The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - March 6, 2009

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March 6, 2009 • Volume 7, Issue 20



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Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Military leaders from 2 Koreas hold historic meeting at JSA

Warrior Focus: Communication is key to success

Key Club plants trees, hope at Daegu

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Yongsan’s Cub Scout Pack 89 holds Blue and Gold Banquet By Edward Johnson IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs

Cub Scout Pack 89 held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet in celebration of the 99th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, Feb. 27 at the Dragon Hill Lodge. Approximately 175 parents, adult Scout leaders, siblings and Cub Scouts turned out for an evening of food, contests, skits and award presentations. The Blue and Gold Banquet is a rite of passage ceremony during which the junior Cub Scouts advance in rank and the Webelos II Scouts cross over to the Boy Scouts. The evening also served as an opportunity to reflect on Scouting history and celebrate the boys’ accomplishments. “It’s a culmination of the fun and work accomplished since September by all the Cub Scout Dens — Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos I — required to earn the rank associated with their Den,” said Brett Weigle, Korea District commissioner. “The Webelos II also earn their Arrow of Light, the highest honor in Cub Scouts and the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform,” added Weigle. Ten Cub Scouts received the coveted Arrow of Light and crossed over to the Boy Scouts. Samuel Hanley, one of the Arrow of Light recipients, who has also been a Scout in Germany and England, described the Korea District Scouting program as one of the best. Samuel expressed excitement about participating in the evening’s Crossover Ceremony as he talked about his pride in being a member of Pack 89. “I am really excited about going into the Boy Scouts because I’ve been working on becoming a Boy Scout for a really long time,” Samuel said. “The highlight of the banquet is the Crossover Ceremony, where the Webelos II Cub Scouts symbolically cross a wooden bridge to join a Boy Scout Troop,” said Weigle. “This ceremony is very colorful and full of meaning to impress upon these Scouts that they are graduating from the adultlead Cub Scout program to the boy-lead

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(From left to right) Ian Pilgreen, Andrew Poplawski, MJ Eister, Chris Wilson, and Tyler Tokumoto, Cub Scout Pack 89 Webelos, beam with pride as they prepare for the annual Blue and Gold Banquet at the Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan Garrison, Feb. 27. To view or download photos from this event, visit the Morning Calm online image archive at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson Boy Scout Troop,” Jack Sigler, a Boy Scout from Yongsan’s Troop 80 was on hand to cheer on his brother Nicholas, one of the Cub Scouts being recognized during the banquet. “My brother is a Cub Scout and I came today to watch him get his Bear Badge,” said Jack. Nicholas Sigler beamed with pride as he

talked about his Boy Scout Den. “The best part about being a Scout is that we get to do a lot of fun things like camping trips or the pine wood derby, Nicholas said. As the banquet’s guest speaker, Col. Kip McCormick spoke to the Scouts about overcoming life’s challenges and encouraged them that, “through faith and

courage all things are possible.” Anja Johnson, a Pack 89 Den Leader and one of the event organizers described the evening as an important opportunity to recognize the Cub Scouts for their accomplishments. She also expressed her appreciation to the sponsors who provided – See SCOUTS, Page 16 –

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SHARP POINT #10-09 Key Resolve/Foal Eagle (KR/FE) ’09 Safety Message We are about to embark on the Key resolve/Foal Eagle (KR/FE) Exercise, which serves as our first major training exercise of the year. Like our combined exercised in the past, KR/FE will provide an excellent opportunity to improve ROK/U.S. combat readiness and joint/combined interoperability. While striving for m a x i m u m training benefit, commanders must ensure that safety, command discipline and common sense is at the front of all situations. The safety of Gen. Walter L. Sharp personnel and safeguarding of equipment are vital to the success of our training efforts. Taking place at the end of winter season, KR/FE still presents high risk for lingering cold-weather and other adverse weather effects. Fatigue from strenuous battle rhythms, overconfidence, and alcohol abuse (alcohol consumption is prohibited for exercise participants during the conduct of

By Pfc. Kim, Kuan Min 8th Army Public Affairs

the exercise) often lead to poor decisions that can result in accidents involving our Service Members and Korean citizens – to the detriment of our Alliance. Do not let this happen in your unit! A single safety accident is one too many. Read my safety guidance in USFK Command Policy Letter #2, Command Safety and in the USFK Winter Safety Campaign. To prevent alcohol related incidents, Component Commanders will ensure participants observe USFK Command Policy Letter 345, Alcohol Consumption during JCS-Directed and other USFK Level Exercises. KR/FE 09 is key to our readiness and effective deterrence. I am totally committed to achieving the training objectives of KR/ FE 09, and I am equally insistent that we execute the training safely. Take pride in our mission, and let’s make sure every Service Member makes it back to their home station safely. We Go Together! WALTER L. SHARP General, US Army Commander

United Nations Command, North Korean People’s Army hold talks Courtesy of USFK Public Affairs General officers from the United Nations Command and the North Korean People’s Army met March 2 to discuss issues of mutual trust and tension reduction. These are the first such talks after almost a seven-year hiatus. Representing the UNC were Maj. Gen. Johnny Weida, U.S. Air Force; Brigadier Gen. Lee Chang-hyun, Republic of Korea Air Force; Brigadier Matthew O’Hanlon, Commonwealth Member of the Military Armistice Commission from the United Kingdom; and Colonel Harold Cockburn,

Joint Security Area rehearses evacuation

rotating member from New Zealand. The KPA were represented by Maj. Gen. Kwak,Chul-hui. During the 32-minute meeting, which began at 10 a.m. in Panmunjom, both sides discussed measures to reduce tensions and introduce transparency. The UNC and KPA representatives agreed to further discussions. “The UNC welcomed this discussion with North Korea which holds the prospect for building trust and preventing misunderstandings between both sides,” said Maj. Gen. Johnny Weida, head of delegation for the UNC.

An evacuation exercise was held Feb. 23 in the Joint Security Area, to follow Gen. Walter L. Sharp’s two main focuses, which are to train, to fight to win and to strengthen the ROK U.S. Alliance. This exercise, which is held each quarter, was planned four months ago by both ROK and U.S. officers. The scenario for the day was to assume that North Korea has started a war. At 10 o’clock in the morning, 250 people from Tae sung Dong was evacuated by buses, with the help of U.S. Soldiers, and transferred to Yongsan Garrison. After aiding the evacuation of the non-combatants, both the U.S. and ROK forces moved to the Pick up zone where they were evacuated by four Ch-47 helicopters. “At first I was scared of this exercise, but however as time went I wanted to do my best to carry out my mission as a soldier. It was exciting to work together with the U.S. Soldiers; despite the language barrier we were able to communicate by hand gestures.” Stated Pfc. Lee Sung Jun, JSA security headquarters. According to the information that was given, this was the first time for the ROK Army to plan this training and for U.S. Forces to ride the transportation provided by the ROK. The main aim for this training was to improve the Standing operation orders and to smoothly carry out the mission in case of combat situations. “Overall the evacuation exercise was fantastic, there was some communication problem with the ROK Army but as more training are held I am sure that the language barrier will be solved.” Said, Lt. Col. John E. Rhodes, commander of the Joint Security Area.

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By Spc. Christen Best 1st HBCT Public Affairs The explosions and gunfire lit up the Korean Training Center Feb. 4-13 during Warrior Focus 09-01, and the Soldiers of 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team fought and executed a unique brigade-level operation by employing high-end technology and inventive training techniques. Warrior Focus, a 2nd Infantry Division training exercise, enabled the brigades of 2ID the opportunity to have training focused at – See READY, Page 18 –

M1A1 Abrams from 1-72nd Armor Regiment line up in preparation to assault a town during Warrior Focus, a training exercise involving the entire 1st HBCT, Feb. 10 at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. View or download this photo from www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scott Kim

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MP Blotter The following entries were excerpted from the military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence. AREA I: Damage to Private Property; Person(s) unknown, by means unknown, damaged the rear window of a delivery vehicle owned by PRIMO’s, which was legally parked, secured and unattended adjacent to BLDG #2540. Damages to the vehicle consisted of a shattered rear window. A search of the area for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative results. Witness #1rendered a written statement attesting to the incident. ECOD is unknown. This is a final report. AREA I: Larceny of Government Property; Damage to Government Property; Investigation revealed that between 1740 Hrs, 26 FEB 09 and 0800 Hrs, 27 FEB 09, person(s) unknown, by means unknown, entered Shea Range and cut and removed 80 feet of power line cables which were unsecured and unattended. ECOD is unknown. ECOL is approximately $800. Investigation continues by MPI. AREA II: Use of Other Controlled Substance; Controlled Substance Violation; Investigation revealed PI #1 had taken 16 pills of a controlled substance and over-the-counter medicine in an attempt to make PI #1’s self happier on several other occasions. At 1500 Hrs, 02 MAR 09, PI #1, PI #2 and their sponsor reported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where PI #1 was advised of PI #1’s legal rights in the presence of PI #1’s sponsor, which PI #1 waived rendering a written statement admitting to the offenses. PI #1 also admitted PI #1 and PI #2 had smoked Marijuana with an acquaintance from school sometime just before Christmas. PI #2 was advised of PI #2’s legal rights in the presence of PI #2’s sponsor, which PI #2 waived rendering a written statement admitting to the offenses. PI #1 and PI #2 were issued an Order to Show Cause Memorandum. PI #1 and PI #2 were processed and released to their sponsor. Investigation continues by MPI. AREA III: Shoplifting; At 1600 Hrs, 28 FEB 09, Subject#1concealed one pair of sunglasses on his person and exited the PX without rendering proper payment. Subject #1 was detained by Military Police and transported to the USAGHumphreys PMO where he was advised of his legal rights, which he waived, rendering a written statement admitting to the offense. Subject #1 was further processed and released to his unit. ECOL is $17.99. This is a final report. AREA III: Fire Resulting in Damages to Government Property; Investigation revealed that Victim #1 notified the USAG-Long Fire Department of a fire on post. Upon arrival of Fire Department on scene, the Fire Chief met with Victim #1 who was the occupant of the room. Damages to the room consisted of a broken window and burn patterns to the stove, grease fan and window frame. There were no injuries reported. ECOD is unknown. Investigation continues by MPI and USAG-Long Fire Chief.

Claims against the estate notice

Pfc. Applegate, Joseph A., from 2d CAB 2-2 AVN, passed away on Feb. 10. If he had any unfulfilled financial obligations toward you, it is important that you contact Summary Court Martial Officer Capt. Kyle Luoma at 011-9979-4634 or Kyle.Luoma@ us.army.mil. Every effort will be made to reconcile all open accounts and legitimate unpaid debts.

Thomas Keating (left), a U.S. Ski Patrol Asia candidate, participates in a mountain-side medical and rescue training exercise with other members of the USPA at Vivaldi Ski Resort, Daemyeon, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2008. Located on Yongsan Garrison, the USPA is currently seeking Patroller candidates for the 2009/2010 ski season. For more information about becoming a certified Ski Patroller, visit USPA online at http://www.usskipatrol.com — U.S. Army photo

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 main exhibit area easily explains the laws, rules, and practical applications of science. The industrial technologies exhibit displays information on Korea’s chief industrial technologies and their course of production. Visitors can view diagrams of reduction models for energy, vehicles, petroleum, and much more. The special exhibit area is changed on a yearly basis. 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. Furthermore, Bojaewon, the medical center during the Joseon Dynasty, has been reproduced showing famous historical oriental medical doctors. Visitors can learn about basic oriental medicine such as the body’s vital energy flow, acupuncture points, features of the four different physical types, rare oriental herbs, poisonous oriental herbs, and various oriental medicinal foods and drinks which may be consumed regularly in the home. Visit www. tour2korea.com for additional information on the Medicine Museum and Market .

Ceramic Village Icheon Ceramics Village in Gyeonggi-do, Icheonsi, 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. Kimchi Museum (COEX) The Kimchi Museum displays historical relics related to kimchi, types of kimchi, and information on the kimchi processes. For information, visit the website at www.Kimchimuseum.or.kr

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 festival contains activities such as the Japanese apricot concerts, Japanese apricot food contest, farming experience, 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 Taegi Cultural Fest (March 14-15) In 1984, the traditional folk song Hoengseong- and a sense of purpose, Artist Shin tries to Hwe-Daji won the President’s Award in the Ethnic capture every moment to create an everlasting Arts Competition. The song was inspired by the masterpiece with a message of hope. Hours are: traditions of Hoengseong County. During its cultural weekdays, 2 -8 p.m. and weekends, 10 a.m.- 6 festival, visitors can experience traditional Korean p.m. The Gallery is closed on Wednesdays. games and local flavor. The Taegi Cultural Festival Tickets are free. For more information visit the at http://www.gallerybom.net Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net —website No endorsement implied.

