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Pacific, Korea commanders

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WASHINGTON Transformationdominated testimony from Pacific area

unified commanders to the Senate

Armed Services Committee Wednesday.

Just 10 days into his command of

U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. William

Fallon told the committee that the

evolving environment in the Pacificrequires U.S. forces in the region to

transform.

The commander of U.S. Forces in

Korea, Army Gen. Leon LaPorte, laidout how the United States and the

Republic of Korea are working to build

new capabilities to deter North Koreanaggression.

Fallon said he had five priorities upon

taking over the largest unified command

in the U.S. military.

Transformation dominated testimony

from Pacific area unified commanders

to the Senate Armed Services Committeetoday.

Just 10 days into his command of

U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. William

Fallon told the committee that the

evolving environment in the Pacific

requires U.S. forces in the region totransform.

By Jim Garamone

American Forces Press ServiceThe commander of U.S. Forces in

Korea, Army Gen. Leon LaPorte, laid

out how the United States and theRepublic of Korea are working to build

new capabilities to deter North Korean

aggression.

Fallon said he had five priorities upon

taking over the largest unified command

in the U.S. military.

The first is to prosecute and win thewar on terror. This requires the

command maintain close contacts with

friends and allies in the region.

The second priority is to mature thecommands joint and combined

warfighting capability and readiness.

The third priority is to continually updateoperational plans.

The fourth priority is advancing

Asian-Pacific security cooperation. The

fifth priority is posturing our forces for

agile and responsive employment, he

said.

The Korean peninsula is a dangerousplace, with North Korea trumpeting that

it has nuclear weapons. LaPorte said the

Combined Forces Command, the

warfighting U.S.-South Korean force,

has commenced its transformation

YONGSAN- Spearheaded by efforts of the

Installation Management Agency, and supported by

the Senior Army leadership, installations across theArmy are receiving funding under the Barracks

Improvement Program, also known as BIP, for

immediate fixes to improve substandard status.

According to an Army News Service article,

funding was made available as a fix to

improve 177 barracks that were identified as

red, or substandard under the InstallationStatus Report. The plan is to upgrade those

facilities from red to amber within a year.

Twelve installations have been identified for

the initial stage of the Armys $250-million

Barracks Improvement Program.

CONUS ins ta l l a t ions iden t i f i ed fo r the

IMA receives BIP funds for barracks renovationBy John A. Nowell

Korea Region Public AffairsBarracks Improvement Program are: Fort

Wainwright, Alaska; Fort Gordon and Fort

Stewart, Ga.: Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; FortRiley, Kan.; Fort Campbell, Ky,; Fort Polk, La.;

Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Drum, N.Y.; Fort Hood,

Texas; Fort Eustis, Va.; and Fort Lewis, Wash.

Korea is no exception as barracks at many

installations require extensive work. It has

become critical here in Korea as the continuingclosure of camps and relocation of units to other

installations demands immediate and improved

space utilization, said Lance Toyofuku, Chief,

Public Works Division, IMA-Korea Region.

As a result of the personal efforts of the U.S.

Forces Korea Commander, Gen. Leon LaPorte,

IMA a l loca ted $2 mi l l ion o f BarracksImprovement Program funds this week to begin

immediate improvements of seven barracks

located on enduring installations here on the

Peninsula.This money will allow us to make quick and

significant improvements to seven barracks, two

each at camps Carroll, Henry and Long and one

at Camp Humphreys, said Toyofuku.

Con t rac t s were awarded Thursday wi th

completion scheduled in September 2005.

We have a long way to go to repair, renovateor build additional barracks buildings at our

enduring instal lat ions in support of

transformation in Korea, but with the steadfast

support and desire of the Combatant Commander,

the Installation Management Agency and the

Senior Army leadership to continue to provide

outstanding facilities to our Soldiers, wereconfident that additional funding is forthcoming,

he said.

Spc. Michael Jackson, a cavalry scout from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd InfantryDivision, patrols the outskirts of Tikrit, Iraq March 9. The unit is currently deployed in support

of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Support and Defend

March 11, 2005

Celebrate commonality, not differencesBy Spc. Zach MottFort Carson Public Affai rs

As a white American male, Ive

never had to face racism head on.

Growing up in a suburb of

Rochester, N.Y., I never had muchinteraction with people of different

ethnic backgrounds. On average,

there was one minority per gradelevel in my school district.

That dramatically changed the day

I joined the Army in November 1997.

Upon arrival at basic training in Fort

Jackson, S.C., it was clear that I was

now in the minority. What I learned in

those nine weeks there was all thatmattered was how good of a Soldier

you were.

From that moment on, Ive lived by

the old Army mantra of, I only see

green. Most people take more time to

see the differences between themselvesand others without thinking of how

much common ground there is.

As Soldiers, we are responsible for

the defense and protection of our nation.

If youre black, white, red, blue or

purple, it has little to do with how well

you can accomplish that mission.All that matters is simply how well you

do that job.

My three best friends from basic

training were all completely different

from me. There was Pvt. Cruz, a Puerto

It is time for these Soldiers tobe recognized for doing a job they

never thought theyd have to do,

and doing it well.

Rican from the Bronx; Pvt. Roach, a

black man from Philadelphia and Pvt.

Kellem a black man from Brooklyn.

From the outside there was very little

we appeared to have in common. But,

we all shared a desire to complete basic

training and we helped each other as

best we could.

Unfortunately, Pvt. Roach wasrecycled after a few failed attempts

at weapons qualification. But, we

remained in contact throughoutadvanced individual training. Though,

as years have passed, all that remains

are a few cards around the holidays

or a short e-mail updating each otheron where our lives have taken us.

Ive heard of racism being a big

part of the Vietnam-era Army and

years prior to that, but in todays

military, given the current state of

affairs, there is no room for racism.

You have to be able to trust your batt lebuddies to your left and right

regardless of their ethnic background.You are brothers in arms and must rely

on each other as such.

That is one of the things

that I love most about being a

Soldier, everyone has acommon standing we are

all Soldiers. Everyone has acrazy basic training story;

everyone knows of something

funny that happened at AIT;

everyone has been through a

trying time; everyone has had

a great experience in the military.There is so much in common that it

would take too much time to worry

about the differences.

As one heritage month comes to a

close and another approaches,

remember that there may be

differences to celebrate, but there are

also many things in common that weshould celebrate as well.

(Editors Note: Spc. Zach Mott is a

staff member of Fort Carsons

installation newspaper The

Mountaineer.)

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first possess personalfirst possess personalfirst possess personalfirst possess personalfirst possess personalintegrity.integrity.integrity.integrity.integrity. Sgt. Kim Jung-

woo, administrative specialist,SOCKOR

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trust is not there.trust is not there.trust is not there.trust is not there.trust is not there. Sgt.Keelan Lyons, Bradley gunner, Alpha

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in your Soldiers.in your Soldiers.in your Soldiers.in your Soldiers.in your Soldiers. StaffSgt. Jacquelyn Jones, 176th Finance

Battalion

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WASHINGTON A new

communicat ions tool for Army

leaders marked its 100th edition

Thursday as Stand-To editors

introduced a new online version of

the daily information sheet.

Stand-To can now be found both onthe Web and through subscription by

sending an e-mail to: stand-

[email protected].

Since Oct. 7, the Stand-To newsletter

has been e-mailed to Army leaders on a

subscription basis and also posted to

Army Knowledge Online. Back issuesof Stand-To can be found at AKO on

both the Senior Army Leaders Page andStrategic Communications Page.

Weve gone from e-mail push of a

word document to an HTML document,

said Lt. Col. James Cassella, director of

Army Web communications. Its justan enhancement to what has been a real

popular tool.

About 4,500 subscribers so far

receive the newsletter daily, Cassella

said, with about 50 more each day asking

to be added to the subscription.

