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Veterans Day remembrance

Veterans Day is an opportunity to publicly commemorate the

contributions of Veterans. From Scouts to Commanding Generals,
the Yongsan community honored Veterans on Wednesday at the
8th Army War Memorial. - Photos courtesy of Dave Palmer

65th Medical Brigade announces H1N1 vaccination schedule

65th Medical Brigade
SEOUL, Republic of Korea — 65th Medical Brigade has received 32,000 of the 44,000
doses of the DoD provided H1N1 vaccine. Although overseas DoD locations are high on
the priority to receive their full allotment of the vaccine, we do not have a projected date of
receipt of the remaining 12,000 doses.
DoD H1N1 vaccine is specified for Active-duty Servicemembers; Active-duty Family
Members; retirees; health care workers; DoD Emergency Essential Civilians and DoD Mission
Essential Civilians with verification of EEC or MEC status.
DoD guidance is to immunize Active-duty Servicemembers and to follow CDC guidelines
to prioritize others who will receive the H1N1 vaccine.
There has been great demand for the H1N1 vaccine. In order to adhere to DoD and CDC
guidelines and ensure those at most risk receive the vaccine as soon as possible, the following
time line is in effect as of Nov. 10.
Nov. 10-25, Active-duty Servicemembers and those at highest risk per the CDC (pregnant
women; those age 6 months to 24 years; those with chronic medical conditions; those who
care for children less than 6 months of age; health care workers). CDC staff and DoDDS
Teachers, who care for children, are also high priority. Those receiving the H1N1 vaccine
must provide U.S. DoD identification card.
Once the remaining 12,000 doses arrive, 65th MED BDE will provide vaccinations for the
ADFMs and Retirees at lower risk, DoD Mission Essential Civilians (MEC) and Emergency
Essential Civilians (EEC). DoD Civilians must provide proof of EEC or MEC status.

GARRISONS OVERVIEW FEATURE

Region News
USAG-Red Cloud
P02
P05
Military Family Month
Seoul Lantern Fest
P02
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USAG-Casey
USAG-Yongsan
P05
P09
Berlin Wall Stands
World Diabetes Day
P04
P13
FMWR Trip
USAG-Humphreys
USAG-Daegu
P21
P25
Fitness Feature
Korean Page
P18
P30
to Thailand
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Eighth U.S. Army commander meets Seoul police chief
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Story and Photo By Cpl. Kim Jun-sub
Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. John Uberti 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
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Senior Editor: Dave Palmer
YONGSAN GARRISON — Lt. Gen Joseph F. Fil. Jr., commanding
USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson
general of 8th U.S. Army, met with Commissioner-General Joo Sang-yong,
Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency chief, at the 8th Army Headquarters
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham on Yongsan Garrison Nov. 3.
USAG-YONGSAN Following lunch the two leaders and accompanying officers had a short
Commander: Col. David W. Hall office call and a noncombatant evacuation operation brief.
Public Affairs Officer: David McNally
CI Officer: Dan Thompson
This invitation of Seoul Metro Police Agency to the 8th Army
Staff Writers: Sgt. Lee Min-hwi, Sgt. Choi Keun-woo, Headquarters was designed to further strengthen the relationship between
Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun, Pvt. Kim Hyung-joon
8th U.S. Army and Seoul Metro Police Agency.
USAG-HUMPHREYS
Commander: Col. Joseph P. Moore
Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy
CI Officer: Lori Yerdon
Designer: Pvt. Baek Joon-woo Seoul memorial ceremony honors American veterans
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Public Affairs Officer: Philip Molter
CI Officer: Mary Grimes
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Staff Writers: Cpl. Park Kyung-rock, Cpl. Lee Do-dam
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If you take vitamins and supplements, then you know that
the Commissary and Exchange have changed their primary
supplier for vitamins and supplements. What you might not
know is that the new company, NatureMade, has a program
in place to earn points that will get you discount coupons and
free gifts. All you need is a computer and Internet access.
Each bottle or box of a NatureMade product contains an eight-
character code. This code is the key to earning points. You
start by going to http://www.naturemade.com and establishing
an account. This requires that you enter your e-mail address
and a password. Once you have done that, you’re entitled to
download and print three $1 coupons as a way of saying thanks
for signing up. To print the coupons requires that you download
a special program for your printer to accurately interpret the
print code. See! You’ve started saving money.
If you’ve already bought NatureMade products, you can now
enter the eight-character codes that look something like XQ1A-
MN28, (this is an example). If the product is boxed, the code is
on the top of the box. Otherwise the code is at the right edge
on the front of the label. When you have finished entering
all the codes, your point total will be displayed. The first 500
points qualifies you to receive a $5 coupon. Each additional
500 points qualifies you to receive a $7 coupon. Or you have
the option to redeem points for gifts, and the selections, with
point ‘price’ next to each item, are shown on the web site.
This seems like a no-brainer for those of us who regularly
take vitamins and supplements and who also use a computer.
It’s a good way to save money while promoting your healthy
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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: Curfew Violation; Failure to

Obey an Order or Regulation (2ID
Alcohol Policy); Subject #1 was drinking
in an off-post club during the hours of
curfew. Subject #1 was apprehended
and transported to the PMO. Due
to Subject #1’s level of intoxication,
Subject #1 was processed and released
to their unit with instructions to report
to the PMO at a later time. On Nov.
5, Subject #1 reported to the PMO
where Subject #1 was advised of their
legal rights, which Subject #1 waived
rendering a written sworn statement
admitting to the offenses. This is a
final report.

Area I: Underage Drinking; Unlawful

Entry; Subject #1 entered Victim #1’s
room, which was unsecured, and moved
Victim #1’s personal items without
Victim #1’s permission. Subject #1 was
apprehended by MP and transported
to the PMO, where MP detected an
odor of alcoholic beverage emitting
from Subject #1. A check of Subject
#1’s ID card revealed Subject #1 was
under the legal age to consume an
alcoholic beverage. Due to Subject
#1’s level of intoxication, Subject #1
was processed and released to their unit
with instructions to report to the PMO
at a later time. On Nov. 7, Subject #1
reported to the PMO, where Subject #1
was advised of their legal rights, which
Subject #1 waived rendering a written
sworn statement denying the offense.
This is a final report. Seoul Lantern Festival kicked off at Cheonggye Plaza on Nov. 11 and lasts through the weekend. The festival continues a legacy that began six
centuries ago in the Joseon Dynasty and will be held along the full length of Cheonggyecheon. Festivities will include concerts by famous Korean
Area II: Larceny of Private Property; stars, and lanterns strung up along and in the stream itself. — Photo courtesy of Dave Palmer at http://www.flickr.com/photos/davekimtravel
Larceny of Private Funds; unknown

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities

person(s), by unknown means, stole
Victim #1’s wallet and backpack
containing a cell phone, ID tags, ID card,
debit card, room key, and PCS orders.
Unknown person(s) then used Victim
#1’s debit card at various locations.
Estimated Cost of Loss charged on
Victim #1’s debit card is $1,000.00 and
total Estimated Cost of Loss is unknown.
Investigation continues by Military Police
Investigators.
Area III: Shoplifting; Accessory Before
the Fact to Commit Crimes; Subject #1
and Subject #2 were observed at the
Main Exchange removing merchandise to
include headphones, a handheld game,
pain relievers, gamer pack, charger,
multiple video games, multiple make up
items, shoes, and a purse and concealing
them in a black backpack. Subject #1
and #2 then exited the Main Exchange
without rendering proper payment. Subject
#1 and #2 were detained and escorted
to the Security Office, where they were
apprehended by MP and transported to the
PMO. Subject #1 and #2 were processed
and released. Estimated Cost of Loss is
$441.73. Investigation continues by Military
Police Investigators.
Area IV: Traffic Accident without Injury;
Damage to Private Property; Hit and
Run; An unknown driver, operating an
unknown vehicle, struck Victim #1’s
POV which was legally parked and
unattended in a parking lot at USAG-
Daegu. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle
consisted of scratches and paint transfer
to the rear left fender and the rear left
quarter panel, and dents to the rear left
quarter panel. Victim #1 rendered a
written sworn statement attesting to the
incident. Estimated Cost of Damage is
unknown. Investigation continues by
Traffic Accident Investigator.
Gyeonggi International Travel Mart 2009
The biggest tourism exhibition in Korea, is held
at KINTEX, in Ilsan from Nov. 12-15. It is not
just a place to share or promote the tourism
information, but visitors can actually consult and
purchase the overseas travel products on the
spot. Discounted winter package products made
by the affiliation of tourism department of each
county, famous local tour agencies, overseas
hotels, airline companies, credit card companies,
overseas event organizers, cruise companies and
other relevant companies will be on-sale during
the event. Visit the KINTEX website http://www.
kintex.com/english/location/incheon.jsp for driving
directions or bus and subway options.
Jangdan Soybean Festival Nov. 20-22
The theme of this festival is ‘soybeans’, a
health food that has long been popular in
Korea. In particular, the ‘Jangdan Soybeans’
produced in the Paju province have always been
highly regarded for their taste and outstanding
nutritional value and were even served to the
king. Furthermore, in the early 20th Century, the
“Jangdan Soybeans’ were designated as the most
superior soybeans in Korea and were distributed
throughout the country. During the festival visitors
can taste the soybeans and learn how to make
dishes made from soybeans including tteok (rice
cakes), tofu, and preserved soybeans.
Seoul Contemporary Art 2009
This year’s ‘Seoul Contemporary Art’ exhibition
will feature works from more than a hundred Korean
artists, making it one of the most prominent showcases
of contemporary Korean art. The exhibition serves as
a forum in which artists and visitors can communicate
with each other directly to provide feedback. The
event will be taking place at Hangaram Art Museum,
located within the Seoul Arts Center, from November
10th to 19th. The closest subway stations to the center
are Nambu Bus Terminal on line 3, and Bangbae
on line 2.
USO Panmunjom Tour
The USO Panmunjom tour is one of the best ways to
understand the situation, the tensions, and the reality
of the North and South Korea division. From the time
you start to prepare for the trip until your last view of
the barbed wire fence that lines the “Freedom Road”
or “Unification Road” (the highway connecting Seoul
to Panmunjom), your understanding of the recent
history of Korea will take on a new dimension. In
preparing for the trip, don’t forget to follow the Dress
Code for the Panmunjom tour. You can download
the dress code from this site http://affiliates.uso.
org/Korea/ or pick one up at the USO. Also, very
important, be sure to bring your passport or military
ID the day of the tour. The Panmunjom tour is one
of the most popular tours the USO offers. Please
make sure to make your reservation far in advance
to ensure a place.
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.
In Korea, a garden without bamboo, is like a
day without sunshine
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.
Sources: english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu, www.
korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://
english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net
— No endorsement implied.
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Witnesses recall Berlin Wall’s fall
Three sections of the wall with a Berlin street light along the Cheonggyecheon stream in downtown
Seoul. A bear depicting the Brandenburg Gate is standing in the background. – Photo courtesy
of Dave Palmer at http://www.flickr.com/photos/davekimtravel
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — A divided Berlin
symbolized the Cold War.
The Berlin Wall was a concrete example of
the divide between East and West, between
totalitarianism and democracy, between
communism and capitalism.
For millions of U.S. servicemembers, the
celebratory scenes at the fall of the Berlin Wall on
Nov. 9, 1989, were cause for deep satisfaction.
Since World War II, millions of soldiers,
airmen, sailors and Marines held the line in
West Germany. Their very presence was enough
to secure half a continent for freedom. When
the wall fell, more than 300,000 American
servicemembers were in West Germany,
witnessing history.
“We were watching developments for weeks
as events unfolded,” said Jeff Anderson a building
contractor in San Antonio who was an Army
infantry sergeant in the Berlin Brigade near
Checkpoint Charlie at the time.
Restrictions had been loosening for weeks,
he recalled, as Poles, Czechs, Slovaks, Germans
and other captive people streamed out of Eastern
Europe to freedom in the West. After several
weeks of unrest in East Germany, officials there
announced that all citizens could visit West
Germany and West Berlin.
“As soon as the East Germans made the
announcement, thousands of people came down
to the wall in both the East and West,” Anderson
said. “We weren’t sure what was happening.
“In the East, the border guards at first were
pushing people back, they were trying to check
identity cards,” he continued. “But then the
pressure became just too much, and they just let
people stream through. When they met West
Berliners, it was the start of the most joyous
celebration I have ever seen.”
The first wave of people came at night, and
thousands more came the next day. People
climbed atop the wall, and East German border
guards finally knocked a hole in it to ease transit,
Anderson said. Tens of thousands of people drank
champagne and threw flowers. U.S. soldiers just
waved everybody through. “We were as happy as
they were,” he said.
While the Berlin Wall was the most obvious
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symbol, the fence between East and West
Germany was equally deadly, and opened just
as quickly.
Army Lt. Col. Rich Dow works in the Joint
Staff’s operations section of the Pentagon now. In
1989, he was a second lieutenant platoon leader
working military intelligence in the 5th Corps
area of responsibility. “My job was to help stop
the Soviet horde from coming through the Fulda
Gap,” Dow recalled with a smile.
“It was hard for us to believe it was happening,
and we were all amazed at its speed,” he said.
“It was almost a fatalistic attitude when you
consider that if we looked across the border, we
saw they had a huge advantage in infantry and
tanks and artillery. We fully understood that our
job was to buy time until forces could come in
to reinforce us.”
As events proceeded, Dow and others realized
just how hollow the forces were that faced West
Germany. But they remained concerned about
how events might play out.
“During all the changes, the idea of internal
disturbances in East Germany had us all up on
our guard,” he said. “We feared the Soviets were
losing control and that they might do something
against us unilaterally. We were probably more
at higher alert because the static situation that
had existed since 1961 was far more dynamic.
We were very concerned about a war happening
inside East Germany, and that kept us awake
at night.”
But events proceeded well, and Dow and his
wife actually went on a family trip to Berlin. “We
stayed in West Berlin,” he said. “There were still
a lot of crowds. I took a small sledgehammer out
of my trunk and took out a fist-sized chunk of
the wall. I still have it.”
One side of the piece of wall is decorated with
graffiti; other is plain, gray concrete. “The one
with the graffiti faced the West,” Dow said.
Army Command Sgt. Maj. Delbert Hoskins
was based with the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor, on
the Fulda Gap that Nov. 9. He, too, came away
with a souvenir.
“I have strands of razor wire,” he said. “This is
the kind of wire where if you grab hold and try to
hoist yourself up, it will cut off your fingers.”
The fall of the Berlin Wall paved the way for
German reunification, which formally concluded
on Oct. 3, 1990.
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First Responders learn

