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Aggravated Assault, Drunk and Disorderly,
Assault Consummated by a Battery, Subject #1
and Subject #2 were involved in a verbal altercation
when Subject #1 produced a knife, placed Subject
#2 in a choke hold, and cut Subject #2’s left forearm
several times. Subject #3 attempted to break up
the altercation and was stabbed by Subject #1 in
the collar bone area. Subject #1 then fled the scene.
Subject #3 and Subject #2 were transported by
POV to the Cp Humphreys UCC where Subject #3
was treated and released for injuries consisting of
a laceration to Subject #3’s collar bone area. Subject
#1 was apprehended and transported to the Cp
Humphreys PMO. Investigation continues by MPI.
USAG-D IMCOM-Korea bids farewell to Deputy Director — Brig. Gen. Al A. Aycock, IMCOM-Korea Director, left, presents a Meritorious
Civilian Service Award to Mr. Davis D. Tindoll, center, during a June 5 ceremony at Yongsan. Mr. Tindoll was recognized for his meritorious
Larceny of Private Property, Person(s) unknown,
performance while serving as the IMCOM-Korea Region Deputy Director. According to Aycock, Mr. Tindoll’s vision, garrison operations
by means unknown, removed Victim #1’s Ipod expertise, and leadership skills were vital to the success of Army Installations in the Republic of Korea. Mr. Tindoll, who joined IMCOM-
which was unsecured and unattended in RM #103 Korea in January 2005, is departing for Georgia, where he will serve as the Director for IMCOM’s Southeast Region. Also recognized during
of BLDG #582. ECOL is $165.99. Investigation the ceremony was Mr. Tindoll’s wife, Ms. Dolores Tindoll, right, who received the Commander’s Award for Public Service and the Eighth
continues by MPI. United States Army Helping Hand Award for her outstanding contributions to the Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members stationed
throughout Korea.
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Gate 17 Closes for Renovation
From June 20 to September 30, Gate
17 and visitor center will be closed for
renovation. Closure is to all vehicle
traffic and visitor sign-in traffic. The
pedestrian gate will remain open to
authorized ID card holders throughout
the project. During the closure, the
Gate 20 visitor center will be used for
visitor sign-in.
During the closure, commercial
delivery truck traffic will use Gate 19
for access. Gate 20 is the alternate
commercial delivery truck traffic access
point. Due to the commercial truck
traffic at Gate 19, the Post Shuttle Bus
stop at Gate 19 will be relocated
approximately 100 meters east, to the
corner of X Corps Blvd. and Medical
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY PFC SUNG WOOK MIN
Ave.
Due to increased volume of traffic Lt. Col. (P) David Ward, U.S. Army Troop Command-Korea Commander leads 400 soldiers from his battalion on a four-
at Gate 20, parking at the visitor center mile run across Yongsan to commemorate his upcoming departure from the unit. Lt. Col. Kevin C. Colyer will
will be reserved for visitor sign-in only. assume command of the 2500-strong unit in a change of command ceremony June 6. Ward, who spent the last two
No other parking allowed! Parking will years in Korea, will be changing stations to Hawaii.
be strictly enforced.
vehicles is government owned vehicles going to be a prohibited source,” “When the FRG conducts a
USAG-Red Cloud could only be used for official business. Hollywood said. “Whenever a gift is fundraiser, it must be clear that this is
Change of Command “This means you should never use given because the position you have not a unit fundraiser,” Hollywood said.
The USAG-Red Cloud Change of a government vehicle for a personal rather than affection for you as an “They must be clear in all advertising,
Command will be held on the errand, even if it is on the way to your individual, that is a gift given because promoting, and solicitation that it is the
Village Green 10 a.m. June 26, for official business,” Hollywood said. “If of your official position. FRG, and not the unit or directorate
more information call: 732-8854. you are TDY, you may use a conducting the event.”