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This Week’s Profile in Service:

2009: Year of the NCO Culinary crusader crafts cuisine Story & photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks 2ID Public Affairs Sergeant September Dowling’s passion for her craft is evident as she prepares one of her signature desserts - homemade banana pudding. The life of an Army chef is hard work - balancing the Soldier skills and preparing meals to feed hundreds of

Soldiers, but for Dowling, it’s a job she truly enjoys. Dowling, assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Support Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, joined the US Army for leadership and educational opportunities. Currently a shift leader at the Kilbourne Dining Facility on Camp Red Cloud, the 34-year-old Boston native is pursuing her educational goals while enrolled at the University of Phoenix seeking

a degree in biology. Her leadership goals were met recently as she won the Area I NCO Chef of the Quarter in her first board competition. Despite the personal accolades she garnered, Dowling admitted the accomplishment meant more for the four Soldiers under her charge whom she motivates on a daily basis. “I think it was a positive example for me to set for my Soldiers,” Dowling said. “It shows that if you study hard and dedicate yourself to excellence, you can accomplish anything.” Dowling, who has been in 2nd Infantry Division for nearly four months, said the best part of being a chef is the social interaction of meeting troops on a daily basis. “It makes me happy to serve a meal the Soldiers enjoy,” she said. “Food is a morale booster and if the food isn’t good, then the Soldiers aren't happy. So I’m proud of the part I play in taking care of the Soldiers’ morale.” One of the Soldiers at the Kilbourne Dining Facility who thinks highly of Dowling is Pfc. Aeishya Grant. Dowling assisted and studied with her as she competed and won the Area I Junior Chef of the Quarter. “She is a good NCO, she looks out for her Soldiers best interest and she's always there when we need her and willing to help in any way she can,” Grant said. “She is my mentor and a strong female in my eyes. She is the type of sergeant I hope to be one day.”

EUSA proclaims Year of the NCO 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs A proclamation by signed by Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil Junior, Commanding General of 8th U.S. Army, and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Winzenried, command sergeant major for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea and 8th U.S. Army, designating 2009 as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer on Feb. 26, 2009 at the 8th U.S. Army Headquarters, Yongsan Garrison. “The Army has designated 2009 as the year of the NCO in recognition of the leadership, professionalism, commitment, courage and dedication of the Noncommissioned Offcer Corps. It is my honor and pleasure to sign 8th U.S. Army’s proclamation of the year of

the NCO, in keeping with the Army’s NCO of the year initiative,” said Fil. Many activities are planned to improve the roles of the NCOs. Throughout the year, NCOs will come together to share information and lessons, and to foster the NCO concept within the Korean theatre of operations. With more than 200 years of service, the U.S. Army’s Noncommissioned Officer Corps has distinguished itself as the world’s most accomplished group of military professionals. Historical and daily accounts of “Life as an NCO” are exemplified by acts of courage, and a dedication and a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to complete the mission at hand.

Mailing services prices effective May 11 On May 11 the price for a 1-ounce First-Class Mail stamp will increase from 42¢ to 44¢. Prices for other mailing services — Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including Parcel Post), and Extra Services — will also change. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Customers can use their Forever Stamps — regardless of when purchased — to mail 1-ounce letters after the price change, without the need for additional postage. Forever Stamps are widely available through Post Offices, commercial retail outlets such as grocery stores, and online (http://shop.usps.com) Prices for mailing services will continue to adjust each May. Prices for most shipping services, including Express Mail and Priority Mail, were adjusted in January and will not change in May.

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More than 50 Noncommissioned officers leap forward at the sound of the starting gun fired by Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavendar (left), Command Sgt. Maj. USAG-RC, to begin the Year of the NCO 5k Fun Run on USAG-Casey Feb. 28. Additional photos from this event are available online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea.— U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

NCOs gather for 5 kilometer fun run at Casey By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

John Hamilton (left) receives a coin from Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavendar (right), USAG-RC command sgt. maj., after finishing 1 in the Men’s Division of the Year of the NCO 5k Fun Run held in front of the Carey Fitness Center on USAG-Casey Feb. 28. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

CASEY GARRISON — Noncommissioned officers in Area I gathered outside of Carey Fitness Center on USAG-Casey Feb. 28 to kick-off Installation Management Command’s Year of the NCO Fun Run. More than 50 NCOs participated in the run, which covered 5 kilometers between Carey Fitness Center and the Camp Hovey Physical Fitness Center. “This is the kind of event you can get not only the NCOs to do but also all of those who want to support the corps, to come out and enjoy themselves,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, USAG-RC Command Sgt. Maj. “It feels good to get

up on a Saturday morning, no pressure, and let everyone know, ‘hey, we are here for the Army.’” Virginia Metzger placed 1 in the Women’s Division with a time of 25:33:70. Brandy Cardona placed 2 in the Women’s Division with a time of 25:54:83. John Hamilton placed 1 in the Men’s Division with a time of 18:58:23; Michael Harmon finished 2 with a time of 19:00:32. Joshua Dehnert finished 3 with a time of 19:40:14. There were 43 men participating and seven women. Command Sgt. Maj. Coins were given to the top three men finishers and to the 1st place finish in the Women’s Division. “I hope we are going to gain some camaraderie,” Lavender said. “I know everyone will show good sportsmanship and

everyone out here will improve themselves and let everyone know we are always here for the Army.” Although the run is the first for the Year of the NCO in Area I, Lavender believes the Year of the NCO events will be plenty and only get better. “There will be so many events throughout the year, we can only get better,” she said. “Certain brigades will host the runs monthly, and we are also going to pick up more members in the Audie Murphy Club. Furthermore, we will have movies highlighting our NCOs and their service to the Army throughout the year. We have even been challenged by our civilian counterparts to a bowling championship this month.”

Workforce learns driving rules during Town Hall By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs CASEY GARRISON — The workforce in Area I learned of the Provost Marshal’s intent to enforce on post driving regulations Feb. 25 in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center during a Workforce Town Hall. “Our regulations are strict on military installations,” said Lt. Col. Hans Hunt, 2nd Infantry Division Provost Marshal/USAGRC Director of Emergency Services. “There is a big difference once you drive in traffic outside the installation.” The many differences demonstrated were about the use of seat belts, parking, how to drive in inclement weather, traffic at bus stops, flag call, emergency vehicles, and Military Police operations. Violations of the on post driving rules do not involve fines, but they do involve a point system, which may cause violators to lose their on post driving privileges. “If you are pulled over for a driving violation on a military installation, you will be issued an armed forces traffic ticket,” Hunt said. “The ticket will list all of your information and the violation. We will process the ticket at the MP desk and you will receive a copy. The significance of these tickets is there are points assessed against your driver’s license.”

A driver can lose his license for driving on post if he accumulates more than 12 traffic points within 12 consecutive months or 18 traffic points within 24 consecutive months. Points are assessed and applied to driving records using Army Regulation 190-5. Points are not the only way you can lose your driving privilege on post. In the case of American civilians, they will lose their privilege to drive on post and may also lose their privilege to drive off post, if charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs or driving while intoxicated, said Sgt. Maj. Russell Orlowitz, Sgt. Maj. 2nd Infantry Division Provost Marshal’s Office. Unless the individual charged with DUI/DWI has a separate type of driver’s license, he could have his Status of Forces Agreement driver’s license suspended for 12 months. Moving traffic violations are not the only type of ticket a driver can be given. “Points are assessed for moving and parking violations,” Hunt said. “If you accrue 12 driving tickets (to include parking tickets) in 12 months your driving privileges will be suspended. It is mandatory.” Off post traffic mostly ignores Korean emergency vehicles. “In my driving experience here, no one pulls over to let emergency vehicles pass,” Hunt said. “Emergency vehicles try to weave in and out of traffic to go wherever they

need to go. On post it is mandatory you pull over to the right side and let the emergency vehicle pass.” When a MP vehicle pulls up behind a driver on post with their lights and or sirens on, the driver must pull over to the right side of the road immediately. Put your car in park, remain seated in the vehicle with your seat belt on, roll down your window and wait for the MP officer to approach you. Once the MP approaches your car, present your Military/On-Post driver’s license, Civilian Driver’s License, Military/Civilian identification card, and USFK Form 207 (the form you received when getting your SOFA license plate) in lieu of a vehicle registration card, which are not issued in Korea. For those who do not understand English, they may request a translator. “Koreans like to get out of their car and approach the MPs,” Hunt said. “In America, when someone gets out of their car and walks toward the police car on a routine traffic stop, that poses a threat. We ask you to stay in your car and not come to us; wait for us to come to you.” During flag call, you will hear music over the loudspeakers. When you hear this music, you must stop your car and wait for the flag to be raised or lowered. Once the music stops, you may continue driving. Flag – See WORKFORCE, Page 7 –

Lt. Col Hans Hunt, 2nd Infantry Division Provost Marshal/USASG-RC Director of Emergency Services, gives a briefing about driving rules and regulations for driving on post during the Workforce Town Hall Meeting held in the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center Feb. 25. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

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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. Suicide Prevention Class There will be a mandatory Suicide Prevention Class held in the Casey Digital Conference Center March 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. All assigned U.S. military and U.S. DA Civilians are required to attend and spouses are encouraged to attend. For more information call: 732-9103. EEO/POSH Training Schedule EEO/POSH refresher training will be held in the FMWR classroom March 9 on USAG-Red Cloud and in the Digital Conference Center on USAG-Casey March 25. For more information call: 732-6273. 2009 Texas Hold’em Championship The 2009 Texas Hold’em Championship tournament will be held tomorrow in Mitchell’s Sports Grill on USAG-RC. For more information call: 732-9187.

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Soldiers learn about suicide By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs RED CLOUD GARRISON —The Army Times emblazoned their front page Feb. 16 with these five words ‘The Army is killing itself.’ When referring to “The Army is killing itself,” the “Army Times” is speaking of suicide within the military, and that is just what Soldiers and Department of Defense Civilians spoke about in a suicide prevention class, Feb. 25 in the USAG-RC theatre. In the past, suicide briefings have been conducted in an informal setting using a slide show with many slides. However, Maj. Wayne Garcia, USAG-RC chaplain and training leader, did not want the standard “death by power point presentation,” as he likes to call it., He took his briefing to a different level using an interactive DVD program called “Beyond the Front.” “Beyond the Front,” is a simulation DVD where the audience is taken through the story of Spc. Kyle Norton, a fictional Soldier who, while deployed for the first time, goes through some life changing events, which could possibly lead to suicide. For this simulation, events such as a breakup, death, depression, confusion, and insomnia were used. At certain points during the presentation, the DVD would stop and let the audience decide what choice Norton should make, knowing if they make the wrong decision it can lead to the Soldier surviving or

committing suicide. “The idea of the interactive video is to help Soldiers recognize signs and symptoms of extreme depression that may lead to suicide, both in themselves and others,” states information on http://soldiersmind. com/2008/10/09/beyond-the-front/, They learn how they can intervene for themselves and seek help, or how they can intervene with a friend and steer them into seeking help before it is too late.” “I think the program was as realistic as it could be without sending you into combat,” Garcia said. “Putting you (the audience) in the place of Norton made it possible to identify with the person, and it kept the audience engaged, because they did not want to be the ones to kill Norton,” Before each decision was made, Garcia discussed each situation going on in Norton’s life. At that point, Garcia would view the options of each choice with the audience and would let them make their own choice, yet in the end, Norton lived. At the end of the briefing, Garcia passed out “ACE” cards for the Soldiers to read. The card explains to Soldiers how to talk to your buddy, care for your buddy, and escort your buddy, if he is contemplating suicide. For some Soldiers the card will be an inspection item. “You can always talk to someone, and no matter who you are, seeking help is a sign of strength, it takes a lot of courage, blowing it off won’t get you the help you need,” Garcia said.

