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Swing into summer

Korean and American softball teams play for friendship

Korean and American men’s and women’s softball teams played in

the annual ROK-US Friendship Softball Tournament at Soldiers Field,
U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Korea. See more photos on Page
22 and online at www.flickr.com/photos/usaghumphreys. Visit http://
humphreys.korea.army.mil to learn more about U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy

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Sights and Sounds
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NEWS
Sign-Ups for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfers Begin
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2009 - It’s official. The Defense Department
signed off yesterday on policies and procedures servicemembers will use to
transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or children,
a Pentagon official said today.
Eligible servicemembers will be able to register their immediate family
members to receive those benefits when a new Defense Department Web site
goes live June 29, according to Bob Clark, the Pentagon’s assistant director
for accessions policy.
Defense officials are asking those whose families won’t use the benefits for
the upcoming fall semester to hold off registering until mid-July so applicants
who need immediate attention get processed first.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill takes effect Aug. 1, offering a two-fold benefit, Clark
said. It gives the military a tool to help encourage recruiting and retention,
while allowing career servicemembers the first opportunity “to share the
benefits they’ve earned with those they love,” he said.
The transferability provision -- which Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates
pushed after first hearing the idea from a military spouse group at Fort Hood,
Texas -- has generated a lot of excitement.
“We have had an overwhelming response and do expect quite a few of
our members to take advantage of this,” Clark said.
To prepare for the anticipated response in the run-up to the Aug. 1
effective date, the department will launched a secure Web site next week so
servicemembers can register any immediate family members to receive their
unused benefits, Clark said.
“What we are doing is queuing up requests and approvals for the many
family members that we expect to be going to school this fall” with hopes of
using their spouse’s or parent’s Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, he said.
The site, https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/, will be accessible using a
common access card, Defense Department self-service user identification or
a Defense Finance and Accounting Service personal identification number.
Eligible servicemembers can register the names of any immediate family
member they would like to share their benefits with, even designating how
many months of benefits each person named can receive, Clark explained.
The servicemember’s 36 months of benefits, the equivalent of four nine-
month academic years, can be transferred to a spouse, one or more children
or any combination, he said. The family member must be enrolled in the
Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System to receive the benefits.
Servicemembers also have the option to use some benefits themselves and
transfer what they haven’t used to one or more family members.
Even after transferring the benefits, they remain the “property” of the
servicemember who earned them, who can revoke them or redesignate who
receives them at any time.
However, new names can be added as long as the member is in the military,
but not after separating or retiring, Clark said. So defense officials advise
erring on the side of caution and including every eligible family member on
Retiree Corner:
Knowing when it’s time to go Stateside
By Jack Terwiel
Military Retiree Assistance Office
A previous column discussed the importance of enrolling in
Medicare Part B when reaching age 65. This ensures that TRICARE
coverage continues. However, there are other health considerations for
retirees on whether to remain in Korea or return to the United States.
It’s important to know when it’s time to go, to relocate to the U.S.
permanently, or for an extended time until fixable health problems
are properly fixed.
Health care in the United States may be obtained in one of the large
military medical centers such as Wilford Hall, San Diego Naval Medical
Center, or Tripler Army Medical Center. In a military hospital, the only
cost would be the meals. In a civilian hospital, TRICARE would cover
75% of the allowable costs. For age 65+ retirees who have Medicare
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the registration form.
“We are recommending that every eligible dependent receive at least
one month of benefit,” he said.
Once the servicemember registers for the transferability provision,
the application automatically gets forwarded to the appropriate service
for processing. Clark said he expects that process to take about a week,
at least after the initial surge.
When the service verifies that the member is eligible to receive Post-
9/11 GI Bill benefits and processes the transferability provisions, the
family member will receive a certificate of eligibility that can be used to
cover educational costs.
In a nutshell, any enlisted or commissioned member of the armed
forces serving on active duty or in the Selected Reserve on or after Aug.
1 will be eligible to transfer their benefits -- as long as they qualify for
the Post-9/11 GI Bill and meet specific service requirements, Clark
explained.
He emphasized that, by law, anyone who has retired or separated from
the service before that date -- even if it’s July 31 -- won’t be entitled to
transfer their benefits. Also excluded will be members of the Individual
Ready Reserve and Fleet Reserve.
Most servicemembers who have at least six years of military service as
of Aug. 1 and agree to serve an additional four years qualify, he said. But
department officials have proposed measures to cover several categories of
servicemembers whose circumstances don’t fit neatly into the formula.
For example, those with at least 10 years of service -- but who can’t
serve an additional four years because of a service or department policy
-- also would qualify, Clark said. They must, however, serve the maximum
time allowed before separating from the military, he said.
“What we did not want to do was to penalize those people who had
a service policy or statute that would not permit them to commit for the
full four years,” he explained.
Another sunset provision will cover servicemembers who will reach
the 20-year service mark, making them retirement-eligible, between Aug.
1, 2009, and Aug. 1, 2013.
Clark explained the breakdown, which basically enables those affected
to transfer benefits as long as they complete 20 years of service:
-- Those eligible for retirement on Aug. 1, 2009, will be eligible to
transfer their benefits with no additional service requirement.
-- Those with an approved retirement date after Aug. 1, 2009, and
before July 1, 2010, will qualify with no additional service.
-- Those eligible for retirement after Aug. 1, 2009, but before Aug.
1, 2010, will qualify with one additional year of service after approval to
transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
-- Those eligible for retirement between Aug. 1, 2010, and July 31,
2011, will qualify with two additional years of service after approval to
transfer.
-- Those eligible to retire between Aug. 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012, will
qualify with three additional years of service after approval to transfer.
Part B and TRICARE for Life, the cost of care received in a civilian
hospital in the U.S. would likely be covered for all but the TRICARE
annual deductible of $150.
One Korea retiree who had problems with circulation in his legs
had a gangrenous toe amputated as part of the treatment he received
in Korea. The problem continued and worsened to the point where
he could barely walk. He decided it was time to go and he returned
to the U.S. for treatment. The problem was diagnosed and he had
operations on each leg, totaling $57,000. Being over 65, Medicare
and TRICARE paid for all but the $150 TRICARE deductible. The
doctor spoke to him after the operations and told the retiree that if
he had returned to the U.S. a year sooner, he’d still have that toe.
Another retiree with a similar problem ended up crawling into
the Emergency Room. He died shortly thereafter, only weeks before
his planned departure from Korea.
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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: Simple Assault; Drunk and

Disorderly; Failure to Obey Order or
Regulation; Investigation revealed
that Subject #1 assaulted Victim #1
by pushing them off of their motorcycle
at the King’s Club, Dongducheon
Entertainment District. Victim #1
reported to CPP that they were
assaulted. Subject #1 was escorted
to the CMO Box. While en route,
Subject #1 became disorderly, yelling
obscenities and grabbing Victim#2 by
the back collar of their shirt. Upon
arrival at the CMO Box, Subject #1 was
apprehended and transported to the
USAG-Casey PMO where they were
administered a PBT, with a result of
0.20% BAC. Subject #1 was further
processed and released to their unit,
with instructions to return to the USAG-
Casey PMO at a later time. At 1600
Hrs, 20 JUN 09, Subject #1 reported
to the USAG-Casey PMO where they
were advised of their legal rights,
which they waived, rendering a written
sworn statement denying the offenses.
Investigation continues by MPI.

Area II: Larceny of Private Property;

Subject #1 and Subject #2 stole twelve
poker chips valued at 100,000 won each
from a Walkerhill Casino Table. Subject
#1 and Subject #2 were apprehended by
KNP and transported to the Kwangjin
Main KNP Station, where they were
charged by KNP under RCC ART #331
(Special Larceny). Subject #1 and
Subject #2 were processed and released
into MP custody on CJ Form 2’s. Subject
#1 and Subject #2 were transported to
the USAG-Yongsan PMO, where they
were advised of their legal rights, which
they invoked. Subject #1 and Subject #2
were placed on International hold, and
processed and released to their unit.
This is a final report.
Area II: Assault Against Law
Enforcement; Impersonating an Officer;
Damage to Government Property;
Conduct Unbecoming; Communicating
a Threat; Disrespect to NCO; Indecent
Exposure, Investigation revealed that
Subject #1 was advised by MP to enter
a taxi and leave the Itaewon Area and go
home before curfew began. Subject #1
refused stating that they were a Captain
in the U.S. Army. Subject #1 was
transported by MP to the USAG-Yongsn
PMO where they became uncooperative
and belligerent. While in the interview
room, Subject #1 kicked and threw stuff
around. Victim #1 then informed Subject
#1 of the possible charges, at which time
Subject #1 rushed Victim #1, which led
Victim #1 to use force to get the situation
under control. During the struggle
Subject #1 was forcefully pushed against
the wall of the interview room causing a
large hole in the wall. Subject #1 was
then placed into the D-Cell for safety
purposes. While Subject #1 was in the
D-Cell, they constantly stated that they
were going to kick everyone. While in the
D-Cell Subject #1 was being belligerent
towards Victim #1 and Victim #2, calling
them different kinds of curse words
and they also managed to display their
private part to urinate on the floor inside
and outside of the D-Cell in plain view.
Subject #1 was administered a PBT, with
a result of 0.087% BAC. Subject #1 was
released to their unit, with instructions
to return to the USAG-Yongsan PMO
at a later time. Investigation continued
by patrols.
If a beautiful park near a scenic lake is more your speed, Lake Park in Ilsan, is just what the doctor ordered. It is an ideal place for riding bicycles or
roller skating, taking a walk, or having a family picnic. Goyang City boasts that the lake park is Asia’s largest park. To learn more about Ilsan Lake
Park and others destinations visit www.visitseoul.net/jsp/english_new/do/park_englist.jsp — U.S. Army photo by Dave Palmer
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
The “2010-2012 Visit Korea Years”
Early Event
Korea has designated 2010 to 2012 as the ‘Visit
Korea Years’, and during this time they will be
organizing special tours of Korea and a variety of
events under the themes of culture, ecology and
the ocean. Several “Pre-Visit Korea Year” events
have also been planned for 2009, such as the
PRADA TRANSFORMER. The programs at the
Prada Transformer will be available free of charge,
but visitors should make reservations in advance.
Reservations will open on April 20th, and visitors
should write down their reservation number and
take it with them to the Prada Transformer where
they will receive an admission ticket. Visit www.
prada-transformer.com to learn more.
The 2009 Boryeong Mud Festival
Out of all of the festivals in Korea, the Boryeong Mud
Festival attracts the most international visitors every
year. Last year it was recognized by the Ministry
of Culture, Sports & Tourism as one of the best
festivals in Korea. This year the festival will run for
nine days (July 11th – July 19th) at Boryeong City’s
Daecheon Beach in Chungcheongnam-do Province.
Boryeong’s mud flats have a high concentration of
Germanium and a host of other minerals that are
beneficial for the skin. During the festival, many fun
activities are organized such as mud slides, mud
wrestling, and mud massages, enabling visitors to
become covered from head-to-toe in this “healthy”
mud. With festivities running day and night, the
Boryeong Mud Party is a fun-packed beach party
that’s sure to be a highlight of your summer. Every
year, the festival is visited by around 80,000 international
travelers. Make sure you don’t miss out! Visit http://
english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
The 2009 World Taekwondo Hanmadang
The World Taekwondo Hanmadang 2009 will take
place from August 12 to 15 in Dangjin Stadium in
Chungcheongnam-do province. Over the last 18 years
since its foundation, the event has developed into a
global championship, and this year more than 600
teams from over 50 different countries are expected
to attend. A Hanmadang differs from other Taekwondo
competitions, because participants do not fight each other.
The competition is judged on who has the best skills and
best displays the art form of Taekwondo. Competitions
include fist breaking, Taekwondo aerobics, Hosinsul (the
art of self-defense) and various entertaining performances
will also take place, including a Taekwondo performance,
a B-boy performance and a Korean traditional folk
percussion performance. Visit http://english.visitkorea.
or.kr/enu/
Seoul Forest Concerts
Families may enjoy free music concerts at the Seoul
Forest Park outdoor stage every Saturday evening at 5
pm through June 27. Seoul Forest opened in June 2005
as Seoul’s answer to New York’s Central Park. There will
also be summer and autumn music nights every Saturday
night. The spring shows are offered at a family friendly
time in early evening every Saturday through June 27.
The shows are part of the Seoul Forest Starry Night
Festival. The Saturday shows will continue in July and
August at 8 p.m. The shows are free, sponsored by the
Sejong Cultural Center. To get there, it’s a few minutes
walk from Ttukseom subway station, line 2, exit 8. Visit
http://tinyurl.com/kpwhz4.
Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival
This festival celebrates the beautiful lotus flowers
and highlights the importance of preserving wild
flowers. Though the festival’s program contains
many events related to lotus flowers, making paper
lotus flowers and making lotus flower soap are two
particularly popular programs with international
visitors. Various other popular tourist destinations are
located nearby the festival grounds, including several
Baekje (BC18~AD660) cultural historic sites such
as the Baekje Wangneungwon (royal mausoleum),
Nakhwaam, and the Baekje Historical Museum. Visit
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
How to choose your perfect beach
Depending on where they are located, Korea’s
seashores have distinctive characteristics.
The East Sea has a fairly flat coastline, with clear, deep
seawater. These wide beaches have white sand, and
visitors can enjoy a barefoot stroll or just relax on the
warm soft sand.
The West Sea has a more rocky coastline, shallow
seawater, and wide tidelands. Visitors can have fun
discovering sea creatures on the seashore, and the
area is famous for its beautiful sunsets.
Korea’s south sea contains countless islands with
many beautiful beaches. Some of the most beautiful
beaches can be found on Jeju Island, one of Korea’s
most popular tourist destinations. The climate is close
to subtropical, with white sands, turquoise waters, and
palm trees. Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu

Source: english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu, www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.

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Re-up on the Bridge of No Return
Two Eighth Army Band members chose the famous “Bridge of No Return” as the backdrop to
confirm their commitment to the U.S. Army. SPC Eric Perry, left center and SPC Arthur Guillette,
right center, reenlisted on June 22. — U.S. Army photo by SSG Michael Treglazoff
The forecast is bright for this Airman
“SrA Waller serves as a 607th Weather
Squadron USFK Weather Cell Forecaster.
During the month of May, Airman Waller
was handpicked to participate in 2ID
Exercise WARRIOR FOCUS ’09 due to a
manning crunch within the squadron.
During this time he accurately forecasted
the onset of two severe thunderstorm events,
ensuring the safety of 3,000 participating
soldiers and preserving over $500 million
in assets.
Epitomizing the Air Force Core Value
of Service Before Self, he volunteered on
Computer Viruses & Spyware and
how to avoid them
Part 1 of 3
Yongsan GARRISON - Seems
like every day we hear of a new computer
virus released to destroy our computers.
Nowadays information gathering programs
(Spyware) are being loaded on our computers
without our knowledge. Over the next few
issues of TIP we will talk about steps we can
take to reduce exposure to computer viruses
and Spyware
Spyware are programs loaded on our
computers without our knowledge or our
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his day off to serve as an usher for a fellow
squadron member’s retirement, ensuring a
sharp final salute to a illustrious career.
Additionally, as a Physical Fitness
Training Leader, Airman Waller completed
the three-hour Red Cross CPR and AED
course, further ensuring the PT safety of 28
fellow squadron members.
Airman Waller’s tenacious drive and
can-do attitude makes him a proven role
model to his fellow Airmen and The Top 4 is
proud to recognize him and his outstanding
accomplishments for the month of May.”
specifically implied consent. These programs
get into our computers from websites we
visits or programs we load on our machines.
Their intent is to capture information about
our web habits, personal information such
as email address, street address, telephone
numbers, social security numbers and
credit card information to be sent out to a
cyber thief.
Next Week: Part 2: Simple steps to
remain virus/spyware free.
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Warriors train for sling load operations on Mobile

By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CAMP MOBILE — Soldiers from C
Company, 304th Signal Battalion, 1st Signal
Brigade, conducted sling load operations
June 16 at the Camp Mobile airfield. The
mission involved setting up and moving
two Humvee vehicles with CH-47 Chinook
helicopters to USAG-Humphreys.
The mission was conducted to have
Soldiers “learn how to perform sling load
operations for transporting our vehicles,”
said Pvt. Michael Beall, C Company 304th
Signal Battalion air conditioner mechanic.
“This activity is to develop and polish
our technique,” said Lt. Col. Alfred Francis,
304th Signal Battalion commander, “This
exercise ensures Soldiers are equipped to
move our equipment from one location
to the other, and install a communication
network that supports the mission.”
“They secure the perimeters, then release
equipment and continue with the mission,”
Francis continued. “This is what we are
doing today. The only difference is we are
not in a hostile environment.”
C Company brought two of their
Humvees to the airfield and prepared them
for airlift. Soldiers removed hazardous
objects; and secured the vehicle from top
to bottom.
The reason for securing Humvees is to
prevent rotor wash from blowing hazardous
debris in the air during operations. Rotor
wash, as C Company 304th Company
Commander Cpt. Jonathan Swan describes,
is the wind that flies under the Chinooks
while hovering.
“It’s like being in a hurricane, the rotor
wash makes you feel light,” said Staff Sgt.
James Green, non commissioned officer in
charge of sling load operations. “The first
time I did a sling load I was 190 pounds,
and we used night vision goggles. With the
goggles, it was hard to find the hook, but it
was fun, and a good experience.”
Green spoke of how his experience in
the sling load operation contrasted to what
he was used to in the past.
“I have always done this mission as a
lower enlisted Soldier,” Green said. “As an
NCO, those Soldiers depend on me to guide
them and show them what to do.”
“This exercise teaches our Soldiers what (from left to right) Pfc. Joseph Thames, C Company 304th Signal Battalion cable system install-
air assault is all about,” Francis said. “Air er, Pfc. Leonard Ahmai, C Company 304th Signal Battalion multichannel transmission systems
assault is not just repelling out of an aircraft; operator and Staff Sgt. James Green, noncommissioned officer in charge of sling load opera-
it includes moving equipment. This teaches tions, attach cables from their Humvee to the CH-47 Chinook flying above them during a Sling
Soldiers what is required for an air assault Load Operation June 16 at the USAG-Mobile Airfield. The Sling Load involved C Company
mission, and gives them the experience 304th Signal Battalion hooking up two of their Humvee’s to the incoming CH-47 Chinooks while
they need.” in the air; the mission was the first time for both Thames and Ahmai. Photos are available online
Although Green and Swan warned at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea.— U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker
Soldiers about rotor wash, no one was ready
when the Chinooks approached. Soldiers A Company 304th waited to detach the and set it up. Sling load operations will be
turned their backs against the wind as debris vehicles. more challenging when operating against
flew around them. “I am not going to say this experience was the clock, he explained.
Knowing the mission, “Charlie Rock” different,” Green said “If you are motivated, “There will be times you and the unit
Soldiers stood tall and motivated each other you can accomplish the mission.” need to come together as a team; personal
to link up the Humvees to the Chinooks Francis hopes the 304th will be able to courage comes in to play out there and
and fly them to USAG-Humphrey’s, where transport equipment to a certain location everyone’s job is important,” Green said.

