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mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Exercise to test Tales from Area III drives

Inside

Family readiness Spooky Hallow ahead with ‘Go

Green’ campaign

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School employees
receive ‘scrolls of
Daegu command commits to Army covenant
appreciation’
by Sue Silpasornprasit
IMCOM-K Public Affairs

United States Forces Korea recognized some

outstanding performers within Department of
Defense Dependent Schools Korea during a
ceremony at the Dragon Hill Lodge on Yongsan
Garrison Nov. 2.“This [event] is a chance to look
you in the eye and say ‘thank you’,” said Gen.
B.B. Bell, USFK commander, as he addressed
the awardees. “We owe our future to you and
we owe it in advance.”
The DoDDS Mission is “To ensure learning
and success for all students by providing an
effective environment for all students through
collaboration with parents and community.”
DoDDS employees from around the peninsula
were presented with USFK scrolls of appreciation
for their commitment to this mission. Thirteen
of those recognized were honored for their more
than 25 years of service to DoDDS.
Over 25 Years of Service to DoDDS:
Lee Fracker, 41 yrs., Seoul High School;
Ray Paulson, 41 yrs., CT Joy Elementary
Charlotte Hicks, 32 yrs., Seoul High; Peter
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Grenier, 29 yrs., Seoul High School; Tom for story and photos
Painter, 29 yrs., Osan High School; Kathleen
Stander, 29 yrs., Seoul High; Wilma Holland,
27 yrs., Osan Elementary; Darrell Mood, 26 yrs., Col. Michael P. Saulnier, commander, United States Army Garrison Daegu, signs the Army Family Covenant. The commitment is about improv-
Seoul Middle; Janie S. Stewart, 26 yrs., Seoul ing the quality of life for Soldiers and their Families. Signing ceremonies will take place throughout Korea. – U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Pugh
Elementary; Clif West, 26 yrs., District School
Office; David White, 26 yrs., Seoul High; Julian
Harden, 25 yrs., Seoul High; Georgia Watters,
AFN ‘The Eagle’ soars Listeners now
hear the latest
29 yrs., Osan High by Capt. Paradon Silpasornprasit chart-topping hits
School Year 2007-2008 awardees: AFN-Korea Public Affairs Officer as well as classic
Alvarado, Tony; Baisden, Pamela Pugh; Beach, hits from the 80s
Kyong; Buford, Thelberstine; Burk, Jack; Butler, On Tuesday, American Forces Network- and 90s. Station
Willie; Casciani, Chad M.; Chon, Hyye Sin; Korea’s peninsula-wide FM radio service DJs will play music
Clark, Kenneth; Concepcion, Linda Bunch; will officially transform from “Eagle FM” from a standardized
Connor, Ji; Consoli, Theresa; Davis, Angela; to “AFN The Eagle – Serving America’s list ensuring the
Fleming, Melinda; Freeman, Holly; Gleaves, Best”. music quality
Tony; Gossett, Betty J.; Guignun, Aimee More than a name change, “AFN remains consistent
C.; Hamilton, David; Han, Young JA; Han, The Eagle” offers listeners a much better throughout the
Yunhui; Haydt, Lisa A.; Henderson, Leonard; selection based on what’s currently popular network, Valler said.
Herk, Amy S.; Hibbard, Gail; Jennings, April in the United States, according to Lt. Col. American Forces
M.; Kacmarski, Roger D.; Kim, Suk; Kimble, Michael Lawhorn, commander, AFN Network radio Listeners are encouraged to attend the official launch at all AAFES
Celeste; Koo, Young J.; Kwon, Yong Chwa; Korea. stations in Korea car sales locations with an opportunity to win a new car. — U.S. Army
Laboy-Solis, Yolanda; Lavelle, Ron; Leavitt, “For the first time ever, we’re using and Europe now Photo Courtesy of AFN-K
John “Buddy”; Lee, Theresia; Lee, Tom; Lewis, quality radio research coming out of the draw upon the same
Kathee; Lucy, Rebecca Pellerito; Mood, Paula; United States,” Lawhorn added, “Our research and DJs in both theaters play on AFN-Korea’s AM service, “Thunder
Owen, Renee; Paek, Yun Cho; Pigge’, Charrylin; music is updated weekly to keep up with music that reflects current music tastes. AM”. The new format will provide
Plourde, Mia; Riehle, Lisa; Riggs, William; changing trends.”Popular songs will be “Listeners whether stationed in Korea or better opportunities for commanders and
Rogers, Lori; Rourke, Shawna; Shin, Linda played more often. “If we can appeal to Europe will hear the same type of music. listeners, Lawhorn said. “Senior Leaders
Eunjung; Son, Chae Myong; Swenty, Brian M.; people’s music taste then more will listen This creates a familiarity in sound for in every Area will have the same call-in
Taylor, Brenda C.; Vega, Christine; Walton, to our station as well as the command our audience,” said Doug Griffin, AFN- programs they have now. We expect that
Spenser; Wang, Kyong; Wilkerson, Celeste information,” said Dan Valler, Chief of Korea’s Director of Broadcasting.This more people than ever will enjoy the music
O.; Williams, Rhonda; Windhom, Johnny; Network Radio. He explained the music new format will air on AFN-Korea’s FM and hear the command information they
Workman, Miles; Woodfork, Michelle Van; Yi, format had actually been changed more stations while other programming such need and supporting them is really why
Chang Pok; Yi, Myong Sim; Yoho, Kristina; than two months ago, although Tuesday is as Talk Radio, Radio News, Country, we’re here.” AFN-K radio frequencies will
Zmistowski, Jamie. the official launch of “AFN The Eagle”. Oldies and others will continue to air remain the same. Visit www.afnkorea.net.
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Veterans Day,Thanksgiving Day Safety Messages
The month of November brings two holidays of into their holiday activiy plans by enforcing personal
special significance to Americans – Veterans Day and responsibility, the curfew and the buddy system.
Thanksgiving Day. Veterans Day was established to Prevent acts of indiscipline. Remember, a majority of
honor our Veterans and thank those who continue to serious incidents of indiscipline and misconduct are
serve by defending our freedom and our way of life. a function of alcohol abuse.
Originally called Armistice Day to commemorate – Traffic Safety. Help your subordinates prepare for
the ending of World War I, in 1945 the name of the their travel and recreational activities. If someone plans
holiday was changed to Veterans Day to honor those to drive, ensure they are counseled IAW our Winter
who served in World War II and the Korean War. Safety Campaign Memorandum and understand the
Today, the holiday honors all veterans. unique fall and winter driving conditions of Korea.
Thanksgiving allows us to remember and celebrate Gen. Burwell B. Bell With leaders exercising their responibilities at all
our many blessings and bounties. It is a time for Commander levels of the chain of command, our goal of no major
Servicemembers to band together and express out acts of misconduct, no alcohol abuse or serious injuries
thanks for the bounty that is America. For those of us with Families and no loss of life is absolutely achieveable. As Ambassadors for
in Korea, it is an opportunity to open our homes to those who America, we must take care of each other and enforce disciplined
are away from their loved ones this year. Notably, both of these and healthy conduct. I wish each of you safe holidays and I thank
holidays include four-day weekends. We do not want these long you for your continued selfless commitment to our Nation and
weekends to be marred by accidents or misconduct incidents. To Our Armed Forces.
avoid needless tragedy and ensure our personnel are prepared, first-
line leaders must conduct Under the Oak tree Counseling with all We go together!
their subordinates. The “how to” of UtOTC is found in Command
Policy Letter #2, Command Safety. Specifically, first line leaders
must gain a verbal behavior contrct with their subordinates that
addresses the following:
– Personal Accountablility. This is a core responsibility of leaders GEN B.B. Bell
at all levels. Ensure subordinates incorporate risk management Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
All gave some, some gave all: commemorating our veterans
by Joe Campbell floral tributes at the 8th U.S. Army War Buddy Poppies provides compensation to
Far East District Public Affairs Memorial, each tribute a compassionate the veterans who made the poppies, provides
remembrance and a heartfelt thanks to financial assistance in maintaining state and
Americans around the world will observe all veterans who have served and are still national veterans’ rehabilitation and service
programs, and partially supports the VFW
Veterans Day Nov. 11 to commemorate the serving throughout the world. The service
contributions of the millions of men and will be held at 11 a.m., Nov 11 on Yongsan National Home for orphans and widows of
women who have and continue to serve Main Post across from the bus station. our nation’s veterans.
selflessly in defense of freedom. Throughout the Veterans Day weekend, The poppy movement was inspired by
Since the late seventies, the District members of the VFW, worldwide, will be the poem “In Flanders Fields” written in
III (Korea) Department of Pacific Areas, handing out “Buddy Poppies,” a time- 1915 by Col. John McCrae of the Canadian
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United honored tradition that began in the early armed forces.
For more on the history of Veterans Day
States of America has organized a Veterans twenties. Today, disabled, needy, and aging
Day memorial service in Yongsan. As part of veterans in VA Hospitals and domiciliaries and to view a press release on those still
the ceremony, members of the VFW along craft “Buddy Poppies” across the country. serving in Far East District, visit the U.S.
with U.S. and Korean dignitaries place The revenue generated from the sale of Force Korea homepage at www.usfk.mil.
New items added to double swipe system Customs Division. “These items were added to counter activity
we see supporting the black market or activity in violation of the
by Staff Sgt. Robin Drake command’s policy prohibiting excess purchasing,” said Colonel
United States Forces Korea Public Affairs Office Brooks.
The additions were authorized by the USFK Black Market
Working Group. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will
Due to a recent increase seen in purchases of possible black
market and excess purchase items by the United States Forces Korea operate individual units, while oversight and management of the
Customs Division, additional items have been added to the double system will be done by J1-Data Management.
swipe system for Area II and is scheduled for implementation in Previously only the Main Post, the South Post and the Dragon
the remaining areas peninsula wide. Hill Lodge shoppettes had the system installed. However, the DSS
In addition to liquor, the Defense Biometric Identification has been funded for purchase for several facilities peninsula wide
System will now track the sale of beer, vitamins, baby formula and installation of these systems is currently ongoing, said Colonel
and SPAM purchases. Beer is the only item that will have a limit Brooks. Currently information provided from J1-Data Management
to the amount an individual can purchase. Two cases per day can states that installation of the system is complete for Area II. Area III
be purchased, for a maximum of eight cases per month. “The and Area V are scheduled to begin Monday, followed by installation
other items will be tracked from an excessive purchase perspective for Areas IV and VI Nov. 19. Lastly, Area I is scheduled for system
only,” said Air Force Lt. Col. William Brooks, Chief of the USFK installation the last week of November.
Word on the street: “What safety advice do you have for the long-weekend?”
“First, follow the rules set up by “Staying alert of your “Drink responsibly. Drive “You should let someone know where you
8th Army and General Bell. environment and traveling responsibly.” are going and keep an alert roster so if
Second is common sense.” with a buddy.” — Sgt. Jung Seung-lak something happens, you will have the
— Staff Sgt. Mary Jackson — Spc. Michael C. Pass numbers to call.”— Sgt. LaToya Gregory
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters. These
entries may be incomplete and do not
imply guilt or innocence.

AREA II: Damage to Government Prop-

erty, Person(s) unknown, damaged the
ATM window adjacent to the Walker Cen-
ter. Damages to the ATM consisted of a
severe crack. A search of the area for
subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with
negative results. ECOD is unknown.
Due to the lack of investigative leads,
this is a final report.

AREA II: Underage Drinking, Subject #1

was observed by MP staggering down
U.N. Blvd. MP made contact with Sub-
ject #1 and detected an odor of an al-
coholic beverage emitting from Subject
#1’s person. A check of Subject #1’s ID
card revealed that Subject #1 was un-
der the legal age to consume alcohol.
Subject #1 was apprehended by MP and
transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO
where Subject #1 was administered a se-
ries of FSTs, which Subject #1 performed
poorly on. Subject #1 was processed
and released to Subject #1’s unit. At 2
p.m. Nov. 2, Subject #1 returned to the
USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject #1
was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights,
which Subject #1 waived, rendering a
written sworn statement admitting to the
offense. This is a final report.

AREA IV: Curfew Violation, At 1:44 a.m.

