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6th Cav., 17th Avn. become Multifunction Aviation BrigadeCAMP HUMPHREYS The U.S. Army

transformation in Korea took another steptowards completion June 16 when the 17thAviation Brigade and the 6th Cavalry Brigadecased their colors in a ceremony here.

In quick success ion, the 17th wasinactivated and the 6th Cav. was re-flaggedas the 2nd Multifunctional Aviation Brigade.

The 2nd MFAB merges AH-64D ApacheLongbow attack helicopters, CH-47 Chinooks,UH-60 Black Hawks, the C-12 Huron fixed-wing plane, personnel and equipment under thecommand of Col . Peter W. Foreman,previously the 6th Cavalry Brigade commander.

Eighth U.S. Army commander, Lt. Gen.Charles C. Campbell called the days eventssad and exciting at the same time.

This is another historic milestone in thetransformation of the United States Army, hesaid in prepared remarks. Saying that Armyaviation on the Korean peninsula was re-organized, re-missioned and re-stationed, healso noted that the greatest transformation yetbegins with the individual Soldier.

Campbell added that he was confident

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

Soldiers dressed in cavalry uniforms past and present parade the 17th Aviation Brigade and 6th Cavalry Battalion colors at Camp Humphreys for the last time June 16, in a ceremony inactivating the 17th Avn. Bde. and re-flagging 6th Cav. as the 2nd Multifunctional Aviation Brigade.

ROGER EDWARDS

Friendly gestureFriendly gestureFriendly gestureFriendly gestureFriendly gestureNavy Petty Officer First Class Lisa Spadavecchia, Commander Naval Forces Korea, receives an award from Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, Commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, and Park Jung Soo, vice chairman of the Korea America Friendship Society at the societys Friendship Night June 16. Spadavecchia was one of four servicemembers honored for their work in strengthening the ROK/U.S. relationship.

STAFF SGT. DOUGLASMITCHELL

WASHINGTON The Army hasincreased its career developmental timelinefor active-duty majors by one year, whileshortening time spent as a captain.

The initiative, recently approved bySecretary of the Army Francis Harvey,will reduce pin-on time to major from 10years and seven months to 10 years. Inorder to implement this, two major

promotion boards will be conducted inFiscal Year 2006.

The change sets the developmentaltimelines in synchronization with theArmys modularity, transformation andintermediate-level education, or ILE,requirements, said Col. Mark Patterson,chief, Officer Policy Division, G1, at thePentagon.

Captains to be promoted sooner,serve longer as majorsBy Cheryl BoujnidaArmy News Service

This will allow us to better manageour officers and meet the needs of anArmy at war in the 21st century,Patterson said. He explained thatmodularity and the new units of actionhave created a need for more majors inmany career fields, but the real reasonfor the change is to allow majors timefor a joint-service assignment.

Its key because it gives majors a joint assignment opportunity that they

might not get prior to being promotedto lieutenant colonel or colonel.

Majors currently serve five yearsbefore pinning on lieutenant colonel.

The emphasis on joint operations iscrucial joint is the future. We need tolook at joint assignment opportunities

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excerpted from the past several weeksmilitary police blotters. These entriesmay be incomple te and do no t determine the guilt or innocence of any person.

Well, with the school year quicklywinding down, I finally got around todoing something Ive, regretfully, beenmeaning to do for years join one of my kids for lunch at the school cafeteria.

I didnt realize the idea had been floatingaround my head so long until I stopped tothink my oldest is in the fifth gradealready. How did that happen? Naturally,I saved her the mortification of havingdad showing up for lunch. Come to think of it, that could be an extremely effectivethreat when she steps out of line. Illhave to make a note of that one.

My only alternative was to join mymuch more malleable kindergartner.Kindergarteners will welcome anyone,

particularly if they have a repertoire of simulated bodily function noises.(Regrettably, I dont possess that talent,but I play a mean Hawaiian nose guitar taught to me, of course, by mykindergartener.)

With military precision, twokindergarten classes some 50 strong,lined up awaiting the order to move out.When the call to movement came it wasprecisely 10:25 a.m. What? Lunch at10:30 in the morning? I guess thats theway it goes when you have the leastseniority.

Refrains of space, space, not tooclose, stand in line, quiet, quiet, rangout from the teachers aides, bringingback basic training mess hall memories.Dont push, ok now move, move, theaides continued, maintaining strict linediscipline. Just like basic training,kindergarten is all about standing in line.

The advertised menu was:! Mini Chicken Sandwiches! Carrot and Celery Sticks with

Ranch Dressing! Mashed Potatoes and Gravy! Baked Beans! Fresh FruitThe meals were, of course, served

with the requisite carton of warm milk.

What I saw on the trays:! Mini Chicken Sandwiches! Macaroni and Cheese! Quartered Apples

typically go for lunch. (Thats the sameplace where, when I ordered the fish

and chips I got,well, fish andchips as inpotato chips.Actually, thatwould be fishand crispswouldnt it?Anyway, I guesssome things justdont translatewell.) Back to

the review: Macaroni and Cheese abit dry but no worse than, well, nevermind. Quartered Apples Not bad! Hey,wait a minute they dont even servefresh fruit where I eat lunch. I hate to

say it but it looks like the school cafeteriais more palatable lunchtime option thanwhere Ive been going for the past year-and-a-half.

I polled some of the munchingmunchkins and another pattern (inaddition to the No Veggies trend)quickly developed. What is yourfavorite school lunch, I asked. Cheesepizza, replied test subject Number One.

By Galen PutnamArea IVPublic Affairs

School lunch visit brings back warm memoriesClose enough I figured. I wasnt

expecting any kindergartners to pitch afit becausethey weres e r v e dm a c a r o n iand cheeserather thanbaked beansand mashedp o t a t o e swith gravy.But whatabout theveggies? Ah ha! I finally spotted onetrailblazer with the demon carrot andcelery sticks. But how many were theretotal? I took a quick tally. Lets see,theres one, two, three, four, five!

Thats 10 whole percent! Wait a minute,I didnt factor in the six kids whobrought in sack lunches today. So muchfor the food pyramid. Just where do allof those vegetarians come from?

My review of the meal (they hadshort order meals available but I figuredthat would be cheating): Mini ChickenSandwich a bit dry but no worse thanwhat we get at the cafeteria where I

Cheese pizza, said Number Two.Then a chorus of cheese pizza, cheesepizza, cheese pizza began echoingthroughout the cafeteria, alarming theteachers aides, bringing a few swiftglares of admonition in my direction.In a way I felt pretty good about myself.It has, after all, been quite a long timesince I managed to create a schoollunchroom disturbance. Luckily, mydaughter was paying no attention to me,the novelty of my presence havingalready worn off.

One of the drill sergeants, sorry,teachers aides confided in me, Thisisnt so bad. It gets worse and worseas the older kids come in. By the timethe sixth graders get here it is impossibleto hear a thing. I can only imagine the

dining ambiance when the highschoolers are in the house.I noticed there was something

missing, but for some reason I couldntput my finger on it. Then it struck me,there were no lunch ladies (or at leastthats what we used to call them)patrolling the cafeteria floor. At least

... there were no lunch ladies patrolling the cafeteria floor. Atleast there werent any of the stern,

foreboding and just plainintimidating lunch ladies I

remember from my formative years.

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! Military police were notified of anassault consummated by battery.Preliminary investigation revealed thattwo Soldiers were involved in a verbalaltercation, which turned physical whenthe first Soldier struck the secondSoldier in the face with a closed fist.The first Soldier was apprehended andtransported to the MP station where hewas administered a series of fieldsobriety tests, which he failed. The twoSoldiers were transported to a localmedical facility where the first Soldierwas administered a command-directedblood alcohol test, with results pending.

