May 30, 2008 • Volume 6, Issue 32

http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Firefighters join
Inside

Softball players Scouts craft cars for

forces for training wrap Pacific-wide racing challenge
at USAG-RC tournament at Humphreys, Yongsan

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U.S. Forces Korea welcomes Korean

neighbors to annual English Camp

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A Korean student meets her host family sponsor for the first time. Camp participants learn about American family life during their home-stay with American host families. — U.S. Army Photo

3 receive U.S. Forces Korea

‘Scrolls of Appreciation’
Yongsan Commissary Manager Jose Gonzales receives his United States Forces Korea Scroll of
Appreciation from Gen. B.B. Bell, USFK commander during a ceremony May 23. Pictured from left
to right are Kim, Sun Tae, the Yongsan Commissary produce manager; Gonzales and Chae, Ju Sik,
Yongsan Commissary bagger. Each individual was recognized for their dedicated service to USFK. Of
Chae’s 39 years of service, Bell said, “Mr. Chae is a longstanding friend of Servicemembers here. He
always projects a friendly attitude and has made people feel good about coming to the commissary
for years.” — U.S. Army Photo by Susan Silpasornprasit
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NEWS
English Camp fosters good
neighbors, great memories
Han Na-jeong, 17, from Daegu’s Dongmoon High School, relates her English Camp experience to USFK
Commander Gen. B.B. Bell. At left is her host family, Spc. Johnny Carter, his wife, Elizabeth, and their
daughter, Abby. — U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
Good Neighbor English Camp: Korean
students get a taste of American life
Story and photos by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
Sixty-five Korean high school students “graduated” from the U.S.
Forces Korea Good Neighbor English Camp Saturday.
For five days, the high school sophomores lived with an American
host family to become more familiar with American culture. They
“shadowed” Seoul American High School students during regularly
scheduled classes; attended a pizza party at the Youth Sports Center;
watched a movie at the post theater; and enjoyed a traditional
Korean dinner.
They also toured U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan, the Joint
Security Area, USAG-Humphreys and Osan Air Base. A picnic
and “graduation” ceremony culminated the week Saturday at
Yongsan.
Jun Byung-hyuk, whose 17-year-old daughter, Jun Sol-ah, goes
to Banpo High School in Seoul, had served as a KATUSA at Camp
Stanley from 1986 to 1988. “I wanted to give my daughter a chance
to experience the American culture,” he said.
Living on an American base is not an opportunity that everybody
gets, Jun said. “Having spent some time in this new setting, I feel
as though my view of the world has expanded somehow.”
The English Camp is an annual U.S. Forces Korea Good
IMCOM-Korea Safety Update
Safety is always in season
Courtesy of U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center
The Army reinforces its commitment to “Never Give Safety
a Day Off” with the launch of the 101 Critical Days of Summer
safety campaign. This safety campaign emphasizes prevention
and vigilance during the summer season—a time when Soldiers,
their Families and Army Civilians are at greater risk.
The Army experiences an increase in accidental fatalities during
the summer months. The majority of these accidents occur off-
duty—most often during outdoor activities.
“Families have a key role to play in safety. We need to ensure
Family members are educated, aware and fully involved in the risk
management process,” said Army Chief of Staff, General George
W. Casey, Jr. “The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign
provides awareness of potential hazards, and empowers Soldiers,
Families and Army Civilians with timely information to ensure
THE MORNING CALM
The annual Good Neighbor English
Camp hosted by the United States Forces
Korea is a five-day camp designed to
promote better understanding and
appreciation of the command through
a series of organized, interactive and
educational activities conducted on
military installations.
The students are immersed in an
English-speaking environment as
they visit Yongsan Garrison, the Joint
Security Area, Humphreys Garrison
and Osan Air Base. They receive
military briefings, see static displays,
and meet and talk with American
Servicemembers. They also participate
in classroom activities with American
student-escorts at the Seoul American
High School.
Accommodations for the camp
participants were provided by 53
volunteer host families from Yongsan
this year. The highlight of the Good
Neighbor English Camp is a graduation
picnic where the participants receive
certificates of program completion.
Neighbor Program event. USFK officials worked with the boards
of education in Seoul, Daegu and Pyongtaek to put the word about
the program, said Stephen Tharp, chief of the Community Relations
Division, USFK Public Affairs Office.
“Students were selected by local school boards under the direction
of the Korean Ministry of Education based on their ability to
speak English and their willingness to participate in a home stay
program,” he said.
Of the applicants, 33 students from Seoul, 12 from Pyeongtaek
and 20 from Daegu were selected to participate.
“At first the students seemed to be slow in getting used to the
new environment,” said Cho Jae-ho, a teacher from Seoul’s Hanyang
Technical High School. “But as time went by, the students seemed
to have a great time.”
Indeed, many of the students agreed that the camp was a good
opportunity for exposure to American culture.
“One week was not sufficient for me to learn a great deal of
English, though I think my listening improved,” said Kim So-yi,
17, from Gaepo High School, also in Seoul. “But living with an
American family let me know more about American culture. I really
want a chance to visit the U.S in the near future.”
For Sgt. Maj. Mark Eister’s family, having a Korean student
was a treat.
“I think she had a great time. Towards the end, she really opened
up to us,” said Eister, who’s the 8th Army Band sergeant major. “She
confirmed just how sweet and kind Koreans are. Overall, it was just
a great time of exchange.”
everyone’s well-being during this especially high-risk season.”
To achieve this mission, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/
Safety Center will focus on a different aspect of summer safety
each week, using news releases, posters and public service
announcements to help educate and inform Soldiers, their
Family members and Army Civilians. Additionally, USACRC
has developed an “Off-duty Safety Awareness Presentation” to
help identify potential off-duty summer hazards.
“The enemy ‘risk’ can be defeated, but it takes teamwork,”
said USACRC Command Sergeant Major, Tod Glidewell. “That
means Soldiers looking out for their battle buddies and Family
members looking out for their Soldier, as well as each other.
This summer, stay alert and aware of the hazards particular to
this time of year.”
For more information on the 101 Critical Days of Summer
safety campaign, visit https://crc.army.mil.
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be in-
complete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Disorderly Conduct; Damage to Gov-

ernment Property; Disrespect to Commissioned
Officer; Assault on NCO; Assault on MP; Resist-
ing Apprehension; Investigation revealed that
Subject #1 appeared to be intoxicated and acting
disorderly when Subject #1 started pushing other
soldiers. Subject #1 was escorted off the prem-
ises at which time Subject #1 became combative
towards MP by kicking a can which struck MP
on MP’s left ankle. Subject #1 was instructed to
place Subject #1 hands behind Subject #1 back.
Subject #1 complied and then began to become
belligerent, by using profanity, and continued
to be non-compliant towards MP. Victim #1 at-
tempted to calm Subject #1 down when Subject
#1 slapped Victim #1’s hand away and pushed
Victim #1 with both open hands in the chest area.
Subject #1 was apprehended and placed in a
patrol vehicle where Victim #2 attempted to calm
Subject #1 down. Subject #1 disrespected Victim
#2 by using profanity and threatening Victim #2.
Subject #1 was transported to the USAG-Red
Cloud PMO where Subject #1 was not adminis-
tered a PBT due to refusal. While at the USAG-
Red Cloud PMO, Subject #1 kicked and broke a
desk and was using racial comments towards MP.
Subject #1 was not advised of Subject #1 legal
rights due to Subject #1 level of intoxication and
was transported to the USAG-Red Cloud TMC for
a Command Directed LBAT with results pending. The Korean Folk Village in Gyeonggi-do, near Suwon, hosts an array of traditional perfomances and colorful sights. Acrobats, tightrope and
Subject #1 was processed and released to Sub-
seesaw performances, horse riding shows and a traditional wedding ceremony recreation are all part of the fun at the Folk Village. Shopping,
ject #1 unit.
Korean cuisine and amusement rides are available to visitors in addition to the traditional homes and living culture experiences set up on site.
AREA II: Assault on MP; Wrongful Damage of The Korean Folk Village can give guests a sense of living history in the original setting. — Courtesy Photo
Government Property; Curfew Violation; At 0253
Hrs, 19 MAY 08, KNP notified the USAG-Yongsan
PMO of a Curfew Violation in the Itaewon bar SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
district. Subject #1 was apprehended by MP and
transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where
Subject #1 became unruly and caused a distur-
Art in Bloom (Through June 15) partake in sand sculpting events, creating art for all beachgoers
bance by swearing profusely and damaging the This gallery exhibition is an outdoor installation held in the to enjoy. One of the highlights of Haeundae Sand Festival is
walls. The walls sustained damages consisting of garden of Seoul Museum of Art. In the honor of May, ‘the month experiencing a hot sand bath in which participants lie down on
dents in the sheet rock and a hole through the of family,’ this exhibition has been prepared so that families the sand and are buried from head to toe in wet sand. A hot sand
wall in interview RM #1. MP went to the inter- can freely appreciate art in an outdoor exhibition space. This bath, which is wonderfully effective for health and beauty is also
view room to restrain Subject #1 and try to calm year’s theme is “Gulliver’s Travel to the Gallery”. The exhibit available. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com
Subject #1 down. Subject #1 became even more includes works of Bourdelle, a world renowned sculptor. Three
unruly and belligerent and spat repeatedly on dimensional works allow visitors to appreciate art from various
MP. Subject #1 was not advised of Subject #1 Dano Fest (Through June 11)
perspectives. The Gangneung Dano Festival in Gangwon-do is a long-running
legal rights due to Subject #1 suspected level of
This exhibition aims to provide visitors with the fun to appreciate traditional festival that celebrates Dano (the fifth day of the
intoxication. Subject #1 was released to Subject
#1 unit. At 1525 Hrs, 19 MAY 08, Subject #1 re- works as if they look into the world of children, and travel as 5th month according to the lunar calendar). This day, together
ported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject in Gulliver’s Travels—many pieces are large scale and offer a with the New Year and Chuseok, is one of the major holidays
#1 was advised of Subject #1 legal rights, which whimsical view of the world. The lessons of fairy tales are not in Korea. The festival is a combination of various shamanist and
Subject #1 invoked. Subject #1 was released to limited to children. This fairy tale makes us ponder over the memorial rituals along with some traditional games. During
Subject #1 unit. meaning of truth, honor, justice, humility, tolerance, courage, the festival, visitors can swing on a traditional Korean swing
and love through the keen satire of the injustice in the world of or make a traditional Korean mask. Other attractions include
AREA III: Entry #1 Shoplifting; PI #1 was observed adults. That is why the fairy tale, Gulliver’s Travels, is presented
by Witness #1 via CCTV, pick up one Trublend mask dances, and pungmullori (Korean traditional folk music).
in association with this exhibition in hope that we can expand The first day of the event is marked by a spectacular memorial
luminous bronzer, one mascara and two tubes of
the scope of our thinking on objects. All visitors become explorers parade of 5,000 people across downtown Gangneung. . During
lip gloss and proceed into the dressing room with
the items in PI #1’s hand at the PX. PI #1 came in this exhibition. Just as Gulliver talks about his experiences in the festival, visitors can also watch the Gwanno mask drama, the
out of the dressing room without the items in PI the world of little men and the world of giants, artists satirize nation’s only pantomime drama, together with the Gangneung
#1’s hand and exited the store without rendering and represent the reality of this society with their imagination. Dano’s shamanist ritual. Special hands-on programs include
proper payment. Witness #1 conducted a search The artists humorously depict the scenes in our world leading us playing on traditional Korean swings and Korean wrestling,
of the dressing room which met with negative to the world of imagination. For more information, visit www. washing one’s hair in changpo (iris) water and eating surichwi
results. PI #1 was detained by Witness #1 and tour2korea.com or www.seoulmoa.org
escorted to the AAFES security office. Further
rice cakes. In the Nanjang market outside the Dano Cultural
investigation revealed PI #1 requested to utilize Center, visitors can enjoy a farmers’ music contest, games, and
the restroom and placed all the stolen items in the Sand Fest (June 5-8) circus performances. This market is the largest temporary market
trash can. MPI conducted a search of the rest- Haeundae Sand Festival is held on the white sands of Haeundae in Korea offering items from all over the nation. Be sure to try
room in the PX where the items were recovered. beach in Busan. The festival will open with a fireworks display. some yeot (Korean taffy) at the taffy stand. The Gwanno mask
All items were retained as evidence and released At Haeundae Sand Festival, there are many programs prepared drama, which can be seen only during the Gangneung Dano
back to AAFES security. PI #1 was escorted to for families and friends to enjoy together. Contests and programs Festival, is Korea’s only pantomime drama about a local deity
the USAG-Humphreys PMO where PI #1 was ad- such as sand drawing, sandbag stacking and clay sculpting will be and a unique art form preserving the originality of Korea’s mask
vised of PI #1’s legal rights in the presence of her
on-hand. There will be a marathon race at the white sand beaches drama. Originally, the mask drama was a pantomime performed
sponsor, which PI #1 invoked. PI #1 was pro-
cessed and released to PI #1’s sponsor. PI #1’s and a golf long distance tournament in which participants see by government servants who played a yangban (nobleman), a
RCP was surrendered and PI #1 was issued a how far they can hit their golf balls. The marathon race and the gaksi (bride), and other characters. Since there is no dialogue,
Letter of Show Cause Memorandum. Witness #1 golf tournament event have separate entry fees. A concert will be everyone can easily relate to the drama. Visit www.tour2korea.
rendered a written statement attesting to the inci- performed each day of the festival. Visitors to the beach can also com or www.danojefestival.or.kr (English).
dent. The VHS tape of the incident was retained
as evaluation of evidence. ECOL is unknown. Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, www.hotelnet.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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U.S. Forces Korea Medical
Advisory addresses 2008
Avian Influenza outbreak
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly officials culled all 15,000 poultry raised
in farms, restaurants, schools and homes
Bird populations all over Korea have in Seoul, to curb the spread of bird flu
been affected by Avian Influenza (HPAI), following two outbreaks in the capital.
also known as Bird Flu all over Korea. The Busan officials culled all 13,000 poultry
strain (H5N1) that has swept through in a 3km radius around an infected duck
Korea, to include Seoul and Busan, over farm in Busan
the past six weeks is a type that has not While this recent outbreak poses little
caused any human infections worldwide, risk to U.S. Forces Korea personnel, it is
as opposed to the kind found in Southeast noteworthy to mention that risks may exist
Asia. This recent outbreak of the HPAI poses from eating uncooked or undercooked
minimal if any risk poultry or poultry
to U.S. Forces Korea “This recent outbreak of the HPAI products on the
personnel. economy (such as
HPAI and other poses minimal if any risk to U.S. eggs “over easy” or
avian influenza Forces Korea personnel.” “easy over,” eggnog,
viruses infect wild or hollandaise sauce
birds and poultry made with raw eggs).
(e.g., chickens, ducks). The H5N1 strain The USFK Commissaries and AAFES
of HPAI has caused high mortality in bird Exchanges/Shoppettes only stock eggs from
populations throughout Korea. the U.S. and U.S. government-approved
While there is no current evidence of Korean poultry sources. Eggs from the
efficient human-to-human transmission of Korean farms undergo routine testing,
the HPAI virus, it’s possible it could mutate and there has never been a record of HPAI
and become capable of human-to-human viruses being detected. If such an outbreak
transmission. As a result of the recent would occur, there is a rapid produce recall
Republic of Korea HPAI outbreak in poultry, system in place to inform and protect USFK
Korean veterinary and public health officials personnel from infection. All Korean eggs
have enacted comprehensive, layered levels sold in USFK Commissaries and AAFES
of containment around the infected poultry establishments are pasteurized in order to
farms. Korean government officials have kill bacteria and viruses (rendering them
also implemented a country-wide HPAI safe for the USFK consumer). However,
surveillance program in order to quickly eggs produced by infected chickens may
detect the “Bird Flu;” this measure was harbor the virus within the egg. But even
implemented so the government can employ with pasteurization, eggs should never be
containment measures, then eradicate eaten raw or undercooked.
any new outbreaks of the HPAI that are
discovered. Recently, Seoul quarantine –See Advisory, Page 14–
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of chocolate to troops, local orphanages,
schools, Boy and Girl Scouts
Courtesy of 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs 8th Army Soldier.
Others benefiting from the donation are
8th Army, 7th Air Force and Installation the following:
Management Command-Korea units as well Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; the Chaplain
as the 8th Army Birthday Ball Association Corps, who will collect to redistribute to
will begin picking up portions of $64,000 local orphanages; and USO will redistribute
worth of chocolate donated by Hersey’s to centers throughout the peninsula.
Korea 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Dragon Osan 7th Air Force will also redistribute
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8th Army Birthday Ball

