The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - August 29, 2008

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August 29, 2008 • Volume 6, Issue 45



1st Signal Brigade ‘Voice of the ROK’ supports exercise

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USAG Red Cloud Vet offers pet microchip, vaccine

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

AFN radio tower routine maintenance Aug. 28 to Sept. 13 Intermittent disruptions to FM radio service in Seoul from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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See ‘Back to school’ page 2 Humphreys American School first grade teacher Dea Gist (right) welcomed her new student Morgan Carter with a high five on the first day of school Monday morning. HAS opened the new school year with approximately 340 new and returning students. Formerly known as Humphreys American Elementary School, the school changed its name this year to reflect its transformation from an elementary school to a Sure Start through eighth-grade facility. HAS added 28 seventh-grade students and 27 eighth graders to its rolls this year. Over the last few years Humphreys’ seventh and eighth grade students attended school at Osan Air Base. The school also welcomed new principal Joyce Diggs and 14 new teachers to its faculty. — U.S. Army Photo By Bob McElroy

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Labor Day and Chusok Holiday – Safety Awareness

risk management processes and apply United States Forces Korea personnel will them to all holiday associated activities. I observe two holidays in September, U.S. Labor Day and Korean Chusok. Labor Day (1 Sep also want leaders continually reinforcing 08) is to honor the efforts of those who fought their servicemembers’ responsible behavior to give us the workplace freedoms and the through our Under-the-Oak-Tree (UtOT) much improved living standard we now have. Counseling Program. It is a time to recognize the working men and Most POV accidents continue to be women of our great nation. caused by excessive speed, driving under Chusok (13 - 15 Sep 08), one of Korea’s the influence of alcohol, fatigue, following most celebrated holidays, is the time when too closely, or poor situational awareness. many Koreans return to their hometowns Due to the anticipated traffic congestion, to visit ancestral grave sites and celebrate the I encourage personnel to avoid POV travel harvest season. USFK personnel need to be over the Chusok holiday. Promote alcoholaware that traveling by POV is extremely free events and provide alternate activities difficult due to massive traffic jams on freeways over the long holiday weekends. If service and major rural routes. They should also be members plan on imbibing, remind them informed that Chusok activities begin and end to drink responsibly and to always use Gen. Walter L. Sharp several days before and after the actual 3-day the buddy system. Remember, safety is Commander holiday period. everyone’s business. These two holidays follow the completion of the Ulchi Freedom You can make a difference in protecting lives. Have a safe and Guardian (UFG) exercise and will provide service members a well- enjoyable holiday! deserved break and opportunity to share quality time with family and friends. Unfortunately, it could become a time of immense We Go Together! tragedy if we don’t make prudent choices. Needless injuries and loss of life can be avoided through awareness of the hazards facing WALTER L. SHARP us and the actions needed to guard against accidents or incidents. General, US Army I want commanders to ensure their subordinates are trained on Commander

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Back to school for dependents across the peninsula IMCOM-K Public Affairs School-aged children and their parents descended en mass onto local school grounds throughout the Korea Region this week as Department of Defense Dependent Schools opened their doors for the 2008-2009 school year on Army installations around the peninsula. Thousands of DoDDS-Korea students returned to the classroom and began the transition from summer daydreaming to an academic mindset. For some, returning to a DoDDS-Korea school means a return to familiar stomping grounds, but for many students, this was a

first-time orientation at DoDDS-Korea. Fortunately, DoDDS staff members are experts in transition, whether welcoming a freshly-graduated elementary student into middle school, or a high school sophomore who recently moved to Korea. “With enrollment at nearly 1,100 we are presented with some unique opportunities and challenges. I think the community will be pleased with the increased communication they are going to see from the school as we aim to kick it up a notch!” Seoul American Elementary School Assistant Principal, Kristopher Kwiatek, said. “There will be

School transportation safety tips An estimated 2.2 million children ages 14 and under are injured in school-related accidents each year, according to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign. Accidents can be prevented if parents are on the lookout for potential hazards. To help you keep your kids free from harm, here are some safety tips from SAFE KIDS, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the American Academy of Pediatrics: Submitting to The Morning Calm Weekly Send Letters to the Editor, guest commentaries, story submissions and other items: [email protected]. For all submitted items include a point of contact name and telephone number. All items are subject to editing for content and to insure they conform with DoD guidelines. IMCOM-K Public Affairs and the Morning Calm Weekly staff are located in Bldg. 1416, Yongsan Garrison Main Post. For information, call 724-3365.

Plan a walking route to school or the bus stop. Choose the most direct way with the fewest street crossings and, if possible, with intersections that have crossing guards. Teach your kids to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Bikers should wear a helmet that meets safety standards. Research indicates that helmets can reduce head injury by up to 85 percent. Be sure that your child knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult, and how to call 911 for emergencies. Deliver and pick up as close to the school as possible when driving.

an increased focus on partnership and ensuring parents have an active role in their child’s education.” Even students returning to DoDDSKorea are likely to notice a few novelties this year. Former Humphreys Elementary School was renamed Humphreys School following the addition of 7th and 8th grades. Locker-lined hallways now welcome the school’s senior students. Likewise, Seoul American Elementary School on USAG-Yongsan has undergone a transformation that includes school parking lot renovations with the addition of a new student drop-off lane.

Army Continuing Education System (ACES) Professional Development Conference 23-26 September 2008 All Army educators will be attending an Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) Professional Development Workshop during the week of 23-26 September 2008 at the Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan. There will be limited educational services available during this period. All scheduled On-Duty and Off-Duty classes will continue. All Education Centers will remain open during regular hours and there will be administrative staff in the centers to provide assistance and information during this period.

Osan Air Base to host Air Power Day Osan Air Base will host Air Power Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 11 and 12. There will be a wide variety of Korean and American high-performance aerial demonstrations, unique ground performances, military equipment static displays, a children’s play area and a wide variety of food and souvenir booths. This year’s Air Power Day commemorates the 51st Fighter Wing 60th Anniversary and the 60th Anniversary of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Please visit www.osan.af.mil for more information.

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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: Curfew Violation; Underage Drinking; Failure to Obey Order or Regulation (2ID Policy Letter #8); At 0340 Hrs, 16 AUG 08, SUBJECT #1, SUBJECT #2 and SUBJECT #3 were observed by MP at JC’s Restaurant during the hours of curfew. SUBJECT #1, SUBJECT #2 and SUBJECT #3 were apprehended and transported to the USAG-Casey PMO where they were administered PBTs, with results of 0.126% BAC for SUBJECT #1, 0.112% BAC for SUBJECT #2 and 0.095% BAC for SUBJECT #3. A check of SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT #2’s ID card disclosed they were both under the legal age to consume alcohol. SUBJECT #1, SUBJECT #2 and SUBJECT #3 were further processed and released to their units. At 1630 Hrs, 16 AUG 08, SUBJECT #2 and SUBJECT #3 reported to the USAG-Casey PMO where they were advised of their legal rights, which they waived rendering written sworn statements admitting to the offenses. At 1730 Hrs, 16 AUG 08, SUBJECT #1 reported to the USAG-Casey PMO where SUBJECT #1 was advised of SUBJECT #1’s legal rights, which SUBJECT #1 waived and rendered a written sworn statement admitting to the offenses. AREA II: Shoplifting; PI #1, Sponsor: PI #2, was observed by CHOE (IC, AAFES, USAG-Yongsan) via CCTV, remove one Revlon eyeliner from the display shelf and then conceal it on PI #1’s person at the protected location. PI #1 exited the location without rendering proper payment. PI #1 was detained and escorted to the Loss Prevention Office. Upon arrival of MP, PI #1 was transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where PI #1 was advised of PI #1’s legal rights, in the presence of PI #1’s sponsor, which PI #1 waived, but by the suggestion of PI #1’s sponsor, refused to render a written sworn statement. PI #1 admitted to the offense verbally to MP. PI #1’s RCP was retained. PI #1 was further processed and released to PI #2. The merchandise was retained and returned to AAFES. ECOL is $5.89. AREA III: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; SUBJECT #1, operating a POV, was stopped at a KNP check point adjacent to Chupal Rice Mill, Chupal-Ri. SUBJECT #1 was administered a PBT, with a result of .062% BAC. SUBJECT #1 was apprehended by KNP and transported to the Pyongtaek Main KNP Station where SUBJECT #1 was further processed and released into MP Custody on a CJ Form 2. SUBJECT #1 was transported to the USAG-Humphreys PMO, where SUBJECT #1 was further processed and released to SUBJECT #1’s unit. At 1130 Hrs, 18 AUG 08, SUBJECT #1 reported to the USAGHumphreys PMO where SUBJECT #1 was advised of SUBJECT #1’s legal rights, which SUBJECT #1 waived rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the offense. SUBJECT #1’s USFK driver’s license and U.S. passport were retained. SUBJECT #1 was released to SUBJECT #1’s unit. AREA IV: AWOL; At 0930 Hrs, 20 AUG 08, USAG-Daegu (Walker) PMO was notified by WITNESS #1 that SUBJECT #1’s status was changed from Present for Duty to AWOL on DA Form 4187. SUBJECT #1 was flagged in DBIDS and a BOLO was issued for SUBJECT #1’s apprehension.

A merchant at the Noryangjin Fish Market arranges her wares for a day of selling. The Noryangjin Fish Market is Seoul’s largest market for marine products. This 66,000 square meter facility houses over 700 shops selling fresh and dried seafood products from 15 fishing ports around Korea. It also includes numerous restaurants, an auction floor, and an adjacent agricultural section. Open from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., retailers work every day while wholesalers take off Sundays and holidays. — U.S. Army Photo By Sue Silprasornprasit

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities Peaceful palace performances

Musicians from the National Center for Traditional Performing Arts are to hold early morning concerts at the Changgyeonggung (Changgyeong Palace) in central Seoul. Musicians will hold five concerts at the palace at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday for one hour starting from Aug. 23 to Sept. 20. They will play YoungsanHoesang, an instrumental composition consisting of nine pieces with no pause between each part. This concert series is the first to be held in a palace so early in the morning and it has been organized to give people a chance to listen to peaceful music in a quiet palace setting, and also perhaps take a walk in the palace grounds before or after the concert. Those interested in the concerts must register through the web page of the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts at http://www. ncktpa.go.kr/eng.htm, as only 500 seats are available for each Saturday concert.

Chungmuro Film Festival

This year will mark the 2nd Chungmuro International Film Festival in Seoul (CHIFFS) The area of Chungmuro is regarded as Korea’s symbolic place of motion pictures and remains the Mecca of the Korean film industry. The film festival will feature a host of classic international and domestic together with the latest digital pictures for audiences to enjoy. The festival will run from September 3rd to September 11th at major theaters throughout Seoul, the Namsangol Hanok Village, and a series of smaller venues. This year’s film festival will feature 11 film entries in the ‘Newly Established International Films’ category that will be rated by a panel of revered judges including Academy Award winning director, ‘Michael Cimino’. Also on hand will be a selection of Korean silent films, all digitally remastered to give audiences a fresh new cinematic experience.

