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January 8, 2010

Year of the NCO

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Casey visits Humphreys

By Bob McElroy
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Army Chief

of Staff Gen. George Casey visited Humphreys
Garrison Wednesday and brought with him
messages of praise, pride and encouragement.
Addressing a crowd of nearly 150 Soldiers,
Family Members and Civilians, Casey said that
he was proud of their service and the sacrifice
they make so far from home.
Casey touched on a number of subjects
including the state of the Army, the Year
of the Noncommissioned Officer and the
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program.
He and the Army leadership recognize the
toll the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has taken
on Soldiers and their Families, Casey said. We
continue to build dwell time but we’re not
quite there yet.
Casey said that the drawdown of Army forces
in Iraq over the next year will help and should
help ease the deployment rotation.
Iraq will be down to about 50,000 by next
year and we can do Afghanistan without going
to 15-month tours, he said.
Casey also discussed the Comprehensive
Soldier Fitness Program which will help develop
resiliency in Soldiers, Families and Civilians.
It will help them to be as resilient as they
can be, Casey stressed. We want to bring mental
fitness up to the same level as physical fitness.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey visited Humphreys Garrison Wednesday and brought a message of praise, pride and
The Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program
support for the Soldiers, Families and Civilians who live and work in Korea. Photos from the CSA visit online at www.flickr.com/
will be part of every Army training program
photos/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
from basic training up to the War College,
Casey said. presented the Medal of Honor to the family of are over. Army to drawdown any time soon given its
“Every Army School will teach a course Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti in September. Regarding spouse employment and other commitments to Iraq, Afghanistan and the rest
on resilience,” Casey said. We’ll have master According to Casey Obama praised Monti quality of life issues at Humphreys, Casey said of the world.
resilience trainers, just as we had master fitness and all NCOs for their dedication, commitment that it’s clear to him that “…we’ve created “I think the size of the Army is getting about
trainers.” and warrior ethos. expectations that we need to realize faster than right to meet the demand, I think we’re going to
Casey next spoke of the Army’s Year of the “I feel pretty good about what we’ve done by 2013.” stay here for a while,” he said. “I think ultimately
Noncommissioned Officer. to recognize all of our NCOs,” Casey said. By 2013 many of the new facilities should the size of the Army will come down but you’ll
“The Year of the NCO recognized the “Thank you very much for what you do to hold be coming online as Humphreys grows and be retired by then.”
contributions of our NCOs, he said. “The us together.” transforms, according to current plans. Casey offered a last bit of praise for all telling
Secretary of the Army and I believe NCOs Casey then took questions from the audience On revising the PT manual, Casey said that them that they are “...part of an Army that is
provide the glue that hold the force together and provided answers on subjects ranging from he thought it was a good idea to review it with the greatest force for good the world has ever
and we wanted to let the American people know the lack of spouse employment opportunities an eye toward revising it. seen. You need to know that is recognized by
that,” Casey said. at Humphreys to revising the Army’s Physical “I’ll take that back with me, that’s a good your country and your president.”
Casey said that President Barack Obama Fitness manual to a potential drawdown of the suggestion,” he said. For more information on the Comprehensive
spoke highly of the Year of the NCO when he Army when the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Casey said that he does not expect the Soldier Fitness Program visit www.army.mil/csf

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USFK is winning the war against pandemic influenza
By Lt. Col. Mitch Meyers then rapidly dropped to 2-3 cases per week influenza to other people. Recognizing this,
65th Medical Brigade for the past two weeks for a total of 533 cases USFK leadership made protecting children their
year to date. This rapid decline in cases can highest priority and started immunizing them
YONGSAN GARRISON — Since it was first be largely attributed to the vaccination of over almost immediately after the first shipment of
identified in April of this year the pandemic H1N1 32,000 USFK health care beneficiaries starting H1N1 vaccine arrived. Additionally, School
influenza virus (pH1N1) has already infected on 7 Nov., after the first doses of the new H1N1 Nurses, Army Public Health Nurses, and
nearly 50 million Americans and caused 10,000 vaccine arrived in country. volunteers went to all DODEA schools in the
deaths in the U.S., and 130 deaths in South Korea. Other factors that have helped contribute Republic of Korea to give children hands-on
Fortunately, it appears that the tide of battle has to the drop in cases include public service classroom training in hygiene methods that limit
now turned in our favor. Several months into an messages on good hygiene practices, making the spread of influenza viruses.
aggressive public health campaign United States hand sanitizers readily available in public The spectacular decrease in pH1N1 cases
Forces Korea is now seeing a dramatic drop in the places, and extra health education classes in the that we are now experiencing is a resounding
number of pH1N1 infections in both our military DODEA schools. public health success that is the result of good
and civilian populations. Children are at especially high risk, both for leadership and the coordinated efforts of the
USFK pH1N1 infections peaked at 101 cases catching this virus and for becoming severely USFK community pulling together for the
per week by the second week of November, and ill from it. They are also very good at spreading common good.
Seoul American Elementary School classes learn the importance of healthy habits
By Marianne Campano
65th Medical Brigade
YONGSAN GARRISON — Last week 24
classes at Seoul American Elementary School
benefitted from a flu prevention class. Students
learned how easily germs can spread, and ways to
prevent the spread of germs through proper cough
etiquette and thorough, frequent hand-washing.
Staff from Force Health Protection teamed up
with 65th Medical Brigade volunteers to teach
the classes.
Glogerm, a harmless powder was used to
demonstrate how germs spread and how important
thorough hand washing is. The powder is difficult
to see in the light, but glows in the dark under a
black light. The classes were divided into two groups
and both groups touched paper dusted with the
Glogerm, but only one group washed their hands
or used antibacterial gel. Subsequently, students
inspected their hands in the dark under the black
light. For those that did not wash, their hands lit CPT Margueritte Chandler of 65th MED BDE demonstrates using black-light to show residuals
up a fluorescent purple where the Glogerm was of ‘Glogerm’ at the SAES – U.S. Army Photo by SGT Kim, JungIn
left, while those who washed, were virtually clean.
Nevertheless, even still for those who washed, the class and students were often amazed to see how excited they are when what you say or do
Glogerm was left glowing around the fingernails, how easily germs spread. CPT Schmalenberger, resonates with them.”
on their wrist, or on the sides of their hands. a returning volunteer who participated in this There are more hand-washing classes
This process emphasized the importance of being campaign last year, said, “I enjoy watching the scheduled for January, 2010. Classes are
thorough, rubbing your hands with soap and warm children, how eager they are to tell and show also available in areas III and IV. For more
water for twenty seconds, pulling up your sleeves us what they already know, their openness to information call public health nursing, Force
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imcom.korea.army.mil Army Substance Abuse Program facility relocates to Main Post
The Army Substance Abuse Program, also known as ASAP, currently located on South Post, Yongsan will relocate to building 1663, Main
Post, Yongsan on 11 Jan., 2010. The new facility will co-locate with the Yongsan Health Clinic. There will be limited services during 11-15 Jan.,
2010. Effective 11 Jan., new phone number is 725-3852.

Retiree Corner:
VA adds three diseases to Agent Orange exposure list
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By Jack Terwiel
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The Department of Veterans Affairs recently added three diseases
to the list of diseases related to Agent Orange exposure. The three
are: Parkinson’s Disease; Hairy Cell Leukemia; and Ischemic Heart
Disease. Of the three, the most common to affect men is Ischemic
Heart Disease.
MedlinePlus at the National Institute of Health web site (http://www.
nih.gov) describes it as follows:
“Ischemic cardiomyopathy results when the arteries that bring blood
and oxygen to the heart are blocked. There may be a buildup of cholesterol
and other substances, called plaque, in the arteries that bring oxygen to
heart muscle tissue. Over time, the heart muscle does not work well, and
it is more difficult for the heart to fill and release blood.
“Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a common cause of congestive heart
failure. Patients with this condition may at one time have had a heart
attack, angina, or unstable angina. A few patients may not have noticed
any previous symptoms.
“Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the most common type of
cardiomyopathy in the United States. It affects approximately 1 out
of 100 people, most often middle-aged to elderly men.”
If you are a veteran who served in Vietnam and have been diagnosed
with Angina, or have experienced a heart attack, and either or both of
these is recorded in any of your medical records, military or civilian,
following your Vietnam service, you are eligible to file a claim with
the VA for disability compensation. Claims can be submitted and
will be held by the VA until legislation is approved, probably in early
Spring of 2010.
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters.
These entries may be incomplete and
do not imply guilt or innocence.

USAG-Red Cloud: Drunk and

Disorderly; Failure to Obey Order or
Regulation (2ID Alcohol Policy Letter);
Subject #1 and two unknown persons
were involved in a verbal altercation.
MP observed the altercation and
ordered them to stop the argument
and leave the area. Subject #1 then
became belligerent and spoke profane
language toward MP. Subject #1 was
apprehended and transported to the
PMO where MP detected an odor of
an alcoholic beverage emitting from
Subject #1’s person. Subject #1 was
administered a PBT, with a result
of 0.142% BAC. Subject #1 was
processed and released to their unit,
with instructions to report to the PMO
at a later time. On Dec. 12, Subject #1
reported to the PMO where Subject #1
was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights,
which Subject #1 waived rendering a
written sworn statement admitting to the
offense. This is a final report.