The second Soldier was treated and

transported to a local hospital andtreated for a facial laceration andreleased. The first Soldier was thentransported back to the MP station,where he was released to his unit. Hewas later advised of his legal rights,which he waived, rendering a swornstatement attesting to the incident. Thisis an alcohol-related incident.Investigation continues by MPI.! Military police were notified of alarceny of Army Air Force ExchangeService property. Investigationdisclosed that a Soldier was observedover closed circuit television placing twoDVDs in a shopping bag and exiting thestore without rendering proper paymentfor the items in his possession. TheSoldier was then detained by storesecurity until arrival of the military

police. The Soldier was apprehended and

transported to the MP station, where hewas advised of his legal rights, whichhe invoked, requesting not to bequestioned or to say anything. TheSoldier was then further processed andreleased to his unit. All property wasreturned to AAFES. Investigationcontinues by MPI.! Military police were notified of alarceny of private property. Preliminaryinvestigation revealed that unknownperson(s) by unknown means, entereda Soldiers barracks room and removeda bottle of prescription medicine, laptopcomputer, video game console and eightvideogames, which were unsecuredand unattended. There were no signsof forced entry. Estimated cost of lossis unknown. Investigation continues byMPI.


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176th Finance Bn.Organization Day

The 176th Finance Battalion willhold its Organization Day Friday.Al l the organiza t ions f inance

offices will be closed for this event.In- and out-processing serviceswill still be offered, but will do sowith a limited staff. This closure willbe peninsula-wide. Offices will beopen again Monday on their regularschedule.

Combined Joint Staff Seeks Command

NarratorThe Secretary Combined Joint Staff is seeking a command narrator. Thenarrator performs duties for al lUNC/CFC/USFK Honor Guard andAward Ceremonies. The narrator

must possess the ability to speak Engl i sh c lear ly.Bear ing ,professional image and ability toquickly adapt to changingsituations is a must. The ability tocommunica te wi th fore igndignitaries, general officers anddistinguished visitors is essential.The narrator position is open to 0-1 through 0-3 and E5 through E7.Interested personnel may contactMaj. Floyd, at 723-5227 or Sgt. Maj.Shirley Garrett, at 723-3615 to setup an interview.

Test DayNoise Abatement

Korean high school students willtake the 2005 Korean UniversityNational Examination today. Innumerous schools across thecountry, students will take the KoreanLanguage and Foreign LanguageHearing tests. The Republic of Koreagovernment has requested that allresidents keep noise to an absoluteminimum during these testingperiods.

In an effort to comply with thisrequest , U.S. Forces Koreacommanders have agreed to notconduct aviation or ground rangesand will minimize tactical wheel andrefrain from tracked movement duringthe specified quiet hours.

Reserve CGSOCInstructors Wanted

Instructors are being sought to teachthe Command and General Staff Officers Course in Yongsan.Applicants must be an Army ReserveSoldier, hold the rank of major orlieutenant colonel, be MEL4 qualified,be willing to transfer to the 4960thMFTB, and meet the Army height andweight standards.Interested personnel should contactLt. Col. Dennis Davenport at 723-4394

or by e-mail [email protected].

TMCW SubmissionsSend Letters to the Editor, storysubmissions and other items [email protected] information, call 738-3355.

8th PERSCOM merges with EUSA G1

YONGSAN 8th PersonnelCommand will end 25 years of

distinguished unit service to the 8th U.S.Army when Col. Michael J. Harris,commander, 8th Personnel Command,and Command Sergeant Major CarlosMartinez-Rivera officially cased 8thPERSCOMs colors in an InactivationCeremony held on Yongsans KnightField June 15.

Harris said 8th PERSCOMsinactivation and subsequent mergerwith the 8th U.S. Army G-1 will haveno impact on the world-classpersonnel support currently beingprovided to Soldiers. The merger of G-1 and AG personnel will coincide

with several new personnel servicesupport initiatives that capitalize on thelatest information technology, heexplained. These initiatives willcontinue beyond our inactivation andallow the 8th United States Army tooffer human resource services unlikeanything available across theDepartment of Defense.

The 8th PERSCOM consists of adirectorate staff, two personnelservices battalions and a headquarterscompany, for a total of about 700

Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Johnson8thPersonnel Command Public Affairs

Soldiers. The directorate staff willmerge with 8th U.S. Army G-1 toform a consolidated G-1/AG. Thismerger aligns with emerging ArmyDoctrine and is part of an incrementalprocess that paves the way for thetransformation of all PERSCOMunits.

While, there will be an overlap timewith the merging commands taking over

PERSCOM missions, there will not bea gap or interruption in service to theSoldiers we support or theircommanders. said Harris.

The Adjutant General Corps postaland personnel services units haveprovided support for Soldiers, civilians,and family members stationed in SouthKorea since the conclusion of theKorean War in 1953.

Col. Michael J. Harris, 8th Personnel Command commander, holds 8th PERSCOMs colors and Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Martinez prepares them to be cased, as Lt. Gen. Charles C.Campbell looks on.

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YONGSAN A veteran restaurateur has returned toKorea to serve as general manager of Dragon Hill Lodge,the premier military recreation facility in the Republic of

Dragon Hill Lodge changes leadershipBy Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

Korea and one of four Armed Forces recreation centersworldwide.

Jim Thomas, a retired Army lieutenant colonel whoseassignments included three years as general managerof the Hartell House and the first Executive Clubmanager for the Multi-National Force in Sinai, took thehelm during a June 8 lunchtime ceremony at the lodge.He replaces Rich Gorman, who will become director of hospitality management for the U.S. Army Communityand Family Support Center at Fort Belvoir, Va.

Thomas holds the Hospitality Management Diplomafrom the American Hotel and Motel Association and aprofessional designation as a certified hoteladministrator. Since retiring from the Army, Thomas has

served as chief of hospitality for the Armed ForcesRecreation Centers, director of Army Lodging andquality of life director at the U.S. Navys NavalPostgraduate School, Monterey, Calif.

He has also served as chief of facility design andMorale, Welfare and Recreation business managementconsultant for U.S. Army Community and FamilySupport Center, as well as assistant installation clubmanager at Fort Lewis, Wash.

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to servethe Soldiers, families and partners of this command,said Thomas. Be assured I am totally committed toleading a super [Dragon Hill Lodge] team and continuing[its] legacy of excellence.

As the Eighth Army Band played during a ceremonysymbolizing the passing of responsibilities, outgoingmanager Gorman passed a large wooden key to Thomas.

The Dragon Hill Lodge is one of four Armed ForcesRecreation Centers located throughout the world. Sinceits opening in 1990, the hotel has become a center forleisure and recreation in Korea. The other AFRCs are

SGT. CHRISTOPHERSELMEK

SeeDragon,Dragon,Dragon,Dragon,Dragon, Page 4

Brig. Gen. John Macdonald, commander of the U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center, passes the large wooden key to Jim Thomas,general manager of the Dragon Hill Lodge, in symbolic display of transferring responsibilities.


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L u n c hL u n c hL u n c hL u n c hL u n c h from Page 2there werent any of the stern,foreboding, and just plain intimidatinglunch ladies I remember from myformative years.

Im pretty sure they are not calledlunch ladies anymore. You know, kindof like stewardesses and flightattendants. After all, nowadays yourstewardess is as likely to be namedBrad as Barb. In any case, the teachers

aides had everything well under control.Lunch proceeded smoothly as the

teachers aides continued to tend theirflock. Ohh, too much talking today.Lets go, eat, eat, eat, they exhorted.

As things wound down, the teachersaides started some sort of codedkindergarten clapping that the kidsresponded to with a series of their ownclaps. Now I dont remember anythinglike that from kindergarten but, thenagain, I cant recall what I had for lunch

yesterday. I soon figured out theclapping signaled clean-up time.

Whoever is finished, bring yourtrays to ahjooma. If you are done, youcan get in line, slowly.

Then, the little soldiers all in a rowmarched out the door. My daughter gaveme nary a glance. They were headed tothe playground so there were moreimportant things to contemplate.

The entire production came off without a hitch. Not a single droppedtray or pulled ponytail. And, to myamazement, not a single sandwich bunor dollop of macaroni and cheese onthe floor.

As I reflected on the experience, Irealized how much I had enjoyed myself.Then a light bulb went off in my head.You know, I thought, maybe Ill juststick around so I can hang out with thefifth graders for lunch.

