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Operation Mercury Pride III

1st Lt. Matthew Blumberg, 169th Signal Company, 36th Signal Battalion operations officer, coaches Staff Sgt. Andrew Tenorio during a M16 range competition for Mercury Pride III held at Reyn-
olds Range on Command Post Tango, April 30. The 36th Signal Battalion went on to take home the first place trophy for the weapons competition. To view or download photos from this event
visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. SeungKwon Kim

Competition brings 1st Signal to the training, sports fields

By Sgt. Lajuan Hickman
1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs
Soldiers from 1st Signal Brigade came
together once again to take part in Operation
Mercury Pride III from April 29 – May 1 on
Yongsan Garrison.
Held quarterly to enhance pride and
esprit de corps, Operation Mercury Pride
III brought a change with the addition of
a sports competition between units within
the brigade. The sports included drill and
ceremony, soccer, softball, flag football,
as well as, a weapons competition. Other
events included an awards ceremony, officer/
non-commissioned officer professional
development classes, commander’s brief, a
hail and farewell and a brigade run.
For some, Mercury Pride III was a good
change from their day-to-day routine.
“I think Mercury Pride was awesome
because it brought us together in a chill
– See MERCURY PRIDE, Page 4 –

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women who have given their lives to defend our great nation so that Leaders must ensure that all personnel are aware of the hazards
we may enjoy the blessing of freedom. It is a day where we remember they are likely to face during the holiday weekend. I expect first
and celebrate the many Americans who died while advancing freedom line leaders to engage their personnel with “Under the Oak Tree
around the world, including here in the Republic of Korea. On Counseling” before they depart for the weekend. As a minimum,
Memorial Day, we are once again reminded that freedom is never they should address adverse consequences of alcohol abuse, unique
free, as we celebrate our tremendous and hazards associated with driving in Korea, responsible use of alcohol,
proud military heritage. We can make this day and using caution in sports and recreational activities. Remind
even more memorable by not losing a single everyone to stay vigilant, avoid political gatherings, and follow
soldier, civilian employee, or family member curfew requirements. Ensure everyone knows they should always
to needless accidents or injuries. use the “buddy system” when going off post and leave a “travel
Traditionally, Memorial Day marks the plan” with someone that is not traveling with them.
beginning of the summer season. Many This first holiday of the summer season provides a great
Service Members and their families will take opportunity for well-earned relaxation as well as solemn
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around the peninsula and participating in and secure freedom. I encourage all of you to look out for each
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A person who does not sign up for Medicare Part B at
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from
the military police blotters. These entries
may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or
innocence.

AREA I: Failure to Obey Order or Regulation

(2ID Policy Letter #8 (.010 BAC); Failure to
Identify; Drunk and Disorderly; Subject #1
was reported to be in a physical altercation
with three unknown Korean National males
at a club in the Dongducheon Entertainment
District. Upon arrival of MP the three Korean
males fled the scene. When MP ordered
Subject #1 to identify himself, he refused.
KNP searched Subject #1 and retrieved his
ID card. Subject #1 was apprehended by
MP and transported to the USAG-Casey
PMO where he was administered a Portable
Breathalyzer Test, with a result of 0.213%
BAC. Subject #1 was then transported to the
TMC, where he was treated and released
for a cut above his right eye. Subject #1
was processed and released to his unit with
instruction to report to the USAG-Casey PMO
at a later time. Subject #1 later reported to the
USAG-Casey PMO where he was advised of
his legal rights, which he invoked. Subject #1
was processed and released to his unit. This
is a final report.

