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8th Army Troop Command sets sights on training

By 1st Lt. Jill Wagoner
8th U.S. Army Troop Command
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Soldiers and officers from 8th U.S. Army
Troop Command - Korea recently
conducted training focusing on
preparing for the first-ever battalion live
fire exercise that will take place in
upcoming months.
This training is meant to incorporate
the Army’s new Warrior Tasks, 40-11.
The officers held their training in
November at Ingman Range in Area I.
Since the battalion’s existence, there has
never been an attempt to conduct
training on such a large scale.
“This training better helps to prepare
Soldiers, who will inevitably be deployed
to a war zone while in the military. It
ensures our unit is ready to fight
tonight,” said Lt. Col David Ward,
USATC-K commander.
Serving in an Army that has been at
war for the last six years, Ward wanted
to go beyond the normal scope of the
battalion’s previous reputation by
armor, elbow and knee pads, LBV, eye
protection, gloves, and Kevlar with their
M16.
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company 1st Sgt. Scott Hoover used
his previous experience as an Army
Ranger to teach young Soldiers the
importance of receiving this training
because these drills teach.
“Individual weapons safety
management is a fundamental step to a
successful maneuver live fire range,”
said Hoover. Hoover also explained the
necessity of having a good, strong
stance and why Soldiers need to keep
1ST LT. JILL WAGONER
Officers from the 8th U.S. Army Troop Command – Korea fired weapons at Ingman Range during their shoulders down while they go
Team Live Fire training in preparation for the unit’s upcoming live fire exercise. It will be the first through the reflexive fire drills.“This is
time the unit conducts this type of training on such a large scale. good training. I feel more confident in
myself and in my leaders for having gone
implementing this important training Band and key staff sections that support through this training,” said Sgt. Keith
event. the 8th U.S. Army Commander. Marshall, USATC-K S-2. In February,
USATC-K is a very unique With close to 2,000 personnel the skills learned at the weekly training
organization, structured with two assigned to USATC-K, this unit is sessions will be tested by the senior
infantry companies, an explosive historically known as a support noncommissioned officers in the unit to
ordnance response company, a military battalion. This type of training takes the ensure all Soldiers are “fit to fight
police detachment, a terrain detachment, unit members out of their usual comfort tonight.”
a chemical detachment, the 8th Army zones as they gear up in their body jill.m.seksinsky@korea.army.mil

Video E-mail Launches for Rain, sleet or snow

Deployed Soldiers, Families
By Margaret McBride
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON– Soldiers and families can now communicate by video e-
mail through the Army Knowledge Online intranet portal. On the first day, more
than 3,500 video e-mails were transmitted.
“Thank you, that’s all I can say,” Pvt. Brenden Teetsell of the 44th Signal
Battalion e-mailed on Dec. 6. “Thank you for allowing me to see my family.
Your technology helps boost not only my morale, but thousands of soldiers a
day.”
AKO video messaging allows all deployed active-duty, National Guard and
Army Reserve soldiers to create video messages on a computer with a Web
cam. The message is then stored on a server and sent to the recipient via a link.
Upon opening an e-mail, the user clicks on the link to get streaming video and
sound. The video-streaming software allows a soldier to hear and view video e-
mail even in limited bandwidth environments, but the link can be accessed any
time from anywhere.
MASTER SGT. SUE HARPER
Instructions are on a link on their AKO home page. Soldiers must follow the Command Sgt. Maj. Barry C. Wheeler, USFK, CFC and 8th Army Command Sergeant Major
same Defense Department security measures used for standard e-mail and are and 8th Army Commander, Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt look in the mail bin as they sorted mail
not allowed to use Web cams in secure areas. Monday morning at the Yongsan Post Office. Every year the 8th Army Commander and
Families with an AKO account can send video e-mails from home with a Command Sergeant Major along with members of the 8th Army staff help pitch mail during
the Holiday Peak season. Friday is the last day to mail in time for Christmas.
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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 I

Traffic Accident with Injuries,
Damage to Government Property,
Following too Close, Failure to Maintain
Lane, Obligation for Safe Driving,
Subject 1, operating a GOV, merged into
the on coming traffic to avoid an
unknown vehicle which stopped
abruptly and struck Victim 1’s POV.
Damages to Subject 1’s vehicle
consisted of dents and scratches to the
left front bumper. Damages to Victim
1’s vehicle consisted of dents and
scratches to the left side. Subject 1 was
charged by KNP under KRTL, ART 48
(Obligation for Safe Driving). Subject
1 was released into MP custody on a CJ
Form 2. Subject 1 rendered a written
statement admitting to the offense and
was released to his own recognizance.
Victim #1 reported injuries consisting of
pain to the head, shoulder and waist but
declined medical attention. Subject 1
and Victim 1 reported utilization of their
seatbelts. ECOD is unknown. This is a
final report.
Area II

Driving Under the Influence of
any Intoxicant, Subject 1, operating a
POV, was stopped at a KNP checkpoint
when KNP detected an odor of alcoholic
beverage emitting from Subject 1’s
person. Subject 1 was administered a
PBT by KNP with a result of 0.058%
BAC.
Subject 1 was detained and
transported to the Yongsan Main KNP
Station where he was charged under
KRTL, ART 44-1 (Driving Under the
Influence of Alcohol). Subject 1
declined to be released into MP custody.
Investigation continues by KNP.

Shoplifting, Subject 1, removed
two packs of trading cards, concealed
them on Subject 1’s person and
attempted to leave the Yongsan Main PX
without rendering proper payment.
Subject 1 was detained by Witness 1 and
escorted to the Loss Prevention Office
where Subject 1 surrendered the cards.
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B Off-Post Housing Allowance
E Utilities Survey continues
L The Annual Overseas Housing Allowance expenses for the last twelve months.
Utility Survey for Korea began Nov. 10. We A monthly AVERAGE for each
L will continue this Survey through Jan. 12,
2007.
expense will be required.
Respondents whose utilities are
Annually, the Department of Defense Per included in their rent are not required
Diem Travel and Transportation Allowance to know the actual amount of
Committee conducts the survey to collect monthly utility bills being paid by
utility and recurring maintenance expense their landlord; however, they still
S data from servicemembers who receive
OHA. PDTATAC uses this data to compute
must complete the survey.
Your participation and efforts will
OHA Utiliy and Recurring Maintenance ensure that this allowance accurately
E Allowances for servicemembers worldwide.
OHA is a valuable entitlement for Gen. B.B. Bell
reflects today’s overseas living
environment here in Korea. We will
U.S. Forces Korea
N servicemembers stationed overseas. The
time and effort spent answering the
questions enables the Department of
commander
continue to conduct surveys
required by regulation and to
implement OHA adjustments when
D Defense to set equitable OHA utility rates. Therefore, needed. Leaders must continue to emphasize the
I encourage leaders at all levels to ensure maximum importance of these surveys throughout their
participation in the survey. organizations. Supporting this survey is the only was
S All servicemembers in Korea who reside off-post to ensure that our servicemembers continue to get
and receive OHA should take the survey at https:// the OHA they need and deserve.
w w w . p e r d i e m . o s d . m i l / o h a / S U RV E Y / We go together!
NOVOHA.HTML or via the 175th FMC Website at
http://175fincom.korea.army.mil/. It may be taken at
# work or at home.
06-07 To complete the survey, respondents should review GEN B.B. Bell
actual bills or records of their utility and maintenance Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
Subject 1 was transported to the crushed front right fender and dents, a GOV, with Witness 1 as a passenger,
Yongsan PMO where Subject 1 was scratches and paint transfer to the right struck Victim 1’s POV, with Victim 2 as
advised of Subject 1’s legal rights in the side. Damages to Victim 2’s vehicle a passenger due to person(s) unknown
presence of Subject 1’s sponsor, which consisted of a crushed right rear portion coming to an abrupt stop. Victim 2 was
Subject 1 waived, rendering a written causing the vehicle to be inoperable. transported to the Bakae Hospital where
statement admitting to the offense. Damages to Victim 3’s vehicle consisted she was treated and released for injuries
Subject 1 was further processed and of dents, scratches and paint transfer consisting of minor back pain.
released to Subject 1’s sponsor. This is to the rear portion. Area 6
a final report. Further investigation revealed that
Underage Drinking, Subject 1
Area 3 Subject 1 was operating his vehicle .was discovered by SF unconscious in