USAG-Yongsan: Traffic Accident

Without Injuries; Damage to Private
Property; Fleeing the Scene of a Traffic
Accident; an unknown person, operating
an unknown vehicle, struck Victim
#1’s POV, which was legally parked,
secured, and unattended. Damages to
Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of dents,
scratches, and paint transfer to the left
rear door, quarter panel, and left bumper.
A search of the area for subject(s) and/
or witness(es) met with negative results.
Victim #1 reported to the KNP station Near Yongsan Garrison in Seoul, the War Memorial of Korea, opened in 1994 with a comprehensive look at the Korean War. It features indoor
where Victim #1 rendered a written and outdoor displays depicting equipment used on both sides of the conflict. The collection now features modern weaponry and equipment from
sworn statement attesting to the incident. Korea’s extensive involvement in UN Peace Keeping and Emergency operations around the globe. — Photo courtesy of Dave Palmer
Estimated Cost of Damage is unknown.
This is a final report.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
USAG-Humphreys: Traffic Accident
Without Injuries; Failure to Apply Parking
Brake; Subject #1, operating a POV,
while attempting to exit their vehicle,
failed to apply the parking brake causing USO New Year’s Eve Ocean Cruise combined to produce the highest art form of the time. past. Visit Insadong and Myeongdong for the joy of
the vehicle to roll forward striking Victim Spend this New Year’s Eve on a stunning sunset Royal tomb sites are picturesque and places to relax and seeing and eating. In Insadong a mound of hardened
#1’s POV, which was legally parked, dinner cruise viewing the beautiful western coastline escape from the bustle of the city. honey and malt is kneaded and stretched into 16,384
secured, and attended. This is a final
report. and islands near Incheon. During the evening cruise strands that look like a thin, white skein of glossy silk.
you will enjoy a fabulous dinner, a show, night views Mountain Trout Ice Festival Kkultarae, meaning honey skein, is filled with a mixture
USAG-Humphreys: Traffic Accident of Incheon and fireworks. Your ticket price includes The Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout) Ice Festival of ten ingredients such as almonds, walnuts, pine nuts,
With Injuries; Damage to Private transportation to and from Incheon, one night at the will be taking place Jan. 9-31, 2010, in Hwacheon in peanuts, black beans, and black sesame seeds, and
Property; Subject #1, operating a POV, luxurious Sheraton Incheon Hotel, and breakfast on Gangwon province. This virtually untouched region is then rolled. The candy, which was a royal Korean
while making a left turn, failed to yield
the right of way and struck Victim New Year’s Day. Call the USO Camp Kim for details known as the first area in Korea that freezes over in snack, is sweet and delectable. Best of all, you can
#1’s POV. Damages to Subject #1’s and to make your reservation at DSN 724-7003 or winter, and the river is covered with a thick layer of ice. watch the Kkultarae-maker as he creates his culinary
vehicle consisted of a flat tire, dents, Commercial 02-795-3028. Visitors can try out ice fishing, and those who are feeling work of art. On most any corner on a cold day a ball
scratches, and paint transfer to the left brave can try to catch mountain trout with their bare of flour or glutinous rice dough is filled with a mixture
rear fender. Damages to Victim #1’s Christmas Trip to Theme Parks! hands. As well as fun activities and performances, there of sugar, ground peanuts and cinnamon powder and
vehicle consisted of a damaged engine
compartment, dents, scratches, and The parks’ in Korea have holiday events such is also an exhibition of ice sculptures that took 20 weeks then pressed flat on a hot griddle. Hotteok is especially
paint transfer to the front of the vehicle. as character parades and a myriad of beautiful to prepare. Visitors can sample raw and grilled mountain popular in the winter season.
Both parties reported utilization of their seasonal lighting displays that make any of the trout, both of which are delicious. To get to the festival,
seatbelts. Estimated Cost of Damage theme parks the ideal place to begin creating take a bus from Dong Seoul terminal to the Hwacheon USO Panmunjom Tour
for Subject #1’s vehicle is unknown. your own magical holiday memories. For more bus terminal (estimated travel time of 2hrs 40min). From The USO Panmunjom tour is one of the best ways to
Estimated Cost of Damage for Victim
#1’s vehicle is 2,500,000 Won. This is information visit english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index. the bus terminal, it will take around 10 minutes by foot to understand the situation, the tensions, and the reality
a final report. kto and select “Travel Highlights” under Sights, get to the festival grounds. Detailed Info on the location of the North and South Korea division. From the time
Activities and Event. can be found at www.narafestival.com. you start to prepare for the trip until your last view of
USAG-Daegu: Check, Worthless, the barbed wire fence that lines the “Freedom Road”
Making and Uttering; Between Oct. 26 Trip to the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Satisfy the Munchies with Traditional Street Snacks or “Unification Road” (the highway connecting Seoul to
and Nov. 21, Subject # 1 passed 7 bad
checks totaling $700.00. $25 return fee The Joseon Dynasty began in 1392 and lasted for When traveling abroad, one may find unexpected Panmunjom), your understanding of the recent history
for each check totaled $175. Estimated 519 years. Rarely have any of the world’s royal pleasures on the streets. With a unique ambience, of Korea will take on a new dimension. In preparing for
Cost of Loss to AAFES is $875.00. This dynasties lasted for over half a thousand years, but Insadong and Myeongdong are the most popular streets the trip, don’t forget to follow the Dress Code for the
is a final report. what is even more surprising is that the tombs of all teeming with travelers in search of shopping and dining. Panmunjom tour. You can download the dress code
the kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty have In Insadong, you will be intrigued by the pushcarts of from this site http://affiliates.uso.org/Korea/ or pick
USAG-Daegu: Assault Consummated
by a Battery; Subject #1 and Victim #1 been preserved until the present day. The roads street food, which are as unique as the area’s shop one up at the USO. Also, very important, be sure to
were involved in a verbal altercation, to the royal tombs lead travelers to an auspicious displays of traditional memorabilia. While Myeongdong bring your passport or military ID the day of the tour.
which turned physical. Subject #1 place. The sites of the royal tombs were carefully and most other streets in Seoul have street stalls selling The Panmunjom tour is one of the most popular tours
reported to the PMO where Subject selected by Feng Shui experts, and the landscape, tteokbokki, fritters, oden, and chicken skewers, Insadong the USO offers.
#1 rendered a written sworn statement structures, and architecture surrounding the tombs sells traditional cookies and some street foods of the No endorsement implied.
admitting to the offense. This is a final
report.
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Eighth U.S. Army hosts holiday concert
Baritone Jung-Haak Seo, Tenor Chul-Ho Kim, Soprano Mi-Sun Oh, Chief Warrant Officer Dewayne
Kendricks and Soprano Jung-Ae Lee take a bow following a concert with the 8th U.S. Army Band
at the Seoul Arts Center in Seoul, Republic of Korea, December 13th, 2009. The concert, hosted
by the 8th U.S. Army commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Fil, was put on as part of the Korea-America
Friendship Program. – U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brian Gibbons
By Tammy Melvin
Special to the Morning Calm
SEOUL, South Korea — Soldiers, Family
members and Korean nationals kicked off
the holiday season at the Korea-America
Friendship Holiday Concert with the 8th U.S.
Army at the Seoul Arts Center on Sunday.
The concert was free for all attendees
and featured music from the Eighth United
States Army Band and performances from top
Korean vocalists.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dewayne
Kendricks, 8th Army band commander,
conducted the band.
The featured artists were:
Soprano Lee Jung-Ae, national finalist
at the New York Metropolitan Opera and
professor of music at Hanseo University;
Soprano Oh Mi-Seon, award-winning
vocalist and performer at the National Opera
Company of Korea from 2003-2007;
Korea-America Good Neighbor Society hosts ski tour
By Cpl. Kim Jun-sub
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
GANGWON PROVINCE, South Korea
— The Korea-America Good Neighbor Society
and the Good Neighbor Program invited 73
U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines to
a ski tour Dec. 9 - 10 to recognize their service
and contributions to peace and security on the
Korean Peninsula.
The Servicemembers were selected by their
unit commanders to represent USFK.
“This alliance has become the strongest in
the world because of the consistent efforts of
people like you,” said Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil,
Jr., 8th Army Commander and United Nations
Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces
Command and USFK Chief of Staff. “You can
all be proud of your contribution to the freedom
of this democracy.”
This was the fifth annual ski tour and year-end
party sponsored by KAGNS, and each year more
Servicemembers are experiencing the beauty of
the Korean mountains and the generosity of the
Korean people through this program.
“I would never do this on my own. The
Sungwoo ski trip gave me a good chance to
experience something new and I really appreciate
the support from the KAGNS and the Good
Neighbor Program. I think a program like
this brings the alliance a lot closer between the
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Tenor Kim Cheol-Ho, Samyuk University
dean of music and head of the Guri City
Opera;
Baritone Seo Jeong-Hak, who has won
numerous international competitions and
awards and has performed Carnegie Hall, the
Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and the
Metropolitan Opera.
Spc. Maurice Jackson and Pfc. Jerrel
Thorton performed a duet of “Have Yourself
a Merry Little Christmas.”
The performance wrapped up with a
reading of “The Night Before Christmas”
narrated by Spc. Andrew Smicker.
“Sgt. Maj. Kloss and Maj. Peterson from
the G9 did and exceptional job with putting
together this outstanding concert,” said
Sgt. Maj. Gregory Boone, 8th Army Future
Operations.
The performers received a standing ovation
from the audience at the end of the almost two
hour performance.
The Korea-America Good Neighbor
Society hosted U.S. Soldiers, Sailors,
Airmen and Marines for a ski trip to
Sungwoo Ski Resort Dec. 9 - 10. – U.S.
Army photo by Cpl. Kim Jun-sub
two countries,” said Pfc. Jasmine Gutierrez, a
Humphreys Garrison airfield aviation operation
specialist.
“South Korea and the United States have
remained trustful and firm allies for the last 59
years since the Korean War. Since then, the U.S.
troops have been stationed in Korea to protect
the country against North Korea’s provocation,
contributing much to world peace and defending
South Korea. This event is a small token of our
appreciation for your contribution,” said Lee
Gyung-jae, chairman of the KAGNS.
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Red Cloud command bowls Koreans in Good Neighbor event

Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender (center with ball), USAG-Red Cloud command sergeant major, Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson (center right), USAG-Red Cloud
commander, Park, Shin-whoan (next right), director, Urban Environment Policy Bureau and 2nd Gyeonggi Province start the first of two games of bowling Dec. 8
at Red Cloud lanes with the command group, directors and special staff against 20 representatives from the Environment Division as part of the command’s Good
Neighbor Program. Prizes were awarded to first, second and third place winners of the Environment Division. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Park, Young-kyun

Women’s symposium held in Casey CAC

By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Warrior
Country Soldiers and civilians gathered to
hear what guest speakers and their peers
had to say during the second annual Equal
Employment Office Federal Employed
Women’s symposium Dec. 8 in the USAG-
Casey Community Activities Center.
The symposium that lasted the entire
business day, discussed a variety of topics
from education to health and well-being.
The main focus of the symposium, the Glass
Ceiling, was an issue many women did not
recognize.
While the term may be casually used, the
Department of Labor took it very seriously
in 1991 when they issued a definition of
it, stating that a glass ceiling is made up of
“artificial barriers based on attitudinal or
organizational bias that prevent qualified
individuals from advancing upward in
their organization into management-level
positions.” The Department went on to
establish a Glass Ceiling Commission in an
effort to “level the playing field.”
Brenda Kittrell, Warrior Country Army
Substance Abuse Program clinical director,
was the first speaker about the matter.
Kittrell spoke about the Glass Ceiling
and provided a history with definitions,
variations, and related terms, as well as the
impact it holds on ethnic Americans and
solutions for the problem.
Command Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Lomax,
70th Brigade Support Battalion command
sergeant major, followed Kittrell with more
observations about the Glass Ceiling and her
experiences with it. One of Lomax’s main
talking points during the symposium was
her opinion about how women are their
own worst enemies when advancing their
career field.
Lomax illustrated her point with a
personal story dating few years in the past
when she was a sergeant major. She had
to be rated on her job performance by her
commander, whom she described as one of
the best officers she has served with. Prior to
receiving her report from the officer, Lomax
was told to fill out her own report because
the officer wanted to see what Lomax truly
thought of her job performance.
When Lomax was finished and turned
the report in, Lomax told the audience the
officer was a little surprised at the remarks
Lomax made. Lomax said when the officer
gave her the report he filled out, she found
he held her in high regards and thought
of her as an asset to the company and the
Army. In the end, she re-emphasized the
importance of women placing confidence
in them and not being afraid to receive
bonuses, awards, praises and accolades when
it is something they deserve.
“Do not take things for face value; look
inside yourself, there is a lot there, do not
let anyone degrade your worth because you Command Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Lomax gives advice and instructions about how
are worth what you give to people,” said to avoid the “glass ceiling” during the second annual Equal Employment Office
Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, Federal Employed Women’s symposium Dec. 8 in the USAG-Casey Community
USAG-RC command sergeant major. Activities Center. — U.S. Army photo by Jamal Walker
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The following establishments in
Area 1 are off limits: Kwangam-
dong AO, USAG Casey: Bunny
Club Toko-ri (Hovey), Geo-Shi-gi
Karaoke Club, NB Club Saengyeo-
ndong, Dongducheon Uijongbu
Ville, USAG Red Cloud: None
Stanley Ville, Kosang-dong, Camp
Stanley: None Western Corridor:
Yong ju gol (Turkey Farms) For in-
formation, call 732-6762.

