The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Aug. 17, 2007

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USAG-RC youth gain work experience as summer hires

Firefighters battle dumpster blaze near community activity center

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Traumatic Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance: Helping Soldiers, dispelling myths By LTC Kevin V. Arata

Amateur boxers smoke competition at USAG-Humphreys tournament

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

YONGSAN GARRISON — The U.S. Army along with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has completed their first review of Traumatic Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance since its start in 2005. The Congressionallymandated insurance program has provided about $250 million to traumatically-injured members of the Armed Services. Of that, about $136 million was paid to Soldiers in the U.S. Army — more than twice the next highest service. While those figures definitely represent success in working towards the program’s mission to provide financial help for traumatically injured Soldiers, TSGLI still faces challenges with educating Servicemembers about the program and dispelling some myths that have grown around TSGLI during its short existence. TSGLI was created to help servicemembers and their Families get through tough financial times that often happen when a Servicemember is severely injured. Approved TSGLI claimants receive a one-time payment of up to $100,000, based on the type and severity of the injury. That money might be the difference that allows a Soldier’s Family to stay with him or her during recovery, help with unforeseen expenses or give them a financial head start on life after recovery. From the Army’s point of view, the program faces some interrelated challenges: ensuring that all Soldiers are aware of TSGLI, understand its purpose, and know how to file a correctly prepared claim; and decreasing the claim processing time. According to Col. John F. Sackett, who leads the TSGLI Division under the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency, the average time to process a claim from receipt at Army through payment by Office of Service Members Group Life Insurance is 30 days. Col. Sackett believes both situations can be improved through outreach educating Soldiers, healthcare providers, counselors and advocates. “Our main focus is on determining which Soldiers are eligible to receive this payment, based on the claim they file, and then making sure eligible Soldiers receive payment as quickly as possible, so this money is available while they recover from their injury,” he said. “One of our biggest barriers,” according to Col. Sackett, “is the lack of knowledge and general misconceptions that are out there regarding TSGLI. These barriers create situations where Soldiers who are not eligible file claims; or Soldiers who are eligible file claims without supplying the required documentation allowing us to adjudicate their claim quickly.” To reduce these barriers, the Army uses a robust outreach program including messaging, educational materials, media outreach, and a constantly updated dynamic website, along with numerous in-person

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STAFF SGT. DARCIE IBIDAPO

Kunsan Air Base’s Devin Goodnoe (Left) matches a right jab from USAG-Casey’s Elzavon Maxie during the 2007 summer Smoker Boxing Tournament Aug. 11, Camp Humphreys. Maxie’s larger arms couldn’t trump his slower speed, giving Goodnoe the advantage for the win. See page 23 for full story.

Immigration Services launches military help line By U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Army News and Information Service

YONGSAN GARRISON — Servicemembers and their Families stationed around the world are now able to call U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for help with immigration services and benefits using a dedicated, tollfree telephone help line, 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645). “Thousands of immigrant Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines have made extraordinary sacrifices for America,” said USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez. “As such, at USCIS, we are committed to exhausting every effort to ensure that the application process for immigrant Servicemembers

is convenient, quick and secure. These brave men and women and their Families deserve this service, and we are proud to assist.” “This hotline honors the more than 40,000 non-U.S. citizens serving in the military today. If you are willing to fight and die for America, you should be able to become an American,” said Senator Barbara Mikulski. USCIS customer-service center specialists are available to assist callers Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Central Standard Time. Callers will receive assistance with: • Tracking their application (Form N-400);

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Improving installation access policy The Stars and Stripes headline of the Aug. Program. For example, we will create a new 10 edition regarding our improved Installation category of installation pass referred to as a Access Policy that states “Guest Passes to be “Good Neighbor” pass to replace the current Limited” is off the mark and misses the whole “guest” pass. “Good Neighbor” passes will purpose of the program. Further, the implication grant installation access to our alliance in the article that our Korean friends must prove partners who support this command in the that they are Good Neighbors is misleading. spirit of the USFK Good Neighbor Program. We are not going to subject our friends to an In fact, the number of Good Neighbor passes inquisition. The purpose of the change to USFK may increase as we transition from the current Regulation 190-7, Installation Access Control system of guest passes. The revised USFK System, is actually to make sure our Good Regulation 190-7 will also ensure that the Neighbors receive the access they richly process for sponsoring, requesting, and Gen. B.B. Bell deserve and to ensure compliance with approving installation access is handled as Department of Defense ethics regulations. This change is an official matter, free of direct involvement by private designed to celebrate the contributions of our friends and organizations and the payment of money, as specifically Good Neighbors, and to continue to strengthen the Alliance. prohibited by our Department of Defense Joint Ethics It is important for everyone to understand two things Regulation. about these upcoming changes. First, these changes won’t We are implementing a program to brief this new process affect access for our people, both ROK and U.S., civilian to the leaders of Korean-American friendship organizations. and military, who enter the installation to support our I view this development as positive for the Alliance and our mission, visit or care for our military Families, or play a current friends in the Korean Community. We will honor those who role in the Good Neighbor Program. Second, while the new have contributed so much to our welfare here in Korea with regulation is effective Oct. 1, the changes will be implemented Good Neighbor passes. It is my intent that no true Good over an extended period so those affected will have time to Neighbor will be denied access to our installations as we go be informed and adjust. into the future together. Katchi Kapshida. The most important changes to USFK regulation 190-7 will involve raising the level of command oversight involved in issuing annual installation passes to guests and linking GEN B.B. Bell the guest pass system directly to the USFK Good Neighbor Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK

Military Police Blotter The following entries were excerpted from the military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocence of any person. AREA I: Assault Consummated by a Battery, Subject #1 and Subject #2 were observed by Victim #1 urinating on the wall outside of [an off-post club]. Subject #1, Subject #2 and Victim #1 became involved in a verbal altercation, which turned physical when Subject #2 struck Victim #1 in the face several times with a closed hand. Subject #1 attempted to break up the altercation and in the process kicked Victim #1’s shin several times. Victim #1 sustained no visible injury. Subject #1and Subject #2 were detained by KNP and transported to the Yangju KNP Station where they were charged by KNP under RCC ART #257-1 (Assault). Subject #1 and Subject #2 were released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2, transported to the USAG-Casey PMO where they were administered PBTs with results of 0.020% BAC for Subject #1 and 0.015% BAC for Subject #2. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were released to their unit. At 2:13 p.m., Aug. 5, Subject #1 and Subject #2 reported to the USAG-Casey PMO where they were advised of their legal rights, which they waived, rendering written sworn statements admitting to the offense. This is a final report. AREA II: Larceny of AAFES Property, Witness #1 observed Subject #1, via CCTV, remove a pair of shoes from one box, and place them into another box of a lower value shoe. Subject #1 then proceeded to the register rendering improper payment. Subject #1 was detained and escorted to the AAFES Security Office where Subject #1 surrendered the shoes. Subject #1 was apprehended by MP and transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 waived, rendering a written sworn statement denying the offense. Subject #1 was processed and released to Subject #1’s unit. The security tape was collected as evidence. The merchandise was returned to AAFES. This is a final report. AREA II: Drunken Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Curfew Violation, Subject #1, operating a POV, was stopped at a KNP DUI check point adjacent to the Songhwa 3-way intersection, Anjeong-ri. Subject #1 was administered a PBT with a result of 0.132% BAC. Subject #1 was transported to the Pyeongtaek Main KNP Station where Subject #1 was

charged by KNP under KRTL ART #44 (Driving Under the Influence) and released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was transported by MP to the USAG-Humphreys PMO where Subject #1 was not advised of Subject #1’s legal rights due to Subject #1’s suspected level of intoxication. Subject #1 was processed and released to Subject #1’s unit. At 1:58 p.m., Aug. 4, Subject #1 returned to the PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 invoked. Investigation continues by TAI. AREA III: Damage to Government Property, Person(s) unknown, by means unknown, damaged Victim #1’s GOV, which was legally parked, secured and unattended at Bldg. 2017. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of a broken rear mirror, scratches to the left and right doors and a bent right front windshield wiper. A search of the area for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative results. Victim #1 rendered a written statement attesting to the incident. ECOD is unknown. Due to the lack of investigative leads, this is a final report. AREA V: Damage to Government Property, Subject #1, while conducting dumping operations, lowered the dump truck bed and damaged a secondary power line in Tent City. Damages to the secondary power line consisted of it being torn down. Subject #1 rendered a written statement admitting to the offense. ECOD is unknown. AREA V: Failure to Obey Order or Regulation, Provoking Speeches and Gestures, Drunk and Disorderly, Subject #1 was observed by SF intoxicated adjacent to Bldg. 502. Subject #1 was being uncooperative and became verbally combative towards SF when SF approached and told Subject #1 to stay on the curb. Subject #1 was transported to the SFCC where Subject #1 was advised of their legal rights, which Subject #1waived, rendering a written sworn statement attesting to the incident, processed and released to their unit. AREA VI: Damage to Government Property, Person(s) unknown, by means unknown, damaged Victim #1’s GOV, which was legally parked and unattended adjacent to Bldg. 590. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of a dent and paint transfer to the left rear door. ECOD is unknown.

