire sent the B-24 Bomber Lady Luck
II and its crew to a fiery death near the
summit of Mangwoon Mountain, located
on Namhae Island.
The crash shook the island and awokethe then 31-year-old Kim Duk-hyung.
The next day, Kim and a group of island
id d d
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crews dog tags and helped recover th
bodies.
After WWII, he began annua
memorial services at the site in honoof those who perished in the crash. I
1948, he founded the War Memoria
Activities Association. He also resolve
to build a monument, finishing it in 1956
Each year since, commanders of Cam
Hialeah have participated in the memoriceremony held at Namhae Island.
Kim , 91, who serves as director t
this day, said that he knows this is
story that has been told many times, bu
it is one that is just as important toda
as it was 60 years ago. He cited severareasons why he has kept the ceremongoing all these years.
Wh I hild H
Lt. Col. Roger R. Dansereau, Pusan Storage Facility and Camp Hialeah installation commander,salutes after placing a wreath sent by United States Forces Korea for the occasion This was
STEVEN HOOVER
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By Caroline PeabodyArmy News Service
Giving thanks for those who answer call to dutyGiving thanks for those who answer call to dutyGiving thanks for those who answer call to dutyGiving thanks for those who answer call to dutyGiving thanks for those who answer call to duty
FORT MONROE, Va. - Thanksgiving is a
special time for our nation. This Nov. 24, across
the country we gathered as family and friends
to remember our forefathers journey to a new
land -- seeking freedom from persecution,
finding a country that presented the opportunityfor peace and a fruitful future for which we
give thanks this time of year.
We also celebrated our military families this time
of year during National Mili tary Family Week. Many
- more than a quarter of a million people - faced
this holiday without their loved ones. Their loved
ones have traveled to a strange land.They battle loneliness and have answered our
countrys call to serve and to bring that seed of
hope to another nation. They are alone, working to
band with their brothers, to survive to bring hope
to one day come home.It is sometimes difficult to remain aware of the
sacrifice of military families. But it is our duty as
citizens, as caring humans, to carry the lamp and
to recognize the meaning of duty and to celebrate,
embrace and support all those who answer the call.So many families in our nation sat across from
an empty chair while we enjoyed our feasts. Their
table was quieter than ours. Their hearts heavier.
They carried worries we do not share but can
remember. For we can give thanks for their service
and pray for the safety of their loved ones untilthey return.
We give thanks and remember that each day we
awaken rested, we remember those who pray for
one nights sleep without nightmares. We give
thanks that, for each step we take with our legs,
there are those who have sacrificed their mobility.
We give thanks that, for each vision we see, every
YONGSAN GARRISON Eight
U.S. Army personnel will reduc
mission and training activities from a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, on Yongsa
South Post, to provide the bes
environment for Seoul American Hig
School students taking the 200
Scholastic Aptitude Test.
SAHS administers the SAT fou
Saturdays each year. In support of thiimportant event, SAHS requests tha
8th U.S. Army keep noise to aabsolute minimum during designate
testing periods.
Eighth U.S. Army will work t
reduce noise Saturday, so the student
have the best environment when takinthese important tests.
Training that may cause excessiv
noise during the hours of testing wi
be curtailed, to include heav
equipment movement, aviation an
installation maintenance activitieincluding routine electrical outage
and heavy construction.
Additionally, there will be n
military aircraft takeoffs or landingexcept for those that are missio
essential or for an emergency
Scheduled training directly affectinreadiness will not be cancelled.
time we are able to look at our loved ones, we hav
the ability to revel in their joy.
Most of al l , we give thanks that we ar
blessed. Blessed to be a part of a nation that i
so prosperous. Blessed that we have our familie
and shelter and food.We are also blessed to have the ability to pra
for the strength and courage to maintain awarenes
of our brothers sacrifice - to give to ou
community in any way we can, as they are givin
in service to their call. This is our duty: to giv
thanks to pray to remember.(Editors note: Caroline Peabody is president o
the Military Family Network. The Military Famil
Network, www.emilitary.org, is a communit
network helping military families get connecte
with each other and organizations in thei
communities. This article was first posted by th
TRADOC News Service.)
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MP B lo t t e r
The fol lowing entr ies were
excerpted from the past several weeks
military police blotters. These entries
may be incomplete and do not
determine the guilt or innocence of
any person.
! Assault Consummated by Battery
At 10:55 p.m. Nov. 23, military police were
notified of an assault consummated by
battery. Preliminary investigation revealed
that, at an off-post club, Subjects 1, 2 and
3 were involved in a verbal altercation that
turned physical, when Subject 1 struck
Subject 2 in the nose with a closed fist.When Subject 2 attempted to stop the
fight, Subject 3 then struck Subject 1 in
the face with a closed fist. All three
subjects were apprehended and
transported to the Camp Casey Provost
Marshalls Office, where they were
administered a series of field sobriety tests,
which Subject 1 failed and Subjects 2 and
3 passed. All three subjects were
transported to the Casey Troop Medical
Clinic, where they were administered
command-directed blood alcohol tests,
with results pending. The subjects were
later released to their units and
subsequently returned to the PMO where
they were advised of their legal rights,which they waived, rendering written
sworn statements denying the offense.
This is an alcohol-related incident.
investigators.
! Failure to Control a Guest At 1:20
a.m. Nov. 25, the Yongsan PMO was
notified of a failure to control a guest, when
an MP patrol observed a Korean national
walking down the wrong side of the
overpass bridge and attempted to render
assistance. MPs revealed through
investigation that, at 6:29 p.m. Nov. 24,
Subject 1 signed the KN onto the
installation at Gate 5 and failed to maintain
control of the KN. The KN was
transported to the Yongsan PMO. Upon
arrival, the KN became belligerent andhostile, striking an MP in the chest with a
closed fist. The KN then grabbed the MP.
To regain control and for her own safety,
KN was placed in hand irons. KN was
administered a portable breathalyzer test,
with a reported blood alcohol content of
0.116 percent. KN did not render a written
sworn statement due to her suspected
level of intoxication. KN was process and
released to Korean National Police.
Subject 1 reported to the PMO, where he
was advised of his legal rights that he
waived, rendering a written sworn
statement admitting to the above offense.
Subject 1 was released to his unit.
Investigation continues by KNP.! Driving Under the Influence of any
Intoxicant At 12:14 a.m. Nov. 24, KNP
notified the Yongsan PMO of a DUI. MPs
revealed through investigation that, at the
above time and date, a vehicle operated
by Subject 1 was stopped at a KNP DUI
check point. KNP detected the odor of an
alcoholic beverage on the subjects
person and administered a PBT, with a
reported BAC of .093 percent. Subject 1
was transported by KNP to the Yongsan
Main KNP Station, where he was
administered a series of field sobriety tests
that he passed. The subject did not render
a written sworn statement at that time, due
to his suspected level of intoxication, and
was released to military police. The subject
was transported to 121st General Hospital,where he consented to a legal blood
alcohol test, with results pending. The
subject was returned to the PMO where
he was issued a Suspension of Driving
Privileges letter, and Order to Show Cause
letter and his USFK Operators Permit was
retained. The subject was released to his
unit and later returned to the PMO, where
he was advised of his legal rights, which
he invoked, requesting not to be
questioned. This is a final report.
