The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - March 13, 2009

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March 13, 2009 • Volume 7, Issue 21



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Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Yongsan Community gets virtual lesson in fire safety

Girl Scouts from two countries build friendships

Soldiers sharpen skills during Stinger Training challenge

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USFK launches annual joint forces exercise See Page 2 for story

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Bobbie G. Attaway

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Matthew D. Jordan

U.S. Army courtesy photo

U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Jason Colbert

(Above) Special Operations Command Korea conducted airborne jumps with a helium blimp and gondola at the ROK Drop Zone, March 5. The jump was an opportunity for SOCKOR augmentees who are assigned or attached during Exercise Key Resolve ‘09 to jump with active SOCKOR members. (Top right) Marines from the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific charge downhill to defend against a perimeter breech of the base fence line during a Base Defense Drill during Exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2009. (Second from the top) USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Commanding Officer Capt. Thom W. Burke receives a flower wreath from Chon Yea Un, the daughter of a Republic of Korea naval officer, on behalf of the ROK navy. (Bottom right) Staff Sgt. Daniel Jenkins, 8th Maintenance Squadron, guides a Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, here in support of the exercise, to its parking space at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. View these photos from the Morning Calm online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea

Key Resolve/Foal Eagle is routine defensive readiness exercise USFK Public Affairs Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2009 will take place from March 9 - 20 at locations throughout the Republic of Korea. “These exercises are designed to help teach, coach, and mentor military members from both the ROK and U.S. while exercising senior leaders’ decision-making capabilities,” said General Walter Sharp,

ined Forces Command commander. “The primary goal is to ensure the command is ready to defend the ROK in the event it becomes necessary.” “KR/FE is a routine training exercise that takes place every year at about the same time,” said General Sharp. “It is not tied in any way to any political or real-world event.” Approximately 13,100 off-peninsula personnel are participating this year which

is consistent with previous years’ participation. The Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission, which includes a group of officers from Switzerland and Sweden, will be on hand to monitor the exercise and ensure there are no violations of the Armistice Agreement. As it does before each annual exercise, United Nations Command informed the

Korean People’s Army in North Korea that the Republic of Korea and the U.S. would be conducting the routine defensive exercise. The United Nations Command also reassured the Korean People's Army at general officer-level talks held on March 6 that these exercises, conducted annually in or around March, are purely defensive in nature and have no connection to ongoing or current events.

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Exercise Key Resolve brings out Patriots By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

Battery, 3rd Bn 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment arrived to Humphreys Garrison’s air field March 11 to begin validating HUMPHREYS GARRISON – Imagine their mission essential tasks on the Patriot trying to see something flying across the sky system. “We arrived here at about 3 a.m. last – up to 50 miles away – that could be as small as ten feet long, traveling five times the speed night, and we were ready to go in a half an of sound. Then, imagine trying to shoot it hour,” said 1st Lt. David Fife, fire control down with something that is about the same platoon leader, A Battery, 3-2. “We brought three launchers with size, weighing 700 pounds. This is the real-world responsibility of a us and have everything from microwave Patriot missile defense system and the troops to satellite communications operating. who operate and maintain it. During field We have the capability to launch 16 training exercise Key Resolve, Soldiers of A guidance-enhanced missiles per launcher that are designed to eliminate theater ballistic missiles.” Throughout the nine-day long exercise, about 70 So l d i e r s f ro m A Battery will work in shifts around the clock. Spc. Brandon Wallace, a Patriot missile system operator maintainer with 3rd Bn 2nd ADA began his Army enlistment with a Specialist Brandon Wallace, a PATRIOT missile system operator Patriot missile battery maintainer with 3rd Bn 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment performs at the beginning a system check of a PATRIOT launcher during exercise Key Resolve of Operation Iraqi at USAG-Humphreys, March 11. Visit wwwflickr.com/photos/ Freedom. usaghumphreys to view photos — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall “This is my

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second tour in Korea and it’s been a great time,” said Wallace. “I was part of a unit that used this system in combat in Iraq, but I’ve gained a lot of knowledge working on the equipment again and had great leadership to learn from here.” A Battery will redeploy to Fort Bliss, Texas later this year, reuniting many Soldiers with their Families after a year-long separation. “This has been a great tour for me and the second tour for me in Korea,” said Fife. “Osan Air Base has great amenities to keep quality of life comfortable. I’m looking forward to getting back home to my Family and my dog and I have no problem bringing my Family back here someday for a command-sponsored tour.” Sergeant 1st Class Jesse Spith, platoon sergeant, A Battery, 3-2, also wrapping up his second tour in Korea, said he’s gained more skills working outside of his normal job specialty while in Korea and credits support from Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army as a part of A Battery’s mission success. “KATUSA’s are an integral part of our communication with the local community,” said Spith. “They’ve really helped us as interpreters with contractors, and their overall mission support has helped enable me to do a real-world mission without trouble and I would definitely come back here for a third tour.”

SOCKOR conducts airborne jumps with helium blimp Courtesy of USFK Public Affairs Special Operations Command Korea conducted airborne jumps with a helium blimp and gondola at the ROK Drop Zone, March5. The jump was an opportunity for SOCKOR augmentees that are assigned or attached during Exercise Key Resolve 09 to jump with active SOCKOR members. “The blimps make an ideal aircraft as they are much less expensive to operate than a high performance aircraft,” said Col. Larry Greene, SOCKOR Deputy Commander – Transformation and one of the jumpers. The jump occurred simultaneously with ROK Airborne student jumps and ROK counterterrorism unit jumps. ROK forces assisted with the manifest, parachute issue, and jumpmaster inspections. “This is our first time in Korea,” said Maj. Wall, Maryland National Guard detachment

commander. “It is a great opportunity for our airborne soldiers to get a jump and our unit to support the mission here.” Sergeant 1st Class Glenn Steiner, a special forces soldier from the Special Operations Detachment – Europe, West Virginia National Guard, also participated in the jump. The mission of his detachment is support the NATO mission in Europe. Their participation in Key Resolve 09 will increase their command and control capabilities as well as training in a jump status. As the SOCKOR senior jump inspector, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jean Nash individually inspected all of the participants’ parachute packs. With assistance from ROK airborne experts, Nash was a flurry of activity as he went from one inspection to the next. After giving one last instruction, Nash said, “OK. Have a good jump guys.” The jump was a major success as all participants landed in the drop zone and there were no injuries or incidents.

Training together, ready to fight tonight Army, Air Force, and ROK Army Division participate in joint/combined downed aviator training By Pfc. Choi, Dong Hyun CSCT#1 Public Affairs An F-16 is gunned down north of the Demilitarized Zone, and is forced to eject. Finding himself in the middle of a hostile area with nK infantry forces in hot pursuit, the pilot plans and executes an evasion plan that will lead him to safety. The pilot successfully reaches the designated pickup zone, where an Army UH-60 Blackhawk, safeguarded by four A-10s and two F-16s, flies in to evacuate him.

The scenes described above are not from the pages of a military epic. Rather, this training scenario was planned and developed for a joint-combined downed aviator training event that occurred on the 18th and 19th of February in Yanggu, Republic of Korea. The training event, which took place at the Taepoong training site in ROK 21st Infantry Division’s area of operations, was put together to enhance the joint CSAR capabilities among the US forces as well as the combined operational – See DOWNED AVIATOR, Page 14 –

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New Suicide prevention class makes Army stronger By Pfc. Han, Bu Yong 2ID Public Affairs There are people who take their own lives to escape from the burden of life. Tragically some U.S. Soldiers are among those people. That’s why the U.S. Army is concerned about the recent increase in suicides by enlisted personnel as well as officers. This led to the Army suicide prevention class that every unit in the Army must attend. The 2nd Infantry Division had its suicide prevention class in the Camp Red Cloud Theater Feb. 24. The recent suicide of a 2ID Soldier made this suicide prevention class more serious and meaningful. Lt. Col. James M. Burns, the DSTB commander, started the class

“The chaplain doesn’t give you the magic solution, but they help Soldiers find their own solutions...” Chaplain (Capt.) Brian Oh, DSTB chaplain by introducing its significance. “The purpose is to provide tools for practical incidents and to provide real examples of depression,” said Burns. “There is always a period of depression for everyone, but remember that there is always someone thinking of you.” Then, the class was handed over to Chaplain (Capt.) Brian Oh, DSTB chaplain. Oh showed a video clip that had two different scenarios. Viewers could make decisions in between clips to determine what actions the Soldier in each scenario should take. Soldiers, NCOs and officers were all motivated by this interactive video and they expressed their opinions on the decision-making process. “It was more realistic as it allowed Soldiers to make decisions as the training went,” said Spc. Chris Poles, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, DSTB. During the video, Oh made different decisions in each scenario to show Soldiers how one’s decision can affect his or her own life and fellow Soldiers. Later, the Soldiers realized there is a common solution to handling the depression of Soldiers shown in the video. Most importantly, a Soldier must talk to somebody to get help if he or she is depressed. There is always someone near that Soldier who could help, like Family members, battle buddies and chaplains. They all are strong sources of support in a Soldier’s life. “The chaplain doesn’t give you the magic solution, but they help Soldiers find their own solutions by themselves,” said Oh.

Gwacheon National Science Museum offers indoor and outdoor exhibits a planetarium and observatory. Visit http://www.scientorium.go.kr/en. To view more photos from the museum, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Edward N. Johnson

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities Science Museum (Seoul) The Seoul National Science Museum offers three main exhibit areas devoted to: life sciences, industrial technologies, and special exhibits. The museum is open from 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m. and is closed Mondays and major holidays. Visit www.tour2korea.com or www. ssm.go.kr(Korean, English) for information. Oriental Medical Science Museum The Oriental Medicine Museum in Seoul is located across from Gyeongdong Market, famous for selling oriental medicinal related products. The museum is located on the second ground level of the Donguibogam Tower. The exhibition hall displays 500 types of oriental medical herbs and 400 pieces of oriental medicine related relics. Visit www. tour2korea.com for additional information on the Medicine Museum and Market . Ceramic Village Icheon Ceramics Village in Gyeonggi-do, Icheon-si, Saeum-dong (about an hour outside Seoul) produces traditional, high-quality Korean ceramics. The village became the center of traditional pottery during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) for about 500 years due to the easily obtainable materials in the areas. Icheon Ceramics Village was also the center of Joseon Baekja ceramics. The Haegang Ceramics Art Center is the only ceramics Art Center in Korea, where you can learn about ceramics. Visit www.tour2korea.com or http:// ceramic.invil.org for information. Drawing Show (Thru March 31) The Drawing Show is a nonverbal musical show in which performers complete amazing

paintings on stage. This unique show combines art, theatre, and music to create a high-energy performance that will delight audiences of all ages. Over a period of 90 minutes, the performers create 10 works of arts. This performance is playing now at the Drawing Show Theater in the Daehangno. Visit www.tour2korea.com for details. Taegi Cultural Fest (March 14-15) In 1984, the traditional folk song HoengseongHwe-Daji won the President’s Award in the Ethnic Arts Competition. The song was inspired by the traditions of Hoengseong County. During its cultural festival, visitors can experience traditional Korean games and local flavor. The Taegi Cultural Festival is for participants of all ages, and visitors can enjoy Hoengseong’s well-known local products such as Hoengseong’s Codonopsis lanceolata and hot buns. Visit http://tour.hsg.go.kr Apricot Fest (March 14-22) The earliest flower that declares the start of Spring, Jais celebrated with the Japanese Apricot Festival in the Gwangyang district. Gwangyang is a fantasy place where endless Japanese apricot trees and jar stands line 30 million acres. The fe stival contains activities such as the Japanese apricot concerts, Japanese apricot food contest, farming experie nce, Japanese apricot photo contest and more. For more information visit http://new.gwangyang.go.kr Seoul History Museum (Thru March 27) On the last Friday of every month there are free concerts held in the lobby of the Seoul History Museum. This month’s special guest is the superstar of the modern rock, Han Chul Lee. Lee has made his debut through winning the 1994 MBC University Singing Contest and his music such as the ‘Breaking off the Shell’, ‘Zipper’, and ‘Bulldog

