MARCH 4, 2011
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Army offers generous
benefits to patrons, BUT
some services come at a
PRICE
Garrisons in Korea
to charge for cable,
theater admission
By Russell Wicke
IMCOM Korea Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Begin-
ning April 1, U.S. Army garrisons in
Korea will join other overseas garri-
sons by charging patrons basic rates
for cable television and movies played
in Base Exchange theaters.
Patrons can expect to pay $15 a
month for basic cable TV services,
which will expand to include all AFN
channels, and premium subscribers
will pay $40 monthly – a $5 increase.
According to Ron Buss, Family-Morale
Welfare and Recreation Business Pro-
grams chief, these changes are neces-
sary to cover the cost of maintenance
and distribution for cable TV infra-
structure.
At the Exchange theaters, patrons
can also expect to pay the same stan-
dard admission prices for movies at all
Exchange Theaters world-wide. Those
admission prices are $5 for first-run
movies and $4.50 for regular releases.
Admission for children 12 years and
under will be $2.50 and $2.25 respec-
tively. Repeat showings, which are
movies that have been released on
DVD, will be $4 for adults and $2 for
children, and Special Play movies,
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Area 1 tests base defense
By Kevin Jackson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD – Sounds of
small arms fire pierced the brisk, heavy
late evening air as defensive forces in-
side U.S. Army installations here braced
themselves to withstand simultaneous
coordinated attacks on all access con-
trol point gates throughout Warrior
Country — a situation that made for an
intense exercise.
The exercise was conducted Feb. 22-
23 at all major installations in Area I as
part of a Defense Department and De-
partment of the Army annual require-
ment to conduct base defense tests. The
realistic two-day scenario known across
the DoD and Army as a base defense
anti-terrorism exercise was re-invented
as a Full Spectrum Force Protection Op-
erations exercise for the Area I training
event.
Second Infantry Division Assistant
Division Commander for Maneuver
Brig. Gen. Charles Taylor said, at the
core of the plan’s concept was the idea
that everything Soldiers do is an exer-
cise in force protection.
The exercise was designed to vali-
date and improve the U.S. Army
Garrison Red Cloud force
protection program and
anti-terrorism plan and
demonstrate the combined
forces’ capability to con-
duct a full spectrum of
operations and increased
force protection levels as
it transitions to wartime
operational plans with its
2ID partner units.
“It was very impressive,” said Doug
Atwater, director of the USAG Red
Staff. Sgt Ryan Bellerby (left) and Sgt. Christopher Williams, Cloud’s Directorate of Plans, Training,
members of the K-9 Unit with 55th Military Police Company, Mobilization and Security and the exer-
exit the Casey Elementary School after searching for a simu- cise coordinator, about the final event.
lated bomb during an Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection exercise “A coordinated enemy full assault was
Feb. 22. School authorities evacuated students and staff be- not in my original scenario, but it gave
fore the MPs entered the building with their explosive detection
dog, Mmoose. — U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt Jennifer Bunn — See BASE DEFENSE, Page 5 —
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Gates: Army culture must change in future

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By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Defense Sec-
retary Robert M. Gates told cadets Feb.
25 that they must continue changing
the culture of the Army to ensure the
service can handle the challenges fac-
ing America.
This was the last opportunity for
the secretary to speak to the Corps of
Cadets. He has announced he will step
down as secretary later this year.
Gates spoke about the future of con-
flict and the implications for the Army.
He talked about institutionalizing the
diverse capabilities the service will
need. Finally, he threw out some ideas
for how the service can recruit and re-
tain the leaders needed in the 21st cen-
tury.
“When you receive your commission
and walk off these parade fields for the
last time, you will join an Army that,
more than any other part of America’s
military, is an institution transformed
by war,” Gates told the cadets gathered
in Eisenhower Hall.
He said the changes have been
wrenching, but the service used the
experiences to learn and adapt. They
“allowed us to pull Iraq back from the
brink of chaos in 2007 and, over the
past year, to roll back the Taliban from
their strongholds in Afghanistan,” he
said.
The experience must be learned and
incorporated into the service’s DNA
and institutional memory, the secre-
tary said.
All this leads to the challenge of
how the Army will structure itself, and
train and equip for the diverse range of
missions it will face in the future.
“There has been an overwhelming
tendency of our defense bureaucracy
to focus on preparing for future high-
end conflicts - priorities often based,
ironically, on what transpired in the
last century — as opposed to the messy
fights in Iraq and Afghanistan,” Gates
said. “But without succumbing to what
I once called ‘next-war-itis,’ I do think
it important to think about what the
Army will look like and must be able
to do after large U.S. combat units are
substantially drawn down in Afghani-
“I
n my opinion, any future defense
secretary who advises the president to
again send a big American land army
into Asia or into the Middle East or Af-
rica should ‘have his head examined.’”
stan - and what that means for young
leaders entering the force.”
The United States has not done a
good job over the years in forecasting
where the next conflict will be, Gates
said, but the country can build the ca-
pabilities to deal with a range of crises.
“We can’t know with absolute cer-
tainty what the future of warfare will
hold, but we do know it will be exceed-
ingly complex, unpredictable, and - as
they say in the staff colleges - ‘unstruc-
tured,’” he said.
Gates listed a few of the challenges
facing the country that will continue
after U.S. involvement in Iraq and Af-
ghanistan wind down. These include:
terrorism and terrorists in search of
weapons of mass destruction, Iran,
North Korea, military modernization
programs in Russia and China, failed
and failing states, revolution in the
Middle East, cyber threats, piracy, nu-
clear proliferation, natural and man-
made disasters and more.
There is a need for heavy armor and
firepower, but there also is a need for
counterinsurgency and humanitarian
assistance, the secretary said.
“Looking ahead, though, in the
competition for tight defense dol-
lars within and between the services,”
Gates said, “the Army also must con-
front the reality that the most plau-
sible, high-end scenarios for the U.S.
military are primarily naval and air
engagements — whether in Asia, the
Persian Gulf, or elsewhere.”
The strategic rationale for swift-
moving Army or Marine expeditionary
forces and airborne infantry or spe-
— Robert M. Gates
Secretary of Defense
cial operations is self-evident, he said,
given the likelihood of counterterror-
ism, rapid reaction, disaster response
or stability or security force assistance
missions.
“In my opinion, any future defense
secretary who advises the president to
again send a big American land army
into Asia or into the Middle East or Af-
rica should ‘have his head examined,’
as [Army] General [Douglas] MacAr-
thur so delicately put it,” he said.
The Army is not going to just build
schools and sip tea, the secretary said.
Still, the prospects for another head-
on clash of large mechanized land
armies seem less likely. “The Army will
be increasingly challenged to justify
the number, size and cost of its heavy
formations to those in the leadership
of the Pentagon, and on both ends of
Pennsylvania Avenue, who ultimately
make policy and set budgets,” Gates
said.
Enemies will seek to attack the
United States where they believe
America is weakest. The Army will not
repeat the mistakes of the past, where
irregular warfare doctrine was shunted
aside after the Vietnam War, the secre-
tary said.
Gates said the odds of repeating
another Afghanistan or Iraq - invad-
ing, pacifying, and administering a
large third world country - may be
low. But in what Army Chief of Staff
Gen. George W. Casey Jr. has called “an
era of persistent conflict,” those un-
conventional capabilities still will be
needed at various levels and in various
locales, he said. x

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From 175th Financial Management Center
YONGSAN GARRISON — The annual Overseas
Housing Allowance Utility Survey started Tuesday and
will continue through March 31.
Annually, the Defense Travel Management Office
conducts the survey to collect utility and recurring
maintenance expense data from service members who
receive OHA. DTMO uses this data to compute OHA
Utility and Recurring Maintenance Allowances for
service members worldwide.
All service members in Korea who reside in private-
ly leased quarters and receive OHA will receive a link
to the survey via official mail (i.e. AKO, DKO, etc.). It
can be completed at work or at home.
In order to complete the survey properly, service
members should review actual bills or records of their
utility and maintenance expenses for the last three or
more months. The monthly average for each expense
is required to report accurate information.
Service members paying utilities in conjunction
with rent are not required to know the actual amount
of their monthly utility bills being paid by the land-
lord to complete the survey. The monthly OHA al-
ready includes a flat rate utility supplement.
OHA is a valuable entitlement for service members
stationed overseas. The time and effort contributed to
answering the survey questions enables the Defense
Travel Management Office to set equitable OHA util-
ity rates. x

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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 Red Cloud
Assault Consummated by a
Battery: Subject 1 struck Victim
in the face with a closed fist. Sub-
ject was then apprehended by
military police and transported
to the PMO where he was ad-
ministered a Portable Breath
Test with a result of 0.201 percent
Blood Alcohol Content. Due to
his level of intoxication,he was
processed and released to his
unit with instructions to return
to the PMO at a later time.

USAG Yongsan
Assault and Battery: Subject
and Victim were involved in a
verbal altercation, which turned
physical, when the Subject
struck the Victim with a closed
hand in the face, knocked him to
the ground, and kicked him sev-
eral times. The Victim sustained
unknown injuries. The Subject
was apprehended by Korean Na-
tional Police, released into mili-
tary police custody and placed
on International Hold. The Sub-
ject was administered a portable
breath test with a result of 0.219
percent Blood Alcohol Content.
Due to his level of intoxication,
he was released to his unit.

