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By Maj. Omuso George176th Finance Battalion

COURTESY PHOTO

The 176th Finance Battalion practicedone of its least known but potentially

most important missions Jan. 27, when

176th Finance Battalion practices wartime mission

By Staff Sgt. Mark Porter

Korea Region Public Affairs

the unit conducted the first multi-area

Bank Takedown Exercise.

While the exercise name makes itsound like a plan to rob banks, in reality

the goal was the exact opposite as 176th

FB personnel practiced the steps they

would take to secure monies during atime of conflict.

One of our critical wartime tasks is

to secure all of the cash and negotiable

instruments at the various Community

Bank branches and ATMs across the

peninsula, when given the order to

execute, said 1st Lt. Dawn Smalls, 176th

FB disbursing officer. This training

exercise provided us an excellent

opportunity to work with Community

Bank to train on this important task.In addition, we were able to execute

the event simultaneously at bankbranches across the peninsula, adding

more realism to the event, Smalls said.

In preparation for the exercise, the

176 th FB coordinated closely with

Community Bank so that the finance

Soldiers would gain hands-on experience

at the actual bank branches. The

exercise began during the early morning

hours of Jan. 27 with an alert, weaponsdraw and convoy, as the finance

detachments dispatched Finance

Support Teams to multiple bank branch

locations to secure all funds andequipment. The FSTs quickly and

successfully secured their specific bank

branches and identified the locations of

all 68 ATMs in Areas II IV.

At the bank branches, the FSTs

inventoried all bank equipment and

furniture, and accurately accounted forover $21 million in funds.

For many of the finance Soldiers, the

exercise was their first exercise of this

kind, as this responsibility is unique tothe finance battalions in Korea.

I work with cash daily, but this isthe first time Ive handled this amount

of money, said Pfc. Michael

Espinoza, finance clerk for the 176th

Finance Bn.

Pfc. Varita Quincy agreed. This

training gave us a chance to train on

something that we dont do everyday,

and is important for us to know during

wartime, Quincy said.The battalion also used the training

event to practice other critical Soldier

skills, such as driver training, convoy

operations and reaction to ambush.

The battalion also captured some

lessons learned that will improve theevent in the future.

We are committed to maintaining

a close partnership with Community

Bank in order to provide the best

finance support possible here in

Korea, said Smalls. The 176 th

Finance Battalion is also committed totraining its Soldiers to perform their

wartime mission of finance supportthroughout the Korean Peninsula.

(Editors Note: 176th Finance

Battalion is headquartered in Yongsan

Garrison with finance detachments at

Camp Humphreys in Area III and

Camp Henry in Area IV, For a story

on Area IIIs participation in the Bank

Takedown Exercise, see Page 21.)

304th trainsin Frozen Joseon

Spc. Christina Thompson, C Det. 176th,provides security to the Camp HenryCommunity Bank.

SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON

Rock band Papa Roach plays to a packed house Saturday at the Camp Casey Carey Physical Fitness Center. More than 2,000Warriors enjoyed the free concert. For related story, see Page 5.

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Soldiers who missed their opportunity to join the

Assignment Incentive Pay program now have another

chance to extend their tours in Korea and take home a

little extra money.

The program, introduced as a one-year test program

March 12, 2004, has been approved for extension and

will continue through December 2006.AIP was created as a way for the Army to cut down

on Change of Station costs and to improve stability inKorea by keeping qualified Soldiers here longer.

This program was a (U.S. Forces Korea)

Assignment of Choice initiative intended to improve

quality of life for Soldiers by providing an opportunity

to have a say in their assignment process, whileproviding a great source of stability and reduction of

turbulence in the force across the theaters, said Chief


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Support and Defend

Feb. 4, 2005

MP Blot t er

The following entries were excerpted

from the past several weeks military

police blotters. These entries may be

incomplete and do not determine the

guilt or innocence of any person.

Readiness is the

cornerstone of our

mission here in Korea.

USFK has a mission of deterrence and,if necessary, to fight and win. In order

to be a credible deterrent force, we

must be well-trained, fit to fight and

maintain high standards of readiness.

Servicemembers, and those in direct

support of them, must maintain a

fight tonight mentality. Oursupporting team civilians,

contractors and family members

must also maintain a level of

preparedness.

In USFK we call these two groupsour Team of Teams and our teams

number one priority is readiness.USFKs command policies are all

designed to maximize readiness and

enhance safety, protection and the

well-being of our entire USFK family.

Our policies are shaped by a number

of factors. First among them is the

commanders responsibility for thereadiness of the command to fight

tonight and the force protection and

safety of all USFK personnel. We

absolutely encourage all USFKpersonnel to get out to sample and

enjoy Korean culture. We want people

to have a positive experience during

their time here in the Republic of

Korea. However, we must also strikea balance between maintaining

readiness, protecting the force,

enhancing safety, while preserving our

quality of life.

Another factor that shapes policy

decisions is the fact that all Americans

are ambassadors of the United States.I am proud of a great number of you

who have established close ties with

our Korean hosts.

Our actions directly influence how

Korean citizens view Americans, so

we should all strive to be goodneighbors. There are manyopportunities in which USFK

personnel can meet and assist our

Korean neighbors. Thousands of

USFK personnel regularly volunteer to

tutor Korean children in English, assist

in orphanages, or offer humanitarian

support such as harvesting rice. As

ambassadors and good neighbors we

should do all we can to avoid accidents

and confrontations.We recently reviewed and adjusted

our command policies on curfews, off-

limits areas, alcohol consumption,

Privately Owned Vehicle ownership and

the prevention of sexual assault,

prostitution and human trafficking. This

was dictated by multiple factorsincluding readiness concerns, incidents

of indiscipline and changing force

protection conditions. It is important for

everyone to be aware of and understand

these policy decisions.

All changes in our command

policies are done in a deliberate andthoughtful manner, with input from

all senior leaders within USFK. I will

continue to seek feedback and review

policies to ensure they are

comprehensive, consistent and fair.

All leaders and supervisors areresponsible to ensure their

subordinates understand and comply

with the command policies and we all

need to remain flexible to changing

situations and requirements.

The American public places a high

degree of confidence and trust in ourmilitary-civilian team and expects the

leadership to ensure the safety and

protection of all personnel within their

command. Our policies are designed

to do so.

I intend to use this column as a

means to discuss these policies toimprove understanding and

! The military police disclosed that two Soldiers wereinvolved in a verbal altercation, which turned physical,when the first Soldier struck the second Soldier in theright eye with a closed fist. Upon arrival of the mili tarypolice the second Soldier was transported to a localmedical facility where he was treated by the on-dutyphysician for a swollen right eye and further transported tothe MP station where he was further processed andreleased. The first Soldier was later apprehended by themilitary police, who detected a strong odor of alcoholemitting from him. The Soldier was administered a seriesof field sobriety tests, which he passed, but he admittedto have been consuming alcohol. He was administered acommand-directed blood alcohol test, with resultspending. He was further processed and released to his

unit. He later returned to the MP station where he wasadvised of his legal rights, which he waived, rendering awritten sworn statement admitting to the offense. This isan alcohol-related incident.! The military police were notified of an unlawful entryand simple assault. Investigation disclosed that a civil iangained unauthorized access through the main gate of amilitary installation by walking along side of a truck thatwas entering post. The individual was later observed walkingaround post unescorted and was detained by two Soldi ers.When questioned by the Soldiers the individual becamebelligerent and began kicking and striking them. Whenmilitary police arrived the individual became combativeand kicked one of the MPs in the stomach area. Theindividual was apprehended and transported to the Korean

National Police station. Further investigation revealedthat he has a history of mental illness and is a patient of amental hospital. The KNP released, transported andadmitted the individual to a mental hospital. The KNP arenot charging the individual with unlawful entry or simpleassault.!The military police were notified of a loss of governmentID card through neglect, larceny of private property, larcenyof private funds and larceny of government property.Investigation disclosed that an unknown civilian taxi driverdrove a Soldier to the main gate of a military installationwhere the Soldier exited the taxi and left his camera lens,wallet containing his military ID card, credit card and100,000 won in10,000 won denominations on the backseat of the taxi unsecured and unattended. The taxi driverthen reached over and closed the taxi door and drove away

with the items, and without the Soldier rendering paymentfor the taxi fare. The Soldier reported to the MP stationwhere he rendered a written sworn statement attesting tothe incident.

compliance. A well-informed team is

a better-prepared team. As our

understanding improves, the

effectiveness of these policies willimprove, increasing readiness and

making this a safer place for all.

