The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - August 8, 2008

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August 8, 2008 • Volume 6, Issue 42



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Commander’s Corner: Vacation time in Korea

Humphreys brings the heat to post-level softball

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Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

AFN launches new website featuring Olympics TV coverage For event information and specific schedules, visit www.olympics.myafn.net

ABOVE: President George W. Bush stands beside U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Walter Sharp (left) and Cpl. Victor M. Berlus, Eighth United States Army, on stage Aug. 6, before addressing military personnel, families, and Department of Defense civilians at Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, Republic of Korea. As the U.S. Eighth Army Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2008, Berlus had the honor of introducing the president to the standing-room-only audience. — U.S. Army Photos By Edward N. Johnson

President visits Korea, thanks troops Bush lauds military personnel, civilian employees, families for their contributions to the Nation, ROK-US Alliance by R. Slade Walters IMCOM-K Public Affairs Office YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea— President George W. Bush spoke to a fullcapacity crowd of Servicemembers, families and civilian employees at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Collier Field House Aug. 6. The president arrived to the enthusiastic cheers of more than a thousand Americans who serve, live and work on the Korean peninsula along with their Republic of Korea military counterparts. Bush thanked the Servicemembers for their dedicated service, lauded military families and commended the U.S. Alliance with the Republic of Korea, which has endured for 55 years. “The American people are grateful for your service and so is your Commander in Chief,” Bush said. “So to the military spouses and to the children who are here,

please know that the United States of America is grateful for the sacrifices that you all are making on behalf of our country. And I am proud to be in your presence.” To ROK military personnel, Bush said “We’re honored by your friendship. We’re proud of our alliance, and we’re inspired by your work to advance the cause of liberty.” Bush commented on the historical importance of the ROK-U.S. Alliance for the region. “Fifty-five years have passed since the guns went quiet and the cease-fire was signed on this peninsula,” Bush said. “And since that time our forces have kept the peace. Our nations have built a robust alliance.” The president described the Korean people and the Korean military as strong allies to the United States. “Thanks to the contribution of men and women who are wearing the uniform just like you, the partnership between America and Korea has become one of the great –See PRESIDENT, Page 2–

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success stories of modern times,” Bush said. The president also stated that working with its ROK allies to help build a free and prosperous country was good for America and enhances U.S. national security. In his remarks, the president underscored the fact that the U.S. Army in Korea is undergoing one of the largest transformations in its history in support of the Alliance. “As South Korea has grown in strength, it takes a larger role, more significant role in its own defenses,” Bush said. “The bedrock of this alliance is our belief in liberty,” the president

THE MORNING CALM said. “And there is no place on earth that clearly demonstrates the contrast between free and open societies, and repressive, closed societies than the Korean peninsula.” Applause erupted from the crowd as the president discussed working with U.S. allies in Asia to deter the North Korean nuclear program. “We are going to stand united with South Korea and China and Japan and Russia until we reach our ultimate goal -and that is a Korean peninsula where people are free from nuclear weapons and free from oppression.” Bush said. The president was joined by his wife, Laura, his daughter, Barbara, his brother Marvin and his sister-in-law Margaret.

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President George W. Bush greets Servicemembers during the Aug. 6 Presidential Townhall visit at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, Seoul, Republic of Korea. The president thanked USFK members and families for their service to the Nation. — U.S. Army Photos By Edward N. Johnson

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The U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion Preventive MedicinePacific recently implemented the Integrated Pest Management Star accreditation program at three U.S. Army garrisons in Korea. U.S. Army Garrison–Yongsan, USAG-Humphreys and USAG-Daegu participated in the program, which aims to reduce potential exposure to pesticides in Army childcare facilities by using alternative pest management practices—like proper building maintenance and sanitation procedures. “The IPM Star directly benefits Army Families by reducing the risk of pesticide exposure among the smallest of our Soldier dependents,” said Lt. Col. Sandra Alvey, USACHPPM-PAC deputy commander and Chair, DoD Armed Forces Pest Management Board. “The IPM Star promotes a healthy, safe environment while implementing integrated pest management practices that address structural exclusion of pests and meet DoD and Army policy requirements. It truly is a joint effort between CYS, preventive medicine, DPW and environmental staff.” The IPM Star is a program developed by Dr. Thomas Green, president of the IPM Institute of North America, a national independent non-profit organization, with support from U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. IPM STAR is the only IPM accreditation program available to schools and childcare/youth services facilities using a rigorous, on-site evaluation of policies, practices and conditions to verify a high standard for IPM. More than 2 million children since 2003 have benefited from reductions in pest problems and pesticide use under IPM STAR. The USACHPPM-PAC provided all the consultative pre-assessment surveys to the garrison Child Youth Service facilities in an effort

to reduce the potential exposure of pesticides to children, ensuring effective maintenance practices of the facilities, and ensuring the Department of Defense and Army regulations are met. This initiative was established at the U.S. Army Environmental Command by Dr. Steve Bennett in 2002. Alvey, who is also the Department of the Army’s Civilian Senior Pest Management Consultant, successfully implemented the IPM Star at 10 CONUS installations in coordination with the Installation Management Command and Family Morale Welfare Recreation Command; the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine and the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management. Alvey has been implementing this program since 2004. While mobilized to the USACHPPM-PAC and serving as the deputy commander, Alvey expanded the CONUS initiative to overseas Army installations, specifically at IMCOM-Pacific and IMCOM-Korea CYS facilities. Alvey will continue to work with IMCOM/FMWRC to ensure Army-wide funding for Army-wide implementation. She plans to expand the initiative to IMCOMEurope after she leaves her active-duty assignment at USACHPPMPAC and her current civilian job at the USAEC to begin her new DAC position at USACHPPM Headquarters at Aberdeen proving Ground, Md., in Oct. 2008. Alvey is the Chair, Department of Defense Armed Forces Pest Management Board, which has received written accolades from the EPA and has earned the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program award since 2004. U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan, USAG-Humphreys and USAGDaegu will be recognized for their pest management practices and participation in the IPM Star program during an awards ceremony in September.

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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: Entry #1 Curfew Violation; Failure to Obey Order or Regulation (2ID Policy Letter #8); At 0215 Hrs, 27 JUL 08, Subject #1 was observed by MP during the hours of curfew at a club. Subject #1 was apprehended by MP and transported to the USAG-Casey PMO where Subject #1 was administered a PBT, with a result of 0.138% BAC. Subject #1 was processed and released to Subject #1’s unit. At 1207 Hrs, 27 JUL 08, Subject #1 reported to the USAG-Casey PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 invoked. AREA I: Entry #2 Underage Drinking; Curfew Violation; Failure to obey Order or Regulation (2ID Policy Letter #8); At 0215 Hrs, 27 JUL 08, Subject #1 was observed by MP during the hours of Curfew adjacent to club. Subject #1 was apprehended by MP and transported to the USAG-Casey PMO where Subject #1 was administered a PBT, with a result of 0.159% BAC. A check of Subject #1;s ID card revealed Subject #1 was under the legal age to consume alcohol. Subject #1 was processed and released to Subject #1’s unit. At 1300 Hrs, 27 JUL 08, Subject #1 reported to the USAG-Casey PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 invoked. AREA II: Entry #1 Traffic Accident With Injury; Damage to Private Property; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device; Subject #1, operating a POV with Victim #1 as a passenger, struck a bus adjacent to Gate #1. Subject #1 was transported to Allgood ACH where Subject #1 was treated and released for injuries consisting of neck, back and leg pain and a laceration to the left side of Subject #1’s head. Damages to Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of dents and scratches to the left fender, left front door, hood and left headlight being broken. Damages to the bus consisted of dents and scratches to the right front bumper and right front door. The driver of the bus reported to the Yongsan Main KNP Station where he rendered a written statement attesting to the incident. Subject #1 was charged by KNP under KRTL ART #5 (Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device). Subject #1 was released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2 and released to Subject #1’s unit. At 1145 Hrs, 24 JUL 08, Subject #1 reported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 waived rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the offenses. Subject #1 was further processed and released to Subject #1’s unit. All parties reported utilization of their seatbelts. ECOD is unknown. AREA II: Entry #2 Underage Drinking; Subject #1 was lying down unconscious outside of a building Subject #1 was detained by MP and transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where MP detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Subject #1’s person. Subject #1 was found to be under the legal age to consume alcohol. Subject #1 was administered a series of FSTs, which Subject #1 failed. Subject #1 was administered a PBT, with a result of .149% BAC. Subject #1 was released to Subject #1’s unit. At 1400 Hrs, 17 JUL 08, Subject #1 reported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s rights, which Subject #1 invoked. Subject #1 was released to Subject #1’s unit.

A pedestrian bridge on the Han River connects Sunyudo Island to the land. Sunyudo Island, one of Seoul’s green havens, is a living example of eco-friendly redevelopment. The island features a botanical garden with aquatic plants and seasonal vegetation, carefully labled for visitors to enjoy. A waterfall and bambootree mazes are ideal places to cool off during the summer. The history museum of the Han River helps answer a lot of the questions about the river, including its ecosystem, cultural heritage and redevelopment. To get to the island, take metro and get off at Hapjung Station, served by line #6, the brown line, using Exit #7. As you walk, you will see a big bridge called Yanghwa Daegyo. Follow the bridge. Two-thirds of the way in, there is an entrance to the island on your right.

Sunyudo Island

Green oasis in Seoul offers respite from summer sun Rows of poplar trees line the path along Seoul’s Sunyudo Island, offering some relief from the summer sun and the city crowds. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Bo Park

Information and photos courtesy of Cpl. Bo Park, 2ID Public Affairs

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities Pixar Exhibit (Through Sept. 7)

This exhibition, held from now through September at the Hangaram Museum located in the Seoul Arts Center, marks the 20th anniversary of the studio that brought to life such animated masterpieces as Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., The Incredibles, Cars and Ratatouille. After traveling the world, this exhibition finally makes its way to Seoul and promises to be the largest show yet, with added features such as a special animation Artscope and drafts from Pixar’s latest story, “Wall-E.” Visitors will see, first hand, what goes into the making of a Pixar movie as they take in the large paintings on canvas, the interactive multimedia features, the 3-D clay models of characters, the huge wall with fish that appeared as “Extras” in Finding Nemo, and the giant, spinning Zoetrope that shows the mechanics behind animation using a scene from Toy Story. Both children and adults are encouraged to participate in Seoul Animation Center’s workshop, where you pay 1,000 won for activities like making cell phone accessories inspired by your favorite Pixar character. Tickets cost 8,000 won (age 3-11), 11,000 won (age 12-17) and 14,000 won (age 18-64). For more information visit www.pixar2008.com or call (02) 561-4963.

Modern Korean Art (Seoul)

“Korean Art 1910-1960”: Art aficionados can take in early to modern Korean art in one sitting at the National Museum of Contemporary Art. The “Korean Art 1910-1960” exhibition on the third floor traces the early development of modern Korean art. Not only does this exhibition showcase the highly valuable works of Park Soo-keun - his work “A Wash Place” sold for a record 4.52 billion won ($4.51 million) last May - it also displays the works of Korea’s first female painter of note, Na Hae-suck,

as well as one of Korea’s first impressionists, Oh Jiho, and the leading artist, Lee Jung-sup. The “Korean Art 1910-1960” exhibition runs through Feb. 22, 2010. To get to the National Museum of Contemporary Art, go to the Seoul Grand Park Subway Station, Line 4, Exit 4. A shuttle bus runs from there to the museum every 20 minutes, starting from 9:40 a.m. Tickets for adults are 1,000 won for adults and 500 won for adolescents. Admission is free for children and the elderly. Opening hours are daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The museum closes at 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call (02) 2188-6000 or visit www.tour2korea.com

Battle Reenactment (Aug. 13-17)

Hansan Daecheop (Great Battle of Hansan) is the naval war in which Admiral Lee Sun-sin led the Korean navy to victory against the Japanese in 1592. It is considered one of the four most notable naval battles of the world. The festival includes reenactments of the battle and the Korean military-service examination. Like the ancient examination, this one includes horseback riding, archery, and coach riding. Another crowdpleaser is the exhibit of model warships of the world and the hands-on experience of steering a model vessel in a water-filled tank. Tongyeong is a coastal town with 151 islands dotting the sea nearby. Numerous tourist attractions, including an underwater tunnel, make it an ideal tourist site. A variety of performances and fireworks displays are organized on the outdoor stage by the sea, while a food marketplace on the coast road offers seafood and local specialties. Visitors can also enjoy rowing, wind surfing, bungee jumping, water skiing, as well as banana boat, motorboat, and canoe rides. Visit www. tour2korea.com or the event website at http://www.hsdf.or.kr

