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August 28, 2009 • Volume 7, Issue 45

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ROK and U.S.Soldiers train side-by-side

U.S. and Republic of Korea service members train side-by-side in perimeter defense, communication and calls for first aid. – Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Brandon Parrett

By Capt. Ryan Crosby and Chief Warrant Officer Brandon Parrett 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

HUMPHREYS GARRISON – The 194th Combat Sustainment Support and the 1st Battalion, 169th Regiment, 51st Infantry Division, Republic of Korea Army conducted the first combined perimeter defense training exercise of its kind at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Aug. 18. The training focused on combined defense tactics, communication and first aid; the units trained outside the perimeter of Humphreys Garrison. About 20 U.S. Soldiers, 10 KATUSA’s, 11 ROKA Maneuver Forces and 140 ROKA Reserve Soldiers participated in the exercise. During the exercise, 1-169th established a line of defense in the community surrounding

Humphreys; an enemy force probed and breached the perimeter which led to the deployment of a quick reaction force. Responding to calls for aid by radio, a quick reaction force from 194th responded and reinforced the ROKA line, providing crucial support against the advancing enemy. Once the enemy attack was repelled, ROK and U.S. Soldiers practiced first aid and evacuation of casualties. 194th CSSB Command Sergeant Major Nichelle Fails said the exercise is the first of many training events to be conducted with our ROK Army ally. “The training went extremely well and this is the first time the 194th CSSB and the ROKA 169th Regiment conducted a Joint Training Exercise side-by-side,” said Fails. Fails said the training was vital to the

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synchronization of the Humphreys Garrison base magnificently coordinated this joint effort.” defense plan. After rehearsals, the units executed The combined exercise built crucial four major objectives to standard. relationships between U.S. and ROK forces. In “194th SoldiersU.S. and ROK may beOh addition to testing and verifying communication Army Soldiers photo by Cpl. Sang-yoon required to fight in the defense of this very area capabilities between the two battalions, it allowed we‘re training on together and it’s imperative noncommissioned officers from each unit to we train together,” said Fails. “This was the build cohesion, camaraderie and confidence in first time most of our Soldiers trained with their partner unit’s capabilities. the ROKA. In the event diplomacy fails, we In this, the Year of the NCO, each of the must be prepared to execute the installation’s sergeants, staff sergeants and sergeants first defense plan expeditiously, collectively and class who participated got a chance to watch to standard. We must know and understand the tactics, techniques and procedures of the actions of friendly forces to our left and NCOs in the ROKA and to show them how right flanks, as well as the actions of the their brothers and sisters in arms lead U.S. maneuver forces operating throughout our Soldiers in a tactical setting. area of operation. This training would not have This training is the first of many planned U.S. been possible without the assistance of our and ROKA combined training events designed to Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army sergeant enhance better understanding of the two units’ major, Sgt. 1st Class Lee, Hyung Sun. He missions, capabilities and communications.

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New web-based behavioral health programs The Army Well-Being Staff

WASHINGTON – TRICARE has launched two new web-based behavioral health care services for Soldiers and Family members as part of an increasing effort to provide comprehensive care online. In an ALARCT message (221/2009), Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, hailed the new initiatives as a “Phenomenal step in using available technology to enhance our Soldier and Family well-being.” The TRICARE Assistance Program, or TRIAP, allows TRICARE beneficiaries to speak with a licensed counselor 24/7 from the privacy of their own home or any other location of choice that has a computer, Internet and webcam. “The program provides unlimited short-term, non-medical problem solving counseling for individuals dealing with personal problems impacting their work performance, health and well-being,” Chiarelli wrote. “Mechanisms are in place to conduct warm handoffs to medical providers if it is determined the individual needs more comprehensive medical care or if they are considered a danger to themselves or others.” The second initative involves TRICARE’s development of a civilian network of telemedicine behavioral health providers to provide medically-supervised, secure audi-visual conferencing to link beneficiaries with offsite providers for all aspects of behavioral health services, Chiarelli said. Those services include psychotherapy and medication management, among others. “While most servicemembers will still receive face-to-face care in a military treatment facility, this program will enhance access to care by providing additional options for Soldiers and Family members,” Chiarelli said. The Specifics: TRICARE Assistance Program (TRIAP) program launched August 1 in the United States and will continue until April 1, 2010. The purpose of this demonstration is to test the use of web-based technologies to: t
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Retiree Corner:

TRICARE for Civilian Medical Care in Korea By Jack Terwiel Military Retiree Assistance Office

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In response to an Osan retiree’s complaint of having to pay the full bill and then file for reimbursement, Mr. Jim Genesy of the Osan TRICARE Office explains the situation. “The Yongsan TRICARE Office has an agreement with each of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) hospitals (through their financial managers). They have a written agreement that states that patients will only pay their cost-share up front (25% up to $3,000) and the TRICARE office at Yongsan will ensure that the hospital is paid the remainder. That is Yongsan’s policy. It is not Osan’s policy. “We do not have that agreement with our MOU hospitals. We have tried to set-up the same working agreement but it has not happened yet. Retirees/

dependents are still responsible for the entire bill up front. Most of our MOU hospitals will accept the catastrophic cap up front (for bills that exceed $3,000.00) and file a medical claim using the CMS Form 1500. This claim allows TRICARE to make disbursements directly to the provider of care. I have been telling people all along that Osan’s position (same as TRICARE’s) is that we will assist you with your claims. However, you are responsible for negotiating with the hospital on the payment plan. “Anyone who does not understand this should contact Osan TRICARE. Also relative to this issue is that we are still running across retirees and family members age 65 and over who do not have Medicare Part B. This means they don’t have TRICARE for Life and they (or their family) are responsible for the entire cost with no reimbursement.”

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MP Blotter The following entries were excerpted from the military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence. Area I: Simple Assault; Simple Assault on a Military Police Officer; Simple Assault on Noncommissioned Officer; Drunk and Disorderly; Resisting Apprehension; Disrespect to an Noncommissioned Officer; Provoking Speech; Subject #1 and an unknown female Korean National were involved in a verbal altercation which turned physical, when the unknown female threw a drink on Subject #1. Subject #1 grabbed her causing her to fall on the ground and he then refused to release her. Victim #1, with assistance from an unknown number of off-duty soldiers subdued Subject #1 until the female was released and they then took Subject #1 outside. Due to level of his intoxication, Subject #1 was not advised of his legal rights and was given instructions to return again to the PMO at a later time and date. At 2000 Hours, 23 AUG 09, Subject #1 reported to the PMO where he was advised of his legal rights, which he waived rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the offenses. Area II: Larceny of Private Funds; Subject #1 removed Victim #1’s Military Star Card, which was unsecured and unattended. Subject #1 later used the Star Card to make various purchases without permission or the knowledge of Victim #1. Subject #1 was advised of her legal rights, which she waived rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the offense. Subject #1 was further processed and released to her unit. Estimated Cost of Loss is unknown. Investigation continues by Military Police Investigators. Area III: Unlawful Possession of AAFES Merchandise, Purchase in Excess of Personal Needs; Investigation revealed that Subject #1 exceeded his rations for alcohol for the months of May, June and July. On 18 AUG 09, Subject #1 reported to the PMO where he was advised of his legal rights, which he waived rendering a written sworn statement stating he did not know he had gone over his ration limit for alcohol. Subject #1 also stated that he purchased alcohol for drinking with his neighbors and he did not black-market any alcoholic beverages. Subject #1 was processed and released to his unit. Investigation continues by Military Police Investigators. Area IV: Traffic Accident without Injury; Damage to Government Property; Damage to Private Property; Obligation for Safe Driving; Subject #1, operating a Government Vehicle, struck Victim #1’s Privately Owned Vehicle, which was legally parked, secured and unattended. Damages to Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of dents, scratches and paint transfer to the left rear fender. Subject #1 reported utilization of his seatbelt. Estimated Cost of Damage is unknown. Investigation continues by Traffic Accident Investigators.

The view east from the Goseong Tongil Observation Platform, located in the northeast corner of South Korea, is one of the places that provides a visitor with stark evidence of the divided Korean Peninsula. — U.S. Army photo by Dave Palmer

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities

Trip to the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty The Joseon Dynasty began in 1392 and lasted for 519 years. Rarely have any of the world’s royal dynasties lasted for over half a thousand years, but what is even more surprising is that the tombs of all the kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty have been preserved until the present day. The roads to the royal tombs lead travelers to an auspicious place. The sites of the royal tombs were carefully selected by Feng Shui experts, and the landscape, structures, and architecture surrounding the tombs combined to produce the highest art form of the time. Royal tomb sites are picturesque and places to relax and escape from the bustle of the city. Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/

Environment Programme (UNEP) and shares information on environmental conservation with the international community. Suncheonman Bay’s vast tidal flats and reed fields offer not only a beautiful landscape, but also incredible biodiversity. Other than the bay, Suncheon has many tourist attractions, including Seonamsa Temple, which is over 1000 years old, and Naganeupseong Folk Village, which has thatched roofs and dates back to the Joseon dynasty, but is still inhabited. Songgwangsa Temple, one of the Korea’s three major temples, is also located in Suncheon, as well as Suncheon Drama Film Set, where many popular TV dramas and films have been shot. Visit the Suncheon area to experience untouched beauty and get a taste of Korea’s history. Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/

Damyang: A Garden without bamboo is like a day without sunshine Jeonju has bibimbap, Boryeong has its mud festival, and Damyang-gun in Jeollanam-do has bamboo. Bamboo may be universally associated with sword wielding ninjas, crouching tigers and hidden dragons, but Damyang, the northernmost point on the Korean Peninsula where bamboo grows in abundance, has cornered the market as far as Korea goes. There are plenty of attractions in Damyang, but the bamboo is inescapable and seems to pervade every aspect of life here. Not to be confused with the similar sounding Danyang in Chungcheongbuk-do, Damyang is a beautifully green county, teeming with nature and history. A short hop from Gwangju, it is a place where the specters of scholars live on in the pavilions and gardens that bear their names. Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/

A Leafy Retreat! Spending your summer vacation in a forest is a great plan. Korea’s forests are well known for their beautiful valleys and cool mountain streams. Visitors can cool off from the heat by dipping their feet in the refreshing stream, and by taking a refreshing walk through the forest. Also, it has been scientifically proven that Phytoncide, the organic compound derived from plants is good for relieving stress and for restoring energy. Many of the forests have been designated as Natural Recreation areas and so often contain sports facilities and charming log cabins, where visitors can stay the night right in the middle of the forest. If you want to get away from scorching summer heat, then VisitKorea recommends you pay a visit to a refreshing natural recreation forest. Visit english.visitkorea.or.kr

Biodiversity of Suncheonman Bay Suncheon is the ecological capital of Korea. It represents Korea on the United Nations

Pohang International Fireworks Festival The Pohang Fire Light Festival held in Pohang’s Northern Beach is a summer festival which the theme this year is based on fire and light. Pohang is not only a sightseeing city where Homigot Beach is located, famous for its beautiful sunrise, but also an industrial city where Posco, the world famous steel-manufacturing company, is

located. As the largest festival in Pohang which about three hundred thousand spectators visited in 2005, five large-sized barges will be set afloat on the sea 300~400 meters far from Pohang’s Northern Beach to light up Yeongil Bay by splendid fireworks from the barges. A multimedia show and a music concert are also planned. Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto ‘Beautiful Kimchi’ Exhibition at COEX A special exhibition on Kimchi runs until August 30 in the Kimchi Museum, which is located in the COEX Mall in Seoul. The exhibition sheds a new light on Korea’s traditional cuisine, Kimchi, turning it into a piece of art. Kimchi, Korea’s traditional preserved cabbage dish is becoming widely known for its healthy properties. This exhibition, however, takes a new approach to Kimchi. 3 Korean artists have immortalized the dish in 12 different works of art, which include paintings and installations. The museum also holds a hands-on activity program, where visitors can try making kimchi themselves. Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ Seoul Fringe Festival hits the Hongdae streets The lively streets around Hongik University have been transformed into a festival venue. 2009 is the 12th year of the Seoul Fringe Festival, which takes place from August 13th to the 29th in the area around Hongik University, commonly referred to as Hongdae. Tickets to performances at the Seoul Fringe Festival range from 5,000 won to 15,000 won, although all outdoor performances are free. For more information on the festival, visit the festival’s official site at www.seoulfringefestival.net or call their customer service at +82-2-325-8150. You will also find a festival booth next to the Tourist Information Center at Hongik University.

