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Soldiers stay the Yongsan bowlers Soldiers enjoy

course during take lessons from ‘Friendship Week’
obstacle challenge champions around Korea

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KATUSA, US Soldier Friendship Week begins

See Page 16
for coverage
U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys kicked off KATUSA and U.S. Soldier Friendship Week with a rousing opening ceremony that featured traditional Korean music and dance, a bravura martial arts
demonstration by the Republic of Korea Army Special Forces and a display of precision and discipline by the ROK Army Honor Guard. KATUSA and U.S. Soldier Friendship Week promotes the
spirit of goodwill, cultural understanding and friendship between KATUSA and American Soldiers and reinforces a bond that was forged during the early days of the Korean War in 1950. Visit
www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys for more photos from this event. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Hyung Joon

Taekwondo, face painting 2009 COLA survey set to begin

and more kick off Yongsan
Community Fun Fair
Jeani Spillman, 12, kicks a wooden plate
during a Taekwondo demonstration
at the 2009 Yongsan Community Fun
Fair. To view more photos from this
event online, visit www.flickr.com/usag-
yongsan. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl.
Lee Min-hwi
– See Page 9 for story –
The 2009 COLA survey will begin April 20 – May 15. The survey can
be found at: http://175fincom.korea.army.mil. COLA is a supplement paid to
Service members stationed in high-cost areas overseas. COLA helps maintain
purchasing power to enable you to purchase the same amount of goods and
services overseas as in the United States.
The COLA survey’s intent is to capture living patterns, not only buying
activity. This means that if you are accustomed to shopping in off-post
establishments for quality merchandise or services such as department stores,
it should be reflected in the survey. When completing the survey take extra
care to select your correct unit. Selecting the wrong unit will hinder your unit’s
participation results.
Take the time (15 to 20 minutes) to complete the COLA survey. It is
important for you, your family members, and your fellow Servicemembers.
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SHARP POINT #14-09

The Morning Calm
Published by Installation Management
Command - Korea

Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. John Uberti

Public Affairs Officer/Editor: Edward N. Johnson
Deputy PAO: Slade Walters
Senior Editor: Susan Silpasornprasit

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Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
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or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of De-
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Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
This year’s COLA survey requires will complete a Retail Price Schedule (RPS) by collecting price data
your participation. This survey is of for 120 goods and services from the vendors identified by USFK
particular importance as it may affect Service members during the LPS.
the amount of COLA you receive each USFK will deploy RPS pricing teams in Seoul, Pyongtaek,
month. The last time such a survey was Daegu, Chinhae, Uijeongbu, Dongducheon and Osan as part of
taken by Service members was 2006. the 2009 COLA Survey.
Theater demographic changes, tour The 175th Financial Management Center, as the USFK finance
normalization, and foreign currency element, will consolidate the information and verify its accuracy,
exchange rates potentially influence before submitting to DoD for analysis. DoD will then compare
shopping patterns and behavior. This our prices against the CONUS prices of similar goods and services.
Gen. Walter L. Sharp survey accounts for those changes. The results will determine the COLA rates in Korea.
COLA is a valuable entitlement for The time spent answering the survey questions is key to the DoD
USFK Service members. We have the setting equitable COLA rates. Leaders must continue to emphasize
opportunity to ensure COLA is correct by helping the Per Diem the importance of this survey throughout their organizations.
Committee conduct a Living Pattern Pricing Teams will complete a This survey is critical to ensuring that our Service members get
Retail Price Schedule (RPS). the COLA they deserve. I applaud your efforts to ensure COLA
The LPS is conducted to collect data from all Service members to accurately reflects today’s overseas living environment.
determine where Service members shop for goods and services. The We go together!
LPS is web-based and can be accessed by all Service members on 20 WALTER L. SHARP
April 2009. The survey is located in the 175th FMC homepage.
General, US Army
In May 2009, following the LPS, trained USFK Pricing Teams Commander
U.S. DoD changes regulation to
allow for longer tours in Korea
Special to the Morning Calm in the world.” our warfighting capability by enhancing
The military services have a number continuity and eliminating the constant
The Department of Defense approved of incentive programs in place for churn of mass annual rotations,” said
changes to the Joint Federal Travel Regulation Servicemembers who accept extended General Sharp. “Tour normalization will
that affects the length of military tours in tours in Korea. Any Army or Air Force strengthen the Alliance by providing more
Korea. The revised JFTR allows for 24 or service member who accepts a three-year opportunities for interaction between
Americans and Koreans. It allows more
36-month accompanied tours at Pyeongtaek, accompanied tour to Korea will receive
Osan, Daegu, Chinhae and Seoul. Two $300 in incentive pay every month families to accompany their Servicemembers
additional locations, Dongducheon and from arrival in Korea until departure. to the Republic of Korea and experience
Uijeongbu, now offer 24-month accompanied Army and Air Force service members the dynamic Korean culture and warmth
tours. accepting a two-year accompanied tour of the Korean people while signaling a
“This is a great change for everyone; our in Dongducheon and Uijeongbu will also strong and visible commitment by the
service members and their families who can receive the incentive pay, but only if their U.S. to the ROK. “Now that the JFTR has
now be stationed here together, our military family members live with them in Area I. been changed to accommodate expanded
force in Korea which benefits from improved The commander identified a number tour lengths, we will continue to focus
readiness and continuity, and the Republic of benefits that will result from tour on improving infrastructure, services and
of Korea” said General Walter Sharp, USFK normalization to include increased base support to allow for an ever greater
commander. “All Servicemembers will benefit continuity and readiness, the strengthening number of service members to come to
from the exciting opportunities a tour in of the ROK-US Alliance, better training Korea on command-sponsored tours
Korea offers; training in the full spectrum opportunities, and returning cost savings with their families,” said General Sharp.
of combat operations, benefitting from from fewer permanent change of station “Our goal is to reach the point when the
added stability and predictability with their moves back to the services. majority of U.S. Servicemembers can bring
families, and having the chance to see one of “Stabilizing our warfighters on longer, their families to Korea and stay for normal
the most dynamic and fascinating countries accompanied tours directly enhances three-year tours.”

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For information, call 724-3365.
Retiree Corner
Army retirement services offices in Korea
Support is available to military retirees,
their families and survivors at three permanent
locations in Korea and encompasses Areas I,
II, III and IV, as well as Osan AB. This week’s
column covers the two Army Retirement
Services Offices.
Areas I and II are supported by an Army
Retirement Services Officer whose primary
office is located in Area I at Camp Casey in
Maude Hall (Bldg. 1820). That office operates
weekdays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. during the first and
second weeks of the month. It operates on
Mondays and Thursdays and Fridays with the
same hours during the third and fourth weeks.
On Tuesday and Wednesday of the third and
fourth weeks, the RSO support Area II 9
a.m.- 3 p.m. in the Soldier Support Center
(Bldg. 4024) on South Post. The Area I and
II RSO is Mark Wade, 730-4133, cell phone
010-2660-7496 and e-mail Mark.Wade1@
us.army.mil.
Areas III and IV is supported by an
Army Retirement Services Officer whose
primary office is located in Area III at USAG-
Humphreys in Bldg. 543. That office operates
weekdays, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. during the second
and fourth weeks the first and third weeks.
It operates with the same hours on Mondays
and Wednesday-Friday during the first and
third weeks. On Tuesday of the first and
third weeks, the RSO supports Area IV 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Garrison Headquarters
(Bldg. 1011). The Area III and IV RSO is
Rey Esguerra, 753-3872, cell phone 010-
6349-6012 and e-mail Rey.Esguerra@
us.army.mil.
In addition to supporting retirees,
the RSOs are responsible for providing
information on the Survivor Benefit Plan
and other concerns of retirement to Army
personnel preparing to retire.
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News & Notes

BOSS Programs
Everland Amusement Park trip May 2 on
public transportation round trip. For more
information call: 732-7167.

Organizational Self Assessment Survey

The USAG-RC Organizational Self As-
sessment survey will come in your e-mail
in May. Responses will be returned directly
to IMCOM (Stateside). All responses will
be handled confidentially and will not be
tracked back to you. For more information
call: 7326229/8127.

ACS Financial Readiness Conference

The Army Community Services Financial
Readiness Conference has changed from
June 9 to 19. It will be held at the USAG-
Casey Digital Conference Center from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Command Financial Spe-
cialist training forE-6 and above, 01, 02,
CW-1, and CW-2, will be held Aug. 12-13
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Digital
Conference Center. For more information
call: 730-3142.

