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Back to School with new and virtual classmates

DoDEA Virtual School offers a comprehensive, fully accredited program for Grades 9 through 12

Humphreys American School opened for a new school year Monday and with the new year came several changes to the school campus. The most significant change is the move of
the middle school students to classrooms in the new Education Center and the opening of the Department of Defense Educational Activity Virtual School Hub in the same facility. Here,
(left to right) new third graders Kaya Black, Jeewon Rhee, Allison Pickett and Aubri Moon are ready to begin their new year. Full story on page 21. – U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy

By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – Hundreds of

students and their families streamed into Yongsan
Garrison schools this morning, many taking
advantage of the sunny weather and training holiday
to walk or bike to their first day back at school.
At Seoul American Elementary School,
many students seemed eager to get to work
and make new friends. Parents like Lino
Tripp’s, an incoming 4th grader, marked the
special day with a special breakfast.
“My dad made me an omelette for breakfast,”
Tripp said. And athletes need a lot of energy
to get through the day. After all, he plans on
burning a lot of calories this school year.
“I want to play a lot of sports like soccer,
kickball and football,” he said, adding that
Physical Education is the subject he is
looking forward to the most.
Due to a training holiday today, many
Soldiers were able to take their children to
school, making it a truly family event.
Despite the large number of students
coming to class, the garrison was able to keep
traffic moving and most students were able to
find their teachers without incident.
“Oh, we have this down,” said SAES Principal
Melissa Klopfer. “I’m making rounds to make
Yongsan students, teachers and administrators get into the rhythm of the new school year. — U.S. Army photo by Dan Thompson sure the kids are feeling comfortable.”

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The Morning Calm

Published by Installation Management
National Suicide Prevention Week Sep. 6 - 12, 2009
Command - Korea
By Gen. Chiarelli to our Army and our nation. suicide prevention a daily occurrence on
Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. John Uberti Vice Chief of Staff, United States Army However, suicide continues to plague your Camp, Post and Station. First line
Public Affairs Officer/Editor: R. Slade Walters
Senior Editor: Dave Palmer
our Army and we must remain cognizant supervisors, battle-buddies, friends and
WASHINGTON — As the nation prepares of the problem and proactive in planning loved ones continue to be our first line
USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson
to observe National Suicide Prevention Week, and executing our programs to reach our of defense against this threat. I encourage
Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson I would like to take this opportunity to goals. Since January 1, 2009, the Army you to actively take advantage of honest
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham express my appreciation for your dedication has experienced 155 suicide cases, which open communication, mutual support,
USAG-YONGSAN and hard work toward reducing suicides include Active Duty (107) and Not on the different programs and resources
Commander: Col. David W. Hall in our Army. Since publishing the Army Active Duty (48) suicides. Forever, lives are that are available to Soldiers, Families
Public Affairs Officer: David McNally
CI Officer: Dan Thompson
Campaign Plan for Health Promotion, Risk changed of those who remain behind. and units to learn more about reducing
Staff Writers: Sgt. Lee Min-hwi, Sgt. Choi Keun-woo, Reduction, and Suicide Prevention (ACPHP) Our efforts to prevent suicide and to and managing the different contributing
Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun, Pvt. Kim Hyung-joon
on 16 April 2009, we have implemented 123 mitigate the contributing factors must factors that lead to suicide. As we band
USAG-HUMPHREYS improvements to our Army risk reduction be daily and enduring. Do not allow together to face our physical enemies
Commander: Col. Joseph P. Moore and suicide prevention capability Army- the events and activities of this special on the battlefield, we also must band
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CI Officer: Lori Yerdon wide. Each of you is making a positive observance to be the single center of together in confronting the enemy from
Designer: Pvt. Baek Joon-woo difference in reducing this unacceptable loss your attention. I challenge you to make within our ranks that is suicide.
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Eighth U.S. Army observes Suicide Prevention Month
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Retiree Corner:
Applying for Social Security Benefits
By Jack Terwiel
Military Retiree Assistance Office
Many retirees have contacted the Military Retiree Assistance
Office to apply for Social Security retirement benefits for
themselves, or family benefits for their dependents. The MRAO
has provided the forms to be completed as well as assistance
in obtaining the supporting documents required by the Social
Security Administration to prove eligibility for the benefits. All
Social Security claims from applicants residing in the Western
Pacific area must go through the Social Security Administration
Division (SSAD) located in Manila, PI.
Up to now it has been a painfully time-consuming process
to file a claim. A paper copy would be sent to SSAD, a Claims
Examiner would review it, ensure that all supporting documents
were there and, when complete, would forward the paper claim to
SSA in Baltimore. The claim would go into an in-basket and when
the Baltimore Claims Examiner finished verifying the paper
claim, the claim would be entered into the computer. That has
recently changed with SSAD-Manila being directly connected to
the network that provides access to the computer in Baltimore.
When you indicate to SSAD-Manila that you want to
submit a claim, you must provide your telephone number.
The SSAD Claims Examiner will call you, ask a security
question to confirm your identify, and then start taking
the information over the phone and entering it into the
computer. When the claim is complete, the Claims Examiner
will tell you which supporting documents you must submit in
order to complete the claim.
The supporting documents requirement is significantly
reduced from what was required with the paper claim.
That’s because SSAD-Manila, via the network, now has
access to government files and documents that were
previously inaccessible.
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MP Blotter
The following entries were
excerpted from the military
police blotters. These entries
may be incomplete and do not
imply guilt or innocence.

Area I: Drunk and Disorderly; Resisting

Apprehension; Violation of 2ID Alcohol
Policy Letter; Subject #1 was acting
belligerent and disorderly in a club,
as well as trying to punch unknown
individuals in the club. When the Military
Police Officers attempted to remove
Subject #1 from the club, Subject #1
became non-compliant and began to
swear at the Military Police Officers.
Subject #1 was apprehended then
transported to the PMO where he was
administered a Portable Breathalyzer
Test, with a result of 0.221% Blood
Alcohol Concentration. Subject #1 was
processed and released to his unit with
instructions to report to the PMO at a
later time. At 1450 hrs, 30 AUG 09,
Subject #1 reported to the PMO where
he was advised of his legal rights, which
he waived rendering a written sworn
statement stating he did not remember
any details about the incident. Subject
#1was processed and released to his
unit.

Area II: Simple Assault; Subject #1,

Subject #2 and Subject #3 were involved
in a verbal altercation which turned
physical, when Subject #1 struck Subject
#2 in the face with a closed fist. Subject
#2 and Subject #3 then retaliated by
striking Subject #1 in the face with closed
fists. Subject #2 sustained a bleeding lip.
All parties were apprehended by KNP and
transported to the KNP Station where
Subject #1 was charged by KNP under
RCC ART #257 (Inflicting Bodily Injury
on Other). Subject #2 and Subject #3
were charged by KNP under RCC ART
#260 (Crime of Violence). Subject #1
was then transported to the PMO where
he was advised of his legal rights, which
he waived rendering a written sworn
statement denying the offense. Subject
#1 was processed and released to his
unit. Investigation continues by KNP.
Area III: Drunk and Disorderly; Subject
#1 and Subject #2 were involved in a verbal
altercation. Witness #1 attempted to break
up the altercation by separating Subject
#1 and Subject #2, at which time Subject
#1 stumbled and fell backwards into a
flower pot on the road. Subject #1 was
transported to the Hospital where he was
treated and released for lacerations to his
forehead and the back of his head. Subject
#2 was apprehended by Military Police
and transported to the PMO where he
was administered a Portable Breathalyzer
Test, with a result of 0.198% Blood Alcohol
Concentration. Subject #2 was processed
and release to his unit with instructions to
report to the PMO at a later time. At 2000
hrs, 29 AUG 09, Subject #2 reported to
the PMO where he was advised of his
legal rights, which he waived rendering
a written sworn statement admitting to
the offense. At 1800 hrs, 30 AUG 09,
Subject #1 reported to the PMO where he
was advised of his legal rights, which he
waived rendering a written sworn statement
admitting to the offense.
Area IV: Traffic Accident without Injury;
Damage to Private Property; Failure to
Yield Right of Way; Subject #, operating
a POV, failed to yield right of way and
struck Victim #1’s POV. Damage to
Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of dents,
scratches and paint transfer to the left
front door, fender and tire. Damage
to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of
scratches and paint transfer to the
front bumper and license plate. KNP
responded, but did not file a report.
The Re-unification Sculpture located at the Tunnel Number 3 visitor center. The 3rd tunnel was discovered on October 17, 1978.
It is located just 52km from Seoul. The USO offers frequent tours to the DMZ. — U.S. Army photo by Dan Thompson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Templestay Information Center
Many travelers are looking for more than the
average trip in their vacation these days. It isn’t
enough to just go to a place and see the sights—the
visitor to a new country wants a different insight, a
true immersion into a different culture and maybe
even a glimpse of things from a different point of
view. Temple stays are becoming part of the Korean
tourist experience, so much so that the number
of temples in Korea offering such programs has
increased to almost one hundred. Choosing the
right temple to experience Buddhism in can be a
little daunting, so to help with this, the Templestay
Information Center has opened across from Jogye-
sa Temple, one of Seoul’s most important centers
of Buddhism.
Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
Korea’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
From the 18th September to the 7th October, a
festival will be held at the Bucheon Visual Culture
Complex to celebrate Korea’s traditional culture
as well as other countries’ intangible cultural
heritage. Under the banner of “Muhyeong-Yurak”
which means “the infinite pleasures of intangible
cultural heritage”, the 2nd Bucheon World Intangible
Cultural Heritage Expo is sure to demonstrate the
charms and rich history of Korea’s intangible cultural
properties. During the event period, a variety of
exhibitions, performances, activity programs, and
academic events will take place. 1,079 intangible
cultural properties will be introduced in 6 different
exhibition areas, and 82 different teams will perform
as many as 217 times during the festival. Visitors
will be able to fully experience Korea’s intangible
cultural heritage by taking part in the wide variety
of activity programs on offer. Masters of Intangible
Heritage will give lessons in how to make “gat”,
a traditional hat, and how to draw “dancheong”,
Source: english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu, www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
traditional decorative coloring on wooden buildings. You
can also learn how to make “buchae”, a Korean traditional
fan and “Najeonchilgi”, traditional lacquerwork. There
are also programs available like “Namdo Etiquette” and
“Gyubang Tea Etiquette” where you can learn about
Korea’s tea ceremony and the proper table manners.
Details are available at www.bucheonexpo.org.
Trip to the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Joseon Dynasty began in 1392 and lasted for 519
years. Rarely have any of the world’s royal dynasties
lasted for over half a thousand years, but what is even
more surprising is that the tombs of all the kings and
queens of the Joseon dynasty have been preserved
until the present day. The roads to the royal tombs lead
travelers to an auspicious place. The sites of the royal
tombs were carefully selected by Feng Shui experts, and
the landscape, structures, and architecture surrounding
the tombs combined to produce the highest art form of
the time. Royal tomb sites are picturesque and places to
relax and escape from the bustle of the city.
Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
Damyang: A Garden without bamboo is like a day
without sunshine
Jeonju has bibimbap, Boryeong has its mud festival, and
Damyang-gun in Jeollanam-do has bamboo. Bamboo
may be universally associated with sword wielding ninjas,
crouching tigers and hidden dragons, but Damyang,
the northernmost point on the Korean Peninsula where
bamboo grows in abundance, has cornered the market
as far as Korea goes. There are plenty of attractions in
Damyang, but the bamboo is inescapable and seems to
pervade every aspect of life here.
Not to be confused with the similar sounding Danyang
in Chungcheongbuk-do, Damyang is a beautifully green
county, teeming with nature and history. A short hop from
Gwangju, it is a place where the specters of scholars live
on in the pavilions and gardens that bear their names.
Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
Biodiversity of Suncheonman Bay
Suncheon is the ecological capital of Korea. It
represents Korea on the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) and shares information on
environmental conservation with the international
community. Suncheonman Bay’s vast tidal flats
and reed fields offer not only a beautiful landscape,
but also incredible biodiversity. Other than the bay,
Suncheon has many tourist attractions, including
Seonamsa Temple, which is over 1000 years old,
and Naganeupseong Folk Village, which has thatched
roofs and dates back to the Joseon dynasty, but is still
inhabited. Songgwangsa Temple, one of the Korea’s
three major temples, is also located in Suncheon,
as well as Suncheon Drama Film Set, where many
popular TV dramas and films have been shot. Visit
the Suncheon area to experience untouched beauty
and get a taste of Korea’s history.
Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
A Leafy Retreat!
Spending your summer vacation in a forest is a great
plan. Korea’s forests are well known for their beautiful
valleys and cool mountain streams. Visitors can cool
off from the heat by dipping their feet in the refreshing
stream, and by taking a refreshing walk through the
forest. Also, it has been scientifically proven that
Phytoncide, the organic compound derived from
plants is good for relieving stress and for restoring
energy. Many of the forests have been designated as
Natural Recreation areas and so often contain sports
facilities and charming log cabins, where visitors can
stay the night right in the middle of the forest. If you
want to get away from scorching summer heat, then
VisitKorea recommends you pay a visit to a refreshing
natural recreation forest.
Visit english.visitkorea.or.kr
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Data at rest and how to protect it

