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December 5, 2008 • Volume 7, Issue 10

Command Sgt. Maj. Bobby Gallardo 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment command sergeant major (center), lifts his arms in encouragement during the Manchu Mile 25-mile ruck march. To download a high quality version of this image or other photos from this event, visit the Morning Calm online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks

Manchu Mile tests Warrior mettle By Master Sgt. Donald Sparks 2ID Public Affairs

I knew about the Manchu Mile long before I arrived to Korea. In a conversation with one of my co-workers, he showed off the belt buckle he earned for competing in the 25-mile ruck march several years ago. I had on my coveted 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment belt buckle, which put him near convulsions, “Hey sergeant, you’re not authorized to wear that! This is the only

belt buckle in the Army that is authorized for wear – you’re violating.” I could still hear those words from Master Sgt. Michael Lavigne echoing in my head as I began the Manchu Mile on a frigid Korean morning at Camp Casey. Nearly eight hours later, I forever put those words to rest as I completed the Manchu Mile and became a part of a unit legacy that I will never forget. Before the event even began, Lt. Col. Milford Beagle, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment commander, huddled all of the

Manchus together and gave a motivational pep speech to inspire us for the journey ahead. Beagle reminded us this march commemorates the heroic efforts of the Soldiers of the 9th Infantry Regiment, who made an 85-mile march from Taku Bar for their assault on Tientsin in 1900 during the Boxer Rebellion in China. He told the story of Col. Emerson H. Liscum, who was mortally wounded while in possession of the regiment’s colors

when attacking Tientsin. While falling, Col. Liscum passed the colors to another Soldier and directed his regiment to “Keep up the fire!” on the seemingly impregnable walls. “This morning, unlike those Manchus, you are not marching 85 miles; you are not going into battle and you do not have a determined enemy waiting for you,” Beagle said. In a twist of irony, I was teamed up –See MANCHU MILE, Page 2–

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Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility Survey The Annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility Survey for Korea will run from 1 December 2008 to 16 January 2009. Annually, the Per Diem Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee ( P D TATA C ) c o n d u c t s a survey to collect utility and recurring maintenance expense data from Service members who receive OHA. This data is Gen. Walter L. Sharp used to compute OHA Utility and Recurring Maintenance Allowances for Service members worldwide. All Service members in Korea who reside off-post and receive OHA may access the survey on 1 December at https://www.perdiem. osd.mil/oha/survey/novoha.html or at http://175fmc.korea.army.

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mil/. The 175th FMC website has a sample survey. To complete the survey, respondents should review bills of their utility and maintenance expenses for the last twelve months. A monthly average for each expense will be required. Respondents whose utilities are included in their rent are not required to report the actual monthly average of utility bills because a monthly flat rate utility supplement is already included in their OHA. OHA utility allowance is a valuable entitlement for Service members stationed overseas. The time spent answering the survey questions enable the DoD to set equitable OHA utility rates. Leaders must continue to emphasize the importance of this survey throughout their organizations, which is critical to help ensure that our Service members continue to get the OHA they need and deserve. I applaud your efforts to ensure that this allowance accurately reflects today’s overseas living environment. We Go Together!



with the Soldiers of Delta “Demon” Company, 2-9, a bunch of tankers, who like me, dreaded walking the 25 miles. Having been assigned to a cavalry unit, I knew very well the tankers’ motto of “death before dismount.” One mile into the march I was feeling pretty good – then the hill. I don’t know if this monstrous geographical terrain feature had any nicknames, but this hill would challenge my 40-year-old legs, heart, lungs and spirit. As I huffed and puffed loudly step-by-step, I began to get looks of concern from the Soldiers as they passed me by. Several of these young Warriors, who have not nearly walked as many miles I’ve marched in combat boots in my 20 years, would ask, “Are you good, master sergeant?” Part of me was offended because I was still making my way up that hill, and part of me wondered if I look so pitiful to these young Warriors’ eyes. “Yeah, I’m good,” I sniped back. In my mind I told myself, “This hill is kicking my fourth point of contact.” Mile four was a lot more manageable as the terrain changed to dirt and rocks. As I noticed the sun shining its rays on the beautiful Korean landscape, I couldn’t help but think, “This is God’s country.” I asked myself again, “Why am I doing this?” I figure if I’m going to wear the “Big Black Patch” on my left shoulder, I might as well take in all of the legacy and tradition of being assigned to the Warrior division. I marched with Pvt. Steven Planck who, like me, had fallen back of the pack, but we could still see the guidon, which prompted me to motivate the 18-year-old trooper. As we picked up the pace I looked at Planck and said, “Watch your step.” The next thing I knew, I was airborne without a chute and making a crash landing face first. Trying to brace my fall, I managed to not break any bones, but my camera lens filter cracked and the flash shoe was damaged completely. My pride was broken, but at least the camera was still operable. I noticed Planck trying to conceal his laughter. Years from now when he talks about his first Manchu Mile experience, he’ll tell the

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story of a master sergeant busting his butt – this wasn’t my intention of leaving a legacy. I overheard someone say that the course gets easier after Mile six, but my calculations told me there is nothing easy about 19 more miles. I’m not too good at math, but I do know 19 is more than three times of six, so how is that easy? Midway through the march we stopped at a rest break. Inspecting my feet I saw there were no blisters. Second Lt. David Owen, who was attending high school in Daegu during my first tour in Korea back in 1999 made sure that my feet were fine. Again we march. I had conversations with Staff Sgt. Cortez Jackson from Des Moines, Iowa about how these young Soldiers can’t keep up with him, Pfc. Michael Trotter, who shares the same hometown with LeBron James of Akron, Ohio, and Cpl. Park, Sung Won, who was completing this third Manchu Mile. Again we march. At Mile 18 snow flurries began falling upon us as part of a cruel joke by Mother Nature. Unfazed, we continued our march. Trotter told me that his grandfather used to tell him, “Pain isn’t permanent.” What felt like a bee sting on the bottom of my left big toe; told me otherwise. Of all the clichés I’ve said aloud to motivate myself – the one that best comes to mind is, “It’s a thin line between hardcore and stupidity, and I’ve crossed that line.” So to keep myself going, I sang the Warrior March – the song still sounds like a broken record in my mind. Mile 22, I started thinking about the belt buckle. This march is more than earning the right to wear the Manchu buckle; it is about the fortitude of those brave Soldiers who marched to battle. It is about the Soldiers today who live up to the Warrior Ethos forged by the legacy of the Manchus before them. At Mile 25, I was weary and worn. Yet as I see the faces of the tankers, I’ve bonded with during this march; I feel a sense of enthusiasm. Planck, who watched me eat dirt at Mile four, smiled uncontrollably as his name was called to receive his buckle from Beagle. So did Trotter and Jackson. When “Combat Camera” was called before my name, I am honored to earn the right of being called a Manchu.

Don’t let the Flu crash your Christmas The 65th Medical Brigade, Force Health Protection and Preventive Medicine is conducting a vaccination campaign for all adult Servicemembers, Family members and DOD civilians. It’s not too late to protect yourself from getting the flu this holiday season. Stay healthy and get vaccinated against influenza, commonly known as the flu. It is the single most important step you can take to protect yourself against this serious disease. Vaccinations will be available at the Yongsan Army Garrison from noon- 4 p.m. in each of the following locations: PX on Dec. 15 and 16, at the Dragon Hill Lodge on December 17 and 18, and at the Commissary on Dec. 19. The POC for this campaign is Maj. Song, 736-6693.

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MP Blotter The following entries were excerpted from the military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence. AREA I: Simple Assault; Failure to Obey Order or Regulation (2ID Policy Letter #8, .10 BAC); Failure to Obey Order or Regulation (Underage Drinking); at 0545 hrs., 29 NOV 08, the USAG-Casey Military Police, were notified by complainant of an assault and Failure to Obey an Order or Regulation (2ID Policy Letter #8, .10 BAC and Underage Drinking). Investigation disclosed that Subject #1 and Subject #2 were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical, when Subject #2 struck Subject #1 in the head with a closed fist, at which time Subject #1 picked up Subject #2 and slammed Subject #2 on the floor. After arrival of patrol #1-2, Subject #1 was apprehended and transported to the USAG-Casey Military Police Station. Due to a laceration to Subject #1’s forehead, Patrol #1-1 transported Subject #1 to the USAGCasey TMC for medical treatment. Subject #1 was then apprehended and transported to the USAG-Casey Military Police Station. Due to a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the persons of Subject #1 and Subject #2, they were both administered a PBT resulting in 0.135% BAC for Subject #1 and 0.156% BAC for Subject #2. Due to Subject #1 and Subject #2’s level of intoxication, they were released to their unit on two DD FM 2708’s. This is an alcohol related incident. Investigation continues by MPI. AREA II: Shoplifting, at 1300 hours, 27 NOV 08. The complainant telephonically notified this station of shoplifting. Patrol 2-2 revealed through investigation at the above time, date and location the complainant observed, via closed circuit television (CCTV), Subject #1 remove one video game from the display shelf and conceal it on Subject #1’s person. Subject #1 then attempted to exit the main exchange without rendering proper payment for the merchandise. Subject #1 was detained and escorted to the loss prevention office. Upon arrival of Patrol 2-2, the complainant informed patrol 2-2 that this was not Subject #1’s first time. At 1000 hours, 25 NOV 08, the Complainant observed, via closed circuit television (CCTV) Subject #1 remove two video games from the display shelf while Subject #1 concealed them in Subject #1’s backpack. Subject #1 then exited the main exchange without rendering the proper payment for the merchandise and quickly disappeared outside. The loss prevention office was unable to find and detain Subject #1. Patrol 2-2 watched both tapes of two different cases that happened on 25 NOV 08 and 27 NOV 08. Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 invoked. Subject #1 was further processed and released to Subject #1’s sponsor. ECOL is $180. This is a final report. AREA III: Larceny of private property (Article #121, UCMJ); At 0715 HRS, 25 NOV 08. this station was notified of a larceny of private property. Investigation revealed that between the above dates and times person(s) unknown by means unknown removed tools which were unsecured and unattended. Person(s) unknown by then fled the scene in an unknown direction. Victim rendered a sworn statement attesting to the above incident. A search of the area for possible subjects/witness(es) returned with negative results. There were no signs of forced entry. ECOL is unknown. This is a final report.

A local vendor displays her wares at the Seoul Kyongdong Herbal Medicine Market. Kyongdong Handles about 70 percent of Korea’s oriental medicine trade and the market consists of over 1,000 shops and stalls. In addition to herbal products, visitors to the market will find an interesting array of produce on display. View more market photos at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Edward N. Johnson

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities Cheese Village (Jeollabuk-do) The citizens of the Imsil Cheese Village, located in the province of Jeollabuk-do, personally manage a cheese-making experience program for guests. The village offers one-day programs for individuals, and two-day programs are available for groups of twenty or more. Lunch and other optional experience programs are available depending on the time of visit. The programs last between three and three and a half hours. In order to provide a more complete farming village experience, visitors may choose one or two optional experience programs (maximum of two) to accompany the basic program. Optional programs include feeding milk to calves or harvesting various seasonal vegetables. Fees for the optional experience programs are not included in the basic package prices, but are only 3,0004,000 won per program. (Grassland Sledding / Calf Milk-Feeding / Mill Experience / Goat milk Soap Making, and more). Reservations are required. For more information, visit www. tour2korea.com Glass Castle (Jeju) The newly-opened Jeju Glass Castle displays all types of glass artwork, the production process, and the history of the world’s glass arts. This glass art theme park is the first of its kind in Korea, and offers a glass arts exhibition that has more than 250 glass works from around the world on display, along with a garden, a labyrinth, and walls that have been entirely made out of glass. Visitors can see a glass tree, glass flowerers, and glass lake. The theme park also presents pieces by internationally-famed glass artists including the Czech Republic’s “Bohemia Glass” and Italy’s

“Venezia Glass”. The park contains the world’s first all-glass labyrinth, the world’s largest glass ball, and a large glass diamond. Visitors can make and take home glass jewels, balloons, and bottles. Exhibition hours are from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., year-round. Call +82-64-1330 (English, Japanese, Chinese) or visit www.tour2korea.com for information. Performance by top Korean artists Myeongin Myeongchang performances are staged every evening at 7p.m. at the Korean House in Junggu, Seoul. They are the only performances in Korea featuring top Korean artists designated as Important Intangible Assets of Korea. The show starts with a Bongsan Mask Dance, followed by traditional music and Pansori, and drum dance. Korea House is planning to invite all of the nation’s Important Intangible Assets to stage a performance every year. Korea House also offers hands-on traditional culture programs and operates a Korean restaurant serving traditional royal cuisine. To get there, simply take subway line 3 or 4 and get off at Chungmuro Station. Take exit 3 or 4, walk up the hill to the left for about 5 minutes, and you will find Korea House in a hanok building. For more information, visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or www.tour2korea.com Hands-on Taekwondo Korea’s Taekwondo is an internationally known martial art being taught in 181 countries worldwide, and has a following of more than 70,000,000. At Gyeonghuigung, Taekwondo culture performances are held twice a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays). The cultural performances present Taekwondo with classical Korean music, along with Samullori (a traditional Korean percussion quartet), under the subtitle “Taekwondo, Riding the Melodies of Classical Korean Music”. Also included is Kukkiwon’s traditional Taekwondo performance.