USAG Humphreys
Underage Drinking: During
a command directed underage
drinking check at the Pedestrian
Gate, Subject was identified as
being under the legal age to con-
sume alcohol and administered
a Portable Breath Test which
tested positive for alcohol. Sub-
ject was transported to the PMO
where he was administered an-
other Portable Breath Test with
a result of 0.147 percent Blood
Alcohol Content. Due to his level
of intoxication, he was processed Ceremonial guards stand in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, a large walled section of ground in Seoul restored to appear
and released to his unit with the as it did in the Joseon Dynasty Era. The palace was first constructed in 1394 A.D. and reconstructed in 1867. It was nearly
instructions to report back to the destroyed during the Japanese invasion of the early 20th century and, since 1989, has been in the process of being restored
PMO at a later time. Subject #1 to its original form. The massive initiative is expected to take approximately 40 years. Of all the palaces built in the Joseon
reported back to the PMO for Dynasty, Gyeongbokgung was the largest palace. It’s name is a transliteration of the words “Palace of Shining Happiness.”
further processing. To get there take Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Station and take any exit. — U.S. Army high dynamic range photo by Russell Wicke
Larceny, Lost ID: Victim lost
his wallet which contained his
ID card, debit card, and credit
card. Unknown person(s), by un-
known means, utilized the Vic-
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off–post events and activities
tim’s debit card and credit card to
make unlawful charges to his/her The Korean Marathon pic Main Stadium. 1st to 6th Men & of Neolithic agriculture and everyday
account. Estimated cost of loss The Dong-a Seoul International Women winners will be awarded with life. These models realistically capture
is $665.00. Marathon originated from the Gyeong- trophies. Call 822-1330 for more infor- scenes of prehistoric Korea, with peo-
seong Yeongdeungpo marathon, which mation. ple fishing, cooking and hunting.
USAG Daegu was later changed to Dong-a Marathon The experience room in the second
Larceny of Exchange Prop- in 1931. The race produced numerous Prehistoric Settlement Site exhibition hall offers various programs
erty; Subject was observed re- star marathon runners, including Kim Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement that show visitors the level of science
moving a pack of cigars from the Eun-bae and Son Gi-jeong of the 1930s, Site reproduces the life of Koreans who and art that existed in Neolithic times.
Post Exchange shelf and placing followed by Hwang Young-jo and Lee lived over 6,000 years ago. The site has Through various educational activi-
it in his pocket. He then exited Bong-ju of today. As such, the Dong- two exhibition halls where visitors can ties, visitors can learn and experience
the store without rendering pay- a Seoul International Marathon bears experience life in the Neolithic era. the culture of the Neolithic age.
ment. Subject was apprehended witness to the history of the Korean The first hall displays ancient artifacts, To get there, go to 155 Amsa-dong,
by military police and transport- marathon. and the second hall gives an overview Gangdong-gu, Seoul. Hours of opera-
ed to the PMO. Subject was pro- The Marathon this year is March 21 of life in prehistoric Korea. tion are Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30 a.m.
cessed and released to his unit. starting at 8 a.m. at Sejong-ro Inter- The two exhibition halls display var- to 6 p.m. There is free entry in the
Estimated cost of loss is $3.95. section and finishing at Jamsil Olym- ious scaled models that recreate scenes mornings from 6 to 9 a.m.
Source: http://www.seoulselection.com; www.korea.net, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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Resource efficiency is paramount
By Col. Kathleen A. Gavle
Daegu Garrison Commander
DAEGU GARRISON — There can
be no doubt in anyone’s mind that the
fiscal picture within the Department
of Defense remains as cloudy as our
recent weather. That uncertainty trick-
les down right from the top to here at
IMCOM Korea and Area IV. This in a
fiscal year which doesn’t end until Sep-
tember.
Don’t think this problem is real?
“Exactly a year ago, the President
requested $549 billion to operate the
Department of Defense during fiscal
year 2011,” said Secretary of Defense
Robert Gates, Feb. 14. “If forced to
operate under a full-year continuing
resolution, the department would only
receive about $526 billion -- a cut of $23
billion. The damage done across our
military from that reduction would be
magnified as it comes halfway through
the fiscal year.”
You can imagine how $23 billion
might translate to projects and facili-
ties within our community. Regardless
of how that turns out, it’s easy to see
that we will need everybody’s help to
make maximum, efficient use of those
resources we can control.
That brings me to the topic for this
week’s column, the Army concept of
“net zero.” In very basic terms, net zero
means that we conserve, repurpose,
recycle and reuse precious resources
so that nothing is wasted, and that the
amount we use is equal to the amount
we recycle and/or reuse – giving us a
net zero balance.
Hopefully you’re asking, “Ok, but
how can I help?” Our Deputy Com-
mander has talked to us over and over
about energy conservation and utility
bills. But it bears repeating. US Army
Garrison Daegu spends $1 million ev-
ery month on utilities. Electricity,
gas, water, trash collection all add up.
Imagine if everyone dedicated them-
selves to using 10 percent less. Ten per-
cent of $1 million is $100,000 a month
or $1.2 million a year!
So your next question should be,
“10 percent how?” That’s the easy part.
Turn off the lights when you leave the
room, at home and at the office. Turn
off computer monitors and printers
when not in use. Leave the windows
and doors closed when air condition-
ing or heat is on. Keep thermostats set
at 67 (19C) in the winter and 78 (25C)
in the summer. In office spaces, lower
(in winter) or raise (in summer) that
by 5 degrees at night and on weekends.
NEWS THE MORNING CALM
— Col. Kathleen A. Gavle —
Separate your trash and use the re-
cycle containers placed throughout
our installations. This applies to office
workers and to those living in military
family housing. Those of you living off-
post are part of the solution, too – you
are all welcome to bring recyclables
(glass, aluminum cans, paper, card-
board) on post to recycle.
Water lawns at night to reduce
evaporation. Turn off the water while
you’re brushing your teeth. Put a brick
or two in the toilet tank to reduce the
amount of flush water. Use low flow
shower heads and take shorter show-
ers. Wash your car every two weeks or
once a month instead of every week.
All these efforts will help us move
towards a “net zero” result. Equally im-
portant for all of us, the savings real-
ized can help ensure that our dedicated
professionals here at USAG Daegu can
continue to bring you the world class
services you have earned and deserve.
Finally, let me ask for your coopera-
tion in staying especially careful over
the next week as the Key Resolve-11 ex-
ercise plays out. We have many visitors
here, especially at Camp Walker, and
most of them walk to and from loca-
tions all over the post. We reduced the
speed limit on Camp Walker to 25 ki-
lometers per hour for just this reason.
Keep your eyes open and make sure the
only casualties we have during the ex-
ercise are on paper. Please give our visi-
tors a helping hand if you can – help
with directions, ask if a Soldier on foot
needs a ride. Let’s show them what a
great neighborhood and community
we have here, and…
“Make a Difference!” x
MARCH 4, 2011 USAG RED CLOUD
A Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security during the Full Spectrum Operations Force
Protection Exercise at Camp Casey’s Gate 1 Feb. 23. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Dator
U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud firefighters pull the equipment and clothing off a Soldier at a
mobile decontamination station at Camp Red Cloud. — U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
BASE DEFENSE
all the Soldiers a lot of excitement at
the end of the exercise. Usually these
exercises come to an anti-climactic
end, but Brigadier General Taylor
injected a dynamic touch by planning
the final piece of the exercise to give
everybody a lot of excitement and
training. It was very beneficial.”
Fully developed scenarios included
a telephonic bomb threat to the
school, an active shooter with mass
casualties, a hostage situation,
Portal Shield chemical, biological,
A medic attends to a simulated casualty during the Full Spectrum Operations Force radiological and nuclear detection
Protection Exercise at Camp Casey’s Carey Fitness Center. The active shooter scenario and decontamination of troops and
equipment, a vehicle borne improvised
tests the capabilities of first responders. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Dator explosive device detonation with mass
casualties, suspicious backpacks with
actual and inert explosive material,
multiple attempted entries with
falsified identification cards at access
points on all installations, personnel
reacting to media on the battlefield
and even mock press conferences
conducted by USAG Red Cloud and
2ID commanders.
Atwater said this exercise was the
first time Warrior Country installations
fully exercised Force Protection
Condition Delta simultaneously
across all bases thereby limiting access
to U.S. identification cardholders
and emergency essential Korean
employees. To add to the realism, all
non-essential Army and Air Force
Exchange Service and Directorate
of Family and Morale, Welfare and
A Soldier from the Republic of Korea Army’s 186th Infantry Regiment guards a sector Recreation facilities and services were
outside Camp Stanley during the Full Spectrum exercise. The exercise gave U.S. Army shut down when FPCON Delta was
Red Cloud an opportunity to exercise its agreement with the ROKA 65th Division to activated Feb. 23.
provide security outside the installation. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jin Choi Making the scenario a full spectrum
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operation also permitted the garrison
to exercise memorandums of
agreement with Republic of Korea
Army units – the 65th ROK Division
and the 75th Infantry Regiment - to
deploy and provide perimeter security
patrols around camps Casey, Hovey,
Red Cloud and Stanley.
For this year’s exercise, the ROK
Army’s 56th Ammunition Battalion
(Explosive Ordnance Detachment)
was activated to respond to and disarm
actual explosive material at an access
point gate. The 8th Army Special
Reaction Team and 8th Army EOD
also participated.
“Brig. Gen. Taylor with Maj. Gen.
(Michael S.) Tucker’s endorsement
tasked us to design and conduct an
exercise that would have all of these
events on all of the bases through the
two days,” Atwater said. “Every one of
the DOD and Department of the Army
requirements for an ATFP exercise
was conducted on all four of the main
bases in Area I.”
USAG Red Cloud Commander
Col. Hank Dodge acknowledged the
value to the units that participated.
“By conducting a real full spectrum
force protection exercise across all four
bases simultaneously, we achieved a
significant degree of training readiness
for the garrison, the 304th Signal
Battalion, the 2nd Infantry Division,
other tenant units and our ROK Army
partners,” he said.
“The idea is that we exercise our
battle drills and plans here today and
improve on them so that we can save
lives in the future,” Taylor said. x
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News & Notes
Water Outage
There will be a water outage
on select areas of Camp Casey
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., March 5.
The outage is necessary to install
a fire hydrant and upgrade
the drainage system for Casey
Elementary School. The affected
buildings will be 2400, 2402,
2403, 2407, 2408 and 2411. For
more information, call 730-5738
or 730-5746.
Claims Office Hours
Effective March 7, Camp Red
Cloud and Camp Casey Claims
Offices will be consolidated and
all claims services for the 2nd
Infantry Division will be offered
at Camp Casey only. The office
is located in Maude Hall, bldg.
2440, Room 243. The hours of
operation for appointments
are from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4
p.m., Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Walk-in hours are 9-11:30
a.m. and 1-4 p.m., Tuesday and
1-4 p.m., Thursday. For more
information, call 730-3687.
Furnishings Branch Closure
The Directorate of Public
Works’ Furniture Management
Branch at Camp Casey will
be closed March 7-11 for a 100
percent inventory. There will
be no off post delivery, turn-in
or unit transactions during that
period. Emergency appliance
repair will still be available by
calling 730-3389. It will reopen
for business March 14.
LifeEDGE! Cooking Lesson
A free introductory cooking
class is being offered by Child,
Youth and School Services to
1st to 8th grade students March
8, 15, 22 and 29 at Camp Red
Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club. The
class will teach youth basic food
preparation, measuring, food
safety and dining etiquette.
Transportation will be provided
from Casey Elementary School to
Mitchell’s Club. To register, visit
the Parent Central Office, room
109, in Camp Casey’s Maude
Hall, bldg. 2440, or the CYSS
Office, bldg. 16, at Camp Red
Cloud. For more information,
call 732-9141.
School Closed
Casey Elementary School will
be closed March 11 for Educator’s
Day. For more information, call
730-6444.
Camp Stanley Gym
While the Camp Stanley
Fitness Center is under
renovation for the next six
months, a temporary facility
has been set up in bldg. 2408.
In addition, Camp Stanley also
has a mini-gym, bldg. 2609.
The hours for both facilities are
6 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through
Friday and 8 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
The number at the temporary
gym is 732-5460.
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ACS kicks off Army Emergency Relief campaign
By Spc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY — Army Community
Service held training for Soldiers
who have volunteered to take on the
important task of serving as unit
representatives for the annual Army
Emergency Relief campaign at the
Education Center here, Feb. 28.
The Soldiers who attended the class
will actively solicit donations from
Soldiers and civilian employees to help
fellow Soldiers, retirees and family
members with extreme financial
needs.
AER is a private nonprofit
organization incorporated in 1942 by
the Secretary of War and the Army
Chief of Staff to aid Soldiers and family
members with financial hardships. Col. Hank Dodge, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud commander, talks Soldiers at an Army
The goal of the campaign that runs Emergency Relief Campaign kickoff class at Camp Casey’s Education Center, Feb. 28.
March 1-May 15 is to get a 100 percent — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mardicio Barrot
contact with every possible donor to
give them an opportunity to contribute was in desperate need of temporary the extra steps to guarantee that the
to the program. shelter, clothing and food. The unit campaign will be even more successful
Col. Hank Dodge, U.S. Army placed the Soldier on emergency than last year,” said Doris Planas, ACS
Garrison Red Cloud commander, travel and AER assisted with funds Financial Readiness Program manager
spoke to the Soldiers who attended the for travel to CONUS, relocation of the and AER officer. “If the AER program
class about the importance of AER and family, clothing, food and a loan in the continues to grow, it will continue to
how it helps Warrior Country Soldiers, amount of $3,200.” have the essential tools to ensure that
retirees and families who have dire The AER program doesn’t only just we can still properly aid our Soldiers
financial needs. grant loans; it also gives out financial and their families.”
“The United States Army proudly scholarships to retired Soldiers, Last year, the AER program raised a
states that it takes care of its own,” veterans, spouses and military grand total of $122,494.35 worldwide.
Dodge said. “This is one such program children. Grants are approved for AER officials hope to raise even more
that does exactly that and in very people who are incapable of paying this year. AER provided $618,000 in
profound ways. back a loan because of extreme loans in Warrior Country alone in 2010.
“Just last year, we had a Soldier financial hardships. For more information on the AER
stationed right here at Camp Casey, “We hope our Soldiers that are program, contact ACS at 730-3107 or
whose family home in Louisiana was involved in the campaign are fully visit the AER Web site at www.aerhq.
flooded by a hurricane. The family informed of the program and take org. x
Warrior University success spurs spouse employment
By Sgt. 1st Class Michelle Johnson
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD – Warrior
University’s 270 percent increase in
enrollment has had a ripple effect
on employment in Warrior Country,
resulting in 13 new jobs available
primarily to military spouses.
Education Services Officer for Area
I Byron Johnston said jobs have been
created in two areas: through contract
schools that ser¬vice Area I and
education support positions offered by
the Depart¬ment of the Army.
“As Family members come here,
they look at schools for their kids and
opportunities for spouses to work,” The universities have been University, we got the lion’s share of
said Johnston. overwhelmed with the increased DA jobs here in Area I compared to the
That was what Seattle native, Kasey workload brought on by Warrior rest of Korea.”
Clark was thinking when she arrived to University, Johnston said. “They Seven DA civilian job positions are
Korea, her first duty station as an Army realized one person just cannot handle open now on the www.cpol. army.mil
spouse, with her husband Jeffrey, a that workload.” Web site.
Soldier from C Company, Brigade University of Maryland University DA civilian jobs give priority to
Special Troops Battalion, 1st Heavy College hired Clark as their second field Family members, but appli¬cants must
Brigade Combat Team. representative to support Soldiers, like be U.S. citizens. These jobs do not offer
She had just received her bachelor’s her husband, enrolling in WU classes. a permanent change of station option
degree in history from the Eastern Central Texas College has four for the new employee; Johnston said
Washington University and was open positions. Johnston sug¬gests that almost guarantees a local hire,
actively looking for a job to fill her days contacting them directly through most likely a spouse.
in Korea when she stumbled into a new their local field representa¬tive to He added that the jobs are a
job all be¬cause of Warrior University. inquire about specific employment welcomed side-effect of a success¬ful
“My husband and I walked into requirements. program as Family members continue
the Camp Casey Education Center so Not only are the universities hiring, to arrive in the area in search of
he could enroll in Warrior University but the DA has open slots for spouses employment.
classes when I saw the flyer posted on living in Korea. Clark suggests getting a resume
the bulletin board looking for someone Johnston said hiring for education together as soon as possible “because
to work as a field representative for services has increased throughout you never know when you are going to
Maryland,” said Clark. the peninsula but “because of Warrior find a job op¬portunity.” x
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More than 200 male and female Soldiers from across the peninsula participated in the 2011 8th Army Annual Bataan Memorial Death March Qualifer at Camp Casey’s Carey Fit-
ness Center Feb. 26. The top five men’s and women’s division participants, along with the team champion advance to represent 8th Army in the Bataan Memorial Death March at
White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, March 27. Below, Jeffrey Hayden, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, distances himself
from the pack before successfully defending his 2010 men’s division title. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jin Choi

