Volume 5, Issue 46 P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING IN THE R EPUBLIC OF K OREA September 7, 2007

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take to the stage at historic, exciting deputy CG
Yongsan’s ‘end of Soemun Market visits 35th Air
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Army invests $100M in

Family and MWR
Air traffic controllers conduct
Programs worldwide
By William Bradner
flight operations near Seoul
Family and MWR Command PAO
Secretary of the Army Mr. Pete Geren and Army
Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. have approved
an additional $100 million to expand and enhance more
than 50 existing Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation programs and services for Soldiers and
Families affected by the Army’s current deployment
cycles.
For example, the Family Readiness Support Assistant
program will offer relief to Family Readiness Group
volunteer leaders by providing administrative support
in maintaining phone rosters, telephone trees,
scheduling activities and classes for Family RG
meetings and coordinating services with other garrison
agencies. This expansion will reach down to the
deployable battalion level, Army-wide and will cover
active, National Guard and Army Reserve units. FRG
volunteer leaders are applauding this change because
it allows them to focus on providing more direct peer
to peer support. It also improves communication
among Family members.
“Commanders had already identified the need for
FRSAs at the unit level, and we’re responding,” said
Brig. Gen. Belinda Pinckney, FMWRC Commander.
“We’re not inventing anything new; we’re taking
something that works well and expanding it, providing
a uniform level of support to Soldiers and Families
Army-wide.”
Funds are allocated to expand childcare programs, PHOTO BY ROBERT H. MCELROY

reduce childcare fees, increase respite care for Pvt. Kelly Brooks, an Army Air Traffic Controller with Foxtrot Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd General Support
Families, extend childcare hours to accommodate Aviation Battalion, Camp Humphreys, guides in a UH-60 Blackhawk at CP Tango near Seoul during the
working spouses, provide training for school guidance recent Ulchi Focus Lens exercise. See page 21 for full story and photos.
personnel to understand and recognize the stresses