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IMCOM-Korea Safety Update

Equal Employment Opportunity New E-mail Address The IMCOM-Korea Region Equal Employment Opportunity Office has made it easier for individuals with questions or concerns to contact them. The EEO Office has established an email address that delivers email directly to the entire IMCOM-Korea Region EEO Office. Employees can contact us via e-mail at our new address IMCOMK o r e a E E O @ k o r e a . a r m y. m i l . Alternatively, users on the “Korea Domain” can simply type “eeo” at the global address list to send an e-mail to the EEO Office. This new initiative facilitates equal access to EEO services for all who may have questions, concerns, or need assistance. USO BBQ The USO will host a BBQ with FREE hotdogs prior to the LoveSick Radio concert Aug. 18 at Tiger Field on Camp Coiner from 6-8 p.m.. Birthday Steak Surprise The Seoul USO is hosting a Birthday Steak Surprise, Friday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you are celebrating your birthday in the month of Aug. visit the Camp Kim USO and have a free steak lunch, cake, and USO gift bag. Active duty only. Virtues Volunteers Needed The Virtues English program requires active-duty Servicemembers to volunteer two Saturdays per month (2nd and 4th Sat.). The first class starts Oct. 13. Sign up as a volunteer today! Being a volunteer for the Virtues English classes will help to satisfy your Good Neighbor Program requirement. Call Minhye Forge or Chris Bartholomew at the Camp Kim USO for more information, DSN 724-7781/7003. USO Overnight Tours USO has two overnight tours in September. Mt. Sorak, Sept. 1-3 and Jeju-do, Sept. 2-4. Pick up the flyer at the Camp Kim USO for more details or call DSN: 724-7781/7003. AAFES Online Shopping The addition of five new suppliers to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service Exchange Online Mall means even more savings and selection for military shoppers. ShoeBuy, BagsBuy, Ritz Camera, BellaBlu Maternity and Football Fanatics all have recently joined more than 70 other name brand suppliers already on AAFES’ virtual concession mall online at www.exchangeonlinemall.com For additional information about events and activities scheduled throughout the region visit the IMCOM-Korea Region website online at imcom.korea.army.mil

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Back to school safety tips save lives It’s almost that time of the year again. Soon, thousands of children will be going back to school on installations across the peninsula. Every year, parents spend time and money preparing their children for the upcoming school year. They buy new clothes, paper, pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks and numerous other supplies; but how many parents incorporate safety as part of their school preparation? During a recent one-year period, 32 children (ages 14 and under) were killed, while an estimated 7,000 more were injured in school bus-related incidents in the United States. Parents, drivers and students all play an important role in school safety. Although drivers of all vehicles are required to stop for a school bus when it is stopped to load or discharge passengers, children should not rely on them to do so. The National Safety Council encourages parents to teach their youngsters these rules for getting on and off the school bus: • When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic and avoid roughhousing or other behavior that can lead to carelessness. • Line up away from the street or road as the school bus approaches. Wait until the bus has stopped and the door opens before stepping onto the roadway. • When on the bus, find a seat and sit down. Loud talking

or other noises can distract the bus driver and is not allowed. Never put head, arms or hands out of the window. • At your stop, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before getting up from your seat. Then, walk to the front door and exit, using the handrail. • When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with drawstrings and book bags with straps don’t get caught in the handrails or doors. • If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk at least ten feet ahead of the bus along the side of the road, until you can turn around and see the driver. Make sure that the driver can see you. • Wait for a signal from the driver before crossing the road and never cross the center line of the road until the driver has signaled that it is safe for you cross. • Stay away from the bus' rear wheels at all times. Parents should also review with their children the correct way to cross the street.Youngsters should always stop at the curb or the edge of the road and look left, then right, and then left again before crossing. They should continue looking in this manner until safely across. If a student’s vision is blocked by a parked car or other vehicle, they should move out to where drivers can see them and they can see other vehicles then stop, and look left-right-left again. So remember, as we enter into a new school year, you can help save lives by following these easy safety tips.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post Events and Activities Seoul Zoo

Bucheon Comics Festival (Aug. 16-19)

One of the main attractions of the Seoul Zoo is its natural setting. The park features animals from around the world grouped by habitat. The zoo is surrounded by Mt. Cheonggyesan, shielding it from the noise and agitation of the city. There are lots of green areas, wooded areas, sporting areas as well as numerous food stalls offering Korean and Western cuisine which blend into the natural setting. The zoo also features a sky walk, providing a birds-eye view of the exhibits. An enjoyable dolphin show is also a highlight of park. The Seoul Zoo’s botanical garden is the second largest botanical garden in Asia in terms of size. It has more than 1,300 species of tropical plants, subtropical plants, cactuses of all sorts, orchids, and much more. The majority of plants on display are from the Korean countryside. With all it has to offer, the Seoul Zoo can make for an entertaining and affordable day trip. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com.

If you’re into comic books, be sure to stop by the Bucheon International Comics Festival, where you can get a feel for where the Korean comic book industry is heading. Comic book fans from all over Korea flock to the festival to meet cartoonists from all over the world and to take in the International Comic Book Fair. This event is held at the Boksagol Cultural Center, Bucheonsi, Gyeonggi-do. For more information, call (032) 661-3745 or visit the festival’s website at www.bicof.com or www.tour2korea.com.

From Instant to Eternity ‘Monet’ Exhibit From Instant to Eternity Monet Exhibition is a retrospective exhibition of the 19th century impressionism artist Claude Monet’s masterpieces. Running through 26 Sept., the exhibition will display collections gathered from France’s Marmottan Museum, Orsay Museum, and 20 other museums, including works from private collections as well. The exhibits are on the 3rd Floor of Seoul Museum of Art. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays. Tickets booths are open until one hour before closing time. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com.

Daejeon Science Festival (Aug. 15-19) Korea’s largest science festival provides a heap of educational fun for the entire family. Held in Expo Science Park, the site of Daejeon Expo ‘93, the festival will feature many interactive exhibits to help visitors obtain a better grasp of the world of science. Daejeon is home to Daedeok Science Town and considered to have Korea’s highest concentration of research institutions. Entry is free. For more information, call (042) 866-5115 or visit www.tour2korea.com.

Korea Electronics Show (Oct. 12-13) KES is a global electronics exhibition attracting leading companies and buyers from around the world, including the U.S., Europe, Japan, Korea and China. Since its inception in 1969, KES has become one of the largest IT and electronics shows in Korea, in terms of size and number of participants. Although the show opens on Oct. 9, it is only open to the public from Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show is conducted at the Korea International Exhibition Center in Seoul. To learn more about the show or register to attend online visit: http://www.kes.org/.

Seoul Air Show (Oct. 20-21) Located at the Seoul Airport, the Seoul Air Show stands as one of the most popular aerospace and defense exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region. Thousands of visitors attend the show each year for an opportunity to see a wide variety of rotary and fixed wing aircraft, and air weapons systems, as well as ground and naval weapons. Special outdoor exhibits also include the newest fighter aircraft, transport planes, armored vehicles and amphibious equipment. Although the show opens on the Oct. 16, it is only open to the public Oct. 20-21, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance tickets can be purchased online or onsite. Admission for public visitors will range from 4,000 – 9,000 won. Visitors traveling by automobile should also plan on paying for parking. For more information, visit the Seoul Air Show’s online at www.seoulairshow.com/en/. If you are hosting an off-post event in Korea, tell us about it and will will publish it in the “Sights and Sounds” section of The Morning Calm Weekly. Submit stories by calling DSN 7243365 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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Group Life Insurance appearances and briefings at significant military events (i.e. Army Medical Holdover Conference, AMSUS, AUSA, etc.) and repeated visits to military treatment facilities such as Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. But more is needed, so Army TSGLI is working hard to place “boots on the ground” at major military treatment facilities starting late this summer through this fall. TSGLI counselors will provide a full stance of claims assistance, medical staff and caseworker education, and extensive Soldier records procurement on behalf of the Soldier working through the Warrior Transition Units and Soldier and Family Assistance Centers. While the overall focus of the outreach program is on educating claimants and the people who care for them, specific messages have been created to help dispel five myths that have grown up around the program: Myth #1: TSGLI is just for combat injuries. False. Any qualifying injury incurred after Dec. 1, 2005, is eligible for TSGLI coverage — regardless of whether it was in combat or not. The only exception is the retroactive program, which covers Soldiers injured beginning Oct. 7, 2001, through Nov. 30, 2005, but only if they were injured in a Combat Zone Tax Exclusion area supporting Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Myth #2: A healthcare provider’s statement is all that is needed to verify a TSGLI claim. False. While TSGLI claims won’t be approved without a certification from a healthcare provider, additional documentation must be provided to substantiate the certification. The documentation may include medical reports and tests that establish the type of injury and the time that the Soldier was incapacitated as a result. Specific information is available on the TSGLI website. Myth #3: TSGLI replaces a traumatically injured Soldier’s income. False. TSGLI provides one-time, tax-free payment that can help a Soldier and Family member get through short-term difficulties related to his or her injury and has no affect on regular pay. Myth #4: TSGLI is an entitlement to Soldiers incurring any traumatic injuries. False. TSGLI provides an insurance benefit for one or more of a total of 44

scheduled physical losses due to external force or violence. These covered losses include amputation, burns, paralysis, brain injury or coma, loss of senses (e.g. blindness), or temporary losses of two of six activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing, continence, transferring, and toileting. It does not cover post-traumatic stress disorder. Myth #5: TSGLI denies the first claim attempt automatically. False. Good documentation is the key to a quick award of TSGLI. Loss schedule one through 43 covers losses that have a defined and measurable loss. Loss No. 44, the activities of daily living does not, and further requires the medical provider documentation to substantiate the duration (e.g. 30, 60, 90, or 120 days) of two or more ADLs in which the Soldier was completely dependent (defined as 75100 percent care by another person). By dispelling these five myths, TSGLI will be better positioned to help the Soldiers who are truly eligible for this benefit, and do so in an even more timely manner. “As claimants become better educated about TSGLI, it can’t help but speed up our processes, which allows us to better accomplish our objective of helping heroes in times of need,” according to Col. Sackett. Col. Sackett and the outreach team rely heavily on the website and web-based outreach e-tools to help in dispelling these myths and more. “With a majority of the key information online, Soldiers or Family members trying to access the TSGLI programs benefits will better understand the eligibility and claims process. In addition, people who care for Soldiers, such as Family members, counselors and healthcare providers, will have information tailored specifically to their particular roles in the process,” he said. The TSGLI website has an array of features including user-friendly graphics, detailed program information, outreach materials, program statistics that detail claims and dollars paid to date; and an online discussion forum, where users can log in, post questions or comments and interact with others to share best practices and answer common questions. For more information about TSGLI, contact the U.S. Army TSGLI service center toll free at 1-800-237-1336 or [email protected]. Information also is available at www.tsgli.army.mil.