Hayden crushes Bataan March challengers

By Cpl. Jin Choi
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY – Champion
Jeffrey Hayden, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 2nd
Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment at
Camp Casey, triumphantly defended
his men’s division title during the 2011
8th Army Bataan Memorial Death
March Qualifier at Carey Fitness
Center here Feb. 26.
“This year race was a lot more
difficult for me,” Hayden said. “I didn’t
have chance to train up. So I knew
when I was going out today, I was not
as strong as last year, but I just had to
race. I’m pretty happy how I did today
in spite of being sick with the flu.”
Hayden was among the 200 Soldiers
who ran the 13.1-mile course here
in honor of U.S and Allied service
members who defended the Philippine
Islands during World War II against
the Japanese, sacrificing their freedom,
health and often their lives.
In the 10th year of the event last
year, Hayden who also won the 8-mile
Warrior Country Rucksack Challenge
this past November, set the course
record of 1:55:53. He was admittedly
disappointed with his 2:03:34 time this
year because he just returned from
field training and didn’t have sufficient
time to train, but he had a plan.
“My strategy was to keep running
consistently through the race to keep
the same pace,” Hayden said.
Kristoffer Sibbaluca, Co. C, 1st
Battalion., 72nd Armor Regiment
at Camp Casey, finished second in
2:06:27 and John Rubley, Co. B, 2-9th
Inf. at Camp Casey, finished third in
2:08:16.
In the women’s division, Jodi
Wernikoff, HHB, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air
Defense Artillery Regiment at Camp
Carroll, took first place in 2:26:42. She
also took first place in the 8th Army
Triathlon Championship this past July,
breaking the women’s record.
“At the start of the race I felt excited,
but I was ready to ruck,” she said.
“During the race, I felt strong. The
hardest part was definitely the major
hill about one-mile long, around mile
eight.
“I was actually very surprised when
I crossed the finish line and saw my
time. I was shooting for just under
three hours. I’m extremely pleased
with my time… I’ve been putting a lot
of hours in at the gym over the past
couple of months, which has definitely
prepared me for an endurance race.”
Sindi Connell, HHD, 719th Military
Intelligence Battalion at Camp
Humphreys, finished second in 2:34:00
and Ashley Langston, HHC, 302nd
Brigade Support Battalion at Camp
Casey, finished third in 2:54:41.
The Co. B, 2-9th Inf. team of Ahn
Hee-soo, Shin Seong-hun, Kim Jong-
chan, Kim Hyeon-cheol and Lee Jung-
woo took first place in the team event
in 2:52:45. Co. A, 2-9th Inf. took second
place in 3:00:18.
“It was so tiring race with a 35-pound
pack on and it hurt me mentally and
physically,” said Ahn, Co. B, 2-9th Inf.
team leader. “I was relieved rather than
exhausted the last three miles since
our unit runs more than four miles of
PT every morning.”
The top five from the men’s and
women’s division along with the team
champion will represent 8th Army in
the annual Bataan Memorial Death
March at White Sands Missile Range,
New Mexico, March 27. x

Lomax explains why she sings the ‘Warrior March’

By Sgt. 1st Class Michelle Johnson
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY - A few weeks before
the annual Equal Opportunity Office
Black History Month Celebration,
Command Sergeant Major Yolanda
Lomax, 70th Brigade Support Battalion
senior enlisted advisor, went to the
2nd Infantry Division EO office to
volunteer to be part of the upcoming
event.
“I was inspired by a book my mother
gave me, ‘American Foreign Legion:
Black Soldiers of the 93rd in WWI,’”
Lomax said.
The book mentions the black
Soldiers of the 2nd ID, which struck a
chord with Lomax.
Her mother had given her the book
more than five years ago, but Lomax
says something made her pick up the
book earlier this year to finally begin
reading it.
After turning the pages, the weight
of history hit her and she felt moved
to become a continuing part of the
African American history that flows
through the pages of the Warrior
Division’s story and echoes from the
surrounding mountains when troops
sing the ‘Warrior March,’ the Division
song each morning as the Stars and
Stripes greets the morning.
She said, “I am living a part of
history now (here in the 2nd ID).”
As the guest speaker for the
division’s celebration, Lomax stood in
front of 50-plus Soldiers at the Camp
Hovey Sports Café Dining Facility Feb.
23, to share what she learned from the
book and to explain why she proudly
sings the ‘Warrior March.’
Lomax said it all starts with where
she was born.
She was born in Augusta, Ga. but,
was raised in Hartford, Conn. Her
family moved to the north when she
was just a baby but she said she always
tells people she was born in the south
because having the two homes has
helped make her the person she is
today.
“Having the ties with the south
taught me a lot about racial equality
and inequality,” she said.
When she was growing-up,
she experienced a melting pot of
ethnicities, cultures and races in
Connecticut. But, on holidays and
vacations she’d go to Augusta to visit
her cousins where things were very
different.
“There, if you were black, you lived
on the other side of the tracks in this
one bad area of town,” Lomax said,
recalling the void of diversity there.
The contrasting experiences taught
her to relish the differences in people.
When she began writing her
remarks for the celebration she drew
on those childhood experiences and
the experiences of the former Soldiers
from her current division, which she
read about in her mother’s book.
“The connection was there for me,”
she said. “I sing the Warrior March
because I am part of something bigger
than just me.
She said the division’s History,
African American history, and her own
history can be traced from the forests
of France in 1917 to Soyo Mountain in
Dongducheon. Seeing it that way helps
her see her own life and her 32-years of
military service as a legacy.
Lomax will leave that legacy for
others when she leaves Korea.
She plans to retire with her husband
later this year to South Carolina, a
location she says is “somewhere in the
middle of the divide.” x
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Lift Up Your Spirit-II Tour: live in Yongsan
By Sgt Luz Marin
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON - Close to 200 people
gathered at Collier Field House to witness “Lift Up
Your Spirit-II Tour” presented by Army Entertain-
ment and hosted by Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation Feb. 18.
The gospel show featured live performances by
Rizen, James Fortune, Canton James, and Army
Soldier Show alumni Calvin Snead. The first part
of their tour took place in Europe, soon after they
made their way to this side of town and captivated
the hearts of Soldiers and families stationed on the
Korean peninsula.
The audience danced to the rhythm of the music
with unbelievable energy and cried to the melody
of the powerful words sung by the performers. The
gym was filled with emotions of joy and an abun-
dance of smiling faces. Young children, teenagers
and adults alike shared the memorable experience.
“The performers were hand-selected by Army
Entertainment. They are the best” said Joe Leavell,
FMWRC Talent Coordinator. “The rate of suicide is
just one of various indicators that calls for the right
reasons to present this tour, it is designed to help
Soldiers and families through music.”
James Fortune and his gospel music group FIYA
won three Stellar Awards. His new CD, “I Believe:
Live” and his single “I Believe,” are currently #5 and
#2 respectively on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums
chart.
“I appreciate all you do for us, the sacrifices you
and your families have made so that we can be free,”
said Fortune. “Praise God no matter what you go
through, God is still there, God is still faithful.”
Adriann and Aundrea Lewis are part of the duo
Rizen. The sisters have won two gospel music Stel-
lar Awards and have just released their third CD,
“Free.”
“I am excited to be part of this great project,”
said Aundrea Lewis. “I thank the Military men and
women for keeping us safe.”
“When you are going through a situation think
8th U.S. Army Band pays tribute to jazz pioneers
The 8th United States Army Band pays tribute to pioneers of jazz music by performing legendary hits by artists like
Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Miles Davis and more, Feb. 22. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON - “I performed summer-
time by Ella Fitzgerald,” said singer Sgt. Megan Garcia,
8th United States Army Band. “I actually requested to
sing that song - I’m a big Ella fan. I think she really
Performers from the “Lift Up Your Spirit-II Tour” entertain the community with a live gospel show Feb. 18 at Collier
Field house. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Luz Marin
of Jesus and everything will go away,” said Adriann
Lewis. “We love you.”
Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson released his 13-song
Gospel Quartet “Just Being Me”. He delivered his
testimony all the way from Brooklyn New York, “I
am glad to be in Korea singing for the Troops, thank
God for you because I feel safe, I’ll be praying for
you,” said Johnson.
“I have come all the way to Korea to lift up the
Soldiers’ spirit” exclaimed Sgt. Calvin Snead, an
outstanding performer from the 2010 U.S. Army
Soldier Show who joined the tour in Germany.
“It is rare to see gospel singers here. It was a great
— See SPIRIT TOUR, Page 12 —
paved the way for a lot of female artists today. A lot of
times we don’t recognize where we’ve come from but
Ella, she’s a very powerful woman in the industry of
jazz and I think she’s just an excellent lady and I love
her, so that’s why I wanted to sing that song.”
“The 8th Army Band performs a lot for the Kore-
ans and we go outside the post. But sometimes it’s
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u Scenes from the Spirit-II Tour!
just good to bring it back home. It’s nice that De-
partment of Defense civilians, Servicemembers and
families come out to support us. It’s not very often we
see that performing off post.”
The 8th U.S. Army Band paid tribute to pioneers
of jazz music by performing legendary hits by art-
ists like Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane,
Miles Davis and many more, Feb. 22 at the Main Post
Club, Garrison Yongsan.
“The significance of tonight is to pay tribute not
only to African American heritage month but also
for the 8th Army Band to pay tribute to some of the
greatest jazz musicians that paved the way for the
current music that we hear today,” said Command
Sgt. Maj. David Howard, Special Troops Battalion-
Korea. “I feel great. Anytime that I can come out and
be amongst my Soldiers and be a part of what they’re
doing to support the community, I’m willing to do my
part.”
The evening was filled with live music, fun and
food sampling as the band took the audience back in
time led by conductor Master Sgt. George Barrett, 8th
U.S Army Band.
“The artists were very influential in jazz and
evolved the music back then and even now,” said Bar-
rett. “I started with Duke Ellington because he start-
ed a certain style of jazz, then Miles Davis and Dizzy
Gillespie, they took it to another level. Each one of
them had very different styles that were significant –
b-bop, swing so it’s very significant to show what they
developed, what they did.”
The line-up of legends included:
* Cherokee – Charlie Parker
* Caravan – Duke Ellington
* A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie
— See , JAZZ Page 12 —
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News & Notes
FMWR Events
The Greater Tuna event is on
March 4 and 5, 7:00 p.m. at
Underground, Main Post Club.
For more information, call Joanne
Love at 723-3293.
St. Patrick’s Alibi Tournament
will be held on March 19, 11:00
a.m. at Yongsan Lanes. Come and
celebrate the holiday by bowling
and a chance to win great prizes.
Contact Michael Nichols at 723-
7938.
K16 Shuttle Schedule Chnage
Starting February 22, the 5:30 a.m.
bus departing K16 will no longer
run. Instead, a bus will depart
K16 at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays
only (excluding U.S. and training
holidays).
Yongsan Retiree Council
The USAG Yongsan Retiree
Council would like to invite all
Military Retirees, their spouse
and Retired Widow by attending
a monthly meeting on the second
Thursday of the month at the
USAG Yongsan Headquarter
Conference Room in Bldg. 4305.
Let your voice be heard, your ideas
come to life by showing up and
providing input to the Garrison
Commander and his staff, on how
to improve the quality of life for
Military Retirees in Area 2, and
maybe elsewhere in Korea.
CYSS is looking for you
Want to earn a little extra income
while helping children? We are
currently recruiting for a Lead
Teacher (CYPA CC-1702-02
Level 5). This position pays $13-
17 an hour and requires a Child
Development Associate credential
or 12 hours of education in early
or elementary education. We are
also recruiting for a Functional
Technology Specialist (NF-303-
04), which pays $40-50,000 a year.
And, we are looking for Family
Child Care (FCC) Providers. Earn
$26-40,000 a year while staying at
home and building a long-lasting
and portable career. For more
information, call 738-3406. CYSS
benefits include tuition assistance
and employee discounts of up to
50%. Applicants must go to www.
cpol.army.mil to apply.
AFSC Scholarships
The AFSC is proud to support
hardworking students in our
community! This year we have
expanded eligibility requirements
so that the student or parent does
NOT have to be a member of the
AFSC to receive a scholarship!
If you are in Area I or an USAG
Yongsan resident and a ration
card holder, or are a dependent of
an Area I or USAG Yongsan ration
card holder, you are eligible to
apply! Applications are available
online at www.afsckorea.org and
must be returned to the Chosun
Gift Shop by March 5, 2011
For a complete list of community infor-
mation news and notes, visit the USAG
Yongsan Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan
USAG YONGSAN
Motorcycles can be fun to drive and more convenient than traditional automobiles, but it’s harder to enjoy these features if you are
at risk of getting badly injured. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
Is your motorcycle safe for warm weather?
By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON - Motor-
cycle riding continues to gain popu-
larity among Soldiers. Increased rid-
ership also increases the chances of
accidents. The Army lost 40 Soldiers
to motorcycle accidents in fiscal year
2010, and we will exceed that number
in fiscal year 2011 if we do not address
the root causes of reckless behavior
and poor risk management.
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan is
ready for motorcycle safety. All Sol-
diers registering a motorcycle at
Yongsan must complete the Motor-
cycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider’s
Children learn about African-American history
By Sgt. Megan Garcia
Eighth Army Band Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON - Children
from the Yongsan community gath-
ered at the Yongsan Library Feb. 15 for
story time, coloring and games in rec-
ognition of African-American History
Month.
Master Sgt. Rosalba Chambers shares with children a story about the inventor of the
stoplight in honor of African-American History Month, Feb. 15 at the Yongsan library. -
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Megan Garcia
course. The course is taught through a
contract administered by Installation
Management Command, and is free
for Soldiers. You can register for the
course at http://www.ridesafe.kr/in-
dex.htm#IDC. The website includes a
schedule for all courses taught here in
Korea. The location of the course for
Yongsan is at K-16.
“Go through training and apply
everything you learn because it’s go-
ing to help you. They teach you at the
motorcycle safety foundation courses
that we offer here at K-16,” said USAG
Yongsan Safety Manager Michael Ev-
ans. “All the training they get there
is invaluable and they should apply
those things when they go out here in
The event, which was hosted by the
Eighth Army Special Troops Battalion-
Korea Equal Opportunity Advisor Sgt.
1st Class Willie Royal, focused on the
history of African-American inventors
placing special emphasis on Garrett A.
Morgan, the inventor of the stoplight.
Master Sgt. Rosalba Chambers ,
United States Forces Korea surgeon’s
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Korea or anywhere.”
The Yongsan Motorcycle Club’s
(YMC) primary goal is to promote
safe and responsible motorcycle rid-
ing. As such, the Club has developed
a Motorcycle Mentorship Program
(MMP) that provides a supportive en-
vironment for both inexperienced and
seasoned riders focused on riding re-
sponsibly.
YMC provides mentors to educate
and certify new riders, and improve
the riding skills of existing club mem-
bers. New rider mentorship objec-
tives are oriented towards riding safe-
ly in Korea, both as an individual rider
and while riding as part of YMC-group
— See MOTORCYCLE, Page 12 —
cell office plans and operations non-
commissioned officer in-charge, en-
thusiastically read the story of Morgan
to the children showing the children
pictures of Morgan and the earliest
version of the stoplight dating back to
the early 1900s.
“It’s important they learn about
prominent African-Americans,” said
Chambers. “I feel it’s my duty to show
them how important the culture is.”
Cymberly Porter said she brought
her children to the event because it
was important for her children to learn
the different aspects of African-Amer-
ican history.
“I wanted my kids to know a dif-
ferent aspect of African-American
culture aside from what they usually
hear,” said Porter. “I wanted them to
know about the other contributions of
African-Americans outside of just the
prominent political figures they hear
about such as Martin Luther King. I’m
glad this information was presented to
them.”
Following the reading, the chil-
dren colored stoplights and played red
light-green light.
Morgan is also credited with invent-
ing the earliest version of the gas mask
which was later refined for first use by
the United States Army during World
War I. x
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Looking back
new year’s
resolution
By Cpl. Choe Yong-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
It’s been two months since the new year. Have
you stuck to your new year’s resolutions? If
so, what are you doing to improve yourself
in 2011? What tips do you have for those of
us who have let resolutions fall by the way-
side? 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)

