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YONGSAN GARRISON Bus

parking for the Yongsan bus stationwill

move temporarily for about 10 days

beginning Saturday, while the parking

lot in front of the Moyer Community

Services Center is resurfaced.The road between the 176th Finance

Battalion (Building 2254) and Moyer will

be closed by 8 p.m. Friday. Traffic to

the Gallery concession mall, the Yongsan

library, Moyer Community Services

Center, Yongsan Lanes and the MainPost Club will be rerouted to the street

across from the Main Street food courtA bus navigates a construction area in front of Yongsan Bus Station. The bus station parking areawill move temporarily for about 10 days beginning Nov. 5.

DAVID MCNALLY

By Steve DavisArea II Public Affairs

Yongsan bus station parking movestemporari ly beginning Saturday

on I Corps Boulevard.

The parking lot to the immediate east

of the finance building and directly in

front of the post library entrance will

be used as a temporary bus parkingarea.

Bus only signs and traffic cones

or barriers will be placed around thetemporary bus parking area, said Lt. Col.

Paul L. Legere, who heads the Area II

Directorate of Public Works.

Buses will continue to arrive anddepart on schedule, said Legere.

However, the number of buses actually

While the bulk of the Courageous Channel exercise

involves processing paperwork, verifying the contents

of Noncombatant Evacuation Operation packets andmaking sure potential evacuees understand what to

expect in the event of an emergency, all of that work

is pointless if the process doesnt do what its supposed

to ensure U.S. Forces Koreas noncombatants can

be efficiently moved to safety.

From Oct. 28 through Sunday, 40 civilian volunteers

and military escorts used various mean of transportationto prove that the system does indeed work.

The intent is to exercise the evacuation of

noncombatants on a small scale so that we can execute

it on a large scale, said Lt. Col. Patrick Hampton,Combined Joint Operations, USFK. Hampton served

as the escort officer during the exercise.

Hampton said the processes used during the sail-away exercise were the same processes that would

be used during an actual emergency. Thirty-two other

evacuees participated in a separate fly-away

evacuation to Yokota, Japan.

Hampton said using multiple means of evacuation

was essential to realistic training.

Because of the sheer number of evacuees thatwould need to be evacuated during an emergency, we

need to have multiple options, he said.

After processing through their evacuation control

centers and being issued bar-coded bracelets that,

when scanned through the NEO Tracking System,

would provide information of their movements in andout of Korea, evacuees boarded military helicopters,

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trains and buses then made their way south.Some, living as far north as Uijongbu, near Camp

Red Cloud, started their day as early as 2 a.m. Others

living as far south as Waegwan, near Camp Carroll,

got to sleep in as late as 4 a.m.

By noon, the evacuees had cleared Korean

immigration and boarded a high-speed boat from Busanto Fukuoaka, Japan.

They completed the last leg of the journey with a

three-and-a-half-hour bus ride from Fukuoka to

Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station.

By the end of the day some passengers had been

traveling more than 17 hours. While some complained

about cramped buses and long hours on the move,others were thrilled with the trip.

I thought it was cool. I got to go somewhere Ivenever been before and seeing Japan from the window

of the boat was really pretty, said Dallas Onkst, age

11, a family member from Yongsan.

The sail-away wasnt all business. On the second

day of the exercise participants took the opportunityto visit the Peace Park, in Hiroshima. There sightseers

had the chance to see museums, monuments and

ruined structures resulting from the detonation of the

atomic bomb in 1945.

I enjoyed the museum and the park. It was

something new and I probably wouldnt have had the

opportunity to see Japan if I hadnt volunteered forthis trip, said Tammy Smith, a volunteer whose

husband is assigned to the 6th Ordnance Battalion at

Camp Carroll.

SGT. JIMMY NORRIS

Dallas Onkst, age 11, has her bar-coded bracelet scannedand fitted for the return trip to Korea by Marine Corps Sgt.Shelvie Edmonds at Iwajuni Marine Corps Air Station, Japan.

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Retirements questions I have answeredRetirements questions I have answeredRetirements questions I have answeredRetirements questions I have answeredRetirements questions I have answeredBy Steven HunterArea IV Public Affairs

MP Blo t t e r

The following entries 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.

CAMP HENRY When I first

arrived here in late September, I had

already decided that I wasnt going towrite this column.However, in the last week, after

having conversations centering on life

after taking off the uniform with

several people (primarily senior NCOs

looking at

retirement), I

decided thatthere must be

others out there,

whether retiring

or just getting

out, who could

learn from this story. So here goes.

In 1995, after having served nearly

17 years on active duty, I applied andwas accepted for retirement under the

Voluntary Early Retirement Program.

This was the first time the program was

made available to Soldiers in my Military

Occupational Specialty. At the time, I

was a sergeant first class and the publicaffairs supervisor for U.S. Army Alaska,

stationed at Fort Richardson, near

Anchorage. If I were making the

decision based solely on that assignment,

I wouldnt have done it. I really liked

Alaska and what I was doing.

I like to think I was a better thanaverage Soldier. I completed all of the

necessary Army leadership schooling,along with graduating from the

University of Maryland University

College, all while holding down positions

with increasing responsibility. My

thinking at the time was that someonewith my skills and education would be

able to step out of uniform one day, and

within a few months, find a position that

would pay similar to what I had been

earning on active duty. Lets face it, the

reason we work is to make our lives, orthose of our loved ones, better.

But, I was making the decision based

more on personal desires and not what

was probably best for all concerned. I

just thought I was ready to make themove into the civilian world.

There have been many times when Iwished there was somebody I knew

who would/had been through what Ivebeen through for the last 10 years or

so. Somebody who could have offered

the advice Ive passed on. Because, Im

telling you, life is not easy in the civiliansector. And, when I refer to the civilian

sector, Im not talking about being an

Army civilian. Im talking about a civilianworld where they dont speak Army, nor

do they know about (or really care

about) what

you did. All

they are

r e a l l y

concernedwith is what

y o u r e

going to do

for them TODAY.

Dont get me wrong, there are plenty

of employers who like what ex-militaryfolks have to offer. They just dont wantto pay what youre used to earning for

the services. On several occasions, I

attended job fairs that my company was

involved in. I was there primarily as a

military translator.

When I made the decision to retire, Idid what we have all been trained/told

to do. I visited my local Army Career

and Alumni Program Office as soon as

I was sure Id be allowed to retire. The

ACAP folks were very helpful. They

allowed me to participate in all of their

programs. They offered help with

resume writing, interviewing techniquesand various other things.

What they couldnt do was give me

the ugly of retirement. They couldnt

tell me that I should have as little debt

as possible when I retired. They

couldnt tell me how difficult it wouldbe to buy a house when Id never owned

anything. They couldnt tell me how

different the private sector was from

working for the Army. I had to learn all

of that the hard way.

The first thing I tell people who ask

is to make sure you are financially readyto make the leap. If your pay currently

isnt making it through to the end of the

month, how are you going to managewith approximately half your pay (once

you are officially retired)? Unless youre

everything you can possibly pay off, is

paid off. If you are planning to buy a

house, you might want to get started

with the purchasing process while you

are still on active duty. I recommend thatyou make that decision, if possible, atleast two years ahead for retirement.

There are no guarantees that your first

job after the Army is going to pay what

you need it to. My first job paid $17,000

per year. The next, after a brief time as

a temporary, paid $20,000. Later, after

relocating from Pennsylvania toKentucky, my pay went from a starting

figure of $25,000 to as high as $43,000

plus bonuses. Holidays and three- or

four-day weekends dont exist.

If you are fortunate enough to have

a skill where you can work for yourself

(like woodworking, helping people write

resumes or any service you could turninto a business) give that a go.

I used to laugh when I read articles

in USA Today that said people would

have as many as 10 different employers

in a lifetime. They arent far off.Soldiers retiring or leaving soon, if

youre young enough, could have that

many employers before youre eligible

for Social Security.

