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That said, it only makes sense to devote the Inspect your vehicle and plan your travel
appropriate amount to time and energy with plenty of stops to ensure you remain
to educate Families in safety awareness attentive while driving.
and practices, thereby empowering them Fatigued driving is a common contributor
so they can then educate our Army force. to vehicle accidents.
Tools such as the Family Engagement Kit, • Alcohol and water activities never mix.
located on the Alcohol affects judgment, motor skills,
USACRC Web site, are developed peripheral vision, depth perception, night
specifically for this and can stretch to the vision and balance – all essential skills while
extended Family. enjoying water activities.
So enjoy your summer, but also take Enjoy the summer months in the sun but
these best practices and recommendations to drink responsibly.
heart – you are too important not to. • Never leave a fallen comrade. A comrade
• Check to see if your installation has can fall to different types of enemies. If
a Motorcycle Mentorship Program. These you see a comrade in trouble, step in and
MMPs not only provide great group engage. Insist your buddy wears a seat belt,
ride opportunities, but also allow newer purchases the motorcycle that matches their
riders to hook up with more experienced riding skills and understands indiscipline is
riders to learn skills and techniques. Our a killer.
force continues to mirror society in the I challenge you to make the right decisions
continuous growth of new riders each in your off-duty activities during these101
year. We welcome our new riders, now let’s Critical Days of Summer and never give
mentor them. safety a day off.
• Remain committed to using the Travel Army Safe is Army Strong!
Risk Planning System before traveling.
Robert Humphrey, 302nd FSB; Capt. Jared Jake Weston, 2/9 Infantry; and 2nd Lt.
Madden, 106th MED; Capt. Rick Moser, Jennifer Wilson, 302nd BSB. The Soldiers
618th Dental Co; Spc. Gwen Naubauer, demonstrated exceptional competence and
121st CSH; Sgt. Eric Ngoon, 121st CSH; outstanding performance through medical
SSgt. Murray Rice, 168th MMB; Pfc. proficiency, Soldier skills and the physical
Christofer Scott, 6/37 Field Artillery; Capt. stamina required to earn the EFMB.
Daniel Shin, 618th Dental Company; The EFMB is a permanent badge
Spc. Anthony Skouby, 2/9 Infantry; Capt. that designated Soldiers are authorized to
Christian Smith, 302nd BSB; 2nd Lt. proudly wear while in uniform.
Kyle Vandinastee, 16th MEDLOG; Spc.
Substance Abuse Training Classes Evacuees board the rapid Beetle hydrofoil boat on their way to Iwakuni during the NEO exercise. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
Spouses Orientation Program Schedule by Jim Cunningham Busan on the southern tip of the Korean “Basically, NEO is for civilians who will
The Spouses Orientation Program dates USAG-RC Public Affairs peninsula. not be on the battlefield if the Korean War
are always scheduled for every 2nd and “This is the first time I have volunteered becomes active,” said Sgt. 1st. Class Delmar
4th Tuesday at USAG-Casey and every 3rd USAG - RED CLOU D —Intrepid for the NEO exercise,” said Sgt. 1st. Shipp Jr., USAG-RC NEO escort. “We
Tuesday at USAG-RC. Scheduled dates
volunteers from USAG-RC boarded a bus Class John Smith, NEO volunteer escort try to get all the noncombatants off the
for June are June 10 and 17 at USAG-
Casey and June 24 at USAG-RC.This is a
on the morning of May 15 outside the for USAG-RC civilian personnel. “The peninsula and get them to a safe haven.”
mandatory brief. For more information call: USAG-RC Physical Fitness Center that equipment glitches were the only hang-up Many volunteers went shopping during
732-5883. began a four day trip to Iwakuni, Japan. The in the program. The transportation went their stay at the MCAS and on their trips to
purpose was to practice the Noncombatant smooth. The trip was fairly comfortable Hiroshima and Miyajima Island, bringing
Women’s Professional Development Evacuation Operation aimed at getting all given the amount of travel we did and the back additional luggage.
