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Volume 4, Issue 18PPPPPUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHED FFFFFOROROROROR TTTTTHOSEHOSEHOSEHOSEHOSE SSSSSERVINGERVINGERVINGERVINGERVING INININININTHETHETHETHETHE RRRRREPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICOFOFOFOFOF KKKKKOREAOREAOREAOREAOREA
Feb. 17, 2006
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Area IV Soldierprofiled on KBS
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Soldiers get headstart on Korean tour
WASHINGTON Tax season has only just begun
but already a partnership that enables military members
and their families to file their tax returns electronicallywithout charge is proving tremendously popular, with
103,000 returns already filed as of Feb. 7.
Thats a big response! the official said. More than
97,000 people filed their returns electronically within
the first 20 days after being offered free access to
Turbo Tax software, she noted. Military OneSource
and Intuit, a financial services company, are partnering
to offer the Turbo Tax basic product for both federaland state returns at no cost.
In addition to active-duty members and their
families, National Guard and Reserve members and
their family members also have access to the program,
regardless of their activation status. Deployed DoDcivilians and their families also qualify.
Users can access the software through the Military
OneSource Web site. A simple, secure, step-by-step
Free Turbo Tax proves popular among DoD filersBy Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service
system allows them to save, print and send completed
tax forms electronically to the Internal RevenueService, officials said.
While the Defense Department has a long history
of offering tax help to military members, this is the
first time DoD has offered the opportunity for them
to self-file electronically.
Another free service enables military members
and families to make toll-free calls to tax expertsfrom any deployment location in the world, Jan
Burke, deputy undersecretary of defense for military
community and family policy, said in announcing
the program in January. The toll-free number is(800) 342-9647. More phone numbers for people
living overseas, non-English speakers and people
with disabilities are posted on the MilitaryOneSource Web site.
That service could come in particularly handy
this year, due to deployments, said Army Lt. Col.
Janet Fenton, executive director of the Armed
Forces Tax Council. For example, Iraq, Afghanistan,
Bosnia and Kosovo all qualify as combat zones
where military income is tax exempt.
CNFK sailors trained, ready to fight tonightBy Navy Journalist David McKeeCNFKPublic Affair s
SEOUL With the constant threat
of aggression from the north, service in
Korea is unique and potentiallydangerous. Nine sailors with
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea
were reminded of this Feb. 10, as they
tested for and received their Navy Pistol
Marksmanship Ribbons.
Though small arms training is routine
in the Army and Marines, that is not thecase in the Navy. According to
Gunners Mate, Petty Officer 1st Class
Keith Anderson, about 30 percent of the
personnel who arrive at CNFK have smallarms training and are mostly junior
personnel who come from sea-going
commands at which they stood armedsentry.
All CNFK personnel serving in the
Republic of Korea must annually meet
the necessary requirements to carry
small arms. This means many sailors
who are expected to qualify are handlinga firearm for the first time.
The qualifications are a good
reminder that CNFK personnel are in a
potential conflict zone and this training
enables us to defend ourselves in the
event of hostilities, said Anderson.
Besides preparing sailors for a
combat situation, I believe small armstraining is a tremendous confidence
builder, he said. Many people have
never touched a firearm before joining
the Navy, and now have an opportunity
to master a skill that can at first seem
very intimidating.To ensure safety, we conduct a brief
for all hands taking part in the shoot.
Everyone receives training on firearms
safety, weapon characteristics,
operation and marksmanship prior to
firing on the range, Anderson said.
Moreover, todays sailors have
courses on Navy Knowledge Onlineavailable as well to help prepare thembefore they step onto the range where,
there are line coaches on the firing line
to ensure personnel are complying with
the range safety officers instructions
and not endangering themselves or
others.
CNFK Transportation Specialist,Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Petraitis,
said the requirement to become and to
remain weapons qualified is a vital part
of the mission at CNFK and an
additional benefit to serving in Korea.
Small arms qualifications plays an
important role in keeping our sailorsconditioned for future duty
assignments, whether its on the front
lines or standing watch as a sentry on a
ship, Petraitis said.
In addition to small arms training,
sailors in Korea must also take part in
an annual mount-out exercise in thespring in which they check out M-16s
from the armory to take with them on a
one-mile road march, as well as review
chemical, biological and radiological
procedures.
See NavyNavyNavyNavyNavy, Page 4
NAVY JOURNALIST DAVID MCKEE
A r e a TA r e a TA r e a TA r e a TA r e a Ta x C e n t e r sa x C e n t e r sa x C e n t e r sa x C e n t e r sa x C e n t e r sTax assistance centers are available at Army
installations across the peninsula. A list of tax centersis included below. For information and hours of
operations, call the telephone numbers listed:Area I
Camp Casey, Bldg. 1876, 730-8704
Camp Red Cloud, Freeman Hall, 732-8788
Area IIYongsan Garrison, Moyer Community ServicesCenter, room 113, 725-1040
Area III
Camp Humphreys, Bldg. 734, 753-8053.Area IV
Camp Carroll, Bldg. T-125, 765-7936
Camp Henry, Bldg. 1805, 768-6680
Camp Hialeah, Bldg. S-275, 763-3510
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea sailors work on their 9 mm Beretta qualification at theYongsan Garrison pistol range Feb. 10. All CNFK personnel serving in the Republic of Korea mustqualify with small arms annually .
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Greetings to United States
Forces Korea
servicemembers, civilians,
contractors and families serving in theRepublic of Korea! It is an honor and
a pleasure to command the finest
military forces in the world.
Returning here after many years, I
am gratified and heartened by the
changes that have taken place. TheRepublic of Korea has become a
vibrant democracy and an international
economic power. It is both remarkable
and inspiring.
Although much of Korea has
changed since 1980, what has not
changed is the U.S. commitment to thisgreat republic. As it has for 50 years,
the mutual defense alliance between the
ROK and United States will continue to
ensure stability, deter conflict and fightand win decisively if we must. In
support of this objective, the United
States Forces Korea team will remainfocused, trained and ready.
As commander, I want us to focus
our energies on four priorities. Our first
priority is to ensure peace on the
peninsula and stability in the region. We
will do this by being ready to fight, and
by effectively partnering, training andexercising with our ROK allies and
partners in the region. We will also do
this by conducting ourselves in a
manner that is compatible with and
respectful of the culture and laws of
our host nation.
It is our clear responsibility andrequirement to engage in positive
exchanges and activities with ROK
citizens, including enthusiastic
participation in local Good Neighbor
programs.
My second priority for the command
is to reinforce and strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance through transformation.
We are all proud of this alliance that has
existed for more than 50 years. Some
are questioning the continued
commitment of the United States to the
alliance, particularly in light of recent
adjustments in both U.S. and ROKdefense policies.
However, the United States
commitment is and will remain strong
GEN B.B. Bell
Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
and unwavering. No healthy relationship
remains unchanged. Our dialogue is
positive and demonstrates the maturityand vibrancy of our partnership.
Our transformation efforts will
occur along three axes. We will enhance
our combined capabilities through the
acquisition of advanced warfighting
materiel and battle command systems.
We will shape our forces by working to
assign appropriate roles and missions toboth the United States and the Republic
of Korea, and we will align our forces
on the peninsula to improve their
responsiveness and flexibility.
My next command priority is to
enhance our warfighting readiness.
Maintaining the highest state of
readiness at all times is imperative inmaintaining a credible deterrent. Our
readiness cannot be compromised.
