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    Volume 5, Issue 8 Dec. 1, 2006

    Page 16

    ROK special forces aid

    in Kunsan base defense

    Pages 3

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    YONGSAN GARRISONThe Area II Support

    Activity will conduct an Anti-Terrorism/Force Protectionexercise Monday and Tuesday at Yongsan Garrison.

    The two-day exercise, which has been scheduled for

    several months, will consist primarily of gate operations

    that will test security at Yongsan Garrison and other

    outlying Area II installations.

    Soldiers from Yongsan Garrison tenant units and

    some Republic of Korea Army personnel will participate

    in the exercise, said Area II Security Specialist Micheal

    Clement. The goal is to improve force protection by

    testing anti-terrorism response and communication

    procedures.The 121st Combat Support Hospital will also conduct

    a mass casualty exercise.

    Clement said security at Yongsan gates and other key

    locations will be enhanced during the anti-terrorism

    exercise. Soldiers participating in the exercise will be

    wearing combat gear.

    Our goal is to conduct a successful exercise with

    minimal impact on the public, said Clement. However,there may be traffic delays due to temporary gate closures

    or increased vehicle inspections, so we are asking drivers

    to be patient and to drive safely.

    There may also be increased inspections of

    people entering Yongsan Garrison gates.

    Clement said only a few gates will be affected at any

    given time in order to minimize impact on the community.

    YONGSAN GARRISON Eighth

    Army Drive from Trent Gymnasium to

    the overpass on Yongsan Main Post will

    be closed Saturday and Sunday for

    resurfacing.

    The overpass connecting Main and

    South posts will also be closed to

    vehicles, but open for pedestrian use,according to Area II Directorate of

    Public Works officials.

    Drivers should use Gate 7 or Gate 1 to

    access Main Post throughout the

    weekend. Gate 20 at Camp Coiner may

    also be used.

    The intersection adjacent to Trent

    Gymnasium (8th Army Drive and 1st

    Corps Boulevard) will not be affected, sodrivers will be able to access the post

    exchange parking lot and nearby areas.

    8th Army Drive, overpass to close for weekendArea II Public Affairs Drivers should continue to use caution

    and obey flagmen or detour signs, said

    Area II Director of Emergency Services

    Ricky Oxendine.

    Alternate bus routes will be used. Postshuttle bus changes will be posted at

    affected bus stops. Commercial bus

    schedules to Area I and Osan Air Base

    will not be affected, though the buses may

    use alternate gates when entering or exiting

    Yongsan Garrison.

    The two-day closure is the last of four

    major road resurfacing projects during the

    six weeks.

    These projects have gone smoothly,thanks to everyones cooperation, said

    Area II Public Works Director Michael

    Chung. He added that stripes will be

    painted after the new surfaces have

    cured for about 30 days.

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    Garrison Mon., Tues.Garrison Mon., Tues.Garrison Mon., Tues.Garrison Mon., Tues.Garrison Mon., Tues.Area II Public Affairs

    The section of 8th Army Drive near the overpass connecting Main and South Post will beresurfaced Saturday and Sunday.

    PFC. K IM SANG-WOOK

    Santa SightingSanta SightingSanta SightingSanta SightingSanta SightingSGT. 1ST CLASS MARK PORTER

    Children at Yongsan Garrison got a sneak peek of the North Poles most famous resident Wednesday, when Santa Claus madea visit to the Dragon Hill Lodge. Saint Nick arrived on a fire truck at 9:45 a.m., and took time to shake hands with each child andto hear a few Christmas wishes. The DHL staff helped make the event special, providing candy for the children.

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    MP Blotter

    The following entries were excerpted from the military

    police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do

    not imply the guilt or innocence of any person.

    Area 2 Assault Consummated by a Battery, Disorderly

    Conduct, Failure to ID, Conduct Unbecoming an Officer

    Victim 1 attempted to identify person(s) unknown,

    operating a privately owned vehicle, who failed to stop at

    the Transportation Motor Pool compound check point.

    Victim 1 attempted to pursue person(s) unknown on foot

    and could not stop the POV, at which time Victim 1 returned

    to his/her guard shack. Victim 1 waited for person(s)

    unknown to exit the facility, at which time Victim 1 initiated

    the stop and revealed that person(s) unknown was

    identified as Subject 1. Victim 1 returned to the guard shack

    with Subject 1s ID card, at which time Subject 1 exited

    his/her POV and followed Victim 1 into the guard shack.

    Victim 1 advised Subject 1 to wait outside until the

    situation could be resolved. Victim 1 telephonically notified

    the Yongsan Provost Marshals Office, at which timeSubject 1 entered back into the guard shack. While Victim

    1 was speaking with the MP, Subject 1 became physical

    by grabbing Victim 1 on the arm in an attempt to get the

    phone away from Victim 1. Victim 1 advised Subject 1 to

    exit the guard shack and to wait outside again, at which

    time Subject 1 again refused to cooperate with Victim 1s

    direct order and demanded to give him/her the telephone.

    Victim 1 stated that he/she had pushed Subject 1 outsideof his guard shack for his safety and to complete his official

    notification to the Yongsan PMO. All parties were escorted

    to the Yongsan PMO, where Victim 1 rendered a written

    statement attesting to the incident and was released on

    his/her own recognizance. Subject 1 was advised of his/

    her legal rights, which he/she waived, rendering a written

    sworn statement admitting to Disorderly Conduct, Failure

    to Identify and Conduct Unbecoming of an Officer, but

    denying the Assault Consummated by a Battery. Subject

    1 was further processed and released to his/her unit. Victim

    1 and Subject 1 reported no injuries during the altercation.

    Area 3

    Assault Consummated by a Battery Subject 1 struck

    Subject 2 in the face with an open hand. Subject 2 tried to

    leave the area and was forcibly held by Subject 1. Subject

    2 then struck Subject 1 on the side of his/her face withhis/her wrist trying to push Subject 1 away. Subject 2 and

    Subject 1 were apprehended and transported to the KNP

    Station where they were both charged under ROK Criminal

    Code, ART 257 (Simple Assault). Subject 2 was released

    to MP custody on a CJ form 2 and transported to the

    Camp Humphreys PMO, where he/she was advised of

    his/her legal rights, which he/she waived, rendering a

    statement attesting to the incident. Subject 2 was furtherprocessed and released to his/her unit. Investigation

    continues by KNP and MPI.

    Area 4

    Traffic Accident with Injuries (Off-Post) Subject 1,

    while operating a moped in the opposite direction of

    oncoming traffic, struck Victim 1s POV while Victim 1 was

    making a legal U-turn. Damage to Subject 1s vehicle

    consisted of dents and scratches to both sides of the

    moped, a broken front wheel and right side mirror. Damage

    to Victim 1s vehicle consisted of dents and scratches to

    the front left quarter panel, front left bumper, and a broken

    left headlight. Subject 1 was transported by ambulance to

    the Dongkyong Hospital where he/she was initially treated

    and transferred to the Kyongbuk National University

    Hospital, where he/she is being treated for injuries

    consisting of a skull fracture, cerebral hemorrhaging, aconcussion, neck fracture and hemorrhaging of internal

    organs. KNP charged Subject 1 with KRTL Article 48

    (Obligation for Safe Driving). Investigation continues by

    KNP.

    Twas the week before Christmas

    And all through the neighborhoods

    Thieves were out prowlingLooking for goods.

    Uncollected newspapers

    And mail two feet high

    Indicators that the owner wasnt home

    Caught the thiefs eye.

    Now the home is empty.

    The rooms are all bare.

    If only occupants had remembered

    To be OPSEC Aware!

    Operational Security or OPSEC isthe process we use to identify and

    protect sensitive

    information from

    our adversaries.

    While we primarily

    use this process at

    work, we can apply

    the same

    methodology to

    protecting our family and our homesover the upcoming holiday season.

    With the hustle and bustle of the

    holiday season, we can forget about

    TTTTTis the season ... to practice OPSECis the season ... to practice OPSECis the season ... to practice OPSECis the season ... to practice OPSECis the season ... to practice OPSECSpecial to The Morning Calm Weekly

    Provided by Fort Huachuca Public Affairscommon sense security practices.

    Here are some reminders that willhelp keep your holiday season a safe

    and enjoyable one.

    OPSEC and Street Smarts aresynonymous. With OPSEC you

    identify key information that your

    adversaries might use against you,

    then apply countermeasures to

    safeguard that information. When

    shopping, think of OPSEC as Street

    Smarts, and consider the following:

    Protect credit card and ATM

    numbers Be wary of shoulder

    surfers cell phone cameras as you

    take out cash from ATMs or pay for

    items with your credit

    card Make sure to put

    receipts in a safe place

    or destroy them

    properly. Be wary when

    carrying a large

    amount of cash. If so,

    keep a portion of the money separate

    from your wallet in case you get pick-

    pocketed or lose your wallet.

