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By Samantha L. QuigleyAmerican Forces Press Service

See Smoking,Smoking,Smoking,Smoking,Smoking, Page 4

Effective Sept. 1, the maximumcoverage under Servicemembers’Group Life Insurance will increasefrom $250,000 to $400,000.

On the e f fec t ive da te , a l lmembers eligible for SGLI willbecome insured for the maximumcoverage of $400,000 until theymake a valid election on or after theeffective date to reduce or declinecoverage. Thus, all members will befu l ly insured for $400 ,000throughout the month of September,regardless of any election filed thatmonth.

SGLI coverage i s cur ren t lyavailable in $10,000 increments, butas of Sept. 1, the increment amountwill increase to $50,000.

The month ly SGLI premiumremains $3 .25 per $50 ,000 ofcoverage . Troops op t ing formaximum SGLI coverage —$400,000 vs. the current $250,000— will see their monthly premiums

increase from $16.25 to $26.These changes will not affect

coverage under Family SGLI. Suchcoverage, and limitations on suchcoverage, continue under previouslyexisting rules.

Existing beneficiary designationsremain e f fec t ive in the samepropor t ion to $400 ,000 as thepropor t ion of to ta l ben i f ic ia rydesignations stipulated under the lastvalid SGLV 8286.

Such beneficiary proportionaldesignations remain effective untila new form SGLV 8286 (September2005 version) is properly completedon or after Sept. 1.

A member who does not make ane lec t ion to reduce or dec l inecoverage from the $400,000 levelbefore Oct. 1, will be charged forthe full $400,000 of coverage forSeptember ($26), as well as for anyother month in which the level ofcoverage remains in effect.

For information, contact the localpersonnel office.

Special to The Morning Calm WeeklyEighth U.S. Army G1

WASHINGTON – The lung cancer death ofbroadcaster Peter Jennings, an admitted long-timesmoker, has again brought smoking and its dangers tothe forefront of public consciousness.

While an estimated 25 percent of Americans smoke,the military’s numbers hover at 34 percent, accordingto Col. Gerald Wayne Talcott with the Air ForceMedical Support Agency, in Falls Church, Va. That’san increase of 4 percent for the military since 2002.

“We do have a higher prevalence of smoking forour youngest people in the military,” Talcott said.“Now, if you look at officers, that’s not the case. Butfor our youngest members, that’s our E-1s throughE-4s ... the overall prevalence is a little bit higher thanthe national average.”

“It’s a good suspicion” that the war is a factor in

the increase of military smokers, he added.Servicemembers who smoke often claim it’s a stress

reliever. Talcott said that might be true, but only forpeople who already are addicted. Before addictionoccurs, smoking actually increases stress on the body,he explained.

Smokersmay see theirhabit as apersonal risk,but it affects force readiness, Talcott said. Even amongsmokers who have no ongoing diseases related tosmoking, it impairs night vision, weakens the immunesystem and can lengthen healing time. Smokers alsomay have more frequent upper-respiratory ailments.

Tobacco use also affects families, the colonel said.“We have a lot of young people that are just starting

families,” Talcott said. “It has an impact on those youngchildren as well. If you’re smoking around them, theirrisk for upper respiratory infections goes up as well.”

Smoking is a deceptive risk for younger people,

since they don’t necessarily feel the immediateramifications. But, if a smoker quits, as more than 50percent of Defense Department personnel who smokehave expressed a desire to do, there are benefits to bereaped.

“Your body has a very recuperativeability,” Talcott said. “We have a veryyoung population, so the sooner you quitand the less amount of time you smoke,the faster your body repairs itself. Within

10 to 15 years (of quitting smoking) your risk forcancer, if you quit early enough ... is almost the sameas it would be for a nonsmoker.”

Servicemembers have multiple excuses for notquitting. The fear of failure or a failed first attemptoften keeps smokers from trying to quit again, Talcottsaid. However, he said, a failure does not mean that asecond, or even a third, attempt is going to fail.

“You aren’t always successful the first time,” he

Younger enlisted amongmost likely tobacco users

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Twelve-year-old Christina Deren uses handholds and footsteps to climb an Osan Aero ClubCessna 172 aircraft and check the fuel level from the top wing port. Christina and Bell Evans,a private pilot with 300 hours flying time, are doing a pre-flight check on the aircraft before hetakes it out later in the day. for related story, see Page 23.

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“A person would have to gain 100pounds to equal the negative healtheffects of continued smoking .”

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Monday was ye tanother holiday in theRepublic of Korea. Iwas cur ious when Isaw c i ty workersput t ing up Koreanflags on almost everylight pole around.

What was the reasonfor the celebration, Iwondered.

As i t tu rns ou t ,Koreans celebrated the60th anniversary of thepeninsula’s liberationfrom Japan Mondaywith a national holiday.

How many yearswould it take for theKoreans to get overwhat happened in thepast, I asked myself.

What I didn’t realizeis what an emotionali s sue th i s i s to theKorean people. ManyAmer icans may notknow what happenedwhen Korea’s ambitious neighbor to the southfelt the right to occupy the Land of the MorningCalm. I decided to hit the books to find out whatreally happened.

The Japanese Empire announced i t sunconditional surrender to the Allied powers Aug.15, 1945. The day effectively marked the end ofa bitter Japanese colonization of Korea.

According to “The History of Korea,” acomprehensive textbook I found in our postlibrary, the path to Japanese occupation was wellunderway by 1904.

A combination of the weak Korean monarchyand foreign interference laid the blueprint for thefall of Korea.

At the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War,Korea proclaimed her neutrality to the world,Nevertheless, Japan sent troops into Seoul inlarge number, and forced the Korean governmentto sign the Korea-Japan Protocol Feb. 23, 1904,in which it was agreed that Japan could interferein Korea’s domestic affairs and could expropriatelands in Korea for strategic use if the need arose,states the history book.

The Japanese Empire consolidated its colonial

powers in Korea by Oct.1 , 1910. By that t ime,they had in p lace a“Government-General,”which replaced the Koreanmonarchy.

The Japanese claimedlands in Korea, and soldthem at low prices toJapanese farmers. Soon alarge number of Japanesebusinessmen andentrepreneurs immigratedto Korea. Japan tookcontrol of newspapers andmagazines. The colonialgovernment gave Japaneselogging companies greattracts of land, which soonbecame devastated.

I learned that life wasgrim for the Korean people.They struggled to tell theworld of the injustice oftheir occupation. No onewould listen.

By 1919, Korean patriotsannounced a formaldeclaration ofindependence. This single

event led to a wave of national protests andindependence struggles. Japan reacted with force.Japanese military police strafed demonstrators withbullets, arrested and executed movement leaders,and systematically killed their family members.Hundreds of Koreans were killed.

Soon a f te r, the Japanese a t tempted tocamouflage their militaristic colonization. TheJapanese military police became a civilian policeforce . The co lon ia l mas te rs removed therequirement for Japanese teachers to wear police-like uniforms with sabers attached. However,they finally banned the teaching of Koreanlanguage and history.

I learned how Korean fathers and motherswere forced to give their children Japanese namesat bir th . I s tar ted to understand how veryimportant this holiday is to the Korean people.

Al though Koreans have endured manyhardships during a 5,000-year history, none havebeen so great or threatening as the potential lossof identity, culture and language.

The Koreans are a proud people, and rightlyso. I think I can understand the reason Aug. 15is seared into the national psyche.

Koreans celebrate liberationBy David McNallyArea I Public Affairs Office

BAGHDAD, Iraq — During this time in thehistory of our Army when recruiting is facing anunprecedented challenge, the need for greatAmericans to join or remain in the ranks of thisteam (the Army) is paramount.

However, the call to duty brings with itresponsibility, commitment, dedication and personalcourage.

What does it take to be a Soldier in today’s Army?I would tell you that it takes saying “yes” regardingthose things that are good, true and teamsupporting.

We all said “yes” when our journey began inuniform, regardless of how long ago that decisionwas made. That “yes” was made with our limitedperspective on what the future had in store for us.

“I solemnly swear to support and defend theconstitution of the United States of America againstall enemies foreign and domestic … so help me God.”

These are very interesting words, especially inthe situation in which we find ourselves today.

We say “yes” when faced with the prospect ofpromotion, understanding that much more would berequired of us. We say “Oooh yes” when our raiseshit the bank, thus increasing our buying power.

Yet, are we continuing to say yes during thesetimes of getting down to the business of supportingand representing ourselves well in light of theopening statement?

The call to duty comes in different shapes andsizes, yet the endstate is common for all concerned.

I believe that duty comes easy when weunderstand the “why” and the impact of an actionon the big picture.

I believe it’s easy to say yes to the call to dutywhen Soldiers realize that they are integral membersof the team. Therefore, I believe that Soldiers willgravitate in and around duty in direct proportion tothe command climate they exist in.

I believe we are doing well in that area here inthe Marne Division and Task Force Baghdad

Are there key points of reference in yourprofessional endeavors that require a “yes” thatwould move you to the next level?

I don’t normally end in this manner, but considerthese ideas to repeated comments from the old“Arsenio Hall Show” – this is something that makesyou go “hmmmm.”

(Editor’s note: Command Sgt. Maj. William M.Grant is the Task Force Baghdad and 3rd InfantryDivision command sergeant major.)

By Command Sgt. Maj. William GrantTask Force Baghdad

Say ‘yes’ whenanswering call of duty

Korean flags are displayed throughout the country in recognitionof Liberation Day Aug. 15.

DAVID MCNALLY

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Air Force BallThe inaugural Air Force Ball will beheld at 6 p.m., Sept. 15, at the GrandHyatt Hotel, Seoul. Tickets are $60 forcivilians and military E-5 and above,$45 for military E-4 and below. Dressfor the event is Mess Dress for militarypersonnel and formal wear for civilians.The ball will be hosted by Lt. Gen.Garry R. Trexler, commander U.S. AirForces Korea.

USO PositionsSeek Applicants

USO Korea is seeking to fill twopositions with their organization:Director for Program and Marketing,and an Information, Tickets and Toursmanager.

The director for Programs andMarketing would be responsible for thedevelopment, planning, implemen-tation and monitoring of all programand marketing activities for USO Korea,including development andcoordination of country-wide andcenter-based outreach and programactivities, fundraising, advertising,media relations, grant writing andspecial events. The ITT manager wouldbe responsible for planning,developing, organizing, implementingand evaluating Korea-wide tour andleisure programs.

Anyone intersted in either of thesepositions may submit a cover letter andresume by e-mail tousokorea22@kornet.net. Resumes maybe mailed to USO Korea, PSC 303, Box53, APO AP 96204

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By Spc. Clint SteinArmy News Service

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Over the past couple ofweeks Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade, 2nd InfantryDivision have left Iraq and been welcomed to FortCarson with open arms. A handful were also welcomedto the Denver Broncos’ training camp.

The Soldiers stood on the sidelines in awe as theywatched some of the NFL’s superstars workout duringa Monday-morning practice in Englewood where theywere hosted by the team’s quarterback, Jake Plummer.The Soldiers were able to enjoy unobstructed views ofthe team’s practice as they were treated to an array ofVIP services.

When the morning’s practice came to a close, MikeShanahan, the Broncos’ head coach, called for all theplayers to gather around the Soldiers. Shanahan thankedthe Soldiers by saying he appreciated what sacrificesthey have made for him, his players and the rest ofAmerica.

“If not for the sacrifices of guys like you, wecouldn’t live in a great country like this,” said Shanahan.

Then, when Shanahan released the hungry playersfor lunch, the Soldiers were surrounded by the entireBroncos team whose members were giving their thankswi th handshakes of apprec ia t ion and photoopportunities.

Despi te the break for lunch, the VIP servicetreatment for the Soldiers didn’t stop. The Soldierswere treated to lunch in the team’s own dinning facilitywere they sat and ate with Plummer and other Broncosplayers.

As Soldiers and players ate, they swapped war storiesover the dining-room table. Plummer asked about theSoldiers’ experiences in Iraq, while the Soldiers asked

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Plummer about his experiences as a professionalquarterback.