A variety of festivities will also open up around Seoul under the banner ‘Films as Festivals in Chungmuro’. Areas hosting the festivities will include Seoul Plaza, the streets of Myeongdong and Chungmuro, as well as Namsangol Hanok Village. Both seminars and workshops will be offered at the Myungbo Art Center. Admissions to the opening and closing ceremonies will cost 10,000 won, while general screening will cost 5,000 won. For more info call 2236-6231 or visit the web site at: http://eng.chiffs.kr/. Telephone and web site information are available in both Korean and English.

Geumsan Ginseng Festival

Ginseng from Geumsan will be featured at the annual festival from August 29th through September 7th at Geumsan Ginseng Center, Plaza and the Ginseng & Herb Street in Daejon. The Geumsan Ginseng Festival will also feature a various series of programs and events. Geumsan farm music, digging up ginseng, making ginseng bottles, picking ginseng seeds, traditional ginseng production experience and more can be experienced during this festival. Participants can personally dig up ginseng, pick ginseng seeds and learn to distinguish between Korean ginseng products and ginseng products from other places. Special events including a ginseng cooking contest, archery, a marathon, and information about medical uses for ginseng will be available. In addition, concerts and singing contest will also be available. Travel to the festival by express bus is available from Seoul Gangnam Terminal to Geumsan or from the Seoul Eastern Bus Terminal (Dong Seoul Terminal) to Daejon. Travel by car from Seoul by taking the Gyeongbu Express Highway to Biryong Crossroad to Nambu Circular Road to Daejeon. In Daejon take Toyounggan Highway to Chubu and exit at the Geumsan Interchange.

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Political activities: Frequently asked questions 8th U.S. Army Office of the Staff Judge Advocate As the political campaign season moves into full swing, legal officials remind military members of several important legal and policy restrictions regarding contacts with presidential campaigns and engagement in political activities. Regarding the political activities of Servicemembers, what actually is the Department of Defense policy, and where can it be found? The DoD policy on political activities was updated in February 2008 and can be found in DoD Directive 1344.10. Generally, it prohibits the public endorsement of any political candidate, party, or cause, and it is a punitive regulation, violations of which are punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Publicly saying who you will vote for is in effect endorsing that candidate. Publicly saying WHY you would vote for that person – especially in a way that is directly critical of our military and civilian leadership – is also prohibited by this regulation. But doesn’t the First Amendment apply to members of the Armed Forces? Yes. As American citizens, the Constitution applies to and protects all U.S. citizens. However, even for civilians, the First Amendment is not an absolute freedom. We cannot, for example, use speech intended to incite imminent violence if it is likely to do so. We cannot threaten the life of the President. We cannot yell “fire” in a crowded theater, if we intend to then sit back and watch the chaos of the resulting stampede of people in panic. Speech by members of the military is even further restricted by another bedrock principle of constitutional law, that our military is civilian-controlled. We must follow the orders of our civilian leadership – and the only way we can uphold our oaths to be loyal to those leaders is to avoid becoming political ourselves. If Servicemembers could openly criticize and foster resentment towards our political leadership, it would violate the constitutional requirement that we remain loyal to the civilian leadership of our military. What kinds of political speech can Servicemembers NOT legally engage in? Again, Servicemembers are authorized to perform the duties of citizenship. Uniforms are symbols that make it very easy to associate what Servicemembers say as being on behalf of the military. Thus, whenever they are in uniform, Servicemembers must be careful what they do or say. Even if they are not in uniform, if they actively participate in supporting a political party or candidate, it is easy to be seen by the public as if Servicemembers are acting on behalf of the military. What kinds of political speech can Servicemembers legally engage in? As long as Servicemembers are off duty and not in uniform, they can hold political views, attend political events (as a spectator), vote our conscience at election time, and can encourage others to exercise their right to vote (though Servicemembers can’t try to influence how others within DoD vote, and certainly can’t use rank or official positions to force subordinates to vote, or to influence

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which way they vote). Servicemembers can have a political bumper sticker on personally owned vehicles and can contribute to political campaigns. Servicemembers can even write letters to the editor voicing their opinions as long as it’s not part of an organized partisan letter writing campaign. If Servicemembers identify themselves as members of the DoD, however, they are required to state for the record that their opinions are theirs alone, and not the views of the DoD or the service to which they belong. With that in mind, here are some activities Servicemembers cannot do: n Servicemembers cannot participate in political rallies or events by speaking or coordinating the events, whether in uniform or not. n Servicemembers can’t work for political campaigns, again, whether in uniform or not. n Servicemembers must avoid using rank or position to influence others to vote a certain way or hold a certain political position. n Servicemembers are prohibited from participating in public debates in which they advocate for or against a certain political view, party, candidate, or cause. n  Servicemembers also are not allowed to conduct fundraising for a political cause, candidate, or party. The main takeaway is this: As members of the DoD, Servicemembers cannot be seen publicly advocating any political party, candidate, or cause and must remain apolitical. What would you say to a Servicemember who is contemplating engaging in political activity? Think it through first. There are prohibitions in both DoD and service-specific regulations that address many types of behavior. If you are considering some political activity, the best thing to do is consult your command and ask them what they think. Also, you can contact your servicing administrative law or legal assistance office before you choose to go ahead. Short of that, however, you can evaluate your proposed conduct by asking yourself a simple question – if you will be in public, actively advocating a political party, candidate, or cause, you are not authorized to do so. There are situations that may not be specifically addressed in the policy, such as the wearing of T-shirts with political slogans. Para 4.1.5. is the “catch all” that gives general guidance where specific guidance is not provided. It states, “Activities not expressly prohibited may be contrary to the spirit and intent of this Directive. Any activity that may be reasonably viewed as directly or indirectly associating the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of the Coast Guard) or any component of these Departments with a partisan political activity or is otherwise contrary to the spirit and intention of this Directive shall be avoided.” This means apply common sense and look at specific instances on a case-by-case basis. To reemphasize one last point – nothing in the DoD policy restricts the free exercise of your right to hold political beliefs.Vote your conscience on election day, and encourage others to exercise their right to vote as well. Editor’s Note: The above applies to Servicemembers. For U.S. federal civilian employees, the Hatch Act prohibits certain political activities. Go to http://www.osc.gov/ hatchact.htm for details.

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Renovated Pear Blossom Cottage opens on Casey Cottage reopens after 11-month renovation The USAG-Casey Pear Blossom Cottage had its official ribbon cutting Aug. 25, 2008. Ribbon cutters are: (Left to right) Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, USAG-Casey garrison commander. Pam Meisler, wife of Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, Denise Gehler, wife of Col. Christopher Gehler 2ID chief of staff, Sabrina Jackson wife of Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson USAG-RC garrison commander, Donna Winzenried, wife of Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Winzenried 8th Army Command Sergeant Major, Joanne Sharp, wife of Gen. Walter L. Sharp USFK commander, Debbie Morgan, wife of Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2nd Infantry Division commander, Jo Ann Golden, wife of Brig. Gen. Walter M. Golden 2ID assistant division commander for support, Cheryl Stall, wife of Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, 2ID Command Sgt. Maj., Aundrea Witt, wife of Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt, Command Sgt. Maj. IMCOM-Korea, Elena Saeed wife of Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed, USAG-Casey Command Sgt. Maj., Grethel McPhail, acting USAG-Casey Pear Blossom Cottage manager.—U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson.

HHD awarded streamer for safety by Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs CASEY GARRISON—Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, USAG-Casey was awarded the streamer for zero incidents involving alcohol Aug. 14 by Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center. “HHD got this streamer for the second year in a row,” said Capt. Kimberly Nelson, HHD commander. “It is a 2nd Infantry Division, USAG-RC award. We are honored and very fortunate to receive this streamer.” Units must maintain stringent standards to achieve the streamer and must properly educate Soldiers to maintain a healthy attitude toward imbibing in alcoholic drinks, Nelson said. “We must set examples and encourage our Soldiers to remember, if they do drink, to drink responsibly,” Nelson said. “We have to instill this kind of leadership in our Soldiers because they are all leaders. This leads to no alcohol accidents on the police blotter, and we have kept a clean record for the past two years.” Not every unit can receive such a citation as the alcohol incident free streamer; it takes special training and constant safety briefings to keep such a record, Nelson said. “Every Friday we do a safety briefing,” Nelson said. “I encourage all my Soldiers, if they are of age, to drink responsibly; if they are not of age, not to drink or be influenced by those who may offer them alcohol. The Soldiers in our unit get this information in their safety briefing every single Friday.” Nelson takes further steps by encouraging the leadership of the unit to set the example for Soldiers.

“When my leaders are doing the right thing, my Soldiers will do the right thing,” Nelson said. “We keep our Soldiers out of trouble and motivated to do the right thing.” During sergeant’s time training HHD Soldiers get alcohol and drug abuse training, Nelson said. “Soldiers are educated on the effects and the harm alcohol and drugs can do in these classes,” Nelson said. “They also learn how these substances can negatively affect ones’ judgment, which can lead to trouble.” Nelson admits it takes special care and awareness in making sure Soldiers understand the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse. “Myself and 1st. Sgt. Monte Britton always display high standards of leadership, which carries throughout the ranks in this unit,” Nelson said. “Britton enforces those standards as well.” Nelson has special advice to units aspiring to achieve the status of zero incidents involving alcohol. “We offer Soldiers other avenues for entertainment and activities that do not involve alcohol,” Nelson said. “We recommend trips sponsored by organizations outside the workplace where alcohol is not served. We do events at the bowling alley, gym, and basketball. We try to keep our Soldiers involved in doing positive things such as our virtues program. We keep Soldiers busy.” If a Soldier is found having a problem with alcohol, Nelson has guidance to help. “If I find a Soldier in my unit with an alcohol problem, I will give counseling and if I find it is uncontrollable I will refer him or her to Alcohol and Drug Control Office in USAGCasey,” Nelson said. “So far, I have not had to refer anyone to ADCO.”

Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC garrison commander, ties the streamer for no alcohol related blotter incidents for one year onto the HHD guidon Aug. 14 in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center. —U.S. Army photo by Ok Kwan Ho.

Capt. Kimberly Nelson, commander HHD, stands under the day-counter showing how many days her unit has been free of alcohol related blotter incidents since the units last award. —U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham.