AREA II: Larceny of Private Funds; Subject

#1 and Subject #2 stole money from Victim
#1 (taxi driver). Subject #1 and Subject #2
were apprehended by KNP and transported
to the Yongsan Main KNP Station where
they were charged by KNP under RCC #331
(Special Larceny). Subject #1 and Subject
#2 requested to be released into MP Custody
on a CJ Form 3 and were released into MP
Custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 and
Subject #2 were transported to the USAG-
Yongsan PMO where they were advised of
their legal rights, which they waived. Subject
#1 rendered a written statement denying
the offense. Subject #2 rendered a written
statement admitting to the offense. Subject
#1 and Subject #2 were released to their
sponsors. Estimated cost of loss is 51,000
won. This is a final report.
AREA IV: Curfew Violation; Underage
Drinking; During the hours of curfew, Subject
#1 and Subject #2 were observed by MP at an
off-post club. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were
apprehended and transported to the USAG-
Daegu PMO where MP detected an odor of
an alcoholic beverage emitting from Subject
#1’s person. Subject #1 was administered a
Portable Breathalyzer Test, with a result of
0.058% BAC. A check of Subject #1’s ID card
revealed that he was under the legal age to
consume alcohol. Subject #1 and Subject #2
were released to their units. At a later time,
Subject #1 and Subject #2 reported to the
USAG-Daegu PMO where they were advised
of their legal rights, which they waived,
rendering written sworn statements admitting
to the offenses. This is a final report.
AREA IV: Traffic Accident Resulting in
Damage to Private Property; Following too
Close; Drunken or Reckless Operation of a
Vehicle; Subject #1, operating a privately-
owned vehicle, struck Victim #1’s vehicle
adjacent to a post entry gate. Damages to
Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of scratches
and paint transfer to the front bumper, a
license plate being broken, and a dent to
the hood. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle
consisted of a dent to the rear bumper. Subject
#1 was administered a Portable Breathalyzer
Test by KNP, with a result of 0.091% BAC.
Subject #1 was transported to the Nambu
KNP Box. Subject #1 and Victim #1 reported
utilization of their seatbelts. Victim #1
was released on his own recognizance.
Investigation continues by KNP.
Re-enactments from historical Korean life are ongoing at the Korean Folk Village. This Korean Folk Village opened in October 1974 as an open-air
folk museum and international tourist attraction for both Korean and foreign visitors. Visit www/flickr.com/imcomkorea to view more photos from
the Folk Village. — U.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Hi Seoul
The Hi Seoul Festival will be held for nine days from
May 2 - 10 under the theme of “Palaces”. A variety
of events and cultural activities will take place in
the five major palaces of Seoul, Gyeongbokgung,
Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung,
and Gyeonghuigung, as well as at Seoul and
Cheonggye Plazas. The opening parade, “Hot Pink
Road” will feature various characters including a
baby king, the Seoul Mask, sip-jang-saeng (the
ten symbols of longevity), the twelve animals of the
Eastern zodiac, and Haechi, the mythical animal
that is the symbol of Seoul. Events will include the
“Various Dance Party”, which will feature traditional
music, rock bands, Latin dance, and hip-hop, and
the “Various Traditional Games” event, where
Seoul’s citizens and tourists can come together and
experience Korea’s traditional culture. For more
information, go to www.hiseoulfest.org or www.
tour2korea.com
Paju Flower Fest (USFK trip May 30)
USFK Servicemembers and their families are invited
to the opening ceremony for the “The Flower Village
of Paju City.” Transportation will be provided but
those interested must RSVP by May 15. Contact Ben
Hur at icschur@hotmail.com to make reservations.
VIP buses will depart from the Korean War Memorial
near USAG- Yongsan at 9 a.m. on May 30.
Daegu Herb Medicine Fest
The Daegu Herb Medicine Market has been operating
for fifty years. It is a truly international market as
visitors here will find medicines and merchants from
countries such as China, Manchuria, Russia, and
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
Europe. This herb medicine festival displays medicinal
herbs that are found in Korea’s mountains and visitors
can personally experience traditional Oriental medicines.
The Daegu Yangyeongsi Herb Medicine Festival is a
fascinating event for foreigners who are interested in
Korea’s medicinal herbs and the medical sciences and
traditions of the East. Visit www.tour2korea.com
Ceramics Fest
Icheon has 1,000 years of history in ceramic arts and its
ceramics festival is one of the most famous in Korea.
Here visitors can see a variety of Korea’s finest ceramics
such as Cheongja (celadon porcelain), Baekja (white
porcelain), and Buncheongsagi (grayish-blue-powdered
celadon). A popular festival event is the ceramics
excavation program, and visitors can even draw their own
artwork on slightly heated pottery. Visitors in need of some
relaxation can visit the highly regarded hot springs located
nearby, which used to be visited by the kings of the Joseon
Dynasty (1392-1910). Visit www.tour2korea.com
Korean Folk Village
The Korean Folk Village near Seoul, it remains one of the
best-known of Korea’s folk villages, although those in the
countryside tend to be more authentic. The Folk Village
is home to Korean heritage and many features of Korean
culture have been collected and preserved for future
generations. Performances of Farmers’ Music and Dance
and Tightrope Acrobatics are performed in the performing
arena twice a day. During spring, summer, autumn, and
on weekends and holidays, traditional customs and
ceremonies for coming-of-age, marriage, funeral, ancestor
memorial, and other ceremonies are recreated. Check
the schedule of the day’s events near the main entrance.
Set in a natural environment, visitors can experience an
authentic atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses
reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty and traditional
arts on display. Watch master craftsmen create
beautiful designs in brass, embroidery, iron, and clay.
For information, call (031) 286-2106-8 or visit www.
tour2korea.com. Summer hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Amazing “Bubble World Show’
Korea has just opened the world’s second exclusive
“bubble show” theatre. Fan Yang’s Bubble World show
opened in Myungbo Art Hall in Euljiro3 3-ga, following
in the footstep of the hugely successful “bubble show”
theatre in New York. Canadian artist, Fan Yang,
gained world fame for his White Bubble Show, which
captivated audiences when it played in Korea. “Bubble
World Show” is his latest creation. To get there from
exit 8 of Euljiro3-ga Station (subway lines 2 and 3), walk
straight for about 5 minutes and the Myungbo Art Hall
is on your left. Visit www.tour2korea.com
“Egypt, the Great Civilization” Exhibition
The Special Exhibition Gallery of the National Museum
of Korea, Seoul presents artifacts from the civilization of
Ancient Egypt which stretched from 3200BC to 300BC.
Now, the National Museum of Korea is resurrecting
this great civilization, and taking visitors back to the
world of the pyramids, mummies, and hieroglyphs.
Visitors can discover the real lives of Ancient Egyptians
through the extensive display of genuine artifacts and
relics. There will be a special pavilion with holograms
and a three-dimensional viewing room for life in
the Ancient Egyptian civilization. Visitors will also
find comprehensive information and images on the
touchscreen computer kiosks located throughout the
exhibition. Visit www.tour2korea.com
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Spring cleaning?
Be careful what you throw out
By Dan Wilkinson
CFC/USFK OPSEC Officer
It’s that time of year. Everything is
turning green and the weather is awesome.
Ah, it’s spring-time again! Something else
that goes along with spring is the chore of
spring cleaning… getting rid of all that
“stuff ” that’s accumulated over the past
year (or more). As much as we may not
look forward to the act of spring cleaning,
I think everyone feels pretty good about
the end result.
But, if we’re not careful, there could be
a serious and damaging result. What we
toss out in the trash could come back to
haunt us.
This goes for cleaning out your files at
home and at work. Everyone should be very
cautious what they put in the trash. Because
let’s face it, once you drop something in
the dumpster, you lose control of it and it’s
available to anyone. You may be wondering,
“who would go through my home or office
trash to obtain information?”
Dumpster Diving is very popular among
identity thieves and intelligence collectors.
It’s inexpensive to gather information this
way… and, unfortunately, very lucrative
for the bad guys.
At home, everyone should be careful
to destroy any papers
or files that contain
personal information.
This includes social
security numbers,
birthdates, banking
information, medical
files, and planning
calendars. Destroy
anything that could
allow someone to
steal your identity, your money, or your
possessions.
At work, the careless tossing of files can
have a much more serious effect because
those actions may not only affect you, but
others in your office, your organization,
or your entire command. Just like at
home, we need to protect personally
indentifiable information, or PII. Some
units or organizations (I.E., orderly rooms,
reception centers, personnel offices, and
medical facilities) handle PII on a regular
basis and need to be extremely cautious
of how that information is controlled and
MERCURY PRIDE
environment, which is always good,” said
Spc. Natalie Goris, a human resource
specialist for Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment 41st Signal Bde. “People got
to hang out and meet different people from
different environments.”
Sgt. Jason Williams, a microwave
systems operator-maintainer for the 501st
Signal Company, 36th Signal Bn. said he
enjoyed how the operation was set-up with
food, fun activities and a day off from work
for the Soldiers.
The event culminated in the presentation
of the Commander’s Cup to the victorious
unit – the 41st Signal Battalion.
Goris credited this battalion’s victory to
“team work, pride and just keeping our head
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disposed of.
Work-related papers must also be
protected. Sensitive information, or SI,
refers to all papers marked “For Official
Use Only”, Limited Distribution”, or
“Controlled Unclassified Information”.
Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. We
must protect items that contain information
about the organization’s mission, exercise
activities, computer networks, infrastructure,
capabilities, vulnerabilities, and plans. Since
we don’t know what exactly the bad guys are
looking for, we should destroy any paper
or document that contains work-related
information.
How do we protect against dumpster
divers and bad guys stealing our personal
and work-related information?
At home, purchase a personal shredder.
Good quality cross-cut shredders are very
inexpensive and could save you thousands
of dollars and years of headaches by helping
to prevent the compromise of your personal
information.
At work, in accordance with USFK
Policy Letter #24, all personnel will shred
all work-related and personal papers. Unit
leaders and supervisors must talk to their
troops about this security measure and
conduct periodic spot checks of the trash
cans in the office. Additionally, while taking
trash to the dumpster,
take a look in and
around the container
for papers that should
have been destroyed.
If documents, charts,
manuals, CDs, or
any other items that
should be controlled
are discovered, and
it’s not obvious who
they belong to, contact the USFK OPSEC
Office for assistance.
Get busy and clean up your offices…
it’s a great security practice to get rid of
documents you no longer need. Just be
smart about it, please. Enjoy spring while
it lasts!
To view the command OPSEC Policy
Letter, go to http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/
commandpolicies.aspx. If you have
questions regarding Operations Security,
contact the CFC/USFK OPSEC Officer
at DSN 723-2149 or OPSEC@Korea.
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up the whole time.”
Although 41st Signal Bn. won the overall
competition, sister units did not go home
empty handed.
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company took home the first place trophies
for soccer and drill and ceremony. The 304th
Signal Bn. brought back the first place
trophy for flag football, and the 36th Signal
Bn. took home the softball and weapons
trophies.
While the competition was fierce and
the victories sweet, these Soldiers will have
another opportunity to build unit cohesion
and attain or hold on to the Commander’s
Cup during Mercury Pride IV.
No Endorsement Implied
MAY 15, 2009
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC commander, discusses the standards and conditions of the entertainment district in Warrior Country with Marty’s American Sports Bar and Grill manager
during the Bosandong Korea Special Tourist Association quarterly meeting at the Samaul Gumgo building in Dongducheon, April 23. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker
Garrison command meets with Tourist Association
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
BOSANDONG South Korea
— Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-
RC commander, Lt. Col. Donald Meisler,
USAG-Casey commander, Richard
Davis, USAG-RC deputy commander
and Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed,
USAG-Casey Command Sgt. Maj., met
with members of the Korea Special Tourist
Association for their quarterly meeting at
the Samaul Gumgo building in Bosandong
entertainment district in Dongducheon
April 23.
The purpose of the meeting was to help
KSTA promote good business practices
and to reach a mutual understanding and
compliance. Members of the chain of
command and the KTSA members shared
their concern for misconduct within the
AREA I
entertainment district of Warrior Country
and their plans to improve.
One of the talking points emphasized
during the meeting was prostitution and
human trafficking. Due to the many
questions that were raised from the members
and the seriousness of the topic, command
stood up to address the issue.
Jackson stressed the need for teamwork
with KSTA members, explaining to them
that United States Forces Korea has a zero
tolerance policy on prostitution and human
trafficking and the same policy should serve
in their places of business.
“If a Soldier is coming to your place
of business with the understanding he can
pay one of your bartenders, or whoever for
their services, then it is prostitution and
human trafficking, and it is not allowed,”
Jackson said.
Jackson also told all KSTA to use the
military police to assist them any time they
need help with an unruly Soldier.
“The MP’s are not patrolling trying to
report you to the board (referring to the
Armed Forces Disciplinary Board which
could result in an establishment being placed
off limits), but to help you if you have an
unruly customer,” Jackson explained. “Call
the MP’s and they can help you. If a Soldier
is not paying his bill, or they are drinking
underage, let the MPs know; help us so we
can help you.”
Soldiers drinking under the US legal age
of 21 years old, in bars or anywhere else,
including Soldiers of age buying for under
age Soldiers, was another topic held at the
meeting.
In order stop actions such as this, the
commanders provided all KSTA signs to
post for all to read in English and Hangul
stating they do card all that enter the bar and
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those wanting to purchase alcohol must be
of legal age to be served.
Before ending the meeting, the
commanders gave the KSTA suggestions
of ways to enforce and abide by Korean
Law and USFK guidance on zero tolerance
when it comes to prostitution and human
trafficking: refuse service to unruly or rowdy
customers, check identification and post
age restriction posters in all clubs, insure
lighting is sufficient in back corners of
clubs, and not to allow the club to become
overcrowded which would cause an unsafe
environment for all Soldiers and workers of
the business outlet.
“We are not saying you are doing the
wrong thing,” Jackson said. “I think you are
all running good businesses and I know you
want to run a good business; just help me by
telling me your comments or concerns you
may have during these meetings.”
Soldiers try
‘mocktails’ during
National Alcohol
Awareness Month
April was Alcohol Awareness Month and
Area I Army Substance Abuse Program
set up kiosks in Area I garrisons with infor-
mation about substance abuse as well as
alcohol abuse. ASAP, Prevention and Em-
ployee Assistance Program Coordinator,
Gloria Prince, (right) serves ‘mocktails,’
nonalcoholic cocktails, to Marilyn Pierce,
Staff Sgt. Richard Pierce and Barbara Gal-
loway from Camp Kwangsari April 23, at
USAG-Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club. “Every
year, millions of Americans - one in every
13 adults - suffer from alcohol abuse or
alcohol dependence,” Prince said. Cam-
paign booths also were displayed April
22 at USAG-Casey and April 24 at Camp
Stanley. — U.S. Army photo by Margaret
Banish-Donaldson
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News & Notes
Organizational Self Assessment Survey
The USAG-RC Organizational Self Assess-
ment survey will come in your e-mail this
month. Responses will be returned directly
to IMCOM (Stateside). All responses will
be handled confidentially and will not be
tracked back to you. For more information
call: 732-6229/8127.
ACS Financial Readiness Conference
The Army Community Services Financial
Readiness Conference has changed from
June 9 to 19. It will be held at the USAG-
Casey Digital Conference Center from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Command Financial Spe-
cialist training for E-6 and above, 01, 02,
CW-1, and CW-2, will be held Aug. 12-13
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Digital
Conference Center. For more information
call: 730-3142.
EEO/POSH Training Schedule
EEO/POSH training online go to: http://
www.bragg.army.mil/eeo/TRAINING/
harass/1/welcome1.htm For more informa-
tion call: 732-6273.
Workforce Town Hall Meeting
USAG-Red Cloud and USAG-Casey garri-
sons will hold a Workforce Town Hall Meet-
ing May 19 in the USAG-Casey Digital
Conference Center and USAG-RC movie
theater. For information call: 732-8854.
Volunteers Wanted for
Volunteer Corps
We are looking for volunteers to assist with
daily operations of the USAG-RC Army
Volunteer Corps Program. For information
call: 730-3032.
Half/Full Marathon Date Change
The Half/Full Marathon has been changed
to May 16. For information call: 732-6276.
2009 Warrior Country
Track and Field Championship
The Warrior Country Track and Field
Championship will be held May 30. Regis-
tration will begin 8 - 9 a.m. and the event
will start 10 a.m. For more information call:
732-6276/6927.
Spouse’s Orientation Program
The Spouse’s Orientation Program sched-
uled date is May 19 at USAG-RC in the
FMWR classroom at 9 a.m. For information
call: 732-5883.
Red Cloud Bowling Center Presents
Memorial Day Weekend
Color Pin Bowling
USAG-Red Cloud Bowling Center will pres-
ent color pin bowling Memorial Day week-
end May 24 and 25 beginning 1 p.m. Cash
and Pro Shop prizes will be given. For in-
formation call: 732-6930.
Global Campus English Teaching Jobs
Global Campus is recruiting English teach-
ers for public schools across Gyeonggi
Province, South Korea. A competitive sal-
ary is offered with nice working and living
conditions. Easy access to Seoul and other
great benefits. This job falls under work
permit employment category E-2. For more
informatin log on to: http://www.globalcam-
pusjob.com/new/
For more news and notes log on to: http://
ima.korea.army.mil/area1/sites/local/
where you will find information and news
regarding IMCOM installations in Area I.
AREA I
Sgt. Nam, Kwanghyunk, USAG-RC HHC Senior KATUSA, (right) explains backgrounds of Korean culture and specifics of different cultural man-
ners such as communication, social gathering and funerals. This was one of 10 topics which were covered in ‘Stand Down for Standards’ April
25. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon
Garrison Soldiers attend stand down training
By Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Stand
down for Standards training for Soldiers
assigned to Area I took place April 25 at the
USAG-Red Cloud Education Center and
USAG-Casey Theater.
The training contained a variety of issues:
cultural awareness, Army core values, and
sexual awareness, which were taught by a
senior leader from each company.
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC
commander, and Command Sgt. Maj.
Earlene Lavender, USAG-RC Command
Sgt. Maj., made opening remarks at Red
Cloud.
Stand down for Soldiers was conducted
as a part of a mandatory peninsula-wide
training. Every Soldier across the peninsula
was required to participate in this four- hour
training by order of Gen. Walter Sharp,
United Nations Command, Combined
Forces Command, and United States Forces
Korea Command commander, in order
to correct the rising number of incidents
Civilian bowls perfect game at Casey Lanes
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Perfect is
the only word to describe how Miha Lee
performed on April 16 in Casey Lanes
because she bowled a perfect 300. Lee was
the second in Warrior Country history to
bowl a 300 game behind Gerald Keener,
Casey Lanes manager, and the first female
to ever bowl 300.
Lee started bowling seven years ago with
the help of her boyfriend at the time, whom
she married later on, teaching her how to
bowl. Lee continued to work on her skills;
bowling with friends during the weekend
and in leagues off post. When the league
started, Injoung Maness, a league member,
began escorting her good friend, Lee, on
post to play every Thursday evening.
“Bowling a 300 is something really
special,” Keener said. “There are some
fantastic bowlers out there, professional
bowlers, and people who have been bowling
for many years, yet some of them have never
bowled a 300 game.”
of indiscipline, i.e., assaults, thefts, or
prostitution.
Incidents rose since Sharp shortened
the weekend curfew hours from 1 to 5 a.m.
to 3 to 5 a.m. For this reason, he placed
all USFK troops under temporary curfew
from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, April 24
and scheduled the training for the next
morning.
Training began with discussions of
recent issues giving the U.S. Army a bad
image as told by the Soldiers.
Cpt. Yun, Song Han, USAG-RC
Headquarters, Headquarters Company
commander, asked each Soldier for
maximum participation.
“That’s how we get all the negative images
and that’s what we are trying to prevent,”
Han said after listening to the discussion.
“Sharp is trying to give us safety briefs as
well as a cultural awareness lessons.”
Han also talked about the way to
prevent indiscipline; stressing leadership
responsibility as one of the most important
things. He pointed out everyone should be
a leader and is obligated to correct other
Sgt. Ho Beom Moon, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company USAG-RC,
explained how hard it is to bowl a perfect
game.
“Lucky,” said Moon, one of the top five
bowlers in the Thursday league at USAG-
RC, “it takes a lot of luck and hard work to
bowl a perfect game. I always see bowlers
never change their habits and stay with the
same routine because so many bowlers are
superstitious, thinking if they change their
routine they might not ever get 300.”
April 16 might have had all of the
ingredients Lee needed to assist her in
bowling a 300. That Thursday was the last
day of the league, and Lee, standing at the
top of the league for the females with her
outstanding average, just wanted to end on
a high note.
“I did not feel lucky at all,” Lee said. “I
just felt more relaxed than usual because it
was the last night of league bowling.”
“It was a sight to see,” Keener said.
“Everyone rallied around her and even
stopped bowling just to see her get the 300.
Every ball was a perfect strike each time.”
THE MORNING CALM
Soldier’s misbehavior, one way or another.
“You should act like a leader,” he said.
The commander’s instruction was
followed by a series of subjects: service
components, core values, understanding
Korean culture, sexual assault prevention
and customs and courtesies. These were basic
topics already covered in basic training or
sergeant’s time training.
Soldiers were reminded of basics such as
what ‘LDRSHIP’ stands for: Loyalty, Duty,
Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity,
and Personal Courage.
Cultural awareness was covered by
encouraging participants to learn the history
of Korean culture and cultural manners.
Korea Augmentation to the United States
Army soldiers provided some hands-on
demonstrations for U.S. Soldiers to gain a
better understanding.
Cpl. Shin, Jin Soo, USAG-RC HHD
Senior KATUSA, said the training was good
and well organized. “Although the class was
long and detailed, it was a good opportunity
to remember our discipline as Soldiers, not
to mention all the basic training.”
“I was so excited when the game was
over,” Lee said. “I could not believe what
happened.”
Lee was awarded with a ball, a watch, and
a $50 certificate from the bowling center.
Miha Lee sets up as she begins to throw the
ball for a perfect game April 16 at the USAG-
Casey bowling center. — U.S. Army photo by
Pfc. Jamal Walker
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Soldiers earn money in trivia challenge on Casey
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — In observance
of prostitution and human trafficking
abatement weekend, Warrior Country
Soldiers participated in a trivia game held
in Casey’s Gateway Club, April 25. Teams
placing first, second, and third in the event
were awarded $500, $300 and $150 for
their unit funds.
Trivia Challenge is a double elimination
event where each two man team representing
their unit competes against another team in
an 11 question trivia game.
Competitors have the choice of answering
questions from seven different categories:
famous people, world cities, military and
world history, sports, military customs and
courtesies, Korean culture, and movies and
music.
The answers were given in multiple
choice form and the competitors used a
buzzer when they were ready to answer the
question. If the team answered the question
correctly, they were given control of the
board to pick the next topic.
“During the last two matches we lost,”
said Brian Dammeyer, a team member with
Michael Yurovich, who finished third.
“The other teams found a subject they
excelled in and continued to play to their
strengths during the entire match, so we lost
because we had no control over the board
in those games.”
“Like anything it’s always a hit and miss,”
Soldiers shoot hoops for
prize money on USAG-Casey
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Soldiers
crowded outside the Gateway Club the
evening of April 23 to practice their jump
shot in preparation for the Family, Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation hosted Freedom
Shot Basketball Competition.
The competition was held in observance
of the Prostitution and Human Trafficking
Abatement weekend. Soldiers who won the
competition were awarded $1,000 for their
unit funds.
The rules to win the prize money for the
males were simply stated: make a 50 foot
jump shot by any means necessary without
crossing the 50 foot marker and the money
is theirs.
The same rules applied to females with
one exception: females shot from 45 feet.
The tournament began with Jim
Williams, USAG-Casey FMWR sports
director, drawing names from a bowl to
decide the shooting order.
After every one shot, and no one made
their shots, Williams and FMWR personnel
moved both the male and female lines closer
to the goal by 5 feet for the next round of
attempts.
At a casual glance, the shot looks easy;
however the 50 foot shot, 3 feet longer
than a half court shot for professional
basketball players in the National Basketball
Association, gave competitors both male and
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Yurovich said. “There are categories you
know and there are some you don’t, so you
have to play to your strengths.”
Playing to their strengths was what Steve
Nicol and his partner Douglas Boltuc did
the entire night.
Nicol came to the unit trivia challenge
last year and won the event, but he lost the
partner he had last year and needed a new
one for this year’s competition.
Nicol drives for his squadron’s commander
and needing a partner, he decided to ask his
boss, Boltuc, to come out to the event and
compete.
The teamwork and chemistry between
the two was a good match.
They showed their strength with extensive
knowledge in the sports category, firing off
answers before hearing all the choices.
Opponents found themselves at a loss by
not buzzing the moderator, Ron Fortin,
USAG-Red Cloud Community Relations
Director and host of the event, in time to
answer before Nicol and Boltuc. (From left to right) Steve Nicol and teammate Douglas Boltuc raise their fists in the air in triumph
“I am really going to surprise everyone as they answer the last question correctly marking themselves as the champions of the Unit
with this decision and go for a question Trivia Challenge competition at USAG-Casey Gateway Club, April 25. Nicol and Boltuc went
from sports,” Nicol said at one point after undefeated throughout the night and showed excellent teamwork and extensive knowledge in
answering the third question from the sports the sports category, one of the seven categories offered for the competition. — U.S. Army photo
category. by Pfc. Jamal Walker
Most teams knew what they would do “Last year we used the money my partner and give Soldiers another opportunity to
with their winnings for their unit; with and I earned from the trivia challenge to experience Korean culture and send them
future events planned, they were competing send all of the Soldiers in our unit to a to another baseball game.”
for extra money to make the events better. Korean baseball game,” Nicol said. “I think FMWR should offer more
“Our unit has the Signal Ball on Saturday “A lot of good came from it, and since events like this,” Nicol added. “It was a great
(May 1) so we are going to use the money to I won the competition, I figured I had way to get Soldiers out of the barracks and
help with the event,” Yurovich said. to come back this year to defend my title exercise their brains.”
female, a run for the money.
“I play a little bit and think I am an OK
shooter,” said Taylor Gaylen, winner of the
male competition. “But shooting from 50
feet is different compared to a regular 3
point shot.”
The female competitors were the first
to rise to the challenge in round two with
Brandie Dickinson immediately sinking her
shot in good style.
“I shot five times before making it,”
Dickinson said. “Since I shot so many times,
I was determined to make this one.”
“We have a few trips coming for the
Soldiers in our unit, and have other events
planned, so we are going to use the funds to
sponsor some of the trips,” Dickinson added
when asked what her unit, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company 70th Brigade
Support Battalion, would do with the prize
money.
It took another round and an excessive
amount of jeering from the females before
Gaylen was able to end the competition for
the males and for the evening.
“I felt close to making it every time,”
Gaylen said. “I just wanted to end the
competition.”
“We (FMWR) wanted to start the P/
HT abatement weekend with Soldiers
coming out and having fun,” Williams said.
“The prize money came from the FMWR Taylor Gaylen, winner of the Freedom Shot Basketball competition, prepares for the winning
budget. I try to think of some creative shot while females jeer him trying to keep his concentration off his game. Gaylen won the com-
sport competitions where they can have an petition for the males with his unit winning the $1,000 prize. Photos from this event are available
opportunity to raise funds for their unit.” online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker
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Doors swing open at newly Hannam residents