! Larceny of Private Property -- At 10
p.m. Nov. 25, the Camp Hialeah PMO was
notified of a larceny of private property.
Investigation revealed that, at the above
time and date, person(s) unknown, byunknown means, removed an Armed
Forces Bank credit/debit card and secured
$700 from the card owners account.
Investigation continues by MPI.Investigation continues by MP
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DHL Rooms Available
for Holidays
The Dragon Hill Lodge on Yongsan
Garrison has guest rooms available
throughout the month of December.
At present, rooms areavailable Dec.9-30.
Anyone interested in traveling to
Seoul for the holiday, or for a
shopping weekend prior to
Christmas, may call 738-2222, Ext.
6210, for information or to make
reservations. Dragon Hill Lodge may
also be contacted online at
www.dragonhilllodge.com.
Troop Command
Holiday Party
The Commander of the United States
Army Troop Command - Korea is
hosting a Holiday Party for all Troop
Command Soldiers and their familiesbeginning at 5 p.m. Dec. 16, on the
Mezzanine Level of the Dragon Hill
Lodge. The sequence of events for the
Holiday Party is: Social Hour (5-6 p.m.),
Santa arrives (5:30 p.m.), commanders
Welcome (6 p.m.), Invocation by the
battalion chaplain (6:10 p.m.), Food
service begins (6:15 p.m.), Mingling
and enjoy the party time (6:15-8:50
p.m.), Last Door Prize drawn (8:45 p.m.),
commanders closing remarks (8:50-9
p.m.). Troop Command Soldiers should
contact their chain of command for
information concerning this event.
Boy Scouts Seek Help in
Supporting Deployed Unit
The Boy Scouts, Troop 80, will be
working on a project to support the
Soldiers from the 305th Quartermaster
Company, who are currently deployed
in Iraq. The project consists of
collecting personal supplies and
goodies for the Soldiers.
The drop-off station will be at the 498th
Support Battalion, Building 5403. The
building is located behind the
commissary near Gate 52. Scouts will
be collecting donations until Sunday,
from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Sunday
the Boy Scouts will be collecting goods
at the Main PX and the commissary, as
well as the drop of station at the 498thsupport battalion.
For a list of recommended items to
donate, call 736-7348.
Army Benefits Center
Host Yongsan Briefings
Representatives from the Army
Benefits Center-Civilians will visit
Yongsan Monday to brief Department
of the Army civilians on the Civil
Service Retirement System and the
Federal Employees Retirement
System.
The briefings will at the Balboni
Theater on Yongsan Main Post.
The Civil Service Retirement Systembriefing will start at 8 a.m., and the
Federal Employees Retirement System
ill b i t 1
35th ADA celebrates St. Barbaras DayBy 1st Lt. David Marlow35th Air Defense Artill ery Brigade
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World AIDS Day was be commemorated around the globe
Thursday, with events to highlight the progress made in the
battle against the AIDS epidemic and to remind people howmuch still needs to be done.
This years theme is Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise. Keep
the Promise is an appeal to everyone involved in the fight against
AIDS to ensure their continued commitment and dedication in
the delivery of HIV prevention, services and care.What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
The letters HIV stand for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.This virus infects cells of the human immune system and
destroys them or stops them from working. Someone whose
immune system has been damaged by HIV is much more
vulnerable to infections and cancers.
AIDS is short for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Someone with HIV does not have AIDS unless their immune
system has been severely weakened. By this point, the person
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will have developed one of a number of particularly sever
illnesses, or will have lost most of their immune system cellTrends of global HIV infection
The number of people living with HIV continues to rise
despite the fact that effective prevention strategies exis
According to estimates by UNAIDS, the Joint United NationProgram on HIV/AIDS, the total number of people living wit
the HIV rose to its highest level ever. In 2004, an estimate
39.4 million people were living with the virus. During th
same year, 4.9 million people became newly infected wit
the virus and 3.1 million persons died due to HIV/AIDS
Around half of all people who become infected with HIV dso before they are 25 and die from AIDS before they are 35
In the same amount of time, nine more people are infecte
with HIV
The number of people living with HIV in East Asia rose b
almost 50 percent between 2002 and 2004, an increase tha
is attributable largely to Chinas swiftly growing epidemic. I
Eastern Europe and Central Asia, there were 40 percent mor
people living with HIV in 2004 than in 2002. Accounting fomuch of that trend is Ukraines resurgent epidemic and th
ever-growing number of people living with HIV in the Russia
Federation.
The Korean Centers for Disease Control (http:
dis.cdc.go.kr) reported a total of 506 (477 men and 29 women
new HIV cases between January and September of this yeaThis is an 11.2 percent increase from the 455 new case
during the same period last year. According to the report, a
but one (transmitted through blood transfusion) of the 37
new HIV cases with known route of infection were contracte
39.4 million people living with HIV/AIDS:
- 37.2 million adults
- 2.2 million children under 15
4.9 million infected in 2004 (13,400 per day):
- 4.3 million adults
- 640,000 children under 15
3.1 million deaths in 2004:
- 2.6 million adults
- 510,000 children under 15
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Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commander, Eighth U.S. Army, and U.S. Forces Korea chief o
staff, and his wife Dianne (left) welcome Pvt. Elliot Werner of Headquarters and HeadquarteBattery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, to his first military ball..
OSAN AIR BASE Saturday,
Soldiers, NCOs and officers of the
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigadewere treated to a lively keynote
address that was not only full of
humor, but addressed the serious
issues of serving in the Army today.
Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell,commanding general 8th U.S. Army,
was the guest speaker at the St.
Barbaras Day Ball hosted by 35th
ADA at the Osan OClub.
The St. Barbaras Day Ball is not
only a celebration of the Air Defense
Artillery Branch as a whole; it is alsoan opportunity to honor and to
recognize individuals who have made
outstanding contributions to air
defense by inducting them into the
Honorable Order of St. Barbara.
Campbell, himself a member of the
Honorable Order of St. Barbara,commended the Soldiers of the
brigade for the sense of sacrifice and
purposefulness that air defenders
bring to the fight in Korea.
Having served with air defenders
in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Europe and
Korea, I have developed a deep andabiding respect for our nations air
defense Soldiers. There is no harder
working member of the combined
defense team than the air defender.
It was a culminating event for a unit
that has been in a state of rapid
transition over the last 14 months. In
just a little more than one year, 35thADA has transformed into the Armys
premier, combat-ready theater air and
missile defense brigade, said Campbell.
The brigade moved to Korea from
Fort Bliss, Texas, and became fully
operational on the peninsula at the endof 2004. Its deployment to Korea
was the most recent move for a unit
with a rich lineage. The brigade wasconstituted in 1918 as the 35th Coast
Artillery.
During the evening Campbells
wife Dianne was presented The Molly
Pitcher Award by the 35th ADABrigade Commander, Col. John Rossi
Molly Pitcher was a generic name
applied to women who supported men
on the battlefield during the
Revolutionary War. Today, the award is
presented to women who havevoluntarily made great contributions to
the air defense and to the Army.