Maj. Wayne Garcia, USAG-RC chaplain, discuss with Soldiers the signs and symptoms of recognizing when an individual is suicidal. The meeting was a mandatory training class for all Soldiers and DOD civilians held in the USAG-RC theatre, Feb. 25. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

Army Emergency Relief kicks off at Casey

2009 Month of the Military Child To recognize the commitment and increasing sacrifices that our Families are making every day, as the strenght of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families, 2009 Month of the Military Child will be celebrated during the month of April. Post Allowance for Uijeongbu and Dongducheon Effective Feb. 1, Post Allowance for Uijeongbu and Dongducheon for Civilians is zero. For more information call: 732-7766. 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 more information call: 7326066. 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 through LG Dacom. Customers register for a U.S. number at any LG Dacom storefront located in AAAFES Exchanges in Korea, and choose from an extensive range of U.S. area codes. For more information call:732-6307.

Gwendolyn McCarthy, Army Emergency Relief officer, passes out additional information about AER to a unit representative at the AER campaign kickoff meeting in the USAG-Casey mini theatre, Feb. 25. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs CASEY GARRISON—Soldiers and unit representatives gathered for a briefing signifying the kick off of the Army Emergency Relief campaign Feb. 25 at the USAG-Casey mini theatre. For the past 67 years, AER, a nonprofit

organization, has been helping Soldiers in times of need. It may be a Soldier who needs an emergency leave plane ride home or a family member not having enough money to cover tuition after being accepted into college. The only way AER can provide all of these gracious acts is collecting donations from Soldiers and increasing the awareness

of all Soldiers and their Families about the financial assistance available from AER. “This organization is for Soldiers,” said Chris Kiyonaga, Area I AER Project Officer. Soldiers donate a piece of their paycheck to help other Soldiers during financial crisis.” Donations will be accepted in the form of a check, cash, or an allotment. The cutoff date for the campaign ends May 15.

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Casey Garrison Mardi Gras festival scores success By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs CASEY GARRISON — Community members came to USAG-Casey Feb. 21 to celebrate the famous New Orleans festival, Mardi Gras. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored the event, which featured a Cajun cook off, Mardi Gras parade, Children’s Cajun Carnival, and a Bourbon Street party. “We have events like this, with the help of the chain of command, because it is a great way to show Soldiers new to Area I there are ways to have fun other than going to bars and partying,” said Sgt. James Soto, Better Opportunity for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers military liaison. The Cajun cook off judged Cajun dishes made in two hours with only a cooking grill and table. Once the allotted time had come to an end, the dishes were brought to three judges, Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed USAG-Casey, Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, USAG-RC, and Corrine Carrisal, Equal Opportunity representative at USAGRed Cloud, who graded the dishes. “In the past, we have had rib cook offs, and chili cook offs, so in the spirit of the festival, we (the BOSS council) felt everyone should try to show what real Cajun food taste like,” said James Underwood, BOSS

program manager. The parade kicked off at 3 p.m. when Saeed recognized specific individuals from BOSS and the 2nd Infantry Division Band for all they did to make the Mardi Gras happen. “I want to thank the 2nd ID band, the Dongducheon Marching Band, the Dongducheon School, all of the BOSS programs in Area I, and all they have done to make this event successful. We took the opportunity to celebrate Mardi Gras on a beautiful Saturday morning and the event is a success because the Area I BOSS program is one of the best on the peninsula and one of the best in the world,” Saeed said. The parade started with the HHD USAG color guard leading the way, followed by the 2ID Band, decorated Mardi Gras floats, Dongducheon Marching Band, and FMWR party train. After the parade, parents and children attended the Children’s Cajun carnival at the Casey Community Activity Center. The event featured face painting, games, magic show, and a musical show where 20 children of the Dongducheon American Community School sang and danced to various songs. “ The children’s activities where coordinated so that the children will have something to do. This isn’t just for the

Staff Sgt. Ken Francious, 2nd Infantry Division Commanding General’s Mess cook, meticulously stirs his pot of gumbo at the Cajun Cook off. Francious, who says his gumbo recipe is a secret, won the contest held in front of the Gateway Club on USAG-Casey Feb. 21. Additional photos from this event are available online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker Soldiers, it is for the community, the Family members and children as well,” said Sally Hall, USAG-Casey CAC manager, At 5:30 p.m. people where lined up waiting to buy their tickets for the Bourbon Street Party. New Soldiers from the Warrior Replacement Center in Yongsan were invited

by Soto, who said it is important to welcome new Soldiers to Korea and show them all the great things BOSS has to offer. The next event will be a Luau in March with emphasis on Asian Pacific culture. For more information contact your local BOSS representative.

Area I Servicemembers briefed for Commander’s Cup By Pfc. Jamal Walker USAG-RC Public Affairs

Randy Behr (center),FMWR sports director, talks to service members from Warrior Country about the Commander’s Cup in the USAG-RC Community Activity Center Feb. 24. The cup is a competition which builds teamwork and camaraderie within units. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

WORKFORCE call occurs at 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. when the American and Republic of Korea flags are hoisted up or down for the day. “Military personnel are required to get out and salute; we encourage the Civilian workforce to get out as well, although it is not mandatory,” Hunt said. All motor vehicles must come to a complete stop when traveling behind or approaching a stopped bus. Never pass a stopped bus. Buses on post make frequent stops at designated places to let passengers on and off; be aware of troop busses frequent stopping. During bad weather, i.e. rain, fog, snow, sleet, make sure you reduce your speed and drive with caution. Turn on your headlights during bad weather conditions and make

From Page 5 sure your windows are clear of ice or snow. “When water comes to the surface, and oils come up from the road mixing with it, the first 30 minutes of rain, snow or sleet is the most dangerous,” Hunt said. “Afterwards, oil washes off the road, but it will still be dangerous.” You may park only in approved parking areas as shown by posted signs or white parking space lines on the pavement. If you are picking up or dropping off passengers, you must pull off the road into a parking lot or an area where you will not block traffic. “If you park in an area not designated a parking area you will get a ticket,” Hunt said. “Handicapped parking spaces are marked with a sign on post. Unless you have

RED CLOUD GARRISON — Military personnel from Warrior Country were briefed about the coming Commander’s Cup Feb. 24 in the USAG-RC Community Activity Center. The purpose of the meeting was to inform representatives of each competing unit the rules of the Commander’s Cup competition. “In the past two years, there has been a big push for more positive activities within Warrior Country,” said Randy Behr, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports director, explaining why the Commander’s Cup is valuable to the Warrior Country Soldiers and Airmen attending the briefing. The Commander’s Cup is an athletic, team emphasized, competition in which units

face off against each other in various sports activities and are awarded on a point scale. The unit with the most points at the end of the season will win the Commander’s Cup. The season in which the cup is awarded is Jan. 1 through June 30 and July 1 through Dec. 31. Point totals will be posted at the beginning of the week, sent through e-mails, and posted within each service member’s respective unit. Behr, who led the briefing named a few of the sports in which service members will be competing, from team sports such as basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, and bowling to one-on-one player sports like, swimming, bike racing, tae kwon do, tennis, and racquetball. Competitions for the Commander’s Cup have begun. For more information about events, call: 732-6276.

a handicapped tag or sticker, you cannot park there.” It is required that the driver and all passengers in your car wear a seat belt at all times. Infants and children under four years old and/or under 45 pounds will be properly secured in an infant/child car seat at all times while driving. “The driver needs to ensure everyone in the car is wearing their seatbelt,” Hunt said. “If someone in the car is not wearing a seatbelt and the car is pulled over by MPs, the driver gets the ticket.” When you see a stop sign, come to a complete stop before driving on. “Stop signs mean stop, they do not mean yield,” Hunt said. “Always come to a complete stop at stop signs before continuing. We will give tickets for failure

to stop at stop signs.” Do not talk on a cell phone or send a text message while driving. “Talking on a cell phone while driving is wrong,” Hunt said. “We have written many tickets for people talking on their cell phones while driving.” Obey the posted speed limit signs. Be aware that speed limits change from area to area. “The speed limit is 32 kilometers per hour at USAG-Casey,” Hunt said. “Make sure you pay attention to speed limit signs when you are here. We are issuing a lot of tickets for those who ignore the posted speed limits.” Pedestrians have the right of way when walking in the crosswalks.“When you see a pedestrian entering a crosswalk, you must stop,” Hunt said. “If you don’t, you will be issued a ticket.”

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Yongsan residents meet with garrison officials Feb. 24 for the monthly USAG-Yongsan Community Information Forum at the Community Services Building. — U.S. Army photo by Steven Morgan

Garrison keeps community informed

Area discussions include pet waste, high school expansion, Hannam construction, AAFES fashion show By Steven Morgan USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — About 70 Yongsan residents met with garrison officials Feb. 24 for the monthly USAG-Yongsan Community Information Forum at the Community Services Building. Officials discussed a myriad of topics from housing issues to pet waste. “This isn’t just a problem in Itaewon Acres, it’s all over,” said Col. Dave Hall, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan commander. “I would ask that people be responsible and clean up after their pets.” Hall asked residents to be vigilant. “If you observe an owner not picking up after a pet, go to the garrison website, click on the hotline button and give us a name.” The community also announced an expansion project to add a new building to the high school in preparation for tour normalization. “Our high school is very full, and in anticipation of more families coming in, we are starting this expansion project,” said Chuck Markham, USAG-Yongsan Public Works director. “It’s going to be similar to what we did for the middle school.” Markham said the building will be a two-floor structure located south of Falcon Gymnasium on the old tennis court. Officials updated community members on the status of the Hannam Village renovation project. Army and Air Force Exchange officials told the community about an upcoming fashion show and forum coming March 24. The fashion show will be at the Yongsan Main Post Exchange to introduce a new clothing line. This will be the new seasonal apparel sold at the PX . For information, call 724-3244. USAG-Yongsan holds a Community Information Forum at 9 a.m. on the last Tuesday of every month. For current community information, visit the garrison website at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil.

U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Webmaster Steven Morgan creates and maintains cutting edge browsing abilities on the garrison website to ensure Web surfers inside and outside the community can stay current to Yongsan news in a user friendly manner. Web users can view the garrison website at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally

Garrison adds streaming multimedia to site By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

and now people can also listen to the all the Garrison podcasts we’ve produced,” he said. Community members can sign up for free notification services such as news release e-mails, the weekly “Seoul YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison officials unveiled Word this Week,” and soon will be able to sign up for a new streaming multimedia feature to the official community alerts via text messaging. community website Feb. 23. “The vision for the site is to be the homepage for the “We’re looking for ways to bring all sorts of community 17,000 Americans living in our community,” Morgan said. information to a single place on the Web,” said U.S. Army “We want people to know what’s going on at Yongsan.” Garrison-Yongsan Webmaster Steven Morgan. “New media Morgan also suggested the videos as great material to initiatives are driving more people to the Internet as a send people coming to Korea for an assignment. primary source of information.” “The ‘Welcome to Korea’ videos for military and civilians Morgan said the website brings cutting edge are perfect for sponsors,” he said. technology to Yongsan Web surfers. The garrison website is http://yongsan.korea.army.mil. “We have the videos available with near-instant streaming,

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News & Notes 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. USAG-Y Tours The Moyer CAC Bong-In Temple Hiking Tour in Gyeong-Gi Province Saturday, March 14 is open to all USFK ID cardholders. The tour will be cancelled if there are less than 20 participants. No refunds are available after deadline. For information, call 723-3291.

