June 18, 2010 Volume 8, Issue 35

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BOSS has a blast

Soldiers make a splash at the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Beach Blast at a Daecheon Beach water park June 12. More than 600 U.S. and Korean Augmentation
to the U.S. Army Soldiers stationed Korea-wide came together for the three day event. Beachside activities included live music, sports, a watermelon eating contest and prize
giveaways. The city of Daechon teamed up with the Installation Management Command Korea and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to subsidize the team-building
weekend, said Area III Community Activities Manager Jim Hogrebe. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Richard Canfield

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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.

USAG-Red Cloud:
Traffic Accident without Injury; Impeding
the Flow of Traffic; Failure to Judge
Proper Clearance; Failure to Maintain
Lane; SUBJECT #1 operating a
Government Vehicle failed to reduce
speed and struck Victim #1s bus, which
was stopped to pick up passengers.
Damage to SUBJECT #1s vehicle
consisted of scratches to the right front
door and a ballistic window removed
from roller brackets. Damage to Victim
#1s vehicle consisted of scratches,
a broken left rear taillight and a bent
gas cover. Korean National Police
responded, but did not refer charges.
SUBJECT #1 and Victim #1 rendered
written sworn statements admitting to
the offense. They were processed and
released on their own recognizance. All
participants reported utilization of their
seatbelts. Estimated Cost of Damage is
unknown. This is a final report.

USAG-Yongsan:
Shoplifting; SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT
#2 were observed via Close Circuit TV
removing two pairs of Jordan shoes and
attempting to exit the Main PX without
rendering proper payment. SUBJECT
#1 and SUBJECT #2 were apprehended
and transported to the Provost Marshals
Office where they were advised of their
legal rights, which they waived rendering
written sworn statements admitting to the
offense. SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT
#2 were processed and released to their
respective units. Estimated Cost of Loss
is $215.00. This is a final report.
Larceny of AAFES Property; SUBJECT
#1 removed a wrist watch then attempted
to exit the Main PX without rendering
proper payment. SUBJECT #1 was
detained and escorted to AAFES Loss
Prevention Office. SUBJECT #1 was
then transported to the Provost Marshals
Office where they were advised of
their legal rights, which they invoked.
SUBJECT #1 was processed and
released to their unit. Estimated Cost of
Loss is $27.95. This is a final report.
USAG-Humphreys:
Traffic Accident without Injury; Damage
to Private Property; Obligation for
Safety Driving; SUBJECT #1, operating
a Personal Owned Vehicle, while
attempting to merge into a lane, failed to
judge proper distance and struck Victim
#1 at Pyongtaek Toll Booth. Damage
to SUBJECT #1s vehicle consisted of
scratches and paint transfer to the right
front door. Damage to Victim #1s vehicle
consisted of scratches and paint transfer
to the left front side. Korean National
Police was notified of the incident and
accepted jurisdiction. SUBJECT #1
failed to cooperate with Korean National
Police and Traffic Accident Investigator
so that information on SUBJECT #1
was unattainable. Both parties reported
utilization of their seatbelts. Estimated
Cost of Damage is unknown. This is a
final report.
USAG-Daegu:
Traffic Accident without Injury; Improper
Backing; SUBJECT #1 operating a
Government Vehicle, while backing,
struck a wall. Damage to SUBJECT #1s
vehicle consisted of a scratch on the left
rear bumper, dent and a scratch on the
left rear fender. SUBJECT #1 reported
utilization of their seatbelt. Estimated
Cost of Damage is unknown. This is a
final report.
The Korean Folk Village, founded on May 8, 1973, is home to numerous collections of Korean cultural artifacts, providing an opportunity
to experience and learn the culture of this historic country firsthand. The village has been developed to convey the wisdom and the
spirit of Koreas ancestors to both domestic and international tourists. Photo courtesy of Ed Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Color Korean War Photo Exhibition how they glow. Tens of thousands of fireflies The Expo is the representative festival
Korean War photos taken by NBC war light up the sky at the center, creating an of Taekwondo athletes and takes place
correspondent, John Rich, will be exhibited unforgettable memory for visitors of all ages. in the home of TaekwondoMuju in
for public viewing for the first time in Korea. Those attending the festival will be treated to Jeollabuk-do Province, Korea. Programs
70 or so color photos will be on display a number of excellent performance events: include not only Taekwondo competitions
at the Presidential Museum of Cheong Nakhwanori, Bangatgeorinori, Erecting (Pumsaemovement, Gyeorugi
Wa Dae Sarangchae. The exhibition is Sotdae, Waterfront Concert, and Traditional sparring, Taekwondo aerobics), but
open from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and is closed wedding Ceremony. There are also a variety also Taekwondo performances, cultural
on Mondays, until June 30. There is no of hands-on experience programs including activities and sightseeing tours of Muju,
entrance fee. By Seoul subway get off Wood & Ceramics Crafts, Natural Dyeing, Buan and Jeonju. These colorful events
at Gyeongbok Palace station, go to exit Making Wooden Insects, Najeonchilgi, and are presented in order to give international
number 4 and walk towards Cheong Wa Glass Crafts.The festival is one of the major Taekwondo practitioners a chance to learn
Dae. eco-themed celebrations in Korea and was more about the culture of Jeollabuk-do
visited by 700,000 tourists in 2009 alone. It province and Korea as a whole.
Muju Firefly Festival Starts is the perfect place for friends and families to
The Muju Firefly Festival, gaining spend quality time, while learning more about Boryeong Mud Festival
growing recognition as one of the major nature delicate ecosystem. One of Koreas most famous festivals,
environmental festivals in Korea, will visitors to the Boryeong Mud Festival
be held at Muju-gun and the nearby Gangneung Danoje Festival slather themselves with mud, which
region until June 20. This years theme The Gangneung Danoje Festival is an contains many nutrients that are known to
is Unite the World under the Light of international celebration that has been be particularly good for the skin.. This year
the Fireflies. The scheduled program designated as an Intangible Cultural Asset held from July 1725.
of events includes an environmental by UNESCO. During the festival, visitors
symposium, cultural events, exhibition, may enjoy traditional folk games played Haneul Park: Transforming Seouls
hands-on experience programs, sporting on Dano while sampling traditional Dano World Cup Stadium
events, and folk culture celebrations. cuisine. Two of the main festival events are When Haneul Park was created, it was
Environmental events include Fireflies the cultural performances: Danogut, a ritual designed with conservation and the
Exploration, Fireflies Natures School, performed to ask spirits for the good health preservation of biodiversity in mind. To
Hyeongseoljigong Firefly Experience and and happiness of people; and the Gwanno that end, five wind-powered generators
Exploring the World of Bugs. The Center masked dance, a traditional masked dance produce electricity to operate the parks
for Hyeongseoljigong Fireflies Experience where the nobles and commoners of lamps, while the methane gas produced
is a theme park-like eco center where society mingle together, their identities underground by the landfill is recycled
a natural habitat for fireflies has been hidden by their masks. as fuel for the stadium and nearby
created so that visitors may observe the apartments. World Cup Stadium Station on
fireflies and learn more about them and World Taekwondo Culture Expo Seoul Metro Line 6 (exit #1).
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net No endorsement implied.
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By Col. Larry Pepper Jackson
Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud
There have been so many changes in Red Cloud
Garrison. To all you folks that have been here for
two to three years, you are the ones who have truly
paved the way for all the things we have done for
tour normalization. Three or four years ago this was a
dependent restricted area. If one of you had mentioned
to me as a garrison commander, Hey Col. Pepper
Jackson, I want a K 8 dependent school, I would
probably say, I dont think its going to happen, or
Col. Jackson, we are going to have a daycare center, I
would probably have said, unlikely.
We have Child Youth Services programs; we have
a lot of things going on. In the last several weeks I have
enjoyed seeing the fruits of our labor, speaking of the
folks who have been here two to three years. Just a
few days ago at Red Cloud we had a grand opening
of our in and out process. This is something I want
to address.
Everything that has come about have come from
your voices, so dont think you dont make a difference,
you make a huge difference, but you have to speak up;
you have to use those Interactive Customer Evaluation
cards and share your concerns and tell me what we can
do to improve our quality of life here in the garrison.
You did that and we have made all the improvements
you see today and many more are coming in the near
future.
Just on Red Cloud three years ago we had
seven different services and they were sprinkled all
throughout our footprint here in the garrison. What
was so amazing was watching young ladies with baby
carriages having to go to this building then having to
go to that building to get something done, then go
to another building on the other side of post to get
something different done. So guess what we did? We
got smart about it; we consolidated seven services right
next to our new lodge and bus station on Red Cloud
Garrison.
Our new lodge on Red Cloud is a first class place.
If you havent been there yet, you need to check it out.
Colonels reclaim bragging rights in softball challenge
By Pvt. Lee Seung-soo
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON The annual
Softball Challenge between the colonel and
sergeant major teams was held May 29 at the
Yongsan Garrison baseball field.
The colonel team - the Eagles - defended
their championship by winning their second
consecutive victory, 15 - 10.
Eagle player, Col. Kevin Lamberth, said
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Col. Larry Pepper Jackson U.S. Army photo
It took us a long time to do it, but we have a lodge here
on Casey and one at Red Cloud.
What I am most proud of is the opportunity to
educate our young children here within the garrison. I
am a DoDDS product. I was raised in an elementary
school in Germany, and I got to see a lot when I was
at a young age. It really broadened my mind when I
graduated from high school and went back to the states.
I found out real quick that I was different because I
was experienced and I had seen so much of the world.
Your children will have the same opportunity now that
we have our own schools here in the garrison. That
opportunity is really priceless.
Speaking of priceless opportunities, it has been my
pleasure and a blessing to have had the opportunity
to work with such a highly intelligent and capable
workforce; one that can make all these things that
one would have thought impossible, come to fruition
here in one of the most contested pieces of real estate
in the world. You are truly the best of the best. No
commander could have asked for better than you. You
have made my command here truly stellar and truly
memorable. I will always revere my experience leading
you and working with you. You all are the brightest
feather in my cap. God bless you and keep you.
the annual Softball Challenge is a great
opportunity to instill a sense of unity and
friendship.
Lamberth also said that it shows the
supporters that athletes from both teams not
only work hard but also play hard.
We want to win the trophy for bragging
rights! I dont want to see the sergeant majors
that come to work on Monday and hear it
from them, said Lamberth, with a grin on
his face.
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Intrepid Warriors fall short of Eighth Army 10-Miler records