    Protect expensive items you

    recently purchased. If you bought so

    many presents that you have to take a

    trip to the car to unload your

    packages so that you can buy more,

    make sure you place the items in yourtrunk and out of sight. Its also smart

    to relocate your vehicle to another

    parking space.

    Christmas is a time of giving. But

    giving a family member a present can

    help burglars target you. Trash can

    make you a target. Boxes from

    jewelry or from electronics such as

    computers, televisions, provide good

    indicators to potential burglars about

    what high value items are located in

    the household.Break down the boxes, throw them

    in a bag or put them out just before

    trash collection time.

    Practice OPSEC at home, too.Things often get so hectic around the

    holidays that sometimes we

    completely forget about basic security

    at home.

    If people from utility or other

    service companies request access toyour residence, verify their identity

    before allowing entry to your home

    Write down the license plate number

    of suspicious vehicles and note the

    description of occupants

    When socializing at parties over theholidays dont talk shop around

    those who dont have a need to know.

    Be wary of attempts to elicitinformation, even from friends and

    family. Report suspicious activity to

    the police or local law enforcement

    officials.

    If traveling this holiday season,

    dont forget travel OPSEC!

    Refrain from using military duffel

    bags or bags with government

    patches or logos and use concealedluggage tags.

    Dont use rank or title to reserve

    airline tickets and hotel rooms. Keep a

    low profile in dress and demeanor. Be cautious about giving out

    information regarding family travel

    plans to those who dont have a need

    to know. Leave your home with a

    lived-in look. Use timers for lights,

    TV or radio. Have a neighbor collectyour mail and holiday deliveries.

    Things often get so

    hectic around the holidays

    that sometimes wecompletely forget about

    basic security at home..

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    Santas Mail Bag

    Parents and children may send letters

    to Santa at the following address:

    Santas Mail Bag

    ATTN: 354th OSS/OSW

    1215 Flightline Ave.Eielson AFB, Alaska 99702

    A stamped envelope complete with a

    return address should be included

    inside each mailing. The envelope will

    be returned with the bright Northpole

    cancellation stamp and a letter from

    Santa Claus.

    AAFES Toy Recall

    In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer

    Product Safety Commission, Mattel

    Inc., of El Segundo, Ca., is voluntarily

    recalling about 2.4 million Polly Pocket

    Magnetic Playsets in 8 styles, because

    the magnets can separate from the toy

    and could pose an aspiration hazard,intestinal blockage and/or perforation

    hazard. Consumers should stop using

    the recalled products immediately.

    Name of Products: Polly Pocket dolls

    and accessories with magnets.

    AAFES sold the following items:

    1. Polly Pocket Quick Click Boutique,

    style # G-8605

    2. Poly Pocket Quick Click City Pretty

    Playset, style # H1537

    3. Poly Pocket Quick Click Sporty

    Playset, style # H1538

    4. Poly Pocket Totally Zen Play Set,

    style # H3211

    The model number is printed on the

    bottom of the largest pieces on some

    of the play sets. Contact Mattel if you

    cannot find a model number on your

    product to determine if it is part of the

    recall. Children should stop using the

    recalled sets immediately. Contact

    Mattel at (888) 597-6597 anytime, or

    visit their Web site at

    www.service.mattel.com for

    instructions to return the recalled sets

    and receive a voucher for a replacement

    toy of customers choice up to the value

    of the returned product.

    WASHINGTON Bonuses

    have doubled to $2K for Soldiers andretirees referring future Soldiers to the

    Referral Bonus Pilot Program.

    Active-duty and reserve-

    component Soldiers, and Army

    retirees, are eligible for the referral

    bonus.

    Soldiers working in the Hometown

    Recruiter Assistance Program,

    Special Recruiter Assistance

    Program, Active Duty for SpecialWork Program or the Future Soldier

    Training Program are also eligible if

    the prospective Soldier has not already

    met with a recruiter.

    The bonus is not paid to Soldiersreferring members of their immediate

    families, to include spouses, children,

    parents, stepparents and siblings.

    Referrals should be made through

    the Army Referral System - SergeantMajor of the Army Recruiting Team

    Web site at www.usarec.army.mil/

    smart. An Army Knowledge Online

    user name and password are required

    to use the site, at which Soldiers must

    first establish a user account to make

    a referral. Users will be asked to

    submit such personal information as

    their social security number tofacilitate payment.

    Referrals may also be made at

    (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0473.

    The bonus is paid in two lump

    sums. The first half is paid when the

    Soldier begins basic training, and the

    second half is paid after the Soldier

    graduates from One-Station Unit

    Training or Advanced Individual

    Training.There are no retroactive provisions

    to the change. Sponsors who

    provided referrals before Nov. 13 are

    only eligible for the $1K bonus.

    Army ups referralbonus to $2KBy Daisy Bueno

    Army News Service

    KUNSAN AIR BASE Steely-

    eyed and gung-ho, elements of the

    Republic of Korean Armys elite special

    forces integrated with the Defenders of

    the 8th Security Forces Squadron duringthe 7th Air Force peninsula combat

    employment exercise that took place

    Nov. 13 through Nov. 17.

    The 35th Battalion, 7th Brigade ROK

    Army special forces unit assisted basesecurity forces by helping to defend

    Kunsan from simulated North Korean

    sappers. Played by Alpha Battery, 2-1

    Air Defense Artillery based out ofGwang Ju AB, the sappers, or opposition

    force, were met by stiff resistance

    supplied by joint U.S.-ROK forces,

    according to Capt. Dave Bickel, OIC,

    Air Base Defense, 8th Security Forces

    Squadron.

    The ROK Army special forces

    integrated with security forces in a

    significant way, said Capt Bickel. In a

    Korean special forces helpKorean special forces helpKorean special forces helpKorean special forces helpKorean special forces helpcops defend the basecops defend the basecops defend the basecops defend the basecops defend the baseBy Senior Airman Stephen Collier

    8thFighter WingPublicAffairs

    Republic of Korea special forces soldiers guard mock aggressors from the 8th Security ForcesSquadron Nov. 15 during a 7th Air Force quarterly peninsula-wide exercise.

    SENIOR AIRMAN BARRY LOO

    See Kunsan,Kunsan,Kunsan,Kunsan,Kunsan, Page 4

    contingency operation, ROK units will

    be an intricate part of our overall defense

    plan. Its imperative for our air base

    defense that we create and maintain asolid working relationship with our host

    nation forces. Joint exercises [such as

    the PENCERE] provide an excellent

    opportunity to recreate a wartime

    scenario and put these transition plans

    to work in real time.

    Although the ROK unit integrated

    with base defenses for an exercise, thepurpose was far from it. In the event amajor conflict breaks out between North

    Korea and its neighbor to the south, U.S.

    forces would undoubtedly be called into

    action. The integration of these ROK

    forces allows for additional defense

    against North Korean special forces

    widely believed to target high-value

    assets on bases throughout South Korea,

    including Kunsan.

    During the exercise, ROK forces,

    SEOUL Civilian supervisors and human resourcespecialists from the Far East District recently

    participated in a National Security Personnel System

    training class at Yongsan Army Garrison. Conducted

    by the Area II Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, the

    two-day class introduced the new Department of

    Defense civilian human resources system which,

    according to CPAC, will change the way the Army

    handles its people.

    Since the Department of Defense has mandatedthat the NSPS be implemented it is essential that all of

    the Far East District employees, who will be

    converted to NSPS during the first part of January,

    become familiar with and understand how NSPS will

    impact, not only themselves, but also their

    employees, so that they can take an active part in

    leading the change, said Ken Stark, Area II CPAC

    NSPS coming soonNSPS coming soonNSPS coming soonNSPS coming soonNSPS coming soonto Fto Fto Fto Fto Far East Districtar East Districtar East Districtar East Districtar East DistrictBy Joe Campbell

    Far East District Public Affairs

    See NSPSNSPSNSPSNSPSNSPS, Page 13

    director.The system is designed to deliver new, more flexible

    and streamlined personnel processes for recruiting,

    hiring, promotion, and to better prepare the workforce

    to meet future missions. NSPS is being implemented in

    phases called spirals. Approximately 11,000 DoD

    civilians were converted with Spiral 1.1 in April of this

    year.Beginning in January 2007 more than 4,000 U.S.

    Army Corps of Engineers supervisors in General

    Schedule positions along with other designated USACE

    employees will convert to the new system under Spiral

    1.2.