Cassella said he does not want topublicize the address to the newsletters

Web site, because he wants those

interested to subscribe.Stand-To focuses on a daily issue or

hot topic in its left-hand column. On the

right it provides links to both internal and

commercial news stories about the Armyand the Global War on Terror.

I also scope out CENTCOM,

TRADOC and other commands for

news, said Devon Hylander,

communications analyst and editor of

Stand-To. She links to the best internalcommand information articles of the day

as well as a wide range of newspapers.

Information contained in Stand-To is

unclassified and cleared for release,

Cassella said. Sources include publicly

available, authoritative Army documentsas well as input from the Army staff andmajor commands.

Stand-To newsletter

marks 100th issue

with new Web pageBy Gary SheftickArmy News Service

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TTTTTaxi Faxi Faxi Faxi Faxi Fares Riseares Riseares Riseares Riseares RiseThe Army and Air Force Exchange Service announcesa slight increase in taxi cab fares for Koreas Areas Iand II, beginning March 15.The increase means customers will pay $1.80 for

the init ial taxi charge and 30 cents per unit thereafter,calculated by distance and time. Currently, AAFEStaxi customers pay an init ial charge of $1.50 and .25cents per additional unit.This is the first price change AAFES taxis haveexperienced in seven years. AAFES regional officialssaid the price increase is necessary so the taxiconcessionaires can continue to maintain this service.AAFES contract taxi dri vers requested the increaseto help offset the rising costs of doing business,including battling increasing fuel costs and keepingpace with the st rength of the Korean won comparedto the U.S. dollar.

AFCEA LuncheonAFCEA LuncheonAFCEA LuncheonAFCEA LuncheonAFCEA LuncheonThe Seoul Chapter of the Armed Forces

Communications and Electronics Association invitesyou to attend our next luncheon featuring LieutenantGeneral Robert M. Shea, director for Command,Control, Communications and Computer Systems(J-6). The luncheon will be at the Hartell HousePatio Room, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday. Itis open to all current and potential members, andnonmembers. Cost for the buffett lunch is $15. Forinformation, e-mail j essica.rowell@ us.army.mil.

Scholarships AvailableScholarships AvailableScholarships AvailableScholarships AvailableScholarships AvailableThe Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Phi LambdaChapter will award scholarships to deservinghigh school seniors in the Republic of Korea.Scholarships will be awarded based on the

application, written essay, transcript, interviewand letters of recommendation from a teacher,administrator, religious or community leader.Interested high school seniors can contact t heirguidance counselors at any of the four DoDDShigh schools or contact Chris Fland at 011-9671-2264, Larry Fuller at 011-9972-0751, orWendell Moore at 011-910 1-4060. Deadlinefor submission is March 15.

YYYYYongsan Commissarongsan Commissarongsan Commissarongsan Commissarongsan CommissaryyyyyDedicated to QualityDedicated to QualityDedicated to QualityDedicated to QualityDedicated to Quality

The Yongsan commissary began the Dedicated toQuality program for the 2005 National Frozen FoodsMonth. As part of the months activities the Yongsancommissary has unique promotional activities

sponsored by C. Lloyd Johnson Company plannedfor National Frozen Food Month during the monthof March. Frozen Foods Month P\promotionalplanning to i nsure the patron has many opportunitiesto purchase frozen foods products at spectacularsaving. Also, the commissary will have an outstandingevent designed to benefit the entire community andcustomers. There will be many giveaways such asShopping Sprees, frozen product giveaways andpizza-eating contest beginning at 10 a.m. March 26in the Yongsan Commissary frozen food section.Everyone is invited to come to see the YongsanCommissary National Frozen Food Month Display.

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There will be two Passover Seders in Seoul at theReligious Retreat Center April 23-24. Each will startat 8 p.m. The Seders are free to all U.S. militarymembers. For information or to make a reservation,e-mail [email protected] before April 5. Anyonewishing to stay the night at the RCC at thi s time mayreserve rooms by e-mailing a request [email protected] no later than April 11 .

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YONGSAN - Eighth U.S. Army

Commander and U.S. Force Korea

Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Charles C.

Campbell and Executive Director

Combined Federal Campaign-

Overseas Melissa Kidder presented

numerous Army, Navy and Marinecommands with awards at a March

4 ceremony at the Multi-Purpose

Training Facility for the their part

in the 2004 Combined Federal

Campaign on the peninsula.

Units from each of the four areason the peninsula were recognized for

their participation in the fund-raising

campaign, with platinum, gold, silver

and bronze awards presented,

according to each units level of CFCparticipation.

In addressing representatives of themore than 130 units to be honored,

Campbell praised both the

servicemembers who donated and

CFC for the work the organization

does for those in need.

Just like the CFC program

provides help wherever it is needed,

Units honored for CFC contributionsBy JO2 David McKeeCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Command Public Affairs

each of you is dedicated to making a

difference in the lives of others, he

said. We set a goal this year to exceed

the amount donated last year (U.S.

Forces Korea donated over $1.4

million in 2004). I am proud to say

that, as always you have exceeded our

expectations.

Petty Officer 1st Class Charlotte

Derricott with U.S. Forces Koreareceived the Silver Award on behalfof Commander, U.S. Naval Forces

Korea and the Gold Award for

Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae.

The Silver Award is given to

commands whose average gift per

potential contributor is $90 plus or

including 50 percent participation andthe Gold Award is given to commands

who average gift per potential

contributor is $120 plus or including 60

percent participation. Sailors in the

Republic of Korea earned and

contributed $19,000 with 41

percent participation and anaverage gift per potential

contributor of $76.

Kidder also presented

awards to those individual unit

representatives including

Derricott who were at theceremony for helping raise

$1.4 million of the total $14.9

million worth of contributions in last

years campaign.

Derricott admits she could not

have gotten the award without the help

of other Navy personnel throughout

the peninsula at Navy and jointcommands.

It was a lot of hard work and there

was no way one person could do it

alone. The key persons I appointed

were Petty Officer 1st Class John

Whitfield at Commander, U.S. NavalForces Korea and Petty Officer 1st

We set a goal this year to exceed

the amount donated last year. I am

proud to say that, as always you

have exceeded our expectations.

Lt. Gen. Charles C. CampbellEighth U.S. Army commander

YONGSAN Tuition Assistance, also known as TA, has beenavailable to assist Soldiers in their self-improvement effort to atta in

advanced education for more than four decades. Funding of TA for

the 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2005 is pending resumption due to a

temporary budget shortfall.

Officials said additional funds have been requested, but may not

arrive until late March or early April.

Joe Cothron, IMA- Korea Region Office education advisor, saidthis tuition assistance situation is not unique to Korea, but is

happening throughout the Army.

In anticipation of TA funding, we are still advising Soldiers to

process their Tuition Assistance forms, said Cothron.

He said classes are still open for registration and education

advisors at installations across the Republic of Korea will continueissuing and processing TA requests.

There is no difference in the (TA) process except the final step.

The Soldier being provided an approved TA form to give to the

school to register for the course, he said.

Soldiers should go to the education center for counseling, get a

TA form, fill it out and submit it to the counselor at the education

office. He noted that Soldiers, staff sergeant and below, must gettheir commanders signature on the form before returning it to the

education center. The education office will retain the TA form for

later processing when funds are approved.

We must have an average of nine students per class for each

class that is offered. As in every term, some classes are cancelled

due to a lack of student enrollment. But the term will continue as

we have students who use alternate fund support, such as a PellGrant or the GI bill. Other students who are not eligible for Tuition

Assistance pay out of pocket for classes. So, the term will continue,we just have to have sufficient enrollments to meet the contractual

minimum number of students required, Cothron said.

