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Signal Soldiers volunteer to

feed local elderly, homeless
By Maj. Lan T. Dalat
36th Signal Battalion

T
wenty-five Soldiers from 36th Signal
Battalion and the 6th Signal Center,
both elements of the 1st Signal
Brigade volunteered to serve lunch to more
than 700 elderly, homeless and needy people
at Duryo Park in Central Daegu at an event
that was sponsored by Daegu Korean Red
Cross Chapter Oct. 29.
“I was surprised to see so many needy
people,” said Sgt. Jonathan Brock, 6th
Signal Center.
Soldiers from Headquarters and
Headquarters Detachment, 169th Signal
Company, 293rd Signal Company, and 6th
Signal Center helped set up the event, fed
the people and washed more than 700 trays.
“This is a great opportunity to serve of host
nation,” said Sgt. Rigoberto Garcia, HHD,
36th Signal Battalion.
The collective effort came from James
Finch of Camp Walker’s American Red
Cross and Chaplain (Capt.) Choi, 36th Sig.
Bn. helped coordinate for this event.
“I would like to do this again,” said
Jesse James, HHD 36th Sig. Bn. “This is
something I could do every week,” added
Pfc. Felix A. Morales, 293rd Sig. Co. “We
Sergeant First Class Kimberly Lomax, 6th Signal Center, 1st Signal Brigade, washes one of 700 trays used during the “Feeding the Needy” need to do these kinds events more often,”
campaign sponsored by Daegu Korean Red Cross Chapter at Duryo Park in central Daegu Oct. 29. View and download high-resolution versions Spc. Christopher T. Conner added as the
of these photos at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jacob A. Hampton volunteers headed back to Camp Walker.

Chaplain (Capt.) Edward

Choi, Headquarters
AAFES to recognize Pacific Driver of the Year
and Headquarters AAFES Pacific Region Public Affairs is awarded based on safety, awards and
Detachment, 36th Signal commendations received throughout the
Battalion assists an The Army & Air Force Exchange Service year and professionalism.
elderly Korean man with will award its first-ever Pacific “Driver of Yi, who works out of the Korean
his serving tray during the Year” award to Mr. Yi, Si-chun in a Distribution Center, has driven for AAFES
the “Feeding the Needy” ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Camp See pg. for
Market 1024foryearsstory
and has achieved a total of
campaign sponsored AAFES Distribution Center. 533,200 accident-free miles.
by Korean Red Cross Yi was selected for the honor from “Mr. Yi’s loyalty, dedication and
chapter at Dryo Park in a total of 74 drivers that work at the professional approach to his job has played
central Daegu Oct. 29. Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa and Korea
Distribution Centers. The “Driver of Year” –See DRIVER, Page 4–
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Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving Day Safety Message
We will observe two U.S. holidays in
November—Veteran’s Day on 11 November
and Thanksgiving is a time on 27 November.
On Veteran’s Day, we pause to honor those
American men and women who served our
armed forces throughout our nation’s history.
Thanksgiving is a time when America pauses
to reflect on its beginnings as a nation and to
give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy.
These celebrations mark the beginning of the
holiday season and will provide well-deserved
time off for our service members, civilian
employees, and family members.
Unfortunately, the potential for loss of
life and debilitating injuries increases during
holiday periods as small, careless mistakes due
to inattentiveness result in serious accidents.
As we enjoy out time off and celebrate,
we also must take
the necessary safety
precautions to
ensure we return
t o w o r k s a f e l y.
Involved leaders
make a tremendous
difference in how
people respond to
the call for responsible behavior. I want
leaders to conduct Under the Oak Tree
counseling with their subordinates on
safe and smart ways to decrease risks and
avoid accidents. All must be mindful of the
increased risks of alcohol-related incidents,
individual and/or group misconduct,
reduced daylight hours, and decreasing
temperatures which could lead to needless
losses. Everyone must ask themselves
what can go wrong and what they can
do to prevent it. Honest answers to these
questions will help us avoid disaster and
truly enjoy these holidays. Get service
members to commit to using the buddy
system. Ensure your personnel avoid
off limits areas, political gatherings and
demonstrations and comply with the
curfew.
With a team effort, we can celebrate and
enjoy these holiday periods without loss
of life, serious injuries, or alcohol related
offenses –that is my goal. I need your help
to make it a reality.
We go together!
WALTER L. SHARP
General, US Army
Commander

Military, DoD personnel become OPSEC experts

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Servicemembers and DoD Civilians Peninsula-wide had the
rare opportunity to take part in DoD Operations Security Officer
Training hosted by the Joint Information Operations Warfare
Command from San Antonio, Texas.
The purpose of the week long training was to educate and
certify unit OPSEC program managers with the skills to identify
critical information, which may be harmful to a unit’s mission, and
to prevent OPSEC vulnerabilities and threats by implementing
measures such as training, education and policy enforcement.
“This class should be taught to all military Servicemembers
and their Families,” said Sgt. 1st Class Christine Gilson, a student
and Intelligence non-commissioned officer for the 501st Military
Intelligence Brigade. “We as U.S. citizens should always be aware
of other countries collections of information on the U.S. and
what could happen should certain information fall into the wrong
hand. We must all do our part in keeping our country and Families
safe.”
Students were consistently challenged in thinking about their
actions as the instructors continuously emphasized “just because
information is unclassified does not mean that it is not useful to
an adversary”.
“OPSEC is hot, but losing lives is not,” said Chris R. Turner,
Sr., lead instructor and information operations analyst for the Joint
‘Troops Away’ offers Thanksgiving tour package to China
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information on these 4-day tours call DSN 724-3301, 877-223-1901 or 010-6872-2260. E-mail: troopsaway@gmail.com or visit troopsawaytours.
com for more information.
OPSEC Support Center, Joint Information Operations Warfare
Command.
“Throughout history, it has been discovered that time and
time again the negligent release of unclassified information may
be harmful. Using and understanding OPSEC is a great tool and
process to protect the mission and most importantly preserve lives,”
said Turner.
This was not your ordinary death by power point course.
Students were required on a daily basis to complete homework
assignments and conduct briefs to demonstrate their knowledge
on the importance of OPSEC.
After the completion of the course, students will return to
their organizations as OPSEC Program Managers or alternates
and Soldiers who attended the class will receive an additional skill
identifier.
In the end, 19 students walked away with a broader sense of
the importance of OPSEC and the potential outcomes of poor
OPSEC practices.
“Changing the mindset of how people believe that unclassified
information is not harmful is a threat not only to an organization’s
mission, but Family members and our daily lives as well,” says
Turner.
“There are three “Ps” to OPSEC, protect the mission, protect
plans and procedures and most of all, preserve lives”, said Turner.
“I like to focus on preserving lives.”

Contracting Command holding Advanced Acquisition Planning Conference

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The Contracting Command Korea/411th Contract Support
Brigade is holding an Advance Acquisition Planning Conference
at Dragon Hill Lodge Nov. 12 at 8:30 a.m.
The conference, which is to be held annually, is part of the
Advanced Acquisition Planning Program managed by CCK/411th
CSB. The AAPP is required in accordance with The Federal
Acquisition Regulation and USFK Regulation 715-4. A copy of
USFK Reg 715-4, Advanced Acquisition Planning Program can
be obtained from the USFK website under the USFK Publications
tab. In accordance with this regulation, the commander, director,
or head of any requiring activity with requirements over $100,000
will be responsible for the overall Advance Acquisition Plan for
that activity, will designate an AAPP RA coordinator, and ensure
milestones are established and monitored for purchase request
package development. The RA’s AAPP Coordinator will provide
the basic input to the annual Advance Acquisition Plan and input
any updates or changes.
The purpose of the Advanced Acquisition Planning Conference
is to orient new personnel on the AAPP, discuss acquisition policy
that affects the program, and review procedures for submitting
input into the annual plan. The conference will also feature smaller
breakout sessions in the afternoon. These sessions will allow RA’s to
meet with CCK/411th CSB Contracting Team Leaders and focus on
specific issues. For example, there will be a session on Contracting
for Services and Fiscal Law.
The AAPP allows CCK/411th CSB to provide the best
customer support possible and to help activities make the best use
of procurement dollars. The program encourages RA’s to plan for
and anticipate acquisition requirements for individual procurements
estimated at over $100,000 in the fiscal year before the purchase
request package submission date.
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from
the military police blotters. These entries
may be incomplete and do not imply guilt
or innocence.

AREA I: Traffic accident without injuries;

Damage to government property; Inatten-
tive Driving; Subject #1, operating a gov-
ernment vehicle drove into a ditch. Dam-
ages to Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of
a cracked front windshield, a scratched
and dislocated front bumper and unknown
damages to the undercarriage. The ditch
sustained no visible damages. Subject #1
reported utilization of his seatbelt. ECOD
is unknown. This is a final report.

AREA II: Traffic accident without injuries,

damage to government property; damage
to private property; Improper backing; Sub-
ject #1, operating a GOV, while improperly
backing, struck Victim #1’s private vehicle,
which was legally parked, secured and un-
attended. Damages to Subject #1’s vehicle
consisted of scratches and paint transfer
to the rear bumper. Damages to Victim
#1’s vehicle consisted of a dislodged front
bumper and a punctured windshield wash-
er fluid tank. Subject #1 and Victim #1 re-
ported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where
Victim #1 rendered a written statement
attesting to the incident. Subject #1 ren-
dered a written statement admitting to the
offenses. Subject #1 was processed and
released on his own recognizance. Subject
#1 reported utilization of his seatbelt. Esti-
mated cost of damage is unknown. This is
a final report.
AREA III: Larceny of private property;
Person(s) unknown, by means unknown,
removed Victim #1’s speedometer, pump
and pouch from his bicycle, which were
secured and unattended at the PX. A
search of the area for subject(s) and/or
witness(es) met with negative results. Vic-
tim #1 rendered a written sworn statement
attesting to the incident. Estimated cost of
loss is $65. This is a final report.
AREA III: Traffic accident without injuries,
damage to government property; damage
to private property; Subject #1, struck Vic-
tims #1’s privately owned vehicle on an off
post road adjacent to the Main Gate, US-
AG-Eagle. Damages to Subject #1’s vehi-
cle consisted of dents, scratches and paint
transfer to the right front bumper. Dam-
ages to Victims #1’s vehicle consisted of
dents, scratches and paint transfer to the
left rear bumper. Subject #1 was advised
of his legal rights, which he waived render-
ing a written sworn statement admitting to
the offenses. Subject #1 was processed
and released to his unit. Estimated cost of
damage is unknown. This is a final report.
AREA IV: Curfew violation; At 0350 Hrs,
25 OCT 08, Subject #1 was observed
by MP in downtown, Daegu. A check of
ID card revealed that Subject #1 was a
military Servicemember. MP detected an
odor of an alcohol beverage emitting from
Subject #1’s person. Subject #1 was ap-
prehended by MP and transported to the
USAG-Daegu (Walker) PMO where he
was administered a PBT, with a result of
0.137% blood alcohol content. Subject #1
was not advised of his legal rights due to
his suspected level of intoxication. Subject
#1 was processed and released to his unit
and was instructed to report to the USAG-
Daegu (Walker) PMO at a later time. At
1600 Hrs, 25 OCT 08, Subject #1 reported
to the USAG-Daegu (Walker) PMO where
he was advised of his legal rights, which
he invoked. This is a final report.
Changdeokgung Palace in downtown Seoul was constructed in 1405 during the Joseon monarchy. The palace is surrounded by autumn foliage
for visitors to enjoy. Download a high-resolution version of this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
Cirque du Soleil’s Alegría
The show will be hosted by Jamsil Sports
Complex’s Big Top Theatre through Dec. 31.
For information, call Interpark 1544-1555 (press
#2 for English) or visit www.tour2korea or www.
cirquedusoleil.co.kr (Korean, English)
Kimchi Expo (Nov. 22-25)
The annual Kimchi Expo aims to promote the
outstanding qualities of kimchi throughout the
world and raise its competitiveness through the
development of Korea’s kimchi and fermentation-
related industry and higher quality standards.
The event is held at Seoul’s COEX Mall. The
festival is the first kimchi-related trade fair to
promote the scientific effects of kimchi and its
role in developing a healthy society. The Kimchi
Expo exhibits Korea’s traditional, functional, or
newly-developed forms of kimchi as well as a
variety of fermented foods, traditional seasonings,
salted seafood, and other health foods. Visit www.
tour2korea.com
2008 International Migratory Bird Festival
The 5th International Migratory Bird Festival is
scheduled to run from Nov. 19-23, in the Gunsan-si
region. Visitors will have the pleasure of watching
Baikal Teal flocks, the most representative
migratory birds of Geumgang, fly through the
air. This is also a popular festival for families.
Highlights of the festival include the opening
ceremony, face painting, stage performances,
and a variety of sights to see and enjoy. Opening
ceremony is scheduled for 19 Nov. at11:00 a.m.
To get there, take a train to Gunsan Station,
then take a taxi for about 2 kilometers to the
Geumgang Migratory Bird Observatory. For
additional information, please check the festival’s
homepage. http://www.gsbird.co.kr/index.htm
Seoul International Winter Sports Expo
Scheduled for Nov. 14-16, Seoul Convention and
Exhibition Center (COEX). SIWINTER 2008 will
feature a Gangwon-do Promotional Pavilion and
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Overseas Promotion Special Pavilion to promote the
2014 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games bidding
activities, the Winter Sports Product Pavilion, and
Resort Promotion Pavilion. Organized by theme, the
pavilions allow visitors better access to all related
information at one site. In particular, participants will
include ten ski resorts and related associations from
the Hokkaido region of Japan. Visit www.siwinter.
com for additional information.
Seoul 63 Sky Art, Aquarium and IMAX
The world’s highest museum has opened at one of
Seoul’s most well known landmarks, the Yeouido
63 Building. The 60th floor Sky Deck has been
newly remodeled into the ‘63 Sky Art Museum’.
In celebration for the museum’s grand opening,
the Hello Kitty exhibit will run through 30 Nov. The
exhibition will offer a variety of artworks under the
banner ‘Seoul / Sky, Sweet, Secret, Soul’. Visitors
can also take in the beautiful views of the Hangang
River through the observatory’s large windows. The
exhibition is open from 10 a.m. - midnight. Tickets
can be purchased until 11 p.m. and are available
at the museum ticket booth. For more information
visit www.63.co.kr videos of the exibit are available
online at www.youtube.com/koreaculture
Battle of Noryang reenactment
The Chungmugong Noryang Haejeon Seungcheopje
Festival commemorates the historic victory of
General Lee Sun-sin in the Battle of Noryang against
Japanese invaders in 1592. The festival, which
was previously held for three days around General
Lee’s birthday of April 28th by the lunar calendar,
is now held for three days around Nov. 19 by the
lunar calendar when General Lee died in the battle.
Chungmugong was his pen name. Held for the 8th
time in 2008, the festival is organized from Nov.
14-16 near Namhaedaegyo Bridge in Namhae-
gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. Major events are the
reenactment of the battle around Namhaedaegyo
Bridge with General Lee’s Geobukseon (Turtle
ship) and the Japanese waeseon vessels, the
exhibit of Geobukseon, folk performances, singing
contest, and student composition. There will
also be celebratory performances, madanggeuk
performance, and fireworks. For information, visit
www.tour2korea.com or english.namhae.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Yellowtail Fest (Nov. 14-16)
The Choenamdan Moseulpo Yellowtail Festival
celebrates bangeo, or yellowtail, which boasts
the best fish quality. This year, it will be held from
Nov. 14-16 near Moseulpo Port in Seogwipo,
Jeju-do. Major events include bangeo catching,
bangeo fishing, bangeo traditional market, national
gaetbawi fishing contest, inline skate festival, and
visit to historical sites. There will also be a bangeo
cooking exhibition and free sampling, as well as the
ceremony of pungeoje to pray for a bountiful catch
and vessel parade.
Autumn getaway to Wonju
Located in the Southwest of Gangwon-do Province,
Wonju is within an easy, 2-hour drive from Seoul.
Enthusiastic hikers are recommended to visit Mt.
Chiaksan National Park. The mountain offers
numerous tracks, ranging from 2.8 kilometers to
23.8 kilometers. In the fall, the mountain offers
beautiful foliage. Along the hiking trail, one can also
find historic Buddhist temples like Guryongsa and
Sangwonsa that date back to the Silla Dynasty. For
more information, visit www.tour2korea.com
Photography Museum
Donggang Museum of Photography is housed in a
building with one basement level and two ground
levels. The museum has a permanent exhibition
hall and two special exhibition halls and there is
also an outdoor gallery and a lecture hall. Visitors
will find photos highlighting the natural and cultural
heritage of Yeongwol and about 800 photos taken
by town residents. Another noteworthy addition is
the exhibition of 130 classic cameras, a must for
camera enthusiasts and aficionados. Visit www.
dgphotomuseum.co.kr (Korean, English). The
museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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an enormous role in being selected as our
driver of the year for the Pacific Region,”
said Peter Catineau, Distribution Center
Manager for Korea, Okinawa, Japan, and
Hawaii.
"All of our AAFES activities on the
Korea peninsula have benefited from Mr.
Yi's professionalism and reliability. We
depend on him and he is always there to
support us," said Elizabeth Sandoe, Area
Manager for Korea, Guam and Saipan.
Yi’s award ceremony will take place at
10 a.m. at the Camp Market Distribution
Center. AAFES Commander Maj. Gen.
Keith Thurgood will be in attendance to
present Yi with his award.

