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Given the daily news about the threat Story and photos,
of terrorism, it is easy to become see page 9
complacent and forget the need for vigilant
force protection practices.
“As with all DoD installations, we must
implement appropriate anti-terrorism
measures, in conjunction with our ROK
allies, to protect the force”, explained Lt.
Col. Anthony Allen, the deputy chief for
the United States Forces Command and
Combined Forces Command Antiterrorism
Force Protection Division.
“There have been terrorist attacks in
many places across the world, anyplace
where you have Soldiers and Civilians
should be considered a possible target,”
Allen added.
“What we are doing here is trying to
prevent an attack even before it happens,”
he said. “There is a cycle to how a terrorist
operates. Our job here is to break that
cycle before the terrorist can strike.”
“There are key things for people to
watch out for when it comes to reporting
suspicious activities,” he added. Many
people who report information on a
suspicious activity may not be thorough,
which in turn can potentially make it
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CPL. JUNG JAE-HOON
difficult to catch the alleged suspect. There
is a basic rule that should always be used
Yongsan Security guards fire their M9 pistols at Reynolds Range during weapons qualification May 8. For more photos
when reporting suspicious activity. and the story, see Page 9.
“When reporting, people need to be
very thorough. It is best to use the five
W’s as your guide; who is doing it, what Enhanced security
are they doing, where they are doing it,
when did they do it and why do you think
they are doing it,” Allen said.
protects MyPay users
When deciding to use the five W’s and ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNEWS) — A new security feature
report information regarding suspicious has been added to protect myPay customers’ data on the
activities, you should avoid preconceived pay account system.
notions about particular groups or As part of an on-going commitment to strengthen
cultures. password and account security, the Defense Finance and
“When you are out, don’t be looking Accounting Service has implemented the “virtual
strictly for the obvious terrorists to be keyboard” to assist in protecting against malicious
taking pictures or planting a device,” Allen software such as spyware, trojans and keylogging.
8TH U.S. ARMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
said. “Chances are it’s going to be Beginning in mid-May, when a user logs on to myPay DOWN TO THE WIRE — Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt, 8th U.S Army
someone who looks just like you. the virtual keyboard will appear on the screen. The user commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Barry
We had a training exercise here where will type in their login ID and then the user will mouse
a young lady posed as a college recruiter. Wheeler, command sergeant major of United Nations
click his or her Personal Identification Number, or PIN, on
She managed to get all kinds of Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea
the keyboard pictured.
information from Soldiers,” he added. DFAS uses a variety of security features to protect
and 8th U.S. Army, look on as a group of Soldiers negotiate
There are some basic things we all can data on the myPay system, yet users are asked to keep through an obstacle during an Expert Field Medical Badge
do to minimize the threat of a terrorist personally protect data from being compromised or competition May 10 at Warrior Base. More than 284 Soldiers
captured on home computers. participated in the competition that involved three urban warfare
See Suspicious AActivity
ctivity
ctivity, Page 3 For more information visit https://mypay.dfas.mil. scenarios similar to those found in Iraq and Afghanistan.
2 May 18, 2007
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Commentary The Morning Calm Weekly
Bell Sends # 27-01
MP Blotter
Restricted access to Internet entertainment
sites across DoD networks
The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be
incomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocence
of any person. The Department of Defense has a growing websites noted above will remain accessible
concern regarding our unclassified DoD through personal Internet Service Providers.
Internet, known as the NIPRNET. The However, if you access such sites using your
AREA I Commander of DoD’s Joint Task Force, Global personal home computer, you should exercise
Traffic Accident with Injuries, Damage to Network Operations (JTF-GNO) has noted a caution in forwarding any links or files from
Government Property, Damage to Private significant increase in use of DoD network these sites to DoD computers or networks.
