The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Mar. 14, 2008

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March 14, 2008 • Volume 6, Issue 21

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Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Succssful Key Resolve/Foal Eagle ‘08 winds down

Korea’s War Museum makes history hands-on

‘Good Neighbors’ cook up fun, classic Korean dishes

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Local law enforcers become ‘warrior police’ by 1st Lt. Paul Brooks 142nd MP CO Soldiers from the 142nd Military Police Company “Regulators” are often most visible operating Traffic Control Points or conducting traffic stops throughout USAG-Yongsan’s 11 installations in the Seoul metropolitan area. Although the Military Police Corps is the uniformed law enforcement branch of the United States Army, MPs are much more than traffic cops. MPs are a fires and effects branch that is a force multiplier on the battlefield; they provide Area Security against insurgents and can conduct such diverse missions as convoy escort, route reconnaissance, cordon and search and the establishment of Enemy Prisoner of War Collection Points. MPs are designed to deal with special forces and insurgents that may pose a threat to supporter units in the rear or in those in a non-linear battlefield. Each MP team of three Soldiers is generally equipped with a MK-19 Automatic Grenade Launcher, a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, a M203 Grenade Launcher, two M4 Carbines, three M9 Pistols and an M1114 Up-Armored HMMWV (Humvee). A platoon of MPs can pack more fire power than a company of light infantry and can operate up to 300 kilometers from its company headquarters with minimal oversight. The 142nd MP Company, under the guidance of the 94th MP Battalion “Polar Bears,” rotates its platoons into the field while still providing important law enforcement and security function on USAG-Yongsan. One combat platoon is always in field perfecting its warrior tasks and skills while the other two are conducting garrison law enforcement missions. Third Platoon of the 142nd MP CO recently completed a 30-day training cycle in January which included training in Area Security, Military

Private First Class Garrett Green of 3/142nd Military Police Company stands poised and ready after 30 days of hard field training in the “Frozen Chosun” during January and February. — U.S. Army Photo By Capt. Michael A. Gillispie Operations in Urban Terrain, and a week of weapons ranges. “The 142nd MP CO doesn’t only provide law enforcement here at Yongsan, they are skilled warriors who stand ready to answer the call whenever that may be,” said 1st Lt. Wendell Jackson, Platoon Leader for third platoon of the142nd MP Company. “Most of the community here only see the MPs as traffic cops or crossing guards, what they don’t realize is that we are so much more and it is

a hard task to ask the Soldiers to stand ready at a moment’s notice to answer the call to defend the interest of the United States; we do that everyday and without hesitation.” The 142nd Military Police Company provides an important function in the full spectrum of Army operations on the Korean Peninsula. They can be used in direct combat and during peacetime they train continuously to maintain combat

skills. When you grow impatient with a Military Police safety check or TCP, remember that the MPs are here to protect you and the community. The next time you see an MP Soldier, he or she may be protecting your unit’s convoy or assisting you with your EPWs here or in other theaters such as Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

‘Design Your AFN Spot’ contest continues... Special to The Morning Calm Weekly The American Forces Network Korea’s “Design Your AFN Spot” contest gives its audience the opportunity to be a part of the television process and to submit their own spot ideas. The contest allows AFN viewers to develop a story idea for a television spot. The contest runs from Feb. 18 through March 18. Enter for a chance to win a

USO spa package for two at a South Korean resort. Contest rules and information can be found on the AFN-K website at www. afnkorea.net. The contest is open to Department of Defense identification cardholders and their families assigned to United States Forces Korea only. Participants do not have to produce videos or provide production materials for this contest.

Participants are not required to write scripts. A brief summary for a spot idea is all that’s needed. Submission ideas must be submitted via the entry form provided on the AFNK website. A selection committee assembled by AFN-K will select winners based on originality, entertainment value, appropriateness of content and worldwide appeal.

Entries may be humorous or serious. One winner will be selected and their spot idea will be put into production to be aired peninsula-wide and possibly DoDwide. Spot topics include Fire Safety, Stress, Anti-terrorism, weight control and much more. A complete list of approved topics can be viewed online by visiting the AFNK website at www.afnkorea.net.

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Key Resolve/Foal Eagle ’08 Success We have demonstrated once again that the ROK-US Congratulations and thank you to our Soldiers, Alliance is the most successful bilateral alliance in the Sailors, Airmen, Marines, civilian employees, and world today. I am confident that we are fully capable contractors for making the 2008 Key Resolve of meeting our Alliance deterrence commitments, & Foal Eagle exercise a great success! I want to and in the face of an attack by an aggressor should especially acknowledge our great ROK ally without that ever happen, quickly and decisively ending the whom we could not undertake such an endeavor. fight on our terms. Also, I’d like to recognize our United Nations Key Resolve/Foal Eagle ’08 has been successful Command Sending States for their participation, because of tremendous planning, focus on safety and and the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission attention to detail at echelon. Commanders and leaders Delegates who observed our actions during this at all levels, especially first-line leaders, were clearly Gen. Burwell B. Bell dynamic exercise. engaged in all aspects of the Exercise. Commander The United States demonstrated our enduring As we conduct the redeployment effort, we must be commitment to this great Alliance through U.S. participation of air, naval and land combat power both on and off equally focused. I am committed to ensuring every Servicemember, the peninsula. During KR/FE ’08, in a simulation and selected including individual augmentees, returns safely to his or her home field training exercises we successfully maintained the fight while stations. Once again, thank you all for your hard work and personal coordinating the sustainment and integration of arriving forces. sacrifice. Our nation and the ROK-US Alliance are stronger because of Active, National Guard and Reserve personnel from all Services were successful in establishing our command posts and supporting your efforts. Katchi Kapshida! apparatus across a range of locations. We also have important lessons learned regarding crisis management and global force management.

Soldiers bring Ground Component to Air, Space Operational Key Resolve Exercise

8 0 0 2 Soldiers work side-by-side in the Korean Air Operations Center “pit floor” at Osan Air Base. Lt. Col. Philip D. McCutcheon, 3rd BCD-K/FKJ3-BC (standing, left) works with ROK and U.S. servicemembers from various specialties and Service components, across an entire spectrum where operational-level decisions take place. From Army, Navy and Marine Corps, to ROK-US Airmen, they bring coordination to the floor that allows full integration of massive air and space power with ROK-US ground and sea operations. — U.S. Air Force Photo By Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley

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Engaged leadership is the cornerstone of accident prevention. The Army and its leaders diligently work to reduce accidental fatalities. Recently, Gen. Charles Campbell, commander, United States Army Forces Command, offered comments about standards and choices, engaged leaders, changes in today’s Army and awareness in a series of videos produced by the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/ Safety Center.

When speaking about awareness, Campbell said “Soldiers who own responsibility for their comrades, who are prepared to make interventions when they see their comrades at risk…that’s the power of Soldiers who are aware, empowered and influenced to make interventions in ways that preserve the human capital of this great Army.” To view or download the video series by Gen. Campbell, visit the USACRC website at http://crc.army.mil/videos . All four videos are located under the Leading on the Edge title.

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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 II: Shoplifting; AAFES Security observed Subject #1, via CCTV, remove 6 digital video discs from the display and a white hoody from the hanger rack, and conceal them on his person, Subject #1 then exited the exchange without rendering proper payment for the items. AAFES Security detained Subject #1 and escorted him to the AAFES Security Office upon arrival of MP where he was advised of his legal rights, which he invoked. Subject #1 was processed and released to his unit. The discs, hoody and receipt were retained as evidence. ECOL is $188.95. This is a final report. AREA III: Shoplifting, AAFES Security observed, via CCTV, Subject #1 picked up two handfuls of cosmetic items and proceeded into the dressing room. Subject #1 then came out of the dressing room with only three or four items remaining in her hands at BLDG #400, Main Post Exchange. Subject #1 repeated the act two more times. On the third time, Subject #1 took numerous items in double or triplicate into the dressing room and would come out with only one of the type of every item and place that remaining item back on the shelf where she picked it up from. Subject #1 proceeded to exit without rendering proper payment. Once Subject #1 left the store, AAFES Security left the AAFES facility in the same direction as Subject #1 and was able to stop Subject #1 in the commissary parking lot. AAFES Security asked Subject #1 for identification and Subject #1 declined. Subject #1 overheard another AAFES Security talking to the USAG-Humphreys PMO and ran away from AAFES Security and went into the community activity center (CAC). Subject #1 went into the female restroom and placed all the stolen items into the trash can and placed a pile of paper towels on top of the items. Subject #1 proceeded out the rear entrance of the CAC and was met by MP. MP conducted a search of the CAC and found the items in the female restroom. All items were retained as evidence and released back to the AAFES security. Subject #1 was escorted by MP to the PX Security Office where she was searched, apprehended, and transported to the USAG-Humphreys PMO. Subject #1 was advised of her legal rights in the presence of her sponsor, which she waived, rendering a written sworn statement denying the offense. Subject #1’s Sponsor requested a lawyer for Subject #1. Subject #1 was released to her sponsor. ECOL is $82.14. Subject #1’s RCP was retained. Investigation continues by MPI. AREA IV: Traffic Accident with Injuries; Damage to Private Property, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal; Victim #1, operating a POV, while traveling Southbound on HWY #63, was struck by Subject #1’s POV when Subject #1 ran a red light traveling Westbound on HWY #34. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of scratches to undercarriage and a bent left front door. Damages to Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of dents, cracks to the front hood and bumper and a bent frame. Victim #1 was transported to the USAG-Daegu (Walker) for injuries consisting of leg pain and dizziness. Victim #1 was later transported to the Dongsan Hospital for further evaluation. Victim #1 and Subject #1 reported utilization of their seatbelts. ECOD is unknown. This is a final report. AREA V: Curfew Violation; False Official Statement; At 0220 Hrs, 08 MAR 08, Subject #1 and Subject #2 were observed by SF adjacent to a Pizza Hut. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were asked by SF if they were military to which Subject #1 responded he was not and Subject #2 responded by producing his ID card. Subject #1 then stated he was military and produced his ID card when SF asked again. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were apprehended and transported to the SFCC.

