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Military leaders from Warrior Focus: Key Club plants

2 Koreas hold historic Communication trees, hope
meeting at JSA is key to success at Daegu

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Yongsan’s Cub Scout Pack 89

holds Blue and Gold Banquet
By Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs See page 16 for photos
Cub Scout Pack 89 held its annual
Blue and Gold Banquet in celebration
of the 99th anniversary of the Boy
Scouts of America, Feb. 27 at the
Dragon Hill Lodge.
Approximately 175 parents, adult
Scout leaders, siblings and Cub
Scouts turned out for an evening
of food, contests, skits and award
presentations.
The Blue and Gold Banquet is a
rite of passage ceremony during which
the junior Cub Scouts advance in rank
and the Webelos II Scouts cross over
to the Boy Scouts. The evening also
served as an opportunity to reflect on
Scouting history and celebrate the boys’
accomplishments.
“It’s a culmination of the fun and
work accomplished since September
by all the Cub Scout Dens — Tiger,
Wolf, Bear and Webelos I — required
to earn the rank associated with their
Den,” said Brett Weigle, Korea District
commissioner. “The Webelos II also
earn their Arrow of Light, the highest
honor in Cub Scouts and the only Cub
Scout badge that can be worn on the
Boy Scout uniform,” added Weigle.
Ten Cub Scouts received the coveted
Arrow of Light and crossed over to the
Boy Scouts. Samuel Hanley, one of the
Arrow of Light recipients, who has also
been a Scout in Germany and England,
described the Korea District Scouting
program as one of the best.
Samuel expressed excitement about
participating in the evening’s Crossover
Ceremony as he talked about his pride
in being a member of Pack 89. “I am
really excited about going into the Boy
Scouts because I’ve been working on
(From left to right) Ian Pilgreen, Andrew Poplawski, MJ Eister, Chris Wilson, and Tyler Tokumoto, Cub Scout Pack 89 Webelos, beam with pride
becoming a Boy Scout for a really long
as they prepare for the annual Blue and Gold Banquet at the Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan Garrison, Feb. 27. To view or download photos from
time,” Samuel said.
this event, visit the Morning Calm online image archive at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson
“The highlight of the banquet is
the Crossover Ceremony, where the Boy Scout Troop,” talked about his Boy Scout Den. “The best courage all things are possible.”
Webelos II Cub Scouts symbolically Jack Sigler, a Boy Scout from Yongsan’s part about being a Scout is that we get to Anja Johnson, a Pack 89 Den Leader
cross a wooden bridge to join a Boy Troop 80 was on hand to cheer on his brother do a lot of fun things like camping trips or and one of the event organizers described
Scout Troop,” said Weigle. “This Nicholas, one of the Cub Scouts being the pine wood derby, Nicholas said. the evening as an important opportunity
ceremony is very colorful and full of recognized during the banquet. “My brother As the banquet’s guest speaker, Col. to recognize the Cub Scouts for their
meaning to impress upon these Scouts is a Cub Scout and I came today to watch him Kip McCormick spoke to the Scouts accomplishments. She also expressed her
that they are graduating from the adult- get his Bear Badge,” said Jack. about overcoming life’s challenges and appreciation to the sponsors who provided
lead Cub Scout program to the boy-lead Nicholas Sigler beamed with pride as he encouraged them that, “through faith and – See SCOUTS, Page 16 –
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NEWS
SHARP POINT #10-09
Key Resolve/Foal Eagle
(KR/FE) ’09 Safety Message
We are about to embark on the Key
resolve/Foal Eagle (KR/FE) Exercise, which
serves as our first major training exercise of
the year. Like our combined exercised in
the past, KR/FE will provide an excellent
opportunity to improve ROK/U.S. combat
readiness and joint/combined interoperability.
While striving for
m a x i m u m
training benefit,
commanders
must ensure that
safety, command
discipline and
common sense is
at the front of all
situations.
The safety of
Gen. Walter L. Sharp personnel and
safeguarding of
equipment are vital to the success of our
training efforts. Taking place at the end of
winter season, KR/FE still presents high risk
for lingering cold-weather and other adverse
weather effects. Fatigue from strenuous
battle rhythms, overconfidence, and alcohol
abuse (alcohol consumption is prohibited for
exercise participants during the conduct of
United Nations Command, North
Korean People’s Army hold talks
Courtesy of USFK Public Affairs
General officers from the United Nations
Command and the North Korean People’s
Army met March 2 to discuss issues of mutual
trust and tension reduction. These are the first
such talks after almost a seven-year hiatus.
Representing the UNC were Maj. Gen.
Johnny Weida, U.S. Air Force; Brigadier
Gen. Lee Chang-hyun, Republic of Korea
Air Force; Brigadier Matthew O’Hanlon,
Commonwealth Member of the Military
Armistice Commission from the United
Kingdom; and Colonel Harold Cockburn,
1st Heavy Bde. Combat Team:
Live, virtual,
constructive,
combat ready
By Spc. Christen Best
1st HBCT Public Affairs
The explosions and gunfire lit up the
Korean Training Center Feb. 4-13 during
Warrior Focus 09-01, and the Soldiers of 1st
Heavy Brigade Combat Team fought and
executed a unique brigade-level operation by
employing high-end technology and inventive
training techniques.
Warrior Focus, a 2nd Infantry Division
training exercise, enabled the brigades of 2ID
the opportunity to have training focused at
– See READY, Page 18 –
the exercise) often lead to poor decisions
that can result in accidents involving our
Service Members and Korean citizens – to
the detriment of our Alliance. Do not
let this happen in your unit! A single
safety accident is one too many. Read
my safety guidance in USFK Command
Policy Letter #2, Command Safety and
in the USFK Winter Safety Campaign.
To prevent alcohol related incidents,
Component Commanders will ensure
participants observe USFK Command
Policy Letter 345, Alcohol Consumption
during JCS-Directed and other USFK
Level Exercises.
KR/FE 09 is key to our readiness and
effective deterrence. I am totally committed
to achieving the training objectives of KR/
FE 09, and I am equally insistent that we
execute the training safely. Take pride in
our mission, and let’s make sure every
Service Member makes it back to their
home station safely.
We Go Together!
WALTER L. SHARP
General, US Army
Commander
rotating member from New Zealand.
The KPA were represented by Maj.
Gen. Kwak,Chul-hui.
During the 32-minute meeting, which
began at 10 a.m. in Panmunjom, both
sides discussed measures to reduce tensions
and introduce transparency.
The UNC and KPA representatives
agreed to further discussions. “The UNC
welcomed this discussion with North Korea
which holds the prospect for building trust
and preventing misunderstandings between
both sides,” said Maj. Gen. Johnny Weida,
head of delegation for the UNC.
M1A1 Abrams from 1-72nd Armor Regiment line up in preparation to assault a town during
Warrior Focus, a training exercise involving the entire 1st HBCT, Feb. 10 at the Combined Arms
Collective Training Facility at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. View or download this photo from
www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scott Kim
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Joint Security Area
rehearses evacuation
By Pfc. Kim, Kuan Min
8th Army Public Affairs
An evacuation exercise was held
Feb. 23 in the Joint Security Area,
to follow Gen. Walter L. Sharp’s two
main focuses, which are to train, to
fight to win and to strengthen the
ROK U.S. Alliance.
This exercise, which is held each
quarter, was planned four months ago
by both ROK and U.S. officers. The
scenario for the day was to assume that
North Korea has started a war.
At 10 o’clock in the morning,
250 people from Tae sung Dong was
evacuated by buses, with the help
of U.S. Soldiers, and transferred to
Yongsan Garrison. After aiding the
evacuation of the non-combatants,
both the U.S. and ROK forces
moved to the Pick up zone where
they were evacuated by four Ch-47
helicopters.
“At first I was scared of this
exercise, but however as time went
I wanted to do my best to carry out
my mission as a soldier. It was exciting
to work together with the U.S.
Soldiers; despite the language barrier
we were able to communicate by hand
gestures.” Stated Pfc. Lee Sung Jun,
JSA security headquarters.
According to the information that
was given, this was the first time for
the ROK Army to plan this training
and for U.S. Forces to ride the
transportation provided by the ROK.
The main aim for this training was
to improve the Standing operation
orders and to smoothly carry out the
mission in case of combat situations.
“Overall the evacuation exercise
was fantastic, there was some
communication problem with the
ROK Army but as more training
are held I am sure that the language
barrier will be solved.” Said, Lt. Col.
John E. Rhodes, commander of the
Joint Security Area.
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be in-
complete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Damage to Private Property;

Person(s) unknown, by means unknown, dam-
aged the rear window of a delivery vehicle
owned by PRIMO’s, which was legally parked,
secured and unattended adjacent to BLDG
#2540. Damages to the vehicle consisted of a
shattered rear window. A search of the area for
subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative
results. Witness #1rendered a written statement
attesting to the incident. ECOD is unknown. This
is a final report.

AREA I: Larceny of Government Property;

Damage to Government Property; Investigation
revealed that between 1740 Hrs, 26 FEB 09 and
0800 Hrs, 27 FEB 09, person(s) unknown, by
means unknown, entered Shea Range and cut
and removed 80 feet of power line cables which
were unsecured and unattended. ECOD is un-
known. ECOL is approximately $800. Investiga-
tion continues by MPI.

AREA II: Use of Other Controlled Substance;

Controlled Substance Violation; Investigation
revealed PI #1 had taken 16 pills of a controlled
substance and over-the-counter medicine in an
attempt to make PI #1’s self happier on several
other occasions. At 1500 Hrs, 02 MAR 09, PI
#1, PI #2 and their sponsor reported to the
USAG-Yongsan PMO where PI #1 was advised
of PI #1’s legal rights in the presence of PI #1’s
sponsor, which PI #1 waived rendering a written
statement admitting to the offenses. PI #1 also
admitted PI #1 and PI #2 had smoked Marijuana
with an acquaintance from school sometime
just before Christmas. PI #2 was advised of
PI #2’s legal rights in the presence of PI #2’s
sponsor, which PI #2 waived rendering a writ-
ten statement admitting to the offenses. PI #1
and PI #2 were issued an Order to Show Cause
Memorandum. PI #1 and PI #2 were processed
and released to their sponsor. Investigation con-
tinues by MPI.
AREA III: Shoplifting; At 1600 Hrs, 28 FEB 09,
Subject#1concealed one pair of sunglasses on
his person and exited the PX without rendering
proper payment. Subject #1 was detained by
Military Police and transported to the USAG-
Humphreys PMO where he was advised of his
legal rights, which he waived, rendering a written
statement admitting to the offense. Subject #1
was further processed and released to his unit.
ECOL is $17.99. This is a final report.
AREA III: Fire Resulting in Damages to
Government Property; Investigation revealed
that Victim #1 notified the USAG-Long Fire De-
partment of a fire on post. Upon arrival of Fire
Department on scene, the Fire Chief met with
Victim #1 who was the occupant of the room.
Damages to the room consisted of a broken
window and burn patterns to the stove, grease
fan and window frame. There were no injuries
reported. ECOD is unknown. Investigation con-
tinues by MPI and USAG-Long Fire Chief.
Claims against the estate notice
Pfc. Applegate, Joseph A., from 2d
CAB 2-2 AVN, passed away on Feb.
10. If he had any unfulfilled financial
obligations toward you, it is important
that you contact Summary Court
Martial Officer Capt. Kyle Luoma
at 011-9979-4634 or Kyle.Luoma@
us.army.mil. Every effort will be made
to reconcile all open accounts and
legitimate unpaid debts.
Thomas Keating (left), a U.S. Ski Patrol Asia candidate, participates in a mountain-side medical and rescue training exercise with other members of the USPA at
Vivaldi Ski Resort, Daemyeon, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2008. Located on Yongsan Garrison, the USPA is currently seeking Patroller candidates for the 2009/2010
ski season. For more information about becoming a certified Ski Patroller, visit USPA online at http://www.usskipatrol.com — U.S. Army photo
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Science Museum (Seoul)
The Seoul National Science Museum offers
three main exhibit areas devoted to: life
sciences, industrial technologies, and special
exhibits. The main exhibit area easily explains
the laws, rules, and practical applications of
science. The industrial technologies exhibit
displays information on Korea’s chief industrial
technologies and their course of production.
Visitors can view diagrams of reduction
models for energy, vehicles, petroleum,
and much more. The special exhibit area is
changed on a yearly basis. The museum is
open from 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m. and is closed
Mondays and major holidays. Visit www.
tour2korea.com or www.ssm.go.kr(Korean,
English) for information.
Oriental Medical Science Museum
The Oriental Medicine Museum in Seoul is
located across from Gyeongdong Market,
famous for selling oriental medicinal related
products. The museum is located on the
second ground level of the Donguibogam
Tower. The exhibition hall displays 500 types
of oriental medical herbs and 400 pieces of
oriental medicine related relics. Furthermore,
Bojaewon, the medical center during the
Joseon Dynasty, has been reproduced
showing famous historical oriental medical
doctors. Visitors can learn about basic oriental
medicine such as the body’s vital energy
flow, acupuncture points, features of the four
different physical types, rare oriental herbs,
poisonous oriental herbs, and various oriental
medicinal foods and drinks which may be
consumed regularly in the home. Visit www.
tour2korea.com for additional information on
the Medicine Museum and Market .
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net —website
is for participants of all ages, and visitors can
Ceramic Village enjoy Hoengseong’s well-known local products
Icheon Ceramics Village in Gyeonggi-do, Icheon- such as Hoengseong’s Codonopsis lanceolata
si, Saeum-dong (about an hour outside Seoul) and hot buns. Visit http://tour.hsg.go.kr
produces traditional, high-quality Korean ceramics.
The village became the center of traditional pottery Apricot Fest (March 14-22)
during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) for about The earliest flower that declares the start of
500 years due to the easily obtainable materials in Spring, Jais celebrated with the Japanese Apricot
the areas. Icheon Ceramics Village was also the Festival in the Gwangyang district. Gwangyang
center of Joseon Baekja ceramics. The Haegang is a fantasy place where endless Japanese
Ceramics Art Center is the only ceramics Art Center apricot trees and jar stands line 30 million acres.
in Korea, where you can learn about ceramics. The festival contains activities such as the
Visit www.tour2korea.com or http://ceramic.invil. Japanese apricot concerts, Japanese apricot
org for information. food contest, farming experience, Japanese
apricot photo contest and more. For more
Drawing Show (Thru March 31) information visit http://new.gwangyang.go.kr
The Drawing Show is a nonverbal musical show
in which performers complete amazing paintings Seoul History Museum (Thru March 27)
on stage. This unique show combines art, theatre, On the last Friday of every month there are free
and music to create a high-energy performance concerts held in the lobby of the Seoul History
that will delight audiences of all ages. Over a Museum. This month’s special guest is the
period of 90 minutes, the performers create 10 superstar of the modern rock, Han Chul Lee. Lee
works of arts. This performance is playing now at has made his debut through winning the 1994
the Drawing Show Theater in the Daehangno. Visit MBC University Singing Contest and his music
www.tour2korea.com for details. such as the ‘Breaking off the Shell’, ‘Zipper’, and
‘Bulldog Mansion’. For more information http://
Kimchi Museum (COEX) www.museum.seoul.kr
The Kimchi Museum displays historical relics
related to kimchi, types of kimchi, and information Photo Exhibit (March 7- April 2)
on the kimchi processes. For information, visit the Artist Shin captures the sincere, genuine world
website at www.Kimchimuseum.or.kr thus taking lots of photos of children and photos
displaying humanity at its purest. Through
Taegi Cultural Fest (March 14-15) photos like hardworking men with sincere smiles
In 1984, the traditional folk song Hoengseong- and a sense of purpose, Artist Shin tries to
Hwe-Daji won the President’s Award in the Ethnic capture every moment to create an everlasting
Arts Competition. The song was inspired by the masterpiece with a message of hope. Hours are:
traditions of Hoengseong County. During its cultural weekdays, 2 -8 p.m. and weekends, 10 a.m.- 6
festival, visitors can experience traditional Korean p.m. The Gallery is closed on Wednesdays.
games and local flavor. The Taegi Cultural Festival Tickets are free. For more information visit the
at http://www.gallerybom.net
No endorsement implied.
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This Week’s Profile in Service:

2009: Year of the NCO
Culinary crusader crafts cuisine
Story & photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks
2ID Public Affairs
Sergeant September Dowling’s passion
for her craft is evident as she prepares
one of her signature desserts - homemade
banana pudding. The life of an Army chef
is hard work - balancing the Soldier skills
and preparing meals to feed hundreds of
Soldiers, but for Dowling, it’s a job she
truly enjoys.
Dowling, assigned to Headquarters,
Headquarters Support Company, Division
Special Troops Battalion, joined the US
Army for leadership and educational
opportunities. Currently a shift leader at
the Kilbourne Dining Facility on Camp
Red Cloud, the 34-year-old Boston native
is pursuing her educational goals while
enrolled at the University of Phoenix seeking
a degree in biology.
Her leadership goals were met recently as
she won the Area I NCO Chef of the Quarter
in her first board competition. Despite the
personal accolades she garnered, Dowling
admitted the accomplishment meant more
for the four Soldiers under her charge whom
she motivates on a daily basis.
“I think it was a positive example for me
to set for my Soldiers,” Dowling said. “It
shows that if you study hard and dedicate
yourself to excellence, you can accomplish
anything.”
Dowling, who has been in 2nd Infantry
Division for nearly four months, said the best
part of being a chef is the social interaction
of meeting troops on a daily basis.
“It makes me happy to serve a meal the
Soldiers enjoy,” she said. “Food is a morale
booster and if the food isn’t good, then the
Soldiers aren't happy. So I’m proud of the
part I play in taking care of the Soldiers’
morale.”
One of the Soldiers at the Kilbourne
Dining Facility who thinks highly of Dowling
is Pfc. Aeishya Grant. Dowling assisted and
studied with her as she competed and won
the Area I Junior Chef of the Quarter. “She is
a good NCO, she looks out for her Soldiers
best interest and she's always there when we
need her and willing to help in any way she
can,” Grant said. “She is my mentor and a
strong female in my eyes. She is the type of
sergeant I hope to be one day.”

EUSA proclaims Year of the NCO

8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
A proclamation by signed by Lt. Gen.
Joseph F. Fil Junior, Commanding General
of 8th U.S. Army, and Command Sgt. Maj.
Robert A. Winzenried, command sergeant
major for United Nations Command,
Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces
Korea and 8th U.S. Army, designating 2009
as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer
on Feb. 26, 2009 at the 8th U.S. Army
Headquarters, Yongsan Garrison.
“The Army has designated 2009 as the year
of the NCO in recognition of the leadership,
professionalism, commitment, courage and
dedication of the Noncommissioned Offcer
Corps. It is my honor and pleasure to sign
8th U.S. Army’s proclamation of the year of
the NCO, in keeping with the Army’s NCO
of the year initiative,” said Fil.
Many activities are planned to improve
the roles of the NCOs. Throughout the
year, NCOs will come together to share
information and lessons, and to foster the
NCO concept within the Korean theatre
of operations.
With more than 200 years of service,
the U.S. Army’s Noncommissioned Officer
Corps has distinguished itself as the world’s
most accomplished group of military
professionals.
Historical and daily accounts of “Life
as an NCO” are exemplified by acts of
courage, and a dedication and a willingness
to do “whatever it takes” to complete the
mission at hand.

Mailing services prices effective May 11

On May 11 the price for a 1-ounce First-Class Mail stamp will increase
from 42¢ to 44¢. Prices for other mailing services — Standard Mail,
Periodicals, Package Services (including Parcel Post), and Extra Services
— will also change. The average increase by class of mail is at or below
the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Customers can use their Forever Stamps — regardless of when
purchased — to mail 1-ounce letters after the price change, without the
need for additional postage. Forever Stamps are widely available through
Post Offices, commercial retail outlets such as grocery stores, and online
(http://shop.usps.com)
Prices for mailing services will continue to adjust each May. Prices
for most shipping services, including Express Mail and Priority Mail, were
adjusted in January and will not change in May.
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More than 50 Noncommissioned officers leap forward at the sound of the starting gun fired by Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavendar (left), Command Sgt. Maj. USAG-RC, to begin the Year of
the NCO 5k Fun Run on USAG-Casey Feb. 28. Additional photos from this event are available online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea.— U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

NCOs gather for 5 kilometer fun run at Casey

John Hamilton (left) receives a coin from
Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavendar (right),
USAG-RC command sgt. maj., after finishing
1 in the Men’s Division of the Year of the NCO
5k Fun Run held in front of the Carey Fitness
Center on USAG-Casey Feb. 28. — U.S.
Army photo by Jim Cunningham
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON —
Noncommissioned officers in Area I
gathered outside of Carey Fitness Center on
USAG-Casey Feb. 28 to kick-off Installation
Management Command’s Year of the NCO
Fun Run. More than 50 NCOs participated
in the run, which covered 5 kilometers
between Carey Fitness Center and the Camp
Hovey Physical Fitness Center.
“This is the kind of event you can get not
only the NCOs to do but also all of those
who want to support the corps, to come
out and enjoy themselves,” said Command
Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, USAG-RC
Command Sgt. Maj. “It feels good to get
up on a Saturday morning, no pressure,
and let everyone know, ‘hey, we are here
for the Army.’”
Virginia Metzger placed 1 in the Women’s
Division with a time of 25:33:70. Brandy
Cardona placed 2 in the Women’s Division
with a time of 25:54:83. John Hamilton
placed 1 in the Men’s Division with a time of
18:58:23; Michael Harmon finished 2 with
a time of 19:00:32. Joshua Dehnert finished
3 with a time of 19:40:14. There were
43 men participating and seven women.
Command Sgt. Maj. Coins were given to
the top three men finishers and to the 1st
place finish in the Women’s Division.
“I hope we are going to gain some
camaraderie,” Lavender said. “I know
everyone will show good sportsmanship and
everyone out here will improve themselves
and let everyone know we are always here
for the Army.”
Although the run is the first for the Year
of the NCO in Area I, Lavender believes the
Year of the NCO events will be plenty and
only get better.
“There will be so many events throughout
the year, we can only get better,” she
said. “Certain brigades will host the runs
monthly, and we are also going to pick
up more members in the Audie Murphy
Club. Furthermore, we will have movies
highlighting our NCOs and their service
to the Army throughout the year.
We have even been challenged by
our civilian counterparts to a bowling
championship this month.”

Workforce learns driving rules during Town Hall

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — The workforce
in Area I learned of the Provost Marshal’s
intent to enforce on post driving regulations
Feb. 25 in the USAG-Casey Digital
Conference Center during a Workforce
Town Hall.
“Our regulations are strict on military
installations,” said Lt. Col. Hans Hunt, 2nd
Infantry Division Provost Marshal/USAG-
RC Director of Emergency Services. “There
is a big difference once you drive in traffic
outside the installation.”
The many differences demonstrated
were about the use of seat belts, parking,
how to drive in inclement weather, traffic
at bus stops, flag call, emergency vehicles,
and Military Police operations. Violations
of the on post driving rules do not involve
fines, but they do involve a point system,
which may cause violators to lose their on
post driving privileges.
“If you are pulled over for a driving
violation on a military installation, you will
be issued an armed forces traffic ticket,”
Hunt said. “The ticket will list all of your
information and the violation. We will
process the ticket at the MP desk and you
will receive a copy. The significance of these
tickets is there are points assessed against
your driver’s license.”
A driver can lose his license for driving on
post if he accumulates more than 12 traffic
points within 12 consecutive months or 18
traffic points within 24 consecutive months.
Points are assessed and applied to driving
records using Army Regulation 190-5.
Points are not the only way you can lose
your driving privilege on post. In the case
of American civilians, they will lose their
privilege to drive on post and may also lose
their privilege to drive off post, if charged
with driving under the influence of alcohol
and or drugs or driving while intoxicated,
said Sgt. Maj. Russell Orlowitz, Sgt. Maj.
2nd Infantry Division Provost Marshal’s
Office. Unless the individual charged with
DUI/DWI has a separate type of driver’s
license, he could have his Status of Forces
Agreement driver’s license suspended for
12 months.
Moving traffic violations are not the only
type of ticket a driver can be given.
“Points are assessed for moving and
parking violations,” Hunt said. “If you
accrue 12 driving tickets (to include parking
tickets) in 12 months your driving privileges
will be suspended. It is mandatory.”
Off post traffic mostly ignores Korean
emergency vehicles.
“In my driving experience here, no one
pulls over to let emergency vehicles pass,”
Hunt said. “Emergency vehicles try to weave
in and out of traffic to go wherever they
need to go. On post it is mandatory you pull
over to the right side and let the emergency
vehicle pass.”
When a MP vehicle pulls up behind a
driver on post with their lights and or sirens
on, the driver must pull over to the right
side of the road immediately. Put your car
in park, remain seated in the vehicle with
your seat belt on, roll down your window
and wait for the MP officer to approach you.
Once the MP approaches your car, present
your Military/On-Post driver’s license,
Civilian Driver’s License, Military/Civilian
identification card, and USFK Form 207
(the form you received when getting your
SOFA license plate) in lieu of a vehicle
registration card, which are not issued in
Korea. For those who do not understand
English, they may request a translator.
“Koreans like to get out of their car and
approach the MPs,” Hunt said. “In America,
when someone gets out of their car and
walks toward the police car on a routine
traffic stop, that poses a threat. We ask you
to stay in your car and not come to us; wait
for us to come to you.”
During flag call, you will hear music Lt. Col Hans Hunt, 2nd Infantry Division Pro-
over the loudspeakers. When you hear this vost Marshal/USASG-RC Director of Emer-
music, you must stop your car and wait for gency Services, gives a briefing about driving
the flag to be raised or lowered. Once the rules and regulations for driving on post during
music stops, you may continue driving. Flag the Workforce Town Hall Meeting held in the
USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center Feb.
– See WORKFORCE, Page 7 – 25. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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News & Notes

New! Mitchell’s Sunday Brunch
Mitchell’s will offer Sunday Brunch from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. No reserva-
tions are required. For more information
call: 732-8189/8211.
New Osan Bus Schedule
The bus schedule has changed to reflect
the actual ridership. Main changes are:
11:30 p.m. bus routes for Friday, Saturday
and U.S. holidays are eleminated. Osan
Express will run twice daily from 9 a.m.
leaving Casey arriving Red Cloud 9:40 a.m.
and Osan at noon, 11 a.m. Casey 11:40
a.m. Red Cloud, 2 p.m. at Osan. Leaves
Osan 3:30 p.m. to Red Cloud 4:20 p.m. and
Casey 5:10 p.m. Leaves Osan 6:30 p.m. to
Red Cloud 7:20 p.m. and Casey 8:10 p.m.
For more information call: 738-3380.
Suicide Prevention Hotline
2nd Infantry Division Suicide Prevention
Hotline is open 24 hours. The DSN is: 737-
5508. If no answer call: 011-9932-0187.
Suicide Prevention Class
There will be a mandatory Suicide Preven-
tion Class held in the Casey Digital Confer-
ence Center March 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. All
assigned U.S. military and U.S. DA Civil-
ians are required to attend and spouses
are encouraged to attend. For more infor-
mation call: 732-9103.
EEO/POSH Training Schedule
EEO/POSH refresher training will be held
in the FMWR classroom March 9 on US-
AG-Red Cloud and in the Digital Confer-
ence Center on USAG-Casey March 25.
For more information call: 732-6273.
Soldiers learn about suicide
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON —The
Army Times emblazoned their front page
Feb. 16 with these five words ‘The Army
is killing itself.’ When referring to “The
Army is killing itself,” the “Army Times” is
speaking of suicide within the military, and
that is just what Soldiers and Department of
Defense Civilians spoke about in a suicide
prevention class, Feb. 25 in the USAG-RC
theatre.
In the past, suicide briefings have been
conducted in an informal setting using a
slide show with many slides. However, Maj.
Wayne Garcia, USAG-RC chaplain and
training leader, did not want the standard
“death by power point presentation,” as
he likes to call it., He took his briefing to
a different level using an interactive DVD
program called “Beyond the Front.”
“Beyond the Front,” is a simulation
DVD where the audience is taken through
the story of Spc. Kyle Norton, a fictional
Soldier who, while deployed for the first
time, goes through some life changing
events, which could possibly lead to suicide.
For this simulation, events such as a
breakup, death, depression, confusion, and
insomnia were used.
At certain points during the presentation,
the DVD would stop and let the audience
decide what choice Norton should make,
knowing if they make the wrong decision
it can lead to the Soldier surviving or
committing suicide.
“The idea of the interactive video is to
help Soldiers recognize signs and symptoms
of extreme depression that may lead to
suicide, both in themselves and others,”
states information on http://soldiersmind.
com/2008/10/09/beyond-the-front/, They
learn how they can intervene for themselves
and seek help, or how they can intervene
with a friend and steer them into seeking
help before it is too late.”
“I think the program was as realistic as it
could be without sending you into combat,”
Garcia said. “Putting you (the audience)
in the place of Norton made it possible to
identify with the person, and it kept the
audience engaged, because they did not want
to be the ones to kill Norton,”
Before each decision was made, Garcia
discussed each situation going on in Norton’s
life. At that point, Garcia would view the
options of each choice with the audience and
would let them make their own choice, yet
in the end, Norton lived.
At the end of the briefing, Garcia passed
out “ACE” cards for the Soldiers to read.
The card explains to Soldiers how to talk
to your buddy, care for your buddy, and
escort your buddy, if he is contemplating
suicide. For some Soldiers the card will be Maj. Wayne Garcia, USAG-RC chaplain, dis-
an inspection item. cuss with Soldiers the signs and symptoms
“You can always talk to someone, and of recognizing when an individual is suicidal.
no matter who you are, seeking help is a The meeting was a mandatory training class
sign of strength, it takes a lot of courage, for all Soldiers and DOD civilians held in the
blowing it off won’t get you the help you USAG-RC theatre, Feb. 25. — U.S. Army
need,” Garcia said. photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

Army Emergency Relief kicks off at Casey

2009 Texas Hold’em Championship
The 2009 Texas Hold’em Championship
tournament will be held tomorrow in Mitch-
ell’s Sports Grill on USAG-RC. For more
information call: 732-9187.