“He’s (Plummer) such a down-to-earth guy,” saidStaff Sgt. Charles McMillen, who is a lifelong Broncosfan. “It was cool to be able to get close and be able totalk with him.”

During their conversation over lunch, Plummer said hewas the one who felt honored to be at the table.

“It’s amazing what you guys go through. You’re trueheroes,” Plummer said.

By the time the Soldiers had finished their lunch andvisit with some of the Broncos’ players and staff, theyhad collected enough signed Broncos memorabilia andmemories to last their lifetimes.

About 3,500 Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 2nd Infantry Division, are being stationed at FortCarson. Just over a year ago, the 2nd BCT left Area Iin Korea to serve in Iraq.

(Editor’s note: Spc. Clint Stein is a member of theMountaineer newspaper staff.)

Incoming 304th Signal Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Anthony F.Beck receives the battalion flag from Col. LaWarren V. Patterson,1st Signal Brigade commander. The change of command washeld Aug. 9 at Camp Colbern located in Hanam-shi, near Seoul.A native of Arkansas, Beck has served in the Republic of Koreaseveral times during his career. His second assignment was withthe 2nd Infantry Division, where he served as a cavalry squadronsignal officer and the division signal battalion companycommander. After an assignment with U.S. Army RecruitingCommand in Omaha, Neb., Beck came back to Korea as thedeputy G6 for 19th Theater Support Command and operationsofficers for 122nd Signal Battalion.For this latest assignment, Beck replaced Lt. Col. Clinton R.Bigger as commander of 304th Sig. Bn. Bigger’s nextassignment will be as deputy brigade commander, 1st SignalBrigade.

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Spc. D. Williams, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, shakes hands withDenver Broncos’ quarterback Jake Plummer after the Broncos’ morningpractice at the team’s training camp in Englewood. Several membersof the 2nd BCT were invited to attend the practice by Plummer.

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“It’s amazing what you guys gothrough. You’re true heroes.”

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said. “What we know is that it seemslike the more people try to quit, themore l ike ly they a re to qu i tsuccessfully.”

Some smokers , espec ia l lywomen, a re a f ra id to k ick thesmoking habit out of fear that theywill gain weight as a result. That’snot a good enough excuse, Talcottsaid. A person would have to gain100 pounds to equal the negativehea l th e f fec t s o f cont inuedsmoking, he said.

Nor is the weight-gain theorynecessarily true. Among recruits inbasic training — where smoking isdisallowed, meals are controlled andexercise is a must — there is virtuallyno weight gain, Talcott said.

Help is available for those whowish to quit but think they needhelp. DoD offers smoking cessation

c lasses in near ly a l l medica ltreatment facilities, and nicotine-replacement therapies are available.

DoD also is working with primarycare physicians to help them spottobacco use early and providemessages about quitt ing. TheTRICARE Web site,www.TRICARE.osd.mil, also offersinformation on why kicking the habitis a good idea and how to quit.

The military also is working tomake smoking less attractive byhitting servicemembers who smokein the wallet. The Army and AirForce Exchange Serv ice i srestricted to discounting tobaccoproducts no more than 5 percentbelow what they would cost outsidea military installation. This is achange from deeper discounts thatwere once offered, officials said.

Dental staff checks an Iraqi child as part of a medical screening conducted by Soldiers fromthe Stryker Brigade Combat Team in Mosul Tuesday.

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The Major Promotion Board is rapidlyapproaching. Eligible captains shouldbe reviewing their records and ensuringall documents are in place. The MajorSelection Board will convene Sept. 6.Particulars for the FY06 major boardinclude:Zones of consideration: All captainswith a date of rank between 01OCT99and 01JUN00 will compete in thePromotion Zone. Those officers with aDOR 30SEP99 and earlier will competeabove the zone. Captains with a date ofrank of 02JUN00 and 31MAR01 willcompete below the zone.Officer Record Brief: Signed ORBs arenot required. Eligible officers mustcertify their board files electronicallyusing MBF.

Majors should begin preparingfor Sept. 6 promotion board

My Board File: Eligible officers can nowreview their entire board files at https://www.hrc.army.mil by selecting the MBFicon. This allows officers in the zonesof consideration to view theperformance section of the OfficialMilitary Personnel File, photo andOfficer Record Brief. To sign-in, officersmust use their AKO log-in andpassword.Evaluation Reports: In order to beeligilble for consideration by the board,all mandatory or optional OERs must bereceived, error-free, in the EvaluationReports Branch no later than Aug. 26.Official Photo: All officers areencouraged to review their photo and/or submit a new one in accordance toAR 640-30, if required.Now is the time to make sure all recordsare in order and accurately updated.

Special to The Morning Calm WeeklyEighth U.S. Army G1

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By Spc. Chris Stephens2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

CAMP STANLEY — Survive,evade, resist and escape werewatchwords for Wolfpack SoldiersAug. 4-6 at Camp Stanley.

Soldiers from Battery D, 1stBattalion, 38th Field Artillery Regimentwent through an introductorySurvival, Evasion, Resistance andEscape course to learn how to reactto possible capture by enemy forces.

“We wanted the Soldiers tounderstand what they need to do, oncebehind enemy lines, to survive, evadecapture and if captured, resist allattempts by the enemy to extractmission-essential information fromthem,” said Capt. Augustus Tutu,battery commander.

Throughout the week, Soldiersreceived instruction on survival andevasion, Law of Land Warfare and theCode of Conduct.

“The Code of Conduct is the mostimportant thing,” said Chief WarrantOfficer Eddie Giron, prisoncommandant for the exercise. “It’ssomething everyone needs to live byif captured.”

After the classroom instructionportion of training, the practicalexercise began. Instructors droppedthe participants off miles outside ofCamp Stanley and told them to findtheir extraction points by midnight andto evade capture from the opposingforces until morning.

If the students were captured,enemy guards took them to a mockprisoner-of-war camp, where theywere sprayed with hoses, made to

perform hard labor and interrogatedby military police acting as OPFOR.

“We hosed them down with waterto give them the initial shock,beginning their mental stress,” Gironsaid. “Throughout the exercise, wedid what we could to push theirbuttons.”

Hard labor tasks included movingsandbags and digging up posts. Prisonguards loomed over the Soldiers,shouting and shoving to ensureprisoners continued to work. The taskof moving sandbags proved fruitlessfor the laborers; when one prisonerwould move a sandbag to a new pile,another prisoner would move it rightback.

“If the task is futile, it plays on theSoldier’s mind,” Giron said. “It’sanother tool the enemy might like to useagainst prisoners so they can get whatinformation they need out of them.”

When guards felt the Soldiers wereready to answer a few questions, theyescorted the prisoners to a buildingwhere military police waited tointerrogate them. To enhance mentalstress, many of the Soldiers had towait in a small room while guardsbanged on the door. Once the MPswere ready, Soldiers were taken intothe room one at a time.

“What was your mission?” askedCpl. Robert Maxfield, 55th MilitaryPolice Company, during a mockinterrogation.

“To serve the people of the UnitedStates of America,” a student prisonerresponded.

Guards lead a “prisoner”to a building where opposing forces interrogators await him. See SurvivalSurvivalSurvivalSurvivalSurvival, Page 6

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CAMP CASEY — Second Infantry Divisionartillerymen welcomed the new “Thunder Inn”dining facility Monday with a surf and turf inaugurallunch.

The FIRES Brigade, formally known asDIVARTY, is in the process of moving from CampStanley to Casey. A major step toward completingthe move is the grand opening of a place to eat.

“It took us about two weeks to make the movefrom Camp Stanley,” said Staff Sgt. LorenzoGreenwood, dining facility manager.

Some of the first customers through the doorwere Spc. William Chitty and Pvt. Brian Vorderburg.

“They did a good job,” Vorderburg said. “Thefood is good.”

Vorderburg's plate was covered with hugesteaming crab legs and a tender steak.

“We had meals like this at Stanley for specialoccasions,” Chitty said.

Greenwood said he was proud of his staff.“It was a lot of work,” he said. “We're still trying

to deal with getting all the equipment set up.”Much of the cooking equipment from the staff's

former dining facility used 110 volt power; however,in the new building the old equipment used 220 volt.

“It's causing a lot of power surges,” Greenwoodexplained. “We did the best we could to get thedining facility open.”

The dining facility, located in Building S-0033near the H221 Heliport, used to belong to the 1stBattalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment. Greenwoodsaid they took much of the cooking equipment andsupplies with them when they vacated the building.

“I looked around in other buildings here to comeup with the equipment we needed,” he said.

Greenwood said he hopes to feed around 300Soldiers a day.

“This morning we had about 110 Soldiers, butthat's probably just a matter of getting the wordout,” he said.

There are 19 Soldiers working at the ThunderInn. Some FIRES Brigade cooks are still at CampStanley.

Officials said they would like to make Thunder

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Spc. William Chitty (right) and Pvt. Brian Vorderburg, both ofFIRES Brigade, enjoy lunch at the new Thunder Inn dining facilityMonday.

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Inn the best dining facility on Camp Casey.“We were the number one dining facility at Camp

Stanley,” Greenwood said. “We can make thathappen.”

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Alcohol RestrictionsGeneral Order No. 1 is in effectthrough Sept. 3 for all U.S. andKorean Augmentation to the U.S.Army Soldiers in Warrior Country. Noalcohol will be consumed during thistime. Officials said this restriction willnot apply to U.S. Air Forcepersonnel, Department of Defensecivilians or contractors.

Labor Day EventsTito Puente Jr., the son of the famouslatin star, will perform live at 7 p.m.Sept. 5 at Camp Casey. Find out moreabout this salsa performer at http://www.titopuentejr.com.

CRC Block PartyCelebrate Labor Day at Camp RedCloud with live bands, food booths,a chili cook-off, door prizes, a taekwon do demonstration, sportingevents and inflatable games. Thefeatured band is “Wide Awake,”courtesy of Armed ForcesEntertainment. Events start at noonSept. 5 near Mitchell's Sports Grill.

Mitchell's Sports GrillStarting in August Camp Red CloudMitchell’s Sports Grill will feature:!A peel-n-eat shrimp special. Lookfor a half pound of shrimp servedwith cole slaw, ice tea or lemonadefor $8.95 from 5-8 p.m. Mondays.! 10-cent Wing Night will beTuesdays and Fridays.

FAST Class for TestScore Improvement

The Camp Red Cloud EducationCenter will offer a class to helpimprove your Army General Technicalscore from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday thruAug. 26. Education center officialswill offer a pretest at 8 a.m. everyMonday. Contact the center forinformation.

Band seeks VocalistThe 2nd Infantry Division WarriorBand is looking for a male vocalist.Soldiers E-3 to E-6 with at least sixmonths remaining in Korea areeligible. Soldiers must:!Be able to sing the National Anthemin Bb (starting pitch is an F), theWarrior March and the Army Song.!Present a professional appearanceand meet the standards set by AR600-9.! Obtain the consent of theircommand to be released to the bandbefore auditioning.Auditionees also may sing a song ina style of their choosing. Onceaccepted for the position, the Soldierwill be attached to the band. WarriorBand vocalists sing at ceremonies,as well as with the concert band andother ensembles as their talentswarrant. Contact Band Operations at732-6695 or 011-9497-0292.

Incheon Shuttle ServiceThe Camp Red Cloud IncheonExpress Shuttle now departs CRC at7:05 a.m. instead of at 6 a.m.

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Officials urge traffic safetyOfficials urge traffic safetyOfficials urge traffic safetyOfficials urge traffic safetyOfficials urge traffic safetyBy David McNallyArea I Public Affairs

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CAMP RED CLOUD — Area I officials are urging driversto use extreme caution and strict adherence to Korean trafficlaws when entering the main gate.

Many drivers cross the double yellow line and drive downthe opposite side of the road while rushing to make a leftturn into the Camp Red Cloud main gate while the trafficsignal is green.