Korea’s War Memorial and museum offers insight into the lives and stories of those who suffered through the Korean War of the 1950s. Weapons of that era are displayed inside and outside. A bookstore on the grounds sells literature on the topic. — U.S. Army Photo By Edward Johnson

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities War Memorial (Seoul)

This site used to be the headquarters of the Korean Infantry. This memorial is the largest of its kind addressing the subject of war. Eight exhibits are available at the War Memorial. The exhibits inside the building display the equipment used during the Korean War. Large weapons and equipment used by different countries during World War II and the Vietnam War are also displayed. 17,800 files and artifacts of war are preserved at the museum. Modern damage control and prevention devices have been installed to keep these materials safe from harm. Besides these, visitors can also take in the Miniature Exhibit and the Peace Hall. The museum also features a children’s exhibit area-offering families hands-on displays they can enjoy. This month, the museum features a creative exhibit fro children, called “Funique”. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com

Ceramics Village (Icheon)

Icheon Ceramics Village produces traditional, high-quality Korean ceramics. The village became the center of traditional pottery during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) due to the easily obtainable materials in the area. Icheon Ceramics Village was also the center of Joseon Baekja ceramics. Presently, about 80 pottery factories are congregated at the village, and about 300 pottery kilns are in use. Visitors can observe the pottery production process and purchase pottery on site. It is worthwhile to see the crafts these potters make; they are known as Living Cultural Treasures of Korea and are considered the highest quality handicrafts. Not only are the traditional Cheongja, Baekja, and Buncheong pottery produced here, but you can also view modern design pottery. The Haegang Ceramics Art Center is the only ceramics Art Center in Korea where you can learn about ceramics. One of the must-see events at Icheon Ceramics Village is the internationally famous “Icheon Ceramics Festival” held annually. Displayed pottery as well as pottery classes, traditional kiln handling, pottery character show and even parades are held. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com

Apricot Blossom Fest. (March 8-16)

In spring, the white maehwa blossoms blanket 83 acres of land on Baegunsan Mountain near Maehwa Village, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do. The apricot festival offers an outdoor concert surrounded by the sweet fragrance of apricot trees. A variety of programs await visitors, including a treasure hunt game in an apricot garden (register on-line) suitable for children or adults, a wedding ceremony and a spring dress fashion show. Other events include folk performances such as a samulnori (four percussion instruments) performance, a drum performance, and a dance performance based on taekwondo, a traditional Korean martial art. The sweet fragrance of apricot blossoms and the vast sprawling garden is quite a breathtaking scene. Taking a photo against the backdrop of apricot blossoms is a must. For more information, visit www.gwangyang.go.kr

Drink & Rice Cake Fest (Apr. 19)

The ‘Korean Traditional Drink & Rice Cake Festival 2008 in Gyeongju’ begins March 19. The festival theme celebrates the traditional drinks and rice cakes of the Eight Provinces of Korea. The event lasts for six days and will be held at Hwangseong Park in Gyeongju. This year will be the 11th annual festival, introducing the traditional rice cakes and food of Silla, along with an exhibit showing the traditional table settings of Silla. Other events portraying the distinct characteristics of Gyeongju will include trying on of clothing from the Silla period, natural dyeing and making traditional drinks and rice cakes. Following the theme of the festival, rice cake specialists from all over Korea will prepare dishes for visitors to enjoy. Sale booths where visitors may buy the rice cakes, along with the ‘3rd Korean Original Rice Cake Creation Competition’ will be available. Also, the ‘2008 Miss Gyeongbuk (beauty contest)’ will be a part of the festivities and tourists will be able to discover the cultures of Silla through a night event called ‘A Historical Journal Under the Stars’. For more information on these events, visit www.tour2korea.com

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Safety director recognized with Army-level award

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Percy Owens, Headquarters Safety Director of U.S. Forces Korea/ Eighth U.S. Army, receives the Director of Army Safety Composite Risk Management Award during the Senior Safety Symposium at Fort Rucker, Ala. Owens, who plans to retire in August, was honored for his 34 years of service to Army combat readiness. Owens’ wife, Restelle and sons, Marcus and Mario, were also present for the Feb. 20 presentation by the Director of Army Safety, Brig. Gen. Bill Forrester. — Courtesy Photo

1st Special Forces Group teaches Koreans lessons from battlefield by Staff Sgt. Andrew Kosterman 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) PAO DAEGU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA — The students stared intently at the screen as the video started. The instructor warned them of the carnage, but they still winced as the blood flowed out. After a minute, the stares of shock changed to nods of impression as new technology checked an otherwise fatal wound. The instructor had made his point. That instructor, Master Sgt. Randy Kerlee, is a 1 st Special Forces Group (Airborne) medic who taught a medical course called Tactical Combat Casualty Care, or TC3, at the Republic of Korea’s Special Warfare Training Group Feb. 28. The course is designed to teach first responders the basics of saving lives on the battlefield. “TC3 is not in-depth, it’s the basics,” said Kerlee. “It saves lives on the battlefield.” Kerlee was passionate about making sure the 26 Korean military students in his class understand the lessons he taught them, bouncing from group to group during practice sessions to make sure proper techniques are used.“This training is a new sequence for (the students),” explained Kerlee. The training builds on previous techniques used within ROK units, Kerlee added. The students in his class understand the importance of the lessons taught. ROK

Army Master Sgt. Kyong-ok Cho, a Special Forces medic and medical instructor at the SWTG said the training is likely to have an immediate effect on the ROK military. “The American experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan greatly benefit the class,” Cho said. “I will take the lessons learned from American experience back with me to my students.” Cho added that he will include lessons taught in the training in his medical classes and that TC3 will spread throughout the ROK army. Group spokesperson Maj. Gabriel Ramirez said the class was an example of the close ties between ROK Special Forces and their American counterparts, with U.S. Green Berets sharing hard-earned battlefield skills from Iraq and Afghanistan with their brothers in arms.

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Master Sgt. Randy Kerlee, a 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) medic, instructs Tactical Combat Casualty Care, or TC3, to members of the Republic of Korea military’s Special Warfare Training Group near the city of Seongnam Feb. 28. — U.S. Army Photos By Staff Sgt. Andrew Kosterman

A teacher instructs a Soldier from the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) during culture and language training during Exercise Key Resolve Mar.1 at K2 Airbase, Republic of Korea. The training is designed to give Soldiers a better understanding of their surroundings.

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Richard Valdivia (left) gives Donald Needham, director, USAG-RC Directorate of Public Works, the results of the EPAS evaluation in USAG-Red Cloud Feb. 25 through March 5 in the USAGCasey Digital Conference Center March 7. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

EPAS rates USAG-Red Cloud in environmental assessment

Public Works environmental chief. “The Army requires we have an by Jim Cunningham environmental assessment every three years,” USAG-RC Public Affairs Lee said. “The findings will help us meet USAG-RED CLOUD—A combination the requirements of Policies and Measures of experts from throughout the Army came document 200-1.” to USAG-Red Cloud and USAG-Casey The garrison did a great job in making Feb. 25 – March 5 to evaluate the area’s improvements since the last evaluation, e n v i ro n m e n t a l Valdivia said. EPAS stewardship and is not a fence to progress. fence assessment; R i c h a r d however, we did “The team did not find any Va l d i v i a f r o m examine 27 units. the U.S. Army In a d d i t i o n t o significant environmental Center for Health the units, we also Promotion and examined other problems,” Valdivia said. “All the Preventive facilities such as Me d i c i n e a n d commissaries, golf findings we discovered are easy assessment team courses, wash racks, leader gave water plants, waste to fix. In fact, while we are sitting the findings water plants, and a to the USAGfew of the public here in this meeting 11 findings RC c o m m a n d workshops. The leadership in an team did a good job were fixed.” outbrief March of assessment for 7 in the USAGsuch a short period Richard Valdivia, U.S. Army Center Casey Digital of time. I have for Health Promotion and Preventive Conference seen significant Medicine and assessment team leader Center. Present at improvement with the brief were the the people and the Environmental support you have Performance Assessment System team here since the last assessment. members including Mathew Andrews, “The team did not find any significant Army Environmental Center, EPAS team environmental problems,” Valdivia said. leader, Patti Arms, Booz Allen Hamilton “All the findings we discovered are easy to environmental management system lead fix. In fact, while we are sitting here in this auditor, and Kenneth Lee, Directorate of meeting 11 findings were fixed.”

The team found no repeat findings from 2002 while performing this year’s assessment, Valdivia said. “A repeat finding is when we find something and come back three years later and find the same problem has not been fixed. There was none this year.” I n 2 0 0 2 U S A G - RC h a d m a n y environmental problems, which needed fixing, Lee said. We have made many

improvements in the last three years. We have made improvements facility wise, training wise, with Soldiers and employees. “Without senior leader support the improvements could not be made,” Lee said. “Our senior leaders supported us all the way and that is why we have made such progress. No matter how hard we try, without senior leader commitments we could not have succeeded this far.”

Col. Larry (Pepper) Jackson (left), commander USAG-Red Cloud, and Brig. Gen. Joe E. Ramirez (second from left), 2nd Infantry Division assistant division commander for manuever, give coins to the EPAS assessment team March 7 in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

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News & Notes Gorton’s Seafood Recall Gorton’s Seafood recalls Six Crispy Battered Fish Fillets due to possible adulteration. For more information call: 800-4391420. USAG-RC Aerobics Class USAG-RC will have aerobics classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8p.m. in the USAG-RC Physical Fitness Center. For more information call: 732-6309/7757. CAE Positions Available WIC Overseas Program has positions available. Nutritionists, Dietitians, and Nurses. Requires a bachelor of science in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing or Home Economics. Experience in prenatal, maternal or infant nutrition required. Registered Dietitian preferred. For more information call: (210) 341-3336. Length of Service Award Ceremony The Length of Service Award Ceremony will be held in Mitchell’s Club March 19 from 4-5 p.m. For more information call: 732-8189. Family Readiness Center Grand Opening The DSTB 2nd Infantry Division will hold its Family Readiness Center Grand Opening March 21 from 4-5 p.m. at building T-243. All Soldiers and Family members are welcome. Mitchell’s Club Holds Team Red Cloud Appreciation Mitchell’s Club on USAG-Red Cloud will hold a second Team Red Cloud Appreciation Night March 19 from 5-6 p.m. Free food will be served. For more information call: 732-8189/8211. Army Moves to Paperless Work Environment Starting April 1, the U.S. Army’s Human Resources Command will require that all Officer Evaluation Reports and Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports be electronically submitted to the Department of the Army using My Forms on Army Knowledge Online. For more information call: (703) 325-8499. Army to Muster IRR Soldiers The U.S. Army Human Resources Command will conduct a muster of approximately 10,000 Individual Ready Reserve Soldiers in the U.S. Army beginning this month. For more information call: (314) 592-0276.

Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Vester,36th Signal Battalion, USAG-Walker, addresses the audience at the Noncommissioned Officer Graudation Ceremony at USAG-Jackson March 5. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas.

Warrior leaders graduate at Camp Jackson by Spc. Alun Thomas USAG-RC Public Affairs

CAMP JACKSON – Warrior Leader class 04-08 became the Army’s newest noncommissioned officers, after graduating from the NCO Education System Course during a ceremony held March 5 at Camp Jackson. More than 180 Soldiers entered the NCO ranks at the ceremony, with the keynote speaker at the graduation being Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Vester, command sergeant major of the 36th Signal Battalion, Camp Walker. The program opened with the Korean and American national anthems, played by the 2nd Infantry Division Warrior Band, before the invocation, delivered by Chaplain (Maj.) Carol Highsmith. “Let us rejoice in this tremendous occasion today by celebrating the development of these young Soldiers,” Highsmith said.

needed more than ever, adding NCO’s must be ready to check their Soldiers are properly prepared at all times, especially in this time of conflict. Following his speech Vester presented the awards, which included the Instructor of the Cycle, Staff Sgt. Davis Prescott, 8th U.S. Army NCO Academy, Honor Graduate Cpl. Hun J. Im, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-72nd Armor Battalion and the Iron Soldier Award Winner for the Army Physical Fitness Test, Spc. Natalie Kapteyn, HHC 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, who scored 335 points. The commandant’s list was then honored, followed by the remainder of the graduating class, who were presented to those in attendance in alphabetical order. A slide show displaying some of the graduating class’ experiences was shown, before the ceremony concluded with the singing of the Army song.