The USFK Team both those who

wear the uniform and those who

provide support - is the best we have

ever had. I am proud of each of youand I appreciate your sacrifice and

selfless service. We have a winning

team of teams and we will do

everything we can to ensure the

readiness, protection, well-being and

safety of those who serve and

support this great team.(Editors Note: This is the first

installment of a monthly column from

the commander, U.S. Forces Korea.

Within the column, Gen. LaPorte will

discuss topics that affect

servicemembers, family, civilians and

contractors living and working on

USFK installations.)

Command policies support readinessCommand policies support readinessCommand policies support readinessCommand policies support readinessCommand policies support readinessComma n de r s

Co r n e r

Gen. Leon LaPorteU.S. Forces Korea

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KKKKKyongju BOSyongju BOSyongju BOSyongju BOSyongju BOSS TS TS TS TS Tr i pr i pr i pr i pr i pThe Better Opportunities for Single andUnaccompanied Soldiers program is offering Soldiersthe opportunity to see Koreas museum withoutwalls, the city of Kyongju. As the first capital

during the Shilla dynasty, there are many temples,palaces and historical sites to see there. The two-day trip is organized for Presidents Day weekend ata rate of $100.The trip includes two nights lodging, round-tripairfare, sight-seeing tours and five meals.For information or to sign up, call your localCommunity Acti vities Center, BOSS representative,or 725-6070.

FFFFFa i th l i f a i th l i f a i th l i f a i th l i f a i th l i f t 2005t 2005t 2005t 2005t 2005Faithlift 2005 is an interdenominational Christianwomens conference held at South Post Chapeland Dragon Hill Lodge. Women from across thepenisula and Japan will come together for fellowship,teaching, and praise and worship from internationallyknown speakers and worship leaders. The themethis year is Planted in Gods Peace. The eventtakes place April 1- 2, cost i s $40. Registration tablesare available at all services. Space is limited, withregistration required by Feb.14. For information, e-mail www.yongsanpwoc.com.

Union Officials NamedUnion Officials NamedUnion Officials NamedUnion Officials NamedUnion Officials NamedLocal 1363 of the National Federation of FederalEmployees changed officers and contacts in January.The new officials include:Union President Arvil E. Jones, Area II, i s replacedby Jeffrey L. Meadows, Area III.Union Vice President Jimmie Walden, Area III, is

replaced by Kenneth Pickler, Area II. Pickler willremain as one of the Area II stewards until areplacement is found.Union Secretary/Treasurer Jamie L. Chapeau,Area III.All three officers are employed with the Corps ofEngineers.Local NFFE stewards are: AREA I Paul S. AndersonIII (031- 870-9124) ; AREA II Kenneth Pickler (721-7729) and Saudra McQueen; AREA III Ronald T.Hodge (753-3729); AREA IV Vacant,.For information on the organization, e- mail questionsto [email protected].

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The publisher of Stars & Stripes will host a readershipforum in Moyer Community Theatre on YongsansMain Post from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Feb. 16.Publisher Thomas Kelsch wants to hear commentsfrom readers of Stars & Stripes to learn how his staffcan improve the newspaper. The conference is opento all military ID card holders

Estat e Cla im Not icesEstat e Cla im Noti cesEstat e Cla im Not icesEstat e Cla im Noti cesEstat e Cla im Noti cesA summary court martial officer has beenappointed to oversee the personal effects ofSgt. 1st Class Edward A. Moore, who died Jan.16. He was the NCOIC of the Casey-Hovey RangeControl Center. Anyone owing debt to, orclaiming debt against, the estate should contact

Maj. Jeffery Watson at 723-6856 or [email protected].

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BAGHDAD, Iraq Despite several

attacks on polling sites Sunday, Iraqisvoted in large numbers and stood up toterrorist threats.

U.S. and Coalition Soldiers stepped up

presence patrols around Iraq for the

election and were on hand to back up Iraqi

security forces. The direct security of the

poll sites, however, was left primarily to

the Iraqi police and military forces.In one instance, Iraqis proved their

determination to vote when a polling site

in western Baghdad received small-arms

fire at approximately 8 a.m. The Iraqi

Army went to the location, returned fire

and detained one insurgent. The Iraqi

citizens continued to vote at the site.At the same time in the Babil region

near Baghdad, an improvised explosive

device detonated inside a primary school

which was a polling site. Damage to the

school included a hole in the wall and

shrapnel, but there were no casualties.The polling workers moved to a nearby

site to continue their work.

Coalition security force operations in

the Ninewa Province and the Mosul area

of northern Iraq resulted in a safe election

day for thousands of Iraqi voters there,

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Army News Service

Civilian vehicle traffic in the Iraqi capital was banned during the national elections, Jan. 30, but hundreds of residents of the Al Monsour district inwestern Baghdad walk along the freeway to get to their polling sites.

U.S. ARMY PHOTO

reported officials from the 1st Brigade,

25th Infantry Division, also known as the

Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

SBCT Soldiers detained five

suspected insurgents in northern Iraq onelection day.

Two suspects were detained near a

polling site in western Mosul by troops

of the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry

Regiment. The detainees were suspected

of planning attacks on voters, officials

said.

Other Stryker Brigade Soldiers from2-14 Cavalry detained three individuals

suspected of anti-Iraqi activities south

of Mosul. The suspects were taken into

custody with no injuries to Multi-

National Forces.

Tanks and armored personnelcarriers of the Iraqi Armys 1st Brigade,

1st Mechanized Division rumbled

through the streets of central Baghdad

this weekend and took up defensive

positions around election polling sites.

Activated late last year, this brigade

is the first armor unit formed in thenewly reconstituted Iraqi army.

The unit has been training sinceNovember, said United States Marine

Corps Lt. Col. David Flynn, the senior

military adviser to the brigade. It

became combat operational in January

while serving with 2nd Battalion, 7th

Cavalry Regiment.During that time the unit was used to

help in palm grove clearing and traffic

control operations in the 2-7 Cav. sector.

Being the only armor unit in the Iraqi

Army, the Soldiers have been training

specifically for their role in the elections,

Flynn said.They understand the importance of

it, he added. They know that this is

the first real test theyre taking for theindependence of their country.

As part of their training, the brigade

performed numerous gunnery exercises

at Butler range in eastern Iraq.The gunners were very accurate to

about 1,800 meters, Flynn said.

The vehicles used by the brigade are

Soviet-built T-55 tanks and armored

personnel carriers that came from a unit

of the old Iraqi Army that served on the

border with Iran.The vehicles sat up on the Iranian

border for a couple of years, Flynn

said. They were then refurbished by a

civilian contractor and given back to theIraqi army.

