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Furry
Friends
Yongsan Garrison takes to
red carpet
See for annual
Story, Page XXDog Show See pg. 10 for story
Lydia Grohmann’s furry contestant, Tequila Grohmann, was dressed for the season in a pumpkin costume during the Yongsan Dog Show Oct. 25. (inset, bottom left) Aleana Lallamant
chose a traditional Korean dress and matching ensemble for her pup. (Inset, top left) Family members and participants in the show enjoy the company of their furry friends. Categories
at the show included “Best Dressed”, “Best Tricks”, “Best Dress”, “People’s Choice” and “Look Alike”. High resolution photos from the Yongsan Dog
Show are now available for download at www.flickr.com/usag-yongsan or www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
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NEWS
Happy Birthday Warrior Country
2nd Infantry Division
celebrates 91 years
By Master Sgt. Donald Sparks
NCOIC, 2ID Public Affairs
S
econd Infantry Division held a cake-cutting ceremony Oct.
24 to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the division’s activation
at USAG-Red Cloud.
One week into her tour with the 2nd Infantry Division, Pvt.
Ashley Mehr did not know that she would be part of a rich Army
tradition and a historic Warrior Division celebration.
The 19-year-old assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
Company is the youngest Soldier in the Division Special Troops
Battalion and took part in a cake-cutting celebrating the division’s
anniversary.
She joined Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2ID commander,
Command Sgt. Major Antoine Denson, division command sergeant
major, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Walker Davis, at age 55, the
oldest Soldier assigned to DSTB, to collectively slash the birthday
cake in symbolic fashion.
Prior to cutting the cake, Morgan mentioned significant
highlights of the “Second to None” Division’s legacy and lineage
to nearly 200 Warriors attending the event.
“We are the second oldest division in the U.S. Army,” Morgan
said. “Our history starts in France as part of the American
Expeditionary Forces that went to Europe to fight Germany during
World War I.”
Morgan continued to tell the history of the division, describing
how the Warriors landed at Omaha Beach on June 7, 1944 and
how bravely the men fought a very determined enemy through the
hedgerows of Normandy.
He next talked about the division’s role in fighting on Freedom’s
Frontier in the Korean War, mentioning how the Indianhead
Division led the break out from the Pusan perimeter and led the
Eighth Army drive north to the Manchurian Border.
“Ever since 1965, the 2nd Infantry Division has remained the
most forward deployed unit within our Army’s arsenal facing a
million-man army on the other side of the DMZ,” Morgan said.
Reflecting on the current fight, Morgan reminded every Soldier
wearing the “Big Black Patch” on their left shoulder of their role
today.
“Warriors wearing the ‘Big Black Patch’ are spread across the
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Contracting Command holding Advanced Acquisition Planning Conference
Special to the Morning Calm
The Contracting Command Korea/411th Contract Support
Brigade is holding an Advance Acquisition Planning Conference
at Dragon Hill Lodge Nov. 12 at 8:30 a.m.
The conference, which is to be held annually, is part of the
Advanced Acquisition Planning Program managed by CCK/411th
CSB. The AAPP is required in accordance with The Federal
Acquisition Regulation and USFK Regulation 715-4. A copy of
USFK Reg 715-4, Advanced Acquisition Planning Program can
be obtained from the USFK website under the USFK Publications
tab. In accordance with this regulation, the commander, director,
or head of any requiring activity with requirements over $100,000
will be responsible for the overall Advance Acquisition Plan for
that activity, will designate an AAPP RA coordinator, and ensure
milestones are established and monitored for purchase request
package development. The RA’s AAPP Coordinator will provide
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Private Ashley Mehr joins Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2ID commander,
Command Sgt. Major Antoine Denson, division command sergeant
major, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Walker Davis during a cake-cutting
ceremony Oct. 24 to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the division’s
activation at USAG-Red Cloud. Download a high-resolution version of
this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo courtesy
of 2 ID Public Affairs
world,” Morgan said. “The 2nd Infantry Division is a highly trained
and lethal fighting force able to fight insurgent operations in Iraq
and Afghanistan to the mid and high intensity conflicts of Korea.
“Be proud each and every day of the 2nd Infantry Division’s
history, of the Soldiers who fought before you, the Soldiers who
serve today, and of those who will serve in the future.”
As for serving today, Mehr admitted before arriving to the
Republic of Korea, she knew nothing of the unit for which she now
serves, but that will change quickly.
“I’m honored to have been a part of this moment and
celebration,” Mehr said. “I am going to be here for the next year
and I’m going to learn as much as I can about this great unit and
I’m proud to be here in the 2nd Infantry Division.”
The celebration concluded with the Soldiers singing the 2nd
Infantry Division song, The Warrior March and the Army song.
Historical Note
The 2nd Infantry Division was organized on Oct. 26, 1917 at
Bourmont, Haute Marne, France. Some of the decorations garnered by
the division include Presidential Unit Citation (Army), French Croix
de Guerre with Palm for action in World War I, French Fourragere –
World War I, Belgian Fourragere – World War II, and five Republic of
Korea Presidential Unit Citations.
There are 36 2ID Medal of Honor recipients – 12 from World War
I, six from World War II and 18 from the Korean War.
the basic input to the annual Advance Acquisition Plan and input
any updates or changes.
The purpose of the Advanced Acquisition Planning Conference
is to orient new personnel on the AAPP, discuss acquisition policy
that affects the program, and review procedures for submitting
input into the annual plan. The conference will also feature
smaller breakout sessions in the afternoon. These sessions will
allow RA’s to meet with CCK/411th CSB Contracting Team
Leaders and focus on specific issues. For example, there will be a
session on Contracting for Services and Fiscal Law.
The AAPP allows CCK/411th CSB to provide the best
customer support possible and to help activities make the best
use of procurement dollars. The program encourages RA’s to
plan for and anticipate acquisition requirements for individual
procurements estimated at over $100,000 in the fiscal year before
the purchase request package submission date.
Visit your garrison’s website and make your voice heard
by taking the Customer Management Survey online today!
Links also available via the IMCOM and USFK sites.
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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 inno-
cence.

AREA I: Assault Consummated by a Battery;

Drunk and Disorderly; Subject #1 and Victim
#1 were involved in a verbal altercation, which
turned physical, when Subject #1 struck Vic-
tim #1 in the face with a closed fist. Victim
#1 sustained minor injuries to the right side of
her head. Victim #1 was transported to TMC,
where she was treated and released. Sub-
ject #1 was apprehended and transported to
the USAG-Casey PMO where he declined to
provide a breath sample for a PBT. Subject
#1 was further processed and released to his
unit with a recommendation of a Command Di-
rected LBAT and instructions to report to the
USAG-Casey PMO at 1000 Hrs, 14 OCT 08. At
1030 Hrs, 14 OCT 08, Subject #1 reported to
the USAG-Casey PMO where he was advised
of his legal rights, which he waived, rendering
a written sworn statement denying the offense.
Investigation continues by MPI.

AREA I: Larceny of Private Property; Subject

#1, by means unknown, entered Victim #1 bar-
racks room and removed his laptop which was
secured and unattended at his barracks room.
There were no signs of forced entry. A search
of the area for witness(es) met with negative
results. Victim #1 rendered a written sworn
statement attesting to the incident. ECOL is
$978.95. Investigation continues by MPI.
AREA II: Shoplifting; Subject #1was observed
by security via CCTV, removing an eyeliner
from the display shelf and concealing it on
Subject #1’s person at the Main PX. Subject
#1 then exited the PX without rendering proper
payment. Subject #1 was detained and es-
corted to the Loss Prevention Office. Upon ar-
rival of MP, Subject #1 was transported to the
USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject #1 was
advised of Subject #1’s legal rights, in the pres-
ence of Subject #1’s sponsor, which Subject #1
waived rendering a written statement admitting
to the offense. Subject #1’s RCP was retained.
Subject #1 was further processed and released
to Subject #1’s sponsor. The merchandise was
returned to AAFES. ECOL is $2.00. This is a
final report.
AREA III: Driving Under the Influence of Alco-
hol; Subject #1, operating a POV, was stopped
at a KNP DUI check point adjacent to the
Paengseong Elementary School, Pyeongtaek-
Si. Subject #1 was administered a PBT, with a
result of 0.079% BAC. Subject #1 was appre-
hended by KNP and transported to Pyeongtaek
Main KNP Station, where he was charged by
KNP under KRTL ART #44, PARA #1 (Driving
Under the Influence of Alcohol). Subject #1
was processed and released into MP custody
on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was transported
to the USAG-Humphreys PMO, where he was
processed and released to his supervisor and
was instructed to report to the USAG-Hum-
phreys PMO at a later time. At 1500 Hrs, 19
OCT 08, Subject #1 reported to the USAG-
Humphreys PMO where he was advised of his
legal rights, which he invoked. Subject #1 was
processed and released on his own recogni-
zance. Subject #1’s U.S. passport and USFK
driver’s license were retained. This is a final
report.
AREA III: Larceny of Private Property; Sub-
ject #1, by means unknown, removed Victim
#1’s speedometer, pump and pouch from his
bicycle, which were secured and unattended at
the PX. A search of the area for witness(es)
met with negative results. Victim #1 rendered
a written sworn statement attesting to the inci-
dent. ECOL is $65.00. This is a final report.
Seoul’s oriental medicine market (Gyeong-dong) offers customers access to more than 1,000 unique shops and street vendors. Visitors to the
market will find a colorful array of traditional Asian medicines, roots, herbs, spices, and ginseng. In addition to the wide variety of herbs and spices,
visitors will also find a multitude of food and candy vendors, while experiencing first-hand all of the aromas and colors that make a trip to Gyeong-
dong a rewarding outing for the entire family. Most shops are open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The market is closed on the first and third Sundays
of each month. Subway – Line 1 Jegi Station Exit #2 – connected to the Medicine Market. Additional photographs of Gyong-dong are available
online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea by searching for key words “Seoul Medicine Market.” — U.S. Army photo by Edward N. Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
Cirque du Soleil’s Alegría atmosphere. This year, Everland is planning to the Geumgang Migratory Bird Observatory.
The show will be hosted by Jamsil Sports prepare its first ever ‘Halloween Candle Party’, an For additional information, please check the
Complex’s Big Top Theatre through Dec. 31. event that will cover the rose gardens with over festival’s homepage. http://www.gsbird.co.kr/
For information, call Interpark 1544-1555 (press 2000 candles for a night of romanticism. Aside index.htm
#2 for English) or visit www.tour2korea or www. from this event, eleven cute and cuddly monster
cirquedusoleil.co.kr (Korean, English) characters will make appearances at the ‘Happy Seoul International Winter Sports Expo
Halloween Party’ while the ‘Halloween Spooky Scheduled for Nov. 14-16, Seoul Convention
Seoul Land’s ‘Mystery Halloween’ Zoo’ will feature its own Halloween party with zoo and Exhibition Center (COEX). SIWINTER 2008
Seoul Land will be celebrating their autumn animals for a uniquely fun experience. Visit www. will feature a Gangwon-do Promotional Pavilion
festival under the banner of ‘Mystery Halloween’ tour2korea.com and Overseas Promotion Special Pavilion to
from September 6th to November 2nd. Seoul promote the 2014 PyeongChang Olympic Winter
Land immerses you in a Halloween atmosphere Kimchi Expo (Nov. 22-25) Games bidding activities, the Winter Sports
with Jack o’ Lanterns and cute kiddy ghost The annual Kimchi Expo aims to promote the Product Pavilion, and Resort Promotion Pavilion.
characters placed throughout the park along with outstanding qualities of kimchi throughout the Organized by theme, the pavilions allow visitors
the symbolic flower of autumn, chrysanthemums, world and raise its competitiveness through the better access to all related information at one
as decorations. Moreover, sparkling lasers, development of Korea’s kimchi and fermentation- site. In particular, participants will include ten
fireworks, and special effects will beautifully light related industry and higher quality standards. The ski resorts and related associations from the
up the night skies to dazzle audiences. Visit www. event is held at Seoul’s COEX Mall. The festival Hokkaido region of Japan. Visit www.siwinter.
tour2korea.com is the first kimchi-related trade fair to promote the com for additional information.
scientific effects of kimchi and its role in developing
Seoul 63 Sky Art, Aquarium and IMAX
Lotte World’s ‘Halloween Party’ a healthy society. The Kimchi Expo exhibits Korea’s
Lotte World will feature its ‘Halloween Party’ event traditional, functional, or newly-developed forms The world’s highest museum has opened at
now through November 2nd. During the festival of kimchi as well as a variety of fermented foods, one of Seoul’s most well known landmarks, the
period, staff members dressed up in pumpkin traditional seasonings, salted seafood, and other Yeouido 63 Building. The 60th floor Sky Deck
ghost costumes and cute devil characters will go health foods. Visit www.tour2korea.com has been newly remodeled into the ‘63 Sky Art
around the amusement park passing out candy Museum’. In celebration for the museum’s grand
from their pumpkin baskets and take souvenir 2008 International Migratory Bird Festival opening, the Hello Kitty exhitib will run through
pictures with visitors. Furthermore, a new The 5th International Migratory Bird Festival is 30 Nov. The exhibition will offer a variety of
Halloween musical show will be performed twice a scheduled to run from 19-23 Nov., in the Gunsan-si artworks under the banner ‘Seoul / Sky, Sweet,
day along with plenty of smaller side performances region. Visitors will have the pleasure of watching Secret, Soul’. Visitors can also take in the
as well. Visit www.tour2korea.com Baikal Teal flocks, the most representative migratory beautiful views of the Hangang River through
birds of Geumgang, fly through the air. This is also a the observatory’s large windows. The exhibition
Ever land’s ‘Happy Halloween’ popular festival for families. Highlights of the festival is open from 10 a.m. to midnight. Tickets can be
Everland’s‘Happy Halloween’ Festival will run include the opening ceremony, face painting, stage purchased until 11 p.m. and are available at the
now through November 2nd this year. The performances, and a variety of sights to see and museum ticket booth. For more information visit
amusement park, including the zoo, will be filled enjoy. Opening ceremony is scheduled for 19 Nov. www.63.co.kr videos of the exibit are available
with Halloween ornaments and decorations as at11:00 a.m. To get there, take a train to Gunsan online at www.youtube.com/koreaculture
gorgeous parades complete the whole Halloween Station, then take a taxi for about 2 kilometers to
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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304th ITSB Soldier is Korea’s Rising Star PAID ADVERTISING