Warriors earn awards from CFC by Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

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“Through hard work and perseverance they have done much, their accomplishments great.” The NCO Creed was then recited by class 04-08, led by Sgt. Sandra Garrett, Bravo Company 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion, the distinguished graduate and leadership award winner of the graduating class. Command Sgt. Maj. Tyrone Johnson then introduced Vester, detailing Vester’s list of achievements during his 26 year Army career. “I would like to thank everyone for attending today and witnessing the first step of these young NCO’s as they prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow,” Vester said. “These NCO’s know what is expected of them and they are prepared. From this day forward it is their responsibility to give their Soldiers the best leadership possible.” Vester said in this era of back-to-back deployments, the strength of NCO’s is

David Knight, Pacific director for the Combined Federal Campaign Overseas, addresses Soldiers and units that earned special recognition in a ceremony conducted in the Digital Conference Center on USAGCasey March 10. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

USAG-CASEY—The 2007 Combined Federal Campaign Overseas for the USAGRed Cloud and USAG-Casey enclaves gave nine gold, six silver and 13 bronze awards to 28 Warrior units for excellence in raising funds for nonprofit organizations March 10 in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center. “This year was amazing,” said Davis Knight, Pacific director for the CFC overseas and spokesman for Global Impact, a nonprofit organization appointed by the Department of Defense to run the CFC overseas. “We raised $20,000 more in USAG-RC than last year. “In all of Korea, the CFC raised more than $1.5 million for people in need. This campaign was truly amazing, and I wanted to personally come out

and say ‘thank you’ to the Soldiers and civilians who worked so hard to raise this money.”Most people in the military understand what the CFC is and what it does, Knight said. “It is our chance to take a break from the mission and focus on helping others in need and passing on some of our blessings.” New persons to the military do not know about the CFC and what it does.“CFC itself is not a charity,” Knight said. “The CFC is an organized campaign that collects monies and distributes it to more than 2,000 charities.”It is a chance to contribute either with cash contributions or payroll deductions and now online, Knight said. Some of those charities are right here doing work in the military. When Soldiers and civilians sign up, it is for a pledge of a certain amount of money. If persons sign up for a year, the pledge will have to be renewed to continue the next year.

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EEO counselors trained at Yongsan by Spc. Alun Thomas USAG-RC Public Affairs USAG-RED CLOUD — A five day course for Equal Employment Opportunity counselor training kicked off March 3 at the EEO building, with an introduction to the course and a welcome speech from Col. David Hall, USAG-Yongsan garrison commander. The five-day course features various EEO processes and procedures necessary to become EEO qualified, including EEO laws and regulations, EEO complaint processes, theories of discrimination and report writing. Barbara Quillin, Installation Management Command-Korea, EEO director, said the training is a joint effort between USAGYongsan and USAG-Red Cloud and teaches students the correct methods needed to be certified as an EEO counselor. “One of the most important things is learning to resolve workplace issues,” Quillin said. “You have to look at it from each others perspective.” “When people ask for something from EEO they are angry at first, but once they

have explained their side, the energy levels go down and they feel better. They will demand what they feel they should have received had the incident not occurred. You have to rein them in over a period of time.” Wattanaporn Videtto, USAG-Yongsan EEO manager, asked the eight person class what they felt were some of the goals expected of them over the next five days. Videtto said the goals agreed upon were learning the EEO process, trying not to be biased, learning to listen to everyone’s view point and to be educated on EEO procedures. Hall delivered a speech to the class, emphasizing the importance of the course and how crucial EEO is to the Army. “This is good training,” Hall said. “It is important because there will always be complaints and disputes and most of all questions, which counselors can help by filling the gap between employers and supervisors.” Hall urged those taking the class to thoroughly understand the complaint process by the end of their five days of learning. “People are going to come to you with

Col. David Hall, USAG-Yongsan commander, delivers his welcome speech to the Equal Employment Opportunity counselor training class March 3 at the EEO building — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas their questions, so you will be able to come rules and statutes, and also undertook a to a resolution if you know the process,” Hall mock scenario applying EEO fundamentals said. “If you don’t know how to do the job to the exercise. At the end of the five day course the class it becomes a huge problem.” Hall told the class to ask lot of questions, takes a 25 question EEO test, which they in order to be properly informed about must score 20 or higher in order to become EEO certified. their roles. Following Hall’s speech the class took a pretest judging their knowledge of EEO

Soldiers train in sexual assault prevention and response program by Spc. Alun Thomas USAG-RC Public Affairs

But everyone knows what is consent. If someone needs to get someone drunk for something to happen, then they need to USAG-RED CLOUD — Headquarters step back and ask themselves some serious and Headquarters Company undertook questions. quarterly Sexual Assault Prevention and “Sexual assault can happen to anyone. Response Program training with a class at Victims do not have to be present at all the USAG-Red Cloud Education Center court proceedings. Victims have rights and March 6, which was delivered by Sgt. 1st we have to protect them. Sexual assault Class Michael Rose, area sexual assault should be reported immediately, regardless response coordinator for USAG-Casey. of gender.” The training included how to report HHC 1st. Sgt. Denise Grant-Butler sexual assault, the said the training is rights of the victim, held quarterly so perpetrator and victim “These people study their Soldiers can learn trends and how to care to understand the for a victim of sexual victims and plan everything out, severe effects of assault. sexual assault. Rose said no matter so it’s going to happen,” “This is a serious how many times the issue, not just here training is held, sexual Sgt. 1st Class Michael Rose, area on the peninsula, assault will not be SARC for USAG-Casey but throughout stopped, adding there the whole Army,” are people who make Grant-Butler said. such crimes their profession. “Soldiers need to take this training seriously, “These people study their victims because it will be covered constantly.” and plan everything out, so it’s going to Rose said sexual assault is not just a major happen,” Rose said. “But if we can stop problem in the military, also, in the civilian one case or prevent one person from being sector. The problem is more visible in the sexually assaulted, then we have made an Army because Soldiers are scrutinized. improvement.” “In the civilian work environment it is a Victim trends showed in 2007 in seven problem, but when you wear this uniform, sexual assault cases at USAG-RC, all the everyone wants to know about it,” Rose victims were female, their assailant’s male, said. “Nobody really cares if someone was Rose said. All seven incidents occurred in sexually assaulted in reading, ‘California a barracks setting, with the average age of walking down the street.’ But if a Soldier those involved 20-24, their grade E1-E4 and sexually assaults another Soldier, then it alcohol involved in four of the incidents. becomes a major issue.” Rose said ensuring “Sexual assault can occur without the victim’s physical safety after an assault regard to gender, spousal relationship or is important, while also maintaining age of the victim,” Rose said. “If a victim is a supportive environment, preserving unconscious they cannot give consent. There evidence and the victim’s confidentiality and is no gray area. It is sexual assault. reporting the incident to an area SARC or “A lot of people come up with excuses. victim advocate.

Sgt. 1st Class. Michael Rose explains the causes of sexual assault and how to prevent them to the Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company at the USAG-RC Education Center March 6. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas

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Policy chief advocates expeditionary civilian workforce 5,700 civilian employees currently deployed to GWOT locations YONGSAN GARRISON — The Pentagon’s civilian personnel policy chief wants to create an expeditionary civilian workforce and encourages civilian employees to become more mobile in their careers. “Culture and language exposure, broadening your perspective on global issues, and understanding our role in the global platform is important to be a leader in this Department of Defense,” said Patricia S. Bradshaw, deputy undersecretary of defense of civilian personnel policy. Bradshaw held a Town Hall meeting Tuesday at Balboni Theater here to discuss current DoD policy initiatives. She is touring Korea with a group of civilians enrolled in the Executive Leadership Development Program. “My legacy, I hope, will be to have put a stake in the ground about how we create a civilian expeditionary workforce that values the kind of service that our men and women in non-military uniforms are providing right next to our men and women in uniform in the AOR,” she said. “This is one of the most important initiatives for me.” She said DoD created a Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, designed after the military version, to be awarded to civilians who serve in GWOT deployed locations. Recently, 15 medals were presented in a ceremony at the Pentagon to represent the 16,000 civilians who have served at GWOT deployed locations to date. Currently, 5,700 civilian employees are deployed supporting operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations around the world. Bradshaw visited Iraq in September, and the feedback from deployed civilians

National Security Personnel System “We are continuing to implement (NSPS) where we can” she said. Currently, 182,000 employees are in NSPS. Setting and managing pay is one of the NSPS learning curves, she said. NSPS is a pay-for-performance system. Bradshaw explained that historically the federal government never managed pay. “We do salary administration. There’s not a lot of gray area when you are setting pay in the (general service) system. It’s routine,” she said. The department “is working very hard,” she said, to develop targeted training for human resource specialists to advise managers and help explain to employees how pay decisions are made under NSPS. Patricia S. Bradshaw, deputy undersecretary of defense of civilian personnel policy, talks to civilian employees during a Town Hall meeting March 11. — U.S. Army Photo By Kenneth Fidler

resulted in changes to DoD policies giving greater protection to civilians who want to deploy. “I spent a week there, and was horrified to learn some of things going on with our civilians,” she said. She cited a case in which an employee volunteered for a position in Iraq but management made it difficult for the employee to leave. “It is (now) a matter of policy that if a civilian employee applies for a job in theater, if the manager chooses to deny that opportunity, it has to come to me personally, and I have to know why,” Bradshaw explained. “And lack of budget

Community plans Easter events USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan will offer no shortage of Easter activities March 23, featuring egg hunts, pictures with the Easter bunny and special worhship services. Dragon Hill Lodge Easter Sunday Brunch is reservationonly on the Mezzanine and at the Hartell House. Seating times are at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Mezzannine brunch costs $22.95 per person, and it’s free for children 10 and younger. Active-duty military in grade E-5 and below pay $20.95. The buffet at the Hartell House is $17.20 for members and $22.95 for non-members. It’s also free for children 10 and younger. Reservations can be made by calling Guest Services at 738-2222, Ext 6445. An Easter egg hunt for children 10 years old and younger takes place 2:30 p.m. in the DHL Courtyard and the

Patricia Bradshaw addressed several topics during her Town Hall with civilian employees. Following are excerpts:

Hartell House outdoor patio. For information on DHL events, call 738-2222 or go to www.dragonhilllodge. com. Commiskey’s Easter Sunday brunch is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $16.95 for adults, $7.95 for children 5-10 years old. The brunch is free for children 5 and under. Photos with the Easter Bunny are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An Easter egg hunt featuring 1,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes is 1-2 p.m. This activity is sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers. For information, call 736-3971. Chapel services Please see Page 15 for a complete schedule of Lenten/Easter services and programs.