To enhance our readiness, we will be
dedicated to training excellence and
leader development. The worldwide
reputation of competent, effective andlethal American military warriors is a
result of our tough battle-focused
training. We will continue to set and
meet high training standards.
My fourth command priority is to
improve our force well-being. Our real
warfighting effectiveness comes fromour joint and combined warriors, not
from our military hardware. Inrecognizing this human dimension of
the profession of arms, I consider our
families as key to our success.
Our families represent a vital part of
our military team. If we take care offamilies, I am certain our warriors will
take care of the mission. Our well-being
is also dependent on safe training and
safe personal conduct. We will
emphasize safety in all that we do, on
and off duty.
It is my intent that United States
Forces Korea remains dedicated to the
success of both United Nations
Command and Combined Forces
Command. We will have a trained andready command, correctly focused and
disciplined. We will care for all
members of the USFK team and we will
competently and confidently look
forward to future challenges. We will be
respectful of the customs and societalnorms of this wonderful Korean
society, and we will demonstrate our
commitment through strong
partnership, engagement and Good
Neighbor programs.
Two weeks ago, Katie and I arrived
on the peninsula to an incredibly warmwelcome. It was humbling and we are
deeply honored. Both of us commitourselves to helping ensure that your
service here in Korea is personally
meaningful and rewarding. I can assure
you that your service here is vital to the
futures of both the United States and theRepublic of Korea.
Katchi Kapshida!
Gen. B.B. Bell
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Post Allowance Rate
Survey
Federal civilians in Korea can impact
post allowance rates in Korea by
participating in a State Department
survey currently being conductedthrough Feb. 28. The survey and
information are published on the
Directorate of Human Resource
Management public site under Quick
Links or Published Content.
Reunion in Korea
Deadline Approaches
The application deadline for the next
Reunion in Korea tour is fast
approaching and servicemembers who
plan to bring family to Korea with this
program are urged to complete and
return their applcations as soon as
possible.
Reunion in Korea is a program designedto help U.S. Forces Korea
servicemembers bring family members
to visit them in Korea. Since 1981, over
18,000 family members have
participated in the program, which
offers discounted airline, hotel and tour
packages to military members. Reunion
tour dates for 2006 are April 17-20, May
22-25, Sept. 11-14 and Oct. 23-26.
Application deadlines for the first tour
is Feb. 25. Applications are available at
all USO offices and will be accepted on
a first-come, first served basis. For
information, call 724-7003.
West Point Founders
Day Dinner
All West Point graduates and guests
are invited to attend the 2006 West
Point Founders Day Sit down Dinner
March 4 at the Naija Ballroom, Dragon
Hill Lodge on Yongsan Garrisons South
Post. The evenings activities will begin
at 6 p.m. with a Benny Havens Social
Hour. Cost of dinner is $25 per person.
For information, contact Lt. Col. Doug
Boltuc at [email protected], or
by calling 723-6153.
2ID seeks NCO Assistant
for Commanding General
The 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Red
Cloud is seeking an outstandingnoncommissioned officer to fill the
position of executive administrative
NCO, Office of the Commanding
General.
Applicants must meet a number of
qualifications, including:
! Grade: Staff Sergeant (Time inGrade must not exceed five years),
Sgt. 1st Class (no TIG/Time in Service
requirements)
! PMOS: 42L / 42A! Must be able to report on or beforeMarch 1, and have at least 12 months
remaining in country or be willing to
extend.
! Must possess a secret securityclearance and have no recent Uniform
Code of Military Justice or derogatory
action.
! If interested, submit last twoNCOERs and ERB to 2ID CGs Office
(Freeman Hall, Camp Red Cloud). Call
732-8872 for information.
See Stars,Stars,Stars,Stars,Stars, Page 4
KATUSA becomes star of tomorrowBy Sgt. Jung Jung-woo8th Mili tary Police Brigade
COURTESY PHOTO
See Theft,Theft,Theft,Theft,Theft, Page 4
KUNSAN AIR BASE -- Identity theft, or identity
fraud, is the taking of a victims identity to obtain credit,
credit cards from banks and retailers, steal money fromthe victims existing accounts, apply for loans, establish
accounts with utility companies, rent an apartment,
file bankruptcy or obtain a job using the victi ms name.
Recently, criminals have been using unsuspecting
v ic t ims iden t i t i es du r ing the
commission of crimes ranging fromtraffic infractions to felonies.
Iden t i ty - thef t scams on the
Internet also appear to be on the rise.
However, identity theft can occur
through a variety of other methods,
such as fraudulent credit inquiries,
unprotected wallets, post mail and
even garbage.Victims of identity theft currently face multiple hurdles
in preventing further misuse of their identifying
information and in correcting damage done to their credit
histories, reputations and lives by identity thieves.
Victims often spend many hours just figuring out
who to contact, the potential scope of the damage,
and what to do about it. Following are some helpfultips and advice to combat and prevent identity theft.Liability
If a person reports the loss of a credit card before
the card is actually used, their credit card company
cannot hold them responsible for any unauthorized
charges. If a thief uses the credit card before peoplereport it missing, the most theyll be liable for in
unauthorized charges is $50 per card.
Identity theft: What to know and how to prevent itIdentity theft: What to know and how to prevent itIdentity theft: What to know and how to prevent itIdentity theft: What to know and how to prevent itIdentity theft: What to know and how to prevent itBy Capt. Byron ShibataBy Capt. Byron ShibataBy Capt. Byron ShibataBy Capt. Byron ShibataBy Capt. Byron Shibata8thFighter WingLegal Office
By law, if an ATM or debit card is reported missing
before a criminal uses it, the bank cannot hold people
liable. However, theyll be liable for up to $50 inunauthorized withdrawals or debits if its reported lost
or stolen within two business days of discovering the
loss or theft. People are liable for up to $500 if the
lost or stolen card is reported after two business days,
but within 60 days after a s tatement shows an
unauthorized withdrawal.Becoming a victim
Contac t c red i t agencies , thencreditors and financial institutions and
finally government authorities. First,
report the case of fraud to the three
major consumer reporting agencies.
Second, the victim must contacttheir creditors about any accounts that
have been tampered with or opened
fraudulently. You can often insist that a password be
used before any inquiries or changes be made to the
new account. If checks have been stolen, place stop-
payment orders on them. If an ATM card has been
compromised, cancel the card and get a new card andpersonal identification number, or PIN.
Third, file complaints or reports with relevant
government authorities. Under the Identity Theft andAssumpt ion Deter rence Act , the Federa l T rade
Commission is responsible for processing complaints.
An identity theft victim should also contact the local
police, Better Business Bureau, FBI office or U.S.Secret Service branch, the Postal Inspection Service
(if a victim suspects a thief has submitted a change-
I really feel like Im walking on
heaven, said Pfc. Yoon Jong-baek,
about being the first KATUSA to
ever sing in the U.S. Armys Stars
of Tomorrow EntertainmentContest.
He not only participated, he won
second place in the male vocal solo
category and third place for best in
show.
Yoon, a Korean Augmentation to
the U.S . Army So ld ier f rom
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 8th MP Brigade, also won$1,500 for Yongsans Morale
Welfare Recreat ion program, a
t rophy and an iPod Jan . 21 in
Washington, D.C.
He has one of the most
phenomenal vocal instruments Ive
ever heard, and he has just anamazing s inceri ty , said Victor
Hurtado, Stars of Tomorrow
director after hearing Yoon sing
Forever More by James Ingram.