Symposium noncombatants off the peninsula should different types of transportation.” “If you intend on doing a lot of shopping,
The Annual Women’s Professional Devel- shooting hostilities begin again. The trip Volunteers boarded the speedy Beetle, bring extra suitcases,” Shipp said.
opment Symposium takes place May 27, 8 continued through May 18 and the entire a high tech hydrofoil vessel, which ferried “The trip went smoothly,” Richardson
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the USAG-Casey Digital
action took place on the ground. At no time them from Busan to Fukuoka, Japan. said. “When we arrived at Iwakuni the
Conference Center. Call 732-6273 for more
information.
did volunteers board aircraft to reach their Travel aboard the Beetle took only three Marines had their bracelet scanner working,
target destination, the Marine Corps Air and one half hours. so that helped a lot. The scanning equipment
USAG-RC Planned Electrical Station Iwakuni, Japan. Once in Fukuoka May 16, the evacuees was not working properly at the previous
Power Outage Although the trip consisted of long traveled to Marine Air Station Iwakuni stations. Those Soldiers were working hard
An electrical power outage is being planned hours aboard rail and bus transportation, aboard busses arriving early evening and to get our list ready.”
for all of USAG-RC May 26 from 7 a.m. to the connections and accommodations were in time to shop in the MCAS famous “This is an exercise for a serious situation.
noon. This power outage will affect all of seamless and smooth all the way to Camp post exchange where they could exchange We rush here and see a little of Japan. and
Red Cloud. For more information call: 732- Walker in Daegu. Noncombatants spent the currency and ready themselves for the next we get to meet people we did not know and
9049.
night in accommodations on Camp Walker day’s excursions to Hiroshima and Miyajima it turns out to be a lot of fun.”
Mitchell’s Club
before boarding busses for the seaport in Island.
Volunteer to support
2009 Presidential Inauguration
Army is looking for 200 Volunteer Reserve
Component Soldiers (USAR, TPU, IMA,
IRR, ARNG, or Retiree Recall) that want to
volunteer to support the 2009 Presidential
Inauguration in Washington, DC. Sourcing
this event at 100 percent is a top priority.
For more information contact creighton.
larson@conus.army.mil
HQ IMCOM Centralized
Mentoring Program
Be a mentor, help develop well-rounded
managers at the mid or senior level by
grooming high potential emloyees to as-
sume higher levels of responsibilities. Men-
tees from GS-11—13. For more information
call: 732-9063.
Lt. Col Donald Meisler (center), USAG-Casey garrison commander, attempts to jump ahead of the pack at the start of the 5K Korean and Ameri-
can Friendship Riverfront Run, May 17, at the Dongducheon Riverfront. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
MAY 23, 2008 AREA I USAG-RC • PAGE 7
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Soldiers and Family members perform the Bamboo Dance during the Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month celebration on USAG-Casey. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
Children of Soldiers and civilians gave an Asian Pacific American fashion show and talent show Family Readiness Group members serve home cooked Philippine culinary delights during the
during festivities celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May 10 in the plaza next to Hukilau in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May 10 on the plaza in USAG-
the Gateway Club on USAG-Casey. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham Casey. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
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by Kenneth Fidler The majority of the companies attending ongsan Community Member him in the classroom.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs are private companies who perform contract Rachel Spinuzzi divides her free Why is volunteering important?
services for the U.S. government. However, time serving as a volunteer for two There are so many organizations in
YONGSAN GARRISON — A job fair representatives from USAG-Yongsan Child organizations. and around military installations that
for military spouses and family members is and Youth Services, Army and Air Force just wouldn’t run on their own. The
scheduled for May 30 at the Community Exchange Service and the Civilian Personnel Where do you volunteer? community needs these groups, but the
Services Building. Advisory Center will be available to discuss Protestant Women of the groups can’t run without
Job seekers will be able to talk to government employment opportunities. Chapel, Seoul American volunteers. It’s a symbiotic
representatives from 25 companies and “Being a military spouse myself, I know Elementary School relationship.