Oct. 26, Subject #1 was observed and
identified by SG adjacent to Gate #4.
Subject #1 was apprehended by MP
and transported to the USAG-Daegu
PMO where MP detected an odor of an
alcoholic beverage emitting from Subject
#1’s person. Subject #1 was adminis-
tered a PBT with a result of 0.168% BAC
and was not advised of Subject #1’s le-
gal rights due to Subject #1’s suspected
level of intoxication. Subject #1 was pro-
cessed and released to the Post Staff
Duty NCO. This is a final report.
AREA V: Assault Consummated by Bat-
tery, Person(s) unknown kicked and
struck Subject #1 with closed hands.
Subject #1 was unable to give a clear
description of the subject(s) due to Sub-
ject #1’s level of intoxication. Subject
#1 was transported by SF to the 51st
MDG where Subject #1 was treated
and released for injuries consisting of a
bloody nose, laceration to Subject #1’s
lip and an abrasion to Subject #1’s head.
Subject #1 was transported to the SFCC
where Subject #1 was processed and re-
leased to Subject #1‘s unit. At 6 p.m.,
Subject #1 reported to the SFCC where
Subject #1 rendered a written statement
attesting to the incident.
AREA VI: Assault, Drunk and Disorderly,
Witness #1 notified SFCC of a 9-1-1 call
from Victim #1, who reported an assault.
SF responded and made contact with
Victim #1. Victim #1 stated he escorted
Subject #1 to Subject #1’s room from a
function, placed Subject #1 in Subject
#1’s bed and as Victim #1 departed the
room Subject #1 jumped on Victim #1’s
back. Subject #1 was not advised of Sub-
ject #1’s legal rights due to Subject #1’s
suspected level of intoxication. At 8:50
a.m. Oct. 27, Subject #1 reported to the
SFCC, where Subject #1 was advised of
Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject
#1 waived, rendering a written sworn
statement stating Subject #1 did not re-
member anything.
Tae Kwon Do is a traditional martial art developed in Korea using bare-hand and foot techniques. It was an integral part of training during
the Shilla Kingdom, founded in B.C. 57. There are abundant opportunities to experience this unique art in Korea. — U.S. Army File Photo
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Battle Reenactment (Nov. 19)
The highlight of Chungmugong Noryang Haejeon Seungcheopjae
Festival is the reenactment of General Lee’s final battle on the
Namhae’s Sea. The scale of the reenactment is dynamic. This is
the greatest victory during the war with Japan, vividly recaptured
with 100 ships decorated under the name of Korea’s “Turtle
Ship”, Japanese and Chinese ships recreating the famous battle
scene. The Turtle Ship was designed and created by General Lee
just before his final battle, which is the world’s very first ironclad
warship with a dragon’s head in the front where cannons are
fired from its mouth. Festival highlights include navy guard
demonstrations, a close-up look at a Turtle Ship, and onboard
ship tours. The festival is help annually on Nov. 19, the day
General Lee died in battle. For more information, visit www.
tour2korea.com
Jeju Island
Renowned for its natural beauty and spectacular sunsets, Jeju
Island offers an array of sightseeing activities. Several natural
craters are part of the unique landscape of Jeju Island. In addition
to the mountainous outdoor sights, there are also numerous
indoor attractions. The Cup Museum, Teddy Bear Museum
and Chocolate Museum are just a few of the regular exhibits
available. Fine dining, Folk Village tours and visiting the Natural
History Museum are also popular activities. November highlights
several festivals including the Jeju Orange Festival beginning
Nov. 19 and the Yellowtail Festival. The Orange Festival offers
fruit tasting, orange picking, exhibits and the Miss Mandarin
Orange Pageant. The Yellowtail Festival is another annual Jeju
event that includes catching yellowtail with your bare hands,
yellowtail-fishing from a boat, and yellowtail-cuisine sampling.
Participants can take all the fish they catch and can also purchase
fresh seafood at lower than market prices. For details on Jeju
Island or these festivals visit www.tour2korea.com
Bird Fest (Nov. 11 - 25)
Where do the birds go when they migrate for winter? The
Gunsan International Migratory Bird Festival has the answer.
The festival is an annual event during which visitors can view
migratory birds up close in their natural setting. The Geumgang
River provides the backdrop for this excursion, offering splendid
views of the shoreline and vast reed fields. The area’s ecological
features make it a prime destination for many rare, migratory
birds during the winter months. Events will include, indoor bird
exhibits, bus tours, and access to the Bird Observation Station’s
observation deck. Colorful bird characters will be making the
rounds for photos ops with youngsters. For more information,
visit www.tour2korea.com
Tae Kwon Do (Seoul)
Korea’s Tae Kwon Do martial art is taught throughout the
world. It’s practiced as a sport, a means of self-defense, and
a means of self-discipline. At Gyeonghuigung, Tae Kwon Do
culture performances are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The performances present Tae Kwon Do with classical Korean
music, along with Samullori (a traditional Korean percussion
quartet). Also included in the performance is Kukkiwon’s
traditional Taekwondo performance. There is a Taekwondo
hands-on program for foreigners as well labeled ‘Yap!Tae Kwon
Do’. Participants will learn how to wear a Tae Kwon Do uniform,
practice meditation, practice Tae Kwon Do’s basic forms, learn
the art of self-defense and board-breaking. When completing
this course, participants will receive completion badges with
the president’s name of Kukkiwon on them. The dynamic Tae
Kwon Do program will allow guests to take pictures in their
Tae Kwon Do uniforms. There are a variety of Tae Kwon Do
programs for visitors to Korea to experience. For information,
visit www.tour2korea.com
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The Defense Distribution Center’s
Defense Distribution Depot Korea has stood
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and Shipping Point.
DDDK breaks, sorts, consolidates, and
cross-docks surface container freight, air
pallets, Camp Carroll maintenance and
supply activity off base shipments, and
DDDK mission freight for direct dedicated
delivery to Army Supply Support Activity
customers.
“The TCSP processes inbound and
outbound freight faster and more efficiently
than the service components and saves money
by linking national partners and providing
a better process for planning shipments,”
said DDDK Deputy Commander Pete
Halseth.
Recommended by the recent Pacific
Command assessment team visit, DDDK
assumed the mission of processing multi-
consignee surface containers previously
processed at the port of Busan by the Surface
Deployment and Distribution Command’s
837thTransportation Battalion.
Both United States Forces Korea
and the 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary), or 19th ESC, were pleased
with the move as it provided better visibility
of freight being cross-docked for further
onward movement.
In August the 19th ESC Commander,
Army Brig. Gen. Raymond Mason, made
the decision to establish Camp Carroll,
Korea, as the single theater hub under
DDC management through DDDK
as part of 19th ESC’s Lean Six Sigma
project on theater distribution and material
management.
In September DDDK began to receive
and process 463L palletized shipments
originating from Defense Distribution
Depot San Joaquin, Calif., and Travis Air
Force Base. This has resulted in better in
transit visibility of air pallets after leaving
the aerial port at Osan Air Base.
“We have developed strong relationships
with SDDC’s 837th Transportation
Battalion and the 731st Air Mobility
Squadron, partnering with them to improve
through-put of both surface container and
463L pallet shipments,” Halseth said.
DDDK worked with staff at DDC,
DDJC, and Travis Air Base on air sequential
load plans to mix more pallets allowing
DDDK to build fuller pallets which results
in better use of aircraft space while reducing
customer wait time for critical items.
Consolidating freight at a single location
has been transparent to the customer despite
a few extra hours of transit time from Osan
Air Base to Camp Carroll, Halseth said. The
extra transit time is compensated by the
TCSP quickly processing freight through its
facility and shipping it out again.
“Customers are getting their freight
faster since we started sending 463L pallets
to DDDK because they process and ship
the freight within 24 hours, run multiple
shifts, work Saturdays and are operating
on most holidays reducing port hold time
and backlog,” said 731st AMS Air Cargo
Manager Chuck Kucharski, “DDDK is
top drawer!”
“The news of two shifts is a very positive
step toward a world-class distribution
system here in Korea,” said Army Lt. Col
John McCoy, USFK transportation officer.
“Adding a TCSP to DDDK’s arsenal is a
terrific step in the right direction and shows
DDDK’s commitment to customer service
and continuous positive change.”
“We are absolutely war fighter focused
here at DDDK,” Halseth said. “Our
distribution center is small, but everyone
has really pulled together as a team to make
this TCSP successful in a very short period
of time.”
DDDK has saved thousands of dollars
in the process as well as reduced supply
costs by reusing container blocking and
bracing material which would be destroyed,
Halseth said.
The TCSP also provides better
consolidation and faster return of empty
reusable pallets, nets, straps and radio
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Halseth has instituted continuous
process improvements, also known as lean,
as part of the process too, conducting a
rapid improvement event that cut internal
processing time of a 463L pallet by 30
percent. “We are always looking for ways
to improve our support to our customers,”
Halseth said. “Our next target is to improve
the transportation support we rely on
to deliver the freight to our war fighting
customers.”

AFN’s Pacific Prime

programming update:
Satellite decoder most reliable source of programming
The American Forces Network-Korea’s AFN Pacific Prime continues to be
readily available to customers using the DTH satellite decoder systems, though
it will no longer be broadcast through Korean cable companies. While set-top
and rooftop antennas allow limited reception of the broadcast, the DTH satellite
decoder systems remain the best method of receiving AFN television programming.
Army and Air Force Exchange Service sells the satellite dish equipment, and also
rents the decoder box for a monthly fee.
For more information on AFN programming, visit www.myafn.net. For
additional information on the DTH satellite decoder systems, contact the local
AAFES post/base exchange.
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Cheryl Stall, wife of Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, 2nd Infantry Division, keynote speaker, praised the volunteers for caring and sharing their time with the community.— U.S. Army Photo By
Pvt. Matthew Bergfelt
Outstanding people honored as volunteers
by Margaret Banish-Donaldson
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON – U.S.
Army officials gathered to honor the best
volunteers for the fourth quarter in the 2nd
Infantry Division and USAG-Red Cloud
community Oct. 30 at Mitchell’s Club.
The volunteer luncheon brought together
civilian and military volunteers from all over
Warrior Country.
From a list of volunteer units and 13
volunteer nominees, Army Community
Services officials named Chandani Buccino
as volunteer for the fourth quarter.
Buccino wants to encourage other
spouses to volunteer.
“When I got here, I wanted to pass
help on to other spouses,” Buccino said. “I
realized there was a need for volunteers to
support noncommand sponsored families
here. The commanding general is trying to
change this tour to support Soldiers bringing
their families. We have to be proactive to
help make the changes needed.”
It is easy to get into the spirit of
volunteerism in the Fires Brigade where the
chain of command supports the families.
“Agencies like the USO, Red Cross and
the Casey Pear Blossom Cottage do a great
service for our families and for the local
community, but they each have a very small
staff,” Buccino said. “These agencies must
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rely on volunteers to support their events. of spirit touch many lives. I think everyone together they can make things better.”
It gives me great pleasure to volunteer and should volunteer at least once.” Serving others will influence the way you
know that I am making a difference in The dedicated registered volunteers work, the way you act, the way you speak,
someone’s life.” serve in Family Readiness Groups, Army and the way you relate to others.”
Also, officials named the 2nd Battalion, Community Services, Red Cross, Pear By helping out in the community, both
9th Infantry as volunteer unit of the quarter Blossom Cottages, church, school, Better the service member or civilian and the
for volunteer service support by 23 Soldiers Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied organization benefit in many ways, but the
for Children’s Day Sept. 15. Lt. Ramon Soldiers, Good Neighbor Program and the biggest benefit is pride.
Neal, platoon leader, A Company, 2nd United Services Organization. In closing remarks, Denise James, Morale,
Platoon, accepted the award on behalf of “Volunteers come from all walks of life,” Welfare and Recreation director, said “ACS will
the unit. Stall said. “But common to all volunteers continue to register and encouraged everyone to
“The battalion has a long rich history is a willingness to serve, a desire to make become a registered volunteer so the community
of volunteering on the Korean peninsula,” a difference, and an optimistic belief that and the volunteers can both be recognized.”
Neal said. “We want to continue to
show the people we care about our host
country by volunteering our time to
various organizations throughout the
community.”
Cheryl Stall, wife of Command Sgt. Maj.
Brian Stall, 2nd Infantry Division, keynote
speaker, praised the volunteers for caring and
sharing their time with the community.
Stall took the audience on her journey
of volunteering, which began in the fourth
grade when she worked in her school
cafeteria during lunch time, and then in the
sixth grade as a school guard. In her adult
years she taught the mentally retarded.
“There are many reasons people
volunteer,” Stall said. “Because of their
willingness to serve and desire to make Chandani Buccino accepts the award for Volunteer of the Fourth Quarter from Col. (P) David
a difference in the community, their Teeples, assistant division commander for sustainability, and Col. Larry Jackson, garrison com-
contributions, commitment, and generosity mander USAG-RC. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Matthew Bergfeld
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News & Notes

Army vs. Air Force

Flag Football Game
Warrior Country Sports will host the first
“Warrior Cup” Army vs. Air Force Flag
Football game Nov.17 at 1 p.m. at Soldier
Field USAG-Casey. For more information
call: 730-4681.