Seoul to hold ‘A Day of No Vehicle’, Sept. 10

military students experience and expand Army
sponsored off-post child care programs for
geographically dispersed Families.
Garrison commanders will now have the authority
to expand other Soldier and Family support services
as well, by increasing staffing in our Army Community
Service centers, Military Family Life Consultants and
sports, fitness and recreation programs.
"The intent is to signal to everybody that we've
heard you and we're listening," Casey said. "We're going
to make sure we are resourcing Family programming
at the appropriate level to help our Families and our
Soldiers, who are under the stress of numerous
deployments."
Casey said more funds will be designated for Family
and Soldier support programs and services over the
next five years. The Family and MWR Command is
See MWR
MWR, Page 4
YONGSAN GARRISON — Seoul is requesting all
residents to avoid using privately-owned vehicles
Monday, Sept. 10. Instead, they are pushing public
transportation, bicycles and walking.
To encourage the use of public transportation, all
city buses and local shuttle buses will be free until 9
p.m. Monday. The Seoul subway and intercity buses
will still require tickets.
In the Jongno area, city officials will only allow buses
until 6 p.m. The Jongno area is from Sejongno 4-ga to
Dongdaemun.
“Also, all government parking lots will be closed
Monday,” said U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Community
Relations Officer An Chang-sin.
“Privately owned parking lots are encouraged to close
for the day as well.”
City officials plan to conduct various environmental
awareness events. Participants will spread green grass
on closed roads and draw on big canvases.
“There will be a parade of 1,000 bicycles at Jongno
with many street art performances,” An said. “Also, all
of the great city gates will be closed to vehicle traffic.”
Military traffic will be exempt from participating;
however, USAG-Yongsan officials encourage the use
of mission-essential traffic only.
“We want to support our neighbors in making this
day a success,” said USAG-Yongsan Commander Col.
Dave Hall. “I encourage everybody in the community
to use public transportation, ride a bicycle or walk on
Monday.”
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Bell Sends # 39-07
Bell Sends: 2007 COLA survey results
I would like to give everyone an update on • This fall, Servicemembers in Korea will
where we are in the COLA business. In April see a downward 4 point adjustment in their
through May 2007, trained and experienced authorized COLA.
USFK Pricing Teams completed a Retail Price • To lessen the impact on Servicemembers
Schedule (RPS) to compare the price of on and and their families, these adjustments will occur
off-post goods and services here in Korea as in two phases: 2 points on 1 October 2007 and
required by Department of Defense (DoD) 2 points on November 2007. click on this link
regulations. The teams collected raw price data to see an illustration of how this decrease
for 120 goods and services from vendors would affect two different Servicemembers:
frequented by USFK Servicemembers, as 2007 COLA Result Illustration.
identified during last year’s Living Pattern • These adjustments are being applied by
Survey (LPS). Gen. B.B. Bell DoD as a result of the RPS. COLA is also
• The LPS online surveys of 2004, 2005, and adjusted to compensate for the differences in
2006 established the shopping patterns of Servicemembers foreign currency exchange rates, which means that your
in Korea. USFK did not conduct an LPS in 2007 due to the COLA will also be impacted by the exchange relationship of
high participation rates and quality of previous results. the Korean Won and the US Dollar. This factor is
• The RPS, which requires sending teams to locations automatically calculated twice each month and could result
identified in as LPS, is used to accurately report the prices in either upward or downward adjustments to your COLA
of goods and services used by Servicemembers stationed throughout the year.
in Korea. As part of the 2007 COLA Survey, USFK deployed The bottom line is that COLA improves the quality of life
RPS teams to Seoul, Pyongtaek, Taegu, Chinhae, and to Osan for our Servicemembers and their families by adding dollars
Airbase. to their take-home pay each month. As a valuable financial
During May and June, the 175th Financial Management entitlement to all Servicemembers, this command will ensure
Center, as the USFK finance element, consolidated the that you receive every penny you are legally and ethically
information and verified its accuracy. The results were then entitled to. If you’d like to calculate your current COLA,
submitted to DoD, who then compared our prices against click on this link: Compute Current COLA.
CONUS prices of similar goods and services. The results I know that many of you will question why your COLA is
produce the COLA rates for Servicemembers stationed in being adjusted downward as a result of the RPS here in
Korea, compensating them for the difference in these price Korea and comparative prices in CONUS. I want you to
levels. know that these calculations are performed precisely in
The results of this year’s RPS demonstrated that while accordance with federal law and DoD regulations, and are
the cost of comparable goods and services in Korea fairly applied and executed properly to ensure you are
increased during the preceding 12 months, the cost of compensated on an equal basis with your CONUS
comparable goods and services in CONUS increased at an counterpart servicemembers, while still receiving a fair
even greater rate during the same time period. Because COLA overseas COLA. If you have questions regarding your
is intended to compensate for the cost difference between COLA or if you are seeking additional information, please
Korea and CONUS and to equalize purchasing power, DoD contact the 175th Financial Management Center at DSN 725-
will adjust our COLA, which will result in an overall decrease. 3201, or check their website at the following URL: http://
In other words and in accordance with federal law and DoD 175fincom.korea.army.mil/.
regulations, since the cost of living in Korea increased less
than the cost of living in CONUS where there is no COLA, GEN B.B. Bell
overseas COLA in Korea will actually decrease. Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
Military Police Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the military exited without rendering proper payment. AAFES Security
police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do detained PI #1, PI #2 and PI #3 and escorted them to the
not imply the guilt or innocence of any person. AAFES Security Office where they surrendered the
merchandise. PI #1, PI #2 and PI #3 were detained and
AREA I: Aggravated Assault, False Official Statement, transported by MP to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where they
SUBJECT #1 and VICTIM #1 were involved in a verbal were advised of their legal rights, in the presence of their
altercation, which turned physical when SUBJECT #1 struck sponsors, which they waived, rendering written sworn
VICTIM #1 in the leg with a closed hand. SUBJECT #1 sat statements admitting to the offense. PI #1, PI #2 and PI #3
on VICTIM #1 and held VICTIM #1’s arms using SUBJECT were issued order to show cause memorandums, processed
#1’s knees. VICTIM #1 bit SUBJECT #1 and was able to and released to their sponsors. PI #1, PI #2 and PI #3’s
escape and went into the kitchen, where VICTIM #1 grabbed RCP’s were retained. The merchandise was returned to
a knife. SUBJECT #1 took the knife from VICTIM #1 and AAFES. This is a final report.
put it against VICTIM #1’s throat. VICTIM #1 sustained
bruises to the body and declined medical treatment. AREA III: Assault Consummated By a Battery, Curfew
SUBJECT #1 was later escorted by SUBJECT #1’s unit to Violation, Failure to Obey Order or Regulation (USFK Policy
the USAG-Casey PMO where SUBJECT #1 was advised of Letter #45), At 4:20 a.m., Aug. 25, SUBJECT #1 and VICTIM
SUBJECT #1’s legal rights, which SUBJECT #1 waived, #1 were involved in a verbal altercation which turned
rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the physical when SUBJECT #1 struck VICTIM #1 in the face
offenses. Investigation also revealed SUBJECT #1 made a several times with a closed hand. SUBJECT #1 sustained
false official statement when SUBJECT #1 stated the incident
did not involve alcohol. SUBJECT #1 was processed and
injuries consisting of lacerations to SUBJECT #1’s tongue
and scratches to his arm. VICTIM #1 was transported to the
released to SUBJECT #1’s unit. KNP charges are pending.
Investigation continues by KNP and MPI with KNP as the
Kyungbuk National University Hospital where VICTIM #1
was treated and released for injuries consisting of lacerations
lead agency. to VICTIM #1’s face. SUBJECT #1 was charged by KNP
under ROK Criminal Code #257-1 (Assault) and was released
AREA II: Shoplifting, PI #1, PI #2 and PI #3 were observed into MP custody on a CJ Form 2. SUBJECT #1 was
by AAFES Security via CCTV in the menswear department. transported to the USAG-Daegu PMO where SUBJECT #1
PI #2 removed one article of clothing, three video games was administered a PBT with a result of 0.086% BAC and
and proceeded to the men’s dressing room. PI #3 then was not advised of SUBJECT #1’s legal rights due to
entered the dressing room and concealed the merchandise
SUBJECT #1’s level of intoxication. SUBJECT #1 was
on his person. PI #1 then entered the dressing room to ensure processed and released to SUBJECT #1’s unit. Investigation
all merchandise was concealed. PI #1, PI #2 and PI #3 then continues by KNP and MPI, with KNP as the lead agency.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
New E-mail Address
The IMCOM-Korea Region Equal
Employment Opportunity Office has
made it easier for individuals with
questions or concerns to contact them.
The EEO Office has established an e-
mail address that delivers e-mail directly
to the entire IMCOM-Korea Region
EEO Office. Employees can contact us
via e-mail at our new address IMCOM-
K o r e a E E O @ k o r e a . a r m y. m i l .
Alternatively, users on the “Korea
Domain” can simply type “eeo” at the
global address list to send an e-mail to
the EEO Office. This new initiative
facilitates equal access to EEO services
for all who may have questions,
concerns, or need assistance.
Client Legal Services Closure
Client Legal Services, located on the
second floor of the ACS, Bldg. 4106,
Yongsan, will be closed Sept. 21 for
Organization Day.
Virtues Volunteers Needed
The Virtues English program requires
active-duty Servicemembers to
volunteer two Saturdays per month
(2nd and 4th Sat.). The first class starts
Oct. 13. Sign up as a volunteer today!
Being a volunteer for the Virtues
English classes will help to satisfy your
Good Neighbor Program requirement.
Call Minhye Forge or Chris
Bartholomew at the Camp Kim USO for
more information, DSN 724-7781/7003.
Contingency
Contracting NCO Briefing
There will be a briefing at Commisky’s
today at 11:30 a.m. by the #1
Contingency Contracting NCO &
Officer in Korea. This session will tell
you all about the Army’s newest MOS
and tell you how you can potentially
become a Contingency Contracting
NCO. If you have any questions or to
reserve a seat please contact SFC
David Warner, 724-6161, e-mail:
david.warner1@korea.army.mil.
Rugby Players Needed
Players interested in joining a USFK/
CFC rugby team to compete in the
Seoul International Touch Rugby
Tournament, Sept. 15, should contact
Maj. Curtis at DSN 723-3917.
176th Finance Battalion
Redesignation Ceremony
The 176th Finance Battalion will host a
redesignation ceremony, Oct. 16, as
Ltc. Eric F. Zellars cases the 176th
Finance Battalion colors and Maj. Sean
D. Anderson takes command of the
176th Finance Command Company. The
ceremony will be held at, Lombardo
Field, Yongsan South Post, at 10 a.m.
For additional information about
events and activities scheduled
throughout the region visit the
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Wanted: Contingency Contracting NCOs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Promote your Army career and
yourself by becoming a Contingency Contracting NCO. It
may not be apparent, but there is currently a shortage of
Contract Specialists and Contracting Officers within the Federal
civilian workforce and this includes the U.S. Army. To address
the shortage within the Army, a new MOS has been created for
NCOs who are looking for a new adventure and direction outside
of their current career field.
These selected NCOs will have the potential to become
Contract Specialists and warranted Contingency Contracting
NCOs who will be authorized by law to procure supplies,
services and contract minor construction in support of
Warfighters worldwide. Contracting support is transparent to
most soldiers, but is vital to mission success.
Contracting assignments are not confined to deployments,
but also to CONUS and OCONUS contracting offices that
support military installations, activities, and Army-wide
programs such as recruitment, advertising, public service
announcements, research and development, training programs,
and weapon systems acquisitions.
If an NCO is MOS reclassified to 51C, the NCO undergoes
a rigorous training regiment that includes numerous contracting
courses coupled with on-the-job training in contracting offices
that can ultimately lead to a Defense Acquisition Workforce
Improvement Act Level III certification in contracting and
accession into the Army’s Acquisition Corps.
The Department of Defense’s civilian contracting workforce
also must meet DAWIA certification requirements, but not all
attain membership in the Army’s Acquisition Corps. With this
in mind, the NCO who retires with a 51C MOS and the
appropriate contracting experience, could possibly transition
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post Events and Activities
Celadon Festival (Today-Sept. 16)
The fresh-air Celadon Exhibition showcases the works of
Korea’s leading artisans, while the Celadon Museum offers
visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of the art
and view artifacts and pieces designated as national
treasures. The event features an exhibit comparing the
celadons of Korea and China, a show presenting the works
of globally-recognized artists as well as celadon musical
instruments which offer a new perspective on the art. The
festival also includes musical and rope dancing
performances, martial arts demonstrations and shopping
opportunities. The area in and around Gangjin was a central
production site of blue celadon for 500 years during the
Goryeo Dynasty. For information, visit www.gangjinfes.or.kr/
Martial Arts Fest (Sept. 28-Oct. 4)
The Chungju World Martial Arts Festival includes a formal
ceremony, competitions and demonstrations, cultural
exhibits, hands-on events, contests and shopping
opportunities, offering a variety of things to see, do and eat.
The hands-on programs are a big attraction for visitors who
come to enjoy the festival. Other events include the
Nunchaku, Taekkyun and Baegi Contests. Cultural programs
offer a taste of Chungju culture including the Native Local
Food Court, which features Chungju Apple Noodles, a local
favorite. Visitors can get hands-on at the Promotion Hall,
where they can learn martial arts techniques, experience
Korea’s historical military service examinations, and try on
soldier uniforms. Various competitions held by the world’s
leading martial artist and Korea’s national team members are
also festival highlights. For information, visit
www.martialarts.or.kr
Hwanseongul Cave (Gangwon-do)
Hwanseongul Cave is nestled in the midst of the scenic
mountains of Gangwon-do in Korea’s eastern region and
one of the largest limestone caverns in Asia. Though just a
portion of this enormous cavern is open to the public, the
journey is worthwhile. It features ten pools, six waterfalls, a
large main chamber and many interesting rock formations.
For more information visit http://ebook.tour2korea.com
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into the contracting field immediately after retirement.
Recently, a Master Sgt. in the 51C MOS, who is a member of the
Army’s Acquisition Corps, retired in Korea, and relocated to Virginia.
She transitioned into a Contract Specialist’s job with Defense
Logistics Agency as a GS-12 Federal employee. With vast
opportunities for advancement and training, this Soldier/Civilian
could expect to be a GS-13 in as little as two years.
Contracting is a challenging career with intense training and
many lessons to be learned, but it is not for everyone. However,
since we’re focusing on U.S. Army military personnel, there’s no
doubt that the “Army Strong” individual will succeed as a future
Army Contingency Contracting NCO.
Are you interested? The new MOS will be launched Oct. 1,
under the supervision of the Army Acquisition Support Center at
Fort Belvoir, Va., which will be its proponency office. The specialty
will be part of the Army Acquisition Corps, and will be in career
management field 51, acquisition.
The Army is accepting reclassification requests for its newest
military occupational specialty, 51C (Contingency Contracting
Noncommissioned Officer). The reclassification program is open
to staff sergeants and sergeants first class who are in a balanced or
over strength MOS, and have fewer than 10 years of active federal
service. For detailed information about the new specialty and for
reclassification specifics, soldiers can access http://asc.army.mil/
career/programs/nco/default.cfm.
Come to Commiskeys today at 11:30 a.m. and hear the # 1
Contingency Contracting NCO & Officer here in Korea tell you all
about the Army’s newest MOS and tell you how you can potentially
become a Contingency Contracting NCO. If you have any questions
or to reserve a seat contact SFC David Warner, 724-6161, e-mail:
david.warner1@korea.army.mil.
Jazz Fest (Wednesday-Sept. 16)
The Jarasum International Jazz Festival features two large outdoor
stages on which world famous musicians perform all day and
into the early morning throughout the festival. The event offers
an enjoyable listening experience coupled with picturesque
surroundings. Hot air balloon rides are available for visitors who
wish to get a bird’s eye view of Jarasum (Jaraseom Island). The
event also features family photo sessions, a treasure hunt, and
jazz music photography and instrument exhibits. The Jarasum
International Jazz Festival also offers water sports from banana
boat rides to water skiing. The site is known for its beautiful
scenic views and water recreation. For more information, visit
www.tour2korea.com
Seoul Air Show (Oct. 20-21)
Located at the Seoul Airport, the Seoul Air Show stands as one
of the most popular aerospace and defense exhibitions in the
Asia-Pacific region. Although the show opens on the Oct. 16, it
is only open to the public Oct. 20-21, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance
tickets can be purchased online or onsite. Admission for public
visitors will range from 4,000 – 9,000 won. Visitors traveling by
automobile should also plan on paying for parking. For more
information, visit the Seoul Air Show’s online at
www.seoulairshow.com/en/.
Mask Dance Fest (Sept. 28-Oct. 7)
The Mask Dance in Korea addresses various themes in the
performance such as the four seasons, life and death, local
religion, and nature. Seeing the brightly colored masks with over-
exaggerated features will surely make visitors laugh. A world-
famous folk dance team has also been invited to perform at this
annual event. Various programs are available to visitors, including
a Mask Dance Contest in which visitors can wear face- paint and
show their dance creations. Andong Folk Experience will give
visitors a valuable chance to feel the region’s traditional culture
and enjoy folk plays. The Andong Food Festival awaits visitors
who want a taste of delicious regional foods. The event will also
feature marionette performances, mime, art performances, exhibits
and contests. Various hands-on events have also been scheduled
such as “Making Small Masks” and “Making Wooden
Sculptures”. For information, visit www.maskdance.com.
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Soldiers and Family Members from the 175th Finance Battallion take part in a
KATUSA organized trip to a world cup soccer match between Korea and Peru.
Finance battalion takes trip to
world cup soccer tournament
By Pv2. Kim, Kyung Hoon
Eighth U.S. Army journalist
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The
176th Finance Battalion recently attended
the World Cup Soccer Match between
Korea and Peru at Suwon World Cup
Stadium.
The trip was part of the battalion’s
Good Neighbor Program. Each month the
battalion sponsors a trip to explore South
Korean culture. The World Cup this time
around was for 17 and under players, not
exactly the famous World Cup matches
that were held in Korea back in 2002, but
exciting none the less.
The trips, known in the battalion as
“KATUSA Trips,” are organized and led
by a KATUSA soldier. They give the
KATUSA Soldiers an opportunity to share
their country, culture and traditions with
their American soldier counterparts. The
trips also give the U.S. Soldiers an
opportunity to get out and see the sights
of Korea. This trip was lead by the
battalion senior KATUSA, Sgt. Jun, Jin.
MWR
working with Garrison commanders
and senior mission commanders to
ensure the program enhancements and
expansions are tailored to meet the needs
of Soldiers and Families.
“We’re listening carefully to Soldiers,
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COURTESY 175 FINANCE BATTALION
“Most of the KATUSA Soldiers
remember going to the real World Cup
Games in 2002 when Korea hosted the
tournament. That was a exciting time for
all Koreans. But today’s tournament is
just as exciting, especially watching the
young players on the Korean national
team.” said Jun.
The game was an exiting match with
many shooting opportunities for both
teams.
Peru won the game, 1 to 0 with a great
head-shot late in the first half. Korea had
opportunities in the second half but could
not put the ball in the goal.
Past 176th Finance Battalion KATUSA
trips include a tour of the Gyeongbokgung
Palace, shopping at Insadong, hiking on
Dobongsan, and other sporting and
performing arts events.
“We use public transportation —
subway or buses—so everyone learns
how to get out and around Seoul. We visit
the site and then find a Korean restaurant
to have something to eat. It’s a great way
to learn about Korea,” added Jun.
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Family members and leaders at all levels,”
Pinckney said. “The Army Leadership
is proud of the service and sacrifices of
both our Soldiers and their Families, and
the total Army Family deserves the best
possible support we can deliver.”
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander in Chief, George Lisicki and James Richardson, deputy commander of USAG-Casey, flip hamburgers and
hot dogs Sept. 3 in the Dongducheon VFW post during a meeting to explain and announce important roles the VFW will play in future veterans and
Soldiers lives.
VFW Commander in Chief visits Casey
By Jim Cunningham,
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY—The
Commander in Chief of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars, George Lisicki, came
to USAG-Casey Sept. 3 to take a tour
of Casey and to deliver a message to
Warriors in Area I.
“Veterans today are, for the most
part, married with children,” Lisicki
said. “Many of them are members of
the National Guard and reservists. We
want to be more family oriented at the
VFW.”
When the VFW began it was a
family oriented organization, Lisicki
said. The future of the VFW is with
the modern veteran and his needs in
the present time.
“These veterans today, both parents
work. We want to get them involved
in our organization,” Lisicki said. “We
want VFW posts that fill the needs of
today’s veterans. This means we need
to bring computers in and set up
internet cafes for them. And, have
things for their children to do while the
mother and father get active in our
organization.”
Providing daycare centers for the
working parents during the day as well
as other needs of the family is the key
for keeping the VFW centers active
during the daytime, Lisicki said. Our
real challenge is in recruiting because
as the WWII veteran aged they did
not want children around.The Vietnam
War veteran came in and brought families.
“Many of our posts halls are left
empty during the daytime,” Lisicki
said. “We will open them up to daycare
centers and put in some gym
equipment for the parents to use after
work. The veteran today likes to
workout.”
“We need to implement the fresh
ideas of today’s veteran,” Lisicki said.
“We will be more relevant to his or her
needs because it is their needs that
matter the most to us.”
Because veterans today that
survived serious injuries need better
health care, the VFW is lobbying
Congress for better health care from
the Veterans Administration, Lisicki
said.
“Today’s veterans will need health
care for the rest of their lives,” Lisicki
said. “By being the strong lobbying
organization we are, we will fight to
make sure the money is there for
veterans’ health care to take care of
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these veterans for the rest of their
lives.”
The VFW is lobbying for a new
education bill to suit the demands of
education for the Soldiers of today.
“The old Montgomery Bill is not
sufficient for today’s veterans,” Lisicki
said. “That bill is $12,000 short of what
it should be for today’s universities and
colleges. We are working hard in
Congress and pushing this new
education bill.”
The new veteran is looking for more
family oriented organizations, and the
21st century VFW aims to give them
all they need; from education to a
health care that will take care of all
disabled Soldiers and a place to be
active in continuing the excellence in
providing for the Warrior after his
service to the nation, Lisicki said.
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TSP to Begin Using