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News & Notes Absentee Voting Visitors to the FVAP web site at www.fvap. gov are now able to save their completed Online Federal Post Card Application and Online Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot to their computer for future use, using an Adobe Acrobat Reader version of 7.0 or higher. The FVAP can be contacted from the United States at 1-800-438-8663 and from 67 countries using the specific international toll-free numbers listed on the FVAP web site at www.FVAP.gov, Federal Voting Assistance Program, Department of Defense, 1155 Defense Pentagon, e-mail: [email protected]. Victim Advocate Hot Line USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is 0119187-2001. Take a stand against domestic violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator USAG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more information call 730-3494. Chusok Celebration at Dongducheon Cultural Center The Dongducheon Volunteer Center and Casey Community Activities Center invite spouses and Family members of the Casey/Hovey community to experience Chusok Sept. 11 at the Dongducheon Cultural Center. For more information call: 730-4601/4602. Daily Mass at USAG-RC Join us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 a.m. Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Chapel. For more information call 732-6404. Casey CAC Golf Scramble The Korean-American Friendship Tournament will be held Sept. 20 at the Casey Golf Course. For more information call: 730-4602. Health Plan Open Season The Office of Personnel Management is expected to announce in Sept. premium and health plan changes for the 2008 open season from Nov. 10 to Dec. 8. For more information call: 732-8854. Hispanic Heritage Month The Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will be held on Camp Hovey at the CAC outdoor area. It will feature Hispanic food, live music, dance contests, games and prizes. For more information call: 730-4602. New Taxi Call Numbers New numbers for the Kumkang Taxi Service on USAG-Casey are (031)865-0003. On post number DSN:99-865-0003 Street Closures Start Today Streets between the Gateway Club and Post Office and the in front of the USAGCasey CAC closed to traffic starting today 6 a.m. ending Sept. 2 10 a.m. Red Cloud Commissary Closed for Chusok The Commissary on Red Cloud garrison will be closed temporarily Sept. 14 and 15. For more information call: 732-7649. HHD Prayer Breakfast The Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment Prayer Breakfast will be held in USAG-Casey Warrior’s Club today at 7:30 p.m. For more information call: 730-3266. ADAPT Schedule Change Beginning Oct. 1 alcohol and drug abuse prevention training will be conducted on Tuesday and Wednesdays. For more information call: 730-4006

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Vet offers pet microchip, vaccine by Spc. Alun Thomas USAG-RC Public Affairs RED CLOUD GARRISON – As the second Noncombatant Evacuation Operation exercise of 2008 nears, many Soldiers and Civilians on the Korean peninsula with pets will be readying themselves to ensure their animals meet the stringent requirements necessary to make sure the exercise runs smoothly. This process is made easier with the assistance of the USAG-RC Veterinarian Clinic and its officer in charge, Cpt. Cynthia Facciola, United States Army Veterinarian Corps, 106th Medical Detachment, who arrived in Korea a month ago and says the process itself is not as difficult as it seems. “One of the first things people should do when they come to Korea is to have their pet registered,” Facciola said. A master list of everyone owning a pet in USAG-RC is kept, which helps reduce the number of pets abandoned, Facciola said. “We know whose pets are who because of the microchip, but it is more critical for the NEO process,” Facciola said. “Twice a year when we have the Courageous Channel exercise there is a briefing where we tell people what they need to have on hand and make sure they have the up to date rabies vaccine for their pets.” Besides NEO requirements there are other necessities involved when bringing a pet to an overseas duty station. “The Korean laws for bringing a pet overseas are not difficult,” Facciola said. “The rabies shots must be up to date, be over 30 days old and you must have a health certificate. Going out of Korea the requirements are the same, but the animal must have a rabies vaccine, which is necessary to leave the country.”

Dinner with KNP brings brotherhood and friendship RED CLOUD GARRISON—Chief of Uijeongbu Police Station, Sr. Superintendent Lee, Kyong-pil receives a tie pin from Richard Davis, USAG-RC deputy commander, on behalf of Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, commander, at a brotherhood and friendship appreciation dinner held Aug. 26 held at the USAG-RC commander’s courtyard. In addition to the regular police functions of law enforcement, investigation, and public safety, the KNP is responsible for riot control, countering student demonstrations, and other public disorders. The Korean National Police have been a valuable asset to the U.S. Armed Forces since 1950 during the Korean War. The KNP helped move more than 500,000 refugees to safety south of Seoul thus enabling the Republic of Korea army and the U.S. Army to organize a controlled offensive campaign against North Korean forces. Ever since those crucial days of the Korean War, the KNP have been valuable in security operations with the U.S. Armed Forces in Korea.-U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson.

Korea contains many more common dog diseases than the United States, so dogs in particular must be fully protected, Facciola said, adding dogs will be boarded on planes in kennels, which requires a separate contract. Rank is also not a major factor in bringing pets to Korea, but Army regulations state Soldiers are not allowed to bring pets into barracks, Facciola said. “If you’re a Private, it is recommended you do not bring a pet into the barracks, but if you are command sponsored or live in town, it is acceptable,” Facciola said. “As the transition continues trying to make Korea more like other overseas assignments, such as Japan or Germany, it will be easier, but if you are single and unaccompanied and living in the barracks you cannot have a pet.” “You do have to think about how you are going to manage your pet when you go to field exercises and to the range overnight. People will get dogs while they are in Korea and this is perfectly fine, but they are taking a risk. The chances of a puppy having a disease born in Korea are far greater.” Facciola said due to other commitments, such as providing veterinarian services at USAG-Casey and performing food quality inspections, the clinic is only open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The main service the clinic provides is vaccines and basic sick call procedures, Facciola explained. The clinic has a surgery room but is not authorized to perform surgeries due to limited staffing; however anything other clinics provide, USAG-RC try to give also, Facciola said. “Anything we cannot provide we refer to the clinic in Yongsan, where they can do almost anything. There are also some good civilian veterinarian clinics here. But we run the gamut and see a lot of allergy, ear and

Capt. Cyndie Facciola, United States Army Veterinarian Corps, 106th Medical Detachment, awards a retired military working dog a treat at the USAG-RC Veterinarian Clinic, Aug. 25. — U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Alun Thomas skin problems, basically anything you would see at any practice.” Animals generally have little problems adjusting to another country, Facciola said, as most states in the U.S. require animals to be on flea, tick and heartgard prevention. This is no different in Korea. “Most people have heard this story from their vet before, so it’s nothing new, but we do recommend these preventions.” More than half of the clinic’s patients come from USAG-Casey, which has a larger Civilian population, Facciola said. However, the clinic has always been based at USAGRC, despite the greater numbers at Casey.

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Paul Henevich, USAG-RC aquatic director, gives swimming lessons to children during evening hours in the Hanson outdoor swimming pool at Hanson Field House on USAG-Casey Aug. 26. —U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham.

Swimming lessons for all ages given at USAG-RC by Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs RED CLOUD GARRISON— Swimming lessons began throughout USAG-RC and USAG-Casey Aug. 5 and will continue for only two to three more weeks. “We have been trying to have swimming lessons for the last several years,” said Paul Henevich, USAG-RC aquatics director. “We finally had the American Red Cross give water safety instructor classes in July this year. We finally got things together for our instructors and advertised for the classes. Seven to eight people would show up for the lessons, so we were getting a good response from the beginning. At this time, the swimming lessons are only a pilot program to gauge the interest of Soldiers, Family members and Civilians in USAG-RC.” A person’s ability to learn to swim depends on how long it takes them to get used to the water and to overcome fears they may have, Henevich said. “We are teaching a lot of children at

USAG-Casey,” Henevich said. “Children can begin learning to swim from 4 years old. I have seen older adults come in for lessons everyday and go from nonswimmer to testing for lifeguard in a matter of three months. For some children and some adults, getting used to the water means getting used to being splashed in the face or coming up for air.” For most people the length of time it takes to learn to swim is a matter of getting used to the water, and getting over their fear of the water, Henevich said. “For young children, we start them off just blowing bubbles in the water,” Henevich said. “Adults may start by holding their face under water and splashing around a bit. Jumping in the pool can be a task for a swimming student. It is similar to learning how to walk. You start with small steps, one at a time.” Some students taking swimming lessons are from 3 to 7 years old, Henevich said. “I have seen my students 3 to 7 years old catch on to swimming and learning in only two weeks,” Henevich said. “Those students

Labor Day safety paramount at USAG-RC by Margaret Banish-Donaldson Area I Public Affairs RED CLOUD GARRISON— The garrison commander of USAG-RC is urging everyone to be safe during the Labor Day holiday. “I want to challenge each of you to enjoy this time off, but to do it in a safe way,” said Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC garrison commander. “I expect Soldiers and civilian employees to take advantage of the

four-day weekend to relax after the vigorous Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise.” Many Soldiers, civilians and their families will be celebrating this last long weekend of the season with travel, outdoor activities, and social gatherings. “However, the combination of alcohol and a long holiday weekend could be a prescription for tragedy,” Jackson said. “Most vehicle accidents involve alcohol, fatigue, or excessive speed, and most are preventable. Do not put your life or the

were already used to playing in the water. We encourage people to start their children in swimming classes at 6 months old. Get them to come in, get used to the water, and teach them until they are ready to swim. The more practice you get with them in the water, the easier it is for them to pick up swimming. Children start to pick up and advance from 4 years of age.” The major obstacle to learning to swim is the ability to feel the water and learn to move it with ones’ hands and body, Henevich said. “The principles of swimming are the same for children as well as adults,” Henevich said. “Some adults who have a fear of the water have to be able to take small steps and learn the basic fundamentals first, just as in learning to walk.” The American Red Cross played a large part in starting the swimming classes in USAG-RC, Henevich said. The American Red Cross provided the professional water safety instructor to teach the USAG-RC lifeguards to be WSI themselves. “It took two years for the American

Red Cross to find a WSI instructor who could come in country train us, and help us start our program,” Henevich said. “One has to be a certified WSI to teach people to swim. We currently have six WSIs in USAG-RC.” There has been a large demand for swimming lessons in USAG-RC since 1999, Henevich said. “We have Soldiers who do not know how to swim,” Henevich said. “Some of the demand has been taken care of through military training called drown proofing.” “At this time we only have swimming lessons at USAG-Red Cloud and USAGCasey because the Camp Hovey pool is being repaired,” Henevich said. “We are still looking for permanent instructors at Camp Stanley. Since the swimming program is a pilot program, we have not decided if swimming lessons will be held throughout the year.” Swimming lessons will last until the weather turns too cold for swimming in the outdoor pool sometime in the middle of September, Henevich said.

lives of others in danger by making poor decisions. Your safety and the safety of those around you are in your hands.” There are other options to help people get around if they have been drinking. They can make sure their group has a designated driver who will not be drinking, or they can volunteer to be a designated driver. In addition, people can use the public transit or taxicabs. Jackson also called on leaders across the camps to be actively involved in ensuring all Soldiers and civilian employees are cautioned about the high risks associated with this holiday. It is not only the individual

directly engaged in unsafe acts, but also their supervisor and the chain of command above them to ensure they are aptly motivating the proper behaviors. “The safety of our Soldiers and their loved ones is very important to me and by working together we can make sure everyone remains safe and sound during the holiday weekend,” Jackson said. “The military needs every single member to carry out its mission, as we continue to wage the global war on terror. We can’t afford to lose a single one of our most precious resources, the men and women in uniform, who make the mission, happen every day.”