“It really is extremely unsafe accessing CRC in themorning,” said Lt. Col. William Huber, U.S. Army Garrison,CRC commander.

The offenses, while they occur outside the installation,could affect on-post driving privileges.

The U.S. Army military police are monitoring the situation,talking with offenders and taking down license platenumbers, Huber said.

If warnings go unheeded officials said they would considerrevoking installation driving privileges.

Sgt. Maj. Ricardo Soto-Acevedo, CRC garrison sergeantmajor, said he wondered if people who drive like that offpost, will drive like that on post.

“Their driving habits don’t just change once they comethrough the gate,” he said. “Driving on post is a privilege.”

“This is especially a problem in the mornings,” Hubersaid. “We have been extremely lucky there have been noaccidents or someone killed.”

Route 39, the four-lane highway outside the CRC maingate is loaded with heavy traffic during most of the day.Because there is a left-turn signal into the installation, but noleft-turn lane, it is possible to have a green light and stillhave to wait. Most cars are not entering the base, butcontinuing straight.

Huber urged drivers to be patient. “People need to waituntil they have a green left-turn signal and a clear way to useit,” he said. “Going down the wrong side of the road just tosave a couple of minutes is not worth it.”

Most incoming base traffic during the morning rush houris from Korean employees and U.S. civilian workers.

Huber wants all drivers to understand he is concernedwith their safety. “Our luck may run out if we do not getthis under control,” he said.

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“Wrong answer!” Maxfield shouted.“Playing the role of an interrogator, my

job was to try to get basic informationout of the prisoners,” Maxfield explained.“We used bribery tactics to try to getanything we could out of them. We triedto make them as uncomfortable aspossible, but none of them budged.”

After interrogation, prisoners weresent back outside to continue hard laborbecause they would not give anyinformation.

Giron said his goal in training Soldiers

Many drivers decide not to wait for a clear, legal path into the Camp RedCloud main gate. Military officials said if drivers continue to enter theinstallation with an illegal left turn, their base driving privileges could berevoked.

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is to instill the will to survive. “Maintainfellowship with your fellow prisonersand find something to take your mindoff the task at hand,” he said. “Dosomething to get your mind off the painyou’re going through.”

For prisoner Pfc. Daniel Ward, smallvictories were the key to keeping up hiswill to survive.

“A little victory is a lot bigger than itseems,” Ward said. “It’s something thatcan keep you going that much longer.”

After the exercise ended, participants

and cadre reflected on the training.Tutu said one of the biggest lessons

students learned was the value ofteamwork.

“Teamwork is very importantthroughout all four stages of S.E.R.E.,”Tutu said, “either when alonecommunicating with the extraction teamduring your evasion, or in a groupestablishing a Chain of Command andduties once captured.”

For customers only

Garrison officials emphasized the Camp Casey Main Exchange and Commissary parking lot is for customers only. Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, U.S.Army Garrison, Camp Casey commander, said military vehicles cannot use the area for parking at any time. The garrison designated a parkinglot near Maude Hall for exchange and commissary employees.

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SUNGNAM — Area I Soldiers and civiliansjoined locals on the links Aug. 10 at the SungnamGolf Course for a friendly tournament.

The participants from Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, Area I, hosted thetournament to raiseunit funds, said Sgt.1st Class DanielMurrah, eventorganizer.

“The funds willgo toward holdingcompany events,buying company T-shirts and othermorale events for the Soldiers,” he said.

The tournament was divided into twocompetitions, one in the morning and one in theafternoon.

“The morning tournament was mostly non-U.S.affiliated players,” Murrah said, “but in the afternoonwe had a lot of U.S. military, Korean National Policeand even some of the cast of the show Phantom ofthe Opera.”

Capt. James N. Wright III, company commander,said the event was a good opportunity to interactwith the Korean community.

“This tournament was not only a fundraiser, butalso an event to bridge the cultural gap with ourKorean hosts,” Wright explained.

Winners took home prizes for best overall score,best female score, longest drive, closest to the pinand worst overall score. One of the sponsors enticed

competitors with a brand-new Lexus 330 to anyplayer who scored a hole-in-one, but no one couldmeet the challenge. Army and Air Force ExchangeService and Morale, Welfare and Recreation alsodonated baseball hats, golf balls, towels, phonecards and dinner tickets from Mitchell’s Club asdoor prizes.

Wright said his company raised over $3,500 atthe tournament, the most they haveraised at one event.

“The tournament was verysuccessful,” Murrah said. “Weraised a lot of money, and everyoneenjoyed themselves.”

Pvt. Dustin Rutledge, HHC, AreaI, said the best part of the day wasgetting to play at Sungnam.

“The golf course is awesome, just gorgeous,”Rutledge said. “I’d never heard about it before thistournament, and would never have made it downhere otherwise. The greens were great, there werea lot of hazards, and the rough was very tall. Itwas challenging but fun.”

Sungnam Golf Course is an MWR facility located18 miles southeast of Yongsan Garrison. The courseoffers 18 holes in over 7,000 yards; a clubhousewith locker room and shower facilities; a 20-stallcovered driving range; two practice putting greensand practice sand bunker; a full-service pro shop;a fleet of 100 electric golf carts; caddie service;golf lessons; and full dining and banquet facilities.

For information about Sungnam Golf Course, call736-3483.

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Torben Brookman, of the Seoul production of “Phantom of theOpera,” chips his ball onto the green at the Area I InvitationalGolf Tournament Aug. 10.

Below: First Sgt. Phillip Losalio, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, Area I, plays the course at Sungnam.

“The golf course is awesome,just gorgeous ... It waschallenging but fun.”

— Pvt. Dustin Rutledge

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YONGSAN — Forty three highschool English teachers from Daejeonvisited Yongsan Aug. 11, to gain first-hand experience with Americans andtour the base, described by one as “thelittle America inside Seoul.”

This satisfied one of the finalrequirements in training to become anEnglish teacher and also gave the groupvaluable insight into American culturethat they might not have been able toexperience in Daejeon.

“Language is much related toculture,” said Hwang Jung-hwan,English teacher. “English teachers needto learn more about American culturethan many other people, and it helps keepthings interesting in the classroom. Itcan be very rewarding learning from

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each other like this.”Most of the teachers instruct classes

of approximately 30 children in gradesseven through 12. In Korea, English isa required course from third gradeonward and is an important part of theSAT.

“English is very difficult for most kidsbut the ability to learn English is veryimportant,” said Kum Suk-young,English teacher. “English is not just anAmerican language anymore, it isbecoming an international language andyou need to know it to get into a goodcollege and get a good job.”

Many of the teachers were impressedwith “little America” and wished the tourhad allowed them more time to meet andinteract with the people of Yongsan.

“When I first came here I was verysurprised by the size of the base and

the beauty of the landscape,” said KangMin-jung. “I wish that I could havespent just a few more hours here. I

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felt like I had visited America.”

Kum Suk-young, an English teacher from Daejeon City tours the Yongsan library with her colleaguesAug.11. The teachers visited Yongsan Garrison in an effort to comprehend the U.S. Army andAmerican curricula.

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Kids learn ‘Safety First’ through Bike Safety RodeoBy Cpl. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs

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Andrew Stephens puts up a hand signal during the bike safety lesson.

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Evan Boone, middle, is about to start a bike race with other buddies at the front line. In conjuctionwith the Area II Safety Office, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education office held a Bike SafetyRodeo Aug. 11 in hopes of helping kids understand the importance of safety.

Above: Pfc. Ryan Jones, Special ReactionTeam, 94th MP Battalion, adjusts EmilyBoone's helmet during the Bike Safety Rodeo.

Right: Maria Turmaln,left, smiles afterwinning a new bike in the Bike Safety Rodeoraffle Aug. 13.

YONGSAN — Area II kids attendeda Bike Safety Rodeo held at thecommissary parking lot Aug.13 tolearn the importance of safety whenriding a bicycle.

The Bike Safety Rodeo is one ofseveral annual events the Yongsan DrugAbuse Resistance Education office hostsin conjunction with Area II’s SafetyOffice to get kids in Area II to be awareof the important slogan, ‘Safety First.’

“This safety event is a greatopportunity for all of us. We need to teachour kids right so we can keep everybodysafe on the road,” said Col. Ronald C.Stephens, Area II commander.

During the event, accompanied byparents, kids learned how to put onsafety gear and perform basic bicyclemaintenance through several courses.

Following the bicycle safety andmaintenance instruction at five differentstations led by Soldiers from the Special

Reaction Team, kids carried out a bikerace by themselves in compliance withsafety regulations.

For their successful completion of theentire course, a certificate of bicycle safetyand giveaways, including three bicycles,were awarded at the end of the event.

“This is a great event for kids. Anykid who is going to plan on riding abicycle to school or for recreation shoulddefinitely come to the event, becausethose SRT Soldiers have a vast experiencein bicycles and teach many informativethings to those interested in bicycles,”said Pfc. Rachel Hebner, DARE officer,142 Military Police Company.

Sponsored by USO and Morale,Welfare and Recreation, the second BikeSafety Rodeo will be held 10 a.m. – 1p.m. Aug. 27 at Hannam Village. Anyoneinterested in the Bike Safety Rodeo isasked to call 724-4290 or e-mailadam.mark.barnette@korea.army.mil.

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YONGSAN — It is raining hard outside, withcracks of thunder and flashes of lightning. Suddenly,the lights go out and all operations are paralyzed.The whole area is plunged into confusion and peopleare getting frustrated by the inclement weather andthe loss of their important work files.

Coming to the rescue of those impatiently waitingfor lights, a man nicknamed “Godzilla” climbs powerpoles at the risk of his own life and limb to save thedisturbed area. In a few moments, his proficiencyin electricity equipment enables all of YongsanGarrison to be brightly lit and stabilized. Pausing tomake sure everything is “good to go,” Godzilla thendescends the power pole with a sense ofaccomplishment and, some might say, even joy.

This gigantic monster of a man is 65-year-oldChon Chae-son, an electrician with theArea IISupport Activity Directorate of Public Works UtilitiesDivision. For 47 years, Chon has devoted himself tohelping maintain a high quality of life for those servingat Yongsan Garrison in Seoul.

He began working for U.S. Forces Korea in 1958.“The economic situation in South Korea was so

terrible,” said Chon. “It wasn’t unusual for mostpeople to skip a meal once a day. To make it much

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worse, my father passed away so early that I had toquit school to support my family as a bread winner.”

Thanks to an American Soldier stationed in hishometown of Yeoju, Chon began his long relationshipwith the U.S. Army.

“The first job I got on the base there was to do aregular function check on heating units in thebarracks. Even if I had a difficult time getting usedto the totally different environment, I tried to workharder than any other worker so I could keep myselfand my family from poverty,” said Chon. “Just onedecade ago, I didn’t buy lunch in a restaurant in orderto save slight money. My lunchbox has been a goodmate to me.”

In his many years of service, Chon has workedas mechanical engineer, a security guard and as anelectrician. He took a break in 1979, and went toIran to work as a construction worker, but eventuallyreturned to USFK and the Area II Support ActivityDPW, where he earned the nickname, “Godzilla.”

“Mr. Chon got the nickname ‘Godzilla’ becauseof his aggressive nature in correcting a problemduring a power outage. He is an aggressive and hard-working gentleman.” said Arthur Gartner, chief ofthe Directorate of Public Works’ Electrical Branch.

“The U.S. Army labor regulation set the retirementage of the electric workers at 60 for fear of unexpected

accidents,” said Chon. His command extended him,so Chon was able to work longer. He said he is stilldriven by the need to help people. “I am constantlydoing my best to make sure my clients can work in acozy and bright environment,” said Chon.

YONGSAN — Vacation Bible Schoolran from Aug. 8-12 at South Post Chapel,putting nearly 300 kids on the roster toexperience this year’s theme, theSerengeti Trek.

This annual summer program, heldevery year just before the start of school,is designed to teach elementary school-age children about the Bible and otherfundamental Christian values. Helpingthem in their journey are five animals thatpreach a new value every day: Zacharythe Zebra, Roary the Lion, Elaine the Crane,Gigi the Giraffe and Lug the elephant.