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2009 COLA survey results are in By USFK Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON  In May and June, USFK Pricing Teams completed the 2009 Cola Survey to compare the prices of goods and services both on and off-post here in Korea as required by Department of Defense regulations. After analyzing the results of the 2009 COLA survey, the Military Advisory Panel voted unanimously to implement an 8 point increase in COLA for Camp Humphreys and Osan, and a 6 point increase for Daegu, Chinhae, Dongducheon and Uijongbu. Seoul saw the smallest increase of 2 points. The increase took effect 16 August 09. The Pricing Teams visited locations identified through a web-based Living Pattern Survey (LPS) taken by over 13,000 Service members peninsula wide. The results of this year’s survey showed that prices in Korea increased at a greater rate than U.S. prices. The teams were composed of Service members, and others who speak Korean fluently, some of whom have conducted

a COLA Survey in previous years. Their experience enabled the 175th Financial Management Center (175th FMC) to report accurate data to the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC). USFK deployed teams to Seoul, Camp Humphreys (Pyongtaek), Daegu, Area I, Chinhae, and to Osan Airbase as part of the 2009 COLA Survey. The 175th FMC, as the USFK finance element, consolidated the information and verified its accuracy. Once the 175th FMC was confident in the accuracy of the data, it was submitted to DoD for analysis. DoD then compared USFK prices against the Stateside prices of similar goods and services. The bottom line is that COLA is a daily entitlement designed to equalize purchasing power between members overseas and their stateside counterparts. For more information on COLA, please visit the 175th FMC website at http://175FMC. korea.army.mil, and click on COLA for a direct link to the PDTATAC’s web site and access to the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR).

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Marshall Downs (first from right), DPW building and grounds chief for the Red Cloud enclave, stands with his road gang manager Bok, Song Chen and crew as they fill in the holes causing the manhole covers to collapse into the road bed on USAG-Red Cloud’s main street. Bok found a plan to fix the covers without going to a contractor. After he fills around the manhole covers with concrete he will put asphalt around them. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

New construction improves services on Red Cloud By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs RED CLOUD GARRISON — Driving on post in USAG-Red Cloud one can see the Directorate of Public Works busy at work when looking anywhere in a full circle. Construction projects are not new construction, but renovations to make structures into what is needed to support Red Cloud in its growth and in support of its many missions. Funding for all of these projects is part of USAG-Red Cloud’s sustain, renovation, and modernization funding. “Building 428 is my primary project at this time,” said Marshall Downs, Directorate of Public Works building and grounds chief for the Red Cloud enclave. “This will be the DPW headquarters when the new director comes to Red Cloud in the middle of September. We began construction back in May of this year but had to stop because there was some confusion as to whether its previous occupants were going to move into it, or if we could indeed renovate it and move in. At this point in time, it is 40 per cent finished.” Priority projects long in need of renovation are high on Downs’ list. “Building 267, which is on the corner across from the Troop Medical Center, will be a one-stop-shop,” Downs said. “It will have the Housing Office, representatives from the Installation Travel Office, representatives for telephone and internet connections, Commercial Travel Office, and the cable television office, and it will be finished in November.” Other projects claiming priority include the barracks on the hill by the back gate. “Building 249, the barracks on the hill by the back gate, is very important,” Downs said. “Because we will give the Soldiers a renovated barracks, which is something we haven’t been able to do at Red Cloud in the past four years. This project is about 50 per

cent complete and will be finished near the end of October.” Because Area I is expecting more Families to move in as Soldiers bring their spouses and children, a very important project going on now is the expansion of Area I’s only lodge. “Building 322 will be the new Red Cloud Lodge,” Downs said. “This is a big plus for new Families moving into the Red Cloud enclave in support of the tour normalization that is ongoing in Area I. Families will not have to live off post in hotels, now there will be lodging available where Families can stay here on USAG-Red Cloud instead of staying in Casey Lodge or off post.” Converting a barracks to a hotel is not as big a job as one might think, Downs said. “What is involved is redesigning the building to suit the needs of the customer,” he said. “The layout of the rooms entailed about a 50 percent change. This lodge will have the same amenities as Casey Lodge has now.” Another change on post and an important one is Building 612 next to the garrison command building across the street from the Commanding General’s Mess. “Building 612 will have a new commander’s conference room in it,” Downs said. “We have just completed the final inspection with the contractor on the chief of staff’s quarters yesterday. They will be finishing the deputy commander’s new quarters and the commander’s conference room. We will have a state-of-the-art new conference room and a jump talk at the same time. If the IOC was destroyed by enemy action, we do not at this time have a jump talk. Building 612 will supply us with a new conference room for the commander to do his briefings, but also will provide a jump talk if we have to move from Building 322, the current IOC, and continue operations. This building will be finished in October. Our engineer division did a good job of projecting the needs of the Area I community to command and we received the necessary SRM funding to

make these projects a reality.” Improvements to the roads on Red Cloud have been obvious to all who drive on post. Some problems have not been obvious to all, but were noticed when Downs took the job of building and grounds chief. “We had a problem by the Village Green where the road was falling into the drainage ditch,” Downs said. “The drainage ditch over the years was failing. It was slowly collapsing. We dug out the ditch and put in new drainage ditches with steel grated covers. Before, if a driver was backing his car in that area, he had to look out carefully to avoid falling into the drainage ditch. The new ditch is safer now because of the grated covers. This makes the area safer for Soldiers, Family and community.” Other road improvements were made to old manhole covers in areas around the golf course and in front of the CG’s Mess. “Over the years the manhole covers were falling into the drainage ditch,” Downs said. “This was causing a safety hazard. Our road crew with Bok, Song Chen, came up with a plan to fix them without going out to a contractor. After he fills around the manhole

covers with concrete he will put asphalt around them. These were done in house.” As some units have moved on to other areas or into new buildings in the past, Downs has taken advantage of the vacant buildings to improve the logistics of his outfit by converting those buildings to shops he can use to fix things on post. “What used to be the band building is now our carpentry and sheet metal shop,” Downs said. “We renovated the building and added on to it. One might say once you could hear the sounds of music instruments punctuating the air, now we hear the percussive sounds of carpenters and metalworkers.” When the work day is over, Downs returns to his office to contemplate the needs of supporting the garrison. “I always think there are more things we can do,” Downs said. “I think there are ways we can do things faster, but what I have learned with the culture is one must have patience.” “If you are consistent, persistent, and patient every day, you will get what you want.”

Contracting crews work on cable trenches to route cables to the new version of building 612, which will include a new commander’s conference room, chief of staff’s quarters, deputy commander’s new quarters and the state-of-the-art new jump talk capability for the commander’s conference room. The building will be finished in October. — U.S. Army photo by Isaiah Stuckey

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News & Notes Camp Stanley Power Outage There will be a power outage on the entire compound of Camp Stanley tomorrow from 1 to 3 p.m. This power outage is necessary to correct a fault found in our power cubicle. For more information call: 732-4227. Workforce Town Hall Meeting The next workforce town hall meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sept.11. For information call: 732-6151. Concert on the Green The Concert on the Green will be held on the USAG-RC Village Green Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. For more information call: 732-8854. USAG-Red Cloud back gate The back gate to USAG-Red Cloud is open to outbound traffic only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mon.,Tues., Wed., Thurs. from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Fri. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information call: 732-7843. Operation Rising Star Auditions For Operation Rising Star 2009, Area 1 will have two qualification rounds: The first round will be held in the USAG-Casey Gateway Club Aug. 30 at 7 p.m., the second round will be held in the Hanson Field House parking lot on USAG-Casey Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. Semifinals will be held in the USAG-Casey Gateway Club Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. and the Finals in USAG-Casey Gateway Park Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. For more information call: 732-6274. Soldier Show Opens in Area I The Soldier Show will open in Area I Sept. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. It will be held in the USAG-Casey Carey Fitness Center. For more information call: 732-6760 Administrative Training Administrative training will be held in building S-57 on USAG-Red Cloud Sept.10 at 11:30 a.m. For more information call: 732-9011. American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Course The American Red Cross will hold its First Aid and CPR course in Building 2317 (ACS classroom) Sept. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fee is $40. For more information call: 730-3184. Applications for Funded Legal Education Program The Office of The Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program. For more information call: 732-8339. Family Bowling Army Community Service is sponsoring Family Bowling Day in Casey Lanes on USAG-Casey Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call: 730-4805. Free Fitness Clinic on Casey A free fitness seminar and clinic will be open to all individuals tomorrow in the USAG-Casey Carey Fitness Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call: 730-2322.

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2nd Infantry Division deploys inflatable satellite dish By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs RED CLOUD GARRISON — The 2nd Infantry division deployed a new inflatable satellite dish to support ground tactical air control communications in Korea’s mountainous landscape during the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise Aug. 17 through 28. The satellite dish allows for line-of-sight satellite dish aiming to communications satellites above the earth in order to link with other units on the peninsula during the exercise. The new inflatable dish deployed for the first time in South Korea. “This big green ball is called a GATR antenna,” said Alan Zomchek, Northrop Grumman’s Combined Operational V-sat Network - Korea satellite network engineer. “This is a 2.4 meter V-sat satellite dish, which can be deployed anywhere. It fills with air, it is light weight and very transportable.” The dish is made of a dark green material and resembles a large beach ball of which the manufacturer, GATR (Ground to Air Transmit and Receive), says are ideal for emergency response, broadcast, and military applications when needed to provide highbandwidth communications for secure data transmission. They also can be deployed as reliable backup networks in emergency situations. The large green globe is not the antenna itself. The antenna is inside the inflated ball and is held up by the air pressure, which inflates the ball. The actual

antenna looks like a conventional metal satellite antenna, but is made of a fabric consisting of a metal mesh that actually does the work. “We use this antenna to provide initial command and control and to sustain communications over the COVN-K,” Zomchek said. “It also can be used as a backup for strategic communications via satellite.” Satellite communications are necessary to provide line-of-sight electronic signal connections throughout Korea, Zomchek explained. “Because Korea has a lot of mountains it is difficult to aim antennas from point to point,” Zomchek said. “We need to be mobile also, so it is necessary to connect by satellite to maintain constant communications.” T h e G AT R a n t e n n a a l l ow s f o r connectivity to the Army’s network, mobile or stable, in a variety of situations. “It actually provides connectivity to the network and allows for video teleconferencing, voice-over-ip telephones, DSN, and commercial access to data networks and military data networks Soldiers need to do their mission out in the field,” he said. The GATR antenna is very light and mobile; a Soldier can deflate it and carry it in a backpack. It only weighs 17 pounds, Zomchek said; however, it needs someone to attend to technical maintenance while it is operating. “I make sure the air pressure is what it

(From left) Pfc. Craig Hall, Trent Hancock, Northrop Grumman contractor, and Alan Zomchek, Northrop Grumman’s Combined Operational V-sat Network - Korea satellite network engineer, stand aside while operating the GATR antenna for the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise Aug. 17-28. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham should be while it is operating,” said Pfc. Craig Hall. “I have to make sure the link is connected. When the weather changes the pressure in the ball will change so I have to maintain the operating standards to keep communications open.” “Hall monitors the operational system,” Zomchek said. “He takes care of all the details when we are not around to be able to set it up. It is new and we are concerned about what would happen if the power went out or something.” “We need Hall to help us keep track of all that is going on while the antenna is deployed. He maintains the operational readiness of this antenna.”

Pear Blossom Cottage holds classes at Casey By Cpl. Kim, Tae Hoon USAG-RC Public Affairs CASEY GARRISON — Handmade diaper bags, blankets, and quilts are no longer a fantasy for the spouses who attended the sewing and quilting classes, which took place at USAG-Casey Pear Blossom Cottage Aug. 24. With the professional instructors who volunteer to teach, spouses are able to learn how to design and make their own woven goods and quilts. “This sewing and quilting class is one part of the Arts and Crafts classes the PBC offers for spouses,” said Tess Compton, USAG-Casey PBC manager. “The goals of these classes are to help spouses make their own quilts and other items for their children and husbands. We have four students in each class. Every three months we change the type of items we make. For this class it is making bags.” Instructor like Christiana Mensah, wife of Staff Sgt. Louis Mensah 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, was a professional tailor in the United States. Mensah said she made up her mind to teach sewing when she found sewing machines in the PBC. “When I found the machines, I wanted to teach those interested in learning to sew,” Mensah said. “I am happy to teach them to make anything they want.” Classes take place in a room equipped with four sewing machines. The only items students need to bring are their materials for

Christiana Mensah (left), sewing class insturctor, cuts out a piece of cloth for students while Amy Roller (center) and Lisa Galella (right) practice attaching a zipper to the bag. Sewing and quilting class took place at Casey Pear Blossom Cottage August 24 in which four students learned how to design and make woven goods with the instructor. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim, Tae Hoon quilting and sewing. Sometimes, Compton said, the PBC offers a shopping trip to Dongdaemoon Market, one of the largest traditional markets in Korea. This is a place where students can buy inexpensive materials. Spouses can organize themselves to go to Dongdaemoon Market at other times as well. “Someone might think it is difficult to design and sew their own clothes; even if you are a beginner, I can teach you to use a sewing machine, and I also can help you cut and sew

fabrics of your own design,” Mensah said. “Bring materials for what you want to make, and I will teach you how to make it.” Mensah said the class offers an opportunity to gather with friends and make things, which are useful and of good quality. “The benefit of this class is one can gather with friends and make one’s own clothing and other useful items like curtains or diaper bags your Family needs,” she said. “It can also help save money in the Family budget.”

