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YONGSAN GARRISON U.S. Forces Korealeaders are warning USFK personnel to be aware of the possibility of civil gatherings that might occurduring exercise Ulchi Focus Lens 2006. Although nogatherings are formally registered at this time, USFKanticipates civil gatherings will occur during theexercise. UFL, a simulation-driven, command postexercise that will involve both United States andRepublic of Korea forces, is scheduled to run fromAug. 21 until Sept. 1.

Officials expects both registered and unregisteredgatherings during this timeframe. USFK will provideawareness on events that warrant your attention.Further information and details will be provided asthey become available. In keeping with existing forceprotection guidance, USFK personnel are remindedto avoid large civil gatherings and interaction withprotestors. DoD civilian employees, USFK invitedcontractors and technical representatives and all USFKdependents are also encouraged to follow the guidancein this Force Protection Notice.

Ulchi Focus Lens is a regularly scheduled, annualtraining exercise, designed to train, evaluate andimprove combined and joint procedures, plan, andsystems critical to the defense of the peninsula.

Margarita Alvarez and Sal Pasanta, working in the Area IV Consolidated Mailroom on

Camp Henry, unload the afternoon mail fromthe truck so they can help begin the daily process of getting community members

their letters and packages. They are two of four summer hires working in the mailroom

during the second session, which ends Aug. 18. Other organizations that have

employed summer hire students include the Area IV Support Activity, Central Contracting

Command-Korea, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), and 168th

Medical Battalion in Daegu as well as the Army Field Support Battalion North East

Asia at Camp Carroll. For related story, seePage 27.

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YONGSAN GARRISON SevenKoreans and one Korean organizationwere awarded by the U.S. Forces Koreacommander for their efforts to promotefriendship and strengthen the Republicof Korea and the U.S. alliance.

More than 150 Korean and U.S.civilians and servicemembers were onhand at the Dragon Hill Lodge July 28,when Gen. B. B. Bell, commander,UNC/CFC/USFK, presented the GoodNeighbor Award to Koreans who wererecognized by various USFKorganizations for acts of generosity insupport of better understandingbetween ROK and U.S. people.

The 4th Annual USFK GoodNeighbor Awards Ceremony wassponsored by the USFK to recognize

USFK honors outstanding Good NeighborsSgt. 1st Class Kelly McCargo8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

individuals and organizations forexceptional contributions resulting in abetter quality of life for militarymembers and to enhance Korean andAmerican relations.

To our awardees: You are the heartand soul of the Alliance. Frankly, youand thousands like you are the Alliance.You believe in a cause. The passionand commitment that you demonstrateis an inspiration to all of us, Bell said.

The organization honored was theKorea-American Friendship Society,represented by former ambassador Park Keun, president of the society.Individual awardees included:Theorganization honored was the Korea-American Friendship Society,represented by former ambassador Park

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MP Blotter

The following entries were excerpted from the military police blotters. Theseentries may be incomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocence of any

person.Four years after saying I do to

my military man, were gearing upfor round three. Experts sayconfusion, anger and denial are all apart of learning about deployments.Im not sure what stage Im in ittends to change by the minute,sometimes.

This one has hit me much harderthan the first two.

Deployment number one camefive months into our marriage. Iknew it would happen before wesaid our vows, so it was basically awaiting game; I puton my supportivewife hat and ran with

it. Jared left inSeptember 2002bound for Bagram AirBase, Afghanistan. Iwas still in the Armythen, and found myself taking morepride in my uniform and what itstood for; after all, my husband wasa desert-clad warrior defending thefreedoms of the United States.

We missed our first birthdays,holidays and anniversary together,but I learned to survive for sevenmonths with my dog, Amigo,prayers from my family and callsfrom Jared as my sole comforts.

Id never smiled so big in my lifeas I did the day he came home. Ishouted to the world that myhusband was a hero.

We had one year together beforehe left again.

I was grateful I never really

Answering the Call to W Answering the Call to W Answering the Call to W Answering the Call to W Answering the Call to W arararararBy Kamryn JaroszewskiArmy News Service

At times, I wish we could hide our heads in the sand and pretend we dont hearUncle Sam knocking at the

door.

understood what the Quick ReactionForce was until after he came home.Despite being a parachute rigger,Jared trained to be a gunner on a26-man QRF team tasked withconvoy security in Iraq. I knew hewould drive around protectingvehicles, but I didnt know aboutthe secret missions or exactly howaccurate sniper rounds could be. Orthat he had no protection around hishatch for the first half of hisdeployment.

Ignorance was bliss.That deployment was harder on

us emotionally. Jared lost his dad onNew Years Day,and a friend fromhis unit, Sgt.

Rocky Payne, afew months afterthat.

Rockys death isan example of the

enemys accuracy.But instead of remembering his

year in Iraq with sorrow, we insteadfelt immense pride; Jareds QRFteam drove 1,197,000 miles with noaccidents or fatalities. Im foreverindebted to those 25 men, becausethere were a few close calls.

When he returned, I was skinnyand tanned and ready to jump intostarting a family with both feet.

Two months later, we werepregnant. Two months after that,we found out wed be reporting toAlaska in the middle of the winterfor a three-year tour.

All of my careful planning wentright out the window. I was now

being taken from the home Id madefor the last three years away frommy military family and droppedinto the arctic in my third trimesterof pregnancy.

I tried to keep my hormonesunder control and look at everythingas an adventure. Then I found outhe was going back to Iraq.

I have to admit Ive struggledslightly with keeping a positiveattitude. It will be nice to pay off our bills, but hell miss ourdaughters first words, steps andholidays.

I realize Im not unlike thousandsof other military wives whotemporarily become single parentswhile their husbands deploy again.

I also know I dont always haveto like it. At times, I wish we couldhide our heads in the sand andpretend we dont hear Uncle Samknocking at the door.

In reality, I know I have to set anexample for my daughter even atan early age. Through me, she willlearn how to be a strong,independent woman. She will learnits okay to miss someone and to beafraid for them.

Most importantly, though, she willlearn how to be patriotic and believein the values that make up the countryshe was so lucky to be born in. Sofor her, I will put aside my frustrationabout this deployment and teach herthe first lesson of her life: her daddyis a hero.

(Editors note: Kamryn Jaroszewski is the editor of AlaskaPost at Fort Richardson, Alaska.)

WASHINGTON Applications for the General H.Norman Schwarzkopf Scholarship to Valley Forge Military

College in Pennsylvania are being accepted through Aug.15.

VFMC is one of five Early Commissioning Programsthroughout the country that commissions cadets after they

By Master Sgt. Terry AndersonArmy News Service

SMA to award VSMA to award VSMA to award VSMA to award VSMA to award V alley Falley Falley Falley Falley F orge Military College scholarshiporge Military College scholarshiporge Military College scholarshiporge Military College scholarshiporge Military College scholarshipcomplete a two-year degree.

This scholarship supports Soldiers who want tocomplete their education and continue their military careerin the Army National Guard or Army Reserve, and take on

the increased responsibilities of a commissioned officer,said Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston

Area 1Assault Consummated by a Battery,

Spouse Abuse (Civilian Female Victim),Spouse Abuse (Military Male Victim) July 18, Subject 1 and 2 were involvedin a verbal altercation which turnedphysical when Subject 2 struck Subject1 on the back of his/her head with alaptop computer and he/she retaliatedby throwing him/her on the bed. At 8:01p.m., July 21, Subject 1 reported to theProvost Marshal Office, where he/shewas advised of his/her legal rights,which he/she waived, denying theoffenses. Subject 1 was released to his/ her unit. Subject 2 was advised of his/

her r ights, which he/she waived,rendering a written sworn statement andreleased on his/her own recognizance.This is a final report.Area 3

Shoplifting Subject 1 was observedby Witness 1 via closed circuit televisionentering a dressing room, placing a whitetank top over a black one and thenproceeding to the checkout counter to payfor the two items as one. Subject 1proceeded to leave the Main Exchangewithout rendering payment for the whitetank top. Subject 1 was detained,transported to the Army and Air ForceExchange Service Security Office and then

transported to the Camp HumphreysPMO. Subject 1 was advised of his/herlegal rights, which he/she waived,rendering a written sworn statementdenying the above offense. Subject 1 wasfurther processed and released to his/ herunit. Investigation continues by MPI.

Larceny of Government Property Person(s) unknown, by means unknown,removed Victim 1s duffel bag containinga PT mat, Gortex bottom, two MissionOriented Protective Posture suit tops andbottoms, overshoes, camelback, twocanteens, waterproof bag, entrenchingtool, poncho, wet weather top, bear suittop, bear suit bottom, entrenching tool

carrier, rucksack, rucksack frame, and acomplete three-piece sleeping bag, whichwas unsecured and unattended at Bldg.2122, Room 119. There were no signs of forced entry. Investigation continues.


