The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Aug. 24, 2007

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IMCOM-Korea recognizes Soldiers, KATUSA of the Year

Lovesick Radio rocks Yongsan Main Post Club

Soldiers, Family members host English Camp at Wonju Enclave

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Joint Chiefs Chairman conducts town hall meeting at Yongsan

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See pages 9 and 16 for additional photos and story ABOVE: Gen. Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answers questions from the audience Aug. 16 at Collier Field House town hall meeting. Following the meeting, Pace met with the media and joined 8th U.S. Army Commander, Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt in a tree planting ceremony behind the Dragon Hill Lodge. See page 9 for full story. LEFT: Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Ott, assigned to the 1st Signal Brigade, 251st Signal Detachment, shakes hands with the general following the Aug. 16 town hall meeting at Yongsan. During the meeting Pace thanked Servicemenbers for their contributions to peace and security on the Korean peninsula and took time out after the event to personally shake hands with members of the audience.

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USFK 2007-2008 Winter Safety Campaign We are responsible and we are accountable. identify Servicemembers in their formations “No deaths and no excuses” is our charter for who have had previous cold weather injuries. safety. The winter season is just around the All Servicemembers must be trained in corner, and it is time for us to refocus our efforts becoming pro-active, aware, and responsible on preventing hazards associated with the for their buddies’ condition as well as their colder months and wintertime activities. own. Using the buddy system to detect the Throughout the winter, we must remain vigilant early onset of cold related injuries is a proven with pro-active measures to identify, assess, mitigating strategy. and mitigate environmental changes and their • Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Any effect on ground, air, and off-duty operations. Servicemember misconduct involving alcohol Leaders at every level must take ownership and/or substance abuse will not be tolerated for the safety of their personnel. The entire in this command. The entire chain-ofGen. B.B. Bell chain-of-command vigorously executing its command must be fully engaged in ensuring responsibilities and empowering first-line leaders will their Servicemembers understand the consequences of produce the results we all want. Those results are alcohol abuse including underage drinking and abusive Servicemembers safely training and operating to standard, intoxication, ensuring that they know the range of very while achieving our readiness goals. negative implications for non-compliance. Leaders must Our USFK Winter Safety Campaign begins 1 October 2007 remain aggressive in preventing alcohol and substance and continues though 30 April 2008. The USFK Winter abuse throughout the winter season, especially focusing Safety Campaign Memo details information about the on extended weekend periods. It is paramount we instill in campaign and tasks commanders to develop and supervise each Servicemember the importance of looking out of one winter safety programs for their units. It is located at the another and helping prevent alcohol and substance abuse. following website: http://safety.korea.army.mil/Safety • Motor Vehicle Safety. Vehicle operations continue to C a m p a i g n / R e s o u r c e s / U S F K % 2 0 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 % 2 0 be an ongoing concern in Korea. Newly arrived personnel Winter%20Safety%20Campaign.pdf. must complete the driver’s orientation program addressing The Composite Risk Management (CRM) process must unique hazards specific to the area. Prior to driving between be integrated at every level during all missions/operations/ 1 November 2007 and 31 March 2008, special training will be activities. Actively participating in CRM will set our campaign given to all operators of Government owned vehicles. up for success. Leaders, down to and including first-line • Aviation Operations. The winter produces a range of supervisors, must take ownership of the development and extreme flying hazards, including blinding storms, icing, implementation of unit winter safety programs. I expect all navigation challenges, and dangerous runway conditions. leaders to accept this charge, and strictly enforce standards. Add this to the unusually high numbers of young aviators We are all accountable. assigned to USFK and there is an increased potential for The Winter Safety Campaign focuses on the following catastrophic aviation accidents during the winter. The entire areas: chain of command is responsible for ensuring our aviation • Leader Accountability. Positive chain-of-command force operates with caution and concern in executing risk involvement and engaged leaders are essential to a management and making flying decisions during winter successful safety program. The degree of importance the weather. commander places on safety determines the emphasis placed • There is no greater priority than the safety and welfare on the unit’s winter campaign. The “Under the Oak Tree” of the members of US Forces, Korea. Our Servicemembers, counseling between Servicemembers and first-line civilian employees, and family members are all wonderful supervisors for long weekends, passes, and other identified patriots and it is our responsibility to ensure their safety periods of high risk is one of the best methods to positively and wellness. My charge to everyone is to work and enjoy impact the behavior of subordinates. winter activities safely, with no tragedy, no sadness, no • Cold Weather Injuries. The prevention of cold weather loss of life within our footprint, no excuses. injuries is vital in sustaining combat power. In cold weather environments, all leaders must constantly be aware of the We Go Together! condition of their personnel and be alert for the symptoms GEN B.B. Bell and signs of cold weather injuries. Additionally, leaders must 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.

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AREA I: Larceny of Private Property, Investigation revealed Subject #1 borrowed a laptop from Victim #1, a backpack valued at $145 from Victim #2 and a laptop from Victim #3 and has not returned any of these items. On Aug. 6, Subject #1 was interviewed under rights advisal and provided a sworn statement in which Subject #1 admitted borrowing the listed items, but claimed Subject #1 either misplaced the items or they were stolen from Subject #1. Subject #1 related Subject #1 had made arrangements to repay everyone for their lost property. ECOL is $2,000. Investigation continues. AREA II: Larceny of Private Property, Person(s) unknown, by use of the internet, scammed Victim #1 out of $3,100 through a Nigerian fraud scam.Victim #1 answered a fraudulent internet employment add which hired Victim #1 and sent Victim #1 counterfeit travelers checks, which Victim #1 cashed for $5,000. Victim #1 was instructed to keep a percentage of the money and wire the rest ($3,100), to the unknown person in Nigeria, which Victim #1 did via Western Union, prior to finding out the checks were fraudulent. ECOL is $3,100. This is a final report.

AREA III: Driving Under the Influence of Any Intoxicant, Subject #1, operating a POV, was stopped at a KNP DUI checkpoint and administered a PBT with a result of 0.053% BAC. Subject #1 was transported to the Pyongtaek KNP Station where Subject #1 was charged by KNP under KRTL ART #44-1 (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol). Subject #1 requested to be released on a CJ Form 3 and was released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was then transported to the USAG-Humphreys PMO where Subject #1 was processed and released to Subject #1’s supervisor. On Aug. 11 at 10 a.m., Subject #1 returned to the USAGHumphreys PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, which [were] invoked. This is a final report. AREA VI: Contributing Alcohol to a Minor, Underage Drinking, Subject #1 was observed making an alcoholic beverage and giving it to Subject #2 whom Subject #1 knew was underage to consume alcohol. As Subject #2 was escorted to Subject #2’s room to obtain Subject #2’s ID card, Subject #2 admitted to SF of being under the legal age to consume alcohol and stated Subject #1 supplied Subject #2 with the alcohol. Subject #2 and Subject #1 were apprehended, transported to the SFCC where they were advised of their legal rights, which they invoked. Subject #2 and Subject #1 were released to their unit.

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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 e-mail 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. Birthday Steak Surprise If you are celebrating your birthday in the month of August, visit the Camp Kim USO Aug. 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 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. Rugby Players Needed Players interested in joining a USFK/ CFC rugby team to compete in the Seoul International Touch Rugby Tournament, Sept. 15, should contact Maj. Curtis at DSN 723-3917. 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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SUV and pickup fatalities on the rise By Taylor Barbaree

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Compared to 19 fatalities recorded in fiscal 2006 involving sports-utility vehicles and pickup trucks, to date in fiscal 2007, the Army has experienced an increase in the number of fatalities involving these type of vehicles. At the half way point of this fiscal year, according to the Army database, there have been 50 fatal POV off-duty accidents, claiming the lives of 54 Soldiers. Of this number, 24 accidents included SUV and truck fatalities. “The increase in pickup truck and SUV fatalities is proportional to the increase in the number of registrations the Army is experiencing and the sales (nationally) of these type vehicles,” noted Walter Beckman, deputy of driving task force, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center. “One reason the Army may be seeing this increase is because Soldiers have more disposable income coming out of theater and are buying the bigger more expensive SUVs and pickups.” Beckman’s explanation of the number of SUV fatalities coincides with the number of increased vehicle registration’s being recorded at Army posts. The Army’s Office of the Provost Marshal General indicates there were 71,573 SUVs registered in 2006, a 21 percent jump from 56,826 registered in 2005. Risk assessment, however, is one of many Army safety resources available for preparing Soldiers, Civilians, and