Area I Chaplain honored at Shin Heung College

By Pfc. Jamal Walker Garcia began teaching at Shin Heung
USAG-RC Public Affairs College in November 2008 when he met
Dr. Sung Hyun Kang, member of the Shin
R E D C LO U D G A R R I S O N — Heung College faculty. After Kang and
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC Garcia discussed their religious beliefs, Kang
commander, once said it is our primary explained to Garcia that Shin Heung College
function as Soldiers and American citizens is a Christian School. Garcia and Kang began
to make a positive impact on our Korean planning an Effective Communications
neighbor’s lives to implement the Good class in which Garcia could assist Kang in
Neighbor Program teaching the class to
for all Soldiers and “I am amazed how humble the faculty members
Family members in at the college.
Warrior Country. the Korean people are, I did not “Chaplain
The program’s intent Garcia and I
is to accomplish expect to be teaching those started planning
Jackson’s intent, for this class around
and much more, by with doctorates.” Thanksgiving,” Kang
allowing Soldiers said. “I do not think
to volunteer to do Maj. Fredrick Garcia, Warrior any of this would
community service Country chaplain have been possible
in Korea. without his help.”
Maj. Fredrick “I am amazed
Garcia, Warrior Country chaplain, was how humble the Korean people are,” Garcia
recognized June 2 for his outstanding efforts said. “Dr. Kang told me that I would be
in being a good neighbor to the faculty and teaching a few professors, but I did not
staff of Shin Heung College. The ceremony expect to be teaching those with doctorates.
recognized Garcia for teaching Effective I only have a master’s degree. They were so
Communications to the faculty members kind and eager to hear what I had to say
of Shin Heung College, and helping them about effective communications. This is my
become certified. fourth time being in Korea. I absolutely love
Maj. Wayne Garcia (right), Warrior Country chaplain, presents Dr. Sung Hyun Kang, faculty “My role is, and always has been, to it here and the Korean people. Each time
member at Shin Heung College, with a pin displaying the Korean and American flag linked be a good neighbor as a Soldier, and as I have always tried to be involved in the
together during a ceremony at Shin Heung College June 2. The ceremony was for an Effective a chaplain, representing the USAG-Red community, whether speaking at a Korean
Communications class Garcia helped teach for the Good Neighbor Program. “We should love Cloud command and the Good Neighbor chapel or just being a friend to the Korean
our neighbors as ourselves,” Garcia said. “As a chaplain and a Christian my responsibility is to Program, which is a commander’s program, people.”
love my neighbors as myself and by doing so I am not only fulfilling my Christian values but also so I represented Col. Jackson himself as a Garcia went on to say he wanted to make
the mandate God gave me to love my neighbors as myself.” Photos from this event are avail- good neighbor to the Korean community an impact on the professors because they
able online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea.— U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker and to Shin Heung College.” gave him an opportunity to teach.
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News & Notes
2009 Independence Day Celebration
Area I will celebrate Independence Day
July 4 on USAG-Casey. Events will begin
at 2 p.m. For more information call: 732-
6869.
Fresh Start Community Job Fair
Army Community Service Center will pres-
ent their Fresh Start Career Community
Job Fair July 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
the USAG-Casey Digital Conference Cen-
ter. For more information call: 730-3032.
American Red Cross to offer
Babysitting Course
Persons interested in attending a babysit-
ting course for youth ages 11 to 16 years
contact the American Red Cross at: 730-
3246/3184.
USO Offers Free Long Distance
at USAG-Casey
USAG-Casey USO now has Skype and
Ipevo phones available free of charge to
make long distance world wide telephone
calls complements of Skype, Ipevo and the
USO. For more information call: 730-4466.
Annual Army OPSEC
Achievement Awards Program
Forward all OPSEC Achievement Award
nominations to IMCOM-K no later than No-
vember 5 in order to recognize significant
achievements in operations security at the
Department of the Army level. For more in-
formation call: 732-7189.
eKnowledge Corp. and NFL Player
Tackle SAT and ACT Test Preparation
The eKnowledge Corporation extends $20
million donation to America’s Military Fami-
lies by making available SAT and ACT test
preparation software to military families
and veterans. Order free software now and
study during the summer. To place an order
visit: www.eknowledge.com/military. For
more information call 770-992-0900 or Red
Cloud Education Center: 732-7015.
AMEDD Medical Recruiters
Coming to Red Cloud
AMEDD recruiters will be available to an-
swer your questions about becoming a
AMEDD at the Yongsan Annual Pacific Rim
Retention Conference today from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. AMEDD recruiters will be available
to answer your questions on USAG-Red
Cloud tomorrow at the USAG-Casey Digi-
tal Community Conference Center from 1
to 5 p.m. For more information call: 1-808-
833-4753.
Lt. Dan Band Coming to Casey
The Lt. Dan Band with Gary Sinise will be
performing behind the USAG-Gateway
Club in Gateway Park tomorrow night at 7
p.m. Inclement weather location will be in
Hanson Field House. For more information
call: 732-6869.
USO Golf Tournament
at Indianhead Golf Course
The USO Golf Tournament will begin at the
Indianhead Golf Course tomorrow at 8 a.m.
If you have not yet signed up you can go
to www.case4yusonewsletter.com/contac-
tus and complete the entrance form. Click
submit. Stop by the USO and pay your fee
no later than today. For more information
call: 730-4466.
Workforce Town Hall Meeting
The next workforce town hall meeting will
be held Aug. 18. Send questions, con-
cerns, or topics to Plans, Analysis, and In-
tegration Office by July 14. For information
call: 732-6151.
AREA I
Command answers issues during town hall meeting
By Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Soldiers,
Civilians and Family members had their
questions answered regarding garrison life by
the commander and directors during a town
hall meeting June 16 in the USAG-Casey
Community Activity Center.
The purpose of the meeting was to provide
information about garrison activities, plans
and initiatives and discuss ways to improve
quality of life in Area I. Lt. Col. Donald
Meisler, USAG-Casey commander, led the
meeting.
To u r n o r m a l i z a t i o n , c o m m a n d
sponsorship, renovations of Gateway Club,
barracks, Casey lodge, and events held by
Better Opportunities for Unaccompanied
and Single Soldiers were the main topics of
the meeting.
Meisler pointed out tour normalization
was progressing by steps as was command
sponsorship. He said schools, child
development centers, and increasing
the number of commissaries is being
discussed.
“When it comes to the options for the
2010 to 2011 school year, the decision to
build schools has been deferred,” he said.
“There are two accredited international
schools in Uijeongbu and two nonaccredited
schools in Dongducheon where military
Families can send their children.”
Renovations are big issues as well. Meisler
began with the current renovations of
Gateway Club.
The Java Café, as an addition to
the Gateway Club is currently under
construction and will expand the club’s size.
He said Soldiers would be able to enjoy a
Starbucks type of atmosphere as on USAG-
Red Cloud. The café on Casey, he said, is
licensed to sell the Starbucks products, so
there would be no difference between the
two.
Also, Meisler said the garrison is currently
involved in six projects including 12 pipeline
projects to improve the barracks, beginning
with the worst case.
Richard Hall (center standing) asks about the new identification card system deployed by
AAFES. People will need to present their Common Access Card when entering AAFES facilities
or while purchasing products during checkout. It was one of the concerns discussed during the
town hall meeting held in the USAG-Casey Community Activity Center June 16. — U.S. Army
photo by Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon
The expansion of Casey Lodge at Red
Cloud was discussed during the meeting.
“Our goal is to expand the Casey
lodge to support the increasing number of
Families moving to and from Casey as tour
normalization and command sponsorship
progresses,” Meisler said. “Casey Lodge
currently has 65 rooms. We will add 48
more.”
More than 20 issues, from parking lots
to problems with the Army and Air Force
Exchange Service, were brought up during
the meeting.
First question was about the increasing
need for more parking lots. As command
sponsorship becomes effective, more Family
members and Soldiers will buy, and are
entitled to buy, privately owned vehicles.
Shortage of parking spaces will become an
issue, Meisler said. The question is how will
the garrison prepare for the growing need?
“We will see a lot more privately owned
vehicles soon,” he said. “We are looking for
a site to build new parking lots. In Yongsan,
they put additional parking behind the
Post Exchange. For the same reasons we are
looking for similar areas.”
Another complaint was about furniture
for new Soldiers. Although more Soldiers
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want to buy new furniture in Korea when
they bring their Families, there seems to be
no suitable way to dispose of old furniture
when they move on.
“We have an option: the Foreign Goods
Transaction Office, which is approved by
the Korean government, was established
for Soldiers to buy duty free goods or sell
them to other people.” Meisler explained.
“Unfortunately, this option is not well
known in our community; it’s like a swap
shop, if you own a POV and wish to sell it,
you can advertise it on their website. Or,
if someone wants to get rid of something
before leaving, they can advertise and sell it
at market value.”
There were issues by Family members
asking if AAFES would stock more clothing
for children.
“We started a section for children’s
clothing last month and are trying to
diversify sizes for adults,” said Ken Limtiaco,
AAFES northern region manager. “We are
beginning to advertise; it takes some time
for the word to spread.”
“There are still some inconveniences
compared with other areas, but one thing
is abundantly clear; we are certainly making
progress,” Meisler said.
Ackerman
takes command
of HHD
Lt. Col. Donald Meisler (right), USAG-
Casey Commander passes the Head-
quarters and Headquarters Division
“Defenders” Company guidon from Capt.
Kimberley Nelson, former USAG-HHD
commander to Capt. Robyn Ackerman
signifying the new bearer of responsibil-
ity and commander of HHD in a change
of command ceremony June 17 at the
USAG-Casey Hanson Field House.”I am
extremely excited about being here in Ko-
rea, I just came out of our Captain Career
Course and I requested this assignment,
so I cannot wait to get my feet wet and
help with the Soldiers and the community,”
Ackerman said. — U.S. Army photo by
Pfc. Jamal Walker
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Army birthday celebrated on Red Cloud and Stanley

(Left) Damien Floyd (center) hands cookies to Sgt. Joonghyo Lee, 618th Dental Company senior KATUSA, at USAG-Red Cloud Troop Medical Clinic. USAG-Red Cloud Pear Blossom Cot-
tage baked cookies and delvered them to soliders in the garrison June 17 in celabration of 234th Army birthday. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon. (Right) Lt. Col. Alfred Francis
cuts the Army’s birthday cake with soon to be Pvt. Joshoa Hammond during the Army birthday celebration given in Camp Stanley’s Pear Blossom Cottage June 16. Francis thanked all the
volunteers working in the Cottage for all they do for Soldiers and their Famlies and gave certificates of appreciation. “This celebration is about all of you who volunteer to make life better for
the Soldiers and their Families,” Francis said. “Although these certificates look small, they mean a lot. Every time I look around I see all of you volunteering your time here at the Cottage.
You service is not going unrecognized.” Preparations for the celebration took volunteers 16 hours, which included baking the birthday cake and preparing food representing cuisine from
different parts of Asia. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

The first heat of the Women’s Division of the 2009 Warrior Country Individual Swimming Championship begins at the sound of the starting gun June 13 in the Hanson Field House outdoor pool.
Jessica Boudreaux placed 1 with a time of 45:94. Additional photos from this event are available online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Soldiers compete for individual swimming honors