Spouses Orientation Program

The Spouses Orientation Program for April
is scheduled for USAG-Casey April 28 in
the Army Community Services classroom.
For more information call: 730-3107.
Kim, Myong Hyon, KSC 15th Company, (left) conducts a function check on a hand gun while Choi, Hyo Sop, KSC 15th Company, (right) oversees
his performance to examine how well each trainee operates the weapons. Weapons training is one of 17 different mission tests conducted at
North Star Range. Additional photos are available online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon

EEO/POSH Training Schedule

EEO/POSH training schedules for USAG-
RC are: Today. Supervisory from 9 to 10
a.m., non supervisory 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in
the FMWR Conference Room. For training
online go to: http://www.bragg.army.mil/
eeo/TRAINING/harass/1/welcome1.htm
For more information call: 732-6273.
Workforce Town Hall Meeting
USAG-Red Cloud and USAG-Casey garri-
sons will hold a Workforce Town Hall Meet-
ing May 19 in the USAG-Casey Digital
Conference Center and USAG-RC movie
theater. For information call: 732-8854.
FMWR Abatement Weekend
In concert with USFK’s Stand down for
Training to Standards Day, Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation USAG-RC
will be conducting the following Soldiers
programs in support tomorrow. All activities
will be held on USAG-Casey: Unit Team
Trivia Challenge Tournament, Freedom
Shot (Basketball free throw), 9-Ball Pool
Tournament, Casino Night at the Casey
Community Activity Center, Showtime at
the Gateway Club. All activities will end at 9
p.m. For more information call: 732-7079.
Korean Service Corps train at North Star
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
NORTH STAR RANGE — Training
for 82 of the 176 men of the 15th Korean
Service Corps stationed on Camp Stanley
began April 16 on North Star Range adjacent
to Camp Stanley. Training consisted of 17
test subjects in four categories. The four
categories consisted of field first aid, nuclear,
biological and chemical defense, weapons
familiarization with the M9 pistol and M16
series rifle, and military map reading.
“We conducted Army Warrior Tasks tests
today,” said Yi Kun Tok, commander, 15th
KSC Company. “We have a wartime mission
as well as a peacetime mission. So, we
must keep sharp on all our skills, especially
wartime skills. This is why we conduct the
AWT tests annually.”
First-aid skills are practiced four times
a year and specific training in six areas are
tested once a year, Yi explained.
“We must be proficient in clearing an
object from a conscious casualty, first aid
for an open abdominal wound, open chest
wound, bleeding of an extremity, open head
wound, and be able to practice individual
preventive medicine,” Yi said.
Usually the KSC will train in a gas
simulator as part of their annual training in
nuclear, biological, and chemical hazards, but
this year the simulator was not operating.
“We must be proficient in protecting
ourselves from NBC injury or contamination
with mission-oriented protective posture
gear,” he said. “We must know how to use
our gas masks and detect chemical agents
using the M8 or M9 chemical detector
paper. We have to understand and be able
to decontaminate ourselves using the issued
chemical decontamination kits, and learn
how to maintain our protective masks.”
Locating areas on a military map is
different from using a civilian road map
to get somewhere, Yi said. Military maps
have much more information and are used
to determine targets and areas for tactical
reasons. This is why military map reading
is important to the KSC.
Last, but not least, in annual training is
handling and maintaining the M9 pistol
and M16 rifle. Being a good shot is just as
important as knowing first aid and what to
do in a chemical attack, Yi explained.
“All of us have experience in the Republic
of Korea army,” Yi said. “Now we train
with the pistol and rifle, but when new
weapons are introduced, we train with those
as well.”
The KSC support all the elements of
the 8th Army and U.S. Forces Korea, Yi
explained.
“The 15th KSC supports all Area I units,”
Yi said. “In peacetime we support 20 U.S.
units and we train every year for support
in wartime missions. We support both
peacetime and wartime missions and train
for both every year.”

HHD Prayer Breakfast

Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment
USAG-Casey will hold a prayer breakfast
May 1 at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $10 at the door.
For more information call: 730-3266.
Half/Full Marathon Date Change
Due to USFK’s Stand down for Training
to Standards Day tomorrow, the Half/Full
Marathon has been changed to May 16.
For more information call: 732-6276.
USAG-RC Main Gate Closing
The USAG-Red Cloud main gate will be
closed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vehicle traf-
fic. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected.
For more information call: 732-6606.
Free Soap Making Class
Women of the West Casey Chapel will
sponsor a free soap making class May 9
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the USAG-Casey
Community Center Call 730-4642/4601 to
RSVP before May 4.
Yolanda Adams blesses Warrior Country during concert
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
C A S EY G A R R I S O N — Gospel
sensation Yolanda Adams came to entertain
Warrior Country Soldiers and Family
members with a concert at the USAG-Casey
Hanson Field House, April 18. The show
was the second of the four Adams performed
during her tour in Korea.
Adams opened the show immediately
thanking Family Morale Welfare and
Recreation for inviting her to perform
in Korea and to the Soldiers stationed in
Korea.
“Thank you for all the work that you do
and for the work that people do not know
you do,” Adams said.
“The purpose is to encourage the Soldiers
and their Families and to thank them for
all the work they do and to be a blessing
because when you touch a person’s heart it
speaks volumes,” Adams said.
At the conclusion of the show, Adams
was presented with a plaque from Cpt. Tony
Hampton, 2nd Infantry Division Squadron
Chaplain, in appreciation for coming to
Warrior Country. Seeing that the show was
near the end, Hampton brought his eight
year old daughter, Hadassah, to the stage
for a song request.
“This is Warrior Country and it would
only be fitting to have ‘Victory’ played for
the Warriors out there because we need
one,” Adams said as the band started the
2006 Grammy winning song for best gospel
performance “Victory.” Yolanda Adams performs for Warrior Country
Adams is going to Detroit, Mich. next Soldiers and Family members, April 18, at the
starting her tour in support of nutritional USAG-Casey Hanson Field House. — U.S.
awareness. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker
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News & Notes Bowling legends visit Yongsan Lanes

Job Opportunity
The American Red Cross has an
employment opportunity for a Senior
Station Manager. Visit the American Red
Cross website at www.RedCross.org to
submit a resume. The position closes
April 30. For information, call 738-3670.
2009 Summer Hire Program
Apply now for the 2009 Summer
Hire Program! Check the vacancy
announcements online at http://cpoc-
www.korea.army.mil now through April
24 for college students and May 22 for
high school students. For information,
call 738-3603.
Magic Show
FMWR is sponsoring the comedy,
magic and illusions of Joe Holiday.
The performance is 7 p.m. April 27 and
will be at the Collier Field House. For
information, call 738-5254.
Willy Wonka Junior
See Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Junior”
7 p.m. April 29-May 1 at Moyer Theatre.
Dahl’s timeless story of the world famous
candy man and his quest to find an heir
comes to life in this stage adaptation of
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which
features the songs from the classic family
film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate
Factory.” For information, call 723-3293.
Newcomer Outreach
Drop by the Dragon Hill Lodge “Market
Square” and kick start your tour in
USAG-Yongsan off on the right foot. ACS
representatives will be there 11:30 a.m.-
1 p.m. April 29 to answer any and all
questions about your new community. For
information, call 738-7505.
Volleyball Registration for Ages 11-18
Youth Sports volleyball registration is
currently open to those between ages 11-
18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Building 4211 until April
30. Youth Sports need Coaches; volunteer
today! For information, call 738-3001.
New Fitness Coordinator
DFMWR now has a new USAG-Yongsan
fitness coordinator at Collier Field House. See
Tracey L. Briggs for all your fitness needs. For
information, call (010) 2991-6550.
Baby Shower
By Cpl. Choi, Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan
bowlers got to mingle with world-class
bowling stars Saturday, April 18 at
Yongsan Lanes.
Parker Bohn III, legendary bowler and
winner of more than 30 Professional Bowlers
Association tournaments, joined Sean Rash,
winner of four national titles, to visit with
local enthusiasts.
The two bowlers offered tips for bowling,
played friendly matches with community
members and demonstrated trick shots --
Not to be tried at home.
Daniel Melton, Family and Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation business program
manager, worked together with bowling
equipment manufacturer Brunswick to
bring the two bowlers to Yongsan.
“Parker has won just about every major
tournaments since the mid-80s, and Sean
beat Parker a few years ago and they’ve
been partners ever since,” Melton said.
“We’re trying to bring professional bowlers
to Yongsan at least once a year to offer fun
programs for the community.”
Pro-bowler Sean Rash is not stranger to
Korea. He visited Yongsan Garrison last year,
for a similar demonstration.
The two bowlers started by giving tips for
bowlers. Some of the Yongsan community
members had been bowlers for as many as
10 years, and were eager to hear what the
pros had to say about their form.
“I’ve bowled for seven years,” Rachael
Barisich, 12-year-old champion of the 2008
Annual Pepsi Tournament. “I came here last
here when Sean visited. It’s always great to
have someone famous giving you tips.”
“It’s just a lot of fun for me and I plan to
do more exhibitions like this in the future,”
Rash said.
Bohn expressed appreciation for the
American military.
“I’ve been to plenty of military bases,”
Bohn said. “The great and unique thing
about this is that these people are serving
our country, actually they are serving
the world.”
Parker Bohn III, legendary bowler and winner of more than 30 Professional Bowlers
Association tournaments (left), speaks with a Yongsan bowler Saturday, April 18 at
Yongsan Lanes. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
Bohn said Americans serving around
allow us to live the world as we know it
in peace.
“They allow me to go out there and do
my job so when I get an opportunity to give
my two-cents I do it gladly,” he said. “I can’t
emphasize enough how much I appreciate
what the servicemen and women are doing
for our country and the world.”
Melton noted that Rash graduated
from Wichita State University on a full
scholarship, and pointed out that Yongsan
community members should take advantage
Pro-bowler Sean Rash helps Yongsan
of scholarships.
“My daughter won $6,000 scholarship community members to perfect their form
bowling at Yongsan,” said Thomas Bruce, during his visit to Yongsan Lanes.
Installation Management Command-
Korea Region FMWR marketing chief. Oh said she was hoping to could get more
“I encourage community members to get tips from the pros, but didn’t have enough
involved.” time. “Still, I had a lot of fun,” she said.
After giving tips, the two pro-bowlers The event closed with a series of trick
played friendly matches with community shots and a word of thanks from U.S.
members, including Oh Hyen-mi, Korean Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander
1993 Women’s Bowling League champion Col. Dave Hall.
and a former Korean national player. “On behalf of the Yongsan community,
“Bohn was a legend when I was a national I’d like to thank you for taking your time
player in the early 90s,” Oh said. “It is great to help our community,” Hall said. “I look
to see him in real life.” forward to seeing both of you again.”