There is a Taekwondo hands-on program aimed for foreigners as well labeled ‘Yap!Taekwon’. For those interested, participants will learn how to wear a Taekwondo uniform, practice meditation, practice Taekwondo’s basic forms, learn the art of self-defense, and board-breaking. When completing this course, participants will receive completion badges with the president’s name of Kukkiwon on them. Aside from this, the dynamic Taekwondo program will allow guests to take pictures in their Taekwondo uniforms. Get off at Seodaemun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), and go out of Exit #4. Walk straight for 150m, and then make a right at the Naeil Sinmoon side street (a 10 minute walk) Schedule: (Monday off), Three times a day (10:30 a.m.- noon; 1-2:30 p.m. ; 3:30 -5 p.m.). Visit www.kukkiwon. or.kr(Korean, English) or www.tour2korea.com for more information. Dance musical: ‘Sa.Choom’ “Sa.Choom” is a nonverbal dance musical that can be appreciated by all generations from all countries, as it presents a simple plot full of various dance genres including hip-hop, jazz, contemporary dance, break dancing, and more. Performances open at 4 p.m., Mondays to Fridays; 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays; 4 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. The nonverbal performance projects subtitling in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese for foreigners to enjoy. After the musical, audience members can spend time with the performers at the stage lobby. Performances are for people 7-years-old and the above. The dance musical will be performed at the newly built Sa.Choom theater, and is easily accessible by taking Subway Line 5 to Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station Exit #5 (1 minute walk).

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Volunteers of US Army Corps of Engineers Far East District mix radish and hot pepper sauce to be stuffed into cabbages with local volunteers of Jung-gu Saemaeul Ladies Committee in Seoul’s Jung-gu District Building, Nov. 18, as a part of the US Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program. Download this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Kim Chong-yun

FED employees make Kimchi with local Koreans United States Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District employees made winter kimchi for with local volunteers of Junggu Saemaeul Ladies Committee in Seoul’s Jung-gu District, Nov. 18, as a part of the US Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program. On a day with the sudden chill of winter, 15 FED volunteers, most of whom made the traditional Korean dish for the first time, stuffed a total of 2,000 cabbages with the help of local volunteers. “It is fun and I love kimchi. I like the spicy taste of it. I really wanted to learn how to make it and it is a great chance to do,” Annetta Bryant, FED Information Management Office. Annetta came to Korea this October and is eager to reach out to local community and learn about Korea. “I want to participate in this kind of Good Neighbor programs in the future again.” The cabbages used for this event was grown near the Demilitarized Zone area and all of it will be donated to the underprivileged, including senior citizens, disabled families and families in welfare

facilities in Jung-gu District. “My pleasure to participate in the kimchi making event as it was for a good cause. The spirit and goodwill of the Korean people who worked hard to make the day possible was inspiring,” said Master Sgt. Robert Lamoureux, FED Security Plans and Operations Office. “I was born and raised in Korea but this is my first time to make large quantities of kimchi with this many people. It is a lot of work but I really enjoy it,” said Patty Hanuschik, FED Korea Relocation Program Office in Pyongtaek. It was the first time that FED supported the winter kimchi making in an effort to engage the local community and establish an exchange with the Jung-gu District in which the FED compound is located. “I really appreciate FED’s participation and support for this kimchi making. It is a lot of help and I hope we can continue it next year and more,” said Son Hee-soon, Chairperson of Jung-gu Saemaeul Ladies Committee. "I hope those who participated in today's event will learn more about Korea through this experience.” (Left) Master Sgt. Robert Lamoureux (left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District learns how to stuff cabbages from a Korean volunteer during the winter kimchi making event, Nov. 18 in Seoul’s Jung-gu District. Download a high-resolution version of this photo and other photos from this event by visiting www.flickr. com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Kim Chong-yun No endorsement implied

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Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud commander and his staff spent Dec. 2 visiting the Joint Security Area and Demilitarized Zone as part of their on-going team building for Army Communities of Excellence program. But more importantly, the directors and special staff officers came away with a much better understanding of why their mission is so important 55 years after the end of hostilities between the two sides. — U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson the DMZ and Panmunjom. North and South Korea. You know where The DMZ region is 2.5 miles wide by the dividing line is because a long table goes 241 kilometers in length but Panmunjom, across the exact center of the room. Down situated 40 miles north of Seoul, and the precise center of the table is a thick and then went to a meeting room in a small is the only place in the DMZ where microphone cord that shows the precise By Margaret Banish-Donaldson building for a briefing before they toured visits are permitted. It is the most heavily boundary between the two sides. USAG-RC Public Affairs the famed Demilitarized Zone, which fortified border in the world, bristling with Guests then boarded the bus again to PANMUNJOM, South Korea — On separates the democratic south from the watchtowers, razor wire, landmines, tank- receive a windshield tour of Camp Bonifas. traps and heavy weaponry. At the signing After driving by the United Nations Guard a wintery day Dec. 2 the USAG-RC and communist north. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC of the Armistice in 1953, it was agreed Post, visitors were told not to take until USAG-Casey directors and special staff toured the Joint Security Area, as part of commander, said as part of the Army that both sides would pull their troops pictures until they reached the JSA. After reaching the official entrance line their team-building exercise. Established Communities of Excellence program last back 2,000 meters in order to maintain a of the DMZ, the staff saw Freedom Village, after July 27, 1953 Korean War cease-fire, year we began these team-building exercises peaceful border. Renee Tucker, Human Resources director, Guard Post 240 on the hilltop, Observation the two nations are technically still at for our staff members. Once everyone gathered for the security said she had heard about the DMZ, but still Post, Red Brick Post, Propaganda Village, war; it is the most dangerous and heavily briefing at Camp Bonifas, the staff received coming to see it first hand was “very eye- Quick Reaction Force, blue Check Post, and militarized border in the world. the United Nations building. The staff ate lunch at the dining facility a 10-minute slide show about the history of opening.” After given plenty of time for pictures The bus stopped so the staff could see outside the guests entered into one of the the Bridge of No Return and the Bonifas blue buildings to see where North-South monument. It recounts the 1976 deaths meetings actually took place. There are two of two U.S. Soldiers, including the camp’s Korean guards standing in front of the door namesake, Maj. Arthur Bonifas and lst Lt. Mark Barrett, who were hacked to death by to keep someone from defecting. Many guests are amazed at the rigid axe-wielding North Korean soldiers as the North Korean soldiers stationed along the Americans tried to remove trees obstructing frontline. Visitors walk in two single file lines the view from the JSA in an area patrolled at all times and are told not to gesture, speak by both sides. Final stop was to the Third Tunnel, which to, or interact in any way with the North was discovered in October 1978. Almost Korean guards. A U.S. Army specialist warns identical in structure to Tunnel 2, the 1.635 spectators not to cross a line of small bricks that delineates the tense border. kilometer-long tunnel is 1.95 meters high “We were told we can take pictures and 2.1 meters wide. It penetrates 435 next to them, but never get behind them meters south of the Military Demarcation and never try to grab one,” said Steve Line at a point 4 kilometers south of Saxby, Camp Stanley deputy installation Panmunjeom, running through bedrock at Spc. Robert Juarez escorted the USAG-RC and USAG-Casey staff on their Dec. 2 team-build- coordinator. a depth of about 73 meters below ground. ing visit to the Joint Security Area and Demilitarized Zone. Juarez explains to the staff certain While in the room, visitors are allowed This tunnel is only 2 kilometers from a key things they can and cannot do before they enter the blue building where the peace talks took to wander freely from one side to another, outpost defending the Munsan corridor place between North and South Korea. — U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson in effect walking back and forth between leading to Seoul.

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News & Notes Victim Advocate Hot Line USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is 0119187-2001. Take a stand against domestic violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator USAG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more information call 730-3494. 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. USAG-RC Gas Station Hours USAG-RC gas station will be closed for lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m. daily. For more information call: 732-7167 Delux Taxi Ariport Service A new taxi contract has began at USAGCasey, Camp Stanley, Camp Hovey and Red Cloud. Customers wishing transportation to the airport can call 1544-9080 and request a taxi be dispatched to their desired location. Customers can reserve taxis in advance for trips to the airport. Santa to Appear at Gateway Club Santa will appear at the Gateway club on USAG-Casey Dec. 18 from 2-5 p.m. All letters with a return address and child’s name will recieve a letter from Santa. For more information call: 730-4767. Korean-American Holiday Concert The 2nd Infantry Division will host the Korean-American Holiday Concert Dec. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the Uijeongbu Arts Center. For more information call: 732-8856. 175th Financial Management Center KTAM Training The 175th FMC will provide KTAM training in the Education Classroom Bldg. S-58 Dec. 11 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in Korean, 1 - 3 p.m. in English. Dec. 12 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in Korean, 1 - 3 p.m. in English. For more information call: 725-3623. Community Bank Closure IUSAG-Red Cloud Community Bank will be closed on normal hours today and open as normal Dec. 9. Effected closure dates for sustomer service will be from Dec. 4 to Dec. 8. The bank will closed Dec. 17 to Dec. 23. For more information call: 730-3375. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies The USAG-Casey Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place today at 6 p.m. near the Gate 1 water fountain. The Camp Stanley Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place in front of the post Chapel Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. Holiday Special Sunday Brunch A Holiday Special Sunday Brunch will be offered at USAG-Casey Warrior’s Club Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The USAGRC Holiday Special Sunday Brunch will be offered in Mitchell’s Club Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call the Warrior’s Club at 730-2195 and Mitchell’s Club at 732-8189. Christmas E ve Mass There will be a Christmas Eve Mass at Havey Chapel Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. Christmas Mass Christmas Day will be at West Casey Chapel at noon. Solemnity of Mary Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 8, Mass for the Feast will be at Hovey Chapel at 11:45 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass will be Dec. 12th at Hovey Chapel Dec. 12 at 11:45 a.m. For more information call: 730-8500.

Watson Wallace, the new USAG-RC civilian misconduct action plan specialist, awaits information from military police and other agencies for investigating incidents involving Civilians and Family members Dec. 1. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Red Cloud gets first Civilian Misconduct Action Specialist By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs RED CLOUD GARRISON — Sure signs of Red Cloud garrison’s growth into command sponsorship in support of the Army Family Covenant are new faces and new offices never before seen here. For the first time in the history of USAG-RC, a Civilian Misconduct Action Specialist has come to work. “I reported for work Oct. 10,” said Watson Wallace, USAG-RC’s first civilian misconduct action specialist. “I am the person Department of Defense Civilians, Contractors and Family members will see when they do something involving some kind of misconduct.” In fact, Wallace will develop, execute, and coordinate the, new to USAG-RC, Civilian Misconduct Actions Program. “Wallace is the front runner for our new CMAP,” said Renee Tucker, USAG-RC Human Resources director and supervisor of the new program. “When you look across the garrison, CMAP specialists do their jobs based on law enforcement regulations dealing with Family members, Civilians, their dependents, and their misconduct if it breaks the law. He has nothing to do with the military because Soldier misconduct and the military are covered by the Universal Code of Military Justice.” In a typical day, Wallace receives notices from military police, or the Criminal Investigation Division, or he will glean information from reading the MP blotter in the Morning Calm Weekly newspaper. After gathering information about incidents, he will review the reports, search records, and gather history of the offenders. “The types of bad behavior I will be dealing with are any contact with MPs, including anything from a traffic accident to black marketing, or assault,” Wallace said. “I will also interview those persons involved to gather facts.”

