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Soldiers with 1-44th Air Defense Artillery haul a Patriot launcher down the road during a Commander’s Cup event at Suwon Air Base. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Gretchen N. Goodrich

President’s proclamation Daegu community explores traditional markets

honors troops’ spouses A foreign festival-
goer chops herbal
Army News Service medicine at the
Yangnyeongsi Herb
Military spouses embody the courage, Market Festival in
nobility of duty, and love of country that Daegu. There were
inspire every American. On Military Spouse many hands-on
Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and activities includ-
wives who support their spouses in America’s ing free medical
Armed Forces during times of war and examinations and
peace. treatment by herbal
The legacy of military spouses began doctors, wrapping
when colonial Americans were fighting herbal medicine
for independence. Martha Washington and exhibition and
boosted the morale of her husband’s troops herbal food tasting.
by visiting battlefields and tending to the For more coverage
wounded. Since then, members of our see Page 26. — U.S.
Armed Forces have served our Nation Army Photo By Jang
accompanied by the steadfast love and Jin-young
support of their spouses and families.
While our men and women in uniform

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8th U.S. Army arrives in Shanghai, China
8th Army Public Affairs
SHANGHAI, China — More than 40
members of 8th U.S. Army arrived Shanghai,
China Tuesday. It was the largest group of
U.S. military to enter the country in recent
history.
China invited the 8th United States Army
Band, part of the 8th U.S. Army based in
Korea to participate in of the 2008 Shanghai
Spring International Music Festival which
ends May 3.
Twenty-two bands from all over China,
South Korea, Malaysia, Japan and Australia
also participated in the event.
The purpose of the festival is to foster
understanding of different cultures through
the performance of music.
April 30 the band participated in a
parade through Shanghai for the opening
ceremony. The 8th United States Army Band performs during a parade for the opening ceremony of the
Crowds of people stood along the route 2008 Shanghai Spring International Music Festival in Shanghai, China April 30. The band
and waved flags and cheered when the band will also perform at a concert held at Zhengda Indoor Stadium at Fudan University, Shanghai.
marched by. — U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Fay Conroy
“It was a very positive- there were a lot of
smiles and there was a good bit of cheering,” to see the 8th Army Band as well. Spc. Jae Jung, logistic supply, Headquarters
said Sgt. Maj. Mark Eister, Sergeant Major “That was my first time to see the band Company, 2nd Infantry Division, who is one
for the 8th Army Band. walking through the streets. I was very of the 10 support personnel accompanying
For some of the Soldiers who accompanied proud of them. It allowed the Army to get the band.
the band on the trip, it was the first for them closer to the civilians through music,” said
May’s Noncombatant Evacuation
exercise offers medical incentives
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dental Cleanings at Dental Clinic #2 and #3: May 17, 9 a.m. – 4:30
The 18th Medical Command is offering medical incentives for p.m. NOTE: Appointments for May 17 cleanings are available now.
participants in this month’s Courageous Channel 08-01 exercise Call 736–4779 for appointment.
for noncombatant evacuees. Services will include: Pet registration Area III: USAG Humphreys ECC
or pet chipping services for pet owners, dental cleanings for retirees Pet registration and pet-chipping: May 15, 5–7 p.m. and 16
and spouses of retirees only, Zostavax (Shingles Vaccine) for those 17 May 16–17, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. NOTE: Pets will receive chip
60 years of age and older, and Pneumococcal Vaccine for those 65 implants at Osan AFB Vet Clinic.
years of age and older. Zostavax (Shingles Vaccine) and Pneumococcal Vaccines: May 17, 9
Area I: USAG Red Cloud Evacuation Control Center: a.m.–3 p.m.
Pet registration and pet chipping: May 15, 5–7 p.m. and May 16–17, Dental Cleanings at Humphreys Dental Clinic: May 17, 9 a.m.–4:30
8 a.m. –7 p.m. NOTE: Pets will receive chip implants at CRC p.m. NOTE: Appointments for May 17 cleanings are available now.
Vet Clinic. Call 753–6559 for appointment.
Zostavax (Shingles Vaccine) and Pneumococcal Vaccine: May 17, 9 Area IV: Camp Walker ECC
a.m.–3 p.m. Pet registration and pet-chipping: May 15, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. and May
Camp Casey ECC 16–17, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. NOTE: Pets will receive chip implants at
Zostavax (Shingles Vaccine) and Pneumococcal Vaccine: May 17, 9 Walker Vet Clinic.
a.m. – 3 p.m. Zostavax (Shingles Vaccine) and Pneumococcal Vaccines: 17 May 17,
Area II: Yongsan Garrison Collier Field House 9 a.m.– 3p.m.
Pet registration: May 15, 5–7 p.m. and May 16-17, 8 a.m. – 7 Dental Cleanings at Walker Dental Clinic: May 17, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
p.m. NOTE: Appointments for May 17 cleanings are available now. Call
Zostavax (Shingles Vaccine) and Pneumococcal Vaccines: May 16-17, 764-4307 for appointment.

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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the mili-
tary police blotters. These entries may be incom-
plete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Simple Assault; Curfew Violation; Inves-

tigation revealed at 2347 hrs, 27 APR 08, Victim
#1, while performing CPP duties, was attempting
to stop Subject #1 from walking away from USAG-
Stanley walk in gate when Subject #1 grabbed Wit-
ness #1 and attempted to push him adjacent to a
club in Uijeongbu. Subject #1 then fled the scene.
Victim #1 sustained no injuries. At 0330 Hrs, 28
APR 08, Subject #1 was located after a command
directed alert and was apprehended by MP and
transported to the USAG-Casey PMO where he
was administered a PBT with a result of 0.056%
BAC. Subject #1 was processed and released to
his unit and instructed to report at 1300 Hrs, 28
APR 08. Investigation continues by MPI.

AREA II: Wrongful Disposition of Government

Property (USFK Safety Decal); Subject #1 removed
his USFK Safety Decal and improperly disposed it
at Yuksam-Dong. JI rendered a written statement
admitting to the offense. Subject #1 was processed
and released to his supervisor. All information was
forwarded to the USAG-Yongsan vehicle registra-
tion office. Subject #1 has no previous reports of
lost safety decals. This is a final report.

AREA II: Wrongful Destruction of Government

Property; Person(s) unknown, by means unknown,
threw a brick through the rear window of Victim
#1’s GOV which was legally parked, secured and
unattended adjacent to BLDG #2040. Damages
to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of a shattered
window. A search of the area for subject(s) and/or
witness(es) met with negative results. Victim #1
rendered a written sworn statement attesting to
the incident. ECOD is unknown. Investigation
continues by MPI.
AREA III: Larceny of Government Property; Inves-
tigation revealed on 07 NOV 07, Victim #1 stored
her TA-50 in Person(s) Related’s room while attend-
ing school at USAG-Henry. At 1900 Hrs, 13 NOV
07, Subject #1 removed Victim #1’s TA-50 items
which were secured and attended from Person(s)
Related’s room. Person(s) Related’s released the
items to Subject #1 without prior authorization from
Victim #1. Witness #1 and Witness #2 conducted
an inventory of Subject #1’s TA-50 where Victim
#1’s bear suit jacket was recovered. Subject #1
was escorted to the USAG-Humphreys PMO
where she was advised of her legal rights, which
she waived, rendering a written sworn statement
denying the offense. Subject #1 was processed
and released to her unit. Victim #1 and Person(s)
Related’s rendered written sworn statements at-
testing to the incident. This is a final report.
Visitors to one of Korea’s many E-Marts, like this one in Seoul, can sample and purchase Korean cuisine in the store’s grocery section. E-Mart
also sells clothes, toys and household goods, providing abundant shopping opportunities. — U.S. Army Photo By Edward Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
Fashion events (May 3-12)
The Seoul Fashion Center in Seoul Business Agency invites USFK
members and their families to experience Korean fashion shopping
culture and events: Dongdaemun Market Spring Event (May 3-
12), 4-8 p.m. Outdoor performance, outdoor fashion show and
other events; Dongdaemun Fashion Market, May 3-12, 11 a.m. to
6 p.m.; Dongdaemun Wholesale Shopping Street and Flea Market
around Stadium; Dongdaemun Fashion Designer’s Fashion Show,
May 9, 7-9 p.m.; Outdoor Fashion Show; Dongdaemun Fashion
Festival Dance Contest, May 10, 6-8 p.m.; dance contest open
to anyone and dance groups. Seoul Fashion Center will provide
buses for round trip bus and Seoul night view tour from May 1-3.
The Seoul city government will provide free bus transportation
for large groups of Servicemembers and their families who want
to visit the 2008 Dongdaemun Spring Shopping and Fashion
Festival through May 12.Groups must have more than 20 people
to be eligible for the bus service and be assigned to one of the U.S.
Army Garrison-Yongsan installations within Seoul. Organizations
interested must call An at 738-5212 to arrange transportation.
Wild Tea Fest (May 21-25)
The Hadong Wild Tea Festival takes place in Chasibaeji (Korea’s
first tea cultivation site) area surrounding Ssanggaesa Temple in
Hwagae-myeon and Doyoji, Baengnyeon-ri, Jingyo-myeon area
in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. Hadong, nestled between
Mt. Jirisan and the southern coast, is most breathtaking during
the Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival. The best climate and soil
for tea cultivation is in the area surrounding Ssanggaesa Temple in
Hwagae-myeon as well as Doyoji, Baengnyeon-ri, Jingyo-myeon,
which is well-known for its excellent hand-produced tea: Workers
gather the leaves of wild tea plants that grow between rocks in the
steep valleys and them dry the leaves three to seven times. Green
tea from Hadong is famous for its deep aroma and taste, which
are only in wild tea leaves. The Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival
is held annually at the peak of the green tea season, showcasing
various programs and the opportunity to taste Hadong green tea.
Visitors can gather wild tea leaves, experience wild tea farm life,
and participate in a temple-stay program. For more information,
visit www.tour2korea.com