“We want to teach the children aboutGod, and the animals are just another wayto help them relate and make it fun,” saidMaj. Susan Argueta, music director. “Themusic has been very popular, plus thereare skits and snacks that all tie in to theday’s theme. Everybody seems to have agreat time doing it.”

The daily themes, each taught by oneof the cartoon animals, are “know God,”“talk to God,” “tell about God,” “loveGod” and “work for God.” Each lessonis related to a particular biblical story that

Bible School provides Christian fun for childrenBy Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

the kids can then use as a theme for therest of the day.

“Today we are telling the story of Danielin the lions den,” said Sherry Alexander,program coordinator. “The kids get to playa game where they pretend to be lions,and then we’ll eat a snack that’s designedto look like a lion. It all ties in, and it’ssupposed to be fun.”

According to Alexander, the songs andexcitement often begin to affect thevolunteer help and the program can be asmuch fun for helpers as it is for the kids.

“I decided I should volunteer becauseit’s always a good idea to help little kidslearn about God,” said ErickaWitkowski. “It’s been fun and everyonehas a good time.”

Though the favorite activity is stillsnack time, there are some indicationsthat the kids are learning something thatmay go with them and help them in therest of their lives.

“They talk about God a lot and tell usthat he loves us,” said Sarah Park, 7. “Ilike to hear that, and it makes me happythat I came.”

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Above: Maj. Susan Argueta, music director,sings along with her son, Alec Argueta, andErin Ray before Vacation Bible School Aug. 9.

The preschoolers are separated from the older children taking part in Vacation Bible School, Aug.8-12, and hold their own classes on the first floor of the South Post Chapel. The Vacation BibleSchool advised children along five daily themes: know God, talk to God, tell about God, loveGod and work for God.

Left: Eunice Kim asks a question at the craftstable, where a long line of children create braclets.

Soyon Barber, a parent volunteer at the Vacation Bible School, instructs several children from hergroup in one of the daily lessons Aug. 9 at South Post Chapel.

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Nicknamed ‘Godzilla,’ Chon Chae-son, 65- year-old electricianin Utilities Division, Directorate of Public Works, Area II SupportActivity, climbs a power pole on South Post to conduct a regularsafety check on electric wires.

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USO visits students at Kangwha IslandUSO visits students at Kangwha IslandUSO visits students at Kangwha IslandUSO visits students at Kangwha IslandUSO visits students at Kangwha IslandBy Sgt. Park Jin-wooArea II Public Affairs

KANGWHA ISLAND — A group of14 Soldiers and USO volunteers attendedthe Bukbu Summer English Camp, July27, in order to spend time with the childrenand relax around Kangwha Island.

A group of foreigners is invited everyyear to participate in the event, consistingof 80 Korean middle school childrengathered from various schools in Incheon.

“We had first established relationshipswith the U.S. Army through the USOvirtues program and we had visitedYongsan through invitations from USOseveral times. So, we decided to invitethe U.S. military over in return,” said JungEu-jung, camp supervisor.

“This relationship with the U.S. militaryprovides the children an opportunity toexperience first hand what American peopleare like and what the U.S. military is like,instead of just reading about them throughother sources,” she added.

The group was welcomed at KangwhaIsland with a welcome ceremonyincluding a speech from ChrisBeenhouwer, USO program manager.

“Today they are here to share and talkabout their homes, family, their differentcultures and they are also here to learn aboutyour interests and your friends and families,and I hope you guys together will maybemake some new friends or new big brothersand sisters and at the same time I hope you

guys can be enriched by these youngstudents here,” said Beenhouwer.

Each Soldier and volunteer was assigneda class of students to spend the day with.They made introductions to each other,talking about their hometowns, their jobs inthe military and answering any otherquestions the students had.

“The children were great. I couldn’thave asked for a better group of children.Right from the start they were asking abunch of questions about what I do andthey were so curious,” said Sgt. LucasBenson, 2-52 Aviation Battalion.

The tour was conducted visiting varioushistorical monuments and museums locatedthroughout the Island of Kangwha.

“I learned about various programs onNew Horizons Day and I thought I shouldtry to get involved with the community asbest as I can,” said Spc. Leon A. Eldridge,2-52nd Avn. Bn. “I am glad I did becausethe children were great. I think we bothlearned a little about each other.”

The tour ended late afternoon and thegroup parted, exchanging contact numbersand e-mails to stay in touch.

“I had a lot of time to talk to the kidsand I feel good that we can make animpression on these young children. I thinkeveryone should volunteer at least once tothis kind of good relations programs. Itnot only gives you a chance to explore,but it is a chance to interact with thecommunity,” said Staff Sgt. Mark

Rodriguez, Special Operations Command.“I was usually a little nervous and scared

when I saw U.S. Soldiers,” said Kim Ki-min, 16, a student at the camp. “After today

I realize I don’t need to be scared of themso much. I had a good time and they werevery friendly.”

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Staff Sgt. Mark Rodriguez greets a student teaching him to say "wassup."PHOTOS BY SGT. PARK JIN WOO

Right: Spc. Leon Eldridge and two middleschool students from the Bukbu English Campwalk while studying their guide book.

Above: Students and USO members walk intoGwangsong dondae to begin their tour. TheGwangsong dondae is a battery built in 1679 toprotect the sea lanes from incoming ships.

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Hospital AppointmentsThe 121st General Hospital will experiencea decrease in available appointments incertain specialties through Aug. 29. Theemergency room will remain open. Forinformation, call 737-6890.

Labor Day Block PartyRaise money for your unit at the LaborDay Block Party. The deadline to reservea selling space is Saturday. The party itselfwill be noon – 6 p.m. Sept. 4, in front ofMoyer Community Services Center andMain Post Club. For information and toregister, call 738-5254.

Hannam Bike RodeoA Bike Rodeo for youths, ages 5-15 willbe held 10 a. m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 27 in HannamVillage. The rodeo will include bikemaintenance and safety tips, an obstaclecourse, a bike race and a raffle of twobicycles. Participants will receive acertificate of completion and will be eligiblefor prizes. For information, call the DrugAbuse Resistance Education office at 724-4290.

AFSC WelcomeThe American Forces Spouses’ Club willhost a welcome and activities sign-up 10a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Dragon HillLodge. Join the group for their annualmembership drive, enjoy lightrefreshments and learn more about the

information, call 738-5311.

Labor Day JamThe Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter,Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host aLabor Day Jam 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Sept. 4 inthe Naija Ballroom. Tickets cost $15 inadvance and $20 at the door. Proceedsgo towards scholarships and othercommunity projects. For information,call 010-8697-7836.

Soccer and Flag FootballThe deadline to enter the Area IIintramural soccer and the Area IIintramural flag football leagues is Sept.5. Coaches meetings will be held atCollier Field House at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 forsoccer and at 2 p.m. the same day forflag football. Both leagues start Sept. 10.For information, call 736-4032.

Case Lot SaleThe Yongsan commissary is holding aMega Case Lot Sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept.10 and 11. Come out and enjoy savingson a variety of brands. For information,call 736-7070.

Photo ContestThe 2005 Korea-wide photo contest isopen to all U.S. servicemembers onactive duty, Army reserve, familymembers, retirees and Department ofDefense civilians. Deadline is Sept. 30and the award ceremony will be Oct. 25.There are five categories to enter:people, places, things, military life andexperimental processes. In addition, the

three classes will be black and whiteprints, color prints and short film.Winning entries will be forwarded to theAll-Army Photo Contest. Forinformation, call 738-5254 or contactMWR Arts and Crafts.

School RegistrationParents may register their elementary,middle and high school students at theSchool Registration Office in Room 121of the Community Service Building,Bldg. 4106, on Yongsan South Post. Abirth certificate or passport and a shotrecord are required to registerkindergarten and first-grade students.Command sponsorship or othereligibility documentation must also bepresented for all students, dependingupon military service affiliation oremployment status. For information, call

738-7707.

Commander’s HotlineArea II residents who have questionsor comments for the Area II commandercan voice them by e-mailingareaiitownhall@korea.army.mil or bycalling 738-3484.

News and NotesDeadlines

Deadline for submission to News andNotes is Friday prior to the next week’spublication. Announcements will bepublished on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Submit items for publication tochristopher.m.selmek@korea.army.mil.Each announcement should include who,what, when, where and a point-of-contact phone number. For information,call 753-7352.

The Korean American Association issponsoring a special concert of theKorean Symphony Orchestra for UnitedNations Command, Combined ForcesCommand and U.S. Forces Korea membersand families, 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at the ConcertHall in the Seoul Arts Center. Advancereservations required. To reserve freeconcert tickets, call 723-4685 no laterthan Aug. 31. Free tickets may be pickedup at the USFK Community RelationsOffice, Bldg. 2514, Yongsan Main Post infront of the Balboni Theater Sept. 2 andSept. 6.

Free Concert offered Sept. 7MWR buses will be available totransport personnel from Yongsan MainPost to the Seoul Arts Center and return.Round-trip bus fare is $3 per person.Personnel planning to ride the bus tothe concert must pay for bus tickets inadvance. Bus tickets may be purchasedno later than Sept. 2 at the Multi-GameRoom Information Desk, 723-3291,located in the Moyer CommunityServices Center, Yongsan Main Post.The buses will depart from Moyer at 6:45p.m. and return at about 10:30 p.m. MWRwill not refund unused bus tickets.

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KUNSAN AIR BASE — U.S.servicemembers stationed in theRepublic of Korean continue to performa vital role in maintaining stability in theregion and they remain committed todefend the freedoms of those living inthis country, according to the U.S.Forces Korea’s top enlisted man.

During a stop at Kunsan Aug. 9,Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler saidthe dedication of Soldiers, airmen, sailorsand Marines based on the peninsula haskept the peace for the last 53 years.

“What we do here in the Republic ofKorea is very important because it [also]allows our armed services to focus theirattention on the War on Terror, and that’svery important,” said the commandsergeant major, who also serves as thesenior enlisted person for United NationsCommand, Combined Forces Commandand the 8th U.S. Army Command. “Ifwe didn’t maintain that ‘ready to fighttonight’ mentality, other [countries]might make some very poor decisionsthat we would have to deal with.”

Speaking to Soldiers and airmen atthe base theater, the 32-year careerinfantryman said assignments to placeslike Kunsan pose unique challenges fornoncommissioned officers entrustedwith training their people and nurturingup-and-coming leaders. Korea is a

USFK’s top NCO visits Kunsan ‘Wolf Pack’By Master Sgt. Brian Orban8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

“leadership laboratory” where the focuson one mission and one fight offersfewer distractions to allow NCOs andofficers to build strong leaders over thecourse of 12 short months, he said.

He added that these short, 12-monthtours makes assignments to Koreaextremely challenging for today’s leadersbecause they have an extremely shortamount of time to train their people. Bythe time troops adjust to the mission inKorea, it’s time for them to leave, saidthe sergeant major, who is now servinghis third tour on the peninsula.

During his town hall meeting at the

theater, Wheeler said quality of life atKunsan and other installations in Koreawill receive millions of dollars in neededimprovements over the next severalyears. The command sergeant majorpointed to the $400 million inimprovements currently planned atCamp Humphreys as an example ofwhat awaits other bases.

Meanwhile, Kunsan has opened anew fitness center, base exchange,commissary and two dormitories in thepast 12 months, with construction underway to build a new eight-story dormitorybehind the base chapel.

Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler chats with Soldiers at Kunsan Air Base Aug. 9. During his visit,the U.S. Forces Korea command sergeant major shared some of his concerns with the Soldiers.

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“In past years, an assignment to Koreawas once dreaded by servicemembersof all military branches … becausehistorically the quality of life wasn’twhere it should be,” Wheeler said.

“We want Korea to be the assignmentof choice. Only by improving the servicemembers’ quality of life are we going tobe able to turn it into the assignment ofchoice. We want servicemembers towant to come to Korea, and we owe itto our sons and daughters of Americato give them our best.”