Mansion’. For more information http://www. museum.seoul.kr Photo Exhibit (March 7- April 2) Artist Shin captures the sincere, genuine world thus taking lots of photos of children and photos displaying humanity at its purest. Through photos like hardworking men with sincere smiles and a sense of purpose, Artist Shin tries to capture every moment to create an everlasting masterpiece with a message of hope. Hours are: weekdays, 2 -8 p.m. and weekends, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. The Gallery is closed on Wednesdays. Tickets are free. For more information visit the website at http://www.gallerybom.net Spring Fest (March 27-April 5) From the end of March to early April, Korea’s largest cherry blossom festival takes place in Jinhae. More than 2 million tourists come from all over the world to walk along the tree lined streets and picturesque mountain paths. There are so many cherry blossom trees in Jinhae that when the wind blows it seems like it is raining cherry blossom petals. The Jinhae Gunhang festival also commemorates Korea’s famous Admiral Yi Sun Shin and so the festival program includes a military band parade as well as many cherry blossom themed events. From Seoul Station, take a train to Changwon station (8:25 a.m.- 6:25 p.m., five trains daily / est. travel time of 5 hrs. 30 min.). From Changwon Station, you can take a shuttle train that operates during the festival period to Jinhae station(9:30a.m.- 7:50 p.m., five trains daily / est. travel time of 20 min.). From Jinhae Station, it is a two to three minutes walk to the festival grounds. Visit www.tour2korea. com or the festival webpage for information at http://eng.jinhae.go.kr

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American, Korean Girl Scouts build friendships

The Military Intelligence Corps Association Scholarship Program provides scholarships for individuals pursuing undergraduate degrees or technical certifications. Scholarships may be used for attendance at regionally accredited colleges, universities, or state approved vocational schools/ technical institutions. Applicants must be a current individual member of MICA or a family member of such. Family members are considered a spouse, children, or immediate relative living with or supported by the qualifying MICA member. Complete instructions and application forms are located on the MICA webpage at www.micorps.org. Information on MICA membership is also available on this webpage. Girl Scouts host Pet Awareness Day

Girl Scouts from Brownie Troop 27 meet with their Korean Scouting counterparts at Seoul American Elementary School. View this photo online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — Courtesy photo

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Time: 2- 4 p.m. Date: March 21 Where: ACS Bldg. 4106 Room 118 Cost: Free Community event This is an event lead by two Cadette Girl Scouts. There will be many facts about pets in the community and where to adopt pets. For more information contact Lakin Bronkar & Kristina Bean. E-mail: Lakin Bronkar & Kristina Bean at [email protected]

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Hold’em Tournament finds ace at Red Cloud By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs

RED CLOUD GARRISON — More than 150 Servicemembers and Civilians filled USAG-Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club March 7 for the Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Texas Hold’em Championship Poker Tournament. The tournament lasted for more than four hours in which the last player standing, Brian Wadas won a $1,000 gift card from Army and Air Force Exchange Service, and the opportunity to play in the All-Army Texas Hold’em Internet Tournament beginning April 25. As betting increased and players were folding out of the game, the final two players remaining were Wadas and Adam Pepper. Pepper, a nine year professional Texas Hold’em player, was not able to hang on as Wadas made bold moves and large bets, seizing the victory in a matter of minutes. The tournament attracted 168 poker players who, for a $25 entry fee, drew random playing cards to determine the table where they would play. As players folded out of the game, and a table was left with only six or less players, Chris Bradford, USAG-RC Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation business manager, would seat other players to keep tables at a maximum number of eight. “FMWR strives to provide relevant entertainment and programming,” Bradford said. “Texas Hold‘em tournaments are

popular with our Soldiers in Korea, so this type of tournament is exactly the kind of entertainment they want.” The atmosphere of the club was filled with high spirits for the participants, and the entrance fee included a buffet provided by Mitchell’s Club, which, Wadas says, was the main reason he came to the tournament. The purpose of the event is to support the Army Family Covenant by providing programs allowing players a chance to relax and enjoy themselves, Bradford explained. Casino quality cards and other small prizes were given to players who folded early in the tournament. Texas Hold’em T-shirts were given to the remaining 40 players. “Because this is an all Army tournament, FMWR provided the majority of the support and prizes,” Bradford continued. “This being the qualifier for the All Army Internet Tournament, we provided the promotional materials as well. The success of this event is predominately due to those who participated,” he said. “They love the game, and many volunteered to help throughout the tournament. Many Soldiers came to tell me we should do more.” “We run weekly Texas Hold’em leagues at USAG-Casey Wednesdays in the Warrior’s Club 6:30 p.m., which will change to Casey Lanes April 1, and USAG-RC here in Mitchell’s Club Thursdays 6:30 p.m.,” Bradford said. “I encourage players to come out, enjoy each other’s company, and improve their skills. You may not win every time, but fun is guaranteed.”

Soldiers, Civilians and Family members, all Texas Hold’em fans, gather in Mitchell’s Club on USAG-Red Cloud for a chance to win $1000 gift card and a seat in the Texas Hold’em Internet Tournament to be held April 25. The event was highlighted with one of Mitchell’s famous buffets. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

Brian Wadas has to pause for a minute to think about the next move to make during the Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament held at the USAG-RC Mitchell’s Club, March 7. Wadas’ patience paid off after playing more than four hours becoming winner the tournament and received a $1000 gift card good at any AAFES store. Wadas will continue on and play in the All-Army Tournament online, April 25. Additional photos from this event are available online at www.flickr. com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

Adam Pepper, a nine year professional Texas Hold’em player, tries to hold’em as Wadas makes bold moves and large bets. Pepper tries several times to out bluff Wadas as Wadas seizes the victory in a matter of minutes. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

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News & Notes New! Mitchell’s Sunday Brunch Mitchell’s will offer Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. No reservations are required. For more information call: 732-8189/8211. New Osan Bus Schedule The bus schedule has changed to reflect the actual ridership. Main changes are: 11:30 p.m. bus routes for Friday, Saturday and U.S. holidays are eleminated. Osan Express will run twice daily from 9 a.m. leaving Casey arriving Red Cloud 9:40 a.m. and Osan at noon, 11 a.m. Casey 11:40 a.m. Red Cloud, 2 p.m. at Osan. Leaves Osan 3:30 p.m. to Red Cloud 4:20 p.m. and Casey 5:10 p.m. Leaves Osan 6:30 p.m. to Red Cloud 7:20 p.m. and Casey 8:10 p.m. For more information call: 738-3380. Suicide Prevention Hotline 2nd Infantry Division Suicide Prevention Hotline is open 24 hours. The DSN is: 7375508. If no answer call: 011-9932-0187. American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Course The American Red Cross will hold its Adult/ Child/Infant CPR and First Aid Course March 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bldg. 2317 ACS Classroom. Fee is $40. For more information call: 730-3184 or 732-6160. EEO/POSH Training Schedule EEO/POSH refresher training will be held in the Digital Conference Center on USAGCasey March 25. For more information call: 732-6273. Red Cloud CAC, BOSS and PBC Easter Egg Hunt USAG-Red Cloud Community Activity Center, BOSS, and Pear Blossom Cottage invites you to their Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 10 on the Village Green from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. For information call: 732-7168. Casey Primo’s Not to Serve Lunch USAG-Casey Primo’s will not serve lunch or dinner from March 22 through May 6 due to kitchen renovation. Delivery and pickup service will be available after March 25 at the Casey CAC. The telephone numbers will remain the same. Coffee service and limited snacks will be available throughout therenovation period. The bar and lounge areas of the Gateway club will be open during therenovation. Year of the NCO Movies Army and Air Force Exchange Service will show two movies celebrating Year of the NCO in area movie theaters. The movies showing are: “Letters from Iwo Jima” and “Rescue Dawn.” Times are: USAG-Casey - first week of the month on Saturdays, beginning at 4 p.m., Camp Hovey - 2 week of the month on Saturday at 5 p.m., USAGRC - third week on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Camp Stanley - fourth week on Saturdays at 5 p.m. For information call: 732-6066. U.S. Phone Numbers Available for Troops in Korea Army and Air Force Exchange Service is introducing the availability of U.S. telephone numbers to troops in Korea For more information call:732-6307. Child Abuse Prevention Month USAG-RC Army Community Services Family Advocacy Program will be presenting classes druing the month of April with emphasis on prevention of child abuse. For information call: 732-7779.

Gwendolyn McCarthy, Financial Readiness Program Manager, listens to spouses as they ask questions about the many financial concerns they may face with Health Care Insurance during their monthly financial readiness class held in the Pear Blossom Cottage on USAG-RC, Feb. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

Spouses attend financial readiness class By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs RED CLOUD GARRISON — Spouses and Family members attended a Financial Readiness Class Feb. 27 held in the USAGRed Cloud Pear Blossom Cottage. The class taught servicemembers and their Families how to manage financial problems they may face. The class is informal and Family oriented. Gwendolyn McCarthy, financial readiness program manager and Army emergency relief officer, always stops to ensure everyone understands what she is teaching and goes

into great detail to explain the points she discusses in her class. The financial group learned about life insurance, disability insurance, health care insurance, and long term care. Following each discussion were many questions from family members who were not sure whether to start putting money aside for health care insurance when the job she is applying for will cover health care or if McCarthy was giving another reason why it is important to start saving for long term care. “Health and money plays a huge part in why we retire,” McCarthy said. “Some

do not save enough and need to continue working until their finances are adequate while others continue working through retirement because they don’t have enough health insurance to provide for them. The older you get, the more expensive health insurance will be, so it is wise to start saving money for those heavy expenses.” The class is held the last Friday of every month in the PBC at 1 p.m. The next session will discuss the Thrift Savings Plan. “I am very young and I do not know anything about insurance and finances,” said Stephanie Damron, “so I come to just about every meeting.”

BOSS determines future plans at Stanley By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs CAMP STANLEY — Warrior Country representatives from Better Opportunity for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers met March 6 for their quarterly meeting to talk about coming BOSS events within Area I at the Community Activities Center here. The meeting featured a variety of representatives from the Army and Air Forces Exchange Services, Army Community Services, and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. “We received good training from AAFES and FMWR personnel, which advised us on coming events and the ways we can improve the area’s coordination with those local programs,” said Staff Sgt. Adam Madson, USAG-RC BOSS representative. How can BOSS receive more funds to make each event better than the last one? That was one of the main questions Shaun Ally, Installation Management Command Korea program manager, asked during his briefing. Ally then challenged the representatives by suggesting BOSS should take over some of the FMWR events to reap profits for their organizations. “This is a way for more Soldiers to get involved in these FMWR events,” Ally said. The majority of the participants are from BOSS and it makes perfect sense for BOSS to earn the funding and make the program better for future events,” The meeting provided feedback to

Sgt. James Soto, USAG-RC BOSS military liaison, prepares a pot of Puerto Rican chili and cornbread for BOSS members during the Warrior Country BOSS quarterly meeting in the Camp Stanley CAC, March 6. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker garisson service providers. Ken Limtiaco, Area I AAFES general manager, asked what Soldiers thought of the taxi cab service within Area I which AAFES provides, as well as customer satisfaction levels for other AAFES services such as the Post Exchange, Shoppette, and Burger King. Nate Greene, community activities manager, asked BOSS representatives what ideas they had for future tours FMWR could host. He went on to propose the same idea as

Ally, saying that he would like to see BOSS sponsor a few tours and earn the funding associated with them. The next meeting, a peninsula wide BOSS quarterly meeting, will take place in April. “I have a better understanding of how BOSS works,” said Cpl. Soo Sung Choi, USAG-RC BOSS representative. “Now, with the information I learned today, I can tell other Soldiers within my unit about the sports activities and other events for this month.”

