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Soldiers get headstart on Korean tour

WASHINGTON Tax season has only just begun

but already a partnership that enables military members

and their families to file their tax returns electronicallywithout charge is proving tremendously popular, with

103,000 returns already filed as of Feb. 7.

Thats a big response! the official said. More than

97,000 people filed their returns electronically within

the first 20 days after being offered free access to

Turbo Tax software, she noted. Military OneSource

and Intuit, a financial services company, are partnering

to offer the Turbo Tax basic product for both federaland state returns at no cost.

In addition to active-duty members and their

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Free Turbo Tax proves popular among DoD filersBy Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service

system allows them to save, print and send completed

tax forms electronically to the Internal RevenueService, officials said.

While the Defense Department has a long history

of offering tax help to military members, this is the

first time DoD has offered the opportunity for them

to self-file electronically.

Another free service enables military members

and families to make toll-free calls to tax expertsfrom any deployment location in the world, Jan

Burke, deputy undersecretary of defense for military

community and family policy, said in announcing

the program in January. The toll-free number is(800) 342-9647. More phone numbers for people

living overseas, non-English speakers and people

with disabilities are posted on the MilitaryOneSource Web site.

That service could come in particularly handy

this year, due to deployments, said Army Lt. Col.

Janet Fenton, executive director of the Armed

Forces Tax Council. For example, Iraq, Afghanistan,

Bosnia and Kosovo all qualify as combat zones

where military income is tax exempt.

CNFK sailors trained, ready to fight tonightBy Navy Journalist David McKeeCNFKPublic Affair s

SEOUL With the constant threat

of aggression from the north, service in

Korea is unique and potentiallydangerous. Nine sailors with

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea

were reminded of this Feb. 10, as they

tested for and received their Navy Pistol

Marksmanship Ribbons.

Though small arms training is routine

in the Army and Marines, that is not thecase in the Navy. According to

Gunners Mate, Petty Officer 1st Class

Keith Anderson, about 30 percent of the

personnel who arrive at CNFK have smallarms training and are mostly junior

personnel who come from sea-going

commands at which they stood armedsentry.

All CNFK personnel serving in the

Republic of Korea must annually meet

the necessary requirements to carry

small arms. This means many sailors

who are expected to qualify are handlinga firearm for the first time.

The qualifications are a good

reminder that CNFK personnel are in a

potential conflict zone and this training

enables us to defend ourselves in the

event of hostilities, said Anderson.

Besides preparing sailors for a

combat situation, I believe small armstraining is a tremendous confidence

builder, he said. Many people have

never touched a firearm before joining

the Navy, and now have an opportunity

to master a skill that can at first seem

very intimidating.To ensure safety, we conduct a brief

for all hands taking part in the shoot.

Everyone receives training on firearms

safety, weapon characteristics,

operation and marksmanship prior to

firing on the range, Anderson said.

Moreover, todays sailors have

courses on Navy Knowledge Onlineavailable as well to help prepare thembefore they step onto the range where,

there are line coaches on the firing line

to ensure personnel are complying with

the range safety officers instructions

and not endangering themselves or

others.

CNFK Transportation Specialist,Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Petraitis,

said the requirement to become and to

remain weapons qualified is a vital part

of the mission at CNFK and an

additional benefit to serving in Korea.

Small arms qualifications plays an

important role in keeping our sailorsconditioned for future duty

assignments, whether its on the front

lines or standing watch as a sentry on a

ship, Petraitis said.

In addition to small arms training,

sailors in Korea must also take part in

an annual mount-out exercise in thespring in which they check out M-16s

from the armory to take with them on a

one-mile road march, as well as review

chemical, biological and radiological

procedures.

See NavyNavyNavyNavyNavy, Page 4

NAVY JOURNALIST DAVID MCKEE

A r e a TA r e a TA r e a TA r e a TA r e a Ta x C e n t e r sa x C e n t e r sa x C e n t e r sa x C e n t e r sa x C e n t e r sTax assistance centers are available at Army

installations across the peninsula. A list of tax centersis included below. For information and hours of

operations, call the telephone numbers listed:Area I

Camp Casey, Bldg. 1876, 730-8704

Camp Red Cloud, Freeman Hall, 732-8788

Area IIYongsan Garrison, Moyer Community ServicesCenter, room 113, 725-1040

Area III

Camp Humphreys, Bldg. 734, 753-8053.Area IV

Camp Carroll, Bldg. T-125, 765-7936

Camp Henry, Bldg. 1805, 768-6680

Camp Hialeah, Bldg. S-275, 763-3510

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea sailors work on their 9 mm Beretta qualification at theYongsan Garrison pistol range Feb. 10. All CNFK personnel serving in the Republic of Korea mustqualify with small arms annually .


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Battalion

Greetings to United States

Forces Korea

servicemembers, civilians,

contractors and families serving in theRepublic of Korea! It is an honor and

a pleasure to command the finest

military forces in the world.

Returning here after many years, I

am gratified and heartened by the

changes that have taken place. TheRepublic of Korea has become a

vibrant democracy and an international

economic power. It is both remarkable

and inspiring.

Although much of Korea has

changed since 1980, what has not

changed is the U.S. commitment to thisgreat republic. As it has for 50 years,

the mutual defense alliance between the

ROK and United States will continue to

ensure stability, deter conflict and fightand win decisively if we must. In

support of this objective, the United

States Forces Korea team will remainfocused, trained and ready.

As commander, I want us to focus

our energies on four priorities. Our first

priority is to ensure peace on the

peninsula and stability in the region. We

will do this by being ready to fight, and

by effectively partnering, training andexercising with our ROK allies and

partners in the region. We will also do

this by conducting ourselves in a

manner that is compatible with and

respectful of the culture and laws of

our host nation.

It is our clear responsibility andrequirement to engage in positive

exchanges and activities with ROK

citizens, including enthusiastic

participation in local Good Neighbor

programs.

My second priority for the command

is to reinforce and strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance through transformation.

We are all proud of this alliance that has

existed for more than 50 years. Some

are questioning the continued

commitment of the United States to the

alliance, particularly in light of recent

adjustments in both U.S. and ROKdefense policies.

However, the United States

commitment is and will remain strong

GEN B.B. Bell

Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK

and unwavering. No healthy relationship

remains unchanged. Our dialogue is

positive and demonstrates the maturityand vibrancy of our partnership.

Our transformation efforts will

occur along three axes. We will enhance

our combined capabilities through the

acquisition of advanced warfighting

materiel and battle command systems.

We will shape our forces by working to

assign appropriate roles and missions toboth the United States and the Republic

of Korea, and we will align our forces

on the peninsula to improve their

responsiveness and flexibility.

My next command priority is to

enhance our warfighting readiness.

Maintaining the highest state of

readiness at all times is imperative inmaintaining a credible deterrent. Our

readiness cannot be compromised.

To enhance our readiness, we will be

dedicated to training excellence and

leader development. The worldwide

reputation of competent, effective andlethal American military warriors is a

result of our tough battle-focused

training. We will continue to set and

meet high training standards.

My fourth command priority is to

improve our force well-being. Our real

warfighting effectiveness comes fromour joint and combined warriors, not

from our military hardware. Inrecognizing this human dimension of

the profession of arms, I consider our

families as key to our success.