5-year rule This rule is a DoD policy that limits overseas tours for civilians to five years. She explained: “The real issue is we believe that it is best if you rotate the talent out of overseas and bring them back to the states. The five-year rule is not a hard-and-fast rule, and there is is not an acceptable excuse. If we do not understand the Secretary of Defense, the President’s and this country’s No. 1 priority, then we’re probably working in the wrong department.” She added that some civilians employees who volunteered to serve in theater were forced to quit and take temporary appointments. “We have had people who actually were so committed to go and serve,

component discretion there. The value of the experiences that you gain here ... we need for you to bring back and to give others an opportunity to come here. To progress, you will have been expected to get that kind of exposure. I believe there will be greater interest in the future of people taking overseas assignments. When we recruited for PRTs (Provincial Reconstruction Teams) for Iraq, we had over 1,700 resumes from individuals who wanted to go serve.” Workforce snapshot Civilian employees – appropriated fund, non-appropriated fund, and local nationals – number just over 860,000 in the DoD. The Army employs the largest number of the defense agencies, with 32 percent civilian strength. Bradshaw said the average retirement age of a DoD civilian is 59 years old, with 26 years of service. In 2008, 42 percent of employees will be eligible to retire. By 2010, that percentage increases to 71 percent. Bradshaw also said 43 percent of those in senior grades will be eligible for retirement within five years. “For many of you in this room who are going to continue to be part of the DoD work force ... this is great opportunity for you (to advance).” that they resigned their jobs, giving up 20 and 25 years of career service to go take a temporary job in theater with no promise of a return job,” she explained. “That, too, has been fixed.” Civilians have a lot to contribute to GWOT missions. “It’s important,” she said, “to have an opportunity to go and serve and to have that experience valued when they come back.”

Teen lock-in to focus on effective relationships USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Child and Youth Services and Army Community Services present a teen lock-in March 21 at the CYS Middle School Center designed to give high-schoolers a forum to ask relationship questions too private for mom or dad or bring up in school. “We wanted to work with ACS to provide an educational experience that has to do with healthy teen relationships,” said Cameron Gonzales, director of the Middle School and Teen Program. “I would like for them to have a fun evening in a safe place, working on some strategies they can use to apply to life.” The first hour of the lock-in is devoted to an educational program. Two Family Advocacy Program specialists from ACS and a community health nurse from the 121st Combat Support Hospital will guide discussions. “The topics will cover friendships, dating and other relationships teens may find

themselves in,” Gonzales said. “I’m hoping a lot of their questions come away answered,” she added. Paula Moore, one of the FAP specialists, said teen dating violence is a growing problem in U.S. society today. “This lock-in will bring awareness of this problem to our community,” she said. “The lock-in will be a fun night of learning.” Admission is free, teen must be registered CYS members. Parents can register their children, at no cost, at the Central Enrollment Registry in Bldg. 4211. “This is a fabulous opportunity for teens to come out and learn about healthy relationships in an open environment,” Moore said. During the lock-in, teens can win prizes such as gift cards or an iPOD from games and other activities. Gonzales said the Middle School and Teen Program regularly holds lock-ins for community youths and hopes for more participation in the future. For more details, call 738-4557.

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News & Notes DODDS School Registration The “Spring Registration” campaign for Department of Defense Dependent Schools school year 2008-09 is ongoing. Parents with children in Yongsan schools have two options: • Parents may attend a registration event at Seoul American High School March 2527 to complete required paperwork. • Or, for children returning next year parents can complete the registration packets mailed out last week and return them to a teacher or to the child’s school administration office by March 25. For children attending DODDS for the first time, parents must visit the school to register. School bus reservations are arranged through the DODDS Transportation Office in the Community Services Building, Room 121. The new bus passes will be ready before the first day of school. Yongsan Schools to Conduct Exercise Seoul American High, Middle and Elementary Schools will conduct a mass evacuation exercise sometime during the school day March 24. Community members should expect traffic delays along 8th Army Drive between 1st Corps Boulevard near the Main Exchange and X Corps Boulevard near the fire station and down to Williams Avenue toward the hospital. Drivers should be alert and watch for pedestrian traffic. USO Virtues Volunteer Program Volunteer to teach English to Korean students the second and fourth Saturdays from March through July with the USO. This volunteer Korean-American friendship initiative supports the U.S. Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program. To volunteer, call Mihwa Ahn at 724-7781. Healthy Grocery Shopping The 18th Medical Command holds a Secrets of Healthy Grocery shopping class 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the Yongsan Commissary. For information, call the nutrition care clinic at 736-3029. Early Development Screening Early developmental screening will be conducted for children birth through 3 years 9-11 a.m. March 25 at Yongsan Child Development Center. For information, call 738-3407. ASAP Training for Civilians Army Substance Abuse Program holds substance abuse training for civilian employees 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the multipurpose training facility. This training is mandatory annual training. It will cover employee assistance program, safety, alcohol abuse, and suicide awareness and prevention education. For information, call 738-5017. Seorak Mountain 2-Day Tour The USO offers a trip to Seorak Mountain March 29-30. The cost is $165 for military and $190 for civilians. The fare includes round-trip bus transportation, one night accommodation at Mount Seorak Tourist Hotel, one breakfast and admission fees with tour guide. All other meals are not included. For information, call 724-7003. CPR/First Aid for the Korean Student The American Red Cross offers a day-long class Saturday to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid to Korean students. The class runs from 8:30 am to 5:30 p.m. at the Moyer Community Activities Center. For information, call 738-3670.

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1st Signal re-energizes English teaching program Volunteer Soldiers work with local Korean students by Sgt. Joo Keum-jae 1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan’s 1st Signal Brigade re-opened English tutoring last month as a Good Neighbor Program activity with the Yongsan City District. The English tutoring program started in May 2004 by the Yongsan City District, and 1st Signal Brigade participated in this program from September 2005 until June 2007. Every Tuesday and Friday, volunteers teach English to Korean students. Each session has about 30 students from 8 to 16 years old, and these students are classified as “basic” or “standard.” Most students were in the English tutoring program last year and others were chosen based on residency in the Yongsan City District. “I sincerely appreciate the voluntary participation,” said Joo Jung-sang, of Yongsan City District. “I (hope) the English tutoring program can continue under mutual cooperation.” Cpl. Moon Bong-soo, a Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army with Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Signal Brigade is one of the volunteers. “Back in my university life, I used to teach children and teenagers English as my parttime job,” he said. “I thought I could apply the teaching skills I learned to teach these children.” Another reason he volunteered was to close the language gap between the American teachers and Korean students. “Even though the teacher speaks perfect English, if he/she can’t communicate with the children, it would be ineffective,” Moon said. “I really enjoy Korea and its people,” said another volunteer, Pvt. Nicholas

Col. Brian Moore, 1st Signal Brigade commander, and Sgt. 1st Class Veronica Lewis participate in the English tutoring program. — U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Joo Keum-jae

Haynes, also an of Korean students “ ... the students seemed to HHC Soldier. “I and to help rid their want to be a teacher fear of speaking have a lot of fun and some when I get out of the English. students even told me they Army, so it is a good Moon said since couldn’t wait to come the learning experience the students spoke for me. I am also some English, the next time.” studying the Korean class became easier language; the kids to teach. Cpl. Moon Bong-soo help me learn a little “ I b e l i e ve i n quicker.” order for a class to The volunteers do find some obstacles become effective, the teacher needs to get to overcome in the process of tutoring the the attention of the students,” Moon said. Korean children. “By the means of jokes and stories, we can “The language barrier is definitely (a easily make the students motivated.” difficulty), but also trying to keep the kids After an hour of class, they played games engaged in the study session and excited so the children have fun in class. about learning something new,” Haynes “I was very happy after the first class said. because the students seemed to have a lot Yongsan City District opened this of fun and some students even told me English tutoring with the purpose of not they couldn’t wait to come the next time,” only continuing the friendly relationship Moon said. between the Republic of Korea and U.S., “At that point, I told myself I would come but also to improve the English skills and teach every class.”

Yongsan civilians in uniform raise eyebrows by David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — During Key Resolve 2008, some civilian employees donned the Army Combat Uniform and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with their active-duty counterparts. “A lot of Soldiers are just not accustomed to seeing a civilian in uniform,” said U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Safety Officer Russell Obey. “You get a lot of raised eyebrows.” Obey was one of a handful of “emergency essential civilians” who agree to continue to serve during contingency operations. Other Army civilians will evacuate during noncombatant evacuation operations. EECs will stay behind and continue to work ... in uniform. Wearing a uniform is nothing new to Russell Obey. He is a retired Army master sergeant, a former tanker and safety NCO. “This week I was in the Town House (food court) wearing my uniform, but my name and civilian identification were covered by my fleece,” Obey said. “A young sergeant came up to me and started to go off about my beard.” Obey said he politely listened to the sergeant and even complimented him for trying to do his job; however, when Obey zipped down his fleece to reveal the civilian identification, the sergeant became apologetic.

Russell Obey is a Department of the Army civilian employee who wears a uniform during exercises and contingency operations. — U.S. Army Photo By David McNally

“He did the right thing,” Obey said. “I probably would have done the same thing if I had been in his position. I told him I was glad to see that NCOs are still out there enforcing the standards.”

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RANGE WORK Soldiers perform annual weapons qualification REYNOLDS RANGE — More than 70 U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, or KATUSA, Soldiers packed full gear and marched up to Camp Tango to qualify on the M-16A2 rifles March 5-6. “Soldiers have to qualify with a 60 percent rate out of 40 rounds with their assigned weapons,” said 1st Sgt. Darryl Wright, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan HHC first sergeant. That means they have to put at least 26 rounds on target. This day also tested their adaptability skills, weathering through snow in the morning and rain in the afternoon. “You can’t expect good weather in a wartime situation, so everyone got a little taste of what could happen in conflict,” Wright said. Each Soldier had 15 practice rounds in the morning to prepare for the qualification shoot of 40 rounds in the afternoon. Shooting scores are updated every six months. “This is my first time coming up to the range,” said Pfc. Im Hyungsup, a USAG-Y Soldier who shot 27 to qualify. “I learned zeroing my weapon properly is the first step to take to be successful.”

(Top) Pfc. Hwang Sang-kyu, U.S. Army GarrisonYongsan KATUSA Soldier, aims at the 25-meter target during the M-16A2 qualification test March 6 at the Reynolds Range. (Right) Pfc. Hwang Sang-kyu adjusts his rifle’s sight. (Left) Capt Kim Ki-bum, right, goes over the results of zeroing with Pfc. Jo Yong-wook. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Kim Sang-Wook

AROUND MWR Yongsan BOSS Factor Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers sponsors the Yongsan BOSS Factor 1-5 p.m. March 29 at Balboni Theater. Registration opens March 17 at Moyer Community Activity Center. The event is open to ID card holders over 18 years old. The entry fee is $15. The firstplace winner wins a flat-screen television, with additional prizes for second and third place. For information, call 738-5466. Flea market under the bridge A flea market is 10 a.m. April 5 under the overpass adjacent to the Main Post Club. Vendors need to register at Moyer Community Activity Center. The cost is $5 for table and two chairs. For information, call 723-3291. Seoul city tour A trip around Seoul is 10 a.m. March 22. The cost is $10. For information, call 723-3291. Gong-ju and Bu-Yeo tour A tour to historic Gong-ju and Bu-Yeo is 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 29. The cost is $15 for bus and 7000 won for entrance fee.