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Yongsan provides training for AER By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Un i t Army Emergency Relief representatives received training in the Multipurpose Training Facility for the 2009 AER fund raising campaign, which will run from March 1 to May 15. USAG-Yongsan commander Col. David

Hall opened the presentation with praising remarks for the hard work that the AER officers have devoted to the program. “The AER is a great program,” said Col. Hall. “It’s a great safety net for Soldiers who are in trouble and need help.” The Army Emergency Relief program is an independent organization that collects donations from Soldiers to provide emergency aid to Soldiers in need, and provides monetary aid at no

Garrison commander volunteers first Army Emergency Relief campaign donation

Family Readiness Group Meeting HHC Special Troops Battalion-Korea and 8th Army 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at 8th Army HQ Building, Van Fleet Room, 2nd Floor. The guest speakers from Army Community Service Family Financial Readiness Program and USAG-Yongsan Tax Center. Spouses are strongly encouraged to attend. For information, call 723-2585. Alibi Bowling Tournament Yongsan Lanes is holding a 9-8 Pin No Tap 4 Game Alibi Bowling tournament 12 p.m. March 15. There is an entry fee of $25. For information, call 723-7830. 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. Models Needed for Boss Fashion Show USAG-RC Camp Stanley BOSS needs adult models for a fashion show 2-5 p.m. May 16 at Camp Stanley Theater. The categories are: formal, night wear, club scene, business attire, Sunday’s best and punk rock/emo. Child models are needed ages 3-12. The categories are: formal, sleep wear and casual. For information, call 732-5293. 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 Do you know a volunteer that is need of recognition? Now is the time to recognize their great work by nominating them for Volunteer of the Year! Nomination forms for Volunteer of the Year are available now at ACS, Bldg. 4106 and are due April 3. 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

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USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall makes the first donation to officially start the Army Emergency Relief campaign, which is a private nonprofit organization with the sole mission of helping Soldiers and their dependents. The 2009 AER fund raising campaign collects donations from Soldiers until May 15. Last year, the total amount of grants and loans awarded to Soldiers was more than the amount collected during the fund raising campaign. For information, contact 738-4008. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi.

interest or sometimes as a grant. “The donation doesn’t have to be much. Even if you contribute what you may feel like is small amount, it’s still a big deal and it will make a big difference,” Hall said. Valleri Mason, community area project officer and Edda Echevarria, Yongsan Military Personal Division office manager, gave a short Power point presentation on how to fill out the AER donation slips and contribute to the organization. “Each brigade will have an AER coordinator. The AER coordinators should collect all the forms from his/her Soldiers and forward those documents to me. I will then process those documents and hand them over to Ms. Blake,” Mason said. Mason went over the forms that contributors need to fill out and answered all questions regarding the campaign. Echevarria emphasized the importance of “letting Soldiers know that it has been AER regulations for years that neither incentives nor any disadvantages should be given depending on whether contributions have been given.” Allison Blake, the financial readiness program manager spoke to the group. “There’s neither a cut-off amount nor a limit to the number of times someone can take out loans,” said Blake. “We’re here to help all Soldiers, their families, retirees and their Family Members, widows and orphans of military Servicemembers.” In 2008, the Yongsan AER office received $50,000 in donations and in 2007 it received $80,000. “We’ve been receiving aid that has far outstripped our contributions to the organization,” said Blake. “It’s all for a good cause. After all – What could be better than Soldiers helping their fellow Soldiers?”

Health officials explain substance abuse dangers By David McNally USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan adolescent substance abuse counselors are targeting a message to parents and teens on how “to stay safe in a changing world.” Andrea Donoghue, Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Ser vice Clinical Supervisor, wants community members to be aware of the potential for inhalants and over-the-counter drug abuse. Donoghue said the best way to address the issues is through education and awareness. “That’s why, whenever you even see a few cases cropping up, we emphasize community-wide awareness,” she said. “Our aim is to prevent the onset of use, and to stop the progression of use in teens who have started.” The ASACS program is a communitybased program based in the Seoul American Middle School and High School at Yongsan. The program provides critical prevention and education to youth through “embedding” counselors in the schools and staying close to students. “There is a myth with kids that using substances like inhalants and over-thecounter drugs is not the same as other substance abuse,” Donoghue said. Prescription and over-the-counter medications were the most commonly

abused drugs by high school students after marijuana, according to “Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use” a study released in 2007. “Because these drugs are available over the counter, students may not fully recognize the dangers of using them, even in high doses,” the study said. Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials are doing their part to monitor and limit sale products with high concentrations of dextromethorphan (DXM). Do n o g h u e s a i d o n e o f t h e b e s t ways to protect teens is to correct misinformation about prescription and over-the-counter drug use. “One of the reasons that prescription and over-thecounter drug abuse trends respond well to prevention is because teens can be under the false assumption that because OTCs are legal, they are safer.” Health professionals say prescription and OTC drugs have side effects that range from the unpleasant to the dangerous for teens using them recreationally. “The effects and dangers are intensified when these drugs are combined with alcohol and illegal street drugs,” Donoghue said. The ASACS program continues to reach out to teens and parents. “We are fully integrated with the schools,” she said. “But, the number one approach is not just education; it’s what we call

hands-on skills building.” The ASACS program uses a LifeSkills Training Curriculum recognized in the states as the “gold standard.” The training covers a wide variety of lessons including self image, making decisions, and communication and social skills. “It’s a skills-based prevention program that starts with middle school kids,” Donoghue said. “It’s one of the highest rated prevention programs available today.” The bottom line, she said, is for parents to connect with their kids. “Get and stay closely involved with your kids’ lives as they go through middle school and into high school. Parents need to help kids make good decisions.” Clues that your child may be abusing prescription or OTC drugs: nVisits to pro-drug websites devoted to “how to” get and abuse prescription and OTC drugs nCough or cold, prescription, or other unidentifiable medications among personal effects with no evidence of illness nUnexplained disappearance of medicines from the medicine cabinet n Declining grades; loss of interest in hobbies and usual activities nChanges in friends, physical appearance, hygiene and general behavior nDisrupted eating or sleeping patterns

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Job hunters acquire professional advice By Cpl. Lee Min-hwi USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

David Egert, a senior executive for General Motors Korea speaks to Soldiers during a Army Career and Alumni Program meeting Feb 25. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi

Yongsan spouses attended a group session of Resumix training at the Army Community Services building Feb. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson

Yongsan spouses receive Resumix training By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Five men seeking employment pioneered the first group session for a resume and career finding training program called Resumix Feb. 27 at the Army Community Services Building. All attendees of the Resumix training had advantages in their favor. A Spouse preference program now applies on Yongsan. Local management gives priority to spouses who rank among the most qualified applicants according to Civilian Personnel Advisory Director Ken Stark. Additional preference programs exist for military veterans and applicants with disabilities. “ I k n ow y o u h a v e a l o t o f frustrations but this is going to change,” said Mercedes Jamieson, Employment Readiness Program Resumix instructor. The program covers a plethora of ways to come out on top when seeking employment in a competitive environment. The first topic of discussion was creating a solid resume. “Your resume is your history,” Jamieson said, “Before they talk you, this is what they see.”

Other topics included job search planning, looking sharp, letter writing and being productive after filling a position. Members of the group shared tips with one another and some said they found comfort in knowing they weren’t singled out in the search for employment. They also spoke highly of Yongsan preparatory programs. “People here at ACS and CPAC are more helpful than anywhere I’ve ever been,” Robert Grundy said. Job seeker Joseph Bell agreed. “I wouldn’t be where I’m at now if it wasn’t for the assistance programs here,” he said. “Before I was just being overlooked but now I’m starting to get hits.” As of Jan. 31, there are 205 appropriated fund Family Members and 119 non-appropriated fund Family Members employed at USAGYongsan. Jamieson said there’s a new position available every week or two. “I want to start working with groups to make a difference in this community,” she said, “I also provide one-on-one services.” To learn more about Resumix training or the Employment Readiness Program call 738-8977.

YO N G S A N G A R R I S O N — T h e A r m y C a re e r a n d A l u m n i Pro g r a m opened two sessions for Army Family employment opportunities and delivered effective interviewing skills and resumemaking techniques. Job hunters gathered in the ACAP building Feb. 25 and attentively listened to guest speaker David Egert, director of Powertrain Manufacturing in Asia Pacific, who worked at General Motors for over 30 years. “It is our job to help Soldiers who are retiring or separating from the Army and their Family Members to hone their skills for job searching, resume writing, interviewing techniques and all the skills needed for the transition,” ACAP Transition Services Manager Drew Brandt said before the session. “Egert is the senior executive at GM in Korea, so he has a wealth of experience. This will be a very good eye-opener for those who attend.” Egert had a lot of advice for what to do during an interview based on his own experience. He also emphasized that listening during an interview involves not just audio but also visual cues and that paying attention to non-verbal language is very important. “The No. 1 mistake is saying ‘I need a job’ – Do some research on the company and know what is needed in the position,” Egert said. “You should tailor your answers for the questions to show that you can support their needs; what skills you have and how that relates to the position.”

“The No. 1 mistake is saying ‘I need a job.’” David Egert Senior General Motors-Korea Executive He explained that when writing your resume it is a good idea to know what the company wants. “Tailor your resume to the position that the company is looking for,” Egert continued. “Don’t make it too long, or the interviewers won’t even read it when it looks like a story. However, skipping periods of time will raise immediate questions when you walk into the door.” Egert answered questions from participants and shared his own experiences. He said that some people from the military have had difficulty in describing who they were, what they did and how their skills were relevant to the position. “I was very surprised by some of the answers to our questions,” said Lt. Col. David Vacchi, U.S. Army Chief of Operational Fire and Effective Directorate. He said an interviewee could take probably one minute before answering a question. “I was once an instructor and waiting for seven seconds can feel very long. Also, it was great to learn their philosophies and get information about references.” For information about the Army Career and Alumni Program call 738-7322.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT to the children. How many hours per week? He volunteers 6 hrs. per week. What impact does he have? He is the primary reason the organization has been able Where does this to continue the volunteer work? relationship it He works for the has with the CFC Noncommissioned ROK headquarters Officers Association. Se r v i c e m e m b e r s What does he do? Thomas Weiss and the Young Nak Master Sgt. Thomas Weiss coordinates activities for the Orphanage children and staff. He is a very detail oriented person and organization Good Neighbor Program. He coordinated with the Republic of gives 100 percent towards a project that Korea Headquarters Servicemembers to he is involved with. Why does he volunteer? start a free Korean language class. He has a true passion to share with In addition he was the lead in organizing the holiday gift giving program others and doesn’t expect to be rewarded for it. He gives from the heart. for a chapter sponsored orphanage. If you would like to learn more about During this event gifts were collected and presented to 116 children and 25 staff volunteer opportunities at Yongsan, call the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan members at the orphanage. He also recruited volunteers to include volunteer coordinator at 738-7510 or the a Santa to assist with delivering the gifts American Red Cross at 738-3670. Thomas Weiss donates his time helping the Noncommissioned Officers Association. He was also nominated for the USAGYongsan Volunteer of the Quarter for the 1st quarter.

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ext week, U.S. Forces Korea Life Support Areas, Exercise Control kicks off the Key Resolve Centers, the Walker Center and all training event that will bring training ranges and facilities. about 1,000 exercise Check with exercise participants to U.S. coordinators for up Army Garrisonpolicies “The garrison is proud to to-the-minute Yongsan. Let me be about uniforms and be your host during this weapons. But security the first to welcome our visitors. and accountability important training The garrison is should be your goal. opportunity” proud to be your host Yongsan is a super during this important community — And Col. Dave Hall training opportunity. I’m not just saying USAG-Yongsan Commander that because I am the For the entire c o m m u n i t y, s a f e t y garrison commander. always needs to be Last year, we accepted Job No. 1; however, with additional a $750,000 prize for our third place Yo n g s a n v i s i t o r s w e n e e d t o p a y victory in the Department of the Army especially close attention to safety. Communities of Excellence competition. You need to be aware of the additional That’s third place out of 179 Army traffic, people working night shifts, installations worldwide. We are among the drivers who may not be as familiar with finalist for this year’s competition as well. our traffic patterns. Bottom line: We I hope you get the opportunity to visit the need to look out for each other. sights and scenes of Seoul while you’re here. USFK officials published a policy letter Before heading home, I highly recommend that forbids alcohol consumption by that you tour this ancient city. Servicemembers assigned to or attached to Korea has a rich history. Within a few the command for the exercise. miles of Yongsan Garrison you will find T h e p o l i c y l e t t e r s t a t e s a l c o h o l museums, palaces, shopping markets and consumption is “strictly forbidden” hundreds of quality restaurants. during the training event. So, on behalf of the 17,000 Americans Additionally, alcoholic beverages that make up our great community, will be prohibited at Command Posts, welcome and stay safe!