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
C A S EY G A R R I S O N Against
inclement weather, Warriors from all garrisons
on the peninsula gathered in Carey Fitness
Center June 12 for the annual running of the
Eighth U.S. Army Annual 10- Miler. The race
is held to determine who will represent the
Eighth U.S. Army for the annual race Oct.
24 in Washington, D.C.
The all-time record of 52:25 set in 1996
by then Spc. Sammy Ngatia of the 473rd
Quartermaster Company at the now defunct
Camp Kyle remains but was almost equaled
by Joshua Hudson, B Troop, 4/7th Cavalry
at Camp Hovey, with a time of 53:27. The
record for the womens division remains. The
all-time record for the Army Ten Miler set
Joshua Hudson, B Troop, 4/7th Cavalry
crosses the finish line 1st with a time
of 53:27 during the 21st running of the
Eighth U.S. Army 10-Miler Qualifier
June 12. U.S. Army photo by Jim
Cunningham
in Washington D.C. in 2009 is 46:59 set by
Alene Reta from Ethiopia and the womens
all-time record of 55:25 set by Samia Akbar,
from Herndon, Va.
I hurt myself in March, Hudson said. I
had to wait three or four weeks before I could
really run, after that, near the middle of April,
I started training again with 50-mile weeks.
Then I began progressing five miles each week
until now, this week I am doing 70 miles.
Hudson revealed he mixed in long runs
and shorter runs with pre-workouts on the
track.
I was hoping I would have someone
to run with, its always easier to run with
competition, he said. I started out a little
too fast, I came out at 5:05, and I should have
started at 5:15, so I probably paid for it in
the middle of the run. I finished strong, so I
did pretty well.
Josue Morales, Headquarters, Korean
Service Corps Battalion at Yongsan Garrison,
finished second overall with a time of
58:55.
Ryan Murphy, Headquarters and
He a d q u a r t e r s D e t a c h m e n t , 1 6 8 t h
Multifunctional Medical Brigade at Camp
Walker, placed third overall with a time of
1:00:58. He had a lot to say about training
for marathons.
I am training for an ironman triathlon
now, Murphy said. Interval work is the
key for me. Most runners do distance work
without doing the 400 meter and 800 meter
repeats, but that is what works for me. You
have got to get on the track.
Jennifer Woods from K-16 placed first in
the womens division with a time of 1:09:48.
She says her strategy was to pick some fast
people to run with and try to get ahead of
them.
Thomas Foldon was my competition and
I tried to stay up with him, but passed him
in the home stretch, she said.
All categories first place times were close
to record times, so perhaps the rain and slick
More than 130 Warriors from around the peninsula gathered in front of Carey
Fitness Center June 12 for the 21st running of the Eighth U.S. Army 10-Miler
Qualifier. U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
pavement on the course caused the Warriors a heavy emphasis on safety when sponsoring
to take safety precautions. or holding sporting events.
For the womens division junior vets, Although we do the same course for
Kristen Epstein from Camp Walker placed the 10-miler every year, the interest is up,
second with a time of 1:11:10 and Fran said Jim Williams, FMWR sports specialist.
Glass from the 168th MMB finished third in Unlike the past, there are more participants
1:11:32. In the womens sub-master division, from other garrisons on the peninsula. For
Shanday Marnoch, Headquarters and safety we have the road guards, the military
Headquarters Company, 19th Expeditionary ambulances; we insure they wear road guard
Sustainment Command, took first in vests and we do not allow head phones to be
1:23:00, Karen Graves, HHC, 1st Heavy used while running.
Brigade Combat Team at Camp Hovey, was
the runner-up in 1:28:11, and Anja Wright
from Yongsan, finished third in 1:29:30.
Carol Lowe, HHC, 19th ESC, claimed first
place honors in the womens master division
in 1:19:49.
For the mens junior vets division, Ledger
West from K-16 placed third in 1:01:02.
Thomas Marnoch, 551st Inland Cargo
Transfer Company from Camp Carroll,
finished first in the mens sub-master division
in 1:02:28 Su Yi, C Company, 3/2nd
General Aviation Support Battalion, was
the runner-up finishing 15 seconds off the
pace, And Richard Gash, HHC, 1st HCBT,
took third place in 1:02:48. For the mens
masters division, Mark Sullivan, U.S. Army
Materiel Support Center-Korea at Camp
Carroll, placed second in 1:03:13 and Richard Josue Morales crosses the finish line
Stewart, HHC, 19th ESC, finished third in 2nd during the 21st running of the
1:09:58. Eighth U.S. Army 10-Miler Qualifier
Red Cloud Garrisons Family and Morale, June 12 with a time of 58:55. U.S.
Welfare and Recreation Sports Division puts Army photo by Jim Cunningham

DOL expresses neighborly concern for disabled children

Red Cloud Garrison Directorate of Logistics and Naruter Home employees unload DOLs donation of 100 boxes of water, 10 boxes of cup noodles and
three bags for the home that cares for mentally challenged children during a visit May 28 in Yangju. DOL employees also donated 1.2 million Won to the
home that it has been supporting the past three years as part of its community relations effort. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Jin
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News & Notes
Army Ten-Miler Lottery
A special Army Ten-Miler military lottery will
run through June 25. Registration for the
run doesnt guarantee entry. There will be
500 randomly selected registrants who will
be guaranteed participation. The lottery is
open to servicemembers from all branches
of the military. For more information, visit
www.armytenmiler.com.
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language is being
offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday
and Thursday in June at Casey Garrisons
Army Community Services classroom in
bldg. 2317. ESL is also being offered in
Red Cloud Garrisons Equal Employment
Opportunity conference room, bldg. S-434,
from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in
June.
Shoppette/Post Exchange
The newly renovated Red Cloud Garrison
Shoppette and Post Exchange in bldg. 6
is now open for business during new hours
from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Teen Luncheon/Army Birthday
Child, Youth and School Services will host
a Welcome Teen Luncheon/Army Birthday
Celebration from noon to 1 p.m., today, at
Casey Garrisons USO Pavilion. Pizza and
cake will be served to celebrate the Armys
235th Birthday. For more information, call
730-3628.
Mitchells Club
Mitchells Club at Red Cloud Garrison will
be closed Monday.
Civilian Newcomers Orientation
Civilian Newcomers Orientation is being
offered twice a month. Upcoming orientations
will be held June 22, July 13, July 27, Aug.
10 and Aug. 24. It will be held from 9 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. in Casey Garrisons Family
Readiness Center, bldg. 2403. To register,
call 730-3107, 732-7779 or 732-5883.
Korean as a Second Language
Army Community Services is offering
Korean as a Second Language from 5 to 6
p.m., Wednesday, in Casey Garrisons ACS
Classroom, bldg. 2317. Registration will be
handled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information, call 730-3107.
Mitchells Club Closure
Mitchells Club at Red Cloud Garrison will
be closed for lunch June 30. It will reopen
for dinner.
Independence Day Celebration
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation will hold an Independence
Day Celebration from noon to 9:30 p.m.,
July 3 at Casey Garrisons Golf Course Club
Parking Lot and Stewart Field. Headlining the
days events are the bands Hoobastank and
Sevendust, the 2nd Infantry Division Band,
Korean cheerleaders, a 2ID paintball match
and a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Back by
popular demand is the family bazaar. For
more information about the family bazaar, call
010-8428-8427. For information about the
celebration, call 732-6760 or 732-6723.
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Warriors battle for track, field awards
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON Though they
run nearly every day for physical training,
more commonly known as PT, Soldiers
from Warrior Country came to the Casey
Garrisons Schoonover Bowl June 5 to put
their speed and skills to the test at the Family
and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Track
and Field Championship.
The event featured five field events and 14
track events for the 131 Soldiers and civilians
who participated.
FMWR sports put together a lot of
five-kilometer runs and 10-kilometer fun
runs, but I think it was a great idea to have a
track and field competition because it offers
something for everyone to do, said David
Smith, Headquarters and Headquarters
Support Company, Division Support Troops
Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. The events
were catered to people who like sprinting
and people who enjoy distance runs, and I
Antonio Pate, E Company, 302nd Brigade Support Battalion, clears the bar in
his final high jump attempt. Pate won the event at 5 feet, 10 inches.
Warriors kick off Memorial Day Fun Run
By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON On
a day when the United States solemnly
remembered its living and deceased veterans,
servicemembers in Uijeongbu paid homage to
those who came before them by participating
in the Memorial Day 5K Fun Run at Red
Cloud Garrison May 31.
Despite the early morning rain that may
have affected participation, a group of 10
dedicated Warriors came out to kick off the
holiday with exercise and put their running
skills to the test with friendly competition.
First through third place runners in the
womens, mens 30 and under and mens 31
and up divisions received a medal.
Marcos Rico, C Company, Division
Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Division, was able to keep up a good pace
and finish in first place with a time of 23:34.
He attributed his success of a daily routine
of physical training and occasional soccer
games.
First place is always nice, Rico said
with a smile. You dont always get to come
in first place so it feels good when you have
that opportunity to shine.
Im proud of everyone who came
out to participate. There werent a lot of
people who came out but the people who
THE MORNING CALM
Brittany Mottley, A Company 302 Brigade Support Battalion, jumps over a hur-
dle in the Womens 100 meter hurdles to finished first in 23.41. U.S. Army
photos by Pvt. Jamal Walker
think that is important to have for Soldiers I love running the relays and I wanted
stationed here in Korea. to share my passion by creating a relay team
Smith said he attended to support his with my Soldiers, said Stanley Mitchell,
Soldiers. Others felt the same way. coach of B Company, DSTB.
Mitchell and his team won the 4x100
relay in 47.82. Smith, who ran the third leg
of the relay explained his teams success.
It all comes down to the first leg of the
race, he said. Our guy came out of the
blocks and took the lead early and all we had
to do was maintain that lead by making good
handoffs with the baton.
Before the event, we were rushing
around, doing the handoff of the baton
because it is so important, said George
Chandler, who ran the second leg of the
4x100 relay for the team.
Smith later won the 100-meter dash in the
mens senior division in 11.69. John Caldwell
ran it in 11:40, nearly three hundreths of a
second faster. Lashavia Prather recorded the
fastest 100-meter time of the day in 14.66.
showed up did a great job and really pushed
themselves. These type of events give Soldiers
an outlet. It gives Soldiers the opportunity
to participate in friendly competition and
definitely builds morale.
Oscar Gallardo, HHSC, DSTB, runner-
up with a time of 24:04 and Rico both agree
that while the early morning rain deterred
participation, the event was still fun.
These events are nice because you
can meet people from other areas and
companies, Gallardo said. Even though
there werent many people because of the
early rain, I still was able to meet new people
and have fun.
I was surprised how good the competition
was considering that there were only a few
people who came. Everybody ran hard and
did a wonderful job.
In the womens division, Earlene
Cornelius Richards, Headquarters
Lavender, Red Cloud Garrison command
Battery, 210th Fires Brigade com-
sergeant major, finished first with a time
mand sergeant major, and Earlene
of 31:50. Marta Artiga was the runner-up
Lavender, Red Cloud Garrison com-
in 35:10.
mand sergeant major, keep pace dur-
In the mens 31 and up division, Melvin
ing the five-kilometer run. U.S. Army
Smith came in third place with a time of
photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
29:36. Trans Comeford finished first in the
mens 30 and under division in 25:04. John competitors.
Obrien was second in 25:26, followed by This was a great event to pay homage to
Kevin Bengough with a time of 50:47. our fellow veterans and show support to the
While the event was competitive, the community for their efforts in supporting
reason for the run wasnt lost on the us, Gallardo said.
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Racing season reopens at Casey 500 Go-Cart Track