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Bae In Hyuk, lead singer of the band, Romantic Punch, sings while the flames rise from the stage at the end of his bands performance during the 11th annual Dongducheon Rock Festival. The weekend long festival featured more than 20 different Korean bands and offered a 30 percent discount to all Military ID card holders. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker

Dongducheon rocks the city in annual festival By Pvt. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs SOYOSAN, DONGDUCHEON — Local Korean nationals held their annual Dongducheon Rock Festival near Soyo Mountain Aug. 15, 16, and 17. The festival, which gathered people as far as Incheon, celebrated its 11th anniversary and offered

a 30 percent discount to all Soldiers and identification card holders. “Dongducheon is the cradle of Korean rock music, and I am so pleased this festival has broadened the base of rock music in Korea,” said Kim, Moon Su, Gyeonggi Province governor. The festival began with a “battle of the bands” competition featuring musicians of high school and college age. The bands

featured their own songs and popular American hits like “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” by the Twisted Sisters and “Crazy Train,” by Ozzy Osbourne. “This is my first time coming to the festival,” said Kim, Tae hoon, a base player for the band Icy Cider. “Our band has been together for a year and a half and we need the exposure to large audiences to build our reputation. All bands need these

opportunities. Activities like this help new rock bands, so they should never disappear.” A number of bands, amateur and well known bands, with names like Sacrifice, Rchemist, Groove Camp, Romantic Band and Yery performed at the festival. “Although my band and I came to compete we are big fans of Yery,” Kim said. “They are an outstanding band and their songs are great too.”

Soldiers post fast times at Warrior Country’s first Mountain Bike Race By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

Jason Hester (foreground) crosses the finish line 1 with a time of 8:08:00 in the Master Division of the 2009 Warrior Country Mountain Baike Challenge while Cliffton Mangiola crosses the finish line 2 with a time of 8:11:00 (background). Hester and Mangiola turned in the fastest times of all. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

CASEY GARRISON — Warrior’s gathered outside Carey Fitness Center Aug. 8 for Warrior Country’s first Mountain Bike Race. Many are veteran triathlon and biathlon athletes and were familiar with the 7 kilometer race track laid out by Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports specialists. The quickest time was brought by Master Division (ages 30 to 39) competitor Jason Hester, crossing the finish line with a time of 8:08:00, only 3 seconds from Clifton Mangiola placing 2 with a time of 8:11:00 also in the Master Division. Placing 3, Richard Gash, with a time of 8:15:00, 4, Edward Bowers, with a time of 8:50:00, 5, Jamie Tillman with a time of 9:33:00, and 6, David Meyer, with a time of 10:40:00. Times in the Open Division (ages 29 and younger) were not as fast, but still impressive. Michael Toney crossed the finish line first with a time of 8:25:00, Daniel McLeod 2, with a time of 9:39:00, and Samir Talbi, 3, with a time of 11:28:00. For the Senior Division (ages 40 and older) Patrick Walsh crossed the finish line 1 with a time of 9:02:00, John Smith 2, with a time of 12:40:00.

A 7 kilometer mountain bike race is a short one for triathlon and biathlon athletes such as Jason Hester, but strategy sometimes has much to do with winning. “My plan was to draft the lead guys on the first kilometer,” Hester said. “Once we hit the dirt portion of the track, I moved up.” Hester says he got lucky because Gash, placing 3 at the finish, was leading when his bicycle chain came off. “Operator error was the main reason my chain came off,” Gash said when asked how he led the way then suddenly fell back to finish 3. “I kicked it too hard going down the hill.” “I didn’t really have a tactic,” said Cliffton Mangiola, about his finishing 2. “I just came to have fun. I drafted behind the leaders most of the way.” Mangiola passed Gash when Gash’s chain derailed. All competitors agreed the course was too short and they would like to see the course, at least, doubled for the next race. “I think the race was a little too short,” said Patrick Walsh, 1 in the Senior Division. “Being only 7 kilometers allowed the racers out front to coast in at the end. Next year we will add another off road section to make the total length of the race 20 kilometers.”

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By Sgt. Lee Min-hwi USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — “I am a team player. I believe in working collaboratively with parents, students and the command,” said Irby Miller, the new Department of Defense Dependent Schools Korea superintendent, when asked to introduce himself in an Aug. 21 interview on Yongsan Garrison. As a former principal and area superintendent at Baltimore City Public Schools, Miller says he has been a motivational, visionary educator and leader. He explained that he is dedicated to using his 38 years of urban education experience to help motivate youths in U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan and across the peninsula. “Most of my experience has been in Baltimore City. I have worked with homeless students as well as those students who had severe reading challenges,” Miller said. “I am brining my experiences of being able to motivate and prepare teachers and administrators to be the best they can be in terms of working with our youngsters.” Miller’s experiences suggest that he is a man dedicated to overcoming challenges. “In urban school districts, we were always working with low budgets, or budgets that would not meet the overall needs of the organization. So, we would always stretch those particular budgets in order to make things work.” Miller recalled a situation when he turned around under-performing senior high school with staff of 150 and 1,800 students, and coordinated capital improvement plan for schools struggling to provide for their students. Some of his other achievements include achieving certification through the Middle States Evaluation of Colleges and Schools, improving performance at 16 underperforming schools, placing more emphasis on training and development and preparing staff to take on leadership roles. He also holds a Doctorate of Education Degree in 2000 from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Miller said that he is impressed with the diverse culture in Korea and that he is genuinely excited about serving parents in the community, who he said deserve the best education for their children as they serve here

New Department of Defense Dependent Schools Korea Superintendent Irby Miller takes a moment during his busy schedule to speak with U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Public Affairs Office Aug. 21 about the changes he hopes to bring to schools in Korea. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lee Min-hwi in Korea and elsewhere like Iraq and Afghanistan. “Although I know that urban education may seem to have little to do with Korea and schools in Yongsan Garrison, I am bringing with me an ability to get people to rally around the mission of an organization, in this case, the mission of the Department of Defense Education Activity, in terms of helping our youngsters become successful.” In explaining his plans for Yongsan schools, he emphasized the importance of the Community Strategic Plan, the Continuous School Improvement, and the Curriculum Instruction and Assessment - all tools used to measure success. “As a new Superintendent of Yongsan Garrison schools, I look at the triangle of CSP, CSI and CIA in order to better focus on the students’ academic achievements. Getting students in the middle of the triangle requires that we rally around our students to help them achieve success,” he said.

Miller also uttered the vital role of team play in which the teachers, parents and family members and the command work together to support the students. “Research shows that students who have achieved most have had good support from their parents. Parents are here behind their students in terms of encouraging and helping them to become successful.” Miller said that he wants to build on the past success of students in Yongsan. He also mentioned that he wishes to increase scholarships, including those for Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students. “It is my responsibility as superintendent to ensure that all of my principals, administrators and teachers are carrying out the Community Strategic Plan and its mission vision, as well as making certain that the curriculum is being well taught so that all of our students can be successful. The parents will get that from Irby Miller,” he promised.

Back to school traffic and safety tips other drivers, we ask that they use them just for the time it takes to drop-off and pick-up their kids.” For parents of SAES students who want to walk their children from their cars to the school, they must use adjacent parking lots. Any vehicles that are parked in an unauthorized place, such as a bus lane, will be ticketed on the spot. After exiting the lane on X Corps Boulevard, drivers have to go straight toward Collier Field House because there will be no U-turns allowed.

By Dan Thompson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison officials caution drivers to be extra careful along X Corps Boulevard and 8th Army Drive Aug. 31when school begins as buses, parents and hundreds of children make their way to and from the schools. To help you cruise through the first day without any problems, remember the following tips: 

Speed limits

The speed limit during school hours is 25 kph (about 15 mph). Flashing yellow lights will alert drivers that they are in the school zone. During peak hours, Military Police will direct traffic. Drivers must yield to MPs and crossing guards. USAG-Yongsan Emergency Services Director Ricky Oxendine said that his MPs are equipped with seven new radar guns and will be enforcing speed limits without exception. “If you are speeding, you will be issued a traffic citation - no excuses,” he warned. However, he added people should either avoid X Corps Boulevard and 8th Army Drive altogether Aug. 31 or leave earlier. “Accidents happen when people are in a rush, so plan ahead and leave early,” he advised.

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Garrison officials are asking the community to observe new traffic patterns and safety guidelines in order to make Aug. 31 an accident-free back-to-school event. — U.S. Army photo by Debbie Hong

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Elementary drop-off lanes

The ‘Kiss and Drop’ lanes on the east and south sides of Seoul American Elementary School are the only authorized drop-off areas for elementary school children. “These lanes are a great service for parents,” said Oxendine. “To help avoid traffic jams and as a courtesy to

New traffic patterns

Drivers exiting the Dragon Hill Lodge will only be able to take a right-turn onto 8th Army Drive. “To increase the flow of traffic, we are making the main exit of the Dragon Hill Lodge into a right-turn only,” Oxendine said. “This is a traditional choke-point for drivers waiting to take a left turn onto 8th Army Drive.” Already, MPs have begun issuing traffic citations at the exit, so parents should not plan on using the Dragon Hill Lodge exit, especially on Aug. 31. Garrison officials announced Aug. 26 a new stopping point along 8th Army Drive by the Popeye’s restaurant and sports field.

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Vets, Soldiers honor ‘tree-cutting incident’ victims

Your Opinion Matters What do you think about USAG-Yongsan services and their importance? Let the Army know during the Customer Service Assessment until Sept.18. You can take the survey online from your office or home at www.myarmyvoice.org. Customer feedback has already led to customerdriven changes here in USAG-Yongsan. Have your voice heard! Log on today. For information, call 738-5288. Civilian Fitness Program Registration Are you a civilian wanting to get in better shape? You may be eligible to use a portion of your scheduled work time to get healthier with the FMWR Y-Fit civilian fitness program. Visit the garrison website to download the registration packet. Turn in the packets Sept. 1-15 at Collier Field House. USAG-Yongsan Fitness Groups Do you enjoy working out with a group or need the motivation of another to get you up and moving? Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation-sponsored fitness groups are now forming 17 different clubs from walking groups to pool exercise. Contact Tracey Briggs at 736-3340 or 0102991-6550 for information on how to join. New Vehicle Processing Center Opening You asked, and USAG-Yongsan answered! Starting Aug. 24, a new Vehicle Processing Center will open on Camp Kim, Bldg. C-1244CK-068. Vehicle inspection, shipping, pick-up, and registration will all be at one location, thanks to community feedback. The old location, Bldg. C-5721-A at the TMP Compound will no longer be in service. For information, call 738-3249. One-stop Welcome Resource Guide Sponsoring a newcomer? Send them to the USAG-Yongsan One-stop Welcome Resource Guide at the Garrison Web site for information and links about command sponsorship, housing and pets! For information, call 738-3336. Official Use of Government Vehicles Government vehicles, to include rental vehicles to support exercises, are for official use only. USAG-Yongsan Logistics personnel monitor eateries and shopping locations. Drivers are subject to forfeiture of vehicle dispatches for unauthorized use. Pregnancy and Postpartum pt Pregnancy and Postpartum PT is being held at Trent Gym Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:30-7:30 a.m. All pregnant Soldiers and postpartum Soldiers (up to 180 days post delivery) are encouraged to attend. For information, call 737-6090. Operation Rising Star Start preparing now for the Operation Rising Star contest! The competition will be Sept. 2-3 at the Uptown Lounge, Main Post Club. For information, call 738-5254. The Charlie Daniels Band Everyone is invited to a performance at the Collier Field House by the Charlie Daniels Band Sept. 21, 7-10 p.m. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This worldfamous fiddler is brought to you by FMWR! For information, call 738-5042/5419.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars members Alex Roese (left) and Bob Henault present one of two memorials unveiled Aug. 18 at a ceremony remembering Capt. Arthur Bonifas and 1st Lt. Mark Barrett, who were killed by North Korean Soldiers in a bizarre 1976 axe attack. — U.S. Army photo by Dan Thompson By Dan Thompson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — If one ever needed a reminder as to the brutal and inhumane nature of the North Korean Army, one need only recall the brutal 1976 axe murders of two unarmed U.S. Army officers serving along the Demilitarized Zone - an atrocity that was remembered in a memorial ceremony Aug. 18 at the Joint Security Area. Seoul’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Bonifas-Barrett Memorial Post 8180, along with the United Nations Command Security Battalion at the Joint Security Area, placed wreathes at the site where Capt. Arthur Bonifas and 1st Lt. Mark Barrett were suddenly accosted by North Korean Soldiers Aug. 18, 1976 as they tried to cut down a tree that was obstructing the U.N.’s view of the

demarcation line separating North and South Korea. Both Bonifas and Barrett perished after being attacked by axe-wielding North Korean Soldiers who provocatively crossed the “Bridge of No Return” to stop the U.N. from cutting down the large poplar tree. During the Aug. 18 memorial ceremony held at the attack site within shouting distance of the North Korean side, South Korean Soldiers, each with beads of sweat tricking from their earlobes, stood guard perfectly upright and alert. Several large wreathes were placed at the site of the tree-cutting incident and visitors placed white roses upon a stone pillar marking the site where the contested tree once stood - adding a heavy, perfumed scent to the otherwise stale air along the eerie strip of land. The overcast sky momentarily cleared

with sunlight just as VFW Post 8180 Commander Alex Roese,Bob Henault and Stephen Tharp unveiled two memorial plaques at the JSA commemorating Bonifas and Barrett during a ceremony that included Tharp as a guest speaker. Tharp, a former JSA Soldier and Post 8180 commander, reminded attendees that freedom is not free. “Freedom has rewarded the citizens of the Republic of Korea very well,” he said. “A simple look around Seoul shows us that freedom has made the Republic of Korea one of the most democratic and prosperous nations in the world. Despite all of this prosperity, however, there still is no peace on this peninsula. So until there is peace, all of us, especially you, the soldiers of this battalion, must remain vigilant, just as Major Bonifas and Lieutenant Barrett and the other brave JSA warriors were vigilant on this day in 1976.”