Sign up before March 27. For information, call 723-3291. Korean language class Learn to read basic Korean letters and learn Korean phrases to improve your cultural experience in Yongsan 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information, call 738-7505. English as a Second Language class Army Community Services offers English as a Second Language classes 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Community Services Building 4106. The classes are designed to assist foreign-born spouses of U.S. Servicemembers looking to improve English language skills. For information, call 738-7505. Children’s special at Commiskey’s Children 10 years old or under receive free meal and drink from the children’s menu at Commiskey’s every Sunday from 2-9 p.m. One adult for one child. For information, call 736-3971. These events and dozens more are available on the community calendar at the Yongsan Web site at http:// yongsan.korea.army.mil

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Our honorable KATUSA Soldiers I was the last American officer to speak Korean War. The program grew. After the to 80 special Korean Soldiers March 7 armistice, KATUSA Soldiers remained with before they separated from their obligatory U.S. units to receive training that was not two years of service. But they were special readily available in the ROK Army. They Soldiers, serving as Korean Augmentees also enhanced the U.S. Army’s mission capability. to the U.S. Army. To d a y , t h e We know them as “ ... I can’t begin to describe KATUSA program KATUSA Soldiers. how critical KATUSA is as vibrant and Is was a sad and Soldiers are to our missions. important as ever. joyous day. Sad for They are mentally tough, T h e K AT U S A us, because the U.S. physically fit and have been program continues Army lost Soldiers to assist in the who showed great a great enabler of our dedication and combined U.S.U.S.-ROK alliance.” commitment. ROK defense Joyous for them, capability. because they will go out in the world and As importantly, it represents cooperation make a positive impact on society. and commitment to deter war and is I can’t begin to describe how critical symbolic of ROK-U.S. friendship and KATUSA Soldiers are to our missions. mutual support. Our KATUSA Soldiers They are mentally tough, physically fit and serve professionally and extraordinarily. have been a great enabler of our U.S.-ROK I swelled with pride when I saw how alliance. many co-workers, supervisors, friends The KATUSA Program was the brainchild and peers attended the ceremony. It of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, started in July demonstrated the impact each KATUSA 1950 by an informal agreement between Soldier has had on our community. the ROK and the United States. The I am so very proud of all of our KATUSA concept of this program was to augment Soldiers. Two years goes by very quickly, U.S. forces just after the outbreak of the but their contributions last a lifetime.

Being responsible pet owners Community standards are the “rule of conduct” we all agree to follow. Specifically our responsibility as pet owners. Additionally, as residents of the Garrison, we take on additional responsibilities to keep our community in pristine condition. Pet owners on Yongsan Garrison South Post have certain responsibilities. Many families cherish the right to own a dog. Many more families do not have the right simply because of where they live. For example, Hannan Village and Burke Town residents cannot own a dog. So, families that do have dog ownership privileges should recognize that an important responsibility ensues. Dog owners must police up after their animals This is not only an “area beautification”

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issue; it is a health issue. Our children should not have to step in a pile of dog waste, due to the fact that a pet owner did not clean up after his dog. Bottom line: when dogs defecate and owners do not bag it and properly dispose of it, they are wrong. This is an easy fix. I know for a fact that plastic bags are plentiful and free. Personally, we end up with hundreds of plastic bags left over from Commissary shopping visits. Dog owners simply need to remember to take one of these bags with them whenever they walk their dog. As we live and play on Yongsan Garrison, let’s continue to make this a “Community of Excellence.”

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Easter, Lent , Holy Week worship services schedule AREA II Catholic Stations of the Cross Through Mar. 14 , 1730 Memorial Chapel Lenten Penance Service Mar. 19, 1830 Memorial Chapel Holy Thursday (Morning Prayer) Mar. 20, 0900 Memorial Chapel Holy Thursday (The Lord’s Supper) Mar. 20,1830 SouthPost Chapel Holy Thursday (Night Prayer) Mar. 20, 2100 Memorial Chapel Good Friday (Morning Prayer) Mar. 21, 0900 Memorial Chapel Good Friday (Traditional ) Mar. 21, 1530 Memorial Chapel Good Friday (Passion of the Lord) Mar. 21, 1830 Memorial Chapel Holy Saturday (Morning Prayer) Mar. 22, 0900 Memorial Chapel Holy Saturday (Traditional Blessing of Baskets) Mar. 22, 1200 Memorial Chapel Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil Mass) Mar. 22, 1830 Memorial Chapel Welcome Reception (Newly Baptized Catholics) Mar. 22, 2000 Memorial Chapel Easter Sunday Mass (No 1700 Mass) Mar. 23, 0800 South Post Chapel 1130 Memorial Chapel Please direct all questions to Mr. Pagano, 725-5211 Protestant Easter Cantata Community Good Friday Service Campus Community Easter Sunrise Service (Collective) Easter Sunday Services (Collective)

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Liturgical Protestant Communion Service Saturdays through March 22, 1830 Palm Sunday Worship,

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Holy Thursday (Jesus’ Last Passover Meal) Dinner included March 20 , 1800 Chapel Fellowship Hall Easter Sunday March 23 - Worship - 1030 Camp Walker Ecumenical Sunrise Service Easter Sun, 0700 Evergreen Community Club

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0900 Freedom Chapel 0900 Zoeckler Station Chapel 1100 Freedom Chapel 1300 Freedom Chapel 1800 Freedom Chapel

Holy Week Mass (Daily) Monday-Thursday 1145 Freedom Chapel Maundy-Thursday - Liturgical Protestant Communion Service 1900 Zoeckler Station Chapel Holy Thursday

1900 Mass of the Lord’s Supper

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1200, 1300 and 1800 Freedom Chapel Stations of the Cross and Veneration of the Cross, Reading of the Passion and Holy Communion Good Friday Gathering (i.e. movie night and fellowship centered on the Passion of Christ movie) Feb. 21 1900 - 2200 Freedom Chapel

Mar. 16, 1000 Memorial Chapel Mar. 21, 1700 Memorial Chapel Mar. 23 , 1000 Memorial Chapel

Holy Saturday--Vigil Mass of the Resurrection 2000 Easter Sunday, March 23

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Ecumenical Sunrise Service 0630 CAC Special Speaker CH (LTC) Frank Jackson, 2ID Chaplain

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Charlie Wilson’s War (R) 8:30 p.m. Vantage Point (PG13) 7 p.m.

First Sunday (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Sweeny Todd (R) 7 p.m.

Semi-pro (R) 7:30 p.m. Great Debaters (PG13) 7 p.m.

First Sunday (PG13) 7:30 p.m. No Show

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Jumper (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

First Sunday (PG13) 7 p.m.

Wednesday Walk Hard (R) 7:30 p.m. No Show Sweeny Todd (R) 9 p.m.

Thursday Sweeny Todd (R) 7:30 p.m. No Show Sweeny Todd (R) 9 p.m.

Semi-pro (R) 7 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 7 p.m.

Charlie Wilson’s War (R) 7 p.m.

First Sunday (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

No Show

No Show

No Show

Sweeny Todd (R) 6 p.m.

Bucket List (PG13) 7 p.m.

Bucket List (PG13) 7 p.m.

First Sunday (PG13) 7 p.m.

First Sunday (PG13) 7 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 7 p.m.

No Show

College Road Trip (G) 7 p.m.

College Road Trip (G) 7 p.m.

College Road Trip (G) 7 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 8:30 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 9 p.m.

First Sunday (PG13) 7 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 8 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 8 p.m.

Walk Hard (R) 9 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 7 p.m.

College Road Trip (G) 8:30 p.m.

College Road Trip (G) 8 p.m.

College Road Trip (G) 8 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 7 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 7 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 7 p.m.

First Sunday (PG13) 7 p.m.

College Road Trip (G) 8 p.m.

Why Did I Get Married (PG13) 6:30 p.m.

Why Did I Get Married (PG13) 6 p.m.

Halloween (R) 6 p.m.

Halloween (R) 6 p.m.

Lions for Lambs (R) 6 p.m.

Great Debaters (PG13) 6 p.m.

P.S. I Love You (PG13) 6 p.m.

P.S. I Love You (PG13) 6 p.m.

Charlie Wilson’s War (R) 6 p.m.

Hitman (R) 6:30 p.m. Alien vs. Predator (R) 6:30 p.m.

Alien vs. Predator (R) 6:30 p.m.

Great Debaters (PG13) 6:30 p.m.

First Sunday (PG13) 7 p.m. First Sunday (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

College Road Trip (G) 9:30 p.m.

Sweeny Todd (R) 7 p.m.

CHAPLAIN

MARCH 14, 2008 Area IV Worship Schedule

Collective Protestant Sunday 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 1 p.m.

Camp Carroll Camp Walker Camp Henry Camp Walker Camp Carroll

Church of Christ 5 p.m.

Camp Walker

Collective Protestant Friday 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Korean Tuesday 7 p.m. Korean Wednesday

6:30 p.m

Camp Walker Camp Carroll Camp Carroll Camp Walker

Catholic Services Mass Sunday Mass Sunday Mass Saturday

9 a.m.

Camp Walker

11:30 a.m. Camp Carroll 5 p.m.

Find lasting contentment through faith by Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley, Jr. 19th ESC, 501st SBDE

Protestant Services

Camp Walker

USAG-Deagu Chaplains Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin: [email protected], 768-5455 Chaplain (Capt.) Byung Min: [email protected], 765-8991

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“Actually, I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally. I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little” (Phil 4:11).

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ne of my favorite past times is sitting down with a good book and enjoying a pleasant afternoon reading. Often I will Google the New York Times best-seller list in search of new reading material. I enjoy good novels, business books on leadership and self-help books. One day as I searched for a new book, I could not help but notice the enormous selection of books on finding contentment and living a happy life. A few of the books that caught my attention were entitled; A simple guide to a happy life, Tuesdays with Morrie, The Four Agreements, The Art of Possibilities, Your Best Life Now and dozens more. As I continued to scan the enormous volumes of written and audio material available it suddenly dawned upon me that people are desperately and frantically searching for peace of mind. We persistently engage in an unending quest for peace and contentment. We desire

peace in our homes, peace in the work place, peace in the world and inner peace. So we pop in pills filled with anti-depressant ingredients. The bottom line is that we are obsessed with the fountain of youth; we are fixated with looking and feeling younger. Recently I was in the PX looking for some body lotion, and I came something quite interesting. On a bottle of the facial lotion the label read “anti-wrinkling cream.” I thought within myself; what in the world is anti-wrinkling cream? And of course you might imagine that millions of these formulas are sold daily. Again, this demonstrates man’s quest for peace. Paul declares that a relationship with Christ foster peace. The reason it develops peace within the core of the believer is because in Christ all the needs of the Christian are met. David declared; “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Of course we have needs and concerns in our lives, but a life whose rock and foundation is God finds contentment. Being content does not eliminate stress, anxiety or concern. What contentment provides is peace. Peace in the midst of the storm. Now here is the question. Are you in the middle of a storm? Does life seem overwhelming? Are you lost seeking to find your way again. I often you a solution that cannot fail. I present to you a peace accord. Isaiah put it this was “He will keep you in perfect peace, whose mind remains on Him” (Isaiah 26:3).

Upcoming Jewish Services: March 20 March 21 March 21

Fast of Esther Purim – Party & Megillah reading in Yongsan USO Purim – Megillah reading in Camp Humphreys Freedom Chapel Purim – Megillah reading before Shabbat in South Post Chapel

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Jewish Sabbath Services are held in the South Post Chapel, USAG-Y. For details on Jewish services at Osan Air Base, contact Capt. Jonathan Newman at DSN 784-6057.