Immigration • Notifying USCIS of a new address or duty station; • Checking the status of an application or petition; • Bringing a spouse, fiancé or adopted child to the U.S.; • Obtaining posthumous citizenship for a deceased member of theServices; • Submitting an application for expedited processing. Servicemembers and their Families stationed in the United States or overseas

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Firefighters put out a simulated vehicle fire near the USAG-RC museum Aug. 7. The simulated vehicle fire was caused by a simulated explosion to exercise antiterrorism and force protection at USAG-RC.

Red Cloud, Stanley exercise force protection By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG RED CLOUD/CAMP STANLEY—Although USAG-RC and Camp Stanley exercised force protection within 24 hours of each other, the antiterrorism/force protection exercises were completely different. “The purpose of the AT/FP exercise on USAG-RC was to test the installations ability to handle or recover from a vehicle borne improvised explosive device,” said John Cook, fire chief for USAG-RC. “We tested how we respond to the situation and minimize injuries, make sure we accounted for everyone, and get the injured to treatment, in addition to making sure we contain the damage where it started.” The scenario begins with a van parked outside the USAG-RC museum. When the simulated explosion occurs, six people are injured on the scene. First responders are USAG-RC firefighters and Special Troops Battalion Combat Life Savers. The STB-CLS transported the victims to the casualty collection point. Also, the firefighters treated the victims to first aid before evacuation. All of this action played out within 30 to 45 minutes. “If an emergency happens, we have to be ready to go at anytime, day or

night,” Cook said. “During this time we simulated increased protection levels. We do have to contend sometimes with the barrier plan we have set up to protect facilities and to stop the wrong people from coming through our gates.” Part of the exercise deals with simulated explosions. “Although we didn’t have any simulated secondary explosions, part of our procedure is to check for secondary explosive devices,” Cook said. A completely different type of force protection exercise was played out Aug. 8 at Camp Stanley. One that may be very valuable in the future should it occur. “Today’s force protection exercise was pandemic flu,” said Paul Garcia, AT/FP specialist USAG-RC. “Exercise in pandemic flu plan is much different than a normal force protection operation.” Normal force protection operations require you build up and posture yourself for an actual cataclysmic event from a terrorist operation. The exercise scenario for Camp Stanley started with a telephone call from the 304th Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade in building S-2340. “We get a call saying ‘you need to come take a look at one of my Soldiers’,” said Capt. Norman Morris,

168th Medical Command. “We find one of the Soldiers has traveled abroad; and he and his roommate are sick with flu symptoms and are getting worse.” Knowing the potential for the illness being serious and infecting others in the barracks, they cordon off the barracks and go to the scene with a medical team. “After we get to the scene we start screening Soldiers based on the information we have received,” Morris said. “After we screen everyone on the scene, we determine what else needs to be in place.” The medical team may have to begin a myriad of measures to protect the camp from pandemic flu. They may have to put in place isolation precautions. “We know in today’s exercise we have two sick Soldiers,” Morris said. “So we will isolate them in the building. We screen the rest of the company and decide where they need to go in the building as well as be isolated. Because these Soldiers occupy the same space, we will isolate the whole company until we get everyone screened.” After notifying the local IOC command, they will in turn notify the Public Affairs Office of the situation so the right information will get out to the public to stem any mass panic that may be brewing.

“Once we get information from the tests run on the sick Soldiers; if they are seriously ill, or whether we can treat them here, or we need to get special medical teams to come on board, those orders will determine what happens next,” Morris said. “If at some point things get worse and quarantine is necessary, then we will go to force protection Delta. That would lock down the post.” At force protection Charlie, the situation is not as serious, so the Military Police will be asking questions of those who come and go. “In this simulated pandemic flu exercise the action isolates my entire company,” said Capt. Siegfried Ramil, commander of the 304th Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade. “They have simulated symptoms so now the mission is stopped for my company until they get screened. Until everyone is screened they are kept in the building to prevent the simulated disease from spreading.” The results will have to wait until all the actions have been analyzed. “How well we do in an exercise like this can only be determined once you have actually put all the pieces together; held an after action review, and an actual review of the sequence of events to determine how everything was completed and what shortcomings were revealed,” Garcia said.

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Employment Opportunities for Family Members There are 29 FRSA Korea positions announced on Civilian Personnel On Line. Please visit the web site for additional information: http://acpol.army.mil EEO/POSH Training Scheduled EEO/POSH refresher training is a yearly mandatory training for US Federal Civilian employees. The refresher training classes are scheduled for today and Aug. 24. Supervisory class is from 9-11 a.m., non-supervisory is from 1-3 p.m. Classes are held in the Camp Casey Army Community Services Center today and in the USAG-RC CAC Aug. 24. Area I Chief Nurse and Patient Representative The 168th Medical Battalion has a new Area I Chief Nurse and Patient Representative. Patients are encouraged to call: 010-6333-0234 for more information. Visit the TMC for information cards. Safety Officers Training Additional Duty Safety Officers Training will be held Oct. 17 through Oct. 19. For more information call 732-7298. Second Taxi Service on USAG-RC and Camp Stanley A second taxi service is in operation on USAG-RC and Camp Stanley. This company is to help supplement the AAFES Airiang Taxi during peak times as requested by Soldiers in Area I. For more information call: 732-6263/6307. Dept. of the Army Required Training Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder training and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury training will be held in the Camp Red Cloud Theater Aug. 30 and Sept. 6. All United States Civilians and U.S. Military are required to attend training on either date. For more information call: 732-9103. Mitchell’s Dates to Remember Mitchell’s Club will be closed for kitchen maintenance Aug. 20 all day. Mitchell’s Customer Appreciation Night will be Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. USAG-RC and Area I website Log onto the USAG-RC - Area I website for more News and Notes, weather, 8th Army site links, MWR events information and information regarding all events and all subjects regarding Warrior life in Korea: imcom.korea.army.mil/area1/sites/ local

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Col. Brian McKiernan pins the ARCOM and AAM on six Soldiers of 210th Fires Brigade HHC during the awards ceremony held in USAG-Casey Carey Fitness Center Aug.10.

Fires Brigade Soldiers awarded ARCOM and AAM By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-CASEY—Soldiers of the 210th Fires Brigade were awarded two Army Commendation Medals and four Army Achievement Medals during a ceremony held Aug. 10 in USAGCasey’s Carey Fitness Center. “This is a very important day,” said Col. Brian McKiernan, commander of 210th Fires Brigade HHB. “This is a day everyone should be proud to witness. We are given the chance to recognize and honor Soldiers for excellence by presenting them with an ARCOM and AAM.” The U.S. Army awards an ARCOM to Soldiers for heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. A bronze “V” device is worn to denote valor, heroism in combat. Second and subsequent awards are denoted by bronze oak leaf clusters. A silver oak leaf cluster is worn in lieu of five bronze clusters. The AAM is awarded to Soldiers by the U.S. Army that are not a general officer, and who distinguish themselves by meritorious achievement in a noncombat area on or after Aug. 1, 1981. Both medals

signify great achievement. “The brigade commander presented two ARCOMs and four AAMs in recognition for the Fires Brigade HHB winning the 8th Army Supply Excellence Award,” said Capt. Joe Buccino, commander of the 210th Fires Brigade Headquarters, Headquarters Company. “We competed in the Supply Excellence Competition, which is peninsula wide. We began at the brigade level, then in the 2nd Infantry Division level. A total of five units were selected across the peninsula to compete in the 8th Army level.” In the final round of competition, there are two days of inspection conducted by a team from USAGYongsan. “Our inspection was three weeks ago,” Buccino said. “We found out Fires Brigade won the award Aug 3.” The competition does not end on the Korean peninsula. There will be four units Army wide that will go on to compete in the top Army-wide Supply Excellence competition. “The final inspection will be in February and the results will be revealed April 2008,” Buccino said. “This has been a long process; we

started in October last year.” Even though almost everyone in the supply room at HHB had rotated out of Korea, 210th Fires Brigade continued toward victory. “Fires Brigade has garnered so many awards, from sports to this very prestigious Supply Excellence award that they are hard to count,” Buccino said. “The awards are too numerous to tell.” “By winning this competition, we have become the first unit in 8th Army history to win the Maintenance and Supply Excellence Awards in the same fiscal year,” Buccino said.

The six awardees stand at ease while Col. Brian McKiernan explains thier award winning deeds during the Awards Ceremony Aug. 10.

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Tiffany Latoya Jackson gains work experience as a front desk receptionist for the Alcohol and Drug Control Office at USAG-Casey.

USAG-RED CLOUD — Six summer hires are working in different directorates throughout Area 1. They are family members of Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians. “We hire summer hires because, for one thing, it will help the organization,” said Lawrence Keys, deputy director of Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, USAG-RC. “Also, it will help family members, getting out of school for the summer, to get experience in a work environment where they can learn a different trade, or just help them earn extra money for college.” The summer hire program is for the students of families in the Army community. “All the organizations in the Army have a program where we can go and request summer hires for those directorates interested in getting some extra support during the summer,” Keys said. “If funding is available they submit their request for personnel action. At that time we advertise the announcement for the positions.” Summer hires are not hired to fill jobs of menial tasks. “These students are not hired to shred paper,” Keys said. “We give them jobs where they can be trained in

clerical work, typing, entering unclassified data in computers, or helping around the office when there are jobs to be done that are constructive and things they can learn.” Summer hires worked for the Directorate of Public Works, Directorate of Logistics, Ration Control and the Alcohol and Drug Control Office at USAG-RC and USAG-Casey. “I am a general helper here. I basically help around the office, and work as a receptionist at the front desk where I assist the Soldiers who come in looking for services,” said Tiffany Jackson, summer hire and front desk receptionist for Alcohol and Drug Control Office at USAG-Casey. Being a summer hire sometimes means a person must be a jack-of-alltrades. “I do a little bit of everything, especially filing and being a front desk receptionist most days,” Jackson said. “I help everyone here by going to the shared programs on the computer and updating things.” The length of the jobs available for the summer depends on how many sessions the area is allowed. “We only have one session,” Keys said. “Their jobs started June 25 and will end in August.