By Gwendolyn R. Smalls
1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs Office

Often times, a person’s first or last name

says a lot about who they are, where they
came from and sometimes where they’re
headed.
This is definitely true in the case of Pfc.
Starmoniqua “Star” Exum, a 304th Inte-
grated Theater Signal Battalion Soldier
from Camp Stanley, who will represent
Korea during the Pentagon Channel’s Op-
eration Rising Star Competition, Nov. 12-
14, 2008 in Wash., D.C.
“Someone set me up,” say Exum, who
began the Korea-wide competition rather
reluctantly.
“I got an e-mail while we were in the
field with a contestant request form at-
tached.”
“In the e-mail, Ms. Yi (who sent the
form) said ‘as requested’ as if I’d asked
that the form to be sent to me. I filled
it out, not thinking that once it was sent
in I would automatically be entered into
the contest,” added Exum, who when not
singing, is performing her duties as a hu-
man resource specialist in the battalion’s
S1 shop.
According to Exum, not only was she
late for the tryouts, but she still wasn’t too
sure she want to participate in the Rising
Star competition.
“I was late for the tryouts and was
about to change my mind,” she said. “I
performed last and ended up being the
winner. I really didn’t take it seriously be-
cause I didn’t think I was going to win.”
While, she’s been singing for as long as
she can remember, Exum never considered
competing. Although she often sings the
National Anthem for her unit, Operation
Rising Star is the first time she has sung for
an audience since her elementary school
graduation ceremony. members) were just waiting by the phone
“All my life, I’ve been singing,” said
the 20-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y. native. “I
would be singing around the house or my
mom would have me sing for her friends.”
Exum competed against at least 24
other contestants to become the represen-
tative for Area I. After which her winning
performance tape and those of all the other
Areas’ winners were forward to the Penta-
gon Channel for selection. Exum was se-
lected as one of 12 finalists.
The idea of Operation Rising Star was
taken from the popular television show
American Idol. The competition was open
to all active-duty, Reserve, and National
Private First Class Starmoniqua Exum from
304th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion,
Camp Stanley is one of 12 finalists in the
Pentagon Channel’s Operation Rising Star
Competition, which will be broadcast Nov 12-
14. Exum beat out several other Korea con-
testants to compete in Wash., D.C. Download
a high-resolution version of this photo by visit-
ing www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army
photo by Spc. LaJuan Hickman
Guard Soldiers from all branches of mili-
tary, and for the first time, military family
members, 18 years and older. Keeping with
the American Idol tradition, viewers will be
able to vote for their favorite finalist.
On Nov. 14 when the final winners
are announced, the second and third place
winners will walk away with $1,000 and
$500, respectively.
The grand-prize winner will receive an
all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles, Calif.,
to record a three-song demo CD. This in-
cludes professional studio and one-on-one
time with music executives who will coach
the winner in music arrangement, vocals,
mixing and mastering.
Exum says more just her unit will be
rooting for her when she performs on the
Pentagon Channel.
“My mom is just going crazy,” she said.
“From the very beginning, they (family
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for me to tell them I made it to the next
step.”
Exum says she no longer has misgivings
about competing.
“I’m glad that my NCOs were pushing
me to do this,” she said. “I underestimated
my abilities. I really didn’t think I would
make it this far.”
Viewers are invited to vote via the in-
ternet to select the winners, who will be
revealed during the 30-minute live-to-sat-
ellite show on the Pentagon Channel at 1
p.m., EST, on Nov. 14. For more informa-
tion, log on to www.armymwr.com/portal/
news/display.asp?NEWS_ID=867

Free musical concert at Yongsan

The Korea America Friendship Society is hosting a FREE concert for
military and civilian members of the Yongsan community on Thursday, Nov.
13, 7 p.m. at the Seoul American High School Auditorium in Yongsan South
Post.
The concert will be performed by the renowned Gangnam Symphony
Orchestra with Maestro Suh Hyun-Suk conducting. Musical selections
include classical compositions by Tchaikovsky and Bernstein, and popular
selections like “Nants’ Ingonyma” from the musical “Lion King,” “Oh Happy
Days” from the movie “Sister Act,” and many more. Vocals will be performed
by the “U-Angel Voice,” an all-male classical singers quintet.
No reservations required. Seating begins 6:30 p.m. For more information,
call the U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs Office at 723-6685.

Correction: The International Peace Marathon article from Page 18 of the Oct. 17
edition of the Morning Calm should list Spc. Steven Royter, 169th Signal Company,
36th Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade in the list of participants.
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Soldiers, Civilians focus on EEO in

Four Lenses workshop at Casey
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
C A S EY G A R R I S O N — So l d i e r s ,
Department of the Army Civilian and
Korean employees came together in USAG-
Casey’s Digital Conference Center Oct. 21
to learn how to focus on the different aspects
and behavior of their fellow colleagues
during a Four Lenses Workshop given by
the USAG-Red Cloud Equal Employment
Opportunity Office.
The workshop was also given to celebrate
Individuals with Disabilities and Disabled
Veterans Awareness Month.
“The goals of the National Disability
Employment Awareness month are to
increase the public’s awareness of the
contributions and skills of American
workers with special needs,” said Linda
Rieth, Installation Management Command-
Korea Region chief of Military Personnel,
and workshop facilitator. “A second goal is to
highlight the specific employment barriers
faced by those with special needs.”
“In 1945 Congress enacted a law
declaring the first week in October each
year National Employ the Physically
Handicapped Week,” she continued.
“In1962, the word ‘physically’ was removed
to acknowledge the employment needs and
contributions of individuals with all types of
disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the
week to a month and changed the name to
National Disability Employment Awareness
Month.”
The Four Lenses Workshop focuses on
a special way to type personalities, which
began in the 1920s with Carl Jung, a Swiss
psychiatrist who wrote “Psychological
Types,” an academic study explaining why
and how we process information, Rieth
explained.
“Shortly after Jung wrote ‘Psychological
Types’ in the 1920s, Katherine Briggs
began exploring Jung’s theory,” Rieth said.
“Isabel Myers, Katherine Briggs’ daughter,
developed a self-report for people to see
how they fit into Jung’s theory. Together
they focused on Jung’s notion of opposites
and force choices between equally desirable
psychological opposites and developed
the 16 Myers-Briggs Type Indicators
psychologists know today.”
Using a ‘kit’ titled the ‘Four Temperament
Discovery Kit,’ the class chose favorite
photos on four postage size cards. They
then arranged the cards in order of their
preferences. The next task was turning the
cards over and selecting them a second
time by recognizing the traits they felt
most described their temperaments and
again, arranging the cards in order of most
accurate to least accurate. The class then
took a “Preference Survey,” of 10 sentences
with four endings.
“Indicate the endings that are most like
you, in the order of preference,” Rieth said.
“Write a 4 beside the one that is most like
you, a 3 beside the one that is next most like
you, a 2 beside the one that is next, and a 1
beside the one that is least like you.”
The scores were tabulated on a score
sheet arranged in three steps divided in
four categories designated gold, green, blue
and orange. These categories came with
personality types. The green type is for
independent thinkers, the orange type is for
those thriving on excitement and physical
challenges, the gold is for highly organized
persons, and the blue is for nurturing
personalities, Rieth explained.
“This process shows us how people gather
and process information,” Rieth said. “It
shows us how to accept people for who they
are, not what we want them to be, and to
accept ourselves for who we are.”
The class arranged themselves in four
groups, each group gathering among
themselves for each color type. They plotted
their interaction preferences of thinking,
feeling, judging, perceiving by listing their
needs, strengths, and joys. The group then
listed them on a large sheet of paper and
presented them to the class by color group.
Doctor Linda Rieth, IMCOM-Korea region
The class learned by example of their own
chief of military personnel, explains the Four
preferences how the color categories of
Lenses Program and the National Disability
personality types describe themselves.
Employment Awareness Month to Soldiers
“The general population breaks down
and Civilians gathered in the USAG-Casey
by personality types as 44 percent gold, 40
Digital Conference Center Oct. 21 for a day-
percent orange, 6 percent green, and 10
long workshop. — U.S. Army photo by Jim
percent blue,” Rieth said.
Cunningham
After learning how each personality type
affects other personality types, by learning profile tests myself and they have always
things that cause stress on others and things gotten me thinking,” said Margaret Banish-
to frustrate others, the groups mixed with Donaldson, Program for Individuals with
people of the other personality color types Disabilities Special Emphasis program
and began an exercise to learn how to work manager. “While I caution that these
together and solve real world problems. instruments should not be used to stereotype
Each group had to manage a crisis as ourselves or other people, or to make
if they were a city council coping with people feel limited in their ability to
a natural disaster such as a category five change, I think they are helpful in getting
hurricane. people to understand basic preferences for
“I have taken many different personality communicating.”

Graves passes USAG-RC HHC guidon to Han on Red Cloud

By Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON— The
colors of United States Army Garrison,
Headquarters, Headquarters and Company,
were passed from outgoing commander
Capt. Dennis Graves, to incoming
commander Capt. Yun Song Han, during a
change of command ceremony, on the brisk
fall morning of Oct.27 at the USAG-RC
headquarters building; ending Graves one
year tenure as HHC commander.
Han, whose most recent assignment
was as training and operations officer at
USAG-RC Directorate of Plans, Training,
Mobilization, and Security, replaces Graves
who is assigned to the 595th Transportation
Terminal Group, Camp Arfijan, Kuwait.
“I am thankful for the opportunity to take
command at Headquarters, Headquarters
Company in Korea,” Han said during his
remarks. “I want to thank the DPTMS
family for guiding me in the right direction
when I arrived at this unique garrison
environment for the first time last year.”
Han thanked Graves for maintaining
the company and its Soldiers and promised
to follow Graves’s example as HHC
commander.
“All policies and procedures remain in
made all things possible and successful.”
Meisler commented on Graves’s
outstanding work with the Uijeongbu
community through a local orphanage and
successfully dealing with the complexities of
being a garrison commander, which often
involved a lack of manpower.
“As you deploy to sunny Kuwait in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, you
will have new opportunities to excel, and
I wish you the very best,” Meisler said to
Graves.
Meisler welcomed Han as commander
and said he enters as commander with good
credentials, having performed excellently
with DPTMS over the previous year.
“Capt. Han has already demonstrated a
strong desire to bring the command to new
levels,” Meisler said. “Good luck as you
Lieutenant Col. Donald Meisler (right), USAG-Casey garrison commander, passes the Head- embark on the challenge of command. You
quarters and Headquarters Company, USAG-RC, guidon to incoming commander Capt. Yun will find that company command will always
Song Han (left), as he replaces outgoing commander Capt. Dennis Graves (far right) during a be one of your most memorable during your
change of command ceremony, Oct. 27, USAG-RC headquarters building. Visit www.flickr.com/ time in the Army in which you get to spend
imcomkorea to view these photos. — U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Alun Thomas time with the Soldiers. Enjoy it.”
effect,” Han said at the conclusion of his colors was conducted. Han graduated as a commissioned officer
speech. “The Soldiers of HHC rose up to every in the Transportation Corp in 2004. He has
Lieutenant Col. Donald Meisler, USAG- challenge under the leadership of Capt. served as chemicals officer, 4th Brigade, 4th
Casey garrison commander, also thanked Graves,” Meisler said. “Being a commander Infantry Division, and executive officer, Fox
Graves for his job as commander, adding the is no easy task, and a lot of hard work and Company, 704th Brigade Support Battalion
day was special for both Graves and Han as team effort between Capt. Graves and 1st at Fort Hood, Texas and platoon leader,
the time honored tradition of the change of Sergeants Grant-Butler, Dickens, and others, 704th BSB, in Baghdad, Iraq.
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News & Notes Red Cloud, 2nd Infantry

Absentee Voting
Visitors to the FVAP web site at www.fvap.
gov are now able to save their completed
Online Federal Post Card Application and
Online Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot
to their computer for future use, using an
Adobe Acrobat Reader version of 7.0 or
higher. The FVAP can be contacted from
the United States at 1-800-438-8663 and
from 67 countries using the specific in-
ternational toll-free numbers listed on the
FVAP web site at www.FVAP.gov,
Victim Advocate Hot Line
USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is 011-
9187-2001. Take a stand against domestic
violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator US-
AG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more
information call 730-3494.
Stanley Fall Festival
Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation
in concert with the 304th Signal Battalion
will present a Community-wide Fall Festi-
val Nov. 1 beginning 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Live
bands, DJs, food and refreshmens by Reg-
gie’s club. Inflatables for children, and con-
tests for adults, events feature prizes for
all ages, yard sale: bring things to sell. For
more information call: 732-7079
Daily Mass at USAG-RC
Join us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 a.m.
Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Chapel. For
more information call 732-6404.
Mitchell’s Club Thanksgiving Special
Mitchell’s Club will offer a Thanksgiving
Special whole roasted turkey (16-20lb) wh-
Division laud volunteers
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON—United States
Army Garrison Red Cloud along with 2nd
Infantry Division awarded 39 volunteers
who donated more than 2,400 hours to the
area community in a ceremony presented
by USAG-RC Army Community Services
in the ballroom of the Warrior’s Club Oct.
22 on USAG-Casey
“Today we are privileged to honor our
volunteers who have donated their valuable
time in direct support of the 2nd Infantry
Division and USAG-Red Cloud,” said
Sabrina Jackson, wife of Col. Larry ‘Pepper’
Jackson, USAG-RC garrison commander,
and guest speaker. “In Area I we have a force
of more than 10,000 Soldiers and Civilians
serving to ensure we are able to preserve a
democratic way of life. Serving with Soldiers
and Civilians are more than 212 registered
volunteers who perform a wide variety of
tasks in support of 2ID and Area I.”
For the past 20 years, military life has
afforded Jackson the opportunity to live
and work around the world and allowed
her to work and supervise many volunteers,
she explained.
“As a manager for the American Red
Cross, during the tsunami in Indonesia
and Hurricane Katrina and during the
deployment of the 11th Armored Cavalry
Regiment to Iraq, these collective experiences
and many others, taught me the true value
and need for dedicated volunteers,” Jackson
said. “This team of volunteers consists of
some of the most dedicated, committed
and hard working volunteers we have come
across.”
Soldiers and Civilians in the workforce
could not do what they do from day to day
without the support of the volunteer force,
Jackson continued.
“Without your community service we
Guest speaker, Sabrina Jackson, wife of Col.
would not have a strong quality of life in Area
Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC garrison
I,” she said. “Volunteers are truly the force
commander, delivers an address to the vol-
behind the force due to their direct support
unteers honored at the USAG-RC and 2ID
to Area I programs such as the Pear Blossom
Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony
Cottages, summer youth camps, American
held in the ballroom of the Warrior’s club on
Red Cross, good neighbor programs, as
USAG-Casey Oct. 22. — U.S. Army photo by
well as supporting Better Opportunities for
Jim Cunningham
Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers.
These programs and services as well as to live and work, Jackson continued.
many others have truly made life better for “In the encouraging words of Dr.
our service members and civilians. They Dorothy Hyatt: without community service
have made it better by embracing the Army we would not have a strong quality of life,”
Family Covenant.” Jackson said. “It is important to the person
These volunteers help in safeguarding our who serves as well as the recipient because it
quality of life, making Area I a better place is the way we ourselves grow and develop.”