After he brings the facts together, Wallace will analyze and recommend the appropriate disciplinary action to the commanders. If commanders determine their behavior is the result of drug abuse or family problems, Wallace will refer them to the appropriate agency for treatment. For Civilians, it would be an agency outside the Army and on the economy. “The Family would need to get help from outside the Army treatment programs,” Tucker said. “The Army’s Alcohol and Drug Control Office does not put dependents on their programs.” After all this is done, and the individual is referred to a social agency, the work continues with monitoring until disciplinary action is complete and other necessary community activities are done. If the offender is a juvenile, Wallace will counsel the parents about the recommended disciplinary action. He will maintain files and records of all cases and will prepare staff studies for the area commander to review. “What Civilian misconduct is all about is dependents, regardless of whether your spouse is active duty or inactive,” Tucker said. “If you are a dependent, the Civilian Misconduct Action Program Specialist will deal with your misconduct issues.” “I am not the police,” Wallace said. “I do not go down and walk through the Ville to catch people doing the wrong things. I am like a reporting agency, they let me know and I take it from there.” No Civilian Misconduct Action Program would be worth its salt if it did not have a community suspension program. As a CMAP specialist, Wallace will develop and administer such a program, which will give guilty persons an opportunity to repay the community through community service. He will develop the policies, arrange community service, and determine the length of service necessary to repay debt. “On the Civilian side of things, Wallace will rely on a table of penalties,” Tucker

said. “The hours of community service will depend on the offense.” Wallace will go to the American Consulate general on matters of discipline concerning U.S. citizens not affiliated with the U.S. forces. Another part of this specialty is being the commander’s representative at the community Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board. When attending meetings, Wallace will monitor sensitive investigations for the commander and brief him on issues having higher headquarters impact. “Wallace will actually facilitate this entire process,” Tucker said. “Before command sponsorship, it was done through the Directorate of Emergency Services.” “When one of the businesses in the Ville needs to appear in front of the AFDCB, or needs to receive a warning letter, that is when I go into action,” Wallace said. Wallace comes to our growing community from Louisville, Ky. “I was a military policeman for 20 years,” Wallace said. “I was a probations and parole officer after I retired.” “Because we are command sponsored now, the community is going to grow,” he said. “There will be families and children here, so now there is a need for a juvenile board and other such services. Those are the services Civilian Misconduct Action Program Specialists performs.” “We have opened this USAG-RC to command sponsorship,” Tucker said. “We are allowing both Soldiers and Civilians to bring their dependents here. This produces a lot of good results and it also makes opportunities for dependents to be steered in the wrong direction. If there is no Civilian Misconduct Action Plan, where are the standards of behavior? We are allowing Soldiers and Civilians to bring their dependents here and they must abide by our standards. The Judge Advocate General’s office doesn’t have time for the extra work, so we must provide our own plan and standards of behavior.”

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Kim, Kyu Chin, the new CIF facility manager, stands outside his new facility while workers from the Directorate of Public Works paint and make ready the new facility to serve Sodiers from building 2603 on USAG-Casey Dec. 3. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

New CIF operations save time on Casey By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs CASEY GARRISON — Soldiers will no longer waste an entire day when they need to trade out, return or pick up equipment from the Central Issue Facility. A new location will open in building 2603 behind Casey Lodge in the near future. “When we moved the CIF to Camp Stanley it did solve many of the logistical situations we were having at the time,” said Dale Raffield, USAG-RC CIF manager. “Inbound Soldiers now have an easier job getting their organizational clothing and

individual equipment.” No sooner than the CIF moved to Camp Stanley did they realize they needed some kind of facility remaining in USAG-Casey for the Soldiers who needed to exchange or return and pick up different equipment or new equipment. “The location at Camp Stanley works out great for the inbound Soldiers, we are next door to them,” Raffield said. “The problems start when we have a heavy demand for equipment and run out of those items. When this happens, Soldiers deployed to Casey, Castle and Hovey must make the trip back to Stanley to do their business here.

Having to make the trip will take them away from their duties for a full day.” The new CIF facility will be a direct exchange facility, which means, if a Soldier has something that is damaged, or needs exchanging, they can come to the new CIF and exchange it directly, explained Raffield. “When a Soldier arrives and we are out of an item he needs, we will send the item to the CIF facility on Casey where he can pick it up,” Raffield said. “He will no longer have to make the trip to Stanley.” The new facility will not be open every workday, only Mondays, Wednesdays,

and Fridays. For a Soldier to complete a direct exchange, their unit supply needs to coordinate with CIF on Stanley by the close of business on Thursday for pick-up on Monday, close of business on Monday for a Wednesday pick-up and close of business on Wednesday for a Friday pick-up. “We are always looking for new constructive ideas,” Raffield said. “This is a growing business and along with a growing business comes growing pains, but we are open to suggestions. If there is something Soldiers or supply units see we can improve, we will listen and change to improve.”

Soldiers, Family members and Civilians gather for Thanksgiving By Sally Hall USAG-Casey CAC Manager CASEY GARRISON — Soldiers, Family members, American and Korean Civilians gathered in the Warrior’s Club ballroom here Nov. 21, to celebrate Thanksgiving sponsored by the USAG-Casey Community Activity Center. The event demonstrated the significance of the Thanksgiving tradition through a fellowship with 120 Soldiers and Civilians in the community. Nate Greene, USAG-RC Community Activities manager, welcomed and thanked the participants for supporting the event, followed by an invocation from Chaplain (Capt.) John Vianney Ijeoma of Headquarters, Headquarters Company, Brigade Support Training Battalion. The event was highlighted by a reading of the history of Thanksgiving by Deanna Young, USAG- Casey American Red Cross manager, translated to Korean by Ms. Paek,

Min Im, of USAG-RC Family, Morale, D o n g d u c h e o n Vo l u n t e e r C e n t e r, commented, “I have been invited to Welfare and Recreation. The showcase of traditional foods for Thanksgiving events at Casey for the Thanksgiving prepared by the Warrior’s past four years, but today, I have a better understanding of the Club reinforced significance of the understanding of the celebration to “Hopefully, after today’s event, celebration and the meal prepared.” foreign spouses and Gosia Wroblewski, a group of Korean cooking a Thanksgiving meal will a Polish born spouse, women. married to a civilian “I have just make the how-to-cook easier.” John Wroblewski of been married to an USAG-Casey Postal American Soldier Winnie Grace Pepper, spouse of Spc. and this is my Adam Pepper of HHB, 15th Field Artillery Ser vices, felt she should have learned first Thanksgiving about the American meal,” said Winnie Grace Pepper, a spouse born and raised tradition when she lived in the United States in the Philippines, married to Spc. Adam for two years. “Thank you for the lecture today on the Pepper of HHB, 15th Field Artillery. “Hopefully, after today’s event, knowing history of Thanksgiving. I have to come to why I am cooking a Thanksgiving meal will Korea to learn about the facts of today’s make the how-to-cook easier.” celebration,” she said. Ms. Lee, Pok Hee, director of the “This is nice,” said Christine Drain of

Deanna Young (left), USAG-Casey American Red Cross manager, reads the history of Thanksgiving to the festing crowd while Paek, Min Im (right) of USAG-RC Family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation translates to Korean Nov 21. — U.S. Army photo by Sally Hall Montana, spouse of Sgt. 1st Class Lynn Drain of HHC, 2X, “Spouses, regardless of origins, can now sit and talk more about a Thanksgiving celebration. Our Korean guests also enjoyed the meal.” Thanksgiving Day may be differently celebrated by varied cultures but it sums up the same way: being grateful for all the blessings received throughout the year.

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The Harlem Globetrotters play off against their “competitors” during one of their comedic athletic performances at at Collier Field House, the first performance of their “Spinning the Globe” tour in Korea Dec. 1. The Globetrotters also performed at Camp Walker Dec. 2 and Osan Air Base Dec. 3. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi

The Harlem Globetrotters ‘Ambassadors of Goodwill’ tour Korea By Cpl. Lee Min-hwi USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — The Harlem Globetrotters performed their way into the hearts of nearly a thousand military community members at Collier Field House during the first of three Korea-wide “Spinning the Globe” tour performances Dec. 1. The illustrious “Ambassadors of Goodwill” have charmed more than 125 million fans worldwide throughout the past several decades. “We are the Ambassadors of Goodwill and we are glad to have this opportunity to come to Korea,” said Harlem Globetrotters

ball handler Hurb “Flight Time” Lang. “We get to see so many laughs in the faces of fans. The Families and Soldiers serving in Korea are true heroes for us.” Upon entering the court to the renowned whistle of “Sweet Georgia Brown” applauses remained steady as the Globetrotters formed the “Magic Circle” where each player highlighted his own unique ball handling skills. Their skillful trick shots and “hilarious” interactions with the audience captivated the wide-eyed fans. “The audience involvement with the players made this show even better,” said Master Sgt. Shilby Goodman from Brian Allgood Hospital. “It was very entertaining

The sharp-shooting Derrick “General” Grant performs one of his signature moves during the Globetrotters famous “Magic Circle” expose’ for the Yongsan crowd. (Left) Nate “Big Easy” Lofton is being scorned by a referee for bringing an audience member onto the court during a game as part of one of the many Globetrotter skits performed Dec. 1. (Right) Fans stand to raise their arms and cheer for the Harlem Globetrotters inside the Collier Field House gymnasium during the Globetrotters USAG-Yongsan performance.

and families really appreciated them for putting on this show here. I could see a lot of support, participation and fun.” The legendary Harlem Globetrotters have been a source of athletic entertainment for nearly 80 years, merging athletics with comedy to develop an iconic source of amusement for fans worldwide. In holiday seasons, they tour around the globe to visit U.S. Army installations to support Soldiers and Family members. “Traditionally, we visit U.S. military bases around the world in holiday seasons,” said Karen Fitz, Navy Entertainment director. “It is a way to show our appreciation to the services and sacrifices of those who serve our country.”

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News & Notes DUI Cases Increase DUI cases have increased from six last quarter to 11 this quarter and with the start of the holiday season that number could grow. Be responsible. For information, call 736-5187. National Gaurd recruiting visit Low Density Recruiting Program representatives will discuss benefits and incentives 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Community Services Building. The briefing targets Servicemembers in the Signal and Military Intelligence career fields. For information, call 723-6833. The Christmas Toyshop Check out the Christmas Toyshop 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Moyer Theatre. For information, call 723-3346. Holiday Party Special Troops Battalion-Korea is having a holiday party 5-10 p.m. Dec. 12 at Naija Ballroom in the Dragon Hill Lodge. For information, call 723-8322. Ski Tour Sign up for the Ski trip to Daemyung Vivaldi Park Dec. 13, 20, 27. The bus departs from Moyer Community Activities Center at 6 a.m. For information, call 723-3291. The Embers Come out and enjoy the sounds of the season with a Christmas concert 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Moyer Theater. For information, call 738-5254. Santa Claus is Comin’ Santa Claus will make an appearance 6-7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Reggie’s in the Main Post Club. Santa will be passing out gifts to the Children. For information, call 723-5678. Special Christmas Bingo The Uptown Lounge at the Main Post Club is having a special Christmas Bingo. The doors Open 11 a.m. Dec. 21, everyone is invited. For information, call 723-8785. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders You are invited to watch the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform 4 p.m. Dec. 27 at Collier Field House. This event is free and seating is available on a firstcome first-served basis. For information, call 738-5254. 2009 Peninsula Engineer Conference U.S. Forces Korea and Combined Forces Command Engineers 7:30 a.m. -until 4 p.m. Feb. 4-6 at the JW Marriott Hotel and the Multipurpose Training Facility. See www.same.org/pec for registration, events and other information. For information, call 723-3260. All-ranks Engineer Ball Society of American Military Engineers 6-10 p.m. Feb. 6 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Seoul. See www.same.org/pec for registration, events and other information. For information, call 723-3260. New Year’s eve Family Bowling Party Tickets are on sale at Yongsan Lanes. For information, call 723-7830.