One of the judges thought that
we had mistakenly put in a vocal
recording of the song and waswondering if we were going to stop
and start him over, said Hurtado,
which I th ink is probably the
greatest compliment of all because
Pfc. Yoon Jong-baek sings his way to asecond place finish in the Stars of Tomorrow
male vocalist competition in Washington, D.C.Jan. 21.
James Ing ram i s one o f the
foremost voices of our time.
Yoon applied for a tryout for thecontest and qualified for the final
round. Hurtado recommended him
as a representative of the Korean
peninsula with three U.S. Soldiers.
It is a great honor for me to be
awarded a prize like this, saidYoon. I want to express my
appreciation to the ROK Army, U.S.
Army, my fel low KATUSAs,
Soldiers and NCOs in my unit.
Yoon traveled to America for the
contest, visiting the homeland of his
fellow Soldiers and touring theLincoln, Vietnam War and Korean
War memorials.
I offered a most reverent ial
prayer to those who served away
from their home, he said.Yoon firs t s tarted to s ing
American popular songs to study
If a person reports the loss of a credit card before the
card is actually used, their
credit card company cannot
hold them responsible for any
unauthorized charges.
Pfc. Yoon Jong-baek was not the only U.S. Forces Korea servicememberrepresenting the command at the Stars of Tomorrow Contest.
Spc. Adel Nammour, 121st General Hospital; Sgt. Derrick Auten, Company
B, 607th Combat Communication Squadron; and Sgt. 1st Class Kent Roberts,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 501st Corps Support Group, also
made the trip to Washington, D.C. for the performance competition.
And, like Yoon, the other USFK performers excelled. Nammour and Kent
finished third and fourth, respectively, in the Male Vocal Solo category. Autenwon the third place prize in the Male Vocal Solo (Self-Accompanied) category.
USFK servicemembers excel at competitionUSFK servicemembers excel at competitionUSFK servicemembers excel at competitionUSFK servicemembers excel at competitionUSFK servicemembers excel at competition
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the Consumer Privacy Rights
Program.Preventing problems
The Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation recommends several
measures to prevent and increaseprotection against identity theft.
Never d ivu lge personal
information unless communication
is initiated with a company that is
known and trusted. For example,
other than a bank or stockbroker,
almost no business will need a
Social Security number. A criminalcan use just a few key pieces of
information such as a mothers
maiden name to withdraw money
from an account or order new
checks or credit cards.
Also, i f a cal ler claiming torepresent a bank, the police and so
on attempts to verify confidential
information, its safest to reveal
nothing. Reputable credi tors or
government officials will not make
verification calls or e-mails.Individuals should protect
information on themselves. Promptly
remove post mail from mailboxes.
Have a trusted friend collect mail orhave the post office hold it. Burn or
shred credit card applications and
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Carry only the absolute necessary
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around a Social Security number or
have i t pre-printed on checks.
Carefu l ly watch bank accoun t
statements and credit card bills. If abank statement or credit card bill
doesnt arrive on time, contact thecompany someones identi ty
might have been stolen.
Contact the lender immediately if
theres a discrepancy in financial
records or something suspicious,
such as a missing payment or anunauthorized withdrawal.
CNFK is the regional commander
for the U.S. Navy in the Republic
of Korea and provides expertise on
Naval matters to area mil i tary
commanders , including the
Commander in Chief for the United
Nations Command, the Republic ofKorea and U.S. Combined Forces
Command, and Commander, United
States Forces Korea.
CNFK also serves as liaison to
the Republic of Korea Navy, the
Combined Forces Commander staff
in armistice and in wartime and tothe Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet
based in Yokosuka. NAVY JOURNALIST DAVID MCKEEA sailor takes aim at a 15-meter target.
S t a r sS t a r sS t a r sS t a r sS t a r s from Page 2English when he was an elementaryschool student. After that, he tried
to improve his s inging ski l ls
constantly by singing every kind of
song. He used to sing onstage as a
main vocalist to show his musical
talent while he was attending
University of Seoul with a major insocial welfare work.
I used to overcome hardships by
singing a song, said Yoon.
Yoon said he will soon begin
writing and composing his own
songs, instead of only singing popular
songs. Hehopes to
continue to
develop his
m u s i c a ltalent after
completing
his mandatory military service.I am going to return to my
university after my service. [After]
graduating university, I will start
my career as a musician, said
Yoon.
COURTESY PHOTO
Pfc. Yoon jung-baek, a Korean Augmentationto the U.S. Army Soldier from Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 8th MP Brigade, isbelieved to be the first KATUSA to compete inthe Stars of Tomorrow competition. He was oneof four U.S. Forces Korea servicemembers totake part in the annual competition.
It is a great
honor for me to
be awarded aprize like this.
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CAMP RED CLOUD The
Mitchells Club renovations are in
full swing. Morale, Welfare and
Recreation is overseeingconstruction of the cosmetic
changes at the new Camp Red
Cloud Mitchells Sports Grill.
Our hope is that this will once
again become a gathering place
for Soldiers all around Area I as
well as visitors, said Lt. Col.
William Huber, CRC garrisoncommander. We want to provide
a world-class community club that
is relevant and provides a safe,
healthy and efficient entertainment
opportunity for our customers.During the next few months the
facility will continue to undergo
further renovations. Phase one
began last week with completion
expected within 30 days.
Mitchells will have a state-of-
the-art entertainment Karaoke andApollo music equipment, big
screen plasma TVs with multiple
programming and VCRs for tape
delay of events, a grid trusssystem, a portable dance floor,
portable disc jockey booth
brought out when needed, portablestage, booth, wireless
microphones, new furniture and
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memorabilia dcor.
The digital music deliverylibrary will contain the latest and
greatest music. Also, it will have
high-quality audio and videos that
are updated monthly, he said.The memorabilia, autograph
guitars, platinum albums and CDs,
include items gathered over thelast year of all of the great
entertainers who have performed
in the Area I camps.
This concept is in response to
a high customer demand for
quality entertainment
programming, said Chris
Bradford, chief of MWRsCommunity Operations
Division. The changes
incorporated with this package
will greatly improve our ability to
deliver quality programming and See MitchellsMitchellsMitchellsMitchellsMitchells, Page 6
Artist rendering of the renovated Bulls Eye Room upon completion this summer. Phase one of work at Mitchells Club began last week and shouldfinish in 30 days.
service for trivia mania, talent
shows and multiple TV
programming with LED lighting.
The LED lighting was especially
important in promoting the right
feel, along with providing the rightlevels necessary for changing the
lighting of the facility with a dial
from blue to orange to green,
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CAMP RED CLOUD Area I officials
announced that starting next week Phase II of the
Camp Red Cloud road widening will begin, whichwill change entering and departing of the front gate.
Upon entering the gate, vehicles will bear to
the left instead of going straight, said Lt. Col.William Huber, CRC garrison commander.
Construction is anticipated to last until the end of
June.
Only nontactical, light trucks and sedans
under three-quarters of a ton and privately owned
vehicles will be allowed entry in the front gate
from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday,except holidays. All other vehicles: tactical,
construction, delivery and fuel trucks, and
contract and government buses, must come in
through the back gate. In addition, between 7
and 8:30 a.m., all vehicles must depart out the
back gate.
All drivers are advised to watch for signs andto use extreme caution when entering and
departing the camp and driving around the movie
theater, shoppette and bus station area, Huber said.
In addition, the back gate will be operational
seven days a week, 24 hours a day during this
time to allow vehicles entrance and exit, he said.