Family members for potential hazards such as POV accidents. “Risk assessments are paramount in preventing our Soldiers from becoming another horrific statistic,” said USACRC Command Sgt. Maj. Tod Glidewell. “It is my hope, as engaged leaders, that we will encourage those within our ranks to use the programs and tools that the Army has to offer such as the Travel Risk Planning System.” The Army’s TRiPs program is one of the tools that combat the hazards associated with operating POVs. TRiPS offers key features such as encouraging dialogue between supervisors and subordinates. This allows them the opportunity to discuss the planned trip, the risks involved, and how to control those risks with the Soldier. Of those people who completed the assessments, four have been killed with only two of those actually operating the vehicle. Soldiers complete roughly three to five thousand assessments a day. Because of programs such as TRiPS, in comparison to two-to-three years ago, the Army is seeing positive results, such as fewer fatalities involving off-duty accidents. However, these numbers are not acceptable. “One is too many, especially if it is your battle-buddy or loved one,” Glidewell said. “Our statistics indicate that our younger Soldiers are more at risk when it comes to off-duty accidents involving SUV’s,” Glidewell added “We must all continue stepping up and helping fellow Soldiers make the right decisions. If we continue to do this, we’ll be more successful in reducing loss and remaining Army Strong.”

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post Events and Activities Maskdance Festival (Sept. 28-Oct. 7) The Mask Dance in Korea addresses various themes in the performance such as the four seasons, life and death, local religion, and the natural environment. Seeing the brightly colored masks with over-exaggerated features will surely make visitors laugh. A world-famous folk dance team has also been invited to perform at this annual event. Various programs are also prepared for visitors to participate in such as a Mask Dance Contest in which visitors can wear facepaint and make-up as well as show their dance creations. Andong Folk Experience will give visitors a valuable chance to feel the region’s traditional culture and enjoy folk plays. The Andong Food Festival awaits visitors who want to taste the delicious regional foods. Andong Chicken Jjin (steamed chicken), for which Andong is very famous, will prove quite satisfying. A number of additional events will be held including marionette performances, mime, art performances, exhibitions and contests. Various hands-on events have also been scheduled such as ‘Making Small Masks,’ and ‘Making Wooden Sculptures’. For more information, call 82-54-8416398 or visit www.maskdance.com or www.tour2korea.com.

Everland Caribbean Bay Caribbean Bay is the world’s first indoor and outdoor water park and is located on the outskirts of Seoul in Yongin. Caribbean Bay has twelve indoor attractions and eleven outdoor attractions, as well as a village featuring restaurants and visitor accommodations. From the last weekend in May to the last weekend in August, Caribbean Bay holds special dance and music performances. The most popular outdoor pool at Caribbean Bay is the artificial Wave Pool with waves that seem to swallow up even the biggest person! There is also the Water Bobsleigh, a high-speed water slide that gives the sensation of being in a dark cave. There are 3 types of water slides: a high-speed cave type in a rotating dark cave, a free falling type from a 10-story apartment height and a 3stage dropping slide. The Surf Ride creates artificial rough waves and harsh currents to create a surfing effect. The Adventure Pool features 2.4 tons of water falling down from a skull to soak the swimmers from head to toe. There’s also a Kiddy Pool for younger visitors. Indoor attractions include the Lazy River, on which one can float lazily with a tube

along a stretch that is connected to the outdoor pool. The Sauna, Sandy Pool, Diving Pool, Spa, and more are also great indoor attractions. For more information, visit http://eng.everland.com, www.tour2korea.com, or call Everland at 82-31-320-5000.

Royal Wedding Ceremony (Oct. 20) This biannual ceremony is an exact reenactment of the royal wedding ceremony for King Gojong and Queen Min of Joseon's imperial family. It offers a great opportunity to see royal costumes and the lifestyle of Joseon dynasty. The traditional royal costumes are spectacular. There is a photo session, so don’t forget to bring a camera. The reenactment will take place at Unhyeongung Palace, the original site of the royal wedding ceremony on March 21, 1866, for emperor Gojong and his empress Myeongseong. Based on thorough historical research and consultation by the palace’s counsel panel, the event is organized to commemorate the significance of Korean history and to shed new light on a fading traditional culture. The ceremony takes place from 1-3 p.m. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com.

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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USFK Installation Access Control Guide Recent activities around our installations and worldwide have raised a need to re-examine installation access policies to ensure that we keep our community safe. Here in Korea, there is also a need to ensure ‘Good Neighbors’ receive the access they deserve. With these objectives in mind, USFK has made policy changes on installation access and the ‘Good Neighbor’ Program. The intent is to ensure that USFK access policies and the GNP are working in harmony and not against each other and that they comply with all relevant laws and policies. It is not USFK’s goal to reduce the number of passes, and the number of passes may actually increase if properly controlled. This ‘USFK Installation Access Control Guide’ is the first phase in implementing our new policies. It is USFK’s hope you read it and gain a clearer understanding of the policy and will support this implementation.

Old Practice Our old practice allowed anyone who was a member of a recognized friendship organization to gain access to USFK bases. In some cases, the pass holder was merely someone buying base access through the payment of membership. Because of this some USFK Good Neighbors were unfairly treated when they were not members.

New Policy Under the new policy base access will not be for sale or solely thru memberships. Instead, only actual support of the ‘Good Neighbor Program (GNP)’ will earn base access. Good Neighbors will not be adversely affected by this policy. Being a member of a recognized friendship organization does not earn access under the new policy.

How will it work? The sponsor must document how pass holder supports the GNP. EXAMPLES: served as member of the commander’s advisory council, attended following GNP events, worked as volunteer, taught Korean language, etc.

When does this start? Now! But it is also a phased process. Training and education for pass holders begins through unit and leader involvement and through media campaigns like this guide. Starting October 1, 2007...the new regulation will be in effect. Current passes will still be valid through the expiration date, so pass holders will have time to demonstrate GNP participation. By October 1, 2008 all old passes will have been phased out and all annual guest passes will have be issued based on being a Good Neighbor.

What do I need to do? To gain or continue to keep base passes, one must actively participate in GNP/Community Relations events and activities in your area. Your local Good Neighbor Office has event information in your area. Their contact info can be found at www.goodneighbor.or.kr . Ensure your sponsor understands your support and provide him/her with a record of how you contributed to GNP events. Then working with your sponsor, go through the administrative process of receiving your actual base pass. For more information talk with the USFK Good Neighbor Office or Garrison commander in your area.

The Good Neighbor Program The Good Neighbor Program that we implement on the Korean peninsula stands as the cornerstone of successful Republic of Korea - United States relations. For over five decades our two nations have been staunch allies, and within that firm framework, personal friendships between the people of South Korea and America have developed over and over again. Stories abound about friendships kindled by a one-year tour, which in turn evolved into a lifelong friendship of letters, email, phone calls and nurtured through the decades with mutual visits. Collectively, we have already reaped great benefits from the implementation of “The Good Neighbor Program” and many great citizens have been honored for their accomplishments. Our Good Neighbor Programs across the peninsula will strengthen our Republic of Korea - United States Alliance through comprehensive programs that actively engage the local community, government, media, business, university, school, and military in order to provide public understanding and appreciation of our mission on the peninsula. “Good Neighbors working together today to sow the seeds of tomorrow’s continued prosperity.”

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Brig. Gen. Al Aycock (left), Director of IMCOM-Korea, addresses the audience during the awards ceremony for Soldiers and KATUSA of the Year held in Mitchell’s Club on USAG-RC Aug. 14. To his right stands Staff Sgt. Daniel Hoyt, Pfc. Randall White, and Sgt. Kenneth Reynolds.