AREA IV: Damage to Government Property; Wit-
ness #1, operating a GOV, noticed smoke coming
from the engine compartment and pulled over to
the emergency lane on the side of the expressway.
A local Fire Department truck was behind Witness
#1’s vehicle and extinguished the fire. All pas-
sengers were removed without any incidents or
injuries, and transported to USAG-Daegu (Walker)
via another shuttle bus. ECOD is unknown. This
is a final report.
AREA IV: Curfew Violation; At 0029 Hrs, 01 MAY
08, Subject #1 was observed by Witness #1 enter-
ing Gate #4. Subject #1 was apprehended and
transported to the USAG-Daegu (Walker) PMO
where he was administered a PBT with a result
of .140% BAC. Subject #1 was also administered
series of FSTs, which he failed. Subject #1 was
not advised of his legal rights due to his suspected
level of intoxication and released to his unit. At
1300 Hrs, 01 MAY 08, Subject #1 reported to the
USAG-Daegu (Walker) PMO where he was ad-
vised of his legal rights which he invoked. This
is a final report.
Hi Seoul Festival (Through May 11)
Starting with the opening ceremony on the evening of May 4,
the Hi Seoul Festival will kick off with fireworks and artistic
performances. Every night of the festival, a light show called the
“Gala of Eight Colors” will invite people to enjoy a colorful dance
party in Seoul Plaza. The theme of this May’s Hi Seoul Fest is the
city’s palaces. The five palaces in Seoul will house various programs
under the name “Palace Kaleidoscope.” At Gyeongbokgung
Palace, the Grand Palace of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910),
people can learn about the life of King Sejong, the fourth king
of Joseon. Deoksugung Palace, located across the City Hall, will
be the “Palace of Crossover” and will feature modern concerts
and art flea markets. Gyeonghuigung Palace will feature royal life
and a musical performance in the evening. At Changdeokgung
Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace, Korean traditional
performances can be enjoyed. Location: Seoul Plaza, five Palaces
of Seoul (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace,
Deoksugung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Gyeonghuigung
Palace), Cheonggyecheon Stream. For more information, visit
www.tour2korea.com
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, www.hotelnet.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
Chassabal Fest (Through May 12)
Mungyeong Ceramics Exhibition Hall in Jinan-ri, Mungyeong-
eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do holds its annual
Chassabal Festival through May 12. At this year’s event, visitors
will have the rare opportunity to see traditional Korean tea bowls,
which are known for their modest, unadorned beauty. This festival
is held in Mungyeong, the birthplace of the chassabal tradition.
The celebration will showcase tea bowls from across the nation.
Visitors will see the tea-drinking etiquette practiced in countries
around the world, including a demonstration of urasenke,
procedures for drinking traditional Japanese tea, as well as a
traditional Chinese tea ceremony. At the International Ceramics
Exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate and
compare tea bowls from around the world with those from
Mungyeong. Mungyeong is the only place in Korea that produces
and fires bowls in traditional kilns. The festival also consists of
hands-on programs, including making traditional pottery; lighting
the fire in a traditional kiln; creating mosaic tea bowls; roasting
tea; playing folk games; making straw crafts and natural dyeing.
Visitors will also have an opportunity to purchase traditional tea
bowls at affordable prices. Visit www.tour2korea.com
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MAY 9, 2008 AREA I
Maj. Gen. McDonald visits Red Cloud
Maj. Gen. John McDonald, Installation Management Command deputy commander, receives a briefing from Camp Stanley Warrior Readiness Center commander, Capt. Alex Glade, while visiting
the facility, April 28 as part of a visit to USAG-RC. From left to right are Steve Saxby,Camp Stanley Deputy installation coordinator, Brig.Gen. Al Aycock, IMCOM-Korea Commanding General, Col.
Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC garrison commander and Master. Sgt Lorenzo Hilliard, Camp Stanley, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Office. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
2ID FRG briefed during roundup on Casey
by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
(This is part one of a two part story to be
run in the May 16 edition of the Morning
Calm Weekly.)
USAG-CASEY—U.S. Army Garrison-
Red Cloud Family Readiness Groups received
a detailed briefing April 30 in the USAG-
Casey Digital Conference Center. The
briefing consisted of a roundup of 14 topics
about subjects ranging from the current
USAG-RC calendar to noncombatant
evacuation operations. More than 100 FRG
officials and quests attended.
“I want to say ‘thank you’ to all the Family
members, Family Readiness Group leaders,
commanders, command sergeant majors and
leaders of the division plus stockholders,” said
Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan, 2ndInfantry
Division commander, during his opening
remarks. “This demonstrates how important
it is to Soldiers and Families in your presence
today, and it demonstrates we are doing all
we can to take care of our people in our
division.
“Korea is in a transformational state. All
it takes is for you to go down to USAG-
Humphreys and see the changes being
made there.”
Subjects prompting the most questions
were theater health support, TRICARE
Prime in Korea, and family member dental
support.
Lt. Col. Sharon McKiernan, deputy
commander for clinical services, 18th
Medical Command, gave the briefing about
theater health support.
“We are providing armistice health care,
dental care, veterinary services (military
working dog care; food inspections),
preventive medicine (wellness education and
services; commercial vendor inspections)
medical maintenance, and medical logistics
support to U.S. Forces Korea service
members, Department of Defense civilians,
Family members, and retirees,” McKiernan
said. “We are the only Army tactical medical
unit responsible for providing ‘peacetime-
like’ health care.”
18th MEDCOM’s hospital and clinics
are command-directed to ignore command
sponsorship status to include clinics in
USAG-RC, McKiernan explained.
“We seek to treat all Family members of
active duty personnel,” McKiernan said.
Converting the 121st General Hospital to
a Combat Support Hospital, and converting
the 168th Area Support Battalion to a
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Multifunctional Medical Battalion, resulted
in the loss of more than 200 clinical officer
and enlisted authorizations, explained
McKiernan.
“Transformation created a significant
gap in the ability of the 18th MEDCOM
to continue providing armistice health
care to U.S. service members, Department
of Army civilians, and Family members,”
McKiernan said. “The commanders of the
8th Army and the U.S. Army MEDCOM
decided to establish a more ‘normal’ medical
structure for Korea; a structure leveraging
defense health program resources, while
also establishing standard medical business
practices that would ensure appropriate
clinical staffing based on beneficiary
population.”
Korea’s new medical department activity
will continue to utilize defense health
program resources for armistice healthcare,
McKiernan explained.
“The majority of clinical personnel will be
borrowed from the 121st Combat Support
Hospital and the 168th Multifunctional Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan, 2nd Infantry Di-
Medical Battalion,” McKiernan said. vision commander, delivers opening remarks
“Additional noncombat clinical and clinical during the 2nd Infantry Division Family Readi-
ness Group Roundup in USAG-Casey Digital
—See Roundup, Page 7— Conference Center April 30. — U.S. Army
Photo By Jim Cunningham
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News & Notes
USAG-Red Cloud to
Host Town Hall Meeting
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC
commander, will host a town hall meeting
June 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Briefing is at the
USAG-Casey Theater, Bldg. S1817.
Volunteer to support
2009 Presidential Inauguration
Army is looking for 200 Volunteer Reserve
Component Soldiers (USAR, TPU, IMA,
IRR, ARNG, or Retiree Recall) that want to
volunteer to support the 2009 Presidential
Inauguration in Washington, DC. Sourcing
this event at 100 percent is a top priority.
For more information contact creighton.
larson@conus.army.mil
ACAP Counselor Position
Vacancy
ACAP counselors provide direct ACAP
services to transitioning military personnel,
Army civilians, and their family members.
Position requires a Master’s Degree or
equivalent and two years experience. For
more information call: 730-4033.
Substance Abuse Training Classes
Make-up mandatory substance abuse
class for all nonsupervisory personnel at
USAG-RC will be conducted as follows:
21 May 08 (Substance Abuse Education)
Part 1 (1300 -1430, BLDG 58 Second
Floor) 23 May 08 (Drug Testing, EAP, RRP)
Part 11 (1300- 1400, BLDG 58 Second
Floor) This is the final class being offered
at USAG-RC for this FY. Civilian nonsuper-
visors will have to travel to USAG-Casey to
meet the requirement if they do not attend
these sessions. A record of training is being
maintained to track all personnel who fail to
attend training. For more information call:
732-7873.
Spouses Orientation Program Schedule
The Spouses Orientation Program dates
are May 13 at USAG-Casey and May 20
at USAG-RC. This is a mandatory brief.
For more information call: 732-5883.
Women’s Professional Development
Symposium
The Annual Women’s Professional Devel-
opment Symposium takes place May 27, 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the USAG-Casey Digital
Conference Center. Call 732-6273 for more
information.
HQ IMCOM Centralized
Mentoring Program
Be a mentor, help develop well-rounded
managers at the mid or senior level by
grooming high potential emloyees to as-
sume higher levels of responsibilities. Men-
tees from GS-11—13. For more information
call: 732-9063.
Harvard Strategist Program
Harvard Strategist Program is a one year
degree producting program open to all
Army active competitive category captains.
For more information call: 732-7015.
Join the ROCKS, Inc.
Morning Calm Chapter
Join the ROCKS Inc. as we award our
Scholarship recipients and enjoy an after-
noon of Mentorship with fellow Officers.
May 17 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Social Hour)
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Dinner and Award Presen-
tation) At The Underground, Yongsan Gar-
rison, attire is Business Casual. For more
information call: 732-6933.
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USAG-RC Civilians receive
substance abuse training
by Jack Loudermilk handling of ammunitions or explosives; or
USAG-RC Public Affairs be responsible for health care. Additional
positions may be designated, Chong
(This is part two of a two part series about said, but must be approved by Major
substance abuse training from May 2 edition Army Command, Department of
of the Morning Calm Weekly.) Army and DOD.
Chong also explained the major difference
USAG-RED CLOUD— All Soldiers between military and civilian testing is
are required to submit to random drug civilians are not usually observed directly.
screenings. Civilian employees, however, Anyone testing positive is immediately
are only required to participate in random suspended from their duties; receives an
drug testing when serving in a “Testing immediate clearance suspension, and denied
Designated Position.” A TDP employee access to SCI. These individuals, Chong
refusing to be tested when so required is said, are normally detailed to another Wearing specially designed goggles to mimic
subject to the full range of disciplinary position while their cases are reviewed, the coordination affects of alcohol consump-
action, including removal, said Song Chong, and the employee could be suspended tion, Charlton Park attempts to ‘walk the line’
USAG-RC’s Installation Biochemical indefinitely. during substance abuse awareness train-
Testing coordinator. Disciplinary options include reassignment, ing April 25 at USAG-RC Education Center.
The above is one of several briefed suspension, change to lower grade, or — U.S. Army Photo By Jack Loudermilk
to a group of American and Korean removal. Chong said illegal drug use is not
nonsupervisory civilian employees during a handicap as defined by the Americans and is administered at the company level.
the final half of a with Disabilities Act “The questionnaire takes no more
three-hour class and “Last Chance than 30 minutes to complete. It provides
on substance
“Anyone testing positive is immedi- Agreements” are no commanders a unit profile they would
abuse April 29 in longer required. not necessarily notice during day-to-day
USAG-Red Cloud’s ately suspended from their duties; To help reduce operations.”
Education Center. the number of Okuda said the URI helps commanders
receives an immediate clearance
“This is the first potential problems, assess the status of their unit’s human
suspension, and denied access
year to split the or identify areas relations readiness.
mandatory three-
to SCI. These individuals are nor- needing attention, “It enables them to make smarter
hour training into A D C O ’s R i s k decisions by pinpointing prevention and
two sessions In an mally detailed to another position Reduction Program intervention based on the needs of their
attempt to be more
while their cases are reviewed, and is a commander’s Soldiers. They lead more effectively by being
accommodating p ro g r a m , w h i c h able to assess the well-being of their unit. It
to employees’ the employee could be suspended depicts 14 high-risk also helps to strengthen collaboration with
other work behaviors. installation agencies.”
c o m m i t m e n t s ,” High-risk The URI provides “valuable information
Song Chong, USAG-RC’s
explained Wayne behavior rates are to significant and critical responses to
Installation Biochemical
Johnson, director visually displayed alcohol and other drug use, unit cohesion,
o f U S A G - RC ’s Testing Coordinator for commanders self-perceptions and personal relationships,
Alcohol and Drug on a shot group, financial problems, suicide, crimes,
Control Office. explained Cheri verbal and physical abuse, and the Army
Johnson pointed Okuda, RRP environment,” Okuda explained. “The URI
out several myths and coordinator. is for informational purposes. It identifies
facts related to drug and alcohol abuse. “From this, the commander can decide issues of personal safety and well-being,
“Only time can sober up a person,” Johnson which action to take to solve behavioral on-the-job information, Soldier well-being,
said. problems,” Okuda said. “The program focuses and unit readiness.”
In the final half, employees are introduced on effective use of installation resources The final segment focused on services for
to three additional ADCO programs: Risk and coordinates effort between agencies the employee.
Reduction, Army Substance Abuse, and using the Installation Prevention Team to Gloria Prince, education specialist and
Employee Assistance. implement effective interventions.” employee assistance program coordinator
In the Army Substance Abuse Program, The purpose of the RRP is to reduce for ADCO, said the EAP is all about the
Chong explained the TDPs, Department high-risk behavior in Soldiers; train leaders employee. I am not a counselor. I am a
of the Army civilian employee positions in identifying and reducing high risk factors; coordinator. If you, as an employee, need
identified by Department of Defense are identify and target high risk behaviors for assistance for a drug or alcohol related issue,
subject to random drug testing. prevention; promote risk reduction as a it’s my job to get you help.”
“TDPs are characterized by their critical prevention strategy; prevent unhealthy and “We have only two types of referrals:
safety or security responsibilities as they destructive behaviors; and increase Soldier management and self,” Prince said. “And
relate to the mission of the DoD; and and unit readiness, Okuda said. any time you need my help, your time away
regulations require a minimum 50 percent “We use the data to identify high-risk from work is not charged to your leave. It’s
of the TDP’s to be tested per year,” Chong areas and recommend intervention and your supervisor’s duty to support EAP; it’s
said. action plans. Once the commander decides EAP’s duty to support you.”
TDPs are employees holding positions on an action plan, we help implement ADCO provides direct supervision,
that may, among other requirements, the plan and follow-up with a unit risk management, and administration over
authorize them to carry a firearm; transport inventory.” all nonclinical personnel and programs;
passengers at least weekly; drive a vehicle Leaders and the Installation Prevention program management and customer service
weighing more than 26,000 pounds or Team work together with unit trainers. issues; guidance on alcohol and drug related
transport hazardous materials; or require During the process, results of the regulations and policies; and conducts
a top-secret clearance or have access to intervention/prevention are evaluated and command briefings and reports.
sensitive compartmented information. adjusted, as needed. “All civilians must be trained during the
They also may be in positions that Another useful tool, Okuda said, is a 53- fiscal year, and we have spread the training over
require the control or extinguishing of fires item anonymous questionnaire designed to the course of several months in order to be as
and/or rescuing people endangered by fires; screen for high-risk behaviors and attitudes user friendly as possible,” Johnson said.
MAY 9, 2008
Col. (P) David Teeples, 2nd Infantry Division
assistant division commander for support,
gives the remarks for the USO Virtues and
Friends of the USO Appreciation Banquet
in the USAG-Casey Warriors Club April 30.
— U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
2ID, USAG-RC remember Holocaust
by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD – The 2nd
Infantry Division and U.S. Army Garrison-
Red Cloud remembered the tragic events
of World War II with a Holocaust
Remembrance day program May 2 at the
Command General’s Mess.
Guest speaker for the program was
William Alexander, 2ID Museum director
and supervisory curator/division historian,
who presented slides documenting some of
the atrocities committed during World War
II and the years following, including the
Cambodian genocide during the 1970’s and
the Yugoslavian conflict of the 1990’s.
“The national theme for Holocaust
Remembrance Day is ‘do not stand silent:
remember Kristallnacht’,” said 1st Lt.
Heather Peterson, G1 Plans and Operations,
in reference to a 1938 incident where
the Jewish community in Germany were
persecuted and taken to concentration
camps in the thousands.
Roundup
support personnel, military and civilian, will
form an enduring and stabilized workforce
that can ensure continuity of care and
maintenance of U.S. standards.”
Near term MEDDAC hiring actions,
include a triage nurse for the USAG-Casey
clinic and a TRICARE representative,
two physicians and nursing assistants for
the Camp Stanley clinic, and a physician
assistant for USAG-Red Cloud.
“Once USFK and KORCOM collapse
into two major hubs, the 18th MEDCOM
can reduce the size of the medical
workforce and medical infrastructure,
while maintaining the ability to care
for the population assigned to Korea,”
McKiernan explained. “Consolidation into
two hubs, Humphreys and Daegu, will reap
efficiencies in human resources and medical
infrastructure without compromising
AREA I
Virtuous Soldiers, friends of USO
lauded during banquet at Casey
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG - CASEY—More than 130
Soldiers and 22 schools of the Dongducheon
area were lauded April 30 during a banquet
held by the United Services Organization to
celebrate the virtuous deeds and friendship
existing between USAG-Casey and the city
of Dongducheon.
“This is a celebration of the human spirit,”
said Col. David Teeples, 2nd Infantry
Division assistant division commander for
support.
“The name of this program is so
appropriate: The USO Virtues Development
Program. It is, in fact, the development of
moral excellence. This program helps young
Korean students learn the English language
through virtues that transcend cultures,
races and religion.”
During his invocation Chaplain (Lt.
Col.) Charles Jackson, Eighth Army deputy
command chaplain, said at this point in
our history everybody should stand in awe
at how cruel and evil people can be to each
other.
“We are shocked at how easily we
are deceived to dehumanize others and
desensitize ourselves to their pain,” Jackson
said. “We stand aghast for the most part that
the world was silent during this atrocity as
the result of political expediency. The prayer
is we will not forget.”
Spc. Ayan Mobley, Human Resources
specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, then delivered a poem, ‘Growing
Old in Rome,’ followed by a recounting of the
events that took place in Kristallnacht by Sgt.
Gary Davis, automation noncommissioned
officer, Headquarters 2X.
During his speech, Alexander said the
holocaust was a sordid past in our history
and many of the details surrounding the
event were not taught when many students
attended high school.
quality of care, or access to care.”
Questions were raised about emergency
room care and what improvements were
expected to be made.
“Right now the only emergency room
in Korea is the emergency room in 121
Hospital,” McKiernan said. “Because of
specific requirements needed to have an
emergency room, we cannot call any of our
other clinics an emergency room. We have
urgent care available at the outlying clinics,
but we do not have an emergency room.
People with true emergencies, especially
if they are a distance from the clinic at
Humphreys should be accessing the outlying
hospitals for emergency services. We still
need to work out how we will transition.”
The events calendar for the months of
May through August was presented by
Lt. Col. Mike Martin, 2ID G3, Training.
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The program opened with an introduction the modern business world,” Kang said.
and opening remarks given by James Allen, Those lauded included 34 Soldiers of
USAG-Casey USO director. the 302nd Forward Support Battalion, two
“Our program tonight is to recognize Soldiers of the 1-72nd Armor Regiment, 30
friends and supporters Soldiers from the
of the USO and 1st Brigade Special
especially commanders “This is a celebration of the Troops Battalion,
and command two Soldiers from
sergeants majors, human spirit.” Headquarters,
volunteer instructors, Headquarters
school administrators, Col. (P) David Teeples, 2nd Infantry Battalion Fires, nine
and teachers who Division assistant division commander Soldiers from 1-
supported the fall term for support. 38th Field Artillery,
of the USO Virtues 27 Soldiers from
Program,” Allen said. 6-37 Field Artillery,
Allen’s introduction was 21 Soldiers from
followed by remarks made by Kang, Tae 2nd Battalion/9th Infantry Regiment,
Won, superintendent of Dongducheon and eight Soldiers from the Forward Target
Yangju Education Office. Acquisition Battery 333 and five Soldiers
“The virtues program helps students from USAG-RC.
learn the language they need to survive in
“Today I want to give everyone an
overview about the holocaust because a lot of
people still don’t know about it,” Alexander
said. “The problem is those who don’t study
history are doomed to repeat it, and after
witnessing some of the genocide in the world
over the last 15 years, we need to study.”
A l e x a n d e r a l s o d i s c u s s e d 2 I D ’s
involvement in the holocaust and the
rescue efforts after the end of World War II
in which 2ID participated.
“The division played a major part in
the liberation of the Jews at the end of the
second world war,” Alexander said. “We will
never forget the holocaust and the genocide
that occurred and is still occurring today.”
Alexander was presented with a certificate
of appreciation by Lt. Col. Wanda Chatman,
2ID Equal Opportunity chief, following his
speech.
“We can all make a difference if we live by William Alexander, 2ID Museum director,
the golden rule, dignity and respect for all,” discusses the holocaust as guest speaker at
Chatman said. “Regardless of race, regardless USAG-RC’s Holocaust Remembrance Day,
of religion, we should all think about dignity May 2, at the Command General’s Mess.
and respect every day.” – U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
from Page 5
Morgan explained Warpath Zero on the
calendar beginning May 19 and ending with
a Climer Award May 22 to the group.
“Warpath Zero is an opportunity for the
division to introduce new members to the
team who will transition in the summer,”
Morgan said. “Staff alone will consist of
23 lieutenant colonels transitioning to 16.
This is the turnover occurring, and it does
not include battalion commanders and
command sergeant majors. This is what
Warpath Zero is.”
Presenting the calendar to the delegates
of the FRG during the meeting was to
provide some transparency to the number of Lt. Col. Sharon McKiernan, deputy com-
events taking place not only in USAG-RC, mander for clinical services, 18th Medical
but also in all three areas represented at the Command, gave the briefing about theater
meeting to give predictability and balance health support during the 2ID Family Readi-
for Soldiers and Family members. ness Group roundup April 30. — U.S. Army
Photo By Jim Cunningham
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Garrison to test NEO