tickets on sale now
Tickets are now on sale for the 8th Army Birthday Ball, scheduled
for June 13 at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul, Korea. Tickets cost
$55 for the local celebration of the U.S. Army’s 233rd birthday.
For more details, contact 8th Army Birthday Ball Association
President, Sgt. Maj. Bill Hunter at 723-3677.
MAY 30, 2008
Keener wins James A. Carroll, Jr. award 2007
by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
U S AG - C A S EY —Gerald Keener,
manager of Casey Lanes on USAG-Casey,
learned he was selected for the James A.
Carroll Jr., Award May 6, for his superior
management of Casey Bowling Lanes.
The criterions for being selected for the
Carroll award include everything involved
in running a Family Morale, Welfare and
Recreation program from services to the
community to financial improvements.
“Gerald Keener led this facility to a
record net income before depreciation of
$282,963 (37.8 percent of net revenue) in
fiscal 2007,” said Chris Bradford, USAG-RC
community operations officer. “This equates
to a 680 percent increase from when he
arrived in fiscal 2005.”
Through cross training employees and
efficient scheduling, Keener reduced labor
costs by $58,746 compared to fiscal 2006,
Bradford said in his summary of Keener’s
merits.
Keener is not a stranger to awards
for his work. He is well known to the
bowling industry for winning the prestigious
Second National Bowling Week Innovative
Promotion Contest Oct. 25, 2007, which
proclaimed Casey Lanes as first choice
winner for the most successful, creative
and well executed promotion run during
National Bowling Week, Aug. 25-31,
2007.
“Keener works hard at having fun,”
Soldiers are measured and weighed during the registration process of the BOSS Biggest Loser
contest inspired by the television show of the same name.—U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun
Thomas
AREA I
Bradford said. “His creativity and dynamic
personality have made him an icon for
bowling within the community.”
Keener is constantly networking with the
units to come up with new ways to meet their
needs, Bradford said. Utilizing mandatory
training opportunities brought Keener to
the attention of the Bowling Proprietor’s
Association of America early last year for
his Gas-Mask-Bowling, which satisfies a
training requirement and encourages fun
at the same time.
“Gas-Mask-Bowling has become a
quarterly scheduled training event for the
units on USAG-Casey,” Bradford said.
“The units rent the lanes during nonpeak
hours for Soldiers to bowl while wearing
gas masks.”
Casey Lanes held the first ever Texas
Hold’em bowling tournament, introduced
‘Luck be a Lady’, and had a visit from the
world famous ‘Cookie Monster.’
In his promotion ‘Operation Cinderella
and Cinderfella,’ Keener places certain secret
shoe sizes, decided by management, as resale
shoes of that size are placed randomly among
the rental shoes. When a customer attempts
to rent a pair of shoes and chooses the secret
pair, the customer wins that pair of shoes to
take home.
“A variation of this promotion is also
conducted from time to time,” Bradford
said. “The manager of the bowling center
visits other FMWR activities in search
of Cinderella or Cinderfella. Interested
contestants attempt to place the mystery
shoe on their feet and if the shoe fits, that
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Kieth Elder (left), Headquarters Installation Management Command Family Morale Welfare and
Recreation division chief, marvels at devices created by Gerald Keener (right) as Keener ex-
plains their use during his special programs and promotions after winning the Second National
Bowling Week Innovative Promotiion Contest Oct. 25, 2007. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cun-
ningham
individual is given the pair of shoes along “We are zany and we have fun so we present
with a free bowling game coupon.” that Family atmosphere for the Soldiers and
Casey Lanes aggressively plans and their Families and I think it brings us good
promotes a tournament during holidays comments and awards.”
to boost both morale and sales. Prizes for “For employees and everyone at Casey
these tournaments are secured through Lanes, it all came together and worked very
commercial sponsorship, from other FMWR well, coming to the Bowling Center is like
activities, and bowling promotions. going to the carnival. You wait all week to go
“We offer an alternative,” Keener said. there, not knowing what to expect or what
Warriors compete to lose
by Spc. Alun Thomas and the first event will be held May 30.”
USAG-RC Public Affairs All entering the contest filled out entry
forms, which will be used to chart their
USAG-RED CLOUD —Teams from progress through the duration of the
USAG-RC gathered at the Red Cloud competition.
Physical Fitness Center May 23 for the Sears said there would be three more
opening of Better Opportunities for weigh-ins over the course of the ‘Biggest
Unaccompanied and Single Soldiers ‘Biggest Loser,’ following each of the four events.
Loser’ competition, based on the television “There will be a big break until the
show of the same next event June 20,”
name. Sears said. “There
Participants from “The previous event failed, are several teams
the 2nd Infantry from USAG-Casey
D i v i s i o n B a n d , unfortunately, but this time with a who couldn’t make
Warrior Readiness it this morning, so I
Center and 2ID new change of command at BOSS will personally weigh
Alpha Company tape and measure
were required to be the Biggest Loser should be a them myself.”
weighed, taped and Staff Sgt. Stephen
measured as part of success. Today is the entry day and Harmon, 2ID Band,
the contest in which said he and his team
the winning team the first event will be held May 30.” entered the contest
must lose the most not just to lose
combined weight Pfc. Nikolas Sears, USAG-RC BOSS weight, but also as a
in a series of four president personal challenge.
events. “My goals are not
Pfc. Nikolas just to lose weight, but
Sears, USAG-RC also to improve my level
BOSS president, said previous Biggest Loser of physical fitness and health,” Harmon said. “I think
events had failed to materialize, but was it is the case for everyone on our team.”
happy to kick the program off with a wide USAG-RC BOSS representative Staff Sgt. Adam
variety of teams. Madson said the events will take place at 6 a.m.,
“The previous event failed, unfortunately, which is convenient for most Soldiers as physical
but this time with a new change of command training is normally being conducted during this time
at BOSS the Biggest Loser should be a and should not interfere with the normal duty day.
success,” Sears said. “Today is the entry day
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News & Notes

USAG-Red Cloud to
Host Town Hall Meeting
Red Cloud urges mental health awareness
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC
commander, will host a workforce town hall
meeting June 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Brief-
ing is at the USAG-Casey Theater, Bldg.
S1817.

ACAP Counselor
Position Vacancy
ACAP counselors provide direct ACAP
services to transitioning military personnel,
Army civilians, and their family members.
Position requires a Master’s Degree or
equivalent and two years experience. For
more information call: 730-4033.

Substance Abuse Training Classes

Substance Abuse training is scheduled for
June 19 for Part I Substance Abuse and
Role of the Supervisor, from 1-2:30 p.m. in
building 58. June 20 for Part II Risk Reduc-
tion and Substance Abuse/Urinalysis Test-
ing and Role of the Supervisor/Role of EAP
from 1-2:30 p.m. Make up date will be con-
ducted June 27. Please note this will be the
final training for USAG-RC in fiscal 2008.
For more information call: 730-4006.

Spouses Orientation Program Schedule

The Spouses Orientation Program dates
are always scheduled for every 2nd and
4th Tuesday at USAG-Casey and every 3rd
Tuesday at USAG-RC. Scheduled dates
for June are June 10 and 17 at USAG-
Casey and June 24 at USAG-RC.This is a
Cheri Okuda (left), risk reduction coordinator, Army Substance Abuse Program, aids Sgt. Kenneth Reynolds (center) Headquarters and Head-
quarters Company, with the help of Chaplain (Maj) Carol Highsmith (right), HHC, USAG-RC chaplain, as he fills out a mental health screening
form outside USAG-RC Mitchell’s Club, May 9, as part of a suicide prevention program aimed at increasing mental health awareness. — U.S.
Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas

Warriors run on Riverfront

mandatory brief. For more information call:
732-5883.