    Spiral 1.3, scheduled for April 2007, will affect all

    non-bargaining unit and non-supervisory employees in

    the Pacific Ocean Division Headquarters, Japan

    District, Honolulu District, South Atlantic DivisionHeadquarters, Jacksonville District, and Omaha

    District. The Department of Defense proposes

    conversion of the remainder of the non-bargaining unit

    workforce in October 2007.

    Transition teams have been established throughout

    SCRA Dinner Monday

    The Signal Corps Regimental

    Association will be sponsoring a dinner

    6-9 p.m. Monday, with Lt. Gen. Boutelle,DA G6/chief information officer, as the

    guest speaker. The event will be at the

    Naija Ballroom, Dragon Hill Lodge, and

    feature the DHL Holiday Package

    Buffet. Price is $25.

    For information, call Rick Chmura at

    723-4943, 1st Lt. Ruth McDermott, 723-

    6061, or InSeon Lim, 725-3015.

    Online OHA Survey

    The Annual Overseas Housing

    Allowance Utility Survey is under

    way for Korea thru Dec. 22.

    All Uniformed servicemembers in

    Korea who reside in privately leased

    quarters overseas and receive OHA

    can reach the site at https:// www.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/SURVEY/

    NOVOHA.HTML.

    The Overseas Housing Allowance is

    a valuable entitlement for members

    stationed overseas. The time and

    effort spent answering the questions

    enables the Department of Defense

    to set equitable OHA utility rates.

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    together with base defenders, engaged andput down several simulated intrusions into

    the wire, or outer base defenses. Also,

    as opposition forces took positions to

    ambush base defenders and ROK soldiers,

    Capt. Bickel said security forces were

    ready each time.

    But ROK special forces cant do it

    alone. The ability to repel and, if

    necessary, kill enemy forces is essential.But learning to navigate the base and

    working hand-in-hand with American

    forces is just as important.

    The ROK special forces are highly

    trained and very skilled at what they do,

    says Capt Bickel. The defenders of the

    8th Security Forces Squadron got a

    unique opportunity to work with these

    warriors closely and learn from their

    experience and expertise. On the otherhand, the ROK soldiers got the chance to

    see how we work and defend Kunsan.

    Staff Sgt. Scotty Young, 8th SFS

    controller, who worked along side his

    ROK special forces counterparts in thefield during the exercise, also praised the

    ROK units ability to not only Defend the

    Base, but integrate into security forces

    quickly and efficiently.

    Their ability to transition into the way

    we do things here was almost seamless,

    said Sgt. Young. Both sides have a lot tolearn, but if we are going to practice like

    we fight, then we should be practicing

    along side them.Just as Kunsan processes incoming

    forces from state-side bases, the ROK

    soldiers were treated like Follow-on

    Forces. The ROK soldiers were accepted

    by security forces, processed and sent to

    the field to help Defend the Base.

    Some problems, many foreseen by

    security forces, were identified earlier as

    the ROK forces processed into the

    squadron. Learning from and correctingthese problems in the future will help as

    Kunsan plans to integrate the Korean

    forces into future exercises.

    It was a pleasure and an honor to work

    with our Korean counterparts, Capt.

    Bickel said. As long as Im here, youll

    see host nation forces having bigger and

    bigger roles in our exercises and day-to-day security operations.

    The next 7th Air Force PENCEREexercise is scheduled for early 2007.

    Gen. B. B. Bell, commander, United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/UnitedStates Forces Korea presents a bronze Bronco statue to Wang, Sang-eun, chairman, Korean

    American Friendship Association at the 31st annual Thanksgiving and year-end banquethosted by KAFA for 300 unaccompanied service members at the Hotel Shilla, Nov. 21.American Ambassador to Korea, the Honorable Alexander Vershbow (right) was guest speakerat the event. KAFA sponsors provided nearly $50,000 worth of gifts to the honorees.

    Airman 1st Class Joel Davis, 8th Security Forces Squadron, and a Republic of Korea specialforces soldier escort a mock prisoner of war during the Nov. 15 quarterly peninsula-wide exercise.

    SENIOR AIRMAN BARRY LOO

    STAFF SGT. DAVE CARDENAS

    KKKKKAFAFAFAFAFA ThanksgivingA ThanksgivingA ThanksgivingA ThanksgivingA Thanksgiving

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    JIMCUNNINGHAM

    CAMP CASEYAll the excitement of a new show

    opening on Broadway filled the air at Carey Fitness Center

    Nov. 21 when the 2nd Infantry Division Tae kwon do

    team filled the stage with demonstrations of their special

    skills and the best of Korean Broadway-style shows.

    Not only did the playbill include tae kwon do

    demonstrations but two of Koreas best entertainment

    groups: Fusion, which is a group of classical musicians

    who perform with Western traditional string instruments,

    violin and cello, but also with amplified Korean traditional

    instruments.

    Their repertoire includes Broadway show tunes,classical favorites, and standard pop music.

    Nanta, the unique show featuring a quartet of

    performers that improvise music with kitchen utensils,

    performed a special edition of their program, which

    included Soldiers from the audience.

    This event is sponsored by the 2nd Infantry Division

    Tae kwon do Association. It is in appreciation for the

    tremendous job the Soldiers have done, said Lt. Col.

    Terry Hodges, Camp Casey garrison commander. This

    is to give entertainment and show our appreciation for

    the things the Soldiers have done.

    All three shows were nonstop demonstrations with

    lots of bravado. The tae kwon do team showed immense

    skill and precision without stopping between different

    stunts. All were performed with acute skill that

    demonstrated their mastership of the martial arts.

    I liked the tae kwon do Soldiers demonstrations

    because they are a part of the big black patch, said

    Brig. Gen. Tom Landwermeyer, 2nd Infantry Division

    deputy assistant commander for sustainability. The

    Nanta group was very impressive. It was the right style

    and the right energy for the Soldiers tonight and that is

    what made it so impressive.

    Tonights coming out of the 2ID Tae kwon do team

    was my favorite tonight because they did all of their

    training in only 30 days, said Maj. Gen. James A. Coggin,

    commander of the 2nd Infantry Division. We got some

    support from Morale, Welfare and Recreation in terms

    of setting up the facility, but the expense of bringing

    these groups from Seoul to Camp Casey was

    underwritten by the 2ID Tae kwon do Association.

    Fusion performed everything in nonstop fashion as

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    well and ended their portion of the program with

    Hungarian Dance No.5 by Johannes Brahms. This

    selection featured the virtuoso skills of the electric violin

    player of the group while she roamed the audience playing

    to the groups that would applaud as she played.

    Fusion is one of the most special groups in Korea

    because of their cross-cultural repertoire, Hodges said.

    They are among the finest musical groups in the world.

    Nanta is one of those special groups one does not see

    often enough in the entertainment world. They made

    Kimchi in a percussive performance with kitchen

    utensils. While performing, they actually create melody

    as well as rhythm while chopping, cutting and mixing

    vegetables. Actually, some of their utensils are disguised

    drums, such as the barrels they use on stage.

    They are musical and they are comedians in the highest

    order, Hodges said.

    Im a housewife so I liked the Nanta performance

    the best tonight, said Chandani Buccino, FRG facilitator

    for the Fires Brigade. They performed with the tools I

    use everyday in the home, so I was very impressed.

    Maj. Gen. James A. Coggin, 2IDMaj. Gen. James A. Coggin, 2IDMaj. Gen. James A. Coggin, 2IDMaj. Gen. James A. Coggin, 2IDMaj. Gen. James A. Coggin, 2ID

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    Tonights coming out of the 2ID

    Tae kwon do team was my

    favorite tonight because they did

    all of their training in only 30

    days,

    Fusion, a combination of traditional Korean instruments and amplified western instruments, perform a variety of musicduring the program.

    Nanta, a group that makes music with kitchen utensils whilemaking kimchi chooses Soldiers from the audience duringtheir performance.

    The 2nd Infantry Division Tae kwon do team begins their martia l arts show with basic moves and continues with more complex stun ts until they show complete master y.

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    Camp Red Cloud Tree Lighting

    Ceremony

    There will be a tree lighting ceremony at

    Camp Red Cloud Wednesday at 5:05 p.m.

    For more information call: 732-8869.

    Camp Casey Tree Lighting Ceremony

    All are invited to a tree lighting ceremony

    at Camp Casey in front of the fountain

    near Gate 1. The ceremony will be from

    5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Dec. 8. A reception and

    concert will follow at the Camp Casey

    Warriors Club from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The

    concert will begin at 7:30 and continue

    until 9:30 p.m. at the Hanson Field

    House. Dress code is: Military personnel

    - ACU, civilians - coat and tie. RSVP no

    later than today. For more information

    on the event, call 730-2585/1413 or e-mail

    [email protected].