Im sure Im forgetting many things,

some of them on purpose, some not.

The best advice I can offer is that youask as many questions as possible before

making the final decision. I wouldnt

want anyone to well, you know.

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! Underage Drinking: A subject

was stopped for not having a

battle buddy when the odor of

alcoholic was detected emittingfrom him. An ID check revealed

the subject was under the legal

age to consume alcohol. Subject

was apprehended and transported

to the Provost Marshal Office

where he was administered a field

sobriety test, which he failed. Thesubject was then administered a

PBT which resulted in a .208%

BAC, and released to his unit.

This is a final report.! Subject One and Subject Two

were invo lved in a verba laltercation which turned physical

when Subject Two shoved

Sub jec t One in to her sea t .

Subject Two then went to

Subject Ones barracks building

and lit her storage locker on fire.

Subject Two was interviewedand initially admitted he was

responsible for the fire but later

recanted, claiming he fel t he

would have been blamed for the

f i re . ECOD is unknown.

Investigation continues by CID.

! A subject threw the handle ofhis crutch and it broke a window

to a government-owned building.

The subject was apprehended and

transported to the PMO. Subject

was advised of his legal rights

which he waived and rendered a

statement attesting the incident.ECOD is unknown. This is a final

report.

! Forgery: Unknown person(s)

used Subject Ones debit card to

make eight unauthorized purchases

on and off post, and forged his

signature to complete the

transactions. Estimated cost of theloss is $1,468.92. Investigation

continues by CID.

If your pay currently isnt

making it through to the end of the

month, how are you going to

manage with approximately half

your pay.


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3The Morning Calm Weekly News http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyNov. 4, 2005

Change in TDY

Voucher Processing

All military TDY vouchers and all

civilian and KN travel vouchers will

now be processed in Yongsan at the

new Consolidated Travel Officelocated in the rear of Building 2255

(Main Post). By consolidating travel

into one location, all vouchers may

be tracked in a single database. This

change brings Korea in line with the

rest of the Army.

Travel vouchers may be submitted by

fax at 723-5363, e-mail at

[email protected], or walk in

at Bldg. 2255. For information, call

customer service at 723-8257 or visit

the 175th FINCOM Web site at

@http://175fincom.korea.army.mil.

Case Lot Sale Supports

Hurricane ReliefCommissaries throughout Korea will

have a case lot sale Saturday and

Sunday, with part of the money earned

to be donated to the Katrina Relief

Fund. For each case sold, $1 will be

donated to the relief fund. The event

is sponsored by S&K Sales Corp.

Marine Corps 230th

Birthday Ball

The U.S. Marine Corps will hold a Ball

celebrating the corps 230th birthday

at 6 p.m. Nov. 12. The ball will be at the

Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. Tickets are

$60 each. Those interested in attending

must RSVP by Nov. 4. For tickets or

information, send e-mails to

[email protected] or call

723-7053.

OHA-Utilities Survey

Available Online

The Overseas Housing Allowance

Utilities Survey is now being

conducted Korea-wide, with an end

date of Nov. 30. The annual survey

seeks information on utility and

recurring maintenance expenses from

servicemembers who reside in

privately leased quarters overseas

and receive OHA. To participate,

logon to https://

www.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/utility.

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By Navy Journalist Second Class David McKee

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea

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SEOUL U.S. sailors on the Korean

peninsula gathered in Seoul and Chinhae

recently to celebrate the Navys 230thbirthday with friends, family and allies.

Three hundred sailors, family

members, Soldiers, Marines and airmen

assembled in Seoul Oct. 21 at the Shilla

Hotel in Seoul while 150 sailors and

Republic of Korean sailors from the

adjoining ROK Navy base shared theevening Oct. 22 at the Turtle Cove

Restaurant and Lounge at Commander,

Fleet Activities Chinhae.

It was a chance for sailors from the

U.S. Navy, the Republic of Korea Navyand other services to commemorate the

birth of a Navy and a continuing alliancewith food, toasts, dancing and

ceremonies like the presentation of the

colors and Missing Shipmates

Ceremony.

The greatest feeling you get is with

family and it was truly inspiring to seeour ROK navy comrades with us. It

really shows that we go together and

that we can accomplish any task no

matter how large or small, said Seaman

Apprentice Matthew A. Hoover with

CFAC, who added. Spending time with

the ROK navy really makes me feel likeI am not a visitor but more like a close

friend and family member.

CNFK Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup

told the sailors how proud he is of the

commitment and the energy of both our

U.S. sailors and our ROK allies and the

strength and vibrancy of this country.

It is clear we are among good friends

and I look forward to going shoulder toshoulder together to the future,

Wisecup said.

The guest speaker, Retired Vice Adm.

Albert H. Konetzni Jr., served in the U.S.

Navy for 38 years and was recently

selected by President George W. Bush to

serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Board.Wisecup introduced Konetzni, also

known as Big Al the Sailors Pal, as a

legend in the submarine force

community renowned as a strong leader

who truly took care of his sailors.

Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae,

Cdr. Randall H. Martin, whoremembered Konetzni from his time at

the Naval Academy, echoed Wisecups

praise. Sailors widely respected him for

his passionate character, personalleadership and heartfelt, genuine concern

for the bluejacket, he said. Sailors

know admiral Konetzni not only for

being a man of action, but more

importantly, a man of his word.

In his opening speech, Konetzni gave

a brief history lesson about the historyof the U.S. Navys origins Oct. 13,

1775, and how things are not sodifferent today. He told the audience

the Continental Congress authorized two

ships to face the 300 ships the British

had roaming the seas. But it was the

States who came up with another 50

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld shakes hands with Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Tibbetsduring an impromptu visit to the 230th Navy Ball Oct. 21 in Seoul.

NAVY JOURNALIST SECOND CLASS DAVID MCKEE

YONGSAN GARRISON More than 500 people enjoyed

a Korea America Friendship Concert Oct. 25 at the Seoul

American High School auditorium.

The Korea America Friendship Society coordinated theseasonal concert, now in its 10th year. Event organizers said

the concert shows appreciation for the U.S. servicemembers

commitment to the peninsula and promotes a better relationship

KKKKKorea America Forea America Forea America Forea America Forea America Friendship Concert promotes unityriendship Concert promotes unityriendship Concert promotes unityriendship Concert promotes unityriendship Concert promotes unityBy Cpl. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs

between the countries.Music is a basic but wonderful means to allow easy access

to mutual culture, said Park Keun, KAFS president. We used

to present only Western music; however, American soprano

Rachel Childress enriched this years concert by singing the

representative Korean folk song, Arirang.The concert featured the music of the Gangnam Orchestra

and a singing group, Nine Chorus.

Park said it absolutely helped to overcome cultural barriers.

U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Leon J. LaPorte and

8th U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell were

the guests of honor.

Music is a wonderful way to bring people together, LaPorte

said in comments to the musicians following the concert.Rachel Childress, Kim In-hae and Kang Moo-lim drew huge

applause from the audience with Alleluja and Brindisi.

Childress said this was her first time singing in Korea.

It was fabulous, she said. I used to sing as an opera

singer in a college. It was so delightful to sing with the superb

Gangnam Symphony Orchestra.

Many audience members said this years concert was distinctfrom the previous ones.

The concert was absolutely superb, said Col. John Holwick,

U.S. Forces Korea. My wife and I greatly enjoyed the blending

of the classical and more popular musical selections.

Holwick said it was a rare opportunity to attend a world-

class orchestra performance within walking distance of his

home. I wouldnt hesitate to attend this event the next time it isoffered, he said.

Professional opera singers Kang Mu-rim (left) and Kim In-hye perform LaTraviata with the Gangnam Symphony Orchestra Oct. 25 at the KoreaAmerica Friendship Concert at Seoul American High Schools auditorium.

CPL. SEO KI-CHUL


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ships and together they captured 230

enemy ships.