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Fourth grade teacher Buddy Stewart welcomes his students at Seoul American Elementary School as the first day of school starts Monday. — U.S. Army Photo by Kenneth Fidler

Schools welcome nearly 2,200 students by Kenneth Fidler USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

high school starts off the year with 670. Following is a closer look at each school:

YONGSAN GARRISON — “It’s 8:10 a.m. All the kids are in class. All 550. No complaints yet. That’s pretty awesome.” That’s how Seoul American Middle School Principal Darrell Mood wrapped up his perspective on the start of the first day of school Monday as Yongsan schools ushered in the 2008-2009 year, opening their doors to nearly 2,200 students. School officials say Yongsan students are attending some of the best schools in the Department of Defense Dependent School system. Of the eight schools in the Korea District, Yongsan has the largest student population. “It’s great to feel the ‘back-to-school’ excitement throughout the community,” said Kris Kwiatek, Seoul American Elementary School assistant principal. “The parents in the Yongsan community are supportive and want the best education possible for their children. We are here to provide that education.” Because of a boost in command-sponsored families coming to Korea, the schools planned extensively to handle an influx of an expected 150 additional students this school year. Before summer break, Garrison and school officials worked to develop a plan to accommodate the students. The result: a new school building, a bigger cafeteria, and improved drop-off areas for elementary school children. “It is hard to say how high enrollment will go because it depends on how many families eventually show up,” Kwiatek said. “We are working with DODDS Korea District to monitor enrollment and ensure student-to-teacher ratio remains appropriate.” Seoul American Elementary School has about 1,080 students, the middle school has 550 and the

Seoul American Elementary School The school welcomes a new administration team: principal Melissa Klopfer and assistant principals Samia Mounts and Kwiatek. “We are excited to work with the educators, parents and community to make SAES an even better school than it already is,” Kwiatek said. “We are also joined by 19 new educators. They bring diverse backgrounds and a lot of experience in the teaching field. Combined with the experienced returning teachers of SAES, it is going to be an exciting school year and the students will benefit as we aim to strengthen our educational programs.” Kwiatek said one of his school’s main initiatives is to increase communication within the community, celebrating the school’s successes and recognizing

Students walk from the buses to their classrooms on the first day of school. — U.S. Army Photo by Kenneth Fidler

students as they grow throughout the school year. “We also want to make parents aware of school functions and provide as much information as possible to help ease the burden of the demanding schedule of the military member,” Kwiatek said. “The more information we can share with the community, the easier it will be for parents to plan and support their child’s learning.” He said the school encourages parents to become active and get involved with school activities. “It’s important that parents become familiar with their school and participate in the School Advisory Committee, the Parent Teacher Organization and volunteer at school functions and support the classroom teachers. When teachers and parents work together, it creates a powerful learning environment.” Seoul American Middle School SAMS Principal Darrell Mood is proud to showcase the accomplishments of his 550-strong student body. “Perhaps the highest honor an 8th grade student can earn is the President’s Award for Educational Excellence,” Mood said. “Students must have a collective grade point average of 3.5 or higher and a score above the 85th percentile on the Terra Nova in reading, language arts or math to qualify. Last year, over one-third of the eligible students were recipients of this prestigious honor.” This is an accreditation year for SAMS, Mood added. A team from North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement will visit in February. Mood said SAMS continues to excel in its Math and foreign language programs. “We have two geometry classes right here in the middle school,” Mood said. “We have over 100 –See SCHOOLS, Page 11–

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News & Notes Labor Day Activities n Yongsan Lanes holds Country Music Night featuring a mechnical bull riding contest 7:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Ride the bull to win prizes. Dress to be the best: special prizes awarded for best jeans, best cowboy outfit and best bull rider. For information, call 723-7830. n Join fellow bowlers at Yongsan Lanes to help set a new world record for most games bowled in a day Saturday. All games bowled will be recorded and combined with games bowled from alleys all over the United States. Participants will receive a special certificate. For information, call 723-7830. n K-16 Air Base holds its annual Community Picnic 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the softball field and barbecue area. Cost is free, and it’s open to all Soldiers. The picnic will feature a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, dominoes tournament, barbecue and fun. For information, call 741-6473. n Collier Field House will host two sports tournament this weekend. The summer basketball post-season and fall softball pre-season tournament games will be held all weekend. Championship games are scheduled for Monday. For information, call 738-8608. The game schedule is posted inside the gym. Dental Clinics Close Today Dental Clinics 2 and 3 and the Carius Dental Clinic will be closed today after 11 a.m. for the 618th Dental Company Organization Day. For dental emergencies, use the Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital Emergency Room. For information, call 736-7715.

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New classroom building ready for start of new school year Project part of Army Family Covenant commitment by Kenneth Fidler USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison and school officials officially opened a new classroom building Aug. 22 designed to make room for additional students as a result of increased command sponsorship to Korea. “This is exactly what we need to absorb the increase in population,” U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall said to students, teachers, parents and officials who attended the building’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 7,900-square-foot building signifies the beginning of the military allowing more families in Korea. Earlier this year, U.S. Forces Korea started a plan to increase command sponsorship of families to Korea, slowly increasing the percentage of Soldiers allowed to bring their families to 20 percent. Yongsan’s projected additional 150 students are mainly elementary and middle school children. The new building’s six classrooms – each 900 square feet – will accommodate up to about 170 Department

of Defense Dependent Schools students. Mostly eighth-graders will use the new classroom building, which was built on the parking lot in front of the Seoul American High School Falcon Gym, just a few minutes walk from the middle school’s main campus. “This is an amazing facility; we’re excited,” said Darrell Mood, Seoul American Middle School principal. “We have our eighth grade up here, which is what needs to be here because they will transition to the high school.” Garrison and school officials were pleased that it was completed before school started. The $600,000 project started in April. “This was one of the hardest projects that I think we had to deal with because of limited time and limited funds,” said John Ghim, acting Garrison Public Works director. “We were initially told that there wasn’t enough time. We took the challenge to do the work with our in-house workforce and with the contractor.” Hall thanked officials from DODDS, DPW and the contractor, Namwha Construction Co., for working together

to finish the building in time for school. “Consider this ... three months, no delays, no cost overruns. This project is truly amazing.” This project also shows the garrison’s dedication to the Army Family Covenant principles of improving quality of life programs for Army Families. “Yongsan is a better community today because of this project,” Hall said. “We’re now slowing down. we are looking to do everything we can to make Yongsan the best community in the Army.” “This is indeed a great honor for Namwha to dedicate this project,” said Namwha President Oh Sung-shick. “Today we are here to open the doors to this classroom facility and to show that the alliance between our two great nations is stronger today than ever before.” One middle school teacher, Patricia Bryn, said she “loves” her new classroom. “I think for the first time in four years, I’ve been able to get so many posters on the walls. If anything, I look at this as strategically placed, because next year, these kids know they are going into high school. Now it’s only a few feet away.”

Suicide Prevention Awareness National Suicide Awareness Week is Sept. 7-13. The U.S. Army GarrisonYongsan Army Substance Abuse Program will have an information booth available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Main Exchange. In addition, 18th Medical Command Health Promotions will staff an information table in the main lobby of the Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12. Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation will sponsor a 5K Fun Run Sept. 13. Registration for the run begins at 8:30 a.m. For information, call 736-5187. Hometown Holiday Greetings A video team will be at Yongsan Sept. 5-6 to record hometown holiday video greetings from Servicemembers, Civilian Employees, retirees and their families. Filming will take place 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Exchange. Servicemembers, unless deployed or TDY, must accompany their families and must wear their uniforms. For information, call 723-3034. 8th U.S. Army Needs IGs The 8th U.S. Army Inspector General office has immediate openings for officers wanting to become an inspector general. Vacancies are open to lieutenant colonels, majors, branch-qualified captains and senior noncommissioned officers in the grades of E-7 and E-8. Positions can be filled for up to two years with command sponsorship. For information, call 7256739 or 723-4006. For a complete list of community information news and notes, visit the USAG-Yongsan official web site at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil

(Above) Patricia Bryn, middle school U.S. history teacher, welcomes her class in one of the new classrooms. — U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Im Jin-min (Left) Yongsan officials, students and construction company officials officially open the Seoul American Middle School expansion classroom with a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 22. — U.S. Army Photo by Kenneth Fidler

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SCHOOLS, from Page 9 students taking Algebra for high school credit. If you look at the achievements of this school, no one comes close.” In addition, a SAMS student team won the 2007-2008 DODDS-wide Math Counts competition. For foreign languages, the school offers five: Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French and German. “Most high schools in the Pacific have two or three,” Mood said. “About half of the seventh graders are taking a foreign language, and about 60 percent of the eighth graders. This is for high school credit. That’s outstanding when you think about it.” Middle school students eat lunch in the cafeteria addition. The expansion project added 150 seats. — U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Im Jin-min

Larger cafeteria improves lunch breaks by Sgt. Im Jin-min USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Space, or lack of, is always an issue on Yongsan Garrison, but not any more at the school cafeteria. A summer-long project to expand the size of the cafeteria means middle school students won’t have to compete for a seat and they can have lunch at a more normal time. The project added 150 seats to the previous 350 capacity. “Now that we have more room, we can serve the children better,” said Darrell Mood, Seoul American Middle School principal. “Most of the time the kids had to stand outside for lack of space -- you can imagine what happened on rainy days. The spaces are going to make a marvelous difference.” Before the renovation, more than 400

students had to compete for seats inside the cafeteria, Mood said. “We have more places to eat, and this new part of the cafeteria is well airconditioned,” said seventh grader Anna Cho. “I think I’ll continue eating here.” In addition to alleviating the seating problem, the extra space allowed the school to improve lunch period scheduling, which was always a challenge because the one cafeteria serves mainly the more than 1,600 elementary and middle school students. “The extra space allowed us to have an earlier lunch and get the kids fed on time,” Mood said. “The middle schoolers can now eat 40 minutes earlier than they ever have. Before, they had their first lunch at 12:40. Now we have our second lunch at 12:40 for seventh and eighth, and the first at 12:10 for the sixth grade.”

The project began in June and finished last week. It features the same red brick façade as the main facility, aligned with new air conditioners. “It is not only bigger, it looks good too,” Mood said. “We haven’t even figured out what else we can do with it, too, as far as clubs and after-school activities. It is an enormous difference that will help this school year be a success.” In a d d i t i o n t o t h e s t r u c t u r a l improvement to the cafeteria, students will also get to enjoy expanded entrée selections. Elementary students have a choice of two entrees instead of one, and the middle school students can choose from three entrees instead of two, said Kim Jung-sun, school cafeteria food activity manager. “The students’ comfort, health and safety will always be our priority No. 1,” she said.

Back to school means emphasis on traffic safety by Kenneth Fidler USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan’s South Post roads can easily become jammed with cars at the beginning and end of the school day. Garrison officials caution drivers to be extra careful to make it down X Corps Boulevard and 8th Army Drive as buses, parents and hundreds of children make their way to and from the schools. Speed limits The speed limit during school hours is 25 kph. 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. Elementary drop-off lanes The new drop-off lanes on the east and south sides of Seoul American Elementary School are the only authorized drop-off areas for elementary school children. Garrison workers put in dozens of hours of overtime to make up for rain delays to finish the drop-off lanes on time, and Garrison officials encourage parents to use them. “These lanes are a great service for parents,” said USAG-Yongsan Emergency Services Director Ricky Oxendine. “To help avoid traffic jams and as a courtesy to other drivers, we ask that they use them just for the time it takes to drop-off and pickup their kids.”