Volunteer to support
2009 Presidential Inauguration
Army is looking for 200 Volunteer Reserve
Component Soldiers (USAR, TPU, IMA,
IRR, ARNG, or Retiree Recall) that want to
volunteer to support the 2009 Presidential
Inauguration in Washington, DC. Sourcing
this event at 100 percent is a top priority.
For more information contact creighton.
larson@conus.army.mil
HQ IMCOM Centralized
Mentoring Program
Be a mentor, help develop well-rounded
managers at the mid or senior level by
grooming high potential emloyees to as-
sume higher levels of responsibilities. Men-
tees from GS-11—13. For more information
call: 732-9063.
Community Bank
Schedule for June
All Community Banks will be closed June
6 for Korean Memorial Day. Camp Stan-
ley Community Bank will be closed June
4 from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for training day.
Camp Hovey Community Bank will be
closed June 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
for training day. USAG-Casey Community
Bank will be closed June 19 from 9 a.m.
- 1 p.m. for training day. USAG-RC Com-
munity Bank will be closed June 26 from
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for training day. For more
information call: 721-7792.
Patriot Family Salutes
the Military Spouse Calendar 2009
Essay competition for Military Spouse cal-
endar 2009 will run to July 28. All entries can
be submitted online to patriotfamily@aafes.
com. Twelve winners will be selected for
$500 shopping spree. For more informa-
tion call: 732-6263.
For more news, and up-to-date informa-
tion log on to USAG-RC garrison web-
site: http://ima.korea.army.mil/area1/
sites/local/
by Spc. Alun Thomas Culture Park to the riverfront area for the
USAG-RC Public Affairs start of the race. The run started at the
Tonkwang Bridge, moving to the Sinchon
U S A G - C A S E Y — D o n g d u c h e o n and Son-am bridges and back again.
Riverfront was crammed with more than Winner of the Korean men’s section
300 runners of all ages May 17, as part of was Kyong, Ho Pak in 16 minutes and 16
the annual Korean and American Friendship seconds. 2nd was Chae, Sak Pak in 19:18
5k Riverfront Run aimed at continuing the and 3rd was Chong, Mun Choe in 19:21.
good neighbor program between Korea and The Korean women’s winner was Kim,
the U.S. Army. Ae Ran in 19:29, followed by Kim, Wol Mi
Due to an 2nd in 21:12 and
anticipated civil Yi, Hyong Bi, 3rd,
disturbance outside “It was fun running along the river in 24:15.
U S A G - C a s e y ’s American
main gate, the 10k and very pretty, I compete in a lot of men’s winner was
portion of the race Spc. James Dowd,
was abandoned, the events held by FMWR as do a U S A G - C a s e y ,
with only the 5k Charlie Company,
held. lot of Soldiers in my company. I’m 3 0 2 n d B r i g a d e
Lt. Col Donald Support Battalion,
Meisler, USAG- glad to have these events; they are i n 1 7 : 3 2 . M a t t
Casey garrison Nuttle finished 2nd
commander, said a lot of fun.” in 17:52, followed
the run is another by Michael Toncy
excellent way to Spc. James Dowd, USAG-Casey 3rd, in 17:58.
strengthen ties Capt. Catherine
between USAG- M i l l e r, A l p h a
Casey and the local C o m p a n y, 1 s t
Korean community. Brigade Special Troops Battalion, won the
“This is a good event to celebrate Armed American women’s race in 20:58. 2nd Lt.
Forces day with our Korean hosts,” Meisler Jennifer Wilson, USAG-Casey, C Co, 302
said. BSTB 2nd in 21:47, while Capt. Alex Glade,
During the opening remarks Meisler Camp Stanley, Warrior Reception Center
thanked Dongducheon mayor Oh, commander, 3rd in 22:31.
Sea-Chang, Family Morale Welfare “It was fun running along the river and
Capt. Catherine Miller, USAG-Casey, 2nd In- and Recreation and local businesses for very pretty,” Dowd said. “I compete in a lot
nfantry Division Finance Battalion Company sponsoring the run. of the events held by FMWR as do a lot of
Commander, surges ahead of the competition “Due to unforeseen circumstances we Soldiers in my company. I’m glad to have
on her way to first place in the American wom- have had to curtail part of the event, but I’m these events; they are a lot of fun.”
en’s section of the 5K Korean and American sure it will still be extremely competitive,” All participants placing in the top three
Friendship Riverfront Run in Dongducheon, Meisler said. in their categories received gold, silver and
May 17. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Following the opening remarks the bronze medals awarded to those finishing
Thomas participants moved from the Kor-Ame first, second and third respectively.
MAY 30, 2008
Sgt. 1st Class Denise Grant-Butler (third from left) receives her 1st Sergeant’s Course diploma from Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Martinson (second from left), commandant Fort McCoy, WI NCOA,
as Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed (far left), Command Sgt. Maj. USAG-Casey, looks on. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Warriors graduate First Sergeant Course on Casey
by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY—Sergeants of all stripes
gathered in the theater on USAG-Casey
May 23 to support 43 graduating sergeants
who spent nine to 10 hours a day for 15
continuous days taking the First Sergeant
Course.
“This was a video tele-training course,”
said Command Sergeant Major Dennis
Martinson, commandant, Staff Sgt. Todd
R. Cornell Noncommissioned Officers
Academy. “I have an instructor at Fort
McCoy who worked from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.
on camera, beaming the First Sergeant
Course to Korea. We contacted 8th Army
who provided these wonderful 1st Sergeants,
1st Sgt. Jeffery bland of A, FSC 70th Brigade
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Support Battalion, 1st Sgt. Kirk Hamlin B,
BTRY 6-37 FA, 1st Sgt. David O’Conner,
498th Combat Sustainment Support
Battalion, and 1st Sgt. Gennaro Penn, 176th
Finance. These 1st Sergeants supported us
as assistant instructors on this end of the
connection. They did all the evaluations
on the Soldiers while two of my support
personnel, my course manager and an
administration support person, honchoed
the course.”
The 1st Sergeant’s course taught today is
different from years past, Martinson said.
“The 1st Sergeant’s course has recently
changed,” Martinson said. “It has changed
from garrison leadership to more Warfighter
focus. Instead of taking a written exam,
which these graduates did not, they were
evaluated on three criterions. The first is
an information briefing; they second, a
decision briefing, and the third an end of
course esteem exercise using Force XXI
Battle Command, Brigade-and-Below,
commonly known as Blue Force Tracker.
It is being used currently; it shows you
where you are on the map. They were
given situations and required to use this
system to conduct reporting procedures,
and fragmentation orders as a timed event.
They were graded based on their time and
accuracy of report.”
By taking the test used in the prior type
of training out of the curriculum, sergeants
taking this course had more time to spend
doing other things.
“They were given an opportunity, on their
own, to conduct a briefing preparation,”
Martinson said. “They rehearsed amongst
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each other, wrote their notes down and
prepared their slides. This training focuses
more on wartime training.”
“In our Army today there are no more
lieutenant colonels and colonels leading
armed tasked forces across the desert,”
Martinson said during his address to the
graduating class. “Now it is Soldiers like
you, more squad leaders and platoon
sergeants manning those traffic control
points, those combat outposts, kicking
in doors, sustaining the force, and fixing
vehicles. You and your commander must
have the same vision and intent,” Martinson
said. “When it is time to cross the line of
departure and execute your mission, you
and your commander must be speaking
with one voice.”
Firefighters
plan for
mutual aid
John Cook, USAG-RC fire chief, explains
how to correctly wear a hazmat suit to visi-
tors from Uiejongbu City Fire Department, at
the USAG-RC fire dept, May 9. The visit was
intended to help improve teamwork and rela-
tionships between the two fire depts for mutual
aid responses. The meetings between the two
depts take place several times a year, with Ui-
jeongbu scheduled to host the next meeting.
— U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
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Yongsan block party ushers in summer

by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan

kicked off summer early with a block party
at the Main Post Club Saturday.
Organized by Yongsan’s Directorate of
Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation,
the event featured various contests for youth
and adults, Korean entertainment, jazz and
hip-hop performances.
“It will be a summer of fun and enjoyment.
So, we wanted to start with some really good
music and entertainment for the Soldiers
and their families,” said Mario Farrulla,
DFMWR recreation specialist. “I hope
everyone who came here enjoyed today’s
activities.”
The festivities kicked off with a powerful
performance combining Korean traditional
culture called “Kag-sul-ee,” (singing beggar),
and Korean pop songs. Other Korean groups
performed famous American pop songs.
The Qades Jazz Orchestra was a big
crowd-pleaser. Park Sun-hwan is a veteran
jazz singer who has been performing for
more than 20 years.
“I believed that it would be a perfect
opportunity to introduce this jazz band to
foreigners in Korea. It was the very first time
that this band performed like this, and it was
very successful,” Park said.
The Qades Jazz Orchestra’s performances
impressed 1st Lt. Carlos Moura, 19th
Military Police Battalion, who was
celebrating his 12th wedding anniversary
with his wife, Ana. Park accepted Moura’s
request to play a special performance for
their anniversary, “Fly me to the Moon,” a
song covered famously by Frank Sinatra and
Tony Bennett in the 60s.
Moura said, “I enjoyed every moment
today. Especially when the jazz band came
out; we really loved the performances. I
thought it would be a good idea to ask for a
special song, and it was very wonderful.”
The event also featured contests such as
hula-hoop and limbo before the grand prize
(Clockwise from top) Justine Bridwell drawing was announced.
shows off his expertise during a youth Chief Warrant Officer Janice Harrison
martial arts demonstration; Korean was the grand prize winner, taking home
group Gak-sul-e Yeol-du Ma-dang two round-trip airplane tickets to anywhere
combine Korean traditional culture in Korea.
and pop culture through their music; In the spirit of the Good Neighbor
7-year-old Yuna White at the limbo Program, a local private organization,
contest; Sophia Sarver, 11, competes People to People, New Seoul Chapter,
in the hoola hoop competition. — U.S. donated 5.6 million Won – about $5,300
Army Photos By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi – to help defray the cost of the event.