Cothron said in some areas students are already preparing for

the coming college term. Registration is in progress at some sites

and others will start Monday, he said.

Soldiers encouraged to continue

processing TA for coming classes

By John NowellKorea Region Office Public Affairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. A new Soldiers

Online debuted Tuesday.

The redesigned Web sites on-line address

is: www.army.mil/soldiers.

Gil High, editor-in-chief for Soldiers

Magazine, said the on-line version augments

the popular print version of the magazine.It will be the one-stop source for Soldiers

information news, features, what they need to

do for their career, their family and anything else

they need to know, High said.

He said the online Soldiers can be accessed

through Army Knowledge Online as well as

through most Army-related Web sites.You should be able to click on an icon that

looks like the cover of the magazine and be taken

to the on-line version, High said.

He said the online Soldiers will be

different from the print publication,

although the print version and its archives

will be available on line.Online, well have daily updates, a new

feature each day from commands throughout the

Army, from Morale Welfare and Recreation,

Army News Service and other organizations,

High said. It will also link to items of career

interest. Our goal is to have it link to things of

interest to Soldiers.

He said the archives will also contain HotTopics and other specialty publications printed

under the Soldiers aegis.

With all this data, one could ask why the

printed version will be retained.

The printed product is something people still

enjoy, High said. Not only that, but not allreaders will have access to the Internet.

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S e n a t eS e n a t eS e n a t eS e n a t eS e n a t e from Page 1strategy to enhance, shape and align.

The two nations bring different

strengths to the alliance and thistransformation initiative capitalizes on

the complementary capabilities and

combat power.

He said the most visible changesinclude more than 340 United States and

Republic of Korea enhancements. We

have begun to shape the combinedforces by transferring selected military

missions from United States forces to

Republic of Korea forces, LaPorte said.

These changes acknowledge the

growing capabilities of the Republic of

Korea military and its growing role in

its own defense while maintaining a firmUnited States commitment to peninsula

security and regional stability.

Part of this is the reduction of 12,500

military personnel from the U.S. Forces

Korea over a five-year period. The first

phase reduced 4,200 personnel in 2004,

including the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division,2nd Brigade Combat Team, which

deployed from south of the demilitarized

zone into combat in Iraq last August,

LaPorte said. During the second phaseof the plan, we will reduce 3,800

personnel in 2005, another 2,000 in

2006, and finally will reduce 2,500personnel between 2007 and 2008.

U.S. forces will concentrate at two

hubs in the southern part of the

peninsula. This effort consists first of

the consolidation of forces and then

their eventual relocation to the south,

away from the Seoul metropolitan area,thereby creating a less intrusive footprint

and increasing the operational mission

flexibility of our on-peninsula-stationed

forces, he said.

Class Alverez Hemphill at

Commander, Fleet ActivitiesChinhae, Derricott said. Without

their help none of this would have

happened so I am very thankful to al l

who helped and supported me in

making this happen.

You are the people who did thehard work of giving 100 percent of

servicemembers, and DOD civilians

the opportunity to contribute, said

Kidder, in thanking the unit CFC

representatives. You already do the

hard work from day to day at yourcommand, but you also took on thejob of encouraging people to dig down

deep for a good cause. Thank you.

CNFK Command Master Chief

Steve Head said that the Sailors who

took part in making the fund drive

successful represent the higheststandards of the Navy and CNFK.

Petty Officer Derricott and the

others are an inspiration to all Sailors

and Marines who have a desire to make

a difference by reaching out to those

less fortunate than themselves, said

Head. Their hard work helped toensure a successful 2005 Combined

Federal Campaign, but more importantly

their efforts in combination with thegenerosity of her shipmates will make a

difference in hundreds of peoples lives

back home.

T u i t i o nT u i t i o nT u i t i o nT u i t i o nT u i t i o n from Page 3For Soldiers who depend on financial

assistance to attend classes, another

alternative to Army tuition assistance isavailable. Cothron suggested individuals

could sign up for eArmyU eCourses

for which all tuition assistance, books

and fees are fully funded. They can

also apply for the Pell Grant or ask about

the GI Bill.

In fiscal year 2004, more than11,500 U.S. Forces Korea Soldiers

used TA monies to enroll in 20,765courses. Eighth U.S. Army personnel

received approximately $8.8 million in

tuition assistance during the last fiscal

year. In the first Quarter of FY05,

more than 2,800 officers and enlisted

personnel here enrolled in college

courses.Soldiers participating in Distance

Education will be advised when

funding is approved, Cothron said.

In looking for an alternative to traditional classroom study, many Soldiers may find it hard to beat eArmyU. Theprogram brings together a collaboration of colleges and universities offering a broad range of educationalopportunities including approximately 146 programs from 29 di fferent educational institutions.Through eArmyU, Soldiers have the opportunity to earn a certificate, associate, bachelor or masters degreefrom a home institution while taking courses from multiple colleges and universities.eArmyU offers flexibility to Soldiers. Web-based courses can be completed anytime and anywhere, allowingSoldiers to study at times that are most convenient for them wherever they are stationed.Once enrolled, Soldiers receive up to 100 percent funding for tuition, books and course fees, as well as apersonal laptop, email account and an Internet Service Provider account. Students are responsible for obtainingand paying for their own local telephone service which includes any per-minute charges that apply in someoverseas locations. In addition to 24-hour technical support, eArmyU provides Soldiers with assistance indetermining a program of study, registering for courses and transferring credits.To be eligible for eCourse participation, Soldiers must:Be a regular Army active duty or Active Guard Reserve enlisted Soldier with computer accessBe eligible for favorable personnel actionHave a high school diploma or GED certificateMeet the academic institutions admission cri teriaHave concurrent enrollment approval from the unit commander and an ACES CounselorMust have time in service remaining to complete the selected courseProgram information should be directed to the local Army education center, www.earmyu.com.

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SEOUL The Norah Jones

concert Saturday was, in a word,

wonderful.

While the venue left something

to be desired if you think high-

school cafeteria filled with plastic

patio chairs, youd be close

ticket holders soon forgot their

discomfort when Jones took the

stage.

Her Grammy-award winningjazz voice was in top form as shesang a mix of songs from both of

her albums. The vocal highlights

came on her hit song Dont

Know Why and the soulful Tom

Waits tune Long Way Home.

Although Norah was the

undisputed star of the show, she

graciously shared the spotlight

with her back-up musicians, the

five-piece Handsome Band. Slide

guitarist Robbie McIntosh and

drummer Andrew Borger brought

the heat in a stunning three-minute

drum and guitar jam session in themiddle of In the Morning.

The audience loved Jones and

the Handsome Band and had no

qualms shouting their praises.

Jones played along with the

crowd, teasing them and sharing

anecdotes. She even invited the

audience to come to the area in

front of the stage for a hoe-

down during the bluegrass

number Creepin in, and

concert-goers were happy to

oblige.

The dancing didnt stop after the

song finished, as revelers paired offand slow-danced to Jones romantic

ditty Be There to Love Me.

At the end of the show, the

unsatisfied crowd clamored for

more. Jones and the band returned

to the stage for an encore

performance of Seven Years and

Lonestar.

It was just what concert-goers

expected from the singer, and no

complaints were heard. Even

those of us in the cheap seats were

able to enjoy the show, thanks to

excellent videography displayed on

two giant screens on either side

of the stage and the greatacoustics of the hall.

Norah Jones enchanted Korea

on her first visit. By the time she

sang her hit song Come Away

with Me, we already had.

Review: NorahJones concertCommentary bySpc. Stephanie PearsonArea I Public Affairs Office

SEOUL Thirty-five Soldiers and civilians from Area I

attended the Norah Jones concert March 5 at the Convention

and Exhibition Center in Seoul.

The concert was part of Jones Asian tour, which began in

Singapore Feb. 27. It was her first time performing in Korea.