government vehicle for official General guidance for gifts
USAG-Casey between employees is: Informal funds are covered by
business only, excursions to
Town Hall Meeting
entertainment attractions are not 1) Employees shall not use public AR 600-20 in the Army Command
USAG-Casey Town Hall Meeting
authorized.” office for private gain. Policy. The rules are:
will be held June 29 at 2 p.m. in the
Personal use of photocopiers is not 2) Employees shall endeavor to 1) There must be one custodian of
Hanson Gym. For more information
authorized, but it is subject to a avoid any actions creating the the fund, accountable to his or her
call: 730-1412.
common sense test appearance that they are violating the supervisor
“Reasonable, limited use of copiers law or ethical standards. 2) Contributions must be voluntary
Camp Casey AAFES Bazaar
The Camp Casey AAFES Bazaar may fall into the category of unofficial “The rule is gifts can go down, but and an employee cannot be asked to
will be held June 15-16 from 10 use but authorized,” Hollywood said. not up,” Hollywood said. “This means contribute more than $10.
a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Camp Casey “The test is whether the use is that you can’t accept gifts from “The old limit was $1,000,” said
PX parking lot. For more reasonable and limited and it doesn’t subordinates and employees receiving Hollywood. “Currently there is no
information call: 732-6263. detract from your work.” less pay than you.” limit on how much the fund can
The use of government telephones contain. An informal fund must have
2007 Mt. Samgak falls into the same category as The exceptions to this rule are: a purpose, and the funds must be used
International Cultural Festival photocopiers; a few brief local calls a 1) Gifts under $10 on traditional gift toward that purpose.”
The 2007 Mt. Samgak International day are OK; lengthy, long-distance giving occasions are allowed. When flying as part of your job,
Cultural Festival will be held June calls are not. 2) Special infrequent occasions DoD employees always have to fly
23-24 at the Best Western Green “Most uses of the internet will fall such as when a commander is leaving, coach unless otherwise authorized,
Park Hotel (near Bang-hak into the Unofficial but Authorized but the gift may not exceed $300 per only the Secretary of the Army can
Subway Station-line 1). For more category,” Hollywood said. “This is group and you can only ask for up to approve first class travel.
information call 732-9053. generally premised on a morale $10 in voluntary contributions. “A Soldier cannot travel first class
rationale, there are, of course, those “DoD employees can never or business class in uniform, even if
USAG-Red Cloud unofficial uses; you can never use a endorse a private organization,” he received a free upgrade,”
Starbuck’s Opening government computer to run a Hollywood said. “One reason we Hollywood said. “DoD Civilians
The first AAFES direct operated personal business, access pornographic cannot do that is the JER says cannot accept upgrades if given
Mainstreet X-presso - Starbuck’s or racist websites.” specifically we cannot endorse private because of your official position.”
in the Pacific will open on Camp There are specific rules about giving organizations. Another is, whatever
Red Cloud today at 10 a.m. in the treatment you give to one private Exceptions to these rules are:
and receiving gifts, according to
CRC Food Court. For more organization, you have to give to all 1) You can use your frequent flier
Hollywood.
information call: 732-6263
“Three main categories of gift equally.” miles to upgrade to business class.
donors: Outside (prohibited) sources, Fundraising has the potential to be 2) Miles earned on official travel
USAG-RED CLOUD
between employees, and foreign a problem, said Hollywood. are yours to keep.
Commissary Closed
governments,” Hollywood said. “The 3) Benefits belong to the Army if
The CRC Commissary will be
general rule about gifts is you may not Only four types of fundraising you were bumped involuntarily.
closed June 21 for Organization
accept a gift given from a prohibited activities can take place on an Conflicts of interest guidelines are
Day. The Commissary will be open
on July 4. For more information source or given because of your official installation: common sense driven, according to
call: 732-7649. position. 1) Fundraising for the Combined Hollywood.
“Exceptions: meals are always Federal Campaign. “You cannot hold a financial
USAG-Red Cloud considered gifts, and some food items 2) Fundraising for the Army interest that conflicts with the
EO Office are not considered gifts. If a Korean Emergency Relief program. conscientious performance of you
USAG-RED CLOUD EO office is employee gives you some cookies, 3) Religious fundraising in duty,” Hollywood said. “You cannot
in building T-617. Contact Sgt. donuts or small incidental items, these connection with religious services. engage in financial transactions using
Duane Pack 732-6167. are not considered gifts. When we are 4) Any other fundraising authorized nonpublic government information or
talking about food, a meal is definitely by the commander to benefit the allow the improper use of such
Warrior Country Track and a gift, but small items are not.” unfortunate, however, fundraising in information to further any private
Field Championship support of military units is generally interest.”