suicide prevention skills
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON – The holiday
season and thoughts of family and friends can
bring joy and happiness to servicemembers
stationed in Warrior Country. For some
though, those same thoughts can lead
to difficulties, depression, and pressures,
leading them to conclude ending their life
is the only solution.
“The Army had 128 suicides in 2008,”
said Chaplain (Capt.) George Wallace,
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
instructor. “From January to September
2009, 117 suicides were reported. The
numbers have risen every year since the war
began. Also, there is anywhere from 5 to 25
percent unreported suicides every year.”
To increase the Army’s commitment to
suicide prevention, 18 Soldiers and Civilians
attended ASIST at USAG-Casey Oct. 29-30
to become first responders to help ensure
nobody has to face a crisis on his or her own.
The ASIST workshop is for caregivers who
want to feel more comfortable, confident,
and competent in helping to prevent the
immediate risk of suicide. uncomfortable so your tendency is to
ASIST has been tried and tested for
23 years with over 600,000 trainers. “Our
goal is to be more ready, willing and able to
help someone at risk,” said Chaplain (Maj.)
Isaiah Gillette, ASIST instructor. “We are
not here to make someone change. We want
them to learn about their own strengths and
weaknesses and connect to other folks in
their groups, and learn from others in the
group and how those experiences have
shaped them.”
The curriculum is divided into sections,
with skills and principles illustrated, and
case studies presented in videos and role
playing exercises and discussions.
The first step in the Suicide Intervention
Model is for the caregiver to diffuse the
isolation by making the connection. The
victim feels pretty alone, people don’t
understand him or her, and no one cares,
and feels the world would be better off
without them.
“The caregiver is to directly ask
someone if they are suicidal,” Gillette said.
“Chances are they have already expressed During the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Oct. 29-30 at USAG-
feelings of hurting themselves in one Casey (left) Brenda Kittrell, clinical director, Alcohol and Substance Abuse
form or another. A caregiver needs to be a Program, role plays as an elderly lady who telephones her doctor’s office
detective. Ask questions on their thoughts, to cancel her appointment. Pfc. Porshia Williams, paralegal specialist, acts
actions, and feelings. Don’t be rude, but be as the receptionist who answers the telephone and schedules appointments.
straightforward and up-front.” Williams denotes a problem with Kittrell and subsequently finds out that she is
Next, is understanding – identifies the on the verge of suicide because of loneliness. After going through the Suicide
intervention needs of a person at risk. Intervention Model, Williams is able to talk Kittrell into a contract safe plan. —
“You want to know why,” Gillette U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson
said. “Be patient. It can be dark and alerts and help the person at risk be safe? emergency room, suicide hot line; longer
“Caregiver needs to make sure they get a term: mental health workers, chaplains,
move past this about why they want to die. statement and agreement from the person at doctors, counselors, and therapists; and life-
Continue to build a trust and relationship risk: contacts, no use of alcohol or drugs and long: personal connections and community
with them. Listen to the reasons for dying someone they can talk to if they can’t get a members. “By the end of the two-day
and for living. The more you talk about hold of the caregiver,” Wallace said. workshop, Soldiers and Civilians were able
their problems, the more they will open up. Some informal and formal resources to review the risk alerts,” Wallace said.
“After understanding is assisting – What include those one can reach within 24 “In addition, participants were able to
can be done to deal with each of the risk hours: family and friends, law enforcement, work out a contract safe plan.

Students board free bus to DoDEA schools in Yongsan for first time in Area I

Park Jae Hong, Seoul American High School student, (left) gets on the newly launched school bus Nov. 9 at the Red Cloud Bus Terminal while Tina Simons,
Directorate of Logistics contracting officer’s representative, monitors safety and security of the students. Beginning Nov.9, Area I students enrolled in Yongsan
Department of Defense Education Activity schools are provided round trip daily school buses for free. As students’ safety is highly regarded, DOL staff volun-
teered to monitor the situation every afternoon in each location where students’ get on and off the school bus. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim, Tae-hoon
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News & Notes
Area I Workforce Townhall
The next Garrison Area I Workforce
Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for
Dec. 9, USAG-Casey and USAG-
Red Cloud Theaters, 9:30-11:30
a.m. Please send in any questions,
concerns, or topics that you would
like to receive information on to the
Plans, Analysis, and Integration Of-
fice, NLT Nov. 10. For more infor-
mation call: 732-6229.
The annual Overseas Housing
Allowance Utility survey
Korea is scheduled for Nov. 15 -
Dec.14 All servicemembers that
reside off-post in Korea and re-
ceive OHA should take the sur-
vey via the 175th FMC web site at
http://175fmc.korea.army.mil. OHA
is a valuable entitlement and your
commands’ participation is vital
to ensure that DoD sets equitable
OHA utility rates - this directly im-
pacts your troopers wallets. For
more information call: 725-5202.
Native American Heritage Month
2ID Warriors, Civilian Employees,
Family Members, and our Korean
Partners Come join the 2ID CG and
his Senior Leadership Team to cel-
ebrate the National Native Ameri-
can Heritage Month. Nov. 23, 11:30
a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Warrior’s Club,
USAG - Casey. For more informa-
tion call: 732-6273.
ACS Outreach Program
The ACS Outreach Program “Com-
munity Information Activity” will be
at Camp Stanley Post Exchange
between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
and at the Warrior Readiness Cen-
ter from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25
during National Family Week. For
information call: 730-4805.
H1N1 Vaccine
and Immunizations
Immunizations for USFK Families
is a great opportunity for parents to
accompany children for their vac-
cination at Casey. Specific times,
locations and future dates are pub-
lished via command and medical
channels. For more information
call: 732-8210.
BOSS Annual
Black and White Ball
Better Opportunities for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers will hold
their annual Black and White Ball
in Camp Stanley’s Reggies Ball
Room Nov. 14. For more informa-
tion call: 732-5366.
Mitchell’s Club
Thanksgiving Buffet
Mitchell’s Club will offer their
Thanksgiving Buffet Nov. 26 from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more informa-
tion call: 732-8189.
Reggie’ Thanksgiving Buffet
Reggie’s Club on Camp Stanley
will be offering their Thanksgiving
buffet Nov. 26 from 1 - 7 p.m., all-
you-can-eat for only $14.95. Take
out for familiy of five: $75.00. Order
take-out no later than Nov. 20. For
more information call: 732-5485.
AREA I
Ethics training given in Warrior Country
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Soldiers
and Civilians spent the morning in Red
Cloud’s Theater Nov. 4 learning proper
ethics from lawyers of the Office of the Staff
Judge Advocate, which is mandated to occur
twice a year.
The semiannual training was offered
specifically to Civilians required to file an
Office of Government Ethics 450 form,
for those who participate personally and
substantially through decision or the exercise
of significant judgment, and without
substantial supervision and review in taking
government action.
“I hope that everyone learned about their
ethical duties to maintain public confidence
and public trust,” said Cpt. Joon Hong,
Office of Staff Judge Advocate, chief of
administrative law.
The ethics training conducted in the
theatre was informal as led by Hong, with
National Disability Employment Awareness Month educates Civilians
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON - Col.
Larr y ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC
commander, wants to ensure every Soldier
and Department of Defense Civilian is
aware of ongoing initiatives to support
individuals with disabilities.
Last month’s observance of National
Disability Employment Awareness helped
educate employees and managers on issues
related to hiring, accommodating, developing
and retaining disabled employees.
“This year, the garrison participated in
the DoD Workforce Recruitment Program
for college students with disabilities.
The WRP is a resource for employers to
recruit qualified applicants for temporary
employment, which may lead to a permanent
position in the federal government,”
said Rose Aguigui, Equal Employment
Opportunity manager.
talking points about conflicts of interest,
impartiality, and receiving as well as giving
gifts with other important subjects. Each
topic Hong presented was followed by
a scenario demonstrating the subjected
situation, and a multiple choice question
about the right thing to do regarding each
scenario.
Receiving gifts from outside sources is an
issue in Korea because of standing traditions
regarding when it is proper to give gifts to
government officials for special favors.
“I think the training is important because
it touches on the subjects we take for granted
on a day-to-day basis when it comes to
gift giving among federal employees.” said
Sgt. Maj. Dionne Davis, Directorate of
Public Works. “Anything that keeps people
updated about improper or unethical
behavior is good training. I was under the
impression you were not able to accept gifts
from prohibited organizations, so that was
something I was wrong about and learned
during the training.”
Officials from DoD and the Department
of Labor co-sponsored this program that
provides fully-funded summer hires to DoD
and other federal agencies.
“With the outstanding support and
marketing savvy of Margaret Banish-
Donaldson, Program for Individuals with
Disabilities manager under EEO, Area I is
credited for recruiting two out of five WRP
candidates throughout the peninsula,”
said Rafael Reyes, Eighth Army EEO
specialist. “Based on their resumes, HR
and BA disciplines, and college transcripts,
we considered the students’ placement at
176th Finance Co and EUSA G1 IMO
with the approval from the 176th Finance
Company commander and G1 director to
provide job experience.”
Jonathan Allen, one Area I WRP student
said, “The WRP program is a great idea,
due to the fact it can bring students
from around the United States to learn a
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Cpt. Joon Hong, Office of Staff Judge Advo-
cate chief of administrative law, gives details of
conflicts of interest and impartiality, Nov. 4 at
the USAG-RC Theatre. — U.S. Army photo by
Robert Haynes
Kids trick-or-treat on
Red Cloud Garrison
at the Pear Blossom
Luisa Burduselu (right) trick-or-
treats at the USAG Red Cloud
Community Bank and Lee Dong-
hun, banking center service
specialist,(left) gives her candy.
Red Cloud Pear Blossom Cottage
held a Halloween party Oct 30 in
support of the Army Family Cov-
enant. A parade of children, who
wore different kinds of Halloween
costumes, made a vist to the li-
brary, Community Bank, and troop
medical center to say trick-or-treat.
There was a contest to select the
best costumes as well at the end
of the party at the PBC — U.S.
Army photo by Cpl. Kim, Tae-hoon
worthwhile trade. You get to practice in
a field you are planning to work in, in the
future. WRP is fantastic for students with
disabilities because it can show you which
students are capable in the work world. I
find this program can help many students in
the work force and train them for the work
world. Being able to visit another country,
be paid for it, and learn new job skills is a
great plan.”
By highlighting these programs and
finding ways to improve them, officials hope
to accelerate efforts toward finding solutions
that will open doors to employment for
more disabled individuals.
For more information on programs
for disabled individuals and the many
resources available to them, contact the
Program for Individuals with Disabilities
manager, affirmative employment program
manager, or your equal employment
opportunity office.
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Soldiers host children for
Halloween on Camp Casey
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Halloween
was another opportunity to create a
neighborhood and friendly environment
as the USAG-Casey Community Activities
Center held Halloween, Oct. 31, in the
CAC and partners with units on USAG-
Casey to “trick-or-treat,” on post. Families
in Warrior Country, with the help of the
chain of command, are trying to create a
neighborhood and friendly environment by
making Korea ‘the assignment of choice.’
“Soldiers and Family members are
going through many changes in Area 1
now that command sponsored status has
been approved for Area I,” said Sally Hall,
USAG-Casey CAC manager, “creating a rise
in the number of Families within Warrior
Country.”
In the early part of the evening children,
accompanied by their parents, came to the
CAC in their costumes to have a small meal
of pizza and juice before having a costume
contest where costumes were judged
according to age.
Buses arrived to transport the children at
5:30 p.m. to Headquarters and Headquarters
Soldiers compete with American Gladiators
Beth ‘Venom’ Horn hangs on to the rope during theTug of War competition
when Horn and the American Gladiators came to Warrior Country Nov. 5 dur-
ing their tour of the Republic of Korea, at the USAG-Casey Carey Fitness
Center. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
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Detachment USAG-Casey barracks. The
Soldiers in the barracks and the Korean
Augmentations to the United States Army,
who have never celebrated Halloween, took
the opportunity to dress up and decorate
their hallways and rooms for the children
who came to the HHD “defenders” barracks
to trick-or-treat. KATUSA’s painted their
faces white and green similar to a skeleton
and dimmed the lights in the barracks to
prepare for the visiting children.
“The event went very well, everyone
involved and who participated in the event
had a good time,” said Sgt. 1st Class Wayne
Ayers. “CAC personnel told all of the
Soldiers it was the best Halloween event the
Casey CAC has produced.”
After going through the HHD barracks
and receiving candy from the USAG-Casey
Community Bank, where the children went
through a similar Trick-or-Treat experience,
some children were not ready for what
Spc. Christopher Fort and Pfc. Jonathan
McCormick had in store for them.
As most of the Soldiers in 1-72nd Armor
and HHD stood outside of their rooms
passing out candy, Fort and McCormick
went beyond the norm by dressing in their
Nuclear, Biological and Chemical training
Trick-or-treaters come off the bus and head for Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment barracks to trick-or-treat Soldiers living there and enjoy the
Halloween decorations and special thrills Soldiers conjured up for them Oct.
31. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
gear with their gas masks and inserting a
device in their throats to make a croaking
noise when they spoke. Also, they decorated
their room by hanging a bowl of candy on
a stand while they pretended to be dead on
the floor.
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Every seat was
filled in the USAG-Casey Carey Fitness
Center as American Gladiators made
an appearance as a stop on their tour of
the Republic of Korea Nov. 5. The event
featured a team of six gladiators competing
in five different events against four different
seven man teams from 46th Transportation
Company, 8th Army, and E Company
1-72nd Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade
Combat Team.
“I have been in Korea for 10 years and
have never seen such a crowd so pumped
up and ready to see these guys,” said Brent
Abare, USAG-Casey deputy commander.
“Sometimes being up in USAG-Casey, at
the ‘tip of the spear’ I feel like people have
forgotten about us. It is events like these
where folks take time out of their schedule
to fly to Korea just to spend an evening with
us that convinces me they haven’t forgotten
about us.”
Being in Korea is awesome; everyone
has been kind and welcoming, said Jennifer
‘Phoenix’ Widerstrom. This is totally
fulfilling, and we all love and are passionate
about what we do back home. We wouldn’t
be here without you guys being out here
doing what you are doing, so we are more
than happy to entertain our Soldiers.
The American Gladiators, a popular
show originating in the 1980’s, allows
amateur athletes to compete with “American
Gladiators,” males and females chosen
for their ultimate physique, speed, and
strength, in a series of events. Soldiers from
46th Transportation Company and 1-72nd
Armor Regiment competed in five events in
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“This time of the year is for children.
With command sponsored status being
promoted, it is all about the children and
being able to provide for them during the
holiday season. We are just trying to make
it fun for them.”
a creative and safe way filled with protective
gear, mats and two referee’s that volunteered
to help with the event.
“This gives us such a sense of pride and
accomplishment because we love having the
opportunity to give back to the troops. They
have given so much to our country, which
enables us to be at home and do the things
that we love doing,” said Corrine Van Ryck
De Groot, one of the Gladiators named
‘Panther.’ The five different competitions for
the event were: assault, tug of war, jousting,
dodge ball and the gauntlet.
The Family, Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Sports team explained how
events like this will be the first of many
different entertainment venues for the
Armed Forces. In the past, FMWR has
provided entertainment for Soldiers in
Korea by holding concerts featuring
Grammy nominated artists. Now they
want to be able to provide a variety of
different entertainment for all Soldiers and
their families.
“It is not every day you get to do
something like this, and it is a once in a
lifetime thing,” said Pfc. Byron Causei, E
Company 1-72nd Armor. “I used to watch
‘American Gladiators’ all the time as a
child. This is the best event I have seen in
Korea and is one of the most memorable
experiences I have had while stationed
here,” Causei said about beating one of the
gladiators in “the gauntlet,” during the final
competition that evening.
“The one thing I hope Soldiers get from
this event is we really care for them and love
them. We understand it is rough being in
Korea, a place so far away from home, and
the sacrifices you are making here are not
going unnoticed,” the ‘Panther’ said.
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MILITARY FAMILY MONTH, 2009

