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YONGSAN GARRISON A

new system will go into effect Oct.

27 to process Common Access

Card applications for authorized

Department of Defense contractors.

Known as the Contractor

Verification System, or CVS, theInternet process replaces the current

manual processing of DD Form

1172-2, Application forDepartment of Defense Common

Access Card DEERS Enrollment.

Contractors who are required to

obtain a CAC Card will be required

to register in the CVS prior to

reporting to the installation CAC

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See CVS,CVS,CVS,CVS,CVS, Page 3

Area II Public Affairs

Card issuing point.Homeland Security Presidential

Directive #12, dated Jan. 14,

mandated the establishment of

secure and reliable forms of personal

identification for all federal civilians

and contractors.

Contractor information in the

DEERS database will be made

available to all military services as a

resource to establish corporate leveldatabases facilitating top level

management actions such as

analytical and statistical analysis, aswell as providing the basis for

worldwide contractor

accountability.

Government sponsors are Area

WASHINGTON Its a country that time has

forgotten, said Special Operations Command, Korea,

Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Kimmich of North Korea.

We have to be prepared for war 365 days a year,

because we never know when Kim Jong-il [son of the

late, but delegated eternal North Korean president

Kim II-Sung] will say, We need to unify Koreatoday, Kimmich said.

The possibility of war is never far from peoples

minds, Kimmich said. A peace treaty between North

and South Korea was never signed following the 1950

to 1953 Korean War.

And if the North chooses to invade there will be

little warning, said Kimmich, whose 82-person

headquarters would swell to some 500 to form the

Combined Unconventional Warfare Task Force.

North Korea has the fourth largest army in the world- composed of some 1.2 million active-duty soldiers,

more than 13,000 artillery systems and one of thelargest submarine fleets in the world, according to

U.S. State Department records.

In 1991, when the United States and other nations

were reducing the size of their military forces, North

Korea focused on building up its force, Kimmich said.

In 1991, too, North Korea had 40 percent of its

army positioned along the demilitarized zone some 25

miles north of South Koreas capital, Seoul, which is

also home to U.S. Forces, Koreas Yongsan Garrison.

Today, 70 percent of the North Korean army is

positioned at the DMZ, Kimmich said. And U.S. State

Department reports indicate that the North has

perhaps the worlds second largest special operations

force, designed for insertion behind the lines inwartime.

Additionally, the reports reveal North Korean forces

have a substantial numerical advantage over the South

(between 2 and 3 to 1) in several key categories of

offensive weapons tanks, long-range artillery andarmored personnel carriers.

Ironically, nighttime satellite pictures of the divided

peninsula show a bleak, black image of the North,

which accommodates some 23 million people, versus

a bright, vibrant image of democratic South Korea, or

the Republic of Korea, population about 48 million.

To stay prepared for crises and war, SOCKOR

participates in six training exercises annually with ROK

Special Warfare Command forces, including a

counterterrorist exercise that focuses on marksmanshiptraining, said Eighth U.S. Army spokesman Maj.

Jerome Pionk.

Two of the exercises are Joint Chiefs of Staff-level

exercises that involve all U.S. and ROK special

operations forces, said Sgt. Maj. Jack Hagan of the

39th Special Forces Detachment, Det. K.

Attached to the 1st Special Forces Group, the

detachments 16 Soldiers work at 11 locations on theKorean peninsula, Hagan said.

[U.S. SF Soldiers have] been training the ROKsoldiers for 48 years, so we no longer concentrate on

basic Soldier skills. Most of the training we conduct

is concentrated on advanced skills and interoperability,

he said.

By Heike Hasenauer

Soldiers magazine

U.S., ROK Soldiers stand ready 365 days a year

See Ready,Ready,Ready,Ready,Ready, Page 4

Maj. Jose Devarona, battalion executive officer, U.N. Command

Security Bn., looks toward the tall gray building thats the North

Korean Visitor Center at the Joint Security Area, Panmunjom.

The building to his left is the Military Armistice Commission

Building. To the right is what U.S. and Republic of Korea soldierscall the Monkey House, because North Korean armed guards

are said to make rude and threatening gestures from the

building when a meeting is taking place in the building.

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MP Blotter

The following entries were excerpted

from the military police blotters. These

entries do not imply the guilt or

innocence of any person.Area 1

Damage to Government Property,Underage Drinking, Drunk and

Disorderly An odor of an alcoholic

beverage was emitting from Subject 1

while walking through Gate 1. A check

of Subject 1s ID card disclosed that

he/she was under the legal age to

consume alcohol. Subject 1 was

apprehended and became belligerent

and disorderly, damaging a wall at Gate

1 by striking it with a closed hand.

Subject 1 was transported to the Camp

Casey Provost Marshals Office where

he/she was not administered a series

of Field Sobriety Tests or a Portable

Breathalyzer Test due to his/her lack of

cooperation. Subject 1 was transported

to the TMC where he/she was

administered a command directed

Laboratory Blood Alcohol Test with

results pending, processed, and

released to his/her unit. At 1:10 p.m.,

Oct. 8, Subject 1 reported to the Camp

Casey PMO where he/she was advised

of his/her legal rights, which he/she

invoked. This is a final report.

Area 2

Burglary, Larceny of Government

Property, Larceny of Private Property,

Larceny of Private Funds Person(s)

unknown, by means unknown, entered

Victim 1s off-post residence through

an open window. Person(s) unknown

removed a gold and diamond watch, agold and diamond bracelet, a diamond

pendant, a blue sapphire diamond ring,

a diamond tennis bracelet, a diamond

tennis bracelet, handbag which

contained a digital camera, U.S.

passport, a cell phone, various keys,

personal checkbook, and a wallet

containing a Government ID card, RCP,

two debit cards, three credit cards,

65,000 Korean won and $45. A search

of the area by Victim 1 for subject(s)

and/or witness(es) met with negative

results. Victim 1 filed a report with the

KNP then rendered a written sworn

statement attesting to the incident at

the Yongsan PMO. At 8:30 p.m., Oct. 3,person(s) unknown returned Victim 1s

official U.S. passport, checkbook, keys

and a cell phone to her mailbox.

Investigation continues by KNP.

Energy awareness, conservation starts with you

October is Energy AwarenessMonth. This years Energy Awareness

Month theme Energy Independence

Depends on US - Choose Wisely, Use

Wisely continues and reinforces the

National Energy Policy, wherein the

president directs heads of executive

departments and federal agencies to

conserve energy use at their facilities to

the maximum extent consistent with the

effective discharge of publicresponsibilities.

Sept. 13, 1991, President George

Bush proclaimed October as Energy

Awareness Month. Since then, the U.S.

Department of Energy has been

conducting energy awareness

campaigns that promote the wise and

efficient use of our nations energy.Both the private and public sectors

need to take more rapid action tobecome energy efficient. Collectively, all

of us the government, the private

sector, and the general public have

the means to help control our energy

destiny and move toward energy

independence and energy security.

This year federal employees are

reminded to switch off unnecessary

lights and equipment; use efficientENERGY STAR products; compact

fluorescent light bulbs; and energy

efficient appliances.

In observance of Energy Awareness

Month, here are some of the most

frequently asked questions and answers.Why should federal agencies promote

energy awareness?

Our nation can benefit from the wise

use of energy at federal facilities. As thesingle largest domestic user of energy,

the federal government spends more

than $9 billion to power its vehicles,

operations, and approximately 500,000

facilities throughout the United States.

Efficient energy management at federal

facilities saves taxpayer dollars, reduces

greenhouse gas emissions, protects the

environment and natural resources, and

contributes to our national security.In addition, regulations like the

Energy Policy Act of 1992 require

federal agencies to meet a number of

energy and water management goals.

Other more recent PresidentialExecutive Orders and directives state

that the federal government should set

a good example of conservation by

reducing its own energy use.How do I plan an energy awareness

campaign for my facility?