Pfc. Marcus D. Moore, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 4-7 Cavalry Regiment,, (top) mixes it up with Sgt. Aaron Patrick,Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Division, at the 2006 Warrionr Invitaional Wrestling Tournament at CampCaseys Carey Fitness Center, Saturday. Eighteen Soldier/athletes competed in the event.
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Alcohol, drug abuse programupdates standards, requirements
drug-testing and prevention education performance
standards.
The new brigade-, battalion- and company-level CIP
documents have also streamlined documentation
requirements by replacing the previous laundry list of
required Department of Army, U.S. Forces Korea and
8th Army regulations and policies with a simple
requirement to have a copy of the locally produced
unit prevention leader CD-ROM, which now includes
required regulations and policy letters.
The prevention education officer position remains
vacant, Silvia said. Clinical, drug-testing and
administrative staff are working together to sustainexis t ing recurren t c lasses , such as ADAPT,
newcomers briefings and leaders training.
However, we cannot support new training
commitments until a new prevention officer and a new
outreach coordinator are recruited,Silvia explained.
For information about the program, call Silvia at
730-4006.
CAMP CASEY If a Soldier tests positive for a
drug, which requires a medical review, the review and
a copy of the medical officers findings is taken to
the Alcohol and Drug Abuse office in Building S-0802
on Camp Casey. The Army Center for Substance Abuse
Prevention maintains a drug-testing data base for every
Soldier and Department of the Army civilian who has
submitted specimens for testing.
The installation alcohol and drug control office r is
responsible for inputting medical review results into
the ACSAP data base.
Allowing Soldiers whose drug positives were theresult of use of legitimate prescription drugs to leave
Korea with positive results still pending in the data
base is not taking care of Soldiers, said Dan Silvia,
alcohol and drug control officer.
ASAP standards have been updated in accordance
with recent changes mandating use of drug-testing
program software and with existing 8th U.S. Army
Area I Public Affairs
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CAMP RED CLOUD Airmen
from the 604th Air Support Operations
Squadron recently participated in an
exercise here that helped test their
communication capabilities. Theexercise was part of an overall 7th Air
Force exercise.
Within the exercise, requests were
sent through various channels of
communication for requests of air
support.
We do this exercise to help ourairmen understand what they will
do during division exercises, said
Capt. Jason Corrigan, Fighter
Duty Officer.
Part of the Jan. 23-27 exercise
included training newly-arrived
airmen to Korea on their jobsduring an exercise. We have a
large turnover of people, so this
exercise helps bring them up to
speed, Corrigan said.
During the week-long exercise,
airmen were at both North StarRange and CRC.
At North Star Range, airmen set
up equipment they would use
during wartime.
We support the fighter duty
officer, said Tech. Sgt. Douglas
W. Koethe. We request
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emergency close-air support and
act as a liaison between the Army
and Air Force.Another important aspect of the
field site was to ensure everything
was in good working order.
For Master Sgt. James Abshire,
NCOIC, satellite wide-band
telemetry shop, that meant
establishing secure satellitecommunications.
Having secure
satellitecommunications is a
vital link for the
ASOC, he said.
Without it, it wouldjust be a phone on
the end of the desk.
SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS
Tech. Sgt. Phillip Bell Jr. (right) checks over hte log of Senior Airman Christ Komorek i the AirSupport Operations center, Jan. 24. The log includes a SLUTE report from the field. Onceverified, the inforaiton is forwarded to the flight duty officer.
When requests are made fromthe field, airmen in the Air Support
Operations Center log all
information and pass it onto the
FDO.
We track everyones
movement and requests, said
Senior Airman Matthew Arnold.All of the information we receive
will go to the pilots so they have it
right there.
Information that goes into the
log includes everything in aSALUTE report.
Its important when wecommunicate with the field that
we get all of the correct
information, Arnold said. One
piece of wrong information could
be disastrous. Good
communication is the key element
in all of this.
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Airmen check generatorsto ensure each is fullyfunctional at the field siteat North Star Range.
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WASHINGTON All the militaryservices exceeded their recruiting
goals for January - a trend thats
continued for eight consecutive
months, Defense Department
officials announced Feb. 10.
The January figures reflect
continued recruiting successes sincelast June, Air Force Lt. Col. Ellen
Krenke, a Pentagon spokesperson,
told American Forces Press Service.
These successes are helping the
services build the momentum they
need as they approach the springtime
months, which are traditionallyslower times for recruiting, she said.
Recruiting typically rebounds
again during the summer months,
following high school graduations,
Krenke noted.
During January, the Army
recruited 8,337 new members, 103percent of its goal; the Navy, 2,726,
101 percent; the Marine Corps,
3,234, 106 percent; and the Air
Force, 2,915, 101 percent, Krenke
said.
In addition, three of the six
reserve components met or exceededtheir January goals. The Army
National Guard reached 113 percentof its goal.
The Army Reserve, Navy Reserve
and Air National Guard fell slightly
short of their January goals,
achieving 96, 88 and 90 percent oftheir goals, respectively, Krenke said.
The January successes come at a
time when retention remains high
throughout the military, Krenke
noted.
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WASHINGTON The Army
began implementing CAC
Cryptographic Logon last monthand will soon require a common
access card and personal
identification number, or PIN, to
log onto the Armys unclassified
network.
By March, about 10,000 Army
users, including most Pentagonstaffers, are expected to be logging
onto their computer network by
scanning their card. By summer,
implementation should be
Armywide, G6 officials said.
Protecting identity is critical as
the Army moves forward to delivera joint net-centric, information
enterprise, said Lt. Gen. Boutelle,
Chief Information Officer/G6.
Before the CAC Logon is
implemented across the Army,
workshops will be offered, G6
officials said.
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YONGSAN GARRISON A new
Area II Dining Facility Hotline has
been established to invite customer
suggestions.We welcome suggestions and
comments that will help make dining
facility service better, said Area II
Food Program Manager Larry
Graham about the hot l ine that
became operational Feb. 6. We want
customers to enjoy meals in all of ourdining facilities.
Graham said seven Area II dining
facilities served 57,679 meals in
January to U.S. servicemembers,
Korean Augmentation to the U.S.
Army Soldiers and Republic of KoreaArmy Soldiers. During exercises, the
number of meals per month surges to
72,000.
Yongsans Three Kingdoms Inn,
the largest dining facility in Area II,
serves about 1,500 meals each day.
The smallest dining facility at theremote Madison Signal Site serves
only five Soldiers each meal.
Though the number of meals
served may vary at each of our dining
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Area II Public Affairs Office
Pfc. Kim Kyu-suk, Area II Support Activity, scoops steamed rice out of a rice cooker Feb. 1 in theThree Kingdoms Inn Dining Facility. Area II dining facilities purchased 13 rice cookers so KATUSASoldiers could have home-style sticky rice.
facilities, we strive for the best quality
possible, he said.
Graham said all of the dining
facilities are trying to be as responsiveas possible to requests from KATUSA
Soldiers.
KATUSA Soldiers wanted more
tasty and sticky rice like they have at
home, Graham said, so we
purchased 13 rice-cookers like ones
used in a Korean home.
In addition to home-style stickyrice, a wide selection of other Korean
food including various Korean main
dishes, different types of kimchi,
seaweed soup and local Korean fruits
have been added so KATUSAs and
other Korean Soldiers have a range ofchoices.
Graham said he is also continuing
to make improvements for U.S.
servicemembers and is always ready
to listen to their ideas.