C a p t a i n sC a p t a i n sC a p t a i n sC a p t a i n sC a p t a i n s from Page 1and how Soldiers get that experience,Patterson said.

Beginning in 2007, no more waiverswill be granted for joint service andcolonels will need a joint assignment tobe competitive for promotions,Patterson said.

The additional year requirement,initiated by the Officer PersonnelManagement System, or OPMS III,identified the need to further developofficers by expanding their career timeline.

The extra year will benefit the officerand the military, said Lt. Col. Craig Vest,branch chief, officer selection boardpolicy branch.

This will definitely have a positiveimpact within the Army and enhance ouroverall captain retention rate, Pattersonsaid.

The reduction in time spent as a

captain aligns the Army with other armedservices; the Air Force and MarineCorps pin-on time to major is 10 years

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and three months, and the Navys is nineyears and 11 months.

This is a very positive change withinthe Army. Not only is the earlierpromotion a perk, but its important thatwell have extra time as a field-gradeofficer to develop too, said Capt. HopeRampy, personnel policy integrator.

The early promotion goal will affectthe current fiscal year 2005 major Armypromotion board that will be released inJune. Officers will pin on their rank sooner.

The goal is to begin promoting inAugust and exhaust the list by March 1,2006, Patterson said.

There will be two separate majorpromotion boards in FY 2006. The firstboard will convene Sept. 6, and thesecond in April.

Leadership wants to ensure that

officers in the field have the opportunityto start preparing their file for theSeptember board, Patterson said.

the Hale Koa in Hawaii, Shades of Green on Walt Disney World inFlorida, and Edelweiss Lodge andResort in Germany.

Changing management at one of the Armies four AFRCs is aninfrequent event, and a decision thatimpacts the entire army, said Brig.Gen. John Macdonald, commander of the U.S. Army Community and FamilySupport Center. Our nation and ourarmy have faced many significantchallenges since our last change of leadership at the Dragon Hill in 1998.We are blessed to have dedicated andprofessional employees providingexceptional service and unparalleledsupport to our servicemembers andtheir families during the global war onterrorism, as well as the normal highlevel of operating tempo here inKorea.

Gorman will continue serving theDragon Hill lodge in his new role

overseeing all four Armed ForcesRecreation Centers and the ArmyRecreation Machine Program.

To understand the magnitude of Rich Gormans contributions overthe past year, he has led a DragonHi l l t eam tha t has pos i t ive lytouched the lives of approximately1.5 million hotel guests over histenure, and he served almost 7million high quality meals, and thatis an incredible accomplishment,said Thomas. It is a special honorto follow him as manager of theDragon Hill Lodge.

To be sure, I have to thank thefinest group of employees to whichany leader has ever been blessed,the Dragon Hill Lodge team of teams. I am in your debt, saidGorman. Thank you all so verymuch for the privilege of servingthe Soldiers of our great army andour partners in the other services.


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By David McNallyArea I Public Affairs

WWWWWarrior Readiness Center adapts to changesarr ior Readiness Center adapts to changesarr ior Readiness Center adapts to changesarr ior Readiness Center adapts to changesarr ior Readiness Center adapts to changes

Infantrymen compete for coveted EIB badgeInfantrymen compete for coveted EIB badgeInfantrymen compete for coveted EIB badgeInfantrymen compete for coveted EIB badgeInfantrymen compete for coveted EIB badge

CAMP MOBILE SecondInfantry Division Soldiers assigned toAreas II and III started in-processingthrough the Warrior Readiness CenterJune 16.

Before, Soldiers going toaviation units at camps Eagleand Humphreys and K-16airfield went to the 1stR e p l a c e m e n tDetachment atYongsan ArmyGarrison beforearriving at theirunit.

Now, allthose Soldiersare comingup here,

said Capt. Star Hy, WRC commander.With the realignment of 2nd Inf. Div.

aviation assets from camps Page andStanley to bases further south, officialscame up with a plan to continue theintegration training offered exclusivelyat the WRC.

The center usually processes 100-150 new Soldiers a week.

I would expect were going to have

at least a 10-percent increase inSoldiers, she estimated.

The presence of 2nd Inf. Div.Soldiers at camps Eagle, Humphreysand K-16 makes in-processing thedivision at Camp Mobile a logisticalchallenge.

Those Soldiers will still receive theirinitial issue from the central issue facilityat their installations, Hy said.

Division officials are exploring waysto export WRC training togeographically separated units in the

future, Hy said.The Warrior Readiness Centeroffers a unique service.

As far as briefings,nobody else on the

peninsula does asmuch as we do for

them, Hy said. I t s

integration,not just h e r e syour basic

Officials expect possible10-percent increase in

newcomers processed

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New Indianhead Division Soldiers Sgt. Siris Washington (right) and Pvt. Sherman Hill attend an in-processing briefing at the Camp Mobile

Warrior Readiness Center June 17.

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issue.The WRC offers a five-day

replacement and indoctrinationprogram, which includes finance andadministrative in-processing, but alsobriefs newcomers on the 2nd Inf. Div.history, Korean language, history and

CAMP CASEY Warrior Divisioninfantrymen from 2-9 InfantryCombined Arms Battalion and manyother infantry Soldiers from across thepeninsula took the ultimate test thisweek as they tested to earn the ExpertInfantryman Badge.

The EIB is a high point for aninfantryman, said Pfc. Frank Rucker,Company B, 2-9 IN (CAB). Earningthe badge helps my Army career, and itgives me something to be proud of.

Rucker also said the key to earning thebadge is simply to pay close attention.

The test will be easy if you payattention to detail, Rucker said. Itswhen you rush through it withoutmaking sure everything is done right,that you mess up.

During the test, 353 candidates wentthrough three lanes consisting of 34different tasks.

The standards for the test are exactly

2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs the same anywhere in the Army.However, whether or not a Soldier

earns the badge, many consider thetraining valuable.

The EIB training is a greatexperience, said Spc. Shae Luther,Company A, 2-9 IN (CAB). It istough, but fair.

Many consider the badge animportant symbol because it verifiesthey are good at their job.

The EIB is very important becauseit lets the Soldiers experience andlearn the basic techniques to be a trueinfantryman, Luther said. It makes

them familiar with their tasks.Division leaders presented

successful Soldiers with the hard-earned badge in a ceremonyWednesday at Camp Casey.

It has been an honor to host the EIBtest for all the infantrymen in Korea,

Pfc. Joseph Connolly, Company B, 2-9 Infantry Combined Arms Battalion infantryman prepares his M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon during training for the Expert Infantryman Badge June 16. SeeEIBEIBEIBEIBEIB, Page 7

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Ration Control HoursThe Camp Red Cloud Ration ControlOffices new hours are: closed onMondays, open from 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m.Tuesday Friday. The office is closedfor lunch from 1 2 p.m.

Black Market HotlineThe Black Market Hotline number haschanged to 738-5118. The number ismonitored by an investigator duringnormal duty hours and switched to arecorder after hours. If an observationrequires urgent attention, call themilitary police at 730-4417.

Korean Baseball LeagueThe Camp Stanley CommunityActivity Center is hosting a trip toSeoul Saturday to see the KoreanBaseball Leagues Hanwha team playthe LG team at Jamsil Field. Thetransportation fee is $10, with a 10,000won park entrance fee. The bus willleave the CAC at 4 p.m.

Academic Advisors VisitUniversity of Maryland UniversityCollege and Central Texas Collegeacademic advisors will be at the CampStanley Education Center 9 a.m. 2:30p.m. Wednesday. They will be availableby appointment to advise students andfor evaluation of military training forcollege credit. For appointments, call 732-5915 for UMUC or 732-5354 for CTC.

Changes of Command! Lt Col. Stephen Murray, U.S. ArmyGarrison, Camp Casey commander, willrelinquish command to Lt. Col. TerryHodges in a ceremony at 10 a.m.Wednesday on Helipad 221, CampCasey.! Col. Jeffery T. Christiansen, Area Icommander, will relinquish commandto Col. Forrest Newton in a ceremonyat 10 a.m. Thursday at the Village Green,Camp Red Cloud.