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New Family Readiness Center opens on Casey By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs CASEY GARRISON — Soldiers, Family and community members gathered for the official opening of the Family Readiness Center March 3 at USAG-Casey. The ceremony, organized by members from the 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, featured remarks from Maj. Robert Gillette, brigade chaplain and Karen Graves, wife of Col. Thomas Graves, 1st HBCT commander. Warrior Country has had more command sponsored approvals than in previous years, which means more families have started calling Warrior Country home. With the rise in the number of families in Warrior

Country, come more questions pertaining to their Soldiers unit and things to do on post. The FRG helps family members with questions such as these and much more. Now the 1st HBCT FRG has a home where Family members can gather and get advice and answers to their questions. The FRG center is located by the Community Activity Center and behind the Post Exchange on USAG-Casey. The building is easy to find and recognize as it is on the corner and on the way when heading towards the Post Exchange or the Gateway Club. “Before we can be ‘Army Strong,’ we need to be Family Strong, then we can ‘fight tonight’ and remain ‘second to none,’” Karen said.

(from left to right) Karen Thomas, wife of Col. Thomas Graves, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team commander, Graves, Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2nd Infantry Division commander, Amy Hickerson, 1st HBCT Family Readiness support assistant, and Maj. Robert Gillette, brigade chaplain, smile after cutting the ribbon marking the grand opening of the FRG center at USAG-Casey, March 3. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

Red Cloud leadership visits Humphreys Col. John Dumoulin Jr., USAG-Humphreys commander, presented a briefing March 2 to the USAG-Red Cloud and USAGCasey commanders, directors and special staff on the changes for the future of the Humphreys Garrison. Dumoulin also provided the staff with a windshield tour of the camp and talked about the changes completed and changes to be started with stops at Single Soldier Barracks, 550 sq. ft., married Soldiers family housing, three, four and five bedroom suites, and their Super Gym, which has three floors. — U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson

2008 KATUSA of the Year selected at Casey

Ceremony honors soldier’s unwavering dedication to duty (from left to right) Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2nd Infantry Division commander, Pfc. Kim, Woo Chul, HHC, USAG-RC, Choi, Hye Kil (Kim’s mother) Col. Yun Won Hee, EUSA Republlic of Korea Support Group commander, pause during ceremony honoring Kim as 2008 KATUSA of the Year. — Courtesy photo

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Left: An AFN crew member shoots IMCOM-K commander Brig. Gen. John Uberti and his senior noncommissioned officer, Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt March 4 during a public service announcement about fire safety across the peninsula. Above: U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Fire Chief Alex Temporado (right) discusses details of the mock fire scenario with the IMCOM-K leaders at the scene. — U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson

IMCOM-K leaders emphasize fire safety By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Installation Management Command-Korea commander Brig. Gen. John Uberti and his senior noncommissioned officer, Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt made a public service announcement March 4 that will air on the American Forces Network-Korea to spread the word about fire safety across the peninsula. “The purpose of today’s public service announcement is to increase community awareness,” Uberti said before the shoot. “We’ve had several structure fires on Army installations across the peninsula and by sheer luck we haven’t lost any lives, but there’s been a significant loss of property and damage to equipment.” The segment took stage at a badly damaged local family house to build awareness of the damage that can occur in a fire and emphasize fire safety.

“We just want to make sure that people are doing the things that they need to do to ensure that their environments are safe - Not overloading electrical outlets, making sure meals at home aren’t unattended on the stove and making sure we properly extinguish candles when they’re not being used.” There have been four fires in the past three months throughout installations across the region and the shoot was at one of the actual sites. A mock scenario was used for the PSA but the situation was real. “It’s very important that we get the word out about fire safety,” Witt said. “We’ve had a rash of fires and we have really got to get the word out.” IMCOM-Korea is responsible for structures across the peninsula and Uberti said fire safety is a key concern. “This includes Soldiers’ barracks, Army family housing, all of the office buildings that people work in … So again, we need everybody’s help to ensure that the places they live and work in are safe.”

The Recovery Rebate Credit on Your 2008 Tax Return By Capt. Minah Oh Yongsan Tax Center YONGSAN GARRISON — A valuable credit for this tax season is the recovery rebate credit. The RRC also happens to be a very confusing credit, which is evident by the many RRC-related errors on early tax returns the IRS has processed. Some taxpayers mistakenly claim the RRC even though they do not qualify for the credit, and other taxpayers claim the incorrect amount of credit. An incorrect RRC claim may delay your tax refund as much as one week. Below are some tips to help you determine if you are eligible for the RRC. You may be eligible for the RRC if you did not receive an economic stimulus payment last year. Most taxpayers received an economic stimulus payment between $300 and $600 (or between $600 and $1200 if married filing jointly) plus $300 for each qualifying child. If you do not recall whether you received an economic stimulus payment, you can verify by calling 1-866-234-2942. You will need to provide your filing status, Social Security number and number of exemptions. Once you know the amount of your economic stimulus payment, your tax preparer will enter the amount on the RRC Worksheet. Don’t worry—the

Some taxpayers mistakenly claim the recovery rebate credit even though they do not qualify for the credit, and other taxpayers claim the incorrect amount of credit. You may be eligible for the RRC if you did not receive an economic stimulus payment last year. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson

economic stimulus payment is not considered taxable income. It is simply a figure used to calculate the amount of your RRC. If you are preparing your own tax return and have difficulty with the RRC Worksheet, you can let the IRS calculate the amount for you. Write “RRC” on line 70 of Form 1040 (line 42 of Form 1040A, line 9 of Form 1040EZ). You may also be eligible for the RRC if your financial situation changed dramatically from 2007 to 2008, if you did not file a 2007 tax return, or if your family gained an additional qualifying child in 2008. Another

situation where you may be eligible is if you were claimed as a dependent in 2007 but cannot be claimed as a dependent in 2008. This is common among young taxpayers who started their first jobs in 2008. For more information, visit http:// www.irs.gov or contact your local military tax center. The Yongsan Tax Center is open 9 a.m-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m-1 p.m. Saturdays. For tax filing assistance and information, call 723-7887 or visit room 113 at the Moyer Community Activities Center.

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Building Manager Workshop helps Soldiers to preserve community By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Nearly 300 Soldiers attended the Building Manager Workshop at Balboni Theater March 5 to upkeep their roles and responsibilities as building managers across Yongsan. Building managers are appointed to preserve select work and home environments. “The reality is this is a non-enduring installation and eventually we will leave Yongsan,” U.S. Army GarrisonYongsan Commander Dave Hall said. “We’re not getting any new facilities but we can make what we have better if you do your jobs.” Carol Jones, garrison housing manager, informed the building managers of supportive information to their mission. “ Yo u a re t h e p r i m a r y h a n d receipt holders for furniture in common areas. There’s no excuse to have furniture that’s not new or like-ne w. We can help you with that, and it’s the same with appliances such as washers and dryers,” Jones said. “There’s also access to self help,” she continued. “You can make a world of difference by sprucing things up.” Building managers are also the fire marshals of their appointed sites. “Life safety issues are a No. 1 priority,” said USAG-Yongsan Fire Chief Alex Temporado. “Keep a watchful eye to report things; like if you think – Someone’s going to get electrocuted – We’re going to have a fire, or - The ceiling is going to collapse.” The troops were also advised to know multiple exit strategies in buildings and have pre-established rally points in case of emergencies. “Now that you’re building managers and fire marshals, know your roles and know that you can call us even when you’re off post,” Temporado said. The attendees also learned about maintenance during upcoming exercises, energy conservation, how to fill out forms, cap amounts for work orders and more. “I’ve been a building manager since around November and this is the first time I’ve received this kind of information,” Staff Sgt. Loudy Francois-Joyner said. “I didn’t know there were so many numbers I could call to perform certain services,” she continued. “Now that I know what to do I think it’s going to make the job a lot better.”

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News & Notes Satellite Outages Subscribers of FMWR Cable TV will experience periodic outages of services from March 9-April 10 from 5-20 minutes on select channels throughout the day. These outages are caused by a semiannual alignment of the sun directly behind the satellite and affect all satellite-based communications. Subscribers should never experience a total loss of CATV Service. For information, call 738-2288. Spouse Employment Workshop Army Community Services has partnered with Contracting Command Korea to bring you a workshop on Spouse employment readiness. Find out how to apply for contracting jobs in Korea. The workshop is 2-4 p.m. March 19 and 5-6 p.m. March 31 in the ACS Bldg., room 118. Parent University ACS is sponsoring an informative class titled: “Do Kids come with instructions?” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 28 at the Child Development Center. Child care is provided free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Contact ACS by March 20. For information, call 738-8861. Pet Awareness Day Get information about the available resources to find a pet and care for it. Info booths will be there from the Red Cross, the Vet clinic, the kennel and others. It is being conducted by two local girl scouts to earn their Girl Scouts Silver Award. Go to the ACS Building 4106 Room 118 2-4 p.m. March 21. For information, call 011 9690 1933. Suwon Castle Tour A tour to the Suwon Castle will depart from the Moyer Community Activities Center 9 a.m. March 28. For information, call 723-3291. Single Parents Day The Main Post Club is having a special 10 percent off any entree for single parents who bring their child to dinner with them 5 -9 p.m. March 20. For information, call 723-8785. Suwon Castle Tour A tour to the Suwon Castle will depart from the Moyer Community Activities Center 9 a.m. March 28. For information, call 723-3291. National Nutrition Month Commiskey’s is offering special fresh fruit salad on a half pineapple shell with cottage cheese for $9.95 11 a.m.-2 p.m. during March. For information, call 736-3971. Faithlift 2009 Faithlift is an interdenominational women’s weekend held at South Post Chapel. On March 27-28 Ladies are invited to come and learn “Where the Spirit of the Lord is …” For more information, visit www.yongsanpwoc.org or e-mail [email protected]. Volunteer of the Year USAG-Yongsan invites you to “Treasure Your Volunteers!” by recognizing them at the Volunteer of the Year Celebration! Nominations for Volunteer of the Year are due to the Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator by April 3. Please stop by ACS to pick up a nomination form or download it from: http://yongsan.korea.army.mil/pdf/ voty.doc. For information, call 738-7510.

For a complete list of community information news and notes, visit the USAG-Yongsan official web site at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil

Jagged peaks, steep climbs and magnificent vistas are the rewards for a hike through Soyosan National Park. Right: A scenic waterfall cascades into a clear pool of mountain water. For more photos, visit http://www.flickr.com/usag-yongsan — U.S. Army photos by David McNally

Soyosan National Park A place for hikers and nature lovers to explore By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Soyosan National Park offers hikers and nature lovers a place to explore. The park, a little more than two miles from the Camp Casey main gate, has a variety of trails leading to craggy mountain peaks, picturesque waterfalls and ancient Korean cultural sites. After paying a small entrance fee, hikers walk about a mile up a paved road. The first stop is a picnic area near the foot of a 25-foot waterfall. It is the last place on the trail without going up stairs. It is also the start of challenging trails, which take adventurers through the peaks and valleys of Soyo Mountain. Chajaeam is a Buddhist temple to the left of the trail after the first waterfall. It was founded in A.D. 660. Two miles from the Camp Casey, 90-minutes north of Seoul, visitors to Soyosan National Park pass under a unique mountain-shaped gate. A traditional Korean gate arches over the pathway toward the Soyosan hiking trails. Along the road there are restaurants and snack shops. Jagged peaks, steep climbs and magnificent vistas are the rewards for a hike through Soyosan National Park. A scenic waterfall cascades into a clear pool of mountain water. Historical markers tell the story of the temple in English and Korean. “This

mountain is like a little Kumgang Mountain,” said Chajaeam Head Monk Do-am. “Even though it is not as big, it has everything.” North Korea’s Gumgang Mountain is regarded by many as the most scenic peak on the Korean peninsula. “Soyosan has many little waterfalls,” Do said. “Like Gumgang, it also has scenic ravines, caverns and rocky cliffs.” Do said many Americans from the nearby Camp Casey, a U.S. Army installation

near the Korean Demilitarized Zone, visit Soyosan National Park. “There are different hiking trails which take anywhere from one and a half to four hours to complete,” he explained. “That’s why this is a favorite hiking place for both Koreans and foreigners.” “Each hiking course has beautiful scenery,” said Park Sang-ho, Chajaeam business manager. “There are no problems for Americans to visit here.”