procedures next week
By USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The garrison will test its

ability to move families and other noncombatants out of Korea
during an exercise here May 15-18.
Exercise Courageous Channel is a semi-annual readiness
event to rehearse noncombatant evacuation operation, or
NEO, procedures.
“The U.S. military conducts noncombatant evacuation
operations all around the world,” said Jeffry Waye, plans and
operations officer at U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Directorate
of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security. “Any time there
is war, natural disaster, or political instability, the U.S. military
can be called upon to evacuate U.S. citizens.”
The U.S. State Department declares the NEO and the U.S.
military assists. If a NEO is declared, the U.S. government
will order DOD-affiliated noncombatants to evacuate. “There
is no choice; they must leave,” Waye said.
During Courageous Channel, the U.S. military estimates
Installation Management Command Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. John A. Macdonald (right) listens to USAG-Yongsan about 13,000 family members will process for evacuation,
commander Col. Dave Hall (center) at the K-16 Air Base K-Kottage. Looking on are (left to right): Julie Climer, the senior K-16 spouse;
Waye said. More than 6,000 of these are in Area II.
Brig. Gen. Al Aycock, IMCOM-Korea Commanding General; and Lt. Col. Thomas Climer, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation commander.
— U.S. Army Photo By David McNally
Following highlights general procedures during next week’s
exercise:

IMCOM deputy commander Evacuation Control Center

tours K-16, Yongsan Garrison
by David McNally Base as tours begin to normalize Korea-wide.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs “There are a lot of great things happening at K-16 Air
Base these days,” Hall said. “We got positive feedback
K-16 AIR BASE — Installation Management from the boss.”
Command officials toured facilities here April 29. Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation has funded
Installation Management Command Deputy a new indoor swimming pool for the installation.
Commanding General Maj. Gen. John A. Macdonald Construction is set to begin next month and projected
and key staff members were in Korea for a staff assistance to be finished by October.
visit from IMCOM headquarters in Arlington, Va. “That’s a $750,000 investment in the quality of
The staff is inspected USAG-Red Cloud and USAG- life for this installation,” said USAG-Yongsan FMWR
Humphreys, but Macdonald traveled with IMCOM- Director Paul Robinson.
Korea Commanding General Brig. Gen. Al Aycock to K-16 Air Base also has a unique “all-in-one”
each area to meet with community members and local community activity center that serves the population
commanders. of more than 1,000 U.S. Soldiers with a chapel, library,
Macdonald is a former Korea region director and a arts and crafts center, meeting rooms, bowling alley, food
veteran of the 2nd Infantry Division. court and education center.
“We wanted to show him what he hasn’t seen,” said The five-story facility opened in 2006.
USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall. “At K-16 Macdonald visited the community’s “K-Kottage”
Air Base that means the new unaccompanied housing – a gathering place for noncommand sponsored Family
facility that opened last summer and the planned Members. He met with a group of spouses and their
commissary and proposed child development center.” children and asked many questions.
Hall said because K-16 Air Base is an enduring facility The general also met with local Defense Commissary
— one that will remain after Yongsan closes — officials Agency officials at the site of a proposed K-16
are planning for the future. commissary. Currently, K-16 community members
Command sponsorship will be a reality at K-16 Air must travel one hour to either Camp Humphreys or
Yongsan Garrison to shop
for groceries.
Garrison officials have
officially requested the
Army to support a small
commissary to support the
K-16 community. The issue
is still pending a decision.
After departing K-16 Air
Base, the officials flew to
Yongsan Garrison, where
they toured ne w five-
bedroom quarter upgrades,
automated pedestrian gate
installation and the planned
school expansion project on
South Post.
“Overall is was a positive
experience,” Hall said. “We
Installation Management Command Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. John A. Macdonald met our goal of sharing all of
(left) sees some of Yongsan’s renovated housing units with Housing Management Specialist the progress we have made in
Jackie Cho. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Im Jin-min the garrison.”
An Evacuation Control Center at Collier Field House on
Yongsan South Post will process noncombatants during three
time periods:
n 5 p.m. to midnight May 15
n 8 a.m. to midnight May 16
n 8 a.m. to midnight. May 17
Processing procedures
nNoncombatants should coordinate with their unit NEO
wardens and report to the center with ID cards, passports, and
completed NEO packets.
n Processing time is about 30 minutes, depending on the
time of day. Before school, lunchtime and after work are peak
times for noncombatant processing.
n Taking families to the EEC is not required, provided
sponsors have their families’ original ID cards and passports
when they process.
n  Single, dual-military and Emergency Essential Civilians
with Family members under 18 must designate an escort for
minor children as part of their Family Care Plan, which should
be included in the NEO packet. In those cases, the escort must
process, not the military or EEC sponsor. The escort must have
the children’s NEO packets and original ID cards.
Traffic adjustments
n  On South Post, Williams Avenue by Collier Field House
will be closed to all traffic not destined for NEO.
n Non-NEO traffic transiting Gate 17 will be directed
around the ball fields via Vaughn Avenue. Traffic signs will
direct noncombatants around the baseball diamonds, past
the hospital entrance, and past the southern traffic barrier on
Williams Avenue into the NEO parking area.
Pets
n  Pet owners do not have to bring their pets to the EEC.
However, during an actual NEO, pets will be processed. (Pets
smaller than 25 pounds can accompany owners as “carry-on”
luggage. Pets over 25 pounds will be evacuated later.)
Dental exams, immunizations
n  Dental exams and cleaning appointments will be
provided to Retirees and their spouses once they have been
validated at the ECC. Dental officials will provide validation
May 16. Once validated, Retirees and their spouses can
receive treatment May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Yongsan
Dental Clinics 2 or 3. Retirees can make appointments now
by calling 736-7096 or 736-5799. In addition, shingles and
pneumococcal immunizations will be available for Retirees 5
p.m. to midnight May 16 and 8 a.m. to midnight May 17.
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News & Notes
Puddle of Mud, Saliva Concert
The rock bands Puddle of Mudd and Sa-
liva will perform 7 p.m. May 16 at the Main
Post Club parking lot. They are touring
South Korea as part of an MWR Enter-
tainment program. The concert is free and
open to the public.
2008‘Masters’BowlingTournament
Yongsan Lanes and the Korea Inter-ser-
vice Bowling Association will hold the
2008 “Masters” Bowling Tournament May
24-25. Bowlers must qualify by May 18
through any local USBC league or any
bowling center’s qualifying rounds. Entry
fee is $50. The last-chance qualifier will
be held May 18 at 11 a.m. at Yongsan
Lanes. For information, call 723-7830.
Free Golf Clinic
A free golf clinic is 10 a.m. to noon Satur-
day at the Seongnam Golf Course. PGA
professionals will be on hand to provide
personalized advice on improving your
game. In addition, professionals will assist
with video swing analysis, launch monitor
and demo clubs upon request. No reser-
vation is required. Call 736-3483.
K-16 Events
n Sunday is Ladies Night at the K-16
Bowling Center. Bowl three games and
get one game free with free shoe rental.
n An outdoor movie marathon is 7 p.m.
to midnight at the K-16 Community Ac-
tivities Center. The movie are free, and
Better Opportunities for Single and Unac-
companied Soldiers representatives will
serve popcorn, drinks and hot dogs for a
nominal fee.
Seoul City Tour
A Seoul City Tour is offered through the
Moyer Community Activities Center 10
a.m. May 17. Cost is $10 and the tour fin-
ishes at approximately 6 p.m.
Commissary Early Bird Shopping
The Yongsan Commissary will test the
early bird shopping hours starting June
3. The store will open 7-10 a.m. Tuesday
through Friday only for shoppers purchas-
ing 15 items or less. For information, call
738-7446.
Smoking Cessation Classes
The 18th Medical Command Health
Promotions Office holds monthly smok-
ing cessation clinics consisting of four,
one-hour group sessions. For units with
groups of 10-15 people, an instructor
can arrange sessions at your organiza-
tion. For information, call 736-6693/3029.
Become an Inspector General
The 8th U.S. Army Inspector General has
immediate openings for officers wanting
to become inspector generals. Vacan-
cies are for majors and branch-qualified
captains. Positions can be for up to two
years with command sponsorship. For in-
formation, call 725-6739 or 723-4006 or
e-mail to edwin.hogan@korea.army.mil or
michael.mahoney1@korea.army.mil.
94th MP change of command
The 94th Military Police Battalion invites
the community to its change of command
ceremony 9 a.m. June 10 at Lombardo
Field. Lt. Col. Donnie Thomas will pass
command to Lt. Col. Matthew Coulson. In
addition, the battalion will hold an organi-
zation day May 16 at Collier Field House
to bid farewell to its commander, deputy
commander and command sergeant ma-
jor. For information, call 724-6305.
AREA II THE MORNING CALM
Health promotion coordinator creates
awareness of healthy life choices
by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Helping
people make healthy life choices is not just
a job for Sun Gaskey; it’s her passion. And
she’s taking her message to the community by
stepping up awareness of health promotion
topics to help people make healthy life
choices.
“If people don’t know how to manage
stress or anger, live an unhealthy life style
and drink a lot, it’s all connected,” said
Gaskey, the health promotion and fitness
coordinator for U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan. “Eventually, in the future, you
will see the effects of all these problems,
medically and mentally.”
Gaskey partnered with Vanessa Mitchell,
USAG-Yongsan Army Substance Abuse
Health Promotion and Fitness Coordinator Sun Gaskey (middle) explains materials to Sgt. 1st Class Eric
Program coordinator, at the Main Exchange
Parter, 8th U.S. Army, during an information awareness campaign April 30 at the Main Exchange. Gaskey
April 30 to deliver their messages personally
partnered with Vanessa Mitchell (left), U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Army Substance Abuse Program co-
to community members. “We plan to do
ordinator, to help people make healthy life choices. — U.S. Army Photo By Kenneth Fidler
this each month presenting different health
promotion topics,” Gaskey said. If someone answered yes to two or more Gaskey said she was happy with the
They made available literature on alcohol of the questions, then Mitchell will send response from those who completed the
abuse, stress and anger management, them information. “I feel that there may informal survey and took informational
sexually transmitted disease prevention, and be a problem and they may need to seek materials.
fitness programs. assistance,” she said. “Many people responded, and I know
Mitchell and Gaskey asked people to Capt. Uche Heyward, of the USFK some people may be experiencing problems,
complete a short, four-question, informal Protocol Office, stopped by the table and but just don’t know how to talk about it,”
survey of their alcohol use patterns. thanked Mitchell and Gaskey. Gaskey said. “I know one individual who
“Most people say they don’t drink,” “It’s a great thing to do, especially if you did the survey may have had problems
Mitchell said. “I hope that’s true, and if so, have Soldiers who may have problems,” connected with stress management, anger
that’s good news to me. But we also know Heyward said. “That way, they have the management and depression. So I asked him
that there are people who may need help, facilities and support and point them in the to take my phone numbers and told him to
and we’re here for them.” right direction.” call me. I’m here to help.”
Junior Scouts do good deed for expectant mothers
Decorated linens part
of Bronze project
by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Four Girl
Scouts from Junior Troop 22 presented
decorated blankets and burp cloths to
expectant mothers at the Family Care Center
May 2.
The Family Care Center provides
temporary lodging for patients requiring stays
at the 121st Combat Support Hospital.
Kayla Putnan, 11, presented the gift to
Phaedra King, who is 35 weeks pregnant. The
Scouts decorated the items themselves.
“I’m really appreciative,” King said. “For
the Girl Scouts to come by and bring these
items is really, really nice because sometimes
you get so lonely and bored. I’m really grateful
for what they’ve done.”
The Scouts had been working on this
project since October 2007. For their efforts,
they earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award, Junior Troop 22 Girl Scouts present expectant mother Phaedra King with blankets and burp cloths at the
the highest achievement possible for a Junior Family Care Center May 2. The Girl Scouts are (from left to right) Kayla Putnan, Isabell Murray, Gabi
Girl Scout. Moreau and Allie Rios. — U.S. Army Photo By Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
“I like giving gifts. You get a caring heart
Junior Girl Scouts, said the girls worked hard “I thought it would be nice to have the
and it makes you feel really nice,” said Isabell on this project. “And to see all that work come Girl Scouts to come down here and actually
Murray, 11, one of the four Scouts. to its fruition is just great,” she said. present the gifts themselves as opposed to
Putnan, who had presented the gift, said,” Brenda McCall, special actions officer just leaving a couple of bags,” McCall said.
I feel really good helping somebody. It helps for the Directorate of Family and Morale, “I think this teaches ladies at a young age
you to be a Good Samaritan.” Welfare and Recreation, helped arrange the that giving back to the community makes
Mischa Moreau, the troop leader for the event. you feel good.”
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COMMUNITY PROFILE • Ana Videtto