2009 Month of the Military Child

To recognize the commitment and increas-
ing sacrifices that our Families are making
every day, as the strenght of our Soldiers
comes from the strength of their Families,
2009 Month of the Military Child will be cel-
ebrated during the month of April.

Post Allowance for Uijeongbu

and Dongducheon
Effective Feb. 1, Post Allowance for Ui-
jeongbu and Dongducheon for Civilians is
zero. For more information call: 732-7766.

Year of the NCO Movies

Army and Air Force Exchange Service will
show two movies celebrating Year of the
NCO in area movie theaters. The movies
showing are: “Letters from Iwo Jima” and
“Rescue Dawn.” Times are: USAG-Casey
- first week of the month on Saturdays, be-
ginning at 4 p.m., Camp Hovey - 2 week of
the month on Saturday at 5 p.m., USAG-
RC - third week on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and
Camp Stanley - fourth week on Saturdays
at 5 p.m. For more information call: 732-
6066.

U.S. Phone Numbers Available
for Troops in Korea
Army and Air Force Exchange Service is in-
troducing the availability of U.S. telephone
numbers to troops in Korea through LG Da-
com. Customers register for a U.S. num-
ber at any LG Dacom storefront located in
AAAFES Exchanges in Korea, and choose
from an extensive range of U.S. area codes.
For more information call:732-6307.
Gwendolyn McCarthy, Army Emergency Relief officer, passes out additional information about AER to a unit representative at the AER campaign
kickoff meeting in the USAG-Casey mini theatre, Feb. 25. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker
By Pfc. Jamal Walker organization, has been helping Soldiers in of all Soldiers and their Families about the
USAG-RC Public Affairs times of need. It may be a Soldier who needs financial assistance available from AER.
an emergency leave plane ride home or a “This organization is for Soldiers,” said
CASEY GARRISON—Soldiers family member not having enough money Chris Kiyonaga, Area I AER Project Officer.
and unit representatives gathered for a to cover tuition after being accepted into Soldiers donate a piece of their paycheck to
briefing signifying the kick off of the Army college. help other Soldiers during financial crisis.”
Emergency Relief campaign Feb. 25 at the The only way AER can provide all of Donations will be accepted in the form
USAG-Casey mini theatre. these gracious acts is collecting donations of a check, cash, or an allotment. The cutoff
For the past 67 years, AER, a nonprofit from Soldiers and increasing the awareness date for the campaign ends May 15.
MARCH 6, 2009
Casey Garrison Mardi Gras festival scores success
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Community
members came to USAG-Casey Feb. 21 to
celebrate the famous New Orleans festival,
Mardi Gras. Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation sponsored the event, which
featured a Cajun cook off, Mardi Gras
parade, Children’s Cajun Carnival, and a
Bourbon Street party.
“We have events like this, with the help of
the chain of command, because it is a great
way to show Soldiers new to Area I there are
ways to have fun other than going to bars
and partying,” said Sgt. James Soto, Better
Opportunity for Single and Unaccompanied
Soldiers military liaison.
The Cajun cook off judged Cajun dishes
made in two hours with only a cooking grill
and table. Once the allotted time had come
to an end, the dishes were brought to three
judges, Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed
USAG-Casey, Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene
Lavender, USAG-RC, and Corrine Carrisal,
Equal Opportunity representative at USAG-
Red Cloud, who graded the dishes.
“In the past, we have had rib cook offs,
and chili cook offs, so in the spirit of the
festival, we (the BOSS council) felt everyone
should try to show what real Cajun food
taste like,” said James Underwood, BOSS
Area I Servicemembers briefed for Commander’s Cup
Randy Behr (center),FMWR sports director, talks to service members from Warrior Country
about the Commander’s Cup in the USAG-RC Community Activity Center Feb. 24. The cup is
a competition which builds teamwork and camaraderie within units. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc.
Jamal Walker
WORKFORCE
call occurs at 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. when the
American and Republic of Korea flags are
hoisted up or down for the day.
“Military personnel are required to get
out and salute; we encourage the Civilian
workforce to get out as well, although it is
not mandatory,” Hunt said.
All motor vehicles must come to a
complete stop when traveling behind or
approaching a stopped bus.
Never pass a stopped bus. Buses on post
make frequent stops at designated places to
let passengers on and off; be aware of troop
busses frequent stopping.
During bad weather, i.e. rain, fog, snow,
sleet, make sure you reduce your speed and
drive with caution. Turn on your headlights
during bad weather conditions and make
AREA I
program manager.
The parade kicked off at 3 p.m. when
Saeed recognized specific individuals from
BOSS
and the 2nd Infantry Division Band
for all they did to make the Mardi Gras
happen.
“I want to thank the 2nd ID band,
the Dongducheon Marching Band, the
Dongducheon School, all of the BOSS
programs in Area I, and all they have done
to make this event successful. We took the
opportunity to celebrate Mardi Gras on a
beautiful Saturday morning and the event is
a success because the Area I BOSS program
is one of the best on the peninsula and one
of the best in the world,” Saeed said.
The parade started with the HHD USAG
color guard leading the way, followed by
the 2ID Band, decorated Mardi Gras floats,
Dongducheon Marching Band, and FMWR
party train.
After the parade, parents and children
attended the Children’s Cajun carnival at the
Casey Community Activity Center.
The event featured face painting, games,
magic show, and a musical show where 20
children of the Dongducheon American
Community School sang and danced to
various songs.
“ The children’s activities where
coordinated so that the children will have
something to do. This isn’t just for the
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sure your windows are clear of ice or snow.
“When water comes to the surface,
and oils come up from the road mixing
with it, the first 30 minutes of rain, snow
or sleet is the most dangerous,” Hunt said.
“Afterwards, oil washes off the road, but it
will still be dangerous.”
You may park only in approved parking
areas as shown by posted signs or white
parking space lines on the pavement.
If you are picking up or dropping off
passengers, you must pull off the road into
a parking lot or an area where you will not
block traffic.
“If you park in an area not designated
a parking area you will get a ticket,” Hunt
said. “Handicapped parking spaces are
marked with a sign on post. Unless you have
Staff Sgt. Ken Francious, 2nd Infantry Division Commanding General’s Mess cook, meticu-
lously stirs his pot of gumbo at the Cajun Cook off. Francious, who says his gumbo recipe is a
secret, won the contest held in front of the Gateway Club on USAG-Casey Feb. 21. Additional
photos from this event are available online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo
by Pfc. Jamal Walker
Soldiers, it is for the community, the Family
members and children as well,” said Sally
Hall, USAG-Casey CAC manager,
At 5:30 p.m. people where lined up
waiting to buy their tickets for the Bourbon
Street Party. New Soldiers from the Warrior
Replacement Center in Yongsan were invited
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Military
personnel from Warrior Country were briefed
about the coming Commander’s Cup Feb.
24 in the USAG-RC Community Activity
Center. The purpose of the meeting was to
inform representatives of each competing
unit the rules of the Commander’s Cup
competition.
“In the past two years, there has been a
big push for more positive activities within
Warrior Country,” said Randy Behr, Family
and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports
director, explaining why the Commander’s
Cup is valuable to the Warrior Country
Soldiers and Airmen attending the briefing.
The Commander’s Cup is an athletic, team
emphasized, competition in which units
a handicapped tag or sticker, you cannot
park there.”
It is required that the driver and all
passengers in your car wear a seat belt at
all times.
Infants and children under four years old
and/or under 45 pounds will be properly
secured in an infant/child car seat at all times
while driving.
“The driver needs to ensure everyone
in the car is wearing their seatbelt,” Hunt
said. “If someone in the car is not wearing
a seatbelt and the car is pulled over by MPs,
the driver gets the ticket.”
When you see a stop sign, come to a
complete stop before driving on.
“Stop signs mean stop, they do not
mean yield,” Hunt said. “Always come
to a complete stop at stop signs before
continuing. We will give tickets for failure
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by Soto, who said it is important to welcome
new Soldiers to Korea and show them all the
great things BOSS has to offer.
The next event will be a Luau in March
with emphasis on Asian Pacific culture. For
more information contact your local BOSS
representative.
face off against each other in various sports
activities and are awarded on a point scale.
The unit with the most points at the end of
the season will win the Commander’s Cup.
The season in which the cup is awarded is
Jan. 1 through June 30 and July 1 through
Dec. 31. Point totals will be posted at the
beginning of the week, sent through e-mails,
and posted within each service member’s
respective unit.
Behr, who led the briefing named a few
of the sports in which service members will
be competing, from team sports such as
basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, and
bowling to one-on-one player sports like,
swimming, bike racing, tae kwon do, tennis,
and racquetball.
Competitions for the Commander’s Cup
have begun. For more information about
events, call: 732-6276.
to stop at stop signs.”
Do not talk on a cell phone or send a text
message while driving.
“Talking on a cell phone while driving is
wrong,” Hunt said. “We have written many
tickets for people talking on their cell phones
while driving.”
Obey the posted speed limit signs. Be
aware that speed limits change from area to
area. “The speed limit is 32 kilometers per
hour at USAG-Casey,” Hunt said. “Make
sure you pay attention to speed limit signs
when you are here. We are issuing a lot of
tickets for those who ignore the posted
speed limits.”
Pedestrians have the right of way when
walking in the crosswalks.“When you see a
pedestrian entering a crosswalk, you must
stop,” Hunt said. “If you don’t, you will be
issued a ticket.”
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Yongsan residents meet with garrison officials Feb. 24 for the monthly USAG-Yongsan Community Information Forum at the Community Services Building. — U.S. Army photo by Steven Morgan

Garrison keeps community informed

Area discussions
include pet waste,
high school expansion,
Hannam construction,
AAFES fashion show
By Steven Morgan
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — About 70 Yongsan