The Warrior Country Track and If you are offered a gift, take this not authorized. Employees shall not engage in
Field Championship will be held four-step analysis: “Commanders have limited options outside employment activities,
tomorrow at Schoonover Bowl, 1) Is it from a prohibited source or with respect to performing fundraising including seeking or negotiating for
Camp Casey 8 a.m. For more given because of your official position. on post,” Hollywood said. employment, that conflict with official
information call: 732-6927. 2) Is it really a gift. “Commanders may authorize informal government duties and
3) Is there an exception to the rule. funds to help offset costs for specific, responsibilities.
USAG- Red Cloud 4) Should you use the exception. planned purposes, but fundraising for “If you plan on working for anyone
Appreciation Night A prohibited source is any person an informal fund is limited to soliciting who does business with the DoD, you
The USAG-RED CLOUD or non-federal entity that does business donations and contributions only from may need to consult an ethics
Appreciation Night will be held at members of the unit.” counselor to ensure that no conflict
with, or seeks to do business with the
Mitchell’s Club from 5:30-7 p.m. The Family Readiness Group may exists,” Hollywood said.
Army.
June 15. For more information call:
“In Korea, most businesses are raise money on post.
732-8189.
USAG-RC
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Gate 12 is Closed
June Jamboree brings smiles to children
By Cpl. Jung Jae-hoon
Through June 15, pedestrian Gate 12
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
located by the Army and Air Force
Exchange Service Gas Station will be YONGSAN GARRISON —
closed for turnstile installation. The Yongsan Exceptional Family
Member Program conducted its 21st
Gate 17 to Close “June Jamboree” June 1 to let
Gate 17 will be closed June 20 through special-needs children have fun and
September for renovations. Only enjoy the day.
authorized access-card holders will be More than 160 children par-
processed at the Gate 17 pedestrian ticipated in the jamboree and more
gate. The Gate 17 Visitor Center will be than 300 volunteers helped out for
closed. Visitors and visitors with the community festival.
vehicles may process through Camp “It’s a pleasure to be here and
Coiner Gate 20. Pedestrian visitors may thank you for coming out, especially
still process through Gates 5 and 10. the volunteers,” said Yongsan
Garrison Commander Col. Ron
Summer Reading Stephens. “This is a great way to give
Program back to our community and this
The Yongsan Library Summer Reading
wouldn’t work with out the
Program will be at 11 a.m. every
volunteers.”
Tuesday June 19-July 31. There will be
Stephens also said he hoped
a kick-off party June 19 with Katie Bell
as the guest story teller. Refreshments
children would gain inspiration.
will be provided. Registration begins “They can all volunteer for the
June 5. For information, call 723-7300. community,” he said.
June Jamboree is designed to help
USO Good Neighbor special-needs children. All volunteers
Program were matched “one-on-one” with the
Be a volunteer for the USO Good kids throughout the festival to let the
Neighbor Program June 28. Spend a children enjoy themselves with
day with local Korean schoolchildren, safety.
have lunch, and go bowling. For “The June Jamboree is also a way
information, call 724-7781. of marketing the EFMP,” said
Project Officer Alexander Carter. “It
Father's Day Giveaway lets parents know that special-needs CPL. JUNG JAE-HOON
The USO and the Yongsan Main services are available in the Joseph D’Auteuil (left) leads the pack at the tug-of-war competition June 1 during the annual
Exchange will be giving out free See Jamboree
Jamboree, Page 12 June Jamboree at a field behind Collier Field House.
hotdogs 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 16 and free
fishing reels to the first 20 fathers who
stop by the USO booth outside of the Seoul honors YYongsan
ongsan employee with honorary citizenship
Main Exchange. For information, call
By David McNally
724-7781.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
leading up to the series Ron Padgett (front row, third from left) poses with his winning 1959 little league team in DeLand, Fla.
that we could beat this won 5-4. they were a much better team,” Padgett said. “But,
team,” Padgett said. “The Indians were stunned because they came if we played as a team, bonded together as a team,
That team was the into the game over confident,” Padgett said. “They collectively we knew we had a good chance of a
returning champions were thinking we would roll over and play dead.” major upset.”