Office ClosuresThe following offices will closeThursday during the Area I change of command ceremony and reception.! The Camp Red Cloud EducationCenter will be closed from 10 a.m. 1p.m. Thursday.! Camp Red Cloud Army CommunityService will be closed from 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Thursday.! The Area I Civilian PersonnelAdvisory Center will be closed 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m.Thursday.

Fourth of JulyEntertainment

Area I will feature the following freeshows over the July Fourth weekend:! Shaggy and Petey Pablo at 7 p.m.Friday at Camp Stanley.! Shaggy and Petey Pablo at 7 p.m.July 3 at Camp Casey.! Ty England at 7 p.m. July 4 at CampCasey.! Camp Red Clouds Mitchells Clubwill remain open until 2 a.m. July 3-4.

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Special-needs children visit Camp Red CloudBy Spc. Stephanie PearsonArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD Twenty-nine local handicapped children visitedhere Saturday to tour the 2nd InfantryDivision Museum.

Hwangbo Sun, chairwoman of theParents of Handicapped ChildrenAssociation of Uijeongbu, said they werethrilled for the opportunity.

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CAMP RED CLOUD Punk iconHenry Rollins visited Mitchells ClubJune 16 to meet with troops.

The singer, actor, author andphilosopher hung out withservicemembers for an hour and a half,talking to fans, signing autographs andposing for photographs.

Rollins made the trip as part of aPacific USO tour. This is his fifth USOtour.

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Area I Public Affairs

Pfc. Stephen Carroll strikes a pose with actor and singer Henry Rollins at Mitchells Club on Camp Red Cloud June 16.SPC. STEPHANIEPEARSON

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Its been great, she said. We reallyappreciate the chance to come on post.

After touring the museum, thechildren enjoyed a barbecue lunch onthe Village Green provided by Camp RedCloud Better Opportunities for Singleand unaccompanied Soldiersrepresentatives. Command Sgt. Maj.Yolanda Lomax, Area I BOSS advisor,said they were glad to participate.

It was an event where we had theopportunity to provide communityservice and highlight one of the threepillars of BOSS, she explained. Allthose involved enjoyed giving their timeand efforts toward a wonderful cause.

Hwangbo said while the childrenreally liked eating the American food,their favorite part was playing on theVillage Green.

Its been wonderful, Hwangbosaid. Things are limited on a militaryinstallation; ordinary people cannot enter,so we were able to let the children runand play without having to worry toomuch. They love open places, and I sawtheir faces light up. It was anunforgettable experience.

The visit was organized by theparents association and Area I officials

in support of the Good NeighborProgram, said Kil Kwang-chun, Area Icommunity relations officer.

This event was outstanding, Kilsaid. We had 61 people attend.Hopefully theyll go home and tell theirfriends about the nice time they hadwith the U.S. Army.

E-mail [email protected] handicapped children gather outside the 2nd Infantry Division Museum after touring it Saturday.

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I try to schedule a USO trip when I

have a break in touring, Rollins said.I like the troops. Theyre good peopledoing an insane job with a crazy payscale, so I always make time for them.

One excited fan fulfilled a lifes dreamby meeting Rollins.

This really means a whole lot to me,said Sgt. Gregory Twait, Headquartersand Headquarters Company, 2ndInfantry Division. Its prettyunbelievable. When my friends first toldme he was coming here, I was like,

yeah right. I mean, Im not surprised

he came to a military installation Im just surprised he came to Camp RedCloud.

Twait, who was introduced toRollins work by his uncle 15 yearsago, said he almost missed theopportunity.

If my friends hadnt told me aboutit, I wouldnt have been in the areaand Id have missed it, he said. If that had happened, Id have been

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Division artillerymenenjoy all-sports dayBy Spc. Stephanie PearsonArea I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY Sixhundred 1st Battalion, 15thField Artillery RegimentSoldiers gathered June 15 forfood, fun and friendship whilecelebrating their organization.

Its a day of recreationactivities, sports games and aGood Neighbor Event, saidStaff Sgt. Daniel Roman,Headquarters andHeadquarters Battery. Weveinvited 300 students andteachers from localDongducheon elementary

schools that we teach at, and

about 50 Republic of KoreaArmy Soldiers from two of our partner units to join us.

The day began with afriendship soccer tournamentbetween the Korean andAmerican Army teams. Thecompetitions of the dayincluded weightlifting, flagfootball, volleyball, softballand horseshoes.

After enjoying a barbecuelunch, Soldiers and childrenwatched a 2nd InfantryDivision Tae Kwon Do Teamdemonstration in CareyFitness Center. A guidon relayrace at Schoonover Bowlended the official events, butthe festivities didnt end there.The celebration continuedwith a block party behind theWarrior Club, featuringbarbecue food and live music.

Its a great idea, saidPfc. Joel Leterski, Battery A.Were so used to doing thesame thing every day, and allof a sudden its like werehaving a holiday event. Its agood reward.

Leterski said his favoritepart was interacting with thechildren.

Its cool that we get toplay and hang out with thechildren. I think its good forthe kids to see the fun side of Soldiers, instead of alwaysseeing us in uniform anddoing training. Its a chancefor us to improve ROK U.S.relationships, because whenthese children get older theyllremember the times theyshared with us and continuethe alliance.

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Pfc. Jed Saul gives Shim Un-baek a piggy-back ride at the 1st Battalion,

15th Field Artillery Regiment organizational day June 15. Saul teaches English at Shims school, Topdong Elementary. Local school children and Soldiers play on inflatable air castles as part of organizational day festivities.

Sgt. 1st Class Antony Kennard (left) and Staff Sgt. John Fassett enjoy a barbecue meal at Red Leg Park.

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customs, and important commandissues.

The Army and Air Force ExchangeService, Morale Welfare and Recreation,and USO offer briefings as well.

We include these briefings to letSoldiers know about free-timeopportunities, and to get them excitedabout their time here in Korea, Hy said.

New Soldiers also learn about thecommands policies regarding humantrafficking and prostitution, Hy said.

Soldiers learn about the WarriorStandards. The handbook is anexplanation of rules and regulationsunique to members of the 2nd Inf. Div.

Hy said the center recently beganoffering a Junior Leaders SafetyCourse, in addition to the standard in-processing.

After in-processing, we offer anadditional five-day course for juniorleaders, Hy said. The courseprepares these leaders with thenecessary tools to lead Soldiers andmaintain safety during missions andoff-duty time in the 2nd InfantryDivision.

The center has the mission tointegrate Korean Augmentation to theU.S. Army Soldiers into the division and

also to out-process all 2ID Soldiers.Our goal is to make the programs

at the Warrior Readiness Center apositive experience, Hy said. We wantto welcome, integrate and equip newwarriors to enjoy Korea, and most of all, be ready to fight tonight.

Artillerymen from the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment play flag football during their organization day.PHOTOS BYSPC. STEPHANIEPEARSON


severely depressed. I mean, some of thepeople who came tonight are here justto see my reaction.

Twait said Rollins lived up to all hisexpectations. It was exactly what Iexpected, he said.

Even though Rollins didnt perform,Twait said getting to talk to him waslike a 5-minute personal performance.

Rollins said that is why he looksforward to doing more USO tours.

The reason I can walk around andsay whatever I want is because we havea military out there defending my r ightto do so, he said. My support for thetroops is unwavering.

( Editors note: See Page 26 for acomplete Rollins interview )

EI BEI BEI BEI BEI B from Page 5said Lt. Col. Ryan Kuhn, 2-9 IN (CAB)commander. The battalion has beenworking hard for two months gettingevery event ready.

Kuhn said his battalion wascommitted to provide the best individualtraining for each infantryman.

It has been impressive to see theNCOs pull together and lead this trainingand testing, Kuhn said. It gives megreat confidence that our NCO corpscan accomplish any task.

Kuhn said he believes the greatestresult of the training and testing is notwinning a badge.