residents met with garrison officials Feb. 24 for the
monthly USAG-Yongsan Community Information
Forum at the Community Services Building.
Officials discussed a myriad of topics from housing
issues to pet waste.
“This isn’t just a problem in Itaewon Acres, it’s all
over,” said Col. Dave Hall, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
commander. “I would ask that people be responsible
and clean up after their pets.”
Hall asked residents to be vigilant. “If you
observe an owner not picking up after a pet, go to
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Webmaster Steven Morgan creates and maintains cutting edge browsing abilities on the garrison
the garrison website, click on the hotline button
website to ensure Web surfers inside and outside the community can stay current to Yongsan news in a user friendly manner. Web
and give us a name.” users can view the garrison website at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally
The community also announced an expansion
project to add a new building to the high school in
preparation for tour normalization.
“Our high school is very full, and in anticipation of
Garrison adds streaming multimedia to site
more families coming in, we are starting this expansion By David McNally and now people can also listen to the all the Garrison
project,” said Chuck Markham, USAG-Yongsan Public USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs podcasts we’ve produced,” he said.
Works director. “It’s going to be similar to what we Community members can sign up for free notification
did for the middle school.” YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison officials unveiled services such as news release e-mails, the weekly “Seoul
Markham said the building will be a two-floor a new streaming multimedia feature to the official Word this Week,” and soon will be able to sign up for
structure located south of Falcon Gymnasium on the community website Feb. 23. community alerts via text messaging.
old tennis court. “We’re looking for ways to bring all sorts of community “The vision for the site is to be the homepage for the
Officials updated community members on the information to a single place on the Web,” said U.S. Army 17,000 Americans living in our community,” Morgan said.
status of the Hannam Village renovation project. Garrison-Yongsan Webmaster Steven Morgan. “New media “We want people to know what’s going on at Yongsan.”
Army and Air Force Exchange officials told the initiatives are driving more people to the Internet as a Morgan also suggested the videos as great material to
community about an upcoming fashion show and primary source of information.” send people coming to Korea for an assignment.
forum coming March 24. Morgan said the website brings cutting edge “The ‘Welcome to Korea’ videos for military and civilians
The fashion show will be at the Yongsan Main technology to Yongsan Web surfers. are perfect for sponsors,” he said.
Post Exchange to introduce a new clothing line. This “We have the videos available with near-instant streaming, The garrison website is http://yongsan.korea.army.mil.
will be the new seasonal apparel sold at the PX . For
information, call 724-3244.
USAG-Yongsan holds a Community Information
Forum at 9 a.m. on the last Tuesday of every month.
For current community information, visit the garrison
website at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil.
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News & Notes
Spouse Employment Workshop
Army Community Services has
partnered with Contracting Command
Korea to bring you a workshop on
Spouse employment readiness. Find
out how to apply for contracting jobs
in Korea. The workshop is 2-4 p.m.
March 19 and 5-6 p.m. March 31 in
the ACS Bldg., room 118.
USAG-Y Tours
The Moyer CAC Bong-In Temple Hiking Tour
in Gyeong-Gi Province Saturday, March 14
is open to all USFK ID cardholders. The tour
will be cancelled if there are less than 20
participants. No refunds are available after
deadline. For information, call 723-3291.
Family Readiness Group Meeting
HHC Special Troops Battalion-Korea and 8th
Army 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at 8th
Army HQ Building, Van Fleet Room, 2nd Floor.
The guest speakers from Army Community
Service Family Financial Readiness Program
and USAG-Yongsan Tax Center. Spouses are
strongly encouraged to attend. For information,
call 723-2585.
Alibi Bowling Tournament
Yongsan Lanes is holding a 9-8 Pin No Tap
4 Game Alibi Bowling tournament 12 p.m.
March 15. There is an entry fee of $25. For
information, call 723-7830.
Single Parents Day
The Main Post Club is having a special 10
percent off any entree for single parents who
bring their child to dinner with them 5 -9 p.m.
March 20. For information, call 723-8785.
Models Needed for Boss Fashion Show
USAG-RC Camp Stanley BOSS needs
adult models for a fashion show 2-5 p.m.
May 16 at Camp Stanley Theater. The
categories are: formal, night wear, club
scene, business attire, Sunday’s best and
punk rock/emo. Child models are needed
ages 3-12. The categories are: formal,
sleep wear and casual. For information,
call 732-5293.
Suwon Castle Tour
A tour to the Suwon Castle will depart from
the Moyer Community Activities Center 9 a.m.
March 28. For information, call 723-3291.
National Nutrition Month
Commiskey’s is offering special fresh fruit
salad on a half pineapple shell with cottage
cheese for $9.95 11 a.m.-2 p.m. during
March. For information, call 736-3971.
Faithlift 2009
Faithlift is an interdenominational
women’s weekend held at South Post
Chapel. On March 27-28 Ladies are
invited to come and learn “Where
the Spirit of the Lord is …” For more
information, visit www.yongsanpwoc.org
or e-mail faithlift09reg@gmail.com.
Volunteer of the Year
Do you know a volunteer that is need of
recognition? Now is the time to recognize
their great work by nominating them for
Volunteer of the Year! Nomination forms for
Volunteer of the Year are available now at
ACS, Bldg. 4106 and are due April 3. For
information, call 738-7510.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
AREA II
Yongsan provides training for AER
By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Un i t
Army Emergency Relief representatives
received training in the Multipurpose
Training Facility for the 2009 AER fund
raising campaign, which will run from
March 1 to May 15.
USAG-Yongsan commander Col. David
Garrison commander volunteers first Army
Emergency Relief campaign donation
USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall makes the first donation to officially start the
Army Emergency Relief campaign, which is a private nonprofit organization with the sole
mission of helping Soldiers and their dependents. The 2009 AER fund raising campaign
collects donations from Soldiers until May 15. Last year, the total amount of grants and
loans awarded to Soldiers was more than the amount collected during the fund raising
campaign. For information, contact 738-4008. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi.
Health officials explain substance abuse dangers
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan
adolescent substance abuse counselors are
targeting a message to parents and teens on
how “to stay safe in a changing world.”
Andrea Donoghue, Adolescent Substance
Abuse Counseling Ser vice Clinical
Supervisor, wants community members to
be aware of the potential for inhalants and
over-the-counter drug abuse.
Donoghue said the best way to address
the issues is through education and
awareness. “That’s why, whenever you even
see a few cases cropping up, we emphasize
community-wide awareness,” she said.
“Our aim is to prevent the onset of use,
and to stop the progression of use in teens
who have started.”
The ASACS program is a community-
based program based in the Seoul American
Middle School and High School at
Yongsan. The program provides critical
prevention and education to youth through
“embedding” counselors in the schools and
staying close to students.
“There is a myth with kids that using
substances like inhalants and over-the-
counter drugs is not the same as other
substance abuse,” Donoghue said.
Prescription and over-the-counter
medications were the most commonly
Hall opened the presentation with praising
remarks for the hard work that the AER
officers have devoted to the program.
“The AER is a great program,” said Col.
Hall. “It’s a great safety net for Soldiers who
are in trouble and need help.”
The Army Emergency Relief program
is an independent organization that
collects donations from Soldiers to
provide emergency aid to Soldiers in
need, and provides monetary aid at no
abused drugs by high school students after
marijuana, according to “Monitoring the
Future: National Results on Adolescent
Drug Use” a study released in 2007.
“Because these drugs are available
over the counter, students may not fully
recognize the dangers of using them, even
in high doses,” the study said.
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
officials are doing their part to monitor and
limit sale products with high concentrations
of dextromethorphan (DXM).
Do n o g h u e s a i d o n e o f t h e b e s t
ways to protect teens is to correct
misinformation about prescription and
over-the-counter drug use. “One of the
reasons that prescription and over-the-
counter drug abuse trends respond well
to prevention is because teens can be
under the false assumption that because
OTCs are legal, they are safer.”
Health professionals say prescription
and OTC drugs have side effects that range
from the unpleasant to the dangerous for
teens using them recreationally. “The
effects and dangers are intensified when
these drugs are combined with alcohol and
illegal street drugs,” Donoghue said.
The ASACS program continues to
reach out to teens and parents. “We are
fully integrated with the schools,” she
said. “But, the number one approach
is not just education; it’s what we call
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interest or sometimes as a grant.
“The donation doesn’t have to be much.
Even if you contribute what you may feel
like is small amount, it’s still a big deal and
it will make a big difference,” Hall said.
Valleri Mason, community area project
officer and Edda Echevarria, Yongsan
Military Personal Division office manager,
gave a short Power point presentation on
how to fill out the AER donation slips and
contribute to the organization.
“Each brigade will have an AER
coordinator. The AER coordinators should
collect all the forms from his/her Soldiers
and forward those documents to me. I will
then process those documents and hand
them over to Ms. Blake,” Mason said.
Mason went over the forms that
contributors need to fill out and answered
all questions regarding the campaign.
Echevarria emphasized the importance
of “letting Soldiers know that it has
been AER regulations for years that
neither incentives nor any disadvantages
should be given depending on whether
contributions have been given.”
Allison Blake, the financial readiness
program manager spoke to the group.
“There’s neither a cut-off amount nor a
limit to the number of times someone can
take out loans,” said Blake. “We’re here to
help all Soldiers, their families, retirees and
their Family Members, widows and orphans
of military Servicemembers.”
In 2008, the Yongsan AER office
received $50,000 in donations and in
2007 it received $80,000.
“We’ve been receiving aid that has
far outstripped our contributions to the
organization,” said Blake. “It’s all for a good
cause. After all – What could be better than
Soldiers helping their fellow Soldiers?”
hands-on skills building.”
The ASACS program uses a LifeSkills
Training Curriculum recognized in the
states as the “gold standard.”
The training covers a wide variety
of lessons including self image, making
decisions, and communication and
social skills.
“It’s a skills-based prevention program
that starts with middle school kids,”
Donoghue said. “It’s one of the highest rated
prevention programs available today.”
The bottom line, she said, is for parents
to connect with their kids. “Get and stay
closely involved with your kids’ lives as
they go through middle school and into
high school. Parents need to help kids make
good decisions.”
Clues that your child may be abusing
prescription or OTC drugs:
nVisits to pro-drug websites devoted to
“how to” get and abuse prescription and
OTC drugs
nCough or cold, prescription, or other
unidentifiable medications among personal
effects with no evidence of illness
nUnexplained disappearance of medicines
from the medicine cabinet
n Declining grades; loss of interest in
hobbies and usual activities
nChanges in friends, physical appearance,
hygiene and general behavior
nDisrupted eating or sleeping patterns
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David Egert, a senior executive for General Motors Korea speaks to Soldiers during a Army Career
and Alumni Program meeting Feb 25. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi
Yongsan spouses attended a group session of Resumix training at the Army Community
Services building Feb. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
Yongsan spouses receive Resumix training
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Five
men seeking employment pioneered
the first group session for a resume
and career finding training program
called Resumix Feb. 27 at the Army
Community Services Building.
All attendees of the Resumix training
had advantages in their favor. A Spouse
preference program now applies on
Yongsan. Local management gives
priority to spouses who rank among the
most qualified applicants according to
Civilian Personnel Advisory Director
Ken Stark. Additional preference
programs exist for military veterans
and applicants with disabilities.
“ I k n ow y o u h a v e a l o t o f
frustrations but this is going to
change,” said Mercedes Jamieson,
Employment Readiness Program
Resumix instructor.
The program covers a plethora
of ways to come out on top when
seeking employment in a competitive
environment. The first topic
of discussion was creating a solid
resume.
“Your resume is your history,”
Jamieson said, “Before they talk you,
this is what they see.”
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Job hunters acquire
professional advice
By Cpl. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs “The No. 1 mistake is
YO N G S A N G A R R I S O N — T h e saying ‘I need a job.’”
A r m y C a re e r a n d A l u m n i Pro g r a m
opened two sessions for Army Family David Egert
employment opportunities and delivered
effective interviewing skills and resume- Senior General Motors-Korea
making techniques. Executive
Job hunters gathered in the ACAP
building Feb. 25 and attentively listened He explained that when writing your
to guest speaker David Egert, director resume it is a good idea to know what the
of Powertrain Manufacturing in Asia company wants.
Pacific, who worked at General Motors “Tailor your resume to the position
for over 30 years. that the company is looking for,” Egert
“It is our job to help Soldiers who are continued. “Don’t make it too long, or the
retiring or separating from the Army and interviewers won’t even read it when it looks
their Family Members to hone their skills for like a story. However, skipping periods of
job searching, resume writing, interviewing time will raise immediate questions when
techniques and all the skills needed for the you walk into the door.”
transition,” ACAP Transition Services Manager Egert answered questions from
Drew Brandt said before the session. “Egert is participants and shared his own experiences.
the senior executive at GM in Korea, so he has He said that some people from the military
a wealth of experience. This will be a very good have had difficulty in describing who they
eye-opener for those who attend.” were, what they did and how their skills
Egert had a lot of advice for what to were relevant to the position.
do during an interview based on his own “I was very surprised by some of the
experience. He also emphasized that listening answers to our questions,” said Lt. Col. David
during an interview involves not just audio Vacchi, U.S. Army Chief of Operational
but also visual cues and that paying attention Fire and Effective Directorate.
to non-verbal language is very important. He said an interviewee could take
“The No. 1 mistake is saying ‘I need a probably one minute before answering a
job’ – Do some research on the company question. “I was once an instructor and
and know what is needed in the position,” waiting for seven seconds can feel very long.
Egert said. “You should tailor your answers Also, it was great to learn their philosophies
and get information about references.”
for the questions to show that you can
support their needs; what skills you have For information about the Army Career
and how that relates to the position.” and Alumni Program call 738-7322.
Other topics included job search
planning, looking sharp, letter writing
and being productive after filling a
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
position. Thomas Weiss donates to the children.
Members of the group shared his time helping the How many hours
tips with one another and some said Noncommissioned per week?
they found comfort in knowing they Officers Association. He volunteers 6
weren’t singled out in the search for He was also nominated hrs. per week.
employment. They also spoke highly for the USAG- What impact does
of Yongsan preparatory programs. Yongsan Volunteer of he have?
“People here at ACS and CPAC are the Quarter for the 1st He is the
more helpful than anywhere I’ve ever quarter. primary reason
been,” Robert Grundy said. the organization
Job seeker Joseph Bell agreed. “I Where does this has been able
wouldn’t be where I’m at now if it volunteer work? to continue the
wasn’t for the assistance programs He works for the relationship it
here,” he said. “Before I was just being Noncommissioned has with the CFC
overlooked but now I’m starting to Officers Association. ROK headquarters
get hits.” What does he do? Thomas Weiss Se r v i c e m e m b e r s
As of Jan. 31, there are 205 Master Sgt. Thomas and the Young Nak
appropriated fund Family Members Weiss coordinates activities for the Orphanage children and staff.
and 119 non-appropriated fund organization Good Neighbor Program. He is a very detail oriented person and
Family Members employed at USAG- He coordinated with the Republic of gives 100 percent towards a project that
Yongsan. Korea Headquarters Servicemembers to he is involved with.
Jamieson said there’s a new position start a free Korean language class. Why does he volunteer?
available every week or two. “I want In addition he was the lead in He has a true passion to share with
to start working with groups to make organizing the holiday gift giving program others and doesn’t expect to be rewarded
a difference in this community,” she for a chapter sponsored orphanage. for it. He gives from the heart.
said, “I also provide one-on-one During this event gifts were collected If you would like to learn more about
services.” and presented to 116 children and 25 staff volunteer opportunities at Yongsan,
To learn more about Resumix members at the orphanage. call the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
training or the Employment Readiness He also recruited volunteers to include volunteer coordinator at 738-7510 or the
Program call 738-8977. a Santa to assist with delivering the gifts American Red Cross at 738-3670.
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kicks off the Key Resolve Centers, the Walker Center and all
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about 1,000 exercise Check with exercise
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“The garrison is proud to to-the-minute policies
about uniforms and
the first to welcome be your host during this weapons. But security
our visitors. important training and accountability
The garrison is should be your goal.
proud to be your host opportunity” Yongsan is a super
during this important community — And
training opportunity.
Col. Dave Hall I’m not just saying
For the entire
USAG-Yongsan Commander that because I am the
c o m m u n i t y, s a f e t y garrison commander.
always needs to be Last year, we accepted
Job No. 1; however, with additional a $750,000 prize for our third place
Yo n g s a n v i s i t o r s w e n e e d t o p a y victory in the Department of the Army
especially close attention to safety. Communities of Excellence competition.
You need to be aware of the additional That’s third place out of 179 Army
traffic, people working night shifts, installations worldwide. We are among the
drivers who may not be as familiar with finalist for this year’s competition as well.
our traffic patterns. Bottom line: We I hope you get the opportunity to visit the
need to look out for each other. sights and scenes of Seoul while you’re here.
USFK officials published a policy letter Before heading home, I highly recommend
that forbids alcohol consumption by that you tour this ancient city.
Servicemembers assigned to or attached to Korea has a rich history. Within a few
the command for the exercise. miles of Yongsan Garrison you will find
T h e p o l i c y l e t t e r s t a t e s a l c o h o l museums, palaces, shopping markets and
consumption is “strictly forbidden” hundreds of quality restaurants.
during the training event. So, on behalf of the 17,000 Americans
Additionally, alcoholic beverages that make up our great community,
will be prohibited at Command Posts, welcome and stay safe!

