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FEBRUARY 18, 2011 • Volume 9, Issue 17 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil
Region’s top
chefs advance
to Army-level
competition
By Russell Wicke
IMCOM Korea Public Affairs
YONGSON GARRISON — Twelve of the Army’s
best chefs in Korea were recognized at a ceremony
Feb. 11 and sent to Fort Lee, Va., Monday to compete
for bragging rights in the Department of the Army’s
Culinary Arts Competition.
Each year installations from across the globe gath-
er to compete for top honors in culinary arts, and
chefs here have an extraordinary track record for win-
ning top Army awards in their profession, according
to 1st Lt. Timothy Peters, Installation Management
Command Korea logistics and supply officer.
The 12 culinary artists that will represent the U.S.
Army in Korea spent the last six weeks practicing
and perfecting their craft at the K-16 Dining Facil-
ity with Master Sgt. Gregory Welch, IMCOM Korea
senior food manager, as their lead. At the ceremony
a luxurious display of their work was set up as a rep-
resentation of their training and hard work. The U.S.
Army Food Program is designed to cultivate the best
culinary artists – and this training is considered a
privilege, said Peters. But through peer interaction,
the training is also designed to indirectly improve
the quality in all the Army’s chefs. Brig. Gen. David
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Brig. Gen. David G. Fox accidents resulting in 115 fatalities.
Editor: Russell Wicke
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ter months may change rapidly and
USAG-RED CLOUD long upcoming weekend without warning; snow, black ice,
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Staff Writers: Pfc. Mardicio Barrot, Pfc. Jin Choe
Command Sgt. Maj. David Abbott and extended hours of darkness also
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Staff Writers: Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon, dent’s Day began with the passage tions.
Pfc. Choe Yong-joon, Pfc. Hong Moo-sun of Public Law 90-363 in 1968 and is Commanders, Division Chiefs,
USAG-HUMPHREYS a celebration of both George Wash- Noncommissioned Officers, and
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Public Affairs Officer: Lori Yerdon birthdays. The legislation moved the Composite Risk Management to re-
CI Officer: Steven Hoover
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the third Monday in February since vilians have completed the training
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Police Blotter
The following entries were ex-
cerpted from the police blotters
the previous week. These entries
may be incomplete and do not
imply guilt or innocence. For all
subjects masculine pronouns (he,
his, etc.) are used despite gender.
USAG Yongsan
Larceny of AAFES Property: Sub-
ject was observed concealing a
box of Coricidin on his person
and exiting the Post Exchange
without rendering proper pay-
ment. Subject was detained and
escorted to the Security Office.
Be a taxpayer’s friend:
Conserve energy
By Col. William P. Huber
Yongsan Garrison Commander
School Closed
Casey Elementary School
will be closed Feb. 21 to observe
Presidents’ Day. For more
information, call 730-6444.
CAMP CASEY — Kim Seong-hwan from Company B, Division Special Troops Battalion, drives past Yoo Seung-
joon, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Battalion, for a lay up during the 2011 Warrior Country KATUSA Basketball
Championship at Camp Casey’s Hanson Fitness Center Jan. 10. 1-72nd Armor behind a game-high 15 points
from Ha Tae-min coasted to a 49-32 win. 1-72nd Armor also won the Warrior Country and 8th Army titles in
2007. Kim Se-hyun paced the losing team with 12 points. Left, Kim Hyun-tae, 1-72nd Armor, hauls down a
rebound during the championship game. Courtesy photos by Jeffrey Rivers
USAG-RC • PAGE 6
http://redcloud.korea.army.mil USAG RED CLOUD THE MORNING CALM
Memorable
Experience
in Korea
By Sgt. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
We just got back from the DMZ as a team-
building exercise. It was a memorable expe-
rience taking our KATUSAs to witness first-
hand why they serve. What has been your
most memorable moment since being in Ko-
rea? Find out what more than 6,900 Yongsan
community members are talking about by
becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan at
facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments are
kept in their original form)
Kimi Kibarian
Fowler
Spouses and Servicemembers participate during a Zumba class held at the Hannam Village Gym Feb. 1. - U.S.
Facebook Fan Army photo by Sgt. Luz Marin
Sheila Gober
Facebook Fan
Duchesne
Crawford
Facebook Fan
other spouses from various parts of the by an ACS volunteer in Zumba class
globe had much in common with her. and was asked to participate as a judge
“My background is German/Spanish; in the card-making contest,” said So-
therefore Korean culture is new to me. ergel. “I recently arrived in Korea and
I love this group. Although from differ- find myself very glad there is a program
ent countries, everyone here has made like this in the community.”