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Winning an
Individual Swimming Championship in
Warrior Country seems like something for
which one would train hard. For Jason Kim,
winning 1 in 2 of the fastest categories and
winning 1 with a team in a relay race came
second nature. He placed 1 in the 50-meter
freestyle with a time of 26:31, 1 in the 10-
meter freestyle with a time of 1:08:41 and
2 in the 10-meter backstroke with a time
of 1:21:06.
I really didn’t train for the competition.
I was a member of the swimming team in
college, but haven’t been in the pool in more
than a year, Kim said.
Kim was not the only Soldier to place
high in more than one event. Cody Jones
placed 1 in the 200- meter freestyle with a
time of 2:39:45, 1 in the Men’s Open 100-
meter breaststroke with a time of 1:27:41, 3
in the Men’s Open 100-meter butterfly with
a time of 1:37:19, 1 in the Men’s Division
200 meter medley relay as part of the 4 man
team of Michael Gonzalez, Jason Sorell, and
Eric Corbett with a time of 2:45:60, 2 in the
Men’s Division 200-meter freestyle relay of
the same team with a time of 2:20:46.
Anthony Esposito placed 2 in the Men’s
Open 50-meter freestyle with a time of
28:03, 1 in the Men’s Open10-meter
backstroke with a time of 1:21:00, 2 in the
Men’s Division 200-meter medley relay as
part of a 4 man team with Patrick Walsh,
Eric Dieter, and Daniel English with a
time of 2:48:47, 1 in the Men’s Division
20- meter freestyle relay with the same team
clocking 2:13:81.
Patrick Walsh placed 1 in 4 categories
of the Men’s Senior bracket. He placed 1 in
the 50-meter freestyle with a time of 32:26,
1 in the 100-meter backstroke with a time
of 1:52:56, 1 in the 20- meter individual
medley with a time of 4:11:25, 1 as part of
the team Daniel English, Eric Dieter and
Anthony Esposito as mentioned before.
Ambur Pittman placed 1 in 2 of the
Women’s events, the 10- meter freestyle with
a time of 2:00:44, the 100-meter backstroke
with a time of 2:10:78, and 2 in the 50-
meter freestyle with a time of 48:69.
“These results are made more remarkable
considering we had a field of more than 100
competitors,” said James Williams, USAG-
Casey sports specialist.
For results of the 2009 Warrior Country Patrick Walsh finishes 1 in the Men’s Senior
Individual Swimming Championship turn 50 meter Freestyle with a time of 32:26. —
to page 18. U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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Feedback in action
Yongsan to highlight cool ideas
United States Army Garrison-Yongsan Customer Service Officer Lia Abney administers the garrison’s Interactive Customer Evaluation service. A
new monthly column beginning July 10 in the Morning Calm and garrison Web site will highlight real ICE comments and how they changed the
community. — U.S. Army photo by Dan Thompson
2009 Summer Reading Program kicks off
By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than
300 Yongsan kids and parents gathered at the
Yongsan Library June 23 to celebrate the 2009
Summer Reading Program kickoff party.
The Summer Reading Program is designed
to encourage kids to read books and provide an
environment during the summer vacation where
children may continue to learn. More than 200
children originally signed up for the program;
yet still more showed up at the party.
This year’s theme is “Be creative.” At 11:30
a.m. every Tuesday from June 23 to July 28, the
Yongsan Library will feature crafts, stories, games,
and food for children. Topics include “Welcome
to the Space Age,””Pioneer Play,””Korea Crafts,”
and “Whatever the Weather.”
Through the weekly activities, children
will develop a habit of reading good books,
accumulate knowledge and become creative
in arts and school, said Esther Kim, Yongsan
Library Director.
Participating kids will be divided into three
age groups: children, preschool and young
adults. Each will have its own book list.
“I believe reading is the most important skill
a child can ever get,” Kim said. “We hope the
Summer Reading Program will also strengthen
the morale of Soldiers and their Families.”
Following a cake-cutting ceremony,
AREA II
Joanne Sharp reads aloud to more than 300 children at the Yongsan Library 2009 Summer
Reading Program June 23. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
United States Forces Korea Commander Gen.
Walter Sharp and Joanne Sharp read two
stories for the children, “If I Built a Car” by
Chris van Dusen and “Carla’s Sandwichs” by
Debbie Herman. Other activities at the party
included decorating cupcakes and painting
T-shirts and book bags.
“We also hope to invite the newcomers
and acquaint them with library services
through the Summer Reading Program,” Kim
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By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — What does
the garrison do with ICE feedback? That
will be the focus of a new Morning Calm
monthly series about actual ICE issues
submitted in Area II and how those issues
were resolved. The first installment will be
printed July 10.
The Interactive Customer Evaluation,
also known by its cooler name “ICE,” is
a Department of Defense-wide initiative
to gather customer feedback. Using ICE,
customers may leave paper comment
cards and feedback online at http://ice.
disa.mil/ to rate garrison services, to
include everything from dining facilities
to post offices.
“Whether someone has a positive or
negative comment, we want to be sure
to capture that and see what we can
do about it,” said United States Army
Garrison-Yongsan Customer Service
Officer Lia Abney.
With the introduction of the ICE in
action series, Morning Calm and garrison
Web site readers will be able to see what
service providers are doing to address
specific concerns, Abney said.
“The new series will highlight real ICE
comments we receive and a quick interview
with the service provider to explain how the
provider made their service more customer-
friendly,” she said. Abney hopes the new
series will bring to light some grassroots
improvements that are usually enacted with
little or no publicity.
“The garrison is constantly improving
services, but customers may not be able
to distinguish which changes were made
because of ICE,” she said. “We want to
show, by using real world examples, how
customers are empowered to improve
their environment simply by giving us
ICE feedback.”
ICE is one of the strongest feedback
tools customers have, Abney says. “Not only
does the Yongsan Garrison commander see
each comment, but so does the service
provider involved in a specific comment,”
she said. “When the feedback includes
contact information, the service provider
must provide a response within three
business days.”
Abney says the new ICE in action
series will demonstrate how effective
ICE can be.
said. “We have a lot of materials that they
can explore. We have books and tapes on an
online database, a reference library, language
tapes, magazines, DVDs, and more.”
The Yongsan Library also offers a
storytelling hour for preschoolers Tuesdays,
10:00-11:00 a.m.
For information on the 2009 Summer
Reading Program or any Yongsan Library
service, call 723-7380.
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News & Notes

Community Information Forum
Join USAG-Yongsan residents for the
monthly Community Information Forum
9 a.m. Tuesday, June 30 at the Yongsan
Community Services Building, Rm.
118. Garrison Commander Col. Dave
Hall and key community leaders will
present information on current projects,
construction, renovations, events and
answer questions. For information, call
738-3336.

Independence day Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day July 4, noon-
9:30 p.m. at Collier Field House, Field
No. 12. This year’s festival will include a
Kids Land, food stands, fun run, 8th U.S.
Army Band, fireworks and much more.
Experience a piece of home this 4th of
July weekend! For information, call 738-
5254/5419.

Closure Notice
On Thursday July 9 the 411th CSB/CCK
at Camp Coiner will be closed all day
because of a unit organizational day. For
emergencies please contact Kenneth
Kitahara, Director of Contracting 010-4794-
0035. For information, call 724-5288.

Deana Carter Meditation instructor Choi Mi-hyang (center) advises meditation group participants in how to focus and calm their thoughts in conjunction with a breathing
Enjoy a concert by Deana Carter with technique June 18. Choi welcomes community members interested in experiencing an Eastern-style meditation session each Thursday at 5 p.m. at
your family and friends 7 p.m. July 5 at South Post Chapel.. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
Collier Field House Parking Lot. Seating is
available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For information, call 738-5254/5419.

Environmental Officer Training

The Environmental Officer Course
includes all aspects of the Korean specific
Environmental Governing Standards as they
apply to unit operations. Unit commanders
should appoint and train an EO. The EO
acts as a liaison between their unit and
installation management to ensure units meet
environmental standards. The next class is
8 a.m. July 7-9 at the USO Classroom, 2nd
floor, Bldg 1225, Camp Kim. For information,
call 724-6151 or 724-5008.
Seeking Psychiatrist
The Brian Allgood Army Community
Hospital is seeking an outpatient
clinic-based psychiatrist to provide
professional psychiatric services to
adults in a clinical practice setting.
Qualifications include: two year’s
post-residency experience in a clinical
setting within the last three years. The
deadline to apply is June 19. Contact
the contracting office at Brian Allgood
Army Community Hospital, MEDDAC-
Korea. For information, call 737-6010.
Class offers Eastern meditation instruction
By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Are you
looking for some peace of mind? You
might be able to find it in the hypo-gastric
breathing class held every Thursday, 5-7 p.m.
at South Post Chapel.
Republic of Korea Army Support Group
began organizing the Eastern meditation class
in April. Visitors may expect some stretching,
light exercise, and meditation.
“Unlike working out in the weight room
or playing sports, this class trains one’s
mind,” said instructor Choi Mi-hyang. “You
can compare this to washing your car versus
fixing your engine.”
There are two goals in the class, Choi said.
“The first goal is fitness of your body. We do
stretches and exercises. The second is fitness
of your mind; this
means you gain
conscious control
“You can compare this to washing your
over your emotions car versus fixing your engine.”
and thoughts.”
She said fitness Choi Mi-hyang
of the body and
Meditation instructor
the mind will
ultimately lead to
enlightenment. you look inside yourself.”
“The final stage, the reason we practice Pfc. Bae Soo-man, a regular participant,
is to completely know one’s inner self and said it was a great way to make yourself
be able to control it,” she said. “We call feel better.
that enlightenment.” “You get the sense of working out your body
You do not have to set such a lofty goal and mind,” Bae said. “It’s a nice little exercise
for yourself to try the class out, though. The that clears up my mind in the afternoon.”
class is open to everyone. If you are interested in learning more
“What we practice is a very basic about Eastern meditation, call 738-7111 or
stage,” Choi said. “We utilize breathing visit Room 208, South Post Chapel 5 p.m.
and sound to do simple exercises that help Thursdays to experience a session.

BOSS is Sending Cookies to Combat

Korea introduces new currency
BOSS is asking your help in getting
addresses of deployed Servicemembers Americans serving in Korea
and DOD Civilians who would like to may see a new 50,000 won bill
receive a free box of Girl Scout cookies. that reached the streets June
Please e-mail the full APO addresses for 24. No worries, officials say,
recipients to latina.brown@korea.army.mil the bill is the real deal. The
or bryon.mcgainey@korea.army.mil. new bill features the portrait of
Shin Saim-dang, a 16th century
Hazardous Waste Handler’s Course
painter, author, and the mother
DPW Environmental Division is sponsoring
Initial and refresher employee training
of a famous Korean philosopher
designed for personnel and their supervisors featured on the 5,000 won bill.
that are assigned duties involving actual or The bills are worth about $35,
potential exposure to HM/HW. The course mostly yellow in color and a
is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 10 in the USO class little bit bigger than the 10,000
room, 2nd floor, Bldg 1225, Camp Kim. For won note. Korean officials
information, call 724-6151 or 724-5008. used high-tech anti-forgery
techniques, such as holograms
For a complete list of community
and variable ink. — U.S. Army
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at photo by David McNally
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
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Moneywise tour comes to Yongsan

By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Amid continuing concern
about the financial world, Army Community Service
invited two renowned financial planners, Kelvin Boston
and Peter Bielagus to offer financial advice to the Yongsan
community.
A three-hour ‘Moneywise’ presentation attracted more
than 50 people in the ACS building June 17. Boston
originally launched his tour in 2000 with the intention of
empowering average Americans with financial information,
he said.
Boston emphasized that military service members were
in an ideal position to become financially successful.
“In the U.S. people are getting laid off right now,” he said.
“But you have job security with pay raises and a potential
pension plan after 20 years of service.”
The three most important factors in becoming financially
successful are facing the fear of losing money from an
investment, being in control of your economic policy,
and observing others that have become successful, Boston
explained.
“Here’s a rule of thumb,” he said. “I call it the power
of ten: save ten percent of your income, for an annual ten
percent return for ten years.”
Some of his other advice included taking advantage of
military benefits, saving, and getting a college degree.
Bielagus set the theme of his lecture as ‘being ready
[financially] before you need to be.’ He suggested two ways
to become financially prepared for a better future: building
Creator and host of the Moneywise television show Kelvin
Boston gives financial advice to a Yongsan audience June 17.
— U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
good credit and having a budget plan that works.
“Credit ratings can affect your future in a variety of
ways,” he said. “Employers look at your credit rating before
hiring, banks look at your credit ratings to determine your
interest rates on loans, and insurance companies look at
your credit ratings to set the right premiums.”
Bielagus outlined six ways of increasing one’s credit
scores:
• Fix mistakes on your credit report
• Pay off debt
• Establish a consistent payment history
• Stop applying for new credit cards
• Don’t cancel credit cards, they will lower your score
• Set your children as authorized user of your credit
card, which will allow your children to inherit your good
credit score
He also encouraged the audience to refrain from
unnecessary consumption. He advised Soldiers and Family
members to make a list of what they want, what they do not
need, and what they are actually spending money on.
“By making such lists, you’ll realize that you are spending
too much money on thing that you don’t need,” he said.
“Instead of saving money for things that you really want
like a car or a house, you’ll notice that Starbucks, Dunkin’
Donuts, Krispy Kreme and Marlboro are taking a chunk
out of your budget.”
A lively question and answer session followed the
presentation.
“I think today’s presentation was great,” Brady Lawrence,
a retired Servicemember who attended the lecture, said.
“Presentations like this help raise the quality of life for
Soldiers and their Families.”
“We are a home of the free because of the brave,” Boston
said in closing. “American would not be here if it weren’t for
your sacrifice. This is our way of paying back for your service.
We want to raise you up because you have raised us up.”