Turning to other issues, the commandsergeant major focused on the U.S.military’s move to joint basing toconsolidate U.S. forces onto fewer militaryinstallations stateside as well as overseas.

Joint basing is the way of the futureand good fiscal sense to be able toconsolidate, he said. For example, FortLewis and McChord Air Force Base nearSeattle share a fence line but have separatehousing and recreation facilities. Underjoint basing, the installations wouldconsolidate these types of facilities inaddition to merging military operations intofewer, but larger organizations, which inturn saves limited defense dollars.

“The armed service of the future isgoing to be joint. After all, we can’t besuccessful in our Army operationswithout the Air Force’s help, and weneed to be able to know how to operatetogether,” Wheeler said.

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StealthPG-13

Batman BeginsPG-13

StealthPG-13

Batman BeginsPG-13

The Perfect ManPG

StealthPG-13

Charlie and theChocolate Factory

PG-13

Batman BeginsPG-13

Mr. & Mrs.Smith PG-13

Land ofthe Dead R

The Perfect ManPG

The Perfect ManPG

Land ofthe Dead R

StealthPG-13

Batman BeginsPG-13

No Show

Land ofthe Dead R

Land ofthe Dead R

Land ofthe Dead R

Land ofthe Dead R

Land ofthe Dead R

Charlie and theChocolate Factory

PG-13

The Perfect ManPG

No Show No Show Batman BeginsPG-13

Dukes ofHazzard PG-13

Dukes ofHazzard PG-13

Mr. & Mrs.Smith PG-13

Dukes ofHazzard PG-13

Land ofthe Dead R

Batman BeginsPG-13

Dukes ofHazzard PG-13

The Perfect ManPG

Dukes ofHazzard PG-13

Dukes ofHazzard PG-13

Dukes ofHazzard PG-13

Land ofthe Dead R

Land ofthe Dead R

Batman BeginsPG-13

Batman BeginsPG-13

Dukes ofHazzard PG-13

Mr. & Mrs.Smith PG-13

Mr. & Mrs.Smith PG-13

Mr. & Mrs.Smith PG-13

Madagascar PG Madagascar PG Madagascar PGBecause of

Winn-DixiePG-13

Monster-In-LawPG-13

Because ofWinn-Dixie

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Monster-In-LawPG-13

Monster-In-LawPG-13

The Perfect ManPG

The Perfect ManPG

TheHoneymooners

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The IslandPG-13

The IslandPG-13

Batman BeginsPG-13

The IslandPG-13

Sisterhood of theTraveling Pants

PG

Mr. & Mrs.Smith PG-13

The Adventuresof Sharkboy and

Lavagirl PG

The Dukes of HazzardThe Dukes of HazzardThe Dukes of HazzardThe Dukes of HazzardThe Dukes of HazzardBo and Luke Duke, who withthe help of their eye-catchingcousin Daisy and moonshine-running Uncle Jesse, try andsave the family farm frombeing destroyed by HazzardCounty’s corruptcommissioner Boss Hogg.Their efforts constantly findthe “Duke Boys” eludingauthorities in “The GeneralLee,” their famed 1969orange Dodge Charger thatkeeps them one step aheadof the dimwitted antics of thesmall southern town’s SheriffColtrane.

The Island -- The Island -- The Island -- The Island -- The Island -- Lincoln isa resident of a seeminglyutopian but contained facilityin the mid 21st century. Likeall of the inhabitants of thiscarefully controlledenvironment, Lincoln hopes tobe chosen to go to the “TheIsland” - reportedly the lastuncontaminated spot on theplanet. But Lincoln soondiscovers that everythingabout his existence is a lie.He and all of the otherinhabitants of the facility areactually human clones whoseonly purpose is to provide“spare parts” for their originalhuman counterparts.

Stealth --Stealth --Stealth --Stealth --Stealth -- The Navydevelops a fighter jet pilotedby an artificial intelligencecomputer. The jet is placedon an aircraft carrier in thePacific to learn combatmanuevers from the humanpilots aboard. But when thecomputer develops a mindof its own, it’s the humanswho are charged withstopping it before it incites awar.

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Land ofthe Dead R

Land ofthe Dead R

Batman BeginsPG-13

Batman BeginsPG-13

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The Perfect ManThe Perfect ManThe Perfect ManThe Perfect ManThe Perfect ManHolly conceives the perfectplan for the perfect man— animaginary secret admirer whowill romance her mother Jeanand boost her shaky self-esteem. When the virtualrelationship takes off, Hollyfinds herself having toproduce the suitor, borrowingher friend’s charming andhandsome Uncle Ben as theface behind the e-mails, notesand gifts. Holly must resort toincreasingly desperatemeasures to keep the rusealive and protect her mom’snewfound happiness, almostmissing the real perfect manwhen he does come along.

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Sometimes we face difficultdecisions, trying to determine what isright. While stationed overseas, someare tempted to live differently than theydo back home. Circumstances are notalways clear, and situations are notalways simple.

Even those who are trying to “do theright thing” may find it challenging whenthey are in unfamiliar territory. Evenmore complex is the challenge offiguring out what is right at a particulartime. Some things are right or wrong inand of themselves, while others may bemore cultural or situational.

How can we tell? Here are some

questions we can ask to help identifywhat is right:

! What does the Scripture say? Onmany issues, Scriptures give simple andclear instruction. Following God’steaching is always the right course.

! What does my heart say? Godencourages us to listen to our ownhearts. This may seem confusing,because one person’s heart may have adifferent answer than another’s. Weshould respect each other’s decisions,but we should never violate what ourown heart tells us.

! What do people I respect say?Asking someone we trust, like a parent,teacher, or chaplain may be helpful.Other persons may have already thought

through the issue and may have valuableinsight for us.

! How will this decision affect myrelationship with God? Anything thathinders our relationship with God shouldbe avoided, even if it is not bad in itself.We should participate in activities thatstrengthen our faith.

! How will this decision affect myown health and well-being? A lot of ethicalissues relate to our physical and mentalhealth. God created us, and encouragesus to take good care of our bodies.

! How will this decision affect myrelationships with others? As we respecteach other, we should be careful not toallow our ethical decisions to separateus. We can respect each other’s liberty,

while adhering to our own limits.! How will this decision affect the

faith of others? Each person’s exampleinfluences others. We want all of ouractions to encourage and inspire faith.

Pray through the questions, askingGod to guide you in your decision.Boldly accept the freedoms we have infaith and enjoy life as God intends. Atthe same time, diligently obey the limits,which are really for our own good.Accept personal responsibility for yourchoices and their consequences.

When in doubt, wait for God to showyou the best way. God is not trying tohide what is best from us. As we seekGod, we can decide the best way inevery situation.

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Boryeong Mud FestivalBoryeong Mud FestivalBoryeong Mud FestivalBoryeong Mud FestivalBoryeong Mud Festival

BORYEONG CITY – The 8thAnnual Boryeong Mud Festival is aweek-long celebration held everysummer in South Korea.

People from all around the worldparticipate in events such as mudsliding, mud wrestling and beachactivities.

Known for its mud, Boryeong hasbeen promoting the positive affects themud in this region has on skin andbeauty for years. The festival began asa way to promote a variety of mud-basedcosmetic products. It’s grown over theyears to attract more visitors to the area.

“Since I came to Korea four yearsago, I’ve heard how fun the mudfestival was. I gained a lot from thisexperience. It was everything Ithought it would be,” said Jill Reiner,an English teacher in Seoul.

“I met new people and made a fewfriends. I had a lot of fun getting reallymuddy together. I would highlyrecommend others to go.”

Reiner was one of 90 people whotraveled south to the festival with theAdventure Korea Travel Club. For thepast four years, Adventure Korea hasorganized trips to this event.

According to the Trip Coordinator,Suk Jin-Park from South Je0llaProvince, there is so much more thanthe club scene in Korea. Theorganization’s purpose is to encourageforeigners to get out and see Korea.

“Our purpose is to provide otheroptions for foreigners to get out andsee Korea. We plan outdoor activitiesevery weekend to promote our cultureand what our country has to offer,”Park said.

“Visitors get to see the real Korea

and meet the good people that residehere.”

The festival kicked off July 16 andended July 22. Each day, large mudbath tubs were filled for visitors toclimb into and slather themselves withthe smooth substance.

Rainy weather on the opening daydidn’t stop the party goers. Theevening had a mud street parade,fireworks and bonfires as part of thecelebration.

On the beach, participants playedin a mud soccer game or simplyenjoyed the water. Kayaks and innertubes were also available for a smallrental fee.

Many of the photos on the festival’sWeb site depict a majority of non-Koreans partaking in the festivities.Still, there are many Koreans whoenjoy sharing this festival side-by-sidewith foreigners.

“I thought that the festival would bea bunch of foreigners having fun in themud while the Koreans stood by anddid not participate. This was not thecase,” said Capt. Robert Amstead ofHeadquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 8th United States Army, fromMission Viejo, Calif. “There were avariety of nationalities there andeveryone was enjoying the festivitiesand having a good time.”

Amstead drove down to the sitewith a group of friends for theweekend.

“I have gone to many festivals inKorea, so once I heard about the MudFestival, I wanted to go. It was betterthan I expected and a really goodtime,” Amstead added.

The Mud Festival Internet site(www.mudfestival.or.kr) providesinformation about the festival.

By Stacy OuelletteEighth U.S. Army Future Operations

Slip-sliding away at Korean beachfrontthrills foreign and local visitors alike

Festival-goers caked in mud slide downthe tongue of a huge inflatable shark at the BoryeongMud Festival. The festival,held each summer, attracts foreigners and locals out to enjoy thebeach, water sports and entertainment like mud wrestling. There is always plenty of mud onhand, which many plaster on their bodies like a cosmetic.

Visitors walk along Boryeong beach during the mud festival July 16-22.

Buckets of mud await festival-goers.Mud-covered guests pose for a photo.

Locals carefully exit this attraction after wrestling each other in the mud.

PHOTOS BY STACY OUELLETTE

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Rockers Tour Area IArmed Forces Entertainment andMorale, Welfare and Recreation haveteamed up to bring the rock ‘n’ rollgroup, Jason James & the Bay StateHouse Rockers, to Area I installations.The group will perform at CampStanley’s Reggies Friday, CampHovey’s Iron Triangle Aug. 26, CampRed Cloud’s Mitchell’s Aug. 28 andCamp Casey’s Primo’s Aug. 30. Eachshow begins at 7 p.m. for information,call 732-6819.

Wrestling SuperstarsVisit Stanley

Armed Forces Entertainment willpresent Wrestling Superstars atmilitary installations across theRepublic of Korea. World WrestlingAssociation stars such as “ThePatriot,” Brandi Wine and AllisonDanger will meet in the ring, and holdautograph and photo sessions atCamp Walker, Friday, and CampStanley Fitness Center, Sunday.Matches will begin at 7 p.m. and arefree and open to the public. Theautograph and photo sessions willbegin one hour prior to the match.For information, call 732-6819

Tour Program Heats Upin August

The Camp Red Cloud CommunityAct iv i ty Cente r i s o f fe r ing abungee jumping tour Saturday.Interested individuals may registerat the nearest installation CAC.Buses for the bungee jumping tourswill depart the CAC at 8 a.m. theday of the event. For information,call 732-6246.

Golf Course BreakfastThe Camp Casey Golf CourseRestaurant is serving breakfast from6-9 a.m., Monday thru Friday. Forinformation, call 730-4334.

Bowling Center SpecialsThe Camp Casey Bowling Center offersmany special events during the summermonths, including:Purchase a Mean Gean’s Burger combomeal or 14” pizza and get one free gameas part of the free bowling program, 11a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday thru Friday;The Camp Hovey Bowling Centeroffers Dollar Bowling Sunday thruThursday. For information, call 730-5168.

Submitting to TMCWTo have an event or activity highlightedin The Morning Calm Weekly, sendevent information and a point of contactname and telephone number, toMorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil.All submissions are subject to editingto ensure they meet publicationstandards.

