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Vol. 48, No. 14 www.2id.korea.army.mil July 8, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class John Brown
M1A2SEP tanks from 1-72 Armor, 1st HBCT, under artillery and mortar cover, fire at simulated enemy locations during a CALFEX held June 23 at the Rodriguez Live Fire Range.
CALFEX
Combined Arms Live
Fire Exercise tests new
tanks, provides Soldiers
with realistic training
Story by Sgt. Mark A. Moore II
Assistant Editor
New tanks from 1st Battalion, 72nd
Armor Regiment rolled onto Rodriguez
Range for the first time during a gunnery
table XII that began June 12.
The newly renovated Rodriguez
Digital Multi-Purpose Range Complex
range was host to the M1A2 System
Enhancement Package type tanks.
While these tanks are not new to
the Army’s inventory, they are new to
1-72nd Armor and the Korean Peninsula.
“This is the first table XII gunnery
shot on the new digital multipurpose
range complex,” said Sgt. 1st Class Bruce
Higley, the Division Special Troops Battalion
SEP master gunner on Camp Red
Cloud.
On Rodriguez Range every action
of the M1A2SEP tank crew was being
closely monitored and recorded.
“There are cameras inside and outside
of the tanks so we can see everything
that is going on,” said Higley. “It
gives the evaluator 100 percent situational
awareness.”
When the evaluators can assess the
entire sequence, they can give better
guidance to the tank crews, helping
them become more proficient.
“All of this is so our crews can be
better; they can see what they are doing
and know exactly what went right and
what went wrong,” said Higley.
After six months of train-up leading
to the exercise, tank crews from 1-72nd
Armor were qualified to participate in a
Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise on
June 22.
During the CALFEX that followed
gunnery table XII, the Air Force flew
A10 Thunderbolt jet aircraft while 1st
Cpl. Tim Oberle
An AH-64 Apache helicopter from the 4th Attack Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade stationed at Camp Humphreys moves in on a target at the Digital
Multi-Purpose Range Complex June 15 as part of a combined live fire demonstration for some
of United States Forces Korea’s top brass including Gen. Walter “Skip” Sharp, the United States
Forces Korea commander and Gen. John D. Johnson, the 8th Army commander.
Heavy Brigade Combat Team provided
field artillery, and 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade, 4th Attack Battalion, 2nd Aviation
Regiment, AH-64 Apache Attack
Helicopters provided close air support.
The gunnery table XII and CALFEX
were part of Warrior Forge, an exercise
that ran from June 1 until July 1.
“World class training that is tough,
challenging and realistic allows us to
stay sharp, and serves to highlight the
combined arms dominance that is the
hallmark of our team as we maintain
our ‘Fight Tonight’ capability,” said
Col. Ross Davidson, commander of 1st
HBCT.Scanning for targets, under the
cover of artillery and mortar fire, the
M1A2SEP tanks located enemy locations
and fired multiple rounds downrange.
The training scenario was intended
to simulate a combined force assaulting
a known enemy in order to obtain a
specific objective.
After the simulated enemy was
beaten back, engineers from 1st Brigade
Special Troops Battalion were called up
to breach an obstacle and neutralize a
specific target.
Within minutes, and after a large explosion
shook the ground, the objective
was within reach.
From his vantage point above the
range, Davidson surveyed the progress
of the multiple units and capabilities
demonstrated during the exercise.
“The Soldiers, Airmen ... who participated
in this operation clearly demonstrated
their personal commitment to
our mission, and I am extremely proud
of all the hard work that ensured the
success of this live-fire exercise,” he said.
(Editor’s note: Sgt. 1st Class John
Brown from 1st HBCT, and Cpl. Tim
Oberle from 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
contributed to this story.)

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“Travel around Korea.”
2nd Lt. Carolyn Majchszak
HSC, DSTB
“I want to stay out of
trouble and reach my
goals at the gym.”
Staff Sgt. Brian Palazzolo
HHC, 2nd CAB
“I’m going to spend
some time on the river.”
Spc. Ramon Arocho
D Co., 1st BSTB
VOICE OF THE
WARRIOR:
How will you
spend your time
this summer?
“I want to go to
Sokcho Beach to relax
and swim.”