Ron Padgett and “heavily favored” Being the city champions was in sight. Once again, The Federals did just that. They won 6-4. The
Elks Indians. the Federal coaches rallied their players for victory. phrase “We will beat you guaranteed,” was no longer
Game one played up to many of the expectations “They told us to keep the game close and we will to be echoed by the Indians.
going into the series. The Indians won 16-1. win it,” Padgett said. “They also told the team “It was one of the greatest upsets in Little League
Padgett’s coaches eased the chapfallen Federal something else, ‘Second place is not good enough.’” history,” Padgett said. “If I could compare it, it would
by telling them to “just believe, stay focused and The final game took place on a Saturday afternoon be like when the Marlins beat the Yankees in the
play together as a team.” in July 1959. At 5 p.m., the battle began. 2003 World Series.”
When cleats hit the playing field for game two, “We all knew it would be an uphill battle and a Padgett added that He doesn’t remember
the inspiration seemed to have paid off. The Federals struggle to defeat the other team because individually See Memory
Memory, Page 12
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Homes from Page 9
June 8-14
Firehouse Dog Reign Over Me Perfect Stranger Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 Firehouse Dog Perfect Stranger The Reaping
(PG) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m.
Perfect Stranger Shrek The Third Shrek The Third The Reaping No Show No Show No Show
(R) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 Perfect Stranger Perfect Stranger Are We Done Yet? Are We Done Yet?
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m.
Perfect Stranger Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 The Reaping Perfect Stranger Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 The Reaping Shooter
(R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Mr. Brooks Perfect Stranger Firehouse Dog No Show No Show No Show Firehouse Dog
(R) 9:30 p.m. (R) 9:30 p.m. (PG) 8:30 p.m. (PG) 8 p.m.
Perfect Stranger — Only When Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 — Will Firehouse Dog— Rex, Mr. Brooks — Mr. Brooks: a Daddy's Little Girls — A single
investigative reporter Rowena Price Turner and Elizabeth Swann are allied Hollywood's top-grossing canine, is successful businessman; a father lives in a poor neighborhood
learns that her friend's murder might with Captain Barbossa in a desperate known for his extreme athletic abilities generous philanthropist; a loving and struggles to make ends meet
be connected to powerful ad quest to free Captain Jack Sparrow and diva-like demeanor. His perks father and devoted husband. But Mr. as he raises his three young
executive Harrison Hill, she goes from his mind-bending trap in Davy package, rivaling that of any A-list Brooks has a secret--he is an daughters on his own. But when
undercover with the help of her Jones' locker. At the same time, the celebrity, includes Kobe beef, a poodle insatiable serial killer, so lethally the courts award custody of his
associate, Miles Hailey. Posing as terrifying ghost ship, The Flying harem, and a diamond collar. Rex's clever that no one has ever daughters to his corrupt, drug-
Katherine, a 'temp' at Hill's ad agency, Dutchman and Davy Jones, under the luck--and Hollywood high life--runs suspected him--until now. As Mr. dealing ex-wife, Monty
.and Veronica, a girl Hill flirts with control of the East India Trading out while shooting a commercial; an Brooks succumbs to one last desperately tries to win them back,
online, Rowena surrounds her prey Company, wreaks havoc across the aerial stunt goes awry, leading Rex's murderous urge, an amateur enlisting the help of Julia, a