Our families represent a vital part of

our military team. If we take care offamilies, I am certain our warriors will

take care of the mission. Our well-being

is also dependent on safe training and

safe personal conduct. We will

emphasize safety in all that we do, on

and off duty.

It is my intent that United States

Forces Korea remains dedicated to the

success of both United Nations

Command and Combined Forces

Command. We will have a trained andready command, correctly focused and

disciplined. We will care for all

members of the USFK team and we will

competently and confidently look

forward to future challenges. We will be

respectful of the customs and societalnorms of this wonderful Korean

society, and we will demonstrate our

commitment through strong

partnership, engagement and Good

Neighbor programs.

Two weeks ago, Katie and I arrived

on the peninsula to an incredibly warmwelcome. It was humbling and we are

deeply honored. Both of us commitourselves to helping ensure that your

service here in Korea is personally

meaningful and rewarding. I can assure

you that your service here is vital to the

futures of both the United States and theRepublic of Korea.

Katchi Kapshida!

Gen. B.B. Bell


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Post Allowance Rate

Survey

Federal civilians in Korea can impact

post allowance rates in Korea by

participating in a State Department

survey currently being conductedthrough Feb. 28. The survey and

information are published on the

Directorate of Human Resource

Management public site under Quick

Links or Published Content.

Reunion in Korea

Deadline Approaches

The application deadline for the next

Reunion in Korea tour is fast

approaching and servicemembers who

plan to bring family to Korea with this

program are urged to complete and

return their applcations as soon as

possible.

Reunion in Korea is a program designedto help U.S. Forces Korea

servicemembers bring family members

to visit them in Korea. Since 1981, over

18,000 family members have

participated in the program, which

offers discounted airline, hotel and tour

packages to military members. Reunion

tour dates for 2006 are April 17-20, May

22-25, Sept. 11-14 and Oct. 23-26.

Application deadlines for the first tour

is Feb. 25. Applications are available at

all USO offices and will be accepted on

a first-come, first served basis. For

information, call 724-7003.

West Point Founders

Day Dinner

All West Point graduates and guests

are invited to attend the 2006 West

Point Founders Day Sit down Dinner

March 4 at the Naija Ballroom, Dragon

Hill Lodge on Yongsan Garrisons South

Post. The evenings activities will begin

at 6 p.m. with a Benny Havens Social

Hour. Cost of dinner is $25 per person.

For information, contact Lt. Col. Doug

Boltuc at [email protected], or

by calling 723-6153.

2ID seeks NCO Assistant

for Commanding General

The 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Red

Cloud is seeking an outstandingnoncommissioned officer to fill the

position of executive administrative

NCO, Office of the Commanding

General.

Applicants must meet a number of

qualifications, including:

! Grade: Staff Sergeant (Time inGrade must not exceed five years),

Sgt. 1st Class (no TIG/Time in Service

requirements)

! PMOS: 42L / 42A! Must be able to report on or beforeMarch 1, and have at least 12 months

remaining in country or be willing to

extend.

! Must possess a secret securityclearance and have no recent Uniform

Code of Military Justice or derogatory

action.

! If interested, submit last twoNCOERs and ERB to 2ID CGs Office

(Freeman Hall, Camp Red Cloud). Call

732-8872 for information.

See Stars,Stars,Stars,Stars,Stars, Page 4

KATUSA becomes star of tomorrowBy Sgt. Jung Jung-woo8th Mili tary Police Brigade

COURTESY PHOTO

See Theft,Theft,Theft,Theft,Theft, Page 4

KUNSAN AIR BASE -- Identity theft, or identity

fraud, is the taking of a victims identity to obtain credit,

credit cards from banks and retailers, steal money fromthe victims existing accounts, apply for loans, establish

accounts with utility companies, rent an apartment,

file bankruptcy or obtain a job using the victi ms name.

Recently, criminals have been using unsuspecting

v ic t ims iden t i t i es du r ing the

commission of crimes ranging fromtraffic infractions to felonies.

Iden t i ty - thef t scams on the

Internet also appear to be on the rise.

However, identity theft can occur

through a variety of other methods,

such as fraudulent credit inquiries,

unprotected wallets, post mail and

even garbage.Victims of identity theft currently face multiple hurdles

in preventing further misuse of their identifying

information and in correcting damage done to their credit

histories, reputations and lives by identity thieves.

Victims often spend many hours just figuring out

who to contact, the potential scope of the damage,

and what to do about it. Following are some helpfultips and advice to combat and prevent identity theft.Liability

If a person reports the loss of a credit card before

the card is actually used, their credit card company

cannot hold them responsible for any unauthorized

charges. If a thief uses the credit card before peoplereport it missing, the most theyll be liable for in

unauthorized charges is $50 per card.

Identity theft: What to know and how to prevent itIdentity theft: What to know and how to prevent itIdentity theft: What to know and how to prevent itIdentity theft: What to know and how to prevent itIdentity theft: What to know and how to prevent itBy Capt. Byron ShibataBy Capt. Byron ShibataBy Capt. Byron ShibataBy Capt. Byron ShibataBy Capt. Byron Shibata8thFighter WingLegal Office

By law, if an ATM or debit card is reported missing

before a criminal uses it, the bank cannot hold people

liable. However, theyll be liable for up to $50 inunauthorized withdrawals or debits if its reported lost

or stolen within two business days of discovering the

loss or theft. People are liable for up to $500 if the

lost or stolen card is reported after two business days,

but within 60 days after a s tatement shows an

unauthorized withdrawal.Becoming a victim

Contac t c red i t agencies , thencreditors and financial institutions and

finally government authorities. First,

report the case of fraud to the three

major consumer reporting agencies.

Second, the victim must contacttheir creditors about any accounts that

have been tampered with or opened

fraudulently. You can often insist that a password be

used before any inquiries or changes be made to the

new account. If checks have been stolen, place stop-

payment orders on them. If an ATM card has been

compromised, cancel the card and get a new card andpersonal identification number, or PIN.

Third, file complaints or reports with relevant

government authorities. Under the Identity Theft andAssumpt ion Deter rence Act , the Federa l T rade

Commission is responsible for processing complaints.

An identity theft victim should also contact the local

police, Better Business Bureau, FBI office or U.S.Secret Service branch, the Postal Inspection Service

(if a victim suspects a thief has submitted a change-

I really feel like Im walking on

heaven, said Pfc. Yoon Jong-baek,

about being the first KATUSA to

ever sing in the U.S. Armys Stars

of Tomorrow EntertainmentContest.

He not only participated, he won

second place in the male vocal solo

category and third place for best in

show.

Yoon, a Korean Augmentation to

the U.S . Army So ld ier f rom

Headquarters and Headquarters

Company, 8th MP Brigade, also won$1,500 for Yongsans Morale

Welfare Recreat ion program, a

t rophy and an iPod Jan . 21 in

Washington, D.C.

He has one of the most

phenomenal vocal instruments Ive

ever heard, and he has just anamazing s inceri ty , said Victor

Hurtado, Stars of Tomorrow

director after hearing Yoon sing

Forever More by James Ingram.