Chajae Temple

Chajae Temple, founded in A.D. 660, is a must-see stop on the Soyosan National Park trail. Above is a view inside of the temple. For more Soyosan National Park photos, visit www.flickr.com/photos/usag-yongsan — U.S. Army photos by David McNally

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Daniel Sparks is a volunteer for the Seoul American Elementary School. He was also nominated for the USAG-Yongsan Volunteer of the Quarter for the 1st quarter. Where does this volunteer work? Seoul American Elementary School. What did he do? Daniel Sparks has helped organize the entire SAES Bookroom so that researchers can access book sets with ease. What impact does he have?

Students will now be able Sparks has helped teachers to have more fiction and obtain sets of books at any level nonfiction books at their into their classrooms so they can fingertips that are appropriate use them in Guided Reading for their level of reading. lessons that are intended to Teachers will be able improve student literacy check books in and out knowledge, skills and abilities. with ease using the new The school has been Daniel Sparks organized Bookroom. looking for a regular and Why does he volunteer? consistent volunteer for this Sparks wants to assist in the community huge task for two years and progress is by helping students and teachers. finally being made in the Bookroom.

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Combined exercise tests K-16 readiness By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — K-16 Air Base ran a 3-day joint base defense exercise with the Republic of Korea Air Force March 2-4 to test their readiness against violent demonstrations, car bombs and terrorist attacks. This was the first K-16 Air Base exercise that ROK and U.S. forces worked together. “We’ve been planning this base defense exercise with the K-16 leadership for about three months,” said Robert Wallace, Yongsan base defense officer. “We try to do some form of an exercise quarterly.” The Base was under Force Protection Condition Charlie and Delta during the exercise, which describes imminent and ongoing terrorist attacks. “All the tenants of K-16 Air Base came together for this exercise,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Lewis, commander of 2-2 Assault Wing. “The purpose of this base defense

exercise is to practice procedures and verify our standard operations procedure.” Lewis said the other part of the exercise was information flow and communications, especially with families. “It’s important for us to work our communications system so that families that live across the street know there’s a threat,” he said. As par t of the exercise, K-16 Air Base first encountered a group of violent protestors. Soldiers practiced gaining control over the situation, setting up a perimeter, and contacting and giving custody to the local Korean Air Police. In the next scenario, U.S. Soldiers and a ROK Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded to a car with a suspicious package inside. The troops’ final simulation was a terrorist assault on K-16 Air Base. Soldiers worked with ROK Air Police and used smoke grenades and blank rounds for the exercise to defend the Base. Wallace said these exercises were a “great” opportunity for Soldiers to gain valuable experience. “It’s a skill we need to practice, just like any other skill,” he said. Cpl. Lee Sang-min, Air Police Brigade, ROK 15th Composite Wing, said the exercise was a great success for him, and that he learned a lot. “I think it was a great opportunity for Soldiers, of both Armies, to really feel the strength of the ROK-U.S. Alliance,” Lee said. “Not only did the exercise go well, but it also left an impression in those who participated.”

U.S. Soldiers and Korean Air Police work together during a combined base readiness exercise at K-16 March 2-4. For more photos, www.visit flickr.com/usag-yongsan — U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun

Public service announcement:

Environmental precaution Department of Public Works

YONGSAN GARRISON — T h e Department of Public Works has scheduled for personnel to spray pesticides and herbicides April-September on Yongsan ornamental trees, hedges, shrubs and grassed areas to control pests such as clover mites, aphids, fall web worms, white grubs, moths, cicadas and weeds. The pesticides and herbicides being used for these operations have low toxicity and are applied in a low concentration but DPW officials urge the community to exercise caution in treated areas. Officials said if people or vehicles come into contact with the pesticides, wash the exposed areas with soap and water as soon as possible. Children and pets shouldn’t be near treated areas until the spray has dried. For information, call 724-4176/4168.

Volunteer videos selected to help thousands worldwide By Steven Morgan USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — The Army Community Services director for the Department of the Army has selected three locally produced how-to videos to be added Army-wide to the My Army Life Too website. USAG-Yongsan Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator Lisa Willadsen produced the videos after she saw a lot of confusion about how to register for the volunteer program. “When I first came on to this job we only had 498 volunteers registered, and I knew we had more than that because I am active in the community and I saw what the volunteers were doing,” she said. “There was some confusion about where to go next on the website, so what I did was made a video that gave volunteers the step-by-step process of how to register.” Willadsen made three videos in total that teach different aspects of the Volunteer Information Management System. “VMIS is a database that is online and on the My Army Life Too website. It’s where we post the volunteer opportunities for each garrison,

and where each volunteer will keep their volunteer portfolio up-to-date.” The other videos teach volunteers how to log their work hours into the system and instruct volunteer managers how to use the website. “The ‘logging your hours’ video is only two minutes long but it goes through the steps it takes to input the volunteer hours,” she said. “The other video is for volunteer managers. It is 15 minutes long, but it has a lot of good information.” Volunteer registration into VMIS is important for many reasons, but the most important is it keeps track of the workhours for each volunteer. “In order for me to accurately let the Department of the Army and our leadership know the hard work our volunteers are doing, they’ve got to be registered,” Willadsen said. “I wanted to give our volunteers an easy way to learn how to use the system, and it’s worked. We now have over 2,100 volunteers registered.” Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall said Yongsan volunteers are vital to the community. “We have a vibrant program with unequaled support from our community members,” Hall said. “We are continuously

“I wanted to give our volunteers an easy way to use the system, and it works.” Lisa Willadsen USAG-Yongsan Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator improving quality of life for the USAGYongsan community and it is because of people like Lisa Willadsen and the Army Volunteer Corps that make Yongsan an assignment of choice.” Willadsen said she is not done producing videos. “I want to create basically, a frequently asked questions series of videos - Just little 30 second or one minute video snippets that answer those questions.” The videos will be posted to the My Army Life Too Web site about a month after they are delivered to the contractor running the site.

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Army Emergency Relief

herever I go as a Soldier, I am always amazed at how we are all part of the larger Army family. The Army team: Soldiers, Civilian Employees and our great Family Members, always look out for each other. This is what is at the core of the Army Emergency Relief Program. I have two goals for this year’s campaign here at U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan. First, we must contact 100 percent of all Soldiers in Area II and provide them an opportunity to contribute. The second goal is to surpass last year’s contribution by at least 10 percent. This is a worthy cause and I know we have the community spirit it takes to meet these goals. The decision to participate is strictly voluntary, however, it is only through the generosity of Soldiers that the AER campaign can succeed. Let’s take a look at the recent statistics:

AER Statistics Assistance

Year

Campaign

2007 2008

$77,982 $51,196

Year

People helped

2007 2008

207 298

$279,711.82 $462,265.02

By t h e w a y, o n l y o n e p e r s o n a t Yongsan was denied a loan in the last three years. And, that was only because the loan would have caused additional financial hardship. By far, most Soldiers in need find help with the AER program. Personally, I think the program is tremendous. I challenge every Soldier in Area II to join me in making this campaign a successful one. You know, AER is a private nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff. The sole mission of AER is to help Soldiers and their Family Members. A lot of people wonder if they have to contribute to receive an emergency AER loan. The answer is no. If you are eligible for AER assistance and have a valid emergency need, AER will do everything it can to assist you. As part of the Army Family Covenant, we are committed to building a partnership with Army Families to enhance their strength and resilience. Please, do your part to meet the needs of our Army Families by donating generously to the AER. For more information about our program, contact Valleri Mason at 7235461 or Sonja Goodman at 738-4008.

Commander meets Yongsan-gu council

The Yongsan-gu city council met with the USAG-Yongsan command and staff for the first time during a friendship luncheon March 2. “Everything we do is focused on raising the quality of life, enhancing our good neighbor program and building bridges to a strong Korean and American alliance,” said Col. Dave Hall, USAG-Yongsan Commander. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi

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This Week’s Profile in Service:

2009: Year of the NCO Name: Adriana Atkinson Organization: 501st Signal Company Job Description: Senior Cable Systems Installer and Maintainer for 501st Signal Company Out Side Plant Section. Provides communication for USAG-Humphreys and Area III. Time in Service: 88 Months Recent Accomplishments: SGT Atkinson has set herself apart from her peers by being selected as both the 36th Signal Battalion NCO of the Quarter and the 1st Signal Brigade NCO of the Quarter.

Sgt. Atkinson

Why she’s a great NCO: Sgt. Atkinson is a stellar leader who is multi-faceted. Sergeant Atkinson has volunteered to take on missions to gain a better knowledge of unit operations, she also excels in completing all of her assigned task making her a valuable team player.

2-2 Soldiers, ROK perform base-defense exercise Republic of Korea Air Force soldiers, posing as hostile enemies, perform a simulated attack on ROK soldiers and 2nd Bn., 2nd CAB, 2ID Soldiers, at the gate of Seoul Air Base, during a base-defense exercise March 4. Visit www.flick.com to view photos from this event. See full story, Page 21. — Photo by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable

USACR/Safety Center reminds Soldiers to drink responsibly this St. Patrick’s Day, designate a sober driver before the party begins Plan a safe way home before your celebrations begin If planning a ride home with someone else, designate a sober driver before drinking g If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely g Consider using your community’s Sober Rides program g If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact your local law enforcement g And remember, if you know someone who is about to drive or ride their motorcycle while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely g g

2009 Military Intelligence Peninsula Ball The 2009 Military Intelligence Peninsula Ball will be held April 25, 6 p.m.- midnight at the Grand Hyatt Ball Room, Seoul. Open to all Military Intelligence Professionals and guest. Ticket prices are 69,000 won. Dress is military dress and civilian equivalent. Contact Capt. Lee, 532d MI BN, at 723-2520 for further information.

FMWR expects cable TV satellite outages Subscribers to FMWR CATV (Cable TV) will experience periodic outages of services through April 10, from 5-20 minutes in duration on select channels throughout the day. These outages are caused by a semi-annual alignment of the sun directly behind the satellite in relation to the earth station and affect all satellite-based communications. At no time should subscribers experience a total loss of all FMWR CATV service. For additional information, call DSN 738-CATV (2288)

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IMCOM-K • PAGE 14 http://imcom.korea.army.mil DOWNED AVIATOR capacity of the ROK-US alliance. “This training event bears significance in that we have two branches of the US Armed Forces working closely with a ROK Army element in an area that seldom sees combined field training of this magnitude.” says Lt. Col. Philip L. Mayberry of Combat Support Coordination Team One, the chief coordinator for the event. “This is as combined and joint as it gets.” 2nd Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade supported the training event by providing a UH-60, the primary insertion and evacuation vehicle. The 25th and 36th Fighter Squadrons of the 51st Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force, provided four A-10s and two F-16s that conducted air interdiction against any threats toward the UH-60, as well as the pilots to play the downed aviator. The ROK 21st Infantry Division matched this heavy turnout from the US side by providing not only the training site, but also a reconnaissance company to role-play the nK infantry. To mirror real combat situations and challenge the Army aviation and Air Force assets in play, ROK 21st ID also supported the training with air



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defense artillery such as KM167 A3 Vulcans and mortars. The training event drew an enthusiastic reaction from the audience in attendance, which included Maj. Gen. Kang, Han Seok, Commanding General of the ROK 21st ID and a significant number of Air Force and ROK personnel. “This was a great opportunity for us to engage in some realistic combat training.” said Lt. Col. Jeong, Cheol Jae, ROK 21st ID’s Chief of Operations. “The training has helped all of us to develop an integrated combined combat system for both sides.” The US participants echo this assessment. “The training was truly a homerun. I have already received word from the Air Force saying that they would like to transform this into a regular event,” said Col. Robert D. Williams, Commander of CSCT#1 and the originator/chief architect of the training event. “With the resounding success we have had today, I will seek to plan and host more combined training events to the First Republic of Korea Army’s AO. This is only the beginning,” he added.