Traffic Accident with Injuries, under the influence of alcohol. Subject America Town. Subject 1 was
Damage to Private Property , Driving 1 was charged by KNP under KRTL, transported by town patrol to Osan
Under the Influence of any Intoxicant, ART 44-1 (Driving Under the Influence medical clinic where he was treated and
Inattentive Driving, Subject 1, operating of Alcohol) and released into MP released for the effects from the alcohol
a POV, while making lane change, failed custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject 1 he consumed.
to observe and struck Victim 1’s POV. rendered a written statement admitting While Subject 1 was treated it was
Subject 1 then struck Victim 2’s POV to the offenses. ECOD is unknown. discovered that he was under the legal
causing Victim 2 to go forward and Investigation continues by TAI. age to consume alcohol. At 7:30 p.m.
strike Victim 3’s POV. Area 5 Dec. 3, Subject 1 was advised of his
Damages to Subject 1’s vehicle
Traffic Accident with Injuries, legal rights, which he waived, rendering
consisted of totaling damage. Damages Failure to Give Immediate Notice of a a written sworn statement attesting to
to Victim 1’s vehicle consisted of a Traffic Accident, Subject 1, operating the incident.
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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
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instructions to return the recalled sets
and receive a voucher for a replacement
toy of customer’s choice up to the value
of the returned product.
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Americans, Koreans ski toward friendship
By Sgt. Sadie Bleistein
8th Army Public Affairs
YONG PYONG — Sixty U.S. Forces
Korea servicemembers spent the Dec. 8-
9 skiing and snowboarding on the same
slopes that will host the International Ski
Federation’s Alpine World Cup in less than
a month. The servicemembers did not win
medals, but they did bring home a better
understanding of Korean culture.
The skiers participated in the Korea-
America Good Neighbor Society’s 2006
Ski Tour and Year-End Party at Yong
Pyong Ski Resort in Gangwon Province.
The society hosted the outing to express
appreciation for Americans serving in
Korea.
The group provided the tour at no-cost
for outstanding servicemembers who were SGT. SADIE BLEISTEIN
hand-picked by their commands. The tour Joint Security Area Staff Sgt. Matthew Rogers rides the ski lift with Korean skiers at Yong Pyong
included free transportation, overnight Ski Resort Dec. 9 during a free Korean-American friendship tour.
accom-modations, meals, lift tickets and
ski equipment rental. The weekend ended throughout the night in the form of the Peninsula and helping to enhance
with a celebration dinner hosted by traditional Korean sleeping mats and the relationship between the Republic
KAGNS Chairman Kim Yun-pil at the Naija bean pillows. of Korea and USFK. The society strives
Ballroom at the Dragon Hill Lodge. The servicemembers stayed in a to educate and share Korea’s rich
The Americans tried a wide variety of condo-styled dwelling that included culture with the U.S. forces serving on
meals, including a traditional Korean meal two four-man rooms. Closets within the peninsula.
for their first meal on the slopes and a the condo contained two-inch thick When it was finally time to shake off
Western style breakfast buffet and a sleeping mats. As thin as this sounds the snow and take off the boots,
cafeteria style setting for their last meal at by western standards, the beds and servicemembers gathered in the resort’s
the resort. their accompanying bean pillows were cafeteria for their last meal where they
After enjoying some Korean bulgogi for very comfortable, group members mingled with Korean children. After
dinner, some Americans went night skiing, said. good-byes and “ahn-nyong-hee-kye-
while others relaxed in the warm indoor This tour was only one of the many seyos,” the servicemembers boarded
lounge where night skiers could be contributions made by KAGNS to the bus and headed back towards
observed through large bay windows. The honor USFK servicemembers for their Yongsan Garrison where they were
Korean cultural education continued contributions in maintaining peace on See Ski, Page 4
Ceremony welcomes 2ID’s new top enlisted advisor
By Pfc. Antuan Rofe
2nd infantry Division
The Warrior Division bid farewell to its top enlisted advisor
as it welcomed another during a patch ceremony at the Camp
Red Cloud gymnasium Dec. 5.
Second Infantry Division leaders and Soldiers said goodbye
to and recognized the contributions of Command Sgt. Maj.
Ronnie D. Curry before welcoming Command Sgt. Maj. Brian
M. Stall as the new division command sergeant major.
“Both of these senior leaders are true professionals who
have risen to the very top of their chosen profession. By
definition the division command sergeant major is the mentor
to our 10,000 assigned Soldiers,” said Maj. Gen. James A.
Coggin, 2ID Commanding General.
Curry thanked the numerous people that helped him on
his staff and singled out Coggin “for going out of his way to YU HU-SON
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian M. Stall, the new 2ID command sergeant
make him and his family feel welcome to the 2ID family
major, gives a speech during the patch ceremony at Camp Red Cloud
See Ceremony, Page 4 Gym Dec 5.
Regiment, 35 th ADA; and Warrant exhibited the ideals for which General
Soldiers receive 8th Officer Charles A. Fannin, Company MacArthur stood for – duty, honor and
Army Douglas F, 302nd Brigade Support Battalion, 1st country. This ward also promotes and
Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2 nd sustains effective junior officer
MacArthur Award Infantry Division; will go on to leadership in our Army. Selection is
represent 8th U.S. Army Korea at the based on the overall leadership
By Pfc. Brandon Moreno Department of the Army level performance of the officer during
8th Army Public Affairs competition Jan. 7, said Maj. Geno L. calendar year 2006,” Grabdienette said.
A 35th Air Defense Artillery captain and Grandinette, 8th U.S. Army MacArthur “I was really blessed with a great
a 2nd Infantry Division warrant officer Award Action Offier. company; there are great NCOs,
received the 8th Army Douglas MacArthur “The General Douglas MacArthue Soldiers and officers. They have
Award Dec. 8 at Yongsan. Leadership Award was established in certainly done a good job for me and
Captain Martin P. Plys Jr., Company F, 1986 to recognize company grade
1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery officers and warrant officers who See Award, Page 4
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personal computer and a Web cam.
They can also use Web cams in many of
the yellow-ribbon rooms on military
bases. Military bases in deployed
locations typically have Web cams
available at cyber cafes, officials said.
“Families no longer need to coordinate
times to ensure everyone is available to
see each other,” said Gary L. Winkler,
director for governance, acquisition and
knowledge in the Army Chief
Ski
able to change, shower and prepare
themselves for the evening’s dinner
party.
The dinner party menu featured items
such as lobster bisque and surf and turf.
Chairman Kim and USFK Commander
Gen. B.B. Bell gave welcoming remarks.
At the dinner, servicemembers vied
for door prizes during a raffle. Prizes
Ceremony
to make him and his family feel welcome
to the 2ID family while he was here.”
Curry assured Soldiers that the legacy
of great leadership will continue in the
division.
“I have no doubt that you’re ready for
any mission,” he said. You have
continued to train hard while the
division undergoes many changes
during the modularity process.”
Stall echoed the same sentiments as he
took the stand to make his first speech
as the new division command sergeant
major. He thanked everyone for open-
heartedly welcoming his family and
friends to 2ID and personally expressed
Award
put me in a situation where I was
recommended to compete for this and I
want to thank them,” Plys said.
“This award is about junior officer
leadership, which is the very fabric of
our Army. It is that transition where you
have learned as an officer because when
you were at ROTC at the academy or
NCOES (NCO Officers Education
System) you learned to follow first. You
are at that learning to lead phase and
are very respected by the chain of
command. We are very proud of you,”
said Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt, 8th U.S.
Army commander.
“It is truly an honor to receive this
award. It highlights the pinnacle of my
career. When I began, I was just a
private, today I am a warrant officer. It’s
all about leading from the front and
being out there with Soldier working
alongside them regardless of any
conditions,” Fannin said.
The Morning Calm Weekly
from Page 1
Information Office, who initiated the
project.
“This will help geographically separated
families stay closer during deployment,
and we also expect other benefits from
this capability as users become more
familiar and comfortable with it,” he said.
In the future, Army video e-mail
applications could also be used for
distance learning and training, recruiting
and telemedicine, officials said.
from Page 3
ranged from jewelry to traditional
Korean dolls.
Later, the group enjoyed cultural
entertainment. They watched a slide
show of pictures from the trip while
listening to the melody of ocarinas.
There was also traditional Korean singing
and a Korean banjo player.
from Page 3
his appreciation for being selected by
Coggin to serve here in Korea.
Of Stall, Coggin said, “He is a
professional and seasoned leader, and
his commitment to excellence will only
enhance the already proud honor and
distinction this great division is known
for.”
Stall said he will support and represent
every Soldier in the division. “I will
never forget where I came from and will
be an advocate for each and every one
of you regardless of your rank or
position,” he said.Stall joins the Warrior
Division with his wife of 17 years, Cheryl
and their 6-year-old son, Spencer.
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As the award ceremony commenced,
Valcourt gave some wise words of
advice in reference to junior officers’
transition from student to teacher.
“Your officers and Soldiers alike are all
very proud of you for making it here. I
am proud of you for your service and I
want to say ‘thank you’. You are all still
learning and growing,” Valcourt said.
Some of you are still in the receive mode,
but soon you’ll be in the donate mode.
The older you get, the more important it
becomes to be a donor. One day one of
your officers may receive this award and
I can guarantee you too will be just as
proud of your junior officers for
exemplifying themselves. I appreciate
your leadership during the holidays and
remember we need to take care of our
own.”
Although your Soldiers are not related
by blood, they are still a part of your
Army family,” Valcourt said.
First on-scene
Spc. Christy Chatham, HQ 2ID,
injects an IV in a casualty during
the 2nd Infantry Division’s Soldier
First Responder Course at Camp
Casey Nov. 17. During Warpath III,
15 non-medical Soldiers from
Special Troops Battalion, 2nd
Infantry Division, participated in this
two-day training consisting of
CPL. LEE YOON-JOO classes on the basic medical skills.
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Officer-in-Charge, Attaché, Jose Olivares of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service briefs Soldiers and their families in Area I on the subject of immigration services.
“I am here today because there is a large demand in Area I for CIS services,” Olivares said. “I came out here because the issue has come to the fore front at CIS as well
as with the individual Soldier in Area I.”

CIS meets Area I immigration demands

By Jim Cunningham “We take in about 45 I-130 forms every week,” help with the I-130 concerning the process. Because
Area I Public Affairs Olivares said. “Those petitions are just for spouses. I think that helps everybody all the way around.”
CAMP CASEY—Ever since Soldiers have been That does not include orphan petitions or petitions Getting a foreign born relative to the United States
marrying third country nationals in Area I there is an for brothers and sisters. It’s a heavy volume.” can cause a lot of stress on the petitioner.
ever-increasing need for immigration services. There is another petition going to CIS from Area “The individuals in the audience today, they are
More than the need for services is the need for I that rivals the heavy volume of I-130 petitions. not savvy to the regulations, but they know what
understanding exactly what, when and where the “There is a heavy volume of other petitions work they want in their lives,” Olivares said. “They want
Soldier should go to insure that his new found bride being done, such as the N-400 petition for non-citizen their wives and they want their children and our job
could immigrate back to the United States when he Soldiers,” Olivares said. “We are trying to do two to is to see how we can get this process together and
leaves Korea. four interviews per day on the citizenship side of the get it behind them so they can move on and do their
For these reasons, Army Community Services house.” job.”
invited Officer-in-Charge, Attaché, Jose Olivares of Some have the opinion that policy in Washington, There is a big need for CIS to be at Camp Casey,
the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service to brief D.C. needs to change to accommodate the high but there are few, who work at the CIS office in
Soldiers and their families in Area I volume of petitions that are filed Seoul, explained Olivares.
on the subject of immigration “This meeting today will every year. Policy is not the “Unfortunately, Congress only gave enough
services. money for one CIS officer to be here in Korea and
help my office in that it reason that the process is
“I am here today because there deemed a slow one. Japan,” Olivares said. “I have to deal with all the
is a large demand in Area I for CIS will educate the Soldiers “We are always trying to petitions in Korea and Japan, so you can imagine the
services,” Olivares said. “I came here on what the process enhance our efforts to process workload I have.”
out here because the issue has come Not only does Olivares do the I-130 petitions for
is for the I-130 form, the I-130 petitions because we
to the fore front at CIS as well as have responsibility not just for spouses, but he also does all the petitions for brothers
with the individual Soldier in Area Petition for Alien Korea but also for Japan,” and sisters, children, and parents.
I.” Relative. That’s the big Olivares said. There is some confusion about who may file a
Many Soldiers in Area I are Although they do not have a petition for alien relatives and for whom they may
confused on many sides of the –Jose Olivares physical presence in Japan, file.
issue of immigration for their they work closely with the “A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the
spouses. consulates and embassies in Japan. United States may file an I-130 with CIS to establish
“This meeting today will help my office in that it “We do a lot of I-130 petition work from there a relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to
will educate the Soldiers here on what the process is also,” he said. immigrate to the U.S. You must file a separate form
for the I-130 form, Petition for Alien Relative,” Soldiers are looking for help in filing the I-130 for each eligible relative,” Olivares said.
Olivares said. “That’s the big issue now here in petitions and the CIS staff is holding to the process The I-130 form is only a document that says to
Korea.” and doing it by the numbers. the U.S. government this is a legitimate relationship,
Since the change from Immigration and “The process is going to hold, no matter what the to the petitioner, this is his spouse.
Naturalization Service to the Homeland Security volume of petitions coming to the CIS,” Olivares This is not an immigrant visa. This allows the
Citizenship and Immigration Services after Sept. 11, said. “They key question is what both the Soldier CIS office to begin the process for immigration.
2001, many are confused about what exactly has to and CIS can do to help the process along. We will
be done to petition for foreign spouses. enhance, facilitate and educate those who are seeking See IMMIGRATION, Page 7
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Extra Church Services Open inArea I