government organizations looking for it’s tough to move and start over,” Jamieson
qualified applicants. said. “Sometimes you have to take whatever How many hours a week? What do you like about
“This is a great opportunity for people is available. This is one of the reasons we Six the place you volunteer?
to get to know the companies in the want to have a job fair, to come and see Protestant Women of
community and look for job opportunities,” what’s available.” Why do you volunteer? the Chapel offers a place for
said Mercedes Jamieson, Employment Through the ACS employment readiness I volunteer with women of all denominations
Readiness Program manager at U.S. Army program, Jamieson offers free workshops Protestant Women of to meet and learn about the
Garrison-Yongsan Army Community such as interviewing tips, resume and the Chapel because I am Bible and each other.
Service. cover letter writing, dressing for success, addicted to it. I love the Seoul American
She said potential applicants should career counseling, and other employment sisterhood I feel there. I Elementary School has great
take copies of their resumes, “dress for assistance. “Anything to benefit and provide grow by being a part of it. facilities and great teachers. It is a
success,” and be prepared for a 30-minute information for military spouses and other I volunteer in my son’s classroom perfect environment for my son to
interview. family members to be successful,” she said. because they need me and it’s fun to see learn.
“This is an opportunity to network and To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Yongsan, call the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
contact many businesses on the peninsula (The job fair will take place 10:30 a.m. to
volunteer coordinator at 738-7510 or the American Red Cross at 738-3670.
for great job opportunities,” she added. 2:30 p.m. For information, call 738-8977.)
YONGSAN GARRISON —
The American Society of Military
Comptrollers Korea Chapter hosted
children from an Incheon orphanage
for a Good Neighbor event May 10
at Yongsan’s Family Fun Park.
Thirty children from Zion
Orphanage played a round of mini-
golf at the putt-putt course and
enjoyed hotdogs and hamburgers at
Commiskey’s.
“We try to sponsor an orphanage
twice a year for different events,” said
Col. Les Brehm, U.S. Forces Korea
assistant chief of staff for resource
–See ORPHANAGE, Page 12– Yongsan’s Fire Chief Alex Temporado (left) watches the rescue exercise with Seoul City Fire Department officers, (from left) Rescue Team Leader Yi Ung Ki,
Training Officer Kang Hyon Su and Training Officer Hwang Eui Dong. — U.S. Army Photos By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
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This was the third high-rise fire exercise capable of reaching the top floors,” Bowling
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that firefighters can reach the top floors of do have the capability to reach the top of
the 15-story high-rise buildings in Hannam, the building.”
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Pinewood Derby racers speed to victory Yongsan’s Fuji Sushi Restaurant offers
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11:00 a.m. Freedom Chapel hat do we expect from our lives? Why do up to the tree because it is scary, we will not learn how
11:00 a.m. Camp Long Chapel we think that life is not fair? Why is it so to fall and we will not able to see the great view from
11:00 a.m. Suwon Air Base Chapel hard to move on with our lives? Have we the top of the tree.
3:00 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel ever been satisfied with our lives? How many times do The only the way we can deal with our lives is to
7:00 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel we have these moments? get up when we fall down. We have heard the phrase
Gospel
Do we have power to overcome unexpected “Never Quit!” many times from various successful
Sunday 1:00 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Freedom Ch (Bible Study) happenings in our lives without loosing self-confidence? people. Now, it is our turn to start using this phrase
Inventor Thomas Edison failed many times before he with a whole heart and attitude.