Free musical concert at Yongsan

T he Korea America Friendship Society is hosting a FREE concert for
military and civilian members of the Yongsan community Thursday, Nov.
13 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Seoul American High School Auditorium in
USAG-Yongsan South Post.
The concert will be performed by the renowned Gangnam Symphony Orchestra
with Maestro Suh Hyun-Suk conducting.
Musical selections include classical compositions by Tchaikovsky and Bernstein,
and popular selections like “Nants’ Ingonyma” from the musical “Lion King,” “Oh
Happy Days” from the movie “Sister Act,” and many more. Vocals will be performed
by the “U-Angel Voice,” an all-male classical singers quintet.
No reservations required. Seating begins 6:30 p.m. For more information, call
the U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs Office at 723-4685.

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Correction
The Oct. 31 edition
of the Morning Calm
featured the wrong
photo accompanying
the story “AFAP
delegates meet to
discuss change” on
Page 9. At left is the
correct photograph
with caption for the
AFAP article.

Sgt. Tomeka Stinson speaks during a discussion at the

2009 Yongsan Family Action Plan Conference Oct. 23.
— U.S. Army photo by David McNally
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Brig. Gen. Uberti

visits Red Cloud
IMCOM-Korea
Commanding General tours
WRC and PBC

CAMP STANLEY—Capt. Alex Glade (left) Warrior Readi-

ness Center company commander; gave Brig. Gen. John
Uberti; (right) Installation Management CommandKorea
Commanding General; a tour of the WRC on his windshield
tour of Camp Stanley Oct. 31 with Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jack-
son; USAG-Red Cloud commander. Uberti also visited the
Central Issue Facility and talked to Soldiers in processing,
and at the Pear Blossom Cottage he wished the spouses
and their children a Happy Halloween. — U.S. Army photo by
Margaret Banish-Donaldson

Casey Popeye’s wins Bronze in world contest

Store competes with 720 Popeye’s franchises worldwide
By Jim Cunningham Col. Donald Meisler, USAG-Casey garrison
USAG-RC Public Affairs commander on the subject of supporting the
Army Family Covenant.”
USAG–Casey—Popeye’s Chicken on The application packages for the
USAG-Casey, managed by Kim, Myong- competition are reviewed during the Popeye’s
Chol and team were recognized as the Chicken Corporate Convention held in
Bronze Plate recipients for the International Scottsdale Ariz., Limtiaco continued.
Market in a competition held by the 2008 Kim sets about every morning considering
Popeye’s Franchise Convention in Scottsdale, what he will do for his employees and for his
Ariz. The same convention recognized the customers before going to work, he said.
Army and Air Force Exchange Service “My people have been working here for
as the Worldwide Operator of the Year. a while,” Kim said. “They are very proficient
Schoefield Barracks, Hawaii, Popeye’s were professionals. Most fast food restaurants
recognized as the Gold Plate recipients for have a high turn over of employees. Our
the International employees love
Market. These “This store is one of the working here. When
two franchises having opportunities
competed with best Popeye’s Chicken stores to go somewhere else,
758 international they decide to stay
restaurants for in the world,” here because they
Best International feel they are valued
Ken Limtiaco,
Restaurant. The here.”
AAFES Northern Region manager
C a s e y Po p e y e’s Being professionally
restaurant posted trained and having
sales of more than $1.5 million. lots of experience operating the franchise
“We won the Bronze Plate based on a makes the job special to the employees, Kim
Popeye’s assessment made for the last six continued.
months,” Kim said. “Our overall score was “The secret to making the best Popeye’s
98.6.” Fried Chicken is maintaining the original
Scoring involves all aspects of running recipe and producing the product to exact
a Popeye’s franchise restaurant, Kim standards,” Kim said. “Our employees have a
explained. lot of training and experience in preparing the
“This store is one of the best Popeye’s product and in serving customers.”
Chicken stores in the world,” said Ken Much of the success Kim has built
Limtiaco, AAFES northern region manager. over the past years can be attributed to his
“Scoring involves an operation assessment, extraordinary technique of team building,
community involvement, and team building Limtiaco explained.
among employees. All of this is considered “We have a mountain climbing team,” Kim Kim, Myong-Chol (center), manager of the USAG-Casey Popeye’s Chicken store, Paek, Son
in competition for the Gold Plate.” said. “We have a bicycle team and a marathon Hui (left) and Kim, Hyon-Ki (right) prepare their world award winning fried chicken for the cus-
Early in June and July, AAFES sends team as well. One of our managers entered the tomers of USAG-Casey after winning the Bronze Plate in world competition. The restaurant
Popeye’s headquarters their recommendation, Boston marathon. He finished in three hours competed with more than 700 stores around the world. View a high-resolution version of this
which includes recommendation from Lt. and 15 minutes and he is 56 years old.” photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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News & Notes

Victim Advocate Hot Line

USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is 011-
9187-2001. Take a stand against domestic
violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator US-
AG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more
information call 730-3494.

Daily Mass at USAG-RC

Join us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 a.m.
Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Chapel. For
more information call 732-6404.

Mitchell’s Club Thanksgiving Special

Mitchell’s Club will offer a Thanksgiving
Special whole roasted turkey (16-20lb) wh-
cih serves 8-12 with cranberry sauce, can-
died yams, country style dressing, giblet
gravy, dinner rolls, pumpkin pie and family
size glazed ham (3-5lb) to go for $79.95.
For more information call: 732-8189/8211.

American Indian/Alaskan
Native Heritage Month
The 2nd Infantry Division and USAG-Red
Cloud will present National American In- Soldiers, Civilians and Family members, 91 in all, leap forward into the event, running, walking and leading their Family members including pets
dian Heeritage Month Observince titled and pushing strollers during the Red Ribbon Week final 5k run/walk held on USAG-Casey Oct 25. The course of the run began at Carey Fitness
“Living in Many Worlds” Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Center and looped back from Camp Hovey Fitness Center. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Red Ribbon Week wraps up with 5k run

in the USAG-RC Theater. For more infor-
mation call: 730-4287.

BOSS Bargain Weekend

Better Opportunities for Single and Unac-
companied Soldiers will host their annual
BOSS Bargain Weekend to Mount Sorak
Nov. 8-10. For more information call: 725-
6070.
3rd Annual Black and White Ball
Camp Stanley Better Opportunities for
Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers will
host the 3rd Annual Black and White Ball
in USAG-Casey Warrior’s Club Nov. 8. For
more information call: 732-5293.
USAG-RC Gas Station Hours
USAG-RC gas station will be closed for
lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m. daily. For more
information call: 732-7167
USAG-Red Cloud and 2ID
Celebrate American Education Week
USAG-Red Cloud and 2ID will celebrate
American Education Week Nov. 16 through
22. This year’s theme is “Army Education:
Strong Soldiers, Families and Communi-
ties. For more information call: 732-7015.
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG–CASEY—Red Ribbon Week
came to a close Oct. 25 with a 5 kilometer
run/walk from the Carey Fitness Center
on USAG-Casey to the Camp Hovey
Fitness Center and back. The event drew
91 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members
to participate in the first ever such event
sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug
Control Office.
“The purpose of this run is to bring
awareness to substance abuse,” said Wayne
Johnson, ADCO director. “We also want
people to know there is a way to overcome
these challenges if we work together in the
community in support of the Army Family
Covenant.”
Many in the community came with
their children and their pets. Several
families with strollers came to walk the 5
kilometers with their children and other
family members.
“I came in at 45:50,” Johnson said. “I
could not beat the dog walkers to the finish
line; I almost came in dead last.”
“We gave 12 prizes today,” said Gloria
Prince, USAG-RC ASAP prevention
coordinator. “We gave 1, 2, 3, for Family,
men, women individuals, and units.
Families with strollers and dog walkers all
counted in the Family category. Our major
sponsor was Exchange Car Sales along with
the Credit Union and the United Services
Organization.”
“I came to the finish line in 30:15,” said
Cheri Okuda, USAG-RC ASAP prevention
program coordinator. “I ran the whole way
and beat the strollers and the dog walkers. I
went to the pool and swam a few laps and
came back.”
“This run was very invigorating because
the weather was cold,” said Ken Schlueter,
USAG-RC Army Career and Alumni
Program director. “Because we had to get
here an hour before the race to sign up, it
was very cold. We had to keep ourselves
warm by walking around and stomping the
ground to get ready for the race.”
The race started at 8 a.m. and began as
a group until the mid point when it began
to stretch out, Schlueter said.
“I was in the last part of the group
when we reached mid way,” Schlueter said.
“Before I reached the mid point, the leaders
stared to pass us by on their way to the
finish line. Once we made the turn around
at Camp Hovey, it became easier because
it is mostly down hill from there. I jogged
the rest of the way and finished in 38:18.
I just make it ahead of a Family pushing a
baby in a stroller.”