Army lent tech supportto ‘The Great Raid’

JON HEWITT

Actors Alphonso Gordon Mills and Avery Fields (standing) and Staff Sgt. Cedric Dupinsand Kereta Mills, rehearse a scene from Musical Memories, a look at yesteryearsthrough song, dance and literature, will be staged by the Area Community TheatreMusic & Theatre Branch Aug. 26-28 at the Moyer Theatre, Building 2259. Showtimesare 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27 and 2 p.m. Aug. 28. General seating is available at $3each. For information, call John Wood at 723-5721.

Staff Sgt Cedric Dupins and Heejung Gilbert rehearse ascene from Musical Memories. Billed as a revue of the1930s and 1940s, the production will also include musicfrom “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Cats,”and other contemporary musicals.

Making ‘Memories’

YONGSAN — Area II Military Idolcontestants have about two moreweeks to register for the Army-widetalent contest affiliated with the“American Idol” television show.

Contestants must register at theMoyer Community Services Center byAug. 31, according to Mario Farrulla,chief of recreation for the Area IISupport Activity.

Competition will begin 7 p.m. Sept.1 at the Main Post Club UptownLounge. Contestants need to be readywith an unaccompanied song in orderto participate. The song must be longerthan 90 seconds and no longer than 4-1/2 minutes. Judges, localentertainment and music professionals,will determine which contestantsadvance to the next round Sept. 8.

Sept. 8, contestants need to bring aCD with the song they plan to sing thatnight. Only one song per performancewill be accepted. Contestants may electto sing a different song each time theyadvance. Judges and the audience willdecide who advances.

Contestants will be interviewedfrom 1-3 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Main PostClub. The interviews will be sent tothe U.S. Army Community FamilySupport Center for promotion of theMilitary Idol contest.

Judges will critique performancesSept. 23 and 30, but only the audiencewill vote for contestants to advance.

Contestants who would like torehearse their performance maycontact Music and Theater BranchDirector John Wood at 723-5721.

For information, call 738-5254.

Deadline nearing forArea II Military Idolhopefuls to sign upArea II Public AffairsBy Maj. F. Lee Reynolds

Army News Serv ice “The crew that I worked withon this production ... had adesire to ‘do it right’ ...”

David Cole,U.S. Army Center for Military History

LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood andthe Army continued their cooperativeassociation with the making of the film“The Great Raid.”

Set in the Philippines near the endWorld War II, “The Great Raid” tellsthe true story of the rescue of 500Prisoners of War by the 6th RangerBattalion and Filipino guerillas.

Infiltrating 30 miles behind Japaneselines, the Rangers risked everything tosave men imprisoned for almost threeyears at the infamous CabanatuanJapanese POW camp.

To provide an accurate portrayal ofevents, the film makers reached out tothe Army for technical assistance.

“We reviewed the script foraccuracy and gave advice on thingsunique to Army language,” said Maj.Todd Breasseale, Army Public Affairsoffice in Los Angeles.

However, the Army support wentwell beyond advice on language. DavidCole of the U.S. Army Center forMilitary History worked as thehistorical and technical advisor for thefilm. “My reviews covered historicalaccuracy in the storyline, appropriatemilitary action and in some cases forcontinuity,” said Cole.

According to Cole, some of the in-depth technical information includedthe types of U.S. and Japaneseweapons and equipment, uniforms andthe specific color of paint used onequipment. Even the actual 6th Rangerstationary letterhead and maps carriedduring the raid were duplicated.

Cole also helped locate the four survivingP-61 aircraft from World War II and providedspecifications on U.S. Army Branch and rankinsignia used in the southwest Pacific Areain World War II.

There were also several proceduralpoints that took persuasion.

“It was difficult to get across theconcept that privates don’t hang aroundwith officers,” Cole said. “I still had toconvince people that first sergeants do not‘take the point’ during the march.”

Hollywood can’t be expected to knowevery detail about the Army, officials said.They pointed out that’s why the ArmyPublic Affairs office in Los Angeles andthe Center of Military History contributean essential element to the accuracy ofArmy-based projects. It adds credibility tothe film and provides an accurate andpositive image of the Army to the Americanpublic, officials said.

The film makers can use the informationor choose to ignore it. But, as seen with“The Great Raid,” they reached out to theArmy from the beginning to make the movieas accurate as possible.

“Fortunately, the crew that I worked withon this production were very professionaland had a desire to ‘do it right’ for which Iam very grateful,” Cole said.

(Editor’s Note: Maj. F. Lee Reynolds iswith USAR, 361st Press CampHeadquarters, Fort Totten, New York.)

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Maj. Raymond Robinson Jr.

CAMP HUMPHREYS – “UniformedSoldiers are our first priority intreatment,” said Col. Samuel W.Snelson, officer in charge of the CampH u m p h r e y sDental Clinic.“That includes ourassigned KATUSASoldiers.”

Snelson wasa d d r e s s i n gattendees at theAug. 9 TownHal l Meet ingc o n c e r n i n gopt ions fordental treatmentin Korea forthose no t inuniform.

“ A f t e rt rea t ing ourSoldiers, we cant rea t o therpr ior i t ies on aspace available basis as our verylimited resources will allow,” hesaid. “But there is an alternative towaiting for space-a treatment.

“Under TRICARE Dental, thosewho qualify for coverage can getexcellent dental care from Koreandental professionals,” he said. “Andbecause you are in Korea, mosttypes of treatment will cost nothingexcept the monthly enrollment fee.”

TRICARE Dental Insurance is ad i f fe ren t p rogram f rom theTRICARE Medical with which mostpeople are familiar. For one thing itrequires a separate enrollment. Fora fami ly of four the month lyenrollment fee might run as muchas $24.

“ I t ’s a barga in ,” Sne lsoncontinued. “Enrolled members willpay 50 percen t o f the fee forpros thodont ic , or thodont ic and

In order to access Korean dental careunder TRICARE Dental rules, a membermust be examined at the clinic and havea non-availability referral form.

Snelson said that anyone whowants to see a den t i s t underTRICARE rules will get the examand non-availability referral.

“I just want to make the pointthat people who need dental careshould not wait for a better day,”said the colonel. “Space availablecare is limited now, and is growing

some res tora t ive se rv ices .Everything else from diagnostic andcleaning services to oral surgery andpost surgical services, are fullycovered.”

“Members pay for care when it’sreceived,” sa idSgt . Kenne thR o b e r t s ,TRICARE DentalRepresentative atthe clinic, “butthey wi l l bereimbursed in fullin about th reeweeks.

“That ’s fa rbe t te r than thecost of servicesunder theprogram in thes ta tes ,” hec o n t i n u e d .“There, based onrank, an insuredmember will payanywhere f rom20 percent to 50

percen t fo r every th ing exceptdiagnostic, emergency and mostpreventive services which are fullycovered.

“Considering that the level ofdental care in Korea matches thatavailable in the states,” he said, “andthat care cost far less in Korea thanin Amer ica , there a re rea ladvantages to taking care of dentalproblems while assigned to CampHumphreys.”

The clinic keeps a growing listof Korean dentists who meet highstandards of infection control andprofessionalism, and who speakEnglish. “Most of the dentists havetheir practices in and around Seoul,”sa id Rober t s , “bu t there a re agrowing number in the local area,and there is one clinic just down thestreet in Anjung-ri.”

Col. Samuel Snelson is a native of Shreveport, La. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degreein Biology from Northeast Louisiana University in 1975 and went on to be awarded his Doctorof Dental Surgery Degree at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1979. He didhis General Practice Residency at the Silas B. Hayes Community Hospital at Fort Ord, Ca,1979 to 1980 and has practiced his profession and served the Army in NATO, Fort Sill, Ok;Honduras; Germany; and Fort Lewis, Wa, and here in Korea. He has attended the AMEDDOfficer Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Arms Services and Staff School, Commandand General Staff College and the Advanced Education in General Dentistry two year programat Fort Hood, Texas. He has been awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge and the AirAssault Badge and is certified by both the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry andthe American Board of General Dentistry.

ROGER EDWARDS

Dental services available through TRICARE Dental

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Korea isfamiliar terr i tory for Area III’snewly ass igned chapla in , Maj .Raymond Robinson Jr. He was firstassigned to Yongsan as an enlistedSoldier in 1983, and has also servedas an installation staff chaplain atCamp Hialeah in Pusan.

Robinson enlisted in the Army inSeptember 1982 and was awardedhis se rgeant s t r ipes whi le a t

Yongsan , where he was sh i f tsupervisor of the heliport. After hisdischarge he returned to school wasordained and reentered the Army inJune 1992.

“God called me to his ministry,”said Robinson.

The major has previously servedat Arlington National Cemetery asthe Cemetery Chaplain and as abattalion chaplain at Fort Stewart,Ga.; Fort Polk, La.; and Fort Bliss,Texas . He comes to Camp

Humphreys from Fort Myer, Va.“One of my main goals over the

next two years at Camp Humphreysis to bring Soldier morale to a highlevel,” he said. “I will encourage,equip and empower the people ofGod to fulfill their God-ordainedpurpose in life and in service, andwill strengthen the spiritual focus ofthis community.

“I intend to be a friend, advocate,pastor and enabler for the Soldierwhile I am here,” he concluded.

New chaplain seeks to strengthen spiritual focus

Chaplain Raymond Robinson, Jr.U.S. ARMY PHOTOGRAPH

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

By Eric Griess and Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

Meet the DoctorMeet the DoctorMeet the DoctorMeet the DoctorMeet the Doctor

Sgt. Kenneth Roberts is the Camp HumphreysTRICARE Dental Representative and is availableto answer questions concerning the program.

ROGER EDWARDS

more limited.“Seek the care you need now,

even if it means paying out of yourown pocket. Keep simple problemsfrom becoming serious.”

A wealth of detailed TRICARE DentalPlan information is available fordownload online at http://www.ucci.com/was/ucciweb/tdp/tdp.jspp. Online enrollment can also bedone at this site. Information is alsoavailable from Roberts at the CampHumphreys Dental Clinic.

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The section of O’Flahavan Loop that runs from Housing to Information Management will beclosed until new constuction is completed on the south side of the street. The sidewalk on thenorth side of O’Flahavan will remain open for foot traffic.

ROGER EDWARDS

Safety, construction drives traffic flow

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Eighteenathletes participated in the quarterly AreaIII Mini-triathlon Saturday. A triathlon isa race involving swimming, bicycling andrunning. The Area III Mini-triathlonrequires participants to swim 250 meters,bike 20 kilometers and run 5 kilometers.

Finishers in each division in order are:Women’s Division

Capt. Lindsey Halter – 56.35602nd ASB

2nd Lt. Francesca Campos – 56.59527th MI

Maj. Lisa Keough – 61.55194th Maint. Bn.

Lori Hayden (Civ.) – 65.09377th Med. Co.

Capt. Racquel Obmerga – 67.53568th Med. Co.

Annette Geringer (Civ.) – 72.47607th CBCS

Kirsten Simonsgaard – 74.53602nd Avn.

Men’s Senior DivisionCapt. Brian Burgemaster – 45.47

602 ASBCW-3 Edward Lopez – 53.39

520th Maint. Co.CW-3 Donald Estep – 59.31

2nd MFABMark Kuwik (Civ.) – 59.32

AFTEL-3rd MICW-5 Paul Barnes – 63.49

USASAMen’s Open Division

2nd Lt. Andrew Taylor – 48.1568th Med. Co.

Sgt. Noah Bickell – 48.34607th CBCS

Staff Sgt. Ken Harte – 51.32527th MI

David Mattingly (Civ.) – 52.39Dyn Corp

Spc. Albert Dyk – 53.322nd MFAB

Pvt. Freddie Davis – 75.53568th Med. Co.

Maj. Lisa Keough starts out on the bicycleleg of Area III’s Mini-triathlon Saturday. Hertime for all three legs was 61.55.