(Editors note: Information compiled

from three news releases by units in Iraq.)

SGT. M ATTHEW ACOSTA

A 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division Soldier provides additional security to the Iraq people duringthe frequent presence patrols around BaQubah, Iraq. The patrols were part of a hightenedsecurity plan during the Iraqi election.

Iraqi Soldiers from the Iraqi Armys 1st Brigade,1st Mechanized Division, sit atop of their tankson election day. The brigade is the first armoredunit formed in the newly reconstituted Iraqi Army.

SGT. JOHNQUEEN


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By Spc. Stephanie PearsonArea I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY Triple-platinum selling rock

band Papa Roach took the stage Saturday in an

unprecedented Morale, Welfare and Recreation

concert at the Carey Physical Fitness Center.

The band played for about 2,000 Soldiers at the

show, which was the fourth stop on a week-long

tour of U.S. military installations across the nation.

This was Papa Roachs first military tour since

the group formed. Band members Jacoby Shaddix,

Jerry Horton, Dave Buckner and Tobin Esperance

have been together for 12 years.We got done touring in the states and went home

for the holidays, said Shaddix, lead singer of the

California-based band. Then we got the call from

MWR, asking if we wanted to come here and do a

military tour.

The guys said they were more than happy to

bring their music to the troops.

We know what its like to be gone from home

for a long time, and how good it fee ls to get a little

vibe from home, Shaddix explained. We knew

the troops would appreciate it.

David Buckner, drummer, agreed.

Its good to show some support for these guys

making sacrifices, he said. Some might have to

make the ultimate sacrifice.The band called the Camp Casey show one of

the best theyve done here, saying the crowds

enthusiasm was catching.

Theyre excited to be here and were excited

to be here for them, Buckner said.

Its been cool the vibe is really great, Shaddix

said. Everyone seems

to really appreciate us,

and its a different level

of appreciation. Notvery many current rock

acts come over and do

this.

The Soldiers agreed.

I didnt believe itwhen I first heard they

were coming, said Sgt.

Michael Pool, Battery A,

1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment. I didnt

think theyd come up here and play for us. Ive

seen them twice before, but this was better than

the other two shows I appreciated it a lot more.

We needed a break from the work we do. Also, it

was a smaller crowd so there was better interaction

with the crowd.

Troops got the chance to meet with the band a

few hours before the show at the 1st Battalion, 72nd

Armor Regiment motor pool, where the group got

to ride in tanks and mingle with fans.

The tank ride was nice, Shaddix said. Those

things are insane.Shaddix said he didnt know what to expect

when he came here, but its been a great

experience.

Its a very humbling experience, he said. Just

joining the service is a brave step. To see all these

people so far away from home; I could never do

it.

The Soldiers respond enthusiatically to the Papa Roach performance Saturday night. The band said they were impressed with theSoldiers they met on the tour.

PHOTOS BY SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON

Bassist Tobin Esperance pumps up the crowd duringan encore performance of the hit Last Resort.

Frontman Jacoby Shaddix takes the hype down a notch to sing aballad from their new album, Getting Away with Murder.

Papa Roach Bassist Tobin Esperance performs at the Saturday concert on Camp Casey.SPC. ROBERT HAYNES

Guitar player Jerry Hortonentertains the troops with hisrock n roll riffs.The CampCasey show was the bandsfourth stop on their Jan. 27 -Feb. 1 peninsula tour.

See RoachRoachRoachRoachRoach, Page 8

Ive seen

them twice

before, but this

was better than

the other two

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2ID band gives local concert2ID band gives local concert2ID band gives local concert2ID band gives local concert2ID band gives local concert

UIJEONGBU The 2nd Infantry

Division Warrior Band performed Jan.

21 for an important audience, not forgenerals or political dignitaries, but for

local Korean kindergarten children and

their parents.

We played for entertainment and for

exposure of the U.S. Army to the

audience as the musical

ambassadors,said Chief WarrantOfficer William Brazier, 2nd ID band

commander. The principal of the

Yedam School was also familiar with a

previous 2ID band commander and

once again requested the band perform

for her students.

More importantly, the concertdirectly strengthens the 8th U.S. Army

Good Neighbor program by being partof the Uijeongbu community, Brazier

said.

Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, commanding

general of U.S. Forces Korea,

Combined Forces Command, UnitedNations Command, started the Good

Neighbor program in 2003. LaPortes

goal was to strengthen relationsbetween the Republic of Korea and the

United States. The program allows

members of the U.S. military to more

directly interact with local communities.It is a vital part of the 2ID bands

community relations mission,

incorporated into the band missionstatement, Brazier said.

Band Soldiers said they enjoyed the

opportunity to perform for the children.

Its nice to perform for our

neighbors in Uijeongbu, said Sgt. 1st

Class Troy Hunt, 2ID bandsman. The

more positive interaction we have withour host nation, the better.

Hunt stressed the value of the

performance.

It is important that we continue to

reach out to our local community, hesaid. Music is such a great community

relations tool.The band performs for the local

communities as often as once a month,

Brazier said.

We play as often as requested, he

said. We are always looking for more

ways and opportunities to extendgoodwill and to share our music with

the gracious hosts and people of the

ROK.

The Warrior band performs songswhich rouse ovations from the

audience, Brazier said.

One of the key connections to ouraudiences by the 2ID band is the

number of Korean selections we have

to offer them to enjoy, he said. They

always react favorably and with

enthusiasm when they hear a U.S. Army

band play their music. The bands

Korean theme song is Hand in Hand,written for the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Performing for an audience made up

of guests from the local community not

only strengthens the bond between the

U.S. and ROK, but also is beneficial forSoldiers, Hunt said.

It can only be a win-win situationfor all concerned, he said. There were

so many smiles and warm wishes from

our Soldiers and our audience alike.

By Pfc. Giancarlo Casem2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

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CAMP CASEY - With all of the changes the Army hasgone through in its 228-year history, one thing has remained

constant, the dining-in.For the newly formed 1st Headquarters Brigade Combat

Team, also known as a brigade unit of action, Saturday

provided an opportunity to perform this military tradition for

the first time together.

Dining-in is one of many traditions that hold unitstogether, said Lt. Col. Mark Bliese, 1st HBCT executive

officer. Its a chance for us to bring all of the members of

our team together for a good time.

After a meet and greet, the formal portion of the dining-in

began with a bang of the gavel by mess president and 1st

HBCT Commander, Col. Michael Feil. Toasts and the

invocation were next, followed by the testing of the meal byMaj. Andrew Horvath, otherwise known as Mr. Vice. After

the OK was given by Mr. Vice, members of the mess were

allowed to consume the meal.

The highlight of the evening for the mess was guest speaker,

Maj. Gen. George A. Higgins, 2nd Infantry Division

commanding general.

Soldiers gather for traditional dining-inGen. Higgins is someone you know who really cares

about taking care of Soldiers, Feil said. Its the thing

that is the most important to him.After Higgins spoke and the formal part of the evening

was concluded, it was on to the entertainment portion ofthe evening.But, dining-in isnt like any other dinner function.

Games, toasts and other happenings are the order of theday. One game challenged one first sergeant from eachunit to post in front of the head table to compete and see

who could stuff five crackers down their throat thefastest.