Spouses Orientation Program

The Spouses Orientation Program sched-
uled dates for November are Nov. 12 at
Children celebrate Halloween at Red Cloud PBC:
Red Cloud and Nov. 25 at Casey. For more
information call: 732-5883. Children trick-or-treat,
Deluxe Taxi Airport Service
A new taxi contract has began at USAG-
vie for best costume
Casey, Camp Stanley, Camp Hovey and
Red Cloud. Customers wishing transporta- USAG–RED CLOUD—Children com-
tion to the airport can call 1544-9080 and pete for best costume during USAG-Red
request a taxi be dispatched to their desired Cloud’s Pear Blossom Cottage Halloween
location. Customers can reserve taxis in
party Oct. 31, in support of the Army Family
advance for trips to the airport. The FTNH
cabs will be larger vehicles, mostly mini Covenant. “Every year we have a Hallow-
vans, allowing for ample luggage space. een party at the Red Cloud Pear Blossom
Passengers can expect to pay 4,500 won Cottage,” said Natalia Lyons, USAG-RC
for the first three kilometers and 1,220 won PBC manager. “We have special cakes
per kilometer thereafter plus road tolls. such as this pumpkin bread with apricot
Traffic conditions may increase the fare, filling, hot dogs and hambergers prepared
as 100 won is added for each 35 seconds for the children and the adults,” she said.
the taxi is stopped or traveling less than 15 “We usually have about 40 children for
kilometers per hour.
these events.” The children went trick or
Become an Inspector General treating at the Red Cloud library and Com-
The 8th Army Inspector General has imme- munity Activity Center before returing for
diate openings for officers and NCOs. For the special treats prepared by the PBC. —
more information call: 725-6739. U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
BOSS celebrates 19 years serving Soldiers
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG –R E D CLOUD—Soldiers
representing different units gathered in the
Community Activity Center on Red Cloud
Oct. 29 to celebrate the 19th year of Soldiers
coming together to provide opportunities in
support of the Army Family Covenant to
Soldiers on the Korea peninsula.
Celebrating the anniversary of Better
Opportunities for Unaccompanied and
Single Soldiers was not the only purpose
for their gathering, claimed Private 1st Class
Ana Salazar, Area I BOSS secretary.
“We are gathering here today to discuss
new ideas for new events to entertain
and inform our fellow Soldiers as well as
reflecting on the past 19 years of BOSS,”
Salazar said. “We are also discussing the
events going on at other installations and
whether or not we can incorporate new ideas
for our events.”
The celebration featured a cake-cutting
ceremony and free bowling at the Red Cloud
bowling center, added James Underwood,
USAG-RC Family Morale, Welfare, and
Recreation BOSS coordinator.
“We are having eight presentations
from experts in several fields,” Underwood
said. “We will hear from the Army and Air
Force Exchange Service; how to become a
registered volunteer; we will yogazise with
Crystal Hagen, manager of the Camp
Stanley CAC, Marketing the Dance Floor
theory with Sally Hall, USAG-Casey CAC
manager, a tours update with Nate Green,
Camp Hovey CAC manager; sports, fitness
and aquatics with Randy Behr, USAG-RC
sports director, and presentations from
BOSS representatives.”
8th Army holds Taekwondo Championship at Casey
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
U S AG – C A S EY — Wa r r i o r s f r o m
around the peninsula matched their skills at
taekwondo during the 8th Army Taekwondo
Championship held Nov. 1 in Hanson Field
House on USAG-Casey.
Nicholas Simpson defeated William
Kline for 1 in the Black Belt Heavyweight
class.
Alexander Rock defeated James Stout for
1 in the Blue Belt Lightweight class. Joseph
Colunga defeated Lensiano Augustine for
1 in the Blue Belt Middleweight class. Ali
Mohamud defeated Nicholas Harding in
the Blue Belt Heavy weight class.
Robert Leiman defeated Erik Burns for 1
in the Red Belt Middleweight class. Jermaine
Vanzie defeated James Mathis for 1 in the
Red Belt Light Heavyweight class. Marvin
Reed defeated David O’Mahony for 1 in the
Red Belt Heavyweight class. Izaias Santos
defeated Kenneth Rumev for 1 in the Red
Belt Supper Heavyweight class.
Kerry Mullins defeated Kwon Young Ho
for 1 in the Black Belt Flyweight class.
Lee, Young Hoon was awarded 1 in Blue
Belt Flyweight class. Jo, In Woo was awarded
1 in the Red Belt Lightweight class. Lee, Sang
Min awarded 1 in Black Belt Lightweight
class. Justin Starck was awarded 1 in Black
Belt Middleweight class. Jolesia Likely was
AREA I
BOSS delegates end their day with free bowling at the USAG-Red Cloud Bowling Center Oct.
29. Delegates from throughout Area I convened in the USAG-Red Cloud Community Activity
Center to discuss coming BOSS events and to celebrate 19 years of serving Soldiers on the
Korean peninsula. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Although Soldiers in Area I have much
to do in their everyday jobs, they are in need
of recreational activities and opportunities,
said Salazar.
“BOSS exists to support the overall
quality of life for single and unaccompanied
Soldiers,” Salazar said. “Any Soldier,
accompanied or unaccompanied can
take advantage of BOSS activities. Our
representatives come together to identify
Soldier well being issues and concerns and
then recommend improvements through the
chain of command. We encourage and assist
single Soldiers in identifying, planning for
recreational, and leisure activities. We give
all Soldiers an opportunity to contribute to
awarded 1 in Women’s Blue Belt Lightweight
class.
“The 8th Army Taekwondo Championship
began in the mid 1980s,” said Tom Higgins,
8th Army sports director. “It is a great sport.
We have U.S. and Korean Augmentation to
the United States Army Soldiers out here.
The world Taekwondo Federation is in
Seoul Korea.”
More than 24 Soldiers from around
the peninsula entered the Championship,
Higgins continued.
“The skills Soldiers learn in taekwondo are
right in line with the combatives they learn,”
said Maj. Darryl Sullivan, 2nd Infantry
Division Fires Battalion 1-38. “They actually
use their hands as well as their feet.”
“We had Soldiers from as far away as
USAG-Humphreys and K-16 come all they
way here for this competition,” Sullivan
said.
The 8th Army Taekwondo Championship
will lead to further opportunities for winners
of the event, Higgins continued.
“The Army has an All-Army Taekwondo
Team but it is all by application,” Higgins
said. “Some of the Black Belts winning today
have a good chance of making the trials for
the All Army Team.”
“There are currently six Soldiers in a
world class athlete program,” Higgins said.
“Many of them are also nationally ranked.”
their communities.”
Specialists working within USAG-RC
FMWR provides many opportunities for
Soldiers to find recreation on post, but
when working with BOSS, those experts are
informed of the events Soldiers most want
to see and attend, explained Salazar.
“We vote on what Soldiers want to do,”
Salazar said. “If Soldiers vote to have a
Halloween party, we will make it happen.
We also vote on what events will happen
during these parties and details such as what
prizes will be offered.”
Much of the activities BOSS sponsors
will be produced in conjunction with
FMWR and go hand in hand with the
Nicholas Simpson (right) delivers the blows to gain the points in defeating William Kline (left) for
1 in the Black Belt Semi-Heavyweight class during the 8th Army Taekwondo Championship held
in Hanson Field House on USAG-Casey Nov. 1. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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production experts, Salazar continued.
“Much of our success is gauged by signup
rosters and head counts,” Salazar said. “We
know how successful an event has been by
counting not only the number of Soldiers,
Civilians and Family members attending,
but also how many volunteered to help do
the work for those events.”
“We are the only BOSS chapter on
the peninsula doing our own quarterly
meetings,” Underwood said. “All other
BOSS chapters only hold regular meetings.
Every quarter we bring all representatives
together to discuss what activities are
planned for the future. Sometimes the
representatives decide to do events together.
This way, everyone stays informed.”
Volunteering for BOSS gives Soldiers
promotion points as well as the satisfaction
of serving other Soldiers, Salazar pointed
out.
“When a Soldier goes to a BOSS meeting
or a BOSS event, he can log on to My
Army Life 2.com and become a volunteer
or representative,” Salazar said. “Once the
Soldier serves as either one, he can put in
his collective hours, which will be tallied up
for promotion points.”
BOSS raises their own funding by
holding fundraising events, from simple
hotdog sales to gathering donations from
activities, Salazar said.
“We have raised almost $5,000 from
locally generated income events,” Salazar
said. “We raise money through different
events such as the BOSS Golf Scrambles. In
November we will hold a traditional cultural
friendship Thanksgiving dinner where one
can invite a Korean soldier and their family
to a traditional American Thanksgiving
dinner,” she said.
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New Yongsan
taxi service
By Master Sgt. Donovan Potter
AAFES Pacific Region Communications

YONGSAN GARRISON —
Yongsan residents can again call for
an Army and Air Force Exchange
Service taxi. A new contractor started
the service Nov 1.
AAFES also introduced a a deluxe
taxi airport service to Incheon
International Airport. Customers
traveling to the airport will benefit in
two ways by using the service. They
can reserve a taxi well in advance of
a trip and the deluxe airport cabs
are larger vehicles, mostly mini vans,
which allow ample luggage space.
Passengers can expect to pay
approximately 80,000 Korean
Won to travel from here to Inchon
International Airport; a 60-kilometer
trip. This includes the road toll.
The standard fare is 4,500 Korean
Won for the first 3 kilometers. Crew Chief Yi Ki-hak (left) and K-16 Chief Yi Chae-yong respond to a call of a duplex fire in the U.S. Embassy Housing Area on Yongsan Garrison South Post
When traveling long distance, Oct. 26. There were no injuries, but the home was destroyed, according to fire officials. — U.S. Army photo by Jason C. Adolphson

Firefighters battle duplex fire

to places such as the airport, traffic
conditions may increase the fare
because 100 Won is added every 35
seconds the taxi is stopped or traveling
less than 15 kph.
The industr y standard fee,
approved by the Korean Ministry
of Transportation, is 1,000 Korean
Won and will be added to dispatch
services.
Call 1544-9080 for dispatch
services and inquiries.
“AAFES is excited to offer this
additional service to our customers
as another option in fulfilling their
transportation needs,” said Shawn
Dorcy, AAFES-Yongsan general
manager.
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON
— Korean and American
Firefighters responded to a
call of a duplex fire in the U.S.
Embassy Housing Area on
Yongsan Garrison South Post
Oct. 26. There were no injuries,
but the home was destroyed
according to fire officials.
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Fire Chief Alex Temporado
said when they arrived, they
observed high flames from the
roof of Quarters 4954.
“We immediately checked
to see if the quarters were
occupied. They were not,”
Temporado said. “We called
for mutual aid assistance from
Seoul and brought in additional
firefighters from K-16 Air
Base.”
Yongsan firefighters triple
checked to make sure there
were no occupants present.
At least 50 firefighters in
seven emergency vehicles
from the Yongsan District Fire
Department, K-16 Air Base and
Yongsan Garrison battled the
fire for 15-20 minutes.
“Because of the intensity, I
didn’t know whether we would
be able to save the other side
of the duplex, but we did,”
Temporado said.
The U.S. Embassy maintains
its own housing compound
near the Yongsan Commissary.
Embassy officials said they were
thankful for the firefighting
efforts.
“I went to the scene after
the fire,” said U.S. Embassy
Acting Public Affairs Counselor
Robert Ogburn. “It was a well
organized and prompt response.
We are deeply appreciative for
the efforts of U.S. Forces Korea
and local Korean firefighters.”
Te m p o r a d o s a i d t h e
cause of the fire is still under
investigation.

Community set for Army wishes BOSS ‘Happy Birthday’

sharing season
Commentary by Katy Hussey-Sloniker
USAG-Yongsan Army Community Service
YONGSAN GARRISON —The other
day in church, my son sat still with his
little six-year-old fingers interlaced and eyes
closed while he was mumbling. I knew he
wasn’t asleep, so I quietly leaned over and
asked him, "What are you praying for?"
Deep in thought with his eyes closed he
responded, "Lunch."
As only a mother would do, I bumped
him so he would open his eyes and gave
him "the look." He then said very sincerely,
"Do we get to buy gifts for the Angel Trees
this year?" He began verbally listing toys we
could get for the Angels – “Transformer toys
and Clone Wars accessories, Pokeman Cards,
a Batman outfit, a new soccer ball, some DS
Lite games” and so on. The excitement of
the upcoming season had taken hold. I
realized then he was really working out his
own personal wish list.
–See SHARING, Page 12–
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Soldiers
recently celebrated the 19th anniversary
of an Army program designed to make
life better for single and unaccompanied
troops.
The Better Opportunities for Single
and Unaccompanied Soldiers program is
officially 19-years-old. Nearly 150 Yongsan
Soldiers gathered for a BOSS birthday
celebration Oct. 29 at Moyer Community
Activity Center and later, Yongsan Lanes.
“This is a great way to celebrate and give
something back to the Soldiers,” said Staff
Sgt. Machell White-Broderick, USAG-
Yongsan BOSS coordinator.
Between USAG-Yongsan and K-16
Air Base there are about 7,000 single and
unaccompanied Soldiers. Many Soldiers
in attendance said they find BOSS to be
“invaluable and are fortunate to see the
program continue forward another year.”
“It must have been a lonesome experience
for Soldiers before the BOSS program
was created,” said Pvt. Robert Forrest, a
14th Military Police Detachment BOSS
representative.
Forrest said when he arrived in Korea, he
didn’t know anybody.
“It wasn’t until someone introduced
me to me to BOSS that I started meeting
people,” he said. “It’s a fantastic program.”
“I’ve never had so much fun on a work
day before,” said Pfc. Giovanna Fernandez,
501st Military Intelligence Brigade BOSS
representative.
White-Broderick pointed out the
meaning of the birthday celebration.
“Boss sponsors so many programs every
year,” she said. “BOSS does everything from
hosting recreational activities to providing
backpacks for Soldiers.”
White-Broderick said the BOSS birthday
was significant. Pfc. Giovanna Fernandez jumps for joy after
winning a game of bowling during the Oct. 29
“It’s that one day a year that helps us to
BOSS birthday celebration at Yongsan Lanes. —
recognize all of the good things that come
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
in-between,” she said.
BOSS Soldiers spent about three hours program online, visit http://www.armymwr.
bowling after eating cake and food. com/portal/recreation/single/.
For information on the Army BOSS More online at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
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News & Notes

Ration Control Office Move
The Ration Control Office in Bldg. 4305
moved to the Yongsan Readiness Center
adjacent to the Dragon Hill Lodge. For in-
formation, call 738-4612.

Education Week 5K Fun Run

Support Education week by running in the
5K Fun Run 9:30 a.m. Nov. 15 at Collier
Field House. For information, call 736-
4588.

9-8 pin No-tap Marathon Bowling

Yongsan Lanes offers a 9-8 pin no-tap mar-
athon bowling tournament 12 p.m. Sunday.
The is a $40 entry fee. For information, call
723-7830.