a big difference for me.” Contributions by local businesses
“Garrison Yongsan and the Installa- and organizations helped make the
tion Management Command will en- Valentine’s Day fun possible. “Prizes
sure families are supported through- for the contests’ winners where pro-
out their tours here in Korea,” said vided by Reagan Komperud-Merritt,
Garrison Commander Col. Bill Huber The Dragon Hill Lodge Guest Coordi-
said. “We are keeping our promise to nator,” said Peralta. “Mr. An Chang Sin,
make Yongsan a place where commu- USAG Yongsan Community Relations
nity members can thrive.” Officer, donated the supplies needed
Donna Winzenried considers this to carry out the fun arts and crafts ac-
group a great tool to encourage lo- tivities.”
cal interaction and communication The International Spouses Support
among spouses. ”It is a wonderful way Group meets every 2nd Monday of the
for these young ladies who are from month unless otherwise announced
foreign countries to meet each other by ACS. More information can be ob-
and gather essential community infor- tained by calling 738-7123 or emailing
mation,” said Winzenried. http://yongsan.korea.army.mil/acs.
Mary Soergel was cleverly intro- asp. x
duced to the group. “I was approached luz.marin@us.army.mil
Center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. mander Col. Bill Huber. “That is my
and on Thursdays it is open from 1 p.m. promise to the community.”
to 7 p.m. For information related to tax ser-
“Garrison Yongsan and the Instal- vices, call 723-7887 or stop by the
lation Management Community sup- Yongsan Tax Center in room 113 of the
ports all Soldiers, Families and Army Moyer Community Activities Center.x
Civilians with quality programs that yongjoon.choe@korea.army.mil”
meet their needs,” said Garrison Com-
U.S. Army chefs in Korea enjoy unusual success in top culinary competition
CULINARY ARTISTS from Page 1
members who eat at dining facilities. selected as members of the elite U.S.
In the past several years, U.S. Army Army culinary Arts Team, a team that
chefs from Korea have been enjoying competes in both national and inter-
an unusual amount of success at the national competitions including the
competition. In 2005 Team Korea won World Cup in Luxembourg, Germany,
at the U.S. Army level and set a world and Hotel Olympia in London.
record by winning the Installation of But at the ceremony Fox said all the
the Year Award by a 20-point margin. competition represented something
Additionally, that year Team Korea beyond the awards given. “These 12
won medals in every category required Soldiers are proud culinary artists,
for the installation of the year compe- but they also set the example by serv-
tition. In 2006, Team Korea won at the ing others,” said Fox. “In their service
Army level again. In 2007 they won they are doing their part to make the
recognition for having the best buffet world’s best Army the powerhouse that
table in the flagship event and took top it is today.”
honors in the Student Skills competi- In order to recognize that service,
tion. Again in 2008, Team Korea took and for their exceptional skill, the 12
first place in the Junior Chef of the Year chefs received certificates of achieve-
competition, the Nutrition Hot Food ment and neck medallions according
Category and the Cold Buffet category, to points awarded by judges at the lo-
finishing second place overall in the cal competition in Korea. While they
Installation of the Year Competition. have proven to be the Army’s best in
Team Korea has enjoyed so much suc- Korea, Fox said that “we believe they Sgt. Jeffrey Matthews (left), 6-52nd Air Missile Defense Regiment 35th Air Defense
cess in the U.S. Army competitions, will prove to be best in the Army for Artillery Brigade, receives feedback from a judge during the six-week training event at
that several chefs from the group were 2011.” x the K-16 Dining Facility on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan. — Courtesy photo
Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 754-7274 sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169 milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores: Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6016 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
754-7042
IMCOM-K • PAGE 16
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Aaninka from Cote d’Ivoire perform the Mandingo dance, which is to encourage hard work on the farm. It is danced by both farmers and the women who bring water to them.
Africa in Pocheon
Music, dance troupe introduces ‘new vision’
Story and photos by Kevin Jackson
dance group from Cote d’Ivoire on the
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs Ivory Coast – has resided at the center
since 2006 and performs three shows
POCHEON – While a trip to the daily. It also performed for United
Africa may be a stretch for many Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-
budgets, a short drive to the African moon, appeared on KBS television’s
Cultural Center here is easily within “Star King” and entertained world
reach and an exhilarating experience. leaders during the G20 Summit in
Nestled between the far northeast Seoul.
side of Uijeongbu and the Korean “We are here to change the ideas
National Arboretum in Pocheon, lies people have about Africa,” said
a two-story exhibition hall, an outdoor Sea Made Yul, founder-director of
sculpture park and live performance Aaninka, which means ‘our view.’
hall – all dedicated to African culture. “We want to show people the best
The short 100 yard walk from the of Africa.”
entrance to the museum takes visitors Yul said people often form
Zozo Martial plays the djembe – one of past some unique wood and iron their opinions of Africa from
West Africa’s most popular instruments art. But once inside the museum, the strife, poverty, starvation
that is played with bare hands. Below, visitors are surrounded by Asia’s and AIDS reports they see on the
taxidermied lions are among the more largest collection of African art. More television. Through the myriad of
than one dozen animals on display. than 8,500 sculptures, artifacts and traditional dances that celebrate
household items are packed into the coming-of-age ceremonies and
facility, some of which are for sale. weddings, birthdays and funerals, to
It also has taxidermied giraffe hunting and warding off evil spirits,
and lions, among more than a dozen Yul said his troupe intends to leave
animals that typically roam the African audiences with a “new vision” of
safari. While it may be offensive to some Africa.