Sgt. Michael Craig
HSC, 602nd Avn.
“Go to school and get
more familiar with
Korean culture.”
Staff Sgt. Sharie Torrence
4th Chem Co., 1st BSTB
“Working at CRC
preparing for the next
exercise.”
Capt. Yazmin Rios
A Co., DSTB
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Maj. Gen. Michael S. Tucker
Commander
2nd Infantry Division
Command Sgt. Maj.
Michael Eyer
Command Sergeant Major
2nd Infantry Division
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Public Affairs Officer
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Deputy Public Affairs Officer
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Public Affairs Chief
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Plans NCO
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Newspaper staff
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Garrett
Operations NCO
Sgt. Michael Dator
Editor
Pfc. Choi Jung-hwan
Korean Language Editor
Sgt. Mark A. Moore II
Assistant Editor
Pfc. Chang Han-him
Pvt. Ro Jin-hwan
Staff Writers
Mr. Kim Hyon-sok
Public Affairs Specialist
Mr. Yu Hu-son
Ms. Kierra Carr
Staff Photographer
Mr. Joshua Scott
Webmaster
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OpiniOn
Commander’s Corner
Sponsorship
By Maj. Gen. Michael S. Tucker
2nd ID Commander
As we enter the heaviest portion of the summer
transition period many Soldiers and their Families
will move in and out of Warrior Country at a rapid
pace. It is imperative that we properly receive
these new members into our Division Family and
farewell those departing. The metaphor, first
impressions and last impressions are those which
endure is very true.
This process starts with the command designated
Sponsor to each and every inbound Soldier.
We have a responsibility to inform our newest
Warriors and their Families what they can expect
and how best to prepare for their assignment prior
to arriving in Korea. One e-mail does not make a
Sponsor. It is vital that our Sponsors carry on a
dialogue with our inbound Warriors and provide
them all assistance possible in managing their
arrival and in-processing, as well as their integration.
Readiness never takes a day off on Freedom’s
Frontier. Every Soldier entering the Warrior
Division must be prepared to train or fight as
quickly as possible. If we fail to properly sponsor
and integrate our new Soldiers, we are failing in
our most important responsibility, taking care of
Soldiers and their Families. Inbound and newly
arriving Soldiers develop lasting impressions of
the unit and installation based on how well they
are sponsored and received.
I am sure you remember when you were
inbound to Warrior Country. What questions or
problems did you have? What were there things
you wish you knew before you arrived? Help your
future teammates answer those questions and
avoid those problems. The quicker and more efficiently
new Soldiers are in-processed and integrated
into the unit the quicker they can start
contributing to the mission.
If you are not a command designated Sponsor
you are not off the hook; we are all Sponsors.
Please go out of your way to make our new
Soldiers and their Families feel welcome; don’t
leave this task just to the official Sponsors. Make
sure you greet them with a handshake and explain
how this can be the best Army assignment of their
career. Highlight the many MWR programs, trips,
and tours and how they can take advantage of
them on our Warrior Family Days. Explain
Warrior University, so they can start earning their
“Degree at Three.” Help our new Warriors start
their 2nd ID journey on Axis Hero, not on Axis
Zero! For those of us in key duty positions, be sure
to update your continuity books and execute a
deliberate right-seat/left-seat ride in order to create
a smooth transition. If there is a gap, your
continuity book can often be the only method to
“hand-off ” your duties. Remember, readiness
never takes a day off.
It is up to our outgoing Soldiers and command
teams to make sure that all new Soldiers and leaders
are set up for success and can hit the ground
running.
Finally, it is equally important for us to send
our current Warriors and their Families to their
next duty station, or back to the civilian world, in
a dignified and professional manner. My goal is
that every Soldier who leaves here does so with an
overwhelming sense of pride. Pride in the job you
did here in support of the ROK-US Alliance to
maintain peace and stability in this region of the
world and pride in your personal and professional
growth while assigned to the Army’s only forward-deployed
committed division, conducting
Full Spectrum Operations every day.
When I recall my many tours of duty all over
the world, I remember the good times with friends
both on and off duty and the many cultural experiences
shared by our local hosts. I wish for all of
our Soldiers and Families such fond memories
which should always remain Second to None!
michael.tucker@korea.army.mil
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July 8, 2011
Battles at Wonju crucial to outcome of war on peninsula
Story by Sgt. Michael J. Dator
Editor
The 61st anniversary of the start of
the Korean War was celebrated June 25.