from all sides, only to discover that Seven Seas. Navigating through handlers to presume he's dead. But photographer witnesses the crime. beautiful and hard-nosed,attorney
she isn't the only one changing treachery, betrayal and wild waters, Rex is merely lost--alone, filthy and Suddenly Brooks finds himself he meets during his short stint as
identities. The closer Rowena gets they must forge their way to exotic unrecognizable in an unfamiliar city. entangled in the dark agenda of an a chauffeur. While Monty and the
to finding the truth, the more we see Singapore and confront the cunning Chased by animal control, he takes opportunistic bystander, as well as Ivy-League-educated Julia couldn't
how far people will go to protect it. Chinese Pirate Sao Feng. Now refuge in grubby abandoned lofts, a hunted by the unorthodox and be less alike, an unexpected
Rated R (sexuality, nudity, violence, headed beyond the very ends of the far cry from his former luxurious tenacious detective. Rated R romance blossoms and it soon
language) 119 min earth, each must ultimately choose a lifestyle. Rated PG (action peril, crude (strong violence, sexual content, begins to feel like true love. But in
side in a final, titanic battle, as not humor, language) 109 min nudity, language) 119 min order for their relationship to
only their lives and fortunes, but the survive, the couple must reconcile
entire future of the freedom-loving their two very different worlds and
Pirate way, hangs in the balance. overcome the forces that threaten
Rated PG-13 (intense action, violence, to tear Monty's family apart. Rated
frightening images) 165 min PG-13 ( thematic material, drug/
sexual content, violence,
language) 95 min
F. NEIL NEELEY
(From left to right) Spc. James Usher, 568th Medical Company, USAG Humphreys and Spc. Christopher Hnagiuk, C Company, 304th Signal
Battalion, Camp Stanley were among the contestants in this year’s BOSS ‘Beach Blast’ watermelon eating contest.
F. NEIL NEELEY
Gen. B.B. Bell, USFK commander, chats with Spc. Mike Munson,
USAG Humphreys BOSS president during the two-day event.
—USAG-H—
Women’s Open:
1) Civ. Tammie Welss, HAES, 24:16
2) Civ. Destiny Symmes, HES, 34:44
Men’s Master:
1) SFC Mike Novotny, B Co, 532nd MI, 21:55
2) CPT Samdel Moore, 607th WS, 25:17
3) Civ. Henry New, DPW, 28:54
Men’s Senior:
1) CW-3 Eric Ray, B 3/2GSAB, 19:25
2) Maj. Winston Symmes, 527th MI Bn, 34:44
Men’s Open:
1) Cpt Brian Tomasovic, HHC, 2nd CAB, 17:14
2) Civ. Brett Kubica, 3/2nd GSAB, 17:20
3) Civ. Derrick McDonald, 34:13
Men’s Master:
1) Sgt Dale Hart, D Co, 4/2nd Avn, 40:25
2) MSG Scott Haymaker, USAG, 47:45
3) SGM Sanghoon Chung, GCC-CACC, 48:48
Men’s Senior:
1) 1SG Roberto Rosales, 3/2nd GSAB, 51:10
2) Cpt Stan Smith, HSC, 3rd MI, 51:27
3) CW-2 Stephen Wells, 3/2nd GSAB, 54:13
Men’s Open:
1) Cpt Mike Barker, B Co, 532nd MI, 52:27
—USAG-Y—
Command Korea Region engineers, (Left to Right) Chaplain Brig. Gen. Douglas Carver, Chaplain Brig.
Robinson coordinates the planning of See Chaplain
Chaplain, Page 23 Gen.(R) James T. Spivey and Chaplain Maj. Raymond A. Robinson Jr.,
pose for a photo after the ceremony held in San Antonio, Texas.
formal attachment will better support the mission,” said Chavez. alter their opinion A KATUSA soldier with the Echo Avenger Battery, 1-
Not only will the soldiers be able to build on an already existing on why they 43 ADA, places his 2ID patch on his sleeve where
relationship, but by being attached to a unit that is located closer to where the serve. his 35th ADA patch once stood, symbolizing the
battery is now based will also come in handy. “I work for the change of units.
“The soldiers will reap the greatest benefits of the change — in and out Army,” said Sgt.
processing can now be done at Camp Casey versus having to travel to John J. Lawrence, Echo Avenger Battery, 1-43 ADA. “It doesn’t matter the
Osan,” said Chavez. unit.”