New Account Numbers
The Thrift Saving Plan will begin
using account numbers to improve
individual account holder security in
October. For more information log
onto the TSP website.

Suicide Prevention Week

at Casey
USAG-Casey will have a display
booth for Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at
the Post Exchange. For more
information call: 730-4287.

Suicide Prevention Week

at Red Cloud
USAG-Red Cloud will have a
display booth for Suicide Prevention
Week Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. in Mitchell’s Club. For more
information call: 730-4287.

Motorcycle Safety Class JIM CUNNINGHAM

at Camp Mobile
The next Motorcycle Safety class
will be held on Camp Mobile from
Sept. 15-23. For more information
call: 732-8529.
Second Taxi Service on
USAG-RC and Camp Stanley
A second taxi service in operation
on USAG-RC and Camp Stanley.
This company is to help supplement
the AAFES Airiang Taxi during
peak times as requested by Soldiers
in Area I. For more information call:
732-6263/6307.
Korean Employees
OSA Survey
One session for Korean Employees
OSA Survey will be conducted Sept.
11 at 9 a.m. in the CPAC training
room at USAG-RC for DOL and
DES personnel. For more
information call: 732-6788.
Jewish Festival
of Sukkot
The Festival of Sukkot will be set
up in a patio area near the Kosher
Kitchen in South Post Chapel
USAG Yongsan, on Sunday, Sept.
23. For more information call: 02-
7913-6707.
9/11 Prayer Luncheon
at Stanley, Casey,
Red Cloud
Camp Stanley will provide a Prayer
Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept.
11. For more information call: 732-5568.
USAG-Casey a video “Cross and the
Towers” will be shown. Remarks and
prayer will follow. USAG-RC in the
Warrior Chapel from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. chapel doors will be open for prayer,
during this time, a slide show
presentation will also be shown
continuously.
Capt. LisMary Wilson, DPTMS operations officer USAG-RC, briefs Soldiers and Civilians about traumatic brain
injury and post-traumatic stress disorder Aug 30.
Warriors and Civilians train to
recognize signs of TBI and PTSD
By Jim Cunningham,
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD— The
Army launched its Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder and mild Traumatic
Brain Injury chain-teaching program
at the Pentagon July 18 by training flag
officers and Army senior executive
service Civilians how to recognize and
help distressed Soldiers who may or
may not recognize their unseen
injuries.
“On June 22 the Acting Secretary
of the Army and Chief of Staff of the
Army approved the mild traumatic
brain injury and post-traumatic stress
disorder awareness and response
program,” said Capt. LisMary Wilson,
directorate of plans, training,
mobilization and security operations
officer, USAG-RC.
“This program is being directed
throughout the Army. That is the
reason we are having this class.”
Capt. Wilson started the class by
explaining that PTSD and mild TBI
were not the same, but Soldiers could
experience the effects of both
simultaneously.
“PTSD and mild traumatic brain
injury or concussion are wounds of war
that aren’t visible, so sometimes we
miss them,” Wilson said. “It’s critically
important all Soldiers be able to
recognize these unseen wounds of
war, both to help their buddies and to
help themselves. Furthermore, we
need to make sure every leader knows
about concussions, mild TBI and
PTSD, so they can help others.”
According to the training slides and
video, mild TBI has become so
common in the Iraq theater of
operations, it is considered a signature
and unseen wound of the conflict.
Roughly, two-thirds of injuries are
caused by blast events, with about 40
percent of injured Soldiers showing
evidence of mild TBI or concussion.
“It can be caused by motor vehicle
accidents, a significant blast or even
sports, but no matter what the cause
every case of mild TBI needs to be
evaluated. We recommend anyone
who is involved in a blast or any kind
of direct trauma to their head visit their
local aid station,” Wilson said.
“Any Soldier who is nauseous, has
blurred vision, sees ‘stars’ or has
dizziness needs to be evaluated as soon
as possible.”
Treatment and recovery for mild
TBI are usually a simple process that
involves simply rest and relaxation for
a few days. But, it is important for
Soldiers not to neglect seeking
treatment and for their fellow
comrades-in-arms to let their chain of
command know when they suspect a
battle buddy is suffering from
concussion.
The key to recovery from
concussion is time, knowledge and
education, Wilson added.
Should Soldiers suffering from a
concussion return to duty too early and
become involved in another blast or
accident, that Soldier could suffer
irreversible brain damage.
“Soldiers diagnosed with mild TBI
should ensure their medical records are
updated for future reference,” Wilson
said.
When pointing out symptoms of
PTSD, Wilson also said no amount of
training could totally prepare a Soldier
for the realities of combat.
Most will do well but, for some,
persistent symptoms can include re-
experiencing the event through
nightmares, jumping at loud noises, or
feeling keyed up or on edge all the
time.
“We know from the mental-health
advisory teams and other sources
between 20 and 30 percent of U.S.
military personnel returning from
combat operations report
psychological symptoms; sleep
problems, feel depressed and have
difficulty in their relationships,” Wilson
said. “Most Soldiers will transition in a
normal, healthy way, but some will take
a little longer than others.”
The Army provides many sources
to help Soldiers suffering from PTSD
and mild TBI or other behavioral-health
problems. These include chaplains,
deployable stress-control teams,
medical and behavioral-health clinics,
and the Military One-Source hotline at
1-800-342-9647. On the web, log in to
http://www.army.mil/-news.
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Soldier
Show
dazzles at
Casey
By Jim Cunningham,
USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-CASEY—Every two years

Warriors are treated to a show
featuring their own. The Soldier Show
opened in the Carey Fitness Center on
USAG-Casey Sept. 1 with a matinee
performance that dazzled the audience.
It was so well produced and polished,
one could not tell it from the best of
Broadway. Best of all, a Soldier from
the 2nd Infantry Division Band was
one of the featured performers.
“The Soldier Show is a tradition
that dates back to Irving Berlin,” said JIM CUNNINGHAM
Victor Hurtado, Soldier Show director. The entire cast of the 2007 Soldier Showcomes out for curtain calls and introductions as the show comes to an end.
“It is a show of Soldiers entertaining
Soldiers.”
All in all 16 Soldiers form the 2007
Soldier Show cast, which counts
technicians as performers as well.
“I consider the technicians as
performers because they provide the
lighting and they must meet cues and
perform their routine just like the
performers on stage,” Hurtado said.
“They have to hit their spots just like
everybody else.”
Any Soldier can audition for the
Soldier Show program.
“It is a year long process,” Hurtado
said. “We take audition packets until
Dec. 31 at Army Entertainment
Division in Washington D.C. In
January, we take a look at all those
packets, and we select 25 people to
come and audition live at Fort Belvoir
Va. We put those Soldiers through a
10-day audition process where we
select anywhere from 14 to 18
performers.”
One of those lucky performers
chosen for this year’s Soldiers Show
is a member of the 2nd ID Band.
“I auditioned for the Soldier Show
in December of last year,” said Staff
Sgt. Walter Washington, alto
saxophonist and member of the 2ID
Band. “I arrived in Korea in January
this year, and in March I found out I
had been selected for this year’s
Soldiers Show.”
Washington believes that his
experience with the 2007 Soldiers
Show will make him a better musician
for the 2ID Band and a better live
performer in general.
“I miss being in Korea a lot,”
Washington said. “It is just like being Staff Sgt. Walter Washington plays
in a big family.” the alto saxophone during a rhythm
The 2007 Soldier Show will be giving and blues number in the 2007
11 performances in Korea before Soldier Show on Camp Casey
leaving for the United States. Sept. 1.
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Live band “Blue Frog” performs for Yongsan community members Monday at the Dragon Hill.
Live band, food draw community members
By Cpl. Jung Jae-hoon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Yongsan community members
celebrated the end of summer
Monday at a Dragon Hill Lodge
Labor Day picnic.
Labor Day is a federal holiday
originating from a desire by the
Central Labor Union to create a day
off for the “working man and
woman.” Over time, the extended
weekend has come to signify the end
of summer and beginning of the
school year.
Dragon Hill Lodge prepared a big
celebration with meals, beverages
and live music for community
members to enjoy.
“The picnic was just to have a lot
of fun for a day that everyone is able
to rest and have some relaxation,”
said DHL Sales and Marketing
Community members soak up the sun
Monday at the Oasis Courtyard.
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Director of Roxanne Holland. “We
wanted to offer some great foods
and some free music and of course,
sunshine.”
Holland encouraged everyone to
relax on the Oasis Courtyard grass
and enjoy a beautiful day.
Servicemembers, civilian em-
ployees and family members took her
words to heart.
“We’re enjoying ourselves very
much,” said community member
Patricia Edmondson. “We’ve enjoyed
the Blue Frog Band the most, that’s PHOTOS BY CPL. JUNG JAE-HOON
why we came.” “Blue Frog” lead guitarist Patrick Ellis plays a riff at the Dragon Hill Lodge Labor Day celebration.
The Blue Frogs band came to
town and performed classic rock and
roll tunes.
“Actually I’ve performed here in
the past and it was a lot of fun, so
we’re back,” said Band Member
Patrick Ellis. “It was a good chance
to play music on this wonderful day.”
The band performs classic rock and roll.
Ladria Clark (left) and Patricia Edmonson enjoy
the free concert. Community members enjoy food and music at the Oasis Courtyard.
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Power Outages
There will be a weekend South Post
scheduled power outage Sept. 29-30
from 9 a.m - 5 p.m. both days. Main
Post will have a power outage 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Oct. 13. The inclement weather
plan calls for alternate power outages
Oct. 20-21.