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41st Signal supply section recognized:

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Story and photos by Sgt. Mark Miranda 1st Signal Bde. Public Affairs Hardly more than a year ago, Sgt. Jose Sanchez was in Iraq with his National Guard unit where he worked as a combat engineer and helped Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams to clear travel routes. When he made the decision to go active duty, Sanchez reclassified his military occupational specialty to come in as a unit supply specialist. Sanchez’s first assignment in his new career field is with Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment 41st Signal Battalion. Since arriving in May, he has already made a strong impression by beating out more than the 16 other units within 1st Signal Brigade to be recognized as the best supply operation. Sanchez’s unit was recently recognized as having Network Enterprise Technology Command’s best supply section, and will represent NETCOM at the Department of the Army level of competition later this year. “At this point, we’re just waiting for a date for inspection from DA; we’re competing against two other units; one from California, one from Hawaii. It’s been a lot of hard work involving extra hours, coming in on the weekends and asking for help from people, but we got all the support we needed,” Sanchez said. “Between us, the commander, property book office, logistics section we all worked together to make this [top recognition] happen.” “When Sanchez arrived, I told him I really wanted to win this,” said Capt. Robert Heatherly, HHD 41st Signal commander. “He was up to the challenge; he simply said, ‘okay, Sir.’ Sanchez and his crew easily worked hundreds of hours combined to prepare for this on top of their day-to-day operations,” Heatherly added. Assisting Sanchez in the supply room are Pu-il Ma, a Korean National employee, Cpl. Sang il Lee, Pvt. John Blossom and Pfc. Crystal Gonzalez. On any given day, the supply section serves 30–40 people to process supply requests, equipment turn–ins, purchases and in–processing among their duties. Sanchez said the checklist he used as a guide for preparing was 18 pages long. “As soon as I got here in May, I had to make things happen. There was stuff I had to track down. We had to fix the storage room,

make it more organized,” Sanchez said. He added that the inspectors from NETCOM would be looking at areas such as storage procedures and arms room security measures. The supply section had to ensure records were correctly maintained for inventory, for uniforms and equipment

Sgt. Jose Sanchez, noncommissioned officer in charge of Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment 41st Signal Battalion's supply section examines boxes of new protective overshoes. issued to Soldiers. They checked the accuracy of the property book, and examined government purchase card usage. “I’m guessing when it comes time for DA to visit us; they’ll be judging us in a lot of the same areas. It’s my first time competing in something like this. Since I’m still new to this job, it’s been great because I’ve seen every area that I’m responsible for, and I feel like there’s still a lot I need to learn,” Sanchez said. “Supply is one of those unspoken heroes. To be able to recognize them is a great opportunity, and just one of the reasons we wanted the win,” Heatherly said. “As a commander, I take it very seriously, and supply discipline should be important to every Soldier.”

Participants needed for Cook-Off The Republic of Korea Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is sponsoring Great Men in Aprons Cook-Off on Sept. 27 from noon – 4 p.m in the Seoul American Elementary School cafeteria. Please join us for A Day of Family Fun, Sample Great Food, Preview Art Exhibit and enjoy Live Musical Performances! Tickets are $15 for Adult/Child: Booth Tasting (All day); $5 Kids Meal: hamburger/chips/ drink! If you are interested in participating in the Cook-Off, please Contact: Cheryl Womack 011-695-6913 or Shelia Nelson 011-9741-0495, [email protected]

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Soldiers chow down during AAFES 113th anniversary celebration taco eating contest in the USAG-Casey Post Exchange July 25. More than 40 Soldiers participated in both the taco eating contest and water melon eating contest.—U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

AAFES celebrates 113 years of service to Soldiers by Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

supplying to the service member every type of retail store and services they would find in the United States. As things change in USAG-CASEY—The Army and Air USAG-RC, AAFES changes in keeping Force Exchange Service celebrated 113 abreast of the needs for Soldiers and their years of service to the members of America’s Families. military July 25 with $10 gift certificates “We go where the American Soldiers given to the first 113 g o ,” L i m t i a c o customers to walk said. “AAFES is through the USAG“When Soldiers come in the unique because our Casey Post Exchange customer base is the doors. Management store, they know there is a piece of military community, gave 13 percent unlike the regular o f f c o u p o n s t o home to support them,” Limtiaco retail industry who customers walking caters to everyone. in for the first 113 said. “We offer the basic services AAFES will run minutes. Soldiers a loss operation, also were invited to on all installations so the Soldier i f n e c e s s a r y, i n a taco-eating contest support of military and watermelon- does not have to travel to find the operations wherever eating contest, and they go.” children were treated services he needs on a daily basis. The first real test to balloon animals of the Post Exchange and face painting. Our requirements come from the system came when “Today, July 25, the United States is AAFES 113th entered World War commander, and we ensure we anniversary,” said I. Ken Limtiaco, The American can provide for the needs of Northern Region Expeditionary Forces AAFES general landed in France the command.” manager. “It has and exchanges were been 113 years since unable to meet the Ken Limtiaco, Northern Region we first opened on needs of the greatly Army installations. expanded Army. AAFES general manager The War Department This led to civilian issued General Order welfare agencies No. 46 directing post commanders to providing canteen services for American establish an exchange at every post, where troops during the war. practicable. The year was 1895.” “Since we went into Operation Iraqi Since the austere years at the turn of Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, the century AAFES has become a service our stores are starting to look like a regular

facility in those regions,” Limtiaco said. “We have evolved from being in tents to regular looking facilities. We have learned and grown from every deployment. Our goal is to give the Soldier facilities like the ones he sees in the United States.” The Army Exchange Service was only six months old when the U.S. went to war in December 1941. By that time, the AES had expanded and extended services to most locations where troops were deployed. Serving those who serve became the mission

of AES as military operations expanded in Europe, the Pacific and at home. “We go where you go,” became a reality. “When Soldiers come in the store, they know there is a piece of home to support them,” Limtiaco said. “We offer the basic services on all installations so the Soldier does not have to travel to find the services he needs on a daily basis. Our requirements come from the commander, and we ensure we can provide for the needs of the command.”

Ken Limtiaco, Northern Region AAFES general manager, gives away $10 gift certificates to the first customers to enter the Post Exchange at USAG-Casey during the 113th anniversary celebration July 25. —U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

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News & Notes Women’s Equality Day Event Capt. Kimberly Nelson, commander of Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment USAG-Casey will be featured guest speaker Aug. 15 10-11 a.m. in USAG-RC Theater. For more information call: 732-6273. Victim Advocate Hotline USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hotline is 0119187-2001. Take a stand against domestic violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator USAG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more information call: 730-3494. Parish Pilgrimage to Holy Sights Sept. 27 the parish pilgrimage to the Holy sights in Seoul will include the Martyrs Shrine at Choltusan, the Church of Saint Andrew Kim Tae Gon at Saenamto and the Cathedral at Myong Dong. Bus will leave Gate 1 at USAG-Casey 7:15 a.m. with one stop at USAG-RC. For more information call: 730-3494. 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. Absentee Voting Visitors to the FVAP website at www.fvap. gov http://www.fvap.gov are now able to save their completed Online Federal Post Card Application and Online Federal WriteIn Absentee Ballot to their computer for future use, using an Adobe Acrobat Reader version of 7.0 or higher. This could be useful for someone who may expect to move frequently between now and the November 4 election to be prepared for sending mailing address updates to the local election official. The FVAP can be contacted from the United States at 1-800-438-8683 and from 67 countries using the specific international toll-free numbers listed on the FVAP website at www.fvap.gov http://www.fvap.gov. Federal Voting Assistance Program, Department of Defense, 1155 Defense Pentagon, email: [email protected] mailto: [email protected]. Women’s Professional Development Symposium The Women’s Professional Development Symposium will take place Aug. 12 in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center beginning 8:45 a.m. To regester call: 7326277. If you have special accommodation needs, advise the EEO staff by calling: 732-6723. Topics will include: Glass Ceiling, Masters Program, Health and Women’s Issues, Civilian Training and Development and more. 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. New Pay as You Go Bus Route Set A new pay-as-you-go bus route has been set up for travel from USAG-Casey to USAG-RC to Osan. For more information call: 738-3380. USAG-Casey Town Hall Meeting The USAG-Casey Town Hall Meeting will take place Aug. 14 from 2-4 p.m. in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center. For more information call: 730-3342. Formorenews,andup-to-dateinformationlogontoUSAG-RCgarrisonwebsite: http://ima.korea.army.mil/area1/sites/local/

Teresita Rivera (left), director USAG-RC ACS, and Tess Compton, director USAG-Casey Pear Blossom Cottage, make ready to serve cup cakes and Popeye’s chicken during the 43rd anniversary celebration in USAG-Casey’s Post Exchange July 25. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

ACS celebrates 43rd anniversary by Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-CASEY— Many were taken with pleasant surprise July 25 at the USAGCasey Post Exchange, finding members of the Army Community Services giving away free Popeye’s fried chicken and homemade cupcakes, celebrating their 43rd anniversary with a cake cutting ceremony and free lunch. “It is wonderful to think we played an important part in the lives of Soldiers and their Families for 43 years. This is indeed an important day for ACS,” said Teresita Rivera, USAG-RC ACS director. “ACS is an important agency in any Army installation, especially in USAG-RC because we are a noncommand sponsored area. Being noncommand sponsored makes a tour of duty much more challenging for the Soldier who brings his Family.” Although USAG-RC is noncommand sponsored, many Soldiers bring their Families. Soldiers also marry in Korea and other countries in Asia and bring their new brides with them, Rivera explained. What makes ACS in USAG-RC special are the many services provided, which cannot be found on any other installation Army wide. “The Pear Blossom Cottage is special in Red Cloud, Casey, and Stanley,” said Tess Compton, USAG-Casey Pear Blossom Cottage manager. “Spouses find the PBC a home away from home.” The PBC provides services to the Soldiers’ Families specifically because some Family services are not provided in noncommand sponsored locations. The PBC provides a safe playground for children, full kitchens with ovens, and full laundry facilities as well as other facilities not provided in the Korean economy, Compton pointed out.

“We have a lot of spouses from other countries,” Rivera said. “We have to support these spouses. Many outreach programs are provided for them. We have the multicultural club where they can come in and discuss their concerns and receive good answers to their situations and problems.” Obtaining various legal documents for spouses and Family members is a formidable hurdle for many Soldiers. ACS provides help in filling out legal documents, and a courier service to get these documents to the right agency. ACS can instruct Soldiers and Family members on how to file various government requirements for citizenship and other situations, Rivera explained. “Soldiers and members of the community come to us; we give them the information and tell them what they need to do. We make sure all the information required by the embassy and immigration is filled out correctly. When they bring it to us, we take the responsibility of delivering it to the proper agencies,” Rivera said. ACS is constantly developing new programs to address the needs of Soldiers and their Family members in USAG-RC. Among the new programs is a hotline intended for those spouses left behind when their Soldier spouse leaves Korea. “The idea for a Left-behind Spouse Hotline came from discussions during the Army Family Action Plan,” Rivera said. “We are working on this service now. We are able to get qualified people who speak different required languages. When we have everything in place, we will advertise the service. Spouses married to a Soldier who left them behind without support qualify for assistance.” Many spouses left behind on the Korean peninsula lose their Status of Forces Agreement visa and become illegal in Korea. Many go into hiding to avoid the Korean

National Police and Korean Immigration. ACS has now developed a new program to help find those falling into such situations. “We have a new position called Outreach Coordinator,” Rivera said. “Elizabeth Samarripa is a long time resident in USAGRC and her job is to reach out to Families to find out their needs and connect them with services provided by ACS. As she goes into the community she will be able to find those in need of support and connect them with the right services.” Samarripa has specific plans on how to find left-behind spouses and bring ACS services into play. “The way we can reach left-behind spouses and Families is to employ the new ACS hotline and go into the community and contact spouses whether they are Korean, Filipina, or Russian, and inquire about their friends and neighbors to find those afraid to come forward,” Samarripa said. “After locating them, we will be able to lead them to the services they need to solve their problems.” The new Outreach Program is three weeks old and Samarripa plans to be fully up as soon as her new office opens in Maude Hall on USAG-Casey, and as soon as a new relocation manager can fill her present position. “Customer service is No. 1 for us,” Rivera said. “When a Soldier comes in with or without his Family, often times they are stressed out. We want to relieve their stress. The most popular services we have are passports, visas, and birth certificates. Providing ways to relieve anxiety about important documents helps Soldiers and Family members immensely.” The first thing anyone should do upon arriving in Korea, is come to ACS to find their way to starting out in Korea with peace of mind.