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Hannam Village to receive major renovation, K-16 Commissary moves forward By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — About 60 senior spouses, family readiness group and tenant unit representatives, interested community members and garrison officials gathered Nov. 25 for a monthly community information forum at the Community Services Building. Garrison officials announced several new initiatives. Hannam Village residents will soon see a major construction project to renovate the three vacated towers at the leased housing area near Itaewon. “ The Korean National Housing Corporation decided to invest the money necessary to totally renovate these housing units,” said Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall.

Garrison Safety Manager Russell Obey briefs 60 senior spouses, family readiness group and tenant unit representatives, interested community members and garrison officials Nov. 25 at the monthly community information forum at the Community Services Building. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally

forum is an opportunity for community members to find out current activities The project would allow for more than and programs, and learn about news 250 families to move on post. Garrison and information at USAG-Yongsan. “It's Housing Officer Carol Jones said the a chance for our staff and key leaders new apar tments at support agencies on would be spacious the Garrison to give the and modern. community updates and Officials believe the answer questions,” Hall renovation could said. be complete by Officials also January 2010. announced upcoming “This will have events. “We will have many second and three community tree third order effects,” lighting events,” said Hall said. “We will Paul Robinson, Garrison Paul Robinson h a ve t o a d d re s s Fa m i l y a n d Mo r a l e , FMWR Director parking and traffic Welfare and Recreation issues during the director. “We invite the construction project. entire community to come We will also be looking at how apartments out and celebrate the season with us.” will be offered to current residents of the The Yongsan Tree Lighting event will be one tower we currently occupy.” 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at the park next to the South Hall also announced the approval of a Post Fire Station. new commissary for K-16 Air Base. “The The K-16 Air Base Tree Lighting will be Defense Commissary Agency approved our 5 p.m. Dec. 5 in front of the K-16 Air Base request," Hall said. "Now, we have to go Community Activities Center. after funding.” The Hannam Village ceremony will be 6 Hall said the air base is an enduring p.m. Dec. 8 at the Front Gate Circle. installation under the Yongsan Relocation Robinson said the December Community Plan. “This is a huge issue for K-16 Connection Magazine is out and available residents,” he said. “We are very happy at all DFMWR locations. “Pick up a copy with this announcement.” to find out what's coming up during the The monthly community information holiday season,” he said.

“We invite the entire community to celebrate the season with us.”

Gas prices fall By MSgt. Donovan Potter AAFES Pacific Communications YONGSAN GARRISON —Motorists are now paying less at the gas pumps in Korea since Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas stations opened Nov. 28. Historically, “Black Friday” is the busiest shopping day of the year. Unleaded gasoline sold for $1.984 per gallon, premium unleaded for $2.255 and diesel for $2.756. Officials said this is due to a reduction in cost AAFES pays for fuel in the Republic of Korea. “The AAFES fuel supplier in Korea lowered the wholesale cost Dec. 1, and AAFES was happy to pass along the savings to customers a few days early,” said Shawn Dorcy, USAG-Yongsan AAFES general manager.

Yongsan book donation promotes multiculturalism By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan Library donated 200 books and 60 magazines to the Library for Foreigners located in Wando, an island at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula. This happened in result of Wando officials corresponding requests to Yongsan officials for books to help some 200 multicultural families cope with nostalgia. Mayor of Wando Kim Jong-sik notably stated in a memo that he has witnessed a great increase of families with different cultural backgrounds through international marriages and an inflow of foreign workers. “It would be great if you could send us

publications in English or other languages with compassionate understanding," he noted. “We're happy to comply,” said USAGYongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall. “Actions like this strengthen our Good Neighbor Program. It's an opportunity to share our culture with our Korean friends.” Yongsan Library Director Dr. Esther Kim said the publications were not new but could be treasured by those who would otherwise have nothing. “The publications that we gave away were either donated by customers or were old duplicates,” Kim said. The new multicultural-catered library opened Nov. 28. Kim said he looks forward to “seeing

Yonngsan District Social Welfare Division workers collect boxes of books and magazines at the Yongsan Library Nov. 26 to send to Wandoas part of the Good Neighbor Program. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson

the increasing cultural expansion in Wando grow and is grateful for donations that help to ensure newcomers see they are not unnoticed.”

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison officials announced an increase in Driving Under the Influence incidents from the same quarter last year. “We had six DUIs during the first quarter of fiscal year 2008,” said Garrison Emergency Services Director Ricky Oxendine. “This quarter, we already have had 12 incidents.” As the community moves into the holiday season, Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall expressed concern.

“This is something we need to communicate to every one of our Soldiers, Civilian Employees and Family Members,” Hall said. “Drinking and driving is not an option.” Hall said the garrison is working closely with local law enforcement officials to ensure checkpoints are effective. “When an incident does occur, we work closely with the Korean National Police to process any SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement) member,” Oxendine said. In Korea, the legal limit for blood alcohol content is 0.05 percent. “You can have one or two beers and be over the limit,” Oxendine said. “The best course of action is to get a designated driver or take a taxi. Use the buddy system. Don't drink and drive.”

Drunk driving results in tragic consequences. USAG-Yongsan officials encourage community members to call a taxi, use the buddy system or get a designated driver. — Courtesy file photos

Garrison Safety Manager Russell Obey agreed. “It's a great time of year, but if you're not vigilant, and not concerned with safety, you can run into problems,” Obey said. “If you do drink, do so responsibly and in moderation. Remember, never give safety a day off.” Oxendine said the consequence can vary from revocation of driving privileges to fines, depending on the situation.

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“Off post, violators must deal with the Korean authorities,” he said. “If convicted for a DUI, violators could face fines of more than $1,500. By regulation, driving privileges will be revoked for one year Korea-wide.” Oxendine said depending on whether the offender is a Servicemember or Civilian Employee, additional disciplinary actions could apply. “If you're caught driving while your

privileges are revoked, you'll face an automatic five-year revocation of privileges,” he said. Oxendine said Yongsan Military police are extra vigilant during the holiday season and checkpoints are to be expected. “One thing to remember is while at a Korean National Police checkpoint you must cooperate with the authorities,” Oxendine said. “Take the keys from your friends. Don't let them drink and drive.”

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Ana Wallar spends her time as the Volunteer Jewelry Associate for the Chosun Gift Shop. She is also a nominee for the USAG-Yongsan Volunteer of the Quarter.

Yongsan Servicemembers, Civilian Employees and guests enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal Nov. 27 at the Three Kingdom's Inn Dining Facility. Army leaders served the meal. The senior leader of the day was Brig. Gen. Al Aycock (right), Special Operations Command-Korea commander. One of the Soldiers Aycock served was Pvt. James Burkman (left), 19, who just arrived for his first tour of duty in Korea and is currently in-processing through the Yongsan Readiness Center. “This is good,” said Army Capt. Justin Hall (not pictured), accompanied by his wife and four children. “This is the way to do it, for sure. I’m with family and the guys away from home.” — U.S. Army photo by David McNally

What does she do? Ana volunteers in the jewelry department and was selected to be the Volunteer Jewelry Associate. Her knowledge and expertise assist in the sale of sterling silver, stones and pearls. She volunteers every open day and helps unpack new merchandise as it arrives. Her dependability and expertise in Chosun merchandise is the reason she has been selected to go on a buying trip to Beijing. Where does she work? The Chosun Gift Shop How many hours per week? 10-15 What impact does she have? Her help is invaluable to not just the Chosun Gift Shop, but the community as a whole, because without volunteers like her the community would not be able to operate. Her assistance at the Chosun Gift Shop helps to generate funds for welfare activities and scholarships of the American Forces Spouses Club.

Ana Wallar, USAG-Yongsan Volunteer of the Quarter nominee.

Why does she volunteer? She is a dedicated volunteer who enjoys working with others. She donates her time to help make the Chosun Gift Shop an enjoyable experience for all the customers. If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities at Yongsan, call the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan volunteer coordinator at 738-7510 or the American Red Cross at 738-3670.

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CFC deadline in coming days By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YO N G S A N G A R R I S O N — T h e Combined Federal Campaign donation deadline has been extended from Dec. 3 to Dec. 15 to allow Military and Civilian personnel the opportunity to give to a charity of choice. CFC is the world’s largest employee focused program, which promotes and supports philanthropy by allowing personnel to choose from a number of charities for a one-time or recurring donation. “CFC’s campaign is running a little behind this year, probably because of the economy and everything, but we’re doing pretty well here on Yongsan and we’re coming back up to par,” said Sonja Goodman, USAG-Yongsan CFC-O coordinator.

There a many charities to choose from, but if one is unsure of where to donate, Goodman recommends the donation be made to the Family Support and Youth Program. “When you give to FSYP, 100 percent of it comes back to the installation DFMWR,” Goodman said. “They’re the reason that the movies on post are free, they have youth activities, a teen center and so much more.” Charitable donations can have effects far and wide.

USAG-Yongsan CFC-O coordinator Sonja Goodman points to a sign that shows the current amount of donations to the CFC from Yongsan personnel Dec. 3 at garrision headquarters. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson

“I encourage everybody to make a donation because it does make a world of difference, even if it’s in your local community.” To learn more about making donations or for additional information about the Combined Federal Campaign, contact Goodman at 738-4008.

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Thanksgiving, fellowship brings Soldiers, local Koreans together Courtesy of South Post Chapel A time of Thanksgiving and fellowship took place on Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Sanctuary at South Post Chapel when the 10 a.m. Christian Congregation welcomed into their kinship the vibrant young people from the Mustard Seed Adult Handicapped Home of Pa Ju City located near Seoul. The parishioners hosted the residents, comprised of 42 Korean men and women, and gathered together with them in worship and fellowship. In addition to a masterful soloist prayerfully singing the words of Psalm 27, and an inspiring message from Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David Crary, the worshippers enjoyed the songs and dances of the Mustard Seed community. After the service, there was merriment and joyful bonding in the Fellowship Hall where a traditional Thanksgiving meal

was combined with Korean dishes such as kimbab and spicy cabbage (kimchi). People left the chapel feeling a sense of spiritual intimacy and contentment from the Sunday activities. One person suggested that by giving of themselves they were getting back much more in return. A designated “love” offering was given for the Mustard Seed Handicapped Home, a community that has many needs. For instance, they have high fuel/heating bills and currently have no resources to pay for them. Without charitable efforts they would literally be left in the cold. For more information on how you can help, please contact Chaplain (Maj.) Sun Macupa, 501st MI BDE Chaplain at sun. [email protected] . For upcoming events in the season of Advent and Christmas at South Post Chapel, please contact South Post Chapel or your unit chapel office.

Thanksgiving dinner teaches youth about heritage By Audricia D. McKinney Eighth Army Public Affairs Thanksgiving came early for some when the of the Republic of Korea Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., brought a piece of the American culture to the young ladies of the Pearl S. Buck International foundation by hosting a special pre-Thanksgiving family dinner in

order to demonstrate American traditions and to teach the girls about their American heritage Nov. 23. Members of the college educated African-American sorority prepared more than 20 different dishes ranging from the traditional turkey to pumpkin pie in order to give their PSBI guests the most realistic Thanksgiving dinner possible. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in

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Single Soldiers develop ‘Strong Bonds’ during training at Mt. Sorak retreat

A group of Soldiers from the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade recently received training to help them make better relationship choices. 45 Single Soldiers attended Strong Bonds Training from Nov. 24-26 at Mt. Sorak. The training was developed by Army chaplaincy from Jan Van Epps’ book, How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk. The Army uses this training because it has proven effective in helping Soldiers eliminate unhealthy relationship choices. The group also anjoyed a morning hike to the top of Mt. Sorak during the retreat. Download this photo at www.flickr.com/ imcomkorea — Photo courtesy of the 501st BDE Chapel Office conjunction with the PSBI foundation, mentor several bi-racial young ladies, mostly Asian and African American, throughout the year so as to build a positive self image, educate about their ethnic backgrounds and to teach the basic elements of life in order to obtain self-efficiency. The festivities began with an arts and craft activity teaching the girls how to make turkeys out of paper bags and construction paper. The entertainment portion included a Hip-hop dance and a live performance

of the playing of a Jang-Go, a traditional Korean drum. “This is really nice opportunity to interact with young ladies of the Pearl S. Buck International foundation said Carmen Eltson, member of Delta Sigma Theta. “Everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship and all the hard work to coordinate this event paid off.” For more information on the Pearl S. Buck International Foundation please visit www.psbi.org/site/PageServer.