renovated driving range attend town hall
By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Last August, a serious
safety concern arose as violent winds shook and snapped
YONGSAN GARRISON — Hannam Village
two support beams supporting safety nets at the Yongsan
residents met May 5 to learn more about the
Driving Range. The resulting hole was big enough that
ongoing improvements to the leased housing area
a hook shot could have reached the compounds of the
and voice their concerns about topics ranging from
adjacent Korean National Museum.
parking spaces to maintenance needs.
That is no longer true.
Hannam Village is a government-leased housing
Sung-Nam Golf Club management has since
area for junior enlisted Soldiers and officers near
implemented a major renovation on Yongsan Driving
Yongsan Garrison in Seoul.
Range. The opening ceremony of the all-new driving range
Garrison officials explained how the ongoing
took place at 11:30 a.m. May 9.
Hannam Village renovation project will increase
“This is truly a great day for Yongsan,” said U.S. Army
capacity, but not reduce parking availability.
Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall, who gave
“There will be around 550 parking spaces
the opening speech of the ceremony. “What used to be a
available once construction is complete, which will
worn down driving range has turned into a state-of-the-art
be more than enough for every family in Hannam
facility for all the community members to enjoy.”
Village,” said U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
The opening day featured seven top club venders offering
Commander Col. Dave Hall.
special discount prices. The seven vendors were Callaway,
The first tangible signs of progress are beginning
Mizuno, Nickent, Nike, Ping, TaylorMade and Titleist.
to emerge from the busy construction site.
The new golf range has a maximum range of 120
Hannam Village residents welcomed the latest
yards, which is longer than the previous effective
news that a model apartment will be available for
maximum range of 100 yards.
viewing this July.
“Before, the golf range itself was larger, but once the
Eighth U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Fil tests out “Residents will be able to see exactly what they
golf ball reached around 100 yards it would get caught
Yongsan’s new and improved driving range May 9 at the opening have all been waiting for,” said USAG-Yongsan
on one of the nets,” Shaw said. “We’ve shortened the
ceremony. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo Housing Officer Carol Jones.
size of the golf range but the effective maximum range
One of the major new features, aside from
is actually longer.”
increased floor space, will be an upgraded heating
For golfers who want a more accurate assessment of how Matt Kuhm. “Before the nets had holes and sometimes
system, she said.
far they can drive, the golf center offers portable distance the balls would go through. Now everything is brand
“We decided to replace the problematic
radars for a $2 rental fee. Golfers can position the radar 8 new. It’s a very nice facelift.”
radiator heaters with more efficient heating coil
to 12 inches in front of the tee and the radar will show how The operating hours for the new golf center are Monday,
systems,” Jones said.
far the ball would have travelled without the nets. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6 a.m.
Community members raised the issue
“The new golf range is simply amazing,” said Child, to 8 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9
of needing assistance communicating their
Youth and School Services middle school team director, p.m. and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
maintenance needs to the Garrison. Many were

Diverse class of 2009 graduates from UMUC
By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YO N G S A N G A R R I S O N —
University of Maryland University
College’s newest graduates received
degrees May 2 at its Class of 2009
c o m m e n c e m e n t . Hu n d re d s o f
families and friends filled the Seoul
American High School Auditorium
to celebrate the graduates.
UMUC Class of 2009 consisted of
students from 32 different nations. The
average age of the students was 34; the
youngest graduate was twenty and the
oldest was seventy. On average, they have
dedicated 13 years for their degree.
Some distinguished guests at the
ceremony included Kathleen Stephens,
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of
Korea; and Maj. Gen. Frank A. Panter,
Commander of U.S. Marine Corps
Forces Korea.
“I have come again to recognize the
important role that UMUC plays in
the lives of military men and women
and diplomatic men and women and
others serving here on the Korean
peninsula,” Stephens said.
Stephens said UMUC’s ‘whenever
and wherever’ principle has made
significant contributions to providing
quality education to Servicemembers.
“Unlike the average college students,
you have also had to work around
Army Sergeant Dameon Simmons (third from the left) receives his diploma after 17 years
of dedicated study. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
military assignments, PCSs, exercises
and training schedules,” she said. “Your
determination to see the job through
completion is to be recognized and
applauded in full measure.”
Army Sergeant Dameon
Simmons, USFK Protocol Office,
exemplified the determination
through his 17-year long study for
his Bachelor of Science degree.
“My wife kept driving me to go,” he
said. “Failure was not an option, so I kept
going. It was for me and my family.”
Simmons has served in nine different
duty stations during those 17 years,
including three deployments to Bosnia,
Kuwait and Iraq. “I think this is a great
program because it gives people, even
deployed, access to education,” he said.
He said the degree will open new
opportunities in his life.
“I am going to use it as a tool to go to
Officer’s Candidate School in August,”
he said. “It’s also a stepping stone to my
master’s degree.”
Simmons thanked the Garrison and
his command for supporting him.
“Yongsan is great, I got access to
education center, tutors, and different
people who could help me through,” he
said. “My command and the UMUC
staff were excellent. Any question I asked,
they always had an answer for it.”
UMUC has been offering programs
in Asia since 1956. Its mission is to offer
academic programs to United States
military communities throughout Asia
and the Pacific. For more information
about UMUC programs in USAG-
Yongsan, call 723-7141.
unaware of a wide range of resources available
to them for instant assistance.
Hall encouraged community members to use the
Interactive Customer Evaluation program to get the
immediate attention of the Garrison in addition to
the town hall forum.
Several residents also reported very high
satisfaction with the Korea Housing Management
web site, and recommended that fellow neighbors
use the site to submit work orders for repairs.
Residents were also encouraged to provide the
Garrison with photographic evidence of problems
they may encounter at Hannam Village. “Don’t
hesitate to take a photo and send it to us if you see
a safety infraction or other problem,” Hall said. “It
will help us understand the situation better and take
action immediately where needed.”
About 25 dedicated Hannam Village residents
turned out for the 6 p.m. town hall meeting.
“I come to hear what the community has to say,”
said resident Giselle Kaufman. “I want my voice
to be heard, too. After attending these town halls,
you realize there is a lot of work ahead.”
Working to make the community better is
something the Garrison has dedicated itself to
accomplishing through forums such as the Hannam
Village town hall and the Army Family Covenant.
“We recognize the strength of our Soldiers comes
from the strength of their Families,” Hall said. “It
all comes back to the Army Family Covenant and
our commitment to serve our community.”
Hall told the residents that the Garrison is
committed to continuing an open dialog with
the Hannam Village residents. “These interactive
forums are all about you,” he said. “We’re here
to help and show you that we care. That’s my
promise to you.”
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News & Notes
Air Conditioning Season Begins
Garrison officials have begun turning on
air conditioning throughout the installation.
In leased housing areas, KOHOM has
finished maintenance and cleaning of the
system after turning off the heat and are
in the process of transitioning to cooling.
This may take a few days. For information,
call 724-3900.
A3 Visa and Sofa Stamp Service
Stop by ACS 2-5 p.m. May 26
building S4106 room 115, to make an
appointment with Korean Immigration
on-site or receive information on how
to visit Korean Immigration in person.
Service is offered on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of the month by appointment
only. For information, call 738-7505.
Newcomer Outreach
Drop by the Dragon Hill Lodge “Market
Square” and kick start your tour in USAG-
Yongsan. ACS representatives will be
there 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 20 to answer
any and all questions about your new
community. For information, call 738-7505.
Community Information Forum
Join USAG-Yongsan residents for the
monthly Community Information Forum
9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 at the Yongsan
Community Services Building, Room 118.
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall
and key community leaders will present
information on current projects, construction,
renovations, events and answer questions.
For information, call 738-3336.
Soldiers Focus Group
The intent of the focus group is to
identify and discuss service support
programs on the installation that
affect their every day life. Currently,
constituents are needed to represent
the Soldiers in a focus group. Anyone
belonging to this constituent group
are encouraged to contact the USAG-
Yongsan Customer Service Office.
The focus group is 8 a.m. –noon May
29, building 4106, Room 118. For
information, call 738-5288.
Summer Basketball/swim Registration
Youth Sports is having registration for
Summer Basketball for ages 11-18 and
Summer Swim Team for ages 5-18. Stop
by School Age Services B-4211 to register.
For information, call 738-3001.
Spring Check-up for Your Car
Now is the time to get your car in shape
for the Spring and Summer. Go by the
Yongsan Auto Skills Center to get the
hoses, wiper blades, fluid levels, battery,
lights, tires, brakes and air conditioning
checked for $35. Stop by 10 a.m.-7
p.m. Wednesday-Friday or 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and holidays. For
information, call 738-5315.
Youth Korean Language Classes
Hannam Village Army Community
Services presents Korean language
classes for youth throughout the summer.
Join Hannam ACS 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays
and Thursdays from mid-June to late
July. The registration deadline is June
5. Stop by ACS to pick up an application.
Classes are open to children ages 8-18.
For information, call 723-6821.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
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Military spouses share stories of love, sacrifice, family
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 50 percent of Servicemembers are
married, so undoubtedly, the Yongsan
Family Member who won first place in
an essay contest presented outside the
Army Community Service building May 8
during a Military Spouse Appreciation Day
ceremony is not alone.
Three years ago: “We met in June,
married in September, and he deployed in
December,” Regenia Grubbs wrote of her
Soldier. “Everyone tried very hard to be
there for me and support me through all of
those missed firsts; you know – Christmas,
Valentine’s, anniversary.”
There were a total of 17 submissions
and the commonality that seemed to get
them through the hard and lonely times
was other military spouses; a second
Family who could understand.
“All of the essays were thought provoking,
heartfelt and patriotic,” said military spouse
Reta Mills, acting ACS director. “The strong
bond that spouses form together better
allows the Servicemembers to do their jobs
because spouses have a network that allows
them to help and be there for each other.”
U . S . A r m y G a r r i s o n - Yo n g s a n
Commander Col. Dave Hall emphasized
during the ceremony that spouses give
troops the strength to make the military
strong. He also submitted an essay about his
wife, Beth Anne, who gave up her promising
career as a televised broadcast journalist to
support her husband and country.
“Her active duty sponsor has been
promoted several times, an honor he
attributes to his Army spouse, period,” Hall
wrote. “Success is not defined by actions of
one. Success is defined by what this Army
‘couple’ does as an Army Family.”
May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month.
Some spouses had no idea there was a special day
or month to acknowledge their significance.
Spouses group invests for further academic opportunities
By Sgt. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A Yongsan
private organization donated nearly $40,000
to further educational opportunities for
community members.
The American Forces’ Spouses’ Club
awarded $39,645 in scholarship funds to
deserving students at the Hartell House May
6. Family Members and friends celebrated
their hard-working scholars and wished the
luck in their coming academic adventures.
This year, 28 high school students, college
students and adults received scholarships. Eighth
U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil Jr.
distributed the scholarships on behalf of AFSC.
The AFSC is a combined community
spouses’ organization open to all active
duty and retired Servicemembers, qualified
civilians and their spouses. The AFSC raises
funds through the Chosun Gift Shop for
American and Korean welfare projects.
The Chosun Gift Shop is volunteer-led
organization where community members can
purchase exotic items from all over Asia.
“The profits support scouting, schools, local
Korean neighbors and more,” said Beth Anne
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall presents a token of his appreciation to a
community spouse during Military Spouse Appreciation Day. See more photos from this event at
www.flickr.com/usag-yongsan. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
“I didn’t even know about it, but when
I found out, I was like ‘All right!’ Being a
military spouse is a lot different than being
a regular spouse,” said Melissa Velasquez,
second-place winner. “You can’t just hop
in the car and go see your family when
you’re feeling alone. But I hope that my
essay helps other spouses to learn that they
are not alone, and even though it’s hard, it
does get better.”
The support on this day extended
beyond husband and wife. Seoul American
High School student Gavino Shreider
submitted an essay that won third place,
dedicated to the efforts his mom, Eva
Irving, as a military spouse.
“Anytime a Family needed help, my
mom reached out and gave a helping hand,”
Shreider wrote. “Mrs. Irving has been
dealing with fibromyalgia [a condition that
causes pain in muscles, joints, ligaments
and tendons] for the past 10 years and still
Hall, the AFSC President, in her remarks.
“One of the most important categories
we would like to honor tonight is our
scholarships. In essence, the scholarships we
are about to reward to these deserving students
represents our long-term goals. They are the
most valuable investments for the future.”
Fil said the scholarship reception was a
very kind and generous event that makes
Yongsan community a better place.
“The AFSC has selected a broad spectrum of
scholars, nine of whom are adults who want to
further their education,” Fil said. “I think that
it is a wonderful reflection of our community,
of their spirit and volunteerism.”
“Many recipients have valuable volunteer and
community service experiences, organizational
involvement, leadership, honors and awards,”
said Vanessa Keane, the AFSC Scholarship
Chairman. “We are very proud of our program
and of our scholarship recipients.”
Aris Wilkins, a senior student at Seoul
American High School, was one of the
recipients. “It is truly a blessing to know that our
community does care about higher education,”
he said. “I would like to major in aviation or
aerospace science in college and become a pilot.
I feel very blessed to get this scholarship.”
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manages to keep things going. If anyone lives
up to the Army values, it is my mom.”
Velazsquez summed up the reason
military spouses are proud to make
sacrifices for their special troops who serve
America’s armed forces.
“I’m very proud to say my husband
is a hero,” Velasquez said. “My husband
is a Soldier.”
Community participation in the
ceremony included vocal and instrumental
performances by students from Seoul
American schools. ACS staff members and
volunteers set up a complimentary food and
beverage booth and displayed signs with
quotes from the essay submissions.
Mills said she hopes to have the essays
published in a book to inspire the entire
military community.
Spouses and community members
interested in joining ACS programs may
call Mills at 738-5311.
Vanessa Keane, AFSC, speaks on behalf of
deserving scholarship recipients May 6 at Hartel
House. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
“This is truly a good program and I hope
many people would also apply for it. It is there
for the community,” said Kimie Brush, one of the
scholarship recipients. “I am currently pursuing
my Master of Business Administration. I want
to use the knowledge gained through higher
education to help military families who are not
familiar with the Army way of life.”
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Fitness campaign whips Yongsan into shape