The Federal Energy Management

Program offers guidance on planning a

campaign. For example, FEMP

published Creating an Energy Awareness

Campaign: A Handbook for Federal

Energy Managers to provide guidance

for planning, designing, and

implementing a custom program, along

with how to evaluate and report onresults.What are popular ways to promote

energy savings during Energy

Awareness Month?

There are many ways to promoteenergy savings. For example, one simple

way is to publicize energy saving tips

via handouts, newsletters, emails, and

other means. You can also display

posters carrying energy-savingreminders in hallways and other high

traffic areas. Find out about more ideas

on activities promoting energy savings

by checking out the EnergyStar Web site

and the Design and Implement the

Program chapter in FEMPs Handbook

for Federal Energy Managers.

(PDF 1.2 MB; 10 pp).How can I promote wise energy use

practices at a military installation,

where many residences are

maintained?

FEMP provides a guide specifically for

promoting wise energy use practices for

military housing. In the Revised Handbook

for Promoting Behavior-Based Energy

Efficiency in Military Housing, youll find

details on successful energy efficiency

campaigns at military installations. Sometips to reduce energy use in the home and

office:

As much as 25 percent more energy is

required to distribute air if vents are

blocked. Make sure furniture, file cabinets,

or stacks of paper do not block vents.

By lighting rooms or office space when

only it is in use, lighting costs can be

reduced 10-40 percent. Turn off lights

in rooms that are not occupied, or when

daylight is adequate.

During the summer keep blinds closed

when your windows are exposed to direct

sunlight. A little common sense can go a

long way towards making your home and

office more comfortable.

When your home or office is going to

be unoccupied for long periods of time

(i.e., weekends, holidays), adjust your

thermostat to avoid conditioning

unoccupied spaces. Lower the

temperature a few degrees in the winter,and increase it in the summer once

youre back in your home or office, adjust

it to the normal range.What materials are available for

promoting Energy Awareness Month?

FEMP offers a limited supply of a

variety of Energy Awareness Month

promotional materials such as posters andbookmarks. And high-resolution print files

are available so you can print ample

quantities of your own materials.How can I promote energy awareness

yearlong?

Visit FEMPs You Have the Power Web

site for more ideas on educating federal

personnel about saving energy. The YHTP

campaign is an outreach campaign created

to honor, inspire, and encourage federalleadership. The program also recognizes

outstanding accomplishments of Federal

Energy Champions.

(Editors Note: John Burtch is the chief

of the Operations and Maintenance

Branch, Public Works Division, Korea

Region Office.)

By John T. Burtch

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

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Old Skool Dance

An Old Skool Dance will be held 9:06

p.m. Saturday at the Dragon Hill Lodge

Naija Ballrom. The dance, sponsored

on its 100th anniversary by the Alpha

Phi Alpha Fraternity Mu Phi LambdaChapter, raises scholarship funds for

deserving high school students.

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the

door. For tickets or information, call

010-5846-1074.

OPMS Task Force visits

Korea

The Officer Personnel Management

System Task Force from Human

Resources Command, Officer

Personnel Management Division, will

visit Korea from Nov. 23, to train field

grade leadership on changes to OPMS.

The focus of the presentations will be

on the steps the Army is taking tobroaden officer development, group

skills functionally and grow multi-

skilled leaders for the 21st century.

Specifically, leaders will receive an

introduction to the new OPMS

Development Model, the new OPMS

Functional Design and the impacts on

individual officers.

The briefing schedule is as follows:

Area I: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 2, at the

Camp Casey Theater

Area IV: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2, at the

Camp Henry Theater

Area II: 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 3, at the South

Post Chapel

Area III: 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 3, at the Camp

Humphreys Theater

For information on the OPMS Task

Forces visit to Korea contact Capt.

Jason Cavness at 724-3431 or

[email protected].

National Geographic

Spelling Bee

The National Geographic Bee is an

annual nationwide contest that is

designed to encourage the teaching

and study of geography. Students in

grades 4-8 may participate in the

competition.

The registration deadline for schools

is Sunday. Registration instructions

and information about the NationalGeographic Bee can be found at: http:/

/ n a t i o n a l g e o g r a p h i c . c o m /

geographybee/. The site also includes

a Study Corner with sample questions

and a GeoBee Quiz game.

Marine Corps Ball

Celebrate the 231st Marine Corps

Birthday Nov. 10 at the Hyatt Hotel inSeoul. The event will include cocktails,

dinner and dancing, and an official

cake-cutting ceremony. The guest of

honor will be U.S. Force Korea

Commander Gen. B.B. Bell. Tickets are

$65 and dress is military and civilian

formal. For information, call 723-7261/

7727. Reservations are required.

CVSCVSCVSCVSCVS from Page 1

Installation Points of Contact

Area I: Jeffry Waye, 732-7259,[email protected] II: Steven Carpenter, 738-5017,[email protected]

Area III: Reginald Hamilton, 753-5786, [email protected]

Area IV: Victor Lowe, 768-8339,[email protected]

YONGSAN GARRISON Formany, October ushers in a welcome

change in season. It is also Domestic

Violence Prevention month a

campaign that urges the Yongsan

community to help bring about positive

changes for those suffering with

domestic violence. Stand up to prevent

domestic abuse is the charge.

The Army Community Service here

is one of Yongsans many supportagencies dedicated to giving those living

with domestic violence the resources to

take control of their situation.

This is a community issue, said

Leah Holland, Army Community Service

domestic violence victim advocate.This is not an issue to be kept in the

home.

Common factors contributing to

family violence include stressors like joband financial concerns, childhood and

past family life experiences, and alcohol

abuse. Stephanie Glover, Family

Advocacy Manager, emphasized that no

matter what the circumstances, there is

never an excuse for domestic abuse.

When it comes to domestic violence,

it is a choice, she said.

Domestic Violence Prevention

Yongsan community takes a standBy Susan Silpasornprasit


Education is a key strategy in the war

on domestic violence. One of the goals

of the Army Community Service team

is to educate the community on what

an unhealthy relationship looks like,

Glover said. One tool Family Advocacy

uses to bring family violence into focus

is a pamphlet containing a checklist inwhich warning signs are clearly outlined

in black and white.

It lets people know what constitutes

abuse, Holland said. Even if theres

no physical hitting, it helps put names

to things that just dont feel right.

Red flags include:

Use of intimidation

Coercion or threats-threatening to

physically harm them, commit suicide

American students visit Korean school

See Abuse,Abuse,Abuse,Abuse,Abuse, Page 4

Estate Claim Notice

William M. Guy, a civilian employee

serving in Korea, died Sept. 28 in

Hawaii. Anyone having a claim against

the estate of Guy may contact Bruce

Taylor at 736-7038, or by e-mail at

[email protected].

responsible for approving contractor

applications, said Steven Carpenter,

Area II Support Activity director of

human resources.

Trusted Agent Security Managers, or

TASMs, who are usually thecontractors Contracting Officer

Representative/Contracting Officer

Technical Representative or their

Responsible Officer, will be required to

establish contact with the Installation

Point of Contact for CVS to establish

an account.

Once the account is activated, the

Contracting Officer Representative/

Trusted Agent Security Manager canfurther delegate and establish trusted

agents within their organization who can

authorize access to CVS which willenable contractors to input their required

information and therefore be eligible for

a CAC.

After Oct. 27, the CAC issuing point

will no longer have the capability to issue

a CAC card based on a paper DD 1172-2. The DEERS system will be locked

out for any input other than the CVS

system.Contracting Officer Representatives

and/or Responsible Officers in Area II

should contact the Area II Support

Activity CVS Installation Point of

Contact to gain access to the CVS to

apply for a Trusted Agent Security

Manager account in CVS.