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON Soldiers,

civilians and family members gathered at
the Casey 500 Go-Cart Track May 29 for
the season reopening.
The 8th mile track is reset for the new
season with more curves and wider lanes. It
also features four new carts, which are two-
seat carts for family riding fun. A total of 16
carts are available to those looking for go-cart
racing thrills and excitement.
The reopening event featured a barbecue
with hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks
provided by Better Opportunities for Single
and Unaccompanied Soldiers.
We reset the track for this year, said
Sally Hall, Casey Garrison Community
Activity Center manager. We upgraded to a
better layout this year with more challenging
curves and a longer straightaway.
Track sides are buttressed by old tires Warriors and their Family members celebrate the opening of the Casey 500 Go cart track May 29. The grand opening
permanently wired together for improved featured four new two-place cars and a barbecue. U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
safety, Hall said.
We changed our operating procedures something a lot of young guys and families even for 10 minutes, because you feel you barbecue with it, Hall said.
this year, she said. can look forward to, being a little bit of are burning down the track, Tom Markert Two new American recreation aids were
The changes do not affect adults who home in Korea. said, In the hairpin curve I could slide the hired to operate the track so maintenance
want to give children a ride in the two-seat Children of the Markert family found rear wheels out and follow a line similar to a schedules and operations are expected to run
carts as long as they are 14 years old or older some adventure during the opening. real race car. Markert said he recommends smoother than in the past.
and are at least 58 inches tall. They can give It is so much fun riding around the this activity for all families because at only One reason for hiring the new staff was
younger and smaller children a ride around track, said Abby Markert, daughter. Im $5 for 10 minutes the price is right and the to make sure the new safety guidelines are
the track if the younger, smaller children not old enough to drive by myself, so daddy barbecue is next to the track. implemented correctly, Hall said. All of our
meet new guidelines for height, which is drove me. The track is open only on weekends from carts are made by the same manufacturer and
40 inches. I drove around the track for 5 minutes noon to 6 p.m. However, units can reserve they all have the same safety equipment.
I was surprised FMWR offered a go- and it was a lot of fun, said Bonnie Markert, the track for special events by calling: 010- Last year, our first year, BOSS laid out
cart track in Korea, said Tom Markert, wife. The carts do not go very fast, but the 8936-7794. the track and built it. Now, in our second
who has been in the garrison for a year, and handling can give the driver a taste of what We can reserve the track for units or year, they are here to provide the food and
brought his entire family to the track. It is it is like for race car drivers. groups so they may come out for three or refreshments to those wanting to have a
great because it is a taste of home and it is It was a lot of fun going around the track, four hours and run the carts and have a good time.

Korean students learn to cope with fire emergencies

Louie, an 8-year-old student from the J-House English Language School in Dongducheon, spraying water to simulate an emergency situation with Kwon
Soon-cheol, a Casey Garrison firefighter, during a field tour to the fire station June 4. Twenty-one students 6 to 11 years old visited the fire station to
learn what firefighters do during an emergency. The tour was conducted in English by fire station staff members to help the students practice English.
U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Jin
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have shopped on-site at more than 100 remote
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Yongsan Garrison bids farewell to Beth Anne Hall
Installation Management Command Korea Commanding General Brig. Gen. John Uberti (right) gives the Eighth United States Army Helping Hand Award to Beth Anne Hall, spouse of Col. David Hall, in the Naija
Ballroom of the Dragon Hill Lodge May 21. She is recognized for actively participating in a variety of programs to help Families and the community. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rick Canfield
By Spc. Rick Canfield
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON Three
days, 10 men, 20 crates, Beth Anne Hall
said with a grin, spouse of Col. David
Hall, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan
Commander during her farewell speech
in the Naija Ballroom of the Dragon
Hill Lodge May 21. Of those 20 crates
not a single thing in those crates will be
nearly as important or poignant as the
friendship, support and the genuine love
we have received.
Beth Anne was instrumental in helping
Yongsan be the Assignment of Choice
by actively participating in a variety
of programs to help Families and the
community. It is only fitting a farewell
dinner was held in her honor. The
nights activities included gift giving,
an awards ceremony, dinner and live
performances by Sgt. 1st Class Vickie
Marsh, 2nd Infantry Division, who
nailed the vocals on Wind Beneath
My Wings and Shelby Goodman, who
performed a rendition of Fly Me to the
Moon by Frank Sinatra and Lady by
Kenny Rogers.
As he took and kissed the hand of Beth
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Anne, Goodman proceeded to lead her
in a dance while he sang Fly Me to the
Moon.
There is a bet going on to see if we can
make her cry, chuckled Marsh. Halls
eyes seemed to tear up with joy.
Wisty Battles, spouse of Lt. Col.
Thomas Battles Manpower, 8th Army
has known Beth Anne for nearly two
years. As one of the Community Mayors
she has also participated with Beth Anne
in the Army Family Action Plan and
various school programs. I have seen
a lot of changes in the schools since I
have been here, Battles said. CYSS
Youth Sports, Strong Beginnings and
Kiss-N-Drop are some that come to
mind. This is the first installation in
my 20 years that I have ever seen CYSS
programs for 3-year-olds, Battles added.
The addition to the lunchroom at the
elementary school a couple of years ago
was a big improvement.
Saying farewell to a community treasure
is so hard. There are always replacements
and change, began Battles. But filling
someones shoes is always hard to do
especially when the shoes have been filled U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander Col. David Hall (left) poses with his wife Beth Anne during a farewell
by someone like Mrs. Hall. hosted by friends where Beth was showered with praise, serenades and gifts. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rick
Canfield
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News & Notes
Walker Center Reservations
Reservations are required to stay at the
Walker Center. Please email walkercenter@
korea.army.mil for the required reservation
form.
Become a Facebook Fan
The American Red Cross at USAG Yongsan
now has its own Facebook page. Become a
fan today and learn about upcoming events,
find volunteer opportunities, view photos, and
post your own comments. Just search for
American Red Cross USAG Yongsan.
Happy Father`s day
Bowl three games with your children and the
father get two games free. The event is on
June 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Yongsan Lanes.
For information, call 723-7830.
K-16 Playgroup
If you have children between the ages of 6
months and 3 years, the K-16 playgroup is
just the thing! Activities include exploration
in song, movement, music, simple games,
book time , arts and crafts, and special
presentations. The event is on June 21, 10
a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at K-16 Community Activity
Center. For more information please call
738-5151/8861.
ACS Volunteer Orientation
Orientation for new ACS volunteers. Learn
about the ACS mission and all of the programs
available through ACS. Meet ACS staff and
other volunteers. The event is on June 21, 11
a.m. - 12 p.m. at Army Community Services
Building (S4106). For more information
please call 738-7505.
A3 Visa and Sofa Stamp Service
ACS can help you get your SOFA Stamp at
Korea Immigration or in USAG Yongsan from
2 p.m. until 5 p.m. June 22 at S4106 Rm. 122.
For information, call 738-7505.
Tournament Schedule
X-Game Tournament is on June 24, 6 p.m.
Events are at Moyer Community Activities
Center. For information, call 723-3291.
Organization Day
The Yongsan Commissary will be closed on
June 24. This event is vital in helping Yongsan
Commissary employees continue its mission
of serving the military men and women
stationed in the Seoul Korea. For information,
call 736-3310.
Sas Open Recreation
Open Recreation for only 1st-5th Graders
will be held the first Saturday of each month
at SAS, Bldg. 4211. For information, call
738-3051.
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent
Family Advocacy offers Love and Logic
Parenting class. The program includes easy
to learn, practical techniques for raising
responsible kids. The event is on June 24, 10
a.m. - 12 p.m. at Army Community Services
Building (S4106). For more information or to
reserve a seat, please call ACS at 738-7505.
Club Beyond
Club Beyond meets every Tuesday night
from 6:30-8 p.m. in the South Post Chapel.
The club is for students in 6th-12th grade.
For information, call 010-5797-0631.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
USAG YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM
Pacific Wide Mens and Womens Softball Tournament
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON It was
called Americas Pastime during the late
nineteenth and early twentieth century
because it was the most widely played sport
in the country. Before television, kids played
baseball after school, on the weekends and
in the summer. It was literally how America
passed the time.
It is only fitting that the Memorial Day
weekend be celebrated with such sport and
so despite the early morning hours and
inclement weather, around 20 teams came
out to play slow-pitch softball during the
Pacific Wide Mens and Womens Softball
Tournament, May 28 through 31, next to
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsans Collier Field
House. Among the teams, the flashiest and
loudest bunch of players was definitely the
Yardbusters.
Whether we win or lose just coming out
here and being with my team is something Approximately 20 teams come out to play slow-pitch softball during the Pacific Wide Mens and Womens
I look forward to every year, smiled Tiffany Softball Tournament next to Yongsan Collier Field House, May 28 through 31. The Yardbusters team
Carritt, Yardbuster team captain and pose for a photo full of enthusiasm and looking forward to the competition. U.S. Army photo by Sgt.
Military Spouse playing for Okinawa, Japan. Opal Vaughn
Right now there are only two womens and this is why, for this and the Firecracker sportsmanlike banter at opposing teams.
teams at Okinawa so the tournaments that (a softball tournament held in Okinawa on Its all about camaraderie really, LaRoy
we enter we have to play against mens teams 4th of July weekend). Slaughter, Yongsan Softball team coach said.
just so we can get the practice for Korea. Its Each team is composed of Servicemembers, Theres great competition out here. You
hard, Carritt laughed, We go out there Department of Defense workers and meet a lot of people over time; its kind of
and we win sometimes. But for the most Military Spouses with a female and male like fellowship through softball. I dont like
part its just fun. When I first arrived on the team representing each post Pacific-wide. to preach but I can tell you that Ive met a
island there were four womens teams but Not all teams on the roster were able lot of people through the military or sports
theyve slowly dispersed and dissipated so to attend but those who did still found and they have had the same fellowship
now theres just the two. But we keep going time to chat with friends and shout out principles.
Yongsan Soldiers become U.S. citizens
By Spc. Rick Canfield
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON Dozens of
Servicemembers became American citizens,
during a naturalization ceremony on U.S.
Army Garrison Yongsan, May 18.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Larry Wells,
Deputy Chief of Staff, United Nations
Command and U.S. Forces Korea, welcomed
everyone with symbolism. Its raining. Rain
cleanses the earth and makes things new
again. Wells was drawing on the symbolism
that becoming a citizen of the U.S. is like a
rain that cleanses the old away to make way
for new opportunities.
Shortly into the keynote speech, two of
the youngest to become citizens started
fussing and crying. They have the right to
be heard, Wells joked. This is a right that is
afforded every citizen of the U.S.
Do not forget your nationality. It is what
makes us who we are, Wells reminded the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Larry Wells, Deputy Chief of Staff, United Nations Command and U.S. Forces
future citizens.
Korea (left), congratulates Servicemembers who became American citizens May 18. U.S. Army
Among the naturalized citizens were 60 photo by Spc. Rick Canfield
Servicemembers, 20 Military Spouses,
and two children. But the children stole I won a Citizenship Award for helping and serve better, Bright said. Becoming a
the show. The hugs from their parents and others, cleaning up trash, being the flag citizen today reminds me of when I swore
the smiles on their faces made the theater holder and leading the Pledge of Allegiance, to be a Soldier and I feel more obligated to
glow. which she began to sing. serve better.
Philippines-born Jasmine Cooper, 1st Another new citizen was Pfc. Bright For more information on naturalization
grader at Seoul American Elementary School Akwarandu, Army Field Support Command, through military service, contact the U.S.
charmed everyone with her big smile and 70th Brigade Support Battalion, 210 Fire Citizenship and Immigration Services in
stage presence. I am proud of America and Brigade a native of Nigeria. Being a citizen Seoul at 02-397-4282/4548.
hope one day to be a teacher, Jasmine said. gives me more opportunities to progress
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Summer Surfs up! Outdoor pools now open

