July 30, 2010 • Volume 8, Issue 41

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Invincible Spirit sets sail

U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea ships transit the Pacific Ocean in a 13-ship formation led by USS Tuscon (SSN 770). The Republic of Korea and the United States conducted the combined
alliance maritime and air readiness exercise “Invincible Spirit” in the seas east of the Korean peninsula from July 25-28. This is the first in a series of joint military exercises that will occur
over the coming months in the East and West Seas. — U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas

Aircraft from the United States Marine Corps perform a fly over above USS George South Korean Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Min Goo Han, right,
Washington (CVN 73), while the carrier is under way in the East Sea, as part of the discusses ship formations with U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Grieco, the executive officer of the
combined alliance maritime and air readiness exercise “Invincible Spirit” – US Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). – DoD photo by Mass Communication
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Moore Specialist 3rd Class Danielle A. Brandt, U.S. Navy

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Sights & Sounds
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USAG Yongsan
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Command Perspective P04
Chaplain Page P15
Yongsan Beats
USAG Humphreys
USAG Daegu
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Photo Feature Page P16
Gates Greets Scouts P18
The Heat
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The Army Family Action Plan:
General Officer Steering Committee
Resolves 27 Quality-of-Life Issues
I have always said you can either read
history or make it. Many in our workforce have
made important history by asking the three
fundamental questions: Are we doing the right
things? Are we doing things right? What are we
missing?
These questions compelled the workforce to
provide valuable feedback that helps us sustain
the Army Family Covenant. Because of your
voice and the Army’s commitment to taking
care of Soldiers, Civilians and Families, you
have added to the 27-year history of the Army
Family Action Plan’s quality-of-life (QOL)
improvements, enabling us to do the right things
the right way, and fix things that were missing
One of the greatest achievements of the
recent AFAP General Officer Steering Committee
(GOSC) is resolving 27 of 40 quality of life issues.
The GOSC, composed of Department of Defense
officials, Army leaders, and field representatives,
reviewed some tough issues that require resources,
legislation, and policy changes. In the end, the
resolutions expanded Soldier entitlements and
civilian employment; enhanced medical and
family support; and improved facilities and
relocation services for the Soldiers and Civilians
who support our Nation, and the Families who
support them.
The AFAP is a year-round process that
begins at the installation or unit level and is the
preeminent means for Commanders at all levels
to learn of and seek solutions for the concerns
of their communities. Currently, the Army is the
only service with a program like AFAP.
Because of your voice, the Army is able to
dedicate child and youth spaces to accommodate
our special needs children at Child, Youth and
School Services (CYSS) facilities. Garrison
Commanders now have the authority to designate
areas within their community for immediate
special needs child care. This resolution supports
Soldier and Family well being.
Our pledge to improve Family readiness
is evident in the resolution of issue No. 562,
an efficient and seamless delivery of Family
support services with Army One Source. This
is a significant approach to reaching out to
Families. Information about Army Family
programs, health care benefits, education,
and recreation is available online at http://
www.myarmyonesource.com/, and is easily
accessible by Soldiers and Families -- regardless
of geographic location. This one-stop-shop for
Army information is available for members of
the Active and Reserve components.
We are ensuring excellence in schools
through an online, one-on-one tutoring service
for Army affiliated students. Family members
in grades K-12 can receive live online assistance
with math, science, language, and introductory
college-level courses. This worldwide service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at
http://www.tutor.com/.
Providing additional support to surviving
Families with enhanced survivor Family dental
benefits was also attained. Surviving children can
now maintain coverage in the TRICARE Dental
Plan through age 21, or age 23, if they are full-
time college students.
Additionally, an issue requesting around-the-
clock childcare was resolved. The Army funded
24/7 childcare facilities at 11 installations, based
on installation missions and projected demand.
Family Child Care homes provide the same
services at the remaining installations.
We have made great strides, but the committee
agreed that six AFAP recommendations cannot
be resolved because of resource constraints, lack
of legislative support, or other factors. However,
we decided to continue pursuing seven agenda
items, such as increasing weight allowances
for relocating Families and boosting medical
retirement pay for some disabled Soldiers.
Above all, the AFAP continues to turn
possibilities into realities. Since the first AFAP
conference in 1983, we have established standards
for childcare, increased single Soldier programs,
granted paternity leave for new military fathers,
and expanded educational benefits for Families.
This grassroots process identifies and elevates
the most significant QOL issues that affect
Soldiers, Retirees, Civilians, and Families.
Information provided through the AFAP process
gives commanders and leaders insight into
current satisfaction detractors, QOL needs, and
expectations of the Army Community. Leaders
use the information to effect changes that improve
standards of living and support programs. These
changes foster a satisfied, informed, and resilient
Army Community.
We are entering a new era in AFAP. As
the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch — U.S. Army photo
Management (ACSIM), I am committed to
ensuring all recommendations are thoroughly
analyzed to determine if they are realistically
achievable. To that end, I will be meeting
with the Army staff proponents each month
to analyze 8 to 10 issues. I want to include the
entire Army Family in this process by keeping
them informed of the progress of each issue. As
such, I invite you to visit the Army One Source
website at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/,
and select the Family Programs and Services
menu to activate the AFAP Active Issue Search
feature. Here, you can enter keywords to find
related active issues, or insert an issue number
to see a specific issue. You may also search by
subject area, demographic group or geographic
area to see what we are doing to improve quality
of life for those we serve. I will also keep you
informed by publishing monthly updates and
postings to my Facebook page.
I encourage you to continue asking these
three fundamental questions about our
programs and services: Are we doing the right
things? Are we doing things right? What are
we missing? If you answer “no” to the first
two questions or you think we are missing
something, get involved and become part of
the solution for improving the Army’s home -
your home. Reading history is educational, but
getting involved and making important history
is an exceptional way of providing exceptional
support to the Soldiers, Civilians, and Families
in our home.
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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:

Assault; Investigation revealed
SUBJECT #1 struck VICTIM #1 in the
mouth with a closed hand. VICTIM #1
sustained injuries consisting of swelling
to the lips and three dislodged teeth.
SUBJECT #1 was apprehended by
Korean National Police and transported
to the Korean National Police Station
where SUBJECT #1 was processed and
released into Military Police custody.
SUBJECT #1 was transported to the
Provost Marshal’s Office where an odor
of an alcoholic beverage was detected
emanating from SUBJECT #1’s person.
SUBJECT #1 was administered a
Portable Breathalyzer Test, with a result
of 0.162% Blood Alcohol Content. Due
to SUBJECT #1’s level of intoxication,
SUBJECT #1 was processed and
released to SUBJECT #1’s unit with
instructions to return to the Provost
Marshal’s Office at a later time. SUBJECT
#1 later reported to the Provost Marshal’s
Office where SUBJECT #1 was advised
of SUBJECT #1’s legal rights, which
SUBJECT #1 waived rendering a written
sworn statement denying the offense.
Investigation continues by Korean
National Police and Military Police
Investigation.

USAG Yongsan:
Animal Abuse; SUBJECT #1 grabbed
a Tiki torch and struck VICTIM #1’s
dog repeatedly. VICTIM #1’s dog
then bit SUBJECT #1 on the right
arm. SUBJECT #1 sustained injuries
consisting of a bite mark to the right
arm. SUBJECT #1 was treated at an
off-post Hospital and released. VICTIM
#1 rendered a written sworn statement
attesting to the incident. SUBJECT #1
rendered a written statement neither
denying nor admitting to the incident.
This is a final report.

USAG Humphreys:
Underage Drinking; SUBJECT #1 was
observed by Military Police stumbling
up the steps of an empty building.
Military Police directed SUBJECT #1
to stop, SUBJECT #1 then fled. With
the assistance of Korean National
Police, SUBJECT #1 was detained by
Military Police. A check of SUBJECT
#1’s ID card revealed SUBJECT #1
was under the legal age to consume
alcoholic beverages. SUBJECT #1
was apprehended and transported to
the Provost Marshal’s Office where
SUBJECT #1 was administered a
Portable Breathalyzer Test, with a result
of 0.124% Blood Alcohol Center. Due
to SUBJECT #1’s level of intoxication,
SUBJECT #1 was released to SUBJECT
#1’s unit with instructions to report to
the Provost Marshal’s Office at a later
time. SUBJECT #1 later reported to
the Provost Marshal’s Office where
SUBJECT #1 was advised of SUBJECT
#1’s legal rights, which SUBJECT
#1 waived rendering a written sworn
statement denying the offense. This is
a final report.
USAG Daegu:
Shoplifting; SUBJECT #1 was observed
removing three pairs of shoes, two
energy drinks and a set of bed sheets,
and concealing them in their bag and
exited the store without rendering proper
payment. They were detained and
transported to the Provost Marshal’s
Office where they were advised of their
legal rights.
The Jamie Johnson song “In Color” has a line I’m going to use here, “you should have seen it in color.” The Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul offers a
“Temple Stay Program” but even a leisurely walk around the grounds will work wonders. — Courtesy photo Dave Palmer
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off–post events and activities
World Racquetball Championships the ‘Gwanno’ masked dance, a traditional arrows. Now, the peninsula is home
The International Racquetball masked dance where the ‘nobles’ and to the sprawling greenness of Seoul
Federation will hold its 15th World ‘commoners’ of society mingle together, Forest, one of the city’s most important
Championships Aug. 14–22 at the their identities hidden by their masks. natural spaces, which, unbelievably, was
Sudo Electric Technical High School, designed in 2003 and opened only in mid-
Gangnam-gu, Seoul. As a special treat Korea’s Water Parks 2005. Its southern, western and northern
for USFK racquetball fans USA pro The sweltering heat creeps up on us quickly shores are lined with cycle paths, while
racquetball players Tim Doyle and Chris here in Korea and there is always a need the southern shore doubles as the bank of
Crowther will conduct a free clinic and to keep cool. Going to a water park in the Hangang River and forms one of the
demonstration at the Collier Field House Korea is one of the most fun things to do key sect ions of the Hangang River Park.
on USAG Yongsan at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4. to cool off in the summer. Of course, things Once beloved by Seoulites as a place to
like wave pools that replicate an ocean relax and play, Ttukseom is now breaking
Gangneung Danoje Festival of rolling waves; slides with a thrill factor through the hangover brought upon it by
The Gangneung Danoje Festival is an on par with roller coasters; and a wide half a century of breakneck urbanization
international celebration that has been selection of swimming pools await visitors. and industrial development, and becoming
designated as an ‘Intangible Cultural But something special about Korea’s water a place to enjoy clean water and fresh air.
Asset’ by UNESCO. During the festival, parks is that many of them also have hot
visitors may enjoy traditional folk spring spas including Jjimjilbang (Korean Temple Stay
games played on Dano while sampling style sauna), allowing you to relax and Temple stays are a unique opportunity
traditional Dano cuisine. Two of the recharge after a fun-packed day. for foreigners to live in a Buddhist temple
main festival events are the cultural and learn about and experience Korean
performances: ‘Danogut,’ a ritual Ttukseom Buddhist culture. It is a great experience
performed to ask spirits for the good Once a sandy spit on the Hangang River that recharges you and handles your
health and happiness of people; and where Korea’s kings went to fire off mental stress.
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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By Col. Joseph P. Moore

Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys

Each Tuesday, while attending the Newcomer’s

Briefing at Army Community Service, I get the great
pleasure of speaking with and welcoming all new
incoming folks to the Humphreys Garrison Family.
Among other things, the primary point I try to
emphasize to them, and whenever I speak with others
throughout the community, is that we have many
avenues of communication to tell them what is going
on in the community and for them to provide us with
feedback. Because, I truly believe that communication is
what helps make a community great, and I also believe
effective communication is a “two-way street.”
I ask every member of our community to stay
informed. We offer a wide variety of opportunities
for travel, education, and entertainment. Often the
difference between boredom and fun is an awareness Col. Joseph P. Moore — U.S. Army photo
of the opportunities available to you. I inform each of community home
the newcomers about our communication tools and These five are by no means the only way we
ask that they use these each week: communicate. We also use email for a daily Notes from
The Command Channel – This is available to the Garrison, a weekly MWR publication called In the
on-post cable subscribers and includes community Fight, and like most military organizations, we have a
announcements from garrison organizations. For those presence on Facebook, Flickr and YouTube.
who live off-post and do not have access to the channel Like I said, getting the information to the
on their televisions, we make the command channel community is a top priority. But, getting feedback
information available on the Humphreys Garrison from those very same people is just as important to
website at http://humphreys.korea.army.mil/. us. At USAG Humphreys there are three easy ways
The Morning Calm Weekly – Installation Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians, Contractors, and
Management Command-Korea, with the help of Public Retirees can tell us how we are doing:
Affairs Offices around the peninsula, provides this Drop It – Placed at more than 30 points of interest
weekly publication. Each garrison has its own section throughout the installation, our USAG Humphreys
and provides information, stories and photographs about Customer Comment Cards can be found conveniently
their specific organizations. located next to our garrison
Happenings – At drop boxes, printed in both
Humphreys Garrison, “Communication English and Hangul.
this magazine is the most
important publication when
is the real work Send It – Our standardized
customer comment card
it comes to informing the of leadership.” may be mailed via Military
community about activities. Postal System (MPS) at no
It is a monthly publication Nitin Nohria, dean of cost to you from any military
put together by the Marketing Harvard Business School installation throughout the
Department of the Directorate world. Just send it off with
of Family and Morale, Welfare your regular mail or place it
and Recreation. This publication, as I’m sure those in into any of the many post office boxes located on the
the other garrisons do, provides up-to-date information installation. Also, feel free to continue sending your
about travel opportunities, whether it is by bus, train comments online via the ICE website at URL: https://
or plane. The monthly magazine is divided into ice.disa.mil.
different sections, such as Food and Entertainment, Say It – Now you may submit a comment by
Korea Happenings, Sports and Recreation, Family and calling our ICE Line at 754-7777 (SSSS). “See
Services and Travel. Something, Say Something” (S4) is a core message of
Family Strong – Is a second publication produced my command. Customers are able to call the “ICE
by FMWR that highlights Family programs for Line” anytime from anywhere. All calls are immediately
organizations such as ACS, and Child, Youth and School routed to an answering service where you can record
Services. This publication provides quick information your comment and still expect a response within three
such as dates, times and locations of different important workdays.
classes provided for the community. Finally, on the first of every month, the garrison
USAG Humphreys Website – As with all command sergeant major and I move our offices to
communities here in Korea and around the the food court during lunch. Everyone is invited to
world, websites have become a primary source of visit and discuss what’s on their mind. No subject is
communication and information. At our Community off limits. We believe in our motto, “See Something,
Town Hall meetings, I like to take time to show folks Say Something” and we will do whatever it takes to
just how easy it is to find information, whether they give you the opportunity to be heard.
have been here for several years or are just coming By continuing to promote the use of
to Korea. If you need for us to add more or better communication tools, and empowering community
information to our site, tell us and we will. We want our members to provide feedback, we will continue to
website to provide a great resource for our community make Korea and Humphreys Garrison the Assignment
and those around the world who will soon call our of Choice for years to come.
JULY 30, 2010 USAG RED CLOUD
Korean and American families living in the World Meridian Apartment complex in Dongducheon gather for a special “good neighbor meeting” called by Mayor
Oh Sea-chang July 26. — U.S. Army photo by Kim Hyon-sok, 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
Mayor asks for understanding, friendship
By Kevin Jackson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
DONGDUCHEON – “R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find
out what it means to me.”
The underlying message that Dongducheon
and U.S. Army leaders here are asking Korean
and American residents in this community that
has become home to an increasing number of
military families is to heed those lyrics of Aretha
Franklin, the Grammy-award winning “Queen
of Soul.”
About 250 residents from the World Meridian
Apartment complex here turned out July 26 for
a special “good neighbor meeting” called by
Dongducheon Mayor Oh Sea-Chang to talk
about being respectful neighbors, understanding
cultural differences and developing friendships.
The meeting was also attended by Col.
Hank Dodge, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud
commander, and Lt. Col. Richard Fromm,
USAG Casey commander.
Since U.S. Forces Korea commander Gen.
Walter L. Sharp announced Dec. 10, 2008 that
2,100 Soldiers in Warrior Country could get
two-year command sponsored positions – a step
in what the Army calls “tour normalization” – the
number of families moving to Warrior Country
has increased.
From December 2009 to the June 2010, the
Red Cloud Garrison Housing Office reported
the number of families living in Dongducheon
increasing from 687 to 835.
American Soldiers, civilian employees and
their families currently occupy an estimated 150
of the 350 units in the complex that is about a
five-minute walk to Dongducheon City Hall and
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a 10-minute drive to Casey Garrison.
In his opening remarks, the mayor said the
meeting is just the first to resolve issues and create
friendships, and that they will continue as long
as Soldiers are living in Dongducheon.
He also said the mingling of residents
will provide the children of both nations an
opportunity to learn each other’s language and
culture.
“You are strengthening diplomatic relations
through life in the World Meridian Apartment,”
Oh said to the attendees who packed the plaza
between four apartment towers.
Dodge thanked the mayor for making him
an honorary citizen of Dongducheon last week
and asked the Koreans living in the complex to
embrace their new American neighbors – many
of whom are young and may not have previously
lived outside the United States.
“We would hope that as Americans continue
to live side by side with their Korean friends, that
the Koreans would reach out to our American
Soldiers and teach them their culture,” Dodge
said.
Following the opening remarks, Oh, Dodge Children of U.S. Army families living at the World Meridian Apartments enjoy
and the other 12 dignitaries seated at the head the Korean food that was served during the special “good neighbor meeting”
table cut a cake symbolizing their determination called by Dongducheon Mayor Oh Sea-chang at the complex July 26. — U.S.
to resolve issues and create friendships. Army photo by Kim Hyon-sok, 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
The mayor and Kim Jae-ok, a representative
of the World Meridian Apartment complex, then Throughout the meeting four members of the with apartment living, even in the United States
made toasts to the strong bond that he hopes will Korean National Police in Dongducheon, who – were the most prominent concerns.
develop between the residents of both nations. were set up in a canopy adjacent to the head table, “There was not enough time to understand
During a meal of japchae, kimchi, fruit and fielded concerns from Americans and Koreans our cultural differences and to bond,” Kim said
more served to the attendees, a combined Korean living in the complex. in his closing remarks through an interpreter,
and American four-member ensemble belted out Improper disposal of garbage, excessive noise, “but what is important is that we had this time
John Denver’s “Take Me Home Country Roads” smoking in common areas, illegal parking and to understand each other and to be considerate
and a Korean classic, “Gaedong Beolae.” improper pet care – all issues typically associated of our neighbors.”
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News & Notes ACS explains international marriage, visa process

Mountain Bike Challenge
Warrior Country Sports is hosting the
Warrior Country (Area I) Invitational
Mountain Bike Challenge at 8 a.m., Aug.
7 at Casey Garrison’s Carey Fitness
Center. The event is open to all active
duty military, Defense Department civilian
employees and their families members
stationed at U.S. installations throughout
the peninsula. Participants must provide
their own bicycles, helmets, reflective vests
and footgear. Registration will be held from
7 to 7:45 a.m. For more information, call
730-2322 or 732-6276/6927.
School Physical Exams
A Physical Examination Rodeo will be held
for school-age children from 8:30 a.m. to
4 p.m., Aug. 14 in the U.S. Army Health
Clinic at Casey Garrison. Appointments
are required. For an appointment or more
information, call 737-CARE.
Call Taxi Charge
Effective Aug. 15 the taxis that service the
Casey Garrison/Camp Hovey enclave will
be required to charge 1,000 Won each time
a taxi is called to make a pickup – even if
the pickup is on the installation. The charge
is required so that taxis are in compliance
with all applicable Dongducheon laws,
regulations and policies. AAFES oversees
the service and required an exemption, but
it was denied.
DFAC Usage
In accordance with AR 30-22, The Army
Food Program, the 2nd Infantry Division
has not authorized civilian personnel to
eat in garrison dining facilities in Warrior
Country.
Official Mail Hours
Official mail can be picked up on Red
Cloud Garrison during the following hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 to
10 a.m., 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 5
p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from
8 to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5
p.m. For more information, call 732-9011.
Campaign Self-Assessment Survey
USAG Red Cloud’s Plans, Analysis and
Integration Office has sent out e-mail
requesting that selected members of the
community participate in a Campaign Self-
Assessment Survey via e-mail between Aug.
2-31. The computer-based survey is designed
to measure the command’s progress
implementating the Installation Management
Campaign Plan. The CSA replaces the
Organizational Self-Assessment Survey
and feeds directly into USAG Red Cloud’s
Army Communities of Excellence Awards
submission packet. For more information,
call 732-6036 or 732-6216.
By Pfc. Jin Choi
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON – Marrying a
foreign national and taking that person
back to the United States can be a complex
and expensive process, but the Army
Community Service’s quarterly International
Marriage and Immigration Workshops
being offered here are making the task a lot
less daunting.
Staff Sgt. James Balheimer, a wheeled
vehicle mechanic with the 61st Maintenance
Company at Camp Stanley, and his 31-year-
old fiancée, Felina Anciado, learned that
first hand during the workshop at the Casey
Garrison Family Readiness Center July 15.
“It was pretty valuable for us,” Balheimer
said. “Both of us were kind of confused. We
got a lot out of it.”
The 29-year-old Honolulu resident is
methodically working his way through a
myriad of legal and counseling requirements
that will permit him to marry and take
Anciado, who was born in the Philippines
and is a South Korean resident, back to the
United States with their children.
The workshop organized by ACS, in
conjunction with the 2nd Infantry Division
Staff Judge Advocate Office, is designed
to help Soldiers, civilian employees and
foreign-born spouses learn about the legal
aspects of international marriage and the
procedures for getting a visa.
Capt. Briana McGarry, a legal assistance
attorney for the 2nd Inf. Div., gave the
attendees a presentation about the United
States legal system. It covered the protections
afforded by the three branches of government,
an overview of U.S. law and issues associated
with the immigration process.
She also touched on the visa rights
afforded to U.S Soldiers, civilian employees
and their family members by the Status of
Forces Agreement. The SOFA establishes
the legal framework under which U.S. forces
operate in South Korea and how its domestic
laws are applied to them.
Casey Soldiers get bang out of cultural orientation
P.J. Brockmann (top right), Army Community Service’s Relocation Readiness
Program manager, talks to participants about the complex immigration process
at the International Marriage and Immigration Workshop at Casey Garrison’s
Family Readiness Center July 15. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jin Choi
“All Soldiers entering into an international international conflicts, and skills for living,
marriage will have to visit legal assistance for which included American holidays and
their marriage brief, but we can help their customs.
families in other ways, too,” McGarry said With money often being cited as the
to the nine workshop participants. top reason for divorce in the United States,
Participants also received an in-depth the workshop also included a briefing
presentation about the Petition for Alien about finances and marriage. It ended with
Resident, also known as Form I-130, and the a questions and answer period, during
entire visa process that enables foreign-born which some of the participants requested
spouses to legally enter the United States counseling to help with their specific
from P.J. Brockmann, Red Cloud Garrison’s circumstances.
Relocation Readiness Program manager. “The international marriage process
Brockmann said the requirements are and later the series of steps that need to be
easily accomplished once the applicants completed for the I-130 immigrant visa
know what to do and it seems to be helping are somewhat daunting to many people,”
at least some of the attendees. Brockmann said.
“This class is really interesting because “Those who complete the class are better
we could learn and know exactly what we prepared to complete both processes, as well
need to do to prepare for our marriage,” as to know where to go to get additional
Balheimer said. assistance.”
While the legal requirements for marriage ACS has offered the workshop at Casey
and obtaining a visa were the crux of the Garrison – home to the largest troop
workshop, the participants also learned population in Warrior Country – since
about cross-cultural issues and adjustments October 2009. Call 730-3107, 732-5883
typically associated with international or 732-7779 to learn more about the
marriages, U.S. history and major recent workshops and get future dates.