Korean Folk Village Tour

There will be a Korean Folk Village tour 9
a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday. in Gyeonggi Province.
The transportation fee is $10 plus an
entrance fee 9,000 Korean Won. The trip is
sponsored by the K-16 Air Base Community Above: Korean 1st-grader
Activity Center. For information, call Yeo Ah-won experiences an
741-6473. American Halloween.
Left: Jeff Klose gets his
Veteran’s Day Quiz skeleton face painting by
Participate in a Veteran’s Day Quiz through Michelle Bremer.
Monday at the Yongsan Library and K-16 Bottom: Korean elementary
Air Base Libraries. There will be a drawing school students visit the
12 p.m. Wednesday. For information, Garrison for trick-or-treating
call 723-7380. as part of the Good Neighbor
Program. — U.S. Army
Korean-American Friendship Concert photos by Sgt. Im Jin-min
Enjoy a Gangnam Symphony Orches-
tra concert 7 p.m. Thursday at the Seoul
American High School Auditorium. This is
a free Good Neighbor Program event. For
information, call 723-4685.

Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting

There will be a School Age Services Par-
ents’ Advisory Council meeting 5:15-6 p.m. Leslie Ayson and her children, Lorianna and
Thursday at Child and Youth Services. For Layla, hand out Halloween candy Nov. 1.
information, call 738-3051.

Thanksgiving Story Hour

Join fellow community members for
Thanksgiving Story Hour 11:30 a.m. Nov.
15 at the Yongsan Library. There will be a
turkey with trimmings and refreshments.
For information, call 723-7380.

Frozen Turkey Shoot Out!

Roll a Strike with a frozen turkey and win
a free turkey dinner-to-go from Main Post
Club 12-3 p.m. Nov. 15. The entry fee is
$5 at the Yongsan Lanes. For information,
call 723-7830.
Customer Service Assessment
Take the the Installation Management
Command customer service assessment
at http://www.myarmyvoice.org/commu-
nity2008 before close of business today!
Basketball League
It’s the Post Level Men’s and Women’s
Basketball League Nov. 15 at various loca-
tions. For information, call 736-4588.
Thanksgiving Performance
The Korean-American Friendship Associa-
tion and Korean Culture and Information
Service will present a free Thanksgiving
performance of traditional Korean music
and dances 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Seoul
American High School Auditorium. For in-
formation, call 723-7669.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
By Pvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Halloween at Yongsan Garrison gave
families a night dedicated to trick-or-
treaters prowling the streets for candy.
Ghosts, goblins and fairies ran door-
to-door to receive chocolate and sweets
from generous souls.
Craig Nieman, a Yongsan resident
who welcomed trick-or-treaters with his
son Isaac, said the evening was “very,
very active.”
“There are more kids than ever,”
Nieman said. “It’s refreshing to see
everyone so excited about Halloween.”
Many residents decked out their
homes for the Halloween holiday with
scarecrows and cobwebs.
“This Halloween is a treat for the
children and for us parents as well,” said
Leslie Ayson, whose door never seemed
to run out of sweets.
Some parents even joined in the fun
with enthusiasm, boasting costumes of
their own.
Yongsan community also invited
55 Korean elementary school students
from nearby Haengdang School to
celebrate America’s spookiest holiday
together.
Led by volunteers from Seoul
American Middle School and High
School, goblins and fairies dispersed in
groups to cover as many neighborhoods
as possible. Official trick-or-treating
hours were 6-8:30 p.m.
“ T h i s i s s o m u c h f u n ,” s a i d
Korean 6th grader Kim Se-hoon as
he approached a door in a witch
costume complete with a purple wig
and makeup. “This is the first time
I’m trick-or-treating in an American
neighborhood and I got so many
candies.”
Whether it was about Halloween or about
the candy, everyone was certainly excited.
“Meeting American friends and getting
the candies was my favorite part,” said
Korean 4th-grader Jung Sang-woo with his
bag bursting with candy.
“We wanted to give our students a chance
to experience a foreign culture, and become
familiar with Halloween traditions,” said
Park Mee-ryung, the Haeng-dang teacher
who helped organized the visit. “Our
students had a far better time than they
expected. Hopefully we can come back
next year.”
Yongsan Military Police helped to make
the Halloween celebration a safe event.
“Lots of kids are out tonight on the
roads,” said Staff Sgt. Samuel Betancourt,
one of many MPs who controlled traffic and
made sure that drivers respected crosswalks.
“We’re out here to make sure they stay
safe.”
More online at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
COMMUNITY PROFILE l Sgt. 1st Class Agustin Mendez
Yongsan Soldier is Army Coach of the Year
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — For Sgt. 1st
Class Agustin Mendez, commitment to his
Family and the Army continues to bring him
opportunities to touch the lives of others.
In January 2008, Army officials selected
Mendez as the 2007 Army Coach of the
Year. Although Mendez is the All Army
soccer coach, the Coach of the Year honor
goes to the best coach of any Army sporting
program. A panel of judges considers athletic
endeavors, military accomplishments and
community service.
Mendez is a chaplain’s assistant at the
Yongsan Religious Retreat Center, where he
also serves as the NCOIC.
His path to the United States Army was
unlikely. Born and raised in Mexico City,
Mexico, he became a professional soccer
player at the age of 15.
For 15 years, he played at the top of his
game. In 1989, he traveled to the U.S. to
play semi-pro soccer; however, a funny thing
happened on the way to practice.
“I met an Army recruiter in Los Angeles,”
Mendez said. “I ended up calling my
coach and telling him I had enlisted in the
Army.”
Mendez became an infantryman. He
soon was assigned to the 7th Infantry
Division at Fort Ord, Ca.
“When I got to my first duty station, my
first commander was a soccer fanatic; he was
the one who actually got me involved in the
All Army program,” Mendez said.
His Army career has brought him
all over the world. Fifteen years ago,
he changed his Army job to chaplain’s
assistant. He’s also been stationed at
Camp Red Cloud, Republic of Korea; Fort
Bragg, N.C.; Fort Bliss, Texas; Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii; Fort Drum, N.Y.; Fort
Commentary: Mount Seorak tour is a must
Commentary by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
If it is your first autumn in Korea,
you should not miss a chance for the
most beautiful sightseeing in Korean
mountains. Korean autumn is a season
when mountains brag the most colorful
tints, transforming themselves into
scarlet and yellow clothing.
The USAG-Yongsan Family and
Mo r a l e , We l f a r e , a n d R e c r e a t i o n
directorate is planning a Mt. Seorak
National Park tour Saturday, Nov. 22.
Anyone who wants to come out and enjoy
this beautiful weather can sign up at the
Moyer Community Activity Center by
Nov. 20.
Mount Seorak is the highest mountain
in the Daebaek mountain range, which
is in the Gangwon province on Korea’s
east coast. Autumn colors in the area
are known as one of the most beautiful
in Korea.
“We wanted to let our Servicemembers
and their families know that this autumn
is one of the perfect chances to go out and
have fun,” said Lee Kye-chon, DFMWR
recreation specialist. “There are many
AREA II
Sgt. 1st Class Agustin Mendez makes a difference
in his community — Courtesy photo
Meyer, Va.; and now Yongsan.
Throughout his career, he’s been an Army
athlete and coach. He never missed a field
problem or deployment. “I’m a Soldier first,”
he proudly says.
“In 1995, the Director of Army Sports
asked me to build a soccer program for the
Army,” Mendez said. “The Air Force used
to dominate the sport.”
Mendez worked as an assistant All Army
coach for three years before becoming “the
coach.” Since then, the Army has been the
dominating force in military soccer. “The
All Army team has won silver or gold since
2000,” he said.
But, Mendez is quick to point out the
honor of being Army Coach of the Year is
not about him. “It’s not only me, it’s a team
effort,” he said. “People work together. I look
at all the applications from potential Army
athletes and I call and talk with previous
A huge Buddha statue watches over Seorak National Park on Korea’s scenic east coast. — Courtesy
photo by William Weisner
famous places to visit, but what our tour
programs offer will help ease the pain of
choosing a right place to make a trip.”
The tour includes visiting Sinhung
temple and Bisundae, a scenic cliff
known in Korean fables as the place
where Sunnyeo came down and rested.
Geumgang cave is where Korean monks
excavated a cliff and placed Buddha
statue. The location attracts many
visitors.
coaches. The first three years, it was kind of
hard. But right now, I have a pool of about
200 soldiers all over the world.”
In January, Mendez will go to Fort Eustis,
Va. to coach 30 top Army players. “We have
to cut that number down to 18 in a week in
a half, and then we’ll go to the Armed Forces
Soccer Tournament.”
The Armed Forces Soccer Tournament
will give the All Army team a chance to play
six games in eight days against the other
services. Mendez says he is looking forward
to the challenge.
“I’ve been involved in the program for 20
years,” he said. “In fact, I’m the first Armed
Forces player/coach to be involved in the
program for 20 years.”
Mendez also coaches youth football,
basketball, baseball and soccer wherever he
is stationed.
“When I take on something, I commit,”
he said. “With the All Army Soccer Team,
even though we only get together one month
in January, I follow it all year long.”
Mendez says soccer is more than just a
game. “It teaches kids about life,” he said.
“When I’m coaching kids, I have them
there for two hours, so I talk to them about
not doing drugs, or not smoking. I throw
that stuff at them because I have kids of
my own.”
Mendez says his family is his inspiration.
Two and a half years ago, his 13-year-old son
passed away. “He loved sports, his memory
keeps me going,” he said. “Not only in
sports, but in everything I do. I have three
other kids and I just want to make sure they
never forget they had a brother.”
Mendez also praises his wife. “If it wasn’t
for my wife, I wouldn’t be able to do what
I do,” he said. “All my success is because
of her, not only coaching, but being in the
Army.”
–See PROFILE, Page 12–
“This tour will help the participants
see traditional Korean culture and enjoy
some of traditional and healthy foods
made of wild herbs,” Lee said.
The bus will depart at the Moyer Bus
Terminal at 7 a.m. and return at 8 p.m.
There is a $15 transportation fee.
DFMWR also has a tour plan to the
Changdeok Palace in Seoul on Saturday,
Nov. 29.
For information, call 723-3291.
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October forum
updates residents
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – About 80
Yongsan residents attended the monthly
Community Information Forum at the
Community Services Building Oct. 28.
Fire Chief Alex Temporado told the group
about a recent increase in cooking fires.
“Unattended cooking fires put people at risk
of injury, they damage our facilities and cost
the Garrison money,” he said.
Temporado said with Thanksgiving
coming up people need to pay close attention
to fire prevention. He estimated unattended
cooking fires cost the Garrison about $75,000
a year. Some of the reasons for unattended
cooking fires include leaving home, working
in other rooms in the house, and taking a
shower.
“We really need to keep an eye on what
you’re doing,” he said. “Help spread the word
and help prevent tragedy.”
Officials announced the beginning of
heating season. “We’re in the process of
getting heating system ready for winter
operations,” said Chuck Markham, Public
Works director.
Markham also stressed the importance of
energy conservation.
Housing Manager Carol Jones updated
the community on the Hannam Village
Community Center project. The former food
court area is getting a facelift so the room can
be used for holiday or birthday parties. “The
room should be ready by early December,”
she said.
Jones also announced a keyless digital lock
system that is going to be installed soon at
Burke Towers. “We may look at expanding
this system to other housing areas,” she
said.
Playground renovations are underway
for many Yongsan leased housing areas. The
sand is being replaced with rubber tiles. The
project should be completed by the end of
next month.
USAG-Yongsan holds Community
Information Forums 9-11 a.m. the last
Tuesday of every month at the Community
Services Building in Room 118.
Garrison leader talks
substance abuse
By Pvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Hundreds
of Seoul American High School students
gathered at the school auditorium Oct. 29.
USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave
Hall spoke to them about substance abuse
awareness in spirit of National Red Ribbon
Week.
“If you go down the path of drugs,” he
said, “there is no future.”
Hall stressed that underage students
are not allowed to smoke on the Garrison,
even if their parents allow it. “We have a no
smoking policy,” he said.
Hall spoke to the students because “first
and foremost, we want our youth population
to know that we care.”
Hall said he is committed to providing
Families “a strong, supportive environment
where they can thrive,” one of the primary
tenents of the Army Family Covenant.
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Community of Sharing!
The holiday season is rapidly approaching.
This is the time when we can show our
community spirit and help out Yongsan
Families in need. The Community of
Sharing Program is all about helping and
sharing with others.
Our chapels have been extremely
generous in supporting this program through
designated offerings. Army Community
Service uses this financial support to manage
holiday food assistance and a coordinated
toy drive called Angel Tree. The program
brings joy and goodwill to Families.
Applications are available at the Yongsan
ACS (Building S-4106, Room 115),
Hannam Village and K-16 Air Base ACS
offices, Yongsan Commissary, November
Community Connection magazine, online
at the Garrison web site (http://yongsan.
korea.army.mil) and at our chapels.
The application deadline is Nov. 14 for
Thanksgiving and Dec. 12 for the Winter
Holidays. Only one application is necessary
per E-5 family and below and Department
of Defense equivalents (GS-07 or below).
I encourage leaders to take an active role in
SHARING
Yet my son had it right, the season of
giving is upon us. There are many in our
community who are new and who do not
know how our "small town" supports and
cares for each other. The Community of
Sharing Program is one of many ways we
take care of our community Family.
Community of Sharing 2008 is a holiday
meal and toy program for military and
civilians in the grades of E-5 and GS-7 and
below living in the U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan communities. The program is
funded by your contributions to the Chapel’s
designated offerings for food assistance
called Helping Hands.
To qualify, an application must be
submitted to Army Community Service by
the deadline of Nov. 14 for Thanksgiving
and Dec. 12 for the Winter Holidays. Only
one application per Family is needed to
apply for both holidays.
To be accepted, each Family member
must reside at USAG-Yongsan; dual
PROFILE from Page 11
Finally, Mendez said his support from the
chain of command is unparalleled. “I’m about
to retire next year,” he said. “I want to stay Army.
I love the Army.”
Mendez is also the soccer coach for the
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
USAG-Yongsan team. “We won the post
AREA II THE MORNING CALM
PAID ADVERTISING
this year’s Community of Sharing Program.
Leaders may nominate an applicant with
the applicant’s knowledge and approval.
The signature of the military or civilian
supervisor verifies the applicant is in need
of support and has met with the guidelines
presented in the application.
After processing and acceptance of
the application, the applicant will receive
notification directly and be presented
with a variety of choices to meet his or
her Family’s holiday meal assistance needs.
The applicants will also receive assistance
with toys for their children through the
Community Angel Tree Program during the
Christmas Season.
Community organizations wishing to
assist ACS by sponsoring an Angel on the
Community Angel Tree or in any other
capacity should contact ACS at 738-7505.
For more information, call Allison Blake
at 738-4655 or Katy Hussey-Sloniker at
738-7186. Please tell your coworkers and
neighbors about this important program.
We sincerely thank you for your support
during the holiday season.
from Page 9
employed Families do not qualify; and the
military/civilian supervisor must sign the
application.
Participating Families will be notified
and given three options for meals. A Family
can choose to go shopping at the Yongsan
Commissary, receive a pre-cooked meal
of either Ham or Turkey from the Main
Post Club, or enjoy a holiday dinner at
Commiskey’s Restaurant. Additionally,
each child will have their own Angel on the
USAG-Yongsan ACS Angel Tree that can be
adopted and cared for.
If your excitement for the season grabs
you and you would like to adopt a USAG-
Yongsan Community Angel, angels will be
ready for adoption Nov. 17.
So you see, the Community of Sharing
Program embodies everything my son was
thinking about – giving and receiving,
sharing and caring, thanks, and yes – food.
For information, contact Army
Community Service at 738-7505.
championship three weeks ago, beating
MEDDAC in the final,“ he said. “We didn’t
take 8th Army, but we gave it a good shot.”
Mendez says his goal is to be a positive
influence on others. “Just like I am committed
to being a Soldier, I put everything into it,” he
said.
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IMCOM-Korea Equal Employment Opportunity to Holiday Mailing Guidelines