By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson were at their ideal size from
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs conducting frequent military
physical training.
YONGSAN GARRISON — There’s a phrase that “I have no plans or goals,”
says “What gets weighed, gets measured.” Yongsan’s said Staff Sgt. Branden Kemp,
new face of fitness, Tracey L. Briggs, gave free body 201st Signal Battalion. “PT
composition screenings at the Main Post Exchange keeps you on track, but it can’t
May 1 for just that reason. hurt to do extra to make sure
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports month. In you maintain your custom
support, Briggs set out to recruit pledges for her campaign level of fitness.”
coined “Move it More in May.” Yongsan Health Promotion
“Once you know your foundation body composition C o o rd i n a t o r Ma r i a n n e
numbers, you can then strive to change them,” Briggs said. Campano supported Briggs’
“Most people don’t know them, which is a mechanism that mission by providing blood
allows people to deny that they need to do anything.” pressure screenings, health care
Following body measurements, Briggs gave diet and information and testing for
exercise tips to help people meet their goals. H1N1 influenza - currently not a
“I came over to the booth because I’m interested threat in the Republic of Korea.
in nutrition and fitness,” Shelly Pratt said. “This is a “ To c o m p l e m e n t t h e
really fantastic set up and I’m pledging to walk more body fat analysis, we’re Yongsan fitness coordinator Tracy L. Briggs (left) discusses body composition test results with
frequently and increase the level of dedication to my here to provide information community member Danielle Hamm May 1 at the Main Post Exchange in support of National
current workout program.” a b o u t b l o o d s c r e e n i n g Physical Fitness and Sports Month. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
Pratt wasn’t the only one in the community with a pledge. because being inactive and
“I’ve recently done a couple of 5K runs on post,” not eating right are risk factors for increased high and checking progression levels.
said Spc. Serena Smith. “My workouts are restricted blood pressure and cholesterol,” Campano said. “Being “We’re going to continue increasing the emphasis on
by a medical profile right now, but I’ll make sure to inactive, being overweight, and smoking are three fitness in the Yongsan community,” Briggs said. “We’re
participate in those events by walking the courses and common risk factors that we’re really trying to inform going to have another fitness instructor coming in
I’ll lift weights three times a week.” people about because those are the primary causes of from Hawaii so we can offer more classes and support
“This is great getting little tidbits and just looking at the chronic diseases.” For related information, including everyone with reaching their goals. Additionally, we’ll
numbers,” Heather Lopez said. “I had a baby six weeks ago free smoking cessation classes, call 736-6693. be expanding facilities for the community. Soon we’ll
and now I’m pledging to walk more and run three days a The booths were set up for one day to increase have running strollers that can be checked out at Collier
week to get back in shape.” health awareness but Briggs said she can assist anyone Field House for two-hour iterations.”
Some of the troops coming into the store learned they at Collier Filed House with reaching their fitness goals For information, call 736-3340.

Good Neighbor
event brings Korean
children to fun park
By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The American Society

of Military Comptrollers-Korea Chapter hosted children
from an Incheon orphanage for a Good Neighbor event
at Yongsan’s Family Fun Park on May 9.
Twenty children from Zion Orphanage played a
round of mini-golf at the putt-putt course and enjoyed
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall and the CYS Services team renew their commitment to hot dogs and hamburgers at Commiskey’s Restaurant.
family services by signing a CYS Services covenant. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo “The AMSC sponsors two Good Neighbor events
each year. This putt-putt golf event is one that we put on

