Volume 5, Issue 42 P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING IN THE R EPUBLIC OF K OREA Aug.

10, 2007

Community Casey conducts Humphreys

commemorates anti-terror and powers way to
Caribbean culture force protection Men’s softball
and music exercise crown
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Boy Scouts commemorate 100 years of Scouting

See additional photos

and story on page 9.
DAVID MCNALLEY
Korean and American Boy Scouts meet at Namsan Park to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the world Scouting movement Aug. 1. The event was
an opportunity to promote the values, benefits and achievements of Scouting to both the Korean and U.S. communities in the Republic of Korea.

Army’s medical hotline continues Army Medical Center.

Top Army leaders receive regular reports and briefings
on hotline operations, the colonel pointed out.

to help Soldiers, Families in need

YONSAN GARRISON — The Army's four-month-old
“Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline” continues to find
answers to Soldiers' and families' medical questions, a
senior U.S. military officer said.
The hotline provides a more direct way for wounded
Soldiers and their families to obtain information for
medical issues that couldn't be resolved though local
channels, Col. Edward Mason, the hotline's director, told
online journalists and "bloggers".
"The intent of the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline
is to ensure that Soldiers and their Families have access
to every resource the Army has to offer," Col. Mason
explained.
Senior Army leaders established the hotline March 19
in the wake of a series of news reports in February that
spotlighted shortcomings in patient care at Walter Reed
The hotline wasn't created to bypass the chain of
command, Col. Mason emphasized, noting that it was
established to address and resolve Soldier and Family
medical issues as expeditiously as possible.
The hotline is managed and operated by U.S. Army
Human Resources Command, in Alexandria, Va. Since
inception, the hotline has fielded more than 5,000 calls,
involving more than 1,300 issues, Col. Mason said.
Callers' issues are staffed to subject-matter experts
for resolution, Col. Mason explained. The hotline staff
later contacts callers to ensure they've been helped.
See Wounded Warriors
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Bell Sends # 34-07
Bell Sends: International Marriages in Korea
On March 2, 2007, we published USFK
Regulation 600-240, International Marriages in
Korea, to address a serious policy and
regulatory gap across the Command.
Servicemembers were marrying non-U.S.
citizens without the knowledge of their
commands and without regard for the spouse’s
subsequent eligibility to accompany them at
PCS.
USFK’s Service components promptly
engaged, ensuring active involvement of
commanders, chaplains, lawyers and medical Gen. B.B. Bell
personnel to ensure Servicemembers make
deliberate, informed, and legally sufficient decisions to marry. responsibilities to the military and to their future spouse
Unfortunately, information received from multiple sources and Family. Commanders and leaders at every echelon must
indicates that while most command teams appear to be doing ensure that their Servicemembers have awareness of and
the right thing, many Servicemembers remain unaware of comply with USFK Regulation 600-240, International
the regulatory requirements they must meet before marrying Marriages.
a non-U.S. citizen. In fact, they are unaware that USFK
Regulation 600-240 even exists or that they are required to
notify their chain of command of their intent to marry. This
is a very serious matter and failure to comply with USFK
Military Police Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the military
police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do
not imply the guilt or innocence of any person.
AREA I: Traffic Accident with Injuries, Subject #1 was
involved in a verbal altercation between two or three
unknown Korean nationals. Subject #1 attempted to avoid
the verbal altercation by driving away in his POV and struck
Victim #1 and Victim #2 and fled the scene without reporting
the incident to law enforcement officials. Subject #1 was
charged by KNP under Art #48 (Unsafe Driving) and Art
#148 (Fleeing the Scene of a Traffic Accident). Subject #1
requested to be released on a CJ Form 3 and was released
into MP custody on a CJ Form 2. MP did not concur with
KNP due to conflicting statements and referenced no
charges. Victim #1 and Victim #2 were transported to St.
Mary’s Hospital where they were treated and released for
injuries consisting of head, neck and arm injuries for Victim
#1 and head, neck, arm and back injuries for Victim #2. Victim
#1 and Victim #2 were transferred to Dongducheon City
Hospital where they are receiving treatment for their injuries.
Subject #1’s vehicle sustained no visible damages. Subject
#1 reported utilization of his seatbelt. This is a final report.
AREA II: Underage Drinking, Subject #1 and Subject #2
were observed consuming an alcoholic beverage in the
Itaewon Bar District. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were
identified by KNP as U.S. Servicemembers and under the
legal age to consume alcohol. Subject #1 and Subject #2
were apprehended and transported to the USAG-Yongsan
PMO where they were administered a series of FSTs, which
they performed poorly on, and PBTs with results of .032%
BAC for Subject #1 and .067% BAC for Subject #2. Subject
#1 and Subject #2 were processed and released to their
unit. This is a final report.
AREA II: Underage Drinking, Failure to Identify, Subject #1
was observed by MP consuming an alcoholic beverage in
the Itaewon Bar District. KNP requested Subject #1’s ID
card when she stated she was not a U.S. Servicemember
and refused to produce her ID card. KNP searched Subject
#1 and discovered her social security card. A DBIDS check
revealed Subject #1 was a U.S. Servicemember and under
the legal age to consume alcohol. Subject #1 was
apprehended and transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO,
where she was administered a series of FSTs, which she
performed poorly on, and a PBT with a result of .086% BAC.
Subject #1 was processed and released to her unit. This is a
final report.
AREA III: Driving under the Influence of Any Intoxicant,
Subject #1, operating a POV, was stopped at a KNP
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600-240 requirements is punishable under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
To ensure that all newly arriving
Servicemembers are aware of the requirements
of USFK 600-240 and the policies regarding
International Marriages, in-processing center
orientations in the future will include USFK
600-240 instruction.
USFK Regulation 600-240 is needed and
necessary in USFK. The requirements in this
policy letter are punitive and noncompliance
is punishable under the UCMJ. Compliance is
required to ensure Servicemembers meet their
We go together!
GEN B.B. Bell
Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
checkpoint, when KNP detected an odor of an alcoholic
beverage emitting from Subject #1’s person. Subject #1 was
administered a PBT with a result of 0.096% BAC. Subject #1
was apprehended and transported to the Pyeongtaek KNP
Station where he was charged by KNP under KRTL Art #44
(Driving under the Influence) and released into MP custody
on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was transported to the USAG-
Humphreys PMO where he was advised of his legal rights,
which he invoked, processed and released to his unit.
Subject #1 was transported to the USAG-Humphreys Troop
Medical Clinic where he consented to a LBAT, with results
pending. Subject #1’s driver’s license was confiscated and
his vehicle was released to him. Investigation continues by
TAI.
AREA III: Traffic Accident without Injuries, Damage to
Government Property, Improper Backing, Subject #1,
operating a GOV, while backing struck a door, USAG-Eagle.
Subject #1’s vehicle sustained no visible damages. Damages
to the door consisted of dents. Subject #1 rendered a written
statement admitting to the offenses and was released on his
own recognizance. Subject #1 reported utilization of his
seatbelt. ECOD is unknown. This is a final report.
AREA VI: Blackmarketing – Unlawful Transfer of
Commissary Items, Blackmarketing – Excessive Purchasing,
Subject #1 purchased numerous quantities of rice and honey
clover in excess of normal consumption and use from the
USAG-Walker commissary. Investigation revealed between
March and June, 2007, Subject #1 illegally transferred
various Duty-Free items to her relatives who are not
authorized to possess these items. On July 18, Subject #1
reported to the USAG-Stanley MP Station where she was
advised of her legal rights, which she waived, rendering a
written sworn statement admitting to the offenses. Subject
#1 was processed and released on her own recognizance.
On July 23, JAG opined there is sufficient probable cause to
title Subject #1 with the offenses. On July 25, Subject #1’s
RCP was confiscated. This is a final report.
AREA VI: Driving Under the Influence of Any Intoxicant,
Subject #1 was stopped at a KNP DUI check point where
KNP detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting
from Subject #1’s person. Subject #1 was administered a
PBT with a result of 0.113% BAC. Subject #1 was detained
and transported to the Pyongtaek KNP Station where he
was charged by KNP under KRTL, ART #150 (Driving Under
the Influence). Subject #1 was released into SF custody on
a CJ Form 2 and transported to the SFCC. Subject #1 was
advised of his legal rights, which he waived, rendering a
written sworn statement admitting to the offense. Subject
#1 was processed and released to his unit. Subject #1’s
driver’s license was not retained.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
New E-mail Address
The IMCOM-Korea Region Equal
Employment Opportunity Office has
made it easier for individuals with
questions or concerns to contact them.
The EEO Office has established an e-
mail address that delivers email directly
to the entire IMCOM-Korea Region
EEO Office. Employees can contact us
via e-mail at our new address IMCOM-
K o r e a E E O @ k o r e a . a r m y. m i l .
Alternatively, users on the “Korea
Domain” can simply type “eeo” at the
global address list to send an e-mail to
the EEO Office. This new initiative
facilitates equal access to EEO services
for all who may have questions,
concerns, or need assistance.
“You Can Homeschool”
Information Night
A “You Can Homeschool” information
night is scheduled Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m.
at South Post Chapel, Bldg. 3702,
Rooms 208 and 209, Yongsan. There
will be a DVD presentation from Home
School Legal Defense Association,
followed by a question and answer
period. This is a good time for anyone
considering homeschooling to learn
more about it and talk to homeschooling
parents, as well as look at some
homeschooling resources. For more
information, call 010-3040-6516.
Contracting Officer’s
Representative Class Offered
There will be a Contracting Officer’s
Representative class on Aug. 14 from 8
a.m.-noon, located in Bldg. 1124,
directly across from Gate 20. Contact
Mr. Preston Dicks for more information
at DSN 724-6559 or e-mail
preston.dicks@korea.army.mil to sign
up.This announcement is for all
government personnel who may be
called upon to manage or oversee
contracts or anybody who is interested
in the basic knowledge of contracts,
contract management and Contracting
Officer’s responsibilities.
USO BBQ
The USO will host a BBQ with FREE
hotdogs prior to the LoveSick Radio
concert Aug. 18 at Tiger Field on Camp
Coiner from 6-8 p.m..
USO Update
MTV’s Yo Mamma is coming to Korea:
All shows open to military community
and admittance is free of charge.
Schedule for Korea is as follows: Aug.
10 Osan AB, Challenger Club, 9 p.m;
Aug. 11 Yongsan Garrison, Main post
club, 7 p.m; Aug. 13 Kunsan AB, Loring
Club, 7 p.m.; Aug. 14 Camp Casey,
Warrior Club, 7 p.m.
For additional information about
events and activities scheduled
throughout the region visit the
IMCOM-Korea Region website online
at ima.korea.army.mil
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IMCOM-Korea Safety Update
Unexploded ordnance hazards exposed
By Taylor Barbaree
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
YONGSAN GARRISON — Time and time again,
unexploded ordnance incidents have shown no prejudice in
selecting victims. However, with education and training, people
may have a choice not to become a UXO statistic.
Often times, incidents involving UXO can occur at home
involving Civilians as well as Soldiers serving abroad during
deployments.
“The first thing Soldiers need to understand is that it is
against Army regulations and Department of Defense directives
to touch a UXO, much less have one in their possession,” said
Capt. Charles Terry, an ordnance officer and commander of the
666th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, located in
Jacksonville, Ala. “You have to remember ordnance or
munitions are designed for one thing and that is to blow up.”
Terry, who served tours in Afghanistan and Kosovo, said
people need to take a “common sense approach” in dealing
with ordnance. The most important step is to call the proper
authorities who are professional experts trained to deal with
the object in question. Education is key to making an individual
understand the dangers of UXO, he explained.
“During my time in Kosovo and Afghanistan, where there
is a large amount of unexploded munitions, we [EOD units]
spent a great deal of time educating people about the dangers
of UXO present.
“Basically the more people you can educate, the better the
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post Events and Activities
Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
This festival marks Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s masterful victory
over the Japanese navy at the Battle of Hansan during the
Imjin War (1592—1598) and will be open to the public through
Sunday. The highlight of the festival is the reenactment of
the Battle in the waters off Tongyeong, but tons of events
are planned for this celebration of Korea’s most revered
national hero. The city of Tongyeong, known as the “Naples
of Asia,” is a gritty port city famous for its beautiful location
and thriving arts scene. For more information, call (055) 644-
5222 or visit the event’s website at www.hsdf.or.kr.
Puppet Festival (Through Wednesday)
This year is the 19th Annual Puppet Festival Chuncheon
2007. The performance-oriented festival features puppet
companies from five countries to enhance the artistic
experience. Visitors can also see the sights of surrounding
Chuncheon City, featuring the Cheongpyeong sa temple and
three tier pagoda temple. For information, visit the festival
website at www.cocobau.com (English).
Daejeon Science Festival (Aug. 15-19)
Korea’s largest science festival provides a heap of
educational fun for the entire family. Held in Expo Science
Park, the site of Daejeon Expo ‘93, the festival will feature
many interactive exhibits to help visitors obtain a better
grasp of the world of science. Daejeon is home to Daedeok
Science Town and considered to have Korea’s highest
concentration of research institutions. Entry is free.
For more information, call (042) 866-5115 or visit
www.tour2korea.com.
Bucheon Comics Festival (Aug. 16-19)
If you’re into comic books, be sure to stop by the Bucheon
International Comics Festival, where you can get a feel for
where the Korean comic book industry is heading. Comic
book fans from all over Korea flock to the festival to meet
cartoonists from all over the world and to take in the
International Comic Book Fair. This event is held at the
Boksagol Cultural Center, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do.
For more information, call (032) 661-3745 or visit the festival’s
website at www.bicof.com or www.tour2korea.com.
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likelihood of leaving these dangerous devices into the hands of
professionals,” he said. “I cringe every time I hear about a fatal or
harmful incident involving a Soldier or Civilian, which in most cases
could have been prevented.”
According to DOD, military munitions, including UXO, come in
a variety of types, sizes and shapes and they may not be easy to
recognize. Military munitions include, but are not limited to: small
arms ammunition, projectiles, cartridges, bombs, rockets,
pyrotechnics, grenades, blasting caps, fuses, simulators, and raw
explosives.
They are designed to kill or injure enemy forces or damage enemy
equipment, and contain some form of energetic material such as
propellants, explosives, or pyrotechnic mixes.
When military munitions do not function as intended during
use, they become unexploded or ordnance or UXO. In a message
to the Army, Mr. Tad Davis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the
Army for the Environment, Safety and Occupational Health,
reminded Army personnel and their families to “learn, remember
and follow the 3Rs of explosives safety: Recognize- when you
have encountered a military munition and that munition is
dangerous; Retreat- do not touch, disturb, or move it; Report- call
911.”
For more information about military munitions safety or to obtain
safety videos for training purposes, visit the U.S. Army Combat
Readiness Center’s website at https://crc.army.mil/messages/
ground or the UXO safety education program site at
www.denix.osd.mil/uxosafety.
Black Eyed Peas Concert (Wednesday)
The Black Eyed Peas will play in concert at the Olympic Gym
(line 5 Olympic Park Station Exit 3), Seoul. The USO is offering
tickets at 15% discount prices. For information on purchasing
tickets through the USO, call 723-7003 or 723-4130 (DSN).
Korea Electronics Show (Oct. 12-13)
KES is a global electronics exhibition attracting leading
companies and buyers from around the world, including the U.S.,
Europe, Japan, Korea and China. Since its inception in 1969, KES
has become one of the largest IT and electronics shows in Korea,
in terms of size and number of participants. Although the show
opens on Oct. 9, it is only open to the public from Oct. 12-13, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. The show is conducted at the Korea International
Exhibition Center in Seoul. Visitors are given access to a huge
assortment of the latest electronics equipment, on the market as
well as a sneak peak at prototypes and devices currently in
development. In addition to vendor booths, the show will also
host a variety of workshops, lectures and keynote speakers from
around the world. To learn more about the show or register to
attend online visit: http://www.kes.org/.
Seoul Air Show (Oct. 20-21)
Located at the Seoul Airport, the Seoul Air Show stands as one