It demonstrates we care about ourSoldiers future and it shows ourinvestment to them, Kuhn said. Youcan see that on each and everyinfantryman's face going for the EIB.


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YONGSAN Maj. Gen. Duane D. Thiessenaccepted duties as commander, U.S. Marine CorpsForces Korea, in a ceremony held at Knight FieldJune 15.

Thiessen said he looks forward to taking overfor Maj. Gen. John F. Goodman, who has held theposition of MCFK and assistant chief of staff, C/J-5, United Nations Command, Combined ForcesCommand, U.S. Forces Korea, for the past year.

General Goodman has led a path to success inhis short time here, said Thiessen. I am sure wewill continue to perform outstanding service forUSFK for the Republic of Korea for thealliance and for the United States Marine Corps. Ilook forward to working with all of you.

Thiessen is coming from the position of commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing,Okinawa, Japan, where he served for one year. Inaddition to his many assignments, he has attendedthe National War College in Washington D.C.

Today we welcome a rock solid professionalwho will be taking over that tradition of excell encehis predecessor set the standard for, said Gen.Leon J. LaPorte, USFK commander, who presidedover the change of command. At the same time,we bid farewell to an outstanding officer and arespected member of our community.

Goodman will go on to serve as the Marine CorpPacific deputy commander.

It has been my distinct honor to serve as partof the Combined Forces Command, saidGoodman. This tour has given me a newappreciation for the United States of America andRepublic of Korea alliance, and for the vibrantnation Korea has become. This is a partnership of

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the two greatest Marine Corps in the world, andwith each day I served here I appreciated thisculture more and more.

LaPorte seemed optimistic that Thiessen wouldcontinue on the legacy of the United States Marines.

The United States Marines are known for theirdiscipline and toughness, and part of the reason

Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, commander, United States Forces Korea, accepts the Marine Corp colors from Maj. Gen. John F.

Goodman, outgoing commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea and Assistant Chief of Staff, C/J-5, United Nations Command,Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea, in a change of command ceremony at Knight Field June 15. The colors were then handed to Maj. Gen Duane D. Thiessen, who gladly accepted his role continuing the Marine tradition of excellence.


for that is because of service in Korea, LaPortesaid. Marines have a tradition of steadfastdetermination, and Gen. Thiessen is here to continuethat fine tradition through his outstandingleadership.


Elementary, middle school students take next big stepArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN As more than 130seniors graduated at Seoul AmericanHigh School June 11, other Area IIstudents were preparing for their ownrite of passage.

At Seoul American Elementary School,202 fifth-grade students eagerly awaited

achieving a 3.5 grade point average and85 percentile on the Terra Novastandardized test, a U.S. recognized testused by public and parochial schools.

SAES Principal Don Christensenexpressed his pride in all of the students.

You should all be very proud of yourachievements this year, he said. Yourteachers are proud of you, your parentsare proud of you and you should beproud of each other.

Though Seoul American Middle Schoolhas no formal graduation, 185 eighth-grade students there are moving on to highschool. They attended an end-of-yearawards ceremony June 8.

Its not a true graduation, but today

were going to honor them at an awardsceremony that includes a host of academicawards and others from all types of extracurricular clubs, said Darrell MoodSAMS principal.

Thirty students received ThePresidents Mental Fitness Award forhigh academic achievement.

Mood said students had mixed feelingsArthur Savig, a fourth-grader at Seoul American Elementary School, recieves his final report card of the year from his teacher, Martha West, during the last day of school June 17.


their June 15 graduation ceremony heldin conjunction with an end-of-school yearDrug Abuse Resistance, or DARE,program grand finale.

Each advancing fifth-grader receiveda graduation certificate. Highperformers also received academicexcellence and achievement awards for

about leaving middle school.They are leaving a safe environment

where they were student leaders for a newhigh school experience, he said. Imimmensely proud of the accomplishmentsof these students.

Tanisha Smith, 13, has been in Koreafor one year and will move with her familythis summer to Washington, D.C.

Going from middle school to highschool is a big step in your life, saidSmith, who has gone to eight differentschools in her life. You get to experiencea lot of new things.

Smith said she felt like she wasgraduating from middle school thoughthere was no formal graduation ceremony

to mark the milestone.Sidni Stafford, 14, who has lived

in Korea for seven years, called highschool a new world with moredemands and privileges.

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Yongsan - Hannam Village

Depart : HannamGate #17 (Stop Pt #4)

121st HospitalCollier Field H.CDS CenterCommissaryGate #52Youth CenterDHL T-4059Arrive: Moyer CSC

Depart : Moyer CSCSAHS (High School)Youth CenterGate #17 (Stop Pt #4)121st HospitalCollier Field House

CDS CenterCommissaryGate #52Arrive: Hannam

Yongsan - Cp MarketWeekday: Unit operates van shuttle

LV. Cp Market 8 a.m. 1:10 p.m.AR. Bus Terminal 10 a.m. 3:05 p.m.LV. Bus Terminal 10:10 a.m. 3:10 p.m.AR. Cp Market Noon 4:45 p.m.(Times are subject to traffic conditions)

Weekends: No scheduleSuspended until further notice

Weekend / Holiday

Jin Mon-gu and Choi Kyun Il, 8th- graders at Chung Woon Middle School, examine a dictionary during their tour of Yongsan

Garrison June 8.

Special guests at Main Post Library

Yi Chae Yol, Yongsan Main Post Library librarian, shows 35 Korean middle school students how to use the library's research capabilities during their tour June 8. The Chung Woon Middle School psychology class surveyed Yongsan for several hours, concluding with the library tour and lunch at Townhouse Food Court on

Main Post.

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Effective July 1.For information, call 738-3250.

Post Shuttle / Bus Schedule (Yongsan Bus Terminal)

Monday - Friday

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TIME LOCATION ACTIVITYJULY 17 p.m. Harveys Lounge Intensity, PI Band

8 p.m. Main Post Club Blue Eyze Band

JULY 29 a.m. - 6 p.m. 4-Plex Lombardo Field Softball Tournament9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Collier Field House Basketball Tournament10 a.m. Moyer CSC Flea Market10 a.m. Moyer CSC Area II 8-Ball Pool League10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Picnic Area #7 Sand Volleyball Tournament4:30 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. BOSS Tailgate Party6:30 p.m. Main Post Club Blue Eyze Band7 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. Petey Pablo Performance7:30 p.m. Harveys Lounge Intensity, PI Band8 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. Shaggy Performance

JULY 3

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 4 -Plex Lombardo Field Softball Tournament9 a.m. - 6 p.m. CFH Basketball Tournament10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Picnic Area #7 Sand Volleyball Tournament11 a.m. - 8 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. Community Festival11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. D FAS Ty England Lunch with troopsNoon CFH/Williams Ave. LRD1 - 2 p.m. Main Post Exchange Ty England Autograph Session2 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. U.S. Band, Blue Eyze3:30 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. Korean Idol Performance4 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. Korean Entertainment Show5:45 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. Grand Prize Drawing

Appreciation Awards to Sponsors6 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. Ty England Concert7:30 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. Photo/autograph session

Ar Ar Ar Ar Ar ea II Independence Day W ea II Independence Day W ea II Independence Day W ea II Independence Day W ea II Independence Day W eekend Activities eekend Activities eekend Activities eekend Activities eekend Activities

JULY 4

8 a.m. CFH 5K Fun Run11 a.m. - midnight Yongsan Lanes $1 Game Day, free shoes10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4-Plex Lombardo Field Softball Tournament2 p.m. CP Colbern CRC Independence Day Party10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Collier Field House Basketball Tournament5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave Blue Frog Band6:30 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. DJ, Patriotic Music7:30 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. 8th U.S. Army Band8:45 p.m. CFH/Williams Ave. FIREWORKS

Field # 5*CFH is Collier Field House*Moyer CSC is Moyer Community Services Center

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Commanders HotlineArea II residents who have questions orcomments for the Area II commander orcommand group can voice them by e-mailing [email protected] or

by calling 738-3484.