Garrison set to improve child, youth services
By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Garrison officials met with more than
70 Child, Youth and School Services
workers May 7 to unveil the details
of a new covenant designed to attract
and maintain new youth workers.
“This was our opportunity to
communicate directly with our great
CYSS employees and let them know
what we’re doing,” said USAG-Yongsan
Commander Col. Dave Hall.
April 18, senior garrison leaders
officially signed the CYS Services
Covenant at the Community Fun Fair.
“This builds on the promise
we made in the Army Family
Covenant,” Hall said. “Honestly, I
don’t believe any other community
in the Army energized CYS Services
programs like we’re doing.”
“CYSS is heading in a different
direction,” Claudette Mohn, CYS
Services coordinator said. “As the
Garrison grows, the demand for a
greater variety of CYSS programs
is growing.”
As a sign of that increased emphasis
on providing quality services, Garrison
leaders and FMWR presented signed
covenants pledging their support for
CYS Services programs.
“We are continuously improving
quality of life for the USAG-Yongsan
c o m m u n i t y,” s a i d U . S . A r m y
Garrison-Yongsan Commander
Col. Dave Hall. “Our Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
programs are top-notch.”
One of those new programs is
the new in-home family childcare
program, where a child or baby may
be cared for in a home environment
by a registered household in the
Yongsan Community.
“We are working to provide better
sports activities for the youth, better
child care and better after-school
programs,” Mohn said.
Both participants and volunteers
have already benefited from CYS
Services programs.
R o n a l d Va l e r o , s p o r t s
coordinator at Seoul American
Middle School, received a discount
for childcare for the past year;
par t of a benefit package that
comes with helping CYS Services
programs. “I’m saving 50 percent
on child care costs,” Valero said.
“We’ve been seeing a lot of great
things lately,” said Mohn. “With
the Garrison in full support of
our activities I am confident that
this team will be able to provide
the services that the community
members need and deserve.”
in spring, and the other is bowling during the Christmas
season,” said Zalma Jordan-Little, vice-president of
publicity of AMSC-Korea Chapter. “Having children of
my own, I know how important it is to make sure that
kids have fun. It is something we also enjoy.”
“This event allows the children to have the unique
experience of meeting and talking to Americans and
playing something they don’t have much chance to
do,” said Sonni Howards, budget analyst of U.S. Forces
Korea Resource Management. “The children really
enjoy coming here.”
Kim Han-wul, a guidance counselor from the
orphanage, thanked the AMSC for preparing the
program. “They got all excited because they now know
how much fun it is to visit the Yongsan Garrison. I really
appreciate this invitation, and seeing the smiles on their
faces gives me great pleasure.”
USA Girls Scouts Overseas Seoul donated 16 boxes
of cookies for this event. Children got on the bus with
their hands full of cookies and other gifts.
“This is my second visit, and every time I come,
there are always many things to have fun with,” said
13-year-old Kim Su-rah. “I could play golf with my
friends, and there were many Americans in the park,
too. I wish that I could come here again.”
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Army Communities of Excellence
T
he 2009 Army Communities of
Excellence winners have been presented
by the Senior Army leadership, and on
behalf of everyone in the Yongsan community,
I would like to congratulate our fellow Korea
Region communities, USAG-Humphreys and
USAG-Daegu, for attaining “Bronze” status in
this year’s competition!
Even though Yongsan did not place in the
top three categories this year, we were one of
seven finalists Army wide, and have proven
two years running, that we are clearly among
the best! Last year’s third place victory won
the community $750,000, and although
we will not walk away with any additional
money this year, we were one of the top
seven finalists out of 179 garrisons Army-
wide, and this is something to brag about!
I am very proud of every one of you!
Getting to the top is difficult, but “Staying
on top” is even harder. Be assured that we are
“in the zone” of excellence and consistently
meeting the needs of our customers.
Because of our experience as a front-
runner for the past two years, the garrison
is well positioned to prepare for next year’s
competition. What this means is that our
community members can continue look to us
for “excellence in installation management.”
We are fully engaged to meet the promises
of the Army Family Covenant. We promise
to continue providing a quality of life
commensurate with your level of service.
There are many ways for you to help us help
you. First, when you have a comment, positive
or negative, you need to know that we have
mechanisms in place to hear your feedback.
Monsoon season to bring heavy rains
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison
officials are increasing awareness of the
monsoon season, a rainy season in Asia when
heavy rains and strong winds can cause severe
impact on Army installations in Korea.
The monsoon season typically begins in
June and can last as long as two months, but
intense rainfall occurs in July and August
when heavy rains account for more than 50
percent of Korea’s annual rainfall.
This potentially destructive weather
damaged areas around the Yongsan Bowling
Center in 2002, causing garrison facilities a
loss of millions of dollars.
“In Korea, it is possible to have more
than 20 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour
period,” said Keith Pruitt, U.S. Army
Garrison - Yongsan Directorate of Plans,
AREA II THE MORNING CALM
First, we have the Commander’s Hotline. You
can call, or use the form on our web site. Second,
we highly encourage you to use ICE. This is the
Integrated Customer Evaluation available as a
link on the USAG-Yongsan web site.
We are also in the process of re-positioning
many of our ICE kiosks throughout
the community so that you can make a
comment as soon as you are finished with
our service provider.
Additionally, we have a new customer service
officer for the garrison. Lia Abney is the driving
force behind getting your voice heard. I count on
her to not only manage customer feedback, but
to put together focus groups with community
members to discuss issues and concerns.
Finally, we have an annual assessment that
we plan to get out to as many community
members as possible. What this annual
assessment does is help the garrison No Endorsement Implied
leadership formulate a “road map” for
success in providing quality service.
This month, we are also reaching out to
garrison employees to take the Organizational
Self-Assessment survey. This is a tool for me to get
an “azimuth check” on the way we are deploying
our strategic plan and objectives. The OSA helps
us to better manage our programs and services. It
also tells me the maturity of our organization.
Garrison employees will be taking the OSA
May 11-22. I look forward to seeing the honest
responses and constructive criticism. This survey
is vital for us to continue improving our support
to our Soldiers, Families and each other.
Thanks for doing your part to continue
making Yongsan a “Community of
Excellence!” Army Strong!
Transportation, Mobilization, and Security,
Plans and Operations officer.
“We will be on Flood Condition 1 from
June on,” Pruitt said. “Flood Condition
1 basically means that the garrison has
conducted all the necessary risk assessments,
pre-positioned sand bags and alerted units
to take precaution.”
A major spring clean up is scheduled to take
place in mid-May to help prepare for the monsoon
season. Soldiers will pick up trash to prevent debris
from clogging the drainage systems.
“Most of the rain will come in July and
August,” Pruitt said. “But I’d encourage
community members to always be wary of
the possibility of a flood.”
For more questions related to monsoons
in Korea, call the USAG-Yongsan DPTMS
at 738-7316 during duty-hours and 738-
7404 or 738-7405 during off-duty hours.
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 MAY 15, 2009
Trash fires summertime hazard
By Andrew M Allen
Deputy Fire Chief USAG-Daegu, DES, F&ES
Fires kill, maim, destroy, and pollute
and every year the garrison fire department
responds to dozens of careless fires. These
fires can seem to be little more than a
nuisance, but to firefighters around the
world these are deadly.
Burning trash releases a plethora of
poisons and carcinogenic chemicals into
the air which the firefighters can be exposed
to. Who knows what else might be in this
trash; aerosol cans have taken out a fair
share of firefighters over the years.
Smoking material must be discarded
into an approved container. Do not put
trash, to include the cigarette box, into the
smoking container -- only cigarettes should
go in there.
Soak the cigarettes thoroughly in water
before placing them into the outside trash
receptacles.
Barbecue grills are another hot source
for trash fires. Charcoal briquettes can
smolder for 24 hours or longer, so make
sure the ash is 100% cooled off before
disposing into the dumpster. Make sure
Postal Service announces insurance claims process changes
Special to the Morning Calm
In order to streamline the claims process and
to provide customers with more consistent service,
online claims processing service is now available
to customers who purchase domestic insurance
through any retail channel – i.e., USPS.com,
Automated Postal Center kiosks, local Post Office
No Endorsement Implied
NEWS
Garbage collection point fire in front of the
Bldg.236, Education Center, Camp Carroll.
Fire crews responded and on arrival, found
that garbage in the collection point was
indeed on fire. Fire investigation revealed that
the most probable cause of fire was carelessly
discarded cigarettes. — Courtesy photo
you do not stick your hand into the ash
to check it, but use a tool to rake the ash
and use the back of your hand a few inches
above the ash to feel for heat.
The fire you prevent may save a
firefighters life. Report fires by calling 9-1-1
or 0505-764-5911.
facilities, or authorized PC Postage providers. The
USPS website to process claims online is https://
www.usps.com/insuranceclaims/online/. In addition,
Express Mail customers may file online claims, even if
no additional insurance was purchased.
Collect on Delivery and Registered Mail claims
may be filed by mail or at a Post Office facility;
however, they cannot be filed online.
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Retiring the Colors
Members of Boy Scout Troop 80 and Cub Scout Pack 89 led by Scoutmaster Wayne Clark
conducted a Flag Retirement Ceremony May 9 at Camp Coiner, Yongsan Garrison. More
than 200 Korean and American Girl Scouts plus scout families attended. The Scouts collected
unserviceable flags, retiring them per official policy by each Scout burning a portion of the flag
in the camp fire. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea for more photos from this event.. — U.S.
Army photo by Edward N. Johnson
A customer may also file a claim by downloading
a form from USPS.com and mailing it directly to
retain the damaged article and container, including
packaging, wrapping, and any other contents
Postal Service Accounting Services in St. Louis, received, until the claim is fully resolved.
Missouri. Customers can continue to file claim forms Customers are no longer required to take
at a local Post Office facility. these materials to the post office at the time a
To ensure consistency and service quality, all claim is filed.
claims are adjudicated by Accounting Services. Local Upon receiving a request from the Postal
Post Office facilities no longer adjudicate insurance Service, they are to turn the materials over to their
claims. The damaged goods inspection policy for local post office for inspection, retention, and
domestic claim is also changed. Customers must disposition in accordance with the claim.
No Endorsement Implied
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TRICARE and your summer vacation: 10 tips for the traveling TRICARE Pacific beneficiary
TRICARE Pacific Marketing
As summer vacations approach and travel
plans are being made, don’t forget that your
TRICARE benefits follow you wherever you
go. During your travels, you are encouraged
to use Military Treatment Facilities if care
is required.
In the event of an emergency (a threat
to life, limb, or eyesight), go directly to
the nearest emergency room military or
civilian. In urgent cases, use of an MTF or
the nearest TRICARE network provider
means less out of pocket expenses and
less paperwork for beneficiaries to file.
Routine care should be sought from your
Primary Care Manager before leaving Korea
or after you return from your trip. This
includes management of chronic health
conditions, routine physicals, and requests
for prescription refills. TRICARE Prime
enrolled members who receive routine or
specialty care without prior authorization
from their PCM, while traveling, risk costly
Point of Service charges.
When on the road, you can have
prescriptions filled at any MTF pharmacy,
the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy,
TRICARE Network pharmacies or non-
network pharmacies. Prescriptions may also
be filled at an MTF pharmacy free of charge,
if one is available, and if they stock the
medication you need. To fill prescriptions
using TMOP (www.express-scripts.com/
TRICARE), you need to provide your
temporary address so that your order can
be mailed to you at that location. Network
pharmacies include more than 53,000 retail
pharmacies in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam
and the US Virgin Islands.
Lastly, you can have your prescription
filled at a non-network pharmacy or host
nation pharmacy, but this is the most
costly option since you must pay for
your medications at the time of purchase
and then file a claim with TRICARE for
reimbursement.
For active duty overseas travelers and
TRICARE prime enrolled family members,
go to the nearest emergency room and
contact International SOS. International
SOS will arrange and pay for emergent
care.
By simply calling International SOS,
arrangements will be made to ensure
members receive care immediately. Contact
information for International SOS can be
found on the TRICARE portion of the
65th Medical Brigade website www.korea.
amedd.army.mil
Active-duty TRICARE Standard enrolled
family members and uniformed services
retirees and their family members should
be prepared to pay for care up front and file
a claim for reimbursement upon returning
home. Call or stop by your local TRICARE
Service Center for information.
Before leaving Korea, stop by your
TRICARE Service Center for a travel card,
enrollment verification, and guidance on
medical care while traveling. Below are some
tips to assist with planning:
1. In an emergency, seek care at the
nearest emergency department. If
you have to pay the bill at the time of service,
obtain an itemized bill and file a claim with
TRICARE for reimbursement.
2. Seek urgent care at a Military
Treatment Facility or with a TRICARE
Network Provider. Use your Travel Card
to call the Regional TRICARE Office for a
list of authorized providers in your area.
3. For all other care amke an
appointment with your PCM. For
routine/well/non-urgent specialty care,
schedule an appointment with your Primary
Care Manager before you leave or wait until
you return. Ensure you have any necessary
medications needed while traveling.
4. Transfer Prime enrollment? If you
are a Prime member traveling to the states
for a visit that exceeds 30 days, contact the
TRICARE Service Center in the area you are
visiting to transfer your Prime enrollment to
the region in which you will be staying (if
Prime is available).
5. Enroll in TRCARE Standard? If
Prime is not available, you may need to
disenroll from Prime and use TRICARE
Standard (not applicable for active-duty
Servicemembers – Prime is mandatory).
Reenrollment to Prime may be accomplished
upon your return.
6. TRICARE Pacific Prime enrollees
should provide their APO mailing
address for claims. Also, direct providers
to send claims to Wisconsin Physician
Services, Foreign Claims, P.O. Box 7985,
Madison, WI 53707-7985. Be sure to use
your sponsor’s Social Security Number, not
your own.
7. Pre-Authorization is not needed
for emergency or urgent medical
care. However, for CONUS inpatient
mental health care authorizations, Call
Value Options at: 1-800-700-8646, at
extension 2070.
8. Active-duty Servicemembers
must obtain all needed care at
military facilities when possible. In
CONUS, ADSMs are required to report in-
patient mental health or traumatic injury to
Military Medical Support Office at 1-888-
647-6676. For all other care needs, ADSM
must follow their own service’s rules.
9. ADSMs and family members
enrolled in TRICARE Prime
traveling overseas should contact
International SOS for emergency
care. Visit your local TRICARE office
or the TRICARE portion of the 65th
Medical Brigade website www.korea.amedd.
army.mil for International SOS contact
information.
10. Be prepared to pay at time of
service. Family members in TRICARE
Standard and uniformed services retirees
and their families traveling in overseas
remote areas should be prepared to pay for
their care at the time of service, obtain an
itemized bill, and file a TRICARE claim for
reimbursement.

May 15 - 21

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

X-Men Origins Duplicity Madea Goes to Jail
CASEY (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Last House on the Left Last House on the Left No Show
X-Men Origins No Show
Last House on the Left Coraline (R) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (R) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m.

Coraline Coraline
HENRY Obsessed (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 3 p.m. Duplicity
(PG13) 7 p.m. Obsessed (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
Watchmen
768-7724 (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.

X-Men Origins X-Men Origins Duplicity Duplicity Push Push

HUMPHREYS X-Men Origins
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
753-7716

HOVEY Watchmen Last House on the Left X-Men Origins Duplicity Star Trek
(R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 7 p.m.
730-5412

Star Trek Star Trek 17 Again

KUNSAN (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. No Show No Show No Show Watchmen
782-4987 (R) 6 p.m.

Fast and Furious (PG13) Star Trek Star Trek Star Trek Star Trek Star Trek
OSAN Fast and Furious
3:30 / 7 / 9:30 p.m. (PG13) (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
784-4930 Coraline (PG) 1 p.m. 1 / 3:30 / 6 / 8:30 p.m.

Obsessed
RED CLOUD (PG13) 7 p.m. Duplicity Coraline Street Fighter Watchmen X-Men Origins
Miss March (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (R) 9 p.m.

Street Fighter
STANLEY (PG13) 7 p.m. Obsessed Obsessed Watchmen Star Trek Last House on the Left
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Push
732-5565 (PG13) 9 p.m.

Duplicity Duplicity
Star Trek Star Trek Coraline Coraline
Star Trek (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. Friday the 13th Friday the 13th
Delgo Delgo The International The International
(PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
Street Fighter Street Fighter
(PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel
Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Later Day Saints Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018
No Endorsement Implied
CHAPLAIN
Area II Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel
Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel
Mision Pentecostal Hispana Korean Korean
Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel
United Pentecostal Catholic Services
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Early Morning Service
(Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish for helpful links and information.
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal:
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1100 Super Gym Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Gospel 1300 Super Gym Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Contemporary 1700 Super Gym 1300 Camp Carroll
KATUSA Contemporary
Tuesday 1900 Super Gym Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Wednesday 1930 Super Gym Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Catholic Services
Mass
Mass
Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel
Sunday 0930 Super Gym
1130 Camp Carroll
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel
Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
1700 Suwon Air Base Chapel
Jewish
Jewish Worship Service
Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
call 753-3909
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the
United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and
authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004
Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
No Endorsement Implied
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Lead the Way!

Area IV Induction ceremony welcomes Soldiers to NCO ranks
By Pfc. Jung, Hee Yoon
19th ESC Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL — Daegu- Newly

promoted non-commissioned officers were
honored at an induction ceremony at the
Camp Carroll fitness center in Waegwan
on May 8.
Thirty-six newly promoted corporals
and sergeants were welcomed to the ranks
of the NCO Corps. The ceremony began
with unit first sergeants lighting three
candles. The three candles; one colored
red for the hardness and valor of the
NCO corps, another colored white for the
purity of deed , thought and competence
displayed by NCOs and the last candle was
blue representing the vigilance, justice and
truth that all NCOs stand for.
At the ceremony, senior NCOs were
called by their respective command sergeant
s major to introduce each sponsored
inductee. The senior NCOs called their
sponsored inductee forward and stated
their attributes and worthiness of induction
into the time-honored NCO corps.
The tradition of commemorating the
passing of a Soldier into the ranks of the
Non-Commissioned Officer corps can be
traced to the Prussian Army of Fredrick the
Great. Today, the Army commemorates
this rite of passage as a celebration of
Sgt. Claudia Cabero, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, 19th ESC shakes hand with Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie,
the newly promoted Soldier joining the
CSM, 19th ESC at the induction ceremony, May 8, Camp Carroll Gym. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jung, Hee Yoon
ranks of a professional NCO corps. The
ceremony emphasizes the pride that every The guest speaker of the ceremony are the young non-commissioned officers, Classes,” said Watts. This simply shows the
Service member shares as a member of such was Sgt. Maj. Jeffery L. Watts, 501st by exemplifying the mortality figures of importance of the role of the NCOs that
an elite corps. It also honors the memory Sustainment Brigade, 19th Expeditionary recent warfare. lead the way, he stated. Watts congratulated
of those who have served before them with Sustainment Command. He emphasized “The ones with highest casualty death them on entering a whole new life as a
pride and distinction. the role of great leaders in the field, which rate in the forces are the Private First leader, as well as, admonishing them to not
to take the position for granted, but to be
a caring leader.
“This is truly an honor,” said Sgt.
Tahron D. Davis, Staff Judge Advocate,
19th ESC. NCOs working to take care of
their Soldiers and not just making people
do push-ups. It is a way of life to set the
standard and that gives me a completely
different mindset.
The ceremony was finished with 36
inductees and all other NCOs at the scene
reciting the NCO Creed
The inductees were: from Headquarters
and Headquarters Company 19th ESC,
Sgt. Tahron Davis, Sgt. Claudio Cabero;
from 6th Ordnance Battalion, Sgt. Linda
Bankston, Sgt. Jeremy Jones, Cpl. Kevin
Deshaies, Cpl. Jamar Jones; from 498th
Combat Sustainment Support Battalion,
Sgt. Terence Lormand, Sgt. Steven Shives,
Sgt. Cornelius Harris, Sgt. Hector Cruz,
Sgt. Carla Martin, Sgt. Michael Brown,
Sgt.Deshawn Underwood, Sgt. Thomas
Parks, Sgt. Terri Francois, Sgt. Michael
Florence, Sgt. Morris Higgins, Sgt. Karll
Moore, Cpl. Samuel Chen, Cpl. Byron
McCall, Cpl. Sonia Coakley; from 501st
Special Troops Battalion, Sgt. Randy
Anderson, Sgt. Bryan Boylan, Sgt. Jason
Dailey, Sgt. Andrew Dorman, Sgt. Sun
Hale, Sgt. Rebecca Hayes, Sgt. David
Lee, Sgt Daniel Kloberdanz, Sgt. Laura
Mercado, Sgt. Tyrrell Osler, Sgt. Sariyeth
Rodriguez, Sgt. Jorge Simas, Sgt. Robert
Timmons, Sgt. Leony Smith, Cpl Jerad
New inductees vow themselves as a Non-commissioned Officer at the induction ceremony, May 8, Camp Carroll Gym. — U.S. Army
Jennings.
photo by Pfc. Jung, Hee Yoon
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Soldier races 850 kilometers in Tour de Korea