    Camp Stanley Tree LightingCeremony

    There will be a tree lighting ceremony at

    Camp Stanley Dec. 8 beginning at 5:05

    p.m. by the chapel. All are invited to

    attend. For further information call: 732-

    6869.

    Mitchells Club Holiday Hours

    Mitchells Club on Camp Red Cloud will

    be open until 2 a.m. Dec. 22 through 25.

    For more information, call 732-8189.

    Mitchells Club Christmas Buffet

    Mitchells Club on Camp Red Cloud will

    feature a Christmas Buffet Dec. 25 from

    11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $8.95. Call 732-8189for more information.

    Mitchells Club New Years Eve Party

    Looking for a memorable New Years Eve

    Party without all of the hassle? Look no

    further than Mitchells Club. You will find

    all the ingredients for a good time: Variety

    DJ, Party Favors, Breakfast after

    midnight with champagne for a midnight

    toast.

    USFK Acquisition Management Hours

    Effective Wednesday, the USFK

    Assistant Chief of Staff, Acquisition

    Management Army Contracting

    Command-Korea contractor walk-in

    customer service office hours will be 1

    p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

    For more information, call 724-6097.

    GPC Live Training for Fiscal Year 2007

    GPC live training for fiscal year 2007 will be

    held at Camp Red Cloud Dec. 13, Jan. 24,

    Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 732-

    8735 for location and further information.

    KN Leadership Skill for Non-

    Supervisors

    Today is the last day to register for

    Leadership Skills for Nonsupervisors

    course scheduled for Feb. 1 through 2 in

    room 207 of the CRC Education Center.

    For more information, call 732-9060.

    Christmas Door Decoration Contest

    Win cash prizes courtesy of AAFES.

    Decorate your room door and let the

    judges decide the winners Dec. 22.

    Deadline for entry submission is no later

    than Dec.18. For more information, call

    732-8854.

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    Area I USO director

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    CAMP CASEY - Twenty-seven

    Warriors from the 6th Battalion 37th Field

    Artillery, headed to a lake resort in

    Cheongpyong, 60 miles southeast of Camp

    Casey, Nov. 8 for a three-day retreat. Theretreat, organized by Battalion Chaplain Capt.

    Valentine Ugwuanya and the Area 1 USO,

    aimed to give the Soldiers quiet time to rest,

    relax away from a busy routine, and focus

    on the true spirit of a retreat.

    The retreat is for the Soldier to know

    and discover who he is, to renew himself

    spiritually, to have a personal encounter with

    God and his fellow Soldiers (by bonding

    together), to refocus and rebuild relationships

    that improve communication skills and

    resolve conflicts, Ugwuanya said..

    The Soldiers stayed in Hotel Grand

    Niagara located along the side of

    Cheongpyong Lake and Mount Homyung.The resort offered a quiet serene place

    for spiritual, physical, and mental rejuvenation

    for the Soldiers and their family members,

    with views of the sky, mountains, riverside

    and misty mornings.

    Being close to nature brings you back

    to yourself, said Pvt. Gerald Turner of Bravo

    Battery. The quietness of the place, away

    from a busy city and work schedule is

    relaxing to the mind and body.

    It was a good time for rest, relaxation

    and bonding with individuals you work with

    without the pressure of a daily routine, saidPfc. Matthew Stone of HHS 6-37th FA

    Battalion.

    Spc. Devon Wildig, also of HHS, thought

    the retreat was a wonderful escape from his

    daily routine to be with his wife, Stephanie.

    My wife and I really appreciated the

    opportunity to be in this retreat. It was indeed

    very beneficial to us, he said.

    Ugwuanya worked out an itinerary with

    the participants starting from day 1 to day 3

    covering different topics each session.

    Discussions about Army life, cross-cultural

    marriage, spiritual and physical fitness,

    speaking and listening techniques, building

    strong and ready families and the life of asingle Soldier were covered in discussion.

    It was a time of spiritual renewal and a

    total encounter with God. It was a time of

    relaxation, to get to know their fellow Soldiers

    and for families to have time for each other

    to rebuild relationships, said 1st. Sgt. Brett

    Ellington, of Alpha Battery who served as

    the escort of the retreat group.

    As the group was leaving Camp Casey

    Wednesday, Lt. Col. David Danikowski of

    HHS, emphasized that the retreat is the first

    one held off base, in a local area, and hoped

    everyone would relate this great experienceto their fellow Soldiers.

    The group parted with a promise to the

    battalion commander to be safe at all times.

    The retreat was coordinated through the

    USO at Camp Casey. A recon to the site was

    conducted by the USO to ensure the Soldiers

    safety and security before and during the

    retreat after negotiating for a discounted

    package with the hotel management.

    Students reinforced the hospitality of the

    hotel staff and volunteers led by Kwon,

    Chang Young, a USO volunteer, who assisted

    in food preparation and service.

    The tourism class students are grateful

    to the Soldiers for giving them hands ontraining experience for customer service,

    said Park, Noh Goon, the hotel manager, who

    personally supervised the groups needs

    during the retreat.

    Park invited the group to visit the resort

    in the summertime.

    Soldiers from the 6th Battalion 37th Field Artillery relax and recreate at Hotel Grand Niagara on the side of Cheongpyong Lake and Mount Homyung.

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    CAMP CASEY Lt. Col . Terry Hodges,

    Camp Casey gar r i son commander , g ives a

    tour of the Camp Casey clubs and lodge Nov.

    2 0 t o S h i n h e u n g C o l l e g e c u l i n a r y a r t s

    s tudents and professors as part of the school

    partnership program.

    YANG PYONG-YONG

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    By Jim Cunningham

    Area I Public Affairs

    JIMCUNNINGHAM

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    masked bowlmasked bowlmasked bowlmasked bowlmasked bowl

    CAMP CASEYSpending fourhours in a gas mask is not the kindof activity that would be consideredpleasant. For the troops of the 1/38Battalion at Camp Casey, trainingwith gas masks is training that hasto be done frequently, but this timeit was an event to remember.

    This is training that is adaptiveto the environment , makingreadiness training fun and excitingand just putting a good fun spin onit for the holidays doing it here atthe Casey Bowling Center and lettingthe Soldiers bowl with their gear

    on , sa id Co l . Kei th Bean ,commander of the 1/38 Battalion.Most Soldiers say they do not

    enjoy what is cal led nuclear,biological and chemical training. Thespecial gear Soldiers have to wearis called Model of AtmosphericChemical Hazards 4.

    We are bowling in MACH4trying to make NBC training fun,because when everybody thinksNBC they hate it automatically, said2nd Lt. Bernard Calibuso of the 1/38 Bat ta l ion . Doing i t wh i lebowling, we still get the training we

    have to do along with having a little

    fun while we are fulfi l l ing ourrequirements.

    The Soldiers of the 1/38 Battalionmet nine of the requirements bybowling for four hours with NBCgear.

    We have eight classes and ourfour hour requirement of being inMACH4 gear, Calibuso said. Theyhave to be in special boots, gloves,mask and the full over garment.

    The Soldiers took classes ingroups while other groups wouldbowl wearing the MACH4 gear.

    We split up the battalion intogroups, Calibuso said. One group

    will bowl while the other will do theclasses. You will see some of theSoldiers wearing special boots andnot the others. We did not want tobreak out the go to war boots inthis kind of situation. The guysbowling only have to have theirbowling shoes on.

    It will be difficult to find anactivity that would beat bowlingwith MACH4 gear.

    Maybe we will try baseball nextyear, Bean said. Or, maybe weshould try golf.

    Not only did the Soldiers havea lo t of fun get t ing their NBCtraining, the bowling al ley hada g o o d t i m e p r o v i d i n g t h esuppor t .

    T h i s i s a d a p t i v e f l e x i b l e

    training in the bowling al ley ,said Gerald Keener, Camp Caseyb o w l i n g a l l e y m a n a g e r f o rMWR. I t i s a rea l gas fo r theSoldiers and us too.

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    This Soldier is having a ball bowling with MACH4 gear on at Casey Bowling Center during NBC training.