Konetzni expressed that althoughcongress and bureaucracy never change,

it is still the sailors who get things done

and it is service before self that has allowed

us to survive until today.

The event in Seoul had a surprisehighlight when Secretary of Defense

Donald H. Rumsfeld, a Navy veteran,

stopped by to wish the attendees a happy

birthday. Rumsfeld was staying at the

Shilla during his visit to Seoul on the

second leg of a five-nation tour.

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As much as participants seemed to

enjoy the sightseeing portion of the

exercise, some voiced concerns about the

evacuation process.

I think they just dont have it figured

out, said Brock Albin, a family member

from Camp Humphreys. There areproblems with these bracelets and they

couldnt scan some of the IDs.

Hampton said this kind of volunteer

feedback was crucial to the success of

the mission, and cited improvements made

to the exercise based on feedback from

the previous sail-away, when the boat

from Korea to Japan was damaged after

striking what many believe was a whale,

and forced passengers to await rescue in

lifeboats.

Based on [feedback from participants]

we made considerable changes, said

Hampton. Changes included improvedcommand and control, additional

communications equipment, and the

presence of a doctor on the sail-away.

The presence of these volunteers is

essential to our mission objective of

assessing and improving our evacuation

process, Hampton said.

SGT. JIMMY NORRIS

Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Boltoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area I SupportActivity, and Brock Albin, a civilian family member from Camp Humphreys, walk thru the HiroshimaPeace Memorial Museum during their trip to Japan as part of Courageous Channel 2005-2.

B u sB u sB u sB u sB u s from Page 1parking there will be kept to a minimum

due to space and safety considerations.

Drivers who normally park to the south

and east of the 176th Fin. Bn. will be

required to park elsewhere during the

project. Area II Provost Marshal Officepersonnel will begin blocking off thetemporary bus parking area Friday.

Area II Community Recreation

Manager Mario Farrulla said bus tickets

will still be issued at the contract bus

office on the first floor of Moyer

Community Services Center.

Access to Moyer CommunityServices Center will not be affected by

the parking lot project, said Farrulla.

Sidewalks and entrances on both sides

of the building will remain open. We just

ask that people stay on the sidewalks and

out of the area being paved.

Legere said the decision to keep thetemporary bus station near Moyer was

the most convenient for bus riders. He

said temporary locations near the

commissary or Collier Field House hadalso been considered.

It is important to keep buses close

to the ticket office, because thats whatmost folks are familiar with, said

Legere. No matter what option we

chose, there was bound to be some

temporary inconvenience. We ask for

everyones patience.

Legere said the resurfaced bus parking

area will hold four more buses and havebetter lighting and stanchions for

displaying bus schedules, as well as

improved drainage in that high traffic area.


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Evacuation exercise prepares Soldiers, familiesEvacuation exercise prepares Soldiers, familiesEvacuation exercise prepares Soldiers, familiesEvacuation exercise prepares Soldiers, familiesEvacuation exercise prepares Soldiers, familiesBy Margaret Banish-DonaldsonArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD Soldiers

and civilians of U.S. Army Garrison,Camp Red Cloud, participated in the

Noncombatant Evacuation Operation

exercise Oct. 26 thru Sunday.

The exercise is held biannually to

keep participants familiar with NEO

procedures in case of a real evacuation

situation, said Capt. Luis Cruz,Headquarters and Headquarters

Company, Area I commander.

We do i t to make sure the

noncombatants are comfortable andso new Soldiers can be rehearsed

in the operation, Cruz explained.

Once we get the call from higherheadquar te rs tha t we need to

evacuate nonessential personnel,

well have 48 hours to make that

happen. Our goal is to process

noncombatants and evacuate them

to a safe haven.

The exercise lets the Soldiersrespons ib le fo r the evacuat ion

rehearse their roles, and it keeps the

nonessential personnel who are

being evacuated informed about

what will happen.

Dur ing the exerc i se , fami ly

members repor ted to the NEOevacuation center set up in the CRC

Physical Fitness Center. After going

through a securi ty checkpoint ,

noncombatants were greeted at the

door and processed through the

NEO Tracking System.Through the NTS, participants are

tracked through the entire evacuation

process. Upon registration, evacuees

are given paper bracelets with a bar

code printed on it. The bracelet is

scanned at each step of the evacuation

and entered into a database, so Soldiersremaining behind can keep track of

the status of their family members.

Our desired end state is 100

percent accountability of Department

of Defense-affiliated noncombatants,

Cruz said.

Once they are entered into thetracking system, noncombatants walk

through several stations designed to

help facilitate the evacuation

procedure. These stations are staffed

by representatives from organizations

like veterinary and legal services, the

transportation office, Army

PHOTOS BY MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON

Spc. Derek Orent, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Division, and his wifeCynthia talk to medics Oct. 28 at the Noncombatant Evacuation Operation exercise on CampRed Cloud.

Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area I, enter noncombatants into theNEO Tracking System at the Camp Red Cloud Fitness Center Oct. 28. The NTS keepsaccountability of participants through the entire evacuation process.

DONGDUCHEON Under a canopy of autumnleaves, melodies made by wind instruments filled

the night air as the 20th-annual Autumn Leaves and

Culture Festival kicked off at the Mount Soyo

Bandstand Oct. 22.

After the opening of the festival, a U.S./ROK

joint concert was held where members of the 2nd

Infantry Division Band, Republic of Korea Armys28th Division Military Band and the Domducheon

Information Industry High School Band played

popular Korean songs.

As the concert continued, the mountainside filled

with more Dongducheon citizens and hikers.

The concert began under the direction of 2ID

band members, Sgt. Daniel Carnaghi and Cpl. Um

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chaplains office.

Each station is a different categorynoncombatants might need help in,

said Cruz. They help process

personal property, pets and equipment,

and make sure all documents are in

order for embarkation.

When family members and civilian

employees first move to WarriorCountry, they are required to enroll in

the NEO program and are assigned a

NEO warden to help them out.

Sgt. Sherry Thornton, a NEO

warden for HHC, Area I, is responsible

for 32 personnel in 15 families.

NEO wardens are the links

between the command and thenoncombatant, she explained. We

get to know the civilians and family

members, and if something happens

well be the ones to call them up andsay Its time to go.

Thornton said having a NEOwarden makes the families feel more

comfortable with the process, and also

speeds up the evacuation procedure.

We expedite the process of getting

noncombatants off the peninsula by

making sure their paperwork is

completed and up-to-date, they haveall the documents they need, and

everyone is informed on the correct

procedures, she said. When

everyone knows what theyre

supposed to be doing, the operation

runs a lot smoother.

See NEONEONEONEONEO, Page 7

Community Services, medics, and the

Pvt. Lee Seung HyubSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs

Ik-Hwan. As the concert continued, band masters

from each group took turns with the baton, leading

the ensemble.

When the popular Korean song Ill Love You

played, the crowd cheered.

Cpl. Song In Geun, who sang Ill Love You,was happy when hearing the cheers after his song.

I was so busy preparing for the concert before

it started that when I got the cheers, I felt

overjoyed, he said.For 1st Lt. Park Young Mi, ROKA 28th Div.

Military Band bandmaster, holding the concert was

very important.I wanted us to have a joint concert so we could

bring the U.S. Soldiers and the Korean citizens

closer, he said. I wanted everyone to enjoy a good

night of music together.

The joint U.S.-Korean band, made up of Korean civilians, and2nd Infantry Division and Republic of Korea Army musicians,plays a Korean song during the concert at Mount Soyo Oct. 22,as part of the 20th annual Autumn Leaves and Culture Festival.

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Warrior Standard

Area I and 2nd Infantry Division

leaders remind Soldiers that everyone

working in or visiting Area I must

adhere to the Warrior Standard, even

if they are not assigned to the 2ndInfantry Division.

Identification Card

Office Closed

The Camp Red Cloud identification

card office will be closed for the next

week. Personnel needing identification

cards must go to the Camp Stanely Pass

and ID office.