USAG-RC Soldiers selected for Soldiers and KATUSA of the Year By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-RED CLOUD—Even though the final selection for Soldier of the Year for the entire U. S. Army has not been announced, three Soldiers from USAG-RC have been selected as Soldiers of the Year for IMCOM-Korea. Cpl. Byun, Eun Ho of USAG-RC, Pfc. Randall White of USAG-RC, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Hoyt from USAG-Casey, were chosen by a jury of sergeants major to compete in the Department of the Army final competition for Noncommissioned Officer of the year May 10. “It is very important we all recognize excellence,” said Brig. Gen. Al Aycock, director of IMCOMKorea. “These Soldiers are the epitome of excellence. Everybody in this Installation Management Command supports our Soldiers and their Families in Korea. By having examples like this, it gives our Civilians and our other Soldiers an inspiration for what they do every day.” The competition for Soldier of the Year begins with three days of very difficult tests. It begins with physical training tests as well as general knowledge of the U.S. Army including weapons qualifications ending with a jury in front of a panel of Sergeant Majors. While the candidate for Best Korean

Augmentation to the U.S. Army went on to compete at the 8th Army Headquarters, the candidates for Soldier of the Year and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year continued to compete in Washington D.C. “This is an outstanding time to recognize these great warriors,” said Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, USAG-Casey garrison commander. “It was a very stiff competition; their training, leadership, and devotion to duty are recognized as the best among the stiff competition they faced back in the states for the overall Soldier of the Year competition. They performed magnificently and we are here today to recognize their accomplishments.” There are many competitions in which Soldiers can participate, and all sharpen the Soldierly skills it takes to hone the greatest Army history has seen. “Across the board, our Soldiers are stacked up against the best and they do a great job,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt. “If they win at the national capitol region, they will go on to compete in the Department of the Army board.” “This means much to me,” said Pfc. Randall White of USAG-RC. “It gives me some incentive to compete for the awards again next year.” “We were up against some really great NCOs,” said Staff Sgt. Daniel Hoyt, USAG-Casey. “It is a

great honor to stand up among them.” “All three of these winners for the peninsula are from Area I; that says it all,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Marshall Downs, USAG-RC acting Command Sgt. Maj. “The entire IMCOM-Korea staff helped these Soldiers attain success, all the way from their unit NCOs to the highest levels in Korea. This also shows if a Soldier does compete in boards, and is selected a winner, there are a lot of benefits.”

Sgt. Kenneth Reynolds accepts the IMCOMKorea, KATUSA of the Year award from Brig. Gen. Al Aycock, Director of IMCOM-Korea, on behalf of Cpl. Byun, Eun Ho of HHD- USAG-RC during an awards ceremony at Camp Casey Aug.14.

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ACI Recruiting Special Agents Army Criminal Investigation Command is recruiting qualified applicants to serve as special agents. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old. For more information visit: http:// www.cid.army.mil. EEO/POSH Training Scheduled EEO/POSH refresher training is yearly mandatory training for US Federal Civilian employees. The refresher training classes are scheduled for today. Supervisory class is from 9-11 a.m., nonsupervisory is from 1-3 p.m. Classes are held in the Camp Casey Army Community Services Center today and in the USAG-RC Community Activity Center. AAFES Layaway Policy Changes Effective Aug. 31, the existing AAFES layaway policy will change to new guidelines. This change will affect AAFES facilities worldwide that offer the layaway program. For more information call: 7326263/6307. Motorcycle Safety Class at Camp Mobile The next Motorcycle Safety class will be held on Camp Mobile from Sept. 15-23. For more information call: 732-8529. 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 Customer Appreciation Night will be today at 5 p.m. USAG-RC and Area I website Log onto the USAG-RC - Area I website for more News and Notes, weather, MWR events information, and information regarding all events and all subjects regarding Warrior life in Korea: http:// ima.korea.army.mil/area1/sites/local

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(left to right) New incoming USAG-RC Deputy to the Garrison Commander, Richard Davis, meets James Richardson, USAG-Casey deputy to the garrison commander, at the Aug. 17 dinner meeting with Uijeongbu, Dongducheon and Paju city leaders held at USAG-RC Mitchell’s Club.

New DGC is the answer man By Margaret Banish-Donaldson USAG-Red Cloud Public Affairs

USAG-RED CLOUD—Richard Davis has a 27-year illustrious civil service career making him well qualified to assume the deputy garrison commander position at USAG-Red Cloud. His previous assignment was deputy to the garrison commander for the European Region Transformation Group in Wurzburg, Germany. In addition, he held positions as executive officer for the 414th BSB and deputy director of the directorate of public works for the 104th ASG in Hanua, Germany; plus two tours in Korea and one tour in Panama. “I joined the Army right after school and spent three years in the military,” Davis said. “Afterwards, I went to work for the Bureau of Reclamation for awhile and then went to the Department of Army and attended college in the evenings graduating with a bachelor ’s degree from the University of Maryland.” In addition, his other advance education includes the Army Management Staff College, Garrison Commander ’s Course and Army

Housing Privatization courses. Davis expects his background in public works and housing will help him to meet the needs of the commander, USAG-RC and USAG-Casey Soldiers and Civilians and their Families. He is a firm believer in treating people as he expects to be treated with dignity and respect. “My main focus is to concentrate on our Army Performance Improvement Criteria, Strategic Planning and Army Communities of Excellence,” Davis said. “By working these three different programs we can get recognition from the Department of the Army. It is just a way of looking at ourselves and making ourselves a better organization. It cannot be done overnight or by next year. This will take at least three years to implement.” Furthermore, Davis plans to look at ways to improve the homepage website, establishing a common file service for staff call slides; providing and tracking yearly training for military, Civilians, American and Korean; holding in-process reviews for events, and ensuring everyone is familiar with the National Security Personnel System.

“I think the good thing about NSPS is it will give us some latitude on hiring quicker and reaching out to a higher level of qualified people to fill critical vacancies,” Davis said. “However, we do need to get up to speed on performance plans. I have had the training, but others need to know how to fill out performance standards for their employees.” In the midst of support for the standard garrison organization at USAG-RC Davis is a firm believer in making sure to meet the needs of the commander at USAG-Casey also. “During the transformation, I had 17 installations spread throughout Germany for which I was responsible,” Davis said “There were many lessons learned that I hope to incorporate into our master plan for the future, which is what I will be doing with the directorate of public works and plans, integration and analysis office using the milestones we have been given by higher headquarters.” Davis believes bringing it all together will require introspection, awareness, courage, opportunity, wisdom and diligence. The process is ever changing.

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USAG-RC honors W omen’s Women’s Equality Day itle IX Day,, T Title By Margaret Banish-Donaldson USAG-RC Public Affairs

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Sgt. lst Class Duane Park, Equal Opportunity Office, introduces guest speaker, Army Chaplain (Maj.) Carol Highsmith, to a crowd of civilians and Soldiers at the Women’s Equality Day observance held Aug. 15 at USAG-RC Mitchell’s Club.Title IX came along June 23, 1972, which was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions.

USAG-RED CLOUD—The Equal Opportunity Office observance of Women’s Equality Day was celebrated Aug. 15 at Mitchell’s Club, with guest speaker, USAG-RC Army Chaplain (Maj.) Carol Highsmith. In August 1987, Highsmith was ordained as a minister in her hometown church, North Christian Church, Columbus, Ind. Currently, she is endorsed by the Evangelical Church Alliance. Highsmith attended elementary school in the 1960s and high school in the early 1970s, during the Vietnam era. She was considered a tomboy because she loved sports. “I loved basketball, baseball, swimming, and anything that involved excitement in sports,” Highsmith said. “So you might understand why I did not take kindly to the teacher who broke up a fight between me and a boy who would not share his basketball with me during recess. The teacher decided from that day on no girl would be allowed to play basketball during recess.” Title IX came along June 23, 1972, which was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions. Title IX benefits both males and females, and is at the heart of efforts to create gender equitable schools. The law requires educational institutions to maintain policies, practices and programs that do not discriminate against anyone based on sex. Under this law, males and females are expected to receive fair and equal treatment in all arenas of public schooling: recruitment, admissions, educational

programs and activities, course offerings and access, counseling, financial aid, employment assistance, facilities and housing, health and insurance benefits, marital and parental status, scholarships, sexual harassment, and athletics. “Because of Title IX, I was able to play on the girl’s basketball team,” Highsmith said. “We played by the boys rules. I thought girl sports had finally arrived. Women’s Equality Day is about all the girls who do not want to be tied down to old ways of doing things. It is about encouraging our young women to be bold enough and courageous enough to live out their dreams.” While basketball and soccer have achieved a certain level of exposure and funding, other sports are not receiving adequate promotion. A study found that some female athletes must work two jobs to support themselves—all the while trying to maintain peak physical condition. “I am not sure where you are in life, what your dreams are, what your circumstances might be, but I do know God has designed each one of you intentionally with a plan and a purpose,” Highsmith said. “Don’t allow others to limit you. Live your life so that when you are as old as I am, you will have no regrets.” The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, was ratified Aug. 26, 1920. This was the culmination of the long struggle by women searching for the right to vote. In 1971, the U.S. Congress designated Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day to commemorate the page of the 19th Amendment and to celebrate women’s continuing efforts toward equality.