There were many brave battles fought
during the war but a few have come
to be known as especially crucial to its
outcome.
With the capture of Seoul on Jan.
3, 1951, North Korean forces made an
additional bid to take control of Wonju,
a small city approximately 90 miles east
of the South Korean capital. Wonju
was a key strategic area during the war
because the city offered roads that led to
much needed supply points and allowed
forces to utilize its location for logistical
superiority without being hampered by
the enemy.
“Whoever controls Wonju, controls
much of central South Korea,” said Dan
Morris, a foreign language instructor at
Semyung University and Korean War
history aficionado. “The roads and railways
were key to supplying troops with
food and ammunition.”
The first and second battles at Wonju
were a sequence of clashes between
North Korean and United Nations
forces, and were initiated during a
simultaneous communist Chinese offensive
designed to capture the capital
city of Seoul.
The second battle of Wonju in particular,
marked a turning point in which
U.N. forces were able to deplete North
Korean forces of enough manpower to
drive them out of Wonju.
During the first battle at Wonju,
North Korean forces disguised as refu-
Approximately 50 Soldiers from the 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, toured
several historical sites near the demilitarized zone
June 20 in commemoration of the start of the Korean
War as part of a United Nations Command Military
Armistice Commission tour.
During the day-long trip the Soldiers visited the
Joint Security Area Visitor Center, North Korean Infiltration
Tunnel Number Three, Panmunjom, United
Nations Command Checkpoint Number Three, the
“Bridge of No Return,” and the famous “Axe Murderer”
memorial.
The Korean War began June 25, 1950. Sixty-one
years later, the visiting Soldiers could still feel the tension
between the two countries at the DMZ.
“The Korean War may be known as the ‘Forgotten
War’ to many, but here on the Korean peninsula
the demilitarized zone serves as a constant reminder
of the millions of civilians and military casualties lost
and the impact the war still has on the Korean people
today,” said Col. James T. Barker, the 2nd CAB commander.
Lieutenant Col. Michael Eggers, the joint duty
officer for the United Nations Command Military
Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division move through a mountain pass south of Wonju, South Korea in 1951.
gees were able to penetrate U.N. lines
from the rear. On Jan. 7, U.N. forces
feared an enemy encirclement and the
engagement resulted in North Koreans
capturing the city and driving U.N.
forces to retreat approximately eight
miles outside of its perimeter.
Lieutenant Gen. Matthew Ridgway,
the 8th Army commander during the
Korean War, declared the importance
of controlling Wonju was “second only
to Seoul,” and vowed to re-take the city.
Thus the second battle was planned.
During the early morning hours
of Jan. 8, the 23rd Regimental Combat
Team under the command of Col.
Paul L. Freeman made an advance to
recapture Wonju. Soldiers from the
23rd RCT were able to sneak their way
within yards of Hill 247, a vantage point
three miles outside of the city.
The 23rd RCT took the hill, but
North Korean forces were now alert to
an enemy presence.
North Korea troops were dispatched
to out-flank the incoming U.N. troops,
thereby driving them back. Numerous
attempts were made by U.N. troops to
Armistice Commission and the guide for the tour,
provided an extensive history of the Korean War at
each historical site along the tour.
“I hope that Soldiers who come on this tour get a
better understanding of why we are here and that it
isn’t just the U.S. and ROK helping to keep the peace
here on the Korean peninsula, but that it’s a concerted
effort through the United Nations,” said Eggers. “I also
hope they realize that all of the troops here in Korea
are still relevant to contributing to the safety and security
here on the peninsula so that we can continue to
work towards setting up a peaceful agreement to end
the fighting.”
Courtesy DoD
re-capture the hill and on Jan. 17, they
were successful. With Hill 247 successfully
under U.N. control, North Korean
forces were driven out of Wonju and
U.N. troops were able to establish positions
along the 37th parallel.
The 23rd RCT went on to fight
another decisive battle at Chipyeong-ni
Feb. 13-15.