Property, Subject #1, operating a POV, failed resources tied up by individuals visiting To do so could compromise OPSEC and create
to stop at a red light on MSR #3 adjacent to certain recreational Internet sites. These sites an opportunity for hacking and virus
share various types of individual information intrusion.
the Nokyang Station, Uijeongbu and struck
with friends and family members (personal As a reminder, regardless of which Internet
Victim #1’s POV. Victim #1’s vehicle then videos, photos, and data files). This sites you may visit from any computer, DoD
struck Victim #2’s GOV. Subject #1 reported recreational traffic impacts our official DoD or otherwise, you must always be alert to
Gen. B.B. Bell
injuries consisting of chest pain but declined network and bandwidth availability, while protecting sensitive, unclassified information.
medical attention. Subject #1 was charged by posing a significant operational security challenge. This benefits not only you, your fellow Servicemembers,
KNP under KRTL ART #5 (Failure to Stop at To maximize the availability of DoD network resources and Civilian employees, but preserves our vital networks
a Red Light). All parties reported utilization for official government usage, the Commander, JTF-GNO, for conducting official DoD business in peace and war.
of their seatbelts. ECOD is unknown. This is with the approval of the Department of Defense, will block You should also be mindful of the risk of identity theft that
a final report. worldwide access to the following internet sites beginning these sites pose and protect yourself and your family.
on or about 14 May 2007: youtube.com, 1.fm, pandora.com, Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in
photobucket.com, myspace.com, live365.com, hi5.com, understanding DoD’s requirement to protect our
AREA II
metacafe.com, mtv.com, ifilm.com, blackplanet.com, Government networks.
Larceny of Government Property, Larceny of stupidvideos.com and filecabi.com.
Private Property, Person(s) unknown, by Access restrictions will only affect DoD computer
means unknown, removed Victim #1’s systems and networks, not home computers. Regular traffic GEN B.B. Bell
backpack, which was left unsecured and within the DoD network will not be affected, and the Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
unattended in BLDG #111. Person(s) unknown
then fled the scene in an unknown direction.
Victim #1 and Victim #2 rendered written
sworn statements attesting to the incident.
Investigation continues by MPI.
8th U.S. Army “All-Star” team hosts
AREA III
Traffic Accident without Injuries, Damage to
English Soccer Clinic in Gangbuk
Private Property, Improper Backing, Subject Pfc. David E. Alvarado Like other Good Neighbor Program events, the
#1, operating a POV, while backing struck 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs Office clinic offered the team a chance to be mentors for a
Victim #1’s POV which was parked and day in hopes of being able to leave a lasting impression
unattended in the parking lot. Subject #1 SEOUL - The 8th U.S. Army “All-Star” soccer on the children.
reported utilization of his seatbelt. ECOD is team hosted an English Soccer Clinic at the Hwy- “These children are the future of Korea,” said Yeo,
unknown. This is a final report. Kyung Preschool in the Gangbuk District May 12 in Sul Hui, the head teacher of the preschool. “Our goal
support of the community relations with the Republic with today’s event is to teach the children how to
AREA IV of Korea. accept the differences between cultures.”
Curfew Violation, Drunk and Disorderly, The clinic was an opportunity for the soccer team Skin color had no relevance as team members
Communicating a Threat, at 0420 hours, 06 to spend time with the preschool children, teaching paired up with the children to participate in the day’s
MAY 07. MP detected a strong odor of an them English and soccer drills, singing songs, playing activities.
alcoholic beverage emitting from Subject #1’s games and dancing together. The team taught the children simple drills used
person. Subject #1 became disrespectful and “When I came to Korea, one of the first things I throughout their practices. Afterward, the children
tried to flee the scene. Subject #1 was wanted to do was interact with the kids,” said Spc. taught the team several games common to their
apprehended and transported to the Cp Simon Dunk, an 8th U.S. Army soccer team midfield schoolhouse, such as preventing a balloon from falling
Walker PMO Subject #1 rendered a written who taught soccer drills to the children. “What an to the ground and their own version of basketball,
sworn statement admitting to the offenses, opportunity it is to come here as a team and represent
processed and released to his unit. This is a the Army and to be able to do something more than
final report. just playing a sport.” See Soccer
Soccer, Page 4
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Dragon Hill Lodge celebrates
IMCOM Public Affairs 17th anniversary
and The Morning Calm Weekly
Yongsan Hosts
Retiree Coucil Forum
from the VA. This event is being Hundreds of USAG-Yongsan residents and Dragon Hill Lodge customers turn out for a 17th anniversary celebration
sponsored in part by NCOA and MWR. Friday at the DHL Courtyard.
The Combined Federal Campaign Suspicious Activity from Page 1 seems out of the ordinary, out of place, or
just doesn’t feel right” Allen said.
Overseas Pacific is seeking a attack on an individual or one of our Although Servicemembers may feel the “In those situations you should
dependable, organized individual to installations. need to report every civilian taking photos remember the five W’s, alert your fellow
assist the Pacific Combined Federal “Try not to stick out too much. Of in the area, there are certain things people Servicemembers, and report it to your
Campaign office at U.S. Army Garrison- course most people can tell that you are a should watch out for when reporting these chain of command immediately.