The award not only honors the
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by Spc. Timothy DinneenSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs
By Spc. Timothy Dinneen
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs2ID Soldier rec eives Bronze StarA
s he was rolling to Fallujah,
Iraq, inside the iron belly of
a tank, it was the butterfliesin his stomach that seemed to carry
him along the journey.
It was a cool November night in
2004 as he approached the city. The
22-year-old doesnt recall hearing
the fighting ahead but only the
thoughts racing through his mind,This is it. This is what it was like
on Fox News.
The city was immune to the
darkness of night as it was lit by
luminescent tracer rounds flying
overhead and explosions from
aerial bombardments and fieldartillery shells. Thats when the
call came in from the tank
commander, All right, were
moving in. Operation Phantom
Fury was under way.
Spc. Rodney Roby, 2ID
surgeons office, was awarded theBronze Star Medal with Valor by
2ID Command Sgt. Maj. James
Benedict Nov. 21 for exceptionally
meritorious achievement duringthat operation.
The citation on Robys award
states that Robys tank came in
close contact with four insurgents
who engaged the tank with heavy
rifle fire and rocket-propelledgrenades. While under direct fire
and without regard for his
personal safety, the citation
reads, he engaged the insurgents
with small arms fire and hand
grenades, killing three andwounding the fourth. His actionssingle-handedly eliminated the
threat and ensured the safety of
his crew and vehicle.
Roby said before the operationbegan, Soldiers with Alpha
Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd
Armor, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, were hyping
each other up as if preparing to
take the field before a major
football game. They had noillusions of what they were about
to face because he was told by
superiors the city was overrun
with insurgents. However, Roby
spent time relaxing in bed,remaining calm and thinking abou
the upcoming mission.
I dont take everything so
seriously. Im a more relaxed and
mellow guy, Roby said. I wasn
scared of getting shot or dying
it was more anxiety of notknowing what was going to
happen. There are only so many
things you can do to prepare
yourself for something like that.
All you have to do is your job and
put your training to action.He attributed his cool demeano
to the island culture where he wa
born. The little paradise island
of Pohnapei is part of the
Federated States of Micronesia.
He said everyone knows each
other there and everything istranquil. Furthermore, he said
listening to his grandfathers
stories of how he cared for his
family as Japanese and U.S.
planes went at it overhead during
World War II gave him a sense of
service.
I try to think of what mygrandpa did in the past and use
Spc. Rodney Roby is congratulated byCommand Sgt. Maj. James Benedict, 2nd InfantryDivision command sergeant major, for a job well done in Iraq.
SPC. TIMOTHY DINNEEN
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CAMP RED CLOUD As the autumn leaves
have changed, so has the 2nd Infantry Divisions
command sergeant major. Command Sgt. Maj.James A. Benedict became the new 2ID command
sergeant major Nov. 16 on a crisp evening change
of responsibility patch ceremony onthe Village Green.
We gather on the Village Green today
to mark a new era of senior
noncommissioned officer leadership in
the Warrior Division, said Maj. Gen.
George A. Higgins, 2ID commanding
general.Benedict rejoins the Warrior team
having left his most recent post, where
he served with the 4th Infantry
Division at Fort Hood, Texas. Benedict
succeeds Command Sgt. Maj. JamesT. Williams Jr., who is returning to
his former position as the 1st HeavyCombat Brigade Team command
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Command Sgt. Maj. Williams dedication to the
division has truly been remarkable, Higgins said.
Benedicts military career has been served
completely as an artilleryman, beginning as a private
cannon crewmember at Fort Sill, Okla. His previousassignments include the III Corps Artillery, 1st Armor
Div., 4th Inf. Div., 1st Cavalry Div. and 11 years
with the Warrior Division.
His 11 cumulative years of
service here in the Republic of
Korea has given him an insightful
appreciation for the meaning andenduring value of the ROK/U.S.
alliance, Higgins said.
Benedict has served as a
command sergeant major with the
3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery
Red Dragons, Fort Hood, and the
1st Bn., 15th FA First to Fire,
Camp Casey.We will have a great team. We
will speak with one voice. We will
lead this team together from the
CAMP STANLEY Soldiers on Camp Stanley now
have a place they can call their own, where they ca
hang out, listen to music or watch T.V.The place is the newly renovated Coffee House whic
had its grand opening Nov. 7.
We established this place for the Soldiers, saiChaplain (Maj.) David Lockhart, 501st Corps Suppo
Group chaplain. We wanted to give them an alternativ
to the ville.
Originally used by the aviation units on Camp Stanleythe coffee house went through a three-month renovatio
project to return it to a Soldier-friendly place it was befor
Just about everything in here needed redone, sai
Sgt. Lee, Dong Woo, chaplains assistant. This plac
looked like a storage shed.
In fact, the Soldiers werent confident they coul
accomplish the task. They were telling me to just locit up, Lockhart said.
While at the Coffee House, Soldiers will be able t
participate in Bible studies, watch T.V., play one of th
many musical instruments available, surf the Interne
and sing karaoke.
This is all a part of the Camp Stanley outreach, Lockha
said. The Coffee House gives Soldiers an opportunity t
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E-mail [email protected]
Christmas Tree Lightings
The Camp Casey Tree Lighting
ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec.
9; Camp Stanleys will be 5 p.m. Dec. 15
and Camp Red Cloud, 5:15 p.m. Dec. 15.
ACS Open House
Army Community Service will hold an
open house from 1 - 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at
the ACS on Camp Casey.
ADAPT Class
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
classes will be held from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
Dec. 17 at Camp Casey.
Warrior Invitational
Wrestling Tournament
The Warrior Invitational Wrestling
Tournament will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 17 at the Camp Casey Carey
Physical Fitness Center. Weigh-ins andmedical examinations will be from 10
11:30 a.m.
Annual Holiday Project
Army Community Service is
conducting an annual holiday project
through Dec. 15. The project provides
commissary vouchers during the
Christmas holiday for E-5 and below
Soldiers with family members residing
with them in Area I. Contact unit
commanders or first sergeants to make
a donation or call 732-7277 for
information.
Christmas Angel Tree
Program
Army Community Service is
sponsoring a Christmas Angel Tree
program for E-5s and below to assist in
buying gifts for children, 10 years or
younger, living in Area I with them.
Stop by or call any Area I ACS Center:
CRC 732-7779, Stanley 732-5883 or
Casey 730-3107.
12 Days Before
Christmas
Solicited prizes from Friends of the
USO will be raffled off on American
Forces Network radio every day,
beginning 12 days before Christmas,
with one prize in the morning and onein the afternoon. Prizes will include
phone cards, gift certificates, gift bags,
USO trips, hotel accommodations and
dinner certificates.
Christmas Raffle
Bonanza
The USO Van will visit Area I camps
Dec. 21-23 for free Christmas raffle
draws on site. Prizes include a stereo,
DVD players, CD players, boom boxes
and gift certificates. Cookies and
brownies also will be provided. A grand
raffle draw of round-trip tickets to the
United States will be held at the Camp
Casey Food Court, Dec. 24.
SAPRP Training
Sexual Assault Prevention and
CAMP RED CLOUD Yi Ok-
hwa, Army Community Serviceadministrative specialist and social
service worker, is a woman first, of
a special kind per her coworkers at a
retirement luncheon Nov. 16 at Camp
Red Cloud Mitchells Club.