Body building

Competition

Area I Morale, Welfare and Recreation

entertainment will host a body building

competition Friday at Camp Red

Clouds Mitchells Club. Thecompetition will begin at 6:30 p.m. with

weigh-in and registration from 3 - 5:30

p.m.

FAST Class for Test

Score Improvement

The Camp Red Cloud Education Center

will offer a class 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Nov. 14-

18 to help improve Army General

Technical scores. Education center

officials offer a pretest at 8 a.m. every

Monday. Registration for this class

ends Nov. 10.

Barbarian Dinner Night

Camp Red Cloud Mitchells Club willhost a Barbarian Dinner Night Nov.

18. The menu will be cornish game

hen, oven-baked potato, corn on the

cob and carrot cake or apple strudel

for dessert. With advance

reservation, prices are $13.95 with

utensils and $11.95 without utensils,

or $19.95 at the door. A movie will

play during the meal. Call 732-8211

for information.

Town Hall Meetings

U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Casey

officials will host Town Hall meetings

at 3 p.m. Nov. 22 in Carey Fitness

Center and 3 p.m. Nov. 23 in the CampHovey Physical Fitness Center.

World Series of Poker

Championship

Camp Red Clouds Mitchells Club will

host a World Series of Poker

Championship tournament Nov. 25-27.

The tournament will be played in the

No Limit - Texas Hold Em style of

poker. The tournament is open to the

first 320 players to sign up. For

information or to register, visit

www.crcmwr.com.

Special Duty as Inspector

GeneralThe Office of the Inspector General for

8th U.S. Army and U.S. Forces Korea

is looking for Soldiers in the rank of

major (branch immaterial) or captain

(with successful completion of

company command) to serve as IG.Foradditional information, call Lt. Col.Levern Eady at 725-6739.

By Margaret Banish-Donaldson

Area I Public Affairs

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CAMP RED CLOUD Garrison

officials spoke to the Camp Red Cloud

community Oct. 26 at a town hallmeeting in the post theater.

Lt. Col. William Huber, CRC garrison

commander, opened the meeting by

speaking about improvements resultingfrom community input.

Over the last 16 months, we have

made a lot of very small, minor changes

that have had an impact on our Soldiers,

Huber said. Now, Soldiers and their

family members dont have to wait anhour for a taxi at the commissary since

we added a taxi stand there and a bus

stop at Mitchells.

Huber also talked about upcoming

changes due to the Uijeongbu road-

widening project outside the front gate.Many facilities are going to be

relocated to make way for four lanes

outside the front of CRC. In December

and January, the front gate will go from

two lanes to one-lane traffic. A lot of

the traffic will migrate to the back gate

during that timeframe, Huber explained.

Also, a new gas station is being builtby the transportation motor pool, and

once that is completed the old gas

station will be torn down. Work is

already in progress to build a new bus

station closer to the commissary.The 2nd Infantry Division band

building is also being relocated near theeducation center, Huber said, and

construction for a new Service TroopBattalion headquarters building is in the

works.

Lee Kyun-myong, Army and Air Force Exchange Services vending machine manager, answersan audience question at the Camp Red Cloud town hall meeting in the CRC Theater Oct. 26.

COURTESY PHOTO

Huber ended his remarks by

discussing the major changes scheduled

to take place at Mitchells, culminating

with a complete renovation of the club.

Following Huber, representativesfrom Army Community Services, the

Defense Commissary Agency, Army and

Air Force Exchange Service, and other

installation agencies took the stage to

update the audience on their

organizations.

At the end of the presentations, thefloor was opened for members of the

community to ask questions.

Representatives addressed the issues, or,

if they could not, took notes with a

promise to get back to the questioner.

Some issues brought up were:

! opening the commissary earlier

Sundays

! the handling of food and money at

AAFES food courts

! changing hours at the Post Exchangeand shoppette

! adding part-time native-English

speakers at AAFES facilities

All of your questions are important

to us, Huber said. Everything we dowill benefit future generations, and it will

not be forgotten.

E-mail [email protected]

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CAMP RED CLOUD A representative from Area I

Army Community Services talked to Warrior Country

Soldiers and civilians Oct. 26 at the Camp Red Cloud Town

Hall Meeting about the programs they offer.

Linda Rieth, Army Community Services director,

explained that ACS services are available to civilians as

well as Soldiers.We are here to help people with our relocation services

when they first arrive, Rieth said. Also, we can help Soldiers

who are married to foreign national

spouses, as well as their civilian

counterparts, obtain passports and visas.

Rieth said the ACS helps people with

money problems through its financialreadiness program. ACS staff will hold

classes for units or talk to individuals on debt restructuring,

investment or retirement planning. Moreover, the ACS

facilitates Army Emergency Relief in Area I, and is available

to help Soldiers and some retirees with emergency needs,

regardless of their branch of service.

A big service that we offer is our volunteer recruitment

and placement, where we help spouses learn skills whichwill help them later on, Rieth said.

Through the employment readiness program, spouses can

get help with job interviewing or writing resumes, and are

shown how to apply for jobs online.

The family readiness group offers training and supportfor spouses not familiar with the Army and family members

of deployed Soldiers, Rieth said.

By Margaret Banish-DonaldsonArea I Public Affairs

provides information about child and spousal abuse, familyliving, education, marriage, and anger and stress management

to help families work and live together better, she explained.

Recently, ACS took over the sexual assault program for

civilians and military. The sexual assault hotline, 011-740-

0479, is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Rieth told the community about upcoming developmentsin the Area I ACS.

A short time ago, we started redecorating a life skills

center at Camp Casey, which should be ready in about two

months, she said. And, our Army Family Action Plan

Conference is

scheduled to be held

Dec. 1-2 at theGateway Primos

Club to help improve

quality-of-life issues

in Warrior Country.

Other upcoming ACS events will include a holiday

project. The ACS will collect money from now until Dec.

15. Depending on the amount of money received, either$50 or $75 will be allocated for E-5s and below with an

immediate family here in Korea to purchase items from

the commissary for a Christmas dinner. Also, ACS willsponsor a Christmas angel tree program from Nov. 1 to

Dec. 15, where E-5s and below with children can register

for help buying gifts.

ACS staff offer their services throughout WarriorCountry. On camps without offices, the ACS works with

the chaplains office through their outreach services.

For information on these programs and more, contact

the local ACS center.Furthermore, our family advocacy is a program that

ACS staff will hold classes for units or

talk to individuals on debt restructuring,

investnment or retirement planning.


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Boxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBoxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBoxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBoxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBoxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBy Spc. Christopher Stephens2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs


CAMP CASEY Soldiers in the

stands roared with emotion as boxers

competed for the right to callthemselves the best 8th Army has to

offer.The finals of the 8th U.S. Army

Boxing Championships were held Oct.

22 at Carey Fitness Center in front of

a packed house. Many of the boxers

had Soldiers from their unit attend to

cheer them on during their bouts.

I heard the chants from mybuddies, said Jay Albonica, A Troop,

4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment.

It kept me pumped up throughout

the fight.

Michael Hemfield, A Company, 1st

Brigade Troops Battalion, and Travis

Bobo, A Battery, 6th Battalion, 37thField Artillery, got the night kicked off

with wins in the first two matches.

During Bobos match against

Steven Sefchik, Headquarters and

Headquarters Company, 1st Heavy

Brigade Combat Team, in the Novice

Welterweight Championship, all that

was heard from the stands was the

chant, Bobo, Bobo, Bobo!

Throughout the fight, Sefchik and

Bobo went toe-to-toe, trading shots.Combinations were thrown by both

fighters that wouldve put manyothers down. But both stayed up

refusing to go down.

I was getting a little frustrated

during the fight, Bobo said. I was

rushing things at first. Once I started

waiting him out, I was able to do

more. I let him make the mistakes andI capitalized on them.