We never thought wed be here, she told the audience

before the show.Jones took the time to learn a little Korean, greeting the

audience with anyong haseyo Korean for hello and

answering their applause with kamsa-hamnida.Your language is very hard, she joked.

The five-piece Handsome Band accompanied the singer

in the hour-and-a-half show.Jones sang a mix of tunes from her two albums, Come

Away with Me and Feels Like Home.

Soldiers said they were happy for the opportunity to see

the Grammy-award winner perform.

Norah Jones was incredible, said Capt. Stacy Picard,

Detachment A, 509th Personnel Support Battalion. She is

gifted with a variety of talents, which sets her apart fromother artists. She is one of my favorite artists, so I was

ecstatic about this trip.

The U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Red Cloud, organized the

trip to give its Soldiers a chance to participate in events they

might not otherwise have attended, said Lt. Col. William Huber,garrison commander.

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The Soldiers asked for it at the Army Family Action Plan

Conference, Huber said. It was one of the issues they brought up.

They wanted tickets and transportation to go to shows in Seoul.

Huber explained some Soldiers had tried to attend concertson their own, but had trouble getting tickets and finding the

venues through public transportation.

Garrison officials decided to go to local promoters to

coordinate ticket sales. Huber said the promoters were more

than willing to work with them once they explained who they

were and what they were trying to do. They were even able to

negotiate a 15-percent discount on the Norah Jones concert

tickets, which they then sold through the community activitiescenters on Camps Red Cloud and Stanley.

Our sales for the Norah Jones concert tickets went all the

way from Camp Casey to Camp Walker in Area IV, Huber said.

And we werent selling the tickets for profit; we sold them at

face value, strictly as a service to the Soldiers.

In addition to facilitating ticket sales, the garrison also provideda Morale, Welfare and Recreation bus to shuttle the concert-

goers to and from the event.

Its convenience, Huber explained. Soldiers dont have to

worry about catching a cab or figuring out bus or train schedules.

The bus took them directly to the venue, dropped them off at

the main entrance and picked them up afterwards. Its door-to-

door service.Picard said she appreciated the garrison providing

transportation. See NorahNorahNorahNorahNorah, Page 8

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Garrison shares money-saving operationsCAMP FALLING WATER Garrison officials met

March 3 to share productivity improvement initiatives with

Area II officials.

I invited them to come over and see what we do here,

said Phillip Yi, Area I Supply and Service Division chief.Seven Area II public works representatives visited Camp

Falling Water to benchmark with the Area I DPW staff.

Without a doubt, it is helpful to visit and share, said

George Keck, Area II Supply and Service Division chief. I

would definitely like to implement some of what we saw.

The CRC Garrison embraced the Six Sigma management

philosophy in 2002 as part of the Army PerformanceImprovement Criteria.

Last year the garrison estimated they garnered $2

million in savings through better business practices.

We want to let people know this is what the Installation

Management Agency director and regional director want

us to do, said William Kapaku, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp

Red Cloud deputy to the commander. We need to lookfor things we can improve and then share.

Yi said he and his staff gave the Area II staff a tour and

several presentations on how Area I saves money and

invests it back into customers.

We are in the same family and its important for us to

share, Yi said. I take it as their customer is our customer.

Yi explained how four months ago he and his staff

visited Camp Page. While there, they identified $1.2 millionworth of materiel that could be recovered from cancelled

barracks upgrade projects.

I have those items in stock now, and I want to share

them with the other area support groups that need them, Yi

said.Yi said one of the Area II representatives said he felt he

was sitting in an LG or Samsung office during the tour of

Area I DPW.

By David McNallyArea I Public Affairs

Angie Stone PerformanceAngie Stone PerformanceAngie Stone PerformanceAngie Stone PerformanceAngie Stone PerformanceNeo-soul songstress Angie Stone will perform atCamp Red Clouds Mitchells Club 8 p.m.Saturday.

Prayer Breakfa stPrayer BreakfastPrayer Breakfa stPrayer BreakfastPrayer Breakfa stThe Area I Chaplains Office is hosting a prayerbreakfast 7 a.m. Tuesday at the Kilbourne DiningFacility on Camp Red Cloud.

Run/Bike RaceRun/Bike RaceRun/Bike RaceRun/Bike RaceRun/Bike RaceThe Camp Red Cloud Fitness Center will sponsora 5 km run and 10-mile bike race to begin at 9a.m. March 19. Registration wil l begin at 8 a.m. atthe fitness center. For information, call 732-6927.

Hot Stuff Pizza DeliversHot Stuff Pizza DeliversHot Stuff Pizza DeliversHot Stuff Pizza DeliversHot Stuff Pizza DeliversCamp Red Clouds Hot Stuff Pizza, located insidethe CRC Lanes Bowling Center, now provides fooddelivery services to Camps Red Cloud and Jackson.For orders, call 732-6458 or 732-9008 between11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.

SuperSuperSuperSuperSupervisorvisorvisorvisorvisory Developmenty Developmenty Developmenty Developmenty Development

CoursesCoursesCoursesCoursesCoursesThe Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is offeringtthe Leadership Education and DevelopmentCourse May 23 - 27. The class will be held i n theCamp Casey Education Center. Completed DDForm 1556 and IDP must be submitted by April29. For information, call 732-9060.

Internat ional WInternat ional WInternat ional WInternat ional WInternat ional Womenomenomenomenomens Days Days Days Days DayThe USO will host its 3rd annual InternationalWomens Day ceremony at the Borderline Clubon Camp Hovey Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

TTTTTaxi Faxi Faxi Faxi Faxi Fare Increaseare Increaseare Increaseare Increaseare IncreaseThe initial AAFES taxi fare will increase from $1.50to $1.80 Tuesday. The additional unit charge willincrease from $.25 to $.30.

FAST ClassFAST ClassFAST ClassFAST ClassFAST ClassThe Camp Red Cloud education center is holdinga FAST class for GT-score improvement 8 a.m. to5 p.m., March 2125. Interested Soldiers musttake the pre-test of adult basic education, whichis offered at 8 a.m. every Monday. in the educationcenter. Registration for this class ends March 18.

Avri l Lavi gne ConcertAvri l Lavi gne ConcertAvri l Lavi gne ConcertAvri l Lavi gne ConcertAvri l Lavi gne ConcertRock singer Avril Lavigne will perform at theOlympic Park Fencing Stadium in Seoul March23. The community activities centers on CampsRed Cloud and Stanley have tickets for sale forthis event. Ticket price includes round-triptransportation provided by the CAC. Tickets arelimited; contact the CAC for prices and availability.

Night-time GolfNight-time GolfNight-time GolfNight-time GolfNight-time Golf

TTTTTournament ournament ournament ournament ournament Camp Casey Better Opportunities for Single andUnaccompanied Soldiers will host a night-timegolf tournament April 16 at Camp Casey. Forinformation, call 730-3338.

Camp Casey USO HoursCamp Casey USO HoursCamp Casey USO HoursCamp Casey USO HoursCamp Casey USO HoursEffective Tuesday, the Camp Casey USO will adoptthe following business hours Tuesday throughSunday: Canteen: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Internet Lounge:8 a.m. to 11 p.m. They will be cl osed on Mondaysand U.S. holidays.

Division chefs test cooking skillsBy Pfc. Giancarlo Casem2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY Eight food service

Soldiers from several 2nd Infantry

Division units participated in a very unique

type of skills evaluation Feb. 16 at Camp

Caseys Reggies Club.

This is the first skills evaluation that

we have done with Soldiers fromdifferent units, said Sgt. Maj. Vincent

Plummer, 2nd Inf. Div. food service

sergeant major.

The Soldiers coped with working with

a new team, and also had to work in a

new kitchen. We want them to do the

things they normally do at their DFACs,Plummer said.