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

No one pays a higher price for our freedom than members of our Nation’s military and
their families. As sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and mothers and fathers are
deployed, military families endure with exceptional resilience and courage. They provide
our troops with invaluable encouragement and love, and serve our Nation in their own
right. During Military Family Month, we honor the families of our Armed Forces and
thank them for their dedication to our country.
Though only a small percentage of our Nation’s population, our troops bear the great
responsibility of protecting our people. They, along with their families, serve us every day
with courage and dignity. Ensuring that military families receive the respect they deserve
and the support they have earned is a top priority for my Administration.
The strength of our Nation is measured not just by our success on the battlefield, but also
by our ability to support those families who have made so many sacrifices for us. Time
and again, military families have shown their heart in the face of adversity. We have a
solemn obligation to ensure that while our men and women in uniform discharge their
duties, we do all we can to promote and preserve the well-being of their families. We must
also support the families of our wounded warriors and our fallen heroes who have paid
the ultimate price for the freedoms we enjoy.
This month, we celebrate the tremendous contributions of  military families, convey to
them our deepest respect and appreciation, and recommit ourselves to their support.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by
virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States,
do hereby proclaim November 2009 as Military Family Month. I  call on all Americans
to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous
contributions they make in the support of our service members and our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in
the year of our Lord two  thousand  nine, and of the Independence of the United  States
of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

BARACK OBAMA
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New Deputy to Garrison Commander to build on successes
Newly appointed USAG-Yongsan Deputy to the Garrison Commander says he is honored to join the community. — U.S. Army photos by Dan Thompson
By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Running an Army
Garrison may be likened to running a small city back
in the States, so having the right leadership is critical
to managing everything from traffic lights to childcare.
Recently, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan announced
the appointment of Paul Cramer as the Deputy to
the Garrison Commander to support Col. Dave Hall
in the challenging, yet rewarding duty of running a
Community of Excellence in the heart of Seoul.
He most recently served as the Chief of Public Works
at IMCOM-Korea and his other assignments include
serving as the Director of Public Works for Fort Polk,
Louisiana and Fort Irwin, California.
An experienced civil engineer by trade and seasoned
executive manager, Cramer says he is looking forward
to building upon the Garrison’s success.
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“We’ll continue providing the absolute best support
to the community and continue to work as a team to
support the Commander and prepare the Garrison to
support future operations.”
For the Yongsan community, future operations means
increasing command sponsorship and preparing for
eventual transformation.
“For USAG-Yongsan, these two concepts are polar
opposites. The Garrison staff is increasing family
services to support normalization while simultaneously
developing closures plans that will take affect once
facilities at USAG Humphreys are complete.”
Even with transformation on the horizon, Cramer
says that serving in Korea is a rewarding experience.
“These are exciting times to be stationed in Korea, both
personally and professionally. Koreans are a generous and
loyal people. I take great pride in working with them.”
The son of a career Noncommissioned Officer,
Cramer added that the many opportunities for positive
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change in the Army are one of the things that draw him
to public service.
“First off, I think it is an honor and privilege to work
here at USAG-Yongsan. Working for the U.S. Army
provides me the opportunity to work in jobs that are
challenging and rewarding.”
Hall said he is looking forward to bringing Cramer’s
leadership, qualifications, and professionalism to the
Garrison team.
“He has a broad range of experience in directing matters
critical to Garrison operations: resource management,
engineering and environment, community activities,
family programs, logistics, safety, plans, training,
security operations, and personnel management. I am
confident he is going to hit the ground running and
make a positive impact in this community. We are happy
to welcome him into the USAG-Yongsan family.”
He will officially begin his assignment at the Garrison
this Monday Nov. 9.
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News & Notes
T
Town Hall Meeting with Deputy
Undersecretary of Defense
Marilee Fitzgerald, Deputy Undersecretary
of Defense for Civilian Personnel Policy,
will conduct a Town Hall meeting for all
civilian personnel Nov. 16 at Theater #2,
Yongsan Multipurpose Theater from 3:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Topics include NSPS and
overseas benefits. All federal civilians are
encouraged to attend this meeting.
Retiree Appreciation Day
USAG-Yongsan is proud to announce their
3rd Annual Retiree Appreciation Day 9
a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14. The event will be held
at the Yongsan Main Post Club. Doors will
open up at 8 a.m. for Retirees and their
families. Information booths as well as
refreshments will be provided.
Holiday Bazaar
The Holiday Bazaar is coming to Seoul
American High School on Nov. 14 from 10
a.m.-5 p.m. There will be lots of vendors for
shopping, door prizes, silent auction, face
painting, food and more. For information,
call 736-3279/6355-4072/010-2712/6717.
Volunteer at the Yongsan Tax Center
For more information and to apply for a
volunteer position, go to Army One
Source at www.myarmylifetoo.com. Click
on “Be A Volunteer” and search for “Yongsan
Tax Center” in “Opportunity Locator.”
Newcomers Kick Start in Korea
Get a Kick Start in Korea 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. every Wednesday at the Dragon Hill
Lodge. The ACS Outreach Coordinator will
answer questions and provide information
about the garrison, the community and
Korea! For information, call 738-7123.
Driver’s Testing Reservation
Reservations for driver’s testing must be
made at least 24 hours in advance to obtain
both a military and a civilian drivers license.
Driver Testing and License Section is currently
accepting applications.
USAG-Yongsan Fitness Groups
Do you enjoy working out with a group or
do you need the motivation of another to
get you up and moving? Currently DFMWR
Sponsored Fitness Groups are forming
now with 17 different clubs... from walking
to water fitness. Contact Tracey L. Briggs
at DSN 736-3340 or cell 010-2991-6550 for
more information on how to join today!
Diagnostic Radiologist Position
Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital
is accepting applications for a contract
position. Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine
(MD) or Osteopathy (DO) board-certified or
board-elegible in Diagnostic Radiology with
three references. Call for information on
qualifications. For information, call 737-8003.
Patient Satisfaction Survey
The Brian Allgood Army Community
Hospital is asking you to please complete
the Patient Satisfaction Survey you receive
in the mail (either online or mailing back),
this directly influences the access and
quality of care you and your family receives.
For information, call 737-3045.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
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CYSS huddles for excellence
YONGSAN GARRISON — Child, Youth and School Services hosted its first organization day Oct. 24, gathering
together team members from all CYSS programs to discuss the new CYSS Mission, deepen cohesion and refine
communication skills.
Earlier this year, CYSS Services Coordinator Claudette Mohn teamed up with Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall
and Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch to sign a CYSS Covenant. The covenant is unique to the Yongsan community
and one of the best practices highlighted in Yongsan’s 2010 Communities of Excellence portfolio.
Part of the covenant involved centering programming on a mission. The new CYSS Mission is to provide
developmental experience through programs and services that enhance the quality of life for children, young adults
and families in the Yongsan Community.
The training sessions focused on communication, teamwork, stress management, CYSS recognition and morale,
CYSS training programs and customer service. These topics were based on areas of concern gathered from the
Equal Employment Opportunity Office and CYSS Program survey results.
At the end of the day, feedback was collected from all of the participants. Their feedback will be used to improve CYSS
programs, which will in turn help improve the overall quality of service to the community. — Photo by Claudette Mohn
Curtain closes on Balboni Theater
By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — After
more than 40 years of service, Yongsan
Garrison’s venerable Balboni Theater was
retired as heavy construction excavators
methodically collapsed its shell Oct. 29.
The theater, which was named
‘SASCOM Theater Number 2’ back in
1965, was a focal point of entertainment
for young Soldiers stationed on Yongsan
in the years following the Korean War, but
has since been used for everything from
routine training presentations to Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army military
service graduation ceremonies.
The building was named in honor of
Pfc. Joseph W. Balboni, Company E,
19th Infantry Regiment, 24th infantry
Regiment. He was posthumously awarded
The SASCOM Theater Number 2, also known as the Balboni Theater, is pictured here in a 1965 the Distinguished Service Cross for his
photo taken by the father of Bill Smothers, a dependent now living in California. — Courtesy actions on Hill 123 near Chonghyon
photo by Leroy Smothers Nov. 6, 1950.
Balboni distinguished himself by
extraordinary heroism in action against
enemy forces near Anju, Korea on Nov. 5,
1950. At dawn on that date, an enemy force
of approximately 600 Chinese communist
soldiers launched a sudden fanatical attack
on his company’s position.
The enemy worked their way at
points to within twenty-five yards of
the company’s lines before the full fury
of their attack was unleashed. Balboni,
armed with a Browning automatic rifle,
immediately opened fire on the advancing
enemy troops.
As the communist attack mounted
against the thin line of Company E, it
became apparent that a withdrawal had
to be ordered. As the unit withdrew,
Balboni continued his deadly fire even
when the enemy came within a few feet
Engineers from Directorate of Public Works raze Balboni theater. This will provide much needed — See BALBONI, Page 12 —
parking space for the Yongsan community — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
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Lower temperatures bring higher fire risks

Winter Blues
By Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

Now that it’s colder outside, how do you beat the Winter Blues?
USAG-Yongsan Facebook fans have the answers. Find out
what more than 1000 Yongsan community members are talking
about by becoming a USAG-Yongsan Facebook Fan at face-
book.com/youryongsan!