USAG-Yongsan’s Equal Employment Opportunity program manager

by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
Wattanaporn “Ana” Videtto is the
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Equal
Employment Opportunity program
manager. She arrived in September to build
a garrison program designed to provide an
environment free of unlawful employment
discrimination for all U.S. civilian
employees. Her program is based on federal
laws and includes the EEO complaint
program, affirmative employment program
and special emphasis programs. The
latter advocates changes to overcome
barriers that restrict equal employment
opportunities for women, minorities and
individuals with disabilities.
What is the most important aspect of the
program?
as a military equal opportunity advisor
twice. I was sent to Aberdeen Proving
Ground (Md.) after the sexual harassment
allegations case in 1996. I stayed there for
two years. Later, from 2003-2005 at Fort
Hood, I worked in the EO office. I retired in
2005 and stayed at Fort Hood as a civilian
in the EEO office.
Why do you like EEO so much?
I was brought up in the Army to
work by the rules. Though my MOS was
administrative specialist, I worked in areas
such as inspector general and military
intelligence and was used to following a
strict set of rules. When I moved into this
work, I have seen the other side that is
totally different. We have to deal with a lot
of emotions and feelings. I started looking
at things from a different perspective,
started looking at what impact certain Kenneth Fidler

To me, for the EEO program to
be meaningful, we need to do more
prevention work. When people come to
file a complaint, usually the damage is
already done. The more people involved
in the program, we will be able to educate
the workforce. Not just because the law
requires it, but because every single one
of us ... we are all responsible for how we
conduct ourselves, how we do our jobs, how
we interact with everyone and contribute to
a positive working environment. Everyone
needs to have a commitment to make this
program the program that we want – to
treat everybody equally and look at our
people based on their merits. Everybody
must be involved to make our working
environment better.
How long have you been involved in this
business?
When I was active-duty Army, I served
actions and situations have. So, I have a
better understanding of even the smallest
perception of discrimination or unfair
treatment, what impact it has on other
people. I try to look at EEO as something
we must do as a proactive measure to
prevent discrimination before it happens.
Because once the damage is done, it’s very
difficult to go back and rectify the issue.
How does the system generally work?
Someone comes in with a complaint. In
order for people to file an EEO complaint,
two things must occur. First, the action
that happened must be related to their
jobs, their benefits for the job, or terms
and conditions of their jobs. Then, that
action needs to be on the basis of EEO
law, such as discrimination on the basis
of race, color, gender, sex, national origin,
religion, or EEO reprisal. So those two
things need to occur. When they come in,
we try to get people to feel comfortable
to talk about the situation. We explain
their rights and responsibilities. We spend
time explaining the process. We also try
to resolve it. Sometimes we can resolve
it through communication. Sometimes,
employees don’t feel like they can talk to
their supervisors on certain issues, and we
try to resolve it through mediation or EEO
counseling. If that doesn’t work, we issue a
notice – right to file – to the employee that
they have 15 calendar days to file a formal
complaint if they choose to. At any time, we
can always settle the complaint. If not, then
it goes to an investigation process.
It can seem daunting.
It’s t h e l a w. No o n e w a n t s a n
uncomfortable working environment.
That’s why it’s so important for people to
get involved and be proactive to create and
maintain healthy working environments.
Ana Videtto
Position: Equal Employment Opportunity
manager, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan,
since September 2007.
Career highlights: 20 years active-duty
Army. Administrative specialist, inspector
general’s office, military intelligence units,
equal opportunity, first sergeant. Served
two tours in Korea; retired from active duty
in 2005 at Fort Hood and joined federal
service in the EEO career field.
Yongsan is a unique place where people are
more close-knit.
What would you like to add?
To me, to be able to make an impact
on the people and the environment, that’s
a perk to the job. Even though I had to
start everything from the ground up, I feel
that every day I come to work, I’m doing
something that is worthwhile.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
The Rolack Family our community that we are willing to work with youth from all over

T
he family of Staff Sgt.
Christopher and Antoinetta
Rolack was named the runner-
up of the Association of the U.S. Army
Rubbermaid-Irwin Volunteer Family
of the Year for 2007. Rolack, of 8th
U.S. Army, and Antoinetta have eight
children: Chrische’ (15), Chrischel
(14), Crishauna (11), Crisheena (10),
Christiana (8), Christopher (7), Christian
(4) and Christal (3).
Where do you volunteer?
Army Community Services, South
Post Chapel, Girl Scouts, Child and
Youth Services
How many hours a week?
Together, more than 40.
Why do you volunteer?
As community members wanting
the best for our family, we believe in
investing in the community in which
will live, work and play. It is important
to teach our children that it is our
responsibility to make a positive impact
in our environment. We have to show
together to make our community a place
of choice where we enjoy living, working
and playing. We have to be active and not
just speak about what to do but do it. We
have eight children who are very active in
the community with our children so if we
have to be with our children it is easy to
help others that are there. It is easy to share
the knowledge we have. We enjoy being
positive mentors in the community and in
our organizations.
Why is volunteering important?
Volunteering is important because it is
an opportunity to share in the community.
It is an opportunity to teach your children
that we all have a positive impact in our
community. We have a responsibility to
make our environment better.
What do you like about the place you
volunteer?
(As told by Antoinetta) I like empowering
young girls into becoming successful,
confident young women in society. I
enjoy meeting with our sister Korean Girl
Scout Troop learning about their culture.
We enjoyed watching the girls interact
the world during the
International Leadership
C a m p. In t h e A r m y
Family Team Building,
it is such a joy to watch
spouses in the infancy
stage progress through all
the levels of Army Family
Team Building. It is like
watching your infant grow
up. It is so amazing. I
also enjoy volunteering on
Hospitality Community
during the noon Gospel The Rolack Family: (lower left) Christal and Christian; (middle from
Ser vice, as the Seoul left) Chrishauna, Christiana and Christopher; (top three from left)
American Middle School Chrischel, mom Antoinetta and Chrisheena. Not pictured are dad
Student Advisory Council Christopher and daughter Chrishe. — U.S. Army Photo By Sgt.
p r e s i d e n t , a n d R e d Wesley Pollet
Cross babysitting class
instructor. Chrische’ and Chrischel volunteer
Christopher coaches for CYS basketball with the younger Girl Scout Troops as
for the older girls and the 3-4 year olds, well as assist with Sunday School and
5-6 year olds, 9-10 year olds, T-ball and Vacation Bible School. They both helped
soccer. Christopher is a strong youth sports with Red Cross babysitting classes.
advocate. The programs are here for our Crishauna, Crisheena and Christiana
families, but the only way they can be help younger Girl Scout members, and
offered is because of volunteer coaches. That they all enjoy singing in the choir.
has a big impact on the community. Christopher II, Christian and Christal
all sing in the noon Gospel service.
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USAG-Yongsan’s ACOE Prize
I
f all goes according to plan, Thursday,
May 8, I will stand with the U.S. Army
Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Richard A.
Cody, in the Pentagon to receive a trophy
and commemorative flag to signify that U.S.
Army Garrison-Yongsan is a 2008 Army
Communities of Excellence winner.
Our third place victory has won the
community a $750,000 prize, which we
plan to reinvest into making Yongsan even
better.
I cannot begin to tell you how honored
I am to be the commander of such a great
community.
The Army Communities of Excellence
competition is the gold standard for
installation management. It’s not a beauty
contest. It measures how well the Garrison
staff and support offices meet the needs of
our community members.
A lot of very hard work went into
making this day a reality. The nomination
process is vigorous.
In March 2007, the garrison leadership
met for an important off-site strategic
planning conference at K-16 Air Base. They
nailed down a road map to communicate
the Garrison’s mission, vision and values.
Our Plans, Analysis and Integration
chief, Barry Robinson, took the lead in
writing the nomination packet. He gathered
all of the charts, metrics and data together
that show what processes the Garrison has
in place to meet our stakeholder’s needs.
The Garrison staff that supports the
Yongsan community and eight other
installations in this area is made up of
more than 1,200 people. We are a staff of
professional Korean and American civilian
employees, Korean Augmentation to the
U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Soldiers who
work day in and day out to keep you the
community member satisfied.
Last October, we met as an organization
for an employee town hall meeting.
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At that town hall meeting, we talked
about what makes a garrison good. We
talked about customer satisfaction. We
talked about “how” to make us better.
In November, the Department of the
Army sent an inspection team to validate
our processes. They were impressed. We
were told that our stakeholder-Garrison
interaction was excellent.
We then signed the Yongsan Army
Family Covenant with you!
The covenant is our promise to recognize
that the strength of our Army comes from
the strength of our Army Families.
“We are committed to providing Soldiers
and Families a Quality of Life that is
commensurate with their service,” says the
promise we made. “We are committed to
providing our Families a strong, supportive
environment where they can thrive.”
To me, our success in the ACOE
competition validates our commitment
to you, the community members. Our
commitment to you is what makes the
Army Family Covenant a reality:
“We are committed to improving Family
readiness by:
n  Standardizing and funding existing
Family programs and services
n  Improving Soldier and Family
housing
n  Ensuring excellence in schools, youth
services and child care
n  Expanding education and
employment opportunities for Family
members”
Our victory means we’re on the right
track, making the right decisions. We are
serving a great community. I am proud to
live and work in one of the top three U.S.
Army communities in the world. I hope
you are too. PAID ADVERTISING
If you would like to suggest how we can best use that
$750K to spend wisely on community-oriented programs,
please contact me at usagyongsanhotline@korea.army.mil.
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Courageous Channel Evacuation Control Center operating hours