Area II Support ActivityOrganization Day

The Area II Support Activity will host anOrganization Day 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 1at Lombardo Field. Some of divisionsincluding registration ration card, childcare, youth services, housing,transportation and Clubs will be inoperation as scheduled. For information,call 738-7316 or [email protected].

ARC Openings and ClassesThe American Red Cross Volunteer

Program has immediate openings for arecords chairman, chairman of volunteersand a medical chairman.The AmericanRed Cross Volunteer Program hasimmediate openings for a recordschairman, chairman of volunteers and amedical chairman. The free New VolunteerOrientation will be held 9 a.m. 5 p.m.July 21 and Babysitting class will be held9 a.m. 5 p.m. July 23. For information,call 738-3670.

Basketball LeagueThe deadline to register for the 2005 AreaII Summer Basketball League is Monday.

League begins July 9 and is open to AreaII r esidents only. Couches meeting willbe at 1 p.m. Tuesday, and a pre-seasontournament July 2 4. For information,call 736-4032.

Softball TournamentThe deadline to register for the 2005

Independence Day Softball Tournamentis Monday. There is a $25 entry fee andregistration is open for the first 16 teams.The double elimination tournament willbe July 2 4. A coaches meeting will beat 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Collier FieldHouse, South Post.

Volleyball TournamentThe deadline to register for the 2005Area II Sand Volleyball Tournamentis Monday. Games will be held July 2 4, and a coaches meeting will be atnoon Tuesday at Collier Field House.For information, call 736-7746 or 736-4032.

Summer Reading ClubAll 5 to 12-year-olds are invited toexperience a summer long readingfantasy called Dragons, Dreams &Daring Deeds at the Yongsan andHannam Village Libraries at 1 p.m.Monday Aug. 5. For information, call723-7300.

Camp AdventureYongsan/Hannam School -AgeServices and Camp Adventure YouthServices will host summer recreationprograms for children 1st through 5th

grades Monday Aug. 19. Programactivities include weekly field trips,swimming, arts and crafts, songs,games and indiv idual age groupactivities. For information, call 738-4707 or 723-4522.

SOFA Stamp Service

Army Community Service RelocationReadiness provides monthly Status of Forces Agreement Stamp Services at 2p .m. Tuesday a t Room 118. Forinformation, call 738-4617.

ASACS Summer ClassesAdolescent Subs tance AbuseCounseling Services and the YouthServices Teen Center sponsor severalsummer classes for six weeks startingJuly 1. All activities will be two hoursexcept Anger Management. Forinformation, call 738-6816.

Womens Bible Study

Protestant Women of the Chapel willhold summer Bible study 9 11 a.m.Wednesdays July 6 Aug. 3 at SouthPos t Chapel . The s tudy wi l l beWomen of the Bib le by AnnSpangler and Jean E. Syswerda. Freechildcare is provided. All women arewelcome at any time. For information,call 795-4073.

Christian mens MonthlyBreakfast

Men of the Morning Calm (PromiseKeepers) will host a monthly breakfastat 8 a.m. July 9 at South Post Chapel.

For informat ion , e -mai lgrandin j@korea .army.mi l [email protected].

Computer Club MeetingThe Seoul Computer Club will have amonthly meeting at 2 p.m. July 9 at theUSO on Camp Kim. All are welcome to

attend and learn about computers fromthe experts. For information, [email protected] or logonto www.seoulcc.org.

Volunteer of the QuarterT h e Vo l u n t e e r o f t h e Q u a r t e rceremony will be held 3 4:30 p.m.Ju ly 13 a t the Army Communi tyServices Building. For information,call 738-7510.

Local OCS BoardThe Area II Support Activity localOfficer Candidate School board will beheld at 9:30 a.m. July 1 5 in the Area II

headquar te rs bui ld ing commandconference room. For information, call738-5017.

News and Notes DeadlinesDeadline for submission to CommunityCalendar is Friday prior to the nextweeks publication. Announcementswill be published on a first-come, first-served basis. Each announcementshould include who, what, when,where and a point-of-contact phonenumber. Submit items for publicationto [email protected] information, call 738-7352 or 7356.


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contact an insurance company.Before the movers arrive, you should take photographs

of valuable items. Turn televisions on before taking thephotographs, to show that your television was working

properly. Take DVDs and compact discs out of theircases, to demonstrate the extent of your collection. If possible, make a videotape of all of your property usinga video camera. This willprovide you with evidence of what you owned before themove. Ship the photos orvideotape separately fromyour household goods.

PCSing members shouldplan on hand carrying

jewelry, coin collections andother small, valuable items. The government claimssystem cannot compensate you for coins lost inshipment. It is also unlikely that you will becompensated for jewelry lost in shipment, because itis extremely difficult to prove precisely what wasshipped.

On the day before the move, prepare your quartersfor the arrival of the packers. Remove photos fromthe wall and unplug televisions and other electricalappliances. If you want the packers to pack your stereoin its original box, set the box next to the stereo. It isbest not to pack items yourself because damage toowner packed items is often blamed on the ownerspacking, rather than rough handling.

Separate items you plan to hand carry from the restof your household goods.

On the day of the move, watch the packers to ensurethat your property is properly packed. If anything is brokenduring packing or loading, make a note on the inventory

1 3 Preparation key to smooth PCS move

S ummer is the time of year when manyservicemembers and their families are busywith final preparations for moving to a newduty station. A big part of such a move is arranging forshipment of household goods. A small amount of planningand attention to detail at your new duty station can makethis part of the move go much smoother.

Before moving you should gather all of your receiptsand other documents that show the value of yourhousehold goods. You may need these documents if your goods are lost or damaged in shipment. Forextremely valuable items, such as antique furniture orworks of art, consider obtaining an appraisal beforeshipment so you have a record of the items value.Plan on shipping all of these documents separatelyfrom your household goods, either by mailing them orhand carrying them. That way you will still have proof of ownership and of the value of your property in theunlikely event that your entire shipment is lost.

When you arrange for shipment of household goodsat the transportation office, discuss your insuranceoptions. While insurance through the transportationoffice is generally not available overseas, privateinsurance companies can provide insurance coverage.Most renters insurance will cover goods lost duringshipment, although most will not cover goods damagedduring shipment.

Insurance coverage may be especially important forextremely valuable items, such as expensive televisions.Military claims offices have established maximumamounts that they can pay for certain items forexample, the maximum amount that can be paid for atelevision is $1,500 -- regardless of the cost of the item.To ensure full coverage for your television, you should

U.S. Armed Forces Claims Service, Korea explaining the damage.Tell the packers that you want to be present and review

the inventory when they record the condition of large orexpensive items like furniture. The packers will use codes

to show the condition of your furniture. These codes aredescribed at the top or bottom of the inventory, and youshould understand them before you sign the inventory. If

the codes are inaccurate, you havethe right to note this on the inventorybefore signing it.

Once the shipping boxes andother items are loaded intocrates, ensure that they areproperly sealed and that youreceive a complete inventory of your household goods. Check

over the inventory carefully before the movers leaveyour quarters.

Once your household goods arrive at your new dutystation, be sure to inspect them carefully for loss ordamage. One of the most important documents youwill receive is the pink form, the DD Form 1840.Use this form to annotate lost and damaged items thatyou notice on the day of delivery.

Use the back of DD Form 1980R to annotate lostand damaged items that you discover after the movershave left your new quarters. You have 70 days to turnthis form in to the nearest claims office. If you missthis deadline, you most likely will not be able to recoveranything for your lost and damaged items.

Shipping your household goods can be traumatic,however, a little advance preparation can help makeyour move easier and ensure that you will be fairlycompensated if your property is lost or damaged. Forquestions, contact the nearest military claims office.

... a little advance preparation can help make your move easier and ensure that youwill be fairly compensated if your

property is lost or damaged.


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MrMrMrMrMr. & Mrs. Smith. & Mrs. Smith. & Mrs. Smith. & Mrs. Smith. & Mrs. SmithJohn and Jane Smith are anordinary suburban couplewith a seemingly ordinary,lifeless suburban marriage.But each of them has asecret they are actuallyboth legendary assassinsworking for competingorganizations. When thetruth comes out, John andJane end up in each otherscross-hairs.