By 1st Signal Brigade IA Cell

Data at Rest, or DAR, has recently been inducing

a lot of changes in the way we view the security of the
data that resides on our computers and removable
storage devices. The intent of this article is to increase
your awareness of DAR and what you can do to
safeguard data from falling into the wrong hands.
Data is a valuable commodity which must be
managed and protected appropriately. The main
importance of data is the knowledge that can be
gained from such things as Personal Identifiable
Information and Sensitive Information. Personal
Identifiable Information that defines an individual
such as social security number, date of birth, mother’s
maiden name, credit card numbers, education
records, financial transactions, medical history,
or employment history. Bottom line, PII is any
information which can be used to distinguish or
trace an individual’s identity which can then be
exploited by criminals to steal personal identities,
stalk a person, or other such crimes.
The loss of PII can result in substantial harm,
embarrassment or inconvenience to individuals
who have been victimized by identity theft or other
fraudulent use of their information. Likewise,
mishandling or losing SI can have great security
consequences for organizations, and includes
operational information, movement reports,
equipment readiness, personnel strength, or
anything that could degrade operational security.
Bottom line, anything that is not releasable to the
general public requires protection.
In response to these new information-security
threats and the potential for subsequent loss of PII and
SI, the U.S. Army and Eighth U.S. Army are updating
policies designed to add more security measures on
the use and safeguarding of digital media, cell phones,
personal digital assistants, portable pen scanners and
other such devices. These tighter restrictions come
as a result of the dangers presented by these small
portable, yet powerful, devises which are increasingly
used to steal sensitive information. Additionally, the
Army’s DAR strategy calls for securing our mobile
devices to include: getting approval before traveling
with Mobile Computer Devices, encrypting MCDs,
and taking immediate action in the event an MCD
is missing. The fact these devices can be found every
day in Soldiers’ pockets presents a frightening security
risk and highlights the importance of protecting DAR.
MCDs can also be a tremendous source of data
leakage as classified information can easily be passed
to uncleared sources or to our enemies.
In most cases thieves simply resell your hardware
on the internet without checking the contents of
the hard drive; which can be a good thing. As
stated earlier, there have been many reports of
stolen laptops from high visibility organizations.
These incidents illustrated how damaging such
thefts can be. Generally, the suspects only wanted
the hardware, not realizing the importance of the
personal/sensitive data contained within. However,
once thieves realize the value contained within
the hardware the potential for security risks, and
damaging identity theft will rise considerably. So
when it comes to DAR, check with your unit IMO
for the latest advances or changes implemented by
the organization prior to your travels.
To recap, the information that is stored on the
computer is more valuable than the computer itself
so safeguard your data, carry laptop hard drives
and other removable media separately, encrypt
data, and finally check with your IMO for latest
advances prior to traveling.

Rule number one: Never take your eyes off your laptop when traveling, not even
as you go through airport security.
Rule number two: Never leave your laptop unattended or out in plain view in your
hotel room or in the car.
Rule number three: Laptops should always be carried in inconspicuous carrying
cases, such as backpacks or tote bags.
Rule number four: Always secure your laptop; preferably either locking them in
cupboards, laptop carts or other secure facilities when not in use and when traveling
secure your laptop in the room safe if available.
Rule number five: Back-up data as frequently as possible to minimize the risk to the
organization in the event of theft or loss of a laptop or other data storage devise.
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Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC commander, speaks to members of Korean Special Tourist Association about the positive things he has seen during a
meeting Aug. 26, at the Samaul Gumgo building in Dongducheon. The quarterly meeting gives KSTA members and the chain of command a chance to discuss
the happenings in their business outlets and ask any questions they may have for the chain of command. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker

USAG command meets with Dongducheon business owners

By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Members
of USAG-Red Cloud and Casey chain
of command met with members of the
Korea Special Tourist Association for their
quarterly meeting, Aug. 26, at the Samaul
Gumgo building in Dongducheon.
The purpose of the meeting was to help
KSTA promote good business practices
and to reach a mutual understanding and
compliance. Members of the chain of
command and the KTSA members shared
their concern of the happenings within the
entertainment district of Warrior Country.
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-
RC commander, began the meeting by
introducing Lt. Col. Richard Fromm,
USAG-Casey commander, to the members
and telling them how Fromm will assist
the members in any matters they need
help with.
“The very same support you received
from Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, the previous
USAG-Casey commander, you will get
from Fromm and more,” Jackson said.
Jackson also introduced the Civil
Military Operations and spoke on how it
important it is for the business owners to
keep CMO informed on what is going on
in their respective outlets and let them know
whenever they are in need of their help.
“We have so many resources you can use
if you feel there is an issue going on in your
business establishment,” Jackson said. “We
have CMO, Military Police and Courtesy
Patrol all walking around at night.”
Jackson stressed the need of teamwork
with KSTA members, explaining to them
United States Forces Korea has a zero
tolerance policy on prostitution and human
trafficking and KSTA members need to
adhere to the same policy ,in their respected
places of business.
“This quarter we did not receive any
telephone calls from out P&HT hot line
number, and we are glad your businesses
are placing flyers in your outlets so your
customers know there is a zero policy within
USFK and the Army,” said Watson Wallace
Jr., Warrior Country civilian misconduct
action specialist
The chain of command also spoke to the
KSTA about the Armed Forces Disciplinary
Control Board and their involvement in
making sure Soldiers are using their leisure
time in the right areas within Area 1.
Before ending the meeting, the chain
of command gave the KSTA a ways of
demonstrating good business practices
with suggestions like continuing to enforce
and abide by Korean law and USFK
guidance on zero tolerance when it comes
to prostitution and human trafficking;
refuse service to unruly or rowdy customers;
check identification and post age restriction
posters in all clubs, and to make sure cars
are not parked outside of the buildings
during the evening time and busy hours
of the day.
“The Soldiers in Area I utilize your
business, and it is the responsibility of
the leadership in Area I to ensure they
enjoy themselves in a safe environment
that provides an area with fair business
practices, and healthy establishments free
of prostitution, drugs or anything, which
would take away from the good order and
discipline of the U.S. Army,” Wallace said.

Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-

RC commander and Watson Wallace
Jr., Warrior Country civilian miscon-
duct action specialist, answer ques-
tions for the KSTA members in a
meeting Aug. 26. — U.S. Army photo
by Pvt. Jamal Walker
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News & Notes
NBA Legends coming to Seoul
Players from the NBA Genera-
tions team will face the KBL All-
Stars for the NBA Asia Challenge,
3 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Olympic
Sports Indoor Multiplex (Jamsil).
The NBA Asia Challenge, featur-
ing players from the NBA Legends
team and from the NBA Devel-
opment League, will play three
friendship games in Korea and
the Philippines. Tickets are $39
at the Dragon Hill Lodge Guest
Services.
The NBA Generations will face
KBL All-Stars in Seoul, the Etland
Blackslamer in Incheon and PBA
All-Star Team in Manila on Sept.
5, 6 and 11, respectively. The
New Jersey Nets Dance team
and Mascot Sly, are set to provide
fans with
authentic NBA style in-game en-
tertainment. For more information
contact 738-2222
Warrior Country units invited
to swimming competition
All Area I Units are encouraged
to enter the 2009 Labor Day
“Anything that Floats” contest
hosted by the Area I Family, Morale,
Welfare and Recreation Sept.
7 at the USAG-Casey Outdoor
Swimming Pool. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd
place winners of this contest will
receive cash awards up to $100
for their respective Unit Fund. Units
desiring to participate in this fun
event must call 732-6553 or via
e-mail at paul.henevich@us.army.
mil before the sign up deadline on
Sept. 4, 2009.
Workforce Town Hall Meeting
The next workforce town hall
meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Sept.11 at the USAG-Casey Digi-
tal Conference Center. For infor-
mation call: 732-6151.
Women’s Basketball team
tryouts
Warrior Country Family, Morale,
Welfare and Recreation will be
holding tryouts for the Women’s
Basketball team 2-4 p.m. at the
Carey Fitness Center, USAG-
Casey. For more information call
the USAG-RC sports director at
732-6276.
Soldier Show Opens in Area I
The Soldier Show will open in
Area I Sept. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m.
It will be held in the USAG-Casey
Carey Fitness Center. For more
information call 732-6760.
Chaplains seeking music
ministers to help with worship
service
All chaplains are seeking unpaid
volunteer piano players and or-
ganists, religious education co-
ordinators, parish coordinators,
and civilian clergy. If you are in-
terested in volunteering, see your
chaplain.
Pacific Holiday Greetings
Will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sept. 19 and Sept. 21 in front of
the USAG-Casey Gateway Club.
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The 2009 Customer Service Assessment survey is available
Mandi Lovasz, USAG-RC customer
service officer is in charge of the 2009
Customer Service Assessment within
Warrior Country. — U.S. Army photo
by Jack Loudermilk
By USAG-RC Plans Analysis and
Integration Office
R e d c lo u d G A R R I S O N —
The United States Army Installation
Management Command and 2nd Infantry
Division are conducting a Customer
Soldiers and civilians attend focus group
By USAG-RC Plans Analysis and
Integration Office
Red cloud GARRISON — Garrison
officials conducted two constituent-centered
focus groups for Soldiers and Civilians
to capture the concerns of those who call
Area 1 home May 27 and 28 at USAG-RC
conference room as part of the Community
FIRST initiative, which stands for Feedback,
Issues, Resolutions, Solutions, Today.
“Focus groups like these are essential to
gauge the pulse of the community.” said
U.S. Army Garrison-Red Cloud Customer
Service Officer, Mandi Lovasz. “Community
FIRST is all about capturing the voice of
the customer, and ensuring the garrison is
providing the best possible service to those
who live, work and serves in the Area 1
community.”
The benefit of the focus group allow
Service Assessment. The assessment has
been reviewed by the Army Research
Institute and is an integral tool utilized by
IMCOM to evaluate customer perceptions
of IMCOM services.
“The survey will take you less than 15
minutes to complete. Your answers will
help IMCOM determine the way resources
are allocated to the services you tell us are
most important to you and your families,”
said Mandi Lovasz, USAG-RC Customer
Service Officer.
The Customer Service Assessment is an
anonymous, web-based, diagnostic tool
centrally administered by IMCOM on
an annual basis through the installation
Customer Management Services program.
The Customer Service Assessment is the
only tool of its kind that asks installation
leaders and individuals to provide direct
communication to garrison and region
leadership, and headquarters IMCOM to
ensure we are hearing and understanding the
concerns and messages of the customer.
The Customer Service Assessment
allows all IMCOM customers, including:
installation leaders; Soldiers; Civilians;
retirees; veterans; Family members; and
contractors who are eligible to use its service
to voice their opinions. The purpose of the
Customer Service Assessment is to provide
installation leadership, Korea region, and
headquarters IMCOM the customer’s
opinion of how important the services
are and how well installation leadership
provides those services.
We need your help to tell us:
Soldiers, civilians and their Families a
chance to voice their opinion on any topic
that affects them, and also empowers them
to make recommendations that go directly
to the installation leadership. Topics like
command sponsorship, barracks condition,
cost of local transportation options, and the
variety and cost of recreational activities were
at the top of the Soldier’s list, while housing,
continuity and cross training employees, and
product availability at the commissary and
PX, ranked among the issues most important
to the civilian workforce.
“Each focus group challenges commonly
held assumptions and provided valuable
feedback to the garrison leadership on issues,
which make a difference in the lives of the
Area 1 community,” Lovasz said. “They are
invaluable in helping the command know
which services and issues to concentrate on
to make the most difference for people. ”
“The focus group is a great event and
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1) How well are we doing in providing
you the programs and services you use on
your Army installation?
2) How important are the services
to you as a member of the installation
community?
Your participation in the assessment is a
key component in assisting IMCOM and
the 2nd Infantry Division to determine
the way ahead to improve programs and
services. Everyone who has access to the
installation to live, work or otherwise utilize
services provided is able to participate in the
assessment.
Services being rated are those that
have a customer service component, like
Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation
facilities, housing, military personnel and
transportation services.
“We greatly appreciate your time and
your answers are anonymous, so please be
candid. You can make a difference on your
installation with your views,” Lovasz said.
Results of the assessment will be provided
to the community after the assessment
closes. Any questions regarding the content
of the assessment should be directed to your
local IMCOM Customer Service Officer in
the Garrison PAIO.
You can access the Customer Service
Assessment through the Internet at www.
myarmyvoice.org. Additional links are available
on USFK and USAG-IMCOM web sites. Your
answers help leaders know which services are
most important to you, so leaders can manage
resources to meet your needs.
Sgt. Lachanda Dangerfield, Warrior
Readiness Center, and other Soldiers
listen intently to the issues and con-
cerns posed at the quarterly focus
group May 27 and 28 at the USAG-
RC conference room. The purpose
of the focus group is to give Soldiers
and community members within War-
rior Country a chance to provide feed-
back to the garrison chain of com-
mand and . Issues brought to Brent
Abare, USAG-Casey deputy garrison
commander, from the Soldiers and
civilians in attendance was living con-
ditions within the barracks, product
availability at the PX and others.—
U.S. Army photo by Jack Loudermilk.
should definitely continue every quarter
because I feel like I was able to present issues
to the garrison that are important to the
Soldiers within Area 1,” said Sgt. Lachanda
Dangerfield, who will present the issues
to the Brent Abare, USAG-Casey deputy
garrison commander.
“I had the privilege of participating in the
focus group and it went extremely well,” said
Joyce Bailey, USAG-RC PAIO, who attended
the Civilian Employee Focus Group. “As
a Civilian employee who recently arrived
here, I felt that I was given an opportunity
to voice my suggestions on how to help the
community grow, gather information on
subjects I was unaware of, and meet others
in the organization.”
The garrison will conduct a minimum of
two focus groups each quarter and the next
focus group will be held for family members
during this quarter. For more information,
please contact 732-6788.
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Leu Beom Sang (center right), Dongducheon city staff, gives brief instructions about the training simulator to Oh Se Chang (right), Dongducheon city mayor,
Kang Kyeong Hwa (left), Dongducheon Woman Army Reserve platoon leader and Mok Joon Kyun (center left) at USAG-Casey Aug. 26, to inspire a sense of
national security and importance of ROK and US alliance. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Tae Hoon
ROK Women Army Reserve visit Warrior Country
By Cpl. Kim Tae Hoon
USAG-RC Public Affairs
Casey Garrison — Area I Warriors
set a model to the Republic of Korea Women
Army Reserve when more than 30 female
reservists of Dongducheon paid a visit
Aug. 26 to USAG-Casey. The reservists,
along with the city staff and Oh, Se Chang,
Dongducheon City mayor, had a windshield
tour around the Casey garrison and visited
the training facility of 210 Fires Brigade.
“As the reservists watched how a real
military installation works in this country,
we expect to inspire a sense of national
security among them,” Oh said. “We
particularly chose the U.S. Army military
base to visit, because the Korean army
doesn’t have the high technology as what we
can see here. Besides, Dongducheon has one
of the biggest garrisons in Korea.”
T h e Wo m e n A r m y R e s e r v e o f
Dongducheon was newly established June
22, 2009 in order to provide volunteer
service when a natural disaster strikes and
support combat operations during wartime.
They are platoon-scale troops, which consist
of a platoon leader, four squad leaders, and
43 soldiers. In 2008, there were about 3,600
female volunteer soldiers who enlisted in the
Women’s Army Reserve in Korea.
The windshield tour throughout USAG-
Casey and Camp Hovey was followed
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by the visit to Close Combat Tactical
Trainer, the virtual simulation trainer for
mechanized infantry units operated by
210 Fires Brigade. After the reservists were
briefed about basic functions and how the
CCTT works, they had a chance to operate
it firsthand with instructors. The trainer
had them experience exactly the same
operating environment as a real tank.
“I was impressed by the simulation
trainer,” said Kang, Kyeong Hwa,
Dongducheon Women Army Reserve
platoon leader. “It was a little dizzy, but also
exciting. It was a good experience to feel real
combat in a sophisticated machine.”
To conclude the visit, all the members
gathered around at the Warrior’s Club for
a luncheon. They shared their impressions
and thoughts to one another.
“I am happy to have this special
experience,” Kang said. “In fact, it is not
easy to visit a U.S. Army base although
we all live close to them. I express my
gratitude to the city staff and the U.S.
Army in allowing us to see how things
work on in a real military installation,
and I felt the friendship between Korea
and the United States”
“I want to give thanks to everyone
who participated in the training of the
Dongducheon Women’s Army Reserve,” Oh Daniel Jones (right), Warrior Training Alliance instructor, shows Park Young
said. I hope all of you have a better sense of Mi (left), Dongducheon Women Army Reserve, the CCTT’s uses.— U.S. Army
national security now. photo by Cpl. Kim Tae Hoon
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Region taps senior civilian to lead team
Deputy Garrison Commander Tillman “Don” Moses will assume duties as the IMCOM Region Installation Support Team manager next week. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — For more than 12 years,
a familiar face at the garrison has served in the number
two leadership position offering sage advice, counsel and
important information in both crisis and celebration. Deputy
Garrison Commander Tillmvan “Don” Moses is moving on
to increased responsibilities with the Installation Management
Command-Korea Region.
“Mr. Moses was hand-picked to lead the IMCOM
Region Installation Support Team in Korea,” said U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall. “We are sad
to see him go, but he will bring a wealth of experience and
knowledge to a critical position as IMCOM transforms.”
Moses said he makes the move with mixed emotions. He
has been with the same organization under different unit
names since 1990. The 34th Support Group became the
Area II Support Activity and then in March 2007, U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan. “The Yongsan community has been our
home for many years,” he said. “Our community members
are like family, and they are the reason Yongsan is known as
an assignment of choice. I hope that legacy is carried on long
into the future.”
Moses served as deputy garrison commander since
March 1997. Before assuming the leadership position as
senior civilian employee, he served as the garrison’s resource
management director.
“The garrison has been at the forefront of everything Don
and his wife Marion have done for these past 12 and a half
years,” Hall said. “We thank them both, and honor their
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service. Their level of commitment to this community has
been phenomenal. Don has played a major role in garrison’s
sustained superior performance.”
Marion Moses performed extensive volunteer work with
various community organizations over the years, such as
the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Protestant Women of the
Chapel. “Her service to the Yongsan community epitomizes
the concept of exceptional public service to the Army,” Hall
said. “As the senior civilian spouse for the USAG-Yongsan
command team, Mrs. Moses led initiatives to build a cohesive
“Family First” environment.”
In 2008, USAG-Yongsan earned a third place victory in
the Army Communities of Excellence competition. “Our
success was due in part to the outstanding working conditions,
processes and workflows, which Don helped design and
invigorate,” Hall said. The 2008 victory brought $750,000
in winnings back to the community as a re-investment in
quality of life programs.
In community relations and outreach initiatives, Don
Moses enhanced the United States-Republic of Korea Alliance
through his distinctive character, Hall said. “His many
years of service in Korea endeared him to USAG-Yongsan
Soldiers and civilian employees as well as local Korean Good
Neighbors,” he said. “He has a rapport with the Korean people
advanced through personal friendships, as well as important
relationships between civic and municipal leaders.”
Moses is known by his distinctive white hair and neatly
groomed beard. During good neighbor visits, his self-
deprecating humor usually includes references to Kentucky
Fried Chicken and “Santa Haraboji,” which evoke laughter and
applause from Koreans who identify with Colonel Sanders of
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KFC and Saint Nicolas, two famous white-bearded icons.
“Mr. Moses is an icon in the community,” said Director
of Emergency Services Ricky Oxendine. “He has been a true
mentor for me personally and professionally. Ever since I
retired from the Army and became a civilian employee, he
provided me with guidance and opportunity. I think I can
speak for all of the staff in saying we’re going to miss him.”
Hall said the deputy’s counsel has always been on target.
“Most importantly, is his vast historical knowledge,” Hall said.
“What I have always been able to count on is his ability to
provide sound solutions to complex problems, and especially
to meet the promises outlined in the Army Family Covenant.
Mr. Moses has been instrumental in making USAG-Yongsan
an assignment of choice.”
Both Mr. and Mrs. Moses are native Texans. After serving
four years in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Moses earned a Bachelor
of Business Administration degree in Accounting from
University of Texas at Arlington.
Before coming to Yongsan, Moses served as the Director
of Resource Management for the 34th Support Group,
previously located at Camp Hialeah in Busan. Moses was
served as the Internal Review chief for the 19th Theater
Support Command at Camp Henry in Daegu.
Before his career with the Department of the Army, he
worked at the Department of Energy, Department of Justice,
and while in college, as an intern with the Defense Contract
Audit Agency.
Moses begins his new job Monday, Aug. 31. Garrison
Logistics Director Lydia Grohmann will serve as acting
deputy garrison commander until officials select a
permanent replacement.
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News & Notes Yongsan salutes Korean National Police

Your Opinion Matters
What do you think about USAG-Yongsan
services and their importance? Let the
Army know during the Customer Service
Assessment until Sept.18. You can take
the survey online from your office or home
at www.myarmyvoice.org. Customer
feedback has already led to customer-
driven changes here in USAG-Yongsan.
Have your voice heard! Log on today. For
information, call 738-5288.

Civilian Fitness Program Registration

Are you a civilian wanting to get in better
shape? You may be eligible to use a portion
of your scheduled work time to get healthier
with the FMWR Y-Fit civilian fitness program.
Visit the garrison website to download the
registration packet. Turn in the packets until
Sept. 15 at Collier Field House.

USAG-Yongsan Fitness Groups

Do you enjoy working out with a group
or need the motivation of another to get
you up and moving? Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation-sponsored fitness
groups are now forming 17 different clubs
from walking groups to pool exercise.
Contact Tracey Briggs at 736-3340 or 010-
2991-6550 for information on how to join.
New Vehicle Processing Center Opens
You asked, and USAG-Yongsan answered!
Since Aug. 24, a new Vehicle Processing
Center has been open on Camp Kim,
Bldg. C-1244-CK-068. Vehicle inspection,
shipping, pick-up, and registration is now at
one location, thanks to community feedback.
The old location, Bldg. C-5721-A at the TMP
Compound is no longer be in service. For
information, call 738-3249.
One-stop Welcome Resource Guide
Sponsoring a newcomer? Send them to
the USAG-Yongsan One-stop Welcome
Resource Guide at the garrison Web site
for information and links about command
sponsorship, housing and pets! For
information, call 738-3336.
Official Use of Government Vehicles
Government vehicles, to include rental
Korean National Policeman Cpl. Kang Dong-gu receives a certificate of appreciation from USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave
Hall and Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch Aug. 24 at the Moyer Theatre. Kang was one of four KNP members specially recognized
for their service. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Kim Hyung-joon
By Pvt. Kim Hyung-joon hours a day. We are excited to show our officers four times a year to thank them
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs installation and I hope you have a great for their contribution during their guard
time today.” service,” Choi Sook-hwi, the 8th Army Police
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan Hall presented certificates of appreciation Detachment chief said. “We have a strong
Garrison held a Korean National Police to two KNP officers and another two officials partnership with the Korean National Police
Appreciation Day Aug. 24 and invited 110 for their outstanding service. They were and they have always provided solid security
Korean National Police officers to tour the recognized for their outstanding dedication to the Yongsan Garrison community. I hope
installation and experience on-post activities to the Korea-American alliance. to have this program continue to strengthen
as part of the Good Neighbor program. The officers learned about the garrison’s our mutual relationship with the U.S. Army
“Thank you for coming to Yongsan history and facilities during an on-post in Korea.”
Garrison,” said USAG-Yongsan Commander bus tour. The group had lunch at the “This is a very important part of our Good
Col. Dave Hall during remarks to the group. 1st Signal Brigade’s sports cafe on Camp Neighbor Program,” said USAG-Yongsan
“I want you to know how much 25,000 of Coiner and headed to the Yongsan Community Relations Officer An Chang-
us, including myself, and Command Sgt. Multiplex Theater to watch “State of Play” sin. “We a truly thankful for all the hard
Maj. Ralph Rusch appreciate your everyday with Korean subtitles. work the KNP does enhance the Korean-
service, especially guarding our gates 24 “Yongsan Garrison invites a group of KNP American alliance.”