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Upcoming holiday worship services for USAG-Yongsan Catholic Service Stations of the Cross

Date/Time

Location

Seventh Day Adventist

April 11/0900 Allgood Hospital Chapel

Easter Sunrise Services

April 12/0600 South Post (Collective)



April 12/0730 K-16 CAC Parking Lot

March 6 – April 3 (Fridays)/1730

Lenten Community Meal

Memorial Chapel March 6 – April 3 (Fridays)/1800



Memorial Chapel

Lenten Penance Service

Memorial Post Ch.

Easter Sunday Services

April 12/0800 Memorial Ch. (Liturgical)

Holy Thursday (Morning Prayer) April 9/0900

Memorial Chapel



0910 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean)

Holy Thursday (Lord’s Supper) April 9/1830

Memorial Chapel



0930 South Post Ch. (Contemporary)

Holy Thursday (Night Prayer)

April 9/2100

Memorial Chapel



0930 Allgood Hospital (Collective)

Good Friday (Morning Prayer)

April 10/0900 Memorial Chapel



1100 South Post Chapel (Traditional)

Good Friday (Stations of Cross) April 10/1200-1500



1030 K-16 Community Chapel



Memorial Chapel



1100 Hannam Village Chapel

Good Friday (Passion of the Lord) April 10/1830 Memorial Chapel



1230 South Post Chapel (Gospel)

Holy Saturday (Morning Prayer) April 11/0900 Memorial Chapel



1330 Memorial Chapel (UPCI)

April 7/1730

Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil Mass) April 11/2115 Memorial Chapel Welcome Reception (Newly Baptized Catholics)

Episcopal



April 11/2300 Memorial Chapel

Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist Feb. 25/1730 Religious Retreat

Easter Sunday Mass

April 12/0800 South Post Chapel

Center, Seoul



1130

Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist

April 5/1000

Memorial Chapel

Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist

April 9/1200

Memorial Chapel

Good Friday Liturgy

April 10/1730 Memorial Chapel

Easter Holy Eucharist

April 12/1000 Memorial Chapel

Memorial Chapel

Please direct all questions to Mr. Pagano, 725-5211 Protestant Lent Special 40 Days Morning Prayer

Feb. 25 – April 12/0510

Jewish



South Post Chapel (Mon-Sat) (Korean)

First Seder of Passover

April 8/1930 Religious Retreat Center



Hannam Chapel (Sun) (Korean)

Second Seder

April 9/1930 Religious Retreat Center

Community Good Friday Service April 10/1900 Onnuri Church



Passover Shabbos

April 10/1900 South Post Chapel

For more information call USAG-Yongsan Religious Support Office, 738-3011

FMWRC offers Great Getaways to Armed Forces Recreation Centers Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command is sponsoring a Great Getaways Sweepstakes contest through May 31 at www.afrcresorts.com. The grand prize includes a seven-night stay at one of five Armed Forces Recreation Centers, a luggage set, a digital camera, a set of golf clubs, and $2,500 for travel expenses. As many as four people may occupy the room. The AFRCs are the Hale Koa Hotel on Waikiki Beach, Hawaii; Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Dragon Hill Lodge in Seoul, South Korea; Cape Henry Inn and Beach Club on Fort Story near Virginia Beach, Va.; and Edelweiss

Lodge and Resort in Garmisch, Germany. Ten $100 winners will be randomly selected each month of the contest. $100 winners can only win once, but all monthly winners will be eligible for the grand prize, as well. Active duty U.S. military personnel from all branches of Service, Reserve, National Guard, retirees, Family members and Department of Defense civilians 18 and older are eligible for the contest. Eligible patrons may enter online or via a 3-by-5 card with name, address, telephone number and e-mail address sent to Great Getaways, PO Box 150304, Alexandria, VA, 22315. Limit is one entry per day.

March 13 - 19

LOCATION

Today

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

CASEY 730-7354

Street Fighter (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Not Easily Broken (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

The Unborn (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Street Fighter (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Not Easily Broken (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Street Fighter (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

No Show

Bolt (PG ) 7:30 p.m.

No Show

HENRY 768-7724

Friday the 13th (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

No Show

Doubt (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

No Show

No Show

HUMPHREYS 753-7716

Street Fighter (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Tale of Despereaux (PG) 3:30 p.m. Street Fighter (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Tale of Despereaux (PG) 3:30 p.m. Street Fighter (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Transporter 3 (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Not Easily Broken (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Watchmen (PG13) 6:30 / 9:30 p.m.

Seven Pounds (PG13) 7 p.m.

Fired Up (R) 7p.m.

No Show

Doubt (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

Street Fighter (PG13) 7 p.m.

HOVEY 730-5412

Marley and Me (PG) 7 p.m.

KUNSAN 782-4987

The Spirit (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

He’s Just Not That Into You (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

He’s Just Not That Into You (PG13) 6 p.m. The Unborn (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

No Show

No Show

No Show

The Unborn (PG13) 6 p.m.

OSAN 784-4930

Street Fighter (PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m.

Mall Cop (PG13) 1 p.m. Street Fighter (PG13) 3:30 / 7 / 9:30 p.m.

Mall Cop (PG13) 1 p.m. Street Fighter (PG13) 3:30 / 7 / 9:30 p.m.

Doubt (PG13) 7 p.m.

Doubt (PG13) 7 p.m.

The Unborn (PG13) 7 p.m.

The Unborn (PG13) 7 p.m.

RED CLOUD 732-6620

Fired Up (PG13) 7 p.m. The Unborn (PG13) 9 p.m.

Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 7 p.m.

Not Easily Broken (PG13) 7 p.m.

Marley and Me (PG) 7 p.m.

Valkyrie (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

Street Fighter (PG13) 7 p.m.

STANLEY 732-5565

Punisher: War Zone (R) 7 p.m. Valkyrie (PG13) 9 p.m.

Friday the 13th (PG13) 7 p.m. Cadillac Records (PG13) 9 p.m.

Friday the 13th (PG13) 7 p.m.

Seven Pounds (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

Street Fighter (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.

Australia (PG13) 7 p.m.

YONGSAN 738-7389

Watchmen (PG13) 7 p.m. The Unborn (PG13) 6 p.m. Transporter 3 (PG13) 6 p.m.

Watchmen (PG13) 2 / 4:15 / 7:30 p.m. Tale of Despereaux (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.

Watchmen (PG13) 2 / 4:15 / 7:30 p.m. Tale of Despereaux (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.

Not Easily Broken (PG13) 7 p.m. Doubt (PG13) 6 p.m. Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 6 p.m.

Not Easily Broken (PG13) 7 p.m. Doubt (PG13) 6 p.m. Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 6 p.m.

Nothing Like the Holidays (PG13) 7 p.m. Not Easily Broken (PG13) 6 p.m. Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 6 p.m.

Boy in the Striped Pajamas (PG13) 7 p.m. Not Easily Broken (PG13) 6 p.m. Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 6 p.m.

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

CHAPLAIN

MARCH 13, 2009

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

Protestant Services 1000 1000 1030 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100

COGIC Sunday 1230 KATUSA Sunday 1930 Sunday 1300 Tuesday 1900 Tuesday 1840 Tuesday 1800 Tuesday 1830 Tuesday 1830 Thursday 1830

Catholic Services/Mass Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday

1130 0900 1215 0930

Later Day Saints Sunday 1400

Jewish

Friday

Area II Worship Schedule

1830

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

Area III Worship Schedule

0930 1030 1100 0800

Brian Allgood Hospital K-16 Chapel Hannam Chapel Memorial Chapel

Contemporary Sunday

0930

South Post Chapel

Traditional

Sunday

1100

South Post Chapel

Gospel

Sunday

1230

South Post Chapel

Collective Sunday Gospel Contemporary KATUSA Tuesday Korean Wednesday

Korean

Sunday

0910

Hannam Chapel

Catholic Services

United Pentecostal Sunday

1330

Memorial Chapel

Tuesday

1830

Memorial Chapel

Seventh-Day Adventist Saturday

0930

Brian Allgood Hospital

KATUSA

Early Morning Service Mon-Sat 0510 Episcopal

Sunday

Catholic Services

South Post Chapel (Korean)

1000

Memorial Chapel

Mass

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

1700 0800 1130 1205 1205 0900

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

Jewish

Friday

1900

South Post Chapel

Mass Daily Sunday Jewish Every 2nd Friday

Area IV Worship Schedule Protestant Services

Protestant Services

Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday

Collective Liturgical

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1100 1100 1100 1300 1700

Super Gym Suwon Air Base Chapel Camp Eagle Chapel Super Gym Super Gym

1900

Super Gym

1930

Super Gym

1145 0930 1700 1700

Annex 2 Chapel Super Gym Camp Eagle Chapel Suwon Air Base Chapel

1830

Annex 2 Chapel

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

1000 1030 1700 1215 1300

Camp Carroll Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Carroll

1900

Camp Walker

1900 1830

Camp Carroll Camp Walker

0900 1130 1700

Camp Walker Camp Carroll Camp Walker

Catholic Services Mass Sunday Saturday

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

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

USAG-Yongsan Chaplains

USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

USAG-Red Cloud/Casey

USAG-Daegu Chaplains

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No Endorsement Implied

No Endorsement Implied

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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FEATURE

THE MORNING CALM

Yung Joc entertains in Casey’s Gateway Club

Hip-hop artist, Yung Joc, sings to smiling Rosie Navarro, incoming USAG-Casey BOSS president, at the Gateway Club, Feb. 27. Additional photos from this event are available online at www. flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs CASEY GARRISON — Hip-hop sensation Yung Joc entertained more than 400 Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members Feb. 27 in USAG-Casey’s Gateway Club. “The concert was a total success, I heard nothing but good things about the show and I am thankful for Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, working with Armed Forces Entertainment, for everything they did to put this together,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed, USAG-Casey Command Sgt. Maj. The concert not only featured songs of his own, but songs from an earlier era with the likes of Al Green, the Isley Brothers, the Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye in the mix. He began touring military installations in Asia this season, playing shows in Okinawa and other clubs in Japan. He will finish the remaining shows in the Middle East touring Iraq and Kuwait. Yung Joc made his debut in 2005 with his single “It’s goin’ down.” It made No. 1on the hip hop charts and also made No. 1 download ringtone of the year. “A lot of people don’t understand that you guys (Soldiers stationed in Korea) are out of your comfort zone and to come out tonight and see everyone dancing and having a good time, it’s beautiful,” Yung Joc said. He ended the show announcing his third album “Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood”, on the Swagg Team Entertainment label, which will be available in December, and played a few songs for the audience. “It’s a completely different audience from what I am used to,” Yung Joc said “I love it; I am going to keep you and your Families in my prayers. I hope you guys get home safe.”

Hip-hop artist, Yung Joc, sings to the audience in the Gateway Club, Feb. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

(from left to right) Rosie Navarro, USAG-Casey BOSS president, Darren Stanhope, USAG-RC BOSS president, Ana Salazar, USAG-Casey BOSS representative, Yung Joc, hip-hop artist and Beverly Phillips, USAG-Casey BOSS representative, smile with the Grammy nominated artist after being presented with a commander’s coin and BOSS hat from the BOSS representatives. Yung Joc performed at the Gateway Club, Feb. 27 for Soldiers and will continue his tour in the Middle East. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

NEWS

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THE MORNING CALM

65th Medical Brigade offers tips for “Eating Right” on the go By Marianne Campano 65th Medical Brigade March is National Nutrition Month, an educational campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association. This year’s theme is “Eat Right” and in support of this campaign, the 65th Medical Brigade has compiled a list of tips for “eating right” on the go. The OPTEMPO in Korea is high, requiring fast, easy and good-tasting food that fits into our busy lifestyles. Follow these tips to help you make healthier nutrition choices.

Think ahead Plan where you will eat. Consider what options are available and look for restaurants with a wide-range of menu items.

Limit eating out Dine out no more than 3 times a week. If you do need to eat out more often, bring side dishes such as baby carrots, whole grain crackers, or fresh fruit to have with a burger instead of the fries.

Read menus carefully Take the time to read over the menu carefully. Most restaurants offer “healthier choices” and market them well. Look out for menu terms that can mean more fat and calories such as, pan-fried, batter-fried, buttered, and creamed. Choose broiled or grilled chicken or fish.