Alcohol screening may save lives on the road

Expecting a Baby? Join us for a day of
education and fun! 1-4 p.m. May 2. This
event is sponsored by the Family Advocacy
Program of Army Community Service. For
information, call 738-8861.
Tricare
Looking for TRICARE information? Not sure
about your TRICARE benefits in Korea?
Please call your TRICARE Service Center for
additional information. Website information
can be located under the TRICARE section of
the 65th Med Bde: http://www.korea.amedd.
army.mil. For information, call 736-7236.
Good Neighbor English Camp Volunteers
U.S. Forces Korea is looking for volunteer
host families to provide a home stay
program to one or more Korean high school
students attending the 2009 Good Neighbor
English Camp May 18-23. Volunteers
would provide a room, some meals and
transportation. Cots are available. For
information, call 723-7669.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
USAG-Yongsan Army Substance Abuse Program
YONGSAN GARRISON — In the United States in 2004,
nearly 15,000 people died in highway crashes involving a driver
or a motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration of
.01 percent or higher. Eighty five percent of them – nearly 13,000
people – were in crashes where the BAC was .08 percent or higher.
In fact, the median BAC among drivers involved in fatal crashes
was an astonishing .16 percent. That’s twice the legal limit in all
states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and more than
triples the .05 percent BAC limit in Korea.
“The bottom line is there are way too many impaired drivers on
our roadways, and one of the biggest reasons is high-risk drinking
habits,” said Vanessa Mitchell, USAG-Yongsan Army Substance
Abuse Program Manager. “That is why we are encouraging all adult
drinkers, as well as those they care about, to take a few minutes
to go online to do a risk assessment of their drinking habits and
seek professional help and support for any hint of abuse issues. By
assessing hazardous drinking habits and getting help to those who
need it, we know we can go a long way in reducing the number of
impaired drivers on our roadways.”
Studies show that brief intervention is an effective way to change
drinking and driving behaviors among problem drinkers. The Army
Substance Abuse Program encourages all adults ages 21 and older
to go online to www.alcoholscreening.org to self screen and assess
drinking behavior. The website offers an anonymous testing tool
which can help determine high-risk drinking behavior.
About three in 10 American adults drink at levels that elevate their
risk for physical and mental health or social problems, according to
the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. However,
of these heavy drinkers, about one in four has alcohol abuse or
alcohol dependency problems – meaning, non-addictive drinking
habits may still put lives at risk.
Because risky drinkers often believe their drinking is normal, The
Army Substance Abuse Program is trying to educate the public about
the differences between low and high-risk drinking patterns to help
individuals assess if their drinking leads to chancy decision making.
Once a risky drinking pattern is identified, that individual is better
equipped to seek help from a primary care physician, support group
or other professionals about hazardous alcohol related behavior.
“Our bottom-line is saving lives,” Mitchell said. “If we can
prevent even one risky drinker from getting behind the wheel while
impaired, then we may have not only helped save that person’s life,
but the lives of our very own friends, family and neighbors as they
travel our highways.”
For information, call 736-3291.
 APRIL 24, 2009
Girl Scout leads ‘Dog Fun
Day’ for GS Silver Award
By Angela Bean
Kristina Bean, a 7th grader at Seoul
American Middle School and Girl Scout in
Cadette 5, loves dogs. Kristina has been in
Girl Scouts for seven years. Since October,
she has been working on the Girl Scout
Silver Award. The Girl Scout Silver Award
is a 6-step process and is the highest award
a Cadette can earn. Kristina first completed
Steps 1-4 which included: earning four
Interest Projects, completing three focus
workbooks, earning the Leadership and
Silver Career Award, and volunteering
more than 15 hours in the community.
While working on Steps 1-4, Kristina also
coordinated and led a Girl Scout activity
called “Spread the Biscuit” and a towel and
newspaper drive for the post Vet Clinic.
Step 5 is to plan an event that benefits the
community. Step 6 completes the project
with an evaluation and a final report.
Kristina coordinated and led “Dog
Fun Day” that was held on April 11, at
the new dog playground on Yongsan.
Planning the event required developing
station themes, making displays, contacting
and coordinating local agencies and post
organizations, recruiting volunteers, and
lots of creativity. Also, Kristina led a “Dog
Playground Spring Clean Up” a day before
the event that raked up more than 30 bags
of debris. “Dog Fun Day” benefited the
community by showcasing local talent,
providing unique canine information,
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and encouraging community members
to visit the new dog playground. Kristina
coordinated two professional dog trainers
that demonstrated different dog sports such
as obedience, agility, Frisbee toss, and attack!
Different station themes included: Designer
Dogs, Tricks ’N Toys, Dog Therapy,
Mission: Wolf, Dog Sports, Dog healthy
habits (diet and oral hygiene), Samsung
Dogs, and Patriotic Pooches. People and
their dogs got to make their mark on the
“Dog Fun Day Walk of Fame” and play a
Puppy Paws game. The Craft station made (Top) Kristina Bean, a 7th grader at Seoul American Middle School and Girl Scout in Cadette
a “Pet Preparedness Packet”. 5, earned her Girl Scout Silver Award for her work with animals. (Below) Volunteers were key
The packet included a dog-sitter to making “Dog Fun Day” a success. View or download photos from this event online at www.
check list, dog first aid kit, and essential flickr.com/imcomkorea — Courtesy photo
information checklists all dog owners
should have at home. “Dog Fun Day” also
featured the newly remodeled post Vet
Clinic, K9 unit, Pet Care Center, and the
Commissary.
Kristina wants to have a future career
that works with animals. She has learned
about many job opportunities related to
animals by working on the GS Silver Award.
She got a series of three rabies shot in order
to volunteer at the Yongsan post Vet Clinic!
She has been volunteering at the Vet Clinic
and gaining a real perspective of what is
involved working with animals. Scouting Round-up for Korea
Working on the GS Silver Award has Boy and Cub Scouts
represented Kristina’s commitment to herself
April 26: Spring Camporee, Camp Carroll, OA Ordeal Callout and Brotherhood Ceremony.
and her community. She has learned that
many hours of preparation, planning, and May 9: Flag Retirement Ceremony, hosted by the Troop 80 Boy Scouts and Pack 89 Cub
Scouts from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. by the Camp Coiner ball field (or picnic area).
hard work go into accomplishing goals.
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Alcohol awareness: Law Day 2009: ‘A Legacy of Liberty -

Why you don’t want to be ‘That Guy’ Celebrating Lincoln’s Bicentennial’
By Marianne Campano characters that you can pass the microphone
65th Medical Brigade
April is Alcohol Awareness Month,
and as such a great time to check out
the Department of Defense Education
Campaign called “That Guy”. This campaign
and the accompanying website (www.
thatguy.com) uses humor and edginess to
keep your attention, while at the
same time delivering the important
alcohol abuse prevention messages.
“That Guy” which can also
be “That Woman”, is the person
we all know who starts the night
as a normal guy, but undergoes a
transformation after having too
many drinks. “That Guy” is not in control-
sometimes in a big way, and sometimes
in a subtle way. The website uses a non-
traditional, innovative approach with
surround sound and multiple channels of
communication to illustrate “That Guy”. It
describes eight types, such as the comedian
guy who tries too hard; the drama queen
who is obsessive, jealous and weepy; the
angry and aggressive guy; and the risky guy
who looks for attention at any cost, pushing
all of the limits. Do any of these sound
familiar? The campaign explains that it’s not
hard to become ‘“That Guy” and that You
could be “That Guy” too.
Interviews with bartenders, bar patrons,
along with comical graphics and jokes
illustrate how “That Guy” loses control.
In The Joke’s on That Guy tab, a bar scene
is depicted with numerous interactive
to. These funny characters explains that
you might be “That Guy” if for example
you get a girl’s number and it reads “555-
GET-LOST”.
Alcohol abuse prevention is particularly
important given the 56% binge drinking
rate among active duty military ages 18-
25, an increase from previous years. The
campaign aims to reduce alcohol
abuse among active duty military
and raise awareness of the negative
effects of excessive drinking. This is
done through an interactive format
that focuses on the short term
consequences of alcohol abuse, such
as embarrassment among peers, and
losing control of one’s drinking, life and
future.
Along with these funny messages and
illustrations that ring true, the website has
facts on alcohol, the serious consequences of
abuse and resources for help and support.
After spending a little time on the
website, it becomes clear that you never
want to be “That Guy”. After all, you
control your behavior and your drinking.
You are in charge of your choices. Check it
out at: www.thatguy.com.
Force Health Protection and Preventive
Medicine, 65th Medical Brigade and
the Army Substance Abuse Program will
be at the at the K-16 health fair on
April 28 11:30 a.m. -1: 30 p.m. Call
Marianne Campano at 736-6137 for more
information on the health fair or Army
Substance Abuse Program.
By Maj. Eugene Y. Kim
Client Legal Services
Law Day, which is officially celebrated on
May 1, is a national day set aside to celebrate
the rule of law. Law Day underscores how
law and the legal process have contributed
to the freedoms that all Americans share.
Law Day also provides an opportunity
to recognize the role of courts in our
democracy.
Law Day has its roots in a concept
developed in 1957 by the then-President
of the American Bar Association, Charles
S. Rhyne. A Washington, D.C., attorney,
Mr. Rhyne envisioned a special national day
for celebrating our legal system. In 1958,
President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially
established Law Day as a day of national
dedication to the principles of government
under law. In 1968, a joint resolution issued
by Congress established the official date for
Law Day as May 1.
The theme for Law Day 2009 is “A
Legacy of Liberty - Celebrating Lincoln’s
Bicentennial.” In 2009, the United States
will mark the bicentennial of the birth of
President Abraham Lincoln, who is widely
regarded as the nation’s greatest and most
eloquent commander-in-chief. President
Lincoln devoted much of his adult life to
the practice of law and was the quintessential
American lawyer-president. President
Lincoln’s background in the law informed
both his actions and his oratory. In President
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address of 1863,
he articulated his vision of the American
constitutional union, to be forged in the
crucible of a “great civil war” and tested by
the shared anguish of national sacrifice. For
Lincoln, this vision began - fourscore and
seven years before - with the Declaration of
Independence.
The president recognized that the
Declaration marked the origins of “a new
nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated
to the proposition that all men are created
equal.”
Law Day 2009 celebrates President
Lincoln as an American who united a nation
and fought for justice.
While President Lincoln is remembered
as one of the most eloquent chief executives,
his legacy does not end at his written and
spoken words. President Lincoln began his
term in office during the most turbulent
period in our nation’s history, as Americans
prepared to take up arms against each other
in civil war. By appealing to the fundamental
values of human equality, justice, and
liberty as set forth in our nation’s founding
documents - especially the Declaration of
Independence - and adhering to his own
moral values, President Lincoln emerged
as a prominent and inspiring leader whose
legacy lives on today.
To learn more about Law Day 2009,
visit www.lawday.org. By continuing the
conversation on liberty and highlighting the
attributes of President Abraham Lincoln, we
can all ensure that the legacy of this great
American president endures.