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Warriors attend New Horizons Day by Spc. Alun Thomas USAG-RC Public Affairs USAG RED CLOUD – Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters, Company and Headquarters, Headquarters, Detachments undertook New Horizons training at the USAG-RC Theater, July 24, to increase their knowledge of Army regulations and policies considered critical by Army leadership. The training, which is held twice a year, is mandatory for all Soldiers of both units and featured briefings on subjects including equal opportunity, human trafficking and prostitution, government travel cards, and the 2nd Infantry Division history and ethics. Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, USAG-Casey garrison commander, presented opening remarks and said Soldiers should understand

doing the right thing is common sense. “Today we will talk about safety, something which is common practice,” Meisler said. “Unfortunately, common sense is often not common practice, think before you act; think about what you are doing. If you are thinking about heading outside the front gate, take a battle buddy, don’t go alone.” Meisler urged Soldiers to drive safely, hydrate during warm weather and display situational awareness and sensitivity to the host nation of Korea. Command Sgt Maj. Earlene Lavender, USAG-RC, briefed Soldiers on taking responsibility and doing the right thing instead of getting into trouble in Korea and facing an extended stay. “Remember the voice in your head telling you no? Listen to it,” Lavender said. “If you

have to look behind your shoulder or think about something, don’t do it. We are in Korea to train for war. This is why we have training today.” Lt. Gen. Joseph Fil, Eighth Army commander said during an introductory video, the theme for this installment of New Horizons is the United States and Korea, united for freedom. “Every New Horizons day is important to me and it should be to you,” Fil said. “Don’t let this opportunity slip away. Cultural awareness pays great dividends on and off duty and as we were united with Korea from 1950-53, we remain united today.” Soldiers’ watched two videos, the first ‘This is Korea,’ which explained facts and details about Korean culture, history, and customs, followed by a documentary about the history of North Korea. “Here in Korea we face a real enemy,” Fil said of North Korea. “The opportunities for war fighting training in Korea are unsurpassed and we must always be ready

USAG-RC • PAGE 7 www.imcom.korea.army.mil to fight tonight. When the fight ends, it will be on our terms.” Master Sgt. Samuel Ramos, USAG-RC Human Resources, then lectured about the basics of EO, and described the complaint process and how it applies to the Army. “There is one mission you always have, and you have to make it happen,” Ramos said. “Everywhere you go in the Army, every company will have their own policies as directed from the commander on down, and they apply on and off post; on and off duty.” Ramos said a Soldier can be charged with an offence during time off, whether playing golf or visiting Jeju Island, adding a Soldier is on duty 24 hours a day. “All you need to remember is Army Regulation 600-20, which tells you everything you need to know about EO and Prevention of Sexual Harassment,” Ramos said. Fil said the Army must create a culture of awareness, New Horizons is the beginning.

Orphanage invites 304th ITSB to building dedication ceremony

Lt. Col. Alfred Francis, commander 304th ITSB, Chaplain Suk Kim, Soldiers and KATUSAs attend Children of the Myung-Jin orphanage perform a song and dance for members of the 304th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion during their visit to the orphanage July 15 to celebrate the orphanage’s new building named “Myung-Jin Dream Villa.” The orphanage staff recognized the efforts of the 304th ITSB and Commander Lt. Col. Alfred Francis and invited members of the 304th, along with Francis, to the grand opening of their new building. The 304th ITSB has a long established relationship with the orphanage since 2003. The 304th invites the orphanage children to Camp Stanley several times a year. — Courtesy Photo.

Volunteers ‘learn the ropes’ at USAG-Red Cloud by Spc. Alun Thomas USAG-RC Public Affairs USAG RED CLOUD—Current and future volunteers undertook mandatory Volunteer Orientation and Management Training, July 28, at the Education Center, in order to boost awareness of volunteer procedures and regulations. The training also was aimed at teaching volunteers how to apply online through the Volunteer Management Information System, and elect what branch they would volunteer to work. Joseph Gall, Installation Management Command-Korea volunteer manager, said the training is important for volunteers to know about various opportunities and organizational points of contact, and to

know their duties and responsibilities. “VMIS is essential, so volunteers know they can go online, register, and report their hours,” Gall said. “The training was recently made mandatory because volunteers pour their heart and soul into what they do, and they rarely take credit. We are trying to get volunteers more engaged so they can take credit, and have their actions recognized.” Gall said a lot of good volunteer work comes out of USAG-RC but the volunteers themselves are shy and do not receive the recognition they have earned. “For USAG-RC the training is required once people sign up to become a volunteer, and again with their particular unit of service,” Gall said. Charles Lyons, volunteer coordinator, Family Morale Welfare and Recreation,

presented the program and said the role of the Army Community Service is to enhance and promote volunteerism in the USAG-RC and USAG-Casey community. “If you are a volunteer you are defined as an unpaid person who performs services 16 hours a month or more,” Lyons said. “Volunteer supervisors should be aware of local nationals attempting to gain post passes by opting to perform volunteer work, but not showing up. Lyons said volunteers were once able to bypass the orientation class and still perform volunteer duties, something which has changed since the orientation became compulsory. “If you have anyone, from this day on, submitting hours, send them an e-mail and notify them to attend the orientation,” Lyons

said. “If they say no, then their hours will be held until they attend the orientation.” Lyons said it is important for the volunteer supervisor to keep volunteer records in a locked cabinet to maintain confidentiality, and ensure any volunteer working with children undergoes a background check. Lyons then ran the class through the online procedure, which volunteers must use in order to update their personal information and hours of work performed. Users can access the myarmylifetoo.com website and register to become a volunteer. They may also choose possible volunteer assignments in their region, and keep track of their hours. The classes will be held every month at USAG-RC and USAG-Casey.

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Expansion plan to ease parking crunch Officials to add 90 space in PX area by Sgt. Im Jin-min USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan drivers soon may not have to drive around a parking lot three or four times to grab a space as Garrison Public Works officials continue carrying out a plan to add more than 250 parking spaces on post. “It was deemed necessary to expand the number of parking spaces throughout Yongsan when we learned of the plan to increase the number of commandsponsored positions in Korea,” said Lee Young-i, Public Works engineering division chief. “There was already a shortage of parking spaces due to the number of authorized privately-owned vehicles.” Since last year, officials have continued to look for innovative ways to change extra space into productive parking spots. So far, 75 parking spaces have been added to South Post Chapel, South Post Visitor’s Center Gate and the new track field on South Post. By the end of August, the 250 new parking spaces in 10 different areas should be completed, Lee said. The plan targets the areas where community frequent the most, said Bryan Dorrough, construction inspection branch chief. “If you go to those areas, you will see that the lots are always full,” Dorrough said. “People either have to drive around in circles to try to find a parking space, or park in an unauthorized area.” Work is now underway in the Main Exchange area for two new parking lots, which will add nearly 70 new spaces.

Construction workers clear out the space across from Seoul American Elementary School to make way for 50 additional parking spaces. Work is expected to be finished before school starts Aug. 25. A one-way exit lane will be added along the perimeter fence behind the lot. — U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Choi Keun-woo

An additional parking lot for 25 spaces will be built near the mail and distribution center in Bldg. 1416. “The sites used to be bare grounds where old equipment and vehicles were stored,” said Cho Hyo-hwan, construction inspector. In addition, 24 spaces in front of the PX will be repaired and repainted. When completed, the area will have 93 paved parking spaces. O n S o u t h Po s t , t h e p a v i l i o n at Hammond Sports Field and the surrounding picnic area were leveled

three weeks ago to make way for 51 new spaces. A one-way exit lane along the perimeter fence will connect the parking lot to the street between Collier Field House and the soccer field. Besides new parking spaces, the project includes a plan to modify the current Seoul American Elementary School dropoff area and add another one on the X Corps Blvd. side of the school. “The number of students is expected to rise with the increase of commandsponsored positions, and we thought we should be prepared.” Cho said. “Our

Job fair to help fill critical CYS positions USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison officials are aggressively pursuing new employees to fill critical child care positions in Yongsan’s Child and Youth Services programs. To help ease the process of applying, a job fair is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 12 at the CYS Middle School Center, Bldg. 4215. CYS is looking to fill 14 part-time, entry-level positions, all with a starting salary of $9.58 per hour and a benefits package that includes medical care, paid training and a 401(k). These positions are open in the Child Development Center, School-Age Services, Middle School and Teen Program, and Youth Sports. These programs support more than 3,000 children. “We also are hiring for eight Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant vacancies,” said Dr. Roxanne Chancellor, USAG-Yongsan CYS coordinator. “Those can be filled during the job fair if the individuals have the right experience and education.” The positions would range from 21-39 hours per week. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, be a high school graduate, and must read, speak and write English. Applicants who are offered positions must also pass a health assessment and a criminal background check.

Civilian personnel officials will give preference to military spouses and family members of U.S. military and civilian employees. The job fair is designed to be a “one-stop” shop for applicants, cutting down to one or two weeks a process that normally can take up to two months, Chancellor said. Representatives from the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and the Employment Readiness Program will be on-site to help applicants with resumes and paperwork. During the last CYS job fair in January, some positions were offered to applicants within a few days, and many were able to start work within two weeks, Chancellor said. Working with CYS can bring educational benefits, as well. CYS employees get pay raises associated with training completion and employees at the Child Development Center and School-Age Services programs can work to earn nationally recognized credentials in those age groups, Chancellor said. What to bring to the job fair: n  Copy of sponsor’s orders n  Identification card n  Passport n  College transcripts (if available) n  SF-50 or DS Form 3434 (if prior government employee) For more details, call 738-2311.

goal is to finish the drop-off zones before school starts.” There may be some disruption of traffic along that lane of the road, “but we expect it to be minimal and be over” before school starts, Dorrough said. Some delays may occur due to rains, Dorrough said, but once completed, the additional space will help alleviate some of the parking strain. “This will be a welcome relief for all drivers on Yongsan,” he said. “Some of the newcomers will fully benefit from these improvements.”

School bus riders must renew pass photos Bus passes ready after Aug. 13 USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — School bus passes for children who have already registered will be available for pick-up after Aug. 13. Returning students who have not yet renewed their passes must do so before school starts, said Ken Bakameyer, DODDS transportation specialist. “Each year, bus riders must renew their photos for their passes,” Bakameyer said. “We have a pretty good percentage that has not yet come in, and we invite them to stop by as soon as possible to renew their passes.” To help parents avoid long lines at the DODDS School Bus Transportation Office, officials have arranged two special pick-up events: n Hannam Commissary, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 15 (for Hannam Village residents only) n Main Exchange, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 16 To register a new student for a bus pass or to renew a pass, students must visit the school bus transportation office in Bldg. 4106. For information, call 738-5032.