Master of Business Administration

Phoenix University will offer Master of
Business Administration classes from 6
to 10 p.m. every Thursday at the Casey
Garrison Education Center beginning Aug.
28. A Phoenix University representative will
be in the Red Cloud Garrison Education
Center the first and third Tuesday of each
month and in the Casey Garrison Education
Center the second and fourth Tuesday of
each month. For more information, call
723-7807.

Labor Day Festvial
USAG Red Cloud will host a Labor Day
“Open Post” Festival at Casey Garrison
Sept. 3. More information will be available
in the weekly newsletter.
Casey Garrison Soldiers get a quick lesson in how to play traditional Korean farmer’s music on the janggu (hourglass
drum) and buk (barrel drum) from Kim Hung-rae, first leader of Dongducheon’s Edam Pungmulnori group, during a
stop at the Dongducheon Culture Center July 20. Thirty Soldiers participated in the free monthly half-day orientation
tour of Dongducheon that visited a traditional market, Jajae Temple and the Freedom Protection Peace Museum
before concluding with dinner at a Korean restaurant. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
JULY 30, 2010 USAG RED CLOUD
Talent winner shows
audience ‘Good Time’
By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON – Decked
out in black – denim jeans, a western snap
shirt, cowboy hat and cowboy boots – he
looked like he just arrived from the Grand
Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., but this
was Uijeongbu, South Korea. Then he
performed.
Michael Avant from the 2nd Infantry
Division Band, a four-time talent show
winner, even without the aid of a musical
instrument sang and danced his way in the
hearts of an enthusiastic and appreciative
crowd of about 40 Soldiers who gathered
at Mitchell’s Club here July 17 for a talent
show.
Avant belted out a country and western
artist Alan Jackson favorite – “Good Time”
– the title track from his 2008 release of 17
songs that amazon.com calls “a dance floor,
barroom anthem with a hint of Chuck
Berry.”
The talent show featuring six contestants
who sang, danced and played musical
instruments was sponsored by Better
Opportunity for Single Soldiers. The
annual event was held to give Soldiers an
opportunity to get out and have fun with
their peers in a safe environment.
Many in attendance not only had fun but
were also impressed by the talent of their
fellow Soldiers.
“I didn’t know that Camp Red Cloud had
this much talent,” said Spc. Dwayne Duncan,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud. “All the
performances were great, especially the
Michael Avant, a trumpeter in the 2nd Infantry Division Band, sang and danced cowboy. He got the whole crowd involved.
his way to first place in the annual Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Talent I don’t even really like country music, but
Show at Red Cloud Garrison’s Mitchell’s Club July 17. Avant performed the I started tapping my feet and trying to sing
Alan Jackson country music favorite, “Good Time.” — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. along when he was performing.”
Mardicio Barrot Avant wasn’t so sure of himself. He even
Takedown
Michael Howards (bottom) from
Company A, 1st Battalion, 72nd
Armor Regiment at Casey Garrison,
registers a takedown driving Martinbill
Francia of the U.S. Air Force’s 604th
Air Support Operations Squadron
at Red Cloud Garrison onto the mat
during the 145.5-pound championship
bout of the 2010 Warrior Country
Invitational Wrestling Competition at
the Camp Stanley Physical Fitness
Center July 24. Howards defeated
Francia twice, 3-1 and 4-0 to win
the weight class. Darek Gorring,
604th ASOS, defeated John Rivera,
8th Army Noncommissioned Officer
Academy at Camp Jackson, for the
163-pound weight class. Two Camp
Humphreys Soldiers battled it out
for the 185-pound class with James
Smith, 348th Quartermaster Co.,
pinning David Lindstrom, 4-58th
Airfield Operations Battalion, to
claim the title. – Courtesy photo by
Jeff Rivers
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admitted after his performance to being a
little nervous.
“My music wasn’t working in the
beginning, but I knew I was going to be
alright because I practice with my karaoke
machine almost every day so I knew I was
prepared for this event,” he said. “The first
guy who performed was really good so I
knew I had to get the crowd involved to
make my performance really exciting.”
He succeeded. During his performance
most of the people in the audience could
be seen tapping their feet, trying to mimic
his smooth western dance floor moves or
enthusiastically clapping their hands to the
honky tonk beat of Jackson, who has sold
more than 50 million albums and had 34
number one hits, including three from his
“Good Time” album.
“I was genuinely surprised that the
crowd really got into it and started moving
around a lot,” Avant said. “They made me
feel comfortable and I really started to enjoy
being up there. It was a lot of fun.”
While he is an accomplished musician
who plays the trumpet in the band and
talented performer, Avant was still surprised
with the result.
“Coming in first place is awesome,” he
said with a smile. “I’ve been asked to go to
the Army Soldier Show and I’ve won these
talent shows four years in a row, but the
competition here was great and it always feels
good to bring home that first place feeling.
“The talent show was a really fun event.
I’m glad that everyone who came out had
fun and I’m glad to know that I contributed
to some of that. Hopefully, in the future we
can have even more Soldiers come out and
participate because it’s truly a lot of fun.”
The runners up were Amanda Dunn,
2nd Inf. Div. Band, singer, and Dennis Kerr
and Cristy Urbina, both of the 2nd Inf. Div.
Band, who performed a salsa.
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JULY 30, 2010 USAG YONGSAN
Clinton, Gates visit Korean War Memorial
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates joined South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan (right) and Defense Minister Kim Tae-young (far left) for a photo with the grandchildren
of American Korean War Servicemembers at the Korean War Memorial in Yongsan on July 21. — U.S. Army photo by Dan Thompson
By Dan Thompson
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
SEOUL, Republic of Korea — In a show of
solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the wake of
the Cheonan sinking, America’s top diplomat and
defense chief joined their Korean counterparts at the
Korea War Memorial adjacent to Garrison Yongsan
July 21 for a troop review.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of
Defense Robert Gates joined South Korean Foreign
Minister Yu Myung-hwan and Defense Minister
Kim Tae-young at the memorial following a visit to
Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone northeast of
Seoul.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike
Mullen and U.S. Ambassador to Korea Kathleen
Stephens were also in attendance at the pass and
review as USAG Yongsan community members
looked on.
Grandchildren of U.S. Servicemembers who served
in the Korean War were also in attendance as guests
of the Republic of Korea and had a spontaneous
opportunity to meet Clinton and Gates after the
event.
“We are touring the significant Korean War sites
and just happened to be here when we found out
Clinton and Gates were coming today,” said tour
organizer Bill McCulloch of Military Historical Tours.
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“We were just invited to stay for the event and meet
them both.”
Clinton and Gates’ staffers quickly arranged an
unscripted photo opportunity with the American
youths, who were visibly excited to meet the two
foreign policy and defense chiefs.
Yongsan community members also had an
opportunity to meet Clinton.
“We randomly got to meet and shake hands with
Clinton,” said Yongsan Facebook Fan Tami Stout
Richter.
“The ceremony was great and all the people working
as security for the event were fantastic, very courteous
and helpful,” Yongsan Facebook Fan Jennifer Aloisi
said. “My kids and I had a great time!”
Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. Bill Huber said
that the event was one of the reasons why Yongsan is
a great place to live.
“It is truly great that living here at Yongsan gives us
an opportunity to see our government’s leaders up
close and in action even though we are thousands of
miles away from the States,” Huber said. “I encourage
all of our community members to attend events like
these when they are available.”
Clinton continued on to Hanoi, Vietnam for the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ Regional
Forum before returning to the U.S. for her daughter A Korean traditional color guard participates in the welcoming ceremony at the
Chelsea’s wedding on July 31, according to the New Korean War Memorial adjacent to Garrison yongsan July 21. — U.S. Army photo
York Times. by Dan Thompson
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News & Notes
Walker Center Reservations
Reservations are required to stay at the
Walker Center. Please email walkercenter@
korea.army.mil for the required reservation
form.
Become a Facebook Fan
The American Red Cross at USAG Yongsan
now has its own Facebook page. Become a
fan today and learn about upcoming events,
find volunteer opportunities, view photos, and
post your own comments. Just search for
“American Red Cross USAG Yongsan”.
Healthcare Advisory Council
Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of every
month to discuss how we can improve health
care. The meeting is held at Brian Allgood
Army Community Hospital Command
Conference Room. For information, call
737-3045.
Bowling Laser Light Show
The show is on Friday, 9:30 p.m. - midnight
and Saturday, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. with live DJ on
Saturday at Yongsan Lanes. For information,
call 723-7830.
Free Spinning Bike Classes
The classes are on Tuesday-Thursday, 6 a.m.
and Monday-Thursday, 5:15 p.m. at Collier
Field House. For information, call 738-8608.
Free Yoga Classes
The classes are on Tuesday and Thursday -
8:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m. at Collier Field House/
Hannam Gym, Saturday - 9 a.m. at Collier
Field House, and Monday and Wednesday -
Yongsan’s kids experience culture and more with Camp Adventure
By Pvt. Hong Moo-sun
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — With restless
hearts and excited voices, more than 50
Child, Youth and School Services children
from third grade to fifth grade went on a
field trip to Korean Folk Village, July 7.
Camp Adventure, a program run by
the University of Northern Iowa, sends
American college students to American
military bases around the world where they
run summer camps. Visiting the Korean
Folk Village is part of the Camp Adventure
program. Participants go on a different field
trip every week.
Camp Adventure dates back to 1985 when
it was a pilot project at the University of
Oregon. Korea was the first country that
hosted Camp Adventure back then, with
pilot camps at Yongsan, Daegu and Busan.
Now, hundreds of students from more
than 80 colleges spend their summers with
Child, Youth, and School Services children of the Camp Adventure program enjoy their time sightseeing
children at military installations and U.S. traditional houses at the Korean Folk Village July 7. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Hong Moo-sun
embassies.
Children were divided into two groups; Korean Folk Village before. So today we of American. People who are working here
orange group and blue group. Each group of are just exploring little bit; like we saw should be proud of themselves because a lot
children not only had fun at the amusement traditional houses of Jeju Island,” said of American people are coming here to see
facilities zone, but also learned a lot from Camp Adventure counselor Ally Mendon. real Korea,” said Seoul American Elementary
traditional houses and living culture. “Kids live here but they don’t get to see the School third-grader Su Brooks.
Children especially enjoyed their time at history a lot. It’s exciting for them to see For more information about the Camp
the haunted house and swing site. the history.” Adventure program, contact School-Age
“A lot of kids have already come to the “I feel like I’m more like Korean instead Services at 738-4707.

K-16 Air Base hosts Summer Fun Festival

6 p.m. at Hannam Gym. For information, call
736-4588.

Free Pilate Classes

The classes are on every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Trent
Gym. For information, call 724-8466.

SAS Open Recreation

Open Recreation for only 1st-5th Graders
will be held the first Saturday of each month
at SAS, Bldg. 4211. For information, call
738-3051.

Club Beyond
Club Beyond meets every Tuesday night
from 6:30-8 p.m. in the South Post Chapel.
The club is for students in 6th-12th grade.
For information, call 010-5797-0631.

Live D.J. Night

The live D.J. night with Jazz and Old
School Music is on every Thursday, 8 p.m.
- 11 p.m. and Friday, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Main
Post Club. For information, call 723-8785.

Tricare Online
Beneficiaries living in Korea should verify
their enrollment in TRICARE Overseas
Program Prime. Log onto www.tricareonline.
com. For information, call 736-7236.