Rice Festival entertains Soldiers, Civilians

cih serves 8-12 with cranberry sauce, can-
died yams, country style dressing, giblet
gravy, dinner rolls, pumpkin pie and family
size glazed ham (3-5lb) to go for $79.95.
For more information call: 732-8189/8211.
American Indian/Alaskan
Native Heritage Month
The 2nd Infantry Division and USAG-Red
Cloud will present National American In-
dian Heeritage Month Observince titled
“Living in Many Worlds” Nov. 19 at 11 a.m.
in the USAG-RC Theater. For more infor-
mation call: 730-4287.
BOSS Bargain Weekend
Better Opportunities for Single and Unac-
companied Soldiers will host their annual
BOSS Bargain Weekend to Mount Sorak
Nov. 8-10. For more information call: 725-
6070.
3rd Annual Black and White Ball
Camp Stanley Better Opportunities for
Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers will
host the 3rd Annual Black and White Ball
in USAG-Casey Warrior’s Club Nov. 8. For
more information call: 732-5293.
USAG-RC Gas Station Hours
USAG-RC gas station will be closed for
lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m. daily. For more
information call: 732-7167
USAG-Red Cloud and 2ID
Celebrate American Education Week
USAG-Red Cloud and 2ID will celebrate
American Education Week Nov. 16 through
22. This year’s theme is “Army Education:
Strong Soldiers, Families and Communi-
ties. For more information call: 732-7015.
Become an Inspector General
The 8th Army Inspector General has imme-
diate openings for officers and NCOs. For
more information call: 725-6739.
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON—The
10th Rice Cultural Festival, held for four
days at Seolbond Park Icheon, Kyonggido,
featured numerous musical and dance
performance groups to include rice cooking,
puppet shows, riding carts, games, and
theatrical performances.
Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation
provided buses from USAG-Red Cloud,
USAG-Casey, and Camp Stanley for
Soldiers, American and Korean civilians,
and their family members Oct. 25 to attend
this event free-of-charge.
“I thought it was awesome,” said Yong-Ae
Black, program director, USAG-Red Cloud
Community Activity Center. “I received
nothing but positive feedback about the
event from the people who attended.”
The festival is held in the harvest season
every year to publicize the superiority of
Icheon rice, which represents Icheon’s
special product, which is a symbol of the
city.
“Rice is polished using a home polishing
machine, cooked in a caldron, and sold on
the scene,” Black said. “Agricultural people
and visitors gather to celebrate the abundant
crop where various kinds of agricultural
products, along with new rice, are featured
during the festivity.”
“The festival was perfectly sized,” said
Bill Nolan, Information Management
Office, and father of two daughters. “Big
enough to have a little something for Soldiers, American and Korean civilians from USAG-Red Cloud, USAG-Casey and Camp Stan-
everyone; small and safe enough to let your ley enjoyed a tug-of-war Oct. 25 at the 10th Icheon Rice Cultural Festival. Visit www.flickr.com/
children go free and explore.” imcomkorea to download these photos. -— U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson
OCTOBER 31, 2008
8th Army holds final smackdown at Casey
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
C A S E Y G A R R I S O N — Wa r r i o r s
gathered in Casey’s Carey Fitness Center
to witness 46 of the 8th Army’s wrestlers
collide in the biggest smackdown in recent
8th Army history, explained Tom Hlavacek,
Installation Management Command-
Europe, sports program, sports training and
officiating specialist.
“Area I Public Affairs did a great job for
the sports program,” Hlavacek said. “You
did too good of a job because 8th Army has
had much more turnout for sports than in
recent history.”
Eight weight classes were contested; the
119 pounds class and the 128 pounds class
had no entries.
Pvt. Ryan Wilson of 304th Signal
defeated Pfc. Elisha Humes 1-72nd Armored
Regiment for 1 in the 139 pounds class.
For the 152 pounds class, 1st Lt.
Kenneth Laird of 1-2D Aviation defeated
Spc. Patrick Rautert of Division Special
1/72nd Armor over 2/9 Infantry 42-28 in Unit Level Championship
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON—After a weeklong
series of flag football games to determine
the unit level champions, 1/72nd Armor
defeats 2/9th Infantry 42-28. Teams from
six different units in Area I came together
on their home turf to begin the tournament,
which held the final on Soldier’s Field in
USAG-Casey.
“For this Warrior Country Unit Level
Flag Football Championship we had six
teams compete,” said Jim Williams, USAG-
RC Family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
sports specialist. “Three teams from the Red
Cloud enclave and three from the Casey
enclave. The top three teams from each
enclave played Wednesday through Friday
this week here on Casey’s Soldier’s Field.”
It was a double elimination tournament
Tom Hlavacek (kneeling left) officiates as Warrior wrestlers compete for their weight class title during the 8th Army Wrestling Championship held in Carey Fitness Center on USAG-Casey Oct.
25. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea at download high-resolution versions of these photos. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
AREA I
Troops Battalion for 1.
Staff Sgt. Jeffery Duncan of 8th Army
Chaplain’s Office defeated Sgt. David
Haynes of 1-72D AR for 1 in the 167
pounds class.
Staff Sgt. Stacy Sparks of 604th Air
Support Operations Squadron defeated Pfc.
David Ruth of 1-15th Field Artillery for 1
in the 187 pounds class.
For the 213 pounds class, 1st Lt. Anthony
Dunkin of 4-7th Cavalry defeated Pfc.
Robert Alsbrook of 172D AR for 1.
For the 275 pounds class, 1st Lt. Matthew
Luyster of 1-15th FA defeated Capt. Joseph
Harrison of 1-72D AR for 1.
Before the tournament, wrestlers gathered
for special instruction from Hlavacek in how
to wrestle Olympic style.
“I came from Germany to support the 8th
Army Wrestling Championship,” Hlavacek
said. “I was one of the instructors giving a
wrestling clinic before the tournament. It
was highly attended, we had 26 wrestlers
who came from throughout Korea. I also
came to serve as one of the officials during
and featured the best football teams in Area
I, Williams continued.
“The two teams going forward next
weekend to play in the 8th Army Flag
Football Championships will be 1/72nd AR
and 2/9th IN,” Williams said. “The games
will be held at USAG-Humphreys.”
The unit level games recognize the efforts
of all the players, Williams pointed out.
“We will award 1 and 2 team trophies,
as well as 1 and 2 individual trophies,”
Williams said. “We are awarding 15 players
and one coach.”
The unit level competition starts in
August every year ending in mid October,
Williams continued.
“We began with 35 teams at Casey
and 12 teams at the Red Cloud enclave,”
Williams said. “The two enclaves have their
own playoffs finding the top six teams; they
come to Casey to play off for the finals.”
the tournament.”
Hlavacek, a recognized sports official and
specialist for IMCOM, found something
special about Army sports on the Korean
peninsula.
“The teamwork among the Korean
employees, the Army Civilians, and the
Soldiers on the peninsula provide a wonderful
camaraderie and working relationship that
is special,” he said. “The other thing we see
special is the number of Family Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation sports and fitness
programs and FMWR programs in general.
I have been here for five days now and I have
seen a Flag Football Championship, today’s
8th Army Wrestling Championship. I will
see a basketball championship on Sunday
and teams from Area I will play in the soccer
championships.”
“I do not know anywhere else in the
U.S. Army where so many events go on in
one weekend,” he added. The wrestling class
highlighted not only the rules of Olympic
wrestling, but more important issues as well,
Hlavacek continued.
The quarterback of the 1/72nd Armor flag football team hurles the pigskin in a pass resulting in
a touchdown during the Warrior Country Flag Football Championship held on Soldier’s Field in
USAG-Casey Oct. 24. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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“We taught Olympic wrestling rules,
but the No. 1 concern is teaching wrestling
safety,” Hlavacek said. “We tell athletes
they are responsible for the safety of their
opponent, we do not want anyone to get
injured; we want safety first.”
Wrestling championships have a long
history in the 8th Army sports programs, said
Tom Higgins, 8th Army sports director.
“We started the wrestling championships
back in 1990,” Higgins said.
The Army has one of the best wrestling
programs around. From this championship
we will probably get about four or five good
wrestlers who will have a good chance to go
on to the Army Sports Trials.” The Army
Trials are not the end to opportunities for
Soldiers who participate in FMWR sports
programs, Higgins continued.
“The Army will participate in
selecting an Armed Forces champion,”
Higgins said. “After being selected they
will go on to the nationals, and many
Soldiers have gone on to the Olympics
from there.”
OCTOBER 31, 2008
Yongsan tests first responders K-16 AB Town
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison
officials tested procedures Oct. 24 for how
they would react to a chemical spill.
Emergency officials responded to a
mach report of a person having difficulty
breathing near Military Police Gate (Gate
No. 1). Three additional people we’re
“incapacitated.” As part of the exercise, fire
officials reported a possible toxic spill.
Evaluators from the stateside Emergency
First Responder Program watched as the
exercise scenario developed.
Garrison officials quickly moved to close
off the area and implement safety protocols.
The Garrison immediately notified tenant
units and prepared to notionally inform the
public through loudspeakers, AFN Korea
radio and television and the local media.
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall
and his staff reacted to the "crisis" on-scene
and from the Installation Operations Center.
Seoul first responders also participated in the
exercise.
“Our number one goal is to protect lives,”
said Michael Mills, Army Emergency First
Responder Program exercise director.
The Emergency First Responder Program
provides equipment and training to Army
installations worldwide. The program
evaluates the effectiveness and responsiveness
of first responders and also provides the
garrison commander with a feedback
mechanism, Mills said.
“Our people have been training hard
on this equipment,” said Alex Temporado,
USAG-Yongsan fire chief. “I feel comfortable
AFAP delegates meet to discuss change
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON - The 2009
Yongsan Family Action Plan Conference
kicked off Oct. 23 at the Community
Services Building. The gathering brought
together 226 issues, 50 delegates and 40
subject matter experts.
Garrison officials and volunteers worked
together to develop solutions to a host of
issues submitted by community members.
“The energy is high and people’s voices
are being heard,” said Julia Armstrong, event
coordinator. “I’m very optimistic.”
The Army conducts AFAP conferences
with the same structure and format across
garrisons worldwide; however, the Yongsan
conference addressed local issues submitted
over the past year.
U . S . A r m y G a r r i s o n - Yo n g s a n
Commander Col. Dave Hall motivated the
group with opening remarks.
“I’ve been through five AFAP conferences,
and I know they work,” Hall said. “You have
USAG-Yongsan Community Members!
Make your voice heard! Take the survey at:
http://www.myarmyvoice.org/
Community2008 through Nov. 7.
AREA II
Firefighters participate in a realistic chemical spill Oct. 24 — U.S. Army photo by Jason C. Adolphson
that they know what to do.”
Temporado said dealing with a toxic spill
is one of the most difficult things to do, and
it requires teamwork.
“I thought it was an outstanding job
by the fire department,” Mills said. “The
decontamination shelter went up very
quickly.”
Medical Evaluator Lynn Baldvins also
praised the rapid extraction of casualties and
the decontamination setup.
“I have never seen such a rapid move of
casualties,” Baldvins said. “The casualties
were out of area within five minutes.”
“Compared to previous exercises,
I think we have a better picture of
what we need to do to move forward,”
said Ricky Oxendine, USAG-Yongsan
the power to make a difference.”
Conference attendees quickly got to
work breaking into groups and pouring
over the issues.
Last year, the Yongsan conference
considered 74 issues. “Of those issues,
66 were referred to the AFAP Steering
Committee for further action,” Armstrong
said. “We only have three open issues from
last year and we're still working those.”
This year, Armstrong worked with the
Garrison to get an online submission form
on the official Garrison web site. “We
received an overwhelming response from
community members,” Armstrong said.
“Along with our issue drop boxes across the
Garrison, we have 226 new issues.”
Armstrong said delegates would work
the top eight issues during the conference,
Oct. 23-24.
“The other 218 issues will be presented
to the AFAP Steering Committee,” she said.
“The issues will be reviewed and will move
through the process of active, completed or
unattainable.”
AFAP has been improving quality of
life for 25 years across the Army. “It gives
the community a voice in shaping their
standards of living and identifying issues
relevant to the current environment,”
Armstrong said.
Completed issues from last year's
conference include expanded commissary
hours, more parking spaces and the Army
Community Service office move to a
Emergency Services director.
“The Emergency First Responder Program
designates certain garrisons Armywide for
participation,” Mills said. “We check to see
if our program has enhanced first responder
capabilities through training and equipment
that the program provides.”
The team is testing all four Army
garrisons in Korea. “Overall, we thought
USAG-Yongsan did a good job,” Mills
said.
Officials held an after-action review
within hours of the exercise to gain insights
from what went right and what procedures
can be improved.
“This exercise tested how we would
react in a crisis,” Hall said. “It’s a valuable
experience.”
Sgt. Tomeka Stinson speaks during a discussion at
the 2009 Yongsan Family Action Plan Conference
Oct. 23. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally
more accessible location.
“The early express shopping at the
Commissary is an AFAP success story,”
Hall said.
The Yongsan Commissary did a test
run of express shopping over a three-
month period. They found it was a viable
service.
“Now we have expanded hours 7-10
a.m. Tuesday through Friday,” Hall said.
“AFAP works.”
The conference closed Oct. 24, but the
issues ironed out at the conference have
the potential to continue on and improved
Yongsan quality of life, Hall said.
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Hall answers
questions
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
K-16 AIR BASE — About 120
Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members
attended a town hall meeting Oct. 21 at
the K-16 Community Activity Center.
The senior tenant unit on the
installation is the 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Aviation Regiment. The commander, Lt.
Col. Matthew Lewis, opened the meeting
by demonstrating the Family Readiness
Group Web site. The unit FRG uses the
site to communicate internally.
"We use a password protected site
to pass along vital information to our
Soldiers and Family Members," Lewis
said.
Visitors can go to www.armyfrg.org,
but need the last four of the sponsor's
social security number to access the
site.
K-16 Air Base is one of nine
installations under the management of
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan. Garrison
Commander Col. Dave Hall briefed the
group on current projects and events.
“A new K-16 Indoor Pool currently
under construction should open by
Thanksgiving,” Hall said.
Hall also announced a $2.7 million
sports field upgrade that will include
a running tracks and fields funded
by Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation. The project should be ready
next year, he said.
“We have plans for a commissary, but
we don't have funding,” Hall said. “What
we’re doing is stocking commissary items
in the shoppette.”
Hall told the group that the Garrison’s
vision is to have a small child development
center at K-16 Air Base if funding
becomes available.
“I don't want to give anyone false
expectations,” Hall said. “But, we’re
trying to get these projects through.”
K-16 Air Base is one of the only
enduring installations in the Yongsan
Relocation Plan. Under the plan, much
of Yongsan Garrison will close by 2012.
During the town hall meeting,
questions came up about eligibility for a
U.S. Forces Korea Driver’s License.
Many noncommand sponsored
Family Members want licenses, but are
not sure of the policy.
Hall said the Garrison would put
more information out. An exception to
policy is required.
Other parents brought up the issue of
getting children safely to Yongsan schools
from K-16 Air Base. The installation is
a 30 to 45 minute drive from Yongsan
Garrison. Hall said the Garrison would
put together a working group to see if
school buses are an option.
Acting Army and Air Force Exchange
Service General Manager Gloria Cho
told the group that people can put in
requests for commissary items to be
–See TOWN HALL, Page 10–
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News & Notes
Halloween Trick or Treat Hours
Yongsan will celebrate Halloween Saturday.
The official “trick-or-treat” hours are 6-8:30
p.m. Children under 10-years-old must be
accompanied by a parent or designated
adult. For information, call 738-5556.
Hannam Village Town Hall
There will be a Hannam Village Town Hall
Meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday a the Hannam
Village Chapel. Hannam Village residents are
invited to attend for community updates and
participate in a question and answer session
with the USAG-Yongsan commander. For
information, call 738-7354.
Ration Control Office is Moving
The Ration Control Office in Bldg. 4305
will close Nov. 3 to move to the Yongsan
Readiness Center adjacent to the Dragon
Hill Lodge. It will open for business Nov. 4.
Gobblers to-go
Main Post Club and Commiskey’s Res-
taurant offer Holiday Meals To-Go starting
Nov. 1 Main Post Club: 723-5678 Commis-
key’s: 736-3971
New Year’s Eve Bowling Party
Yongsan Lanes is sponsoring a New Year’s
Even bowling party for families. Tickets are
on sale starting Nov. 1 at Yongsan Lanes.
For information, call 723-7830.
Yongsan Customer Service Survey
Until Nov. 7 the Installation Management
Command will conduct a customer service
assessment of services provided by USAG-
Yongsan. This assessment is a web-based,
Visit http://yongsan.korea.army.mil and follow
the survey link.
MP Courtesy Checks
Military Police now conduct courtesy
checks of homes on Yongsan Garrison and
Hannam Village while occupants are on
leave, on temporary duty or participating
in field exercises. Housing residents need
only complete a form at the MP station. For
information, call 724-3004.
Windows Vista Migration
Beginning Nov. 15, All Korea LandWarNet
computer systems will begin migrating to a
new Microsoft operating system and desk-
top application suite - Windows Vista and
Microsoft Office 2007.
Yoga Class
Enjoy yoga classes 6 p.m. every Monday
and Wednesday at Hannam Village, 8:30
a.m. and 5:15 p.m. every Tuesday and
Thursday at Hannam Village and 9-10
a.m. every Saturday at Collier Field House.
For information call 738-8608.
Smoking Cessation Classes
The community holds monthly smoking
cessation clinics consisting of four, one-
hour group sessions. For information, call
736-6693/3029.
Community of Sharing
USAG-Yongsan runs a program to pro-
vide holiday meals for qualified Military
and Civilian Families. Leaders, take care
of your deserving Servicemembers and
Civilians. The application deadline is Nov.
14 for Thanksgiving. For information, call
738-7505.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
AREA II
Yongsan dogs put on a show
By Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Chihuahuas,
maltese, cocker spaniels, keeshonds as well
as other kinds you may not be so familiar
with lined up on stage in the 2008 Yongsan
Dog Show.
“We had the first dog show last year,”
said Mario Farrula, Community Activites
Centers director. “This year the weather is
chilly, but turn out has been really good.
Events like this help to bring families
together.”
The contest had two categories for 15
inch and less and larger. There were also five
categories of competition:
n Look alike
n Best tricks
n Best dress
n Ugliest dog
n People’s choice
Contestants could choose to compete in
multiple categories.
Chloe Bequillard, 11-years-old, and her
13-week old keeshond “Sonya” competed in
the Look alike category. Both were dressed
in Pocahontas costumes.
“When I figured out there was a contest,
I thought Sonya and I would have a good
time dressing up,” she said.
Sonya won first place for both the Look
alike’ and People’s choice categories, which
were decided by popular vote.
Of course, not all contestants were able to
win but for most, the contest was a chance to
get out and have fun with their pets.
“This is our first time to participate in
the event and it was a lot of fun,” said Joe
Lallamant. “My daughter really wanted to
come to show her dog and get a chance to
dress up.”
His daughter, Aleana, wore a Korean
traditional “hanbok” dress on stage
Korean graduate students tour installation
By Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Twelve
Korean graduate students from the University
of Seoul toured Yongsan Garrison Oct. 21.
The students are studying landscape
architecture. They understand Yongsan
Garrison may someday become Seoul’s
version of “central park” when the U.S.
military moves. They are working on an
architectual project for what that park could
look like.
Professor Kim Ay-yeon coordinated the
visit with U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Community Relations Officer An Chang-sin.
“In class, we were studying about ways with
which we could design a park here in Yongsan
once the Garrison moves to Pyeongtaek,”
Kim said. “Before, we walked around the
Yongsan walls and went up to Namsan to get
a view of the base.”
An found out about the professor’s project
and invited them to tour the installation
as part of the Garrison’s Good Neighbor
Program.
After the tour, students gathered at
Commiskey’s Restaurant for lunch. Cpt.
Young Chun, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company USAG-Yongsan Commander, and
Aleana Lallamant and her dog dress in tradtional Korean dresses Oct. 25 at the 2008 Yongsan Dog Show
at the Yongsan Commissary parking lot. — U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
along with her pet.
“I was really excited to participate,”
said Amanda Patrick. “But Harley would
not do the tricks.”
At the end of the dog show USAG-
Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall
presented awards. Four $25 commissary gift
certificates were raffled out to the audience.
T-shirts and backpacks were also raffled
out during the course of the show courtesy
of Better Opportunity for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers.
USAG-Yongsan Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation sponsored the show.
“I’m happy that we are able to provide
activities like this for the community,”
said Farrulla. “It helps bring the family
together.”
Cpt. Robert Paul (left), a USAG-Yongsan opera-
tions officer speaks with University of Seoul gradu-
ate students during a Commiskey’s Restaurant
luncheon Oct. 21 at Yongsan Garrison. — U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
Cpt. Robert Paul, an operations officer with
the Garrison at lunch with the students.
“I invited the two captains to give the
students a chance to ask questions about the
U.S. Army,” An said.
Many of the students were too shy to ask
questions, but some of them did ask about
the buildings on base. One student asked
which building they would keep if only one
building could be left intact. Both answered
the U.S. Forces Korea headquarters building,
commonly referred to as the “White House”
for historical value.
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Chloe Bequillard
and her keeshond
puppy “Sonya”
pose for a photo
after winning the
Look-alike contest
and the People’s
Choce Award.
As for designing the park, Kim offered a
general suggestion.
“In Korea there is a tendency to do
everything very quickly,” she said. “But
I hope that enough thought and careful
planning can go into laying out a blue print
for the park.”
Although the purpose of the trip was
to see the installatino was part of a class
project, it was also a cultural experience
for some.
“I have never been to the United
States before,” said Ko Jae-woong, who
is currently in his second semester of the
master’s degree program. “But, I could
definitely sense a sharp contrast between
the atmosphere here and outside of base.
Would it be safe to say that this is what
American looks like?”
Toward the end of the day, USAG-
Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall met
with the group and presented a commander’s
coin to Professor Kim.
“We are really happy to host this visit,”
Hall said. “I hope you got a good idea of
what life is like on Yongsan Garrison.”
“Today has been a very educational experience,”
she said. “I am so glad that this opportunity was
made available and cannot thank the Garrison
enough for providing this tour.”
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Red Ribbon Week