Extra Catholic services for the holidays are
as follows: Dec. 23 at the Joint Security Area
Chapel on 4th Sunday of Advent. Dec. 24
at 6 p.m. in Hovey Chapel Camp Hovey
Christmas Eve service. Dec. 24 at 9:30 p.m.
at West Casey Chapel Camp Casey
Christmas Eve service. Dec 24 at 11:30 p.m.
at the Joint Security Area Christmas Eve
service. Dec. 24 at Midnight at Warrior
Chapel Camp Red Cloud Christmas Mass.
Dec. 25 at 9:30 a.m. Joint Security Area
Christmas Mass. Dec. 25 at 9:30 a.m. Hovey
Chapel Camp Hovey Christmas Mass. Dec.
25 at 1 p.m. Stanley Chapel Camp Stanley
Christmas Mass. For more information call:
732-6169.
Holiday Seminars at Camp Casey and
Hovey
The following seminars are being offered at
Camp Casey and Hovey during the
holidays: Dec. 23/30 The US Stock Market,
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26 - 29, Time
Management 8 a.m. to Noon. Dec. 26-29
Career Management, 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 23/30
at Camp Hovey, International Terrorism, 9
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 23/24 Internet, 8 s.m.
to 5 p.m. For more information call: 730-6858.
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Morning Calm Last Issue of the Year
The last issue of the Morning Calm for 2006 Students of Yongpyong Elementary School try on a helmet when experiencing the M1A1 Abrams tank at Camp Casey. The
will hit the streets Dec. 22. Jan. 12 will be the school’s visit is part of the USO Virtues Program.
first issue of 2007. Make the improved and
upgraded Area 1 website your homepage.
New links with updated information for all
Soldiers and family members whether in
Yongpyong students visit Casey, meet Santa
Korea or stateside is available. Check out By Jim Cunningham
the site at http://ima.korea.army.mil and then Area I Public Affairs
go to Garrisons - Area 1.
CAMP CASEY—Being a good coming down the road where they go
HHCArea I Christmas Party neighbor means inviting your neighbor to school.”
Come help HHC,Area I celebrate Christmas to come over and get acquainted. Lt. Safety is always a good reason for
today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mitchell’s Club Col Terry Hodges, Camp Casey many of the Good Neighbor Programs,
Camp Red Cloud. Join us as we share a commander, invited 68 students, and also for the United Services
holiday feast, great entertainment, and the teachers and Organization
joy of the season. parents of Virtues
Yo n g p y o n g Program.
Anthony’s Pizza andAmerican Eatery
Consolidate
Elementary “It’s not a usual occasion that “ T h e
Anthony’s Pizza and American Eatery will School in our students get to meet with s t u dents,
Pocheon Dec. This Yongpyong Elementary School
be consolidating Dec. 16. The menu items parents and
8 to come to Santa Claus,” Lee said. “This teachers also student tries the equipment in the gym
will still be available, only the storefront will
Camp Casey at Camp Casey.
close down. For more information call: 732- i s a n e v e n t t h e y w i l l are here to
6263/6307. and get participate in
acquainted remember.” one of the
2006 Warrior Country Holiday Dinner with the U.S. Lee, Ho yon, principal of Yongpyong USO virtues
Project Army. Elementary School, Pocheon field trips,”
There are holiday food vouchers for 2ID/
“ C a m p said Sophia
Area I Soldiers E-5 and below, with family
members living with them in 2ID/Area I. To C a s e y ’s Lim, USO
sign up for the Army Community Service Headquarters, Headquarters tour guide. “When we are touring in the
2006 holiday project, contact your unit Detachment adopted Yongpyong bus, I tell them about the facilities and
commander or 1st Sgt. For more information Elementary School in a sisterhood how they are used. I also tell them what
contact your local ACS. relationship,” said Lee, Ho-yon, to say when they see American
principal of the school. “This is a field Soldiers.”
A Christmas Gift for a Child study for the students so they can The Virtues Program is almost
Army Community Services Annual Angel become familiar with the Army finished for the year 2006, so many Yongpyong Elementary School students
Tree Holiday Gift Program ends today. Be
vehicles.” schools visit on post, explained Lim. enjoy a meal of fried chicken and pizza
sure if you are a E-5 or civilian equivalent
and below with children (ages 1-10) living For many years Army tanks, Bradleys “We have three more schools coming at the Camp Casey USO. The food was
in Area I, stop by or contact your local ACS and other types of tactical vehicles have to visit Camp Casey in the near future,” provided by Camp Casey AAFES.
and make a wish for your children. For more passed by the road near the school. she said.
information call: 732-7779 Camp Red Cloud, Some believe that there is a danger that After getting hands on experience
732-5883 Camp Stanley, 730-3107 Camp the children do not realize the drivers with the M1-A1 Abrams tank and the
Casey. of these vehicles cannot see them if they Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the students
come too close to the moving vehicle moved on to the USO for some chicken
Santa Claus to visit Camp Red Cloud and may get injured. and pizza donated by Army and Air Force
PBC
“A month ago Col. Forrest Newton, Exchange Service.
Santa Claus will be at Camp Red Cloud Pear
Blossom Cottage Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Area 1 garrison commander, visited our The student’s next event was the
school and promised to invite the Christmas tree lighting at the main gate.
Christmas Door Decoration Contest students to Camp Casey to show them “It’s not a usual occasion that our
Win cash prizes courtesy of AAFES. around,” said Pae, Tong su, community students get to meet with Santa Claus,”
Decorate your room door and let the judges relations officer for Camp Casey. “This Lee said. “This is an event they will
decide the winners Dec. 22. Deadline for visit today is to familiarize the students remember.” Yongpyong student join other children at
entry is no later than Dec.18. For more with the different vehicles they may see the Camp Casey tree lighting ceremony
information call 732-8854. E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil in receiving gifts from Santa.
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Before you get the immigrant visa, you
must file this petition.”
A citizen of the U.S. may file for more
than a spouse.
“You can file for unmarried sons or
daughters, brothers and sisters, and
married brothers and sisters,” Olivares
said. “If you are a green card holder
you can file for a spouse and you can
also file for other relatives, but it takes
a little longer than if you are a U.S.
citizen. It is a different category.”
When a Soldier files for a spouse or
other foreign born relatives, he will need
to show several documents.
“The documents you will need to file
are marriage certificates, birth
certificates, family registration, here in
Korea or Japan, and any previous
marriages and that they are terminated,”
Olivares said.
He stressed that is the biggest
problem facing the majority of the
petitions that he receives here in Korea.
“One of the documents you file with
the I-130 is called a G-325 for
biographic information that is historic
information; five year residency, five
year employment history of the
beneficiary, or the spouse,” he said.
Most of the G-325 forms that come
into Olivares’ office have little
information about the history of the
spouse.
“The only thing I see on the form is
entry into Korea, no history about where
they came from, no history about where
they lived or where they worked.
They just existed and came to
Korea and all of a sudden they met
and married the person they loved, and
that is great, but unfortunately, there
is nothing historically in the record,”
Olivares said. “That is the first
problem I have.
Second problem I have is a late
registered birth certificate. The person
standing before me may be 35 years
old but they registered their birth two
years ago. I am sorry, that just does
not fly. I can’t adjudicate that
petition.”
From Olivares office, the petition
must go to the country of origin for
investigation.
“If you are talking about Russia or
the Philippines, you are looking at an
eight to 12 month wait before I can
get to the I-130 petition,” Olivares
said.
Some areas of some of these
countries it is hard to get a birth
certificate so we have to look for
other kinds of secondary evidence, he
said.
“Normally that secondary evidence
is lacking in many ways,” he said. “I
can tell you right now, if there isn’t
an original birth certificate, it’s not
going to happen tomorrow.”
In some cases, the beneficiaries
cause several problems with their
applications by not giving truthful and
full information.
“The first problem I find is some
beneficiaries have children when they
are not married and they are
embarrassed by it so they register the
children under a different name,”
Olivares said.
The second problem is they are
married and the husband bails out on
them so they get married a second
time and the husband bails out on them
and they have to find a job to support
their family, he said.
They find Mr. Right in Korea;
however, they do not mention the two
previous marriages.
They get a late registered birth
certificate instead of registering
truthfully. When I get it, I send it to
Manila and four months later, I get a
response that has the required
previous marriages that were not
recorded on the I-130 petition, he said.
At that point, I have to determine
if this is a case of fraud or is this a
case of innocent mistake.
Nine times out of 10, it is because
of people trying to find a better life
for themselves.
They are not trying to perpetrate a
fraud.”
In many cases people come to
Korea with someone else’s identity and
they get caught. When that happens
there is no way out of it, explains
Olivares.
Soldiers married today and have not
submitted their I-130s are wasting
time, explained Olivares. “If you are
married, file an I-130 and get it over
with,” he said.
The I-130 has to be adjudicated
before it goes to the visa section so
the visa can be issued, Olivares said.
“The time this requires can be from
60 to 90 days.”
Having complete documentation
and a complete G-325 form will help
the petitioner get the process moving.
Showing proof the petitioner is a
U.S. citizen, proof there is a family
relationship with the beneficiary, and
both living in Korea is important to
the process.
If the petitioner is living in the U.S.
and the beneficiary is living in Korea,
the petition will have to be filed in the
U.S.
“If you file the petition here in
Korea you will have to go to the
American Embassy in Seoul on the
third floor, window seven,” Olivares
said. “You can go to the CIS website
to make an appointment:
www.uscis.gov.”
E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil

Star lighting ceremony lights up children’s eyes

By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY—The 2nd Infantry Division band opened the Christmas
tree lighting ceremonies in front of Freeman Hall Dec. 6, at the main gate at
Camp Casey Dec. 8 and at the same time at Camp Stanley’s Christmas tree
lighting ceremony. They played all the favorite Christmas songs. Many children
at all three ceremonies were waiting impatiently for someone very special to
arrive.
“The students are excited about seeing Santa arrive,” said Lee, Ho-yon,
principal of Yongpyong Elementary School in Pocheon as they waited for
Santa at Camp Casey. “They have been waiting for him all day.”
Sure enough, Santa arrived at 7 p.m. during ceremonies at both Casey
and Stanley, and began giving toys and gifts to the children that were eagerly
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Anti-terrorism exercise tests first responders