Contemporary successfully invented the light bulb. He failed almost In Book of Joshua God the Father told us, “Have I
Sunday 6:00 p.m. Freedom Chapel 10,000 times. Wow! Before he invented light bulb, not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do
Murphy’s Law was his companion, but Edison did not not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord
KATUSA give up. Never quit! He never gave up! your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Freedom Chapel Basketball hero Michael Jordan has missed the basket Are you currently dealing with unexpected
Sunday 8:00 p.m. Camp Long Chapel 9,000 times. He has lost things in your life? As I
almost 300 games. Also, mentioned earlier, we do
twenty-six times, he has “Be strong and courageous. Do not be not have any answer when
Catholic Services:
been trusted to take the terrified; do not be discouraged, for the we deal with the desert of
Mass game-winning shot and life. It is, however, our
Daily 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel missed. We see Michael Lord your God will be with you wherever great advantage that we
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel Jordan as the greatest player you go.” have God who has all the
4 :00 p.m. Camp Long Chapel of basketball. However, he is answers for us. Therefore, I
5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel not superman or the perfect urge all of us to go to God
man. He admitted that he The Book of Joshua when we don’t have any
failed many times and said, answer for our life.
USAG Humphreys Chaplains “Over and over and over The book of Matthew
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.
again, I have failed. And that is why I succeed.” says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
These two great people define a paradigm for burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal overcoming our fears and failures to provide great things you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 to the people around us. They are inspiring to us. Even in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my
though their dreams seemed impossible to many people, yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Chaplain (Capt.) Charlie Lee they didn’t give up but pressed on when they failed. Also, always remember Winston Churchill’s famous
charlie.lee@korea.army.mil, 721-3356 One or two failures can’t define who we are. We must speech: “Never give in!”
define who we are in God. Yes, we fail from time to
IMCOM-K • PAGE 16
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PUMPIN’ UP
Bodybuilders
wow crowd at
Yongsan contest
by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
OVERALL WINNERS Best Poser: Michael Harris Women: Crystal Yasir Men: Lancaster Ladore
MEN Lightweight (157 and under) MEN Middleweight (158–180) MEN Light heavyweight (181–198) MEN Heavyweight (199 and over) WOMEN Light Weight (114–124) WOMEN Heavy Weight (125 and over)
1st: Kendrick Hagwood 1st: Ladore Lancaster 1st: Ng Kenika 1st: Sung Kato 1st: Crystal Yasir 1st: Chiquita Green
2nd: Elijah Jones 2nd: William Crenshaw 2nd: Joseph Sansone 2nd: Shelia Beville
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Puddle of Mudd and Saliva to assignment. All five had at USAG-Y Women’s won the 8th Army Women’s Volleyball
during the Yongsan stop of their least one family member who Championship May 17-18 at Cp. Carroll
tour to U.S. military installations had served in the military. “It’s AFELM Men’s representing USAG-Y in the 8th Army
in Korea. in the family,” Scott said. Men’s Volleyball Championship May 17-18 at Cp. Carroll
finished second
Students, Soldiers and fans Though Puddle of Mudd’s
young and old crowded the Main military ties are not as strong, USAG-Y Coed Volleyball team finished 2nd in the 8th
Post Club parking lot during this “we are slowly becoming Army Coed V-Ball Championship May 17-18 at
Cp. Carroll
free concert brought to Korea military brats” confessed lead
by Army Morale, Welfare and Metal band Puddle of Mudd performs at Yongsan May 16 during its vocalist Wesley Scantlin of his Intramural Softball League, 12 games were played
Sockor 12 Crus 13
Recreation. weeklong tour to U.S. military installations in Korea. The tour was band’s performances for U.S. 8th Army 11 CSCT #3 10
“We wanted to come over sponsored by Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation. — U.S. Army Servicemembers in places such Embassy 11 CSCT #3 9
18th Med 7 BAH 0
here and show the Soldiers that Photo By Pvt. Choi Keun-woo as Iraq and Germany. 18th Med 16 AFN 1
we appreciate their service very The interviews, which took AFN 4 BAH 14
much and it means a lot to us,” said Josey Scott, Saliva’s lead vocalist. place before the concert, were done in a friendly, relaxed manner, 595th 7 19th AG 0
595th 9 41st Sig 7
“We really take pride in the service of the young men and women not what one might expect at first from their unorthodox looks 94th MP 14 41st Sig 4
or the type of music they play. But once 94th MP 20 19th AG 3
Kanakas 7 BAH 3
the performance began both bands made 8th Army 3 Sockor 15
Warrior Invitational Boxing Competition it all too obvious why they have become
Standings:
May 17, Carey Fitness Center, Camp Casey so popular in the U.S. The crowd was
engrossed in their lyrics and melodies.