sends positive message
By Cpl. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — “Step it

Community prepares for Halloween

up. A call to action!” is the theme of the
National Red Ribbon Week celebrated by
the Yongsan community Oct. 20-24.
National Red Ribbon Week increases
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson There’s also a Halloween “alternative”
awareness about the dangers of drugs.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs during trick-or-treat hours Saturday.
As part of the local observation, Seoul
Hannam Village Chapel will hold a
American Middle and High School students
YONGSAN GARRISON — Community “Hallelujah Night” at the Hannam Village
reaffirmed their intention to maintain drug-
members are getting Halloween costumes Ballfield. There will be buses departing
free lifestyles.
ready for fun times 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday. Yongsan Garrison for that event. Contact
“This week is designated by the
“We want to ensure sponsors from the chapel for details. There will be food,
Department of Defense in recognition for
outlying areas make it back home to be with games and prizes.
Drug Enforcement Administration agent
their children for trick or treating,” said U.S. Garrison officials urge all Halloween
Enrique Camarena who was tortured and
Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. participants to remember to follow the
murdered by drug dealers in Mexico 23
Dave Hall. established rules and safety measures.
years ago,” said Vanessa Mitchell, U.S. Army
Many Yongsan Family and Morale, “Children 10-years-old and younger
Garrison-Yongsan Army Substance Abuse
Welfare and Recreation facilities will offer must be accompanied by an adult for all
Program manager.
Halloween events. Today, children can Halloween related activities, and the buddy
“His efforts were to reduce the drugs
receive free trick-or-treat candies from system is urged for older kids,” said USAG-
coming to the United States,” she continued.
Reggie’s inside the Main Post Club and Yongsan Safety Manager Russell Obey.
“This week not only honors his memory, but
Commiskey’s Restaurant 5-7 p.m. Adults Halloween trick-or-treating will mean
also educates people about the dangers of The Yongsan community has many Halloween
can participate in a cosmic Halloween hundreds of youth on installations streets
drugs and increases the awareness of keeping events planned — U.S. Army photo by Daivd
costume contest 9:30 p.m. at Yongsan Saturday. Obey stressed these safety
drug-free community.” McNally
Lanes. recommendations:
The Yongsan Adolescent Substance Abuse
Saturday, there will be a Yongsan n Parents should know where kids are and and if walking on the street is a must - stay
Counseling Service prepared daily middle
Commissary Halloween Costume Contest equip them with cell phones if possible. to the side of the road and walk toward
school activities:
for all ages at 1 p.m. Also, trick-or-treaters n Dress in safe costumes that prevent trips traffic.
n Hugs not Drugs
can add the Child Development Center and falls. If wearing a mask, ensure children n Only approach homes with lights on
n Score Against Drugs-Be Drug Free
parking lot to their door-to-door stops have a clear and visible view. and those serving treats should ensure their
n Sock it to Drugs
to receive bags of candy from Navy Club n Real jack-o-lanterns with lit candles areas are well lit.
n Turn Your Back on Drugs
personnel dressed in costumes. should be placed where children cannot n Stay cautious of strangers and do not
n Rally in Red Day
Additionally, the Good Neighbor get burned. enter past the doorway of homes when
At the high school, ASACS presented
Program will host about 50 children from n Props with sharp edges that can hurt trick-or-treating.
a short seminar about Red Ribbon Week
Seoul Haengdang Elementary School for oneself or others are prohibited. n Children should not eat their candy
Wednesday.
their first trick-or-treating experience. n Be careful crossing streets; use crosswalks before parental inspection.
“The middle school kids just love these
activities,” said Geri Fortner, ASACS
counselor. “At the middle school level, there
are many events like art contest and wearing
crazy socks and prizes will be handed out. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
At the high school, we will be sending an
antidrug message. The 8th Army Band will
be coming, too.” Alphonso Mills, a organized, planned,
The Yongsan Commissary donated nearly Seoul American High and led the annual “See
400 shopping bags to the elementary and School senior, has You at the Pole” event
middle school, so students could decorate been a key volunteer Sept. 24. This event is
them with antidrug message. These bags in the CLUB Beyond an international one
went back to the Commissary to remind the Ministr y. Mills is during which high
shoppers of keeping their families safe from the USAG-Yongsan schools from around
dangers of drugs. Youth Volunteer of the the world gather at
“The drug problem in our community Quarter. their flagpole at 7 a.m.
is minimal, but there are still drugs out and pray together.
somewhere available,” Fortner said. “Once USAG-Yongsan will increase on-post shuttle
What does he do? services from two to three buses per hour starting
drugs start to affect the developmental Fro m Ju l y t o How many hours a Monday. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C.
system, it permanently alters their brain September, Alphonso week? Adolphson
chemistry. So, it is important to get them up helped plan and 20
front and know the dangers of drugs.” organize CLUB Garrison to increase
Yongsan community members also Alfonso Mills
participated in a Red Ribbon 5K Run Oct.
Beyond’s first Youth for Where does he work? post shuttle services
Christ rally, in which Club Beyond, Seoul
25 at Collier Field House to bring attention 107 teens from Yongsan attended. Because American High School, AFAP, EFMP, USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
to the week. of his visions of success for the event, Youth Rally and VIDANEWAVE.
Alphonso was able to lead 20 of his peers YONGSAN GARRISON – Residents
in developing the theme, organizing Why does he volunteer? can expect post shuttle runs every 20
skits, and deal with a myriad of issues He volunteers to give back to his minutes starting Monday for Yongsan
that led to an incredibly successful youth community. He desires to have a positive Garrison and Camp Coiner.
jubilee. CLUB Beyond was featured on impact on the community in which he “We have some additional drivers and
AFN’s Eagle Wings radio show because lives, attends school, volunteers. we plan to increase services,” said Lydia
of the event. Alphonso was one of four Grohmann, USAG-Yongsan Logistics
spokespersons for the Youth Rally on the What impact does he have? director.
radio show, which brought attention and Through Alphonso’s leadership ability The shuttles run from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
awareness of CLUB Beyond. Alphonso in his volunteer work he acts as a role model Monday-Friday (No federal or training
continued leading his peers in this to other youth and inspires them through holidays). K-16 Air Base and Hannam
dynamic ministry after the youth rally. He his positive and energetic example. Village schedules will not change. For
information, call 738-7265.
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PAID ADVERTISING