of the most popular aerospace and defense exhibitions in the
Asia-Pacific region. Thousands of visitors attend the show each
year for an opportunity to see a wide variety of rotary and fixed
wing aircraft, and air weapons systems, as well as ground and
naval weapons. Special outdoor exhibits also include the newest
fighter aircraft, transport planes, armored vehicles and
amphibious equipment. Although the show opens on the Oct.
16, it is only open to the public Oct. 20-21, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance tickets can be purchased online or onsite. Admission
for public visitors will range from 4,000 – 9,000 won. Visitors
traveling by automobile should also plan on paying for parking.
For more information, visit the Seoul Air Show’s online at
www.seoulairshow.com/en/.
If you are hosting an off-post event in Korea, tell us about it and
will will publish it in the “Sights and Sounds” section of The
Morning Calm Weekly. Submit stories by calling DSN 724-
3365 or via e-mail at morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil.
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362nd Signal Company Spc. Marlyn McCormick performs a lip-sync of a
Bob Marley song July 27 at the Multipurpose Training Facility.
Community members enjoy
Caribbean culture, music
By Cpl. Jung Jae-Hoon
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than
100 Yongsan community members
gathered to commemorate Caribbean
Islanders and their many cultural
contributions July 27 at the Multipurpose
Training Facility.
“Even though it is not one of the
observances mandated by regulation, as
an equal opportunity advisor, I know the
importance of education and cultural
awareness,” said U.S. Army Troop
Command-Korea EOA Sgt. 1st Class
Desiree Tomlinson. “Today, we will
experience Caribbean culture through
music, poetry, a PowerPoint presentation
and food.”
Soon the reggae music of Bob Marley
and an 8th U.S. Army Band performance
began and entertained the guests.
“We’re going to have some fun and
learn at the same time,” Tomlinson told
the crowd.
Wounded Warriors
Warriors
"Most of the time callers are very happy
someone listened to them and that we were
able to provide the information that they
needed," he said.
Military veterans have raised about 28
percent of hotline issues, Col. Mason said.
Veterans have been gratified to receive
replies from U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs officials, he said.
The hotline operates 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, Col. Mason said. It is
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CPL. JUNG JAE-HOON
Guest speaker Sgt. Maj. Brian Letren,
born in Trinidad and Tobago himself,
introduced the Caribbean cultures and
famous dishes and sites.
“Today, we looked at Caribbean
Americans’ contributions and
achievements,” said Pvt. Sun Hwan-jung,
master of ceremony. In many ways they
have touched our society and shaped the
character of our nation through their
diverse language, cultures and religious
beliefs, the private said.
Sun expressed his goodwill to Caribbean
Americans and said they strengthen the
economy and community with their
dedication to family and strong work ethic.
“It was a good cultural event,” said Pfc.
Kim Wan-jin. “I never really new that much
about all these different Caribbean
cultures, but it’s because I’ve never been
to a ceremony like this before.”
Kim added that the event has helped him
want to get to know the different cultures
of the Caribbean better.
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staffed by 50 Soldiers and 50 Contractors.
The Contractors are former Soldiers or
Family members.
"They believe in the mission and have
a passion for helping Soldiers and
Families," Col. Mason said of the hotline's
staff.The Army's Wounded Soldier and
Family Hotline can be accessed at 1-800-
984-8523. Overseas customers can call the
hotline via the Defense Switched Network,
or DSN, at 312-328-0002.
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Col. Larry Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud garrison commander, briefs Soldiers on the new off-post housing being made available to married Soldiers in Area I.
Area I plans off-post housing options for married Soldiers
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD—Col.
Larry Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud
garrison commander, held town hall
meetings Aug. 6 and 7 at USAG-RC
and USAG-Casey to provide the
current status on the plan to improve
off-post housing options for married
Soldiers with the end purpose to
provide adequate and affordable off-
post housing.
“I have been here for four weeks,
and I have talked to the 2nd Infantry
Division commanding general and his
wife, and the readiness of this division
is number one on their list,” Jackson
said.
The agenda that the commanding
general and the group have been
working with over the past few
weeks is getting the facts of the current
situation in Area I: how many
noncommand sponsored families are
living in Area I at the present time, the
situation with housing allowances
verses housing costs, courses of action
to take along with what actions can
be made now and finding the proper
realtor qualifications.
“There are 676 noncommand
sponsored families living in Area I right
now,” said Ron Schmidt, deputy
commander, USAG-RC. The average
rental for a two-bedroom apartment of
800 to 900 square feet in size in the
Uijeongbu area is from $1,200 to
$1,700 per month. Add the cost of
furniture for a furnished apartment
jumps from $1,450 to $1,950. A four-
bedroom apartment goes for $2,400 to
$2,800 per month plus $350 more for
furniture.
Apartments in Dongducheon are
$200 to $800 less depending on the
size.
The average housing allowance for
Soldiers in Area I is slightly less than
half the price for adequate housing.
“Look at the prices for the rents in
Area I and look at the average housing
allowance,” Schmidt said. “This shows
us that we have some work to do yet.
What we are trying to do now is get
the overseas housing allowance
increased, but that will have to come
from the Department of the Army.”
The courses of action contemplated
in the plan to find adequate housing
include: Soldier leased housing with
approved Korean realtors, Soldier/U.S.
Government leased housing with
Korean City Government, U.S.
Government leased housing with
Korean realtor, on-post housing.
All courses of action include
furnished apartments, utilities, and rent
paid directly to the realtor by Finance.
Also, transportation provided by the
realtor to and from the residence.
“We want to make this as easy as
possible. You sign an approved lease.
It will be as close to Army Family
housing as we can make it,” Schmidt
said. “After looking at all of those
options, the last three are going to be
very time consuming. We are working
them, but because of legal contracting
issues we know it is going to take us a
long time to go through all the steps
and the approval levels we will have
to go through to make them happen.”
For that reason, course of action one:
Soldier leased housing with approved
Korean realtors is the best choice. The
reasons are: it will improve the living
conditions of Soldiers who are living
off-post in substandard quarters,
provide positive impacts on morale of
married Soldiers; enhance readiness
and positive impact on retaining
Soldiers in the Army and, best of all,
provide immediate availability.
“This is something we can make
happen,” Schmidt said. “As we do that,
we will be working on the increased
housing allowance at the same time.”
Along with this course of action
come the criteria for selecting suitable
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realtors. Realtors must be English
speaking, can accept an 8th Army
lease, provide furnished apartments
with utilities included, provide
transportation to and from post, have
apartments equipped with half of the
electrical outlets being 110 volt, meet
the USFK safety checklist, have a
certified broker license, provide their
previous year tax records, have their
business registered with the local
government, and they must not solicit
Soldiers or their Family members
except through the Housing Office.
“We will have a book in the Housing
Office, which will have all of the
approved realtors,” Schmidt said. “To
be an approved realtor they will have
to meet these criterion.”
When the Soldier decides to move
off-post he will check with the legal
office concerning any current lease.
If he has a current lease and can
cancel it, then he will meet with the
approved realtor, view the apartment
list, choose an apartment, have it
inspected and sign the lease. After
filling in all the paperwork required, he
will turn in his allotment form to
Finance, and finally, move to adequate
and affordable housing.
“This is good news for all Soldiers
in Area I,” Jackson said.
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Employment Opportunities for
Family Members
There are 29 FRSA Korea
positions announced on Civilian
Personnel online. Visit the website
for additional information: http://
acpol.army.mil.
EEO/POSH
Training Scheduled
EEO/POSH refresher training is a
yearly mandatory training for US
Federal Civilian employees. The
refresher training classes are
scheduled for Aug. 17 and Aug. 24.
Supervisory class is from 9-11 a.m.,
non-supervisory is form 1-3 p.m.
Classes are held in the Camp Casey
CAC Aug. 17 and in the USAG-
RC CAC Aug. 24.
Area I Chief Nurse
and Patient Representative
The 168th Medical Battalion has a
new Area I Chief Nurse and Patient
Representative. Patients are
encouraged to call 010-6333-0234
for more information. Visit the
TMC for information cards.
Awards Luncheon for
IMCOM-K NCO, Soldier and
KATUSA of the Year
The awards luncheon to recognize
IMCOM-K NCO, Soldier, and
KATUSA of the Year will be held
in Mitchell’s USAG-Red Cloud at
11:30 a.m., Aug. 14. For more
information call: 738-3332.
Second Taxi Service on
USAG-RC and Camp Stanley
A second taxi service is in operation
on USAG-RC and Camp Stanley.
This company is to help supplement
the AAFES Airiang Taxi during
peak times as requested by Soldiers
in Area I. For more information
call: 732-6263/6307.
Women’s Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day will be
celebrated at Mitchell’s Club on
USAG-Red Cloud Aug. 15
beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more
information call: 732-6167.
Mitchell’s
Dates to Remember
Mitchell’s Club will be closed for
kitchen maintenance Aug. 20 all
day. Mitchell’s Customer
Appreciation Night will be Aug. 24
at 5 p.m.
USAG-RC and Area I website
Log onto the USAG-RC - Area I
website for more News and Notes,
weather, 8th Army site links, MWR
events information, and
information regarding all events
and all subjects regarding Warrior
life in Korea by visiting us online at
http://ima.korea.army.mil/area1/
sites/local.
USAG-RC
Soldiers wearing masks and simulating wounds, take their places after a simulated bomb explodes, Aug. 3 in
the USAG-Casey golf course parking lot.
Casey exercises antiterrorism and force protection
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY— A bomb
explodes in a parking lot where
many Soldiers and Civilians gather
every day. Many are dazed and
there is much confusion. A few short
minutes later, the fire department
arrives and firefighters scurry
about with fire hoses spraying the
flames of the burning vehicle. When
the flames are out, firefighters
rescue the wounded, but when they
begin to check the burned vehicle
another bomb explodes wounding
two firefighters. Military Police and
medical emergency vehicles zero in
on the scene. Firefighters rescue
their wounded colleagues while
being careful about the burned out
vehicle, not knowing if there are
more delayed explosives.
This scenario played out Aug. 3
during the Antiterrorism/Force
Protection exercise held at USAG-
Casey’s Indianhead Golf Course
Camp Adventure delights children at Red Cloud
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD—Summer
Trek 2007 Day Camp Program, alias
Camp Adventure, began with a new
name and motto this year. The new
motto is Camp Adventure Youth
Service, which is an environment of
magic and delight.
“We have 23 children taking Camp
Adventure,” said Yong-Ae Black,
USAG-Red Cloud Community Activity
Center director. “Counselors plan the
schedule every day: Tuesdays we go
bowling, Wednesday they have
swimming lessons, Thursday we go on
a field trip, and Friday we have a party
or a social with the parents.”
The Camp Adventure program
consists of eight one-week sessions for
children, second through fifth grades.
The day camp program is sponsored
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parking lot.
“These are required exercises, and
they are to ensure that our antiterrorism
and force protection program is up and
running,” said Lt. Col. Donald Meisler,
USAG-Casey garrison commander.
“We must hold these exercises as key
leaders are new at USAG-Casey, and
these new leaders must be aware of
their roles in case we have to do this
in real life.”
Exercises held at USAG-Casey
make sure that the garrison holds
vigilance against terrorism.
“It is inherent in our responsibilities
as leaders and protectors of Soldiers,
Civilians and Family members to make
sure that our antiterrorism/force
protection program is viable and
relevant,” Meisler said. “The length of
the exercise today will depend on how
well each phase of it is executed.”
Similar exercises are held regularly
throughout the Army.
“We had an explosion and they
responded for a vehicle fire,” said Eliott
Fun dance movements burn up
extra energy July 30 at Camp
Adventure.
by the USAG-Red Cloud Community
Activity Center and operated in
cooperation with the University of
Northern Iowa Camp Adventure Team
counselors. These counselors are
responsible for the daily activities
during the day from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday with the
assistance and supervision of the CAC
staff.
“I signed up for Camp Adventure
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Bradley, force protection specialist for
the USAG-Casey enclave. “While they
were out there doing their first
responder actions, there was a
secondary explosion.”
There were eight casualties playing
out during the exercise, which included
the two firefighters injured during the
secondary explosion.
“We are allowed a 48-hour time
period to conduct these exercises.”
Bradley said. “The first 24-hours are
more intelligence gathering, so this
morning, based on things that
transpired during the night, causes us
to go to force protection Charlie.”
After the area is cleared, Central
Intelligence Division takes over the
investigative part of the mission.
“The area has been cleared and CID
has now come in to investigate,”
Bradley said. “It becomes a criminal
investigation. This scenario is of a
criminal nature so the CID takes
priority, and they will work with the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
through the University of Oregon,”
said Amanda Laird, Camp Adventure
counselor. “We get to choose the
country we want to go to so I chose to
come to Korea.”
“This is my first time out of the
United States, and I figured that Camp
Adventure would be a good
experience,” said Jimmy Ancira,
Camp Adventure counselor.
Both Laird and Ancira were trained
for five weeks to become Camp
Adventure counselors. Their training
included techniques in controlling
children while doing group activities
and how to keep their attention.
“They pay for our flight, lodging and
food,” said Laird. “Plus, we get a small
stipend.”
With all the training and the planned
activities, Camp Adventure provides
worthy learning for children and it does
live up to its motto.
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New and future weapons
shown at Red Cloud
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD—It has
been said many times what makes
America’s Army the greatest Army
the world has ever seen are America’s
Soldiers. They are intelligent thinking
Soldiers who can invent and adapt to
any change the enemy may throw
before them. These adaptations were
highlighted during the Program
Executive Office display shows Aug.
1 and 2 at USAG-Casey and USAG-
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“All of this equipment you see here
today is lighter and offers more
protection for the Soldier,” Graves said.
“These weapons are lighter, more
effective and have much longer range
than the ones being used right now,”
said Ward Eldridge, project manager,
Soldier Weapons. “All of the
modifications to existing weapons and
the development of the new weapons
come from the lessons learned from
combat in the war on terror.”
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Red Cloud.
“We are having these shows to
highlight the new equipment the Army
is putting forth for the Soldier,” said
Capt. Dennis Graves, Headquarters,
Headquarters Company, USAG-RC.
“Some of these items are already in
the system because I have used them
myself. But most of it is new and
improved to fight the war on
terrorism.”
The new equipment is not only new
weapons, but also new clothing and
uniforms. Most of the new uniforms
and equipment to go with the uniforms
was made with one particular purpose
in mind.
been invented with two principle ideas:
lightweight and more effectiveness.
“This shotgun can be attached to
the M-4 or the M-16,” said Maj. Mark
Meeker, weapons expert. “When a
Soldier enters a doorway he can use
the shotgun and his rifle.”
Among the lightweight and more
protection themed items is the new
body armor, which will be issued to
Soldiers soon.
“We have two versions of the outer
protective vests body armor. The
current vest weighs about 30 pounds.
The new vest is much lighter and
offers more protection,” said Alton
Stewart of Soldier Weapons. “This
Maj. Mark Meeker discusses the advantages of the new weapons with
Ward Eldridge, project manager for Soldier Weapons of Picatinny, N.J.,
during the Program Executive Office road show Aug. 2 at USAG-Red Cloud.
new body armor will help protect our during World War II is along the same
Soldiers in Iraq against improvised lines, but the purpose is for breaching
explosive devices.” doors. This is useful in Iraq because
All of the items showcased during we have bad guys hiding behind doors.
the road show were impressive in their You don’t want to break down the door
modularity. Most all of the equipment because the first Soldier will get shot,
fit together for two purposes, guaranteed, so we use this stand-off
lightweight and protection. The new weapon to break down the door
weapons featured lightweight and instead.”
more firepower where the Soldier A compact well-organized show of
needs it most. new equipment and weapons reveals
“The new rifle grenade was made the fact the greatest Army the world
especially for the war in Iraq,” Meeker has ever seen is so because they think
said. “If you recall, the rifle grenade and adapt.