April 24 - 29

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Fast and Furious Push Friday the 13th
CASEY (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Fast and Furious Friday the 13th No Show
Fast and Furious No Show
Pink Panther 2 The International (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 p.m.

Confessions of a Shopaholic Confessions of a Shopaholic

HENRY The International (PG13) 1 p.m. (PG13) 1 p.m. Fired Up
(R) 7 p.m. Hannah Montana (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
Hannah Montana
768-7724 (G) 7 p.m. (G) 7 p.m.

Confessions of a Shopaholic Confessions of a Shopaholic

HUMPHREYS Fast and Furious (PG13) 3:30 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 p.m. Fired Up Fired Up The International The International
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. Fast and Furious Fast and Furious (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
753-7716 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

HOVEY The International Pink Panther 2 Fast and Furious Friday the 13th Taken
(R) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 7 p.m.
730-5412

Push Push Pink Panther 2 (PG13) 6 p.m.

KUNSAN (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. No Show No Show No Show Pink Panther 2
The International (PG13)
782-4987 Watchmen (R) 8:30 p.m. Watchmen (R) 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m.

17 Again (PG13) 17 Again (PG13) Push

OSAN 17 Again Taking Chance Remembrance Day Movie Push
3:30 / 7:30 / 9:30 p.m. 3:30 / 6:30 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 7:30 p.m. (NR) 7 p.m. 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
784-4930 Monsters vs Aliens (PG) 1 p.m. Monsters vs Aliens (PG) 1 p.m.

Hannah Montana
RED CLOUD (G) 7 p.m. The International Confessions of a Shopaholic Push Friday the 13th Fast and Furious
Fired Up (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (PG13) 9 p.m.

Friday the 13th Hannah Montana

STANLEY (G) 6 p.m. Hannah Montana Pink Panther 2 17 Again Fired Up
(PG13) 7 p.m.
Confessions of a Shopaholic (G) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
The International
732-5565 (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.

The International The International Confessions of a Shopaholic Confessions of a Shopaholic

17 Again 17 Again 17 Again (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
(R) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. The Spirit Not Easily Broken Not Easily Broken
The Spirit
Push Monsters vs Aliens Monsters vs Aliens (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
(PG13) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. Friday the 13th Friday the 13th Fired Up Fired Up
(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.
 APRIL 24, 2009
Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
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 Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel
Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
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 Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 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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CHAPLAIN
Area II Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel
Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel
Mision Pentecostal Hispana Korean Korean
Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel
United Pentecostal Catholic Services
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Early Morning Service
(Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish for helpful links and information.
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal:
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1100 Super Gym Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Gospel 1300 Super Gym Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Contemporary 1700 Super Gym 1300 Camp Carroll
KATUSA Contemporary
Tuesday 1900 Super Gym Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Wednesday 1930 Super Gym Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Catholic Services
Mass
Mass
Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel
Sunday 0930 Super Gym
1130 Camp Carroll
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel
Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
1700 Suwon Air Base Chapel
Jewish
Jewish Worship Service
Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
call 753-3909
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the
United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and
authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004
Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
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Humphreys Garrison celebrates Friendship Week

humphreys garrison — Soldiers and community members from across Area III gathered to enjoy Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army and U.S. Soldier Friendship Week. The
events kicked off with an opening ceremony and concert Monday, followed by sporting and other friendship-building activities throughout the week including soccer, flag football, basketball,
volleyball, Korean wrestling, Korean cavalry battles, arm wrestling, and relay run. Currently over 600 KATUSA Soldiers out of a total of 3,500 are serving in Area III. Download high-resolution
photos from events throughout the week at www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys. — U.S. Army photos by Bob McElroy and Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
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KATUSA U.S. Soldier Friendship Week reaffirms camaraderie

By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS Garrison —
Soldiers and community members from
across USAG-Humphreys and Area III
gathered here this week to celebrate Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army and U.S.
Soldier Friendship Week events.
The Friendship Week is a Korea-wide
event held throughout the peninsula,
combining sporting events and other
activities as a means to building new
friendships and growing existing
relationships between KATUSA and U.S.
Soldiers stronger.
The week’s activities kicked off Monday
with a daylong opening ceremony and
concert at the MP Hill gym.
“During the next few days you will
be tested and challenged in a number of
sporting events and activities like soccer,
basketball, flag football, softball and
Korean traditional wrestling,” said Col.
John E. Dumoulin Jr., USAG-Humphreys
commander, during his opening remarks.
“You will also have the opportunity to
see Korean traditional dance, taekwondo
demonstrations, a break dancing show
by the B-boys and musical performances
from the Eighth Army Band and the ROK
Army’s 51st Division Band,” he said. U.S. Army units from across Area III, including Camp Eagle, Camp Long and Osan Air Base, gathered at MP Hill Gym, USAG-Humphreys to
Dumoulin said the competition, while celebrate the annual KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
it may be fierce, should also be friendly performances, a demonstration from the 403rd Army Field Support Brigade-Korea. and began during the early days of the
because we are all part of the same team ROK Army 3rd Special Warfare Brigade “It is fun to watch Soldiers unwind once Korean War when President Rhee Syngman
and have been for nearly 60 years. (Airborne) Martial Arts Demonstration in a while.” and Gen. Douglas MacArthur formed the
Despite Monday’s inclement weather, Team and a drill performance by the ROK Soldiers began competitions Tuesday KATUSA program to augment U.S. Army
hundreds of Soldiers from across Area III Army Headquarters Honor Guard. and continued to battle in the games units fighting on the peninsula.
including units stationed at Osan, Suwon, “I enjoyed the taekwondo demonstration that would crown a unit team champion The number of KATUSA personnel
and Wonju showed up in support of the the most – those guys are some of the most Thursday. Each of the unit sports teams reached its all-time high in 1952 of 27,000.
opening event. elite forces in the ROK military and it was consisted of a mixture of both KATUSA After the war, the number of KATUSA
“It’s never easy waking up early in the a thrill to watch them,” said Cpl. Kim and U.S. Soldiers. Soldiers decreased steadily to a total of
morning, but the distance required to travel Jung-bin, Headquarters and Headquarters The week’s events also emphasized about 3,500, with around 600 serving in
to Humphreys is negligible compared to Company, USAG-Humphreys. cultural exchange and understanding, with Area III.
how much our unit morale will benefit Monday’s afternoon concert featured a the Korean National Museum holding a “It is no exaggeration to say that we
from participating in the event,” said Pfc. select group of local musicians and dancers, mini-exhibition on post, an outdoor meal could not run this installation without
Jo Eui-ho, 35th ADA Bde., who traveled and a Soldiers talent show. serving Korean cuisine to all Soldiers and the fine support our KATUSAs provide,”
with his unit from Osan. “I have to say that the highlight of traditional Korean sporting events such as Dumoulin said. “And I think it is safe to
The opening ceremony also featured the concert was definitely the talent show ssireum, Korean traditional wrestling and say that our lives are better for serving with
opening remarks from ROK Army Support segment where KATUSAs dressed up and Korean cavalry-battle games. our KATUSA brothers. We build trust and
Group commander Col. Yoon Won- performed as the Korean girl group Girls The friendship between KATUSA and forge friendships that can last a lifetime.
hui, Pyeongtaek traditional farm music Generation,” said Pvt. Jang Kyoung-ho, U.S. Soldiers has lasted more than 59 years You are all part of a special relationship.”