New Vehicle Processing Center starts its engine

vehicles to support exercises, are for
official use only. USAG-Yongsan Logistics
personnel monitor eateries and shopping
locations. Drivers are subject to forfeiture
of vehicle dispatches for unauthorized use.
Pregnancy and Postpartum pt
Pregnancy and Postpartum PT is being
held at Trent Gym Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday 6:30-7:30 a.m. All pregnant
Soldiers and postpartum Soldiers (up to
180 days post delivery) are encouraged to
attend. For information, call 737-6090.
The Charlie Daniels Band
Everyone is invited to a performance at the
Collier Field House by the Charlie Daniels
Band Sept. 21, 7-10 p.m. Seating is available
on a first-come, first-served basis. This world-
famous fiddler is brought to you by FMWR!
For information, call 738-5042/5419.
Driving Range Closed
Yongsan Golf Driving range will be closed
all day on Monday, Sept. 14 for net
Maintenance. It will reopen after 5 P.M.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
By Sgt. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —For community
members shipping vehicles across the globe
to and from U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan,
a new Vehicle Processing Center located on
Camp Kim will make their lives much easier.
Garrison officials cut a ribbon Aug. 24 to
open the new facility.
Before, customers visited the Transportation
Motor Pool Compound while Camp Kim
processed registrations. The separation of
the facilities meant multiple trips between
the two locations, resulting in added
expense and wasted time for customers.
“The new VPC solved this problem by
consolidating the services on Camp Kim,” Garrison officials pose with USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall (center left) shortly
contracting officer representative Choi Jong- after a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially starting the new Vehicle Processing Center’s engine
Aug. 24 on Camp Kim. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Choi Keun-woo
myung said. “I expect the new VPC to save
a lot of valuable time and money.” groups, town halls, surveys, and Interactive in improving the quality of life in this garrison
The initiative to relocate the VPC was Customer Evaluation submissions to make and this is a very good example of that.”
completely consumer-driven according to this a priority. The timing is right, too with The new VPC is located in Bldg. C-1244-
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Management tour normalization underway.” CK-068 on Camp Kim. To contact the VPC
Program Analyst Jim North. “ The “This is a great day,” added USAG-Yongsan office, call 02-798-7032/1. The processing
garrison has listened to a combination of Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall. “I center is open Monday through Friday from
Commander’s Hotline feedback, focus believe community members play a crucial role 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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What do you like about Commissary adjusts to freezer outage

the USAG-Yongsan
Facebook Fan Page?
By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

Search “USAG-Yongsan” in Facebook and become a fan!

Leza Eason Kotich

Facebook Fan

I love the garrison FB page because I can get any question an-
swered quickly from paint stores in Seoul to play groups on Yong-
san. I also like it because I enjoy helping people so when someone
writes a question, I answer with a spouse’s perspective. I’ve made
friends this way and some people continue to write me for advice.
The garrison FB page is a great way to get help, help others and Smaller floor freezers have been brought into the Commissary to compensate for the larger freezer outage that occurred earlier this month.
make friends! Customers should not notice a remarkable interruption in service, said Commissary officials.— U.S. Army photo by Debbie Hong

Brandi Friton By Debbie Hong According to Supply Technician Kim Yong-chang,

Facebook Fan
What I like about the garrison Facebook page is that It’s on familiar
territory. I have used Facebook for a few years and know how to navi-
gate through the pages. With the garrison Facebook, it’s easier to look
for updates! Plus I see the new statuses all day and can easily click on
the link associated with it and view others’ comments and get a feel for
how others deal with the news here in Seoul.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — People of U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan may have heard the chilling news that
some freezers at the Commissary have broken. There is some
cool news, though: temporary freezers are on the way.
Five sections of top-display freezers at the Commissary
storing ice cream, meat and frozen vegetables have been down
for more than two weeks due to a cooling coil rupture.
The Commissary has temporally moved all the ice cream
to the mini floor coolers and foods to the operational top-
display freezers.
within ten days, four sets of temporary freezers will
be installed. However this will only be temporary as
he said all of the 11-year-old top display freezers will
all be replaced by glass-door freezers by approximately
August 2010.
The replacement freezers will not only increase customer
convenience, but they will also be more environmentally
friendly, he said.
“The new glass-door freezers will be more efficient as they
are energy efficient and they have a higher capacity.”
In the meantime, Commissary customers should not
notice a remarkable inconvenience, Kim said.

Jammie Blunt New traffic rules come to 8th Army Drive

Facebook Fan

Hi, I am in the Army and reporting to Korea in November. The gar-

rison Facebook page has been very instrumental to my decision-
making pertaining my arrival to Korea. I have received information
on housing, finances, schools and much more – and the great thing
is that it’s from individuals that are there are have been there giving
their honest opinions on certain situations. By the way, Col. Hall is
great....to see him post messages and inform others how to handle
situations goes to show what a great man and leader he is. Thank
you, sir!

Michael Aloisi
Deployed Facebook Fan

I’m using your FB to keep in touch as I’ll be reporting to EUSA

Band in early spring after leaving Iraq, spending a few months in
Hawaii, attending ANCOC in V.A., going on leave in Hawaii and
moving the family to Korea (busy winter!). It’s been a good way
to get in touch with what’s on my long range calendar. I can tell
the kids about things they can do in Korea in my phone calls.
Tammy Kay Sawyer
Facebook Fan
I love to see all the info pop up when I open my page. Its a nice
way to see what is going on!
A new three-way stop along 8th Army Drive is designed to lower speeds along the road and increase safety within the school zone as
more than a thousand students begin school. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Choi Keun-woo
By Dave McNally stop similar to the intersection near Trent Gym on
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Main Post.
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall is confident
YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison officials the measures will increase safety in the school zone.
announced new measures to slow traffic on 8th Army “This is my number one priority,” Hall said. “With
school in session, we all need to be aware of driving
Drive. Two new stop signs have been installed at the
T-intersection near Popeye’s on South Post. safety on the installation.”
Hall said the new three-way stop will help alleviate
“This will definitely slow traffic in our school
zone,” said U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Emergency traffic congestion for people leaving the Dragon Hill
Services Director Ricky Oxendine. “But, it will also Lodge through the back exit.
allow for a smoother flow of traffic for vehicles on Earlier last week, the garrison implemented new
IX Corps.” traffic patterns in the Dragon Hill Lodge complex
IX Corps is the road in front of the Community during a four-month roof renovation project.
Services Building and the Dragon Hill Lodge Point Vehicles may no longer make a left turn from the
Health Club. The T-intersection is now a three-way main entrance onto 8th Army Drive.
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I want to know
W
e all have a stake in our team and I will look over the results and
quality of life here in Garrison talk about our findings with you in the
Yongsan, and that is why I coming months. We will identify trends
am asking you to complete the online and areas that we can improve. The data
Customer Service Assessment at www. that you provide us through the survey
myarmyvoice.org to help me and the will provide us with the facts needed to
Army at large understand what services help expedite change where possible and
your value and how we are doing. influence decision makers.
Community feedback – your feedback – Like many other commanders, I
is something I depend upon each week to have an ‘open door’ policy, too. Yet,
calibrate services to meet your needs and technology has made it possible for
make investment that open door to
decisions, whether be where you are
it be installing new “... I appreciated the – at home on the
street lighting or computer, grabbing
constr ucting the fact that the online a coffee at the food
‘ K i s s a n d Dr o p’ court or on the
lanes at our schools. Customer Service phone. As always,
When you speak, I you can submit
listen. Assessment only took your feedback
The Army is to me using the
listening, too. about 10 minutes to online Interactive
More than at any C u s t o m e r
other time in its complete.” Ev a l u a t i o n
history, the Army (also known as
has learned to listen Col. Dave Hall ICE), calling the
to your needs and USAG-Yongsan Commander C o m m a n d e r ’s
measure them so Ho t l i n e a t 7 3 8 -
that it does not just 3484 or sending
offer services, but services you value. me a message at the garrison Web site.
Because the well-being of the Army I even monitor the USAG-Yongsan
Family means a stronger fighting force Facebook page.
and stronger families supporting our If you have a suggestion or observation
nation’s freedom around the world, you about quality of life issues in the garrison,
may notice more surveys asking for your please do not keep them to yourself. Log
feedback. on when you have a moment to the
Just like many of you, I am a Soldier Customer Service Assessment at www.
and a parent with a busy schedule, so myarmyvoice.org . The survey will close
I appreciated the fact that the online after Sept. 18, so there is still some
Customer Service Assessment only took time left for us to share ideas and rank
about 10 minutes to complete. services. I look forward to reading your
So what will I do with the survey feedback and thank you in advance for
results once they are completed? My participating!
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Foreign Service Officer Test

U.S. Embassy Seoul
SEOUL — U.S. Citizens who are
interested in taking the Foreign Service
Officer Test (FSOT) should visit www.
careers.state.gov to get information on the
exam and register for the test. The FSOT is
open to all US citizens and it’s free
The website also has information on
many different career opportunities with
the Department of State.
The U.S. Embassy will be administering the
Foreign Service exam in Seoul on the following
dates: October 8, 9, and 10, 2009.
Please be advised that the registration
process for the Foreign Service
Officer Test has changed. Applicants will
start by filling out a registration package that
consists of an application form and a set
of personal narrative questions that, taken
together, provide information about your
experience and qualifications. Applicants
will need approximately three hours to
complete the registration package.
Questions?
Email FSOTSeoul@state.gov

Security Certified Network Training

Chief Enterprise Services Office - Korea Attendance is limited to 15 students.
There is no cost for attendance; however
DAEGU GARRISON — Army TYD/Per Diem requirements must be funded
Information Assurance professionals
(Military and Civilians) throughout Korea are
by the student’s organization if required.
Please submit a completed SF 182 NLT
encouraged to attend this Security Certified 10 September 2009 via email to RCIO-
Network Professional (SCNP) training K-InformationAssurance@korea.army.
scheduled for 21 – 25 September 2009 at the mil. Students selected for attendance will
Area 4 Network Enterprise Center training be notified via email NLT 12 September
classroom located on Camp Henry. 2009.
Join the US Ski Patrol - Asia
Volunteer your skills to help the USFK
community at Korean Ski Resorts.
Join us on Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.,
1st Replacement Center Yongsan.
Visit http://usskipatrolasia.com
or email rokuslok@yahoo.com
Pfc. Robert Hedman, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment maintenance
support team microwave operator performs quarterly maintenance on the Harris
Megastar 155 microwave radio. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Seungkwon Kim
Cobras secure their maitenance mission
By Sgt. Seungkwon Kim hours of low visibility increase the survivability
1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs of these personnel,” Barnett continued.
To operate in coordination with the ROKAF
YONGSAN GARRISON — Early one security team, Korean Augmentations to the
August morning, Headquarters and Headquarters United States Army worked as translators.
Detachment, 41st Signal Battalion, conducted a night Pfc. Ji Hoon Rim, HHD orderly room clerk,
mission in coordination with a Korean Air Force explained how he felt about the mission.
security team at Beason communications facility. “Basically, my job was to translate English
During the mission, site security forces from commands to Korean and let my commander
HHD rehearsed tactical site clearing operations know what the ROKAF security team said.
coordinated with the ROKAF security team. Now that it is my third time coming to
“This was a good opportunity to rehearse our Beason as a translator, I feel more and more
ability to conduct operations at night,” said Capt. confident working in with the two units.
Michael Barnett, HHD commander. Moreover, this mission was a good chance to
“In order to protect these resources during practice backing-up the MST, securing the
combat operations, missions conducted during building and everything. I liked it.”