    By Jim Cunningham

    Area I Public Affairs

    Leaders carve for Warriors

    and orphans on turkey day

    CAMP RED CLOUDCommand Sgt. Maj. Greg Bunce, CSM for Area I, and

    Col. Forrest Newton, Area I garrison commander carve the turkey and ham during

    Thanksgiving lunch at the Camp Red Cloud dining facility. They toured with their

    wives and family around Area I that day carving for Warriors at Camps Stanley andRed Cloud Community Activities Center serving more than 800 troops and more

    than 60 orphans at the CRC CAC. Thanksgiving activities in Area I continued for

    most of the day and into the evening hours, feeding Soldiers and family members

    from Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities and DFACs throughout Area I.

    Last call foralcohol!!

    What th#$@%&*+$!!Dooley! Whatare youdoing in thatbus?!!

    What were youthinking Dooley?! You know you

    cant steal a bus!!

    JIM CUNNINGHAM

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    YONGSAN GARRISON Three

    fire trucks rush through traffic with

    sirens blaring, catching many peoples

    sight on a quiet Nov. 22 afternoon. Asthe trucks reach the fire scene,

    firefighters swiftly don protective gear

    and plunge into the smoking 15-story

    building. The firemen successfully clear

    rooms and rescue a simulated resident

    to conclude the event.This was the scene during a Hannam

    Village fire drill. The training tested the

    residents evacuation process and the

    firemens performances.The drill is to ensure people know

    the correct and safe procedure, whenevacuating high-rise facilities in case ofa fire or natural disaster, said Area IIDeputy Fire Chief John Derengowski.We made sure the residents got outsafely and used the proper methods.

    Smoke generators emitted mineral-oil training smoke to make the drill morerealistic as firemen cleared the roomsof an empty apartment. Simultaneously,firefighters escorted people residing atnearby buildings to a baseball field.

    More than 60 residents evacuated their

    Hannam Village fire drill tests residentsBy Cpl. Lee Yang-won

    Area II Public Affairs

    YONGSAN GARRISON Thanksgiving 2006

    gave Area II community members an opportunity

    to celebrate a bountiful year and to eat to their

    hearts content.

    Many Soldiers reflected on the meaning of the

    holiday.

    What Thanksgiving means to me is when our

    forefathers first came to America and we all get

    together friends and families, said Spc. ElijahNielsen, 142nd Military Police Company. Its okay

    because wherever you are you are going to have

    friends by your side and they will be supporting

    you and treating you as if you were home.For Koreans who may not understand the

    tradition, Thanksgiving is Americas Chuseok.

    Its a big gathering with the family and

    everybody you care about, said Staff Sgt. Elver

    Deras, 42nd Transportation Battalion. I keep in

    contact with them frequently so its like Im withthem always.

    At Three Kingdoms Inn Dining Facility on Main

    Post 430 servicemembers, families, civilians and

    guests lined up Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving feast.

    K-16 served 449 people and Camp Coiner served

    279 people. Smaller facilities at Yongin and Madison

    site served 113 and 50 people respectively.

    The total headcount this Thanksgiving Day was

    a little lower from last year, said Area II FoodService Advisor Larry Graham.

    Graham said one possible reason was the number

    of Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers

    going home over the four-day weekend.

    Many Thanksgiving diners wore uniforms, some

    Thankgiving celebrations cheer communityThankgiving celebrations cheer communityThankgiving celebrations cheer communityThankgiving celebrations cheer communityThankgiving celebrations cheer communityBy David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

    Pvt. David Sherlock (right) and Pvt. Matthew Barnett, both assigned to U.S. Forces Korea Honor Guard, eat at the Three

    Kingdom's Inn Dining Facility Nov. 23.

    PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON

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    homes and gathered at the field.This was the first time I completeda fire drill evacuation, said HannamVillage resident Gia Thompson. Itseemed to go smoothly. The intercomwent on and let us know exactly whereto evacuate.

    Derengowski said it is important theresidents use the stairways instead ofthe elevator.

    In high-rise buildings, you should

    use provided stairwells or go to the

    roof, he said. If you stay in your

    apartment, you should seal the flooraround the door with wet towels and

    wait for firefighters to rescue you with

    the ladders.The Yongsan-gu Fire Department

    supported the drill by providing a

    ladder-equipped fire truck.

    The ladder that the city sent reached

    up to 20 stories, he said.

    Derengowski said the drill turnedout to be a big success.

    Fire Department officials wereimpressed how quickly the dwellersresponded to the fire alarm and didwhat they had to do.

    Everything went off like it shouldhave, as if a real fire contingencyhappened, said Area II Fire InspectorYi Tok-kyu. The residents werereally cooperative.

    The Area II Fire Department isplanning to do the same drill at BurkeTowers next month.

    This training will be mademandatory at least annually for allhigh-rise buildings, Derengowskisaid.

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    formal, to the dining facility feasts, but most

    servicemembers wore civilian clothes to enjoy the

    holiday casually.Army dining facilities go out of their way to

    decorate for the Thanksgiving holiday.

    In Area II, officials held a contest for the best

    decorated facility.

    I was pleased with our Area II Dining Facilities

    again this year, Graham said. The decorations and

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    Area II prepares

    for winter weather

    YONGSAN GARRISON As

    the last autumn leaves hit the ground,

    Area II officials are ready to react tosevere winter weather. Snow and iceare just around the corner.

    Were getting into where the

    weather can be the most destructive,

    said Area II Support Activity Plans and

    Operations Officer Sean Lehane.

    People need to be prepared now.

    The season officially begins December

    1.

    Lehane outlined how community

    members will find out about roadconditions and school closures.

    Our first line of defense is the

    Provost Marshal, he said. During

    their patrols, they are the eyes and earsof the command. They report

    hazardous conditions and block

    hazardous roads.

    The Area II commander works

    closely with the Department ofDefense Dependents Schools

    superintendent to determine closures,

    By David McNally

    Area II Public Affairs

    Hannam Village resident Gia Thompson

    evacuates her family during the Nov. 22 drill.

    CPL. L EE YANG-WON

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    Tree Lighting

    Ceremonies

    The Yongsan Tree Lighting Ceremony

    will be 5 p.m. Dec. 7. The event will

    feature singing, contests and the start

    of a Winter Wonderland lightingdisplay along 8th Army Drive and X

    Corps Blvd. toward Gate 17. Santa

    Claus will arrive on a fire engine and

    meet with children at the Yongsan Fire

    Station. There will also be a lighting

    ceremony 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Hannam

    Village Commissary Circle.

    Boy Scout Dinner

    The Korea District Boy Scouts of

    America is hosting an Eagle Scout

    Recognition Dinner 6:30 p.m. Saturday

    at the Mezzanine Level of the Dragon

    Hill Lodge. The event is open to al l

    who have earned the Eagle Scout

    rank and their guests. Forinformation, call 723-4833.

    Holiday Concert

    The 8th Army Band will perform a

    holiday concert 7 p.m. Monday at the

    Seoul American High School

    Auditorium. The community is invited

    to attend.

    Children's Choir

    The Far East Broadcast Company

    Children's Choir from Suweon Central

    Baptist Church will perform a free

    concert 6 p.m. Sunday at South Post

    Chapel. All community members are

    welcome. For information, call 738-3011

    or 738-4043.

    American Red Cross

    The American Red Cross is seeking

    motivated individuals to provide

    emergency communications and

    casework services to members of

    the Armed Forces and their families.

    The applicant must be an American

    citizen; at least 18 years of age; a high

    school graduate; have base access;

    and possess basic computer skills. For

    information, call 738-3670.

    New Yongsan Visitor

    Center Hours

    The Yongsan Garrison Gate 20 Visitor

    Center hours are now 6 a.m.-1 a.m.

    daily. Visitors can also sign in at Gates

    5, 10 and 17.

    Contracting Customer

    Service Hours

    Starting Monday, The U.S. Forces

    Korea Contracting Command - Korea

    invited contractor walk-in customer

    service office hours will be 1-5 p.m.

    Monday-Friday. For more information,

    call 724-6097.

    United Through Reading

    United Through Reading is available

    to all active-duty servicemembers. The

    USO will provide the book, and tape

    you while you're reading the book.

    The USO will send the book and video

    to your child back home. The tradition

    of reading bed-time stories at night

    can continue. For information, call

    724-7781.

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    Area II Public Affairs

    YONGSAN GARRISON The

    Korean National Police standing guard

    outside the gates provide security for

    U.S. Military installations by standingguard, but they often do not know what

    is on the other side of the walls.

    Area II invited 120 Yongsan-gu

    police officers Nov. 20 to thank them

    for their tireless guard work. The visit

    gave the young men an opportunity to

    look around the garrison.

    I wanted to let you know how

    much we appreciate what you do, said

    Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens.You are out there 24-7, no matter what

    the weather, you are always on guard,

    always alert.

    Stephens said they are part of the

    team based on the alliance between the

    United States and the Republic of Korea.