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USA Basketball ScheduleThe USA Basketball Mens NationalTeam, led by Duke University headcoach Mike Krzyzewski, is scheduledto visit Seoul as participants in the

World Basketball Challenge 2006, andwill sponsor Hoops for Troops duringtheir time in the Republic of Korea, Aug.11-16.The U.S. team will play two exhibitiongames, at 4 p.m., Aug. 13, and at 3 p.m.,Aug. 15. The players have purchased1,000 tickets for each of their games,donating them for active-dutyservicemembers stationed here. Forinformation on ticket distribution isavailable through servicemember chainsof command.The team will conduct practice, open toID cardholders, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,Aug. 14 at Collier Field House here, and

again from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 16at Carey Field House, Camp Casey.

Ethics TrainingArea II Annual Ethics and AcquisitionTraining will be offered each monththrough the end of calendar year 2006.the first class will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday.All training will be conducted at theBalboni Theater.Battalion and higher level commandsmay coordinate for separate individualunit training outside the set schedule.For information on the training, or forinformation on other dates, call Capt.Yong J. Lee at 753-6631/7092.

Junior Golf ClinicsSung Nam Golf course will hold juniorgolf instructional clinics Monday thruAug. 11. All interested juniors ages 7-17are invited to attend. The times will be 9-11 a.m. Monday thru Thursday at theSung Nam Golf Course driving range and7-10 a.m., Friday at Sung Nam on the golf course. All equipment and instructionfrom the golf courses PGA of Americastaff will be provided at no charge. CallJim Shaw or Jack Delaney at 736-3483 tosign up.

Food Service BallEighth U. S. Army/IMA KORO FoodService cordially invites everyone toattend Koreas First Annual Food ServiceBall beginning at 6 p.m., Sept. 16, at theDragon Hill Lodges Naija Ballroom onYongsan Garrison.Dress is Dress Mess, Dress Blue Uniform,or Class A dress uniform (with bow tieand white shirt) for military; and formalattire for civilians. For information, callWarrant Office Lena Tull or Master Sgt.Cory Watson at 723-4987 or 730-2867.

ROCKS Inc.ROCKS Inc, Morning Calm Chapterwelcomes all interested officers to joinus in our meet and greet at the Main PostClub/Reggies today. If you areconcerned about our junior leadersdevelopment, enjoy mentoring, a juniorofficer concerned about your future inthe military and interested in communitysupport, please attend this event as wellas all of our future meetings and eventsthat this chapter will host.

DONGHAE A break from a rainymonsoon season brought smiles andlaughter and the beginning of awonderful weekend for the participantsof a two-day team building event hereSaturday and Sunday.

This show of camaraderie andfriendship involved members of theRepublic of Korea Navy hosting theevent for U.S. Navy sailors attached toCommand Naval Forces Korea.

The purpose of the event was to bringtogether the two military forces withvarious activities to build unity andfriendship with one another.

The first day began with a luncheonwhere traditional Korean barbecue wasserved and the two navies toasted eachother with an eagerness to let the

Weekend brings togetherU.S., Korean naviesBy Mass Communication Specialist1st Class Lisa WassilieffCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

Sailors attached to Commander Naval Forces Korea enjoy a dinner with the Republic of KoreaNavy on Mang-Sang Beach in Donghae. The dinner was part of a recent two-day team-buildingevent which involved both the U.S. and ROK navies.

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weekend events begin. After theluncheon, the partipants went to Mang-Sang Beach where they spent the entireafternoon and evening.

With the sunny weather and warmgreetings from the ROK Navy members,both navies were ready to let theafternoon events commence. The team-building activities included swimming,

beach volleyball and boat riding. To topthe day off there was a dinner of beef and sausage grilled on the beach,campfires and a musical concert withperformers from members of both theROK and U.S. Navy.

The second day began bright andearly with a breakfast at the Navy Club.Afterward, there was a choice of eithergolfing or a tour of Moo-Roong Valley.The tour had two stops, the Samhwa

Eighth U.S. Armys Command Sgt.Maj. Barry Wheeler speaks at the

recently held Better Opportunitiesfor Single and unaccompaniedSolders Quarterly Meeting. At the

meeting, Wheeler covered a variety of topics, including; not

glamorizing alcohol, fixing 4 p.m.Thursday as Soldiers Time, zerotolerance for Sexual Assault, notingthat the U.S. Army in KoreaStandards book Warrior Standards book has been

rescinded, how clarifying standards and shrinks the gray zone, curfew and transportation.Wheeler also stressed the

importance of good leadership for todays Soldiers. Show me a

good unit, he said, I will show you a good first sergeant.

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GI Bill benefitsnow transferrableArmy News Service

WASHINGTON The Armyannounced today the implementation of a pilot program allowing Soldiers incritical skills who reenlist the ability totransfer Montgomery GI Bill benefits totheir spouse.

Enlisted Soldiers who havecompleted at least six years of service,reenlist for a minimum of four years,qualify for a Selective ReenlistmentBonus (SRB), and are entitled to aZone B or Zone C bonus will have theoption to transfer up to 18 of 36months of their MGIB entitlement.Soldiers can choose between a fullSRB or a slightly reduced SRB plusthe ability to transfer more than$18,000 in benefits.

The fiscal 2006 basic MGIBmonthly benefit for fulltime trainingis currently $1,034. This benefit isalso available but prorated for part-time enrollment.

Soldiers who elected the ArmyCollege Fund (ACF) as an enlistmentoption and/or have enrolled and paidtoward the $600 MGIB AdditionalOpportunity can include theirexpanded benefit (MGIB, ACF andMGIB Additional Opportunity) in thetransferability program.

The Army will study the results of the program with the possibility of making it a permanent part of theArmys reenlistment policies.

The Army continues to focus onand provide support to Soldiersfamilies because it is the right thingto do, and because we know that werecruit Soldiers, but retain families,said Maj. Gen. Sean Byrne, directorof Army Military PersonnelManagement.

Soldiers interested in participating in theprogram should visit their Army retentioncareer counselor for information.


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ScholarshipScholarshipScholarshipScholarshipScholarship from Page 2Second lieutenants commissioned

under the ECP are required to serve part-time in the National Guard or ArmyReserve as they complete their final twoyears towards a bachelors degree at acollege of their choice. The recipient willreceive federal and state tuition which, inmany cases, will cover the full tuition.

The ideal candidate has completed hisor her first term of enlistment and will be

ready for ETS on or about Aug. 15, 2006,and has completed little or no college

credits. The applicant can be from theactive or reserve component, and musthave strong leadership skills and mustpossess the mental and physical qualitiesneeded to succeed in a rigorous collegepreparatory environment.

Once commissioned, the recipient willhave the opportunity to remain in thereserve component or serve on activeduty after completing a bachelors degree.

For applications and instructions, goto www.VFMAC.edu.

from Page 3NavyNavyNavyNavyNavyBuddhist Temple and the Chungok Cavetour.

During the temple portion of the tour,there was also a traditional Korean teaceremony. Following the morningactivities, there was a luncheon at theMangsang Grand Hotel. Before eating,both navies again gave toasts of gratitudeto each other. Although the weekendwasnt officially complete until the ROKNavy handed out tokens of theirappreciation which consisted of neck tiesfor the men and scarves for the women.

Lt. Jimmy Soong, the engineeringplans officer attached to CNFK, helpedcoordinate the two-day event with theROK Navy. Soong enjoyed the weekendactivities and felt very appreciated for the

job he does as a Naval officer in the

Republic of Korea.I feel we (the U.S. Navy) are here to

protect the peninsula and essentially theROK Navy made us feel welcome to behere, Soong said.

Soong also feels team-building eventslike these are crucial to have in an overseaslocation. These events help create culturalunderstanding amongst the two navies.Personally for me, this was my first timeinteracting with another navy. I foundthem to be a very professional group of people and feel this was a well organizedevent, he said.

The event proved to be a success withboth navies learning a great deal more abouteach other and overall, simply enjoyingthe weekend and the beautiful weatherwith one another.

Keun, president of the society. Individualawardees included:

Han Tae-dong, People-to-PeopleInternational, Daegu chapter president;Han was recognized for organizingcultural tours for U.S. Servicemembersand their families to learn more aboutKorean history and culture. Han alsospearheaded a Hurricane Katrina relief fundamong the Korean community fromwhich he donated all proceeds to theAmerican Red Cross.