Yongson, Korea with administrative Soldier, but you don’t want to just give situations. Ultimately it is everyone’s re-
functions. Call 225-9997 for details. them something that will clarify it for them. “Of course you’ll have your tourist sponsibility to be alert to their
For example many Soldiers wear these from, time to time, who will ask to take surroundings and report suspicious
BOSS Beach Blast back packs that have the Army Combat your picture, but what the Servicemember activity to the Military Police or their chain
at Daechon Beach Uniform pattern on them,” Allen said. should watch out for is anything that of command.
AFSC members show off the latest version of the “Seoul Word” — (from left to right):
Katie Min-Bauman, Hyang Fuson, Maria Wichgers, Gail Alley, Barbara Cambell, Tish
Cambell, Suzi Cafran (back)
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Sue P. Aycock, wife of Brig. Gen. Al Aycock, director, Korea Region Installation Management Command, speaks at the annual ACS Volunteer Luncheon April 27.
Riverfront Run
The Riverfront Run will begin
tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the
Sangpae Bridge, near Camp
Mobile. Entry numbers will
be distributed from 8 to 8:45
a.m.
Riverfront Cleanup
There will be a Riverfront
Cleanup from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. May 23. The full section
of Shincheon River between
city boundary to Yangju City.
For more information call:
730-2585.
USAG-Casey
USO hosts English Language Camp at Casey
By Jim Cunningham their budget and they wanted to do the opportunity to do just that,” Lambright said.
Concessionaires Closed USAG-RC Public Affairs program twice a year, spring and autumn.” “We know that in Korea, the English
Please note that the Camp USAG-Casey—U.S. author and social The importance of the English Language language is what they use to conduct
Casey Mall concessionaires activist Rita Mae Brown said in her essay Camp at the USO and for USAG-Casey business and it is important for the children
will be closed on May 22 for Starting from Scratch in 1988, “Language is that it garners many dividends in to learn the language. It is a win-win situation
their annual organizational exerts hidden power, like the moon on the community relations. for both the U.S. Army and for the
day picnic. tides.” The hidden power of English as a “The support for the English Language community.”
Second Language taught by volunteers of Camp is kind of a butterfly effect,” Lim “The English Language Camp
Area I Central Issue the USO certainly did its magic on local said. “Last year we had only 20 children, strengthens the alliance we have with the
Facility Closing students in the Casey corridor May 8. when they leave here they tell all their friends Republic of Korea,” said Capt. Natalie Mills,
The Area I Central Issue “This is our second time to host the who tell their friends. It really attracts program coordinator USAG-Casey
Facility will be closed for all English Language Camp here at the attention to the good the U.S. Army does in Directorate of Logistics. “The program also
business matters from May USAG-Casey United Services the local community.” gives back a lot of goodwill and value to the
18 to 21 to conduct a 100 per Organization,” said Sophie Lim, USO For four days, volunteers will give their community here.”
cent inventory. The CIF will program coordinator. “Last year we had time, for most it will be 40 hours. Not only will the children of the English
open for business at 8 a.m. 20 children sign up.” “I love volunteering, and I used to Language Camp learn English skills, but also
on May 22. Emergencies The USO English Language Camp is volunteer for the Shalom House, I taught they will learn a lot about the life styles of
during this closure will be collaboration with Dongducheon City Hall English to adults,” said 1st Lt. James the American Soldier.
handled on a case by case and the USAG-Casey USO. Last year’s Lambright, 637 Field Artillery. “The USO “They will tour both USAG-Casey and
basis. For more information camp funding totaled 36,000 wan and gave me an opportunity to come to this Camp Hovey, stopping first at the dining
call: 730-6953 or 010-9971- encouraged the civilian community of English Language Camp for children. I facility,” Mills said. “They will also
1980. Dongducheon to expand the program, thought it was a good thing to do. This week experience the equipment we use such as
according to Lim. alone, I will volunteer 40 hours.” the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank and
Warrior Hukilau “Last year gave us a good idea of how The Soldiers that volunteer understand the M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle at the
The Warrior Hukilau will be to make the program successful, so we the importance of good community relations end of the day. They will have a lot of fun,
h e l d t o m o r r o w f r o m 11 : 3 0 kept most of what we did last year and to the U.S. Army in Korea. especially when we stop at the bowling alley,
a.m. and continue for the rest added more ideas as we developed this “Part of the 2nd Infantry’s mission is to the swimming pool, and practice their
of the day. year’s program,” Lim said. create good community relations, so this English skills we are teaching them here in
“City Hall wanted a larger program for English Language Camp is a great the classroom.”