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News & Notes Family, Civilian Newcomer Briefings Family Members and Civilian Employees newly arrived must attend two days of inprocessing orientation at the Yongsan Readiness Center in Bldg. 4034 next to the Dragon Hill Lodge. The briefings cover available family and community programs, ration card process and procedures, and Korean culture, including a trip to the Korean War Museum adjacent to Yongsan Main Post. The dates for August are 12-13, 18-19, 22 and 25, and 28-29. For information, call 725-6067. USO Tours

n  Seoul City Tour, Aug. 10 and 30: One

of the USO’s most fun outings, this tour includes a 60-minute cruise on the Han River, dinner at a Korean restaurant, and a trip to the Seoul Tower. Departs at 3:30 p.m. and return approximately 9 p.m. Cost is $51 for military and $57 for civilians. n  Dinner and JUMP Show, Aug. 15: Experience a typical Korean meal before attending the comic martial arts show “Jump.” The cost is $51 for military and $57 for civilians. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Expected return approximately 10:30 p.m. For information on any USO tour, call 724-7781 or 7003. USAG-Yongsan Employee Forum U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Command er Col. Dave Hall will host the USAGYongsan Employee Information Forum 1-4 p.m. Aug. 11 at Balboni Theater. At this “town hall” style forum, Officials will recognize top performers and will discuss items of interest to Garrison employees. 10K Road Race Aug. 16 A 10K Road Race starts at 8 a.m. Aug. 16 at Collier Field House. For information, call 738-8608. For information, call 7388608. Free Bowling Clinic A free bowling clinic for youth ages 7 and older is Saturday and Aug. 16 at Yongsan Lanes. This program runs from 10-11:30 a.m. and teaches basic skills and techniques. For information, call 738-7938. Tricare International ‘SOS’ For urgent or emergent medical or dental care for active-duty military while on temporary duty or on vacation, call the following numbers: toll-free from Korea, 007-986-517-342; toll-free from Japan, 005-316-50292. For information, call tollfree 007-986-517-342. Water Rafting Tour Aug. 23 Moyer Community Activities Center has a water rafting tour Aug. 23 to NelinchonKangwondo Injae, famous for river rafting. The cost is $15 for transportation and a 25,000 Won boat fee. Sign up before Aug. 21. For information, call 723-3291. Claims Against John M. Wood Estate Anyone who may have a claim against the estate of John M. Wood, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Music and Theater Branch, please contact the appointed summary court martial officer, Tim Higgs, at 736-7081 or 010-7139-5175. Wood died July 23. For a complete list of community information news and notes, visit the USAG-Yongsan official Web site at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil

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3 USAG-Yongsan Korean employees earn financial professional certification related, I wanted to learn more about budgeting,” she said. “But to learn all that in English was so difficult.” The CDFM program is offered through the American Society YONGSAN GARRISON — Kim Kyong-yim doesn’t surround of Military Comptrollers. Similar to other professional certification herself with awards and plaques. Inherent to her Korean culture, she programs, CDFM candidates must have a number of years of experience and other prerequisites before enrolling. Though downplays her accomplishments. But a four-letter acronym – CDFM – will always appear on her manpower and management topics are addressed in the training, the majority of the material is related to financial management, budget signature block, and she is quite proud of that. That stands for Certified Defense Financial Manager, a professional and accounting. “One of the difficult certification telling others the challenges in RM is that about 85 owner has mastered a high level percent of what we do is budget of proficiency in resource and and related to appropriations financial management. law, written in precise terms and Kim and her co-workers Yi very difficult to understand,” Haeng-sim and Yo Chin-ho Outten explained. “This means are analysts in the U.S. Army they really understand those Garrison-Yongsan Directorate of details and can apply them to Resource Management who this how they do their jobs.” summer earned the certification He said he was “extremely after completing months of proud” of Yi, because she had study, on-the-job-training and no prior budget experience. passing three comprehensive “She had a lot of homework exams. time to pass these modules.” They are among 94 resource Yo has worked as a budget management professionals (From left) Yi Haeng-sim, Kim Kyong-yim and Yo Chin-ho work at the USAGKorea-wide who have earned the Yongsan Directorate of Resource Management and recently earned Certified analyst ¬-for four years. Even certification to date, according Defense Financial Manager certification. — U.S. Army Photo By Kenneth Fidler though he handles budget issues daily, the program was an eyeto the American Society of opener for him. “Through the study for this certification, I found Military Comptrollers Korea Chapter. “CDFM is a significant, distinguished award,” said Ron Outten, some logic in the system.” He is now moving forward to obtain another certification called interim RM director. “But to do so in a second language is even the Certified Government Financial Manager. more impressive.” All three point to their RM mentor, Pang Kyong-son. They call her Kim said that was probably the hardest part. “I felt like a survivor the “pioneer” because she earned her CDFM two years ago, the first after finishing the last exam,” she said. She was “nervous” when she first saw the 3-inch binder containing Korean employee to do so in USAG-Yongsan-RM, Outten said. “When I was assigned to RM last year, Ms Pang encouraged me the basic study material that supports on-the-job training and into take this program,” Kim said. “She said it is the ‘Ph.D.’ for us. She residence workshops. “Everything is in English, our second language, and very difficult has encouraged many Koreans to do this.” Outten said because they completed the program in their second to understand,” Kim said. “But one thing that we all have now is that we can see the whole resource management picture, and that is language, he believes they are all role models for other garrisons to emulate. “Koreans are very proud people. They don’t like to display very important.” Yi is a full-time manpower analyst and wanted to learn more about or advocate their accomplishments and don’t show off how good they really are. So this is not just that they are more of a value to their the budget world. She started the program a year ago. “Because manpower, management and budget are so closely organization, they are a true asset wherever they go.” by Kenneth Fidler USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

Shuttle bus service to revert to regular schedule USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Shuttle bus service will return to normal operating schedule beginning Aug. 11. The schedule is: n  Every half-hour at all stops on weekdays and weekends n  Floater buses will run weekdays 7-8 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m. Shuttle buses have been running every 15 minutes since June when the Army and Air Force Exchange Service terminated the taxi service contract for default. From March-June, taxi drivers under that contract went on strike frequently. Garrison officials stepped up shuttle bus services to supplement on-post transportation needs, said Lydia Grohmann, Garrison logistics director. With 100 taxis from another company now operating on Yongsan and school starting soon, “we have to scale back because assets just won’t be available,” Grohmann said. “But we are still going to run the floater buses as often as we can as long as we have the buses available.”

Soldiers board the Post Run shuttle bus, which currently runs every 15 minutes from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Starting Aug. 11, the shuttle bus will return to its regular 30-minute interval schedule. — U.S.

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Bodybuilder forms fitness partnership with local college Good Neighbor outreach enhances understanding By Kenneth Fidler USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Tracey Briggs never figured bodybuilding would help bring two cultures closer together. But when Briggs won the Yongsan Bodybuilding Competition in October 2007, Professor Chung “Jade” Yeon Ok took note. Chung is dean of the Department of Fitness and Health Management at Tongwon College just southeast of Seoul in the Gyeonggi Province. Tongwon College had provided a dance team as entertainment at the competition. “Later that month, I met Jade, who has supported our military community as a coordinator for the Collier Field House aerobic program for many years,” said Briggs, personal fitness trainer at Collier.

A new partnership and a Good Neighbor alliance formed. Since then, Briggs has shared her passion for fitness with Tongwon College students. “Jade invited me to judge and guest pose at the 2007 Tongwon College Bodybuilding Competition last November,” Briggs said. “It was the first time I had ever been presented with this type of request. I was so honored, and that was the beginning of my wonderful friendship with Jade and my unique bond with Tongwon College.” Chung has managed Collier’s aerobics program for 15 years and frequently saw Briggs training at the gym. Briggs is also a certified American Fitness and Aerobics Association personal trainer, “which gives her a lot of credibility,” Chung said. “I thought that the knowledge and experience in the field of bodybuilding would be a great asset

Briggs (center) stands with students from Tongwon College after presenting a lecture on fitness and bodybuilding . — Courtesy photo

USAG-Y • PAGE 11 http://yongsan.korea.army.mil to my students,” Chung said. “Our department is the only department on the peninsula that aims to produce professional fitness trainers.” Chung invited Briggs back to the college to teach a four-hour class to about 30 of Chung’s students June 28. “I realized it was a Tracey Briggs wonderful opportunity to bring my passion for fitness to students studying in the discipline of health management,” Briggs said. Through a translator, Briggs lectured on personal training and how to cultivate a productive relationship with a client. “The students asked many questions on the cultural differences in the ideology of personal training and also specific questions on case study programming examples,” Briggs explained. “Many of the students stated that they never realized that being an independent trainer required layer upon layer of client support that goes way beyond what most witness as simply one hour with a client in the gym.” Briggs created her own program, personalized for each of her 60 clients. She explained to the students the comprehensive work involved in preparing a client for a serious fitness training regimen, from health and diet assessments to weight training technique. “The students were under the impression that all bodybuilders use steroids,” Briggs said. “For a female who has a stature like mine, they thought there might be something going on supplementally.” That gave Briggs the chance to explain how she is a member of the International Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, whose members adhere to a drug-free pledge and are tested at each show. Chung added, “Our students are educated in personal health management, and thus hold a negative view on taking such enhancement drugs.” Chung said Briggs’ presentation was “very positive” and the college invited Briggs back to judge in the Tongwon Bodybuilding Competition this fall. “The lecture was enlightening,” Chung recalled. “In fact, I’m confident that most younger men and women are interested in bodybuilding to a certain extent. Who doesn’t want a good body nowadays?”

Yongsan remembers FMWR theater branch director ‘Quiet, competent professional who touched the hearts of so many’

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — The Yongsan community mourned John M. Wood III during a memorial service Memorial Chapel Aug. 4. Wood, director of U.S. Army GarrisonYongsan Music and Theatre Branch since 1998, died July 23 after a sudden illness and subsequent heart failure. “John Wood was a quiet, competent professional who touched the hearts of so many,” USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall told those who gathered at the service. “He was one of the most selfless people I have ever known. He made a significant difference in this community, and left his mark in this world. My family and I are so very proud to have known him as a co-worker and a friend, and this garrison will always remember him as one

of our finest.” Wood was born July 18, 1950, in Campbellsville, Ky. He is survived by three cousins and two aunts. Performing arts was in Wood’s blood. As a young boy, his mother, an accomplished artist, would read poetry to him. As soon as he learned to read, he continued reading poetry with a passion. He was active in theater in high school and took that passion to college, earning a degree in theater from Southern Illinois University, in 1974. Wood then joined the Army and was stationed at U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan until 1977, worked in the same program he eventually came back to manage. Wood left the Army to perform in a touring theater group in southern Kentucky before joining the Fort Knox community theater where he served for 17 years.

Anthony Gray speaks at the memorial service for John M. Wood, pictured in foreground. Gray was a longtime friend of Wood. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi Wood served one year in Bosnia, 19961997, then took an assignment back to Yongsan. Yongsan officials said memorial

contributions in Wood’s name can be made by donating your time, talents and support to the local community theater program.

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Supervisors, review leave schedules with your staff. Ensure your Servicemembers and employees do not get into a “use-or-lose” leave situation. This can be accomplished by coordinating vacation schedules and plugging them into a master plan. Plan your vacation well. Have fun and relax. Don’t schedule too many activities or have an agenda so tight it causes you to stress out. Remember, the purpose of a vacation is to unwind. Asia offers many spectacular sights and vacation opportunities, so you don’t have to travel far if you don’t want to. There is a lot to do and see right here in Korea. Visit our community activity centers or the USO for tour and travel information. I want you to come back refreshed and ready to continue the mission, but most importantly I want you to come back safe. Have a great vacation!

Busan’s Haeundae Beach set a record with 1 million visitors Saturday and 900,000 visitors Sunday. As travelers begin to return to Seoul this weekend, be extra careful on the road. — Courtesy photo by Keegan Plaston

Fire officials emphasize ‘tent city’ safety rules during Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise Fire Department officials advise units deploying for maneuvers and field training exercises to appoint a fire safety officer. This individual will ensure all Soldiers are aware of the safe use of surge protectors, extension cords, lighting, heating, cooking, fire reporting, and other safety issues as necessary, said John Deregownski, fire department’s technical services chief. Following are important fire safety advisories while staying in Tent City: n  2 smoke detectors in all tents used for sleeping n  2, 10-pound ABC extinguishers in each tent

n  Non-combustible butt cans will be provided in bivouac areas (smoking is not permitted inside tents) n  Notify others how to activate the fire alarm and exit promptly; follow the “ Get Out-Stay Out” rule. n  Don’t have any open flame source in or around their tents n  Fire reporting numbers are posted in all tents n  All source of ignitable materials must have 18 inches clearance to any wall of tents For emergencies, call 711 or 911. From a commercial line or cell phone, dial 0505-738-0117.

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Become an Army Inspector General The Eighth United States Army Inspector General has immediate openings for officers and NCOs wanting to become Inspector Generals. Vacancies are available for majors,

NEWS branch–qualified captains, E-8s and E-7s. Positions can be up to two years with command sponsorship. Point of contact is Lt. Col. Ed Hogan at 7256739 or Col. Mahoney at 723-4006. e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

The Army’s Funded Legal Education Program is accepting applications The Office of The Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program. Under this program, the Army projects sending up to 25 active–duty commissioned officers to law school at government expense if funding permits. Selected officers will attend law school beginning the Fall of 2009 and will remain on active duty while attending law school. Interested officers should review Chapter 14, AR 27-1 (The Judge Advocate General’s Funded Legal Education Program) to determine their eligibility. This program is open to commissioned officers in the rank of second lieutenant through captain. Applicants must have at least two but not more than six years of total active Federal service at the time legal training begins. Eligibility is governed by statute (10 U.S.C. 2004) and is non-waivable.

Eligible officers interested in applying should immediately register for the earliest offering of the Law School Admission Test. Applicants must send their request through command channels, to include the officer’s branch manager at AHRC, with a copy furnished to the Office of The Judge Advocate General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Ms. Yvonne Caron10th Floor), 1777 North Kent Street, Rosslyn, VA 22209-2194, to be received before Nov. 1. Interested officers in Area I should contact the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 2nd Infantry Division at DSN 732-8796. Interested officers in Areas II and III should contact the Office of the Judge Advocate, UNC/USFK/EUSA at DSN 723-6353. Interested officers in Area IV should contact the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) at DSN 768-7258.