2nd Lt. Will Gowin, Charlie Company, 602d ASB (bottom right) leads the pack during one of the stages of the 2009 Tour de Korea, an 850 kilometer cycle race beginning in Suwon, April 25, and
wrapping up May 3 at Changwon. Among the 250 road racing cyclists, Gowin was able to finish several stages in the top 30. — Photo courtesy Sarah Gowin
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS Garrison — The
Tour de Korea 850 kilometer bicycle road
race has been traditionally an event for
Korean riders. For the first time in race
history, a team of American and Korean
riders known as Seoul Synergy was invited
to compete in this years’ race.
Seoul Synergy’s newest member, 2nd
Lt. Will Gowin, Charlie Company, 602d
Aviation Support Battalion not only
finished the race, but did what many of
the racers were not able to do: ride 850
kilometers alongside hundreds of other
riders – at times in heavy vehicle traffic
and at break-neck speeds – without losing
control. His method was simple: stay in
front of the pack.
“We had several top 30 finishes during
the stages and retired Army master sergeant
John Linebaugh finished 37th overall,” said
Gowin, who finished in 67th.
Gowin noted that though it was a safe
way to compete, maintaining the leaders
position for several hours a day during the
nine-day tour robbed him of critical energy
he needed to out-sprint other riders down
the home stretch.
“There were lots of crashes in the race
and everyone crashed at least once except
for me.”
The Tour de Korea is comprised of point-
to-point road race stages, each lasting up to
four hours. Unlike the Tour de France and
Giro di Italia, it had no time trials or team
time trial qualification requirements.
The Seoul Synergy racing team was
made up of current and former U.S.
Army Soldiers Master Sgt. (Ret.) John M.
Linebaugh, Sgt. 1st Class (Ret.) Michael
Wright and former Army Sgt. Michael
Toney, who reside in Korea. 2nd Lt.
Richard Wright, Gowin, Republic of Korea
Air Force medical officer, Maj. Ha Dong-
yeol and David Hutchinson who works for
a communications firm in Seoul.
“Koreans are very passionate about their
cycle racing and want to grow the sport,”
said Gowin. “The race theme was green,
promoting bicycle use and a healthy active
lifestyle.” Gowin said most race stages
would finish at a city hall where bikes
were given out to the community during
a ceremony.
More than 250 riders competed in this
years’ nine-stage Tour de Korea which
began in Suwon on April 25 and ended on
May 3 at Changwon.
“After we completed stages, racers
went on short parades around the city to
promote the sport,” he said. “We stayed at
a couple of five-star hotels and the dinners
were in banquet halls so, the food and
accommodations were awesome.”
Tour de Korea rules prohibit teams
with foreign riders from winning prizes;
Gowin said the race wasn’t about prizes but
building new relationships.
“As a team we finished in 15th place
out of 25 teams and really appreciated the
opportunity to race in this great, nine-day
stage race,” he said. “What really says a lot
about our team is the way our race support
took shape. Volunteers Maj. (Ret.) Miles
Barnes, Youk Tae-yong and my wife Sarah
drove our support vehicle and Michael
Toney and Ha Dong-yeol actually sacrificed
their race time during the race stages to
relieve the volunteer drivers around the
Korean peninsula.”
Final Individual results:
• John Linebaugh, 37th
• David Hutchinson, 47th
• William Gowin, 67th
• Michael Toney, 82nd
• Ha Dong-Yeol, 114th
• Michael Wright, 129th
• Richard Wright, 139th
The Seoul Synergy racing team formed
in 2008 and took the top spots at Korea’s
Premier Hill Climb races Mishiryeong and
Daegwallyeong, in the east coast mountains.
Tour de Korea is sponsored by the Korea
Cycling Federation; it is an annual cycling
competition that’s part of the International
Cycling Union’s Asia Tour.

2nd Lt. Will Gowin, Charlie Company, 602d Aviation Support Battalion (center on white line) (From left to right) Seoul Synergy team racers Ha Dong-yeol, John Linebaugh, David Hutchinson
races steadily while keeping his eye on another rider who attempted to pass him on his left and William Gowin pause during Tour de Korea race stages April 29. Gowin was able to finish
during the 2009 Tour de Korea. — Photo courtesy Sarah Gowin several stages in the top 30. — Photo courtesy Sarah Gowin
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Award-winning week for USAG-Humphreys

By Bob McElroy
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The Army-level awards
continue to roll in to Humphreys Garrison.
Two weeks after the Humphreys Transportation Motor
Pool won the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Award for
Maintenance Excellence, members of the garrison were
in Washington, D.C. on May 5 to accept top awards for
Army Communities of Excellence and Army Community
Relations excellence.
At an afternoon ceremony in the Pentagon, Gen.
Peter W. Chiarelli, the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army,
presented the Army Communities of Excellence Bronze
award to Humphreys Garrison commander Col. John E.
Dumoulin, Jr.
At the same time, at a conference center in nearby Crystal
City, Va., Humphreys Garrison Community Relations
Officer Peter Yu accepted the first place award in the Special
Event category of the Army Public Affairs Community
Relations Awards of Excellence.
Sponsored by the Chief of Staff of the Army and overseen
by the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management,
the Army Communities of Excellence program recognizes
excellence in installation management, according to a
pamphlet handed out at the ceremony. The ACOE program
encourages and acknowledges all installation’s commitment
to excellence.
The ACOE award honors the top Army, National
Guard and Reserve installations that have achieved levels
of excellence in building a high-quality environment,
outstanding facilities and superior services.
ACOE applicants are assessed and evaluated over the
course of a year against Army priorities and Malcom
Baldridge National Quality criteria.
Staff Sgt. Christy Pritchard (left) and Pvt. Sando Hendrix
participated in Make a Difference Day at Deogdongsan Park,
Pyeongtaek. To download a high-resolution version of this and
other photos visit www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys. — U.S.
Army photo by Bob McElroy
According to www.baldridge.com, the Baldridge Criteria
are designed to provide organizations with an integrated
approach to organizational performance management
that results in the delivery of ever-improving value to
customers, and the improvement of overall organizational
effectiveness and capabilities as well as organizational and
personal learning.
Humphreys Deputy Garrison Commander, David
W. Frodsham said the award was a reflection of the high
standards of customer service the garrison maintains and
the excellent leadership of the directors.
“This was our first time winning and I’m extremely
pleased we’re being recognized, especially during a time
of transformation,” Frodsham said. “It represents our
commitment to exceeding the Army standards and
providing the best-possible quality of life to everyone who
lives and works here.”
Humphreys Garrison’s Bronze award includes a cash
award of $250,000, a trophy and a flag. Frodsham said the
garrison can use the money as it sees fit, noting that other
garrisons have used it for quality of life programs, new
facilities or other projects.
“We’ll have to solicit proposals for how we should use
the money,” he said.
The Community Relations Award of Excellence in the
Special Event Category recognized the work Humphreys
Garrison’s Soldiers, Families, Civilians and Retirees
performed at “Make a Difference Day” on Oct. 25, 2008.
Modeled after Make a Difference Day events in America,
the event was a success due to the efforts of Humphreys
Volunteer Coordinator Denise Chappell, Community
Relations Officer Yu, Better Opportunities for Single
Soldiers representatives and the 150 Humphreys and 60
local Korean volunteers who gathered at Deog Dong San
Park in Pyeongtaek.
The American and Korean volunteers picked up trash
and performed beautification projects in the park. Following
the work, volunteers enjoyed lunch, a traditional Korean
musical and dance performance and a brief ceremony that
featured an awards presentation and a patriotic observance
led by American and Korean flag-bearers.

‘The most important aspect of being a leader is to be a better Soldier every day’
By Pfc. Ma Ju-ho
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Sgt.
Alvin D. Francisco of Delta Company, 3rd
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade has been enlisted
for about seven years, has always placed
mission first and never settled for second
best for himself or his Soldiers.
Francisco enlisted to be an AH-64 Apache
mechanic and worked in that specialty for
most of his career. But now he is stationed
at Humphreys Garrison, where he works as
a Chinook mechanic. This is the first time in
his career he will be in any place for longer
than eight months, excluding Iraq.
For the majority of his Army career,
Francisco has been on mission and has never
remained stagnant. When he finished basic
training at Fort Knox, Ky. he received orders
to Germany. After seven months of training,
he deployed to Iraq. He then spent time in
Fort Eustis, Va. before being stationed at
Fort Bragg, N.C. From Bragg, he deployed
to Ft. Hood multiple times for training in
his military specialty, with two additional
deployments to Iraq in between.
“I didn’t even have time for training
courses like Warrior Leader Course or
Primary Leadership Development Course,”
said Francisco.
He finally had the opportunity to
attend WLC just one month ago. Francisco
completed Warrior Leader Course 05-09,
which ran from March 17 to April 15 at
Camp Jackson, Uijeongbu, South Korea.
According to Francisco, he found the
course to be the most challenging part of
his career in the Army.
“I learned a lot in that month,” he said
regarding WLC. “Even though I enjoyed the
field exercise portion, it was the overall high-
tempo training that was most exciting.”
However, his fast-paced career isn’t
limited to the field.
Francisco, a California native, spent
most of his early life swimming and surfing
the Pacific Ocean, riding BMX bikes and
skateboarding. These hobbies prepared him
to excel during his Army Physical Fitness
Sgt. Alvin D. Francisco (left) with Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade, supervises Spc. Zach McKnight (right) with the computer programming
process. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ma Ju-ho
Tests – he has never scored less than 275
and routinely scored 300 or higher. His
latest score was 295.
“His scores are extraordinary,” said
1st Sgt. Sammy Barbour, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 2nd CAB,
Francisco’s former unit. “His score is in top
one percent and he was always pushing his
Soldiers to their physical limits.”
Francisco said he pushes himself every
morning during PT for many reasons.
“I work out and do a little extra, just for
my benefit,” Francisco said. “Staying in good
shape, working out on my own time helps to
be a better Noncommissioned officer; and it
doesn’t hurt my golf game either.”
He always keeps the NCO Creed in
mind and motivates his Soldiers to be ready
for whatever mission is at hand, wherever it
may be and he emphasizes the importance
of a sense of urgency.
“For the most part I’ve been on mission
my entire career,” Francisco said. “Readiness
is one of the most important qualities for the
Army. Francisco strives to train his Soldiers
to a standard so they are prepared for any
mission. “I give Soldiers the mindset that
everyday’s a mission day,” he said.
Barbour adds: “He always places the
mission first. Francisco makes sure that
Soldiers are trained properly and the mission
is accomplished. He is a dedicated Soldier
and that’s what makes him a good NCO.”
Barbour said his former Soldier trains
his junior enlisted troops to standard and
not to time.
“I’ve seen him working with his Soldiers
at all hours of the day,” said Barbour. “He
just simply gets the job done.”
Francisco is now enjoying his time as a
Chinook mechanic, after working his first
eight months in Korea in the mailroom. He
fought to get back to working in his career
field and has finally settled into a daily work
routine. He says the most important aspect
of being a leader is to be a better Soldier
every day.
“I try to lead [my Soldiers] by example,”
Francisco said. “If I keep up a high-tempo
work day, my guys will follow that lead and
become better for it.”
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News & Notes Humphreys Garrison recognizes top volunteers for 2008
Community Yard Sale
Your trash may be another person’s treasure,
so gather all those items that you would like
to sell for the Community Yard Sale 10 a.m.-2
p.m., May 30 at the Commissary parking lot.
Pay $5 per spot and a table if you have PCS
orders (60-day window). For all others, pay
$10 per spot and table. For more information
contact Natalie Boutte at 753-3013.

Road Closure
Perimeter Road from T-997 through Bldg.
S1280 will be closed 7 a.m.-5 p.m., May 23-24
for removal work on existing asphalt pavement.
Alternate routes for traffic detours with signage
will be posted. Alternate parking areas have
also been identified. For more information
contact Mr. Birgado at 753-6910.

Homeschooling Family Get Together

Homeschooling families are invited to a get
together 6 p.m., June 8 at the barbeque gazebo
in Family Housing. In case of rain, the Townley
Home will host the gathering. Bring your kids,
husband and some food to celebrate the
end of the school year. For more information
contact Elisabeth Townley at 010-3144-0352
or elisabethtownley@yahoo.com. This event is
sponsored by the USAG-Humphreys Chapel.