The installation point of contact will

forward applications for access to CVS

to the CVS help desk. Additionally, theArea II Support Activity created a Web

site in Army Knowledge Online with

information about CVS at this URL:

h t tps : / /www.us .a rmy .mi l / su i te /

portal.do?$p=304638

The link to the CVS can be found at

https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/cvs/

index.jsp

SEOUL More than 80 6th-grade Seoul American

Middle School students visited a Korean elementary school

Oct. 13 to make new friends.

The purpose of the intercultural festival was to

understand the similarities and differences between

American and Korean students.

The meeting took place at Unhyun Elementary School,located in downtown Seoul; however, students from many

different Korean elementary schools attended the event.

First, I was nervous to meet with American students,

said Doosan Elementary School 6th-grade student Kim Bo-

mi. But, after we introduced ourselves and talked about each

other, we are friends now.Students wore nametags on their shirts all day to learn

each others name. American students wrote their names See Students,Students,Students,Students,Students, Page 4

By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook

Area II Public Affairsnot in English but in Korean.

During the morning session, teachers separated students

into three classes. American and Korean students gathered

in groups and talked about cultural differences.

Though we speak different languages, I think it is agood opportunity for our students to understand American

culture, said Unnam Elementary School Principal Park

Jung-hui. Our kids were kind of shy at the beginning but

now they are friends.

Each class had its own activity to prepare for the final

performance. Folk dancing, singing songs and talking

about cultural differences were the main subjects to the

students.

It was wonderful, said SAMS teacher Yolanda Van

Rite. I taught songs to help them feel our culture and

Army Community Service volunteer Phylis Robinson hangs a T-shirt in the Yongsan ACS building

halls Oct. 11 to raise awareness of domestic violence.

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AbuseAbuseAbuseAbuseAbuse from Page 3or leave

Taking away privileges like access

to bank accounts or identification cards

Using children as leverage

Emotional abuse like name-calling or

labelingIts important for people to

understand the cycle of domestic

violence, Glover said. She described

the cycle as one that often alternates

between episodes of violent outbursts

and periods of a blissful honeymoon

stage.

Its a hard cycle to break, she said.But it can be broken. Members of

organizations like Family Advocacy

within the ACS, social work services

within the medical command and the

post chaplain offices are all ready to

stand alongside those ready to break the

cycle to give them a sense of safety

and help them face their fears of the

unknown.

Restricted and Unrestricted methods

are both effective reporting tools, Hollandexplained. Unrestricted reporting

requires contact with both parties

involved in the abuse, chain-of-

command involvement, mandatory

counseling, and command support for

the couple.

With restricted reporting, the victim

can receive services like healthcare and

counseling without involving chain-of-command or law enforcement officials.

The victim can get the services they

need and feel more empowered, so they

can make an informed decision later;

Holland said.

No one will leave until theyre

ready, she said. The ACS team will be

there for them when they are ready.

Recognizing the red flags of domestic

violence and the avenues available for

help can allow individuals to assess theirown circumstances and be more alert

to others who may need assistance.

One case of domestic violence is too

many, Glover said.

Family Advocacy invites those who

have been influenced by domestic

violence to participate in their clothesline

project. Paper T-shirts featuring inspiringmessages, words of empowerment and

poems will be hung in the second floor

hallway of the ACS Building. No names

will be attached to the projects.

Submissions can be e-mailed to

[email protected] or

dropped off at the Family Advocacy

office. For information, call Leah

Holland at 738-3034.

ReadyReadyReadyReadyReady from Page 1

It includes courses such as fast-rope

master, jumpmaster, combat dive

supervisor, water infiltration, over-the-

water navigation, tactical air control,

military free fall and airfield seizure,

among others.

As liaisons to ROK special forcesunits, we teach their teams to call in U.S.

strike aircraft and coordinate for otherU.S. assets, such as Army night aviation

and intelligence, Hagan added.

Recently, ROK SF soldiers

parachuted onto an airfield at low altitude

at night and took control of the runway,

allowing mock follow-on forces to come

in within 30 minutes, Hagan said. That

was significant, because it was

something they hadnt previously done.

Det. K Soldiers, master sergeantswho serve as advisers to ROK army

generals, trained approximately 1,000

ROK SF soldiers last year, Hagan said,

using the train-the-trainer technique.

Weve maintained a legacy with

Korean special forces, who supported us

immediately after the Korean War and in

Iraq and Afghanistan, said Col. Simeon

Trombitas, commander, SOCKOR.As we learn lessons from our

combat experiences, we share those

with the Korean army. And we train them

on changing systems, Trombitas said.

The July 2006 missile launches by

North Korea further demonstrated the

need for the U.S. military presence in

South Korea as a deterrent on thepeninsula, he added.

The U.S. and ROK special

operations soldiers are at the highest level

of proficiency Ive ever seen. I have no

doubts theyre ready to do their nations

bidding, Trombitas concluded.

StudentsStudentsStudentsStudentsStudents from Page 3understand some of our songs and,

at last, we made some friends.

When the school bus departed

for home, students promised to

meet again, writing down their

new friends e-mail address to

keep in contact.

I thought the kids were excellent

today, said SAMS Assistant

Principal Samia Mounts. The kids

really worked together and learned

to get along.

A Seoul Elementary

Middle School student

plays a traditional

instrument with Korean

students during an

Oct. 13 visit to UnhyunElementary School in

downtown Seoul.

PFC. K IM SANG-WOOK


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By Jim Cunningham

Area I Public AffairsFirFirFirFirFire Pre Pre Pre Pre Prevention Month welcomes smokinevention Month welcomes smokinevention Month welcomes smokinevention Month welcomes smokinevention Month welcomes smokin new fir new fir new fir new fir new firehouseehouseehouseehouseehouse

JIM CUNNINGHAM

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new firehouse at CRC Oct.12, children of the

Seo Elementary School inspect a fire engine while learning about fire prevention.

Ronald Schmidt, deputy garrison commander

of Area I, praises the renovations of the firehouse in his inaugural remarks.

Children from Indianhead School andInternational Christian School exit the

Escape Simulator Truck during their visit toCRCs new f irehouse Oct. 11 and 12.

See FirehouseFirehouseFirehouseFirehouseFirehouse, Page 7

CAMP RED CLOUDA newfirehouse was inaugurated Oct. 12

while children from Seo ElementarySchool visited Camp Red Cloudduring Fire Prevention month. Many

benefits are derived from the newfirehouse, not the least the morale ofthe firefighters.

We have a place for our firemen

to go and do their job in a morecomfortable setting. It is more

appropriate for them since they spend

24 hours a day here, said RonaldSchmidt, deputy garrison commanderof Area I. When you improve their

setting where they work, sleep andlive, it makes them more prepared.

They can respond to their callsbetter.

Although the building looks new, itis actually a renovated building that

already existed on CRC.Part of this building was done by

the U.S. Army Corps of Engineersand the other half of the project wasdone by the Tae Sung ConstructionCo., Schmidt said. One part of theproject was to do the fire engine bay.

The other half of the project was theliving quarters interior and the officespace.

The totalproject costwas less than

$500,000.It may not

seem likemuch to redoa fire station,but frankly,this improves the safety for Area I

and the surrounding area in

Uijeongbu, Schmidt said.Completing the renovations and

improvements was a long process,but worth the wait for Schmidt.

It took a long time, a lot of

requesting and a lot of action, but itfinally happened and we are very glad

we finally got to this point when wecan officially open the new firestation, Schmidt said.

School students learn about School students learn about School students learn about School students learn about School students learn about fire safety fire safety fire safety fire safety fire safety

Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten,

first and second grade students ofIndianhead School, InternationalChristian School and Seo ElementarySchool came to Camp Red Cloud Oct.

11 and 12 to learn about fire safety.The children had instructions beforecoming to the open house at CRCs

Fire Station when they werequestioned by CRC Fire Chief JohnCook. If they answered correctly,they were given coupons for different

things from Army and Air ForceExchange Service.