Holiday Banking Hours

Community Bank in Area I will be
closed Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. Banks will
also be closed Jan. 1 and 2 and 9
in lieu of Jan. 4 Banks will be open
Jan. 4. For information call: 721-
7792.

Area I Finance Offices

Holiday Hours
Area I Finance Offices Holiday
Hours (half day schedule for two
weeks) For both USAG - Casey
Office and Camp Stanley Office
(USAG-Red Cloud would be closed
during the half day schedule). From
Dec. 21 through Dec. 23 hours will
be 9:30 a.m. to noon. From Dec. 28
through Dec. 30 hours will be 9:30
a.m. to noon. For information call: Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson (left), USAG-Red Cloud commanding officer, pins a Commander’s Award medal on Anthony Iafelice (center),
730-3375. acting director of Directorate of Emergency Services Dec. 10 as Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender (right) looks on during an awards
ceremony held in Mitchell’s Club on Red Cloud. The certificate for the award reads: For exemplary service as the Acting Director of Emergency
USAG-RC Mailroom Hours Services for the US Army Garrison-Red Cloud from March 30 2009 to November 30 2009. During this period, Mr. Iafelice covered two vacant
Weekday mailroom hours have positions in DES and oversaw the construction of the new entry control points and numerous other high visible force protection projects.
changed from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mr. Iafelice has demonstrated exceptional performance, dedication to duty, and integrity. Mr. Iafelice’s sustained exceptional performance
to 3 - 5 p.m. Saturday hours remain and professionalism reflect great credit upon him, United States Army Garrison-Red Cloud, and the United States Army. Signed by Col. Larry
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sundays
‘Pepper’ Jackson and dated Dec. 9. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
and holidays the mailroom will be
closed.

Change in Renewal Process

for Installation Passes
Effective immediately, personnel
(KGS, KWB, KSC, contractors)
can renew their installation pass by
memorandum as long as there are
no changes to the pass. Complete
the USFK Form 37EK (AUTO)
and provide a copy of the current
USFK Form 37EK (AUTO) Korean
ID card. If there are any questions
regarding the new changes or the
training, call 732-7843.
Utility Survey for Korea
The Annual Overseas Housing Al-
lowance (OHA) Utility Survey for
Korea will began on Nov. 15 and will
continue through Jan. 14. All Ser-
vice members in Korea who reside
off-post and receive OHA are highly
encouraged to take the survey at
https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/
oha/survey/novoha.html or via the
175th Financial Management Cen-
ter (FMC) web site https://175fmc.
korea.army.mil. The survey may be
taken at work or at home. By taking
the time and effort to complete the
survey, Service members enable
the Department of Defense to set
equitable OHA utility rates. For in-
formation call: 725-5202.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders
will perform in Casey’s Carey Fit-
ness Center Dec. 25 beginning at
7 p.m. For more information call:
730-4135.
300 50-game tickets
sold in Casey Lanes
(from left to right) Spc. Brian Friend,
and Gerald Keener, USAG-Casey
bowling manager, celebrated Friend
being the 300th person to buy Keener’s
50 games for $50 ticket Dec. 8 in the
USAG-Casey Bowling Center. Keener
designated seven different keys
winning seven different prizes, Friend
took one of the prizes meeting the key
of being the 300th person to purchase
the 50 games for $50 ticket and won a
free three game bowling party that will
include food, drinks and money for the
jukebox. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt.
Jamal Walker
Community
school children
attend art exhibit
in Casey CAC
Chloe Jung, a student from
Dongducheon American Community
School, observes artwork during an
art exhibit held at the USAG-Casey
Community Activities Center, Dec.
4. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal
Walker
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School children attend weekly story hour event in Casey’s Gateway Club

Steve Toepper reads a Christmas story to local school children from Dongducheon American Community School during the library’s weekly story hour event.
Story time took place in Casey’s Gateway Club Dec. 10. Santa Claus also visited with the children. — U.S. Army photo by Robert Haynes

Cirque Holidaze entertains Warriors on Casey

By Pvt. Jamal Walker as they participated in a Hula Hoop contest 1993 as the first American company of today’s leading theatrical impresarios and
USAG-RC Public Affairs and a sequence of show where two males and combining the European cirque-style of circus mavens.”
a female displayed a hyperbolic love triangle performance artistry with American circus The company’s production roster includes
CASEY GARRISON — Acrobats, using improvisation only. arts and Broadway theatrics. These elaborate Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Cirque
aerialists, singers, dancers and musicians “It is awesome being in Korea and stage productions have been designed and Dreams Illumination, Cirque Dreams
came to assist USAG-Casey as it continued working with the Soldiers,” said Carol Lee performed for public theatre, casinos, tours Coobrila, Cirque Dreams Pandemonia ,
to spread the Christmas cheer and spirit Shelly, Cirque Holidaze tour manager. “We and corporate events worldwide. Founder, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, the original
to the Warrior Country Soldiers and are honored to be here. It is just our little Producer and Artistic Director Neil Goldberg Cirque Dreams, Imaginique and Cirque
community members during the Cirque way of saying thank you, and we certainly has been recognized globally for his creativity, Ingenieux. The event presented Dec. 10
Holidaze show Dec. 10, in Carey Fitness hope to see you again next year.” imagination and Broadway expertise. The was especially arranged to entertain service
Center on Casey. Cirque Productions was founded in L.A. Times recently proclaimed him “one members and their Families.
“Cirque Holidaze is a collection of
performances from our cast bringing all of
our talents and creative abilities together to
form a Christmas show,” said Daniel Stover,
a performer in the show. “The main thing we
want to give Soldiers and Family members
is a little taste of home and happiness while
watching the show.”
The show began with a little girl named
Eve being told a bedtime story by her
mother. After being tucked in, Eve was
visited by an angel who gave Eve a magic
powder that would bring anything the
powder touched to life.
Eve then began a magical journey of high
flying acrobats dressed as the beloved Dr.
Seuss’ story “the Cat in the Hat,” characters
“Thing 1” and “Thing 2,” as they bounced,
somersaulted and maneuvered with the
aerial ropes to the tune made famous by
Mariah Carey “All I want for Christmas
is You.”
Whether the performers were dressed
as Soldiers, toys, ballerinas, or models, the
magic tricks, acrobatic performances, and
stunts were something to be enjoyed by
children and parents of all ages.
“There is no way I could serve in the
Army.” said Roberta Koutney, a performer
in the show. “And this is our special way of While Eve (left) was asleep, an angel (right) appears to present her with a gift of magic dust that can bring all of her toys
saying ‘thank you’ for putting your life on and objects to life during the Cirque Holidaze Dec. 10 at the USAG-Casey Carey Fitness Center. The show featured a
the line and serving for us.” variety of magical and acrobatic stunts performed by the internationally diverse cast. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal
Also, Soldiers were involved in the show Walker
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COMMISSARY BENEFITS are part of the Army

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Cirque Holidays Wonderland brings holiday magic to Yongsan
Entertainers of the Cirque Holidays Wonderland show fascinate more than 800 Yongsan community members Dec. 4 at the Collier Field House.— U.S. Army photos by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
By Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan Garrison family
members filled the Collier Field House Dec. 4 to watch
towering giants, acrobatic angels and a human Slinky
routine set to a fantastic light and sound show - just a few
of the attractions at the Cirque Holidays Wonderland.
The event, sponsored by Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation, was led by two main characters, Eve and
her mom, wearing yellowish green clown-like clothes.
They introduced a variety of talents onto the stage.
As the show began, acrobatic performers wearing pink
ballet clothes came out and climbed up a curtain hung
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from the ceiling of the auditorium. They then spun
around curtains and performed an aerobatic routine
that captivated more than 800 audience members.
The next performer dressed in rainbow-colored
spring (like a human Slinky toy) showed various
poses using their elastic attire. The performance was
holiday background music and cheerful applause from
audience, especially children.
Laughing and applause filled the auditorium when
three spectators volunteered to participate in a short
play. The lead performer, clothed from head to foot
in red, came out from a Christmas present, and led
them through a pantomime routine.
“It was so amazing,” four-year-old Ashley Kimball
cried. “I loved the show! It was funny!”
Children appeared to watch the show unblinkingly, not
wanting to miss a second. After every set, kids jumped to
their feet to give the performers a standing ovation.
“We loved it!” said Kara Olmos on the Garrison
Facebook site. “The kids were mesmerized by the
entire show. I could almost pretend I was out alone
with my husband.”
“The show was very entertaining, and I’m so happy
they tied in the holiday theme. For me, the best
performance was the guy who spun all of those steel
boxes,” said Air Force Maj. Matthew Olson. “I brought
all my children, and they enjoyed this event the most.
If there’s another family event like this one, I will
definitely come again with my children.”
“We were very lucky to have the Cirque Holidays
Wonderland show here on Yongsan,” said Garrison
Commander Col. Dave Hall. “Their international
cast and incredible performances obviously left the
more than 800 Yongsan community members with
great memories for the 2009 holiday season. We are
constantly striving to bring high quality entertainment
to Yongsan, and that is part of what makes us a
Community of Excellence.”
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News & Notes Hannam Village aglow at tree lighting

New Year’s Eve Party
Bring in the New Year with the brothers of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., as they
host the 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Party
at the Main Post Club from 9 p.m. Dec.
31 until 5 a.m. Jan. 1. Tickets are now on
sale: $40(advance) $45(door). For tickets
contact Robert Atkinson at 010-8685-5683.
All proceeds go to scholarships for local
High School students. For information, call
010-8685-5683.

New Years Eve Lock-in

Club Beyond is having a New Year’s Eve
Lock-in for grades 6th to 12th and the YS
Gym on South Post. For those at Hannam
a bus will depart from the Hannam Chapel
parking lot at 7:15 p.m. to bring kids
over. See our website to get registration
details. http://yongsan.clubbeyond.org For
information, call 010-5797-0631.