Free Korean Language Textbooks

The University of Maryland is very inter-
ested in service members and other U.S.
personnel in Korea learning to speak Kore-
an. Each person who enrolls in the Korean
101 course at “Camp Stanley in Term II will
receive a free text book. For active duty
personnel, the Army will pay 100 percent
of the tuition. For more information call:
732-7015.

Gifts from the Home Front

Gifts from the home front can be sent to de-
ployed troops by logging on to www.aafes.
org or callling: 877-770-4438. The gift cer-
tificates are sent to individual service mem-
bers or distributed to any service member
through the Air Force Aid Society, American
Red Cross, Coalition to Salute America’s
Heroes, Fisher House, Navy-Marine Corps
Relief Society, Operation Home front, Op-
eration Interdependence or the USO. “Gifts
from the home front certificates can be re-
deemed at exchange facilities worldwide. Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, garrison commander USAG-Casey, passes the HHC Red Cloud guidon to Capt. Dennis Graves, incoming commander.
“Capt. Graves comes to us with great credentials, he has a strong desire to bring the command to new levels,” said Meisler.—U.S. Army photo
Area I and 2ID Celebrate by Pvt. Matthew Bergfelt

Lasala passes command guidon to Graves

American Education Week
Area I/2ID personnel join educators around
the world in the celebration of American
Education Week from Nov. 11 - 17. The fo-
cus is on strengthening our resolve to edu-
cate America’s Soldier students to meet the
challenges of leadership today and tomor-
row. For more information call: 732-7015.
On-line NEO Registration
is Time Saver
The Noncombatant Evacuation Exercise
(NEO) Courageous Channel will take
place from Nov. 15 to 18. All command
sponsored dependants, civilian personnel
and contract personnel as well as their
families are required to in-process at your
area evacuation control center during the
exercise. You can reduce the amount of
time it takes for your family to in-process
and have them ready should a real evacu-
ation be held by completing the web-based
NEO exercise pre-registrationhttps://neo.
korea.army.mil. The NEO pre-registration
site is currently open to government affili-
ated personnel only. Sponsors are encour-
aged to log into the site and enter the neo
information for their family. The site also al-
lows you to complete all the required NEO
forms on line. The NEO pre-registration site
is available and will remain on-line to allow
you to update your family’s information as
needed throughout the year. Contact your
unit’s NEO warden for more information.
Coming Events PBC Red Cloud
The Pear Blossom Cottage Thanksgiving
luncheon will be held Nov. 21 from noon
to 1 p.m. Cooking class will be held Nov.
30 from 11 a.m. to noon. The Outreach lun-
cheon will be held Dec. 13 from noon to 1
p.m. The Christmas Party will be held Dec.
21 from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information
call: 732-7168.
Camp Stanley Christmas Tree Lighting
Camp Stanley Christmas Tree lighting will
be held Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.
by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON—Capt.
Renante Lasala passed the Headquarters,
Headquarters Company-Red Cloud guidon
to Capt. Dennis Graves at 10 a.m. Nov.
2 in a ceremony held on the USAG-RC
courtyard.
Capt. Renante Lasala, outgoing commander
HHC-Red Cloud, gives remarks during the
change of command ceremony. “As I look
back 14 months ago, I can see a significant
change in this organization,” Lasala said. “I
have full confidence that Capt. Graves will
carry on and protect our reputation.” — U.S.
Army Photo By Pvt. Matthew Bergfelt.
“We are conducting the time honored
tradition of passing the colors from the
outgoing to the incoming commander
to signify the passing of command and
responsibilities,” said Lt. Col. Donald
Meisler, commander of the Casey Garrison.
“We will take the time to recapitulate the
accomplishments of an outgoing commander
and welcome the new commander.”
The Installation Management Command
mission statement says we provide
installations that enable Soldiers and family
readiness and provide a quality of life that
matches the quality of service Soldiers
provide the nation, according to Meisler.
“Nothing could be closer to this statement
than what the Soldiers of the Headquarters
Company standing before you have done in
the past year under the command of Capt.
Lasala,” Meisler said. “Whether it was taking
care of family members during multiple
noncombatant evacuation operations or
manning access control points on the
fence line during security installation anti-
terrorism/force protection exercises, the
Soldiers of Headquarters Company always
rose to the challenge.”
Not only did Lasala lead his troops
through multiple complicated exercises, he
also continued to sharpen the skills of his
troops by leading them through numerous
field training events and weapons ranges,
close quarters battle drills, Soldier and staff
participation in Warfighter and theater
level readiness level exercises, according to
Meisler.
“These are no easy tasks,” Meisler said.
“A lot of hard work and team effort with the
commander, 1st Sergeants Gant-Butler and
Coleman, made it possible.”
Lasala and Headquarters, Headquarters
Company were also deeply involved in
strengthening the ties with the Korean
people, according to Meisler.
“They hosted and participated in many
goodwill and friendship events,” Meisler
said. “They also sponsored local school
children in supporting the English Language
Camp program.”
To appreciate the vast size of the company’s
accomplishments, one has to understand the
complexities of the Headquarters Company,
according to Meisler.
“Headquarters Soldiers are not just
members of the company,” Meisler said.
“They are all key members of the garrison
directorates as well as the garrison staff.
They work in garrison support functions
such as transportation, public works, human
resources, emergency services, operations
and plans, and logistics, just to name a
few.”
Lasala and Grant-Butler met the
challenges of a very complex organization
on a daily basis, according to Meisler. They
lead it through many challenges and added
lasting value everywhere they went.
“Those are not easy tasks,” Meisler said.
“But they are recognized today.”
“I would like to thank those of you
sitting here today,” said Cpt. Dennis Graves,
incoming commander. “I would like to
thank everyone working in Directorate of
Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security,
and working for Mr. Doug Atwater has truly
been an experience this past year.”
Graves also gave thanks for being situated
between two retired Sergeants Major.
“Retired Sgt. Maj. Doug Wessel and
Retired Sgt. Maj. Preston Mingo gave me
free professional development advice every
day,” Graves said. “I would also like to
thank the Soldiers of HHC, all policies and
procedures remain in effect.”
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Volunteers of the Camp Stanley Coffee House cut the ribbon to the newly renovated Coffee House Oct. 29. Chaplain (Capt.) Suk Kim gives the countdown to the cutting of the ribbon. “Soldiers
need a place to relax,” Kim said. “They need a place to go where they can find a home environment without having to go off post.”—U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Matthew Bergfelt

Stanley Coffee House reopens after volunteers renovate

by Pvt. Matthew Bergfelt
USAG-RC Public Affairs
S TA N L EY G A R R I S O N —Camp
Stanley’s Coffee House reopened with a
ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 29. The
celebration featured cookies, fruits, hot
chocolate, and coffee. The new Coffee
House is actually the old Coffee House
renovated. It is operated by volunteer
Soldiers at Camp Stanley who dedicated
their spare time to clean out the mold and
dirt inside the old building to look and feel
more like home.
“The Coffee House first opened five
years ago,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Suk Kim,
chaplain, Camp Stanley. “Because Soldiers
rotate out of Camp Stanley every few weeks
or so, the Coffee House could not retain
Soldiers long enough to keep going.”
It wasn’t long after that, the Coffee House
became deserted. The years past, the building
just sat there, seldom used, until Kim came
to Stanley and found volunteers to renovate
the building to its former state.
“Soldiers need a place to relax,” Kim said.
“They need a place to go where they can
find a home environment without having
to go off post.”
Soldiers with families here in Area I will
find the Coffee House a place to go and
bring their family members without having
to worry about the troubles of taking their
families off post, according to Kim.
“The Coffee House is a place that gives
Soldiers comfort,” Kim said. “It is a place for
Soldiers to go and relax without going to a
bar and contending with the peer pressure
to smoke or drink alcohol.”
The Coffee House provides an
environment where troubled Soldiers can
go to be heard and a place to get away from
the barracks, according to Kim.
“This Coffee House could not exist
without those that volunteer,” Kim said.
“These people volunteer their time every
day to stay at the Coffee House and serve
people and to be a friend to anyone that
needs one.”
Volunteers decide to hold events at the
Coffee House or to just play board games
and card games such as Uno.
“It just felt like home,” said Pvt. Linnsey
Jones. “I feel like I am back with my old
youth group, just hanging out with some
of my old friends.”
The Coffee House is currently
sponsoring Ladies Night and KATUSA
Night every other Thursday, weekly
Bible studies, Men’s Night and much
more in the coming weeks. Be sure to
look for their events listed in the Area I
News and Notes column in the Morning
Calm Weekly.

Happy Halloween, ghouls and boys YBM English Camp hears ghost stories at Casey Library

They all dressed up to go trick-or-treating. About 100 children donned costumes Wednesday
to celebrate Halloween and eat some yummy and fun treats provided at the USAG-Red Cloud
Pear Blossom Cottage. While the standard Halloween decorations for the home might consist
of a pumpkin or two along with some gourds, the PBC went completely overboard. But aside
from the surprise guest, the Easter bunny, revelers had no problem cranking up their creativity Megan Jaunich of Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers, reads ghost
to get into the Halloween spirit with a fantastic collection of characters. —U.S. Army Photo By stories to the children of YBM English Camp that came for a BOSS sponsored Halloween party
Margaret Banish-Donaldson in the Casey Library Oct. 31.—U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Im, Hwon
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Garrison to test NEO procedures

6,000 families, noncombatants expected to process during semi-annual exercise
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The

Garrison will test its ability to move families
and other noncombatants out of Korea
during an exercise here Nov. 15-17.
Exercise Courageous Channel is a
semi-annual readiness event conducted
by U.S. Forces Korea to rehearse
noncombatant evacuation operation, or
NEO, procedures.
“The U.S. military conducts
noncombatant evacuation operations all
around the world,” said Capt. Andrew
Kletzing, plans and operations officer at
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Directorate of
Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security.
“Any time there is war, natural disaster, or
political instability, the U.S. military can be
called upon to evacuate U.S. citizens.”
The U.S. State Department declares the
NEO and the U.S. military assists.
“The last such NEO occurred last year
in Lebanon when the Israelis bombed
Hezbollah targets,” Kletzing said. “Many
U.S. citizens in Lebanon at the time
complained about the slow response on the
part of the U.S. government. This is why
we practice NEO twice a year in Korea. If Families process through the Evacuation Control Center during the October 2006 Courageous Channel exercise. The ECC will stand up Nov.
a NEO is declared, it will be the Number 15-17 for this year’s NEO exercise. — U.S. Army File Photo By David McNally
One mission.”
If a NEO is declared, the U.S. government Processing procedures included in the NEO packet. northern traffic barrier on Williams
Noncombatants should coordinate  In those cases, the escort is required Avenue.
will order DOD-affiliated noncombatants to
with their unit NEO wardens and report to process through the NEO site, not the
evacuate. “There is no choice; they must
to the center with ID cards, passports, military or Emergency Essential Civilian Pets
leave,” Kletzing said.
and completed NEO packets. They can sponsor. The escort must have the children’s  During an actual NEO, pets will be
During Courageous Channel, the U.S.
process during the timeframe that is most original identification and NEO packets. processed. Pets smaller than 25 pounds can
military estimates about 13,000 family accompany owners as “carry-on” luggage.
convenient.
members will process for evacuation,  Processing time is about 30 minutes, Traffic adjustments Pets over 25 pounds will be evacuated
Kletzing said. More than 6,000 of these are depending on the time of day. Before  On South Post, Williams Avenue by later.
in Area II. school, lunchtime, and after work are peak Collier Field House will be closed to all  During next week’s exercise, however,
Following highlights general procedures times for noncombatant processing. traffic not destined for NEO. owners should bring pets only if they need
during next week’s exercise:  Taking families to the Evacuation  Non-NEO traffic transiting Gate a microchip. Microchip service will be
Control Center is not required during 17 will be directed around the ball fields provided for a small fee.
Evacuation Control Center this exercise, provided sponsors have their via Vaughn Avenue. Traffic signs will
An Evacuation Control Center at Collier families’ original identification cards and direct noncombatants around the baseball Flu shots
Field House on Yongsan South Post will passports with them when they process. diamonds, past the 121st General Hospital Flu shots will be offered as an optional
process noncombatants during three time  Single or dual-military or Emergency entrance, and past the southern traffic barrier service to those who process during the
periods: Essential Civilians with family members on Williams Avenue into the NEO parking following times:
4 p.m. to midnight Nov. 15 under the age of 18 must designate an area immediately adjacent to Collier.  Noon to 9 p.m., Nov. 15
5 a.m. to midnight Nov. 16 escort for minor children as a part of  Once processing is complete,  10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 16
5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 their Family Care Plan, which should be noncombatants will exit through the  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17