Protect Your Teen from Rx Drug Abuse
According to an annual survey by the
Partnership for a Drug Free America,
one in five teens has abused prescription
medication, and one in ten has abused
over-the-counter cough medication. Need
advice about a teen who may already
be abusing meds? Call the Adolescent
Substance Abuse Counseling Services for
confidential advice at 738-4579.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG Yongsan Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan
Saegokdong Cultural Center shows Korean traditional performance “Wha Kwan Mu” during Summer Fun Festival at K-16 Air Base, July 16. — U.S. Army
photo by Pvt. Hong Moo-sun
By Pvt. Hong Moo-sun
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — K-16 Air
Base hosted its annual Summer Fun Festival
treating nearly 500 community members to
special entertainment, lots of fun and games
for children, July 16.
“I want to thank you for coming out. It
may rain, but we are not just stopping,” 2-2
Assault Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Erik
Gilbert said. “There are lots of performers
who come to show us all Korean culture.
There are really great performances today.
You’ll be missing out if you don’t stay
around.”
The day kicked off with cake cutting
ceremony. U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan
Commander Col. William Huber, Deputy
Garrison Commander Paul Cramer,
Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Brewster,
Sungnam City Head office commander
Man-yun Kim and President of Sungnam
Ilwha Football Club Gyu-nam Park assisted
in cutting the cake.
“Garrison Yongsan and the Installation
Management Community supports all
Soldiers, Families and Army Civilians with
quality programs and safe communities
that meet their needs,” said Garrison
Commander Col. Bill Huber. “We are
keeping our promise to make Yongsan
a place where community members can
thrive.”
— See K-16, Page 12 —
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Seoul, Yongsan Fire Departments train for HAZMAT

For a Better
Garrison
By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs

If you could have any service or facility that is not currently

offered on Yongsan, what would it be and why? The Gar-
rison wants to know! Find out what more than 3,600 Yong-
san community members are talking about by becoming a
USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.com/youryong-
san! (Comments are kept in their original form)

Liliana Arleen
Facebook Fan

More restaurants and stores, the current restau-

rants we have now are so limited. The main food
court is very small for such a big based. There is not
too many options for fast food restaurants to choose
on post. You should add more restaurants, maybe
a Chili’s like in Osan or an Applebee’s. Something
different! As for stores the only option we have is the
main PX and the Gallery and those are very limited
as well.
Joe Rivera
Facebook Fan
Yongsan Fire Emergency Services in conjunction with Seoul City Fire Department conduct HAZMAT decontamination training at Yongsan
for an upcoming Force Protection Exercise, July 22. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rick Canfield
By Spc. Rick Canfield Garrison Yongsan, Fire Emergency Services. “What we
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs are trying to do is branch out and use our relationship
to integrate them more into the specialized fields such as
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan Fire Department HAZMAT. HAZMAT is a very manpower intensive activity,
looks to the city of Seoul for colaboration to provide and we need the extra help. By bringing them in, that gives
manpower for Hazardous Materials Operation (HAZMAT). us a very large resource we can dip into.”
Seoul City Fire Department and YFD worked closely Repetitive training leaves no room for error. “Garrison
together in preparation for HAZMAT situations through Yongsan proactively and aggressively ensures a safe and secure
specific situational training, July 22. workplace and home for Soldiers, Families, and Civilians
“Improving relations and laying the ground work to by making safety everyone’s responsibility,” said Garrison
integrate the Seoul City Fire Department into our HAZMAT Commander Col. Bill Huber.
Response Team is what we hope to accomplish,” explained
Deputy Fire Chief Brad Bowling, United States Army — See HAZMAT, Page 12 —

A coin operated pressure washer car wash and a 24

hour gas station now that the curfew has been lifted.
Down and dirty at Boryeong Mud Festival
Leza Eason
Kotich
Facebook Fan

Actually an indoor family fun center with an indoor

playground, cafe, pingpong and pool tables, video
game station, rock climbing wall, putt putt and a work
out area situated so you can see the playground.

Stephen
Basham
Facebook Fan

A gym with boxing gears and an indoor track. I know

there is a shift for more hand to hand combat/com-
batives in the military, so a boxing/combatives area
in the Collier or Trent gym would be a great addition. The 13th Boryeong Mud Festival was held from July 17 to 25 at Daecheon Beach. The photo was posted on July 22. —
And with boxing, comes lots of running, so an indoor Courtesy photo by Patricia Hurtado Shea
track that can be used during winter months, instead
of treadmills. See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photos to our page with a
quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and we’ll see you in the paper. - Your Yongsan PAO team
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Garrison leaders emphasize the

strength of ROK-US Alliance

YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. and Korean Soldiers throughout the

Yongsan Garrison participated in the 16th semi-annual New Horizon’s Training
Day at South Post Chapel July 15.
New horizon’s Training Day is a Korea-wide assembly designed to provide
a review of safety issues, cultural awareness, and conduct responsibility.
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander Col. William Huber encouraged
Soldiers to be more active in learning about Korea during his opening
remarks.
“You collectively Soldiers and KATUSAs are serving together in the manner
that you are filling the shoes of previous generation,” Huber said. “You are
carrying on the tradition of 60 years that has built a very strong alliance. New
Horizon’s Training is an opportunity for you to learn about the multicultural
environment that you live in and how to take advantage of that environment
and your tour here in Korea.” — U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Hong Moo-sun

K-16 from Page 10

After cake cutting ceremony, K-16 and
Sungnam Ilwha FC had a cooperation
signing ceremony. Sungnam Ilwha FC is an
Asian pro league best team, winning Korean
league Championship seven times.
The festival also provided an afternoon
of carnival-like entertainment to include
Korean traditional performance Samulnori
and Wha Kwan Mu, sports dance,
cheerleading, Taekwondo, information
and food booths, and games for youth and
adults. The contestants in hula hoop contest
brought plenty of cheers and jeers from the
crowd. A softball tournament also took place
at the softball field.
After the performances, Gilbert presented
certificates of appreciation to the Korean
performers.
“Our company was part of the softball
game, so I came here to support it,” said Sgt.
Justin Stickney, Tango Security Force. “Food
was really good and all the shows were great.
It’s pretty good to see some other cultures
around here.”

HAZMAT from Page 11

5,000 SCFD personnel work just outside
the gates of Yongsan and have been actively
training with YFD. The HAZMAT training
is performed in preparation of an upcoming
Force Protection Exercise stated Bowling.
The SCFD seemed eager as they
demonstrated decontamination techniques.
“The guys outside the gate are every bit as
professional as any fire department in the
U.S. and they are always willing to come in
and help us. That’s a huge force multiplier,”
said Assistant Fire Chief of Training, Harold
Persons, USAG-Y Fire Emergency Services.
“Glad to have them aboard.”
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America,

by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim July 27, 2010, as National Korean War Veterans Armistice
Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities that honor our distinguished Korean War veterans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in
the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of
America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
BARACK OBAMA
Expired Visa, Korea announces amnesty program
For persons that have let their Visa expire, the Korean Ministry of Justice has a limited
time frame program, to exempt them from fines and the customary re-entry ban.
The Korean Immigration Office will not impose penalties on foreigners, based on the
history of an illegal presence in Korea, if they voluntarily leave and apply for a new visa
on their return to Korea. The deadline for the program is Aug. 31, 2010.
Offenders who are discovered by the authorities will face fines, deportation and a ban
on re-entry. For more information call the Retirement Services Office at 730-4133.
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Korean War Armistice commemorated
By Walter T. Ham IV
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
PANMUNJOM — While celebrating the
57th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice
here at the truce village where it was signed July
27, the top United Nations commander called
on North Korea to abide by the agreement and
cease all provocations.
“I call on North Korea to live up to the
terms of the armistice and to cease all acts of
provocation,” said U.S. Army Gen. Walter
L. Sharp, commander of United Nations
Command, Combined Forces Command
and U.S. Forces Korea.
United Nations Command and Neutral
Nations Supervisory Commission officials
held the ceremony inside the NNSC
Conference Room, a building that sits
astride the border that separates the two
Koreas. Outside of the conference room,
North Korean Soldiers looked through the
Act locally to improve schools, education leader says
By Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Progress is being
made at the national and state levels for broad
improvements in the public education of
military children, but parents still should be
involved at the local level to affect change the
most, the head of the Military Child Education
Coalition said.
“With great relationships, positive
connections, and enthusiasm for working in
the local community, when parents are engaged
and involved, then you’re sure the voice of the
military child is heard,” Mary Keller said in an
interview with American Forces Press Service
today.
Keller, who holds a doctorate in education,
detailed initiatives outlined by James H.
Shelton III, an assistant deputy secretary at
the Education Department, who spoke at the
coalition’s 12th annual conference held July
23 in National Harbor, Md. Those initiatives
Family Matters Blog: Leaders discuss Military kids’ needs
By Heather Forsgren Weaver
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Heather Forsgren
Weaver, a colleague at American Forces Press
Service, is a regular contributor to Family
Matters. Heather’s been heavily involved in this
blog from the start. She edits, helps write and
posts content on a daily basis.
In this blog, Heather writes about the
messages of Dr. Jill Biden and top military
leaders to the Military Child Education
Coalition’s 12 annual conference in suburban
Maryland.
Dr. Biden, Leaders Focus on Education
Needs of Military Kids
Even before Sept. 11, 2001, and the resulting
military conflicts, the departments of Defense
and Education began meeting annually to
discuss the needs of military children. Now with
about 2 million children having experienced
a parent’s deployment and 600,000 Army
children and countless others from the other
services currently separated from a deployed
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windows and took pictures near the Military
Demarcation Line.
Calling the deadly torpedo attack on
ROK Navy Corvette Cheonan a violation
of the armistice, Sharp encouraged the
international community to work together
to persuade North Korea to chart a new
course.
“The tragic and unprovoked attack on the
Cheonan earlier this year is the latest in the
long series of North Korean provocations,”
said Sharp.
“I ask all countries and especially China
to work with us in responding to the north’s
provocations,” said Sharp. “We desire all
nations’ cooperation in addressing North
Korea’s aggressive behavior, and we ask them
to assist in convincing North Korea that its
path to security and prosperity lies in the
cessation of its provocative behavior, better
relations with its neighbors and complete,
irreversible de-nuclearization.”
include the department’s push for all states to
adopt common standards in core subjects, and
improving how states measure the education data
of military children.
Shelton, who grew up with a Marine Corps
father, said military children especially would
benefit from common standards so they know
what is expected from year-to-year, and so that
all their credits are accepted when they move
into new school districts. So far, 35 states have
signed onto the Common Core Standards
compact, he said.
Improving data collection and tracking also
is important, Shelton said, because officials
currently can track only the progress of military
children at the district level, rather than by
schools or individuals.
The coalition has endorsed both initiatives,
Keller said, noting that more than 80 percent
of military children attend public schools in
the United States. The initiatives are part of the
Education Department’s annual reauthorization
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
parent, this year’s conference held in nearby
Maryland last week brought out some heavy
hitters.
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President
Joe Biden, headlined the last day of the
conference.
Dr. Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama
frequently visit military installations. During
these visits they often hear about the important
role schools play in their children’s lives and the
challenge of changing schools due to relocations,
Dr. Biden told the conference.
Lisa Daniel wrote about Dr. Biden’s speech
to the Military Child Education Coalition’s 12
annual conference in her American Forces Press
Service article, “Dr. Biden: Military Children
Deserve America’s Support.”
Teachers and other school staff need to be
able to identify military children and need to
be trained to help them, Biden said.
Biden said she has not been able to stop
thinking about a little girl a U.S. Army general
in Iraq told her about when she visited there
with the vice president over the Fourth of
Gen. Walter L. Sharp speaks at the armistice commemoration ceremony July 27 at Panmunjom.
— U.S. Army photo Staff. Sgt. Nicholas Salcido
The Korean War Armistice was signed
on July 27, 1953, and it has never been
replaced with a permanent peace treaty. The
[known as No Child Left Behind in the Bush
administration], but also are included in the
Common Core Standards compact, she said.
Defense Department Education Activity
schools do a good job of tracking students, but
this accounts for fewer than 8 percent of military
children, mostly at the elementary level, Keller
said. Under new tracking initiatives, states are
being asked to include military as a data-point
area on school questionnaires, she said, along
with gender, age, race, special education, gifted,
and other areas.
While the federal initiatives and state
responses are encouraging, Keller said, the
public education system has become increasingly
complex with layers of approvals needed before
change trickles down to students.
“Signing onto the compact is just the start,”
she said. “We’ve crossed a huge hurdle. But a
gazillion other things need to happen. People
have to be a little patient on this.”
Meanwhile, Keller said, the best thing parents
can do to improve their children’s education is
July weekend. A little girl in his six-year-old
daughter’s class burst into tears at a recent
school concert when the band began playing
“Ave Maria” because, as the girl explained to
her teacher, that song was played at her father’s
funeral after he was killed in Iraq.
Dr. Biden wasn’t the only leader to address
the conference. Leaders from all of the military
services participated on a panel.
As Daniel described in a second American
Forces Press Services article, “Service Chiefs
Gather to Address Children’s Conference,” the
military leaders took turns describing their own
experiences raising military children and, in
some cases, being raised as military children.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey,
Jr., attended four high schools in three countries,
he said. His mother told all of her children to
“make the best of it” whenever they had to move
but all of those high schools were a challenge,
he said.
Marine Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright,
vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said
he had to get used to being unpopular each time
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armistice agreement established the truce
village in Panmumjom where the ceremony
was held.
to be active in their local schools. “It makes a
difference going to school board meetings, it
makes a difference to go to PTA meetings,” she
said. “You don’t have to wait around for dramatic
actions to make a difference at the local level.”
Like others who spoke at last week’s
conference, Keller highlighted what may be the
most-important factor for educating military
children – and all children for that matter – is
for parents to take an interest in their children’s
schools and education. And that, she said, is an
area where military children come out ahead.
Seeing their parents volunteer and developing
an understanding for how goals are met through
collaboration set the stage for future success,
she added.
“We know that military children are from
families who care deeply about education,”
Keller said. The first predictor of a person’s future
readiness for work or college, she noted, is having
a parent communicate that vision.
“The military community, overall, is wildly
ahead on those core values,” Keller said.
he moved his family. Today, he said, his grown
daughters are appreciative of their military
upbringing, but some years were hard.
“It wasn’t really about academics those first
few days” after a move, Cartwright said. “It was
about the girls’ ability to make friends, or not.
It’s not about the ‘who, what, where, when and
why’ – it’s about assimilating.”
Sometimes where families live can
have a negative impact on their children’s
education.
Navy Adm. Gary Roughead, chief of naval
operations, said he is concerned that many
places Navy families are stationed are in urban
districts with challenged school systems.
On the other hand, National Guard and
Coast Guard families often live away from
military installations and all of those support
programs, said Coast Guard Vice Adm. John
P. Currier, chief of staff of the Coast Guard,
and Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III of the Air
National Guard.
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services