Florida Presidential
F l o r i d a ’s
Primary
Presidential
Primary will be held Jan. 29,
Tax Center ends season with impressive results
2008. For more information By Jim Cunningham Both these great men would be
call: 732-8854. USAG-RC Public Affairs impressed by witnessing the
USAG-Casey— The great and results of the Area I Tax Center
M o t o rc y c l e Tr a i n i n g wise Plato of legend would be at Camp Casey May 4, according
Classes at Camp Mobile proud to witness Camp Casey’s to Capt. Stacey Cohen, Area I Tax
Ta x C e n t e r, f o r h e o n c e s a i d , Center director.
Motorcycle safety training is
“When there is an income tax, the “We prepared more than 2,000
now available for redeploying
just man will pay more and the tax returns, we had several Brig. Gen. John Johnson,
2nd Infantry Division
unjust less on the same amount of thousand clients come through our assistant commander for
Soldiers who plan to m a n e u v e r, p i n s t h e A r m y
income.” doors for assistance and we were
purchase a motorcycle upon Commendation Medal on Spc
Another great sage, of modern able to prepare taxes for more than
their return to CONUS. The Blair Mickles during a ceremony at
times, Will Rogers said, “The 2,000 of them,” Cohen said. “We
class will accommodate up to the Camp Casey Tax Center May
income tax has made more liars out have received refunds for service
eight Soldiers. For more 4. Spc. Mark Kazmar and Pvt.
of the American people than golf.” Jarred Banks also received the
information call: 724-5443. See Tax Center, Page 7 Army Commendation Medal.
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Tax Center from Page 6
members and their families here in the this Tax story than meets the pocketbook. “Stefanie donated more than 250 hours of
community of more than $2.2 million. We have “One of the other things we did this year is her time not in just interviews, but also insuring
saved service members and their families close for the first time we took a mobile team of that the tax returns were sent certified mail to
to $200,000 in tax preparation fees.” some Soldiers up to the Joint Security Area the IRS,” said Cohen. “Without Stefanie we
The mobile tax centers were new this year and prepared taxes for Soldiers at Camp would not have known how the Army sends
and they performed very well, according to Boniface,” Cohen said. “We had 10 special things certified mail.”
Cohen. duty tax preparers including a civilian volunteer “The Tax Center is open and will remain open
“The mobile tax centers assisted in preparing for the first time.” until June 15,” Cohen said. “June 15 is the
tax returns for 150 additional clients who would “I actually saw more than 90 percent of all deadline for Service members serving overseas.
otherwise have been put out because there is the clients that came to the Tax Center,” said We are still doing tax returns here at Camp
no tax office in their area.” Stefanie Cools, volunteer tax preparer. “I Casey though Camp Stanley and Camp Red
The Tax Center expects to do more than 100 actually did the initial interview with most of Cloud centers have closed.”
tax returns before June 15. There is more to the clients.”
Guards aim
for excellence
By Cpl. Jung Jae-hoon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
REYNOLDS RANGE — More
than 320 U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
security guards fired M9 pistols May
7-11 for qualification.
“In order to carry a firearm, they
need to be weapons qualified,” said
Garrison Emergency Services Director
Ricky Oxendine. “They need to know
it to the same standards as the Soldiers
they are protecting.”
There are 430 Korean security
guards working throughout garrison
installations. Many of the guards have
worked for the U.S. Army for more
than 20 years; however, some of the
guards are new.
“We are security guards, which
means we protect facilities and lives,”
said USAG-Yongsan Senior Security
Guard Sin Yung-suk. “It is important CPL. JUNG JAE-HOON
See Guards
Guards, Page 12 Yongsan Security Guards fire their M9 pistol during May 8 weapons qualification at Reynolds Range, south of Seoul.
Tree Spraying
Pest controllers will start tree injections
through July 31. Tree injections are not
harmful to people or the environment if
not tampered with. Spraying of other
trees and shrubs will begin May 21- Sept
30. If you or your vehicle come into
contact with pesticide drifts or sprays,
wash affected areas with liquid detergent
soap and water as soon as possible. For
information, call 724-4176.