The Soldiers were tasked to cook a

five-piece meal consisting of chicken,

steamed broccoli, biscuits, rice pilaf and

salisbury steak.Soldiers were evaluated on cooking

skills and team duties, Plummer said.Working with a new team and a new

kitchen proved to be a challenge for shift

leader Sgt. Carlo Jones, 1st Brigade

Combat Team. However, he said his team

was ready for the challenge.

Working with new people and tryingto get everyone working together was the

biggest challenge, Jones said. We

adapted to the situation. It was another

mission that had to get done.

Jones made sure his team worked

cohesively in their unique situation.

During the two and-a-half hour event,

the Soldiers were assessed by an

evaluation staff of DFAC managers,

which also happen to be the Soldiers

noncommissioned officers.

Its important to involve the managers

in the learning process, said Sgt. 1st

Class Kimberly Tanner, 702nd Main

Support Battalion. The NCOs implement

the standards, the concept of teamwork

and communication.Noncommissioned officers are

charged with instilling Soldiers with

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Pfc. Adwanna Russaw, 50th Multi-role Bridge Company, washes garnishing for her dish whilePfc. Isaac Coakley, 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment, cuts out the dough for his biscuits.

PFC. GIANCARLO CASEM

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He said he had never seen anything like we have set

up, Yi said. I have to thank my staff for that, Im very

proud of them.They showed us that working together and

communicating is the way to accomplish our mission,

Keck said.

The intent is for us to be comfortable enough with

each other that were able to share, Kapaku said.

Kapaku said to move forward, the Installation Management

Agency has to focus on customers and the future.To do that, we have to measure performance, he said.

Our vision is to lead the model garrison on the Korean

peninsula in providing the best installations and support

services for all of our customers.Six Sigma, also known as cost management, focuses

employees on seeking out money-saving operations and

presenting them as productivity improvement reviews.The reviews, known as PIRs, suggest changes in

operations based on a study.

We found a lot of cost savings and improvement in

customer service through productivity improvement

reviews, said Joe Bell, Camp Page installation manager.

Daniel Myung, Installation Management Agency, KoreaRegion contractor, is the primary instructor for cost

management training in Korea. Myung has given many

Area I training sessions since the program started.

I think employees are surprised this type of training is

available to them, Myung said. They are impressed the

leadership invests the time in them.Myung said rather than just talking about saving money,they are given the tools and know-how to get the job done.

They realize change is coming, Myung said. This is

to tell them how to manage that change.

Myung said he gave a cost management training session

to 28 Area II representatives Feb. 28.

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CAMP CASEY Hundreds of

troops packed Primos Club March 4

for the chance to laugh at the latestMorale, Welfare and Recreation

entertainment act.

But the performers werent upset theyre used to being laughed at.

Comedians Hurricane Andrew, Joe

Torry and Tommy Davidson made the

trip to Korea to entertain the troops

with their humor.

Most of the audience knew the

three comedians through theirperformances in several movies and

on Home Box Offices Def Comedy

Jams and Black Entertainment

Televisions Comic View programs.

Soldiers were excited to learn that

they would be performing in Area I.I am a big fan of Tommy Davidson,

said Sgt. Taforayia Hallums, 177th

Finance Battalion. When I heard he was

coming, I thought Id get here an hour

before the show started so I could get a

good seat.

Before the show, some Soldiersworried the acts would be toned down

for a military audience, but they

neednt have worried.

I thought it was great -- they didnt

hold anything back, Hallums said.They kept it real.

Lt. Col. Carolyn Sharpe, 177th

Finance Battalion commander, thoughtthe show was a great idea and laudedMWR for bringing a variety of

entertainment to the troops.

The comedy show was a huge

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success, she said. I think the

Soldiers enjoyed the setting, and if you

listened closely to many of the jokes,

you learned something underneath all

the laughter.It was refreshing, said Sgt. 1st

Class Tyrone William, Company A,1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment.

We hardly ever get black entertainers

over here to entertain the troops its

usually a majority of country music

acts, so it means a lot that these guys

came.

The comedians said they enjoyedperforming for the troops. At the

beginning of his act, Hurricane

Andrew asked the audience for a big

round of applause for the Soldiers

around the world -- youre the true

heroes.

Hallums said she attends everyMWR event.

Theyre all great, because it

means that someone thought of us,

she said. That they are willing to take

that long flight and make the sacrifice

to come entertain us means a lot.

The Soldiers said they appreciatedthe fact that the concert was free, too.

I would never have gotten to see

these guys if I wasnt in the Army,

Hallums said, because I wouldnt

have bought a ticket. I know these

guys make good money performing

in the states, but they still came here

and did it.I really felt like coming out to

perform for the Soldiers, Andrew

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Comedian Tommy Davidson performs for troops at Camp Caseys Primos Club March 4.Davidson was part of the original cast of the television show In Living Color, and has been inseveral movies including Juwanna Mann and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.

CAMP RED CLOUD Soldiers, civilians and

family members gathered at Camp Red Cloud Pear

Blossom Cottage March 1 to celebrate the

organizations 16th anniversary.

Pear Blossom Cottages have been a home-away-

from-home for Area I family members since 1989.

The first Pear Blossom Cottage was the

brainchild of Janice Woodall, wife of Gen. Jack

Woodall, the 2nd Infantry Division commanding

general at the time.

Its a place for spouses to come while theirhusbands are at work, said Natalia Lyons, manager

of the Camp Red Cloud PBC. Its very

comfortable.

Today, the cottages offer more than just a facility

for family members to cook, do laundry and bathe.

They also work closely with Army Community

Service to provide second-language, family-

advocacy and Army Family Team Building classes

to family members, hold birthday celebrations and

baby showers, and host a community outreachluncheon every third Thursday. They also have a

playroom for children and Internet services for their

members.

There are 52 families registered with the CRC

Cottage, Lyons said. Pear Blossom Cottages are

also located at camps Stanley and Casey. For

information, contact your local PBC or ACS.

Area I Public Affairs

Pear Blossom Cottages celebrate anniversary

Camp Red Cloud community members enjoy vittles March 1 at the Pear Blossom Cottage anniversary celebration.SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON

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C o m e d i a n sC o m e d i a n sC o m e d i a n sC o m e d i a n sC o m e d i a n s from Page 7said. It wasnt about the money; itwas to show the Soldiers some love.

It means more to me -- and besides,

they love my jokes.

In between shows, the comedians

got the chance to see a little bit of

Korea. They even incorporated some

of their experiences into the show,

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C h e f sC h e f sC h e f sC h e f sC h e f s from Page 6confidence in their skill sets and

responsibility, Tanner said.

We have to ensure they followcorrect procedures, demonstrate

sanitation and portion control, said

Sgt. 1st Class Neil St. Helen, 702nd

MSB. It is important for them to follow

standards so the product can go out

safely to the troops.St. Helen said noncommissioned

officers must teach, train and mentor.

As the evaluation drew to a close,

the team felt proud and more confident

with their cooking skills, Jones said.

For the Soldiers, being evaluated by

DFAC managers was an opportunity for

them to shine, Jones said.

It felt good to be evaluated by them,

he said. They can actually see how

much knowledge and talent we have.

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joking about their Itaewon shopping

trip.

Its been wonderful, Davidsonsaid. Under the circumstances these

Soldiers all have to go through being

here, theyve been great. They have a

lot of spirit.

More Money!

Sgt. Christopher Frye, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, uses the newestCamp Stanley automated teller machine Tuesday. Camp Stanley now has three ATMs. Theother two are located at the Community Bank and at Reggies. This machine was paid for bythe Community Bank, however U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Red Cloud paid about $3,000 ininstallation costs. It took a long time to get the communications issues taken care of, saidSteve Saxby, Camp Stanley deputy installation coordinator. The new ATM is located adjacentto the Camp Stanley Food Court.