Troop Command-Korea presents

Asian-Pacific heritage program
by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Army
Troop Command-Korea hosted an Asian
Pacific American Heritage Month Program
May 22 to celebrate the contributions of Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders.
“The purpose of the event was to promote
cultural awareness and to promote diversity,”
said Sgt. 1st Class Desiree Tomlinson,
USATC-K equal opportunity advisor. “The
military is a very diverse organization and
every person in the military needs to have the
respect for another person’s ethnicity. It helps
to break stereotypes.”
This year’s theme was “Leadership,
Diversity, Harmony – Gateway to Success.”
Maj. Roland Quidachay, 8th U.S. Army
Operational Protection Director, was the
Traditional Korean clothing and dance highlight U.S. Army Troop Command-Korea Asian Pa-
–See HERITAGE, Page 12–
cific American Heritage Month program May 22. — U.S. Army Photo By Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
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News & Notes
Parking, Traffic Advisory for June 2-3
Parking lots in the entire vicinity of Knight
Field on Yongsan Main Post will be closed
Monday evening. Roads in the area will be
closed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tues-
day. Drivers should expect traffic delays
and use alternate routes.
Gas Station Temp Closure
Yongsan’s gas station will be temporarily
closed 9-11 a.m. Tuesday.
Army’s 233rd Birthday Ball
Tickets are on sale to the 8th Army Birth-
day Ball June 13 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel
in Seoul. Tickets cost $55 for this local
celebration of the U.S. Army’s 233rd birth-
day. For information, call the 8th Army
Birthday Ball Association President, Sgt.
Maj. Bill Hunter at 723-3677.
Saturday Dental Appointments
Saturday dental appointments for active-
duty Servicemembers and their families
are available at Dental Clinic 2. To make
an appointment, call 736-4779.
Summer Reading Program
Registration for Yongsan’s 2008 Summer
Reading Program is Sunday through June
10 at the Yongsan Library. The program is
a weekly reading and activity program 11
a.m. to noon every Tuesday from June 17
through July 29 in the Moyer Theatre. The
program kicks off 11 a.m. June 17 with a
cake-cutting ceremony at the Moyer. For
information, call 723-7380.
Pediatric Sports/School Physicals
The 121st Combat Support Hospital Pe-
diatric Clinic has additional appointments
available through the end of June for
youth sports and annual childrens’ physi-
cals. Physicals are valid for one year, un-
less there are significant changes in the
child’s health. Call 737-2273 to schedule
an appointment.
Hannam Village Pot Luck/Yard Sale
Hannam Village will hold a community pot
luck and yard sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June
7 at Picnic Area 1 at Hannam Village. The
community pot luck will take place after
the yard sale. Grills will be available, and
residents are encouraged to bring their
favorite foods. To reserve a table, e-mail
hannamslae@yahoo.com.
AAFES Facilities Closures
Some Army and Air Force Exchange Ser-
vice facilities will close on various days
for AAFES organizational day activities.
n Closed June 3: South Post Shoppette
n Closed June 4: Dragon Hill Lodge
Shoppette and Magic Mirror (Stylique)
n Closed June 5: Burger King
n Closed June 22: South Post Charley’s
SAES Sure Start Program
Seoul American Elementary School’s
Sure Start program is an early childhood
education program for 4-year-old chil-
dren. Sure Start offers a model school
readiness program for families living and
working at military installations overseas.
It offers a comprehensive approach to
early childhood education that involves
both children and families. It is open to
command-sponsored children of spon-
sors in the grades of E-9 or GS-9 and
below who meet certain criteria. For infor-
mation, call 736-4613.
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SAES kids learn finer points of
being school ‘ambassadors’
By Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Jessica
Bates, 10, can’t wait until school starts in
August. She’ll be one of the first faces new
children and parents will see when they tour
Seoul American Elementary School.
She’s one of the Dolphin Delegates, a
group of handpicked SAES students who
are ambassadors of their school. Their role:
to show off SAES to new children and their
parents and escort special groups on school
tours.
Jessica will be in fifth grade next year. “I
wanted to be a Dolphin Delegate because I
like to meet new people and show people
around the school,” she said. “One thing I
like about the school is that the teachers are
nice and fun.”
Normally, SAES counselors provide
school orientations for new families. Now,
the Dolphin Delegates will help with that
task. Program organizers say it will help new
children at SAES feel more comfortable
with their new surroundings, and for the
Delegates, increase their own confidence
when they move to a new school.
“We do orientation all the time when new
students and families come in,” said Cynthia
Hilgartner, second and third grade guidance
counselor at SAES. “We field their questions,
show them the facilities and interject things
that might not even have to do with the
school, like youth services programs available
here. But the more that we did that, the more
we realized the kids themselves would like to
see a friendly face from another peer.”
The Dolphin Delegates idea was borne
from a brainstorming session in November
on other ways schools can assist families
with transitions. Representatives from
Department of Defense Dependent Schools
in South Korea met at Osan Air Base to
attend a Military Child Education Coalition
Transition Counselor Institute training
program, which focuses on teaching school
counselors, administrators and volunteers
methods to support and accommodate
military students in transition. The training
was organized by the U.S. Forces Korea
Partners in Education program.
“Turnover in Korea is high, so we really
Community
Pride
Korean Augmenta-
tees to the U.S. Army
Soldiers sweep debris
from around a Yongsan
building May 20. Across
Yongsan Garrison, Ser-
vicemembers participatd
in 2008 Community
Pride Spring Clean-up
Week, sprucing up com-
mon and housing areas.
— U.S. Army Photo by
Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
Jessica Bates (right) greets Jacob Fandrich (left) and Joseph Pak-Blyzniuk (center) during a Dolphin Del-
egate role-playing class at Seoul American Elementary School May 8. This was the third training session
for these fourth and fifth graders who are SAES “ambassadors.” — U.S. Army Photo by Kenneth Fidler
have to aggressively pursue transition
initiatives,” said Chad Lucy, USFK’s Partners
in Education coordinator.
From that meeting, SAES decided to
create the Dolphin Delegates.
“It was easy to do, because the middle
school has the Bulldog Ambassadors
programs, and the high school has a strong
student-to-student program,” Lucy said. “So
now, not only will they be greeting new kids,
but when they move to middle school, it eases
transition not only into the community but
from school to school.”
Each delegate was handpicked and
recommended by their teachers. The students
had to submit nomination packages that
were reviewed by a panel. The panel also
interviewed the students.
“I think our hope was that we get kids
more involved,” Hilgartner said. “We’re always
teaching kids about character education and
getting to know other kids. I think the
premise is the more we get to know other
people, the less likely we are to be unkind
to them.”
This was evident during the program’s
third training session May 8. The delegates
learned the finer points of escorting a visitor
around the school, explaining what the school
has to offer, and responding to potential
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questions from newcomers.
The training was led by Army Family
Team Building Master Trainers Lucy and Julia
Armstrong, along with Judith Fandrich, an
AFTB instructor and parent representative.
“Yongsan’s AFTB program is involved
in training opportunities throughout the
community,” Lucy said. “Although AFTB
training modules are targeted at teenagers and
adults, many of the classes and materials have
practical community building applications.
This class demonstrated platform skills, public
speaking and customs and courtesies in a fun
and age-appropriate way, complete with role-
playing exercises for the students.”
Lucy said it’s better when children show
off their school. “The students are the ones
who can share the spirit of the school. Not
only are we promoting youth leaders, but
we’re giving them an incentive to want to
move to middle school and be part of that
experience.”
Zach Brehm, 11, is one of those. A fifth
grader, he’s moving to the middle school next
year to hopefully join the SAMS Bulldog
Ambassadors program. “I’m good with people
and I like helping people out,” he said.
The result of these programs is children
getting along with others and having stronger
social skills, which follows another program
Hilgartner explained called Responsive
Classroom. This program, along with
Dolphin Delegates, Peer Mediation, and
others, are designed to emphasize social,
emotional and academic growth.
“It’s peer mediation,” she explained. “Kids
these days spend too much time solo, hiding
behind a computer, playing video games.
They lose a lot of basic social skills.”
She said studies have shown fewer reported
incidents of bullying and bad behavior in
schools that have these types of programs.
“Kids are able to get along and figure out
their own problems and work out their own
solutions,” she said.
The Dolphin Delegate program coordinator is Rebecca
Lucy, fourth and fifth grade counselor. She is also the
point of contact for school transition issues. The parent
representative for transition issues is Judith Fandrich, who
works with the school in this and other developing transition
programs. For information, call 736-4613.
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JROTC AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

JROTC cadets finish

year with awards,
72 scholarships
by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — When
Daniel Cho joined Junior Reserve Officers’
Training Corps five years ago, he wasn’t
exactly thrilled. “I didn’t really care,”
he said. “I was one of the ones getting
chewed out.”
But after the first year it became his
passion, and May 22 he finished his
JROTC experience as Seoul American
High School’s regimental commander with
three ROTC scholarships to choose from,
giving him passage to almost any college
in the country, including West Point, his
top choice.
Installation Management Command-Korea Commanding General Brig. Gen. Al Aycock pins an As-
sociation of the U.S. Army medal on Cadet John Thompkins. Thompkins was named the AUSA Cadet
of the Year for Seoul American High School. — U.S. Army Photos By Kwon Hyok-pae
Cho was one of 37 cadets recognized
with JROTC awards during the Falcon
Battalion Award Ceremony May 22, which
included cadets from Taegu and Osan.
Of those cadets, 34 earned a combined
72 ROTC scholarships, with six winning
full scholarships to service academies.
“Every cadet on the field today is
better for being in ROTC,” said reviewing
officer and guest speaker Brig. Gen.
Al Aycock, Installation Management
Command-Korea Command General.
“It is an outstanding program, and that is
particularly true at Seoul American High
School where you have been a unit of
distinction for 27 straight years.”
T h e c a d e t s e a r n e d a w a rd s f o r
Cadet Devanee Taylor leads her company through the pass and review phase of the ceremony.
accomplishments ranging from academic
and athletic excellence to cadet excellence
at the local and national levels.
Some of the top award winners are:
n Cho, DODDS-Pacific Superinten-
dent Award
n  Cadet John Thompkins and Cadet
Min J. Choi, Association of the U.S. Army
Cadet of the Year
n Cadet Chris Paek, Distinguished
Cadet of the Year
“These awards are definitely earned,”
said Lt. Col. Donald Hedgpath, senior
Army instructor of the SAHS Falcon
Battalion. “They have worked extremely
hard all year, to be top students and
cadets.”
SAHS students also took more than 50
percent of the total ROTC scholarships
offered to Department of Defense
Dependent Schools in the Pacific region,
Hedgpath said.
“ROTC scholarships are national level
scholarships, and I’m very proud SAHS
has the reputation of leading not only the
Pacific, but all DODDS schools around
the world,” Hedgpath said.
Many seniors were dual-scholarship
winners to universities such as University
of California-Los Angeles, UCLA-Berkeley,
George Washington University, and other
top schools in the country.
Several also received awards and
scholarships through local organizations,
such as the Sergeant Major’s Association, the
Noncommissioned Officers Association,
the American Forces Spouses’ Club,
the Enlisted Wives’ Club, the Audie
Murphy Association and the Air Force
Association.
For Cho – who was also the Rifle Team
captain and Far East Team captain –
attending West Point “has been my dream
since freshman year.” He’s undecided on
whether to make it a career, but “I know
it’s a sure way to start off.”
Cadet Richard Johnson was a triple
scholarship winner and recipient of the
Military Orders of the World Wars Award.
The four-year cadet also chose West Point
and is looking at a career in the military.
“I joined because my dad’s in the
military, grandpa was in the military, great-
gandpa was in the military. It’s a family
tradition,” he said.
When he first joined, like Cho, he
wasn’t too pleased either, having to a wear a
uniform and “getting bossed around by the
older kids, but that’s how it’s structured.
“But after time,” he continued, “you
learn a lot of values. There’s a really strong
curriculum to teach you how to be a better
citizen, leadership skills, discipline and
character traits. All that stays with you.”

Korean university students tour Yongsan Garrison

by Pvt. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Students and staff from a
Korean university toured Yongsan Garrison May 19 to gain
insight on U.S. military culture as part of the U.S. Forces
Korea Good Neighbor Program.
The 44 visitors from Hanlim University in Chuncheon,
east of Seoul, toured the Yongsan Library and post facilities,
watched a multi-media presentation on the U.S. military
transformation in Korea, and dined with U.S. Soldiers.
“I believe that our young generation is well aware of the
era they are living in and have abundant interests toward
the global society,” said Wang Sin-sik, a Hanlim University
librarian.
“This opportunity is certainly a good chance for these
students to experience a world outside the boundary of
school campus,” she added. “Surely, they will understand
the U.S. Army wants to be our good friend.”
The invitation to Yongsan was one of a series of Good
Neighbor program events coordinated with the U.S.
Embassy to help give Korea’s younger generation an improved
understanding of the U.S. Army, said An Chang-sin, U.S.
Army Garrison-Yongsan community relations officer.
the relocation plan of Yongsan Garrison.
“They learned such positive perspectives of the U.S. Army
as an economical contributor and its roles of defending the
freedom of Republic of Korea,” An said.
The students’ interest piqued at the literature resources
at the Yongsan Library, as librarian Gordon Imrie explained
the library system during a short tour of the facility.
Shin Hwa-jung, a sophomore student who studied library
science, attentively listened to Imrie. “It was interesting
to visit a library that has such an abundance of American
literature,” Shin said.
After receiving a windshield tour around the Garrison,
they shared a lunch buffet at the Commiskey’s with
Yongsan Librarian Gordon Imrie explains the library system to representatives from the USAG-Yongsan command.
students from Hanlim University, located in Chuncheon, Korea, Kim Ki-young, a Hanlim junior, had a unique reason to
east of Seoul. — U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi come to Yongsan-Garrison to meet American Soldiers.
“I was discharged from military service as a Korean
“We enjoy showing our neighbors life behind our walls,” Marine,” he said. “When I was still in the military, I had a
An said. “The more knowledgeable our neighbors are of chance to have combined training with American Marines
our culture and our missions, it helps us strengthen the and could share great friendship with them. I really
relationship between our two countries.” appreciate their service in Korea, and one of the reasons I
The students and staff watched a multi-media presentation came here is to remember our friendship.”
on the Republic of Korea and U.S. Army alliance, as well as
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Yongsan embraces Army Family Covenant