Bobo had another cheering section

besides his unit. I was happy my

wife and kid were able to come, he

said. It motivated me to fight hard,

mainly because I didnt want to lose

in front of them.As for what he can do to better

prepare himself for the next fight,

Bobo said, Train harder and have

more patience.

For Albonica, he took a few shots

of his own before coming alive during

his fight against Andre Grant, HHB,1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense

Artillery.

I got hit a few times and that

woke me up, he said. I said to

myself, he hit me, now Im going to

hit him back only harder! I wasnt

going to allow him to walk away with

a win. This is my house and nobodybeats me in here.

Results for all weight classes were:Novice Light-Welterweight

Michael Hemfield, A Co., 1st BTB,

defeated Luciean Reid, F Btry., 1stBn., 43rd ADA

Novice Welterweight

Travis Bobo, A Btry., 6-37 FANovice Middleweight

Dan Sheninger, HHC, 2nd CAB,

defeated George Bunton, HHC, 23rd

Area Support GroupNovice Light-Heavyweight

PHOTOS BY SPC. CHRISTOPHER STPHENS

Kevin Seabolt, right, throws a right hook just as Douglas Rose connects with a left hook duringthe Novice Heavyweight Championship Oct. 22. Seabolt won the match.

George Bunton, left, connects with a left hookas Dan Sheninger attempts to defend himself.Scheninger ended up winning the match,putting Bunton on the mat twice in the NoviceMiddleweight Championship bout. Josh Kidwell, HHB, 1-43 ADA,

defeated Gerald Henderson, E Btry.,

2nd Bn., 1st ADANovice Heavyweight

Kevin Seabolt, A Btry., 6-37 FA,

defeated Douglas Rose, B Co., 302nd

BSBOpen Middleweight

Jay Albonica, A Troop, 4-7 Cav.Womens Welterweight

Vanessa Cox, A Co., 168th Medical

Bn., defeated Agnes Chu, HHC, 23rd

ASG

Womens Middleweight

Asia Lewis, B Co., 307th Signal Co.,

defeated Princess Finn, 348thQuartermaster Co.

Novice Super-Heavyweight

John Clemmer, A Btry., 6-37 FA,

defeated Herborlon Mack, HHC, 1st

HBCTOpen Super-Heavyweight

Alan Quartey, HHC, 36th SignalCompany, defeated Albert Romero,

HHC, BTB

This exercise was the first for Spc.

Derek Orent, Headquarters and

Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry

Division, and his wife Cynthia.

Its good to know something like

this is in place, Orent said. It

makes me feel more comfortableknowing the Army has a plan to get

my wife off the peninsula i f

something were to happen. As long

as I know my wife is okay, thats

all that matters.

Thornton said NEO exercises are

important so Soldiers and civilianscan know what to expect.

With the status of the world

today, you never know what is

going to happen, she said. Its

be t te r to be p repared than no t

prepared.

SPC. TIMOTHY DINNEEN

First Sgt. Theodore Davis, right,waits for the senior mortarman of the

crew to yell, Hang it, fire! Beforegiving the command the seniormortarman has to verify with the

forward observer down range thatthe area is clear of any friendlies

before firing. Davis and other

Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 7thCavalry Regiment conducted athree-day, live-fire training exericse in

early October, ending a 12-monthfiring-manuever drought for the unit.

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YONGSAN GARRISON The

Installation Management Agency

declared a season of giving Oct. 25

with a Combined Federal Campaign

ceremony.

Installation Management Agency

Korea Region Office Deputy Director

Davis Tindoll Jr. spoke at the

ceremony before ushering all the unit

CFC coordinators up to the ribbon toshare in the ritual cutting.

Tindoll said it was appropriate to

start the campaign where we have

the majority of families stationed in

Korea.

You can have confidence because

the CFC team thoroughly screens all

charities and adheres to strict

regulations to ensure all participating

organizations are of the best quality

and donations are being handled

appropriately, he said.

Although CFC had already begun

soliciting donations, Tindoll described

the ceremony as an annual event thatsymbolically begins the donation

season.

Tindoll also expressed his

appreciation of the CFC as the best

way for Soldiers to contribute to a

favorite charity.

You have the convenience of

payroll deductions and a low-

operating overhead that allows your

donation to truly make a difference,

Tindoll said.

The CFC campaign allows donors

a choice of more than 1,700

participating charities, including family

support and youth programs righthere in Yongsan Garrison, Tindoll said.

Many attendees felt this year was

an especially important one for

donations.

I think hurricanes Katrina and

Rita, the earthquake in Pakistan and

any number of other events Mother

Nature has unleashed upon us, have

highlighted that there is an enormous

human need out there, said Capt.

Erica Borggren, 18th Medical

Command CFC coordinator.

Many people have already selected

a favorite organization.

I usually like to donate to breastcancer research, but this year I plan

on donating to the Red Cross because

of all theyve done for us, said Area

II Commander Col. Ron Stephens.

Whatever charity an individual

Season of givingbegins with charitykickoff eventBy Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

Korean neighbors join Halloween activities

YONGSAN GARRISON Fifty-five Dae-chi

elementary school children and five Korean teachers got ataste of American culture Saturday as they joined in local

Halloween celebrations.

The children dressed up in their scariest and meanest-

looking costumes and enjoyed getting treats from Yongsan

residents.

Its a pure kids holiday, said Michael Bricker, Embassy

housing resident. Halloween is for children just being happyand having lots of fun.

A neighborhood haunted house offered screams and

laughter. People dressed up in freaky and scary costumes to

entertain the visiting children and Yongsan Garrison residents.

The Haunted House was really scary but very fun,

said Kim Soo-young, a sixth grader at Dae-chi Elementary

School.Area II Community Relations Officer An Chang-sin

coordinated the visit for the Korean students to help them

interact with their American neighbors.

They enjoyed meeting Americans and getting dressed-

up, An said. Many Koreans celebrate Halloween. Its getting

famous here. They even sell costumes in the Korean market.American volunteers helped escort the Korean children

through the Yongsan Embassy housing area.

It was cool to meet the Korean kids, said Jordan Chon,one of the volunteers. They were really nice and spending

Halloween in a large group was really fun.

This was the second Halloween visit from Dae-chi

Elementary School in two years.The kids really enjoyed it last year, said Han Jung-eun,

Dae-chi Elementary School teacher. I think theyre having

By Pvt. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Most of

Yongsan South Post will be affected by

a Saturday power outage requested by

the Korea Electric Power Company for

semi-annual substation maintenance.A split-second outage will occur

first on Yongsan Main Post around 7

a.m. as the garrison power load is

transferred between circuits. Though

the brief outage is expected to be

transparent to users, notification will

be provided by the Area II Directorate

of Public Works to all occupants

potentially affected.

Yongsan South Post will experience

three separate power outages. At

some point during the day, most South

Post buildings will be without powerfor up to three hours. A map is

currently airing on the Commanders

Access Channel (MWR Channel 3)

showing areas that will be affected by

the power outage.

Power to buildings on circuit two

will be out between 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,

including Black Hawk Village, Collier

Field House and Army Family Housing

around Gate 19. Circuit three facilities

will be without power from 8-11 a.m.,

including Itaewon Acres leased

housing, TMP, embassy housing,

MWR Cable TV and the Yongsan gas

station.Facilities on circuit four, including

Burger King, Popeyes, South Post mini-

mall, the furniture store and the Chosun

Gift Shop, will be without power from

2-5 p.m. Quartermaster Laundry will

close all day and reopen Monday.

The commissary and The Dragon

Hill Lodge will not be affected.

Three separate outages

set for Saturday

a great time this year as well.Han said Halloween is a good opportunity for the Korean

children to experience American traditions and to learn more

about foreigners.We had many good comments from the teachers, An

said. They said they would like to participate again next year.

This is part of our Good Neighbor program.

An said the children will be welcome.

Michael Bricker, Yongsan Embassy housing area resident, offersHalloween treats to visiting Korean children Saturday.