Area ECC 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May

I Casey/CRC 1700-2400 0800-2400 0800-2400 Closed

II Collier 1700-2400 0800-2400 0800-2400 Closed

III Humphreys/
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IV Carroll 1700-2400 0800-2400 0800-2400 Closed

George
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V Osan ECC 1600-2400 1600-2400 0900-2400 Closed

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VI Kunsan ECC 0800-1500 Closed Closed Closed

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Army legal services addresses Separation Agreements

by Capt. Elinor J. Kim
Yongsan Client Legal Services
If a husband and wife decide to live
apart prior to divorce, there are many issues
that should be resolved. The creation of a
separation agreement is one way to help
resolve some of these difficult issues.
A separation agreement is a contract
between a husband and wife addressing key
issues that should be resolved before living
apart – for example, division of property,
division of debts, alimony, child support,
and custody of children. A separation
agreement is legally binding, and can be
enforced by courts. Some or all of the
agreement may be included in a final divorce
order.
Clarifying Common Misconceptions
• A separation agreement is not a
divorce and does not end your marriage.
Until an appropriate court issues a final
decree or order of divorce, the parties
remain married. Accordingly, certain legal
obligations of marriage remain, despite the
separation agreement. For example, the
parties cannot remarry, and are still subject
to any applicable laws concerning adultery
(which, for service members, is punishable
under the UCMJ).
• You cannot force your spouse to
sign a separation agreement. Both people
involved must agree on the specifics of the
contract, and they must both willingly sign
the agreement. If there are issues that the
husband and wife cannot come to agreement
on, a separation agreement may not be
possible.
• A separation agreement is usually not
required in order to get a divorce. However,
it provides clear, legally enforceable ground
rules for the parties while they live apart,
and may make obtaining a divorce later on
simpler, faster, and cheaper.
Common Issues Resolved Under a
Separation Agreement
The most significant issues covered
by a separation agreement are division of
property, division of debt, spousal support,
and child support and custody.
One important decision included in most
separation agreements is how the spouses will
divide their property. This includes personal
property (cash, cars, clothes, furniture,
appliances, small items, etc.), real property
(land, houses, etc.), and intangible assets
(bank accounts, investments, insurance
policies, etc.). Once the agreement is
executed, the property should be divided in
accordance with the agreement. This may
require updating the appropriate documents
and transactions to transfer property from
one person to the other (particularly with
vehicles, real estate, investments, bank
accounts, and other major assets).
Equally important to the division of
property is assigning responsibility for debts
accumulated during the marriage. The
separation agreement should clearly state
which spouse is responsible for each debt
incurred during the marriage. Even with
the separation agreement, both spouses
remain liable for the debt. However, if the
responsible spouse fails to pay, and the other
spouse ends up paying as a result, the paying
spouse may be able to sue the responsible
spouse for reimbursement.
 Spousal support is another issue that
can be addressed in a separation agreement.
Service regulations (and, frequently, state
law) require service members to provide
adequate financial support to their spouses
while they are living apart. If the spouses
have a separation agreement that specifies an
amount of support, the specified amount is
usually considered adequate by the military.
For this and other reasons, it is best that
the separation agreement clearly state the
amount and duration of support. Under
the laws of most states, court-ordered
spousal support following a divorce lasts for
a certain term of months, or until the spouse
remarries or dies (whichever occurs first).
Perhaps the most important and stressful
issue a separation agreement can help
resolve is that of child custody. Common
types of custody arrangements include
sole custody, joint custody, or some mix of
physical and legal custody. In a sole custody
arrangement, one parent becomes the
primary caretaker of the child, and the other
parent retains the right to regular visitation.
Joint custody, theoretically, has the child in
question spending 50% of his or her time
with each parent (though this is usually
difficult to work out in reality). A common
mixture of the two types of custody is sole
physical custody with joint legal custody.
This means one parent becomes the primary
physical caretaker (while the other has rights
to visitation), but both parents have an equal
voice in important decisions regarding the
child’s care and upbringing.
Regardless of the approach the spouses
choose to take, their separation agreement
should clearly delineate (a) who is the
primary physical caretaker of each child,
and (b) the days, times, and holidays covered
by the non-custodial spouse’s visitation
rights. The clearer these provisions are, the
fewer disputes there will be over custody,
reducing stress on both the spouses and,
more importantly, their children.
For more information on separation
agreements and other family law issues, call
the Yongsan Client Legal Services Office
at 738-8111 (Bldg. 4106 South Post, Rm.
229). Office hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m.–4:30
p.m., and Thursdays from 1–3:30 p.m.

May 9-15

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Area IV Worship Schedule Keep your attitude on the right path

Protestant Services by allowing God to show you the way
Collective Protestant
Remember His promise that with Him
Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
10:30 a.m. Camp Walker ‘all things are possible.’
10:30 a.m. Camp Henry
12:45 p.m. Camp Walker
1 p.m. Camp Carroll Chaplain (Maj.) Klon Kitchen, Jr. fail in maintaining a closer walk with God.
Area III & USAG Humphreys Installation Chaplain We need to keep a positive attitude in our lives.
Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Where your head is … there you are! How we

I
Collective n this day and age, people sometimes find it dif- think, with a positive or negative attitude, so we are.
Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker ficult to keep a positive attitude. I’m not talking Remember, if you think you can or think you can’t …
7 p.m. Camp Carroll about walking around with your head in the clouds You’re right! This applies to our spiritual life as well.
Korean
Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
and not being in touch with reality. I am talking about There will be moments of discouragement but let us
keeping our emotional life remember the wonderful
Korean in check, in tune and on a power of our Creator.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker positive track. Most have “We need to keep a positive attitude in our Remember His promise
been taught to set goals lives. Where your head is … there you are! that with Him “all things
Catholic Services and work towards achiev- are possible.” May we
ing them. How we think, with a positive or negative at- seek to always keep our
Mass
Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker This is a great idea and titude, so we are.” eyes on His will and trust
a good way to keep an that His way is better
Mass than anything we could
ordered andpositive life. But
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Camp Carroll
(doesn’t there always seem Chaplain (Maj.) Klon Kitchen, Jr. ever imagine. Keeping a
Mass to be a “but”?) there seems Area III Installation Chaplain positive spiritual attitude
Saturday 5 p.m. Camp Walker to be so many things in life and allowing God to
which side-track and delay show us the directions
us from reaching our goals. These “bumps” are just that, will make the journey easier.
USAG-Deagu Chaplains In life’s journey wouldn’t you rather be looking for
bumps, not Dead Ends! Dr. Norman Vincent Peale has
said, “You’re never defeated by anything until you accept sure footing rather than just the slippery slopes? If we
Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin: in your mind the thought that you are defeated.” follow His directions we can be confident that our Lord
Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 764-5455 In our spiritual life there are many “bumps” which will do as He has promised. What has He promised?
will come our way and try to side-track us from our He has promised that He will love and protect us and
Chaplain (Capt.) Byung Min: daily walk with the Almighty. If we look at and only He will not leave or forsake us.
Justin.k.min@korea.army.mil, 765-8991 concentrate on them it will be easy for us to falter or If we seek Him first, He will bring us into a deeper
fail. If we allow this to rule our emotions we have already understanding of His plan for us! Trusting is this, now
accepted, in our minds, the thought that we have or will that’s a great place for you head!
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(Clockwise from left) 1. 19th ESC Commanding

General Brig. Gen. Xavier Lobeto shows the
Boy Scouts how to trim a Salix tree.
The Boy Scouts are rewarded after a long day
of work with a splash from a fire truck provided
by Camp Carroll Fire Department.
The Boy Scouts gently place trees on the soil
in an effort to revive the wetland.
The day’s restoration project consisted of
planting natural vegetation on the wetland
which had been clogged up due to sediments
from off post drainage inlet.
Remington Atchison from Boy Scout Troop 81
who organized and led the project of taking
the first step to restore the Camp Carroll
wetland briefs the crews before beginning the
planting job.
The scouts explore into the densely vegetated
area to search for suitable plants to transfer
to the wetland. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt.
Jang Won-il

Story, additional photos

on Page 25

Camp Carroll Wetlands revived by Boy Scouts

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18th MEDCOM takes Yongsan intramural volleyball women's crown

by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
MEDCOM defeated Seoul American
High School 2-1 (25-27, 25-20, 15-
12) to claim the women’s championship
title in the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Intramural Volleyball Tournament
a t C o l l i e r Fi e l d Ho u s e Ap r i l 2 9 .
MEDCOM had taken down SAHS in
the earlier stages of the tournament last week
2-0, sending SAHS into the loser’s bracket.
In the finals, SAHS faced the difficult
task of having to beat MEDCOM twice
in order to become champions. SAHS
came close, but ultimately fell short.
SAHS took the first game 2-0 (30-28,
25-21). SAHS senior Avianca Manning
clinched the victory with a powerful spike
over MEDCOM defenders, who had trouble
defending Manning throughout the game.
“When she was spiking the
ball, it was really hard to receive
it. It was very difficult,” said Veronica
Charatain, MEDCOM’s team captain.
MEDCOM struggled in the second
game. SAHS’ Manning, Gabby Matautia
and Nicole Bruce delivered fierce spikes.
MEDCOM’s Mandi Metzger, Xena Vestal
and Charatain fought back for multiple
deuces in the first set, but lost 25-27.
In the second set, however, SAHS
showed signs of fatigue as SAHS’
spikes starting finding the net.
“People got tired,” Matautia said. “It was
all mental. If we had stayed focused and
fought hard, we might have taken the game.”
“A lot of the girls are doing extra things. They
are playing soccer, softball and so on. They
were just tired. They played well but the other
team won,” said SAHS coach Denny Hilgar.
MEDCOM took the second set 25-20, and
the final set showed a MEDCOM team
with a more active offense and stable defense.
“We only have one real setter. Sometimes
she has to play defense and that gets us off
track because we need a back-up setter to
help her out,” Charatain said. “So we tried
to fix that in the first game which threw
us off. So then we went back to what we
know best, which is to keep her as the
main setter and if she were to pick up the
ball, the rest of us will cover down for her.”
MEDCOM finished the final set 15-12
to win the championship. Women’s volleyball-1: MEDCOM’s Mandi Metzger hits the ball over the net as Seoul American’s
Gabby Matautia and Kristina Queen try to block. — U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo

SAHS downs CJ3 for men’s volleyball title

by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
The Seoul American High School
Falcons took down CJ3 2-0 (25-22,
25-18) to win the men’s championship
in the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Men’s Intramural Volleyball Tournament
at Collier Field House May 4.
The match-up gave CJ3 a second
chance to take the championship from
the Falcons, which defeated CJ3 in
the semi-finals, but it wasn’t to be.
With Jaymes Cloninger making six kills
and three blocks, CJ3 had a strong offensive
system with all players hitting hard.
Cloninger did admit, though, that CJ3’s
strategy didn’t work well until too late.
“We didn’t play defense very well and
couldn’t cover the court,” Cloninger said.
Jennifer Simmons (left) receives a $500 scholarship from Jim Thorn, president of the Korean Inter-service
“So, when the Falcons dropped the ball,
Bowling Association, May 4 at Yongsan Lanes. Simmons, a senior at Seoul American High School, is also
a four-time champion of the Far East Division of the Pepsi Masters Championship held annually in the we let it hit the ground. We took our time
United States. This is the first scholarship awarded by KIBA. –— U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Im Jin-min to rearrange our line-up. It worked, but
we were too close to the end of the game.”
CJ3’s coach said missing some key
players to injuries didn’t help. “Our
team was unprepared,” Simon Kim said.
“We had major players hurt or absent.
We weren’t really here on position.”
In a rare twist, the Falcons coach, Ilmar
Tarikas, actually played for CJ3. “Normally,
I am with my players,” Tarikas said. “For
today, however, I could not coach my
team because I also belonged to CJ3.”
Led by Clayton Baker’s 15 kills and
four blocks, the Falcons didn’t need
much direction. Baker is a student
at Seoul Foreign School, and having
players from two different schools
was no disadvantage for the Falcons.
“We had players from Seoul American
High School and Seoul Foreign School,”
said Eric Tarikas, an SAHS freshman. “Even
without our coach, everybody hustled very
well. We just played simple.”