Counseling helps
build stronger bonds
By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — As children
reach adolescence, it becomes vital to foster an
environment where they can trust their parents
and talk openly, according to experts.
with children can be particularly difficult
during the family movement or separation
due to duty tour. “As parents, it is easy to
fall into limited communication patterns.
Increased communication at times of
transition can help to ease the process for
those we leave behind,” said Geri Fortner, File photo by USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

K-16 DFAC finds recipe for success

“Adolescents need their parents as much
as when they were young. They need more
advanced relationships and different quality
of time,” explained U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan Army Substance Abuse Counseling
Service counselor Adrea Donoghue.
“Find pockets of time to interact with your
kids. Maybe you cannot have a whole hour to
talk, but you can find ten minutes to wash the
dishes together or walk the dog with them,”
added Maninder Sharma, ASACS counselor.
The ASACS team offers parenting tips for
how to build close bonds with the children.
n Do listen. Really listening creates an
environment where the children will be more
likely to come for advice when needed.
n Show your respect. Trying to over-control
teen’s beliefs can undermine their confidence.
n Spend time together. Follow the lead of your
teen in choosing some of the family activities,
even when they are not your cup of tea.
n Do not avoid talking about topics like drug
or sex. Discuss them openly and arm your
teen with accurate information.
n Be flexible. Don’t be afraid to change the
approach if it’s not working. Arm yourself with
information about adolescent development.
In an Army community, building bonds
ASACS counselor.
n Talk to your teen about your upcoming
departure; make them a part of the process
and share your thoughts and feelings, as
appropriate.
n Invite you teens to your departure point
if possible.
n Establish a routine of communication for
frequent short contacts, but make allowance
for those times when your teen really needs to
talk. Today’s technology, such as VOIP, makes
it easier to have regular contacts.
n Stay in contact with other adults who
have regular contact with your teen: teachers,
chaplain, coach.
n Show interest in your teen’s life through
empathy and validation.
Experts also encourage parents to take
advantage of various programs that Yongsan
Garrison offers. “Check what the garrison
has for family activities. Get involved and
try to have fun together,” said Donoghue. “If
parents ever need any assistance, they can call
738-4579 and ask us for help.”
Look for weekly parenting tips from
the ASACS team each week this summer
in both the Morning Calm newspaper
and this website.
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
K-16 Air Base — Eighth U.S. Army and
Installation Management officials announced
winners and runners-up for the prestigious Philip
A. Connelly awards competition June 17.
The winner in the small garrison category
went to the 501st Military Intelligence
Brigade at Camp Humphreys. The runner up
is the 2nd Battalion (Assault), 2nd Aviation
Regiment stationed at K-16 Air Base in
Seongnam, just south of Seoul.
“It’s pretty remarkable considering how
remote and isolated K-16 Air Base is from
Yongsan and other 2nd Infantry Divsion
units,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Lewis, 2-2
Aviation commander.
Lewis commended his Soldiers and their
noncommissioned officer-in-charge.
“Sergeant First Class Katina Saxon’s
leadership has been outstanding,” he said.
Saxon is the senior food operations sergeant
for the K-16 Air Base Dining Facility.
Eighth U.S. Army and IMCOM-Korea
evaluation teams inspected Army dining facilities
in Korea May 11 - June 5 to select the victors in
the 42nd regional Connelly competition.
In the large garrison category, Company D,
302nd Brigade Support Battalion at Camp Hovey
won, with 3-2nd Air Defense Artillery Battalion
taking runner-up status at USAG-Humphreys.
The winner of the Field Kitchen category
is the 557th Military Police Company, also
at Humphreys Garrison.
“Congratulations to the winners and
runners-up, and to all units who participated
in this year’s competition,” wrote Brig. Gen.
John Uberti, IMCOM-Korea commanding
general. “The winners in each category will
represent 8th U.S. Army and IMCOM-Korea
at the upcoming Department of the Army
level competition.”
The purpose of the annual Connelly
competition is to iImprove the “professionalism
of food service personnel, thus providing the
best quality food service to supported Soldier
diners,” according to Army officials.
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Thinking Strategically Category: PETS

S
trategic Planning is the key to the
success of any organization. Every
now and then, organizations need
to review mission, vision and goals
and adjust fire on how to get the job done.
Earlier this week, my senior staff met to
map out the “way ahead” for U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan. The most important
aspect of this workshop was a discussion
of how we as the garrison are meeting your
needs as a community member.
It’s our goal to build relationships
based on trust and confidence through
open communication with all of you as
customers and stakeholders. I want Yongsan
community members to be satisfied with
living and working at the garrison. We
are truly committed to that end. This is a
routine and recurring review that sparks a
continuous cycle of improvement.
Why does USAG-Yongsan exist? The
garrison brings vital life support services to
a community of about 17,000 American
Servicemembers, Civilian Employees, their
Family Members, contractors and retirees
serving in the Republic of Korea. These
services include emergency first response,
public works, such as utilities and roads,
child care services, transportation and
housing, to name a few.
There are 179 installations in the Army
today. In 2008, USAG-Yongsan earned the WANTED: SAMOYED PUPPY
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in the top seven contenders for the title.
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be completed. Our vision is to continue 5090, Email: jvf5090@hotmail.com
living up to the standards of the Army Disclaimer
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We will do this until the last resident tions not entitled to duty-free privileges are covered by the Republic of Korea/United States Status of
moves out. How we get there is a matter of Forces Agreement (SOFA), as implemented by USFK Regulations 643-2 and 60-1. Questions regarding
the transfer of duty-free items should be directed to the local Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.
reviewing our strategic plan, applying our
values and engaging on each front.
I am happy to report to you that USAG-
Yongsan has a plan that guarantees success.
Our strategic planning is just a start.
Family Cultural Exchange Program
We will improve quality of life in the
Yongsan community through hard work and
good management practices, and continue
to design and develop processes that make
Yongsan a great place to live and work.
As always, your input is desired and
valued. Please use the Interactive Customer
Evaluation system online, or call my Hotline
at 738-3484.
You deserve the best home possible for
all the great work you do. USAG-Yongsan
is truly the “Army’s Home” in Seoul.

UN Command ceremony honors fallen heroes

A Thai Soldier (foreground) leads United Nations Honor Guard pallbearers June 24 as
they solemnly escort a coffin containing the remains of Korean War Soldiers killed in
action. The Fallen Hero Joint Departure Ceremony commemorates the sacrifices made
by all Soldiers, both accounted and unaccounted for, said United States Forces Korea
Commander Gen. Walter L. Sharp. “In the event their remains are obscured by the
legacy of battle that took their lives - we shall keep looking until they are found,” he said.
“Once found, we will keep our promise. That is what we are doing here today.” — U.S.
Army Photo by Dan Thompson
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501st Military Intelligence Brigade - Red Dragons Highlight Their Capability

Staff Sergeant Kim of the 501st MI BDE gives a brief to the Republic of Korea (ROK) participants from the ROK Intel School, Third ROK Army, Defense Intelligence Command, Korean Defense
Intelligence Agency, Combined Forces Command, and Defense Security Agency, on Ground Component Capabilities during “war and peace time” for the CAPEX in USAG Humphreys on 18 June
2009. To see all Morning Calm photos visit www.flickr.com/photos/imcomkorea — U.S. Army Photo by SGT Shawn Cassatt

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GSA Outreach Asia 2009

The first-ever Products and Services Exposition and Training
Conference of its kind for military and federal customers in the
Asia-Pacific region.
Korea military and DOD civilian participation in the regional
event is encouraged by the USFK, EUSA, 7AF, 51FW and CCK
commanders, unit funds permitting. The event will be held from
July 21 to July 23 at the Taiyo Recreation Center on Yokota Air
Base, Japan.
The GSA Outreach Asia is an official government conference,
free and open to all military, D o D civilian, federal, and KGS
employees. All are welcome.
Attendees can earn Continuous Learning Points for more than
55 hours of free training on mission-oriented topics like complex
acquisitions, project management, “green” purchasing, and how to
use GSA e Tools and GSA Schedule contracts.
Visit the Exhibit Hall to meet GSA Schedule contractors and
other vendors offering a wide range of products and services featuring
furniture, recreation, logistics, business support and more.
And be sure to attend the opening night Welcome Reception at
the Officer’s Club.
Avoid the late rush at the door by registering now at www.
outreachasia.gsa.gov

Help Our Troops Call Home

Nearly 200,000 have helped program reach milestone
Just five years after the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) introduced a
phone card program to keep American troops in touch with their Families back home,
contributions are already about to surpass $8 million.
As of the end of May, contributions to “Help Our Troops Call Home,” have
generated $7,984,830 in telecommunications support for Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors
and Marines.
“To be approaching $8 million just five years into the program is a testament to the
value Military Exchange Global prepaid phone cards offer both the sender and receiver,”
said AAFES’ Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm. “With the 4th of
July just around the corner, we hope the American public will continue partnering with
us to find affordable ways to keep the lines of communication between the home front
and the front lines open.”
Since the inception of “Help Our Troops Call Home” in March 2004, 174,030
individual orders for approximately 349,000 phone cards have been sent. More than
30,000 of those have been earmarked for “any service member” and distributed
via charities such as the American Red Cross, Air Force Aid Society, Fisher House
Foundation, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Soldier & Family Assistance Center and
USO with the remainder going to specific Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines.
By simply logging on to aafes.org <https://thor.aafes.com/scs/default.aspx> or calling
800-527-2345, friends, family members and even civic groups can take part in the “Help
Our Troops Call Home” effort by sending any one of three Military Exchange Global
Prepaid Phone cards, including a 550-minute denomination card capable of providing
more than two hours of call time from any of 69 phone centers in Iraq, Afghanistan or
Kuwait to the United States.

June 26 - July 2

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Madagascar (PG) 3 p.m. Crank: High Voltage Hannah Montana
CASEY 17 Again (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. The Taking of Pelham 123 No Show
Crank: High Voltage No Show
The Taking of Pelham 123 Observe and Report (R) 7:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 The Taking of Pelham 123
(R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m.
(PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

Hannah Montana Hannah Montana

HENRY The Hangover (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 3 p.m. State of Play
(R) 7 p.m. The Hangover Obsessed (PG-13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
768-7724 (R) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Hannah Montana Hannah Montana

HUMPHREYS The Taking of Pelham 123 (G) 3:30 p.m. (G) 3:30 p.m. Obsessed Obsessed Sunshine Cleaning Sunshine Cleaning
(R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. The Taking of Pelham 123 The Taking of Pelham 123 (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
753-7716 (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY State of Play Fighting The Taking of Pelham 123 No Show Crank: High Voltage No Show The Proposal
(R) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
730-5412

State of Play Fighting Crank: High Voltage

KUNSAN (PG) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. No Show No Show No Show TBD
State of Play
782-4987 (PG) 8:30 p.m.
Sunshine Cleaning
(PG) 8:30 p.m.
Night at The Museum
The Proposal Night at The Museum (PG) 1 / 7 p.m.
OSAN (PG-13) 7 (PG) 1 / 7 p.m. The Proposal The Proposal Terminator: Salvation TBD TBD
Terminator: Salvation The Proposal (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m
784-4930 (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. (R) 3:30 / 9:30 p.m. Terminator: Salvation
(PG-13) 8:30 p.m.