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The HoneymoonersThe HoneymoonersThe HoneymoonersThe HoneymoonersThe HoneymoonersNew York City bus driverRalph and his feisty wifeAlice struggle to make endsmeet. Despite Ralphsmany get-rich-quickschemes, theyvemanaged to save somemoney and, along with theirbest friends Ed and Trixie,they seem to have almostenough money for a downpayment on a Brooklynduplex. However, whenRalphs latest schemecosts him all his money andhis marraige, it takes all hisdetermination and love forAlice to get things on trackagain.

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Sahara --Sahara --Sahara --Sahara --Sahara -- Masterexplorer Dirk takes on theadventure of his life whenhe embarks on a treasurehunt through some of themost dangerous regions ofNorth Africa. Searching forwhat locals call The Shipof Death, a long lost CivilWar battleship filled withcoins, Pitt and hiswisecracking sidekick usetheir wits and clever heroicsto help Doctor Eva Rojaswho believes the ship maybe linked to mysteriousdeaths in the very samearea.


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By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Daniel Minjares8th Mili tary Police Brigade

1 5 Listening often key to good communication

A r e a I IA r e a I IA r e a I IA r e a I IA r e a I IW o r s h i p S e r v i c e sW o r s h i p S e r v i c e sW o r s h i p S e r v i c e sW o r s h i p S e r v i c e sW o r s h i p S e r v i c e s

Catholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Tuesday 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital Chapel7 p.m. South Post Chapel

Mon.-Wed., Thurs.-Fri.12:05p.m. Memorial Chapel

Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial ChapelJewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post ChapelProtestant ServicesEpiscopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial ChapelUnited Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelChurch of Christ Sunday 2 p.m. South Post ChapelChurch International

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Vincent [email protected] or DSN 725-2955Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David Colwell

[email protected] or DSN 738-4043

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

The world today is filled with the ever-present cellphone. It seems that no matter where you go, or where

you drive, you see someone with or talking on one of these amazing, technologically advanced devices.This would lead to the assumption that with the

dramatic increase in the number of cell phones and allthe talking taking place on cell phones, that we arecommunicating more and better than ever.

In fact, the Verizon cell phone guy continually asksthe question, Can you hear me now? Good. Andyet, even though you may be able to hear anotherperson, and you may be getting great reception, thisdoesnt mean that communication is taking place.

As I watch people on cell phones, what I see isa lot of talking but not much listening. It is easy attimes to think that if two people are talking, and

there are many words flying around in theconversation, then they are communicating. Whilewords and talking are significant parts of thecommunication process, there is one more vitally

important piece that is easily overlooked.When a couple comes in for marriage counseling,quite frequently one of the concerns in their marriageis difficulty in communication. As I talk with themabout their communication, what many times windsup being the real issue isnt that they arent talking,but they are not listening to each other.

The simple, yet difficult art of really listening tosomeone else can dramatically improve ourcommunication ability. But, listening is hard work. Itis challenging and difficult at times for us to quit whatwe were doing or thinking about, and devote ourselvesto listening to the other person.

Not surprisingly the Bible has some important

guidance that will help us communicate more effectivelyand make our relationships more satisfying. James 1:19says, Everyone should be quick to listen and slow tospeak. We are unfortunately, very well practiced at

the reverse of this admonition. We are quick to speak and slow to listen.By listening carefully and attentively, we show

the person they are important to us and that wewant to hear what they are saying. When we stoptalking, put the paper aside, stop working on thecomputer, or kneel down to our child when theytalk, we are saying to them, I love you and youare important to me.

I would encourage you to begin today to work atbecoming better at the fine art of listening. You will beamazed at the difference this will make in yourcommunicating with others and how much better theimportant relationships in your life will become.

Collective Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel9:30 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel

(Korean)10:30 a.m. K-16 Community

Chapel11 a.m. Hannam Village

Chapelnoon South Post Chapel

(Gospel)Collective Sunday 10 a.m. South Post Chapel

6 p.m. South Post ChapelKorean Tuesday 6 p.m. Camp Colbern Chapel

Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelKCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel

3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial ChapelLatter-Day Saints

For information on services, call 738-3011.


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CAMP HUMPHREYS For thosewho love fresh, exotic seafood, paradiseis only about 16 miles away.

Seafood lovers can get to the marketat Song-ak by following Highway 45south, turning onto Highway 35 west,and exiting immediately after crossingthe Sapgyocheon Tide EmbankmentBridge. Located near the Ocean Park Resort and Rest Area, the market offersa catch fresh from the sea.

Fish, crab and shrimp are only a fewof the offerings which include anincredible variety of mussels andshellfish, cuttlefish and octopus.

In addition to the market, there areseafood restaurants, a park from whichto view the fishing fleet and relax, and apair of Korean naval vessels open fortouring.

The prize though, is the savorygoodness of fresh seafood, however youchoose to prepare it.

James Hogreby and a guest anticipate the taste of just-cooked fresh shrimp, while (Below) a patron enjoys some fresh shrimp at a seaside restaurant.

The market opens at 7, six days a week.

A vendor offers live cuttlefish for sale.

This vendor prepars to sort fresh shimp for her display.

A park nearby the market offers a place to relax, view the fishing fleet and watch the waves.

A pair of Korean naval vessels are moored at the market and can be toured.Vendors at the Song-ak seafood market offer fresh and exotic seafood for those willing to adventure the 16miles to get there. Fish, shrimp and crab are abundant as are an amazing variety of shellfish and mussels.

Nearby seafood market offers fresh variety

PHOTOS BYROGER EDWARDS

Area III Public Affairs


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Warrior Division 8-BallTourney

The 2005 Warrior Division 8-BallTournament will be held at the CampStanley Community Activity Center,starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Winnerswill advance to the 8th U.S. ArmyChampionship July 9-10 at the CampCasey Community Activity Center. Forinformation, call 732-5366.

Bowling CenterCustomer Appreciation

The Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center

will host the customer appreciationnight, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday.Customers are invited to come to theCRC Bowling Center and enjoybowling and free snacks during theevent. For information, call 732-6930.

Carson Downey BandA combination of southern soul, Texasblues and pure electric rock n roll, TheCarson Downey Band is visiting Warriorcountry. The band will entertain at theCamp Stanley Reggies Tuesday. Theshow will begin at 7 p.m. Forinformation, call 732-6819.

Friends Fun TimeBowling

The Camp Casey Bowling Center isoffering Pizza, Pop N Bowl Friends FunTime starting at 4 p.m. everyWednesday. This is a package for agroup of four, offering one large onetopping pizza, a pitcher of soda, twohours of games and free shoe rental.Bring your own music CD and thebowling center will play for your party.For information, call 730- 4577.

MWR Happenings RadioShow

Check out the MWR Happenings RadioShow on 102.7 FM, American Forces-Korea Networks Warrior Radio everyFriday between 3 and 4 p.m. MWRHappenings provides the latestinformation on upcoming recreationentertainment, sports, club and bowlingevents in Area I, as well as an opportunityto win cool MWR giveaways. Forinformation, call 730-6514.

Putt 4 DoughCamp Caseys Indianhead Golf Course ishosting Putt 4 Dough starting at 8 a.m.July 9. You could be the winner of $10, 000 if you make three consecutive putts in a row.The first putt will be from a distance of 10feet; if the contestant makes the 10-foot puttthey advance to the second putt. Thesecond putt is from a distance of 25 feet. If the contestant makes the second putt, theyadvance to the third and final putt from adistance of 50 feet. If all three putts aremade and all conditions have been met thecontestant will win $10,000. Visit CampCasey Golf Course to find out rules andregulations or to pick up a registration card.

Military offered cheap travel to AustraliaBy Tim HippsArmy News Service

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Militarytravelers can now purchase vacationsto Australia for about the same cost as agetaway to Europe by visiting http:// www.offdutytravel.com.