By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
CAMP COINER — A “suicide bomber” enters a
tent with 10 Soldiers inside. Moments later an
explosion occurs and the scene is set for a mass
casualty exercise.
“This is how we test ourselves,” said Area II Anti-
terrorist Officer Michael Clement. “We examine our
strengths and weaknesses.”
Soon, Area II firefighters are first responders at
the bombing. Military police block off roads.
Role players from the 121st Combat Support
Hospital wail and scream as firefighters quickly
simulate putting out flames and move the wounded to
safety.
The incident commander, Area II Fire Chief Alex
Temporado, establishes a 400-foot perimeter outside.
He also contacts the Explosive Ordinance Detachment
and simulates calling in military working dogs.
He is concerned about secondary explosive devices,
he said.
As ambulances and medics arrive from the hospital
and 168th Medical Battalion, officials create a triage
point.
Medics evaluate the “wounded.” The role-players
wear fake wounds, but take obvious pride in the PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

realism. They squeeze and gush simulated blood all Company B, 168th Medical Battalion Sgt. Andrew Mayer (left) treats a wounded Pfc. Jarvis Oliver during a Dec. 6 anti-terrorism
over themselves and the bombing scene. exercise at Camp Coiner.
Medics move about the triage area giving first-aid
and preparing wounded for transport.
“The hospital did a great job,” Temporado said.
“Everyone performed just as they would in an actual
emergency.”
At the end of the exercise, officials gathered for an
on-site afteraction review.
“It was well done,” Clement said. “Everybody was
involved, we had military police support, firefighters
and the hospital. Even EOD came out.”
Three people were pronounced “dead on arrival.”
Ambulances transported eight Soldiers to the 121st
CSH for simulated treatment. Above: A Soldier acts as a victim of a suicide bomber.
The mass casualty drill was part of a larger two- Left: Area II Firefighter Kim Song-tae from the Yongsan Fire
day Area II anti-terrorism exercise. Department is one of the first on the scene.
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Above: Area II Fire Chief Alex Temporado (right) controls the

situation with Area II Deputy Fire Chief John Derengowski.

Left: Area II Firefighter Kim Chol-kun carries a “wounded” Soldier

to safety Dec. 6 during a Camp Coiner mass casualty drill.
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Holiday Lighting
Electrical displays and lighted Christmas
trees are permitted to celebrate the
holiday in Area II housing. However,
lighted displays will be limited to use
only between 5-11 p.m.
Soccer Players Needed
The 8th Army Soccer Team is looking
for 25 U.S. Soldiers for a Good
Neighbor Program “All-Stars” soccer
team. The team will play exhibition
games against Republic of Korea
counterparts (mil-to-mil), Korean
National Police units and other Korean
teams to promote the Good Neighbor
Program. For information, call 723-4841.
Commissary Idol
Audition at the Commissary 2-3 p.m.
Saturday 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 $200.00 Grand
Prize. Contestant winners from the
audition will compete in the finale on
Dec. 23. For information, call 736-7070.
Educational
Opportunities
Operation Good Cheer/Eager Student.
Register now at the Yongsan Army
Education Center. For information, call
723-4290 or 723-4294.
Filling Station Hours
Expanded
During a construction project starting
Monday the Yongsan Filling Station
will expand operating hours to 6 a.m. -
8 p.m. Monday – Friday and 8 a.m. - 8
p.m. Saturday - Sunday.
Candlelight Service
There will be a Community Christmas
Eve candlelight service 7 p.m. Dec. 24 at
South Post Chapel and one at Hannam
Village Chapel 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24.
Undercover Santa
For the “Undercover Santa Operation
Outstanding Service Member Award”
Senior enlisted advisors should
nominate junior enlisted service-
members. The winner is chosen for his
or her exemplary work and community
service. Ten winners will be chosen to
receive a $200 Army and Air Force
Exchange Service gift certificates.
From the 10 winners, two winners will
have the chance to win a raffle draw of
round-trip tickets to the United States.
Visit the USO Web site for a
nomination form.
Letters to Santa
Parents and children can send their
letters to Santa:
Santa’s 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.
Area II
Korean teachers observe American students Dec. 5 at Seoul American Middle School. The Seoul USO sponsored the Good Neighbor Program
visit to enhance cross-cultural awareness.
Korean teachers visit American students
By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Seoul USO sponsored 27 Incheon
teachers for their first visit to
Yongsan’s Seoul American Middle
School Dec. 5.
As part of the U.S. Forces Korea
Good Neighbor Program, the visit
gave Korean teachers the opportunity
to learn about American school
curriculum.
“This event was to promote
friendship between the Korean
community and the U.S. military,” said
Marketing and Community Relations
Manager Lee Hee-yun.
It is the second time for Incheon
district teachers to visit Yongsan
schools.
Seoul American Middle School
Assistant Principal Samia Mounts
welcomed the Korean teachers at the
8th Army Band kicks off holiday season
By Capt. Stacy Ouellette
8th Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Santa
Claus came to town early this year and
stopped in to help the 8th U.S. Army
Band ring in the holiday season during
their annual holiday concert for
attendees at Seoul American High
School’s auditorium, Dec 4.
“These soldiers up here have worked
a long time to perfect their craft and
put together a truly fabulous show. This
is a great beginning to what will truly
be a wonderful holiday,” said 8th U.S.
Army Commander Gen. David P.
Valcourt.
This event is the second annual
Commanding General’s Holiday
Concert. The event is designed to bring
about two weeks to get it right,” Martin
said.
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school cafeteria, where they received
an orientation.
Mounts divided the teachers into
nine groups to visit the classrooms.
Most of the Korean teachers were
impressed by the advanced school
materials and energetic students who
were asking questions all the time.
“I was surprised to see so many
smiling students at class,” said Yong-
wha girls’ Middle School Principal
Park Seung-chun. “Korean students
are always stressed out, so not many
of them enjoy class as the American
students do.”
Many teachers said Korean Schools
should follow American curriculum
when it could be useful for Korean
students.
“We should let Korean students
have the opportunity to learn with
state-of-the-art equipment during
class,” said Sangok Middle School
teacher Heo Ran. “It would also be
The 8th U.S. Army Band plays during their annual Commanding General’s Holiday Concert
held at the Seoul American High School in Yongsan on Dec 4.
This concert is special to the band
members because it is their chance to
“let loose” Guynn said. Through
costumes, skits, and capturing a variety
of music styles in one show makes it
fun.
“I think this time of year it is hard
for a lot of our Soldiers to be away from
PFC. JUNG JAE- HOON
helpful if we had fewer students in
class, so teachers could concentrate
on each individual student.”
Lee said the USO hopes to
coordinate an event to let American
teachers visit a Korean school to learn
something from Korean teachers as
well.
“It was a great visit for
communication between Korean and
American schools,” Mounts said.
“This way we could give information
back and forth and also make a good
friendship.”
The teachers concluded their visit
with a question-and-answer period at
the school cafeteria.
“This was a great opportunity for
all of us to see what America is like,”
said Gusan Middle School teacher
Mun Eun-jung. “We enjoyed our time
here and thank everyone for their
warm hospitality.”
E-mail JaeHoon.Jung@korea.army.mil
CAPT . S TACY O UELLETTE
family. This performance invites them
if you will to be a part of the 8th Army
family and it brings a smile to everyone’s
faces.
The USO also provided snacks for
guests to munch during the intermission
portion of the concert.
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Area II lights Christmas trees
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
holiday season officially started Dec. 7
at Yongsan Garrison with the 2006
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
More than 300 community members
surrounded a stage in front of a 30-foot
tall tree near the Yongsan Fire
Department.
“Thanks for coming out to share a
special night with us,” said Area II
Commander Col. Ron Stephens. “It’s a
great way to kick off the season.”
The 8th Army Band warmed the
crowd up with holiday tunes, while the
Seoul American Middle School Choir
PHOTOS BY PFC . KIM SANG-WOOK sang international Christmas carols.
Santa arrives at the Dec. 7 Yongsan Garrison Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. “If you’re here in Korea for the first
time away from home, allow us to be
your family this year,” Stephens told the
crowd. “The holiday season is a tough
thing to do in a foreign country. Let us
share this special time of year with you.”
Three Cub Scouts and a Brownie
Girl Scout flicked switches simul-
taneously to light the Christmas
decorations.
In the glow of colored lights, Girl
Scouts and Boy Scouts took to the stage
Above: Three Cub Scouts and a Brownie Girl
to sing more Christmas carols.
Scout flick switches simultaneously to light
For many who came out in the cold
the Christmas decorations.
for the ceremony, the holiday spirit
Right: Hundreds of children turn out for the
made them feel at home.
official beginning of the Area II holiday season.
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Volunteer of the Quarter
Area II Army Community Service will
host the Volunteer recognition
ceremony 3 p.m. Jan. 18 at the
Community Services Building. For
information , call 738-7510.
USO Reading Program
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. For
information, call 724-7781.
Area II Ethics Training
Ethics Training will be 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday at Balboni Theater. For
information, call 723-6631.
Bowling News

There will be a Thursday Night Mixed
Bowling League for Area II
organizations and units made up of
four-person teams. The first meeting
will be held on 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at
Yongsan Lanes.

Thursday Night – Gold Pin Bowling,
6-10 p.m.