Crus
Kanakas
4-0
4-0
18th Med 4-1
BOUT # WT CLASS WINNER Results DEFEATED Many of them knew the words by heart.
Sockor 4-2
#1 NOVICE BRANDON LENEAU Won by RSC STEVEN PEREZ For Pfc. Matthew Woodman, who Suslak 2-1
Light Welterweight HHC, 2ID, Cp Red Cloud 1:47 1st RD D Co, 302d BSB, Cp Hovey
#2 NOVICE CHRISTOPHER EASON Won by MATTHEW ADDIS had been missing out on concerts in the 94th MP 3-2
Embassy 1-1
Light Welterweight G Co, 302d BSB, Cp Hovey decision 3-0 C Co, 1/72d AR, Cp Casey United States, the live music was a breath 41st Sig -23
#3 NOVICE JEREMY GOZY Won by RSC JOSEPH SMITH
Welterweight 46th Trans Co, Cp Stanley 1:07 3d RD E Co, 2-9th IN, Cp Casey
of fresh air. 595th MT 2-3
BAH 3-4
#4 NOVICE ANTIONE NORRIS Won by MIGUEL ESPINO “Being here, you miss out on a lot of 8th Army 1-3
Middleweight E Co, 2-9th IN, Casey decision 3-0 G Co, 302d BSB, Cp Hovey things. So I appreciate the bands coming CSCT #3 1-4
#5 NOVICE JIMMY GONZALEZ Won by TEANDRE McKINNEY
here,” Woodman said. “It brings a little bit AFN 0-3
Middleweight B Co, 2-9th IN, Casey decision 3-0 8 MXS, Kunsan Air Base
19th AG 0-6
#6 NOVICE RANDALE EDWARDS Won by ELZAVON MAXIE of home.”
Middleweight 552d Sig Co, Cp Red Cloud decision 2-1 A Co, 302d BSB, Cp Casey
Pacificwide Men’s & Women’s Softball Tournament May
#7 NOVICE CHESTER BOOTHE Won by BRIAN QUARLES
23-26 at the 4 Plex
Light Heavyweight 8 OSS, Kunsan Air Base decision 2-1 HHC, 1 HBCT, Cp Hovey
#8
NOVICE PHILLIP HALL
Light Heavyweight
Won by ADAN LARES
61st Maint Co, Cp Stanley decision 3-0 B Co, 2-9th IN, Cp Casey
The 8th Army leaders
Outdoor swimming pools open May 24
#9
NOVICE WILLIAM SUTTON
Heavyweight E Co, 2-9th IN, Casey
Won by CLIM CURRY
decision 3-0 61st Maint Co, Cp Stanley
softball challenge is –USAG-RC–
#10
NOVICE JAMES CLARK Won by GABRIEL LIST
Heavyweight 46th Trans Co, Cp Stanley decision 2-1 E Co, 2-9th IN, Cp Casey scheduled for May 24, 2008 Warrior Country Unit Level Volleyball Champion-
USA Express seeks Soldier-performers to entertain deployed troops 2008 Warrior Country Duathalon Championship was
conducted at Camp Hovey Fitness Center, May 10.
Total of 19 Soldiers from Warrior Country participated
by Tim Hipps of Soldiers that will tour this summer. May For more details, contact Hall via e-mail at in this event.
FMWRC Public Affairs 20 is the deadline to apply for a spot on the Cordel.Hall@us.army.mil or by phone at
deployable musical performance team. (703) 806-3220 or fax (703) 806-5251. –USAG-RC–
Soldier-musicians, vocalists, technicians “I’m totally excited about this,” Hall said.