    After coffee and donuts and a video

    about the alliance and the Yongsan

    Garrison relocation to Camp

    Humphreys, the policemen got a chanceto glimpse inside the gates.

    I think Im in a different country,

    said Cpl. Park Hyung-mok. It is kind

    of different than I imagined. Everything

    is so well-designed.

    The one-hour bus tour started at

    Main Post, then went to Camp Coiner

    and South Post. The police officers said

    they were surprised at the well-organized base that had everything in a

    compact area.

    The final stop was the Three

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    PHOTOS BY PFC. K IM SANG-WOOK

    Korean National Policemen enjoy lunch at the Three Kingdom's Inn Dining Facility Nov. 21.

    Area II hosts 120

    Korean NationalPolice officers for a

    visit to Yongsan

    Garrison Nov. 20. For

    many policemen, it

    was their first visit

    inside the gates of

    the installation theyhelp to guard.

    By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon

    Area II Public Affairs

    YONGSAN GARRISON Eleven community membersgathered at the South Post Chapel to share their skills and expertise

    on sewing and quilts Nov. 20.

    The Quilts of Valor Project is a community program from

    a Yongsan organization known as the Storks Nest. The project

    provides free quilted blankets to the wounded Soldiers from the

    Iraq war.

    The group is called the Storks Nest because it was originally

    a group of quilters that made free baby blankets for the expectant

    mothers staying at the 121st Combat Support Hospital FamilyCare Center.

    Since last fall, the women started the Quilt of Valor program.

    It is the first time an overseas volunteer group, has made quilts

    for Soldiers.

    The Storks Nest was organized more than 10 years ago.

    The organization is funded by the American Forces SpousesClub.

    Quilters started to show up to the chapel after 9 a.m. bringing

    finished quilts and fabrics to start work on the unfinished quilts.Members made the quilts in an assembly-line fashion. Each

    volunteer took a different role on making the quilts.

    We meet every third Monday of the month at South Post

    Chapel in one of the upstairs classrooms, said Storks Nest

    Yongsan group makes quilts for wounded

    See QuiltsQuiltsQuiltsQuiltsQuilts, Page 12 Volunteer Lynn Savoie prepares a quilt for sending to wounded troops.Photo by Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon

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    YONGSAN GARRISON TheArea II community celebrated American

    Indian and Alaskan Heritage Month Nov.

    24 at the Main Post Club.

    Although the state of New York

    declared the first American Indian Day

    in 1916, a month-long recognition of

    Native Americans and Alaskans wasnt

    achieved until 1990 by President George

    H. W. Bush.The purpose of the month is to

    recognize the contributions of Native

    Americans and the Alaskans to the

    United States and to celebrate Indian

    heritage and culture. It is an opportunity

    to honor and recognize the original

    peoples of the American soil.

    The Area II Equal Opportunity Officecoordinated the ceremony and more than

    60 servicemembers and communitymembers attended.

    Your presence here today reaffirms

    our appreciation and respect for the

    American Indian and Alaskan

    traditions, said Area II Equal

    Opportunity Advisor Sgt. 1st Class Myra

    Watson. We are here to help to preserve

    an important part of the American

    culture for generations to come.Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Perkins

    opened the ceremony with a poem

    Grandmothers Blanket.

    Native Americans have given so

    By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon

    Area II Public Affairs

    Boy Scout Order of the Arrow member Chris Behrends performs a Native American war

    dance Nov. 24 at the Main Post Club.

    PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON

    much to the American culture, Perkinssaid. It is important to give our

    respects to them.

    Guest speaker Area II Emergency

    Services Director Ricky Oxendine gave

    a speech to community members by

    introducing himself as a descendent ofLumbee Indians.

    Lumbee Indians are the 9th largest

    tribe in the nation and native to the state

    of N.C. The name Lumbee came from

    Lumbee river which runs through

    Penbroke, N.C. where Oxendine was

    born.

    Im honored and pleased to be here

    today, said Oxendine. Native

    Americans are a strong part of ourcommunity because we have

    contributed to the United States in a lot

    of ways.

    Girl Scout Troop Studio 2B38 gave

    a presentation on famous Native

    Americans, such as Pocahontas. The

    Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow group

    performed a Native American traditionaldance.

    The ceremony was a huge

    success, Watson said. I encourage all

    members of the military community to

    contribute to promote cross-cultural

    harmony and awareness.

    Area II Ethics Training

    Ethics Training: 9-10 a.m. Tuesday;

    1-2 p.m. Dec. 13; 1-2 p.m. Dec. 19. All

    training will be conducted at the

    Balboni Theater. Larger units may

    coordinate for seperate unit trainingoutside of the above schedule. For

    information, call 753-6631.

    Commissary Idol

    Audition at the Commissary 2-3 p.m.

    Saturday, Dec. 9 and 16 to see who

    will be the first Commissary Idol Dec.

    23. The competition is open to any

    servicemember or authorized shopper

    18 years or older. Sing your favorite

    holiday tune to win a chance at the

    $200 Grand Prize. Contest winners from

    the audition will compete in the finale

    on Dec. 23. For information, call 736-

    7070.

    Community of Sharing

    Community of Sharing is a holiday

    project to make sure select Area II

    families have a Merry Christmas is

    underway. Applications are available

    at Army Community Services in

    building S-4106, room 205. The

    application deadline is Dec. 8. For

    information, call 738-7505.

    Area II Web site

    For more community notes, news and

    information, visit the Area II Web site

    at http://area2.korea.army.mil.E-mail [email protected]

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    from Page 10PolicePolicePolicePolicePolice

    from Page 9WinterWinterWinterWinterWinter

    E-mail [email protected]

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    delays and early dismissals along with

    anticipated changes to the school

    schedule.

    When the commander determines there

    is a need to change road conditions the

    staff goes into action to notify road crews

    and the community. They immediatelynotify the Directorate of Logistics so

    shuttle bus operations can be changed, ifnecessary. The schools are also notified.

    The Area II staff duty officer contacts

    tenant units and maintains contact with

    the 607th Weather Squadron. The Provost

    Marshal Office contacts the Joint Police

    Information Center. Updates are made to

    the road conditions hotline: 738-ROAD.

    Local radio and television services on

    AFN-Korea and the Commanders Access

    Channel (MWR Channel 3) announce thechanges. Road condition updates are also

    available at the Area II Web site.

    Its a process thats been refinedthrough the years, Lehane said. People

    shouldnt have to worry about getting

    notified.

    Directorate of Public Works road

    crews are on-call during the winter

    season. The crews immediately go intoaction to clear snow and ice from main

    roads and access control points. Workers

    have tons of calcium chloride to melt icy

    roads. The DPW ensure roads are

    passable with municipal tractors and

    sweeper attachments. One of two dump

    trucks has a snow plow and both have

    spreaders to spray the de-icing material.

    Hazardous roads, like those on MP Hill

    and Camp Coiner Hill, are given priority.

    Key roads necessary for operations are

    cleared right away.

    The Korean Service Corps Mobile

    Force then clears secondary roads and

    sidewalks.The thing to remember is that tenant

    units and housing residents still need toclear snow and ice from their immediate

    areas, Lehane said.

    In case of severe weather, tenant units

    may be required to augment the DPW and

    KSC crews in clearing snow and ice.

    At known hazardous areas there is

    assistance for drivers who need traction

    during icy road conditions. Yongsan

    Garrison has 98 sand containers at the

    foot of steep hills. The reddish boxes areloaded with sandbags.

    Yongsan is very hilly and when it

    snows a lot, people can start slidingaround, said DPW Roads and Lands

    Branch Chief Enrique Blanco. The sand

    gives traction.

    Blanco said they do their best to clear

    snow and ice off the road before people

    begin driving on it, but drivers can stillfind themselves stuck at the bottom of a

    hill.

    Sand should be scattered in front of

    all four wheels of a car, Blanco said. Each

    container has several bags of sand in it.

    People are free to use it whenever they

    have a need.

    Kingdoms Inn Dining Facility for lunch

    with U.S. Soldiers.

    The lunch was good, Park said. I

    was nervous when I stepped in to the

    dining facility, but I think it was good

    because there were lots of foods to

    choose from.After lunch, the young men went to

    the Multipurpose Training Facility to

    watch a Hollywood movie, World

    Trade Center.

    This is my second trip to Yongsan

    Garrison, said Pfc. Lee Chul-wook. I

    think its a good opportunity for the

    police officers to experience American

    culture and have fun today.

    Lee said he had a good time during

    his visit on-post, and hoped that this was

    not his last one.