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‘Less is more’ Commissaries worldwide stocking 2X, 3X concentrated products for sale by Lynda Valentine Defense Commissary Agency The Defense Commissary Agency is currently stocking more than 20 2X concentrated products at commissaries worldwide, and has six 3X products on its shelves. These “double” and “triple” concentrated products are more powerful than their unconcentrated counterparts and are userand environment-friendly. They help save millions of gallons of water that would have otherwise been added to the product and come in smaller packages, which makes them less expensive to transport because more product fits into a single truck. 2X and 3X products also use less plastic per product than unconcentrated formulas, so they reduce the amount of trash produced annually by consumers. The only downside to these concentrated products is “selfrestraint,” said Bill Wood, DeCA’s category manager for nonperishable grocery items. Wood said 2X and 3X items are formulated to give users the same cleaning results using less product; however, according to many websites and blogs, consumers are finding it difficult to pour half the product they normally use. Often, product caps on 2X and 3X

products are much larger than the amount of liquid required, which leads consumers to use more than is necessary for optimum results, Wood said. “In addition, many say they can’t get used to pouring out half as much because it just doesn’t feel ‘right.’” To break the habit and get the most out of a concentrated product, consider using a household measuring device, such

2X and 3X items are formulated to give users the same cleaning results using less product. Bill Wood, DeCA

as a measuring spoon or cup instead of the caps that come with the products. By figuring out the “recommended” amount and then using a measuring device equal in size to the amount needed, Wood says consumers will use only what they need and not overfill. Customers can find these and more environment-friendly products at their local commissary.

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Bringing more families

to Korea by Elizabeth M. Lorge

Gen. B.B. Bell, former U.S. Forces Korea commander, doubled the Army’s number of command-sponsored positions allowed for Soldiers who want to bring their families to Korea rather than face a long separation while serving on the peninsula. The current number of command-sponsored positions is 3,000, with the goal of making this option available to every Servicemember regardless of rank. “Our hope is that it will become a threeyear assignment just like Germany or Italy,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Wizenreid, 8th U.S. Army’s chief enlisted advisor. “Our hope is that Soldiers would get orders that say ‘Bring your family.’” Because of a historical lack of such family support programs as adequate housing, medical care, education and after-school activities, USFK has limited the number of command-sponsored slots peninsula-wide. Some areas, like Camp Casey and the rest of what is known as Area One in the north of the country, can’t support any families. The few command-sponsored families 2nd Inf. Div. has are at Yongsan, in Seoul. But all of Area One and Yongsan are scheduled to close in 2012, and in preparation for more families and the U.S. move south, the Army is building new housing, schools, and childcare and recreation facilities at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, about an hour south of Seoul, which will be the center of all Army activity in Korea. Both the child-development center and the school at Humphreys are rapidly expanding and offer the newest facilities in Korea. Right now, Humphreys’ elementary

school can accommodate 255 students; after adding 7th and 8th grade classes in 2009, it will be able to accommodate about 350, and new schools are planned. The new CDC is only partially full now and can accommodate about 300 children. Humphreys also has a “Splish ‘N Splash” water park with different water slides that as many as 500 people visit at once in the summer, and a miniature golf course. Many of the units will have their own, smaller gyms in addition to the “Super Gym,” which, when completed, will be one of the largest in the Army, with more than 100,000 square feet. Yongsan, although slated for closure, will have its schools’ capacity increased by 500. The 121st Combat Support Hospital there has also recently been redone and expanded to provide as much medical support as possible to families, but sheer volume necessitates many referrals to Korean doctors via TRICARE. Sgt. Delaina Lynn Fletcher, who married Spc. Lonnie Fletcher while in Korea and recently had a baby, said she’s taken advantage of a number of classes in childbirth and parenting offered by Army Community Services in Seoul. The assignment, she said, is very family friendly. She and her husband don’t have jobs that require a lot of time in the field, so they can focus on each other and their baby. “In fact, the whole country is perfect for families,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Whitaker, director of Yongsan’s Good Neighbor Program. “I have four daughters, and they have Korean friends,” he said. “Seoul is one of the largest cities in the world, but when they go out with their friends, I don’t need to worry. I know my kids are safe. People look out for children.” The lack of sponsorship hasn’t stopped

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families from coming on their own. The 2nd Inf. Div. alone has about 900 noncommandsponsored families. Many Soldiers may return from a deployment, be assigned to Korea for a year, only to return to the States and a unit that’s about to deploy again. Many families don’t want to spend that much time apart. Like many spouses, Dyeisha Henry, a wife at Camp Casey, discovered that the 13-hour time difference and approximately 7,000 miles between Korea and the States was just too much. She recently joined her husband at their own expense. “We were separated a year. They sent him over here, and it was hard moving back and forth,” she said. “I’d just had a child. It’s too far a distance to maintain a marriage and raise a child. I decided to pack up everything and move here.” Although leaders are concerned about the additional strain these families are placing on Army resources in Korea, especially in terms of medical support, they say they would never deny any Army family access to assistance, to morale, welfare and recreation programs, or to the post exchange or commissary. “We’re never going to do that,” said Wizenreid. “My commander would never allow that to happen.” More command-sponsored slots, he said, will help the Army allocate more resources. One thing noncommand-sponsored Soldiers and their families don’t have access to is on-post housing, which is in short supply for accompanied Soldiers as well. Installation housing offices can help Soldiers find off-post housing. Soldiers’ housing allowances are also based on where their families are located, so even noncommandsponsored families in Korea receive the higher outside-the-continental-United States rate. All new spouses at 2nd Inf. Div. installations are required to attend a newcomer’s orientation at which they find out about available programs, including

the Pear Blossom Cottage, unique to Area One. Founded at Camp Casey in 1989, the cottage gives noncommand-sponsored spouses a place to relax and socialize and where their children can play. It even comes equipped with kitchen and laundry facilities. “The cottage also allows non-American spouses to experience an American-style environment,” said Denise James, Camp Red Cloud’s morale, welfare and recreation director. Because many of the spouses are either Korean or from a third country, Family Advocacy Program staffers offer classes at the cottage on visa applications, employment and managing finances in the States. Marriage, parenting and cooking classes are also offered at the Red Cloud location. CRC cottage manager Natalia Levtchenko said she sees an average of 200 people a month. She holds baby showers, birthday parties and farewells for the wives who visit the cottage. There are also activities and outings that resonate well with spouses. “You can come here and meet other Army wives and let the kids mingle with other American kids, and it’s better than being stuck in the house all the time,” Henry said. “It’s a great opportunity. They have all types of trips that the wives and kids can go on during the day.” Some officials credit families like the Henrys with paving the way for more command-sponsored slots. Soldiers are “pushing us to push change. It’s really kind of exciting to watch,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, the 2nd Inf. Div.’s senior enlisted advisor. Soldiers “can pat themselves on the back and know that by bringing Family members over here they’re helping to make things right for those who follow in their footsteps,” he said. Those additional accompanied slots and family programs, Soldiers said, are a huge boost to morale.

Aug. 8-14

Today Casey 730-7354 Henry 768-7724 Humphreys 753-7716 Hovey 730-5412 Kunsan 782-4987 Osan 784-4930 Red Cloud 732-6620 Stanley 732-5565

Wednesday

Thursday

Monday

Tuesday

The Strangers (R) 8:30 p.m Zohan (PG13) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers (R) 7:30 p.m. The Happening (R) 7 p.m

The Happening (R) 7:30 p.m

Zohan (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Deception (R) 7:30 p.m.

No Show

No Show

No Show

Step Brothers (PG13) 9 p.m

Step Brothers (PG13) 9 p.m

Deception (R) 9 p.m

Deception (R) 9 p.m

Leatherheads (PG13) 9 p.m.

Leatherheads (PG13) 9 p.m.

Iron Man (PG13) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers (R) 7 p.m.

Get Smart (PG13 ) 7 p.m

Indiana Jones (PG13) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers (PG13) 7 p.m

Sex in the City (R) 7 p.m

Zohan (PG13) 7 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Center of the Earth (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

No Show

No Show

Hancock (PG13) 9:30 p.m.

Hancock (PG13) 9:30 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 7 p.m.

Zohan (PG13) 7 p.m

The Happening (R) 9 p.m

Indiana Jones (PG13) 7 p.m.

The Happening (R) 7 p.m

Swing Vote (PG13) 7 p.m. Dark Knight (PG13) 7 p.m

Indiana Jones (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

The Happening (R) 9 p.m

What happens in Vegas (PG13) 9 p.m.

Dark Knight (PG13) 9 p.m

Deception (R) 7 p.m.

No Show

Swing Vote (PG13) 7 p.m.

Street Kings (R) 7 p.m. Zohan (PG13) 7 p.m.

Saturday

Iron Man (PG13) 8:30 p.m Dark Knight (PG13) 7 p.m.

The Happening (R) 8:30 p.m Dark Knight (PG13) 7 p.m.

Step Brothers (PG13) 9 p.m

Sunday

No Show

Yongsan I

Swing Vote (PG13) 8 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 8 p.m.

Swing Vote (PG13) 8 p.m.

The Happening (R) 7 p.m

The Happening (R) 7 p.m

Zohan (PG13) 7 p.m.

Yongsan II

Baby Mama (PG13) 6:30 p.m.

Baby Mama (PG13) 6:30 p.m.

Baby Mama (PG13) 6:30 p.m.

Indiana Jones (PG13) 6 p.m.

Indiana Jones (PG13) 6 p.m.

Made of Honor (PG13) 6 p.m.

Yongsan III 738-7389

Veggie Tales (G) 6:30 p.m.

Veggie Tales (G) 6:30 p.m.

Penelope (PG) 6:30 p.m.

Roscoe Jenkins (PG13) 6 p.m.

Roscoe Jenkins (PG13) 6 p.m.

Penelope (PG) 6:30 p.m.

The Happening (R) 6 p.m. Zohan (PG13) 7 p.m Swing Vote (PG13) 7 p.m.

Made of Honor (PG13) 6 p.m. Alvin and Chipmunks (PG) 6:30

CHAPLAIN

AUGUST 8, 2008 Area II Worship Schedule Catholic Mass Sunday Saturday Mon/Thur/Fri Tues/Wed 1st Sat.

1130 1700 1700 1205 1205 0900

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

Jewish Friday

1900

Memorial Chapel

Distinctive Faith Group Services Episcopal Sunday 1000 UPCI Sunday 1300 SDA Saturday 0930 Collective Protestant Sunday 0800 0930 0930 1000 1000 1030 1100 1200 KATUSA Thursday 1830 KCFA 3rd Tues. 1145

Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel 121 Hospital Chapel Memorial Chapel (Weekly Communion) 121 Hospital Chapel Hannam Village Chapel (Korean) SAHS Auditorium Multi Purpose Training Facility (Relying On Christ In Korea) K-16 Chapel Hannam Village Chapel SAHS Auditorium (Gospel) Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel

Church of Jesus Latter-Day Saints & Church of Christ information call 738-3011. Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary (USAG-Y Installation CH): [email protected] or DSN 738-3009 Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose (Dep USAG-Y CH): [email protected] or DSN 738-4043 Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr. (Family Life CH): [email protected] or DSN 736-3018

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5 things you should never say to your spouse or partner by Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora USAG-Y/Area II Family Life Chaplain In our daily lives, we are trained to fix or “troubleshoot” life around us. From cars and bikes to computers and the kitchen sink, our sights are geared to find problems – and then to “fix ‘em.” But life doesn’t stop there. To our peril, we tend to apply this skill set toward our personal relationships. For example, “If only my husband, wife, son, daughter, boss, boss’ husband or wife…were this way or that, then life would definitely be better for us (really me!).” But only infrequently, however, are we willing to examine our own behaviors in ways that make life better for others. (Without realizing it, bettering the life of another can directly contribute to our own sense of well being and enjoyment of life!) Consider the following points: Then go home, practice them, then —and only then—see if life doesn’t improve in functionally becoming “doers of the word” (James 1:22, NKJV). 1. When you say, “We can’t afford it…” What your spouse hears: I don’t care about the things that are important to you. Consider this: Taking time to hear out another’s plans is the first step in winning that person’s allegiance and loyalty – in essence, their heart. Sometimes people simply want to know if you care enough to listen to their ideas without getting shot down in the process. 2. When you say, “You think your day was bad …” What your spouse hears: Enough about you, let’s talk about me. Consider this: There’s nothing worse than losing a battle buddy in combat or loved ones in accidents, or of natural causes. But to shoot down another person’s interpretation of a “bad day” just because

yours was presumably worse does not diminish the reality of another’s life for that day. But to care in an understanding way will pave the path straight to that person’s heart. 3. When you say, “You’re overreacting…” What your spouse hears: Your feelings aren’t important to me. Consider this: If you heard this statement in reverse, would you appreciate it? Of course not. Nobody likes to get shut down and diminished in their feelings. Taking time to acknowledge another point of view will earn you big money in response to your concerns. 4. When you say, “Why can’t you be more like soand-so’s spouse?” What your spouse hears: My friend’s spouse is better than you. Consider this: Who likes to be compared to another? It is a huge put down and basically says “you’re hosed” and will never be better than who you are. Think about it: There’s always someone “better” but never just like you. You were never intended to be anyone other than yourself!