One of the judges thought that

we had mistakenly put in a vocal

recording of the song and waswondering if we were going to stop

and start him over, said Hurtado,

which I th ink is probably the

greatest compliment of all because

Pfc. Yoon Jong-baek sings his way to asecond place finish in the Stars of Tomorrow

male vocalist competition in Washington, D.C.Jan. 21.

James Ing ram i s one o f the

foremost voices of our time.

Yoon applied for a tryout for thecontest and qualified for the final

round. Hurtado recommended him

as a representative of the Korean

peninsula with three U.S. Soldiers.

It is a great honor for me to be

awarded a prize like this, saidYoon. I want to express my

appreciation to the ROK Army, U.S.

Army, my fel low KATUSAs,

Soldiers and NCOs in my unit.

Yoon traveled to America for the

contest, visiting the homeland of his

fellow Soldiers and touring theLincoln, Vietnam War and Korean

War memorials.

I offered a most reverent ial

prayer to those who served away

from their home, he said.Yoon firs t s tarted to s ing

American popular songs to study

If a person reports the loss of a credit card before the

card is actually used, their

credit card company cannot

hold them responsible for any

unauthorized charges.

Pfc. Yoon Jong-baek was not the only U.S. Forces Korea servicememberrepresenting the command at the Stars of Tomorrow Contest.

Spc. Adel Nammour, 121st General Hospital; Sgt. Derrick Auten, Company

B, 607th Combat Communication Squadron; and Sgt. 1st Class Kent Roberts,

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 501st Corps Support Group, also

made the trip to Washington, D.C. for the performance competition.

And, like Yoon, the other USFK performers excelled. Nammour and Kent

finished third and fourth, respectively, in the Male Vocal Solo category. Autenwon the third place prize in the Male Vocal Solo (Self-Accompanied) category.

USFK servicemembers excel at competitionUSFK servicemembers excel at competitionUSFK servicemembers excel at competitionUSFK servicemembers excel at competitionUSFK servicemembers excel at competition


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Pfc. Yoon jung-baek, a Korean Augmentationto the U.S. Army Soldier from Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 8th MP Brigade, isbelieved to be the first KATUSA to compete inthe Stars of Tomorrow competition. He was oneof four U.S. Forces Korea servicemembers totake part in the annual competition.

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CAMP RED CLOUD The

Mitchells Club renovations are in

full swing. Morale, Welfare and

Recreation is overseeingconstruction of the cosmetic

changes at the new Camp Red

Cloud Mitchells Sports Grill.

Our hope is that this will once

again become a gathering place

for Soldiers all around Area I as

well as visitors, said Lt. Col.

William Huber, CRC garrisoncommander. We want to provide

a world-class community club that

is relevant and provides a safe,

healthy and efficient entertainment

opportunity for our customers.During the next few months the

facility will continue to undergo

further renovations. Phase one

began last week with completion

expected within 30 days.

Mitchells will have a state-of-

the-art entertainment Karaoke andApollo music equipment, big

screen plasma TVs with multiple

programming and VCRs for tape

delay of events, a grid trusssystem, a portable dance floor,

portable disc jockey booth

brought out when needed, portablestage, booth, wireless

microphones, new furniture and

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memorabilia dcor.

The digital music deliverylibrary will contain the latest and

greatest music. Also, it will have

high-quality audio and videos that

are updated monthly, he said.The memorabilia, autograph

guitars, platinum albums and CDs,

include items gathered over thelast year of all of the great

entertainers who have performed

in the Area I camps.

This concept is in response to

a high customer demand for

quality entertainment

programming, said Chris

Bradford, chief of MWRsCommunity Operations

Division. The changes

incorporated with this package

will greatly improve our ability to

deliver quality programming and See MitchellsMitchellsMitchellsMitchellsMitchells, Page 6

Artist rendering of the renovated Bulls Eye Room upon completion this summer. Phase one of work at Mitchells Club began last week and shouldfinish in 30 days.

service for trivia mania, talent

shows and multiple TV

programming with LED lighting.

The LED lighting was especially

important in promoting the right

feel, along with providing the rightlevels necessary for changing the

lighting of the facility with a dial

from blue to orange to green,

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CRC gate changes

due to contruct ionArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD Area I officials

announced that starting next week Phase II of the

Camp Red Cloud road widening will begin, whichwill change entering and departing of the front gate.

Upon entering the gate, vehicles will bear to

the left instead of going straight, said Lt. Col.William Huber, CRC garrison commander.

Construction is anticipated to last until the end of

June.

Only nontactical, light trucks and sedans

under three-quarters of a ton and privately owned

vehicles will be allowed entry in the front gate

from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday,except holidays. All other vehicles: tactical,

construction, delivery and fuel trucks, and

contract and government buses, must come in

through the back gate. In addition, between 7

and 8:30 a.m., all vehicles must depart out the

back gate.

All drivers are advised to watch for signs andto use extreme caution when entering and

departing the camp and driving around the movie

theater, shoppette and bus station area, Huber said.

In addition, the back gate will be operational

seven days a week, 24 hours a day during this

time to allow vehicles entrance and exit, he said.

Pfc. Marcus D. Moore, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 4-7 Cavalry Regiment,, (top) mixes it up with Sgt. Aaron Patrick,Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Division, at the 2006 Warrionr Invitaional Wrestling Tournament at CampCaseys Carey Fitness Center, Saturday. Eighteen Soldier/athletes competed in the event.

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Alcohol, drug abuse programupdates standards, requirements

drug-testing and prevention education performance

standards.

The new brigade-, battalion- and company-level CIP

documents have also streamlined documentation

requirements by replacing the previous laundry list of

required Department of Army, U.S. Forces Korea and

8th Army regulations and policies with a simple

requirement to have a copy of the locally produced

unit prevention leader CD-ROM, which now includes

required regulations and policy letters.

The prevention education officer position remains

vacant, Silvia said. Clinical, drug-testing and

administrative staff are working together to sustainexis t ing recurren t c lasses , such as ADAPT,

newcomers briefings and leaders training.

However, we cannot support new training

commitments until a new prevention officer and a new

outreach coordinator are recruited,Silvia explained.

For information about the program, call Silvia at

730-4006.

CAMP CASEY If a Soldier tests positive for a

drug, which requires a medical review, the review and

a copy of the medical officers findings is taken to

the Alcohol and Drug Abuse office in Building S-0802

on Camp Casey. The Army Center for Substance Abuse

Prevention maintains a drug-testing data base for every

Soldier and Department of the Army civilian who has

submitted specimens for testing.

The installation alcohol and drug control office r is

responsible for inputting medical review results into

the ACSAP data base.

Allowing Soldiers whose drug positives were theresult of use of legitimate prescription drugs to leave

Korea with positive results still pending in the data

base is not taking care of Soldiers, said Dan Silvia,

alcohol and drug control officer.

ASAP standards have been updated in accordance

with recent changes mandating use of drug-testing

program software and with existing 8th U.S. Army

Area I Public Affairs

E-mail to [email protected]

CAMP RED CLOUD Airmen

from the 604th Air Support Operations

Squadron recently participated in an

exercise here that helped test their

communication capabilities. Theexercise was part of an overall 7th Air

Force exercise.