The 2nd Infantry Division Taekwondo Team demonstrates its moves in front of Soldiers and
community members at the USAG-Humphreys Independence Park Wednesday. The 2nd ID
Taekwondo Team comprises both KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers. Download this photo and find
more online at www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers from units stationed across Area III battle it out during a kimajeon,
traditional Korean cavalry battle game, matchup at USAG-Humphreys Independence Park
Wednesday. This was one of many Korean cultural activities organized as part of the KATUSA-
U.S. Soldier Friendship Week events. Kimajeon has been played during special occasions
throughout Korean history to raise morale and build friendship among Soldiers or village
community members. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
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Medal of Honor recipient speaks with 2nd CAB pilots
By Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Medal
of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Bruce P. “Snake”
Crandall, a twenty-four year veteran of the
Army, spoke with 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade officers and Family Members during
an officer professional development course
at Tommy D.’s lounge here April 16.
Crandall spoke to the officers and pilots
in attendance about his experiences during
the Vietnam War and their relevance
today. He also spoke about the movie,
“We Were Soldiers” that portrayed his
actions in Vietnam. He ended his speech by
encouraging pilots to be prepared always for
whatever adversities they may face.
“The pilots of today are the best at what
they do,” said Crandall. “We were the
pioneers; but now they are so well trained
and they are capable of handling any
circumstances that might come their way.”
More than 40 years after his heroism
during the Vietnam War – when he
repeatedly risked his life by landing his
helicopter in Landing Zone X-Ray during
the first major battle between the U.S. and
North Vietnamese armies – his message to
today’s officers and pilots is still relevant.
2nd Lt. Steven Modugno, a chemical
officer with Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 3rd Battalion 2nd General
Support Aviation Brigade, said he learned
‘We’re very proud to have been able to guide Soldier’s lives’
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — You
may have encountered them during your
tour of duty; they are the married military
couple, both in uniform, and they often
have children.
One such active duty Army NCO couple
recently hit the ground running in Korea,
bringing with them not only their children
and more than 40 years of combined service
– but a unique distinction: they are both
former Army Advanced Individual Training
drill sergeants.
1st Sgt. Chelsie Stokes, 52nd Ordnance
Company, a native of Danville, Va., and
his wife, Sgt. 1st Class Warnie Stokes,
Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment
noncommissioned officer in charge, 520th
Maintenance Company, a native of Cocoa,
Fla., have been stationed at Humphreys
Garrison since 2008. For Warnie, the
opportunity to return to Republic of Korea
for a second tour was enough to change her
career plans.
“I was about to retire and was in ACAP,
but I volunteered to come back here with
my Family,” she said. “We’ve both had
hard jobs these past few years, but when
Chelsie was given the opportunity to serve
here, we agreed that my staying on active
duty would also be a great way to keep our
Family together.”
Chelsie enlisted in 1989, Warnie in 1987.
They first met in 2000 where both served
as AIT drill sergeants, at Redstone Arsenal
in Huntsville, Ala. Both recall having
responsibility for as many as 150 Soldiers,
AREA III
important lessons just by listening to
Crandall’s experiences.
“It’s easy to become caught up in the day-
to-day duties as an officer,” said Modugno.
“But what [Crandall] spoke about today
could easily be what we face tomorrow.”
Crandall also noted the importance
of recognizing noncommissioned officers
during the Year of the NCO.
“They are the core of effective leadership,”
he said. “No matter how good the commander
is, you must have good NCOs or the mission
can’t be accomplished.”
After Crandall finished speaking to the
more than one-hundred fifty officers and
Family Members in attendance, he joined
2nd CAB Commander, Col. Joseph A.
Bassani, Jr., in awarding eleven pilots the
Army Aviation Association of America’s
Honorable Order of St. Michael award.
Crandall was drafted into the Army in
1953. His first war-time military mission
was as commander of Company A, 229th
Assault Helicopter Battalion, at An Khe,
Vietnam. In 1965, he led the pilots who
flew airmobile troops into LZ X-Ray and
was credited with evacuating more than
seventy wounded Soldiers.
Despite relentless enemy fire on the
landing zone, Crandall flew 22 missions
during the day and into the evening,
delivering ammunition and evacuating
seriously wounded Soldiers.
In recognition of Crandall’s acts of
Sgt. 1st Class Warnie Stokes, 520th Maintenance Company, and 1st Sgt. Chelsie Stokes, 52nd
Ordnance Company. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
at one time, in their AIT companies.
“Becoming a drill sergeant was in my
blood,” said Warnie. “I love training Soldiers
and aside from becoming a first sergeant,
being a drill sergeant has been one of the
ultimate things that I’ve wanted to achieve
in my professional life. But just reaching the
NCO ranks was for me the same as winning
the lottery, and my biggest challenge during
that time was making the transition from
specialist – and everybody’s friend – to
becoming instead a leader for more than
20 Soldiers.”
Answering the call to serve as a drill
sergeant wasn’t an opportunity Chelsie
expected to get in the second half of his
military career.
“When my branch manager called me to
offer me the chance to go on the trail I had
my doubts at first because I was already an
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bruce “Snake” Crandall speaks with officers and Family Members of 2nd CAB at
Tommy D’s, USAG-Humphreys, April 16. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable
heroism during the assault, former President
George W. Bush presented Crandall with the
Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the
White House, February 26, 2007. During
the ceremony Crandall said he wanted to be
drafted by Yankees, but was instead drafted
by the Army.
E-7,” recalled Chelsie. “But after I thought
it over, I knew it was something I wanted
to do.”
Chelsie said that when he was a specialist,
reaching the NCO ranks wasn’t something
he considered automatic, but something
junior enlisted Soldiers had to work really
hard to achieve.
“My first duty station was Fort
Richardson, Alaska and my NCO’s sat me
down and told me what areas I needed to
work on and study to pass the promotion
board,” he said. “I realized that making the
NCO ranks was something I wanted to do
and once I made E-5, I was at the point
where I wasn’t only concerned about myself,
but also the Soldiers who were around me
and I believe today’s new NCO’s need to
have stronger emphasis when it comes to
taking care of Soldiers.”
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He has also been inducted as the honorary
Colonel of 2nd Aviation Regiment.
Editor’s note: For more information about
Bruce Crandall’s actions in Vietnam that
led to his Medal of Honor visit: http://www.
army.mil/medalofhonor/crandall/citation/
index.html.
During their tour at Humphreys, the
Stokes work in different units but there
are times when their leadership of junior
Soldiers follows them home to mentor their
three children.
“We are strict on our kids at times
because we want to have discipline,” said
Warnie. “Chelsie is the epitome of a drill
sergeant and first sergeant, but he’s also a
great father.”
When the couple retires someday, they
plan to settle down in Alabama. But the
Stokes, steadfast in their commitment to
serve and take care of Soldiers aren’t in any
hurry to leave Army service behind.
“I’ll continue to serve as long as my
body allows it, and for now, wherever the
Army needs us, we’ll be there,” said Chelsie.
Warnie says they hope to retire together.
“I came in the Army at 17 and the Army
raised me,” said Warnie. “I’ve learned a lot
and I’m proud to have served my country
and very few people can say they served
more than 20 years in the military. I love the
Army and I might cry when I retire because
I will miss the Soldiers.”
Chelsie and Warnie said several of their
former Soldiers have contacted them over
the years with one common message.
“We’re very proud to have been able to
guide Soldier’s lives in the right direction
as a squad leader, platoon sergeant and
first sergeant and hopefully we’ve made a
difference,” said Chelsie. “Soldiers have
e-mailed us to thank us for everything we
taught them and that means a lot and we’ll
miss the opportunity to be there for them,
because that’s what we’ve always been here
to do as NCO’s.”
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News & Notes
CDC Employment Job Fair
Child and Youth Services is seeking caregivers
for both full and part time positions. Learn
about what jobs are available and receive
application assistance 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May 9, at
the Child Development Center. U.S., Korean,
and third country nationals are welcome to
apply. Selected employees will receive child
care discounts and signing bonus.
Summer Camp Adventure
Sign up starting May 18 for this summer’s
Camp Adventure Program. This unique day
camp for children of grades 1–5 will begin
mid-June. A variety of weekly camps will be
held including: Coral Sea Jamboree, Madcap
Museum at Midnight, Celebrate State to State,
Barnyard Ribbon Bonanza and much more!
Contact Youth Services at 753-8507 to sign up
or inquire about the weekly fees.
New Fitness Center Hours
Super Gym: Monday–Friday, 5 a.m.-11 p.m.;
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday and US
and Training Holidays, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
MP Hill Gym: Monday–Friday, 5 a.m.–11 p.m.;
Saturday, Sunday, US and Training Holidays,
Closed.
Zoeckler Gym: Monday–Friday, 5 a.m.–11 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, 12-9 p.m.;
US and Training Holidays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Organizational Self-Assessment
If you have received a copy of the memorandum
notifying your selection to participate in the
OSA, you will conduct the survey May 11-22.
The OSA is an industry-proven, web-based
survey tool. For more information contact Ms.
So at 754-3885 or sohui@korea.army.mil.
Pet Registration and Vaccination Clinic
The next Humphreys pet registration and
vaccination clinic will be held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 27 at the Community Activity
Center. Pet owners can bring their pets for
registration in accordance with USFK Reg.
40-5, receive vaccines, microchipping, and
heartworm testing for dogs. Owners can also
purchase flea and tick preventatives and
heartworm preventatives, pet toys and other
supplies. Pet adoption consultations also
available. Appointments are recommended
but walk-iins are welcomed. Call 784-6614 or
031-661-6614 for more information.
Humphreys Construction Update
As Humphreys Garrison grows during the
next several years construction projects will
cause interruptions of electrical and water
service as well as detours and delays on our
roads. We ask your patience as we transform
our post into the Installation of Choice on the
Korean Peninsula. We will provide weekly
updates and construction news to keep the
community informed.
• Freedom Road water line replacement
is continuing. Please watch for construction
equipment in roadways and signal man
directing traffic.
• The Freedom Road walking and bike
path is being replaced. This work will take
approximately 90 days.
• Pavement resurfacing and relocation of
end lights and airfield fire hydrant systems are
all under way. Around eight percent of all work
completed. Estimated completion is May 28.
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
Humphreys students observe Earth Day
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — About
150 students from Humphreys American
School toured the water treatment plant here
and the Pyeongtaek City sewage treatment
facility just outside of CPX Gate Wednesday
as part of an Earth Day 2009 educational
initiative sponsored by the Humphreys
Garrison Directorate of Public Works
Environmental Division.
Phillip Lopez, Chief of Pollution
Prevention and Compliance branch said
there’s a lot of effort that goes into the water
treatment process.
“In touring the water treatment facility
during Earth Day, we hope our students
gain a broader understanding of our
environment,” he said. “The kids were
shown how we actually process water, and
how we clean our waste water to put it back
into the environment.”
Humphreys Garrison draws its water
supply from an array of underground
wells, storing water that is filtered through
a vigorous testing process in the garrison’s
water treatment plant laboratory to prepare
it for use in the garrison community.
“Our students need to know how we
make our drinking water and that it is safe
water,” said Kwon Kyong-min, laboratory
supervisor, Humphreys Garrison water
treatment plant.
Determination drives young Soldier to succeed
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — A year
ago, Pfc. Shakida Boddy was working on
her undergraduate degree in management
at Columbus Technical College in Georgia
when she was inspired by her cousins serving
in the Army in Afghanistan to embark on
her own tour of service.
Boddy’s story is one of thousands
each year – young women who make the
leap from college student to Soldier to
take advantage of Army training, travel
and education opportunities while also
serving their country. But for Boddy – a
supply specialist with the 557th Military
Police Company who stands just 4 feet 8
inches tall – some would see her choice
of becoming a Soldier in the U.S. Army
as an insurmountable challenge from start
to finish.
“I had to get a waiver to join the Army
for my height, but my weight was good,”
said Boddy.
According to Army Regulation 600-9,
the minimum height requirement for
women to enter Army service without a
height waiver is 4 feet 10 inches – a standard
equal to the minimum height requirement
for men to enter Army service.
“I really didn’t have any troubles with
my drill sergeants during basic training
because I worked really hard to accomplish
the training and they recognized that I gave
a 110 percent effort,” she said.
Boddy added that during basic training,
keeping strides with taller recruits on
road marches was a challenge but it didn’t
Kwon Kyong-min, Humphreys Garrison water treatment plant laboratory supervisor, displays a
water sample containing bacteria to Humphreys American School students during a tour of the
water treatment plant April 22. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
During the laboratory portion of the
tour, Kwon explained how part of the
water testing process involves the use of
microscopes to detect foreign materials
like asbestos. HAS students then used the
microscopes themselves to see what bacteria
look like in untreated water.
“I learned that there could be a lot of
bacteria in the water but it’s cleaned at
the water treatment plant,” said Raquel
Swickard, a student in Rhoda Cruz’s third
and fourth grade class. “It’s a good for kids
Pfc. Shakida Boddy, 557th Military Police
Company, during the Year of the NCO 5K Run
here April 10. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
prevent her from keeping up with her recruit
training company.
“I had to run at times to keep up and
work extra hard to complete the weapons
training and qualification but I never gave
up,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to be
a Soldier and the Army has given me the
chance to travel and I hope to see many
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to learn about our water on Earth Day.”
According to http://en.wikipedia.org/,
Earth Day is now observed each year
on April 22 by more than 500 million
people and national governments in 175
countries. This year’s motto is: “Sustaining
the environment for a secure future.”
To learn more about Army Earth Day
and what you can do to conserve natural
resources, visit www.earthday.gov and
http://aec.army.mil/usaec/newsroom/
earthday00.html.
places while I’m here in Korea and also Japan
and China.”
Boddy’s efforts and success in being
accepted into Army basic training and
active duty service also illuminates how
women who are as much as four inches
shorter than five feet tall can still adapt
and excel as Soldiers. Among the training
opportunities for troops at Humphreys
Garrison, formation physical fitness training
runs provide junior enlisted Soldiers
like Boddy chances to show individual
motivation in a team-work environment.
“Our first sergeant encouraged all
enlisted Soldiers in our Company to take
part in the Year of the NCO 5K fun run,
and I wanted to participate as it also gave
me another way to improve my distance
running,” she said. “It was almost four miles,
but it felt pretty good.”
Boddy says she looks forward to
serving her eight-year obligation and,
through education opportunities, finish
her undergraduate degree along the way.
She plans to start her own business after her
Army service and encourages young women
who believe they couldn’t serve in the Army
because they are less than 4 feet 10 inches tall
to take a harder look at their potential.
“If I can make it, they can make it … and
as long as they always give it 110 percent,
they don’t have to worry about drill sergeants
holding them back because they’re there to
make you stronger,” she said. “There are a
lot of people out there who say short people
can’t make it through Army basic training
and adapt to Army life but as long as they
stay motivated – dedicated in themselves
and their mission – they can do anything.”
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Soldiers learn cooking, display skills from Food Network Champ

