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Army News Service

PFC. PAUL ESPARZA

FORT BRAGG, N.C. Sgt .

Hasan Akbar , the former 101st

Airborne Division Soldier accused

of the March 23, 2003, grenade

attack on three tents in Kuwait, was

found guilty April 21.

A court-martial panel of nine

officers and six noncommissioned

officers deliberated for 2 and a half

hours before returning the verdict by

a unanimous vote: guilty of two

specifications of premeditated murder

and three specifications of attempted

premeditated murder.

Akbar now faces three possible

sentences: life in prison, life in

prison without the possibility of

parole, or death.

Akbar was convicted of a

grenade attack on three tents in

Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait, that

took the lives of Capt. Christopher

Seifert and Maj. Gregory Stone.

Fourteen others were wounded from

the 101st Airborne Division, FortCampbell, Ky., in the night grenade

attack dur ing the ear ly days of

Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Maj. Richard Patterson, public

affairs off icer for Task Force

Bragg, said that al though

Thursdays unanimous verdict

means Akbar is eligible for the death

penalty, the court must make other

unanimous findings for that penalty

to be imposed.

Patterson said the court must find

unanimously that the Army has

proved aggravating circumstances,

and make a second finding that theaggravating circumstances

outweigh any mitigating factor

raised by the defense.

The sentencing phase was set to

begin at 9 a.m. April 25.

(Editors note: Information

provided by Task Force Bragg

Public Affairs.)

A 2nd Infantry Division Soldier prepares equipment for the 50th Engineer Companys move to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. The unit expects todepart the peninsula for the United States in the middle of May. For related story, See Page 5.

Guilty Akbar

could facedeath penalty

YONGSAN -- Did you notice the

brownish tinge to the air recently? It

is what the Koreans call HwangSa,

meaning Yellow Dust, from the

deserts of China, Mongolia and

Manchuria.

This seasonal phenomenon occurs

intermittently throughout the spring and

is usually seen in the dry spring months

when meteorological conditions allow

the sand picked up from deserts

thousands of miles to the west and north

of Korea to settle on the Koreanpeninsula.

It typically rises to a height of 3 to 5

km before blowing eastward at some

30 meters per second, crossing the West

(Yellow) Sea and arriving in Korea a few

days later.

Unfortunately, the Yellow Dust brings

many problems with it. It can create

Yellow Dust brings health, safety issues18th Medical Command visibility problems for pilots, hinder the

operation of precision machines and

impair the growth of agricultural

products.

For humans, the small dust

particles in the 1- to 10-micron size

can cause respiratory and eye

problems. Lt. Col. Hee-Choon S. Lee,

preventative medicine consultant, 18th

Medical Command, said the dust is

especially dangerous to individuals

with existing respiratory problems.

The effect (of the Yellow Dust) is

to trigger attacks of asthma and worsen(a persons) respiratory status, Lee

said. New research suggesting that

those without asthma may actually

develop asthma when exposed to

particulate pollution such as in the Yellow

dust phenomenon.

To help prevent these problems, the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency See DUSTDUSTDUSTDUSTDUST,,,,, Page 4

issued guidelines for outdoor activity

levels based on measured levels of dust

particles in the air. According to the EPA,

people with heart or lung disease, older

adults and children are at the highest risk,

but everybody should try to minimize

their exposure to this dust phenomenon

as the concentration level increases.

As the dust concentration level climbs

above 200, people with heart or lung

disease, older adults and children should

try to avoid outdoor physical activity,

and everyone else should try to avoid

prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.Levels above 300 are a greater health

concern, and those most at risk should

remain indoors and keep their activity

levels low, while others should try to

avoid all unnecessary outdoor activity.

Lee also suggested taking steps to

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War on Terror 10 years old?MP B lo t t erThe following entries were excerpted

from the past several weeks military police

blotters. These entries may be incomplete

and do not determine the guilt or

innocence of any person.

! Military police were notified of anassault consummated by battery. Preliminary

investigation revealed that two Soldiers were

involved in a verbal altercation which turned

physical, when the first Soldier struck the

second Soldier in the face with a closed fist.

The first Soldier was apprehended and

transported to the MP station where he was

administered a series of field sobriety tests,

which he failed. The two Soldiers were

transported to a local medical facility where

the first Soldier was administered a

command-directed blood alcohol test, with

results pending. The second Soldier was

treated and transported to a local hospital

and treated for a broken ankle and released.

The first Soldier was then transported backto the MP station, where he was released to

his unit. He was later advised of his legal

rights, which he waived, rendering a sworn

statement attesting to the incident. This is

an alcohol-related incident. Investigation

continues by MPI.

! Military police were notified of an

aggravated assault. Investigation disclosed

that a Soldier and an unknown subject were

involved in a verbal altercation, which turned

physical, when the unknown subject

repeatedly struck the Soldier in the face with

an open fist. The Soldier was transported to

a local medical facility for treatment of head

injuries and altered mental status, and then

MEDAVACed to a local hospital for furtherevaluation. The Soldier is currently being

treated for injuries including lacerations to

the back of his head, swelling to the left side

of his face, and small hematoma to the back

of the head and left temple. Investigation

continues by MPI.

! Investigation by military police revealed

that person(s) unknown by means unknown

removed five U.S. dollars from a Soldiers wallet,

which was left unsecured and unattended in

a locker at the post gym. Unknown person(s)

then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The Soldier stated that this is the second time

that this has happened. He stated that he only

put five dollars in his wallet this time to see if

it would happen again. The Soldier rendered a

written sworn statement attesting to the above

incident. A search of the area by The MPs for

subject(s) and or witness met with negative

results.

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By Gary SheftickArmy News Service

(The following is a letter from

Christopher R. Hill, outgoing

ambassador to the Republic of Korea,

to Gen. Leon J . LaPorte, commander,

U.S. Forces Korea.)

Gen. LaPorte,

As I leave my post as ambassador to

the Republic of Korea to take up my new

position in Washington as Assistant

Secretary of State for East Asian andPacific Affairs, I wanted to thank you

and the incredible USFK team for the

work you do in support of this alliance.

Since my arrival last August, I have

Letters to the EditorAmbassador thanksUSFK troops

visited with many of the outstanding

Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who

form U.S. Forces Korea . I have been to

Osan Air Base, Kunsan Air Base, Chinhae

and the DMZ, and also participated in the

Ulchi-Focus Lens exercise.

What is evident in each of my visits is

not only a strong foundation of patriotism

toward the United States and pride in their

jobs, but also a dedication to the US-ROK

alliance that makes this the strongest

partnership I have seen anywhere.

Please convey my appreciation to

every member of USFK for helping

preserve peace and stability here in the

Republic of Korea.

Christopher R. Hill

Assistant Secretary of State

East Asian and Pacific Affairs

Christopher R. Hill

ARLINGTON, Va. Ten years ago today, my old friend

survived the bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building.

Clark Peterson was the only surviving member of hisoffice. A total of 168 people died in the attack on the Murrah

Federal Building, including seven members of the U.S. Army

Oklahoma City Recruiting Battalion.

Clark was a member of the Advertising and Public Affairs

Office of the OKC Recruiting Battalion. He was talking with

the A&PA Chief, John Moss, minutes before the explosion.

His supervisors desk was at the front of the building, near

windows facing the street, and Clark was sitting there discussing

a project. Just moments before the explosion, Clark said he stood

up and walked to his own desk at the rear of the office.

That move saved his life, according to Clark.

As he sat down, Clark turned on his computer. At first, he

thought that he was being shocked by an electrical short in

the computer. But it was the shock wave from a bomb instead

that sent him reeling through the air.Timothy McVeigh had just detonated a homemade bomb

next to the building in a truck filled with thousands of pounds

of ammonium nitrate and diesel fuel.

Clark woke up on a pile of rubble a couple of floors below

where his office had been. He was injured, but said at the time

that the psychological trauma was worse than the physical.

Whenever he closed his eyes to sleep, he said that he saw terror.

John Moss died in the explosion, along with the battalions

newspaper editor, Peggy Holland, and the office secretary,

Karen Carr.

In 1998, upon recommendation of the Recruiting

Command, the Armys Civilian Journalist of the Year Award

was named in honor of Moss and Holland. Every year the

best Army civilian journalist receives the Moss-Holland Award.

Today several survivors of the Oklahoma City terrorist

attack joined about 1,600 others including former President

Bill Clinton and Vice President Dick Cheney at a memorialbuilt on the site of the federal building. All bowed their heads

for 168 seconds of silence beginning at 9:02 a.m., the time of

the explosion April 19, 1995.

For many of those who survived the tragedy, and even for

many involved in the recovery operations, the memories of

that day are still too painful to discuss. It was the worst terrorist

attack in America at the time.

Some even trace the beginning of the nations War on

Terror to the attack in Oklahoma City. But it could also be

said that the enemy there was from within.

McVeigh was a former Soldier who reportedly was

retaliating for an incident exactly two years earlier in Waco,

Texas, when a number of Branch Dividians went up in flames

during a siege by government agents.

Others claim the first terrorist bombing of the World TradeCenter Feb. 26, 1993 began Americas War on Terror.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Schoomaker has said that

the War on Terror actually began with the Iran Hostage Crisis

in November 1979. He participated in a mission that attempted

rescue of the hostages.

Perhaps the chief of staffs vision makes the most sense

when it comes to the roots of the War on Terror. In the

hostage crisis, we were pitted against foreign terrorists, from

nearly the same part of the world where we face them today.

In any case, its clear that the beginnings of the War on

Terror date back much further than Sept. 11, 2001.

It just took that tragic attack to unite us to fight back in force.


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AFN-K Survey

American Forces Korea-Network is

conducting an online survey now

through May 15. The survey,

designed to provide viewers and

listeners the best in programming,is available to all authorized Status

of Forces personnel including

DOD civilians, contractors and

their families throughout South

Korea.

According to Douglas Griff in ,

broadcas t ing director for AFN

Korea, The survey, which contains

58 questions, serves as a primary

ins trument used by AFN-K in

he lp ing us be t t e r gauge the

interests of our varied listening

and viewing audience.

He added, While a number of the

questions address preferences in

music and viewing habits, we wantto emphas ize that our primary

mission is that of providing both

accurate and immediate command

information.

The survey can be accessed online

at www.afnkorea .net , and on

average takes less than 15 minutes

to complete.

Results of the AFN-K survey are

expected to be available by late

summer, with programming changes

anticipated by early fall.

Seoul Schools

Re-registration

Re-registration for all currently

registered students returning to

school and all new kindergarten

students will be May 17-20.

Registration for students

kindergarten through grade 12 will be

at Hannam Chapel Annex May 17.

Students with last name beginning

with A-L may register from 8 a.m. until

noon. Students with names starting

with M-Z register noon to 3 p.m.

Re-registration and registration will

be at the Seoul Americna High School

gymnasium May 18-20. May 18,

students with names beginning with

A-F may come from 8 a.m. to noon;

G-L, noon -3 p.m.

May 19 students with namesbeginning with M-R may register 8

a.m. to noon; S-Z, noon -3 p.m. May

20 registration is open to all students

who have not yet registered.

OES Starlight Ball

Far East District #21, Oklahoma

Jurisdiction, PHA will celebrate the

second annual Order fo the Eastern

Star Starlight Ball May 7. The event

will begin at 6 p.m. at the Naija

Ballroom, Dragon Hill Lodge. Attire

for the event is formal.

For information on the event, contact

the appropriate area coordinator. In

Area I, call Lisa Brown at 010-5847-4088; Area II, (Yongsan) Candy

Johnson, 011-9164-3862 (Osan) Leslie

Chism, 010-7213-9875; Area III, Linda

Rollocks, 010-8695-8064; and Area IV,

Chris Fullard, 010-3141-1837.

See PERSCOMPERSCOMPERSCOMPERSCOMPERSCOM, Page 4

8th PERSCOM Public Affairs

YONGSAN Human ResourceTransformation is coming to Korea when

Col. Michael J. Harris, commander, 8th

Personnel Command, and Command Sgt.

Maj. Carlos Martinez-Rivera

officially case 8th

PERSCOMs colors in an

Inactivation Ceremony

scheduled for June 15 on

Yongsans Knight Field.

Any unit inactivation brings

with it change. In the case of

8th PERSCOMs inactivation

and merger with Eighth Army

G1, however, change brings

with it exciting opportunities. Eighth

PERSCOMs transformation will begoverned by three important factors: The

Army and 8th U.S. Army will remain

committed to Taking Care of its People

with the merging of G1 and AG personnel;

Human Resources support on the

Peninsula will improve; and 8th

PERSCOM and the G1/AG will

implement several new personnel service

support initiatives on peninsula, or

enablers, that will capitalize on the latest

information technology. These enablers

will allow EUSA to offer human resource

services unlike anything available across

the Department of Defense.

These factors will turn PERSCOMsinactivation into a smooth

transformationa merger that blends

PERSCOMs missions and personnel into

a continuous flow of service without

interruptions to the customer or the US-

ROK Partnership Alliance.

With the Transformation of the

8th PERSCOM transformationenhances personnel service

Army, 8th PERSCOM will continue to

provide world class personnel servicessupport with Soldiers who are trained

in their warrior tasks and drills, and who

are ready to fight tonight, up to the day of

its lateral transfer and the casing of its

colors, said Harris. There will be anoverlap time with the merging commands

taking over PERSCOM missions. And

there will not be a gap or interruption in

service to the Soldiers we support or their

commanders, from a readiness

perspective. All Postal and Personnel

missions will continue.

The 8th PERSCOM consists of a

directorate staff, two personnel services

battalions and a headquarters company,

for a total of about 700 Soldiers. The

directorate staff will merge with 8th U.S.

Army G1 to form a consolidated G1/

AG. This merger aligns with emerging

Army Doctrine and is part of anincremental process that paves the way

for the Transformation of all PERSCOM

units and their eventual realignment

under a Human Resource Services

Center.

To enhance HR resources on the

peninsula, the personnel services

battalions, which provide postal and

personnel service for all Soldiers, civiliansand family members in the Republic of

Korea, will realign under the 19th Theater

Support Command, with the EUSA G1/

AG providing technical oversight and

control of theater HR assets.

Some of the new enablers will be

implemented before 8th PERSCOMs

inactivation, and they will continue after

the units transformation. These

initiatives include the introduction of a

new Turbo PCS Web site, installation

of self-service personnel manifest

kiosks at Incheon Airport and Osan Air

Base, distribution of Self Service Human

Resource CDs, and implementation of

a 24 hours per day, 7 days per weekHuman Resources Call Center (24/7 HR

Call Center).

The new Turbo PCS Web site has

been implemented to assist Soldiers in

Korea who are changing duty stations

somewhere outside of Korea. Every

Soldier in Korea has to have a Levy

briefing before receiving orders to his

or her next duty assignment.

Turbo PCS automates the levy

briefing and Soldiers requests for PCS

orders. Soldiers must be on assignment

instructions to access the new site.

Once a Soldier is on AI, all he or she

needs to do is log into the Turbo PCSsite using his or her Army Knowledge

Online user identification and password.

The 24/7 HR Call center and

interactive Web site will offer services

unlike anything available across DOD

... 8th PERSCOM will continue

to provide world class Personnel

Services Support with Soldiers who

are trained in their warrior tasks

and drills ...

Col. Michael J. Harriscommander, 8th PERSCOM

See MUNMUNMUNMUNMUN, Page 4

YAKOTA AIR BASE, Japan Decorum, delegates,ordered the chair of the council.

Model United Nations delegates are familiar with this

command; an order for them to maintain composure and

be quiet in formal session.

The Far East MUN conference, organized by Yokota

High School and Kinnick High School, was held here from

March 28 to April 1.

High school students from Korea, Japan and Guam

gathered in Yokota to represent their assigned country and

debate about issues in selected committees: Security Council,

Economic and Social Council, Permanent Forum on

Indigenous Issues, and Non-Government Organizations.

Delegations from different countries convened for three

consecutive days to discuss selected issues in hope of an

eventual resolution in the form of a written document, calleda Resolution. The resolution outlined measures member

states were urged to follow in order to resolve the issue at

hand. All the delegations cooperation and effort are required

in order to follow through the lengthy process.

We would be stuck in council for nearly seven hours,

discussing and debating on the same issue, sometimes

coming to no resolve, said junior Aimee Miles, Seoul

American High School. But it is important to understand

Model United NationsSAHS students practice diplomacy at far East conference

Chelsea RicketsonSeoul American High School

that the United Nations doesnt create resolutions in a matter

of minutes. This process takes active participation from every

member nation.

MUN sessions may seem drawn-out and wearisome to

Several SAHS students pose for a photo during their trip to Yokota Airbase, Japan, for the Far East Model United Nations conference March 28thru April 1.

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today. The PERSCOM Web site will

seamlessly realign under the newly

formed G1/AG. Soldiers will be able

to access the 24/7 HR Call Center

any time of day for information.

Self-service personnel manifest

kiosks are coming to Incheon

International Airport and Osan Air

Base. These kiosks will enable newly-

arrived US military personnel

whether Army, Navy, Air Force or

Marines to swipe their military

identification cards and register their

arrivals in Korea with their respective

branches personnel database.

The kiosks will store a digital photo

of each newly-arrivedservicemember, facilitating enrollment

in BIDS. When US Army personnel

swipe their ID cards, the kiosks will

also display each Soldiers projected

assignment in Korea via the Soldier

Management System.

The Adjutant General Corps

community in the Republic of Korea

has a proud history of tailoring its

services to meet the needs of the

supported population. Postal and

personnel services have been

provided for Soldiers, civilians and

family members stationed here ever

since North and South Korea signed

the peace treaty consummating an

Armistice to officially suspend

hostilities in 1953.

Now, after 25 years of service,

8th PERSCOM will case its colors

and leave its mark in history as it

transforms to enhance EUSA and the

DOD Human Resources.

For information about 8th

PERSCOMs transformationmission, Web site change, postal

suppor t or personnel services,

contact Sgt . 1st Class Patr icia

Johnson, S1/S5 Public Affairs

Office, at 724-8826 or 724-3732,

or vis i t online at ht tp: / /www-

8perscom.korea.army.mil/, or http:/

/www-hr.korea.army.mil/.

keep the dust out of homes and offices

and to clean off the dust when coming

in from outside. Washing exposed

areas with soap and water after

coming in from the outside is also

recommended, he said.

The Korea MeteorologicalAdministration issues an information

notice at dust level concentrations

above 200, a watch at concentrations

above 300 and a warning at

concentrations above 500.

To minimize the adverse effects of

Yellow Dust, observe the EPA

cautionary statements, wash exposed

parts of the body such as the hands

and face with soap and water aftercoming in from the outside, and seek

medical attention promptly if you

experience adverse health effects.

some people, however, in-depth

discussions are essential, not only to

develop a simple conclusion but rather

a firm and compromising solution.

The sessions could be pretty

tedious when not a whole lot was

going on, but once the debates got

going, I became more engaged in it,

said senior Michael Semple, Osan

American High School.Although MUN delegates surely

practice their speech and writing

skil ls , there are other skil ls ,

experiences and enjoyment derived

from MUN.

In MUN, you learn how to be a

diplomat the art of softening your

speech with euphemisms and

decorating it with formal pretense,

so you can say something

completely offensive, like, Your

country is barbaric and ruthlessly

slaughters innocent people into

something far more acceptable, like,

This country currently struggleswith human rights abuses, said

Miles. Diplomacy is a useful skill,

especiall y when you grow up. MUN

also teaches you patience and

cultivates cultural awareness.

All delegations performing in

session are expected to participate

actively, but the SAHS MUN

program has a reputation for going

beyond expectations.

At the January 2003 Far East

MUN conference held at Kadena Air

Base, Okinawa, Japan,representatives from the United

Nations Association of the United

States of America were impressed

with the SAHS delegates

performance in session and invited

the SAHS team to an international

conference held later that year in

New York City. The SAHS MUN

team attended the international MUN

conference later in May 2003, and

placed f irs t out of 90 schools .

SAHS won the Secretary-Generals

award, which was the highest

award given to any single school.

The Far East MUN conference willbe held at the Yongsan Garrison.

(Editors Note: Chelsea Ricketson

is editor of the SAHS Wingspan.)

MUNMUNMUNMUNMUN from Page 3

In MUN, you learn how to be a diplomat -- the art of

softening your speech ... Diplomacy is a useful skill,

especially when you grow up

Aimee Miles,Seoul American High School. Model U.N. delegate


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The Shinheung College campus, nestled in downtown

Uijeongbu, contains schools for students from kindergarten

through college.E-mail [email protected]

UIJEONGBU Garrison officials strengthened

a relationship with a local Korean school April 19 with

a formal agreement.

Camp Red Cloud Garrison Commander Lt. Col.William Huber signed a memorandum of agreement

with officials from Shinheung College.

This establishes ground rules for mutual aid or

support, Huber explained.

Shinheung College is a

large, private institution in

Uijeongbu. The campus is

comprised of schools for

students from kindergartenthrough college, and includes

the Indianhead International Childrens School.

There are two colleges in the Uijeongbu Enclave,

Huber said. Area I and the 2nd Infantry Division

partner with Kyungmin College, and we support

Shinheung.

Huber said the partnership is in the spirit of theGood Neighbor Program, an 8th U.S. Army initiative.

The agreement establishes that the college and

garrison will meet when they can, and invite each

other to special functions and holiday celebrations.

Well improve relations by inviting members to

social functions, and they will reciprocate, Huber said.A provision also allows American Soldiers to teach

English language skills as volunteers at the school.

By Spc. Stephanie Pearson

Area I Public Affairs

CRC partners with local collegeCRC partners with local collegeCRC partners with local collegeCRC partners with local collegeCRC partners with local collegeShinheung College officials, Dr. Kang Shin-

kyung, founder, and Dr. Kim Pyong-ho, president,

expressed appreciation for the partnership.

It is an honor to have this meeting to promote

friendship between two great institutions, Park said

at the signing. It is also expected that we will have

a beautiful relationship between Korea and America,as well as CRC and Shinheung.

Huber agreed, saying, The agreement we are

signing today is an important

symbol of the friendship

between the United States and

Korea.

The agreement renewed a

four-year partnership betweenthe two institutions. Garrison

signed the first such agreement with Shinheung

College in April 2001.

The importance of the U.S. here is not as

apparent to the younger generations, Huber said.

I think signing this document will show students

we are here to preserve peace and encouragefriendship.

Agreements like these are effective only for the

term of the garrison commander who signs it; Huberis the third commander to enter into the agreement.

This is a great opportunity to go forward and

maintain our strong alliance, he said.SPC. S TEPHANIE PEARSON

We are here to preserve

peace and encourage

friendship. Lt. Col. William Huber

Engineers prepare to depart Camp LaGuardiaEngineers prepare to depart Camp LaGuardiaEngineers prepare to depart Camp LaGuardiaEngineers prepare to depart Camp LaGuardiaEngineers prepare to depart Camp LaGuardia

CAMP LAGUARDIA Area I and 2nd Infantry

Division leaders met April 6 to discuss the issues

surrounding the upcoming move of the 50th Engineer

Company from Camp LaGuardia to Fort Leonard

Wood, Mo.

Were here to identify the standard for which 2ID

will vacate Camp LaGuardia, said Brig. Gen. Charles

A. Anderson, assistant division commander for support.

Anderson said they set the standard with the

previous base closures in Korea, and coined the phrase

clean, functional and empty.

That means that someone can move in and occupy

the base without hesitation or concern of something

not being right, he explained. The biggest challenge

we face is ensuring that the standard is well

understood.

Anderson said the Engineer Brigade Commander,

Col. Rock Donahue and his team have, established a

process that ensures the standard is the same in every

facility we

vacate.

Anderson and

Donahue walked

through the

camp, entering

every building to inspect it and identify what needs to

be done.

The 2nd Inf. Div. plans to host a departure

ceremony sometime in May.

U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Red Cloud, is

responsible for all the real property, service activities

By Spc. Stephanie PearsonArea I Public Affairs

See LaGuardiaLaGuardiaLaGuardiaLaGuardiaLaGuardia, Page 8

I dont expect anything to be

too difficult to overcome in

our timeline.Capt. David Stewart

CAMP CASEY Soldiers from CampLaGuardia have been preparing for their mission

for months.The task get their equipment loaded onto

railcars for movement to Busan, then to the states.All equipment is being prepared to go to Fort

Leonard Wood, said Capt. David Stewart, 50thEngineer Company commander.

The bridge company is in the last stages of theirmovement to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., in themiddle of May.

To get the equipment to Busan, engineers had

to load and secure each piece of equipment ontorailcars; however, the task was not an easy one

for the Soldiers.Theres a lot of work that has to get done,

said Staff Sgt. Keelin Scott, section leader. Wehave to ensure everything is secured on the railcarsand that all movements are done in a safe manner.

To secure the equipment to the railcars, the

Soldiers used chains and shackles. Soldiers alsoplaced chop blocks under each tire of the vehiclesto prevent any kind of movement.

The Soldiers are very focused on safety,Stewart said. They take pride in their equipment

and how it is loaded.To boost morale and help make the workday go

faster, the Soldiers held impromptu competitions

between three sections of railcar loaders to seewho could get theirs loaded in the quickest andsafest manner.

Its a way for us to have a little fun while out

Soldiers load railcarsBy Spc. Chris Stephens2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

See RailcarsRailcarsRailcarsRailcarsRailcars, Page 8

DAVID MCNALLY

A 2nd Infantry Division Soldier prepares equipment for the 50thEngineer Companys move to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.


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Black-Market Hotline

The Black-Market Hotline number has

changed to 738-5118. The number ismonitored by an investigator duringnormal duty hours and switched to a

recorder after hours. If an observationrequires urgent attention, call the militarypolice at 730-4417.

Asian-Pacific Heritage

Celebration

The Camp Casey USO will host anAsian-Pacific Heritage Celebration 11:30a.m. 3 p.m. May 7 at the USO offices.

There will be Asian food sampling, ethnicmusic and dance, and door prizes.

Ordnance Corps

Association Ball

The Ordnance Corps Association willhold its first ball May 26 at the OsanOfficers Club. Cost is $25 per person.Dress is formal attire for civilians and

dress blues for military.

Fashion Show

Better Opportunities for Single andunaccompanied Soldiers is hosting acasual and sportswear, business attire,

and evening formal fashion show 7 p.m.Saturday at the Camp Red CloudCommunity Activity Center.

Family Readiness Group

Kickoff

The 2nd Infantry Division is hosting aFamily Readiness Group Kickoff event 2 3 p.m. Wednesday at Camp Caseys

Hanson Field House. Army CommunityService officials encourage familymembers to get involved in their

sponsors FRG.

Upcoming Concerts

Rock bands Quiet Riot and Skid Rowwill perform outdoor concerts 7 p.m. May14 at Camp Casey and 5 p.m. May 15 at

Camp Stanley.Country music acts Mark Wills andJolie Edwards will perform 7 p.m. May 20at Camp Casey and 7 p.m. May 25 atCamp Stanley.Concerts on Camp Casey will be behind

Primos Club, and concerts on CampStanley will be in the parking lot behindthe commissary.

Volunteer Ceremony

The quarterly Volunteer Awards

Ceremony will be held 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m.May 17 at Camp Red Clouds MitchellsClub. For information, call 732-7277.

Job Fair

Army Community Service and the ArmyCareer Alumni Program are sponsoringa job fair from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. May 18 atCamp Caseys Primos Club. Advanced

Technology Systems, Exchange New CarSales, General Dynamics, Lucas Group,Vinnell Corporation, Wackenhut and the

Calumet Group will be represented.

Hot Stuff Pizza Delivers

Camp Red Clouds Hot Stuff Pizza,located inside the CRC Lanes BowlingCenter, now provides food delivery

services to camps Red Cloud andJackson. For orders, call 732-6458 or 732-9008 between 11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.

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Communities celebrate volunteer weekCommunities celebrate volunteer weekCommunities celebrate volunteer weekCommunities celebrate volunteer weekCommunities celebrate volunteer week

CAMP STANLEY Warrior Country officials celebratedNational Volunteer Week April 20-22 with luncheons at camps

Casey, Red Cloud and Stanley.

It is always great to get a group of people together and

to be able to say thank you for everything you do for us,

said Col. Ross Ridge, 2nd Infantry Division, Division Artillery

commander and Camp Stanley senior tactical commander.

About 40 volunteers and community leaders gathered April

21 at the Pear Blossom Cottage for a luncheon.

Ridge said he truly appreciates what the volunteers do

for the community, adding, We cant accomplish half thethings we need to do in the Camp Stanley community without

your help.

I thought it went wonderful, said Jay Kelker, a retired

first sergeant who works at Camp Stanley and volunteers to

coordinate the newcomers orientation. Its great that all

the commands know about us and recognize us.

Kelker said volunteering is what his Army family has

always done.The Pear Blossom Cottage really did a great job with this

luncheon, Kelker said. By doing things like this, it give usa sense of community.

By David McNallyArea I Public Affairs

E-mail [email protected] Kelker, a volunteer, serves himself a plate of food at the Camp

Stanley Pear Blossom Cottage volunteer luncheon April 21.

CAMP CASEY Warrior Division

Soldiers took a fun approach at

establishing strong friendships between

the United States and Republic of Korea

April 8 with an organizational day.

As part of their day, the 2nd

Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment

Manchus invited children from a localorphanage to take part in the festivities.

It is really good to just bring them

out and have fun with them, said

Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Wentland,

2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment

senior noncommissioned officer.

The organization day was beneficial

for everyone involved, he said.

Unaccompanied Soldiers benefited

from the interaction with childrenbecause they were reminded of what

they fight for, Wentland said.It reminds them of their own kids

or little brothers and sisters that they

Warriors take children under wingsBy Pfc. Giancarlo Casem2nd Infantry Public Affairs

DAVID MCNALLY

A Warrior Division Soldier wrestles with a child from My Home Orphanage inside an inflatable

bounce house April 8 .

are missing, he said. It is important

for them to be reminded of why they

are here.

One of the major highlights of the

day was the kimchee donation.

The Manchus organized the acquisition

of over a thousand heads of cabbage.

Soldiers and volunteers from the Sarang

Hwe community group spent the wholeday preparing kimchee to be donated.

The Soldiers and children had fun as

they slid down slides and wrestled each

other inside an inflatable bounce house.

It is a lot of fun, said Spc. Justin

Allred, Company E, Task Force 2-9.

We are really enjoying ourselves.

This was Allreds first organizational

day with any unit.My old unit never had anything like

this; it is a really good thing, Allred said.

The Soldiers threw frisbees and

played catch with the children. Theyalso had an opportunity to watch a

traditional Korean dance performed by

the Han Eo Ul dance team from nearby

Chung Bo Industrial High School in

Dongducheon.

After the dancers performance,

children from the orphanage sang and

danced for the Manchus. The Soldiers

gave the children a very affectionate

ovation after their performance.

The Soldiers cordially welcomedthe opportunity to share their time with

the orphanage.

It feels good to provide for them

and show them a good time, said Pfc.

Scott Stein, A Co., Task Force 2-9.

It is also really important for Korean

citizens to see us with the children.

It gives us a better understanding to

live with them and understand them.The Manchu Soldiers invited

Soldiers from their partner unit, the

Republic of Korea Army 107th

Mechanized Infantry Battalion, for afriendly soccer game.

Wentland said it was important for

the Soldiers of both countries to be able

to come together in an environment

other than a training exercise.

Normally, they would only seeeach other in a training environment,

Wentland said. It is good for them

to see each other in a different way.

It is important that they see us not just

as a coalition partner, but as friends.

Wentland said that it is important

for other people to see that his Soldiers

genuinely care for people.

Inviting the orphanage to theManchus organization day is just one

of the many events the unit holds for

the children, Wentland said.

We take them out on trips and we

have some Soldiers go and teach them

English, he said.

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Soyosan offers challenging trailsSoyosan offers challenging trailsSoyosan offers challenging trailsSoyosan offers challenging trailsSoyosan offers challenging trails

S

oyosan National Park offersWarrior Country hikers and

nature lovers a place to explore.The park, a little more than 2 miles

from the Camp Casey main gate, has a

variety of trails leading to craggy

mountain peaks, picturesque waterfalls

and ancient Korean cultural sites.

After paying a small entrance fee,

hikers walk about a mile up a paved road.

The first stop is a picnic area nearthe foot of a 25-foot waterfall. It is

the last place on the trail without going

up stairs. It is also the start of

challenging trails, which take

adventurers through the peaks and

valleys of Soyo Mountain.

Chajaeam is a Buddhist temple to

the left of the trail after the firstwaterfall. It was founded in A.D. 660.

By David McNallyArea I Public Affairs

Two miles from the Camp Casey main gate visitors to Soyosan National Park pass under aunique mountain-shaped gate.

Head Monk Do-am greets visitors to Chajae

Temple, a must-see stop on the trail.

A traditional Korean gate arches over the pathway toward the Soyosan hiking trails. Along the

road there are restaurants and snack shops.

Jagged peaks, steep climbs and magnificent vistas are the rewards for a hike through Soyosan National Park .

A scenic waterfall cascades into a clear pool

of mountain water.

Historical markers tell the story of the

temple in English and Korean.

This mountain is like a little

Kumgang Mountain, said Chajaeam

Head Monk Do-am. Even though it isnot as big, it has everything.North Koreas Kumgang Mountain

is regarded by many as the most scenic

peak on the Korean peninsula.

Soyosan has many little

waterfalls, Do-am said. Like

Kumgang, it also has scenic ravines,

caverns and rocky cliffs.

Do-am said many Americans from

the nearby Camp Casey Enclave hike

through Soyosan National Park.There are different hiking trails

which take anywhere from one and a

half to 4 hours to complete, he

explained. Thats why this is a favorite

hiking place for both Koreans andforeigners.

Each hiking course has beautiful

scenery, said Park Sang-ho, Chajaeam

business manager. There are noproblems for Americans to visit here.


PHOTOSBY DAVID MCNALLY


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LaGuardiaLaGuardiaLaGuardiaLaGuardiaLaGuardia from Page 5and support facilities on the installation,

said Lt. Col. William Huber, U.S. Army

Garrison, Camp Red Cloud commander.

Departing units will remove all tactical

equipment and turn in all installation

property. Anything the unit is unable to

take or turn in becomes ours to dispose

of in the proper manner.

Capt. David Stewart, 50th Engineer

Company, said walk-throughs are a

standard part of the departure process

and this one was very successful.

Its always a best-case scenario

when you can get all the parties together

to identify what their responsibilities

are, in terms of the work that still needs

to be done to vacate the camp, he said.

Stewart explained about their

primary duty to pool resources

together.

We have to clean all the installation

facilities and sterilize buildings, barracks

and the camp grounds, he said.

He said he is confident his troops will

finish their part in time.I dont expect anything to be too

difficult to overcome in our timeline,

he said. Weve got a lot to do on the

camp, but weve got motivated Soldiers

to get the job done.

Anderson said he will conduct a

second walk-through after the unit

departs.

We do it to ensure the standards we

achieve are second to none, he said.

Rows of 50th Engineer Company vehicles stand ready to move out. The unit will formally depart

Camp LaGuardia sometime in May. The camp is located in the center of Uijeongbu.

Chris Bradford, club manager (right), briefs Brig. Gen. Charles A. Anderson, 2nd Infantry Division

assistant division commander for support at Camp LaGuardia April 6.

SPC. S TEPHANIE PEARSON

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here, said Pfc. Neil Coon. It helpedwith our teamwork and made the day

more enjoyable.

To get ready for the rail-loadingoperation, the engineers went through

thorough rehearsals of what theywould do.

We wanted everyone to knowwhat they had to do when we had

to do it for real, Stewart said. Wedidnt want to have to waste any

time re-teaching them on what

tasks had to be accomplished for us

to do the job.

When asked what the best part about

the job is, Scott said it was seeing thetrain roll off with their equipment.

Once the train rolls out, we

know the task was accomplished to

standard, he said. And that makes

everyone happy.

DAVID MCNALLY


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YONGSAN Over the years, I have

learned as a Soldier and leader that the U.S.

Army takes care of its own. In Area II, we

continually do our best to improve the quality

of life for you, our customers military,

civilian and contractor personnel, and your

families.

Because getting feedback from you is

important, I have taken steps to reinvigorate

and redesign one tool that we use to get

feedback from

you the

I n t e r a c t i v e

C u s t o m e r

Evaluation system,

or ICE. This user-

friendly, web-

based customer

comment card

system replaces

the traditional

customer comment card. You can accessICE either through one of the many terminals

located throughout Area II, including the

Defense Commissary Agency, Army and

Air Force Exchange Services, Collier Gym,

and 121 General Hospital.

Additionally, you can access ICE at our

new Area II Web site through your

computer at work or home (http://

ice.disa.mil/).

Heres what has changed. The list of

service providers has been updated to

include our directors and senior managers

to ensure that when you send an ICE

comment, it is handled directly by someone

who is in the position to take corrective actionand get back to you with an answer quickly.

Individual service providers are also

modifying the questions on the Web site in

order to better understand whats important

to you and how well we have delivered the

service. In turn, we will closely monitor

trends in customer feedback to determine

activities that are highly valued by customers.

However, I need your help in a few areas.

When you receive a service that makes

you happy, send us a comment. We do a

lot of good things in Area II, but never hear

back from our customers. Positive and

negative feedback is important to us.

Got a good idea and dont know how to

get it to me? Send it through ICE. Whenyou receive a service that could use some

improvement, we need to know specifically

what needs to improve and how we can

contact you to get more information. Our

biggest constraint in making changes is the

lack of specific information customers

Listening tocustomerswith ICEBy Col. Timothy K. McNultyCommander, Area II Support Activity

McNulty

See ICEICEICEICEICE, Page 11

YONGSAN

Any person

that volunteers to

help other people

out is doing so

because they

find joy in

helping others,said Spc. Erik

McCulley, multi-media specialist with

Korea Regional Office Visual Center, 1st

Signal Brigade.

McCulley is referring to Korean

university students who volunteer their

time to help with Michael Lees

Saturday Tour Program. To them

helping Americans learn about their

culture brings them joy, he said.

Since last year, more than 30 Korean

students, like Park Eun-ju, a junior at

Kookmin University, have dedicated their

personal time to volunteer in the program.

I like to volunteer and I have beenenjoying it, said Park, who has been a

volunteer for more than a year with the

Saturday Tour Program and Korean

language class. I learned a lot about

American culture and made a lot of

good American friends.

Graduate students Kim Yee-kyoung

and Yun Jeong-hee, decided together to

volunteer to learn about American

culture and improve their English

speaking skills.

I want to learn the American

culture and improve my spoken

K o r e a n s t u d e n t s h e l pK o r e a n s t u d e n t s h e l pK o r e a n s t u d e n t s h e l pK o r e a n s t u d e n t s h e l pK o r e a n s t u d e n t s h e l pb r i d g e c u l t u r a l g a pb r i d g e c u l t u r a l g a pb r i d g e c u l t u r a l g a pb r i d g e c u l t u r a l g a pb r i d g e c u l t u r a l g a pGood Neighbor Program embodies the spirit of VolunteerismBy Chief Warrant Officer Teddy C. Datuin1st Signal Brigade

English, said Yun, a student at

Kookmin University.

For me I have a good chance

to meet American friends and the

chance to understand American

culture, such as the American

language and lifestyle, said Kim.

And I think more Korean university

students and more Americans should

join the Saturday Tour Program.Spirit of Volunteerism

The spirit of volunteerism is an age-

old act embodied by all nations from

around the world, especially in America.

According to the Bureau of Labor

Statistics of the U.S. Department of

Labor, more than 64 million Americans

volunteered at least once in Fiscal Year

2004; representing nearly 29 percent

of 16-year-olds and older.

In 2003, Gen. Leon LaPorte,

commander, U.S. Forces Korea,

implemented the Good Neighbor

Program to engage in various

volunteer endeavors like English

language tutoring, cooperative

humanitarian and conservation

projects, adopt-a-school programs,

orphanage sponsorship, and

participation in local Korean-American

Friendship associations.

Our Good Neighbor programs

across the peninsula will strengthen

our Republic of Korea - United

States All iance throughcomprehensive programs that

actively engage the local community,

government, media, business,

university, school and military in

order to provide public

understanding and

appreciat ion of

our mission on the

peninsula, said

LaPorte.

The common

reason why

Korean university

students volunteer

for the Americancommunity in

Yongsan is their

desire to better

understand the American culture and

to share their culture, said Lee, the

lead coordinator of the Saturday

Tour Program.

For information on the Korean

language class and the Saturday Tour

Program, call Michael Lee at 738-7999

or email [email protected].

Our Good Neighbor Programs

across the peninsula will strengthen

our Republic of Korea - United States

Alliance through comprehensive

programs... Gen. Leon LaPorte

U.S. Forces Korea commander


Above: Students of Michelle Shorts age 3-5 dance group, Skys Unlimited, perform SwanLake in front of parents and friends at the 23rd annual Community Fun Fair, April 23. Theevent also included performances by the 6-9 age group, a solo performance by CandiceJohnson, 11, a magician and the blues band Bluefrog.Left: Tommy Song, the best magician in Yongsan, flourishes two scarves as part of hisincredible act.

Come Out & Play!Come Out & Play!Come Out & Play!Come Out & Play!Come Out & Play!

PHOTOS BY SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK


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Korean Festival

The ROK Ministry of Culture and

Tourism will host a Korean festival at

the H-208 Helipad Site, located

immediately east of Gate 17 Sunday. The

festival will be from 1 -6 p.m. There willbe performances by tae kwon do experts,

Korean dancers and Korean pop

singers, and childrens activities.

Parking is not available at Gate 17, so

attendees are encouraged to walk. The

Ministry of Culture takes ownership of

the helipad Sunday, in preparation of

transforming the site in to the grand

entrance for the new National Mesuem

of Korea.

Area II Web site

For information about Area II, log on tohttp://www-eusa-7.korea.army.mil/area2.

Area II InternshipProgram

The Area II Commanders Internship

Program is looking for college students

to attain practical and professional

experience and organizations to take

part in the program to provide

opportunities to the students. For

information, call 738-7355.

AFCEA Scholarship

The Armed Forces Communications

and Electrnoic association is offering

scholarships to unmaried children of

active-duty Resrve, National Guard

and retired military personnel.

Applicants must be under the age of

23 and must be enrolled or planning to

enroll full time in the fall of 2005 in an

undergraduate program of study in the

area of communications, enringeering

or sciences, leading to a bachelors

degree at an accredited college or

university.

Applicants must also submit a 500-

word essay. All documents must be

mailed to:

Carolyn Cooper

HHC, 1st Signal Brigade

Unit 15271 Box 195

Apo AP 96205-5271

For information, call Cooper at 010-

3132-3466

NEO Exercise

The Courageous Channel NEO exercise

will be conducted through Sunday in

Area II. All military, emergency essential

DoD civilian family members, non-

essential DoD civilians, invited

contractors and technical

representatives are required to

participate. Evacuation control centers

at Collier Field House and Hannam

Village Chapel will be in operation from

6 a.m. - 8 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday. For information, call 738-3291

or 738-3429.

Community Health FairCommander, Area II Support Activity,

and 18th Medical Command will host a

Community Health Fair 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday in the 121st General Hospital

front parking lot. There will be booths

providing health information along

with entertainment, food and prizes.

For information, call 737-7426.

YONGSAN Law Day is an annual

event hosted by the American Bar

Association, and it is held every May 1.

The purpose of Law Day is to educate

the public about our legal heritage and how

the rule of law makes is possible for

democracy to exist. This week, we will

discuss how juries helped win Americas

independence. After reading the article

below, imagine the kind of changes you

could make by serving on a jury panel.

And remember to mark your calendar for

the upcoming May 7 Law Day 5K race at

Collier Gym starting at 9:30 a.m.

Juries Helped Win AmericasIndependence

Juries were at the forefront of the

American colonists struggle for

independence. Some local juries refused

to convict people who violated unpopular

British laws.

The Zenger Trial

In 1735, the English authorities

charged a New York newspaper printer,

John Peter Zenger, with publishing articles

critical of the government. The judge, who

was sympathetic to the king, told the jury

that under English law the very fact of

printing the critical articles was enough

to convict the printer. It didnt matter if

they were true or false. Zengers lawyer,

Andrew Hamilton, had a different view

Celebrate Law Day on May 1, 2005: PART III

Capt. Joon K. Hong

legalkeepin it

legalkeepin it

of the jurys role. He told them that they

are to see with their own eyes and to

make use of their own consciences in

judging their fellow subjects. He said

they should acquit Zenger if they found

that the statements he printed were not

false.The jury did acquit him. Gouverneur

Morris, one of the Founders, later wrote

The trial of Zenger was the germ of

American freedom, the morning star of

liberty.

Juries as a Focus of Controversy

In response to cases like this, the

British set up special courts that did not

use juries. This became one of the major

complaints of the colonists against the

British as America moved toward

revolution. The Declaration of

Independence castigates the British king

for depriving us in many cases, of the

benefits of trial by jury. The commitmentof the colonists to trial by jury guaranteed

that it would be an important feature of

the new republic.

Juries in the Constitution

To prevent oppression by the

government, the founders made trial by

jury one of our great constitutional

guarantees. Trial by jury in both civil and

criminal cases is explicitly granted by the

Sixth and Seventh Amendments to the

U.S. Constitution and is also guaranteed

by every state constitution. In the words

of Thomas Jefferson, trial by jury [is]

the only anchor yet imagined by man by

which a government can be held to theprinciples of its constitution.

Focus Questions

In colonial America, the jury

gained its reputation as a bulwark

of liberty for standing up to laws

imposed by the Crown. The

colonists had no voice in making

these laws, so the jury was their

main chance to be heard. But now

we do elect the legislators who

make the law. Do you think the

jury still plays an important role

as the protector of our liberties?

Why or why not?

2005 Law Day Proclamation

Whereas, Law Day is acelebration of our great heritage

of liberty, justice, and equality

under law; Whereas, one of the principles

we fought for in the Revolutionary War

was the right to trial by jury. The

Declaration of Independence pointed out

that George III had deprived Americans,

in many cases, of the benefits of trial

by jury; Whereas, a jury of ones peers

is a cornerstone of American democracy.

Along with voting, its one of the main

ways people take part in the public life

of this nation; Whereas, trial by jury is

guaranteed in the Fifth, Sixth, and

Seventh Amendments;

Whereas, jurors decide whether

defendants are guilty or not guilty, liable

or not liable;

Whereas, the decisions that jurors make

affect millions of lives everyday and have

a profound impact on our economy and

our society. By entrusting jurors from the

community to decide legal cases someof them involving millions of dollars or

life and death issues we reinforce our

belief that everyday people can make the

right decision, that we are an open,

democratic government; and

Whereas, few activities in our civic

life provide such a direct contact with

our democracy as does jury service;

Now, therefore, as we celebrate Law

Day 2005, we acknowledge the central

role of juries in American life, and we

recognize the importance of educating

our fellow citizens about the rewards and

benefits of jury service.

NOW THEREFORE, I, ColonelDaniel F. McCallum, of the U.S. Army

Judge Advocate General Corps. of

United Nations Command/United States

Forces Korea, do hereby proclaim

Sunday, May 1, 2005, as Law Day. I urge

the citizens, schools, businesses, and

media of Yongsan, Korea to use this

occasion to dedicate ourselves to preserve

and strengthen the jury system.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have

hereunto set my hand this 1 day of April,

in the year of our Lord two thousand

and five, and of the Independence of

the United States of America, the two

hundred and twenty-ninth.

The Staff Judge Advocate, Colonel McCallum signs2005 Law Day Proclamation.

Col. Timothy K. McNulty, Area IISupport Activity commander, honorstwo Korean National Policemen, Cpl.Kim, Bo-Hyun and Pfc. Kim, HoonApril 21, for their efforts to save anAmerican Soldier. The two KNPsextricated a USFK family memberfrom danger following an automobileaccident near Gate 37 March 17.

Area II Honors Heroic KNPsArea II Honors Heroic KNPsArea II Honors Heroic KNPsArea II Honors Heroic KNPsArea II Honors Heroic KNPs

PFC. SEO KI-CHUL

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ICEICEICEICEICE from Page 9

YONGSAN During a ceremony April 20,

the 1-52nd Aviation Regiment bid fa rewell to theKorean Augmentation to the United States Army

Soldiers before the American unit redeployed toFort Wainwright, Alaska, in support of the U.S.

Armys transformation process.

Our [KATUSA] Soldiers made a very good

unit, said 17th Aviation Brigade Commander Col.David Abramowitz. Our unit departing will very

well learn how muc h the KATUSA Soldier meant

to this unit when they get to Alask and they dont

have them anymore.

AAAAAv ia t ion un i t b ids fa rewe l l to Kv ia t ion un i t b ids fa rewe l l to Kv ia t ion un i t b ids fa rewe l l to Kv ia t ion un i t b ids fa rewe l l to Kv ia t ion un i t b ids fa rewe l l to KAAAAATUSAsTUSAsTUSAsTUSAsTUSAsBy Pfc. Seo Ki ChulAreaII PublicAffairs

The redeployment necessi tated theredistribution of the battalions 42 assigned

KATUSA Soldiers across the pe ninsula.

Those KATUSA Soldiers who have time

remaining on their commitments will transition

from K16 to other units withi n Eighth U.S. Armyofficials said.

I have been with the 1-52nd Aviat ionRegiment for more than a year since joining the

U.S. Army, said KATUSA Soldier, Cpl. Kim Hyun

Geun. Its a pity that I should be separated from

my KATUSA Soldiers. KATUSA Soldiers are awarded a medal by Lt. Col. Fred V.Manzo Jr.,commander, 1-52nd Aviation Regiment, for theirdedication to the unit.


E-mail Kichul.Seo@ korea.army.mil

PFC. SEO KI-CHUL

tell us they are unhappy, but dont provideenough specific information for my

managers to make improvements. Leaving

your name and contact information will help

us improve service to you, as well as for

others.Further, we have found that many ICE

terminals located throughout Area II

installations are not being used, and the cost

of maintaining them outweighs the benefit.But before I

remove one,

I need toknow if that

terminal is

important to

a large

number of

customers.

So I needyour help. If

one of the

fo l lowing

terminals we have listed in the table isimportant to you, please send us a

comment. You can access the Area II

Community Web page at http://ice.disa.mil/

, and then type Area II into the searchengine. Click on Area II and then click

the link titled, Site Suggestions, Questions

and Comments at the bottom of the pageand type in the name and location of the

terminal you think is important and how

often you use this terminal. I will make

sure we review all input before we make

our final decision of removing any of the

selected terminals in the table.

To encourage your participation and getyour ideas for improvement, during the

month of May the Directorate of Morale,

Welfare and Recreation is sponsoring a

drawing. To be eligible for the drawing,you need to submit a recommendation for

improvement along with your contact

information through ICE.

Recommendations without contactinformation will be disqualified. The prizes

are three $25 gift certificates.

Again, I encourage every military, civilian,contractor and family member to take an

active role in improving the delivery of our

programs. ICE is a great way to let us know

how we are doing and giving us suggestions

for improvement. Our commitment is to

continually improve quality of life for you in

Area II and Yongsan, and to make this TheAssignment of Choice in Korea.


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The 1st KSC

Performance

KSC performance club will host A

Streetcar Named Desire 6 p.m.

Wednesday - Thursday at BalboniTheater to foster good neighbor-to-

neighbor relations between USFK

and KSC. For information, call 723-

4736.

Home School

Conference

IDEA, The home schooling and

correspondence program of the

International Foundation, will host

a Home School Conference 1 - 5

p.m. May 7 at the South Post Chapel,

Room 201. For information, call 010-

8671-6561 o r e -ma i l

[email protected].

6th Annual Playaz Ball

CSC Productions will host the Sixth

Annual Playaz Ball 8 p.m. - 3 a.m. May

13 at Main Post Club. For information,

call 010-3149-2360 or 010-8671-4619.

Good Neighbor English

Camp

T he U . S . Forces Korea Good

Neighbor program hosts an English

Camp May 17 21 in Yongsan to help

immerse Korean youth into an English

language family environment. For


3rd PCS Garage Sale

The Third Annual PCS garrage sale

will be 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 21 beside

the point upper parking garage. For


12-Week Weight

Management

Yongs an Weigh t Suppor t Group

hosts a 12-week weight management

program. All participants can learn

how to burn fat, shrink fat cells, and

lose weight. For information, call 010-

8671-7461 o r e -ma i l

[email protected].

The Thrift shop looks for

volunteers

The Secondhand Rose Thrift Shop is

looking for volunteers. The opening times

are 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday and Saturday

and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday. For


Exhibitions and Festivals

3rd World Ceramic

Biennale

The Third World Ceramic Biennale

wi l l be he ld w i th the theme o f

Ceramics: The Vehicle of Culture for

58 days through June 19 in Icheon,

Yeoju and Gwangju. For information,

call 031-631-6504.

6t h Annual Hwaseong

Piety Marathon

Hwaseong City Hall and Korean-

American Partnership Association

will host the Sixth Annual Hwaseong

Peity Marathon. U.S. Forces Koreapersonnel are invited to participate

a t 8 :30 a . m. M ay 8 a t Suwon

Unive rs i ty S tad ium. Bus

transportation is available for all

participants. The Bus departs Osan

Off i ce rs C lub a t 7 :30 a . m. For

information, call 011-745-2989.

Korean Traditional

Music and Dance Classes

for Foreigners

Classes of Korean traditional music

and dance for foreigners will be every

Sa tu rday th rough J une 4 a t the

Na t iona l Cen te r fo r Korean

Community NewsTradi t ional Performing Arts . For

information, call 580-3054 or log on

to www.ncktpa.go.kr.

Seoul Selections MovieScreening

The Seoul Selections movie screening

will be held every Saturday in Seoul

Selection bookshop. For infomation, call

734-9564 or log on to www.

seoulselection.com.

Spirit Warrior 2005

Spirit Warrior 2005, A Warriors Truth

will be Friday - Saturday at South Post

Chapel. Free food and lodging is available

for attendees traveling to Area II. For

information, call 738-4043/723-8716 or e-mail [email protected].

Habitat for Humanity

Yongsan South Post Chapel is looking

for a caring and hard-working individual

to take over as a coordinator for its

Habitat for Humanity-Korea program to

build several apartments in Chuncheon

for needy families. For information, call

725-4408 or 010-3132-9825.

Submitting to TMCW

To submit items to Area II Community

News, send all pertinent information to

[email protected].

Community Events,Classes and Meetings

Religious activities


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By Master Sgt. Lek Mateo

Army News Service

TALLIL, Iraq -- Hundreds of

runners traded their combat boots for

running shoes to compete in the

inaugural Iraq / Boston Marathon held

at the large air base here April 20.

The event was held in conjunction

with the prestigious Boston Marathon

that normally has thousands of runners

competing in the grueling 26.2-mile

race.

A loud crack of the starting gun

signaled the start of the race in Iraq for

the small mass of runners.

As colossal U.S. Air Force C-130

Hercules cargo aircraft roared overhead

during takeoff, runners slowly

meandered through the course located

within the confines of razor-sharp

triple-strand concertina wire and heavilyarmed guard towers protecting the base.

The route took the runners by one

of Iraqs archaeological treasures, the

Ziggurat of Ur, a 4,000-year-old

Sumerian temple that rises

approximately 50 feet above the desert

floor of the Euphrates Valley.

Capt. Rodney T. Freeman, of York,

Maine, and an artillery officer of the New

Hampshire Army National Guards

197th Field Artillery Brigade, is

responsible for overseeing the Morale,

Welfare and Recreation programs for

the military and civilian personnel

Runners go distance at Boston Marathon in Iraq

stationed at the base.

Freeman said he coordinated the event

with the Boston Athletic Association as a

way to give all the servicemembers a

small taste of home and to take their mind

away from the combat zone.

I contacted the BAA about the idea

of running our marathon at the same time

that the 109th Annual Boston Marathon

is taking place back at home, Freeman

said. They were very supportive of

the idea and that is how this event got

started.

Freeman added that the BAA and the

Outdoor Life Network, which

incorporated footage of the Iraq

Marathon with their television broadcast

back in the United States, went above

and beyond in making the event

complete by providing official Boston

Marathon medals, certificates and T-

shirts for the participants.

It is phenomenal to see the

overwhelming show of support by the

people back at home for our servicemen

and women to include the multitude of

volunteers here at the base who help

make this event a reality. Freeman said.

Although the race was non-

competitive, all of the runners gave their

personal best to test their will and

endurance against time and distance.

Army Sgt. Luis A. Soto, of Morovis,

Puerto Rico, and a Soldier of the 89th

Transportation Company based in Fort

Eustis, Va., finished in three hours and three

seconds, taking first place in the race.

Soto , who will return home in a few

weeks, said for him it was a very specialaccomplishment because he not only ran

the Boston Marathon but also did it in Iraq.

Every runner, no matter what

distance they run, always looks to run

a full marathon to see what they are

made of, Sota said. Now I can say

that I am a runner after having

completed a full marathon on my own

and that is something that I will always

remember.

(Editors note: Master Sgt. Lek

Mateo serves with the 56th Brigade

Combat Team Public Affairs Office,

Texas Army National Guard.)

Sgt. Luis A. Soto of the 89th Transportation Company based at Fort Eustis, Va., finished in threehours and three seconds, taking first place in Iraqs Boston Marathon.

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Apr i l 29 - May 5Apr i l 29 - May 5Apr i l 29 - May 5Apr i l 29 - May 5Apr i l 29 - May 5

No Show

The PacifierPG

No Show

Because of

Winn-Dixie PG

No Show

No Show Man of the

House PG-13

No Show No Show No Show

No Show

Assault on

Precinct 13 R

White NoisePG-13

BoogeymanPG-13

The Wedding

Date PG

Amityville

Horror R

Sahara PG-13

Because of Winn-Because of Winn-Because of Winn-Because of Winn-Because of Winn-DixieDixieDixieDixieDixie ---------- A 10-year-oldgirl, abandoned by hermother when she wasthree, moves to a smalltown in Florida wirh herfather, a preacher. She alsoadopts a stray dog whomshe names after the localsupermarket where shefinds him. With her goofypooch by her side, shemeets an eclectic group oftownspeople, and re-kindles an almost lostrelationship with her father.

Beauty Shop --Beauty Shop --Beauty Shop --Beauty Shop --Beauty Shop -- GinaNorris is a long way fromthe Barbershop - shesmoved to Atlanta so hergifted daughter can attenda prestigious music schooland made a name forherself at a posh salon. Butwhen her egotistical bosstakes credit for her work,she leaves the salon toopen a shop of her own.Gina buys a rundown salonand inherits a motley groupof headstrong stylists, acolorful clientele, and a sexy

piano-playing electrician.Its a rocky road to fulfillingher dreams, but you cantkeep a good woman down.

Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Cursed PG-13

Coach CarterPG-13

Hitch PG-13

Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Hitch PG-13 Hitch PG-13

Sahara PG-13 The PacifierPG

The PacifierPG

Sahara PG-13

MissCongeniality 2

PG

Assault on

Precinct 13 R

The PacifierPG

Alone in the

Dark R

Cursed PG-13 The PacifierPG

Alone in the

Dark R

Sahara PG-13

The PacifierPG

No Show

Hide and SeekR

ConstantineR

ConstantineR

Man of the

House PG-13

Man of the

House PG-13

MissCongeniality 2

PG

Man of the

House PG-13

Man of the

House PG-13Cursed PG-13 Cursed PG-13

Amityville

Horror R

Amityville

Horror R

Hitch PG-13 Cursed PG-13 Amityville

Horror R

Man of the

House PG-13

Man of the

House PG-13

Amityville

Horror R

The PacifierPG

AmityvilleHorror R

AmityvilleHorror R

AmityvilleHorror R

Cursed PG-13 Cursed PG-13 Man of theHouse PG-13

Man of theHouse PG-13

Because of

Winn-Dixie PG

Because of Winn-

DixiePGHitch PG-13Because of Winn-

DixiePG

Because of

Winn-Dixie PG

Because of Winn-

DixiePG

Because of Winn-

DixiePGMan of the

House PG-13

Hitch PG-13

Man of the

House PG-13

Elektra PG-13 Elektra PG-13

Cursed PG-13 Cursed PG-13

Hitch PG-13 Beauty ShopPG-13

Beauty ShopPG-13

Alone in the

DarkR

Beauty ShopPG-13

Hitch PG-13 ConstantineR

Hitch PG-13

The Wedding DateThe Wedding DateThe Wedding DateThe Wedding DateThe Wedding DateKat Elliss worst nightmareis about to come true. Notonly is her younger, half-sister, Amy, getting marriedbefore her, but to add insultto injury, the grooms bestman is Kats ex-fiance,Jeffrey. Unable to bear thethought of attending alone,she hires an escort to playher boyfriend. Her renteddate, fits the bill perfectly.Hes handsome, intelligent,well spoken, and a perfectgentleman. The plan? Make

Kats ex sorry that he everleft her.

Constantine --Constantine --Constantine --Constantine --Constantine --Based on the DC-Vertigocomic book Hellblazer,Renegade occultist JohnConstantine has literallybeen to hell and back. Heteams up with skepticalpolicewoman AngelaDodson to solve themysterious suicide of hertwin sister. Theirinvestigation takes themthrough the world ofdemons and angels thatexists just beneath thelandscape of

contemporary LosAngeles.

Amityville HorrorAmityville HorrorAmityville HorrorAmityville HorrorAmityville HorrorIn 1974, police discoveredthe entire DeFeo family, allslaughtered as they sleptcalmly in their beds.Ronald DeFeo confessedto murdering his parentsand four siblings, andclaimed it was the voicesthat told him to do it. Oneyear later, George andKathy Lutz move their familyinto the house, thinking itwas going to be theirdream home. The Lutzfamily only lasted 28 days

in their home after they wereterrorized by a demonicforce that drove them away.Based on the true story.

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Closed Closed Cursed PG-13 Cursed PG-13

Cursed --Cursed --Cursed --Cursed --Cursed -- Ellie and herbrother Jimmy are on theirway home when they getinto a car accident. Whiletrying to help the otherdriver out of an overturnedvehicle, the other driver isattacked by what Jimmyswears was a huge man-like wolf. Both siblings endup scratched and possiblybitten by the creature.When they begin noticingstrange physical effectsand behavior, includingboth of them suddenly

becoming more assertivesocially, they begin towonder if a werewolf hasbitten them.


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HMS Bounty: a real realit y seriesBy Chaplain (Lt. Col.) O. Wayne Boyd

8th PERSCOM

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April 28, 215 years ago, Fletcher Christian,

masters mate of the British ship HMS Bounty, led a

mutiny against the acting captain, Lieutenant Bligh.

Theories abound as to who was most guilty. Possibly,the rest of the story will shed some light, or not.

Capt. Bligh was an extremely gifted naval officer

and, despite being thrown onto a very small vessel

with 18 men after the mutiny, he was able to navigate

3,500 miles of rough ocean to safety (12 survived the

voyage). Bligh was later appointed governor of New

South Wales only to be ousted once again for cruelty.

The colonists imprisoned him and

sent him back to England. Despite the

two mutinies and numerous

accusations of his cruel leadership,

he was promoted to Vice Admiral.

Hmmm

Christian assumed command of

the Bounty along with 24 crew members. They sailedto a safe haven via Tahiti to hide from the wrath of

England and Bligh. Fifteen of the 24 decided to stay at

Tahiti. Nine sailors, along with six Polynesian men

and 12 Polynesian women, sailed to Pitcairn Island, a

very small and desolate location.

Despite the semblance of democracy that Christian

set up, havoc ruled when jealousy and greed led to the

murders of all of the Polynesian men and all but four

of the sailors.

Two spiritual forces then entered the lives of the

remaining survivors: a still and a Bible. Alexander Smith

was transformed as he found and read a copy of the

Bible. William McCoy built a still and enlightened himself

in a different way.

The alcohol created fighting and abuse until the

women rebelled, leaving McCoy and another dead.

This left only two men, Smith and Ned Young, along

with the women and children. They quickly

destroyed the still and finally the community beganto flourish.

After Youngs death in 1800, Smith, alias John

Adams, became the leader, minister and educator of

the island. He incorporated regular worship services

and instilled religious values to this second generation,

which included Fletcher Christians son, Thursday

October Christian.

Humanity left

alone will almost

always produce

s e l f i s h n e s s ,

which leads to

d i s a s t r o u s

ou tcomes

here illustrated by Blighs cruelty and themutineers actions.

One mans discovery of the Word of God

prevented the complete annihilation of all parties.

Jesus Christs summary of the law (to love God

completely and to love your neighbor as yourself),

whe

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