hold Prevention of Sexual Harassment training

As the holidays approach and military
families start thinking about what they’re
going to send loved ones serving overseas,
there are a few dates to keep in mind.
USAG-Red Cloud USAG-Yongsan* “The earliest deadline is for troops that are
serving in the Iraq [and] Afghanistan area,” said
Supervisory Non-Supervisory Supervisory Non-Supervisory Al DeSarro, spokesman for the western region
of the U.S. Postal Service. “You want to send all
Oct. 27, 2008 9 a.m.-noon (I) 1:30-4;30 p.m. (I) Dec. 9, 2009 1-4:30 p.m. (I) 8:30-11:30 a.m. (I) your holiday mail and packages [to those areas]
Nov. 5, 2008 9-11 a.m. (R) 1-3 p.m. (R) Mar. 10, 2009 1-4:30 p.m. (I) 8:30-11:30 a.m. (I) by Dec. 4.”
Jan. 16, 2009 9 a.m.-noon (I) 1:30-4:30 p.m. (I) June 9, 2009 1-4:30 p.m. (I) 8:30-11:30 a.m. (I) Holiday mail, including packages and cards,
Mar. 3, 2009 9-11 a.m. (R) 1-3 p.m. (R) Sept. 8, 2009 1-4:30 p.m. (I) 8:30-11:30 a.m. (I) going to military bases in other parts of the
Apr. 8, 2009 9 a.m.-noon (I) 1:30 -4:30 p.m. (I) world should be shipped by Dec. 11, he said.
May 5,2009 9-11 a.m. (R) 1-3 p.m. (R) “We do encourage people to closely follow
July 1, 2009 9 a.m.-noon (I) 1:30-4:30 p.m. (I) these deadlines,” DeSarro said. “Of course,
USAG-Humphreys
Aug. 4,2009 9-11 a.m. (R) 1-3 p.m. (R) we make every attempt, even if you miss the

deadline, to deliver the mail to our troops.”
Supervisory Non-Supervisory
Pseudo-Santas who can’t beat those dates
have another option to get holiday goodies to
USAG-Casey Feb. 11, 2009 1:30-3:30 p.m. (R) 9-11 a.m. (R)
their destinations in time: Express Mail. But
May 6, 2009 1:30-3:30 p.m. (R) 9-11 a.m. (R)
it will cost a bit more and it’s not available
Supervisory Non-Supervisory June 23, 2009 1-5 p.m. (I) 8-11 a.m. (I)
for Servicemembers serving in Iraq and
July 15, 2009 1:30-3:30 p.m. (R) 9-11 a.m. (R)
Afghanistan.
Oct. 28, 2008 9 a.m.-noon (I) 1:30-4:30 p.m. (I) July 29, 2009 1:30-3:30 p.m. (R) 9-11 a.m. (R)
Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes are the best
Nov. 21, 2008 9:30-11:30 a.m. (R) 1-3 p.m. (R) Aug. 19, 2009 1:30-3:30 p.m. (R) 9-11 a.m. (R)
value when shipping to military members
Feb. 29, 2009 9 a.m.-noon (I) 1:30-4:30 p.m. (I) Sept. 9, 2009 1:30-3:30 p.m. (R) 9-11 a.m. (R)
serving at home or anywhere overseas, DeSarro
Mar. 25, 2009 9:30-11:30 a.m. (R) 1-3 p.m. (R) said. The largest flat-rate box costs $10.95 to
Apr. 15, 2009 9 a.m.-noon (I) 1:30-4:30 p.m. (I)
USAG-Daegu*** (Area IV**) ship to an APO or FPO address. That’s a $2
May 20, 2009 9:30-11:30 a.m. (R) 1-3 p.m. (R) discount, and the boxes are free.

July 27, 2009 9 a.m.-noon (I) 1:30-4:30 p.m. (I) “We also offer a special military package kit,
Supervisory Non-Supervisory
Aug. 12, 2009 9:30-11:30 a.m. (R) 1-3 p.m.(R) … and this applies even if you want to send
Feb. 11, 2009 8 a.m.-noon (I) to our troops here in the U.S.,” DeSarro said.
Feb. 12, 2009 8 a.m. -noon (I) “If you call … 1-800-610-8734, they’ll send

July 15, 2009
* Refresher POSH training available online at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil/eeo.asp 8 a.m.-noon (I) you a free kit of packaging materials.” For more

July 16, 2009 8 a.m.-noon (I) information, visit www.usps.gov.
** Refresher POSH training will be distributed electronically

***As of 3 November 2008, projected dates are tentative Excepted from an article by Samantha L. Quigley,
American Forces Press Service

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Drumbeats call audience to

Thanksgiving performance

Korean-American Friendship Association announces special Thanksgiving performance in

Yongsan at Seoul American High School, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. The performance will feature traditional
dance and musical performances including fan dance and percussion demonstrations. View or
download this photo online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army courtesy photo

Nov. 7-13

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Pride and Glory Pride and Glory Star Wars: Clone Wars
CASEY (R) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 (G) 6:30 p.m. Pride and Glory House Bunny
No Show
No Show (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
Bangkok Dangerous Disaster Movie Babylon A.D. (R) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Wall-E Veggie Tales Movie

HENRY Babylon A.D.
Quarantine (PG) 1 p.m. (G) 3 p.m.
(PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
(R) 7 p.m. Quarantine House Bunny
768-7724 (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Star Wars: Clone Wars Star Wars: Clone Wars Babylon A.D. College
Babylon A.D. College
HUMPHREYS Pride and Glory (G) 3:30 p.m. (G) 3:30 p.m.
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
(R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. Pride and Glory Pride and Glory (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
753-7716 (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY Traitor Bangkok Dangerous Pride and Glory No Show Star Wars: Clone Wars No Show
High School Musical 3
(R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (G) 7 p.m. (G) 7 p.m.
730-5412
Traitor
Babylon A.D.
(PG13) 6 p.m. Righteous Kills
KUNSAN Babylon A.D.
(R) 6 p.m. Disaster Movie
No Show No Show No Show
Traitor (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
782-4987 (PG13) 8:30 p.m.
(R) 8:30 p.m.
Eagle Eye (PG13) Midnight

High School Musical 3 High School Musical 3 High School Musical 3 High School Musical 3
OSAN (G) 1 / 3:30 / 7:30 p.m. (G) 1 / 3:30 / 6 p.m. Pineapple Express Bangkok Dangerous Bangkok Dangerous
(G) 7 p.m. (G) 4 p.m.
Traitor Traitor (R) 4 / 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
784-4930 Traitor Pineapple Express
(R) 9:30 p.m. (R) 9:30 p.m. (R) 3:30 / 6 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.

RED CLOUD Body of Lies Bangkok Dangerous Traitor Disaster Movie Bangkok Dangerous No Show Body of Lies
(R) 7 / 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
732-6620

Bangkok Dangerous Quarantine Quarantine

STANLEY Step Brothers High School Musical 3 Mirrors
(R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. No Show
(R) 7 p.m. (G) 7 / 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
732-5565 Tropic Thunder Babylon A.D.
(R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.

College Babylon A.D. House Bunny House Bunny

High School Musical 3 High School Musical 3 College
(R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 4 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (G) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (G) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (R) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m.
Space Chimps Space Chimps Mirrors Mirrors
Dark Knight Dark Knight Longshots
(G) 3 / 5:30 p.m. (G) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.
Mama Mia! Mama Mia! Tropic Thunder Tropic Thunder
(PG13) 3 / 5:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Collective Protestant
Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel (Liturgical) Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Protestant Sunday 0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean) 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
School-Coffee House 1000 South Post Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel 1030 K-16 Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
1100 Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Wednesday 1130 Bible Study-Coffee House Contemporary KATUSA Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Gospel Sunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Korean
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Korean
Wednesday 1800 Gospel Bible Study
Stanley Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Thurday 1900 Gospel Practice Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Stanley Chapel (Bible Study) Mass
COGIC United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Catholic Services 1130 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel Mass Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium KATUSA Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel Jewish
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Episcopal
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel 1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel army.mil, 723-6707
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel Jewish
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Catholic Services army.mil, 723-6707
Catholic Mass Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel 1130 Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel total religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea
Orthodox Service Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
1st and 2nd Sundays 1000 Old Hovey Chapel Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians
Later Day Saints 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel

Jewish Services Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Jewish Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
for helpful links and information

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose: Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Friday night, fright night!

Return to Spooky Hallow at USAG-Humphreys
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG-HUMPHREYS — One of the largest-ever Halloween events at U.S. Army

Garrison Humphreys drew enthusiastic Korean and American crowds to the Independence
Park area Oct. 31.
Kicking-off the 2008 Return to Spooky Hallow was a Halloween-themed, paper mache
craft making event for Korean and American children.
The Gyeonggi Province and Korean-American Good Neighbor Society joined with
USAG-Humphreys to bring together Korean and American children and their families in
a cultural exchange during this traditional American holiday.
After Korean and American children made paper mache Halloween pumpkins, and
Korean paper mache ancient warrior masks, the Return to Spooky Hallow event moved
into full-swing in the USAG-Humphreys Strike Zone parking lot with T-shirt and small
gift giveaways, and various forms of Halloween-themed live entertainment, displays, and
haunted houses.

Spooky Hallow goers appeared in many different types of costumes, ranging from traditional
movie monsters to original face paint artwork. To download high-resolution versions of these
photos, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Peter Yu

Korean Halloween-goers stop to size up an American Soldier’s elaborate skull costume. — U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Hyung Joon

Hundreds of Koreans toured the many displays created by USAG-Humphreys area units. —
U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall

Koreans and Americans celebrate Halloween together, a traditional American holiday. — U.S.
Army photo by Peter Yu

A Korean child reaches out in curiosity to greet an American Soldier in costume. More than 1,500
Koreans and Americans trick-or-treated at more than a dozen haunted house and traditional
Korean and American children craft papier mache pumpkins during Return to Spooky Hallow. Halloween displays. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Hyung Joon
— U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
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FOCUS
FOCUS ONON FITNESS
FITNESS
With Randy Behr
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How to do a proper push-up
Plan to improve your push-up performance and ace the push–up
portion of the physical training test.
First, I want to explain how to accomplish a correct push–up
for safety purposes and for maximum effort.
Before, we start a push-up, it is wise to find a level surface to
execute a push-up, because an uneven surface will create undue
stress on one side of the body and ultimately lead to injury.
First, lay on the ground stomach down, hands at nipple level
approximately shoulder width apart with your fingers spread
wide. Avoid a spreading your hands too far apart, because
this puts more pressure on the rotator cuff. If the push-up is
performed correctly (with the ‘down’ position almost on the
ground) the wide grip makes it more difficult. By staying fairly
narrow, or at least shoulder-width, it puts the pressure on the
chest and back, two major muscles which allow for greater force.
Greater force equals greater repetitions.
Now, extend your arms so your entire body is off the ground
and your toes are firmly planted on the ground. Then, tighten up
the entire body, especially the core and gluteus region.
This will give you an advantage and allow you to accomplish a
few more push–ups. That is why I always reinforce how important
the core is (not just abdominal muscles).
Everything begins with the core, specifically with a muscle called
the transverse abdominal, commonly referred to as the TA. Any
movement the body makes originates here, whether you’re standing,
running, jumping or simply pushing a broom. Remember this
when you train.
We are now ready to complete the downward portion.
Moderately lower yourself almost all the way to the ground. In the
“old days,” a workout partner would put their fist on the ground
under your chest. This is still a great technique, but the Army
does not require this.
Remember to maintain a breathing pattern. Inhale on the way
down and exhale on the way up.
See you in gym! Randy Behr