Garrison officials announce restaurant closure By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison officials announced the closure of Commiskey’s Restaurant. The facility is expected to close Sept. 30. “The garrison is adjusting to the times and new demographics,” said Garrison Commander Dave Hall. “It’s the end of an era.” Hall said the addition of many competing eating establishments on and off post have made for challenges at the military restaurant and lounge. “We are looking at all of our options and considering the best use for what we consider to be prime real estate on the garrison,” Hall said. The U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan has operated Commiskey’s Restaurant since the early 1990s.

“Before, we used to have the 8th U.S. Army Golf Course located where the Korean National Museum is today,” said Paul Robinson, Garrison Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation director. “Commiskey’s was the golf club house for many years.” The Family Fun Park will stay in operation, Robinson said. “We will still operate the putt-putt golf course, the batting cages and the skate park,” he said. “Also, the adjacent golf driving range will be unaffected by the closure.” Employees will be absorbed into the FMWR workforce. “ We have nine employees who will be affected by the closure,” said Deputy Garrison Commander Don Moses. “Nobody will be losing their job. We are committed to taking care of our workforce.” The Korean Employees Union has been

notified in accordance with established agreements. Commiskey’s Restaurant was named for a U.S. Marine Major Henry Alfred Commiskey, Sr. The World War II and Korean War veteran received the Medal of Honor came a few days after the Inchon landing. The citation reads, “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Platoon Leader in Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Yongdungp’o, Korea, on 20 September 1950.” Hall said the garrison will still honor the hero, but in another venue. “We’re especially interested in engaging our community in gathering ideas for what to do with this facility.”

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Garrison announces new traffic How was your Ulchi Freedom Guardian tour? flow for Dragon Hill Lodge By Sgt. Choi Keun-woo USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

Sgt. Matthew Tydings A Co., 422 Expeditionary Signal Battalion Hometown: Mesa, Arizona “I’m excited to be here. I actually speak some Japanese and perhaps I could use my time here to pick up some Korean. But as for my stay in tent city, there’s really nothing to complain about. I can see that the garrison has put a lot of effort into setting up these tents. The service is great and I’m looking forward to my stay here for another week.” Petty Officer 3rd Class Russel Lawrence Amphibious Construction Battalion One, U.S. Navy Hometown: Georgetown, South Carolina “My stay here has been relaxing. I have been to the Dragon Hill Lodge for some great meals and to the theater to catch a movie or two. As for the tents, they are the best I’ve ever been in. The tents have been spaced out to give each soldier enough personal space and the fully operational air conditioners have kept me cool during this very hot summer season. What more can I ask?” Pfc. Elizabethmae Timke 106th Medical Detachment Hometown: Ephrata, Washington “My job is mainly to assist Soldiers in-process to these tents. I am actually not staying in the tents per se, but I pull off 24-hour shifts, so I do spend quite a substantial amount of time in these tents. The living conditions in these tents could not be any better. I mean we are technically in the fields, right? Yet we have air conditioners, computers, TVs, and all sorts of amenities.” Spc. Tizazu Abere 618th Dental Company Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland “I’m participating in the exercise as a driver. I’ve been putting the MWR-provided wireless connection to good use with my laptop computer. The cozy and spacious common area equipped with a big screen TV has also been quite useful. I think the bathrooms can be improved, but otherwise my life here is quite comfortable.” Staff Sgt. Stacy Garcia United States Forces Korea (Hawaii) Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii “I came here from Honolulu, Hawaii to participate in the UFG exercise. I was in Korea in the early 90’s and I’m glad to be back. The service here in Yongsan Garrison has been outstanding so far. The life in the tents is much better than what I had expected. I use the wireless connection offered by MWR all the time!”

Traffic patterns into and out of Dragon Hill Lodge have changed as the complex prepares for a major roof renovation project. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison officials announced new traffic patterns in the Dragon Hill Lodge parking lots and roads during a major roof renovation project. Starting Monday, Aug. 24, drivers exiting the Dragon Hill Lodge will only be able to take a right-turn onto 8th Army Drive. “To increase the flow of traffic, we are making the main exit of the Dragon Hill Lodge into a right-turn only,” said Ricky Oxendine, Emergency Services director. “This is a traditional choke-point for drivers waiting to take a left turn onto 8th Army Drive.” The other major change in traffic flow is the back road into and out of the hotel complex. “The 1st Marine Division Road will be exit-only during this construction project,” Oxendine said. “With the partial closure of the lower parking lot outside of Sables, there will only be room for one-way traffic. Drivers need to stop using this parking lot as a shortcut to 8th Army Drive.” Set up for construction will begin Monday, Aug. 24. Half of the lower parking lot will be used for the construction materials staging area. The lower parking lot outside has an exit leading to 1st Marine Division Road. During the

project, this road will be an exit only, except for community members residing on that street. The lower parking lot outside Sables will be closed in preparation for the redesign starting Monday, Aug. 24. Parking will not be available in that area, officials said. A construction wall will be installed Aug. 25. “All community members should be aware of the construction equipment and vehicles and exercise extreme caution,” said USAG-Yongsan Safety Officer Mike Evans. “Dragon Hill Lodge has teamed up with the garrison to ensure high standards will be observed for safety and environmental protection throughout the project,” said Roxanne Holland, DHL marketing chief. “We’re urging our guests to use the primary Dragon Hill Lodge entrance and exit at 8th Army Drive and the hotel’s parking garage at the south entrance, near our health and fitness club,” “Dragon Hill Lodge will maximize guest accessibility and continue high quality hotel services during the hotel construction,” Holland said. “The Dragon Hill Lodge appreciates your understanding of this needed capital improvement, and wants you to know that it will help the hotel meet its pledge to be a great hotel well into the future.” The project is expected to be completed by early December.

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Labor Day, School Safety

abor Day and the start of school As always, just out the gate is one of mark the end of the summer the best subway systems in the world season. On the forefront of all our that can take you anywhere in Seoul in minds is safety, safety and safety! under an hour! The new school year starts Monday, For those departing Yongsan or Seoul, Aug. 31 and Labor Day weekend is heed any travel warnings, and remember, Sept. 5-7. do NOT travel alone! Enjoy what Asia I encourage all of you to be aware of our has to offer, but always be vigilant that children getting to school. Slow down, you are an American living overseas. be alert and keep our kids safe! Leaders must ensure subordinates are For those of you staying local for the briefed on common safety problems holiday weekend, there are countless associated with holiday celebrations. The activities you can do around Yongsan. only way to ensure a safe and happy holiday National Bowling is for everyone to Week is Aug. 29 follow recognized - Sept. 5, and we recreational safety have many events practices and sound lined up at Yongsan risk management Lanes. principles. Our outdoor By that, I mean swimming pools are evaluate your still open, and they activities, consider are a great place to the risks and take Col. Dave Hall take the family for action to mitigate USAG-Yongsan Commander fun and relaxation. these risks. Catch some great At a minimum, sporting events at safety briefings Collier Field House throughout the should address alcohol abuse, drinking and Labor Day weekend with the Summer driving, and for that matter, all driving in Basketball Post-Season Tourney and the Korea. Leaders must emphasize the use of Fall Pre-Season Softball Tourney. seat belts, and car seats or booster seats for Also, there will be a Women’s Equality children. Drivers must adjust their speed 5K Fun Run Saturday, Aug. 29 at Collier to the driving conditions. Be familiar with Field House with registration at 7 a.m. an area when hiking and camping. Use and the run starting at 8 a.m. On Labor common sense! Day, the 5K Fun Run will be Monday, Your firm commitment to ensuring Sept. 7 with the same registration and safety is first and foremost and will start times. help us achieve an accident-free holiday There’s golfing at Seongnam Golf weekend. So, while you’re having a Course, and the shuttle bus departs the super weekend, remember, there are parking lot adjacent to Commiskey’s consequences for being unsafe, and we club throughout the day. all have responsibilities for safety!

“... Evaluate your activities, consider the risks and take action to mitigate these risks.”

SAFETY Drivers should be aware that beginning Aug. 28, they will be required to come to a full stop at the marked intersection or they will be ticketed. 

Consider other options

If feasible, parents may want to consider using school bus transportation. As the first day of school carries with it the potential for heavy traffic jams, students may both reduce the risk of being late or spending the morning in traffic. Parents should consider that not only students, but also Yongsan Soldiers and Civilians, will be driving onto the base during

from page 9 the morning hours. For those within walking distance, an early morning hike to school may be the most trouble-free option and is highly recommended. “Anything parents may be able to do to reduce traffic and the safety risks that come with higher traffic levels is appreciated,” said Oxendine. Soon, an additional layer of safety for foot traffic will be added as a pedestrian lane is marked along 45th Division Road between the Dragon Hill Lodge rear exit and IX Corps Drive. Community feedback led the garrison to implement the lane and drivers should be aware of the new markings.

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Yongsan survey launch By Dan Thompson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 100 U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan community members got up early Aug. 22 for a 10 kilometer run at Collier Field House with an unusual twist - promoting the Installation Management Command’s online Customer Service Assessment. “This is all about well-being,” said Fitness Coordinator Tracey Briggs. “The well-being of the customer and their physical well-being is a top priority in the garrison.” The Customer Service Assessment, which is available online at www.myarmyvoice.org until Sept. 18, allows participants to rate garrison services for their level of quality and usefulness. Participants may also type in feedback and suggestions if they would like. “Unlike previous Army surveys that sometime took hours to complete, the Customer Service Assessment takes around ten minutes and you are done,” said USAGYongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall, who recently completed the survey. “This is a very customer-friendly survey done right.” So why take the survey at all? The Army has become focused on feedback, taking cues from commercial service providers who must meet customer needs in order to remain in business, said Plans and Analysis Chief Casey Ross, whose office is responsible for gathering customer feedback. “The Army is listening more than ever,” he said. “Already, customer feedback has led to change here in the garrison. The new

Community members ran 10K to promote the Customer Service Assessment. — Courtesy photo by Tracey Briggs

Vehicle Processing Center is an example of that. The voice of the customer led us to consolidate vehicle registration, in- and outbound shipping, and inspection under one roof, saving customers a lot of time.” Hall said that feedback like that offered by the Customer Service Assessment is critical to running a great garrison. “If there is something you like, we want to know how we can do it even better,” he said. “If there are areas that need improvement or are just not valued, we want to know about it.”