Pvt. Jessica Fleming, (seated) and Sgt. Ahra Barrera, Soldier culinarians with 501st Military Intelligence Brigade take notes on how to carve an
outline of an M1 Abrams tank into a watermelon during culinary display training with 2008 Food Network Challenge Fantasy Fruit Sculpture Gold
Medalist Chef Ray Duey during his visit to the Humphreys Garrison Red Dragon DFAC this week. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Chef Ray Duey, the 2008 Food Network
Challenge Fantasy Fruit Sculpture gold
medalist, has brought his skill, experience
and dedication to the military to U.S. Army
Garrison Humphreys.
Duey, a Certified Executive Chef through
the American Culinary Federation is sharing
more than two decades of cooking and food
carving experience with Soldier culinarians
from 501st Military Intelligence Brigade
here April 20 through May 2 at the Red
Dragon dining facility this week.
“I’ve brought a ton of recipes and samples
of designs for Soldiers to practice,” said
Duey. “While I’m here I hope to sand off the
rough edges of their skills and show ways to
enhance a variety of meal preparations.”
Duey said with the waiting list for seats
in university culinary arts programs across
the U.S. that Soldiers are lucky to be able
to apply their skills through the Army’s food
service program.
“While stationed overseas, I encourage
everyone to take advantage of all the great
Korean food and I admire the dedication
of the Koreans who serve in the DFAC as
they really seem to raise the bar in their
performance here,” he said.
During the training Tuesday, Duey
challenged Soldier culinarians with printouts
of designs to trace onto fruit and produce.
“I traced a tank onto a watermelon and
sculpted slightly under the rind to bring out
the drawing from the white part of the fruit,”
said Pvt. Jessica Fleming, 501st MI Bde.
After using a Parisian scoop to gut the
inner portion of the watermelon, Fleming
added a final flourish: a small light that
illuminated the silhouette of the M1 Abrams
tank she’d carved.
Duey explained that in making any
culinary team successful, every minute,
down to the simplest of details counts when
you’re preparing food and displays.
“Knowing what everything in the kitchen
is called is very important and there were 15
of us on my crew in Los Angeles and not all
of us spoke English so I’ve learned as much
Spanish as I could,” said Duey. “When we’re
taking time trying to ask for something as
simple as a whisk but we have different
names for it, then minutes are lost every
hour trying to find the tools to finish the
tasks and that quickly adds up to hundreds
of pay dollars wasted every week.”
Duey not only has toured military
installations on land, but has traveled aboard
Navy ships and submarines at sea to share
his expertise with Navy mess management
specialists; at times cooking side by side with
Sailors to prepare meals for thousands.
“What I try to do is show everyone
that food is the most important part of
the mission,” said Duey. “I’d rather be out
of bullets and out of fuel than out of food
because food is something a Soldier can’t

FED donates hundreds of books to Dodok Middle School live without.”