Korean National Police treated to post tour, orientation

by Pfc. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — They stand
outside the gates around the clock, but rarely
get a glimpse of what they are helping to
protect.
Post officials hosted 138 Korean National
Police officers Nov. 2 to give them an
orientation to what’s “behind those gates.”
“Thank you for coming to Yongsan
Garrison,” said USAG-Yongsan Commander
Col. David Hall during his remarks to the
group. “You are out there 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, in the cold, in the rain,
and you’re always on guard and alert.”
Hall presented certificates of appreciation
Officers with the Korean National Police have lunch at the Three Kingdom’s Inn Dining Facility to four KNP officers and other officials for
during their tour of Yongsan Garrison Nov. 2. — U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Im Jin-min their outstanding service. He said they are key
team members of the United States-Republic
of Korea Alliance, and they make a difference
in the safety of the installation.
During the orientation, the officers were
treated to an action movie at the Yongsan
cinema and lunch with U.S. Soldiers at the
Three Kingdom’s Inn Dining Facility.
“The food is great, and I even had a chance
to try out a conversation with a U.S Soldier,”
said Officer Sgt. Lee Jong-min. “The people
here seem very warm and friendly.”
For another, Pvt. Kim Hyun-chool, it was
his very first glimpse at the Garrison. “I feel
like I’m in a different country,” he said.
The KNP Appreciation Day is part of the
U.S. Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program,
designed to strengthen relationships between
local and military communities throughout
Korea.
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News & Notes
American Education Week
Nov. 11-17 is American Education Week,
and Yongsan’s Education Center has
scheduled several special events. A kick-
off Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 10 at Col-
lier Field House. Other events taking place
at the Education Center are:
Nov. 13: Central Texas College and Uni-
versity of Maryland open house, 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., Rooms 206 and 209.
Nov. 14: University of Oklahoma and
Troy University open house, 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., Room 211.
Nov. 15: University of Phoenix open
house, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Room 207.
Nov. 16: GoArmy Education briefing, 10
a.m., Room 222.
Great American Smokeout
November is Great American Smokeout
Month. Participants who successfully quit
tobacco use for one day means a more
than 10 percent chance of quitting for the
rest of their lives. Scheduled smokeout
activities:
Nov. 14: “Tar Wars,” teaching kids about
the hazards of tobacco.
Nov. 15: Tobacco Free Day at PX & Com-
missary from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Adopt a
Smoker/Dipper/Chewer”
Nov. 17: Turkey Trot registration at Col-
lier Field House at 8:30 a.m.; walk/run be-
gins at 9:30 a.m.
Nov. 20: Smoking Cessation Class from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DCSFHP Build-
ing 5447 (near Gate 52); sub sandwiches
will be provided.
For information, call 736-6693.
National American Indian and
Alaskan Native Heritage Month
The Garrison will celebrate “Honoring
Warriors: Past and Present” 3-4 p.m. Fri-
day, Nov. 16 at the Main Post Club Under-
ground. For information, call 738-5950.
A cultural event from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 19 will be at the Multipurpose Training
Facility. Performances, poetry, storytelling,
food sampling and other activities, highlight
the event. It’s free and open to the commu-
nity. For information, call 723-7743.
USO News
Sign up for Jeju Island three-day and
two-night tour: The USO offers a tour Nov.
22- 24 that includes round-trip airfare, two-
night accommodation, two days breakfast
and lunch and admission fees. For informa-
tion, call 724-7003.
USO Tour Highlights:
-Nov. 17: Insadong and Seoul Tour
-Nov. 22: Everland Amusement park
-Nov. 23-25: Gyeongju (Two-day and three-
night)
-Nov. 24: Paintball and All Terrain Vehicle
tour
USO Treasure Hunt: There will be two
chances to find the USO treasure and win
a $500 AAFES gift card. The contest starts
Dec. 3. Check USO Korea Web site (http://
www.uso.org/korea) for details.
Discounted Concert Tickets: 8 p.m. Nov.
30 Linkin Park.
USO monthly calendars are available at
the Main Exchange, Commissary, Dragon
Hill Lodge and the Town House. For infor-
mation, call 724-7003.
Safety Notice
A reflective vest is required on any military
installation when biking, running, or jog-
ging any time of the day. Also, a helmet is
required for skating and biking. Violations
can result in confiscation.
AREA II
Garrison continues records management transition
by Sgt. Kim Sang-wook
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Officials
continue to sustain the Garrison’s records
management program as the end of the
calendar year approaches using the latest
Army records management system, the
Army Record Information Management
System, or ARIMS.
The USAG Directorate of Human
Resources conducts training sessions
quarterly – the latest was Nov. 1 – to
teach new records coordinators how to use
ARIMS and help them properly manage
their records and files.
“This class is a continuation of our
efforts to protect and properly archive
our essential records using ARIMS,” said
Steven Carpenter, the director of Human
Resources.
“The key to the success of this program
is command support from the Garrison’s
leadership. Our leadership has been
very supportive of this program, and
our directorates are doing a great job in
complying with the Federal Records Act,”
he said.
“Much of the credit goes to the hard
work of our Garrison records manager, Pak
Chong Hui, and the more than 80 records
coordinators who work in the directorates
of our Garrison,” Carpenter added.
Over the last year, Pak has conducted
more than 100 inspections and numerous
on-site assistance visits of all garrison offices
to ensure compliance with the Federal
Records Act using the ARIMS program,
Carpenter said.
The system is directed by ARIMS 25-
400-2 and Army Regulation 25-1, said Pak,
who is also an ARIMS instructor within the
CFC – giving back to Yongsan community
Youth programs such as youth sports can benefit from Combined Federal Campaign-Over-
seas contributions. As of Nov. 6, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan community members have
donated nearly $300,000 to charities through the CFC. The fund drive ends Nov. 30. See
your unit’s representative for details or to make a contribution. — U.S. Army File Photo
Students at the Nov. 1 quarterly records management training session learn the finer points
of the Army Record Management Information System. From left are: Yi Kyong-chu, Yongsan’s
Religious Support Office; Staff Sgt. Marie Francis, U.S. Forces Korea headquarters; and Robert
Perry Yongsan, Directorate of Public Works. -- Photo By Sgt. Kim Sang-wook
human resources directorate.
The ARIMS is a similar but more
convenient system than the previous
Modern Army Recordkeeping System,
or MARKS, she said. “The ARIMS is a
web-based system that has significantly
improved the way we manage and archive
our important records,” she said.
During the past in MARKS, each person
managed papers by labeling the documents
every time by attaching different names,
Pak explained. “But in the ARIMS, you
do not have to label each document,” she
said. “You can choose from the system
itself, according to disposition instructions
on the label, and decide to keep, destroy,
or transfer the record to the Washington
National Record Center.”
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Pak teaches two classes each quarter, one
in English the other in Korean.
“It was an informative and interesting
class,” Staff Sgt. Marie Francis, U.S. Forces
Korea headquarters, said of the most recent
training session. “After this class, I will
able to utilize the ARIMS tomorrow.” She
added it is easier to use than MARKS.
Pak, whose program earned praise
during an 8th U.S. Army inspection, covers
methodology and issues affecting ARIMS
in her six-hour class.
“Once the system is on-line in your
office, it is very easy to use,” she said.
For additional information, see the
ARIMS web site at http://www.arims.
army.mil or contact USAG-Y DHR at
738-8546.
USAG-Y Community
donates $20,000 to
holiday helping fund
by Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Garrison chapels raised more than
$20,000 through offerings collected
Nov. 2-4 and donated to a special fund
called Helping Hands to support junior
service members and civilian families
during the holidays.
“Our community is so generous,”
said Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King,
USAG-Y chaplain. “We are strongly
committed to taking care of all our great
team members.”
The donation, held in cooperation
with the Army Community Service’s
Community of Sharing and Community
of Caring projects, will assist those in
need during the holidays. Some of
the offerings will also be used for crisis
ministry throughout the year.
King said the goal is to ensure
everyone can enjoy a family holiday
meal. “We are excited that we will be
able to help with special needs at this
time of year and assist people in crisis
through out the year,” he said.
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IS THE LINE READY?
Korean security guards tune
skills during annual qualification
By Sgt. Kim Sang-wook
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
REYNOLDS RANGE — On a quiet
mountain site south of Seoul, thundering
sound repeats throughout the region. The
sound is U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
security guards training with M-9 pistols
Oct. 29.
“ This is a semi-annual weapon
qualification,” said Ricky Oxendine, U.S.
Army Garrison-Yongsan Emergency Services
director. “The guards also must attend
nuclear, biological, and chemical tasks that
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(Left) Under the
watchful eye of Noh
Il-hoon, Yongsan
security guards fire
M-9 pistols Oct. 29
as part of their pe-
riodic recertification
at Reynolds Range.
Noh is a senior
security guard.
(Below) Noh Il-hoon
helps guard Jung
Sung-bok handle his
weapon before the
test. — U.S. Army
photos by By Sgt.
Kim Sang-wook
are part of the biannual training.”
More than 130 security guards fired
during the first day of training. Throughout
the three-day event, 344 personnel were on
the range to re-qualify.
“There are penalties if a guard does not
make the minimum, but we constantly a year,” said James North, USAG-Y their job can be.
train and make them qualify,” Oxendine ES operations officer. “Because guards “This is my first time shooting the M-9
said. “The guards do a great job supporting always carry pistols during duty hours, pistol,” said Kim Jong-hoon, one of the
the Yongsan community.” it is important we skillfully handle our security guards. “I think I qualified the test
Oxendine said this kind of training will weapons. That’s what the certification is but I will do much better next time.”
enhance basic skills, which could be used all about.” Kim, who qualified the test with 45 shots
at any time. He said the session is significant to the onto the target, said he will be confident if
“We do weapons qualification twice guards to raise awareness on how serious a time comes to use the pistol.
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building managers to attend a biannual
training session 9 a.m. Dec. 10 at the
Multipurpose Training Facility. This session,
in addition to the Building Manager’s
Guide, will provide us with a road map to
success.
It goes without saying, but the buildings
where we work and reside need to be in
optimal condition at all times. If a problem
exists, a work order should be in place. At
the Garrison, you have our commitment to
resolve any issues as quickly as possible.
Let’s work together to keep our facilities
in the best condition possible.