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NEWS Seasonal flu vaccination set for September IMCOM-K • PAGE 14 http://imcom.korea.army.mil

THE MORNING CALM

By 65th Medical Brigade Special to the Morning Calm Weekly

YONGSAN GARRISON – A spray in the nose or a stick in the arm beats a week of headaches, coughing, sneezing, chicken soup and misery, while your unit works shorthanded; your child misses school, or worse. Not that hard a choice to make. The annual seasonal vaccine will be available across Korea in September. Although this vaccine does not protect against the H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu) it does provide excellent protection against the other most common forms of this virus. H1N1 vaccine is projected to be available in late October or early November of this year. Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that can be serious or even have fatal effects. It threatens military readiness. Therefore, all Servicemembers are required to be vaccinated against the flu each year. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated an average of 36,000 Americans died annually in the 1990s due to influenza-related complications. Each year 5 to 20 percent of the United States population gets the flu, resulting in about 200,000 people being hospitalized. “Influenza vaccination is your primary protection against influenza infection,” said COL William Corr, 8th Army Surgeon. “It is especially important that parents protect their children by ensuring they are vaccinated. In addition, it has been repeatedly demonstrated that parents and adults get the flu less often when the children are vaccinated and protected against this disease.” Vaccinations are mandatory for Servicemembers, health-care personnel who provide direct patient care in DoD medical treatment facilities, and for emergency-essential DoD civilian personnel. United States Forces Korea Servicemembers are to be vaccinated by October 16 2009. The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by the influenza virus. Most people with the flu are sick for about a week, but then feel better. However, some people (especially young children, pregnant women, those over age 50, and those with chronic health problems) can get very sick and some can die. You are infectious from one day before to one day after you have symptoms or fever. People with the flu usually cough, sneeze, and have a runny nose. This makes tiny droplets containing the virus. Others get the flu by breathing these droplets or touching contaminated surfaces like door knobs, key boards, during handshakes, etc. Therefore, staying home when you are sick, hand washing with soap and water, use of alcohol-based gel, covering your mouth and nose by coughing/sneezing into your sleeve will greatly reduce the spread of influenza and prevent others from getting sick. Both the flu mist (nasal spray) and injectable vaccine are very effective and safe. All over the age of 6 months should be vaccinated. Those between the ages of 2 and 50 can receive the flu mist (exceptions include those with certain chronic conditions, asthma,

Vaccinations are mandatory for Servicemembers, health-care personnel who provide direct patient care in DoD medical treatment facilities, and for emergency-essential DoD civilian personnel. — U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Kristopher S. Wilson

pregnancy). All others should receive the injectable vaccine. 65th Medical Brigade is collaborating with IMCOM-K and DoDDs Schools to make the vaccine easily available for children while at school and at Child Development Centers. This program will start in September. Please visit the 65th MED BDE website for more information at www.korea.amedd.army.mil.

Aug 28 - Sep 3

LOCATION

Today

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

MONSTERS VS ALIENS (PG-13) 3 p.m. PELHAM 1 2 3 (R) 6:30 p.m. TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. MY SISTER’S KEEPER (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. YEAR ONE (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG-13) 7:30 p.m.

NO SHOW

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) 7:30 p.m.

NO SHOW

GI JOE (PG-13) 7 p.m.

UP (PG) 1 p.m. GI JOE (PG-13) 7 p.m.

UP (PG) 3 p.m. DISTRICT 9 (R) 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 9 (R) 7 p.m.

NO SHOW

NO SHOW

NO SHOW

HUMPHREYS 753-7716

TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

UP (PG) 3:30 p.m. TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

UP (PG) 3:30 p.m. TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (PG) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY 730-5412

YEAR ONE (PG-13) 7:30 p.m.

PELHAM 1 2 3 (R) 7:30 p.m.

TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG-13) 7:30 p.m.

NO SHOW

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) 7 p.m.

NO SHOW

POST GRAD (PG-13) 7 p.m.

KUNSAN 782-4987

POST GRAD (PG-13) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

POST GRAD (PG-13) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

ALIENS IN THE ATTIC (PG-13) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

NO SHOW

NO SHOW

NO SHOW

TRANSFORMERS (PG-13) 6 p.m.

OSAN 784-4930

HARRY POTTER (PG) 6 p.m. THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) 9 p.m.

G-FORCE (PG) 1 p.m. HARRY POTTER (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. STAR TREK (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.

ICE AGE (PG) 1 p.m. POST GRAD (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 / 8:30 p.m.

POST GRAD (PG-13) 7 p.m.

UNAVAILABLE (PG-13) 7 p.m.

UNAVAILABLE (PG-13) 7 p.m.

UNAVAILABLE (PG-13) 7 p.m.

RED CLOUD 732-6620

GI JOE (PG-13) 7 p.m. YEAR ONE (PG-13) 9 p.m.

NO SHOW

TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG-13) 7 p.m.

STANLEY 732-5565

PELHAM 1 2 3 (R) 7 p.m.

YONGSAN 738-7389

CASEY 730-7354 HENRY 768-7724

DISTRICT 9 (R) 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 9 (R) 7 p.m.

MY SISTER’S KEEPER (PG-13) 7 p.m.

TRANSFORMERS (PG-13) 7 p.m.

PELHAM 1 2 3 (R) 7 p.m. MY SISTERS KEEPER (PG-13) 9:00 p.m.

GI JOE (PG-13) 7 p.m. THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) 9 p.m.

GI JOE (PG-13) 7 p.m.

MY SISTER’S KEEPER (PG-13) 7 p.m.

NO SHOW

POST GRAD (PG-13) 7 / 9 p.m.

POST GRAD (PG-13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. ALIENS IN THE ATTIC (PG) 6 p.m.

POST GRAD (PG-13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. ICE AGE: DAWN OF DINOSAURS (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.

TRANSFORMERS (PG-13) 1 / 4:15 / 7:30 p.m. ICE AGE: DAWN OF DINOSAURS (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.

TRANSFORMERS (PG-13) 7 p.m. PELHAM 1 2 3 (R) 6 p.m. THE HANGOVER (R) 6 p.m.

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) 7 p.m. PELHAM 1 2 3 (R 6 p.m. THE HANGOVER (PG) 6 p.m.

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) 7 p.m. MY SISTER’S KEEPER (PG-13) 6 p.m. THE PROPOSAL (PG) 6 p.m.

Thursday

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) 7 p.m. MY SISTER’S KEEPER (PG-13) 6 p.m. THE PROPOSAL (PG) 6 p.m.

U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.

CHAPLAIN

AUGUST 28, 2009

Area I Worship Schedule Protestant Services Collective Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Gospel Sunday

1000 1000 1030 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100

Stone Chapel Stanley Chapel West Casey Chapel Warrior Chapel Crusader Chapel Hovey Chapel Memorial Chapel, Casey Casey Memorial Chapel Camp Stanley Chapel Stanley Chapel

COGIC Sunday KATUSA Sunday Sunday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday

1230

CRC Warrior Chapel

1930 1300 1900 1840 1800 1830 1830 1830

CRC Warrior Chapel Jackson Auditorium Camp Stanley Chapel Casey Stone Chapel Camp Castle Chapel Casey Memorial Chapel Camp Hovey Chapel West Casey Chapel

Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday

1130 0900 1215 0930

Camp Stanley Chapel CRC Warrior Chapel West Casey Chapel Camp Hovey Chapel

Jewish Friday

1830

Collective

West Casey Chapel

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Liturgical Sunday Contemporary Sunday Traditional Sunday Gospel Sunday Mision Pentecostal Hispana Sunday Korean Sunday United Pentecostal Sunday KATUSA

Tuesday

Seventh-Day Adventist Saturday

0930 1030 1100

Brian Allgood Hospital K-16 Chapel Hannam Village Chapel

Collective Sunday

0800 0930 1100 1230

Memorial Chapel South Post Chapel South Post Chapel South Post Chapel

1430 0910

South Post Chapel Hannam Village Chapel

Gospel Contemporary KATUSA Tuesday Korean Wednesday

1330

Memorial Chapel

1830

Memorial Chapel

0930

Brian Allgood Hospital

1100 1100

Freedom Chapel Suwon Air Base Chapel

1300 1700

Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel

1900

Freedom Chapel

1930

Freedom Chapel

1145 0900 0900

Annex 2 Chapel Freedom Chapel Suwon Air Base Chapel

1830

Annex 2 Chapel

Catholic Services Mass Daily Sunday

0510

South Post Chapel

Sunday

1000

Memorial Chapel

1700 0800 1130 1205 1205 0900

Memorial Chapel South Post Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Brian Allgood Hospital Memorial Chapel

1900

South Post Chapel

Collective Protestant Sunday Church of Christ Gospel Contemporary Friday Korean Tuesday Wednesday

1000 1030 1700 1215 1300

Camp Carroll Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Carroll

1900

Camp Walker

1900 1830

Camp Carroll Camp Walker

0900 1130 1700

Camp Walker Camp Carroll Camp Walker

Catholic Services

Jewish Every 2nd Friday

Area IV Worship Schedule Protestant Services

Protestant Services

Early Morning Service (Korean) Mon-Sat Episcopal

Catholic Services/Mass

Area III Worship Schedule

Area II Worship Schedule Protestant Services

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For information, contact Corey Ringer at [email protected], or call 753-3909

Mass Sunday Saturday

Jewish Worship Service Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1

Catholic Services Catholic Mass Saturday Sunday Sunday Mon/Fri Tues/Wed 1st Sat.

Jewish Friday

The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war. Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at: http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information.

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact USAG-Yongsan Chaplains

USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

USAG-Red Cloud/Casey

USAG-Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: [email protected], 738-3009

Chaplain (Maj.-P) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: [email protected], 753-7274

2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: [email protected], 732-7998

Chaplain (Maj.) Kwon Pyo: [email protected], 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: [email protected], 738-4043

Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: [email protected], 753-7042

Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: [email protected], 732-6169

Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham: [email protected], 765-6139

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Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: [email protected], 736-3018

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FEATURE

THE MORNING CALM

Seoul offers free martial arts demonstration

By Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs SEOUL, Republic of Korea — For those who want to learn about Korean culture but unable to plan a big excursion at the moment, Seoul offers a number of cultural experiences very close to Garrison Yongsan. One of them is a free martial arts demonstration beginning at 3 p.m. every day except Mondays atop Namsan Park right at the base of the Seoul Tower. Visitors to the Namsan Palgackjung (the octagonal pavilion) may see martial artists dressed in traditional Korean uniforms perform a variety of fighting styles using different weapons such as swords, spears, staves and even their bare hands. The action-packed show includes mock duels, solo demonstrations and slicing through bamboo stems and bundles of straw using real weapons. The performance is based on “Muye 24ki,” a compilation of 24 traditional Korean martial arts. Following the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, the Joseon Dynasty began an active effort to revive and develop traditional Korean martial arts to train its military. Muye 24ki was established almost 200 years later by King Jungjo, and has absorbed elements of Japanese and Chinese traditional martial arts. There are seven different styles of sword fighting and five uses of various types of spears in Muye 24ki, as well as more exotic weapons such as halberds, tridents and flails. The Muye 24ki demonstration began in 2003 in Suwon. The Seoul performance began May 2008 as a part of Seoul City’s effort to encourage tourism. To go to Namsan Tower using public transportation, take the yellow Bus No. 3, which stops across from the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon and at Itaewon Fire Station.

(Clockwise from top) Martial artists demonstrate unarmed fighting techniques during a reanimation of traditional Korean martial arts in Namsan Park everyday except Mondays starting at 3 p.m.; Demonstration includes bamboo tree-cutting using a variety of weapons; A crowd gathers around Namsan Park as martial artists perform; A martial artist demonstrates swordfighting skills. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun

AUGUST 28, 2009

FEATURE

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NEWS

THE MORNING CALM

Second Republic of Korea Army opens new bunker

(Left to Right) Col. Lee Seung-yong, Col. Chris Downey, Brig. Gen. Seo Young-suk, Brig. Gen. Lim Byoung-yun, Maj. Gen. Joo Yong-soo, Col. Lisa Richter, Col. Kim Hak-won and Dave Horn participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the bunker for the Second Republic of Korea Army. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lajuan Hickman

By Sgt. Lajuan Hickman 1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs DAEGU, Republic of Korea — The Second Republic of Korea Army, SROKA, held a ribbon-cutting and award ceremony for the opening of the new bunker housing an advanced command, control, communications, computers and intelligence system. According to David Horn, project manager for United States Forces Korea, project management

office, the new bunker was built because the old bunker could no longer house the forces that normally occupy the bunker. Elements of the 1st Signal Brigade, along with the Republic of Korea, USFK joint communications office, department of public works and several contractors, worked more than 20 months to stand-up the new bunker. The project was given a 5.34 billion Won budget. Throughout the project, there was minimal downtime in communications for the command and

control forces on SROKA. Horn attributes this to the great team work during the project. “(The project) is an example of how other projects of this size can be done based on the teamwork and the cooperation between the American and Korean military and civilian communities.” At the completion of the project, the new bunker allowed for more effective ROK – US operations, increased information system capabilities and real-time information sharing.

“The project management techniques and mythologies we used and the team work allowed the project to come in under budget, ahead of schedule and reduced the amount of resources and saved both sides additional people and equipment to accomplish what we had to do,” added Horn. Award recipients of the 1st Signal Brigade included Daniel Kim, 251st Signal Detachment project engineer and John Gary Baumgarten, 251st Signal Det. information technology project manager.