Area I holds 30-k bike race By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-CASEY—Area I holds semiannual and annual bicycle races every year, but none of them measure as large as the annual 30-kilometer bike race held Aug.4. “This race is basically three loops between Hanson Field House, Hovey, Gate 2 on USAG- Casey and back,” said Henri LeBorgne, Area I sports director. “They will go by Gate 2 twice and finish another loop by Hovey.” There are people at every major intersection to maintain the safety for the event as well as direct the bicyclist on his route. “This is the only 30 kilometer bike race held on its own here in Area I,” LeBorgne said. “We also have 30 kilometer bike races as part of our triathlon.” Although the weather did not cooperate with Area I sports, six dauntless cyclists entered the race. The bike race record in Area I is a time of a little more than an hour, but the weather prevented anyone breaking the record this day. “I suspect the best times to be more than the standing record,” LeBorgne said. “We could still see some quick times.” Quick times did indeed show as Warrant Officer Nicolas Jones crossed the finish line in 1:02. “Considering the conditions today, I think I did very well,” Jones said. “Road conditions were pretty bad at the beginning, but I was able to push through the challenges because I rode a mountain bike.” Jones led the race after the first 5 kilometers and held the lead to finish in close to record time.

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Henri LeBorgne, MWR sports director, fires the starting pistol for the USAGCasey 30 kilometer bicycle race Aug. 4 at the Hanson Field House.

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Yongsan youth prepare for new school year School is set to begin with facility, curriculum improvements By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Schools bells will be ringing soon at Yongsan’s three secondary education facilities. Department of Defense Dependent Schools located on Yongsan Garrison South Post are set to open for the 2007-2008 school year. U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall met with all three principals and the DODDS-Korea superintendent Monday. “It is refreshing to see the proactive relationship between DODDS and the garrison,” Hall said. “We had a very productive meeting.” Hall plans to meet with Yongsan students during the next three months to explain community standards. “I want to speak directly with the students to communicate our expectations and also to explain our responsibilities to them,” he said. “Our main concern is for their safety and well-being.” Command-sponsored families are still arriving and going through the school registration process, school officials said. Noncommand-sponsored children are accommodated on a space available basis. Seoul American High School For all freshman and new SAHS students the school year begins Aug. 27. There will be a welcoming assembly in the SAHS auditorium that will include distribution of schedules. Dismissal will be at 2:45 p.m. For all returning SAHS students school begins Aug. 28. Returning students will pick up their schedules before school and report to their B1 first period class. Buses will operate regular hours on both days. To get parents in the comfort zone, SAHS is offering a special session for them to tour the school and learn more about school programs 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21. For information, call 738-8140. There will also be an open house 4-6 p.m. Sept. 6 for parents, students and teachers. This year, SAHS will have a new intercom system and improved air conditioning for the main building and the media center. “Students will appreciate that,” said SAHS Principal Robert Sennett. “We are also adding to our curriculum with a level two Mandarin Chinese course and a video production course.” There are currently about 500 registered students, but Sennett projects nearly 670 by the time school starts. “We’re the largest DODDS high school in Korea,” he said. For details about SAHS, visit the school online at http://www.seoul-hs.pac.dodea.edu. Seoul American Middle School Seoul American Middle School Assistant Principal Samia Mounts said their curriculum has expanded to include five languages.

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Yongsan students will head to school Aug. 27-28. “We added Mandarin Chinese this year,” she said. “We also offer French, Spanish, German and Korean.” Mounts said the school began a successful graphics arts program last year that will continue. The school will offer an Advancement Via Individual Determination program to 6th graders for the first time this year, Mounts said. The AVID program is designed to help underachieving middle and high school students prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities, according to the DODDS Pacific Web site. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement

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and preparation for college. “It is a very good program that helps student become organized,” Mounts said. SAMS Principal Darrell Mood said students will notice some improvements. “A bell and intercom system was added to every classroom improving communication,” he wrote on the school Web site. “Four additional security cameras were added to the campus.” Mood said they also installed a public address system to the cafeteria and two protective canopies on the plaza by the Parent-Teacher Organization.

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Power Outages There will be a weekend South Post scheduled power outage Sept. 29-30 from 9 a.m - 5 p.m. both days. Main Post will have a power outage 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13. The work is required for critial infrastructure maintenance. The inclement weather plan calls for alternate power outages Oct. 20-21. Seoul American High School „School begins 7:55 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27 for all freshman and new students. There will be a welcome assembly in the SAHS auditorium with distribution of schedules. Dismissal will be 2:45 p.m. Buses will operate regular hours. „The new school year begins for all returning SAHS students Tuesday, Aug. 28. Students will pick up their schedules before school and report to their B1 first period class. Dismissal will be 2:45 p.m. Buses will operate regular hours. „Information and program offerings at Seoul American High School will be provided to parents 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21. „There will be a Seoul American High School Open House 4-6 p.m. Sept. 6 for parents, teachers and students. For information, call 738-8140. Seoul American Elementary School There will be a “meet and greet” parents, students and teachers 1:302:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the school gym. For information, call 736-4613. American Red Cross Seeks Applicants The American Red Cross is seeking motivated individuals to provide emergency communications and casework services to members of the Armed Forces and their families. The applicant must be an American citizen; at least 18 years of age; a high school graduate; have base access; and possess basic computer skills. For information, call 738-3670. Garrison Hotline Communicate directly with the Garrison Commander with your suggestions, comments and valuable feedback at the new USAG-Yongsan Hotline by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Community members can also leave voicemail at 738-3484. Garrison Calendar Connect to the Garrison Calendar from the USFK Global by opening Calendar, select “Open a Shared Calendar,” type yongsan, click OK, select Yongsan again and click OK. For information, call 738-7354. Garrison Website For more news and information, the weather forecast, heat index information and even a community telephone book, visit the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Web site at http:// yongsan.korea.army.mil.

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K-16 Air Base Public Works Chief Larry Lyons (right) briefs IMCOM-Korea Deputy Director Mike Joyner (left) and USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall (far left) on the K-16 unaccompanied personnel housing project to provide quality housing to officers and senior enlisted Soldiers.

IMCOM-K deputy director visits By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — A senior Installation Management Command-Korea leader made an official visit to U.S. Army GarrisonYongsan Aug. 8 just four weeks after arriving in Korea. However, IMCOMKorea Deputy Director Mike Joyner is no stranger to the unit. Joyner commanded Area IV when he was an Army colonel. Before becoming an Army civilian leader, Joyner served 30 years as both an enlisted Soldier and a Regular Army Officer with assignments in Thailand, Europe, Korea and the United States. After retiring, Joyner traded his Army

greens for a business suit. In his new senior executive service job, he oversees installation management for 41 Army camps and stations in the Republic of Korea. During his daylong visit, Joyner listened to briefings by the USAGYongsan senior staff and then toured Hannam Village, K-16 Air Base, Sungnam Golf Course and the Yongsan Soldier Support Center. USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall told Joyner how the garrison is dealing with an aging infrastructure and competing funding demands. “Our infrastructure is the biggest challenge we face,” Hall told the deputy. “These are serious issues.”

Hall detailed how Yongsan Garrison Public Works employees keep the installation running. For example, he said, the scheduled Sept. 29-30 South Post power outage, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, will help alleviate some power problems, but it is not a permanent fix. “Our employees work extremely hard to ensure a high quality of life for the Yongsan community,” Hall said. “I was very impressed with not only the size of Yongsan, but all of the services that are provided for Soldiers and their families,” Joyner said. “I think Yongsan is an assignment of choice.” As the principal senior advisor to IMCOM-Korea Region Director Brig.

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Firefighters battle dumpster blaze USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — An early Monday morning blaze in a dumpster near the Moyer Community Activity Center brought firefighters rushing to the scene in just minutes. “Crews extinguished the fire using about 50 gallons of water through a single line,” said USAG-Yongsan Fire Chief Alex Temporado. “The most probable cause was smoking materials being discarded into the dumpster.” Fire officials said throwing cigerettes into the dumpsters is an all too common cause of Yongsan fires. “These fires can be dangerous,” said Assistant Fire Chief Brad Bowling. “A couple of years ago we had a contractor emptying a dumpster

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A firefighter puts down a dumpster blaze Monday near Moyer Community Activity Center. receive third degree burns from there was some scorching inside the smoldering trash that exploded.” dumpster. Bowling said there was no The emergency was terminated damage to government property, but and all crews returned to quarters.

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SEOUL — Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers from units all over Yongsan Garrison units spent a few hours Aug. 10 improving the lives of some Seoul senior citizens. The community works mission was the final duty for these KATUSA Soldiers as they finished their military service. The Soldiers were released from military service Wednesday. The group traveled to the Seoul Dongbu Senior Care Center to help feed and bathe a group of elders. “This center runs 24 hours a day to shelter more than 300 retirees nationwide.” said Dongbu Senior Care Center Manager Kim Hyun-jung. “We could definitely use more volunteer support.” Kim gathered the volunteers for a brief training session on feeding and bathing the elders. “Get ready to open your hearts to these people,” she said. “They’ve been waiting for you.” The volunteers split into groups of six to serve the retirees on each of the installation floors. Each group assisted in bathing two to four elders. “It is traditionally a sign of intimacy between friends of the same sex to go to bathe together in Korea,” Kim said. “I hope this event means an interaction of intimacy rather than a simple act of service.” Some Soldiers helped with the facilities maintenance work. Others entertained the retirees with their singing skills. At noon, the volunteers led the elders to the tables for a lunch that required delicacy. Before leaving,

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Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Sgt. Kim Yo-han serves lunch to the Lee Ook-in during a community service visit Aug. 10. the Soldiers waved them good-bye with words of encouragement. “We are thankful so many came to help today,” said nurse Lee Hye-ja. “The young men were as strong and efficient as they were willing and patient.” Kim said that the Soldiers’ facial expressions had

changed dramatically from “anxiousness to happiness.” “It is not every day we are given an opportunity to serve the community together,” said Sgt. Kong Min-suk. “I enjoyed helping out, and I’m sure the seniors enjoyed our company as well.”