Retired ROK Sgt. Maj. Kang Kyung-seo, ROK/U.S. Marine Corps FriendshipAssociation, chief director; Kang, asidefrom sponsoring Thanksgiving andChristmas dinners to unaccompanied U.S.Marines stationed in Korea, personallyspearheads an annual U.S. Marines Toysfor Tots throughout the Koreancommunity.

Kim Sang-hwan, Korean-AmericanFriendship Circle, Daegu chapterpresident; Kim has sponsored countlessKorean cultural orientation tours and freeconcerts at the Daegu Opera House tointroduce U.S. servicemembers and theirfamilies to Korean experiences, traditional,culture and music.

Kwon Doo-hyun, Gyeonggi Province,vice governor. Hailing from WarriorCountry Kwon spearheaded theexpansion and reconstruction of roadwaysroutinely used by U.S. Military equipment.Host to more than 3,000 U.S.servicemembers for the 2nd InfantryDivision Newcomers Orientation, Kwonhas instituted the World Women CulturalEvent with ROK and U.S femaleservicemembers and has coordinated

NeighborsNeighborsNeighborsNeighborsNeighbors from Page 1tours to Gyeonggi factories anduniversities.

Lee Jin-ju, Sook Myung WomensUniversity and Special Operations CommandKorea (SOCKOR) Outreach Groupcoordinator. The youngest awardee at 24,Lee successfully established closer relationsbetween students and SOCKOR personnelthrough cultural exchange activities rangingfrom tours of Korean palaces and museumsto American Super Bowl Parties andSOCKOR Hails and Farewells.

Wouen You-dack, Pyongteak City Hall,Songtan Branch Director. Wouen assistedthe Osan Air Base by coordinating fundingof speed bumps along the main thruwayfrom the community toward the air baseto promote pedestrian safety amidstmotorists. Host to a Joint Arbor Daycelebration between the Songtancommunity and Osan servicemembers,

Wouen has also sponsored numerouscultural tours and social events.A special Lifetime Achievement award

was presented to Kim Duk-hyung, directorof the War Memorial ActivitiesAssociation, Namhae. For 60 years, Kimhas personally kept alive the memory of 11 U.S. Army Air Corps crewmemberswho died in a fiery crash near the summitof Mangwoon Mountain. After World WarII, Kim began annual memorial servicesat the site that continue today.

The Republic of Korea and U.S. Alliancewill remain strong forever, Kwon said. Iam very pleased to be recognized for thisaward because it is a strong symbol of theROK and U.S. alliance there is not enoughthat (we all can do) to preserve this greatalliance.


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Vivian George, EEO manager for Area I, teaches the principles of the new No Fear Act of 2002 to Area I managers July 26 at CRC. This is a very good act, it promotes good leadership, she said.

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CAMP RED CLOUD In 2002the U.S. Congress passed theNotification and Federal EmployeeAnti-Discrimination andRetaliation Act. This act requiresfederal agencies be accountablefor violations of anti-discrimination and whistleblower

protection laws; to require eachfederal agency post quarterly onits public website certainstatistical data relating to federalsector equal employmentopportunity complaints filed withan agency and for other purposes.The act was signed into law byPresident Bush May 15, 2002.

This is avery goodact, saidVivianGeorge,Equal

EmploymentOpportunitymanager forArea I.Managementshould come to see me if theyhave questions in reference toemployees.

Managers should come to see

their EEO officer as well as theManagement, Employee RelationsOffice if there is a complaintmade against them by anemployee, George explained.

When managers haveconcerns regarding employees,they should come and talk to meto see how we can work it outbefore it becomes a more

problematic matter, George said.Managers really need to come

to talk to me before the employeefiles a complaint.

When managers have anemployee who is not performing,they should see their EEO officerbefore taking action.

If a manager does not help anemployeethat is notperforming,often timesthe situationgets blown

out of proportionand causesbiggerproblems as

time goes on, George said.When that happens the

employee comes to file acomplaint before management can

solve the problem. Management isaware of the employeesnonperformance, and managementshould do something to help theemployee before it becomes aproblem.

Most of the time managers arepromoted to their positionsbecause of their job skills, andmany are not skilled in being

leaders of people.There is a big difference

between a manager and a leader.Managers also must be leaders tomanage people, help people,mentor employees and help themout, George said.

If employees get the help theyneed when they need it, mostcomplaints would not happen.

The programs are here to helpmanagement as well, Georgesaid. Civilian Personnel and EEOare good programs to helpmanagers to help the employees

and not to create problems.Some managers are afraid of complaints made by employeesthey supervise.

If the manager does the jobcorrectly and an employee says hewants to go to EEO or ManagementEmployee Relations and file acomplaint, the manager should pick

up the telephone and make theappointment for the employee,George said. This shows themanager is interested in trying toresolve the complaint. This will keepthe problem from escalating.

Managers should be leaders of people as well as adept at their jobs,but often times this is not the case.George provides information to help

managers improve their leadershipabilities.

I send out a lot of articles aboutleadership and mentoring, Georgesaid. Every time I get a new articleI send it out to all the managers andsupervisors. I have put together alot of training.

We are a diverse group of people, unless we know how we aregoing to work together we willcontinue to misunderstand and notcommunicate well with each other.Being aware of our differences andhelping each other in the work place

can enrich our work experience andimprove our quality of work,explained George.

Managers and employees shouldhave confidence now they can getthe help they need and have no fearof retaliation.

If the manager does the job correctly and an employee says he wants to go to EEO or Management Employee Relations and file a complaint, the manager should pick up the telephone and make the appointment for

the employee, Vivian George

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Area I offers reduced Area I offers reduced Area I offers reduced Area I offers reduced Area I offers reducedKA KA KA KA KA TUSA golf feesTUSA golf feesTUSA golf feesTUSA golf feesTUSA golf feesBy Margaret Banish-Donaldson

Area I Public AffairsCAMP RED CLOUD Morale,

Welfare and Recreation officialsannounced that Korean Augmentationto the U.S. Army Soldiers can nowplay golf in Area I at reduced rates.

This concept came about as aresult of Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, CampCasey garrison commander, DeniseJames, MWR director, said. ChrisBradford, chief of our communityoperations division, drafted a proposaland submitted it to Col. ForrestNewton, Area I commander. Heapproved the request immediately.

The anticipated level of participation will not adversely affectgolf business, Bradford said. It isanother attempt to open upopportunities for KATUSAs to golf more. The new rates are cut in half.

Its important we offer servicesand programs targeted for ourKATUSAs since their pay issignificantly lower than their U.S.counterparts, James said. We didntwant it to be just a one-year deal. Wehope to continue this tradition formany years.

For those KATUSA Soldiersinterested in learning how to play golf,the Camp Casey golf course has a freegolf clinic Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m.

Also, the driving range at Casey isopen until 9 p.m. from Monday toFriday and until 8 p.m. Saturday andSunday and until 7 p.m. at Camp RedCloud.

Sgt. Lee Joong bum, seniorKATUSA, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, Area ISupport Activity, said he was veryhappy to hear about the new rates andthe free golf club rentals from the proshop.

If I could bring my familymembers here to play golf then theycould teach me at the same time andthat would even be more enjoyable,

Lee said. My father wanted to teachme when I was younger, but I wasntinterested because I felt it was an oldermans sport.

Lee believes once the KATUSASoldiers practice enough to becomeskilled at it MWR could include a golf competition between the KATUSA andU.S. Soldiers.

Every year KATUSA-U.S. SoldierFriendship Weeks celebration andcompetition is held with the awardingof more than 20 trophies and otherawards, James said. The competitionincludes everything from tug-of-war tosoccer, and now we can add golf.

In addition, Area I bowling alleysoffer reduced fees and free bowling for

Soldiers (including KATUSAs) inuniform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. dailyexcept weekends and holidays. Plus,all Area I facilities are open to KATUSASoldiers for their events: swimming,basketball and soccer games.

The main difference between soccerand golf is when youre playing golf,its all up to you, Lee said. When youscrew up, its all on you. There are noteammates to back you up whereas insoccer, your teammates are alwaysgoing to be there. There are 11 guys onthe field with you at all times. You canback your teammates up as well as havethem help you. In golf, youre kind of

out there on your own, playing yourown game.Nevertheless, the one program

MWR would like to see the KATUSASoldiers involved in is with BetterOpportunities for Single andunaccompanied Soldiers. BOSS plansactivities that enhance Soldiers overallquality of life.

James would like to get input fromthe KATUSA Soldiers on whatprograms interest them. She believesthis can be done through BOSS.

All in all , i ts always a funexperience to golf in Area I for peopleof all ages, James said.