The students are here to learnabout fire safety, said Brenda Moore,first grade teacher at Indianhead

School. We have been studying

different jobs that people do and wehave already studied firefighters. Wehave already been to the UijeongbuFire Station, so this is the second firestation the students have visited.

Frequent field trips are a part oftheir curriculum, according to Moore.

They really enjoy going on thesefield trips andlearning aboutthe jobs peopledo in society

like the fire

stations, policestations andhospitals,Moore said.

We incorporate these field trips into

their social studies programs.The experiences they have during

this visit includes going through aspecial exhibit called an EscapeSimulator Truck.

This exhibit simulates what it is like

to be in a burning building and searchfor a safe exit, Cook said. The smoke

is not at a harmful level, and it gives youthe sense of urgency in looking for anescape.

An introduction to the CRC Fire

Station mascot Sparky was a delightto the students.

Sparky is very popular with the

students that visit us here at the firestation, Cook said.

During the demonstrations, the

students practiced calling 911 on theFire Stations Call Training Simulator. Astudent calls from a telephone on the

simulator, and it is answered by afirefighter on the other end. The studenthas to tell the firefighter what the fire is

and where it is burning and histelephone number and address.

There is also a poster competition at

the CRC Fire Station involving the

students of both schools.Fire safety is the subject for this

poster competition. We will provide anaward for the best posters in eachgrade, in each of the three schools,said Fire Inspector Kim, Tae Chon. We

will include the winners posters in ourfire prevention tape.

After going through the EscapeSimulator Truck, the students climbedthrough one of the fire stations firetrucks. They were then given specialfirefighter hats as souvenirs.

When we get back to the school,

the students will write about theirexperiences at the open house, Mooresaid.

Candle use blamed forCandle use blamed forCandle use blamed forCandle use blamed forCandle use blamed for many fires many fires many fires many fires many fires

The use of candles in barracks is

prohibited on Army installations

with the exception of religiousceremonies and some functions inMorale, Welfare and Recreationinstallations.

Candle use in barracks rooms is

not authorized, said Cook. Forseveral years, candle related fires

were increasing at a faster rate thanany other fires.

Cultural changes and religiouspurposes along with popular trends

caused candle related fires toincrease, according to Cook.

We went through a trend forabout four or five years when wehad candle fires in Uijeongbu, andat Camps Stanley and Casey, Cook

said. It has finally leveled off since

2002.A short time ago, accidents were

more common and fires happenedmore often, according to Cook.

Five or six years ago men and

tanks were falling off bridges, andfloods were killing people duringthe monsoon season while

bivouacking in the wrong area,

Cook said. If we take preventative

measures we will not have suchaccidents, and recent figures show

candle use diminishing, which is animprovement in safety.

Use of smoke detectorsUse of smoke detectorsUse of smoke detectorsUse of smoke detectorsUse of smoke detectorscancancancancan saves livessaves livessaves livessaves livessaves lives

The home of the Army is thebarracks. Functional smoke detectorshave proven to save many lives over

the years. Although smoke detectorscannot stop fires, these devices warnpeople long enough ahead of time to

clear an area where there is fire, andcan save many lives.

There are statistics that point to the

fact we have had a huge reduction inthe number of fire fatalities because ofthe use of smoke detectors, said

Cook. Occupants and building

We dont want to lose facilities and peopledue to enemy action or terror action. Its

the same result when you have a fire.

John CookCamp Red Cloud Fire Chief


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Charlie Daniels Concert

The Charlie Daniels Band will appear

Sunday at the parking lot at Mitchells

Club. Mitchells will offer a special menu

from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The menu willfeature a sloppy joe sandwich, barbecue

ribs, fried chicken, baked beans, potato

salad and cole slaw buffet for $8.95 or by

the plate for $5.95. Menu includes one

trip to the salad bar. Children under 10 eat

for half price. Children under 5 eat for free.

Camp Red Cloud Back

Gate Closed

The CRC back gate will be closed to

vehicular traffic Saturday and Sunday

due to construction. Pedestrians will be

able to walk in.

Warriors Retiree Council

MeetingThe next meeting for the Warriors Retiree

Council will be at 8 a.m.Oct. 28 in the

Dongducheon VFW.

BOSS Area I Quarterly

Meeting

BOSS will hold its Area I quarterly meeting

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at Camp

Stanleys Reggies Club. For information,

call 010-6440-2147.

ACS Financial Readiness/

AER Program

The ACS Personal Financial Management

Workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 5

p.m.Tuesday at the Army CommunityServices classroom, Building 2317 Camp

Casey.

Wash Rack Canteen

Camp Caseys Red Cross Wash Rack

Canteen is now open for business during

regular Red Cross hours.

ACS Volunteer Luncheon

at Camp Casey

Army Community Services will hold its

Volunteer Luncheon at the Warriors Club

at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. For information,

call 730-3062

FY 07 AFAP ConferenceThe 2nd Infantry Division and Area I FY

07 Army Family Action Plan Conference

will be held Nov. 28 and 29 at Camp Casey.

For information, call 732-7314/7779.

Area I CPAC

Area I CPAC will be closed from 9 a.m.

until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for EEO/POSH

training.

National Disability

Employment Awareness

Month

October is National Disability Employment

Awareness Month. The current state of

the law is complicated, which results inmany workplaces approaching disability

issue in a very legalistic and rigid way.

AFAP Steering Committee

The Army Family Plan Steering Committee

will hold it next meeting Monday in the

MWR classroom at CRC from 10 - 11:30

a.m.

B O SB O SB O SB O SB O S SSSSS inauguratesinauguratesinauguratesinauguratesinauguratesPPPPPaintball Championshipaintball Championshipaintball Championshipaintball Championshipaintball ChampionshipBy Jim Cunningham

SGT. M ARGRET SMITH

A Soldiers wears all the correct equipment

to be successful at paintball. The mark on

the left side of his face shield shows he

has been hit by his opponent.

CAMP CASEYBetter

Opportunities for Single and

unaccompanied Soldiers held their

inaugural Paintball Championship

Sept. 30 at Camp Casey.When witnessing a paintball game

it reminds one of an Old West

shootout or cops and robbers that

children play. It is a sport in which

participants use compressed-air guns

called markers to shoot paintballs

(marble-sized, .68-caliber, gelatin

capsules filled with colored

polyethylene

glycol paint)at other players.

As players are

hit with

paintballs during

the game, they

are eliminated.

Paintball

attracts a wide array of players, and

the Sporting Goods ManufacturersAssociation estimates around 10

million people play annually in the

United States.

When watching a paintball game,

one can tell it is the perfect sport for

the worlds best Soldiers. It enablesSoldiers to use their highly trained

skills in a fast-paced sport involving

shooting their opponents with paint.We are trying to get everybodys

interest, said Sgt. Margret Smith,

2nd Inf. Div. and Area I BOSS

coordinator. Everyone has different

backgrounds. We are trying to give

them a little bit of everything. We are

not going to get 100 Soldiers that like

to skateboard. We will get 20 that doand that is what matters.

A total of seven teams signed up

for the Paintball Championship. All

teams have five members.

We had a total of 35 Soldiers sign

up, Smith said. We even have aKorean sponsored team come from

Osan.

The point of the paintball game

was to capture the flag of the

opposing team. The flags were draped

over the goals at each end of the

playing field.

We have seven teams out there

and each team

has to play allthe other teams.

Therefore, each

team plays six

games; they

have a point

system set up

and the three

lowest scoring teams are eliminated

and then it is a four-team bracket

playoff, said Rob Nowell of ACompany Brigade Support Troops

Battalion.

It takes a lot of coordination to

bring sponsors together for the event,

explained Smith.Genesis runs the paintball field

and together with Morale, Welfare,

and Recreation and BOSS we put

together the championship, Smithsaid. Afterwards, we put together a

free barbecue for the teams, with

sodas and other drinks.

There are a lot of prizes to give

away and most of it is paintball

equipment.