Area I lauds volunteers

Teresita Rivera, director of Army Community
Services, welcomes volunteers and supporters
to the 3rd Quarter Volunteer Recognition
Ceremony Aug. 1.
of third quarter
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD—Margaret Mead once
said, “Never doubt that a small group of committed
people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only
thing that ever has.”
Those words exemplified the spirit and
atmosphere in USAG-Casey Warrior’s Club Aug. 1
during the third quarter Volunteer Awards Ceremony.
“This group of people sitting here today have a
wide range of responsibilities,” said Col. Larry
Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud commander and guest
speaker.
“Yet, very often these people take time in their
busy lives to share their skills and abilities as
volunteers, which makes the 2nd Infantry Division
a great place to work and to live.”
Indeed the room was full of those who share their
lives in volunteering to help others.
The nominees for volunteer of the quarter
numbered 14 individuals, and three units.
Individual nominees are: Melissa Albaugh, Paul
Alexander, Cheery Blyden, Rakimm Broadnax-
Roger, Chandani Buccino, Choi, Hyun Joon, Chu,
Chae Suk, Stefani Cools, Daniel Garner, Michael
Gomez, H, Chang Rye, Isaac McCool, Erin Snelling,
and Agnes Witt.
Nominees for volunteer unit of the quarter are:
Fires Brigade, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team,
and USAG Casey HHC, HHD.
“The earliest Army volunteers cared for our sick
and wounded; they comforted Family members of
fallen Soldiers,” Jackson said.
“Each time a volunteer supports the 2nd Infantry
Division, he saves dollars that might be directed
towards labor costs.”
“Currently, we have 572 registered volunteers in
direct support of Warrior Country.”
Volunteers in Area I for the third quarter donated
more than 2,000 hours to the community, according
to Jackson.
“Volunteers in Area I donated more than 6,500
hours in one year,” Jackson said.
“These volunteer hours are valued at $30,000 for
the quarter and almost $100,000 for the year.”
Volunteers see needs in the community that are
likely to go unfilled, so they come together and fill
those needs in the community and greatly support
and raise the dignity of the Soldiers in the Korean
community as well as in the community of the
installation, Jackson said.
“These volunteer efforts are critical to our mission
as well as our well being,” Jackson said.
“They take ownership of numerous programs and
their commitment has a profound impact on all our
quality of life.”
“Therefore, their service cannot be rendered in
dollars and their service is second to none.”
All volunteers that were nominated for Volunteer
of the Quarter were given awards.
Chandani Buccino was selected as the Volunteer
of the 3rdQuarter.
1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team was selected
as Volunteer Unit of the Quarter.
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American Boy Scout Mark Garduno recites the Boy Scouts of America oath Aug. 1 at Namsan Park. Korean Scouts followed with the Korean oath immediately after.