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A guide to help USAG-Yongsan building managers is available for download at the Garrison
website at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil. The guide contains such information as contacts
at the Directorate of Public Works, how to submit work orders, and building manager re-
sponsibilities.
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Review your credit report for accuracy

by Capt. Holly B. Nostrant
Camp Humphreys Legal Center
In today’s society, maintaining good
credit is essential. Your past use of credit
indicates how you will act in the future.
Lenders look at your credit history when
deciding whether you should receive a
mortgage, car loan, credit card, or other
line of credit. Your credit history also affects
your interest rates, insurance premiums,
and even your ability to obtain and keep a
security clearance.
Three major consumer reporting agencies
track your credit history – Equifax, Experian,
and TransUnion. These agencies place your
credit history into a document called a credit
report. However, your credit report may
not be accurate. Therefore, it is important
to periodically review your credit report.
Otherwise, inaccuracies could negatively
impact your financial future.
Here is a three-step process to help you
review and correct any information in your
credit report.
Order a copy of your credit report. The
Fair Credit Reporting Act allows you to
annually receive a free copy of your credit
report from each of the three agencies. You
can order all three at the same time or at
different times. However, you must contact
the Annual Credit Report Request Service
to take advantage of this benefit.
Requests can be made in three ways
– by phone (1-877-322-8228), by internet
(www.annualcreditreport.com), or by mail
(ACRRS, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA
30348). Unfortunately, the ACRRS website
cannot be accessed outside of the United
States. If you choose to mail in your request,
fill out a form from the Federal Trade
Commission at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/
conline/include/requestformfinal.pdf.
You may also order a copy of your credit
report directly from the agencies. However,
you will be charged a fee for this service
unless one of two exceptions applies: (1) you
are a victim of fraud, or (2) during the past
60 days you were turned down for credit,
insurance or employment because of your
credit report. If either situation applies,
contact an agency for your credit report
(Step 3 contains contact information).
Review the information in your credit
report. Once you receive your credit report,
review it for inaccuracies. Some important
questions to ask include:
– Is all of my personal information
correct and accurate?
– Does all of the listed information
belong to me? If so, is the information
correct?
– If I have gone through a bankruptcy,
has it been removed after 10 years?
– If I have negative information that is
correct, has it been removed after 7 years?
These questions should help you
get started. If you answered no to any
question, you will need to ask the agencies
to correct the information. Legal Assistance
Attorneys can provide you assistance if you
have questions about your credit report.
Oftentimes, inaccuracies come from many
different sources. For instance, agencies
may mix up your information with another
person or forget to take off old information.
Additionally, typographical errors can occur
and creditors may fail to update your status.
You could also be the victim of fraud. It is
your responsibility to make sure your credit
report is correct, even if you did not cause
the inaccuracy.Dispute any inaccuracies.
Make a list of any inaccuracies that you find
when reviewing your credit report. You will
need to contact each agency to inform them
of the inaccuracies. Once an agency receives
notice, the FCRA requires it to perform an
investigation to verify the validity of the
information. Upon completion, the agency
must notify you of its results.
If information is inaccurate, it will be
corrected or taken off of your credit report.
However, if the agency believes that the
information is accurate, you can request
that a statement be included in your credit
report. This statement provides a short
summary of your dispute.
You may make a dispute by phone, mail,
or the internet. Legal Assistance Attorneys
can help you draft a dispute letter. See the
following websites for specific instructions:
Equifax at http://www.equifax.com/online-
credit/dispute/; Experian at http://www.
experian.com/customer_service/mail.html;
TransUnion at http://www.transunion.com/
corporate/personal/creditdisputes.page
Educate yourself about credit, its
importance, and your rights when it comes
to credit issues. The FTC has a great website
with free resources at http://www.ftc.gov/
bcp/consumer.shtm. Also, your local library
may have books on the subject.

Overseas Housing Allowance and Move-In Expenses survey needs you!

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly OHA Utility/MIHA Survey in PDF format is available on the 175th FMC website.
OHA is a valuable entitlement for Servicemembers stationed overseas. The time and

T
he Annual Overseas Housing Allowance and Utility and Move-In Expenses Sur-
vey for Korea is underway and will continue through Dec. 7.
Annually, the Per Diem Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee
conducts a survey to collect utility and recurring maintenance expense data from
Servicemembers who receive OHA. PDTATAC uses this data to compute OHA Utility
and Recurring Maintenance Allowances, as well as, Move-In Expenses for Servicemembers
worldwide.
All Servicemembers in Korea who reside off-post and receive OHA should take the
survey via the 175th Financial Management Center website.It may be taken at work or at
home, if you have the necessary security required for use of your home center. A sample
effort spent answering the questions enables the Department of Defense to set equitable
OHA utility and MIHA rates. To complete the survey, respondents should review actual
bills or records of their utility and maintenance expenses for the last twelve months. A
monthly average for the utility and maintenance portion will be required. Respondents
whose utilities are included in their rent are not required to report the actual monthly
average of utility bills because a monthly flat rate utility supplement is already included
in their OHA.
For the MIHA portion of the survey, respondents should identify expenses associated
with making their residence livable. Examples of MIHA items to report are included in
the survey briefings found on the 175th FMC website.

November 9-15

Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Casey Shoot ‘em Up The Brave One Dan in Real Life Dan in Real Life Shoot ‘em Up Rescue Dawn Shoot ‘em Up
730-7354 (R) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m.
Henry The Brave One 30 Days of Night 30 Days of Night Shoot ‘em Up No Show No Show No Show
768-7724 (R) 7p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Humphreys Dan in Real Life Dan in Real Life Dan in Real Life The Brave One The Brave One Shoot ‘em Up Shoot ‘em Up
753-7716 (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m.
Hovey The Brave One Dan in Real Life War Shoot ‘em Up Dan in Real Life The Brave One Shoot ‘em Up
730-5412 (R) 7p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Kunsan We Own the Night The Brothers Solomon The Brothers Solomon No Show No Show No Show Shoot ‘em Up
782-4987 (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
Osan Bee Movie Bee Movie Shoot ‘em Up Shoot ‘em Up Death Sentence Halloween Halloween
784-4930 (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Red Cloud Dan in Real Life Shoot ‘em Up Shoot ‘em Up The Brave One Shoot ‘em Up No Show Balls of Fury
732-6620 (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Stanley Balls of Fury The Brave One War Shoot ‘em Up No Show The Brave One Rescue Dawn
732-5565 (PG13) 8 p.m. (R) 7p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Bee Movie Bee Movie Bee Movie Shoot ‘em Up Shoot ‘em Up The Brave One The Brave One
Yongsan I
(PG) 8 p.m. (PG) 8 p.m. (PG) 8 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Bee Movie Balls of Fury Balls of Fury No Reservations No Reservations Shoot ‘em Up Shoot ‘em Up
Yongsan II (PG) 8 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
Yongsan III Rush Hour 3 Rush Hour 3 Underdog Underdog The Brothers Solomon The Brothers Solomon Stardust
738-7389 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
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Area IV Worship Services This holiday remember what God

Protestant Services
Collective Sunday
Sunday
1000
1030
Camp Carroll
Camp Walker
has done through our veterans
Sunday 1030 Camp Henry
Sunday 1245 Camp Walker
Sunday 1300 Camp Carroll
by Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose, Jr. declares, “I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart.”
USAG-Y Deputy Installation Chaplain/RM The true spirit of humility leaves no room for glorying
Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker in the flesh. God, and Him alone, must have all the

V
Collective Friday 1900 Camp Walker eterans Day is a time to remember and honor glory.
Korean Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll all veterans. It encompasses more than just Secondly, we should make known the story of victory.
Korean Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker those persons who have made the ultimate Jubilant, David proclaims, “Sing praises to the Lord,
Korean Thursday 1100 Camp Hialeah sacrifice. We must also remember the multitude of enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what
men and women serving in the military today as vet- he has done.”
Catholic Mass
erans. Ensure you tell the story – just what the Lord has
Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Ted Landphair reflected upon this sacred day for done in your life. Several months ago, some veterans
Sunday 1130 Camp Carroll some and a day of remembering patriotism for others.
He wrote: “The time of day for the event is significant.
Additional Programs Many older Americans, and not so many younger ones, “This veteran discovered that his victory
Bible and Bagels know it was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the
Tuesday 0630 Camp Walker Chapel Annex 11th month – November 11th, 1918 – that Germany comes from God. We too can be victorious
Protestant Women of the Chapel surrendered to Allied forces, ending ‘the Great War’
Tuesday 0930 Walker Chapel Sanctuary
Korean Bible Study
– better known as World War One … In 1938, Congress by placing our trust in God.”
declared November 11th a federal holiday, dedicated
Tuesday 1030 Walker Chapel Annex
Catholic Women of the Chapel
to world peace.” Chaplain (Maj. Adolph DuBose, Jr.
Saturday 1000 Walker Fellowship Hall We all, at one time or another, have experienced USAG-Y deputy installation chaplain
Church of Christ Bible Study some type of victory in our lifetime. Victories can be
Wednesday 1900 Walker Fellowship Hall more vivid in our lives depending upon the struggle we
Ladies Prayer Meeting encountered and endured prior to reaching that state who returned from Iraq shared how they knew that it
Monday 1400 Camp Carroll Chapel Sanc. of achievement. was God who protected them.
Contemporary Bible Study The psalmist notes a veteran by the name of David Finally, it is imperative that we know the secret
Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll Chapel Annex singing a song of victory in Psalm 9:1-7, 20. “I will of victory. David only knew one source and secret of
praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all victory, and that was God. Evidently, he experienced a
USAG - Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin,
your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will few situations where God gave him the victory.
Edward.martin@korea.army.mil, DSN 768-5455 sing praise to your name, O Most High.” This veteran In closing, remember our veterans this Veterans Day
Chaplain (Capt.) Byung Min, discovered that his victory comes from God. We too for what they have done and what they are doing now.
Justin.k.min@korea.army.mil, DSN 765-8991 can be victorious by placing our trust in God. Moreover, remember what God has done, is doing,
First, if we are going to sing a song of victory, we will do, and you too can sing a song of victory. Be
should display a spirit of victory as David did. He encouraged!
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Welcome to USAG Humphreys

Spooky Hallow
More than 800 children gathered at USAG Hum-
phreys Halloween night for the annual “Return to
Spooky Hallow.” Military units and private organiza-
tions created haunted attractions for the youngsters
or ran “Trick or Treat” booths. The night’s activities
included costume parades, free T-shirts, Halloween
bags for the kids and lots of fun. (left) Free haircuts
and shaves were offered at the BOSS haunted tent,
although the instruments weren’t what you would
find at the AAFES Barber Shop. — U.S. Army
Photos By Mike Mooney and Candace Godfrey.

A coven of witches dominated the costume parade for children 8-11, with the Humphreys
Exchange providing gift cards of $50, $25 and $10 to the top three finishers in five groups.

A ball and chain couldn’t keep this ghoul in the BOSS haunted tent away from her chainsaw
at Spooky Hallow Halloween night at USAG Humphreys.

A coffin isn’t a home to this zombie from 4-2 Aviation, who welcomed visitors with a smile.

This year Spooky Hallow got a set of twins to enjoy the excitement of Halloween festivities. (left) Scream, Pvt. Joshua Somers, and Dracula, Pfc. Miguel Montanez, both of 568th Medi-
cal Company, combined scares to make sure everyone had a good “Spooky Hallow” time.

The “doctors” from HHC, USAG Humphreys were “in,” performing emergency lobotomies
Dorie Smith was “purrfect” in her cat costume, A leprechaun from the Emerald Isle stopped and amputations - free of charge - on their way to a first-place tie with 568th Medical Com-
but some mistook her for a skunk. by to see if someone had left a pot of gold. pany in the unit booth decorating contest.
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—USAG-Y—

USAG-Y Postseason Fall Softball

Tourney Nov. 3-4
18th Med 10 Sockor 8
Kanakas 7 Embassy 0
CRUS 10 18th Med 5
Kanakas 12 Suslak 7
18th Med 7 Embassy 0
Sockor 13 Suslak 7
18th Med 13 Sockor 12
CRUS 15 18th Med 5
CRUS 11 Kanakas 7
CRUS 11 Kanankas 9

Post Level Basketball (Men’s)

Hovey 72 Humph 58
Osan 77 Wonju 55
Yongsan 89 Suwon 45
Kunsn 54 Casey 48
Wonju 71 Humph 64
Casey 71 Suwon 41
Yongsan 62 Kunsan 47
Kunsan 81 Wonju 48
Kunsan 62 Casey 60
Hovey 70 Kunsan 69
Yongsan 84 Hovey 45

Post Level Basketball (Women’s)

Yongsan 60 Suwon 24
Humph 61 Osan 24
Yongsan 77 Casey 43
Suwon 56 Osan 46

Mindy McQ brings soul to Seoul

Yongsan 47 Humph 38
Casey 70 Suwon 24
Humph 64 Casey 59
Yongsan 40 Humph 29

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly Jill Scott. From that style, and in her few four years as a performer, A 5 K Fun Run was conducted at 9:30
she has been blessed to share bills with musical icons such as Mary a.m. Nov. 3 at Collier Field House with

L
istening to Mindy McQ’s warm, silky vocals and well-craft- J. Blige, Robert Lockwood Jr., The Coup, Suzanne Vega, Marc 198 participants
ed songs puts a listener in the mindframe of Harlem, De- Broussard and Alana Davis.
troit, Chicago or Philadelphia, harking back to the classic So where is she going with this? In Mindy’s words... “Standing Upcoming Events at Yongsan
soul tracks of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. One would never dream still makes me ache. In every inch of my life, I want to see what I’m
5 K Fun Run 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at
that these songs and that voice, so sultry and knowing, are the capable of. Music is the most lovely thing I’ve experienced so far... Collier Field House
product of a shy, lanky 23-year-old from rural Ohio, who never So this is me figuring it out.”
thought of doing music until graduating from high school. All shows are open to the military community and free of charge, Preseason Intramural Basketball
Initially more folk-oriented, she quickly found herself gravitating courtesy of Armed Forces Entertainment and Morale Welfare and Tornament Nov. 10-12 at Collier Field
to a melding of classic soul, funk and jazz, developing a style that Recreation. For more information, contact your local MWR or House
contains elements of such performers as Alicia Keys, Nora Jones and DSN 723-3749.
Toys for Tots Softball Tournament
Nov. 10-11 at the 4 Plex