PVT. LEEYANG-WON


Children play Saturday at an alternative Halloween celebration at SeoulAmerican High Schools Falcon Gymnasium.

SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK

Religious groups host Fall FestivalArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON About 100 children and adults

spent an alternative Halloween celebration together Saturdayat Seoul American High Schools Falcon Gymnasium.

Its an alternative to trick-or-treating, said Sherry Alexander,

South Post Chapel religious education coordinator. Some peopledont get into the traditional Halloween festivities.

Alexander said the Fall festival hallelujah night gave them

someplace to go to get candy and have fun. Sponsors held

games at tables setup around the gymnasium for children towin candy.

We can celebrate in a good way and have fun, said

Sydney Shields, 10.


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James Slagle takes a look at the inside of a computer Oct. 27 at the Area II InformationManagement Office. Slagle is the U.S. Forces Korea Technician of the Year.

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Gate Barrier Construction

A gate barrier project began this weekto enhance security at Yongsan andHannam Village. Traffic will bererouted at some gates during the

project, which may cause occasionaldetours or temporary gate closures.

Signs will be posted at each gatebefore scheduled construction. Forinformation, call 738-7354.

EO Office Move

The IMA-KORO Equal OpportunityOffice has moved to Building 4309behind the Area II Support ActivityHeadquarters on Yongsan South Post.

For information, call 738-4472.

CPR/AED Course

The American Red Cross will offer aCardio-Pulminary Resuscitation /Automatic Electronic Defibrillator

class at Osan Air Base 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Nov. 15-18. Cost is $45. Courses arealso available for adult and infant CPR,

first aid and baby-sitting. Forinformation, call 738-3670.

Middle School Book Fair

Seoul American Middle School willhost a scholastic book fair 8 a.m. - 4p.m. Mon.-Wed. in the school library.For information, call Aundrea Witt at738-3001.

STOMP Workshop

A free Specialized Training of MilitaryParents, or STOMP, workshop will be

held 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14-15 atArmy Community Service. Theworkshop is sponsored by theDepartment of Defense EducationActivity for parents whose childrenhave special needs. Among the training

topics are communication strategies;wills and guardianship; TRICARE andother health care options; and federal

laws regarding enabling students withdisabilities. For information, callAlexander Carter at 738-5311.

Community of Sharing

Help others during the holidays.

Army Community Service isaccepting applications for

Community of Sharing 2005, aprogram that provides holiday foodvouchers for qualified military andDOD families E-6 or GS-6 or below.

Application deadline is Nov. 15. Forinformation, call ACS at 738-7505.

News & Notes Deadlines

Deadline for submission to News &Notes is Friday prior to the next weeks

publication. Announcements will bepublished on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Submit items to

[email protected]. Eachannouncement should include who,what, when, where and a point-of-

contact phone number. Forinformation, call 753-7354.

News & Notes Online

For more Area II News & Notes, visitthe Area II Support Activity Web site

at http://ima.korea.army.mil/area2 andlook for a link under Area II Highlightsat a Glance.

Employee receives technician of the year awardBy David McNally

Area II Public Affairs

CPL SEO KI-CHUL

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YONGSAN GARRISON Theman works on more than 1,200

computers in a 100-square-mile radius.He is the U.S. Forces Korea Technician

of the Year.

United States Forces Korea

Commander Gen. Leon J. LaPorte

presented a plaque to James Jimmy

Slagle Oct. 25 at a Knight Field ceremony.

It felt great to be recognized for all

the hard work and hours, Slagle said.

Being recognized as one of the best ofthe best is an honor.

Slagle is an Area II Support Activity

information technology specialist.I thank God for the knowledge hes

given me to be able to repair these

computers and to be able to fix the

problems people have, he said.Slagle said not all supervisors give

the same leeway his supervisor gives

him.

Because of the latitude he gives me,

weve been able to accomplish great

Bo Fluharty sings to a hymn during Sunday worship Oct. 16 at SouthPost Chapel.

YONGSAN GARRISON It is a chilly Sunday morning

at the South Post Chapel. Devout community members say

hello to friends and neighbors as they find their way into thehouse of worship.

As the service begins, the figure of a choir director appears

in the sanctuary. With a smile, Bo Fluharty serves others

through her musical talent.

I feel comfortable whenever I go to church, Fluharty

said. Worship itself is so exciting that I always look forward

to it. Serving God just makes me happy.Now an American citizen and director of the Yongsan

Middle School Teen Center, Fluharty said her life has beenso stirring she could write a book about it. One of her most

cherished accomplishments, singing at Carnegie Hall, is the

dream of many musicians.

Fluhartys family roots have served her well.

It was her father who discovered her talent as a singer.

Fluharty said her fathers praise and support gave her the

confidence she needed to succeed.

When I was eight, I auditioned and was accepted to the

prestigious Korean Broadcasting Childrens Choir, Fluharty

said. They gave me opportunities to tour a large portion ofthe world.

With vast experience overseas and a disciplined attitude,

she became a professional opera singer at the age of 17.

Fluharty chose opera as her college major, a move she

never regretted. She said it allowed her to practice what she

loved to do.

Offers from the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall sooncame in; Bo Fluharty was known worldwide.

Fluharty began work as a U.S. Army Morale, Welfare andRecreation music specialist about 20 years ago. She said she

never considered working with the American military before

friends in the Army recommended her for a job.

Fluharty continued her professional opera career until she

retired from the stage in 2000. She found satisfaction withboth careers.

She contends Soldiers have a lot of talent that she has

tried to tap into.

Soldiers are very brilliant people, Fluharty said. Ive

given voice lessons and tried to give them the gift of music.

Fluharty said she wants to cultivate young minds as long

as she can, even beyond her planned retirement in January.I was blessed to learn everything without worries,

Fluharty said. But I want to help any students try to

accomplish their dreams no matter what their background.

Her co-workers are also impressed with her dedication.

She is a hard worker who cares very much for the youth,

said Kerry Hobbs, lead programmer at the Middle School

Youth Center. Fluharty has worked to improve programsfor years and to meet the needs of both the parents and

youth. I can say she will be sorely missed by staff, parents,

youth and everyone else.

things, he said.

Daniel Robledo, Area II Support

Activity information management chiefand Slagles supervisor, said he

submitted the employee of the year

nomination because of Slagles drive andmotivation.

Hes devoted to solving any IT

problem, Robledo said. Hes

considered by his peers to be one ofthe best technicians.

Slagle is responsible for the Area II

help desk, local area network and

providing input for all IT enhancements

and upgrades.

Robledo said Slagle has assisted with

upgrades to the Interactive CustomerEvaluation program at the Army level,

and made IT improvements for the

Army Career and Alumni Program,

Veterans Administration, USO,

American Red Cross and ArmyCommunity Service.

He has assisted the U.S. Embassy,

Army and Air Force Exchange Service

and many more organizations, Robledo

said. He was instrumental in the setup

and upgrade for the Area II Education

Center video teleconferencing.

Slagle takes it all in stride.I really do enjoy my job, he said.

I enjoy the smile on a customers face

when they get their problem resolved.

Retired opera singer recounts glory daysBy Cpl. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs


DAVID MCNALLY

(Editors note: This is part one of a two-

part series on USFK employees of the

year in Area II Support Activity.)


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YONGSAN GARRISON As

we approach Thanksgiving, Im

particularly thankful to be in the

Republic of Korea where the U.S.

military has many good friends.

The Korea American Friendship

Society a very special group offriends hosted a concert at

Yongsan Oct. 25 that really shows

how special our relationship is.