Va c at i o n
Tr i p s
By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs

School is out. What fun summer vacation trips have you

planned? And why did you pick that spot to visit? Find out
what more than 3,100 Yongsan community members are
talking about by becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook
Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments are kept
in their original form)

April Williams
Reynolds
Facebook Fan

We just got here the beginning of May. So we are

going to be traveling around this area and getting
ready for new baby beginning of September! Would Garrison outdoor pools opened on May 22. Yongsan outdoor pool #2 is open 7 days a week, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and can
love to go to Germany though. Hope you all have a accomodate 280 swimmers. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
fantastic summer!
By Pfc. Choe Yong-joon Korea, available to all Garrison community members,
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs even including the United Nations delegation in
country, the various diplomatic corps, contractors, U.S.
Lisa Poplawski YONGSAN GARRISON Summer is here! U.S. Army Servicemembers, their Families and guests, said Garrison
Garrison Yongsan outdoor pools on Main Post, South Facility Manager Albert Looney.
Facebook Fan Post, Hannam Village and K-16 - opened on May 22. The pool can accommodate 280 swimmers and has
Yongsan outdoor pool #2 is open 7 days a week, 12 p.m. an average water temperature of 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
to 8 p.m., and is host to several events like competitions, Outdoor pools will stay open until Labor Day weekend
youth pool camp, and summer swim lesson camp. in September.
Yongsan outdoor pool is one of the best pools in
Some fun stuff has to wait until my son gets his leg
out of a cast, but in the mean time we are attend-
ing the Marriage Retreat at Pusan, next month mud
festival, the various sport camps, a Korea baseball Girl Scouts collect sheets for Afghanistan children
game hopefully, going to try and get down to Jeju
finally and just drive the Penninsula. Its our 3rd
summer here so weve seen and done some things
already.

Ivy Rebar Hoyle

Facebook Fan

I think were going to get out and explore what Ko-

rea has to offer us this summer. Its our first sum-
mer here, so why not take advantage of the culture
in our own backyard!

Stacey
Markham-Davis
Facebook Fan

Our big trip this summer is going to Busan for a few

nights then hopping on a ferry to Japan. Our list of
things to do on the weekends include Kidzania, Chidl-
rens Grand Park, Lotte World, Everland, and the Hum-
phreys waterpark!
Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and U.S. Girl Scouts Seoul partnered to collect bed sheets for J9s Operation
Winning Afghanistan Cover the Kids. The sheets will be sent to J9 for donation to Afghan children who sleep at the ANA
Hospital Day Care. The photo was taken May 20. Courtesy photo by Myrna Loge
See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photos to our page with a
quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and well see you in the paper. - Your Yongsan PAO team
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Memorial Day Block Party

kicks-off summer

YONGSAN GARRISON Members of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan enjoy

the Memorial Day Block Party sponsored by Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation May 29. Besides the hula hoop contest, Servicemembers and
their Families were treated to bouncy houses, food, games, flea market style
shopping and live entertainment by Mirror House and Fred Shafer. U.S.
Army Photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn

Congratulations
SAHS Class of 2010
By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
Congratulations Seoul American High School Class of 2010! Find out what more than 3,100
Yongsan community members are talking about by becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan
at facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments are kept in their original form)

Diane M. Kelly Brown

Buczkowski
Facebook Fan
Facebook Fan

Class of 2010, congratulations! Laura,
your dad and I are so proud of you. Carry
your thirst for knowledge with you to
Fordham University, continue to work to
achieve your dreams and enjoy going to
school in New York City. We love you!
Im not a parent to one of the graduates but my
sons girlfriend graduated today and all I want
her to know is Katherine you are a beautiful
girl and we are so blessed to have you in our
lives. I am so proud of all you have achieved
since you came here. We love you and cant
wait to see what life has to offer for you now

Sehree Mickel Ron Buss

Facebook Fan Facebook Fan

My son Donald Vadell Mickel graduated
today, and I cant express with simple
words how so very, very proud I am of
him. He is an amazing young man with a
lot of talent! God Bless you Donald and I
will always love you and be proud of you.
Go be and do great things on Bowie State
University campus. Love Mommy!
Congratulations to the class of 2010, and espe-
cially our daughter! We are so proud of all that
you have done and achieved, and know that
even greater things are ahead for you. When
you leave for school along with an empty bed-
room, there will also be a little emptiness in our
lives, but we know that it is all part of a greater
plan. Remember your parents will always be
there for you.
JUNE 18, 2010 NEWS
Avoid heat injuries use the Wet Bulb
By the 65th Medical Brigade Safety Office
Summer has arrived in the Republic
of Korea and temperatures will continue
to climb through the month of August.
Korean summers are notoriously hot and
humid, and people working and playing
outdoors are prime candidates for heat
injuries, especially new arrivals that are not
well acclimated.
Often overlooked, children may also
be at elevated risk for injuries such as
heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps,
dehydration and sunburn when playing
outdoors or participating in sports in the
summer.
Children do not tolerate higher
temperatures as well as adults because they
tend to produce more heat during physical
activities and are not as efficient at getting
rid of that excess heat through sweating.
Most heat related injuries in children are
preventable. Parents, teachers, and coaches
need to be aware of the potential hazards
of high intensity exercise in hot or humid
climates and take measures to help their
children and adolescents avoid them.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
makes the following recommendations
for children and adolescents participating
in physical activities lasting 15 or more
minutes:
At the beginning of a strenuous
exercise program or after traveling
to a warmer climate, the intensity
and duration of exercise should be
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limited initially and then gradually
increased during a period of 10 to 14
days to accomplish acclimatization
to the heat.
Before prolonged physical activity,
the child should be well-hydrated.
During the activity, periodic
drinking should be enforced, for
example, each 20 minutes, 5 oz of
cold tap water or a flavored sports
drink for a child weighing 90 lbs,
and 9 oz for an adolescent weighing
130 lbs, even if the child does not
feel thirsty.
Clothing should be light-colored
and lightweight and limited to
one layer of absorbent material
to facilitate evaporation of sweat.
Sweat-saturated shirts should be
replaced by dry clothing.
Practices and games played in the
heat should be shortened and more
frequent water/hydration breaks
should be instituted.
Finding the wet bulb globe temperature
(WBGT) here is simple and easy because
the 65th Medical Brigade has installed
seven monitoring systems throughout
the Republic of Korea and updates the
information every 15 minutes on their
website, http://www.korea.amedd.army.
mil/webapp/wetbulb/main.asp
This website also provides the latest heat
activity recommendations for adults from
the U.S. Army Public Health Command.
Check it out today!
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Commissaries recognized New active issue search

option at Army OneSource
By DeCA office of communication

FORT LEE, Va. Defense Commissary

Agency officials recognized commissaries
worldwide for outstanding customer outreach
June 9 during the agencys 2010 Conference and
Training Event in Atlanta, Ga.
Store directors were spotlighted for their
commissaries superior achievements in fiscal
2009 for the agencys annual Outreach Challenge
and, for the first year, in their support of Guard
and Reserve on-site sales.
The winning commissaries for the Outreach
Challenge are:
Best Outreach to Retirees Tinker Air
Force Base Commissary, Okla.
Best Outreach to New Recruits and
Schools Sheppard Air Force Base
Commissary, Texas
Best Outreach to Guard and Reserve
Fort Leavenworth Commissary, Kan.
Best Outreach to E1-E6 in the
Continental United States Nellis Air
Force Base Commissary, Nev.
Best Outreach to E1-E6, Overseas
the award is shared by Ramstein
Air Base Commissary, Germany and
Marine Corps Base Camp Courtney
Commissary, Okinawa, Japan.
Best Outreach to Military Families and
Spouses, Continental United States
Fort Riley Commissary, Kan.
Best Outreach to Military Families and
Spouses, Overseas U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan Commissary, South Korea
Store directors of the winning commissaries
accepted the awards from Philip E. Sakowitz Jr.,
DeCA director and CEO. When we say, We
make it worth the trip, we are paying tribute
to our dedicated store personnel and industry
partners who are engaged spreading the message
about this wonderful commissary benefit, he
said. These winners represent the best of the best
when it comes to customer outreach.
The winners of the Guard and Reserve On-site
Sales Awards are:
Small Store category (three-way tie)
Columbus Air Force Base Commissary,
Miss.; Malmstrom Air Force Base
Commissary, Mont.; and Naval Air
Station Meridian Commissary, Miss.
Large Store category Fort Gillem
Commissary, Ga.
Superstore category Pearl Harbor
Commissary, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-
Hickam, Hawaii
The efforts of our people in the stores
resulted in bringing a mini-commissary to
deserving customers that do not live close enough
to a commissary to shop routinely, Sakowitz
said. Many of these sales were in states that do
not have a commissary at all. What a success
story!
For the past seven years DeCA has held an
Outreach Challenge in which commissaries
compete for most originality and creativity in
marketing the benefit. The challenge encourages
commissaries to reach out to authorized shoppers
who may not be using their commissary benefit,
or who may not be using it regularly, and
provides a unique opportunity for store directors
worldwide to share their best outreach practices
with others and to strengthen the commissary
benefit.
This years theme was We Make it Worth
the Trip! which emphasized a targeted approach
to outreach and marketing to military families,
spouses and retirees, with a special focus on
key demographic groups such as young, single
service members and the Guard and Reserve. By Rob McIlvaine Families to senior leaders for action.
The theme encouraged commissary employees FMWRC Public Affairs AFAP is the preeminent means for
to think nontraditionally in their approach to commanders at all levels to learn about and seek
outreach, during this time of tight budgets and On June 15, searching for the progress of solutions for the concerns of their communities.
time constraints. AFAP Active Issues at the Department of the The changes made through the AFAP process
The agencys newest outreach competition, Army headquarters level became easier, thanks to unique in all military branches foster a satisfied,
the Guard and Reserve On-site Sales Awards, the new AFAP Issue Search application. informed, and resilient Army community.
recognizes stores that supported Guard and The constituents that AFAP serve deserve To date, 667 AFAP issues have resulted in
Reserve military members and their families to know the status of these issues. If the Army 117 legislative changes, 162 Army and Office of
at locations at least 50 miles from a brick and cannot resolve an issue, they also need to the Secretary of Defense policy changes, and 178
mortar commissary. Last year, commissaries know what has been done and why the issue is changes to programs and services.
conducted 165 on-site sale events, reaching unattainable, IMCOM Commanding General Since the first signing of the Army Family
83,000 customers and generating $4.1 million Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch said. Covenant in 2007, Army leaders have made a
in savings. This new search tool was developed because commitment to improving Family readiness
It was an honor for me to help recognize Lynch was concerned that those involved in the by standardizing and funding existing Family
these outreach achievements and the amazing AFAP program had no way to track the progress programs and services; by increasing accessibility
commissaries that made them happen for our and eventual resolution of the HQDA AFAP and quality of health care; by ensuring excellence
customers, Sakowitz said. issues they had worked. in schools, youth services and childcare; by
Now, Soldiers, Family members, Retirees, improving Soldier and Family housing; and by
survivors, wounded warriors and Department providing Soldiers and Families a quality of life
of the Army civilians of all components have that is commensurate with their service.