1st Class Letters/Cards:

CONUS: Dec. 10
PAL:
CONUS: Dec. 3 Post office reminds 10 K Roadrace 9:30 a.m. Nov. 17
at Collier Field House

APO/FPO AP: Dec. 10
APO/FPO AE: Dec. 10
APO/FPO AE (09502,09508,09568,
09587,09588,09593,09596,09704,09709,
09725,09727,09728,09729,09730,09731):
Dec. 10
APO/FPO AA (Zips 340): Dec. 10
Priority:
CONUS: Dec. 10
APO/FPO AP: Dec. 10
APO/FPO AE : Dec. 10
APO/FPO AE (09502,09508,09568,
09587,09588,09593,09596,09704,09709,
09725,09727,09728,09729,09730,09731):
Dec. 10
APO/FPO AA (Zips 340): Dec. 10
customers to ship
APO/FPO AP: Dec. 10
APO/FPO AE : Dec. 10
APO/FPO AE (09502,09508,09568,
09587,09588,09593,09596,09704,09709,
09725,09727,09728,09729,09730,09731):
early for holidays
Dec. 3
APO/FPO AA (Zips 340): Dec. 3
SAM:
CONUS: Dec. 3
APO/FPO AP: Dec. 10
APO/FPO AE : Dec. 10
APO/FPO AE (09502,09508,09568,
09587,09588,09593,09596,09704,09709,
09725,09727,09728,09729,09730,09731):
Nov. 26
APO/FPO AA (Zips 340): Nov. 26
Combatives (Korea-wide)
All Soldiers, KATUSAs, D.O.D. and
Civilian contractors (No P3 profiles).
Classes are held every week from 8
SAM (Over 15lbs/60” combined length a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday at the
and girth): 498th CSSB Combatives Gym, Bldg.
CONUS: N/A S151, Camp Carroll, Area IV. For more
APO/FPO AP: N/A information, contact 498th CSSB, S3
APO/FPO AE : N/A at 765-8637/1026 or 010-4697-1555
APO/FPO AE (09502,09508,09568, or visit the 498th CSSB website at
09587,09588,09593,09596,09704,09709, http://19esc.korea.army.mil/498th_
09725,09727,09728,09729,09730,09731): CSSB/Home.htm
Nov. 13
APO/FPO AA (Zips 340): Nov. 13 For additional information on up-
coming sports events in your area,
contcat your local Fitness Center.

Correction: The new track at Yongsan Garrison featured on this page in the Nov. 2 issue is 1/7th of a mile in size.
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348th trains Koreans on water purification

by Andre Butler
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The
348th Quartermaster Company conducted
unified training with the Korean Service
Company Oct. 26 at USAG Humphreys.
The company’s training objective:
instruct KSC personnel on how to operate
the 3,000 gallon Reverse Osmosis Water
Purification Unit.
The ROWPU is a system designed to
purify raw water from wells, lakes, seas,
lagoons, rivers, or ice holes.
“We purify bodies of water so Soldiers
will have water on the battlefield,” said Sgt.
1st Class Paulino Moralez, 348th Logistics
platoon sergeant.
“We are the source for water purification
for the Army,” he said.
The 348th’s primary mission is to provide
bulk water and fuel as well as classes one
through nine supplies to 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade and local Area III units,
said Capt. Christopher Page, commander
348th Quartermaster Company. During
training, U.S. Soldiers taught KSC personnel
the basic capabilities and limitations of the
ROWPU system.
“The KSC needs to know how to properly
start up and shut down this equipment,”
Moralez said.
“These two processes are very important
because you don’t want to damage the
Brig. Gen. Xavier (Max) Lobeto watches as Sgt. 1st Class Paulino Moralez takes the first drink
of water produce by the ROWPU -- Lobeto follwed. Moralez said all “Water Dawgs” take the
first drink to give customers confidence in their product. Lobeto stated if bottled, Soldiers won’t
be able to tell the difference between ROWPU and purchased water.
equipment that helps the Army survive,”
he said.
“Soldiers can’t make it without water
-- it’s a basic human need.”
“That’s why we take our job very
seriously,” he said. “So at this time, these are
the instructions that we are giving them.”
In case of conflict the Korean Service
Companies will support U.S. forces.
“This is our major mission,” said Chon,
In-sop, executive officer for 22nd KSC based
at USAG Humphreys.
“We are conducting this training in
preparation for our wartime mission,” he
said.
Chon said the companies participating
are very comfortable with the ROWPU
because they have a lot of training and
experience with the system.
There were three companies on hand to
conduct training – 8th KSC from Camp
Long, 9th KSC from Yongsan and the 22nd
out of Humphreys. Because of the nature
of ROWPU training, all procedures and
policies must be followed exactly.
“We can’t afford to cut corners in our
job,” said Moralez.
“Health concerns are very important and
we are extremely careful when performing Sgt. 1st Class Paulino Moralez, 348th Logistics platoon sergeant, instructs Korean Service
this task.” “We are not allowed to issue Company members on the functions of the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit. This unit
any water until it passes inspections by is used to purify water for use. (below) Spc. Mark Little, a water treatment specialist for 348th
preventive medicine [officials],” he said. gives more classes on the ROWPU. — U.S. Army Photos By Andre Butler.
“In order to give Soldiers what we
produce it has to be thoroughly tested.” It can take anywhere from 23 to 29 hours
from set up before the water is approved for
consumption, said Moralez.
However, water treatment specialists
or “Water Dawgs” can have 9,000 gallons
available for the customer in four to five
hours.
“Eighteen to 24 hours is purely testing,”
Moralez said.
“Our Soldiers have a very important task,”
said Brig. Gen. Xavier (Max) Lobeto, 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
commanding general.
“You may think it’s easy, but what these
Soldiers are doing here today is hard and
tough,” he said.
Lobeto dropped by the site to see the
Soldiers and KSCs train during his visit to “These Soldiers are professionals and
Humphreys. it shows.” “They take my breath away,”
“It’s amazing,” Lobeto said. Lobeto said.
“Other than how it’s stored, ROWPU “I like being out with the Soldiers and
and bottled water are the same.” seeing what value they bring to the Army
“This is superb training,” he said. -- they are the centerpiece,” he said.

GEMS at Humphreys
Area III supports worldwide
“Going Green’ campaign
by Stacy A. Ouellette
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
H U M P R H EY S G A R R I S O N —
United States Army Garrison Humphreys
Directorate of Public Works department
recently acquired four Global Electric
Motorcars as part of the worldwide launching
of the “Going Green” campaign.
“We’re the only garrison level unit I’m
aware of who is using it. We’re not the only
ones in Korea, but are leading the charge
here at USAG Humphreys to promote
these vehicles for daily use,” said Dr. David
Johnson, USAG Humphreys Environmental
Division chief.
Leaders were trying to come up with an
idea for an alternate vehicle when Johnson
saw the GEMs being used at another
installation.
“That sparked my interest in the GEMs.
They are environmentally friendly and low-
maintenance,” said Johnson.
There are four GEMs currently on the
installation.
Three are used by the environmental
office, while one is part of the Directorate
of Logistics.
They allow other sections to sign out the
vehicle for use.
Each vehicle costs approximately $12,000,
a bargain considering the elimination of
maintenance, fuel and hazardous wastes.
The cost can increase if options are added
to the base model.
“They do come with six-foot beds so
there’s plenty of room to strap a toolbox
onto it and go do your work,” said
Michael Stephenson, USAG Humphreys
environmental specialist.
Driving the GEM is similar to a golf cart.
These GEMs can reach up to 35 M.P.H.
and are street legal for driving in 35 M.P.H.
or less.
It was the first electric run vehicle
manufactured by Daimler Chrysler
To date, these vehicles have only been used
on post for daily mission such as traveling
to and from inspections, maintenance sites
and administrative engagements.
Not only are the GEMs conserving fuels
and adding less pollution to the world,
they are also educating many people in the
Humphreys community.
“I’ve been stopped many times. It’s great
because these cars are not only promoting
what we’re doing to protect the environment,
but it’s also educating for others. People have
asked how to purchase one in some cases,”
said Stephenson.
With their engines revved up and ready
to go, the GEMs will continue to turn heads
due to their slight resemblance to an egg
on wheels.
Soon, more GEMs will arrive as the
USAG Directorate of Logistics recently
placed an order for more than two dozen
GEMs for use.
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News & Notes

HAES celebrates ‘Storybook
Character Day’ on Halloween
USAG Humphreys Army Family
Covenant Signing Ceremony
Postponed
At the request of Senior Army Leaders to
allow for their participation, the Humphreys’ by Diane Hobler the little dog, the dish and the spoon.
Army Family Covenant Signing Ceremony HAES Librarian Fifth Graders performed several rhymes for various classes throughout
is postponed until further notice. An an-
the day. Their repertoire included “Hickory Dickory Dock,” “Three Little
nouncement with the new date and time will
be released to the local community follow-
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Humphreys Amercian Kittens,” “Old Mother Hubbard,” and others.
ing notification from higher headquarters. Elementary School students celebrated Storybook Character The kindergarten and first grade multiage class went wild for favorite
Day Oct. 31. Many students came to school dressed as author Dr. Seuss, with each student making their own Cat in the Hat
Virtues Volunteers Needed characters from beloved children’s books. costume.
at USO Korea Throughout the day there were various activities planned Other students dressed as Jack from The Magic Treehouse series, the
The Virtues English Program allows ac- to promote the joy of reading. ever popular June B. from Junie B. Jones, Henry from the Henry and
tive-duty service members to volunteer two Sixth graders organized themselves into small groups, chose Mudge series, and many more.
Saturdays per month (second and fourth- classic fairy tales, dressed up as the characters and then visited The day culminated in a Storybook Character Parade during which
Saturday). Being a volunteer for the Virtues
classrooms to read their stories aloud to the children. parents and other community members came to check out the creativity
English classes will help to satisfy your
Good Neighbor Program requirement. For
Sure Start students and fifth graders chose to focus on of the students.
more information, call Mi-Hwa and Minna familiar nursery rhymes. Special thanks to Humphreys Commissary Manager Charles Cho
at 724-7781. The Sure Start class learned “Hey Diddle Diddle” and and commissary vendors for supporting our school with donations of
created costumes for the cat, the fiddle, the cow, the moon, drinks and snacks for all the HAES characters.
U.S. Army Reservists
Wanted
The 343rd Support Center, USAG Hum-
phreys, is seeking Soldiers interested in
continuing to serve in the U.S. Army Re-
serves. Train one weekend a month and
14 days in the summer and continue to re-
ceive many of the benefits of serving on ac-
tive duty. Contact Richard Scott, 753-8634,
ScottRW@korea.army.mil for additional
information.

University of Phoenix
November Promotion Special
Sign up and start your class during the
month of November and save approxi-
mately $200. With the promotion you would
receive: (1) Application Fee $45 waived Andrea Reta, Patricia Keglovitz and Hannah Epperson cre-
(2) rEsource Fee (First Class Books) $95 ated costumes and gathered props to make their reading of Jet Sae-Buai dressed as a bat to Daniel Musselwhite donned his
waived and (3) Receive your required writ- The Little Red Hen Bakes a Pizza exciting for HAES students. portray the main character from shirt and showed his grin to become
ing manuals free of charge. Why wait, sign — Photos By Diane Hobler. Batbaby Finds a Home. David from David Goes to School.
up now and reserve your class slot. The
deadline to take advantage of this special
is Nov. 20. For more information please
contact the USAG Humphreys On-Site
Manager at DSN 753-8920.

Humphreys Child Developement Center

Child and Youth Services, Child Develop-
ment Center is currently looking for Pro-
gram Assistants to fill full-time, part-time,
and flex’s positions, which are willing to
support the CYS program hours, 5:15 a.m.
- 6 p.m. Salary ranges from $10 - $13.12
per hour based on education level (Child
Development Associates, completion of
the Army Youth Practicum, possession of
AA degree or higher with major emphasis Samantha Peace dressed as the
on Early Childhood Education. Go to http:// “I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down.” Big Bad Second grader Roarke Carroll came child from The Napping House
cpol.army.mil for the job Wolf Roswin Sango and two of the three little pigs, Kirill Sher- to school as the impish Calvin from during “Storybook Character Day.”
shnev and Aaron Rohloff, entertained students. Calvin and Hobbes comics. — Photo By Kelli Williams.
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 cen-
Artillery Brigade makes strong
appearance at Pyeongtaek Marathon
ter is located at the Area III DOIM in Bldg.
1272, Room 112. The center will be avail-
able for testing M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. To

1-7th warfighters enjoy first run

schedule an exam call 754-3608.