Watch the toppings Try honey mustard or barbecue sauces instead of mayonnaise on sandwiches. Always ask for sauces and dressings on the side, that way you can control the amount you use.

‘Portion Distortion’ Order the smaller size or split an entrée with a friend. Many restaurant servings are two-three times recommended servings.

Pass up buffets Pass on buffets and all-you-can eat specials. Especially if you tend to overeat to get your money’s worth. If you do choose the buffet, fill up on salads (watch the dressing), fruit and vegetables. Create distance from the buffet by sitting as far away as possible and make no more than 2 trips while using a small plate.

Think your drink Load up on fruits and vegetables Nutrient packed foods your body craves to protect health and decrease risk for certain forms of cancer, heart disease, strokes, and high blood pressure. Aim for 5-9 servings daily. This may seem like a lot, but a serving is smaller than most people think. For instance, a large salad is often 2-4 servings.

Health promotion events

Replace sugar sweetened sodas with water, diet sodas, or unsweetened tea.

Be prepared Tuck portable, nonperishable foods in your bag, backpack, or tote for meals on the run. Whole grain cereals or crackers, granola bar, fruit, trail mix, or peanut butter and crackers are great nutritious choices.

The 65th MED Bde. Health Promotion Team is offering nutrition education and health and body fat analysis at the PX on March 20, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. and at the 5K Nutrition Month Fun Run (Collier Field House) March 21, 09:30 -10:45 a.m. For more information, please contact health promotion coordinator, Marianne Campano at 736-6137.

Stinger Competition trains to protect Servicemembers exercise skills during KR/FE ‘09 By Pfc. Brian Glass 2ID Public Affairs In protecting the Korean peninsula, Soldiers need every available resource to stand up and “fight tonight.” Along with the tools used to protect the citizens of the Republic of Korea, Soldiers need to be trained and proficient in their field of work. Soldiers from Battery E., 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment got a chance to show their job proficiency in a Stinger competition, held by 210th Fires Brigade Feb. 23-27 at Camp Casey. The first event during the competition was in the classroom. “The Soldiers take a 50-question general knowledge test,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Hernandez, gunnery sergeant, Btry. E. “The Soldiers have to identify what type of aircraft is shown on the screen.” Soldiers also took a 40-question test. They had to determine whether the aircraft was either friend or foe. The second part of the competition consisted of table-top training. “It’s simulation-based training, kind of like an XBOX,” said Hernandez. “Each Soldier has to visualize which aircrafts are friendly or foe, they have to successfully engage eight out of 10 targets.” Hernandez said there are many benefits for the Soldiers using the table-top trainer. “It gets Soldiers more in-tune with their jobs,” said Hernandez. “It also gives Soldiers the chance to practice without being in the Avenger. It helps them to relax when getting into an actual Avenger.” The next part of the competition was crew drills done by two-man teams, a gunner and team chief. There were two stations the Soldiers were evaluated on. “The first station involves uploading and converting to Manned Portable Air Defense System,” said 1st Lt. Felix Ruiz, 4th platoon leader, Btry. E. “Each team is timed on how fast they upload the Stingers into the Avenger unit.” The conversion to MPADS occurs once the Stingers have been uploaded into the

Avenger. The Soldiers take the missiles out and simulate firing from their shoulders. The next station was the in-placement and march order. “In-placement is where the Soldiers take the Remote Controlled Unit and moves 50 meters away from the Avenger vehicle,” said Sgt. 1st Class Quentin Miles, platoon sergeant 3rd platoon, Btry. E. “It helps to enhance the survivability of the Soldiers. If the vehicle is attacked from the air, the Soldier is at a safe enough distance to avoid getting injured.” For the march order, the Soldiers have to take the RCU, put it back into the Avenger, safely secure it back in its mounted position and perform safety checks. The teams who win this competition are given a reward for their hard work. “The top six teams will be able to fire off two Stinger missiles apiece,” said Ruiz. “Each team will be able to fire one, but those top six teams will fire two.” The Stinger missile firing will take place at Chulmae Range at a future date. Also, the top team will receive a streamer that goes back to the platoon they represent. The final day of the event brought a change from previously held Stinger competitions. “We have four stages that each group goes through this year,” said Ruiz. “From evaluating causalities, to reacting to chemical attacks, we've put in more warrior-focused tasks this year. They also have to do a 12-mile ruck march this year.” The other stages were highlighted by reaction to ambush, entering and clearing a room and determining ground location using maps. The event itself was a success and accomplished the goal of the Stinger competition. “Air defense is big, we’re the first line of defense for an enemy attack here,” said Hernandez.“(Our mission is) To train the Soldiers on the standards and procedures of their jobs and to build motivation through competition,” said Ruiz.

Sgt. John Maseda, from the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific, home ported in Norfolk, Va., confirms that the FASTPAC team has captured the aggressors who broke though the perimeter breech of the base fence line during a Base Defense Drill during Exercise Key Resolve/ Foal Eagle 2009. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea for photos.

Cpl. Ian MacDonald, from the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific, holds an aggressor who broke through the perimeter breech of the base fence line as Republic of Korea media document the drill, during a Base Defense Drill during Exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2009, an annual joint exercise involving forces from both the United States and the Republic of Korea. — U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bobbie G. Attaway

AREA III

MARCH 13, 2009

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2-2 Soldiers conduct base defense exercise By Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

H U M P H R EY S G arris o n — Aggressive protests on the base, random suspicious packages left near buildings, unknown persons photographing the battalion headquarters building and an attack on the entrance gate were some of the scenarios Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, and their Republic of Korea Army counterparts experienced during a training exercise March 2-4. Soldiers with the 595th Maintenance Co., 362nd Signal Co. and Tango Security Force trained around the clock for three days with ROKA troops to ensure each were prepared for any conflict at the base. The training began with an intelligence briefing concerning multiple protests near Seoul Air Base; the leadership increased force protection levels in response to the threat. The gate guards began random vehicle inspections and a quick reaction force was mobilized to perform roving guard. In addition, the ROK Air Force moved two armored personnel carriers into position. This provided an extra layer of security within the heightened security phase. 1st Lt. Joshua Neves, 2nd Bn, 2nd CAB, said increasing the security status even one level in this type of training is difficult to perform while maintaining their day-to-day operational tempo. “It can be painful for the company, but it’s necessary to ensure the readiness of our troops,” said Nieves. Day two of the training exercise began with KATUSA’s role-playing as protestors to ensure gate guards reacted correctly and information from command elements was properly circulated. A suspicious package with wires protruding out was placed in

front of the community activities center during the morning. The QRF quickly responded with an explosive ordinance disposal team. Pvt. Neal Winchester, a petroleum supply specialist with Echo Company worked as a roving guard during the exercise and said there were unknown persons photographing and making sketches of the battalion headquarters, but they were confronted quickly. “We received the call and moved here as quickly as possible,” he said. “Any suspicious activities like this are addressed, and we need to bring it to an end.” Day three of the training exercise brought the final tests for its participants. Both ROK Air Force troops and U.S. Soldiers manned the entrance to Seoul Air Base during the portion of the exercise with the most heightened security. Readying for a possible attack, a vehicle approached the gate. Four ROKA troops, posing as enemies, jumped out of the car, detonated a smoke bomb for cover and began firing blank ammunition at the combined forces. As they attacked, a ROK Air Force armored personnel carrier carrying security forces moved into position. After dismounting the APC, they moved in unity with U.S. forces, attacking the enemy position. At the end of a heated firefight, they took the enemy into custody. The firefight was the culmination of the three-day exercise. The ROK-U.S. Alliance re-enforced their abilities to work together, with all participants honing a variety of battle tactics and drills to end the simulated hostile activities. “Everyone involved did an excellent job,” said Neves. “These guys had the primary task of safeguarding the post, and even though had many obligations; they kept their motivation and never let up.”

Republic of Korea Air Force Soldiers, along with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers, apprehend hostile enemies after a simulated assault on the main entrance of Seoul Air Base during base defense training March 4. During the exercise, Soldiers with the 595th Maintenance Co., 362nd Signal Co. and Tango Security Force trained three days with their Korean counterparts to ensure they were prepared for any conflict at the base. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable

‘I won’t ask Soldiers to do anything I wouldn’t do myself’

By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Many Soldiers are former college students who chose to serve in the Army for more than a paycheck, but as a career of choice. After more than eight years of service, one Soldier’s Army path has enabled her to serve for the past year on an installation of choice – USAG-Humphreys. Staff Sgt. Amy Scott, a petroleum supply specialist with Company E, 4th Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade was in her second year of study at Georgia Southern University when she decided the Army was a career move that she couldn’t wait to take. “I have two older sisters that are retired military and during college I realized money wasn’t coming in fast enough, so, the Army represented a way to solve that issue while also maintaining progress towards my undergraduate degree,” said Scott. Scott, who recently finished her Bachelor’s degree in Public Management at Austin Peay State University, Tennessee, reports to Warrant Officer Candidate School soon but opportunities like these are among those which Scott says some women take for granted. “For a woman to be recognized for awards and opportunities to become officers, – I don’t think young female Soldiers really understand how oppressed women have been in history,” she said. “They take simple things

Staff Sgt. Amy Scott, Company E, 4th Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall like the right to vote and to be ambitious for granted, and sometimes we have to wake them up and remind them where we’ve come from and where we’re going because I don’t think female Soldiers realize how much power they have to improve.” Scott said all Soldiers have to step outside themselves and not be complacent and that it doesn’t matter when her Soldiers want to talk about taking college courses. But once they start that idea, she won’t let them off the hook. “Once my Soldiers have determined they are willing to

go to school, well find a way to make it happen,” she said. “I don’t care if it’s my lunch break or whatever I’m doing – if my Soldiers show an interest in taking college courses, I will make sure they get enrolled, and I’ll check up on them to see how they’re doing.” Scott said it took 798 points to be promoted in her military occupational specialty, requiring her to achieve maximum scores in all categories to advance ahead of her peers, but her method of success was not something she’s ever kept to herself. “One of my former Soldiers once told me ‘Sergeant Scott, I thought you were the meanest person in the world, but you were fair, and I want to thank you for what you’ve done for me because I wouldn’t be where I am today if you didn’t make me accept tough challenges at such a young age because you understood what I needed to succeed.’” “It’s not hard to get promoted – it’s all about what you want to do and being open-minded,” said Scott. “When Soldiers ask me how to get promoted to staff sergeant in four years, I show them what I had to do to reach that pay grade in four years.” Scott added that Soldiers shouldn’t have to go down hard roads to achieve success when their NCO’s have already figured out all the wrong turns and bumps in the road. “We don’t need to re-invent the wheel – just show somebody else the right way to do things,” she said. “All I ask of my Soldiers is that they take their Soldiers aside someday and do the same for them.”

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News & Notes Vacancy Announcement Brief Equal Employment Opportunity Special Emphasis Program is sponsoring a “lunch and learn” session on understanding job vacancy announcements. The event will be held March 24 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the ACS Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1127. Bring your own lunch and enjoy. For more information contact Madonna Lachman at 753-6482 or Rosa Garris-Turner at 753-6753. Military Intelligence Peninsula Ball The 2009 MI Peninsula Ball will be held April 25 from 6 to 12 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul. This event is open to all MI professionals and guests. Ticket prices are 69,000 won. Dress code is military dress and civilian equivalent. Contact Capt. Lee at 723-2520. Osan Animal Shelter Fundraiser Event The Osan Animal Shelter is holding a fundraiser and adoption event March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Osan Commissary and BX. We are collecting pet food, toys, and other pet accessories for more than 300 animals living at the ARK animal shelter in Asan. For more information contact Danni at 010-3554-5663. MWR Wacky Olympics Morale, Welfare and Recreation is holding a Wacky Olympics unit competition starting 2 p.m. March 21 at the Humphreys Community Activity Center. Apply in four-man teams consisting of one officer, one NCO and two junior enlisted Soldiers. Registration fee is $20 per team. Grand prize is a free game of Laser Tag and BBQ party for 20 Soldiers from the winning unit. Deadline for sign-up is March 18. Call the CAC 753-8825 for more information. Bicycle Round-up Any bicycle found on USAG-Humphreys that has not been registered will be impounded for 90 days and if not claimed will be disposed of. To register your bicycle, visit the Pass and ID section, Bldg. 544. Impounded bicycles can be claimed by calling the Military Police Traffic Section at 754-6600 or 010-7178-0249. Tobacco Cessation Program Area III Health Promotion is offering monthly tobacco cessation classes Wednesdays from 10 until 11:30 a.m. This program is free to all participants. To register contact Jean Dumoulin at 753-7657 or [email protected].