Soldier Show
The U.S. Army Soldier Show will be 7
p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at
Collier Field House. For information,
call 738-5254.

Commander's Hotline
USAG-Yongsan Community members
PHOTOS BY CPL. JUNG JAE-HOON
who have community concerns or
questions can call 738-3484.
Yongsan Child and Youth Services girls dance to a techno beat during the “End of Summer Jam” Saturday at the Main Post Club.

Mailroom Move ‘End of Summer Jam’

Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Signal Brigade Mailroom
will move Monday from its current
Main Post location, Bldg. T2608, to the
company headquarters at Camp Coiner,
Bldg. 1089. All mail box numbers will
remain the same; however, box holders
will need to verify information. For
information, call 723-6925.
USO Tour
Shop the Ichon pottery market and a
Yongin furniture outlet 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday with the USO. The cost for
military is $22 and civilian $25. For
information, call 724-7003.
MWR Tour
There will be a hiking trip to
Namhansansung 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15.
The cost is $10 and is open to all
identification card holders. The bus
departs from Moyer Community
Activity Center at 8 a.m. For
information, call 723-3291.
NSPS Focus Session
There will be a focus session for all
civilian employees and military leaders
who supervise civilians who will
transition into the National Security
Personnel System Wednesday at the
Dragon Hill Lodge Fountain Room. 9-
11 a.m. for civilians and 10:30-11:30 a.m.
for military. Also, 1-2 p.m. for civilians
and 2:30-3:30 for military. For
information, call 724-4808.
CFC Keyperson Training
There will be Combined Federal
Campaign keyperson training 9:30 -
10:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Multipurpose
Training Facility. For information, call
723-2781.
An “Island City” singer entertains community members
Jaylin Plummer(left), Arbeanna Williams and Taylor Randall wait to
perform a ballet piece for the “End of Summer Jam.”
Families enjoy the show in spite of the Saturday rain storm.
continues despite rain
By Pfc. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Saturday marked the end
of the summer heat, confirmed by an all-day cold
rainshower. The weather however, made it a busy day for
Community Activity Centers Director Mario Farrulla and
other organizers as the long-awaited “End of Summer Jam”
moved inside to the Main Post Club Underground to escape
the rain.
“We are celebrating a hundred days of summer with no
major accidents or problems,” Farrulla said. “The flea
market closed, yes, but there’s plenty of food, games and
music for everybody. The show will continue.”
Sure enough, in less than an hour the Funk-ups band
was playing its funk-jazz fusion music to a room bustling
with community members. The highlight of the party was
the Child and Youth Services Girls Ballet Dance Show.
Parents jumped onto chairs to take pictures of their
daughters.
“This is the first time I’ve seen my daughter perform,”
said Michelle Plummer. “I thought she’d be scared with
so many people, but she seems to really like it. I’m really
enjoying myself as well.”
Jeff Sloan and his wife Kristel were one of the few to
brave the dance stage with the children. Jeff said that he
had just come back from the military exercises at Camp
Red Cloud to be with his family.
“I’m having a great time here, and am looking forward
to relax and spend further time with my wife and son,” he
said.
The jam continued with more family-oriented prize-
winning games. Moms competed in hula hoops contests
while their sons smashed wooden boards in the martial
arts demonstration. Performances by local Korean bands
See Jam
Jam, Page 12

Garrison Calendar
Connect to the Garrison Calendar from
the USFK Global by opening Calendar,
select “Open a Shared Calendar,” type
yongsan, click OK, select Yongsan
again and click OK. For information,
call 738-7354.

Garrison Web Site

For more news and information, the
weather forecast and even a
community telephone book, visit the
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Web site
at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil.
One of the ballerinas grabs the attention of the spectators with her graceful moves.
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Garrison officials stress school safety, crossings
Plan calls for four traffic control
points on 8th Army Drive
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Two weeks
after students returned to school, local officials
are assessing the school safety plan.
“Military Police will continue to provide traffic
control points at four locations,” said U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall.
Those four locations (see diagram at right) are
all on 8th Army Drive.
Hall said Department of Defense Dependant
Schools officials decided to operate a fifth crossing
point at X Corps Blvd adjacent to the elementary
school.
“We need to inform parents where their children
should cross the streets,” Hall said.
The commander is also calling for community
volunteers to help with three additional crossing
points.
“We would like to get some volunteers to help
at two Burke Towers crossings and one at the
Commiskey’s Restaurant crossing,” he said. “This
would be a very important contribution to the
community.”
Hall said his staff is conducting a safety manned by DODDS as well as the road that Yongsan Garrison school zones:
assessment throughout the community focused on passes Burke Towers,” Hall said. “We are looking DO’s
“danger-areas” during school. at additional mitigating measures to slow traffic „Watch closely for directions from Military
“We are particularly concerned with the area at these keys areas and other areas that may need Police at intersections and obey their commands
on X Corps Blvd. that goes by Collier Field House, attention during this safety assessment period.” „Use the school drop off lane in front of the
over the hill and onto the crossing point currently Hall reiterated the list of do’s and don’ts at See Safety
Safety, Page 12
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We need you!
By Col. Dave Hall
USAG-Yongsan Commander
F
amily member employment
is a huge issue that has the
power to make great things
happen.
This week, I want to speak to our
great military spouses about seeking
employment in the Yongsan com-
munity.
A job not only has monetary
rewards, but it can also provide a hard
worker with a sense of ac-
complishment and self esteem.
Do you have any idea how powerful
you are? You have the power to make
this community a better place to live
and work.
We have 21 child care specialist
positions that we must fill before the
end of this month. We also have 17
job vacancies in other parts of Yongsan
Army Community Services.
Without you, our programs will not
work. Simply put, we need you.
If you’re a military spouse looking
for challenging work, here’s what you
can do. Online, go to http://
www.cpol.army.mil and click on
“Employment” and then “Search For
Jobs.” All available government jobs
are now listed on this site.
To apply, you’ll need to have an
Jam
“Swinging B-boys” and the all-female
“Island City Band” were other popular
shows.
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Command Sgt. Maj. Diane Foster
thanked community members for their
continuous support and presented
People-to-People New Seoul Chapter
Safety
elementary school and alongside
Youth Services
„Slow down to 25 KPH in front
of all schools
„Use designated crosswalks and
pedestrian overpasses
DON’Ts
„Drop off children within marked
bus loading/unloading zones
Connect to the Yongsan Calendar!
Yongsan
1. Within USFK, open Microsoft
Outlook. Go to Calendar and click
“Open a Shared Calendar.”
2. Type yongsan and click OK.
Then choose Yongsan from the
list and click OK.
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active resume on file. We can help you
with this too. We have an Employment
Readiness Program specialist who can
assist you with the resume process.
Let me also mention that from 10
a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday there will be a
Yongsan Job Fair at the Community
Services Building. A full range of
companies will be there to accept
resumes and possibly conduct job
interviews. From 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the
same day there will be a Resumix class
to help navigate the job seeking
process. For information, call
Mercedes Jamison at 738-8977.
My wife and I are new to the
community. We know that a lot of
Yongsan families are in the same boat.
Military spouses are trying to find their
nitch and employment is a super option.
I encourage you to seek employment
or at least look into volunteer
opportunities. You will find that the
Yongsan community is a great place
to live and work if you take the time to
get involved.
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President Hwang Mu-young with a
trophy of appreciation for sponsoring
the entire event.
“It is Labor Day soon,” said Saudia
Smith. “It is a time to take time off
and focus on enjoying one another’s
company, with friends, neighbors and
family members.”
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„Drop off children alongside X
Corps Blvd. or 8th Army Drive
„ Drop off students within
crosswalks or at intersections
„ Let children get out on the
roadside of your automobile
„Attempt to drive around traffic
that has backed up in the vicinity of
a crosswalk
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Be aware of your rights when it
comes to debt collectors: Part 2
By Capt. Holly B. Nostrant
USAG Humphreys Legal Center
Is someone calling you or sending you
correspondence about a debt that you owe?
Is this happening to someone you know or work
with?
If so, you need to know about the Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act.
Under the FDCPA, a consumer is protected from
abusive, deceptive and unfair debt collection
practices.
If a debt collector violates this federal law, a
consumer can sue the debt collector.
If successful, the debt collector may be liable for
actual damages, additional damages and court costs.
Oftentimes you may not realize that the debt
collector is violating the law.
Some debt collectors will use your ignorance or
fear against you.
If you receive any communications from a debt
collector, you should contact a legal assistance
attorney for assistance.
Pay attention to the following scenarios and
questions.
If the situation applies and you can say “yes” to
any of the questions, the debt collector may have
violated the FDCPA.
Scenario 7
Frank owes a debt. A debt collector starts
contacting him to pay. The debt collector employs
a number of practices to convince Frank to pay.
Frank suspects that they are acting unfairly. Did
the debt collector:
- Try to collect an amount it is not authorized to?
- Not notify Frank three to ten days in advance of
their intent to deposit a postdated check?
- Deposit or threaten to deposit a postdated check
prior to its date?
- Cause Frank to incur charges because they
concealed the true nature of the conversation? For
example, fees for collect phone calls and
telegrams.
- Threaten or take nonjudicial action when they
are not allowed nor intend to?
- Communicate by postcard?
- Use language or symbols other than their
address on an envelope?
- Use their business name on an envelope and it
shows that they are in the debt collection
business?
Scenario 8
Gina owes a debt. A debt collector contacts her
for the first time. Within five days of their initial
communication, did the debt collector fail to:
- Send Gina written notice?
Assume Gina received written notice. Did the
debt collector fail to state:
- The amount of debt and the name of who Gina
owes it to?
- That they will consider the debt valid unless Gina
disputes it within 30 days of receiving the written
notice?
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- That if Gina disputes in writing all or any portion
of the debt, they will obtain verification of the debt
and mail it to Gina?
- That if Gina makes a written request, they will
give her the original creditor’s name and address?
Assume Gina decides to dispute the debt in
writing. Did the debt collector fail to:
- Stop their collection efforts until they gave
verification to Gina?
Scenario 9
Hank owes multiple debts to a single creditor. A
debt collector starts contacting him and he
disputes some of the debts. Hank decides to send
a payment for a specific debt. Did the debt
collector:
- Fail to apply the payment according to Hank’s
directions?
- Apply the payment to a disputed debt?
The FDCPA is a great tool to protect you from
unscrupulous debt collectors. If debt collectors are
contacting you, here are three tips that you should
follow: Keep a record of all phone conversations. If
you cannot record them, keep a written log.
First, follow the 4 W’s: Who – Person’s name,
their business’ name, and contact information (phone,
e-mail, fax, and mailing address); What –
conversation details, especially comments made by
the debt collector; when – date and time of the call;
and where – your location and when they called.
Secondly, keep a copy of all written communications.
Keep all documentation, whether it’s by letter, fax,
email or another method. And never throw away
the envelopes. And finally, call a legal assistance
attorney and schedule an appointment. Bring records
of all phone and written communications that you
have. A legal assistance attorney will meet with you,
discuss the situation, and help you come up with a
solution.
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Sep 7- 13