MARGARETBANISH-DONALDSON

Kil Kwang-Chun, Area I community relationsofficer, demonstrates how to use a golf club at the driving range.E-mail [email protected]

CRC gets resumix tipsCRC gets resumix tipsCRC gets resumix tipsCRC gets resumix tipsCRC gets resumix tipsBy Grace RichardsonArea I stringer

CAMP RED CLOUD Using Resumix canbe confus ing fo r f i r s t t ime use r s . Roge rB r o w n , e m p l o y m e n t r e a d i n e s s p r o g r a mcoord ina to r fo r Area I Army Communi tyService, gives Resumix training that can putit all in perspective.

People who are hiring want to read short,brief and to the point resumes, Brown said.Reading unnecessary things is aggravating;sometimes too much information is bad.

There are some deta i ls everyone shouldknow about how to fill out a resume in theResumix system.

Start with the oldest occupation and work your way up chronologically, Brown said.For salary, if you begin with per year, thendo the same with the other jobs. Just multi plyit out. Dont do p e r y e a r o ny o u r f i r s t j o bdescription andt h e n p e rmonth on thenext.

P e r h a p smost importantof all is to have all the details and preciseinformation about ones work history availablebefore beginning to fill out a resume.

Dont leave anything blank, hours workedper week, description of duties this is whatyou did , Brown said . There is a 12,000character maximum, which may allow you toi n c l u d e a t l e a s t t h r e e o r f o u r p r e v i o u soccupations.

After one has finished creating their resumein Resumix, applying for jobs becomes much

easier.Yo u s h o u l d s u b m i t y o u r r e s u m e a n d

supplemental data to the system so that youwill be able to apply for jobs, Brown explains.When you go to the search for jobs part of the main Web site ( acpol.army.mil/employment)you can click on it and look for jobs you wantto apply.

A person can search for specific titles orpay grades, Brown said. Many people dontknow tha t t he re i s a l so a cho ice be tween

working for the federalg o v e r n m e n t o r p r i v a t ec o n t r a c t o r s . A l s o , f o ro v e r s e a s s p o u s e s o f f e d e r a l g o v e r n m e n temployees and veteranst h e r e a r e h i r i n gpreferences.

W h e n a r e s u m e i sfinished, click on self-nominate, and it willautomatically submit the resume for the jobsa person chooses.

JIMCUNNINGHAM

Toy Curry and Chandani Buccino, FRC facilitators, brief FiresBrigade family members July 28.

CAMP CASEY Many times Soldiers find themselvesneeding assistance with the woes of Army life. That is wherethe Family Readiness Group steps in.

I want the families to know that we are here, saidChandani Buccino, FRG facilitator. Family support is veryimportant.

The meeting held July 28 was indeed very important forthe Fires Brigade.

This is the first time the Fires Brigade has had an FRGmeeting. It is so very important for the family members toknow that we are here and ready to support them when they

have needs, said Toy Curry, FRG facilitator.The meeting started with a briefing on the services offeredby Army Community Services by Faith Barnes, supervisor,social service representative. The FRG is here for you, itshere to guide you when you need help, Barnes said.

The first meeting is always to explain what the FRG doesand what it offers those spouses that are experiencing Armylife for the first time, or spouses that need support when theirSoldier spouse is in the field, Curry said.

By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

Fires Brigade gets new FRG

People who are hiring want to read short, brief and to the point resume. Reading unnecessary things is

aggraviating; sometimes too much information is bad.

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YONGSAN GARRISON Armyand Air Force Exchange Serviceofficials announced the end of the two-week taxi strike July 28.

Were happy that the service is back in business, saidAAFES NorthernExchange GeneralManager BettyO'Brien. Its a

service that is definitely needed here andone we want to continue to provide, nomatter who provides it.

The strike had affected Area I and IIsince mid-July.

We were surprised that the strikeeven started and didnt get resolved

more quickly, OBrien said. We wanta service our customers can rely on.

Sixty-four taxis were on the road inArea II as of 4 p.m. July 28.

Area II Logistics Director LydiaGrohmann said even with the end of the strike DOL plans to continueenhanced post shuttle bus service duringpeak hours (4-5:30 p.m.).

The postshuttle servicenormally offersa bus every 30minutes. During

peak hours, Area II officials increasedservice to every 15 minutes.We can continue to provide

additional drivers until school starts,she said.

By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

Taxi drivers end walk-out

E-mail [email protected] MCNALLY

Taxi drivers return to work July 28 after a two-week strike.

Area II withstands heavy rains, no damage

YONGSAN GARRISON With heavy rainfalllast week, the Area II commander raised roadconditions to AMBER and the flood condition to levelII.

Area II officials said even with nearly 7 inches of rainfall, the community reported no damage orflooding.

We continue to take mitigating actions like clearingdrainage areas, said Area II Public Works DirectorMichael Chung. This has helped us keep the watermoving during monsoon season.

During AMBER road conditions officials warnedof using extra caution when driving.

We ask that people minimize driving duringAMBER road conditions, said Area II Plans, Training,Mobilization and Security Director Gerald Casey.

The following may authorize use of military vehiclesduring AMBER road conditions:

Commanders (all levels)Officers O-3 and aboveWarrant Officers CW-5 and aboveCivilian Supervisors GS/KGS-10 and aboveCasey said to avoid low-lying areas, rivers and

bridges during heavy rainfall.Be especially safe when driving around the bridges

off post, he said, because there is a potential forreduced visibility and loss of traction on roadways.

Area II officials said they continue to takenecessary precautions to enforce destructive weatherplans.

We want to make sure units practice properdestructive weather safety techniques and reportany damage to the Area II DPTMS staff duty officerand staff duty noncommissioned officer, Caseysaid.

Road conditions returned to GREEN Saturday,and the flood conditions reve rted to level I Sunday.

Area II Public Affairs will continue to post asevere weather warning slide on the Commander'sAccess Channel and publish updates to the Area IIWeb site (http://area2.korea.army.mil) as necessary.

By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

PHOTOS BY PVT. J UNG J AE- HOON

We want a service our customers can rely on.

Betty OBrien

U.S. troops help Seoul with Han River cleanup


A Soldier slogs through a July 27 rainfall at Yongsan Garrison.

Vehicles manuever through heavy water during flood condition level II July 27.

Spc. Yorkana Rodriguez, ROK soldiers and local officialscombine forces at the Han River cleanup site July 26.

By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

SEOUL More than 100 U.S. Soldiers, KoreanAugmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers, Republicof Korea Army staff and local officials joined forcesin Han River cleanup operations July 26.

The first rainfall of monsoon season July 15-18dumped more than 12 inches of rain in many areasof Korea, making the Han River flood onto manypublic parks and roads.

We received a request by the 1st Regiment of the 56th ROK Division to assist in the cleanup effortalong the Han River, said 8th Army U.S. ArmyCivil Military Operations Chief Maj. (Promotable)Thomas Whitaker. To enhance Korean-Americanrelations and strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, wesent volunteers to help.

Whitaker said they wanted to show the Seoulcommunity that we are living here as they do.

Volunteers gathered at Yongsans BalboniTheater and with the equipment provided by theHan River Management Office, they proceeded tothe cleanup site.

PVT. J UNG J AE- HOON

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Nutrition ClassesJoin a nutrition class 8:30-11:30 a.m.Tuesday at the 121st General HospitalNutrition Clinic. The classes covernutrition basics, exercise and dining

out smart. For information, call 737-5521.

Touch of SturgisArea II will host a A Touch of Sturgis10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at the YongsanBowling Center. MWR will providesome refreshments and giveaways andthe Yongsan Motorcycle Club willhave more than 25 motorcycles ondisplay. The group will also havebooths to promote motorcycle safety.

Hoops for TroopsSee the U.S.A. Dream Team in a freebasketball exhibition 10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. Aug. 14 at Collier Field House.

Free Barbecue, ShowCome out to see a dynamic show of music in motion 4 p.m. Aug. 19 at CollierSoccer Field. A free USO-providedbarbecue starts at 3 p.m. Forinformation, visit http:// spiritofamericaband.org.

Newcomers OrientationLearn about the community, Koreanculture and visit Seoul locations withthe Area II Newcomers OrientationAug. 21-23. Limited child care is

available. Register by visiting ArmyCommunity Service, Bldg. 4106, Room205, or call 738-7505.

Seoul USOHabitat for Humanity: USO will

sponsor 35 servicemembers interestedin building a home for the Cheonancommunity Sept. 23. USO is lookingfor volunteers now. Call for applicationforms, or visit http://www.uso.org/ korea.