Incheon English students visit Casey By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-CASEY—More than 100 English students from Incheon came to USAG-Casey Aug. 16 to learn what it is like to be a Soldier in the U.S. Army. “We have children coming from the Incheon City Youth Center where they have an English Camp,” said Steve Toepper, director USAG-Casey public library. “The children come in and study English two times per month.” Toepper volunteers at the Incheon City Youth Center as an English teacher and had the idea of inviting them to USAG-Casey to experience what it is like to be a Soldier in the U.S. Army when asked to answer many questions the children have about the American Army. “We thought this is a good opportunity to show what Camp Casey and the Soldiers are about and just have a good time,” Toepper said. “I talked with Herbert Pleasant, director at the Hovey Community Activities Center. I told him we were going to invite some guests from Incheon. He suggested I get Bettor Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers involved. BOSS agreed to help out along with the help of Command Sgt.

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Children of the Incheon City Youth Center admire the 29th Armor Brigade while visiting the static display. Maj. Stephen Grey so we got the armor brigade involved, which makes good teamwork with the library. BOSS and armor brigade made the Good Neighbor Program project for USAGCasey.” The Incheon City Youth Center English students meet twice each week. Toepper volunteers to meet with the students to teach concepts in the English language such as colors and different English words to start the students on a foundation for learning proper English through experience.

“Their visit today will start in the library,” Toepper said. “We begin with a story hour; have lunch, then visit the Fire Department. After the visit to the Fire Department we will go to the 29th Armor Brigade for a static display that Col. Christopher Queen and Command Sgt. Maj. Grey have set up.” The static display features an American Soldier and a Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier to explain the static displays to the children. “We wrap up the day by going over

to Hovey,” Toepper said. “Pleasant showed the children what it is like for the Soldiers and what is available to them. He showed them the CAC, Bowling Center, Post Exchange and what it is like to be an American Soldier in Korea.” The Good Neighbor Program is where everyone is involved at USAGCasey, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation members as well as BOSS members, according to Toepper. “We do annual summer reading programs and events,” Toepper said. “This is the final program to our annual Summer Reading Program.” When the children reached the 29th Armor Brigade static display, there were many exciting things waiting for them. “Today the children saw an M-1 Abrams tank,” said Staff Sgt. Steven Shrock, 29th Armor Brigade. “Also, an M-2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.” The children are allowed to go inside the vehicles and put on helmets that Soldiers wear. “The Summer Reading Program closes after today, but we will continue on with our preschool program for the children from USAG-Casey,” Toepper said.

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Chairman plants tree, thanks troops for service Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman has message for Servicemembers By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — General officers from across U.S. Forces Korea converged at the Dragon Hill Lodge Aug. 16 to make a personal presentation to retiring Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace. Eighth U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt joined the chairman in ceremoniously planting an East Asian cherry tree near the pagoda overlooking the DHL courtyard. Valcourt unveiled a stone monument that reads, “Thank you Sir for your 40 years of dedicated service to the Corps and Country.” Pace said he understood the significance of tree planting in Korea, where the Japanese occupation and Korean War left the mountains and forests bare for decades. Planting trees is symbolic of Korea’s growth and stability. “Hopefully I’ll be able to come back and visit now and then and see how it’s doing,” Pace said. “It’s a special gift that took some thought and I really appreciate it.” Pace said he had just Editor’s Note: come from a meeting For more news with Korean President coverage of the Roh Moo-hyun where he was awarded the Chairman’s Order of National Yongsan visit, Security Medal. The see Page 16 award is the republic’s highest for those who have contributed to national security. After the ceremony, the chairman gave a short interview to AFN-Korea and the Morning Calm Weekly. Pace talked about the success of the KoreanAmerican alliance. He said American and Korean forces have made it possible for stability to exist on the Korean peninsula. “This country continues to prosper and that can only be made possible by a stable security environment that has been provided for over 50 years now through the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Korea,” he said. Pace also gave a sincere ‘thank you’ to U.S. Servicemembers in Korea. “I think sometimes guys and gals serving here might wonder to themselves if what they are doing is useful,” he said. “Things are happening in Iraq. Things are happening in Afghanistan. Why aren’t we there? Why aren’t we doing our jobs there? I would say to you ... every day that Korea is not in the headlines is another day where we have done our jobs exactly right.” Pace will complete a 40-year career with the U.S. Marine Corps when he retires Oct. 1. The chairman had two pieces of advice for young Servicemembers. “Grow where you are planted,” he said. “A lot of us think we should be doing a specific job at a specific time. We’re disappointed that we didn’t get to go exactly where we wanted to go. The fact of the

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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Peter Pace (left) ceremoniously plants an East Asian cherry tree with 8th U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt Aug. 16 behind the Dragon Hill Lodge.

Above: Gen. Peter Pace speaks with the media following a tree planting ceremony. Left: Pace thanks Servicemembers for contributions to peace and security on the Korean peninsula. matter is if you’re there in uniform, the mission needs for you to be doing that job, and therefore embrace it. Grow where you are planted.” The general also spoke to leaders at all levels. “It works by the same logic that leaders often find themselves where they prefer not to be, but the Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines under their command deserve honest leadership.”

Pace told leaders to look around at the people seeking leadership. “Give them the best leadership that you can,” he said. “If you do those two things, grow where you are planted and on the leadership side, take care of the people in you're charge of, you will have a successful 40 years or four years, whatever the case may be.”

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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 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. 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. „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. 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. Newcomer’s Welcome The American Forces’ Spouses’ Club is hosting a Newcomer’s Welcome and Activities Sign Up at the Dragon Hill Lodge Naija Ballroom 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30. This is an informational event only and the sale of goods is not permitted. For information, send e-mail.

Garrison Web Site 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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Above: Jose Echevarria serves himself some Dragon Hill Lodge food Aug. 6. Right: DHL worker Im Song-pol makes an Italian Cuisine.

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Dragon Hill spotlights catering services By Cpl. Kim Sang-wook USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The Dragon Hill Lodge held a “Catering Expo” earlier this month to highlight unique party setups and capabilities. For hungry community members, the DHL Mezzanine was the place to be Aug. 6. The event gave a glimpse for the community on how it provides hotel standard reception, VIP set-up, special wedding plans and complimentary cuisines. “The purpose of the event is to show what DHL can do for catering services in the community,” said DHL Sales and Marketing Director Roxanne Holland. “It is an opportunity for us to do small, elegant and simple setups for

any kind of catering services here at the hotel.” Holland said the purpose of the expo was to promote the catering program. She said DHL could cover a wide range of events such as weddings, receptions and meetings with customized food setups requested from the consumer. “We hope people can get some ideas when planning an event,” Holland said. The Dragon caters more than 100 events are served in a year, she said. The Mezzanine was decorated with various versions of events and people were able to glimpse inside and taste free food offered by DHL. The staff prepared seafood, grilled meats, beverages and desserts for expo visitors.

“We planned this event four weeks ago with our DHL staff,” said Executive Chef Tim Mitchell. “Each customer has their own needs and we can help guests customize the menu.” Mitchell praised the DHL staff efforts for preparing the event both materially and morally. “The quality, amount and texture of everything is really good,” said expo visitor Joe Gall. “From what I have seen of their decorations, layout and customer service, everything they do is topnotch.” Services are only available to authorized DoD identification card holders. For information, call 7382222 or visit the DHL homepage http://dragonhilllodge.com.