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New GI Bill Will Heighten Professional Work Force

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — More college-educated professionals will enter the next generation’s

professional work force as a result of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K.
Shinseki said this week at the American Legion’s 91st National Convention in Louisville, Ky.
Shinseki lauded the organization’s efforts in advocating the new legislation, just as it
fought for the original GI Bill more than 65 years ago.
“Just as you were responsible for the passage of the original GI Bill in 1944, your commitment here
was instrumental, yet again, in getting this 9/11 GI Bill through the Congress,” Shinseki said.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill took effect Aug. 1, and with its expanded benefits and the
option of transferring benefits to family members, it’s likely to affect the country the
way the original GI Bill did in 1944, he said.
Between 1944 and 1956, millions of veterans took advantage of educational benefits
provided by the original bill and helped to fill the nation’s work force with qualified and trained
professionals. Although they no longer wore the military uniform, the veterans’ contributions
to the country weren’t any less significant, he said.
“Returning World War II veterans leveraged the educational opportunities they had under the issue, he said, but he noted it won’t be easy.
the original GI Bill into sustained economic growth for the nation, catapulting the nation into “We’re moving in the right direction to remove this block from all of our
the world’s largest economy [and into a position of] leadership in the free world,” he said. “Our consciences, and are committed to ending homelessness,” he said. “No one that
country became richer by 450,000 trained engineers, 240,000 accountants, 238,000 teachers, has served the nation as we have should live without care and without hope. I
91,000 scientists, 66,000 doctors, 22,000 dentists and [by] millions of other college-educated know there are no absolutes in life, ... but I also know that if we don’t put a big
veterans who went on to lead our great country in the second half of the 20th century. target out there, we won’t get our best efforts.”
“This new Post-9/11 GI Bill has the potential to impact the country in the same Homelessness is the last stop in an unfortunate road for many veterans, the
way, thanks to your leadership and the leadership in country,” he added. “You’ve been secretary said. “To do this well, we’ll have to attack the entire downward spiral that
our eyes and ears for identifying needs for veterans.” ends in homelessness,” he said. “We must offer education, we must offer jobs, we
The education opportunities also will help VA in its struggle to end homelessness among must treat depression and we must treat substance abuse, [and] we must offer safe
veterans, which, Shinseki said, also will have an indirect but positive effect on a host of other housing [for homeless veterans]. We must do it all.”
issues. Veterans lead the nation in homelessness, he said, and also are ranked among the highest The Post-9/11 GI Bill may not deliver an immediate impact on the homeless issue
groups in the country for depression and substance abuse. and others that veterans may face, but education is a long-term investment that will
In 2003, more than 195,000 veterans were without homes. Shinseki pointed to a lack of ensure many of their futures, he said.
education and employment opportunities, as well as mental-health and substance-abuse issues, “This investment in America’s future will go on for decades to come,” he said. “I
as the main reasons for the over-representation of homeless veterans. told you what happened the first time we did this: thousands of trained engineers,
Today, VA estimates that 131,000 veterans are homeless, and Shinseki said he’s scientists, doctors, dentists, accountants [and] teachers. Lightning is about to strike
determined to get them off the streets within the next five years. His department and twice. And those who’ve answered our nation’s call are going to be benefited into being
President Barack Obama’s administration are moving in the right direction to tackle leaders for our country in the 21st century through this program.”

Sep 4 - Sep 10

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

CASEY POST GRAD (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. MEN OF HONOR (R) 4 p.m. TRANSFORMERS (PG-13) 5:30 p.m. POST GRAD NO SHOW BRUNO NO SHOW
TRANSFORMERS (PG-13) 8:30 p.m. POST GRAD (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 BRUNO (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m.

ICE AGE
HENRY TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE
IMAGINE THAT
(PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 3 p.m. PUBLIC ENEMIES NO SHOW NO SHOW NO SHOW
768-7724 (PG-13) 7 p.m. TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE YEAR ONE (R) 7 p.m.
(PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.

POST GRAD ICE AGE (PG) 3:30 p.m. ICE AGE

HUMPHREYS (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. POST GRAD (PG) 3:30 p.m. DISTRICT 9 DISTRICT 9 BRUNO BRUNO
DISTRICT 9 (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. POST GRAD (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
753-7716 (R) 9 p.m. DISTRICT 9 (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
(R) 9 p.m.

HOVEY BRUNO TRANSFORMERS POST GRAD NO SHOW BRUNO NO SHOW THE FINAL DESTINATION
(PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
730-5412 (R) 7 p.m.

KUNSAN GI JOE GI JOE

(PG-13) 6 / 8:30 p.m.
BRUNO
(R) 6 p.m. NO SHOW NO SHOW NO SHOW PUBLIC ENEMIES
(PG-13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
782-4987 PUBLIC ENEMIES
(R) 8:30 p.m.

G-FORCE G-FORCE PUBLIC ENEMIES

OSAN FINAL DESTINATION (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 1 p.m. (R) 4 p.m. BRUNO BRUNO TOWN HALL MEETING
(R) 7 / 9:30 p.m. FINAL DESTINATION FINAL DESTINATION FINAL DESTINATION (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
784-4930 (R) 3:30 / 7 / 9:30 p.m. (R) 3:30 / 7 / 9:30 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.

RED CLOUD TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE

(PG-13) 7 p.m.
THE PROPOSAL BRUNO ICE AGE THE HANGOVER
NO SHOW POST GRAD
(PG-13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 PUBLIC ENEMIES
(R) 9 p.m.

TRANSFORMERS TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE

STANLEY (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE TRANSFORMERS NO SHOW THE FINAL DESTINATION YEAR ONE
THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) 7 p.m.
732-5565 (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.
PUBLIC ENEMIES
(R) 9 p.m.
(PG-13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 / 9 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.

THE FINAL DESTINATION THE FINAL DESTINATION DISTRICT 9 DISTRICT 9 BRUNO BRUNO BRUNO
(R) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (R) 4 / 7 p.m. (R) 4 / 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN ICE AGE: DAWN OF DINOSAURS ICE AGE: DAWN OF DINOSAURS ICE AGE: DAWN OF DINOSAURS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM YEAR ONE YEAR ONE
(PG) 3 / 6 p.m. (PG) 3 / 6 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m.
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(PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.
DRAGONBALL : EVOLUTION DRAGONBALL : EVOLUTION PUBLIC ENEMIES PUBLIC ENEMIES PUBLIC ENEMIES
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U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Sunday 0900 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 Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey 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.) Terry E. Jarvis:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-3917
Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel E. Husak:
daniel.husak1@us.army.mil, 736-3018
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CHAPLAIN
Area II Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel
Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel
Mision Pentecostal Hispana Korean Korean
Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel
United Pentecostal Mass
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Early Morning Service call 753-3909
(Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Mon/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.-P) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
KATUSA Contemporary
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Catholic Services
Catholic Services
Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Mass
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1130 Camp Carroll
Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Jewish
Jewish Worship Service
Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United
Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized
civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information.
USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:
jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998 Kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@us.army.mil, 765-6139
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I. A.M. STRONG — Iron Soldier & KATUSA Competition

Sgt. Shawn C. Che, HHC USAG-Daegu, makes a final spurt at the last minute of 2 Mile run during Iron Soldier and KATUSA competition held at Camp Henry’s Victory field, Sept. 2.
daegu garrison — Iron Soldier and KATUSA competition was held at Camp
Henry’s Victory field, Sept. 2. This competition sponsored by Daegu USO to give a
motivation for staying combat ready. 13 U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers from Area IV
participated in this competition, doing push-up, sit-up and 2 Mile run. The winner
for male Soldier competition was Pfc. Hernandez, Enrique from Camp Carroll
with scores of 358; 82 push-ups, 115 sit-ups and 11:58 for 2 Mile run while Pfc.
Dommer, Jessica, Digital Liaison Detachment-Rear, won the female competition
with scores of 321; 43 push-ups, 90 sit-ups and 14:45 for 2 Mile run. The awards
for winners were presented by 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Sgt.
Major, Brian S. Connie. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Park, Kyung Rock

The male Soldier competition winner, Pfc. The female Soldier competition winner, Pfc.
Hernandez, Enrique Dommer, Jessica, DLDR
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Proper push-up form and tips for success
By Randy Behr
Athletic Director USAG-RC
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Here
is a plan to increase and help you ‘ace’ your push-up
performance in the P.T. test.
First, I want to explain how to accomplish
a correct push-up for safety purposes and for
maximum results.
Before we start a push-up, it is wise to find
a level surface to execute a push-up because an
uneven surface will create undue stress on one side
of the body and ultimately lead to injury.
First, lay on the ground stomach down,
hands at chest level approximately shoulder
width apart with your fingers spread side. Avoid
spreading your hands too far apart because this
puts more pressure on the rotator cuff potentially
injuring the shoulder region. If the push-up is
performed correctly (with the ‘down’ position
almost on the ground) the wide grip makes it
more difficult. By staying more fairly narrow, or
at least shoulder-width, it puts the pressure on
the chest, triceps and back, two major muscles
which allow for greater force.
Smart Choices help shoppers meet their caloric needs
By Lt. Col. Karen E. Hawkins
DeCA dietitian
FORT LEE, Va. — If you are looking
for nutrition guidance on the front of the
foods you buy in the commissary, your search
just got easier. The Smart Choices Program
was developed based on the value of a single,
credible and uniform front-of-package nutrition
labeling system that U.S. food manufacturers
and retailers can voluntarily adopt.
This system is designed to help shoppers
identify smarter food and beverage choices
within product categories that fit within their
daily calorie needs. The new symbol will be
allowed only on those products that meet strict
science-based nutrition criteria derived from the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, reports from
the Institute of Medicine and other sources of
consensus dietary guidance.
Specific qualifying criteria were developed
for 19 product categories, such as beverages,
cereals, meats, dairy and snacks, based on the
presence of nutrients to limit (for example, fats
and added sugars), nutrients to encourage (for
example, calcium and potassium), and food
groups to encourage (for example, fruits and
vegetables and whole grains).
By developing nutrition criteria for these 19
product categories based on consensus dietary
guidance, the Smart Choices Program is designed
NEWS THE MORNING CALM
Greater force equals greater repetions.
Now, extend your arms so your entire body is
off the ground and your toes are firmly planted
on the ground. Then, tighten up the entire body,
especially the core and gluteus region.
This will give you an advantage and allow
you to accomplish a few more push-ups. That
is why I always reinforce how important the
core is (not just abdominals)
Everything begins with the core, specifically
with a muscle called the Transverse Abdominal,
commonly referred to the TA. Any movement
the body makes originates here, whether you’re
standing, running, jumping or simply pushing a
broom. Remember this when you train.
We are now ready to complete the downward
portion. Moderately lower yourself almost all the
way to the ground. In the ‘old days’, a workout
partner would put their fist on the ground under
your chest. This is still a great technique, but the
Army doesn’t require this.
Remember to maintain a breathing
pattern. inhale on the way down and exhale
Before you start a push-up ensure you’re on level ground and don’t spread your on the way up.
arms to wide. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd See you in the gym!
to help guide consumer choices within each product
category. To help you better understand the science
behind the check mark here is more information from
www.smartchoicesprogram.com.
Public policy consistently recommends that
people eat within an appropriate daily calorie intake
to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Therefore,
all products displaying the Smart Choices Program
symbol will be required to display the calorie
information that clearly states calories per serving
and number of servings per container. The intent of
the calorie information is to help people stay within
their daily calorie needs and easily compare the calorie
content of foods within categories.
The Smart Choices Program includes 19 product
categories that must meet the general qualifying criteria
of nutrients to limit and nutrients or food groups
to encourage. Each category was then evaluated to
fine-tune the criteria so that it was in line with the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans and other sources of
nutrition science and authoritative guidance.
For more information about making healthy
choices, visit Ask the Dietitian on http://www. These are nutrients that Americans need to eat less of in their diet for better health.
commissaries.com and post your questions on the General Benchmarks;
DeCA Dietitian Forum. Be sure to look for other Total fat – no more than 35 % of daily caloric intake
useful information in the Dietitian’s Voice archive. Saturated fat – less than 10 % of total calories
Sign up with the DeCA Dietitian on www.twitter. Trans fat – 0 g (labeled)
com and get messages sent to your cell phone today. Cholesterol – no more than 60 mg per serving
For delicious recipes, check out Kay’s Kitchen. Added sugars – no more than 25 % of total calories
And to enjoy all your commissary has to offer, Sodium – no more than 480 mg per serving
sign up for the Commissary Connection.
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Humphreys Middle school students attending a brand-new school