School students walk from the bus drop-off area on Stoves Avenue to their schools. No auto traffic is allowed on Stoves Avenue during bus drop-off and pick-up hours. — U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Im Jin-min

For parents of SAES students who want to walk their children from their cars to the school, they must use adjacent parking lots. Buses Getting the hundreds of bus-riders to school the first morning went smoothly, said Ken Bakameyer of DODDS school bus transportation office. Bus officials re-routed some of the buses this school year so about 85 percent drop off on Stoves Avenue behind the elementary and middle schools. “Wow, what a great day!” Bakameyer said after the buses left. “The buses were moving, the kids were getting off with no problems, and we didn’t have the logjam like we normally have the first few days of school along Stoves Avenue. Most of the buses were on time or a few minutes early. It’s just great!”

Seoul American High School “This is one of the top performing schools in DODDS,” said Bernard Hipplewith, SAHS assistant principal. “About 90 to 95 percent of our school’s kids are collegebound. We have graduates who go on to premier universities, such as Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Princeton.” Like the middle school, the high school’s foreign language program is comprehensive, offering the same five languages as the middle school, with the possibility of adding Japanese next term, Hipplewith said. With a 670 enrollment this school year, the high school also showcases its professional technical program. The Department of Defense Education Activity Professional Technical Studies Program offers career-related courses to teach students “real-world” methodology. According to the DODEA Web site, the PTS curriculum gives students the knowledge and skills needed for multiple career choices by “matching what is taught in the classroom to business and industry standards.” “Professional Technical Studies works because it’s practical as well as academic,” according to DODEA. “PTS provides students with relevant contexts for learning. It’s about the real world. It’s about learning by doing.” Hipplewith said this year the professional studies program includes culinary arts and expanded hotel and lodging industry management skills. The school’s Junior ROTC program continues to be impressive in developing tomorrow’s leaders, Hipplewith said. “Last year, through ROTC, we had about $8 million in scholarships awarded,” he said. Four graduates earned full West Point scholarships, two to the U.S. Naval Academy and four to the Air Force Academy. SAHS also has a comprehensive sports program. Teams compete in the Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference, battling for wins against Korean and international schools in Seoul and around Korea. In addition, the high school teams take their top players to Far East tournaments, competing against other DODDS schools in the Pacific. Last year, SAHS tennis and basketball teams won coveted Far East titles. “By providing the best possible educational services, we can help build confidence in the DoDDS program,” Kwiatek said, “and military members can focus on the mission they are here to do, while knowing their children are in the best hands.”

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Korean elementary school students visit the Yongsan Garrison Fire Department during a day-long tour of the Garrison Aug. 20. The visit was part of the U.S. Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program. The 28 students from Bulro Elementary School in Incheon took a bus tour of the installation, learned how Soldiers and their families live and work on post, and visited the Arts and Crafts Center. For more on this story, go to http://yongsan.korea.army.mil. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi

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hief Warrant Officer Teddy Datuin gives his email another once-over before he closes things out. In a few days’ time he will leave Korea, putting a cap on a career that has spanned 31 years at the end of September. Originally born in the Philippines, Datuin’s family moved to Hawaii where he grew up and became a naturalized U.S. citizen. He joined the Army in March 1977 right after high school. “I wanted to see the world outside Hawaii. I wanted to travel. When the opportunity to go to Germany came up, I was glad to take it,” said Datuin. He started his Army career as a Medical Supply specialist following basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. and advanced individual training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. “I wanted to get into something that would prepare me for a similar career path after the Army,” Datuin said. Datuin’s assignment to the 279th Station Hospital in Mainz, Germany was an eye opener. “During my three-year stay there, I already thought about going warrant officer after I met a supply warrant. I thought to myself, ‘I want to do that,’ but first I had to gain more qualifications.” Datuin proceeded to enroll in several correspondence courses: accounting, warehouse management and unit supply.

After toying with the idea of becoming a biomedical equipment repair warrant, Datuin found himself in a 36-week long course at Fort Gordon, Ga. where he trained on a new computer, the Decentralized Automated Supply Support System. “It was a large computer that sat in a truck trailer, and I was one of the five chosen to go through the DAS3 computer repair course at the factory in Phoenix (Ariz.). I came out of the course with an additional MOS,” Datuin said. Next, Datuin’s career took him to Korea with the Material Support Center at Camp Carroll, and then to Fort Drum, N.Y. From there, he was a staff sergeant assigned to 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fulda, Germany when he was selected for warrant officer school. His Warrant Officer Tactical and Technical Certification course was at Fort Gordon where he was designated an MOS of 25A, Computer Repair Warrant in 1989. He served in units supporting crises such as Panama and the first Gulf War in the 7th Infantry Division before going to 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Casey and then to 11th Signal Brigade at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. “I wore several different hats there. I made my chief [WO2] there and worked in the logistics shop, I worked in the electronics maintenance facility and I also served as the occasional XO,” Datuin said. An assignment close to home in Hawaii with 25th Inf. Div. was next, and then he was selected to be a Warrant Officer Basic

Course instructor, manager and developer at Fort Gordon, where he was promoted again. “It was time to go for a short tour next,” joked Datuin, who came to 1st Signal Bde. in January 2004 to work in the Theater COMSEC logistics support center Korea as a maintenance officer in 14th Signal Detachment before coming to be the brigade’s Senior Maintenance Officer. “During the last four-and-a-half years, I’ve been very fortunate to be part of the wonderful 1st Signal Brigade family. I owe my accomplishments that enhanced both my personal and professional development to everyone’s willingness to provide me the support, the guidance, and the resources in order to accomplish the mission or any undertakings,” Datuin said. He was very active in the local community, gaining recognition for a lot of his volunteer work with Good Neighbor Programs. Datuin took third place Armywide for Community Relations, Individual category in 2006. “That year I won the grand prize in the Association of the United States Army’s annual essay contest. The theme was ‘Life in Korea’ and the title of my essay was ‘Making a Difference’. I always encourage others to get outside the gates, interact with the community and one way to do that is to volunteer,” Datuin said. He often coordinated trips for Soldiers, both U.S. and Korea to visit palaces, museums and villages on Saturdays. Datuin also spent much time tutoring English

Chief Warrant Officer Teddy Datuin finishes a day’s work at the 1st Signal Brigade Logistics office. Datuin will retire after 31 years of service. — U.S. Army Photo for adults and much of the planning and execution for Filipino, Korean and American friendship social picnics. “I entered a local poetry contest in 2004 dedicated to the restored Cheong yecheon stream here in Seoul. It was titled ‘Saturday in Korea, a day to remember’ and followed the theme of Americans and Koreans coming together,” Datuin said. “The poem won the Silver Prize, and what stands out for me was that it was presented by the Seoul City mayor.” The mayor at the time was Lee Myung Bak, who is now the Republic of Korea’s President. “I will definitely look back over and over again to these last five years of my 31 years of military service, because these years were definitely the best of times and the most rewarding of my military career and of my personal endeavors,” Datuin said.

NEWS

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Contracting Office to conduct Responsible Officer Training Each year the contracting officers world-wide create contract modifications exercising options on contracts—a process that creates a flood of paperwork from Invited Contractors and Technical Representatives for Forces Korea Acquisition Management, Contracting Command Korea/411th Contracting Support Brigade. To help mitigate this situation, FKAQ would like to give a brief overview of the IC/TR program here in Korea and educate the command through an upcoming training event for this program. All Responsible Officers and Program Managers for contracts in Korea are encouraged to attend the IC/TR training scheduled for Sept. 5. The training will be held in the Multi Purpose Training Center #1, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Yongsan Garrison. This training is not open to contract employees. The training will cover SOFA designation, the process of obtaining logistical support for contractors and how contracts are established. The Status of Forces Agreement between the United States of American and The Republic of Korea was signed in Seoul July 16, 1966. Article I and XV of the SOFA govern the rules for Technical Representatives and Invited Contractors in Korea. USFK Regulation 700-19 (The Invited Contractor and Technical Representative Program) dated June 4, 2007, provides guideline for the implementation of the program. Invited Contractor designation shall be made upon consultation with the ROK Government and both IC and TR designation shall be restricted to cases where performance by a Korean firm is not practical due to the following conditions:

1. Security concerns – requires a security clearance 2. The technical qualification of the contractor involved 3. The unavailability of required materials or services 4. Limitation of U.S. law

Obtaining IC/TR designation can take up to 30 to 45 days and is a two step process. Step 1 in the process is IC/TR designation of the contract and involves coordination with the ROK Government.

The next step involves the processing and approval of 700-19s for the individual contract employees. Documents required for each step are:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

U.S. Army Contracting Command Korea

FACT & FICTION FICTION: If I come to Korea for less than 14 days my contract does not need to be IC/TR Designation.

Step 1 Request Memorandum Copy of the Contract SOFA Clause Statement of Work Performance Work Statement

FACT: If you are a contractor coming to Korea in support of a USFK mission even for 1 day your contract must be IC/TR Designated through the ROK and a 700-19 packet must be completed and submitted to CCK. There is no such thing as a 14 day rule in Korea. If you come to Korea as a contractor whose contract is not IC/TR Designated then you are breaking ROK and International Law.

Step 2 Completed USFK 700-19 Accreditation letter Responsible Officer App. Letter PMO/Ration Check (if renewing) Marriage and Birth certificates

FICTION: The Contractor Verification System is a CCK program.

Once IC/TR designation has been approved, the contractor is authorized logistical support. The sponsoring government agency must agree to provide specific logistics support prior to the contractor’s arrival in ROK. Logistic support is a privilege provided by USFK and is not a contractual right. “This will be a great training opportunity and is meant to clear up any misconceptions that people (Government or Contractor) have about the program” said COL Daniel Rosso, the CCK/411th CSB Commander. Responsible Officers planning to attend the training should provide a list of attendees for their contracts to scott.a.bonner@ korea.army.mil Slides for this training will be available by close of business on Sept. 3rd online at https://8army.korea.army.mil/specialstaff/CCK/ FKAQ/default.aspx. For additional information on this program, contact Scott Bonner at 724-6211.

FACT: CCK has nothing to due with this program. Each agency has a Trusted Agent that is responsible for the information in CVS. Point of Contacts for this program is Mr. Robert Clifton 738-5088 and Ms. Sonja Goodman 738-4008. FICTION: IC/TR Status cannot be removed. FACT: You can loose your SOFA Status upon sufficient evidence that contractor/ dependents have engaged in practices illegal in the ROK or violations to the SOFA or USFK regulations or policies. Additionally, the contract can also have its IC/TR designation removed for violations.

Aug. 29-Sept. 4

LOCATION

Today

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

CASEY 730-7354

The Incredible Hulk (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Wanted (R) 8:30 p.m.

Deception (R) 6:30 p.m. The Love Guru (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG) 3 / 6:30 p.m. Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 8:30 p.m.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG) 7:30 p.m.

No Show

The Love Guru (PG-13) 7:30 p.m.

No Show

HENRY 768-7724

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 1 p.m. The Mummy: Dragon Emperor (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 1 p.m. Wanted (R) 7 p.m.

Hancock (PG-13) 7 p.m.

No Show

No Show

No Show

HUMPHREYS 753-7716

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. Wanted (R) 9 p.m.

Wanted (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Wanted (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Hancock (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Hancock (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY 730-5412

Iron Man (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 3:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG) 7 p.m.