There are no words to describe seeing first sergeantsstuff crackers in their mouth, said Lt. Col. Paul

Greenhouse, commander, 1st Battalion, 15th Field ArtilleryRegiment. All you can do is sit back, enjoy the show

and laugh.Were a makeup of a lot of different job fields, Bliese

said. Weve got armor and infantry Soldiers in TaskForces 1-72, 2-72 and 2-9, along with various support

Soldiers.The unit enables greater capacity for rapid packaging,

and responsive and sustained employment to supportcombatant commanders. They also

enhance the expeditionary and

campaign qualities of Army forces by

better enabling joint/coalition

operations. The transition to BUAs

also increases the brigade-equivalent

forces available to meet both enduringand emerging mission requirements.

Were going through so many

changes right now with the Army, its

important for leaders of units to get

together, said Greenhouse. Thats

the whole reason for dining-in. Its atime to be in a relaxed environmentand enjoy the camaraderie you have

with your fellow leader.

Overall, this is a great evening for

all Soldiers in 1st HBCT, Bliese said.

Its a great time to be part of this

great unit.

By Spc. Chris Stephens2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

Command Sgt. Maj. James Lucero, Maj. Gen. George A. Higgins, Command Sgt. Maj. JamesWilliams and Col. Michael Feil prepare to slice the cake Jan. 29 at a dining-in.

SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS


Super Bowl PartiesSuper Bowl PartiesSuper Bowl PartiesSuper Bowl PartiesSuper Bowl PartiesThe following establishments will host Super Bowlparties Monday:!Camp Caseys Primos Club, 7 a.m.: Free coffeeand hot chocolate, breakfast pizza at 50 cents perslice and prizes.!Camp Caseys Community Activity Center, 6:30a.m.: Six-ball pool tournament, games andrefreshments;!Camp Red Clouds Mitchells Club, 7 a.m.:All-you-can-eat buffet, contests and prizes;!Camp Red Cloud Community Activities Center,7 a.m.: Free refreshments and prizes;!Camp Stanley Community Activities Center, 7a.m.: Free refreshments and prizes.

Comedy ShowComedy ShowComedy ShowComedy ShowComedy ShowThe Morale, Welfare and Recreation showComedy ROKs with MWR, featuring comediansTommy Davison and David Alan Grier, will performthroughout Warrior Country on the following dates:!Feb. 24 - Camp Stanleys Reggies Club, 7p.m.!Feb. 25. - Camp Hoveys Borderline Caf, 7p.m.!Feb. 26 - Camp Essayons Stalker Club, 8 p.m.

TTTTTax Center Schedulesax Center Schedulesax Center Schedulesax Center Schedulesax Center Schedules!The Camp Casey Tax Center in Bldg. 1876 isopen 7:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday Wednesdayand Friday; 1 7 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. 4p.m. Saturday.!The Camp Stanley Tax Office will open Tuesdayin the Community Activity Center, and will beopen 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday andFriday; 1 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. 3 p.m.Saturday.

AAFES Facility ClosuresAAFES Facility ClosuresAAFES Facility ClosuresAAFES Facility ClosuresAAFES Facility ClosuresMost Area I AAFES facilities will be operating onholiday schedules during the Lunar New Year holidayTuesday through Thursday. Check local facilitiesfor hours and closings.

Upcomi ng Concert sUpcoming Concert sUpcomi ng Concert sUpcoming Concert sUpcoming Concert sNorah Jones will perform at the Conference andExhibit ion Center in Seoul March 5. The communityactivities centers on camps Red Cloud and Stanleyhave tickets for sale for this event; ticket priceincludes round-trip transportation provided by theCAC. Tickets are limited; contact the CAC forprices and availabil ity.

VVVVValent ines Candy-gr amsalent ines Candy-gr amsalent ines Candy-gr amsalent ines Candy-gr amsalent ines Candy-gr amsThe Camp Red Cloud Better Opportunities forSingle and Unaccompanied Soldiers is sellingValentines Day candy-grams now through Tuesday.The cost is $6 and includes a box of chocolatesand a card. Candy -grams will be delivered aroundCRC Feb. 14. Contact your local BOSSrepresentative to purchase one.

Counseli ng Inst ru cto rCounseli ng Inst ructorCounseli ng Inst ru cto rCounseli ng Inst ructorCounseli ng Inst ru cto r

SoughtSoughtSoughtSoughtSoughtArmy Career Alumni Program is accepting resumesfor a counselor position at Camp Mobile availablein February. Applicants require a masters degree.For information, call 730-4044.

Swim Instructors NeededSwim Instructors NeededSwim Instructors NeededSwim Instructors NeededSwim Instructors NeededThe director of community activities is lookingfor volunteer swim instructors. If interested,call 732-6869.


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CAMP RED CLOUD With two

minutes left in the game, CRC forward

Andre Boler delivered a reverse lay-up

to complete a comeback, tying the scoreat 81 against Camp Casey Jan. 28.

However, the Casey team pulledtogether the last two minutes to clinch

the victory 88-85 in the 2nd Infantry

Division Post Basketball League.

When they came back and tied the

score, we knew we had to hunker down

on defense, said Terrell Moorer, Casey

forward.The Casey team came out of the gate

firing on all cylinders, starting the game

on a 24-10 run. Another factor in the

Warriors brave the icy temperatures and snowfall to build atemporary span across the Han River.

By Spc. Chris Stephens2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

early score differential was the CRC

team missing open threes.

They were open shots, we just

didnt hit them, said Jonathan

Stanford, CRC forward. The rock just

wasnt kind to us early in the game.But, the score wouldnt stay like that

for long. With the Casey team continuing

to hit their shots, the CRC team began

faking the outside shot and drove the

ball inside. With a strong insidepresence, CRC was able to get some

easy hoops.

They kept thinking we were going

to take the three, and thats when we

started putting the ball inside for the easy

buckets, Stanford said.

The Casey team kept up their attack

on offense and by the end of the first

half, had a 46-36 lead.

In the second half the Casey team

came out a little more relaxed than they

should have been, and the CRC team

promptly took advantage of it.That hurt us at the outset of the

second half, Moorer said. We

shouldve just continued to play our

game and not worry about what they

were doing. Thats how they were ableto come back.

The CRC team tied the game at 69.

Casey responded with a seven-point run

that put them in control of the game.

But, the CRC team didnt quit,

fighting for every loose ball and rebound

and cleaning up their own misses onthe glass.

We werent going to quit, Stanford

said. And, they knew that.

We came back from every deficit

the whole night, so this time wasnt

going to be any different.

With the score tied at 81, the Caseyteam put themselves in front for good

behind clutch shooting from forward

Carl Moses and guard Marcus Reed.

Leading scorers for the CRC team

were Stanford with 21 points and 12

rebounds, and Boler with 18 points. The

Casey team was led by Moorer with 24points, Reed with 21 points and Moses

with 17 points.

With the win, the Casey team took

sole position of the top spot in the

standings.Were not concerned about

records, Moorer said. On any givennight, any team can beat the other. So,

you have to bring it each night and take

it game by game.

SEOUL Snow, wind and fog proved to be no

match for Warrior Countrys bridge-building

specialists as they worked relentlessly to span the HanRiver Saturday.

The 50th Multi-role Bridge Company Soldiers trained

in cooperation with the Republic of Korea Army.We have coalition training between 50th MRB and

312th ROK Engineer battalion, said Capt. David

Stewart, 50th MRB company commander. The plan

was to execute bridging operations on the Han River

in conjunction with airlift operations with CH-47

helicopter assets.

Although the snow, wind and poor visibility forcedthe airlift missions to be cancelled, the Pirates, as

the engineers call themselves, adapted to the situation

and continued training.