Christina Webb Cze-

lusniak
Facebook Fan

Exercise at the Point and visit lots of museums. Yon can

find an indoor activity on virtually every corner in Seoul!
Yongsan Fire Department firefighters simulate a casualty search earlier this year during an exercise. — U.S. Army Photo
by Dan Thompson
By Mike Evans
Kowanda Ryan USAG-Yongsan Safety Office
McBride
YONGSAN GARRISON — As the temperature outside
Facebook Fan drops, Yongsan Garrison families take to the indoors to
keep safe and warm. What they may not realize is that turn-
ing up the heat can increase the risk of home and office
heating fires.
According to the National Fire Protection Association,
Keep active! Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during the win-
can’t go out and find something fun to do. ter months. On average, NFPA research show that heat-
ing equipment is involved in roughly 70,000 reported U.S.
home structure fires, with associated loss of more than 600
civilian deaths, almost 1,600 civilian injuries and more than
$1 billion in direct property damage.
“While these numbers are frightening, nearly all of these
fires are preventable,” said Alex Temporado, Yongsan Fire
Chief. “We can reduce the number of home and office heat-
ing fires in our community by taking some simple precau-
tions and using heating equipment properly.”
NFPA and Yongsan Garrison recommend some simple
home heating safety tips, so residents can help keep our
community safe and warm this winter.
t Have your chimney inspected each year and cleaned
if necessary.
— See SAFETY, Page 12 —

Cynthia Pride-
Brown CYSS opens more convenient registration office
Facebook Fan

This year instead of avoiding the cold and the snow, I’ve de-
cided to look for the best that it has to offer by taking up a
winter sport like ice skating. I vow to boost my energy by
staying active and seeing this winter in a positive light!

Abby Kim
Facebook Fan

I put my son down for a nap, turn on some Mozart, then

crawl into my down blanket with a great book while every-
thing else around me disappears.

Brandi Rene’ Friton

Facebook Fan
YONGSAN GARRISON —Supporting the Army Family Covenant, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Commander Col. Dave Hall and Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch pose with Child, Youth and School
Services representatives during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 26 to open a new CYSS central
enrollment registration office. It was previously located in Bldg. 4211, but is now located to in the
Army Community Service building, room 120B. Services Coordinator Claudette Mohn (pictured far
Put on green cozy socks on the heated floors while paint- left) said the new location will make it easier to register, as newcomers to the community are already
ing, and drink lots of tea! visiting ACS, the transportation department, and other service providers in the building. She added
it is just one of the ways the Garrison is making things easier for busy parents. Operating hours are
from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information, 738-3001. — U.S. Army Photo by
Sgt. Choi Keun-woo
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SAFETY
t Use a sturdy fireplace screen.
t Allow ashes to cool before disposing.
Dispose of ashes in a metal container.
t Space heaters need space. Keep all
things that can burn, such as paper, bedding
or furniture, at least 3 feet away from heat-
ing equipment.
t Turn portable heaters off when you go
to bed or leave the room.
t Plug power cord only into outlets with
sufficient capacity and never into an exten-
sion cord.
t Inspect for cracked or broken plugs or
loose connections. Replace before using.
BALBONI
of his position, and voluntarily remaining
in place, placed burst after burst on the
advancing ranks of the enemy.
Despite his deadly fire, which killed
seventeen of the enemy, he was surrounded
and killed.
In the decades since Balboni’s ultimate
sacrifice, not only was a theater named
after him, but South Korea has undergone
major modernization and development.
And modernization is one of the
reasons why the Garrison chose to raze
the theater. With its aging structure and
inefficient environmental systems, the
structure unnecessarily burdened the
Garrison’s resources.
“Increasing efficiencies and reducing
maintenance costs so that we can focus
our resources on more lasting investments
is a major reason why the theater is
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t Install smoke alarms in every bedroom,
outside each sleeping area and on every level
of the home.
t Interconnect all smoke alarms through-
out the home so that when one sounds, they
all sound. Test smoke alarms at least once a
month.
t Install and maintain a carbon monox-
ide alarm in a central location outside each
sleeping area.
t Never use an oven to heat your home.
Temporado added that the same precau-
tions should be used in workplaces, too. In
USAG-Yongsan, space heaters and candles
are strictly prohibited in office spaces.
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being demolished,” said USAG-Yongsan
Commander Col. Dave Hall.
Engineering experts agreed.
“The reduction of property with high
costs of maintenance will allow us to focus
funding on more critical infrastructure
throughout the Garrison,” said Chief of
Master Planning Division in Department
of Public Works Mr. Michael Neaverth.
“Many of these facilities were built as
temporary or semi permanent structures
and have reach their useful life span.”
The Garrison plans on using the space
to create much needed parking space.
Temporary containers much like the
extended classroom modules installed
at the Seoul American High School
will also be built at the former theater
site to accommodate training room
requirements.
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First responders receive domestic violence intervention training
By Dave Palmer
IMCOM Korea Region Public Affairs
SEOUL, Republic of Korea – First responders
from around the peninsula participated in
Domestic Violence Intervention Training,
developed as part of DoD’s zero tolerance policy
on domestic violence, at Army Community
Service on Yongsan Garrison, Nov. 2-6.
This targeted training focuses on effective
intervention and investigation techniques unique
to domestic violence situations such as, dynamics
of domestic violence and psychological aspects of
victims and abusers.
“DVIT is a five-day advanced course primarily
for law enforcement, and medical personnel
but we encourage victim advocates, legal and
mental health providers to attend as well,” said
Larry Maxwell, DVIT course manager from the
U.S. Army Military Police School at Ft. Leonard
My life with diabetes
By Marianne Campano
Area 2 Health Promotion Coordinator
SEOUL, Republic of Korea – World
Diabetes Day is Nov. 14, a time to raise global
awareness about this condition. This year’s
theme is diabetes education and prevention.
Diabetes is especially important to me, since I
developed type one diabetes in my twenties and
have been managing the disease for most of my
adult life. Sometimes when people learn that I
have diabetes they are surprised because I do not
fit the stereotype of what they imagine someone
who has diabetes to be. Anyone can develop
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Wood, Mo.
“Our primary mission is protecting the
victim; first responders need to know how to
asses and calm domestic violence situations,”
Maxwell added.
Part of the overall initiative, Domestic
Violence Awareness Month is held annually in
October. The training educates Servicemembers
and Families about violence prevention resources
available.
DoD has been funding training aimed at
first responders for five years. Maxwell makes
the journey to Korea at least twice a year, in part
because of the high turnover in personnel.
For first responders, victim advocates,
legal, mental health and medical professionals
interested in this training, the next class will be
held in May. Contact Mick Daigle, IMCOM
Korea, Law Enforcement Specialist at 738-3082
for more information.
diabetes. I developed type one diabetes, the far
less common type, and the type that cannot be
prevented. Type one diabetes occurs most often
in children and teens and requires insulin, daily
blood glucose monitoring, and a healthy lifestyle
to reduce risk factors and feel good.
Diabetes is a very serious disease and if left
untreated can be deadly. However it doesn’t
have to dictate your life. Yes, I have diabetes.
It is demanding, often times frustrating,
but it is manageable. Some things are more
challenging, like balancing food intake and
insulin requirements when I step up my exercise
routine. After my diagnosis, I continued to work
as a professional horse trainer, completed a 150
mile trek through the Himalayas, and earned a
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“Our primary mission is protecting the victim,“
said Larry Maxwell, course manager for
Domestic Violence Intervention Training. –
U.S. Army photo Dave Palmer
Master’s degree in Public Health which led to my
work in diabetes education in Latin America and
the Caribbean.
Today I continue to work in diabetes
prevention through my work to improve and
enhance the overall health and wellness of our
entire community. A healthy lifestyle can prevent
type two diabetes, which affects about 90% of
those with this condition. People at risk for
type two diabetes can prevent or delay onset by
losing a little weight. Being overweight, getting
older, and a family history of diabetes are major
risk factors for type two diabetes. As we become
a more sedentary and overweight society, the
prevalence of diabetes is growing rapidly. About
23 million people in the United States have type
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Ms. Marilee Fitzgerald, Deputy
Undersecretary of Defense for Civilian
Personnel Policy, will be in Yongsan to
conduct a Town Hall meeting for all
civilian personnel Nov. 16. The meeting
will take place at the Yongsan Multiplex
Theater building, theater #2, from
3:30–4:30 p.m. Topics of discussion
at the meeting will be NSPS, overseas
benefits, and a number of other personnel
policy related topics. She is responsible
for the oversight and approval of the
Department of Defense (DoD) human
resource policies and programs that affect
over 700,000 employees worldwide. She
also serves as the Principal Deputy to
the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
for Civilian Personnel Policy. All federal
civilians are invited and encouraged to
attend this meeting.
two diabetes, and nearly six million of these
people don’t know they have it. Many people
have no signs or symptoms, and some people
with symptoms don’t suspect they have diabetes.
Symptoms for diabetes include: increased thirst;
increased huger; fatigue; increased urination;
weight loss; blurred vision and sores that do
not heal.
Diabetes is a serious and complicated disease,
but many cases of type two can be prevented, and
all diabetes is manageable. I know, I live with
this condition, but still consider myself very,
very fortunate.
I will be at the Yongsan PX in recognition of
World Diabetes Day on November 13, 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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The Great American Smokeout Chairman hails Nation’s Veterans
By Dave Elger
Area III Health Promotion Coordinator
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — In 1980,
the Department of Defense began evaluating
and tracking health behaviors of active duty
personnel by conducting surveys every 4 years.
The most recent results published in 2005
contain some alarming numbers. Compared to
other military branches, Army had the highest
percentage of smokers (38.2%) and smokeless
users (18.8%). In other words, an astonishing
57% of Army personnel surveyed in 2005 were
using tobacco products (compared to 19.8%
of all American adults who smoke and 4% of
American men who use smokeless)!
While young soldiers might deny the impact
tobacco has on their own personal health, in
reality the actual toll is significant. Studies
have demonstrated conclusively that smokers
are absent more frequently and less productive
than non smokers. They also have diminished
motor skills, lower endurance, and a higher
frequency of respiratory illness. In fact, research
studies show that smokers have an increase in
influenza infections and a higher mortality
rate from influenza compared to nonsmokers.
Nicotine also lowers the level of testosterone in
the blood and can lead to impotence for men.
The long term impact on health is even
more devastating. It’s been reported that half
of all lifetime smokers will die early from a
tobacco-related disease. For those who do
fulfill a normal life expectancy, many end up
suffering through their final years in a weakened
or diseased state.
Smokeless tobacco users are not immune
from potential danger. While lungs and
respiratory system may be spared, the mouth,
tongue, and gums of smokeless tobacco users
are exposed to a number of carcinogens and
other dangerous chemicals. Smokeless also
contains a higher concentration of nicotine
than cigarettes.
Each November a campaign is organized to
remind tobacco users of the dangers and
2009 Holiday schedule has been announced for stateside bound mail;
Space Available Mail (SAM) Nov. 30, 2009
Priority Mail
Letter/First Class Mail
Express Mail (EMMS) Dec. 14, 2009
All Army Post Offices will operate extended hours from Nov. 30 to Dec. 18.
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provide assistance for those who want to quit.
This year the Great American Smokeout falls
on Thursday November 19. On that day, all
tobacco users are encouraged to take a serious
look at the consequences of their addiction and
are urged to quit smoking, dipping or chewing
for twenty-four hours and make a plan to begin
a tobacco-free life. Non-smokers are called
upon to adopt a tobacco-user to help them
resist the urge to smoke, dip or chew tobacco.
According to the DOD 2005 health
behaviors survey, nearly 67% of smokers in the
military attempted to quit in the previous year,
with 14% succeeding. Other data on successful
quitters indicates that most who finally quit for
good do so only after making several previous
attempts. The good news is that those go
smoke free prior to age 30 and stay that way
end up with the same life expectancy as those
who never smoked!
On the day of the Smokeout, public health
nurses and health promotion coordinators
will be available to provide tobacco cessation
materials and support, and recruit volunteers
for the “Adopt a Smoker” campaign.
In Area I, health promotion will be at the
PX ; in Area II, health promotion will be at
the PX and the 121 Hospital on November
19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and in the high
school on November 18 before and after school
and at lunch; in Area III health promotion
will be at USAG Humphreys PX from 11:30-
1 p.m. on November 16, 17, and 18; and in
Area IV, Health Promotions will be at the
Daegu American School from 11:30-1 p.m.
in the cafeteria. On November 19, Health
Promotions will be at the Camp Walker PX
from 11:00-1p.m. There is also a Peninsula
wide tobacco cessation program that offers the
latest, evidence-based programs that include
counseling, nicotine replacement therapy and/
or prescription medicine. For more information
regarding tobacco prevention and cessation or
the Great American Smokeout, please call: Area
I: 730-6796; Area II: 736-6137; Area III: 753-
3253 and Area IV: 764-4215.
Dec. 7, 2009
Dec. 7, 2009
THE MORNING CALM
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — In his annual Veterans Day message, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, notes that gratitude for U.S. military veterans is evident not only in the
United States, but also overseas.
Here is the text of the admiral’s message:
Since the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, our Nation has
reverently reflected upon those who selflessly defend America. This day now symbolizes the deep
gratitude of citizens for their military: the millions of dedicated Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen
and Coast Guardsmen and their families.
Tangible depictions and memorials to military service exist in cities across our land and even
overseas: commemorating Soldiers and Airmen who liberated Europe, Sailors who won the war
in the Pacific, Marines who etched their glory in stone at Iwo Jima, and Coast Guardsmen who
stand watch over our shores. But the spirit behind such service truly resides in the hearts and souls
of our veterans themselves. America could not be more proud of you.
This spirit of service continues to shine in the faces of veterans today. I have seen them this year
in my travels around the world and throughout our Nation. We are committed to remembering
their service, caring for wounded warriors and their families, and overcoming the challenge of
homelessness.
On this day we stop to reflect on the invaluable sacrifice so selflessly given by those who have
gone before us. We will never forget them, their families or the freedoms we enjoy today because
of their devotion to duty.
To all our veterans - past and present - and your families, the Joint Chiefs and I salute you and
thank you for your service.
Sincerely,
M.G. MULLEN
Admiral, U.S. Navy
2009 US Army Garrison-Yongsan/Area II
Holiday Religious Services & Programs
Catholic Date/Time Location
Advent Workshop & Potluck Nov. 22, 12:30-4 p.m. SAES Cafeteria
Thanksgiving Mass Nov. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8, 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Advent Community Penance Service Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Christmas Eve Family Mass Dec. 24, 4-5:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass Dec. 24, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Christmas Day Mass (One Mass ) Dec. 25, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
New Year’s Day Mass Jan. 1, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
Episcopal
Christmas Holy Eucharist Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. So. Post Chapel
Protestant
Christmas Party (R.O.C.K Service) Dec. 12, 5-9 p.m. So. Post Chapel
Christmas Cantata Dec. 13, 8-9 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Christmas Cantata Dec. 13, 11-12 p.m. So. Post Chapel
Christmas Eve Caroling/Fellowship Dec. 24, 6-9 p.m. Allgood Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 6-7 p.m. Hannam Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. So. Post Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. K-16 Chapel
Christmas Day Community Service Dec. 25, 3-4:30 p.m. YoungNak Church
(AIM-Korea – Busses depart South Post Chapel at 2 p.m.)
Joint Watchnight Service Dec. 31,10:30-11:30 p.m. Hannam Chapel
Watchnight Service Dec. 31, 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. So. Post Chapel
For more information call 738-3011.
Santa’s Mail Bag;
The Weather Station at Eielson AFB is now accepting “Dear Santa” letters!
A postage paid self-addressed envelope is required with each child’s letter.
Attn: 354 OSS/OSW
1215 Flightline Ave.
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
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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 1000 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel Mision Pentecostal Hispana KATUSA
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel
Sunday 1900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1200 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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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
Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel
United Pentecostal Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Sunday 0900 Freedom Chapel
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Early Morning Service Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
(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/Wed/Thur/Fri 1145 Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) 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 Contemporary
Wednesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel
Korean
Korean Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Catholic Services Catholic Services
Mass Mass
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
1145 Camp Carroll
0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Jewish
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
call 753-3909.
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, 765-8991
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FMWR sponsors trip for Soldiers and Families to Thailand