They arranged for the Gangnam Symphony Orchestra

and the Ehwa Womens University Nine Chorus,

organized by Director Yang Soo-wha of the Gloria

VVVVValor 6 : A t ime of thanksgiv ing in Area I Ia lor 6 : A t ime of thanksgiv ing in Area I Ia lor 6 : A t ime of thanksgiv ing in Area I Ia lor 6 : A t ime of thanksgiv ing in Area I Ia lor 6 : A t ime of thanksgiv ing in Area I IBy Col. Ron StephensArea II Support Activity Commander

Opera Company, to perform at the Seoul

American High School auditorium forthe Area II and Yongsan community. The

hall was filled to capacity with Koreans

and Americans who enjoyed the fine

performance led by conductor Suh

Hyun-suk. It included a variety of

classical music, show and popular

arrangements, and operatic pieces bytenor Kang Moo-lim, and sopranos Kim

In-hae and Rachael Childress, wife of

an Army officer stationed at Yongsan.

The concert is just one example of

the strong relationship we enjoy with Republic of Korea

organizations.

Another recent example is theresponse by Americas friends in

Korea following hurricanes Katrina

and Rita, which inflicted catastrophic

damage on New Orleans. In Area II

alone, more than $75,000 wasdonated to the American Red Cross

by Korean businessmen and privateindividuals or groups.

Area II Support Activity had the

privilege to thank some of those

individuals Oct. 26, during a

luncheon at the Hartell House on

Yongsan South Post. We werepleased to host Wang Sang-eun,

president of the Korean-American

Friendship Association; Cho Yu-

kyung, daughter of Cho Tae-kwon;

Hwang Moo-young, vice president of

the People to People International

New Seoul Chapter; Hong Chang-yong, manager of

the overseas construction department of the Lemeilleur

Construction Company; and Lee Hyun-ok, director of

the Foreign Goods Transaction Office.

All were unanimous in their desire to help theirlongtime ally, America, in its time of need, and none

expected anything in return.

We also had the privilege of thanking Chairman OhKap-dong and other members of the Korean-American

Relations Enterprise during an Oct. 27 luncheon.

KARE has donated $56,400 to U.S. Forces Korea and

Area II this year for 11 major events, includingKATUSA/U.S. Soldier Friendship Week and July 4

and Columbus Day activities. Last year, KARE donated

$150,864 for Area II community events. Without

KAREs financial support, many of those events

attended by thousands of Area II community members

would not have been possible.As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, let us be

grateful for the abundance we enjoy. And let us also

be thankful for good Korean friends who continue to

support our country.

SGT. PARK YUNG-KWI

Korean-American Relations Enterprise and Area II Support Activity memberspause for a photo following an Oct. 27 appreciation luncheon at Yongsan.

Hurricane Katrina contributors pose for a group photo after an Oct. 26 luncheon atYongsan Army Garrison. From left are: Hwang Moo-young; Area II Community RelationsOfficer An Chang-sin; Cho Yun-kyung, daughter of Cho Tae-kwon; Wang Sang-eun;Lee Hyun-ok; and Hong Chang-yong.

STEVE DAVIS

Stephens


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Most of the time, people dont realize how

computers work. They get frustrated and

they can be very demanding. You have to

walk them through it.

Slagles easygoing personality andwillingness to work through problems

wins over customers. He said it is

something he carried with him from his

active-duty Army career.

I was a career counselor for 26

years, he said. My enjoyment was to

see a Soldier get what he or she wanted to see that smile of satisfaction on their

face.

Slagle was also the 201st Signal

Company help desk chief at Yongsan for

two and a half years.

That was dealing with people on a

one-to-one basis every single day, walkingthem through the problems they had, he

said. Today, there are a lot of great tools

to allow me to do a lot of things from my

desktop that before required me to be

physically in front of the machine. You

used to deal more with a customer face-

to-face.Slagle said customers dont want to

hear about problems; they just want to

see solutions.

As long as we have customers, Ill

have a job, he said with a smile.

Slagle said he hopes to retire fromcivil service someday just as he did from

the Army. As a counselor, I dealt with

Soldiers daily, he said. You build

camaraderie. The Army is my family.

Slagle said with the exception of two

close friends, nobody knows him in his

hometown of Albany, Ore. The Army ismy home. All the civilians, the people

around us that stay around in Korea, they

are my family, he said. I do have my

wife and two children, but I mean werea close-knit organization.

Slagle said in the United States a civilian

company cannot compare to therelationships built in a military community.

I get a lot of satisfaction from that,

he said. In the states, Id feel lost.

Because, come five oclock they go a

hundred different directions, maybe a

hundred miles away.

Slagle said he got interested incomputers very early.

When I was in retention and

recruiting, they actually had the first

worldwide network, he said. This wasbetween 1976 and 1979.

Slagle said this was a new age. I got

baptized into computers through the

school of hard knocks, he said. I was

on the ground floor of the implementation

of the active Army to online computers.Slagle said he got a lot of training that

people normally wouldnt get.

Slagle snapped his fingers and said he

was snatched up on a contract that

quick, when he retired from the Army in

1998.

I couldnt believe how easy it was,he said. I walked out Friday on terminal

leave to start work as a contractor on

Monday.

Slagles passion for computers had led

him to build hundreds of homemade

systems over the years. Slagle also

volunteers in a Korean-American church.Robledo said Slagle has setup and run the

church Web site and sound systems, and

also provides video recordings for special

functions.

He is also on call for the church

anytime they have a problem, Robledo

said. His name is often given to provide

assistance to other churches in the off-post community.

I enjoy the challenge of something

being broken and being able to repair it,

Slagle said. Its a hobby. I dont advertise

that I build computers, but if a friend

comes to me, I help them.Many people contact him for his

advice, Robledo said. He is always ready

to give it willingly and without hesitation.

Technician of the Year James Slagle walks an

Area II customer through a problem Oct. 27.

DAVID MCNALLY

chooses, Tindoll insisted caring

about fellow humans begins on an

individual level.

The most important member of

this team is you, those individuals whowill give, he said. Please do your

part, and encourage others to join inthe effort this year to exceed last

years contribution of $1.4 million.

Tindoll also asked for people tocontinue giving and to help make a

world of difference.

For information, visit http://

www.cfcoverseas.org.


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All Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course-

qualified staff sergeants with a Date of Rank of Feb.

1, 2004, and earlier and a BASD between Feb. 1,

1985, and Jan. 31, 2000, are eligible for selection.Primary zone DOR is Feb. 1, 2003, and earlier.

Secondary zone DOR is Feb. 2, 2003, thru Feb. 1,

2004.Due to the operational environment, Soldiers who

meet the above mentioned eligibility parameters, but

have been deployed multiple times may be eligible

for a BNCOC waiver issued by HQDA.In order to remain competitive, qualified staff

sergeants must ensure that their Enlisted Records

Brief, Official Military Personnel File,

Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report and

military photo are current and accurate.

Accuracy of ERBs can be checked by logging

onto https://www.hrc.army.mil, clicking on HRCIndianapolis (EREC) and then clicking on My

Promotion Board File. If any information is

incorrect or missing, it must be updated through the

Aviation warrant officers eligible for promotion toChief Warrant Officer 3 and CW4 must have an Active

Duty Date of Rank of Sept. 30, 2000, and earlier to be

considered above the zone and an ADOR of Oct. 1,

2000, thru Sept. 30, 2002, to be considered in the

promotion zone.Aviation warrants eligible for promotion to CW5

must have an ADOR of Sept. 30, 2000, and earlier to

be considered above the zone, an ADOR of Oct. 1,

2000, thru Sept. 30, 2001, to be considered in the

promotion zone and an ADOR of Oct. 1, 2001, thru

Sept. 30, 2002, for below the zone consideration.

Technical warrant officers eligible for promotion toCW3 and CW4 must have an ADOR of Sept. 30, 2001,

and earlier to be considered above the zone and an

ADOR of Oct. 1, 2001, thru Sept. 30, 2003, to be

considered in the promotion zone. Technical Warrants

eligible for promotion to CW5 must have an ADOR of

Sept. 30, 2001, and earlier to be considered above the

zone, an ADOR of Oct. 1, 2001, thru Sept. 30, 2002,to be considered in the promotion zone and an ADOR

of Oct. 1, 2002, thru Sept; 30, 2003, for below the

zone consideration.