It alleviates the pressure of trying

to figure out how to get there through

public transportation, she said.Although I know how to get to the

COEX Mall via subway, it was much

more relaxing to travel on the bus.

Private 1st Class Cindy Torres,

Headquarters and Headquarters Battery,Division Artillery, agreed.

It was much quicker on the bus, anddefinitely easier than trying to get there

on my own, she said.

Soldiers encouraged others to take

advantage of future trips offered through

the garrison.

These events offer Soldiers, civilians

and family members a chance toexperience Korea and have unforgettable

memories, Picard said. I was very

pleased with this trip and will definitely

consider attending more in the future.

Torres agreed, saying, I think

people should take advantage of these

trips. They offer transportation, its

easy, its affordable and you have people

to go with.The next concert the garrison is

promoting is the Avril Lavigne show

March 23. Huber said he hopes many

Soldiers attend.

Its a good opportunity for Soldiersto participate, he said, because it allows

them to get off post, see places theymaybe wouldnt have seen, interact with

the locals and get a cultural experience to

take home and share with their friends

and families.

The Norah Jones concert was

definitely something Picard and Torres

said they wont forget.I just think its cool to be able to say

I saw Norah Jones in Korea, Torres

offered.

This concert will always be one of

the highlights of my tour, Picard said.

DAVID MCNALLY

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PHOTOSBY SHIRLY CHASE

Miss JROTC,Jane Chai, playsher saxophoneduring the talentportion of the MissSeoul AmericanHigh Schoolbeauty pageantheld March 4.

A student of Seoul American High school, Miss Band, Christina Gleaves,dances with her fellow contestants and escorts.

Capt. Joon K. Hong

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YONGSAN You want to file

a lawsuit because Mr. Jones broke

his promise. He verbally promisedto paint your house located in

California using green paint, but

instead he painted your house red.

In o t h e r w o rd s , Mr . J o n e sbreached his contract with you.

After doing some math, you

realize that removing the paint andrepa in t ing the house wi l l cos t

about $2,000. You wait three years

befo re you dec ide to sue h im.

When you file your lawsuit in the

s m a l l c l a i m s c o u r t , t h e c o u r t

th rows i t ou t . You th ink to

yourself, If I had only known myrights earlier, I could have sued

Mr. Jones successfully.

Filing deadlines are just one issue

tha t mus t be addressed when

considering filing a suit in small

claims court. This article discussesthe functions of a civilian small

c l a i m s c o u r t , a n d t h e b a s i c

p ro c e d u re s r e q u i r e d t o f i l e a

lawsuit in a small claims court in

the United States and in Korea.What is small claims court?

A small claims court is a placewhere you could obtain judicial

relief quickly and inexpensivel y. It

i s e x a c t l y w h a t y o u s e e o n

television (i.e. Judge Judy).

In the scenario above, you are

the plaintiff since you are suing

Mr. Jones.

Mr. Jones is the defendant.Keep in mind tha t d i f fe ren t

s tates have different ru les and

laws, and thus, it is important to

obtain specific information about

the state in which you decide to

file your lawsuit.What do you need?

!First, you need a valid civilclaim. The defendant must have

wronged you in some way.

For example, Mr. Jones could

have injured you physically or he

could have broken his contractwith you.

! Second, your claim must be

under a certain dollar amount. InCalifornia, the claim cannot be

more than $5 ,000 , whereas in

Georgia, the claim cannot be more

than $15,000.! Third, you must file your

claim within a certain time frame

Filing a lawsuit insmall claims court

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YONGSAN Anti-American

feeling in South Korea is at a record

high and shows no signs of abating,

according to a RAND corporation

report.

In the wake of the high anti-

American perception, there areindividuals and groups who

continually strive to educate both

Koreans and Americans about each

others cultures and build positive

relations between the two countries

who have been allies for nearly 60

years.Korean Augmentat ion to the

United States Army Soldiers

For more than six years, Staff

Sgt. Richard Norris, automation

specialist for 1st Signal Brigade, has

worked with Korean Augmentation

to the United States Army Soldiers,and has gained a deeper

appreciation for the young

Korean men who serve the

Republic of Korea Army.The his tory of the

KATUSA program began

near ly 55 years ago tosuppor t the U.S . Army

during the Korean War. The

primary purpose then was to

supplement the shortage of

U.S . So ld ie rs on the

battlefield.

Today, the major ro le of the See KATUSAKATUSAKATUSAKATUSAKATUSA, Page 10

KKKKKAAAAATUSA Soldiers, programs bridgeTUSA Soldiers, programs bridgeTUSA Soldiers, programs bridgeTUSA Soldiers, programs bridgeTUSA Soldiers, programs bridgecultural gap between ROK/UScultural gap between ROK/UScultural gap between ROK/UScultural gap between ROK/UScultural gap between ROK/US

KATUSA program is to improve the

Repub l ic o f Korea and U.S .

combined force to maintain peace

on the peninsula. However, they

also serve an important role as a

b r idge be tween the U.S . Army

Soldiers and Korean nationals.

According to Soldiers Online,

Many U.S. Soldiers experience

Korean culture first hand throughtheir relationship with KATUSASoldiers, and many visit KATUSA

friends in their homes and meet

their families.

I quickly learned the value of

KATUSA Soldiers when I started

working with them during my first

tour here in South Korea, said

By Alex HarringtonArea II Public Affairs Office

Cpl. Nam Gung Min, a KATUSA Soldier, and Master Sgt.D.J. Sampson, both of 1st SignalBrigade, inspect files together in preparation of the Exeval.

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KATUSA Soldiers

exhibit far greater worth than most people realize,

by introducing to me the

various facets of Korean

culture.Staff Sgt. Richard Norris

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Commander s Hotl ineCommander s Hotl ineCommander s Hotl ineCommander s Hotl ineCommander s Hotl ineArea II residents who have questions or commentsfor the Area II commander can voice them by e-mailing areaiitownhall@ korea.army.mil or by calling738-5017.

A WA WA WA WA Walk For Falk For Falk For Falk For Falk For Fal len Heroesallen Heroesal len Heroesallen Heroesal len HeroesA 7 km walk or run will be held 9 a.m. April 2 atSeoul American High School. All proceeds fromthe student-driven event will be donated to a specialscholarship fund for children of American militaryand civilian casualties of the conflicts in Iraq andAfghanistan. For information, [email protected].

Korea TheaterKorea TheaterKorea TheaterKorea TheaterKorea TheaterSupp or t Cent erSupp or t Cent erSupp or t Cent erSupp or t Cent erSupp or t Cent er

A Korea theater support center is now available. Dial8324 for e-mail problems, GCCS-A trouble andInternet issues. It is not necessary to dial any prefix.

Internat ional InternshipInternat ional InternshipInternat ional InternshipInternat ional InternshipInternat ional InternshipProgramProgramProgramProgramProgram

The United States Department of Agriculture, ForeignAgricultural Services international internship program,provides college students the opportunity to live andwork in a paid internship at an American embassyoverseas. For information, e-maillgorman@ ars.usda.gov or log on to www.fas.usda.gov.

Passover Seders in SeoulPassover Seders in SeoulPassover Seders in SeoulPassover Seders in SeoulPassover Seders in SeoulTwo Seders will be held 8 p.m. April 23 24 at theReligious Retreat Center. Reservation is required.For reservation or information, [email protected] or oxmanb@ korea.army.mi l

Seoul Hot JobsSeoul Hot JobsSeoul Hot JobsSeoul Hot JobsSeoul Hot JobsThe Army Community Services EmploymentReadiness program provides job listings for theYongsan area and Korea-wide. The program alsoassists with resume writing and computers areavailable for job searches. Appointments arepreferred. For information, call 738-8977.