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Legal Services Office offers important information about Article 139 claims Capt. Samuel K. Kim Client Legal Services Division Article 139 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice provides redress in cases where property has been willfully damaged or destroyed, or wrongfully taken, by personnel who are subject to the UCMJ. Article 139 assists in ensuring that a victim is compensated directly by an offender. Any person (military or civilian), business, or organization may file an Article 139 claim. Article 139 only covers personal or real property that has either been willfully damaged or wrongfully taken. “Willful damage” is damage inflicted intentionally, knowingly, and purposefully without justifiable excuse. A “wrongful taking” is any unauthorized taking or withholding of property, with the intent to deprive, temporarily or permanently, the owner or person lawfully in possession of the property. Article 139 does not apply to claims for property damage resulting from simple negligence, accidents, or for death or personal injury. Article 139 also does not apply to disputes over debts, contracts, or ownership of property, unless the evidence shows that a dispute is merely a cloak for an intent to steal. The procedures governing Article 139 claims are contained in Army Regulation (AR) 27-20 (Claims) and Department of the Army Pamphlet 27-162 (Claims Procedures). Under these references, an

Article 139 claimant must file a written complaint (that seeks a definite sum in U.S. dollars) within 90 days of the incident that gave rise to the claim. An Article 139 claimant can also file a verbal complaint within 90 days of the incident that gave rise to the claim, but must follow-up with a written complaint within 10 days. Any officer who receives an Article 139 claim must forward it to the Special CourtMartial Convening Authority that has UCMJ jurisdiction over the alleged offender within two working days. If a claim appears to be subject to Article 139 procedures, the SPCMCA will, within four working days, appoint an investigating officer to investigate the claim using the informal procedures of AR 27–20 and AR 15–6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers). After the findings and recommendations of the investigation have received a legal review, the approval authority can either disapprove or approve an Article 139 claim in an amount equal to, or less than, the amount of the assessment limitations established by AR 27-20. Claimants and alleged offenders have additional due process rights under AR 27-20, including the right to request reconsideration. If an Article 139 claim is approved for payment, the local finance office will be directed to withhold the approved amount from the offender’s pay, and pay it to the claimant. For more information on the Article 139 claim process, please contact your local military claims office.

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USAG-Yongsan holiday religious services & programs Catholic Advent Community Penance Service Christmas Eve Family Mass Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass Christmas Day Mass (One Mass only) Mary Mother of God Mass New Year’s Day Mass

Date/Time Dec. 17 1730-2100 Dec. 24 1600-1730 Dec. 24 2300-0130 Dec. 25 1130-1230 Dec. 31 1730-1900 Jan. 1, 1130-1230

Location Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel

Episcopal Christmas Holy Eucharist

Dec. 24 1900-2000

Memorial Chapel

Jewish Hanukkah Celebration

Dec. 21 1530-1800

South Post Chapel

Protestant 2008 KATUSA Praise & Worship Dec. 5 0900-1700 Christmas Play (Gospel) Dec. 7 1200-1300 Christmas Cantata Dec. 14 1000-1100 Christmas Musical Program Dec. 14 1000-1100 Christmas Eve/Day Caroling/Fellowship Dec. 24 1800-2100 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1830-1930 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1900-2000 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1900-2000 Christmas Day Community-Wide Service Dec. 25 1500-1630 (AIM-Korea – Busses depart South Post Chapel at 1400) Watchnight Service Dec. 31 2000-0030 Watchnight Service Dec. 31 2200-2400

South Post Chapel South Post Chapel South Post Chapel South Post Theater Allgood Hospital Chapel Hannam Village Chapel South Post Chapel K-16 Chapel Yong Nak Church Hannam Village Chapel South Post Chapel

For more information, call 738-3011

Combined Federal Campaign continues in Korea United States Forces Korea has extended the Combined Federal Campaign through Dec. 15. Contact your organization’s CFC representative for more information or to donate to CFC.

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LOCATION

Today

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

CASEY 730-7354

Ghost Town (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Righteous Kills (R) 8:30 p.m.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG) 6:30 p.m. Flash of Genius (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Eagle Eye (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Ghost Town (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Flash of Genius (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

No Show

Eagle Eye (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

No Show

HENRY 768-7724

Quantum of Solace (PG13) 7 p.m.

Igor (PG) 1 Quantum of Solace (PG13) 7 p.m.

Igor (PG) 3 p.m. Flash of Genius (PG13) 7 p.m.

Eagle Eye (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

No Show

No Show

HUMPHREYS 753-7716

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

HOVEY 730-5412

Flash of Genius (PG13) 7 p.m.

Eagle Eye (PG13) 7 p.m.

Righteous Kills (R) 7 p.m.

No Show

Ghost Town (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

Australia (PG13) 7 p.m.

KUNSAN 782-4987

Australia (PG13) 6 / 9 p.m.

Australia (PG13) 6 / 9 p.m.

Nights in Rodanth (PG13) 6 p.m. Ghost Town (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

No Show

No Show

No Show

Nights in Rodanth (PG13) 6 p.m.

Australia (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m.

Australia (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m.

Quantum of Solace (PG13) 7 p.m.

OSAN 784-4930

Nights in Rodanthe (PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m.

Igor (PG) 1 p.m. Bangkok Dangerous (R) 3:30/ 7 / 9:30 p.m.

Australia (PG13) 4:30 / 8 p.m.

Australia (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m.

RED CLOUD 732-6620

Quantum of Solace (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG) 7 p.m.

Eagle Eye (PG13) 7 p.m.

Flash of Genius (PG13) 7 p.m.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG) 7 p.m.

No Show

Eagle Eye (PG13) 7 p.m.

STANLEY 732-5565

Traitor (R) 7 p.m. My Best Friend’s Girl (R) 9 p.m.

Miracle at St. Anna (R) 9 p.m. Burn After Reading (R) 7 p.m.

Righteous Kills (R) 7 p.m.

Babylon A.D. (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

Australia (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.

Miracle at St. Anna (R) 7 p.m.

YONGSAN 738-7389

Bolt (PG) 3 / 5:30 p.m. Australia (PG13) 6:30 p.m.

Bolt (PG) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. Australia (PG13) 3:30 / 7 p.m.

Australia (PG13) 3:30 / 7 p.m. Ghost Town (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. Bolt (PG) 2 / 5 / 8

Flash of Genius (PG13) 7 p.m. Ghost Town (PG13) 6 p.m. Burn After Reading (R) 6 p.m.

Flash of Genius (PG13) 7 p.m. Ghost Town (PG13) 6 p.m. Burn After Reading (R) 6 p.m.

Eagle Eye (PG13) 7 p.m. Righteous Kills (R) 6 p.m. Burn After Reading (R) 6 p.m.

Eagle Eye (PG13) 7 p.m. Righteous Kills (R) 6 p.m. Mirrors (R) 6 p.m.

CHAPLAIN

DECEMBER 5, 2008

Area I Worship Schedule Protestant Services Collective Sunday 1000 Sunday 1000 Sunday 1030 Sunday 1100 Sunday 1100 Sunday 1100 Sunday 1100 Wednesday 1130 Gospel Sunday 1100 1230 Wednesday 1800 Thurday 1900 COGIC Sunday 1230 KATUSA Sunday 1930 Sunday 1300 Tuesday 1900 Tuesday 1840 Tuesday 1800 Tuesday 1830 Tuesday 1830 Thursday 1830

Catholic Mass Sunday 1130 Sunday 0900 Sunday 1215 Sunday 0930 Orthodox Service 1st and 2nd Sundays 1000 Later Day Saints Sunday 1400 Jewish

Friday

Stone Chapel Stanley Chapel West Casey Chapel Protestant Sunday School-Coffee House Warrior Chapel Crusader Chapel Hovey Chapel Bible Study-Coffee House Casey Memorial Chapel Camp Stanley Chapel Gospel Bible Study Stanley Chapel Gospel Practice Stanley Chapel CRC Warrior Chapel CRC Warrior Chapel Jackson Auditorium Camp Stanley Chapel Casey Stone Chapel Camp Castle Chapel Casey Memorial Chapel Camp Hovey Chapel West Casey Chapel

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

Collective Sunday Contemporary Sunday

South Post Chapel (Liturgical) Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Hannam Village Chapel (Korean) South Post Chapel K-16 Chapel Hannam Village Chapel

1000

Multi Purpose Training Facility

Gospel 1200 Seventh-Day Adventist Saturday 0930 United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 1330

West Casey Chapel

South Post Chapel Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Memorial Chapel

KATUSA Thursday

1830

Memorial Chapel

Episcopal Sunday

1000

Memorial Chapel

Friday

1900

1100 1100 1100 1300 1800

Freedom Chapel Suwon Air Base Chapel Camp Eagle Chapel Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel

KATUSA Tuesday

1900

Freedom Chapel

Korean Wednesday 1730 Wednesday 1900

Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel (Bible Study)

Catholic Services

Jewish

1145 0930 1700 1700

Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Camp Eagle Chapel Suwaon Air Base Chapel

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

1000 1030 1700 1215 1300

Camp Carroll Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Carroll

1900

Camp Walker

1900 1830

Camp Carroll Camp Walker

0900 1130 1700

Camp Walker Camp Carroll Camp Walker

Catholic Services Mass Sunday Saturday

Jewish

For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea. army.mil, 723-6707

For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea. army.mil, 723-6707

Catholic Services

Mass Sunday 0800 1130 Saturday 1700 Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Tues/Wed 1205 1st Sat. 0900

Collective Protestant Sunday Gospel Contemporary

Mass Daily Sunday

Area IV Worship Schedule Protestant Services

Protestant Services

0800 0930 0930 1000 1030 1100

Jewish Services

1830

Area III Worship Schedule

Area II Worship Schedule Protestant Services

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



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

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

USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

USAG-Red Cloud/Casey

USAG-Daegu Chaplains

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

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

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

Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley: [email protected], 764-5455

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

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

Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: [email protected], 732-6169

Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin: [email protected], 765-8004

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

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

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

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Seoul Tower gives great city views By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

As winter weather brings clear skies and cooler temperatures to Korea, the opportunity to get out and discover the local scenery has never been better. Seoul’s skyline is unique because of a landmark tower sitting atop Namsan in the city’s center. Nam is Korean for south and san means mountain. But, you’ll get a confused look if you ask someone about Nam Mountain. It’s commonly referred to by its Korean name, Namsan Mountain. The tower, built in 1969, was used as a communication tower for radio and television signals. It wasn’t until 1980 that Seoul Tower was opened to the public. The facility received extensive renovations in 2005. Today, the complex is a must-see tourist attraction. On a clear day, visitors can see miles of the cities terrain. Seoul Tower is 777 feet tall. The observation deck rotates slowly to give a complete view of the city. There is also a restaurant above the observation deck. Two high-speed elevators whisk visitors to the top and back. Underground is an aquarium, World Folk Museum, Fantasy Land and a 3-D theater. Visitors can ride a cable car to the tower, take a bus or taxi, drive or hike. Next to the Namsan Public Library at the base of the western slope is a park with eateries and small zoo.This is where the path to the staircais begins.The stairs wind through the forest and up the side of the mountain. Along the way, there are plenty of benches for rest and relaxation.An easier way to get up Namsan is the cable car, but the hike offers good exercise. Another option is Seoul City Bus No. 2, or a drive up the east road. Hours for the tower observatory are 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., but ticket sales stop at midnight. There is a nominal fee for adults and discounts for children to visit the observation deck. Korea offers many things to do throughout the year. A visit to Seoul Tower is a chance to see the city in a unique and breathtaking way.