Dental Care for Retirees

The Dental Clinic is offering dental examinations
and cleanings for Retirees and their spouses 8
a.m.-3 p.m., May 16 at the USAG-Humphreys
Dental Clinic, Bldg. 555. Call 753-6559 for
more information.
Summer Camp Adventure
Sign up starting May 18 for this summer’s Camp
Adventure Program. This unique day camp for
children of grades 1–5 will begin mid-June. A
variety of weekly camps will be held including:
Coral Sea Jamboree, Madcap Museum at
Midnight, Celebrate State to State and much
more! Contact Youth Services at 753-8507 to
sign up or inquire about the weekly fees.
Organizational Self-Assessment
If you have received a copy of the memorandum
notifying your selection to participate in the
OSA, you will conduct the survey May 11-22.
The OSA is an industry-proven, web-based
survey tool. For more information contact Ms.
So at 754-3885 or sohui@korea.army.mil.
Humphreys Construction Update
As Humphreys Garrison grows during the
next several years construction projects will
cause interruptions of electrical and water
service as well as detours and delays on our
roads. We ask your patience as we transform
our post into the Installation of Choice on the
Korean Peninsula. We will provide weekly
updates and construction news to keep the
community informed.
• Freedom Road water line replacement
is continuing. Please watch for construction
equipment in roadways and signal man
directing traffic.
• The Freedom Road walking and bike
path is being replaced. This work will take
approximately 90 days.
• Pavement resurfacing and relocation of
end lights and airfield fire hydrant systems are
all under way. Estimated date of completion is
May 28.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and
photos in The Morning Calm Weekly
and on the USAG-Humphreys Command
Channel. Please send any information
or products to Ken Hall at the USAG-
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at 754-8847
or kenneth.david.hall@korea.army.mil.
About 200 Area III Community Volunteers and their Families attended the 2008 USAG-Humphreys Volunteer of the Year awards ceremony at
the Community Activity Center here, May 8. Also recognized were (left to right on stage) Area III Army volunteer corps program manager Denise
Chappell, and Jean Dumoulin, wife of Humphreys Garrison Commander John E. Dumoulin, Jr. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
The Humphreys community honored its
volunteers during an awards ceremony May
8 at the Community Activity Center here.
About 200 people attended.
Guest speakers Jean Dumoulin, wife of
Humphreys Garrison Commander Col.
John E. Dumoulin, Jr., and Chaplain (Maj.)
Klon Kitchen highlighted the achievements
of the volunteers.
“I’d like everyone to consider a number:
183, 186,” said Jean Dumoulin. “This
number is the total number of volunteer
hours our Soldiers, Family members,
Civilians and our children have logged
during this past year. These hours displaced
a manpower cost of over $3 million.”
Dumoulin said volunteers represent the
best of the Humphreys community.
“Without our great volunteers, we would
not enjoy the excellent quality of life we
have at Humphreys. Our volunteers work
in all parts of our community and make a
difference every day.”
Kitchen said that volunteer recognition
celebrates people in action.
“You’ve heard the numbers of volunteer
hours we have at Humphreys and we’re
above the curve because you care enough
about what we do here,” said Kitchen. “Most
people say ‘I’m only one person – I can’t do
it all and I can’t really make a difference’ –
but the difference in those people and the
difference in you is that you say ‘I’m only
one person, but I am one person – and I
can’t do it all but I can do something and it
does matter.’”
Volunteers were recognized in five
categories for the services they provided
throughout the last year here.
Sgt. 1st Class Leticia Smalls won Soldier
Volunteer of the Year.
“It’s so nice when a Soldier goes out of
their way to give back to their community,”
said Denise Chappell, Humphreys Volunteer
Coordinator. “They’re already giving
themselves to our country and are doing so
much for every citizen and people all over
the world. So, for them to give back and be
a volunteer really means a lot.”
Cpl. Lee Chul-joo won Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army Volunteer
of the Year.
“Cpl. Lee really helped us out so much
at ACS with our Korean culture and
language class,” said Chappell. “He’s helping
Americans to learn about the Korean culture
and to speak a foreign language and we’re
very grateful for everything that he does.”
Kendra Roberts won Family member
Volunteer of the Year.
“This years’ Family member of the year
proved that you don’t have to be on an
installation for a very long time to make
a difference,” said Chappell. “Some of us
come in and hit the ground running, even
after just two weeks. We’re very proud
to recognize Kendra as Family Member
volunteer of the year.”
Charles Woods won Retiree Volunteer
of the Year.
“It always amazes me to see a Retiree
give back to the community,” said Chappell.
“They’ve done their military service and
they’re probably in their second careers
and they still find the time to give back.
Mr. Woods has done so much for this
community through different organizations
and you’ll always see him at events.”
Edward Murphy, IV won Youth Volunteer
of the Year.
“This is always my favorite category and
it means so much to me because our youth
are our future,” said Chappell. “When we
have youth that volunteer and give back in
the community, they need to be recognized
and it means we are raising productive
citizens who are going to be our future
leaders. If they’re volunteering now, imagine
what they are going to give to the world
when they become adults.”
Chappell said everything volunteers do
here is a success story.
“Without volunteer coaches for our
Youth sports, support from our BOSS
program, Red Cross and USO we wouldn’t
have some of the things we have,” she said.
“This is the one night we get together and
I want to say from the bottom of my heart
‘thank you.’”
During the event, Chappell received
the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian
Service in recognition of her meritorious
service as Army Family Team Building and
Army Area III volunteer corps program
manager and outstanding support of the
community service event Make a Difference
Day on Oct. 25, 2008.
The final award went to Jean Dumoulin,
who received a silver platter in special
recognition for her dedication to the
community over the last two years.
Before he and Chappell presented
Dumoulin the award, Mike Mooney,
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division
marketing chief praised her for making a
difference in Humphreys community.
“One of the most difficult things we face
in Family and MWR is getting the word
out,” said Mooney. “It doesn’t matter what
kind of programs we run – they can be the
greatest programs in the world but if no
one knows about them, they’re not going
to count. Jean and her infamous e-mailing
list are one of the ways everyone found out
about things. In addition to that, at events
like Eggstravaganza, and Spooky Hallow –
and every activity we’ve had over the last
two years – she’s been there handing out
tee shirts. We’ve been very fortunate to
have a person who’s been a true friend to
the community.”
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New Humphreys facilities to enhance quality of life
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Construction has slowed traffic around
USAG-Humphreys for the last several
months but the community’s reward will
be several new facilities scheduled for grand
openings soon.
A new Fire Station at MP Hill is scheduled
to open officially on Monday, May 18 at
11:30. The new station, which was developed
through U.S. Army Contracting Command
Korea took four months to complete and
came in at a cost of $692,000.
“The construction was a success and was
finished on-time,” said Anthony Marra,
Chief, Fire and Emergency Services.
Two full-time Korean firefighters will
live in the building year-round, providing
24-7 capability to respond to any fires but
specifically for buildings five to eight floors
tall, which benefits the entire installation,
he said.
The Humphreys Medical Clinic will
unveil $1.5 million in expansions and
renovations designed to serve the health care
needs of a growing Humphreys population
June 1.
“We’re about 95 percent complete
with the interior work, but we’re behind
our original target date of February,” said
Jordon Shoop, project manager with J&J
Maintenance, Inc. the prime contractor for
the upgrades. “We ran behind because we
wanted to make sure plans were correct.”
Shoop added that this was an unusual
project because medical personnel worked
in the clinic during the renovations.
“It’s been like a puzzle, trying to get
(Above left) Scaffolding supports construction workers from J&J Maintenance, Inc. as they finish the final renovations to the new Humphreys Medical Clinic here, May 7. (Above right) Workers from
Krima and Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction load support materials into the new Humphreys Education Center here, May 13. (Below) The final touches of Beacon Hills environmentally-
friendly renovations feature bridge construction, placement of large boulders and re-introduction of water throughout the streams in the park. — U.S. Army photos by Ken Hall
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A state-of-the-art hook-and-ladder fire truck, capable of reaching up to 100 feet is part of the new
Humphreys Fire Station, located next to the MP Hill barracks. The full-time supported fire station’s
grand opening is scheduled for Monday, May 18 at 11 a.m. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
everyone moving in certain areas and
working after hours,” he said. “It’s been a
real challenge but better than closing down
the clinic completely.”
Throughout the project, there have
been no accidents to construction workers,
Soldiers, clinic personnel or patients.
“Our customers, Soldiers and personnel
are very pleased with the construction
progress we’ve had,” said 1st Lt. Alexandria
Miller, executive officer, USAG-Humphreys
Medical Clinic.
Miller said the new-expanded medical
clinic will have a new TRICARE office
on the second floor with three full-time
representatives. The expansion also includes
a physical therapy office and a therapist.
More services are on the way.
“Our ability to provide care for our
patients has improved, but we need a larger
physical therapy room because we’re already
outgrowing the one we have,” said Lt. Col.
Bart Meyers, officer in charge, Humphreys
Medical Clinic. “We’ll be adding a licensed
Social Worker this summer and also a
mental health technician.”
Another project slated for opening in
early June is Beacon Hill Park, a 4.5 acre site
across from Independence Park. Humphreys
Directorate of Public Works oversaw
renovations that began in February and cost
of $750,000. The environmentally-friendly
park will feature walking trails, a picnic area
and waterfalls.
“The Beacon Hill water retention area is
an existing wetland that brings in water from
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off-post,” said Michael Stephenson, chief,
Natural Resources Management Branch.
“What this 100-percent green project will
do is create a new area for the Humphreys
community to enjoy. The park will feature
self-sustaining lights and recirculating
waterfalls run by a solar-powered system.
Even the bridges are being made out
of recycled materials that won’t require
repainting for up to 20 years.”
The design for Beacon Hill’s transformation
was the result of a partnership between
USAG-Humphreys and renovations designer
Dr. Lee Suk-young, principle investigator
with Beautiful Environmental Construction
based in Seongnam-si. Humphreys Outdoor
Recreation will manage the site, which will
feature a pond where kids fishing events
could occasionally be scheduled.
“It will take time and experimentation to
see how long the pond will take to sustain
fish and what type,” said Stephenson.
A new $10 million Education Center
will open its doors in July and provide
enhanced educational opportunities for
Soldiers, Civilians, Family members and
school children.
So far the new facility is still within the
funding amount awarded for the contract,
according to David Shields, Master Planning
USAG-Humphreys. Shields said everything
has been accomplished in a positive manner
and the contractor is working two shifts
and weekends to meet the planned contract
completion date in July.
“The facility was designed and built as an
Adult Education Center, however, there will
be classrooms set up strictly for computers,
testing labs and a science lab with a Virtual
High School on the top floor,” he said.
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Camp Carroll Wetland system restoration project
enhances wildlife activity in the community
By Pfc. Lee, Dodam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL — Camp Carroll
recently held a wetland restoration project
ceremony, laying the cornerstone for
improving the local environment in
conjunction with an Arbor Day tree
planting ceremony at a wetland restoration
site April 29. Chilgok County Vice-
governor Lee, Seung-yul, Daegu Garrison
Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier
and Daegu Garrison Command Sgt. Maj.
David R. Abbott attended the ceremony.
Wetlands provide significant value
to society and local communities. Their
benefits include: water storage, flood
protection, biodiversity, recreation and
commerce. The Camp Carroll wetland
is a mixed wetland system with a stream
component flowing through its entire
extent, running along three different
sections and totaling 1,600 feet.
Daegu Garrison is committed to
environmental management and recognizes
the need to connect the wetland system to
the community and the Nakdong River
system. Last year, Daegu Garrison hired
Natural Resources Program Manager John
Thomas Kunneke and started coordinating
initial wetland restoration phases. Recently
the survey and foundation work have been
completed and plan to finish the project
prior to the year of 2010
“This is a big day for Camp Carroll and
Chilgok County. We started this project
last year with a partnership with the Boy
Scouts and it continues to develop and we
expect to finish in 2010. It’s an important
day to celebrate our union that leads to
the strong alliance between US Army and
Chilgok County,” said Saulnier.
Due to the stream component, the
Military Spouses visit International Market in Busan on Military Spouse Appreciation Day
By Kim, Ayeon
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
BUSAN — This year, May 8 was
designated as Military Spouse Appreciation
Day. Military spouses in Daegu got a
chance to visit Busan for a day of shopping
at the International Market to celebrate this
meaningful day.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan
proclaimed the Friday before Mother’s
Day to be Military Spouse Appreciation
Day. It is a day to recognize and honor
the contributions and sacrifices of military
spouses. The life of a military family is one
of unique challenges. They always have
limited time to set down roots before it is
time to pack up again. For many people, the
constant moving would discourage them
from connecting with the local community
but military spouses make friends and leave
a mark on the community in a limited
time regardless. They come from diverse
backgrounds but one thing they have in
common is their unfailing support of their
military husband or wife and the mission
of the United States military.
On May 8 spouses with translators went
to the International Market in Busan to
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Camp Carroll held a wetland restoration project ceremony and Arbor Day tree planting ceremony, April 29 with attendances by Chilgok County
Vice-Governor Lee, Seung-yul; Daegu Garrison Commander Col. Michael P. Saulnier; and Daegu Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Abbott.
Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea for photos. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee, Dodam
wetland was divided into three stream reaches seasonal values and wildlife utilization. local community. We expect much greater
that have hydrologic and design implications: In the Lower Reach stream enhancement activity when it, through partnership with
the Upper, Middle, and Lower Reaches. The will take place to ensure an adequate link to Chilgok County, reconnects our wetland
Upper Reach is a headwater stream with a upstream improvements and the tributaries to the Nakdong River. Lastly I’d like to say
high water table, approximately two feet that flow off site from Camp Carroll to the all this wouldn’t be possible without the
below the surface during the dry season Nakdong River. The Wetland area will have support of our partner in our US military
and near the surface during the wet season. a visitor entrance adjacent to the Lower community MSC-K,” Saulnier added.
The upper reach historically recharged the Reach which will connect the entire area by The initial restoration phase has started
wetland system downstream. a footpath trail. DPW is hoping that in the showing its impact. Currently new wildlife,
Most importantly, the primary focus long term it will be hydro-logically possible not previously observed here including bird
of the initial restoration phase has taken for fish passage between the Lower Reach species such as great egrets, mallard ducks,
place in the Middle Reach. Projects and the Nakdong River. Camp Carroll also grey heron and white wagtail; amphibians
include restoring the stream flow, creating plans to form an ecosystem education center such as Korean salamanders and Korean fire-
a seasonal pond which will be connected to and open it to the local community after this bellied toad; and mammals such as raccoon
the stream during the wet season, creating project is completed. dogs were observed. Kunneke especially was
floodplain area and wetland vegetative “Wetland provides significant value to pleased to apply an old saying to wetland
zones and enhancing the buffer zones for our society and more importantly to the restoration: “Build it and they will come.”
it was their first time to try Korean food.
Everyone had great time trying Korean
cuisine. Local merchants welcomed the
military spouses to their shops.
Terri, one of Military spouses, said,
“I’ve just been in Korea for two months.
It was my first time meeting a lot of
Army wives. It was a good chance to form
relationships. I will definitely join these
kinds of opportunities.”
Another spouse, Cherilyn Padgett
added, “I went shopping, learned a little bit
about the Korean culture and had lunch. I
had Korean food, Tteokbokki, Tofu and so
on. They were really spicy but delicious. As
soon as I see anything like this advertised
again, I will definitely go.”
Several spouses won gifts and all received
a certificate of appreciation for their service
as Military Spouses. Everyone hoped there
will be another opportunity to go on a tour,
Military Spouses visit International Market in Busan on the Military Spouse Appreciation learn about Korean culture and meet new
Day, May 8. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Min, Joon-ki and Park, Kyung-rock people like during this event.
Seo, Jung-jung, an intern said, “It was
celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation looked around the Korean market place my first time shopping with Americans. I
Day. The Bus left ACS at 9 a.m. and and bought gifts for their families and translated for them to buy and to discount
returned at 5 p.m. When they arrived themselves. After shopping, they had lunch something. It was a precious experience for
in the market, they were separated into at local restaurant. Some of them knew me. I liked the chance to introduce Korean
several groups and started shopping. They about Korean food, but for other spouses culture and to shop with them.”
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News & Notes
International Festival
and Hoop Fest
DAS International Festival and Hoop
Fest will be held at Daegu American
School campus: Inside the cafeteria
and gym, and outside (weather
permitting), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June
6. This event will showcase food from
different cultures, activities for all ages,
a silent auction of themed baskets,
3-on-3 basketball tournament, soccer
shootout, cultural demonstrations,
singing and performances. Come out
and support DAS with all proceeds
being donated to the PTO to fund
activities, trips, and resources for
students and faculty of the school. For
more information, call Donna Benjamin
at 768-7583.
Army Birthday Ball
‘The Year of the NCO’
The 234th Army Birthday Ball will be
held at Grand Ball Room, Exco Inter-
Burgo Hotel, 6 p.m., June 6. This year’s
theme is ‘the year of the NCO’. Sirloin
steak cooked in red wine and chicken
breast cooked in white wine will be
served. A vegetarian meal is available
on request. The price is 45,000 won
(no dollars). For purchasing tickets,
contact Master Sgt. Cook, 19th ESC
at 768-7117.
Army Benefits Center
Civilian Retirement Briefings
Representatives from the Army
Benefits Center – Civilian (ABC-C) will
be visiting Area IV, June 5 and 8, to
conduct briefings on CSRS and FERS
retirement systems. They will also
provide information on using the EBIS
and IVRS systems for processing
benefits. The CSRS briefing will
be conducted in the HRDD CHRA
Regional Training Center, Building
#1208, Classroom 2, Camp Henry.
The FERS briefing will be conducted
in the Camp Henry Theater, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., June 5 and 8.
CISM Certification
Training Scheduled
Army Information Assurance
professionals (Military and Civilian)
throughout Korea are encouraged
to attend this CISM Certification
training scheduled for 01-05 June
2009 at the Area IV DOIM training
classroom located on Camp Walker.
CISM certification is managed by the
Information Systems Audit and Control
Association and is a DoD Information
Assurance Management Level 3
certification. Attendance is limited
to 15 students. There is no cost for
attendance; however TYD/Per Diem
requirements must be funded by the
student’s organization if required.
Please contact the RCIO IA office for a
SF 182 no later than May 24 via e-mail
to RCIO-K-InformationAssurance@
korea.army.mil. Students selected for
attendance will be notified via e-mail
no later than 26 May.
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Partnership with DAS, Kyungpook National University recognized
By Kim, Ayeon
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
KYUNGPOOK UNIV. — U.S. Army
Garrison Daegu and Kyungpook National
University agreed to develop teaching
practicum program with Daegu American
School and to promote their relationship.
Daegu Garrison Commander Col. Michael
P. Saulnier and Noh, Dongil, president of
KNU signed the memorandum of agreement
at Dr. Noh’s office, KNU, May 1.
Both of parties have recognized the need
for and benefits of increased cooperation
and communication. They agreed that
it is desirable to establish a relationship
that will encourage collaboration between
them. Col. Saulnier and Mr. Keith Henson,
principal of Daegu American School ,
visited KNU Campus at 11 a.m. May 1.
After looking around the campus with
Lorne Hwang, vice president of the KNU
international affairs office, they met Dr.
Noh, Dong-il, Dr. Rim, Seong-hoon, dean
of Teacher’s college and Dr. Lee, Moon-key,
director of Training center for Education
at Dr. Noh’s office. KNU presented Col.
Saulnier an appreciation plaque to thank
for his cooperation to develop collaborative
programs between KNU and Daegu
Garrison. Then Col. Saulnier and Dr. Noh
signed at the memorandum of agreement.
They will encourage development of
professional internship program, teaching
practicum program with Daegu American
School, and collaborative education,
research, volunteer programs.
In support of the agreement, a student
teaching practicum program is agreed
between DAS, the KNU Teacher College,
and Training center of education which is
the first time ever program in Korea. Six
student teachers who were selected through
Daegu Garrison celebrates National Volunteer Week
Daegu Garrison
Army Community Services
CAMP GEORGE — USAG-Daegu
observed the National Volunteer Week
by honoring the volunteers and their
exceptional service to the community, on
April 20 through 25.
Col. Michael P. Saulnier and Command
Sgt. Maj David R. Abbott joined the
Volunteer Coordinator and Middle School
& Teen April 20 to recognize the youth
volunteering their time and service.
Remarks were made by Col. Saulnier as he
congratulated them on their dedication to
serving others.
Col. Michael P. Saulnier and Command Sgt. Maj David R. Abbott join Middle School &
Teen volunteers and congratulate them on their dedication and hard working to help
people in DAS, April 20. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Ayeon
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KNU president, Dr. Noh gives Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Saulnier an Appreciation
Plague to thank for his cooperation to develop relationship between Daegu Garrison and
KNU, May 1. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Ayeon
an interview in English have the chance to American culture and can make better
complete their undergraduate and graduate relationship among the Garrison, Universities
teaching practicum component at DAS in and community in Daegu. This is also a great
this year. Both of parties expect to increase opportunity for professional development
the number of participants next year. Since in both direction; student teachers will
beginning of May student teachers have have the chance to learn about American
taught Public Health, Music, PE, Biology teaching methods, while host teachers will
and Physics at DAS. The duration of this have an opportunity to learn about some
program is 4 weeks, which is same as of the different teaching methods used in
plain teaching practicum component. The Korean schools.
students, however, will be encouraged to Hwang said, “KNU has a longstanding
participate in volunteer program which is and valuable partnership with USAG
the form of supplementary tutorials or class Daegu. Our KNU student interns benefit
preparation with teachers at DAS. tremendously from the professional training
“We are delighted about this new program, and generous hospitality shown by American.
as it will be the first time our students will be We are currently planning some new ways
able to complete their teaching qualification for USAG Daegu military and civilian
in an international context,” Hwang said, personnel to take advantage of the many
“Col. Saulnier, Mr. Henson, and his entire educational opportunities available at KNU,
staff have all been extremely supportive and including continuing education programs
welcoming as regards making this program and short-term summer and winter courses
happen, and we are now just excited about in English for academic credit. Besides we
the potential outcomes.” are hoping that this relationship will develop
Both parties expect that this agreement to include short-term teacher exchanges and
can give more students chances to experience AP courses for DAS students at KNU.”
“I feel like I achieved something. And also experience,” added Russell.
I know that I have more courses to do and On that day each received a certification
challenges in the future. But I will manage of appreciation and small tokens of
those challenges well because I experienced appreciation.
this precious thing,” a student in Daegu Tuesday, 21st Army Community
American school, Russell Midomaru said. Service program mangers, Martie Blanton
“Both Russell and I volunteered at YS and LaVita Vincent (AVC/MOB/DEP)
and School. We want to do this kind of welcomed guests for a light lunch as they
volunteering program again for community recognized the ACS volunteers along with
service,” said Ronald Midomaru. the participants who volunteered to be part
“We volunteered outside, for example, of AFAP. This was the 25th year of AFAP
an electric café and Daegu International and a good time to join them together as
Woman Association and those were really both are made up of volunteering their
great. The electric café was just like a café, time and talents to the greater good of the
so we have learned how to order food and community.
to prepare tea for people. That was a real April 24 was the main event, hosted by
LaVita Vincent, Volunteer Manager and the
staff of the ACS. Each participant received
a certificate of appreciation, roses and small
trinkets on the tables.
Command Sgt. Maj Abbott had the
opening remarks and then dinner was
served. The guest speaker for the evening was
Lorne Hwang, a professor from Kyungpook
University and a partner with the USAG
Daegu community with the internship
program, Good Neighbor Program and
volunteers. Col. Saulnier and Command
Sgt. Maj Abbott presented Certificate of
Appreciation to Freedom Team winners.
Freedom Team is participants that support
— See VOLUNTEER, Page 27—
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Daegu Garrison Firefighters Soldiers participate in community cleanup