Yongsan Health Clinic undergoes $2.75 million renovation By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — The Yongsan Health Clinic has begun a 10-month, $2.75 million renovation project to renew the facility. YHC has temporarily moved to the Brian Allgood Community Hospital and will provide the same quality services. YHC provides ongoing medical treatment and health assessment to the majority of active duty Servicemembers in Yongsan. “We’re expanding the lab, the pharmacy, the waiting room and doubling our exam rooms,” said Lt. Col. Laurel Fields, YHC commander. “We’ll have a lot better efficiency in the way we work with patients.” The renovation project will replace a lot of old and outdated equipment, which will give a new feel to the facility itself. “Even though we have the newest equipment and the best staff, the building itself is just very old. It has an old ventilation system, old heating system, and old lighting

system,” she said. “With the renovation, we will provide a better environment, meeting the new healthcare standards.” Yongsan Health Clinic has already implemented a significant change to how they schedule patients by introducing an appointment based sick-call system. “Our new system enables patients to call in like you would for any other appointment,” Fields said. “Starting at 6 a.m., Servicemembers can call 737-CARE and make an appointment with our staff.” In the new system, patients will know exactly when their appointment is, she said. “They don’t have to sit in a line and wait.” The garrison has been providing extensive support to the clinic for this renovation project. “They set up an express bus for our staff that picks up our patients from the medical barracks and brings them straight to the hospital,” Fields said. “That’s just an example of the great support we’ve been getting from the garrison command.”

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Area Boy Scouts host Klondike Derby 2009

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More than 90 area Scouts from troops across the peninsula participated in this year’s Klondike Derby 2009. Organized by Yongsan’s Troop 80, the Derby took place Feb. 21-22 on Camp Long. Organized into patrols and harnessed together to build teamwork, the Scouts raced through a challenging outdoor course, pulling homemade wooden sleds loaded with supplies along the trails. Participants also competed in a variety of activities, including a Turkey Shoot and Hatchet Toss, while developing leadership and first aid skills along the way. First place overall awards went to Troop 81’s Crusader Patrol from Daegu. Troop 80 Hawk Patrol from Yongsan took 2nd honors followed by Troop 88’s Wolves Patrol from Yongsan in 3rd place. — Photo Courtesy Boy Scout Troop 80. To download this or other photos from the Morning Calm, visit us online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea

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VA clarifies military discharge benefits

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Upcoming holiday worship services for USAG-Yongsan Catholic Service

By Edgar West Benefits Delivery at Discharge Unit, USAG-Yongsan

Stations of the Cross

Date/Time

Location

Lenten Community Meal

For VA benefit purposes, to establish status as a claimant, a veteran must have served on active-duty in the military and have been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. If the former service member did not die in service, pension, compensation, or dependency and indemnity compensation is not payable unless the period of service on which the claim is based was terminated by discharge or release under conditions other than dishonorable. Regulations do not directly state that a dishonorable discharge is a bar to benefits however, the regulation defining “veteran” states in part “ ...in order to be a veteran they must be released under conditions other than dishonorable”. So a dishonorable discharge is, by definition, a bar to VA benefits. Benefits are not payable where the former Servicemember was discharged or released under one of the following conditions: Conscientious objector who refused to perform military duty, wear the uniform or obey orders; Discharged by sentence of a General Court Martial; Resignation by an officer for the good of the service; As a deserter; As an alien during a period of hostilities at their request; An OTH discharge because of an AWOL period of at least 180 consecutive days (If special circumstances relate to the 180 consecutive days of AWOL, VA entitlement may possibly be established). A discharge or release because of one of the offenses listed below is considered to have been issued under dishonorable conditions: Acceptance of an Undesirable Discharge to escape trial by General Court Martial; Mutiny or spying; An offense involving moral turpitude, including conviction of a felony; Willful and persistent misconduct. Multiple enlistments is an area for exception. Despite the fact that no unconditional discharge may have been issued, a person shall be considered to have been unconditionally discharged or released from active military, naval or air service when the following conditions are met: The person served in the active military, naval or air service for the period of time the person was obligated to serve at the time of entry into service; The person was not discharged or released from such service at the time of completing that period of obligation due to an intervening enlistment or reenlistment; and The person would have been eligible for a discharge or release under conditions other than dishonorable at that time except for the intervening enlistment or reenlistment. You are entitled to VA benefits if your discharge was Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions or General. You may be entitled to benefits if your discharge was Bad Conduct, Dishonorable, Under Other that Honorable Conditions or Undesirable. A VA administrative review is required if you received one of the above types of discharges.

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 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

If you are unfortunate in the type of discharge you receive, or are Chaptered out of the service, you may still be eligible for some if not all of your VA entitlements. For example, you may be eligible for VA health care even though your service does not qualify you for VA service connected compensation payments. A Dishonorable Discharge precludes payment of any VA benefits for that period of active-duty. The Post 9-11 GI Bill requires an honorable discharge. For more information visit the VA website at www.va.gov. The VA has a Benefits Delivery at Discharge Office at Yongsan compound in Building 4037, located up the hill from the Dragon Hill Lodge and to the right of the 1RC building. Business hours are 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is DSN 738-5121. Visit us or attend one of our briefings for more information. Briefings are held at USAG-Casey/Mobile, USAG-Humprheys, Osan AB, Kunsan AB, USAG-Daegu, and USAG-Yongsan each month.

March 6 - 12

LOCATION

Today

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

CASEY 730-7354

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

The Unborn (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Fired Up (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

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

Fired Up (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

No Show

The Spirit (PG13 ) 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

Fired Up (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Delgo (PG13) 3:30 p.m. Fired Up (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

Delgo (PG13) 3:30 p.m. Fired Up (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

The Spirit (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

The Spirit (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

The Unborn (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

The Unborn (PG13) 6:30 / 9 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

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

The Unborn (PG13) 7 p.m.

The Spirit (PG13) 7 p.m.

Bedtime Stories (PG) 7 p.m.

Seven Pounds (PG13) 7 p.m.

No Show

Fired Up (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

Street Fighter (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. Delgo (PG13) 6:30 p.m.

Street Fighter (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. Bolt (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. Delgo (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.

Doubt (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. Bolt (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. Delgo (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.

The Unborn (PG13) 7 p.m. Saw V (R) 6 p.m. Valkyrie (PG13) 6 p.m.

The Unborn (PG13) 7 p.m. Saw V (R) 6 p.m. Valkyrie (PG13) 6 p.m.

The Spirit (PG13) 7 p.m. The Unborn (PG13) 6 p.m. Valkyrie (PG13) 6 p.m.

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

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

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

1000 1030 1700 1215 1300

Camp Carroll Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Walker Camp Carroll

1900

Camp Walker

1900 1830

Camp Carroll Camp Walker

0900 1130 1700

Camp Walker Camp Carroll Camp Walker

Catholic Services Mass Sunday Saturday

Jewish

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

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],

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Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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Samuel Hanley, Matthew Conrad, Chris Lycan, Joshua Fandrich and Jacob Fandrich display their Arrow of Light plaques following the Blue and Gold Banquet Crossover Ceremony. Wearing custom-made regalia, members of the Order of the Arrow Choseon Chapter dance and ceremonial teams also performed a “Fancy Dance” during the ceremony. (Back row from left) Kevin Stoll, Robbie Goodpastor, Michael Lycan, Colt Morris and Steven Lycan. To download this, or other photos from the event, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Ed Johnson

SCOUTS

Cameron Wodochek and Samuel Yoo, members of Cub Scout Pack 89, prepare flags for the opening ceremony of this year’s annual Blue and Gold Banquet.

Boy Scouts from Yongsan’s Troop 80 welcome the newest members of their Troop following the Pack 89 Crossover Ceremony.

Ian Pilgreen, a Webelos with Cub Scout Pack 89 participates in the Blue and Gold Banquet closing ceremony.

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prizes for the event’s cake decorating and centerpiece competitions and helped off-set the cost of the banquet. “This evening would not have been possible without the gracious support of our sponsors,” Johnson said. Alpha Phi Alpha, the Pack’s Charter Organization, was on hand to make a donation of $200 to the Cub Scouting program and both The American Women’s Club Thrift Shop Association and American Forces’ Spouses’ Club supported the event with monetary donations. Other sponsors included the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, who donated prizes for the banquet’s cake decorating and centerpiece competitions. Pack 89’s Cubmaster, William Finn, took time during the ceremony to thank the many adult leaders and volunteers who contributed to the Scouting program throughout the year. “We really appreciate the volunteer spirit of this community,” Finn said. “The Cub Scout motto is ‘Do your best’ and our adult volunteers exemplify that motto in all that they do to support Pack 89.” “The Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders and the Order of the Arrow dancers you saw at this banquet, on average, commit several hours per week to the Scouting program because they are dedicated to a program that develops young men of character,” said Weigle. “Adults interested in volunteering with Cub Scout Pack 89 or other Scouting programs can learn more by visiting us online at www.koreabsa.org,” added Weigle.

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65th Medical Brigade

Zumba Fitness changes location temporarily

Brigade announces Patient Safety Week Special to the Morning Calm The 65th Medical Brigade is hosting a community awareness event with the pharmacy and hospital staff of Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital on proper use of medications during National Patient Safety week, 9-13 of March. The theme of the week is “Know your medicines!” Clean out your medicine cabinet: BAACH pharmacy staff will be available in the front entrance of the hospital to receive and discard old, discontinued or expired medications to properly dispose of them. The staff will be available to answer any questions about current medications you

are taking. Patient education materials, handouts and medication pill holders will be available. In addition, the hospital staff will have demonstrations on proper hand hygiene techniques during the week’s events and hand sanitizers will be given away. National Patient Safety Week is a national education and awareness building campaign for improving patient safety within the community. The educational activities are focused on educating patients on how to become involved in their own health care and become an active member of the healthcare team in your community.

READY the battalion levels of command. 1st HBCT focused primarily on training 1-72nd Armor Regiment and 302nd Brigade Support Battalion, while the remaining battalions acted as opposing forces, observer controllers, and also provided administrative and logistic support to the exercise. The exercise enhanced the brigade’s ability to prepare for combat operations by incorporating real and simulated operations, with some Soldiers conducting boots on the ground training at the KTC and others conducting training in a virtual world. “We’re doing operations between the live and the virtual world," said Maj. Jaren K. Price, the brigade intelligence officer. “It really works on combining all those individual tasks that we work on in the day-to-day basis. In the training we're using what we call a LVC; a Live, Virtual and Constructive exercise.” Applying LVC to the operation equipped 1st HBCT with an increased capability to train, despite the land and space limitations. “There's not a lot of (training) maneuver land here, so trying to put a whole brigade out here is difficult,” said Price. “The LVC allows us to train the brigade by having Soldiers actually on the ground, in the virtual and in the constructive. They all report in just like they would in real life, so the command post has to deal with information from all their subordinate units.” The Soldiers involved in the Live portion spent their days and nights in the field, working with other 2ID and ROK units, dealing with the enemy, and the daily aspects of combat operations. “In the training exercise, I learned that you have to be prepared," said Pfc. Powell Jerron, water treatment specialist from Co. A, 302nd BSB. “It’s easy to take training for granted, but it's good to be prepared no matter who you are, because you never know what will be expected of you or what you'll have to do.” As Soldiers from 1-72nd and 302nd maneuvered their vehicles and engaged in combat operations at the KTC, others

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in the Close Combat Tactical Training building at USAG-Casey were fighting alongside them in the computer-simulated Virtual aspect of the training. “The virtual side of the exercise is real Soldiers on simulated equipment,”said Maj. Judson C. Strom, the brigade plans officer. “Soldiers from 1-72 Armor Regiment are sitting inside the simulators at the CCTT building and, because they’re linked using the MILES system, they can see the exercise on their screens. They’ll be able to see the vehicles from their sister companies training right next to them. They move as one with the rest of the battalion.” The Virtual portion offers more to the exercise than just impressive technology, it also maximizes the number of Soldiers that are able to be trained. While the Soldiers in the Live and Virtual actually drive their vehicles during the exercise, the Soldiers in the Constructive perform a different role. They use a computer, containing a map of the operation and icons representing vehicles and units, to plan maneuvers. “The Constructive part is like a board game or a war game,” said Price. “They’re not actually driving vehicles, but they plan how to move their forces and they move them in a computer-simulated map that allows them to fight inside that same simulation.” The Constructive portion creates a vivid battle image for command and, at the same time, gives the Soldiers involved the responsibility of acting as battle commanders within the exercise. Even though the primary training audience was only two battalions within the brigade, the unique exercise provided training for Soldiers, staffs, and leadership at all levels. “It requires an event like this to train the brigade and battalions war fighting capabilities,” said Maj. Roger Darrell Osteen Jr., the brigade S-3 operations officer, “Even though this exercise was complex and had many moving parts, I think the training that we conducted, both live and virtual, was nothing less than superb,” he said.