Walker statue to be unveiled the ability to search the database of active issues,
review the status, and learn what is needed for
resolution.
Ceremony scheduled for June 23 Searching for Active Issues is simple and
easy, Shaunya Murrill, FMWRC Family
YONGSAN GARRISON A statue honoring the 8th U.S. Army commanding Programs, said.
general who led the successful 1950 defense of the Pusan Perimeter will be unveiled Simply visit Army OneSource at https://
in front of the 8th Army headquarters building here June 23 at 11 a.m. www.myarmyonesource.com/default.aspx, click
Sponsored by the ROK-U.S. Alliance Friendship Society, the unveiling on Family Programs and Services, click on Family
ceremony will honor U.S. Army Gen. Walton H. Walker, the first Korean War Programs, and then click on Army Family Action
commanding general of 8th United States Army. Plan to access this new search application.
The almost 10-foot-tall bronze statue of Walker will stand on a granite base. Several filter options are available, allowing a
Former ROK President Kim Young-sam, U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens search to be customized. Additionally, if an end-
and 8th U.S. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil Jr. will be the user has a question regarding an Active Issue, they
featured speakers at the ceremony. can pose a question through e-mail and receive a
Open to everyone with base access, the ceremony will be held at Knight response within 72 hours, Murrill said.
Field followed by the statue unveiling across the street in front of the 8th Army The Army Family Action Plan is a year-round
headquarters building. process that begins at the installation or unit level.
In the event of inclement weather, the entire ceremony will take place in front It is the Armys grassroots process to identify and
of the 8th Army headquarters building. elevate the most significant quality of life issues
impacting Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians, and
The active HQDA AFAP Issue Search
Application is a tool which validates senior leaders
within the Army are committed to resolving the
issues submitted by Army Families.
The AFAP process begins at the installation
level in the fall, culminating in an annual
conference to examine and resolve issues. AFAP
delegates develop issues through workgroup
discussion. Issues that require higher headquarters
resolution are forwarded to Mid-level conferences
which are conducted in the spring and hosted by
Army Commands, Army Service Component
Commands, and Direct Reporting Units.
Mid-level issues with Army-wide applicability
are forwarded by Mission commanders to the
Army Chief of Staff for Installation Management
for review by delegates at the Jan. AFAP
Conference. During this conference, delegates
determine which issues will be selected to be
forwarded to the Director of Army Staff to be
worked toward resolution.
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services

Collective Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 10 a.m. Stanley Chapel Contemporary Sunday 9:30 a.m. South Post Chapel 11 a.m. Suwon Air Base Chapel 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel Gospel 12:15 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Gospel Sunday 12:30 a.m. South Post Chapel Contemporary 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Contemporary
Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel KATUSA Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Casey United Pentecostal KATUSA
12:30 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Korean Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
COGIC KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services Catholic Services
Seventh-Day Adventist Mass Mass
KATUSA Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Casey Memorial Chapel 3 p.m. Suwon Air Base Chapel
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey Chapel
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel
Nondenominational
Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplains Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel spectrum of operations from armistice to war.

Jewish Jewish Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Friday 6:30 p.m. West Casey Chapel Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
for helpful links and information

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

USAG Yongsan Chaplains USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud Chaplains USAG Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 753-7274 jonathon.gibbs@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 753-7042 alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6169 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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In Their Own Words: Area IV children share

interpretation and thoughts about Flag Day
By Kim Min-yeong
USAG Daegu Public Affairs

U.S. Army photos of original artwork by Kim Min-yeong and Kim See-un

Alliah T. Burke
For me, the flag always exists in a beautiful day. You can see the two butterflies proving a nice day in the sky. My flag is standing by me. The reason that I next to flag is that I want
to show you how much I love my national flag.

Jordan Clarke
I believe that there should be peace, but it is for hard many countries to have peace since they are poor and they need money to help them. I want to represent my flag for all the
struggling countries and hopefully they get the peace they deserve.