POST-LEVEL MEN
and drivers are needed to put USA Express “After being away for two years, you get that W L Pct. GB
back on tour. itch, and this is my first love.” Osan 6 0 1.000 --
Army Entertainment Music Director The 2005 USA Express covered tunes by Humphreys 6 0 1.000 --
Daegu 4 0 1.000 1
Cordell Hall is eager to assemble an All- the Commodores, Green Day, Faith Hill, Yongsan 4 2 .667 2
Army show band that will entertain fellow Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Whitney Houston Kunsan 3 5 .375 4
Red Cloud 1 5 .166 5
troops. and Tony Toni Tone, among others. The Casey 0 4 .000 5
Soldiers who play keyboard, guitar or Soldiers selected for this group will help Wonju 0 8 .000 7
drums are needed – along with vocalists determine its artistic direction. Last Weekend’s Results
and an audio technician – to put the show “Some of the music will be what is Osan 12 Yongsan 1
on the road. Other instrumentalists may commonly referred to as combat music Osan 11 Yongsan 1
Kunsan 10 Red Cloud 9
apply. Vocalists must be strong audience because we take it right to the troops and Kunsan 14 Red Cloud 4
communicators who are comfortable with give them a little piece of home,” Hall said. Kunsan 25 Red Cloud 5
Red Cloud 19 Kunsan 18
a variety of musical styles and dance. Audio “Every place that we’ve gone, the Soldiers Humphreys 20 Wonju 0
techs must be able to operate a public just loved the show because they got to see Humphreys 17 Wonju 6
Humphreys 20 Wonju 4
address system and a digital audio sound other Soldiers performing in a light like Humphreys 15 Wonju 6
mixing board, and have an understanding never before.”
of audio equalization. To audition for USA Express, men and This Week’s Games
All Teams at Pacific-Wide Tournament at Yongsan
USA Express, a revolving door of women of the U.S. Army with the rank of
deployable musical-performance groups, sergeant or below must mail a demo tape POST-LEVEL WOMEN
began entertaining Soldiers in 1992. They or CD and current copy of their Enlisted Spc. Rechell Sears, a veteran of USA Express Last Weekend’s Results
often changed faces and toured different Record Brief, Physical Training Test and and the U.S. Army Soldier Show, made her Yongsan 14, Red Cloud 2
Red Cloud 9, Yongsan 3
places, but the mission remained the same: military license to U.S. AED Attention: second tour with the Army’s premiere band to
to provide “entertainment for the Soldier, USA Express, P.O. Box 439, Fort Belvoir, entertain troops deployed in Southwest Asia This Week’s Games
by the Soldier,” the working motto of Army VA 22060. during 2005. After a two-year hiatus, USA All Teams at Pacific-Wide Tournament at Yongsan
Entertainment Division. Once notified, a letter from the unit Express needs musicians, vocalists and an
After a two-year hiatus, the traveling commander releasing the Soldier for audio technician to put the show back on the
cover band will be reinvented by a group temporary duty with AED will be required. road. — U.S. Army Photo By Tim Hipps
MAY 23, 2008 AREA III USAG-H • PAGE 21
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BOSS Beach
Blast 2008
Single and unaccompanied Soldiers visit
Daecheon Beach June 6-8 for a fun filled
USAG-H,
is looking for SAMC and Sergeant Morales
Club members. Please contact Sgt. 1st
Class Snape at 010-3502-9401 or Sgt. 1st
Class Lawson-Hurt at 010-6303-6669 for
more information. Area III honors
Inspector General
Openings retirees
The Eighth United States Army Inspector Col. James G. Jolissaint, com-
General has immediate openings for offi- mander of 18th Medical Com-
cers wanting to become Inspector Gener- mand, was the featured speaker
als. Vacancies are for Majors and branch
at Saturday’s Retiree Appreciation
qualified captains. Positions can be up to
Day here. Jolissaint discussed
two years with command sponsorship.