Yongsan Health Clinic undergoes $2.75 million renovation

By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The Yongsan
Health Clinic has begun a 10-month, $2.75
million renovation project to renew the
facility. YHC has temporarily moved to the
Brian Allgood Community Hospital and
will provide the same quality services.
YHC provides ongoing medical treatment
and health assessment to the majority of
active duty Servicemembers in Yongsan.
“We’re expanding the lab, the pharmacy,
the waiting room and doubling our exam
rooms,” said Lt. Col. Laurel Fields, YHC
commander. “We’ll have a lot better efficiency
in the way we work with patients.”
The renovation project will replace a lot
of old and outdated equipment, which will
give a new feel to the facility itself.
“Even though we have the newest
equipment and the best staff, the building
itself is just very old. It has an old ventilation
system, old heating system, and old lighting
system,” she said. “With the renovation, we
will provide a better environment, meeting
the new healthcare standards.”
Yongsan Health Clinic has already
implemented a significant change to how
they schedule patients by introducing an
appointment based sick-call system.
“Our new system enables patients
to call in like you would for any other
appointment,” Fields said. “Starting at 6
a.m., Servicemembers can call 737-CARE
and make an appointment with our staff.”
In the new system, patients will know
exactly when their appointment is, she said.
“They don’t have to sit in a line and wait.”
The garrison has been providing
extensive support to the clinic for this
renovation project.
“They set up an express bus for our staff
that picks up our patients from the medical
barracks and brings them straight to the
hospital,” Fields said. “That’s just an example
of the great support we’ve been getting from
the garrison command.”
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Area Boy Scouts host Klondike Derby 2009

More than 90 area Scouts from troops across the peninsula participated in this year’s Klondike Derby 2009. Organized by Yongsan’s Troop 80, the Derby took place Feb. 21-22 on
Camp Long. Organized into patrols and harnessed together to build teamwork, the Scouts raced through a challenging outdoor course, pulling homemade wooden sleds loaded with
supplies along the trails. Participants also competed in a variety of activities, including a Turkey Shoot and Hatchet Toss, while developing leadership and first aid skills along the way.
First place overall awards went to Troop 81’s Crusader Patrol from Daegu. Troop 80 Hawk Patrol from Yongsan took 2nd honors followed by Troop 88’s Wolves Patrol from Yongsan in
3rd place. — Photo Courtesy Boy Scout Troop 80. To download this or other photos from the Morning Calm, visit us online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
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VA clarifies military discharge benefits
By Edgar West
Benefits Delivery at Discharge Unit, USAG-Yongsan
For VA benefit purposes, to establish status as a claimant, a veteran must have served on
active-duty in the military and have been discharged or released under conditions other than
dishonorable. If the former service member did not die in service, pension, compensation,
or dependency and indemnity compensation is not payable unless the period of service on
which the claim is based was terminated by discharge or release under conditions other
than dishonorable.
Regulations do not directly state that a dishonorable discharge is a bar to benefits
however, the regulation defining “veteran” states in part “ ...in order to be a veteran they
must be released under conditions other than dishonorable”. So a dishonorable discharge
is, by definition, a bar to VA benefits.
Benefits are not payable where the former Servicemember was discharged or released
under one of the following conditions: Conscientious objector who refused to perform
military duty, wear the uniform or obey orders; Discharged by sentence of a General Court
Martial; Resignation by an officer for the good of the service; As a deserter; As an alien during
a period of hostilities at their request; An OTH discharge because of an AWOL period of
at least 180 consecutive days (If special circumstances relate to the 180 consecutive days of
AWOL, VA entitlement may possibly be established).
A discharge or release because of one of the offenses listed below is considered to have been
issued under dishonorable conditions: Acceptance of an Undesirable Discharge to escape
trial by General Court Martial; Mutiny or spying; An offense involving moral turpitude,
including conviction of a felony; Willful and persistent misconduct.
Multiple enlistments is an area for exception. Despite the fact that no unconditional
discharge may have been issued, a person shall be considered to have been unconditionally
discharged or released from active military, naval or air service when the following conditions
are met: The person served in the active military, naval or air service for the period of time
the person was obligated to serve at the time of entry into service; The person was not
discharged or released from such service at the time of completing that period of obligation
due to an intervening enlistment or reenlistment; and The person would have been eligible
for a discharge or release under conditions other than dishonorable at that time except for
the intervening enlistment or reenlistment.
You are entitled to VA benefits if your discharge was Honorable, Under Honorable
Conditions or General. You may be entitled to benefits if your discharge was Bad Conduct,
Dishonorable, Under Other that Honorable Conditions or Undesirable.
A VA administrative review is required if you received one of the above types of discharges.
Upcoming holiday worship services for USAG-Yongsan
Catholic Service
Date/Time Location Seventh Day Adventist April 11/0900 Allgood Hospital Chapel
Stations of the Cross March 6 – April 3 (Fridays)/1730
Memorial Chapel Easter Sunrise Services April 12/0600 South Post (Collective)
Lenten Community Meal March 6 – April 3 (Fridays)/1800 April 12/0730 K-16 CAC Parking Lot
Memorial Chapel
Lenten Penance Service April 7/1730 Memorial Post Ch. Easter Sunday Services April 12/0800 Memorial Ch. (Liturgical)
Holy Thursday (Morning Prayer) April 9/0900 Memorial Chapel 0910 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean)
Holy Thursday (Lord’s Supper) April 9/1830 Memorial Chapel 0930 South Post Ch. (Contemporary)
Holy Thursday (Night Prayer) April 9/2100 Memorial Chapel 0930 Allgood Hospital (Collective)
Good Friday (Morning Prayer) April 10/0900 Memorial Chapel 1100 South Post Chapel (Traditional)
Good Friday (Stations of Cross) April 10/1200-1500 1030 K-16 Community Chapel
Memorial Chapel 1100 Hannam Village Chapel
Good Friday (Passion of the Lord) April 10/1830 Memorial Chapel 1230 South Post Chapel (Gospel)
Holy Saturday (Morning Prayer) April 11/0900 Memorial Chapel 1330 Memorial Chapel (UPCI)
Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil Mass) April 11/2115 Memorial Chapel
Welcome Reception (Newly Baptized Catholics) Episcopal
April 11/2300 Memorial Chapel Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist Feb. 25/1730 Religious Retreat
Easter Sunday Mass April 12/0800 South Post Chapel Center, Seoul
1130 Memorial Chapel Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist April 5/1000 Memorial Chapel
Please direct all questions to Mr. Pagano, 725-5211 Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist April 9/1200 Memorial Chapel
Good Friday Liturgy April 10/1730 Memorial Chapel
Protestant Easter Holy Eucharist April 12/1000 Memorial Chapel
Lent Special 40 Days Morning Prayer
Feb. 25 – April 12/0510 Jewish
South Post Chapel (Mon-Sat) (Korean) First Seder of Passover April 8/1930 Religious Retreat Center
Hannam Chapel (Sun) (Korean) Second Seder April 9/1930 Religious Retreat Center
Community Good Friday Service April 10/1900 Onnuri Church Passover Shabbos April 10/1900 South Post Chapel
For more information call USAG-Yongsan Religious Support Office, 738-3011
If you are unfortunate in the type of discharge you receive, or are Chaptered out of the
service, you may still be eligible for some if not all of your VA entitlements. For example,
you may be eligible for VA health care even though your service does not qualify you for
VA service connected compensation payments. A Dishonorable Discharge precludes
payment of any VA benefits for that period of active-duty. The Post 9-11 GI Bill requires
an honorable discharge. For more information visit the VA website at www.va.gov.
The VA has a Benefits Delivery at Discharge Office at Yongsan compound in Building
4037, located up the hill from the Dragon Hill Lodge and to the right of the 1RC building.
Business hours are 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is DSN
738-5121. Visit us or attend one of our briefings for more information. Briefings are held
at USAG-Casey/Mobile, USAG-Humprheys, Osan AB, Kunsan AB, USAG-Daegu, and
USAG-Yongsan each month.

March 6 - 12

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

The Unborn The Unborn The Spirit
CASEY (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Fired Up The Spirit No Show
No Show
Doubt Fired Up The Unborn (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13 ) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m.
(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

HENRY Friday the 13th No Show No Show Doubt

(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
768-7724
Delgo Delgo
HUMPHREYS Fired Up The Spirit The Spirit The Unborn The Unborn
(PG13) 3:30 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 p.m.
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
Fired Up Fired Up
753-7716 (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY Marley and Me Seven Pounds Fired Up Doubt Street Fighter

(PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m.
(R) 7p.m.
730-5412

The Spirit He’s Just Not That Into You He’s Just Not That Into You
KUNSAN The Unborn
(PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. No Show No Show No Show (PG13) 6 p.m.
782-4987 The Unborn
(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Mall Cop Mall Cop

OSAN Street Fighter (PG13) 1 p.m. (PG13) 1 p.m. Doubt Doubt The Unborn The Unborn
(PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m. Street Fighter Street Fighter (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
784-4930 (PG13) 3:30 / 7 / 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 / 7 / 9:30 p.m.

Friday the 13th

RED CLOUD (PG13) 7 p.m. The Unborn The Spirit Bedtime Stories Seven Pounds Fired Up
Doubt (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (PG13) 9 p.m.

Punisher: War Zone Friday the 13th

STANLEY (PG13) 7 p.m. Friday the 13th Seven Pounds Street Fighter Australia
(R) 7 p.m.
Cadillac Records (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Valkyrie
732-5565 (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.

Street Fighter Doubt The Unborn The Unborn The Spirit The Spirit
Street Fighter (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. Saw V The Unborn The Unborn
Bolt Bolt Saw V
Delgo (R) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
(PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG13) 6:30 p.m.
Delgo Delgo Valkyrie Valkyrie Valkyrie Transporter 3
(PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel
Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Later Day Saints Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018
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Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Protestant
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Super Gym Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Hannam Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Gospel 1300 Super Gym Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Super Gym 1300 Camp Carroll
KATUSA Contemporary
Tuesday 1900 Super Gym Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Korean Korean
Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1930 Super Gym Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Sunday 0910 Hannam Chapel
Korean Catholic Services
Catholic Services
Mass
Mass
United Pentecostal Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 0930 Super Gym
1130 Camp Carroll
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
KATUSA 1700 Suwon Air Base Chapel
Jewish
Seventh-Day Adventist Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel Jewish
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or army.mil, 723-6707
Early Morning Service call 753-3909
Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
(Korean)
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the
Catholic Services United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and
Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Mass authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
for helpful links and information.
Jewish Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Samuel Hanley, Matthew Conrad, Chris Lycan, Joshua Fandrich and Jacob Fandrich display their Arrow of Light plaques following the Blue and Gold Banquet Crossover Ceremony. Wearing
custom-made regalia, members of the Order of the Arrow Choseon Chapter dance and ceremonial teams also performed a “Fancy Dance” during the ceremony. (Back row from left) Kevin Stoll,
Robbie Goodpastor, Michael Lycan, Colt Morris and Steven Lycan. To download this, or other photos from the event, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Ed Johnson