Noreylos B. Barrett
The idea of the flag is every persons personal thinking. So, I think that the pineapple should have its own national flag. One of funny style pineapples is standing in the middle
representing their nation. The colors that I used are definitely yellow for describing a pineapple society.
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The Patriot Express top 10 questions answered
The Patriot Express is a US Transportation
Command (USTRANSCOM) program to
provide transportation to and from overseas
duty locations. It is not new program and has
been in operation for decades, to include Europe
and the Pacific.
It previously serviced Korea until 2005, when
DoD cutbacks and OEF/OIF requirements
forced US Transportation Command to reduce
worldwide service.
Due to USFK Tour Normalization and
Transformation, USFK requested this service be
brought back to support the increase of families
associated with the new tour lengths.
There have been many questions related to
the service, as expected, with reinstating the
service. Many military personnel and families
who have been in for a while may remember this
service as the Rotator, while the newer members
and their families may know nothing of it.
The following are the top questions asked and
can assist your use of the Patriot Express.
1. What is the Patriot Express?
A. It is a USTRANSCOM Program. It
provides contracted commercial aircraft to
support government transportation to Overseas
Duty (Space Required) locations. It is also an
additional option for Space Available Travel.
2. Is it mandatory to use the PE for PCS/
TDY?
Warrior University success story
The Warrior University, Degree @ Three
concept is the brain child of the Commanding
General, 2nd Infantry Division, MG Michael
S. Tucker. It is also being implemented under
his guidance. One of his objectives is to raise
the level of educational awareness within the
Division.
The Education Services Officers, in
conjunction with the 2nd Infantry Divisions
Staff, have revised education programs and other
services. The following revisions have already
taken place: (1) Soldiers get time off to attend
classes each Tuesday and Thursday from 3 p.m.
to 6 p.m., (2) Battalion Education NCOs have
been appointed, (3) More courses are being
offered, (4) Changed the free bus schedule so
Soldiers can get back to their home installation
after attending a class at another installation,
(5) Changed evening serving hours of dining
New systems make military moves more efficient
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON With the busiest
season for permanent-change-of-station moves
under way, officials at U.S. Transportation
Command are encouraging servicemembers
to take advantage of new systems designed
to make the process more convenient and
efficient.
Transcom launched the new Personally
Procured Move, or PPM, system to better
compensate servicemembers who personally
move their household goods on military
orders, said Dolly Davidson, a change
management outreach specialist at Transcom.
PPM replaced the old Do It Yourself, or
DITY, move system.
Under PPM, servicemembers can receive
NEWS
A. Yes; DOD Guidance mandates that your
Commercial Travel Office book the PE as the
First Option for official travel from overseas
locations.
3. What are the check-in times?
A. Duty Passengers must be present 3 hours
prior to departure with all traveling members of
their party and proper documentation. Duty
Passengers are offered Early Bird Check-in up
to 24 hrs prior to departure. Space-A roll call
will be 3 hrs prior to departure.
4. What is the Early Bird check-in and
how do I sign-up?
A. It is a program offered at Osans AMC
terminal and allows booked (duty) passengers
to check-in their bags and obtain boarding
passes/seat selection early. The terminal will
be open 24 hours prior to mission departure
and all members of your traveling party do not
need to be present at this time however; the
person checking in must have all required travel
documentation.
5. Can I sign up remotely?
A. Yes. Remote sign-up allows passengers
to enter the backlog by faxing copies of proper
service documentation along with desired
country destinations and family members first
names to the aerial port of departure. The fax
data header will establish date/time of sign-up;
therefore, active duty personnel must ensure
facilities so Soldiers can have dinner after
attending a 3 to 6 p.m. class.
2nd ID Soldiers are accepting the challenges
of pursuing their education in Warrior Country
and elsewhere on the Korean Peninsula as a result
of the newly established Warrior University
program throughout Korea. This is a First for
our soldiers in Korea who are taking advantage
of the $4,500.00 Tuition Assistance the Army
provides them annually (fiscal year). This
program will help qualify them for promotion
points, reclassification, and future employment.
Commanders have recognized the value and
support on-duty and off-duty education
programs to maximize retention and progress in
the military. As a result of this recent expansion
of educational support, Academic Intuitions have
experienced a resounding increase of hundreds
of Soldiers participating throughout the Korean
up to 95 percent of what it would cost the
government to move their goods using a
commercial carrier. They can hire a commercial
mover if they choose, move some or all of their
goods themselves, and pocket any savings
they receive.
While converting to PPM, Transcom also
introduced a new system, the Defense Personal
Property System, to process and manage
household moves.
DPS is a computerized management
system for moving the household goods of
military members and Defense Department
civilians, Davidson explained. It automates
many steps involved in military moves:
pre-move counseling, scheduling, tracking,
invoicing and claims-filing for household
goods shipments.
This eliminates the need for servicemembers
the fax is sent no earlier than the effective date
of leave. Mail and e-mail entries will also be
permitted. The original date and time of sign-up
shall be documented and stay with the passenger
until his or her destination is reached. Upon
reaching their destination, the passenger may
again sign up for space available travel to return
to home station.
6. What is the Travel Route?
A. Mission 1 Seattle-Misawa-Osan-Misawa-
Seattle; Mission 2 Seattle-Anchorage-Yokota-
Osan-Kunsan-Osan-Yokota-Anchorage-Seattle
7. What is the Baggage Allowance?
A. Each passenger is allowed two pieces of
baggage not to exceed 70 pounds each and 62
linear inches (sum of length/height/width) at
no cost. Bags larger than 62 linear inches and
or heavier than 70 pounds will be counted as
two pieces. Items exceeding 100 pounds and
or 80 linear inches will not be accepted, and
must be moved as freight. Piece rate prices can
vary depending on your destination but will
not exceed $103. Carry-on baggage must fit
under the seat or stowed in the overhead bin.
Approximate dimensions are 9 x 14 x 22 for on military aircraft.
a total of 45 linear inches. Items that appear
to be large or irregularly shaped, will not be
accepted for main cabin storage and will be
tagged and placed in the belly of the aircraft.
Passengers flying Space-A are not authorized
Peninsula. Leadership is extremely proud of our
Soldiers meeting their military mission and at the
same time pursuing their education goal while
on active duty, serving their country.
Some Facts about the program:
1. Time off to Attend Class, Degree @
Three: The 2nd Infantry Divisions Commander
has authorized every subordinate Commander
to release Soldiers to attend classes from 3 p.m.
to 6 p.m. two days a week. Soldiers will not be
punished, penalized, or given additional duties
because they attend these classes. However,
they must be informed that when enrolled in a
course that their place of duty is the classroom,
and only an O-5, or above can excuse them
from a class.
2. Unit Education NCO: Battalions will
designate an Education NCO (similar to
Training NCO or Career Counselor) who
will assist Soldiers who wish to participate in
this education program. They will monitor
to schedule appointments at their base to
arrange their household goods moves face-
to-face, she said, allowing them to make
arrangements anywhere, any time.
In DTS, you can go in 24/7, you can
counsel yourself, you can put in your shipment
and move arrangements, and everything else
is done automatically, she said. You can do
it from your laptop, from your work station,
even your living room couch. And you can also
track your shipments online, too.
And unlike the legacy paper-based system
it replaces, DPS is equipped to process moves
servicemembers make themselves which
constitute the vast majority of moves.
Aside from convenience, DPS is a big
money-saver for the government, not only
reducing PCS processing costs, but also
generating lower cost estimates from many
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excess baggage.
8. What are the costs if I want to flying
Space-A?
A. There is a minimal fee for using Space
Available travel. The current fees are around
$30 from Korea to Seattle. From the US to
Korea it is about $15. These fees are customs
and immigrations and arrival fees charged by US
airports and are normally covered in the price of
a commercial airline ticket.
9. Can I ship my pet via the PE flights?
A. At this time, importation of pets is only
allowed at Incheon International Airport. This
is currently being addressed at the government
level to allow this in the future.
10. Do I have to be in uniform to travel?
A. Each service determines its own travel
uniform policies for duty passengers. When
civilian clothing is worn, use common sense.
Attire should be in good taste and not in conflict
with accepted attire in the overseas country of
departure, transit, or destination, as defined by
the DOD Foreign Clearance Guide. It should
also be capable of keeping you warm especially
For more information on Space-A
Travel visit http://www.osan.af.mil/
units/731stairmobilitysquadron.asp, or by
visiting the www.usfk.mil and clicking the
Patriot Express link at the bottom of the page.
participation by Soldiers of their battalion
and report statistics to the Education Services
Officers. If special transportation or a change to
the free bus schedule is needed to accommodate
attendees, they will contact the 2nd Infantry
Divisions Transportation Officer.
3. Additional Classes: As enrollments
increase, Academic Institutions are prepared to
add courses and hire additional instructors.
4. Transportation: Free bus schedules have
been adjusted to accommodate Soldiers who
are taking classes at installations other than the
one they are assigned. If additional changes are
required the 2nd Infantry Division, G4 will assist
in getting the changes made.
5. Dining Facility Hours: Serving hours
for evening meals in dining facilities have been
changed so Soldiers who attend class from 3
p.m. to 6 p.m. may dine after class and those
who attend class from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. may
dine prior to class.
moving companies, said Roland Amos, chief of
the DPS functional and requirements branch
at Transcom.
Thats a big factor for the military, which
spends about $2 billion a year for more
than 550,000 household moves, Transcom
reported.
With all these factors in DPS favor,
Transcom officials are encouraged by the
dramatic increase in its use since the Personally
Procured Move rollout.
The services and the servicemembers
have definitely embraced it, Davidson said.
[Usage] went up to about 50 percent right
from the get-go.
Now, Davidson added, with the legacy
system expected to remain operational until
December along with DPS, her mission is to
encourage servicemembers to choose DPS.
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- Keep your feet

comfortably apart.
- Make small loads.
- Keep your back straight. - Get help if the load
- Bend at your knees. is too large.
- Keep the object close to your - Always turn your feet,
body and keep a good grip. never twist your back.

https://safety.army.mil
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3-2 Aviation Battalion hosts Burrowes at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex

By Pfc. Paek, Geun Wook
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

Rodriguez Live Fire Complex

The 2nd Infantry Division Command Sgt. Maj.
Peter D. Burrowes visited the Multi-Purpose
Range Compound, also known as Rodriguez
range, to participate in a gunnery exercise
involving the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation
Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade,
members of the Republic of Korea Army and
to qualify on the range with the M-249 from a
CH-47 Chinook recently.
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Command
Sgt. Maj. Leeford C. Cain flew out to Camp
Red Cloud and escorted Burrowes to MPRC.
As soon as Burrowes arrived there, he went to
the dining facility and had lunch with Soldiers
from 3-2nd Avn. They ate Meals Ready to Eat or
MREs and Burrowes chatted with the Soldiers
for about an hour.
Burrowes wanted to hear about any issues
that the Soldiers had and in turn, Soldiers
had a chance to hear what the top, 2nd ID
Noncommissioned officer had to say.
He talked about Warrior University and the
importance of getting an education.
He distributed a warrior seven card to each
Soldier and emphasized doing the right thing.
After having lunch, Burrowes shook hands with
each Soldier and gave them a coin for their hard
work while in the field.
It helps to know what is coming from
above. When we are privates, we do not really
understand everything all the time. said Pfc.
Laura M. Hamilton, an air traffic controller from Command Sgt. Maj. Leeford Cain, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade command sergeant major, helps Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Burrowes, 2nd Infantry
Fox Co. 3-2nd Avn., 2nd CAB. Division command sergeant major, prepare for his qualifying run at the Multi-Purpose Range Complex. Burrowes succesfully qualified with the
After spending time with Soldiers, Burrowes M-249. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Paek, Geun Wook
went up to the range control tower to participate
in the exercise. The afternoon gunnery exercise members and pilots. said Maj. James E. Tully, an officer from S-3, on the range everyday for the last six months.
kicked off with ROK Army Soldiers firing from The ROK Army also has CH-47 Chinooks 3-2nd Avn. Soldiers from 2nd CAB controlled A Soldier who was communicating with
a ROK Army CH-47 Chinook. Several ROK and it is a great opportunity for them to the exercise at the control tower, communicating pilots let Burrowes know when and where
Army Chinooks flew out and crew members fired see how we train and how we work on air with ROK Army officers, and supported ROK to fire and he successfully qualified with the
on targets. This exercise was designed to further coordination between crew members and pilots. Army Chinook firing exercise. weapons system.
crew members ability to shoot from aircrafts said 3-2nd Avn. Command Sgt. Maj. Derrick The day came to a conclusion with Burrowes I love everything about aviation, said
under various conditions. Merriwether. firing from a Chinook with the M-249. Burrowes Burrowes. I enjoyed todays exercise and
3-2nd Avn. also conducted firing exercises This exercise not only trained ROK Army fired at the same type of targets that the ROK I could feel how hard Soldiers have been
during the gunnery and supported their ROK aviation on aircraft firing and coordination Army had been firing at earlier in the day. training. I am very proud of 2nd CAB Soldiers
Army aviation counterparts in training their crew among aircrew members, but also gave them With a large smile on his face, Burrowes and I know they are the best aviation team and
a chance to communicate with the U.S. Army, blasted away at the targets like he had been they are ready to fight tonight.

U.S. Military Academy Cadets experience Army life with the Iron Horse Battalion
By 2nd Lt. Daniel Kim
6-52 Air Missile Defense Battalion
Suwon Air Base 6-52 Air Missile
Defense Battalion hosted visiting cadets
from the United States Military Academy
from May 25 through June 15 during their
Cadet Troop Leadership Training, here.
CTLT is a program for cadets who are in
their final years at the USMA or in ROTC
programs. During the training, cadets
experience life as an officer in the Army by
shadowing platoon leaders.
Over the course of several weeks, Cadets
Michael Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Gorn, Kyle
Maggard and Kristina Donohue reported to
6-52 AMD Batteries where they were given
the opportunity to learn and understand air
defense operations.
Among the activities prepared by the
Iron Horse Battalion, the cadets participated
in a 35th Brigade Field Training Exercise
at Suwon and Osan Air Bases, visited
Echo Battery at Camp Casey to observe
an Avenger unit, toured the Demilitarized
Zone and met Maj. Gen. Jeong Sig Kim,
Republic of Korea Air Force 10th Fighter
Wing commander.
During a luncheon with the cadets, Kim
said As future officers in the U.S. Army, you
must realize the importance of working with
other countries. I hope you learn from the
positive relationship between 6-52 AMD
BN and 10th Fighter Wing. Through
cooperation and open communication, the
two units have great respect for one another.
I firmly believe we serve as the example for
all American and Korean units working
together.
CTLT with the Iron Horse Battalion
provided Cadets with firsthand knowledge
of the Air Defense branch and what it means
to be a junior officer in the U.S. Army
operating on the Korean peninsula.
Doing CTLT in Korea was a unique Cadet Michael Fitzgerald receives a gift from Maj. Gen. Jeong Sig Kim, Republic of Korea Air
experience, said Maggard. I have a much Force 10th Fighter Wing commander, after a luncheon. 6-52 Air Missile Defense Battalion hosted
better understanding of the Air Defense visiting cadets from the United States Military Academy from May 25 through June 15 during
branch. their Cadet Troop Leadership Training. Courtesy photo
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News & Notes Middle School Chorus, combined Band performance

Child, Youth and School Services Job Fair
Child, Youth and School Services is hosting a
job fair at the PX June 22, July 13 and August
culminating event for students
10 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. The Employment
Readiness specialist and CPAC staff will be
available to answer questions and to help
applicants. For more information, call 753-8507
or 753-8284.