    The KNP Appreciation Day is part

    of U.S. Forces Korea Good NeighborProgram. Area II holds similar events

    each quarter.

    from Page 10QuiltsQuiltsQuiltsQuiltsQuiltsvolunteer Kathy Hansen. We made 45

    quilts for the soldiers so far and we make

    10 to 15 quilts a month.The group sends finished quilts to

    Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in

    Germany where wounded U.S. Soldiers

    stay.

    We want everyone to feel appreciated

    and honored for their service and this is a

    one of the ways that we could do that,

    Hansen said.

    Soldiers showed their gratitude by

    sending letters of appreciation to the

    volunteers saying that their support ispriceless to the ones that are wounded

    physically or mentally.

    Everyone, including me, volunteered

    for the worthy cause, said volunteer

    Lynn Savoie. Anybody who doesnt

    know what to do with their free time and

    wants to meet new people, this is the place.

    Come and help us out.

    from Page 9ThanksgivingThanksgivingThanksgivingThanksgivingThanksgivingtable displays were good.

    Madison Site Dining Facility won thecompetition. K-16s 2nd Battalion, 2ndAviation Regiment DFAC took runner-

    up.

    Graham said the staffs recognize that

    the meal must be a feast.

    It even has more emphasis than

    Christmas dinner, he said.

    Its weird. I miss my family so

    much, said Pvt. David Sherlock U.S.

    Forces Korea Honor Guard. I thinkthis Thanksgiving will be not asmemorable.

    Its not so bad, said Pfc. Travis

    Vonloh, 142nd Military Police

    Company. I know what we are doing

    over here. That and friends make up

    for the families.

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    KUNSAN AIR BASE The Wolf

    Pack tested its warfighting capability

    during its third peninsula-wide

    exercise this year, Nov. 13 through

    Nov. 17, and used lessons learned

    from prior exercises to help defend

    the Republic of Korea.

    I was happy with the way we

    performed, said Col. Jeff Wolf

    Lofgren, 8th Fighter Wing

    commander. This is by far the best

    exercise I have seen yet.Commanders and exercise

    evaluation team members both said

    that positive attitudes and motivated,

    teamwork-oriented Airmen, led the

    pack to a successful finish.

    When everyone knows and

    understands their part in completing

    our mission, they become motivated

    and focused to see that their part is

    done correctly and efficiently, said

    Maj. Rhude Cherry III, Wing Plans

    and Programs director. During this

    last exercise strong indicators of

    teamwork were observed and noted,

    so cohesion within the ranks is taking

    shape.

    The Wolf attributed the

    improvements of the wing to the

    attitudes of Airmen, but also issued a

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    with their game face onwith their game face onwith their game face onwith their game face onwith their game face onBy Staff Sgt. Nathan Gallahan

    8thFighter WingPublicAffairs

    An 8th Security Forces Squadron base defender stands guard outside the wing headquarters

    Nov. 15 during the 7th Air Force quarterly peninsula combat employment exercise.

    SENIOR AIRMAN BARRY LOO

    NSPSNSPSNSPSNSPSNSPS from Page 3the Corps to assist with and

    answer questions about the

    conversion.

    The Far East District is

    totally committed to ensuring a

    smooth transition to NSPS.

    Timely training and effective

    information flow will help us

    succeed, said District Transition

    Manager Richard Byron.

    The teams are led by senior

    management and include

    representatives from Human

    Resources, Resource

    Management, Public Affairs,

    Office of Counsel and Equal

    Employment Opportunity.

    Now were at a crossroads.

    Were moving to a new way of

    thinking, said Far East District

    Workforce Management

    Specialist Monte Howard.What lies ahead is the

    National Security Personnel

    System. Its a road less traveled,

    a road to a more flexible system

    for pay, classification,

    recruitment and work shaping. A

    definite destination change, said

    Howard.

    Additional information about

    NSPS can be found at http://

    www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/, or

    http://cpol.army.mil/library/

    general/nsps/

    challenge to them when he said the

    true test is all about our ability to work

    and refine our communications

    throughout the wing.

    The wing will continue perfecting its

    mission during Wolf War Day, Dec. 11.

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    Jet Lis Fearless Jet Lis Fearless Jet Lis Fearless Jet Lis Fearless Jet Lis Fearless (Jet Li,Betty Sun)

    The son of a great fighter who didnot wish for his child to follow in hisfootsteps, the bullied Huo Yuanjiaresolves to teach himself how to fight and win. Years of training enablehim to ace match after match in hishome region of Tianjin. But as hisfame as a martial arts master grows,so does his pride. After an ill-advisedfight leads to another mastersdeath, members of Huos family areslain in revenge.

    Happy FHappy FHappy FHappy FHappy Feeteeteeteeteet (Savion Glover,Elijah Wood)

    Set deep in Antarctica and into theland of Emperor Penguins, whereeach needs a heart song to attract asoul mate, a penguin is born whocannot sing. Our hero Mumble, sonof Memphis and Norma Jean, is theworst singer in the world however,as it happens, he is a brilliant tapdancer!

    Deck the HallsDeck the Hal lsDeck the HallsDeck the Hal lsDeck the Hal ls(Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick)

    Steve, a suburban dad andChristmas enthusiast, leads a well-ordered, well-planed, and well-organized life. His new neighbor,Buddy, is Steves polar opposite: abig personality with big dreams,which have yet to materialize. ButBuddys latest dream -to create thebiggest holiday light display in theworld, visible from outer space isturning Steves disciplined world intoa chaotic nightmare.

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    DeJa Vu DeJa Vu DeJa Vu DeJa Vu DeJa Vu (Denzel Washington,Val Kilmer)

    Everyone has experienced theunsettling mystery of dj vu thatflash of memory when you meetsomeone new you feel youve knowall your life or recognize a place eventhough youve never been therebefore. But what if the feelings wereactually warnings sent from the pastor clues to the future? It is dj vuthat unexpectedly guides ATF agentDoug Carlin through an investigationinto a shattering crime.

    Stranger Than

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    The GuardianPG-13

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    DeJa VuPG-13

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    Gridiron Gang--Gridiron Gang--Gridiron Gang--Gridiron Gang--Gridiron Gang--(Dwayne TheRock Johnson, Kevin Dunn)The uplifting story of detention campprobation officer Sean Porter, whocreates a high-school-level footballteam from a ragtag group ofdangerous teenage inmates as ameans to teach them self-respectand social responsibility. He is joinedin this experiment by co-worker,Malcolm Moore. But Porter must firstovercome almost universalresistance from the powers that be his skeptical bosses andcoaches at rival high schools who

    dont want their players mixing it upwith convicted criminals on thefootball field.

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    Are you awake on duty or asleep at the wheelAre you awake on duty or asleep at the wheelAre you awake on duty or asleep at the wheelAre you awake on duty or asleep at the wheelAre you awake on duty or asleep at the wheelChaplain (Col.) Samuel Boone

    USFK Command Chaplain

    Many of my seminary classmates had

    to work extra jobs to help pay tuition and living

    expenses. On one occasion a classmate of mine,who had trouble staying awake due to his demanding

    schedule, tumbled out of his chair in front of the

    professor. Dr. Norton, without missing a beat,

    remarked that if the bell failed to waken our

    classmate, someone should:

    wake Eutcychus and tell him class is over.

    In the 20th Chapter of Acts the Apostle of Paul

    was preaching (on and on) in a large house. Eutychus

    was sitting in an upper window and after falling asleep,

    tumbled to the ground almost killing himself, thus

    becoming the patron saint of church snoozers.

    Acts says that Paul prolonged his preaching until

    daylight. (NIV) Modern worshippers find it

    difficult to identify with such a phenomenon. Weve

    come to expect only 30 minute - preferably less

    sermons, but my grandparents (and maybe yours)

    would have felt they didnt get their moneys worthwith such a short sermon! However, the growing

    membership of the Fraternal Order of Eutychus

    during those days, even among the most faithful,

    should have hinted at something.

    The mind can only take so much. Speech

    analysts tell us that the mind can only concentrate

    on three subjects simultaneously, and can fully

    comprehend only a 7 minute explanation on each

    subject. Add a 4 minute introduction and a 4 minute

    conclusion to that and you discover that after 29

    minutes, in order to retain anymore, you must forget

    something that has already been said. So much for

    the long sermon.

    Eutychus is a gentle reminder to those of us who

    preach to be merciful in planning the length of our

    sermons. One wise sage once observed: the brain

    can only absorb as much as the seat can endure!We are reminded of another kind of sleep far

    more dangerous than that of the physical kind. Paul

    exhorts: the hour has come for you to wake up

    from your slumber the night is nearly over; the

    day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of

    darkness and put on the armor of light. (Romans

    13: 11b-12 NIV)

    Are you awake on duty or are you asleep at

    the wheel? If so, I encourage you to awake to life

    and its glorious possibilities; awake to duty and its

    splendid rewards; awake to God! Join this week

    in the worship of your choice and awake!