Collective Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 10 a.m. Stanley Chapel Contemporary Sunday 9:30 a.m. South Post Chapel 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Gospel 12:15 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Gospel Sunday 12:15 a.m. South Post Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Church of Christ 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel KATUSA Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Casey United Pentecostal Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel KATUSA
12:30 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Korean Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
COGIC KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services
Seventh-Day Adventist Catholic Services Mass
KATUSA Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Casey Memorial Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey Chapel
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel
Nondenominational
Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel spectrum of operations from armistice to war.

Jewish Jewish Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Friday 6:30 p.m. West Casey Chapel Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
for helpful links and information

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

USAG Yongsan Chaplains USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud Chaplains USAG Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 753-7274 sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169 milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores: Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 753-7042 alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6016 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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Great ways Yongsan community members suggest to beat the heat!

Steven P. Flemister Jr. looks down the Han River from the sky from his Blackhawks helicopter. It was taken Nov. 21, 2008 and posted July 22. — Courtesy photo by Steven P. Flemister Jr.

Jennifer Lucia and her family visit the Han River July 21. Han River provides not only an amazing bike
ride course but a great escape with cooling winds and a refreshing environment, including incredible
sunsets. The Han River also provides aquatic leisure sports such as wind surfing, water skiing, yachting
and jet skiing. (left) - Courtesy photo by Holly Jennifer Lucia; Chalica Pack has a great time with her
family in the fountains located at Park Tower Apartments outside Gate 17 July 20. Pack encourages
playing in the fountains as the best way to beat the heat. (top) - Courtesy photo by Chalica Pack
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Gates Shares Common Experiences, Vision With Scouts
By Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary
Robert M. Gates today shared his personal
experiences and passion for Boy Scouting with
tens of thousands of Scouts and their families
gathered for the 100th anniversary celebration
of the Boy Scouts of America.
“Scouting has been a big part of my life and
my family’s life,” Gates told an estimated crowd
of 45,000 gathered on 12,000 acres on Fort
A.P. Hill, Va., as part of the annual National
Scout Jamboree.
Gates, an Eagle Scout who has served on the
National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts and
is past president of the National Eagle Scout
Association, shared his experiences growing up
as a Boy Scout, earning scouting’s top rank 52
years ago, and being involved in his son’s Boy
Scout troop. Even after serving eight presidents
and years of working with world leaders, the
secretary said, his memories of his Scout leaders
are just as memorable.
Noting that their lives were “a bit unusual,”
Gates told of going on a father-son camping trip
when he was CIA director. “A hundred yards
from our encampment were three, large black
vans, a satellite dish, and a number of armed
security officers surrounding the campsite,” he
said. “Now there’s a challenge no Scoutmaster
could have anticipated.”
Gates told the Scouts he was speaking to
them “as a leader from one generation talking
with the leaders of the next generation,” and said
he was like most of them when he achieved the
rank of Eagle Scout at age 15.
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“I wasn’t a straight-A student, nor was I a
particularly good athlete,” he said. “I wasn’t
really a student leader.” When he arrived in
Washington, D.C., at age 22 to begin work
at the CIA, he said, “I could fit everything I
owned into the back seat of my car. I had no
connections and I didn’t know a soul.”
Earning the Eagle Scout’s badge was “the
only thing I had done in my life that led me
to think that I could make a difference; that I
could be a leader,” he said to applause. “It was
the first thing I had done that told me I might
be different because I had worked harder, was
more determined, more goal-oriented, more
persistent than most others.”
The secretary told the Scouts some of
them will go on to be leaders in industry,
the government and the military. But most
importantly, he said, scouting has set them
on the path to “becoming a man of integrity
and decency, a man of moral courage, a man
unafraid of hard work, a man of strong character U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses an audience of more than 45,000 scouts
– the kind of person who built this country during the Boy Scouts of America 2010 National Scout Jamboree on Fort AP Hill, Va., July 28,
and made it the greatest democracy and the 2010. The massive group of boy scouts from all across America came to the 12,000 acre site for
greatest economic powerhouse in the history 10 days to celebrate the Boy Scouts centennial. — DoD photo by Cherie Cullen
of the world.
“A scout is marked for life as an example of Scout. or the many kinds of power without regard to
what a boy and man can be and should be,” he “We live in an America today where the what is right or true or decent.
continued. “You are role models.” young are increasingly physically unfit and “I am here today because I believe in the
In the past 100 years, Gates said, there has society as a whole languishes in ignoble moral extraordinary power of scouting to be a force for
been no better program for preparing future ease,” he said. “But not in scouting.” good in a community and in the lives of its boys
leaders than the Boy Scouts. “The fate of our There are too many places in American and young men,” he continued. “As I look out
nation in the years to come and the future of life today without the Boy Scouting values at all of you, I see the legacy of scouting: a new
the world itself depend on the kind of people we of self-reliance, self-control, honor, integrity generation of worthy leaders. ...With leaders
modern Americans prove to be,” he said. and morality, Gates said. “From Wall Street to such as you, America will continue to be the
The secretary acknowledged that much has Washington to our hometowns,” he said, “in all beacon of hope and decency and justice for the
changed in the 50 years since he was a Boy our lives there are people who seek after riches rest of the world.”
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Summer Hires gain valuable work experience
By Jessica Ryan
Photos by Lee Hye-young
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Fifty-
three high school and college students,
ranging from ages 14 to 22, participated
“My favorite part was working at the circulation
desk and getting to know people. What I’m
going to take away is getting experience and
knowing what a real world job is like.” – Joseph
Torres, worked at the USAG Humphreys
Library
“My favorite part is getting to see what
grownups are talking about. Basically what I
do is review the contracts and regulations with
the Army and summarize it. It gives you an idea
of what is going on in the government.” – Lais
Lima, Internal Review
iWatch: Army’s 21st century neighborhood watch program
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
With August recognized as Antiterrorism
Awareness Month, the Army is promoting
iWatch, a modern version of neighborhood
watch, designed to encourage and train
communities to become extensions of the
service’s overall force-protection plan.
The program empowers every member
of the Army community with protecting
places where they live, work and play by
in the 2010 Summer Hire program here.
This program allows students to gain real
world experience by working with different
organizations within the garrison.
Among those organizations that
participated are: Family and Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation, Safety Office,
“It’s a good experience to be able to learn the
different types of ranks and the difference in all
the work. I’m going to take away learning how
everything is set up and how it runs.” – Lexy
Moreno, Command Group
“I like everybody that works here [at Outdoor
Recreation], my surroundings, the trips, getting
customer service experience, and it’s flexible
with my school schedule.” – Justin Brown,
Outdoor Recreation
being a sensor to help identify and prevent
terrorist acts. The program points out
which avenues exist to report suspicious
behavior or activities and to be aware of
one’s surroundings.
Additional iWatch information,
including a video, can be found on the
USAG Humphreys website at http://
humphreys.korea.army.mil/iWatch, as well
as the Army’s Antiterrorism Enterprise
Page on AKO, www.us.army.mil/suite/
page/605757.
Public Works, Internal Review, Human
Resources, Logistics, Emergency Services,
Public Affairs, Command Group, Civilian
Personal Advisory Center and various
mission units.
The high school-aged students worked
either the first session (June 21 to July 16)
“My favorite part is going on trips with the kids,
feeling what being a parent is like, and taking
responsibility. I learned that being a parent
is pretty hard. Keeping track of kids is a big
responsibility.” – Avantae Jackson, Child, Youth
and School Services
“My favorite part is hanging out with the
children. What I’m going to take away from the
experience is work ethic.” – Shelby Jone, Child
Development Center
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or the second session (July 19 to August
13) or both sessions, if the positions were
available. College students were permitted
to work throughout the summer.
Eight of the program participants shared
their experiences, favorite moments, and the
lessons they learned while working:
“I signed up because I thought it would be
pretty cool. My favorite part is getting to do
exercises with the firefighters. They do a lot of
PT (physical training), and I like that.” – John
Rinehart, Fire Department
“My favorite part is getting to know the kids. I
learned how to take care of the children, how
to discipline them when they do something bad,
and how to negotiate with them.” – Vivien Jung,
Child Development Center
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News & Notes

Focus Group Volunteers Needed
Volunteers, including Soldiers, Family Members
and civilians, are needed for the next Community
First focus groups, which will discuss services
provided at the USAG Humphreys Health Clinic.
These are not meant to be complaint sessions,
but a time and place to bring up issues that
can be resolved by the garrison commander or
issues that need to be forwarded through the
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) process. The
focus groups will meet Aug. 10, in the Super
Gym’s Room 124. Soldiers are needed for a
session from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., with civilians
and Family Members meeting from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information, or to volunteer, call 754-
8060.

HAS New Student Registration

School begins Aug. 30 and new Families at
Humphreys Garrison, who have not registered
their school-aged children at Humphreys
American School, should do so as soon as
possible. To register at HAS, see Ashley
Cenizal between the hours of 7 to 11 a.m. and
Noon to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday. She can
be contacted at 753-8894 or at ashley.cenizal@
pac.dodea.edu.