A new USO program, UnitedThrough Reading will allowservicemembers to keep in touch withhome by videotaping book reading for

a son, daughter, nephew, niece, brotheror sister.For information, call CharlotteHuntsman at 724-7781.

Aikido ClassesAikido provides a way to keep fit andlearn effective martial arts skills.Classes are ongoing 6:30-8 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays andSaturdays noon-1:30 p.m. at TrentGymnasium. The classes cost $40 permonth. For information, call at 010-8671-4213.

Computer ClubThe Seoul Computer Club will meet 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Seoul USO atCamp Kim.

Area II Web siteFor more community notes, news andinformation, visit the Area II Web siteat http://area2.korea.army.mil.

YONGSAN GARRISON Morethan 40 kids attended a five-dayworkshop to improve their baseball skillsJuly 17-21 and July 24-28 at LombardoField.

Yongsan Child and Youth Servicessponsored the clinic for children ages 9-17.

The first session was meant foryounger kids, while the second sessionfocused on teenagers.

I want them to learn the fundamentalsand mechanics of baseball, said CoachAngel Rivera before giving the kidsdirections.

Rivera was the coach of Miami DadeCollege for 15 years and is now a scoutfor infielders.

The players practiced throwing andcatching the ball after a brief warmupsprint. They also learned the besttechniques for catching grounders and flyballs.

The teens were instructed on what eachposition should do when getting ready tocatch the ball, such as calling the ball.

Some of the kids wore jerseys of theirfavorite players to show their devotion tothe game.

Each training day lasted for two hours,from 1-3 p.m. Although practice wasserious, the kids had fun in the camp.

Baseball is a fun sport, said DevonHowell, 14. Im best as a pitcher.

By Aaron ChildressArea II Public Affairs

Y Y Y Y Y ongsan youth make camp a hitongsan youth make camp a hitongsan youth make camp a hitongsan youth make camp a hitongsan youth make camp a hit

Yongsan teens listen to Coach Angel Rivera July 24 at Lombardo Field during Baseball Camp.PHOTOS BY AARON CHILDRESS

Above: Players find out what will be expected of themduring day one of the five-day camp.Right: Devon Howell, 14, practices catching ground balls.E-mail [email protected]

University of California students visit YongsanBy Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON SixtyKorean-American University of California students explored U.S.military life July 26 during an on-postfield trip here.

The visit was part of the U.S. ForcesKorea Good Neighbor Program to

foster stronger bonds between the U.S.Forces Korea and the community.The program informed students

about the pivotal roles of the Americanservicemembers in Korea, saidUniversity of California EducationAbroad Program Coordinator KimYoon-ho. Now the students understandthe necessity of the U.S.-KoreanAlliance.

Some students who visited Yongsanlast year have since signed up to becomecommissioned officers in the U.S.Armed Forces.

We had some positive feedback from the students after the visit, Kimsaid. This experience offers them abrief idea of what kind of career theycould have in the military.

Area II Community RelationsOfficer An Chang-sin regularlycoordinates various visits from differentorganizations for the off-postcommunity members.

The Good Neighbor Program

shows people how militaryservicemembers support Koreansociety, An said. It embeds a positiverecognition for the off-postcommunity.

Students received a welcomegreeting from Area II Commander Col.Ron Stephens during an introductorybriefing about Yongsan Garrison.

In Korea, people call Area II LittleAmerica, Stephens said. Basically,

our role is to support and defend theinstallations.

Following the briefing, Area IIofficials provided a one-hour bus touraround Main and South Post.

This is my first time in Korea, and Iwanted to grasp different culturaldifferences, said college student AimeeSun Kwon. It was actually interestingto know what U.S. Soldiers do forKorea.

Sixty Korean-American University of California students tour Yongsan Garrison July 26.CPL. L EE YANG- WON


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YONGSAN GARRISON Thirty-five Koreanhigh school students and some of their parents touredYongsan Garrison July 28, as part of the U.S. ForcesKorea Good Neighbor Program.

Yongin Foreign High School students watched aU.S. Army military working dogs demonstration, andlater ate lunch at the Three Kingdoms Inn DiningFacility.

Fifteen Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, 94th Military Police Battalion Soldiersvolunteered to entertain the high school students.

This tour is all about the Good NeighborProgram, said Sgt. Pablo Perez. It allows a chancefor young Koreans to see what U.S. Forces Korea istruly about, rather than relying on the media or othersources.

Even though it was raining hard outside, the childrenand the parents seemed excited to be at YongsanGarrison.

It feels like a small America inside of Korea, saidKim Hee-yun from Yongin Foreign High School. Ithink this is a very ideal city, Koreans and Americansgetting along together.

Kim said she hopes the U.S. Soldiers enjoyed thetour also.

She also said the U.S. Army military working dogswere very interesting because it was unusual to seein Korea.

I was surprised to see the big U.S. Soldiers beingso nice, said Park Ki-young from Yongin ForeignHigh School. I think this would help the rest of theclassmates, including me, to see what the U.S.Soldiers are really about.

Military working dogs make Korean friendsMilitary working dogs make Korean friendsMilitary working dogs make Korean friendsMilitary working dogs make Korean friendsMilitary working dogs make Korean friendsBy Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs


PHOTOS BY PVT. J UNG J AE-HOON

Above: 94th Military PoliceBattalions Sgt. Pablo Perezcompliments his dog after a

job well done during a K-9demonstration at Trent Gym.

YONGSAN GARRISON The USO is callingfor 35 servicemembers interested in building a homefor the Habitat for Humanity project Sept. 23.

These volunteer carpenters would help otherHabitat for Humanity volunteers to build a house inCheonan, in the Pyeongtaek area south of Seoul. TheUSO will provide lunch and transportation, as well aspay for the fees that Habitat for Humanity normallycharges.

The servicemembers will depart from the SeoulUSO on Camp Kim at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 23. Once inCheonan, the volunteers will aid in the constructionof one house until 5 p.m.

The volunteers do not need any construction orbuilding experience, said USO Marketing and PublicRelations Director Charlotte Huntsman.

Experienced construction workers will be on-siteto assist the volunteers.

For information and an application, call 724-7781or visit the USO Web site at http://www.uso.org/korea.

USO to sponsor 35 servicemembers in Habitat for Humanity project By Aaron ChildressArea II Public Affairs


Volunteers build a home in Korea in June 2004.ARCHIVE PHOTO

Left: Yongin Foreign HighSchool students visit Yongsan for a GoodNeighbor Program event

July 28.


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YONGSAN GARRISON TheArea II Morale, Welfare andRecreation Auto Skills Center givesSoldiers, civilians and family members

a chance to maintain and repair theirprivately owned vehicles using thelatest technology.

The goal of the Auto Skills Centeris to give customers an economicalway to take care of their vehicles.

Its a lot cheaper, first of all, saidManager Arthur Savannah. Secondly,we guarantee what we do.

Getting parts off post for Americanvehicles can be hard, he said. Thatswhat we are here for, Savannah said.

Complete automotive services areavailable, including three qualifiedautomotive repair instructors, oilchange, tuneups, brake service and

from Page 9CleanupCleanupCleanupCleanupCleanup


The group began cleaning up a bicycleand running path covered with mud. Theyalso moved fallen trees.

Eighth U.S. Army Staff SergeantDaniel Roman was surprised at the scenehe saw.

It was unbelievable how the river hadmoved so much mud onto the shore, hesaid. I definitely noticed team spirit the Soldiers were working really hard, andat the end of the day had accomplished agreat deal.

Roman said he felt good aboutvolunteering.

Personally, I felt very satisfied to havegiven a little bit back to our community,he said.

We expected heavy damage, but thiswas worse than we thought, said AreaII KATUSA Cpl. Song Jung-kil. But weare here to help, and we will do our best

to make this place look as it was before.Song said he was impressed to see

Americans helping out.They seemed very concerned of the

damages that the rain has caused and itshowed how much they cared for thecommunity, Song said.

Through the hard work of thecombined forces of U.S. and ROKSoldiers, the River Park started to returnto its former beauty.

I was very proud to work with theROK Army and happy to see that wemade this happen, said U.S. ArmyTroop Command Korea Spc. YorkanaRodriguez. I volunteered because thiswasnt only about Koreans dealing withthe weather, this is our neighborhoodalso.

tire service.Car wash areas and computerized

diagnostics scanners for Ford, GeneralMotors and Chrysler model years1989-2002 are also available.

The Auto Skills Center currently has

a summer special for its customers.For $35, an auto instructor will check the antifreeze, hoses, wiper blades,fluid levels, battery, lights, tires, break pads and shoes and the air conditioningsystem of the customers vehicle.