Rachel Lang
Facebook Fan

Yongsan celebrates Black

Don’t let a day go by thinking you failed because you
had a bad day, anyone can have a relapse of old or
bad habits. Tomorrow is a new day get track’n!
Charlene Perea
Barroso
Facebook Fan
History Month with 5K fun run
By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs u Scenes from Black History 5K Fun Run
To see more photos Black History
YONGSAN GARRISON - Nearly 200 U.S. Army
Garrison Yongsan Community Members participat- 5K Fun Run at Yongsan, go to www.
flickr.com/photos/usag-yongsan.
ed in the Black History 5K Fun Run Feb. 19. x
moo.s.hong@korea.army.mil

My 2011 resolution was to lose a few pounds and

get fit! And so far so good! Thanks to the wonder-
ful zumba class offer on Tuesday and Wednesday by
SAES children learn how to dissect an owl pellet
YIRA on trend gym!

Elizabeth Marie
Williams
Facebook Fan

My resolution was to get in better shape as well! But

I’ve had to accomplish this on my own because many
classes are not offered at times that benefit soldiers
or working spouses.

Jongmin Park
Facebook Fan

I have tried to prepare my future career plan and be

a industrious person. I try to be a diligent but some-
times succumbs to the temptation of being laziness.
I’ll always try to remind myself my resolution as well
as my moto - diligence always wins laziness.

Minseok Kim
Facebook Fan

My new year’s resolution was to smile all days and al-
ways be positive. It is too hard to keep this everyday,
but I’m working on it, trying to think positive.
Mrs. Galloway’s kindergarten class children are ready for owl pellet dissection at Seoul American Elementary
School Feb. 23. — Courtesy photo by Kowanda Ryan McBride
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SPIRIT TOUR
idea,” said Sgt. 1st Class Leonard Hen-
derson, ROTC Instructor from SAHS.
Sgt. Nieta Nelson who played musical
instruments with the performers said
she would like to see gospel music
performances in Yongsan more often.
The Yongsan public was ecstatic to
have a gospel music group perform in
their community. “Lift Your Spirit-II
JAZZ
* Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald
* Tribute to Miles – Miles Davis
* How Long Has This Been Army Band.
Going On? – Ray Charles
* St. Thomas – Sonny Rollins
* Birth of the Blues – Sammy
Davis Jr.
* ‘Round Midnight – Dexter
Gordon
* On Green Dolphin Street –
John Coltrane & Miles Davis
* Donna Lee – Charlie Parker
“I play alto saxophone and tonight
I also doubled on soprano saxophone
MOTORCYCLE
formations.
Seasoned riders also receive in-
struction on organizing and supervis-
ing large motorcycle rides and events
while ensuring all riders experience a
safe and enjoyable motorcycling expe-
rience. The YMC’s MMP also provides
a forum for continuous motorcycle
education and safety awareness by
conducting mentorship training semi-
nars to improve all riding skill levels.
Lastly, following are some very im-
portant tips to keep you safe while rid-
ing a motorcycle in Korea:
* Wear a helmet, it’s the law. Wear-
ing a helmet significantly reduces
your chance of suffering a severe head
injury. Head injuries may lead to per-
manent brain damage, or death.
* Avoid potholes. Though this may
seem obvious, it’s important to be
mindful of potholes. Since motorcy-
cles usually do not have seatbelts, you
may be ejected from your seat if you
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Tour” set an over-the-roof precedent,
their performance was undoubtedly a
successful one.
“Garrison Yongsan values relation-
ships with outside organizations to
help us improve our quality of life,”
said Garrison Commander Col. Bill
Huber. x
opal.vaughn@korea.army.mil
from Page 9
and flute,” said accomplished musician
Spc. Danielle Winter, 8th United States
“The artists were significant because
they created a style, an American style
and put something into American his-
tory and make it something we can look
back and celebrate. Most of the music
we hear like classical music is coming
from European countries. So this is an
American style and these guys actually
brought it forth and put us on the map
and in our history books.” x
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hit a particularly deep pothole.
* Stay out of drivers’ blind spots.
Tempting as it may be to use your mo-
torcycle’s smaller size to get around
slow-moving traffic; you may put
yourself in danger if you are constant-
ly positioning yourself in a driver’s
blind spot.
While these tips can’t help you
avoid all accidents, they can certainly
help you be a safer motorcycle rider.
Motorcycles can be fun to drive and
more convenient than traditional au-
tomobiles, but it’s harder to enjoy
these features if you are at risk of get-
ting badly injured.
“Garrison Yongsan proactively and
aggressively ensures a safe and secure
workplace and home for Soldiers,
Families, and Civilians by making
safety everyone’s responsibility,” said
USAG Yongsan Commander Col. Wil-
liam Huber. x
moo.s.hong@korea.army.mil
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Last American WWI veteran dies at 110
By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Frank Woodruff
Buckles, the last surviving American
World War I veteran, died Sunday at
his West Virginia home. He was 110.
Sixteen-year-old Buckles enlisted in
the Army on Aug. 14, 1917 after lying to
several recruiters about his age.
“I was just 16 and didn’t look a day
older. I confess to you that I lied to
more than one recruiter. I gave them
my solemn word that I was 18, but I’d
left my birth certificate back home in
the family Bible. They’d take one look
at me and laugh and tell me to [go]
home before my mother noticed I was
gone,” Buckles wrote in 2009.
Buckles tried the Marines and Navy,
but both turned him away. An Army
recruiter, however, accepted his story.
“Somehow I got the idea that telling
Cpl. Frank Buckles in 1917, in England.
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an even bigger whopper was the way to
go. So I told the next recruiter that I
was 21 and darned if he didn’t sign me
up on the spot!” he wrote.
Buckles earned the rank of corpo-
ral and traveled England and France
serving as an ambulance driver. After
the Armistice in 1918, Buckles escorted
prisoners of war back to Germany. He
was discharged in 1920.
In 1942 Buckles worked as a civilian
for a shipping company in the Philip-
pines, where he was captured in Ma-
nila by the Japanese the day after they
attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He
spent three and a half years in the Los
Baños prison camp. He was rescued on
February 23, 1945.
Buckles married Audrey Mayo of
Pleasanton, Calif., in 1946. The cou- Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) talks with Frank Buckles, the last living
ple moved to his Gap View Farm near American World War I veteran, during a Pentagon ceremony March 6, 2008. Buckles
Charles Town in January 1954 where
Buckles reportedly continued to drive
died Sunday at age 110. — DoD photo by R. D. Ward
his tractor until he was 106. for what they did for their country 90 so many veterans, he returned home,
On Feb. 4, 2008, with the death of years ago.” continued his education, began a ca-
108-year-old Harry Richard Landis, Buckles, then 107, received a stand- reer, and along with his late wife Au-
Buckles became the last surviving ing ovation from the mostly military drey, raised their daughter Susannah.
American World War I veteran. Since, audience. And just as Frank continued to serve
Buckles championed veterans’ causes, “I feel honored to be here as a repre- America until his passing, as the Hon-
was invited to the White House and sentative of the veterans of WWI and I orary Chairman of the World War I
honored at the Pentagon. thank you,” Buckles said. Memorial Foundation, our nation has
In March 2008 Defense Secretary Buckles is survived by his daughter, a sacred obligation to always serve our
Robert M. Gates honored Buckles dur- Susannah Buckles Flanagan. His wife, veterans and their families as well as
ing a Pentagon ceremony in which of- Audrey, died in 1999. they’ve served us.
ficials unveiled a World War I veterans’ In a White House statement issued “We join Susannah and all those
exhibit. Monday President Barack Obama and who knew and loved her father in cel-
“Whoever views this display will, First Lady Michelle Obama saluted the ebrating a remarkable life that reminds
I am sure, feel a connection to Mr. fallen veteran. us of the true meaning of patriotism
Buckles and his comrades-in-arms,” “Frank Buckles lived the American and our obligations to each other as
Gates said. “We will always be grateful Century,” the President stated. “Like Americans.” x
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8th Army notes Black History