Community Connection: Kick Start in Korea

Are you new in Korea? Do you have
questions? Get a Kick Start in Korea every
Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30
p.m. at the DHL Market Square and get the
answers to your questions. The Outreach
Program Coordinator will greet you, provide
you information and answer your questions.
For information, call 738-7123.
International Spouses Support Group
Join us in our next meeting! The
International Spouse Support Group will
meet on Jan. 11 from 11:30 a.m. until
2:30 p.m. at the ACS Building in Hanam
Village. Come and meet other international
spouses, network, provide and get support.
For more information contact the Outreach
Program Coordinator al 738-7123. For
information, call 738-7123.
Winter Fest 2010
Club Beyond is having a Winter Feston
Jan. 16. Our guest speaker will be Brian
Housman from Awake To Life. It is open
for all 6th to 12th grade students. For those
who attend on the 16th they will go skiing
or snowboarding on the 18th. See our
website for more details. http://yongsan.
clubbeyond.org
Hannam Village tree lighting ceremony, held Dec. 10 near the front gate, brings holiday spirits to the Yongsan community. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt.
Choe Yong-joon
By Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Not letting the
damp weather dampen their spirits, Hannam
Village residents gathered to celebrate their main
tree lighting event Dec.10 at the neighborhood’s
front gate traffic circle.
The event was accompanied by music played
by the 8th U.S. Army Band and carols were
sung by Hannam Village kids.
Before the event got underway, Yongsan
Garrison Commander Col. David Hall
beckoned shy community members from their
homes, promising them a festive time.
“I know some of you hiding in Building A,”
Hall said jokingly through a bullhorn as the
audience laughed. “If you don’t come out, you
may lose out on some of the presents we have
here for you.”
Many residents did in fact come down to
the festivities following his call right in time
for the raffle drawing, the prizes of which
included an iPod shuffle, bicycle, and $50
gift certificate.
Chief Warrant Officer Steven Flemister,
2-2 Aviation Regiment Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, received a $50 gift
certificate, while Chief Warrant Officer Beau
Christenson, A Company, 524th Military
Intelligence Battalion, and 6-year-old Chase
Staton both received an iPod shuffle.
“I’m happy to get an iPod shuffle!” Chase Staton
yelled with big smile.
Following the giveaway, attendees paused for a
moment of reflection before lighting the tree.
As Hall began the countdown, everyone
joined in unison, until the tree lights
flickered to life with the help of area kids,
Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch, Joanne
Sharp, the wife of United States Forces Korea
Commander Gen. Walter Sharp, and Donna
Winzenried, wife of USFK Command Sgt.
Maj. Robert Winzenried.
“I think it’s amazing. It’s my third year here and
the tree lighting event brings whole community
together at this joyous time of the year and
makes us really feel we are part of the Yongsan
community. And it’s just wonderful event for
families and neighbors to get together,” Carol
Jones, Yongsan Garrison Directorate of Public
Works Housing Officer, said.
“Tree lighting events make us feel like we are
part of a big Yongsan family, even though we
are away from our families in the States. It’s a
very joyous occasion.”
Hall agreed. “I want to thank everyone who
made this possible. It is truly events like these
that make us a Community of Excellence.
You could see from the looks on people’s
faces that they were having a great time and
feeling the holiday spirit. That’s what these
are all about.”
The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
event was made possible with sponsorship
provided by the Army Field Support Command,
Army Warrior Care Transition Systems, Defense
Commissary Agency, and the Army and Air
Force Exchange Service.

Relocation of ASAP Office

The Army Substance Abuse Program
facility will relocate from South Post to
Main Post, Yongsan. New ASAP office will
be co-located with Yongsan Health Clinic,
bldg 1663. There will be limited services
during the move, Jan. 11 until Jan. 15,
2010. New phone number is 725-3852. For
information, call 737-3296.
College Registration
College Registration is ongoing from Dec.
2 until Jan. 18, 2010 for the 4 institutions
at Yongsan Education Center: Central
Texas College, University of Maryland,
University of Phoenix, and Troy University.
For information, call 723-4290.
Community Information Forum
The Community Information Forum will
be held 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at
Community Service Building # 4106 Room
118. It is an opportunity to meet newcomers
and find out what is going on in USAG-
Yongsan. Get involve and join us at the
CIF. For information, call 738-7123.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Volunteer Spotlight: Yongsan Soldier boosts BOSS program
By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — B e t t e r
Opportunities for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers nominated Spc.
Christopher Vosmik, Bravo Company,
121st Combat Support Hospital, for BOSS
Soldier of the Quarter for his dedication
and selfless service.
Despite working a challenging schedule,
Vosmik volunteers with many community
events, especially on his free time.
“You can find me at most events,” he
said. “I have recently participated in the
American Gladiators event and helped
prepare Thanksgiving for some Soldiers in
the barracks.”
While some Soldiers will be taking leave for
the holidays, he is planning on assisting at
the BOSS New Year’s Eve Bash and Dallas
Volunteer Spc. Christopher Vosmik, Bravo Company, 121st Combat Support Hospital, has been
Cowboys Cheerleaders event on Dec. 20.
awarded the BOSS Soldier of the Quarter award for his many hours of volunteer service. — U.S.
Garrison Yongsan BOSS President Lakeisha
Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
Lowery said Vosmik’s commitment is
remarkable. that he is given has been a tremendous aid to he is visiting orphanages and teaching English
“The BOSS Program, just like many other the Yongsan BOSS Program.” at area Korean elementary schools.
Army programs, cannot function properly “Whenever there is a BOSS event, Vosmik is “I love working with kids,” he said. “I would
without the dedication of outstanding there assisting in completing whatever needs to love to have an opportunity to volunteer more
volunteers,” said Lowery. “Specialist Vosmik’s be from start to finish,” Lowery added. often in future and spend time productively
dedication to duty and completing any task When Vosmik is not volunteering for BOSS, while I am at Yongsan.”
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Cirque Holidays Santa shares love of reading with Yongsan Children

Wonderland
By Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

USAG-Yongsan Facebook share their reaction to the Cirque

Holidays Wonderland show held Dec. 4 at the Collier Field
House. Find out what more than 1,400 Yongsan community
members are talking about by becoming a USAG-Yongsan Fa-
cebook Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan!

Poncie French
Lewallen
Facebook Fan

It was awesome! What a talented group of people!

Seeing Santa Claus at the library is not an everyday
Amy Van De Mark- occurrence, but he stopped by Yongsan Library with a bag
Wolfe full of gifts to read Christmas stories to children during a
special story hour Dec. 8.
Facebook Fan Librarian Julie Stafford began by singing ‘We Need A
Little Christmas’ and ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’ with
a group of children.
After singing carols, Stafford hinted that a special visitor
was about to arrive. “Guess who’s coming today?” she
asked.
Thank you for the great show. My son and I just got back, and “Santa Claus!” kids screamed out loud.
he can’t stop talking about it! Santa walked through the Children’s Room in his traditional
suit and hat as parents made a way for him while kids looked
on in disbelief.
Santa read an assortment of Christmas books while
Beth Conley children gathered near to view the pages.
“It is very important that children look up to Santa as a role
model,” said Stafford. “Santa reading them books around
holiday season encourages them to read more.”
Santa gave gift to each child and sweat treats were served
afterwards.
Three-year-old Ashley Ross said she was excited to see
Santa and get a gift directly from him - a packet of pastel
crayons.
Santa mingled with children, posing for photos after the
event.
Stafford said she appreciated Better Opportunities for
Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers and Spc. Timothy
Blackmon, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, for volunteering to help make the
event a success.
— U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon

Facebook Fan

Army sinks Navy in a 46-12 upset

This was an amazing show, and my boys loved it!

Alyssa Barbour
Facebook Fan

The show was the best! Even my husband had a great

time, the kids can’t stop talking about it. Big ‘Thank You’
to MWR!

Kara Olmos
Facebook Fan

We loved it! The kids were mesmerized the entire show.

I could almost pretend I was out there alone with my
YONGSAN GARRISON — The Army team poses for a photo with their trophies following the 13th annual
husband.
Army-Navy flag football game. Army claimed a 46-12 victory over Navy Dec. 12 at the Seoul American
High School football field. Army scored 32 points and brought on four consecutive interceptions just in
the second half to close the game out. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
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A Year of Excellence
F
olks, it’s hard to believe that this is my final
Commander’s Corner of 2009! Whether
you have been following the Garrison’s
progress here in the newspaper or on the Garrison
Web site and Facebook, I think we can all agree
that this year has been very rewarding.
The year in review goes something like this:
K-16 Just a week into 2009, the K-16 com-
munity was able dive into a brand-new $750,000
indoor pool. Just a few months later, we opened a
$3.2 million multipurpose sports field. We funded
money to renovate the gym and signed a contract
that will get us a new commissary by the summer
of 2011!
Hannam Village We announced that 264
housing units were going to be renovated to an un-
precedented level of style, with spacious kitchens
and larger living areas, with a completion time not
later than the summer of 2010. We also opened
the Hannam Village Community Center, while
at the same time renovated the bus stop and bike
racks, making the overall appearance of Hannam
much nicer. We also funded money to renovate
the chapel.
Yongsan Much of Yongsan Garrison’s govern-
ment-leased housing began enjoying upgraded
high-speed Internet service because of infrastruc-
ture improvements. Pet owners got their own pet
playground, while Seoul American Middle and
And the winner is...
USAG-YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM
High School students returned to school with
more classroom space thanks to a modular expan-
sion plan. We increased our parking capacity by
350 spaces, and funded $10 million for barracks
renovations that will occur throughout 2010.
In August we found out that, for the third year
in a row, the garrison had been selected as a “final-
ist” in the Army Communities of Excellence!
I want you to know that nothing is more im-
portant to me than bringing you a level of service
commensurate to your service. My dedication to
making this Garrison a great place to live, work
and play is paramount to ensuring that we remain
a Community of Excellence for years to come!
In conclusion, 2009 was a super year, and we ex-
pect 2010 to be even better. I want to remind you
to keep safety first and foremost in mind. As you
have noticed, temperatures in Korea have become
extremely cold. Make sure you are dressed in layers
when outside, watch for frozen roads and walk-
ways, and plan daily for the weather. Be cognizant
of the short days and limited visibility in Yongsan’s
winter weather.
We want everyone to have a safe and prosper-
ous 2010! From the Hall family to your family, I
would like to wish you a Happy Holidays. Thank
you for all you have done for this Garrison and our
great Alliance!
YONGSAN GARRISON
T h e Yo n g s a n Pu b l i c
Affairs Team would like to
congratulate Installation
Management Command-
Korea’s Dave Palmer for
most closely predicting
the score of the Dec. 12
U.S. Forces Korea Army
vs. Navy flag football
game in our online
Facebook contest. He
guessed a final score of
42-12, with the actual
score being 46-12. More
than 30 participants tried
their luck for a chance to
win recognition in the
Morning Calm and a
virtual Facebook trophy.
Congratulations, Dave!
Find out what Yongsan is talk-
ing about by becoming a US-
AG-Yongsan Facebook Fan at
facebook.com/youryongsan!
DECEMBER 18, 2009
Crime lab casts net ahead of cyber criminals as crime gets more digital
By Judith Snyderman
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Public fascination with
television’s “CSI” forensic detectives and with the
virtual reality depicted in the “Matrix” films may
be partly responsible for the high level of interest
garnered by a Defense Department contest to
solve cyber crimes.
The Digital Forensics Challenge was created
by Jim Christy, director of future exploration at
the Defense Department Cyber Crime Center,
better known as DC3.
“We had 1,153 teams play from 61 different
countries [in this year’s contest], so it was kind
of amazing,” Christy said in a Dec. 9 “Armed
with Science: Research and Applications for the
Modern Military” podcast interview.
Though contestants work on invented puzzles,
researchers harvest real crime-solving tools from
their efforts. Those tools can help them stay
ahead of criminal activity ranging from hacking
to espionage to child pornography.
Christy is a veteran in the field of solving
digital crimes. In 1986, at the dawn of the digital
age, he cracked his first major case.
“We had five hackers from West Germany
that were working for the Soviet KGB and
hacking [Defense Department] systems,” he
said. Christy soon realized the emergence of a
new risk associated with storing information
on computers instead of on discrete pieces of
paper tucked away in file cabinets. “Unclassified
information in aggregation can have an impact
on national security,” he said.
Today, he said, virtually every aspect of every
crime has a digital component.
“Everybody has a PDA, everybody has a
NEWS
smartphone, everybody has a GPS device, and
I don’t know too many people who don’t have a
computer in their office and a computer in their
house,” Christy said.
Four years ago, the DC3 was receiving
broken CDs from Afghanistan and Iraq. Since
they didn’t have the tools to recover data from
the disk fragments and were short on resources,
Christy started the digital challenge to cast a wide
net for solutions.
“When people registered, we’d send them
a broken CD knowing what was on it, and 11
teens actually came back that first year with a
solution,” Christy said.
This year’s challenge was more difficult
because entrants were not told exactly what
they were looking for, said Curt Barnard, a
cyber operations graduate student at the Air
Force Institute of Technology. Bernard is part
of a civilian cyber corps fellowship program
connected to the National Science Foundation,
and he’s a member of the team that recently won
the 2009 Digital Forensics Challenge.
“They gave us a hard-drive image and told us
to look for evidence regarding a crime,” Barnard
said. He said it took a standard forensics tool kit
plus free programs and some original computer
programming scripts written by team members
to complete the analysis and decipher hidden
information.
DC3 ran this year’s contest in partnership
with the SANS Institute, a high-tech security
firm, and a cyber crime group called IMPACT.
Bernard and his teammates won a trip to DC3’s
upcoming cyber crime conference that starts Jan.
22 in St. Louis.
But the real reward may come after DC3
completes testing the investigative methods
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developed by a number of teams in the
competition.
“Part of forensics is to be accurate, repeatable,
and predictable,” Christy said. “So everything
has to be really documented well so that another
forensic examiner can pick up your report and
come to the same conclusion, with the same
evidence.”
DC3 shares its new discoveries and tools that
are proven to work with the law-enforcement and
How to recognize Phishing?
Courtesy of 1st Signal Brigade
YONGSAN GARRISON — By sending
an e-mail or pop-up message claiming to
be from a business or organization you deal
with, phishers play on the credibility of
legitimate companies.
For example, phishers may pose as your
Internet Service Provider, bank, online
payment service, or even a government
agency. The message usually says you
need to update or validate your account
information. It might threaten some dire
consequence if you don’t respond or it might
promise you some type of reward, such as
money, or a free trip.
The message directs you to a website that
looks legitimate, but is not affiliated with
the organization in anyway. The purpose of
the bogus site is to trick you into divulging
your personal information.
If you are a victim of a phishing scam,
you are at great risk of identity theft.
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digital-forensics communities. After more than
two decades solving cyber crime, Christy said,
he’s learned never to become complacent.
“If you don’t like change, you don’t want to be
in this environment,” he said. “You always have
to strive to look at the next threat that’s coming
down the pike -- what is the next vulnerability
that’s coming down the pike, and how do we
address it? Because, unfortunately, we don’t solve
cases like they do on television, in 15 minutes.”
Phishers can use information they obtain to
steal your identity and then open credit card
accounts, take out loans, or drain a bank
account without your knowledge.
If you get an e-mail or pop-up message that
asks for personal or financial information or
for information system- related information,
do not reply or click on the link in the
message. Delete the e-mail. Legitimate
companies don’t ask for this information
via e-mail. If you are concerned about your
account, contact the organization using a
telephone number you know to be genuine.
For example, you can use the number
provided on the back of your credit card. Do
not contact the organization using a phone
number provided in the e-mail. It will most
likely put you in contact with a con artist.
If you do want to check your account status
online, always type the Uniform Resource
Locator, or URL, for the organization
directly into your browser or use personal
bookmarks.
No Endorsement Implied
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Eighth U.S. Army achieves highest vaccination rates