First, second and third prizes

receive wood burned plaques for

each member of the team, Smith

said. First place is donated by ION

[sports equipment manufacturer]

and each member of a winning

team receives a $200 retail value

ION marker. Second place receives

a face shield, which is an $80 retail

value prize and a jersey worth $65.Third place is $45 worth of

paintballs.

Each member of the winning

teams receives one of these items.

Also, we give away BOSS logo hatsand shirts.

We are giving Soldiers more and

we are making better opportunities

for them with a diverse array ofdifferent events they can do,

Smith said. We are tired of hearing

there is nothing to do, well, we

are giving them a lot to do.

E-mail [email protected]

PAE, TONG SU

DONGDUCHEON The city of Dongducheonbestowed great honor to the 2nd Infantry Division and AreaI commanders Oct. 11, as both were named honorary citizensduring a ceremony at Dongducheon Citizens Hall Oct. 11.

In celebration of the 26th Citizens Day, Maj. Gen. JamesA. Coggin and Col. Forrest Newton joined 41 others whowere honored. Among them were a police officer and amailman who were singled out for their efforts to make thecity a better place to live.

Dongducheon City Mayor Choi Yong Soo, grantedhonorary citizenship to Coggin and Newton. Coggin drew

laughs from the crowd when he joked to Choi that as acitizen, he would now be required to pay taxes. The mayorlaughed as well and told him hed exempt him from taxes.

Choi said many factors influenced the decision torecognize the U.S. Army commanders, among them that thecity was grateful for Area I and 2IDs assistance andcooperation in expanding the local detour road in the citydevelopment project and Good Neighbor Programparticipation.

Photo: Choi, Yong Soo, the Dongducheon city mayor, and Maj. Gen.

James A. Coggin, Col. Forrest Newton receive an honorary citizenship

during the 26th Citizens Day ceremony Oct. 11.

By Cpl. Kim Sang Pil

2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

Coggin, Newton rCoggin, Newton rCoggin, Newton rCoggin, Newton rCoggin, Newton receiveeceiveeceiveeceiveeceive

honorary citizenshiphonorary citizenshiphonorary citizenshiphonorary citizenshiphonorary citizenship

Guest speaker Jeong Sung Ho, a national congress memberfor the Woori Party in Yangju and Dongducheon, said despiteNorth Koreas apparent nuclear test, people attended theceremony rather than stocking up on supplies and rationsat home.

If this had happened in the past, people would have beentoo worried to attend this event, Jeong said Todays eventreflects that we are advanced citizens now and also that ROK/U.S. alliance is very important.

We are giving Soldiers more and we are making better opportunities for

them with a diverse array of different

events they can do.

Sgt. Margret Smith2nd Inf. Div. and Area I BOSS coordinator


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Halloween is only a few days away,

and everyone knows it is one of themost important days of the year forchildren.

Despite the ghouls and goblinsprowling around Warrior Country, the

biggest threat to kids Halloween safetyisnt rabid werewolves or bloodthirstyvampires. Perhaps the greatest threatson Halloween are on the roads.

Natalia Lyons, Camp Red Cloud PearBlossom manager encourages parentsto go with their children as they trick-or-treat. It can also cut down on anymischief the children may try to get intothat evening.

We have a small population here and

everyone knows everyone, Lyons said.It is often difficult for drivers to seelittle trick-or-treating ghosts, goblins andwitches darting across streets in thedarkness, so car accidents can occurfrequently on Halloween night, so I askdrivers to lower their speed during trick-or-treating.

Since Halloween should be filledwith surprise and enjoyment, BrianTarrance, Area 1 safety officer offersthe following safety tips for trick-or-treaters:

Costumes Wear light-colored or

reflective materials; wear shoes that fit;

have an adult check you for fire safety;and ensure long costumes dont make

you trip. Keep away from open fires

and candles (costumes can be extremelyflammable).

Pedestrian rules Stay on sidewalks;

cross only at corners; look in all

directions before crossing; walk, dont

run; and never go into the street from

between cars.

Avoiding trouble Carry flashlights;

ask parents to go with you; and walk

with your friends.

Clear view Take off mask whencrossing the street; ensure mask fitsproperly; and if possible, wear face paint

instead of a mask.

PBC advisesHalloween safetyBy Margaret Banish-Donaldson

Area I Public Affairs

managers should check their smoke

detectors periodically to make sure

they are functioning properly.Barracks and unit personnel

housing have smoke detectors

designed into them as a part of their

original design, according to Cook.Every sleeping room on an Army

installation must have a smoke detector

installed, regardless of any other kind of

device, Cook said. If you have a fire

sprinkler in a four story barracks you

will notice they have smoke detectors

there also.

Smoke detectors first came intouse in the 1970s.

Although we do not want too

many nuisance alarms, the smoke

detectors in the barracks today will

sound in the individual room for a

certain length of time before warning

the entire barracks, Cook said. That

alarm will clear itself if it is a false

alarm. Even with nuisance alarms,

smoke detectors are life savers.Anyone that disables a smoke

detector in any way is violating policy

and can possibly cause disaster.

They are putting themselves and

their teammates in danger, Cook said.

Army Regulation 420-1 provides

penalties for disabling smoke

detectors. I cannot over emphasize the

importance of functional smokedetectors.

We use only hardwired smoke

detectors, Cook said. We dont have

to bother with the batteries.Area I fire alarms are Class A

alarms. If wires burn off on one side

the other side still works, explains

Cook.

If people have battery-operated

smoke detectors, it is important tochange the batteries every six months.

In the United States when you

change your clocks to and from

daylight savings time, it is a good time

to remember to change the batteries in

your smoke detectors, Cook said.

Space heaters unauthorized Space heaters unauthorized Space heaters unauthorized Space heaters unauthorized Space heaters unauthorized

at Camp Red Cloudat Camp Red Cloudat Camp Red Cloudat Camp Red Cloudat Camp Red Cloud

Weather in Korea is getting colder

witht the onset of fall. Many people

are feeling the cold drafts sweep

through the work place, and may be

considering bringing an electric space

heater to the office.

Electric space heaters are not

approved on our installation unless it isapproved by exception to policy, said

Cook. Buying a space heater and justplugging it in at the office is

unauthorized.

If there is a problem with cold

drafts in a building, there is a way to

get the help one needs.

Someone will need to contact the

fire department or the directorate of

public works, Cook said. We will be

looking for illegal space heaters

because every year buildings burn tothe ground because of poor use of

electric space heaters.

There were special campaigns to

make people aware of the dangers of

using portable electric heaters in the

past, but fires caused by the heaters

demonstrate the dangers in using

them.

An entire building burned down at

Camp Falling Water before it wasclosed, Cook said. Unauthorized use

of a portable electric heater was found

to be the cause.

Portable electric heaters cause a

large percentage of home fires too.

We will be looking for illegal space

heaters, because every year when its

starts to get cold, people bring out the

portable electric heaters, Cook said.We had a big fire here in the past,

which was caused by a portable

electric heater.

Building managers provide Building managers provide Building managers provide Building managers provide Building managers provide safe environment safe environment safe environment safe environment safe environment

Training building managers is

an important job for safety in

Americas Army.A good building manager

program gives you a relatively

safe unit and facility, said Cook.

We dont have fire inspectors to

go out and be in these facilities

checking every month or every

two months. We make a

professional inspection at least

once a year on all facilities and a

lot of them every six months, but

in between, building managers

keep the program going. Building

managers work for the

commander, and they areappointed by the commander.

The Fire Department at CRC

trains building managers twice a

month.

We train building managers to

do inspections, Cook said. A

person will go through a two hour

class. When the class is finished,

the person knows all the basicthings he/she is supposed to do

and how to get problems

corrected. They are the ones who

will come to us to correct things

beyond their control.

The Army has always offered a

building managers program, but

by another name and a little

different.