Special Troops Battalion-
Korea hosts celebration in
honor of African Americans
By Cpl. Hong Yoon-ki
8th Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Eighth Army celebrated Black His-
tory Month at an observance at the
Main Post Club here Feb. 23.
Hosted by Special Troops Bat-

Key Resolve, Foal Eagle

talion-Korea, the ceremony com-
memorated the contribution of
African Americans during the Civil
War.

hone warfighting skills The ceremony began with a wel-

By Walter T. Ham IV
8th Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Eighth
Army is honing its warfighting skills
around the Korean Peninsula from
through Thursday during exercises
Key Resolve and Foal Eagle 2011.
“Eighth Army trains year round to
stay ready to defend the Republic of
Korea,” said 8th Army Commanding
General Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson. “But
these exercises allow us to train with
our combined and joint partners.”
Johnson said 8th Army is playing
a key role in the command post and
field exercises that incorporate the full
range of equipment, capabilities and
personnel.
Johnson added that the exercises
are held every year to ensure the ROK-
U.S. Alliance is ready to respond to any
contingency.
“Our enduring alliance with the Re-
public of Korea has been tested many
times in the past, from repelling the
full-blown communist invasion 60
years ago to dealing with numerous
provocations since then,” said John-
son.
“Key Resolve and Foal Eagle keep us
ready to defend the Republic of Korea
and they strengthen the alliance that is
the cornerstone of security and stabil-
ity in the Asia-Pacific region.
“These exercises are yet another ex-
ample of our enduring commitment to
our allies here in the Republic of Ko-
rea,” said Johnson.
The routine defensive command
post and field exercises take place
about the same time every year. x
come slideshow from the 8th Army
Equal Opportunity Sergeant Major,
Sgt. Maj. Zachary Hansarik and a
proclamation by Sgt. Megan Gar-
cia.
Lawrence N. Self, the former
EEO director at the Defense Logis-
tics Agency and current director at
Office of Equal Opportunity and
Diversity Management at the Na-
tional Institutes of Health, was the
guest speaker at the celebration.
Self said the service and sacri-
fices of African Americans altered
the Civil War.
“This Black History Month ob-
servance is an important event
that talks about American history,”
said Self. “It’s something we truly
need to continue by cross-cultural
awareness for all of us in America.”
“I think recognizing the heritage
of not only African Americans but
Lawrence N. Self, the director at Of-
fice of Equal Opportunity and Diver-
sity Management at the National In-
stitutes of Health, speaks at a Black
History Month Observance Feb. 23. —
U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hong Yoon-ki
also all the nationalities that make
up the great melting pot, United
States, is always a great opportunity
to understand how significant they
are today,” said Command Sgt. Maj.
David C. Howard, Special Troops
Battalion-Korea command sergeant
major. x

Government shutdown may affect commissaries

Customers asked to stay connected to local military news outlets for specific information
By Kevin L. Robinson,
DeCA public affairs specialist
FORT LEE, Va. – In the event of
a government shutdown, commis-
sary customers are asked to check
their local military installation news
outlets before, during and after the
event to determine if stores in Korea
will be open.
“As a matter of course, the De-
fense Commissary Agency plans for
any event that could affect the op-
eration of its stores,” said Joseph H.
Jeu, DeCA director and CEO. “We are
currently updating existing plans to
adjust commissary operations in case
of a government shutdown. If this ac-
tion does occur, we will use all avail-
able media to notify our customers of
any specific changes in commissary
operations. Customers should also
stay abreast of the news that affects
services on their installations.”
If a shutdown occurs, commis-
sary customers also should monitor
the Department of Defense website,
www.defense.gov, for any breaking
news that affects service members
and government civilians. Custom-
ers can attempt to access the DeCA
website, but if it isn’t running, they
will be diverted to the Defense.gov
website.
When the federal government’s
fiscal year begins Oct. 1, opera-
tions and programs must be funded
through appropriations enacted by
Congress and signed into law by the
president. If Congress and the presi-
dent have not approved annual fund-
ing, Congress may pass a continuing
resolution to extend government
operations for a period of time. As of
Tuesday morning, Congress had yet
to approve another funding exten-
sion granting continuing resolution
authority. The current authority is
set to end midnight tonight.
Since 1980, all agencies in the gov-
ernment have been required to plan
for potential government shutdowns.
Despite a shutdown, DoD would still
continue support to its deployed
troops and must continue operations
necessary for the safety of human life
and protection of property. These
types of activities would be “exempt”
from any temporary stoppage of gov-
ernment activities. x

Recreation budget no longer allows for free movies, basic cable

CABLE & TV from Page 1
such as classics, will be $3 for adults and $1.50 for
children.
The decisions to charge for cable TV and movies
are necessary to remain fiscally responsible. In the
past FMWR budgets allowed for free cable TV and
movies in Korea partly because they were affordable
at the time. They aren’t any longer, Buss said. Cable
TV is an FMWR program in a category designed to
break even – generating neither profit nor expens-
es. Currently the cost to non-appropriated funds
for cable TV is more than $2 million annually. Ad-
ditionally, FMWR is paying the Exchange $2.50 per
admission for those who attend movies at garrison
theaters. But Elizabeth Sandoe, Exchange area man-
ager in Korea, said these admission prices no longer
cover their expenses and will soon increase. Paying
the Exchange at the lower price, FMWR incurs an
annual expense of nearly a million dollars — and the
budget no longer allows for the expense. As for cable
TV, “We need to charge fees to cover the cost of oper-
ating the program,” Buss said.
Buss suggested these prices remain a generous
benefit to patrons when compared to continental
U.S.-based garrisons. A goal of FMWR, he said, is to
provide Soldiers the things they would have back in
the United States. Under these new operating prin-
ciples, Soldiers will have these benefits in Korea at
cheaper costs than what they would be paying in the
United States.
“I don’t know of anywhere else a person can receive
an equivalent cable package for the prices here,” said
Buss, noting that in the United States soldiers would
be paying more than double for equivalent cable
packages. And, although patrons pay similar prices
for movies at CONUS garrisons, first-run movies in
the United States are only available at commercial
theaters where prices can exceed $10 for admission.
Sandoe mentioned that admission fees in April
still will not amount to much profit since the major-
ity of that money goes to copyright costs for movies.
Like other theaters, most of the Exchange operating
profits come from items sold at the concession stand.
USFK and IMCOM officials said they agree this
change in cable TV and Exchange movies is the right
thing for Korea as the Army moves towards tour nor-
malization here. x
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

Worship Services Worship Services Worship Services Worship Services

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

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
Latter-day Saints Worship
Sunday 4 p.m. West Casey Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Jewish Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
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: 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
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Above, Blair Bogle runs in place while keeping her arms extended during an aerobi-thon Feb. 26 at the Super
Gym on Humphreys Garrison.

Left, Jacky Williams executes a left kick and a right jab. — U.S. Army photos by W. Wayne Marlow

Humphreys Aerobi-thon
By the USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Office

CAMP HUMPHREYS — Two dozen brave partici-

pants showed up for an aerobi-thon Feb. 26 at the
Super Gym here.
The three and a half-hour event featured a series of
workouts, from stationary bicyles and shadowboxing
to Pilates and kettleball workouts, and much more.

Left, instructor Melanie Harris is all smiles as she leads

the group through its first workout.

Below, Edward Rouse shadowboxes as the three and a

half hour workout rolls on. — U.S. Army photos by W.
Wayne Marlow

Tracey Faison lifts a kettleball high above her head. — U.S.

Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow
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ARMY FAMILY COVENANT:

Keeping the Promise

It’s about honoring our commitment to Soldiers and Families.

Visit ArmyOneSource.com to see what the Army Family Covenant can mean for you or someone you know.
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March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month

By Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker
Medical Command Surgeon General
WASHINGTON — March is Na-
tional Brain Injury Awareness Month
and we will engage in an Army-wide
effort to continue our intensive cam-
paign to educate Soldiers and Families
about the diagnosis, treatment, and
care programs related to brain injury-
-especially mild Trauma Brain Injuries
(known as mTBI) more commonly
called “concussions”.
National Brain Injury Awareness
month is a national initiative not spe-
cific to the Department of Defense as
concussions are not limited to military
activities and are far more common
among civilians than among Soldiers.
The Center for Disease Control and
Prevention--the CDC in Atlanta--re-
ports that on average 1.7 million Amer-
icans suffer mTBIs or concussions an-
nually caused by a blow or jolt to the
head or a more serious TBI such as a
penetrating injury that disrupts the
function of the brain. Not all blows or
jolts to the head result in a concussion
or worse; the severity of injuries range
from “mild” (concussion) to “severe”
(an extended period of unconscious-
ness or amnesia after the injury). For
those who suffer concussions most are
mild, and if treated properly, result in
full recovery without long-term physi-
cal or mental effects.
The entire Defense Department has
focused hard on both the prevention
of concussions and the prompt recog-
nition or diagnosis and proper treat-
ment of them--especially those related
to combat. I have seen this personally
on a recent trip to Afghanistan with my
fellow surgeon generals from the Air
Force and Navy.
Education is the key to identifying
and treating concussions. I encourage
you all to help identify the signs and
symptoms of potential brain injuries
employing the mnemonic--HEADS:
‹‹ H- headaches or vomiting;
‹‹ E- ears ringing;
‹‹ A- amnesia, altered conscious-
ness, or loss of consciousness;
‹‹ D- double vision, or dizziness;
‹‹ S- something is not quite right.
Concussion/mild TBI has been
a significant injury in our past wars
and recent battles. The Army follows
an event-driven protocol to system-
atically identify, treat, and protect
Soldiers with potential brain injuries.
In addition, U.S. Central Command
implemented a theater policy man-
dating medical examinations for all
Soldiers involved in events associated
with concussion/mTBI. Examples of
these events include blast exposures,
vehicle accidents and rollovers, and
direct blows to the head. During these
examinations, clinicians adhere to an
algorithm to assess the injury, provides
treatment guidance, refer to specialty
care, and monitor recovery. In order
to document and track these events,
DOD implemented a theater track-
ing system requiring deployed units
to report all significant actions. This
information is collected from the bat-
tlefield, compiled into the Warrior’s
record and will be eventually stored in
a centralized database and reporting
system designed to:
‹‹ Identify Soldiers who were ex-
posed to the concussion/mTBI
mandatory events
‹‹ Provide situational awareness to
medical providers of an individual’s
history of risk exposures
‹‹ Provide visibility to leaders on
units’ exposure to events
‹‹ Provide documentation to sup-
port Line of Duty investigations for — Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker —
the Army Reserves and Army Na-
tional Guard Soldiers sports fields and in proper manage-
‹‹ Provide information to the med- ment of falls, bike accidents and
ical community to better under- martial arts events. And it extends to
stand blast and traumatic events. battlefields wherever our Warriors face
the dangers of blast injuries.
Collectively, we must commit to I often ask myself and others when
studying and improving our knowl- we will take active steps to do in mar-
edge of brain injuries. We must dedi- tial arts and “smokers” what we do in
cate efforts to prevention measures, combat to protect our Soldiers.
injury identification, and effective Army Medicine: “Bringing Value...
treatment. This starts at home, on Inspiring Trust” x

8th Army commander emphasizes importance of information age

By Walter T. Ham IV
8th Army Public Affairs
SEOUL — During his graduation
address at Seoul Cyber University Feb.
19, the Eighth Army commanding gen-
eral encouraged the graduates to be
information age leaders.
“I challenge you to make the most
of the opportunities your education
will provide,” said Eighth Army Com-
manding General Lt. Gen. John D.
Johnson. “Use what you know to make
your community, country and world a
better place to live.”
In a strong showing of alliance soli-
darity, Johnson attended the gradua-
tion ceremony with 7th Air Force Com-
mander Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Remington
and 2nd Infantry Division Command-
Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson, 8th Army commander, speaks to graduates at the Seoul Cy- ing General Maj. Gen. Michael Tucker.
ber University Commencement Ceremony. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Park Young-ho The 8th Army commanding general
told the graduates about the sweep-
ing changes taking in the Republic of
Korea-United States Alliance – from
the consolidation of American forces
to two enduring hubs to the transition
of wartime operational control in 2015
to the normalization of tours.
“We are doing all of this together
while maintaining our ability to deter
aggression against Korea or to fight
and win, if necessary,” said Johnson.
Johnson credited institutions like
Seoul Cyber University with enabling
Korea’s meteoric rise from the ashes of
the Korean War.
“The Republic of Korea has thrived
and excelled because of the tenacity,
intelligence and creativity of its people
… just like you standing here today,”
said Johnson, “and I call myself lucky
to be a part of this great country’s his-
tory.” x