Every day is a challenge and
every day brings it own frustrationsand its own joy, said Linda Rieth,
ACS director. Miss Yi is one of those
folks who always did more than one
needed or asked of her. Thats why
we nicknamed her Mother Yi. She
also always brought a smile to work,
and had a can do attitude about anyjob assigned to her.
Although Yi knew she would have
to work hard to maker her mark as
a civil servant, no one told her work
could not be fun. So, Yi took her
talents, interests and strengths, and
blended them in to a unique careerthat spanned the last 26 years.
Yi began her career as a KGS-5secretary for the chief of staff
section at Camp Casey, which was
d i idi i
to their needs, or referred them to
other appropriate service agencies, Yi
said. I translated written documents
from Hangul into English and vice
versa for important letters,documents, complaints and inquiries.
In 1996 Yi was promoted onceagain to a KGS-9 and performed
administrative duties and social
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Yet, she still found time to
provide cross-cultural classe
to the community.
She is a very direct
person, said Toney Price,
ACS relocation manager.She tells you like it is. Miss
Yi was always very helpful
and considerate. I still
remember her being in charg
of our first Mobile Outreach
van in ACS, and I have it on
film somewhere that I willfind before she leaves and
give it to her.
Yi also took care of the
ACS annual budget
requirements. She ensured
all purchase request and
commitments were fundedand contacted local businesses to
obtain estimates on items that AC
purchased on the local economy,
on the government IMPAC card,
or through special purchase
funding by donations to the ACS
volunteer corps.Yis plans for the future include
retiring with her husband Lee Jong-
d d i t N th C li t
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Yi Ok-hwa shows John Herfurtner, Area I acting deputy tothe commander the 2nd Infantry Division coin she receivedfor her retirement Nov. 16 at Camp Red Clouds MitchellsClub.
CAMP HOVEY U.S. Reserve Officer Training Course
graduates serving in Korea had a luncheon with Republic of
Korea ROTC cadets Nov. 8 at the Iron Triangle club, for theKonyang University ROTC Exchange Program visit.
The intent of the program is to assist Konyang University
in becoming one of the leading institutions for the ROK ROTC
military program, to enhance the ROK/U.S. alliance and tosupport the goals of the Good Neighbor Program, according
to Maj. Adam J. Augustowski, 2nd Infantry Division civil
military operations officer.
The program exposes the cadets to the capabilities of
2ID and also provides interaction with our officers who were
ROTC graduates, Augustowski said.After the luncheon, the cadets trained on the Combat
Tactical Trainer, giving them an opportunity to fire M-16s at
computerized range targets without using live ammunition.
Wang Ji Hoon, an ROTC student at Konyang University,
said it was neat to fire the M-16s because its a different
weapon and the program is a good opportunity to learn aboutthe U.S. Army and American culture.
It teaches not only a young generation of future ROK
army officers how to be a good neighbor with the U.S., but
it also teaches our Soldiers and officers how to be a good
neighbor to the ROK army and also to the citizens of Korea,
Augustowski said.
A broader picture of the program encompasses KU faculty
so both sides can come to a cultural awareness and it hasshown there are more similarities than differences in ROTC
programs, said Col. Ross E. Ridge, 2ID Chief of Staff.
Sometimes breaking down those barriers is just as
important to building a team relationship, Ridge said.
The biggest obstacle to the successful year-and-a-half
relationship is finding the right time to carve out critical resources
so schedules match allowing events as this, Ridge said.
more similarities than differences. We may speak differen
languages, wear different uniforms and patches but the realit
is the dilemmas, challenges and leadership skills are n
different whether in a U.S. or ROK uniform, Ridge said.
The message to the Soldiers is to get involved,
Augustowski said. Theres a lot more to learn about Korethan what were exposed to on a daily basis. The purpose o
the program is to learn about the Korean culture and be goo
neighbors while theyre stationed here.
ROTC programs show many similarities
We should gain from exchanges like this that there are
SPC. TIMOTHY DINN
Col. Ross E. Ridge, 2nd Infantry Division chief of staff, shakes handwith a Republic of Korea officer during the ROK ROTC visitation programat Camp Hoveys Iron Triangle Nov. 8.
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WARRIOR BA SE Soldiers
of 55th Military Police Company
gained a new understanding oftheir abilities during an external
evaluation exercise Nov. 16-20 at
Warrior Base near the DMZ.
A team of observers from the
battalion evaluated the 55th MP
Co.s ability to conduct convoy
security, roam reconnaissance,area security and base defense.
External evaluation is to
assess the companys ability to
execute our wartime mission
every 15 weeks, said 1st Sgt.
Jerry Staff, 55th MP Co. Wehave a good opportunity to show
the brigade commander andbattalion commander how we are
well prepared.
The various missions not only
tested the units performance as a
whole, they also tested the
Cpl. Jung Jung-wooEighth Military Police Brigade
Warpigs test wartime skills during exevalleaders, team leaders and Soldiers.
Soldiers from the 2nd platoon
conducted base defense mission.
They divided one squad into threeteams, and each team executed the
mission on eight-hour shifts.
Each squad assumed different
missions: first squad conducted a
quick reaction force mission,
second squad did roaming
reconnaissance and third squadguarded the gate, said Spc.
James Smith, Second Platoon,
55th MP Co. I gained confidence
in wartime missions, like roaming
recon mission, through this
EXEVAL.
MPs from 557th MP Companyalso participated in the EXEVAL to
support 55th MP Co. as opposingforce role players and observers.
Soldiers from second platoon
provided security and had several
challenges.
Opposing forces looking likecivilians interrupted us. What we
should do at that time was to get
them under control, said Sgt. Seo
Joon-hyuk, 2nd Platoon. They
also pretended to be journalists
and tried to go into the base.
As the Soldiers carried out theirtraining, the observers evaluated,
coached and mentored. In the
meantime, observers tested other
platoons conducting convoy
security and route reconnaissance
missions.In the end, the E XEVAL will
provide Capt. Seamus Toolan,
55th MP Co. commander, with an
honest and detailed assessment of
MAJ. D ARRELL S
A Soldier from 55th Military Police Company evaluates a casualty during the units externevaluation exercise at Warrior Base Nov. 16-20.
MAJ. DARRELL SIDES
Two Korean Augmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldiers from 55th Military Police Companyconsult a map during the units externalevaluation exercise at Warrior Base near theDMZ Nov. 16-20.
individual capabilities of squad
the units abilities and help him
lead junior leaders and Soldiers to
maintain a high level of combat
readiness.
We got a good opportunity toget the whole company together
that we do not get the rest of the
year, said Toolan. We also
exercised warrior ethos and got
coordination of unit strength.
One second they were there.
The next, three people had died
and one was wounded.
that to influence my decisions in the present,
Roby said.
As Operation Phantom Fury commenced
Roby said he hoped he didnt see anyone
popping up because although he knew he was
ready to fire at insurgents he really didnt want
to kill anybody.I knew the mission was to take back the
city from insurgents and that leaflets were
dropped before we arrived telling civilians to
leave. So, if I saw anyone, I knew they were
probably the bad guys, Roby said.