Theater Closed For Cleaning

There will be no movie Aug. 3 in the Post
Theater so that the annual seat cleaning can
be accomplished. Normal services will resume
Aug. 4. For more information, call 754-3411. Mommy & Me Tea
Red Cross Offers CPR Course a hit at Tommy D’s
The American Red Cross is offering an Adult,
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — About 60
Child and Infant CPR and First Aid class Aug. 3,
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This course combines
mothers and daughters turned out for the
lectures, demonstrations and video with Mommy & Me Tea Party, July 24, at Tommy
hands-on training and practice. Participants D’s. Besides refreshments and having
in this course learn to recognize and respond an old fashioned tea party, the adults
to emergencies including shock, cardiac and and children participated in games and
breathing emergencies for adults, children and activities. For the younger children, there
infants, heat and cold emergencies, sudden were several different games, including
illnesses and poisonings. The cost is $45. You (top) “Freeze Dance.” The mothers with
can register and pay for the course in Bldg. 752.
older daughters played a variation of “How
Call 753-7172 for questions.
Well Do You Know,” (bottom, left) which
Primary Voting Information provided some very interesting answers
Military and Overseas Voters, should submit their on both sides. — U.S. Army photos
ballot request for upcoming state primaries. by Steven Hoover
The following states will hold Primary Elections
on the date indicated:
Aug. 3: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri
Aug. 5: Tennessee
Aug. 10: Colorado, Connecticut
Aug. 17: Washington, Wyoming
Aug. 24: Alaska, Arizona, Florida
Aug. 28: Louisiana (1st Party Congressional)
Sept. 4: Guam
Sept. 11: Virgin Islands
All members of the U.S. Uniformed Services,
their Family Members and citizens residing
outside the U.S., who are residents from these
States and have not yet submitted a registration
and ballot request (FPCA) for the 2010 calendar
year, should do so as soon as possible. The
ballot application and instructions are available
at www.fvap.gov/FPCA.

USO Hosting Parody Music Contest

The Humphreys USO will host a Parody Music
Video Contest Aug. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the
USO. The contest is open to U.S. and KATUSA
Soldiers, Family Members and civilians. Videos
must be submitted by Aug. 9. The only rules are:
no nudity, profanity and keep the video under
five minutes in length. Videos will be judged by
the audience with prizes going to the winning
entry. For more information, call 753-6281.

We Want Your Stories!

We want to publish your stories and photos
in The Morning Calm Weekly. Call 754-6132
for more information or e-mail steve.hoover@
korea.army.mil.
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ASACS program combats summer boredom

By Jessica Ryan
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Summer can be a boring time for teenagers,
no matter where they live.
With all the free time, they sometimes
run out of ideas of things to do and become
restless.
To help combat summer boredom, the
Adolescent Substance Abuse and Counseling
Services (ASACS) here, offers two programs
this summer: Movies with a Message and, in
conjunction with the Middle School/Teen
Program, the “SpineChillers” Book Club.
The movies program, which is six
weeks long, with two weeks remaining,
provides weekly matinee screenings at
the Post Theater. ASACS selects a movie,
some recent, that have a powerful message.
The screening is followed by activities and
discussions.
“They are movies that have great big,
giant messages” Meg Long, the ASACS
counselor, said. “A lot of them (the movies)
focus on how to cope with things that most
people do not have to worry about coping
with in their lifetime.”
After the movie, the audience is invited
to participate in an activity related to the
film to jumpstart a discussion.
“When we showed ‘The Pursuit of
Happyness,’ we play a version of the ‘Would
You Rather’ game, which was played by the
main characters in the film,” Long said. “We
tried to get them (the teens) to see how our
choices influence our lives.”
The counselors hope that these activities
get teens to start thinking about their own
actions when they face difficult situations.
“A lot of times there are messages that
really stick with you,” Long said.
Another program offered by ASACS is
the “SpineChillers” Book Club. The reading
list includes both serious and light-hearted
books that deal with teen issues. The reading
list this summer includes “Speak,” by Laurie
Halse Anderson, “8th Grade Bites: the
Chronicles of Vladmir Tod,” by Heather
Brewer and “Thirteen Reasons Why,” by
Jay Asher.
“Since these books’ main characters are
teens, it is easy for the kids to identify,”
Long said. “They are able to recognize the
pain the characters are going through due to
bullying, not fitting in, or just the pressures
of being a teen.”
She hopes that these programs have a
positive impact on the teens. “I am trying
to get teens and preteens involved in more
positive social activities and have healthy
hobbies such as reading,” Long added.
The Movies with a Message program will
show “The Lovely Bones,” Aug. 4 and “The
Blindside,” on Aug. 11. The movies begin at
3:30 p.m. The “SpineChillers” Book Club
meets every Wednesday, from 2 to 3 p.m.
at the Teen Center.
For more information about these and
additional Adolescent Substance Abuse
and Counseling Services, contact Long at
753-3181.

‘Curiosity’ leads to sports internship at Super Gym

By Lee Hye-young
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — “I
started my internship because I was curious
about (what goes on inside) the U.S. Army
camp,” said Kim Hyeong-gyun, an intern
who spends his time working at the Super
Gym.
Kim, who goes by the English name
Neal, is a Health and Exercise Science
major at Namseoul University and is one of
the seven interns in the U.S. Forces Korea
Good Neighbor and Community Relations
program.
“I didn’t know that there were internships
(available) at the U.S. army camp. When I
saw an announcement about the internship
program, I wondered about Camp
Humphreys and American culture,” said
Kim. “I realized that the internship could
be a turning point in my life.”
Working in the Super Gym can be
difficult for an intern, because there are
many unexpected situations. Kim’s duties
Kim Hyeong-gyun, known as Neal to those at the Super Gym, makes sure a patron signs the
check-in sheet, to borrow sports equipment. — U.S. Army photo by Lee Hye-young
include managing different areas in the gym
and interacting with the customers.
In the issue room, the place where
customers pick up equipment, Kim cleans
the area, arranges towels and lends sports
equipment to patrons. He also works
at the front desk where he answers the
telephone, schedules reservations for the
gym’s conference rooms, and assists people
with gym registration and other services.
While working at the Super Gym, Kim
also had the opportunity to take online
Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
courses and get training certifications.
“He learned and took a lot of online
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
courses,” said Lonnie Herring, the USAG
Humphreys sports director. “There are at
least ten classes that he completed online
for MWR Orientation.”
The Super Gym staff has been overall
satisfied with Kim’s initiative and job
performance. “He is very knowledgeable
and is always trying to learn things. I like
his attitude,” said Herring.
After the internship program, Kim will
graduate from Namseoul University in
August. He hopes to work for a foreign
company in South Korea. He also wants to
work abroad and travel in the future.
“I got a better understanding about
MWR and sports. My internship is almost
done and I do not regret it. I did the
internship to the best of my ability,” said
Kim.