We offer basic food group dishes
that include fruits, grains, starches,proteins, salads and different
toppings, Graham said. The goal is
to serve healthy meals with the variety
of choices required by Army
regulations.
Customer service is another key
ingredient for Area II dining facilities.
Soldiers expect to be received likecustomers in any other restaurant
with dignity and a smile, said Cho
Heung-chae, Three Kingdoms Inn
manager. That why we are training
dining facility employees to be friendly
and make sure they treat Soldiers like
they would be treated themselves.
Graham said he hopes Soldiers willreturn the courtesy.
Managers and cooks also enjoy
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YYYYYongsan snow causes red roadongsan snow causes red roadongsan snow causes red roadongsan snow causes red roadongsan snow causes red road conditionsconditionsconditionsconditionsconditions
YONGSAN GARRISON Even before snow
started falling last week, some Area II personnel had
put themselves on a weather alert.
If there is even a slight chance that weather may
cause traffic disruptions or safety concerns in Area
II, we stay alert and are prepared to implement ourwinter Destructive Weather Plan, said Jerry Casey,who heads the Area II Directorate of Plans, Training,
Mobilization and Security, also known as DPTMS.
Casey and other DPTMS personnel carefully
monitor weather reports furnished by the 607th
Weather Squadron and the Area II Security Officer,
Capt. Michael Norman.
When weather gets bad enough, they initiate theArea II Destructive Weather Plan, which outlines
procedures for any adverse weather condition.
Around 4 a.m. Feb. 7 when snowy conditions got
slippery enough for concern, Casey immediately began
collaborating with public works and logistics directors,
the Area II Provost Marshal Office, Camp Market and
K-16 Air Base installation managers and Area IICommander Col. Ron Stephens, and at 5 p.m. declared
amber road conditions throughout the Area II.
Snow removal teams were activated, which
required DPW employees to make their way to work
early to man snow plows and other equipment.
The Joint Police Information Center, whichprovides a road condition hot line and Web page,
was notified of the change from green to amber
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
Area II schools close for snow day
road conditions. Because only the minimum number
of vehicles for necessary operations is approved to
be on the road when road conditions are declared
amber, DPTMS contacted the Directorate ofLogistics to halt morning school buses and post
shuttle buses.
About the same time the Area II commander
consulted with Acting School Superintendent Peter
Grenier about delaying or closing schools, the Area IIPublic Affairs Office asked the American Forces
Network-Korea to make radio and televisionannouncements, and also updated road condition slides
on the Commanders Access Channel (Channel 3) and
the Area II Web site.
As conditions deteriorated around 6:45 a.m. to red,
a decision was made to close Yongsan schools for
the day.
Some Area II employees had made their way towork by 8 a.m. before 8th U.S. Army officials
advised Soldiers and civilian employees to delay
coming to work unti l 11 a.m. The Child
Development Center, Army Community Services
and other essential Area II operations were at least
minimally staffed.
In the meantime, Directorate of Public Workscrews were already plowing snow.
Snow removal is an inherently dangerousoperation due to heavy equipment operating under
adverse conditions, said Lt. Col. Paul Legere, Area
II director of public works.
The risk is increased tremendously given the
large number of privately owned vehicles that areparked or driving around post, he said.
Dangerous hilly areas are cleared first, followed
by main roads and side streets.
Snow removal is an enormous task, Legere
said. We have to clear more than 150,000 square
yards of roads and parking areas.
Korean Service Corps workers also helped outby shoveling some parking areas and sidewalks.
Area II organizations and tenant units removed
snow from their respective areas.Shortly after noon, the snow stopped and roads
were clear enough to downgrade conditions to
amber. There was still work to do, however.
We continue to closely monitor weather reportsand road conditions, said Casey. We continue to
communicate with the Area II staff, tenant unit
STEVE DAVIS
An Area II Directorate of Public Works snow removal crewgoes into action Feb. 7 following several inches of snow atYongsan Garrison.
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By Pfc. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON More than a hundred
Soldiers, students and civilians gathered Feb. 8 at theMultipurpose Training Facility to see a Black History Month
commemoration ceremony.The 8th U.S. Army Troop Command Equal Opportunity Office
sponsored the event to celebrate the many contributions of African-
Americans who have shaped the character of their race.
We honor the determination and commitment of
generations of African-Americans pursuing the promises ofAmerica, said Sgt. 1st Class Myra Watson, Troop Command
EO Office.
The ceremony started by captivating the crowd with a song
by Sgt. 1st Class Vickie Evans, followed by a poem by 10th-
grader Barry A. Guthrie Jr., a presentation of notable African-
Americans by Cadet Girl Scout Troop #38, a mimeperformance from Life More Abundantly International Children
and Youth Ministry and a theatrical performance by Seoul
American High School students.
Many of the students that participated in the program todaywere selected based on our theme, Reaching out to Youth: A
Strategy for Excellence, Watson said.
She said the program encouraged students to carry out thelegacy of their African-American predecessors and not remain
indifferent.
There is a possibility that they can make history too,
Watson said. As students share their gifts, talents and
knowledge about African-American culture, we try to motivate
them to do as well as our predecessors.
Guest speaker Lt. Col Mark A. Johnson, 2nd InfantryDivision Equal Opportunity program manager, made a
presentation reflecting the rich heritage of African-Americans.
The legacy is defined by great hardships and great
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triumphs, Johnson said. It is a legacy of people who
understand what it is to have to fight for what they believe
in.
He said it was important to remember and to pay respect
to this legacy because it built the foundation for a people sostrong that no matter the odds, they will not be defeated.
Its all about diversity, Johnson said. Its people getting
together and working toward a common goal to make
America a better place.
PFC. LEE YANG-WON
Life More Abundantly International Children and Youth Ministry do amime performance Feb. 8 at the Multipurpose Training Faciltiy.
Heart health gets emphasis in FebruaryBy Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON Heart
disease kills more Americans than any
other medical condition. The National
Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says thats
true for both men and women, although
few know proper habits for keeping heartshealthy.
February is American Heart Month.
Area II Health Promotion Supervisor Suh
Ok-hee has taken it upon herself to make
sure everyone gets the message.
I want people to recognize that heart
disease is the number one problem inAmerica, and also there is a lot people can
do to help themselves, she said. Were
trying to make people aware of the risk
factors.
The Area II Health Promotion Office
will offer free screenings at the Main
Exchange every Thursday in February tohelp people identify where they are at risk.
Screenings involve a blood pressure check
and body mass index test.
Officials will offer cholesterol
measuring blood tests, sickle-cell tests and
free flu shots at the South Post Chapel
11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Wednesday.
One danger plagues servicemembersmore than any other.
Smoking is one of the greatest risk
factors for heart disease, Suh said.
Military members tend to smoke more
than other groups, and its beginning to
affect their heart health.
Although prevention is the key toreducing heart disease, Suh said anybody
who experiences signs of heart attackshould immediately dial 911. Signs include
uncomfortable pressure, heaviness or pain
in the center of the chest that lasts more
than a few minutes or goes away and
comes back; pain spreading to the
shoulders, neck or arms; and chestdiscomfort with lightheadedness,
sweating or shortness of breath.
Genes have something to do with it,
Suh said. There are some people who
have high blood pressure no matter what
they eat.
Aerobic exercise is the best for your
heart, but any kind of exercise will havesome benefit. People who have not been
active for a while should start gradually
and work up.