Duey said that putting the extra effort
into food preparation and making creative
displays from fruit and produce raises
production and morale.
“Food service isn’t the most glamorous
occupation that there is, but I hope by
showing Soldier culinarians that if they take
the opportunities to learn while they are
here, that when they get out of the Army,
they may have the chance to work for good
money in places like Las Vegas because if
there was ever a need for people that can do
bulk feeding – Las Vegas is your town.”
Throughout his career, Duey has
volunteered as much as a month a year to
teach military culinarians the tricks of the
trade; conducting his training with troops at
the same times they normally serve.
“Most people don’t realize the really
tough life our armed forces have and that
there are places they must go where enemies
are trying to kill them,” he said. “The U.S.
military is the reason I am free to go where
I want, when I want and for me to give back
to the men and women who protect my
freedom … well, since I’m too old to fight in
wars, this is the least I can do for those who
volunteer to keep our country safe.
“When I visit military bases around
Joe Campbell, Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District, handed out English-language books to
the world, if I can at least give one Soldier
students at Dodok Middle School near USAG-Humphreys, April 17 as part of a joint effort with the Humphreys Garrison Public Affairs
new skills then they in turn will teach
Office. Campbell and his staff collected 435 books and magazines for the students. This is the second time the Far East District has
other Soldiers and then I’ll know I’ve done
donated books to a school near Humphreys. In December 2008 the district donated several boxes of books, snacks and drinks to the
something to make their lives and the lives
students and faculty of Gyeseong Elementary School. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
of their Families a little better.”
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Area IV KATUSA, US Soldiers ‘Becoming One’

through 2009 KATUSA-US Soldier Friendship Week

(Clockwise From Top) The ROK Army military honor guard performs a drill demonstration during the opening ceremony of KUFW 2009; HHC, Daegu Garrison basketball team for KUFW sports
tournament cheers each other on during the match; 25th Trans Bn team and 19th ESC team play at a tug of war; 2ID Taekwondo demonstration team gives a martial arts demonstration during
the opening ceremony; 19th ESC Commanding General Brig. Gen Xavier P. Lobeto gives opening remarks at the ceremony; Chung Eui Marshal Art Team member performs Korean traditional
swordsmanship. To view all of the photos related to this event, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Park, Kyung Rock

By Pfc. Park, Kyungrock
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — The opening
ceremony for the 2009 AREA IV KATUSA
and U.S Soldier Friendship Week was
held to strengthen and renew the lasting
relationship between Korea and the United
States at the Camp Walker’s Kelly Gym,
April 20. The ceremony was hosted by 19th
ESC Commanding General Brig. Gen.
Xavier P. Lobeto and Area IV ROKA Staff
Officer Lt. Col. Song, Soo-yong.
This year’s Area IV KATUSA and
U.S. Soldier Friendship Week consisted
of guest performances showing Korean
culture, athletic competitions for building
teamwork, and visits to major tourist sites
where Korean tradition comes to life.
These week-long events help facilitate new
friendships and understanding between
KATUSA and U.S Soldiers.
KATUSA and U.S Soldiers from
Daegu Garrison, CSCT #2, 19TH
ESC, 36th Signal Bn, 837th Trans Bn,
154th Preventive Med Bn, 501st Special
Troops Bn, 188th MP Company, 4-5 Air
Defense Artillery and Material Support
Center-Korea Brigade participated in the
Friendship Week activities.
During his opening remarks at the
ceremony, Lobeto emphasized the
uniqueness of the Army’s KATUSA
program, which is the only such program
in the world. He said he expected this
year’s KUFW to be a catalyst to continue
this unique and great Alliance between the
two Armies.
Du r i n g t h e o p e n i n g c e re m o n y,
representatives from the KATUSA Veteran’s
Association were present, hoping that the
Friendship Week will continue as a symbol
of ROK-US friendship.
“The KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers
Friendship Week starts today and will
continue for five days with the motto of
‘Becoming One’. We will experience a week
in which we understand each other better
and become closer friends,” said Song
during the opening ceremony. “I sincerely
hope that you take advantage of this
opportunity to get away from your work,
have some peace of mind and share the time
of love, appreciation and happiness with
your fellow Soldiers. Through this event, I
urge you to build strong camaraderie with
your comrades,” Song added.
Invitational performances celebrating
Friendship Week started after the ceremony.
The ROK Army military honor guard
performed along with the ROK Army
military band. Following that, 2ID’s
Taekwondo team demonstration, Korean
traditional martial arts and SROKA’s
elite goldeagle special troop’s martial arts
demonstrations were performed.
“It’s fantastic to enjoy this kind of
event with U.S Soldiers,” said Pfc. Yoon,
Sang-hyuk, HHC Daegu Garrison. “This
friendship week is really great, making
me proud as a KATUSA and giving an
opportunity to be closer with U.S. fellow
Soldiers,” Yoon said.
“I really enjoyed today’s performances
and hope to spend a lot of time with my
fellow KATUSAs playing sports together
during this week,” said Spc. Michael
Shelton, HHC Daegu Garrison.
The KATUSA program is an essential
element of ROK-US combined forces. It
was established in Aug, 1950 in the midst
of Korean War to support U.S. Army forces
in Korea under an agreement between
Gen. MacArthur and President Rhee,
Seungman. Currently, rhere are about
3,400 picked KATUSA Soldiers, counting
for approximately 12 percents of EUSA
forces, who are working hard to improve
the future strategic partnership between
ROK and U.S.
“We are the brothers bound by a blood
alliance. Ga-Chi-Gap-See-Da!” said Song.
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t News & Notes
Lifeguard Instructor Training
Become a certified American Red
Cross lifeguard instructor! Volunteering
as an instructor brings lifesaving
skills to the community. Lifeguard
instructor training, including CPR for
the professional rescuer instructor
certification, lifeguarding management
and lifeguard instructor certification,
will be held, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, May 4 - 8
at Camp Walker Pool. Limited space
available. Call 768-7993 or stop by
Camp Henry American Red Cross
center for more information.
CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
Training
Become an authorized provide
instructor for your unit/ organization.
American Red Cross Daegu provides
CPR/AED/First Aid instructor training,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 18 - 21 with
optional bridge on May 22. Call
768-7993 or stop by Camp Henry
American Red Cross center for more
information.
Babysitting Course
Camp Henry American Red Cross
center holds a babysitting course,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 16 at the
American Red Cross, Camp Henry,
Bldg 1425. For more information,
please contact Christina Arose at 768-
7993.
Employment Awareness Seminar
Employment Awareness Seminar will
be held, 30 April from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
at Henry’s Place, Camp Henry. Family
members & transitioning military
personnel will enhance your job search
campaign. So meet the subject matter
expert and ask questions. Register by
April 23. For more information, contact
768-7951 at Employment Readiness
Program, Army Community Services
or e-mail: wegleys@korea.army.mil
Discussion with Pediatrician
Pediatrician David Ayer will conduct a
discussion on Sex, Relationships and
Abstinence on April 19 and 26 from
4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Daegu American
High School Gym. The target audience
is youth (6-12th grade). Parents are
welcome! Pizza will be served. For
more information, contact Martie
Blanton at 768-7232.
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 information, contact
Sgt. 1st Class Herve Abrams at 765-
7737 or 010-8687-7706.
Correct the Record
First Sgt. Mitchell R. Smith was
featured in the photograph from the
Camp Carroll Pull-Ups Challenge
Competition story published on Page
26 of the April 17 edition of the Morning
Calm Weekly.
AREA IV
Daegu Nam-gu residents
visit Camps Henry, Walker
By Lee, Ji-hye
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — Daegu Nam-gu
residents had a chance to have an Installation
tour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Camps
Henry and Walker, April 16.
The visitors were from an English class
held in a resident center, Bongdeok-dong,
Namgu. The group consisted of 23 residents,
2 district officials, an English instructor and
a photographer.
The group arrived at Headquarter,
USAG Daegu by a TMP bus. After getting
off the bus they visited Barracks in Camp
Henry. They talked actively with U.S.
Soldiers, asking a few questions regarding
their lives in the Garrison as well as in
Korea. U.S. Soldiers smiled all the way while
talking to them. And they had a time to see
remaining buildings built when Koreans
were under control of Japan through the
windows of the bus. Also they could see
other buildings like a theater, an education
center, and so on.
When they arrived in Camp Walker the
group members all had lunch together at
DFAC. “First of all, I would like to thank
U.S. army people for inviting us to this
wonderful place. This is my second visit
here, but most people of our group had
never been here. While studying English
together with our group members I
thought that their passion to study English
was great. English has its own culture.
Through this visit we can not only improve
our comprehension of the culture but also
get a chance to have a meeting, we expect. I
want to join this program again and again,”
the leader of the English class group, Won-
mo Suh said.
After lunch they visited Commissary in
Camp Walker. In Commissary there were
many foods including beverages, canned
goods, meat, fruits and so forth. With a
merchandise manager, Eun-po Sim, they
could easily understand processing systems
in U.S. army Garrison. Commissary is
always stocked with fresh foods so the group
could know the food safety in here.
A short windshield tour by bus was
next thing they did, which was followed by
BOSS hosts trip to Demilitarized Zone
By Pfc. Adrianna N. Lucas
19th ESC Public Affairs
The Better Opportunities for Single
Soldiers program hosted a trip April 10
through 11 to the Demilitarized Zone,
which stands as the border between North
and South Korea.
Soldier stayed the night at Osan Air Force
Base where many went down town and
experienced the night life in Osan.
The following morning soldiers set out for
the DMZ at 6:30 a.m. The first stop was at
the Mt. Odu Unification Observatory where
soldiers could peer through a telescope on
to the DMZ.
Then, onward the tour guide took the
soldier to the exhibit. At the exhibit everyone
The group members and U.S. Soldiers all gather together at CAC on Camp Walker, looking
around USAG-Daegu Garrisons. — U.S. Army photo by Lee, Ji-hye
visiting Camp Walker Community Activity
Center and a library. In the library they saw
many books and CDs which were essential
things in studying. People asked several
questions about this library and a librarian
named Sheri Lewis was satisfied with that.
“I am proud of the library and enjoy
giving a chance to show this to other people.
We do this many times. For example we
have met school students and church groups
before. And I am really happy to do this.
I met some nice people and could learn
something from them. And also I wish they
will learn a little more when they meet me
here. Today I met some residents who were
from an English study group. I think it’s
so important to understand people. And
also getting to know them is a wonderful
opportunity for me in Korea,” Sheri Lewis
said.
Finally it was time for them to have a
talk with U.S. Soldiers at CAC. More than
30 minutes they talked various things in
four groups. Even though they had some
difficulty in saying and understanding
words they tried very hard to get to know
each other.
“If there are many chances to have this
visit, we will be able to know more about
looked at the figurines and displays.
The third infiltrations tunnel was the
next stop. The tunnel was built by North
Korea as a means to launch a surprise attack
on Soeul, the capitol of South Korea.
The final destination of the DMZ tour
was camp Bonifas, whose motto “In Front
of Them All,” is where the peninsulas
elite warriors stood facing the enemy at a
modified tae-kwon-do stance.
“My favorite part was seeing the Republic
of Korea Soldiers,” said Pfc. Jermaine
Anderson, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment
Command.
At Camp Bonifas was “The Bridge of No
Return” that connects South Korea to the
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them and their cultures. U.S. Soldiers in
limited space can seldom know Korean
cultures so I want them to visit Korean
houses and to make a friendship,” a member
of this group, Yong-suk Kim added.
“I think it will be really inspiring for
group members to get outside of a classroom
and to talk to U.S. Soldiers in English.
I have taught them English for about 3
years. People vary from in their twenties
to in their sixties. But I can see excited and
happy feeling from their faces. So I wish that
they will have more delight and happiness
in here trying their English abilities. I want
this program to be held twice or three times
every year,” an English instructor, Soo-
myong Han said.
After all the Installation tour people
shook hands with U.S. Soldiers, appreciating
for giving good memories to them.
“Right behind the hedge-hog of this
Commissary is Daemyung-dong, Nam-gu.
I always saw some warnings like ‘Restricted
Area’ before. But now I could get a totally
different image after eating lunch and
sightseeing this place. There will be many
members who feel the same way,” a head
official in Daemyung-dong district office,
Tae-heon Kim said.
At the first stop everyone hustles off the bus
to peer through telescopes on to the DMZ
far off in the distance. Afterward everyone
gathers together for a group photo at the
observatory. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc.
Adrianna N. Lucas
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Safety Corner
Electrical Problems in your home or at work?
By Andrew Allen
Daegu Garrison Fire Chief
Electrical fires are the second leading
cause of fires in homes here in Korea, right
behind unattended cooking. Knowing
what to watch out for plus the actions
you need to take is imperative. Blowing
off that electrical burning smell in your
home could be costly or fatal.
Here are some tips on warning signs to
watch out for in your home or at work:
Warning sign - Frequent or re-
occurring issues with blowing fuses or
tripping circuit breakers: If a fuse opens
or circuit breaker is tripped, be sure to
investigate the cause before resetting the
breaker. If necessary, call DPW for on
post or a qualified electrician for off post
residents, to investigate the cause. Do not
try to shortcut around the fuse!
Warning sign - Flickering or
dimming lights: This sign could indicate
a short in the wiring, dangerous arcing,
or an over-extension of your home’s
electrical systems (On the other hand,
it could be the kids messing with you);
regardless, check it out. This is the second
leading cause of electrical fires in homes,
right behind overloading outlets!
Warning sign - A persistent burning
smell coming from an appliance,
room, or area: This can indicate
that the appliance is overheating or
malfunctioning. Unplug the appliance
or turn off the circuit breaker. On post
residents, contact the fire department
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at 9-1-1 or 0505-764-5911 right away
to have the situation checked out. Do
not wait!
Warning sign - Discolored or warm
wall outlets, or Sparks from an outlet:
This can indicate arcing, smoldering,
burning happening behind your outlets,
damaged or improperly installed wiring
in the outlet, or a problem with the
receptacle itself.
Warning sign - A tingling sensation
when you touch an electrical appliance
or other metal objects: Getting a shock
when you touch appliances in your house
can indicate a more serious problem.
Be sure to unplug the appliance and
discontinue use. Here in Korea there is
a persistent problem of electrical systems
not being grounded correctly. This could
be your transformer or the home system;
get it checked out if is a recurring problem
in your home!
If you have any questions or concerns,
call your local fire prevention office, we
are here to help you. For Camps Walker,
Henry & George call Mr. Sin at 768-
7867, for Camp Carroll and Apo call Mr.
Yon at 765-7190 and for BSF call Mr.
Kim at 763-7209.
Senior NCOs takes the lead
in Safety at Daegu Garrison
Master Sgt. Christopher A. Barnes enforces the installation’s seatbelt law at Camp Walker’s Gate
4. — U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rosalind Collins
By Master Sgt. Christopher A. Barnes
188th Military Police Company
As the Army celebrates “The Year of the
NCO”, U. S. Army Garrison Daegu/Area
IV Mission Unit Senior NCOs’ have started
a program to heighten safety awareness prior
to the summer safety campaign placing focus
on selected traffic and safety issues while
community members enter and exit our
installations. All too often there are vehicle
accidents caused by people talking on cell
phones and injuries to people because they
did not properly use their seatbelts.
Selected Senior NCOs’ volunteered to
man our area gates and enforce and conduct
on-the-spot corrections for seatbelt usage by
all occupants in vehicles and illegal cell phone
usage while operating a motor vehicle. The
NCOs’ volunteered to do this to stress to
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our Soldiers, family members, and civilians
the importance of obeying all traffic and
safety regulations. It’s an important tool in
showing that the Daegu Garrison NCOs’ care
about each and every one of their Soldiers
and community members. The goal of this
initiative is to get the word out that Safety
is everyone’s business, standards are in place
and need to be followed while gaining the
“Willful Compliance” to all Traffic Laws and
Safety Standards. This will be an ongoing
program throughout the spring and summer
and you will see the Senior NCOs’ at all gates
throughout Daegu Garrison footprint.
Sgt. 1st class Kenneth E. Trice and the
other Sgt. 1st class Richard Morrison stood at
Camp Carroll’s gate 2 on April 17, 2009. They
explained about safety to drivers and enforced
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BOSS TRIP from Page 26 SENIOR NCO from Page 27