The Love Guru (PG-13) 3:30 p.m. Wanted (R) 7 p.m.

No Show

The Love Guru (PG-13) 7 p.m.

No Show

The House Bunny (PG-13) 7 p.m.

KUNSAN 782-4987

Wanted (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

Wanted (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

The Incredible Hulk (PG-13) 6 p.m. The Love Guru (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

No Show

No Show

No Show

Wanted (R) 6 p.m.

OSAN 784-4930

Wanted (R) 7 / 9:30 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 1 p.m. Wanted (R) 3:30 / 7 / 9:30 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 1 p.m. The House Bunny (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 / 8:30 p.m.

The House Bunny (PG-13) 7 p.m.

The House Bunny (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Wanted (R) 7 p.m.

Wanted (R) 7 p.m.

RED CLOUD 732-6620

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG) 7 p.m. Wanted (R) 9 p.m.

The Incredible Hulk (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Wanted (R) 7 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 7 p.m.

Wanted (R) 7 p.m.

No Show

The Incredible Hulk (PG-13) 7 p.m.

STANLEY 732-5565

Wanted (R) 7 p.m. Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 9 p.m.

The Incredible Hulk (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Wanted (R) 9 p.m.

Wanted (R) 7 p.m.

Wanted (R) 7 p.m.

No Show

The House Bunny (PG-13) 7 / 9 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 7 p.m.

YONGSAN 738-7389

The House Bunny (PG-13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. Kung Fu Panda (PG) 6:30 p.m.

The House Bunny (PG-13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. Kung Fu Panda (PG) 3:30 / 5:30 p.m.

Wanted (R) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. Kung Fu Panda (PG) 3:30 / 5:30 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) 4 / 7 p.m. What Happens In Vegas (PG-13) 3 / 6 p.m. Baby Mama (PG-13) 3 / 6 p.m.

The Incredible Hulk (PG-13) 4 / 7 p.m. What Happens In Vegas (PG-13) 3 / 6 p.m. Baby Mama (PG-13) 3 / 6 p.m.

The Love Guru (PG-13) 7 p.m. The Happening (R) 6 p.m. The Strangers (R) 6 p.m.

The Love Guru (PG-13) 7 p.m. The Happening (R) 6 p.m. The Strangers (R) 6 p.m.

CHAPLAIN

AUGUST 29, 2008

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

Catholic Mass 1000 1000 1030 1100 1100 1100





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

Gospel Sunday

Camp Stanley Chapel

COGIC Sunday



KATUSA Sunday Sunday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday

1100

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

Catholic Mass Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday

1300 0900 1215 0930

Later Day Saints Sunday 1400

Sunday Saturday Mon/Thur/Fri Tues/Wed 1st Sat.





Jewish Friday

Gospel Sunday 1100

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

Area III Worship Schedule

Area II Worship Schedule

Episcopal Sunday UPCI Sunday SDA Saturday

Protestant Services

Collective Protestant Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1100 Wonju Chapel Chaplain (Capt.-P) Kendrick, 721-2820 (Wonju) Freedom Chapel Freedom (Bible Study)

Collective Protestant Sunday Gospel Sunday Wednesday

Freedom Chapel

Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel 121Hospital Chapel Memorial Chapel

1900

Mem

Gospel Sunday Wednesday

1300 1900

1000

Memorial Chapel

Contemporary Sunday

1800

1300

Memorial Chapel

0930

121 Hospital Chapel

Collective Protestant

Sunday 0800 0930 0930 1000 1000 1030 1100 1200 KATUSA Thursday 1830 KCFA 3rd Tues. 1145

KATUSA Tuesday

1900

Freedom Chapel

Memorial Chapel (Weekly Communion) 121 Hospital Chapel Hannam (Korean) SAHS Auditorium Multi Purpose Training Facility K-16 Chapel Hannam Chapel SAHS (Gospel) Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel

Church of Jesus Latter-Day Saints & Church of Christ information call 738-3011.

Area IV Worship Schedule

Protestant Services

1130 1700 1700 1205 1205 0900

Distinctive Faith Group Services

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Catholic Services Mass Daily Sunday

1030 1100 1100 1100 1500 1900

Zoeckler Station Ch Freedom Chapel Camp Long Chapel Suwon Air Base Ch Camp Eagle Chapel Camp Eagle Chapel

1300 1900

Freedom Chapel Freedom (Bible Study)

Contemporary Sunday

1800

Freedom Chapel

KATUSA Tuesday Sunday

1900 2000

Freedom Chapel Camp Long Chapel

1145 0930 1600 1910

Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Camp Long Chapel Camp Eagle Chapel

Catholic Services 1145 0930 1600

Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Camp Eagle Chapel

Mass Daily Sunday

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/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm for helpful links and information

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

USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

USAG-Red Cloud/Casey

USAG Humphreys Chaplains

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

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

2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Frank R. Spencer: [email protected], 732-7998

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

Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose: [email protected], 738-4043

Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: [email protected] , 753-7276

Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Wayne Garcia: 732-6169

Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: [email protected] , 753-7276

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

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

Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario: [email protected], 732-6169

Chaplain (Capt.) Charlie Lee: [email protected], 721-3356

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FEATURE

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‘Voice of the ROK’

1st Signal Brigade plays vital role in Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise

Pfc. Robert Armstrong and Sgt. Jason Goldberger maintain a Phoenix system used by the B Company, 304th Signal Battalion site at Camp Walker. Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2008 is an exercise that examines and looks for ways to improve the combined and joint abilities of Republic of Korea and U.S. Forces to plan, coordinate, and execute systems necessary for conducting contingency operations.— U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Mark C.Miranda

(above) Second Lt. Eileen Guerra troubleshoots a generator used by a 304th Signal Battalion site at Busan during the exercise. — U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Mark C.Miranda (right) Pvt. 2nd Class Choi, Dae Hoon, a Korea Augmentee to the US Army Soldier with 251st Signal Detachment, checks identification of a person approaching the gate at US Army Garrison Yongsan during an Aug. 16 base defense exercise. — U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Mark C.Miranda (inset right) Yun Song Ku, an electronics technician with 41st Signal Battalion’s Maintenance Support Team repairs an Armed Forces Network AM/FM radio transmitter at Camp Long. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Lajuan Hickman

NEWS MWR pops up treats for troops Herzlich IMCOM-K • PAGE 18 http://imcom.korea.army.mil

IMCOM-K MWR

YONGSAN, Republic of Korea – More than 2,759 cases of donated good-will popcorn were shipped to the Soldiers stationed around the peninsula. To distribute the good-will gifts, MWR delivered the cases to the recreation tents during the training. MWR operates recreation tents for Soldiers to enjoy their “down time” during training. The site

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provides a place to relax, check email, or watch movies. Some portions of the shipment were also delivered to the Community Activity Centers. The donation was a result of a coordinated effort between the SupportOurTroops. org, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Trails End Popcorn Company, which gave $211,654 worth of popcorn for Soldiers serving far from home. Each case was labeled with a colorful

signage saying thank-you from the folks at home and included boxes of various flavors including butter light, cheese lovers, caramel corn with almonds and pecans, caramel corn with peanuts, and kettle corn. Through the good-will gifts, MWR and SupportOurTroops.org hopes to not only bring Soldiers a taste from home, but also make them feel appreciated for their hard work and dedication while they serve our grateful nation.

Willkommen! The German Club Seoul invites all interested in participating in their September program. Monday, Sep. 1st 10:00am Morgencafé at Café Casa (map: www.dsseoul.org) Thursday, Sep. 11th 9:30am Kulturcafé Saturday, Sep. 21st 12:00am Herbstfest Information: www.deutscherclubseoul.de

Details: [email protected] Miriam Naeher 010-8696-2100

USAG Yongsan - Soldiers stocking the MWR recreation tent with the good-will popcorn during the UFG training — U.S. Army Photo

At Yongsan: Angelika Greer [email protected] 794-4202

2008 Eighth Army

team

Triathlon Championship 500 meter swim...30 Kilometer Bicycle...10 Kilometer Run

Camp Casey Hanson Field House

6 Sep 08 Registration: 0800-0930 Mandatory Briefing: 0945 Race Starts: 1000

Course maps are available from Mr. Kim, Pok Man, USAG RC Sports, DSN 732-6927. For more information, contact your local sports office or IMCOM-K Sports Director, Mr. Thomas E. Higgins, DSN 725-5064.

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Soldiers train to keep the fuel and water flowing

By Bob McElroy USAG-H Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS — About midmorning Tuesday a small group of Soldiers from Alpha Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion gathered near Base Operations here to polish two of the skills that sustain the Soldiers of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. The Fuel and Water platoon may be small and its work unglamorous but without it the 2nd CAB could not fly, fight or operate. Led by Staff Sgt. Alberto Aguirre, the platoon sergeant, the Soldiers first practiced containing and cleaning up a fuel spill and then set up a Lightweight Water Purification System. Aguirre said that his platoon provides all of the fuel for the brigade’s helicopters, vehicles and generators and potable water for its Soldiers. The goals of Tuesday’s training were to see how fast his Soldiers could react to and contain a fuel spill and to practice purifying water, he said. Each of the platoon’s Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck fuel tankers carries a fuel spill containment kit in case of accidents. Aguirre said that each truck has absorbent materials in case of fuel leaks or spills— absorbent pads, fabric-covered tubular items called socks and “pillows” absorbent pads that resemble filled sandbags. The goal is to contain the spill first, and, if it is 25 gallons or more, the Soldiers call their first-line supervisor and the fire department, Aguirre said. “We take this very seriously; if we dump fuel in the ground we contain it, pick it up, double bag it and don’t leave until it’s cleaned up,” he said. Following the spill containment training the platoon’s Water Treatment Section set up their water purification system next to

Pvt. Micah Garley, a Water Treatment Specialist with Alpha Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion primes a pump that will draw water out of a pond and into the Light Water Purification System. –U.S. Army Photo By Bob McElroy

the small pond across from Desiderio Army Airfield Base Operations. The system consists of pumps, hoses, a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit, an

ultra filtration module, control panel, threekilowatt tactical quiet generator, and two 1,000-gallon water storage and distribution tanks, according to Water Purification

Section Sergeant, Sgt. Warren Robinson. We can draw water from any source and purify it for drinking, Robinson said. Water Treatment Specialist Sgt. Matthew Frey used a larger but similar water purification system in Samarra, Iraq while deployed with the 82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. We pumped water out of the Tigris River, six to seven thousand gallons per day, and it was fine, Frey said. Once they arrive at a water source, Soldiers drop a hose into the water and an electric pump draws water into a 1,000 gallon settling tank. When the tank fills to about 750 gallons purification can begin, Frey said. On its way out of the storage tank the water flows through a filter and then into the ultra-filtration system. Composed of three filter cartridges the ultra-filtration system traps particles, bacteria and microorganisms. The filtered water then flows to a filtrate tank where a high-pressure pump forces it through the reverse osmosis membranes, extremely-fine filters which trap any remaining particles. Chlorine is added and the purified water goes into a 1,000 gallon storage tank. So, how does it taste? Platoon sergeant Aguirre found out during a recent training exercise in Kunsan. “I tried it later and thought, ‘Man, that’s some good water,’” Aguirre said. As the training wrapped up and they broke down the system, Water Treatment Specialist Pvt. Corey Sum shared the pride she and her fellow Soldiers feel for what they do. “I like it, we purify water,” Sum said. “If you’re in the desert or somewhere we can draw water from a pond or anywhere and I can say, ‘Hey, I saved your life.’”