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recent accident left a Soldier with two broken ribs and severe bruising. After a four-day stay at the hospital, he is still recovering from the injury. This was a preventable accident. I want to reiterate the need for ground guides. When objects or people get into the path of a moving vehicle, the moving vehicle usually wins. Ground guiding a vehicle is a simple task. Ground guides are the driver’s “eyes” when manuevering a vehicle

School “My biggest challenge is to improve on curriculum and assessment,” Mounts said. “I want to be able to get out into the classrooms more often and spend more time with the students and teachers.” The middle school is welcoming seven new teachers to its staff of 45. Mounts said the school has about 520 students registered for classes already. For details about SAMS, visit the school online at http://www.seoulms.pac.dodea.edu. Seoul American Elementary School With around 900 students already registered and more expected, SAES is the largest DODDS school in Korea and the second largest in DODDS worldwide. “We are excited about the beginning of the year,” said SAES Principal Donna Kacmarski. “We’re ready for the partnership with parents.” This year the school plans to implement a new discipline plan. “We had a parent-teacher committee last year and developed a matrix,” said SAES Principal Donna

Deputy Gen. Al Aycock, Joyner is taking a close look at each installation, management practices and policies. “On a visit like this, I look at quality of life, families and what we are doing in Morale, Welfare and Recreation,” he said. Joyner said he looks at financial data and spending practices as well. He said he has a message for

in areas of limited visability. It may seem there isn’t too much to ground guiding a vehicle. But it is dangerous work if you don’t know what you’re doing. To help ensure you’re not injured in a preventable accident, check out Army Regulation 385-55, Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents. Always use ground guides when backing and in conjested areas. Ground guides should never walk backward and never get between two vehicles. Safety first!

from Page 9 Kacmarski. “We have different levels, ‘A’ to ‘E’ so that if this or that happens then the student will know the consequences.” For example, a first offense of rough playing or behavior on the playground would result in counseling with an administrator. The second offense would result in one hour detention and so on. Kacmarski said this matrix would help in a large school environment. “I believe in a strong partnership between parents, staff and community,” she said. “We can’t do it by ourselves. We have to do it together.” Kacmarski said they are welcoming 18 new teachers to their staff of 50. The school will offer a “meet and greet” for parents, teacher and students 1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the SAES Gymnasium. For information, call 736-4613. School begins Aug. 27 for 1st through 5th graders and Sept. 4 for kindergartners. For details about SAES, visit the school online at http://www.seoules.pac.dodea.edu.

from Page 10 community members. “Enjoy your time here in Korea, get off the post, visit the community, get to know the Korean people and you will love Korea,” he said. He said he is excited to serve in Korea again. “We loved it when we were here before,” Joyner said. “It’s a great opportunity for me and my family.”

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Yongsan legal gives overview concerning affirmative claims By Capt. Luke S. Rose Chief, Military Claims

The next time you hear someone use the phrase, “that’s affirmative,” don’t just assume they are saying “yes” in the military manner. Instead, they may be referring to an affirmative claim. An affirmative claim arises when nonmilitary and DoD third party civilians negligently damage DoD property or injure its personnel. The military claims division here at USAG Yongsan pursues these claims against individuals and their insurance companies to recover the costs associated with the negligent acts such as repair or replacement costs to property, medical bills and lost wages. What you can do to help? Commanders should be aware of the types of events within their command that may give rise to affirmative claims. The two most common types of affirmative claims that occur in this area are damage to a government vehicle by a non-military and DoD third party, and medical treatment provided to a Soldier or dependent

at a military treatment facility for injuries caused by a non-military and DoD third party’s negligent acts. Commanders should promptly report these potential affirmative claims to the military claims division. Why is it a good idea to help? The money collected by the affirmative claims department comes right back to the U.S. military. While most cases result in the money being diverted into the U.S. Treasury, in some cases the money can be paid directly to the unit suffering the damage to property, thereby replenishing those limited unit funds. In the case of MTFs, the funds recovered for their treatment are returned directly to them once recovered. All reports and information concerning potential affirmative claims should be sent to the Military Claims Division, USAGYongsan, ATTN: Affirmative Claims, PSC 303, Box 3, APO AP 96205. If you have questions call DSN 738-8111 or stop by at the Yongsan ACS Building (Bldg. 4106).

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USFIT Program to eliminate shortfalls By Army News Service

NATICK, Mass. - Sizing shortfalls in clothing and equipment distributed at central issue facilities are soon to be a thing of the past with the new Uniform System for Improved Tariffs program. The closest to a correct fit Soldiers can hope for usually involves a guessing game of small, medium, large or extra-large and the number of sizes available, which is currently determined by outdated predictions. The USFIT program uses 3-D, whole-body scanners to record the shape of Soldiers’ bodies. The data is archived in the Integrated Database for Engineering Anthropometry of Soldiers to provide a better overall description of the user population. “Previously there was a large opportunity for a sizing error,” said Joseph Cooper, a USFIT project officer. “Using the scanner will give us data to provide the best fit.” The IDEAS database will also assist developers in the design of current and next-generation clothing and equipment, including future combat systems. The information may eventually be loaded onto common access cards so Soldiers and supply sergeants can simply scan the card when ordering uniforms and equipment from around the world. “The average age of an OIF Reservist is approximately 33, while the age of an incoming active-duty Soldier is between 18 and 23 years old,” Cooper explained. “Sizing for uniforms will vary greatly between the two.”

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Knocked Up (R) 8:30 p.m.

Spider-Man 3 (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

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Knocked Up — Allison Scott is an up-and-coming entertainment journalist whose 24-year-old life is on the fast track. But it gets seriously derailed when a drunken one-nighter with slacker Ben Stone results in an unwanted pregnancy. Faced with the prospect of going it alone or getting .to know the baby's father, Allison decides to give the lovable doof a chance. Rated R ( sexual content, drug use, language) 129 minutes

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Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer — The enigmatic, intergalactic herald, the Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As he races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost.Rated PG (action violence, language, innuendo) 119 minutes

Harry Potter 5 (PG13) 6:45 p.m. Harry Potter 5 (PG13) 9:30 p.m. Knocked Up (R) 9 p.m. Knocked Up (R) 8 p.m.

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Rush Hour 3 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Rush Hour 3 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Nancy Drew (PG) 6:30 p.m.

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The Bourne Ultimatum — All he wanted was to disappear. Instead, Jason Bourne is now hunted by the people who made him what he is. Having lost his memory and the one person he loved, he is undeterred by the barrage of bullets and a new generation of highly-trained killers. Bourne has only one objective: to go back to the beginning and find out who he was. Now, in the new chapter of this espionage series, Bourne will hunt down his past in order to find a future. He must travel from Moscow, Paris, Madrid and London to Tangier and New York City as he continues his quest to find the real Jason Bourne--all the while trying to outmaneuver the scores of cops, federal officers and Interpol agents with him in their crosshairs.Rated PG-13 (action violence) 115 minutes

Gracie (PG13) 6:45 p.m. Rush Hour 3 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Knocked Up (R) 8 p.m. Fantastic Four 2 (PG) 7 p.m. Rush Hour 3 (PG13) 8 p.m. Epic Movie (PG13) 6:30p.m. Charlottes Web (G) 6:30 p.m.

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Evan Almighty — Newly elected to Congress, the polished, preening newscaster, Evan Baxter, is the next one anointed by God to accomplish a holy mission--walking in the footsteps of Bruce Almighty. Evan leaves Buffalo behind and shepherds his family to suburban northern Virginia. Once there, his life gets turned upside-down when God appears and mysteriously commands him to build an ark. But his befuddled family just can't decide whether Evan is having an extraordinary mid-life crisis or is truly onto something of Biblical proportions. Rated PG (rude humor, peril) 90 minutes

Rush Hour 3 — While in Paris, Lee and Carter inadvertently get mixed up with the Chinese Triad crew. LAPD detective James Carter and Chinese Chief Inspector Lee travel to Paris to battle a wing of the Chinese organized crime family, the Triads. Rated PG-13 (action violence, sexual content, nudity, language) 97 minutes

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Fantastic Four 2 (PG) 7 p.m. Oceans Thirteen (PG13) 6 p.m. The Santa Clause 3

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USAG-Daegu Chaplains Chaplain (MAJ) Edward Martin: [email protected], 768-5455 Chaplain (CPT) Byong Min: [email protected], 765-8991 For additional information, contact the Area IV Chaplain’s Office at 764-5455.

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Max Lucado in his book, “Facing Your Giants,” asks the powerful question, “What do you do with the ‘But God’ moments in your life? When God interrupts your good plans, how do you respond? All of us have had those moments in our life when things did not go as we had thought, hoped, or planned. The Bible records in 1 Chronicles 28 such a moment in the life of King David that offers some insight into what to do when God says “No.” It was in David’s heart to build a great house to the LORD his God. In fact, David went as far as to assemble all the necessary materials to build it, but God revealed to him that it was not his task to do because he was a man of war and had shed much blood (verses 2-3). What is going on here – the desire of a man met up with the purpose of God, and they were contrary the one to the other. To say that David simply wanted to build God a house is an understatement; it was the longing of his heart to do so. However, God said, “No”. How did David handle God’s “No?” David did three things. First of all, he accepted God’s will concerning his role in the building of God’s House. David didn’t try and force things. He confessed, not simply to himself, but before others, that building the Temple was not God’s will for his life. Secondly, he didn’t lose sight of the purpose and blessing of God in and upon his life. David said, “Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me

before all the house of my father to be king over Israel forever...” (verses 4-5). David didn’t lose sight of who he was in God and what God had decreed for his life. Finally, he maintained a kingdom perspective realizing that the most important thing was not the builder, but the building. David took consolation in the fact that God would use His son Solomon to complete the work (1 Chronicles 28:6). God didn’t leave David hanging. With His “No” came also a “Howbeit,” and when David got a hold of the “Howbeit” of God, he was able to rebound from this disappointment. In addition, perhaps at this reading you are fellowshipping with a “But God” moment in your life. A relationship didn’t go as you planned. A loved one’s health took an unexpected detour. A hoped for advancement did not materialize, and you are standing amidst the rubble of dashed hopes and dreams. Accept the apparent will of God for your life; don’t lose sight of what God has already decreed and brought to pass in your life; maintain your kingdom perspective pertaining to the events that happen to you knowing that God uses all things to work out His purpose in your life. God said in Proverbs 16:9, “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.” Settle it in your heart to walk in the steps that God has ordained for your life knowing that your great God has got your back and still has great plans for your life!