The battles at Wonju were only two
in a series of battles that eventually allowed
U.N. forces to take the offensive
and recapture Seoul during Operation
Ripper in March 1951.
2nd CAB tours DMZ to commemorate start of Korean War
Story by and photo by Cpl. Tim Oberle
2nd CAB Public Affairs
Soldiers from 2nd CAB tour the North Korean Infiltration Tunnel Number Three June 20 near the demilitarized zone.
The Soldiers returned to Camp Humphreys with
a better knowledge of the more than 60-year tension
that rests between the north and south.
“I was amazed at the amount of historical knowledge
that Lieutenant Colonel Michael Eggers and the
rest of the UNCMAC staff possessed about Korean
War,” said Barker. “Throughout the tour the entire
staff here took really good care of us and I thank them
for their hospitality.”
Units who wish to schedule a tour of the DMZ with
the UNCMAC can contact Eggers at DSN 734-8067 or
010-8995-8515 or email dmzeduc&orientpgm@korea.
army.mil.

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July 8, 2011 News
Soldiers serve the local community by volunteering time
Satomi Nunoo, a spouse with 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, works with other volunteers to paint a fence June 28 at the Aeshin Children’s Center in Dongducheon.
Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Brown
1st HBCT Public Affairs
Spending the only sunny day of the week painting a
fence may not sound like the most fun in the world, but
for the Soldiers and Family members of 1st Battalion,
15th Field Artillery Regiment, the brief break from the
rainy monsoon season was an opportunity for a project
that’s long overdue its time.
“This is a project in the making,” said Chap. (Capt.)
Everett Zachary, 1-15 FA, of Knoxville, Tenn. “We
actually started planning this project last fall, but the
weather and North Korea weren’t cooperating.”
Though many improvements to the Aeshin Chil-
The 2nd Infantry Division will conduct
range operations every working
day in Area I and III beginning July 1
to support M4, M16 and M9 weapons
qualification for incoming personnel.
“Soldiers being assigned to the 2nd ID
who do not have an up-to-date weapons
card will have 30-days upon arrival to
qualify with their individually assigned
weapons,” said Capt. Robert Howland,
the senior battle captain on Camp Red
Cloud. “This helps 2nd ID Soldiers adhere
to the `Fight Tonight` motto.”
Soldiers and supporting units will
utilize ranges in their area of operation.
“Generally, small arms ranges will
be used, for example, North Star near
Camp Stanley and Apache and Shea
near Camp Casey,” said Howland.
All Soldiers who attend the range will
be accompanied by their first-line supervisor
and will have to attend Prelimi-
dren’s Center are planned, painting the fence is the first
step in what Zachary calls the “Asian Beautification
Project.”
According to Zachary, each month volunteers from
the 1-15 FA community will spend a day at the children’s
center working on area beautification projects.
“They [Aeshin Children’s Center] have volunteers
that will do other things, but this project, in particular,
seemed to have fallen through the cracks so we stepped
up to fill in the gap,” said Zachary.
Specialist Joshua Barney, from Heyward, Calif., and
a chaplain’s assistant with 1-15 FA, said the unit worked
with the children’s center administrators to establish a
list of priorities of repairs to the facilities.
“We go over there [Aeshin Children’s Center] about
once every other month to celebrate birthday parties,
nary marksmanship Instruction specific
to their weapon system and prequalify
using an Engagement Skills Trainer 2000
system.
“I think that PMI’s are a good training
tool,” said San Antonio native Spc.
David Aa Duncan, an information technology
specialist with the Division Special
Troops Battalion. “Using the EST
2000 system also enforces basic rifle
fundamentals.”
A list of personnel who plan on attending
a range must be submitted to
the unit running the range no later than
the last working day of the week prior to
the range.
Ranges in Area I will be run by 1st
Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 210th
Fires Brigade and Division Special
Troops Battalion.
While the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
will conduct ranges in Area III.
but we wanted to do something more,” said Barney.
“I think these kinds of projects are important for two
reasons,” said Barney, “first of all it helps get Soldiers
connected to the community through service which
helps strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance; and secondly,
it helps to improve the imp ression the community has
of the U.S. Soldiers.”
Among the volunteers was Satomi Nunoo from Tokyo,
Japan, wife of Sgt. Emmanuel Nunoo, Bravo Battery,
1-15 FA.