By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Peninsula-wide, children headed back to
school Aug. 31 and for USAG-Humphreys
Middle schoolers, a new school as well as
faculty awaited their arrival.
Humphreys American School students
in grades six through eight now attend class
in the recently-completed education center
and some students already think there are
perks to attending a new school. Last year
they attended classes in a south campus
building.
“It’s really cool and it’s really, really
big,” said Dominic Perez, a Humphreys
American School sixth grader. “We have a
lot more space.”
Eighth grader Iray Hylton recently
moved to Humphreys from Clarksville,
Tenn. and said, “I like it (the school), we get
a lot of breaks and there are more choices of A change from last school year, Humphreys American School students in grades six to eight now attend class in the recently-completed education
electives. The classrooms are big!” center. The two-story, 41,732 square foot building has 12 multipurpose rooms, a computer classroom, a video-tele training room, a science lab,
HAS has 432 students enrolled; 137 conference room, two testing rooms and offices for the staff. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
attend the new Middle school. to fifth graders and the new Middle school Department of Defense Education Activity locations closer to students.
Joyce Diggs, who is beginning her for sixth to eighth graders. Virtual School hub, also located in the new The following semester-long courses
second year as HAS principal, said that the “This year we have all three components education center. will be taught using the DoDEA Virtual
first few days of school have been good. (Primary, Intermediate and Middle schools) The Virtual Hub provides supplemental School teachers:
“So far this school year, everything’s and it’s nice because students have their own courses to high school students attending Advanced Placement Calculus AB; AP
going extremely well,” Diggs said. “The space,” said Vicki Leivermann-Shulson, USFK schools. All students enrolled here Calculus BC; AP Computer Science; AP
students are still adjusting to getting back HAS guidance counselor. “We’re very much are eligible to take classes on a space- English Literature; AP German; AP Physics
into a routine but overall, I’m pleased.” aligned to stateside school formation.” available basis using any computer. B; AP US History; Economics; Health
In addition to the new middle school Leivermann says the first week of school DoDEA created the Virtual School Education; Humanities; JAVA I; JAVA II;
location, Humphreys’ students attend has been “wonderful and so calm. The kids program to deliver course work to students and Marine Biology.
school at two other locations on the have been very happy and this has been an worldwide and to provide synchronous Editor’s note—Material from an earlier
installation: South campus for Sure Start extremely successful first week.” instructional support via a virtual hub article on the DoDEA Virtual Hub by Ken
to second graders, north campus for third Another new feature at HAS is the which places teachers in geographic Hall was used in this article.

Humphreys health officials poised for seasonal influenza shot drive

By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The

normal flu season starts in November and lasts
until March and Humphreys health officials are
gearing up to combat influenza here.
According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, more than
200,000 people are hospitalized from flu
complications and about 36,000 people die
from flu-related causes every year.
In addition to getting an annual flu shot or
mist, there are many ways people can ward off the
flu: washing hands, avoiding people who are sick
and staying home when sick. The Humphreys
Medical Clinic will be offering flu shots soon.
“Flu shots are available for all Humphreys
DoD ID card holders,” said Capt. Debra Murray,
Area III Officer in Charge of Army Public Health
nursing. “Active duty Soldiers can get their flu
shots Sept. 9-10 at the Super Gym from 6 a.m.
until 6 p.m. Active duty Family members, DoD
Civilians, military Retirees and Korean National
employees can get their flu shots Sept. 11 at the
Super Gym from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Murray re-emphasized that personal measures
are effective in flu prevention.
“A simple way to protect yourself from
the flu is to wash your hands. If soap and Simple hand washing reduces an individual’s chance of getting the flu. The normal flu season starts in November and lasts until March and
water aren’t available, an alcohol-based hand Humphreys health officials are gearing up to combat influenza. To learn more about the 2009-2010 flu season, visit www.flu.gov or www.cdc.
sanitizer is good too,” she said. gov/flu/about/season. — Courtesy graphic
The vaccine is administered two ways, nostrils. Medical screening questionnaires will Humphreys American School Sept. 17 and receiving the vaccination.
either via a shot or through the nose. The be given at time of vaccination to determine 24 to administer the flu-mist. The school To learn more about the 2009-2010 flu
shot, called flu zone is given intramuscular and which vaccine a person will receive. nurse will send home permission slips for season, visit www.flu.gov or www.cdc.gov/
the flu-mist is a metered dose given in both Humphreys health officials will visit parents to fill out prior to their children flu/about/season.
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News & Notes
Hometown News Holiday Greetings
The Hometown News Team will be at U.S. Army
Garrison Humphreys Sept. 16 to film holiday
greetings at the Community Activity Center
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information,
call 754-6132.
New DES Headquarters
USAG-Humphreys Directorate of Emergency
Services has moved to Bldg. S481. For on-
post emergencies dial 0505-753-7911 and the
MP Desk number has changed to 753-3111 or
3112. For fire emergencies, call 753-6173.
Customer Service Assessment
It is nearly time for the annual Customer Service
Assessment survey to capture feedback on the
services you receive here. Your voice can make
a difference in changing the quality of life at
USAG-Humphreys. The survey began Aug. 24
and will close Sept. 18. For more information
contact Sandra Peckins, Installation Customer
Service Officer, at 754-8060.
CFC Unit Coordinators Training
The Combined Federal Campaign Mandatory
Training for Unit Coordinators and key
Persons will take place at Bldg. 544, third
floor briefing room, 9 a.m., Sept. 23. For more
information please contact Suzanne Castillo,
CFC Community Area Project Officer, Military
Personnel Division, at 753-7327.
Annual College Fair
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will
have its Annual College Fair at Seoul American
Elementary School Cafeteria(Yongsan-
Garrison) Sept. 26, from 12 p.m. to 3
p.m. For more information, please e-mail
ROKDSTCOLLEGEFAIR@hotmail.com or call
010-3125-0466/010-8690-1442.
Humphreys Construction Update
From August 2009 to January 2010,
Department of Public Works will have a project
in progress along Freedom Road. The work
area will consist of the Freedom Road area from
the CPX Road to the intersection of Freedom
Road and Mac Arthur Road. Work will consist
of resurfacing of the entire roadway and a new
sidewalk for pedestrian safety. The project will
last approximately 160 days.
We would like to advise everyone to please
use caution when traveling in this area and to
pay close attention to the traffic controls and
flagman for directions.
Influenza shot drive
Seasonal flu shots are available for USAG-
Humphreys community members. Active duty
Soldiers can get their flu shots Sept. 9-10 at the
Super Gym from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Active duty
Family members, DoD civilians, military retirees
and Korean National employees can get their
flu shots Sept. 11 at the Super Gym from 6 a.m.
until 6 p.m. Makeup day for seasonal flu shots
Oct. 1 from 6:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Super
Gym. For more information or questions, call
the Immunization clinic at 753-7658.
Changes to Shoppette Operating Hours
Starting Sept. 14, the Rose Shoppette’s hours
of operation will be 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 10:00
p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Also, the Army
Family Housing shoppette’s hours of operation
will be 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily.
Health System Specialist
Announcement Number KOFK09736268.
Humphreys Clinic, 168 Multifunctional Medical
Battalion, is looking for a Health System
Specialist, GS-09. Apply by Sept. 14 with your
resume. Contact Mr. Hong Chae-sik at 753-
3958, or e-mail hong.chaesik@us.army.mil.
AREA III THE MORNING CALM
Humphreys Firefighters close to 100 percent EMT-B certification
By Bob McElroy
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The
fire departments at Humphreys, Long
and Eagle have been working toward a
goal for the last several months which,
when they achieve it, will benefit not just
the fire fighters but each community they
serve—100 percent of the firefighters
trained and certified as Emergency Medical
Technicians-Basic.
Assistant fire chief and chief of training
Dathan Black said the department has
been training its fire fighters to EMT-Basic
certification since January 2009. During the
most recent training in July, 24 firefighters
from Camps Long and Eagle in Wonju
earned their EMT-B certification following
an intense training program Black led.
Black said that the Wonju training
consisted of teaching the firefighters how to
extricate victims from car wrecks and then
Firefighters from Camps Long and Eagle extract an accident victim during Emergency Medical
teaching the appropriate medical treatment
Technicians-Basic training recently. — U.S. Army photo by Dathan Black
to stabilize them for evacuation.
The training provided the firefighters through each car’s sheet metal and spread it Black said there was one more challenge
with the skills needed to treat bone injuries, apart to free the victims, Black said. Once the training presented to the firefighters, all
stop bleeding, perform shock management they freed the victims from the vehicles, of whom are Korean: all of the instruction
and airway management and how to the challenge was to identify the injuries was in English.
ventilate a patient who was not breathing, and treat them. “I’ve got nothing but good things to
Black added. “We gave them the signs and symptoms say about the students,” Black said. “We
We had three victims, two in one car and and asked ‘What do you do?’” Black said. cut them no slack; they had to learn all of
a single victim in another; each had been in Some of the simulated injuries were the terms in English and they did. They
a high speed motor vehicle accident and had compound fractures, spinal, neck and head did great”
severe injuries, Black said. The firefighters injuries and unconsciousness. The Humphreys, Long and Eagle
had to extricate them properly and give Humphreys Garrison EMT-Bs are communities benefit as well from the
them the appropriate medical treatment. also trained on skills which can mean the training, Black said.
The victims were manikins the firefighters difference between life and death: patient “This is great for the community,” Black
use for training; the cars were wrecked but assessment and management for medical said. “We’re in the business of helping
not in accidents, they were crushed, dented emergencies, patient assessment for trauma, people.”
and mangled by a fork lift and a concrete bleeding control, shock management, Black said that the fire department’s goal
block, Black said. The intent was to recreate airway maintenance, oxygen administration, is to have all of its firefighters and chiefs
how a car would look after it had been in a cardiac arrest management and automated EMT-B trained and certified by the end of
high-speed crash. external defibrillator operation. October this year.
The trainees used a combi-tool to cut
Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation recognizes deserving Area III Families
By Lori Yerdon
build a partnership with Army Families, a Family send a brief explanation
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs enhancing their strength and resilience.” detailing why they deserve an award to:
The deadline for nominating Families is area3mwrmarketing@korea.army.mil or call
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N — Sept. 25. If you are interested in nominating 754-5875 for more information.
November is Military Family month and
USAG-Humphreys’ Directorate of Family
Operation Rising Star
and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is
celebrating by recognizing three, Area III
Families.
“This is the first year we are recognizing
deserving Families and I think it’s
important,” said Mike Mooney, Family and
MWR Marketing Chief and Special Events
Coordinator. “The strength of Soldiers
comes from the strength of their Families.”
Army Families living throughout Area
III – USAG-Humphreys, Wonju, Suwon
and elements at Osan Air base – are eligible
to be nominated for recognition.
A committee will select three Families
based on nominations received and the
Families will receive a myriad of prizes.
Mooney said, “The winners will receive HUMPHREYS GARRISON – Staff Sgt. Michel Gordon performs his version of Jamey Johnson’s
prizes worth more than $1,000 including “In Color” during USAG-Humphreys’ Operation Rising Star competition here Saturday. Gordon, a
the new FMWR value book and a $100 section sergeant assigned to A Company, 304th Signal Battalion, won first place and $500 at the
installation-level competition and advanced to the Army-wide finals. Gordon’s performance video
Army and Air Force Exchange gift card.
will be forwarded to the Family and MWR Command’s Army Entertainment Division to be reviewed
The recognition of these Families and shared online. Operation Rising Star is modeled after the popular television show American
embodies the Army Family Covenant and
Idol. This year marks the fifth season for Operation Rising Star, with finalists competing for a
the Army’s commitment to its Families,” he chance to win an ultimate recording experience. For more details on the competition, visit www.
said. “We are committed to helping leaders oprisingstar.com.— U.S. Army photo by Lorenzo Ramches
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121 Combat Support Hospital ready for action in record time

By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — About

150 Soldiers, Korean Augmentees to the
United States Army and Korean Service
Corps members exceeded expectations
during exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 09
when they set up a complete combat support
hospital here in just under 48 hours.
Before the exercise, the unit’s goal was to
set up and be operational within 72 hours.
The combined group’s teamwork during the
set-up proved the key to success.
Troops from 121st Combat Support
Hospital in Seoul traveled to Humphreys,
linked up with the 22nd KSC, assembled
a massive, 16,000 square foot Alaskan tent
style facility and installed the equipment
needed to be a fully operational CASH.
“Everyone was really motivated and
worked as a team to get stuff set up,” said
Capt. Derral Prowant, perioperative nurse,
121st CASH. “There was a lot of things
everyone had to do to make everything go
together. Family members of our Soldiers
were able to tour the facility and see what
their sponsors do on the job. It’s important During UFG, Republic of Korea nurses were among more than 100 visitors to the 121st CASH, including Eighth U.S. Army Command Sergeant
to have family support and this is our chance Major Robert Winzenried, (center) and the 121st CASH Family Readiness Group. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
to show them how significant they are in the with this level of training operation,” said The 121st CASH featured intensive care of our operation. Our mission was to
big picture of our success.” Kralicea. “During night training, we had wards, a sterilization ward, operating room, familiarize our Soldiers on the setup of the
Sgt. Kevin Kralicea, a combat medic a simulation where a Soldier was brought dining facility, chapel, ultrasound imagery structure, fill it with their equipment and
with 121st CASH said the hospital staff in on a stretcher after he was run over by ward, and a pharmacy. train on their equipment. Support from our
responded to several training scenarios a vehicle. We stabilized the patient and got “We set up an 84-bed unit facility out of KSC’s at Humphreys Garrison were really
during their stay at Humphreys. He said him to the operating room section quickly. our 248 beds that we could actually set up,” the backbone of our effort because they
they are valuable to determine where their The training was a real eye-opener for our said Dr. (Col.) Ronald E. Smith, commander have the knowledge to help us complete
weaknesses are. junior enlisted Soldiers and they really did 121st Combat Support Hospital. our mission faster. They really made a big
“We can help each other improve a great job.” “Most of what we set up was the meat difference for us.”