Health officials also caution against
eating too much animal fat or fried foods,
but said most of the food in military diningfacilities is designed to be heart smart.
Military dining facilites have bananas,
which give the potassium a body needs
to start the day right, and oatmeal, which
is a complex carbohydrate and very good
for your heart, and they use 1-percent
milk instead of 2 percent or whole, saidStaff Sgt. Paul Bailey, 121st General
Hospital Nutrition and Care Division.Once you already have an unhealthy
heart, its very difficult to bring you back
from it, Suh said. But there are a lot of
things people can do to help themselves,
and thats what were trying to bringattention to this month.
Area II donates toAmerasian charity
By Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs
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YONGSAN GARRISON
South Post Chapel congregations
donated about $9,200 to Pearl S.
Buck International, thanks to a
special offering taken up last
summer by Area II chaplains.
Pearl S. Buck is a charity
organization set up specifically to
help Amerasian children born out
of wedlock and abandoned byAmerican fathers, as well as other
needy children.
This is where a father has left
the scene, leaving the mother to
care for herself and her children,
said Area II Staff Chaplain (Lt.
Col.) James King. They usually
have a hard time finding work, and
theyre usually rejected from
Korean society through no fault of
their own.
Famous examples of
Amerasian children include the
most valuable player in this years
Super Bowl, Pittsburg SteelerHines Ward.
Another famous example is In
Soon-ee, a very popular singer we
refer to in conversation as Koreas
Tina Turner, King said. She is
one woman who has overcome the
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Black History Month!Saturday: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. willhost an annual Black History MonthCelebration 7 p.m. Saturday at the DragonHill Lodge. Guest speaker will be Col.George K. Washington, commander ofthe 20th Area Support Group. The eventwill include a dinner program and dance.Cost of $25 will support a collegescholarship fund for deserving highschool students. Donation for the danceonly event is $7. For information, call011-224-9986 or-011-9686-8656.!Wednesday: Area II Black HistoryMonth Program hosted by the 18thMedical Command, 11:30 - 1 p.m. atYongsan South Post Chapel. Guestspeaker is Area II Chaplain (Lt. Col) JamesP. King. The 8th U.S. Army Band JazzEnsemble, a men's choir, and a mime teamwill perform, followed by ethic foodsampling. For information, call 737-3110.!
Feb. 25: Black History Month five-kilometer "Walk, Jog or Run" at CollierField House. Register between 8:30-9:30a.m. Race starts at 10 a.m. For information,call 736-7746.
Protective Mask TrainingTwo-hour protective mask training willbe held for all family members 9-11 a.m.or 1-3 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28. For details, call738-3658 or 4544.
Writer WantedThe Area II Public Affairs Office has anopening for a volunteer writer to coverlocal news and features during the week.Though journalism experience is preferred,writing and photography training is
available. For information, call 738-7354.
Dr. Seuss Guest ReadersThe Seoul American Elementary Schoolneeds volunteer guest readers to helpcelebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Readfor one-half hour between 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Books and striped hats will be provided.For information, call Vicki Vitallo at 736-4613.
Baby-sitters Available
Need a baby-sitter? Child and YouthServices can provide a baby-sitter referrallist. All baby-sitters are certified. On- oroff-post care is available. For information,call 738-5556.
Case Worker Needed
The American Red Cross Yongsan officeis looking for a part-time, after-hours caseworker. Interested U.S. citizens mayapply for this paid position. Forinformation, call 738-3670.
On the WebFor more News & Notes, visit the Area IIWeb site at http://ima.korea.army.mil andclick on the News & Notes button.
Commanders HotlineArea II community members who havequestions or comments for the Area IIcommander can voice them by [email protected] or bycalling 738-3484.
News & Notes DeadlinesDeadline for submitting announcementsfor Area II News & Notes is noon Fridayone week prior to publication.Announcements must include what,when, where and a point of contact phonenumber. E-mail requests [email protected] or phone 738-7354 for information.
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YONGSAN GARRISON TheArmy Nurse Corps birthday drew
more than 100 guests to its 105th
anniversary celebration Feb. 4 at the
Dragon Hill Lodge.
Since 1775, both men and women
have served as Army nurses, but
were never formally recognized aspart of the Army Medical Department
until the early 20th century.
An act of Congress established the
Army Nurse Corps Feb. 2, 1901.
It is truly a privilege to be
with you this evening to celebratethe 105-year history of the Army
Nurse Corps, said Col . KarenGausman, deputy commander for
n u r s i n g a t t h e 1 2 1 s t G e n e ra l
Hospital. We are greatly blessed
to have this special time to get
together.Gausman said she hoped people take time to
laugh and continue to build a friendship among
Army nurses.
The contributions of female contract nurses
during the American-Spanish War in 1898
stimulated the need for a permanent nurse corps.
The Army Nurse Corps does indeed have arich and proud history, said guest speaker Col.
Gemryl Samuels, chief of nurse administration
at the 121st General Hospital. We are proud to
By Sgt. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs
be recognized as the oldest of the U. S. Military
Nursing Corps.
Samuels sa id the co rps was the f i r s t
womens component of the United StatesArmed Forces.
The events theme, celebrating our history,
embracing our future, came across in the
fo rm o f 10 po r t ra i t s o f pas t Nurse Corps
leaders, as well as a slide presentation and
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Army nurses in a wide variety of old uniforms proudly demonstrate the long history of the Army NurseCorps Feb. 4 at the Dragon Hill Lodge.
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In the fashion show, more than
20 nu rses in d i f fe ren t un i fo rm
s t y l e s d e m o n s t r a t e d h o w t h e
Nurse Corps has evolved from past
to present.
Event coordinator Capt. BrendaFore said this kind of activity is a
great chance for nurses to learn more
about the Army Nurse Corps.
The annual birthday celebration
gives Army nurses the opportunity to
stop and reflect on the past with all
of its hardships and struggles, Foresaid.
Fore said in that same reflec tion,
each person can mold plans for future
accomplishments.
Accomplishments, not onlyforoneself, but for the future of other
army nurses, she said.Most participants were pleased
with the event.
The event raised awareness of the
rich history involved in the evolution of the Army
Nurse Corps, said Capt. Dolores Toney, 121st
General Hospital Intensive Care Unit nurse.Toney said participants could get a chance to
celebrate the s ignificant contribut ions and
challenges nurses have always been involved in.
As we embrace the t ransformation, we
remain ready, caring and proud, Toney said.
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hearing compliments for services Soldiers
enjoy, Graham said. Cooks have one of
the toughest jobs in the Army. They get
up early and work late every day. A sincerecompliment means a lot to each of them.
Beginning in January, the Area II food
service staff and Soldiers began attendinga monthly advisory council meeting to find
out what the customers needs are and
how dining facilities can be improved.
Cho said any complaints should be
directly reported to the dining facility
manager or entered into the Interactive
Customer Evaluation system.We can improve food service only if
customers let us know what they want,
Cho said. I guarantee we will use their
suggestions to improve the diningexperience.
Anyone with suggestions for a dining
facility may talk to the dining facility
manager or call the hotline at 738-7210.
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through her music and performances.
Area II Commander Col. Ron
Stephens formally passed the check to
Pearl S. Buck Korea Director Yi Kyung-
kyune during a ceremony here Feb. 8.Yi said he was humbled and very
appreciative of this money.
Without this money, we could not
send [these] children to school, Yi
said. Now thanks to this wonderful
organization, not so many have to drop
out. We would not be able to do all wewould like without the generosity of
Area II.