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After Henri LeBorgne, MWR sports director, fired the starting pistol for the USAG-Casey 30 kilometer bicycle race Aug. 4 at USAG-Casey’s Hanson Field House, six dauntless cyclists sprint to begin the race. Rain and mud didn’t slow the times.

Quick times did indeed show as Warrant Officer Nicolas Jones crossed the finish line in 1:02. Jones led the race after the first 5 kilometers and held the lead to finish in close to record time. Jones displays his First Place, Men’s Division trophy.

There are people at every major intersection to maintain the safety for the event as well as direct the bicyclist on his route.

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MWR Events Lovesick Radio Tue., Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Camp Walker, Hilltop Club Wed., Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Taegu AB, Jake's Place Thu., Aug. 16, 8 p.m. Chinhae Naval Base, Duffy's All Hands Fri., Aug. 17, 10 p.m. Kunsan Air Base, Loring Club Sat., Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Yongsan Garrison, Moyer CAC Sun., Aug. 19, 7 p.m. Camp Casey, Gateway Club Tue., Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Camp Humphreys, Tommy D's Wed., Aug. 22, 8 p.m. Osan Air Base, Mustang Club

2007 IMCOM-Korea Fall Digital Photo Contest Open to all Active Duty and Reserve U.S. Servicemembers, DoD Civilians, Retirees and Family Members Five categories to enter: 1. People 2. Military Life 3. Places 4. Things 5. Experimental Process Individuals interested in entering the contest should contact their local MWR representative: USAG-H 7326896,USAG-Y 738-5254, USAG-H 753-8825, USAG-D 764-4123 or the program manager at 725-6070

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Soldiers and Family Members enjoy a day in the sun at the Camp Humphreys “Splish & Splash” aquatics park. A recent Army study confirms that Soldier and Family access to recreational facilities like this play a significant roll in improving retention and satisfaction with Army life.

Army study confirms recreation and Family readiness programs directly linked to readiness and retention MWR Marketing IMCOM-Korea Region

YONGSAN GARRISON — The Army has announced results from a recently completed ground-breaking study that identified positive, measurable links between Soldiers’ use of recreation and Family programs and readiness and retention. The study, funded by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command, found a significant relationship and a positive, direct link between active-duty Soldiers’ use of recreation and Family programs and their desire to stay in Army, their career intentions, and their satisfaction with Army life. These links also held true for program use by the spouses of active-duty Soldiers. “Now we can demonstrate that the recreation and Family programs we have in place do make a difference,” said Brig. Gen. Belinda Pinckney, FMWRC Commander. The study measured the strength of the links in terms of overall program use and against four distinct groups of programs: Child and Youth Programs and Services; Sports and Fitness Programs; Food and Beverage Operations; and Recreation, Tour and Travel, and Library Programs and Services. The research also revealed a link between Soldiers’ use of recreation and family programs and their emotional attachment to the Army. The Soldiers’ emotional attachment to the Army was found to have a very strong link to readiness and retention outcomes. Of particular note is the finding that readiness and retention increase as program use increases, but these programs are used less frequently by junior officers and enlisted Soldiers and their spouses. “We can strengthen the readiness of the Army by doing two

things,” Pinckney said, “ensure that recreation and family programs meet the needs of Soldiers and their Families, and increase their awareness of these programs.” The study, conducted by independent researchers, focused on two Armywide surveys of Soldiers and two of spouses, containing responses from more than 25,000 Soldiers and 23,000 spouses. The researchers determined whether statistical significance existed between program use and the readiness and retention outcomes and then measured the strength (“effect size”) of the associations. Army survey data have consistently indicated that Soldiers and Families value recreation and Family programs, use them frequently, and consider them important to morale, retention, and readiness. For years, however, program managers, policy makers and researchers have been confronted by the challenge of demonstrating a scientific, empirical link in what may be intuitively obvious. Individuals seeking more information about the study may contact Dr. Richard Fafara, [email protected]. Study findings will be integrated into recreation and Family program resource and marketing decisions, and will play an important role in designing future research to assess the impact of these programs over time. The study also will contribute to a holistic assessment of how Army programs and benefits available to active and reserve components contribute to readiness and retention. The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command oversees hundreds of services and activities to support the quality of life for Soldiers and their Families.

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Wonju warfigthers set up LSA in support of UFL By Andre D. Butler USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

CAMP LONG - In preparation for this year’s Ulchi Focus Lens exercise, Soldiers from Wonju Enclave came together and set up one of three life support areas to ensure warfighters deploying from the United States have world-class service and support throughout the event. The LSA, located at Camp Long, will support 50 Indiana Army National Guard and USFK KATUSA Soldiers. The 38th Infantry Division Soldiers were scheduled to start arriving in country Tuesday, said Sgt. Anthony Ross, a supply sergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment United States Army Garrison based at Camp Long. Ross is also the LSA coordinator for UFL ’07 and is in charge of all life support area operations during the exercise. “I am responsible for coordinating and providing whatever support the Soldiers who will staying here need,” said Ross. “My overall purpose during UFL is ensuring [the Soldiers] are cared for and that they don’t have to worry about anything but performing their mission,” he said. “World-class customer service,” is the motto of USAG Humphreys Garrison commander. Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr., Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Kim, USAG Humphreys command sergeant major, and other key leaders from the garrison staff took a trip to the Enclave Aug. 10 to inspect the LSA. “Soldiers should receive worldclass customer service and support no matter what environment they’re in,” Dumoulin said.

PHOTOS BY ANDRE D. BUTLER

Col. John E. Dumoulin, United States Army Garrison Humphreys commander, points out adjustments that need to be made to an air conditioning unit at the LSA during his inspection of the facility Aug 10.

“Just because they are in field doesn’t mean they should expect to be treated differently.” “We don’t lower our standards when servicing our Soldiers because of the conditions. It is our job to ensure they have the best service at all times. We are family,” he said. Camp Long officials agree with the commander. “We want to make the Soldiers feel as comfortable as possible,” said Sgt. 1st Class Evelyn McIver, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Wonju Enclave installations. “And we provide these services with a smile,” she said. The actual LSA at Long consists of multiple facilities geared toward maintaining a high quality of life standard for the Indiana warfighters participating in UFL. “We have 24-hour operations here,” said McIver. The post has dedicated personnel manning the gym, and other areas Soldiers need regular access to, she said. “In support of the UFL Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Kim makes sure ‘07 dining facility hours for things are ready in the CAC for warfighters.

breakfast, lunch and dinner will be extended,” she said. The facility will also be open for midnight meals for Soldiers who don’t work normal hours, McIver said. Soldiers will also be able to go to the

MWR has a tent with telephones and board games that warfighters can use to make their stay more enjoyable. The organization has also scheduled tours and trips of Korea for Soldiers participating in the exercise from the U.S., Ross said. The Camp Long Community Activities Center “We don’t lower our will also provide around the standards when servicing our clock services. There, warfighters can Soldiers because of the relax while shooting a game of pool or playing other conditions. It is our job to competitive activities. ensure they have the best The CAC even has a billiards table for KATUSA service at all times. Soldiers to enjoy. We are family.” The 38th’s mission while on the peninsula will be to support the First Republic of Korea Army and act as a — Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. headquarters element for two Fires Brigades. McIver said the objective of their LSA support movie theater for shows and use the for the Soldiers is to help not hinder bowling alley. their mission. “They can come to us There are male and female facilities for anything,” she said. located at the LSA. “No matter what the issue may be, It has a laundry room and we should be able to meet their needs recreation’s area. as well as address their concerns,” The recreation areas are courtesy said McIver. “If we can’t answer a of the Enclave’s Morale, Recreations question, provide a service or the help and Welfare organization. needed – we have the resources to Game and TV areas are set up, and reach out to other agency’s that can warfighters will have full access to make sure the Soldier needs are met,” computers while staying at the LSA. she said.

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CDC Teacher Needed Child and Youth Services, Child Development Center is currently looking for a qualified teacher to teach brand new Pre-Kindergarten class, ages 4-5. Hours will be from 8 a.m -5 p.m with classroom hours being 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Salary is $13.12- $15.69 per hour. Great benefits package, including medical, dental, 401K and COLA. Qualifications: Possess and maintain one of the following: Child Development Associate, Army School Age Credential (Boys and Girls of Club America) or Army Practicum, Possess AA degree with major emphasis in childcare. Preferred: Possess BA/BS degree with a major emphasis on ECE, Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics or Special Education. PHOTOS BY CANDACE GODFREY

U.S. Army Reservists Wanted The 343rd Support Center, USAG Humphreys, is seeking Soldiers interested in continuing to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves. You will retain PX, Commissary, MWR, banking and postal privileges just like active duty. Soldiers will be retrained in open MOS slots. For more information contact Richard Scott at USAG Humphreys -- 753-8634, [email protected]. Intermediate-level Education ILE Phase I course will be held Sept. 10-12 in Yongsan. The course is aimed at Army Reserve majors and captains, but active duty officers can attend. After completion of the course the officers will be Military Education Level 4 (MEL4) qualified. Contact Lt. Col. Dennis Davenport, 723-4394, [email protected].

Child development center gets visit

Capt. Kenneth A. Ferland, commander Det. 2, 607th Weather Squadron visited the USAG Humphreys Child Development Center Aug. 9 to give a brief lesson on the squadron’s mission. This monthly visit was part of the center’s monthly community enrichment program. Each month a different organization visits the center to teach the children about their jobs and how they benefit the community. (above) Seth Webb, 4, blows into a device used to measure wind speed. (upper left) Ferland puts safety glasses on Brody Johnson, 3, before creating snow. (left) Ferland pretends he can make it snow and throws shredded paper on the kids.