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Upcoming MWR events in Korea

NEWS

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FOCUS ON FITNESS

Christmas with The Embers Dec. 17-20

Christmas with The Embers is a delightful and engaging experience that will leave you with that wistful warm and cozy Christmas feeling through theater and song. Superlative costume changes and theatrical props will keep you intrigued along with original presentations of your favorite Christmas classics and brand new Embers originals sure to set deep in your heart.

Dec. 17 Camp Casey, Warrior’s Club, 4 p.m. Dec. 18 Yongsan Garrison, Moyer Theater, 7 p.m. Dec. 19 Camp Walker, TBD Dec. 20 Camp Humphreys, Super Gym, 7 p.m.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Dec. 25 - 31

The name itself brings to each of us images of an American icon. The Cheerleaders, the DOD and the USO have teamed up an unprecedented 49 times to boost the morale of the men and women of our U.S. military at hundreds of bases and outposts around the world. The ladies have their meals in the mess halls and share in conversations about the Cowboys, happenings in the States and loved ones at home. Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Dec. 27 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Dec. 31

Soldiers sing Myron Butler's "Stronger" while marching in battle gear during the 2008 U.S. Army Soldier Show. Vocalists, dancers, technicians and drivers are needed for the 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show. Application instructions are available on the Internet at www.ArmyMWR.com by clicking on Recreation & Leisure, Entertainment, and then U.S. Army Soldier Show. View this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps

December final month to apply for 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show By Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs

Osan AB, Base Theatre, 3 p.m. Kunsan AB, Wolfpack Fitness Center, TBD Yongsan Garrison, Collier Field House, 4 p.m. Camp Casey, Carey Fitness Center, 7 p.m. Camp Humphreys, Super Gym, 7 p.m. Camp Walker, TBD

Zumba Fitness classes available at Trent gym Zumba Fitness is

offered from 5:306:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Trent Gym (by the PX), upstairs. For information, contact Shelton Coonfield, Fitness Instructor, at 010-2041-7546 or via e-mail at:

[email protected]

‘Good Neighbors’ learn martial arts

Soldiers and Family members of 8th U.S. Army were awarded the opportunity to learn the ancient Zen martial art, Sunmundo, at the Golgul Temple located near Gyongju, South Korea in Mt. Hamwol Nov. 26-28. Golgulsa is the only cave temple in South Korea and was built during the Sixth Century. The martial arts training was part of a three-day Good Neighbor Program tour to the city of Gyongju for 8th U.S. Army Soldiers and Family members sponsored by Gangnam City.

December 31 is the deadline to apply for an audition to join the cast and crew of the 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show. Army Entertainment Division needs vocalists, dancers, musicians, technicians and specialty acts for the song-and-dance extravaganza that provides “entertainment for the Soldier, by the Soldier.” Vocalists must submit a DVD or video cassette that exhibits musical styles, vocal range and special talents emphasizing musical variety. A suggested format features a spoken introduction, a minimum of two songs of contrasting styles, and a segment devoted to additional talents, such as dance or instrumental ability. Musicians must also submit an audio CD. Dancers must submit a DVD or video cassette that exhibits different styles of dance. A spoken introduction, followed by at least two performance numbers illustrating various techniques, is required. Both solo and partner-accompanied dances are acceptable. Be sure to include additional talents, particularly vocals. Vocalists who play musical instruments are ideal candidates for the Soldier Show, which will consider instrumentalists who can sing. Such candidates are not required to have musician as their military occupational specialty, but they should be proficient in reading basic lead sheets or chord charts. Musicians’ audition videos must include a recording of a solo performance, which can be supplemented by a recording with an ensemble or band. Singing ability is desired but not required, and additional talents will be evaluated in conjunction with proficiency on the primary instrument, including singing, playing of multiple instruments and dancing – which should be revealed in the video. The Army Entertainment Division’s panel of judges will select Soldier-musicians for live auditions based on the videos and application packets. Technicians are needed for audio, video, lighting, costuming and stage technology. Performers and technicians with experience in theatre leadership, team building, and mechanical or electrical aptitude also will be considered for positions such as stage

manager. They must be available from Feb. 1 through Nov. 30. Technicians must submit a resume that illustrates experience in sound, lighting, construction, carpentry or stage management. Photographs of past work are encouraged. Performers should also list their technical experience, if applicable. Drivers also are needed to help keep the U.S. Army Soldier Show on the road. Freightliner trucks and a commercial bus are used to transport the cast, crew and equipment around the country. Active duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers with a valid Class A driver’s license are preferred, but applicants with any valid driver’s license are eligible for training. Application instructions and a letter of release sample are available on the Internet at ArmyMWR.com by clicking on Recreation & Leisure, Entertainment, and then U.S. Army Soldier Show. If sending your nomination via the U.S. Postal Service, mail your packet to: United States Army Soldier Show, Attn: 2009 Selection Committee, P.O. Box 439, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Via other carriers: United States Army Soldier Show, Attn: 2009 Selection Committee, 6091 Sharon Lane, Bldg. 1434, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. All nominees must have a minimum of 90 days time in service remaining after completion of the tour in Nov. 2009, and be deployable worldwide. Soldiers selected for the 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show must have a change of duty or change of rater evaluation report completed prior to leaving their units. Review of video auditions and technicians is scheduled for mid-January and finalists will be notified through their respective regional headquarters by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command’s U.S. Army Entertainment Division by Jan. 23. Temporary duty orders will be issued and costs paid by FMWRC for Soldiers to travel to Fort Belvoir for final auditions. Those selected for the show will be attached to FMWRC through Nov. 30, and the others will return to their units. For artistic and technical inquiries, contact Tim Higdon at (703) 806-3698, DSN 656-3698 or timothy.b.higdon@ us.army.mil. For military information, contact 1st Sgt. Cynthia Moody at (703) 806-4937 or DSN 656-4937.

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Community brings best surprise from home

By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG-humphreys — One of the toughest times during a Soldier’s tour overseas is the time spent away from home and family. One U.S. Soldier stationed here recently received the surprise of a lifetime when his mother traveled across 14 time zones to pay him an unannounced visit. While thousands of people across southern Michigan knew Susan Harlow was secretly plotting to visit her son, Sgt. Burton Harlow of 1st Platoon, 557th Military Police Company, 94th MP Battalion here, Burton had no idea his family and his unit were plotting a Harlow family reunion. The surprise visit began back in June when radio station 102.9 FM from Dundee, Michigan, was broadcasting a live remote show, Breakfast with Bubba, from a fire station where Burton’s late father worked. Burton’s mother Susan and his sister Amy were there for the broadcast. During the radio show Amy asked host Brian Cowen for a T-shirt for her brother who was a Soldier serving in South Korea. Here in Korea, Burton listens to 102.9 FM by internet but didn’t catch that particular broadcast. “I always listen to 102.9 from my home town on the internet,” said Burton. “A few months ago, I logged into the site one night and I couldn’t get the stream. It was just – gone.” Burton couldn’t listen because the radio station’s web master disabled the live stream feed to his computer in the barracks. Burton said he thought it was just technical problems but that is where the concealment of the planning for the surprise visit began. Cowen had come up with a great idea while talking with Amy and Susan on the air that morning: wouldn’t it be great if there was a way we could sponsor Susan to travel all the way to South Korea to visit her son? Following that broadcast, obtaining a sponsor to enable Susan to travel half-way around the world to see her son became a daily topic on Cowen’s morning show. This is about the time Burton lost his connection to the radio station’s internet broadcast. “I found out during their visit here that there were thousands of e-mails and letters sent to Cowen in support of my mom coming to Korea to visit me,” said Burton. “I really should have known something was up when I was unable to get the live stream from the radio station for so many months. Cowen told me during the visit how they in fact blocked the internet stream to keep me out of the action.” It didn’t take long for Cowen to gain sponsorship for Susan to travel. Key Bank of Ann Arbor president Bill Koehler stepped up and purchased plane tickets, hotel rooms and rental cars for Susan, Cowen and himself to travel to the Land of the Morning Calm to surprise an unsuspecting, but very-deserving Soldier with a three-day visit in Seoul. “I thought it was an incredible idea and I was probably just as excited to pull it off as Sgt. Harlow’s mother and sister,” said 2nd Lt. Neal Dyson, Harlow’s platoon leader. “I believe that he – as much as anyone in

(Standing from left to right) 557th Military Police Company Soldiers – Pfc. Jonathan Frischman, 2nd Lt. Neal Dyson, Brian Cowen, Susan Harlow, Sgt. Burton Harlow and Bill Koehler; (kneeling from left to right) Pfc. Kyle Zimmerman and Sgt. Aaron Mixon – celebrate the Harlow family reunion at a hotel in Seoul recently. Michigan radio station 102.9 FM and Key Bank of Michigan teamed up to organize and sponsor Susan Harlow to travel to South Korea to surprise-visit her son, Sgt. Burton Harlow recently. — U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ratterree our unit – deserves and appreciates the around Korea who wanted to express their support of his and all the other hometown support of the event and offered assistance communities. It was an absolute honor to with any coordination in making the visit be involved with the surprise and to be with a success.” With the support of thousands of him to share in the experience.” Getting Burton to Seoul without him southern Michigan radio listeners tuning suspecting the clandestine activities of his in to the daily broadcast of 102.9 FM and family and unit was no easy task, but Dyson radio station personality Cowen (known as said everyone involved on both sides were Bubba on the air), getting the Harlow family determined to see Burton and his mother together was truly an example of an America supports you moment. reunited during his tour. “My chain of command told me that we “We tried very hard to keep the entire event a secret,” said Dyson. “During the were going to Seoul to pick someone up at days leading up to the surprise visit, we a hotel and when we arrived to the hotel, I began receiving calls from commanders was expecting to see a Soldier waiting in the

hotel room,” said Burton. Instead, what he saw were two Civilians he had never seen before – Cowen, the face of the voice he had spent years listening to, and Key Bank president Koehler. “After a few minutes in the hotel room, this guy held out a microphone and began asking me questions, and I really didn’t know what was going on,” said Burton. This is when Dyson and the rest of the Soldiers of 1st Platoon kicked the final stage of the surprise visit into action – calling for room service to deliver some bottled water. “I was still trying to figure out what was going on, then my mother walks into the room, and I nearly fainted,” said Burton. “My mom’s not a big traveler and I couldn’t believe she got on a plane for 15 or 16 hours to get here. I’ll never forget the smile she had on her face saying she knew the whole time and had put one over on me.” One of the most thoughtful, widely supported surprise visits to a U.S. Soldier ever by a Family Member featured a weekend-tour of the shops and restaurants of downtown Seoul with Cowen, Koehler and Dyson joining the Harlow family. Dyson said he wishes all parents, spouses, Family Members and friends of Servicemembers reach out in support of the sacrifices they make. “Sometimes a simple letter, phone call or care package can mean the world to a Servicemember serving far from home,” he said. Dyson said this Thanksgiving holiday is just one of many Soldiers like Sgt. Harlow spend away from their families and that a little taste of home can make a world of difference for all our troops.