King said chapels were currently
mapping out the locations of Amerasian
children throughout Korea to afford
them even more direct support.Theres one girl who is now playing
basketball on a college-level team, and
members of our congregations
sometimes show up just to cheer her
on, King said.
This is not the first time Area II
chapels have donated to Pearl S. Buck.
Chaplains raised more than $8,900 forAmerasians abandoned by military
fathers in August 2005.
King said designated offerings are
common events in Area II.
When we take up an offering for a
special cause, 100 percent of the money
goes to that cause, without anyadministrative costs or overhead, he
said. We have very generous
congregations. In the past weve raised
money for tsunami relief, hurricane relief,
orphanages here in Korea and many other
smaller causes.
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commanders and installation managers
until conditions return to green.
Thirty-six hours later the Provost
Marshal Office and the Directorate ofPublic Works determined Area II roads
were safe. They notified Casey, who
advised the Area II commander to
Workers from the 9th Korean Service Corps Company shovel snow Feb. 7 at a Yongsan Garrisonparking area.
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change road conditions to green.
Stephens concurred, and the
community was informed through
public affairs and the Joint Police
Information Center channels.
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In the global world we live in, it is not
uncommon that Americans marry while overseas.
The U.S. Embassys American Citizen Services Unitcan assist Americans living in Korea who wish to
marry; whether it be to another American, a Korean
citizen, or someone from a third country.
Although the basic principles are the same, each
type of marriage has its unique requirements.
The most important thing to remember is that
you and your fianc(e) must meet the documentaryrequirements of the Korean government.
Americans are required to:
! Show proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth
certificate, naturalization certificate or U.S.
passport.
! Show proof of identity such as a drivers
license, military ID or U.S. passport.
! Provide a completed Affidavit of Eligibility for
Marriage. You must also bring official copies of anyprevious divorce decrees.
! Provide three completed copies of the Report
and Certificate of Marriage.
Korean fianc(e)s are required to:
! Provide three Korean and one English version of
their Family Census Register (Hojuk Dungbon)
issued within three months of the proposed date of
marriage.
! Present a valid Korean identification card (JuminDeungnok Jeung).
! Show proof of termination of any priormarriage(s).
! Obtain written permission to marry from both
parents, if under the age of 20.
By Julianna KimU.S. Embassy, Seoul
Invitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KorInvitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KorInvitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KorInvitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KorInvitations not only paperwork involved with marriage in KoreaeaeaeaeaFianc(e)s from other countries must contact
their respective embassies to determine the required
documentation to get married in Korea.Once you and your fianc(e) have obtained all
necessary documents and completed all the forms:! Both of you will appear at the U.S. Embassy
together with the supporting documents mentioned
previously. A consular officer will notarize the
Affidavit of Eligibility for Marriage. Active-duty
military may go to their legal office to notarize theAffidavit of Eligibility for Marriage. If you choose
to take care of the affidavit at the legal office, you
may go straight to the ward office.
! Both of you must take your supporting
documents to a local ward office (gu cheong) for
approval. The closest ward office to the U.S.
Embassy is the Jong-no Ward Office. The Korean
officials will keep one copy of the Report andCertificate of Marriage for their permanent records.
After processing at the ward office, you are legally
married.! You must return to the embassy with the
remaining two copies of the Report and Certificate
of Marriage for authentication, so that your
marriage certificate is valid in the United States.The entire process from start to end should take
between one to two hours. The embassys $90 fee
for marriage processing is waived for active-duty
military. The ward office fee is 10,000 won and
5,000 won for each additional certified copy.
Information is available atwww.asktheconsul.org.
If you and your spouse-to-be decide to marry in the United States, the paperwork required may change.Contact the U.S. Embassy in Seoul for a list of these changes, and contact officials in the state in which
you plan to marry for specific requirements
Your fianc/fiance will also need a visa. Visas enable foreigners to enter the United States for differentpurposes. So, visitor visas go only to would-be tourists, student visas go to hopeful students and fianc/
fiance visas are necessary for persons intending to marry and reside in the United States.
All U.S. visas are identified by letters and numbers, fianc/fiance visas are designated K-1 and the visa
for the fianc/fiances foreign minor child is K-2. A K-1 visa allows your fianc or f iance to travel to the
United States, marry you, and then adjust status in the U.S. to become a legal permanent resident.
A K-1 visa must be used within six months of its issue date and is good for only one entry into the U.S. Once
your intended spouse enters the United States, the wedding must take place within three months. If you decidenot to marry, then your fianc/fiance must depart the United States within that three-month period.
If you decide not to marry prior to the K-1 visa being issued, please notify us in writing that you wish
to withdraw the petition. Our mailing address is U.S. Embassy Seoul/CONS/IV, 32 Sejong-ro, Jongro-ku,Seoul 110-710 or Unit 15550 APO AP 96205-5550.
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By Chaplain (Capt.) Antonio A. Amano6-37th Field Artillery
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FFFFFeelings of loneliness can lead to negative actionseelings of loneliness can lead to negative actionseelings of loneliness can lead to negative actionseelings of loneliness can lead to negative actionseelings of loneliness can lead to negative actions
An agent always acts towards a good, as my
college professor in Philosophy used to say.
The word agent here refers to a person who is adoer of an action. Indeed, every acting or thinking
person, for that matter, will act on something that
appears good and pleasurable to him or her. In other
words, no person in his or her right mind would act
on something that is bad. However, people do commit
mistakes and fail to do good because they perceive
something as good an apparent good when it isactually bad.
The realization obviously comes after the action.
Hence, Peter sees X. He starts to move towards X
because he sees X as pleasing and good to him. When
he arrives at X, he realizes that X was not really good.
I believe Jesus was forgiving to people who
committed mistakes, especially those people whowanted to learn from their mistakes, because he knew
that it was often due to a wrong perception of things
on the part of the people. Even when the soldiers were
nailing him to the cross while the crowd was verbally
abusing him, Jesus had a time to pray to his Father in
heaven for them: Father, forgive them for they do notknow what they are doing.
Nobody wants to do something bad. And nobody
wants to be bad. But we sometimes fail people or hurt
them because of bad decisions and poor choices.
Nobody wants to be alcoholic and nobody wants to be
addicted to gambling. Nobody wants to be a loser.Nobody wants to be a failure.
How come then are there people addicted to alcohol
and to gambling, losers and failures among us? There
is no easy answer. But many sociologists,
psychologists and counselors believe that it is mostly
due to loneliness.
People resort to alcohol and gambling because theyare lonely. We become lonely when we dont have
people we can count as friends. We become lonely
when there is a lack of recognition from our peers.
We become lonely when we isolate ourselves from
others and when we dont reach out.
In the Book of Genesis, Adam became lonely when
he realized that nobody was like him. He was alone inthe midst of animals and he could not relate with any
of them. God realized that Adam was lonely. He said,It is not good for him to be lonely. And so, he
created Eve to be Adams partner, to be his friend.
Adam was overjoyed to see somebody like him. He
was happy to have somebody as his friend.
Loneliness is a terrifying feeling. If you feel lonely
and isolated, you could be in a danger zone. You and I
do not have to be lonely.If you find yourself lonely or experiencing the
effects of loneliness seek out help. Seek out a friend,
your chaplain or a counselor to give you help in
discovering what you can do to climb out of the
depths and feel useful, become a part of the
community and move forward with purpose.