By Mandi Lovasz FMWR tourists stayed at the Siam Bayview Hotel which featured this breathtaking view. — U.S. Army photo by Mandi
USAG-RC Stringer Lovasz

RED CLOUD GARRISON – The

USAG-RC Family, Morale, Welfare and
Recreation sponsored a trip to Pattaya and
Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 22-25. The tour
departed from Incheon Airport, Seoul,
Korea, arrived in Bangkok and then took
a two-hour drive to the beaches of Pattaya.
After an amusing evening at the most
famous “lady-man” show Tiffany’s, the
formal portion of the tour ended, and people
were free to explore the beach front night
life of Pattaya.
The next day it rained, which spoiled all
hopes of beach front experiences. Those that
were interested were taken to an elephant
show where they also were allowed to take a
ride on the elephant. Other folks took a trip
to the gems factory for a tour of how gems
are mined and turned into jewelry.
It finally quit raining, so everyone
departed the gallery and went back to the
Siam Bayview Hotel where some took a
Thai cooking class, which was really fun.
Afterwards, some went for a nice long swim
at the hotel pool and a Thai massage.
“I enjoyed the Thai cooking class and
shopping with my wife most of all,” said
Maj. Alexander Lovasz, 2nd Infantry
Division.
After a well deserved evening of rest, the
group headed to Bangkok for what seemed
like an endless river tour and Thai lunch
on a river boat. The afternoon was spent at
the Thai Royal Palace, which was absolutely
incredible. The palace grounds are filled
with ornate golden and seemingly jeweled
buildings and a famous Emerald Buddha,
which incidentally is not from Emerald
but jade.
“The best part of this tour for me was Mandi Lovasz learns how to cook Thai
shopping for very reasonable prices and the style in a Thai cooking class given for
cultural show with all the different daces, the FMWR tourists to Thailand Oct. FMWR tourists to Thailand took elephant rides during the trip. They also attended
music, and Thai boxing exhibitions,” said 22-25. — U.S. Army photo by Maj. Al- an elephant show where elephants performed tricks and the tourists could feed
Capt. Erik Melendez. exander Lovasz them bananas. — U.S. Army photo by Mandi Lovasz
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Inspector Generals focus on change

(front row, left to right) Capt. Leroy Reynolds, Albert Kim, Janeice Thomas, Hazel Johnson, Master Sgt. Michael O’Neil, Sgt.1st Class Vicki Moye, Sgt. Maj. Robert Gassaway, Carmen Rosa
(USFK/8th Army), Sun Nam Choe and Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Holmes (back row, left to right) Master Sgt. Michael Spears, Col. James Fiscus, Lt. Col. Paulette Brown, Lt. Col. Henry Booker, James
Bell, Roy Hanes, Maj. Tracey Gonzales, William Pendergast, COL Bryan Truesdell, Sgt. Maj. Rogelio Davidson and Maj. Les Cowan — Courtesy photo

YONGSAN GARRISON — The United
States Forces Korea/Eighth Army Command
Inspector General, Col. James M. Fiscus,
opened the peninsula-wide IG Conference
setting the tone for the two day workshop
by drawing attention to changes that are
impacting the Army and the role of IGs today.
The workshop was held at the Navy Club, on
Yongsan Garrison, Oct. 28-29. It was hosted by
the USFK/8th Army IG Team and attended by
IGs from United States Army Pacific, United
States Army Japan, 2d Infantry Division, 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), 65th
Medical Brigade, Installation Management
Command-Korea and 8th Fighter Wing.
The 19th ESC IG team of Dale Marmion
and Roy Hanes briefed on the IG’s history.
Marmion started the briefing by exploring the
IG’s Asian roots, pre-dating the European IGs
by several hundred years. Surprisingly, in the
1300s, Korean IGs were empowered to inspect,
identify corruption in government and impose
punishment. Hanes presented the second
portion of the briefing focusing on the first
effective Army IG – Baron Frederick Wilhelm
von Steuben who served under General George
Washington.
The USFK/8th Army Deputy IG, Hazel
L. Johnson, provided in-depth briefings from
information presented at the recent Army
Worldwide IG Conference. She delivered
a key message to IGs on how the Army
Force Generation (ARFORGEN) Process
must be used when planning inspections
of units preparing to deploy. The IG may
be called upon to assist commanders by
conducting “compliance” inspections of
modular deployable units as they move from
the Train/Ready Pool to the Available Pool.
Compliance inspections results are simply “Go/
No-Go” and report deficient areas affecting
readiness. These inspections may identify
systemic problems requiring rapid correction
to ensure the forces are ready to deploy, fight
and win. Johnson also presented the major
changes proposed to Army Regulation 20-1,
Inspector General Activities and Procedures.
This regulation, that defines and drives the IG
system, is currently undergoing a complete
revision in order to refine, adapt and maintain
policy that is relevant to the current operational
and strategic environment.
Maj. Les Cowan, USFK/8th Army IG,
Chief of Inspections, gave an informative
briefing on the PULSE. PULSE visits are driven
by the USFK Commander’s desire to know
what service members, civilians and family
members think about various topics impacting
them in the Korean theater of operations.
The attendees also received briefings from
guest speakers. Leon Peek presented information
on his role as the DOD IG auditor in Korea.
Sgt. Maj. Rogelio Davidson, USARPAC
IG SGM, provided a briefing on the Army
Pacific IG structure and how transformation
is affecting and expanding their area of
responsibility. Sgt. Maj. Robert Gassaway, III,
USARJ IG SGM, presented information on
how Family support cases are worked by the
Army IGs in Japan. Ernest Eddie, USFK/8th
Army G-8, provided information on why
internal management controls are important
in identifying material weaknesses in daily
operations. Master Sgt. Daphne Soto, 51st FW/
EO, presented information on the Air Forces’
program on “Diversity.”
Col. Fiscus thanked everyone for making the
event a success. Those in attendance took away
a better understanding of “transformation” and
why IGs must remain focused on change.