L
ast year, we gathered community school expansion project will increase the
members and senior leaders together number of classrooms in our Department
to sign the Army Family Covenant. of Defense Dependent Schools to meet
That promise is our guarantee to provide a the demands of more command sponsored
quality of life commensurate with the service Family Members.
of our great Soldiers and Family Members. We continue to renovate barracks and
I want to update you on what we have done Army Family Housing to increase quality of
since we signed that agreement Dec. 13. life for all the members of our community.
As a result of instituting the Covenant, Besides winning third place in the
Child and Youth Services discontinued 2008 Army Communities of Excellence
charging the $18 annual registration. CYS competition, we have even more impressive
also offers free and discounted care to children credentials when it comes to taking care of our
of Soldiers and civilians deployed in support families. Did you know the Yongsan Child
of the global war on Development Center
terror.
Family Readiness
“We continue to renovate was re-accredited
through the National
Groups have free child barracks and Army Family Housing Association for the
care available at our Education of Young
to increase quality of life for all the
Child Development Children? This means
Centers during their members of our community.” our facility exceeded
meetings as a result n e w, t o u g h e r
of the Covenant. standards for child
Army-wide, millions of dollars have been development and scored some of the highest
invested into creating permanent jobs to marks in the Army. For you, this means you
support our FRGs. These FRG Assistants are can rest assured your children are in good
now “on the books” at each unit. hands.
The Army is also taking better care of We have had many of these programs
our community members enrolled in the in the works long before the Army Family
Exceptional Family Member Program. Covenant. But, as with any program, there
Respite care can now be paid for on a case- is always room for improvement. The Army
by-case basis. Family Covenant is a great way to solidify our
Many other community improvements relationship with you, the customer.
signal our unwavering commitment to the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan is an Army
Army Families. In recreation, we continue to Community of Excellence because our
improve facilities and offer a better quality of employees listen to you. We promise that
life. For example, in March we purchased 48 we will continue to do everything in our
new fitness machines for Collier Field House power to live up to the covenant we signed
and Trent Gymnasium. Later this summer, with you.
Trent Gym will finish extensive renovations. If you have a suggestion to help make this
At K-16 Air Base, we’re constructing an an even better community, visit the Garrison
indoor swimming pool. Yongsan Garrison’s Web site (http://yongsan.korea.army.mil). In
outdoor pool just completed renovations and the upper right-hand column you’ll see a link PAID ADVERTISING
opened for the summer this past weekend. to the Commander’s Hotline. Click the link
Work continues to normalize tours of and fill out the form. I guarantee I will read
duty and make an assignment to Korea your comment or suggestion.
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guest speaker.
“Asians and Pacific Islanders positively
affect every aspect of American life,”
Quidachay said in his speech. “From
business to education, government to public
relations, sports to entertainment, and the
arts, and most importantly our military.”
The program highlighted an array of
cultural practices. A dance troupe opened
up the ceremony with a Filipino Dance,
followed by martial arts performances,
singing in Korean and English, a fashion
show featuring traditional clothing, and
traditional Korean dances.
“I think the event does a lot to expose
different cultures to our Soldiers,” said Sgt.
1st Class Steven Edwards from USATC-
Korea Tango Security Force. “It gives a taste
with what other cultures have to offer.”
After a mini fashion show of traditional
clothing from several Asian countries,
Lt. Col. Kevin Colyer, USATC-Korea
commander, closed the program with this
thought: “We enjoyed paying tribute to all
the different cultures and traditions that
makes us what we are — the United States
MAY 30, 2008
Absentee Voting Campaign kicks off
Army News Service
The nation will not only select a
president in the 2008 elections, but also
34 senators, 435 congressmen, 13 state
governors and thousands of local officials.
As in the past, officials said the military
vote promises to play an integral role in the
democratic process.
In the 2004 general election, 79 percent
of servicemembers voted, compared to 64
percent of the general public, according to
the Department of Defense's 2005 Federal
Voting Assistance Program report. Those
numbers were up 15 percent from 2000.
Fifty-three percent of the military vote
was as a result of absentee ballots, and 20
percent of uniformed men and women
voted in person. The same report showed
that 6 percent of military voters attempted
to vote but failed for various reasons,
down 6 percent from the previous general
election.
"The Army hopes that by making
information more accessible, and the way it
is disseminated timelier and more efficient,
the voting process will be even more
successful this time around," said Alton
Perry, the Army voting action officer.
"Voting assistance officers are working
hard to ensure absentee ballots get into the
hands of our Soldiers, DA civilians, and
their family members who need them, in
a timely manner," said Brig. Gen. Reuben
Jones, the adjutant general of the Army and
NEWS
senior service voting representative.
Voting rights of servicemembers,
Merchant Marines, eligible family members
and other citizens residing outside the
U.S. are covered by the Uniformed and
Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
The FVAP carries out the responsibilities of
the Act, and each service must ensure those
responsibilities are met.
The 2008-2009 implementing
instructions for the conduct of the Army
Voting Assistance Program focus on two
basic missions, with the primary focus
being "the traditional voting assistance
provided to Soldiers, their family members
and overseas Department of Army civilian
employees and their family members."
The second mission involves educating
every Soldier about the significance of
voting and the voting opportunities
available to them.
In an effort to raise voting awareness
throughout the services, the department
has designated several absentee voting
events throughout the year:
Overseas Citizens Voters Week (June
28 to July 7); Armed Forces Voters Week
(Aug. 31 to Sept. 7); and Absentee Voting
Week (Oct. 12 to 18).
During these weeks, voting assistance
officers will facilitate voter registration
drives, distribute forms and provide
servicemembers and their families with
important absentee voting information.
During Army Voter Registration
Month in August, commanders and voting
assistance officers will work with Soldiers,
civilians and family members to ensure
that each person who wants to register and
request a ballot from their state election
official is able to do so.
"One of the freedoms we defend as
Soldiers in the Army is the right to vote.
It amazes me how many people take for
granted the freedom to vote." Jones said.
"Don't be one of those who gives up the
rights you have sworn to uphold and defend
for the nation. Exercising your right to vote
is extremely important. Every vote counts -
and yours should be one of them."
Voting assistance officers will use the
Voting Assistance Guide for 2008-2009
and the FVAP Web site to assist them.
FVAP provides VAOs with the information
necessary to give voters several levels of
support. Using these tools, VAOs can
explain absentee registration and voting for
each state, territory and other jurisdiction.
They will also have the necessary forms
including the Federal Post Card Application
for registration and absentee ballot request,
and the back-up Federal Write-In Absentee
Ballots available for all potential voters, and
will be able to walk voters through the steps
to submit those cards and ballots.
All states and territories accept the Federal
Post Card Application for voter registration
and absentee ballot. It is a postage-paid in
the U.S. mail, including the Military Postal
System and State Department pouch mail.
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Voters can request the application from
their VAO, or download it from the FVAP
website, www.fvap.gov.
Once received, the card must be
completed, signed, dated and mailed to
the local election official. All states and
territories except Guam accept the online
version of the card.
The FWAB serves as a back-up ballot
for citizens who have requested an absentee
ballot from their state, but have not yet
received it. During Absentee Voting Week,
the VAOs will distribute these back-up
ballots to citizens and encourage them to
use them if necessary. The FWAB is also
available on the web at www.fvap.gov, and
is accepted by all states and territories.
"The Military Postal Service Agency
has an excellent system in place to ensure
all Federal Post Card Applications and
Absentee Ballots arrive at the desired
destination, making sure your vote will be
heard," said Jones.
The FVAP stressed that voters should
work with their VAOs or research their
resident state's guidelines for state-specific
guidelines, as they can differ.
Although the Help American Vote Act
of October 2002 extended the FPCA's
valid period to two regularly scheduled
general elections for federal office, officials
recommend that all citizens submit a
completed FPCA to their state of legal
–See Voting, Page 14–
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Advisory from Page 4
USFK Preventive Medicine and
Veterinary Services personnel routinely
inspect food concessions located on USFK
installations. As of this date, the only USFK
eating locations not compliant with USFK
Food Sanitation requirements are the
KATUSA Snack Bars (and their equivalent
eateries on USAF, USN, and USMC
installations). USFK personnel are strongly
cautioned about eating undercooked
poultry and/or eggs, regardless of who
prepares the food.
Cases of human HPAI infections
worldwide have mostly been the result
of direct contact with infected poultry
or with surfaces contaminated with their
feces. Common exposures typically occur
during slaughter/culling, defeathering,
and butchering. Direct Contact is defined
as: touching birds (well-appearing, sick,
or dead); touching surfaces contaminated
with bird feces; eating uncooked or partially
cooked poultry meat or eggs; and closely
observing or participating in the butchering,
slaughter or culling of birds. A person is not
at risk of H5N1 infection who simply walks
by, watches, or is in the same area as living
or dead birds.
Personnel are strongly cautioned against
handling dead birds - if you do handle a
dead bird, immediately wash your hands
thoroughly (15-20 seconds) with soap and
water. Personnel should not have direct
contact with wild birds or birds in aviaries,
zoos, parks or on the street (such as the
street markets located throughout Korea).
Personnel should avoid ponds or bodies of
water containing ducks or other waterfowl,
and they should not enter poultry farms,
bird markets, processing plants, slaughter
houses. Finally, personnel should not feed
birds by hand, with bird feeders, or by any
other method. All bird feeders should be
removed from outside locations on USFK
installations.
Many wild bird populations consider
USFK installations “sanctuaries”. Because of
this fact, some housing areas are renown for
the ducks, pheasant, and various other bird
populations. USFK personnel are strongly
discouraged from feeding any birds during
the current Avian Influenza outbreak, and
they are also discouraged from allowing
pet dogs to consume wild bird droppings,
and pet cats from roaming free to hunt
wild birds, for fear that these pet animals
could contract Avian Influenza from this
exposure.
The USFK Surgeon’s Office and the
18th Medical Command Force Health
Protection Office continue to monitor the
current situation and are coordinating and
collaborating with Korean Public Health
officials. These offices, in collaboration with
the USFK Public Affairs Office, will provide
additional information and advisories to
USFK personnel as it becomes available.
Monitor your health within 10 days after
any possible direct contact with wild birds or
with uncooked or undercooked poultry; if
you develop flu-like symptoms (fever, cough,
sore throat or muscle aches), shortness of
breath, pneumonia (lung infection), diarrhea
or eye infection). See your healthcare
provider immediately as these may be early
symptoms of HPAI.

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residence annually, and each time there
is a change of address. A voter's legal voting
residence is generally the state or territory
where he or she resided before entering the
military, or the state or territory he or she has
since claimed as his or her legal residence.
According to Perry, local election officials
should receive the FPCA at least 45 days
prior to Election Day, which is Nov. 4 this
year, to ensure ample time for processing
and mailing. If a voter has not received his or
her ballot within two weeks of the election,
he should request a FWAB from his or her
Unit Voting Assistance Officer or Senior
Voting Assistance Officer.
Although the percentage of voting
difficulties decreased by double digits from
2000 to 2004, local election officials sited
incorrect legal voting residence addresses,
inadequate mailing addresses and illegible
handwriting as the top disqualifiers.
"When completing voter registration
forms and absentee ballots, it is highly
recommended that voters consult their
UVAO. This is an attempt to eliminate the
problem of state election officials returning
forms for inaccuracy during the 2008
general election," Jones said.
The Army's goal is to communicate to
Soldiers and their families the importance of
voting and the steps they must follow if they
want to participate in the general election.
"While the military can't tell you to
vote, we can supply you with the resources
to vote. Especially for those who are out-
of-state voters, but absolutely for those who
are deployed," Jones said. "It's all about
ensuring you submit your Federal Post
Card Application in a timely manner, which
ensures you are registered to vote and gets
you an absentee ballot."
Voters can find more information
regarding voting at www.fvap.gov, and at the
Army Voting Assistance Program site, www.
vote.army.mil. Voters can receive additional
assistance by calling 1-800-438-VOTE
(8683), DSN 425-1584, commercial (703)
325-4530, or DSN 221-4530.

May 30-June 5

Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Casey Drillbit Taylor Doomsday Meet the Browns Speed Racer Penelope Drillbit Taylor Shutter
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Area I Worship Schedule Where do you find your strength?