When contact with the insurgents
intensified, the tank commander began hismantra. Keep feeding that
gun, keep your head down,
keep your 360 degree
awareness and continue
forward, if theres a wall
go through it.
Roby said he was exposed chest high out of
one of the tanks hatches as he scanned thearea looking for hot spots. The attacks
seemed constant, remembered Roby, days
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were whizzing by my head the whole time.
Roby returned fire with his M4 rifle when
he saw the insurgents. Roby said he
concentrated on the man with the rocket-
propelled grenade. Hot brass expelled fromRobys weapon burning the T C as the casings
fell into his hatch.
What are you firing at? yelled the TC and
ordered a cease-fire, as he could not see the
enemy from his protected position in the tank.
The gunner was also blinded by tunnel vision
only able to see straight ahead down thenarrow cannon. Roby directed the gunner to
lower the cannon and as he did so the TC and
the gunner had a visual
of the enemy and began
to open up. The TC
ordered Roby to get
down as the enemyrounds were hitting
closer.
I was a little bull-headed because I kept myhead up. I couldnt see anything with my head
down, Roby explained.
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There was an explosion and that was it,Roby said. I sat down inside the tank while
there was still indirect fighting going on
around me and played the situation over in my
mind, Roby said.
He said the experience changed him,
because it has given him a more profound
appreciation of the delicate nature of life.One second they were there. The next, three
people had died and one was wounded, Roby said
The fighting didnt end with that grenade
throw. There were still missions in the city to
be accomplished. The Soldiers in Robys crew
drove on to complete them.Others may have seen enough battle in Iraq
in 2004, but Roby chose to reenlist. He said h
felt confident that if he could make it through
Operation Phantom Fury, he could handle
anything. He also felt because of his
experiences he would be able to help younger
or inexperienced Soldiers handle what the
Army may ask of them.When I got back to a secure area I saw new
Soldiers with the same questions and concern
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Lt. Col. David Ward, U.S. Army Troop Command - Korea, serves Soldiers the Three Kingdoms Inn Dining Facility Thanksgiving Day.A horn of plenty signifies Thanksgiving Day at the dining facility.
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Community of Sharingprogram helps families
YONGSAN GARRISON Whe
the Area II Support Activity chaplai
passed a $21,104.44 check to Arm
Community Service in early Novembehe gave a big boost to a project that help
Yongsan-area families during the holiday
The worshipping communit
within Area II is extremely generous an
answers the Biblical call to help ou
brothers and sisters, said Chaplain (LCol.) David Colwell, smiling in the Sout
Post Chapel sanctuary as he presente
the check to Brenda McCall, chief o
the Area II Family Support Division, fo
the Community of Sharing 2005
Holiday Project.
The project aims to help militarpersonnel E-6 or below, or their civilia
equivalents.
McCall said the program has helpea lot of people in the past and is on trac
to help more this year.
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON
The Three Kingdoms Inn
Dining Facility served more
than 300 pounds of turkey to
600 people Thanksgiving Day
for a holiday some chefs
described as the biggest eatingday of the year.
As Soldiers waited in line,
they knew the meal would be
unique. Horns of plenty, fruit
and Thanksgiving decorations
greeted the troops. At Area II
dining facilities, the holiday mealwas a chance to show the
community a special time.
I miss my family, because
this is really the first time Ive
ever been away from them,
said Pvt. Laura Vessells,Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 8th U.S. Army.
Vessells said she was
surprised to see an officer from
her unit serving food. In the
U.S. Army it is a Thanksgiving
tradition for officers and senior
noncommissioned officers,wearing their formal dress blue
uniforms, to serve the holiday
meal to their Soldiers.
I think it was really cool of
her to do that, Vessells said.
This whole thing is set up to
make me feel like Im still part
of a family. I dont feel so alone
now.
Its an opportunity for us all
as individuals, as a family and as
a nation, to stop and thank ourCreator for the blessings we
receive throughout the year,
more for the small blessings than
the large ones, Id say, said Sgt.
Maj. David Doyon as he dished
out a generous portion of turkey.
Doyon also said that servingis a good way to show Soldiers
their command is concerned for
them.
Area II Food Program
Manager Larry Graham began
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KKKKK-16 Air Base invites local youth for tour-16 Air Base invites local youth for tour-16 Air Base invites local youth for tour-16 Air Base invites local youth for tour-16 Air Base invites local youth for tourBy Cpl. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs
K-16 AIR BASE More than 50
Munjung Elementary School students
and teachers visited K-16 Air Base
Nov. 4 for a tour.
As part of the 8th U.S. Army Good
Neighbor Program, the 595thMaintenance Company unveiled the
base to the Seoul students and teachers.
Many students expressed great
satisfaction with their first exploration
of the military base.
Munjung Elementary sixth-grader
Kim Min-sub said he was impressed atthe state-of-the-art gear and friendly
American Soldiers.
It was such a great experience,
Kim said. I was a little bit afraid when
I saw American Soldiers and
unfamiliar environment. But I realizedthey just want to be friends, despite
language barriers.
During the tour, more than 30American Soldiers teamed up with
two or three children to give them a
special experience with the Americanmilitary.
This is our first time to host Korean
neighbors and show where we live and
work, said Staff Sgt. Nathan Meeks,
595th Maintenance Company program
coordinator. I think this is a great
chance to show our community andwhat we do on the base.
Soldiers also prepared western
refreshments like pizza, soda and
snacks for the young Korean visitors.
After lunch, Soldiers and childrenteamed up to play athletic events like
basketball and soccer in the K-16Physical Fitness Center
Maj. Scott Voelkel talks to hisdaughter, Olivia (left), at the ThreeKingdoms Inn Dining Facility.
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DoD Civilian Briefings
Representatives from the Army BenefitsCenter Civilian will present a briefing
on the Civil Service Retirement System
from 8 a.m. - noon and the Federal
Employees Retirement System 1-5 p.m.Monday at Balboni Theater on Yongsan
Main Post. An overview of the Employee
Benefits Information System Web site
and the Interactive Voice Response
System will also be presented, followed
by a question-answer session. For
information, call 738-3655.
Commanding General
Holiday Concert
The 8th U.S. Army Band will present a
free holiday concert 7 p.m. Tuesday at
the Seoul American High School
Auditorium. The concert will feature
such Yuletide favorites as The
Nutcracker, Youre a Mean One, Mr.Grinch and the Chipmunks Christmas
song. The concert will also feature
Dixieland and Big Band jazz pieces,
vocalists and nontraditional
arrangements like The Twelve Days of
an Army Christmas, and more. The
concert is open to the public. For
information, call 725-7135.
Christmas Concert
Vivaldis Gloria will be presented 10
a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the South Post
Chapel. Admission is free and open to
the public. For information, call 738-6055.
Toys for Tots Volunteers
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots
program is looking for a few good
volunteers to help with its annual toy
drive. Help collect and distribute toys to
orphanages and other worthy charities.
For information, call 723-7088.
Winter Tour of Homes
Enjoy holiday decorations from around
the world during the American Forces
Spouses Club 2005 Winter Tour of
Homes 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Tour
historic Yongsan homes, including
Hilltop House and Sorabol House. The
tour also includes homes in Black Hawk
Village, Burke Towers, South Post and
Embassy housing. The cost is $5. Thetour is limited to 250 people. For
information, e-mail Cynthia Forrester at
Basketball Tournament
Area II Support Activity will host a
Pacific-wide mens and womens
Holiday Basketball Tournament 3 p.m.