Ft. Belvoir MWR laptop with patron data stolen
A laptop computer containing names and personally identifiable information for slightly
more than 42,000 Fort Belvoir Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons was stolen from a
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command employee Nov. 28, 2009.
The Family and MWR Command was made aware of the theft Dec. 1, and began
assessing the extent of the security breach and preparing to notify affected customers.
Letters were sent this week to all affected patrons explaining the nature of the breach.
Officials at FMWRC apologize for any inconvenience this may cause their patrons. As a
command, FMWRC takes the security and integrity of patron information very seriously,
and is currently reviewing policies to determine how to prevent similar occurrences in the
future.
Information Security experts believe it is unlikely the information on the computer will
be compromised. Anyone attempting access to the data on the computer would have to
bypass three layers of security access and encryption passwords.
It’s far more likely the hard drive will be removed, discarded, and replaced, according to
the risk assessment.
The Family and MWR Command operates numerous facilities on Fort Belvoir, including
childcare centers, bowling centers, restaurants, outdoor recreation facilities, and golf courses.
Soldiers, family members, Department of Defense employees and other authorized MWR
patrons who used an MWR facility on Fort Belvoir since 2005 may be included in the data
on the laptop.
Patrons who have used a Fort Belvoir MWR facility since 2005 but have not received Eighth U.S. Army Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Robert Williamson gets his H1N1
official notification from the Family and MWR Command are encouraged to call 866-276- vaccination. – U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Kim Kyu-ho, 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs.
9697 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) weekdays to determine if they were included in the
database, and learn how to guard against misuse of the information. By 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Leading the way in vaccinations, 8th U.S. Army has the highest
rates for both annual influenza and H1N1 vaccinations Army-wide.
According to a U.S. Army medical data base, 98 percent of 8th Army Soldiers have received
this year’s annual influenza vaccination and 94 percent are now vaccinated against the H1N1
influenza.
The current Army-wide average is 90 percent for the annual influenza and 31 percent for the
H1N1 vaccination.
The 8th U.S. Army Surgeon’s Office attributes the success of the immunization program to
command emphasis.
For more information about vaccinations, contact the 8th U.S. Army Immunization Clinic at
DSN 723-3041.

Toys for Tots collecting until Dec. 20

Drop boxes are located at the Osan, Yongsan and Daegu Exchanges, and at the
U.S. Embassy in Seoul. Toys will be collected until Dec. 20.

2009 US Army Garrison Yongsan

Employees attend Fire Insurers Laboratory training Holiday Religious Services & Programs
ICHON, Republic of Korea — Twenty-four Kyonggi-do, Korea is designated by the Korean Catholic Date/Time Location
Directorate of Public Works (DPW) employees Government to conduct fire protection education Advent Community Penance Service Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m. Memorial Chapel
and fire inspectors from IMCOM Korea and training. FILK carries out fire material Christmas Eve Family Mass Dec. 24, 4-5:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Garrisons attended the Fire Alarm Detection and testing services in accordance with Korea fire Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass Dec. 24, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Suppression System (FADSS) course at the Fire codes. The FILK laboratories testing and Christmas Day Mass (One Mass ) Dec. 25, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
Insurers Laboratories of Korea (FILK) Dec.9-11 certification has been accepted by the United New Year’s Day Mass Jan. 1, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
as part of FY10 DPW Academy program. States Coast Guard.
During the course, all attendees experienced The DPW Academy is run by the IMCOM Episcopal
field training and participated in classroom Korea, Public Work Division (PWD) and provides Christmas Holy Eucharist Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. Memorial Chapel
training on automatic fire alarms, valve settings, certification and professional development for
sprinkler principles, and maintenance and DPW employees. The POC for the DPW Jewish
repair techniques. Academy course schedule is Mr. Yi, Chong Yol, Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. So. Post Chapel
The FILK training facility in Ichon, Project Engineer, DSN 724-4480
Protestant
Christmas Party (R.O.C.K Service) Dec. 12, 5-9 p.m. So. Post Chapel
2009 OHA Survey still underway Christmas Cantata Dec. 13, 8-9 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Christmas Cantata Dec. 13, 11-12 p.m. So. Post Chapel
• The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility survey for Christmas Eve Caroling/Fellowship Dec. 24, 6-9 p.m. Allgood Chapel
Servicemembers living on the economy and authorized OHA is here. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 6-7 p.m. Hannam Chapel
• All Service members, that reside off-post and receive OHA, should take the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. So. Post Chapel
survey via https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/oha/survey/novoha.html. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. K-16 Chapel
• To complete the survey respondents should review actual bills or records Christmas Day Community Service Dec. 25, 3-4:30 p.m. YoungNak Church
of their utilities and maintenance expenses for the last 12 months. (AIM-Korea – Busses depart South Post Chapel at 2 p.m.)
• A by month average for the utility and maintenance portion is required Joint Watchnight Service Dec. 31,10:30-11:30 p.m. Hannam Chapel
unless utilities are included in their rent. If this is the case a monthly flat Watchnight Service Dec. 31, 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. So. Post Chapel
rate utility supplement is already included in their OHA.
• The survey has been extended until Jan. 14. For more information call 738-3011.
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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1000 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Catholic Services
Sunday 1900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1200 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-3917
Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel E. Husak:
daniel.husak1@us.army.mil, 736-3018
No Endorsement Implied
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
Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel
United Pentecostal Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Mass
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Early Morning Service 1500 Suwon Air Base Chapel
(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
Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 1145 Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
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 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Church of Christ 1700 Bldg. 558, Room 206 Contemporary
Wednesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Friday 1900 Camp Walker
KATUSA Korean
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Korean
Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Mass
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
1145 Camp Carroll
Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 0900 Freedom Chapel
Jewish
Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
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:
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information.
USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:
jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998 Kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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Humphreys Housing Opportunity Program Commencement

A Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for noon today on this “one of a kind” private sector project to build Family housing for Servicemembers in Korea. Using a build to
lease platform the 2400 unit housing area is scheduled to begin construction in Spring 2010 with occupancy by May 2012. It will feature three, four and five bedroom units, a
community center, welcome center and recreation facilities. — Courtesy graphic

2009 Korea Region MWR Photo Contest Winners

U.S. Army Soldiers, Civilians and Family members from around Korea were recognized for their skill during the 2009 MWR Korea Region Digital Photography Contest awards
ceremony held at the Yongsan Community Activities Center, Dec. 16. The pictures shown here are all from Active Duty Awardees. Categories included “Military Life,” “Experimental,”
“People,” “Objects” and “Places.” Monochrome entries are featured on Page 18 of this edition. – Contest photos will be featured online at www.flickr.com/photos/imcomkorea
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2009 Korea Region MWR Photo Contest Winners

This is a selection of Monochrome, shown in grayscale, entries

from U.S. Army Soldiers, Civilians and Family members from
around Korea. They were recognized for their skill during the
2009 MWR Korea Region Digital Photography Contest awards
ceremony held at the Yongsan Community Activities Center, Dec.
16. The pictures shown here are a sample from all contestants
Active Duty and eligible patrons. Categories included “Military
Life,” “Experimental,” “People,” “Objects” and “Places.” Color
entries are featured on Page 16 of this edition. Over 450 photos
were entered in this years contest. All winners will go forward to
the All Army Photo Contest. – Contest photos are be featured
online at www.flickr.com/photos/imcomkorea
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THE ARMY FAMILY COVENANT:

WHAT IT MEANS TO SINGLE PARENTS
★ Enhanced Quality of CYS Programs
★ Eliminated CYS registration fees