Look for ‘Smart Choices’ in your commissary By Lt. Col. Karen E. Hawkins DeCA dietitian FORT LEE, Va. — The Smart Choices check mark is appearing on hundreds of products in your commissary this summer. This first-ever, uniform, front-of-pack nutrition labeling program, developed by scientists, nutritionists, consumer organizations and food industry leaders was created to help shoppers make informed food and beverage choices when shopping. Unlike nutrient scoring systems, rankings or store-based programs, Smart Choices uses a single, green check mark on the front of the product package to provide “at-a-glance” guidance that a product has met strict science-based nutrition criteria. These standards use the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, reports from the Institute of Medicine and other sources of authoritative nutrition guidance. Foods that qualify for the Smart Choices symbol also will display calorie information on the front of the package, including calories per serving and number of servings per container. The goal is to help people stay within their daily calorie needs and make it easier for calorie comparisons. Participating companies with their own “better for you” nutrition labeling symbols have begun replacing them with the Smart Choices symbol. Because of its scope and the science behind the new nutrition labeling system, this new program will bring clarity and consistency to the U.S. marketplace. So make sure to look for the Smart Choices check mark on foods the next time you are shopping in the commissary, where you’ll not only find healthy choices, but savings of 30 percent or more on your purchase compared to “downtown.” Nutrition criteria To display the Smart Choices symbol, a food or beverage has to meet the standards for specific “nutrients to limit” and, depending on the food, also include “nutrients to encourage” or “food groups to encourage.” Special criteria were developed for 19 different product categories, such as beverages, cereals, meats, dairy and snacks: * Nutrients to limit: total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, added sugars and sodium * Nutrients to encourage: calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E * Food groups to encourage: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free milk products The Smart Choices Program was created through the Keystone Center, a nonprofit organization that addresses public health problems. Now, NSF International, a nonprofit public health organization, and the American Society for Nutrition together currently administer the new nutritional front-of-package labeling program. The nutrition guidelines are designed to be updated along with new public policy, dietary guidelines and emerging science. This includes adjusting the criteria to reflect the upcoming 2010 Dietary Guidelines. For more information about making healthy choices, visit Ask the Dietitian on http://www. commissaries.com and to enjoy all your commissary has to offer, sign up for the Commissary Connection
AUGUST 28, 2009

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121 Combat Support Hospital ready for action in record time By Bob McElroy USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N  Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2009 has begun and with it U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys reprises its role in support of the military forces that are participating in the exercise. The garrison commander and staff are also participating in the exercise and responding to scenario events as the tactical situation unfolds during the two-week training event. UFG is a combined-joint computersimulation driven exercise conducted annually. It demonstrates Republic of KoreaUnited States militaries’ interoperability, capabilities and the U.S. commitment to defend Korea. The exercise is designed to evaluate and improve combined and joint coordination, procedures, plans, and systems for conducting contingency operations between ROK and U.S. forces. Humphreys Garrison’s mission is to provide the best possible life support to American military forces that are participating the exercise. This entails setting up Life Support Areas at Yongin, home to the Third ROK Army headquarters, and on Camp Long in Wonju, and, to a lesser extent, supporting U.S. Marines at Baran ROK Marine barracks. The number of players in this year’s exercise is smaller than in years past but the garrison is committed to providing the bestpossible life support areas for the Soldiers

During UFG, Republic of korea nurses were among more than 100 visitors to the 121st CASH, which including Eighth U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Robert Winzenried, (center) and the 121st CASH Family Readiness Group. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall and Marines who live and work at them. At Yongin, northeast of Humphreys, the LSA is a tent city complete with hot and cold showers, male and female latrines, a medical tent, dining facility tents, AAFES retail store and barbers, Internet connections and satellite television and other Morale, Welfare and Recreational activities. The approximately 150 Soldiers working at Yongin have air-conditioned sleeping tents and contract laundry service available to them. They have two hot meals a day—

breakfast and dinner—and a Meal, Ready to Eat for lunch. At Camp Long, approximately ten Soldiers are staying in buildings but the camp has the capability and space to set up tents should additional troops arrive. Long provides the Soldiers with similar support as at Yongin, much of it from existing facilities, e.g. AAFES, showers, latrines and MWR. The Long LSA also has a containerized laundry facility which features several washers and driers inside of a container. This

facility is free of charge to Soldiers. At Baran ROK Marine barracks, northwest of Humphreys, the 100 or so U.S. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force in Okinawa are staying in barracks and require less support from Humphreys. Still, the garrison coordinated with 194th Combat Service Support Battalion for one Mobile Kitchen Trailer to provide hot meals for the Marines. Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 09 runs until Aug. 28.

Life Support Areas provide critical support during exercise UFG 09 By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs HUMPHREYS GARRISON  Life Support Areas play a key role in assisting troops make the transition into a theater of operations, whether during combat or training. During Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 09, which took place from Aug. 17-27, Soldiers from 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion operated LSA Yongin and provided essential life support for about 200 Soldiers. UFG 09 is a combined-joint computersimulation driven exercise conducted annually. It demonstrates Republic of KoreaUnited States militaries’ interoperability, capabilities and the U.S. commitment to defend Korea. LSA Yongin, located northeast of Humphreys, offered most of the amenities found on a regular military installation. In addition to sleeping tents, LSA Yongin featured a mobile containerized kitchen with dining tent, showers and toilets, a barbershop, a recreation tent with satellite TV and Internet and for the first time at this location, private telephone booths for troops to call home using calling cards. Sgt. Erika Morgan, 348th Quartermaster Company, 194th CSSB, served as Yongin Deputy Mayor and offered her insights into life at the LSA. “When we began the exercise, we had 156 personnel in transition through our

Sgt. Allan Hunter, 348th Quartermaster Company, 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion offloads 500 gallons of water to Life Support Area Yongin during command and control exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 09. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Baek Joon-woo

LSA and now we have about 60 remaining,” Morgan said. “The exercise has been really well, and our job was to make sure all the troops who stayed here had the amenities they needed. Soldiers from the Provider Grill have done a great job maintaining the dining operation.” Morgan said in addition to solar-powered lighting, air conditioning units were installed in every tent to insure a comfortable stay for the troops. “Our personnel work different shifts but we always made sure the common areas were clean,” said Morgan. “We also have medical personnel on duty 24-hours, and from 6 a.m. to noon, we have a physician assistant on site.” During UFG, Humphreys Garrison Command Sergeant Major Jason K. Kim visited LSA Yongin to check in on Soldier well being and mission progress. “I wanted to make sure our Soldiers were safe and Humphreys Garrison was supporting all the things units need,” Kim said. “Our Soldiers are doing a great job in support of the mission units.” Kim said during previous exercises, there were up to 300 Soldiers from the United States transitioning through the Yongin Life Support Area. “I’ve visited other LSAs throughout the peninsula and I think Yongin is the best one because of the extra amenities, like new hand-washing stations, solar powered light fixtures, phone lines and TV and wireless Internet service,” he said.

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News & Notes Volunteers Needed for Racquetball Event Korea-U.S. Forces Open Racquetball Championships will be held at Humphreys, Sep. 5-6. Volunteers are needed. Please contact Sgt. 1st Class Kovacs at 010-85775287 for more information. Responses will be needed as soon as possible. Hometown News Holiday Greetings The Hometown News Team will be at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Sept. 16 to film holiday greetings at the Community Activity Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Family Readiness Center The Army Community Service FRC is looking for volunteers. Reception assistant and cooking instructors are needed. Please contact Denise Chappell at 753-8401. New DES Headquarters USAG-Humphreys Directorate of Emergency Services has moved to Bldg. S481. For on-post emergencies dial 0505-753-7911 and the MP Desk number has changed to 753-3111~2. For fire emergencies, call 753-6173. Customer Service Assessment It is nearly time for the annual Customer Service Assessment survey to capture feedback on the services you receive here. Your voice can make a difference in changing the quality of life at USAG-Humphreys. The survey begins late August and will close mid-September. For more information contact Sandra Peckins, Installation Customer Service Officer at 754-8060. CFC Unit Coordinators Training The Combined Federal Campaign Mandatory Training for Unit Coordinators and key Persons will take place at Bldg. 544, third floor briefing room, 9 a.m., Sept. 23, 2009. For more information please contact Suzanne Castillo, CFC Community Area Project Officer, Military Personnel Division, at 753-7327. Annual College Fair Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will have its Annual College Fair at Seoul American Elementary School Cafeteria(YongsanGarrison) Sept. 26, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or call 010-3125-0466/010-8690-1442. CPR/First Aid Class The American Red Cross at USAG Humphreys will be offering an Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 10. Cost $45. Please visit our office in BLDG S-752 to register and pay. Humphreys Construction Update From August 2009 to January 2010, Department of Public Works will have a project in progress along Freedom Road. The work area will consist of the Freedom Road area from the CPX Road to the intersection of Freedom Road and Mac Arthur Road. Work will consist of resurfacing of the entire roadway and a new sidewalk for pedestrian safety. The project will last approximately 160 days. We would like to advise everyone to please use caution when traveling in this area and to pay close attention to the traffic controls and flagman for directions.

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AAFES to offer online student lunch payments, new lunch menu By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N  Beginning this school year, the Army Air Force and Exchange Service will offer parents the opportunity to pay for their children’s school lunches online. Lunch menu prices for the students have not changed from last year: for elementary schools $2.05 and for middle school $2.20. However, the price for parents and teachers went up to $5.00. Parents who choose the online option will pay for their child’s lunches at www. mealpayplus.com with a debit card, credit card or e-check drawn from a checking or savings account. There is a usage fee per payment of 4.75 percent. Parents can still pay for school lunches at the Post Exchange or Base Exchange or send a check to school with the child for no charge. Rick Fair, AAFES general manager, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys said that although there is a usage fee with the online payment option, other features on the website are free. “We want to make sure parents know that some of the most important free items are: Create a free, secured account to manage student accounts; check the student’s current account balance and also monitor the items that the student

purchased at the cafeteria,” Fair said. “And the most important item is they can set up the program to send e-mail notifications when the account reaches a low balance.” In the coming weeks, parents will be able to log on to www.mealpayplus.com to set up an account. To set up an account, parents will need to have the student number they used to pay previous lunch bills at AAFES and the type of payment to be used. Parents can establish a new AAFES student billing account for lunches at the AAFES customer

service counter. “Starting the third week into the school year we will launch a whole new menu with a lot more choices, and it will be a great improvement over last year’s selection,” said Dan Peterson, AAFES Pacific Food Program Specialist. “We also want parents to know if they use the online pay system, there will be a small usage fee of 4.75 percent per payment but everything else on the site is free.”

English language training improves AAFES employee’s customer service skills By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N  Customer service at Army and Air Force Exchange Service just stepped up a notch as nine Korean employees have completed the first of four parts of English as a second language course here. The ESL course began in early June and runs in nine, six-week phases; Central Texas College provides the instruction. The total tuition cost is $810 per student and AAFES picks up the tab. Throughout the courses, AAFES employees learn reading and pronunciation, grammar, and conversational skills. “Participants in the ESL course will truly increase their customer service skills,”

said Rick Fair, AAFES Humphreys general manager. “Participants should see increased customer-service abilities and an increased confidence as their English-language skills improve. Our customers will be also be very happy with the results.” Central Texas College English instructor Rose Jonasz said the course proved difficult for some of the students. “It was challenging for them,” Jonasz said. “We started with 15 students and nine passed the first phase and it wasn’t an easy course. Before the ESL course, they didn’t have much interaction with the customer and it’s our goal to improve their English academic skills and ability to interact with our customers.” ESL course participants work in all of the shoppettes and the main store.

Osan kicks off summer Case lot sales

Freedom Chapel (S-701) is installing walkway covering due for completion Aug. 31. DoDDS North Campus playground is undergoing tile replacement due Sep. 9. Super Gym Parking Lot closure The Super Gym parking garage will close 2200hrs 28 August and re-open NLT 0500 hrs Aug. 30 or 010-3675-4210.

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Area III shoppers looking for bargains in bulk reaped huges savings at the Osan Air Base Commissary Case lot sale August 1. The Humphreys Garrison Commisary will have a Case lot sale September 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and September 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.— U.S. Army photo by Bob Frace

Fair said AAFES is also starting a Retail Management Academy. “Associates from Humphreys and Osan will be attending the RMA,” said Fair. “Top performers were required to submit an essay and resume to be considered for acceptance. The RMA focuses on developing retail management skills so that our AAFES associates are prepared to move into supervisory and management positions as they become available. “This will enhance the quality of management we have during the expansion of Humphreys Garrison,” he said. “Our ESL course participants are very enthusiastic and we’re very fortunate to have the people that we do and we owe it to them to help them enhance their skills and we owe it to our community.” Fair said it’s important to AAFES to build a base of management personnel to accommodate the future growth of Humphreys Garrison. “AAFES estimates the requirement for around 60 additional managers to support the projected increased population and facilities. AAFES owes the best possible work environment to our associates and our best service to the community,” he said. Clarence Wolf, Area III Coordinator, Central Texas College said it’s important that Korean AAFES employees develop their English language skills because they have to explain why they do things, how they do things and the cost savings to customers. “I really appreciate all the hard work they gave us to complete this course and I know learning English is difficult. I’ve been in Korea 19 years and I still can’t speak Hangul fluently. It’s really a great achievement and it’s a total winning situation. The employee wins, AAFEs wins, the school wins and the customer wins.”