Respect, Protect: World AIDS Day 2008

USAG-HUMPHREYS — Jean Dumoulin, (third from left) Capt. Michelle Ambersley, (far left) and Capt. Michael Sunwoo (right) interacted with more than 300 Humphreys Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members during World AIDS Day Dec. 1 to promote health awareness and risk prevention. For more information log on to www.worldaidsday.org. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall

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News & Notes Change in Sick Call Hours 75th Medical Company Area Support, U.S. Army Health Clinic - USAG-Humphreys announced a change in sick call hours. Effective Dec. 8, sick call hours will be 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Fridays. There will be no sick call Thursdays. In the event of an emergency, dial 119 if living off post, 911 if living on post or call the After Hours clinic at 0505-753-8111. Overseas Housing Allowance Survey Your participation in this year Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility Survey is critical to your family receiving equitable OHA utility allowance. All Servicemembers in Korea who reside off post and receive OHA may access the survey beginning Dec. 1 at https://www.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/survey/ novoha.html. The data gathered from the survey is used to compute OHA Utility and Recurring Maintenance Allowances for Service members worldwide. The OHA survey will be available online through Jan. 16, 2009. Operation Santa Claus Area III Post Offices will hold Operation Santa Claus, a second mail call held only on Christmas Eve, on Dec. 24 tentatively at 4 p.m. Mail Clerks and Postal Officers will be notified via cell phone Dec. 24 when the actual time for Operation Santa Claus has been determined. Units must ensure that the main APO has all current contact names and cell phone numbers of Unit Mail Clerks and Postal Officers no later than Dec. 10. For additional information contact 1st Lt. Pelly at 753-6056. Combined Federal Campaign Extended The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign–Overseas has been extended to Dec. 15. For more information, see a CFC representative or visit www. cfcoverseas.org to make a charitable contribution. Federal Employee Health Benefit Plan The FEHB Program’s annual Open Season begins Nov. 10 and continues through Dec. 8. During this period, if you are eligible for government benefits, you may enroll, change plans or options, change from self-only to family or from family to self-only, cancel enrollments, and change your premium conversion option. After Open Season, these options will only be available under limited situations. Open Season requests will be effective Jan. 4, 2009. For more information visit www.opm.gov/insure.

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Fill’er up, please!

AAFES brings sub-$2 gas to Humphreys By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs USAG-humphreys — Just in time for Christmas holiday savings, a new AAFES gas station will officially open at the intersection of Freedom and Victory Roads is scheduled to open late next week. When AAFES decided to build the station, the construction phase of the project took ten weeks to complete. The new station will give as much as $12,000 per month in collective automobile fuel cost savings back to the community as the opening cost per gallon for regular unleaded will be $1.98 – nearly $3 less than the average price per gallon Humphreys commuters have paid at the current DOL gas station. “There were challenges as the contract was both Army and AAFES,” said George Ricker, Humphreys AAFES General Manager. “The Army handled the landscaping and AAFES handled all the above-ground type work, but the real beauty of the project is that it was a cooperative effort.” Ricker said it was the collaborative efforts of AAFES, Army and Korean contractors that enabled the construction phase of this project to be completed quickly. “The ability to open a gas station in just a couple of months is incredible as it traditionally takes significantly longer because of the complexity of some projects,” said Ricker. “The construction was fast, efficient, ontime, and actually finished a couple of days early,” he said. David Frodsham, Deputy to the Humphreys Garrison Commander said

gaining the new AAFES gas station is excellent timing. “We’ve been paying $4.97 for months and I’ve been making excuses lately to go over to Osan Air Base to save money,” said Frodsham. “Everyone knows that gas is down to $2 a gallon in the states, so why shouldn’t we also pay the same? The new station is excellent timing for the Humphreys community to save money.” Ricker said AAFES procures gas locally in Korea allowing for significantly improved prices over current Humphreys DOL fuel point gas prices. The Humphreys AAFES gas station hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will also be a limited amount of retail items available. “You’ll be able to get items like windshield wiper cleaner, air fresheners, oil, wiper blades and snack food-type stuff,” said Ricker. “The primary function will be as a gas station, but it’s really going to be nice to open this station and really save people some money. We feel really good about that and it’s what we should be doing for our customers every day.” The AAFES gas station is one of many facility grand openings this year. In the future, AAFES plans to open two more shopette-sized gas stations and a car care center at Humphreys.

Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin K. Humphreys not forgotten

New Humphreys Flickr Web Site Want to get copies of photos of a community event? It’s easy now that U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys has its own Flickr photo-sharing webpage. To view or download your own high-resolution images of community events go to: www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys. USAGHumphreys Public Affairs Office will post images weekly so check back often. Call 7548598 for more information.

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AAFES General Manager George Ricker (second from left) conducts a site visit of the new Humphreys AAFES gas station Dec. 1. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall

Remembering the past as we build the future

Homeschooling Spouses Holiday Get-together Homeschooling Spouses will gather on Monday, Dec. 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Bldg. 510, Apt. 108. Bring something from your home you just can’t seem to get rid of to donate to someone. It’s the re-gift party! Also bring a story to share of the funniest, weirdest, or wildest Christmas present you have ever received. Come ready to laugh with us! Contact Elisabeth Townley at 0103144-0352 or [email protected].

We want to publish your stories and photos in The Morning Calm Weekly, the USAGHumphreys Command Channel and on the Humphreys Flickr web page. Please send any story ideas and photos to Ken Hall at the USAG-HumphreysPublic Affairs Office at [email protected] or call 754-8847.

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Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin K. Humphreys. — U.S. Army photo. By Bob Frace Suwon Recreation Manager USAG-HUMPHREYS — It has been 47 years since the crash that took the lives of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin K. Humphreys and the seven crewmembers

on board the H-21 Shawnee helicopter that Humphreys was piloting. Humphreys, along with co-pilot Chief Warrant Officer William Lingle Jr., crew chiefs Spc. Oscar Ramirez, Spc. Jack L. White and three passengers, lost their lives the morning of Nov. 13, 1961 when their aircraft experienced mechanical failure and crashed during a routine mission to Osan Air Base. Then, on April 21, 1962, the installation known as K-6 sub post since the Korean War was renamed Camp Humphreys, in honor of Humphreys. During a small ceremony on that occasion, Major Smalley, the commander of the 6th Transportation Company and Humphreys’ unit commander, stated that Humphreys was an officer with impeccable standards and a man of sound judgment. Humphreys had served as an enlisted Soldier, pilot, and was also the Installation’s Morale Welfare and Recreation officer. Camp Humphreys has a long history on the Korean peninsula. Originally, the installation was home to Japanese forces from 1919 to 1945, during Japan’s occupation of the peninsula. During the Korean War, the installation became a vital post for United States forces. It has continually served many

units, Soldiers, and Civilians and has been selected as the future headquarters of U.S. Forces Korea. In March 2007, Betty Humphreys, widow of Chief Warrant Officer Humphreys, visited the installation and gave a speech during the official ceremony that changed the name of Camp Humphreys to United States Army Garrison Humphreys. During her remarks, Mrs. Humphreys said that although she was invited to the official naming of the camp in honor of her husband in 1962, she could not make the journey at that time. She added that she knows that her husband would be proud of the many changes occurring on the installation as well as the Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members who live and work here. The on-going transformation and proud heritage of U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys can be seen everyday by the men and woman of our Armed Forces, both Active and Retired, their Families and the American and Korean Civilians who have worked under the Humphreys name since 1962. The tireless efforts and ultimate sacrifices of Soldiers like Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin K. Humphreys and the men of his crew will never be forgotten.

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Area III ROKA Support Group welcomes new CSM By Pfc. Kim, Hyung-joon USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

Area III ROKA Support Group Command Sgt. Maj. Jang Dae-sung speaks during a change of responsibility ceremony held Nov. 24. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Hyung-joon

USAG-HUMPHREYS — The Area III Republic of Korea Army Support Group held a change of responsibility ceremony here on Nov. 24 for its command sergeant major, the highest noncommissioned officer among ROKA personnel serving alongside the U.S. Army in Area III. Command Sgt. Maj. Park, Sang-yeon handed his position over to Command Sgt. Maj. Jang, Dae-sung during the ceremony in the MP Hill Gym. The wives of the two command sergeants major, various senior officers and noncommissioned officers from Area III U.S. and ROK forces and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Soldiers attended the event. The host of the ceremony, Maj. Choi Jung-rak, commander of Area III ROKA Support Group, praised Park for his role in the perfect accomplishment of all missions by Area III KATUSA Soldiers. “Command Sgt. Maj. Park has made essential accomplishments in various fields for the KATUSAs’ perfect completion of missions. He developed mutual friendship between the Republic of Korea and the United States and enhanced ROK-U.S. combined operational capabilities by devoting himself to not only keeping close contact with the U.S., but also organizing creative friendship activities,” Choi said.

Choi had even greater expectations for the new command sergeant major. After describing Jang’s past duty assignments in the ROKA Special Forces, a United Nations peacekeeping mission in East Timor and four terms as sergeant major in other units, Choi said, “His credentials are impeccable as a proven NCO with both military knowledge and experience.” Jang emphasized physical and mental strength, adherence to regulations, and team spirit as the three points he deemed most important to KATUSAs serving in Area III and promised to continue to accomplish the mission as Area III command sergeant major, “with fiery passion.” Park, who also served in the ROKA Special Forces and UN Peacekeeping mission since his enlistment in 1982, will move on to serve as command sergeant major for 2nd Infantry Division RSG. “My service for the past 22 months as command sergeant major of Area III RSG has enabled me to learn and experience many valuable things and I will take all the good memories with me to the next level,” Park said. Park did not forget to praise the KATUSA Soldiers in the crowd, saying, “The KATUSA Program was established 58 years ago and this certainly is a great achievement and tradition that will not be replaced by any means. You are the centerpiece of the ROKU.S. Alliance.”

Humphreys Transportation Motor Pool helping young lives By Bob McElroy USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs USAG-HUMPHREYS — Civilian employees from the Humphreys Garrison Transportation Motor Pool and the Directorate of Logistics demonstrated the spirit of giving recently by raising nearly $1,400 for three local school children. Led by Chief Warrant Officer Charles D. Kim, the officer in charge of the TMP and DOL director Rick Slawson, the employees held a fund-raising luncheon on Oct. 16 and raised $1,375 for the children. The money will cover 12 months for each student’s school lunch meals as well as study materials. Kim established the program last year to provide money for school lunches and supplies for three local children from singleparent homes. Last year’s donations totaled more than $1,100. The three students attend Buyeong Elementary School near here. They are: • Na, Hi-ra, a 12-year-old girl in the sixth grade who has only a father. Her father works as a heavy laborer on construction jobs for minimum income or less. Na hasn’t been able to pay for her school lunches for five months. • Yi, Chung-woo, 11-year-old boy in the fifth grade. He has only a father and two elder sisters. His father has been sick for a while and cannot work. He hasn’t been able to pay for his school lunches for several months. • So, Jae-yong, a 10-year-old boy in the fourth Grade. His parents do not have enough income to support their children

Rick Slawson (left), the director of Humphreys Directorate of Logistics presents a cash donation to So, Jae-yong, a 10 year old fourth grader at nearby Buyeong Elementary school. Chief Warrant Officer Charles D. Kim (center) and Yim, Ul-jae, Buyeong Elementary School principal look on. Find this photo and more online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy and have heavy debts. They couldn’t pay provide relief to those less fortunate in the participate in our fund raising. their electrical and phone bills or his school local community. And, because of the generosity and caring lunch money for months. We had TMP and Organizational of the Humphreys Directorate of Logistics, Slawson said that DOL employees raised Clothing and Individual Equipment issue three local students will not go hungry or the money to help people in need and participation, Slawson said. Anyone can want for study materials this year.