Parenting Teenagers Class

Humphreys Family Advocacy program is
offering a Parenting Teenagers class June 24
starting at 3 p.m. in Army Community Service,
building 311. For more information on this and
other Family Advocacy classes, call 753-3742.

Youth Sports Trip to Hanwha Eagles

Baseball Game
USAG-Humphreys Youth Sports is offering a
trip to a Korean professional baseball game
June 26 in the city of Daejon. The signup for
the trip is at the Community Activity Center and
prices are: $15 for adults and $5 for kids the
fee includes transportation, ticket and a boxed
meal. The deadline to sign up is June 23; call
753-5601 or 753-5602 for more information.

Community Yard Sale

Outdoor Recreation is hosting a community-
wide Yard Sale June 26 from 9 a.m. 2 p.m.
Fees are $10 for a spot and table; $10 for a
canopy and $5 for individuals that have PCS
orders with a 60-day window. To reserve a spot
or for more information, call 753-3255 or 753-
3013.
(Clockwise from top left) Humphreys American School chorus members sing several songs during the spring performance, band students
Osan Well-Animal Veterinary Clinic play their rendition of Hard Rock Blues as Michael Perez directs the concert. U.S. Army photo by Steven Hoover
The Osan Veterinary Clinic wants to keep your By Lori Yerdon
furry friends healthy and strong so they will
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
be at the Community Activity Center, June 28
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They offer micro-chipping,
inoculations, parasite checks and physicals. Humphreys garrison Humphreys American School hosted a Middle school band and chorus spring performance
Walk-ins are welcome in between appointments, here June 4, showcasing the schools 42-piece band and vocal talents of the chorus students.
but appointments are recommended. If your The Middle School chorus sang their renditions of Pie Jesu, Les Miserable Medley, Lean on Me, Good Riddance
animal is sick, it cannot receive treatment at this and Sweet Dreams while the band treated audience members to Old MacDonald had a Band, Theme from Symphony #9
clinic. Call 784-6614 for more information or to Ode to Joy, Hard Rock Blues, Greensleeves and Power Rock.
make an appointment. HASs music program is rapidly growing, said Michael Perez, HAS music teacher. We have two bands, one chorus,
after school drum and guitar clubs and piano students. Im looking forward to next year and continuing the tradition of this
Learn to Use Korean Public Transportation
outdoor, end of the year concert.
Travel with Army Community Service to Seoul
and back using a bus, the subway and train
system. Along the way, learn how to pay for
tickets, interpret subway maps and build
confidence while exploring a new environment.
Every Saturday at 9 a.m. ACS has a tour guide
at the BBQ pavilion near the walk-thru gate
ready to help groups navigate their host nation.
To sign up or for more details, call 753-8401 or
Daughters boogey with Fathers at annual dance
753-8804.

Splish and Splash is Open

Splish and Splash is open now through Labor
Day and features: two water slides, a zero-entry
water play area, childrens pool and water fort,
Olympic-size pool, hot tub, snack bar, outdoor
volleyball court, diving boards, water basketball
area, locker rooms and an amphitheater. The
park is open: Monday Thursday, 12 8 p.m.
Friday Sunday, 11:30 a.m. 9 p.m. and U.S.
and Training holidays 11:30 a.m. 9 p.m. Call
754-6412 for more information.

Free Tutoring
Online tutoring, homework help, test preparation
and more can be found at Tutor.com all for
free! This safe online environment provides
educational support for grades Kindergarten
12th and even college prep students. The
tutors are certified teachers, college professors,
professional tutors or graduate school students Humphreys garrison Over 100 community members attended
that provide help in all grade levels of Math, USAG-Humphreys 2nd annual Father/Daughter Dance at Tommy Ds June 12. The
Science, English and Social Studies. Register dance was an early celebration of Fathers Day - which is on June 20. In addition
at www.myarmyonesource.com and choose
to dancing, fathers and daughters were treated to food and some participants won
the grade level you need help with. For more
information or help with registering, contact prizes during a drawing courtesy of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
Joseph Jacks at 753-8274. U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
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Friendship Baseball Game brings Korean, American youth together

By Hye-Young Lee and Jessica Ryan
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON The

Humphreys Mariners hosted students from
Chung-dam Middle School for a Republic
of Korea and U.S. friendship baseball game
at Independence Park here on June 8.
The ROK and U.S. game brought
together the neighboring communities as
both teams played a friendly game and
learned about each others cultures.
An example of a cultural exchange is that
in Korean baseball, players bow to each other
during the opening ceremony.
Baseball is universal, said Devon Kirby,
a Youth Sports assistant, everyone knows
baseball. It brings people together.
Parents and Youth Sports staff members
hoped the friendship game gave both teams
a good opportunity to interact and socialize
with one another.
South Korea is a strong ally and as
our host, it is important to build positive
relations within the youth, said Bradley
Ficek, Humphreys Youth Sports director.
I think it is important that the American
and Korean youth interact with each other
so they can build good relations for the
future, said Kirby. Maybe these kids will Humphreys Mariners shake hands and bow with Chung-dam students before the start of a Republic of Korea and U.S. friendship baseball game
work together one day. at Independence Park on June 8. U.S. Army photo by Jessica Ryan
The Chung-dam Middle School team, with their Korean neighbors. well, the matter of winning the game was not he said.
from the nearby town Namsan-ri, looked We are getting to know the Koreans a priority. Having fun was their priority. As the game came to a close, both teams
forward to the game because it was their better and showing them that we are good Chung-dam Middle School teacher and had a great time playing with each other and
first time playing with Americans. people, said Daniel Song, 7th grader at coach Wansu Kim said The result of this wish to play more games in the future.
Playing a sports game with Americans Humphreys American School, and Jacob game is not important. I want the youth to I want to play baseball again and
is a first for me so I am really excited, said Lamberth, 9th grader at Osan American come together and have a good experience regularly with them after this game, said
Sinhwa Koh, a third year student at Chung- High School. by playing sports. Chisu Kim, a third year student at Chung-
dam Middle School. For the Mariners, the game was another Mariners coach Justin Bruschi agreed. dam Middle School.
The Mariners, a team comprised of special occasion because it was their first The team does not get a lot of time to The Humphreys Mariners won the game
middle school and high school students time playing at Independence Park. play [during the regular season]. We try to with a score of 13 to 11.
from Humphreys, were eager to play a game Although both teams wanted to play make the games as enjoyable as possible,

Humphreys community members experience traditional music, dance at festival

Pyeongtaek Twenty-seven Humphreys community members travelled to the Pyeongtaek Arts Hall for a traditional Korean music and dance festival also known as a Gukak on
June 8. During the festival, the audience members listened to Gyeonggi folk songs and watched as dancers performed traditional Korean dances. For more information on Community
Relations events and trips in the USAG-Humphreys area, call Peter Yu at 754-7652. U.S. Army photos by Hye-Young Lee and Jessica Ryan
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Murray new commander of Chinhae