Boys Scouts celebrate 100 years

PFC. IM JIN-MIN
Korean and American Scouts salute the national anthems
during a ceremony to celebrate Scouting’s 100th anniversary.
PFC. IM JIN-MIN
Korean Scout Jung So-ra (left) trades a gift with American Boy
Scout Matthew Haywood
Korean, American Scouts join
together to honor heritage
By Pfc. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
SEOUL — August 1 marked the 100th
anniversary of world Scouting. More than 50
scouts from Yongsan’s Boys Scouts of America
and the Korea Scouting Association from Seoul
gathered at Namsan Park 8 a.m. for an important
commemoration.
“We have had many exchanges with the BSA
in the past, but this something different,” said KSA
representative Jang Yoon-jung.
One hundred years ago at exactly 8 o’clock in
the morning Aug. 1, 1907, Sir Robert Baden-
Powell founded the World Scouting movement on
Brown Sea Island, England. He successfully
formed the first official scout troop with a small
band of English boys. Many Korean Scouting
association units marked the day by reaffirming
their obligation atop the highest peaks of the
republic.
“We want to plant in these boys and girls pride
as a Scout and confidence that all scouts are one,”
Jang said. “Even at this moment, boys Scouts from
all over the world are celebrating as well.”
On a rainy Wednesday morning, at the foot of
the Seoul Tower, the Korean and American Scouts
stood firm in their salute to the Korean and U.S.
national anthems and recited the scout oaths in
their respective languages.
The group moved out of the rain to a Korean
style pavillion to listen to speeches.
Boys Scouts of America Representative Marc
Garduno spoke of the true meaning of the
celebration.
“As we can all plainly see, Scouting has grown
far beyond its original intent of grooming English
boys for possible military service,” Garduno said.
“Scouting has become an international movement
intended to groom our youth into better citizens
among our communities, among the people of our
nations and throughout the world community.”
Garduno further stressed that international
turmoil could be stopped by an “understanding and
embracing of each other’s differences.”
In a sign of friendship, the Scouts exchanged
gifts.
While American scouting is segrated into boy’s
and girl’s programs, Korean Scouting is integrated.
One of the senior 16-year-old Korean Scouts
See Scouts
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Power Outage
There will be a weekend South Post
scheduled power outage Sept. 29-30
from 9 a.m - 5 p.m. both days. The
work is required for critial
infrastructure maintenance.

POSH Training
There will be Prevention of Sexual
Harassment training Tuesday, Aug.
14 at the Community Services
Building, Room 118.
„Non-Supervisors 9-11 a.m.
„Supervisors 2-4 p.m.
For information, call 738-4473.

Road Race
There will be a 10 Kilometer Road
Race 8 a.m. Aug. 18 at Collier Field
House. Runners must wear a safety
vest. Registration starts at 7 a.m.

American Forces’
Spouses’ Club
The American Forces’ Spouses’ Club
is hosting a Newcomer’s Welcome PFC. IM JIN-MIN
and Activities Sign Up at the Dragon A contractor prepares Seoul American High School field Monday for opening with new artificial turf. The field will be ready before football practice.

‘Turf’s up!’ MWR carpets fields

Hill Lodge Naija Ballroom 10 a.m.- 1
p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30. This is an
informational event only and the sale
of goods is not permitted.
Garrison Hotline
Communicate directly with the
Garrison Commander with your
suggestions, comments and valuable
feedback at the new USAG-Yongsan
Hotline by sending an e-mail to
usagyongsanhotline@korea.army.mil.
Community members can also leave
voicemail at 738-3484.
American Red Cross
Seeks Applicants
The American Red Cross is seeking
motivated individuals to provide
emergency communications and
casework services to members of the
Armed Forces and their families. The
applicant must be an American
citizen; at least 18 years of age; a high
school graduate; have base access;
and possess basic computer skills.
For information, call 738-3670.
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Community members will soon be
enjoying the benefits of two additional
year-round sports fields. Installation
Management Command-Korea
Morale, Welfare and Recreation has
invested nearly $1.5 million in two
Yongsan fields.
“Work is nearing completion on the
Seoul American High School field and
also Field No. 5,” said U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan MWR Director
Paul Robinson. “The high school
should be able to use the field just in
time for football practice.”
Youth swimmers
compete for titles
Robinson said the fields will be
similar to Field No. 10 across from
Burke Towers and Field No. 12 across
from Collier Field House.
“We installed Field No. 12 about seven
or eight years ago,” Robinson said. “It’s
a great field because it’s easy to maintain
and the drainage is excellent.”
Robinson said artificial turf fields
pay for themselves. Because the fields
need little maintenance, the community
can use them in all sorts of weather.
“The thing about the drainage is that
games can be played almost
immediately after rain,” he said. “The
turf really allows our athletes to use
the fields year-round.”
The SAHS field, in the past known
as Falcon Field, will be rededicated
with a new name honoring a Korean
War Medal of Honor awardee.
“We are working closely with the
8th U.S. Army historian and we’re
forming a committee to suggest an
appropriate name for the MWR field
at the high school,” said USAG-
Yongsan Deputy Garrison Commander
Don Moses.
Moses said naming conventions
across the Army are part of the Army
Memorial Program.
“The intent of the program is to
provide lasting honor and to pay tribute
to our heroes,” he said.

School Bus Passes

Bus passes will be ready for pick-up
Wednesday through Aug.27 at the
Seoul School Bus Office located in
the Community Services Building,
Room 121. Passes will also be
distributed at Hannam Village in front
of the commissary 4-7 p.m. Aug. 17
and in the Yongsan Main Exchange
lobby 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 18. For
information, call 738-3156.
Garrison Website
For more news and information, the
weather forecast, heat index
information and even a community
telephone book, visit the U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan website at http://
yongsan.korea.army.mil.
By Cpl. Kim Sang-wook
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 130 youth
swimmers from across the peninsula competed Saturday
and Sunday at the South Post Swimming Pool during the
Youth Services Championship Meet.
The Yongsan Barracudas, Osan Piranhas, Daegu Dolphins
and Camp Humphreys Dolphins gathered at Yongsan
Garrison during a rainy weekend tournament.
“The swim program encourages healthy, athletic
competition among our children by developing self-discipline
and rewarding hard work,” said Meet Director Lt. Col.
Benjamin Palmer. “The championship brought together
youth programs from across the peninsula in order to award
overall team placements and individual awards by age group
and event.”
During weekend meet, the event tested endurance and
speed in competitive matches in the categories of free, back,
COURTESY PHOTO
Youth swimmers from across U.S. Forces Korea pose for a photo
Saturday at Yongsan South Post Swimming Pool.
breast, butterfly style and individual medley from 50-400
meters.
The winners earned points in each swimming category
for their age group. Each group was divided into five sub-
groups. Ages 8 and below, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and older
than 15.
“Swim programs in the United States have many teams
to compete against including traveling teams,” Palmer said.
“The best way to duplicate that level of competition here
See Swimmers
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Garrison shares Step 1 Open Microsoft Outlook. Go to
Calendar and click “Open a
Shared Calendar.”

Outlook calendar
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Keeping the
community well informed is the goal of a new public

Step 2
affairs initiative launched this week.
“If you have access to the global, you have a
new calendar at your fingertips,” said USAG-
Yongsan Public Affairs Officer David McNally.
Type yongsan and click OK. Then
“After the initial setup, you can simply toggle between
choose Yongsan from the list and
your own calendar and the community calendar.”
click OK.
Connect to the shared calendar in three steps.
First, open Microsoft Outlook. Go to “Calendar” and
click “Open a Shared Calendar.” Type yongsan and
click OK. Choose Yongsan from the list and click
OK again. Setup is complete. The user can toggle
between daily, weekly and monthly views.
Double-clicking a calendar entry will bring up all
Step 3
Choose the month view to get a big
the details of an event. Events are color coded. picture view of what is going on in the
Command events are in red and Morale, Welfare community. Double-click any event for
and Recreation events are in blue. USO events are more information.
color coded green.
Authorized private organizations, military units and
agencies may request publicity. Send requests for
publicity to yongsan@korea.army.mil.
All calendar information is synchronized with the
Commander’s Access Channel, the Garrison web-
site (http://yongsan.korea.army.mil) and to the extent
possible, the Morning Calm Weekly.
The initiative is a collaborative effort between
MWR Marketing, the Seoul USO and PAO. All
offices are publishing editors of the calendar.
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Maj. Gen. Frank Panter (left), USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. David Hall, Command Sgt.
Maj. Diane Foster and Renee Acosta hold a donation check Monday at USFK Headquarters.
Community opens wallets,
hearts to CFC campaign
By Pfc. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Eighth U.S. Army officials presented
honorary checks Monday to the U.S.
Army Garrison-Yongsan and other
commands, as a tribute to the
community’s sharing in the 2006
Combined Federal Campaign-
Overseas Family Support Youth
Program.
The checks represent funds that will
be made available to the garrison to
support youth programs.
“The Combined Federal Campaign
Overseas annually gives Soldiers the
opportunity to give to charity,” said
U.S. Forces Korea Policies and
Programs Chief Hazel Johnson.
“People y can designate a Family
Support Youth program to donate
money which then returns to different
parts of the installation where aid is
needed.”
Johnson said FSYP funds are
dedicated to improve the quality of life
in local communities.
Scouts
at the ceremony was Jung So-ra.
“It is an honor to celebrate with my
fellow American Scouts,” she said.
“Even though I’m not in Great Britain
or in the United States, it’s exciting to
be able to hold hands.”
American Scout Colt Morris said it
Swimmers
is to compete against teams from other
areas.”
Palmer said inviting different region
teams to a competitive swimming
atmosphere also promoted friendship.
In the end, the Yongsan Barracudas
proved to have the most talented
swimmers followed by the Daegu
Dolphins.
„8 and under: Kalin Tang, Yongsan
(girl); Samuel Kim, Yongsan (boy)
„9-10 Age Group: Justina Chang,
Yongsan (girl); Joseph Blyzniuk,
Yongsan (boy)
„11-12 Age Group: Sydney Shields,
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Overall, the 2006 CFC-Overseas
campaign raised more than $15.5
million in assistance. In addition, more
than $575,000 went to military
communities overseas through FSYP.
CFC-O Campaign Management
Organization President Renee Acosta
presented checks to the officials and
thanked them for their contribution.
“People don’t give to be
recognized,” Acosta said. “But,
everyone likes to be recognized. This
is a ceremony to celebrate the
generosity of the Soldiers who gave
to the campaign.”
Community members should
always think about what they can give
to others, she said.
Acosta added that the check
presentation would hopefully bring
focus to the 2007 campaign, which will
kick off Oct. 1.
“Making a FSYP contribution is
easy,” Acosta said. “Simply write in
your contribution next to the letters
‘FSYP’ on your pledge card during this
year 2007 CFC-Overseas Campaign.”
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was “cool” sharing gifts.
“Maybe I’ll get to know one of
them,” he said.
In England, Scouts from more than
160 countries gathered at Brown Sea
Island, the birthplace of Scouting, to
recite the scout oath en masse.
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Yongsan (girl); Charles Chang,
Yongsan (boy)
„ 13-14 Age Group: Alicia
Davenport, Daegu (girl); John
Graham, Yongsan (boy)
„15 & Over Age Group: Rebecca
Martinez, Daegu (girl); Daniel Garcia,
Daegu (boy)
“Next summer, as Camp Humphreys
comes online, the championship will most
likely be held at their new facilities that
also include a ten lane 50 meter pool.”
Palmer said.
Palmer said the new swim meet will
be held in a upgraded facility next year.
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Leader handbook looks at Army offers
first 100 Days of Combat $20,000 bonus
By Center For Army Lessons Learned
Army News Service
A new handbook published by the Center for
Army Lessons Learned at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.,
gives leaders a glimpse into the first 100 days of
combat.
“CALL Leader’s Handbook No. 07-27, The First
100 Days” looks at the first days of combat when
leaders and Soldiers are adjusting to the tactical
environment, the enemy and each other.
“There’s no doubt that the early period of the
deployment, when people are gaining an
understanding of the environment, is the most
dangerous,” said Col. Steven Mains, CALL director.
The information for the handbook came from
more than 1,700 Soldiers and company-level leaders
with battlefield experience.
Most felt leaders should display tactical
competence, confidence, decisiveness and the will
to fight in ways that does not put Soldiers at
unnecessary risk.
The handbook, designed to fit in the cargo pocket
of the Army combat uniform, is the second in a series
of three.
The first handbook, “CALL Soldiers’ Handbook
No.07-15, The First 100 Days,” published in March
and focused on Soldier-level skills.
The final book, which will be for staff officers, is
expected to be published later this year.
Established by the Army in 1985, CALL has the
mission to collect, analyze, disseminate, integrate and
archive the Army’s lessons learned. Although it is
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for recruits
Army News Service
“CALL Leader’s
Handbook No. The U.S. Army’s Recruiting Command announced
07-27, The First recently a $20,000 “quick-ship” bonus for aspiring
100 Days” looks recruits. The bonus applies to new recruits with no
at the first days prior military service who enlist for at least two years
of combat when active duty in America’s Army. They must agree to
leaders and report to basic training within 30 days of enlistment.
Soldiers are The program ends Sept. 30.
The quick-ship bonus contributes to the Army’s
adjusting to the
strength and efforts to grow the active force by more
tactical
environment, than 34,000 Soldiers.
“America’s Army is strong,” said Lt. Gen.
the enemy and
each other. Michael D. Rochelle, the Army’s Deputy Chief of
Staff, G-1.
“To attract interested young men and women we
know that we must have cutting-edge enlistment and
retention options to acquire and retain America’s
an Army organization, CALL customers include joint,
interagency, intergovernmental and multinational best Soldiers. We will meet our commitments
organizations. worldwide and provide the best led, best trained and
CALL has full-time analysts in the Training and best equipped Soldiers to combatant commanders.
Doctrine Command schools and centers, combat We urge your continued support.”
training centers and operational units in Iraq, The $20,000 quick-ship bonus can be combined
Afghanistan and the U.S. Their purpose is to enhance with the Army’s other cash enlistment bonuses, up
rapid information sharing and facilitate the integration to a maximum combination of $40,000 if an enlistee
of best practices and issue resolution across the signs up for at least four years.
Army. Prospective recruits can learn more about the
The leader’s handbook is available at http:// Army’s opportunities by visiting a recruiter or logging
call.army.mil. on to www.goarmy.com.
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August 10-16