Dec. 16 at Collier Field House on
Yongsan South Post . Games Dec. 17-
21 will begin at 8 a.m. and continue
through 11 p.m. each day. The Yongsan
community is invited to support their
favorite team. Teams will be competing
from throughout the Pacific. For
information, contact the Sports Officeat 738-8608.
News & Notes Online
Yongsan tree lighting ceremony set for Thursday
By Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs
Moon Hak-bong, Area II Directorate of Public Works carpenter, decorates a tree with Christmaslights near the Yongsan Fire Station Nov. 23.
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YONGSAN GARRISON
Many Soldiers look forward to the
holiday season as a time to celebrate
and enjoy the snow.
Others dread the coming of
winter, with its short, cold days and
early sunsets.
The clinical term for the winter
blues is Major Depression Disorder
with a seasonal pattern, also known
as Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Maj. Anthony Puopolo, outpatient
psychiatric
unit chief at
1 2 1 s t
G e n e r a l
H o s p i t a l ,
said its notodd for people to exhibit symptoms
to some degree.
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which are all symptoms of depression.Like all forms of depression, SAD
comes in varying degrees, from
relatively mild to debilitating. If anyperson feels they are experiencingsevere problems, they should follow the
usual procedure for someone whoneeds help.
I would definitely recommendvisiting your chaplain, Puopolo said.Thats a very good option. There arealso mental health services here at the
hospital that can help people andpossibly even give you medication.
SAD is unlikemost subsets of
major depressionbecause it
encourages aperson to
hibernate.Its different, because typical
Yet there is hope for those who feelonly a slight lethargy during the darkpart of the year.
The Army Medicine Web site
suggests taking a morning walk outsidecan be as effective for some people asexpensive artificial light treatments.Sitting near a window or getting abreath of fresh air on breaks can beequally effective.
Exposure to sunlight is one way toimprove your mood, Puopolo said.Obviously, you wouldnt want to getsunburn, but 15 to 30 minutes a day ofdirect sunlight can be very helpful.
Such simple measures can lift apersons spirits even whenspringtime comes around again andSAD sufferers start to feel better,Puopolo said.
Taking a walk outside on a niceday can do some people a lot ofgood, said Sgt. Joshua Milam,i ti t hi t i d i
Exposure to sunlight is one
way to improve your mood.Maj. Anthony Puopolo
YONGSAN GARRISON TheArea II community will usher in the
holiday season with a Yongsan tree
lighting and Winter Wonderland
decora t ions ceremony 5 p .m.
Thursday next to the fire station.
Area II commander Col. Ron
Stephens, his wife and a Cub Scoutand Brownie Girl Scout will pull the
switches to send lights swirling up
the tree and all along 8th Army Blvd.
It kicks off the holiday spirit and
reminds everybody of the concept
of Christmas, said Mario Farrulla,
Area II Community Activity Centers
director. It lets us know even
though we may be far from home,
we can still have a little part of
home right here.
The Winter Wonderland lighting
and decorations display will stretch
from gates 10 to 17 along 8th ArmyBlvd. The lights are set to turn ona t exac t ly
the same
moment.
F a r r u l l a
sa id the
display has
become asmuch a tradition as the tree lighting,
consisting of holiday greetings and
decora t ions v i s ib le to d r ivers
between gates 10 and 17.
When fin ished, the most
impressive elements will be two
large sign boards near Gate 17 and
the drive-over bridge which readSeasons Greetings and Happy
Holidays, said An Chin-u, Area I
Korean Service Corps repair an
utility planner.
The Korean Service Corps starte
on the first day of November installin
the lights people are about to see,Farrulla said. Every day, they worked i l i g e n t l
outdoors unde
very col
conditions t
bring th
spectacle o
lights.Farrulla describes the KSC as on
of the mos t ded ica ted an
professional organizations he know
because of their commitment to thi
ceremony.
Its a sign of their pride, how the
give this level of involvement, he said
This whole setup is very importanto them. They had it organized wa
back in August, and have bee
preparing for it ever since.
Following the lighting ceremony
each group of scouts will sing Christma
carols. There will be a drawing for $2,000 shopping spree and a go-car
Santa Claus will arrive with his elves a
6 p.m. and be available for photos alon
with refreshments and cake inside th
fire station.
The moment Col. Stephens pulthat switch with our two scouts, th
whole street is going to go up i
l ights , Farrul la said . It s thmoment the holiday season begins
The Hannam Village tree lightin
ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 p.m
Dec. 12 at the circle in front of thcommissary.
It kicks off the holiday spirit
and reminds everybody of the
concept of Christmas.Mario Farrulla
Hannam Vil lage holidayceremony set for Dec. 12
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YONGSAN GARRISON Whole LottaRosies, an AC/DC cover band, shook a packedMain Post Club all night long, Nov. 22, proving girls
really do got a rhythm.Trudi T-bird Keck on rhythm guitar, Sara
Skelton on drums, Melanie Sisneros on bass guitar,Nancy Luca on lead guitar and lead singer Coreen
Sheehan played Yongsan Garrison on their first stopin a weeklong Korea tour. The band also performedat camps Red Cloud, Casey, Humphreys and Walker.
We all jumped at the chance to do anothermilitary tour, said Sisneros. Thanksgiving is all
about family, but a lot of Soldiers have to be hereall by themselves. Its important to be with themand let them know how much they are appreciated.
The five Los Angeles area women said they areunited as much by their love of Soldiers as they areby AC/DC, a hard rock band that first made music
history in 1973.The group began their Dirty Deeds promptly at
7 p.m., then launched onto the Highway to Hellbefore stopping long enough to introduce themselves.
I just wanted to say how happy we all are to be
here tonight, Sisneros said. We love you guys, werespect what you do and we are just so happy to be
spending Thanksgiving with you.They next played TNT, Jailbreak and Girls
Got a Rhythm.What I found most alluring about the band is they
stuck to the old-school stuff, said Spc. Bill McSwain.
These guys are speaking to a crowd that doesnt geta lot of voice, the 30-plus crowd that grew up with
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Soldiers.Judging by the screams of the
crowd, many others agreed.
Rock music goes over very well
with the senior enlisted because its
what we grew up with, said Sgt. 1st
Class Richard Gilleland. It goes over
with the younger crowd just becauseits a good sound. Id like to hear a
lot more around here, actually.
Other favorites played by the band
were Touch Too Much, Hells
Bells, Shot Down in Flames and,
of course, the Rosies favorite,Whole Lotta Rosie.
This is the best band Ive seen in
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stage and presented them with the
honored Eagle trophy and the gratitude
of the entire command. He then
encouraged the band to play one more
before going back to their hotel for
the night.The band did If You Want Blood
and You Shook Me All Night Long,
as Keck said, possibly their most
requested song. They signed autographs
until nearly 10 p.m. and then retreated
back to their hotel in Seoul.