Army supervisors learn equal opportunity issues By Cpl. Kim Sang-wook USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Army employees refresh their equal employment opportunity knowledge each year in order to improve the working environment. This year, the Installation Management Command–Korea Equal Employment Office presented different topics of disputes and resolutions to training participants Aug. 14 at the Dragon Hill Lodge Pagoda Room. “The purpose of the training is to refresh the supervisor's knowledge concerning EEO and Prevention of Sexual Harassment,” said EEO Specialist and Instructor Michael Gaskey. “It’s conducted as a proactive measure to help ensure that supervisors and managers have the most current knowledge to assist them in the performance of their duties specifically where it related to EEO.” Gaskey presented two two-hour sessions to employees in the morning and supervisors in the afternoon. He said the supervisors and managers have responsibilities to make office environments more valuable by extinguishing sexual harassment and other illegal discrimination acts. “We basically talked about the disability process and sexual harassment in the morning with the employees,” he said. “For managers and supervisors, we covered more detailed information compared to the employees.” EEO is a principle that asserts all people should work based on a merit and advance regardless of race, sex, color, religion, disability status, national origin or age. Gaskey mentioned that all factors could violate in any workstations. There are two types of sexual harassment: Quid pro

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Lovesick Radio rocks Yongsan Main Post Club By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The Pop-rock band “Lovesick Radio” performed live at the Main Post Club, Aug. 18, treating community members to a full night of rock and roll. Lovesick Radio is well known for their ‘power pop rock, edge music’ and they describe themselves as an “unapologetic arena pop-rock band that you actually want to hear.” The band’s song list included Lovesick Radio originals such as “Boys Don’t Matter”, “Take Me Home Tonight” and well-known rock favorites that excited the rock loving crowd. Lovesick Radio is currently working on a new album. The people who attended this concert were among the first to listen to the new music. “Nobody deserves to rock out and let themselves go more than the troops,” said Lovesick Radio front man Justin Theriault. “We plan on making sure that happens.” Theriault hoped that they will bring the community members a piece of America that they will never forget. “You guys rock,” he said. “You people are an amazing crowd, we had so much fun and I hope you guys feel the same also.” This was the second tour in Korea for the band, sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment going through Okinawa, Guam, Japan and Korea, and they hope to do more tours in the future.

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Lovesick Radio plays the Main Post Club Aug. 18.

Guitarist Dave Harris shows a wild head bang.

Josh McGee performs a powerful drum beat.

Lead Singer Justin Theriault roars during their concert.

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Labor Day, Sept. 3

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he upcoming Labor Day weekend marks the end of the summer season. Traditionally, many of our Servicemembers, Soldiers, Civilian employees and their Family Members will take advantage of the last long holidays of summer to visit families, friends and favorite recreational areas, and will be at risk as they participate in outdoor activities. To avoid accidents during this highrisk period, all personnel need to exercise good safety practices in all activities. Leaders should ensure that all their subordinates are briefed on common safety problems associated with holiday celebrations. The only way to ensure a safe and happy holiday is for everyone to closely adhere to recognized recreational safety principles.

Equal quo and hostile work environment Quid pro quo is “this for that, favor for a favor,” Dewar explained. It could be where a supervisor is looking for sexual favors in return for employee benefits. A hostile workplace defined in EEO handouts as conduct that “unreasonably interferes with job performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.” Gaskey also mentioned the new personnel system, the National Security Personnel System, which will influence Army workers. “We see a lot of promotion, selection and extension complaint,”

Lovesick “It was great, they did a lot of cover songs which reminded me of home,” said U.S. Army Garrison- Yongsan Pfc. Scott Launderville. “These kinds

At a minimum, safety briefings should address: adverse consequences of alcohol abuse (including the hazards of drinking and driving), hazards associated with driving on heavily traveled Korean roads, the requirement to use seat belts, adjusting speed limits to conditions, taking rest breaks when needed, being familiar with the areas when hiking and camping and using caution in sports and recreational activities. Accordingly, commanders, supervisors and parents should talk with your personnel and Family Members about safety awareness before the Labor Day weekend begins. Your firm commitment to ensuring the safety of lives entrusted to our care will aid in fulfilling out goal of an accident-free holiday weekend. Have a safe and happy holiday!

from Page 10 Gaskey said. “As far as NSPS is concerned, it is a new program that is scheduled to be implemented later this year.” The new system is a performancebased system, which will evaluate personnel by their contribution and compensate them with bonuses. The EEO should have a better idea after the first evaluation cycle, Gaskey said. “We’re here to help you,” Gaskey said. “EEO is the proponent for disability and reasonable accommodation issues.” More than 30 managers attend the training.

from Page 11 of concerts that are sponsored by USO or Armed Forces Entertainment are always a good opportunity to meet celebrities without having to pay.”

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Rush Hour 3 (PG13) 9 p.m. Licence To Wed (PG13) 7 p.m.

Rush Hour 3 (PG13) 9 p.m. Rush Hour 3 (PG13) 7 p.m. Knocked Up (R) 8:30 p.m.

Rush Hour 3 (PG13) 9 p.m. Licence To Wed (PG13) 7 p.m. Georgia Rule (R) 8:30 p.m.

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Pirates Of The Carribean: At Worlds End — Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann are allied with Captain Barbossa in a desperate quest to free Captain Jack Sparrow from his mind-bending trap in Davy Jones' locker. At the same time, the terrifying ghost ship, The Flying .Dutchman and Davy Jones, under the control of the East India Trading Company, wreaks havoc across the Seven Seas. Now headed beyond the very ends of the earth, each must ultimately choose a side in a final, titanic battle, as not only their lives and fortunes, but the entire future of the freedom-loving Pirate way, hangs in the balance. Rated PG-13 (intense action, violence, frightening images) 165 minutes

Live Free Or Die Hard — On the July 4th holiday, an attack on the vulnerable United States infrastructure begins to shut down the entire nation. The mysterious figure behind the scheme has figured out every modern angle -- but he never figured on an old-school "analog" fly in the "digital" ointment: John McClane. No mask. No cape. No problem. Rated PG-13 (action violence, language, sexual situation) 130 minutes

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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

Mr. Brooks (R) 6:45 p.m. Stardust (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Evan Almighty (PG) 8 p.m. Live Free Or Die Hard

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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

Pirates Of The Caribbean 3

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Stardust — A young man named Tristan tries to win the heart of Victoria, the beautiful but cold object of his desire, by going on a quest to retrieve a fallen star. His journey takes him to a mysterious and forbidden land beyond the walls of his village. On his odyssey, Tristan finds the star, which has transformed into a striking girl name Yvaine. However, Tristan is not the only one seeking the star. A king's four living sons, not to mention the ghosts of their three dead brothers, all need the star as they vie for the throne. Tristan must also overcome the evil witch, Lamia, who needs the star to make her young again. As Tristan battles to survive these threats, encountering a pirate named Captain Shakespeare and a shady trader named Ferdy the Fence along the way, his quest changes. Rated PG-13 (fantasy violence, resque humor) 124 minutes

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The Condemned (R) 7 p.m. Georgia Rule (R) 6 p.m.

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8 a.m. South Post Chapel 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital Chapel 12:05p.m. Memorial Chapel 9a.m. Memorial Chapel 7 p.m. South Post Chapel 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel 9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel 9:30 a.m. Hannam Village 10 a.m. South Post Chapel 10 a.m. MTF (R.O.C.K.) 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Noon South Post Chapel 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Area II Chaplains Chaplain (LTC) James P. King (Area II Staff Chaplain) [email protected] or DSN 738-3009 Chaplain (MAJ) Adolph G. DuBose (Deputy Area II CH) [email protected] or DSN 738-4043 Chaplain (MAJ) Leo Mora Jr. (Family Life Chaplain) [email protected] or DSN 736-3018

John Antes, MWR entertainment director, USAG-RC, passed away here Aug. 21. John dedicated much of his professional career to entertaining Soldiers and will be missed by all who knew him.

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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Peter Pace speaks to nearly 1,000 Yongsan community members Aug. 16 at a Collier Field House town hall meeting.

Joint Chiefs Chairman visits Yongsan Garrison Retiring Marine general thanks all Servicemembers By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Peter Pace met with nearly 1,000 U.S. and Korean servicemembers, civilian employees and family members at a Collier Field House town hall meeting Aug. 16. “If you hear me say nothing else this morning, let me say to you, thank you for what you do for our country,” Pace told the enthusiastic crowd. The general introduced and praised his Senior

A Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army poses a question.

The chairman shakes hands with members of the audience.