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Cameron Wodochek and Samuel Yoo, members of Cub Scout
Pack 89, prepare flags for the opening ceremony of this year’s an-
nual Blue and Gold Banquet.
Boy Scouts from Yongsan’s Troop 80 welcome the newest members
of their Troop following the Pack 89 Crossover Ceremony.
Ian Pilgreen, a Webelos with Cub Scout Pack 89 participates in the Blue
and Gold Banquet closing ceremony.
prizes for the event’s cake decorating and
centerpiece competitions and helped off-set
the cost of the banquet.
“This evening would not have been
possible without the gracious support of our
sponsors,” Johnson said.
Alpha Phi Alpha, the Pack’s Charter
Organization, was on hand to make a
donation of $200 to the Cub Scouting
program and both The American Women’s
Club Thrift Shop Association and American
Forces’ Spouses’ Club supported the event
with monetary donations. Other sponsors
included the Army and Air Force Exchange
Service, who donated prizes for the
banquet’s cake decorating and centerpiece
competitions.
Pack 89’s Cubmaster, William Finn,
took time during the ceremony to thank
the many adult leaders and volunteers
who contributed to the Scouting program
throughout the year. “We really appreciate
the volunteer spirit of this community,” Finn
said. “The Cub Scout motto is ‘Do your
best’ and our adult volunteers exemplify
that motto in all that they do to support
Pack 89.”
“The Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders
and the Order of the Arrow dancers you
saw at this banquet, on average, commit
several hours per week to the Scouting
program because they are dedicated to
a program that develops young men of
character,” said Weigle. “Adults interested
in volunteering with Cub Scout Pack 89
or other Scouting programs can learn more
by visiting us online at www.koreabsa.org,”
added Weigle.
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65th Medical Brigade
Brigade announces
Patient Safety Week
Special to the Morning Calm
The 65th Medical Brigade is hosting a
community awareness event with the phar-
macy and hospital staff of Brian Allgood
Army Community Hospital on proper use
of medications during National Patient
Safety week, 9-13 of March. The theme of
the week is “Know your medicines!”
Clean out your medicine cabinet: BAACH
pharmacy staff will be available in the front
entrance of the hospital to receive and dis-
card old, discontinued or expired medica-
tions to properly dispose of them.
The staff will be available to answer any
questions about current medications you
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the battalion levels of command. 1st HBCT
focused primarily on training 1-72nd
Armor Regiment and 302nd Brigade
Support Battalion, while the remaining
battalions acted as opposing forces,
observer controllers, and also provided
administrative and logistic support to the
exercise.
The exercise enhanced the brigade’s
ability to prepare for combat operations
by incorporating real and simulated
operations, with some Soldiers conducting
boots on the ground training at the KTC
and others conducting training in a virtual
world.
“We’re doing operations between
the live and the virtual world," said Maj.
Jaren K. Price, the brigade intelligence
officer. “It really works on combining all
those individual tasks that we work on in
the day-to-day basis. In the training we're
using what we call a LVC; a Live, Virtual
and Constructive exercise.”
Applying LVC to the operation
equipped 1st HBCT with an increased
capability to train, despite the land and
space limitations.
“There's not a lot of (training) maneuver
land here, so trying to put a whole brigade
out here is difficult,” said Price. “The LVC
allows us to train the brigade by having
Soldiers actually on the ground, in the
virtual and in the constructive. They all
report in just like they would in real life,
so the command post has to deal with
information from all their subordinate
units.”
The Soldiers involved in the Live
portion spent their days and nights in the
field, working with other 2ID and ROK
units, dealing with the enemy, and the daily
aspects of combat operations.
“In the training exercise, I learned that
you have to be prepared," said Pfc. Powell
Jerron, water treatment specialist from Co.
A, 302nd BSB. “It’s easy to take training
for granted, but it's good to be prepared
no matter who you are, because you never
know what will be expected of you or what
you'll have to do.”
As Soldiers from 1-72nd and 302nd
maneuvered their vehicles and engaged
in combat operations at the KTC, others
NEWS
are taking. Patient education materials,
handouts and medication pill holders will
be available.
In addition, the hospital staff will have
demonstrations on proper hand hygiene
techniques during the week’s events and
hand sanitizers will be given away.
National Patient Safety Week is a na-
tional education and awareness building
campaign for improving patient safety
within the community.
The educational activities are focused
on educating patients on how to become
involved in their own health care and be-
come an active member of the healthcare
team in your community.
in the Close Combat Tactical Training
building at USAG-Casey were fighting
alongside them in the computer-simulated
Virtual aspect of the training.
“The virtual side of the exercise is real
Soldiers on simulated equipment,”said
Maj. Judson C. Strom, the brigade
plans officer. “Soldiers from 1-72 Armor
Regiment are sitting inside the simulators
at the CCTT building and, because they’re
linked using the MILES system, they can
see the exercise on their screens. They’ll be
able to see the vehicles from their sister
companies training right next to them.
They move as one with the rest of the
battalion.”
The Virtual portion offers more to the
exercise than just impressive technology,
it also maximizes the number of Soldiers
that are able to be trained.
While the Soldiers in the Live and
Virtual actually drive their vehicles
during the exercise, the Soldiers in the
Constructive perform a different role.
They use a computer, containing a map
of the operation and icons representing
vehicles and units, to plan maneuvers.
“The Constructive part is like a board
game or a war game,” said Price. “They’re
not actually driving vehicles, but they
plan how to move their forces and they
move them in a computer-simulated map
that allows them to fight inside that same
simulation.”
The Constructive portion creates a
vivid battle image for command and, at
the same time, gives the Soldiers involved
the responsibility of acting as battle
commanders within the exercise.
Even though the primary training
audience was only two battalions within
the brigade, the unique exercise provided
training for Soldiers, staffs, and leadership
at all levels.
“It requires an event like this to train
the brigade and battalions war fighting
capabilities,” said Maj. Roger Darrell
Osteen Jr., the brigade S-3 operations
officer, “Even though this exercise was
complex and had many moving parts,
I think the training that we conducted,
both live and virtual, was nothing less than
superb,” he said.
THE MORNING CALM
Zumba Fitness changes
location temporarily
Zumba Fitness will temporarily change location from
trent Gym to Bldg. 2609 from Feb. 23-March 25 due to
UFG. Classes will continue Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 8:30
a.m. and Tues. and Thurs. 5:30 p.m. For information,
contact Shelton Coonfield at 010-2041-7546 or fiercefit@hotmail.com
Job announcements in Korea
United States Embassy, Korea Vacancy
Global Employment and Employment Activities Advisor, FP-6*
Announcement Number 09-09
Open to: U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
Position: Global Employment and Activities Advisor, FP-6*
Closing Date: March 11, 2009
Work Hours: Part-time; 20 hours/week
Salary: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: US$18,914 p.a. (20 hours/week Starting Salary)
(Position Grade: FP-6)
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea is seeking a U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member
for the position of Global Employment and Activities Advisor in the Management
Section.
Basic Function of Position:
The incumbent is responsible for expanding the range of employment opportunities
for eligible family members. He/she assists eligible family members to identify work
opportunities within the Mission and/or outside the Mission, on the local economy
by continuously developing and building a network of contacts, counseling clients
to assist in the job search process, communicating with the Human Resources Of-
fice and the Community Liaison Office in the Embassy regarding availability of jobs
within the Mission and to maximize communication with family members. Performs
other duties as necessary.
Department of Defense Dependents Schools,
Korea District Vacancy Announcement
Announcement Number: 09-005- Korea District School Support Positions
Opening Date: Jan. 1, 2009 /Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2009
Positions:
Monitor, YB-0303-01
Monitor (Lead), YB-0303-01
Educational Aid, YB-1701-01
Educational Aid (Kindergarten), YB-1702-01
Educational Aid (Special Education), YB-1702-01
Educational Aid (Sure Start Program Assistant), YB-1702-01
Health Technician (Office Automation), YI-0640-01*
Library Aid, YB-1411-01*
Library Technician (Office Automation), YB-1411-01*
Office Automation Clerk, YB-0326-01*
Office Automation Assistant, YB-0326-01
Office Automation Assistant (Special Education Assessor),YB-0326-01*
Secretary (Office Automation), YB-0318-01
School Information Assistant (Office Automation), YB-0303-01*
School Support Assistant, YB-0303-01
School Support Coordinator, YB-0303-02*
DoA Vacancy Position: Food Service Worker
Announcement Number: KRNAFEZ09001-K1-LNOC
Opening Date: February 10, 2009 /Closing Date: December 28, 2009
Periodic Cut Off Date: 15th day of each month
Place of Work: USAG-Camp Casey/CRC, COD, APO AP 96224-5543, Tongduchon/
Uijongbu, Korea
Position Status: This announcement may be used to fill permanent full-time, part-
time or intermittent positions. Indicate on your resume your availability for any of these
appointments.
Number of Vacancy: Multi
Changes to the Job Announcement: Local National (LN) Designated Position: This
position is designated for LN occupancy. Selected applicant will have no rights under
reduction in force and will be subject to displacement under a local national reduction
in force.
MARCH 6, 2009
Humphreys celebrates Year of the NCO with run
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS Garrison — About
1,000 Soldiers and KATUSA’s from across
the peninsula celebrated the Year of the
Noncommissioned Officer with a five
kilometer run here Feb. 27.
What began as a planned 5k run for
NCO’s grew into a marquee event that
inspired hundreds of junior enlisted Soldiers
and Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army
to join in one of the largest physical fitness
runs ever held at Humphreys.
“The run was great for morale and esprit-
de-corps,” said Sgt. Stacy Rayner, Company
B, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion. “We
linked up and ran about three miles and
I love to run, so I was a road guard. It’s
important for the world to recognize the
Year of the NCO as we are the first-line
supervisors, trainers and mentors and our
job is Soldiers.”
The distance Soldiers ran depended on
where they joined the formation. The run
began near Humphreys Freedom Chapel and
wound its way around the airfield for more
than three miles, picking up units along the
way to finish back at the Chapel.
Eighth U.S. Army Command Sergeant
Major Robert Winzenried, IMCOM-
Korea Command Sergeant Major Kevin
Witt, Humphreys Garrison Command
Sergeant Major Jason Kim, and Area III
ROKA Command Sergeant Major Jang,
Dae-sung were among the sergeants major
who led the run, followed by Headquarters
‘I have to back-up my Soldiers when they need support’
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The
Army term ‘fast-tracking’ is a phrase that
describes Soldiers who move quickly
through junior enlisted ranks and achieve
Noncommissioned officer status before
their peers.
Soldiers who distinguish themselves soon
after basic training are given higher levels
of responsibility and opportunities to earn
promotions based on merit.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Slaughter, NCOIC,
patient adminsitration and screeners, 75th
Medical Company entered active duty in
the Army in 2004. Through his actions,
he’s been able to advance in rank ahead of
his peers.
“I’ve been moving up in rank quickly,
but it doesn’t slow down what you have to
know as an NCO and being able to grasp the
knowledge of what an NCO does and taking
care of Soldiers,” said Slaughter. “When a
Soldier looks at you, they expect you to
know everything and it doesn’t matter if you
AREA III
About 1,000 U.S. and Korean Soldiers (featured in left center and far right) ran more than three miles during the 2009 Year of the Noncommissioned
officer formation run at Humphreys Garrison Feb. 27. Download this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
and Headquarters Company, USAG-
Humphreys and a guidon bearer who faced
one of his biggest physical challenges ever.
“I serve as HHC guidon bearer every
day, but I didn’t have to attend this event –
it was optional,” said Pfc. Byun, Ho Joon,
a KATUSA serving with HHC. “While I
am a Soldier, I believe my time is precious
and I decided to join everything that I can
do while I am serving in the Army. All the
junior enlisted Soldiers can see what NCO’s
do and there are no classes that teach this
experience. NCO’s show us all the right way
to go and North Korea is always watching
us, so going the right way in defending our
country is really important.”
are the first-line supervisor or not.”
Most Soldiers begin their work day before
sunrise and at times complete their mission
tasks after the sun goes down. Slaughter’s
approach to a fast work day is simple.
“What I’ve done throughout the years is
make sure that I’ve challenged myself and
I’ve asked for duties that have challenged
me because I like to have my days filled as
much as possible with new ideas and new
things to do,” he said.
Slaughter attributes his fast-track
promotion success to getting to know every
aspect of how a section operates.
“By learning everything there was to
know about how a section works, I was able
to know how it ran and how to properly
control it,” he said. “My former squad leader
noticed that, challenged me and put me in
charge of it.”
Slaughter said getting to know Soldiers,
making sure they know their jobs and
following up with them is important.
“Knowing their life, their Family and
financial issues they may be having – taking
care of them every step of the way – they
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Byun carried the HHC guidon as long their Soldiers.
as he could, but as the miles rolled on, he One NCO who is temporarily assigned
became overwhelmed by its weight. What here from Hawaii joined the formation at
happened next is the very thing the cadence- the beginning and ran the entire course.
driven formation of Soldiers inspired most “It was very motivational and – with so
of all – teamwork. many hundreds of Soldiers running together
“A couple of miles into the run, I noticed – something you don’t see very often,”
our guidon bearer became tired and I ran up said Sgt. Jon Scotton, Company C, 307th
and carried the guidon for awhile,” said Spc. Integrated Theater Signal Battalion. “As long
Roy Flynn, also of HHC. When he was able as the Army’s been around, there have been
to recover, he ran back up to the front and NCO’s and the Army wouldn’t have made it
reclaimed the guidon and carried it for the without them. The run gave junior enlisted
rest of the run.” Soldiers a chance to do something with their
Flynn said the Year of the NCO event NCO’s and be one group out there – singing
was a great opportunity to run with NCO’s cadences, motivating each other and having
who showed how motivated they are to lead a good time.”
need that help and support,” he said. “You
have to ask your Soldiers questions because
we’re in the Republic of Korea and you need
to know they are keeping contact with their
Families and friends back home. If they don’t
follow-up with their Family and friends,
they break down.
Slaughter said the best way to encourage
Soldiers to stay in the Army is to take care
of them.
“If you are a first-line supervisor and
you take care of your Soldiers, they’ll be
motivated to reenlist,” he said. “I saw how
my last sergeant major took care of Soldiers
and I live by this ideal; if my Soldiers need
help, I drop what I’ve got going and take care
of them – even if it means I finish my own
mission late. I still complete my missions,
but if it means I have to extend my day to
take care of Soldiers – I’ll do it. Staff Sgt. Christopher Slaughter, 75th Medical
“My wife understands and knows what Company. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
I have to do,” he said. “She knows I have to in the Army.
back-up Soldiers when they need motivation “I’ve had an excellent military career and
and support.” I’m planning on finishing up my degree
Slaughter said his future is still undecided and maybe looking at a future career as an
but there is still great potential for a career Army officer.”
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News & Notes
MWR Wacky Olympics
Morale, Welfare and Recreation is holding a
Wacky Olympics unit competition starting 2
p.m. March 21 at the Humphreys Community
Activity Center. Apply in four-man-teams
consisting of one officer, one NCO and two
junior enlisted Soldiers. Registration fee is $20
per team. Grand prize is a free game of Laser
Tag and BBQ party for 20 Soldiers from the
winning unit. Deadline for sign-up is March 18.
Call the CAC 753-8825 for more information.
Bicycle Round-up
Beginning March 2, any bicycle found on USAG-
Humphreys that has not been registured will be
impounded for 90 days and if not claimed will
be disposed of. To register bicycles on USAG-
Humphreys, go to the Pass and ID section,
Bldg. 544 and pick up a registration form.
Impounded bicycles can be claimed by calling
the Military Police Traffic Section at 754-6600
or 010-7178-0249.
Tobacco Cessation Program
Area III Health Promotion is offering monthly
tobacco cessation classes Wednesdays from
10 until 11:30 a.m. This program is free to all
participants. To register contact Jean Dumoulin at
753-7657 or jean.dumoulin@amedd.army.mil.
Aviation Birthday Ball
The Morning Calm Chapter of the Army Aviation
Association of America will sponsor the Aviation
Birthday Ball Friday, April 17 at the Grand Hyatt
Hotel in Seoul. Social begins at 5:15 p.m. and
dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. The attire is mess dress,
dress blues or Class A’s, or formal civilian dress.
Tickets are $45 each. The event is open to all 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade Servicemembers, Civilian
employees, and Families. For more information,
contact Capt. Laura McKenna at 753-5863.
EDIS Well Baby Clinic
The Educational and Developmental Intervention
Services is offering a clinic on raising your baby.
Clinic is held every third Friday of the month from
2 to 4 p.m. by individual appointment only. To sign
up, call EDIS at 738-4422.
Stress Management Classes
ACS offers weekly stress management classes
Thursdays from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Bldg. 311.
Sessions are designed to help individuals learn
more effective ways for handling stress in everyday
life. All ID Card holders are eligible for the course.
Contact ACS at 753-8401 for more information.
Change in Sick Call Hours
75th Medical Company Area Support, U.S. Army
Health Clinic - USAG-Humphreys announces
a change in sick call hours. Sick call hours are
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and
Fridays. There will be no sick call Thursdays. In the
event of an emergency, dial 119 if living off post,
911 if living on post or call the After Hours Clinic at
0505-753-8111.
Humphreys Flickr Website
Want to get copies of photos of a community
event? It’s easy now that USAG-Humphreys
has its own Flickr photo-sharing webpage. To
view or download your own high-resolution
images of community events go to: www.
flickr.com/usaghumphreys. USAG-Humphreys
Public Affairs Office will post images weekly.
Call 754-8598 for more information.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and
photos in The Morning Calm Weekly
and on the USAG-Humphreys Command
Channel. Please send any information
or products to Ken Hall at the USAG-
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at 754-8847
or kenneth.david.hall@korea.army.mil.
AREA III THE MORNING CALM
RETRANS system keeps units in touch
By Sgt. 1st Class Krishna M. Gamble
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — For
the first time in more than a year, Soldiers
of 602nd Aviation Support Battalion set
up their retransmission system to enhance
communication abilities during a Warrior
Focus battalion training exercise near Chung
Ju, recently.
Harsh weather conditions challenged
signal systems support and multichannel
radio systems Soldiers of Company C,
602nd ASB, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
during the week-long training, but critical
information flow from company to battalion
and battalion to brigade was not broken.
“Once we set up the antennas, we
monitored the communication channels for
clarity,” said Pfc. Frank Martin, Company
C, 602nd ASB signal systems support
specialist. “We make adjustments as needed
until all transmissions are clear and then PFC DeAndre Sample, a signal systems support specialist from Virginia currently assigned to
we constantly monitor all transmissions to Company C, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, checks to radio
make sure they remain clear.” inside on of HUMVEE for connectivity as he performs a systems check for the RETRANS Feb.
In spite of freezing temperatures the 8 at Tactical Training Area Tom located near Chung Ju, South Korea. Download this photo and
RETRANS system used by 602nd signal find more online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Krishna M. Gamble
specialists during the training exercise is in short supply or absent. According to a recent Technology
contributed to the overall mission success. So, how does it work? Industry Magazine article, Army Master Sgt.
“Commanders can’t command without Radio systems capable of transmitting Craig Williams, 1-508th Infantry Battalion,
communications,” said Capt. Benjamin Van data, such as the Enhanced Position Vicenza, Italy, said the RETRANS system
Meter, commander, Co. C, 602nd ASB. Location Reporting System radio connect is underused by units and greatly increases
“RETRANS allows for communication so that either radio can act as the receiver. the overall ability of units to communicate
between units for a distance of up to 30 Whichever radio receives a signal first, and better perform their missions. During
kilometers, depending on elevations and this allows other radios to operate and the training, Soldiers from 602nd took
terrain barriers.” talk directly to each other through the advantage of the RETRANS system, down
Van Meter said this is the first time in more RETRANS station. to the finest details.
than a year this system has been set and used For example, if a brigade command post “The radios can’t be more than four
in a training exercise. RETRANS stations is moving to a certain location at 4 p.m., seconds off,” said Pfc. DeAndre Sample,
have become critical communications the RETRANS station provides a constant Co. C, 602nd ASB signal systems support
assets offering the commander a valuable communications link back to the division specialist. “If they are, they have to be reset. We
alternative when multichannel equipment tactical operation center. can’t have a break in communications.”
Achievements, contributions to troop welfare net awards for BOSS Soldiers
By Ken Hall and I read the meeting minute notes that During his remarks, Kim said through
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs BOSS puts out every month. When we’ve the BOSS program Soldiers are given the
had problems in the barracks, we look at that opportunity to lead and succeed.
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S ON — information and what a great forum BOSS is “BOSS Soldiers are among our best
Humphreys Garrison Commander Col. to bring all those types of issues out to make future leaders in the Army, and they will
John E. Dumoulin, Jr., and Command Sgt. life better and improve the quality of life continue to lead our Army through the
Maj. Jason K. Kim recognized several Area for our Soldiers here. BOSS Soldiers have a 21st century,” he said. “Our BOSS Soldiers
III Soldiers for their achievements during voice, and can represent our Soldiers.” have done an incredible job. Participating
the first Better Opportunity for Single Among the achievements BOSS Soldiers in and supporting the BOSS program is a
Soldiers awards ceremony here Feb. 25. were recognized for were BOSS Soldier of win-win situation that increases Soldier and
Dumoulin presented the certificates the Year; BOSS President of the Year; BOSS unit morale. There’s no doubt in my mind
in recognition of BOSS individual and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Advisor of that when a Soldier’s morale is high, they
program achievements during 2008. the Year; BOSS Military Advisor of the Year; perform their missions in a more efficient
“BOSS is a very important program to and BOSS Best Event of the Year. and effective manner.”
me,” said Dumoulin. “I encourage all of
our unit commanders and senior NCO’s
to support Soldiers who want attend our
BOSS programs. I’m a veteran of the past
few BOSS Beach Blast events and that’s
what BOSS is all about – to give folks
opportunities to see the world, and if you
haven’t been to a BOSS Beach Blast, you’re
missing out because that’s a great program.
Dumoulin said that BOSS Soldiers
scattered throughout the ranks, carrying
Army values where ever they go are going
to help units glue together.
“If someone is even thinking about doing
something wrong, BOSS Soldiers are going
to pull them aside, square them away, and Better Opportunity for Single Soldier program members commemorate the Year of the
continue to make them great Soldiers,” he Noncommissioned officer during the first annual Humphreys Garrison BOSS awards ceremony
said. “I’m proud of all of our BOSS team, at the Community Activity Center here, Feb. 25. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
MARCH 6, 2009
Osan hangs on, wins Post-Level Men’s basketball tournament
By Mike Mooney
USAG-Humphreys MWR
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — On
paper, it should have been a 30-point
blowout, but on the court, an undermanned
and short-handed Wonju team made the
Osan Defenders work for every shot in the
finals of the Korea-wide Post-Level Men’s
basketball tournament here Sunday.
Osan won 84-79 – much closer than
anyone expected – as Wonju started the
game with just six players and lost their
tallest player, Torre Oats, to a knee injury
early in the first half. Oats was able to return
to the floor, but was obviously hobbled by
the injury.
Adding to their woes, Wonju had to
come back from an 18-point first-half deficit
to defeat Red Cloud in the Loser’s Bracket
finals Sunday morning, 69-57, and ran out
of gas in the finals.
Wonju, composed mostly of players from
the 1st Battalion 2nd Combat Aviation,
entered the tournament with just six players.
With Half Attack due to pull out of Wonju
for Fort Carson later this month, duty
requirements made it impossible to field a
full team.
“We tried to get more players released,”
said Wonju Sports Director Charlie Rodgers,
“but with Half Attack packing up, it was
impossible. I’m still really proud of these
guys. After winning two-consecutive Eighth
Army Company-Level Basketball titles,
finishing second in the Korea-wide Post-
Level League and then finishing second in
this tournament, they made a mark that’s
going to live for a long time.”
As dozens of spectators cheered them
on, Osan enjoyed anywhere from a five to
Humphreys comes back from nowhere to win Post-Level Women’s basketball tournament
By Mike Mooney
USAG-Humphreys MWR
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — With
two minutes left in the game, USAG-
Humphreys Lady Dawgs basketball coach
Donny Elvoid was ready to pack the gear
and wait for the start of the “If ” game in the
Korea-wide Post-Level Women’s Basketball
Tournament at the Super Gym Saturday.
Two minutes later, he was accepting the
Championship trophy as the Lady Dawgs
came back from brink of nowhere to top
Yongsan, 69-63, in double overtime.
“It wasn’t pretty, but that’s been the case
all year,” Elvoid said. “But you don’t have
to be pretty to win. All you have to do is
take advantage of whatever breaks you get.
But, for sure, I thought we were headed for
the If game.”
It looked that way with two minutes
remaining, and still looked that way with
37 seconds remaining in regulation play.
The Lady Dawgs had cut the margin to
four on the free throw shooting of Tanisha
Cook who had canned seven consecutive
charity tosses.
But with 37 seconds remaining, Yongsan
had the ball, and a four-point margin.
“I was sure they would just dribble out
the 30-second (shot) clock and give us the
ball back with seven seconds remaining,”
Elvoid said. “If that had happened, there
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15 point lead throughout the contest, but
could never put the Aviators away.
With Oats limited to just one point for
the contest, Quinten Clinton scored 26
points and Charles Dearman added 24 to
keep Wonju in the contest. Dearman fouled
out, leaving Wonju with four players and a
limping Oats as the game came to a close.
Osan had five players finish the
championship game in double figures, paced
by 19 from Emanuel Daniels.
Drew Colen added 18, Tarrance Garner
and Sascha “Blue” Stafford 15 each and
Jerome “Bear” Aubert a dozen.
Osan had posted the top record during
the regular season, with Wonju finishing
second in the team standings.
Men’s tournament results:
Winner’s Bracket:
Yongsan 82, Red Cloud 60
Kunsan 68, Suwon 58
Osan 88, Yongsan 76
Wonju 83, Kunsan 67
Osan 89, Wonju 76
Loser’s Bracket:
Red Cloud 88, Kunsan 59
Yongsan 69, Suwon 64
Red Cloud 92, Yongsan 75
Wonju 69, Red Cloud 57
Women’s tournament results:
Winner’s Bracket:
Humphreys 64, Casey 56
Yongsan 53, Osan 44
Humphreys 60, Yongsan 54
Osan’s Emanuel Daniels (4) tries to block the shot of Wonju’s Chris Williams (33) as James
Walker (50) and Osan’s Jerome “Bear” Aubert (30) and Tarrance Garner (3) look for the Loser’s Bracket:
rebound. Out-manned Wonju made it close but fell to the Osan Defenders by five-points in the Osan 67, Casey 66
Men’s Finals. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney Yongsan 50, Osan 42.
wouldn’t have been anything we could
have done. There’s no 4-point shot in
basketball.”
Yongsan had an open 10-footer with 22
seconds remaining on the shot clock and
took it.
“It was an open shot,” Elvoid said, “but,
as so often happens, it didn’t go in and
suddenly we had new life.”
Cook was fouled and hit two free throws
and Elica Serley hit a two-pointer to knot
the score at 48 as regulation play ended.
The two teams matched each other in the
first five-minute overtime, but Humphreys
surged ahead in the second extra session to
win going away.
Humphreys had entered the country-
wide tournament as the number one seed,
having gone unbeaten in league play.
Yongsan was the number two seed, followed
by Osan and Casey. And that’s just how the
tournament finished.
Cook, hitting 11 of 14 from the foul line,
was the only Lady Dawg in double figures,
scoring 21 points. Stephanie Doresy and
Tenisha Davis added nine points each, with
Serley and Robin Mitchell chipping in eight
points each.
Yongsan was paced by Carolyn Conkleton
with 22 and Xana Vestal with 17, but the Scrambling, diving, scratching and fighting earmarked the Korea-wide Post-Level Women’s
Rebel duo stalled out, only managing a half Basketball finals as the USAG-Humphreys Lady Dawgs came back from a 10-point deficit with
dozen points between each other during the less than two minutes remaining to win the championship in double overtime. Download this
two overtime sessions. photo and find more at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney
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Humphreys community observes Black History month, heart health awareness
About 200 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members up to 70 years of age recognized Black History month and promoted heart health awareness
with a one-mile walk and five-kilometer run here Saturday. Humphreys Garrison Commander Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. presented medals to
winners in various categories. Download this photo online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — About
200 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members
recognized Black History month and
promoted heart health awareness with a one-
mile walk and five-kilometer run outside the
Super Gym Saturday.
Both events kicked off at the Super Gym
with participants wearing red to promote
Teaching English in Korea legally
By Joni Ramsey
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — So, you
are a spouse interested in teaching English.
You’ve questioned post organizations about
what you need to do, you’ve heard rumors,
but you just can’t seem to find the right
answers. Finding a teaching job in Korea
would be easy, but you want to do it the
right way – legally.
With all hopes, this article, comprised
of information gathered from the Suwon
District Immigration Office, Pyongtaek
Board of Education, and the Korean
National Police, will help clear up some
misconceptions and lead you to find a
position teaching English in Korea.
In order to teach, whether paid or
volunteer, at any private Korean school, or
hakwan, you must obtain permission from
the Immigration Office. There are two
options. An E-2 Visa is issued to people
coming to Korea for the sole purpose of
work. SOFA status spouses can obtain a
“permission to engage in activities outside
the Status of Sojourn” add-on, which allows
you to teach at one Korean hakwan.
Many documents, which take some
research and time to obtain, are required
before you can apply for the SOFA add-on.
You must have your original college diploma,
an original sealed transcript, a background
check (issued within the last 6 months) with
an original signature and apostille stamp, a
Self Health Statement from a local Korean
hospital, your passport, and a 3.5 X 4.5 cm
color passport photo. Your school director
will help you complete the contract and
application for your SOFA add-on.
Many directors will take you to a Korean
general hospital or national health care
center to help with translation for your
health physical. If you negotiate with them,
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heart awareness.
Humphreys Garrison’s youngest
participants won a special prize for having
the most participants in the event.
Humphreys American School fifth
grade students from Angela Shoff’s class
and third and fourth grade students from
Susanna Perez’s class tied for having the most
participants and each won a classroom ice
cream party from the HAS Parent Teacher
Student Organization.
they may even pay for your visit. A doctor
will check your basic vision and hearing,
draw blood to test for HIV and other
communicable blood diseases, take a chest
X-ray to rule out tuberculosis, and complete
a urinalysis to make sure you are drug free.
Finding a school is the tricky part, but
fairly easy, nonetheless. My best advice
is “ask around.” At this time, on-post
organizations are unable to assist with
placing spouses in Korean-based businesses.
Ask an English teacher or any English-
speaking Korean (your realtor, the mechanic
or someone working on post) if they know
of any reputable schools that need an
English teacher. It is hard to go out looking
for schools, since many are hidden in the
high rises or tucked in nooks and crannies
in Korean alleyways, so it’s best to call the
director first.
The internet is littered with tales of
horrible experiences of teaching in Korean
hakwans. It is important that you do your
research and build a strong contract with
your director to avoid becoming one of
them. Understand that a Korean contract
is considered much more flexible than an
American contract, but it will help you
to set some guidelines. Decide on your
salary. Hourly salaries range from 15,000
to 50,000 won, depending on the area and
your experience. If you choose to work on a
monthly salary, be sure to confirm the hours
you will be working. Mention overtime pay
in your contract and ask if and when you
will be working weekends. Some schools
will offer paid tickets home, vacation or
severance pay, housing allowance, and even
health insurance. Ask about class size and
expectations and clarify Korean tax issues.
When you have all your paperwork
ready and have a school in mind, the
Suwon District Immigration Office (third
floor, 919-6, Guwoon-dong, Gwonson-gu,
“It was a wonderful event and I couldn’t
have asked for a better turn-out,” said Jean
Dumoulin, USAG-Humphreys health
promotion coordinator. “We combined a
5k run for heart health awareness and Black
History month but we wanted to bring in
the children of our community so we had
a one-mile walk. We had excellent support
from many people behind the scenes to help
put this event together.”
While more than 100 children
If you are a spouse interested in teaching English in Korea, you must first obtain permission
from the Immigration Office. — U.S. Army photo courtesy Joni Ramsey
Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do) is the closest
office to Camp Humphreys. You will receive
your approved passport in the mail within
seven to ten business days, until then, you
cannot teach legally.
Your approval will be valid for one
school only. Teaching outside that school
or participating in outside tutoring is not
allowed. If you wish to change schools,
you must apply for permission from
Immigration again.
On average a teacher can be fined 3
million won for teaching illegally and
the school director can be fined 1.5 to 3
million won. Extreme violations can result
in jail time or deportation. Many hakwans
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participated in the walk and run, it was
also a welcome activity for one 70-year old
who said regular training at the Super Gym
helped make this event a family affair.
“I train in the gym two hours every day
so this event was great for me to participate
in,” said Lillian Llewellyn. “My daughter
and granddaughter were participating and
I had to join in because it’s important to
keep healthy.”
One Better Opportunity for Single
Soldiers program member said it was one of
the best turn-outs for Humphreys events he
has seen since a Memorial Day 2008 event
he attended.
“It’s important to have events like this
because it promotes competition among
the units and it’s another opportunity
for Army fitness,” said Pfc. Anthony Lee
Company A, 527th Military Intelligence
battalion. “It’s always good to have people in
your community come out and participate
together, and make new friends.”
The 1K walk and 5K run event was a
joint promotion of 65th Medical Brigade
Health Promotion Area III, USAG-
Humphreys Youth Sports and Fitness,
USAG-Humphreys School Liaison Services,
USAG-Humphreys Morale, Welfare and
Recreation and the HAS PTSO.
will let you teach without the necessary
approval from Immigration. The Korean
National Police often do random checks
of hakwans to verify foreign teacher status.
So, be your own advocate; you are the one
taking the risk.
For more information call Suwon District
Office at 1345 for the Immigration Contact
Center or go to http://suwon.immigration.
go.kr/. For an informative unofficial guide
from the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, visit http://
travel.state.gov/travel/living/teaching/
teaching_1240.html.
Editor’s Note: Additional information
provided by Peter Yu, USAG-Humphreys
Public Affairs.
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Area IV NCO’s motivate each other during