Nine tips for workout recovery

By Randy Behr
USAG-RC Athletic Director
RED CLOUD GARRISON — How we treat our body’s pre, during and post workouts
has a huge impact on our recovery. Here are nine tips that will help optimize your recovery
time and allow for maximum workout results:
• Refuel- Drink Low-Fat Chocolate Milk post workout. Research has shown that
individuals drinking Low fat Chocolate Milk after an intense bout of exercise were
able to work out longer and with more power during the second workout, compared
to solely drinking a carbohydrate replacement beverage. The unique mixture of
nutrients makes it a great choice!
• Stay Hydrated- Drink water pre, during and post exercise bouts. Sweating is the body’s
natural way of releasing heat from our bodies and specifically our muscles. Drink water
regularly during exercise. It is a good idea every 10-15 minutes to take a moderate
drink of water during workout bouts. Drinking water also replaces water loss.
• Take care of yourself- expect soreness and aches after workouts, but you can
minimize this by icing sore spots. Most individuals want to get into the sauna and
take hot showers, but this is the complete opposite of what you want to do as this is
counterproductive. The heat will intensify the already inflamed muscles and soreness
by increasing the ‘blood flow’. It may feel great, but in reality it is masking your
‘torn tissues’ and soreness through the heat. Take cold showers and whirlpools after
workouts. Then on the other days take cold/warm/hot showers, alternating after one
minute to keep the blood flowing.
• Don’t forget carbohydrates as they are crucial for muscles to recover after intense
exercise bouts. Most research states eat as soon as possible after a workout and certainly
within in a one hour time period.
• Good recovery foods after intense exercise bouts include pizza, bananas and pretzels
to replace lost electrolytes to include sodium and potassium.
• Before ending your workout spend about 10 minutes (ideally most research reports
20 minutes) lowering your intensity levels down commonly referred to the ‘cool
down’ period. Usually associated with runners, but should also be incorporated
with resistance training. The ‘cooling down’ phase removes lactic acid accumulation,
which in turn allows for a quicker recovery phase.
• Stretch between exercises and post exercises, but not pre exercise. Use dynamic
movements prior to exercise.
• Sleep is a necessity to get full recovery. Generally 6-8 hours of sleep is recommended
for most adult individuals. Your growth and gains will be quick with proper and
adequate rest.
• Active Recovery is not remaining idle even on your off days. In the ‘old days’ it
was recommended after your workout on off days complete relaxation and being as
immobile as possible was the key to growth. Now, research now supports that active
recovery is the most beneficial and it means doing activities on off days. For example,
if you did a leg day on one day the following day it would be beneficial to do a very
light leg workout (one set of a very light weight) or some running to increase the
blood flow and regenerate muscle growth.
Remember workouts are important, but recovery is just as important!
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Two NCOs, one strong Family; a dual military couple’s secret to success
By Spc. Timothy N. Oberle a deployment in Iraq.
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Most
dual military families find that having time
to spend together just isn’t possible.
Every family 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade Public Affairs interviewed for the
Humphreys Family of the Year contest said
the biggest problem facing their family lives
was a significant lack of time.
One family, the Taylors, has found a
way to navigate the murky waters of a
dual-military schedule and mitigate the
seemingly-hopeless situation through
personal sacrifice and a little ingenuity.
1st Sgt. Walter L. Taylor II, Charlie
Company, 3rd General Support Aviation
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment and
his wife Sgt. 1st Class Leticia M. Taylor,
Headquarters Support Company, 3rd
Military Intelligence Battalion often
skip lunch to take Tae kwon do lessons
together.
“It allows us to spend time together and
get exercise at the same time,” said Walter.
Another method the Taylors use to
ensure time together is to eat dinner every
night with their children, Maliki, Micah
and Walter III.
“Eating dinner every night together
helps to keep our family strong and allows
us to ask our children how their day went
to see if they need help with anything,”
said Walter.
Time management doesn’t stop there
for the Taylor family. They find time in
Soldiers seize opportunity: Gain free education and promotion points through Skillsoft
By Crystal Christian students can learn another language or
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — For
the last several months 30 Soldiers in
Charlie Company, 602nd Aviation Support
Battalion have taken advantage of a free
online program to accrue promotion points,
earn college credits and make decisions
about their futures.
The program is called Skillsoft and it
provides more than 2,600 E-learning courses
that can help people increase their education
and training.
To date the Soldiers have completed
over 1200 hours of Skillsoft training. They
and their leaders understand that training,
education and advancement are important
in the Army and in their careers after they
leave the Army.
According to the National Association of
Colleges and Employers and www.JobWeb.
com, in today’s job market college graduates
should seek jobs with the federal government
because it is hiring in the top five degrees:
accounting, mechanical engineering,
electrical engineering, computer science and
business administration and management.
The government is also looking for
experienced professionals in their field.
C a p t . B e n j a m i n J . Va n Me t e r,
Commander, Charlie Company, 602nd,
ASB knows firsthand how useful Skillsoft
can be when Service members are taking
on new tasks.
A psychology major in college, Van Meter
AREA III
Soldiers and family are always priorities for 1st Sgt. Walter L. Taylor II and Sgt. 1st Class Leticia
M. Taylor. — Courtesy photo
their complex schedules to ensure sufficient
time is spent teaching their three children
to stay active.
“Our kids participate in Cub Scouts,
soccer, and Tae kwon do,” said Leticia.
As if all that isn’t enough to keep one
family busy, both Walter and Leticia are
only a few credits away from obtaining their
bachelor’s degrees in psychology through the
Army’s education programs.
Spc. Walter Jones takes courses online with the Skillsoft learning platform. Jones uses Skillsoft
training to keep up with today’s technology for free, just one of the many benefits of the program.
— Courtesy photo
used Skillsoft courses as he rose through the
ranks as a signal officer.
“As a lieutenant, I used the courses as
I entered a different job. The training was
used to analyze and solve problems,” Van
Meter said.
Soldiers can earn promotion points
through Skillsoft online training. Promotion
points are awarded based on training
hours. For every five hours of training, one
promotion point is earned.
Sgt. Aleksey Kolyushin, Spc. Anthony
Holt, Spc. Walter Jones and Cpl. Michael
Underwood have all completed over 100
hours of training and earned more than
20 promotion points each. Cpl. William
“It helps that we both have the same
major,” said Leticia.
And just for fun, Leticia volunteers at
the kid’s school and was voted the Area III
Soldier Volunteer of the Year for 2008.
Their highly-functional and fuel-efficient
relationship didn’t start off in such smooth
waters surprisingly. Both Army medics,
Walter and Leticia first met at Fort Benning,
Ga. but didn’t realize this until they were on
Rosebrock has earned 14 promotion
points.
After arriving at USAG-Humphreys,
Underwood found himself performing
different tasks than he was used to in his
Military Occupational Specialty 25L, cable
and wire system installer and maintainer.
Underwood is in charge of unit training
here and by using Skillsoft, he can stay
current in his MOS. Underwood said that
by using the training programs, he has
learned things he did not know about his
MOS; Skillsoft has also provided him with
training he may not have received until
promoted to sergeant or staff sergeant.
Skillsoft offers more than MOS training,
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“When we met, I was actually really
mean to him,” said Leticia.
“Yeah, she was pretty mean to me, but
I didn’t give up,” said Walter. “I stayed on
deployment for three extra days to get her
to talk to me.”
When they got back to the states Leticia
called Walter for help with her Enlisted
Records Brief and they began dating shortly
after.
Patriotically married earlier this year
on the fourth of July, the Taylor’s have a
combined total of about 37 years of military
service.
“We also both grew up in military
families,” said Walter. “I was a Norfolk Navy
brat and she grew up in the Army.”
“We believe that the ideal military Family
has to be able to adapt to all of the changes
that occur on a daily basis and support
each other through the tough times,” said
Leticia.
“Your Family has to stay positive and don’t
quit during tough times, just try to prioritize
and keep God in your life,” said Walter. “You
have to teach your kids flexibility and at the
same time complete your job up to Army
standards, all while spending enough time
together as a group.”
Editor’s note: During the Area III Military
Families of the Year recognition ceremony at
the Community Activity Center here Saturday,
1st Sgt. Walter and Sgt. 1st Class Leticia
Taylor and their children, Maliki, Micah and
Walter III were selected as one of the Families
of the Year.
acquire business skills. The Rosetta Stone
Foreign Language Library offers instruction
in 31 languages. Underwood is using
Rosetta Stone to learn Korean as well as
taking marketing classes under the Business
Skills Curriculum.
Underwood said Skillsoft gives him the
advantage of working at his own pace and
ensuring marketing is the major he wants to
pursue in college. Skillsoft also offers testing
and college curriculum for free, saving a
Soldier’s G.I. Bill for other courses.
Another advantage of the program,
Underwood said, is the testing options.
“Skillsoft has subtest cumulating to
final test which I think is better learning,”
he said.
This great, free opportunity is not just
for the noncommissioned officer, Van Meter
noted. The training can increase technical
knowledge and professional development.
“It is an opportunity to anyone of all
ranks. I used it as an officer,” Van Meter
said.
The Skillsoft program is available to
Department of the Army active duty
Soldiers, Army National Guardsmen,
Army Reservists, Department of the Army
Civilians and Department of the Army Local
National employees.
Visit http://usarmy.skillport.com for
more information. Soldiers can also learn
about certifications they need to prepare for
entering the civilian workforce by visiting
https://www.cool.army.mil.
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News & Notes
Humphreys road construction update
Nov. 1 - 22, the Directorate of Public Works is
replacing the barriers on Freedom Road. The
section affected is near the main gate, in front
of the Gateway Club. There will only be one
lane open during this timeframe. Expect delays
as we make improvements to our roadways -
please plan accordingly.
Family Wii Competition
In celebration of the month of the family the
Community Activity Center is hosting a Wii
Family Competition Nov. 16 – 20. A team
consists of a minimum of two family members
and will play a variety of Wii games. For more
information, call 753-8825.
Post Office mailing deadlines
To make sure packages arrive on time, follow
the 2009 Christmas mailing deadline for
stateside-bound mail:
Space Available Mail Nov. 30
Priority Mail Dec. 7
Letter/First Class Mail Dec. 7
Express Mail (EMMS) Dec. 14
The Post Office is extending its hours of
operation Nov. 30 to Dec. 18.
Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Training holidays:
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For more information, call the Post Office at
753-6563.
Overseas Housing Allowance Utility survey
All servicemembers in Korea who reside off post
and receive Overseas Housing Allowance are
encouraged to take the OHA utility survey. OHA
is a valuable entitlement for servicemembers
stationed overseas. The time spent answering
the survey questions enable the Department
of Defense to set equitable OHA utility rates.
Participation in this year’s OHA Utility Survey
is critical to Families receiving equitable OHA
utility allowance. All servicemembers in Korea
who reside off post and receive OHA may
access the survey Nov. 15 through Dec. 14 at
http://175fmc.korea.army.mil.
Teen and Middle School Cosmic
Bowling Party
Come join the Middle School and Teen program
for a night of Cosmic bowling Nov. 21 from 6 –
11 p.m. Call The Teen Center at 753-8507 or
753-5614 for more information.
Anti-terrorism/Force Protection Exercise
On Nov. 20, USAG-Humphreys is conducting an
Anti-terrorism/Force Protection Exercise from
9 a.m.- 3 p.m. vicinity Humphreys American
School. Students will be evacuated during
the exercise to the Super gym. Some garrison
services and vehicle traffic in and around the
exercise area may be disrupted during the
event. Call 754-6192 for more information.
Combined Federal Campaign update
As of week five, the Area III Combined Federal
Campaign has collected $88,645 from donors.
$2615.00 of the donations went directly back
to Humphreys through the Family Services
Youth Program. If interested in contributing or
for more information on the Combined Federal
Campaign, call 753-7327. The CFC season
ends Dec. 4.
We want your stories!
We want to publish your stories and photos in
the Morning Calm Weekly. Please send any
information or products to Lori Yerdon. Call
754-6132 for more information or e-mail lori.
yerdon@korea.army.mil.
AREA III THE MORNING CALM
Month of the Military Family; Humphreys Honors Families of the Year
By Mike Mooney
Area III MWR Marketing Chief
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
USAG-Humphreys and Area III launched
its Month of the Military Family celebration
Saturday night with its first-ever Military
Families of the Year Recognition Ceremony
in the Community Activity Center here.
The garrison recognized 15 Humphreys
and Area III Families for their hard work and
positive impact on the quality of life in the
community; three Families further honored
as the Best of the Best.
“Military Families are growing by leaps
and bounds in Area III and we wanted to do
something special to recognize our Families
who are making a difference,” said director
of Family & MWR Activities Steve Ryan.
“We were fortunate enough to get some
sponsorship from the American Women’s
Club of Korea Thrift Shop Association,
the Humphreys Exchange and the J.W.
Marriott Hotel in Seoul to help make it a
special night.”
Area III Family of the Year, the Harlans. — U.S. Army photo by George Smith
All 15 families received a framed 11 by
17 Family portrait and a pre-Thanksgiving
Buffet for being nominated and each was
introduced at the dinner.
“All 15 of these great Families are winners
and they are making a difference” said David
W. Frodsham, USAG-Humphreys and Area
III Deputy to the Garrison Commander.
“We are very fortunate to have families like
these in our community.”
“...we wanted to do something
special to recognize our Families who
are making a difference.”
Steve Ryan
Director of Family and MWR Activities
The Families were nominated by the
public in September and, following a period
for endorsements, the 15 nomination
packets were evaluated by a select committee
chaired by Army Community Service
Area III Family of the Year, the Taylors. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney Director Suzanne James. That panel selected
the three Families deemed the Best of the
Best in Area III.
The three families selected were: Lt. Col.
Mike and Kathy Harlan, 194th Combat
Service Support Battalion, Maj. Bruce and
Elizabeth Townley, Headquarters, USAG-
Humphreys and 1st Sgt. Walter and Sgt.
1st Class Leticia Taylor, Charlie Company,
3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion
and Headquarters Support Company, 3rd
Military Intelligence Battalion
The Families selected as Best of the Best
received a package of awards including a
framed 24 by 36 Family portrait, a $1,000
Area III MWR Value Book, a $100 gift
card from the Humphreys Exchange, a
mini-vacation at the 5-Star Marriott Hotel
in Seoul and an array of MWR promotion
items for both parents and kids.
“The committee had a very difficult
time selecting just three Best of the Best,”
said Denise Chappell, ACS Outreach
Coordinator. “All 15 Families are doing
everything they can to make Area III a better
place to live, work and play. We are very
proud of all of our great Families.” Area III Family of the Year, the Townleys. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney
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Talon Brigade, NCO take top honors in safety for 2009