Cosmic Bowling 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Fridays and Saturdays. For
information, call 723-7830.
Area II Web site
For more community notes, news and
information, visit the Area II Web site
at http://area2.korea.army.mil.
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Area II Holiday Schedules
Christmas
“Christmas means a time together
with my family and friends,” said Kelly
Blyde. “It is very festive. This really
signifies the beginning for us.”
Installation Management Command,
Korea Region Morale, Welfare and
Recreation sponsored a giveaway of
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
gift certificates for several lucky
drawing winners. From more than
4,000 names in the box, Col. Robert
Stein won a $1,000 shopping spree.
“Area II MWR does such a great
job supporting the Soldiers and family
members here in Korea all-year round,
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and especially during the holiday
season,” Stein said. “Thanks for
making this tree-lighting ceremony
exciting and special.”
Hannam Village residents celebrated
a similar ceremony Dec. 11. K-16 Air
Base will hold its ceremony 5:30 p.m.
Friday.
“Christmas means a time for
families to get together and celebrate
holidays,” said David Boatwright.
“The lighting was terrific to get
everyone in a good festive, holiday
spirit.”
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Don’t Get “Wrung-Out” This Christmas
By James Hudson
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Dec. 6, 2006) – Do your
holiday plans include a trip to the emergency room?
How many stitches does it take to “Git-R-Done”? Do
you crawl around the attic retrieving decorations and
then climb down the ladder balancing boxes, bags and
artificial trees? What about hanging lights and
decorations? Sooner or later your decorating activities
will have you perched on a ladder challenging the law
of gravity. Because that’s one law that is regularly
enforced, holiday activities can lead to disaster if not
done cautiously.
Underwriter’s Laboratory estimates about 150
people will die in ladder accidents in 2006, while another
200,000 will be seriously hurt. The Consumer Product
Safety Commission reported nearly 547,000 people
were treated for ladder-related injuries in 2004. Take a
moment and think back on the close calls you’ve had
on a ladder because you used poor climbing techniques.
Consider the injuries that could have happened. Ask
yourself if it is worth risking a broken leg-or worse-
trying to carry one extra box in your load down your
attic ladder.
Risk assessments aren’t just for your job; they can
protect you and your family at home. The following
tips can help you avoid celebrating your holidays in
the hospital.
Before using a ladder
Inspect the ladder before using it. Never use a ladder
that is damaged, broken or bent. A ladder should be
free from grease, oil, mud, snow and other slippery
materials before using.
Always carry a single or extension ladder parallel
to the ground. To balance the ladder, hold the side rail
midway along the length of the ladder. Get help if you
have to move a very long ladder. Always carry a
stepladder in the closed position.
When setting up a ladder, make sure it will not hit
electrical wires, tree limbs or other obstructions when
it is extended. Place the feet of the ladder on firm,
even ground. To keep the ladder stable, move the
bottom one foot away from the wall for every four
feet the ladder rises. Ladders should extend at least
three feet higher than the roof. The upper and lower
sections of an extension ladder should overlap to
provide stability.
Before using a stepladder, make sure it is fully open
and the spreaders or braces between the two sections
are fully extended and locked. Do not place stepladders
or utility ladders on boxes, countertops or unstable
surfaces to gain additional height. The highest standing
level on a stepladder should be two steps down from
the top.
Climb to new heights - safely
The soles of your shoes should be clean to prevent
slips.
Don’t wear leather-soled shoes because they can
be slippery. Make sure your shoelaces are securely
tied and your pant legs can?t get caught beneath your
shoes.
When climbing, face the ladder, grip both side rails
securely and stay between them. As a rule of thumb,
avoid letting your belt buckle go past either side rail.
On single or extension ladders, never stand above
the third rung from the top and never climb above
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where the ladder touches the wall or vertical support.
On stepladders, never stand on the paint shelf,
spreaders or back section.
Never stand on the top rung of any ladder.
Don’t overreach; it’s safer to move the ladder
to a new location when needed. Don’t try to “jog”
or “walk” the ladder to a new location while
standing on it. Climb down and reposition the
ladder.
Don’t overload a ladder; it is meant to be used
by only one person at a time.
Never use a ladder in high winds.
Don?t use a ladder if you tire easily, are subject
to fainting spells or are using medications that make
you dizzy or drowsy. Also, avoid alcohol as tipping
the bottle tends to lead to tipping the ladder.
If you fall
Calmly assess the situation and determine if you?re
hurt.
Get up slowly.
If you?re too injured to stand or walk, call 911.
If you’re not injured, rest for awhile and regain
your composure before climbing again.
Pick the Right Tool
All ladders aren’t created equal. While the “one-
size-fits-all” approach is tempting, especially if you
only have one ladder, it can leave you the loser in a
battle with gravity. Just as you need to use the proper
wrench to tighten a bolt, you need to use the proper
ladder for the job you’re doing. Inside a house, that
likely means a low stepladder. If you’re working
outside, you may need a taller stepladder or even a
single or extension ladder.
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Dec. 15-21

Man of the Year Crank Turistas Turistas Grid Iron Gang Man of the Year The Departed
(PG13) 9:10 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m.
Clerk II Deck the Halls The Departed Man of the Year No Show No Show No Show
(R) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Turistas Turistas Turistas Man of the Year Man of the Year The Prestige The Prestige
(R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m.
School for Scoundrels Turistas The Marine Crank Turistas The Departed The Marine
(PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Blood Diamond Blood Diamond Blood Diamond Blood Diamond No Show No Show Deja Vu
(R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m.

Blood Diamond — Set against the
backdrop of the chaos and civil war
that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone,
“Blood Diamond’" is the story of
Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio),
an ex-mercenary from Zimbabwe,
and Solomon Vandy (Djimon
Hounsou), a Mende fisherman. Both
men are African, but their histories
and their circumstances are as
different as they join in a common
quest to recover a rare pink diamond.
Solomon, who has been taken from
his family and forced to work in the
diamond fields, finds the extra-
ordinary gem and hides it at great
risk, knowing if he is discovered, he
will be killed instantly. But he also
knows the diamond could not only
provide the means to save his wife
and daughters from a life as refugees
but also help rescue his son, Dia,
from an even worse fate as a child
soldier. This film has been rated “"R”
by the MPAA for “strong violence and
language.”
The Departed — Director Martin
Scorsese returns to his trademark
style with the violent, bruised, and
bloody feature The Departed.
Scorsese filched the basic storyline
from the 2002 Hong Kong action film,
Infernal Affairs, which saw a
policeman going undercover as a
mob member and a mob member
infiltrating the police force. Scorsese
transfers the action to Boston,
positioning Leonardo Di Caprio as
undercover cop William Costigan and
Matt Damon as undercover mobster
Colin Sullivan. While Costigan and
Sullivan get into plenty of nail-biting
situations that almost reveal their true
identities, The story unravels a strong
supporting cast, including Jack
Nicholson as Sullivan's mob boss,
Frank Costello; Ray Winstone as
Costello's meat-headed muscle; Mark
Wahlberg as a hot-headed police
sergeant; and Vera Farmiga as a love
interest for both Damon and Di
Caprio's characters.
Santa Clause 3 — This is the third
installment of the popular holiday
series “The Santa Clause.” The story
picks up with Santa-Claus Scott Calvin
(Tim Allen) just days before Christmas.
Not only is toy production behind
schedule, but another special delivery
is on its way--Scott's wife, Carol/Mrs.
Claus (Elizabeth Mitchell) is pregnant.
To add to the pressure, Carol’s
parents are coming for a visit,
prompting an emergency make-over
for Santa’s Village (into a nondescript
Canadian town) to protect Scott’s true
identity. Santa is more than happy to
let his fellow seasonal icon Jack Frost
(Martin Short) step in and help out.
But Frost has an ulterior motive: angry
over his secondary-figure status and
longing to have his own holiday, he
tricks Santa into giving up his reign,
and Christmas falls into the hands of
Frost. Scott, no longer Santa Claus,
must decide between resuming his
previous life or saving Christmas from
the coldhearted Frost.
Turistas — Brazil. Beautiful people,
pristine beaches, a friendly, open
culture. Alex (Josh Duhamel) is
accompanying his sister Bea (Olivia
Wilde) and her best friend (Beau
Garrett) for their first time abroad –-
young Americans who have come to
exotic Brazil for fun, adventure and
the promise of foreign pleasures. On
a rickety bus rocketing up a twisting
mountain road, they meet Pru (Melissa
George), the only one among them
who speaks the native language
Portuguese. But when their driver
loses control and they are lucky to
escape with their lives, the new
friends find their way to a cabana bar
on a nearby beach where a party is
just getting started. After a hazy night
of exotic liquors and dancing later,
they wake up alone, their possessions
gone, and only the faintest traces of
the nightmare to come on their lips.
Their anger turns to fear as they are
led farther and farther from the
possibility of escape.
Jet Li’s Fearless — Already a
boxoffice hit in Asia, Jet Li's Fearless,
directed by Ronny Yu (helmer of the
Hong Kong classic The Bride with
White Hair), is Jet Li's final martial arts
masterpiece, capping a tremendous
body of work in that genre. “Jet Li's
Fearless” reunites the actor and
martial arts superstar with producer
Bill Kong (Hero) as he portrays martial
arts legend Huo Yuanjia, who became
the most famous fighter in all of China
at the turn of the 20th Century. Huo
faced incredible personal tragedy but
ultimately fought his way out of
darkness and into history, forever
defining the true spirit of martial arts.
Years of training enable him to ace
match after match. But as his fame
as a martial arts master grows, so
does his pride. After an ill-advised
fight leads to another master's death,
members of Huo's family are slain in
revenge. Grieving and ashamed, Huo
wanders the country in shock.

Deja Vu No Show Flyboys No Show No Show No Show The Guardian

(PG13) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m.
The Holiday The Holiday The Holiday Man of the Year No Show No Show The Prestige
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
The Departed Man of the Year School for Scoundrels Flicka The Departed No Show The Holiday
(R) 8:40 p.m. (PG13) 8:40 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Man of the Year Man of the Year The Departed Flicka No Show The Holiday Santa Claus 3
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 8:40 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m.
Santa Claus 3 Santa Claus 3 The Holiday Blood Diamond Blood Diamond Blood Diamond Blood Diamond
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Santa Claus 3 Santa Claus 3 Flicka Man of the Year Man of the Year Man of the Year Man of the Year
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Employee of the Employee of the Flicka The Departed The Departed Jet Li’s Fearless Jet Li’s Fearless
Month Month
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.

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Eternal Christmas lights shine forever
By Chaplain (Maj.) Wayne Hollenbaugh
501st Sustainment Brigade
especially for those who live without a daily
connection with God. Even the stores with their
decorations and music reflect the eternal things
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lovely and of good report and they are at least a
glance of the things of God, which have no end.
We also said that “eternal thinking” is a valuable

D
uring the Christmas season many people
think about God. However, someone
might ask does it matter that some
people redirect their thinking to God for only a
season when they may quickly shake off that
heavenly focus for New Years. Yet, I believe just a
glimpse, just a ‘peek’, of the things of heaven is
overwhelmingly meaningful because it is a view of
things that are not only lovely, true, admirable, and
of good report, like the apostle Paul speaks of, but
also a glimpse of eternity. In addition, when the
human soul is exposed to the eternal things of God,
it will not be the same, no matter what the New
Years’ distractions.
So now, this “seasonal exposure” is at least a
good future reference for many and
that are lovely, admirable, and of good report.
These things are eternal, without end, and even
human death is no barrier. I also believe that these
‘eternal pictures’ are fixed in our minds as a help
for the tough times in life. No matter that life’s
trials or problems may seem relative among so
many others, your problems are still important to
you, and you are very important to God. If you
ever saw the beloved film, “The Sound of Music”
you will remember Maria’s song, “Raindrops on
Roses” as she counsels the children to think on
their favorite things so that they do not feel so
bad.
Therefore, we have considered that Christmas
is often a time for thoughts and actions that are
resource. It is like a good song that pops into our
mind that gives us peace and a hope for better
things to come. I remember reading a book about
a POW who spent 7 years at the “Hanoi Hilton”, a
major POW camp for Americans captured by
North Vietnam. Things were not very lovely there
and there were not many good reports. During
this time, this American pilot relied on
remembering scripture and thinking with fellow
POW’s as they put together scripture passages
and hymns from memory. This thinking kept his
spirit going until that great day when he was
finally released. So fill your stockings full of
eternal thoughts from eternal sources, and just
stay on those thoughts through the New Year.