Nancy Drew Disturbia The Condemned Oceans Thirteen Nancy Drew Bug The Condemned
(PG) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m.
Hairspray Hairspray Hairspray Oceans Thirteen No Show No Show No Show
(PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
The Simpsons Movie The Simpsons Movie The Simpsons Movie Nancy Drew Nancy Drew Knocked Up Knocked Up
(PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m.
Waitress Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 Gracie Nancy Drew 28 Weeks Later The Reaping The Invisible
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 No Show No Show No Show Oceans Thirteen
(PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.

The Condemned — A select
group of death row inmates are
offered the opportunity to compete
in a deadly game on an abandoned
island for one week. The winner of
the game will have his or her
sentence dropped down to life
imprisonment and avoid execution.
.Rated R ( violence, language) 113
minutes
Nancy Drew — Nancy Drew, the
resourceful teen detective, leaves
her friendly hometown of River
Heights for the West Coast and
enrolls at Hollywood High School.
There, her unique personal style
immediately sets her apart from her
self-absorbed, fast-living peers,
especially reigning fashionistas Inga
and Trish, who can't quite figure her
out but know that everything about
her is different--from her super-
smarts and retro manners to her
perfect picnic lunches and penny
loafers. Rated PG (violence, thematic
elements, language) 99 minutes
The Bourne Ultimatum — All he
wanted was to disappear. Instead,
Jason Bourne is now hunted by the
people who made him what he is.
Having lost his memory and the one
person he loved, he is undeterred by
the barrage of bullets and a new
generation of highly-trained killers.
Bourne has only one objective: to go
back to the beginning and find out who
he was. Now, in the new chapter of
this espionage series, Bourne will hunt
down his past in order to find a future.
He must travel from Moscow, Paris,
Madrid and London to Tangier and New
York City as he continues his quest to
find the real Jason Bourne--all the
while trying to outmaneuver the
scores of cops, federal officers and
Interpol agents with him in their
crosshairs.Rated PG-13 (action
violence) 115 minutes
Hairspray — Tracy Turnblad, a big The Simpsons Movie — After 18
girl with big hair and an even bigger years on the air, Springfield's favorite
heart, has only one passion-- family finally makes it to the big screen.
dancing. Her dream is to appear on Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie
"The Corny Collins Show," Baltimore's Simpson will be there, along with
hippest dance party on TV. Tracy regulars like Moe the bartender and
seems a natural fit for the show Mr. Burns . Homer Simpson must save
except for one not-so-little problem-- the world from a catastrophe he
she doesn't fit in. Her plus-sized himself created. Rated PG-13
figure has always set her apart from (irreverent humor) 87 minutes
the cool crowd, which she is
reminded of by her loving but overly
protective plus-sized mother. That
doesn't stop Tracy because if there
is one thing that this girl knows, it's
that she was born to dance. Rated
PG (language, suggestive content,
teen smoking) 115 minutes

Transformers No Show Lucky You 28 Weeks Later No Show No Show No Show

(PG13) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m. (R) 6:45 p.m.
Transformers The Bourne Ultimatum The Bourne Ultimatum The Bourne Ultimatum The Bourne Ultimatum The Bourne Ultimatum Knocked Up
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Blades Of Glory 28 Weeks Later Spider-man 3 Oceans Thirteen Perfect Stranger No Show The Bourne Ultimatum
(PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Nancy Drew The Condemned Spider-Man 3 Georgia Rule No Show The Bourne Ultimatum Bug
(PG) 8 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
The Bourne Ultimatum The Bourne Ultimatum The Bourne Ultimatum Nancy Drew Nancy Drew Oceans Thirteen Oceans Thirteen
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
The Bourne Ultimatum Meet The Robinsons Meet The Robinsons Because I Said So Because I Said So The Messengers The Messengers
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Firehouse Dog Spider-man 3 Spider-man 3 Premonition Premonition Nancy Drew Nancy Drew
(PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13)6:30 p.m. (PG13)6:30 p.m.. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m.
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USAG-Yongsan
—Worship Services—
Cast your hook for God
But if God is God, then God can handle anything
By CH (CPT) Heather L. Landrus, – including our anger, our hurt and our deepest
Catholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel 121st CSH confusion. God does not need us to play polite with
11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel If you’ve ever been deep sea fishing, then you Him. More than anywhere, we find this truth
5 p.m. Memorial Chapel know it’s a gory sport. reflected in the Old Testament, when King David
Tues./Wed. 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital Chapel There are all sorts of gross things in abundance speaks honestly to God.
Mon./Thur./Fri. 12:05p.m. Memorial Chapel — things like worms and cut up squid and fish-gut Out of anger and a sense of abandonment, David
1st Sat. 9a.m. Memorial Chapel
covered t-shirts, stretched over many a protruding prays, “Lord, why do You cast off my soul? Why
Jewish Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
beer gut. do You hide Your face from me? I have been
Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel
United Pent. Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
The whole thing is an unsightly mess. afflicted and ready to die from my youth; I suffer
Collective Prot. Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel And this “whole thing” is dependent upon Your terrors; I am distraught …Your fierce wrath
(Weekly Communion) 9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel something as small as a hook. has gone over me; Your terrors have cut me
(Korean) 9:30 a.m. Hannam Village Seriously, just ask my brother-in-law how he off…Loved one and friend You have put far from
10 a.m. South Post Chapel caught my sister’s attention. me, and my acquaintances into darkness”(Psalms
10 a.m. MTF (R.O.C.K.) Believe me…the guy had a hook. He used a 88:14-18).
10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel statement of interest to generate further interest. Clearly, David’s prayer does not let God off the
11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Please note: this kind of “fishing” can also be very hook, and perhaps this is the very reason the prayer
(Gospel) Noon South Post Chapel messy. is so powerful — because it is an attempt to “hook”
KATUSA Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel But life is messy and the truth is we’re all fishing God — to find God in the middle of great
KCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel for something — some of us simply choose to fish difficulty…to hold onto the One who knows the
3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel for compliments, while others of us fish for another answers, even when they remain a mystery to us.
promotion or a better job. So next time you are struggling just to keep your
Area II Chaplains
Yet with all of this fishing, we often hesitate to head above water, remember, we don’t have to get
Chaplain (LTC) James P. King (Area II Staff Chaplain) cast a hook in the direction of the One person who cleaned up to go to God…we just need to go to
james.p.king@korea.army.mil or DSN 738-3009 promises to sustain us through any situation. Him.
Chaplain (MAJ) Adolph G. DuBose (Deputy Area II CH) We hesitate to draw God into our messy world. Two Way Conversation
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil or DSN 738-4043 We act as if God is so pure that we can’t afford to “At least Jonah
Chaplain (MAJ) Leo Mora Jr. (Family Life Chaplain) taint Him with our raw humanity. talked back to God.
leo.mora@korea.army.mil or DSN 736-3018 In fact, we are often afraid to speak honestly with Often I
God. do not even
After all, who wants to tick off the Omnipotent, do that.”
Creator of the Universe? —Poem by Thomas John Carlisle
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PETER YU
United States Army and Republic of Korea Soldiers from USAG Humphreys Garrison pose for a photo during the “Mud Festival.” The Soldiers volunteered their time for the event.