Within the exercise, requests were

sent through various channels of

communication for requests of air

support.

We do this exercise to help ourairmen understand what they will

do during division exercises, said

Capt. Jason Corrigan, Fighter

Duty Officer.

Part of the Jan. 23-27 exercise

included training newly-arrived

airmen to Korea on their jobsduring an exercise. We have a

large turnover of people, so this

exercise helps bring them up to

speed, Corrigan said.

During the week-long exercise,

airmen were at both North StarRange and CRC.

At North Star Range, airmen set

up equipment they would use

during wartime.

We support the fighter duty

officer, said Tech. Sgt. Douglas

W. Koethe. We request

Exercise integrates new airmen into opsBy Spc. Chris StephensSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs

emergency close-air support and

act as a liaison between the Army

and Air Force.Another important aspect of the

field site was to ensure everything

was in good working order.

For Master Sgt. James Abshire,

NCOIC, satellite wide-band

telemetry shop, that meant

establishing secure satellitecommunications.

Having secure

satellitecommunications is a

vital link for the

ASOC, he said.

Without it, it wouldjust be a phone on

the end of the desk.

SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS

Tech. Sgt. Phillip Bell Jr. (right) checks over hte log of Senior Airman Christ Komorek i the AirSupport Operations center, Jan. 24. The log includes a SLUTE report from the field. Onceverified, the inforaiton is forwarded to the flight duty officer.

When requests are made fromthe field, airmen in the Air Support

Operations Center log all

information and pass it onto the

FDO.

We track everyones

movement and requests, said

Senior Airman Matthew Arnold.All of the information we receive

will go to the pilots so they have it

right there.

Information that goes into the

log includes everything in aSALUTE report.

Its important when wecommunicate with the field that

we get all of the correct

information, Arnold said. One

piece of wrong information could

be disastrous. Good

communication is the key element

in all of this.

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Airmen check generatorsto ensure each is fullyfunctional at the field siteat North Star Range.

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WASHINGTON All the militaryservices exceeded their recruiting

goals for January - a trend thats

continued for eight consecutive

months, Defense Department

officials announced Feb. 10.

The January figures reflect

continued recruiting successes sincelast June, Air Force Lt. Col. Ellen

Krenke, a Pentagon spokesperson,

told American Forces Press Service.

These successes are helping the

services build the momentum they

need as they approach the springtime

months, which are traditionallyslower times for recruiting, she said.

Recruiting typically rebounds

again during the summer months,

following high school graduations,

Krenke noted.

During January, the Army

recruited 8,337 new members, 103percent of its goal; the Navy, 2,726,

101 percent; the Marine Corps,

3,234, 106 percent; and the Air

Force, 2,915, 101 percent, Krenke

said.

In addition, three of the six

reserve components met or exceededtheir January goals. The Army

National Guard reached 113 percentof its goal.

The Army Reserve, Navy Reserve

and Air National Guard fell slightly

short of their January goals,

achieving 96, 88 and 90 percent oftheir goals, respectively, Krenke said.

The January successes come at a

time when retention remains high

throughout the military, Krenke

noted.

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WASHINGTON The Army

began implementing CAC

Cryptographic Logon last monthand will soon require a common

access card and personal

identification number, or PIN, to

log onto the Armys unclassified

network.

By March, about 10,000 Army

users, including most Pentagonstaffers, are expected to be logging

onto their computer network by

scanning their card. By summer,

implementation should be

Armywide, G6 officials said.

Protecting identity is critical as

the Army moves forward to delivera joint net-centric, information

enterprise, said Lt. Gen. Boutelle,

Chief Information Officer/G6.

Before the CAC Logon is

implemented across the Army,

workshops will be offered, G6

officials said.

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YONGSAN GARRISON A new

Area II Dining Facility Hotline has

been established to invite customer

suggestions.We welcome suggestions and

comments that will help make dining

facility service better, said Area II

Food Program Manager Larry

Graham about the hot l ine that

became operational Feb. 6. We want

customers to enjoy meals in all of ourdining facilities.

Graham said seven Area II dining

facilities served 57,679 meals in

January to U.S. servicemembers,

Korean Augmentation to the U.S.

Army Soldiers and Republic of KoreaArmy Soldiers. During exercises, the

number of meals per month surges to

72,000.

Yongsans Three Kingdoms Inn,

the largest dining facility in Area II,

serves about 1,500 meals each day.

The smallest dining facility at theremote Madison Signal Site serves

only five Soldiers each meal.

Though the number of meals

served may vary at each of our dining

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SGT. SEO KI-CHUL

Area II Public Affairs Office

Pfc. Kim Kyu-suk, Area II Support Activity, scoops steamed rice out of a rice cooker Feb. 1 in theThree Kingdoms Inn Dining Facility. Area II dining facilities purchased 13 rice cookers so KATUSASoldiers could have home-style sticky rice.

facilities, we strive for the best quality

possible, he said.

Graham said all of the dining

facilities are trying to be as responsiveas possible to requests from KATUSA

Soldiers.

KATUSA Soldiers wanted more

tasty and sticky rice like they have at

home, Graham said, so we

purchased 13 rice-cookers like ones

used in a Korean home.

In addition to home-style stickyrice, a wide selection of other Korean

food including various Korean main

dishes, different types of kimchi,

seaweed soup and local Korean fruits

have been added so KATUSAs and

other Korean Soldiers have a range ofchoices.

Graham said he is also continuing

to make improvements for U.S.

servicemembers and is always ready

to listen to their ideas.

We offer basic food group dishes

that include fruits, grains, starches,proteins, salads and different

toppings, Graham said. The goal is

to serve healthy meals with the variety

of choices required by Army

regulations.

Customer service is another key

ingredient for Area II dining facilities.

Soldiers expect to be received likecustomers in any other restaurant

with dignity and a smile, said Cho

Heung-chae, Three Kingdoms Inn

manager. That why we are training

dining facility employees to be friendly

and make sure they treat Soldiers like

they would be treated themselves.

Graham said he hopes Soldiers willreturn the courtesy.

Managers and cooks also enjoy

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YYYYYongsan snow causes red roadongsan snow causes red roadongsan snow causes red roadongsan snow causes red roadongsan snow causes red road conditionsconditionsconditionsconditionsconditions

YONGSAN GARRISON Even before snow

started falling last week, some Area II personnel had

put themselves on a weather alert.

If there is even a slight chance that weather may

cause traffic disruptions or safety concerns in Area

II, we stay alert and are prepared to implement ourwinter Destructive Weather Plan, said Jerry Casey,who heads the Area II Directorate of Plans, Training,

Mobilization and Security, also known as DPTMS.

Casey and other DPTMS personnel carefully

monitor weather reports furnished by the 607th

Weather Squadron and the Area II Security Officer,

Capt. Michael Norman.

When weather gets bad enough, they initiate theArea II Destructive Weather Plan, which outlines

procedures for any adverse weather condition.

Around 4 a.m. Feb. 7 when snowy conditions got

slippery enough for concern, Casey immediately began

collaborating with public works and logistics directors,

the Area II Provost Marshal Office, Camp Market and

K-16 Air Base installation managers and Area IICommander Col. Ron Stephens, and at 5 p.m. declared

amber road conditions throughout the Area II.