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Tradition in the City: Daegu Hyanggyo Compiled by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul USAG Daegu Public Affairs DAEGU — A special event was held in Daegu Hyanggyo, Confucian Academy, Mar. 8. The event was Seokjeon-daejae, a religious service to pay tribute to the memory of Confucius and taking place at a Confucian shrine every February and August of the lunar calendar. In the beginning, only vegetables were used, but gradually meat, fruit, and some other items were used for the service. On this day, over 600 Confucian scholars in Daegu gathered and participated in the event. There are two kinds of traditional academies: Seowon and Hyanggyo. Both are places where religious services and education passed down from ancient sages. The difference between them is that the Seowon is built by private scholars and

only ancient Korean sages are worshipped there. On the other hand, the Hyanggyo is built by the central government for the education of the local people. Here, religious services are held to worship Korean and Chinese sages. Daegu Hyanggyo is where people also learn the instructions of Confucian sages and perform religious services. In 1398, in the seventh reign of King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty, Daegu Confucian Academy was established as an educational institute to teach the wisdom of Confucian sages. It has experienced the rise and fall of 600 years of history with the Korean people. In the 21st century, the Academy still enshrines memorial tablets of Confucian sages including Confucius’s, performing a religious service each year. It is also used as an educational site for various traditional cultural items, such as classical Chinese and traditional etiquette and as a traditional wedding hall.

(Clockwise from above left) (1), (2) Seokjeon-daejae was held at Daegu Hyanggyo’s Daeseongjeon hall. Daeseongjeon was built in 1601, in the 34th reign of King Seonjo, and memorial tablets of Korean and Chinese Confucian sages are enshrined inside. (3) Confucian scholars from Daegu bow to the ground for Confucius and Confucian sages. (4) There is a statue of Confucius in Daegu Hyanggyo. It was presented by Qingdao, China, a sister city of Daegu, in 1997. (5) The Choheongwan (center) or leader of the service offers contribution in front of Confucius’ tablet and picture while being helped by other Confucian scholars. (6) The Choheangwan (left) and a Confucian scholar bow to each other before performing the service, Seokjeon-daejae. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Na Kyung-chul

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Cooking the Katchi Kapshida way

Representatives of the Sukmyung University Food Research Institute and members of the Korea-America Good Neighbor Society guide Mrs. Donna Winzenried (photo center), wife of USFK Command Sergeant Major Robert A. Winzenried, as she prepares Nubiani – a marinated Korean beef dish. — Courtesy Photos by Nel de Leon USFK Public Affairs Office Mrs. Katie Bell, wife of Gen. B. B. Bell, USFK commander, led a group of American spouses in a special Korean cooking class sponsored by the KoreaAmerica Good Neighbor Society at the Food Research Institute of Sukmyung Women’s

University. In a Katchi-Kapshida fashion, spouses from the Combined Forces Command, including Ms. Bae Jung-hee, wife of the CFC deputy commander, joined and helped the American spouses prepare Korean dishes. Professor Han Young-sil, director of the university’s Korean Food Institute, provided hands-on instructions as well as background

information on the art and history of Korean cuisine. The participants prepared White Kimchi (non-spicy pickled cabbage), Bibimbap (steamed rice with vegetable and meat toppings), Nubiani (marinated beef ), and beverages like Yooja-cha (citron tea) and Sujunggwa (ginger and cinnamon-flavored drink). The final cooked products were

(Left) With their Korean cooking partners, Mrs. Annie Perrin, wife of USFK Brig. Gen. Mark W. Perrin, and Mrs. Sue Teeples, wife of Col. David A. Teeples, 2ID Assistant Division Commander for Support, proudly present their tasty and colorful Bibimbap productions. (Right) Mrs. Katie Bell joins the ladies of the Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea as they eat traditional Korean foods they prepared during the Korean cooking class hosted by the Korea-America Good Neighbor Society in cooperation with Sukmyung Women’s University.

Schedule for performances for Subrosa Union in Korea: Friday, March 14

Camp Casey

Gateway

7 p.m.

Saturday, March 15

Camp Stanley

Reggie’s

7 p.m.

Sunday, March 16

Camp Bonifas

Sanctuary

7 p.m.

Tuesday, Marcy 18

Taegu AB

Jake’s Place

7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19

Camp Carroll

Hideaway

7 p.m.

Thursday, March 20

Chinhae NB

Duffy’s

7 p.m.

Friday, March 21

Camp Walker

Hilltop

8 p.m.

presented and shared by all participants during lunch. According to Mr. Ro In-ho, KAGNS executive secretary, “the cooking class is a delicious way to increase awareness and appreciation of Korean culture.” One of the primary goals of KAGNS is to enhance the ROK-US alliance through friendship and cultural understanding.

DECEMBER 7, 2007

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USAG Humphreys housing seeks to distribute more than $300,000 in new mattresses to area units by Stacy A. Ouellette USAG-H Public Affairs Office

USAG HUMPHREYS – Lance Guyton is seeking to distribute more than $330,000 in single and double mattresses with box springs to needy customers. As the chief of furnishings branch within the USAG Humphreys Housing Division, Directorate of Public Works, Guyton’s mission is to ensure all Soldiers needing to replace their soiled, caved in or overused mattresses are able to exchange them with ease. The mattresses came in two shipments last month. The first was 1,000 singles and 150 double mattresses and box springs. In the second shipment we got 1,000 singles and 300 double mattresses and box springs, Guyton said. “We’ve been advertising for almost three weeks now and have had just a handful of units that have exchanged mattresses. We’re not just exchanging in the troops barracks, but also the bachelor enlisted and bachelor officers’ quarters too,” Guyton said. “All units will receive new mattresses depending on the date tag on the mattress. It has to be at least two or three years old to have it exchanged or worn pretty

Korean workers within the USAG DPW Housing Division’s furnishings branch remove newly–arrived mattresses from a forklift. The housing office received 2000 single and 450 double mattresses with box springs for Soldiers to exchange their damaged sets. — U.S. Army Photo by Stacy A. Ouellette bad. It’s up to the units to decide,” “It’s a piece of mind for the issues by the Humphreys housing have to provide a detail to move Soldier to have a good night’s division. Guyton said. them into the building. This move comes as another sleep and maybe they’ll get up Currently, there is no cut off If you’ve got a mattress in need means for the housing division rearing to go. It gives them a sense date and this campaign will run of direct exchange, contact your to improve the quality of life of knowing somebody cares,” until the mattresses are all handed unit supply sergeant to make for single and unaccompanied Guyton said. out, Guyton said. arrangements. An exchange program is offered Army Soldiers stationed at USAG If transportation is an issue for For more information about Humphreys and the supported through the unit supply sergeant’s units, the furnishings branch will t h e p ro g r a m a n d t o m a k e surrounding areas of Wonju, for direct exchanges or repairs deliver mattresses to the barracks. appointments for pick up, contact to furnishings and appliances However, the receiving unit would Guyton at 753-3530. Suwon and Osan.

‘Little Mermaid’ draws crowd

(above) Town criers (right), seasiders (left), King Aaron Lashier and Queen Maddie Gist (center) await the arrival of Prince Maliki Smalls in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the USAGHumphreys Community Activity Center. (left) The Little Mermaids confer. ‘What’s the world really like up there where people have hands and feet?’ (left-to-right) Vanessa Engram, Camara Jones, Kayla Pickett and Tyler Coaxum plus 38 other USAG-Humphreys and Osan Air Base children made their acting debut in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ A packed house watched both an afternoon and evening performance. – U.S. Army Photos By Mike Mooney

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News & Notes Army Nurse Corps seeks Soldiers looking for change Are you interested in becoming a health care provider? Do you know of any Soldiers who are interested in continuing their education? Do you want a free education while receiving full pay and benefits? Now there is a program in place for you or one of your Soldiers to take advantage of. The Interservice Physician Assistant Program, the AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program, the Funded Nurse Education Program and other AMEDD training opportunities are open to officers, warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers. For more information contact 1st Lt. Warrentina Berry at 0119972-9268.

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Starry–eyed students visit planetarium by Diane Hobler USAG-HAES Librarian

USAG HUMPHREYS — Orion the Hunter, Pegasus the Winged Horse, the Gemini Twins, Taurus the Bull and the Ursa Major the Great Bear all visited USAG Humphreys American Elementary School to amaze and inform students, teachers and parents alike. Teachers Sarah Milner and Buddy Leavitt took Sure Start through sixth grade students into the portable planetarium Star Lab to learn about stars and constellations. This was a very exciting experience for students, whose curiosity about the universe was sparked by their visit. Many classes are capitalizing on this enthusiasm in science class. Leavitt and Milner also invited parents to visit the Star Lab one evening after a parents and teachers organization meeting. During the meeting, children enjoyed a second chance to see the stars. Afterwards, parents who went in the lab found it interesting and beautiful. Parents appreciated the chance to see what their kids were so excited about. Would you like to learn more about the stars? Just ask a HAES student to share their new knowledge with you.

Retirement Services Office Information Luncheon The Retirement Services Office will conduct an information luncheon at the Alaskian Mining Co., April 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. USAG-Humphreys Sergeant Audie Murphy Club The USAG-Humphreys Sergeant Audie Murphy Club is looking for SAMC and Sergeant Morales Club members. Monthly meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month. Please contact Sgt. 1st Class(P) Willie Grandison at 753-6136 or Sgt. 1st Class Katherine Lawson-Hurt at 753-7978 for more information. Humphreys CDC Child and Youth Services, Child Development Center is currently looking for Program Assistants to fill full-time, part-time and flex positions, which are willing to support the CYS program hours, 5:15 a.m. - 6 p.m. Salary ranges from $10 - $13.12 per hour based on education level (Child Development Associates, completion of the Army Youth Practicum, possession of AA degree or higher with major emphasis on Early Childhood Education. ASAP Annual Training The Army Substance Abuse Program officials would like to remind all military and civilian personnel of the regulatory requirements for annual substance abuse prevention training. Service members are required to complete a minimum of four hours annually and civilian employees three hours. If you would like to schedule a training session or your unit prevention leader would like presentations and lesson plans, please contact the Prevention Coordinator, Camille Jackson at 753-7361 -- or Camille. [email protected] or visit the ACSAP website at https://acsap.army.mil. Parents Date Night Need a break? Want to enjoy a romantic dinner? USAG Humphreys Child & Youth Services can help. You can drop the kids off at CYS March 15 from 3 -10 p.m. while you enjoy some free time. Children must be registered with CYS, please call 753-8507 for more information. Free Bowling on Fridays Military in uniform can enjoy free bowling every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Humphreys Strike Zone and Long Bowling Centers. The snack bars will be open for your convenience. Call 754-5722 for more information. Please Send Us Stories and Photos To submit info for publishing in The Morning Calm Weekly, USAG Humphreys common pages, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598 -- or e-mail [email protected].