5. When you say, “I’m sorry, but …” What your spouse hears: I’m not really sorry.

Consider this: You’ve no doubt heard of the Yabbuts and the Nobuts? But the Sorrybutts are of the worst kind and most insincere of so-called apology categories. Nobody likes to be told that it’s their “misperception” of the issue that keeps them from not getting an apology from (you?) as offender. “If only you would get your act together, then you would stop your whining.” In short, nobody likes false humility. Chaplain Leo Mora, MDiv., MS, MFT, is a highly-trained pastoral counselor, who specializes in marriage and family counseling and therapy. He is Clinical Director of the Chaplain Family Life Center (Bldg. 5213, South Post) and may be seen by appointment only at DSN 736-3065, 3018.

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FEATURE

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Shincheon A relaxing place for Daegu community

Riverfront popular site for Daegu community to beat the summer heat and for Soldiers conducting unit physical training by Jang Jin-young USAG Daegu Public Affairs DAEGU – There is a place not only for Daegu citizens, but also for USAG-Daegu community to escape from extremely hot weather of summer. Shincheon River is a place where people can cool down. Separating Dong-gu and Suseong-gu, Shincheon River has run through Daegu for more than 5000 years, and provides a relaxing place for Daegu residents. Along the riverside, a wide lawn spreads out where trees and flowers grow, creating a green space for the citizens. Within the terrace land on the river are various facilities including a promenade, benches and street lamps, bicycle safety-education center for children, and sports facilities for basketball and gate ball. Daegu stocked the river with carp and there are wild geese, snowy herons and other kinds of wild birds. These make the river a good place for children’s education. It is also a good place for family picnic. Sincheon is not just for Daegu citizens, but is also a place for Soldiers. Some units, including USAG-Daegu and Combat Support Coordination Team 2 often conduct physical training along the riverside in the morning. U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Na Kyung-chul

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Yongsan, Casey win Korea-wide tourneys by Mike Mooney USAG-Humphreys MWR

of their four victories. “Obviously, we were hoping for a repeat in the Men’s The Osan curse is finally over Tournament,” admitted Area for the Yongsan Men’s Softball III Sports and Post-Level League team. But it didn’t quietly sneak & Tournament Director Lonnie away as it took an “if game” Herring. “Especially this was the before the big Mustang bats were swan song for Coach Marcus stilled and Yongsan captured Lux, who has spent the past the Korea-wide Post-Level years building Humphreys Men’s Championship here this into a league power. We were weekend. hoping to give him another Big bats were not the story championship as a send-off, but in the Women’s finals, as Camp we came up a little short.” Casey played stellar defense and Forced into the extra game got all the offense it needed in by Osan’s big bats, Yongsan the first inning of the finals as the Humphreys Scott Proffitt is out at second in action against Daegu in wasted little time in establishing Lady Warriors nipped Osan 2-1 this past weekend’s Men’s and Women’s Post-Level Softball Tourna- domination in the finals by to win the Lady’s title. ments at USAG-Humphreys. Proffitt’s Bulldogs beat Daegu twice in the sending 12 men to the plate Yongsan was winless against tournament, but fell to both Yongsan and Osan to finish third. Yongsan and scoring eight runs in the Osan in the regular men’s season, captured the Men’s title, while Casey won the Women’s crown. —U.S. top of the first. Yongsan added dropping four out of four. But Army Photo By Mike Mooney three in the second and then put Yongsan solved the Mustang the game on ice with 14 in the puzzle twice in the season-ending third to end the contest early tournament – 16-12 in the Winner’s Bracket Finals and again in on the mercy rule. the “If ” game, 25-4. In the Women’s final, Osan scored one in the top of the first, Osan had forced the extra game by topping Yongsan 22-15 in with the Lady Warriors pushing across two in the bottom of the the finals. The Mustangs bombed defending Post-Level Champion frame. Neither team scored again, although the Lady Mustangs Humphreys, 20-4, to force the rematch with Yongsan. threatened in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh innings. Osan finished second and host Humphreys third in both the Ironically, the Lady Warriors only had one base runner after Men’s and Women’s tournaments, which were played on the artificial the opening inning, but never allowed Osan to get a runner past Field Turf of Soldier Field. The Mustangs scored more than a second base to match their regular-season title with the tournament hundred runs in their six games, scoring 20 or more runs in each crown.

Seoul Baseball Club first foreign team in Korean Little League Baseball Federation by Kenneth Fidler USAG-Y Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON – Alex Gransback predicted his future when he was 10. As he watched the 2005 Little League World Series on television, a list of past years’ winners showed Korea’s team as a two-time champ. At the time, he knew he was moving to Korea. He told his parents, “I want to play on a Korean little league team!” Just days after moving here in 2006, he did just that, joining the local Yongsan District little league team. Now two years later, Alex’s friends and other U.S. military little leaguers here could get a shot to play on Korea’s national team. They are players on the Seoul Baseball Club, the first foreign little league team to SBC player Nathan Simpson runs to first during a Seoul Baseball Club little league game June 8 at the Chungjang Stadium in Seoul. Coach Russell Bruce stands at first base. — Courtesy Photo by Antonio Flores

be a member of the Korean Little League Baseball Federation. Less than a year old, the club gives children 9-15 a chance the play competitive baseball year-round. “Baseball is a great sport,” said Sgt. 1st Class Russell Bruce, 2nd Infantry Division Support liaison officer. “I just thought it would be great to have a year-round program where we can teach kids how to truly play the game.” Bruce started building the club in October 2007 with the help of Sgt. 1st Class Dave Olson, 8th U.S. Army G-4 Transportation, and Lt. Col. Steve Gransback, currently attending senior service school at the Korean National Defense University. Bruce’s son previously played with Alex on the Yongsan District team. Bruce and Olson are SBC’s coaches and Gransback is

the club president. “Since last year, we played Korean teams, and after awhile we thought we were good enough to compete,” Olson said. And after their first tournament, they were good enough to join the Korean Little League Baseball Federation, which has more than 60 member teams around Korea. The club hosted the ROK-U.S. Friendship Baseball Tournament June 1 on Yongsan Garrison, bringing together more than 140 players, parents and coaches and federation officials. “Besides advancing our great sport, we had a great exchange for the Good Neighbor Program,” Gransback said. The federation chairman, Han Youngkwan, took note of SBC’s skill during the tournament. “I asked, ‘Why don’t you join us?’” Han said. He presented the idea to the Korea Baseball Organization’s board of directors and it was approved. In July, the SBC became the first foreign team in the federation. “This is great for friendship between Korea and America, especially among the kids,” Han said. “This will help give them very good memories of their time in Korea.” Players in the federation are also eligible to compete for a spot on the Korean national team, which represents the country at national and international tournaments, Han said. “Korean little league does not care about nationality,” he added. Gransback said Korean little league teams “are very good. We’re hoping that we can play to that level and compete with them and give them a good game.”

–USAG-H– Korea Post-Level Softball Tournaments Men’s W L Pct Runs Against Yongsan 4 1 .800 85 50 Osan 4 2 .667 101 63 Humphreys 3 2 .600 55 49 Daegu 2 2 .500 31 44 Kunsan 1 2 .333 40 30 Casey 1 2 .333 34 52 Red Cloud 0 2 .000 2 27 *Wonju 0 2 .000 2 35 * Wonju withdrew from tournament and was replaced by Humphreys Intramural Champions Results Championship (“If game”): Yongsan 25

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The cultural and discipline teachings of Korean little league will, Olson hopes, give the players a greater respect for the game. “They learn the disciplined culture of baseball here,” Olson said. “For example, before and after a game, the teams line up, take off their hats and bow to each other as a sign of respect. They also walk to where the parents of the opposing team sit and bow to them.” The team will also get a chance to play in international tournaments. Olson said they will play in a tournament in the Philippines in January, competing against top teams in Asia, such as Taiwan and Japan. “That will give them a taste of what it’s like to play in a World Series-like event,” he said. SBC plays in its first Korea-wide tournament as a federation member Saturday through Aug. 18 at the Changjung Little League Baseball Stadium across from the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. SBC’s first game is at 10 a.m. Saturday, and attendance is free. What started a year ago as a small group of baseball friends with 15 players has grown into a club with two teams whose players will get a taste of international little league competition. “Everything we do is for these kids,” Bruce said. “We love the kids and we love of the game of baseball. We want the kids to leave with a greater desire to play the game and a greater passion for the game.”

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YouTube now includes Humphreys Tour of Duty by Bob McElroy USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS – The new US Army Garrison Humphreys YouTube channel features a three-part program called “Tour of Duty” that provides a glimpse of Humphreys today and into the future. This screenshot shows the program’s opening title. See the rest of the video at: http://www.youtube.com/usaghumphreys — U.S. Army Graphic Courtesy of the Pentagon Channel

USAG HUMPHREYS— U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys is reaching out to the world with the introduction of its new YouTube channel on the Internet. The purpose of the channel is to engage a broader audience and tell the stories of the Soldiers, Civilians and Families who live, work, serve and train here. The prime video on the new YouTube channel is a three-part show called “Tour of Duty.” Produced by the Installation Management Command Korea Public Affairs Office with support from USAG Humphreys and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District, the program provides a look at Humphreys today as well as its future as the main base for U.S. Forces Korea. In addition to “Tour of Duty,” viewers can watch IMCOM-Korea’s “Welcome to Korea” videos on the channel. The clips

offer a virtual tour of Army life in Korea. One video is targeted toward Soldiers, and the other is tailored to what Civilian employees can expect while living and working in Korea. The Humphreys YouTube channel also features stories produced by American Forces Network Korea as well as Army Public Affairs. Humphreys is transforming in a big way—it is the site of the Army’s largest construction project in the world today. Visitors to the installation’s YouTube channel can watch USAG-Humphreys expand and modernize as the future home of U.S. Force Korea. Visit the Humphreys YouTube channel at: www. youtube.com/usaghumphreys. Access to social networking sites is restricted on some DoD networks. Viewers are encouraged to watch the USAG Humphreys YouTube channel using a commercial or non-DoD computer network.

Curfew hours, POV policy changes for Korea by Spc. M. Benjamin Gable 2CAB Public Affairs USAG HUMPHEYS—U.S. Forces Korea commanding general Gen. Walter L. Sharp announced two changes last week that should improve the quality of life for Service members stationed in Korea. Effective immediately service members pay grade E-7 and above and all command sponsored personnel may own and register a privately-owned vehicle in Korea. And, beginning Aug. 15, USFK Service members will have extended weekend curfew hours. Sharp, along with Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Winzenried, USFK, 8th U.S. Army, decided to change the policies after reviewing input from senior leaders, Service members and Family Members across the Peninsula. Sharp said he believes the changes in

unnecessary and did not improve quality of life, stated Sharp. Non-command sponsored staff sergeants and below may be granted an exception to policy to own and register a privately owned vehicle within USFK by the first colonel in the chain of command and the responsible garrison commander. According to the new policy, all Service members may take the driver’s license test and be licensed with the approval of the first colonel in their chain of command. With travel season in full swing, many Soldiers and Family Members are venturing across the country for vacations and sightseeing. The new policies can be viewed on the USFK website at www.usfk.mil. Click on the link for Sharp Point and Command Policies on the left column for detailed information.

policy will enhance the quality of life for all personnel living in Korea. But, with eased restrictions comes greater responsibility. “The extended curfew is a great opportunity for Soldiers to have more freedoms and enjoy themselves while stationed in Korea,” said 1st Lt. Randal Scott, Headquarters and Headquarters Company. “However, there is a greater responsibility that comes with it, and we need to take that seriously,” he added. The new curfew will be 3-5 a.m. on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning and U.S.-observed holidays. An off-installation curfew still remains in effect from 1-5 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning. If a Soldier is on official leave and has a valid copy of the official leave form, he or she is exempt from curfew, except for the night before he or she is scheduled to report back to work.