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Opportuni t ies Avai lableOpportuni t ies Avai lableOpportuni t ies Avai lableOpportuni t ies Avai lableOpportuni t ies Avai lableCommissioning opportunities are available for thosewho possess a health care degree in fields such asnursing, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry,environmental science, laboratory science,preventive medici ne or behavior science. There is

financial assistance for individuals who are interestedin attending medical, dental, veterinary oroptometry school. For information, call 736-8102.

The NewcomersThe NewcomersThe NewcomersThe NewcomersThe NewcomersOr ientat ionOr ientat ionOr ientat ionOr ientat ionOr ientat ion

The orientation is designed to give servicemembers,civil ian employees and their adult famil y membersan introduction to Korean history, culture andtraditions. Additionally, participants will receiveimportant information regarding Yongsan and themilitary community.

American Red CrossAmerican Red CrossAmerican Red CrossAmerican Red CrossAmerican Red CrossThe American Red Cross offers a variety of classes toinclude a baby-sitting course. For information, call738-3670.

WWWWWomenomenomenomenomens Histors Histors Histors Histors History Monthy Monthy Monthy Monthy MonthCommemor at ion CeremonyCommemor at ion CeremonyCommemor at ion CeremonyCommemor at ion CeremonyCommemor at ion Ceremony

Area II Womens History Month CommemorationCeremony will be held 11: 30 a.m. 1 p.m. March30 at the Multi-Purpose Training Facility. Forinformation, call 738-5950/5900.

YONGSAN Members of the 1st

Signal Brigade said goodbye to one of

their own during a memorial ceremonyFeb. 19.

The ceremony honored the memory

of Sgt. Kenneth L. Kelly, a unit supply

specialist with the 293rd Signal Company,

36th Signal Battalion. The 26-year-old

from Goldsboro, N.C., died Feb. 5.

In addition to his assignment with the293rd, Kelly served in Bosnia and

Operation Iraqi Freedom with elements

of the 4th Aviation Brigade, Hunter Army

Airfield, Ga. Kelly is survived by his

mother Barbara Kelly and son Tristan,age 9.

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honors depar ted So ld ierhonors depar ted So ld ierhonors depar ted So ld ierhonors depar ted So ld ierhonors depar ted So ld ierBy Sgt. Don Smith

1st Signal Brigade Pubilc Affairs

A memorial ceremony was held to honor Sgt. Kenneth L. Kelly, a unit supply specialist with 293rdSignal Company, 36th Signal Battalion, at the Camp Carroll Chapel, Feb. 19. Kelly was killed atCamp Carroll Feb. 5.

Harringtona@ Korea.army.mil

E-mail Donald.Smith123@ Korea.army.mil

BY PFC. HWANG, DONG-HYUN

KKKKKAAAAATUSATUSATUSATUSATUSA

Trying to stay cool in the summer heat, Lee, Mi Sun shields both her andHeather Applegate from the sun, during a Saturday tour where Koreansand Americans come together to learn about each others culture.

BY ALEX HARRINGTON

COURTESY PHOTO

1st Signal Brigade Soldiers including Cpl. Choi Junhyuk, a KATUSASoldier and 1st Sgt.Tony Mcclure work out Taebo together at Collier FieldHouse.

Norris, a father of two stationed here at Yongsan. In my

opinion, KATUSA Soldiers exhibit far greater worth than

most people realize, by introducing to me the various facets

of Korean culture.

Norris added, I have been very blessed to meet so many

awesome KATUSA Soldiers. Everyday I learn somethingabout Korean culture from KATUSA Soldiers. They are truly

a bridge between western and eastern cultures.

A former 1st Signal Brigade KATUSA Soldier, Lee Joo

Sang, enjoyed taking U.S. Soldiers to various points ofinterest in and around Seoul to teach about Koreas culture

and traditions.

The focus of my trips was breaking the wall betweenKoreans and Americans, said Lee. We overcame cultural

differences as we talk and travel together. It was a great

chance for both Koreans and U.S Soldiers to interact with

each other on a more personal level.

Lee introduced Americans to many great places in Korea,

like Chang Dok palace, Insadong, Kyeong Bok palace andJong ro, Kwan Ak Mountain and rafting at Dong river.Saturday program

For those who do not work with KATUSA Soldiers there

are many other groups who help bridge the gap between

Koreans and Americans.

Our Saturday tours are built on friendship betweenKoreans and Americans to want to spend time together; tolearn each others culture and build good neighbor relations,

said Michael Lee, founder of the Saturday tour program.

The Saturday tour program gives Americans who

recently arrived to Korea a better understanding of Koreans

culture, a chance to build positive relationships with host

nationals, an opportunity to practice Korean language skills

and a chance to familiarize with Seouls transit system.It originated in 2002 through the efforts of Lee, a 16-

year volunteer who teaches Korean language classes at the

Area Community Services center, who decided to add a

cultural tour to give the students a chance to practice their

Korean language skills and gain a better understanding of

Korean culture.

Some of the volunteers that help with the Saturday tour

program are from Kookmin University, located in Seoul.This is a great opportunity for our Korean students to help

build positive relations with the Americans, said Jong Il-Gyu,

a professor at Kookmin University. And even some Korean

mothers are participating as personal guides for the tour.

The program is conducted throughout the Seoul area,

giving newly arrived Americans a taste of Korean cultureby visiting art and history museums, palaces, temples,

outdoor parks and shopping districts.

Through this program we learn about Korea and its

history and culture, said Chief Warrant Officer Teddy

Datuin, a senior electronic systems maintenance officer,

1st Signal Brigade, and a regular volunteer with the program.

Mr. Lee and two history professors explain the significanceof each site during the places we visit, giving the participants

a better insight into Korean culture.

For information about the Saturday Tour program, call

DSN 724-8556 or 738-7999.(Editors Note: This is the first in a three-part series

concerning the KATUSA program.)

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after the injury. In California, a breach of a

verbal contract has to be filed in court no more

than two years after the defendant broke hispromise, whereas in Georgia, the plaintiff must

bring his claim within four years.In the scenario to being this article, the court

threw out your case because you filed your

claim too late.

After you obtain what you need to file a

lawsuit, you have to file the claim in a smallclaims court.

" First, you must know the most appropriate

court in which to file your claim. This depends

on where the defendant lives, or where the

injury occurred.

" Second, you need to fill out the rightforms, draft a complaint and pay the appropriate

minimal fee. Some small claims courts have

Web sites from which you can download these

forms.

" Third, you must serve the defendant. In

other words, you have to give the defendant

notice that you are suing him. A third partywill personally give the defendant this notice

by sending him the complaint.After completing the following procedures

above, you wait until the court sets a date to

hear your case. You might have to wait a little

over a month after filing your claim.

Korean small claims court is similar with

some exceptions. For example, a plaintiff in

Korea can sue for up to $20,000. Also, a judgedoes not have to hear your case in person.

Ins tead , the judge can make wr i t t en

recommendations based on the information

plaintiff provided at the time he filed the lawsuit.

The defendant has two weeks to respond or

else the recommendation becomes final.(Editors Note: This article is intended to

educate briefly on the process of fi ling a lawsuit

in a small claims court in the civilian world. It is not meant to be comprehensive. It

should not be used as a substitute for thorough

research of each states laws and consulting with

legal advisors.

If you have any questions as to whether you

have a valid civil claim or the procedures

involved in filing a claim, please contact the

Legal Assistance Office at 738-6841. The office

is located at Yongsan South Post, Building

4329.)