The Hangover Sunshine Cleaning

RED CLOUD (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Crank: High Voltage 17 Again Dragonball
No Show The Taking of Pelham 123
(R) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
732-6620 Obsessed
(PG-13) 9 p.m.

Fighting The Hangover

STANLEY (PG-13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. The Hangover Obsessed 12 Rounds
The Proposal
Crank: High Voltage (PG) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
No Show
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
Hannah Montana (PG-13) 7 / 9 p.m.
732-5565 (G) 9:00 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m.

The Proposal The Proposal Sunshine Cleaning Crank: High Voltage Crank: High Voltage Obsessed Obsessed
(PG-13) 5:30 / 8:30 P.M. (PG-13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (R) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN Fighting The Pink Panther The Pink Panther State of Play State of Play 12 Rounds 12 Rounds
(Pg-13) 6 P.M. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 p.m.
738-7389 Hotel For Dogs Bolt Bolt Bedtime Stories Bedtime Stories Dragonball Dragonball
(Pg) 6 P.M. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m (PG) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6 p.m.

U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
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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 Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Super Gym Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel Gospel 1300 Super Gym Walker
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Super Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel Gym 1300 Camp Carroll
Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel KATUSA Contemporary
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Tuesday 1900 Super Gym Friday 1900 Camp Walker
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel Korean Korean
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel Wednesday 1930 Super Gym Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Stanley Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
COGIC United Pentecostal Catholic Services
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Mass Catholic Services
KATUSA Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Mass
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel Sunday 0930 Super Gym Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium 1700 Camp Eagle Chapel 1130 Camp Carroll
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist 0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Jewish
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel Jewish Worship Service
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Early Morning Service Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel (Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
call 753-3909
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel Catholic Services
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Later Day Saints Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Jewish www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel Jewish for helpful links and information.
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel

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 732-6169
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Team effort the key to a successful mission

humphreys garrison — Soldiers from 304th Signal Battalion and 3-2nd Aviation Regiment (GSAB) conducted
sling load operations between USAG-Humphreys and Camp Mobile June 16. See page 23 for story. Download high
resolution photos at www.flickr.com/photos/usaghumphreys/ — U.S. Army photos by Lori Yerdon and Ken Hall
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More photos of this event available at www.flickr.com/photos/8tharmy. U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Kim, Kuan Min
DOD Homeowners Assistance Program
By CPT Tyler Davidson
Special to the Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON — The Department of Defense
Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) was established by the
Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of
1966. The HAP was originally intended to provide monetary
relief to eligible servicemembers and federal civilian employees
who suffered a financial loss on the sale of their home when a base
closure or realignment was determined to have caused decline in
the local residential real estate market.
The recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 has expanded the scope of the HAP in response
to the mortgage foreclosure and credit crisis. This expansion is
backed by $555 million in appropriated funds and is intended
to assist servicemembers and federal civilian employees whose
medical and professional situations require them to sell their
primary residences. Permanent eligibility to enroll in the HAP
has now been extended to “Warriors in Transition” - defined as
servicemembers who have a service-connected disability rating
of 30% or greater disability - and to surviving spouses of fallen
servicemembers. In addition, servicemembers and federal civilian
employees who own or owned a home in a real estate market
affected by the Base Realignment and Closure initiatives of 2005
(BRAC05) are now eligible for the expansion until September 30,
2012 (or an earlier date designated by the Secretary of Defense),
without a determination that real estate values have dropped in
their area due to a closure or realignment. Finally, servicemembers
DeCA launches Li’l Heroes Program July 6
By Courtney Rogers
Special to the Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON — As part of an ongoing
effort to emphasize that the commissary is a benefit for the
whole military family, the Defense Commissary Agency is
launching an exciting new initiative effective July 6: the Li’l
Heroes Baby Program.
A new addition to the family brings not only more joy,
but also more expenses. As household budgets tighten, the
average savings of 30 percent or more customers realize by
shopping at the commissary helps families make ends meet.
In fact, a family of four can save an average of nearly $3,400
per year by shopping at the commissary, based on October
2008 USDA figures for retail grocery store food purchases
consumed at home.
“Customers have told us that the commissary is their
most important nonpay benefit, so we want to maintain
that by supporting the whole military family as much as
possible,” DeCA Director and CEO Philip E. Sakowitz Jr.
said. “We value the sacrifices these families have made for
NEWS
who undergo a permanent change of station (PCS) are also eligible
to enroll in the HAP until September 30, 2012 (or an earlier date
designated by the Secretary of Defense).
Eligibility for particular HAP benefits varies depending on
the type of applicant. In the case of Warriors in Transition and
surviving spouses, the home at issue must have been owned by
the servicemember when he/she was deployed after September 11,
2001 and during which he/she was wounded or died. Warriors
in Transition must also be relocating for medical treatment or
medical retirement, while surviving spouses must relocate within
two years of their spouse’s death. Personnel who are applying for
HAP benefits as a consequence of BRAC05 must have owned
and occupied the home at issue prior to May 13, 2005 and
have continuously owned the home between May 13, 2005 and
July 1, 2006. Finally, to qualify as a permanently reassigned
servicemember, the home must have been owed prior to July 1,
2006 and the servicemember must have permanently changed
stations after February 1, 2006. Each type of HAP benefit is only
available once to each applicant, which means a person could
potentially qualify for HAP benefits on three different occasions,
assuming they meet the differing requirements.
Personnel who are eligible for the HAP can expect help in
offsetting losses incurred when homes are sold, purchased by the
U.S. Government, or foreclosed upon. However, an approved
HAP claim and benefit may still result in some financial loss. The
main goal of the HAP is to reduce the magnitude of housing sale
losses to a level that does not destroy a person’s finances and credit.
When dealing with the private sale of a home, homeowners may
For the “Li’l Heroes Benefit Bulletin” visit the DeCA site
http://www.commissaries.com/baby on July 6.
THE MORNING CALM
Senior Soldiers train
By Cpl. Kim Kuan-min
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
KOREA COMBAT TRAINING CENTER — Senior U.S.
and Republic of Korea Army trained together June 22 at the Korea
Combat Training Center in Gwangwon In-Je.
“Thank you for hosting us today, I know we will learn a lot
from this tour. Soon we will celebrate the 59th anniversary of our
strong alliance,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Winzenried,
the senior enlisted leader of Command Forces Command, U.S.
Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army, as he greeted the Republic
of Korea Army Soldiers assigned to the KCTC. “I will seek more
opportunities to train together.”
The KCTC was established April 2002 to manage KCTC
battalion-level training, develop concepts, construct systems of
brigade-level training and support combat experiments related
to the Republic of Korea Army reorganization. The program is
currently under development to expand from the brigade to the
division level.
In this battlefield scenario, U.S. and ROK sergeants major
fought north Korean soldiers.
be compensated for the difference between 95% of the appraised
value of the home (at the time they purchased the home) and the
final sale price or the appraised value of the property at the time
of sale, whichever is greater. Closing costs and realtor fees are also
reimbursable. If an eligible applicant elects to sell their home to
the U.S. Government, the seller may receive up to 75% of the
appraised fair market value of the home at the time of the seller’s
original purchase, or the current total amount of outstanding
mortgages, whichever is greater. Applicants for the HAP who have
a primary residence located overseas are not eligible for government
purchase benefits.
The HAP also offers foreclosure assistance to eligible applicants.
If foreclosure proceedings have commenced, an applicant may elect
to receive foreclosure benefits or private sale benefits. Foreclosure
benefits may be paid directly to the applicant to reimburse for
foreclosure costs paid by the applicant, or paid to third parties on
the applicant’s behalf.
You can obtain more information on the HAP at http://hap.
usace.army.mil. Interested personnel can download application
documents from the HAP website which, upon completion, must
be mailed to the HAP field office of the Corps of Engineers District
that is responsible for the area in which the home at issue is located.
Contact information for HAP field offices is available at http://
hap.usace.army.mil/Contact.html. Processing times for HAP
applications average between 90 to 120 days after receipt of an
application by a HAP field office. However, due to the anticipated
increase in the number of applications as a consequence of the
expansion of the HAP program, processing times may be longer.
our country, and hope that the support this program will
provide will make the commissary even more worth the
trip for them.”
The Li’l Heroes Baby Program will be featured on a
special section of http://www.commissaries.com that will
offer articles from the DeCA dietitian, Lt. Col. Karen
Hawkins, and the agency’s home economist, Kay Blakley,
as well as links to other government sources providing tips
and advice to new parents.
The highlight of this new program will be DeCA’s newest
e-newsletter: the Li’l Heroes Benefit Bulletin. In addition
to linking commissary customers to the articles mentioned
above, this monthly e-newsletter will provide access to
military-exclusive vendor Web pages offering special savings
for readers. This information will help you learn how to
make the commissary that much more worth the trip for
the things your little ones need. Vendors will also be offering
special thank-you gifts to subscribers.
The Commissary always worth the trip and available
online 24/7 at www.commissaries.com. Be sure to check
out this latest promotion July 6.
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602nd ASB Soldier rescues
Korean child from drowning
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs and
Cpl. Kim, Kuan-min, EUSA Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — A
young 2nd infantry Division Soldier gave
the gift of life to a nine-year old Korean
girl when he saved her from drowning at
Haeundae Beach, Busan City on Saturday,
June 13.
Pfc. Richard Bigouette of Bravo Company
602nd Aviation Support Battalion was
swimming a little way from shore with Pfc.
Joshua Davis, also of Bravo 602nd ASB,
when he heard frantic yells and screams from
Koreans on the beach who were pointing
to a place beyond the waves, more than 50
yards out into the water.
A little girl was struggling for her life as
she tried to remain above the water. Another
girl, standing waist-deep in the choppy water
between the waves was crying for help.
“The waves were swelling up and she
was caught between them in deep water,”
Bigouette said. “At first, we heard the two
girls yelling and we didn’t understand what
they were saying but it was obvious the child
was in trouble and I had to help.”
Bigouette, a native of Texas, hasn’t
completed combat lifesaver training, but he
has a selfless heart; he attributes his quick
assessment of the situation to Army basic
training at Fort Jackson, S.C.
“I had a drill sergeant in basic training
who had a strong influence on me. He
6-52 ADA hosts KATUSA families on tour of Suwon Air Base
By 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon
6-52 ADA Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Family
members of four, Korean Augmentee to
the U.S. Army privates toured Suwon Air
Base recently and experienced the military
lifestyle their sons are living as Republic of
Korea Army soldiers.
The family visit program, which was
organized by Lt. Col. Robert L. Kelley,
commander, 6th Battalion 52nd Air Defense
Artillery Regiment, is planned to be
an on-going program that specifically
tailors to family members of incoming
KATUSA privates. After an adjustment and
settling period of about four weeks for the
KATUSA’s, their families are invited for a
day on the installation.
Kelley said the program is an excellent
way to allow KATUSA family members to
understand the environment and lifestyle
their soldiers are experiencing. It also
gives them an opportunity to personally
experience the life they – until now – were
only able to hear about over the phone.
ROKA Sergeant Major Shin, Myoung-
AREA III
Pfc. Richard Bigouette, B Company, 602nd ASB, USAG-Humphreys was at the right place at
the right time and rescued a Korean child from drowning. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
taught us to be confident and professional
and most of all to be vigilant, always keeping
an eye on everything that happens around
us,” said Bigouette.
Bigouette swam quickly to where the girl
was, wrapped his arm around her shoulder
KATUSA families get a glimpse of life in the Korean Army during a tour Suwon Air Base recently. — U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon
cheol, who is in charge of the KATUSAs
on Suwon Air Base said he was extremely
thankful and appreciative for the 6-52
battalion commander’s attention to
KATUSAs. “Although I have been a part of
many units that have come through Suwon
Air Base, no other unit has put forth as much
effort as 6-52,” he said.
The day-long visit opened with an
introduction by Shin, where they discussed
and swam back through the waves toward
the shore where Davis stood by to help
bring her in.
“I worked fast to get her back into shore
and was able to meet up with a few people
who came out as far as they could and we
daily operations of KATUSAs, standards
and regulations they must adhere to and the
overall picture of a KATUSA’s career. The
families toured the base and KATUSA work
areas, followed by lunch with their respective
battery commanders and first sergeants.
At the end of the tour, Kelley, Maj. Jeffrey
Slown, 6-52 battalion executive officer,
and 6-52 Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy
Hockenberry gave the families a welcome
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met on a sandbar about half-way back to the
shoreline,” said Bigouette.
Several people entered the water to help
Bigouette bring the girl to shore. She was
carried to medical personnel who revived
her and saved her life.
“As we were leaving, I could see the girl
with her family and she was walking on her
own,” said Bigouette. “It’s important that
people know that we really care about our
neighbors.”
Maj. David W. Price, Eighth U.S.
Army Battle Command and Knowledge
Management Officer, was vacationing on
Haeundae beach that day and witnessed the
entire sequence of events.
“Out of nowhere, an American Soldier
rushed through the water and began
swimming toward the distressed individual,”
said Price.
Price noted Bigouette was also gasping
for air after the live-saving effort.
“It made me feel so proud that this
Soldier would make the sacrifice to save
a complete stranger. I felt the need to do
the right thing and track down his chain
of command and recommend that he be
recognized for his heroic action.”
Bigouette offered a final thought on his
actions that day.
“What enabled me do this was the overall
experience I’ve received from the Army, a
sense of camaraderie and the training to
react quickly. It may also have been what
my father has taught me, to help anyone in
need,” said Bigouette.
brief, and presented each of them with a
battalion gift.
KATUSA Pvt. Ji, Wook-min said “I was
very glad that my parents were able to visit
our base today. They told me they were very
proud of the fact that I play a significant role
in Korean-American relations. I re-affirmed
to them that I made a promise to myself to
try harder everyday and dedicate my best to
serve both countries as a KATUSA.
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News & Notes Humphreys’ children celebrate Army’s birthday