Area IV Worship Services

Protestant 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll Korean Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll Area IV Chaplains
10:30 a.m. Camp Henry Korean Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Joseph F. Hannon
Hannonjf@korea.army.mil or 768-5455
Collective 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker Praise & Worship Sunday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
Chaplain (Capt.) Byong Min
12:45 p.m. Camp Walker Catholic justin.k.min@korea.army.mil or 765-8991
1 p.m. Camp Carroll Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
For additional information, contact the Area IV Chaplain’s
Collective Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Camp Walker Office at 764-5455.
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A morning at the market

The fishmonger will cut the fish “your way.”

By Bob McElroy
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — If you like to walk and want to get a true taste of the
local community there are few better options than to spend some time in the Pyeongtaek
outdoor market.
The market is a swirl of sights, sounds and impressions. You cannot pass through
it without being impressed by the variety of items they sell there and the things you
can see.
Whether it’s a father and his three kids cruising by on a motor scooter, a fishmonger
butchering a live fish before your eyes or the aroma of steamed corn on the cob PHOTOS BY BOB MCELROY AND F. NEIL NEELEY
taking you back to New England autumns, the Pyeongtaek outdoor market will leave A view of one of the market’s indoor arcade wings.
you with a unique view of our Korean neighbors.
On a recent Saturday morning, the market was open for business with a wide
assortment of food, clothing, pots and pans, household necessities, teddy bears,
shoes and more.
Fresh, frozen and live seafood seemed to predominate though, with fresh fruits
and vegetables close behind.
For those who like their seafood fresher than fresh there were several merchants
with tanks filled with live fish. Simply pick the one you want and the merchant will
pull it out of the tank, kill it, clean it and fillet it for your evening dinner.
Or, you can select the fish you want from those laid out neatly on a bed of ice.
Fish is not the only seafood available though, there’s lots of octopus, squid, clams,
mussels and live eels; their amount and variety bespeaking this peninsular nation’s
bounty.
Deeper into the market you’ll find vegetables and fruits such as broccoli, potatoes
and greens, apples, Korean pears and tangerines.
Along the way you’ll find shops that sell clothing, groceries, pots and pans and
knick-knacks.
Other vendors sell rice candy and tofu. Another sold pastry in the shape of a fish
that was stuffed with a sweet black-bean filling. A vegetable vender gives customers service with a smile
And of course, there’s kim chi of all kinds. It is a Korean market after all.

(left) A Joom ma takes a morning nap. (right) It wouldn’t be Korea without kimchi.
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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.
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 technician
nominees 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.
Monthly Language
Classes
Army Community Services offers
monthly Korean and English classes. In
addition to level I & II classes in both
languages, Basic English Conversation
and Basic English Grammar are offered.
For information or to register, call 738-
7505/723-6810.
Holiday Meals to Go
Reggie’s on Yongsan Garrison wants
you to relax this Christmas and let them
do the cooking. The restaurant staff is
offering take-home turkey or ham
dinners(with all the trimmings) to serve
up to 10 people. Their Turkey Feast
features a whole roasted turkey, stuffing,
mashed potatoes and gravy, green
beans, cranberry sauce, rolls and
pumpkin pie for $69.95.
The Country Ham Feast offers smoked
Virginia Ham, bourbon-raisin sauce,
mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and
pumpkin pie for $79.95.
For information, call 723-5678 or 723-
5685.
Area II Pool League
The Area II Pool League is seeking new
members. The group meets at 7 p.m. each
Tuesday at the Main Post Club, Harvey’s
Lounge and the Navy Club on Yongsan
Garrison. For more information, call
Brent Abare at 723-3691.
Crab Leg Night
Yongsan Garrison’s Main Post Club
offers all you can eat crab legs 5-9 p.m.
every Saturday. Cost is $22.95 per
person, and includes french fries, hush
puppies, cole slaw, salad bar, soup and
chili.
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Main Post Club rings in New Year
By Rakendra Moore
IMCOM Public Affairs
Resolutions, champagne, great food, good fun and music are all part of the feeling of “bringing in the New Year,” and
Yongsan’s Main Post Club’s plans may exceed everyone’s expectations. The Club will host its annual New Year’s Eve
Celebration Dec. 31, and it plans to bring in the New Year with a bang.
The night will begin at 7 p.m. at the Uptown Lounge. Food will be available throughout the evening. Chicken fingers, egg
rolls, and sandwiches are a few of the items on the menu. In accordance with tradition, champagne will be served at
midnight.
Walter Cade, the manager of the Main Post Club, is putting everything together now, “I want to create an atmosphere
where the older crowd and the younger crowd can come and enjoy,” he said.
There will also be an array of music ranging from Old-School, Country Western, Top 40 and R&B. Downstairs is where
Hip-Hop lovers can enjoy themselves after midnight. In short, no matter what the musical preference, one will be able to
“groove” themselves right into the New Year in style. The Disc Jockey will be taking requests.
And let’s not forget the games and door prizes! Among the many opportunities to win DVD players, radios, T-shirts and
gag gifts, there will also be a free round-trip ticket to the U.S.
Cade is inviting everyone to come out and celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Main Post Club.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 at the club or at the door for $20.
“We are going to have a grand time here for New Year’s Eve,” Cade said. “A grand time.”
World class powerlifter visits Osan
By 2nd Lt. Kim Schaerdel 775 pounds, bench-pressed an astonishing 675 pounds,
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs dead-lifted 730 pounds — which totaled 2,180 pounds, all
OSAN AIR BASE — Have you ever heard that heated done at a body weight of 240lbs! For a point of reference,
2,000 pounds equals a ton or the weight of the average
discussion between guys in the gym, “I can bench more than
compact car.Schwanke said that he started lifting in high
you can,” well chances are, one Osan Airman will win that
argument every time. school. Once relieved of duty from the Army his lifting
Staff Sgt. Michael P. Schwanke, 51st Communications became an obsession. Accompanied by long time best
Squadron wideband technician, is currently ranked 16th in the friend, Joey Smith, the two started attending East Coast
National Power Lifting Rankings for the 242 pounds weight Barbell and Granite City Barbell gyms. It was here where
class. he began training with World Powerlifting Organization
When he returns to the U.S. in March, he will re-qualify for Pro’s learning proper training methods from Westside
the American Powerlifting Federation Senior Nationals to be Barbell and Metal Militia Barbell Clubs. Shortly after this,
held in June. With a qualifying total, he will advance to the Schwanke began his second tour of duty, but now as a
Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. and become part of the member of the Air Force.
elite World Power Lifting Organization. While stationed here, Schwanke devotes nearly all of
Power lifting is a strength sport where competitors break his off duty time to lifting and helping others around the
down into weight classes. The competitions consist of three gym. Instead of going downtown, he focuses on something
events: squat, bench press and the dead lift. In these a bit more positive. “I try to instill the training ethics that I
competitions, the lifter performs each of these events three have learned into others,” said Schwanke. “I look for
times. The highest lift from each is added together to equal a people with the same drive and devotion as myself.” His
total. training philosophies are simple, “be willing to learn proper
Schwanke lifted his personal best Sept.1 at the 8th Army techniques, and if you’re not giving 110 percent, then get
Powerlifting Competition held at Camp Humphreys. He squatted out.”
He shoots...
Seoul American High School sophomore Raidion Fails
(54) hauls down a rebound during Saturday’s game
against Taegu American School at Camp George. The
SAHS Falcons went on to defeat the TAS Warriors 95-68.
The victory boosts the Falcon’s record to 12-4. The high-
flying Falcons will be taking on some heavy-duty active
duty competition this weekend when they compete
against military teams from throughout the peninsula at
the Osan Air Base post-level tournament Saturday and
Sunday.
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Area III units unite to receive new Apache helicopters
Soldiers roll one of nine Apache helicopters off the rear of a civilian ship in Pusan harbor Dec. 1. The helicopters were divided
between two area III units.
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – There are nine new AH-
64A/D Apache Attack helicopters in Area III and
their presence is a testimony to the hard work and
daring of the aviation Soldiers who picked them up
and put them into action at the Port of Pusan
recently.
Soldiers from the 602nd Combat Aviation Support
Battalion, 4th Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, Camp
Humphreys; 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,
Camp Eagle; 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary); 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Brigade; D Company, 58th Aviation Regiment; 164th
Air Traffic Services; 2nd battalion; 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade and the 2/52 General Support
Aviation Battalion all played a role in the delivery
and assembly for flight of the Apaches.
The operation took six days from start to finish.
“It was a joint effort between all of the units
involved,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Haug,
Two of the nine Apaches await maintenance and test flights.
PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER HAUG
602nd ASB Safety NCO. “Every one worked
together to off load the nine Apaches.”
“The advance party, Capt. McClendon and Maj.
Traum, went out to Pusan on Monday, Nov. 27, so
that they could do some staging and get ready to
begin the offloading of the aircraft,” Haug said. “They
planned for possible contingencies making sure that
they had everything we might need to include sleeping
areas, food, and maintenance equipment.”
“We took along two test pilots,” Haug said. “We
had Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark S. Bell, 2/2 CAB
and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel E. Simmons from
the 602nd ASB, as well as crew chiefs and mechanics
from 602nd, 1-2 Aviation (Attack) 4-2 Cavalry.”
Soldiers from Company A, 602nd ASB
accomplished the aircraft refueling operations from
trucks which were brought down from Humphreys
on flat bed trailers, Haug added.
“We also had medical personnel there in case of a
medical emergency,” Haug said. “And we had some
folks from the dining facility come down and set up
a Mobile Kitchen Truck so that we could have hot
meals on the spot. As you see, there are a lot of pieces
that must be organized.”
The helicopters were offloaded from a civilian
cargo ship that had been underway for more than 50
days.
“The blades of the Apache were folded for
transport,” Haug said. “This is a new system. Before,
the blades were always removed and were put in blade
boxes for shipment. Now, they actually fold them up
using a blade stand that is fixed to the helicopters tail
eliminating the need for the extra boxes.
“On Dec.1, teams began taking the helicopters
off the ship, unfolded the blades and started
maintenance,” Haug said. “They continued through
the second when test flights started and everything
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was complete by Monday, Dec. 4, when we
redeployed.
“50 days is a long time for a helicopter to go without
flying,” Haug said. “After 50 days on a ship, things
break on helicopters. They’re real temperamental,
they need to be run at least once every couple of
weeks. That kind of gets the mothballs out of them.”
To take care of any potential problems a CH-47
Chinook flew in spare parts and essential equipment
such as an AGPU generator.
“We also had brought a stabilator down,” Haug
said. “The aircraft arrived complete, but as you run
them up and do your maintenance test flights, you
will find little problems here and there. Of course,
these were older airframes but there wasn’t anything
broken that they couldn’t fix right there on site.”
After the helicopter’s blades were unfolded and
necessary repairs made, it was time for the test pilots
to take the Apaches up for a test flight around the
bay.
“It’s kind of scary for a test pilot because you’re
taking off right over water and these things have
been in storage for 50 days,” Haug said.
“What stuck in my head was one thing,” Chief
Warrant Officer 3 Bell said. “’Just in case I was to
have to make a precautionary landing, I was always
looking to see what cargo ships had the flattest
containers…ahhh there we go, I can set her down
right there.’”
“I think both test pilots, Bell and Simmons, bring
back to life the nostalgia of the old Army Air Corps,”
Haug said. “I think they are reincarnated B-17 Pilots;
you know the kind of guys that could bring a ship in
with half a wing and a prayer. These guys and their
crews just don’t quit until the job is done. I have the
utmost respect for them and what they do.
Maintenance test flights are inherently dangerous, but
to do it over water…wow.
“The fact that they rarely ever do make an
emergency landing is a testament to their maintenance
guys and the airframe itself,” Haug added. “Discovery
Channel recently rated the top ten all time helicopters.
The AH-64 Apache came in first.”
After successful test flights, the Apaches were
divided between two units; 1-2 Aviation and 4-2
Cavalry, with Company B, 602nd handling the
maintenance and hand off duties.
Maintenance crews work to unfold the blades on one of the
Apache helicopters at Pusan port.
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AREA III ETHICS