Enlisted Advisor, Sgt. Maj. William J. Gainey, who stood on stage with him. The chairman spoke about the importance of the U.S. Forces Korea mission. He said it was a good thing USFK was not on the forefront of the nightly news. “Every day that you do not see U.S. Forces Korea on the TV screen or on the front page is a win,” he said. “Why? Because the things that we are doing in Iraq and Afghanistan are important, but they’re only important because the international community failed to find a peaceful solution to the problem.” Pace told the gathering that what they were doing with their lives, serving in Korea, allows for a strength and presence that brings continued peace to the peninsula. “You are the reason that Korea is strong and free,” he said. During a question and answer period, Pace fielded queries from curious Servicemembers on topics ranging from his retirement plans to the future of Iraq and Guantanamo Bay. In response to a question from the audience, the general said a military draft was not being considered. “I am absolutely confident that we will prevail against all enemies,” Pace said. “General Pace touched on a lot of different issues from Iraq to the terrorists held at Gitmo; however, the most important thing he said was his thank you to the Servicemembers and their Family Members here in Korea,” said U.S. Army Capt. Wendall Hall, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 501st Military Intelligence Battalion. “He sets a great example.” Following the town hall meeting, the general shook hands with everyone at Collier Field House and passed out his personal coin. “This is my way of saying thank you for all you do,” he said. The general will retire from active duty Oct. 1, ending

a career that spans more than four decades. Pace is a 1967 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He served as the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council since September 2005. Before becoming Chairman, Pace served as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. According to his official biography, the general holds the distinction of being the first Marine to have served in either of these positions. Pace traveled to Korea with his wife Lynne. He and his family were stationed at Yongsan 1986-88 when he was a lieutenant colonel on the USFK staff. The general also held a town hall meeting with the Osan Air Base community earlier in the day.

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MWR Events Stanley Baird Tour (Sept. 3-10) Fresh off the release of Traffic Jam, their celebrated fourth CD for Saxony Records, The Stanley Baird Group brings their blend of Island-influenced jazz to the stage for some tasty chops. Fronted by saxophone legend Stanley Baird, this seven-pieced ensemble is as spicy as jerk rub, yet as cool as a Caribbean breeze. Sept. 4, Camp Casey, Gateway Club,7 p.m. Sept. 5, Taegu Air Base, Jake’s Place, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Chinhae Navy Base, Duffy’s All Hands, 7 p.m. Sept. 7, Kunsan Air Base, Loring Club, 8 p.m. Sept. 8, Osan Air Base Officer’s Club Parkling Lot, 6:15 p.m. Sep 9, USAG-RC, TBA

Han River Cruise (8 Sept.) Seoul, Korea, BOSS Soldiers will sail the Han River enjoying a casino cruise on Sept. 8 and tour Seoul via bus, Sept. 9. The theme is “Maverick” and costumes are encouraged. No jeans, shorts, tank tops, or tennis shoes permitted. Open to active duty U.S. Military only. Deadline for ticket purchase is Sept. 4. Tickets are $25 per person. Contact your local CAC to make a reservation.

RC Street & Dirt Track Rally The regional RC “Car Wars” will take place at the K-16 RC Race Track Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. Event includes a Car Show & Shine Competition, Buggy Class Competition, Monster Truck Class Competition, Drag Race, and Best of Show. Awards will be presented following the completion of races. Registration deadline is Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. and requires a $10 entry fee payable at the time of registration. Open to all authorized MWR patrons. Contact your local CAC for more information.

Photo Contest Awards Ceremony Calling all photographers! There's just enough time to get out and start snapping. Submit entries for the peninsula-wide 2007 Photo Contest! The five categories include: People, Place, Object, Military Life, and Experimental Processes. Three classes include: Black and White Prints, Color Prints, and Short Film. Contact your local MWR Arts & Crafts Center for more information, or call DSN 725-6070.

Upcoming Events Oct. 10-12, USAG-Humphreys AFAP Conference Oct. 13, Tae Kwon Do Camp Humphreys Oct. 17-20, Boxing, Camp Carroll Oct. 21-31, Bombshell Tour Various Installations Oct. 24-26, USAG-Yongsan AFAP Conference Oct. 24-27, Soccer, Camp Walker Oct. 27, Wrestling, Camp Casey Oct. 1 - Nov. 3, Flag Football Camp Casey

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YONGSAN GARRISON — The U.S. Army Soldier Show is a highenergy 90-minute live musical review showcasing the talents of active duty Soldiers who are selected by audition from throughout the Army. They are amateur artists who have a passion for music, dance and performing. The show will visit Army installations in Korea from Sept. 1-14. The motto, mission and philosophy of the show were established during World War I by a Russian immigrant, Sgt. Israel Beilin (Irving Berlin): “Entertainment for the Soldier, by the

Soldier.” The first Army Soldier Show, “Yip Yip Yaphank,” conceived and directed by Sgt. Irving Berlin, appeared on Broadway in 1918. The headquarters of the U.S. Army Entertainment Division at Fort Belvoir, home of the U.S. Army Soldier Show, was dedicated to Irving Berlin and named the Irving Berlin Center on Oct. 30, 2002. The U.S. Army Soldier Show was reincarnated during World War II on Broadway under the title “This is the Army,” written, directed and produced by Irving Berlin. Cast and crew were all members of U.S Army Special Services Company

No. 1. The 1943 film version featured a military cast starring, among others, Ronald Reagan, Gene Kelly and Joe Lewis. Concert brought to you by Army Entertainment & MWR. For more information, contact DSN 723-3749.

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Deployed Marines find unexpected comfort far from home during UFL By Bob McElroy USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

BARAN LIFE SUPPORT AREA —When Marine Pfc. Christopher Mueller deployed recently from Okinawa to Korea for exercise Ulchi Focus Lens he thought it would be a typical Marine field exercise with austere living conditions. Much to his surprise however, he and his fellow Marines found themselves at the Baran Life Support Area with many of the comforts they enjoy at their home base. Set up on a soccer field at a Republic of Korea Marine Base, the Baran LSA provides the Marines air conditioned sleeping and eating tents, hot showers, a mini-shoppette, a Morale, Welfare and Recreation tent and a two chair barbershop, also in an air conditioned tent. “This is better than I expected,” Mueller said. “I thought we’d be in twoman tents with no messhall. I didn’t think we’d have air conditioning or a shoppette.” Mueller, a native of Lousiville, Ky., is a radio operator for the 7th Communications Battalion based in Okinawa. Another Marine who appreciated the creature comforts Baran offers was Pfc. Juan Ramirez, an administrative clerk in the 3rd Marines Headquarters Group, also in Okinawa. Ramirez said compared to a June deployment he made to Australia, Baran is “fine” and much better than he anticipated. In Australia, Ramirez said, the Marines camped in two-person tents at a place called Camp Growler and didn’t even have running water. “We didn’t have the same facilities we have here,” Ramirez noted. Had the Marines landed at Baran in early July though, they’d have found a sun-baked dirt soccer field rather than a tent city with some creature comforts. LSA Mayor, Army Staff Sgt. Robert Swanson from Headquarters and Headquarters Company U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys explained how the facility developed. “We started setting it up on July 9; first we laid the flooring and then set up the tents,” Swanson said. Members of the 22nd Korea Service Corps did most of the work setting up the tents and support facilities, Swanson said. Swanson said the camp was ready by Aug. 7 and houses more than 500. When the Marines began arriving from Okinawa they quickly set to making it their own, expanding the changing areas in the showers and holding a daily barbecue fundraiser to buy special commemorative coins to hand out at the end of the exercise. Now that the LSA is up and running, Swanson remains on site with a small detachment of Soldiers who provide maintenance and support. There is also a KATUSA Soldier who acts as a translator at the LSA.

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(above) Staff Sgt. Peter Henz, an Okinawa-based Marine took a break for a quick haircut from Hong Flower a barber at the AAFES barbershop at the Baran Life Support Area. (bottom left) AAFES barber, Chantel, gives Okinawa-based Marine Staff Sgt. Kevin Kline a relaxing facial massage at the LSA. (bottom right) Staff Sgt. Robert Swanson of HHC, USAG Humphreys, is the Mayor of the Baran Life Support Area. The Marines also have a small camp services group led by a gunnery sergeant who ensures the LSA is well-maintained throughout the exercise. USAG Humphreys also set up and runs LSAs at Camp Long and Yongin in support of UFL.

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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. 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 or [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].

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Soldiers, Family members host English camp at Wonju Enclave Zhenya and Alisa Townley Wonju Enclave

CAMPS Long and Eagle - United States and KATUSA Soldiers and Family members of the Wonju Enclave welcomed 48 children of Shimyang Won Orphanage to Camp Long for an English camp and birthday celebration. Elisabeth Townley, a Family member, led the march with Soldier assistance by teaching an English class where the kids practiced introducing themselves and announcing the names of family members through interactive and fun games. The English class was only part of the activities for the day. The kids took a tour of the installation which ended at the swimming pool where they enjoyed the cool water on a hot day. The day ended with a barbeque and a birthday party for the five children from the orphanage. “We partnered with this orphanage about six months ago and this was the first time we hosted them,” said Maj. Bruce Townley, garrison commander for Camps Long and Eagle. “They are a great group of kids, and they seemed to have had a wonderful time today.” “Our volunteers always do an outstanding

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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 e-mail all of your information to [email protected].