    Area II Worship Services Area II Worship Services Area II Worship Services Area II Worship Services Area II Worship Services

    Catholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel

    Tues./Wed. 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital Chapel

    Mon./Thur. 12:05p.m. Memorial ChapelSaturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel

    Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post ChapelProtestant ServicesEpiscopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel

    United Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelCollective Protestant

    Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel

    9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel

    9:30 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel(Korean)

    10 a.m. South Post Chapel10 a.m. Multipurpose

    Training Facility (R.O.C.K.)

    10:30 a.m. K-16 CommunityChapel

    11 a.m. Hannam Village ChapelNoon South Post Chapel

    (Gospel)

    KATUSA Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelKCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel

    3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial ChapelChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - For information , call 738-3011

    Area II Chaplains Area II Chaplains Area II Chaplains Area II Chaplains Area II Chaplains

    Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James [email protected] or 738-3011

    Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.

    [email protected] 725-3081Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph DuBose

    [email protected]

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    Fall foliage: A splash of splendor

    PHOTOS BY BILL SCIOTTI

    A Buddhist monk walks across a stone bridge leading to one of several entrance ways to Songgwang Temple. Songgwangsa, located in the Southwest portion of the peninsula, is

    one of the most important Seon Buddhist monasteries in Korea, and is considered one of the Three Jewel Temples of Korea.

    Fall foliage lies atop a fallen tree trunk along a mountain stream at Woraksan National Park. Narrow streams, elegant green pine trees, and

    interesting rock formations make this national park and mountain area very beautiful. The park also boasts many Buddhist relics and

    cultural resources. Woraksan is located in the Northeastern part of the country, not far from the famed Soraksan National Park.

    A stream trickles toward a small temple area called Mirkulbal at

    Woraksan National Park. The park features breathtaking scenery

    with statue-like rocks and stone peaks commanding fine views.

    The moon is highlighted by the bright blue sky and fiery red maple leaves near Sonun Temple in the southwest part of Korea.

    A bell hangs from the ceiling of Chickchi Temple located on the

    slopes of Hwangaksan in Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon, in the

    province of Gyeongsangbuk-do, about 30 minutes north of Daegu.

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    KUNSAN AIR BASE Whether it was the game of

    soccer, a re-enactment of the Village Peoples famous

    Y.M.C.A. or 15 turkeys with all the trimmings, it was all

    smiles for a lucky group of South Koreans Saturday here.

    The events and 80-person dinner, sponsored by the

    Kunsan Company Grade Officers Council, brought residents

    of the Catherine-Mokyang-won house for disabled Koreanson base to sit side- by- side with 24 members of the 8th

    Fighter Wing to give thanks with an early Thanksgiving Day

    meal.

    This was a chance for us to get involved with the

    community, said 1st Lt. Katrina Smith, 8th Logistics

    Readiness Squadron Material Management flight commander

    Junior officers help

    disadvantagedKoreans give thanks

    First Lt. Katrina Smith, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron and social events

    coordinator for the Kunsan Company Grade Officers Council, serves up a

    helping of green bean cassarole Saturday.

    SENIOR AIRMAN STEPHEN COLLIER

    and social events coordinator for the CGOC. We invited

    them on base, which gave us a chance to interact withthem while showing them a good time with a

    Thanksgiving Day meal.

    The residents, who require constant attention due to

    assorted mental and physical ailments, started their visit

    to the Wolf Pack, Kunsans legacy namesake, with an

    indoor soccer game and a chance to shoot some hoops

    at the sports and fitness center. One basketball coachwas Staff Sgt. Cameron Stone, 8th Civil Engineer

    Squadron firefighter, who said activities like the

    Thanksgiving dinner aided the bases relationship withthe community.

    It makes you feel like youre doing something good

    and productive with people who need our help, he said.

    Its definitely something worthwhile and a good

    opportunity to volunteer for a good cause.

    After Wolf Pack members and residents got a chance

    to meet one another, it was time for turkey. With a

    healthy helping of the 75 pounds of turkey on their

    plates, the Korean residents were served all the traditionalThanksgiving dishes, including stuffing, green bean

    casserole and cranberry sauce. Cherry cobbler, cookies

    and ice cream came soon after.Seeing the residents faces aglow with enjoyment,

    according to Smith, was a really great feeling.

    Thats why were doing this, she said. We want to

    show them that not only does their community care

    about them, but so does the base populace as well.

    Programs such as these are supported by various base

    organizations. Kunsan airmen, who are also assigned toUnited States Forces Korea based in Seoul, support the

    Good Neighbor Program. This specially-tailored program

    focuses on reaching out to South Korean communities in

    an effort to educate them on how Koreans and Americans

    have supported one another since the Korean War. The

    program also highlights the United States commitment tobeing good stewards of bases in foreign lands.

    The base started visiting this facility five years ago

    and every month since then, we have visited the house tohelp clean and visit with the people, said Rosemary

    Song, community relations director for the 8th FW

    Public Affairs Office. While we play games and sports

    with them, we also provide them with a ThanksgivingDay meal. Only this year, we invited them on base to

    share our culture and our Thanksgiving spirit.

    Once stomachs settled from the Thanksgiving feast,

    Koreans and Americans alike joined each other for a little

    song and dance. Afterwards, the Catherine-Mokyangwon

    residents left, but the memories of their visit will last

    forever, said Smith.

    Its (base community programs) important

    because we live here and we need the community tosupport us in what we do. We need to get out there

    and show them we care, that were concerned abouttheir community and respect their culture and

    traditions. But at the same time, show them a little bit

    of ours.

    Ensign Alexa Holmes and

    Equipment Operator First

    Class(SCW) Kathryn Remm, both

    attached to Commander, U.S. Naval

    Forces Korea, prepare a plate of food

    at a soup kitchen called the DAIL

    Community Center in Seoul, Republicof Korea, Nov. 27. They and 13 other

    volunteers from CNFK served lunch

    to 675 elderly and homeless Koreansduring the visit. They also dropped

    off donations, including 20 bags of

    rice, 20 cans of spam and 15 boxes

    of roman noodles.LT. J.G. JESSICA GANDY

    Making foodMaking foodMaking foodMaking foodMaking food

    and friendsand friendsand friendsand friendsand friends

    VFW Post 10033 of Daegu will hold

    its annual Childrens Christmas Party

    Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Theevent will feature a showing of two

    Christmas classics, lunch and a

    magic show with a special

    appearance by you know who.

    RSVP by Dec. 13. For more

    information, call Ralph Connor at 764-

    3773.

    Decoder price reduction

    The Army and Air Force Exchange

    Service and the Navy Exchange

    Service Command will reduce

    monthly rental price for AFRTS

    decoders from $25 to $13 effective

    today. Contact AAFES stores for

    more information.

    VFW hosts

    Childrens Christmas

    Party

    Soldier Show Casting Call

    Nominations for vocalists, dancers,

    musicians, specialty acts, technicians,

    and stage managers are being accepted

    for the 2007 Army Soldier Show. Packets

    should include name, rank, SSN, unit

    address, duty phone, e-mail address, and

    area of specialty. Performers must

    include a DVD/video and techniciannominees should include resume.

    Nominations should reach the following

    address no later than Dec. 29. The U.S.

    Army Soldier Show, Attn: 2007 Selection

    Committee, P.O. Box 439, Fort Belvoir, VA

    22060.

    Raggs Kid Club Comes to

    Korea

    The childrens group, Raggs Kids Club

    Band, will tour installations throughout

    Korea. The dogs integrate positive

    messages with their high-energy,

    interactive songs.

    The group of costumed characters has

    traveled nationally performing for

    children & their families.

    All performances are open to ID card

    holders and free of charge. For more

    information, contact the local MWR

    Entertainment Office or call DSN 723-

    3749.

    Performance Schedule:

    Tuesday, Osan AB Youth Center at 5

    p.m.; Wednesday, Camp George SAS at

    10:15 a.m. and the Elementary School

    Gym at 1:15 p.m. and Camp Walker Kelly

    Gym at 6 p.m.;

    Thursday, camp Humphreys CAC at 6

    p.m.; Dec. 8 Yongsan CDC at 10 a.m.

    and Moyer CSC Auditorium at 3:30 p.m.

    Area II Army-Navy FlagFootball Game

    The annual Area II Army vs. Navy flag

    football game will begin at 10 a