By Chief Warrant Officer 5 Paul D. Clark
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Safety
Manager

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The

2nd Combat Aviation Brigade earned the
2009 Eighth U.S. Army Safety Award of
Excellence recently for the unit’s exceptional
accomplishment in accident prevention, risk
mitigation and safety.
The 2nd Infantry Division nominated
the brigade for having the most effective
overall safety program in the division.
In awarding the brigade, Lt. Gen. Joseph
Fil, EUSA commander, recognized the
leadership and collective efforts of the entire
2nd CAB command to develop risk controls
and effectively reduce accidents.
Throughout the year the CAB’s aircraft
flew 2,317 missions, logging over 28,800
flight hours, sometimes under demanding
environmental conditions.
Talon Soldiers have driven more than
42,000 miles on the sometimes hazardous
and densely trafficked roads of South
Korea in support of theater-wide aviation
operations.
The Soldiers of 2nd CAB set these
benchmarks while achieving a 23 percent
reduction in accidents, commendable
Lt. Gen. Joseph Fil, Eight U.S. Army commander, presents the 2009 Eighth U.S. Army Safety Award of Excellence to 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
ratings on all external safety evaluations and
Executive Officer Maj. Jason Lewallen. Also pictured (left to right) is Chief Warrant Officer 5 Paul Clark, 2nd CAB Safety manager and Sgt. 1st
record highs for percentages of personnel
Class Brad Robbins, 2nd CAB Safety NCO. — Courtesy photo
safety trained.
Fil also awarded Staff Sgt. Ian Thompson, culture where Soldiers recognized their more than 500 days. ever given.
602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd CAB responsibility to adhere to standards. He Area III Directorate of Public Works Thompson’s efforts were also commended
safety NCO, the 2009 EUSA Individual presented risk management and safety Environmental Division also recognized by 2nd Infantry Division inspectors during
Award of Excellence in Safety for having related training to more than 700 Soldiers Thompson with their award of excellence the 2009 Command Inspection Program
made the most-significant contribution to during 2009 contributing to a 30 percent for achieving 100 percent in the 2009 Area and by the 2009 Eighth U.S. Army Aviation
the accident prevention effort. decrease in accident costs from last year and III Environmental Compliance Inspection Resource Management Survey inspection
Thompson helped to build a unit a class A-C accident-free record currently at – the only 100 percent the division has team recently.

Humphreys Soldier competing in

Operation Rising Star finals
By Sarah Dobson
USAG-Humphreys MWR Marketing

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Staff Sgt. Michel Gordon,

Alpha Company, 304th Signal Battalion, is one of 12 finalists in
the Annual Operation Rising Star competition and will appear
on the Pentagon Channel Nov. 15-21.
Gordon, who took first place both in Karaoke Idol and
Operation Rising Star at Humphreys, will join the 11 other
finalists from around the Army at the Wallace Theater at Fort
Belvoir, Va. in this American Idol-style singing competition.
They will be competing to win an all expense paid trip to Los
Angeles to record a three-song CD in a professional recording
studio and one-on-one time with vocal coaches and music
executives.
The finalists will be judged by a star-studded panel of judges
to include retired Sergeant Major of the Army Jack Tilley,
American Idol vocal coach Debra Byrd, country music singer
Michael Peterson and singer and actress Kimberly Caldwell.
The judges votes will count for 50 percent of the
performers score; viewers can keep their favorite performer
in the competition by voting online by logging on to www.
OpRisingStar.com.
The Pentagon Channel can be viewed online at www.
pentagonchannel.mil on Nov. 15, 17, 19 and 21; the voting Staff Sgt. Michel Gordon is one of 12 finalists competing in this year’s Operation Rising Star
will remain open for two hours after each broadcast. competition. — U.S. Army photo by Sarah Dobson
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I.C.E. has solid support of Camp Henry Commander
By Mary Grimes
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY — Some troubles
may actually begin melting away if they’re
put on I.C.E. --the Interactive Customer
Evaluation service that acts as a command
tool for individuals who may have a
comment or an issue with a particular
service provider, and chooses to voice a
thought or idea that will ultimately improve
an existing service.
According to Rick Cave, I.C.E. Customer
Management Services Consultant, United
States Army Garrison Daegu, I.C.E.
is a DoD program that is present on
military installations worldwide. “I.C.E.
is extremely important to a commander
because it provides him a way of assessing
how well the services provided to his
community are doing. On the other side
of that, it is the community’s way of saying
that this service is good or that there is a
need for improvement in this or that area
of business,” he explained.
Cave said that individuals who use
I.C.E. are primarily those who have an issue
they feel strongly towards. “Nine times out
of ten, the individual who will take the time
to fill out an I.C.E. card is one who feels
that somewhere down the line, he or she
simply was not satisfied with a service or is
inquiring about a service they feel could be
improved upon,” he stressed.
A major overseer of the Area IV I.C.E.
program, Cave said that an individual can
submit an I.C.E. inquiry at anytime, and at
no time should they worry about reprisal.
Stated Cave, “The I.C.E. program is a DoD
initiative that is in place around the clock.
Absolutely no one should hesitate using
Camp Walker Job Fair deemed a success
By Mary Grimes
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
A University of Phoenix representative assists
an inquiring visitor to the Camp Walker Job
Fair that was held recently at the Evergreen
Club.— U.S. Army photo by Kang, Hyejin
CAMP WALKER — Camp Walker
recently held a job fair that had among
its participating agencies, everyone from
AAFES to the University of Phoenix—or
so it seemed. According to Employment
Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley,
“The job fair highlighted a number of well-
known agencies or businesses that support
our troops. The turnout was good, as was the
enthusiasm of those attending.”
Hosted by the Employment Readiness
(ERP), and the Army Career and Alumni
Programs (ACAP), the job fair was held at
the Evergreen Club on Camp Walker. Said
Wegley, “The job fair was open to soldiers,
family members, and authorized civilians.
Over the years, we’ve conducted numerous
job fairs, and on average we hold two a year.
AREA IV
Eugene Jackson (left), USAG Daegu, is all smiles as he prepares to submit his I.C.E inquiry
after receiving a briefing from Rick Cave, Management Services Consultant, USAG Daegu,
on how the submission process works. — U.S. Army photo by Gu, You-jin
the I.C.E. forum to make an inquiry about
a service they either have used or need.
Should a customer have such a worry or
comes up against retaliation in any way,
then that is when that person should seek
assistance via his commander’s open door
policy.”
Cave added that I.C.E. inquiries can and
often do run the gamut. He said, “Inquiries
can take on many forms. They could reflect
anything from hours of operation for a
particular business or facility to extensive
wait times for a particular service or
product. It’s what the customer feels could
be improved upon. These are quality of
life related services that mean a lot to our
community. Here on Camp Henry, it is
This fair, like the others we’ve held, allowed
community members the opportunity to meet
face-to-face with potential employers.”
With another job fair planned for Daegu
and Area IV in the Spring of 2010, the
employment readiness program manager had
some words of wisdom to share with those who
might consider attending, “As with any job
fair, a participant should ensure that he has an
up to date resume. The resume is profoundly
important because it gives the potential
employer a quick look at the individual’s job
qualifications, education, training and work
experience,” Wegley explained.
Pointing out mistakes commonly made
by individuals attending job fairs, Wegley
added, “Not having a resume available
when they come to a job fair, and or being
inappropriately dressed are two of the
mistakes we’re most likely to see. Individuals
can better prepare for interviews by talking
to their ACS (Army Community Service)
ERP, and ACAP representatives, as well as by
taking advantage of any job fair preparation
classes available.”
Wegley said that the USAG Daegu
command is very supportive of job fairs that
have been held in Area IV. “The command
has been supportive, and the feedback
from participating companies and other
attendees has also been positive. When you
receive this type of feedback, and individuals
leave feeling satisfied with an employment
opportunity, that’s when you know a job fair
is a success,” he said.
definitely the kind of thing that USAG
Daegu Commander, Col. Terry Hodges
deeply cares about and solidly supports.”
With I.C.E. boxes located on camps
Henry, Walker, and Carroll, no I.C.E.
inquiry goes ignored. “We have more than
twenty I.C.E. boxes located around Area
IV. If the customer has placed an I.C.E.
inquiry into the box and has provided us
with accurate contact information, that
individual can and should expect to receive
a response from us. The response will
come via email or a telephone call usually
within three business days of receipt of the
inquiry,” commented Cave.
Like most inquiries, there is a process
by which things are done. Cave said that
U.S. Military Police K-9 gives class to local ROK Forces
By 1st Lt. Cecil K. Murfree II
188th MP Co. Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — Dogs have been
used in warfare as far back as 628 B.C. by
the Lydians and were first used in the United
States during the Seminole Wars in 1817.
The United States Military Police K-9
Detachments work on a daily basis to
strengthen the Republic of Korea (ROK)
U.S. Military alliance. Recently the 188th
Military Police Company K-9 Detachments
went to the ROK K-9 facility in order
to teach them the techniques of Military
Working Dog (MWD) Handlers.
Over the course of the day Staff Sgt.
Patrick Appling, Staff Sgt. Michael Calvert,
and Sgt. Sean Wess volunteered their
time to go out to the ROK K-9 facility
to teach the basics to a fledgling group
within the ROK military. The 188th K-9
detachments work multiple missions
throughout the peninsula as well as training
dogs and handlers so they can maintain
their certification. All this the 188th K-9
detachments do while assisting in training
their ROK counterparts.
Consisting of both classroom and field
exercises, Appling, Calvert and Wess went
through many of the tasks that they complete
on a daily basis. Starting out in the classroom
the 188th NCO’s went over diagrams with
their ROK counterparts explaining different
techniques that are used. After the classroom
portion was completed they moved outside
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while every effort is made to answer any
question or support the inquiring customer,
there may be times when other means of
resolution may be required. Cave said, “We
want to be able to assist every person that
takes the time to submit an inquiry, and we
are committed to doing that. In instances
where we simply may not be the right
source for providing an appropriate answer,
we will ensure that the I.C.E. inquiry is
forwarded on to what we determine is the
more appropriate agency or department
capable of assisting that customer.”
Ensuring that I.C.E. boxes and cards are
accessible to the customer is vital. Stated
Cave, “The location of the I.C.E. boxes are
determined by the Garrison Commander,
and these boxes can usually be seen at
locations like the post office or ACS type
facilities. At this time, I am looking at ways
of ensuring the boxes are not only in high
traffic areas, but are not mistaken as trash
receptacles and are immediately visible to
the patron visiting an establishment.”
Cave said that the command works
hard to improve quality of life for every
soldier, civilian and family member, it is
also eager to hear from its community just
how services can be improved upon. “The
input from the customer is so important
to the success of the I.C.E. program and
the command’s intent when it comes to
quality of life enhancements. We do see
an increase in the use of I.C.E. submissions
because now service providers have a vehicle
in place that asks for customer feedback
on how well they (the provider) did. Our
hope is that people will continue to use
I.C.E. Let’s not forget that all too often,
it really is the squeaky wheel that gets the
oil,” expressed Cave.
for more hands on training. Some of the
Military Working Dogs were used and Wess
put on the bite sleeve to help demonstrate
some of the capabilities of the Military
Working Dog. Kennel Master Appling sees
great benefits in this program stating
“Since the ROK MWD program is
still very new it's always great to have
experienced U.S. MWD Handlers available
to dip into the pool of knowledge and pick
up a leash and help train. The ROK has a
great facility in Jin Jue and we were amazed
to see the motivated ROK Soldiers training
all 130 dogs that they have; even starting
a breeding program. They are seeing how
much a MWD can be a combat multiplier
and utilizing these dogs in the field.”
By going out to the ROK’s Jin Jue K-9
school the 188th K-9 section has shown its
commitment to both the U.S. military’s role
in Korea as well as the ROK mission. They
have shown that the U.S. Army is willing
to do whatever it takes to ensure the success
and continual growth of the Republic of
Korea Army.
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t News & Notes
Holiday Mail Deadline
Below is the 2009 Christmas mailing
deadline for stateside bound mail. Mail
early and beat the last minute rush.
Space Available Mail Nov. 30 09
Priority Mail Dec. 7 09
Letter/First Class Mail Dec. 7 09
Express Mail (EMMS) Dec. 14 09
DSA Wii and Spades Tournament
Camp Walker USO is hosting a winner
take all Wii and Spades Tournament. 5
p.m. until 9 p.m., Nov. 20. Free food,
drinks and prizes will be served.
United Trough Reading Program
Active duty service members can read
a book and create a special memory
for your child. Camp Walker USO will
provide the United Through Reading
Program at the Camp Carroll CAC from
10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Nov. 19.
Key Caller Training
This course provides the information
and training needed to be an effective
and resourceful Key Caller to All Family
Readiness Groups Nov. 29, 9 a.m. -12
p.m. Pre-registration is required. DSN:
768-7112 Commercial: 0505-768-7112
Camp Henry ACS. Childcare available.
Call 0505-764-5298 to register and
reserve your space.
Open for Black Friday
Apple Tree Gift and Thrift shop is going
to have a huge ‘After Thanksgiving
Sale,’ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 27.
Coffee House
Come to Camp Carroll Chapel Annex
building #904. Food and drinks will be
served along with coffee, tea. Video,
board games, movies and music. A
great place just to relax! Every Friday
it opens at 6 p.m. For more information
please contact Chaplain Graham at
765-8581/8606.
Turkey Trot
2009 5k fun run/2mile walk ‘Turkey
Trot’ will be held at Camp Walker Kelly
field, Nov.26. Registration begins at
8:15 a.m. and race begins at 9:00 a.m.
For more information please call Mr.
Washburn at 764-4907.
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
Camp Henry’s Fit-to-win Center promotes well-being
Camp Henry sports specialist Sung Hwan Ko (left), assists USAG-Daegu Family member Danielle
Fleming(right) on proper use of exercise equipment. — U.S. Army photo by Gu, You-jin
By Kang, Hye-jin
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Intern
CAMP HENRY — ‘Well-being’ is a
term that in the past ten years has become
quite popular among Koreans. The term
refers to pursuing happy life through
mental, as well as physical harmony.
To maintain this well-being, a large
number of people never stop trying. The
Camp Henry ‘Fit-to-Win’ center is one
place where authorized personnel can get
into shape, and keep a healthy outlook on
19th ESC HHC receives winter safety & suicide prevention training
By Pfc. Lee, Jun Ho
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY — Winter season
has come, and the 19th Expeditionary
Sustainment Command Servicemembers
were reminded of the importance of safety
through the training.
19th ESC Headquarters and Headquarter
Company Soldiers and Civilians gathered at
Camp Henry Theater for the winter safety
and suicide prevention training, Oct. 9
and 10.
Lectures from the training were focused
on realistic hazards from our everyday lives,
especially those that have a high possibility
to take place during the winter season.
Starting with the winter driving safety,
Mr. Charles R. Ryan, Safety Manager, 19th
ESC, stressed that the drivers aware of the
unique driving environments in Korea.
“Consider Korea as the state of Indiana
with the population of California,” said
Ryan, demonstrating the crowded streets
with high traffic.
He also mentioned the rather aggressive
attitude of drivers in Korea, because of
them being the first generation drivers in
country, without anyone to teach them
common driving courtesies. Adapting to the
new environment was the priority for the
safety of the privately owned vehicle drivers.
Slowing down, increasing intervals, and
maintaining the equipment with the cold
weather in mind were also emphasized.
Prevention for the cold injuries was
the next stop for the Company’s training.
Regarding the great decrease in the number
of casualties between the first and second
winter of the Korean War, Sgt. 1st class
Jeffery S. Walizer, Surgeon Cell, 19th ESC,
insisted the prevention part to be the most
their future. ‘Fit-to-Win’ was established
to promote health of Soldiers, KATUSAs,
families and civilians. According to Sung-
hwan Ko, Sport Specialist at Camp Henry,
“The ‘Fit-to-Win’ center may be the
smallest one in area IV, but it offers a variety
of state-of-the-art athletic equipment. I
provide patrons in the ‘Fit -to -win’ center,
hands on guidance on the proper use of a
wide range of equipment. ”
At Camp Henry’s ‘Fit-to-Win’ center,
health-care and the overall well-being of
communities is not just limited to models
important when dealing with injuries.
Treatments for frostbite and chilblain,
which are the two main injuries from cold,
were taught. Removing the wet clothing to
keep the body warm and dry is the method
of treatment, while rubbing would only
make the injury worse on a casualty who
already has a skin injury.
Korean Hemorrhagic fever was also
introduced as one of the threats to the force.
Spread by rodent population especially in
Korean peninsula, the disease is low in threat
possibility, but its prevention requires good
sanitation.
Briefing on the carbon monoxide
poisoning and sexual harassment/ assault
response and prevention were followed.
The Company was encouraged to actively
ask and answer the questions to make the
training more effective.
Lt. Col. Mackberth E. Williams,
Command Chaplain, 19th ESC, took the
podium next for the suicide prevention
awareness training.
“Leaders should know what to look for,
what to focus on: the prevention, rather
than reaction,” said Williams, “atmosphere
that makes someone to feel like executing
a suicide should be prohibited. We lost
more Soldiers from suicide than from the
combat, even though we were fighting two
wars.” Appealing for the awareness of the
situation, he said that the atmosphere of the
daily life of the Servicemembers should be
maintained warmly and friendly.
The leaders were urged to offer support,
respect and trust to their Soldiers.
“Curing a hurt in a leg is different
form curing a hurt in the mind, and your
attention is what Soldiers need in order to
be cured in the mind,” said Williams.
Reinforcing the buddy system and
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and Olympians, but society overall. This is
especially true in military environments.
Most of Soldiers and KATUSAs know that
staying “fit-to-fight” means they are also
“fit-to-win.”
For one civilian using the Fitness
Center, the convenience of the facility is
too good to pass up. “I’ve just recently
begun taking advantage of the availability
of the Fit-to-win center and I’m determined
to make it a regular part of my routine. The
equipment is top notch, and the assistance
you get from the staff is amazing,” said
Deidric Cave, USAG Daegu Plans, Analysis
and Integration Office.
Ko, who has been working at the ‘Fit-
to-win’ center for nearly a decade said, “I
always try to offer a pleasant environment
and comfortable service to patrons. I have
a very good relationship with the USAG
Daegu community and I intend to keep
that relationship positive. Everybody’s well-
being is important and the fitness center is
just one way of ensuring they remain fit to
win. Stay health with Fit-to-win center.”
To use the fitness center, one must be
age 16 or older, and have a valid ID card.
The hours of operation for Camp Henry’s
‘Fit-to-win’ center are 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. weekends.
According to Ko, with close to 300
people using the fitness facility daily,
lunch time and after duty hours tend to
be the busiest periods.
Cpl. Min, Tae Jun, G-6, 19th ESC, learns to
use the fire extinguisher in front of Camp Henry
Theater, Oct. 10. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc.
Lee, Jun Ho
educating the Soldiers and Familymembers
about the stress management was also
demanded.
To conclude the fire safety training,
Soldiers were taught and even given a chance
to use a fire extinguisher to set off a fire
outside the Camp Henry Theater, with the
help of on-post fire department.
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Defender Six shares views, priorities and personality