★ Increased Respite Child Care

★ Improved Medical Care

★ Created Army OneSource website to provide support for

geographically dispersed youth

★ Created tools to help fund off-post housing during transition and/or

separation periods
★ Established improved Deployment Cycle Support
★ Increased construction of new CYS facilities

★ Mitigates effects of deployment on children

DECEMBER 18, 2009 USAG-HUMPHREYS
2nd CAB and 3rd ROK take another step towards 2012 transition
By Spc. Timothy Oberle
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
TAC T I C A L A S S E M B LY A R E A
JERRY — The 3rd Republic of Korea Army
conducted a combined training exercise with
the 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation
Regiment, the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation
Regiment and the 4th Attack Battalion, 2nd
Aviation Regiment Dec. 5 through Dec. 9 at
Tactical Assembly Area Jerry near Yeoju.
The combined training exercise took
place during the third phase of Task Force
Wildcard. The goal of the exercise was to
strengthen the ROK and U.S. combined
tactical response.
During the mission, approximately
20 Korean and American helicopters
carried ROK Army Soldiers on a mission
to seize key terrain and to prevent enemy
counterattacks. The air assault training was
the first time that United States and ROK
forces have conducted a combined Task
Force with both countries’ helicopters and
was the last of three combined missions
under Task Force Wildcard.
Other Soldiers from the 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade at TAA Tom communicated
with the command team at TAA Jerry to
verify conditions on the pickup zone and
to communicate with the ground forces.
Conducting full-scale combined training
exercises under scenarios like Task Force
Wildcard is a big step toward advancing the
gradual transition to a Republic of Korea led
defense posture, said Maj. Darren W. Buss,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
2-2nd Avn.
“Strategically right now the U.S. Army
is still in charge of the defense of Korea,
but in 2012 that relationship is scheduled
to change and the Koreans will be in charge
of their own security,” Buss said.
The five-day training event began with
preparations on Saturday and Sunday,
followed up by a terrain board rehearsal
on Monday, a full daylight rehearsal on
Tuesday and the night-vision goggle mission
Humphreys Home Improvement project! Join in before Jan. 20, 2010!
By Kevin Griess winning home improvement project(s) will
Chief, Plans, Analysis and Integration Office
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — We are
the Army’s Home and we need your help to
make the garrison an even better place to
live and work.
Recently Department of the Army named
Humphreys one of its Army Communities
of Excellence. In recognition of our efforts,
DA awarded the garrison the 2009 Bronze
Medal and $250,000.
Because our success is a direct result of
our strong customer and supported-unit
relationships, we want to use the award
money to improve our community and
fund our own Home Improvement project.
Between now and Jan. 20, 2010, we ask for
public suggestions and input for projects
that will improve the quality of life for all
members of our community.
When we receive everyone’s suggestions,
we will evaluate them for impact to the
community, feasibility of implementation
and sustainability for the long term. The
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Republic of Korea Army Soldiers with 4th Assault Battalion, 3rd Republic of Korea Army, get on 2nd Air Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Black Hawks. This is the third exercise that 2-2 ASLT has done this year with the ROK Army. — U.S. Army photo
by Cpl. Ju-ho Ma
on Wednesday. Tuesday’s rehearsal focused defense response. Korean Army, but it presents a unique set
on cold-load training and flying planned “The overall goal for these exercises is to of challenges beyond the language barrier”
routes to make sure that the conditions enhance our combined operability for the said Buss. “Trying to manage the combined
were safe for the night vision mission on U.S. and ROK alliance,” said Bassani. forces and understand how each military
Wednesday. ROK military personnel communicated prepares for combat can be a struggle. But,
Preparations for the event began in June a similar sentiment. working through our differences and the
2008 when Lt. Col. Matthew R. Lewis, “It is an honor to be part of this ROK- complexities of a combined force makes it
the battalion commander for the 2-2 Avn., U.S. combined exercise representing the more rewarding.
laid out his master plan for the combined ROK Army,” said Cpt. Lee, Jin-ah, the “The exercise also helps us understand
air assault. intelligence officer for the 4th Assault how we can better support the Korean
“The more effective and prepared we Battalion, 3rd ROK Army. “It’s a great Army when they take the lead,” said Buss.
are, the better we will be able to keep peace opportunity to get to know the other party “Through this exercise we are able to clarify
on the peninsula,” said Lewis. “If we just of this alliance, and this exercise will help us relationships, duties and responsibilities to
practice in isolated units then we may run to understand each other and be ready for better prepare us for possible attacks in the
into problems if ever called upon to defend real combat situations.” future.”
the country.” Conducting a combined training Buss summed up the exercise.
Col. Joseph A. Bassani Jr., commander exercise is not without difficulties though. It feels great to be a part of the process
of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, agreed Understanding each others military of transitioning from the U.S. being in the
and added that it is imperative that U.S. and operations is perhaps the most valuable driver’s seat and at the same time helping
ROK forces have an absolute integration as lesson taken from the training event. the Koreans have the capability to control
they look forward to 2012 and a ROK led “It’s very rewarding working with the their own nation’s security.
be announced at the Jan. 26, 2010 Town
Hall meeting.
Please take a moment to write us a brief
note with your ideas for community-wide
home improvement projects and send them
to this e-mail address not later than Jan. 20,
2010: usaghumphreys@korea.army.mil.
In your email, include a good description
of the project and who you believe will
benefit from it. If you have seen the project
at another installation, please include the
name of the post as well. The project can be
for any part of our community to include
single and accompanied Soldiers, Family
Members, Civilian employees or Retirees.
IMCOM’s and Garrison Humphreys’
goal is to provide on time, on target,
Army standard support to ensure the
combat readiness and quality of life of our
community. This is a complex challenge
that keeps the garrison management team
looking for better ways of doing business,
while keeping our customers satisfied and
enjoying the best quality of life possible. U.S. Army illustration by Sgt. Kelly Lowery
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News & Notes
This will be the last issue of the Morning Calm
Weekly for 2009. The next edition will be
published Jan. 8, 2010.
Letters from Santa
All children living in Area III can receive a
letter from Santa and gifts from Humphreys
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
Send your child’s name, address and age to
area3mwrmarketing@korea.army.mil. Call
754-8257 for more information.
Osan Vet Clinic
The Osan Veterinary Clinic will be at the
Community Activity Center Dec. 21 from 9 a.m.
– 3 p.m. They offer micro-chipping, inoculations,
parasite checks and physicals. Walk-ins are
welcome but appointments are recommended.
For more information, call 784-6614.
Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are visiting
USAG-Humphreys Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. in the
Community Activity Center. This will mark the
31st year they have visited Korea to perform
for Soldiers and their Families.
Hired! Orientation for teenagers
Do you want a job? Are you 15-18 years of age?
Come to the HIRED! Orientation Dec. 22 and
Dec. 23 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at School Age
Services, blding 570. For more information on
the program, contact Shatoraca Morgan, CYS
Services Workforce Preparation Specialist, at
shatoraca.t.morgan@us.army.mil or call 753-
5613.
Christmas Eve Party
Tommy Ds and the Suwon Community Activity
Center are each hosting free Christmas Eve
parties Dec. 24 starting at 6 p.m. Enjoy free
food, music, door prizes and more. Call 753-
8191 for more information.
Red Dragons host ROK intelligence professionals during CAPEX
By Capt. Brad A. Rice
501st Military Intelligence Brigade
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
The 501st Military Intelligence Brigade
demonstrated its capabilities during a
Korean-language only capability exercise
for 160 intelligence professionals from the
Republic of Korea military here Dec. 10.
For the Dragon Brigade, this CAPEX
was unique because it was conducted in
Hangul with the help of Korean linguists
from the brigade’s four battalions: 3rd
MI Battalion (Aerial Exploitation), 524th
MI Battalion (Counter Intelligence and
Human Intelligence), 532th MI Battalion
(Operations and All-Source) and the 719th
MI Battalion (Signals Intelligence).
The senior representatives at the CAPEX
included ROK Air Force Brig. Gen. Park, Spc. Han, Jung-Sun, a Cryptologic Linguist assigned to 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion, briefs
during 501st MI Brigade‘s capability exercise. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Shawn Cassatt
Kyung-jong, 3rd Brigade Commander,
Defense Intelligence Command and ROK Command, Defense Security Command Attendees were then broken into three
Army Brig. Gen. Son, Ki-hwa, the Director and the ROK Intelligence School. groups and visited the equipment and
of Intelligence Operations for the ROK The Brigade Liaison Team gave the ROK capabilities static displays at the 3rd Military
Joint Chiefs of Staff J-2. intelligence professionals a welcome brief Intelligence Battalion flight line, the Ground
Also participating were intelligence that explained the different missions the Component Command-Combined Analysis
professionals from the Korea Defense brigade executes on a daily basis in defense and Control Center and the Field Station
Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence of the Republic of Korea. Korea.
In their own words…Area III Soldiers share their plans for Christmas vacation
Each year as Christmas approaches many Soldiers take leave either to head home to loved ones or to just take a break. When asked
what they’re plans are for Christmas vacation, Area III Soldiers had this to say:

Free Bowling at the Strike Zone and

Long Bowling Center
Come out to the Strike Zone Dec. 25 and bowl
for free! The United Club has rented the Strike
Zone and Long Bowling Center. For more
information, call 754-5722.

New Year’s Eve Party
Come out to Tommy Ds to ring in the New Year.
The $10 cover charge pays for part favors,
entertainment and a breakfast buffet. Call 753-
8191 for more information.
Midnight Glow and Run-Away home 5 k
Start the New Year with a 5 k run Dec. 31 at
Midnight at the Super Gym. The runner who
wears the best lit outfit or costume is eligible to
win an MWR prize. All participants can enter a
drawing to win an airline plane ticket. Call 754-
8257 for more information.
Staff Sgt. Kristal J. Wise
Charlie Comapny
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
“I have extra duty overide for Christmas.”
Pfc. Dominique A. Nowlin Pfc. Tesia Davis
Headquarters and Headquarters Battery Alpha Company
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade 602nd Aviation Support Battalion
“I’m from Miami and I’ve never experienced “Spend time with my family and loved ones,
snow before. I can’t wait to make my first watching football games.”
snowman and hopefully see a white Christ-
mas. I also plan on participating in the Secret
Santa with my friends and volunteering for gift
wrapping.”

Visual Information Support Center

Department of the Army Photos for the Sergeant
First Class Centralized Promotion Board need
to be submitted by Jan. 22. To schedule an
appointment to take a DA Photo, log on the
Visual Information ordering site at www.vios.
army.mil or call 753-8010 for more information.