Halloween Safety!
As we get set for a night of Halloween with their children 10-years-old and below
fun, let’s remember safety first. I cannot during trick or treating.
stress enough how important safety is to Saturday night, our military police will
our community. I expect to see hundreds of be out in full force to ensure drivers are
smiling children with buckets full of candy aware of the large numbers of pedestrians
walking safely on our sidewalks with parents on the road.
closely monitoring their Parents, let’s make
progress. sure our children have
At Yongsan, we have “Let’s enjoy a night costumes that can be
set our trick-or-treat of fun with candy, seen, with reflective belts
hours at 6-8:30 p.m. costumes and safety. or vests to make them
Saturday, Nov. 1. Happy Halloween!” visible to drivers.
We are observing the Drivers, if you are out
holiday on the Saturday Col. Dave Hall and about on Yongsan
closest to Halloween USAG-Yongsan Commander Garrison Saturday night,
because we have a lot of please use extreme
families with sponsors caution.
working in outlying Our Garrison policy is
areas, like K-16 Air Base and Area I. clear about speed limits around pedestrians.
This way, we’ll be sure parents can be The speed limit is 5 mph.
with their families. Let’s enjoy a night of fun with candy,
And about that, let’s talk about parental costumes and safety. Happy Halloween!
responsibilities. (Editor’s note: For a complete list of
It is Garrison policy that parents must be Halloween events, see Page 11)

TOWN HALL from Page 9

K-16 Air Base Public Works Chief Larry Lyons (right) answers questions at a town hall meeting Oct. 21 at
the Community Activity Center — U.S. Army photo by David McNally

stocked in the K-16 Shoppette.
“We can stock frozen items, but we
cannot stock perishable items,” Cho said.
Community members showed
appreciation for a Commissary case lot sale
held Oct. 21 at K-16 Air Base. The first ever
sale brought in $3,700 in sales.
Defense Commissary Agency managers
are working closely with the community to
coordinate future support. Hall said there
will be additional case lot sales with better
publicity.
Hall also told the group that the Garrison
is working to get more taxis to serve K-16.
Hall thanked the group for attending the
2-hour meeting. “Your input will help us
do a better job of serving the community,”
Hall said.
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Chapel programs bring Soldiers, Families together

Special to the Morning Calm
The 501st Military Intelligence Brigade’s
Chapel Office recently hosted a variety of
well-attended programs for Soldiers and
families in Korea. Major events included
Strong Bonds training focusing on
relationship building, and a visit to North
Orphanage in Nam San Won.
Upcoming Strong Bonds trips and
a Thanksgiving visit to a local adult
handicapped home are scheduled. For
information on these events, contact
Chaplain (Maj.) Sun Macupa, 501st MI
Bde Chaplain at sun.macupa@us.army.mil
or your unit chapel office.

(Left) Seventy-five Soldiers visited with 70

children at the North Orphanage in Nam
San Won Sept. 27 as part of a brigade-level
chapel event providing fellowship, a meal,
and birthday party for the children. (Below)
Forty Soldiers attended a three-day Single
Soldiers Strong Bonds program in Gyoungju,
The chapel hosted Single Soldiers Strong Bonds training on Mt. Sorak Sept. 5-7. The next such Jejudo. — U.S. Army photos courtesy of
trip is planned for Nov. 24 -25. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea for more photos. Chaplain (Maj.) Sun Macupa, 501st Military
Intelligence Bde Chaplain.

One-hundred and thirty-seven people attended the three-day Couples and Family Strong Bonds
training in Gyoungju, Jejudo. This brigade-level chapel program focuses on building healthy
relationships. There are Strong Bonds programs for couples, single Soldiers and families. A
similar event is planned for Dec. 15-17 at no cost to the Soldiers and couples attending. Child
care will also be provided. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to view photos.
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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: make an appearance. “Default judgment”

means any order, ruling or decree which is
real property leases if they are required to
move pursuant to permanent change of

Benefit of protection adverse to the SMs’ interest. A court may

By Capt. Elinor Kim
Legal Services
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of
2003, formerly known as the Soldiers' and
Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, is a federal
law that gives military members important
protections and benefits. The purpose of
the SCRA is to enable Servicemembers to
devote their energy to the defense needs of
the Nation and to provide for the temporary
suspension of judicial and administrative
proceedings and transactions that may
adversely affect the civil rights of SMs
during their military service.
One of the most significant protections
that the SCRA gives to active-duty SMs
is the ability to stay civil judicial and
administrative proceedings. To invoke this
protection, a court must receive a letter or
other communication stating that duty
requirements materially affect the SM’s
ability to appear and stating a date when the
SM will be available to appear. In addition,
a court must receive a letter or other
communication from the SM’s commanding
officer stating that current duties prevent the
SM’s appearance and that military leave is
not authorized. Once requested, the court
must stay the proceedings for at least 90
days.
The SCRA also protects SMs from
default judgments from any civil action or
proceeding in which the defendant does not
not enter a default judgment against a SM
without appointing an attorney for him
or her.
Moreover, a default judgment may be
vacated or set aside and the case reopened if
the SM’s military service materially affected
him or her from asserting a defense, and the
SM has a meritorious or legal defense to the
action or some part of it.
Other significant protections involve real
property or automobile leases. The SCRA
prohibits landlords from evicting SMs or
their dependents from a residence during a
period of military service, except by court
order. Effective Jan. 1, 2008, this protection
applies to dwellings with monthly rents of
$2,831.13, which is adjusted annually to
account for the housing price inflation. In
addition, the SCRA allows SMs to terminate
station orders or deployment orders for a
period of at least 90 days. Automobile leases
may also be terminated if the SM receives
orders to active duty, PCS to a location
outside the continental United States, or
deploy for a period of 180 days or more.
The SCRA also gives SMs the right to
place a 6% interest rate cap on loans and
obligations that were incurred prior to entry
onto active duty. Any interest in excess of
6% per year during the period of military
service must be forgiven and not merely
deferred. To implement this protection,
the SM must request a reduction in writing
and provide a copy of his or her orders to
the financial institution.
For more information on the SCRA,
contact your local Legal Assistance Office.

Veterans Day: for all who served
Special to the Morning Calm
In just a few weeks we will be given the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the American Veteran. We
should be planning and preparing for this day with as much thought as we are Halloween and Thanksgiving, the
two major holidays that precede and follow this day of acknowledgment.
Seventy years ago the idea of “Armistice Day” was passed into law to be a holiday to serve as “a day to dedi-
cated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated…” by our elected leaders as a way to pay official
tribute to the “Great War” Veterans. However, sixteen years later in November 1954 it was changed to be the
“Veterans Day” we know today as a way to acknowledge all American Veterans.
American Veterans numbering 23, 818, 000 men and women or about 8% of the American population,
are to be celebrated on this day. Memorial Day is set-aside for those who have paid the highest price for service
to their nation. Veterans Day is our country’s way to say thanks to all those who are with us and have worn the
uniform of their country.
On Veterans Day we thank those who loaded supplies, cooked the meals, did the administrative paperwork,
patrolled the flight line, treated the sick, fixed the plumbing, fought the fight, or did countless other duties to
help keep the mission on focus and our military ready to “bring it on” if called upon. Too often the support
people are forgotten during these celebrations. But they are Veterans also and their service is and was just as
important as the warriors in harms way.
Veterans are a cross section of America’s society and may incur all types of disabilities during their
time in the service. There are almost 2.9 million veterans receiving VA disability payments. Approxi-
mately 12% of all who have served their country are receiving compensation due to disease or injury
associated during military service.
As an active duty member serving here in Korea you should be aware that you may be eligible for
some form of disability compensation upon discharge.
The Veteran Affairs Benefits Delivery at Discharge, office at Yongsan Garrison is here to help soon-
to-be veterans with processing disability claims while you are on active-duty. The office also provides
assistance to veterans and family members who reside and work in Korea when various veterans claims
and issues arise. The BDD office is located across from the Dragon Hill lodge in Building 4037 and
is open Monday thru Friday from 0800 to 1630 with the exception of federal holidays. The phone
number is 738-5121.
Those service members who have 180 days or less remaining on active-duty and have at least 90 days
left in country should take advantage of this program and submit their applications today. Even if you
have less than 90 days in country, you should take advantage of the services we can provide.
The BDD office is here for all who are currently serving their country and may have developed an
illness, injury, or condition that should be evaluated by the VA for disability compensation. The benefits
you may receive from the VA are a continuation of the benefits to which you are entitled because of
your service to this country.

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August Rush August Rush Traitor Disaster Movie

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STANLEY Body of Lies Bangkok Dangerous Pride and Glory Traitor
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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Protestant Sunday
School-Coffee House
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Wednesday 1130 Bible Study-Coffee House
Gospel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel
Wednesday 1800 Gospel Bible Study
Stanley Chapel
Thurday 1900 Gospel Practice
Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA KATUSA Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Later Day Saints Jewish Services Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018
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Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Protestant
Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel (Liturgical) Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean) 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel
1000 South Post Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
1030 K-16 Chapel Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
1100 Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary
Contemporary KATUSA Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Korean
Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel Korean Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Seventh-Day Adventist Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
(Bible Study) Mass
United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Catholic Services 1130 Camp Carroll
Mass Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel Jewish
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Episcopal 1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel army.mil, 723-6707
Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel Jewish
For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Catholic Services army.mil, 723-6707
Mass
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
1130 Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate
total religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea
Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
for helpful links and information
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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An Chang-sin (right) hands 1st Sgt. Darrin Costello a yeontan briquette Monday as part of a
human chain to deliver heating fuel to elderly Koreans. — U.S. Army photos by David McNally

Pvt. Matthew Anderson signs 10-year-old Chungnim resident Ku Mu-sul, 80, smiles at USAG-Yongsan volunteer Mark Smith helps elderly Korean residents by delivering charcoal
Paek Sol-i’s diary during the event. the volunteers delivering heating material. briquettes during a good neighbor project Monday in Seoul.