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of Mudd & Saliva will visit 5 installations from May 16 through 21. All shows are open to be called Monster.
to the military community and free of charge, courtesy of MWR. For more information, please contact your local MWR Entertainment Office or 723-
Puddle of Mudd is most known for their hard rock/nu-grunge style and being one 3749.
of the first acts signed to Fred Durst’s label. Compared to Korn and Rage Against the
Machine, the singer’s voice more closely sounds like Nirvana. They have toured alongside
Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, and Staind.
Schedule for performances in Korea:
Their latest album Famous was released in late 2007. The title track, “Famous”, reached
May 16 Yongsan Main Post Club Parking Lot 7 p.m.
#2 on the US Mainstream Rock Charts and also hit popularity as the official theme song
of the WWE One Night Stand 2007 and videogame soundtrack to WWE Smackdown
vs Raw 2008. May 17 Walker Armed Forces Day Celebration 6 p.m.
Previous hits included “Away From Me” from the album Life on Display which reached
#1 and was featured in The O.C. in 2004. On their 2001 album Come Clean, the lead May 18 Humphreys Hangar 1029 6 p.m.
single “Control” was successful and became the theme song for WWE’s Survivor Series
2001. The second single “Blurry” reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 while “Drift & May 20 Red Cloud Mitchell’s Parking Lot 7 p.m.
Die” and “She Hates Me” both spent time as #1 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.
Saliva’s mix of metal and hard rock has brought numerous Adult Top 40 chart hits. May 21 Camp Hovey CAC Parking Lot 7 p.m.
“Ladies & Gentlemen”, from their 2007 album Blood Stained Love Story, made it to #2
on the US Mainstream Rock charts and was the background song for Sony’s Playstation
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3-2 replaces 1-7th Air Defense Artillery

by Spc. Grethchen N. Goodrich
35th Air Defense Artillery Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE – After a grueling 14 hour flight, a

group of air defenders set foot on Korean soil as part of
the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade’s battalion “Relief
in Place” at Osan Air Base April 27.
Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artilley,
31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, are the first group from
their battalion to arrive from Fort Bliss, Texas, to assume
responsibility of providing theater missile defense support
for the northern area of South Korea.
While serving overseas, the battalion will fall under
35th ADA Bde. and will be taking over the previous
battalion’s, 1st Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery, role
on the peninsula. Minutes after landing, Soldiers began
inprocessing finance, updated their personal files, received
information on housing and the opportunities offered
through army community service.
And if necessary, Soldiers also received vaccinations.
The warfighters enjoyed a brief video presentation on
training, community relations projects and the highlights of
the brigade’s passed events, including their “Turkey Bowl”
football match and some cultural trips of the local area.
Command Sgt. Maj. James T. Carr, the brigade’s
command sergeant major, briefed the new Soldiers on the
importance of battle buddy teams and other safety issues.
“I expect you to come out and do your job,” Carr
satd.
“And above all else, to have a great time, and never go
anywhere without your battle buddy.”
Although weary from their flight, Soldiers were reminded
instantly why they will be serving for a year in Korea.
“We are here for a very important reason: to provide
theater missile defense for Korea,” said Col. James H.
Dickinson, 35th ADA Brigade commander.
“This brigade is a team,” Dickinson said. Col. James H. Dickinson, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade commander, greets one of the new Soldiers with 3-2 ADA, 31st ADA
“And I’m glad to have you as part of the 35th ADA Bde., after landing at Osan Air Base April 27. Dickinson and Command Sgt. Maj. James T. Carr, 35th Air Defense Artilley Bridage
Brigade team.” command sergeant major, welcomed each Soldier arriving in Korea. — U.S. Army Photo By Getchen N. Goodrich

35th air defenders fight for Commander’s Cup

by Spc. Grethchen N. Goodrich
35th Air Defense Artillery Public Affairs
SUWON AIR BASE – Recently, air defenders from
across the Korean peninsula descended on Suwon Air Base to
compete in the annual 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade’s
Commander’s Cup competition with one goal in mind -- to
walk away with trophies, as well as bragging rights for the
entire year ahead.
Despite the best efforts of all the units involved, only
two emerged victorious. Headquarters and Headquarters
Battery, 35th ADA Bde., swiped the “Best Battery” award
For this competition, battery commanders from 35th Air Defense Artillery tear across the parade field during the “Commander’s
and First Sergeant’s Race” at Suwon Air Base -- home to 35th ADA. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Gretchen N. Goodrich
with 18 points, leaving Battery A, 1-44th ADA, in second
by five points.
The “Best Battalion” award went to 1-44th ADA with an
overall score of 58 points, sliding by 1-7th ADA by four.
Sporting events from horseshoes to basketball to even
golf and soccer ran throughout the day forcing batteries
from the 1-7th ADA, 1-44th ADA and HHB, 35th ADA
Bde., to fight for the overall prize.
Each activity had its own first through third place winner
- five points awarded to first, three for second and two for
third. The overall battery and battalion winners were based
on how many points the Soldiers grabbed from each event,
with individual winners in each category.
HHB, 1-7th ADA walked away with first in soccer,
followed by HHB, 1-44th ADA with Battery C, 1-44th
ADA rapping up third.
Battery Soldier’s tested their strength during the
Launcher Pull as teams of 20 dragged a 40,000 pound
vehicle across the finish line.
HHB, 1-44th ADA took the least amount of time to
complete the mission, rendering them first followed closely
by HHB, 35th ADA BdE. Battery C, 1-7th ADA placed
third.
Battery F, 1-44th ADA cleared the basketball courts
winning the first place victory. HHB, 1-44th ADA won
second followed by Battery C, 1-44th ADA with third.
The softball event granted Bravo 1-7th ADA first place,
followed by HHB, 35th ADA Bde. in second and HHB,
1-7th ADA in third.
Warfighters scrambled to gain control over their
opponent in the combative’s game, but 51st Maintenance
Battery rolled the competition to keep first.
Battery A, 1-7th ADA walked from the mats in second
with Battery D, 1-7th ADA hanging on to third.
Despite the warm weather and the sandy pit, Battery A,
1-7th ADA slammed the volleyball competition to take first,
leaving HHB, 35th ADA Bde. to grab second and Battery
C, 1-44th ADA placed third.
Battery A, 1-44th ADA threw enough ringers in the
horseshoe event to give them a first place victory over
Battery D, 1-7th ADA, who snatched second and Battery
A, 1-7th ADA walked away with third.
Soldiers swung their hearts out in golf, but HHB, 35th
ADA Bde. eliminated the competition as first place victors
over Battery B, 1-44th ADA who skipped away with second
and Battery F, 1-44th ADA left in third.
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News & Notes

USFK ALERT
When it is time to play
Humphreys Elementary students are the best
USFK officials are asking its servicemem-
bers and beneficiaries to use caution when
eating in non-USFK approved establish-
ments due to a recent outbreak of the
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1
Virus (HPAI-H5N1 Virus) in the Republic of
Korea. All dishes containing chicken and/or
eggs should only be consumed if properly
cooked. The USFK is taking these precau-
tions even as the Korean government ag-
gressively works to contain the outbreak.

Road Trip to Health, Fitness & Beyond

New personal Fitness and Health Promo-
tion Program currently underway. Individu-
als keep track of their points and will qualify
for prizes. Get points for playing with your
children, volunteering, attending Health
Promotion Classes, working out, playing
ball and more. Personal Travel logs and
entry details are available at the Fitness First Grader Nika Gacutno and Second Grad- Kianna Snape, Sydnee Allen, Wintress Harris, Madeline Gist, and Aubrey McMahan are try-
Centers and the Health Promotion Pro- er Sarah Resnick try to stick together and stay ing to make it to the finish line in one piece during Field Day sponsored by Area III Masons,
gram in the Medical Clinic.
on their feet during the three legged race. Washington Jurisdiction.
Spring Tennis Tournament
Anyone interested in playing in this year’s
Spring Tennis Tournament must enter by
May 13. The tournament is scheduled for
May 17-21. Call 753-8810/11 for details.

BOSS Beach Blast 2008

Single and unaccompanied Soldiers visit
Daecheon Beach June 6-8 for a fun filled
two day event to include beach and water
activities, food and lots of fun. Early regis-
tration deadline is May 18. Cost per person
to include two nights lodging, ticket to water
park and meals is $99 - $149 per person.
Cost after May 19 is $125-$175. Full pay-
ment is due at the time of registration. Call
the CAC at 753-8825 for more details.

Pet Adoption Fair and Clinic
The Osan Vet Clinic will have an adoption
fair and clinic at the CAC May 19. Bring
your pets by for registration, shots and up-
dates or come by to look at pets for adop-
tion. Call 784-6614 for more information.
USAG-Humphreys
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
The USAG-H Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
is looking for SAMC and Sergeant Morales
Club members. The next meeting will be
held May 21 at 11:45 a.m. in the 2nd CAB
Dining Facility. Please contact Sgt. 1st
Class Snape at 010-3502-9401 or Sgt. 1st
Class Lawson-Hurt at 010-6303-6669 for
more information.
Inspector General Openings
The Eighth United States Army Inspector
General has immediate openings for offi-
cers wanting to become Inspector Gener-
als. Vacancies are for Majors and branch
qualified captains. Positions can be up to
two years with command sponsorship.
Point of contact is Lt. Col. Ed Hogan at
725-6739 or Col. Michael Mahoney at 723-
4006, email: Edwin.hogan@Korea.army.
mil or Michael.mahoney1@korea.army.mil
Free Bowling on Fridays
Military in uniform can enjoy free bowling
every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Humphreys Strike Zone and Long Bowling
Centers. The snack bars will be open for
your convenience.
Please Send Us Stories and Photos
To submit info for publishing in The Morning
Calm Weekly, USAG Humphreys common
pages, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598 -- or
e-mail andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
Pulling as hard as they can (from front of rope) Lexi Hooks, Hannah Grace, Kyle McKinney,
Jose Lopez, Cori Riddle, Amanda Carroll, and friends try to take the other team down. (right)
Third Grader Andres Reta enjoys one of the water games. — Photos By Diane Hobler
Good deeds rewarded
Humphreys Garrison rolls out
the red carpet for volunteers
by Bob McElroy
USAG-H Public Affairs
USAG HUMPHREYS – Humphreys
Garrison honored its volunteers May 2 with
a gala awards ceremony and dinner at the
community activity center.
The evening began with a walk down
the red carpet into the CAC for the
volunteers.
LaVita Vincent of Army Community
Services explained that the red carpet was a
way to give volunteers the celebrity treatment
and to recognize their contributions to the
community.
Humphreys Garrison commander, Col.
John E. Dumoulin, Jr. opened the evening
by highlighting the essential role volunteers
play in the community by working at the
chapel, ACS, Youth Sports, BOSS and
more.
“It is no exaggeration to say that without
all of you giving your time to our community
we would not have the excellent quality of
life we now enjoy, we would not be the
best place to live, work and play in the U.S.
Army,” Dumoulin said.
Dumoulin noted that since Oct. 1, 2007
Soldiers, Family Members and Civilians
have given 6,875 hours of selfless service
to the community, an average of 982 hours
per month.
“Do you think any of these folks do it
for awards or recognition? I’m willing to bet
you they do not,” he said.
“They don’t need the attention or
accolades, for them service to their
community is its own reward.”
Featured speaker Joseph Gall, the
IMCOM Korea Army Volunteer Corps
coordinator, also praised the volunteers for
the good they do in the community.
ACS director Jack Ferguson wrapped
up the evening by presenting Dumoulin
with a check for $128,906.25, the amount
volunteer service to the community since
October 2007 represents. Youth Volunteer of the Quarter Jovante` War-
T h e f o l l ow i n g vo l u n t e e r s we re ren and his mother Staff Sgt. Mathelda War-
ren walk down the red carpet. — U.S. Army
recognized—
Volunteers of the Quarter: Soldier-Sgt. Photo By Bob McElroy
Tiffani Hirst, KATUSA-Sgt. Sang, Koo- Sgt. Jennifer Tao-Metcalf, KATUSA-Sgt.
seo, Family Member-Patty Horton, Youth- Suk, Hyon-ko, Family Member-Tie between
Jovante` Warren. Kinga Ferguson and Jeanna Smith, Youth-
Volunteers of the Year—Soldier-Staff Labeija Wray, Retiree-Clarence Taylor.
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GET your MBA IMCOM’s DCG visits

Education center offers new program
by Stacy A. Ouellette
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
USAG HUMPHREYS – For the first
time here, the USAG Humphreys Education
Center is offering on-site classes for graduate
students.
The University of Phoenix is leading the
way by offering a program for students to
earn their Masters of Business Administration
Degree.
“The MBA Program prepares students
in the functional areas of business allowing
them to develop managerial skills necessary
to be effective in a rapidly changing business
environment,” said Jerry Kellogg, University
of Phoenix Program coordinator.
Students will learn the hard and soft skills
of the business arena and advance their skills
for career progression. Whether a student is
staying in the military or planning to exit
shortly, the benefits of an MBA will increase
an individual’s marketability.
“The MBA is one of the most recognized
degrees by employers and the knowledge on
gains from this program can be applied in all
aspects of business,” Kellogg said.
The classroom environment is designed to
encourage students to systematically analyze
and solve problems. By doing so, they will
learn to make better business decisions and
understand business theoretical and practical
applications. Capt. Renante Lasala, USAG
Humphreys executive officer is looking to
fulfill a personal goal through this program
while serving here.
“Obtaining an MBA is certainly one of
my personal goals and taking the course
USAG Humphreys
meet and to work on our assignments,”
said Lasala
As an instructor, Terry Pancake
provides both military and Civilian
students an opportunity to develop and
prepare themselves for advancement.
With more than 25 years of business
experience, Pancake has much to give to
his students.
“Facilitating provides me the challenge
and opportunity to share my experience as
an entrepreneur, executive, and business
consultant with students seeking to
advance their careers,” Pancake said.
“My objective is to assist them in
applying their real world experience to the
concepts taught in the class and compare
it to my own experiences to make the
management tools and concepts more
interesting,” Pancake said.
The best part of the program is its
flexibility and ability to apply business
knowledge to real-world situations,
regardless of the environment. “The
University of Phoenix is supportive
of our students and we understand
the complexities of the working adult
student,” Kellogg said.
“I would advise the person debating
pursuing this degree to ask him or herself
what he or she would like to do in the future
and remind the individual that pursuing
a degree in higher education will only
facilitate a more successful future,” Kellogg
said. The next on-site MBA program will
begin Sept. 2. You can register now and
the deadline for signing up is Aug. 15.
All online courses start every Tuesday. A

here physically at USAG Humphreys in
the evening is very convenient for me,”
Lasala said. Thus far, Lasala enjoys the class
collaboration and group team effort because
in the real world solving problems requires
the staff to work together, said Lasala.
“The challenge so far is being able to
synchronize our team’s work schedule to
OngoingTransformation
special discounted rate of $265 per credit
hour is offered for programs overseas.
Additional costs include application fees,
electronic books and two manuals. Various (left to right) Maj. Gen. John A. Macdonald, IMCOM deputy commander, takes a look
forms of financial assistance are available over the parcels at USAG Humphreys April 30 while Brent Tomlinson, Far East District
-- including military tuition assistance. The project engineer, gives a briefing -- Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr., USAG Humphreys com-
Montgomery G.I. Bill is also accepted. For mander looks on. — U.S. Army Photo By by Andre Butler
more information, contact 753-8920.