AREA III

CMS program gives voice to community

By Sandra Peckins USAG-Humphreys CMS

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The Customer Management Services program is a process that improves garrison-wide customer service and supplies leadership a useful tool for its use in prioritizing and focusing installation services based upon the “voice of the customer.” CMS is a comprehensive, three-tiered feedback system that uses input from individuals, constituents groups, and mission commander. The first tier of the CMS program is interactive customer evaluation or ICE. ICE kiosks around the installation capture customer feedback on the service provider’s performance which allows improvement on the quality of service you receive from the Humphreys Army community. ICE is a great tool for our customers to voice their comments anonymously. There is normally a turnaround time of three working days on comments. Regardless of the anonymity of these submissions, the command group and the directors of these service providers will be able to assess

customer satisfaction and improve services you care about here. Without continual valid and candid comments to our service providers, it would be difficult to determine the areas needing improvement and areas that are important to our Army Family community. Our second tier feedback consists of the Community First (Feedback, Issues, Resolutions, & Solutions Today) program with focus groups who represent Soldiers, Retirees, Veterans, Department of Defense Civilians and Family members to identify issues affecting their well being. Our first quarterly focus group, scheduled for May 2009, will consist of constituents from Noncommissioned Officers and teens. This is another example of promoting the Year of the NCO at Humphreys. The facilitator, subject matter experts and delegates will identify issues, prioritize them, and vet them for resolution. This is great opportunity for the Humphreys community to participate and let its voice be heard. All active open issues from the focus group will be forwarded to our quarterly Installation Action Council meeting this month and will be addressed by directorates and the

command group. The CSA survey includes feedback from the military and civilian senior leaders, service directors, family members, retirees, contractors and service members on how satisfied they are with the services offered in this installation; it also measures the importance of the delivery of services. How is this information gathering process important to our customers? At Installation Management CommandKorea, this data will be used to properly realign their objectives and mission to each Army installation to deliver and improve on the quality of life for our Soldiers and Families which improves the performance, retention and the Army’s overall mission. The ICE system also allows you to submit online comments to rate the services provided at Suwon Air Base, Camp Eagle, and Camp Long. For those volunteers wishing to participate in the upcoming focus group representing the NCOs, contact Customer Service Officer at 754-8060 or [email protected]. Users can submit customer service comments through: http://ice.disa.mil or [email protected].

Majority of 2008 Humphreys AFAP forum issues resolved By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — About 85 percent of the issues debated during the Oct. 2008 Army Family Action Plan forum here have been resolved locally. Of the 72 issues raised during the AFAP forum, 59 were resolved at the Humphreys Garrison level.

“We have 13 issues open, and the commander’s steering committee will meet during March to check on the status of these remaining issues,” said Chappell. All of the medical issues raised were resolved, to include extended pharmacy hours, a new pediatric dentist and new OBGYN provider, said Denise Chappell, Humphreys Community Services. Chappell said last October’s AFAP

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Aviation Birthday Ball The Morning Calm Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America will sponsor the Aviation Birthday Ball April 17 at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul. Social begins at 5:15 and dinner at 6:15 p.m. The attire is mess dress, dress blues or Class A’s, or formal civilian dress. Tickets are $45 each. The event is open to all 2nd CAB Servicemembers, Civilian employees, and Families. For more information, contact Capt. McKenna at 753-5863. Humphreys Flickr Website Want to get copies of photos of a community event? It’s easy now that USAG-Humphreys has its own Flickr photo-sharing webpage. To view or download your own high-resolution images of community events go to: www. flickr.com/usaghumphreys. USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Office will post images weekly. Call 754-8598 for more information.

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Kim Dong-gil, professor emeritus at Yonsei University and former member of the ROK National Assembly, gave a lecture March 6 to over 400 KATUSAs serving in Area III and ROK Airmen stationed within Humphreys. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon

forum was a huge success and that a great deal of time and energy was spent working resolutions to the issues. “It was phenomenal how many issues we’ve been able to resolve,” she said. “Most of these were able to be resolved – especially the medical issues – and that is a huge victory for Humphreys Garrison because we’ve always struggled with medical issues.” The 13 issues still to be addressed come from the first direct participation of teen delegates in the AFAP forum process. In previous years teens held their own AFAP conference and presented their issues at the end of the garrison’s. Issues yet unresolved include: a place for teens to dance and socialize, a skate facility and a sports field for Humphreys American School. Teens will address these issues later this month. Edward Murphy, who was elected to be the AFAP youth spokesperson during the forum said the opportunity to work as young adults – by adults – to help figure out solutions to their own issues was an excellent decision. “I hope that the AFAP program will help teens provide new ways for us here in Korea to enjoy themselves and to socialize in a good and healthy way,” said Murphy. “I believe Soldiers and their Families deserve the same quality of life as to the society they are pledged to defend.” Murphy said if he’s elected as a spokesperson for the next AFAP forum, the experience will give him a running start on future community activities. “The AFAP experience is helping me prepare for future conferences similar to this one,” he said, “and help me with college and improve my public affairs experience.” Chappell said that issues not able to be resolved at the garrison level will be forwarded to the Eighth U.S. Army AFAP forum, taking place at Yongsan Garrison during April.

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403rd AFSB-K KATUSAs bid farewell By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon USAG-Humphreys Public Affair

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Two Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers serving in the 403rd Army Field Support Brigade-Korea recently completed their two-year mandatory service at an ETS ceremony here March 10. Sgts. Yoon Doo-hyun, an administrative clerk, and Park Young-soon, a supply specialist, were the first KATUSAs assigned to the unit. The two Soldiers were featured in the July 13, 2007 edition of this newspaper when they arrived at Humphreys after completing basic training at the Korea Army Training Center in Nonsan and the KATUSA Training Academy in Uijongbu. “Back then we were novices at everything we did, from PT in the morning to office work during business hours,” Yoon said. “But over time I learned a great deal and became more experienced in all aspects of military service. It will not be easy getting over the routine of military life and adapting to my new life in the outside world.” Like most others, English was the number one challenge for Yoon and Park, as they struggled during their time as Privates to learn the not only the common English expressions but also the more difficult military jargon and technical terminology. However, two years of hard effort in mastering the language paid off as displayed during their final remarks delivered in fluent English at their unit’s farewell formation after the ETS ceremony. “Today is a very good day, with very

Snapshot of the July 2007 article of The Morning Calm Weekly featuring KATUSAs Park and Yoon. nice weather and lots to do off-post,” Park remarked sporting his ROK Army uniform and reserve forces insignia. “I will be leaving, and you will stay. But don’t be sad: soon you will be at your own ETS ceremony too.” All physically capable Korean males are required by law to serve in the military for about two years. The KATUSA program is one of many branches of the ROK Army where draftees can volunteer to join. During their military service, KATUSAs are given a dual role as Soldiers of both the ROK and the U.S. Armies. After ETS, KATUSAs automatically enter reserve status in the ROK Army and are no longer associated with the U.S. Army. Both Yoon and Park will return to college to finish their bachelor’s degrees. “I almost feel a little numb, neither happy nor sad. I will cherish my memories here but must move on as time has come to

Sgt. Park Young-soon and Sgt. Yoon Doo-hyun (center left and right), 403rd AFSB-K, pose for a photo alongside their replacements Pvt. Jang Kyoung-ho and Pvt. Kim Han-wool (outer left and right), after a KATUSA ETS ceremony held at the Humphreys Multipurpose Training Facility. Park and Yoon plan to return to college while the incoming Privates continue to serve until their termination of service late 2010. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon think about my future,” Park said. Just weeks ago the 403rd AFSB-K welcomed Pvts. Kim Han-wool and Jang Kyoung-ho, two new KATUSAs, to fill the gap. “I will do my best to replace my outstanding predecessors.” Kim said. “I have big shoes to fill but I am very optimistic. The work seems pleasant, and I am happy to be part of the 403rd team where KATUSAs are very unique.” The 403rd AFSB is a subordinate unit of the Army Materiel Command, headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Va., responsible for providing

technology, acquisitions, and logistics support to Soldiers. Each month, KATUSAs from all over Area III attend the ETS ceremony held at the Humphreys Multipurpose Training Facility. There, the Soldiers who have completed their time in the military make their final report to the Area III ROK Army commander at a ceremony attended by their KATUSA peers, U.S. Soldiers, and Family Members. Contact your unit ROKA Staff Office or the Area III ROKA Support Group at 753-7846 for more information on the next KATUSA ETS ceremony.

Former ROK Army officer becomes Apache pilot

By Pvt. Ma Ju-ho 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — It wasn’t easy for former Pyeongtaek native Matthew Chang-jung Kim to become what he is now – an Apache pilot assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. It took 11 years for Kim to settle down in a new country, learn a new language, earn his new citizenship and enlist in a foreign military service to achieve the goal that he has never given up – to fly. “It was not an easy decision for me, considering my family and my age at that time. Sometimes life didn’t go the way I wanted it to, but I kept trying,” said Kim. Kim was once a captain and a Cobra pilot in the ROK Army. But after seven years of service, he decided to leave Korea, go to the United States, learn English, and study aviation. He was 27 when he and his wife first arrived in Houston, Texas. “All we had was money I got when I retired,” he said. He attended Houston College and worked at a food distribution company in Texas, but he never gave up his dream. Even while working for a company that had nothing to do with aviation, Kim said at times he would take a ride on a small plane and continued to refresh himself on the fundamentals of flying. As soon as he received his American citizenship, he enlisted as a Soldier in the U.S. Army. Kim said he always knew that he would be a pilot. “Some people think I must have skipped all the basic training courses because I was a ROK Army captain, but that’s not true.” After several months of basic and advanced individual training courses, Kim began his aviation career with the

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew Chang-jung Kim gives an air craft facility tour to Korean students from Togok Middle School Feb. 20. Kim, a native of Pyeongtaek, once served as a pilot in the ROK Army before achieving U.S. citizenship, and joining the U.S. Army where he now serves as an American pilot. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable 25th Aviation Brigade in Hawaii as a specialist. After a year, Kim got his chance to become a pilot. He applied for the Warrant Officer Program, was accepted, and went to Fort Rucker, Ala. to study aviation. After two years of rigorous training, he has returned to his former home as an Apache pilot. “I’m very glad to have Mr. Kim in my unit,” Command Sgt. Major Edward L. Herron, 4th Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, said. “He’s been a great contribution to both countries, and I think he can provide a bridge between the two Armies with his experiences. Also, as an Apache pilot, he is a proficient one.”

But Kim is not satisfied yet. He is pursuing a master’s degree in aeronautical science while flying day and night missions with his unit. Also, as a Korean-American and one of the few who experienced service in both the U.S. and the ROK Army, he says he should try harder. “I know there are many opportunities for me and I want to grasp those opportunities with my own capability,” he said. “I think it’s my role to help both militaries understand differences in their cultures and minimize conflicts caused by lack of communication. It would be beneficial for both countries to get to know each other better and cooperate more efficiently.”