Area I community runs to fight cancer

By Sgt. 1st Class Rhonda M. Lawson
2ID Public Affairs
At any glance, he seems to be the picture
of health. A non-smoker, he works out
regularly, and has served three times as a
company first sergeant. The 43-year-old
Soldier even routinely attends his Periodic
Health Assessments without fail.
He attended his last PHA about a month
ago as he prepared for his permanent
change of station to Fort Campbell, Ky.
Unfortunately, this appointment would
reveal some startling news: there was a mass
in his throat. The mass was later discovered
to be thyroid cancer.
“I had no symptoms,” said Master Sgt.
Glen Franklin, former first sergeant for
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Division Special Troops Battalion. “I always
did my PHAs, and that’s how they found
it.”
He shared the news with HHC Oct.
23 just before his change-of-responsibility
ceremony. It came as a shock to many who
stood in his ranks.
However, instead of feeling sorry, many
decided to do something for him. They
immediately went to work, and in a week’s
time, organized the Fight Cancer Tonight
5K Walk/Run.
“We wanted to have a good send off for
him,” explained event organizer Capt. Alex
Glade, commander of Franklin’s former
unit, the Warrior Replacement Company.
“We also found that there were a percentage
all should be aware of. We’re glad to be out
here.” For others, participating in the run
had an even deeper meaning.
“He was my first sergeant, and he
mentored me while he was here,” said Pfc.
Severo Verdugo, a personnel specialist and
guidon-bearer with HHC, DSTB. “He’s
going to be missed. He’s just a great guy
and I wanted to support him.”
Franklin, who served as master of
ceremony for the event, gave an emotional
thanks to the runners and organizers, and
encouraged them all to keep up with their
PHAs. “I’m healthy; they caught it early.
The Army changed their PHAs from every
five years to yearly,” he explained. “If they
hadn’t, who knows how far the cancer would
have spread?”
“We can’t predict if ourselves or our
Master Sgt. Glen Franklin, former first sergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Family members will get cancer,” Glade
Division Special Troops Battalion, shares a laugh with Soldiers during the Fight Cancer Tonight said during the opening ceremony. “It’s
5K Walk/Run on USAG-Red Cloud Oct. 29. Download a high-resolution version of this photo at important to stay as healthy as possible.
www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo courtesy of 2ID Public Affairs One way is to be physically fit.”
Franklin has taken this sentiment to
of people in the company who deal directly lead off the event. Other runners came from heart. He said he plans to have surgery to
or indirectly with cancer.” around the battalion, and as far as Camps have the mass removed once he returns
“It was a big project for us,” said Pfc. Stanley and Casey. the States, and will later run a marathon.
Desire Fortune, a WRC personnel specialist “They wanted to come out and support,” “It will be to benefit cancer research,” said
and Camp Stanley president of Better said Capt. Kimberly Nelson, commander Franklin, who said he’s always donated to
Opportunities for Single Servicemembers. of Headquarters and Headquarters cancer research.
“This was our first time putting on a 5K Detachment, USAG-Casey, who brought “I want to be a spokesman for people
by ourselves. We worked until midnight out a team of 20 Soldiers. She added that the with cancer.”
one night.” team volunteered to run after participating As for retirement, he said cancer will not
The event drew more than 200 in another 5K run the week prior, which be a setback to his 23-year career. “I plan
participants, including Gyeonggi Province supported the Division’s Drug-Free Week. to stay until I wake up one day and say I’m
Vice Governor Seo, Hyo Won, who helped “Both events support great causes that we tired,” he said.

Operation Rising Star: Vote for the top military singing talent online
One semi–finalist from USAG-Red Cloud perform Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 8:30 celebrity judges, live audience, and online
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The celebrity judges will voters. Log on to www.OpRisingStar.com
By William Bradner military’s best singing talent. The public narrow the field to six, who will perform a to view the performances and vote via the
FMWRC Public Affairs is invited to participate in the final rounds 90-second song with a live band Thursday, internet. The voting window will be open
of competition, taking place Nov. 12-14 at November 13, from 12:30-2:20 p.m. during from 2:30 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m.
Next week twelve Operation Rising the Wallace Theater on Fort Belvoir, Va., by a 60-minute live-to-satellite show. Friday. A 30-minute live-to-satellite show
Star semi-finalists will take the stage joining the live audience at the theater or The winner and runners up will be on the Pentagon Channel will air at 1 p.m.
to compete for bragging rights as the voting online. All twelve competitors will selected by a combination of votes from the Nov. 14, revealing the winners.
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Soldiers train to provided advance first aid, lifesaving procedures

By Sgt. 1st Class Krishna M. Gamble
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

USAG-HUMPHREYS – Medical
personnel are not always immediately
available when an incident occurs on the
battlefield or in a training area, but non-
medical Soldiers who are trained to provide
emergency medical care can prevent a
Soldier from dying of wounds.
The combat lifesaver course is designed
to teach Soldiers those essential first aid
steps.
“Medics are always going to be around
so Soldiers need to understand and react to
injuries regardless of what’s going on [around
them],” said Sgt. Tiperia Reed, medic, 4th
Battalion 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade.
Reed applied her seven years of military
experience and medical training to help
fellow medics, Pvt. Joey Radford and Pfc.
Timothy Seabourne to teach 24 Soldiers
the basic skills of a combat life saver. The
four day class instructed Soldiers on tactical
combat casualty care, getting and receiving
intravenous fluid and calling in for medical
evacuation.
“I need this training because you never
know when you encounter a situation when
Pvt. Francis Scali, Alpha Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion opens the clothing of simulated casualty Spc. Johnathan Soto, Co. A, 602d
you have to help out your buddy,” said
ASB to check for injuries. View this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Krishna M. Gamble
Pfc. Bobby Brittian, Company B, 602nd
Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd CAB. On the final day, Soldiers applied all Optimism was high throughout the Williams, Bravo Company 602nd ASB.
Spc. Cotey Lapierre, Bravo Company, they learned to treat an injured Soldier on training event, and Soldiers took valued “This training is critical and I think if
602nd ABS said the training should be a simulated battlefield. skills away with them that could someday I am ever in a situation [where my battle
mandatory. “This is where they can put what they make a difference to the Soldier on their left, buddy is down] I will know what to do,” said
“It’s training everybody needs and have learned to the test so when they actually or the Soldier on their right. Pfc. Joshua Nelson, Co. B, 602nd ASB.
everybody knew what we now know,” he got to combat, they will know what to do,” “The more practice I get, the more The CLS class is offered each month to
said. said Radford. comfortable I will be,” said Pfc. Brandon all 2CAB Soldiers and all Soldiers stationed
at USAG-Humphreys.

Community members say what Veterans Day means to them

Sgt. Robert Rock, Lexington, Ky.
E Company, 4-2 Aviation Regiment
“Prior to joining the military, it was just another holiday.
Once I joined, I started to understand how this life exists.
To me, I’ve learned there’s a lot of history, a lot more
respect for veterans and I think we need to do more for
our veterans. The celebration (of Veterans Day) is neat
because it reminds the average American, who may not
have service members in their Family, that there are people
out there long after a war that we need to remember.
Staff Sgt. Robert Walton Jr., Deadwood, S.D.
D Company, 4-2 Aviation Regiment
“It’s a day to recognize those that have given sacrifices for this
country and to their Families. While the sacrifices may not be
with their lives, it’s a sacrifice of a part of their lives. Veterans
are willing to spend time away from their Families and risk their
lives. They do these things not as a job, but as something they
believe in which is our Nation.”
Mr. Jim Shultz, Santa Teresa, N.M.
Vietnam Veteran
“I think it means a lot of things. To me, now particularly, veterans
are no longer looked down upon and they’re treated better than
they have been in the past. I think we (veterans) should be
proud of what we did. Hopefully people will understand what
we have done and what we are doing. It’s important that we try
are re-instill pride into our country, our Soldiers and ourselves
and Veterans Day is a way to do that. Veterans Day is very
important and I’m proud of what I did and I’d do it again.”

Staff Sgt. Euthressa Foye, Detroit, Mich.
61st Maintenance Company
“Pride. History. Our background. Veterans are the Soldiers
before us and we’re trying to keep the pride up for them.”
Warrant Officer 1 Stacie Brown, San Antonio, Texas
348th Quartermaster Company
“I come from a long line of military heritage – my father, sister,
nephew and husband have all served. Veterans Day is about
remembrance and it means a lot to me. It’s about our service
to our nation.”
Mrs. Hope Tonya Randall, Florida
Family Member
“I really don’t have an opinion on Veterans Day. It doesn’t
seem to mean what it used to, but it’s great to have a day off
and I’m glad my husband is alive and that I get to spend time
with him.”
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News & Notes
Family Readiness Center Grand Opening
Join ACS on November 7 from 1:30 p.m. until
2:30 p.m. at Bldg. 1127 for a ribbon-cutting,
tours and cake as we celebrate the opening
of another facility to serve our military families.
The Family Readiness Center will provide
the community with classes such as cooking,
sewing, and Army Family Team Building. For
more information call DSN 753-8401.
Great American Smokeout
GASO Information Booths
November 18 at Humphreys American School
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
November 19 at Camp Long Dining Facility
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
November 20 at USAG Humphreys:
Super Gym 6 a.m.-8 a.m.
AAFES PX Lobby 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Community Activity Center 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
“Go Cold Turkey” item ($1 off) at
MacGregor’s Market on November 20
Tobacco cessation classes on November 5 and
12; November 26 and December 3
New Humphreys Flickr Website
Want to get copies of photos of a community
event? It’s easy now that U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys has its own Flickr photo-sharing
webpage. To view or download your own high-
resolution images of community events go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usaghumphreys.
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Office will
post images weekly so check back often. Call
754-8598 for additional information.
Turkey Shoot-out
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation is hosting a
two-day softball event from November 15 until
16. There will be a four-game guarantee for all
teams. The competition will be limited to 12
men’s teams and five women’s teams. Entry
fee is $110 per team. For more information
contact via email: area3softball@yahoo.com or
call: DSN 753-8810/8801.
Office 2007 Training
The AREA III DOIM is offering classes on MS
Office 2007 for the AREA III community. The
course, offered in English and Korean, will
feature the Getting Started Tutorials, basic
changes, and links to other training websites.
The training will familiarize functional users
with MS Office 2007.
Where: Bldg 1272 DOIM Class Room
When: Mon-Fri 1300-1500
POC: Will Murdock at 754-3608 or
william.murdock@korea.army.mil
Homeschooling Mom’s Get-Together
Sponsored by USAG-Humphreys Chaplain’s
Office every 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30 - 8
p.m. Family Housing (Humphreys) Bldg. 510,
Apt. 108 Contact Elisabeth Townley at 010-
3144-0352 or via e-mail at elisabethtownley@
yahoo.com for more info.
Update from the Immunization Clinic
Children younger than five years will need a
well child doctor’s appointment to get their
immunizations ordered. Children five years
and older can get immunizations reviewed and
updated by the immunization clinic without a
doctor’s appointment. All children who need
a PPD or Hepatitis A booster can check-in
to the immunization clinic without a doctor’s
appointment. For more info call 753-7658.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and photos
in The Morning Calm Weekly and on the
USAG-Humphreys Command Channel.
Please send any information and products
to the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys
Public Affairs Office at robert.h.mcelroy@
korea.army.mil or call DSN 754-8598.
AREA III THE MORNING CALM
Results are in: Humphreys American School students hold election
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS – As millions
of Americans lined up to vote, students at
Humphreys American School also turned
out in full support to vote for candidates for
their own Student Council leadership.
HAS faculty encouraged their students to
get involved in the school election process,
which featured campaign-style speeches
from fourth and fifth grade candidates.
HAS first grade teacher Michele Cole
mentored the candidates through the
speech creation process, rehearsing their
presentations during the week leading up
to the Student Council election on “Super
Tuesday,” Nov. 4.
“They gave their final speeches to HAS
students during lunch in the cafeteria on Humphreys American School student Raquel Swickard casts her vote during the HAS Student
Monday, Nov. 3,” she said. “The goal of the Council elections Nov. 4. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
HAS student election was to teach basic school learning left few opportunities for community causes and see democracy in
voter practices and the election process student candidates to present their campaign action. While representing HAS, the student
through story writing about what an election speeches, and win the hearts and minds of leaders gain responsibility, increased pride
is, what a candidate is and what a voter is. the students they wanted to represent. But in their school and an overall awareness of
Many of the teachers used the election as a there may be no better candidate to earn events at a local and international level.
learning tool for their classroom; teaching an elementary school students vote than After experiencing the election process
election-style vocabulary, the process of another elementary student. and everything involved, HAS students
voting and the function of government.” “Many of the younger students made had to wait until Nov. 5 to learn if their
The HAS Student Council planned comments today at the polls that they candidates won or lost.
for the election to be on the actual U.S. knew who their candidate was because they And the winners for the 2008-2009 HAS
Presidential Election day. recognized them from the speeches the day Student Council election are:
“This is the best way to get the most before,” said Cole.
educational impact out of it,” said Cole. Cole said she hopes that the students President: Kayla Hood
“There was a good turn-out to vote, and the will gain a real-life connection between the Vice President: Ashton Harlan
students were well-prepared. The students voting that happened in their school Nov. Secretary: Kianna Snape
during both lunches listened attentively to 4, and the voting that takes place for adults Historian: Andy Horton
all the speeches. The second lunch with the for local, state and federal government PTSO Representative: Andres Reta
older children heralded rounds of applause elections. Mr. Leavitt’s Class Representative:
and cheers.” “I want them to realize that their voice Diamond Lowe
Media reports predict more than $1 counts and their opinion matters,” she said. Ms. Shoff’s Class Representative: Annie
billion will be spent to finance this year’s “Hopefully, this election process is just the Moore
presidential campaign as candidates jockeyed beginning for the student body at HAS to Mrs. Milner’s Class Representative:
for months to buy as much television, radio, see a government in action.” Yamileth Humphrey
print and Web advertising time as possible The HAS Student Council offers Mrs. Perez’s Class Representative: Reesah
to get their campaign message home to the third, fourth, and fifth grade students Robinson
American voters. the opportunity to actively participate in Mrs. Patterson’s Class Representative:
The day-to-day routine of elementary school-wide initiatives, lend their hands to John Stadler
Osan DeCA Commissary reaches out to Soldiers in Suwon
By Bob Frace
Suwon Recreation Manager
Osan air base – Soldiers of the 3-2 ADA got a chance
to experience the first ever all day Commissary Off Site Sale
and shopping event hosted by the Osan DeCA Commissary on
Saturday.
Osan Commissary Manager Steve Peterson, Dennis Russo,
Assistant Manager, Gina Frace, Customer Service and Better
Opportunity for Single Soldiers partnered together to bring the
Commissary to Suwon Air Base for the first time as part of their
Outreach Program and to show the support for the Single Soldiers.
Over 250 Soldiers and Civilians had the opportunity to shop and
enjoy the many pleasures other communities take for granted on
their installations.
Soldiers of the 3-2 ADA Battalion in Suwon must travel one
hour on the bus to get to Osan to shop at the commissary and then
return with all their packages. Russo explained that “this was a great
opportunity to reach out to the community in Suwon and provide
them the service they requested. The commissary and the BOSS
program had conducted a meeting prior and asked for support in
Suwon. BOSS conducted surveys as to what Soldiers wanted and the Pfc. Sarah Williamson and Spc. William Mam both of C 3-2 ADA were
Commissary came in first class to full the needs of the Soldiers. the first-ever customers to take advantage of the opportunity to shop
3-2 ADA Battalion Command Sergeant Major Bryan A. Pinkney at their home base of Suwon. They filled their shopping cart with items
welcomed the commissary and thanked the many folks who put they needed and were very thankful for the Commissary coming out to
this together. As he stated “this is going the extra mile to support support them. — U.S. Army photo by Ray Nichols, Jr.
the troops and DeCa Commissary did it right”.
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Making friends during Family-to-Family Friendship Day