“I have al ways wanted to volunteer so right now I
have time and it’s nice to be out helping people,” Nunoo
said.
The 1-15 FA community hopes to complete the
fence and be ready to begin their next beautification
project by the middle of July.
2nd ID conducts continuous range qualifications operations
Story by Sgt. Mark A. Moore II
Assistant Editor
A Soldiers takes aim at a 300-meter silhouette target in order to zero his M16 rifle during a range qualification in Korea.
Pfc. Brittany Loupe
Coordination between Area I and
Area III range personnel can be made
allowing 2nd CAB Soldiers to attend
ranges in Area I.
“The individual units will remain responsible
for providing transportation
to and from the ranges and meals for the
Soldiers,” said Howland.
Ranges will not be conducted on
weekends, Warrior Family Days, federal
holidays, or during Warrior University.

News
2nd CAB Wildcard Battalion shoots to thrill, plays to kill
Story and photo by Cpl. Tim Oberle
2nd CAB Public Affairs
The 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, also known as the Wildcards,
stationed at K-16 Air Base held a door-gunnery
qualification exercise June 3-6 at Bisung Range, near
Yangpyeong, South Korea.
During the four-day exercise the entire Wildcard
Battalion successfully qualified using the M240 machine
gun.
To qualify the gunners had to complete both a day
and night portion, using night vision goggles during
the latter.
“Our gunnery qualifications are usually done twice
a year, but because the turn-over rate for Soldiers here
in Korea is so high, we conduct the qualifications more
often,” said Capt. Derrick Zantt, the battle captain during
the exercise. “Mimicking the crawl, walk, run system,
our gunner crews first had to fire from the ground
then fire during the day from the air and finally at night
from the air using NVGs.”
“Not only did our crews qualify on the M240, but
they also got a chance to conduct some training using
the M139 Volcano Mine Dispensing system and the
Bambi Bucket to put out range fires,” added Zantt.
The Bambi Bucket is a large bucket filled with water
WASHINGTON – Bronze campaign
stars are now authorized for Servicemembers
who have served in Iraq since
Sept. 1, 2010, or in Afghanistan since
Dec. 1, 2009, Defense Department officials
announced.
The new campaign stars, worn on the
Iraq and Afghanistan campaign medals,
recognize service during Operation New
Dawn in Iraq and the Consolidation III
campaign phase in Afghanistan.
Operation New Dawn began Sept. 1,
2010, marking the official end of Operation
Iraqi Freedom and U.S. combat operations
in Iraq. It marked a a new focus
on advising, assisting and training Iraqi
security forces.
The Consolidation III campaign in
Afghanistan began Dec. 1, 2009, the date
President Barack Obama committed to
sending 30,000 additional troops to Af-
and slung from a helicopter that is then dropped on a
fire.
It is used most often by fire-fighting crews to extinguish
forest fires.
“We also had a chance to use the Bambi Bucket to
put out some fires on the range,” said Zantt. “Occasionally
when you are dealing with live ammunition, small
fires will start on the range and for safety reasons the
range has to shut down for two hours. To make sure
we didn’t waste any time during the down time we de-
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A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, hovers over
the range during door gunnery qualifications June 4 at the Multi-Purpose Range Complex near Pocheon, South Korea. During the
four-day exercise, the entire battalion cycled through both day and night portions of the gunnery tables.
ghanistan with a plan to begin drawing
down that force in July.
The services will announce implementing
instructions to their members
about wear and appearance of the new
campaign stars.
Servicemembers who have qualified
for the Iraq Campaign Medal and Af-
http://www.2id.korea.amry.mil/programs/askthedcsm
ghanistan Campaign Medal may display
a bronze campaign star on their medal
for each campaign phase in which they
participated.
A silver campaign star is issued in
lieu of five bronze stars.
Six other campaign phases were previously
identified for Iraq, and three in
5
cided to give our crews a chance to train on the Bambi
Bucket.”
As part of the Good Neighbor Program, the unit
stopped firing explosive munitions at 10 p.m.
“It was our first time firing the Volcano at night and
it went extremely well,” said Zantt.