USAG Humphreys
Soldiers volunteer
at the Boryeong
Mud Festival
By Cpl. Im, Chun-suk
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

U. S. and KATUSA Soldiers from Camp

Humphreys spent about ten days at Daechon Beach
recently, but it wasn’t a vacation. Instead, they spent
at least six hours per day volunteering at the 10th Soldiers enjoy some off time in the mud pit at Boryeong during the mud festival held recently.
annual Boryeong Mud Festival.
The Soldiers’ primary mission at the festival was
to provide language support for the many foreign
visitors to the event.
The Boryeong Mud Festival was first launched
in July 1998 to promote the outstanding quality of
cosmetic products made from the local mud and to
support local tourism.
Since then the Mud Festival has grown in
popularity and attracts visitors from around the world.
In order to make foreign visitors’ vacation more
pleasant, Boryeong City has picked volunteers to
facilitate the event, including KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers and civilians dance to drum beats during the fest.
Soldiers for the language services.
Upon arrival the Soldiers were stationed in
different locations around Daecheon Beach,
including the information center, administration
headquarters, mud-products sales shop, and so forth.
Duty hours were the same for all Soldiers, from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with formation twice a day. Despite
the relaxed surroundings, all Soldiers were held to
the same standards as if at Camp Humphreys.
USAG Humphreys Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim ensured the
Soldiers understood the standards while at Daechon Two Korean women put on a smile for the camera at this year’s
Beach. mud festival at Boryeong. Performers give the crowd a show at Daechon Beach..
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—USAG-H—
Men’s Post Softball Championship

USAG-Humphreys 050 033 6 -- 17 21 2

USAG-Daegu 020 012 0 -- 5 10 2

HUMPHREYS (17) AB R H RBI

Mull, LF 4 1 2 1
Desmond, SS 5 2 2 2
Hooks, CF 5 2 4 6
Howell, P 5 0 3 0
Canady, PR 0 1 0 0
Adams, IB 3 2 1 2
Parrish, PR 0 0 0 0
Holloway, C 4 2 1 0
Tripp, RF 5 3 3 5
Profitt, RCF 4 2 3 0
Martell, 2B 4 1 2 0
Snyder, 3B 3 1 0 0
Totals 42 17 21 16

DAEGU (5) ABR H RBI

Berry, CF 3 0 0 0
Elder, LF 4 0 2 1
Roberts, C 4 1 2 0
Koreen, 3B 3 0 1 0
Grasse, RCF 4 0 1 1
Hillard, P 3 1 1 0
Wagner, SS 3 1 0 0
Morgan, RF 3 2 2 0
Gregory, 1B 1 0 1 0
Brock, IB 1 0 0 0
Hoang, 2B 1 0 0 1
Johnson, 2B 1 0 0 0
Totals 31 5 10 3

2B—Mull, Desmond, Howell; HR – Hooks (2), MWR MARKETING

Adams, Tripp (2). Sac – Mull, Hoang. Double Humphreys first baseman Phil Adams can’t dig out the errant throw as Daegu’s Mark Wagner is safe at first in finals action Sunday. Adams
Play – Humphreys (2) Desmond-Adams;
Desmond-Martell-Adams. Error – Snyder, Profitt, and the Bulldogs dug out a lot more than they missed as they thumped Daegu 17-5 for the Korea Post-Level Men’s title.

Humphreys powers way to Men’s softball crown

Wagner, Koreen

Humphreys 11, Casey 9

Osan 14, Daegu 4
Humphreys 15, Yongsan 11
Daegu 16, Casey 12 (Casey eliminated)
Humphreys 20, Osan 8
Daegu 17, Yongsan 14 (Yongsan eliminated)
Daegu 28, Osan 11 (Osan eliminated)
—USAG-RC—
USAG-Casey 30 Kilometer Bike Race
Men’s Division Open
1, 1:02, CW2 Nie Jones,
2, 1:03, Capt. Matthew Nielson
Men’s Division Senior
1, 1:05, Staff Sgt. Nelson Broussand,
2, 1:14, Capt. Dale Woodhouse
—USAG-Y—
Summer Basketball League
Summer Basketball League
Kanakas (52), 2/2 Avn (41)
Mulayo (47), Nowuno (40)
94th MP (25), All Cl (55)
Mulayo (41), 121st CSH (30)
94th MP (2), 2/2 Avn (0)
Kanakas (36), Mulayo (38)
All Cl (57), Nowuno (59)
Kanakas (39), 94th MP (35)
Standings
Mulayo 10-1
Nowuno 7-3
Kanakas 7-3
121st CSH 5-5
All Cl 3-6
94th MP 2-7
2/2 Avn 0-9
Upcoming Events and News
10 KM Roadrace Aug. 18, 8 a.m. at Colier.
Trent Gym Basketball Court closed Aug. 13-18
for refinishing.
Collier Field house Basketball Court closed Aug.
20-25 for refinishing.
Aerobics, Yoga, Spinning and Martial Arts
Classes are offered at Trent, Collier and Hannam
at various times. Contact your local Sports
Office at 738-8608.
MWR Marketing
IMCOM-Korea Region
USAG-HUMPHREYS — The curse is history. Beating dual
archrivals Yongsan and Osan along the way, the USAG-
Humphreys Men’s Post-Level Softball team rolled to the Korea-
wide title, ripping USAG-Daegu, 17-5 in the finals at Soldier Field
here Sunday.
“It has been a long time coming,” said Bulldogs Coach Marcus
Lux, who took his fifth team into the Korea-wide Tournament and
“finally” emerged with the top prize.
“We may have had more talented teams and individual players
in the past,” Lux said, “but we have never had a group as dedicated
and as willing to put the team first. Everyone on the roster – from
the players on the field to those on the bench – were focused on
getting the job done. And we had some pretty good – and loud –
fans, too, that helped keep the spirits high.”
The Bulldogs pounded out 21 hits – including five homeruns
and three doubles – in blowing out Daegu with centerfielder Doug
Hooks and rightfielder Gerald Tripp blasting two round-trippers
each and combining for 11 runs batted in. First baseman Phil “Big
A” Adams added a two-run blast.
Meanwhile, the Humphreys’ defense was rock solid turning
two double plays to choke off Daegu rallies.
“More importantly, we didn’t make any mental errors on either
offense or defense,” Lux said. “We took the bases we should
have taken on offense and we threw to the right base on defense.
We played the game the way it’s supposed to be played for the
entire tournament. That’s why we won.”
The Bulldogs entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed, having
lost three of four to Yongsan and splitting with both Osan and
Daegu in the regular season. Lux knew that those teams loomed
on the horizon as Humphreys opened tournament action against
USAG-Casey in a game marred by both hard rain and lightening.
“We never would have been able to play this tournament
anywhere else in Korea,” said Area Sports Director Lonnie Herring.
“But our artificial Field Turf has great drainage and even a hard
rain doesn’t make it unsafe. We knew that as long as the lightening
stayed away we would be okay.”
Lightning didn’t stay away in the opener and with the score
tied at 2, Mother Nature brought everything to an immediate halt
with half a dozen bolts on the horizon.
“We immediately stopped play,” Herring said. “We have a
house rule that we have to wait a half hour after lightning has
been spotted. If there’s another bolt, the 30 minutes starts all
over again.”
The lightning was gone from the sky as play resumed, but it
wasn’t gone from the field as Casey jumped into an 8-2 lead and
had the Bulldogs on the ropes.
“That’s where we showed ourselves what we were made of,”
Lux said. “We scored twice in the fourth, three times in the fifth
and then put Casey away with four more in the sixth. Meanwhile,
the defense tightened up and we won 11-9.”
But now it was time to meet Yongsan – the first place team and
pre-tournament favorite.
“Yongsan has led to some big disappointments in the past,”
Lux said. “For some reason, they always seem to have our number
– especially in tournament play. We’ve had games all but won
and then something would happen – a error, a wind-blown hit, a
key injury. It was like we were cursed. But not this time.”
The game opened with Yongsan putting a four-spot on the
board in the top of the first. But the Bulldogs answered with four
of their own and then added three more in the bottom of the
second. Humphreys also scored in the third, fourth and fifth and
emerged with a 15-11 victory.
“In the past, some of our better teams would have fallen four
behind and just given up,” Lux said. “But these guys don’t quit.
Heck, we beat the rain and the lightning to beat Casey. What’s
four runs?”
The victory earned the Bulldogs a date with Osan in the
Winner’s Bracket finals with a berth in the championship awaiting
the victor. Osan had gotten a break in the early rounds as first
Kunsan and then Wonju were unable to field teams for the
tournament.
Humphreys put two on the board in the top of the second, but
Osan answered with three in the second and three more in the
third to take a 6-2 lead. It was then that the Bulldogs decided to
bite, scoring 13 times in the top of the fourth, sending 18 batters
to the plate. The Mustangs were broken and fell 20-8 in six frames.
Daegu, meanwhile, was fighting it’s way back through the
Loser’s Bracket, eliminating Casey, 16-12; Yongsan, 17-14; and
advancing to the finals by ripping Osan, 28-11. But maybe Daegu
should have saved some of that firepower for the finals as they
were no match for the Bulldogs and went home with second-
place hardware.
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52nd provides ammunition

support to warfighters in Korea
By Andre D. Butler
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
Ever wonder where the munitions
you use to train with come from?
What about the age or condition
of rockets you’re firing at simulated
aerial targets during exercises?
Has the thought ever occurred that
you may be using ammunition now
that was staged here during the
Korean War?
Think about it — 50 years have
passed since the war, but the potential
of you training with ammunition from
that period is high.
And the mission of ensuring the
munitions are safe and can be used
for weapon systems that you have
today in Areas II and III falls solely
on the 52nd Ordnance Company.
“We provide armistice
ammunition support for 187 units in
Area II and Area III,” said Capt.
Anthony Cerella, 52nd Ordnance
Company commander.
“We also give ammunition support ANDRE D. BUTLER

to follow-on units that will come into
the Korean Theater during
contingency operations,” he said.
There are 60 people who are
directly responsible for this task.
The team consists of a mix of U.S.
and KATUSA Soldiers, as well as
U.S. and Korean civilians.
“We have a very unique work
environment,” Cerella said.
“Our staff includes Soldiers and
Civilians who work together to
support the warfighter’s mission.”
Chief Warrant Officer Donald Clippinger, 52nd Ordnance Company accountable and ammunitions officer,
points out data contained on the drums to Capt. Anthony Cerella, 52nd Ordnance Company commander.
“They also execute routine area. “Some of the ammunition and ammo. The unit has about $1.84
inspections that are required to keep weaponry here require maintainance,” million worth of the United States
our operations running smoothly,” he Clippinger said. Army’s ammunition supply.
said. Another key function of the 52nd So periodically the unit ships “Our Soldiers need to be ‘Ready
is retrograde operations. munitions back to the United States for to Fight Tonight,’” said Clippinger.
Chief Warrant Officer Donald refurbishing. “And it our responsibility to make
Clippinger, 52nd’s accountable and The 52nd handles all of sorts of sure they get the ammunition support
ammunitions officer, said this is a very ammunition. From small arms to prop needed for that fight.” And all that’s
important process and is something charges – servicing weaponry from M- asked of the unit leaders in return --
that has to be done in order to 16 rifles to M-1 Abrams Battle Tanks, is plan ahead to allow 52nd the time
successfully support warfighters in the Clippinger said his unit provides the needed to meet requirements.

1-7th ADA strengthens

relationship with school
By Spc. Josh Babb
1-7th Air Defense Artillery

Soldiers from 1st Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery Battalion visited the
Siheung Eunhaeng Middle School July 18. Lt. Col. Eric Sanchez, 1-7 ADA’s
Battalion commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. David Stonerock, 1-7’s
command sergeant major, met with the key leaders of the school and parents
to discuss the alliance between the two organizations.
Later in the day Sanchez, addressed the 1,800 students in a speech SPC. JOSH BABB

concerning the future of the two organizations and the official signing of the
memorandum of agreement between the school and 1-7 ADA. The purpose
of this partnership is to increase the young student’s English skills while allowing
the Soldiers to gain insight on the local customs and way of life. The affiliation
will also give Soldiers the opportunity to visit the students at school and continue
to help them with their English studies.
Lt. Col. Eric Sanchez addresses the young students of Siheong
Unhaeung Middle School. Eighteen hundred students attended.
The students will in turn be able to visit the Soldiers at Suwon Airbase, eat
lunch and experience the life of a Soldier.
The ceremony concluded when the principal presented three traditional
Korean tea sets to the command team.
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School Registration
School registration is underway and
parents need to bring the following
documents with them when registering
their children.
- child’s birth certificate
- shot record
- passport
- social security card
- previous school records

Audie Murphy Club

The USAG Humphreys Sergeant Audie
Murphy Club is looking for SAMC
members who want to become active
while assigned to Korea. Meetings are
held the third Wednesday of each
month. Contact Sgt. 1st Class FC
Lawson-Hurt at 010-2259-3026.