May 18-24
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Do not withhold words of encouragement
By Chaplain (MAJ) Wayne Hollenbaugh disciples. He told Nathaniel that he was a “man without More than a few years ago, the boys in my
501st Sustainment Brigade guile”. He told Peter not to shrink from his presence. He neighborhood were getting together for some pick-up
Y
ou have heard the story of the deer and the told Peter that he would be a “fisher of men”. basketball. I was a good dribbler and a fair shot on my
antelope who were both very much at home Then Jesus told the Zacheus to come down from his own, but I had some discouraging moments in team play
on the range. One day the antelope was overlook, a tree, because he wanted to have dinner at his so I routinely passed the ball for others to shoot. One
sulking and the deer asked, “What’s wrong?” The house. Finally, he told the criminal crucified next to him older boy took me aside and chided me for not shooting
antelope replied, “I thought I just heard a discouraging that “today” he would begin an eternal life with Jesus. when I was clear. In looking back, it was one of the
word.” From the Bible I also remember that God told Gideon, most encouraging moments of my life. I have been
The subject of encouragement has been in high when he was hiding from the enemy, that he would be “shooting” ever since, (including many “air balls”).
profile for a number of years and especially with interest “a mighty man of valor”. Because of that encouragement from an older kid, I
in praise for children. Many parents have a magnet on God encouraged Moses to confront Pharaoh. Once, have learned to “take a shot” in many areas of life
their refrigerator with select words of praise. In addition, when King David was faced with his city being burned where I may not be an expert.
sincere words of praise are crucial in those moments to the ground, and all the women and children taken An encouraging word is a Godly action that can turn
that we do not feel praiseworthy and in times of draining captive, David despaired of his own life. Nevertheless despair to hope, fear to faith, and reticence to
discouragement. “David encouraged himself in the Lord.” He received resurgence. Do not withhold words of encouragement
Personal encouragement is a Godly action. As a God’s course of action, defeated the enemy, and took for others or yourself, you might turn their (your) whole
Christian, I think about Jesus when he selected his back everybody and everything. life around.
Maynard Triplets
to perform in Korea
June 8 through 10.
— AREA I — For the Maynard Triplets, three is their
lucky number. But the luck has nothing to
2007 USAG-Casey do with their raw talent. With their country
30 KM Bike Race, (12 May 2007)
and a cappella style, they have wowed
Women's Division All Ages: 1) Karen audiences from L.A. to Nashville.
Lashley, ACAP; 2) 2LT Stephanie Ference, Featured on the hit television show
HHC, 2ID PMO American Idol, as well as a slew of national
Men's Division Open: 1) CPT Paul Lashley, magazines and television shows, these
HHC, 2-9 IN; 2) SPC Tyler Jacobs, ladies mean business when they step up
HHC, 1/72 AR to the mic.
Men's Division Senior: 1) CPT Rober Perry,
All shows are open to the military
HHC, 1/72 AR; 2) 1SG Sean Connor, community and free of charge, courtesy
HHC, 2-9 IN of AFE and MWR. For more information,
contact DSN 723-3749.
Warrior Invitational
Boxing Competition Results
12 May 2007, at Camp Red Cloud SCHEDULE
Fitness Center June 8: Camp Casey, Gateway Club,
Outdoor Area, 8p.m.
Lightweight: GENE MARTIN, Won by RSC,
Defeated ALEXANDER BARROGA; Lt. June 9: Kunsan AB, Loring Club, 8 p.m.
Welterweight: JUAN FLORES, Won by June 10: Osan AB, Mustang Club, 7 p.m.
RSC, Defeated CESAR TREJO;
HHB 35th ADA. camaraderie, said Belt. 1st Lt. Joe W. Borg, the Alpha Battery executive
Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Greene with HHB, 1-43 ADA took first in the men’s “It’s a break from the officer, 1-43 ADA, runs up the flight of stairs.
30-39 age group just in front of Staff Sgt. William Gorham. Both represented 1- normal day,” Greene said.
43 ADA. From the base of the hill, all the signalers and other members of the He also stated that because it was something different, he had no problems
unit raced up the quarter mile track, which included an incline of steps to the top convincing Soldiers to participate.