Dazzling performances highlight 1-7th Air Defense Artillery ‘New Horizons’ Day training By 1st Lt. Wes Allen 1-7th Air Defense Artillery

Army Reserve Command Position Vacancy The Commander’s position for the 343rd Support Center, will be available to interested Army Reserve lieutenant colonels and majors NLT Oct 1. The 343rd Spt. Ctr. is located at USAG Humphreys, authorized 34 Soldiers, and is subordinate to the 501st SBDE. Contact Lt. Col. Davenport, 723-4394, [email protected]. Bowling League to Start The Wednesday night bowling league will have a meeting for team captains Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. at USAG Humphreys Bowling Center. Registration is now open for participants. Indoor Pool Closure USAG Humphreys indoor pool is now closed for repairs. The pool will re-open in two to three weeks. Please send us your stories and photos To submit information for publishing in The Morning Calm Weekly, USAGHumphrey’s common pages or for submissions for the News & Notes section, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598. You can also email all of your information to [email protected].

SUWON AIR BASE - The 1st Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment recently conducted New Horizon’s Day training at the Suwon Theater on Suwon Air Base. As part of the cultural awareness aspect of training, 1-7th ADA invited performers from the Korean National Classical Music Institute to play and sing several classical Korean musical pieces. Korean harp players showed their skills as they played. “The music was very touching,” said Capt. Julianna Eum, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery commander. “Events like this go a long way to bringing us closer to our Korean hosts.” The singing by Grak, Mi Jeong was beyond compare and captivated the audience. The harp players, Cho, Young Jin, Lee, Hyun Gyeong, and Kim Young Leem also displayed unrivaled talent as the technique on their instruments was superlative. Children from Yongin University IL WOL Gym dazzled the audience with their Tae Kwon Do skills bringing the event to a close. “I was really impressed,” said Maj. Albert Labella, 1-7th’s executive officer. “The youngsters [played] very well and showed excellent discipline,”

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During 1-7th’s New Horizon cultural training, two young combatants show their quick reflexes during the Tae Kwon Do demonstration. Labella said. Sensei Woo, Hee Chang Soldiers. They displayed many of the looked on as his students performed same traits that make up a “No Fear” in front of the theater full of 1-7 ADA Battalion Soldier.

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Weekend gives way to Soldiers, Airmen jockeying for KOs

By Mike Mooney USAG Humphreys MWR Marketing

The Kunsan Wolfpack came loaded for bear at the quarterly Humphreys Boxing Smoker held at the post gym Saturday night, and walked off with 11 pieces of first-place hardware and five seconds. “They have a strong boxing program at Kunsan, which includes both Airmen and Soldiers,” said Area Sports Director Lonnie Herring, “and they came ready to swing.” And swing they did, winning five of their first place awards by knockout, two more when the referee stopped the contest, two by unanimous decisions and one by split decision. The 11th title was a walkover when organizers were unable to match Christian Auvaa with an opponent of similar weight or experience. There were 18 bouts on the night’s card, with boxers from Humphreys, Osan, Eagle, Casey, Yongsan, Hovey and Suwon competing. “It was great to get this many boxers from all over the peninsula,” Herring said. “This is far and away the best mix we have ever had. Hopefully, someone from Daegu and Chinhae will be able to join us next time so that we have the entire peninsula involved.” Host Humphreys won four titles (including a walkover), with Camp Eagle taking two and Camp Casey, Yongsan and Suwon Air Base one each. “Unfortunately, we didn’t have any women bouts this time,” said Herring, “but we did have our first-ever Heavyweight KATUSA participant.” Kim, Won-tae, Headquarters Company USAG Humphreys, fought the night’s final bout. He was stopped by Kunsan’s Justice Burrus at 1:41 of the second round, but in a couple of good licks of his own before it was over. “I got really, really tired,” he puffed. The night featured eight knockouts – the fastest 16 seconds as Sean Pate of Headquarters, 602nd ASB, Humphreys, nailed Kunsan’s David Rodriguez with a power blow that had the Airman seeing stars. Pate’s KO followed a 17 second knockout by Suwon’s Elijah Gilbert, who nailed Joshua Jamel of Delta Company, 4-2 Aviation, Humphreys. Humphreys entered a total of nine boxers in the competition, with Wilson Rivera, Company E, 4-2 Aviation; Avery Robinson, also Echo 4-2 and Pate winning titles and Antonio Battle, Echo 3-2 Aviation getting a first-place walkover. Camp Eagle entered three boxers and won two crowns with Ken Laird and Grayson Walker taking home gold. Both are from 1-2 Aviation. And Suwon entered a single boxer – Gilbert – who also took home gold. Herring said he hopes the next smoker will be held in October or November and that he hopes to hold it in the new MP Hill Gymnasium, which is nearing completion.

(above) USAG Humphreys KATUSA Kim, Won-tae, trades punches with Kunsan Soldier Justice Burrus,Company C, 2-1 ADA, in the final bout of the night. Kim was Ko’ed in 3:41. This was the first time a KATUSA heavyweight had entered the Humphreys Boxing competition (right) Sean Pate, (HSC, 602nd ASB, USAG Humphreys, moves to a neutral corner after nailing David Rodriguez 8th LRS, Kunsan, with the night’s quickest knockout – just 16 seconds into the opening round.

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Avery Robinson Company E, 4/2 Aviation, USAG Humphreys, and Vincent Reed, 8th SFS, Kunsan Air Base, fought an even bout, with Robinson winning a split decision, 2-1, at Humphreys Boxing Smoker.

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Ribbon cutting reopens Daegu Mountain Inn By Cpl. Jung Seo-jin 19th ESC Public Affairs

Soldiers and Civilians, Directorate of Public Works designers, estimators, architects and engineers gathered at Camp Walker’s dining facility, also known as the ‘Daegu Mountain Inn’, to celebrate the completion of its $800,000 renovation project with a grand opening ceremony Aug. 9. The project, which took 98 days to complete, began May 1 and was finished Aug. 6. Improvements include renovations to the salad bar, walls and floors in the kitchen and main serving line and restroom facilities. New features of the Daegu Mountain Inn are employee showers and an eight-station cyber cafe. Computers will be furnished for users of the cafe. Despite humid weather conditions, Soldiers and Civilians assembled for

PHOTO BY CPL. JUNG SEO-JIN

(Left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Natasha M. Jackson, dining facility manager, Col. Michael Saulnier, United States Army Garrison Daegu commander and Brig. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) commander, cut a ribbon to officially open the newly renovated ‘Daegu Mountain Inn’ dining facility on Camp Walker Aug. 9. remarks from Brig. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) commander,

and Col. Michael Saulnier, United States Army Garrison Daegu commander. “We appreciate the team

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work of U.S Army Garrison Daegu and contractors who worked so hard to build this facility - it’s a world class

facility, which is exactly what our Soldiers deserve, and we are very proud to have [the Daegu Mountain Inn] as the flagship dining facility in Area IV,” Mason remarked. Mason and Saulnier presented coins and certificates of appreciation to contractor representatives and Korean Service Corps employees, and then joined distinguished guests in a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the renovated facility. The guests were welcomed inside for a tour and enjoyed a lunch of steak and lobster alongside the Soldiers who will use the improved facility on a daily basis. “It’s a wonderful place to have a meal; our Soldiers are very pleased with it,” concluded Mason. “All in all, this is just a superb facility - a magnificent place for our Soldiers to come in and have good Army chow and share a little bit of fellowship.”

Let’s dine together...

By Pfc. Na Kyung-chul USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

During the upcoming Ulchi Focus Lens (UFL)07 Exercise, leaders must ensure that every step is taken to protect personnel and equipment. The excellent opportunity to practice military skills in UFL should not be marred by loss of life, injuries or unnecessary damage to property. For the safety of personnel and equipment, the United States Army Garrison Daegu Installation Safety Office has put out a safety guide. The safety guide contains accident and serious injury reporting procedures and safety guidelines for the tent city area, heat injuries, driving in Korea, flooding and typhoons, ground guide procedures, electrical guidance, and speed limit change. “Safety continues not only during the exercise but also on normal duty hours,” said Rolen Johns, USAG Daegu Safety Officer. “The reason why we reinforce the importance of safety for this exercise is that Daegu is one of the hottest cities in Korea during the summer. Because of hot weather, personnel from other regions can get in trouble during the exercise. They should be cautious of that.” “My goal is to conduct a safe and realistic exercise without accidents or injuries,” said Col. Michael P. Saulnier, USAG Daegu commander. “In order to meet this goal, commanders and leaders will conduct Risk Assessments within their areas of responsibility. These assessments must be briefed to personnel and supervised to ensure an accident-free exercise.” For more information on the UFL07 safety guide, contact Rolen Johns at 768-8650.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Barry C. Wheeler, United Nations Command, Republic of Korea and U.S. Combined Forces Command, United States Forces in Korea and Eighth United States Army command sergeant major, talks with Pfc. Han Sang-woong, United States Army Garrison Daegu, during Wheeler’s Aug. 13 walk-through visit of the Life Support Area for the Ulchi Focus Lens (UFL) 07 Exercise.

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Women’s Mentoring Seminar held Aug. 10 Daegu School Bus Transportation Daegu Student Transportation Office has moved into their new office in Bldg. 3019, Room 321 on Camp George. Customer Service hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Don’t wait, complete student transportation needs now for the new school year. Plastic bus cards are now available for pick-up for returning students. For information, call Michael Dudley at 768-7722. Factory and Culture Tour Korean Foreigner Tourist Facility Association proposes a factory and cultural tour for DOD Soldiers and Family Sept. 7. Participants will visit OB Beer Factory, The Korean Presidential Villa (Cheongnamdae) and Mungyeong Pottery Exhibition Hall, Mungyeong Museum and KBS historical drama filming set. KFTFA and OB beer factory will provide some gifts for the attendees. OB Beer factory will provide OB beer test taste opportunity, alcohol drinks for the underage. For registration and information, call Chong Youngkon at 768-6907. Daegu Area Intramural Soccer Program There will be Daegu Area Intramural Soccer Program. The pre-season tournament is Sept. 6 to 8 and the league is Sept. 13 to 28 at the Kelly Field on Camp Walker. The deadline for entry is Aug. 29 and coaches meeting is noon Aug. 31. For information, call Mr. Kim or Ms. Chong at 764-4225/5217. Flag Football Program There will be Daegu Intramural Flag Football Program. The pre-season tournament is September 3 to 5 and the league is September 10 to October 10 at the Kelly Field on Camp Walker. The deadline for entry is August 29 and coaches meeting is 12:30 p.m. August 31. For information, call Mr. Kim or Ms. Chong at 764-4225/5217. Girl Scout Adult Volunteers The Girl Scouts are seeking adult volunteers to lead and advise girls to build character, courage and confidence today. Available positions are Studio 2B advisor (older girls 6th to 12th grade), assistant leaders (all levels), registrar, secretary and events coordinator. For information, contact Tondra Anderson at (053)210-6003 or [email protected].