Zumba Fitness will temporarily change location from trent Gym to Bldg. 2609 from Feb. 23-March 25 due to UFG. Classes will continue Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 8:30 a.m. and Tues. and Thurs. 5:30 p.m. For information, contact Shelton Coonfield at 010-2041-7546 or [email protected]

Job announcements in Korea United States Embassy, Korea Vacancy Global Employment and Employment Activities Advisor, FP-6* Announcement Number 09-09 Open to: U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies Position: Global Employment and Activities Advisor, FP-6* Closing Date: March 11, 2009 Work Hours: Part-time; 20 hours/week Salary: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: US$18,914 p.a. (20 hours/week Starting Salary) (Position Grade: FP-6) The U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea is seeking a U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member for the position of Global Employment and Activities Advisor in the Management Section. Basic Function of Position: The incumbent is responsible for expanding the range of employment opportunities for eligible family members. He/she assists eligible family members to identify work opportunities within the Mission and/or outside the Mission, on the local economy by continuously developing and building a network of contacts, counseling clients to assist in the job search process, communicating with the Human Resources Office and the Community Liaison Office in the Embassy regarding availability of jobs within the Mission and to maximize communication with family members. Performs other duties as necessary.

Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Korea District Vacancy Announcement Announcement Number: 09-005- Korea District School Support Positions Opening Date: Jan. 1, 2009 /Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2009 Positions: Monitor, YB-0303-01 Monitor (Lead), YB-0303-01 Educational Aid, YB-1701-01 Educational Aid (Kindergarten), YB-1702-01 Educational Aid (Special Education), YB-1702-01 Educational Aid (Sure Start Program Assistant), YB-1702-01 Health Technician (Office Automation), YI-0640-01* Library Aid, YB-1411-01* Library Technician (Office Automation), YB-1411-01* Office Automation Clerk, YB-0326-01* Office Automation Assistant, YB-0326-01 Office Automation Assistant (Special Education Assessor),YB-0326-01* Secretary (Office Automation), YB-0318-01 School Information Assistant (Office Automation), YB-0303-01* School Support Assistant, YB-0303-01 School Support Coordinator, YB-0303-02*

DoA Vacancy Position: Food Service Worker Announcement Number: KRNAFEZ09001-K1-LNOC Opening Date: February 10, 2009 /Closing Date: December 28, 2009 Periodic Cut Off Date: 15th day of each month Place of Work: USAG-Camp Casey/CRC, COD, APO AP 96224-5543, Tongduchon/ Uijongbu, Korea Position Status: This announcement may be used to fill permanent full-time, parttime or intermittent positions. Indicate on your resume your availability for any of these appointments. Number of Vacancy: Multi Changes to the Job Announcement: Local National (LN) Designated Position: This position is designated for LN occupancy. Selected applicant will have no rights under reduction in force and will be subject to displacement under a local national reduction in force.

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Humphreys celebrates Year of the NCO with run By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS Garrison — About 1,000 Soldiers and KATUSA’s from across the peninsula celebrated the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer with a five kilometer run here Feb. 27. What began as a planned 5k run for NCO’s grew into a marquee event that inspired hundreds of junior enlisted Soldiers and Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army to join in one of the largest physical fitness runs ever held at Humphreys. “The run was great for morale and espritde-corps,” said Sgt. Stacy Rayner, Company B, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion. “We linked up and ran about three miles and I love to run, so I was a road guard. It’s important for the world to recognize the Year of the NCO as we are the first-line supervisors, trainers and mentors and our job is Soldiers.” The distance Soldiers ran depended on where they joined the formation. The run began near Humphreys Freedom Chapel and wound its way around the airfield for more than three miles, picking up units along the way to finish back at the Chapel. Eighth U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Robert Winzenried, IMCOMKorea Command Sergeant Major Kevin Witt, Humphreys Garrison Command Sergeant Major Jason Kim, and Area III ROKA Command Sergeant Major Jang, Dae-sung were among the sergeants major who led the run, followed by Headquarters

About 1,000 U.S. and Korean Soldiers (featured in left center and far right) ran more than three miles during the 2009 Year of the Noncommissioned officer formation run at Humphreys Garrison Feb. 27. Download this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall and Headquarters Company, USAGHumphreys and a guidon bearer who faced one of his biggest physical challenges ever. “I serve as HHC guidon bearer every day, but I didn’t have to attend this event – it was optional,” said Pfc. Byun, Ho Joon, a KATUSA serving with HHC. “While I am a Soldier, I believe my time is precious and I decided to join everything that I can do while I am serving in the Army. All the junior enlisted Soldiers can see what NCO’s do and there are no classes that teach this experience. NCO’s show us all the right way to go and North Korea is always watching us, so going the right way in defending our country is really important.”

Byun carried the HHC guidon as long as he could, but as the miles rolled on, he became overwhelmed by its weight. What happened next is the very thing the cadencedriven formation of Soldiers inspired most of all – teamwork. “A couple of miles into the run, I noticed our guidon bearer became tired and I ran up and carried the guidon for awhile,” said Spc. Roy Flynn, also of HHC. When he was able to recover, he ran back up to the front and reclaimed the guidon and carried it for the rest of the run.” Flynn said the Year of the NCO event was a great opportunity to run with NCO’s who showed how motivated they are to lead

their Soldiers. One NCO who is temporarily assigned here from Hawaii joined the formation at the beginning and ran the entire course. “It was very motivational and – with so many hundreds of Soldiers running together – something you don’t see very often,” said Sgt. Jon Scotton, Company C, 307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion. “As long as the Army’s been around, there have been NCO’s and the Army wouldn’t have made it without them. The run gave junior enlisted Soldiers a chance to do something with their NCO’s and be one group out there – singing cadences, motivating each other and having a good time.”

‘I have to back-up my Soldiers when they need support’

By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The Army term ‘fast-tracking’ is a phrase that describes Soldiers who move quickly through junior enlisted ranks and achieve Noncommissioned officer status before their peers. Soldiers who distinguish themselves soon after basic training are given higher levels of responsibility and opportunities to earn promotions based on merit. Staff Sgt. Christopher Slaughter, NCOIC, patient adminsitration and screeners, 75th Medical Company entered active duty in the Army in 2004. Through his actions, he’s been able to advance in rank ahead of his peers. “I’ve been moving up in rank quickly, but it doesn’t slow down what you have to know as an NCO and being able to grasp the knowledge of what an NCO does and taking care of Soldiers,” said Slaughter. “When a Soldier looks at you, they expect you to know everything and it doesn’t matter if you

are the first-line supervisor or not.” Most Soldiers begin their work day before sunrise and at times complete their mission tasks after the sun goes down. Slaughter’s approach to a fast work day is simple. “What I’ve done throughout the years is make sure that I’ve challenged myself and I’ve asked for duties that have challenged me because I like to have my days filled as much as possible with new ideas and new things to do,” he said. Slaughter attributes his fast-track promotion success to getting to know every aspect of how a section operates. “By learning everything there was to know about how a section works, I was able to know how it ran and how to properly control it,” he said. “My former squad leader noticed that, challenged me and put me in charge of it.” Slaughter said getting to know Soldiers, making sure they know their jobs and following up with them is important. “Knowing their life, their Family and financial issues they may be having – taking care of them every step of the way – they

need that help and support,” he said. “You have to ask your Soldiers questions because we’re in the Republic of Korea and you need to know they are keeping contact with their Families and friends back home. If they don’t follow-up with their Family and friends, they break down. Slaughter said the best way to encourage Soldiers to stay in the Army is to take care of them. “If you are a first-line supervisor and you take care of your Soldiers, they’ll be motivated to reenlist,” he said. “I saw how my last sergeant major took care of Soldiers and I live by this ideal; if my Soldiers need help, I drop what I’ve got going and take care of them – even if it means I finish my own mission late. I still complete my missions, but if it means I have to extend my day to take care of Soldiers – I’ll do it. “My wife understands and knows what I have to do,” he said. “She knows I have to back-up Soldiers when they need motivation and support.” Slaughter said his future is still undecided but there is still great potential for a career

Staff Sgt. Christopher Slaughter, 75th Medical Company. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall in the Army. “I’ve had an excellent military career and I’m planning on finishing up my degree and maybe looking at a future career as an Army officer.”

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News & Notes 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 Beginning March 2, any bicycle found on USAGHumphreys that has not been registured will be impounded for 90 days and if not claimed will be disposed of. To register bicycles on USAGHumphreys, go to the Pass and ID section, Bldg. 544 and pick up a registration form. 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]. Aviation Birthday Ball The Morning Calm Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America will sponsor the Aviation Birthday Ball Friday, April 17 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. Social begins at 5:15 p.m. and dinner begins 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 Combat Aviation Brigade Servicemembers, Civilian employees, and Families. For more information, contact Capt. Laura McKenna at 753-5863. EDIS Well Baby Clinic The Educational and Developmental Intervention Services is offering a clinic on raising your baby. Clinic is held every third Friday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. by individual appointment only. To sign up, call EDIS at 738-4422. Stress Management Classes ACS offers weekly stress management classes Thursdays from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Bldg. 311. Sessions are designed to help individuals learn more effective ways for handling stress in everyday life. All ID Card holders are eligible for the course. Contact ACS at 753-8401 for more information. Change in Sick Call Hours 75th Medical Company Area Support, U.S. Army Health Clinic - USAG-Humphreys announces a change in sick call hours. Sick call hours are 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Fridays. There will be no sick call Thursdays. In the event of an emergency, dial 119 if living off post, 911 if living on post or call the After Hours Clinic at 0505-753-8111. 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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RETRANS system keeps units in touch

By Sgt. 1st Class Krishna M. Gamble 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — For the first time in more than a year, Soldiers of 602nd Aviation Support Battalion set up their retransmission system to enhance communication abilities during a Warrior Focus battalion training exercise near Chung Ju, recently. Harsh weather conditions challenged signal systems support and multichannel radio systems Soldiers of Company C, 602nd ASB, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade during the week-long training, but critical information flow from company to battalion and battalion to brigade was not broken. “Once we set up the antennas, we monitored the communication channels for clarity,” said Pfc. Frank Martin, Company C, 602nd ASB signal systems support specialist. “We make adjustments as needed until all transmissions are clear and then we constantly monitor all transmissions to make sure they remain clear.” In spite of freezing temperatures the RETRANS system used by 602nd signal specialists during the training exercise contributed to the overall mission success. “Commanders can’t command without communications,” said Capt. Benjamin Van Meter, commander, Co. C, 602nd ASB. “RETRANS allows for communication between units for a distance of up to 30 kilometers, depending on elevations and terrain barriers.” Van Meter said this is the first time in more than a year this system has been set and used in a training exercise. RETRANS stations have become critical communications assets offering the commander a valuable alternative when multichannel equipment

PFC DeAndre Sample, a signal systems support specialist from Virginia currently assigned to Company C, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, checks to radio inside on of HUMVEE for connectivity as he performs a systems check for the RETRANS Feb. 8 at Tactical Training Area Tom located near Chung Ju, South Korea. Download this photo and find more online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Krishna M. Gamble is in short supply or absent. So, how does it work? Radio systems capable of transmitting data, such as the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System radio connect so that either radio can act as the receiver. Whichever radio receives a signal first, this allows other radios to operate and talk directly to each other through the RETRANS station. For example, if a brigade command post is moving to a certain location at 4 p.m., the RETRANS station provides a constant communications link back to the division tactical operation center.

According to a recent Technology Industry Magazine article, Army Master Sgt. Craig Williams, 1-508th Infantry Battalion, Vicenza, Italy, said the RETRANS system is underused by units and greatly increases the overall ability of units to communicate and better perform their missions. During the training, Soldiers from 602nd took advantage of the RETRANS system, down to the finest details. “The radios can’t be more than four seconds off,” said Pfc. DeAndre Sample, Co. C, 602nd ASB signal systems support specialist. “If they are, they have to be reset. We can’t have a break in communications.”