U.S. Army Reservists Wanted

The 343rd Support Center, USAG
Humphreys, is seeking Soldiers
interested in continuing to serve in the
U.S. Army Reserves. Train one
weekend a month and 14 days in the
summer and continue to receive many
of the benefits of serving on active
duty. You will retain PX, Commissary,
MWR, banking and postal privileges
just like an active duty Soldier in ELISABETH TOWNLEY

addition to receiving four days pay for Teacher knows best

one weekends work. You will be Jangyang Elementary School students look to their Soldier-teacher Cpl. Jo Joon, Camp Long
retrained in open MOS slots. For more
Chaplain’s Assistant, to help them in asking questions during the English camp.
information contact Richard Scott at
753-8634, ScottRW@korea.army.mil for

Wonju warfighters visit with

additional information.

Intermediate-level Education
ILE Phase I course will be held Sept.
10-12 in Yongsan. The course is aimed
at Army Reserve Majors and Captains,
but active duty officers can attend.
After completion of the course the
officers will be Military Education Level
4 (MEL4) qualified. Contact Lt. Col.
Dennis Davenport, 723-4394,
Dennis.Davenport@korea.army.mil.
Army Reserve Command
Position Vacancy
The Commander’s position for the
343rd Support Center, will be available
to interested Army Reserve Lt. Colonels
and Majors NLT Oct 1. The 343rd Spt.
Ctr. is located at USAG Humphreys,
authorized 34 soldiers, and is
subordinate to the 501st SBDE. Contact
Lt. Col. Davenport, 723-4394,
Dennis.Davenport@korea.army.mil.
Bowling League to Start
The Wednesday night bowling league
will have a meeting for team captains
Aug. 29 at 6 p.m., at USAG Humphreys
Bowling Center. Registration is now
open for participants.
Please send us your
stories and photos
To submit information for publishing
in The Morning Calm Weekly, USAG-
Humphrey’s common pages or for
submissions for the News & Notes
section, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598.
You can also email all of your
information to
andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
children during English camp
Soldiers share time with students
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
Wonju Enclave Community
Soldiers and Family members of the
Wonju Enclave partnered with 30
students from Jangyang Elementary
School to learn and practice the English
language in a practical setting July 23-
25.
Students were greeted by Maj.
Bruce Townley, garrison commander
of Camps Long and Eagle.
“We have many fun activities
planned for you this week,” Townley
said.
Townley’s wife, Elisabeth, an
elementary school teacher by trade,
worked closely with Ahn, Hyun-Ji, an
English teacher at Jangyang
Elementary School, and Chang, Sang-
Hyon, the community relations officer,
for Camps Long and Eagle, in
organizing the week’s activities.
Students studied American poems and
songs.
Each student memorized the song
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and
parts of the poem “Casey at the Bat.”
They then performed them for their
parents at the closing ceremony.
Students had the opportunity to have
fun as well as study.
They took a walking tour of Camp
Long including a tour of the troop
medical center, dental office, a
Soldier ’s barracks room and a
demonstration by the firemen of the
Camp Long Fire Department on day
one.
This paid off for them on day two
when they started the day with a
scavenger hunt that sent the students
to different buildings and offices
throughout the installation.
The purpose of the scavenger hunt
was to practice reading, speaking and
writing English.
The students were given written
instructions to follow with fill in the
blank questions.
For example, they were sent to the
flag poles to gather information about
the installation, in English, from the
inaugural monument.
They reported to the military police
station to ask for their motto and then
they had to recite it and write it down.
Students received prizes at several
stations. The final destination was the
ball field where they received a frisbee
donated by the USO.
Students enjoyed swimming,
bowling, dodge ball, a movie and
American style board games. They
experienced nearly every American
style food offered on Camp Long.
“This was a great experience for
my students. The Townley family has
been visiting our class on Saturdays
over the past year,” said Ahn.
“The mid-school year culminated in
this practical exercise and a lifetime
memory for the children,” Ahn said.
The garrison staff did an
outstanding job supporting this camp,
which was the first of its intensity held
in the Wonju Enclave.
The camp drew attention from the
local Wonju community. KBS and
MBC both aired coverage of the event
on the evening and morning news
programs.
MBC filmed the entire camp and is
scheduled to broadcast two 15 minute
clips Aug. 17 and 24 at 6:50 p.m.
Soldiers and families of the Wonju
Enclave continue to build strong bonds
with the local community and truly
model the intent of the USFK Good
Neighbor Program.
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USAG Humphreys new deputy

commander on board, ready
By Andre D. Butler
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG Humphreys welcomed its new deputy
commander Aug. 1. David W. Frodsham comes
to Humphreys after serving as the chief of the
plans division with the Installation Management
Command, Korea in Yongsan.
Frodsham started his career in federal service
by joining the Army for a two-year enlistment. He
subsequently reenlisted for an additional five years,
before starting his civil service career. Combined,
Frodsham has more than 30 years of federal
service.
Frodssham worked in Directorate of Plans,
Training, Mobilization and Security at Fort
Huachuca, Arizona where he reported to both the
United States Army Intelligence Center
commandant and garrison commander. During his
time at Fort Huachuca he also served as director
of Installation Support, the combined Engineering
and Logistics Directorate.
In another assignment, he was selected to head-
up United States Army Europe’s multinational
support cell in Bosnia and Herzegovnia. The cell
was responsible for coordinating support and
securing reimbursement for all supplies and services
provided by the U.S. Department of Defense to the
various allied nations supporting stabilization force.
While in Germany, Frodsham held a variety of
positions, all related to installation management and
base operations support to include the acting deputy
to the garrison commander for the 411th Base
Support Battalion (Heidelberg).
Frodsham’s professional military training includes
the Army War College, Army Management Staff
College; Logistics Executive Development Course;
Command and General Staff Officers Course;
Personnel Management for Executives I and II;
Organizational Leadership for Executives; and
DOD’s EEO and Affirmative Action for Executives
Course. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the
University of Maryland in 1984 and his Master of
Strategic Studies while attending the Army War
College in 2007.
Frodsham is married to the former Barbara Meta
Ross of Fort Gordon, Georgia. They have been
married for more than 30 years. They have three
children, two daughters and one son. Frodsham