The weather did cancel these airlift operations,

but we have practiced and are trained to be very

flexible, Stewart said. We changed our mission to

launching our rafts and bays from the shore.The weather showed how real-world situations can

alter missions.

Its just another way we need to just practice and

be flexible, he said. The mission could change

By Pfc. Giancarlo CasemArea I Public Affairs

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Soldiers from the 50th Multi-role Bridge Company span theHan River Saturday.

anytime and you never know what the conditions are

going to be, so we need to be prepared to execute ourmission no matter what the conditions.

Some Soldiers were disappointed the airlift missions

were cancelled, said Staff Sgt. Alexander Campillo,

50th MRB airlift noncommissioned officer.

It would have been a lot of the Soldiers first time

working with that, Campillo said. Other than that,training has been going pretty well. Were still learning

a lot today and we still have a lot to go over.

CRC falls short in comeback effort, 88-85

Casey player Michael Douglas takes it to thehoop Jan. 28.

Above: CaseysDelveto Johnsfaces off with

CRC playerAndre Boler.

Left: ForwardsJonathanStanford andMarcus Colemango for the ball.

PHOTOS BY SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS

CAMP STANLEY The 6th

Battalion, 37th Field Artillery

Regiment recently won the 8th U.S.

Armys Award for maintenance

excellence.

The program is designed to

recognize units that have in place a

maintenance program that not only

meets the Army Standard, but

exceeds it.

This program is a big deal

because along with all the other

training that a unit has to do in a year,

they still have to prepare a

maintenance plan for review and

inspection, said Chief Warrant

Officer Robert Allen, battalionmaintenance technician.

As part of the competition, the

battalion was put through several on-

site and packet inspections.

As a member of the best

maintenance program for the heavy

division on the peninsula, Im very

proud of all our hard work and

dedication to mission

accomplishment, said Sgt. 1st Class

Thomas Cremeans Jr., senior

maintenance supervisor. We strived

everyday to go above the standard

and the norm to achieve excellence

in our maintenance program.But, maintenance doesnt just go

for the NCOs or leaders of the

battalion.

From the lowest private, to the

battalion commander, maintenance

has a high priority and supports the

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This tour was different from astateside tour, Shaddix said, in that noteveryone who came to see them was aPapa Roach fan.

People who would not normallycome see us showed up, because its

free and they have nothing better to do,he said. But weve got a new album,Getting Away with Murder, thats instores now, and we had Soldiers out theresinging along. So we know weve gotsome true fans here.

Morale, Welfare and Recreationofficials said the cost of the concert wasworth it.

It absolutely was tremendous to seethat many Soldiers having a great time,said Denise James, Area I MWRdirector. Weve heard so manycomments, the Soldiers are stillexcited.

Im so glad we came, Shaddix said.

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Training is paramount for the

Pirates as they conduct field exercises

almost every month.

Training is very important, said

Spc. Jeremy Barnett, 50th MRB Co.If we are not able to do our job

effectively and in a good amount of

time, it could cost people their lives.

It could cause the mission to not go

as it should.

Barnett was the pin-man for a boat

crew during the exercise. He had the

responsibility of jumping onto a pieceof the bridge and connecting the

ramps.

It was my first time being a pin

man connecting the ramps, he said.

I just made sure I didnt mess up and

did my best.Barnett said he enjoys his job.

My favorite part of the job is

putting the bridge together, he said.

I like doing the work, I like running

around and getting the mission done.

The hardest part is sleep, being out in

the field, you dont get as much sleep,but it all pays off when we get the

mission done.The 50th MRB take as much as they

can to go out into the field, said Pvt.

Justin Harris, 50th MRB Co.

We cant really train on post, he

said. The only thing we can do in

the rear is take care of our equipment.It gets the adrenaline going,

everybody moves a lot faster.

Stewart said it was a unique

experience.

Working with the ROK Soldiers is

excellent training, Stewart said. It

is some of the best training we do and

its a great opportunity for the U.S.Soldiers to learn from the ROK

soldiers. So, that in the event of war,

were prepared to work together.

The training exercise afforded the

Pirates a chance to work in tandem

with their ROK counterparts from the312th Engineer Battalion.

We need to know how each other

works and also gives us a chance to

learn each others culture, Stewart

said. Its been a tremendous

opportunity and well continue to train

and work on our skills.

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A w a r dA w a r dA w a r dA w a r dA w a r d from Page 7mission being accomplished, Cremeanssaid.

To prepare for the competition, units

had to submit a Unit Maintenance Plan

based on data gathered during fiscal 2004.

During the competition, the unit

learned what the Army standard is for

maintenance, Allen said. The programnot only improves your maintenance

program, but it improves unit cohesion

and morale, and instills the will to win.

Allen said that the unit now has a veryhigh standard to maintain.

When you get all of your programs

in place and you win a MACOMaward, you have to improve and

sustain unit maintenance, and

recognize outstanding unit

accomplishments and initiatives, he

said.

Cremeans said now the unit needsto remember what got them to where

they are.

We know what got us here, he

said. Now, we can not ever let that

slide. We have to continue to improve

our training techniques for battalion

personnel on a daily basis.Cremeans also applauded the great

job the junior Soldiers in the unit did.

They performed a lot of hard work

and did a lot of preparation for thecompetition, he said. They came in

here day in and day out, and worked

within the guidance and directionprovided by their leadership. They

executed the tasks beyond the set

standard, thus ensuring the 6-37 Field

Artillery is ready for any mission,

anytime anywhere.

Lead singer Jacoby Shaddix looks downduring the Camp Casey PapaRoach concert

Saturday.

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NEAR CHUNGJU Soldiers from companies Aand B, 304th Signal Battalion, got a chance to train

Jan. 18 Thursday near Chungju in a dried-riverbed

area of the Han River.

The scenarios Soldiers encountered were expected

by many who participated, but the frigid temperatures

that GIs faced during the Korean War helped thesemodern-day troopers understand how the title, Frozen

Joseon, came to be.

Its cold out here, Co. As Staff Sgt. Timothy

Mose said to his troops as they took up positions in a

trench in sub-zero degree temperatures. You got to

keep moving. Move your toes, wiggle your legs, keep

the blood flowing.And move the troops did. According to Capt.

Edward Lynch, the goal of the exercise was threefold:

! practice NBC drills,

! become proficient at convoy operations, and

! set up a signal site with communications within

24 hours.

We have a tough task out here, Lynch said.Anytime you conduct training, youre going to face

challenges. The biggest challenge for the troops

coming out here the first time was the cold.

Lynch and fellow troopers were able to overcome

the challenge with help from a few heaters and vehicles,shared in rare intervals.

But overcoming the cold was just a part of the

training. The Signal troops had a mission to

accomplish. Despite getting off to a slow start on the

convoy to Tactical Assembly Area Tom, or TAA Tom,

the Soldiers worked vigorously to get back onschedule.

It was a good thing they did too. The Armys Chief

Information Officer, Lt. Gen. Steven Boutelle stopped

by to visit the Soldiers in the field on a short-notice

trip.

We were ready for him, Lynch said. He got achance to see us performing our war-time mission.

The temperatures eventually rose above the freezing

mark, and the troops were able to end their training

with more than they thought.

We didnt know it was going to be so cold, Mose

said. But its good for these guys to get used to it.

3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n By Sgt. Andrew KostermanArea II Public Affairs

Pfc. Kim Hak-soo, a KoreanAugmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldier with Company A, 304thSignal Battalion, takes up afiring position near the HanRiver at Chungham Jan. 19 aspart of a training exercise. Theexercise was conducted toprepare Soldiers for theReception, Staging andOnward Movement 2005exercise.