visitors, it’s all part of the experience “I hope people learn from
and only a 30- to 60-minute drive from (the cultural center and dance
any Warrior Country installation. performance) about Africa and
And that’s just the museum. The come to know Africa better
experience gets even better! because we have many good
Aaninka – an 18-member music and things,” he said. x
Whereabouts
Hours: Museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
(until 7 p.m. in July and August) and
closed on Mondays. Performances are
held at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Admission: Entrance/Performance
fee is 3,000/5,000 Won for elemen-
tary students, 4,000/6,000 Won for
middle/high school students and
5,000/7,000 Won for adults. A 1,000
Won discount is offered for military.
t News & Notes Military Saves Campaign 2011 comes to USAG DAEGU
Chess Tournament By Jeannie Y. Relaford of organizations and individuals of different age groups that compete to
Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Camp Walker USAG Daegu Financial Readiness Program committed to both helping and design the best piggy bank and a prize
CAC. Open to all adult DOD personnel, Coordinator supporting military members and will be given to the winners. There will
18 years and older, stationed on Army their loved ones build personal also be investment workshops held
DA EG U G A R R I S O N — Yo u savings arsenals to provide for their Feb. 24, beginning at 7 p.m., in the ACS
installations in Korea who are authorized might be asking yourself “What is
to use FMWR facilities. Waivers for immediate, long term financial needs building on Camp Henry.
Military Saves? Well, it’s a social and debt reduction. The overall goal of the “Military
younger players will be reviewed on a marketing campaign developed to
case-by-case basis. Top 3 players will be In USAG Daegu, the annual Military Saves” program is to promote debt
persuade, motivate, and encourage Saves week runs February 20-27, 2011. reduction, savings and investing
eligible for advancement to the USAG military families to save money every
Daegu level of competition on March During that time there will be a variety in the military community, with
month, and to convince leaders and of events and workshops up and the help of financial awareness. For
19. Call 764-4123 for more information. organizations to be aggressive in running at the Camp Walker PX and more information please contact the
Indoor Soccer League promoting automatic savings. The Commissary. We are offering a “Piggy ACS Financial Readiness program
Camp Carroll Daegu Area Indoor Soccer campaign itself is a growing network Bank Beauty “contest that will consist representative at DSN: 768-8127. x
League begins on February 28. Register
Now. Call Camp Carroll Daegu Area
Sports & Fitness Center at 765-8287 for
more information.
Daegu and Area IV get Valentine’s Day gift not soon forgotten
USAG Daegu DHR Director Marleen Rosalie gets her car cleared - sort of!
Pfc. Chung Ji-man (right) does his best to keep the sidewalk clear after 4 to 6 inches of
snow fell Feb. 14, a 30-year high for Daegu. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Jang Bong-seok
USAG-D • PAGE 28
http://daegu.korea.army.mil USAG DAEGU THE MORNING CALM
Shop, Save and thrive
WhAT IT MEANS:
• Through the ‘Bringing the Benefit to You’ campaign,
Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their Families
have shopped on-site at more than 100 remote
locations and purchased $14 million worth
of commissary products.
용산 기지 사령관
사설
납세자의 친구가 되십시오: 에너지를 절약합시다
마찬가지입니다. 우리가 적게 직접적으로 조절한다고 생각해야
있는 가족들과 연락을 유지하고 용산기지는 물, 전기, 그리고 천연 자원의 현명한 관리는 우리가
빠듯하다고 말입니다. 금융 그리고 다른 공공장소에 부착하기 여러분이 가족을 이끄는 사용하는 모든 것에는 우리 위대한
스트레스는 미국 중산층과 미국 시작했습니다. 이 것은 하나의 배우자이든 부대나 사무실을 국민이 지불한 비용을 포함한다는
국방부 모두에게 타격을 주었고 계획일 뿐이고 우리는 사무실에서 이끄는 군인이나 민간인이든 절약 것을 기억하는 등 모범을 보이십쇼.
많은 문제들과 마찬가지로 우리들 그리고 집에서 여러분의 도움이 문화를 홍보하는데 저와 기지에 집에서나 직장에서나 군살 없이
또한 우리의 예산을 재평가하여 필요합니다. 우리 모두는 온도 동참하십쇼. 필요없는 전기를 깨끗하게 운용하는 리더가 되어
현명하게 소비하는 것이 조절 장치, 스토브 다이얼, 그리고 끄고 방 온도를 현명하게 결정하고 다른 사람들의 믿음을 존중한다는
불가피하게 되었습니다. 용산기지도 수도꼭지가 우리 세금의 흐름을 낭비되는 자원에 주의하며 우리가 것을 보여주십쇼.