North. The bridge was used after the Korean
War to exchange prisoners.
All the prisoners were place on the bridge
and they could decide which country they
wanted to live in. Once they chose they
could never return, thus giving the bridge
its name.
Inside the conference room soldier
could set foot on North Korean territory
because the conference room straddles the
DMZ line.
“I would recommend for other soldiers
to go on the DMZ tour because it was a
chance to relax and enjoy the culture and
learn about the purpose of the DMZ,”
said Pfc. Charles C. Baldwin, 19th ESC,
BOSS Representative. “It was fun, I had
a good time and it was very educational.
I learned things that I didn’t know about
the DMZ.”
seatbelt awareness and cell phone usage.
“We want to make sure that people fasten
their seatbelts and don’t use cell phone
during driving for our community’s safety,”
Richard said. Kenneth added, “Five people
didn’t put on seatbelts for 45 minutes.
When I told them they said they forgot to
fasten their seatbelts and put on seatbelt
immediately. It is helpful for our safety.”
Sgt. Steven J. Shives, a driver, said
Remember if you see a NCO make an
on-the-spot corrections at a gate, comply
and make it your standard. It can and will
save your life. If you see the MP at the gate
and you are in violation of a Motor vehicle
traffic law you will be issued a traffic ticket.
The standard for Willful Compliance
with Safety and Traffic law exists for our
protection. Let’s all do what is right so that
we can all live long lives.

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE
APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS
KOEZ09405478 Social Worker GS-11 Wood Medical Clinic April 27
KOEZ09293680R Interdisciplinary ; YF-00 Army Engineer District May 1
(Supervisory General Engineer , Supervisory Architect,
Supervisory Civil Engineer, Supervisory Environmental
Engineer, Supervisory, Mechanical Engineer,
Supervisory Electrical Engineer)
KOEZ09443322 Public Affairs Specialist GS-09 PAO, 19th ESC May 1
KOEZ09376992 Emergency Services Operations Officer GS-11 DES, USAG-Daegu May 4
KOEZ09405419 Interdisciplinary Engineer GS-12 Army Engineer Dist May 13
KOEZ09443468 Equipment SPEC (Automotive) YA-2 AFSBN-NEA, Camp Carroll May 1
NAF US CITIZEN POSITION
KRNAFEZ09-005-K4-R CYS Program Assoc Tech Lab NF-3 MWR, CYSS, SAS April 29
WENAFFC09319247 District Manager NF-4 Stars & Stripes, June 1
KRNAFEZ09-002-K4-R Recreation Assistant NF-2 DFMWR, CRD, CAC June 2
CONTRACT
PAC 16 Administrative Assistant N/A USO Until Filled
PAC 21 Janitor/Custodian N/A USO Until Filled
N/A On-Call HR Specialist N/A SERCO, MPD Until Filled
N/A ACAP Counselor P/T – F/T N/A SERCO, ACAP Until Filled
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951

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