The previous program wascalled the Fire Marshall and Fire

Wardens program, Cook said.

That was changed when the

regulations changed about eight or

nine years ago when it became the

Building Manager and Evacuation

Coordinator Program.

Fire safety is safety in itself,

Cook explained.We dont want to lose facilities

and people due to enemy action or

terror action, Cook said. Its thesame result when you have a fire.

People and facilities are lost when

you have a fire.

Less than 10 percent of fires are

caused by natural causes or

happenstance, explains Cook.

The majority of fires are

caused by human error, Cook

said. Most of these fires can be

prevented. Operational riskmanagement can trace most

mechanical failures and other

seemingly unavoidable failures to

human error.

Ill lightthese candles

for a romanticmood!

Then Fifi and Iwill have a great

time in my dreams!

Hey! Dooley!Candles arent

authorized in ourbarracks!!!


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By David McNally


RODRIGUEZ RANGE Theyoung Soldiers mind is racing. He

doesnt know what lies behind the

door.

Shots were fired and the danger

is near. He stealthly moves with his

team from room-to-room securing

the building.Bam! A fellow Soldier kicks

open a door and breaks the silence.

All clear, shouts the KoreanAugmentation to the U.S. Army

Soldier as he turns to his team and

moves on.

Pfc. Kim Sang-wook is one of 55

Area II Soldiers who attended

adrenaline-laced training Oct. 12 at

Rodriguez Range. The Military

Operations in Urban Terrain facility

is a realistic training environmentthat is designed to bring Soldiers

face-to-face with city warfare.

As the team moves on to a different

building, a sniper pops out on a

rooftop. The piercing sound of laser

weapons simulators puts the troops

on an even higher alert as the hit

squad member lies down and plays

dead. The Soldiers rush to any

available cover to protect their own

Unique training opens

eyes to urban warfare

Area II Pfc. Kim Sang-wook feels the

adrenaline pumping

during Oct. 12 training

to clear a building of

enemy forces at

Rodriguez Range.

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Kim takes a bullet later in the mission as his battle buddy drags him to safety.

Soldiers patrol a building during training at Rodriguez Range near the Demilitarized Zone.

Area II Cpl. Huh Seung takes aim at a sniper

on the roof of an enemy-infested building.

Area II Pfc. Jun Ho-jin protects his teammates

by securing a stairwell.

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Red Ribbon Week

The annual celebration of National Red

Ribbon week starts Saturday, as

communities and students acrossAmerica commit themselves to living

drug-free lives. In Area II, events willstart with a 10K fun run at Collier Field

Saturday.

A Youth JAM will be held 3-6 p.m.Oct.

28 behind the puttputt golf area next to

Commiskeys. Activities will includeyouth bands and solo acts with a variety

of musical styles, food booths, games,

skateboarding, putt-putt golf, inflatable

jumping houses, and various Yongsan

agency information tables. For

information, call 738-6816.

Sexual Assault Hotline

The 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotlinephone number is DSN 158. From off-post

or cell phone, call 0505-764-5700.Individuals may also call Area II SexualAssault Response Coordinator LeahHolland at 738-3034 or 010-8697-4869.

Area II Ethics Training

The next ethics training is 1-2 p.m. Nov.9 at Balboni Theater. This is an annualtraining requirement for all Armypersonnel. For information, call 723-6631.

Club Elections

The U.S. & ROK Elite Non-commissioned Office Association willhold general elections 12-1 p.m. Nov. 1at Reggies located in the Main PostClub. Send nominations to Sgt. 1st ClassElka Stevens [email protected] before noonOct. 31. Any and all Sergeant AudieMurphy and Sergeant Morales Clubmembers as well as Gen. Paik leadershipawardees are encouraged to participate.For information, contact Sgt. 1st ClassJessie Smith at 723-3365.

Marine Corps Birthday

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces KoreaCommander will host the 231st U.S.Marine Corps Birthday Ball 6 p.m. Nov.10. Celebrate the birthday at the eventat the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. Theevent is open to all ROK/U.S.

servicemembers (active and retired),civilian employees of the military,dependents and guests, and friends ofthe Marine Corps. Dress is military andcivilian formal. Ticket prices are $65. Forinformation, call 723-7261. Reservationsare required.

Old Skool Dance

An "Old Skool Dance" will be held 9:06p.m. Saturday at the Dragon Hill LodgeNaija Ballrom.The dance, sponsored on its 100thanniversary by the Alpha Phi AlphaFraternity Mu Phi Lambda Chapter, raisesscholarship funds for deserving high

school students.Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at thedoor. For information, call 010-5846-1074.

Area II Web site

For more community notes, news andinformation, visit the Area II Web site athttp://area2.korea.army.mil.

Area II stands ready for NEO exerciseArea II stands ready for NEO exerciseArea II stands ready for NEO exerciseArea II stands ready for NEO exerciseArea II stands ready for NEO exerciseBy Steve Davis


YONGSAN GARRISON

Courageous Channel 06-2 will be

conducted 6 p.m. Thursday thru 6 p.m.Oct. 28 at Yongsan Army Garrison.

Courageous Channel is a regularly

scheduled, semi-annual readinessexercise conducted by U.S. Forces

Korea to rehearse procedures that may

be used in the event of a noncombatant

evacuation operation, or NEO.

A NEO can be ordered in response

to natural or man-made disaster,

epidemic, hostilities or any other reason

when the safety of American citizens is

deemed at undue risk by the U.S.

ambassador.An Evacuation Control Center at

Collier Field House on Yongsan South

Post will process noncombatants 24-hours a day. Noncombatants should

coordinate with their unit NEO warden

and report to an Evacuation Control

Center with their ID card, passport and

completed NEO packet.

According to Area II NEO

Coordinator Sgt. 1st Class StephenDelCorro, noncombatants may process

during that 48-hour window that is most

convenient for them, including night.Processing time is about 30 minutes,

depending on the time of day. Before

school, lunchtime, and after work arepeak times for noncombatant

processing.

USFK has directed 100 percent

participation and we encourage all

noncombatants to process, DelCorro

said.Taking children to the Evacuation

Control Center is encouraged. Adult

noncombatants must have the childs

original identification card or passport

with them when they process, he said.

Military and Emergency Essential

Civilian sponsors are not permitted to

process their family. Sponsors who

would not evacuate with their family are

invited to accompany their familymembers to observe the process.

Single or dual-military or Emergency

Essential Civilians with family members

under the age of 18 must designate an

escort for those minors as a part of their

Family Care Plan, which should be

included in the NEO packet.

In those cases, the escort is required

to process through the NEO site, not

the military or Emergency EssentialCivilian sponsor, and they are required

to have the childrens original

identification and NEO packet when theyarrive, DelCorro said.

On South Post, Williams Avenue by

Collier Field House will be closed to all

but NEO traffic beginning at 1 a.m.

Tuesday.

Non-NEO traffic transiting Gate 17will be directed around the ball fields

via Vaughn Avenue. Traffic signs will

direct noncombatants around the

baseball diamonds, past 121 General

Hospital entrance, and past the

southern traffic barrier on Williams

Avenue into the NEO parking area

immediately adjacent to Collier Field

House.

Once processing is complete,noncombatants will then exit through

the northern traffic barrier on Willams

Avenue. Activities normally conducted

at Collier Field House will be

significantly reduced. Contact the

gymnasium staff for information.

By David McNally


Halloween safety should not be scary


YONGSAN GARRISON Halloween may be acherished American tradition, but the excitement of the night

could cause some children to forget to be careful. At least,

that is what scares Area II safety officials.

The major dangers are not from witches or spirits, said

Area II Safety Officer Jeff Hyska, The dangers are from

falls and traffic accidents with pedestrians.

The National Safety Council offers Halloween safety tips

for both children and adults.

Motorists must be especially alert on Halloween, Hyskasaid. Watch out for children darting out from between parked

cars.