“Most importantly we reaffirmed our partnership
with the Republic of Korea range personnel at Bisung
which is vital to our mission’s success here on the peninsula,”
he said.
DoD announces Iraq, Afghanistan campaign stars wear
Story by Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
Bronze campaign stars are now authorized for Servicemembers who have served in Iraq since
Sept. 1, 2010, or in Afghanistan since Dec. 1, 2009.
Afghanistan.
In Iraq, they are:
– Liberation of Iraq, March 19 to
May 1, 2003
– Transition of Iraq, May 2, 2003 to
June 28, 2004
– Iraqi Governance, June 29, 2004 to
Dec. 15, 2005
– National Resolution, Dec. 16, 2005
to Jan. 9, 2007
– Iraqi Surge, Jan. 10, 2007 to Dec.
31, 2008
– Iraqi Sovereignty, Jan. 1, 2009 to
Aug. 31, 2010
In Afghanistan, the previously identified
campaign phases are:
– Liberation of Afghanistan, Sept. 11
to Nov. 30, 2001
– Consolidation I, Dec. 1, 2001 to
Sept. 30, 2006
– Consolidation II, Oct. 1, 2006 to
Nov. 30, 2009
The Defense Department first authorized
campaign stars for service in Iraq
and Afghanistan in April 2008.
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Staff Sgt. Jennifer Bunn
Capt. Craig Markiewicz, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team,
leads his company’s float during the Warrior Country BOSS Parade July 1 on Camp Casey. The HHC Family Readiness
Group and Soldiers decorated the Humvee in red, white and blue and won the $500 first prize for the best float.
Sgt. Michael J. Dator
Pfc. Kara Buckner, a vocalist assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division Band, performs a rock song July 1 as
part of the Freedom Festival held near the Camp Casey Golf Course.
Sgt. Michael J. Dator
Samuel Gwon, age 6, watches while a balloon twister creates a rubber sword, July 1 during the Freedom Festival held on Camp Casey.
Sgt. Michael J. Dator
Sgt. 1st Class James R. Persell, the brigade fire support planner for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st HBCT, 2nd ID, chows down on a slice of
pizza during a food-eating contest held July 1 as part of the Freedom Festival on Camp Casey. Persell’s team placed second and won a $200 check.
Freedom Festival
2nd ID Soldiers and Family members
celebrate independence of nation
Story by Sgt. Michael J. Dator
Editor
Each year Soldiers in the U.S. and those stationed overseas,
celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with an evening with
friends, Family members and good food. Independence Day is
a time to reflect on the freedom’s we enjoy and to remember
those who fought and died for those freedoms.
With the sweet scent of cotton candy and the smoky remnants
of roasting barbecue in the air, Soldiers and Family
members of the 2nd Infantry Division celebrated America’s
declaration of independence from Great Britain with Freedom
Festivals held July 1 at camps Casey and Humphreys.
“Freedom Fest is meant to kick-off our 4th of July celebrations
for the four-day weekend,” said Steven F. Toepper, the
community activities manager for United States Army Garrison
Red Cloud. “General Tucker gave the Soldiers a half-day
today so they could bring their Families out to celebrate the
holiday at the beginning of a long weekend as opposed to at
the end of one.”
The Freedom Festivals were put together through the efforts
of the United States Military Installation Command, the
Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers and the Morale, Welfare,
and Recreation Office. More than 90 Soldiers from 210th
Fires Brigade and 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team helped in
coordinating and executing the event.
The Warrior Country BOSS Parade kicked-off the festivities
on Camp Casey. The procession included stilt-walkers,
traditional Korean nanta drummers and an Area I USO truck
throwing candy into the hands of anxious children.
Various booths featuring carnival games and activities were
set up along the golf course parking lot on Camp Casey. A
roaming mariachi band performed Mexican themed music to
crowds of onlookers and various displays were set up for automobile
and motorcycle enthusiasts.
Later in the evening, the Area I BOSS sponsored a team
food-eating contest followed by a variety-music performance
featuring live-music from members of the 2nd ID Band. A
fireworks display signaled a patriotic end to the festivities.
“This is my first time seeing what Americans do during Independence
Day,” said Kyung-hee Smith, a newlywed military
spouse in the 2nd ID. “I grew up in Korea, and my grand parents
told me stories of what it was like during the Korean War.