Suwon Soldiers certify despite stormy weather By Capt. Christopher J. Clemente 3-2 ADA Battalion

SUWON AIR BASE — Despite heavy rain storms and sloppy terrain, Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery, successfully executed their Table VIII evaluations at Suwon Air Base Aug. 16. The battery became the first in the “Eagle’s Dare” battalion to qualify through their gunnery certifications. The evaluations must be completed every six months and require Soldiers to execute various Patriot operations under time constraints and in different levels of Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear. “The crews all did an excellent job in that they quickly, safely and correctly configured their equipment for real world operations,” said Capt. Travis Tripp, the senior tactical director for the battalion. “They would have been ready for battle had this been a war time drill.” Among the crews that completed the certification were the Information Coordination Central crew, the Tactical Command System crew, the Communications Relay Group and the Antenna Mast Group. Several of the crews from HHB received distinguished ratings on their evaluations because they received a score of 95 percent or higher. Soldiers with the AMG surpassed the other crews by receiving a perfect 100 percent on their certification. HHB was the first battery to have all their crews successfully execute the Table VII certifications. The other “Eagle’s Dare” batteries will complete their evaluations over the next several weeks. (Left) Pfc. Jarius Maxwell of Headquarters Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion 2nd Air Defense prepares to hook up a cable during the Information Coordination Central crew drill at Suwon Air Base.

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News & Notes USAG-Humphreys Retiree Luncheon The USAG-Humphreys free luncheon for military retirees will be held 1100-1300 on Monday, Sep 8, at the Alaska Mining Company, USAG Humphreys. Mr. McFarland, Mortuary/ Casualty Affairs Office USAG-Y will address survivor issues and provide a 36-page guide.

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First day of school at Humphreys American School

USAG-HumphreysRetirementServices The Retirement Services Office at USAGHumphreys is open Mon-Fri 0800-1600, the first and third weeks of each month and on the second and fourth weeks of the month Mon, Thu-Fri 0800-1600 (except holidays). Youth Services Soccer Registration Register by Aug. 29. Youth must be registered CYS member and have sports physical on file. Coaches Clinic: Aug. 14, 5:30 p.m. USAG-Humphreys Child Development Center, Bldg. 693 Parents Meetings: Sept. 8-11 at CYS Gym, 5:30 p.m. Ages 4-8 Sept. 8 Ages 9-10 Sept. 9 Ages 11-12 Sept. 10 Ages 13-15 Sept. 11 Visit CYS or call 753-8507 for more info. Osan Softball Tournament The first-ever Osan Hispanic Heritage Month Softball Tournament begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Osan Air Base softball fields. The doubleelimination tournament is limited to 12 teams. Entrance fee is $100 per team, due no later than Sept. 5. ASA rules apply. For more info, contact Chad James at chad.james@osan. af.mil.

Humphreys American School opened its doors for another school year on Monday and welcomed approximately 340 students, including seventh and eight graders, 14 new teachers and a new principal. During Coach Kenneth Clark’s physical fitness training students exercised and ran around the school playground. Top photo, from left, are: Justin Conner, Alek Dublin, Jee Won, Allison Pickett, Jacob Corsaro and Joshua Bernstein. Right, Bus Security Attendant Josephine Matheny assists Ian Arandia at the bus stop while fellow student Daniel Brink (rear) waits to get off the bus. — U.S. Army Photos By Bob McElroy and Pvt. Kim, Hyung-joon

Operation Rising Star 12 Sep 08 – 1800 hrs: A Cappella auditions 13 Sep 08 – 1900 hrs: Finals Winners will compete against Army posts world-wide. Grand prize is trip to the states and recording by professional studio. Must be Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard or Family Member 18 and older. Sign-up at the CAC. For more info, call Dean or Lorenzo 753-8825. Homeschooling Mom’s Get-Together Sponsored by USAG Humphreys Chaplain’s Office every 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30 - 8 p.m. Family Housing (Humphreys) Bldg. 510, Apt. 108 Contact Elisabeth Townley at 010-31440352orviae-mailatelisabethtownley@yahoo. com for more info. KoreaWideBodyBuildingCompetition Coming to Humphreys in September, open to all weight classes, men and women. Awards will be given for the 1st & 2nd in each weight class. Best Poser & Overall Winner. For more information call 753-8807. Women Infants & Children (WIC) What is WIC? WIC is a program that offers nutrition education and supplemental foods to enhance the quality of health and wellness for your family Who is eligible? Servicemembers, Family Members (women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or post partum, and children up to age 5), Civilians, DoD contractors, and their family members Do you qualify? To see if you qualify, call 753-6909 or e-mail [email protected]. The office is located inside ACS, bldg. 311.

We Want Your Stories! Wewanttopublishyourstoriesandphotos inTheMorningCalmWeeklyand onthe USAG-HCommandChannel.Sendany informationtotheUSAG-HPublicAffairs [email protected] or call DSN 754-8598.

Chapel sponsors homeschooling group

by Stacy A. Ouellette USAG-H Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS – The USAG Humphreys Chaplain’s Office has begun sponsoring a group for parents who home school their children. The group has met twice since July. Seven parents attended the gatherings and used it as a place to discuss the challenges of home schooling and to find support from others. The group is sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office as a Christian-based group and Bible Study with a topic for each session. “It’s another way to support families that are here and just to know that you’re not alone and can talk to somebody. There is a religious aspect to it and because of this, I want to be involved,” said Chap. (Maj.) Klon Kitchen, USAG Humphreys and Area III Chaplain. Elisabeth Townley, mother to five children, organized the gathering after she met numerous parents here who are home

schooling their children. “We’re going through the same things and have had the same struggles and we can really help each other like a strategy session,” said Townley. One of the best things about home schooling for Townley is working with her children one on one and truly getting to know them.

“I get to know my children, which I love. Working one on one with each of them I can make sure they get the education they need and train them in day to day skills. I’m constantly with them and using every opportunity to teach them,” said Townley. Another advantage to home school is the flexibility of our schedule; if my husband has a day off we can do something as a family without missing school, said Townley.

A challenge with home schooling is ensuring each child gets the right amount of individual time with her, Townley said. “As I’m working with one, the others are working independently. The older children do a lot on their own and I can focus on the younger ones. If three need something at the same time, it can be a challenge,” said Townley. Townley has been homeschooling her children since her eldest daughter, now 13, was able to start school. It’s a decision the family made due to their religious beliefs and the ability to provide their children with a Biblical world view, said Townley. “Being a military family moving around, it’s the one thing that remains consistent. It’s a lifestyle and we’re really enjoyed doing it so far. It takes commitment and I encourage others to try it out,” said Townley. The group meets every second Monday of the month from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Humphreys Family Housing area, Bldg. 510, Apt.108. For more information, contact Townley at [email protected].

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Humphreys civilian fitness program kicks off in September By Jean Dumoulin USAG-H Health Promotion Coordinator

USAG HUMPHREYS — American and Korean civilian employees here can now use duty time to exercise under the garrison’s new Civilian Fitness Program. Similar to the Army’s focus on maintaining physical fitness among its Soldiers, the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Civilian Fitness Program, dubbed Targeting Fitness, will help improve morale, minimize health risks and reduce stress, according to Health Promotion Coordinator, Jean Dumoulin. USAG Humphreys commander Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. authorized the program when he signed Policy Memorandum #35, Civilian Employee Participation in Physical Fitness Activities during Duty Hours, dated July 10, 2008. The program, which allows civilian employees to be excused from work for three one-hour sessions per week for up to six months, will officially kick off in September. “Staying fit increases productivity, reduces stress and decreases the chance of illness or injury” said Jean Dumoulin. “If we’re not stressed out at work we’ll feel better and be more productive.” Employees who wish to participate in the Targeting Fitness Program must first obtain their supervisor’s approval, complete an enrollment packet and undergo an initial fitness assessment. Additionally, participants will be required to sign a contract promising to use the unmonitored three hours per week to exercise. Participants will receive an official letter

U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys and Area III Health Promotion Coordinator Jean Dumoulin (left) will supervise “Targeting Fitness” the new Civilian Fitness Program which kicks off in September. She is shown here drawing blood from Pam Grace at the Family Safety Day in June. — U.S. Army Photo By Bob McElroy

of registration and enrollment into the program upon completion of the paperwork and the required initial fitness assessment. Although the fitness program is completely voluntary, civilian employees must coordinate their exercise times with their supervisors. Exercise periods may be combined with either the employees’ breaks or their lunch periods. Unused exercise hours may not be

carried forward to subsequent weeks. Supervisors are encouraged to adjust work schedules to permit training and exercise when possible and consistent with the workload and mission. “The Targeting Fitness Program is intended to establish a foundation for employees,” Jean Dumoulin said. “The goal is that the fitness routine will become part of their lifestyle and they’ll find the

time to continue it on their own. Making these lifestyle changes and staying fit is an investment in their future.” For additional information about the Civilian Health Promotion Program, Targeting Fitness or to obtain an enrollment package contact Ms. Jean Dumoulin, Area III Health Promotion Coordinator at DSN 753-7657 or via e-mail at jean. [email protected].

94th AAMD Visits 35th ADA BDE Spc. Gretchen N. Goodrich HHB 35th ADA BDE Osan Air Base – Pfc. Marcus A. Glowczak, an air defender with 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery, demonstrates how to use a wet bulb to determine the temperature for Brig. Gen. Roger F. Mathews, the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command commanding general, while Lt. Col. Christopher T. Burgess (left), 1-44 ADA commander, and Col. James H. Dickinson (right), 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade commander, look on. Mathews spent the day visiting with Soldiers from 1-44 ADA during his Aug. 15 visit to Korea as part of Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise. Matthews, Dickinson and Command Sgt. Maj. James T. Carr, 35th ADA BDE command sergeant major, enjoyed a tour of the various air defense batteries across the country to include those from 1-44 and 3-2 ADA. –U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Gretchen N. Goodrich

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Up-Armored Humvees make first arrival in ROK at USAG Daegu’s Pier 8 in Busan by Sgt. Na Kyung-chul USAG Daegu Public Affairs BUSAN – Mediterranean Shipping Company Vessel, Green Dale arrived at Busan’s Pier 8 with a shipment of uparmored tactical vehicles. The cargo, which came from New Orleans, La., consisted of Upgraded Armored High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles, an M1A1 Tank, trailers and a container. “Today is special because it is the first time bringing Up-Armored Humvees into the Korean peninsula,” said 837th Transportation Battalion Port Operation Officer, Maj. George May. “Anybody knows the values of these vehicles, protecting troops and saving lives.” The offload operation took about three hours, as discharged vehicles were parked along Pier 8. Republic of Korea Army officers from ROKA Port Operation Battalion visited and observed the procedure. Vehicles will be moved by the 25th Transportation Battalion to U.S. Army installations on the Korean peninsula including Camps Casey, Humphreys, Carroll and Kunsan and Osan Air Base. “837th Transportation Battalion and 25th Transportation Battalion have different missions,” said 837th Transpor tation Battalion Terminal Operations Chief, Lou R. Lansangan. “We conduct inter-theater operation while 25th Transportation Battalion conducts intra-theater operations. Vehicles from today’s offload will be controlled and distributed by 25th Transportation Battalion.” (Right) An Upgraded Armored High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle is offloaded from the MV Green Dale as a cargo handler directs the driver. The 3-hour operation took place at Busan’s Pier 8, Aug 25.