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557th MPs prepare to win Army’s top field kitchen honors By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs HUMPHREYS GARRISON  Since winning the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and Eighth U.S. Army’s top mobile kitchen trailer honors earlier this year, Soldiers from 557th Military Police Company have been preparing for an October showdown against the best in the Army at the Department of the Army 2009 Philip A. Connelly Awards Program competition at training area Charlie near U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Seven Soldier culinarians, led by Sgt. 1st Class Edward Jackson, 557th MP Co., are at the center of a competition team of about 50 law enforcement, security specialists, and Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army; their mission during the competition is to establish and operate a mobile kitchen trailer to feed troops in a safe, secure field operations environment. The 557th MP’s took runner-up honors in the MKT category at the 2008 Army-level Connelly Awards. Jackson, who will transfer a few weeks prior to the competition in October, said this year’s battle plan includes intensive training and providing a unique menu selection for the troops during the day-long competition. “What we’re going to do is set up practice competition training every week, beginning in September,” said Jackson. “I will be transferring shortly before the competition and Sgt. 1st Class Warrell Spence, Provider Grill dining facility manager will be taking charge. The team will be the same group of Soldiers who represented our battalion earlier this year.” Jackson and Spence have a solid game plan in place, following tips and guidance by the judges who scored them at the EUSA level completion last May at Training Area Charlie, near Humphreys Garrison. “No one has ever done the type of meal we’re planning to prepare and serve to Soldiers during the day-long competition,” said Jackson. “We will present an outstanding meal during the competition.” Jackson said the security force for the MP’s effort – consisting of Soldiers from 557th, 188th, 142nd, and 55th MP companies – also plays a big part in the final score during the competition. “Most of the overall points achieved are from the cooking aspect but the security force is graded as well. You can’t have one without the other,” he said. “It takes top

Soldier culinarian Pfc. Brandon Hays, 557th Military police Company serves a hot meal to Soldiers during the Eighth U.S. Army level Philip A. Connelly Award Program competition last May. The 557th MPs took top honors during the EUSA level of the Connelly competition and will compete for the 2009 Department Army title of best mobile kitchen trailer operation in October at Training Area Charlie, near U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall efforts by all of us to win.” Soldier Culinarian Pfc. Brandon Hays, who is serving his first active duty tour with the 557th MPs said everyone involved in the competition expects to win. “This is the best training and very handson,” said Hays. “You have to know a lot about the job, but you also have to be able to go out there and do it. I love what I do and I love cooking and taking care of all our Soldiers.” Red Dragon culinarians also competing Soldier culinarians from 501st Military Intelligence Battalion are also participating in this year’s Connelly competition; they will represent EUSA in the small dining facility category. In 2008, 501st Soldiers, together with Korean contractors from the Red Dragon dining facility served their way to a runner-up finish during the DA Philp A. Connelly Program competition. “We have been reviewing all the things we’ve learned from last year to get our efforts squared away to win this year’s DA competition,” said Sgt. 1st Class Dexter

Korean Augmentee’s to the U.S. Army with the 557th Military Police Company perform perimeter security as part of the performance criteria for best mobile kitchen trailer operation during the EUSA Connelly Award Program competition last May. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall

Green, Red Dragon dining facility manager. “Every Tuesday, we train as if we are being judged in the competition. In the finals, we will be competing against teams from Fort Bragg, Fort Lewis, Fort McCoy and Hohenfels, Germany.” Having won a first place and a runner-up award in his two previous competitions while at Fort Bragg, Green said he’s confident the Red Dragon team will win this year. “All the Soldier culinarians who were on the team last year have transferred so we have a new team in place, including myself,” said Green. “We’re training very hard and we’re

all confident we will win.” The DA level Connelly Awards competition will take place at the Red Dragon DFAC October 20, 2009, when judges from Fort Lee, Va. will conduct an on-site inspection of finalists. Winners will be announced in December and awards will be presented during a ceremony at Reno, Nevada, April 15-18 2010. The ultimate purpose of the competition is to provide recognition for excellence in the preparation and serving of food in Army troop dining facility operations to elevate the standards of food service.

Spc. Patrick Summers (above) and other Soldier Culinarians from 501st MI Brigade were tutored at the Red Dragon Dining Facility by Chef Ray Duey, the 2008 Food Network Challenge Fantasy Fruit Sculptor gold medalist. — Photo courtesy Chef Ray Duey

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FDs hold joint swift water rescue training By Andrew M. Allen Deputy Fire Chief Daegu Garrison, DES, F&ES CHILGOK — The rainy season is coming to a close, however for the firefighters of USAG Daegu, learning how to deal with wet weather emergencies never ends. In conjunction with the Chilgok Fire Department Special Rescue Team, firefighters of USAG Daegu learned new rescue skills when dealing with Swift Water Emergencies. Sw i f t w a t e r r e s c u e ( a l s o c a l l e d “whitewater rescue”) is a technical rescue operation that involves the use of specially trained personnel, ropes, and mechanical advantage systems to affect a rescue of a victim trapped in or around fast moving water. The tremendous amount of power water exerts on victims, objects and the rescuer during a swift water emergency is astonishing and is the reason people and rescuers every year are swept away. The main goal during a rescue operation is to use or deflect the water’s power to assist in the rescue of the endangered person, as in most situations there is no easy way to overcome the power of the water. State side training to be certified “Swift Water rescue 1 & 2” requires multiple courses and would take the average firefighter

Chilgok firefighters demonstrate how to cross over the river or ditch and rescue operation with rope system for U.S. firefighters. This type of system has to be set up in seconds in order to affect recues of people being carried down stream by the water. — U.S. Army photo by Andrew M. Allen about a month to be fully trained. Tuesday’s class at Camp Carroll covered just some fundamentals for our firefighters to use/ follow when working around the flood

gates at Carroll. In short, they learned self preservation, quick actions to effect a rescue and what to do and not to do! When rain hits the Cp Carroll area,

water flashes through the flood control channels that cross the camp. Firefighters — See RESCUE TRAINING Page 26 —

Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2009 in Area IV G-3 IP&C makes third party support possible ROKA Support Group keeps the line between the two nations By Pvt. Lee Jun-ho 19th ESC Public Affairs

By Pvt. Lee Jun-ho 19th ESC Public Affairs

Even though people think a battle is all about fighting, there is more. For instance, meeting the requirements of Soldiers by giving them adequate supplies at the right time is one of the most critical missions in the Army society. This job should never be underestimated, for it is not always easy to have everything prepared and ready. During real events, even the simplest munitions could be the most difficult items to get for everyone. Situations change endlessly, and no one can be sure we have everything needed in the most demanding circumstances. During the exercise, the Host Nation Support section of the G-3 collaborates with the 411th Contracting Support Brigade to form the International Programs and Contracting Directorate. The 175th Financial Company, Logistics Civilian Augmentation Program, as well as other augmentees from the Air Defense or the Navy, joined the team during the exercise. Their main mission is to interface third-party-logistics needed for the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and its subordinates during contingencies. The United States Forces Korea may not be able to receive every supply needed during war, and it is the IP&C’s job to make up for shortfalls by making contracts with third parties. “The IP&C goes through all contract requirements. Anything reported as a need for a unit, is transferred from Command Post 19 to our office, so we can arrange a deal with the third party outside. If we are short on water and we need it quickly, making a contract with the nonmilitary is our job.”

In order for the U.S. Army to achieve its missions and opera¬tions on the Korean peninsula, cooperation with the Republic of Korea Army is significant. Knowing that the wartime operational control (OPCON) transfer is scheduled in 2012, the teamwork between the U.S. Army and the ROK Army is important than ever. During the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise, officers and KATUSAs (Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army) of the ROKA Support Group work for the active cooperation between the U.S. Army and the ROK Army. The KATUSAs, Non Commissioned Officers, and officers of the ROKA Support Group are the Soldiers with liaison skills to efficiently coordinate between the U.S. Army and the ROK Army. RSG is indispensable to the mission success of the United States Forces Korea as long as the U.S. Servicemembers are stationed in Korea, because active communication, interaction, and feedback is vital. That is why one of the key specialties of the RSG is the liaison mission. Capt. Jung Sung-won, Ammunition branch Liaison officer, 19th Expeditionary Su s t a i n m e n t C o m m a n d , Su p p o r t Operations, is putting his best effort to ensure the transportation of ammo between the ROKA and U.S. Army. “My job is to make the demands of each U.S. unit spread across the peninsula meet the proper supply from the ROKA ammunition headquarters.” said Jung. “The requests are made very frequently and small, and proper communication followed by the provision has to be done in the right time, especially during exercise periods,”

Lt. Col. Bennie L. Simmons, Executive Office/ Operations Officer, Contracting Command Korea/411th CSB, is the Deputy of IP&C and Pacific Command during the exercise.— U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee, Jun Ho said Lt. Col. Bennie L. Simmons, Executive Office/Operations Officer, Contracting Command Korea/411th CSB. “We ran through and checked the operational plans of the exercise ahead, to see what we will need. Coordinating each message and need is key to our jobs.” said Simmons. “I think this year’s exercise is going better than the last one in every way, and it will continue to be.” he added. Compared to the last week’s work, which was rather an execution of what the team had already planned, this week’s work will be about predicting the needs and requirements of each unit. That is the reason why coordinating and cross communication is important in their works. “The shift turnover briefing, which is held every day between the shifts, is the most important event of the IP&C because this is when the team communicates the most and the requirements of the Soldiers should be delivered properly.” said Pfc. Shin, Min Kwang, G-3, 19th ESC. “Ensuring the third party support for the operation is a major role.” he added.

Lt. Col. Song Soo-yong, Area IV RSG Commander, is leading liaison officers to support UFG ‘09. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee, Jun Ho he added. “The ROKA is taking the lead in the exercise and the exercise OPCON has been transferred from the U.S. Army beginning last year. It is a great opportunity to test the ability of the Soldiers from both Army’s and to see how the joint operation system is functioning,” said Lt. Col. Song Soo-yong, Area IV ROKA RSG Commander. “We offer Soldiers the ability to interpret, for the communication between the two sides, along with the intelligence of both South and North Korea so the exercise works for its best,” said Song.

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Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2009 in Area IV

Daegu’s Rising Star

Arms Room works to maintain mission readiness

For Operation Rising Star 2009, Area IV will have two qualification rounds: The first eliminations will be held in the Hilltop Club, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m., the final will be held in the Hilltop Club, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Sign up at the Hilltop Club. For more information call: 764-4985. Army Soldier Show in Area IV

The Army Soldier Show will open in Area IV Sept. 18th at 7 p.m. at the Camp Walker Fitness Center. It’s a free admission. For more information call: 764-4985. Labor Day 5K Race & 2-Mile Walk

5K Race and 2-Mile Walk will be held at the Camp Walker’s Fitness Parking Lot at 8 a.m. on labor day. The time for registration is between 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. on that day. For more information call: 764-4800. Camp Carroll Gate 1 reopen

Effective Sept 1, Gate 1, Camp Carroll will reopen for normal business. This much anticipated day is finally upon us and we thank you for your patience over the past 8 months as we have done reconstruction upgrades. Camp Carroll Triathlon

Tri-God Sprint Triathlon will be held at the Camp Carroll Outdoor Pool, Bldg. 146, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. The registration starts from 7 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. It consists of 400m swimming, 20Km biking and 5Km running. There are three competitions; Women’s Open, Men’s Open with age of 35 & under and Men’s Open with age of 36 & over. Participants must provide their own bike, helmet and safety gear. For more information call: 765-8287. 10th Anniversary Party

VFW Post 10033 5 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 5 VFW is having it’s 10th Year Anniversary Party at the VFW Post home, located outside of Gate 4 from Camp Walker. There will be door prizes, free food, music, and some good comraderie. The public is invited to come help celebrate this event For information, call 010-2286-4732. Payday Golf Scramble

Shotgun start at the Evergreen Golf Course, Sept. 4. Sign up by Sept. 3. The format is four-person scramble with prizes for individual and team low scores. Sign up at the Evergreen Pro Shop or contact Sgt. 1st Class. Gibbons at the number below. $10 entry fee plus greens fees. For information, call 768-8689. We Want Your Stories

If you want to advertise any events or information for the Area IV community in the Morning Calm Weekly, please send an e-mail to Cpl. Park Kyungrock, [email protected] or 768-8070 for Camp Walker, Henry and George and contact Cpl. Lee Dodam, [email protected] for Camp Carroll.