Fly-Away Home Shootout

Win the Fly-Away home shootout challenge
Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. in the Super Gym and receive
a round trip ticket to anywhere in the states!
Call 754-8251 for more information. Pfc. Kwasis Spencer Staff Sgt. Herman L. Hudson Sgt. Allison Somerset
Headquarters and Headquarters Company Foxtrot Company Foxtrot Company
We want your stories! 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade 6-52 Air Defense Artillery 6-52 Air Defense Artillery
We want to publish your stories and photos in
the Morning Calm Weekly and on the USAG- “Go home and spend time with my family and “I will be spending my time with friends and “We will be having a Christmas party in the
Humphreys Command Channel. Please send friends.” family back in the states and I wish all Sol- barracks and we will try our best to make sure
any information or products to Lori Yerdon. Call diers across the peninsula does the same.” that Soldiers get 6-52 AMD Bn. Family time.”
754-6132 for more information or e-mail lori.
yerdon@korea.army.mil.
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Humphreys culminates Year of the NCO

Humphreys Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim (left) and Command
Sgt. Maj. Richard E. Santos of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade cut the cake,
commemorating Year of the NCO. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kelly Lowery

By Bob McElroy
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Office

HUMPHREYS GARRISON —More than 200 Noncommissioned Officers

Command Sgt. Maj. Nichelle S. Fails (left) of 194th Combat Service Support Battalion
leads a toast during the festivities. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kelly Lowery
from all units based here gathered at the Super Gym Friday evening for the first-ever
NCO Ball.
The event was a final celebration of the Army’s Year of the NCO according to U.S.
Army Garrison Humphreys Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim. The garrison and 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade co-sponsored the ball.
The featured speaker was Col. Joseph A. Bassani, Jr. commander of 2nd CAB.
Humphreys Garrison commander Col. Joseph P. Moore also attended th event as an
honored guest.
Kim said he was pleased with the event and proud of the NCOs who supported it,
as they had all Year of the NCO events.
“It was a great event, we’ve never had it here before and everything was professional,”
he said. “I’m very pleased”
During the past year Humphreys hosted three post-level NCO runs that were
supported by all of the mission units, Kim said. The garrison also hosted NCO
induction ceremonies that brought new sergeants into the new NCO Corps.