The special will be in effect throughOctober. The Auto Skills Center isopen Wednesday through Friday from10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and during theweekend from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The center is located at Building T-4878 on MP Hill Road on South Post.For information, call 738-5315.

Customer Ian Brown works on his car at the Yongsan Auto Skills Center July 14.

By Aaron ChildressArea II Public Affairs

Yongsan Auto Skills Center puts drivers on road to repair

AARON CHILDRESS



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When arriving in Korea it is importantthat individuals do a legal checkup with

their attorney just as they would do amedical checkup with their doctor.

By creating a few importantdocuments and getting some legaladvice now, anyone can keep their legalhouse in order. This will prevent manypotential hardships.Draft a Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a notarizedlegal document signed by you, that givessomeone you trust the ability tobecome you at law. What this meansis, depending on the Power of Attorney,the grantee (person you give the powerto) can borrow money, sell your carstateside (not your vehicle located inKorea), or make health care decisionsfor your children.There are two types of Powers of Attorney, General and Specific. AGeneral Power of Attorney lets thegrantee make virtually any decision ortake any action that you could legallydo for yourself. A Specific or SpecialPower of Attorney is limited to thepowers granted on the actual Power of Attorney itself. For example, only toauthorize and make healthcare decisionsfor my son Bob Snuffy III. Otherexamples of a Specific Power of

Legal checkup can make overseas tour run smootherBy Capt. James R. Abeshaus Yongsan Client Services

Attorney are to receive household goodsor to ship and receive a vehicle.Draft a Will and AMD

A Will is a legal document that states

how your assets are to be disposed of,who will be the guardian of yourchildren, who will be the executor of your estate and what type of funeralarrangements are to take place whenyou die. Everyone should have a willand update it every five years, as wellas after a significant event such as amarriage, divorce, birth of a child, ordeath of a spouse.Even if you are not a wealthy person,wills prevent disagreements andpotentially costly court battles over yourestate and children. Pick up the willworksheet from the nearest legal officeor download it from https://www-eusa-4.korea.army.mil/Sja/. Fill it out, and e-mail it to the area legal assistance office.Then make an appointment to see anattorney to draft your will and answerany questions you may have.

An AMD or Advanced MedicalDirective is a document that expressesyour wishes as to what should be doneif you become terminally ill or have anaccident and become unable to makehealth-related decisions for yourself.This document also allows you to selectthe person who will make thesedecisions for you.

ImmigrationU.S. Citizens: If you bring your

spouse or other dependents to Koreathey will need a SOFA stamp in their

passport. This is offered the lastTuesday of every month at the YongsanGarrison ACS Building, Room 122.This is very important because amissing or overdue SOFA stamp mayresult in a fine or worse, Korean officialsmay not let you leave the country. Stopby Rm. 122 as soon as you can to pick up an Immigration Information Packet.

Non U.S. Citizens: If you marrysomeone in Korea who is not a U.S.citizen you need to apply for an I-130Visa immediately. If you hesitate, youmay be on your way back to the UnitedStates and find your spouse unable tocome with you because you waited tostart the paperwork. Contrary topopular belief, this process can oftentake six months or more. Make anappointment at the legal office forguidance through the visa process.

Children born in Korea: If you havea child while in Korea you need toimmediately apply for a Report of Consular Birth Abroad (birth certificateissued by U.S. Embassy), passport foryour child and SOFA stamp. If the SOFAstamp is not done within the requiredtime limit of 30 days from your childsbirth in Korea, you face potential fines

and the despair of your child not beingable to leave Korea with you when youPCS. Make sure you pick up a Reportof Consular Birth Abroad information

from the nearest legal office.Bill Pay

It is advisable that you set up a formof automatic payment for your billswhile you are in Korea. You can do thisthrough MyPay by setting up allotmentsor it can be done online through mostbanks. Mail coming to Korea can taketwo weeks and can even get lost. Thereis no reason why you should have topay late fees or extra interest on yourbills. Bill Pay and allotments help toprevent these fees and assure that yourbills are paid, no stamps needed.Also, If you have not already done so,purchase a plastic file folder organizer,or three-ring binder, with documentprotector sleeves for all of yourimportant documents. This six dollarpurchase will save you from manyfuture headaches. Keep birthcertificates, marriage certificates, socialsecurity cards, passports and any otherimportant documents readily accessible.

All of the documents mentionedabove, exclusive of Bill Pay, can beobtained through the Yongsan ClientServices Office. For information, goonline at https://www-eusa-4.korea.army.mil/Sja/.


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Pirates of the Caribbean:Pirates of the Caribbean:Pirates of the Caribbean:Pirates of the Caribbean:Pirates of the Caribbean:Dead Mans Chest Dead Mans Chest Dead Mans Chest Dead Mans Chest Dead Mans Chest (JohnnyDepp, Keira Knightley)Once again thrown into the world ofthe supernatural, Captain JackSparrow finds out that he owes ablood debt to the legendary DaveyJones, Captain of the ghostly FlyingDutchman. With time running out,Jack must find a way out of his debtor else be doomed to eternaldamnation and servitude in theafterlife. And as if this werent enough,the Captains problems manage towreck the wedding plans of a certainWill Turner and Elizabeth Swann, who

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The Omen The Omen The Omen The Omen The Omen (Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Julia Stiles)Robert Thorn is a senior Americandiplomat whose wife, Katherine,endures a difficult delivery wheretheir newborn child has died. Thornknows the news will devastateKatherine, who had suffered twoprevious miscarriages. The hospitalpriest presents Thorn with anotherchild born that night, whose motherdied in childbirth. The priest compelsThorn to take the infant boy as hisown; Katherine will never know thetruth, and their son, which they nameDamien, will be raised as their flesh

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Y Y Y Y Y ou, Me & Dupree ou, Me & Dupree ou, Me & Dupree ou, Me & Dupree ou, Me & Dupree (OwenWilson, Kate Hudson)Carl and Molly Peterson are juststarting their new life together complete with a cute house, boringneighbors, stable jobs and theroutines of newlywed existence.Theres just one unfortunate hitch intheir perfectly constructed newworld. And his names Dupree.Randy Dupree, Carls oldest friendand perpetual bachelor, has foundhimself with nowhere to go afterbeing fired.

Superman Returns Superman Returns Superman Returns Superman Returns Superman Returns (Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth)Following a mysterious absence ofseveral years, the Man of Steel,Superman, comes back to Earthbut things have changed. While anold enemy plots to render himpowerless once and for all,Superman faces the heartbreakingrealization that the woman he loves,Lois Lane, has moved on with herlife. Or has she? Supermansbittersweet return challengeshim to bridge the distance betweenthem while finding a place in asociety that has learned to survive

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15Planning for success in the year to comePlanning for success in the year to comePlanning for success in the year to comePlanning for success in the year to comePlanning for success in the year to comeBy Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike DurhamBy Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike DurhamBy Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike DurhamBy Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike DurhamBy Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike Durham2nd Infantry Division

Like many of you I recently arrived for myyear in Korea! After spending the night

at that wonderful Dragon Hill Lodge, Iawoke for an early breakfast with some old friends even after waking up at 2 a.m. I dressed in myACUs and put on my new Big Black Patch for thefirst time.

I felt good about the look and the opportunity toserve here. As I prepared to go downstairs to meetmy friends, I passed the mirror and thought, howwill this look on me a year from now? Will I be abetter person after serving here this year? And willthose I meet during my Korea journey be better formeeting me?

Youve heard it said, Failing to plan is planningto fail. So I thought I had better have a good planto succeed. Like you, I want to be a better personwhen this year is done. I hope others will benefitfrom our time together. And I desire to pass by themirror on the way home and still feel good aboutthat Soldier looking back at me.

Perhaps the key to success over the next year issimply to give my best to the mission. Fortunatelyfor all of us, some of the finest servant/leaders Ihave ever met are here in Korea and you can besure that they are going to lead us to excellence! Wewill know, train for and execute our militarymission with pride and professionalism.

But what about Gods mission for you while youare here? Jesus said, Love the Lord your God withall your heart, mind and soul; and your neighbor asyourself. That sounds like a pretty clear mission

Area I Worship Area I Worship Area I Worship Area I Worship Area I WorshipServicesServicesServicesServicesServices

Catholic MassSaturday 4 p.m. CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

Noon Camp Casey StoneChapel

1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel

Eucharistic EpiscopalSunday 5:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel

Latter Day SaintsSunday 1 p.m. Crusader Chapel

ProtestantSunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Castle Chapel

10 a.m. Camp Casey StoneChapel

11 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOMChapel, Camp HoveyChapel Theater,Stanley Chapel, CampCasey Crusader Chapel

Protestant (COGIC)Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel

For information on additional services, contact the nearest Area I chapl

statement to me.After 23 years of service and numerous

deployments, Ive learned some things that will helpme accomplish Gods mission this year. First, it

really helps to communicate regularly, clearly andfrom the heart with God, those I care about andthose with whom I will share space over the nextyear. With all the means of communication availabletoday, we really have no excuse not to be in touch.And of course God is available 24/7 through prayer.