Spc. Jermaine Favor, a 304th Signal Battalion cook, serves hotbreakfast during the training exercise.

Signal Soldiers set up a tent at the beginning of the exercise near Chungham.Spc. Kyle Johnson, mans his firing position during a stand to drillearly Jan. 19, after a fresh dusting of snow.

PHOTOSBY SGT. ANDREW KOSTERMAN

E-mail KostermanA@ korea.army.mil


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Commander s Hot l ineCommander s Hot l ineCommander s Hot l ineCommander s Hot l ineCommander s Hot l ineArea II residents who have questions or commentsfor the Area II commander can voice them by e-mailing [email protected] or bycalling 738-5017

TTTTTraveling By Bus In Seoulraveling By Bus In Seoulraveling By Bus In Seoulraveling By Bus In Seoulraveling By Bus In SeoulThose confused by the Seoul City Bus systemcan log on to http://english.seoul.go.kr to findout informati on on bus routes and fares. Otherinformation is available.

Annual Red And White BallAnnual Red And White BallAnnual Red And White BallAnnual Red And White BallAnnual Red And White BallThe Delta Sigma Theta sorority is hosting its annualRed and White Scholarship Ball 7:30 p.m. - 1a.m. Feb. 12 at the Dragon Hill Lodge in the NaijaBallroom. Tickets at $25. Dress is formal. Call(02)3474-2992 or e-mai lredwhiteball@ yahoo.com for information.

Bring YBring YBring YBring YBring Your F our F our F our F our F ami ly T ami ly T ami ly T ami ly T ami ly T oooooKorea Korea Korea Korea Korea

Bring your family to Korea for a visit with USOReunion i n Korea program. The USO will organizefli ghts, hotel s, tours and more. The next Reunionin Korea program dates are April 18- 21. Theapplication deadline for these dates is Feb. 26.For information, call the USO at Camp Kim atDSN 724-7781, 724- 3301 or visit www.uso.org/korea.

Area II Black HistorArea II Black HistorArea II Black HistorArea II Black HistorArea II Black HistoryyyyyMonth Commemora t i onMonth Commemora t i onMonth Commemora t i onMonth Commemora t i onMonth Commemora t i on

CeremonyCeremonyCeremonyCeremonyCeremonyThe commander of Area II Support Activity,will host the Area II Black History Month

Commemoration Ceremony at the Naija Ball room,Dragon Hill Lodge 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Feb. 16.Free education and entertainment. Everyone isinvited. For information call 738-5950 or 738-5900.

RRRRRaaaaacccccque tba l l T que tba l l T que tba l l T que tba l l T que tba l l T ournament ournament ournament ournament ournament Active-duty military personnel within Area IIinterested in participating in the Area II Mens andWomens Racquetball Tournament Feb. 19-21must register at Collier Field House by Feb. 13.Top finishers in selected age groups will competein the 8th U.S. Army Racquetball TournamentMarch 2-5 at Camp Hialeah. For information, call738-8608.

Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r The 8th U.S. Army Bataan Memorial Death Marchwill be Feb. 19 at Camp Caseys Hanson FieldHouse. Registration for the 13.1-mile road marchis 6 - 8:15 a.m., Course briefing is at 8:30 a.m.and the race begins at 8:45 a.m. The event isopen to active-duty servicemembers assigned to8th U.S. Army installations. Those who qualifywill be included in the 8th U.S. Army team thatwill participate in the Bataan Memorial MarathonRoad March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M.For information, call DSN 730-2322.

Free Ssirum Wrestl ingFree Ssirum Wrestl ingFree Ssirum Wrestl ingFree Ssirum Wrestl ingFree Ssirum Wrestl ingTickets Avai lableTickets Avai lableTickets Avai lableTickets Avai lableTickets Avai lable

The Korea Ssirum Organization is offering freetickets to U.S. Forces Korea servicemembers toobserve its annual Lunar New Year Wrestlingcompetit ion, hel d Wednesday thru Feb. 11. Ssirumis a traditional form of wrestling in which twoplayers hold on to a satba (a cloth sash tied aroundthe waist) try to use their strength and varioustechniques to wrestle each other to the ground.For information, call 738- 5212.

YONGSAN The congregations

in Area II have been taking up

donations during services every

weekend to aid tsunami victims.

About 2 ,500 members ofcongregations, including children,

s tudents and family members ,

donated money for the charitable

purpose at worship ceremonies at

Yongsan South Post, Memorial and

Hannam Village chapels.

The chapel congregations inArea II responded immediately to

the needs of the tsunami victims

said Area II Staff Chaplain (Lt. Col.)

Thomas Drake.

Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.0-magnitude

earthquake, near the west coast of

Northern Sumatra of Indonesia,

triggered a tsunami. The series ofwaves caused massive damage to

coastal areas of Sri Lanka, India and

even the east coast of Africa.

According to statistics compiled

from recent news releases, more

than 220,000 people lost their lifebecause of the disaster.

And now, thousands of tsunami

survivors are still threatened by

in fec t ious d i sease , th i rs t and

starvation.

As soon as the disaster occurred,

the United States and many othercountries began aiding those

affected, by sending medical teams

and provisions.

The catastrophic human loss

deeply affected the Yongsan

community and there was animmediate and overwhelming desire

to help in whatever way possible.

We asked many non-

governmental organizat ions to

By Pfc. Seo Ki ChulArea II Public Affairs

YYYYYo n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m so n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m so n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m so n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m so n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m s

determine the best way to help the

tsunami victims out, said Drake.

The NGOs said because of the

language barriers and transportation

system, it is hard to transport goodsand th ings . Also , there i s a

possibility that cultural differences

might cause certain objects to be

discarded. So, we decided to send

money to provide immediate

assistance as this will also help them

to restore their local economies,s t imulat ing growth more

effectively.

The two organizations, which

take up designated offerings, are

World Vision Internat ional and

Catholic Relief Society.We know that nothing can take

away the grief of those affected by

tragedy, Drake said. We also know

that the community of faith has had

a history of rising to meet great

challenges and of providing hope to

suffering peoples.So, on the weekends of Jan 8-9

and Jan 15-16, the congregations

took up a designed offering in the

Area II worship services.

In an act of worship, we thus

far have raised $43,534.82 for thetsunami victims, Drake said. It is

the largest single designated offering

ever for our Area II congregations.

Besides th is donat ion, the

congregations have prayed for those

heartbroken at the victims death.

The Collective Protestant GospelCongregat ion meeting at noon

Sunday at the South Post Chapel will

take up one more offering for the

victims.

Sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and members of the Royal Australian Armyunload boxes of relief supplies Jan . 27 from an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter near Banda Ache,Sumatra. Area II chapels recently have been collecting money to aid in the tsunami disaster.

JO2 SETH C. PETERSON


Scheduled power outages on South PostScheduled power outages on South PostScheduled power outages on South PostScheduled power outages on South PostScheduled power outages on South Post

YONGSAN There

will be a power outage

on 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb.12, affecting South Post

housing, Seoul Elemen-tary School , Morale,

Welfare and Recreation

faci l i t ies , to include

Army and Air Force

Exchange Services.

The power outage willaffect Area II residents

living in Itaewon Acres

and Eagle Grove (4600

and 7200 series, see map).

Facilities not affected

are Main Post, Dragon

Hil l Lodge, 121stGeneral Hospital and

Defense Commissary

Agency.