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Lisa Hays reads to area children during the final day of the reading program. The USAG Humphreys Library Summer Reading Program came to a close Aug. 14. Children listened to numerous stories and received certificates and prizes for the number of stories they read through-out the summer. The program was a success with approximately 35 children participating.

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OSAN Air Base - Thirty-five Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, made one of their annual stops at the Ae-Hyang Won orphanage as part of their “Back to School Jam” project Aug. 18. Eighty children from the orphanage received backpacks full of school supplies from pens and pencils to notebooks and glue sticks as part of the battery’s activity to help get the children back to school with all the right equipment. “It’s always good when we’re able to give back to the community — it does something for us,” said Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David G. Epperson, 35th ADA BDE chaplain. “It’s all part of selfless service.” Soldiers from the battery volunteered to help out by sponsoring a child to prepare for school. After choosing a child to support, the Soldiers purchased various supplies from notebooks, backpacks, pencils and pens to crayons and jump ropes for their child and placed all of the materials into backpacks. “We get support from the Soldiers, no one complains about picking names and the civilians who work with us participate as well,” said Staff Sgt. Yvette D. Edmonds. After arriving at the orphanage early Saturday morning, the Soldiers gathered in the auditorium and watched the children stream in from their rooms. Backpacks lined the stage area, decorating the hardwood surface with dashes of color and various cartoon characters. Each Soldier personally handed their gift to their selected child one at a time. “It really is a battery event,” said Epperson.

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“The commander handed out gifts to the children for the Soldiers who couldn’t physically be there, and many Soldiers, including the first sergeant, adopted more than one orphan to take care of.” For many of the Soldiers from the air defense battlation who participated, the best part was seeing the children’s facial expressions as they received their backpack and rummaged their way though its contents. “The best part for me was seeing the children’s faces light up and watch them open their backpacks

had to leave the room at that point or else I would have cried,” said Johnson. After all the children received their backpack, they ran off to their rooms and shared their new gadgets with each other. Some even traded candy for pencils and other knickknacks. The Soldiers toured the building, spent time with the children and had lunch served by the orphanage staff. Many of the children are at the orphanage because their parents can’t afford to raise them or their parents have passed away. Because the orphanage can’t always afford to get the right school supplies, having the battery step in allowed the children to get what they need to start school out right. Although each participating Soldier took something different away from the experience, Spc. Lawrence Ranches said the visit hit a little closer to home for him. “I had cousins who we (my family) adopted and a lot of my friends were orphans,” said Ranches. “It’s always good to help out.” P .G G As part of a way to give back to the All of the children pick through their new backpacks community through the 8th Army’s Good -- trading various pencils and pens and enjoying the Neighbor Program, the opportunity for the time they spent with their good neighbors, the battery to support the orphanage not only helped the children out, but ended up helping the Soldiers of HHB 35th ADA. Soldiers. and see what’s inside,” said Pvt. Theresa S. Acfalle. “It’s important to give back to the community, Cpl. Melinda Y. Johnson agreed. and it’s good the Soldiers have a focus besides going “I like doing things for someone less fortunate out and partying and working,” said Sgt. Maj. David than myself,” said Johnson. M. Poehlein. As Johnson explained, she was even more “The second best part about being out here was touched when a young girl refused to open up her the amount of Soldiers out here and the expressions gifts because she wanted to give it to her mom. “I on their faces when they saw the kids’ expressions.” FC

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Good food, good friends, good neighbors—Spc. Willie Coleman and Spc. Cashauna Morgan, cooks with 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion tell a visiting Korean student what the Red Dragon Dining Facility has to offer for lunch during a Good Neighbor Program visit to US Army Garrison Humphreys last week. About 30 high school students and advisors sponsored by Far East University in Seoul enjoyed a lunch of lasagna and pasta. (left) After lunch at the Red Dragon Sgt. Rodney Stariha, a Combat Medic from Charlie Company 3rd Battalion 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, showed the students how to strap down a patient for air medical evacuation in the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. The students also saw a CH-47 Chinook and had a windshield tour of the post.

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Life Support Activity critical to UFL 07 Soldiers By Ronald Inman USAG Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY - During the ongoing Ulchi Focus Lens 07 exercise, coordination and cooperation are critical to ensuring overall mission success. While not as visible as the front line warfighting units, Life Support Activity are just as critical to both Soldiers on the ground and their commanders in supporting the mission. While seemingly just a collection of buildings or tents, LSAs require coordination by several units in accomplishing their own mission – of providing Soldiers with comfort in a safe environment during UFL 07.

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OSA Survey to provide powerful feedback tool By Ronald Inman USAG Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY - All segments of the United States Army Garrison Daegu workforce will soon have the opportunity to make a positive difference in their workplace by completing the Organizational Self-Assessment Survey Sept. 10 – 21. The OSA is open to all Department of the Army Civilians, military, non-appropriated fund employees, contractors, local national employees and others such as volunteers, detailed civilians and interns. According to USAG Daegu Plans, Analysis & Integration Office Management Analyst, Capt. Sylvia D. Johnson, the OSA is a performance-indicative feedback report which provides the commander with information on their organization’s strengths and weaknesses, and enables them to prioritize resources to capitalize on strengths and make improvements. “This is a way for the workforce to provide feedback on things that they would like to see happen,” said Johnson of the OSA. The survey, which is conducted annually by the Installation Management Command worldwide, is web-based and confidential. After obtaining a user name and password, participants log on at any computer — home or office — to complete the survey, which takes one to two hours. They can stop at any time to take a break. The OSA is derived directly from the Malcolm

Baldridge National Quality Program. Baldridge, a former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, was a proponent of quality management as a key to the United States’ prosperity and long-term strength. He took a personal interest in the quality improvement act that was eventually named after him and helped draft one of the early versions. He passed away in a rodeo accident in 1987. In recognition of his contributions, Congress named the award in his honor. The Baldridge Award is given by the president of the United States to businesses—manufacturing and service, small and large—and to education, health care and nonprofit organizations that apply and are judged to be outstanding in seven areas: leadership, strategic planning; customer and market focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, work force focus, process management and results. These are known as the ‘Criteria for Performance Excellence’. Once the survey window closes, surveys are sent to a private firm in the US for analysis. Results are reported to IMCOM regional headquarters, sent to the garrison PAIO and presented to the commander within 30 days. USAG Daegu has already requested that organizations within the garrison identify a certain number of participants for the survey, based proportionally on the size of each organization, but

anyone in the workforce can take the survey. Those already identified will receive their user name and password via their workcenter e-mail account. Those not already identified can see Capt. Johnson in the USAG Daegu Headquarters Bldg. 1211, PAIO Rm. 142 to obtain their user name and password. The actual web-site to take the survey will not be active until the survey period (Sept. 10–21), but once it is, participants will log in to the Web site, which will be provided in the e-mail with their user name and password to take the survey. According to Johnson, a major improvement this year from last year’s survey is that the survey is easier and faster to complete – it only requires two narrative (typed) responses, to two issues that the responder feels needs the most improvement. The rest of the responses only require checks in the answer blocks. PAIO is currently conducting 30-minute overview training sessions on the OSA Survey at various locations upon request. Alternately, locations have been set up on CP Henry and Carroll for survey participants to take the OSA away from their workplace. Translation assistance will be available if required. For more information on the OSA survey, alternate survey locations or to schedule a training session, contact Capt. Johnson at 768-6332.