Authorized Morale, Welfare andRecreation patrons can go to the Off Duty Travel Web site and click on JointServices Travel Specials to begin a step-by-step process for building itinerariesto a vacation Down Under. Afterpreparing the itinerary, they can visit asupporting Information, Ticket andReservation office or Information,Tickets and Tours office to finalize thebooking, confirm arrangements and payfor the vacation.

Were estimating these packageswill be 10 to 30 percent less expensivethan anything else theyre going to beable to find, said Dan Yount, chief of Army Leisure Travel Services atthe U.S. Army Community and FamilySupport Center.

MWR patrons can purchase eight-day trips from Los Angeles to Sydney,including lodging at three- or four-starhotels with some tours, starting as lowas $1,300. It can be even moreaffordable for Soldiers on Rest andRecuperation leave from Operation

Iraqi Freedom and OperationEnduring Freedom.If someone is on R&R leave out of

either Iraq or Afghanistan, thegovernment will fly them any place thatis shown as their destination on theirleave orders, Yount explained. Sowhen theyre planning their R&R leave,and enter Sydney, Australia, as the leavedestination, the Transportation Officewill arrange transportation to Sydney.

For Soldiers serving in Iraq andAfghanistan supporting OIF and OEF,this is a benefit that could be an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go on a greatvacation with Uncle Sam paying a majorpart of the expense.

The Australian packages are aCombined Army, Navy and Marine Corps

Down Under Discount

ITR/ITT program available to active duty,members of the Reserve component,retired military, family members, andDepartment of Defense civilians.

Any authorized MWR patron [who]can provide proof of DoD affiliation iseligible, Yount said. This kind of aproduct hasnt been available on a lotof military bases since 1999 when theArmy and Navy parted company withcommercial travel contractors providingleisure travel services on many

installations. And its never been availableat a price this low.Military personnel assigned to OIF

or OEF and approved to take authorizedR&R leave can click on the R&R TroopTravel link for more information. MWRpatrons can also click on the GreatTravel Deals link. The deals includenumerous vacation packages to all eightof Australias states.

Yount said there always will befluctuation in pricing based on theseason, but noted that there is no badtime to visit Australia.

Australian seasons are the oppositeof ours, with winter occurring in June,July, and August, and summer startingin January, Yount said. Weatherpatterns are much milder than a winter

in the Northeastern United States or theMidwest.

New York, Los Angeles and Honoluluare the embarkation points. Travelers canmake arrangements from their nearestairport as part of the travel package usinga Qantas code share partner or they maymake their own travel arrangements tothose destinations.

If travelers do not have access to alocal ITT or ITR office they can makearrangements via e-mail or telephone. A

deposit that includes the full price of theairline ticket and a percentage of the landpackages will be required upon booking.Travelers will have up to 45 days beforedeparture to finish paying for the package.

Those who want to book a year outare going to be able to take their timepaying so it probably wont be painfulat one time, Yount said. If a personwants to pay all at once and leave in aweek or two, thats their privilege, too.If they make [the reservation] within 45days, they have to pay immediately.

Yount said the Australian vacationsaffordability is tough to beat.

We regard this opportunity as a greatexample of MWR in action providingaffordable, top-quality services andproducts at a price unavailable off base.

Built for speed and strength, the kangaroo is an Australian icon and easily recognizable as one of the countrys national symbols.

COURTESYPHOTO

Camp Adventure begins MondayBy Sonnie Champignyy Sonnie Champignyy Sonnie Champignyy Sonnie Champignyy Sonnie ChampignyKorea Region MWR

YONGSAN Morale, Welfare and Recreations Child & Youth Servicesprogram will kick off the end of the school year with the opening of CampAdventure Monday.

Camp Adventure is a program designed to bring summer camp to militarykids in Korea. Camp Adventure will be conducted until Aug. 19 in all AreaSupport Activity Child and Youth Services programs and also at the Camp

Red Cloud Community Activity Center.Activities include swimming, sports, social activities, arts and crafts, and

field trips. The program is open to all eligible youth grades one through five.Registration will be held at the local CYS Central Registration Office.

The University of Northern Iowa operates the program. Counselors arecollege students from U.S. universities. The camp counselors go throughextensive background checks and training program before they become CampAdventure Counselors. For information, call the local CYS.

Film actor Stephen Lang brings to thestage the riveting stories of eightAmerican servicemen who received theMedal of Honor and went above andbeyond the call of duty.

The show will be at Osan Air Base at7 p.m. Friday; Camp Humphreys, 7 p.m.Saturday; Camp Caseys WarriorsClub, 7 p.m. Tuesday and the CampRed Cloud Theater at 2 and 6 p.m.Wednesday. The performanes arepresented by Morale, Welfare andRecreation. For information, call 725-5289.

Beyond Glorytells story behindMedals of Honor


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New leader assumes command of 3rd MICAMP HUMPHREYS Lt. Col.

Steve Johns passed leadership of the 3rdMilitary Intelligence Battalion to Lt. Col.Deborah A. Myers during a change of command ceremony on June 17.

Myers has begun her secondassignment with 3rd M.I. Col. StevenPeterson, 501st Military IntelligenceBrigade commander, said that Myersserved as Battalion S4, HeadquartersCompany Commander, BattalionExecutive Officer and Battalion S3earlier in her career.

She returns to the battalion from herlast assignment as the Intelligence and

Security Command Aviation Officer [Ft.Belvoir, Va.], he said, with 19-yearsof knowledge and experience in both theaviation and military intelligence fields.

It is a great honor to be joiningthe ranks of those that serve in theWinged Vigilance Battalion, saidMyers. Im excited to be a part of the 501st Military Intelligence Brigadeand the Camp Humphreyscommunities again.

The new commander thankedJohns, saying you are relinquishingcommand of a first class unit and Iappreciate your hard work anddedication in leading them to theircurrent high state of readiness.

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

Lt. Col. Deborah Myers addresses Soldiers of the 3rd Military Intelligence Brigade and guests during a change of command ceremony Friday.

New 3rd Military Intelligence Brigade Commander, Lt. Col. Deborah Myers, receives the battalion colors from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Steve Johns during a change of command ceremony Friday.

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS TodaysSoldier depends on test equipmentto keep the high-tech Army readyto do its job. I ts critical.

The t roops a t t he 95 thMaintenance Company, DetachmentPacific, are there to make sure thatequipment is accurate.

I f a t o r s ion wrench i s no taccurate, a critical helicopter boltcould sheer off, said Master Sgt.Clark Ware, Pacific Detachment,95th Maintenance CompanyNCOIC. If an aircraft pitot andsta t ic pressure sys tem is mis-calibrated then the pilot might think hes lower than he actually is orthat his rate of descent is slowerthan reality.

The 12 Soldiers assigned to thedetachment are responsible for theaccuracy of approximately 600types of testing equipment used totest more than 6,000 tools used inArea III. These tools range fromto r s ion wrenches to r ad ios t oaiming circles used on the Patriotmissile batteries.

The time necessary to ensure anitems accuracy ranges from half anhour for a torsion wrench to a week or more for a radio test set.

Were one of the professionsl ike wri ters , movie makers andpa rachu te packe r s , t ha t t akes

personal responsibi l i ty for theaccuracy of our work, said Ware.Every piece of equipment we work on and send back to the field has asticker on it that gives the date itwas certified, the date its due tobe certified again and the signature

of the technic ian who did thecertification.

We s tay pre t ty busy, hecontinued, and if its something wecant certify, or that is outside ourrange of accuracy, we get rid of itor send it up to the next level.

Ware uses a multimeter as anexample of levels of accuracy.When we test a multimeter, hesaid, one volt passed through themeter must read one volt plus orminus three percent.

There are meters though thatrequire higher levels of accuracy;no more than plus or minus one-quarter volt or no more than plusor minus four-one-thousands of avo l t . These a re s en t t o h ighe rlevels.

The 95 th Main t . Co . has i t sheadquarters at Redstone Arsenal inAla., but supplies test technicians tolabs in all parts of the world.

The detachment has Soldiers hereand a t camps Casey and Sears .There are also civilian techniciansassigned under the Pacific Region

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