TRAINING
The Area III Legal Center conducts
required annual Ethics Training
every Thursday for the rest of the
calendar year. Training focuses on
the Joint Ethics Regulation and
particularly on proper uses of
government property, private
organizations, gift giving, informal
funds, and fundraising. Area III
Ethics Training will take place every
Thursday at the Camp Humphreys
Post-Theatre at 1 p.m. Contact Capt.
Graham Smith at 753-3756.
HOLIDAY FOOD
VOUCHERS
A limited number of Holiday food
vouchers will be available for those
in need this holiday season. For
information contact your 1st Sgt. or
the chapel at 753-7274.
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
The Area III Tax Assistance Center
is looking for motivated volunteers
to assist with tax return preparation
for Soldiers and family members in
the coming tax year. Training will be
provided. Hours are flexible.
Interested persons should call 753-
6245.
HAES has “Secret Santa” sale
Deirdre Gilson (left) helps second grader Aubrey McMahan select presents from her list
for her parents and siblings.
By Nancy Turner
HAES Information Specialist
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The
Parent Teacher Organization held
its annual Secret Santa Shop on
NANCY TURNER
Dec. 12 and 13.
This is a fun event for students
each year. Students visit the “shop”
with their class to purchase Christmas
gifts for their family members.
While the students can view
each gift unwrapped, they
actually leave the Secret Santa
Shop with a wrapped present,
ready to be placed under their
Christmas Tree at home or
hidden in their closet until
Christmas day.
It is often difficult for children
to buy presents for their parents
and siblings without their
knowledge. The Secret Santa
Shop allows the children at
Humphreys American Elementary
School to make their own
decision about what gifts they
purchase for their family and pay
for the gifts themselves, in a
protected environment.
Proceeds from the sale go
toward the purchase of items and
services that support unfunded
educational programs of HAES.
Tammy Taliento and Deirdre
Gilson organized the Secret Santa
shop this year for the PTO.
Wr a p p i n g p a p e r f o r t h e
presents was donated by The
Betty L. Simmons, Chapter #166
Order of the Eastern Star.

IG POSITIONS IN
AREAS II/III
The United States Forces Korea and
Eighth Army Inspector General’s
Rags Kids Club Band plays at Camp Humphreys
Office is looking for Officers and
NCOs who desire to become
Inspector Generals in Areas II and
III. You should be in the rank of Maj.
(Branch immaterial) and Sgt. 1st class
(MOS 42A/42L and 92Y) to serve as
Inspectors General.
There is also an opening for an
Inspector General position in the
rank of Capt. (Career Course
graduate and successful Company-
level command) at Camp Humphreys.
For additional information, call
725-6739.

AAFES LOWERS
DECODER PRICE
Effective 1 Dec. The Satellite
Decoder monthly rental price per
month will be reduced from $25 to
$13 .Although outright purchases of
the AFN decoders is not possible in
Korea….this is a significant drop in
price. MIKE MOONEY
Kids of all ages were delighted with a performance by The Rags Kids Club Band at Camp Humphreys Community Activity
HAES SEEKS Center Dec. 7. The band was sponsored by Army Recreation and have a popular children’s television show in the states.
SUBSTITUTE
TEACHERS
You must be a U.S. Citizen and
have a High School Education. Christmas Tree Decorating contest winners announced
Please contact Renee Smith at 031-
691-9527 for more information. Congratulations to the winning units of the Christmas Tree Lane Decorating contest held at Camp Humphreys
Dec. 4. The winners were awarded prize money for their unit funds.
DRIVER’S 1st place 602nd ASB $250 4th place 520th Maintenance Co $50
TESTING MOVED
Drivers’ testing has moved to 2nd place 3-2 GSAB $125 5th place 4-2 Aviation Bn. $50
building 712. Hours of operation are
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3rd place B Co., 532nd MI BN $75
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Force protection exercise tests Wonju Enclave

By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP LONG – A team of evaluators from US
Forces Korea put the Soldiers and civilians of the Wonju
enclave through the paces last week when they staged
an antiterrorism force protection exercise at Camps
Long and Eagle.
Dubbed “Adaptive Focus,” the exercise tests an
installation’s ability to respond to a mass casualty event
or an act of terror, according to Maj. Bruce L. Townley,
the commander of the Wonju Enclave.
Wednesday, Dec 6, saw a mass casualty exercise
on Camp Eagle involving the Wonju enclave fire
department, the Wonju city fire station and medical
support from the Wonju City Hospital.
The scenario involved a vehicle explosion adjacent
to a barracks, with seven fatalities and 11 casualties,
said Cecil Bell, Wonju Enclave executive officer.
The exercise kicked off at 9:30 a.m. and the
explosion happened at 9:50 a.m. said Bell.
“During the force condition that we were under
we had roving patrols,” Bell said. “All vehicles were
supposed to have been moved to a central holding
area. This vehicle suddenly appeared in an area where PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY
it shouldn’t have been and was identified by the roving Medical corpsmen load a casualty into a military ambulance prior to transport to a Wonju civilian hospital.
patrol and reported in. We started to set up our security
perimeter and the Military Police and the fire station
were en route when the vehicle exploded.”
Bell said that immediately after the explosion, there
were five confirmed fatalities and 11 casualties with
injures of all different natures.
“The victims were transported to local hospitals in
Wonju,” he said.
The extent of the damage to property had not been
determined immediately after the blast but appeared
extensive.
Christopher Fletcher, Wonju enclave deputy fire
chief explained that the explosion caused fires in the
barracks building adjacent to the vehicle and in the
vehicle itself.
“We extinguished both fires and rescued the
victims,” Fletcher said. “The damage looks quite
extensive; we’re waiting for DPW to arrive and assess One of the walking wounded awaits evacuation. There were 7 A Wonju city fire truck leaves the scene of the explosion.
the damage.” fatalities and 11 casualties.
The exercise concluded with an out briefing by the
evaluators Friday. Area III Commander Col. Michael
Taliento Jr., said that he felt the exercise was a great
learning experience for the Soldiers and civilians of
camps Long and Eagle.

Han Gae-chong assistant Wonju enclave fire chief.

Assistant Wonju enclave Fire Chief Han Gae-chong checks in Wonju City fire and rescue vehicles wait at the perimeter of the explosion. Local Korean emergency services took an active role
with the command post. in assisting with the mock disaster.
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Exercise tests emergency response skills

Off post agencies
provide assistance
to first responders
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – The Area IV
Support Activity conducted a
“consequence management” exercise in
the Daegu enclave Dec. 5 to evaluate
and validate first responders’ reactions
and procedures for handling
emergencies in the community.
The training involved several events
and stressors culminating in a simulated
bomb explosion that required an
emergency command response to
contain and neutralize the simulated
Area IV firefighters prepare to douse a “vehicle
installation disaster.
engulfed in flames” at the Kelly Fitness Center
“Our intent was to train and exercise
parking lot on Camp Walker during the
selected Area IV mission essential tasks
Consequence Management Exercise
that are related to our ability to respond
conducted Dec. 5. The exercise is used to
to an incident on our installation,” said
evaluate and validate first responders’
Victor Lowe, Area IV Directorate of
reactions and procedures for handling
Emergency Services director. “The
emergencies in the community.
focus for executing this type of training
is the actions and response of the Area on the community, which require us to
IV installation crisis management team ensure that we have properly
and our first responders.” coordinated with all units, agencies and
The exercise began with the receipt facilities within Area IV.”
of a message indicating that Area IV had After being alerted about the possible
been targeted for a terrorist attack. threat, members of the Quick Reaction
According to Lowe, this required a recall Force began conducting random vehicle
of the Installation Crisis Management inspections at Camp Walker’s Gate #6.
Team and a decision by the Area IV Later, an employee using a Status of
Commander, Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr., Forces Agreement registered vehicle –
to heighten the current Force Protection with a “car bomb in the trunk” – drove PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER
conditions. to the parking lot of Kelly Fitness Center Pfc. Paula Flores and Sgt. Cheiqta Johnson, both with Company D, 168th Medical Battalion
“Though this part of the exercise was where the bomb was “detonated.” (Area Support), evaluate and provide comfort to a simulated victim during the exercise.
transparent to most within the Role players, provided by the 501st
community, the lessons learned were Sustainment Brigade, were strewn
invaluable,” Lowe said. “There are around the parking lot with various
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Spc. Antonius Mitchell, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 36th Signal Battalion,
inspects the engine compartment of a vehicle coming onto Camp Walker during the
Consequence Management Exercise Dec. 5. Mitchell was part of the Quick Reaction Force Pfc. Jarrod Wilson, Company D, 168th Medical Battalion (Area Support), checks the pulse of a
positioned at Gate #6 during the morning portion of the exercise. simulated victim outside the Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker.
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Recipes Needed
The Taegu American School’s
Advancement Via Individual
Determination, or AVID, program is
publishing a cookbook as a fundraiser
to assist the students in taking a trip
to the United States to visit colleges
during spring break in April. Anyone
interested in sharing recipes is invited
to do so. All types of recipes from a
variety of cultures are sought. To
submit a recipe, fill out a submission
form, which can be sent via e-mail.
Recipes can be e-mailed to
thelberstine.buford@pac.dodea.edu
or dropped off in the front office at
TAS, no later than Dec. 22. The
proposed cost for the cookbooks will
be $15. For more information about
submitting recipes or ordering
cookbooks, call Thelberstine Barbee
Buford, AVID coordinator, at 473-4354,
or, 010-8671-6926.