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(R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.

1408 — Renowned horror novelist
Mike Enslin believes only in what he
can see with his own two eyes. But
after a string of best-sellers
discrediting paranormal events in the
most infamous haunted houses and
graveyards around the world, he
has no real proof of life afterlife. But
.Enslin's phantom-free run of long
and lonely nights is about to change
forever when he checks into suite
1408 of the notorious Dolphin Hotel
for his latest project, "Ten Nights in
Haunted Hotel Rooms." Defying the
warnings of the hotel manager, the
author is the first person in years to
stay in the reputedly haunted room.
Another best-seller may be
imminent, but first he must go from
skeptic to true believer- and
ultimately survive the night. Rated
PG-13 (violence, terror, frightening
images, language) 104 minutes
Live Free Or Die Hard — On the
July 4th holiday, an attack on the
vulnerable United States
infrastructure begins to shut down
the entire nation. The mysterious
figure behind the scheme has
figured out every modern angle --
but he never figured on an old-
school "analog" fly in the "digital"
ointment: John McClane. No mask.
No cape. No problem. Rated PG-13
(action violence, language, sexual
situation) 130 minutes
Death Sentence — Nick Hume is a
mild-mannered executive with a
perfect life, until one gruesome night
he witnesses something that changes
him forever. Transformed by grief,
Hume eventually comes to the disturbing
conclusion that no length is too great
when protecting his family. Rated R
(brutal violence, language) 97 minutes
DOA: Dead Or Alive — Four
voluptuous girls, each with unique
fighting styles, are invited to partake
in the ¡°Dead or Alive¡± fighting
tournament on an exotic island. Rated
PG-13 (martial arts action violence,
sexuality, nudity) 90 minutes
The Invasion — When a
mysterious alien infection spreads like
an epidemic over the entire country, a
woman fights to save her own life
and the life of her son, who may hold
the key to stopping the takeover. A
mysterious epidemic is sweeping the
world, but takes one Washington DC
psychiatrist to discover that the
disease is extraterrestrial in origin.
When her son becomes infected, she
and a colleague must work together
to find a cure, before the entire world
is lost. Rated PG-13 (violence,
disturbing images, terror) 93 minutes

Rush Hour 3 No Show Bug Licence To Wed No Show No Show No Show

(PG13) 6:45 p.m. (R) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m.
Bourne Ultimatum Live Free Or Die Hard Death Sentence Death Sentence Bourne Ultimatum 1408 1408
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Dead Or Alive Dead Or Alive Knocked Up Dead Or Alive Evan Almighty No Show Death Sentence
(PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 8:40 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Licence To Wed Evan Almighty Dead Or Alive Harry Potter 5 No Show Death Sentence Dead Or Alive
(PG13) 8 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Death Sentence Death Sentence Death Sentence Dead Or Alive Dead Or Alive Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5
(R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8 p.m. (R) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Evan Almighty Meet The Robinsons Meet The Robinsons Knocked Up Knocked Up The Condemned The Condemned
(PG) 6:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
Evan Almighty Shrek The Third Shrek The Third Live Free Or Die Hard Live Free Or Die Hard Spider-man 3 Spider-man 3
(PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
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USAG-Red Cloud
—Worship Services—
Ever consider ending your life?
By Chaplain (MAJ) Carol Highsmith to intervene.
USAG-Red Cloud Chaplain Why courage? Because like or not, there
Catholic Mass
Have you ever considered ending your life? seems to be a stigma connected to suicide and
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Has there ever been a time when it seemed as mental health agencies. We don’t want to talk
9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel though life wasn’t worth living? For many people about it or be associated with it. This is not the
Noon Camp Casey West Chapel the answer is yes, but fortunately they were able case when we get hurt and need a doctor. If we
1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel to find a reason to live. break a bone, quickly we turn to the doctor.
The week of Sept. 9 – 15 is National 2007 Nevertheless, when our psyche becomes
Protestant Suicide Prevention and its theme will be “moving damaged or our spirit becomes confused, then the
forward with education and training”. help a mental health agency or a chaplaincy can
Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel, When someone loses the desire to live and dies provide is not fully utilized. Tragically, this can
Camp Stanely Chapel to suicide the impact that death causes is lead to suicide because most people dealing with
10:30 a.m. Camp Casey West Chapel devastating. insurmountable stress issues cannot save
11 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel, As an Army community, we must do everything themselves. It takes another person to save a
Stanley Chapel, Camp we can to ensure an individual receives the help person from the quagmire of stress and suicide.
Casey Crusader Chapel and support he or she needs. How? First of all we need to open our eyes
Korean Services As a community, we need to realize we live in and see the nonverbal cues that are often given.
an environment that is very stressful. We should ask ourselves such questions as, “is this
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel person despondent and withdrawn? Is he or she
Many of us deal with financial difficulties and
legal problems. We also struggle with the acting in a manner that seems alarming or
heartache of broken relationships and the peculiar? What is going on in their lives? Do I
Sunday 11 a.m. Camp Casey Memorial
confusion of combat stress. As we try to handle have reason to be concerned?”
Chapel, Stanley Chapel
2 p.m. Camp Casey Chapel our problems ourselves, we project the notion of By asking the appropriate questions and
self-sufficiency, by doing this, we often taking the time to listen and hear what is said, we
Latter Day Saints exacerbate our problems. And this can lead to will convey genuine concern and support. When
isolation and despair. this is done, then the process of healing begins.
Sunday 2 p.m. Cp. Casey Crusader I believe we need to educate members of the Still, this is not easy and may be resisted. Yet, we
Chapel Army community help is accessible and available. must proceed and provide the intervention that is
Often it is only a telephone call away. However, necessary. We would do that for someone with a
For information on Bible study groups and other religious services as accessible as the telephone may be, it requires broken bone; then we must do the same for the
and activities, contact the Area I Chaplains Office at 732-6466. more than availability of a call to help those who individual with a broken spirit. Their lives may be
struggle with thoughts of suicide. It takes courage in the balance.
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Historic market gives tourists taste of Korea

Daegu’s Seomun Market offers visitors to Daegu old-world charm, modern fashion

S
eomun Market is Daegu’s largest Korean
traditional market. The fresh air market
features more than 4,000 retailers and is
renowned for its textiles and sewing services—
essential to Daegu’s thriving fashion industry.
“Seomun” means “west gate” (“seo” meaning “west”
and “mun” meaning “gate”). Its name refers to the
location of the market just outside the old west gate of
Daegu Castle, which stood tall until 1907.
It is one of the country’s oldest markets, dating to
the late Joseon Dynasty. In the final years of Joseon,
Seomun market was one of the country’s three largest
markets. The modern market evolved to its present
form in 1920.
Although portions of the market are in the open air
or small buildings, most of the shops are in large
buildings holding hundreds of individual shops. The
largest of these buildings was Building 2, which was
destroyed by fire in late Dec. 2005. Plans for the
reconstruction of Building 2, which held the majority
of the market’s fabric shops, are underway. There are
four other building complexes, and two other large
shopping areas.
Though shopping is the main attraction at Seomun
market, it is the people of Daegu that make the market
a great place to visit.

PHOTOS BY RONALD D. INMAN AND SAMUEL G. HUDSON, USAG DAEGU PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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MWR Events
Stanley Baird Tour (Sept. 3-10)
Fresh off the release of Traffic Jam,
their celebrated fourth CD for Saxony
Records, The Stanley Baird Group
brings their blend of Island-influenced
jazz to the stage for some tasty chops.
Fronted by saxophone legend Stanley
Baird, this seven-pieced ensemble is
as spicy as jerk rub, yet as cool as a
Caribbean breeze.

Sep. 7, 8 p.m.
Kunsan Air Base, Loring Club

Sep. 8, 6:15 p.m. Osan Air Base,

Officers Club Parking Lot

Sep. 9, 7 p.m. CRC, Mitchell's, 7p.m.

Han River Cruise (8 Sept.)

Seoul, Korea, BOSS Soldiers will sail
the Han River enjoying a casino cruise
on Sept. 8 and tour Seoul via bus,
Sept. 9.

The theme is “Maverick” and costumes

are encouraged. No jeans, shorts, tank
tops, or tennis shoes permitted. Open
to active duty U.S. military only.

Deadline for ticket purchase is Sept. 4.

Tickets are $25 per person. Contact
your local CAC to make a reservation.