By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS – Exchanging
Korean and American cultures was the
theme of the first-ever Korean and American
Family-to-Family Friendship Day, at Buyong
Elementary School near here Nov. 1.
The day-long event included traditional
Korean clay mask making, group dancing
contests, and a live circus-style juggling
act.
Korean Families teamed with American
Families and competed for points and gift
certificates during the dancing contests. But
there was also an entertaining challenge at
the person-to-person level.
“I could see that we were eager to tell each
other things but just really didn’t know how,”
said Larry Collette, USAG-Humphreys
Internet Manager. “We eventually found
basic sign language, like ‘thumbs-up’ or
‘high fives’ to be the easiest method of
communication.”
Collette said seeing the enjoyment
expressed in each other’s faces while sharing
the experiences during clay mask crafting,
meals and physical events was more than
enough to understand what we were trying
to say.
“Participating in the Family-to-Family
event will bring new appreciation and
understanding of what similarities we
actually have despite living in completely
Korean and American Families share bibimbop, a mixture of rice and vegetables during Family-
to-Family Friendship Day at Buyong Elementary School, Gaeksari, Nov. 1. View this photo at
www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Peter Yu
different countries and cultures,” he said.
“I think every American should participate
in this sort of event at least once while in
Korea.”
At the end of the event, the families
exchanged gifts and post cards.
“We have never experienced a Korean
gift exchange and didn’t know what to
really expect,” said Collette. “We received
a kitchen apron and slippers from one
Korean family and figurines from another.
We exchanged post cards and addresses and
hopefully will be able to use that to make
future plans to spend more time together
as a family.”
Collette said more American Soldiers
and their Families should make the effort
to go out and make the best of things while
being in Korea.
“As the U.S. military allows more and
more families to come to Korea, experiences
such as this can give the Korean people
a completely different and more positive
outlook towards Americans being in their
country,” he said.
“I think the event went very well,” said
Cho Mi-jung, Pyeongtaek Development
Support Division, Gyeonggi Province.
“The Korean parents were very happy to
have their children interact with American
children and work on their English speaking
skills.”
Cho said the Korean families had heard
about American Families living in Gyeonggi
Province, but didn’t have a way to meet and
talk with Families of American Soldiers
serving in Korea.
“I received good feedback from the
Korean families and we are planning to
have another event like this one next year,”
she said.
“Our goal for the event was to learn
about each others’ cultures and customs
and just as important – to make many
new friends,” said USAG-Humphreys
commander Col. John E. Dumoulin as he
greeted all the families. “This is what events
like this one are all about – to learn just how
alike we are in so many different ways. This
is a great chance for all our families to get
together and have a great time.”
During the event, there was a surprise
visit from the mayor of Pyeongtaek.
“I’m very happy this event happened for
us in our area,” said Mayor Song Myeong-
ho. “It will be really great for Korean and
American mutual understanding and to
further build the Korean American alliance
at the family level.”

Manchus turn giant killers in Eighth Army Flag Football Finals

By Mike Mooney
USAG-Humphreys MWR
USAG-HUMPHREYS – They call
themselves the “Manchus” but after what
they accomplished here in the Eighth Army
Flag Football Tournament, it might be time
to pick a new nickname.
Maybe the “Jacks” (of Jack and the
Beanstalk Fame) or the “Davids” (if you
want to get Biblical) or, maybe just plain
“Giant Killer” will do.
Whatever you want to call them,
Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion
9th Infantry, Camp Casey will be called
“Champs” after knocking off three number-
one seeds on their way through the Eighth
Army Flag Football Tournament.
In the finals, they topped the Go-Getters
of the 41st Signal Company from Yongsan,
22-14, to capture the Eighth Army crown
in the three-day tournament played on the
field turf of USAG-Humphreys Soldier
Field, Oct. 30 – Nov. 2.
Although a Most Valuable Player isn’t
named in the Eighth Army Tournament, if
they had, Spc. Devin Monroe would have
probably been the hands-down winner.
He opened the championship contest
scoring on a 34-yard run with the game just
a minute-and-a-half old, threw a 23-yard
pass to Pfc. Herschel Davis halfway through
the second half and threw two extra point
passes to Davis. Monroe had another 22-
yard scoring pass at the end of the first half,
but it was called back on an illegal block.
It was a long road for the Manchus, who
just barely made the Camp Casey Playoffs
as the number three seed and then fell to
Headquarters, 1st Battalion 72nd Field
Area IV – another No. 2 Seed winner in the
opening round. That No. 1 Seed was 41st
Signal, who would fight through the Loser’s
Bracket to make the Finals.
Camp Casey won, 28-24, and advanced
to the Winner’s Bracket Finals against a
well-known foe and a team that was a perfect
4-for-4 against them in the regular season
and Area I Finals.
“We knew it was going to be a tough game
(against Area I Champion Headquarters,
1-72nd Artillery), but we were ready,” said
coach Sgt. 1st Class Oscar Holt. “We’ve
improved a lot since the regular season and
the big reason is that I told people to shut
up or sit down. We had too many people
trying to direct traffic.”
Throughout Area I and throughout
this tournament, Holt said only three
people have been giving directions – the
quarterback, the defensive captain and
himself and Holt added that having three
voices directing made all the difference.
The Manchus defeated another
number one seed, 32-30, advancing to the
championship game.
The 1-72nd Artillerymen had to wait
Spectacular catches and runs were all part of the fun as the top eight teams in Korea gathered and see who they would play in the Loser’s
for the Eighth Army Flag Football Championships this past weekend. The Manchus of 2/9 Bracket Finals in order to earn another shot
Infantry at Camp Casey won the coveted title at Soldier Field, USAG-Humphreys. To download at the Manchus.
this photo, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney The Go-Getters defeated 1st Battalion
Artillery in the Area I finals. Fortunately for game, the Manchus were down and headed 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 38-20; 501st
the Manchus, the top two teams in each area for the Loser’s Bracket. Signal Brigade, 36-30; and gained a victory
qualify for the championship tournament “That opening game set the stage for the against 293rd Signal, 30-0.
but, a number two seed is forced to play a rest of the tournament,” Monroe said. “But The Go-Getters nipped 1-72nd Artillery,
number one seed in the opening round. that’s the way we’ve been ever since the start 22-20, to advance to the Championship
That meant a date with the Area III of the tournaments.” and a date with the Jacks, Davids, Giant
Champion Half Attack (1/2 Aviation of The Manchus won that opener 34-30 Killers or Manchus – whatever you want
Wonju) in the opening round. And, with and advanced to the second round and a to call them – as long as it’s Eighth Army
less than a minute remaining in that opening date with 293rd Signal Company out of Champions.
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Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers celebrates 19th

birthday, spooks Daegu community with Haunted House
HHC, USAG-Daegu Soldiers(from left), Staff Sgt. Jerome Yearby, Pvt. Hyo-joon Bae, Spc. Troy Escomiendo, Pvt. In-tae Jung and Spc. Michael
H. Shelton are dressed up in scary costumes for the Haunted House event hosted by Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, Oct. 31. View and
download this photo at www.flickr/imcomkorea. – U.S. Army Photos by Kwon, Min-seok
By Kwon, Min-seok
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Oct. 31, Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers held its
19th birthday party in front of Bldg. 330
on United States Army Garrison Daegu’s
Camp Walker. The BOSS birthday party was
definitely a “better opportunity” than any
other events at the installation that day for
Single Soldiers and Soldiers geographically
separated from their families to honor
BOSS and make sure that the tie between
themselves remains as strong as when it was
founded in 1989.
19 years ago, Single Soldiers gathered
to make a group and named it BOSS in
order to enhance the quality of their life
by planning, assisting in and carrying out
not only their recreation and leisure events
but also to make improvements at the
installation and give back to the community
through community service.
The cake cutting ceremony to celebrate
BOSS’ 19th anniversary was led by the
youngest Soldier among the participants,
together with USAG-Daegu Garrison’
Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier and
Command Sergeant Major, Cmd. Sgt. Maj.
David R. Abbott.
“I am happy to be a part of the BOSS
organization and see that the organization is
truly with us. And helping cut the cake was
pretty fun…making people laugh at a good
time,” said Pfc. Michael Simonsen, 16th
Medical Logistics BN, the youngest Soldier
participating in the celebration party.
After the cake cutting ceremony, all
the attendees who gathered to honor
BOSS spent a good time having intimate
conversations with each other, enjoying free
snacks and barbecued hamburgers courtesy
of the BOSS program.
The birthday celebration party was
followed by the BOSS Haunted House
from 6 - 9 p.m. As part of giving back to
the community, BOSS has been running
the Haunted House every Halloween for
many years. This year’s Halloween was not
an exception, as BOSS efforts to bring the
community together with a joyful Halloween
spirit were complemented by its 19th
birthday celebration party. It was a great way
to let people involved have so much fun and
feel the Halloween atmosphere here in the
American community in Daegu, Korea.
“It was a little scary but mostly I
had so much fun for a good time,” said
Daegu American School 11th grade
student Takayuki McDougal, “The scariest
moment was when they popped up out of
nowhere right in front of me, trying to
grab candy.”
But the frightful characters and mayhem
within the haunted halls were scary enough
for many young children.
“It was so funny for me but my son was
so scared that he ran out of it [the room],”
said Johnny Garcia, 16th Medical Logistics
Medical Maintenance 1st Sgt. “That’s why
we had to leave early.”
These two BOSS events were supported
by efforts from many parts of the community.
“Thanks to Family Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Marketing, PAO and AFN, we
were able to get the word out about these
great events,” said Sgt. Aleshia Fenner, BOSS
coordinator. “Our local AAFES donated
pizzas to feed our volunteers during the
setup period and the Fire Department and
Safety made sure everything was safe for you
and your family.”
Fenner added that none of it would have
been possible without the motivated and
dedicated group at FMWR, Abbott and
BOSS representatives strongly backed by a
chain of command that believes in the BOSS
program. She didn’t forget to give the most
special thanks to the Soldiers for supporting
the BOSS program.
With the enormous amount of support
from the community, BOSS has every
intention of showing the Daegu community
a frightfully good time again next year - and
adding another candle to the cake for
BOSS’s 20th anniversary party.
“We will meet here next year and cut
the cake with a big ‘two zero’ on it…with a
BOSS program that is stronger and better-
positioned than it was,” said Abbott.
The BOSS program has been making
efforts to fulfill the needs of Single and
unaccompanied Soldiers for 19 years on
the Korean peninsula. To get involved with
BOSS and make a positive difference in the
lives of Soldiers and the Daegu community,
contact Sgt. Fenner at 764- 4426.

Holiday mailing deadlines &

post office hours announced
Your postal personnel wish you a joyful holiday season and remind you to mail early.
There are specific holiday mailing dates and post office hours to be aware of.