ACS spotlight
U.S. , ROK command sergeants teens for volunteer
major tour USAG Humphreys effort during
summer vacation
By Bob Frace
USAG Humphreys ACS
While many teenagers are enjoying the long
hot summer sitting in the pool or just hanging around
with friends, Joseph Duskie and Jordan Orr were
giving their free time to support the Army
Community Service Volunteer Program.
Duskie and Orr volunteered this summer with
programs such as the USAG Humphreys
newcomers briefing, spouse orientation seminar
and just recently the Army Community Service
42nd Birthday.
Both teens are full of energy and spirit and
love giving back to their community.
They have been stellar performers and
represent the youth of tomorrow.
There spirit to “Take Pride of Ownership”
within their community has enabled others to reap
the benefits.
They are two who understands the importance
of their community. Duskie is a student who likes
BOB MCELROY
sports and loves to run.
Command Sergeants Major Miguel Guante-Rojas of 18th MEDCOM, Franz He runs every morning and loves track and
Philippe of 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade and George Duncan of 19th field events. He will be heading back to school in
Expeditionary Support Command were three of the approximately two dozen U.S. Osan this upcoming year.
and Republic of Korea command sergeants major who gathered here Tuesday to Orr came to Korea to visit his step father this
learn about the Humphreys Master Plan and to tour the new facilities that have summer.
opened on the installation. Also in attendance were the senior noncommission He is from Virginia and loves hunting and golf.
officers from the U.S. and ROK Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. He will be returning home in this month and is
looking forward to joining the military someday
as a pilot.
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KSC conducts mobilization exercise CY 2007
By Pfc. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Korean Service Corps
battalion members gathered at Daegu middle school
from July 31 to Aug. 3 to conduct Mobilization Rock
Drill.
It is a training event for all KSCs that involves
the expansion of the Korean Service Corps from its
armistice strength of approximately 2,200 to its
wartime strength of over 26,000 based on CY 2007
mobilization requirements. By participating in the
Rock Drill, each KSC cadre member not only better
understood mobilization from his individual point of
view, but he also saw what is happening around him.
The Rock Drill provided attendees an excellent
opportunity to see how the process works at the
Theater-level and how it affects their unit. U.S.
officers and NCOs were able to observe, meet,
and begin dialogue with the senior armistice KSC
representing that mobilization company. All U.S.
commanders and staff officers were invited to
meet their KSC cadre standing behind their unit
placard or on the map upon completion of the
Rock Drill.
The Army Warrior Training including NBC
defense, field first aid, map reading and weapons
familiarization was conducted for mobilees by
company leaders.
The objectives of the exercise are to improve
mobilization station operation procedures through
MOBEX, practice and improve cadres’ in-
processing capability, familiarize cadre and wartime
assist company commanders with overall concept
on mobilization operations, review mobilization
station equipments and organization in detail, establish
Daegu Area Boys Scouts join millions reciting oath
28 million Boy Scouts around the world rededicated themselves to the Boy Scout Oath, Aug. 1. Here in the Daegu area that
number included 14 boys from Troop 81 and four leaders.
By Sgt. 1st Class Pam Voss
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER - This year marks the 100th
Anniversary of Boy Scouts, which began in
Brownsea Island off the coast of England. Its
founder, Robert Baden-Powell, blew a Kudu horn
at 8 a.m., Aug. 1, 1907, to start the experimental
Public service workers verify identifications of people mobilized for the mobilization exercise Aug. 1 at Daegu middle school.
operation cell and set-up a communication and
automation in-processing system with secure
operation equipment and provide opportunity to
coordinate mobilization issues with Republic of Korea
agencies and U.S. and ROK military units.
The main mission of Daegu mobilization station
operation team is to activate Daegu mobilization
station at the Daegu middle school to in-process
wartime KSC augmentees mobilized by the ROK
government in order to provide KSC forces for
PHOTO
BY
camp for 20 boys.
Although a Kudu horn wasn’t heard, 14 boys and
four leaders, from the Taegu Area Boy Scout Troop
81, joined more than 28 million scouts to recite the
Boy Scout Oath, at 8 a.m., Aug. 1, on Kelly Field.
“This is the rededication to the Scout Oath that is
being held world-wide,” said Richard Downing, Boy
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PHOTO PFC. JANG WON-IL
BY
United States Forces Korea combat support and
combat service support operations.
The mission essential tasks are to transition to war,
deploy to designated mobilization site at DEFCON
III, to establish mobilization within 24 hours, to
receive mobilees, in-process, outfit and provide limited
AWT training, to prepare mobiles for onward
movement to U.S. gaining units and to sustain
mobilization station operation.
Scout Troop 81.
The senior patrol leader, Anthony Ford, lead the
group in the rededication and reciting the Oath.
“It’s a tremendous honor,” said Ford. “I’m new
to the whole leadership thing so it is quite humbling
to be out there, I really can’t describe it.”
The boys and leaders took their cue from the
events at the World Scout Jamboree, which is held
every four year; this year just outside of London,
England, where Scouting began.
The single theme for all events and activities for
the Centenary of Scouting and the 21st World Scout
Jamboree is: 2007: One World One Promise.
“The Scouts of the world want to make a
difference, and to move our world forward,” said
Col. Knowles Atchison, assistant Scout leader.
The Jamboree provides and opportunity to promote
SST. 1ST CLASS PAM VOSS
the values, benefits and achievements of Scouting to
the world.
More than 40,000 Scouts attended the Jamboree
in the United Kingdom this year.
“In order to make a difference you must first
change yourself,” said Atchison. “Then you have
thousand and thousands and hundreds of
thousands of individual lights shining in the world,
to help bring the world together for a better
place.”
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Daegu School Bus
Transportation
Daegu Student Transportation Office
has moved into their new office in
Bldg. 3019, Room 321 on Camp
George. Customer Service hours are
from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to
Friday. Don’t wait, complete student
transportation needs now for the
new school year. Plastic bus cards
are now available for pick-up for
returning students. For information,
call Michael Dudley at 768-7722.
Factory and
Culture Tour
Korean Foreigner Tourist Facility
Association proposes a factory and
cultural tour for DOD Soldiers and
Families Sep. 7. Participants will visit
OB Beer Factory, The Korean
Presidential Villa (Cheongnamdae)
and Mungyeong Pottery Exhibition
Hall, Mungyeong Museum and KBS
historical drama filming set. KFTFA
and OB beer factory will provide
some gifts for the attendees. OB
Beer factory will provide OB beer
taste test opportunity, alcohol beer
for adults and non-alcohol drinks for
the underage. For registration and
information, call Mr. Chong Young-
kon at 768-6907.
Daegu Area Intramural
Soccer Program
There will be Daegu Area Intramural
Soccer Program. The pre-season
tournament is Sep. 6 to 8 and the
league is Sep. 13 to 28 at the Kelly
Field on Camp Walker. The deadline
for entry is Aug. 29 and coaches
meeting is at noon. Aug. 31. For
information, call Mr. Kim or Ms.
Chong at 764-4225/5217.
Flag Football Program
There will be Daegu Intramural Flag
Football Program. The pre-season
tournament is Sept. 3 to 5 and the
league is Sept. 10 to October 10 at
the Kelly Field on Camp Walker. The
deadline for entry is Aug. 29 and
coaches meeting is 12:30 p.m. Aug.
31. For information, call Mr. Kim or
Ms. Chong at 764-4225/5217.
Girl Scout
Adult Volunteers
The Girl Scouts are seeking adult
volunteers to lead and advise girls
to build character, courage and
confidence today. Available
positions are Studio 2B advisor (older
girls 6th to 12th grade), assistant
leaders (all levels), registrar,
secretary and events coordinator.
For information, contact Tondra
Anderson at (053)210-6003 or
Imanderson0515@yahoo.com.
USAG-D
New Horizons opened for Soliders
By Pfc. Suk Kyung-chul
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Soldiers and
Civilians working in 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) all learned
as the unit conducted its 11th New
Horizons Day training at Camp Henry
theater July 24.
The peninsula-wide training,
directed by 8th United Stated Army,
had the theme of “Partners in
Alliance”.
19th ESC Commander Brig. Gen
Raymond V. Mason started the day-
long training with opening remarks.
“It’s good to reflect upon us today
and also important to know where we
are in the world” said Mason.
Mason was followed by a series of
videos including comments from the
United States Army Korea
Commander Gen. Burwell B .Bell as
well as a history of Korean War.
Then participants learned about
safety issues such as operations
security, sexual assault prevention,
personnel recovery and ethics as well
as an introduction to the KATUSA
program.
“I liked that there were a lot more
video than last time” said Pfc. Kim,
Ki Bum, 19th ESC Secretary of
General Staff clerk. “My favorite was
the Korean War video. It was very
interesting to see the story unfold
from a U.S perspective. I hope
there’s more chance to learn new
things like today.”
More senior Soldiers agreed the
training course helped them learn
something that day as well.
Personality Spotlight: Kim Han-kyom
By Pfc. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY — Unit: 1st
Signal Brigade
Duty station: Camp Henry
Duty position: illustrator
Age: 68
Hometown: Ongjin in North Korea
How long have you worked for
U.S. Army?
“I worked for U.S. Army for 53
years, since 1955, and have worked
in this position as an illustrator for 30
years.”
How did you get started with
U.S. Army?
“After the Korean War, I didn’t
have a job for maintaining my family
because I had come from North
Korea. At that time I heard about
U.S. special unit from my brother
and joined special unit as an infantry
first. It was my first joining for U.S.
Army”.
Which installations have you
worked for?
“After the infantry life, I just
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Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Thornton, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Surgeon
Cell, demonstrates how to treat a uniform with Permetherin to make it insect-proof as Staff Sgt.
Santonio Lance, 19th ESC Support Operations looks on. This training was a part of New Horizon’s
Day event held in Camp Henry theater July 24.
“Today’s training was all about
partnership between U.S and ROK”
said Master Sgt. Kirk. A Haywood,
19th ESC G4. “I learned today about
the Korean war, and what Soldiers went
through that time.”
The New Horizon’s day was
concluded by insect and mosquito
prevention training by using
Permethrin process kits on the
uniform. Either spray or soaking the
garment in the chemical made it
virtually insect-proof for safety in
humid seasons.
Things were similar in Camp
Carroll as 501st Sustainment Brigade
conducted their own New Horizon’s
Kim Han-kyom
started working as a laborer at the
warehouse of post office on 1st
Base in Incheon from April in 1955.
For my hard working, I could
promote to a lead foreman of the
warehouse. Then, I moved to Camp
Carroll in Waegwan as a warehouse
worker and finally I was reassigned
to here, Camp Henry in 1978. I have
worked as an illustrator for about 30
years”.
PHOTO BY PFC. SUK KYUNG-CHUL
Day training. Classes on equal
opportunity, operations security,
sexual assault prevention, heat injury
prevention and Subversion and
Espionage Directed Against the Army
educated the attendees of the
training.
Instructors kept the Soldiers’
attention by keeping the briefings as
informative and amusing as possible.
Soldiers had the opportunity to ask
questions following each class.
“It is important to have this day to
accomplish these requirements and
learn together as a unit” said 2nd Lt.
Natoshia Williams, 501st STB S1
officer.
When was your hardest time
working for the U.S. Army?
“It was when I had worked at the
post office on 1st Base in Incheon as a
laborer. At that time, I worked at day
and I went to evening school at night.
Because of hard working at day, I was
used to dozing at school”.
Please describe your job.
“I’m working as an illustrator.
Usually I make many kinds of
signs, charts and awards.
Additionally, my section supports
army training with making reports
or maps”.
What is the purpose in your life?
“My purpose in my life is to help
poor people. I’m doing this indirectly.
I’m just supporting old people and
some orphanages through donations.
After retirement from this job, I want
to help them directly through
volunteering”.
How much longer do you plan to
work for the U.S. Army?
“Although I’m old now, I want to
work here as long as I can”.
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NEWS & NOTES
Camp Carroll
CIF Closure Schedule
The Camp Carroll CIF will close for annual
inventory from Aug. 2 to Sunday. Plan
accordingly. Emergencies will be handled
appropriately. For information, call Mr. David
Arnold at 765-7153.
Get Involved in TSA
Taegu Spouse’s Association has a few Board and
Committee positions still available. Make new
friends. Make a difference in your community.
Make this the best your TSA has had. For
information, contact Leigh Roper at 010-5846-
0871 or roperclan@yahoo.com.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Volunteers who can sing, rap, dance or play
instruments are needed for Hispanic Heritage
Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. For information,
call at 765-7737 or 768-8972.
Please send us your Stories and
Photos for Publishing
To submit information for publishing in The
Morning Calm Weekly USAG-Daegu’s common
pages or for submission for the News & Notes
section, call 768-8513. You can email your
information to kyungchul.na@korea.army.mil.
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Combined Rear Area Working Group meets
By Sgt. 1st Class Pam Voss
19th ESC Public Affairs
DAEGU – The Second Republic of
Korea Army along with the Combat
Support Coordination Team #2 co-hosted
t h e C o m b i n e d R e a r A r e a Wo r k i n g
Group.
The purpose of this event is to identify,
evaluate and improve combined
coordination, procedures, plans and
systems for conducting rear operation
requirements from both the R.O.K. and
U.S. Forces.
Before the CRAWG began, Gen.
Park, Young Ha, SROKA commanding
general, held an office call with Maj.
Gen. Johnny Weida, Deputy Combined
Rear Area Commander, Brig. Gen.
Raymond Mason, 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) commanding
general and other ROK and U.S. Army
leadership.
The event is held semi-annually and
demonstrates the Combined Forces
Command’s capabilities and the U.S.
commitment to defending the Republic of
Korea.
(Left) Brig. Gen. Raymond Mason, 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) commanding general and
(Right) Maj. Gen. Johnny Weida, Duputy Combined
Rear Area Commander look through the itinerary for
the CRAWG.
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Girl Scout leaders attend international Camp

By 19th ESC Public Affairs
MUJU - The USA Girl Scouts Overseas-Daegu
and Seoul Councils sent three adult leaders to the
International Challenge Camp in Muju, Korea
recently. This year, over 5,000 girls from all over
the world participated in the five-day camp. The
US leaders attended the biennial event at the
invitation of the Korean Girl Scouts to teach about
USA Girl Scouts and American culture. Maj.
LaTondra Anderson, stationed at Camp Henry, led
the three-woman delegation as Daegu Committee
Chairperson. Master Sgt. Cecily Jackson, also
stationed at Camp Henry, and Mrs. Debbie Weigle,
stationed in Seoul, helped operate the English Village.
Hosted by the Government of the Republic of
Korea, the international camp hosted countries
throughout the Pacific, including: Thailand, Sri
Lanka, The Republic of the Philippines, Fiji and
New Zealand, just to name a few. Camp
commenced with an opening ceremony which PHOTO BY MAJ. LATONDRA ANDERSON
included a greeting from the wife of the President songs.” “This is a great way for girls to learn from each
of Korea, the National Executive of the Korean During two days of mini classes, more than 500 other and together,” said Weigle. “I would
Girl Scouts, Dr. Kim and the Chairman of the international Girls Scouts participated in the recommend that all girls stationed overseas look into
Youth Council. The highlight of the evening was American-led English Village. “We taught only what Girl Scouts has to offer.”
live performances by 12 popular Korean rock about 10 percent of the girls that attended the camp “The Girl Scouts program is great because it is all
groups for the Girl Scouts. The rain definitely did but got to talk with many more,” Weigle said. “The girl-focused: for girls, by girls, for every girl,
not deter the enthusiasm the girls gave the importance of learning conversational English is very everywhere,” concluded Anderson. “As adults we
performers on the first night. The ceremony ended strong in Korea.” assist the girls with learning how to build ‘Courage,
with a spectacular fireworks show. The English Village is just a small part of the confidence and character’ in their everyday lives.”
“We came together and planned a mini American program the Korean Girl Scouts host every other For more information on how adults and girls can
culture and Girl Scouts class,” said Anderson. “We year. The girls have the opportunity to raft, climb participate in the USA Girl Scouts Overseas program,
taught the Girl Scouts about USA Girl Scouts history and participate in many classes such as Nantas, contact LaTondra Anderson at
and ceremony, played American music, taught two Korean Folk Village, crafts, Japanese Culture and usagso_daegu@yahoo.com or Shelly Matautia at
popular American line dances and simple games and Hip Hop Dance. GSOCSeoul@yahoo.com.
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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week

“It’s a nice day, isn’t it?”

Nalssi jochyo?
day (weather) it’s a nice, isn’t it
Vocabulary

season ‘gyejol’

winter ‘gyoul’

cold ‘chubda’

Situation of the Week : The Fundamentals

Week

It’s terrible weather, isn’t it?

Musun nalssiga eerochyo?

It’s raining.
Beega onungunyo.

It’s snowing.
Nunee onungunyo.

It’s fine.
Nalssi jossumnida.
:
Will it stop snowing soon?
Nuni got guchilkkayo?

Boys Beega got guchilkkayo?

Will it stop raining soon?

Scouts Korean Expression of the W eek

Week

celebrate Did you have a pig

Dwaejikkum dream last night?
100 years kkweotna?
You’re so lucky.