“It’s good to see everyone come together and celebrate
something special like freedom,” she said.

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July 8, 2011 Community
TDY travel advisory
2nd ID Soldiers and Family members
going on TDY are advised not to
book hotel lodging or rental car reservations
through online sites such as:
hotels.com, priceline.com, orbitz.com,
ect. Lodging or rental car reservations
must be made through the Defense
Travel System at your local Commercial
Travel Office when available.
Booking directly through rental car
agencies or hotels via their Web site or
telephonically may be permitted when
CTO or DTS is not available.
For more information contact Sgt.
1st. Class Daniel Coleman at DSN 732-
7488.
Finance hours
The Camp Casey finance office located
in Bldg. 2440 is open 9:30 a.m.-
4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., and closed Thursdays.
The Camp Stanley finance office located
in Bldg. 2245 is open 9:30 a.m.-
4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., and closed Thursdays.
The Camp Red Cloud finance office
located in Bldg. 267 is open 9:30 a.m.-3
p.m., Fridays.
Family members allowed to
eat in Area I dining facilities
Military Family members are permitted
to eat in all dining facilities on
Area I installations as part of a 60-day
trial, except Camp Casey’s Iron Horse
Café. The Iron Horse Café will not participate
because it’s operating above 100
percent capacity.
Family members will pay the exist-
Warrior NeWs Briefs
ing rates based on the pay grade of their
sponsor.
Contact your local Area I dining facility
for current rates.
For more information, call Chief
Warrant Officer 4 Frederick Wood at
DSN 732-6586.
Hovey post office closed
The Camp Hovey Post Office, Bldg.
3808, will be closed until Sept. 30 for
renovations.
The 2nd Platoon (Postal) of the 19th
Human Resources Company at Camp
Casey anticipates reopening for business
at Camp Hovey Oct. 1.
In the interim, customers should use
the Post Office in Bldg. 3001 at Camp
Casey. It is open Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.-
5 p.m., Thursday from 1-5 p.m., and
Saturday and training holidays from 10
a.m.-1 p.m.
For more information, call 730-
4767.
Vehicle inspection site
The Area I vehicle inspection office
has moved from Camp Mobile to the
Auto Skills Shop Bldg. 2230 on Camp
Casey. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-
7 p.m., Wed.-Sun.
For additional information contact
the Camp Mobile Auto Skills Shop at
DSN 730-6028.
New Yongsan PT run
routes
The following roads at Yongsan
Garrison will be closed Mon. - Fri.
from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. due to Physical
Readiness Training: all roads on Camp
Coiner through 8th Army Drive; 8th
Army Drive to the fire station; and X
Corps Boulevard to 3rd Division Road
through the Commissary.
Garbage violations
Dumping garbage brought from
off-post in collection points on Area
I installations is strictly prohibited by
order of Col. Hank Dodge, U.S. Army
Garrison Red Cloud and Area I commander.
Violators will be punished.
Bowling center closure
Camp Red Cloud Lanes will be
closed July 11-12 for lane screening, recoating
and maintenance. The facility
will remain open and only the bowling
lanes will be closed.
For more information, call 732-
6930.
Area I - Humphreys shuttle
A shuttle bus service is now running
between Area I and Camp Humphreys
Mon. - Fri., except U.S. holidays.
One trip leaves Casey daily at 6 a.m.
and Red Cloud at 6:50 a.m., and arriving
at Humphreys at 9 a.m.
Another bus running the opposite
direction leaves Humphreys at 6 a.m.,
and arrives at Red Cloud at 8 a.m. and
Casey at 9 a.m.
The return trip from Humphreys
departs at 5:15 p.m. and arrives at Red
Cloud at 7:15 p.m. and Casey at 8 p.m.
Another bus departs Casey at 5:15
p.m. and Red Cloud at 6 p.m., and arrives
at Humphreys at 8 p.m.