train for Medical Emergencies
By Matthew Haskin & Andrew Allen
Daegu Garrison F&ES
OUCH! That's going to leave a mark.
The medical training that First Responders
at USAG-Daegu Fire and Emergency
Services have been completing is going to
leave a mark on the type of quality service
our fire department is providing. The Fire
Department in USAG-Daegu recently
completed the DOD’s First Aid First
Responder and Army's Combat Life Saver Soldiers from Camp Carroll perform a community cleanup May 8 where Chilgok County
courses, with an EMT Basis class. Additional acacia honey festival is held. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee, Dodam
task like HazMat and Medical training are
common place in stateside Fire Departments
but this type of training was overdue here
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Firefighter Crew Chief O, Ho-kyun practices our Soldiers and Families during war and do for the community,” said Col. Saulnier
in Korea.
an IV stick on Crew Chief Song, Chu-sop peace time, said Hwang. during the event for the volunteers.
The recently implemented DOD
During Combat Life Saver training. — U.S. The following people were recipients of “The annual volunteer of the year is
Firefighter training program that helped make
Army photo by Andrew Allen the award for their dedication to helping one of many ways to recognize our valuable
USAG-Daegu Fire and Emergency Services
one of the Best Large Fire Departments in types of events. others: Kelly Gemin, Martie Blanton, volunteers who devote their time and skills
the Army in 2007, now strives to improve The days of the fire departments only Monica Blumberg, Karletta Epps, Rosa to helping others,” said Vincent.
the Emergency Medical Service – EMS - putting the “wet stuff on hot stuff” are long Martinez, Angel Nunez, and Kelly Abbott. “So, for those not registered on line,
capabilities of the organization. Mrs. Choe gone; though we still do this, firefighters The Volunteer of the Year was broken down now is the time to do that, if you need help
Hui Song whom serves as a 911 operator; now use thermal imaging cameras to search in to various categories. The following contact ACS,” added Vincent at the end of
stated “Before, I did not have much of a for fires and victims. We carry Automated people were the winners for this year: Active the event.
concept of EMS duties but now, I find it External Defibrillators for shocking the heart duty- Ryan Hawk; Family Member- Stacey The event was completed by Col. Saulnier
interesting and I'm excited to learn more.” of potential heart attack patients. Fire crews Neubig, Local National- Ki Sook Son, being presented with a check for the hours
With tour normalization, the Fire and train to use high-tech HazMat detection Youth- Russell Midomaru, Civilian- Darryl that volunteers (registered on myarmylifetoo)
Emergency Services must prepare for the devices that use Infrared spectroscopy which Chandler, KATUSA- Kwang Woo Park, logged for the past year as if they had been
potential for an increase in “emergency-call- look at chemicals at a molecular level. and Retiree- Donald Wilson. The Family paid. This year they logged 49, 696 on
volume”. More families will equal more EMS This increasing mission demand to do of the Year award went to Edward and VMIS, however there are many volunteers
calls. In a post 9-11 world, changes in what more with the available work force places a Kathryn Choi. WO Cristal Sales received not yet registered in the system and therefore
the public expects from its fire departments massive demand on education. It has gone a Certificate of Achievement; and the those hours couldn’t be tallied.
has grown. When someone calls 911 they from a basic fire fighting skill set to highly Commanders Public Service Award went to For all volunteers not yet registered
expect that a professional will be there for technical experts who can handle multiple Hanna Zitiak and Lorne Hwang. and you need assistance please call LaVita
them, no matter what type of emergency problems quickly and safely to protect lives, “All year long we should be letting them Vincent, 768-8126 or stop by the ACS.
they have - So we prepare for the most likely property and the environment. know how much we appreciate all they

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AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE

APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

Camps Henry, Walker , George

MD-DHL-09-1045 Social Worker GS-11 MEDDAC-K, May 18

KOEZ09405419D INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER GS-12 Army Engineer District May 20
KOEZ09462106 Contract Specialist NH-2 Contracting Command May 22
KOEZ0934868 Electrical Engineer GS-11 DPW, USAG-Daegu May 22
KOEZ09430766 Mechanical Engineer GS-11 DPW, USAG-Daegu May 22
KOEZ09430797 Supv. Engineering Tech GS-12 DPW, USAG-Daegu May 22
ARMP-09-02 Cash Collector NF-3 Army Rec Mach Prog Until Filled
KOEZ08815156R2 Architect GS-12 DPW, USAG Daegu May 24
MD-DHL-09-1049 Counseling Psychologist (ASAP), GS-11 MEDDAC-K, ASAP May 27
Social Worker (ASAP)
KOEZ0908815156R2 Architect GS-12 DPW, USAG Daegu May 24
KOEZ09422211R Civilian Personnel Liaison YA-2 19th ESC May 27
KOEZ09149199A Interdisciplinary, General Engineer, GS-12 DPW, USAG Daegu May 22
Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer,
Electrical Engineer
Camp Carroll

KOEZ09480629 Interdisciplinary; Civil Engineer, General Engineer DPW USAG Daegu June 7
Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer
KOEZ09443468 Equipment Spec (Automotive) YA-2 AFSBN-NEA May 1
NAF US CITIZEN POSITION
KRNAFEZ09-002-K4-R Recreation Assistant NF-2 DFMWR, CRD, CAC June 2
APF KN & 3RD COUNTRY FAMILY MEMBERS POSITIONS
SA-09-0572T Custodial Worker KWB-3 168th Med Bn May 18
CONTRACT
PAC 16 Administrative Assistant N/A USO Until Filled
PAC 20 Duty Manager N/A USO Until Filled
N/A On-Call HR Specialist N/A SERCO, MPD Until Filled
N/A ACAP Counselor P/T – F/T N/A SERCO, ACAP Until Filled
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951

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