Snow removal teams were activated, which

required DPW employees to make their way to work

early to man snow plows and other equipment.

The Joint Police Information Center, whichprovides a road condition hot line and Web page,

was notified of the change from green to amber

By Steve Davis

Area II Public Affairs

Area II schools close for snow day

road conditions. Because only the minimum number

of vehicles for necessary operations is approved to

be on the road when road conditions are declared

amber, DPTMS contacted the Directorate ofLogistics to halt morning school buses and post

shuttle buses.

About the same time the Area II commander

consulted with Acting School Superintendent Peter

Grenier about delaying or closing schools, the Area IIPublic Affairs Office asked the American Forces

Network-Korea to make radio and televisionannouncements, and also updated road condition slides

on the Commanders Access Channel (Channel 3) and

the Area II Web site.

As conditions deteriorated around 6:45 a.m. to red,

a decision was made to close Yongsan schools for

the day.

Some Area II employees had made their way towork by 8 a.m. before 8th U.S. Army officials

advised Soldiers and civilian employees to delay

coming to work unti l 11 a.m. The Child

Development Center, Army Community Services

and other essential Area II operations were at least

minimally staffed.

In the meantime, Directorate of Public Workscrews were already plowing snow.

Snow removal is an inherently dangerousoperation due to heavy equipment operating under

adverse conditions, said Lt. Col. Paul Legere, Area

II director of public works.

The risk is increased tremendously given the

large number of privately owned vehicles that areparked or driving around post, he said.

Dangerous hilly areas are cleared first, followed

by main roads and side streets.

Snow removal is an enormous task, Legere

said. We have to clear more than 150,000 square

yards of roads and parking areas.

Korean Service Corps workers also helped outby shoveling some parking areas and sidewalks.

Area II organizations and tenant units removed

snow from their respective areas.Shortly after noon, the snow stopped and roads

were clear enough to downgrade conditions to

amber. There was still work to do, however.

We continue to closely monitor weather reportsand road conditions, said Casey. We continue to

communicate with the Area II staff, tenant unit

STEVE DAVIS

An Area II Directorate of Public Works snow removal crewgoes into action Feb. 7 following several inches of snow atYongsan Garrison.

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10 The Morning Calm WeeklyArea IIhttp://ima.korea.army.mil/area2Feb. 17, 2006

By Pfc. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON More than a hundred

Soldiers, students and civilians gathered Feb. 8 at theMultipurpose Training Facility to see a Black History Month

commemoration ceremony.The 8th U.S. Army Troop Command Equal Opportunity Office

sponsored the event to celebrate the many contributions of African-

Americans who have shaped the character of their race.

We honor the determination and commitment of

generations of African-Americans pursuing the promises ofAmerica, said Sgt. 1st Class Myra Watson, Troop Command

EO Office.

The ceremony started by captivating the crowd with a song

by Sgt. 1st Class Vickie Evans, followed by a poem by 10th-

grader Barry A. Guthrie Jr., a presentation of notable African-

Americans by Cadet Girl Scout Troop #38, a mimeperformance from Life More Abundantly International Children

and Youth Ministry and a theatrical performance by Seoul

American High School students.

Many of the students that participated in the program todaywere selected based on our theme, Reaching out to Youth: A

Strategy for Excellence, Watson said.

She said the program encouraged students to carry out thelegacy of their African-American predecessors and not remain

indifferent.

There is a possibility that they can make history too,

Watson said. As students share their gifts, talents and

knowledge about African-American culture, we try to motivate

them to do as well as our predecessors.

Guest speaker Lt. Col Mark A. Johnson, 2nd InfantryDivision Equal Opportunity program manager, made a

presentation reflecting the rich heritage of African-Americans.

The legacy is defined by great hardships and great

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triumphs, Johnson said. It is a legacy of people who

understand what it is to have to fight for what they believe

in.

He said it was important to remember and to pay respect

to this legacy because it built the foundation for a people sostrong that no matter the odds, they will not be defeated.

Its all about diversity, Johnson said. Its people getting

together and working toward a common goal to make

America a better place.

PFC. LEE YANG-WON

Life More Abundantly International Children and Youth Ministry do amime performance Feb. 8 at the Multipurpose Training Faciltiy.

Heart health gets emphasis in FebruaryBy Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Heart

disease kills more Americans than any

other medical condition. The National

Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says thats

true for both men and women, although

few know proper habits for keeping heartshealthy.

February is American Heart Month.

Area II Health Promotion Supervisor Suh

Ok-hee has taken it upon herself to make

sure everyone gets the message.

I want people to recognize that heart

disease is the number one problem inAmerica, and also there is a lot people can

do to help themselves, she said. Were

trying to make people aware of the risk

factors.

The Area II Health Promotion Office

will offer free screenings at the Main

Exchange every Thursday in February tohelp people identify where they are at risk.

Screenings involve a blood pressure check

and body mass index test.

Officials will offer cholesterol

measuring blood tests, sickle-cell tests and

free flu shots at the South Post Chapel

11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Wednesday.

One danger plagues servicemembersmore than any other.

Smoking is one of the greatest risk

factors for heart disease, Suh said.

Military members tend to smoke more

than other groups, and its beginning to

affect their heart health.

Although prevention is the key toreducing heart disease, Suh said anybody

who experiences signs of heart attackshould immediately dial 911. Signs include

uncomfortable pressure, heaviness or pain

in the center of the chest that lasts more

than a few minutes or goes away and

comes back; pain spreading to the

shoulders, neck or arms; and chestdiscomfort with lightheadedness,

sweating or shortness of breath.

Genes have something to do with it,

Suh said. There are some people who

have high blood pressure no matter what

they eat.

Aerobic exercise is the best for your

heart, but any kind of exercise will havesome benefit. People who have not been

active for a while should start gradually

and work up.

Health officials also caution against

eating too much animal fat or fried foods,

but said most of the food in military diningfacilities is designed to be heart smart.

Military dining facilites have bananas,

which give the potassium a body needs

to start the day right, and oatmeal, which

is a complex carbohydrate and very good

for your heart, and they use 1-percent

milk instead of 2 percent or whole, saidStaff Sgt. Paul Bailey, 121st General

Hospital Nutrition and Care Division.Once you already have an unhealthy

heart, its very difficult to bring you back

from it, Suh said. But there are a lot of

things people can do to help themselves,

and thats what were trying to bringattention to this month.

Area II donates toAmerasian charity

By Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

See AmerasianAmerasianAmerasianAmerasianAmerasian, Page 12

YONGSAN GARRISON

South Post Chapel congregations

donated about $9,200 to Pearl S.

Buck International, thanks to a

special offering taken up last

summer by Area II chaplains.

Pearl S. Buck is a charity

organization set up specifically to

help Amerasian children born out

of wedlock and abandoned byAmerican fathers, as well as other

needy children.

This is where a father has left

the scene, leaving the mother to

care for herself and her children,

said Area II Staff Chaplain (Lt.

Col.) James King. They usually

have a hard time finding work, and

theyre usually rejected from

Korean society through no fault of

their own.