Changing units isn’t something new for the battery. Months prior to this The battery will continue providing its short-range missile defense
switch, the battery belonged to 2ID. It was handed over to 35th ADA capabilities with the 210th Fires BDE for South Korea.
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VOLUNTEERCEREMONY
There will be a volunteer
HEAS hosts career day
By Nancy Turner and Consuela Salazar
recognition ceremony at the Strike
USAG-Humphreys American Elementary School
Zone bowling alley June 29 from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is for 3rd USAG Humphreys American
Quarter participants. There will be Elementary School held its annual
free bowling for all volunteers. career day June 1.
TEEN JOBS AT CYS Students in grades “Sure Start”
Job openings for teens, 16 years or through sixth learned about career
older for youth sports baseball options that will be available to them
officials and scorers. No prior in the future.
knowledge or training needed. CYS
Professions represented at the
will train. You become a member of
the Sports Club and receive paid event ranged from medical to legal
training as well as have your career fields.
association dues paid. Games are Engineering and marketing
scheduled on Friday evenings and professionals were also on hand for
Saturday mornings and afternoons. the career day activities.
CYS ADULT JOBS Musicians and pilots as well as
Youth Sports has positions for firemen and military policemen were
sports officials and scorers to help also among the participants. Students
with all Youth Sports games. You were engaged by props brought by the COURTESY PHOTOS
must be able to work some Friday Assistant Fire Chief Yong-U Han shows students part of the fire hose
presenters.
evenings and Saturday mornings/ used to put out fires.
The students were fascinated by X-
afternoons. Contact Lisa Hogue, The investigator showed them a The MPs were on hand to explain
rays that a radiologist from Osan
Youth Sports Director crime scene kit, and he also gave to students what being an MP entailed.
Medical Center let them view. Other
lisa.hogue.1@korea.army.mil 753- instructions on how to collect and The elementary students got the
5051. attractions for the students came from
the Camp Humphreys crime scene process fingerprints found at a crime chance to look inside the MP vehicle
AUDIE MURPHY CLUB scene by using a special solution. — operating the siren was a must for
The Camp Humphreys Sergeant investigator.
the youngsters.
Audie Murphy Club is looking for
SAMC members who want to More favorites of the students were
become active while assigned to the fire department’s fire engine and
Korea. Meetings are held the third equipment that was on display.
Wednesday of each month. Contact They were even offered the
Sgt. 1st Class FC Lawson-Hurt at opportunity to try on the some of the
010-2259-3026 or Sgt. 1st Class equipment. To end the day-long event,
Miles at 010-3148-3450. a musician, who is a military spouse,
played the trumpet for the children.
USO HOSTS BBQ She composes her own music and has
The USO will host a Summer BBQ
been earning a living with her music
June 16 for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind
the USO Buliding 375. There will
since she was a child. She encouraged
also be an apple pie eating contest students to pursue a career in
and all must pre-register to enter. something they love. Many of the
students aspire to one day be apart of
COMPUTER CLASS these distinguished professions.
FOR SPOUSES The excitement of the day was
ACS has an ongoing eight-week shared by all, including the presenters
computer basics class for spouses. themselves.
Classes are Monday and Making a contribution to a child’s
Wednesday in the the ACS resource
Staff Sergeant Derrick Hall shows Sure Start student Brandon Prentice- future goals was the objective of the
room. First one is geared to
Philippines spouses; the next will be Brooks a Camp Humphreys MP vehicle. day – that mission was accomplished.
for Russian and English spouses
Safe!
and another for Korean spouses
taught by CPAC. Graduates will
receive a certification of completion.
3/2 GSAB
Pre-registration required. Call 753-
8401, limit to five.
defeats
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
REGISTRATION
Now underway for the MBA 500
3rd MI
Class, Foundations of Problem-
Based Learning. Classes will start
On-Site at Osan Air Base June 13.