Garrison volunteers help keep elderly warm

By David McNally The volunteers dressed in plastic raincoats willing to participate in the program.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs and gloves as they spent the afternoon The women’s group provided logistical
tossing and stacking briquettes. support.
SEOUL — With winter just around “You made a difference in these people’s This is the third year Hur’s group has
the corner, a group of volunteers decided lives,” USAG-Yongsan helped elderly Koreans
to make life a little better for a group of Commander Col. Dave make it through the
elderly Koreans by delivering heating fuel Hall told the volunteers “In wintertime, there are winter.
Oct. 27. after they completed the many people in need. I One resident,
Thirty-eight U.S. and Korean Soldiers project. “This is what the believe they will have K u M u - s u l , 8 0 -
and Civilians from U.S. Army Garrison- Good Neighbor Program
good memories of this years-old, watched
Yongsan hand delivered more than 2,000 is all about.” as the Korean and
yeontan briquettes to 10 needy households The Garrison goodwill gesture.” American volunteers
in the Chungnim neighborhood in the conducts an active piled briquettes into
Gwanak District of Seoul. cultural program with Ben Hur her modest home.
The group formed a human chain and its Soldiers, Civilians, Civic Group President “Thank you, thank
tossed hundreds the briquettes down the Family Members and you,” she told the
old neighborhood’s narrow alleys. local civic groups. Earlier group. “Now, I can
The residents will this month, a group from the stay warm this winter.”
use the briquettes Garrison toured Seoul landmarks Paek Sol-i, 10-years-old, bashfully peeked
like charcoal to heat and learned about the local culture at the Soldiers and Civilians delivering the
water pipes in their courtesy of the Korean Foreigners fuel from the door of her home. Soon she
floors. One briquette Friendship Cultural Society. Hur was dashing in and out of her home offering
will burn for about Wook-dong, also known as “Ben fruits and cheese. Paek even got some of the
eight hours, providing Hur,” is president of the civic Soldiers to autograph her diary.
economical warmth organization. “This is a good experience,” said Pvt.
on a cold winter night. “This is a good project to help Matthew Anderson, who works at the USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall
One briquette costs Americans understand what life is Religious Retreat Center. “I’m happy to leads the volunteer effort to assist elderly
about 400 Korean like for some Koreans,” Hur said. “In help out.” Koreans through winter.
won, or about 25 wintertime, there are many people in Hall said the Good Neighbor project is
cents. Most Korean need. I believe they will have good a valuable opportunity. “There are many
homes use oil or gas memories of this goodwill gesture.” things we can do to help our neighbors
heating systems these Hur said he contacted the and learn more about Korean culture,” he
days; however, many older homes still use Gwanak District Office and discovered a said. “We need to do more of these kinds
the briquettes. neighborhood and a local women’s group of events.”
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FOCUS
Zumba ON FITNESS Holiday mailing deadlines
Fitness
To ensure that letters and packages sent materials that could contain insects and

Tuesdays, to the United States are delivered before

Christmas, personnel must mail them by
pests that pose a threat to U.S. agriculture.
People who mail these items may be fined

Thursdays the following dates:

Dec. 1 SAM parcels

at Dec. 1 PAL parcels
Trent Dec. 8
Dec. 8
Priority parcels
First-class letters, cards Restricted items
Dec. 19 Express mail
Zumba Fitness is offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Trent Gym (by the PX), upstairs. For information, contact Shelton Coonfield, Mailing packages to the United
Fitness Instructor, at 010-2041-7546 or via e-mail at fiercefit@hotmail.com
States during holidays
Mailing packages from Korea to the
United States involves many prohibitions,
2008 Eighth Army Wrestling restrictions, and import-duty rules.
A customs declaration must accompany
$100 or more. Nativity items made of
plastic, stripped wood, or commercially
cleaned and lacquered straw may be
mailed.
Personnel mailing restricted items such
as gambling devices, hunting trophies, and
trademark items must ensure that they
comply with import conditions and obtain
required permits. Personnel mailing rifles
and shotguns acquired overseas must obtain
an import permit approved by the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

every package mailed to the United States.

Campionship results The customs declaration must list all items Import duty rules
in the package and their value, and indicate Gifts mailed to the United States are

Oct. 25, at Carey Fitness Center, Camp Casey subject to import duty. Goods made in
whether the items are gifts, documents,
the United States
merchandise, or
WEIGHT samples. Personnel are duty-free
CLASS PLACE RANK/NAME who mail items
Your military personnel wish unless they have
you a merry Christmas, happy been physically
without listing them
holidays and remind altered abroad to
on the customs
you to mail early increase their value.
declaration are
119 LBS NO ENTRY smuggling. U.S. Personnel should
Customs and Border Protection inspectors write “American Goods Returned” on the
128 LBS NO ENTRY may seize packages and fine the sender if customs declaration to avoid paying duty
the customs declaration on the package is for U.S.-made goods.
Foreign-made gifts are subject to
139 LBS 1ST PV2 RYAN M. WILSON determined to be falsified.
import duty, even if purchased in a military
All products sent to the United States
4 2ND PFC ELISHA M. HUMES must be free of soil and insect infestation exchange. The rate of duty differs according
and must not be prohibited or restricted to the item. Only the recipient may pay
152 LBS 1ST 1LT KENNETH J. LAIRD items. the duty and the customs-processing fee.
8 2ND SPC PATRICK D. RAUTERT Duty is not levied on gifts if their fair retail
value does not exceed $100, the recipient
Prohibited items receives no more than $100 worth of gifts
167 LBS 1ST SSG JEFFERY W. DUNCAN The following items may not be mailed on the same day, and the parcel is marked
11 2ND SGT DAVID N. HAYNES to the United States: “Unsolicited Gifts.”
g Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, meats, pate, A package containing foreign-made
187 LBS 1ST SSG STACY B. SPARKS salami, and sausages. presents for several people remains duty-
g Products such as caviar, ivory, orchids, free if each gift is worth less than $100 and
and furs or other products made from is wrapped and labeled separately. The
12 2ND PFC DAVID L. RUTHA endangered animal or plant species. customs declaration must state each gift’s
g Handguns, switchblade knives, and value and identify its recipient. If one gift
213 LBS 1ST 1LT ANTHONY R. DUNKIN hazardous articles such as fireworks, in the package is worth more than $100,
8 2ND PFC ROBERT M. ALSBROOK flammables, and poisons. all of the package’s contents are subject to
g Absinthe, alcoholic beverages, and liquor- duty.
filled candy. Personnel who need more information
275 LBS 1ST 1LT MATTHEW C. LUYSTER g Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, can obtain the U.S. Customs and Border
3 2ND CPT JOSEPH M. HARRISON lottery tickets, and obscene articles and Protection “International Mail Imports”
publications. pamphlet from military customs offices
g Items from embargoed countries, such as or visit the U.S. Customs and Border

Cuban cigars. Protection website at www.customs.gov/
TOTAL PARTICIPANTS 46 g Nativity items made of bark, moss, xp/cgov/travel.
pinecones, untreated straw, or other

BOSS spends an

evening on the Han

(Photos at right) Better Opportunities for
Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers hosted a
Han River Casino Cruise event Oct. 18. The
The cruise featured live music, dancing and
casino-style games for BOSS chips that could
be used to bid on prizes. To view more photos
from this event, visit www.flickr.com/imcomko-
rea. — U.S. Army photos by Kim, Do Hwan
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Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program turns 19

By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG-HUMPHREYS – More than

100 Soldiers representing the Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers program
gathered at the Community Activity Center
here Tuesday to celebrate the 19th birthday
of the program.
BOSS is a Department of the Army
program that single Soldiers can participate
in to enhance their well-being, contribute
to their community through community
service and assist in the planning and
execution of their own recreation and leisure
events.
Over the last year the Humphreys
BOSS program has set the standard as an
advocate for Soldiers and for its service to
the community.
In his remarks before the assembled
BOSS representatives Tuesday, U.S. Army
Garrison Humphreys commander Col. John
E. Dumoulin, Jr. praised the Soldiers for
their efforts and asked for their continued
support.
“I think the BOSS program is great
and you’ll find no bigger advocate of the BOSS program Soldiers from AREA III join in for the cake cutting ceremony with USAG-Humphreys leadership in celebration of the 19th
program than me,” Dumoulin said. “I’m anniversary of the BOSS program at the USAG-Humphreys Community Activity Center Oct. 28. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
very proud of the program and our Soldiers program create motivation in our Soldiers excursions, but has significant impacts to in Virginia, and presented a three-minute
are the ambassadors needed to fill the ranks and the unit mission gets accomplished that quality of life at the installation. highlight video of all the events and
to keep our Soldiers doing great things, and much better.” “One of the biggest things BOSS community service we accomplished during
if we keep BOSS program Soldiers spread Kim said the BOSS Program also serves accomplishes is improvements to the quality the 2007 physical year, but we didn’t win an
out throughout the ranks, it’s going to make as a great resource of support for the chain of life for Soldiers,” said Taylor. “Our award this time around.”
the program even better.” of command in that it helps identify quality BOSS program has brought improvements Herrera said though USAG Humphreys
At Army installations, the BOSS program of life issues for Soldiers. including better bus routes, barracks BOSS Soldiers participated in many
is led by three key personnel – the BOSS Sgt. September Taylor leads the improvements, new grass parks, and more community service projects, the video
president, the garrison command sergeant Humphreys BOSS team and, with fellow ATM locations.” presentation may not have portrayed their
major, and a Morale Welfare and Recreation representatives, plans the programs and The efforts of the Humphreys BOSS efforts well-enough.
representative. activities BOSS will participate in during Soldiers have not gone unnoticed on the “The video presentations by other large
“It’s been mandated by 8th Army that at the year. Korean peninsula. installation BOSS Program finalists were
the company level, there will be a primary “We try to have at least one BOSS event “Our BOSS program is the one other Hollywood-level productions with amazing
and an alternate BOSS representative,” said per month,” Taylor said. “We’ll be going to installations and camps in our area are effects,” said Herrera, “but we’ll continue
USAG Humphreys Command Sgt. Maj. Mt. Sorak on Nov. 8, and are planning a trying to surpass,” said Dean Herrera, to grow our BOSS program within the
Jason K. Kim. “A lot of Soldiers work a lot Winter Games Ski trip at the end of Jan., USAG Humphreys BOSS Program Civilian ranks, and our next video presentation will
of hours and don’t really have the time to 2009. Advisor. “We represented Eighth Army definitely be up to speed to tell our story
enjoy themselves. Programs like the BOSS The BOSS program is not limited to recently at the World-Wide BOSS Forum with the best that’s out there.”