Protestant Services
Collective by Chaplain (Maj.) Carol Highsmith a beautiful and breathtaking experience!
Sunday 1000 Camp Casey Stone Chapel USAG-RC As I have expanded my cross training experience, I
Sunday 1000 Camp Stanley Chapel have discovered that there is an additional benefit that
Sunday 1030 Camp Casey West Casey Chapel You wouldn’t believe how many people shake their swimming and hiking have given me. Along with
Sunday 1100 CRC Warrior Chapel heads in disbelief when I say that I run for fun. They adding vitality to my routine runs, I have realized that
Sunday 1100 Camp Casey Crusader Chapel look at me as though I’m crazy! There are several my cross training has made me stronger as well. Now
Sunday 1100 Camp Hovey Chapel reasons I enjoy running; solitude, peace, and quiet. when I run my usual three miles, these runs are easier
However one of the neatest and more enjoyable. I
Gospel things about running is “In like manner, God is teaching me the wisdom suppose this is an added
Sunday 1100 Camp Casey Memorial Chapel that it refreshes me. To plus to cross training.
Gospel maintain this vitality, I try
of cross training while I have my quiet times of In like manner, God is
Sunday 1100 Camp Stanley Chapel
to mix it up a bit. Although devotions. As cross training adds vitality and teaching me the wisdom
most days I run on flat of cross training while
COGIC Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
surfaces, there are other days
vigor to my running routine, there are also times I have my quiet times
KATUSA Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel
that I try to do something when I need to do the same during my devo- of devotions. As cross
Sunday 1300 Camp Jackson Auditorium different. Runners call this training adds vitality
“cross training”.
tions with God.” and vigor to my running
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Camp Casey Stone Since I live at Camp Red routine, there are also
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Cloud, sometimes I take Chaplain (Maj.) Carol Highsmith times when I need to
Tuesday 1830 Cp Casey Memorial my running shoes to Camp do the same during my
USAG-RC devotions with God.
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel Stanley and cross train there.
Thursday 1830 Cp Casey West Casey Have you ever run the hills In the Bible we read,
at Camp Stanley? Wow! Talk about exhilaration! Hills “This is the day the Lord has made, let us be glad in
Catholic Mass are everywhere, there is no it” (Psalms 118:24). Therefore I do my best to begin
Sunday 1300 Camp Stanley Chapel escape. my mornings by reading two or three chapters of the
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel There are other times Bible. Right now I am reading Genesis. However
Sunday 1215 Camp Casey West Casey Chapel however that I don’t run; those to avoid burn-out, and to keep my devotions filled
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel are the times I either go to the with vitality, occasionally I try to mix it up a bit and
swimming pool and swim cross train. During these times, I may read a couple
Later Day Saints laps or go to the mountains of Psalms or other times I might sing an old favorite
Sunday 1400 Camp Casey West Casey Chapel
and hike trails. I have hymn. I like to sing “To God Be the Glory”. You know
discovered that swimming what I have discovered about cross training? I have
2ID Division Chaplain (LTC) Frank Jackson:
can be both exhausting as realized that God blesses us with grace and joy that
franklin.jackson@korea.army.mil, DSN 732-7998
USAG-Red Cloud Chaplain (MAJ) Carol Highsmith:
well as invigorating – all at goes beyond understanding. This happens when we
carol. highsmith@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 the same time. And hiking remain vibrant in our walk with Him. How is your
the Korean trails? Talk about spiritual training going?
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Guzzlers, Sangji U. retain Pacific
softball tournament titles
by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
Perhaps it was meant to be – again. The final games for the 18th
Pacific-wide Softball Tournament May 26 featured some of the usual
suspects from past tournaments.
The Guzzlers, a four-time winner, battled the American Legions
for the men’s title. For the women’s division, two previous champs
– Lady Guzzlers and Sangji University -- swung it out to the end
for the women’s crown.
In the end, the Guzzlers men’s team took their fifth straight title,
and Sangji, from Wonju, Korea, retained its crown as women’s
champs for the second consecutive year.
All told, they beat out 36 teams that brought more than 700 players
from Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, the United States, Taiwan,
Singapore, and throughout Korea during the four-day Memorial
Day weekend tournament.
“We expected to be in the finals,” said Tom Costello, head coach
for the Guzzlers. “Here you basically have who’s who of the Army
softball players. They are the best players.”
In the men’s division, the favorites were the Guzzlers, a composite
team made up of softball players – active-duty and civilian – from
around the world. They had won the last four years and had at
least seven players who had either once played or are still playing
for the team.
For just the first few innings of the final game, it was close. Then
the Guzzlers ran away with the win.
The American Legions – a joint-service team base on Okinawa,
Japan – started with a 2-1 lead by the second inning. With two more
runs in the third, the Legions were up 4-1 at the top of third.
Taking advantage of several Legions’ errors, the Guzzlers took control
in the bottom of the third with five runs, adding seven more in the
bottom of the sixth to end the game early 15-5.
The American Legions, having reached the finals from the loser’s
bracket, had to play multiple games before facing the Guzzlers, the
first one as early as 6:30 a.m.
“Playing a lot of games had its toll,” said John O’Brien, head coach
for American Legions. “But the Guzzlers were a better team.”
In the women’s division, the final game was a repeat of last year.
Sangji University beat the Lady Guzzlers to win in 2007.
This year, Sangji made their way from the loser’s bracket and was
faced with a tough mission of having to bring down the Guzzlers
Humphreys softball players slide into victory during tournament
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–USAG-Y–
5K Run results
A 5KM Fun Run was conducted 9:30 a.m.,
May 26 at Collier with 300 participants.
Softball League resumes
The USAG-Y Intramural Softball league wil
resume play this coming weekend following
the break for the Pacificwide Tournament.
Outdoor swimmimg
The outdoor swimming pool at Yongsan and
Hannam Village open 24 May for the summer.
Swimming Pool #2 operate daily noon-8 p.m.
and Hannam Village 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
Sangji University’s Huh mi-jin, second baseman, grabs a grounder during 18th
Annual Pacific-wide Softball Tournament championship action Monday. Sangji
won the tournament’s womens’ title for the second consecutive year. — U.S. Upcoming 5K
Army Photo by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo A 5KM Fun Run will be conducted in conjunc-
tion with the Army Birthday 6:30 a.m., June
two consecutive games to grab the championship trophy. 13 at Collier.
That is exactly what they did.
Upcoming 10K
The first game started well for Sangji, and for the first two innings
A 10KM Roadrace will be conducted 8 a.m.,
a possibility of a blow-out seemed possible as Sangji brought home June 14 at Collier.
eight runs in the first inning.
The Lady Guzzlers picked up toward the middle of the game, and Active-duty Golf Tournay
by the seventh inning the score stood at 15-10. The USAGY active duty military Golf Tourna-
With a scoreless top of the seventh, the Lady Guzzlers were at bat ment will be conducted 5-6 June at Sung-
and brought in four runs. nam.
With two outs and two runners on first and second, the last
Guzzler batter hit a disappointing ground ball to Sangji’s pitcher, –USAG-H–
Choi Ka-ram. The first game ended 15-14, Sangji.
Humpreys Pac-wide Softball
The second game was also a close match with the Lady Guzzlers
Tournament notes
trailing Sangji 7-6 after the second inning. The Warriors of 527th MI Battalion scored
But with outstanding defense, Sangji wouldn’t let the Guzzlers twice in the bottom of the sixth, nipping 3rd
get the runs needed to overturn the game. Sangji won, 12-7. MI 3-2 and winning the USAG-Humphreys
“I’m very happy with my players,” said Sangji head coach Yuh Memorial Weekend Softball Tournament.
Chul-hoon. “They played to their best of abilities and won the
whole tournament. Frankly, I wasn’t expecting this.” The softball victory comes on the heels of
“This is definitely a let-down, losing to the same team two years 527th winning the Eighth Army Intramural
in a row,” said Lady Guzzlers’ head coach Danny Acosta, who was Volleyball crown in Camp Carroll the previ-
ous weekend.
visibly disappointed. “We should have ended this series in the first
game. We will be back though.” The two-day Memorial Weekend Tournament
featured 21 intramural teams in a single-elim-
ination tournament.
Both 527th and 3rd MI barely made it into the
finals, with the Warriors edging Bravo, 532nd
MI, 11-10, in eight innings and 3rd MI escap-
ing Echo Company, 3/2nd Aviation, 7-6, in
the semifinals.
–USAG-RC–
All-Army Chess
Championship
results A Camp Casey Soldier rounded
out the top six players at the All-Army Chess
Championship May 11-16 at Fort Myer, Va.
Pfc. Christopher qualified to represent the
Army in the 2008 Armed Forces Chess
Championship to be held at Davis-Monthan
Air Force Base, Ariz.
(Left) It’s close but out in finals action of
the USAG-Humphreys Memorial Weekend
Softball Tournament, won 3-2 by the Warriors
of 527th MI Battalion over 3rd MI. The softball
victory comes on the heels of 527th winning
the Eighth Army Intramural Volleyball crown in
Camp Carroll the previous weekend. The two-day
Memorial Weekend Tournament featured 21 intra-
mural teams in a single-elimination tournament.
— U.S. Army Photo By Mike Mooney
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Sgt. 1st Class Toby Knight conducts the 8th U.S. Army Band during a community outreach performance for the Dongsak Elementary School, May 22. Knight was one of three enlisted conductors
leading the performance of popular U.S. and Korean tunes played for more than 1,000 students. — U.S. Army Photo By Stacy A. Ouellette
2,500 attend 8th Army Band concert
by Stacy A. Ouellette
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
P Y E O N G TA E K C I T Y – Mo r e
than 2,500 students from the Dongsak
Elementary, Cheongdam Middle and
Cheongdam Information Technology High
schools enjoyed an hour long performance
by the Eighth U.S. Army Band May 22.
The thirty-five member band, performed
two concerts as part of their community
outreach program with school-aged children
across the peninsula, said Sgt. 1st Class Toby
Knight, enlisted co-conductor.
“Music is a universal language. It’s a
language everyone understands. For us to
actually talk to them would be difficult, but
music will be something they understand.
It bridges all gaps,” Knight said.
The high energy concert included songs
from Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and
multiple Korea favorites such as “Ol Cheng
Ee,” a song from a popular television show
here. Music selections for each concert are
custom made to satisfy every audience.
“You’ve got to play to the audience, make
it entertaining and play what they want to
hear. You have to go out there and make it
exciting for people and get them involved in
it,” said Spc. John Gruthaner, bass trombone
Humphreys young
poets
Allison is . . .
Listening
Lucky
Interesting
Strong
One girl that
Is magnificent,
Not icky
By Allison Pickett, First Grade
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player. I’m looking
Cpl. Jin Young Jang is a Korean forward to
Augmentee to the U.S. Army who serves seeing these
as an interpreter for Korean community types of
concerts. activities more
He also performed the Korean popular in the future.
culture hit “Sarang Ari” during this concert This type of
resulting in the audience singing along with opportunity is
glee. Gruthaner especially likes to perform a good chance
this piece due to the crowd’s enthusiastic to promote
response. It’s amazing that the Korean the U.S.
people appreciate such a variety of music,” a n d Ko re a n
he said. Three co-conductors were on hand re l a t i o n s h i p
to strike up the band and give the audience a in this area,”
powerful, high energy performance: Knight, Cheong said.
Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Lobanov and Staff Cheong
Sgt. Robert Calkins. hopes in the
Knight stressed the importance of future more
building a strong relationship between the concerts will be
band and the Pyeongtaek community now held having an
due to the current transformation. open invitation
“It’s important to get to know this to other schools
community because this is where our and citizens of
operations are going to be someday,” Knight Pyeongtaek. Sgt. Herman Brandon, 8th U.S. Army Band Drummer, invites a Korean stu-
said. Even a joint dent from Dongsak Elementary School to play with him during a community
Koo-Hyeok Cheong, Dongsak Elementary performance outreach performance. — U.S. Army Photo By Stacy A. Ouellette
School Principal agreed with Knight and between local
appreciates another opportunity to provide chorus groups and this band would be great, concerts for May and June. For information,
music education to his students. Cheong said. The Eighth U.S. Army Band call Peter Yu, USAG-H community relations
“Music is the best tool to educate children. scheduled three more Pyeongtaek area school officer at 754-7652.
Give Me a Chance
I am a mouse so small, too tiny
Give me a chance
I live in the dark damp alley,
so cold, so dark
Each night I dream of scrumptious
sights so dreamy and so tasty
give me a chance
each day I run from gigantic giants
and scary, scary traps
give me a chance
I wish I was dead, for I am a mouse
you know
give me a chance
By Matthew Collins, Sixth Grade
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News & Notes

USFK ALERT
USFK officials are asking its servicemem-
‘Poetry in Motion’ at HAES
bers and beneficiaries to use caution when
eating in non-USFK approved establish-
ments due to a recent outbreak of the
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1
Virus (HPAI-H5N1 Virus) in the Republic of
Korea. All dishes containing chicken and/or
eggs should only be consumed if properly
cooked. The USFK is taking these precau-
tions even as the Korean government ag-
gressively works to contain the outbreak.

Road Trip to Health,

Fitness & Beyond
New personal Fitness and Health Promo-
tion Program currently underway. Individu-
als keep track of their points and will qualify
for prizes. Get points for playing with your
children, volunteering, attending Health
Promotion Classes, working out, playing
ball and more. Personal Travel logs and
entry details are available at the Fitness
Centers and the Health Promotion Pro-
gram in the Medical Clinic.
Cherry trees blooming
Beautiful cherries to come
Pink, sweet and lovely.
By Christina Durham, Third Grade
Lady Liberty of copper and gold,
You stand proud when immigrants
come and go. Snow
Beautifully glorified in the light, The snow falls so gentle and sweet,
Your torch of justice shines For it makes no noise upon my feet.
through the night. In the morning you’ll see a fresh
When broken chains lat at your feet, blanket of snow,
Then old Saint Nick yells, “Ho, ho, ho”
We know you are Lady Liberty.
By Cari Rix, Fifth Grade
By Felicia Lozinski, Fourth Grade

BOSS Beach
Blast 2008
Single and unaccompanied Soldiers visit
Daecheon Beach June 6-8 for a fun filled
two day event to include beach and water
activities, food and lots of fun. Early regis-
tration deadline is May 18. Cost per person
to include two nights lodging, ticket to water
park and meals is $99 - $149 per person.
Cost after May 19 is $125-$175. Full pay-
ment is due at the time of registration. Call
the CAC at 753-8825 for more details. The Spring Poem
Oh Innocent spring your brightness Julian is . . . Sarah is . . .
USAG-Humphreys
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club means to me Unique Active
The USAG-H Sergeant Audie Murphy Club The kites fly in the sky really high, Lucky Respectful
is looking for SAMC and Sergeant Morales Kids scream and shout “spring is here: like Interesting Adorable
Club members. Please contact Sgt. 1st a great big cheer, Active Hilarious
Class Snape at 010-3502-9401 or Sgt. 1st Oh Innocent spring you are a bright and Noisy By Sarah Resnick, Second Grade
Class Lawson-Hurt at 010-6303-6669 for wonderful thing! By Julian Olivera, Second Grade
more information. By Krystal Brown, Fourth Grade
Inspector General
Openings
The Eighth United States Army Inspector
General has immediate openings for offi-
cers wanting to become Inspector Gener-
als. Vacancies are for Majors and branch
qualified captains. Positions can be up to
two years with command sponsorship.
Point of contact is Lt. Col. Ed Hogan at
725-6739 or Col. Michael Mahoney at 723-
4006, email: Edwin.hogan@Korea.army.
mil or Michael.mahoney1@korea.army.mil