Achievements, contributions to troop welfare net awards for BOSS Soldiers By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S ON — Humphreys Garrison Commander Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr., and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim recognized several Area III Soldiers for their achievements during the first Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers awards ceremony here Feb. 25. Dumoulin presented the certificates in recognition of BOSS individual and program achievements during 2008. “BOSS is a very important program to me,” said Dumoulin. “I encourage all of our unit commanders and senior NCO’s to support Soldiers who want attend our BOSS programs. I’m a veteran of the past few BOSS Beach Blast events and that’s what BOSS is all about – to give folks opportunities to see the world, and if you haven’t been to a BOSS Beach Blast, you’re missing out because that’s a great program. Dumoulin said that BOSS Soldiers scattered throughout the ranks, carrying Army values where ever they go are going to help units glue together. “If someone is even thinking about doing something wrong, BOSS Soldiers are going to pull them aside, square them away, and continue to make them great Soldiers,” he said. “I’m proud of all of our BOSS team,

and I read the meeting minute notes that BOSS puts out every month. When we’ve had problems in the barracks, we look at that information and what a great forum BOSS is to bring all those types of issues out to make life better and improve the quality of life for our Soldiers here. BOSS Soldiers have a voice, and can represent our Soldiers.” Among the achievements BOSS Soldiers were recognized for were BOSS Soldier of the Year; BOSS President of the Year; BOSS Morale, Welfare and Recreation Advisor of the Year; BOSS Military Advisor of the Year; and BOSS Best Event of the Year.

During his remarks, Kim said through the BOSS program Soldiers are given the opportunity to lead and succeed. “BOSS Soldiers are among our best future leaders in the Army, and they will continue to lead our Army through the 21st century,” he said. “Our BOSS Soldiers have done an incredible job. Participating in and supporting the BOSS program is a win-win situation that increases Soldier and unit morale. There’s no doubt in my mind that when a Soldier’s morale is high, they perform their missions in a more efficient and effective manner.”

Better Opportunity for Single Soldier program members commemorate the Year of the Noncommissioned officer during the first annual Humphreys Garrison BOSS awards ceremony at the Community Activity Center here, Feb. 25. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall

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Osan hangs on, wins Post-Level Men’s basketball tournament By Mike Mooney USAG-Humphreys MWR

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — On paper, it should have been a 30-point blowout, but on the court, an undermanned and short-handed Wonju team made the Osan Defenders work for every shot in the finals of the Korea-wide Post-Level Men’s basketball tournament here Sunday. Osan won 84-79 – much closer than anyone expected – as Wonju started the game with just six players and lost their tallest player, Torre Oats, to a knee injury early in the first half. Oats was able to return to the floor, but was obviously hobbled by the injury. Adding to their woes, Wonju had to come back from an 18-point first-half deficit to defeat Red Cloud in the Loser’s Bracket finals Sunday morning, 69-57, and ran out of gas in the finals. Wonju, composed mostly of players from the 1st Battalion 2nd Combat Aviation, entered the tournament with just six players. With Half Attack due to pull out of Wonju for Fort Carson later this month, duty requirements made it impossible to field a full team. “We tried to get more players released,” said Wonju Sports Director Charlie Rodgers, “but with Half Attack packing up, it was impossible. I’m still really proud of these guys. After winning two-consecutive Eighth Army Company-Level Basketball titles, finishing second in the Korea-wide PostLevel League and then finishing second in this tournament, they made a mark that’s going to live for a long time.” As dozens of spectators cheered them on, Osan enjoyed anywhere from a five to

15 point lead throughout the contest, but could never put the Aviators away. With Oats limited to just one point for the contest, Quinten Clinton scored 26 points and Charles Dearman added 24 to keep Wonju in the contest. Dearman fouled out, leaving Wonju with four players and a limping Oats as the game came to a close. Osan had five players finish the championship game in double figures, paced by 19 from Emanuel Daniels. Drew Colen added 18, Tarrance Garner and Sascha “Blue” Stafford 15 each and Jerome “Bear” Aubert a dozen. Osan had posted the top record during the regular season, with Wonju finishing second in the team standings. Men’s tournament results: Winner’s Bracket: Yongsan 82, Red Cloud 60 Kunsan 68, Suwon 58 Osan 88, Yongsan 76 Wonju 83, Kunsan 67 Osan 89, Wonju 76 Loser’s Bracket: Red Cloud 88, Kunsan 59 Yongsan 69, Suwon 64 Red Cloud 92, Yongsan 75 Wonju 69, Red Cloud 57

Osan’s Emanuel Daniels (4) tries to block the shot of Wonju’s Chris Williams (33) as James Walker (50) and Osan’s Jerome “Bear” Aubert (30) and Tarrance Garner (3) look for the rebound. Out-manned Wonju made it close but fell to the Osan Defenders by five-points in the Men’s Finals. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney

Women’s tournament results: Winner’s Bracket: Humphreys 64, Casey 56 Yongsan 53, Osan 44 Humphreys 60, Yongsan 54 Loser’s Bracket: Osan 67, Casey 66 Yongsan 50, Osan 42.

Humphreys comes back from nowhere to win Post-Level Women’s basketball tournament

By Mike Mooney USAG-Humphreys MWR

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — With two minutes left in the game, USAGHumphreys Lady Dawgs basketball coach Donny Elvoid was ready to pack the gear and wait for the start of the “If ” game in the Korea-wide Post-Level Women’s Basketball Tournament at the Super Gym Saturday. Two minutes later, he was accepting the Championship trophy as the Lady Dawgs came back from brink of nowhere to top Yongsan, 69-63, in double overtime. “It wasn’t pretty, but that’s been the case all year,” Elvoid said. “But you don’t have to be pretty to win. All you have to do is take advantage of whatever breaks you get. But, for sure, I thought we were headed for the If game.” It looked that way with two minutes remaining, and still looked that way with 37 seconds remaining in regulation play. The Lady Dawgs had cut the margin to four on the free throw shooting of Tanisha Cook who had canned seven consecutive charity tosses. But with 37 seconds remaining, Yongsan had the ball, and a four-point margin. “I was sure they would just dribble out the 30-second (shot) clock and give us the ball back with seven seconds remaining,” Elvoid said. “If that had happened, there

wouldn’t have been anything we could have done. There’s no 4-point shot in basketball.” Yongsan had an open 10-footer with 22 seconds remaining on the shot clock and took it. “It was an open shot,” Elvoid said, “but, as so often happens, it didn’t go in and suddenly we had new life.” Cook was fouled and hit two free throws and Elica Serley hit a two-pointer to knot the score at 48 as regulation play ended. The two teams matched each other in the first five-minute overtime, but Humphreys surged ahead in the second extra session to win going away. Humphreys had entered the countrywide tournament as the number one seed, having gone unbeaten in league play. Yongsan was the number two seed, followed by Osan and Casey. And that’s just how the tournament finished. Cook, hitting 11 of 14 from the foul line, was the only Lady Dawg in double figures, scoring 21 points. Stephanie Doresy and Tenisha Davis added nine points each, with Serley and Robin Mitchell chipping in eight points each. Yongsan was paced by Carolyn Conkleton with 22 and Xana Vestal with 17, but the Rebel duo stalled out, only managing a half dozen points between each other during the two overtime sessions.

Scrambling, diving, scratching and fighting earmarked the Korea-wide Post-Level Women’s Basketball finals as the USAG-Humphreys Lady Dawgs came back from a 10-point deficit with less than two minutes remaining to win the championship in double overtime. Download this photo and find more at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney

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Humphreys community observes Black History month, heart health awareness

About 200 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members up to 70 years of age recognized Black History month and promoted heart health awareness with a one-mile walk and five-kilometer run here Saturday. Humphreys Garrison Commander Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. presented medals to winners in various categories. Download this photo online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs HUMPHREYS GARRISON — About 200 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members recognized Black History month and promoted heart health awareness with a onemile walk and five-kilometer run outside the Super Gym Saturday. Both events kicked off at the Super Gym with participants wearing red to promote

heart awareness. Humphreys Garrison’s youngest participants won a special prize for having the most participants in the event. Humphreys American School fifth grade students from Angela Shoff’s class and third and fourth grade students from Susanna Perez’s class tied for having the most participants and each won a classroom ice cream party from the HAS Parent Teacher Student Organization.

“It was a wonderful event and I couldn’t have asked for a better turn-out,” said Jean Dumoulin, USAG-Humphreys health promotion coordinator. “We combined a 5k run for heart health awareness and Black History month but we wanted to bring in the children of our community so we had a one-mile walk. We had excellent support from many people behind the scenes to help put this event together.” While more than 100 children

participated in the walk and run, it was also a welcome activity for one 70-year old who said regular training at the Super Gym helped make this event a family affair. “I train in the gym two hours every day so this event was great for me to participate in,” said Lillian Llewellyn. “My daughter and granddaughter were participating and I had to join in because it’s important to keep healthy.” One Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers program member said it was one of the best turn-outs for Humphreys events he has seen since a Memorial Day 2008 event he attended. “It’s important to have events like this because it promotes competition among the units and it’s another opportunity for Army fitness,” said Pfc. Anthony Lee Company A, 527th Military Intelligence battalion. “It’s always good to have people in your community come out and participate together, and make new friends.” The 1K walk and 5K run event was a joint promotion of 65th Medical Brigade Health Promotion Area III, USAGHumphreys Youth Sports and Fitness, USAG-Humphreys School Liaison Services, USAG-Humphreys Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the HAS PTSO.

Teaching English in Korea legally

By Joni Ramsey USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — So, you are a spouse interested in teaching English. You’ve questioned post organizations about what you need to do, you’ve heard rumors, but you just can’t seem to find the right answers. Finding a teaching job in Korea would be easy, but you want to do it the right way – legally. With all hopes, this article, comprised of information gathered from the Suwon District Immigration Office, Pyongtaek Board of Education, and the Korean National Police, will help clear up some misconceptions and lead you to find a position teaching English in Korea. In order to teach, whether paid or volunteer, at any private Korean school, or hakwan, you must obtain permission from the Immigration Office. There are two options. An E-2 Visa is issued to people coming to Korea for the sole purpose of work. SOFA status spouses can obtain a “permission to engage in activities outside the Status of Sojourn” add-on, which allows you to teach at one Korean hakwan. Many documents, which take some research and time to obtain, are required before you can apply for the SOFA add-on. You must have your original college diploma, an original sealed transcript, a background check (issued within the last 6 months) with an original signature and apostille stamp, a Self Health Statement from a local Korean hospital, your passport, and a 3.5 X 4.5 cm color passport photo. Your school director will help you complete the contract and application for your SOFA add-on. Many directors will take you to a Korean general hospital or national health care center to help with translation for your health physical. If you negotiate with them,

they may even pay for your visit. A doctor will check your basic vision and hearing, draw blood to test for HIV and other communicable blood diseases, take a chest X-ray to rule out tuberculosis, and complete a urinalysis to make sure you are drug free. Finding a school is the tricky part, but fairly easy, nonetheless. My best advice is “ask around.” At this time, on-post organizations are unable to assist with placing spouses in Korean-based businesses. Ask an English teacher or any Englishspeaking Korean (your realtor, the mechanic or someone working on post) if they know of any reputable schools that need an English teacher. It is hard to go out looking for schools, since many are hidden in the high rises or tucked in nooks and crannies in Korean alleyways, so it’s best to call the director first. The internet is littered with tales of horrible experiences of teaching in Korean hakwans. It is important that you do your research and build a strong contract with your director to avoid becoming one of them. Understand that a Korean contract is considered much more flexible than an American contract, but it will help you to set some guidelines. Decide on your salary. Hourly salaries range from 15,000 to 50,000 won, depending on the area and your experience. If you choose to work on a monthly salary, be sure to confirm the hours you will be working. Mention overtime pay in your contract and ask if and when you will be working weekends. Some schools will offer paid tickets home, vacation or severance pay, housing allowance, and even health insurance. Ask about class size and expectations and clarify Korean tax issues. When you have all your paperwork ready and have a school in mind, the Suwon District Immigration Office (third floor, 919-6, Guwoon-dong, Gwonson-gu,

If you are a spouse interested in teaching English in Korea, you must first obtain permission from the Immigration Office. — U.S. Army photo courtesy Joni Ramsey Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do) is the closest office to Camp Humphreys. You will receive your approved passport in the mail within seven to ten business days, until then, you cannot teach legally. Your approval will be valid for one school only. Teaching outside that school or participating in outside tutoring is not allowed. If you wish to change schools, you must apply for permission from Immigration again. On average a teacher can be fined 3 million won for teaching illegally and the school director can be fined 1.5 to 3 million won. Extreme violations can result in jail time or deportation. Many hakwans

will let you teach without the necessary approval from Immigration. The Korean National Police often do random checks of hakwans to verify foreign teacher status. So, be your own advocate; you are the one taking the risk. For more information call Suwon District Office at 1345 for the Immigration Contact Center or go to http://suwon.immigration. go.kr/. For an informative unofficial guide from the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, visit http:// travel.state.gov/travel/living/teaching/ teaching_1240.html. Editor’s Note: Additional information provided by Peter Yu, USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs.