While the new curfew will be strictly enforced and the policy reviewed every six months, it offers Soldiers here a chance to experience more of the Korean culture. “I make a weekend-long trip to Seoul or other cities about once a month,” said Spc. Daniel Harrison, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. “This extra time will give me the chance to see more of the cities and enjoy the nightlife,” he added. Harrison has been stationed here for six months. The new driving and POV policy also provides new opportunities for eligible Service members here and breaks with past policy. Previously, Service members pay grade E-6 and below required written approval by the first lieutenant colonel in the chain of command to obtain a USFK driver’s license to operate a POV in Korea. However, this requirement was deemed

the world of volunteerism to encourage attendees to get involved. “Our Retirees have a wealth of knowledge that they can give back to the community. They know the importance of strong Army values. They have the skills that could better our community,” said Chappell. Chappell added the need for volunteers since they are relied upon heavily here to function. “Now is the time to give back, get involved, and make a difference in the lives of our Soldiers, Family Members by increasing their quality of life,” said Chappell. “The next luncheon will discuss Survivor Preparedness. Albert McFarland, USFK Mortuary Officer will be the guest speaker, said Roger Brown, Humphreys Retirement Services Officer. The next luncheon is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Alaska Mining Company. For more information or assistance, please contact Brown at 753-3872.

Denise Chappell (r), USAG Humphreys Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator gave a presentation on the benefits of volunteering to Retirees. A group of Retirees and widows of Retirees attended a monthly luncheon held at the Alaska Mining Company here, Aug. 4. The luncheon was hosted by the Humphreys Retirees Council; the next is scheduled for Sept. 8. — U.S. Army Photo By Stacy A. Ouellette

Retirees attend luncheon, learn how to volunteer by Stacy A. Ouellette USAG Humphreys Public Affairs USAG HUMPHREYS – A small group of Retirees gathered at the Alaska Mining Company here for a free luncheon hosted by the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Retiree Council, August 4. The purpose of this luncheon is to provide an outlet for Retirees and widows of Retirees to come together and gather information to assist them. “It’s important for Retirees not to get lost in the shuffle.We want to let the Retirees and the widows of Retirees know how we can be of assistance to them. We work with the Retirement Services Office to assist Retirees and widows with their issues and concerns,” said Charles Woods, Humphreys Retiree Council president. Woods addressed the group raise awareness for the council and encourage participation. Denise Chappell, Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator here gave a presentation on

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Maj. Scott Jones, the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade chaplain, briefs the Soldiers on the importance of taking care of each other during they stay in Korea. The unit gathered in the Osan theater on July 28 for the 13th annual New Horizon’s Day training. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Gretchen N. Goodrich

2008-2009 Part -day pre school registration ends today Last chance to sign up. Open to all CYS members. Call CYS for more information at 753-8601 Start Date: September 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Services soccer registration Registration will be held Aug. 1-29. Youth must be a registered CYS member and have a sports physical on file. Visit CYS or call 753-8507 for more information. Troops for trash free Buraksan Trail hiking trip Saturday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Six miles, approximately five hour long hike Participants will also pick up trash along the way as a community project! Departure from Osan Air Base (Main Gate by Burger Burn). Sign-up prior to loading the buses Wear Clean, comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes! Bring won if you’d rather not carry snacks or a lunch. For more information, contact Mr. Jim Dunnet at 784-9156 “Super Sunday” service Aug. 10 Come to Avalanche Ranch, a wild ride through God’s Word! Get ready for an exciting celebration of God’s love filled with stampeding cattle, yapping cattle dogs, soaring eagles, and a whole herd of friends.You’ll enjoy Bible Point Crafts and exciting games, experience thrilling Bible stories, sample tasty snacks, and hear unforgettable music. School runs from 9 a.m. to Noon from Aug. 4-8. For more information call Freedom Chapel at 753-7275. Military Retirees -- FREE LUNCHEON Charles Woods, the new Chairman of the USAG Humphreys Retiree Council, is hosting a luncheon for Military Retirees from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday Sept. 8 at the Alaska Mining Company (AMC), USAG Humphreys. The next luncheon will discuss Survivor Preparedness. Albert McFarland, USFK Mortuary Officer will be the guest speaker. For more information, contact 753-8839.

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by Spc. Gretchen N. Goodrich 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade OSAN AIR BASE -- Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, gathered in the Osan theater on July 28 for the 13th annual New Horizon’s Day training. The “United for Freedom” training focused on enlightening Dragon Brigade Soldiers of the customs, courtesies and laws of Korea. Additionally, the Soldiers watched several videos ranging from the United States and Korea alliance to the history of the Korean war as well as a feature on North Korea. All of the videos helped the warfighters gain a better perspective of the importance of the brigade’s presence on the peninsula. “Once Soldiers understand the cultural differences, a better partnership (between

South Korea and the US) can develop,” said Capt. David L. Tervin, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery commander. “I want my Soldiers to increase their knowledge of their host country.” For the Soldiers, the video presentation depicted the importance of their mission here from the tactical to the strategic level. “The videos made it vividly clear that our defensive stance here is a very serious thing,” said Pfc. Bryon E. Doncouse, an air defense tactical operations center operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery. “We have a real enemy up North that we have to be prepared to fight against.” Following a video presentation by Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil, 8th U.S. Army commanding general, training continued with briefings on the Good Neighbor program, legal services and how the KATUSA program works and operates. The training opened up many opportunities that are available to

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Soldiers during their tour in the country. “I want them to get involved so years down the road they don’t regret not taking advantage of the opportunity to experience the culture while they are here,” said Tervin. Staff Sgt. Steven L. Schmude, the supply noncommissioned officer in charge, said that the best way for Soldiers to get the most of their stay in Korea is to get out and meet people. Near the end of the training, the warfighters enjoyed a traditional Korean folk dance performed by the Top Korean Traditional Folk Dancing Troupe, based in Seoul. Besides the valuable training and cultural show, the Soldiers left with a deeper meaning to their mission in Korea, the importance of their mission readiness and the great opportunities they have here.

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Korea-wideBodyBuildingCompetition Start getting ready for the Korea Wide Body Building Competition coming to Humphreys in September. Competition is 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 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] Office is located inside ACS, bldg. 311 Wewanttopublishyourstoriesandphotosin TheMorningCalmWeeklyandontheUSAG HumphreysCommandChannel.Pleasesend anyinformationandproductstotheU.S.Army GarrisonHumphreysPublicAffairsOffice: [email protected]. mil or call DSN 754-8847 or 754-8598.

A group of children performed traditional Korean instruments and dances after attending Korean Traditional Music Camp hosted by Child and Youth Services here, Aug 1. Lessons were taught by the Korean American Youth Alliance KAYA and were held at the CYS. Children performed for their parents and invited guests. — U.S. Army Photo by Stacy A. Ouellette

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Waterpark to host first ‘Olympic’ summer games by Mike Mooney USAG Humphreys MWR Marketing USAG-HUMPHREYS – As the Summer Olympics begin in China, Splish & Splash Water Park will host its own version of the Olympics here, Aug. 16. “China may have the world’s best runners, pole vaulters and rowers but we are going to have the world’s best belly floppers, cannonball poppers and synchronized divers,” said Water Park Manager Lisa Hogue. All winners will receive medals, although not made of real gold with a red, white and blue ribbon, said Hogue. With the summer swimming season drawing to a close, Splish & Splash wanted to do something different and enjoyable for the many people who come from Yongsan, Osan and the rest of Korea to enjoy the Water Park. “We already have people doing belly flops from the high dive, so why not have some fun with it,” Hogue said. In addition to belly flopping, events are going to include such exciting activities as diving for won, speed sliding and synchronized sliding. Activities will not be limited to the water, however, as the Splish & Splash amphitheatre will host the first-ever Karaoke Idol Contest for youth and adults starting at 2 p.m. Karaoke Idol was originally planned for the Freedom Fest Fourth of July celebration but had to be delayed because of time problems. The event will include five youths singing for a $500 Savings Bond from Community Bank and five adults competing for round-trip airline ticket to anywhere in the United States courtesy of U.S. Airline Alliance. Entry in the swimming and diving events will be at the time of the event, while the Karaoke Idol is limited to five youth and five adult competitors, with priority going to individuals who registered for the July 4th contest. Contact Dean Herrera at 753-8825 to see if there are any entries still open. The Humphreys United Club is treating everyone to free swimming for the day and will have a special prize for Olympic competitors. Olympic Swimming and Diving events will start at 1 p.m. and last through 4 p.m.

USAG-Humphreys is diving into the Olympic spirit as Splish & Splash Water Park prepares to host its own version of the Olympics, Aug. 16. — U.S. Army Photo By Bob McElroy

Youngsters attend week-long Bible School More than 90 children attend Vacation Bible School on ‘Ranch’ at Humphreys

Chief Warrant Officer Linwood Koonce discusses a biblical lesson at the ‘Wild West Theatre’ as part of “Avalanche Ranch,” a western themed Vacation Bible School at Freedom Chapel, Aug. 4-8. VBS was sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office here. — U.S. Army Photo by Stacy A. Ouellette by Stacy A. Ouellette USAG Humphreys Public Affairs USAG HUMPHREYS – More than 90 children, saddled up for a week long biblical adventure at Freedom Chapel here, August 4-8. “Avalanche Ranch” was the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School sponsored by

the USAG Humphreys, Area III Chaplain’s Office. “The purpose is to reach out to the entire Christian community and provide quality Christian education to the youth of USAG Humphreys,” said Chap. (Maj.) Klon Kitchen, Area III Garrison Chaplain. This program is a non-denominational outreach for the Christian Community here

at Humphreys, said Kitchen. Kitchen’s sons attended VBS during their childhood. This year, his wife Cheryl is serving as the director for VBS here. “They’ve (her children) got a good, basic knowledge of the Christian faith that is engrained from birth. It’s just like going to school. You start when they are young and

build on it, said Cheryl Kitchen. Amey Pickett was responsible for ensuring all children were properly registered for VBS as well as keeping track of the volunteers. “Most volunteers are excited about it because most of them went when they were kids and remember how fun it was. It’s neat to hear everyone’s stories. I want them (children) to learn what they can about God. It’s an awesome place to do it,” said Pickett. Nearly all volunteers are active members in one of four USAG Humphreys congregations and served in a variety of positions for VBS. Volunteers led the children through Bible adventures, which were the lessons for the day, a morning ‘stampede’ with music and prayer. Stories, songs, and drama, allowed many trails for children to find their individual connection with God daily. “This is a great program where all Christian denominations may celebrate their commonality, with our youth, thus emphasizing our common faith. It is a time that parents may drop off their children and know that they are taken care of and given the basic truths of the Bible,” said Kitchen. It is a concentrated effort for an entire week to help our youth understand their relationship with God, he added. A certificate presentation for all attendees is scheduled as part of ‘Super Sunday’ to be held at Splish and Splash Water park on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 10:45 a.m. For more information call Freedom Chapel at 753-3030.

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KSC flexes mobilization muscle during 2008 MOBEX by Sgt. Na Kyung-chul USAG Daegu Public Affairs CAMP HENRY – The Korean Service Corps battalion conducted their annual Mobilization Exercise (MOBEX) July 29 – Aug. 1 at Daegu Middle School to train for the expansion of the Korean Service Corps from its armistice strength of 2,200 personnel to its wartime strength of 21,000 based on 2008 mobilization requirements. Unit commanders including 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) commander, Brig. Gen. Xavier Lobeto, United States Army Garrison Daegu commander Col. Michael P. Saulnier, and unit operations officers gathered in a local classroom to see KSCs’ Rehearsal of Concept Drill and look around the training environment, July 30. T h e m a i n m i s s i o n o f D a e g u’s mobilization station operation team is to

activate the Daegu mobilization station at Daegu Middle School to in-process wartime KSC augmentees mobilized by the ROK government in order to provide KSC forces for United States Forces Korea combat support and combat service support operations. The mission-essential tasks are to transition to war, deploy to designated mobilization sites, establish mobilization within 24 hours, to receive mobilees, inprocess, outfit and provide limited Army Warrior Training, to prepare mobilees for onward movement to U.S. gaining units and to sustain mobilization station operations. The ROC Drill provided attendees an excellent opportunity to see how the process works and how it affects their unit. Each unit’s KSC cadre stood behind his unit placard or on the map upon completion of the ROC Drill. “They did a great job,” said Lobeto. “The ROC Drill opened my eyes to [the

32nd Korean Service Corps Company commander, Pak Chan-u (front) explains the in-processing procedures of 2008 mobilization exercise to USAG Daegu commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier (left) and 19th ESC commander, Brig. Gen. Xavier Lobeto, July 30. capabilities of the] KSC.” “By participating in the ROC Drill, each KSC cadre not only can understand mobilization from his individual point of view, but also can see what is happening around him,” said 32nd KSC Company commander, Pak Chan-u. The objectives of the exercise are to improve mobilization station operation procedures, practice and improve cadres’ inKSC cadres stand in formation during a ROC Drill July 30 at Daegu middle school. The Rock Drill provided attendees an opportunity to see how KSC activates during wartime. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul

processing capability, familiarize cadre and wartime assistant company commanders with the overall concept of mobilization operations, review mobilization station equipment and organization in detail, establish an operations cell, set up a communication and automation inprocessing system with secure operation equipment and provide the opportunity to coordinate mobilization issues with Republic of Korea agencies and U.S. and ROK military units. “KSC is very important to the existence of United States Forces Korea,” said Pak. “Without KSC’s support, it is hard for U.S. units to complete their missions.”