Point of contact is Lt. Col. Ed Hogan at current and future healthcare at US
725-6739 or Col. Michael Mahoney at 723- Army Garrison Humphreys, noting
4006, email: Edwin.hogan@Korea.army. that as the population grows so will
mil or Michael.mahoney1@korea.army.mil the level of medical services, to
include a state-of-the art hospital
Community and dental clinic. — U.S. Army
Yard Sale Photo By Bob McElroy
Are you PCSing soon or just need to get rid
of some clutter? If so, now’s your chance to
from Stress Fire Page 1 The Soldiers then completed stations set
up to refresh their military police skills.
problems… we are here to prevent “While they are tired from PT, they
them,” Sherbo said. are physically going over proper cuffing
“Our job is to protect the community and take-down procedures. This is a very
which has entrusted us to serve.” Sherbo important part of this training exercise,”
said. “This is our reason for conducting this Sherbo said.
type of training,” Sherbo said. “When called, we are not going out
“We want to make sure our Soldiers with our minds set on hurting anyone. We
know exactly what to do when performing want to be able to control the situation
their duties while on the road.” professionally, and if needed, with the least
Humphreys’ military police professionals amount of force as possible,” he stressed.
work in cycles and this platoon has just This training will soon come in handy
finished a three-week stint in the field for the military police officers -- especially
sharpening its warfighting techniques. those who will be taking to the roads for
Before these Soldiers can work the roads the first time.
of the community, they must prove that they “It’s pretty good training,” said Pvt. David
can handle the physical and mental stresses Swafford, 557th Military Company.
policemen face during a tour of duty. “I’ve been the military for nine months
“We are making sure they get the so I’ve never worked the roads,” Swafford
training needed in order to be able to react said.
appropriately in a stressful environment,” “For me the training was necessary, and
Sherbo said. now I’m looking forward to going out,”
Soldiers completed a rigorous regimen of Swafford said.
obstacles during the day-long exercise with Sherbo stressed the importance of hands-
physical training leading the charge. on training over classroom work.
“The first thing we do is smoke the “A Soldier can be told what to do and
Staff Sgt. Marangelly Roig takes Sgt. Ben Edward Berger through the physical fitness phase,
Soldiers,” Sherbo said. how to do it in a classroom, but if they don’t
(smoking phase) of the military police required Stress Fire training then to the apprehension
“We want them to be tired before the get hands-on training all the knowledge in
phase, below, at USAG Humphreys CPX Range. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Terri V. Donald
start the course,” Sherbo said. the world won’t be able to help them in the
sometimes heated situations they’ll be faced Durant has been a military police officer
with,” Sherbo said. for one year and said he likes going out
Despite the hands-on emphasis, the MPs doing what he can do to better and protect
attended classes on rules of engagement and the military community.
law enforcement procedures at the site. “We all have to play our parts in the
Also as part of the training event, the community,” Durant said.
557th Soldiers practice their weapon’s “The people need protection,” he said.
handling and firing skills. So that’s their job and why they are
“This is the best part of the training,” here.
said Pfc. Robert Durant, 557th Military “Our entire purpose is to make sure we
Police Company. do the best job we can,” Sherbo said.
“They are teaching us how to react and “And we are going to this while remaining
fire under stress,” Durant said. professional and courteous… presenting the
“I like shooting, and training on these best face possible to the community we are
skills is important,” he said. charged to protect.”
A child lets his imagination take flight with a little help from a UH-1H Iriquois on display.
MWR-sponsored rock band, Puddle of Mudd, performs for an exited audience during Open A Soldier explains how to properly handle the MK-19 grenade launcher system to a visiting
House — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul student on an M1025 high mobility multipurpose-wheeled vehicle.