Famous examples of

Amerasian children include the

most valuable player in this years

Super Bowl, Pittsburg SteelerHines Ward.

Another famous example is In

Soon-ee, a very popular singer we

refer to in conversation as Koreas

Tina Turner, King said. She is

one woman who has overcome the

E-mail [email protected]


Black History Month!Saturday: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. willhost an annual Black History MonthCelebration 7 p.m. Saturday at the DragonHill Lodge. Guest speaker will be Col.George K. Washington, commander ofthe 20th Area Support Group. The eventwill include a dinner program and dance.Cost of $25 will support a collegescholarship fund for deserving highschool students. Donation for the danceonly event is $7. For information, call011-224-9986 or-011-9686-8656.!Wednesday: Area II Black HistoryMonth Program hosted by the 18thMedical Command, 11:30 - 1 p.m. atYongsan South Post Chapel. Guestspeaker is Area II Chaplain (Lt. Col) JamesP. King. The 8th U.S. Army Band JazzEnsemble, a men's choir, and a mime teamwill perform, followed by ethic foodsampling. For information, call 737-3110.!

Feb. 25: Black History Month five-kilometer "Walk, Jog or Run" at CollierField House. Register between 8:30-9:30a.m. Race starts at 10 a.m. For information,call 736-7746.

Protective Mask TrainingTwo-hour protective mask training willbe held for all family members 9-11 a.m.or 1-3 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28. For details, call738-3658 or 4544.

Writer WantedThe Area II Public Affairs Office has anopening for a volunteer writer to coverlocal news and features during the week.Though journalism experience is preferred,writing and photography training is

available. For information, call 738-7354.

Dr. Seuss Guest ReadersThe Seoul American Elementary Schoolneeds volunteer guest readers to helpcelebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Readfor one-half hour between 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Books and striped hats will be provided.For information, call Vicki Vitallo at 736-4613.

Baby-sitters Available

Need a baby-sitter? Child and YouthServices can provide a baby-sitter referrallist. All baby-sitters are certified. On- oroff-post care is available. For information,call 738-5556.

Case Worker Needed

The American Red Cross Yongsan officeis looking for a part-time, after-hours caseworker. Interested U.S. citizens mayapply for this paid position. Forinformation, call 738-3670.

On the WebFor more News & Notes, visit the Area IIWeb site at http://ima.korea.army.mil andclick on the News & Notes button.

Commanders HotlineArea II community members who havequestions or comments for the Area IIcommander can voice them by [email protected] or bycalling 738-3484.

News & Notes DeadlinesDeadline for submitting announcementsfor Area II News & Notes is noon Fridayone week prior to publication.Announcements must include what,when, where and a point of contact phonenumber. E-mail requests [email protected] or phone 738-7354 for information.


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11The Morning Calm Weekly Area II Feb. 17, 2006http://ima.korea.army.mil/area2Army Nurse Corps celebrates 105th birthdayMedical professionals come together to honor history and embrace future

YONGSAN GARRISON TheArmy Nurse Corps birthday drew

more than 100 guests to its 105th

anniversary celebration Feb. 4 at the

Dragon Hill Lodge.

Since 1775, both men and women

have served as Army nurses, but

were never formally recognized aspart of the Army Medical Department

until the early 20th century.

An act of Congress established the

Army Nurse Corps Feb. 2, 1901.

It is truly a privilege to be

with you this evening to celebratethe 105-year history of the Army

Nurse Corps, said Col . KarenGausman, deputy commander for

n u r s i n g a t t h e 1 2 1 s t G e n e ra l

Hospital. We are greatly blessed

to have this special time to get

together.Gausman said she hoped people take time to

laugh and continue to build a friendship among

Army nurses.

The contributions of female contract nurses

during the American-Spanish War in 1898

stimulated the need for a permanent nurse corps.

The Army Nurse Corps does indeed have arich and proud history, said guest speaker Col.

Gemryl Samuels, chief of nurse administration

at the 121st General Hospital. We are proud to

By Sgt. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs

be recognized as the oldest of the U. S. Military

Nursing Corps.

Samuels sa id the co rps was the f i r s t

womens component of the United StatesArmed Forces.

The events theme, celebrating our history,

embracing our future, came across in the

fo rm o f 10 po r t ra i t s o f pas t Nurse Corps

leaders, as well as a slide presentation and

fashion show. E-mail [email protected]

Army nurses in a wide variety of old uniforms proudly demonstrate the long history of the Army NurseCorps Feb. 4 at the Dragon Hill Lodge.

SGT. SEO KI-CHUL

In the fashion show, more than

20 nu rses in d i f fe ren t un i fo rm

s t y l e s d e m o n s t r a t e d h o w t h e

Nurse Corps has evolved from past

to present.

Event coordinator Capt. BrendaFore said this kind of activity is a

great chance for nurses to learn more

about the Army Nurse Corps.

The annual birthday celebration

gives Army nurses the opportunity to

stop and reflect on the past with all

of its hardships and struggles, Foresaid.

Fore said in that same reflec tion,

each person can mold plans for future

accomplishments.

Accomplishments, not onlyforoneself, but for the future of other

army nurses, she said.Most participants were pleased

with the event.

The event raised awareness of the

rich history involved in the evolution of the Army

Nurse Corps, said Capt. Dolores Toney, 121st

General Hospital Intensive Care Unit nurse.Toney said participants could get a chance to

celebrate the s ignificant contribut ions and

challenges nurses have always been involved in.

As we embrace the t ransformation, we

remain ready, caring and proud, Toney said.


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hearing compliments for services Soldiers

enjoy, Graham said. Cooks have one of

the toughest jobs in the Army. They get

up early and work late every day. A sincerecompliment means a lot to each of them.

Beginning in January, the Area II food

service staff and Soldiers began attendinga monthly advisory council meeting to find

out what the customers needs are and

how dining facilities can be improved.

Cho said any complaints should be

directly reported to the dining facility

manager or entered into the Interactive

Customer Evaluation system.We can improve food service only if

customers let us know what they want,

Cho said. I guarantee we will use their

suggestions to improve the diningexperience.

Anyone with suggestions for a dining

facility may talk to the dining facility

manager or call the hotline at 738-7210.

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through her music and performances.

Area II Commander Col. Ron

Stephens formally passed the check to

Pearl S. Buck Korea Director Yi Kyung-

kyune during a ceremony here Feb. 8.Yi said he was humbled and very

appreciative of this money.

Without this money, we could not

send [these] children to school, Yi

said. Now thanks to this wonderful

organization, not so many have to drop

out. We would not be able to do all wewould like without the generosity of

Area II.

King said chapels were currently

mapping out the locations of Amerasian

children throughout Korea to afford

them even more direct support.Theres one girl who is now playing

basketball on a college-level team, and

members of our congregations

sometimes show up just to cheer her

on, King said.

This is not the first time Area II

chapels have donated to Pearl S. Buck.

Chaplains raised more than $8,900 forAmerasians abandoned by military

fathers in August 2005.

King said designated offerings are

common events in Area II.

When we take up an offering for a

special cause, 100 percent of the money

goes to that cause, without anyadministrative costs or overhead, he

said. We have very generous

congregations. In the past weve raised

money for tsunami relief, hurricane relief,

orphanages here in Korea and many other

smaller causes.



commanders and installation managers

until conditions return to green.