Pvt. Michael Schwab, 3rd
Military Battalion slides across
Please send us your Stories third base as third baseman
and Photos for Publishing
Sgt. Kevin Eshelman, B
To submit information for Company 3/2 GSAB makes
publishing in The Morning Calm
the catch. Schwab was safe.
Weekly USAG-Humphrey’s
common pages or for submissions
This action took place in the
for the New & Notes section, call final game of the Area III
754-6132, 8847 or 8598. You can also softball championship. 3/2
email all of your information to GSAB took the championship
andre.butler@korea.army.mil. 20 – 3. F. NEIL NEELEY
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The Wonju community has about 30 pets (cats Maj. Mark Richely examines "Ah-Jee," the Yorkshire, as Spc. Sidney Hanspard of Echo Company,
and dogs), to include two official unit mascots, 1-2 AVN, and his wife Joo-Young with their dog, "Ddojji," looks on.
“Loopback” of 275th Signal at Camp Long and Richey brought a team of two vet techs and one “My dog needed a microchip, and this made it a
“Apache” of 1-2 Aviation Regiment at Camp Eagle. administrative assistant with him along with the usual lot easier for our family to have the vet to come
Dogs reign as the majority of the pets. supplies and medications. here and the staff was very knowledgeable,” said
Within weeks of submitting a proposal, Wonju The team saw twenty-one pets within a five- Spc. Justin Etheridge, who brought his dog, “Jaina.”
Commander, Maj. Bruce Townley contacted Maj. hour time block where general checkups, regular The day was so successful for the community
Mark Richey of the 129th MED DET to secure the vaccinations and micro-chipping services were and the 129th MED DET that the Wonju Base
service. provided. Cluster hopes to continue vet services quarterly.
Families First: The Personal Property System Revamped most of the major changes will not be in effect until
at least the fourth quarter of 2007. Service members
CPT Cesar Casal, Client Legal Services will soon implement the Families First program as should conduct their personal property moves as they
One of the most stressful tasks associated with early as the fourth quarter of 2007. This programis always have (turning in their pink forms to their local
PCS moves is the claims process. Most aimed at streamlining the various aspects of a PCS claims office within 70 days of the date of delivery
servicemembers do not know much about the claims move and filing their claims within two years) until further
regulations, and frankly, most do not care. They just With the implementation of the Families First notice.
want to have their items repaired or replaced quickly program, it is the hope of the DoD that service For more information, visit the SDDC’s website
with a minimum amount of effort on their part. Under members will spend less time worrying over their on the Families First program at http://
the current system, the burden was placed on the property shipments and more time on adjusting to www.sddc.army.mil/public/Personal+Property/
service member to provide information and estimates their new duty station. Families+First/. You can also contact the Client Legal
to substantiate their claims. Service members will understandably be Services Office at USAG-Yongsan for more
The Department of Defense has developed and enthusiastic about the Families First program, but information at 738-8111.
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From left to right: Chaplain Maj. Martin, USAG-Daegu, Command Sgt. Maj. Patricia A. Keit,
event a lot of meaning. It’s a very
walk July 4. The deadline for entry USAG-Daegu, Chaplain Col. Boone, U.S. Army, William E. Christman, USAG-Daegu deputy
memorable occasion,” said Chaplain
is June 26. Please, register at Camp commander, Chaplain Maj. Gen. David H. Hicks, U.S. Army, and Chaplain Col. Hill, U.S. Army cut
Capt. Kim Eun S., chaplain, 501st
Walker and Camp Carroll Gyms. the ribbon before the Rededication Service of Camp Carroll Chapel.
Special Troops Battalion.
For information, call Neal Fleisher
Plans for renovation of the Chapel light fixtures and a redesigned alter more efficiently to accommodate the
at 764-4800.
were introduced in 2006, when the area. Hanging in the altar is a crucifix growing community on Camp Carroll
previous chaplain, Chaplain Capt. for Catholic services that switches to for Soldiers and their Families,” said
Warrant Officer
Steven Ashbrook, requested a Chief a cross for the Protestant services by Choi.