Personal trainer course provides staff certifications

By Jessica Ryan
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — A
two-week personal training course, used
to certify physical fitness professionals
throughout the peninsula, was taught
by the Cooper Institute, of Dallas, at the
Super Gym earlier this month.
The organization works with the
International Health, Racquet and
Sportsclub Association and fellow
members of the fitness industry to raise
the bar for organizations providing
personal trainer certification.
This class provided about 30 sports
staff members, from various U.S.
Army garrisons in South Korea, with
information regarding health practices,
nutrition and proper usage of gym
equipment. After completing the course,
the students either received certifications
or had theirs renewed.
During the classroom portion of the
training, Cooper Institute instructors
exercising.”
After the lecture period, Harper
instructed participants on how best to
use gym equipment during the circuit
training session. The circuit training
session alternated between aerobic and
strength training activities. Harper set up
stations where participants could practice
using the equipment and performing
different exercises.
“We found that these courses help
with assisting Soldiers to be fit for duty
and fit for life,” said Harper.
Randy Behr, the Family and Morale,
Michael Harper, a Cooper Institute fitness specialist, shows the class of about 30 fitness Welfare, and Recreation Sports, Fitness,
professional from around Korea one of the methods for proper equipment usage during exercise. and Aquatics director at USAG Red
After completion of the two-week course, students were certified as physical fitness trainers. — Cloud, noted that the course helped his
U.S. Army photo by Lee Hye-young staff bond.
educated attendees about the human Participants found the course was very “For my staff, (this training) is going
body, nutrition, and equipment usage. The informative. to give them a comfort level that they will
course is designed to teach students about “I learned about the basic structure of actually get in the gym with U.S. Soldiers
the scientific background and hands-on my body, and how we can burn our energy,” and civilians,” he said. “It’s a good course.
application of fitness components, according said Linda Yoon, the Yongsan Garrison We’re happy that the Department of
to Michael Harper, one of the Cooper swimming pool manager. “I also learned Defense sponsors it and we have qualified
Institute fitness specialists. better ways to warm up and stretch after instructors to come in and help out.”
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Franklin Covey training helps USAG Daegu
staffers in prioritizing their daily schedules
By Mary Grimes
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — Key
leadership and staff from Daegu Garrison
and Area IV participated in Franklin
Covey Time Management training July 9,
in the Camp Walker Chapel Annex. The
day-long training was provided by Patricia
T. Tucker, Director, Maj. Gen. Robert
M. Joyce Family and MWR Academy,
Alexandria, Va., as part of a Korea-wide
training effort aimed at heightening key
leader awareness and the reinforcing of
Franklin Covey Time Management for
IMCOM-K U.S. Army Garrisons.
Ken Edland, Plans, Analysis and
Integration Office Lead Management and
Programs Analyst, and ACOE Program
Manager for USAG Daegu, was among
those attending the training. Asked if he
thought it was worthwhile he said, “The
Covey training, I think, is definitely good
training for all leaders and managers within
the USAG workforce. The least of what it
will do is act as a refresher for everyone to
manage and prioritize their workload.”
Learning to plan and prioritize schedules and workload requirements are central to the Franklin Covey big rocks for the week. An important thing to just like to thank you for the opportunity to
training concept. — U.S. Army Photo by Mary Grimes
USO committed to bringing a little bit of
home to U.S. personnel serving in Daegu
By Mary Grimes and Kim See-un
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — The Camp
Walker USO is under new management,
and is already showing signs of its
determination to keep the iconic name
and services available to the sprawling
Daegu and Area IV community.
According to Loleta Butler, the new
Director of the Camp Walker facility, the
United Service Organization is no stranger
to military personnel and DoD officials.
She said, “USO has been around for nearly
70 years. That’s a pretty impressive track
record for any agency or organization. For
many of us, USO is a household word.
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Patricia T. Tucker, Ed.D., Director, Maj. Gen. Robert M. Joyce Family and MWR Academy, in Alexandria, Va., takes staff personnel from USAG Daegu Headquarters
through a Franklin Covey Training session during her July 9 visit to Area IV. — U.S. Army Photo by Mary Grimes
For Marleen Rosalie, Chief, Administrative you don’t know the importance of organizing about what really is a priority.”
Services Division, USAG Daegu, the Covey your office workload, then something like Referring to the training as time well
training was a great reminder of the need this training would not be helpful. On spent, Edland said, “I manage my personal
to schedule and stand by your plan. “Many the contrary -- I think that what the Covey calendar, and my ‘to do list’ is updated daily.
would say that at this stage in their career, if training does is not only remind you of the I actually enjoy the academic perspective on
importance of prioritizing, but it makes you how to properly manage and prioritize your
look at what it is you’re maybe not doing, time in the midst of handling persistent
then redirects your time so that you are workloads within the organization. I’d say the
more effective in the managing of your daily Covey training is definitely worthwhile.”
schedule or workload, she said” Asked what she thought of the training
Addressing the training group, Tucker in Korea, Tucker said, “It was a wonderful
said, “In planning weekly, the first thing you experience to provide the Covey training
need to do is review your roles. What you’re ‘Focus: Achieving Your Highest Priorities’
going to do is sharpen your saw, and then in Korea. The professional team in Daegu
take a look at your weekly compass. From currently provides outstanding service to
there you look at what roles are going to be Soldiers and families, and already lead the
critical for you in the next 10 days. way in establishing and executing professional
“It’s all about prioritizing and organizing goals. This training is designed to reinforce
your schedule. Once you’ve identified your some existing skills and provide tools for the
roles and sharpened your saw, it’s then time to same focus on achieving personal long term
put in the big rocks. Your big rocks are nothing and short term goals. This training supports
more than the most important things that you the focus of General Lynch, the ‘Family
do in your role during the course of that week. General,’ in assisting us with determining
All you’re doing is saying these are my critical our priorities and living a life of value. I’d
remember is that you must be brutally honest share this training with you.”
It’s something that we grew up with, and
it’s something that across the services, we
knew we could depend on. I’m hoping
to help keep that tradition alive and well
throughout Area IV.”
Echoing similar sentiments, Kristen
Epstein, Programs Coordinator for the
Camp Walker USO, added that the USO
offers a variety of programs for Soldiers,
family members, and even the local
community. “USO has a host of programs
and many of them have been around for
quite some time. One such program is the
United through Reading Program. This
program allows a service member to come
— See USO on Page 27— USO Director Loleta Butler dedicates much of her day planning and organizing upcoming events for
Daegu and Area IV. — U.S. Army Photo by Kim See-un
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t News & Notes
Camp Henry’s Gate 1 is open
It will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Monday-Friday, and closed weekends
and holidays. Note that the Victory
Field gate is closed.
Lotte Amusement Park Adventure
Camp Carroll CAC. Aug. 14, 8 a.m.
(CW) & 9 a.m. (CC). $10 transportation
fee for all ages. Bring Korean money
for entrance fee, etc. Call 765-8325 for
more information.
Beach Trip to Chil-Po
Aug. 7, 8 a.m. (CC) & 9 a.m. (CW).
$10 per person (kids 10 and under:
$5). Bring a lunch sack. Camping
equipment is available at the CAC.
Registration deadline: Aug. 4. Call 764-
4123 for more information.
New Army Suicide Prevention
Program Website
Army Suicide Prevention Program has
adopted the website domain name www.
preventsuicide.army.mil. This initiative
is part of the Army’s continued efforts
to assist anyone seeking information
on suicide prevention training, policy,
strategy, and resources, or to find
links to other agencies that offer
assistance.
Matting & Framing Class
Instruction will be provided by the Arts
& Crafts Center staff upon request and
during normal operation hours. Pre-
registration is required. Call 764-5692
for more information.
USAG Daegu BOSS Love and Hope
Orphanage
Aug. 20, Camp Carroll CAC. BOSS
Soldiers will then deliver donations to
the Love and Hope Orphanage. Camp
Carroll Unit Donation Competition. All
ages from 0-18 to disabled elders.
Donations may include but are not
limited to toys, diapers, clothing,
blankets, formula, etc. Please bring
all donations to the Camp Carroll
Community Center by Aug. 15. POC
is at 010-2417-5987.
Jonny Zavant
Camp Walker Hilltop Club Aug. 10, 8
p.m.. Camp Carroll Hideaway Club
August 11, 7 p.m.
Storage Container for rent at
Camp Carroll
Too much stuff in your house? Need a
place to store all that extra furniture?
Call the Camp Carroll Community
Center at 765-8325
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Summertime has Daegu American teens
seeking something to do while in the Gu
By Destiny Post, Summer Hire
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — Someone once
said that people don’t notice if it’s winter or
summer –if they’re happy. So, in attempt to
find out just what the teens around USAG
Daegu are thinking about the weather—
especially the free time and summer, this
reporter decided to simply ask. So, here goes.
Have you ever wondered what teens do
for the summer in the Gu? That’s Daegu, of
course. Well, if you want an honest answer,
you can almost always rely on a teenager to
not hold back. Needless to say, their responses
ranged from hanging out on base to going
downtown. More importantly, however, is
what they do when they are at either location.
This is what a few of the Area IV teens out of
school for the summer, had to say.
For 16- year old Erica Conner, a resident
of Daegu for nearly eight years, the answer
was pretty simple. She said, “There’s not really
a specific place for teens on base. However,
there is the Teen Center on Camp Walker. I
wouldn’t say that it’s really for the teens, and
hardly any teen goes there because the setting
is really geared more toward little kids, and
you know that no teen wants to be around
little kids”.
From my inquiry, several teens shared
that since teens don’t go to the Teen Center,
most wind up at the CAC, the Gym, or the
PX. According to 15- year old Lee Wright, a
newcomer to Daegu and Area IV, teens don’t
Summer reading program opens door to a world of discovery
By Constance Dandridge, Summer Hire
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — There’s a
rhyme that goes “The more that you read,
the more things you will know. The more
that you learn, the more places you will go.”
For Daegu and Area IV children participating
in Camp Walker’s summer reading program
this may be a lyric that starts them off to a
lifetime of reading and learning.
Located across the street from the bowling
alley, the Camp Walker Library’s summer
reading program is now in full swing. Open
to children of all ages, the educational
program will run now through August 14.
According to Maredith Healey, librarian
Two Area IV children spend their time taking advantage of the Camp Walker library’s Summer
Reading Program. The program runs through August 14. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Jang
Bong-seok
seem to have much to do. “So far, we either
work at summer jobs, or go to the gym to play
basketball and workout. When I’m with other
teens that have lived here for a while, they say
they all just go downtown.”
So, with curiosity getting the best of this
reporter, the burning question became what
exactly is it that these teens do when they go
Area IV teens use their break time to discuss
summer in the Gu. — U.S. Army Photo by
Destiny Post
downtown? Seventeen year old Kymmetria
Mitchell, who has made Daegu her home for
the past year and a half didn’t hesitate with
her response. She said, “We go to the arcades,
shopping, and to the movies. However, if
you’re really, really brave, you get piercing or
in charge of Camp Walker’s reading
program, the rewards for reading are
invaluable. Healey said, “The reading
program is an incentive for children to
focus on reading over the summer.”
When explaining the idea behind the
program Healey said that it is organized
in a way that allows kids to read and
record their actual reading hours. After
successfully completing 10 hours of reading,
they then receive prizes. Hilly added that
they continue to receive prizes for every
additional 10 hours of reading.
Healey believes the reading program is a
great way for any child to spend their free
time. “This reading program is helpful in so
many ways. One huge way is that it helps
kids keep their brain active when they’re not
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tattoos done.”
It didn’t take 16-year old Maleah Pottscast
to chime in. “There’s nowhere to go on base,
so my friends and I go downtown, shop and
eat Korean food, she said.”
Well, from all accounts, it seems most
teens would rather be downtown than on base.
Nevertheless, there remains a simple fact we
can’t forget, and maybe Conner expressed it
best when she said, “Honestly you can’t even
say downtowns our favorite place, it’s the only
place to go. We aren’t allowed to drive off base
and if you want to leave the area you have to
take an early an inconvenient bus or go with
parents. Let’s be honest its summer time- who
wants to stay with your parents?
“The base doesn’t have to spend money
for us to go anywhere, they could hold stuff
right on base I wish they would have summer
dances, or barbeque’s just for teens. They could
even hold a mud festival on base or since it is
summer they could have a huge water fight,
water balloons, water guns, hoses, and stuff like
that but, it would be just for teens.”
The verdict’s out. It seems that as summer
comes to an end, more and more teens aren’t
really sad to see it go. Summer is supposed to
be fun, memorable, exciting, something teens
don’t want to end. The teens of Area IV have
clearly expressed their views about summer
in the “Gu.” They’ve certainly not been shy
about voicing their concerns, and it’s obvious
that they also realize that nothing changes
overnight. They are just hoping that their
opinions count.
A young reader appears lost in the pages of
her book of choice during a visit at the Camp
Walker Library. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc.
Jang Bong-seok
in school. Another great thing—especially
for parents to know is that we allow as many
kids that want to participate, to come in
and be a part of the program,” she said.
Wrapping up her discussion about the
summer reading program Healey said, “A
well read community is generally one with
more imagination. Children from such
environments tend to grow up to have
better critical thinking skills and a more
rounded viewpoint.”
Thanks to the Camp Walker summer
reading program, children throughout Daegu
and Area IV have a chance to discover, explore
the exciting world of books. Stop by the library
today and let your journey begin.
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in and pick out a book and we film him
using a suitable back-drop. After we’ve
done that, and he has completed reading
the book of his choice, we put the book
on tape and they can then create a message
to send to friends or family. This is a very
important program.
“It’s important because it links the
service member with their child at home.
The United through Reading Program
came about as a result of a number
of service members going off on year
deployments, with many of their children
being really young or just born. The
program represented an idea that would
assist the children in their challenge to get
through the absence of their parents—
while helping them to better adapt when
that parent returned home and they could
again see each other face-to-face. This
familiarity is intended to eliminate any
shock or surprise when the child is again
united with the parent. You can readily
see the value of this program. So, here at
Camp Walker, the program is available
and readily accessible any time of the day
or week,” said Epstein.
Butler said that it’s not only the Soldiers
and family members that benefit from the
USO, but the local community as well.
A volunteer program for local elementary
schools is just one example. The USO
director said, “It’s not only the services we
provide for our soldiers that the USO tries
to stay on top of, but we have a volunteer
program that embraces the Good Neighbor
concept, and reaches out to local elementary
schools from around the Daegu area.
USAG DAEGU
“This particular volunteer program is
intended to help bridge the relationship
between both the Korean and the American
community, and we are currently working
with two area schools, Namboo, and
Damyeong Elementar y Schools to
accomplish this. The USO initiated this
program two months ago and what we
do is have a group of soldiers that meet
at the USO, and we then drive over to
the elementary school where we teach
the young children English or we try
and support whatever the teacher might
suggest for that day. We like to try and
do different things so that we maintain
the interest and the excitement of the
children. So, we work closely with the
teachers and the school to come up with
an itinerary that we know will successfully
embrace the Good Neighbor concept.”
Butler said that when visiting the local
schools, the USO also supports other
activities. “There are a number of things
we do while at the schools. They include
playing American board games, and the
challenge for the Korean students is that
they are required to speak in English while
playing these games. It is not only great to
see them integrating into our culture, but
it’s also good to see our soldiers connecting
with their culture and the two just trying to
mesh. We’ve been successful in supporting
this Good Neighbor effort, and we’re
always looking for soldiers who might be
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interested in coming out and being a part of
this program. It’s good for soldiers and it’s
good for the Korean community because it
lets them know that we are here for them
too,” expressed Butler.
Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., the USO continues to seek ways
to better serve its customers. Personnel
from Camps Carroll, Henry and Walker
will find a little bit of home within the
walls of this historic service organization.
“We want our authorized community to
continue to use the USO facility, and we’re
always looking at ways to attract more and
more people.
“One of the things we have going on
weekly is Penny Wednesday. That’s when
you can come into the USO and for the
price of a mere penny, purchase a hotdog,
chips and a soda. You can’t beat that. We
also have the monthly Birthday Surprise
where you can come in during your
birthday month, and at the end of that
month, sign in and possibly win a birthday
surprise up to a fifty-dollar amount.
“As you can see, the USO offers a
variety of things for our Daegu and Area
IV community. We’re hoping to keep
that trend going—improving services as
we go along. Any soldier or authorized
I.D. card holder –including our retirees
can use the facility. The goal of my staff
and I is to do whatever we can to bring a
little bit of home to you while living and
working in Korea. We want the USO to be
your home away from home. Make time
to stop by and enjoy the many things it
has to offer.”
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DOD to resume restructured Military Spouse Career Program
The Department of Defense announced
the resumption of a restructured military
spouse career advancement account program,
MyCAA, July 20 following a comprehensive
review. The program will be available to
spouses of service members in the pay grades
of E1-E5, W1-W2 and O1-O2 beginning
October 25 at 8 a.m. EDT.
“The changes announced today reflect a
return to the original intent of the program
which is to help military spouses, with the
greatest need, successfully enter, navigate
and advance in portable careers,” said
Clifford Stanley, undersecretary of defense
USAG DAEGU
for personnel and readiness. “We fully support
the program and are committed to ensuring the
program’s sustainability. To that end, we are
making several critical operational changes.”
Amongst these changes, eligible spouses
will receive a total of $4,000 in DoD-funded
financial aid, with an annual cap of $2,000
per fiscal year; funding must be used within
a three-year time period from the start date of
the first class; and must be used to obtain an
associates’ degree, licensure or certification. A
waiver may be granted when fees for licensure
or certification require an up-front fee greater
than $2,000 and up to the total maximum
assistance of $4,000.
“The MyCAA program popularity grew
beyond our expectations and became too
expensive to continue. Therefore, we are
returning to the original intent of the program
in a way that is attainable and fiscally responsible
for the Defense Department,” said Stanley. “As
we look to the future, we envision a program
that is much broader than DoD’s financial
assistance component. Military spouses will
be guided along a more holistic approach to
career planning.”
Under the long-term program guidelines,
career counselors will continue to work with all
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military spouses to help develop career and
education goals and plans, and assist them
in identifying and accessing available federal
education benefits toward these goals.
“Families play a crucial role in supporting
our men and women on the battlefield.
When service members are confident
that their families at home have access to
resources and support, they are better able
to focus on their mission,” said Stanley.
“The Defense Department is committed
to investing in military families. When we
invest in the well-being of the family, we
invest in the well-being of the force.”
 Shop, Save and thrive

COMMISSARY BENEFITS are part of the Army

Family Covenant’s commitment to provide a strong,
supportive environment where Soldiers and
Families can thrive.