By Dennis K. Bohannon
IMCOM Strategic Communications

PENTAGON — Are we doing the right

things? Are we doing things right? What
are we missing?” are questions resonating
through the mind of the new Assistant
Chief of Staff for Installation Management
(ACSIM), and Commanding General of
the Installation Management Command
(IMCOM).
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, “Defender Six,”
was appointed the Department of the
Army’s ACSIM and assumed command of
IMCOM Monday. However, he has already
shared many of his views, priorities, and a
lot of personality with both staffs during
non-stop meetings and briefs over the
preceding two weeks.
At the IMCOM Garrison Commander’s
Conference in Baltimore, on his first full
day in command, Lynch dove deeper into
what he calls, “Asking the right questions.” Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, “Defender Six,” speaks after assuming command of Installation Management Command, Nov. 2. — U.S. Army photo
The first fundamental question is “Are we
doing the right things?” He said if an action title of the ACSIM and CG IMCOM, a battalion. I did that.” At first, he said, “We spend too much time fixing broken
fits within the Commander’s intent, the but, the title he is most proud of is, “I am “…the Army was a job, then it became a Soldiers and Families and not enough
answer is likely “yes.” The second question the husband of Sarah and the father of my profession, today it is a passion.” time giving them a break.” Lynch says his
is, “Are we doing things right?” He said we children,” a proud title, he says, he will “My passion is taking care of Soldiers mission, his priority is all about balance,
must increase efficiencies. “What are we carry long after he retires from the Army. and Families,” Lynch said, adding Sarah, finding the right balance between work,
missing?” He said, we need to periodically He also titles himself “the Family first his wife of more than 27 years, shares that family, health, and fun.
take a step back and think about what else general.” same passion. Lynch said, “The road to success is,
we should be doing, that is not already A native of Ohio, his parents were “Sarah will travel everywhere I go. She one, surround yourself with confident
being done. blue-collar shift workers at his hometown will focus on Families,” Lynch said. “I’m people and delegate. Two, look down not
Lynch said he is excited about joining paper mill. He went to work at the age the commanding general. When we visit up. Worry about those working for you,
ACSIM and IMCOM, “I’ve reaped the of 13 and applied to West Point simply installations Sarah will get information I not catering to those above you. Three,
benefits of all the hard work… both at because he could not otherwise afford a could never get,” Lynch explained. “She never compete with sister units. Share best
Fort Stewart and at Fort Hood,” where college education. will be another set of eyes and ears. We will practices. Four, have fun.”
he previously commanded. But, he noted, After struggling through to a commission, focus on fulfilling the Family Covenant. We “Taking care of Soldiers and Family,
he is a warrior. He is honored to wear the he said, “All I wanted to do was command will focus on the Family,” he said. that’s my passion.”
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Daegu American School Warriors end great season

By Michelle Fox
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Intern
CAMP HENRY — The Daegu American
School (DAS) Warriors football team rode hard
work and perseverance to win the overall Korea
Department of Defense Education Activity
(DoDEA) championship and all the way to the
Far East Class A championship game.
To get there, they had to beat the Osan
Cougars in the rubber game of a three-game
schedule. The warriors and Cougars were
anything but tame in what will be long
remembered as one of the most exciting games
held on the Korean Peninsula, won by the
Warriors 30-28 in overtime.
According to Warriors Coach Ken Walters,
the win against Osan was unpredictable.
“Osan has a great team and so the game was
not a walk in the park for us.”
The October championship broke records
in a number of areas.
“The game allowed for the most wins,
touchdowns, points and yards in the season.
It is the first time that we’ve won the overall
championships for Korea and this is the second
time in three years that we’ve been to the Far
East Championship Game,” said Walters,
who enjoys working with his seven specialty
coaches.
Coach Sales works with the defense, Coach
Spencer with special teams, the JV head coach
is Coach Rast, Coach Hinton works with the
QBs, Coach Hillman is the line coach, and
Coach Thomas is the DB coach.
“I think we have a solid group of guys
and fortunate with limited injuries,” said
Spencer. “Also I think it is important for the
community to hear about how both the kids
and the coaches appreciate the community’s
support. Without it, this program would not
be what it is.”
The three captains of the Daegu Warriors
are Christian Hillman a Junior outside
linebacker, Senior receiver David Martinez and
Antoine Feagin, a Senior running back. These
three were chosen as the captains because of
the great leadership that they’ve shown and
also they’ve worked very hard. As Hinton said,
“Stay focused, stay humble and let the game
come to you.”
The Far East championship game took
place Nov. 7 at Kelly Gym, with the Warriors
hosting Japan’s Camp Zama Trojans. Before
the game one of the Warriors talked about
how much it meant to be able to play for
the title.
“This game means a lot; words can’t explain
what winning this game means to me,” said
Feagin.
Once the game started both the teams
threw caution to the wind and the first
and second quarters were an old-fashioned
shootout. When the dust settled for halftime,
the Warriors held a slim lead at 38-34,
according to Pacific Stars and Stripes reporter
Dave Ornauer the most points ever scored
in two periods in the history of DoDEA Far
East playoffs. During the break the teams
regrouped, and the defenses took center
stage. Nobody crossed the goal line in the
third quarter, but in the fourth, despite some
intense crowd cheering from the stands,
Zama was able to push in for a couple
scores and in the end the Daegu Warriors
came up just short. Final score Trojans 46,
Warriors 38.
The Daegu Warriors played a great game
and are to be congratulated for an excellent
and memorable season.

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