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Ten Miler
2008 Eighth Army Ten Miler will be
held June 14 at Camp Casey’s Carey
Installation Transportation Office ensures
Fitness Center. This is the qualifying
event for the men’s and women’s
active duty army military teams that
smooth moves for USAG Daegu community
will represent eighth army at the army by Jang Jin-young the survey. Once the packers come and that, customers can only trace shipments’
ten miler. Registration will be from USAG Daegu Public Affairs pack your household goods, the goods are departure and arrival through moving
6:30 – 7:15 a.m., course briefing will then taken to Pier 8, Busan for shipment. companies. But ITO plans to adopt the
be 7:30 a.m. and the race will begin at CAMP HENRY – You have received Packed unaccompanied baggage will go to Defense Personal Property System. After
7:45 a.m. For information, contact your your Permanent Change of Station orders Osan Air Base. setting up DPS, customers can do real-time
local sports office or IMCOM-K Sports and you know you will need to move to All inbound household goods are stored position determination and verification of
Director, Thomas E. Higgins at DSN a new location. What is your next move? in warehouses in Seoul before delivery to shipments.
725-5064. Once you have PCS orders in hand, leave their owners. If you are receiving goods, “Peak season for relocation is usually May
all transportation hassles to the United ITO will contact warehouses in Seoul and through August,” said ITO Transportation
2ID Needs Vocalists States Army Garrison Daegu Installation will deliver the items to your home. Inbound Specialist, Kim Pyung-kyu. “Most people
The Second Infantry Division “Warrior” Transportation Office. customers will also receive counseling from prefer to move during the summer months
Band needs male and female vocalists. ITO provides a wide variety of ITO concerning damage claims, how to and most PCS orders are issued between
Soldiers who want to be a vocalist transportation services for Soldiers and lease a house, etc. May and August. This creates shortages of
must be able to sing the National Civilians in Area IV. ITO handles in-and Customers may move without using drivers, packers and helpers, not to mention
Anthen in Bb (starting pitch is an F), out-bound personal property and also ITO’s transportation services, but they must trucks and warehouse space. Because of this,
the Warrior March and the Army Song, handles transportation services for people in get permission and entitlement counseling most van lines are saturated during this peak
present a professional appearance Area IV who may move to other installations from ITO first. season, which causes added stress for all. It
and meet the standards set by Army in Areas I, II and III. To help customers obtain the move is highly recommended that customers set
Regulation 600-9, obtain the consent Customers should arrange for an dates they want and to reduce wait time, up their move date as soon as possible upon
of their command to be released appointment to receive entitlement ITO is currently developing a Web-based receipt of PCS orders.”
to the band before auditioning and counseling. Counselors provide detailed move application and a self –entitlement It is best to plan and book shipments
have at least nine months left before explanations of procedures customers counseling program. The program will of household goods as far ahead of time as
DEROS. For information, call Staff must perform and know before moving provide customized entitlement counseling possible. Many offices require 30 days from
Sgt. Chad McGill at DSN 732-6695 or or shipping their personal property. After based on individual PCS orders and the scheduled appointment date to set up
010-5846-6426. counseling, a pre-move survey is conducted government regulations. a shipment. During non-peak time many
to ensure families are not over the allotted In addition to these offered services, shipments can often be scheduled within
Daegu Website weight restrictions. The pre-move survey ITO is preparing an online tracking service. ten days of counseling.
For local news you can use, visit also is the time to establish any special ITO is currently using the transportation For more information on transportation
USAG Daegu’s website at http://ima. request for packing items. For instance, operational personal property standard services, please call ITO Transportation
korea.army.mil/areaIV/sites/local/ if you want your fine china to be bubble- System. TOPPS doesn’t provide real-time Assistant, Kwon, Sun-kon at DSN: 768-
wrapped, you should inform them during tracing services to customers. Because of 6793.
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The new XM52 protective mask made of vinyl is lighter than the old M17A1 and A2 masks and 501st STB Chemical Operation Specialist, Spc. Joshua A. Dodd explains how to use a toddler’s
users don’t have to worry about missing parts. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul protective mask to a child during Courageous Channel 08-1, NEO training, May 15 – 17.
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