ROGER EDWARDS

Eighteen run Area III raceHelp Wanted

Applications are being acceptedfor full and part time Child CareGivers at the new Camp HumphreysChild Development Center.Applicants must be 18 or older, beable to lift 40 pounds, able to readand write English, be a U.S. citizen,be available between 5:30 a.m. and6:30 p.m. and be able to pass abackground check required forworking with children. Forms areavailable at the Civilian PersonnelOffice. Call 753-8773 forinformation.

Safe On My OwnThe American Red Cross offers“Safe On My Own” Saturday, forchildren 10 and 11 years old. Thecourse will be held from 10 a.m.to noon in Building 262. Cost is$10 per student. Pre-pay isrequired. For information, call 753-7172.

Baby-Sitter TrainingThe American Red Cross offers“Baby-Sitter Training” from 6 to 8p.m. Tuesday thru Thursday, forages 12 and up in Building 262. Allthree nights of training are requiredto complete the course. Pre-payment of a $25 course fee isrequired. For information, call 753-7172.

Area III SchoolRegistration

The Humphreys AmericanElementary School office is nowopen from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., for ongoing studentregistration. Command and non-command sponsored families areencouraged to register before thefirst day of school. Please bring thefollowing documents whenregistering:

-birth certificate-immunization record-PCS orders to Korea-Social Security card for student-AIP/extension documents if applicable-A passport with Status of

Forces Agreement stamp isrequired for all non- commandsponsored students

For information call 753-8894.

Ration ControlHours of Operation

Ration control is now open 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday thruWednesday and Friday. Rationcontrol closes for lunch from noonto 1 p.m. daily. The office is closedeach Thursday and on the 1st and3rd Tuesday of the month forrequired trips to Yongsan and tocamps Eagle and Long. Forinformation, call 753-6123, or goto the Ration Control Website athttp://pimsk.korea.army.mil/default.aspx.

A workman puts the finishing touches onthe new Camp Humphreys Commissaryparking lot Saturday. They painted inparking divisions, directional arrows and aspecial lane specifically for the use of Armyand Air Force Exchange Service taxis. Thelot is open and is providing much neededparking for the commissary, the exchange,the gym and the theater in Humphreys’downtown area.

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Trafficpatterns are changing for the foreseeablefuture on Camp Humphreys, due to safetyconsiderations and new construction.P.T. Safety

Driving on Perimeter Road aroundthe northern end of the flightline is nowprohibited from 6 to 7 a.m. Mondaythrough Friday. The closure has beenordered to provide Soldiers with a safeplace for Physical Training during theearly morning hours. Traffic is stoppedfrom the “Y” intersection at Building1319 at Zoeckler Station on thenortheast side of the flightline, to the3rd Military Intelligence area on thesouthwest side.Traffic Safety

Drivers who in the past have made aleft-hand turn across traffic intoO’Flahavan Loop next to FreedomChapel, are now being directed tocontinue west between 7:30 and 8:30a.m. “It’s a safety consideration,” saidActing Installation Safety ManagerPhilip Vincent. “It helps keep trafficfrom backing up and cuts down on thecongestion drivers have experiencedthere in the past.

Road ClosureNew construction on a 96-person

bachelor officers quarters and multi-story parking garage has begun in theO’Flahavan Loop area, and will beaffecting traffic for the next few years.O’Flahavan Loop, from the housingoffice to the public affairs office inBuilding 728 is closed. “We’ve retainedthe sidewalk on the north side of thestreet,” said Vincent, “to give Soldiersa safe place to walk – but auto andtruck traffic is out.”

One Way TrafficDrivers who wish to reach the

Department of Public Works, TravelOffice, Household Goods and otherfacilities along the newly designated oneway section of O’Flahavan will find theirway blocked with the road closure onO’Flahavan. Drivers can still get wherethey need to go by taking Gorvad Driveat the KATUSA Snack Bar and turningright, or by entering O’Flahavan Loopfrom Freedom Road by Freedom Chapel,bypassing the closed section of the street.

Area III Public Affairs

Touch Up

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

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OSAN AIR BASE – Christina LeeDeren’s father Art is proud of his littlegirl. Christina is a young lady with herfeet firmly on the ground but with herhead high in the air. She is a 12 year oldwho is determined to become a pilot andis already working toward that goal.

Art is a civilian employee in Area IIILogistics at Camp Humphreys. Thefamily arrived in Korea a little more thana year ago and Christina started flightschool at Osan’s Aero Club in October.

“I just like to do stuff like this,” shesaid when asked why she had decidedto be a flyer. “I don’t know why, but Iwant a career as a commercial pilot or amarine biologist.”

Christina enters the seventh gradewhen school begins later this month and

will be attending Osan’s American HighSchool. She said that her favoritesubjects are science and language arts,and, “I enjoy Discovery and AnimalPlanet on television.”

Although still a few years away frombeing able to solo (age 16) and be issuedher private pilot’s license (age 17),Christina has already completed herformal flight school training and hasbegun to amass flying experience.According to her father, she has earned10 flying hours learning maneuvers anddoing take offs and landings.

“Flying may be more expensive thanother youth activities,” said Christina, “butit’s lots of fun and may be a career builder.

“I’d like to encourage others my ageto come out and get involved,” shecontinued. “If I can do it, they can do ittoo.”

Young flyer aims high,wants to be future pilot

Christina Deren sits at the controls of a Cessna 172 at Osan’s Aero Club Saturday, whileperforming a preflight check. According to Tom Morton, Aero Club manager, The Cessna 172is worldwide, the most popular market model aircraft in which to learn to fly.

PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

Christina Deren checks engine oil during her pre-flight check while under the watchful eyes ofBill Evans, a private pilot with 300 hours flying time.

Bill Evans gives Christina a few tips about the instrument panel during the pre-flight check ofan Aero Club Cessna 172.

In a pre-flight routine that is religiously followed, Christina Deren and Bill Evans sample the gasin the Cessna’s tanks for water. Water can condense inside the tank and bring the engine to ahalt while in the air.

The former Korea Telephone Kiosk in the lobby of the Camp HumphreysArmy and Air Force Exchange Service now carries the name of a newservice provider. Samsung Rental Telecom underbid K.T. for the contractin 2001 but left K.T. in place until they were able to put in their infastructure.SSRT is now providing both telephone and internet service to more than1,500 Camp Humphreys residents, and is selling cell phones and telephonecalling cards at the post exchange.

“We need those people who had service through K.T. to come in andrenew their service with us,” said Jonathan Oh, SSRT general manager forCamp Humphreys. “It will not cost anything extra, but will help provideuninterrupted service to our customers.”

To reach customer service call 031-691-5114.

SSRT assumes telecom contract

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

Area III Public Affairs

From left, Rock Lee , Kim Ha-na and Sue Kwan are three of the 10 employeesSSRT has in place to serve customers at Camp Humphreys.

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Army, Kyungpook National University team up for intern program

See InternsInternsInternsInternsInterns, Page 28

By Galen PutnamArea IV Public Affairs

Korean National Police tour Daegu enclave

KEVIN JACKSON

By Kevin JacksonArea IV Public Affairs

GALEN PUTNAM

See KNPKNPKNPKNPKNP, Page 27

CAMP HENRY – Force protectionis every Army commander’s concern.However, it wasn’t until recently thatthe Nam-bu Police Station’s newleader and his senior staff had anopportunity to visit U.S. Armyinstallations in Daegu to see from theinside looking out what their combatpolice are safeguarding.

The Area IV Support Activity hostedNam-bu Senior Superintendent Cho Mu-ho and 15 senior members of his staffAug. 12 for a tour. The visit wasorganized to permit the Korean NationalPolice leadership to meet their U.S.Army counterparts and to tour theinstallations.

The tour was preceded by a first-timemeeting between Col. Donald J.Hendrix, the Area IV Support Activitycommander, and Cho, who just assumedthe Nam-bu Police Station’s top post.

“More than anything else, my intenttoday is for us to get to know oneanother a little bit better and share theexpertise here,” Hendrix said during briefwelcoming remarks to the Nam-bupolice and attending U.S. Army lawenforcement and force protectionprofessionals.

“There are a number of things that wetalked about, such as expanding (joint)training opportunities,” said Hendrix,referring to his meeting with Cho.

The visit began with an overview of

Senior Superintendent Cho Mu-ho of the Nam-bu Police Station checks out an M68 Close CombatOptic Sight mounted on an M4 rifle with M203 grenade launcher during a tour of the Daegu enclave.Cpl. Yang Tae-ju, 3rd Platoon, 188th Military Police Company, conducted a briefing on military policeequipment and weapons systems for Cho and 15 senior members of his staff.

the Area IV Support Activity mission,which is to provide responsiblemanagement of the installations and tosupport mission readiness andexecution, while providing for the well-being of the people who work and liveinside the camps.

Leaders also had an opportunity totour the newest barracks on CampHenry, the Community Activities Center,Commissary and the Hendrix familyquarters for a first-hand look at thefacilities.

As part of the visit, the KNP dinedamong U.S. and Korean Augmentationto the U.S. Army Soldiers, and ateAmerican food in the Camp Henry DiningFacility.

The half-day visit concluded with atour of the Provost Marshal Office,detention cell and motor pool, where the3rd Platoon, 188th Military PoliceCompany provided a display of itsweapons and equipment for the KNP.

According to Jang Bom-sok fromthe Nam-bu Police Station’s ForeignAffairs Section, the highlights of theday were visiting the Hendrix familyquarters and the static weaponsdisplay.

“They were very satisfied with thetour,” he said of his Nam-bu PoliceStation coworkers. “They especiallyappreciated Col. Hendrix showing hishouse to everyone and the weapons

Student intern Kim Jun-hwan, a sophomore from Kyungpook National University majoring in electrical and computer science,takes to the controls at the American Forces Network – Daegu Detachment. Kim is scheduled to become a Korean Augmenteeto the United States Army Soldier in December.

CAMP HENRY – In “Hey Jude” the Beatles sang“take a sad song and make it better.” Taking that maxima step further, Area IV Support Activity and KyungpookNational University officials are taking a good thingand making it even better by building upon an alreadypopular volunteer program and expanding it into amutually beneficial internship program.

The Good Neighbor Student Volunteer Program gotits start in 2000 when several KNU students wereinvited to assist with the Child and Youth ServicesAfter-School Program. The program was formalizedin 2003 and since then more than 200 participantshave logged hours with various agencies within theDaegu enclave such as Morale, Welfare and Recreation,Army Community Service, the Directorate of PublicWorks and many more. Approximately 40 studentsvolunteer each semester.

Since its inception, Keimyung University, YeungnamUniversity and Daegu Health College have also joinedthe volunteer program.

Student volunteers are required to log a minimumof two half-days per week. While the volunteerprogram has been hugely popular with students andsupervisors alike, there are some logistical drawbacks,

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CAMP HENRY – The Soldiers ofthe Area IV Support Activity performa wide variety of jobs but rappellingisn’t one of the tasks they aretypically called upon to accomplish.

That all changed Aug. 11, as about30 Area IV Support Activity Soldiersfrom Camp Carroll and the Daeguenclave experienced the thrill ofwalking off the edge of a perfectlygood platform at the Republic ofKorea Army’s 201st Special ForcesBrigade compound. The compound isabout a 45-minute drive from CampHenry.

Standing atop the 45-foot rappeltower, designed to resemble ahelicopter body, made a few Soldiersqueasy. Even though it was only thefirst or second time rappelling formost of theSoldiers, everyp a r t i c i p a n tmade twod e s c e n t sw i t h o u tmishap.

“When Ifirst got up there, I was scared,” saidSpc. Tiffany Vogel. “But it was anexciting and thrilling moment.”

1st Sgt. Robin D. Bruns,Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, Area IV Support Activity, saidcompleting this challenging training wasa good way to remind participants about

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Area IV Support Activity Soldiersexperience adventure trainingBy Pvt. Park Kwang-moArea IV Public Affairs

PHOTOS BY SEBASTIAN SCIOTTI

Master Sgt. Matthew W. DeLay, rappel instructor, provides guidance to Spc. Tiffany Vogel as she begins her descent from the 45-foot rappel toweron the Republic of Korea Army’s 201st Special Forces Brigade compound Aug. 11. A Republic of Korea Soldier (left) provides assistance.