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UFL 07 guidance for heat injuries Daegu School Bus Transportation Please stop by the Daegu Student Transportation Office if you have questions or need information on school bus transportation in the Daegu, Waegwan, of Chinhae area. Office is located in Bldg. 3019, Rm. 321 on Camp George. Customer Service hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. For information call Michael Dudley at 768-7722/6301. 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, and non-alcohol beer and soft drinks for the underage. For registration and information, call Mr. Chong Young-kon at 768-6907. Exceptional Family Member Program The EFMP Respite Care program provides a temporary rest period (not to exceed 16 hours a month) for Family members responsible for the regular care of a person with a disability, it’s not to be used as routine child care. The qualification criteria are schoolaged children on an Individual Education Program who have at least a moderate disability as recorded on DD Form 2792-1 and infants and toddlers on an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) who have at least a moderate disability or developmental delay (including a high probability for a development delay) as recorded on DD Form 2792-1. For information, call Vicky Kingston at 768-8329. Homeschooling Hunt If you are a homeschooling family in the Camp George or Camp Walker area and would like to get together to begin a Homeschool Support Group for the 2007-2008 school year, come to the Indoor pool on Camp Walker 2 p.m. Sept. 4. For information, contact Gail Lee at [email protected] or 010-86719368. Women’s Equality Day The United States Army Garrison Daegu celebrates the women’s equality day today with online contest. This is for commemorating women’s right to vote. The prize will be given to first three entries with all correct answers and the contest deadline is midnight Friday. Please watch for USAG Daegu e-mail distribution on Women’s Equality Day Contest.

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CAMP HENRY – Summer can be a very enjoyable season in the Republic of Korea. However, for Soldiers participating in the Ulchi Focus Lens 07 exercise in the Daegu area, it can be a very hard time because of high temperatures. Therefore, Soldiers should be aware of heat injuries which can be caused by hot weather and the first aid procedures to treat them. Heat cramps are caused by loss of salt through excessive sweating and can occur in the stomach, legs or arms. Pale and wet skin, dizziness and extreme thirst can lead to heat cramps. When you discover someone with heat cramps, take the victim to a cool, shady place first. Have them drink at least one canteen full of cool water. If there is no improvement, transport the victim to a medical facility. Heat exhaustion is caused by loss of water and salt through profuse sweating. The symptoms are the same as heat cramps, plus headaches and weakness. The victim may appear drunk, dizzy, or drowsy. Skin is pale, cold, moist, and clammy. The victim might faint. If you find a victim of heat exhaustion, lay him or her flat in a cool, shady spot first. Elevate their feet and loosen their clothing. Next,

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Personality Spotlight: Park Hae-ju, PAO intern By Pfc. Na Kyung-chul USAG Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Age: 24 Hometown: Daegu Duty station: Camp Henry Duty position: Intern, USAG Daegu Public Affairs Office College/Major: Kyungpook National University/English Language and Literature What did you do here in the PAO? “My main work was translating Korean media articles to English or English articles to Korean. I wrote some articles also and gained experience interviewing some people.” What did you enjoy about your internship here? “It was a very good work environment for me. It was cool in the summer season and all of the people in this building were very kind to me.I became closer with my coworkers in the office for six months. Additionally, I enjoyed many events like the Chinhae Music Festival. I think it was lucky for me to work in the PAO.”

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Ms. Park Hae-ju talks about her public affairs office life. She participated in an internship program as a member of the PAO staff for six months, since Mar. 2007. Why did you want to do an internship at USAG Daegu PAO? “The reason why I applied to this internship program was my friend, who had been a previous intern here at PAO, recommended it. I had heard about PAO many times from her so, I was interested in this internship program. She recommended me to this office for its good people and the good

chance to use practical English.” What did you learn at the PAO? “Above all, I learned American lifestyle and culture. It was interesting for me to experience new culture and to meet foreign people. Also, I experienced the social atmosphere in advance here. I learned how to follow my boss or seniors and how to keep good relations with people.” Now that the internship is over, what are you going to do? “I’ll do some work to make some money, then I’ll do another internship in the United States. It’s an airline company. I want to get a job in an airline company in the future because airline companies need English speakers.” Do you think this is a good program for college students? “Sure. I think it is good for those who have never been to America or Englishspeaking countries. It is a very good chance to learn practical English, business English and social life in advance. I want to recommend this program to my friends or my university juniors. I will never forget my PAO life for six months.”

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According to LSA Coordinator James E. McCall, during UFL 07, an average of 2,000 Soldiers occupy LSAs at CPs Carroll, Henry and Walker. Accommodations for Soldiers include tents and air-conditioned living, working and sleeping conditions in hard-stand buildings, which are prefabricated buildings permanently erected at LSA sites. Morale, Welfare and Recreation amenities for Soldiers include facilities staffed by MWR personnel, with television, video games, board games, and outdoor recreation kits featuring games such as horseshoes. Phone centers are also available for Soldiers to keep in touch with family and friends. To ensure the maximum safety and comfort of Soldiers, conditions such as temperature, sanitation, electrical safety, air conditioning and plumbing are constantly monitored by a roving support detail at each facility. Directorate of Public Works provides maintenance as needed. While Soldiers are expected to tidy up after themselves, custodial contractors provide twicedaily cleaning of most facilities. If Soldiers at CP Henry have issues with the facilities, they can call the Joint Reception Center at 768-6324 to report them. Soldiers at CP Walker can call the LSA Office at 764-3842. On CP Carroll, they can call the Joint Reception Office at 765-7879.

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CAMP HENRY - Jim Kaderabek knows firsthand the consequences of not being ready for the mission. As a retired Soldier with three tours in Southeast Asia and the former manager of an Army medical facility, he’s seen the costly effects of impairment-induced complacency – limbs and lives lost, irreversibly shattered. Kaderabek is still on patrol, and still looking for the enemy. That enemy is drug and alcohol abuse among Soldiers at United States Army Garrison Daegu. As USAG Daegu’s Army Substance Abuse Program Prevention (ASAP) Coordinator, Kaderabek is responsible for educating Soldiers on the negative effects of drug and alcohol abuse and promoting healthly lifestyles as a positive alternative to such destructive behavior. “You can’t have impaired people doing their job, where they’re at risk,” he emphasized. “The 38th Parallel is not that far from here, and…the Soldiers here have to be ready to fight tonight, and win – that’s the bottom line. If they’re complacent, impaired, they can’t do their job and they’re making the bad guys’ job a lot easier.” Younger Soldiers are Kaderabek’s primary focus. Binge drinking, illicit drugs, abuse of prescription drugs or new drug trends are the behaviors he seeks

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to eliminate through education. Kaderabek is the first line of defense against substance abuse. In support of the U.S. Army’s mandatory substance abuse training, he travels to units and conducts Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Training for any unit or Soldier in Area IV. “Alcohol and drug abuse is everybody’s business,” he stated forcefully. “The chain of command, the buddy system, my business, the counselor ’s business, the alcohol/drug control officer’s business, the installation biochemical test coordinator’s business…it’s all our business to keep people from being impaired.” Like any Soldier, Kaderabek knows that it’s important for a buddy to have your back. “The nuts and bolts of abuse prevention are working together, and not letting Soldiers get off post and get in trouble – the buddy system. Gen. Bell (Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK) spelled it out – it’s very simple. If people take stock of themselves and don’t allow other people to get in trouble, then they’ve done they’re job. “I encourage unit commanders to call me and request this training,” Kaderabek said. “Just give me 24 hours notice and I’ll be out there to train them. I can tailor my training to all levels - officers, NCOs and Soldiers. I’m located on CP Henry in Bldg. 1220, the same building as USA Federal Credit Union – we’re the half without the money.”

Kaderabek said that even though his office hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, but quickly points out that he goes where the Soldiers are, whether it’s 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. “Whatever it takes to get the job done, I will be there,” he said. He is also quick to point out his ‘point men’ – the Unit Prevention Leaders. “They do a great job,” he stated emphatically. “They’re Soldiers with every unit who conduct urinalysis testing and teach their fellow Soldiers – they do a remarkable job. They are the unit commander’s ‘right hand Soldier’, and provide guidance to them.” Just as importantly, Kaderabek mentioned alternatives to substance abuse for Soldiers at USAG Daegu. “Korea’s a beautiful country,” he said. “There are a lot of wonderful things people can do here in Korea – healthy lifestyles – such as MWR trips, tours, hiking and skiing. Every season there’s a different theme, with so many wonderful things to do, and be happy to be here – keeping in mind what the mission is.” Finally, Kaderabek said he also is grateful for the support that unit commanders provide, which makes his program more effective. “I really feel that they support this program really well,” he said. “They’re active, not reactive. They actively support our program, ask questions, and get involved with the Soldiers and drug testing. I don’t have to ask them, they do it on their own. It’s really good to have proactive people at the command level, but commanders, UPLs and staff – we all work together as a team.”

AUG. 24, 2007

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