— where 362nd Signal Company is located. Even though the event was for Even though this was the first run, plans are already in the making for the
communication’s personnel, all were invited to participate. next one. Coordinators want to make this an annual event.
After the start whistle, the group dashed up the first straight and flat hill “Overall it was very successful, and we’re hoping for more numbers next
leading to the mouth of the stairs. The minute the group hit the stairs, many time,” said Belt. Along with Maj. Veronica H. Magnotto, of 35th ADA, Belt
immediately started walking because of the difficulty of the twisted staircase was able to orchestrate an event that ended up being a huge success for all the
leading to the top. runners – especially the winners.
“When you actually hit the stairs, its unevenness is a huge obstacle to “It’s about not giving up and pushing yourself to the end,” Belt concluded.
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YOGA CLASSES
Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
aerobics and cardio classes are also
available Mon. - Thurs. from 4:30
to 5:30 p.m. Classes meet in the
aerobics room at the CAC. Classes
for all skill levels. Info call 753-8807.
TEEN JOBS AT CYS
Job openings for teens, 16 years or
older for youth sports baseball
officials and scorers. No prior
knowledge or training needed. CYS
will train. You become a member of
the Sports Club and receive paid
training as well as have your
association dues paid. Games are
scheduled on Friday evenings and
Saturday mornings and afternoons.
CYS ADULT JOBS
Youth Sports has positions for
sports officials and scorers to help
with all Youth Sports games. You
must be able to work some Friday
evenings and Saturday mornings/
afternoons. Contact Lisa Hogue,
Youth Sports Director NANCY TURNER
lisa.hogue.1@korea.army.mil 753- Students in picture from left to right: Ryan Tubon, Haily Carlisle, Emma Taliento, Gee Moon, Kenya
5051. Thompson, Meagan Rourke, and Hyong Kim.
AUDIE MURPHY CLUB
USAG-Humphreys
units sponsor
bowling party
By No Hyon-chu
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG HUMPHREYS—The Soldiers of 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion,
527th MI Bn and 532nd MI Bn and the 249th Military Police Detachment held
an Easter Party for the children of the Shin-seng Children’s Home on Apr. 28
Bowling Center here.
More than 30 children arrived and were treated to lunch and then they enjoyed
playing a round of bowling with the Soldiers.
Shin-seng Children’s Home, located An-seong, takes care of children who
have a single parent with financial difficulties or those without parents.
Maj. John S. Chu, 527th Military Intelligence Battalion, explained the meaning
of the event.
Our brigade has enjoyed a long relationship with SCH and today’s event was
prepared to provide their children an opportunity to spend time with U.S. soldiers
as good neighbors and to give them the chance to experience another culture,
Chu said.
Tina Chu, 527th MI Bn Family Readiness Group leader, who coordinated the
event said, “Especially today there are more volunteers than children. More
Soldiers, civilians, and families came to participate than we had expected and
notably 249th Military Police Detachment volunteers are cooperating us today’s
event.” F. NEIL N EELEY
One of the children from the Shin-seng Children’s Home offered her thoughts Spc. Shawn King, B Company, 3rd MI Bn., gives a few pointers to 12-
on the day. year-old, Yeo Jung-min during the bowling party for the children’s home.
“This is my first time of bowling. I don’t know how to make a score but it is brought his birthday presents to share with SCH’s children.
exciting to strike pins” said Kim Myung-in, a 13-year-old girl. “I heard this event would be near my birthday. So I wrote down on the
SCH instructor Ms. Lee Min-hee said, “It was not easy to bring all children invitation card that I wanted to share my birthday presents with orphanage
to the bowling. So this would be the first experience of bowling for the most of children. Then my friends gave more presents to me so I came here to share
children. They have been looking forward to visiting on base and playing bowling presents with this children,” Koonce III said.
for more than a week.” There was one more surprise for the children; they all got Easter Baskets
Following the bowling, there was a birthday party for the SCH children. provided by the 249th Military Police Detachment. The event concluded about
Linwood E. Koonce III, an 8-year-old family member who attended the event, 4:00 p.m.