Sgt. 1st Class Delma Chapa helps Spc. OhJung-hoon fasten his belt and safety seatbefore ascending the tower.

the importance of personal courage, oneof the seven Army Values. “There’snothing wrong to feel nervous or fear,”she said. “The important thing is to facefear with confidence.”

As a lways , sa fe ty wasemphas ized dur ing ins t ruc t ion ,practice and the actual training.Noncommissioned officers checkedevery Soldier’s safety seat and otherdevices to ensure safety. EverySoldier practiced on the groundbefore descending from the tower.

The off-site training wasparticularly meaningful to the Area IVSupport Activity Soldiers, since amajority of them work inadministrative specialties. Master Sgt.Matthew W. DeLay, who led thetraining, said he wanted to share someof his Infantry experience with thesupport Soldiers. “Soldiers will bemore energetic and motivated through

this kind oftraining,” hesaid.

Training atthe ROKA sitewas supportedby the Republicof Korea Army’s

201st Special Forces Brigade, DeLay andCapt. Kim Jung-gu, Area IV SupportActivity ROKA staff officer, workedtogether to coordinate the training.

DeLay said this kind of cooperationreminds us of where we are workingand helps foster positive relationsbetween the two countries. “It is my first

time to work with the ROK Army but itturned out to be really good experience,”he said.

Bruns was glad the ROKA facilitieswere made available to the AmericanSoldiers. “Hopefully, we will havemore chances to use ROK Armyinfrastructures which we don’t havebut need,” she said.

Three ROK Army Special ForcesSoldiers assisted with the training. “Itis great to provide our training site tothem and work together,” said Sgt. 1stClass Kim Ki-hwan.

The training turned out to be a goodexperience for most Soldiers.

“Although it looks prettychallenging the first time, morepractice makes more confidence andexcitement at the end,” said Cpl.Hwang Ho-suk. “It is pretty helpfulto increase combat readiness.”

SAS Open HouseChild and Youth Service on CampCarroll will host a School Age ServicesOpen House 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday.For information, call Lloyd Buster at765-8824.

Military IdolCompetition

Army Morale, Welfare and Recreationis sponsoring “Military Idol” asinging competition, with installation-level winners receiving $500 and a tripto the United States to compete in theArmy-wide competition. Sign up at theHilltop Club on Camp Walker, Henry’sPlace on Camp Henry, the Busan Pubon Camp Hialeah, or Camp Carroll’sHideaway Club. Contestants can alsosign up at the Camp Walker, Carrolland Hialeah community activitycenters. Registration deadline isThursday. For information, call LuisR. Rios at 764-4440.

Labor DaySporting Events

Labor Day sporting events includingsoftball, sand-pit volleyball andracquetball will be held Sept. 5 at KellyField on Camp Walker. Registrationdeadline is Aug. 31 at the Kelly FitnessCenter on Camp Walker. Forinformation, call Chong-hwan Kim at764-4225.

BOSS Cruise, TourBOSS is conducting a Weekend HanRiver Cruise 6 - 10 p.m. Sept. 3 andSeoul City Tour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept.4. Registration deadline is Aug. 29.Tickets are $25 for Han River Cruiseand $20 for Seoul City Tour. Forinformation call, Sgt. KennethRichardson at 764-4426.

Flag Football AndSoccer Leagues

Company-level soccer and flagfootball leagues will begin Sept. 6 andSept. 12, respectively, at Sweeny Fieldand Storey Field on Camp Carroll.Registration deadline for both leaguesis Aug. 31. For information, call MarkJuliano at 765-8287.

Case Lot SaleThe Pusan Commissary will have a caselot sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 10 and 11a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept 11. For information,call Charles Phillips at 763-7231.

AFTB TrainingArmy Community Service issponsoring Army Family TeamBuilding Training 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept.14 at Camp Hialeah ACS Building.Reservations are required as soon aspossible. For information, call JaeBowers at 763-7271.

EO CourseAn Area IV Equal OpportunityRepresentative Course will be heldSept. 12 - 23. Registration deadline isSept. 5. For information, call MasterSgt. Matt DeLay at 768-8972, Sgt. 1stClass Stephanie Buxton at 768-8542,or Sgt. 1st Class Monte Tartt at 8692.

“It is my first time to work withthe ROK Army but it turned outto be a really good experience.”

– Master Sgt. Matthew DeLay

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Area IV facilities offering extended business hoursSelect Area IV Army and Air Force Exchange

Service facilities will be offering extended operatinghours through Sept. 4. In addition, the DaeguCommissary will be offering extended hours throughSept. 3.

Several Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilitieswill be extending their hours as well.

Child care facilities including the Camp Henry ChildDevelopment Center and Camp Walker School AgeServices will be offering extended hours through Sept.2. Daegu Enclave fitness facilities will be opening earlierand closing later through Sept. 5.

Apple Tree Gift and Thrift Shop on Camp Walkerwill be open additional days through Sept. 3.

See below for details.

DAEGU COMMISSARY:Monday: closed; Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.(open one hour earlier, close one hour later); Saturday:9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

AAFES FACILITIES:SROKAMobile PX and Food: 9 a.m. –1 p.m.; 6 – 9 p.m. daily(thru Sept. 4)Camp WalkerMain PX: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily.

Area IV Public Affairs Food Court: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.Burger King: 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. Camp HialeahPX: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily.Cafeteria: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily.Camp HenryShoppette: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. American Eatery: 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily.Camp CarrollPX: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. Food Court: 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. (Pizza Hut,Popeye’s Chicken, Subway, Burger King only)

CHILD CARE FACILITIES:Camp Henry CDC:Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m.– 8 p.m. (will close early ifall children are picked up)Camp Walker SAS:Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. (will close earlyif all children are picked up)

FITNESS FACILITIES:Kelly Fitness Center, Camp Walker:4 a.m. – 10 p.m. dailyIndoor Pool, Camp Walker:5 a.m. – 8 p.m. dailyFit-To-Win Center, Camp Henry:5 a.m. - midnight (24-hour access to showers andrestrooms from rear of building)

exhibition was good. Only a few of our people saw theU.S. weapons at the open house three months ago.”

Cho also appreciated the tour and acknowledged theimportance of cooperation between his police station andthe U.S. Army. Each day up to 40 of the Nam-bu PoliceStation’s auxiliary combat police stand guard outside Daegu

installations to provide security.“We have worked together out(side) of the installation,

but it is the first time inside the camps, which is pretty helpfulto look over our current security posture,” Cho said. “TheKorean National Police will pursue even stronger cooperationwith the U.S. Army with regard to security.”

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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESMaster SergeantPromotion Board

A Department of the Army master sergeantselection board is scheduled to convene Oct. 4.Eligible non-commissioned officers must log on tothe Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center Websiteat http://www.hrc.army.mil in advance. To make anydata corrections, visit Charlie Detachment, 516thPersonnel Support Battalion, Camp Henry, Bldg. 1685or Camp Carroll, Bldg. T-125. For information, callChief Warrant Officer NaAngela O’Neal at 768-6957.

RESUMIX TrainingThe Employment Readiness Program at the Camp

Henry Army Community Service is offering hands-onRESUMIX training. For information or anappointment, call Lettie Villarosa at 768-7951. The AreaIV Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is offering isalso RESUMIX training 1:30 p.m. the last Wednesdayof each month at the Civilian Personnel OperationsCenter Training Center, Bldg. 1208 on Camp Henry.For information, call Irene Francis at 768-6650. Forenrollment, call Kim Sang-yun at 768-6625.

Fall BazaarThe annual Taegu Spouses Association Fall Bazaar

will be Oct. 1 – 2 at Kelly Fitness Center on CampWalker. Several new vendors will be participating thisyear. For information, call Christie Holmes at 210-6129or Sherry Page at 210-6005.

Carroll Bank HoursThe Camp Carroll Community Bank’s hours are

now 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 – 5 p.m. Tuesday- Friday,and 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

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such a commuting between campus and the worksite as well as coordinating work, class and studyschedules.

“When we started to formalize the volunteerprogram we discovered one of the biggest problemswe had was the limited amount of time the studentshave because they are volunteering while they are alsoattending classes,” said Lorne Hwang, KNUinternational advisor. “We require a minimum of fourhours, twice a week so that’s two mornings or twoafternoons a week. That means students have tocommute during the school day from campus to CampHenry or wherever their position. Also, midterms comeup, final exams come up or they miss a week forwhatever reason and they can’t contribute as muchas they want to, or as much as wouldbenefit them in terms of theirprofessional experience.”

The Good Neighbor Student InternProgram eliminates those challengeswhile offering a number of advantagesto student participants and the Armyas well. The Army receives full-timeinterns for entire six-month terms. Students receivean in-depth educational and professional experiencewithout having to juggle classes and commutebetween campus and the installation.

The intern program got its start informally when acouple of students decided they would like to spendmore that just twice a week volunteering so they tooka semester off of school and immersed themselves ina full-time volunteer experience.

The intern program was formalized between KNUand the Area IV Support Activity in January 2005.Besides gaining valuable language skills andprofessional experience, the internships offer other

benefits. KNU credits the cross-cultural experienceas an “international” internship, all without the studenthaving to leave the country – saving both travel andlodging expenses. Students also receive a full semesterof credit hours for the experience.

The pilot iteration of four interns, including anexchange student from Kwangju University, justcompleted their semesters. Two of the four extendedtheir internships through August to garner additionalexperience. Expanded to eight interns in order toaccommodate more students, the next batch of internsis set to begin the second week of September.

Officials anticipate eight to 10 KNU interns willparticipate in the program each six-month semester.

“I wanted to take a break from my studies andvolunteer in Englandfor a semester, but mymother was worriedabout it,” said LeeShin-hye (Alice), asophomore socialwork major whoworked at Taegu

American School during the school year and is nowwith ACS on Camp Henry. “At first I was afraid offoreigners but I found they are easier to get to knowthan Koreans. I have learned from a lot of differentpeople. It was like a family at TAS and it is like afamily here at ACS. I’m really, really satisfied withmy experience. I would like to come back to workfor the Army some day.”

Although still fairly new, the intern program hasproven to be extremely popular – and highlycompetitive. Interns are selected on the basis of theirresume, recommendations from professors, theirEnglish language skill, interviews with KNU

administrators and the Area IV Army CommunityService volunteer coordinator, and other criteria.Selectees are matched as closely as possible to anorganization that requires their particular skills.

“I was interested in an international internship sowhen I saw this on the university home page I thoughtit would be very helpful for my job career and as aKATUSA because I will become a KATUSA inDecember,” said Kim Jun-hwan, a sophomoremajoring in electrical and computer science who isworking with the American Forces Network – DaeguDetachment. “I have learned a lot about AmericanSoldiers and what they think, and about the cultureby working with them. It has been very helpful. Ihave also learned a lot of different aspects ofbroadcasting and broadcast engineering.”

Supervisors praise the work of their student interns.“Jun has been a pleasure to work with. He has

contributed a lot to the office. It was also a valuableopportunity for the Soldiers to learn more about theKorean culture,” said Sgt. 1st Class Rick Black, AmericanForces Network – Daegu Detachment commander. “Theadditional manpower contributed to missionaccomplishment and freed up time for the Soldiers towork on other projects. The program provides a greatopportunity for both the Army and the interns.”

Program administrators point out the Army receivesa positive return from the relationship.

“This is one way for us to communicate withthe Korean community. It is important for themto know that Americans aren’t bad people,” saidBonnie McCarthy, Area IV Support Activityvolunteer coordinator. “Staff members alsoexperience mentoring a Korean student andlearning from them and gaining insight to theircultural background.”

“The program provides a greatopportunity for both the Armyand the interns.”

– Sgt. 1st Class Rick Black

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The phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the week

Minsook KwonLanguage Instructor

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Conversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the week

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