Daegu Soldiers lend helping hands to community in need by Jang Jin-young USAG Daegu Public Affairs

USAG Daegu Supply Room clerk, Sgt. Shawn C. Che serves icy cucumber soup to senior citizens in line for food at Duryu Park. Seven Soldiers volunteered with USAG Daegu’s American Red Cross during joint American/Korean Red cross event July 30. — U.S. Army Photo By Jang Jin-young

DAEGU – Volunteers from the Korean Red Cross and USAG Daegu’s American Red Cross recently collaborated to provide elderly Daegu citizens in need with a complete meal including icy cucumber soup, streamed rice, basic side dishes and a beverage at Daegu’s Duryu Park, July 30. Seven Soldiers from USAG Daegu volunteered. As soon as they arrived, they delivered the meals to disabled senior citizens in wheelchairs. Stifling heat didn’t slow their helping hands. Afterward, the Soldiers were divided into two groups, with one group serving food to a waiting line of senior citizens and the other washing plates. “It’s important to give back to the community,” said 14th Signal Detachment Spc. Gregory H. Clarke. “We are guests in Korea, so I think it is also important to show that we appreciate everything that the Korean people do for us. There is nothing better than volunteering to express my appreciation. That’s why I’m here today.” “Volunteering has become a part of society and it is truly unimaginable to think of a world without it,” Clarke continued. – See Red Cross Page 27 –

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Fire Prevention Office Moved USAG Daegu Fire Prevention Office has moved to the Camp Henry Fire Station. Chief of Fire Prevention, Andrew Allen’s contact number is DSN 768-6478 or 010-9009-1549. To report a fire, medical or police emergency, call 9-1-1 from any base phone or 0505-764-5911 from a cell phone or Korean telephone. Seafood Night Camp Walker’s Evergreen Community Club will hold Seafood Night 5 – 9 p.m., Aug. 8. For adults, the cost will be $19.95 and for kids, $12.95. Ages 3 and under will be free. For information, call DSN 764-4060. YS Soccer Registration Youth Service’s Soccer registration is from Aug. 1 – 29. It is open to registered CYS members, ages 5 – 15. Youth ages (11 above) must sign up for Skills Assessments. For information, contact the Central Enrollment Office, Bldg. 257 on Camp Walker or call DSN 764-4859/5298. Intramural Company Level Soccer League Intramural Company Level Soccer League starts Sept. 2 at Camp Walker’s Kelly Field. Entry deadline is Aug. 17; register at Kelly Fitness Center. For information, call DSN 764-4225/5217. Daegu Spouse Association Open House The Daegu Spouse Association will hold an Open House, 6 – 8 p.m., Aug. 21 at Camp Walker’s Evergreen Community Club. Appetizers will be served and there will be opportunities to win great prizes. Please stop by and meet the rest of the organizations in the community. All organizations are invited to have a free table for this event. For information, call Kelly Gemin at 010-8671-7042/053-210-6052 or Amy Carden at 053-475-8055/0108681-0456. 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-by100m Relay, 4-by-400m Relay. Please register by Sep. 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 Sep. 13 at Camp Walker’s Kelly Field. Entry deadline is Sep. 1 and coaches meeting will be 12 p.m., Sep. 10. Games will be played on Saturdays and Sundays. For information, call DSN 764-4225/4800.

Korean War Veterans Association–Chilgok Chapter’s president Yi, Hyun-si (left) presents a plaque of appreciation to USAG Daegu Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier during the 6th Annual Korean-American Friendship Night ceremony held on July 30.

Camp Carroll, Waegwan community strengthen ties at 6th Annual Korean-American Friendship Night by Sgt. Jang Won-il USAG Daegu Public Affairs CAMP CARROLL – Soldiers and Civilians of the U.S. Army, Korean War veterans and community leaders of USAGDaegu and Chilgok County gathered to celebrate the 6th Annual Korean–American Friendship Night at Riviera Wedding Hall in Waegwan, July 30. The evening’s ceremony was hosted by president of the Korean War Veterans Association–Chilgok Chapter, Yi Hyun-si, who is also the founder of the annual event. Yi established this event back in July 2003, on the 50th anniversary of Korean War Armistice Agreement, in order to foster better understanding of the history of the Korean War in the Waegwan area and to strengthen ties between Camp Carroll and the local community. More than 30 U.S. Army leaders and Soldiers from Daegu enclave attended, including USAG-Daegu Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier, 501st Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Kathryn A. Burba, 501st Special Troops Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Kimberly L. Darby and 6th Ordnance Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. David Dusterhoff. The Korean attendees along with Yi were Chilgok County Governor Bae Sang-do, Assembly Chairman Sin Min-sik, Education Office superintendent Kim Deuk-ho and more than 25 other community leaders and board members of Chilgok County. 75 Korean War and Vietnam War veterans of Chilgok joined to commemorate the day, which was also the 55th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. The ceremony started off with President Yi’s welcoming remarks. “It’s been already six years since Korean-American Friendship Night began. As years pass the event is being recognized more and more, and I’m truly glad to see it become an annual event. Accordingly I promise to do my best to make this gathering an opportunity to enhance the ROK-U.S.

Alliance together with cultural exchanges and regional development,” said Yi. His opening speech was followed by remarks from Governor Bae and Col. Saulnier. “On behalf of the American Soldiers and civilian employees living and working here at Camp Carroll, I thank you for your generous hospitality and warm welcome,” said Saulnier during his congratulatory speech. “Your dedicated and continued friendship is truly valued by our entire community, and we are proud and fortunate to be your neighbors.” After an introduction of distinguished guests and attendees, the Korean representatives presented plaques of appreciation to four selected U.S. attendees who have halped establish a better ROK-U.S. friendship in the area. Col. Saulnier, Col. Burba, Lt. Col. Dusterhoff, and Law & Order Officer/ Area IV Access Control Chief, Wayne K. Haymes each received a plaque and a small gift prepared by the Korean War Veterans Association. More than just a friendly gathering, Friendship Night has established itself as an occasion to remember the Korean War. It conveys special meaning in that it is held on the day on which the Korean War Armistice

Agreement was signed 55 years ago. “We should never forget the U.S. Soldiers’ sublime sacrifices far away from their homes during the Korean War,” said Yi. “We overcame a national crisis and were able to enjoy freedom and a prosperous economy with the help of the United States and United Nations. I express my sincere thanks to you.” During the ceremony there was a moment of silent prayer to pay tribute to those who fought and died for freedom and democracy on this peninsula. “Korea and the U.S. are long-time friends,” said Bae. “It has been 126 years since Korea first formed a relationship with the U.S., and both countries have kept a reliable partnership. Our relationship has grown very close through the Korean War which was a great tragedy to the nation. I want to thank the U.S. Soldiers who played a major role in defending the Korean peninsula.” Saulnier expressed his respect to the Korean War veterans. “I salute you for your heroic actions in the defense of your country,” Saulnier said to the Korean War Veterans Association members. “The cost of freedom is high, and many paid that ultimate price for us so many years ago. Because of them, we are here tonight.”

Attendees hold up their glass for a toast, wishing for continued friendship and prosperity. – U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Jang Won-il

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14 KATUSAs complete their Army service

176th Finance Company’s Sgt. Lee Woo-chan salutes 403rd Army Field Support Brigade commander, Col. Andre Q. Fletcher during retirement ceremony held in front of the 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Headquarters, Aug. 1. 14 Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers from Camps Henry, Walker and Carroll finished their 2-year service in the Korean Army honorably. Area IV Republic of Korea Army Staff Office commander, Lt. Col. Song soo-yong and Col. Fletcher participated in the ceremony and conducted remarks to encourage retirees’ new start in Korean society. — U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul

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“Many people in the world need help. If we didn’t volunteer, people would suffer a lot more. But if you volunteer and show everybody that you care and help people, you give a good example to them and other people will volunteer after you.” This is not the first time that the Korean Red Cross and USAG-Daegu’s American Red Cross have teamed up to help those in need. Soldiers from USAG-Daegu and volunteers from the Korean Red Cross served food to Daegu citizens during an American Red Cross Outreach Program July 23. Red Cross representatives from both organizations signed a Memorandum of Cooperation agreement in June. The purpose of the agreement is to exchange information about the activities of the two Red Cross operations and to work towards developing mutual cooperation to promote and expand Red Cross programs and services to the Daegu community. The events on July 23 and July 30 are proof that the agreement is already reaping benefits for the community. “I really appreciate their help,” said Kim Chang-sik (68), who was one of the senior citizens served at Duryu Park. They helped us in the sweltering heat, even though they are not Koreans. Their help appeases not only my hunger but also my mind.” For more information on volunteering, call USAG-Daegu’s American Red Cross at DSN: 768-7993.

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Teammates selected for All-Army Men’s Softball Trial, includes 2 from 501st by Sgt. Natalie E. Kapteyn 19th ESC Public Affairs CAMP CARROLL – Two Soldiers from the 501st Sustainment Brigade have been selected to participate in the All-Army Men’s Softball Trial Camp in Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 19 – Sept. 12, to try-out for the team. Sgt. 1st Class Andre Elder, S-3 plans, 501st SBDE, and Cpl. Robert Grasse, support operations, 501st SBDE, both applied for the opportunity and were recently selected. “These players have excelled in many tournaments here in Korea in the sport of softball,” said Modesto C. Algarin, sports, fitness and aquatics director, Camp Carroll. “Elder is an all-around athlete and Soldier who has an incredible work ethic, and also serves as a mentor and coach to Grasse.” In order to be eligible for an All-Army sports team, the Soldier has to apply at the website and must receive their commander’s approval before the application is submitted to the athletic director. “Both NCOs are outstanding players as well as Soldiers. It takes a lot of physical and mental preparation in order to achieve the status that they have accomplished,” said Capt. James S. Johnson, commander, 501st STB. Elder and Grasse have been teammates for three seasons on the 501st Special Troops Battalion Softball Team and were already well-known for their skills and talent.

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“I have seen these two players in action many times and was confident in recommending them for this,” said Algarin. Elder is a veteran player on the All-Army Softball Team, having played for six seasons, and is ready to retire from both the softball team and the military.

“Elder is retiring soon and it will be his last season for Army softball, but in a way Grasse is able to take on that position when Elder leaves and it is great that they are both from the same unit,” Algarin said. Grasse said he is excited because it is his first time going for an all-Army sport. He doesn’t know what to expect, but he is

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able to get advice from Elder who has been there before. “Elder is a great softball player and I have picked up a lot from him over the course of three years,” said Grasse. “He is been teaching me various things and has been a great coach and mentor.” Grasse and Elder are still playing softball and have tournaments scheduled up until the time they leave for the camp, so they are making sure they stay strong and healthy before they go. Grasse was the leadoff batter for the company team with an outstanding batting average around 780, with 12 homeruns for the season, according to Elder, coach for the 501st STB softball team. “I will do the best I can during the next few tournaments and then take it easy right before we go because I want to be healthy and one-hundred percent since we’re going to be playing a lot of softball,” Grasse said. “If your not one-hundred percent, it’s going to show,” said Grasse. “Both Soldiers will represent the 501st STB and compete with some of the best All-Army athletes on this peninsula and all around,” said Johnson. “We wish them good luck and great success at the try-outs.” If selected for the team, the players will move on to play in various tournaments in the continental U.S. to include the Armed Forces Championship, National Championship and possibly an international tournament.

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