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Local cadet named to Dean's listLocal cadet named to Dean's listLocal cadet named to Dean's listLocal cadet named to Dean's listLocal cadet named to Dean's listCadet Alexander Chul Kim, son of Jimmy and Judy Kim, was named to the Dean's List at the U. S. Military Academy. To qualify for the Dean'sList, a cadet must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Kim graduated from Seoul American High School, Seoul, Korea in 2004. He plans tograduate in 2008 from West Point and be commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is toeducate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty,Honor, Country; professional growth throughout a career as an officer in the United States Army; and a lifetime of selfless service to the Nation.

E-mail Joon.hong@ korea.army.mil

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Spir i t WSpir i t WSpir i t WSpir i t WSpir i t Warr ior 2005arr ior 2005arr ior 2005arr ior 2005arr ior 2005Spirit Warrior 2005, A Warriors Truth will be held April 29-

30 at South Post Chapel. Free Lodging i s avail able for attendeestraveling to Area II. For information, call 738-4043/723-8716or e-mail [email protected]

Get A ScholarshipGet A ScholarshipGet A ScholarshipGet A ScholarshipGet A ScholarshipDoDDS High School seniors are eligible for a scholarshipawarded by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarshipawarding i s based on application, written essay, transcript andletter of recommendation. The applic ation deadline is Monday.For information, call 736-7558.

Mustard Seed Regis t ra t ionMustard Seed Regis t ra t ionMustard Seed Regis t ra t ionMustard Seed Regis t ra t ionMustard Seed Regis t ra t ionMustard Seed Christian Preschool 2005-2006 registration startsTuesday. The registrati on i s available f or 3 -year-olds on Tuesdayand Thursday, for 4-year-olds on Monday and Wednesday. Forinformation, call 738-8503.

A WA WA WA WA Wa lk for F a lk for F a lk for F a lk for F a lk for F al len Heroesal len Heroesal len Heroesal len Heroesal len HeroesA 7Km walk or run around Yongsan will be held 9 a.m. April 2 inSeoul American High School. For information, [email protected].

Passover Seders in SeoulPassover Seders in SeoulPassover Seders in SeoulPassover Seders in SeoulPassover Seders in SeoulTwo Seders will be held 8 p.m. April 2324 at the Religious RetreatCenter. Reservation is required. For reservation or information, e-mail [email protected] or oxmanb@ korea.army.mil

Renaissance Assembly kicks off walkathonRenaissance Assembly kicks off walkathonRenaissance Assembly kicks off walkathonRenaissance Assembly kicks off walkathonRenaissance Assembly kicks off walkathon

Above: As Part of Renaissance Assembly, studentsperform a skit from the popular video game, MarioBrothers.At Left: Students from Seoul American High School,Anthony Henderson(left) and Min Cho(right), get thecrowd pumped up in the auditorium during the dancemix. The Renaissance Assemb ly was a kick-o ff forthe walkathon and honored Students of the Quarterand Teachers of the Quarter.

BY CPL. PARK YUNG-KWI

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Local pack celebrates 75 years of ScoutingBy Marc Garduno

YONGSAN - On a typically chilly, late February

evening last Saturday the Cub Scouts of Pack 89

celebrated the Diamond Anniversary of Cub

Scouting in America. On this day, Cub Scouts andtheir families attended the Annual Blue and Gold

Banquet on the Mezzanine of the Dragon Hill Lodge.

The celebration not only marked the anniversary,

but also culminated each Cub Scouts six-month

endeavor to obtain the next rank as he journeys

through the scouting experience. To reach thispoint, each Scout must accomplish several

requirements that center on character development,

citizenship, spiritual growth, outdoorsmanship,

physical fitness and family understanding.

The evening started with Bear Den 10 conducting

an opening flag ceremony, went on to include

remarks from Cubmaster Ricky Corbin, songs,entertainment and finally presentation of the awards.

There was even a special appearance by members

of the local Order of the Arrow lodge, dressed in

their Indian regalia, to help celebrate this historic

milestone. The evening ended with a closing

ceremony performed by the Webelos of Den 10.

Cub Scouts is year-round, family-oriented partof the Boy Scouts of America and is open to all

boys from first through fifth grade. When asked

what he most desired for his son to learn from

scouting, Dr. Ned Stoll, Pack 89 Committee

chairman said, To have fun and feel good about

himself as a boy growing up in a world filled with

tremendous challenges and opportunities, andknowing that his parents and scouting family are

behind him, providing him support and

encouragement along the way.

Stoll went on to say he was impressed with the

great turnout for the Pack 89 Blue and Gold Banquetwhich this year celebrates the 75 th year of Cub

Scouting. We had more than 90 percent of the

Pack in attendance, an indication of the type offamily support weve been receiving from parents

this year, he said.

Pack 89 is the largest Cub Scout Pack in the

Far East Council, which includes packs in Korea,Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and .

It takes a large number of volunteers to make

everything work properly and provide the type of

programs that boys enjoy, making them want to

keep coming back again and again, Stoll said.

The following Scouts advanced during the Blue and Gold Banquet:TTTTTiger Badgeiger Badgeiger Badgeiger Badgeiger BadgeMatthew Arnold, Foster Browning, Derek Clark ,Simeone Davis, Ethan

Hughey and Ian WaterburyWolf Badge: Luke Castle, Casey Flint, Aaron Garduno, Cody Morris,Thomas Rounds, Alexander Slaven, Daniel Vanest, John Carlos Wichgers,Grayson Dutton, Zachary Goshorn, Mikey Hardin, Scott Howard, FrankLeavitt and Alex MeyerBear BadgeBear BadgeBear BadgeBear BadgeBear BadgeJames Kidd, Colt Morris, Nicholas Ahlers, Adam Stedry, Willi am Beal,Sean Cox, John Stoll, James Allgood, McKenzie Dougherty, ElliotKoshi and Connor MartinWebelos BadgeWebelos BadgeWebelos BadgeWebelos BadgeWebelos BadgeConor Dougherty, Marc Garduno, Andrew Greenwood,Falemalma Mapuoletuli, Luke Resko, Daniel Rounds, Chris Scotto,Cameron Waterbury, Chris Wichgers, Wyatt Castle, Bill McCormack,Caleb Doyon, Steve Lycan, Jacob Rieger, Samuel Ring, AndrewApplegate and Maurice Campbell

WWWWWorking their way up ...orking their way up ...orking their way up ...orking their way up ...orking their way up ...

How many times have you had an idea that could makeyour job a lot easier, a little safer and more economical and

effective? If a brainstorm suddenly hits, why not submit a

suggestion?

The Army Suggestion Program is a key tool that can be used

to enhance well-being initiatives, nurture an environment receptive

to quality-driven customer service and improve operations duringarmistice and mobilization. If adopted, the suggester could be

eligible to receive a cash award. The ASP is an incentive program

that captures and implements the good ideas of military members

and civilians. The program challenges our workforce to look for

new ways to meet the many challenges of the new century and

beyond while enhancing operational effectiveness and the existing

quality of life.Submitting a suggestion is now easier than ever. The

proponent of the Army Suggestion Program, the vice director

of the Army Staff, Strategic Management and InnovationsBranch, has created a web-enabled system that provides

greater ease of submitting suggestions and quick turnarounds

for the staffing of suggestions. The Web site is accessible

through Army Knowledge Online at https://armysuggestions.army.mil.

A suggestion presents a solution to a problem, offers a

benefit to the government, eliminates redundancies, increases

productivity, improves safety, working conditions and morale.

Creativity and thinking out of the box are essential elements

to preparing a worthwhile suggestion. The best suggestions

come from the employees who regularly perform a specifictask or function; they can readily point out obsolete practices,

duplication of efforts, unsafe working conditions, or other

inefficient and ineffective methods and procedures.

Sugg est ion Progr amEnh ances Qualit y of Life,Mission ReadinessBy John Di GenioIMA KOROPlans Division

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