morning run, kicking-off the Year of the NCO
By Master Sgt. Christine S. Thompson
19th ESC Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL — Despite having

to rise earlier than usual in order to ride a bus
to Camp Carroll to run physical training,
approximately 400 noncommissioned
officers from Area IV were motivated
and ready to kick-off the Year of the
Noncommissioned Officer.
“The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment
Command and the U.S. Army Garrison-
Daegu combined efforts during this morning’s
run to bring the great noncommissioned
officers of Area IV together to do what we do
best,” said 19th ESC Command Sgt. Major
Brian S. Connie. “To provide inspiration and
motivation, not only to each other, but to
all Soldiers, Civilians and Family members
assigned to the Korean Peninsula.”
The team effort was felt well beyond just
the planning stages as the NCOs from the
different units bonded.
“It was a great running with all the
NCOs from the different units here in Area
IV,” said Cpl. Samuel Chen, Command
Group driver, 498th Combat Sustainment
Support Battalion. “With the cadence callers
and everyone running together, it was really
motivating being among all these NCOs.”
The run was held to kick-off Area IV’s
celebration of the Department of the Army’s Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie, 19th ESC, asserts the importance of NCO role in the U.S. Army during the NCO Run at Camp
Year of the NCO for the year 2009. Carroll softball field, Camp Carroll, Feb. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Christine S. Thompson