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By Kwon, Min-seok USAG-Daegu Public Affairs CAMP WALKER – For many Americans, Starbucks is a great place where they can rest and enjoy social interaction, an oasis in the tiring moments of their busy daily routines. According to Howard Schultz, the owner of the Starbucks company, in his book Pour Your Heart Into It, “In some local communities, Starbucks became the ‘third place’, (after the home and office) where many people can have social interaction, as if it is an extension of their front yards.” USAG-Daegu community residents can now enjoy the soothing nature of Starbucks coffee with the arrival of the garrison’s first Starbucks Coffee, in association with AAFES. A grand opening ceremony was held at Camp Walker’s Bldg. S-340, now otherwise known as Starbucks, Nov. 26. “The opening moments of Starbucks here are very exciting,” said Store Manager No, Hyun-chong. “It is also remarkable in that it is the fifth Starbucks at a U.S. Army garrison in Korea, and the very first opportunity to serve so many people in the Daegu community on post.” Hundreds of people gathered and jammed inside the store, which is the largest of all Starbucks stores on Army installations in Korea, to celebrate the opening event which began with a ribboncutting ceremony. The many visitors made the store’s first official business day a successful beginning, filling it with a celebratory atmosphere and warm moments as they enjoyed themselves – and of course, the Starbucks coffee and baked goods. In order to serve customers in an accessible and friendly manner in which people can experience warmer and better feelings every time they visit Starbucks, each employee, including store managers, puts on their own individual ‘nick-name tag’ and wears a uniform apron, regardless of whether they are a new employee or a manager. USAG-Daegu’s Starbucks is no

As 19th ESC Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Xavier P. Lobeto looks on, Stacey Neubig receives a certificate of appreciation from USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier during the latest Volunteer Recognition Ceremony held at Camp Henry’s ACS, Nov. 21. — U.S. Army Photo by Kim, Keun-kyo

List of Outstanding Organizational Volunteers (From left) AAFES General Manager Kurt Brunen , USAG-Daegu Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier, Store Manager No, Hyun-chong, Starbucks Operational Team Leader Lim, Yi-seop and Starbucks Agent Park, Seong-sik begin Starbucks’ first official business day at USAG-Daegu with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Camp Walker’s Bldg S-340, Nov.26. — U.S. Army Photo by Kwon, Min-seok exception; these two customs will apply there as well. In so doing, all baristas, (those who make and serve coffee to the public) who have expertise in a variety of coffees and making coffee of the best quality taste, will not only have more intimate conversations with customers, but also eliminate empty formalities and vanity that can exist on a staff so that they can feel free to communicate with each other, considering themselves partners. These small but important efforts will result in increased communication

frequency and efficiency for both customers and employees. “I had been waiting for its opening and I’ve been excited…tapping my toes… since I first got here and heard about (the opening of Starbucks) in March,” said family member DeLinda Brown. “I love the warm atmosphere here and I will probably be one of their best customers, visiting here very often.” Anyone who wants to enjoy a cozy atmosphere and the warmth of a cup of

tasteful coffee or snack can visit Starbucks, located next to Camp Walker’s AAFES Post Exchange. It is open from 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday. No hopes that Starbucks will become a close and familiar friend to its customers at USAG-Daegu. “Our new Starbucks store will steadily offer good service, which will get better and better for customers in the Daegu community, to feel more comfortable with us,” she concluded.

Camp George & Camp Carroll Gate Construction Notice Camp George’s Gate #3 and Camp Carroll’s Gate #1 are scheduled for construction to upgrade Access Control Point procedures beginning Dec.15, and lasting for the next eight months. These gate modernization projects fulfill security and uniformed construction criteria requirements. When completed, they will significantly increase the security of our installations for our community residents and workforce. The construction of Camp George’s Gate #3 is conducted lane by lane (in- and out-lane). Therefore, pedestrians and vehicles are allowed to use Gate #3 during the construction period. All personnel requiring access to Camp George’s Gate #3 are advised to take precautions with the following issues: Community residents and employees can anticipate traffic congestion during the construction period. Accordingly, everyone entering Camp George’s Gate #3 in the morning is advised to arrive 20-30 minutes earlier than usual. All drivers using gates should pay full attention and use safe driving practices. Lane-by-lane upgrade construction of Gate #3 will be conducted while the gate is used for entering traffic, as usual. Camp Carroll will close Gate #1 beginning at 10 a.m., Dec. 15 for construction. Gate #2 will open prior to Gate #1 on the morning of the same day, Dec. 15, making the closing and opening times overlap each other. Community residents and employees will use Gate #2 until the construction is completed in August, 2009. If you have any questions about the security process, contact Directorate of Emergency Services, Robert F. Nelson, at 764-4106 or 010-9261-2006, or email: Robert.f.nelson@ korea.army.mil. For any questions about gate construction, contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Kim, Jong D., at 768-7541 or [email protected].

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NANTA NANTA is a non-verbal performance of reckless rhythms that dramatize customary Korean percussion in a strikingly comedic stage show. Enjoy NANTA at Daegu Citizens Hall, 6 p.m, Dec 28. Transportation and tickets will be provided. The bus will depart from Camp Walker’s Commissary parking lot at 5 p.m. To get tickets or for more information call 768-8912. CYS Services Parent Advisory Council Meeting Join us Dec. 10 from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. at Camp Walker’s School Age Services Bldg. #257 to make a difference in helping to improve the quality of Child, Youth and School Services programs. Participants will enjoy a free spaghetti dinner, and will also receive a coupon for five percent off full-day child care fees. For more information, contact Marie Johnson at 764-5467. DSA Ho-Ho Holiday Social Calling all Daegu Spouses Association members and those who wish to join! Join us for a Holiday “White Elephant” gift exchange, where we’ll play “Steal the Gift” and enjoy some traditional holiday goodies. Bring a wrapped gift, something you have around the house - re-gifting is highly encouraged, but if you feel compelled to buy something, the limit for new items is $10. Join us at the Slade quarters, 109-B Camp Walker, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. RSVP to Lara Fiscus at 053-210-6060. Protestant Women of the Chapel You’re invited to join the Protestant Women of the Chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 7 for the program, “God is in the Details.” PWOC meets in Camp Walker’s Chapel Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. We will begin a new semester of Bible studies, Dec. 14. Child care is provided. Contact Gail Lee at [email protected]. AAFES Closures, Camp Henry Camp Henry AAFES Facilities are currently closed due to DPW renovations. The American Eatery will be closed until Dec. 27, but a mobile food unit is being provided. For more information contact Rebecca Bradt at 764-5188/ 768-8670. Annual Post Children’s Christmas Party Daegu’s VFW Post 10033 will hold its Annual Post Children’s Christmas Party Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. A Christmas movie, food and fun, clowns and a magic show as well as a special appearance by you-know-who are planned. RSVP by Dec. 17, or contact Ralph Connor at 765-8856 for more information.

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Volunteer Registration Drive Month By LaVita Vincent USAG-Daegu Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator Why do you volunteer? To acquire jobrelated skills? Have fun? Give back to the community? Invest spare time? Meet new people? Improve your resume? Feel good about yourself ? Forget your own troubles? Teach your children about community? Make a difference? Gain a better understanding of people? Learn about motivating others? Improve communication skills? Make a friend? Gain a new perspective? Get out of the house? Take action on something you believe in? Voice your opinion or Get involved? Call and get started voluntering! Volunteering is important and the first to benefit is you. This month ACS is trying to get all volunteers who registered in the past (on paper) and those interested in volunteering to do so by going online and becoming a registered volunteer. Using the system and registering online shows how many volunteers USAG-Daegu has available and the money they save the community Volunteering helps with resource and work force questions. The system can show individual hours, organization hours and unit hours. It’s a very useful tool for tracking volunteer hours and creating new positions. It also ensures that we recognize the wonderful volunteers we have – no one is overlooked. It helps each organization reach volunteers when needed for a special event and sends mass email to all registered volunteers. It travels with you when you leave and enables you to volunteer at your next location before you leave. It tracks your awards, training and hours at a touch.

USAG-Daegu Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator, LaVita Vincent(standing) teaches Cakiat Robert how to register as a volunteer online. — U.S. Army Photo by Kwon, Min-seok Both volunteers who have previously Contact for their organization. If you are an registered in the Army Community Service OPOC, but not registered at this point, email office on paper and new volunteers can [email protected] and let her know go to www.myarmylifetoo.com – click on you want to be the OPOC. She will send ‘Register’ and then become a volunteer. you an invitation and then, upon approval, You can click on ‘Opportunity locator’ to you will be allowed to add positions to your find many organizations listed in the Daegu organization, verify the volunteer hours and community. Each organization lists positions accept the volunteer applications. Units can register as a whole and track you can apply for. You will receive an email from the organization point of contact or hours as an unit. If you need help establishing the Volunteer Coordinator letting you know this, call LaVita Vincent @ 768-8126 or you have been accepted, and what to do to email @ [email protected]. Help get all volunteers registered online start. Doesn’t that sound easy? It takes about two minutes to finish and you can start by the end of December, so we can start volunteering. If you are volunteering with out the New Year by showing the many children, you are required to complete a volunteers we have in USAG Daegu. Your background check by the organization prior help in making this happen is appreciated. to volunteering, in accordance with Army ACS representatives will come to your organization and provide training to help Regulation 608-1. OPOC- The person who wants/needs the get all volunteers/OPOC registered at one volunteers and will be the supervisor also needs time, or you can schedule a one-on-one to be registered as the Organization Point Of appointment at ACS, 768-8126.

Camp Walker Community holds Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Soldier Memorial Chapel It is finally that time of the year – Christmas! Camp Walker’s Soldier Memorial Chapel welcomed the entire USAG Daegu community to celebrate its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 1. The attendance of hundreds of Soldiers, civilians and especially children made this a highly successful event. Chaplain (Maj.) Kinley officially opened the event with an invocation, the holiday lights were lit and children from the Love and Hope Orphanage sang Christmas carols to the delight of the crowd. The highlight of the evening was day was the ‘Lighting of the Trees’. Children joined 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Xavier P. Lobeto and USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier to turn on the lights. Linking hands, the group counted to three, then successfully and joyfully lit the trees and the Chapel to officially begin the holiday season. Santa Claus arrived on a substitute sleigh, a fire truck with its lights flashing. The children followed Santa into Fellowship Hall for photos with him and everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet-style meal and fellowship. (Top) Soldiers, civilians and their family members came together as a community at Soldier Memorial Chapel for a “Christmas Tree Lighting” ceremony, Dec. 1. (Bottom) Jonathan Javier Vallejo spends some quality time with Santa Claus following the lighting ceremony. — Story and Photos by Kim, Keun-kyo

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SMA Preston visits Camp Henry

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Safety Corner How to make Jingle Bell Time a safe time!

Sergeant Major of the Army, Kenneth O. Preston addresses Soldiers at the Camp Henry Theater, Nov. 26 during a tour of U.S. Army Forces Korea installations. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock

Local Daegu students graduate English Camp

(From left) Nam-Gu District Mayor, Lim, Byong Heon, Kyung-sang Middle School student Lee, Yu-ri and USAG-Daegu HHC Commander Capt. Sylvia D. Johnson pose for a photo during the English Camp graduation hosted by USAG-Daegu HHC Soldiers, Nov.26. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock

• Unplug light string before replacing a bulb. Review the original package to verify proper wattage and voltage. • Never use electric lights on a metallic tree; use colored spot lights. • Make sure trees hung with Christmas lights are not touching power lines. • If a real tree is used, ensure that the tree always has water. • After parties, check around and under sofa and chair cushions for smoldering cigarettes. (Provide lots of ash trays!) • Install at least one carbon monoxide detector in your home. • Have an operable fire extinguisher readily available. • Ensure that smoke detectors are working properly. • Use only outdoor lights outside your home. • Examine light strings each year, discard worn ones. • Fasten the bulbs securely and point the sockets down. • Avoid moisture build-up. • Connect no more than three strands together. • Never use indoor extension cords outside.

• Avoid overloading wall outlets and extension cords. • Keep outdoor electrical connectors above ground and out of puddles and snow. • Do not use candles on or around Christmas trees.

Happy Holidays!

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This week’s USAG-Daegu job profile:

Okyong West USAG-Daegu IRF Program Manger

How do you help USAG-Daegu to accomplish its mission? My role is to provide the most current information on local maps, tours, restaurants and any other areas that our Soldiers, civilians, retirees and their families are interested in during their USAG-Daegu tour. As Information, Referral & Follow up Program Manager, I collect local program brochures and event information for our

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Okyong West, IRF Program Manager

community. Since I am Korean and American, I provide assistance in translation to improve understanding of both cultures for USAG-Daegu customers. What skills or qualities does your job require? Communication skills. The most important part of my job is to be customeroriented. Of course, English speaking competency is a must.

What do you like most about your job? I love meeting new people and helping others. That really makes me happy. I am very fortunate and grateful that I can understand both languages to assist my co-workers and the customers who need immediate assistance. I am very proud and happy to be on the Army Community Service team and serve the USAG-Daegu Community.

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