6-52 AMD BN hosts cultural partnership day with sister units

By 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon
6-52 ADA Public Affairs

SUWON AIR BASE — On August

29, 6-52 Air and Missile Defense battalion
hosted its sister units – Republic of Korea
Army Special Warfare Training Group, 510
Air Defense Artillery Battalion and the
Republic of Korea Air Force’s 10th Fighter
Wing – to a first-ever, post-Ulchi Freedom
Guardian cultural partnership day.
Lt. Col. Robert Kelley, commander, 6-52
AMD Bn., began the day by welcoming the
sister units to the event.
“It is quite motivating and remarkable to
see how close our units have become over
the short amount of time that we have been
partners,” he said. “This once again shows
the strong bond that ROK and U.S. shares
and the relationship that the armed forces of
both countries continue to strengthen.”
Next, participants posed for a group
photo, as members of the different units
stood side-by-side.
Units then unleashed their teams to
participate in one of the three main sporting Soldiers from 6-52 AMD Battalion and ROKA 510 ADA Battalion compete in a tug-of-war Aug. 24 during a cultural partnership day at Suwon Air
events of the day – soccer, softball and Base. 6-52 AMD Battalion hosted members from the ROKA Special Warfare Training Group, 510 ADA Battalion and ROKAF 10th Fighter Wing
basketball. The ROKAF 10th Fighter Wing as they participated in sports, ate food and shared each other’s company.— U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon
took the soccer match; 6-52 ADA prevailed Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers “When we first established our partnership, units into even stronger partners.”
in basketball and softball. representatives sponsored block party events our enemies felt the initial threat of two Since May of this year, 6-52 AMD
ROKA Special Warfare Training Group and served cheeseburgers, ribs and pork great units coming together. However, battalion has established partnerships with
claimed victory in the special event – steaks throughout the day. because our relationship has become several Republic of Korea units. Through
the tug-of-war. The winning teams were Reflecting on the events of the day, stronger and closer, our enemies should fear partnerships, the units strengthen the
presented with a 6-52 Iron Horse statue. Command Sgt. Maj. Chun Sung-jung, us that much more. We must continue to alliance and share each other’s company and
Along with the sporting events, ROKA Special Warfare Training Group said, develop our relationship and mold our two also exchange culture and friendship.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
Who will be USAG Daegu’s next rising star?
Daegu Garrison
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Preliminary competitions to determine
the Army’s best vocalist will soon be
underway at 35 installations, camps or
forward operating bases across the globe
— as the search for the Army’s 2009 Rising
Star begins.
Operation Rising Star is modeled after
the popular television show American Idol.
The competition is open to all Active Duty,
Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers for
all branches of service and their Family
members 18 years and older.
This year marks the fifth season for
Operation Rising Star, with finalists
competing locally and then live on the
Pentagon Channel, for a chance to win an
ultimate recording experience.
Selection at the installation level will be
done through a combination of audience
voting and the scores from a three-
judge panel. The audience votes and the
judges’ ratings count for 50 percent of the
participant’s score.
The grand prize for this year’s top
performer is The Ultimate Music Recording
Experience; an all-expense-paid trip for two
to Los Angeles, CA, to record a three-song
demo CD. The trip includes professional
studio time and one-on-one time with
music executives who will coach the winner
in music arrangement, vocals, mixing and
mastering.
Every participating installation will
award cash prizes for first ($500) through
third ($100) place finishers. Audience
members are encouraged to come out and
support their favorite contestants at all
the local events, since each local contest
will also award a $300 cash prize “Spirit
Award” to the most supportive unit or
Commander’s Labor Day Safety Message
Labor Day provides USAG Daegu and
Area IV Soldiers, civilians, contractors and
family members an opportunity for enjoying
a final and well-deserved summer holiday
with family and friends. Although we are far
from our homeland and some of us do not
have our immediate family close by; we can
still enjoy our Area IV family community
and our host Korean national adventures and
activities. We must anticipate all possible
hazards associated with our activities and
take appropriate action in eliminating or
reducing the probability of personnel injury
and/or property damaging.
When driving is included in your
activities, keep in mind the heavy traffic
conditions, which exist in Korea. Allow
plenty of time to get to and from your
destination safely.
The USAG Daegu Transportation
Motor Pool (TMP) will be providing free
safety inspections for POVs Sept 2-4. The
inspections of your vehicles are to ensure
all the safety items work properly. They
will check your lights, wipers, brakes,
horn, etc. and make sure your seatbelts
are in proper working order. The TMP
at Camp Henry and Camp Carroll will
conduct inspections from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. These inspections are safety related
only and cannot be used for POV vehicle
registration.
AREA IV
Family Readiness Group.
“The talent and personalities of the
Rising Star contestants are truly amazing,”
said Kristen Kea, Event Manager at the
Family and MWR Command. “I know
audience members that have gone to the
local events in the past would agree with
me. It’s a great night out with unique
entertainment available nowhere else in
your community.”
Will you be the Army’s 2009 Rising
Star winner? It starts with competing
in the elimination rounds at your local
installation and rallying all your friends to
fill the audience and vote for you. The fun
Remember, drinking and driving is not
only a career ending move. It is extremely
dangerous. You, your family, your friends
and your unit are all directly affected by the
decision you make concerning alcohol use.
There is a possibility for stormy weather,
high winds, heavy rain and flooding during
this period. Please ensure you have taken
all required precautions needed to protect
property and your family, be prepared to
relocate as required. Prevalent seasonal
weather conditions during this period are
normally hot and humid. Make hydration
a priority, no matter what the event. Heat
injuries can occur suddenly and without
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Army family member and veteran Joyce
Dodson (black dress with microphone) of
Bamberg, Germany, receives the adoration
of finalists after winning the 2008 Operation
Rising Star military singing contest Nov.
14 at Wallace Theater on Fort Belvoir, Va.-
Photo by Tim Hipps, FMWRC Public Affairs
begins Sept. 5, at 7 p.m., at the Hilltop The top 12 vocalists selected from the
Club on Camp Walker. performance videos submitted, will perform
Pick up your contestant application at the live finals Nov. 14 – 21, 2009 at the
for the USAG Daegu competition at Wallace Theater, Fort Belvoir, VA. Second
the Hilltop Club or stop by the MWR and third prizes at the televised finals are
Marketing office on Camp Henry, Building $1,000 and $500 dollars, respectively.
1211.For complete details, official rules, This year’s Operation Rising Star
and a list of participating locations, visit competition is sponsored by General
www.OpRisingStar.com. Motors Military Discount program. Please
The winners at each local installation visit their website to learn how you can
will forward their performance videos to save on your next GM vehicle - www.
the Family and MWR Command’s Army gmmilitarydiscount.com.
Entertainment Division to be reviewed and For more information on the USAG
shared online. (See official rules at www. Daegu Rising Star, contact Terrence Mason
oprisingstar.com for additional details). at 764-4985 or Laurel Baek at 768-7563.
Fuel Price Change
Effective Sept. 1, 2009, the cost of
notice, use the “Buddy System” and keep
Mogas and Diesel will increase to $2.53
and eye out for signs of heat stroke and heat
and $2.09, respectively. This price change
exhaustion.
will only affect fuel obtained from the
Commanders and Leaders must be aware
Army’s Retail Fuel Station located at
of what their personnel are doing during the
Camp Carroll.
holiday period. The use of “Under the Oak
Tree” counseling techniques ensures our
personnel are making informed decisions.
If an activity appears unsafe, make sure to
address safety issues, discuss recommend
Building Convert
modifications for reducing risks and/or USAG Daegu will convert buildings
direct non-participation as required based 3 3 0 a n d 3 3 8 o n C a m p Wa l k e r,
on CRM. respectively an empty UPH and the
Preventing accidents is everyone’s DFAS, into a new High School, grades
responsibility. Each of us can promote safety 9-12, which will open for school year
awareness by being an example to others. 2011-12. The new school will increase
Remember, safety never takes a day off. the capacity of USAG Daegu schools
Have a great and safe Labor Day! by some 500 students. Daegu American
School on Camp George will remain in
operation as a K-8 school
Carroll Gym Closure
Camp Carroll Jewel Fitness Center is
planning on gym closure due to annual
floors maintenance which is scheduled
from Sept. 14 through Oct. 2 2009. For
more information contact Sports, Fitness
& Aquatics Director Modest. C. Algarin
at 765-8118.
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t News & Notes
Daegu’s Rising Star
For Operation Rising Star 2009, Area
IV will have two qualification rounds:
The first eliminations will be held in the
Hilltop Club, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m., the final
will be held in the Hilltop Club, Sept. 12
at 7 p.m. Sign up at the Hilltop Club.
For more information call: 764-4985.
Army Soldier Show in Area IV
The Army Soldier Show will open in
Area IV Sept. 18th at 7 p.m. at the
Camp Walker Fitness Center. It’s a
free admission. For more information
call: 764-4985.
Labor Day 5K Race & 2-Mile Walk
5K Race and 2-Mile Walk will be held
at the Camp Walker’s Fitness Parking
Lot at 8 a.m. on labor day. The time
for registration is between 7:15 a.m.
to 7:45 a.m. on that day. For more
information call: 764-4800.
Labor Day Fireworks
Your 4th of July firework minus the rain
will happen on Camp Walker, 8:00 p.m.
Sept. 7. Don’t miss this spectacular
display! For more information contact
MWR at 764-4432.
Camp Carroll Triathlon
Tri-God Sprint Triathlon will be held at
the Camp Carroll Outdoor Pool, Bldg.
146, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. The registration
starts from 7 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. It
consists of 400m swimming, 20Km
biking and 5Km running. There are
three competitions; Women’s Open,
Men’s Open with age of 35 & under
and Men’s Open with age of 36 & over.
Participants must provide their own
bike, helmet and safety gear. For more
information call: 765-8287.
10th Anniversary Party
VFW Post 10033 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Sept. 5 VFW is having it’s 10th Year
Anniversary Party at the VFW Post
home, located outside of Gate 4 from
Camp Walker. There will be door
prizes, free food, music, and some
good comraderie. The public is invited
to come help celebrate this event For
information, call 010-2286-4732.
POW/MIA ceremony
VFW Post 1003 will host a POW/MIA
Recognition Day Ceremony at Camp
Walker’s Evergreen Community Club
Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. A bike run
for all local motorcycle riders is part
of the event, and all riders in Area IV
are invited to participate. For more
information contact “Alex” Quinata,
764-3902.
We Want Your Stories
If you want to advertise any events or
information for the Area IV community
in the Morning Calm Weekly, please
send an e-mail to Cpl. Park Kyung-
rock, kyungrock.park@korea.army.mil
or 768-8070 for Camp Walker, Henry
and George and contact Cpl. Lee
Dodam, dodam.lee@korea.army.mil
for Camp Carroll.
AREA IV
SROKA and 19th ESC shares view on CBRN
By Cpl. Lee Jae-Won
19th ESC Public Affairs
The Second Republic of Korea Army
chemical, biological, radiological and
nuclear team visited the 19th Expeditionary
Sustainment Command to prepare for the
joint operation on August 14. The two
CBRN team from both unit’s shared their
views and thoughts of CBRN at Camp
Henry.
Officers and NCOs of the SROKA
CBRN team were led to the Daegu
Citizens’ room, Camp Henry, by the 19th
ESC CBRN team early in the afternoon.
The day’s schedule started with the briefing
on the equipments and the operational
plans referring to the decontamination
missions.
One of the main purposes of the day’s
visit was to see and learn what each unit
has in case of contingency. Another thing
was to discuss how they will cooperate at
contingencies.
Maj. Christine E. Hale, CBRN, 19th
ESC, demonstrated through the CBRN
equipments in our inventory. As the briefing
went on, the two teams were actively
engaged in serious discussions. The SROKA
CBRN team did not hesitate to show their
interest and concern in their specialty.
“We wanted to examine the CBRN
equipments of the U.S. Army and compare
them with ours. We were concerned about
not only what 19th ESC has, but also what
it does not have, so we can fill in each others’
missing pieces.” said Lt. Col. Kim, Hyup
dong, Commander, 1st Chemical Battalion,
SROKA.
The two teams compared each others’
equipments and how many they had in stock
Sgt. Claudia Cabero, CBRN NCOIC, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, is
testing the M42 Protection Assessment test System Instrument(PATI) with Lt. Col. Kim,
Hyum-Dong, CBRN, 2nd ROK Army, during the joint operation meeting Aug.14.
— U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee, Jun Ho
right now, to keep in mind how they should
act for the real incidents.
“Either SROKA or the 19th ESC may
not have everything ready against the
CBRN attacks. One is vulnerable without
the others’ help. We will have to be aware of
each other’s readiness and inventories so one
can support the other in case of an attack.”
added Kim.
After the live discussion of their mission,
the visiting party was escorted to the CBRN
office. Officers and NCOs of SROKA were
interested in how the CBRN gears were
maintained in the office.
“We should make sure the equipments can
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be put to use anytime we want.” said Kim.
The party also had a chance to examine
the Biological Agent Integrated Detection
System, which works for the detection of
any biological objects.
“Today’s event is a part of the partnership
between the two CBRN teams of each unit.
At contingencies, the SROKA and the 19th
ESC are to support each other on their
decontamination missions.” said Sgt. 1st
class Lurvey, CBRN, 19th ESC. “It was a
chance to learn the differences between our
equipments and OPLAN and theirs’. That
is significant for our Military readiness.”
he added.
Simple steps to avoid
the flu and colds
By Cpl. Lee, Dodam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
Summer has past and now it is turning
point of the season. It is very easy to catch
a cold or the flu during this time since the
temperature difference between daytime
and nighttime is quite large. Especially
these days when H1N1 flu is a concern,
it is important stay healthy and to keep
your immunity high. There are few tips
to keep in mind to prevent catching a
cold or the flu.
Wash your hands. Most cold and
flu viruses are infected by direct contact.
Cover your sneezes and coughs with
your arm or shirt sleeve to prevent
spraying the germs. Don’t touch your
face. Flu virus generally enters your
body through the eyes, nose or mouth.
Drink plenty of water. Water flushes
your system, washing out the poisons as
you rehydrate. Don’t smoke. Statistics
show that smokers get cold more often.
Smoke decreases the immune system.
Eat yogurt. Some studies have proven
that eating a cup of yogurt reduces
susceptibility to colds by 25 percent. Eat
right and get plenty of rest. And cutting
alcohol consumption helps too - alcohol
dehydrates your body. Lastly, relax and
get fresh air regular basis.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
From the Bench II
By Phil Molter
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Officer
I hope you had a chance to read my
column last week before your fantasy
football draft, and if you didn’t it’s not too
late! I’ll have some more pointers below.
Speaking of not too late, if you have not
signed up to start your own fantasy football
team or joined a league, you still have time.
There will be some leagues which even
start AFTER the start of the season. Some
popular sites with free leagues and fairly
simple rules (to more complicated if you
want) include espn.go.com, cbssports.com
and Yahoo sports too. Here are some fantasy
football basics.
If you are just starting, try joining an
auto-draft league, where you can pre-order
your players (or use the site’s default) and
their draft engine will select players for all
the teams at a pre-determined date and time.
Be careful to rank your players first, though,
because some of the default rankings are
unusual, to say the least. And after an auto-
draft, it is essential to check out your team
and start adjusting with waivers and free-
agent pick-ups.
After the draft there will still be some
viable players to pick up via free agency,
other owners will drop players you might
need, and there are always trades. By the
way, before offering a trade to another
owner, for a trade to work BOTH teams
must benefit (or appear to). When making a
deal tell the owner how he or she will benefit
from the trade.
Another draft type is an auction. Here
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everyone gets a salary cap (say $200). Then
the first owner to draft picks a player, and
bids some amount (“I select Adrian Peterson
for $10”) then a bidding war starts (going,
going GONE style). This continues until all
roster slots are filled and requires a ridiculous
amount of planning and strategy. Minimum
bids are usually $1 and you have to watch
your and everyone else’s budgets during the
process - let’s just say poker skills come in
handy. This type of draft is for experienced
players only.
A standard live draft consists of all owners
agreeing to meet online (sometimes in the
same location, or sometimes continents
away!) and drafting in order, with each
owner picking a player then waiting until
it’s time to draft again. The preferred (and
fairest) method is a snake draft, in other
words 1-10 (or 12) in the first round, 10-1
in the second, and so on, usually with 60
seconds to make your selection.
Keeper leagues allow you to keep players
you had last year for this year’s team. I’ve been
Official U.S. Army File Photo
in keeper leagues which allowed anywhere
from two to eight players to be held; Antonio Gates and Jason Witten and all Fitzgerald come to mind – that you’ll never
personally I wouldn’t recommend more than of a sudden everyone starts panicking and sit. But, if your receiver is facing a shut-
three, or teams would be too stagnant. And you think “I gotta get my tight end before down corner like Nnamdi Asomuogh maybe
many leagues have a “2-round up” penalty they’re all gone!” Well, they won’t be. After it’s time to start someone with a little less
for keepers, for example, if you kept your the top two of Gates and Gonzo (and he’s of a challenge. If your RB is up against the
number 6 choice from last year, you forfeit a question mark of sorts in his new Atlanta Vikings or Steelers (both gave up a measly
your fourth round draft selection this year. home) there are a ton of second-tier tight 3.3 yards per carry last year) could be time
I’m running out of room so here are two ends. Snag that sleeper RB or a good bye- to start a replacement who’s got the Lions
more tips, one for the draft and one for week QB instead, and you’ll be laughing all instead (sorry Detroit fans!).
setting your lineup: the way to the playoffs. Want to brag about your team or ask
5. DON’T FOLLOW THE CROWD. 6. WATCH THE MATCHUPS. There about free agents? Feel free to e-mail me,
Somewhere around the fifth or sixth round, are some players - Tom Brady, Peyton morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil and
somebody will take Tony Gonzalez, the Manning, Adrian Peterson and Larry make sure to put FTB in the subject line.
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험프리즈기지, UFG 훈련 전폭 지원
밥 매캘로이
험프리즈 기지사령부 공보실