Chapel ServiCe TimeS
Camp Red Cloud
Protestant:
11 a.m. Sunday
Catholic:
9 a.m. Sunday
KATUSA:
7 p.m. Sunday
COGIC:
12:30 p.m. Sunday
Camp Casey
At Stone Chapel
Protestant:
10 a.m. Sunday
At Memorial Chapel
Gospel:
11 a.m. Sunday
KATUSA:
6:30 p.m. Tuesday
At West Casey Chapel
Protestant:
10 a.m. Sunday
Catholic:
Noon Sunday
LDS Bible study:
7:30 p.m. Thursday
LDS Worship:
4 p.m. Sunday
Camp Hovey
At Hovey Chapel
Catholic:
9:30 a.m. Sunday
Protestant:
11 a.m. Sunday
KATUSA:
6:30 p.m. Tuesday
At Old Hovey Chapel
Bldg. 3592
Orthodox:
10 a.m. 1st, 3rd Sunday
At Crusader Chapel
Protestant:
11 a.m. Sunday
Camp Stanley
Protestant:
10 a.m. Sunday
Gospel:
12:30 p.m. Sunday
Camp Humphreys
At Freedom Chapel
Catholic:
9 a.m. Sunday
Protestant:
11 a.m. Sunday
Church of Christ:
5 p.m. Sunday
Gospel:
1 p.m. Sunday
KATUSA:
7 p.m. Tuesday
Points of contact
Camp Red Cloud:
732-6073/6706
Memorial Chapel:
730-2594
West Casey:
730-3014
Hovey Chapel:
730-5119
Camp Stanley:
732-5238
Camp Humphreys:
753-7952
Movies
Prices: $5 for first run movies. $4.50 for regular releases.
Children 12 and under: be $2.50 and $2.25 respectively
Camp Casey
Show times: Mon. & Wed. 7:30 p.m.
Fri. & Sun. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Sat. 3:30, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
July 8: Bad Teacher (2)
July 9: Cars 2 / Bad Teacher
July 10: Cars 2 / Water for Elephants
July 11: Bad Teacher
July 13: Jumping the Broom
July 15: Transformers 3 (2)
July 16: Transformers 3 (2)
July 17: Water for Elephants / Priest
July 18: Transformers 3
July 20: Priest
Camp Red Cloud
Show times: Mon.-Sun. 7 p.m.
Fri. 7 & 9 p.m.
July 8: Green Lantern (2) / Fast Five
July 9: Something Borrowed
July 10: Water for Elephants
July 11: Hoodwinked 2
July 12: Cars 2
July 14: Bad Teacher
July 15: Bad Teacher (2)
July 16: Jumping the Broom
July 17: Priest
July 18: Water for Elephants
July 19: Something Borrowed
July 21: Transformers 3
Camp Hovey
Show times: Mon.-Sun. 7 p.m.
July 8: Something Borrowed
July 9: Hoodwinked 2
July 10: Bad Teacher
July 12: Something Borrowed
July 14: Transformers 3
July 15: Jumping the Broom
July 16: Priest
July 17: Transformers 3
July 19: Jumping the Broom
July 21: Horrible Bosses
Camp Stanley
Show times: Sun., Mon. & Thurs. 7 p.m.
Wed. & Sat. 7 & 9 p.m.
Fri. 9:30 a.m., 7 & 9 p.m.
July 8: Something Borrowed (2)
July 9: Green Lantern / Water for Elephants
July 10: Green Lantern
July 11: Something Borrowed
July 13: Transformers 3 (2)
July 14: Cars 2
July 15: Priest / Something Borrowed
July 16: Jumping the Broom / Bad Teacher
July 17: Bad Teacher
July 18: Jumping the Broom
July 20: Horrible Bosses (2)
July 21: Priest
Camp Humphreys
Show times: Mon.- Fri. 6:30 & 9 p.m.
Wed., Sat. & Sun. 3:30, 6:30 & 9 p.m.
July 8: Cars 2 / Bad Teacher
July 9: Cars 2 (2) / Bad Teacher
July 10: Cars 2 (2) / Bad Teacher
July 11: Bad Teacher (2)
July 12: Water for Elephants (2)
July 13: Something Borrowed (2)
July 14: Something Borrowed (2)
July 15: Transformers 3 (2)
July 16: Hoodwinked 2 / Transformers 3
July 17: African Cats / Transformers 3
July 18: Transformers 3 (2)
July 19: Jumping the Broom (2)
July 20: Priest (2)
July 21: Priest (2)