Community
Yard Sale
Are you PCSing soon or just need to get rid
of some clutter? If so, now’s your chance to
sell your items on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. in the parking lot behind the Education
Center. Tables and Canopies are available
for $5 each. Sellers need to pre-register
by calling the CAC at 753-8825. In case
of inclement weather, the Yard Sale will be
canceled and pre-registrants will receive
their money back.
Free Bowling on Fridays
Military in uniform can enjoy free bowling
every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Humphreys Strike Zone and Long Bowling
Centers. The snack bars will be open for
your convenience.
Please Send Us Stories and Photos
To submit info for publishing in The Morning
Calm Weekly, USAG Humphreys common
pages, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598 -- or
e-mail andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
Colors
I’d like to make pictures of things
that I see
Then paint them in colors they
never could be.
Colors
I’d make a red monkey with green
funny feet
Then give him some big purple
peanuts to eat.
Colors
I’d color an elephant orange or black
Then make a green goat with red dots on
his brown and black back.
Colors
I’d make a blue cow with a little blue calf
And when they were done I’d laugh
and I’d laugh.
By Hope McMahan, Sixth Grade
Starry Night
Inspired by the painting Starry Night by
Vincent Van Gogh
Oh starry night, oh starry night
Your stars are so beautiful and so bright.
Stars bring delight to all the kids at night.
Looking at the sun is half the fun
But looking at the stars is ten
times the fun.
We love the stars oh so dear
I wish they could whisper in my ear
Then I wish I could talk to the stars
And walk with the stars
But who am I kidding?
They belong in the sky
where they are happy
And aren’t gloomy or sappy.
By Paige Duskie, Fourth Grade
My Messy Room
I’ll have to confess,
That my room is a mess.
My vest has been left in the hall,
My closet right now has leftover pizza.
My smelly sock has been stuck to the wall,
My proken souvenir was still
left from Giza.
On the floor were some used utensils,
There were also leads off of some pencils.
My shabby shelf is going to fall, here comes
my brother all big and tall.
He stuffs through my dresser,
Looking for his binder
When he leaves, I guess,
I’m still stuck with this mess.
My messy room,
Definitely needs a broom!
By Sydnee Allen, Sixth Grade
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Due to complications with an internal server, these two articles which were run last week were done so incorrectly. As the editor for USAG Humphreys, I would like to Correct the Record and
run the correct material in this week’s edition of The Morning Calm Weekly Newspaper. I apologize for any wrong or misleading information that was published. Sincerely, Andre Butler.

Community Spotlight: Ration Control

by Andre Butler
USAG-H Public Affairs Office

USAG HUMPHREYS – Understanding ration control here in Korea can be a little

trying at times.
You receive a briefing when you arrive… for Family members, before you are issued a
ration control card or plate. But do you really know how to monitor your card and maintain
the honest broker appeal the system is designed to provide?
There are set limits on purchases and these limits are monitored. If you go over or
exceed your rations, you could end up in the hot seat; your privileges could be suspended
up to 10 years.
If you have any questions about ration control you can go your installation’s rations
control officer or visit the USFK Website for ration’s control at pimsk@korea.army.mil.
This site explains your limits. It also helps you track your ration amounts monthly. If
you are planning an event for a special occassion, you can request an exception to policy
letter -- expect three to 10 days for a reply.
So let’s talk with one of the experts and have him explain some of the details concerning
ration control and how this affects you.

Name: Clarence G. Johnson,
Position: USAG Humphreys and Area
III Rations Control manager
Retiree, United States Army – served
21 years
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Q: Before we discuss ration control, can
you tell us a little about yourself -- and what
are some of your interests?
A: Education… I am a die hard Miami
Dolphins fan, and I hope the L.A. Lakers
win the national championship this year.
But my interest is mostly in education
because it’s key that we develop our kid’s
awareness in a way that they know and
understand a good education is very
important to their lives. Kids have to look
to adults as role models; therefore, my main
interest is putting myself in a position so
they can look at me in a positive way, as a
role model in today’s society. I have five kids
so this is very important to me.
Q: Could you talk to me about ration
control?
A: Ration control is a very unique
program here in Korea. The reason is because
Korea is one of the largest black marketing
places in the world…an area about 385
miles.
This place is no bigger than the distance
from Miami to Jacksonville, Fla. -- from
the C to the Z. With unauthorized patrons
using our facilities, at times, it makes it
difficult for Soldiers to get what they need
in the PX, BX or Commissary. That is why
we have ration control. If a Soldier, Family
member, Civilian employee or Retiree needs
a product from one of the facilities, they
should be able to go in and buy it with no
problems.
Clarence G. Johnson, USAG Humphreys and Area III Ration’s Control officer, talks to Chief
Warrant Officer Larry Sarmeinto, 4th Battalion (Attack) 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade, about ration control. — U.S. Army Photo By Andre Butler
Q: How is ration control monitored? really don’t need people abusing the system.
A: Now we use the double-swipe system. Ration control keeps us honest. It keeps us
This is where the casher swipes both the from purchasing in excess things that we
product and the Department of Defense may never use or use little. There are times
I.D. card holder’s identification card. It’s a when someone else may actually need an
very good system and it’s helping us a great item that you bought on impulse. We need
deal with tracking rations. Every month I people to be responsible when it comes to
go around Area III getting the printouts ration control.
from the stores. It’s serious and we are taking This is our community and we should
whatever measures are needed to enforce the be looking out for one another. We are not
USFK regulations and policies governing in the United States where we can shop and
ration control. buy at will -- the environment is different.
The facilities and other amenities are here for
Q: Why is ration control important? our enjoyment – not for us to take advantage
A: Aside from black marketing, we of or misuse them.