Second, we must listen. Those youve left back home and your new found friends will be ameaningful part of the rest of your life, if you willgive them the gift of your time. Let me encourageyou do the Nike thing get in the habit of JustDoing It! Talk to God, make the call, send the e-mail, mail home the card, take the time to listen itwill make a real difference.

The second thing is equally important: When itcomes to relationships, make good choices and besure to consider the future. I overheard someonesay, This place is like Disney World, you can playall you want and then go back home. I hope youwont fall into that trap. We all know that everychoice has a consequence, good and bad.

Finally, I hope you will make a place for regularworship and Bible study in your routine. This yearhas boundless opportunities for growth in yourfaith. Your chaplain has a number of services,studies and programs planned for you. Make it yourplan to be involved where you can it too willmake a real difference. Just do it!

My plan for success is simple: grow in my faith;make wise choices in all my relationships; and keep

good commo with those who are important in mylife. Whether you are just beginning your tour orhave been here a while, I hope youll consider thissimple plan for success. I promise, you will like

who you see in the mirror when your year inKorea is done. God bless.


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CAMP HUMPHREYS TwentyCamp Humphreys U.S. femaleSoldiers joined 40 Korean femaleSoldiers from various units inGyeonggi province in a joint culturalexchange tour at HwaseongHaenggung (temporary palace),Hwaseong Fortress, Yeonmudae(Military Training Center) andGyeonggi Korean Traditional MusicCenter in Suweon July 6.

The event was hosted by the Familyand Women Policy Division, Gyeonggiprovince, to have U.S. female Soldiers

meet with Korean female soldiers andexchange ideas, customs and culturesbetween two military societies andcountries. Five KATUSA Soldiers wereinvited as translators.

At the Hwaseong Haenggung, therewas a wishing event in front of amystery tree that was struck bylightning more than 200 years ago, but

FFFFFemale U.S. Soldieremale U.S. Soldieremale U.S. Soldieremale U.S. Soldieremale U.S. Soldiersssssmeet Kmeet Kmeet Kmeet Kmeet Korororororean cean cean cean cean countountountountounterpartserpartserpartserpartserpartsBy Peter Yu

Area III Public Affairs

one small tree branch has survived and

is still growing. Because of the oldtrees vitality, many Korean peoplebelieve that the tree makes your wishcome true if you sincerely pray forsomething.

I wished health and happiness formy fianc, said Cpl. AmandaWilmoth, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2-52ndGeneral Aviation Support Battalion.Spc. Oraphan Vanizzakornvarakul,Detachment B, 516th PersonnelServices Battalion added, Well, Iwished anything good for me.

After watching a Martial Arts Trial

Performance in front of the HwaseongHaenggung main gate, the soldiersmoved by a tour train, symbolic of thekings sedan chair, along the HwaseongFortress. Five soldiers from each armyengaged in friendly archery competitionat the military training center.

Many cultural experience programsand activities were followed at

Republic of Korea and U.S. female soldiers enjoy Korean sea-saw together.

A group of Republic of Korea-U.S. Soldiers aim at a target during an archery practice.The two groups enjoyed some friendly competition during the joint cultural exchangetour July 6.

PHOTOS BY P ETER YU

American female Soldiers kick up their heels at a traditional Korean dance, followingthe instructor motion by motion.

Cpl. Amanda Wilmoth, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-52nd General AviationSupport Battalion, (right) and Spc. Oraphan Vanizzakornvarakul, B Detachment, 516th PersonnelServices Battalion tie a wishing ribbon on a rope around the mysterious tree.

Gyeonggi Traditional Korean MusicCenter, including a creative traditionalKorean musical wedding,practicing the Janggu, mask dance;wearing traditional wedding clothes;and playing Korean traditional gamessuch as Jeggi Chagi (footshuttlecock), Goolrungsoe (rollingalong a hoop), Tooho (throwingarrows), Nultigi (see-saw), Julnomgi(rope skipping), and Gang-gang-soo-wol-lae (circle dancing).

It is great and I am happy to behere today, said Sgt. 1st Class Ranira

Santiago, Det. B, 516th PSB. Iwould also like to come back and visitYongin Folk Village before I PCS tothe States in September, she said.

It is a great idea for ROK-U.S.female soldiers to have a chance toget together for a special culturalevent like this, said ROK 1st Lt.Jeong-eun Jin, Kwonyul Unit, Capital

City Defense Division. I think thiskind of program should be extendedto various groups such as civilian,government and military.

This tour is very good and I wishedwe could have a longer time to enjoywith Korean female soldiers, said 2ndLt. Kelli G. Binderim, HHC, 2-52ndGSAB.

It was a little strange at thebeginning, but I feel morecomfortable now, said Staff Sgt. JuMi-son, ROK Air Defense ArtilleryDivision. However, if we can have a

chance to introduce ourselves to eachother at the beginning of the program,it would be much more natural to talk with American Soldiers.

We will plan to host a jointcultural event for Korean and foreignfamilies next year, said Yeo Sun-ho,director general, Family & WomenPolicy Division, Gyeonggi Province.


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Junior Golf ClinicsOffered at Sung Nam

Sung Nam Golf course will hold juniorgolf instructional clinics Monday thruAug. 11. All interested juniors ages 7-17 are invited to attend. The times willbe 9-11 a.m. Monday thru Thursday atthe Sung Nam Golf Course driving rangeand 7-10 a.m., Friday at Sung Nam onthe golf course. All equipment andinstruction will be provided at nocharge. Call Jim Shaw or Jack Delaneyat 736-3483 to sign up.

Weekend Bingo atUptown Lounge

Be a winner at Bingo at the Main PostClubs Uptown Lounge. EverySaturday and Sunday, doors open at11 a.m. and early games begins at12:30 p.m. Over $6,750 in prize moneyis given away every weekend,including $2,500 and $5,000 jackpots.For information, call the MWR clubmanager at 723-8785.

Area II Pool LeagueThe Area II Pool League is seeking newmembers. The group meets at 7 p.m.each Tuesday at the Main Post Club,

Harveys Lounge and the Navy Club --all on Yongsan Garrison.Membership is open to ID cardholders,family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians or contractors andindividuals sponsored by ID cardholders.for information, call Brent Abare at 723-3691 or e-mail [email protected].

USA Basketball TeamSchedule

The USA Basketball Mens NationalTeam, led by Duke University headcoach Mike Krzyzewski, is scheduledto visit Seoul as participants in the WorldBasketball Challenge 2006, and willsponsor Hoops for Troops duringtheir time in the Republic of Korea, Aug.11-16.The U.S. team will play two exhibitiongames, taking on Lithuania at 4 p.m., Aug.13, and squaring off against Korea at 3p.m., Aug. 15. The players havepurchased 1,000 tickets for each of theirgames, donating them for active-dutyservicemembers stationed here. Ticketswill be divided among all Areas andcomponents within U.S. Forces Korea.More information on ticket distributionis available through servicememberchains of command.The team will conduct practice, open toID cardholders, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,Aug. 14 at Collier Field House here, andagain from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 16at Carey Field House, Camp Casey.The projected 15-player roster slated totravel to Korea includes CarmeloAntony, Gilbert Arenas, Elton Brand,Dwight Howard, LeBron James, ChrisPaul, Amare Stoudemire, Dwyane Wadeand Kirk Hinrich.

YONGSAN For 75 Americansand Koreans from Seoul, the one-and-a-half-hour bus ride to the ROKArmys Tiger Division base on acloudy Saturday was well worth it.For the 140 Tiger Division Officers,General Staff members, Soldiers, andfamily members, headed by thedivisions commanding generalhimself, the July 22 visit of the jointAmerican-Korean group was awelcomed sight.

The daylong tour was planned andcoordinated by Michael Lee, a long-time Army Community ServicesKorean Language instructor onYongsan. Most, if not all, of theAmericans have only been in Korea

for only a few weeks to a couple of months, and are enrolled in LeesKorean Language classes. For most,this is their first assignment in Korea.

Learning Hangul (the Koreanalphabet) is only the beginning for agood community relationship betweenAmericans and Koreans, Lee said.Teaching Korean culture and historycontributes to a better understandingof the Korean people and the best wayto teach both is through jointAmerican-Korean cultural tours.