Meet your
garrison command team
U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys commander
Col. Joseph P. Moore and garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Jason Kim will be at the Main
Exchange lobby July 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. to meet with anyone who has a question,
comment, concern or suggestion about life
and work on USAG-Humphreys. Thursday’s
session is the first of monthly sessions the
commadn team will hold every payday. Speak
up to build a better community and receive a
rapid response to your questions.
Fund Raising Booth
Sign up now for a Fund Raising Booth at
Freedom Fest, July 3-5 at Independence Park.
Send your request for a booth plus names
and contact information for two individuals
from your unit to area3mwrmarketing@korea.
army.mil
Family and Motor Vehicle Safety Day
When: June 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Community Activity Center
Activities include 2.5k run, bike rodeo, POV/
MC safety check, blood pressure, cholesterol,
body fat checks, fire extinguisher training,
prizes, giveaways and free meal for all
participants
Road Closure
Freedom Road from CPX gate to the Main
gate will be closed between 1:45 and 4:30
p.m. Thursday, July 2 in preparation for
Freedom Fest.
Humphreys American School
New student Registration began June 15
New student Orientation begins August 24
in HAS cafeteria at 11 a.m.
Meet and greet your teacher
August 28 from 2 - 3 p.m.
By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Children in the pre-kindergarten class at
Humphreys’ Child Development Center
listened attentively as Maj. John Cole read
“Sam the Army Dog” as part of the Army’s
234th Birthday celebration here, June 18.
“The story not only shows what their
(the children) parents do every day but it
also celebrates the (Army’s) heritage,” said
Joseph Jacks, USAG-Humphreys’ school
liaison officer. “Families are very important
to Soldiers.”
Cole, assigned to Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Maj. John Cole, HHC 2nd CAB reads “Sam the Army Dog” to the pre-kindergarten class at
Aviation Brigade, said he volunteered to read Humphreys’ Child Development Center here, June 18. Humphreys Child and Youth Services
to the 4 and 5-year-olds because “It’s lets the also organized a Family art project and hosted a caking-cutting ceremony in honor of the Army’s
kids know they’re important too.” birthday. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
“Happy Families help (Soldier’s) morale of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, Army of persistent conflict.”
and it’s important (for Soldiers) to have good Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. Humphreys Child and Youth Services
Family support,” he said.
and Secretary of the Army Pete Geren said also organized a Family art project and
Worldwide Soldiers, Family Members, “We are proud of you – an Army Family hosted a caking-cutting ceremony in honor
Civilians and retirees celebrated the Army’s that reflects the diversity of today’s America. of the birthday celebration.
Birthday June 14th. We will continue to develop culturally- “It (the story) was good,” said 5-year-old
In an excerpt from the Senior Army astute, agile, and adaptive leaders who are Sydney Hopper. “I like the Army because it
leader birthday message, Sergeant Major prepared to lead this Nation through an era saves people and it helps helicopters.”
ROK-US Friendship softball tournament action

Humphreys Camp Adventure

Open June through August to all CYS
Services children that have completed grades
1 - 5. Children can sign up for specific weeks
by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the week
they would like to attend.
Visit CYS Services Bldg. 570 or call 753-8507

Safety Office Relocates

The USAG-Humphreys Safety Office has
relocated to Building S484, across from the
Community Activity Center. See the USAG-
Humphreys website for the new safety office
phone numbers

Medical/Dental Clinic Ceremony

The USAG-Humphreys Medical and Dental
Clinic will hold a remodeling ribbon cutting
ceremony July 10 at 9:15 a.m.

Humphreys Construction Update

As Humphreys Garrison grows during the
next several years construction projects will
cause interruptions of electrical and water
service as well as detours and delays on our
roads. We ask your patience as we transform
our post into the Installation of Choice on the
Korean Peninsula.

• Freedom Road water line replacement

is continuing. Please watch for construction
equipment in roadways and signal man
directing traffic.

We Want Your Stories!

We want to publish your stories and
photos in The Morning Calm Weekly
and on the USAG-Humphreys Command Korean and American men’s and women’s softball teams played in the annual ROK-US Friendship Softball Tournament at Soldiers
Channel. Please send any information Field, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, June 21. The day featured friendly but spirited contests between the teams, lunch provided
or products to Ken Hall at the USAG- by Pyeongtaek Chapter, People to People International and a rousing performance by local break dance artists, the B-Boys. Each
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at 754-8847 team received a trophy and gift for participation. — U.S. Army photos by Bob McElroy
or kenneth.david.hall@korea.army.mil.
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Wheels up: 304th signal assets take to the sky

By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Supported by two CH-47 aircrafts and
their crews from 3-2 Aviation Regiment
(General Support Aviation Battalion),
Soldiers from 304th Integrated Theater
Signal Battalion demonstrated their ability
to move troops and assets quickly and safely
during slingload operations June 16.
The training mission day began at 7 a.m.
with a flight operations briefing among
mission pilots. During the briefing, Soldiers
from 304th prepared two communications
vehicles to be flown a round-trip distance
of about 160 miles between USAG-
Humphreys and Camp Mobile. Cut line here. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
304th ITSB commander, Lt. Col. Alfred
Francis said his Soldiers train to deploy
quickly aboard CH-47 aircraft and are able
to reach remote destinations while reducing
risk to lives.
“What we really want to do is to
demonstrate our ability to bring our assets to
locations throughout Korea,” said Francis. “I
have to assure my commander that we have
the ability to place our signal assets wherever
they’re needed, quickly and safely.
“Today, our Soldiers had the chance
to display our capability and show their
proficiency in this operation. We have a Three Soldiers from 304th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion stand by as a communications vehicle is lifted away by a CH-47 from 3-2 Aviation
lot of young Soldiers in the battalion and Regiment (GSAB) during slingload operations at Desiderio Army Airfield, USAG-Humphreys June 16. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
they’ve seen these types of operations on TV finest detail. Soldiers develop during this training is and all contingencies were addressed,” said
and now they get a chance to see how signal Vidal said moving troops and assets by air attention to detail. One oversight during Gerdes. “The planning process anabled the
operations are conducted and the more is a safer way to get everything into place. mission preparations – even the smallest mission to go smoothly because we look at
realistic training I can get them, the more “There’s no roadside bomb hassles and one – will cost you the mission.” everything that could possibly go wrong.”
confidence they’ll have in their ability to do it’s also much faster to get everything into Air mission commander, 1st Lt. David Gerdes said training missions like vehicle
things that they’re called upon to do.” place to support combat missions,” he Gerdes said most people don’t understand the slingloads are great for all participants.
Spc. Brandon Vidal, a flight engineer said. “For this mission, we’re working with extensive training preperations involved. “Today’s mission was different because
and CH-47 crew member with Bravo communications vehicles but there are “Even though it’s a relatively short we don’t get to sling vehicles very often
Company 3-2 GSAB inspected the vehicle multiple types of things that can be moved mission, we put in more than 30 hours but instead, we usually train with concrete
slingload flight preparations down to the in this manner. The most important thing planning to make sure the brief was straight, blocks,” he said.