More than 200 American, Korean volunteers make difference at Pyeongtaek City park
Staff Sgt. Christy Pritchard (left) and Pvt. Sando Hendrix
participated in Make A Difference Day at Deog Dong San
Park, Pyeongtaek. To download a high-resolution version
of this and other photos visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/
usaghumphreys/. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
By Bob McElroy
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS – 150 Soldiers, Family Members,
Retirees and Civilian volunteers joined 60 Korean volunteers
Saturday morning for the first-ever Make A Difference Day
in Korea at Deog Dong San park in Pyeongtaek.
USA Weekend Magazine created Make a Difference Day
18 years ago as national day of helping others -- a celebration
of neighbors helping neighbors, according to their website,
http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/aboutmadd.html.
Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place
on the fourth Saturday of every October.
Denise Chappell, Humphreys Army Community Service
Volunteer Coordinator was the chief organizer of the event;
she said it was a way to bring a new American tradition to
Korea and a chance for Humphreys volunteers to give back
to the local community.
Included in the group of Humphreys volunteers were:
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, Soldiers from the Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers chapter, members of the
Retiree Council and unit representatives.
The Korean volunteers came from the Pyeongtaek
Joongang Chapter Goodwill, Cooperation and Service
organization, also known in Korean as the Bright Society.
The volunteers picked up trash, cleaned out storm drains
and ditches and performed beautification projects around
the park. Following the work session, volunteers enjoyed
lunch and a traditional Korean dance performance by
students from Shin Han Middle School.
In his remarks at the close of the event, Humphreys
Garrison commander, Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. said he
was proud of all the volunteers-- American and Korean-- who
participated in the first-in-Korea Make a Difference Day.
Dumoulin encouraged everyone to continue volunteering
on post and off.
Chappell said she was thrilled with the event’s success.
“I thought it was wonderful, it was so heartwarming
for our American volunteers to interact with the Korean
volunteers and not just when they were working but after
when they were making new friends,” Chappell said.
Chappell said that the event left a positive impression
on many who participated.
“Some people want to go back to the park and bring
their families and to do work,” she said. “They felt a real
pride of ownership in it, just like Col. Dumoulin says about
Humphreys.”
Chappell said that some of the volunteers want to return
to the park to continue the beautification and to rest and
relax. Deog Dong San Park has walking and fitness trails,
exercise stations, badminton courts and a playground for
children.
“People were very, very happy, they want to go back and
visit the park,” she said.
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News & Notes
Free Tour of Seoul
The Seoul Metropolitan Government invites
U.S. Soldiers and Family Members from USAG
Humphreys for a free tour of the city on Sunday,
November 9 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the 63
Tower Building, COEX Mall, Deoksu Palace,
and Han River Cruise. Transportation, lunch,
and English travel guide will be provided. To
sign up, call Ms. Chong at the Public Affairs
Office at DSN 754-6130
BOSS Bargain Weekend: Mount Sorak
IMCOM-K, MWR, and BOSS Programs will be
hosting their Annual BOSS Bargain Weekend
to Mount Sorak from November 8 until 10. The
package includes a round-trip transportation
via bus, two-night accommodations (2 per
room, same gender only), and five sightseeing
tours (hiking included). Event open to Active
Duty U.S. Military only. Full payment due at
time of registration. Registration and payment
accepted at your local Community Activity
Center. Deadline is November 4, 2008. Contact
DSN 753-8825 for more information.
New Humphreys Flickr Website
Want to get copies of photos of a community
event? It’s easy now that U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys has its own Flickr photo-sharing
webpage. To view or download your own high-
resolution images of community events go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usaghumphreys.
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Office will post
images weekly so check back often. Call 754-
8598 for additional information.
Turkey Shoot-out
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation is hosting a
two-day softball event from November 15 until
16. There will be a four-game guarantee for all
teams. The competition will be limited to 12
men’s teams and 5 women’s teams. Entry fee
is $110 per team. For more information contact
via email: area3softball@yahoo.com or call:
DSN 753-8810/8801.
Office 2007 Training
The AREA III DOIM is offering classes on MS
Office 2007 for the AREA III community. The
course, offered in English and Korean, will
feature the Getting Started Tutorials, basic
changes, and links to other training websites.
The training will familiarize functional users
with MS Office 2007.
Where: Bldg 1272 DOIM Class Room
When: Mon-Fri 1300-1500
POC: Will Murdock at 754-3608 or
william.murdock@korea.army.mil
Homeschooling Mom’s Get-Together
Sponsored by USAG Humphreys Chaplain’s
Office every 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30 - 8
p.m. Family Housing (Humphreys) Bldg. 510,
Apt. 108 Contact Elisabeth Townley at 010-
3144-0352 or via e-mail at elisabethtownley@
yahoo.com for more info.
Update from the Immunization Clinic
Children younger than five years will need a
well child doctor’s appointment to get their
immunizations ordered. Children five years
and older can get immunizations reviewed and
updated by the immunization clinic without a
doctor’s appointment. All children who need
a PPD or Hepatitis A booster can check-in
to the immunization clinic without a doctor’s
appointment. For more info call 753-7658.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and photos
in The Morning Calm Weekly and on the
USAG Humphreys Command Channel.
Please send any information and products
to the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys
Public Affairs Office at robert.h.mcelroy@
korea.army.mil or call DSN 754-8598.
AREA III
Kids ‘Say No to Drugs’ during National Red Ribbon Campaign Week 2008
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS – Spirits were
high and lines were long for students to sign
the Red Ribbon Campaign Week ‘Say No to
Drugs’ pledge board at USAG Humphreys
American School recently.
Students pledged their personal
commitment to a drug-free lifestyle by
wearing red clothing and red badges, and
proclaimed they will have the courage to
say ‘No’ to drugs.
“Teachers, students and the community
have joined together to make this a very
successful week,” said HAS Counselor
Vicki Leivermann. “Col. Dumoulin set the
tone for activities on our opening day and
made sure all our students were involved
by endorsing and signing the Red Ribbon
Proclamation.”
“I’m very proud of all the kids here and
I know all the parents are equally as proud
as our kids are all doing great things,” said
USAG-Humphreys Commander, Col. John
E. Dumoulin. “Red Ribbon Week is very
important as it reminds all of us that kids
are very special, and we want all of them to
grow up in a very safe place.”
Red Ribbon Week festivities at HAS
included Frisbee-throwing contests,
basketball, poetry writing, a poster contest,
a door decorating contest, an essay contest
and a crayon drawing contest.
“All our students have over-whelmingly
endorsed the campaign,” said Leivermann.
“They’ve been working the entire week
on posters, essays, and door decorations
that will be on display for parents during
conference days in early November.”
McGruff the Crime Dog joined in
the lunchtime activities, which included
students dressing up according to what
activity was happening each day.
“Monday, students wore red, on
Tuesday they wore their clothes backwards,
and Wednesday was red-head day,” said
Leivermann. “I can’t imagine anyone finding
red hair dye in the PX from the amount of
Army Community of Excellence Team to visit USAG-Humphreys
By Bob McElroy
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS – Humphreys
Garrison recently earned a distinction
sought by many but won by few—it was
one of several finalists for the coveted Army
Communities of Excellence award.
The mission of the ACOE program is
to provide a quality environment, excellent
facilities and services to all Soldiers.
The ACOE Award program recognizes
exceptional installation management
performance based on the Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award Criteria
for Performance Excellence.
The Army awards the distinction to
several garrisons annually to recognize
excellence in delivery of services and quality
of facilities on an installation. A cash award
comes with the award and can be used to
improve installation facilities.
Active, National Guard, Army Reserve
and Corps of Engineers installations are all
eligible for the ACOE award.
This past September, Malcolm Baldrige
(From left to right) USAG-Humphreys American School elementary students Alec Jacoby,
Andrew Webb, Joseph Vinson, Milana Avdeeva, Andrew Manriquez, Donte Hurt, and Shaillie
Hansen sign a proclamation saying they will have the courage to say ‘No’ to drugs, while looking
over hand-outs with Army Substance Abuse Program Prevention Coordinator Camille Jackson
(far right) during Red Ribbon Campaign Week. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
students sporting red hair on campus.”
Thursday’s theme was “Living Drug
Free is No Sweat” and students wore sweat
clothes to school.
Leivermann said everyone had fun but
also understood the importance of what the
Red Ribbon Campaign means.
“Students need to stop and reflect on
what effects drugs have on them personally,
as families, and society,” she said. “Life
throws many challenges at you. Learning
to deal with these challenges and changes in
a positive way is important. Some people
use drugs as an escape from these challenges.
My hope for our students is to use the
information they received this week and
throughout the year as a reference and gain
courage to meet the challenges life has for
them head-on.”
Donations from Herman E. Duncan,
Consistory No. 359, Beehive Military
Lodge No. 66 helped in the purchase of ice
cream and pizzas for contest winners. 557th
Military Police Company Soldiers supported
the week-long event with McGruff the
National Quality Criteria subject matter
experts evaluated 17 ACOE applications
and selected finalists for the competition.
Humphreys and other garrisons in IMCOM-
Korea all earned finalist honors.
The next step for each garrison finalist is a
site visit. The ACOE Award Board examiner
team will visit Humphreys from November
17 to 21 and will assess all components of
the garrison’s installation management.
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Crime Dog and give aways.
According to the National Family
Partnership website, http://www.nfp.org/
redribbon.htm, the Red Ribbon Campaign
was named in honor of Enrique (Kiki)
Camarena, who was a Drug Enforcement
Administration agent, killed in Mexico in
1985 while investigating criminal drug-
trafficking activities. Camarena had worked
his way through college, served in the U.S.
Marines and became a police officer.
In honor of Camarena’s memory and
his battle against illegal drugs, friends and
neighbors began to wear red-satin badges.
Parents began forming coalitions, embracing
Camarena as their model and also adopted
the symbol of Camarena’s memory – the
red ribbon.
Red Ribbon Campaign Week was
formally organized by the National Family
Partnership in 1985. Since that time, the
campaign has reached millions of U.S.
children and families as a way for people
and communities to unite and take a visible
stand against substance abuse.
He’s got the name and he’s got the
game - Suwon’s Pfc. Frank Payton
was just about unstoppable during the
Area III Flag Football Championships
at USAG-Humphreys Oct. 25. Payton
led Echo Company, 3-2 ADA into the
Winner’s Bracket Finals and a third-
place finish in the tournament. — U.S.
Army photo by Mike Mooney
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Suwon Air Base Soldiers reach out and touch their families via VTC
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
Suwon Air Base – Two-way video
technology supporting mission readiness
now supports the element most critical to
mission success – the Soldiers.
For the past several months, the Suwon
Air Base Army Community Service video
teleconference system has provided a new
way for Soldiers to see their Families back
home in the United States.
Suwon ACS Manager Bill Spearman said
the Video Teleconference Center technology
would get a lot more mileage if used as a
two-way video link between Soldiers and
their Families.
The VTC is scheduled twice each month
and Soldiers receive 30 minutes of private
time on it. Spearman says that the center
has been great for morale.
“Using the VTC media is a great way
to enable Soldiers to see their families back
at home in real-time, two-way video,” he
said.
But catching up on how much the kids
are growing is not the only topic troops share
with their Families. Special events, such as
re-enlistments, promotions, and service
decoration ceremonies are also arranged
through VTC for the Family Members to
witness during their Soldier’s tour here.
Former 2nd Lt. Mickey Quinn, Eighth
was hard to fit my whole family into that
tiny, low resolution screen on my monitor.
Having my entire family on such a large-
screen TV really brought the experience to
life, and I know I’ll be signing up for another
VTC back to home soon.”
Spearman said the Suwon ACS VTC is
the only one he is aware of that is dedicated
specifically for having VTC’s with families
back in the U.S.
“We have a Family Readiness Service
representative who can be reached by
Family Readiness Group leaders at Fort
Bliss to sign up for a VTC with their Soldier
at Suwon Air Base; it’s not too long of a
waiting list.”
Spearman has plans to try to link up with
(From left to right) Members of the Quinn Family – Jacob, Miciah, Mark, wife Sharon with other military installations in the U.S. where
Luke in her lap, Aniah and Daniel attend husband and father 1st Lt. Mickey Quinn’s promotion Soldiers’ Families live nearby and enable the
ceremony during a video teleconference between the Suwon Air Base Army Community Center Suwon VTC system to link Soldiers to their
and Fort Bliss, Texas recently. — U.S. Army photo by Bill Spearman Families directly in their homes.
U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense for the surprise his family had prepared for “Not all the families live on the
Artillery took full advantage of the VTC their VTC. installations and are able access to the
link up, bringing his wife and six children “When I first saw my two teenage son’s, traditional on-post VTC site,” said
electronically to his recent promotion they brought tears to my eyes as they were Spearman. “I’m working on getting the
ceremony to 1st Lt. at Headquarters, both wearing their high school Junior VTC commercially-routed directly to
Headquarters Battalion, 3-2 ADA Bn. ROTC uniforms,” said Quinn. Soldier’s families homes which I’m sure will
“I went to Bill Spearman at the Suwon Spearman said that the Suwon VTC continue to build Soldier morale here and
ACS and told him what I wanted to do, set-up, which features a 52-inch monitor lift family spirits back home.”
and he made it happen,” said Quinn. “My and a high definition camera is better than For information about how to sign up for
family is back at Fort Bliss, Texas and it was traditional web cameras Soldiers use. a VTC with family members back home, visit
very convenient for them to get to the VTC “We had been using the two-way Web Spearman at the Suwon ACS Center, Bldg.
location there.” But Quinn wasn’t prepared cam while I’ve been stationed here, but that 2200 or call DSN: 788-5024.

It’s not about the heat, it’s about the treat: 2nd CAB sponsors annual chili cook-off, 5K run
By Sgt. 1st Class Krishna M. Gamble
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS – Headquarters
and Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion,
2nd General Support Aviation Battalion
copped the top prize at the annual Army
Aviation Association of America Chili Cook-
off and 5-kilometer run here Saturday.
Sponsored by the 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade, the event awarded prizes for best-
tasting chili, best-decorated booth and
people’s choice.
“It’s not about the heat, it’s about the
treat,” said from Puerto Rico native Chief
Warrant Officer Pablo A. Berrios, a platoon
leader with 4th Battalion 58th Airfield
Operations Battalion.
Supporting the variety of cooking styles
and costumes was the basic commitment to
healthy eating.
“We have the healthiest chili out here,”
said Maj. Bridgette Kroger, 602nd ASB
executive officer. “It has steak, Italian sausage
and turkey.”
First place for the best booth decoration
went to Charlie Company 3-2nd GSAB; the
2007 defending champions from the 4-58th
AOB won the people’s choice.
11 chili teams competed with costume
themes and ingredients ranging from the
bizarre to the unbelievable.
“We had people dressed up like
Hugh Heffner, a little girl and a devil
priest,” said Pfc. Charles Craine, Aviation
Communication Equipment Repairer,
Company B, 602nd Aviation Support
Battalion. “What does that tell you?”
AAAA sponsors this annual event to raise
money for its scholarship fund, support the
U.S. Army Aviation Soldier and Family and
Sgt. 1st Class David Meeker, 4th Brigade, 58th Airfield Operations Battalion stirs a variety of
ingredients into his chili during the Army Aviation Association of American’s 2nd annual Chili
cook off. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
build esprit de corps between Soldiers and
the community.
“AAAA helps to make professional
contacts, builds on reputation, fosters
an exchange of ideas and promotes the
aviation profession among the public,” said
Chief Warrant Officer Chris Delao, Vice
President for activities, AAAA Morning
Calm chapter.
“We also award thousands of dollars
in scholarships to Soldiers and Family
members each year. It’s just good fellowship
and entertainment and the bottom line is
you get out what you put in,” he said.
The USAG-Humphreys Garrison United
Service Organizations provided a pumpkin
patch, arts and crafts for the kids, and free
hot dogs and hamburgers.
After the chili cook-off, awards were
presented to the top three runners in each
category of the 5k run. All proceeds were
donated to the AAAA Morning Calm
Chapter.
Winners were: Best Tasting: 3-2 GSAB,
“Team Nightmare”, Chief Warrant Officer
Alex Lutz (Chief Cook); Best Theme:
Charlie Company 3-2 GSAB, “Chili
M*A*S*H,” Maj. Jo Thompson (Chief
Cook); People’s Choice: Bravo Company
602nd ASB, “Tiger Pride”, Staff Sgt. Johnny
Holley (Chief Cook).
More than 60 runners participated in
the 5K Run.
Official results by category of the
top-three finishers are:
Women
1st Place: Sarah Gross-Gowin, 602nd ASB
2nd Place: Laura McKenna, HHC 2CAB
3rd Place: Jeanette McClendon, 602nd ASB
Women’s Open
1st Place: Leslie Shafer, HHC 4-2 AVN
2nd Place: Beth Brauchli, 150th MCD
3rd Place: Laura Zeranvek, 520th MAINT
Men’s Masters
1st Place: Paul Clark, HHC 2 CAB
2nd Place: Ron Evans, 4-58th AOB
3rd Place: Joseph A. Bassani, Jr.,
HHC 2CAB
Men’s Senior
1st Place: William Gowin, Co. C., 602nd ASB
2nd Place: Otis Cooper, 4-58th AOB
3rd Place: Michael Barker, HHC 2CAB
Men’s Open
1st Place: John Stegenberge, Co. A, 3-2,
GSAB
2nd Place: Thomas Dolce, Co. C, 3-2 GSAB
3rd Place: Yong Sir, Co. D, 4-2 AVN
Team winners
1st Place: Co. A, 4-2 AVN
2nd Place: Co. C, 3-2 GSAB
3rd Place: Co. E, 3-2 GSAB
Editor’s note: Additional information
provided by Lori Yerdon, USAG-Humphreys
Public Affairs Office.
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Korean high school students visit Daegu

American School to share culture, friendship
By Kim, Keun-kyo
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP GEORGE – “Globalization is
true to nature.”
This quote, by a student from Daegu’s
Hyehwa Girls’ High School, characterized
their visit to Daegu American School,
Oct. 23.
DAS students welcomed 41 Hyehwa
girl’s high school students and teachers
with joy. Hyehwa students visited classes
and interviewed DAS students in the
morning. That afternoon, Hyehwa students
entertained DAS students by playing the
gayageum, a traditional 12-stringed Korean
harp, singing English pop songs and
dancing at the DAS gym. The audience
applauded enthusiastically at the end of
every performance.
“It was really good to visit the classroom
in DAS and have fun with foreign friends,”
said Hyehwa student, Jung Hye-jin, who
played the gayageum. “I got so nervous
when I performed in front of DAS students
and faculty members that I made some
mistakes, but I thank all the audience who
cheered me. I want to tell my school mates
about today’s event. I will recommend this
event to my friends,” she emphasized.
“It was very nice,” said DAS student,
Jina Woods of the day’s event. “That one
Daegu’s Hyehwa Girls’ High School and Daegu American School students watch a gayageum (a traditional 12-stringed Korean harp) performance
girl sang really well. They also danced very
together during Hyehwa’s visit to Camp George, Oct. 23. Visit flickr.com/imcomkorea for photos. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Keun-kyo
well. Especially, the gayageum player was
really good – I think hers was the best in Daegu. experiences, such as watching movies or a teenagers are like. It is very meaningful as a
performance today. I hope this kind of event “We conduct the exchange event with temple stay, could be done any time in the teacher to offer the real Korean culture to my
will be held more often.” Hyehwa, hoping to offer a good opportunity future, but this event, meeting with other students throughout this event.” “I thank all
Hyehwa and DAS have conducted the for DAS students to understand other foreign teenagers, is only possible when they Hyewha students who prepared for many
exchange program since 2004. Last October, cultures,” said DAS Korea Culture and are high school students. It is good for both performances, especially all in English, and I
DAS students’ visited Hyehwa, and DAS Language teacher, Choe Won-ho. “The schools’ students: DAS students get to know am impressed that DAS students supported
also conducts class participation and sports major mission for the event is the cultural about Korean local students’ lives while them enthusiastically,” Choe concluded of
exchanges with several other local schools exchange, of course. I think other usual Hyehwa students understand what foreign the event.