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(above) Sixth grader Amanda Carroll assists Donte Hurt and Xzyqueah Zemmerman with entering the Star Lab safely. (r) Excited third graders enjoy time at lab. – Photos By Diane Hobler

School official recognizes Family Member

by Stacy A. Ouellette USAG-H Public Affairs Office

CAMP LONG —Nancy Uecker, a Family Member from Camp Eagle received a plaque of appreciation award from the Heungyang Elementary School in Wonju, March 3. Uecker volunteered as an English teacher at the elementary school for a year using songs and hands on activities to teach English to first through sixth grade students “I truly do not feel I have done anything special to deserve this award,” said Uecker. “It humbles me to see the appreciation these people are showing me. There is no greater gift a teacher can receive than the love of their students,” she said. As a former teacher and social worker, Uecker enjoys helping children. “I have been a volunteer all of my life. My parents taught me that to those who much is given much is required.” “Now that I am retired and have the time, it just makes sense to volunteer,” said Uecker. Uecker loves children. She has five of her own and has served as a foster parent to 23 others with her husband, David, an Army Contractor and senior field engineer for Lockheed Martin at Camp Eagle. “My husband and I are very involved with the Camp Long and Eagle Chapel

Wonju Family Member, Nancy Uecker receives a plaque of appreciation from the Heungyang Elementary School Principal Kim, Ki Sun on behalf of the Wonju Superintendent of Education Office, Lee, Bong Su, March 3. — Photo By David “Buck” Uecker communities,” Uecker said. “We started in 2003. I do what I can to make this community a little more like home for our Soldiers and try to show our hosts what it means to be an American,” Uecker said. Uecker firmly believes she has gained so much giving her time, energy and love to others through a variety of communities in Wonju. Students at the Heungyang Elementary School hold an extra special place in her heart. “I have gained much more than I have

given,” Uecker said. “I will take the love of my students. Each one of them has touched my heart in a very special way.” “I will take the satisfaction of knowing I made a difference in their young lives and perhaps made it possible for them to have a brighter future,” said Uecker. Principal Kim, Ki Sun presented the award on behalf of the Wonju Superintendent of Education Office, Lee, Bong Su. For more information about volunteering, contact the Long-Eagle Community Relations Officer at 721-3335.

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Youth League:

Early ‘Eggstravaganza’ set for Humphreys, Humphreys Heat topple Osan Bulls Area III community 3 celebrations rapped up in 1 by Mike Mooney USAG-H MWR

Tommy Washington (1) of the Humphreys Heat drives past Osan Bull Chad Burgess (9) in 11-12 Youth Basketball action Saturday at the USAG Humphreys Main Post Gym. Washington and the Heat defeated the Osan Bulls 2010 and the Osan Lakers 23-13 to qualify for this weekend’s IMCOM-K 11-12 Year Old Championships in Daegu. — U.S. Army Photo By Mike Mooney

Boy scouts give ACS COA

Boy Scouts of America, Korea District, Osan Area Roundtable staff presented United States Army Garrison Humphreys Army Community Services with a certificate of appreciation. The certificate thanks ACS for providing a comfortable, safe location for scout leaders to have their monthly training meetings. The roundtable meets at the ACS Building the second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Featured in photo (front row left to right) Rhonda Varney, Shannon Vickery, Jocelynn LaShier, Tim Toney, (back) Richard Cromier, Alexander Carter, Davis Hartsfield, Denise Chappell, Lavita Vincent. – U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Im, Suk-chun

USAG HUMPHREYS — The USAG-Humphreys and Area III Eggstravaganza Youth Festival is set for Saturday, March 22, at the Independence Park Sports Field near the Main Gate. Held as an annual event that combines the Month of the Military Child, Easter and a Camp Humphreys Salute to Kids, Eggstravaganza starts with the 12,000 Egg and Toy Grab at 11 a.m., followed by a youth carnival and a baseball jamboree. Activities wrap up about 2 p.m. “Although Month of the Military Child doesn’t officially start until April 1, we’re going to kick it off early with Eggstravaganza,” said acting director of USAGHumphreys and Area III Family a n d Mo r a l e , We l f a r e a n d Recreation (F&MWR) Programs Jim Howell. “Easter arrives early this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get a jump on things. This has been our traditional launch event for military child month – not matter what the date.” Eggstravaganza is open to the children of U.S. military personnel, Civilian employees and Contractors plus the children of Korean military and Civilian employees in USAG-Humphreys and Area III. Participants will enter the Eggstravaganza grounds starting at 10:30 a.m., where each youngster walking through 10 years of age will receive their egg bag and official Eggstravaganza T-shirt. “No one will be allowed to bring personal bags or other containers into the Eggstravaganza,” Howell said. “We have plenty of eggs and other toys for the kids, but we want to make sure there’s enough for everyone. We have children coming from Suwon, Camp Long and Camp Eagle in addition to Humphreys. In the past, we’ve actually had people show up with laundry baskets.” Youngsters will be limited to one bag each. Bags will be confiscated from individuals who have more. The Independence Park field will be a sea of eggs and toys, with three areas designated for the

three age groups – 0-3, 4-7 and 8 and above. Kids will surround the eggs and start gathering them once the Easter Bunny gives the “Go” sign. In addition to the Easter Bunny, “Chickie Chingu,” and “Bulgogi” -- a costumed baby chicken who is emerging from his shell and a Bulldog – will officiate at the event. The hatching chick has been the official Eggstravaganza logo since the festival’s inception eight years ago. Bulgogi is the USAGHumphreys and Area III mascot. Bulgogi is the only dog allowed on the artificial turf of Independence Park, and parents are asked not to bring their pets. Buried among the 12,000 eggs and toys are nine prize eggs – three for each age group. Those prizes include AAFES Gift Certificates for U.S. children and Easter stuffed animals in case a Korean youngster whose parents aren’t authorized to use the PX find a golden egg. After the Egg Grab, festivities move over to the carnival. Activities will include blow-up and carnival games, face painting and free food – plus free photos with the Easter Bunny, Chickie or Bulgogi. Parents will receive a print at Eggstravaganza, and photos will be E-mailed to personal addresses. The final portion of the festivities is the baseball jamboree. Although baseball season is just starting, the jamboree will introduce all the Humphreys players to the community, with each youngster hitting a ball off a tee and running the bases. As Eggstravaganza grows, so does the support from the community at large. In addition to the Humphreys Exchange providing gift certificates, the American Women’s Club Thrift Shop Association in Seoul donated money to support Eggstravaganza, with the Guidinglight Lodge #95 and Starpoints Chapter #49 Sojourner Truth Court #13 providing and cooking the free food for the festivities. In case of extreme weather, Eggstravaganza will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. “But we won’t cancel unless it’s absolutely necessary,” Howell said. “It’s too big an event to delay, and the artificial turf on Independence Park allows for great drainage so even if it rains, we can still do the event.”

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Daegu children’s talents excite audiences

All the cast have photo time after finishing their musical successfully. Audiences didn’t hesitate to applaud their awesome performance. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Na Kyung-chul by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul USAG Daegu Public Affairs CAMP WALKER – Child and Youth Services, and Boys and Girls Clubs of America held the ImageMakers Photography exhibit and Missoula Children’s Theatre performance Mar. 8 at the Camp Walker’s Evergreen Community Club. More than 200 people filled the hall to see the talent of Daegu children and youth. The special event started with welcoming remarks by the director of USAG Daegu FMWR, David L. Lucia who participated for encouraging children and youth. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the parents, children, youth and community members for taking part in tonight’s special event,” said Lucia. “MCT recruits local children and strives to use their participation in the performing arts as a vehicle to develop life skills to include social skills, communication skills, self-discipline, as well as an understanding of the team concept.” CYS and the MCT presented the show ‘The Little Mermaid’ to the audiences. It was performed by CYS members led by MCT actors. The audiences didn’t hesitate to applaud their acting and singing. Daegu American School eighth grader, Hazel Sison, took the role of a little mermaid, Celia. “We had some difficulties in practicing because we had to help little kids learn how to speak louder and they sometimes missed some nouns,” said Sison.

“Although it was hard, I think we did pretty good.” The cast auditioned for this show at the beginning of the week and have been rehearsing for just a few short days. MCT director, Kepler Correia, was also amazed by what they have accomplished. “We had just five days,” said Correia. “There were a lot of things for kids to practice in five days and each of them had different schedule, so it was hard to make a schedule for practicing. But they worked really hard and did an awesome job.” Missoula Children’s Theatre was cofounded in 1970 by Jim Caron and Don Collins, who currently serve as CEO and Senior Development Officer respectively. Jim and Executive Director, Michael McGill, supervise the intense training period for the ‘tour teams’ and have created the eight original musicals that are currently touring with 33 teams of MCT tour Actor/ Directors. After the performance, Lucia presented certificates to the contestants of the ImageMakers photo contest. A lot of photos were submitted for the competition and three professors from Keimynug University and Hyosung Catholic University evaluated them. Keimyung University department of Photography and Image design professor, Lee Jae-gil commended contestants’ creativity in his evaluation remarks. “I was impressed and could feel freedom by a variety of ways

All the photos submitted for the ImageMaker Photo contest are exhbited along the hallway of Camp Walker’s Evergreen Community Club. The photos were evaluated by Korean professors. from the children,” said Lee. “They are looking at the world only with their pure eyes. Although they are not experts for taking pictures, I could feel their spirit of challenging and enthusiasm.” 11 photos were selected as winners and will go forward to the regional competition and possibly in the national competition. Following is the list of winners : Digital category Jihye Kime (17), Carlota Cepria (13), Theo Connor (11), Isaiah Elliott (7) Color Process category Jihye Kime (17), Tiara Mathis (13), Sarah Wright (11), Jame Toliver (9) Black and White category Stephanie Cepria (16), Kamau Hunte (13), Sarah Wright (11)

DAS eighth grader, Hazel Sison is absorbed in her acting as a little mermaid.

The little kids give an impassioned performances to audiences during the show.

Do you know the women of yesterday and today? Take the Quiz. 14. The first woman elected to the Senate was ________. What state was this? 15. “No written law has ever been more binding than unwritten custom supported by popular opinion.” Who made this famous statement? 16. Toni Morrison wrote _______. 17. Who was the temperance reformer who destroyed saloons during prohibition? 18. She was the first woman to cast a vote in the United States, even though it was illegal. Who is she? 19. She was a freed slave who became an abolitionist and feminist. Who is she? 20. “Show me someone not full of herself and I’ll show you a hungry person.” Who made this famous statement?

Answers 1. 2.

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1. Today most colleges do not offer women’s studies programs. True/False 2. Annie Leibovitz worked for Rolling Stone magazine as a _____. 3. “I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” Who made this famous statement? 4. Maya Angelou wrote ________ ____. 5. Women officially began their organized struggle for equal rights at the ______ in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. 6. Melinda Wagner composed ____ ____. 7. On June 11, 1970, ____________

became the first woman in the history of the U.S. Army to attain general officer rank. 8. Who was the first woman in the Department of Defense to be selected to wear three stars? 9. She is the first woman to attain the rank of rear admiral in the Coast Guard. Who is she? 10. National Women’s History Month was once only a week-long, local event. True/False 11. “She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older—the natural sequence of an unnatural beginning.” Who made this famous statement? 12. The law granting all U.S. women the right to vote was passed in 1910. True/False 13. Who is the only woman awarded the Medal of Honor?

