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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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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
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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.
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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
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.
SALLY HALL
By Sally Hall
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.
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Area I Public Affairs
JIMCUNNINGHAM
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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
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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.
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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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Police for tourPolice for tourPolice for tourPolice for tourPolice for tourBy Pfc. Kim Sang-wook
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
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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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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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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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Miami Vice R
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Deck the HallsPG
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DeJa VuPG-13
School forScoundrels PG-13
DeJa VuPG-13
Gridiron GangPG-13
School forScoundrels PG-13
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
Fiction PG-13
The GuardianPG-13
Jackass 2 R The GuardianPG-13
DeJa VuPG-13
The GuardianPG-13
School forScoundrels PG-13
The GuardianPG-13
DeJa VuPG-13
Jet LisFearless R
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HollywoodlandR
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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
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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
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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