RC Street & Dirt Track Rally

The regional RC “Car Wars” will take
place at the K-16 RC Race Track Oct. 6
at 10 a.m. Event includes a Car Show
& Shine Competition, Buggy Class
Competition, Monster Truck Class
Competition, Drag Race, and
Best of Show.
COURTESY IMCOM-K MWR

Awards will be presented following Nineteen youth from throughout the Korean peninsula attend the 2007 Youth Leadership conference at the Hyundai
the completion of races. Registration Sungwoo Resort, Aug. 19-24. The event aimed to develop strong leaders for tomorrow’s CYS programs.
deadline is Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. and
requires a $10 entry fee payable at the

Youth leadership forum creates

time of registration. Open to all
authorized MWR patrons. Contact your
local CAC for more information.

Photo Contest Awards

Ceremony
Calling all photographers! There's just
enough time to get out and start
snapping. Submit entries for the
peninsula-wide 2007 Photo Contest!
The five categories include: People,
Place, Object, Military Life, and
Experimental Processes. Three
classes include: Black and White
Prints, Color Prints, and Short Film.
Contact your local MWR Arts & Crafts
Center for more information, or call
DSN 725-6070.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 10-12, USAG-Humphreys
AFAP Conference
Oct. 13, Tae Kwon Do
Camp Humphreys
Oct. 17-20, Boxing, Camp Carroll
Oct. 21-31, Bombshell Tour
Various Installations
Oct. 24-26, USAG-Yongsan AFAP
Conference
Oct. 24-27, Soccer, Camp Walker
Oct. 27, Wrestling, Camp Casey
Oct. 1 - Nov. 3, Flag Football
Camp Casey
2007 Army Soldier Show
Schedule
Sept. 1, Camp Casey
Sept. 2, Camp Casey
Sept. 5, Camp Walker
Sept. 6, Camp Walker
Sept. 9, Camp Humphreys
Sept. 12, Yongsan
Sept. 13, Yongsan
Sept. 14, Camp Eagle/Long
Visit MWR online
For a complete listing of
upcoming events and activities,
visit MWR online at:
http://imcom.korea.army.mil
today’s leaders for tomorow’s future
By Ted Stevens
IMCOM-K Youth Services Program Manager
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
2007 Youth Leadership Forum was a fun
packed week of experiencing new
things, exploring the unknown, working
with cutting edge technology,
networking and meeting new friends.
Nineteen youth from throughout the
peninsula traveled to Hyundai Sungwoo
Resort for the conference held Aug. 19-
24. The highly successful event aimed
to develop strong leaders for
tomorrow’s CYS programs.
The highlight of the event was for
youth to develop two public service
announcements. One encouraged youth
to get involved in Youth Services on their
installation, the second promoted friendly
competition for the “Youth of the Year”
award.
Participants arrived at Hyundai Resort
on the afternoon of Aug. 19 with “ooos”
and “aaahs” at the mesmerizing sights
of their home for the next six days. After
getting settled into their rooms and a
brief welcome session participants
received colored YLF logo shirts
according to their installation and a
backpack. The colored shirts represented
the “Character Count’s” pillars, a
program that promotes ethical values.
Blue stood for trustworthiness, green for
responsibility, gold for respect, orange
for fairness, red for caring, and purple
for citizenship.
After dinner, participants met in the
conference room where Ron Duer, CYS
leader, introduced the PSA service-
learning project. Youth enthusiastically
took command of the brainstorming
session and developed storyboards to get
started. The evening ended with youth
having free time to swim, bowl, play
games in the arcade or just relax in their
room. By Wednesday morning, they had
completed the bulk of their PSAs and
their work was well worth the effort.
Wednesday afternoon, participants
took a break from filmmaking to tackle
yet another challenge…the high ropes
challenge course. This challenge truly
separated the weak hearted from the bold
and daring. The evening ended with
several dedicated participants working
on their project while others enjoyed a
relaxing time at the karaoke booth.
Thursday morning participants made
final tweaks to their PSAs. The morning
concluded with an awards and certificate
presentation for both youth leaders and
CYS staff. Every participant received a
certificate of participation, 4-H pin and
a YLF coin. After lunch, participants
were treated to an afternoon field trip to
Gossi Cave, dinner and an evening at
the Byeolmaro Astronomical Observatory
gazing at the stars, moon and Jupiter.
Friday morning participants packed
up and headed back to their respective
installations energized and charged with
doing more projects at their youth
facilities.
PSA’s may be viewed at
www.youtube.com for “Korea Youth of
the Year”. It will also be available on
www.auburn.edu/~duerron/ylf/.
Youth Services, a part of CYS, is
designed to promote positive
development by helping young people
(ages 13-18 years old) develop the skills
they will need to become successful and
contributing members of their society.
YS provides programs that focus on
four core services areas: Sports &
Fitness, Leisure & Recreation, Life Skills
& Leadership, and Mentoring,
Intervention & Support Services. These
core services emphasize that youth are
encouraged to develop a variety of skills,
which include teamwork, creativity, self-
discipline, problem-solving, respect, and
responsible citizenship.
For more information, visit your local
CYS office or call DSN 725-3207.
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4-58th conducts airfield ops at CP Tango
By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CP TANGO — Nestled deep in a green valley
at this base near Seoul is a small contingent of
Soldiers performing a critical mission.
The work can be at times boring, at other times
stressful, but for the Soldiers of the 4-58th Airfield
Operations Battalion successful performance of their
jobs at all times is essential to safe flying by aviators
of all military services.
The battalion has a number of missions it performs
in peace and during war: flight following, where they
talk to and track military aircraft that enter their
airspace, they can provide radar services to aviators
and they can operate helipads or airfields under
Visual Flight Rules or Instrument Flight Rules.
During the recently-completed Ulchi Focus Lens
exercise, 4-58 deployed a tower team to CP Tango
near Seoul to operate a helipad for visitors to the
base.
The tower team consists of seven Soldiers and
two light, medium tactical vehicles—one loaded with
a small air traffic control tower, called a 7A Tower,
the other with the power generators that keep the
radios and equipment in the tower running.
The battalion can also deploy a HMMWV-
mounted tower in contingency operations but it
doesn’t have the sustainability of the larger system,
according to Sgt. Maj. Ron Evans, 4-58th Battalion
sergeant major. “It goes in first, and then we bring
in the bigger tower,” Evans said.
“The 7A Tower has from two to four Soldiers
with an NCO supervisor. The number of controllers
depends on the volume of traffic.”
The tower has a suite of radios that allow
controllers to talk to aircraft from all military
FORSCOM Deputy
CG visits 35th Air
Defense Artillery
Osan Air Base - Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Peterson,
the deputy commanding general and chief of
staff, United States Army Forces Command,
thanks Staff Sgt. Robert D. Riedel, the brigade
operations center NCO, for his work in the 35th
Air Defense Artillery Brigade Aug. 30. “Thank
you for what you all do everyday,” said
Peterson. “What we’re doing here is important
to our nation.” Peterson also took the time to
remind the Soldiers present in the brigade
operations center of the importance of being a
Soldier. “In times when things are tough, at the
core of it all is a Soldier,” said Peterson. After
greeting a room full of enlisted Soldiers and
officers, he toured the brigades of various
installations from the 1st Battalion, 7th Air
Defense Artillery to the 35th Air Defense
Artillery -- motor pool to the BOC. Peterson
was briefed on the brigade’s attributes during
the Ulchi Focus Lens exercise and the recent
1-7th ADA rotation to the Korean Peninsula.
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services—UHF, VHF, FM and Tactical
Satellite—plus a powerful air
conditioning system that ensures the
radios don’t overheat in hot climates.
“It’s to keep the radios cool, really,”
Evans smiled while noting that the air
conditioned tower does provide a respite
from the blazing summer heat Korea has
experienced of late.
One of the Soldiers who worked the
7A Tower during UFL was Staff Sgt.
Christopher Oleskiewicz, a former
infantry Soldier who was reclassified
after he suffered an injury in Iraq.
Oleskiewicz works as a section
training supervisor for the younger B ME OB C LROY
Soldiers in the unit. Pvt. Tommy Nichols from the 58th talks to a military aircraft
During UFL he worked with Pvts. transiting the airspace at CP Tango near Seoul.
Kelly Brooks and Tommy Nichols,
helping them guide in helicopters and communicate stressed.
with aircraft transiting their airspace. “The controllers must go on crew rest, just like
Brooks, who is assigned to Company Fox, 3rd pilots.”
Battalion 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion has During wartime the controllers manage tactical
been in Korea for about four months. airspace and work closely with the U.S. Air Force,
She said she chose air traffic control as her military Evans added. When they’re not in the field they are
occupational specialty because it was something she working in the air traffic control tower at Humphreys
could do in civilian life. coordinating air traffic and working with aviators
Nichols said he too selected air traffic control for training at sites on Desiderio Army Airfield.
the potential civilian job opportunities. The airfield has several areas where air crews
He has been in Korea for about three months can conduct sling load training, slope training and
since he completed training at Fort Rucker, Ala. other tasks, according to Jon Albonetti, USAG
Each of the Soldiers who work in the tower is a Humphreys Airfield Manager.
trained air traffic controller, having completed the But, whether they’re guiding helicopters at home
15-week training course. base or in a faraway land the mission remains the
“The controller must understand and know the same: doing their utmost to ensure safe air travel.
host nation airspace, Federal Aviation Administration “Our business is safety, that’s the whole reason
rules plus tactical airspace as required,” Evans we exist,” Evans said.
PHOTO BY PFC. GRETCHEN GOODRICH, 35TH AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY PULBIC AFFAIRS
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CDC Teacher Needed
Child and Youth Services, Child
Development Center is currently
looking for a qualified teacher to teach
brand new Pre-Kindergarten class, ages
4-5. Hours will be from 8 a.m -5 p.m with
classroom hours being 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Salary is $13.12- $15.69 per hour. Great
benefits package, including medical,
dental, 401K and COLA. Qualifications:
Possess and maintain one of the
following: Child Development
Associate, Army School Age Credential
(Boys and Girls of Club America) or
Army Practicum, Possess AA degree
with major emphasis in childcare.
Preferred: Possess BA/BS degree with
a major emphasis on ECE, Elementary
Education, Child Development, Home
Economics or Special Education.
U.S. Army Reservists Wanted
The 343rd Support Center, USAG
Humphreys, is seeking Soldiers
interested in continuing to serve in the
U.S. Army Reserves. You will retain PX,
Commissary, MWR, banking and postal
privileges just like active duty. Soldiers
will be retrained in open MOS slots.
For more information contact Richard
Scott at USAG Humphreys -- 753-8634,
ScottRW@korea.army.mil.
Intermediate-level Education
ILE Phase I course will be held Sept.
10-12 in Yongsan. The course is aimed
at Army Reserve majors and captains,
but active duty officers can attend.
After completion of the course the
officers will be Military Education Level
4 (MEL4) qualified. Contact Lt. Col.
Dennis Davenport, 723-4394,
Dennis.Davenport@korea.army.mil.
3rd MI Shoppette ATM
The new Community Bank ATM at
3rd MI Shoppette (Rose Shoppette) is
now working.
Tommy D’s to Close for Repairs
Tommy D’s will close on Sunday for
infrastructure repairs. MWR expects
the facility to reopen on or about Oct.
31.
Industry Certification Offered
USAG Humphreys is the latest location
available to administer required
industry certification. There are tests
offered for IT, HR, and many other
skills. The testing center is located at
the Area III DOIM in Bldg. 1272, Room
112. The center will be available for
testing M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5p.m. To
schedule an exam call 754-3608.
Please send us your
stories and photos
To submit information for publishing
in The Morning Calm Weekly, USAG-
Humphrey’s common pages or for
submissions for the News & Notes
section, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598.
You can also email all of your
information to
andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
USAG-H The Morning Calm Weekly
TEAM PATRIOT...
94th AAMDC, 35th ADA BDEs
sharpen missile defense at UFL
By Capt. David C. Marlow
35th Air Defense Artillery Public Affairs
OSAN AIR BASE — During
Ulchi-Focus Lens ’07, Army air and
missile defense honed its warfighting
capability and increased readiness and
interoperability during the world’s
largest dynamic, simulation-driven
battle staff training exercise.
The 35th Air Defense Artillery
Brigade and the 94th Army Air and
Missile Defense Command practiced
joint and combined integration with the
U.S. 7th Air Force and the Republic
of Korea Air Force to exercise,
evaluate and improve crisis action
measures and procedures for the
combined fight.
“You can’t over estimate the
training value of this exercise for
missile defense,” said Maj. Pablo CAPT. DAVID. C. MARLOW
Batista, operations officer for 35th Gen. B. B. Bell, U.S. Forces Korea commander, shakes hands with Staff.
Sgt. Heath E. Dickson, a platoon sergeant with Headquarters and
ADA. “UFL provides an opportunity
to focus on the full spectrum of Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.
strategic and operational issues theater of operations.” and missile defense fight. “I’ve been
associated with theater missile defense In addition, the exercise gives 35th particularly impressed with the level
operations on the Korean peninsula.” ADA, headquartered at Osan, an of planning and preparation that’s gone
The simulation architecture brings opportunity to exercise its planning and into this exercise,” said Brigadier
together Air Force, Army, Navy and execution processes with 94th General Roger Mathews, commanding
Marine models, to share common AAMDC, which is headquartered at general of 94th AAMDC.
forces, targets and Battle Damage Fort Shafter, Hawaii. “In every case the 35th ADA
Assessments. The 94th AAMDC provides Brigade has postured itself to provide
“In this region of the world there is command and control for Army air effective air and TBM defense of
a rapid growth in the number of air- defense units in the Pacific critical assets in the Republic of South
delivered weapons systems,” said Command’s theater of operations and Korea. And it’s more than ‘plan deep’
Maj. Michael Sowa, brigade it assists in planning theater-level air too. As I have visited the batteries of
intelligence officer for 35th ADA BDE. and missile defenses. 2-1 ADA and 1-7th ADA it was clear
“This exercise is a critical opportunity The activation and stationing of the to me that both battalions were ready
to raise the bar in regards to joint and 94th AAMDC in the USPACOM if called upon. The 35th ADA Brigade
combined intelligence gathering and theatre of operations ensures the has added much to the defense of
analysis for the TMD fight in Korea’s Army’s contribution to the theatre air South Korea.”
USAG
Humphreys
to host
‘Soldiers
Show’
Members from the United States Army “Soldiers Show” will perform at United
States Army Garrison Humphreys Sunday at the 602nd ASB hangar (T-1029)
starting at 5:30 p.m. A perfomance will also be held at Camp Eagle Sept. 14
at 7 p.m. in the 602nd ASB hangar Building 3308.
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Company C, 168th Med provides
health care at USAG-Humphreys
By Andre D. Butler
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Medical care for
Soldiers, Family members, Retirees and Civilian
employees is a priority for officials at USAG
Humphreys.
During the last few months, however, there has
been some miscommunication about the types of
health care services that are provided on the
installation.
Now members of the 168th Medical Battalion
explain what is and isn’t true concerning care. A
major issue surrounding health care at Humphreys
is when people seeking medical attention should go
off post or to the troop medical clinic for treatment.
According to the company officials, the clinic only
provides levels one and two services and the clinic
is divided into two sections — out patient clinic and