I think they all had a really great
time, Keck said. I still think we hada better time. They dont really realize
what a thrill it is to play in front of
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planning the event three weeks ahead
of time by estimating headcount and
reserving the correct amount ofmashed potatoes, sweet potatoes,
cranberry sauce and other traditional
Thanksgiving meal items.
You definitely do not want to runout of food on Thanksgiving Day, he
said.
Dining Facility Manager Cho Hong-che said seven cooks began cooking
at noon the day before. They worked
overnight to prepare enough food.
Normally we prepare one main
meal, he said, but this is
Thanksgiving, so we want to givepeople lots of options. The menu is
almost the same as Christmas, but we
have many, many more people here on
Thanksgiving. It is the biggest holidayfor the chow hall all year.
Thanksgiving Day is one of the few
days of the year when civilians are
authorized to enter the chow hall andshare the military dining experience.
I like to be with them, and its good
for my family to see this, said Maj.Scott Voelkel, who brought his wife and
two daughters with him to enjoy
Thanksgiving dinner. The most
important part of Thanksgiving is
togetherness.
E-mail [email protected]
month we will continue to provide food
vouchers, as well as toys and gift
certificates.The deadline to submit an application
for the December holidays is Dec. 12.Military applicants must have their
commander or first sergeant sign the
application. Civilian applicants must
have their supervisor sign their
application.
I encourage each commander or
civilian supervisor to take an active rolein this years holiday project, said
McCall.
McCall said the commanders, first
sergeants or supervisors signature
verifies the applicant is in need of
support. Applicants, commanders orcivilian supervisors may submit one
application per family. Also, each familymember listed on the application must
reside with the sponsor in Area II.
After approval and processing, the
applicant will receive a voucher and/or
toys or a gift certificate.
Applications are being accepted at the
Yongsan ACS in the CommunityServices Building, building 4106, on
Yongsan South Post. For information,
call Doris Lebby at 738-8977.
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with their visitors even though theyare young and small.
I am impressed with the students
energy and enthusiasm, Ca said.
They definitely know how to play
soccer and basketball.
The children were allowed to board
military aircraft like the C-12 Huron,a twin turboprop passenger and cargo
aircraft, and the UH-60 Black Hawk
helicopter. The aircraft belonged to the
2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment.
I think this Good Neighbor
Program is such a rewarding event,
said Pvt. Erica Berthoud, wheeled
vehicle repairer. Its fun and, at thesame time, Soldiers are giving
something back to the community. I
look forward to the next one,
Berthoud said.
Meeks said he is working on another
Good Neighbor Program for Christmas.
We are planning a visit toGangnam orphanage, Meeks said.
Soldiers will collect some toys and
dolls for children living in the
orphanage. I hope they would be
happy with our small holiday gifts.
E-mail [email protected]
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Ad g oes h er e
By Chaplain (Capt.) Allen W. Staley121st General Hospital
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Bringing people together through traditionBringing people together through traditionBringing people together through traditionBringing people together through traditionBringing people together through tradition
I love this time of year! It is one of the most
wonderful seasons, for those who regard it as holy
or not.I find great meaning in traditions, such as the
lighting of the Advent candles. As a parent and
pastor I adopted this practice, which has become a
favorite family event. In the weeks before Christmas
every year, with all the hustle and bustle, my family
has grown to love these daily moments of tradition-
keeping and worship. This is a time we slow down
and draw closer to God and with each other.This week, as my family lights what is called the
Prophets Candle, we read about John the Baptist.
This man prepared the people to open their hearts to
the coming Christ, preaching, make straight the
way for the Lord (John 1:23 NIV).
Earlier the Prophet Malachi described Johns
ministry as turning the hearts of the fathers totheir children, and the hearts of the children to their
fathers The angel Gabriel told Johns father
Zechariah, that his son would bring the people backto God, turning the hearts of the fathers to the
children to make ready a people prepared for the
Lord (Luke 1:16-17 NIV).
These scriptures show what this spiritualtradition does for my family and me, and for
many others who practice it. It brings the hearts
of my children and me (my wife included)
together and prepares our hearts, in a fresh new
way, to receive the blessings of the One who is
the Reason for the Season. It is my deepest
prayer that you will let your special traditionsdraw you closer to those you hold in your heart
and to the One who holds you in his.
For those of you who do not have the privilege ocelebrating these times with your loved ones in
person this year, I encourage you to be present
with them by joining in your beloved traditions with
your friends and your local chapel or faithcommunity. Knowing that you and your loved ones
back home observe these traditions together, even
across the miles, may just turn your hearts toeach other.
I found this to be true during a deployment in
the holiday season, when I took the trouble to
pack around a small Advent wreath and other
symbols of the season. Those symbols brought
comfort and joy to me, as well as to those lonely
Soldiers I was with.May the Lord of this holy season turn your heart
toward him, as well as toward those you hold in
your heart.
A r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sCatholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel
11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital ChapelMon.-Wed.,
Thur.-Fri. 12:05p.m. Memorial ChapelSaturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post Chapel
Protestant ServicesEpiscopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial ChapelUnited Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Church of Christ Church InternationalSunday 2 p.m. South Post Chapel
Collective Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel
9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel9:30 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel
(Korean)
10:30 a.m. K-16 Community
Chapel11 a.m. Hannam Village
Chapel
noon South Post Chapel(Gospel)
Collective Sunday 10 a.m. South Post Chapel6 p.m. South Post Chapel
Korean Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
KCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Lutheran Sunday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 10 a.m. Mul ti -PurposeTraining Facility
Latter-Day Saints For information on services, call 738-3011
Chaplain (Maj.)Samuel [email protected] 725-2955
[email protected] or DSN 738-3011Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Dave Colwell
Chaplain (Lt. Col.)Daniel [email protected] 738-5532
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CAMP HUMPHREYS Area III Business
Operations Division Chief Mike Ross wanted totem
poles on the outside of the new Alaska Mining Co. But
he knew the cost would be too much especially the
cost of shipping so he almost gave up the idea.
And then one day a group of us were sittingaround talking about the new club and someone
suggested looking for a Korean totem pole maker,
Ross said.
Although theyre
different than the
Alaskan totem poles,
the Koreans have their
own spirit sticksoutside many villages.
We figured that maybe
one of the companies
that made the Korean
totems would be
willing to try their handat a Native American
concept.
The Alaska Mining
Co. is the new name of
the former Nitewatch
Club at Camp Humphreys. The clubs grand opening
will be Wednesday.We already had the Cave inside the Nitewatch,
Ross said, and the Alaska Mining Co. theme fits rightinto the Cave concept. The Nitewatch had been a very
successful club for a great many years, but it was
time for a change. So we decided to make it a
By Mike MooneyUSASA AREA III MWRMarketing
Korean artists talents on display at Humphreysthat dream. After deciding to approach Koreantotem pole artists about the concept, Ross turned to
Area III Services Division procurement specialist
Choe Sung-Hak.
If theres anyone in Korea who can get the
impossible done, its Young Choe, Ross said.
First he approached totem pole makers in the
Pyongtaek and nearby areas. But none of them werewilling to tackle the challenge. I was getting
discouraged, but then, some how, Choe found Kim
Su-Ho an award-winning totem pole carver who
lives just north of Pusan. Mr. Kim said he would be
willing to try. And try he did.