Hyska said there will be children walking on roadways,

medians and curbs, so motorists must remain vigilant.

Remember to enter and exit driveways and alleys

carefully, he said. Watch for children in dark clothing.

In Area II, trick or treat hours are 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

Before children under 12-years-old start the annual trick See HalloweenHalloweenHalloweenHalloweenHalloween, Page 12

or treat rounds, parents should make sure an adult or an

older responsible youth will supervise the outing, Hyska said.

Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend tofollow, he said. Know the names of older children's

companions.

Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and

along an established route, he said.

The National Safety Council implores parents to teach

their children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings

that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home.

Establish a return time, Hyska said. Tell your kids notto eat any treat until they return home.

Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions,

including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.

There are many things families can do to make sure this

Halloween is a safe Halloween, Hyska said.

Hyskas list includes:

Pinning a slip of paper with the childs name, address and

YONGSAN GARRISON A

Community of Sharing 2006 holiday

project has begun to assure that selectArea II families have a happy holiday.

Applications are available now at Army

Community Services in building S-4106,

room 205. Application deadlines are Nov.

6 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 8 forChristmas.

Regina Hargrove, who helps manage

Community of Sharing 2006, said the

program assists Department of Defensefamilies E-6 and below (or civilian

equivalent) by providing meals and gifts

during the holidays.

Military units, authorized private

Community of Sharing provides happy holidaysBy Steve Davis


organizations and individuals may

contribute money or gifts to the program.

Last year, the program raised $28,756

for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals

and gifts for 211 families, Hargrove said.

Applications are available online at the

Area II Web site, http://area2.korea.army.mil, or at Yongsan

chapels, the Hannam ACS Outreach

Center or the Yongsan Commissary.Hargrove said military applicants should

have their unit first sergeant or

commander verify the need for

assistance. Civilian applicants should have

their supervisor sign the form before

returning it to ACS.

A few other guidelines apply:

Applicants must reside and work in

Yongsan and Area II, or their family must

reside in Area II.

Each family member listed on the

application must reside with the applicant

in Area II.

Each block on the application must be

filled in. If not applicable, please NA inthe boxes.

One application may be submitted per

household.This is a great way to help spread joy

during the holidays, said ACS staffer Gina

Mariano. It was heart-warming last year

to see children pick up their Christmas

presents.

For information, call 738-7505.



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YONGSAN GARRISON

Members of Delta, Sigma, Theta

Sorority conducted an absentee voter

registration drive Oct. 11.Volunteers spent several hours

handing out literature, answering

questions and encouraging people to

vote during upcoming November

elections.

To vote, community members must

register their names to be approved to

vote outside of the states.

We are here to assist Soldiers and

family members to fill out their absenteeballots, said Capt. Dovia Williams, 8th

U.S. Army G-4. We find their state in

the voting assistance guide and we help

them fill out their information on the

ballot.

Volunteers set up a display at the PX

lobby to draw attention.

Voting, putting the right people in

political office, is very important for ourfuture, said 195th Financial

Management Center Lt. Col. Sharon

Delta, Sigma, Theta Sorority volunteers

encourage people visiting the Yongsan Main

Exchange Oct. 11 to register to vote.

USO donates DVDs for Family Care CenterBy Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon


YONGSAN GARRISON

More than 250 people enjoyedhamburgers, hot dogs and soda

offered by the Yongsan Fire

Department Saturday during the Fall

Festival.

Last week was Fire Prevention

Week. With the theme preventcooking fires-watch what you heat.

The fire department held an open

house to let the Area II community

members visit the station and have a

free meal cooked by Area II

firefighters.

I think it worked out really well,

said Fire Department Chief Alex

Temporado. We served over 300

meals and 1,000 packets of fireprevention pamphlets.

Soldiers and family members

enjoyed the fall festival parade and

came to the fire station to eat and

have fun with the firefighters.

We thank everybody for their

support and I think we have reached

a lot of families today and hope that

this would make a difference,Temporado said.

After the open house, the fire

fighters cleaned up the area and went

PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON

By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon


Green. They decide a lot of what goes

on, especially financially.She said you cant complain if you

dont vote, so you have to at least put

forth the effort.

Military personnel can seek assistancefrom unit voting officers or visit the

Integrated Voting Alternative Site at http:/

/www.fvap.gov.

The site includes information on

various electronic ballot requests anddelivery alternatives available to U.S.

citizens living overseas.

Delta, Sigma, Theta also raises funds

for high school students to go to college,

takes care of health issues concerning

women, builds schools for children and

participates in many national events that

go on throughout the year.


YONGSAN GARRISON Seven volunteers prepared a

massive DVD donation Oct. 11 at Yongsan Army CommunityService.

The USO donated more than 600 DVDs to the Yongsan

Family Care Center to help family members pass the time while

waiting to give birth.

The center, located near 121st hospital, is where expectant

mothers from outlying areas stay for the final days of pregnancy.

Were here to divide the DVDs for Family Care Center

rooms, said Area II Family Support Division Chief Brenda

McCall.

McCall said the Walt Disney company is a partner of the

USO. They were the ones who are responsible for the donation

in the first place, she said. This is a way for the USO to help

women by giving them something to do, and to look at while

they are in the room.

McCall said she wanted to thank the USO for helping the

center and the mothers.


Area II firefightershold open houseBy Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon


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phone number inside a pocket in case

the child gets separated from the group.Wearing only fire-retardant materials

for costumes.Costumes should not be so long thatthey are a tripping hazard.

If children are allowed out after dark,

outfits should be made with light- colored

materials. Strips of reflective tape should

be used to make children visible.

Masks can obstruct a childs vision.

Use facial make-up instead. If masks

are worn, they should have nose and

mouth openings and large eyeholes.

sensors from being hit by the sniper s

laser.

The Multiple Integrated Laser

Engagement System, known as

MILES, offers Soldiers a bit of what

warfare would be like.

The Soldiers did pretty well, saidArea II Sgt. 1st Class Terrance

McGhee. This is the first time we

ever did anything like this.

A large portion of Headquarters and

Headquarters Company, Area II

Support Activity is made of KATUSA

troopers. These Soldiers work in

office environments.

Training opportunities, like this onenear the Korean Demilitarized Zone,

are valued by unit noncommissioned

officers.

Its important because they need

to know about combat, McGhee

said. They dont get to train like a

regular tactical or line unit.

After a two-hour bus trip from

Seoul, the NCOs walked the Soldiersthrough the MOUT site.

We did a rehearsal, then for real,

McGhee said. They really enjoyed it,

because most of them have never

been in any kind of training event like

this. It was a good experience.

McGhee said the Soldiers used

Sergeants Time sessions to prepare

for the MOUT training.

Knives, swords and other accessories

should be made from cardboard orflexible materials. Do not allow children

to carry sharp objects.Carrying flashlights will help childrensee better and be seen more clearly.

To ensure a safe trick-or-treat

outing, we urge parents to give children

an early meal before going out, Hyska

said. Insist that treats be brought home

for inspection before anything is eaten.

When in doubt, throw it out, he said.


back to their duty, staying alert for anyfire in Area II.

A lot of people came and enjoyed

the meal that we have prepared, said

Area II Firefighter Chon Pyong-mo.We had fun, cooking and getting along

with community members.Chon said he hopes the message of

fire prevention had gone out to the

Soldiers and the families.


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Area II Fire Chief Alex Temporado points out a series of posters by Seoul American Elementary

School students promoting Fire Prevention Week.The posters are on display at the fire station.

DAVID MCNALLY


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35th ADA poised for dangerBy Heike Hasenauer

Soldiers magazine

OSAN AIR BASE -- You know youve arrived at

a real-world hotspot where the potential for danger is

palpable when you see a U2 spy plane lift off anddisappear over the horizon and a U.S. Patriot missile

battery hot crew spring into action.