Thirty-six hours later the Provost

Marshal Office and the Directorate ofPublic Works determined Area II roads

were safe. They notified Casey, who

advised the Area II commander to

Workers from the 9th Korean Service Corps Company shovel snow Feb. 7 at a Yongsan Garrisonparking area.

STEVE DAVIS

change road conditions to green.

Stephens concurred, and the

community was informed through

public affairs and the Joint Police

Information Center channels.

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In the global world we live in, it is not

uncommon that Americans marry while overseas.

The U.S. Embassys American Citizen Services Unitcan assist Americans living in Korea who wish to

marry; whether it be to another American, a Korean

citizen, or someone from a third country.

Although the basic principles are the same, each

type of marriage has its unique requirements.

The most important thing to remember is that

you and your fianc(e) must meet the documentaryrequirements of the Korean government.

Americans are required to:

! Show proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth

certificate, naturalization certificate or U.S.

passport.

! Show proof of identity such as a drivers

license, military ID or U.S. passport.

! Provide a completed Affidavit of Eligibility for

Marriage. You must also bring official copies of anyprevious divorce decrees.

! Provide three completed copies of the Report

and Certificate of Marriage.

Korean fianc(e)s are required to:

! Provide three Korean and one English version of

their Family Census Register (Hojuk Dungbon)

issued within three months of the proposed date of

marriage.

! Present a valid Korean identification card (JuminDeungnok Jeung).

! Show proof of termination of any priormarriage(s).

! Obtain written permission to marry from both

parents, if under the age of 20.

By Julianna KimU.S. Embassy, Seoul

Invitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KorInvitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KorInvitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KorInvitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KorInvitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KoreaeaeaeaeaFianc(e)s from other countries must contact

their respective embassies to determine the required

documentation to get married in Korea.Once you and your fianc(e) have obtained all

necessary documents and completed all the forms:! Both of you will appear at the U.S. Embassy

together with the supporting documents mentioned

previously. A consular officer will notarize the

Affidavit of Eligibility for Marriage. Active-duty

military may go to their legal office to notarize theAffidavit of Eligibility for Marriage. If you choose

to take care of the affidavit at the legal office, you

may go straight to the ward office.

! Both of you must take your supporting

documents to a local ward office (gu cheong) for

approval. The closest ward office to the U.S.

Embassy is the Jong-no Ward Office. The Korean

officials will keep one copy of the Report andCertificate of Marriage for their permanent records.

After processing at the ward office, you are legally

married.! You must return to the embassy with the

remaining two copies of the Report and Certificate

of Marriage for authentication, so that your

marriage certificate is valid in the United States.The entire process from start to end should take

between one to two hours. The embassys $90 fee

for marriage processing is waived for active-duty

military. The ward office fee is 10,000 won and

5,000 won for each additional certified copy.

Information is available atwww.asktheconsul.org.

If you and your spouse-to-be decide to marry in the United States, the paperwork required may change.Contact the U.S. Embassy in Seoul for a list of these changes, and contact officials in the state in which

you plan to marry for specific requirements

Your fianc/fiance will also need a visa. Visas enable foreigners to enter the United States for differentpurposes. So, visitor visas go only to would-be tourists, student visas go to hopeful students and fianc/

fiance visas are necessary for persons intending to marry and reside in the United States.

All U.S. visas are identified by letters and numbers, fianc/fiance visas are designated K-1 and the visa

for the fianc/fiances foreign minor child is K-2. A K-1 visa allows your fianc or f iance to travel to the

United States, marry you, and then adjust status in the U.S. to become a legal permanent resident.

A K-1 visa must be used within six months of its issue date and is good for only one entry into the U.S. Once

your intended spouse enters the United States, the wedding must take place within three months. If you decidenot to marry, then your fianc/fiance must depart the United States within that three-month period.

If you decide not to marry prior to the K-1 visa being issued, please notify us in writing that you wish

to withdraw the petition. Our mailing address is U.S. Embassy Seoul/CONS/IV, 32 Sejong-ro, Jongro-ku,Seoul 110-710 or Unit 15550 APO AP 96205-5550.

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Ad g oes h er e

By Chaplain (Capt.) Antonio A. Amano6-37th Field Artillery

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FFFFFeelings of loneliness can lead to negative actionseelings of loneliness can lead to negative actionseelings of loneliness can lead to negative actionseelings of loneliness can lead to negative actionseelings of loneliness can lead to negative actions

An agent always acts towards a good, as my

college professor in Philosophy used to say.

The word agent here refers to a person who is adoer of an action. Indeed, every acting or thinking

person, for that matter, will act on something that

appears good and pleasurable to him or her. In other

words, no person in his or her right mind would act

on something that is bad. However, people do commit

mistakes and fail to do good because they perceive

something as good an apparent good when it isactually bad.

The realization obviously comes after the action.

Hence, Peter sees X. He starts to move towards X

because he sees X as pleasing and good to him. When

he arrives at X, he realizes that X was not really good.

I believe Jesus was forgiving to people who

committed mistakes, especially those people whowanted to learn from their mistakes, because he knew

that it was often due to a wrong perception of things

on the part of the people. Even when the soldiers were

nailing him to the cross while the crowd was verbally

abusing him, Jesus had a time to pray to his Father in

heaven for them: Father, forgive them for they do notknow what they are doing.

Nobody wants to do something bad. And nobody

wants to be bad. But we sometimes fail people or hurt

them because of bad decisions and poor choices.

Nobody wants to be alcoholic and nobody wants to be

addicted to gambling. Nobody wants to be a loser.Nobody wants to be a failure.

How come then are there people addicted to alcohol

and to gambling, losers and failures among us? There

is no easy answer. But many sociologists,

psychologists and counselors believe that it is mostly

due to loneliness.

People resort to alcohol and gambling because theyare lonely. We become lonely when we dont have

people we can count as friends. We become lonely

when there is a lack of recognition from our peers.

We become lonely when we isolate ourselves from

others and when we dont reach out.

In the Book of Genesis, Adam became lonely when

he realized that nobody was like him. He was alone inthe midst of animals and he could not relate with any

of them. God realized that Adam was lonely. He said,It is not good for him to be lonely. And so, he

created Eve to be Adams partner, to be his friend.

Adam was overjoyed to see somebody like him. He

was happy to have somebody as his friend.

Loneliness is a terrifying feeling. If you feel lonely

and isolated, you could be in a danger zone. You and I

do not have to be lonely.If you find yourself lonely or experiencing the

effects of loneliness seek out help. Seek out a friend,

your chaplain or a counselor to give you help in

discovering what you can do to climb out of the

depths and feel useful, become a part of the

community and move forward with purpose.