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IMCOM-Korea visits Daegu Garrison gives Command Inspection Program feedback By Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock USAG-Daegu Public Affairs DAEGU GARRISON — Installation Management Command-Korea Commanding General Brig. Gen. John Uberti and Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt visited USAG-Daegu for the formal outbrief of the IMCOM-Korea Command Inspection Program, March. 6. Ahead of the CIP, Uberti and Witt toured USAG-Daegu Garrisons, including Camp Henry, Camp George and Camp Walker, being escorted by USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier, Command Sgt. Major. David R. Abbot and key USAG-Daegu senior staff members. Garrison Commander Col. Michael P. Saulnier showed Uberti the Child Development Center, United Service Organization Center and Army Community Service Center, seeking advices from Uberti for enhancing quality of life for USAGDaegu community members. During his visit, Uberti met USAGDaegu’s Internship program students from Kyungpook University, commending its purpose and encouraging the students of their efforts. Uberti communicated with USAG-Daegu directors from all parts of section at the Evergreen Club luncheon. Following the luncheon, the Formal Outbrief of the IMCOM CIP was held with Senior USAG-Daegu leaders and key staff members. Uberti emphasized the purpose of CIP, saying that it’s for evaluation and improvement of the Garrison, eventually enhancing the quality of Army and community. IMCOM-Korea conducted a thorough inspection of 11 functional areas with 104 sub-functional areas, including Operations, Plans, Human Resources, MWR, Resource Management, Public Works, Logistics, Public Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Chaplain and Safety, March 23 – 27. At the end of CIP, Uberti and Witt thanked all the Garrison staff for their efforts and expected to continue good work and seek improvement, awarding Army Certificates of Achievement to 38 commendable USAG-Daegu Soldiers and Civilian Employees of CIP.

(TOP) IMCOM-Korea Commanding General Brig. Gen. John Uberti meets USAG-Daegu Internship Program students during his tour of USAG-Daegu Garrisons. (BOTTOM) Uberti (Right) awards HHC, USAG-Daegu, Sgt. 1st Class. Anderson Joseph (second from the right) of Army Certificates of Achievement for his commendable work of Chaplain functional area of CIP with IMCOM-Korea Command Sgt. Major. Kevin Witt(left) and USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Park, Kyung Rock

Speed Limit Changes: Camp Walker Nebraska St, Rhode Island St, and Pennsylvania Ave From 40 KPH TO 25 KPH From March. 6 - 27 • • • • •

Effective March. 6, the maximum speed limit will change on designated roads at Camp Walker during the KR/FE Exercise period, the maximum speed limit will be 25KPH, see attached map for effective areas. Signs are currently being posted to alert all drivers to the speed reduction. The speed reduction is being made in the interest of safety for the Soldiers who use the roadway. Remember pedestrians have “Right of Way” in Crosswalks Stop your vehicle as required. Violators will be stopped and cited by Military Police!

Directorate of Emercency Services point of contact: Robert F. Nelson, at 764-4106, 010-9261-2006 or e-mail: [email protected]

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Soldiers meet children, read books, put on demonstration at Daegu American School

8th Annual Hapcheon Marathon Join the community for a 5k/10k/half marathon starting at 9 a.m. March 29 at Hapcheon City. The Hapcheon Marathon race is an annual festival for international amateur runners. Free T-shrits and hats to all racers. Bus Departure at 7 a.m. Kelly gym. Events available are 5k, 10k, Half. For more information call 7686535. Daegu Spouses Association. DSA is accepting application for 20092010 board positions. Positions available are president, first and second vice president and secretary. DSA will accept application until April 10. If interested please contact Kelly Gemin at geminkl@ yahoo.com, 010-8671-7042 or you can pick one from the Apple Tree. 501st Brigade Dining in They are having a 501st Brigade Dining in, April 17 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. The event is for military E7 and above. The cost is $35.00 and all tickets must be purchased by April 10. POC to purchase tickets is Sgt. Maj. Patterson at 765-7517. Camp Carroll Worship Service Every Tuesday there will be an 11:40 a.m. worship service at the Camp Carroll Chapel. Everyone is invited. Lunch will be provided after the service. For more information, contact the Camp Carroll Chapel staff at 765-8343. Jewish Religious Services Every Friday evening at 7 p.m. Jewish religious service will be held at the Camp Walker Chapel, Bldg. S260 classroom #1. The service will be followed by an Oneg(fellowship) with refreshments. For information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Herve Abrams at 765-7737 or 010-8687-7706. Pause-X Paintball Tournament Outdoor Recreation has just completed the new paintball course out at Camp Carroll and will be launching its first big tournament during the Pause-X, Mar. 14. Bus leaves from Camp Henry/Walker at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. First match starts at 1 p.m. Sign up at the Camp Walker or Carroll CAC front desk. Tournament is single elimination for the first 10 teams to sign up (5-man teams with max 7-person roster.) It is $10 per person includes gun, mask, body shield and ammo for one game. There is a $3 fee for each additional game played. You need to register by Mar.13. For additional information contact Darryl Chandler at 764-4432.

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188th Military Police Company, Sgt. 1st Class. Luther Israel reads the story book to the children at Daegu American School during the Read Across America Literary Program at Camp George, March 4. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Ayeon By Kim, Ayeon & Lee, Jihye USAG-Daegu Public Affairs CAMP GEORGE — The 188th Military Police Company volunteered at Camp George’s Daegu American School for the Read Across America Literary Program. The Soldiers read books to children as well as put on a K9 demonstration. These programs help the children improve their comprehension of texts and understand how they are protected by Military Police Company. The event was held from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., March 4. While the demonstration team was performing on the playground, some Soldiers visited classrooms to read books. Demonstration was performed by the Soldiers, accompanied by police dogs. The children watched how the police dogs protect the area from bad people. The children were across fences, being safe. “Today is for community building relationship so we let the children and the

teachers know what capability we have,” said HHD, 94th MP BN Commander, Capt. Matt Wagner. “They can see some probabilities in our handlers, and also the Soldiers can have a great time interacting with the children. I see the police dogs all the time when patrolling. It is a good time to be able to see how things are going on and to talk with the children. This is a great training event. The Soldiers look great and children are enjoying themselves,” HHD, 94th MP BN Commander, Capt. Matt Wagner said. Student, Gabriela Mendez Beltran said “I feel that I am really being protected by the dogs and that’s a great way to check down the criminals,” Kayla Fointno, a student of Daegu American School said. On the other hand, they also enjoyed the reading program which was held in classrooms. The Soldiers had prepared story books for children and read them with some gestures, singing songs. Ryan Gurak, one of Daegu American School students, said,

“I really do like the reading program. The soldiers came to my classroom and read. It helps children learn many things through books. It was nice,” Ryan Gurak, one of Daegu American School students said. “The reading program is good for children to get their dreams,” Sungyong M. Baek, a student added. This program consisted of KATUSAs as well as U.S Soldiers. “At first it was a bit unfamiliar to do this but as time went by I became satisfied with the children enjoying themselves. Through this program, I thought, the children seemed to get imaginations and share the emotions with us.” One of the KATUSAs who had participated in this program, Pfc. Sim, Won-Joon said. “I want to have this kind of program routinely. We are close to the school. We have also some programs like a drug prevention program as well. We want to be more active for the children,” Wagner said.

Soldiers, Daegu citizens join for Arbor Day ceremony By Pfc. Lee, Dodam USAG-Daegu Public Affairs DAEGU GARRISON — 24 Soldiers from HHC USAG-Daegu, 19th ESC, 36th Signal Battalion and 25th Trans participated in the 2009 Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony in Dunsan-Dong, Daegu, March 6. The ceremony was hosted by the Daegu City office. Around 500 Daegu citizens from 11 different organizations also joined this day’s event. Soldiers and citizens cooperated together to plant zelkova and prunus trees. The purpose of the ceremony was to revive the mountain ecosystem, which was damaged by a fire in the past. USAG Daegu and Daegu community has been a great partner in terms of supporting one another to make the city into a more environmentally friendly place. It was Daegu’s 64th Arbor Day Tree

Plating Ceremony and USAG Daegu’s 37th consecutive year attending. As to open the ceremony Korean percussion performance, Sa-mul-nol-yi, was performed to welcome all the volunteers. Open remarks were followed by Daegu City Director of Environment and Greenery Division, Kim, Bu-seop. “This mountain is a very important part of our life. It offers a place of rest. And it also gives us a clean air and balances the ecosystem. So please help us to preserve and keep them well so that everybody can take advantage of the benefits of the mountains. We will continue to make every effort to improve the quality of city life and provide a pleasant environment to Korean and international residents in Daegu,” said Kim. Soldiers and citizens were divided into groups of three and received shovels, gloves and water provided by Daegu city. They

then began planting trees from the top on the mountain to bottom. USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier and Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Abbott also joined this meaningful event. Officially Korean Arbor Day is April. 5, but Daegu city is having a ceremony a little bit earlier to facilitate the trees’ better rooting. The tree planting event is held annually as part of the Green Daegu Project which has been promoted since 1996 to make Daegu an environmentally friendly city. The event has resulted in the planting of more than 10 million trees. “It was a great experience,” said HHC, USAG-Daegu, Pfc. Jung In-tae. “I enjoyed planting trees especially with Daegu citizens. I think it is important to come out to this kind of event to help making the community better and environmental friendly as it is our – See ARBOR DAY photos Page 27 –

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AFN Korea resumes radio service in Busan area

U.S. Army photo by Spc. Julia Sobczyk

Courtesy of AFN Korea

(TOP) Soldiers from HHC USAG-Daegu, 19th ESC, 36th Signal Battalion and 25th Trans participate in the 2009 Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony. in Dunsang-Dong, Daegu, March. 6. (BOTTOM) USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Abbott cooperate with Daegu citizens planting trees. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock

American Forces Network Korea resumed FM radio service at Busan, Pier 8, March 11. A new radio tower will service approximately 250 Servicemembers working in the Pier 8 area. This measure improves the quality of life for Servicemembers in that location who had previously been without radio service since 2006, when Camp Hialeah closed. Now, those in the area can enjoy “AFN The Eagle” radio broadcasting by tuning in to

FM 88.1. “As far as the communication and the announcements AFN gives us, we're going to be more in the loop and we're really excited about it," said Commander Christopher A. Cruz, commanding officer, Military Sealift Command- Korea, Busan DOD Facility Commander. AFNK remains committed to the mission of serving those who serve in the Republic of Korea. While serving overseas, its audience can count on the best in programming to make them feel a little closer to home.

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USAG-Daegu job profile: How do you help USAG-Daegu to accomplish its mission? As an Army education counselor, I find the educational portion of Soldier support simply awesome. Education is vital to the personal and professional growth of the Soldier. It is a lifelong venture and is a huge part of their compensation. My role, here at the Camp Carroll Education Center, is to encourage, assist, advocate, and convey to my clients how invaluable an education is and how, once obtained, no one can ever take it from them. Our Soldiers represent academic excellence and leadership at its best. When they are in school increasing their knowledge by enhancing their critical thinking and decision making abilities, that individual attains skills that are not only paramount in helping themselves, but the Army as well. This in turn, makes it easier, to accomplish their mission readiness while keeping them “Army Strong.” What qualities does your job require? My job requires you to have a heart

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Camp Carroll Education Center Counselor

Camp Carroll Education Center Counselor, Ms. Joyce, Fointno of service. My greatest role is that of an and exceptional service offered by the Army encourager. All of our clients need to be Education Center. Assisting my clients in encouraged. When they are convinced that defining their goals and selecting degree someone cares and believes in them, they will plans which are compatible with their career often believe in themselves. Author, Anatole aspirations and following those plans is quite France once said that, “Nine tenths of rewarding. Each client has different needs, education is encouragement.” Providing this and as their counselor, I am able to tailor the encouragement and educational counseling education system to meet those needs. for these working adults is a very unique What do you like most about your job?

As an educator, being confident that I can make a difference and always giving them my best is so important. Providing each Soldier with the proper tools in helping themselves is invaluable. In terms of college affordability, they have the opportunity to attend college for free. It is literally money in their “educational bank.” Convincing the Soldier to take advantage of free money given to them in the form of tuition assistance, hence, helping themselves to a free education is, in my opinion, simply “Hooah!” What is one thing about your job that most people don’t know? Education is cumulative. An educated and knowledgeable Soldier is truly an asset to the Army. There is no free lunch. You are going to have to focus and really work hard to succeed in school, but it can be done. You will have to acquire a can do-will try kind of attitude and in the end, the sacrifice is so worth it. Visit your Education Center! As one of two Army Education Counselors in Area IV, I will be glad to assist you in getting started.

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