WhAT IT MEANS:
• Through the ‘Bringing the Benefit to You’ campaign,
Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their Families
have shopped on-site at more than 100 remote
locations and purchased $14 million worth
of commissary products.

• An average of 30% SAVINGS OR MORE on

purchases compared to commercial prices.

• Within the next three years, more than

$200 million will be spent on building
new commissaries and enhancing
existing commissaries to
better serve customers.

Visit to learn more

about the Army Family Covenant.
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“의사소통이야말로 리더십의 진정한 일입니다.”
By Joseph P. Moore 대령
험프리스 개리슨 사령관
매주 화요일 Army Community
Service에서 하는 새로운 사람들을 위한
브리핑에서 저는 험프리스 개리슨 가족의
일원으로 새로 오는 사람들을 환영하고
같이 대화할 수 있어 즐겁습니다.
다른 여러 가지 중에서도 제가 그들에게,
그리고 커뮤니티 내의 사람들과 대화할
때도, 강조하고 싶은 주된 요점은 우리는
그들에게 커뮤니티에서 무슨 일이 있는지
알려주고 그들이 우리에게 피드백을 줄
수 있는 다양한 의사소통 수단이 있다는
것입니다. 왜냐하면 저는 의사소통이
커뮤니티를 위대하게 하는 것이라고 믿고
또한 효과적인 의사소통은 “양방향”
이라고 믿기 때문입니다.
저는 커뮤니티의 모든 일원이 정보에
귀기울이기를 부탁합니다. 우리는 여행,
교육, 그리고 오락에 관한 다양한 기회를
혼자서는 상상할 수 없었던 경험을 한 Outdoor Recreation 인턴
이혜영 인턴기자
3지역대 기지사령부 공보실
“인턴십을 통해서 혼자서는 상상할 수
없었던 프로그램을 경험하였습니다,”
Outdoor Recreation인턴 마혜지가
말했다. 마혜지는 현재 평택대학교
사회복지학과에 재학 중이고, 좋은 이웃
프로그램 중 하나인 인턴십 프로그램에
참여하고 있는 7명의 인턴학생들 중 한
명이다.
캠프 험프리에 들어오기 전, 마혜지는
서울 관광 마케팅 주식회사에서
자원봉사자로 1년간 일했었다. 그 곳에
있는 동안 그녀는 관광에 대한 관심을
가지게 되었다.
마혜지는 국내 관광명소 자료조사 및
데이터베이스를 구축하는 일을 담당하고
있다. 프로그래머의 요청에 따라 새로운
장소를 조사하기도 하며 기존 목록에
있는 리스트를 업데이트하여 프로그램
가이드 북을 만든다. 또한 명칭, 주소,
소요시간, 찾아가는 방법, 프로그램 안내
등을 외국인들이 쉽게 이해할 수 있도록
영문으로 번역하여 파일을 만든다.
그녀는 자료를 조사하고 가이드북을
만드는 것에서 끝나지 않고, Outdoor
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제공하고 있습니다. 종종 지루함과 FMWR이 만드는 두 번째 간행물로서 퇴직자들이 저희에게 말할 수 있는 세가지
즐거움의 차이는 여러분에게 제공된 ACS나 아동, 청소년, 학교 서비스 같은 쉬운 방법이 있습니다.
기회에 대한 인식입니다. 저는 새로 단체의 가족 프로그램을 알려줍니다. 이 떨어뜨리세요. 부대 내외에 드롭박스
오는 사람들 모두에게 의사소통 수단에 간행물은 커뮤니티에게 제공되는 다양한 옆에 편리하게 30개 이상의 지점 소비자
대해 알려주고 이를 매주 사용할 것을 중요 수업들의 날짜, 시간, 그리고 장소 의견 카드가 비치되어있으며, 영어와
부탁합니다: 같은 짧은 정보를 제공합니다. 한글로 적혀있습니다.
커맨드 채널 (Command Channel) - 이 USAG Humphreys 웹사이트 - 한국이나 보내세요. 통일된 소비자 의견 카드는
채널은 부대 내에서 케이블 가입자들이 세계 각지에 있는 커뮤니티들이 그렇듯 군우편으로 보낼 수 있으며 전 세계
이용 가능하며 부대 단체들의 커뮤니티 웹사이트는 의사소통과 정보의 주요 어느 부대로도 공짜로 보낼 수 있습니다.
공지사항을 포함합니다. 원천입니다. 우리의 커뮤니티 타운 홀 여러분의 보통 우편물과 함께 보내거나
모닝 캄 주간지 (Morning Calm Weekly) 미팅에서는 저는 사람들에게, 그들이 부대 내에 있는 우편함에 넣으십시오.
- 주한 미군 기지 운영 사령부는 반도 방금 한국에 왔든 몇 년 동안 있었든, 그리고, ICE 웹사이트인 https://ice.disa.
도처에 있는 공보실 (Public Affair 정보를 얻는 것이 얼마나 쉬운 일인지 mil로도 계속 의견을 보내주십시오.
Office)의 도움을 받아 매주 출판물을 보여줍니다. 만약 여러분이 우리의 말하세요. 여러분은 754-7777인 ICE
간행합니다. 각 부대는 웹사이트에 더하거나 라인으로 전화를 걸어 의견을 제시할
자기의 섹션이 있으며
자신들의 단체들에 대한
“의사소통이야말로 더 좋은 정보가 있다면,
말하면 바로 그렇게
수도 있습니다. “뭔가를 보았다면,
말하세요!”는 우리 지휘의 중심
정보, 이야기 그리고 리더십의 진정한 할 것 입 니 다 . 우 리 는 메시지입니다. 소비자들은 “ICE 라인”
사진들을 제공합니다. 우리의 웹사이트가 에 어느 때나 어디에서든 전화를 걸 수
해 프 닝 스 잡 지
일입니다.” 우리의 커뮤니티와 있습니다. 모든 통화는 즉시 자동응답
(Happenings) - 세계에 있지만 곧 우리 서비스로 보내지며 여기서 여러분의
Nitin Nohria,
험프리스 개리슨에서 커뮤니티를 집이라고 할 의견을 녹음하고 3일 내에 답변을 들을
하버드 경영대 학장
이 잡지는 커뮤니티에게 사람들에게 좋은 자원을 수 있습니다.
활동에 관해 알려주는 제공했으면 합니다. 마지막으로, 매월 1일에 저와 부대 주임
데에 있어 가장 중요한 잡지입니다. 이 다섯가지는 우리가 의사소통하는 원사는 점심 때 푸드 코트로 저희 사무실
가족, 사기, 복지, 그리고 레크리에이션 유일한 방법은 절대 아닙니다. 우리는 위치를 바꿉니다. 모든 사람들은 그들이
(Family and Morale, Welfare and 개리슨으로부터의 공지사항 (Notes from 무슨 생각을 하고 있는지 와서 얘기하면
Recreation)의 마케팅 부서에서 만드는 the Garrison)이라는 이메일을 매일 됩니다. 금지된 주제는 없습니다. 우리는
월간 간행물입니다. 이 간행물은, 다른 사용하며, In the Fight라는 MWR 주간 우리의 모토인 “뭔가를 보았다면,
부대의 잡지들이 그러하다고 믿듯이, 간행물이 있으며, 그리고 다른 대부분의 말하세요”를 믿으며 우리는 여러분의
버스, 기차, 그리고 비행기 등과 같은 여행 군사 기관처럼, Facebook, Flickr, 의견을 듣기 위한 기회를 무슨 수를
기회에 관한 최신 정보를 제공합니다. 이 그리고 Youtube에 등록되어 있습니다. 써서라도 드릴 것입니다.
월간지는 음식, 연예, 한국에서 일어난 제가 말했듯이 커뮤니티에 정보를 의사소통 수단의 사용을 장려하고
일, 스포츠와 오락, 가족과 서비스, 전달하는 것은 최우선 사항입니다. 하지만 커뮤니티 일원들이 피드백을 제공하도록
그리고 여행의 다양한 섹션으로 나누어져 그 사람들로부터 피드백을 받는 것 역시 권한을 줌으로써 우리는 한국과 험프리스
있습니다. 저희에게 중요합니다. 험프리스에서는 개리슨을 오고 싶은 부대로 만들
강한 가족 (Family Strong) - 강한 가족은 장병, 가족, 민간인, 계약자, 그리고 것입니다.
Recreation의 고객인 미군 가족들과 함께
여행을 떠날 수 있다. 그들과 함께 문화간
다양성에 대해 이야기할 수 있었고,
즐겁게 일할 수 있었다.
“내국인, 외국인이라는 이분법적
사고를 벗어나, 하나가 되어 여행을
하길 원합니다. 여행을 통해 사람을
만나고, 다양한 경험을 할 수 있기를
기대합니다,”그녀가 말했다. 또한 그녀는
매번 여행마다 만나는 새로운 사람들과의
만남에 대해 생각할 수 있었다.
“그녀는 우리 팀에게 매우 가치있는
훌륭한 팀원이고, 나이는 어리지만
정말 일을 잘 합니다,”라고 Outdoor
Recreation의 보스인 나탈리는 말했다.
“싱글 병사들을 위한 Beach Blast
있었다는 점 자체가 가장 흥미로웠습니다.
600명이나 되는 국내 군인들을 한 자리에
모으고, 프로그램을 성사시키기 위해 관할
지역시청과의 협의하는 점, 대천에 있는
대부분의 숙박업소를 사전에 예약하고 Outdoor Recreation의 인턴 마혜지가 Lawrence S. Flowers와 다가올 프로그램들에
배정하는 일, BOSS에서 주관하지만 대해 말하고 잇다. - 사진 이혜영 인턴기자
협력하는 파트너 팀들을 보며 혼자서는
상상할 수 없었던 프로그램을 인턴을 기회를 제공하고 한국의 관광지를 지난 시간들을 뒤로 하고, 조사하면서
통해 경험하게 되어 즐거웠습니다,”라고 소개하는 블로그라고 표현했다. 가고 싶었던 장소들을 다녀오고 싶습니다.
그녀는 말했다. 인턴십이 거의 끝나가고 그녀는 의미의 되새김질을 우리나라에서 하는 것
또한 그녀는 Outdoor Recreation은 마지막 한 학기를 남겨둔 상태이다. “ 역시 좋은 방법이라 생각합니다,”라고
군인 및 군인의 가족들에게 레크리에이션의 홈페이지를 통해서 간접적으로 경험했던 그녀는 덧붙였다.