Annual quality assurance evaluation

commends H-805 airfield operations
Compiled by Kwon, Min-seok
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
Installation Management Command’s
Quality Assurance Evaluation team
conducted an inspection of United States
Army Garrison Daegu’s H-805 heliport,
Oct. 22 - 23. The annually-conducted QAE
provides the garrison commander with
an evaluation of the garrison’s capabilities
to safely and effectively support current
operations and potential stationing
initiatives.
The team evaluated H-805 in 7 different
functional areas – airfield operations and
services, airfield infrastructure, airfield
safety program management, aircraft
refueling, Fire & Emergency Services,
the Directorate of Public Works and
Environmental – using the IMCOM
Airfield/Heliport Management Quality
Assurance and Trend Analysis Program
to assess compliance with United States
Army standards.
“I think the enthusiasm of everybody
that I met to do the job correctly is the
wonderful part of the garrison,” said
QAE Team Chief, Tom Habitzreuther,
IMCOM Headquarters. “The airfield staff
here at H-805 is effectively and efficiently
managing the heliport in a commendable
environment.”
The five-person team rated the airfield
by the following standards during their
evaluation: Commendable, Satisfactory,
Observation, Finding and Discrepancy.
There were a few findings and observations
noted by the inspection team, but nothing
not already known by the command. In the
functional area of airfield safety program
management, the garrison has developed
a resourceful solution to the lack of a full
time safety officer: they established a non-
commissioned officer in charge to fill the
requirements of the airfield safety officer
position. This additional duty position is
responsible for ensuring the safe conduct
of heliport operations, as required by
regulations.
In spite of the absence of an Airfield
Commander, USAG-Daegu was commended
by the inspection team due to the hard work
of Sergeant First Class Bradley Bolden,
who is doing an exceptional job managing
H-805, although he is currently responsible
for multiple positions and additional duties
including Heliport Manager, Heliport
Safety Officer, Heliport Operations Officer
and Administrative Officer. Thanks to
his dedication to the position of Heliport
Manager, H-805 continues to provide
outstanding service while providing a
safe and efficient environment for flight
operations.
Overall, USAG-Daegu and H-805 did
exceptionally well. There was significant
improvement in several areas since the last
QAE inspection.
There were no findings or observations
in the areas of aircraft refueling, F&ES,
DPW and Environmental. “We want
every place in the garrison to be operated
in a safe and appropriate manner,” said
Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization
and Security Chief, William Cole. “We are
going to elevate the level of management of
H-805 by mitigating the risks at the airfield
and focusing on our customer service
requirements to fulfill our mission.”

Happy Halloween! Remember, Trick-or-Treat hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. in residential areas on Camps George and Walker.
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tt News & Notes

Community Mayoral Nominations
For housing area Mayors at Camps
Walker & George are being accepted.
Nominations are being held from
Oct.15-31. Only residents can
participate. Elections will be held Nov.
1-23. Boxes will be located at ACS,
Post Exchange (PX), Commissary and
Daegu American School. For additional
information contact LaVita Vincent at
vincentl@korea.army.mil.

Dental Exams and

Cleanings for Retirees
On Retiree Appreciation Day, Nov. 8,
dental exams and cleanings for Retirees
and their spouses will be provided at
Camp Walker’s Bodine Dental Clinic.
Please call the clinic at 764-4307/4052
for an appointment. Only limited
appointments are available.

Fall Bazaar and Craft Fair

Vendors from Daegu, Seoul and Osan will
be available for your shopping pleasure. Soldiers from 501st Sustainment Brigade, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) enjoy the scenery from a bridge in a traditional Sunbi
Join us at Kelly Gym on Camp Walker, town in Yeung-Ju during a cultural visit Oct. 25 – U.S. Army photos by Sgt. 1st Class Christine S. Thompson
Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Nov. 2, 10
a.m. - 4 p.m. The event is sponsored
by the Daegu Spouses Association. For
Soldiers step into past in Yeung-Ju
more information, contact Kelly Gemin at
Kelly.gemin@us.army.mil or 010-8671- By Sgt. 1st Class Christine S. Thompson
6042. 19th ESC Public Affairs

Customer Management Soldiers and family members from 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Service Assessment toured the countryside of Yeung-Ju, Korea Oct. 25 taking time to learn about the
Take the online Customer Management history and culture of their host nation. 19th ESC and members of the Republic
Service Assessment, being conducted of Korea Army Staff Office were invited
from Oct. 20 through Nov. 7. Make a on the tour by the Yeung-Ju mayor as a
difference by making your voice heard way to strengthen the Alliance.
and participate in the online survey. Tell “The mayor of Yeung-Ju City
the Garrison how well service providers absolutely believes the event will help those
are doing and how important those participating get a better understanding of
services are to you as a customer. the city and Korean traditional culture,”
Look for the website link to the survey said Capt. Jang, Chang Sik, ROKA
on the USAG-Daegu homepage: http:// liaison, 19th ESC. “Yeung-Ju welcomes
ima.korea.army.mil/areaIV/sites/local/. all members of 19th ESC.”
For more information contact Robert The event included a tour of the
Bridgewater at 768-6274. Pantasion Resort, which houses Korea’s
largest waterpark, a tour of a traditional
Social Work Care Manager Program, Sunbi town, a hike up a mountain to
Post Deployment Lunch Group the Buseoksa Temple, one of the oldest
The event is open to all Soldiers who Buddhist temples in Korea, and finished
have deployed to OIF or OEF. It will be with a visit to Pungi Ginseng Town
held at Camp Carroll’s ACS Conference where participants were able
Room at 12 p.m. every Tuesday, starting to sample many of the local
Nov. 4. It is for Soldiers to share ginseng products.
their experiences of deployment in a
supportive environment so that other (Above left) Sgt. 1st
Soldiers may benefit. Lunch will be Class Tara Abrams, 501st
provided. RSVP or for more information, Sustainment Brigade, 19th
contact Mr. Guffie or Ms. Nofzinger at Sustainment Command
764-4998/5501. (Expeditionary) peers into a
glass case containing ancient
Correction artifacts while touring the
An Oct. 24 article about Daegu American Sunbi Town.
School’s Senior Workshop inadvertently (Above right) Song, Sung
omitted the name of one of the presenters. Bin, son of Lt. Col. Song, Soo
Ms. Yeonah Lee represented Community Young, commander, Area
Bank at the event. IV ROKA Support Group,
watches water flow under a
View Morning Calm photos on Flickr bridge in Yeung-Ju.
To view and download high-resolution (Left) A Buddhist Monk pours
photos from the Daegu section of the tea for Col. Jeffrey Ludwig,
Morning Calm Weekly, visit out Flickr site deputy commander, 19th
at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) during a
traditional tea ceremony at
Buseoksa Temple, Yeung-Ju.
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4th Chem and A Co win Eighth Army Company-Level Soccer Tournament

By Pvt. Park, Kyung-rock
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – On Oct. 25, the
final match between the two strongest eighth
army soccer teams was held at Kelly Field,
Camp. Walker. This final match determined
which team will represent the champion of
2008 Eighth Army Company Level Soccer
Championship.
The eighth teams competed for this
championship from Oct. 23 as a tournament.
The teams participating in this year’s
competition are as followed; 4th Chem
and A co and 304th Signal representing
Area I, HHC, USAG-Y and 18th Medcom
4th Chem and A Co won this year’s Eighth Army Company Level Soccer Tournament. Top row: for Area II, 602 ASB and 532 Ml Bn for
Cpl. Gregory Buck, 1st Sgt. Colin Greene, Sgt. Ryan Snell, Sgt. Joong Hee Lee, Pvt. Edmilson Area III, and 501st STB and 188th MP Co
Rosa, Spc. Bradley Cordeau, Spc. Mike Lamm, Pvt. Jeong Yun Kim. Bottom row: Pfc. Jae Ah representing area IV.
Ho, Sgt. In Ho Lee, Pfc. Meghan Tully, 2nd Lt. Samir Talbi, Pfc Michael Donovan, Pfc Mehdi Ber- 4th Chem and A Co, which is comprised
riri. View this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. – US Army Photo by Pvt. Park, Kyung-rock of 4th Chem and A Co, both Companies
in 1BSTB, 1HBCT from Camp Hovey and
188th MP Co from Camp Walker survived
for the championship. The final was a close
game, ending with 0 – 0 without no goals.
In the shoot-out, 4th Chem and A Co
won by 3 to 2. After the final, two teams
were awarded the trophies by Commander,
United States Army Garrison Daegu, Col.
Michael P. Saulnier.
“We feel extremely honored to be the
8th Army Champions,” said, 2nd Lt. Samir
Talbi, captain of 4th Chem and A Co.
soccer team. “There were very skilled teams
represented at the tournament and each
opponent had its strengths and weaknesses.
What set us above the rest is the fact that we
played as a team the entire season. Negativity
on and off the field was never allowed and
we were dedicated to winning. Even when
players had to cancel weekend plans in
order to practice, they made the sacrifice.”
Talbi added.

National Disability Employment Awareness Fun Run/Walk

By Pvt. Lee, Jae-won
19th ESC Public Affairs
To recognize the contributions of
employees who devotedly served to
protect our country with disabilities, 1st
annual National Disability Employment
Awareness FUN RUN / WALK was held
at the Kelly Gym parking lot on Camp
Walker, Oct. 25.
Approximately 50 guests from
Area IV attended to recognize the
contributions of Soldiers with disabilities
and to encourage each other by listening
personal stories and taking a short walk
around the post.
Under the Public Law 176, enacted
by Congress in 1945, designated the first
week in October as “National Employ
the Physically Handicapped Week.” In
1962, the word “physically” was removed
from the week’s name to recognize the
employment needs of all Americans with
disabilities. Congress, in 1988, expanded
the week to a month and changed its
name to “National Disability Employment
Awareness Month.”
The event was organized by Master Sgt.
Jerry Clements, Equal Opportunity, 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary),
and Sgt. 1st Class Rui M. Cruz, Equal
Oppor tunity, 25th Transpor tation
Battalion.
“There are many soldiers come back from
wars with having injuries or disabilities and
they surely deserve to be cherished,” said
Cruz, “Master Sgt. Clements and I wanted
to recognize and give awareness to people
out there.”
Cruz said that regardless of nationality,
race, age, ability and disability, everyone
should be treated equally and humanely.
Also, Cruz is glad that the government is
working more to advance greater freedom
at work and throughout communities.
To commemorate the first National
Disability Employment Awareness Fun
Run / Walk, a speech was given by Master
Sgt. Rui Ford, United States Forces in
Korea Engineers, Special Staffs, who shared
war experiences and lessons as a Soldier,
an American, and most importantly as a
human being.
Ford shared his stories about how he
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Soldiers, students skate, form Soldiers fall in to Daegu’s Fall Cleanup

friendships in Waegwan

Soldiers and students went ice skating together as a part of Camp Carroll’s ROKA office English
Education Project. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to download this photo. – U.S. Army photo
by Pvt. Choi, Yoo-seong
By Pvt. Lee, Dodam inside Gum-O Amusement Park. Each
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Soldier took charge of five to seven students,
which was very effective in getting everyone
CAMP CARROLL – As a part of Camp to speak to one another.
Carroll’s Republic of Korea Army Staff Office They held hands together not to fall,
English Education Project, Korean and which occasionally happened anyway. They Staff Sgt. Eric L. Fikes, HHC USAG-Daegu, rakes leaves from the ground during an-
American Soldiers went ice skating with third tricked each other and played various games. nual Fall Cleanup week at Camp Henry. – U.S. Army photo by Kim, Keun-kyo
to sixth grade Waegwan Central Elementary The temperature in the ice rink was very low
School Students in Waegwan, Oct. 22. and some were not dressed for the ‘weather’
The English Education Project has long been – wearing shorts and shirts. However, their FUN RUN / WALK from Page 27
supported by Camp Carroll. Students are able excitement overcame those obstacles.
to gain not only English skills, but friends “I had such an awesome time today,” went to Iraq, how he was injured, and going to Afghanistan early next year.”
and happy memories, and American Soldiers said Pvt. Koo, Sang-Hyung, who has been how he overcame difficulties and able to Ford said we should not hinder disabled
can experience Korean culture firsthand with in charge of the English Education Project share his experiences in front of people. people around us, but we must recognize
their new friends. for two months. “I hope we can do this kind Although his current physical condition, and appreciate their contributions by
Korean and American Soldiers usually of field trip more often so that students and he still proudly serves in the Army. encouraging them and remember they are
visit the school to teach English, but on Soldiers can get to know each other better.” “This is significant day for everyone true heroes out there.
this day they decided to take a field trip and Around four in the afternoon they headed but for me as well, because today is my “For those who are disabled out there
try a different method of teaching: fun. back to Waegwan; Students were no longer anniversary that I was wounded for the 2nd do not feel discouraged, because you are
10 Soldiers and 60 students, escorted by afraid to speak English to Soldiers. It seemed time in Iraq,” said Ford, “although I have not alone,” said Ford.
their teachers, boarded a bus together in natural exchanging jokes. The day was short, a short arm, I am proudly serving in the “There are warm hearted people out there
Waegwan and headed to the ice rink, located yet long enough to become friends. Army for past 22 years and will continue by recognize your honorable contributions.

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