Look for Patient Safety Awareness Week events in March at Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital
By Mary Chase
BAACH Patient Safety Manager
YONGSAN GARRISON — Activities related to
Patient Safety Awareness Week will take place start-
ing Sunday and run through March 12. The theme this
year is “Commit to Safe Health Care. Are you In?”
We have a variety of activities for both patients and
staff, which include a display table in the front lobby
area of Brian Allgood Hospital here from Monday
to March 11 with handouts and promotional items.
Departments participating in activities include Pa-
tient Advocate, Tricare, Infection Control, Pharmacy,
Nursing staff from Ambulatory Care Clinic and the
Operating Room and Patient Safety. There will also
be a cake cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. in the hospital
March 11.
Pharmacy will have wallet medication cards and
seven-day pill holders to give away on Tuesday in ad-
dition to providing information on disposing of old or
expired medications in your home medicine cabinet
that is safe for the environment in Korea.
Infection Control will have a display outside of the
hospital cafeteria on Wednesday and Thursday from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on your way to lunch with hand hy-
giene demonstrations with the GloGerm. Purell hand
outs will be given away. The hospital staff will have a
“room of error” to test their knowledge on the MCU to
“scavenger hunt” all the errors that could jeopardize
patient safety. TRICARE will be assisting patients and
family members with Primary Care Manager enroll-
ment. Please stop by throughout the week and en-
courage others (patients and staff) to do the same. x
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557th MPs train on taking out gunmen

By W. Wayne Marlow
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — When Mili-
tary Police Soldiers return from a de-
ployment, it doesn’t necessarily mean
they won’t be facing dangerous situa-
tions.
Incidents at Virginia Tech, Fort Hood,
Texas, and Phoenix are vivid remind-
ers of that.
However, the techniques and tactics
that allowed for a successful deploy-
ment may not translate well in the
United States.
“What we do in Iraq is not the same
thing as in garrison,” said Cpl. Mat-
thew Heydon, a team leader with the
557th Military Police Company.
With that in mind, the 557th trained
on responding to active shooters on
Feb. 24 and 25. The MPs conducted the
paintball training in a former barracks
building near the gas station.
The MPs would receive notice that a
shooter was in the building and they
had only that and their accumulated
knowledge to fall back on.
Sergeant 1st Class Michael Brown,
a 557th platoon sergeant, helped or-
gazine the training and he said it was
more like Special Weapons and Tactics
training than traditonal military work.
“The difference is that SWAT deals
with barricaded subjects and hostages
and here the focus is on active shoot-
ers,” he said.
Brown had his Soldiers start with solo
missions because, he said, “We want
them to go through by themsleves to
get over their nervousness and to give
them the confidence to go through.”
Knowing that a gunman was on the
loose was all the knowledge Soldiers
such as Pfc. Khalid Abbady had to
work with.
“I was told to respond to an active
shooter in the building,” said Abbady,
a 557th medic. “This guy could be any-
where. There were seven to eight casu-
alties in there.”
The notional casualites were picked
for the role because they had no MP
training, which Brown said “adds a
more realistic effect.”
Some of the role-players were lying
motionless and splattered in paintball
explosions, while others went scream-
ing from a room, panicking. Still, they
managed to let Abbady know where
the shooter was holed up.
“There were seven to eight casual-
ties in there. Some were wounded and
some were dead,” Abbady recalled. “I
knew he was on the last door on the
right. I went in quickly and tried to
neutralize the threat. I went directly to
the door and I went in and I got hit.”
Abbady continued to work on taking
out the threat, only to get attacked by
a second shooter.
But that makes for good training, he
realized.
“It’s been a huge help and has been
realistic,” Abbady said. “It changes ev-
erything when somebody’s in there. I
learned not to fixate on one shooter
because there could be more. You have
to watch out for everything. And don’t
leave your back to the door. I got it
from behind.”
Heydon echoed Abbady’s sentiments
about the training’s quality.
“I’ve done similar things, but not
this in depth. This is my first paint-
ball training ... and it’s more related to
getting people out alive as opposed to
room clearing where your just out to
kill the person.”
Heydon described what happened
when his turn came.
“I got the call, got out of my vehicle
on the safe side, and radioed to get
all the information I could,” he said.
“I learned there was a guy on the first
floor, so I went in there and heard a lot
of people yelling. I was clearing a room
when six or seven people came out
from the hallway and told me where
the shooter was.”
Falling back on his training and in-
stinct, Heydon entered the room and
got shot in the arm, but continued and
elmininated the threat.
“But I got shot by the second shooter,”
he said. “Then I eliminated him and
finished the search.”
Sergeant David Banikci, a 557th team
leader, said the training was “a lot bet-
ter from the all-around aspect. Every-
ing downrange is focused on the tacti-
cal side. Here in garrison, you’re going Sergeant Yohanna Vega prepares to enter and clear a room during the 557th Military
to act competely different than a tacti- Police Company’s active shooter training Feb. 25 on Camp Humphreys. — U.S. Army
cal situation.” x photo by W. Wayne Marlow

Army Family Team Building offers support, knowledge

By W. Wayne Marlow
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — During her first decade as
a military spouse, Jillian Farrow knew little about the
Army Family Team Building program.
But with her husband’s permanent change of sta-
tion to Korea, Farrow found herself in a different
situation.
“Overseas, you don’t have the family struture,” Far-
row said. “You’re very much on your own.”
But she learned about Army Family Team Build-
ing and the impact was profound. “It kind of
saved me when I came to Korea,” Farrow said.
“You have other people in the room who know what
you’re going through.”
She was so impressed that she became an AFTB
volunteer instructor and now helps with the pro-
gram on Humphreys.
AFTB is broken into three levels. Level I deals with
basics such as military terms and acronyms, the
chain of command, customs and courtesies, com-
munity resources and children’s education.
“I
t’s not a lecture. A lot of
feeback is required.”
- Jillian Farrow
Army Community Service
“We try to find out what their life was like before
the military,” Farrow said. Comparisons will be made
to the civilian world to help with the transition. For
instance, the Army Chief of Staff will be compared to
a CEO, or a sergeant major to a foreman.
Level II delves into more personal issues.
“We’re assuming you understand the basics and are
coming up against the challenges of ... the military,”
Farrow said. “You understand rank structure, but
don’t yet realize you don’t just go talk to your spouse’s
commander, or if you do, there’s a way to do it.”
Topics include dealing with stress, field exercises,
a PCS, and understanding that the cycle will repeat
as long as one is a military spouse. By this point, the
instructors have assumed a more passive role.
“It’s not a lecture. A lot of feeback is required,” Far-
row said. “You can see the lightbulb go on. They hear
something and they think, that definitely applies to
me. This is where they start to participate. They have
their own things to add.”
Level III is primarily for spouses in leadership roles
who are looking to understand group dynamics and
are seeking tips on how to organize and manage con-
flict. Here, Farrow said, “Instructors have the least
amount of talking to do.”
But at whatever level, “The instructors are always
enthusiastic,” she said. “They believe it works and in
what they do. They’re volunteers so you’re getting the
real deal.”
The next Level I meeting is slated for April 12 and
14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Army Community Ser-
vice classroom in Building 311. For more information,
call 753-8401. x
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News & Notes
BOSS Ski Trip
Better Opportunities for Single Sol-
diers is sponsoring a ski trip to Jisan
Ski Resort on March 5. The trip is
also open to married couples and
Family members over 18. The cost
is $60. Interested persons can sign
up at the Community Activity Cen-
ter. For more information, call 753-
8825.
Geo-cache, Race Car Events Set
Outdoor Recreation is set to begin
its race car and Geo-cache seasons
on March 5 at 11 a.m., at Building
1044. For more information, call
753-3013 or 753-3255.
St. Patrick’s Run
A St. Patrick’s Day five and 10-ki-
lomter run is set for March 19 from
9 to 11 a.m. The race begins and
ends at building 1280, the Garrison
headquarters. Interested persons
can sign up at the Super Gym or call
753-8031 for more information.
Bowling Tournament Scheduled
The Korean Interservice Bowling
Association is sponsoring the St.
Patrick’s Alibi Bowling Tournament
on March 20 at the Strike Zone.
There will be singles, doubles, and
all-events tournaments. For more
information, call 754-5636.
Marathon Approaching
The Seoul Marathon is scheduled
for March 20. Entry fee is $40. Those
interested can contact Lonnie Her-
ring at 753-8807.
Children’s Theatre Coming
The Missoula Children’s Theatre
will be here March 26, giving youth
in grades Kindergarten through
12th a chance to perform in The
Jungle Book. Everyone who tries out
will be given a part in two shows at
Community Activity Center, both
on March 26. For more informa-
tion, call Joon Auci at 753-8507 or
753-8284.
Pregnancy PT
Pregnancy and post partum physi-
cal training is every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 to
7:30 a.m. in the Super Gym televi-
sion room. On Tuesdays, there is a
pregnancy post partum education
class. For more information, call
753-3253.
Kids: Free Trip to Hawaii
The Middle School/Teen program is
seeking three teenagers to possibly
participate in a youth Leadership
Forum in Hawaii. Each participant
must be registered with CYSS, be
between 14 and 17, and have at least
a year remaining here after the trip.
If interested, call 753-5614.
Suicide Crisis Phone Numbers
Help is available if you are having
thoughts of harming yourself. The
Suicide Prevention Hotline number
is 737-4673. Other numbers are: the
on call duty chaplain at 010-9496-
7445; the USAG Humphreys After
Hours Clinic at 753-8111; the USAG
Humphreys Behavioral Health
Clinic at 753-7657; and the USAG
Yongsan Behavioral Health Clinic
at 737-0508.
Planning stressed at Military Saves Fair
By 1st Lt. Austin Liu
6-52nd Air Defense Artillery
SUWON AIR BASE — Soldiers and
spouses from the 6th Battalion, 52nd
Air Defense Artillery learned about
the importance of saving money dur-
ing the Military Saves Information Fair
held here Feb. 25.
The fair, which coincided with the an-
nual Military Saves Campaign, encour-
aged Soldiers to take the Saver Pledge
to reduce debt, save money, and build
wealth over time.
Presenters gave information on fi-
nance management skills such as reg-
ularly monitoring credit reports and
on ways to save money through the
military Thrift Savings Plan. Soldiers
also had the opportunity to open a sav-
ing account with Navy Federal Credit
Union personnel.
Bill Spearman, Suwon Army Commu-
nity Service program coordinator said,
“I planned this event with the intent
to teach the young Soldiers that it is
never too early to start putting aside
a part of their precious earnings for
their future … especially in the current
state of economy. Sometimes they just
didn’t know because nobody ever told
them about the importance of saving.
I just wish when I was a young private,
somebody would have told me about
saving. It probably would have pre-
vented a lot of heartaches later on and
I probably would have been a lot richer
now.”
Specialist Joel Pedigar of Headquar-
ters and Headquarters Battery, 6-52
ADA, said the fair was worthwhile.
“This event inspired me to start think-
ing about my future right now. I can
save a lot of money just from monitor-
ing my expenditure on my debit card,”
he said.
6-52 officers given supply discipline training
Hands-on class at Suwon
helps leaders learn key skill
By 1st Lt. Austin Liu
6-52nd Air Defense Artillery
SUWON AIR BASE — Many
Army leaders might agree that one of
the most important factors to a unit’s
success lies in an effectively executed
Command Supply Discipline Program.
For this reason, officers from the 6th
Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery
received detailed hands-on training
on proper accountability and inven-
tory procedures here Feb. 26.
The training began with instructions
on identifying levels of responsibilities
within the command supply discipline
program, recognizing different types
of property, and then moved to crucial
accountability procedures such as con-
ducting inventories and documenting
shortages.
“The intent of the training is to teach
our young leaders not only the impor-
tance of property accountability but
also how to establish and maintain
their own unit supply accountability
program,” said, Capt. Tamanh Tran,
the 6-52 ADA S4 officer in charge. “In
order to accomplish this, they must be
able to conduct proper inventories and
document shortages in accordance
with Army Regulations.”
Fair organizers also held an essay con-
test, with a topic of why it’s important
to save money.
Prizes for the contest included a gift
certificate to Alaska Mining Company
and tickets to the Camp Humphreys
water park. Christine Lentz, a military
spouse, won the contest. Her essay in-
cluded the observation, “Life is unpre-
dictable … Every bit of saving counts
when you never know when the next
Bill Spearman (left) talks with Spc. Joel Pedigar about how to save more and spend
less during the Military Saves Information Fair at Suwon Community Activity Center on
Feb. 25. — U.S. Army photo by 1st. Lt. Austin Liu
Classes were taught by battery com-
manders who have gone through
change of command inventories re-
cently. They provided tips and insights
from their experience to the young
lieutenants.
“One of the biggest challenges facing
Army units across the Korean Peninsu-
la today is poor command supply dis-
cipline,” said Lt. Col. William Darne,
the 6-52 ADA commander. “And this
morning, we are addressing the issue
by educating our young lieutenants,
who hold most of the sub-hand re-
ceipts in the unit, about ways to en-
force effective command supply disci-
pline through proper inventories and
accountability.”
At the conclusion of each class, stu-
dents practiced conducting invento-
ries on different end items. However,
the focus of the inventory was not so
much on the end items but the dif-
ferent components attached to those
items.
“Nobody ever loses end items such
as a vehicle but it is the different screw
drivers and other end item compo-
nents that are usually not accounted
for,” said Capt. Christopher Chambers,
the Headquarters and Headquarters
Battery, 6-52 ADA commander. Cham-
bers served as one of the primary class
instructors.
“When it comes to inventory, you
have to personally see and physically
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emergency might come.”
Spearman agreed. “A lot of people
said that it is very difficult to save mon-
ey while you are in Korea, but I have
seen firsthand that a Soldier was able
to save over $10,000 during his tour
here just from daily small things,” he
said. “By the end of the tour, his wife
became pregnant and fortunately he
had enough money to cope with the
new addition to his family.” x
touch every item you signed for, to in-
clude every little end item component,
and when they are not there, you must
document the shortages,” he said.
Captain Keith Thayer, B Battery com-
mander, 6-52 ADA, told the Soldiers,
“This is one area you cannot just take
your subordinate’s words for.”
Such words sunk in for students such
as 2nd Lt. Mathew Barlow, executive
officer for F Company, 6-52 ADA.
“I have always known the importance
of property accountability, having re-
cently being assigned to conduct my
unit’s monthly sensitive item inven-
tory,” Barlow said. “But after today’s
training, I now understand why we
took so much time and effort conduct-
ing these inventories.”
There is another reason why this
CSDP training is more pertinent here
in Korea than in other places.
Staff Sgt. Phenzie Howell, the battal-
ion supply noncommissioned officer
responsible for putting together the
training material, explained. “In Ko-
rea, hand receipt holders are changed
over more frequently than in the States
because of the one-year rotation. It is
critical for the outgoing and incoming
primary hand receipt holders and sub-
hand receipt holders to conduct thor-
ough inventories to ensure the unit
maintains accountability of all equip-
ment necessary to accomplish the mis-
sion.” x
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Black History Month celebrated