A r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e s

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

Noon Camp Casey StoneChapel

1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel

Eucharistic EpiscopalSunday 5:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel

Latter Day Saints

Sunday 1 p.m. Crusader Chapel

ProtestantSunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Castle Chapel

10 a.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel11 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM

Chapel, Camp HoveyChapel Theater, StanleyChapel, Camp CaseyCrusader Chapel

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

Protestant Contemporary

Sunday 6 p.m. Camp Stanley (Reggies)Protestant Gospel

Sunday 11 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel

Korean ServicesSunday 9 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM Chapel

7 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel,CRC Warrior Chapel

1st Sunday 1 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel2nd/3rd Sun. 2 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel


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Brig. Gen. Steven M. Anderson, deputy commanding general, U.S. Forces Korea (Advanced Element) tells Soldiers at Pyeongtaek University forHead Start Jan. 25, that he hopes the program jointly sponsored by the university, 8th Army and Area III, will open the door to Korea for them sothat they will have something more than a better wardrobe when they leave the Land of the Morning Calm.

Staff Sgt. Krashawn Fogle, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade (left) and Spc. Darci Thompson,520th Maintenance Company (right) enjoyed the shopping expedition to E-Mart. They had lots ofquestions about merchandise and costs for Pyeongtaek University volunteer guide Lee Hee-eun(center).

At Left: Lee Hee-eun, a social welfare student at PyeongtaekUniversity, along with Computer Science major Cho Young-jin (not pictured) act as volunteer guides for Head StartSoldiers during the Friday trips to E-Mart and Port ofPyeongtaek.

At Right: Kate Chang (facing display), Pyeongtaek Portguide, explains an exhibit maping the harbor and the SouthKorean coast at the port museum. Chang lead the 36 HeadStart Soldiers through the museum, and then accompaniedthem to the ports tour boat, the Seaworld, on a floatingtour of the harbor and its facilities.

New program gives Area III Soldiers Korea Head Start

Two of the Head Start Soldiers pick up an order at the E-Mart McDonalds during their Fridayshopping trip. Most of the 36 Soldiers on Fridays visit to the store jumped on the opportunity toenjoy a Big Mac and fries for lunch.

PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

CAMP HUMPHREYS Soldiers

assigned to Area III are getting a

head start adjusting to life inKorea thanks to a new three-day

program developed by Pyeongtaek

University and 8th U.S. Army, and

designed to give Soldiers a broad

overview of Korea.

I hope you Soldiers here today

will take advantage of this programand let it open the door to Korea for

you, said Brig. Gen. Steven M.Anderson, deputy commanding

general, United States Forces Korea

(Advance Element), during the

opening session of the Jan. 25

class.Ive found the Korean people to

be thoughtful, friendly and generous

during my time here, and expect you

will too, he added. Enjoy Korea.

It will be something you can tell

your grandchildren about.Days one and two focus on

Korean history, politics, language

and culture.

Its not enough to make any ofus anything like proficient in any

part of what theyre teaching us,

said Pvt. John Accinelli, 35th AirDefense Artillery. Ive been in

Korea about 10 days and now I atleast know how to say please and

thank you.

Accine l l i s a id th i s p rog ram

convinced him to take some

language classes while hes in

Korea.

Im glad I had the opportunityto come to Head Start, he added.

Practical application of new skills

is tested on the last day when its

off to E-Mart, the Korean equivalent

of Wal-Mart.

We present the Soldiers with asmall sum of money and encourage

them to buy

small presents

for the school to g ive to localorphans, said Lee Sang-hyuk,

director of Pyeongtaek University

International Education Center. We

wan t the So ld ie rs to have the

experience of working in our

economy while there are guides to

advise them.Most Soldiers added their own

money and several went together to

buy slightly more expensive gifts

for the children.

This (E-Mart) is a pretty neat

place, said Spc. Brandon Olausen,520th Maintenance Company. Its

bright and modern and theres lots

of variety and lots thats familiar

but theres lots thats not familiar too.

Olausen observed tha t the

familiar image of McDonalds has a

Korean menu and prices in Won.

The las t s top i s Pyeong taek

Harbor, a strategic economic center

fo r Korean expor t s , fo r a tou rincluding displays and a 45-minute

boat tour.

Head Start is offered several times

each month and is mandatory for

Soldiers. Civilians and family members

are encouraged to attend and can find

out about participating by calling723-4304.

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs


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Pools Black Widow

Comes to Korea

Jeanette Lee, aka The Black Widow,

one of the most recognizable pool

players in the world, will be touring

installations throughout Korea courtesy

of: Armed Forces Entertainment, Army

Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and

Navy MWR.

Lee will be giving a show/

demonstration, playing some audience

members and signing autographs at

each of her appearances. Area pool

leagues will be present for those

interested in advancing their skills forfuture competition.

Schedule for Korea is as follows:

7 p.m. Friday, Camp Caseys Gateway

Club; 7 p.m. Saturday, Yongsan, Navy

Club; Sunday, Chinhae Navy Base,

Duffys Club (time to be determined).

Reunion in Korea

Deadline

The deadline for sign up to Reunion in

Koreas April 17-20 tour is Feb. 25.

Flights, hotels and tours are all included

in the program. For information, visit

www.uso.org/korea.

Bataan Memorial DeathMarch Qualifier

The MWR 2006 8th U.S. Army

BATAAN Memorial Death March

Qualifier Challenge will be held Saturday

at Camp Caseys Hanson Field House.

The 13.1-mile road march is open to

active-duty military personnel assigned

to 8th Army installations across Korea.

It will serve as a qualifying event for

the 8th Army military teams that will

participate at the Bataan Memorial

marathon Road March at White Sands,

N.M., in March.

Registration is from 6-8:15 a.m. A course

briefing begins at 8:30 a.m.and the

march begins at 8:45. For information,

call 732-6276 or 730-2322.

World Series of Poker

MWR is presenting Round 2 of their

World Series of Poker at Warriors Club,

Camp Casey. The elimination round will

begin Saturday and the championship

game will be held Sunday. Each days

competition begins at 11 a.m. Cash and

prizes will be awarded. To sign up, visit

www.caseymwr.com or call 730-4135.

Diamond Rio

Academy of Country Music -award

winning band Diamond Rio will perform

live at Camp Caseys Carey Fitness

Center, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday.The event is free and open to the public.

TMCW Submissions

To have an event featured in The

Morning Calm Weekly, e-mail

information on the activity to

[email protected].

NEW YORK CITY Operation Love

Our Troops, billed as a Guinness Book

of World Records attempt to create the

largest digital Valentine for Americastroops, took center stage Feb. 7 in Times

Square.The campaign has already received

more than 10,000 messages from around

the world since it was launched Jan. 4.

Its a joint effort between Soldiers

Angels, a nonprofit military support group,

and Library of Life.org, a digital

scrapbooking Web site whose pagesinclude numerous tributes to fallen service

members.

Organizers said they hoped their

presence in Times Square would give a

significant boost to the number of

signatures by Feb. 14.This will be the largest digitalValentines card ever sent to the troops,

said Amanda Hale, vice president of

communications for Library of Life.org.

They already have over 13,000 signatures

Army News Service

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SEOUL Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Sailors

enjoyed Super Bowl Monday Jan. 6 at the Yongsan

Garrison Navy Club and also saw the St. Louis Ramscheerleading squad cheer between each quarter.

Morale Welfare and Recreation sponsored the SuperBowl XL party and the cheerleaders, who also signed

autographs and presented CNFK Rear Adm. James P.

Wisecup with a plaque during halftime.

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