Personnel who want their families and friends in the United States to receive letters and
parcels from Korea before Christmas should keep in mind the following deadlines :

Dec.1 SAM parcels

Dec.1 PAL parcels
Dec.8 Priority parcels
Dec.8 First-class letters, cards
Dec.19 Express mail

USAG-Daegu’s post offices at Camps Walker and Carroll will extend their operating
hours from Dec. 1 - 19 as follows for the holiday season:

Pfc. Michael Simonsen (center), 16th Medical Logistics BN, the youngest Soldier among Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700
the participants at the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers organization’s 19th Thursday 1000 – 1630
anniversary celebration Oct. 31, is flanked by USAG-Daegu Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Saturday 1000 – 1330
Abbott and Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier as they cut the cake.
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News & Notes
Community Mayoral Elections
Votes for housing area mayors at
Camps Walker & George are now
being accepted. Only residents can
participate. Votes will be collected
Nov. 23. Ballot boxes are located at
Army Community Service, the Post
Exchange, Commissary and Daegu
American School. For additional
information contact LaVita Vincent at
vincentl@korea.army.mil.
Retiree Appreciation Day
USAG-Daegu’s Third Annual Retiree
Appreciation Day takes place Saturday,
Nov. 8 at Camp Walker’s Kelly Gym.
All retirees and their family members
are welcome, and can enjoy a free
buffet lunch when the retiree registers
upon arrival. Free medical services
including blood pressure and cholesterol
screenings, flu vaccine immunization
and more, as well as a variety of
health care information products will
be provided. Representatives from the
Veterans Affairs Office, TRICARE and
the Retirement Services Office will also
be present to answer questions and
provide assistance. A prize raffle will also
be held. For more information, contact
Gary Duncan at 768-6052.
Basketball
International League
The 2008-09 Company Level & Over 33
International Basketball League starts
Nov. 17 at the Camp Carroll Sports
Office (Bldg. 135). To register your team
for the league, or for more details call
765-8287.
Sexual Assault
Support Group
SASG is helping individuals who have
had personal experience with sexual
assault/abuse. It offers 12 sessions of
group therapy. You can learn effective
way of coping each Friday at 10 a.m. at
Camp Walker’s Chapel Fellowship Hall.
For more information, you can call Social
Work Services at 764-5501.
It’s Time to
GIFT WRAP with TSA!
You can raise money for your FRG
(Family Readiness Group) or other
organization and provide holiday help to
your community. You should apply to gift
wrap at the PX from Nov. 28- Dec. 25.
Applications are available at the Apple
Tree or call Kelly Gemin at 010-8671-
7042 / kelly.gemin@korea.army.mil . The
deadline for application is Nov. 15.
USO Camp Walker
Employment Opportunities
Open positions are Center Manager,
Duty Manager, ITT Specialist, Programs
Coordinator, Administrative Assistant,
Janitor/Custodian. For assistance or
more information, contact the ACS
Employment Readiness Program
Manager at 768-7951.
Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to
view and download high-resolution, color
versions of your favorite photos from the
Morning Calm Daegu news section.
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Daegu American School students create
winning artwork for Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest winners gather under the Red Ribbon Week banner Oct. 30
at Daegu American School – U.S. Army Photo by Kim, Keun-kyo
By Kim, Keun-kyo
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP GEORGE – Daegu American
School students held a poster contest
during Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 18 - 26.
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest
drug prevention campaign in the U.S.
Almost 100 students entered their artwork,
and sixteen entries were selected for awards
and prizes. Doug Kelsey, Department of
Holiday season, drinking and driving don’t mix
By Ronald Inman
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
During the months from November to
January, the holiday season is in full swing,
and there are plenty of opportunities to
celebrate. Unfortunately, this period of the
year is also the highest for injury and death
due to alcohol consumption.
To prevent unnecessary tragedy during
this time of celebration and joy, you can take
simple but effective precautions to ensure
that you and your loved ones remain happy
and healthy during the upcoming holiday
season and beyond.
“People have to realize that when they
consume alcohol, their judgment is impaired,”
said Traffic Accident Investigations NCOIC,
Sgt. Mark Garber. “They’re not only putting
themselves at risk, but also the lives of
everyone else on the street, too.”
According to Garber, the key to
eliminating driving under the influence of
alcohol is being aware. As a general rule, if
you have had alcohol, don’t drive. If you
have any doubt that your ability to drive
is affected, no matter how much time has
elapsed, don’t drive. If you are tired, even if
you haven’t consumed alcohol, don’t drive.
The Battle Buddy system is critical to
prevent DUI as well - not only for your
friends, but anyone. If you see someone who
appears intoxicated attempting to operate
a vehicle, stop them before they start. If
they will not listen, do not attempt to take
matters into your own hands – contact local
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fall, when schools and communities take
initiative to ensure that everyone in the
community is aware of the danger of drug
use and the importance of drug prevention
programs,” Kelsey explained.
“I’m glad that I won,” first place winner,
9th grade student Erica Connors said. “My
poster was about weighing life against
drugs and that life is more important than
drugs. I really think that everyone should
participate in Red Ribbon Week. This
event is important because I think that it
would be better if more people participated
for more awareness and it is good to let
everyone know the [negative] effects of
drugs and how drugs can affect life.”
Second place went to Annie Blanton,
third place to Maxx Hilton and fourth place
to Morgan Baek. All entered posters were
displayed at Camp Walker’s commissary,
Oct. 24 – Nov. 3.
“The purpose of having this event is to raise
drug awareness for young people so they make
healthy choices instead of using substances,”
ASACS Counselor, Young-Hee Yoo said.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling
Defense Dependent Schools - Korea interim Service and Army Substance Abuse Prevention
superintendent, personally presented the coordinated all aspects of the Red Ribbon
winners with certificates and prizes at DAS, Week campaign at USAG-Daegu. “Kids go
Oct. 30. through a lot of changes trying to grow up
The history of Red Ribbon Week is rooted and one of the things they do is experiment
in the murder of U.S. Drug Enforcement with substances because it feels very grown up,
Administration agent Enrique Camarena in and they want to grow up faster than they need
1985. He was brutally tortured and murdered to sometimes. It’s important to have an event
by drug traffickers for exposing their system like this to get their attention and encourage
and high level drug trafficking activities. them to think about choices they make that
“The Red Ribbon campaign is held each will affect them,” Yoo concluded.
authorities or Military Police. The emergency Whether driving or walking, it pays to
number off post any time is 119, if calling be aware of your surroundings at all times.
to on post from off post by cell phone, the Drive defensively. Even if you haven’t
number is 0505-764-5911. If calling from
on post via DSN, the number is 911. – See DEADLY MIX, Page 28 –
Time is ticking, Soldier!
36th Signal Soldiers disassemble their weapons under a time limit after range training , one of
six training events they had to complete during the Mercury Challenge event at Camp Carroll,
Oct. 31. Such events constitute the core of the U.S. Army’s Warrior Tasks and Drills training
which prepare Soldiers for situations they may encounter on duty or while in combat. View
this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. – U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Lee, Dodam
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Soldiers, Waegwan citizens
conduct community cleanup
Soldiers from Camp Carroll ventured out into the town of Waegwan to perform a community
cleanup Oct. 30, partnering with local residents and volunteers from the Waegwan Rotary Club
for the first time. – U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Lee, Dodam
By Pvt. Lee, Dodam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Fall cleanup is
as much a part of Army life as GI parties,
head count and morning P.T. Soldiers from
Camp Carroll ventured out into the town
of Waegwan to conduct a community
cleanup Oct. 30, joining local residents and
volunteers from the Waegwan Rotary Club
for the first time ever.
The day’s cleanup assignment was to clear
the sidewalks, starting at Camp Carroll’s
Gate Four and work toward the Nakdong
River. Soldiers and civilians were divided
into two groups and took charge of each
side of the sidewalk. The day began with
volunteers receiving gloves, a sash from the
Waegwan Rotary Club and vitamin drinks
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in terms of encouraging mutual relations
between Korea and United States,” said
United States Army Garrison-Daegu
Community Relations Specialist Chong,
to help them get energized.
Participants picked up trash as they
walked down the road using pick-up
tongs. Korean and American Soldiers and
civilians cooperated with one another
and became friends. There were about 50
participants including 30 Soldiers and 20
local residents.
“I feel somewhat special today,” said Pvt.
Kim, Chang Hyun, KATUSA participant.
“I have always wanted to contribute...to
improve the community and build a good
relationship (with) local residents. I met a
lot of new people today and it was very fun
to work with them.”
After finishing up, it was clear to see
that the group’s mutual efforts had made
the community a better place to live for
all. “Today’s event was very meaningful
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Safety Corner: Winter Driving
1. Prepare your vehicle
• Check antifreeze, defroster, heater,
lights, oil, tires, windshield washer fluid
and wiper blades.
• Have emergency supplies in your
car: snow chains, blanket, jumper
cables, first-aid kit, spare batteries,
flashlight, ice scraper, sand/gravel,
small shovel and a cellular phone.
2. Before you drive
• Warm up your car for a few
minutes before driving.
• Clean the entire car – remove snow
& ice from lights, bumpers, hood,
trunk and roof of vehicle.
• Make sure all of the vehicle’s lights
are operational.
• Test brakes.
• Braking distance is increased due
to conditions like rain, snow or ice. The
stopping distance on ice is more than
double that required for braking under
normal conditions.
3. While driving
• Follow vehicles at a safe distance.
• Increase distance if you are driving
in snow or on a snow-packed road.
• Gently tap and release brake pedal
in a pumping motion (Non anti-lock
brake vehicles only.)
• Vehicles with ABS/disk brakes
should apply steady, gentle pressure
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Yong-Kon. “I am looking forward to
next year, believing that it is going to
be another great success like this year or
even better.”
to the pedal.
• Do not pump ABS brakes.
4. Maintain SPACE
• Speed - The #1 cause of winter driving
accidents is driving too fast.
• Patience and courtesy save lives.
• Awareness of other vehicles and your
environment is essential.
• Concentration - the increased hazards
of winter driving make this important.
• Exit - Always leave yourself an out.
5. Safe Driving Skills
• Skids – Steer in direction of skid.
• As the vehicle comes out of the
skid, straighten wheels or steer slightly
in the opposite direction as necessary to
maintain control of vehicle.
• When stuck, watch out for other cars
on the road!
• Shovel the snow from the front &
back of all wheels, spread sand, salt or
kitty litter.
• Try to ease out without spinning the
wheels.
• Keep wheels aligned straight
until vehicle begins to move, steer as
necessary.
• Gently rock the vehicle by shifting
between forward and reverse.
If all else fails - CALL FOR HELP!
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Hallelujah Night: A fun, community Halloween alternative
By Pvt. Park, Kyung-rock
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
USAG-DAEGU– On the occasion of
Halloween, Daegu’s chapels provided
community children with a fun
alternative to trick or treating by hosting
a ‘Hallelujah Night’ at Camp George’s
gym and Camp Carroll’s Chapel Annex.
‘Hallelujah Night’ was designed to
celebrate Halloween in a fun Christian
atmosphere, offering lots of games, food
and music to kids.
“The purpose of Hallelujah Night was
to offer a safe and wholesome event for
families during Halloween,” HHD, 36th
Signal Battalion, Chaplain.(Capt.) Edward
Choi said. “It was sponsored by the Camp
Walker Chapel community.”
On Camp George, hundreds of
parents brought their kids to the gym and
participated in various games including
quizzes, ring toss, badminton and blindfold
tag. Each game table provided candy for
game winners, holding kids’ interest in the
games. After various activities, a barbecue
dinner was served to all participants, with
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consumed any alcohol, you can still be
affected by fellow drivers who have.
According to Daegu Korean National
Police statistics, from Nov. – Jan. 2007, there
were 403 DUI-related accidents, with 731
injuries and seven deaths in Daegu alone.
That’s a sobering statistic.
According to USAG-Daegu Department
of Emergency Services’ Traffic Accident
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Camp Walker’s contemporary service praise team performs gospel music for community members
during ‘Hallelujah Night’, Oct. 31 – U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Park, Kyung-rock
lots of kids’ favorites for dessert, such as
cotton candy and popcorn. While guests
enjoyed food, Camp Walker’s contemporary
service praise team performed gospel songs,
creating a pleasant and holy atmosphere.
Choi provided on invocation for the kids.
Investigations Office, between Nov. 1, 2007
– Jan. 3, 2008, there were six incidents of
DUI (two of which resulted in injury) – two
of which occurred on New Years’ Eve.
There are many alternatives to DUI.
Take a taxi. The phone number for taxis
is 053-475-7900, or DSN 768-8624.
Call a friend. Call anyone in your chain
of command. If none of these work, don’t
get in your car. Call the Military Police.
This year, Operation Safe Ride will be
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“Initially, we designed this event with an
idea like, ‘Let’s do something really blessing
our community. Let’s do something where
everyone has a fun and safe time,” Choi
said. “And Halloween was the right time
for our decision. Fun and safety was the key
conducted on New Years’ Eve. If at any time
Soldiers, civilians, contractors, their family
members or any USAG-Daegu community
member need a ride because they made
the right decision not to drink and drive,
they can call the Military Police at 764-
4141 (0505-764-4141 from off-post or
via cell phone) and request a ride to their
destination – even if it’s off-post, within
a reasonable distance. If military police
cannot provide transportation, they will
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for this event and that is why we held it at
the school gym in the camp, which is a safe
place for kids,” Choi said. “We had games,
prizes, candy, food, and music which were
lots of fun.”
Staff, volunteers and community
members seemed to enjoy their Halloween
with a difference.
“The day was very meaningful and I
think that it was great to have such an
event,” said USAG-Daegu Pvt. Choi,
Yoo-seong. “Generally speaking, people
usually get on the loose and indulge
in escapades on Halloween but today
people and kids spent their time in holy,
healthy, community-oriented activities,
while meanwhile, having fun,” Choi
added.
300 people attended at Camp George,
and 60 at Camp Carroll.
“This is the first time hosting this event
in USAG-Daegu, and I think we had a
great success here, Choi said. “So many
community members and kids showed up
tonight. We would like to continue this
meaningful event,” he concluded.
assist you in getting home safely. It’s also a
good idea to have contact phone numbers
for your unit or organization programmed
into your cell phone or on a piece of paper
in your wallet or purse.
Following these simple, practices can help
the USAG-Daegu community truly “Make
a Difference” during this holiday season
and into the New Year. For information on
DUI prevention or Operation Safe Ride,
call Sgt. Garber at DSN 764-4304.
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