Warrant officers with an approved separation within

90 days of the convene date of the board (i.e.

separation dates thru April 30, 2006) are not eligiblefor consideration.

The board will offer the new capability of My Board

File. By going to https://www.hrc.army.mil, users can

navigate through their OMPF, their digital photo and

their ORB between Nov. 29, 2005 and Jan. 13, 2006.

Warrant officer selection board set for JanuaryEligible warrant officers who were considered in

the zone or above the zone for the board that convenedMay 3, 2005, but were not selected, must have a

promotion report with a thru date of Oct. 22, 2005.

OERs must be received in HRC, Alexandria by Jan.

20, 2006.

For additional guidance, officers can visit their unit

S1 or servicing PSB. MILPER Message Number 05-249, Zones of Consideration for the FY2006 CW3,

CW4 and CW5 Promotion Selection Boards, can be

accessed by logging on to www.hrc.army.mil, clicking

HRC Alexandria and selecting MILPER Messages.

SFC prSFC prSFC prSFC prSFC promotion selection boaromotion selection boaromotion selection boaromotion selection boaromotion selection board to convene Jan. 31d to convene Jan. 31d to convene Jan. 31d to convene Jan. 31d to convene Jan. 31

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly servicing S-1 or PSB. Updated information shouldbe viewable on the online promotion file ERB within

48 hours of submission by the personnel office.Once the information is correct, NCOs must click

ERB Validation to authenticate their ERB. If

corrections can not be made, NCOs should utilize

the Validate with Comments feature and explain

the discrepancy.The OMPF file can be accessed and reviewed at

https://www.hrc.army.mil, by clicking HRCIndianapolis or HRC Alexandria and selecting the

OMPF online link. Access is also available through

the EREC My Promotion File link.

Military photographs should be uploaded to

DAPMIS by the photo laboratory and accepted by

the NCO no later than Jan. 13, 2006.Qualified staff sergeants should contact their S-1

or PSB for additional guidance. MILPER Message

Number 05-251, FY06 SFC Promotion Board

Announcement, can be accessed by logging on to

www.hrc.army.mil and selecting HRC Alexandria,

then clicking MILPER Messages.

Promotion Udate


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The CavePG-13

Red Eye PG-13

North CountryR

Red EyeRed EyeRed EyeRed EyeRed Eye ---------- Lisa hates to

fly, but the terror that awaitsher on the night flight to Miamihas nothing to do with a fearof flying. Moments aftertakeoff, Lisas seatmate,Jackson menacingly revealsthe real reason hes on board:He is an operative in a plot tokill a rich and powerfulbusinessman, and Lisa is thekey to its success. If sherefuses to cooperate, anassassin awaiting a call fromJackson will kill her father.Trapped within the confinesof a jet at 30,000 feet, Lisa

has nowhere to run and noway to summon help withoutendangering her father, herfellow passengers and herown life.

North CountryNorth CountryNorth CountryNorth CountryNorth Country

A true story centered on LoriJenson, who took a job at aMinnesota iron mine in 1975.She and other female minersendured harassment frommale co-workers, rangingfrom verbal taunts topornographic graffiti andworse. Jenson eventually filedsuit in 1984 and won alandmark legal decision.

North CountryR

North CountryR

The CavePG-13

North CountryR

North CountryR

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The CavePG-13

North CountryR

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March of the

Penguins G

North CountryR

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PG-13

March of the

Penguins G

Red Eye PG-13

The Great RaidR

The Man PG-13Red Eye PG-13

Red Eye PG-13

Red Eye PG-13

Red Eye PG-13 Red Eye PG-13

March of the

Penguins G

Hustle & Flow R

Red Eye PG-13 Red Eye PG-13

The Cave

PG-13

Dreamer PG

Red Eye PG-13 March of the

Penguins G

Dreamer PG March of the

Penguins G

Dreamer PG Dreamer PG March of the

Penguins G

Red Eye PG-13 Red Eye PG-13 Red Eye PG-13 The Cave

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Dreamer PG Dukes of

Hazzard PG-13

40-Year-Old

Virgin PG-13

Dukes of

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The Skeleton

Key PG-13

Must Love

Dogs PG-13Must Love

Dogs PG-13

Four BrothersR

40-Year-Old

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Four BrothersR

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40-Year-Old

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Four BrothersR

Four BrothersR

Red Eye PG-13 Two for the

Money R

Two for the

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The CavePG-13

Two for the

Money R

Undiscovered

PG-13

40-Year-Old

Virgin PG-13

March of the PenguinMarch of the PenguinMarch of the PenguinMarch of the PenguinMarch of the Penguin

Emperor penguins overcomedaunting obstacles in order toreturn to their breedinggrounds for mating season.This tells the story of one yearin the life of a flock focusingon one couple in particular as they trek across theAntarctic on an annual journeythat invokes just about everymajor life experience: frombirth to death, from dating tomating, from comedy totragedy, and from love tofighting for survival.

The 40-The 40-The 40-The 40-The 40-YYYYYearearearearear-Old-Old-Old-Old-Old

Virgin --Virgin --Virgin --Virgin --Virgin -- 40-year-old Andyhas done quite a few thingsin his life. Hes got a cushyjob stamping invoices at anelectronics superstore, a niceapartment with a proudcollection of action figures andcomic books, good friends,a nice attitude. But theresjust one little thing he hasntquite gotten around to doingyetsomething most peoplehave done by his age. Andysnever had sex. His friendsconsider it their duty to help,but nothing proves effectiveenough until he meets Trish,a 40-year-old mother of three.Andys friends are psychedby the possibility that it mayfinally happen.

TTTTTwo for the Moneywo for the Moneywo for the Moneywo for the Moneywo for the Money

A star college football playerat the top of his game blowsout his knee, forcing him tochoose a new profession. Hewinds up getting into thesports gambling businessand is recruited by a manwho runs one of the bestsports-booking operations inthe country.

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Red Eye PG-13

The CavePG-13

Must Love DogsPG-13

Dukes of

Hazzard PG-13

Must Love

Dogs PG-13No Show No Show No Show

Into the BluePG-13

Into the BluePG-13

Red Eye PG-13 No Show No Show No Show Transporter 2PG-13

The Great RaidR

Four BrothersFour BrothersFour BrothersFour BrothersFour Brothers ---------- After

their adoptive mother ismurdered during a grocerystore hold-up, the Mercerbrothershotheaded Bobby,hard-edged Angel, family manand businessman Jeremiah,and hard rocking Jackreunite to take the matter ofher death into their ownhands. As they track down thekiller, they quickly realize thattheir old ways of doingbusiness have newconsequences.


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By Chaplain (Maj.) Earl Vanderhoff501st Military Intelligence Brigade

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O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not

raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things

too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed

and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its

mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. O

Israel, hope in the LORD from this time forth andforevermore. (Psalm 131: 1-3)

How do we find a balance of productive energy

and peaceful quiet? Far too many people are consumed

with anxiety, depression, anger, jealousy, discontent

and confusion.

Psalm 131 gives us our creators formula for

peace in the inner life. It was written by Davidwhom God called a man after his own heart. God

chose David and was with him and David walked

with God. Christians believe that over 1,000 years

later God chose and anointed his blessed Son to

express the inner working of his life in perfect

harmony with the Fathers will. As we learn to hope

in the Lord we can experience the reality of inner

peace and by the grace of God we can have a

composed and quieted soul.

This is why we see great promises in Philippians4:7, and the peace of God, which surpasses all

understanding, will guard your hearts and minds

through Christ Jesus. Faith delivers you from your

biggest problem, a proud self-will. David said to the

Lord, I am not self-trusting, opinionated, and

headstrong. I am not superior to others. I am not

attempting the impossible.When Jesus said, Peace, be still to the stormy

lake, he smoothed the turbulence. To quiet your soul

means to silence the noise and tumult. Think about

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