Upgraded Armored Humvees are lined up, ready for movement to U.S. Army installations on the Korean peninsula by the 25th Transportation Battalion.

A forklift operator carefully loads a container onto a truck prior to its departure from the MV Green Dale. – U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul

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News & Notes

501st Women’s Equality Day event at Camp Walker

Support Scouting Cub Scout members and Boy Scout members are needed. Adult volunteers are needed for leadership and committee positions. For information or to apply, contact Laurel Baek, DSN 768-7563, cell 010-6875-4318 or at [email protected]. Track and Field Championships The Eight Army Track and Field Championships will be held Sep. 20 at Camp Casey’s Schoonover Bowl. Competitions include 5000m, Long and Triple Jump, 110m Men’s High Hurdles, 100m Women’s Low Hurdles, Shot Put, High Jump, 800m, 400m, 100m, 1500m, 200m, 4-by-100m Relay, 4-by400m Relay. Please register by Sept. 7 at Camp Walker’s Kelly Fitness Center. For information, call DSN 764-4800. Fall Softball League 2008 Daegu Area Fall Softball League will be held Sept. 13 at Camp Walker’s Kelly Field. Entry deadline is Sept. 1 and coaches meeting will be 12 p.m., Sept. 10. Games will be played on Saturdays and Sundays. For information, call DSN 7644225/4800. Parents Advisory Council Meeting A Parents Advisory Council Meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m., Sept. 10 at Camp Walker’s School Age Services Bldg. #257. It is open to any member of the community who wishes to improve the quality of our Child and Youth Services. For information, call Marie Johnson at 764-5297. CYS Parents Night Out Child and Youth Services’ Quarterly Parents Night Out will be on Sept. 19 at the School Age Services Bldg. #257 from 6:30 – 11 p.m. Children registered with CYS from 6 weeks through 12 years of age may participate, free of charge. Parents who have utilized this service during one of the previous PNOs will be placed on a waiting list to give other patrons the opportunity to participate. There is limited space, so register soon by calling. For information or registration, call at DSN 764-5298.

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Col. Kathryn Burba, commander, 501st SBDE gives her presentation on the history of women’s right to vote during the Women’s Equality Day Commemoration Ceremony, Aug. 26 in the Evergreen Community Club, Camp Walker. – U.S. Army Photo By Pvt. Lee Jae-won by Pvt. Lee Jae-won 19th ESC Public Affairs DAEGU – To commemorate and to celebrate women’s right to vote, the first annual Women’s Equality Day was held at the Evergreen Community Club, Camp Walker, Aug. 26. Approximately 75 guests consisting of Area IV Soldiers, civilians, and family members came to observe the Women’s Equality Day. Throughout the event, guests were able to enjoy a dance performance and dynamic poem recital, and had the opportunity to learn about the history of women’s rights, which guests may not have heard much about before. The goal of the program was to commemorate women’s rights and

celebrate efforts to make our society a better place to live. The event’s theme this year was “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote,” which was organized by Warrant Officer Rolda Alexander, support operations, 501st Sustainment Brigade. The poem “Phenomenal Woman” was recited by Staff Sgt. Darline Uzzle, 501st Special Troops Battalion, Pfc. Keila Simmons, 501st STB and Pvt. Nicole Jowers, SPO, 501st Sustainment Brigade. A dance performance called “Esa Mujer” was performed by Joanna Ratcliff and Nada Johnson. “I am very glad that women’s rights and equality are showing much progress and I am proud of women taking leadership positions in many different fields in society today,” said Alexander.

Alexander said she admires Lt. Gen. Ann Dunwoody, who was recently confirmed by Congress to be the first female four star general in the U.S. Armed Forces. She thinks Dunwoody is showing a great example to others and is inspired and encouraged by her as well as others. To commemorate the first annual Women’s Equality Day, Lt. Col. Youngmi Cho, officer in-charge of Camp Carroll’s Dental Clinic,18th Medical Command, gave the keynote speech, sharing her life experiences and lessons as an immigrant, a student, a wife, a doctor and most importantly as a woman. Cho was born and raised in Daegu, Korea, and immigrated to the United States when she was 14 years old. She earned an undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and later received her doctorate in dental medicine from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. “I was born in a patriarchal society where males are more welcomed than women,” said Cho. “However, I was blessed by God to be born into a Christian family and my parents inspired me to help others.” Cho shared how she truly admires Susan B. Anthony, a women’s rights activist who was very influential in the addition of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. “I have great respect towards Susan B. Anthony, because I understand the women’s rights as well as the equality issues she pursued throughout her life,” said Cho. “Because my parents were there and I have always remembered what they told me, my life was always purpose-driven to move on,” said Cho. She also quoted a famous speech by former British prime minister Winston Churchill. “Be persistent, and never, never, never give up.”

Eighth Army Commander visits USAG Daegu

Winter Bowling League A Winter Bowling League will start Sept. 19 at Camp Walker’s Bowling Center. An organizational meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Sept. 12. For information, call Camp Walker’s Bowling Center at DSN 764-4334. New Library Hours Camps Walker and Carroll’s libraries will have new hours beginning Sept. 2. Camp Walker’s library will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and closed Tuesdays. Camp Carroll’s library will be open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and close Wednesdays. For information, call Camp Walker’s Library at DSN 764-4318/5910 and Camp Carroll’s Library at DSN 765-8407.

Eighth Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil (center) talks with Soldiers during his visit to Camp Walker’s dining facility, Aug. 20. He visited USAG Daegu to encourage Soldiers who participated in Ulchi Freedom Guardian 08. – U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul

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Daegu American School hosts Open House event

A Daegu American School student looks closely at a class listing to determine his new teacher and classmates, Aug. 22. – U.S. Army Photos By Pvt. Park Kyung-rock

Daegu American School third grade teacher, Steven Ward explains the structure of his classroom to new students and their parents during the ‘Meet Your Teacher’ event.

By Pvt. Park Kyung-rock USAG Daegu Public Affairs

students and parents headed towards their classrooms where they will spend the next year. In the classroom, they met their new teachers and exchanged greetings. There was a session for teachers to announce basic information regarding the new year to the students and parents in each classroom. Most teachers explained their plan for the new year and showed parents and students the classroom. DAS second grade teacher, Paige Haynes, engaged her new students in a conversation about what they did while they were out on their summer break. “The purpose of Open House is so that kids can come in, meet their teachers, check out their rooms and see what their spaces look like,” said Haynes.

CAMP GEORGE – Daegu American School conducted an Open House event, Aug. 22 to provide opportunities for students and their parents to meet their new teachers and check out their new classrooms prior to the beginning of the new school year, Aug. 25. DAS elementary school students eagerly gathered in front of the main doors of the school to check class listings. Many kids were overjoyed to meet their friends again after the long summer break. They looked closely at the lists which informed them of their new teachers and classrooms for the coming year. Parents visited the

school along with their kids and they also showed great interest in their children’s new assigned classes and teachers. USAG Daegu Directorate Public Works Director, James C. Hamilton, was one interested parent who came to see what was in store for them. “It’s very good to come here today to meet my children’s teachers. My children are in second and third grade, so they are a little nervous about coming back to school. But I think that coming today and meeting their teachers makes my children feel better about coming next week,” said Hamilton. “I expect my kids to start well in school, learn a lot more and grow from last year,” he added. Confirming their assigned rooms,

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“It is a good opportunity for teachers to meet their students’ parents. It is a nice way to start a first year. They go home this weekend, get excited, and know a little bit about what they can expect from Open House so that they are not nervous on Monday. Today, I spent time asking kids what they did during the summer to find out their interests and get closer to them,” Haynes continued. After introducing their kids to the teachers, parents continued to ask various questions about the school. “Mostly, parents wanted to know about the school supplies so that they could buy the right thing or figure out something else students need on Monday,” Haynes explained.

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Carroll bowlers score big during National Bowling Week 2008 by Pvt. Lee Do-dam USAG Daegu Public Affairs CAMP CARROLL – Call it a targetrich environment. Camp Carroll bowlers enjoyed a wealth of opportunities to play one of America’s most popular recreational sports during National Bowling Week 2008, Aug. 23 - 29 – and have a chance to be part of a world record-setting attempt Aug. 29-30. Sponsored by the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, this third annual celebration of bowling invited 3,400 bowling centers across the nation, including Camp Carroll, to celebrate the event with a week long series of promotions. Saturday, Aug. 23 was ‘Free Shoes Day’. Sunday, bowlers were charged only $1 per game. Monday and Thursday were ‘Kids Bowl for Free Day’, and retirees bowled for free on Tuesday. On Wednesday, ‘Learn to Bowl Day’, outstanding Soldier-bowlers gave simple tips on how to choose the ball, how to hold it and how to manage your score. Friday, Aug. 29, more free bowling lessons will be offered from 4-6 p.m. National Bowling Week 2008 is officially scheduled for Aug. 23-29, but this year the BPAA has added one more day for an exciting event: The first-ever World Record Marathon. The goal is to set a world record for the most games bowled in a 24-hour period. All 3,400 bowling centers invited by the BPAA will participate. The event begins on Friday at midnight, and runs until midnight on Saturday. The Camp

Carroll Bowling Center will open normally at 11 a.m. on Friday, and will not close until midnight Saturday. Every participant will receive a certificate stating they were part of setting the world’s record. Anybody who loves to bowl is strongly encouraged to come not only to be part of a world record attempt, but also just for fun. “This event will generate interest in bowling and help to get new league members,” said Camp Carroll Bowling Center Manager, Mark Onstad. “Throughout the promotion, we hope to expand on the leagues. We are also going to upgrade the sound and video system to enhance the entertainment aspect, so please come and enjoy a good game of bowling.” Camp Carroll Bowling Center is now open seven days a week. Changes to the dining menu are currently being made, enabling customers to choose from various lunch and dinner menus ranging from steaks to Mexican food. “We have successfully completed our Summer Bowling League,” said Camp Carroll Bowling Center Assistant Manager, Chong Won-chin. “We have a Winter Bowling League coming up soon, and we are waiting for league participants to come and sign up. We have some really great bowlers here in Camp Carroll and by signing up to the league, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and seek advice from them.”

Bowling center patrons enjoy a game of bowling at the 12-lane Camp Carroll Bowling Center. The Bowling Center plans to continue providing fun and new programs for the USAG Daegu community. – U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Jang Won-il

(Right) Customers dine at the Strike Zone Restaurant inside the Camp Carroll Bowling Center. The center is planning on introducing new improved menus for lunch and dinner buffets beginning in Oct. 2008.

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