Community members reflect on Holocaust

“…And that is why I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation.
by Stacy A. Ouellette
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
USAG HUMPHREYS – The USAG
Humphreys Equal Opportunity hosted a
Holocaust Remembrance Memorial Service
at Freedom Chapel, May 2.
This year’s theme “Do Not Stand
Silent: “Remembering Kristallnacht 1938”
theme encourages people worldwide to
“Imagine…remember, reflect and react.”
“The Holocaust is not merely a story
of destruction and loss; it is a story of an
apathetic world and a few rare individuals
of extraordinary courage,” said Sgt. 1st
Class Renee Wray, 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade Equal Opportunity Advisor.
“It is a remarkable story of the human
spirit,” Wray said. The annual service is held
to honor and remember the more than six
We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.”
– Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, Nobel Laureate and author
million Jewish men, women and children
murdered as part of the Final Solution,
the Nazi Germany plan to eliminate all
European Jews during World War II.
“We must recognize the Holocaust for
what it was: a specific, ghastly and massive
hate-crime against Jews. We must turn
that recognition into our personal and
communal resolve to combat prejudice of all
kinds, wherever it may exist,” said Chaplain
Avi Weiss, 1st Signal Brigade chaplain and
featured speaker.
Each person who attended was given
an information sheet with a photo and
biography of a person who had been
interned in a concentration camp during
World War II. Wray asked participants who
held the names of survivors to stand, only
eight people stood.
On one sheet was Jan-Peter Pfeffer, a
nine-year old deported from Amsterdam
to Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration
camp in Poland. He would never return.
“Thousands of Jews died in the resistance
fighting and over 50,000 were deported to
their deaths in the Concentration Camps.
So that, even while mourning the death and
horror, we also raise up those who chose
not to crawl to the grave, but to rise up and
die fighting, bringing their oppressors with
them,” said Weiss.
The United States Congress established
the Days of Remembrance as our nation’s
annual commemoration of the victims
of the Holocaust and created the United
States Holocaust Memorial Museum as
a permanent living memorial to those
victims...…according to the U.S. Holocaust
Memorial website--http://www.ushmm.
org/remembrance/dor/ Weiss
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Daegu Scouts help revive Camp Carroll Wetlands
USAG Daegu Commander Col. Michael P. Saulnier and Boy Scout Evan Lobeto carefully plant
reeds during a joint effort between Boy Scout Troop 81 and USAG Daegu DPW to restore the
wetland area located in Camp Carroll May 3. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Jang Won-il
by Sgt. Jang Won-il
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Camp Carroll
has an area, near gate 1, that was once a
vibrant wetland area. For more than 50
years, the wetland has been there but over
time, silt and sand sediments from off post
drainage have filled the area. It choked
the water area and deteriorated the life of
the wetland.
Scouts were joined by adult volunteers
which included the 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) Commanding
General Brig. Gen. Xavier P. Lobeto, and
USAG Daegu Commander Col. Michael
P. Saulnier, to first dredge the off post inlet
area and plant a variety of native species.
According to Environmental Engineer for
USAG Daegu DPW, Dr. Choe Kyong-ae,
“planting vegetation in the area will help
catch future sediments and remove them
Safety letter from U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety C enter
Commanding, Brig. Gen. Willian H. Forrester
Summertime is not the time to give safety
a vacation. The time between the Memorial
Day and the Labor Day weekends marks
the period when our Army’s troopers, their
Families and our Civilian teammates are
traditionally exposed to the year’s greatest
risk from accidental mishaps and fatalities.
These 101 Critical Days of Summer are
when more of us are traveling, participating
in water sports and enjoying the numerous
outdoor activities and thus, increasing our
exposure to potential off-duty tragedies.
Our Army’s strides in decreasing on-
duty accidents, through proactive Leader
engagement and the continual use of
safety tools and awareness programs reflect
tremendous efforts. Your actions, working
to protect our Soldiers while on duty, must
now transfer to impact our off-duty accidents
during these upcoming summer months.
We believe the Army’s success in decreasing
on-duty accidents is the direct result of the
continuous oversight and leadership our
AREA IV
before they clog the wetland.”
The wetland which once was home to a
diversity of species and a well known natural
reserve, lost its liveliness. USAG Daegu is
committed to revitalizing this area.
USAG Daegu has an extensive plan to
restore and revitalize the wetland by creating
a natural environment, unclogging the fill,
planting trees and other vegetation. The first
step of the plan for the wetland restoration
took place on May 3, as eleven Boy Scouts
from Troop 81 in Camp Walker began their
portion of restoration tasks.
A wetland is a land consisting of soil
that is saturated with moisture. The
importance of a wetland is that it is one
of the most diverse ecosystems on the
earth as it has both land and aquatic
characteristics. A wetl provides a good
habitat for animals and plants, as well as
a stable source of groundwater. Wetlands
are commonly called “the kidney of the
Soldiers receive. But commander and
supervisor leadership cannot physically be
present 24/7. Therein lies the challenge – how
do we modify the lifestyles of our Soldiers
to raise awareness and adjust actions, in a
positive manner, to achieve our desired results
of decreased injuries and deaths? We believe
there are other tools and paths you might
pursue to achieve positive goals – those tools
are Soldiers’ peers and Families.
The Army has always recognized the influence
and support Families have in the lives of Soldiers.
Families serve as the key foundation of our
value sets which factor greatly into our decision
making process. That said, it only makes sense
to devote the appropriate amount to time and
energy to educate Families in safety awareness
and practices, thereby empowering them so they
can then educate our Army force. Tools such
as the Family Engagement Kit, located on the
USACRC Web site, are developed specifically
for this and can stretch to the extended Family.
So enjoy your summer, but also take these best
Earth” because it removes contamination
from water.
The scouts and adults were split up into
four groups and planted four different kinds
of natural vegetation. This was Day 2 of
an Eagle Scout Project led by Remington
Atchison of Troop 81. “Two weeks ago we
came here for the first time to remove some
sediments and trash that was blocking the
water flow,” said Atchison. “Restoring this
wetland is very important because it is a rare
natural resource and a habitat for animals.
Studies show that wetlands are like natural
filters. This project is part of Col. Saulnier’s
master plan of revitalizing the Camp Carroll
wetland.”
After planting the prepared amount of
plants, the crew began the second phase
of the day’s event which was to transplant
the vegetation from the more densely
covered area over to the restoration site.
By the end of the project, everyone was
spattered with muddy water, but very
joyful in spirit.
Boy Scout Jonathan Nufable said,
“Cleaning up the wetland will make animal
habitat safer and cleaner. The leadership
projects like the Eagle Scout Project are
not only to improve leadership skills but
also holds purpose of helping out the
community.”
Choe said, after initiating the project
two weeks ago footprints of raccoon dogs
coming down for water are now present,
were before there were none. The team
expects the wetland to be a good place
for food and rest for the ROK natural
monument species Scops Owl and the
Protected Wild Fauna Species, Hobby,
not to mention various fish, mammals,
insects, and birds.
“We have created a catch basin to catch
sediments before it reaches the heart of the
wetland area and clog the water ways,” said
Choe. “We will eventually remove excessive
soils to secure a water path and create a large
pond. We intend to work with the Chilgok
County to see if we can get more fish moving
up stream.”
Choe said, “Wetlands are integral
for filtering and returning water, which
practices and recommendations to heart – you
are too important not to.
• Check to see if your installation has
a Motorcycle Mentorship Program. These
MMPs not only provide great group ride
opportunities, but also allow newer riders
to hook up with more experienced riders
to learn skills and techniques. Our force
continues to mirror society in the continuous
growth of new riders each year. We welcome
our new riders, now let’s mentor them.
• Remain committed to using the Travel
Risk Planning System before traveling.
Inspect your vehicle and plan your travel
with plenty of stops to ensure you remain
attentive while driving.
Fatigued driving is a common contributor
to vehicle accidents.
• Alcohol and water activities never mix.
Alcohol affects judgment, motor skills,
peripheral vision, depth perception, night
vision and balance – all essential skills while
enjoying water activities. Enjoy the summer
months in the sun but drink responsibly.
• Never leave a fallen comrade. A comrade
can fall to different types of enemies. If you
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can benefit both the host nation and
the installation. It can also be used for
educational purposes, teaching children not
only about various species of nature, but also
teaching them the responsibilities to sustain
the environment.”
“This year the International Wetland
Conference will be held in Korea in Oct.”
said Environmental Chief of USAG Daegu
Robert J. Chartier. “We would like to send
a representative and possibly present
the USAG Daegu plan. This is another
example of how USAG Daegu and the
U.S. Army are protecting the environment
of the lands we are borrowing from our
host nation.”
“The environment has abilities to
restore by itself in time,” said Choe. “But
this wetland needs our help and we are
responsible to sustain environment for the
secure future.
Boy Scout Jonathan Nufable steps across
the muddy ground to clean up waste that had
been congesting the water flow of the wetland
for years.
see a comrade in trouble, step in and engage.
Insist your buddy wears a seat belt, purchases
the motorcycle that matches their riding skills
and understands indiscipline is a killer.
I challenge you to make the right
decisions in your off-duty activities during
these 101 Critical Days of Summer and
never give safety a day off.
Army Safe is Army Strong!!
For more safety information, please call
768-8650 for Daegu and 765-7093 for
Camp Carroll.
In celebration of Law Day
proclaimed by President
Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Here is a Law quote for the week
But where, say some, is the king
of America? ... In America the Law is
King. For as in absolute governments
the King is law, so in free countries
the law ought to be King; and there
ought to be no other.
- Thomas Paine,
Common Sense, 1776
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News & Notes
Spirit Warrior Men’s Conference
Spirit Warrior Men’s Conference will
be held 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 10 at Camp
Walker’s Soldier Memorial Chapel.
Dr. Chuck Stecker will participate
together and continental breakfast
will be served. For information, call
Chaplain (Capt.) William E. Graham
at DSN 768-6140.
BOSS Luau
A luau sponsored by BOSS will be held
12 – 7 p.m. May 21 at Camp Carroll’s
Pool. There will be music, foods,
volley ball games and horse shoes.
For information, call at DSN 764-4426.
Commissary Awareness Day
BOSS holds Commissary Awareness
Day 9 from a.m. – 12 p.m., May 23 at
the Commissary parking lot on Camp
Walker. A variety of events are planned
for the day. For information, call Spc.
Aleshia Fenner at DSN 764-4426.
Celebrate Spouses
Appreciation Day
To celebrate Spouses Appreciation
Day, United States Army Garrison
Daegu Army Community Service offers
a free trip to Kyongju May 23. Deadline
to register is May 20. For information,
call ACS at DSN 768-7120.
233rd United States
Army Birthday Ball
To celebrate the 233rd United States
Army Birthday, the Army Ball will be
held 6 p.m. June 14 at Inter-Burgo
Hotel in Daegu. Ticket price is 40,000
won. For information, call Spc. Natalie
E. Kapteyn at DSN 768-8622.
2ID Needs Vocalists
The second Infantry Division “Warrior”
Band needs male and female vocalists.
Soldier who want to be a vocalist must
be able to sing the National Anthen in
Bb (starting pitch is an F), the Warrior
March, and the Army Song, present
a professional appearance and meet
the standards set by Army Regulation
600-9, obtain the consent of their
command to be released to the band
before auditioning and have at least
nine months left before DEROS. For
information, call Staff Sgt. Chad McGill
at DSN 732-6695 or 010-5846-6426.
Haedong Gum-Do
There is a traditional Korean
swordfighting called ‘Haedong
Gum-Do’ class every Monday and
Wednesday at Camp Walker’s Youth
Center. It helps make healthy mind
and healthy body and to improve self
defense. 6 – 6:50 p.m. is for beginners
and 7 – 7:50 is for the advanced. For
information or signing up, call Youth
Center Central Registry Office at
DSN 764-5298.
Daegu Website
For local news you can use, visit
USAG Daegu’s website at http://ima.
korea.army.mil/areaIV/sites/local/
AREA IV
Korea displays 350 years of herbal medicine
at Daegu’s annual Yangnyeongsi festival
Gyeongsang-gamsa Parade enters the Yang-
nyeongsi Gate. The parade made the rounds
of the festival site. — U.S. Army Photos By
Jang Jin-young
by Jang Jin-young
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU – The 2008 Daegu Yangnyeongsi
Herb Medicine Festival, one of the biggest
local cultural festivals in Daegu, kicked off
on May 2, under the slogan of ‘Your five
senses into your health’. This year’s main
theme was ‘Breath of Yangnyeong, Wave
of Health’.
Daegu Yangnyeongsi is a traditional
herb medicine market which has been
distributing medicinal herbal materials
semi-annually for one month since the
9th reign of King Hyojong (1658 AD).
Yangnyeongsi was held every spring and
Safety letter from U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center,
Command Sgt. Maj. Tod L. Glidewell
What Are You Doing About It?
The 101 Critical Days of Summer are almost
upon us and I want to share some insights and