A r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e s
Catholic MassSaturday 4 p.m. CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Noon Camp Casey StoneChapel
1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel
Eucharistic EpiscopalSunday 5:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel
Latter Day Saints
Sunday 1 p.m. Crusader Chapel
ProtestantSunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Castle Chapel
10 a.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel11 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM
Chapel, Camp HoveyChapel Theater, StanleyChapel, Camp CaseyCrusader Chapel
Protestant (COGIC)Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Protestant Contemporary
Sunday 6 p.m. Camp Stanley (Reggies)Protestant Gospel
Sunday 11 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel
Korean ServicesSunday 9 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM Chapel
7 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel,CRC Warrior Chapel
1st Sunday 1 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel2nd/3rd Sun. 2 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel
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Brig. Gen. Steven M. Anderson, deputy commanding general, U.S. Forces Korea (Advanced Element) tells Soldiers at Pyeongtaek University forHead Start Jan. 25, that he hopes the program jointly sponsored by the university, 8th Army and Area III, will open the door to Korea for them sothat they will have something more than a better wardrobe when they leave the Land of the Morning Calm.
Staff Sgt. Krashawn Fogle, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade (left) and Spc. Darci Thompson,520th Maintenance Company (right) enjoyed the shopping expedition to E-Mart. They had lots ofquestions about merchandise and costs for Pyeongtaek University volunteer guide Lee Hee-eun(center).
At Left: Lee Hee-eun, a social welfare student at PyeongtaekUniversity, along with Computer Science major Cho Young-jin (not pictured) act as volunteer guides for Head StartSoldiers during the Friday trips to E-Mart and Port ofPyeongtaek.
At Right: Kate Chang (facing display), Pyeongtaek Portguide, explains an exhibit maping the harbor and the SouthKorean coast at the port museum. Chang lead the 36 HeadStart Soldiers through the museum, and then accompaniedthem to the ports tour boat, the Seaworld, on a floatingtour of the harbor and its facilities.
New program gives Area III Soldiers Korea Head Start
Two of the Head Start Soldiers pick up an order at the E-Mart McDonalds during their Fridayshopping trip. Most of the 36 Soldiers on Fridays visit to the store jumped on the opportunity toenjoy a Big Mac and fries for lunch.
PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS
CAMP HUMPHREYS Soldiers
assigned to Area III are getting a
head start adjusting to life inKorea thanks to a new three-day
program developed by Pyeongtaek
University and 8th U.S. Army, and
designed to give Soldiers a broad
overview of Korea.
I hope you Soldiers here today
will take advantage of this programand let it open the door to Korea for
you, said Brig. Gen. Steven M.Anderson, deputy commanding
general, United States Forces Korea
(Advance Element), during the
opening session of the Jan. 25
class.Ive found the Korean people to
be thoughtful, friendly and generous
during my time here, and expect you
will too, he added. Enjoy Korea.
It will be something you can tell
your grandchildren about.Days one and two focus on
Korean history, politics, language
and culture.
Its not enough to make any ofus anything like proficient in any
part of what theyre teaching us,
said Pvt. John Accinelli, 35th AirDefense Artillery. Ive been in
Korea about 10 days and now I atleast know how to say please and
thank you.
Accine l l i s a id th i s p rog ram
convinced him to take some
language classes while hes in
Korea.
Im glad I had the opportunityto come to Head Start, he added.
Practical application of new skills
is tested on the last day when its
off to E-Mart, the Korean equivalent
of Wal-Mart.
We present the Soldiers with asmall sum of money and encourage
them to buy
small presents
for the school to g ive to localorphans, said Lee Sang-hyuk,
director of Pyeongtaek University
International Education Center. We
wan t the So ld ie rs to have the
experience of working in our
economy while there are guides to
advise them.Most Soldiers added their own
money and several went together to
buy slightly more expensive gifts
for the children.
This (E-Mart) is a pretty neat
place, said Spc. Brandon Olausen,520th Maintenance Company. Its
bright and modern and theres lots
of variety and lots thats familiar
but theres lots thats not familiar too.
Olausen observed tha t the
familiar image of McDonalds has a
Korean menu and prices in Won.
The las t s top i s Pyeong taek
Harbor, a strategic economic center
fo r Korean expor t s , fo r a tou rincluding displays and a 45-minute
boat tour.
Head Start is offered several times
each month and is mandatory for
Soldiers. Civilians and family members
are encouraged to attend and can find
out about participating by calling723-4304.
By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs
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Pools Black Widow
Comes to Korea
Jeanette Lee, aka The Black Widow,
one of the most recognizable pool
players in the world, will be touring
installations throughout Korea courtesy
of: Armed Forces Entertainment, Army
Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and
Navy MWR.
Lee will be giving a show/
demonstration, playing some audience
members and signing autographs at
each of her appearances. Area pool
leagues will be present for those
interested in advancing their skills forfuture competition.
Schedule for Korea is as follows:
7 p.m. Friday, Camp Caseys Gateway
Club; 7 p.m. Saturday, Yongsan, Navy
Club; Sunday, Chinhae Navy Base,
Duffys Club (time to be determined).
Reunion in Korea
Deadline
The deadline for sign up to Reunion in
Koreas April 17-20 tour is Feb. 25.
Flights, hotels and tours are all included
in the program. For information, visit
www.uso.org/korea.
Bataan Memorial DeathMarch Qualifier
The MWR 2006 8th U.S. Army
BATAAN Memorial Death March
Qualifier Challenge will be held Saturday
at Camp Caseys Hanson Field House.
The 13.1-mile road march is open to
active-duty military personnel assigned
to 8th Army installations across Korea.
It will serve as a qualifying event for
the 8th Army military teams that will
participate at the Bataan Memorial
marathon Road March at White Sands,
N.M., in March.
Registration is from 6-8:15 a.m. A course
briefing begins at 8:30 a.m.and the
march begins at 8:45. For information,
call 732-6276 or 730-2322.
World Series of Poker
MWR is presenting Round 2 of their
World Series of Poker at Warriors Club,
Camp Casey. The elimination round will
begin Saturday and the championship
game will be held Sunday. Each days
competition begins at 11 a.m. Cash and
prizes will be awarded. To sign up, visit
www.caseymwr.com or call 730-4135.
Diamond Rio
Academy of Country Music -award
winning band Diamond Rio will perform
live at Camp Caseys Carey Fitness
Center, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday.The event is free and open to the public.
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NEW YORK CITY Operation Love
Our Troops, billed as a Guinness Book
of World Records attempt to create the
largest digital Valentine for Americastroops, took center stage Feb. 7 in Times
Square.The campaign has already received
more than 10,000 messages from around
the world since it was launched Jan. 4.
Its a joint effort between Soldiers
Angels, a nonprofit military support group,
and Library of Life.org, a digital
scrapbooking Web site whose pagesinclude numerous tributes to fallen service
members.
Organizers said they hoped their
presence in Times Square would give a
significant boost to the number of
signatures by Feb. 14.This will be the largest digitalValentines card ever sent to the troops,
said Amanda Hale, vice president of
communications for Library of Life.org.
They already have over 13,000 signatures
Army News Service
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SEOUL Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Sailors
enjoyed Super Bowl Monday Jan. 6 at the Yongsan
Garrison Navy Club and also saw the St. Louis Ramscheerleading squad cheer between each quarter.
Morale Welfare and Recreation sponsored the SuperBowl XL party and the cheerleaders, who also signed
autographs and presented CNFK Rear Adm. James P.
Wisecup with a plaque during halftime.