Keystone members plant a tree, serving to a community

By Kim, Moon-hee
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — Keystone Club
members and their advisors gathered at the
back yard of Youth Center, Camp Walker
to plant a tree as a service to a club and a
community, reminding people of the concept
of conservation of nature, Feb. 27.
“Keystone Club is the Boys & Girls Club
movement’s most dynamic program,” the
adult advisor of Keystone club, Kihwan Pae
said. “Keystone club builds self-confidence
and self-image, encourages a good character
development, increases civic awareness and
improves social skills. Programs engage
teens providing an opportunity to connect
with others while meeting many of their
developmental needs,” He added.
“We plant a tree, and it will grow. Once
we come back, we can still remember the lives
here that how much we had many experiences
in our community and in the Youth Center
and our staff members. It was such a great
project that we could remember even when
we are old,” Russell Midomaru, one of the
members of Keystone Club, said.
Members of the club all cooperated
together to plant the tree.
“It was a very profound activity that I’m
grateful for. I’m glad that Ronald gave me the
opportunity to participate in this activity. It
was a good experience, I don’t think I’ve ever
like participated in the community activity
like this,” Paul Jackson said.
Students also recorded the progress of
planting with a video camera for the record.
Keystone Club members, Paul Jackson (left) and Russell Midomaru plant a tree at the back yard of Camp Walker Youth Center,
Not only the video, but the tree will remain
reminding people of the concept of conservation of nature, Feb. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Moon-hee
with their memories.
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t News & Notes
Camp Carroll Lunch Buffet
Camp Carroll Bowling Center provides
All-you-can-eat daily international
lunch buffet. The menu varies daily.
Monday is Italian, Tuesday is Mexican,
Wednesday is oriental, Thursday is
all American and Friday is fish fry.
It opens from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It
costs $7.95. For more information call
765-4470.
2009 DSA Tuition Scholarship
Applications for five tuition-only
scholarships totaling $10,000 are now
available to qualifying Daegu Spouse
Association members and their
dependents. The application with
applicable rules is available online at
www.taeguspouses.org. Submission
deadline is March 31. Contact Laurie
Slade at sladeborg@aol.com or 010-
8671-6061 for more information.
Daegu Spouses Association.
DSA is accepting application for
2009-2010 board positions. Positions
available are president, first and
second vice president and secretary.
DSA will accept application from Feb
until April 10. If interested please
contact Kelly Gemin at geminkl@
yahoo.com, 010-8671-7042 or you can
pick one from the Apple Tree.
501st Brigade Dining in
They are having a 501st Brigade Dining
in, April 17 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the
Evergreen Community Club on Camp
Walker. The event is for military E7
and above. The cost is $35.00 and all
tickets must be purchased by April
10. POC to purchase tickets is Sgt.
Maj. Patterson at 765-7517.
Camp Carroll Worship Service
Every Tuesday there will be an
11:40 a.m. worship service at the
Camp Carroll Chapel. Everyone is
invited. Lunch will be provided after
the service. For more information,
contact the Camp Carroll Chapel
staff at 765-8343.
Jewish Religious Services
Every Friday evening at 7 p.m. Jewish
religious service will be held at the
Camp Walker Chapel, Bldg. S260
classroom #1. The service will be
followed by an Oneg (fellowship) with
refreshments. For more information,
contact Sgt. 1st Class Herve Abrams
at 765-7737 or 010-8687-7706.
Apple Tree Gift Shop
Come visit the apple tree gift shop. It
is located next to the Evergreen Golf
Club parking lot. Ask about group
shopping dates, 60 days layaway
Korean Furniture, Souvenirs, Celadon,
Jewelry and much, much more! It
opens on Wednesday and Saturday
from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to
download high-resolution versions
of the photos featured in the USAG-
Daegu section of the Morning Calm.
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Camp Walker Library motivates children to
read, celebrating Read Across America Day
By Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — Preschool and
homeschooling kids from USAG-Daegu
community and Child & Youth School
Services enjoyed Dr. Seuss’s great stories and
activities at Camp Walker library, celebrating
the National Education Association’s 12th
annual Read Across America Day, March 3,
the birthday of Dr. Seuss.
National Education Association annually
sponsors Read Across America. Now in its
12th year, the program focuses on how
important it is to motivate children to read,
in addition to helping children master basic
skills. The theme for Read Across America
2009 is ‘Reading is Cool.’
The event started as Camp Walker
librarian, Sheryl L. Lewis showed up for
storytelling. In front of children, she read the
story of “Cat in the Hat”, the famous story
by Dr. Seuss, wearing red and white striped
“Cat in the Hat” paper hat. Her interactive
storytelling made kids attentive so much so
that they followed Lewis’s gestures and telling.
The NEA is calling for every child to be
reading in the company of a caring adult.
“It is important for parents to read to
their children to establish a pattern of
good reading habits when they are kids
and partaking of children’s reading is a
great way to do so,” Said, Lewis. “And by
showing parents’ reading to their children,
children easily understand the importance
of reading,”
Lewis read a few more stories of Dr.
Seuss. “Dr. Seuss changed the landscape Camp Walker Librarian, Sheryl L. Lewis reads a story of Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat to
of children books with his limited list of preschool and homeschooling kids from USAG-Daegu during 12th annual Read Across
vocabulary for young readers and ‘The Cat America Day, Mar. 3. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock
in the Hat’ is the one with simple words that
readers could readily comprehend. His use children had an enjoyable time to make “I want that those kids have a better
of the patterned, rhyming text has become a paper hat by themselves while eating a reading habit even they become adults
the foundation children book texts for birthday cake for Dr. Seuss. Making a paper throughout today’s experience.” Lewis said.
young kids like preschool kids here today.” hat helped kids were as engaging as they For more information on Read Across
Lewis said. were and made a point to make reading a America Day, visit www.nea.org/readacross or
With the assistance of CYS advisors, performance instead of just a read. contact Camp Walker Library at 764 – 5910.
USAG-Daegu job profile: USAG-Daegu MWR Camp Carroll Lifeguard
How do you help USAG-Daegu to
accomplish its mission?
We oversee the unit drown proofing,
morning PT, and provide water aerobics,
swim class. We have two swimming pools
in Camp Carroll. One indoor open all you
around and the outdoor during the summer
month. In the summer, we open the outdoor
pool, so you can get away and relax, and
use our diving board, two slides, and splash
pad area.
What qualities does your job require?
As a life guard, we’re required to swim
at least 500 meters three times a week.
We’re physically fit. All of us are certified
Efrain Valentin
as lifeguard and CPR first-aid professional
USAG-Daegu MWR Camp Carroll Life Guard
rescuers. We also have HAZMET( hazardous
materials) because we deal with water that if anything happen over open water PH by adding chemicals. We are engineers
chemistry and additional chemicals. Since the person has a better chance of survival. because we control the water pumps, chemical
we have to interact with our patrons, we are I invite anyone that wants to learn how to feeders. We are first a response medical team,
friendly and always willing to help. swim to stop by our facility for lessons. and athlete. I’ve been a lifeguard over five
What do you like most about your job? What is one thing about your job that years, and I am also a certified A Facility
I like to interact with people. One of most people don’t know? Operator as well as a volunteer swim coach.
the best feeling is teaching someone how to As lifeguards, we are like a Jack of all It’s also very rewarding when you save
swim and watching them progress. Knowing trades. We are chemists because we control someone’s life.
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Mentoring passed down
from one NCO to another
Commentary by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks
Public Affairs Chief
It was several years ago as a young staff
sergeant, a sergeant major told me, “You can
choose your mentor, but your mentor can't
choose you.” We were having a conversation
and as he shared his knowledge and wisdom
on how he advanced through the ranks to
wear a star in between his chevrons and
rockers, I realized the importance of that
statement.
I began to recall and remember the
NCOs who were part of my professional
and personal development. Some years later,
as the US Army celebrates 2009 as the Year
of the NCO, I still have fond and not so
fond recollections of the mentors I chose
to pattern my military career.
Although everyone who went to basic
training can recall their drill sergeants, it
was my first duty station in 1988 that I
tapped my first mentor - Staff Sgt. Johnson.
At 6 feet, 5 inches, he towered over me
when he conducted our morning in-ranks
inspections. I heard he was a former All-
Army boxer in the days of his youth, and
truth be told he still carried the swagger of a
title fighter the way he entered a room.
He was a no-nonsense leader and
quietly conducted his day-to-day missions,
but always had a word when it came to
teaching me the skills of my craft as a
Soldier. He insisted that anyone can
come to work each day and do their job,
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but what do you do when you're off the
clock is important as well. He encouraged
me to join the color guard, take college
classes, learn chess and read a book every
now and then.
I remember the proud smile he had after
I marched as a member of the color guard
during a change of command ceremony for
our brigade commander. After the ceremony
he praised me for looking like a Soldier.
Shortly afterwards, the entire color guard
was recommended for Army Achievement
Medals for our outstanding performance
- this would be my very first award in my
Army career.
During the awards ceremony I was a
no-show and unaccounted for, much to the
embarrassment of Staff Sgt. Johnson. As I lay
sleeping in my bed in a drunken hang over,
I was awakened by the thunderous booming
of knocks on my door. Staggering to the
door, I was instantly sobered as the giant
monster of a man loomed over me.
"You got ten minutes and nine of ‘em
are already gone," bellowed Johnson. I
don't know to this day if I've ever dressed
that fast in my life, but I was downstairs to
meet him, visibly shaking. As we rode to the
office, he was quiet.
"Sergeant Johnson, I am so sorry. I
didn't mean to miss my award ceremony,"
I uttered.
Silence from Staff Sgt. Johnson.
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AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE

APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

KOEZ08137896 Health Promotion Coordinator GS-11 18th Med Com, Cp Henry Mar. 9
KOEZ08186601R Medical Support Assistant GS-5 Medical Clinic, Cp. Carroll Mar. 9
KOEZ09334712 Store Worker GS-4 Commissary, Cp. Carroll Mar. 9
KOEZ09228585 Supervisory Industrial Engineering YC-2 USAG-D DPW, Cp. Henry Mar. 11
KOEZ09228588 Civil Engineer GS-11 USAG-D DPW, Cp. Henry Mar. 11
KOEZ09293680 Multiple YF-2 Army Engineer, Cp. Henry Mar. 13
KOEZ09312701 Food Service Mgt Specialist GS-11 USAG, DOL, Cp. Henry Mar. 18
KOEZ09334810 Nurse Consultant (Case Manager) GS-9 168th Med Bn Cp. Walker Mar. 13
NAF US CITIZEN POSITION
WENAFFC09319247 District Manager NF-4 Stars & Stripes, Cp. Henry Jun. 1
KN NAF POSITIONS (Open to KN & 3rd Country Family Members)
SA-09-0260T(R) Food Service Worker KWB-2 DFAC, Cp. Carroll Mar. 11
CONTRACT
NAFIB3-09-R-0008 Gymnastics Instructor N/A CYS2, Cp. Walker Mar. 18
NAFIB3-09-R-0017 Taekwondo Instructor N/A CYS2, Cp. Walker Mar. 20
NAFIB3-09-R-0019 Drum Instructor N/A CYS2, Cp. Walker Mar. 20
N/A On-Call HR Specialist N/A MPD, Cp. Henry Until Filled
N/A Part-Time ACAP Counselor N/A ACAP, Cp. Henry Until Filled
N/A Various Duties N/A Education Center Until Filled
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951

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Throughout the rest of the day, more
silence. I felt as if I'd let him down and I
could never be back in his good graces. Later
he told me to put on my PT gear and meet
him at the gym.
As I entered the gym, there stood Staff
Sgt. Johnson in boxing gear pummeling
a punching bag. The sound of his fists
sounded like cannons cocking on a 21-
gun salute.
"Put those gloves and head protection
on. Stretch and then get in the ring. It's
time for your counseling session," Johnson
said slyly.
I was introduced to the phrase "wall-to-
wall" counseling as in between punches to
my dome and rib cage, I could hear what
sounded like a Sunday morning sermon
about "thou shall not ever miss formation,"
and "thou shall not embarrass me ever
again."
Lying in the fetal position after what
seemed like an eternity on the mat; Johnson
helped me up, put his arm around me and
explained how not only did I let him down,
but I let down myself.
For the rest of his time as my NCO, I
took every opportunity to learn from him.
He was a great azimuth for leadership,
motivation and taking responsibility for
my actions. Before he PCSed, Johnson told
me that he was proud that I chose him as
a mentor and the day will come for me to
be the same for a young troop.
I'd like to think some 20 years since that
conversation, I've done him proud.
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