Exercise Scheduled
Adaptive Focus, a force protection
exercise, will be conducted Sunday –
May 25 at Camp Carroll. The exercise
is designed to examine the
installation’s ability to deter attack
and to respond to emergency
situations. People who live and work
in the area should expect some noise
and additional personnel and traffic
during this period. For information,
call Maj. Eric Elliot at 723-8434.
to receive letters
Walker during peak hours, a “limited” received your box and cards it Monopoly.
opening of Gate 7 for outbound vehicle made me the happiest man in the Back at home my favorite food
traffic has been approved. Gate 7 is world. In Iraq I am a guard. I sit is Pizza. It’s my favorite because
open to outbound traffic 8 – 9:30 a.m.
and 5 – 6:30 p.m. From within Camp
from Soldiers in a tower and watch everything.
So, everyone can sleep good at
you can almost put anything on
it. Like pineapple, mushrooms,
Walker, Gate 7 can be accessed by night knowing I am watching chicken, beef, ham and it still
By Galen Putnam
driving through Gate 9, which is the their back. When I was around tastes good. My favorite snack is
Area IV Public Affairs
airfield gate. Following are your age I always wanted to be a Pop-Tarts. Any type of Pop-Tart
requirements while driving on the CAMP HENRY – The Service policeman and a ninja turtle ... I’ll eat because they are all good
helipad: Speed limit on the airfield is 5 members, Civilian employees,
MPH. Four emergency flashers must ha ha. so it’s hard to have a favorite.
contractors and their Family I like to read sci-fi books or It’s weird that your class sent me
be used while traversing the airfield. members of the U.S. Army
Take all traffic directions from the make believe books. I love a lot of M + M’s because those
Garrison – Daegu “Make a reading books about dragons are my favorite too. My favorite
Security Guards on the airfield.
Access will take place on duty days
Difference” not only locally and and knights riding horses. colors are red, black, and white.
only, and will be exclusively for the regionally, but globally. This is Believe it or not I love reading, it Everyone calls me G since my
use of four wheeled vehicles. evidenced by Taegu American is good for you and sometimes last name is so hard to say. So,
Bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles School students, who reached out you can pretend you’re the you can call me Mr. G or Victor.
are not authorized to exit through Gate to Soldiers serving in Iraq by character in the book. My all Before I joined the Army I was
7. For information, call Victor Lowe at sending care packages through the time favorite type of book is going to college to become a
764-4167. school’s Support a Soldier Comic books. teacher. I didn’t have enough
Program. My family lives in a town in money to finish but, the Army is
AAFES/DeCA Recently, classes started
Advisory Council New Jersey called Perth Amboy. I helping to go to school now. I
receiving responses from “their” lived there all my life until I actually do like the military but,
An Army and Air Force Exchange
Service and Defense Commissary
Soldiers. Reproduced below is the joined the army. I have 3 sisters it is so hard being away from
Agency Advisory Council meeting response received by Jennifer and 2 brothers. Their names our home.
will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday at Sharp’s Second Grade Class from Ada (23), Brian (17), Rene (12), Well I was going to e-mail you
Soldier Memorial Chapel Building S- one of the soldiers. Emily (4), and Issable (1). I live but, I figured the class deserves
620(Annex) on Camp Walker. The with my mom Annette, well used a hand written letter. Hey kids
community is invited. For information, Hey kids, to, and I have a 2 year old please excuse my sloppy writing
call AAFES at 764-5188, or DeCA at I want to start off by saying
764-5310. nephew Jayson who means the I haven’t written a letter in
Thank you so much. As you world to me. months. I want to thank you, all
already know my name is Victor My favorite sport is baseball! of you once again for your
TAS Book Exchange
Girau. I am 20 years old in the I’ve been playing it since I have cards. Whenever I get upset I
Taegu American School will hold a
Book Exchange Wednesday at the
army for almost a year. Well been 6 years old. My position read them and they make me
TAS Library. You can bring your old actually more than a year. No, I was 3rd base. I loved it. I also happy all over again. Feel free
books the week prior to obtain your am not married but, I have a used to play football and I’m not to write me anytime kids. I can
“book bucks.” Don’t miss this pretty cool girlfriend. I been in to good at basketball. My be your pen-pal. Thanks again!
opportunity to get some new reading Iraq for 7 months but, they just favorite game is chess. It is very Sincerely,“Mr. G”
material before summer break. For let me go home to see my family challenging and makes you think
information, call Dr. Marguerite Green for 2 weeks and that’s why it
at 768-9501. real hard so when you win it P.S. You All Are Number 1
took me so long to write back. makes you feel great. I also like in my heart!
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shoes ‘gudu’
notions ‘jabhwa’
jewerly ‘bosuk’
Bulgogiro juseyo.
gathers Olmamnikka?