험프리즈기지, 대한민국 − 2009 을지자유수호 (UFG) 합동훈

련이 개시되어 험프리즈 기지사령부는 훈련에 참가하는 부대들
을 지원하기 위해 발벗고 나섰다.
기지 사령관과 휘하 직원들 또한 함께 훈련에 참가하여 전시의
여러 시나리오와 전술적 상황들에의 대처를 2주간 연습하였다.
을지훈련은 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션으로 진행되는 한미 합동 연례
군사훈련이다. 본 훈련을 통해 양국은 전시 합동작전 수행능력과
미국의 남한 사수 의지를 보여주게 되었다.
을지훈련은 양군간의 전시 협조, 작전, 기획 능력을 평가하고
개선하기 위해 계획되었다.
험프리즈기지의 임무는 훈련에 참여하는 부대들에게 최고의 지
원과 훈련 환경을 제공하는 것이다. 그에 따라 대한민국 육군 제
3군 사령부가 위치한 용인에 생활 지원 지역(LSA)을 설치하고,
같은 시설을 원주의 캠프 롱과 대한민국 해병대 기지에도 각각
설치하여 그곳에서 훈련하는 미군들을 지원하였다.
올해 훈련 참가자의 숫자는 예년보다 적었으나 기지사령부는
군인들에게 최고의 지원을 할 수 있도록 노력을 기울였다.
험프리스 기지사령부에서 마련한 LSA 시설은 UFG 훈련기간동안
용인 LSA는 그야말로 텐트로 지은 도시로써 냉온수 샤워, 남녀
파견온 병사들이 자대와 같은 편의를 느낄 수 있도록 준비되었다.
화장실, 의료시설, 식당, PX, 인터넷 연결, 위성 TV채널을 비롯한
– 사진제공: 밥 매캘로이
다양한 MWR 관련 시설들 또한 조성되어 있다.
용인에서 훈련기간 동안 거주한 150인의 참가자들은 에어컨 시 롱 LSA는 또한 컨테이너 내에 세탁설비를 갖추어 병사들이 무
설이 완비된 취침 텐트와 세탁 서비스를 누릴 수 있었다. 그리고 료로 사용할 수 있게 하였다.
뜨거운 아침과 저녁식사를 할 수 있고 점심에는 전투식량을 제 험프리즈기지 북서쪽에 위치한 바란 대한민국 해병대 기지에는
공받았다. 오키나와에서 도착한 100여명의 미 해병대 제3파견군 소속병들
캠프 롱에서는 10여명의 병사들이 훈련을 위해 머물고 있으나 이 거주했다. 험프리즈에서 LSA만큼의 지원은 아니지만 194정
추가적인 병력이 도착했을때를 위해 텐트를 설치할 역량과 공간 비대대와의 공조를 통해 해병들을 위한 따뜻한 식사를 제공할
이 충분이 사전 준비되어 있었다. 롱에서는 용인에서와 마찬가지 시설을 마련하기도 했다.
로 냉온수 샤워, PX, MWR, 화장실 등이 완비되었다. 을지자유수호 2009 훈련은 8월 28일 마감된다.

AAFES, 사원 영어교육 프로그램 진행

캔홀 더욱 만족하는 고객들을 모습을 볼 수 있 “험프리즈와 오산 AAFES의 대리들을 대
험프리즈기지 사령부 공보실 을 것이다.” 상으로 지원서를 받아서 학생들을 선발하
텍사스중부대학 로즈 조나즈는 일부 학 여 고능력자들이 관리자와 책임자 역할을
험프리즈기지, 대한민국 − 미 육공군 교 생들은 수업을 따라잡는데에 어려움을 겪 맡을 수 있도록 성장하는 것을 이끌 것”이
환 서비스(AAFES)의 고객 서비스가 최근 기도 했다고 밝혔다. 라고 그가 설명했다. “AAFES는 앞으로 60
완료된 사원 영어교육 프로그램을 통해 “일부 참가자들은 어려운 시간을 보냈 여명의 직원들을 관리자로 추가 선발한다.
한층 더 향상되었다. 다”고 조나즈가 말했다. “15명의 학생으로 우리는 사원들에게 최고의 근무 환경을
본 영어교육은 텍사스중부대학의 주관 시작하였으나 9명만이 첫번째 단계를 통 제공하여 동시에 우리 공동체에 최고의
으로 6주차 교육으로 실시되었다. 학생당 과했다. 본 영어교육 전에 직원들은 고객 서비스를 제공하도록 노력할 것이다.”
교육비는 810불이며 AAFES에서 무상 지 들과 소통할 수 있는 기회가 없었으나 교 텍사스중부대학 제3지역 담당자 클래런
원했다. 교육을 통해 직원들은 독해, 발음, 육이 완료되면 고객들과 직접 대면할 자 스 울프 또한 “학생들이 수업에 보여준 열
문법, 그리고 회화를 집중적으로 배웠다. 신감을 갖게 될 것이다.” 정에 감사한다”며 “학교, AAFES, 직원, 그
“영어 교육에 참가한 직원들은 진정한 영어교육 수강생들은 험프리즈기지 전 리고 고객 모두가 이기는 완벽한 윈윈 상
의미에서 고객 서비스를 향상시킬 수 있 역에서 근무하는 AAFES 직원들이다. 황”이라고 묘사했다.
을 것”이라고 험프리즈 AAFES 총책임자 페어는 또한 AAFES에서 유통관리 아카
릭 페어가 말했다. “영어 능력 증진을 통해 데미 과정을 개설한다고 밝혔다. 번역: 상병 김형준