For information, call

Department of Public

Works Utility Division

at 724-4207.

Area II Public Affairs


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YONGSAN Amidst the bombs dropping and

the rapid Chinese and North Korean advancements,

Korean refugees of all ages and genders were

fleeing south. Many left behind all that they knew

and loved, taking with them nothing but the clotheson their backs. They ran in droves, hoping to

escape the starvation, chaos and confusion.

One of refugees, who made his escape on a

fishing boat, was 14-year-old Ku Cha-yun.

Leaving behind his mother and brother, he found

refuge onboard a fishing

boat bound for Incheon.

At the time, young

men seeking s teady

employment began

working for the U.S.

Army. Ku managed to

get a job working at the

Ammunition SupplyDepot in Sihung, where

he worked as a translator and was trained in

handling explosives. That was 52 years ago.

Today, that brave industrious young man is still

working for the United States.

Dec. 16, Ku was r ecognized for his 50 faithful

years of government service by Gen. Leon J.

LaPorte, commander of U.S. Forces Korea and

the United Nations Command.

Any service to the nation is always recognized

and commendable, LaPorte said. Twenty years

of service is a signal of special dedication, 30 years

of service is celebrated as a lifetime achievement.

But there is no real precedent for 50 years of service.

LaPorte added that in his 35 years of service,

he has never met someone like Ku.

His se rv ice demons t ra tes unpara l le led

dedication, and inspiration; and is deserving of

far more than todays presentation, LaPorte

said.For the last 13 years, Ku has been the glue

that binds the U.S. Army Legal Assistance

Office, in Yongsan, said Capt. L aura Wells.

He assists individuals wit h immigration, Visa

and passport questions, and acts as the main

point of contact

fo r So la t ium/

C o n d o l e n c e

P a y m e n t

Program, bu t

most importantly,

Mr. Ku ass i s t s

hundreds o f

clients each year

in getting married

by he lp ing them comple te the necessary

documents, Wells said. Last year alone, Mr.

Ku helped over 400 military couples fulfill their

dream of getting married.

Ku thanked the Un i ted S ta tes fo r the i r

assistance during the Korean War, and their

existence here during the last 50-plus years. He

also asserts that if it were not for the U.S.

government, he would not have his education,

his job, nor his beautiful family.

It has never been better than it is today, Ku

said. This is the most professional group of

Soldiers I have ever worked with or for.

E m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dE m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dE m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dE m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dE m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dArea II Public Affairs

His service demonstrates

unparalleled dedication and

inspiration, and is deserving of far

more than todays presentation.

Gen .Leon J. LaPorte

Ku Cha-yun works at the Yongsan Legal Office. Ku has workedwith the U.S. Army since the Korean War.

SEO KI-CHUL


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YONGSAN Tuesday through Thursda y, the

Republic of Korea will officially observe the Lunar

New Years holiday. About 30 million travelers

will be on the roadways during this holiday periodand motorists must expect extremely heavy traffic

and long delays.

Unfortunately in 2003, there were 1,443

reported traffic accidents with serious injuries,

42 fatalities and 3,003 total injuries during this

three-day period on

the Korean peninsula.

This is important

to note because the

increase in traffic will

actual ly begin

Saturday, and

continue through Feb.

13. This is because

most Koreanemployees can take just two or three days of

vacation time and receive nine days away from

work. As a result, the actual accident injury and

fatalities for the entire holiday period could be as

much as three times those mentioned above.

Interestingly, you will find traffic in the larger

cities to be eerily light during this period, as most

people will be traveling to meet family, often in

the countryside, to celebrate this Korean national

holiday.

Travel time on the expressways and highways

will take as much as three times longer than

normal travel times.

The heavy traffic is not the only hazard we need

to be vigilant of during this period. With any

holiday comes celebrations, and with many

celebrations comes an increase in the consumption

of alcohol.

This increase in alcohol consumption will

increase the number of intoxicated drivers on theroadways. The Department of Defense loses more

Soldiers and civilians in motorized-vehicle

accidents than any other accidental cause.

Among accidental deaths of Soldiers not

deployed in 2004, 79 percent were killed in

automobile accidents.

So far, 75 percent of

accidental deaths in

fiscal 2005 were in

personal ly owned

vehicles.

Knowing these

facts in advance

allows us to alter our

travel p lans andreduce the risk of being involved in an accident.

All personnel should minimize non-critical, out -

of-area vehicle travel. When it is necessary to

travel, the trip must be thoroughly analyzed,

hazards identified and steps taken to reduce or

el iminate those hazards . This type of r isk

management works.

I encourage all Soldiers, civilians and family

members to go out and experience Korea during

this wonderful time.

I ask that when doing this every individual keep

safety at the forefront of their mind and keep your

tour in Korea a time of creating joyous memories

and not one overtaken by sadness and tragedy.

Valor 6: Be aware during Lunar New YearBy Col. Timothy K. McNultyArea II Support Activity Commander

In 2003, there were 1,443 reported traffic accidents withserious injuries, 42 fatalities and3,003 total injuries during this three-day period on the Koreanpeninsula.


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USFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TUSFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TUSFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TUSFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TUSFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TomorrowomorrowomorrowomorrowomorrowBy Tim HippsArmy News Service

TIM HIPPS

Spc. David Linson of Camp Carroll, Korea, playsa saxophone rendition of Al Greens Lets StayTogether to win the instrumental solo categoryof the 2005 Margaret Skippy Lynn Stars ofTomorrow contest Jan. 23 at Fort Belvoir, Va.He also finished runner-up in the best-of-showcategory.

FORT BELVOIR, Va. Sgt. GenoNash parlayed perseverance and a

penchant for Usher into best-of-show

honors in the Armys 2005 Stars ofTomorrow entertainment contest Jan. 23.

Nash, whose medley of Usher tunes

also earned him first place in the male

vocal solo category, was joined in thewinners circle by two Soldiers assigned

to U.S. Forces Korea. The contest, named

for Margaret Skippy Lynn, is held

annually at Fort Belvoir, Va.

Hes like my mentor right now, Nash

said of R&B artist Usher Raymond, whose

fifth album Confessions has surpassed11 million in sales. I watch his stage

performance and how he performs. Hes

in my vocal range and his music,

everybody loves it.An automatic berth in the U.S. Army

Soldier Shows live auditions is one of the

perks for winning best of show in Starsof Tomorrow. Nash, however, is

scheduled to report for duty in Iraq soon

and will miss his second shot at joining

the Armys marquee entertainment troupe.

Third times the charm maybe, said

Nash, 22, a military policeman from

Canton, Ohio, stationed at Fort Hood,Texas. Ill be back again.

Stars of Tomorrow producer Victor

Hurtado doubles as artistic director for

the U.S. Army Soldier Show. He expects

to work more with Nash upon Nashs

return from the desert.Geno Nash has been in my workshop

for the last two years, Hurtado said. Its

really nice to see his progress and see him

using some of the things that hes learned

in some of those few minutes that hesspent with us. To see him come here and

really connect with the audience, thatswhat its all about.

Hurtado has promised Nash a spot in

the ensuing Soldier Show live auditions

following completion of his overseas tour.

Im accomplishing what I want to

do, slowly but surely, Nash said.

When you win and hear people in theaudience say you could be big one

day or you put on a good show or

I look forward to seeing you in the

future, Im like, Yeah.

Yeah is one of Ushers songs that

helped Nash earn $6,000 for FortHoods Better Opportunities for SingleSoldiers program or another Morale,

Welfare and Recreation program.