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Area IV NCO’s motivate each other during morning run, kicking-off the Year of the NCO By Master Sgt. Christine S. Thompson 19th ESC Public Affairs CAMP CARROLL — Despite having to rise earlier than usual in order to ride a bus to Camp Carroll to run physical training, approximately 400 noncommissioned officers from Area IV were motivated and ready to kick-off the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer. “The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and the U.S. Army GarrisonDaegu combined efforts during this morning’s run to bring the great noncommissioned officers of Area IV together to do what we do best,” said 19th ESC Command Sgt. Major Brian S. Connie. “To provide inspiration and motivation, not only to each other, but to all Soldiers, Civilians and Family members assigned to the Korean Peninsula.” The team effort was felt well beyond just the planning stages as the NCOs from the different units bonded. “It was a great running with all the NCOs from the different units here in Area IV,” said Cpl. Samuel Chen, Command Group driver, 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. “With the cadence callers and everyone running together, it was really motivating being among all these NCOs.” The run was held to kick-off Area IV’s celebration of the Department of the Army’s Year of the NCO for the year 2009.

Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie, 19th ESC, asserts the importance of NCO role in the U.S. Army during the NCO Run at Camp Carroll softball field, Camp Carroll, Feb. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Christine S. Thompson

Keystone members plant a tree, serving to a community By Kim, Moon-hee USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

Keystone Club members, Paul Jackson (left) and Russell Midomaru plant a tree at the back yard of Camp Walker Youth Center, reminding people of the concept of conservation of nature, Feb. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Moon-hee

CAMP WALKER — Keystone Club members and their advisors gathered at the back yard of Youth Center, Camp Walker to plant a tree as a service to a club and a community, reminding people of the concept of conservation of nature, Feb. 27. “Keystone Club is the Boys & Girls Club movement’s most dynamic program,” the adult advisor of Keystone club, Kihwan Pae said. “Keystone club builds self-confidence and self-image, encourages a good character development, increases civic awareness and improves social skills. Programs engage teens providing an opportunity to connect with others while meeting many of their developmental needs,” He added. “We plant a tree, and it will grow. Once we come back, we can still remember the lives here that how much we had many experiences in our community and in the Youth Center and our staff members. It was such a great project that we could remember even when we are old,” Russell Midomaru, one of the members of Keystone Club, said. Members of the club all cooperated together to plant the tree. “It was a very profound activity that I’m grateful for. I’m glad that Ronald gave me the opportunity to participate in this activity. It was a good experience, I don’t think I’ve ever like participated in the community activity like this,” Paul Jackson said. Students also recorded the progress of planting with a video camera for the record. Not only the video, but the tree will remain with their memories.

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Camp Carroll Lunch Buffet Camp Carroll Bowling Center provides All-you-can-eat daily international lunch buffet. The menu varies daily. Monday is Italian, Tuesday is Mexican, Wednesday is oriental, Thursday is all American and Friday is fish fry. It opens from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It costs $7.95. For more information call 765-4470. 2009 DSA Tuition Scholarship Applications for five tuition-only scholarships totaling $10,000 are now available to qualifying Daegu Spouse Association members and their dependents. The application with applicable rules is available online at www.taeguspouses.org. Submission deadline is March 31. Contact Laurie Slade at [email protected] or 0108671-6061 for more information. Daegu Spouses Association. DSA is accepting application for 2009-2010 board positions. Positions available are president, first and second vice president and secretary. DSA will accept application from Feb 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 more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Herve Abrams at 765-7737 or 010-8687-7706. Apple Tree Gift Shop Come visit the apple tree gift shop. It is located next to the Evergreen Golf Club parking lot. Ask about group shopping dates, 60 days layaway Korean Furniture, Souvenirs, Celadon, Jewelry and much, much more! It opens on Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to download high-resolution versions of the photos featured in the USAGDaegu section of the Morning Calm.

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Camp Walker Library motivates children to read, celebrating Read Across America Day By Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock USAG-Daegu Public Affairs CAMP WALKER — Preschool and homeschooling kids from USAG-Daegu community and Child & Youth School Services enjoyed Dr. Seuss’s great stories and activities at Camp Walker library, celebrating the National Education Association’s 12th annual Read Across America Day, March 3, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. National Education Association annually sponsors Read Across America. Now in its 12th year, the program focuses on how important it is to motivate children to read, in addition to helping children master basic skills. The theme for Read Across America 2009 is ‘Reading is Cool.’ The event started as Camp Walker librarian, Sheryl L. Lewis showed up for storytelling. In front of children, she read the story of “Cat in the Hat”, the famous story by Dr. Seuss, wearing red and white striped “Cat in the Hat” paper hat. Her interactive storytelling made kids attentive so much so that they followed Lewis’s gestures and telling. The NEA is calling for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult. “It is important for parents to read to their children to establish a pattern of good reading habits when they are kids and partaking of children’s reading is a great way to do so,” Said, Lewis. “And by showing parents’ reading to their children, children easily understand the importance of reading,” Lewis read a few more stories of Dr. Seuss. “Dr. Seuss changed the landscape of children books with his limited list of vocabulary for young readers and ‘The Cat in the Hat’ is the one with simple words that readers could readily comprehend. His use of the patterned, rhyming text has become the foundation children book texts for young kids like preschool kids here today.” Lewis said. With the assistance of CYS advisors,

Camp Walker Librarian, Sheryl L. Lewis reads a story of Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat to preschool and homeschooling kids from USAG-Daegu during 12th annual Read Across America Day, Mar. 3. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock children had an enjoyable time to make a paper hat by themselves while eating a birthday cake for Dr. Seuss. Making a paper hat helped kids were as engaging as they were and made a point to make reading a performance instead of just a read.

“I want that those kids have a better reading habit even they become adults throughout today’s experience.” Lewis said. For more information on Read Across America Day, visit www.nea.org/readacross or contact Camp Walker Library at 764 – 5910.

USAG-Daegu job profile: USAG-Daegu MWR Camp Carroll Lifeguard How do you help USAG-Daegu to accomplish its mission? We oversee the unit drown proofing, morning PT, and provide water aerobics, swim class. We have two swimming pools in Camp Carroll. One indoor open all you around and the outdoor during the summer month. In the summer, we open the outdoor pool, so you can get away and relax, and use our diving board, two slides, and splash pad area. What qualities does your job require? As a life guard, we’re required to swim at least 500 meters three times a week. We’re physically fit. All of us are certified as lifeguard and CPR first-aid professional rescuers. We also have HAZMET( hazardous materials) because we deal with water chemistry and additional chemicals. Since we have to interact with our patrons, we are friendly and always willing to help. What do you like most about your job? I like to interact with people. One of the best feeling is teaching someone how to swim and watching them progress. Knowing

Efrain Valentin USAG-Daegu MWR Camp Carroll Life Guard that if anything happen over open water the person has a better chance of survival. I invite anyone that wants to learn how to swim to stop by our facility for lessons. What is one thing about your job that most people don’t know? As lifeguards, we are like a Jack of all trades. We are chemists because we control

PH by adding chemicals. We are engineers because we control the water pumps, chemical feeders. We are first a response medical team, and athlete. I’ve been a lifeguard over five years, and I am also a certified A Facility Operator as well as a volunteer swim coach. It’s also very rewarding when you save someone’s life.

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Mentoring passed down from one NCO to another Commentary by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks Public Affairs Chief It was several years ago as a young staff sergeant, a sergeant major told me, “You can choose your mentor, but your mentor can't choose you.” We were having a conversation and as he shared his knowledge and wisdom on how he advanced through the ranks to wear a star in between his chevrons and rockers, I realized the importance of that statement. I began to recall and remember the NCOs who were part of my professional and personal development. Some years later, as the US Army celebrates 2009 as the Year of the NCO, I still have fond and not so fond recollections of the mentors I chose to pattern my military career. Although everyone who went to basic training can recall their drill sergeants, it was my first duty station in 1988 that I tapped my first mentor - Staff Sgt. Johnson. At 6 feet, 5 inches, he towered over me when he conducted our morning in-ranks inspections. I heard he was a former AllArmy boxer in the days of his youth, and truth be told he still carried the swagger of a title fighter the way he entered a room. He was a no-nonsense leader and quietly conducted his day-to-day missions, but always had a word when it came to teaching me the skills of my craft as a Soldier. He insisted that anyone can come to work each day and do their job,

but what do you do when you're off the clock is important as well. He encouraged me to join the color guard, take college classes, learn chess and read a book every now and then. I remember the proud smile he had after I marched as a member of the color guard during a change of command ceremony for our brigade commander. After the ceremony he praised me for looking like a Soldier. Shortly afterwards, the entire color guard was recommended for Army Achievement Medals for our outstanding performance - this would be my very first award in my Army career. During the awards ceremony I was a no-show and unaccounted for, much to the embarrassment of Staff Sgt. Johnson. As I lay sleeping in my bed in a drunken hang over, I was awakened by the thunderous booming of knocks on my door. Staggering to the door, I was instantly sobered as the giant monster of a man loomed over me. "You got ten minutes and nine of ‘em are already gone," bellowed Johnson. I don't know to this day if I've ever dressed that fast in my life, but I was downstairs to meet him, visibly shaking. As we rode to the office, he was quiet. "Sergeant Johnson, I am so sorry. I didn't mean to miss my award ceremony," I uttered. Silence from Staff Sgt. Johnson. – See MENTORING Page 28 –

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AREA IV Job Opportunities ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER

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APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS KOEZ08137896 Health Promotion Coordinator KOEZ08186601R Medical Support Assistant KOEZ09334712 Store Worker KOEZ09228585 Supervisory Industrial Engineering KOEZ09228588 Civil Engineer KOEZ09293680 Multiple KOEZ09312701 Food Service Mgt Specialist KOEZ09334810 Nurse Consultant (Case Manager) NAF US CITIZEN POSITION WENAFFC09319247 District Manager KN NAF POSITIONS (Open to KN & 3rd Country Family Members) SA-09-0260T(R) Food Service Worker CONTRACT NAFIB3-09-R-0008 Gymnastics Instructor NAFIB3-09-R-0017 Taekwondo Instructor NAFIB3-09-R-0019 Drum Instructor N/A On-Call HR Specialist N/A Part-Time ACAP Counselor N/A Various Duties

GS-11 GS-5 GS-4 YC-2 GS-11 YF-2 GS-11 GS-9

18th Med Com, Cp Henry Medical Clinic, Cp. Carroll Commissary, Cp. Carroll USAG-D DPW, Cp. Henry USAG-D DPW, Cp. Henry Army Engineer, Cp. Henry USAG, DOL, Cp. Henry 168th Med Bn Cp. Walker

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Stars & Stripes, Cp. Henry

CLOSE DATE Mar. 9 Mar. 9 Mar. 9 Mar. 11 Mar. 11 Mar. 13 Mar. 18 Mar. 13 Jun. 1

KWB-2 DFAC, Cp. Carroll

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CYS2, Cp. Walker CYS2, Cp. Walker CYS2, Cp. Walker MPD, Cp. Henry ACAP, Cp. Henry Education Center

For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951

MENTORING Throughout the rest of the day, more silence. I felt as if I'd let him down and I could never be back in his good graces. Later he told me to put on my PT gear and meet him at the gym. As I entered the gym, there stood Staff Sgt. Johnson in boxing gear pummeling a punching bag. The sound of his fists

from Page 27 sounded like cannons cocking on a 21gun salute. "Put those gloves and head protection on. Stretch and then get in the ring. It's time for your counseling session," Johnson said slyly. I was introduced to the phrase "wall-towall" counseling as in between punches to

my dome and rib cage, I could hear what sounded like a Sunday morning sermon about "thou shall not ever miss formation," and "thou shall not embarrass me ever again." Lying in the fetal position after what seemed like an eternity on the mat; Johnson helped me up, put his arm around me and explained how not only did I let him down, but I let down myself.

For the rest of his time as my NCO, I took every opportunity to learn from him. He was a great azimuth for leadership, motivation and taking responsibility for my actions. Before he PCSed, Johnson told me that he was proud that I chose him as a mentor and the day will come for me to be the same for a young troop. I'd like to think some 20 years since that conversation, I've done him proud.

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