3. Diane Ackerman 4. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 5. Women’s Rights convention in Seneca Falls 6. Concerto for Flute, Strings & Percussion 7. Brigadier Anna Mae Hays 8. Marine Lieutenant General Carol A. Mutter 9. Rear Admiral Mary P. O’Donnell 10. True 11. Jane Austen 12. False, 1920 13. Dr. Mary E. Walker 14. Rebecca Latimer Felton, Georgia 15. Carrie Chapman Catt 16. Beloved 17. Carry Nation 18. Susan B. Anthony 19. Sojourner Truth 20. Nikki Giovanni

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News & Notes Spouses can be a Voice of Change The Daegu Spouses’ Association is accepting nominations for the following positions: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Nominations can be made at the Apple Tree Gift Shop. For more information, contact 010-8671-6465 or [email protected]. Flower Arrangement Class Chaplain Cross-Cultural Training & Family Life Center holds a flower arrangement class 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mar. 19 at the Camp Walker’s Chapel Annex. Please, bring a bag of candy for flower decoration. Seats are limited. First come, first serve. For information, call Ms. Yi at DSN 7687071. Cooking Class A cooking class will be held supported by Chaplain Cross-Cultural Training & Family Life Center 6 – 8 p.m. Mar. 19 at Camp George Bldg. G-504. The foods for the class will be chicken bristo & rice and seasoned beef & meat marinade potato. Seats are limited. First come, first serve. For information, call Evelyn Jones at 010-3146-4279 or Ms. Yi at DSN 7687071. Tax Center From Jan. 30 to June 13, free tax services are open to all military personnel and eligible DoD civilians and family members. Camp Henry building 1685, room 123: Mon 0830 -1200; Tue, Wed & Fri 0830 – 1830, & Thurs 1300 – 1500. Camp Carroll building T125: Mon – Wed & Fri 0900 – 1630 & Thurs 1330 – 1530. For information, call Capt. Kimberly Aytes at DSN 768-7693. USAG Daegu ADFCB The United States Army Garrison Daege Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (AFDCB) will convene 1 – 2:15 p.m. Mar. 25. The AFDCB has great authority in working with offpost problems that may be affecting the livelihood of DoD personnel or their family members, to include designating the facility off-limits, as a last resort. If you are aware of an issue that you feel may require the attention of or action from the AFDCB, please contact Victor Lowe at DSN 764-4167 or victorl@korea. army.mil. To areas II, III and IV On behalf of the Zitniak family we would like to say thank you for all your love and support during our time of sorrow. Your fellowship, gifts and prayers were greatly appreciated. We will never forget how the community came together to honor Charlie. May God bless you. – Hanna and Bianca Zitniak

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Students improve leadership skills during school’s second Leadership Conference by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul USAG Daegu Public Affairs CAMP GEORGE — Daegu American School’s second annual Leadership Conference was held Mar. 7 – 8 sponsored by Student Council Association (SCA) and Student to Student (S2S). The conference started with about 80 students gathering in the DAS’s Multi-Purpose Room for a proclamation by SCA/S2S advisor, Thelberstine Buford. The conference was comprised of three sessions and seven courses including public speaking, planning a field day, planning a dance/homecoming, building a strong team, writing a portfolio/interviewing skills, conducting a meeting/Roberts Rules and managing time wisely. 15 volunteers from community participated in this conference as instructors of each course and they took the role of mediators for students to learn about each agenda not by teaching, but by sharing their opinions. “This conference is a good opportunity to provide students skills for their independent life style after they leave school,” said one of the instructors, Jodi Chester. “My course let our teams know its different world after graduation and to make them feel more comfortable in an interview and compile their resume for their first job.” One of the instructors, Yoo Young-hee, led her managing time wisely course with teaching Tai-Chi, a kind of marshal arts. “I thought that the students needed stress management before managing their time,” said Yoo. “Tai-Chi is useful for stress management and that’s why I decided to teach it.” Most students picked the public speaking course as the most important course. “I think the public speaking was a very important session because I can use these skills while applying for jobs and communicating with people around me,” said DAS Shane Yingling. “If I’m not confident in speaking,

A logo which sympolize the second annual Leadership Conference is printed on a T-shirt. All the students who participated in this conference received these T-shirts and put these on during the conference. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Na Kyung-chul

USAG Daegu Management Analysist, Paul O’Leary talks with students about public speaking. He volunteered to this conference as an instructor of public speaking course. people will look down to that.” “The public speaking provides confidence for the speaker,” said DAS eighth grader, Jacob Olson. “I have learned new things such as how to be a leader, and build a strong team. I’m sure that it will be helpful for my future job.” After all the sessions were over, the students enjoyed the evening with a variety

of activities including line dancing, watching movies, playing video games and cards, and board games. “I believe that students gathered leadership skills through this conference so that they are comfortable to being heads of any groups,” said Buford. “They actually learned how to be leaders and the leadership skills for a better future.”

Instructor of managing time wisely course, Yoo Young-hee teahes Tai-Chi, a kind of marshal arts, to the students and they are keen on following her. She thought that the students needed stress management by Tai-Chi before managing their time.

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501st medics conduct mass casualty exercise

Medics from 501st Special Troops Battalion load up the ambulance with patients at the ambulance exchange point, from where the patients will be evacuated to a medical facility. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Jang Won-il by Cpl. Jang Won-il USAG Daegu Public Affairs CAMP CARROLL — Morale was high as the 501st Special Troops Battalion successfully conducted a mass casualty exercise on Mar. 5 at the BEQ hill of Camp Carroll. 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and 75th Medical Company also participated in the day’s training which was part of Key Resolve/Foal Eagle Exercise. The main purpose of the exercise was to evaluate the unit’s capability to treat patients and transport the wounded to a higher level exchange point. According to the 501st STB HHC Commander, Capt. James S. Johnson,

it is very important for the medics to conduct mass casualty training exercise so that it improves their combat readiness. “This is a very good opportunity for the 501st medics and the 75th Medical Company to enhance their joint reaction ability,” said Johnson. The exercise began with an attack at the motor pool which created a mass casualty situation. The Quick Reaction Force responded and eight patients were immediately evacuated to an aid station where 501st STB Surgeon Capt. Michael A. Redd led the medics to triage the patients by priority, treat them, and re-transport them to the ambulance exchange point. The 75th Medical Company took over and re-

transported them to the next level of medical facility. About half of the injured were severe and the other half were walking wounded. On the walkthrough, the day before the actual exercise, the time from the initial injury to the ambulance exchange process was 45 minutes. On the actual training, the medics managed to reduce the time to 30 minutes. “I think we did the medical treatment very well,” said Redd. His role was to take care of the more severely wounded. “This is the first time for us to train in this atmosphere like the mass casualty exercise and I’m very impressed and happy about the performance today. Even the youngest soldiers in our unit took charge and jumped in, treating the patients right away.” 501st STB Medical Plt. Sgt., Staff Sgt. Gollen M. Job praised his Soldiers for their outstanding performance. “The evacuation portion and the treatments of casualties all went very well,” said Job. “They didn’t hesitate, they went out there, picked up the patient, identified and triaged the patient and provided treatment to the urgent Soldiers immediately.” One of the most important tasks in the whole process of mass casualty treatment is determining and making decisions of how critical a patient is and triaging them according to priority. Urgent surgical patients must be transported within 2 hours, priority patients within 4 hours, and routine patients within 24 hours. “Treatment and evacuation portion went quick and efficient,” said 501st STB Medical Plt. Leader, 2nd Lt. Joe A. Peabody. “The Soldiers did well considering what they were

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put up against. Overall, the doctor and I are very proud of the way they performed.” Sgt. Charles L. Nelson, 501st STB, who was the evacuation NCO of the day’s training said, “The walkthrough was good but today we actually did things hands-on. Today we warmed up the IV bags, got to give shots, and all of our medics were excellent. We sectioned off our medics and treated the patients in a more than satisfactory order. I thought the training was excellent and hope we do this more often.”

A medic belonging to 501st Special Troops Battalion treats a wounded Soldier injured in a mock mortar attack as part of the mass casualty drill held in Camp Carroll Mar. 5. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Suk Kyung-chul

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Stryker Brigade experiences Korean Culture after excrecise by Sgt. Jung Seo-jin 19th ESC Public Affairs DAEGU – Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment, Charlie Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division Mar. 4, experienced a bit of Korean culture during the recent training deployment to Korea. The Stryker Brigade from Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, successfully completed their Foal Eagle Training exercise and enjoyed a little rest and relaxation before heading back to Alaska. The group all enjoyed a day at Donghwasa Temple at Mt. Pal gong. Donghwasa Temple was built in 493 A.D by Geukdalijonja and was originally called the Yugasa Temple. In 832 A.D, when Priest Simji tried to rebuild the temple, the place was very beautiful with paulownia trees

which were in full blossom, thus, the temple got its name, Donghwasa Temple. “What happened was the Strykers’ flight got delayed, and we decided to take them out and see Korean culture, so they can experience Korean culture off post.” said 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, S&S officer in charge Capt. Leslie A. Shipp. “The main plan was to show them a different side of Korea. They can see how gracious Korean people are, and get a chance to have the actual Korea experience of eating Korean food.” added Shipp. The Soldiers were gathered at K2 Air force base, then moved to Mt. Palgong, where they hiked up the hills, where snow was piled up on the road. Then arrived at Donghwasa Temple and saw 108 feet high

Tong-il-daebul Buddha Statue. “The sculptures and temples are gorgeous, especially the huge statue of the Buddha.” said 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment, Charlie Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Team leader, Spc. Malachi Tangard. Also the Soldiers had an experience to see the Daeungjeon Main Worshipping Hall, Beophwadang, Bongseoru Pavilion and other parts of the Donghwasa Temple. The temple provided free meal to the Soldiers where they had a bowl of vegetable bibimbab, and kimchi soup. Soldiers also experience the Korean tradition of removing their boots in the dining room. “The food was great, I have Korean relatives. Specifically I liked this meal better than some of the other ones we’ve had, it all tasted extremely fresh, vegetables were very crisp, it was very good.” said 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment, Charlie Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, squad leader, Staff. Sgt. Joshua Callows. “The food was probably not what I was used to, but that was better for me, than anything I have ever had” Tangard added. After the meal each Soldiers had to wash their own bowl. “It was very different than I thought it would be. I’ve been to Japan and there are similarities and differences between Japan and Korea. As far as the country goes and what I’ve seen the time we have spent here and also short trip to DMZ, this is a very nice country with extremely polite people.” said Callows. “The temple and sculptures were beautiful, amazing art work. I enjoyed a lot, I

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(Above) The 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment, Charlie Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Pfc. Patrick Tiwthong, praying in front of the Tong-il-daebul Buddha Statue, at Donghwasa Temple, Mt. Palgong, Mar. 4 (Left) Staff. Sgt. Mark Van Acker(right) and Sgt. Andrew Brady(left), 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment, Charlie Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, washing the bowls they had for the meal at Donghwasa Temple, Mt. Palgong, Mar. 4. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Jung Seo-jin wish we were able to see more of Korea than they have allowed us to, but it is definitely a beautiful place.” said Tangard.

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