Road Closure
A section of Perimeter Road will be closed
through Dec. 18. The section running from
the curved intersection from Bldg. S-2055
to Bldg. S-1016 will be shut down for re-
paving.
Please send us Stories and Photos
To submit info for publishing in The Morn-
ing Calm Weekly, USAG Humphreys com-
mon pages, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598.
Or e-mail andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
The 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade sent more than 100 Soldiers to the seventh annual
Pyeongtaek Port Marathon which was hosted by Pyeongtaek City Hall in October. The 1-7th
Air Defense Artillery Battalion joined the race along side 35th Brigade, and the Air Defenders
were given a warm welcome among the many Korean runners. The races consisted of a 5
K, a 10 K and a half marathon measuring at 21.02 K. Many of the Army Soldiers competed
in the 5K race and many others made a strong effort in the 10K and half marathon. Capt.
Joseph Scott, Battery B,1-7 ADA, came in first among the 1-7 Soldiers in the half marathon
with a time of 1 hour and 41 minutes, followed closely by Master Sgt. Fernando Moreau,
Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1-7 ADA, coming in at around 1 hour and 43 min-
utes. — U.S. Army Photo By 1st Lt. Wes Allen.
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Army Community Services

ACS hosts recruitment
workshop to fill new
CDC vacancies
LaVita Vincent, Employment Readiness Man-
ager for USAG Humphreys’ Army Commu-
nity Services (left) assists Monica Robinson
with her job application during a recruitment
workshop ACS sponsored to fill vacancies
at the new Child Development Center here.
The workshop gave new employees the op-
portunity to see the new CDC and where
they might work, walk through the job-appli-
cation process and talk with representatives
from the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center.
Vincent said the primary goal was to find the
best people to fill about a dozen vacancies
and also to give prospective employees an
insight into how the civilian personnel system
works. Sixty-six people attended Saturday’s
job workshop at the new CDC. — U.S. Army
Photo By Bob McElroy.

Wonju officials honor Townley for relations efforts

by Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
USAG Long and Eagle Community Relations

WONJU — Wonju City honored

Maj. Bruce Townley, former installation
commander for Camps Long and Eagle
by granting him honorary citizenship
Oct. 26 for his contributions to the local
community.
Kim, Gi-yeol, mayor of Wonju City,
bestowed the honor on Townley who
is the only American Soldier to receive
honorary citizenship of Wonju. He made
the presentation at the opening ceremony
for the 13th Annual International Walking
Festival.
More than 500 people from Korea
and the rest of the world witnessed the
induction. Townley was given honorary
rights and privileges of any bona fide citizen.
“I am deeply honored by receiving this
recognition,” said Townley. “I am pleased
to be part of this great city and will treasure
it always,” he said.
Only three other Americans in the past
10 years have received this distinction.
Kim spoke highly of Townley for not
only his commitment as a Soldier but for
his immense personal volunteer service
in support of local schools, orphanages
and community activities as part of the (right) Maj. Bruce Townley, former installation commander for Camps Long and Eagle, was honored during a ceremony that made him an honor-
United States Forces Korea Good Neighbor ary citizenship of Wonju City from city officials Oct. 26. — U.S. Army Photo By Chang, Sang-hyon.
Program. Wife, Elisabeth, and other Soldiers and TV stations, KBS and MBC, aired three the Wonju Enclave won the Department of
He also addressed Townley’s flood Family members have hosted four English prime time stories about Townley and his the Army Community Relations Award for
support efforts of the area. Camps at Camp Long in the past six family. “I believe that it is important to make individual category. “It is easy to do a great
Townley and his family have lived in months. “I love people and I am intrigued a positive impact on a child so that he or she when you have a commander who supports
Wonju, a city with a population of more by the Korean culture,” said Townley. “God will have a strong foundation of love and will your mission and wants to be active in the
than 300,000, for 16 months. has given me and my wife a heart especially be able to share it with others as he or she community that he lives in,” said Chang,
Each week they volunteer as teachers at for the children.” grows up.” Townley said. “The impact that Sang-hyon, community relations officer for
an elementary school. They host monthly This was the first year for English we make as Soldiers will be remembered by Wonju Enclave. “He (Townley) may be one
birthday parties and English classes for the Camps in Wonju. The camps made such an those children for many years.” Also this of the best supporters of Gen. Bell’s Good
community. impression on the community that Korean year the community relations officer for Neighbor Program,” Chang said.
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Army Family Covenant, the strength of the

Army comes from the strength of family

Brig. Gen. Xavier Lobeto, commanding general, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and Col. Michael P. Saulnier, commander, United Stated Army Garrison Daegu, sign the covenant.
The commitment was about improving the quality of life for soldiers and their families. — U.S. Army Photos By Pfc. Dana R. Pugh
by Pfc. Dana R. Pugh
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – At the covenant
signing ceremony, Col. Michael P. Saulnier,
commander, United Stated Army Garrison
Daegu, Command Sgt. Maj. Patricia A.
keit, command sergeant major, USAG-D,
Brig. Gen. Xavier Lobeto, commanding
general, 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) and command Sgt. Maj.
George Duncan, command sergeant major,
19th ESC, signed the covenant surrounded
by invited designated family members to the
front as many soldiers and civilians looked
on Nov. 1 at the Evergreen Community
Club.
“This is a really important day. Army
family strong does equals army strong,”
said Col. Michael P. Saulnier, commander,
United States Army Garrison Daegu in his
opening remarks.
The purpose of the Army Family
Covenant is to publicly declare the army’s
commitment to soldiers and families.
The secretary of the Army directed that a
Covenant Signing Ceremony be held on
every Army installation worldwide.
“The goal of the covenant is to re-
affirm the army’s commitment to family
programs that are equal to the service
that you have provided to our country,”
said Brig. Gen. Aycock, commanding
general, IMCOM-Korea Region in
remarks.
The contents of the covenant included
providing families a strong and supportive
environment, building a partnership
with army families and improving family
readiness by funding family programs
and services, increasing health care and
improving housing. Ensuring youth
services and child care and expanding
education and employment opportunities,
were just a few things the General mention
that were the result of the Army Chief of
Staff actions.
“If you look at the strength of
a nation, you see it is defined by
soldiers. What we have found out over
many years that this strength cannot
be sustained without families. Where
you have a soldier, you have a family.
They are together, they are a unit and
they are strength because the army’s
centerpiece is its soldiers and families,”
said Brig. Gen. Xavier (Max) Lobeto,
commanding general, 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary). “We owe it
to our soldiers and their families to be
able to come together in a very direct
and organized fashion to give back to
them those services and the entirety of
what they so richly deserve.”
“It got a great response from the
community, people have been stopping me
and saying it was really great because people
in community know that we are here for
them and it was the army saying to soldiers
and families that we are going to take care
of you and we are going to do the best for
you,” said Stewart J.J. at Army Community
Services.