Cmdr. Don Murray became the new Commander, Fleet Activies Chinhae in a ceremony held in the base gym June Commander Fleeet Activities Chinhae seal. U.S. Army Photo by
14. U.S. Navy Photo Mary Grimes
U.S. Naval Forces Korea ever been in the past and its a credit to the hard at the bit to take over, said Weedon. I hope replaced Ch in Jinhae city when Korea
Public Affairs Office work and extraordinary leadership by people the next two years are so wonderful for you and standardized the English spelling across the
like Andy. your family that you understand why this is so nation. The name of the U.S. Navy base
Weedon, whose next duty assignment hard for me today. continued to be Chinhae because it is a
CHINHAE, Republic of Korea Cmdr. will be at the Office of the Chief of Naval Murray, a native of Freedom, Okla., was proper noun.
Don Murray relieved Cmdr. Andy Weedon Operations in Washington D.C., wished assigned to Maritime Sealift Command, Joint CFACs mission is to maintain and
as Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae in Murray a wonderful tour in Korea experiencing Military Exchange Program, Military Surface operate facilities and provide support to
a ceremony held in the Chinhae base gym the local community and the Korean culture. Deployment and Distribution Command prior Sailors, Marines, families and U.S. Navy
Monday. In just a few years you will be up here in to become the commanding officer of CFAC. ship during peacetime, exercises and
CFAC is the only U.S. Navy base in the my spot and someone new will be chomping CFAC is in the city of Jinhae. The J contingency operations.
Republic of Korea (ROK) and is located on the
southern coast of the Korean peninsula, with
more than 100 Sailors and families aboard.
For the Sailors and civilian employees
of Chinhae, I look forward to our important
and dedicated service together, said Murray.
I want you to know that because of the great
work that you do, day in and day out, Fleet
Activities Chinhae has a top-notch reputation
around the world.
Weedon also complemented the people
he worked with for the past three years and
thanked them for all of their hard work
and creating an environment that makes
many American Sailors want to come back
to Korea.
When you go back to the United States,
you can tell the story of two nations with
a strong alliance forged in blood, countries
that have never fought against each other and
instead have supported each other in conflicts
spanning the globe, said Weedon.
Rear Adm. Pete Gumataotao, Commander,
U.S. Naval Forces Korea, was the guest speaker
and recognized the unprecedented bond
between CFAC and the city of Jinhae.
The number of ROK military and civilian
officials from the city of Jinhae is a testimony
of the strength and enduring relationship that
Andy has fostered during his command, said
Gumataotao. The alliance between the ROK
Navy and the U.S. Navy is stronger than it has Sideboys salute the new Cmdr. of Fleet Activities Chinhae, Cmdr. Don Murray. U.S. Navy Photo by PV2 Jang Bong-seok
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t News & Notes
Korean War Site (Waegwan & Dabu-
dong)
June 26
Battle of Dabu-dong where the U.S.
Army dug in while fighting against North
Korean Communists in August 1950.
There is a memorial commemorating
the battle of Dabu-dong in honor of the
American Soldiers who fought here.
The battle site (Bowling Alley) is one
of the most rewarding and memorable
tours for Soldiers in Korea. Call 764-
4124 for more information.
Spa Valley Indoor Water Park
June 26
Come and enjoy the Korean indoor
water park. Please call at 764-4123
(Camp Walker) or 764-8325 (Camp
Carroll) for details.
USAG DAEGU
AUTO & CYCLE SHOW
July 4/2-5 p.m.
at Camp Walkers Kelly Gym parking
lot. Register at the Camp Henry Auto
Skills Center by June 21. Call 768-8164
for details.
4th of July Extravagant
Chili Cook Off
July 4
2-4 p.m. Camp Walker Fitness Center
parking lot. Chili is judged on; aroma,
color, consistency, taste, and aftertaste.
Entry forms are available at the Camp
Walker CAC. For details contact 764-
4440. The deadline to register is June
30.
USAG Daegu Sports Event
July 4
Softball tournament 3 and 4 July. Sign
up for the event at Kelly Field! Event
begins at 3 p.m. Contact 764-4800 at
Camp Walker or 765-8287 at Camp
Carroll for more information.
USAG Daegu Independence Day
Celebration
July 4, Kelly Gym parking lot.
Come out and celebrate the Fourth of
July and our countrys 234th birthday!
Softball, Chili cook-off, fun and games,
a concert by Hoobastank and, of
course, fireworks!
2010 Daegu Area Intramural
Summer Basketball Unit Level
League
Pre-Season Tourney July 12-16 at
Camp Carroll. Daegu Area League
begins July 19. Singt up at Kelly
Fitness Center by July 2. Coaches
meeting TBA.
POC: 764-4800 or 764-4225.
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Two great students (in the middle) win the scholarships are part of the Scholarships for Military Children Program for this year. The winner
of a $2,500 scholarship is David Martinez (left) and a $1,500 scholarship is Michael Colon (right). U.S. Army Photo by Kim See-un
Camp Walker Commissary dishes out scholarships to two students
By Kim, See-un
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON Thanks to
the Scholarships for Military Children
Program, two U.S. Army Garrison Daegu
students are ready to carve their way into a
brighter future. David Martinez and Michael
Colon got a little closer to reaching their
education goals May 26 when they were
presented $2500 and $1500 scholarships,
respectively.
The scholarship presentation was held
at the Camp Walker Commissary while
USAG Daegu and Area IV leadership, proud
parents, friends and commissary officials
looked on. The scholarships are funded by
manufacturers and suppliers that provide
products and services for commissaries
around the globe.
On hand to present the scholarships
was USAG Daegu Deputy Garrison
Commander William Christman.
For these two great students, college life
will be totally different compared to your
high school life now, christman said. We
know you did wonderful things, and maybe
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Nondisplaced Overseas Returnees
The Department of Defense PPP
Operations Manual was recently updated
on 7 May 2010 and contains several
significant changes affecting Nondisplaced
Overseas Returnees who are eligible for
return placement assistance to CONUS
at the end of their overseas tours.
Registration Eligibility
Some Components had allowed employees
with return rights to a lower grade to remain
overseas until receipt of a valid PPP offer.
The new DoD policy provides that
eligibility for employees with return rights
to a lower grade now ends 30 days before the
end of the overseas tour.
This will mean that employees
who do not receive valid offers during
their initial registration periods will
be removed from the program 30 days
before the end of the overseas tour and
one thing you will want more than anything
else is freedom. You will have that, but with
that freedom comes responsibility.
My point is, you will have a great
opportunity to go on to college and make it
on your own if you make the right choices.
Good luck to your bright future.
In showing his appreciation for the
scholarship award, Martinez said, I am
very excited. I am proud of my high school
and for having an opportunity to take part
in activities that resulted in receiving this
scholarship. My scholarship is based on
my whole high school career, my grades,
leadership abilities, and participating in
various activities around the community.
My GPA was pretty good. Throughout
the school year I got involved in a number of
things. I did volunteer work which allowed
me to go to Korean soup kitchens, I served as
Youth Services coach, I volunteered with the
Boy Scouts. I liked to help them out.
As for my leadership opportunities,
I was as captain for three years and three
different sports in my senior year, and last
year I was captain for football team. All
my experiences were really helpful for my
will be required to exercise return rights.
Registration Priorities
The priority for nondisplaced overseas
returnees was Priority 2 for their own
Component and Priority 3 for other
Components. Additionally, the priority
remained the same throughout the
registration period.
The priority has been changed to Priority
3 to all Components. However, HQ DA
obtained an exception for Army employees
to continue to be considered as Priority
2 within Army for the first year of their
registration. The priority will change
to Priority 3 after the first year. The
priority changes to N-No priority after
2 years. Once the priority changes to
N, selection will not be mandatory, but
registrants may be selected if Priority 1 and
Priority 2 referrals are cleared. Priority 3
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futureespecially for my university life.
Said Colon, I feel really good and
honored to be given the opportunity to
receive this scholarship. Actually, I have
high grades, and participated in a number
of extracurricular school and community
activities. Those are just some of the reasons
why I can stand here as a winner of the
scholarship. I am going to go to University
of Temple and study criminology. I will
do my best with my valuable experience.
Thank you.
The two scholarship recipients received
a huge round of applause from family and
friends, who wished them well. Daegu
American School (DAS) provided this huge
opportunity for my son, Martinez father
said. I have to admit that when I first
visited DAS, I thought the school might be
too small and unable to offer some of the
opportunities my son had received from
other schools hed attended.
Today, I am overwhelmed with pride. I
sincerely appreciate DAS for the support it
provides the community, but Im especially
appreciative for what this scholarship does
for my son.
referrals do not block the selection of N
registrants. N registrants will not block
the selection of candidates from outside of
the Component.
This will mean gaining activities must clear
their Priority 1 and Priority 2 referrals before
considering nondisplaced overseas returnees.
When matching Priority 3 registrants are
available, all appointments (including
reinstatements and conversions) and transfers
are prohibited. The availability of Priority 3
registrants does not, however, preclude the
filling of positions by promotion, demotion,
or reassignment, if a person currently
employed on a permanent appointment
within the Component is selected.
See PPP on page 28
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Hard work and diligence really pays off as
USAG Daegu Cub Scouts move up the ladder
Member of the Boy scouts Honor society remind three boys that are graduating from cubs
to boy scouts to do their best everyday as they follow the arrow that leads the Boy scouts to
success. U.S. Army Photo by Kim Min-yeong
By Kim Min-yeong
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON Three Area IV
cub scouts moved up to Boy Scout level,
while a few more young boys joined the Cub
Scout ranks during a crossing over ceremony
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recently on Camp Walker. The excitement
of the event was matched only by the event
itself, which turned out to be an evening that
would make any parent proud.
Called the Arrow of Light, the traditional
ceremony marks a huge accomplishment for
a Cub. According to James Tollett, Cub
Master, I am very proud of these boys.
They have worked hard and this ceremony
represents the results of what happens when
you do the best you can and never quit.
The event has profound meaning. The
three graduating boys were acknowledging
are moving from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts.
To become a Boy Scout, a boy must be
between 6 to 10 years of age. A boy can join
Boy Scouts at the age of 10 or 11 , but thats
only if he has achieved the Arrow of Light.
Tonight, three of these boys have met these
qualifications and more, and they are being
presented awards because they achieved this
level successfully. What that means is they
have shown that they possess all the qualities
associated with being a boy scout -- loyalty,
faith, good cheer, courage, strength, honesty
and friendship.
Whether it was a pat on the shoulders
or an old-fashioned hug, parents attending
the ceremony werent shy about expressing
both their joy and their pride in the
accomplishments of their children.
With his mother Laurel on hand to
observe the ceremony, and his brother
Morgan Baek -- also a scout -- looking
on, Liam Baek beamed with pride as he
crossed the bridge into the Boy Scout level.
I feel very happy to move up to the higher
position, Liam said. It means I have grown
up fast and reached the age of 10. When we
were going camping, I have to set up the tent
and we had to cook by ourselves. At first, I
didnt know how much eggs or how much
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toast we needed, but now, I have learned and
I can cook easily.
Proud of the accomplishments of all
the boys, Boy Scout Master Art De Los
Santos, Jr. said, I have been a part of the
Boy Scouts for 11 years, and Ive served as
a master for about six of those. I have the
responsibility as a scout master to make
sure the boys are learning and having
fun. One major part of this program is
teaching them how to be responsible.
We sometimes let them decide what it
is they want to do. We then oversee their
projects and serve as their mentors. This
type of responsibility helps build their
character in every way, and the result of
their achievement is why the ceremony
like the Arrow of Light means so much to
the boys, and to everyone who supported
them. Today is a proud day for the boys
and for the Boy Scouts as a whole.
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11th World Firefighter Games coming to Daegu in August
Daegu City will be hosting the 11th World
Firefighter Games for 2010 from 21 thru 29
August. Different countries vie for the honor
to host the games, and this year Korea won
that honor and will be sponsoring the games
in Daegu City and surrounding areas. Held
every two years, the first World Firefighter
Games were held in Auckland, New Zealand
in 1990. The goal of the games is to celebrate
friendship through competition, information
exchange and to experience the international
camaraderie of firefighters around the world.
This year Daegu City has opened up
the games not only to firefighters, retired
firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and firefighter
family members, but to all U.S. Forces Korea
personnel stationed in Korea, both military
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and civilian.
Based on prior year events, Daegu City
is expecting 60 countries and 10,000 people
participating in 75 different events from
fishing, cycling, marathons, table tennis,
sailing, rugby, baseball, triathlon, swimming,
windsurfing, as well as one specific firefighter
only event, the Strongest Firefighter Alive
competition. Except for a select few events, you
must be 18 years old to participate.
The Opening Ceremony and majority of
events will be held at the Kolong Field Concert
Hall in Duryu Park in Daegu City. The
welcome and farewell dinners will be held at the
Hotel Interburgo at the EXCO Convention
hall, also in Daegu City.
USFK military or civilian personnel who
wish to attend and compete in the events
should be on official leave status or off duty
for those living in the local area. Those
wishing to participate must register online
at www.wfg2010.com prior to the July 10
deadline. USFK participants will register
at the domestic registration fee. Costs are
60,000 Won for competitors, 30,000 Won
for technical support persons and or family
members, and 50,000 Won for the welcome
and farewell Dinners.
Daegu City is also looking for volunteer
language translators to assist some of the
foreign teams that will attend. Volunteers who
can translate European languages (German,
French, Spanish, etc.) to Korean or English
are welcome. Those wishing to volunteer as
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translators can contact the U.S. Army Garrison
Daegu Fire Inspector, 768-7867.
For additional information, please check the
official website www.wfg2010.com or contact
the USAG Daegu Fire Chief, 764-5901.
Enjoy Korea, Daegu City and the World
Firefighter Games
PPP (continued from page 26)
Nondisplaced overseas returnees were
previously referred to all Components.
The new DoD policy provides that,
after 1 year, referral will be limited to the
registrants own Component. At that
point, Component PPP Coordinators can
authorize the non-selection of Priority 3
nondisplaced overseas returnees.
This will mean that registrants who do not
receive a valid offer within 1 year of registration
will be referred to their own Component.
For Additional Information
Please feel free to contact your servicing
Civilian Personnel Advisory (CPAC)
Human Resources Specialist if you have any
questions regarding these policy changes.
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