Jingle Bell Run

Camp Carroll is hosting a Jingle Bell PHOTOS BY GALEN PUTNAM
5-Kilometer Fun Run/Walk starting Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr., Area IV Support Activity commander, reads “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to a crowd of eager listeners during
at 10 a.m. Dec. 23 at the Crown Jewel the Taegu American School Parent Teacher Organization’s “Day with Santa” Saturday at TAS. The event drew more than 350 kids and adults.
Fitness Center on Camp Carroll.
Registration is 9 – 9:45 a.m.
Participants are encouraged to wear
a seasonal costume and tie some
Day with Santa draws big crowd to TAS
jingling bells to their shoelaces to
capture the holiday spirit. The first
36 participants crossing the finish
line will receive a commemorative t-
shirt. Those with the best costume
and most jingle bells will also receive
an award. Awards will be presented
for first, second and third place in
each category. Categories will
include men’s and women’s
divisions by age. For information,
call Carlos Algarin at 765-8287.

Cub Scouts
Boys in grades first through fifth
grade interested in fun, excitement,
and a great learning experience are
encouraged to join the Cub Scouts.
Weekly meetings will be held at the
Scout Hut (Bldg. S-215, next to the
Taegu American School senior Laura Mydalya Chambers, Taegu American Grace Allen, 4, colors a poinsettia. Arts and
gas station on Camp Walker). For
information, contact Capt. Jason Matoon practices her face painting School Parent Teacher Organization crafts were a popular attraction at the TAS
Hales at 010-6333-0203, or, technique during a lull. Most other activities secretary, cheers and 10 month-old Olivia Parent Teacher Organization Day with Santa
JKHALES95@i-mnet.com. ceased upon Santa’s arrival by fire truck. Moore looks on as Santa arrives. event Saturday at the school.

19th ESC takes Area IV Commander’s Cup

Holiday Lights
To help conserve energy and for
safety, the Directorate of Public
Works asks that the community only
run holiday lights from 5 – 11 p.m.
each day. Only approved, non-
combustible ornaments and
decorations should be used. For
information, call Steve M. Tallman
at 764-4421.
Tutors Sought
Taegu American School is in need
of volunteers who can tutor math 8
– 9:30 a.m. and math and science 2:30
– 4 p.m. daily. Volunteers will be
involved with the Advancement Via
Individual Determination, or AVID,
program. For more information,
contact D.H. Kelley, Child and Youth
Services school liaison officer, at
764-5720.
By Cpl. Cha Hyun-joon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – After a year of
competition throughout Area IV, the 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
is the recipient of the 2006 Area IV
Commander’s Cup for overall sports
excellence and participation.
Brig. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, 19th
ESC commanding general, presented the
trophy to Headquarters and
Headquarters Company Commander
Capt. Jibraun A. Emerson and 1st Sgt.
Steven L. Little, at a ceremony Dec. 4.
The 19th ESC came away with a total
of 115 points to take the championship.
The 36th Signal Battalion took second place
with 48 points. Third place went to the
now defunct 20th Area Support Group
with 45 points. Rounding out the top five
were the 501st Sustainment Brigade with
39 points and the now-departed Company
C, 307th Integrated Signal Battalion with
24 points. A total of 16 units earned 2006
Commanders Cup points.
In each of the 23 potential annual
sporting events, 16 points are awarded
for first place, 13 for second, and third
place garners 11 points. This year,
competition was held in nine sports. The
event starts with basketball season in the
fall and runs through flag football season
the following year.
19th ESC took first place in five events
including; volleyball, racquetball, golf,
ten-miler run, and bowling.
Individual sport results include:
Basketball, 20th Area Support Group
(first place), Company C, 307th
Integrated Signal Battalion (second),
19th ESC (third); Volleyball, 19th ESC
(first), 36th Signal Battalion (second),
Co. C, 307th ISTB (third); Softball,
HHC, 307th Sig. Bn. (first), 501st SBDE
(second), 19th ESC (third); Soccer,
20th ASG (first place), 501st SBDE
(second), 188th Military Police
Company (third); Flag Football, 168th
Medical Battalion (first), 19th ESC
(second), 501st SBDE (third);
Racquetball, 19th ESC (first), 36th Sig.
Bn., (second-tie), 20th ASG (second-
tie); Golf, 19th ESC (first-tie), 607th
Support Squadron (first-tie), 57th
Military Police Company (second);
Bowling: 19th ESC (first), 501st SBDE
(second), 36th Sig. Bn. (third).
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Employment seminar gives job seekers a boost
By Cpl. Cha Hyun-joon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Army Community
Service Employment Readiness Program
conducted its second annual Employment
Awareness Seminar Dec. 4 at the
Evergreen Community Club on Camp
Walker. About 65 family members,
transitioning military personnel and others
seeking employment participated in an
effort to enhance their job search skills
and meet with subject matter experts.
“This event is targeted to family
members and transitioning soldiers to give
them information and awareness in the
areas of employment, education,
volunteer, and the legal aspects of
operating home based businesses and the
Status of Forces Agreement with the host
nations,” said Lettie F. Villarosa, Area IV
ACS ERP manager and event coordinator.
“This program is really helpful for
enhancing employment prospects, job
search skills and interview techniques.”
Presenters from several agencies
shared their expertise with seminar
participants.
Sam Salmeron, education services
officer for the Camp Henry Education
Center, briefed participants on the
importance of education. Toccara Horsey,
contract specialist with the Daegu Branch
of the U.S. Army Contracting Command
– Korea, provided information and
Area IV
CPL. CHA HYUN-JOON
Family member Joshua Weaver demonstrates
how to “dress for success.”
introduced the role of the activity. Kurt
Brunen, Area IV Army and Air Force
Exchange Service general manager,
provided an overview of AAFES and
explained what kinds of jobs there are,
how to apply for jobs, the different types
of employment and benefits.
Seminar participants listened closely to
the presentations and asked the subject
matter experts many questions.
“I came to this seminar to get adequate
information about employment here,” said
Unhui Nguyen, a U.S. civilian who worked
as a hospital administrator in Texas and is
now looking for a job here. “The specific
information from the presenters was very
helpful. I am looking for a job in the same
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field as I have done before but, it is
extremely hard to get one around this
area. There is not much available for the
spouses. There should be more job
positions created.”
Monica Rushing, a civilian who
worked in contracting at Fort Bragg,
attended the seminar while on a “scouting”
mission prior to an anticipated relocation
to Korea. “This seminar is super. I am
getting lots of helpful information
especially on education because that is the
field I am looking for. I also learned what
the needs are to get a certain job.”
Sgt. 1st Class Ronald French, 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary),
is searching for a job prior to his
impending retirement. “This is a very
good opportunity,” he said. “Asking
questions and getting the right answers
on certain employment issues helped my
understanding more clearly. It was also a
great way to meet other people and share
information.”
Since first impressions count a lot in
job interviews, the seminar featured a
“Dress for success” fashion show that
demonstrated how to dress properly for
job interviews.
Charlena Thompson, a Taegu
American High School student, was one
of the models representing how to dress
successfully for a job. “We
demonstrated the appropriate and
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inappropriate ways to dress for a job
interview. As I was practicing for this I
learned that even the little things we
easily forget regarding attire and attitude
are the most important things to prepare
and focus on.”
Carl Reed, Area II Army Career and
Alumni Program manager, provided tips
on job interview skills. He stressed that
the job interview is an important
opportunity to sell oneself to a prospective
employer.
He said it is essential to be well
prepared, paying attention to details such
as personal appearance, punctuality, and
demeanor. “Think of the job interview as
a process of why the interviewers should
disqualify you, not why they should hire
you,” he said. “You have to prepare
yourself by knowing about the company
and showing professionalism. Always
remember to be aware and assertive.”
In addition to the formal portions of
the event, presenters and prospects joined
in a more casual setting to enjoy the
provided lunch and piano entertainment.
Other participating agencies
included the Area IV Civilian Personnel
Advisory Center, Army Career and
Alumni Program, Defense Commissary
Agency, Judge Advocate General
(Legal Office), and Serco, a company
that provides a variety of services to
the Department of Defense.
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CME
Reaching For RAGGS around the parking lot with various
injuries. Spc. Michael Ros and Spc.
James Greenwell, members of the 501st
SBDE’s Medical Platoon, moulaged the
victims and briefed each of them on
what their symptoms and injuries were
for the exercise.
The incident required a response
from military police, fire department and
medical first responders. As they arrived
at the scene, Darrin Carlson, Area IV
fire chief, took charge of the situation
by establishing an on-site Incident
Command Center. This center was used
to ensure integrated coordination among
the responders while they worked to
assess, treat and transport the casualties.
“The exercise gave us an opportunity
to activate our emergency contingency
plans, which included Memorandums of
Agreement with local hospitals and our
mutual aide agreement with the local fire
departments,” Lowe said. “It was a great
opportunity to test these agreements
during the exercise and have both local
ambulance and fire vehicles arrive and
be escorted to the scene to provide
assistance.”
Under the MOA’s Lowe spoke about,
Dongsan Hospital responded to the
exercise with an ambulance and crew;
GALEN PUTNAM and the Daegu Nam-bu Fire Department
Enthusiastic fans reach out to “RAGGS,” leader of the RAGGS Kids Club Band, during a performance Dec. 6 at Kelly Fitness Center on sent one truck along with three
Camp Walker. More than 200 kids and adults attended the show, including a throng of kids who formed a “mini-mosh pit” during the 45- firefighters.
minute, holiday-themed show. The group, which is in the midst of a Pacific tour including Hawaii, Alaska, Okinawa, and Japan, also Lowe said that exercises like these
performed at Taegu American School earlier in the day. The tour marks the RAGGS Band’s third trip overseas to perform for military families. will be conducted more frequently in the
coming months.
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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week

“Where does the tour go?”

Odiro ganun gwangwang imnikka?

Where go the tour does
Vocabulary

capital ‘sudo’

city ‘doshee’

countryside ‘sheegol’

Situation of the Week : Traveling

Week

How much is the guidebook?

Annaechekjja olmaimnikka?

Where does the tour start?

Kwankwangee odiso sijakhamnikka?

Are the meal western or

Siksanun yangshigimnikka, hanshigi Korean?
imnikka?

: Are there group tours to

Jejudo danche yeoheng issumnikka? Jejudo?

Is a tour guide available?

Anti- Kwankwang annewonee issumnikka?

terrorism Chukjeruel bogo seepsumnida.

I would like to see a festival.

exercise tests Korean Expression of the W eek

Week

first Even a monkey falls

from a tree.
Wonsungyido namueso
responders ddeoleojinda.
Even a master makes mistakes.