I was thrilled by the opportunity but very nervous
at the same time, said Kim. I had never even seen a
picture of an Alaskan totem pole. But I could see theartistic challenge, so I said yes when asked. I then
went on the Internet and studied Alaskan totem poles
to get an idea of how they were made.
Using nothing but a handsaw, a hammer, a knife
and his imagination, the 43-year-old Kim created
two totem poles for the new Alaska Mining Co.restaurant at Camp Humphreys. With wife An
Chong-Suk providing artistic advise and painting,
the duo created two poles that now guard the
entrance to the restaurant, just inside Camp
Humphreys walk-thru gate.
Each of the poles took about three days to create,
Kim said. When I got into it, making the totem polesfor the U.S. Army wasnt much different than making
them for Korean villages and attractions. It wasenjoyable. I am very happy that the Camp Humphreys
people appreciate my work.
I was more than amazed at what he created,
now guard the entrance to the Alaska Mining Co. and
provide another level of authenticity to the concept.
Ross is hoping the new Alaska Mining Co. concepwill be as successful as the totem poles, themselves.
Alaska totem poles are mounted outside the village
and are good luck charms for the people who live
there, he said. And, hopefully, our totems will also
be good luck for the new club.(Editors Note: Chong So-kyung, Area III MWR
Korean marketing assistant, contributed to this
article.)
Korean Artist Kim Su-Ho unties and prepares to erect one of the two totem poles he created for Camp Humphreys Alaska Mining Co. restaurant.PHOTOCRE
An owl stares down from its placeatop one of the totem poles madeby Kim Su-Ho
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Comedy ROKs Returns
Morale, Welfare and Recreation is
bringing Comedy ROKs back to Korea.
Dante Carter, Miss Gayle and Spike
Davis will perform their stand-up
comedy act on installations throughout
Korea Dec. 3-16.
With appearances on H.B.O.s Def
Comedy Jam, B.E.Ts Comic View,
Planet Grove, A&Es Evening at the
Improv, Showtimes Laffapalooza
and The Gordon Elliot Show, the trio
boast fans across America and around
the world.
Comedy ROKs is presented courtesyof MWR. All performances are free and
open to military ID cardholders. For
information, call 723-3749.
Scheduled performances in Korea
include:
8 p.m. Saturday, Camp Carroll, Hideaway
Club
8 p.m. Sunday, Camp Hialeah, Pusan Pub
8 p.m. Tuesday, Camp Walker, Hilltop
Club
Thursday, Area III , TBD
8:30 p.m. Dec. 9, K-16 AB, Community
Club
8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Yongsan, Main Post
Club
Dec. 11, Area III, TBDDec. 13, Area III, TBD
7 p.m. Dec. 14, Camp Stanley, Reggies
7 p.m. Dec. 15, Camp Red Cloud,
Mitchells
7 p.m. Dec. 16, Camp Casey, Gateway
Club
7 p.m. Dec. 17, Camp Hovey, Iron
Triangle Club
USO Upcoming Events
Volunteers are being sought to
participate in a Good Neighbor event at
the Camp Kim USO Dec. 14. The event
will welcome Korean elementary school
children and will include lunch and
bowling. For information on theseevents, contact the local USO.
9-Ball Tourney
Beginning Dec. 12, Area I community
activity centers will hoast a nine-ball
pool league for all interested
personnel serving in Area I. For
information, call the local CAC.
Camp Casey Seeks
Bowler of the Month
Visit the Casey Bowling Center and be
the star bowler of the month.
Individuals can participate in the event
by submitting their score at the front
desk. The person who hit the top score
will be the winner of the week. And the
winner will compete for the title of
Bowler of the Month. The weekly
English classes build community relationsBy Chief Warrant Officer Teddy DatuinSpecial to The Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON - Like a
wildfire, a relatively unknown English
class programs for Korean children andadults in the Seoul area is spreading and
getting bigger. The class is not onlyhelping overcome the language barrier,
it is bridging the cultural gap between
the American children and adults who
volunteer to teach English, and the
Koreans that come to learn.
It is fun and I like teaching the Korean
children, said Jennason Kuhn, asophomore at Seoul American High
School, who has been volunteering
teaching Korean children Saturdays since
her family arrived in Korea about a year
and a half ago. I was scared at first,
because I didnt know what to expect and
because of the language barrier. Now Ifeel very comfortable and really enjoy and
get satisfaction for what Im doing.
More and more Korean children, ages
7 to 14, and Korean adults from
different walks of life, are registering
for the Saturday and Sunday English
classes, both at the Soebingo andHangangno Korean community centers
outside of South Posts gates 17 and
19. More Korean adults are also signing
up for the Monday and Wednesday
night and Saturday afternoon English
classes at the Hangangno Korean
community center.
When we started early last year,there were less than 50 Korean children
attending the English classes and there
were no Korean adults participating in
the program, said Michael Lee, the main
organizer and manager of the Englishprograms. There were only two
sessions then on Saturday afternoons
and the classes were only held at the
Hangangno Korean community center.
Now there are over 200 Korean
children benefiting from the program and
hundreds more are on the waiting list,pending the relocation to a bigger place
and for more American volunteers, Lee
said with a beaming smile.
Jaclyn Warden and her friend Megan
Poppe have also been volunteering since
their families arrived here. We think the
Korean kids like us American kids
teaching them English, Warden and
Poppe agreed. Both girls are students
at the Seoul American Middle School.
According to the three American
student volunteers, the Korean children
have very good attention spans. They
[Korean children] really want to learnEnglish and they ask a lot of questions,
commented the three girls almost in
chorus. Then they said hey would
always remember this experience,
which would not have been possible had
they not come overseas.Looking into the future, the three
girls agreed that their experience
teaching the Korean kids will definitely
affect and influence their outlook to
foreigners and to their careers.
Korean adults, mostly mothers, come
to the Hangangno Korean communitycenter Saturdays for an English class.
Currently there are 12 that come
regularly and are divided into two
groups, based on their level of
understanding English. The Monday and
Wednesday night classes are comprised
of Korean adults and Korean universitystudents from different universities in
Seoul. American volunteers are a mix
of military personnel and civilians.
I felt welcomed right away, said
Hanna Park, a third-year student at
PHOTOS BY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TEDDY DA
Tricia Hill, sophomore at Seoul American High School, teaches a group of Korean boys andgirls, ages 10-12 years old as part of the weekly English class program.
Ewha University majoring i
Economics, who is in her third wee
attending the Wednesday night Englis
class. I like this informal setting an
friendly environment, she continuedI feel very comfortable and [I am
learning more compared to forma
settings like a school or busines
environment.
Christine Oh, another third-yea
Economics major at Ewha University
brought her friend Hanna Park to th
program. Oh has been attending thclasses for three months.
At first, I couldnt say in Englis
whats in my mind. I just didnt kno
how to express myself in Englis
because I was scared, Oh said. Thewith a proud voice and smile, sh
continued, My English has improve
a lot since three months ago. I am
more comfortable now talking i
English. I will definitely recommend an
encourage other students to come t
this English class.Kyu Dong Kim, a third-yea
Electrical and Computer Engineerin
student at Hanyang University, agree
with Park and Oh that the English clas
is helping them express themselve
more comfo