By Staff Sgt. Robert People valuable information during his research as one of Chisolm concluded his speech by comparing his
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs the other Soldiers. situation to that of a Civil War counterpart.
“I learned a lot. I thought that they did have some “If I were an African-American Soldier during
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Names such as Sgt. Maj. structure during the Civil War, but after researching, the Civil War, I would not have the opportunity to
Christian A. Fleetwood, 1st Sgt. Alexander Kelly and I found out that they didn’t,” Hill said. “I also found serve at my current rank, nor position,” Chisolm
Pvt. James Gardner may not sound familiar to many out how blacks were able to get into lead positions.” said. “However, I am able to serve today in large part
of today’s Soldiers. But they are some of the many Colonel Joseph P. Moore, Humphreys Garrison because of the sacrifice and service of the many Af-
African-American Soldiers who bravely and proudly commander, presented Chisolm with a plaque of rican-American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Ma-
served in the U.S. Army as they gave their spirit, en- appreciation for his dedication to the Area III Equal rines who paved the path upon which I am able to
ergy and sometimes their lives for the noble cause of Opportunity program and the day’s observance. travel. Because of them, today I serve with pride.” x
freedom and liberty.
Soldiers from the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
and 8th Army participated in the Area III Black
History Month Observance Feb. 23. These Soldiers
reflected on the many accomplishments, past and
present, by fellow African-American Soldiers. The
theme for this observance was “African Americans
and The Civil War.”
Lieutenant Col. Marvin Chisolm, commander of
4-58th Airfield Operations Battalion, was guest
speaker and during his remarks, he provided a his-
tory of blacks in the military.
“Volunteers from South Carolina, Tennessee and
Massachusetts filled the first authorized African-
American regiments,” Chisolm said. “However, re-
cruitment was slow until African-American leaders
such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African-
American men to become Soldiers in order to help
ensure eventual full citizenship.”
The words of Douglass moved tens of thousands
of African-Americans to enlist in the Union Army in
order to fight for their freedom, Chisolm said.
“Beyond the battlefield, African-American men
and women supported the war effort by serving as
surgeons, nurses, chaplains, spies and in other es-
sential roles,” Chisolm said. “African-American Sol-
diers served in artillery and infantry units and they
also performed all manner of noncombat support
functions that are required to sustain an Army.”
Five Soldiers told what their jobs would have been
during the Civil War.
One of the Soldiers, Spc. Damara Walker, of the
719th Military Intelligence Battalion, 501st Military
Intelligence Brigade, said she would like to see ethnic
observances more often.
“I think it was a very good presentation, and we
need to do more things like this for every ethnic
group,” Walker said. “It just brings out more of what
Soldiers know about their history and of what they
do not know.” Specialist Andre Crosby, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, sings the Star Spangled Banner during the Area III
Sergeant Sherman L. Hill, D Company, 4th (Attack) Black History Month Observance hosted by the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade and USAG Humphreys. — U.S. Army
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, learned some photo by Staff Sgt. Robert People

Humphreys Hail
Introducing our new FMWR director
By W. Wayne Marlow
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — A Hurricane Katrina
survivor who once saved a person from drowning
has assumed duties as director of Family and Mo-
rale, Welfare and Recreation here.
Donald D. Claycomb, whose previous position
was with the FMWR office at Fort Meade, Md.,
started work with Humphreys Garrison on Feb. 10.
Claycomb had been a federal employee in Ger-
many for seven years when he became co-owner
of Logan Farms Honey Glazed Hams in Metairie,
La., in January 1995. A successful 10-year run there
ended when Hurricane Katrina wiped out the
business.
Undaunted, Claycomb jumped back into fed-
eral work as FMWR director at Fort Irwin, Calif.
After two years there, it was onto Fort Meade for a
three-year stint.
From November 1988 to January 1990, Claycomb
served as chief of the United States Army Europe
Sports Division in Heidelberg, Germany. Next, he
was director of community recreation at Darby Kas-
erne in Germany.
Still at Darby, he became the 99th ASG One Fund/
business manager in late 1991.
He received the Commander’s Medal for Civilian
Service in Augsburg, Germany. Also, he received the
Commander’s Award for Humanitarian Assistance
and the Red Cross Certificate of Merit, both for res-
cuing a victim from a canal in Germany.
Claycomb graduated from the University of North-
ern Colorado and he has a master’s in health, with
emphasis in physical education and recreation. He is
a graduate of the Army Management Staff College’s
basic, intermediate, and advanced courses.
His executive-level training includes staff action
officers course, supervisors course, and managers Donald Claycomb is the new Family and Morale, Wel-
course, and he c0mpleted Lean Six Green Belt train- fare and Recreation director for Humphreys Garrison.
ing in March 2008. x — U.S. Army photo by Yong Chan Kim
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Korean Service Corps puts Daegu MOBEX to the test

By Mary Grimes
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — Members
of the Korean Service Corps, along with
representatives from the 19th ESC, 501st
Brigade, 6th Ordnance Battalion, and
other visiting elements, assembled at
Daegu Middle School, just outside Camp
Henry, Feb. 16, to take part in a MOBEX
training exercise intended to test the full
operational capabilities of the KSC.
Calling it a collective effort, Yi Tong-
Un, Mobilization Specialist, Headquarters
32nd KSC Company, said the training
event was an opportunity to display their
ability to execute any task or support the
mission, if ever they are called to serve.
The mobilization process, according
to Yi, consists of four phases. “In order
to ensure the success of MOBEX, it
is carried out in four phases –pre-
mobilization, mobilization, link-up
and attachment, and sustainment until
deactivation. As you can see, there is a lot
of strategic planning involved in this type
of training mission. So, understanding
Col. John P. Chadbourne, G3, 19th ESC, poses a series of questions regarding MOBEX functions and operations toLt. Col. Charles N. Parker,
the mission is very important.
“The primary mission of KSC is Commander, USA KSC BN, during the Feb. 16 MOBEX training held at Daegu Middle School. — U.S. Army photo Cpl. Jang Bong-seok
that of providing combat support and
combat service to 8th U.S. Army, and
USFK. It is because of the supporting
role that KSC plays that preparedness is
vital,” said Yi. “This particular training
involves an expansion of wartime KSC
companies ranging from armistice
to wartime strengths. For those U.S.
elements that have requested KSC
wartime companies to perform their
wartime contingency missions, this
training not only helps them better
understand mobilization operations
and concepts, but allows them to
experience an up close view of what’s
involved in the actual mobilization
process.”
The mobilization specialist said the
MOBEX training exercise was also a
chance to review and verify the overall
KSC mobilization plan on its internal
operation capabilities. “To do this, we
had to look at operations across the
Pae, Yong-hun, KSC Mobilization Specialist provides instructions to other KSC MOBEX participants on the proper use of their protective
board – including among other things, masks. — U.S. Army photo Cpl. Jang Bong-seok
standing up wartime KSC companies, “Every KSC member understands that reason, members of the KSC are such as this. This type of training helps
deployment to U.S. unit link-up points, his role and the importance it plays trained to become leaders and or core us identify where our weaknesses and
the ROK-U.S. wartime mobilization in accomplishing the overall mission. cadre so as to be able to properly and strengths are. Most of all, it helps us
plan, and the Wartime Host Nation Our mission is so important, and efficiently perform to the best of their train today -- so that we can be even
Support (WHNS) program. our responsibilities are huge. For ability during Daegu MOBEX events more effective tomorrow,” said Yi. x

Brig. Gen. Harvey takes time out for some ‘Green Eggs and Ham’

Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Harvey, Commanding General, 19th ESC, reads to children from Daegu American School, Camp George, as part of the “Read Across America” initiative
Tuesday. Harvey held the audience spellbound while reading the ever popular “Green Eggs and Ham,” by Dr. Seuss. Wasting no time, the children took advantage of Harvey’s good
nature as he took their questions and they tried on his gear --momentarily of course. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Jang Bong-seok
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News & Notes
Financial Counseling Services
Financial counseling for soldiers
and family members with emphasis
on managing personal finances and
tracking spending habits. Development
of a personal financial plan, retirement
plan, and college saving plan. Call the
ACS financial readiness program office,
768-8127 or 768-7112.
FMWR Marketing
Can’t find your favorite menu at the
club? Got a party theme your friends
would love? Have a program idea for
teens? Tell us what you would do if
you could reach out and touch FMWR
programs, events and activities and
you could win $100 in FMWR gift
certificates. Suggestions can be e-mailed
to laurel.baek@korea.army.mil
Say it on ICE
Ever wonder if your voice is heard. Say it
on ICE, we’re listening. Fill out an online
comment card today our response is
guaranteed. http://ice.disa mil
Texas Hold’em
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Camp Carroll
Hideaway Club. Weekly prizes for the
top 3 players. $20 per person. Free meal
for players. Points awarded for every 8
weeks of play toward the final game and
a $1,000 prize. Calll 765-8574 for more
information.
Reduced Speed Limits on Camp
Walker
During the upcoming Key Resolve/Foal
Eagle exercises there will be a marked
increase in foot traffic on Camp Walker,
so speed limits have been reduced. Pay
attention to speed limit signs. MPs will
be actively enforcing and just because
you are driving slower doesn’t mean you
can use a cell phone while doing it. Wait
until you can safely park or pull over to
text or talk.
AAFES extends hours during the
Exercise
AAFES facilities have extended their
hours for your convenience during the
exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2011.
Visit the USAG Daegu Facebook page
www.facebook.com/USAGDaegu for
the complete listing of their extended
hours. You can also check the Facebook
page for modified gym hours and other
news during the next two weeks of the
exercise.
Kids Club
Register your child for our Jr. Membership
Program. Program benefits include
quarterly appreciation nights, $5 gift
coupon for thier birthday and other
great events. Open to kids ages 5-12. For
more information, call the Evergreen
Community Club, 764-4060.
USAG DAEGU
VFW hosts luncheon at Young-Sang Children’s Center
Story and photos by Lt. Col. Mark Rosenstein
36th Signal Battalion
DA EG U G A R R I S O N — T h e
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hill 303
Memorial Post 10033, and members
of the 36th Signal Battalion, 19th
Expeditionary Sustainment Command,
DOD Education Activity and US Army
Garrison Daegu participated in an
inspirational luncheon for 55 children
of the Young-Sang Children’s Center,
located in Daegu, Feb. 19.
Post 10033 hosted the luncheon
at the center, providing food items
that included fruit, drinks, pizza and
assorted candies. The children ranged
in ages from 4 to 18. Richard Locke,
Post 10033 President, remarked, “Our
members are proud to help local
children’s centers; events like this
inspire everyone.” Other members of the
post participating in the event included
Rey Garcia (Jr. Vice Commander), Jason
Boire (Post Quartermaster), Jasper
Sims (Post Trustee), John Brehend
(Post Trustee), Chuck Ryan, Ron
Coleman, Jay Langlois, Josue Morales
and Brandon Gingrich. Along with
VFW members, Jason Boire and Ray Garcia, with children from the Young-Sang Children’s
Center during the inspiration luncheon held Feb. 19.
Don’t let garbled messages confuse your mission
By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Milton Johnson
USAG Daegu Garrison Chaplain
DAEGU GARRISON — Don’t garble
the message! If I’ve heard the statement
once, I must have heard it four dozen
times. Again and again, our units are
warned against hearing one thing, then
passing on a slightly different version. It
is very amazing how the original story,
report or command appears after it has
gone through its verbal metamorphosis.
Consider the following.
A colonel issued this directive to his
executive officer:
Tomorrow evening at approximately
2000 hours, Halley’s Comet will be
visible in this area, an event which
occurs only once every 75 years. Have
the men fall out in the battalion area
in fatigues and I will explain this rare
phenomenon to them. In case of rain,
assemble the men in the theatre and I
will show films of it.
After being transmitted through
each chain of command, this is the story
the squad members received:
When it rains tomorrow at 2000
hours, the phenomenal 75 year-old
VFW member Chuck Ryan with children from the Young-Sang Children’s Center during
the inspiration luncheon held Feb. 19 in Daegu.
these members, their spouses also
helped to make the day special for the
children. During the luncheon, several
General Halley, accompanied by the
colonel, will drive his Comet through
the battalion area theatre in fatigues.
Garbled messages are not unique to
the military. They provide the most
fuel for gossip. All it takes is the ability
to exaggerate this detail or rearrange
the facts, omit a few specifics, leave
room for the subtle innuendo, and be
sure to add some color to make the
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birthdays were celebrated, making the
event even more special. So Yun Locke,
a participant commented, “It’s a great
feeling giving something nice to so
many wonderful children.”
The Daegu VFW Hill 303 Memorial
Post 10033 was established in September
1999. Its purpose is to provide
community service work, support
widows and orphans of fallen comrades,
and to remember the dead and the
sacrifice they gave to their country. The
visit to Yong-Sang Children’s Center is
one of the community service efforts
that Daegu VFW Hill 303 Memorial Post
10033 provides. The post thanks each
and every non-member and member
who donated their time and effort in
making the inspirational luncheon at
the Children’s Center a great success.
VFW Post 10033 along with 36th Signal
Battalion plan to host similar events
in the future as well as events with
other children’s centers in the Daegu
metropolitan area.
Anyone interested in joining the VFW
Post 10033 should contact Richard Locke
at DSN 764-5714. x
story more interesting.
So what if you forgot to mention a
couple of tiny tidbits of information
that might have set the story straight?
It is for the above reasons that we
see God’s style of communication
doesn’t seem to leave much margin
for generalities.
He told more than one prophet
to say it painfully straight and make
it obviously clear. Moses received
precisely 10 commandments, not a
“dozen or so.” He told Jonah to go
directly to Ninevah, not “whatever city
seems fair to you.”
The preservation of the truth of the
message demands respectful treatment
and accurate communication.
Paul wrote to the Corinthians that
“…if a trumpet does not sound a clear
call, who will get ready for battle?” (1
Corinthians 14:8 NIV).
Today we need the clear call of bugler.
If there is something you have been
trying unsuccessfully to communicate
to someone, take the time now to write
it down as clearly as you can.
Do you pass on reliable information?
If you do, Don’t garble the message! x
MARCH 4, 2011 USAG DAEGU USAG-D • PAGE 27
http://daegu.korea.army.mil

IMCOM Korea Commander visits Daegu Garrison

Brig. Gen. David Fox listens in as USAG Daegu Commander Col. Kathleen Gavle receives the Command Inspection Program debrief from IMCOM Korea staff, Feb. 25, in the garrison
headquarters on Camp Henry. — U.S. Army photo Cpl. Jang Bong-seok

Camp Henry soldiers strengthen their skills through Combative Training

HHC, USAG Daegu soldiers use Sergeant’s Time to do a Combative Class for physical
strength on 17 Feb, 11. (up-left) Pvt. Lee, Jae-sung tries to take Pfc. Jeon, Jin-sung down
under the guidance of Sgt. 1st Class William A. Ward. (left) Sgt. 1st Class Ward, Staff
Sgt. Michael D. Franklin and Sgt. Jeremy A. Brake demonstrate how to maintain a choke
position. — U.S. Army photo Cpl. Jang Bong-seok
USAG-D • PAGE 28
http://daegu.korea.army.mil USAG DAEGU THE MORNING CALM

Piggy Bank Beauty contest closes out Military Saves Campaign

By Mary Grimes
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — ACS Camp
Henry wrapped up this year’s “Military
Saves” Campaign with a Piggy Bank
Beauty Contest at the Camp Walker
Commissary, Feb. 26.
Commissary patrons were able to
participate in the contest, casting
their vote by using colored candy
stacked in front of the piggy bank of
their choice.
The banks with the most candy in
front of them went to four lucky Area
IV children who literally took home
the bacon, with prizes ranging from
a twenty-five dollar gift certificate, to
cake and candy as their winning haul.
Representatives from the Navy
Federal Credit Union, the DOD
Community Bank, as well as the Camp
Walker Commissary joined with
ACS to make this year’s campaign a
success.
According to program coordinator,
Jeannie Relaford, “Overall, I think
USAG Daegu and Area IV can call the
Military Saves event one that brought
to the front the importance of getting
smart about how taking small steps
can lead to big savings.
I think an important message to
walk away with is that programs
like this, do a lot in helping every
individual become a little more
financially savvy.
Hopefully they will not just stop
here, but continue throughout the
Area IV representatives from the Navy Federal Credit Union, Community Bank, ACS, and Camp Walker Commissary pose for the camera
year focusing on a savings plan that as “Military Saves Campaign 2011” comes to an end. The week-long event, aimed at taking steps toward better savings practices for
soundly meets their needs.” x Soldiers and family members, closed with a Piggy Bank Beauty contest, Feb. 26 at the Camp Walker Commissary.— U.S. Army photo
 Shop, Save and thrive

COMMISSARY BENEFITS are part of the Army

Family Covenant’s commitment to provide a strong,
supportive environment where Soldiers and
Families can 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.

• An average of 30% SAVINGS OR MORE on

purchases compared to commercial prices.

• Within the next three years, more than

$200 million will be spent on building
new commissaries and enhancing
existing commissaries to
better serve customers.

Visit to learn more

about the Army Family Covenant.
IMCOM-K • PAGE 30
http://imcom.korea.army.mil
Kathleen A. Gavle 대령
대구 기지 사령관
국방부의 예산상황이 요즘
날씨처럼 흐리다는 사실에는 의심의
여지가 없을 것으로 알고 있습니다.
우리 주한 시설 관리 사령부와 제
4 지역 또한, 9월까지 지속될 이번
회계연도의 불확실성을 피해갈
수는 없습니다. 이 문제의 심각성에
대해서 다시 한번 알려드리고자
합니다. 지난 2월 14일 로버트
게이츠 미 국방 장관은 이에 대한
발표를 하였습니다. 이 발표에
대략적인 내용은 다음과 같습니다.
“정확히 일년 전에, 대통령은
국방부가 회계연도 2011년 동안
사용할 금액인 5490억 불을 의회에
요청했습니다. 그러나 의회의
결의안에 따르면, 국방부는 230억
불이 차감된 약 5260억 불 만을
받게 됩니다. 이러한 감소로 인한
군의 피해는 회계연도가 진행되는
과정 속에서 점차 확대되어 나타날
것입니다.”우리는 감소된 230
억불이 우리 주한 시설 관리
사령부의 예산에 어떠한 영향을 끼칠
것인지를 알고 있습니다. 따라서
우리 주한 시설 관리 사령부는
한정된 예산을 최대한 효율적으로
사용하기 위해서 여러분의 도움이
절실히 필요합니다.
KOREAN PAGE THE MORNING CALM
대구 기지 사령관
사설
이번 사설의 주제로 “넷 제로” 컴퓨터 모니터나 프린터를 끄는 수 있다는 사실입니다.
라는 개념을 정한 것도 이와 같은 것, 에어컨이나 히터를 사용할 경우
맥락입니다. “넷 제로”란, 우리가 창문과 문을 꼭 잠그는 것, 실내
한정된 자원을 아껴쓰고, 다른 온도를 여름에는 25도, 겨울에는
용도로 다시쓰고, 재활용하여 19도로 유지하는 것 등 우리가 할
어떠한 것도 낭비되지 않도록 하는 수 있는 부분은 생각보다 많습니다.
것을 의미합니다. 다시말해, 우리가 쓰레기를 분리수거하고, 캠프
소비하는 모든 양이 재활용되고 내에 설치된 재활용 컨테이너들을
재사용되는 양과 같아지는 상태를 사용하는 것도 큰 도움이 됩니다.
의미하는 것입니다. 이 사항은 군무원이나 군인가족들
그렇다면 여러분들은 다음과 같은 뿐만 아니라, 부대 밖에 거주하는
질문을 하게 될 것입니다. “그럼 군인들에게도 적용됩니다. 부대 밖에
우리가 어떻게 도와야 할까요?” 거주하는 군인들 중에서 재활용에
여러분들은 에너지 보존과 공과금에 어려움을 겪는 군인들은 재활용
관한 부사령관의 강의를 수차례 가능한 쓰레기(유리, 알루미늄 캔,
들어왔을 것입니다. 하지만 나아지는 종이, 판지)들을 부대 내로 가져와서
것은 크게 없었습니다. 대구 지역 처리할 수 있습니다.
사령부는 공과금으로 매달 100 수분의 증발을 줄이기 위해 밤에 마지막으로, 여러분께 이번 11
만 불을 사용합니다. 공과금에는 잔디에 물을 주는 것, 양치를 할 년도 키 리졸브 훈련이 잘 진행될 수
전기, 가스, 수도요금 및 쓰레기 때 수도를 끄는 것, 변기 수조에 있도록 긴밀한 협조를 부탁드립니다.
처리 비용이 모두 포함됩니다. 만약 벽돌을 넣는 것, 저수류 샤워기를 캠프 워커를 비롯하여 여러 캠프에
모두가 현재 쓰는 양에10퍼센트를 사용하여 샤워를 짧게 하는 것, 많은 사람들이 방문할 것입니다.
줄인다고 가정해보십시오. 한 달 세차를 2주에 한 번이나 한 달에 우리가 캠프워커의 속도 제한을
동안 사용하는 금액인 100만 불의 한 번 정도 하는 것 등 또한 전체 시속 25킬로미터로 낮춘 것도 그
10퍼센트는 10만 불이므로, 일 소비량의 10퍼센트를 줄이기 위한 이유 때문입니다. 주의를 살피고,
년이면 우리는120만 불을 절약할 수 방안이 될 수 있습니다. 이러한 사고가 발생하지 않도록 노력해
있습니다. 그렇다면 다음 질문 “10 모든 노력들은 우리가 “넷 제로” 주십시오. 또한 방문자들이 도움을
퍼센트를 어떻게 줄일까요?”가 될 를 완성할 수 있도록 하는 데에 큰 요청할 경우 주저하지 말고 도움을
것입니다. 하지만 그것은 우리가 도움을 줄 것입니다. 하지만 더욱 주시면 감사하겠습니다. 우리가
일상생활에서 작은 노력으로도 중요한 것은 우리 모두가 이러한 가진 이웃간의 정을 그들에게
할 수 있는 부분입니다. 집이나 절약을 실천함으로써, 대구 지역 보여주기를 기대하면서 글을
사무실을 떠날 때 불을 확실히 사령부가 여러분께 세계 최고 마치겠습니다.
끄는 것, 사용하지 않을 경우에 수준의 서비스를 변함없이 제공할 “변화를 만들어갑시다!”