Humphreys United Club hosts award ceremony

by Andre Butler scholarships and welfare requests. card holders,” Smith said.
USAG-H Public Affairs Office “We really promote getting out and “And its primary mission is to manage
helping the community,” said Jeanna Smith, the Painted Door Thrift Shop and return
USAG HUMPHREYS – The USAG United Club president. the profits to the USAG Humphreys and
Humphreys United Club recently held “And this is one of many ways we try to Area III community,” Smith said.
it’s annual awards ceremony at Tommy give back,” Smith said. United Club assistance isn’t limited to
D’s here. “The Humphreys United Club is a non- individuals only -- clubs and organizations
This year’s ceremony featured 16 profit community service organization that can also request support.
recipients who were awarded $10,000 in is open to all Department of Defense I.D. From Humphreys scout’s organizations
to request for financial help during fire
prevention week, the United Club has
played a vital role in making sure people and
agencies received the support and assistance
needed.
“This past year, from June 2006 through
May 2007, the United Club donated a total
of $9,200 to a variety of organizations and
scholarship recipients,” Smith said.
“We have supported the Boy, Girl
and Cub Scouts, the library’s summer
reading program, Humphreys American
Elementary School, Army Community
Services programs, Morale, Welfare and
Recreations programs and many more,”
Smith said.
“However, this year we’ve donated
$14,500,” Smith said.
“Since I’ve been here, this is the most
Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr., USAG Humphreys commander, presents Lisa Hogue, Alaska Min- money we’ve given,” Smith said.
ing Company manager, with three checks from the Humphreys United Club during an awards Even though the Painted Door Thrift
ceremony at Tommy D’s — U.S. Army Photo By Andre Butler Shop is the United Club’s main source
of cash flow, the organization also hosts
fund raisers to bring in money to support
those in need or those in the Humphreys
community who request welfare assistance.
“Every year we host the make it, bake it, buy
it fundraiser,” Smith said.
“And we have a lot of fun putting on this
particular event,” Smith said.
“We always get a great deal of participation
with this one,” Smith said.
Smith said the club members use
fundraisers as a venue to attract new spouses
in the Humphreys community.
“Our club offers other ways to get out
and enjoy the community,” she said.
“This is the best part,” Smith said.
The United Club meets the first Thursday
of the month at Tommy D’s.
The Painted Door Thrift and Gift
Shop is located in Building 309 at USAG
Humphreys.
The store is open Tuesdays, Thursdays
and pay day Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m.
The first Thursday of each month the
Painted Door is closed for the monthly
United Club meeting.
There is an annual $15 membership
fee.
For more information about the
organization call 753-7014.
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MAY 30, 2008
Commissary Awareness event showcases
USAG Daegu Soldiers’ benefits
by Sgt. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Camp Walker’s
Commissary held a special Commissary
Awareness event May 23 to demonstrate the
benefits of shopping at the commissary, and
to provide a fun time for single Soldiers.
As part of the Defense Commissary
Agency’s (DeCA) Commissary Awareness
Month, the event showcased how patronizing
the commissary can benefit young service
members.
About 80 Soldiers from United States
Army Garrison Daegu, 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary), 188th Military
(From left) USAG Daegu ROKA Staff Office
clerk, Jun Kyung-ryoong and USAG Daegu S-1
clerk, Cpl. Zilah M. Martinez work together during
a three-legged relay race in the Commissary
Awareness Day event May 23.
Daegu community says farewell to Garrison Command Sergeant Major
USAG Daegu Command Sergeant Major, Patricia A. Keit signs the Army Family Covenant surrounded
by invited family members in November 2007 at Camp Walker’s Evergreen Community Club. Keit will
retire in August, after 32 years of service in the U.S. Army. — U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Dana R. Pugh
AREA IV
Police Company, 36th Signal Battalion,
168th Medical Battalion, 6th Signal Center
and the 618th Dental Company participated
in the day’s events.
Camp Walker’s Commissary, USAG
Daegu Morale, Welfare and Recreation
and Better Opportunities for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers (BOSS) sponsored
the special occasion.
“Commissary Awareness Day is one of
the biggest events [for the commissary] in
terms of outreach programs,” said Assistant
Store Director, Buddie Kolathe. “This is a
good time for us to tell Soldiers about their
commissary benefits.”
The day started with a Commissary
briefing by DeCA staff, during which
Soldiers toured the commissary and were
told of the significant benefits which
shopping there provides.
“I learned that the commissary has a
variety of products from the United States
that we usually can’t see in Korea,” said
USAG Daegu S-1 clerk, Cpl. Zilah M.
Martinez.
Soldiers also learned that commissary
shoppers can save an average of 30 percent
or more when the same items are compared
to those in local commercial grocery stores.
With regular use of the commissary, single
service members can generate substantial
annual savings.
BOSS conducted several games, including
an ice cream speed-eating contest, round-
robin relay race and ‘Supermarket Sweep’, a
scavenger hunt in the commissary. Through
these games, Soldiers got a chance to meet
and interact with their counterparts from
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Participants in the ice cream speed-eating contest race to out-eat their fellow Soldiers. Cpl.
Kang Dong-woo (second from left) coldly clobbered the competition to claim first prize. — U.S.
Army Photos By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul
other units. commissary,” said USAG Daegu BOSS
USAG Daegu Training Room clerk, Cpl. representative, Staff Sgt. Piedad Garcia.
Kang Dong-woo took first place in the ice “I’m sure that it was a great event for single
cream speed-eating contest. Soldiers to enjoy some activities with each
“It was the first experience for me to eat other.”
ice cream fast like this,” said Kang. “My first “We accomplished our goal of having
commissary tour was pretty impressive. Even fun and getting many units out there,” said
though KATUSA Soldiers can’t purchase USAG Daegu S-1 clerk, Pfc. Cristina C.
anything in the commissary, it was a good Abreu-Ruiz. “We expect that it will be even
experience for me and I was very happy to better next year.”
win the contest.” DeCA has held Commissary Awareness
Five dedicated BOSS volunteers ensured Month annually, since 2002. For more
the events were conducted successfully. information, visit the DeCA Web site at:
“BOSS prepared the games, coordinated http://www.commissaries.com/ , or call
with organizations for donations and the Camp Walker Commissary at DSN:
made Soldiers feel good about using their 764-5311.
by Ann Kimble
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – After 32 years of serving the nation,
Command Sergeant Major Patricia A. Keit will conduct her
retirement ceremony today at 10 a.m. in Camp Walker’s Kelly
Gym. She will officially retire from the United States Army on
Aug. 31, 2008.
“I’m happy now; anything you want to finish, you want to
finish on top,” said the Augusta, Ga., native. After spending the
majority of her career as a signaleer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps,
Keit has spent the last four years as USAG Daegu CSM – and a
dynamic force for positive change and demonstrated leadership
in the community. After retirement, she plans to spend time with
her granddaughters and set up her household in either Georgia
or South Carolina.
Her words of advice to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. David R.
Abbott, 19th ESC, 501st Sustainment Brigade, 501st Special Troops
Battalion? “Always stay centered.”
Keit emphasized how great her experience has been in Daegu
and how much she loves the community. She said she feels blessed
and privileged to be a part of such a small, but vibrant community.
After joining the military for reasons much like those of her fellow
Soldier, such as traveling, meeting new people and doing something
different, Keit says, “I’ve met many people who have touched my
life.”
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News & Notes
Asian Pacific Heritage
Month Celebration
Asian Pacific Heritage Month
Celebration will be held from 11:30
a.m. – 1 p.m., May 30 at Camp
Walker’s Evergreen Community
Club with a theme, ‘Leadership,
Diversity, Harmony-Gateway to
Success.’ Please join for awareness,
education and free food sampling.
For information, call Master Sgt.
Jerry Clements at DSN 768-8542.
Child and Youth Services
Parent Advisory Council
Child and Youth Services holds a
Parent Advisory Council at 6:15
p.m., June 4 at Camp Walker’s
SAS Bldg. 257. Your input and
support can be an opportunity to
grow and continue providing quality
programming throughout Child and
Youth Services. CYS Middle School
and Teen youth are also encouraged
to attend. Your attendance rewards
you with 10 percent off your full-time
childcare fees for up to one month.
For information, please call DSN
764-5297.
233rd United States
Army Birthday Ball
To celebrate the 233rd United States
Army Birthday, the Army Ball will be
held at 6 p.m., June 14 at the Inter-
Burgo Hotel in Daegu. Ticket cost is
40,000 Won. For information, call Spc.
Natalie E. Kapteyn at DSN 768-8622.
Ten Miler
2008 Eighth Army Ten Miler will be
held June 14 at Camp Casey’s Carey
Fitness Center. This is the qualifying
event for the men’s and women’s
active duty army military teams that
will represent eighth army at the army
ten miler. Registration will be from
6:30 – 7:15 a.m., course briefing will
be 7:30 a.m. and the race will begin at
7:45 a.m. For information, contact your
local sports office or IMCOM-K Sports
Director, Thomas E. Higgins at DSN
725-5064.
2ID Needs Vocalists
The Second Infantry Division “Warrior”
Band needs male and female vocalists.
Soldiers who want to be a vocalist
must be able to sing the National
Anthem in Bb (starting pitch is an F),
the Warrior March and the Army Song,
present a professional appearance
and meet the standards set by Army
Regulation 600-9, obtain the consent
of their command to be released
to the band before auditioning and
have at least nine months left before
DEROS. For information, call Staff
Sgt. Chad McGill at DSN 732-6695 or
010-5846-6426.
Daegu Website
For local news you can use, visit
USAG Daegu’s website at http://ima.
korea.army.mil/areaIV/sites/local/
AREA IV THE MORNING CALM
Connie assumes responsibility as 19th ESC CSM
Courtesy of 19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – The colors were passed
as Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie
took the position as the Headquarters and
Headquarters Company 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) command
sergeant major from Command Sgt. Maj.
Charlie L. Dailey Jr. during a ceremony at
10 a.m., May 21 in front of the 19th ESC
headquarters building, Camp Henry.
“Command Sergeant Major Dailey, all
of us in the 19th ESC thank you for your
leadership, mentorship and integrity,” said
Brig. Gen. Xavier P. Lobeto, commanding
general, 19th ESC. “His efforts are in
keeping with the Creed of the Non-
Commissioned Officer and the Army’s
19th ESC Commaning General, Brig. Gen. Xavier P. Lobeto(right) passes the colors to incoming
finest traditions, while instilling credence
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie during the Change of Responsibility held May 21.— U.S. Army
to the Army’s motto, “Army Strong.” We
Photo Courtesy of 19th ESC Public Affairs
wish you and your family the best in your
future endeavors.” Forward Support BN and HHC DISCOM, Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf
Dailey said he was honored to have 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (4
worked in such a prestigious position and Support Operations Sergeant Major, 501st Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal
knows that Command Sgt. Maj. Connie CSG, South Korea; Command Sergeant (5 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Good Conduct
is the right command sergeant major for Major, 10th Sustainment Brigade Troops Medal (7th award), National Defense Service
the job. Battalion; Command Sergeant Major, Medal (with Bronze Star), South West Asia
Connie was born in Michigan. He 10th Sustainment Brigade, and is currently Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism
entered the United States Army on Sept. 11, serving as the command sergeant major of Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal,
1982 and trained as a Unit Supply Specialist the 19th ESC in Daegu, South Korea. NCO Professional Development Ribbon
at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Connie has attended all levels of the (with Number 4), Army Service Ribbon,
He has served in the following positions Noncommissioned Officer Education Overseas Service Ribbon (with Number
and organizations: Supply Specialist, Alpha System, culminating with the United 3), Kuwait Liberation Medal, (Kingdom of
Battery 3-19 FA, Fort Polk, Louisiana; States Army Sergeants Major Academy. Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal,
Supply Sergeant, HHC 2nd ACR, Nurnberg, He is a graduate of the Battle Staff Course, (Government of Kuwait) and Presidential Unit
Germany; BDE S4 NCOIC, HHC 3rd First Sergeant Course, as well as numerous Citation. He is also a member of the Sergeant
ACR, Fort Bliss, Texas; Supply Sergeant, logistics and leadership-related schools. Audie Murphy Club.
109th Transportation Co., Mannheim, Connie possesses a Bachelor’s Degree Lobeto said in his remarks to Connie,
Germany; BN S4 NCOIC, HHC 3-66 in Business Administration from Baker “You are the right command sergeant major
AR, Fort. Hood, Texas; BDE S4 NCOIC, College and is currently working towards for the job. I look forward to serving with
175th Finance Command, Seoul, South his Master’s Degree. you as we carry on the mission and further
Korea; First Sergeant, HHC, D-CO 204th His awards and decorations include the battle-train this great organization.”
Soldiers teach middle school students in Yakmok
by Sgt. Jang Won-il
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
YAKMOK – About 430 students were
full of energy at the small middle school
as U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers of 6th
Ordnance Battalion arrived on the morning
of May 20. Yakmok Middle School, located
just north of Waegwan, has been visited by
the unit for more than four years in a Good
Neighbor effort to teach the young students
conversational English skills and provide a
glimpse of American culture.
The students waited anxiously, yet
seemed excited about meeting American
Soldiers. The English education program
has been held twice a month since 2004,
and the kids love it.
HHD 6th Ord. Sgt. Choi Yung-jo said,
“I’m very nervous since this is my first time HHD 6th Ordnance Battalion Sgt. Phillip J. King listens as a Yakmok Middle School seventh grade
doing this with the students. Still, I’m excited student talks about his favorite music. The 6th Ordnance Battalion has conducted an English teaching
about being part of this great program. This program at the school for the past four years. — U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Jang Won-il
is definitely a meaningful opportunity for us themselves and started off with simple English School vice-principal, Kim Ok-
to establish a strong, friendly relationship games like Hangman, the classroom was soon ja expressed her appreciation to the
with the local community.” full of laughter. Naturally, the students who Soldiers who came to help out the school’s
The Soldiers moved from class to class, were conservative at first began having simple education program. “The program helped
spending 45 minutes in each classroom, conversations with the U.S. Soldiers. By the our students to overcome the fear of facing
teaching the students basic English. The end of each class, the kids rushed out and foreigners, build basic conversational
Soldier-teachers spent the whole day at the gathered around the American teacher asking English skills and understand broadly the
school and taught a total of four seventh various questions. American culture and the role of the U.S.
grade classrooms. Seventh-grader Lee Chang-min said, Army in Korea. I wish to build upon this
The young students, who rarely had “I’ve come to realize that Americans are relationship so the program will improve
a chance to meet foreigners before, were friendly people. It was a memorable day the friendship between the United States
very shy at first. As the Soldiers introduced for me.” and South Korea.”
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Commander fights fire with Camp Carroll firemen
by Sgt. Jang Won-il
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – More than 20
USAG Daegu Fire Department firefighters
from Camp Carroll gathered in front of the
‘burn house’ located near the H-805 helipad
for live fire training on May 23.
USAG Daegu’s burn house, which was
completed last spring, was the first live fire
training facility in USAG Daegu. It provides
training opportunities for firefighters using
Class A (wood and paper) materials in real
fire scenarios. It has the look of ordinary
container boxes put together, but the
technological effort put into it is immense.
Typical burn houses would cost $150,000
and up, but this cost would have prohibited
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the much-needed firefighter training.
In contrast to average burn houses, this
project dramatically reduced the high cost.
It was completed for under $5,000, using 3
orphaned connex boxes which were welded
by the Directorate of Public Works.
The burn house has many features which
enable the conduct of a variety of live fire
training. By building additional floors,
trainees are able to experience multi-floor
fires, which they are very likely to encounter
in real-life situations.
The day’s training served two purposes;
the first was required semiannual live fire
training for the firefighters, and the second
was to show USAG Daegu Commander,
Col. Michael P. Saulnier, what firefighting
is all about. “It is one thing to see a fire and
even walk around the outside of a burnt out (Above) USAG Daegu Commander Col. Michael P. Saulnier (left) is presented an Honorary
facility,” said USAG Daegu Chief of Fire Firefighter Certification by USAG Daegu Fire Chief Andrew Allen, for successfully completing a
Prevention, Andrew Allen. “It is entirely sequence of live fire trainings on May 23.
different when you go inside and battle (Left) Debris fall as the firefighters extinguish fire on the first floor inside the USAG Daegu Burn
extreme temperatures in excess of 1,000 House, which consists of connex boxes put together in order to simulate real live fires. — U.S.
degrees with zero visibility, while wearing Army Photos By Sgt. Jang Won-il
thick heavy clothing and carrying and and other fire crew members quickly toughest who go in and fight the fire.
pulling a hundred-plus pounds of gear.” controlled the situation, disassembled the Soldiers are strongly encouraged to think
The day’s training consisted of a series of top of the vehicle and carried the victim of an exit strategy when entering a facility.
firefighting situations which fully utilized the to safety. However, when things do go wrong, it is
capabilities of the burn house. Firefighters At the conclusion of the training Saulnier the courageous firefighters who come in
were able to perform drills in several was presented with an ‘Honorary Firefighter’ and save the day.
different scenarios featuring first- and certificate prepared by Allen. “Col. Saulnier “Last year we did a string of live fire burns,
second- floor and basement fires. Saulnier is tough. He went in and faced what most well over fifty, as we were certifying all of our
joined Camp Carroll firemen, rushing people fear, a raging fire. He has been firefighters in USAG Daegu to the national
inside and performing fire extinguishing baptized into the firefighting community. level,” said Allen. “Now that they are certified,
and emergency rescue procedures. This experience can only help in broadening we have to keep that level of training up and
The next scenario involved rescuing a his knowledge as he moves forward in his expand their knowledge, allowing them to
victim trapped in a wrecked vehicle. Under career,” Allen commented. become even more confident in their training
the guidance of senior firefighters, Saulnier When the going gets tough, it is the and equipment.”
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Children learn about Korea through Taekwondo lessons
by Sgt. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU – “Tae! Kwon! Do!”
The sound comes from a local Daegu
Taekwondo academy every afternoon. The
language is Korean, but the kids shouting
the words are American children from
Daegu American School. The Warrior
Taekwondo Academy, located near Camp
George’s Gate 3, is a popular spot for many
Americans to learn the traditional Korean
martial art of Taekwondo.
Warrior Taekwondo academy was
founded just for Americans by Master
Song In-sun in April 2004. He first met
Americans when he was invited to Camp
Walker’s Youth Services as a Taekwondo
promotion judge in 2001.
Song explained that after that opportunity,
he became Taekwondo instructor at Youth
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“I’ve been here for a year and Master events,” said Song. “Children show their
Song allowed me to start from red belt,” Taekwondo techniques to many people
said DAS senior, Donald Blevins. “The main through the events. It is a great opportunity
reason I joined Taekwondo was because I’m for them to stand before a crowd and be full
half-Korean, but I was not very involved of self-confidence.”
in my own culture. Through Taekwondo, For students, Taekwondo is a great
I’m involved in my culture like my Korean martial art not only for physical health, but
family members. I’m helping children here. also for concentration, respect, honesty,
It makes me feel better about myself because courage, endurance and self-confidence.
I’m not very open to people outside of These are the spirit of Taekwondo that they
Taewkondo.” strive to achieve.
Students also enjoy a variety of activities “This is not my job. This is what I like
besides Taekwondo. Sometimes they go to do for American students,” said Song.
on picnics to local mountains or Korean “The only purpose that I have is that they
traditional places. It provides them with a keep only good memories of Korea through
deeper understanding of Korean culture. Taekwondo when they go back to the
“We are also invited to various on-post United States.”
Services. “Then I wanted to teach Taekwondo
(Left) Students practice fist striking as they shout ‘Taekwondo!’
to more American students who live off-post
(Bottom) Students from Daegu American School practice kicking as Master Song In-sun (left) teaches
or on Camp George, so I decided to open a
them in the Warrior Taekwondo Academy. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul
local academy near Camp George.”
Even though the academy is local, there
are no Korean students, and Song’s class
schedules cater to American students and
adults.
“Class Schedules are just for Americans,
but the way I teach them is definitely Korean.
I want students to learn Korean culture
through Taekwondo,” Song emphasized.
Two American assistants at the academy
assist Song with the conduct of the classes
and to overcome the language barrier.
“I’ve been helping him for the past two
years,” said assistant Jeanette Delossantos.
“Taekwondo is great exercise and it’s very
good for mind, body and spirit. It’s a great
opportunity to immerse myself in Korean
culture and become physically active.”
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