Tiger Division is a nicknamegiven to South Korean Armys CapitalDivision during the Vietnam conflict.It is well-recognized and well-knownfor its heroic acts during its eightyears of deployment in Vietnam.Today, the division carries the nameSu-Do Mechanized Division as ittransformed from its Vietnam years of regular infantry organization to amodern mechanized infantry division.It is still known as the Tiger Division.

In his brief welcome remarks, Maj.Gen. Jung Hong Young, the Su-DoMechanized Divisions commandinggeneral, thanked everyone for the visitand encouraged everyone to have agreat day. He expressed hisappreciation for USFKs GoodNeighbor Program and looks forwardto more American and Korean jointcultural exchanges. After a groupphoto session with the visitors,members of his staff, officers andother soldiers, Jung took time toshake hands with a lot of theAmericans.

It was around 8 a.m. when the twobus loads of mostly newly arrived

ROK Tiger Division welcomes good neighborsBy Chief Warrant Officer Teddy Datuin1st Signal Brigade

Americans and their families, andKorean school children, with a fewKorean adult chaperones, departedYongsan for the Tiger Division visit.

There was a very enthusiasticcrowd of Tiger Division personnelwaiting when the two tour busespulled in front of the divisionsmuseum. Capt. Park Kwon Young,from the divisions G-1, made theinitial welcome and introduced the keyofficers and staff members. Then hewas followed by Col. Kim Chil Joo,the 26th Mechanized Infantry Brigadecommander, in welcoming thevisitors.

After all the welcoming remarks,photo opportunities and handshakes,the visitors were ushered into thedivisions museum. First Lt. Koo DoKyoung from thedivisions Public AffairsOffice, was one of thosebusy answeringquestions from theAmericans on the manydisplays such as historicartifacts, old weaponsand photographs. The museum displaytour was followed by a 21-minutevideo presentation on the mission andcapability of the division.

The main event of the daylong visitwas the cookout and picnic at theTiger Divisions resort. More divisionsoldiers and family members awaitedthe arrival of the visitors. It appearedthat the swimming pool and waterslide were filled with water andprepared specifically for the visitingchildren and the division personnelschildren.

At a picnic area on the other side of the pool, other division soldiers andfamily members prepared the picnic

table and the barbecue grills.Americans and Koreans, visitors andhosts, joined together in cookingKorean barbecue and grilling Americanhot dogs and hamburgers.

Games of basketball, soccer andthe Korean foot volleyball brought thegroups together I the spirit of competition. All day was filled with

interaction between the Americans andthe division personnel.

Norma Irwin, a first-time visitor toKorea who arrived a month ago withher family, said the ROK soldiers arefriendly, fun and mild mannered. TheKorean people are very nice, friendlyand polite.

This event is very wonderful andsuccessful. Everyone is enjoying andembracing each other positively, sheadded.

Commenting on the success of thedays activities, many people called formore and similar events as a way tostrengthen the bond between the twonations.

More of this relationship and moreinteraction between the two armieswill have great positive impact on

[the] American-Koreanrelationship,said YolandaDenman, who,along with herhusband, hasonly been here

for 11 days.This kind of event is great for the

Good Neighbor Program, said Frank Froman, a staff audiologist at 121General Hospital on Yongsan Garrison.It brings long-lasting relationshipsand I recommend all units toparticipate. Our host is so kind, andinteraction with the ROK Armysoldiers is different than theinteraction with (Korean Augmentationto the U.S. Army Soldiers) and Koreancivilians.

Enthusiasm was high amongKorean participants, as well. This ismy first interaction with a group of Americans and Im very happy said

Choi Jung Lim, one of the TigerDivisions family members. I hopewe have more chances to meetAmericans.

For information on the ACS KoreanLanguage classes, call ACS at 738-7505. Call Michael Lee at 010-6325-0765 for information on the SaturdayTour program.

More interaction between the two armies will have great positive impact on [the] A m e r i c a n - K o r e a n relationship.

A Republic of Korea soldier shares a card trickwith American visitors to the ROK Tiger Division.

Youngsters beat the heat with a dip in the swimming pool during a cultural visit to the Republic of

Korea Amys Tiger Division July 22.

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Soldiers lend hand to neighbors

CAMP HUMPHREYS U.S.and KATUSA Soldiers, and civiliansfrom camps Long and Eagleextended a helping hand to thecommunity during the week of July24 when they worked side by sidewith Republic of Korea soldiers torepair flood damage to farmershomes, rice paddies and drainagefields in Sindae-ri Chongil- myunHyeongsung kun and Taejang 2dong in Wonju.

About 20 American and KoreanAugmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldiers, civilians, and familymembers from Long and EagleGarrison gathered July 24 to fillsand bags at Camp Eagle beforegoing out to assist farmers inTaejang 2 dong.

Once at the site, the volunteers

U.S., Korean militariesrepair flood damage

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Alisa Townley, nine-year-old daughter of Maj. Bruce L. Townley, commander, U.S. Army Garrisoncamps Long and Eagle, enjoys working hard alongside ROKA soldiers for the first time in her life.

Spc. Christopher Morley, Headquarters,Headquarters Detachment, U.S. Army GarrisonCamps Long and Eagle, moves another sand

bag for placement in the damaged area.

At Left: Soldiers from U.S. Army Garrison Camps Long and Eagle and Republic of Korea108th Regiment, 36thInfantry Division, begin laying

sand bags in an irrigationditch that was damaged by recent rains and flooding.ROKA are moving sand

bags prepared by CampLong to the damage area.

worked to remove mud from homesand rebuild dikes and drainageditches to control water flow.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 2ndAviation Regiment committed tospend the week helping out inSindae-ri Chongil- myunHyeongsung kun. Each dayapproximately 37 Soldiers from 1-2Aviation join Soldiers from EagleUnit, 108th Regiment, 36th InfantryDivision, to help elderly farmersrecover from the flood damage.

Chin Kyo-won reported in anarticle entitled Korea and U.S.Combined Operation for FloodDamage Recovery in the July 25edition of the Kangwon Domin Ilbothat, Village people seemed to benot acquainted with U.S. Soldierswhen they met each other the firsttime, but they could communicateeach other by body language andwith interpretation and becamefriendly as they worked togetherwith smiles.

Especially, it was a goodopportunity that Korean and U.S.soldiers could be one team for the

flood victims in the localcommunity, and to recognize theimportance of mutual existence.

Chin quoted Col. Park Yeong-bae,commander, 108th Regt., 36th ID,as saying, We have maintained [a]tight relationship by performingoperations, exercises and otheractivities together. And it hasbecome even closer to each otherthrough this recovery activity.

Also he mentioned there will bethe best support provided by theArmy for the victims to get rid of suffering as soon as possible.

CAMP HUMPHREYS Command of the 194th Maintenance Battalion passed fromLt. Col. Steven M. Elkins to Lt. Col. E.W.Lilliewood Jr. in a ceremony here July 28.

Elkins said the biggest change he has seenat Camp Humphreys over the two years hewas in command is not any one thing butthe number of changes.

He added that the unit and mission havechanged in response to transformationacross the peninsula.

Lilliewoods previous assignments includeexecutive officer with the 101st CorpsSupport Group, 1st Corps SupportCommand; executive officer with the 561stCorps Support Battalion, 101st CorpsSupport Group; chief of material at


Lilliewood takes command of 194th Maint. Bn.Lilliewood takes command of 194th Maint. Bn.Lilliewood takes command of 194th Maint. Bn.Lilliewood takes command of 194th Maint. Bn.Lilliewood takes command of 194th Maint. Bn.

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At Left: Lt. Col. E.W. Lilliewood Jr. speaks to the crowd at the change of command ceremony, after assumingcommand of the 194th Maintenance Company.

McDonald Army Community Hospital;human resources manager for U.S. ArmyQuartermaster Lieutenant Colonels andMajors; strategic land analyst with NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied PowersEurope; chief of land operations withinSHAPE J3 Strategic Direction Center; andchief of requirements in the SHAPE J4Logistics Branch. He also served as themilitary aide to the NATO Senior CivilianRepresentative to Afghanistan.

The 194th Maintenance Battalion carries aproud tradition that began Oct. 18, 1927,when it was constituted in the Regular Armyas the 8th Motor Repair Battalion. The unitwas redesignated several times until, now asthe 194th Maint. Bn., it was activated May 1,1970, in the Republic of Korea.

The battalion now consists of aHeadquarters and Headquarters Detachment,a direct support maintenance company, and adirect support supply company.


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