Spc. David Linson II of Camp

Carroll, South Korea, played a

saxophone rendition of Al Greens

Lets Stay Together to win the

instrumental solo category. He earned$4,000 for his installations BOSS or

MWR program by finishing second in

best of show.

Musicians in contests like this

usually dont place in the overall sector;

they just compete in their owncategory, said Linson, 20, who served

as drum major for the Sherman (Texas)

High School marching band. But thistime I placed overall and thats great.

Linson also plays the violin, clarinet,

trumpet, trombone, and guitar. He can

sing, too.I love doing anything I can with

music, said Linson. He said he is

inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire, Al Green,Marvin Gaye and the Commodores.

Music is my love.

Baton twirler Spc. Allison Carpenter

of Camp Humphreys, South Korea, won

the specialty solo category and took third

place in best of show with a dazzlingdisplay of knife juggling.

I dont sharpen them, she said of

the 2 -foot-long knives made of wood

and metal. Theyre not too sharp but

they will break skin.

Carpenter, who helped the Penn StateUniversity Touch of Blue majorettes winfour national championships, serves on

the BOSS council at Camp Humphreys,

which earned $2,000 for her

performance.

I never ever thought that I would

be flown to Virginia from Korea to twirl

in the Army, said Carpenter, 24, acounterintelligence agent from Altoona,

Pa. There are some very, very talented

people here. Im honored that the judges

actually think that I belong in a group

with them.

Its about talent, Hurtado said.

And the highest form of talent, I

think, is being able to connect without

saying anything.

It was just nice to come together

and participate in something like this,

Carpenter added. It was a great

experience.


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standards they agreed toin a contract they hadsigned earlier in thesemester. Rated PG-13

Phantom of thePhantom of thePhantom of thePhantom of thePhantom of theOpera Opera Opera Opera Opera A disfiguredmusical genius haunts thecatacombs beneath theParis Opera, waging a reignof terror over its occupants.When he falls in love withthe lovely Christine, thePhantom devotes himself tocreating a new star for theOpera, exerting a strangesense of control over theyoung soprano as henurtures her talents. Hewants Christine for his own,but she falls in love with

another. Feeling betrayed,the Phantom decides toimprison her in his lair.Rated PG-13

The IncrediblesThe IncrediblesThe IncrediblesThe IncrediblesThe IncrediblesA dysfunctional family offamous superheroes, ledby the retired andoverweight Mr. Incredibleis placed in a quiet suburbby the Witness ProtectionProgram in order toprotect them from theirarch nemesis. But theirpeaceful existence ishardly that, with familydisagreements sproutingup even during fights withthe bad guys. And whenthe world is threatened, Mr.

Incredible must go backto work to save the planet.Rated PG

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arrives on the scene,having landed a job atBridgets TV station.R a t e d

Sky Captainand the Worldof Tomorrow

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hooked. He knows he cancompete. What he doesntknow is that hes not exactlya horse. Rated PG


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soon on his tail, Bladesability to hunt vampires islimited severely. To take on

the threat of this mostpowerful vampire, Bladeaccepts the help of a team

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Moving forw ard w i th suppor t toge therBy Chaplain (Capt.) Ken Carlson194th Maintenance Battalion

This Wednesday much of the Christian

community will mark the beginning of

Lent with ashes on the forehead.

As a Catholic I have done this all mylife. As a kid I used to feel silly walking

around with the ash on my head and

my friends asking me why I had dirt

smeared on me. As a young man I began

to understand the deep-rooted meaning

behind the ashes.Now as a Priest, I am able to bring

others to understand part of the meaning

behind this event, to bring people

together to realize that we are all in this

life together as one people with many

Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel [email protected] or DSN 765-8991

gifts, talents and even differences that

we can celebrate.

Our society has gone through many

changes since Sept. 11, 2001, and we are

a country at war. In many ways we hear

of another kind of war raging backhome between one group or another

group, one ideology or another, one

religious belief or another. It can become

disturbing to listen to so many negative

things coming out of the spin doctors on

TV or in the newspapers who want toevoke emotions from us. Its a matter of

good versus evil, right versus wrong.

One of the things that we in the

Catholic tradition ask our people to do

at the beginning of Lent is to pray a bit

more, to give to others just a bit more

and to fast or refrain from something

that would normally be part of our lives,

something that reminds us of our need

for God. The community is meant to

come together and be strengthenedthrough our sacrifices, to choose what

is good and right; to celebrate what it is

that brings us together as one people.

Our time here in Korea as members

of the military community can do much

the same thing through our faith. It doesnot matter who we are or where we

come from. We all can have a great

time learning a new culture and an

ancient history of a proud Korean people.

When we go out of our way to

acknowledge the many good things thatwe have, we are indeed walking together

in life. A good way to do this is to get

involved in the many programs offered

through the Chapel, Morale, Welfare and

Recreation or unit events.

It all goes back to how I began

we are brought here together for acommon purpose: to uphold peace. Lent

is a time for renewal and recollection

for the Christian community but it can

go far beyond a particular

denominational community when we

look at the values it upholds. The motto

of my Battalion is Forward withSupport and that sums it up. We move

forward together with support.

P r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n t

11 a.m.

12:30 p.m.Apostolic Camp Hialeah Korean Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Camp WalkerChaplain (Maj.) Richard Bendorf

Collective Camp CarrollSunday 10 a.m.

Camp Hialeah

Camp Walker

12:45 p.m. Camp WalkerCollective

1 p.m. Camp Carroll

6:30 p.m. Camp Carroll

C a t h o l i cC a t h o l i cC a t h o l i cC a t h o l i cC a t h o l i c

11:30 a.m.

Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Wal ker

Mass Sunday

Camp Carroll

9 a.m. Camp Hialeah

Mass

5 p.m. Camp WalkerMassKorean 6 p.m. Camp Hial eah

FridayCollective 7 p.m. Camp Walker

Camp Carroll7 p.m.

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Sunday

Tuesday

Saturday

Chaplain (Capt.) Chris [email protected] or DSN 763-7395

[email protected] or DSN 764-5455

10:45 a.m.

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UIJEONGBU The giant rock face

stands over the Uijeongbu valley calling

out to the adventurous, Climb me if

you can.

A winter trek to Mount Dobong

presents hardy hikers with challenging

trails, frozen streams, Buddhist temples

and clear mountain air.

The park is a short walk from the

Dobong subway stop on either Line No.

1 or 7 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway

System.

A myriad of vendors sell food and

drinks, as well as all kinds of hiking

paraphernalia.Korean hikers seem to enjoy

accessories. Many dress from head to

toe with vests, hats, backpacks, boots,

walking canes and even bells.

After paying a small fee in Korean

won at the Bukhansan National Park

ticket booth, hikers follow a well-

developed path leading to Geumdeuk

Temple.

This Buddhist temple is open to

visitors and offers a small gift shop.

Directional signs in Korean and

Mount Dobong towers over the western side of the Uijeongbu valley. Its distinctive rock facedraws hikers to its trails.

Geumdeuk Temple sits at the entrance to theDobongsan park. It is open for visitors.

By David McNally

Area I Public Affairs

Kim Hwa-jung makes the grand bell ring everyhour at this small mountain temple. A singlenote echos through the valley for miles.

The mountain overlooks Uijeongbu and northern Seoul.

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

The eaves of Sokkulam Temple dance withcolor against the winter sky.

Korean hikers ignore the freezing temperatureand head for the mountains summit.

The ancient grand bell stands near the smalltemple beneath the mountain top.

English guide visitors to the mountains

trails.

With every ste

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