Army Families support their Soldiers during training

By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Family
Members from Bravo Company, 3-2nd
Aviation Regiment (General Support
Aviation Battalion) staked out a spot on the
edge of Desiderio Army Airfield recently
to repeat a ritual they’ve conducted every
time their husbands fly a mission away from
Humphreys.
They stood by proudly watching their
husbands’ Ch-47 Chinook helicopters lift
10-ton vehicles into the air during sling load
training with the 304th Integrated Theater
Signal Battalion.
“We try to come out and offer moral
support any time there’s an away mission
or when they’re doing something cool like
slingloads,” said Ellen Skelton, wife of
Chief Warrant Officer Jason Skelton, Bravo
Company, 3-2 GSAB. Skelton said it was her
husband’s dream to be an Army pilot.
“I was hesitant at first when he told me he
was going to join the Army to fly Chinooks,”
Ellen said. “It wasn’t long after he began
basic training I realized it was a great career
Family Members from 3-2nd Aviation Regiment (GSAB) observe air operations sling load
training at Desiderio Army Airfield, USAG-Humphreys. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
choice. To be with him while he has fulfilled
his dream has been amazing.”
Ellen’s sentiment was echoed by the
two other Army aviator wives as they took
photos of their husbands in action.
“It helps keep their morale up and
anytime we can support them – no matter
what’s going on – we will,” said Shallan
Sickels, wife of Chief Warrant Officer James
Sickels, Bravo Company, 3-2 GSAB.
“There’s always going to be stress when
they go away on missions, but it’s been
easier because the spouses watch out for each
other and through Family Readiness Group
activities we are a close community.”
Iva Linnean, wife of Chief Warrant
Officer Shawn Linnean, Bravo Company,
3-2 GSAB said missions like these are a
unique chance to be together as a Family
and provide moral support not only for their
husbands, but for all the Soldiers working
with them.
“It’s important that we
recognize all the Soldiers who
work the same long hours to
support the air missions.”
- Iva Linnean
“Every time our husbands go somewhere,
we come out and watch as they depart,” said
Linnean. “We’ve always done that and we’ll
always be here to support them whenever we
can but it’s also important that we recognize
all the Soldiers who work the same long
hours to support the air missions – it’s not
only the pilots – but the entire team working
together for mission success.”
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Soldiers, students excel in annual speech contest

By Cpl. Park, Kyung Rock
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY — Seven U.S. Soldiers
and 20 local Korean students traded
languages for the 11th Annual Korean/
English Speech Contest, June 17 at the
Camp Henry Theater.
The contest is held annually by Area IV
ROK Army Support Group to advance the
relationship and promote understanding
between the U.S. and ROK Armies.
U.S. participants in the Korean speech
contest have improved their Korean skill in a
short time by regularly taking part in Korean
class while the Korean speech competition
is held to test the English education of local
Korean students, who have improved their
English language skill by taking classes led
by U.S. Soldiers and KATUSAs.
Currently in Daegu Garrison, Korean
language classes are held at Camp Walker,
Camp Henry and Camp Carroll by
KATUSAs who professionally trained for
linguistic teaching of Korean language
and most of units or companies in Area
IV regularly host English Camp either
by inviting local school students to the
garrison or visiting local schools.
The contest began with opening remarks
Waekwan Chungang Elementary School student, Lee, Ye Ji, gives a speech under the title
‘English Camp with U.S. Soldiers and KATUSAs’ during the 11th Annual Korean/English Speech
Contest, June 17.— U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Park ,Kyung Rock
by Senior ROKA Staff Officer, Lt. Col.
Song Soo-yong.
“I would like to thank you for your
efforts to accomplish your mission and I
encourage your continued effort,” said Song.
“A language is not just a communication
tool, but rather a symbolized tool with
history and culture melded together. Since
the process of studying a language is an
act of stepping inside the profound social
structure, developing the relationship
between the ROK and U.S. Army through
the speech contest means a lot to us.”
Each participant was given five minutes
for their speech and there were three
categories for the contest; Korean speech
contest for U.S. Soldiers, English speech
contest for local elementary school students
and local middle school students. Seven
Korean speech contestants showed their
affection for Korean culture through
speech while local students enthusiastically
spoke in English with various topics.
The audiences were amazed both at U.S.
Soldiers’ Korean speech and Korean
students’ accurate English pronunciation.
“U.S. Soldiers did very well,” said
HHC, Daegu Garrison, Pvt. Kim, Ji Hong.
“I am really impressed by U.S. Soldiers’
passion towards not only Korean language
but also Korea itself.”
Speeches were judged by content,
theme, purpose, organization, expression
ability, accuracy of pronunciation, response
of the audience, full knowledge of the script
and proper gestures.
In the English contest, Waekwan
Chungang Elementary School, Lee,
Chang Woo took the first place for lower
grade level and Waekwan Chungang
Elementary School, Lee, Ye Ji won the first
place for upper grade level. In the Korean
contest, 168th Multi-functional Medical
Battalion, Sgt. Shaphan R. Richardson
won the first place.

‘I am most inspired by the love of our country and devotion to duty’

By Cpl. Lee, Jae Won
19th ESC Public Affairs
The term ‘Faith’ is a word that has driven
the life of Master Sgt. John W. Proctor,
Chaplain’s Assistant, 19th Expeditionary
Sustainment Command, by setting a core
foundation throughout his military career.
“At first, I tried to enlist in the Navy, but
I needed too many waivers to join,” said
Proctor. “But, an Army recruiter found my
application in the Navy recruiter’s office and
here I am today.”
“I wanted to do my four years and go
back to civilian life,” said Proctor. “However,
receiving the MOS 56M, a Chaplain
Assistant position, has opened another
door in my life that allowed me to serve my
country and God.”
Throughout his military career, he has
found Soldiers have unique religious needs.
Also, he said it has been rewarding, and
a true blessing for him to meet some of
those needs.
Helping Proctor throughout his life and
career were two things that set him on the
road to success, his fellow Soldiers and savior
Jesus Christ.
“I am most inspired by the love of our
country and devotion to duty, from my fellow
Soldiers. Their spirit and dedication to our
Armed Forces is very strong,” said Proctor.
Proctor mentioned that even when the
war in Iraq was going badly,
the re-enlistment in the theater
was at record high rates.
“When many of the
politicians and most of the
American people gave up
on Iraq, we who were on the
ground knew we were making
a difference.”
“The American Soldier has done great
things in the world because the American
Soldier is good-hearted, unselfish, and
generous, as well, as courageous and highly
skilled,” said Proctor.
Proctor said having Jesus Christ as his
savior has also inspired him most. “Jesus
Christ has inspired me through the deeds
of many people in my life – my mother, my
wife, my pastors, officers and NCOs, and
the lives of the Saints,” said Proctor. “I have
also been very moved by the courage and
faith of the persecuted Churches in Iraq and
North Korea, and my vision is to work hard
as a Soldier and a Christian citizen to bring
liberty to those who are oppressed.”
P r o c t o r ’s m o s t m e m o r a b l e
accomplishment in the Army
was being deployed to Iraq and
assisting in the Multi-National
Fo rc e s - Ir a q C o m m a n d
Chaplain in developing a
Religious Leader Engagement
Policy for the Iraq Theater of
Operations.
“I was able to assist General
Petraeus’ staff in utilizing Chaplain assets
to support counter insurgency operational Master Sgt. John W. Proctor, Chaplain’s
efforts by having Chaplains engage Islamic Assistant, 19th ESC. — U.S. Army photo by
religious leaders,” said Proctor, “I am very Cpl. Lee, Jae Won
proud of that.” emphatically.
Proctor’s advice to Soldiers coming into “Joining the Army is a major decision
the Army is to know who you are. that families have to make together, also,
“We need your skills, your experience, the Army is a hard life, but satisfying life
your leadership. We need you,” said Proctor and it pays off.”

Notice of Area IV Road & Gate Closures

The following Gates will be closed for Maintenance, Safety and Repair Work

• Camp Henry Gate #1 will be closed from 8 p.m. June 19 - 7 p.m. June 21
• Camp Henry Gate #2 will be closed from 8 p.m. June 26 - 7 p.m. June 28
• Camp Walker Gate #4 will be closed from 8 a.m. July 11 - 7 p.m. July 12
• Camp Walker Gate #6 will be closed from 8 a.m. July 18 – 7 p.m. July 19
Please note that there will only be one Gate open per Installation while the work is done. So please plan accordingly as well for delays. We are sorry
for any inconvenience or delays this may cause.
If you have any questions about the security process, contact Robert F. Nelson Directorate of Emergency Services at 764-4106 or 010-9261-2006,
or email: Robert.f.nelson@korea.army.mil
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t News & Notes
USAG-Daegu Change of
Command
U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Change
of Command Ceremony will beheld at
Camp Walker’s Kelly Gym, 10 a.m.,
June 26. Col. Michael P. Saulnier will be
relieved by Col. Terry D. Hodges. For
more information, call 768-8072.
403rd AFSB Change of
Command
The Army Material Command, (AMC)
403rd Army Field Support Brigade
(AFSB) Would Like to Announce
‘403rd Army Field Support Brigade’-
Change of Command Ceremony. The
location is at Camp Walker Kelly Field
(Kelly Gym: Inclement Weather) on
22 July 2009, at 10 in the morning.
Outgoing Commander: COL Andre Q.
Fletcher, Incoming Commander: COL
Barry Diehl. For more information, call
768-7630.
Speak Korean! Learn Korea!
Korean-English Speech Contest
will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45
a.m., Wednesday at Henry Theater.
Admission is free! Anyone who
are confident in speaking Korean
can attend this contest. For more
information, call Capt.(P) Kim, Jong
Sang at 768-8451.
Independence Day Lunch
Special
Henry’s Place will serve you
‘Independence Day Lunch Special, 2
July 11:30 a.m. There will be an All-
you-can-eat Buffet: B-B-Q CHICKEN,
PORK SPARERIBS, Includes Soup,
Salad Bar & Beverage only for $8.95.
Building Survey Notification
Syncadd Systems, Inc will be
conducting a space and manpower
survey of buildings on Camps Henry,
Walker, and Carroll until September
2009. They will be using a laser
measuring device to record the
dimensions of garrison facilities. They
will also be photographing building
exteriors, which has been approved
by USAG Daegu. Please afford them
access to the facilities to complete
this project. For information, call 768-
8760.
Daegu Spouses Association
Get Involved in your Community!
Daegu Spouses Association (DSA)
supports the community through
welfare donations and scholarships.
Find out more at www.taeguspouses.
org Be a part of something great! For
information, call 010-5846-0933.
We Want Your Stories
If you want to advertise any events or
information for the Area IV community
in the Morning Calm Weekly, please
send an e-mail to Cpl. Park Kyung-
rock, kyungrock.park@korea.army.mil
or 768-8070 for Camp Walker, Henry
and George and contact Cpl. Lee
Dodam, dodam.lee@korea.army.mil.
AREA IV
Become Strong! Take a look at ‘Operation Be Fit’
‘Operation Be Fit’ will give you the tools and means for reaching the goals you set for yourself being feeling good, dropping a few sizes or for plain good
health. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee, Dodam
By Modesto C. Algarin
Camp Carroll Sports & Fitness Director
Functional Fitness comes to Town in the
form of Operation Be Fit, soon to begin
at Camp Carroll. It combines elements of
gymnastics, Olympic Weightlifting, and
resistance training with traditional and
non-traditional tools.
The basis of the program workout
methodology is that it varies considerably
from day to day, each workout movement
pushes your body differently, allowing
you to recover from previous workouts.
These type of training programs have long
been around the approach is to keep the
body moving around our own bodies’
Anatomical planes I.E. Lateral Plane or
Sagittal Plane; