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By Samantha L. QuigleyAmerican Forces Press Service

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Effective Sept. 1, the maximumcoverage under ServicemembersGroup Life Insurance will increasefrom $250,000 to $400,000.

On the e ff ec t ive da t e , a l lmembers eligible for SGLI willbecome insured for the maximumcoverage of $400,000 until theymake a valid election on or after theeffective date to reduce or decline

coverage. Thus, all members will befu l ly i n su red fo r $400 ,000throughout the month of September,regardless of any election filed thatmonth.

SGLI cove rage i s cu r r en t lyavailable in $10,000 increments, butas of Sept. 1, the increment amountwill increase to $50,000.

The monthly SGLI premiumremains $3.25 per $50,000 of cove rage . Troops op t ing fo rmax imum SGLI cove rage $400,000 vs. the current $250,000 will see their monthly premiums

increase from $16.25 to $26.These changes will not affect

coverage under Family SGLI. Suchcoverage, and limitations on suchcoverage, continue under previouslyexisting rules.

Existing beneficiary designationsrema in e ff ec t ive in t he samepropor t ion to $400,000 as thep ropor t ion o f t o t a l ben i f i c i a rydesignations stipulated under the lastvalid SGLV 8286.

Such beneficiary proportionaldesignations remain effective untila new form SGLV 8286 (September2005 version) is properly completedon or after Sept. 1.

A member who does not make ane lec t ion to r educe o r dec l inecoverage from the $400,000 levelbefore Oct. 1, will be charged forthe full $400,000 of coverage forSeptember ($26), as well as for anyother month in which the level of coverage remains in effect.

For information, contact the localpersonnel office.

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WASHINGTON The lung cancer death of broadcaster Peter Jennings, an admitted long-timesmoker, has again brought smoking and its dangers tothe forefront of public consciousness.

While an estimated 25 percent of Americans smoke,the militarys numbers hover at 34 percent, accordingto Col. Gerald Wayne Talcott with the Air Force

Medical Support Agency, in Falls Church, Va. Thatsan increase of 4 percent for the military since 2002.We do have a higher prevalence of smoking for

our youngest people in the military, Talcott said.Now, if you look at officers, thats not the case. Butfor our youngest members, thats our E-1s throughE-4s ... the overall prevalence is a little bit higher thanthe national average.

Its a good suspicion that the war is a factor in

the increase of military smokers, he added.Servicemembers who smoke often claim its a stress

reliever. Talcott said that might be true, but only forpeople who already are addicted. Before addictionoccurs, smoking actually increases stress on the body,he explained.

Smokersmay see theirhabit as apersonal risk,but it affects force readiness, Talcott said. Even amongsmokers who have no ongoing diseases related to

smoking, it impairs night vision, weakens the immunesystem and can lengthen healing time. Smokers alsomay have more frequent upper-respiratory ailments.

Tobacco use also affects families, the colonel said.We have a lot of young people that are just starting

families, Talcott said. It has an impact on those youngchildren as well. If youre smoking around them, theirrisk for upper respiratory infections goes up as well.

Smoking is a deceptive risk for younger people,

since they dont necessarily feel the immediateramifications. But, if a smoker quits, as more than 50percent of Defense Department personnel who smokehave expressed a desire to do, there are benefits to bereaped.

Your body has a very recuperativeability, Talcott said. We have a veryyoung population, so the sooner you quitand the less amount of time you smoke,the faster your body repairs itself. Within

10 to 15 years (of quitting smoking) your risk forcancer, if you quit early enough ... is almost the same

as it would be for a nonsmoker.Servicemembers have multiple excuses for notquitting. The fear of failure or a failed first attemptoften keeps smokers from trying to quit again, Talcottsaid. However, he said, a failure does not mean that asecond, or even a third, attempt is going to fail.

You arent always successful the first time, he

Younger enlisted amongmost likely tobacco users

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Twelve-year-old Christina Deren uses handholds and footsteps to climb an Osan Aero Club Cessna 172 aircraft and check the fuel level from the top wing port. Christina and Bell Evans,a private pilot with 300 hours flying time, are doing a pre-flight check on the aircraft before he takes it out later in the day. for related story, see Page 23.

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Monday was yetanother holiday in theRepublic of Korea. Iwas cur ious when Isaw c i ty worke r sput t ing up Koreanflags on almost everylight pole around.

What was the reasonfor the celebration, Iwondered.

As i t t u rns ou t ,Koreans celebrated the60th anniversary of thepeninsulas liberationfrom Japan Mondaywith a national holiday.

How many years

would it take for theKoreans to get overwhat happened in thepast, I asked myself.

What I didnt realizeis what an emotionalissue th is i s to theKorean people. ManyAmer icans may no tknow what happenedwhen Koreas ambitious neighbor to the southfelt the right to occupy the Land of the MorningCalm. I decided to hit the books to find out whatreally happened.

The Japanese Empi re announced i t sunconditional surrender to the Allied powers Aug.15, 1945. The day effectively marked the end of a bitter Japanese colonization of Korea.

According to The His tory of Korea , acomprehensive textbook I found in our postlibrary, the path to Japanese occupation was wellunderway by 1904.

A combination of the weak Korean monarchyand foreign interference laid the blueprint for thefall of Korea.

At the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War,Korea proclaimed her neutrality to the world,Nevertheless, Japan sent troops into Seoul inlarge number, and forced the Korean governmentto sign the Korea-Japan Protocol Feb. 23, 1904,in which it was agreed that Japan could interfere

in Koreas domestic affairs and could expropriatelands in Korea for strategic use if the need arose,states the history book.

The Japanese Empire consolidated its colonial

powers in Korea by Oct.1 , 1910. By that t ime,they had in p l ace aGovernment-General,which replaced the Koreanmonarchy.

The Japanese claimedlands in Korea, and soldthem at low prices toJapanese farmers. Soon alarge number of Japanesebusinessmen andentrepreneurs immigratedto Korea. Japan took control of newspapers andmagazines. The colonialgovernment gave Japaneselogging companies greattracts of land, which soonbecame devastated.

I learned that life wasgrim for the Korean people.They struggled to tell theworld of the injustice of their occupation. No onewould listen.

By 1919, Korean patriotsannounced a formaldeclaration of independence. This single

event led to a wave of national protests andindependence struggles. Japan reacted with force.Japanese military police strafed demonstrators withbullets, arrested and executed movement leaders,and systematically killed their family members.Hundreds of Koreans were killed.

Soon a f t e r, t he Japanese a t t empted tocamouflage their militaristic colonization. TheJapanese military police became a civilian policefo rce . The co lon ia l mas t e r s r emoved therequirement for Japanese teachers to wear police-like uniforms with sabers attached. However,they finally banned the teaching of Koreanlanguage and history.

I learned how Korean fathers and motherswere forced to give their children Japanese namesat b i r th . I s tar ted to unders tand how veryimportant this holiday is to the Korean people.

Al though Koreans have endured manyhardships during a 5,000-year history, none havebeen so great or threatening as the potential loss

of identity, culture and language.The Koreans are a proud people, and rightly

so. I think I can understand the reason Aug. 15is seared into the national psyche.

Koreans celebrate liberationBy David McNallyArea I Public Affairs Office

BAGHDAD, Iraq During this time in thehistory of our Army when recruiting is facing anunprecedented challenge, the need for greatAmericans to join or remain in the ranks of thisteam (the Army) is paramount.

However, the call to duty brings with itresponsibility, commitment, dedication and personalcourage.

What does it take to be a Soldier in todays Army?I would tell you that it takes saying yes regardingthose things that are good, true and teamsupporting.

We all said yes when our journey began inuniform, regardless of how long ago that decisionwas made. That yes was made with our limitedperspective on what the future had in store for us.

I solemnly swear to support and defend theconstitution of the United States of America againstall enemies foreign and domestic so help me God.

These are very interesting words, especially inthe situation in which we find ourselves today.

We say yes when faced with the prospect of promotion, understanding that much more would berequired of us. We say Oooh yes when our raiseshit the bank, thus increasing our buying power.

Yet, are we continuing to say yes during thesetimes of getting down to the business of supportingand representing ourselves well in light of theopening statement?

The call to duty comes in different shapes andsizes, yet the endstate is common for all concerned.

I believe that duty comes easy when weunderstand the why and the impact of an actionon the big picture.

I believe its easy to say yes to the call to dutywhen Soldiers realize that they are integral membersof the team. Therefore, I believe that Soldiers willgravitate in and around duty in direct proportion tothe command climate they exist in.

I believe we are doing well in that area here inthe Marne Division and Task Force Baghdad

Are there key points of reference in yourprofessional endeavors that require a yes thatwould move you to the next level?

I dont normally end in this manner, but considerthese ideas to repeated comments from the oldArsenio Hall Show this is something that makes

you go hmmmm.(Editors note: Command Sgt. Maj. William M.

Grant is the Task Force Baghdad and 3rd Infantry Division command sergeant major.)

By Command Sgt. Maj. William GrantTask Force Baghdad

Say yes whenanswering call of duty

Korean flags are displayed throughout the country in recognition of Liberation Day Aug. 15.

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said. What we know is that it seemslike the more people try to quit, themore l ikely they are to qui tsuccessfully.

Some smoker s , e spec i a l lywomen , a r e a f r a id to k i ck thesmoking habit out of fear that theywill gain weight as a result. Thatsnot a good enough excuse, Talcottsaid. A person would have to gain100 pounds to equal the negativehea l th e ff ec t s o f con t inuedsmoking, he said.

Nor is the weight-gain theory

necessarily true. Among recruits inbasic training where smoking isdisallowed, meals are controlled andexercise is a must there is virtuallyno weight gain, Talcott said.

Help is available for those whowish to quit but think they needhelp. DoD offers smoking cessation

c la s ses i n nea r ly a l l med ica ltreatment facilities, and nicotine-replacement therapies are available.

DoD also is working with primarycare physicians to help them spottobacco use early and providemessages about quitting. TheTRICARE Web site,www.TRICARE.osd.mil, also offersinformation on why kicking the habitis a good idea and how to quit.

The military also is working tomake smoking less attractive byhitting servicemembers who smoke

in the wallet. The Army and AirForce Exchange Se rv ice i srestricted to discounting tobaccoproducts no more than 5 percentbelow what they would cost outsidea military installation. This is achange from deeper discounts thatwere once offered, officials said.

Dental staff checks an Iraqi child as part of a medical screening conducted by Soldiers from the Stryker Brigade Combat Team in Mosul Tuesday.

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The Major Promotion Board is rapidlyapproaching. Eligible captains shouldbe reviewing their records and ensuringall documents are in place. The MajorSelection Board will convene Sept. 6.Particulars for the FY06 major boardinclude:Zones of consideration : All captainswith a date of rank between 01OCT99and 01JUN00 will compete in thePromotion Zone. Those officers with aDOR 30SEP99 and earlier will competeabove the zone. Captains with a date of rank of 02JUN00 and 31MAR01 willcompete below the zone.Officer Record Brief: Signed ORBs arenot required. Eligible officers mustcertify their board files electronicallyusing MBF.

Majors should begin preparingfor Sept. 6 promotion board

My Board File: Eligible officers can nowreview their entire board files at https:// www.hrc.army.mil by selecting the MBFicon. This allows officers in the zonesof consideration to view theperformance section of the OfficialMilitary Personnel File, photo andOfficer Record Brief. To sign-in, officersmust use their AKO log-in andpassword.Evaluation Reports: In order to beeligilble for consideration by the board,all mandatory or optional OERs must bereceived, error-free, in the EvaluationReports Branch no later than Aug. 26.Official Photo: All officers areencouraged to review their photo and/ or submit a new one in accordance toAR 640-30, if required.Now is the time to make sure all recordsare in order and accurately updated.

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Alcohol RestrictionsGeneral Order No. 1 is in effectthrough Sept. 3 for all U.S. andKorean Augmentation to the U.S.Army Soldiers in Warrior Country. No

alcohol will be consumed during thistime. Officials said this restriction willnot apply to U.S. Air Forcepersonnel, Department of Defensecivilians or contractors.

Labor Day EventsTito Puente Jr., the son of the famouslatin star, will perform live at 7 p.m.Sept. 5 at Camp Casey. Find out moreabout this salsa performer at http:// www.titopuentejr.com.

CRC Block PartyCelebrate Labor Day at Camp RedCloud with live bands, food booths,a chili cook-off, door prizes, a taekwon do demonstration, sportingevents and inflatable games. Thefeatured band is Wide Awake,courtesy of Armed ForcesEntertainment. Events start at noonSept. 5 near Mitchell's Sports Grill.

Mitchell's Sports GrillStarting in August Camp Red CloudMitchells Sports Grill will feature:! A peel-n-eat shrimp special. Look for a half pound of shrimp servedwith cole slaw, ice tea or lemonadefor $8.95 from 5-8 p.m. Mondays.! 10-cent Wing Night will beTuesdays and Fridays.

FAST Class for TestScore Improvement

The Camp Red Cloud EducationCenter will offer a class to helpimprove your Army General Technicalscore from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday thruAug. 26. Education center officialswill offer a pretest at 8 a.m. everyMonday. Contact the center forinformation.

Band seeks VocalistThe 2nd Infantry Division WarriorBand is looking for a male vocalist.Soldiers E-3 to E-6 with at least sixmonths remaining in Korea areeligible. Soldiers must:! Be able to sing the National Anthemin Bb (starting pitch is an F), theWarrior March and the Army Song.! Present a professional appearanceand meet the standards set by AR600-9.! Obtain the consent of theircommand to be released to the bandbefore auditioning.Auditionees also may sing a song ina style of their choosing. Onceaccepted for the position, the Soldierwill be attached t o the band. WarriorBand vocalists sing at ceremonies,as well as with the concert band and

other ensembles as their talentswarrant. Contact Band Operations at732-6695 or 011-9497-0292.

Incheon Shuttle ServiceThe Camp Red Cloud IncheonExpress Shuttle now departs CRC at7:05 a.m. instead of at 6 a.m.

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CAMP RED CLOUD Area I officials are urging driversto use extreme caution and strict adherence to Korean traffic

laws when entering the main gate.Many drivers cross the double yellow line and drive downthe opposite side of the road while rushing to make a leftturn into the Camp Red Cloud main gate while the trafficsignal is green.

It really is extremely unsafe accessing CRC in themorning, said Lt. Col. William Huber, U.S. Army Garrison,CRC commander.

The offenses, while they occur outside the installation,could affect on-post driving privileges.

The U.S. Army military police are monitoring the situation,talking with offenders and taking down license platenumbers, Huber said.

If warnings go unheeded officials said they would considerrevoking installation driving privileges.

Sgt. Maj. Ricardo Soto-Acevedo, CRC garrison sergeantmajor, said he wondered if people who drive like that off post, will drive like that on post.

Their driving habits dont just change once they comethrough the gate, he said. Driving on post is a privilege.

This is especially a problem in the mornings, Hubersaid. We have been extremely lucky there have been noaccidents or someone killed.

Route 39, the four-lane highway outside the CRC maingate is loaded with heavy traffic during most of the day.

Because there is a left-turn signal into the installation, but noleft-turn lane, it is possible to have a green light and stillhave to wait. Most cars are not entering the base, butcontinuing straight.

Huber urged drivers to be patient. People need to waituntil they have a green left-turn signal and a clear way to useit, he said. Going down the wrong side of the road just tosave a couple of minutes is not worth it.

Most incoming base traffic during the morning rush houris from Korean employees and U.S. civilian workers.

Huber wants all drivers to understand he is concernedwith their safety. Our luck may run out if we do not getthis under control, he said.

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Wrong answer! Maxfield shouted.Playing the role of an interrogator, my

job was to try to get basic informationout of the prisoners, Maxfield explained.We used bribery tactics to try to getanything we could out of them. We triedto make them as uncomfortable aspossible, but none of them budged.

After interrogation, prisoners weresent back outside to continue hard laborbecause they would not give anyinformation.

Giron said his goal in training Soldiers

Many drivers decide not to wait for a clear, legal path into the Camp Red Cloud main gate. Military officials said if drivers continue to enter the installation with an illegal left turn, their base driving privileges could be revoked.

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is to instill the will to survive. Maintainfellowship with your fellow prisonersand find something to take your mindoff the task at hand, he said. Dosomething to get your mind off the painyoure going through.

For prisoner Pfc. Daniel Ward, smallvictories were the key to keeping up hiswill to survive.

A little victory is a lot bigger than itseems, Ward said. Its something thatcan keep you going that much longer.

After the exercise ended, participants

and cadre reflected on the training.Tutu said one of the biggest lessons

students learned was the value of teamwork.

Teamwork is very importantthroughout all four stages of S.E.R.E.,Tutu said, either when alonecommunicating with the extraction teamduring your evasion, or in a groupestablishing a Chain of Command andduties once captured.

For customers only

Garrison officials emphasized the Camp Casey Main Exchange and Commissary parking lot is for customers only. Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, U.S.Army Garrison, Camp Casey commander, said military vehicles cannot use the area for parking at any time. The garrison designated a parking lot near Maude Hall for exchange and commissary employees.

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SUNGNAM Area I Soldiers and civilians joined locals on the links Aug. 10 at the SungnamGolf Course for a friendly tournament.

The participants from Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, Area I, hosted thetournament to raise

unit funds, said Sgt.1st Class DanielMurrah, eventorganizer.

The funds willgo toward holdingcompany events,buying company T-shirts and othermorale events for the Soldiers, he said.

The tournament was divided into twocompetitions, one in the morning and one in theafternoon.

The morning tournament was mostly non-U.S.affiliated players, Murrah said, but in the afternoon

we had a lot of U.S. military, Korean National Policeand even some of the cast of the show Phantom of the Opera.

Capt. James N. Wright III, company commander,said the event was a good opportunity to interactwith the Korean community.

This tournament was not only a fundraiser, butalso an event to bridge the cultural gap with ourKorean hosts, Wright explained.

Winners took home prizes for best overall score,best female score, longest drive, closest to the pinand worst overall score. One of the sponsors enticed

competitors with a brand-new Lexus 330 to anyplayer who scored a hole-in-one, but no one couldmeet the challenge. Army and Air Force ExchangeService and Morale, Welfare and Recreation alsodonated baseball hats, golf balls, towels, phonecards and dinner tickets from Mitchells Club asdoor prizes.

Wright said his company raised over $3,500 atthe tournament, the most they haveraised at one event.

The tournament was verysuccessful, Murrah said. Weraised a lot of money, and everyoneenjoyed themselves.

Pvt. Dustin Rutledge, HHC, AreaI, said the best part of the day wasgetting to play at Sungnam.

The golf course is awesome, just gorgeous,Rutledge said. Id never heard about it before thistournament, and would never have made it downhere otherwise. The greens were great, there werea lot of hazards, and the rough was very tall. Itwas challenging but fun.

Sungnam Golf Course is an MWR facility located18 miles southeast of Yongsan Garrison. The courseoffers 18 holes in over 7,000 yards; a clubhousewith locker room and shower facilities; a 20-stallcovered driving range; two practice putting greensand practice sand bunker; a full-service pro shop;a fleet of 100 electric golf carts; caddie service;golf lessons; and full dining and banquet facilities.

For information about Sungnam Golf Course, call736-3483.

By Spc. Stephanie PearsonArea I Public Affairs

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Torben Brookman, of the Seoul production of Phantom of the Opera, chips his ball onto the green at the Area I Invitational Golf Tournament Aug. 10.

Below: First Sgt. Phillip Losalio, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area I, plays the course at Sungnam.

The golf course is awesome, just gorgeous ... It waschallenging but fun .

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YONGSAN Forty three highschool English teachers from Daejeonvisited Yongsan Aug. 11, to gain first-hand experience with Americans andtour the base, described by one as thelittle America inside Seoul.

This satisfied one of the finalrequirements in training to become anEnglish teacher and also gave the groupvaluable insight into American culturethat they might not have been able toexperience in Daejeon.

Language is much related toculture, said Hwang Jung-hwan,English teacher. English teachers needto learn more about American culturethan many other people, and it helps keepthings interesting in the classroom. Itcan be very rewarding learning from

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each other like this.Most of the teachers instruct classes

of approximately 30 children in gradesseven through 12. In Korea, English isa required course from third gradeonward and is an important part of theSAT.

English is very difficult for most kidsbut the ability to learn English is veryimportant, said Kum Suk-young,English teacher. English is not just anAmerican language anymore, it isbecoming an international language andyou need to know it to get into a goodcollege and get a good job.

Many of the teachers were impressedwith little America and wished the tourhad allowed them more time to meet andinteract with the people of Yongsan.

When I first came here I was verysurprised by the size of the base and

the beauty of the landscape, said KangMin-jung. I wish that I could havespent just a few more hours here. I


felt like I had visited America.

Kum Suk-young, an English teacher from Daejeon City tours the Yongsan library with her colleagues Aug.11. The teachers visited Yongsan Garrison in an effort to comprehend the U.S. Army and American curricula.

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Kids learn Safety First through Bike Safety RodeoBy Cpl. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs


Andrew Stephens puts up a hand signal during the bike safety lesson.

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Evan Boone, middle, is about to start a bike race with other buddies at the front line. In conjuction with the Area II Safety Office, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education office held a Bike Safety Rodeo Aug. 11 in hopes of helping kids understand the importance of safety.

Above: Pfc. Ryan Jones, Special Reaction Team, 94th MP Battalion, adjusts Emily Boone's helmet during the Bike Safety Rodeo.

Right: Maria Turmaln,left, smiles after winning a new bike in the Bike Safety Rodeo raffle Aug. 13.

YONGSAN Area II kids attendeda Bike Safety Rodeo held at thecommissary parking lot Aug.13 tolearn the importance of safety whenriding a bicycle.

The Bike Safety Rodeo is one of several annual events the Yongsan DrugAbuse Resistance Education office hostsin conjunction with Area IIs SafetyOffice to get kids in Area II to be awareof the important slogan, Safety First.

This safety event is a greatopportunity for all of us. We need to teachour kids right so we can keep everybodysafe on the road, said Col. Ronald C.Stephens, Area II commander.

During the event, accompanied byparents, kids learned how to put onsafety gear and perform basic bicyclemaintenance through several courses.

Following the bicycle safety andmaintenance instruction at five differentstations led by Soldiers from the Special

Reaction Team, kids carried out a bikerace by themselves in compliance withsafety regulations.

For their successful completion of theentire course, a certificate of bicycle safetyand giveaways, including three bicycles,were awarded at the end of the event.

This is a great event for kids. Anykid who is going to plan on riding abicycle to school or for recreation shoulddefinitely come to the event, becausethose SRT Soldiers have a vast experiencein bicycles and teach many informativethings to those interested in bicycles,said Pfc. Rachel Hebner, DARE officer,142 Military Police Company.

Sponsored by USO and Morale,Welfare and Recreation, the second BikeSafety Rodeo will be held 10 a.m. 1p.m. Aug. 27 at Hannam Village. Anyoneinterested in the Bike Safety Rodeo isasked to call 724-4290 or [email protected].


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YONGSAN It is raining hard outside, withcracks of thunder and flashes of lightning. Suddenly,the lights go out and all operations are paralyzed.The whole area is plunged into confusion and peopleare getting frustrated by the inclement weather andthe loss of their important work files.

Coming to the rescue of those impatiently waitingfor lights, a man nicknamed Godzilla climbs powerpoles at the risk of his own life and limb to save thedisturbed area. In a few moments, his proficiencyin electricity equipment enables all of YongsanGarrison to be brightly lit and stabilized. Pausing tomake sure everything is good to go, Godzilla thendescends the power pole with a sense of accomplishment and, some might say, even joy.

This gigantic monster of a man is 65-year-old

Chon Chae-son, an electrician with theArea IISupport Activity Directorate of Public Works UtilitiesDivision. For 47 years, Chon has devoted himself tohelping maintain a high quality of life for those servingat Yongsan Garrison in Seoul.

He began working for U.S. Forces Korea in 1958.The economic situation in South Korea was so

terrible, said Chon. It wasnt unusual for mostpeople to skip a meal once a day. To make it much

The 65-year-old Godzilla defends Area II from dangerThe 65-year-old Godzilla defends Area II from dangerThe 65-year-old Godzilla defends Area II from dangerThe 65-year-old Godzilla defends Area II from dangerThe 65-year-old Godzilla defends Area II from dangerBy Cpl. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs

worse, my father passed away so early that I had toquit school to support my family as a bread winner.

Thanks to an American Soldier stationed in hishometown of Yeoju, Chon began his long relationshipwith the U.S. Army.

The first job I got on the base there was to do aregular function check on heating units in thebarracks. Even if I had a difficult time getting usedto the totally different environment, I tried to work harder than any other worker so I could keep myself and my family from poverty, said Chon. Just onedecade ago, I didnt buy lunch in a res taurant in orderto save slight money. My lunchbox has been a goodmate to me.

In his many years of service, Chon has workedas mechanical engineer, a security guard and as anelectrician. He took a break in 1979, and went toIran to work as a construction worker, but eventually

returned to USFK and the Area II Support ActivityDPW, where he earned the nickname, Godzilla.Mr. Chon got the nickname Godzilla because

of his aggressive nature in correcting a problemduring a power outage. He is an aggressive and hard-working gentleman. said Arthur Gartner, chief of the Directorate of Public Works Electrical Branch.

The U.S. Army labor regulation set the retirementage of the electric workers at 60 for fear of unexpected

accidents, said Chon. His command extended him,so Chon was able to work longer. He said he is stilldriven by the need to help people. I am constantlydoing my best to make sure my clients can work in acozy and bright environment, said Chon.

YONGSAN Vacation Bible Schoolran from Aug. 8-12 at South Post Chapel,

putting nearly 300 kids on the roster toexperience this years theme, theSerengeti Trek.

This annual summer program, heldevery year just before the start of school,is designed to teach elementary school-age children about the Bible and otherfundamental Christian values. Helpingthem in their journey are five animals thatpreach a new value every day: Zacharythe Zebra, Roary the Lion, Elaine the Crane,Gigi the Giraffe and Lug the elephant.

We want to teach the children aboutGod, and the animals are just another wayto help them relate and make it fun, saidMaj. Susan Argueta, music director. Themusic has been very popular, plus thereare skits and snacks that all tie in to thedays theme. Everybody seems to have agreat time doing it.

The daily themes, each taught by oneof the cartoon animals, are know God,talk to God, tell about God, loveGod and work for God. Each lessonis related to a particular biblical story that

Bible School provides Christian fun for childrenBy Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

the kids can then use as a theme for therest of the day.

Today we are telling the story of Danielin the lions den, said Sherry Alexander,

program coordinator. The kids get to playa game where they pretend to be lions,and then well eat a snack thats designedto look like a lion. It all ties in, and itssupposed to be fun.

According to Alexander, the songs andexcitement often begin to affect thevolunteer help and the program can be asmuch fun for helpers as it is for the kids.

I decided I should volunteer becauseits always a good idea to help little kidslearn about God, said ErickaWitkowski. Its been fun and everyonehas a good time.

Though the favorite activity is stillsnack time, there are some indicationsthat the kids are learning something thatmay go with them and help them in therest of their lives.

They talk about God a lot and tell usthat he loves us, said Sarah Park, 7. Ilike to hear that, and it makes me happythat I came.

PHOTOS BYSGT. CHRISTOPHERSELMEK


Above: Maj. Susan Argueta, music director,sings along with her son, Alec Argueta, and Erin Ray before Vacation Bible School Aug. 9.

The preschoolers are separated from the older children taking part in Vacation Bible School, Aug.8-12, and hold their own classes on the first floor of the South Post Chapel. The Vacation Bible School advised children along five daily themes: know God, talk to God, tell about God, love God and work for God.

Left: Eunice Kim asks a question at the crafts table, where a long line of children create braclets.

Soyon Barber, a parent volunteer at the Vacation Bible School, instructs several children from her group in one of the daily lessons Aug. 9 at South Post Chapel.


Nicknamed Godzilla, Chon Chae-son, 65- year-old electrician in Utilities Division, Directorate of Public Works, Area II Support Activity, climbs a power pole on South Post to conduct a regular safety check on electric wires.

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U S O v i s i t s s t u d e n t s a t K a n g w h a I s l a n dU S O v i s i t s s t u d e n t s a t K a n g w h a I s l a n dU S O v i s i t s s t u d e n t s a t K a n g w h a I s l a n dU S O v i s i t s s t u d e n t s a t K a n g w h a I s l a n dU S O v i s i t s s t u d e n t s a t K a n g w h a I s l a n dBy Sgt. Park Jin-wooArea II Public Affairs

KANGWHA ISLAND A group of 14 Soldiers and USO volunteers attendedthe Bukbu Summer English Camp, July27, in order to spend time with the childrenand relax around Kangwha Island.

A group of foreigners is invited everyyear to participate in the event, consistingof 80 Korean middle school childrengathered from various schools in Incheon.

We had first established relationshipswith the U.S. Army through the USOvirtues program and we had visitedYongsan through invitations from USOseveral times. So, we decided to invitethe U.S. military over in return, said JungEu-jung, camp supervisor.

This relationship with the U.S. militaryprovides the children an opportunity to

experience first hand what American peopleare like and what the U.S. military is like,instead of just reading about them throughother sources, she added.

The group was welcomed at KangwhaIsland with a welcome ceremonyincluding a speech from ChrisBeenhouwer, USO program manager.

Today they are here to share and talk about their homes, family, their differentcultures and they are also here to learn aboutyour interests and your friends and families,and I hope you guys together will maybemake some new friends or new big brothersand sisters and at the same time I hope you

guys can be enriched by these youngstudents here, said Beenhouwer.

Each Soldier and volunteer was assigneda class of students to spend the day with.They made introductions to each other,talking about their hometowns, their jobs inthe military and answering any otherquestions the students had.

The children were great. I couldnthave asked for a better group of children.Right from the start they were asking abunch of questions about what I do andthey were so curious, said Sgt. LucasBenson, 2-52 Aviation Battalion.

The tour was conducted visiting varioushistorical monuments and museums locatedthroughout the Island of Kangwha.

I learned about various programs onNew Horizons Day and I thought I shouldtry to get involved with the community as

best as I can, said Spc. Leon A. Eldridge,2-52nd Avn. Bn. I am glad I did becausethe children were great. I think we bothlearned a little about each other.

The tour ended late afternoon and thegroup parted, exchanging contact numbersand e-mails to stay in touch.

I had a lot of time to talk to the kidsand I feel good that we can make animpression on these young children. I think everyone should volunteer at least once tothis kind of good relations programs. Itnot only gives you a chance to explore,but it is a chance to interact with thecommunity, said Staff Sgt. Mark

Rodriguez, Special Operations Command.I was usually a little nervous and scared

when I saw U.S. Soldiers, said Kim Ki-min, 16, a student at the camp. After today

I realize I dont need to be scared of themso much. I had a good time and they werevery friendly.


Staff Sgt. Mark Rodriguez greets a student teaching him to say "wassup." PHOTOS BYSGT. PARKJIN WOO

Right: Spc. Leon Eldridge and two middle school students from the Bukbu English Camp walk while studying their guide book.

Above: Students and USO members walk into Gwangsong dondae to begin their tour. The Gwangsong dondae is a battery built in 1679 to protect the sea lanes from incoming ships.


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Hospital AppointmentsThe 121st General Hospital will experiencea decrease in available appointments incertain specialties through Aug. 29. Theemergency room will remain open. For

information, call 737-6890.

Labor Day Block PartyRaise money for your unit at the LaborDay Block Party. The deadline to reservea selling space is Saturday. The party itself will be noon 6 p.m. Sept. 4, in front of Moyer Community Services Center andMain Post Club. For information and toregister, call 738-5254.

Hannam Bike RodeoA Bike Rodeo for youths, ages 5-15 willbe held 10 a. m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 27 in HannamVillage. The rodeo will include bikemaintenance and safety tips, an obstacle

course, a bike race and a raffle of twobicycles. Participants will receive acertificate of completion and will be eligiblefor prizes. For information, call the DrugAbuse Resistance Education office at 724-4290.

AFSC WelcomeThe American Forces Spouses Club willhost a welcome and activities sign-up 10a.m. 2 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Dragon HillLodge. Join the group for their annualmembership drive, enjoy lightrefreshments and learn more about the

information, call 738-5311.

Labor Day JamThe Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter,Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host aLabor Day Jam 9 p.m. 2 a.m. Sept. 4 inthe Naija Ballroom. Tickets cost $15 inadvance and $20 at the door. Proceeds

go towards scholarships and othercommunity projects. For information,call 010-8697-7836.

Soccer and Flag FootballThe deadline to enter the Area IIintramural soccer and the Area IIintramural flag football leagues is Sept.5. Coaches meetings will be held atCollier Field House at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 forsoccer and at 2 p.m. the same day forflag football. Both leagues start Sept. 10.For information, call 736-4032.

Case Lot SaleThe Yongsan commissary is holding a

Mega Case Lot Sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept.10 and 11. Come out and enjoy savingson a variety of brands. For information,call 736-7070.

Photo ContestThe 2005 Korea-wide photo contest isopen to all U.S. servicemembers onactive duty, Army reserve, familymembers, retirees and Department of Defense civilians. Deadline is Sept. 30and the award ceremony will be Oct. 25.There are five categories to enter:people, places, things, military life andexperimental processes. In addition, the

three classes will be black and whiteprints, color prints and short film.Winning entries will be forwarded to theAll-Army Photo Contest . Forinformation, call 738-5254 or contactMWR Arts and Crafts.

School RegistrationParents may register their elementary,middle and high school students at theSchool Registration Office in Room 121of the Community Service Building,Bldg. 4106, on Yongsan South Post. Abirth certificate or passport and a shotrecord are required to registerkindergarten and first-grade students.Command sponsorship or othereligibility documentation must also bepresented for all students, dependingupon military service affiliation oremployment status. For information, call

738-7707.

Commanders HotlineArea II residents who have questionsor comments for the Area II commandercan voice them by e-mailing

[email protected] or bycalling 738-3484.

News and NotesDeadlines

Deadline for submission to News andNotes is Friday prior to the nex t weekspublication. Announcements will bepublished on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Submit items for publication [email protected] announcement should include who,what, when, where and a point-of-contact phone number. For information,call 753-7352.

The Korean American Association issponsoring a special concert of theKorean Symphony Orchestra for UnitedNations Command, Combined ForcesCommand and U.S. Forces Korea membersand families, 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at the ConcertHall in the Seoul Arts Center. Advancereservations required. To reserve freeconcert tickets, call 723-4685 no laterthan Aug. 31. Free tickets may be pickedup at the USFK Community RelationsOffice, Bldg. 2514, Yongsan Main Post infront of the Balboni Theater Sept. 2 andSept. 6.

Free Concert offered Sept. 7MWR buses will be available totransport personnel f rom Yongsan MainPost to the Seoul Arts Center and return.Round-trip bus fare is $3 per person.Personnel planning to ride the bus tothe concert must pay for bus tickets inadvance. Bus tickets may be purchasedno later than Sept. 2 at the Multi-GameRoom Information Desk, 723-3291,located in the Moyer CommunityServices Center, Yongsan Main Post.The buses will depart from Moyer at 6:45p.m. and return at about 10:30 p.m. MWRwill not refund unused bus tickets.

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KUNSAN AIR BASE U.S.servicemembers stationed in theRepublic of Korean continue to performa vital role in maintaining stability in theregion and they remain committed todefend the freedoms of those living inthis country, according to the U.S.Forces Koreas top enlisted man.

During a stop at Kunsan Aug. 9,Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler saidthe dedication of Soldiers, airmen, sailorsand Marines based on the peninsula haskept the peace for the last 53 years.

What we do here in the Republic of Korea is very important because it [also]allows our armed services to focus theirattention on the War on Terror, and thats

very important, said the commandsergeant major, who also serves as thesenior enlisted person for United NationsCommand, Combined Forces Commandand the 8th U.S. Army Command. If we didnt maintain that ready to fighttonight mentality, other [countries]might make some very poor decisionsthat we would have to deal with.

Speaking to Soldiers and airmen atthe base theater, the 32-year careerinfantryman said assignments to placeslike Kunsan pose unique challenges fornoncommissioned officers entrustedwith training their people and nurturingup-and-coming leaders. Korea is a

USFKs top NCO visits Kunsan Wolf PackBy Master Sgt. Brian Orban8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

leadership laboratory where the focuson one mission and one fight offersfewer distractions to allow NCOs andofficers to build strong leaders over thecourse of 12 short months, he said.

He added that these short, 12-monthtours makes assignments to Koreaextremely challenging for todays leadersbecause they have an extremely shortamount of time to train their people. Bythe time troops adjust to the mission inKorea, its time for them to leave, saidthe sergeant major, who is now servinghis third tour on the peninsula.

During his town hall meeting at the

theater, Wheeler said quality of life atKunsan and other installations in Koreawill receive millions of dollars in neededimprovements over the next severalyears. The command sergeant majorpointed to the $400 million inimprovements currently planned atCamp Humphreys as an example of what awaits other bases.

Meanwhile, Kunsan has opened anew fitness center, base exchange,commissary and two dormitories in thepast 12 months, with construction underway to build a new eight-story dormitorybehind the base chapel.

Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler chats with Soldiers at Kunsan Air Base Aug. 9. During his visit,the U.S. Forces Korea command sergeant major shared some of his concerns with the Soldiers.

AIR FORCE STAFF SGT. RAYMONDMILLS

In past years, an assignment to Koreawas once dreaded by servicemembersof all military branches becausehistorically the quality of life wasntwhere it should be, Wheeler said.

We want Korea to be the assignmentof choice. Only by improving the servicemembers quality of life are we going tobe able to turn it into the assignment of choice. We want servicemembers towant to come to Korea, and we owe itto our sons and daughters of Americato give them our best.

Turning to other issues, the commandsergeant major focused on the U.S.militarys move to joint basing toconsolidate U.S. forces onto fewer militaryinstallations stateside as well as overseas.

Joint basing is the way of the future

and good fiscal sense to be able toconsolidate, he said. For example, FortLewis and McChord Air Force Base nearSeattle share a fence line but have separatehousing and recreation facilities. Under

joint basing, the installations wouldconsolidate these types of facilities inaddition to merging military operations intofewer, but larger organizations, which inturn saves limited defense dollars.

The armed service of the future isgoing to be joint. After all, we cant besuccessful in our Army operationswithout the Air Forces help, and weneed to be able to know how to operatetogether, Wheeler said.


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MrMrMrMrMr. & Mrs. Smith. & Mrs. Smith. & Mrs. Smith. & Mrs. Smith. & Mrs. SmithJohn and Jane Smith are anordinary suburban couple withan ordinary, lifeless suburbanmarriage. But each of themhas a secret they areactually both legendaryassassins working forcompeting organizations.When the truth comes out,John and Jane end up in eachothers cross-hairs.

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The Perfect ManThe Perfect ManThe Perfect ManThe Perfect ManThe Perfect ManHolly conceives the perfectplan for the perfect man animaginary secret admirer whowill romance her mother Jeanand boost her shaky self-esteem. When the virtualrelationship takes off, Hollyfinds herself having toproduce the suitor, borrowingher friends charming andhandsome Uncle Ben as theface behind the e-mails, notesand gifts. Holly must resort toincreasingly desperatemeasures to keep the rusealive and protect her momsnewfound happiness, almostmissing the real perfect manwhen he does come along.


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By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James KingReligious Retreat Center

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Seek guidance in deciding what is right

A r e a I I I WA r e a I I I WA r e a I I I WA r e a I I I WA r e a I I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e so r s h i p S e r v i c e so r s h i p S e r v i c e so r s h i p S e r v i c e so r s h i p S e r v i c e sP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n t

Lutheran Freedom ChapelSunday 8 a.m.

Collective 10 a.m. Suwon Air Base

2 p.m. Camp Eagle

10:30 a.m.Collective Zoeckler Chapel

11 a.m. Freedom ChapelCollective

11 a.m. Camp Long

7 p.m.Korean Camp Long

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Mass Daily

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Mass Sunday Suwon Air Base

3 p.m. Camp LongMass

4:10 p.m. Camp EagleMassContemporary 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

SundayGospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Freedom Chapel4 p.m.Latter-day Saints

A r e a I I I C h a p l a i n sA r e a I I I C h a p l a i n sA r e a I I I C h a p l a i n sA r e a I I I C h a p l a i n sA r e a I I I C h a p l a i n s

Chaplains Assistant (Pvt.) Byong K. [email protected]

[email protected] (Maj.) Raymond A. Robinson Jr.

Sometimes we face difficultdecisions, trying to determine what is

right. While stationed overseas, someare tempted to live differently than theydo back home. Circumstances are notalways clear, and situations are notalways simple.

Even those who are trying to do theright thing may find it challenging whenthey are in unfamiliar territory. Evenmore complex is the challenge of figuring out what is right at a particulartime. Some things are right or wrong inand of themselves, while others may bemore cultural or situational.

How can we tell? Here are some

questions we can ask to help identifywhat is right:

! What does the Scripture say? Onmany issues, Scriptures give simple and

clear instruction. Following Godsteaching is always the right course.

! What does my heart say? Godencourages us to listen to our ownhearts. This may seem confusing,because one persons heart may have adifferent answer than anothers. Weshould respect each others decisions,but we should never violate what ourown heart tells us.

! What do people I respect say?Asking someone we trust, like a parent,teacher, or chaplain may be helpful.Other persons may have already thought

through the issue and may have valuableinsight for us.

! How will this decision affect myrelationship with God? Anything that

hinders our relationship with God shouldbe avoided, even if it is not bad in itself.We should participate in activities thatstrengthen our faith.

! How will this decision affect myown health and well-being? A lot of ethicalissues relate to our physical and mentalhealth. God created us, and encouragesus to take good care of our bodies.

! How will this decision affect myrelationships with others? As we respecteach other, we should be careful not toallow our ethical decisions to separateus. We can respect each others liberty,

while adhering to our own limits.! How will this decision affect the

faith of others? Each persons exampleinfluences others. We want all of our

actions to encourage and inspire faith.Pray through the questions, asking

God to guide you in your decision.Boldly accept the freedoms we have infaith and enjoy life as God intends. Atthe same time, diligently obey the limits,which are really for our own good.Accept personal responsibility for yourchoices and their consequences.

When in doubt, wait for God to showyou the best way. God is not trying tohide what is best from us. As we seek God, we can decide the best way inevery situation.


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BORYEONG CITY The 8thAnnual Boryeong Mud Festival is aweek-long celebration held everysummer in South Korea.

People from all around the worldparticipate in events such as mudsliding, mud wrestling and beachactivities.

Known for its mud, Boryeong hasbeen promoting the positive affects themud in this region has on skin andbeauty for years. The festival began asa way to promote a variety of mud-based

cosmetic products. Its grown over theyears to attract more visitors to the area.Since I came to Korea four years

ago, Ive heard how fun the mudfestival was. I gained a lot from thisexperience. It was everything Ithought it would be, said Jill Reiner,an English teacher in Seoul.

I met new people and made a fewfriends. I had a lot of fun getting reallymuddy together. I would highlyrecommend others to go.

Reiner was one of 90 people whotraveled south to the festival with theAdventure Korea Travel Club. For thepast four years, Adventure Korea hasorganized trips to this event.

According to the Trip Coordinator,Suk Jin-Park from South Je0llaProvince, there is so much more thanthe club scene in Korea. Theorganizations purpose is to encourageforeigners to get out and see Korea.

Our purpose is to provide otheroptions for foreigners to get out andsee Korea. We plan outdoor activitiesevery weekend to promote our cultureand what our country has to offer,Park said.

Visitors get to see the real Korea

and meet the good people that residehere.

The festival kicked off July 16 andended July 22. Each day, large mudbath tubs were filled for visitors toclimb into and slather themselves withthe smooth substance.

Rainy weather on the opening daydidnt stop the party goers. Theevening had a mud street parade,fireworks and bonfires as part of thecelebration.

On the beach, participants playedin a mud soccer game or simplyenjoyed the water. Kayaks and inner

tubes were also available for a smallrental fee.Many of the photos on the festivals

Web site depict a majority of non-Koreans partaking in the festivities.Still, there are many Koreans whoenjoy sharing this festival side-by-sidewith foreigners.

I thought that the festival would bea bunch of foreigners having fun in themud while the Koreans stood by anddid not participate. This was not thecase, said Capt. Robert Amstead of Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 8th United States Army, fromMission Viejo, Calif. There were avariety of nationalities there andeveryone was enjoying the festivitiesand having a good time.

Amstead drove down to the sitewith a group of friends for theweekend.

I have gone to many festivals inKorea, so once I heard about the MudFestival, I wanted to go. It was betterthan I expected and a really goodtime, Amstead added.

The Mud Festival Internet site(www.mudfestival.or.kr) providesinformation about the festival.

By Stacy OuelletteEighth U.S. Army Future Operations

Slip-sliding away at Korean beachfrontthrills foreign and local visitors alike

Festival-goers caked in mud slide downthe tongue of a huge inflatable shark at the Boryeong Mud Festival. The festival,held each summer, attracts foreigners and locals out to enjoy the beach, water sports and entertainment like mud wrestling. There is always plenty of mud on hand, which many plaster on their bodies like a cosmetic.

Visitors walk along Boryeong beach during the mud festival July 16-22.

Buckets of mud await festival-goers.Mud-covered guests pose for a photo.

Locals carefully exit this attraction after wrestling each other in the mud.

PHOTOS BY STACY OUELLETTE


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Rockers Tour Area IArmed Forces Entertainment andMorale, Welfare and Recreation haveteamed up to bring the rock n rollgroup, Jason James & the Bay StateHouse Rockers, to Area I installations.The group will perform at CampStanleys Reggies Friday, CampHoveys Iron Triangle Aug. 26, CampRed Clouds Mitchells Aug. 28 andCamp Caseys Primos Aug. 30. Eachshow begins at 7 p.m. for information,call 732-6819.

Wrestling SuperstarsVisit Stanley

Armed Forces Entertainment willpresent Wrestl ing Superstars atmilitary installations across theRepublic of Korea. World WrestlingAssociation stars such as ThePatriot, Brandi Wine and AllisonDanger will meet in the ring, and holdautograph and photo sessions atCamp Walker, Friday, and CampStanley Fitness Center, Sunday.Matches will begin at 7 p.m. and arefree and open to the public. Theautograph and photo sessions willbegin one hour prior to the match.

For information, call 732-6819Tour Program Heats Up

in AugustThe Camp Red Cloud CommunityAct iv i ty Center i s offer ing abungee jumping tour Saturday.Interested individuals may registerat the nearest installation CAC.Buses for the bungee jumping tourswill depart the CAC at 8 a.m. theday of the event. For information,call 732-6246.

Golf Course BreakfastThe Camp Casey Golf CourseRestaurant is serving breakfast from6-9 a.m., Monday thru Friday. Forinformation, call 730-4334.

Bowling Center SpecialsThe Camp Casey Bowling Center offersmany special events during the summermonths, including:Purchase a Mean Geans Burger combomeal or 14 pizza and get one free gameas part of the free bowling program, 11a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday thru Friday;The Camp Hovey Bowling Centeroffers Dollar Bowling Sunday thruThursday. For information, call 730-5168.

Submitting to TMCWTo have an event or activity highlightedin The Morning Calm Weekly, sendevent information and a point of contactname and telephone number, [email protected] submissions are subject to editingto ensure they meet publicationstandards.

Army lent tech supportto The Great Raid

JONHEWITT

Actors Alphonso Gordon Mills and Avery Fields (standing) and Staff Sgt. Cedric Dupins and Kereta Mills, rehearse a scene from Musical Memories, a look at yesteryears through song, dance and literature, will be staged by the Area Community Theatre Music & Theatre Branch Aug. 26-28 at the Moyer Theatre, Building 2259. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27 and 2 p.m. Aug. 28. General seating is available at $3 each. For information, call John Wood at 723-5721.

Staff Sgt Cedric Dupins and Heejung Gilbert rehearse a scene from Musical Memories. Billed as a revue of the 1930s and 1940s, the production will also include music from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, and other contemporary musicals.

Making Memories

YONGSAN Area II Military Idol

contestants have about two moreweeks to register for the Army-widetalent contest affiliated with theAmerican Idol television show.

Contestants must register at theMoyer Community Services Center byAug. 31, according to Mario Farrulla,chief of recreation for the Area IISupport Activity.

Competition will begin 7 p.m. Sept.1 at the Main Post Club UptownLounge. Contestants need to be readywith an unaccompanied song in orderto participate. The song must be longerthan 90 seconds and no longer than 4-1/2 minutes. Judges, localentertainment and music professionals,will determine which contestantsadvance to the next round Sept. 8.

Sept. 8, contestants need to bring aCD with the song they plan to sing thatnight. Only one song per performancewill be accepted. Contestants may electto sing a different song each time theyadvance. Judges and the audience willdecide who advances.

Contestants will be interviewedfrom 1-3 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Main PostClub. The interviews will be sent tothe U.S. Army Community FamilySupport Center for promotion of the

Military Idol contest.Judges will critique performances

Sept. 23 and 30, but only the audiencewill vote for contestants to advance.

Contestants who would like torehearse their performance maycontact Music and Theater BranchDirector John Wood at 723-5721.

For information, call 738-5254.

Deadline nearing forArea II Military Idolhopefuls to sign upArea II Public AffairsBy Maj. F. Lee Reynolds

Army News Serv ice The crew that I worked with

on this production ... had a desire to do it right ...

David Cole,U.S. Army Center for Military History

LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood andthe Army continued their cooperativeassociation with the making of the filmThe Great Raid.

Set in the Philippines near the endWorld War II, The Great Raid tellsthe true story of the rescue of 500Prisoners of War by the 6th RangerBattalion and Filipino guerillas.

Infiltrating 30 miles behind Japaneselines, the Rangers risked everything tosave men imprisoned for almost threeyears at the infamous CabanatuanJapanese POW camp.

To provide an accurate portrayal of

events, the film makers reached out tothe Army for technical assistance.We reviewed the script for

accuracy and gave advice on thingsunique to Army language, said Maj.Todd Breasseale, Army Public Affairsoffice in Los Angeles.

However, the Army support wentwell beyond advice on language. DavidCole of the U.S. Army Center forMilitary History worked as thehistorical and technical advisor for thefilm. My reviews covered historicalaccuracy in the storyline, appropriatemilitary action and in some cases forcontinuity, said Cole.

According to Cole, some of the in-depth technical information includedthe types of U.S. and Japaneseweapons and equipment, uniforms andthe specific color of paint used onequipment. Even the actual 6th Rangerstationary letterhead and maps carriedduring the raid were duplicated.

Cole also helped locate the four survivingP-61 aircraft from World War II and providedspecifications on U.S. Army Branch and rank insignia used in the southwest Pacific Areain World War II.

There were also several proceduralpoints that took persuasion.

It was difficult to get across theconcept that privates dont hang aroundwith officers, Cole said. I still had to

convince people that first sergeants do nottake the point during the march.

Hollywood cant be expected to knowevery detail about the Army, officials said.They pointed out thats why the ArmyPublic Affairs office in Los Angeles andthe Center of Military History contributean essential element to the accuracy of Army-based projects. It adds credibility tothe film and provides an accurate andpositive image of the Army to the Americanpublic, officials said.

The film makers can use the informationor choose to ignore it. But, as seen withThe Great Raid, they reached out to theArmy from the beginning to make the movieas accurate as possible.

Fortunately, the crew that I worked withon this production were very professionaland had a desire to do it right for which Iam very grateful, Cole said.

(Editors Note: Maj. F. Lee Reynolds iswith USAR, 361st Press Camp

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Maj. Raymond Robinson Jr.

CAMP HUMPHREYS UniformedSoldiers are our first priority intreatment, said Col. Samuel W.Snelson, officer in charge of the CampH u m p h r e y sDental Clinic.That includes ourassigned KATUSASoldiers.

Snelson wasa d d r e s s i n gattendees at theAug. 9 TownHal l Mee t ingc o n c e r n i n gopt ions fordental treatmentin Korea fo rthose not inuniform.

A f t e rt r ea t ing ou rSoldiers, we cant r ea t o the rpr ior i t ies on aspace available basis as our verylimited resources will allow, he

said. But there is an alternative towaiting for space-a treatment.

Under TRICARE Dental, thosewho qualify for coverage can getexcellent dental care from Koreandental professionals, he said. Andbecause you are in Korea, mosttypes of treatment will cost nothingexcept the monthly enrollment fee.

TRICARE Dental Insurance is ad i f f e ren t p rog ram f rom theTRICARE Medical with which mostpeople are familiar. For one thing itrequires a separate enrollment. Fora family of four the monthlyenrollment fee might run as muchas $24.

I t s a bargain , Snelsoncontinued. Enrolled members willpay 50 pe rcen t o f t he f ee fo rprosthodont ic , or thodont ic and

In order to access Korean dental careunder TRICARE Dental rules, a membermust be examined at the clinic and havea non-availability referral form.

Snelson said that anyone whowants to see a dent is t underTRICARE rules will get the examand non-availability referral.

I just want to make the pointthat people who need dental careshould not wait for a better day,said the colonel. Space availablecare is limited now, and is growing

some re s to ra t ive se rv i ces .Everything else from diagnostic andcleaning services to oral surgery andpost surgical services, are fullycovered.

Members pay for care when itsreceived, sa idSg t . Kenne thR o b e r t s ,TRICARE DentalRepresentative atthe clinic, butthey wi l l bereimbursed in fullin about threeweeks.

Thats farbet ter than thecost of servicesunder theprogram in thes t a t e s , hec o n t i n u e d .There, based onrank, an insuredmember will payanywhere f rom20 percent to 50

pe rcen t fo r eve ry th ing excep t

diagnostic, emergency and mostpreventive services which are fullycovered.

Considering that the level of dental care in Korea matches thatavailable in the states, he said, andthat care cost far less in Korea thanin Amer i ca , t he re a r e r ea ladvantages to taking care of dentalproblems while assigned to CampHumphreys.

The clinic keeps a growing listof Korean dentists who meet highstandards of infection control andprofessionalism, and who speak English. Most of the dentists havetheir practices in and around Seoul,sa id Rober t s , bu t t he re a r e agrowing number in the local area,and there is one clinic just down thestreet in Anjung-ri.

Col. Samuel Snelson is a native of Shreveport, La. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Northeast Louisiana University in 1975 and went on to be awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1979. He did his General Practice Residency at the Silas B. Hayes Community Hospital at Fort Ord, Ca,1979 to 1980 and has practiced his profession and served the Army in NATO, Fort Sill, Ok; Honduras; Germany; and Fort Lewis, Wa, and here in Korea. He has attended the AMEDD

Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Arms Services and Staff School, Command and General Staff College and the Advanced Education in General Dentistry two year program at Fort Hood, Texas. He has been awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge and the Air Assault Badge and is certified by both the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry and the American Board of General Dentistry.

ROGER EDWARDS

Dental services available through TRICARE Dental

CAMP HUMPHREYS Korea isfamil iar ter r i tory for Area I I I s

newly a s s igned chap la in , Ma j .Raymond Robinson Jr. He was firstassigned to Yongsan as an enlistedSoldier in 1983, and has also servedas an installation staff chaplain atCamp Hialeah in Pusan.

Robinson enlisted in the Army inSeptember 1982 and was awardedh i s s e rgean t s t r i pes wh i l e a t

Yongsan, where he was shi f tsupervisor of the heliport. After hisdischarge he returned to school wasordained and reentered the Army in

June 1992.God called me to his ministry,said Robinson.

The major has previously servedat Arlington National Cemetery asthe Cemetery Chaplain and as abattalion chaplain at Fort Stewart,Ga.; Fort Polk, La.; and Fort Bliss,Texas . He comes to Camp

Humphreys from Fort Myer, Va.One of my main goals over the

next two years at Camp Humphreysis to bring Soldier morale to a high

level, he said. I will encourage,equip and empower the people of God to fulfill their God-ordainedpurpose in life and in service, andwill strengthen the spiritual focus of this community.

I intend to be a friend, advocate,pastor and enabler for the Soldierwhile I am here, he concluded.

New chaplain seeks to strengthen spiritual focus

Chaplain Raymond Robinson, Jr.U.S. ARMYPHOTOGRAPH

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

By Eric Griess and Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

Meet the DoctorMeet the DoctorMeet the DoctorMeet the DoctorMeet the Doctor

Sgt. Kenneth Roberts is the Camp Humphreys TRICARE Dental Representative and is available to answer questions concerning the program.

ROGER EDWARDS

more limited.Seek the care you need now,

even if it means paying out of yourown pocket. Keep simple problemsfrom becoming serious.

A wealth of detailed TRICARE DentalPlan information is available fordownload online at http:// www.ucci.com/was/ucciweb/tdp/ tdp.jspp. Online enrollment can also bedone at this site. Information is alsoavailable from Roberts at the CampHumphreys Dental Clinic.


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The section of OFlahavan Loop that runs from Housing to Information Management will be closed until new constuction is completed on the south side of the street. The sidewalk on the north side of OFlahavan will remain open for foot traffic.

ROGER EDWARDS

Safety, construction drives traffic flow

CAMP HUMPHREYS Eighteenathletes participated in the quarterly AreaIII Mini-triathlon Saturday. A triathlon isa race involving swimming, bicycling andrunning. The Area III Mini-triathlonrequires participants to swim 250 meters,bike 20 kilometers and run 5 kilometers.

Finishers in each division in order are:Womens Division

Capt. Lindsey Halter 56.35602nd ASB

2nd Lt. Francesca Campos 56.59527th MI

Maj. Lisa Keough 61.55194th Maint. Bn.

Lori Hayden (Civ.) 65.09377th Med. Co.

Capt. Racquel Obmerga 67.53568th Med. Co.

Annette Geringer (Civ.) 72.47607th CBCS

Kirsten Simonsgaard 74.53602nd Avn.

Mens Senior DivisionCapt. Brian Burgemaster 45.47

602 ASBCW-3 Edward Lopez 53.39

520th Maint. Co.CW-3 Donald Estep 59.31

2nd MFABMark Kuwik (Civ.) 59.32

AFTEL-3rd MICW-5 Paul Barnes 63.49

USASAMens Open Division

2nd Lt. Andrew Taylor 48.1568th Med. Co.

Sgt. Noah Bickell 48.34607th CBCS

Staff Sgt. Ken Harte 51.32527th MI

David Mattingly (Civ.) 52.39Dyn Corp

Spc. Albert Dyk 53.322nd MFAB

Pvt. Freddie Davis 75.53568th Med. Co.

Maj. Lisa Keough starts out on the bicycle leg of Area IIIs Mini-triathlon Saturday. Her time for all three legs was 61.55.

ROGER EDWARDS

Eighteen run Area III raceHelp Wanted

Applications are being acceptedfor full and part time Child CareGivers at the new Camp HumphreysChild Development Center.

Applicants must be 18 or older, beable to lift 40 pounds, able to readand write English, be a U.S. citizen,be available between 5:30 a.m. and6:30 p.m. and be able to pass abackground check required forworking with children. Forms areavailable at the Civilian PersonnelOffice. Call 753-8773 forinformation.

Safe On My OwnThe American Red Cross offersSafe On My Own Saturday, forchildren 10 and 11 years old. Thecourse will be held from 10 a.m.

to noon in Building 262. Cost is$10 per student. Pre-pay isrequired. For information, call 753-7172.

Baby-Sitter TrainingThe American Red Cross offersBaby-Sitter Training from 6 to 8p.m. Tuesday thru Thursday, forages 12 and up in Building 262. Allthree nights of training are requiredto complete the course. Pre-payment of a $25 course fee isrequired. For information, call 753-7172.

Area III SchoolRegistration

The Humphreys AmericanElementary School office is nowopen from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., for ongoing studentregistration. Command and non-command sponsored families areencouraged to register before thefirst day of school. Please bring thefollowing documents whenregistering:

-birth certificate-immunization record-PCS orders to Korea

-Social Security card for student-AIP/extension documents if applicable-A passport with Status of

Forces Agreement stamp isrequired for all non- commandsponsored students

For information call 753-8894.

Ration ControlHours of Operation

Ration control is now open 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday thruWednesday and Friday. Rationcontrol closes for lunch from noonto 1 p.m. daily. The office is closedeach Thursday and on the 1st and3rd Tuesday of the month forrequired trips to Yongsan and tocamps Eagle and Long. Forinformation, call 753-6123, or goto the Ration Control Website athttp://pimsk.korea.army.mil/ default.aspx.

A workman puts the finishing touches on the new Camp Humphreys Commissary parking lot Saturday. They painted in parking divisions, directional arrows and a special lane specifically for the use of Army and Air Force Exchange Service taxis. The lot is open and is providing much needed parking for the commissary, the exchange,

the gym and the theater in Humphreys downtown area.

CAMP HUMPHREYS Trafficpatterns are changing for the foreseeablefuture on Camp Humphreys, due to safetyconsiderations and new construction.P.T. Safety

Driving on Perimeter Road aroundthe northern end of the flightline is nowprohibited from 6 to 7 a.m. Mondaythrough Friday. The closure has beenordered to provide Soldiers with a safeplace for Physical Training during theearly morning hours. Traffic is stoppedfrom the Y intersection at Building1319 at Zoeckler Station on thenortheast side of the flightline, to the3rd Military Intelligence area on thesouthwest side.Traffic Safety

Drivers who in the past have made aleft-hand turn across traffic intoOFlahavan Loop next to FreedomChapel, are now being directed tocontinue west between 7:30 and 8:30a.m. Its a safety consideration, saidActing Installation Safety ManagerPhilip Vincent. It helps keep trafficfrom backing up and cuts down on thecongestion drivers have experiencedthere in the past.

Road ClosureNew construction on a 96-person

bachelor officers quarters and multi-story parking garage has begun in theOFlahavan Loop area, and will beaffecting traffic for the next few years.OFlahavan Loop, from the housing

office to the public affairs office inBuilding 728 is closed. Weve retainedthe sidewalk on the north side of thestreet, said Vincent, to give Soldiersa safe place to walk but auto andtruck traffic is out.

One Way TrafficDrivers who wish to reach the

Department of Public Works, TravelOffice, Household Goods and otherfacilities along the newly designated oneway section of OFlahavan will find theirway blocked with the road closure on

OFlahavan. Drivers can still get wherethey need to go by taking Gorvad Driveat the KATUSA Snack Bar and turningright, or by entering OFlahavan Loopfrom Freedom Road by Freedom Chapel,bypassing the closed section of the street.

Area III Public Affairs

Touch Up

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs


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OSAN AIR BASE Christina LeeDerens father Art is proud of his littlegirl. Christina is a young lady with herfeet firmly on the ground but with herhead high in the air. She is a 12 year oldwho is determined to become a pilot andis already working toward that goal.

Art is a civilian employee in Area IIILogistics at Camp Humphreys. Thefamily arrived in Korea a little more thana year ago and Christina started flightschool at Osans Aero Club in October.

I just like to do stuff like this, shesaid when asked why she had decidedto be a flyer. I dont know why, but Iwant a career as a commercial pilot or amarine biologist.

Christina enters the seventh gradewhen school begins later this month and

will be attending Osans American High

School. She said that her favoritesubjects are science and language arts,and, I enjoy Discovery and AnimalPlanet on television.

Although still a few years away frombeing able to solo (age 16) and be issuedher private pilots license (age 17),Christina has already completed herformal flight school training and hasbegun to amass flying experience.According to her father, she has earned10 flying hours learning maneuvers anddoing take offs and landings.

Flying may be more expensive thanother youth activities, said Christina, butits lots of fun and may be a career builder.

Id like to encourage others my ageto come out and get involved, shecontinued. If I can do it, they can do ittoo.

Young flyer aims high,wants to be future pilot

Christina Deren sits at the controls of a Cessna 172 at Osans Aero Club Saturday, while

performing a preflight check. According to Tom Morton, Aero Club manager, The Cessna 172 is worldwide, the most popular market model aircraft in which to learn to fly.

PHOTOS BYROGER EDWARDS

Christina Deren checks engine oil during her pre-flight check while under the watchful eyes of Bill Evans, a private pilot with 300 hours flying time.

Bill Evans gives Christina a few tips about the instrument panel during the pre-flight check of an Aero Club Cessna 172.

In a pre-flight routine that is

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