accident trend analysis, for awareness, that
may help make this a more enjoyable and safer
season. To date, off-duty accidents represent
nearly 75 percent of all Army accidents we have
suffered so far this year. If our five-year accident
trend remains consistent, we can expect to
endure the loss of over 200 Soldiers before the
end of this fiscal year! The loss of just one Soldier
deprives us of a friend or peer, however, many
others also endure pain because this Soldier was
someone’s father, mother, sister, brother, son
or daughter. I promise you, not a day goes by
when I and those here at the safety center are not
trying to think of a way to prevent accidental
losses. So my question to you - What are YOU
doing about it? How many losses do you have to
read about or how many close-calls do you have
to witness before you step up and do something
to prevent these needless deaths? There are three
areas responsible for more than two-thirds of
all off-duty Army accidents; privately-owned
vehicles (POVs), drowning and fatigue.
POV accidents with contributing factors
such as speed coupled with loss of control,
account for a large percentage of all Army
accidents. Did you know that something
fall near Gaeksa (the lodging place) in the
Daegu-eupseong Fortress. It gained fame as
a worldwide distribution hub for oriental
medicinal herbs by supplying them to
many other countries such as Manchuria,
China, Mongolia, Arabia, Japan, Germany,
England, Russia and African. Yangnyeongsi
also became famous as the national medicinal
center. Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine
Market has played a fundamental role in
the areas of public health and the economy
throughout its 350 year history.
Re-established in 1978, the Yangnyeongsi
Festival was a traditional herbal medicine
celebration which served as the opening
event for the herb medicine market during
Joseon Dynasty. The festival takes place
every May on Yakjeon-golmok Street
in Daegu. The Yangnyeongsi Festival
harmonizes with fragrant medicinal herbs,
various tourist attractions and about 30
A foreign festivalgoer grills herbal medicine. Chopping and wrapping herbal medicine was one
of the hands-on experience events and there were other several events during the festival.
as trivial as one-quarter of an inch could
possibly save your life? One-quarter of
an inch roughly equates to 15 to 20 mph
in the average American car; however,
one-quarter of an inch can be 40 to 50
mph on a motorcycle, depending on the
gear you are in. Say you just purchased a
vehicle. Beware - recent studies indicate
moving from a sedan to SUV or cruiser
to sportbike can increase your likelihood
of an accident. Experience doesn’t always
transfer; cruisers versus sportbikes are
as different as sedans versus sport utility
vehicles (SUVs). You may find you can easily
overdrive the capabilities of the machine, or
rather; the machine possesses capabilities
exceeding your experience level. The Army
experienced 15 drowning accidents last fiscal
year. Unfortunately, that total is more than
the two previous years combined. While
several different factors played a part in
these losses, one factor is present in all but
two of these accidents - another person’s
presence. From the time we’re old enough
to enter the water, most of us are taught not
to eat before you swim and never go into
the water by yourself. While it is not clear
if either of these adages could have made
a difference in many of these accidents,
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medical herb-oriented events. In 2001
the festival was designated by the central
government as one of the best cultural and
tourism festivals in Korea, which publicize
the essence of the herbal medicine culture
at home and abroad.
The festival was bright and very colorful
with various events. The opening event was
Goyuje, Gilloli (performance). Goyuje is
performed whenever there is a national
misfortune or auspicious events. This
year, the Daegu community prayed for
Yangnyeongsi’s prosperity and citizens’ well
being. Other several events were conducted
during the festival. The games that were
conducted included the Nongak Contest by
elementary school students, herb chopping
contest, and a medicinal herbs drawing
contest. This contest was designed to display
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it is clear that in some maybe they could
have. The second common factor present,
in more than 50 percent of these accidents
was the proximity of land. Fact - standing
on or in close proximity to land may lead
to overconfidence or a false sense of security
around water. Even the best swimmer may
lose their life when thrust into a situation
where currents and hypothermia are present,
even with a personal floatation device.
Fatigue is present more often than alcohol
in off-duty accidents. Often overlooked and
even less understood, over the course of
the last 10 years, fatigue played a factor in
claiming an average of 75 lives a year. As
Soldiers and professionals, we often push
ourselves by burning the candle at both
ends, especially during those few precious
opportunities when we can get away
and relax. Rest cycles are often METT-
T driven when operating in a deployed
environment. In addition to Leaders,
Soldiers are responsible for the amount of
rest they get while not deployed.
These are demanding times for our Army;
but a little planning and forethought will
hopefully lead you and your formation
through a safe and enjoyable 101 Critical
Days of Summer.
Army Safe is Army Strong!
For more safety information, please call
768-8650 for Daegu and 765-7093 for
Camp Carroll.
MAY 9, 2008 AREA IV
Daegu community tries to prove they’re smarter than fifth graders
by Sgt. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – United States Army
Garrison Daegu Morale, Welfare and
Recreation (MWR) held and sponsored their
version of ‘Are you smarter than a 5th grader?’,
May 1 at the Camp Henry’s Theater.
“This is a program that the entire family
can enjoy,” said Chief of USAG Daegu MWR
Recreation Division, Darryl Chandler.
‘Are you smarter than a 5th grader?’ is an
American television quiz show broadcasted
by Fox Broadcasting Company with
Jeff Foxworthy as the game show host.
Participants solve fifth grade level questions
and if they succeed in solving ten questions,
they get $ 500 thousand dollars and if
they solve the 11th question, they can get
a million dollars. They can use only three
chances to be helped by fifth graders.
However, for “USAG Daegu ‘Are you
smarter than a 5th grader?’”, participants
competed for a $500 unit fund.
20 children from Daegu American
School participated as helpers and solved the
questions together. “It was a great experience
for me,” said DAS fifth grader, Ryan Shaty.
“I felt as if I was on a TV quiz show.”
(Above left) ‘Are you smarter than a 5th
grader?’ was held May 1 at Camp Henry’s
Theater. Participants solved questions looking
at the theater’s screen.
(Left) USAG Daegu Supply Room clerk, Pfc.
Timothy Cole says ‘I’m not smarter than a
5th grader,’ because he failed to solve ten
questions. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Na
Kyung-chul
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“We practiced answering questions in
class for today,” said DAS fifth grade teacher,
Heather Miano. “We had a really good turn-
out tonight. The kids were excited and the
community was excited. I think it was a
wonderful program.”
Six participants, Spc. Frank Delgrosso
from 215th OPT, Sgt. 1st Class Sean
Grandon from 89th Ordnance Company,
Pvt. Stephanie Durga from 551st ICTC,
Spc. Richard Slamaker from AFN Korea,
Pfc. Timothy Cole from USAG Daegu
and Capt. Jason Neubig from 36th Signal
Battalion, competed for the prize. Sadly,
nobody won the $500 unit fund.
“I really enjoyed the quiz show, it was
very fun,” said USAG Daegu Supply Room
clerk, Pfc. Timothy Cole. “At first, I thought
it was going to be easy, but once I was on
the stage, it was a lot harder than I thought.
If I had another chance, I definitely would
study before the show to make sure I was
smarter than a fifth grader.”
KATUSA Soldiers filled the seats to
encourage their unit’s participants.
“At first, I though it’s just a normal quiz
show, but it was special because it was with
fifth graders,” said USAG Daegu Supply
Room clerk, Cpl. Ki Ho-keun. “There are no
quiz shows such like this in Korea. It was a
special experience for me even though I just
came here to support my friend.”
Even though there was no winner, the
show was a success because it brought the
community together.
“It was the first, but we are going to plan
this program annually to bring families
together,” said Chandler.
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Soldiers continue to serve in Individual Ready Reserve
by Army Human Resources Command
Almost 72,000 Soldiers serve our nation
today in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR),
with approximately 6,500 of those Soldiers
currently serving on active duty. These
trained, experienced professionals stand
ready to individually augment Army units
fighting in the Global War on Terrorism.
Every Soldier who joins the military
incurs an eight-year service obligation. A
“Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty,” or Department of Defense
Form 214, releases a Soldier from active
duty, but does not release the Soldier from
their total eight-year obligation. Soldiers
may serve two or four years on active duty,
and are then transferred to the Reserves to
fulfill the remainder of their obligation. The
IRR is one of several Reserve programs a
soldier can enter.
“Soldiers in the IRR are a great asset to
our military. They have contributed in the
past, and will continue to make significant
contributions to our military in the future,”
said Maj. Gen. Sean J. Byrne, commander
of the IRR. “I know it is not easy to leave
their jobs and their families behind. The
sacrifices they make to serve their country
are greatly appreciated.”
Soldiers serving in the IRR are by no
means inactive. There are many opportunities
available for IRR Soldiers to continue their
military careers. As IRR members, they can
apply for active duty assignments, obtain
professional development training, and
earn promotions. For example, some of
the Soldiers who will assist at the upcoming
AREA IV
Presidential Inauguration are IRR Soldiers.
Each IRR Soldier meets minimum annual
requirements that include updating personal
contact information, attending muster duty,
updating a readiness screening questionnaire
online, and responding to official military
correspondence.
IRR Soldiers may also be involuntarily
mobilized in time of national crisis, as we
have seen today in support of the Global War
on Terror. To give a historical perspective,
approximately 14,000 IRR Soldiers were
mobilized and deployed for Operation
Desert Storm.
Mobilization orders for IRR Soldiers
contain an 800 number a Soldier may call
to initiate a request for a delay or exemption,
where they will be instructed on how to
submit their request. More than fifty
percent of those who submit requests for
delays or exemptions are approved.
Requests for delay or exemption need
not be submitted by government officials on
behalf of the Soldier. All requests are treated
with the same care and consideration. A
Soldier who submits a delay or exemption
request will not be mobilized until their case
is adjudicated.
As a matter of routine, that Soldier
will receive an administrative delay if
their case cannot be adjudicated before
their scheduled report date. Army Human
Resources Command will notify the Soldier
by phone and in writing of an administrative
delay. That administrative delay will allow
for a thorough review of information
and documents provided by the Soldier.
Administrative delays are not unusual “special
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favors.” They are granted in accordance with
standard operating procedures that exist to
ensure a Soldier’s situation is carefully and
completely considered. Instructions on the
appeals process are provided to Soldiers who
disagree with the findings of the Delay and
Exemption Board.
All mobilized IRR Soldiers are screened at
mobilization stations for medical conditions
that would render them non-deployable.
This process is not only for the benefit of
the Army, but for the benefit of the soldier,
to ensure medical conditions are properly
Herbal Medicine Festival
all the students’ works and expressions of
herbs as well educate the community. The
hands-on experience events that included
free medical treatments by herbal doctors
and tasting of herbal food were the most
popular for the community. Chopping and
wrapping herbal medicine also attracted
young and old people.
“The air is full of the scent of herbs,” said
an English teacher, Chris Ryan. “I feel like
I’m becoming healthy by just smelling the
scent of herbs. I can get useful information
on herbs that I normally couldn’t get
before the festival. Herbal medicine is not
common in America. This is the first time
for me to see herbs firsthand. It’s really
cool. Particularly, I had a fun time with the
hands-one-experience events. Chopping
and wrapping herbs is something that
I wouldn’t be able to experience in my
country.”
Five colors-yellow, blue, red, white and
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documented.
To g i v e h i s t o r i c a l p e r s p e c t i v e ,
approximately fifteen percent of the IRR
Soldiers who reported for Desert Storm
were determined to be non-deployable at the
mobilization station, and did not deploy.
Individual Ready Reserve Soldiers
represent a group of trained, experienced
military professionals who can be called
upon to serve our nation in times of national
crisis. Today’s IRR Soldiers are “individual
warriors” ready to give their full measure in
defense of freedom.
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black, which are basic elements of creating
the universe, was selected as a sub-theme.
According to a sub-theme, the festival must
have five separated festival areas including
Yellow, Blue, Red, White and Black zone.
The five separated areas were full of various
events based on their own theme, such
as exhibits of herbs, performance and the
tasting of herbal food. Festival goers enjoyed
oriental medical food, which is good for
the five viscera including liver, lungs, heart,
kidneys and spleen. Daegu’s 10 most famous
foods were also served such as Grilled
Noodle that contains sea products, beef
and vegetable, Chim-galbi (steamed beef
ribs) and Taro-Gookbab (rice with beef and
vegetable soup).
A sculpture of the Yangnyeong Building
was decorated with five colors, serving as a
symbolic role of the festival. An artificial
big pipkin for preparing medical decoctions
made the festive mood livelier.
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