after hour care.
“If a patient is sick, we prefer they come here
first,” said Sgt. 1st Class Bessie G. Washington,
NCOIC of the treatment platoon for USAG
Humphreys Health Clinic.
“There is the misperception that we don’t want
patients coming here for certain medical problems,”
she said.
“But that is not the case.”
Washington said, “Patients should come here (the
TMC) first before seeking medical treatment
downtown or at other medical facilities.”
This applies to Soldiers, Family members, Civilian
employees and retirees, said Washington.
“Whatever the problem, we can diagnose and
treat it here, and if further medical attention is needed
we can transport the patients to other medical
facilities with capabilities of treating them.”
“But regardless of the condition, we will stabilize
the patient before transporting them out,” she said.
The facility has posted hours but patients can
come in at any time to seek medical help. “Our after
hour care unit is open 24 hours 7 days a week,” said
Washington.
But whether or not a particular medical problem
can be treated in the clinic depends on the condition
itself.
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Sgt. 1st Class Bessie G. Washington, Company C, 168th Medical Battalion treatment platoon
sergeant, gives instructions to a group of 168th Soldiers during sergeant’s time training.
The clinic does have patient transport services “We want to provide the best health care we can
on post for emergency situations. for our community,” he said.
“The only reason I can think of that anyone should “Our overall goal is providing world-class
not call us or come here initially for service is if they customer service,” Washington said, echoing Col.
live closer to a local hospital. Then they should seek John E. Dumoulin, Jr., USAG Humphreys garrison
immediate medical assistance from the nearest commander’s motto.
facility,” said Washington. “At the end of the day, it’s all that matters,” she
Washington said every situation is different and said.
if the medical condition is severe always go to the
place where you can seek help fastest. Note: If patients seek care from Dan-Kook
Washington also wants the community to know University Hospital in Pyeongtaek the medical
and understand that Charlie Company 168th has dual cost must be paid at time of service. Patients can
missions and that’s the reason for different hours of submit proper paperwork to Tri-Care for
operations and closures for the treatment side of reimbursements. See hours of operation below.
the facility. Besides its Soldiers being the primary For more information or to set up appointments
staff for clinic, Charlie Company, 168th is a mission, call 753-5627.
troop, organization and equipment unit.
“The Soldiers who take care of patients here are
also the ones who work on the tactical side for our
organization,” said Washington. USAG Humphreys
“We are an MTOE unit so our mission is in the Medical Clinic
field as well as in the clinic.”
“We are the only unit that operates in this hours of operation
capacity, and this is why we have to find time for
our Soldiers to train outside of the clinic,” she said. Pharmacy 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The clinic provides a range of services for the Primary Care Clinic 8:30- 4 p.m.
community. Services range from hearing and vision Records 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
exams to flight physicals for aviators. Immunization Clinic 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
“You can’t do the job if you’re not visually ready,” (Wednesdays) priority is given to Pediatrics
said Capt. Kyle Smith, the clinic’s optometrist. Physical Exams 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
“I like working with the community and providing Optometry Clinic 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
them with support,” he said. Sick Call 6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. M/T/W/F
Sgt. Lola Logan, the physical exams NCOIC for (No Thursdays)
168th, said her section examines at least 50 patients X-ray- 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
daily. The facility also has a pediatrian for children. Lab 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Community members can call to set up After Hour Care - 24 hours 7 days a week
appointments or they can walk-in for care.
“Anyone who walks through our doors will be *Tuesdays (all clinic areas are closed after lunch
seen,” said 1st Sgt. Reinaldo Vaillant, Company C, except for Pad/records)
168th Medical Battalion first sergeant. *Thursday (all clinic areas are closed for training)
“That’s why we are here.”
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Camp Carroll Army Lodge wins 2007 LOY award
By Ronald Inman
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL -
United States Army Garrison
Daegu’s Camp Carroll Army
Lodge has won the Lodge of
the Year award in the medium
category for all lodges
worldwide.
According to Installation
Management Command –
Korea’s Lodging Program
Manager Jake L. Sparks II,
even though CP Carroll’s lodge
is new, it won because of its
attention to detail.
“A big percentage of the
standards [for the awards
criteria] pertain to
administrative actions,
service by the employees
and standardization,” Sparks
explained. “It is a 41-page
document covering Lodging
standards for service,
operations and facilities, and
is an annual program. There
were seven lodges
nominated this year from
Korea, Germany, California,
Puerto Rico and New
Jersey. The hotel from
Germany has won the
medium award for the last
five years.
“[Camp Carroll Army
Lodging Manager] Meejeom
Green did an excellent job of
(Left) A Camp Carroll Army Lodge staff member at the reception desk ensures a customer’s needs are met with a smile. (Right) A member of the housekeeping staff carefully makes
the bed in a guest’s room. According to Lodge Manager Meejeom Green,”We work hard and are determined to provide first class service at a first class facility for our guests.” The
new lodging facility was selected this year as the best in the world in the medium-sized category over other lodges in Korea, Germany, California, Puerto Rico and New Jersey.
Camp Carroll’s Army Lodge was selected as the best medium-sized lodging facility worldwide for 2007.
training her staff and
instilling a sense of pride in
their facility so that they
would keep it up. Without a
good staff no manager can
do everything that is
necessary to be
competitive.”
According to Green,
passion for the job and pride
in what they’re doing
motivate the Camp Carroll
Lodge team.
“We work hard and are
determined to provide first-
class service at a first-class
facility for our guests,” she
said emphatically.
When asked if any special
preparations were made for
the inspection, or whether it
was just business as usual, she
replied, “Business as usual
with a twist.”
“We pride ourselves in a
guest receiving the best
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service today,” Green
continued. “They may visit
our house only once in their
lifetime, and we insist that
they get the best service,
security and lodging
experience that day.
Tomorrow we will repeat
ourselves. I like to think that
perfect service is just good
enough.”
Sparks explained that
lodges are not told they are
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being inspected, and only
receive notification two days
before the inspection team
arrives.
“If they’re not already
prepared, then they will not be
able to do everything
necessary,” Sparks added.
“I can’t say enough about
Ms. Green and the staff at
Camp Carroll,” Sparks
emphasized. “She was the
manager at Camp Hialeah
prior to moving up to Carroll,
and was actually planning for
the closure of the Hialeah
lodge at the same time. She
fought to be able to bring staff
up from Hialeah and was able
to integrate the existing
Carroll Staff, the staff from
Hialeah and a few other
personnel from different
activities into a cohesive
team.”
It’s not just a job for the
employees at Carroll’s lodge,
according to Sparks.
“Many of the staff from
Hialeah moved up here and
work in Carroll during the
week and go home on the
weekends that they don’t
work. They take great pride in
their facility and this award is
a reflection of that pride,” he
said.
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New Hours
The Camp Henry Food Court tests
new operating hours from Sep. 1 to
Sep. 30: Mon. - Sat., 6:30 a.m. -
6 p.m., and Sunday, noon - 6 p.m.
For information, call Yi Hye-kyong
at 768-8670.
NTS Extension
To all Department of the Army Civilian
employees serviced by Area IV CPAC:
If you have Non-Temporary Storage
in CONUS, please contact
florence.cruz@korea.army.mil, 768-
6624 or hyonhui.hong@korea.army.mil,
768-8048 before Sep. 15 to extend your
NTS in CONUS.
Homeschooling Hunt
If you are a homeschooling family in
the CP George or CP Walker area and
would like to begin a Homeschool
Support Group for the 2007-2008 school
year, contact Gail Lee at
pandglee@familee6.net or 010-8671-
9368.
Exceptional Family
Member Program
The EFMP Respite Care program
provides a temporary rest period
(not to exceed 16 hours a month)
for family members responsible
for the regular care of a person
with a disability, it is not to be used
as routine child care. The
qualification criteria are school-
aged children on an Individual
Education program (IEP) who
have at least a moderate disability
as recorded on DD Form 2792-1
and infants and toddlers on an
Individualized Family Service Plan
(IFSP) who have at least a
moderate disability
developmental delay (including a
high probability for a development
delay) as recorded on DD Form
2792-1. For information, call
Vicky Kingston at 768-8329.
Hispanic Heritage Month
For commemorating Hispanic
Heritage Month, volunteers that can
sing, rap, dance, play instruments or
contribute in anyway are needed.
It’s from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. For
information, call at 765-7737 or 768-
8972.
Close Schedule
Camp Carroll’s Sports & Fitness
center court is closed for annual
maintenance through Sept. 10. For
information, call Mr. Kim at 765-
8287.
To submit your information
to News & Notes, call
USAG-D PAO at 768-7604.
USAG-D
Personality Spotlight: Michael C. Pass,
Assistant Webmaster, Public Affairs Office
By Samuel G. Hudson
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY- Age: 22
Duty station: Camp Henry
Duty Position: Assistant Webmaster
College: Lake Superior College
Major: Computer Science
Degree Received: Certified Wildland
Firefighter
What do you do in the Public Affairs
Office?
My main job is to redesign the USAG
Daegu WebPage. I was tasked to give
the web-page a face lift and make the
site more user friendly.
What do you enjoy the most about
working in the Public Affairs Office?
I like working with computers because
everyday you can learn something new,
Display, contest at USAG Daegu
recognizes women’s contributions
By Pfc. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY– Today , women
operate in many parts of society
including politics and economics. They
are doing outstanding jobs equally with
men.
A starting point of women’s social
activity was from a movement for
women’s equal rights.
In 1848, a small group of visionaries
started a movement to secure equal
rights for women by proclaiming the
idea that “all men and women are
or
created equal.” But it took more than
70 years just to win the right for
women to vote.
Women in most states did not gain
the right to vote until 1919, after their
role in American society had
dramatically changed.
To commemorate and celebrate the
achievements of women, United
States Army Garrison Daegu featured
two events including a display and
contest for Women’s Equality Day
Aug. 26.
USAG Daegu’s Equal Opportunity
office set up a display including a
power point presentation and some
educational handouts about Women’s
Equality Day.
“We were in the middle of Ulchi
Focus Lens so we couldn’t get
everybody together to inform them
about Women’s Equality day,” said
USAG Daegu Senior Equal
Opportunity Advisor Master Sgt. John
Gough. “Headquarters building was
the best location for allowing Soldiers
and employees to understand the
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things don’t always stay the same and
there’s never just one way to do your
job.
What do you want to accomplish while
serving in the the Army?
I want to further my education in
computer science and gain several years
of experience so that I can be
competitive in the job market once and if
I decide to leave the military.
Why did you volunteer for assignment
to Korea?
From the time I joined the army and got
stationed at Fort Bragg, I heard that
Korea was a great place to be stationed.
I also always wanted to work in and see
different countries, so I decided to start
my jorney in Korea.
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PHOTO BY PFC. NA KYUNG-CHUL
(From Left) USAG-D Deputy Garrison Commander William E. Christman presents gift
certificates to Sgt. Michael Showes, Pvt. Jayson S. Tomboc and Spc. James Williams.
importance of women at that time for Tomboc from 25th Transportation
winning the right to vote.” Battalion and the third place winner
EO also conducted an online contest was Spc. James Williams from USA
with ten questions. The rule was that NETCOM. Each of them got prizes
the first three contestants who replied such as gift certificates or free dinner
back with all ten correct answers tickets.
receive contest prizes. Ten questions “I believe it is important because
were about the history of the women’s everyone should know the history of
movement and progress for equal this country and the obstacles we’ve
rights. had to overcome,” said Sgt. Michael
“I just wanted everyone to do some Showes, first prize winner,
research to learn about the women’s Headquarters and Headquarters
movement rather than just grabbing and Detachment 36th Signal Battalion Shop
reading the paper on the display,” said Foreman. “It gives us hope that there’s
Gough. “I believe that people always progress to be made and that it
recognized the importance of women’s is attainable.”
right through this contest.” EO is planning a new running
The first place winner for the display for Hispanic Heritage Month
contest was Sgt. Michael Showes in September to commemorate
from 36th Signal Battalion, the second Hispanic contributions to our society
place winner was Pvt. Jayson S. and military.
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Korean-born U.S. Army Sergeant returns to Korea
By Suk Kyung-chul
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – For any major exercise,
Soldiers arrive from the U.S. as augumentees,
reinforcing the regular troops. For exercise Ulchi
Focus Lens ’07, there are those who have been in
Korea several times before and there are those who
are visiting for the very first time.
But, what if you are returning to your place of
birth after more than 20 years living in United States?
For one Soldier, UFL ‘07 was a trip home.
1st Sgt. Park, Eun Kyong, Alpha Company, 260th
Military Intelligence Battalion based in Miami,
Florida, is one such person.
“I was born and raised in Korea” said Park.
“When I was fifteen years old, my whole family
immigrated to the United States.”
She had never been to the U.S. before immigrating,
and she found the change very challenging and
interesting. Seeking even more adventure, she joined
the Army when she was eighteen years old.
“I love change because it’s very interesting to me.
Signing up for the Army was another one of those
challenges,” said Park.
At first, she experienced some language barriers
in the Army even after three years of living in United
States.
“I found out that three years in the U.S. probably
wasn’t enough to be fluent in English. Fortunately, I
also found out that the Army is a very tolerant
organization [in that aspect],” said Park.
During her first tour in Korea, she was assigned
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to the 2nd Infantry Division in Area
I in 1986. After 21 years, she came
back to Korea as a first sergeant with
the 50th Area Support Group.
However, this exercise is not all
about work, she said. It is also a very
personal one, being the first visit to
Korea in a very long time for her.
“The first thing I noticed was the
highway. It has certainly changed a
lot since I’ve been here last time,”
said Park.
Although she said she was very
impressed with the changes in Korea
during the past 20 years, she knew
where she belonged for now.
“I actually have my mother’s
family here in Busan. I would like to
visit them, but I’m afraid I won’t
have the time to do so for this
assignment,” said Park.
“I want to come to Korea in the
future for a visit, but I am used to
living in the U.S. so that is my home
now.”
(Right) 1st Sgt. Park, Eun Kyong, Alpha
Company, 260th Military Intelligence Battalion
chats with another Soldier at Camp Henry,
Daegu Aug. 20. Park returned to Korea for
the Ulchi Focus Lens ‘07 exercise after 21
years of stateside service in the Army. PHOTO BY PFC. SUK KYUNG-CHUL
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Up in smoke-burn teams ensure proper disposal