Recruiting
of Chaplains Grant for the renovation, the push of a button, said Choi. The rededication service in the
The Warrant Officer Recruiting
said Chaplain Capt. Min, Byong K., “The chapel actually looks like a chapel had music by the KATUSA
will be held at Camps Carroll and
chaplain, United States Army Garrison- church now and the chief of chaplains Praise Team, and The National Prayer
Henry. At 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. June
Daegu. is coming all the way to Korea to Luncheon included music by Chaplain.
18 and 19, it will be at Camp
“The building was used for library rededicate it. This shows spiritual Capt. Park Se W, chaplain 498th
Carroll Education Center Bldg.
and then a theatre so the structure of support to Soldiers especially all the Command Sustainment Support
#236 RM 13 Classroom A. At 10
the building was not designed for a way up at the top of our leadership,” Battalion. Chaplain Hicks is retiring
a.m. – 1 p.m. June 20 - 22, it will
chapel. We wanted to renovate it to said Spc. Kristen M. Vizzard, soon and he shared some of his most
be at Camp Henry Education
make it a normal Army installation chaplain’s assistant, 501st Sustainment memorable military and lifetime
Center Bldg. S-1840 Classroom
chapel,” said Min. Brigade. experiences with the guests during the
202. For information, call
USAG-D received the grant and A crying room for parents has been luncheon. He wanted to tell Soldiers
Warrant Officer Olga Elliot at
started the renovation in January, said added and placed inside the sanctuary to recognize the importance of service
768-7388.
Staff Sgt. Choi, Yong S.,non- with a window and speakers so parents to their country.
commissioned officer in charge of can still hear and see the church service “We have to recognize the
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross holds USAG-Daegu chapel annex. while taking care of their children, said opportunity to embrace faith. I believe
health and safety classes 9 a.m. – “The renovation of the chapel is not Min. it is critically important being an
5 p.m. June 30 at the Red Cross just another construction on our “We found out at last week’s service American Solider with faith because it
Bldg. T1425 on Camp Henry. The installation. Camp Carroll only has that the crying room isn’t exactly sound- is what makes us survive and sustain
First Aid, CPR and AED for the one chapel and it is the center of proof,” said Vizzard with a grin. our mission. People of faith recognize
workplace are subject for the spirituality for our community,” said This renovation has increased the there is a God who allows us to live in
classes. As the class size is limited, Min, “it’s important to have that spiritual capacity by 40 people bringing it to 160, freedom, and I hope Soldiers recognize
please sign up early. For space for our spirituality.” said Choi. that what they are doing is so
information, call Jimmy Finch at The renovation made changes to the “Another purpose for the important,” said Hicks.
768-7993. sanctuary including new carpet, paint, renovations was to use the dead space
Spc. Tuono Pule and Pfc. Berenice Macias Spc. Tuono Pule and Pfc. Berenice Macias report to the company board as part of the 169th Signal Company’s Best Soldier
emerged victorious from the competition and earned Competition May 25. Pule and Macias earned the title of ‘Best Soldiers’.
the title of ‘Best Soldier’ for the company. Although
Macias was apprehensive, Pule said he entered the pass, 30 days off of the unit’s duty roster, Morale, Company,” said Capt. Nathan K. Goodall, the 169th
competition confident they would win. Welfare and Recreation coupons, and a plaque to Signal Company commander. Firstly, it provides us
“I knew we could win,” he said following the commemorate the accomplishment. with a chance to evaluate areas where our Soldiers
competition. Pfc. Nathaniel Householder and Pfc. Steven are strong or weak…
“He said we were gonna win,” Macias added, Royster earned second place honors, and KATUSA “This event also showed the Soldiers the value of
“and I was like, ‘I don’t know’ because I was just Soldiers Pfc. Im Joon-hyung and Pfc. Lee Ki-won preparing for a board, test, or evaluated event. Finally,
scared. In the end it was okay.” took third place. the broad scope of events for the competition ensured
Pule and Macias each received the Army “The Best Soldier Competition is a great training that our Soldiers received quality training... This was
Achievement Medal, a $100 cash prize, a four-day opportunity for Soldiers in the 169th Signal a great event,” he said.
June 8, 2007
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