By Samuel G. Hudson USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

The women of United States Army Garrison Daegu recently had a unique opportunity to interact with Command Sergeant Major Diane M Foster, U.S. Army GarrisonYongsan command sergeant major, at USAG Daegu’s first Women’s Mentoring Seminar, held on Camp Walker’s Evergreen Golf Club Aug. 10. According to Master Sergeant Micaela M. Hendrix, NCOIC of Directorate of Planning, Training, Mobilization and Security Daegu, the seminar focused on a variety of topics solely designed to allow women to express their feelings and concerns in an environment free of judgment. “When I first heard of the women’s mentoring seminar, I thought it was going to be a male bashing session, but

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Command Sgt. Maj. Diane M. Foster, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan command sergeant major, speaks to attendees at USAG Daegu’s first Women’s Mentoring Seminar Aug. 10. that was far from what it was,” said Hendrix. When asked what advice she would

give a woman on balancing career and family, Foster stated that she does not

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Distinguished Soldier athletes head to All-Army Softball Trials The leadership, determination and athleticism these Soldiers embody are a reflection of the high caliber of Soldiers in of Korea.

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Sgt. 1st Class Andre Elder has been to the All-Army Sports Tryout Camp for softball six times, and has played on the All-Army team four of those seasons. He led the 501st STB to the 8th Army championships this year with a record of 23-0. By Pfc. Jang Won-il USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL – 26 home runs, 70 runs batted in and a batting average of .802 are the performance statistics which allowed Sgt. 1st Class Andre Elder, Anti-terrorism Force Protection NCOIC, 501st Special Troops Battalion, to make his way to the FY07 All-Army Sports Tryout Camp for the sport of softball. He has made it to the tryout six times in the past and played for the All-Army team four times so he knows better than anyone else what to expect when he gets there. “You still have to be on your game to stay on the team because they only take the best,” said Elder. “I consider him a multi-talented athlete. He can play in any given position,” said Modesto C. Algarin,

Camp Carroll’s Sports, Fitness & Aquatics director, of Elder. Algarin has seen him play and make it to the AllArmy team for quite a few years and is proud of the talented softball player from Camp Carroll. “At the end of the day of course, I would say at least one home run per game. The beauty of him is that he’s a complete team player.” Elder led the 501st STB (Special Troops Battalion) to the 8th Army championship with a team record of 230 in the 2007 USAG Daegu Post Level Teams. He has played softball since before joining the Army with a hometown team which he described as “very competitive.” He played shortstop and outfield, and currently on the All-Army team, he plays right field. Elder is also a member of the ‘Korea Heat’ international softball team which travels around the Pacific, including Thailand, Japan and the Republic of the Philippines. The leadership, determination and athleticism this Soldier embodies are a reflection of the high caliber of Soldiers in the Republic of Korea. Another Soldier from Carroll has made it to the women’s softball team. Cpl. Roxanne M. Finks, Information Management Officer, 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, is

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Another veteran of the All-Army Softball program, Cpl. Roxanne M. Finks, has set her sights on Tryout Camp again this year. In addition to playing for AllArmy last year, Finks played for Yongsan during the PacificWide Tournament, in which Yongsan took second place. participating in the All-Army Women’s Softball Tryout Camp scheduled for Aug. 22 - Sept. 15. This is her second time being selected. “Last year was my “rookie” year, and I was overwhelmed to have been selected,” Finks said. “I was afraid to make mistakes, but it was at camp last year that I learned that softball is truly a team effort.” Last year, when Finks played for

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NEWS & NOTES Camp Walker PX/Commissary Schedule Camp Walker PX and Commissary hours will be adjusted as follows for the Ulchi Focus Lens 07 Exercise: PX (Aug. 20 - 3 Sept.): 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily Commissary (Aug. 14 - 31): Weekdays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Get Involved in TSA Taegu Spouse’s Association has a few Board and Committee positions still available. Make new friends. Make a difference in your community. Make this the best your TSA has had. For information, contact Leigh Roper at 010-58460871 or [email protected].

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27 USAG-D Camp Carroll Chapel hosts VBS Aug. 17, 2007

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By Pfc. Jang Won-il

Assistant, United States Army Garrison Daegu, “the biggest meaning of this event is that the kids get the opportunity to meet God in their early years.” CAMP CARROLL –About 30 children VBS was supported by many parents and volunteers. and parents gathered at Camp Carroll Chapel Ms. Kim, Ji-hye, Taegu American School student and for a three-day volunteer for the vacation Bible school event, said that “this (VBS) program. was a good Children ages five experience to have to 13 participated in fellowship with the the program, which Chapel family.” Kim took place from 9 added, “I had a lot of a.m. – 1 p.m., Aug. 8 fun spending time with – 10. the children. I have The VBS program learned a lot, and will consisted of two never forget this hours of Bible studies, experience.” prayer and praise Chaplains have daily. The rest of the used various study day’s schedule guides and books to concentrated on fun guide the VBS P and fellowship, and p r o g r a m . the kids were divided Pfc. Lee, Sang-yoon, Camp Carroll Installation Chapel Assistant, Chaplain(Capt.) Min, into teams and USAG Daegu, (left) has fun with children during lunch time at this Byung-keun, USAG participated in year’s -Camp Carroll Vacation Bible School, Aug 10. Daegu, used the numerous activities. ‘Galilee Adventure’ They had fun under the sun while getting book to lead VBS events this year. soaked in water balloon fights and learned “I think this gave the Camp Carroll Chapel family a team play in soccer games. They also folded chance to really come together in fellowship,” said Sohn. “It paper animals and drew pictures of Bible- is not easy to have intimate relationships with those whom related characters. you meet only once or twice a week, but through cooperation “I believe,” said Pfc. Sohn, Joo- and volunteering for the preparation of this event, I think we Yung, Camp Carroll Installation Chapel are now a lot closer than we were before.” USAG Daegu Public Affairs

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Seminar

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family, Foster stated that she does not have to be a ‘superwoman’, because “the moment she can’t reach that status, she is bound to feel that she is not a good professional or family member.”

“Women should judge other women based on their professional performance, merit and character.” - Command Sgt. Maj. Diane M. Foster “If she sets realistic goals on how she is going to handle both family and a professional career and has a good decision-making process, she will have not have a problem balancing the two,” explained Foster. “Life is a process of growing up in different surroundings. Not everyone was reared the same way, nor came from the same walks of life.” That difference is not, however, a basis for prejudging another female that you don’t know. “Women should judge other women based on their professional performance, merit and character,” said Foster. Some of the challenges women face in Korea are the different culture, being away from familiar family and friends and integration with new family and friends. According to Foster, these challenges can be overcome if a young professional woman surrounds herself with people she feels are safe morally, ethically and professionally, which will allow her to grow. “The most important thing that women can take out of this seminar is that respect for themselves and others, resulting in a safe environment, will allow them to align themselves with women of strong moral and ethical character,” Foster emphasized.

Athletes

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Yongsan during the Pacific Wide Tournament, she caught the attention of Robert Bailey, who was last year’s coach of the All-Army team. While she did not know about the All-Army program, she was nervous and eager to show off her skills. Soon after Yongsan took 2nd place in their division, she was notified that she was eligible for the tryouts. Finks joined the Army in February 2005. She played little league baseball for five years as a pitcher and middle infielder. In high school, she played fast pitch softball as a catcher and middle infielder. She currently plays middle infield positions in the team. Elder spoke about this talented fellow Soldier athlete. “I’ve seen her play, and her defense is her strongest attribute. I think she is a really good athlete.” The 2007 All-Army Men’s and Women’s Softball Trial Camp is to be conducted at Fort Indiantown Gap, Penn., Aug. 22 – Sept. 10. Selectees will compete in the Armed Forces Men’s Softball Championship, Sept. 11-16 at Eglin, Air Force Base, Fla., or the Armed Forces Women’s Softball Championship, Sept. 16-21 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Also, if selected, athletes will compete in the Amateur Softball Association Men’s and Women’s National Championship,Sept. 27-30 at Oklahoma City, Okla. There seems to be no limit for these two Soldiers performing at their highest potential. When asked of his preparation for the tryout, Elder replied, “I hit as much as I can so that I will have a good pitch memory.” He also emphasized the importance of staying in shape during service. “Softball is definitely a good way to stay in shape. Actually, because you’ve got to run, it’s 50 percent hitting and 50 percent running. You’ve got to be on your toes at all times.”

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Elder, who currently has an .802 batting average, 26 home runs and 70 RBIs, says of Finks, “I’ve seen her play, and her defense is her strongest attribute. I think she is a really good athlete.” Both Elder and Finks will head to the 2007 All-Army Sports Tryout Camp for softball, and it they make the roster,on to their respective Armed Forces championships.

“I will go on camp this year, determined,” said Finks. “We will have a new coaching staff as well as several new players. We will keep our motto strong as we work together for “One team, one fight, one gold!”

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Korean Language

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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the W eek : Week

“My name is (

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Je eerumun ( my

name

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Vocabulary name

‘eerum’

family

‘kahok’

picture

‘sajin’

Situation of the W eek : At the hotel Week What do you do?

This story is about:

jigum mwol hashimnikka?

Is your family here? Kajogun yogie issumnikka?

Kajok sajin katko kyeshimnikka?

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Do you have any pictures of your family? I’m here alone.

Jo honja wassumnida.

It’s my first time in Korea. Hangugen choumimnida.

I hope I’ll see you again. Tto boepkessumnida.

Korean Expression of the W eek Week

Mal-e bbyeoga itda.

His words have bones.

His comments harbor hidden meaning or criticism