Students receive tutoring help from World Wide Web

By Allexthea I. Carter the free access provided by the Army.
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Office
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Students Army wide have access to real-
time tutoring 24 hours a day, seven days a
week thanks to the Army and the web site
www.tutor.com.
During the summer of 2009 the Army
funded the homework assistance web site,
making it available around the clock to
military kids in grades kindergarten through
12. The site is designed to offer student-
instructor interaction students may need
whether they attend traditional schools or
are home schooled.
“Tutor.com is an important initiative
because the Army saw the need to help
students achieve academically in school,”
said Joseph Jacks, USAG-Humphreys’
School Liason Officer.
The program covers basic courses such
as mathematics, English and science as well
as college preparatory and advance courses.
Dependents of active duty, wounded,
Reserve Component, National Guard
Soldiers and Army Civilians are eligible for
Sarah McManus, age 15, said one of
the benefits of the site is that it is available
anytime.
“It’s 24/7, you don’t have to wake up very
early or go to bed late just to have feedback,”
McManus said.
Tutors who volunteer on the web site are
professors, college students and teachers.
They give advice to ease homework woes
but they don’t give away the answer, instead,
they guide the student to a solution.
“It helps that you get to know what you’re
doing,” said Maliki Smalls, age 10.
Another Humphreys student who finds
tutor.com useful is Breana Harris, age 14.
“This web site allows you to go on there
for free and get help. It allows you to figure
out the answers,” Harris said.
Jacks introduced tutor.com to the
children at CYSS and hopes to maximum Humphreys students who would like additional assistance with their studies can log onto tutor.
it’s usage by all students. com anytime, day or night. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
“This is a great opportunity for the entire to www.myarmyonesource.com/cyss_tutor com, students and parents can contact
Army community,” he said. and register for a free account, this will allow Joseph Jacks at 753-8274 or e-mail Joseph.
For parents and students interested in access the tutoring sessions. Jacks@us.army.mil.
using www.tutor.com, the first step is to go For additional information about tutor.
DECEMBER 18, 2009
Communications systems keep communities connected
By Mary Grimes
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — Being connected
to the information highway is one sure way
of staying in the loop. From newspapers to
television, and from computers to telephones,
having access to immediate and reliable
information is vital to the communications
process and the successful completion of any
mission.
Jasper Sims, Information Systems
Manager, USAG Daegu, Camp Walker,
is someone who knows the importance of
information and communications. Sims, who
proudly admits to having been within the
36th Signal Battalion circle for many years
said, “Keeping our customers connected, and
ensuring that they have access to consistent
and reliable communications is central to
why we exist.
“As a senior communications officer, it is
imperative that I am aware of the needs and
concerns of the customer. Along with that
comes the responsibility of my staff and I
doing everything we can to ensure that those
services are always operating at a high level of
efficiency,” he said.
For Sims, anything related to circuits and
cables may seem like second nature. For so
many others, however, it becomes a matter
of relying on the experts. With more than 45
years of communications experience under
Camp Walker Soldier wins big with AAFES & Taco Bell
By Cpl. Park, Kyung-rock
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — The grand prize
winner for the Army & Air Force Exchange
Service holiday instant win game came
from Camp Walker. The man at the top of
wheel of fortune is 2nd. Lt. Glen Rush from
188th Military Police Company, winning a
2010 Dodge Challenger RT vehicle worth
of $35,000.
Open to worldwide United States military
personnel, AAFES promoted an ‘AAFES
Holiday instant win game’, providing a
game card with a unique code for the person
purchasing a qualifying menu item at a
Pizza Hut or Taco Bell located at an AAFES
location. The odd of winning a Grand Prize
in Korea was 1: 66,000 and the luck went to
Rush who received a game card from the Taco
Bell at Camp Walker.
“It was November 10th that I got the
winning ticket from the Camp Walker Taco
Bell,” Rush reflected the fortunate moment.
“Actually a few days before that day, I got
a couple of other tickets from Taco Bell. I
scratched them off and it wasn’t an instant
winner so I threw the tickets away. So the
actual day that I won it, I just put the ticket
in my pocket and went back to work. The
ticket was in my pocket for about three or four
hours. And then, I got work and at the end of
the day, I wanted to see if I won anything. So,
I entered the code on the AAFES website and
the message came up as ‘Congratulations, you
won the 2010 Dodge Challenger!’ Of Course,
I was in disbelief at that moment, but I had to
verify I printed out that message and headed
to the AAFES office and they officially verified
that I won a car.” Rush said.
“We were so excited and proud to have a
winner at Camp Walker. Small stores have a
USAG-DAEGU
Jasper Sims (seated), and a co-worker hold an early morning conversation on scheduling of
upcoming communications systems briefings. — U.S. Army photo by Kang, Hye-jin
his belt, the Aberdeen, Mississippi native said
providing continuous service and support to
the customer is not something that he takes
lightly.
Said Sims, “Our area of responsibility
spans two-thirds of the Korean peninsula.
In short, that would include U.S. facilities
in Pyongtek, Daegu, Kunsan, Kwangju,
Chinhae, and Pohang. At each of these
locations, 36th Sig. Bn. plays an integral
role in providing communications support.
As you can readily see, that is a huge area of
(Left) 2nd Lt. Glen Rush, the grand prize winner of ‘AAFES holiday instant win game’, drives his new Dodge Challenger at Camp Walker, Dec.
11. (Right) U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Garrison Commander Col. Terry D. Hodges (left) celebrates Rush’s winning during the ceremony. —
U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Park, Kyung-rock
challenge for serving our customers due to
space limitations. Our Winner bought and
won from Taco Bell right here at Cp Walker! It
was nice feeling to see his face when he won,”
said Korea Southern AAFES general manager
Paula Henderson.
The Camp Walker AAFES held a
presentation ceremony for Rush in front
of the Camp Walker Taco Bell, Dec. 11.
The Soldier from 188th MP Co. and his
acquaintances gathered to celebrate and see
him taking first drive. AAFES provided free
Tacos to the guests.
“Since the holidays are upon us, we
wanted to present the winner his car as close
to Christmas as possible so his family could
enjoy it for the holidays.” Henderson said.
responsibility. However, we are committed to
ensuring that our customers are taken care of.
Take for example, AFN-Korea. Should AFN
leave the air or if there is a problem with their
equipment, we have the task of working with
them to restore the equipment as quickly
and efficiently as possible so as to be able to
resume broadcasting. A lot of people are not
aware of our involvement in cases like this,
but it is a major function of ours.”
In further describing the services provided
through information systems Sims said,
Rush had a ribbon cutting ceremony
for his new car with AAFES staff and U.S.
Army Garrison Daegu Commander Col.
Terry D. Hodges and Command Sgt. Maj.
David R. Abbott. After cutting ribbons
around the car, Rush received the car key
from the AAFES staff, got in the car and
drove around Camp Walker with his thumb
up out of the window.
Rush was really satisfied with his new
car, a 2010 Dodge Challenger RT with 5.7
liter HEMI with 37- horsepower and 390
lbs of torque.
“I really love this car. The interesting thing
is that one of the Soldiers in my company
bought the exact car about a month before
I won it. So when I told him that I won this
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“Much of my experience has been in the
area of long haul and post or installation
communications. The long haul consists of
microwave, satellite, and fiber optical systems.
An example of long haul communications
would be communicating from Camp Walker
to Camp Carroll or to the Continental U.S.
(CONUS), and other countries.
“Post or Camp communications would
be a telephone from which a customer dials
from one prefix to a like prefix. Normally,
each post has a Defense Switching Network
(DSN) or what is commonly known as a
telephone exchange/switch. An example of
what we call an inter-switch (trunk cables
tie two DSNs together) would be when the
customer places a call from Camp Henry to
Camp Walker.”
Regardless of just how cumbersome the
work involving information systems and
communications may sound, Sims said that
it is work that he finds both meaningful and
challenging. “I have a total of four people
that work with me to ensure all new and
upgrade communications projects, and
communications system standards are always
maintained. I’d say that our greatest sense
of accomplishment comes in knowing that
what we do is not only meaningful, but is
vital in keeping our community connected
to the information highway, as well as that
of meeting and maintaining the strategic
communications needs of the command
mission,” expressed Sims.
car, he seemed pretty bitter but he was happy
for me.” Rush said.
Rush presented gratitude for his winning
at the end of the ceremony.
“I really appreciate AAFES and Exchange
New Car Sales as well as vendors like Taco
Bell here to support military community. “
Rush said.
“We love when our customers win. Doing
something like this for troops who serve
their country, putting their lives on the line
everyday is why we’re here; to give back to
them. So if we can do this type of thing and
make someone happy, our job is fulfilled. We
see their joy and excitement and our hearts
swell up. AAFES is here, we go where you go,
each and everyday.” Said Henderson.
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t News & Notes
Driver’s Education Training
For DOD, Youth 15 yrs 9 months-19
yrs of age classes begin Jan.11
and will last approximately 6 weeks.
(Classes/Training will be held during
after school hours. Costs include
classroom instruction, observations
& drivers training.) Minimum eight
students required. Cost is $ 500.
Register now at CYS Services CER
(Building # 257) on Camp Walker. For
more information please call Juhwan
Kolath at 764-5822.
“Daegu FMWR” twitter
You can get the latest news on FMWR
Events and Activities on www.twitter.
com. Find us at “DaeguFMWR”.
Twitter members who follow us will
receive a notice in their e-mail every
time we post so you’ll never miss out on
what’s happening in the USAG Daegu
Community. Want to know more, call
FMWR Marketing at 768-7563.
Operation Santa Claus 2009
On Thursday, Dec. 24, your military
post offices (MPOs) will conduct a
second unit mail call early that evening.
The purpose of this second mail call
is to ensure that all mail received in
theater by 1:30 p.m. on Christmas
eve is available for delivery to the
addressee prior Christmas day.
OSAN shopping tour
If you want to attend the OSAN
shopping tour, sign up in advance. Bus
departs Camp Carroll CAC Building
S-110 at 8 a.m. and from Camp Walker
CAC Building S-335 at 9 a.m. Dec.
27. For more information, call Camp
Carroll CAC (765-8325), or Camp
Walker CAC (764-4123).
DA Photos for the SFC
Centralized Promotion Board
DA Photos for the SFC Centralized
Promotion Board must be submitted
by January 22nd. To schedule an
appointment to take a DA Photo log on
the Visual Information Ordering Site at
www.vios.army.mil. Log onto the Visual
Information Ordering Site with your
CAC card, Camp Henry building 1865.
For information, call 768-7219.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Performance will be held at the Cp
Walker Fitness Center at 7 p.m., Dec.
19. The Cheerleaders will hold a mini
performance and take autograph
signing at Camp Carroll CAC at 1:30
p.m. - 2:00 p.m. For more information,
please call 764-4440.
Army Family Covenant
Re-signing Ceremony
Please join us at the Evergreen Club
as we renew our commitment to
Army Families and Soldiers with an
Army Family Covenant Re-signing
Ceremony, 5:30-6 p.m., Dec. 19.
Everyone is invited. Refreshments
will be served. For more information,
please call 768-7112.
USAG-DAEGU
Newcomers experience sights and foods of Daegu
By Kang, Hye-jin
USAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern
DAEGU — To someone new to the
Area IV community in Korea, it may seem
a bit awkward and confusing getting around.
Thanks to ACS Camp Henry, you need not
worry about that anymore.
Each month ACS provides newcomers
with a special tour that includes a travel
course that is flexible and enjoyable.
For Deana Ripperda, a newcomer and
participant in a recent Newcomers Tour,
the ACS orientation was an amazing
experience. “The first course involved
hiking through Daegu’s Apsan Mountains.
From the mountains we also saw United
Nations war monuments. For me, the
experience of learning how to bow when
visiting the Daesung Buddhist Temple truly
was memorable. I’m interested in Korean
traditional culture. So I wanted to visit a
palace like this if I had the opportunity. I’ve
always been interested in understanding how
Korean ancestors live.” Ripperda said.
The ACS tour also included a tour of
Seomun Market, which is said to be the
oldest traditional market in Daegu. It was
there that the newcomers watched a street
vendor making “ho-ddeok,” a traditional
Korean food comprised of flour, dough, and
sugar. As part of their experience, they were
able to sample a taste of the delicious dish.
Newcomer Yvette Mitchell said of the
tour. “I came to Korea just two months ago,
so I want to have more opportunities like
Warrior’s Huddle: A safe zone for combat veterans
Weekly Warrior’s Huddle, meets at Camp Walker Chapel every Wednesday from noon to 1
p.m. All combat veterans are welcome and are invited to share and discuss their own stories
related to deployment. — U.S. Army photo by Lee, Jae-won
By Lee, Jae-won
19th ESC Public Affairs Office
CAMP WALKER — Almost anyone
who has spent time in Iraq or Afghanistan
has experienced the effects of operational
stress. It is evident there are many challenges
for veterans and military families to
overcome caused by the transition from
combat to home station. The Warrior’s
Huddle, a support group for combat
veterans, provides an opportunity for open
discussion and a place for Soldiers to share
their deployment-related experiences in a
confidential environment.
Master Sgt. John W. Proctor, Command
Chaplain Noncommissioned Officer, 19th
New arrivals to the Area IV community recently participated in the ACS Newcomers tour, and
visited Seomun Market where they tasted “ho-ddoek,” a tasty Korean dish made of dough,
flour and sugar. — U.S. Army photo by Kang, Hye-jin
this one. This tour is really useful in helping
us find out information about Daegu. I am
satisfied with this program. Thank you ACS
for providing this program to us. Through
this experience, I was able to discover a lot
of things about Korea.”
After sightseeing, the group went to
Deurangil for lunch. Deurangil is a street
that has lots of great restaurants. Its name
originated from the expression ‘a road
leading to a village among many paths in
the fields’. Because of its abundant dishes,
this street is called ‘Eating town’. The Area
Expeditionary Sustainment Command,
serves as the military moderator of the
group. He explains that the reunion phase
of deployment is critical for the veteran, his
or her family, and to others to reestablish
the foundations of key relationships.
“Warrior’s Huddle was started to provide
a forum for combat veterans to share their
experiences in a safe environment and to
assure veterans that they are not alone,” said
Proctor. “It really helps to share our personal
experiences which can help veterans to
minimize post-deployment stress and put
those experiences in perspective.”
Common symptoms of post-deployment
operational stress are anger, avoidance,
isolation, sleep disturbance, excessive
drinking, and depression. Some veterans
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IV newcomers were treated to a kind of
chicken dish like Samgyetang, Dakkalbi (a
type of chicken stew).
According to Min-jeong Kim, an intern
with ACS Camp Henry, “I feel pleased by
introducing Korea to newcomers whenever
we sponsor a tour. I participate in the
tours, and that allows me a chance to
also discover a new aspect of Korea. I also
let them know that there’s much more
to discover, and they can find out more
information about places around Korea by
calling ACS at 768-7112,” she said.
experience major disruptions in marriage
and family relationships. “These symptoms
are normal,” says Proctor. “War changes
you – even if you never leave the FOB
(forward operating base). Some of us walk
around for years not realizing the impact
our combat experiences have had on us.”
Chaplain Capt. William E. Graham,
USAG-Daegu Chaplain’s office, asserts that
Warrior’s Huddle is clearly distinguished
from other post-deployment healing
groups.
“Warrior’s Huddle is not a therapy or
medical treatment activity,” said Graham,
“neither is it related to any religious ministries
but, if a participant would like religious help,
then we provide that support.”
Melissa Dashen, Area IV Social
Work Services care manager, encourages
Servicemembers to visit the Warrior’s
Huddle to find out that “you are not alone,”
and that there are other veterans right here
in Area IV who have similar experiences
and similar feelings.
“I ask veterans to visit the group at least
once to find out what we are doing,” said
Dashen. “I am convinced this is a great
place for veterans to share their experiences
and receive acceptance and encouragement
in a safe environment. If any members are
suffering from post traumatic stress disorder,
we refer them to the next level of care.”
Warrior’s Huddle meets at Camp Walker
Chapel every Wednesday from noon to 1
p.m. Lunch is provided for participants.
All combat veterans are welcome and are
invited to share and discuss their own
stories related to deployment. For more
information, contact Master Sgt. Proctor
at DSN 768-7556
DECEMBER 18, 2009
Computer security safeguards rely on user’s keen awareness
By Gu, You-jin
USAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern
CAMP WALKER — As Information
Assurance (IA) Manager for USAG-
Daegu, Bruce Park is well aware of the
importance of knowing who’s who and
what’s what. With more than ten years
of IA exposure to his credit, Park adds to
his dossier his current responsibility of
ensuring all USAG-Daegu information
systems assets on camps Walker, Henry,
Carroll, and Busan are accounted for and
users are IA savvy.
Park isn’t completely alone in overseeing
the IA mission. He said, “The Army Signal
community picked up the responsibility
of managing the IA mission about twenty
years ago. Currently all Army installations
have numerous IA professionals working
at different levels within the network
infrastructure to protect Army Information
Systems (AIS).”
Understanding the importance of
protecting AIS is vital to the IA mission.
“ There is an enormous amount of
information out there concerning threat
awareness and how to minimize exposure.
All users of Department of Defense
(DoD) systems must take an initial and
annual refresher IA awareness training
course, which requires the users to pass
an exam that validates what they have
learned. “Korean National employees are
required to take the same training as their
US Government Service (GS) co-worker,
including validation. English being a second
language for them makes the training and
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exam more of a challenge-- which upon
successful completion, is definitely to their
credit,” commented Park.
In offering an explanation of the various
aspects of IA security and protection, Park
said, “Simply put, Information Assurance
or IA consists of “measures that protect
and defend information and Information
systems by ensuring their availability, (when
they want access, they can), integrity (the
original content of the information has not
be altered), authentication ( I am who I say
I am), confidentiality (only the intended
viewer sees), and non-repudiation (I didn‘t
do it, is not an option).”
According to the IA manager, IA security
is practiced throughout the Information
Technology (IT) industry. “I think it’s
safe to say that practically all businesses
are concerned with securing their systems
and information from unauthorized access. Bruce. Park (right), USAG Daegu Information Assurance Manager, and his college, Alan. W.
They invest large sums of money into Klingsieck, review updates regarding information assurance guidelines. — U.S. Army photo
technology and security professionals to by Gu, Youjin
help thwart attempts from such threats as
spyware, Denial-of-Service, and hacking “When it comes to the importance of IA, it is imperative that we understand
-just to name a few. that anyone who turns on a computer system is vulnerable. Understanding
“When it comes to the importance of that systems are inherently vulnerable, and today’s threats are not, and should
IA, it is imperative that we understand that not be taken lightly.”
anyone who turns on a computer system Bruce Park, USAG D IA Manager
is vulnerable. Understanding that systems
are inherently vulnerable, and today’s are very serious,” explained Bruce. information systems from unauthorized
threats are not, and should not be taken Undoubtedly, the complexity and variety access or compromise, then that to me is a
lightly. Such threats as Malicious Software of threats that exist are abundant, but very good program. An individual must be
(Malware): Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, according to Park, a sound IA program will aware and know not only what the threats
and spyware; computer crime where a make all the difference. He said, “Statistically are, but what they can do in response to
computer is either a target or instrument of the system users are the weakest link and minimize their exposure to threats, and all the
the act; Identity Theft, Phishing, and not to greatest threat to security. So, if they are while keeping in mind that a computer in the
forget Cyber-terrorism and cyber-warfare, empowered with the knowledge necessary wrong hands really does have the potential of
all these are what IA attempts to prevent, to play an active role in defending our becoming a weapon of mass destruction.”
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USAG Daegu Weekly Photo

Chilgok Korean / American Friendship Council Year-End Reception

(Left) Hyun-si Lee, the president of Korean War Veterans Association (Chilgok County Chapter) (left) gives a year-end gift to USAG Daegu Commander Col. Terry D. Hodges. (Right) USAG
Daegu Commander Col. Terry D. Hodges and Sang-do Bae, Chilgok county governor (right) listen to artists perform Korean classical music. — U.S. Army photos by Gu, You-jin

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE
APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS
Camps Henry, Walker

KOEZ09914547 Security Specialist GS-9 837th Trans Bn Dec. 18

KOEZ09589904D Supv Substance Abuse Spec YC-2 USAG, DHR, ASAP Dec. 24
KOEZ09887165 Supv Human Resources Spec YC-2 Civ Pers Adv Ctr Dec. 28
KOEZ09935352 Budget Analyst GS-11 19th ESC Dec. 29
Camps Carroll

KOEZ09924132 Supv Quality Assurance Specialist GS-12 MSC-K Dec. 18

KOEZ09944467 Deputy to the Commander YC-2 AFSBN-NEA Dec. 23
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951
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