Soldiers of the Osan-based C Battery, 1st Battalion,

43rd Air Defense Artillery - part of the 35th Air Defense

Artillery Brigade in their rotation as the batterys on-

call crew, underwent an operational readiness exerciseto ensure the live Patriot missiles positioned toward

North Korea are, in fact, ready to launch at a

moments notice.

The eight Patriot launchers in C Btry. alone are

critical to the defense of the air base where U.S. and

Republic of Korea military air assets are located.The drill tested the crews communication skills

and response times to complete various technical

checks of the missile system to get it up and running

in response to a potential missile attack from North

Korea, said battalion executive officer Maj. Roland

Quidachay.

As part of the launcher platoon, Spc. Daniel

Nebrida checked missile switches andensured the generator that fires the missiles

heated sufficiently to do so. Another

crewmember checked cable-to-missile

canister connections.

The 35th ADA is the only air defense

brigade in the Pacific, said Col. John Rossi,

brigade commander.Composed of two battalions of missile

batteries that collectively boast PAC-3-level

Patriot missile and Avenger missilecapabilities, were spread over some 389

kilometers, from the top of the [South

Korean] peninsula to the bottom, added

Maj. J.M. Rose, brigade operations officer.

From the brigade operations center at

Osan Air Base, unit officials can monitor

potential threats via joint satellite images.

These show aircraft locations and missile

launches, not only from North Korea butRussia, China and Saudi Arabian training

launches as well, Rose said.

WASHINGTON The fiscal 2007 National

Defense Authorization Act provides more than $530

billion to maintain the military in the shape it must

be to win the war on terror. President Bush signed

the bill, officially called the John Warner National

Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007,during a small ceremony in the Oval Office

Tuesday. Warner is Virginias senior senator and

the chairman of the Senate Armed Services

Committee.

The act provides $462.8 billion in budget

authority for the department. Senate and House

conferees added the $70 billion defense

supplemental budget request to the act, so overall,

the act authorizes $532.8 billion for fiscal 2007.

The $70 billion supplemental provision covers thecost of ongoing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and

the Horn of Africa, as well as other expenses

affiliated with the war on terrorism.

The supplemental funding also provides $23.8

billion to help reset Army and Marine Corps

equipment, which is wearing out faster than

originally planned because of the war. The

supplemental measure further provides $2.1 billion

for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device TaskForce, $3.2 billion to train and equip Iraqi and

Afghan security forces. The authorization act

provides a 2.2 percent pay raise for American

servicemembers, effective Jan. 1.

President Signs2007 DefenseAuthorization ActBy Jim Garamone

American Forces Press Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PHOTO

Spc. Daniel Nebrida, from Battery C, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery

Regiment, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, in Osan,

South Korea, performs a maintenance check on a Patriot missile.


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No Show

No Show

Oct. 20-26Oct. 20-26Oct. 20-26Oct. 20-26Oct. 20-26

The Guardian The Guardian The Guardian The Guardian The Guardian (AshtonKutcher, Kevin Costner)

After losing his crew in a fatal crash,

legendary Rescue Swimmer, Ben,is sent to teach at A School, an

elite training program for Coast

Guard Rescue Swimmers.

Wrestling with the loss of his crew

members, he throws himself into

teaching, turning the program

upside down with his unorthodox

training methods. While there, he

encounters a young,cocky swim champ, Jake, who is

driven to be the best.

The DescentThe DescentThe DescentThe DescentThe Descent (ShaunaMacDonald, Natalie Mendoza)

Six girlfriends meet in a remote part

of the Appalachians for their annualcaving trip. The girls soon learn that

Juno, the thrill-seeking leader of the

expedition, has brought them to an

unexplored cave and that as a result

no one knows where they are to

come rescue them. The group

splinters and each push on, praying

for another exit but there is

something else lurking under theearth.

Step Up Step Up Step Up Step Up Step Up (Channing Tatum,Jenna Dewan)

Tyler is a rebel from the wrong side

of Baltimores tracks. Nora is aprivileged ballet dancer attending

Baltimores ultra-elite Maryland

School of the Arts. When trouble with

the law lands Tyler with a community

service gig at Maryland School of the

Arts, he arrives as an angry outsider,

until his skills as a gifted street

dancer draw Noras attention. Now,

as sparks fly between them, bothon and off stage, Tyler realizes he

has just one performance to prove

that he can step up to a life far largerthan he ever imagined.

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No Show Step UpPG-13

No Show No Show No ShowMiami ViceR

No ShowNo Show No Show

BeerfestR

Little ManPG-13

BeerfestR

How to EatFried Worms

PG

Open SeasonPG

AcceptedPG-13

AcceptedPG-13

Little ManPG-13

The GuardianPG-13

No Show No Show No Show

Monster HousePG

The DescentR

Step UpPG-13

Phat GirlzPG-13

The DescentR

The GuardianPG-13

BeerfestR

The MarinePG-13

AcceptedPG-13

The MarinePG-13

The GuardianPG-13

BeerfestR

BeerfestR


PG

The DepartedR

BeerfestR


PG

The Departed The Departed The Departed The Departed The Departed (LeonardoDiCaprio, Matt Damon)

Two men from opposite sides of the

law are undercover within the BostonState Police department and the Irish

mafia, but violence and bloodshed

boil when discoveries are made, and

the moles are dispatched to find out

their enemys identities.

BeerfestR

AcceptedPG-13


PG

BeerfestR

Step UpPG-13


PG

The DepartedR

The MarinePG-13

BeerfestR

ZoomPG

The MarinePG-13

The MarinePG-13

Step UpPG-13

The DepartedR

The DepartedR

BeerfestR

BeerfestR

The DepartedR

AcceptedPG-13

The GuardianPG-13


PG

The MarinePG-13

The MarinePG-13

The MarinePG-13

World Trade

Center PG-13World Trade

Center PG-13

AcceptedPG-13

The DepartedR

Monster HousePG

ZoomPG

The DepartedR

ZoomPG


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The DepartedR


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The DescentR

Step UpPG-13

Phat GirlzPG-13

AcceptedPG-13

BeerfestR

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AcceptedPG-13

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AcceptedPG-13

The MarineThe MarineThe MarineThe MarineThe Marine (John Cena,Robert Patrick)

John Triton is a heroic Marine who

returns home after being discharged

against his will from the Iraq

War. Stateside, he finds himself back

in action, when his wife is kidnappedby a murderous gang led by a

merciless criminal named Rome.

With everything on the line, the Marine

will stop at nothing to carry out his

toughest and most important

mission.


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Area III W Area III W Area III W Area III W Area III Worship Servicesorship Servicesorship Servicesorship Servicesorship ServicesProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestant

CollectiveSunday 10:30 a.m. Zoeckler Station

Chapel

11 a.m. Freedom Chapel,Camp Long Chapel

Suwon Air BaseChapel

3 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel

GospelSunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Wednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

ContemporarySunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

KATUSA

Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 8 p.m. Camp Long Chapel Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson

Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) James ONeal

[email protected] 753-7276


Mass Daily 11:45 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

4 p.m. Camp Long ChapelChaplain (Capt.) Kyle Taylor


CatholicCatholicCatholicCatholicCatholic

5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle ChapelFor information on Bible study groups and other religious services and

activities, contact the nearest installation chaplains office.

Spiritual resources earn winning dividendsBy Chaplain (Maj.) Jerald P. Jacobs

IMCOM-KORO Chaplain

Billy Graham said Tell me what you think about

money, and I can tell you what you think about God, for

these two are closely related. That is true for the family,the Army and every other organization. If it is important

to you, you will invest your resources in it time, energy

and money.

There is an obvious spiritual lesson for us. Our

checkbook and our calendars are reliable indicators of

our values. What is truly important to us? Clearly, those

things for which we budget time and money are more

important to us.

I am grateful that spiritual fitness is important to the

Army. It budgets time and resources to keep Soldiers,

employees and families spiritually fit. T

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