of sensitive information at the end of UFL ‘07
By Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Streeter
112th MPAD

DAEGU - During an exercise like Ulchi Focus

Lens 2007, thousands of pages of sensitive
material are created. Someone has to properly
dispose of it, and that’s where Sgt. 1st Class Nigel
Northe of Maryland comes in.
“There’s a lot of stuff,” says Northe. “It takes
about an hour a night. The shredder gets too hot
so we have to turn to the burn barrel.”
According to Northe, there is between 500 and
1,000 pages of sensitive material destroyed daily.
The amount varies from day to day; Northe
estimates close to 2,000 pages were destroyed the
night before.
Northe has been in Korea for 10 months
now and is participating in his second exercise
here.
“There is a lot more than the last exercise,”
Northe says comparing UFL to Reception, PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JOSEPH A. STREETER

Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration, a
United States Forces Korea exercise held in
March.
Although the daytime highs are in the low 90s
and the evening lows hover around the mid 70s,
it still feels pretty cool in the “Bunker’s” air
conditioning for Northe.
Originally from Guyana, South America, the
burning helps him warm up some at night.
While burning is the preferred method of
Spc. Erica Isaacson, 232D Personnel Services Company, conducts burning duties for UFL 2007.
destruction for large amounts of sensitive
material, it isn’t much of a timesaver.
“Burning is just as time intensive, but more
thorough,” adds Northe. “Shredded material must
still be taken to the trash.”
As the communications security custodian,
Northe will typically supervise the process while
Soldiers like Spc. Erica Issacson actually feed the
burn barrel.
Issacson is a member of 232D Personnel
Services Company, Wisconsin Army National
Guard here as part of her Annual Training.
The university of Missouri-Columbia College
student says she’s burned trash every night so far
since the exercise began. Issacson credits her skill
at this processs to Northe.
“Sgt. 1st Class Northe has taught me everything I
know [about it],” she said.
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The Phrase of the Week :

Week

“I’m on vacation.”

Hyugacha wassumnida.
on vacation I’m
Vocabulary

airplane ‘beehenggi’

airport ‘gonghang’

America ‘meegook’

Situation of the Week : On arrival

Week

I’m American.
Meegugeso wasuumnida.

Here’s my passport.
Je yokwonimnida.

I can’t find my luggage.

Je suhwamuri an boinundeyo.

My luggage is lost.
Je suhwamuri opsojyossumnida.

Where is the baggage claim?

This story is Suhwamurun odiso chassumnikka?

about: I want the limousine bus to

Wokohil ganun bosurul taryogo Walker Hill.

Garrison hamnida.

Korean Expression of the W eek

Week
officials stress If your tail is long,
Kkoriga gilmyoen somebody will step on
school safety, balpinda.
it.
crossings Don’t dwell on something too long.