By Cpl. Lee, Jae Won 19th ESC Public Affairs During the exercise period, every participant must draw their weapon before they start their daily mission, so Command Post 19 arms room is everyone’s first stop. Sgt. Claudia Cabero, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear NCOIC, 19th ESC, explains the procedure for drawing a weapon. “We check each individual’s identification at least twice to confirm we are issuing the weapon to the right person, and we double check the serial number and the weapon card number before we issue the weapon to an individual,” said Cabero, “it requires flawless service and quickness, so we try our best at all times.” The CP 19 arms room is a collaboration of 19th ESC CBRN and Supply, as well as overseas deployed Soldiers, who work as one team to provide the quality arms room service to ensure success of the exercise. “As a KATUSA, I feel proud for what I do throughout the exercise,” said Pfc. Kim, Dae Hee, “because we are dealing with sensitive items every day, we consider this a serious job and conduct it as carefully as possible to prevent any possible accidents.” Arms room crews work extra hours to ensure the arms room is ready at all times, and despite feeling physically fatigued by working demanding hours, their professionalism and responsibility enhances

Sgt. Claudia Cabero, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear NCOIC, provides the quality arms room service to ensure success of the exercise. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee, Jun Ho their mission success. “This is a stressful mission since we are working under high pressure,” said Pfc. Jermaine L. Anderson, Supply, 19th ESC,

“however, I am learning how to deal with issues under pressure, and the interactions with other crews help me to become a better Soldier.”

‘Leadership represents who you are’ By Cpl. Lee, Dodam USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Headquarters and Headquarters Co. Soldier Sgt. Im, Soo Yul has been serving as Senior KATUSA and will leave the Army in few weeks. As Senior KATUSA he has learned a lot from the experience especially leadership. The hardest challenge for him to face was to become a bridge between Republic of Korea and U.S. Army. He always has to be neutral and view each side without prejudice. Sometimes it was tough yet this has been a meaningful experience for Im. Every Korean man has to serve the military service for two years. Im however decided to apply to KATUSA program since he thought it would be beneficial for him as he would be able to experience different culture and improve English skills. Im’s major duty as Senior KATUSA is taking care of KATUSA Soldiers in the unit. Since two nations’ Armies are working on

same installation, it is important to link these two different groups so that each can learn and get the best results from their different perspectives. He also pays attention to where KATUSA Soldiers may face some difficulties due to the cultural and language barriers. He thinks leadership is what to make people to run the organization without problems without presence of actual leader. In order to achieve this leadership skill, Im thinks ability to motivate members of the team is the most important key. “In the Army, even though NCO Soldiers accomplish their duty successfully, if they fail to motivate their Soldiers to achieve the goal also, they should not be considered to be a good leader,” said Im. “Motivation is important. Motivation is what makes Soldiers to serve the service successfully and run the organization.” Im does not regret the fact that he joined the KATUSA program. He learned a lot, saw a lot, and experience a lot. He will start his

RESCUE TRAINING must respond at all hours to ensure the water flows down these channels; if the water backs up, the base and surrounding communities flood almost instantly. Firefighters latterly risk their lives to get to the flood control gates every time it rains to ensure the community does not flood. During one harrowing night, firefighters work on top of a 12 inch wide walkway with a single rail, no light, during a massive down dour. Water had hit the outbound gate so fast and hard that debris

clearing and leave the installation in three weeks. He hopes every Soldier gets a chance to express their leadership skills. “You will learn a lot. Conducting PT exercise could be one small example but very effectual. Leadership is a very useful skill in real life whether you are in the Army, school, home or office. How you demonstrate your leadership represents who you are,” added Im.

from Page 25 slammed against the metal grate making it nearly impossible to open. Using pike poles, while tethered to ropes and harnesses, firefighters cleared logs and other debris from the gate to free it up. The skills taught during this training event show us how to better safe ourselves and perform a rescue should a firefighter fall into the maelstrom currents. Training and positive risk management is the key to any successful operation. Whether we are plunging in after a victim

in a raging river, or going into a burning house, fi refi ghters constantly train and use risk management to ensure we reach retirement and are healthy enough to enjoy it say Deputy Fire Chief Allen. We ask that every member of Team Daegu remember that in any emergency, time is everything; the faster we get the 9-1-1 (or from a cell phone 0505-744-5911) call, the better chance we have in rescuing victims, saving property and protecting the environment.

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From the Bench By Phil Molter USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Officer

Wondering what From the Bench is? Well, it all started in Sasebo, Japan, about nine years ago, when several people (among them Dennis Lebling and Kyle Rhodus) teamed up to start a sports talk radio show. When Kyle moved to Yokosuka, Japan, From the Bench grew into a live, call-in, TV, radio and webcast sports talk show. After a brief hiatus, FTB reappeared – this time in print, in Washington, D.C., as a regular column in Naval District Washington’s flagship paper The Waterline. This brings us to the here and now. From the Bench makes its debut appearance in Korea! Not sure how long it will last, that will be up to you readers. So, if you like the idea of a sports column here on the peninsula, let us know! And we need your help too. Let us know what’s going on out there (MWR intramural and youth sports, schools) and we’ll make sure to include it in the column. Just to give you an idea of what you’ll be seeing here, well, it will be a “sports smorgasbord.” Discussion will range from fantasy football to world cup soccer to the IAAF World Championships to be held in Daegu in 2011, major sports in season and likewise for high school and college. Hopefully there will be some guest columnists and reader comments will be printed (appropriate comments, at least!). To start things off, I’m sure many of you are getting ready to do your fantasy football drafts and seasons, so I’ll share a few pointers

some of us have learned over the years. 1. KNOW YOUR LEAGUE RULES! Some leagues score QB passing touchdowns as 4 points, some 6. Some leagues count receptions, some don’t. Some leagues have three wide receivers and two running backs, some have one of each and three “flex” players. Get the idea? If you are not completely familiar with your league’s scoring system, you could be left out in the cold on draft day. 2. NO QB IS WORTH DRAFTING IN THE FIRST ROUND. Okay, this might not be a hard and fast rule, but in general, you have to start two or three RBs and/ or two or three WRs (yes, there are some leagues with two QBs but that’s a whole other column), and only one QB – do the math, you are way better off getting a top RB or two or RB/WR combination before going to a QB. Even in the third round you should still have a McNabb, Romo, Rivers or Warner to pick up; even waiting until the fourth or fifth you could still see Schaub, Roethlisberger, Garrard – all serviceable fantasy producers and you’d be fat at your other skill positions. 3. KEEP TRACK OF BYE WEEKS. Wow, you got MJD, Chris and Calvin Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh – but what are you going to do in week 7 when they are all off? There are actually two theories here, one being careful to avoid a situation like that; the other, DON’T pay attention and if it happens oh, well, it’s only one loss. Guess it depends how competitive your leagues are, but one loss could mean the difference in making the playoffs.

Official U.S. Navy File Photo 4. NEVER PICK A KICKER UNTIL THE LAST ROUND. Seriously, do not waste any pick before the last on a kicker. Even in a 12-team league at worst you get the number 12 kicker and the difference between best and 12th best last year was about 25 points – or less than 2 points per week. In other words, no real difference. Besides which, last year’s number two kicker was 2007’s number 22 - there’s really no

way to predict. Have any fantasy wisdom of your own? Any subject you want to discuss or event to talk about? Feel free to e-mail me, [email protected]; make sure to put FTB in the subject line. Make sure to look back right here next week and I will have a few more fantasy football drafting and line-up tips. And just maybe a preview of the NFC or AFC.

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AREA IV Job Opportunities ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS KOEZ09555249R KOEZ09707081 KOEZ09365371R KOEZ09228585R KOEZ09692800 KOEZ09658287 KOEZ09696716 KOEZ09711123 NAF US CITIZEN POSITIONS KRNAFEZ090005WW-R3 KRNAFEZ09-014-K4 CONTRACT 30914

VACANCY

GRADE

LOCATION

Camps Henry, Walker , George Supv Logistics Mgt Spec Lean Six Sigma Prog Mgr Supv Housing Spec Supv Industrial Engineer Supv Supply Mgt Spec Management & Program Analyst

YC-02 YA-02 YC-02 YC-02 YC-02 GS9/11

19th ESC 19th ESC USAG, DPW USAG, DPW USAG, DOL USAG, PA&IO

Aug. 28 Sept. 1 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 4 Sept. 7

GS-11 YA-2

35th Air Def Artillery AFSBN-NEA

Sept. 1 Sept. 3

NF-4 NF-3

USAG, MWR, CDC USAG, DFMWR, Mktg

Sept. 4 Sept. 6

SERCO Wood Medical Clinic

Aug. 28 Sept. 3

IT Specialist Logistics Management Spec

Camp Carroll

Camps Henry, Walker , George CYS Facility Director Marketing Assistant Camps Henry, Walker , George Part Time ACAP Counselor General Medical Officer Qualifications:

CLOSE DATE

* Education: Be a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Osteopathy (D.O.) who is holds a valid unrestricted license one of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, a United States Territory, or within the Republic of Korea. * Foreign medical graduate physicians shall possess a valid certificate from the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates or 5th path if not licensed in the Republic of Korea. * Certificate of completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This certification shall be maintained in a current status at all times while performing services under this contract. * No National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) derogatory information. Work Hours: Full-time Work (8 hours per day/40 hours per week, occasional over time or on-call. How to apply: Submit resume with certified qualifications to Pacific Regional Contracting Office, Bldg 160 160 Krukowski Rd. TAMC, HI 96859 ATTN: MAJ Ryan Eckmeier 808-433-3503 or fax resume to 808-433-7010 or email: ryan. [email protected].

For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951

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주한미군 주임원사 차량사고 현장에서 인명을 구하다

By Sgt. Kim Kwang­soo  미8군 공보실

미8군 소속 슈피글마이어 주임원사는 지난 7월 8일 경부고속도로에서 굴러 떨어진 차량에서 인명을 구조해냈다. 

레드클라우드 위수사령부 — 미 8군 소속 주임원사가 7월 8 일 경부고속도로에서 언덕 아래 로 추락한 차량에서 인명을 구 출해냈다.    미8군 Retention Unit 주임원 사 스콧 슈피글마이어

어져나갔습니다” 라고 말했다.    그는 차를 세우고 기름과 유 독가스에 덮인 사고현장을 향해 달려갔다.    “제가 사고의 첫 목격자였기 때문에 부서진 차 안에 있을 사

(Spigelmyer)원사는 사건 당시 고속도로를 따라 캠프 워커에서 험프리스 기지로 이동중이었다.    그는 금강휴게소에서 약 30 마일 떨어진 지점에서 사고를 목격했다.    슈피글마이어씨는 “제 뒤에 있던 차량이 도로를 이탈해서 큰 충돌을 일으키는것을 보았습 니다” 라며, “가드레일을 부수 고 언덕을 굴러 떨어졌는데, 흙 과 함께 바퀴와 부속품들이 떨

람을 구하려고 했습니다” 라고 그는 말했다.    사고 차량 안에 혼자 있던 운 전자는 휴대전화로 연락을 취하 려고 했지만 사고의 충격으로 슈피글마이어씨가 곁에 있다는 것을 알지 못했다.    슈피글마이어씨는 “제가 서너 번 소리친 다음에야 제가 있다 는것을 인지시킬 수 있었습니 다. 전 차가 폭팔하지 않기를 바 라면서 운전자를 사고 현장에서

구출했습니다” 라고 말했다.    그는 “운전자가 도로 위로 걸 어 올라오면서 비틀거려 두세번 넘어졌지만 다행히 안전벨트를 착용하고 있었기 때문에 가벼운 찰과상만 입었습니다. 하지만 부 상 이외에도 정신적 충격이 커 보였습니다” 라고 말했다.    슈피글마이어씨는 “제가 그 자리에 있어서 생명을 구할 수 있었다는것에 감사할 뿐입니다.  또한 만약 제가 사고를 당한다 고 해도 누군가의 도움을 받을 수 있기를 기대합니다” 라고 더 했다.    사고차량의 운전자 전인수씨 는 롯데백화점 매니저이며, 슬하 에 1남 1녀를 두고 있다.   

전인수씨는 “정신을 차렸을때 어떤 미군이 사고를 목격한 다 른 사람들처럼 그냥 지나칠 수 있었음에도 불구하고 내려서 저 를 차에서 꺼내주고 있었습니 다. 그는 제 생명의 은인입니다” 라고 말했다.        번역 - 상병 황준현