USAG Daegu plans to celebrate Recycle Day

by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – On Nov. 15, the
United States Army Garrison Daegu will
celebrate America Recycles Day for the
first time.
America Recycles Day is the only
nationally recognized day dedicated to
encouraging Americans to recycle and
to buy recycled products in America.
Celebrating its 10th year, this event has
grown to include millions of Americans
pledging to increase their recycling habits at
home and work and to buy products made
with recycled materials. Through America
Recycles Day, the National Recycling
Coalition supports local communities
and raises awareness by educating citizens
about the benefits of recycling. Volunteer
America Recycles Day coordinators are
positioned throughout the country and
work to organize recycling awareness
events in their schools and communities,
and in conjunction with their local
municipalities.
On the America Recycles Day, millions
of people become better informed about
the importance of daily recycling and
buying recycled products. The purpose
of America Recycles Day is to continue
to promote the social, environmental
and economic benefits of recycling
and encourage more people to join the
movement toward creating a better natural
environment.
The Army has a goal of diverting 40%
of solid waste from landfills and recycling
plays an important part of reaching that
goal. Household and office wastes contain
about 70% recyclable materials composed
of paper, plastic, metals and glass. Currently
USAG Daegu recycles just over 20% of its
household/office waste.
Soldiers, family members and civilians
in USAG Daegu can take time on Nov.
15th to set up a recycling program
for their office and living quarters.
There are over 300 recycling containers
located throughout the garrison. In-office
recycling containers can be obtained by
calling the USAG Daegu Environmental
Office at 768-7594.
“I hope to increase awareness of
individuals throughout the garrison
on the recycling program,” said Mark
Gettel, USAG Daegu Directorate of
Public Works Environmental Division.
“and that it’s a program everyone can
participate in.”
“People can build the recycling habit
in their life,” added Gettel. “Separating
and sorting recyclable items at the source
make it easier to recycle. To do this, place a
few containers (coffee cans or small boxes)
near the office or home trash container.
Then when the recycle container is full,
you can just empty the contents at one
of the recycle points located around the
garrison.”
The garrison receives a small percentage
of money for the recycled items, this money
is put back into the program to purchase
new containers.
For more information about the Recycles
Day, call USAG Daegu environmental office
at 768-7594.
In-office Recycling Container
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News & Notes
A+ Class
There will be an A+ Class Nov. 26 – 30 at the
United States Army Garrison Daegu Infor-
mation Center. This course is open to Army
Personnel, DA and KGS Civilians working in
the IT/IA field. For information or registration,
call Mr. Leo Kelley at 764-5069.
Emergency Placement Care Provider
The USAG Daegu community is in need of
EPC Providers, previously known as Fos-
ter Care families. Get more information on
becoming certified by contacting the Family
Advocacy EPC Program. For information,
call Tiana Marratta at 768-8090.
Courageous Channel 07-2
Courageous Channel 07-2 exercises reg-
istration and evacuation of DoD affiliated
noncombatants. It is mandatory for all DoD
affiliated noncombatants to participate. The
processing times for Kelly Fitness Center
on Camp Walker and Old Gym for Camp
Carroll are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Nov. 15, 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. for Nov. 16 and 8 a.m. to 12
p.m. for Nov. 17. Additionally, the time for
Robinson Center on Chinhae Naval Base
is 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Nov. 15. For informa-
tion, call Capt. Schab at 765-4969, Master
Sgt. Lutte at 768-8333 or Master Sgt. Col-
lins at 768-8794.
Live Fund Raising Auction
Taegu Spouses Association sponsors the
Live Fund Raising Auction 6:30 – 8:30
p.m. Nov. 15 at Camp Walker’s Evergreen
Community Club. The cost is $15 per per-
son and dinner choices are Teriyaki Steak
or Stuffed Chicken. TSA welcomes new
members. For information or participation,
call Dawn Owens at 053-474-4369 no later
than Nov. 13.
Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
Taegu Spouses’ Association sponsors
the Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser 11
a.m. – PX closing Nov. 23 – 25, Dec. 1
– 2 and Dec. 8 – 24. Applications are avail-
able at the Apple Tree Gift shop or Kelly.
gemin@us.army.mil until Nov. 20. Time
slots will be filled once all applications are
received. Come earn money for your orga-
nization. For information, contact at kelly.
gemin@us.army.mil or at 010-8671-7042.
USA Girl Scouts Overseas Program
If you are interested in registering your
daughter in the USA Girl Scouts Overseas
Program, please contact in Daegu Ms.
LaTondra Anderson at 011-9857-6638 or
email at Imanderson0515@yahoo.com, in
Seoul Mrs. Shelly Matautia at 011-9883-
6239 or email at matautia@kornet.com;
and in Pyeongtaek and Osan Mrs. Caro-
line Schultz at 010-8694-4166 or email at
pyeongtaekgirlscouts@gmail.com.
Retiree Appreciation Day
The second Annual Daegu/Area IV Retir-
ee Appreciation Day will be held 10 a.m.
– 2 p.m. tomorrow at Kelly Gym on Camp
Walker. There will be several information
tables set up including US Embassy Ser-
vices, Retiree Affairs, Casualty Services,
CPAC/CPOC, AUSA, NCOA, MWR and
DES. There will be medical and dental
appointments at the medical and dental
clinics for Retirees on that day. Retirees
may also be able to get eye exams that
day. A free BBQ lunch will be provided for
all Retirees and theirs family members
and many raffle prizes will amuse par-
ticipants. For information or registration
form, contact Steve Davis at 768-6922 or
Steve.Davis1@korea.army.mil.
AREA IV
501st SBDE ‘Champions’, a year in review
by Spc. Natalie E. Kapteyn
501st SBDE Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – The 501st
Sustainment Brigade began its second year
this summer as the only operational level
logistics support brigade in Korea, and the
first one to transform in the Army.
“I have to truly say that despite the
early apprehensions that myself and many
others had in building the brigade, we all
can look back and see that it was not only
done successfully, but we have created a
dynamic unit that is becoming a force to be
reckoned with,” said Master Sgt. John M.
Jones, Noncommissioned Officer in charge,
S-6, 501st SBDE.
The brigade operates under the direction
of the 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary), a major subordinate
command of the Eighth United States
Army.
“This is a brigade that at one point had
8 subordinate battalions. Currently there
are subordinate battalions and when the
finance battalion converts to a finance
management company, there will only be
6 battalions. Not only do we have a large
number of units, we are also dispersed across
the entire peninsula. Needless to say this
creates numerous challenges which means
that our units, staff and command group
are constantly on the road to make things
happen,” Maj. Adrian L. Rodriguez, officer
in charge, S-6, 501st SBDE. Rodriguez has
been with the brigade since its re-designation
ceremony June 15, 2006.
Similar to what Rodriguez said, a large
brigade such as this can be a difficult task
for leaders to maintain control across the
entire board, but the leaders have earned
and maintain their Soldiers trust.
Col. Mark C. Gardner, commander,
501st SBDE said, “All ‘Champion’ leaders
must provide a vision, but a vision is not
enough: a leader must be a servant to those
he leads.”
Sgt. Rosalyn S. Anderson, executive
specialist, 501st SBDE command group,
said “I believe that Col. Gardner and
Command Sgt. Maj. Dailey, 501st SBDE
command sergeant major, have displayed a
great level of leadership. It is not easy taking
control of seven battalions at once and
ensuring that each battalion is being handled
properly.” Anderson has worked with the
command group before the re-designation
and still works within their office.
Sgt. Robert F. White, motorpool, 501st SBDE,
practices applying a tourniquet.
Soldiers from the 6th Ordinance Battalion raised their hands and sang cadence during the
501st Sustainment Brigade run to kick-off Organizational Day in Camp Carroll, June 14.
“There is no other sustainment brigade
in the theater and as a result, this unit has
to make the impossible happen, and it did,”
said Rodriguez.
The unit’s operational participation in
peninsula wide exercises includes Reception,
Staging, Onward Movement and Integration
in the winter and the Ulchi Focus Lens in
the summer. These defensive field exercises
are designed to help teach, coach and
mentor younger Soldiers while exercising
senior leaders’ decision-making capabilities
to support and protect the Republic of Korea
against external aggression.
“From the beginning of the unit, we
have not only participated in every major
exercise such as UFL and RSOI, we have
conducted more quality training in the
form of Combat Live Fire Exercises, drivers
training, combative, and many ranges
that not only prepared our soldiers for
combat and enhanced our unit readiness,
the training by itself has created a sense of
camaraderie that is the foundation for our
great team” Jones stated.
The brigade implements their mission by
conducting various operations like Turbo
Cads, which is a munitions disbursing
operation ensuring sufficient and up to
date ammunition supply to units across the
peninsula; A Rehearsal of Concept Drill,
which synchronizes new leaders into the
brigade by conducting briefings on each
unit’s responsibilities.
“The first exercise I recall as a Brigade
was UFL in 2006. The brigade was a few
months old and most of its Soldiers had
once belonged to one of the three brigades
that 501st was condensed to. Most Soldiers
are use to how “we use to do things’ but to
my amazement you could see the cohesion
that everyone was trying to achieve and I
believe that type of attitude was what made
the exercise work,” said Anderson.
The unit’s leaders may agree to the hard work
and effort in the Soldiers is hard to ignore.
One thing that is immeasurable is the
drive of our Soldiers. Like most units in
Korea, we have a shortage of mid-level
NCOs. We have many junior Soldiers who
have stepped up to the plate and taken on
the increased roles and responsibilities of the
NCOs that we do not have on hand, said
Rodriguez. The brigade works hard but also
makes time for fun, recreation and volunteer
services. As a brigade, we have excelled in
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every competition that we have taken on,
from the Connelly Competition, to winning
the Eighth Army Softball Championship to
every day activities such as the General Paik
Boards, Sergeant Audie Murphy Boards, and
friendly competition between our individual
sections and platoons. We in fact have had
more soldiers inducted into the General Paik
and Sergeant Audie Murphy Clubs over the
last year than almost the entire rest of the
peninsula put together, Jones said.
To use the normal cliché, in addition to
working long and hard hours, the Soldiers
of this unit also make sure to play hard.
Our Soldiers have represented us well, the
brigade STB softball team won the 8th Army
Championship. Almost every other sport has
also had either a championship or some sort
of representation by units of this brigade at
the 8th Army level, said Rodriguez.
The brigade is involved in many programs,
events and sports to include the Good
Neighbor Programs, Better Opportunities
for Single Soldiers and many other unit
oriented activities.
“This brigade has come a long way from
the day it stood up. There are still many
things that need to be done to get to the level
we all want to be at, but the future for this
unit looks bright. We just completed the
normal summer rotation of personnel and
we are rapidly integrating the new team,”
said Rodriguez.
One of the new Soldiers who arrived in
July reflects on the unit’s reception process.
“When I got to unit I was happy to know
that everyone was willing to help and show
me around, I didn’t feel like an outcast. I
was scared being in a new place with people I
didn’t know, but the people in this unit have
been very helpful and I have had smooth
transition,” said Pvt. Estrella. M. Vasquez,
S-4, 501st SBDE.
Anderson stated “We have something that
most units don’t have; the combined experience
of three brigades and the ability to implement
that experience to make this brigade great.”
Jones said, “There are still many challenges
for our unit to overcome, but with rotations
of new leaders and soldiers with fresh
ideas and processes coming in every day,
combined with the existing continuity of
the “old timers”, I believe that the next year
will be not only as successful as the last, but
we will come together more as a team and
represent what we truly are, Champions.”

Soldiers dedicate to clean up the community
by Cpl. Jang Won-il
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Fall clean-up is as
much a part of Army life as GI parties, head
count and morning P.T.
Fall clean-up isn’t an Army exclusive,
however, as a group of 30 U.S. Army
and Korean Augmentation to the United
States Army Soldiers from Camp Carroll
found out as they joined members of the
Waegwan Female Volunteer Fire Brigade,
Junior Chamber International (JCI) –
Korea, Waegwan Branch, and the Chilgok
Nature Conservation Organization on
a beautification project of the roads at
Waegwan Industrial Complex, Nov. 1,
clean-up has a lasting visual reward for
everyone.
The group consisted of soldiers of 1st
Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery;
16th Medical Logistics Battalion; 501st
Sustainment Brigade; 551st ICTC; and
United States Army Garrison Daegu who
were all high spirited and ready to do the
job.
T h e d a y’s c o m m u n i t y c l e a n - u p
assignment was to clear up the sidewalks of
Waegwan Industrial Complex. The soldiers
who were divided into two groups raked,
swept, and bagged leaves, trash and debris
along each sides of a major roadway. Strong
winds made it harder to gather up leaves,
but that didn’t cause Pvt. Jason Vaughan,
551st ICTC.
“I think it’s great,” said Vaughan who
for the second time, returned to serve in
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Volunteer Fire Brigade, when asked about
her opinion on working together with
American Soldiers. “I hope to build our
relationship more and have many activities
like this one in the future.”
Camp Carroll soldiers have been
joining with local organizations several
times a year to conduct similar projects
in the past.
“We are delighted and thankful for
the fact that US Soldiers are contributing
to our community.” said Kim, Dae-gyu,
2007 President of JCI Waegwan Branch.
JCI Waegwan Branch has been successful
in building relations with the U.S. Army
as 2-1 ADA and its successor, 1-44 ADA
have been engaged in many community
relations activities in collaboration with
JCI. “We were invited to the 1-44 ADA
inauguration ceremony, and the change of
command ceremony. I will do my best and
put my effort into strengthen the friendship
between Camp Carroll and Waegwan JCI,”
said Kim, Dae-gyu.
Korean volunteers were touched
by American Soldiers helping out the
community. “We appreciate the U.S.
Cpl. Nam, Joo-suk, Information Management Office, USAG Daegu; and Pvt. Jason Vaughan, Soldiers for caring about the environment
551st ICTC help out a volunteer from Waegwan Female Volunteer Fire Brigade, who watch in even in a country far away from home they
awe and is impressed by their performance, gather up leaves during a beautification project of do not know. All I can say is thank you,” said
Waegwan Industrial Complex, Nov. 11. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Jang won-il Kim, Soon-gyu, President, Chilgok Nature
the peninsula August 14. This was his first and applauses at Vaughan’s motivation and Conservation Organization.
chance to mingle with the local civilians. effort. “I hope everyone gets a chance to
“I think it’s a good chance to meet with “It’s like having a new neighbor. We’ve do this because it’s a lot of fun,” Vaughan
KATUSA’s, work together, and have a lot of worked with US Soldiers in the past and said. “I think it’s a great opportunity to get
fun.” The volunteers from Waegwan Female it is so nice to meet them again,” replied to know fellow Soldiers and the people of
Volunteer Fire Brigade were all compliments Kim, Kye-hwa, Chief of Waegwan Female this country. I had a blast!”
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501st Sustainment Brigade continues training
by Spc. Natalie E. Kapteyn
501st SBDE Public Affairs
C A M P C A R RO L L – T h e 5 0 1 s t
Sustainment Brigade just came back from
a convoy-live fire exercise at Rodriguez
Range, but that doesn’t seem to stop them
from participating in another training
opportunity.
After two weeks of recovery, the brigade
re-deployed back north to Camp Casey to
support the 2nd Infantry Division in the
Warpath exercise, Oct. 16 to Nov. 6.
“This exercise gives the brigade an
opportunity to exercise the Tactical
Operations Center (TOC), refine staff
process, work on field craft, for example,
setting up and tearing down the forward
operating base, carrying a weapon, living in
the field – things we don’t do in garrison,
said Maj. Glenn Roper, S-3, 501st SBDE.
“Units look to us for all logistical
support to fight. This exercise trains us as
logisticians, to synchronize and coordinate
with all other commodities, said Maj. Malee
Kirk, support operations, 501st SBDE.
The Warpath exercise is a division level
collective training event, which provides the
opportunity of units involved to train and
test the staff, especially the Soldiers who are
new to the unit, said Roper.
Not only do senior leaders from each
section get trained and tested, junior
Soldiers also have important roles.
Spc. Christine E. Larose, S-3, 501st
SBDE, a maneuver control system operator
for the command, keeps the MCS updated,
AREA IV THE MORNING CALM
and gives the commander a visual of the area
of operation and what has changed from the
night to day shift.
“It’s an important tool for the exercise
because it synchronies information from
the past 24 hours, which informs the
commander so he can update the 2ID
commanding general,” said Larose.
Each section must ensure real-world duties
are getting completed, and their mission for
the exercise is also being executed.
“Our mission in this exercise is to extend
our logistical support to 2nd Infantry
Division. We are the only sustainment
brigade on the peninsula, and this exercise
is important because in case of war, we will
be the one supporting it,” said Kirk.
Pfc. Carolyn F. Hill, food specialist, 501st STB serves dinner to Sgt. Erika Ferrer, support opera-
New Soldiers to the unit got an
tions, 501st SBDE in the field dinning facility during the Warpath Exercise in Camp Casey. U.S.
opportunity to go to the field right away
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and get to experience this.
“I’m still getting the hang of some things
but we are still able to do are job and practice
what we learned in Advanced Individual
Training (AIT). It is very rewarding,” said
John A. Jackson, intelligence analyst in S-2,
501st SBDE. Jackson is new to the unit and
arrived in country only weeks ago.
“I found the exercise to be very realistic
having the sections work together like this.
We get to do other tasks here we don’t
do in garrison,” said Pvt. Gabriela Tapia,
intelligence analyst, 501st SBDE.
It takes us out of our garrison comfort
zone, which allow us to learn something new
and that is positive. Our staff becomes even
more prepared and better trained, and when Spc. Clayton E. Parks, 19th ESC, motor pool, 501st STB moves floor boards with a forklift to
we return we are more cohesive, said Roper. be placed in the tents.
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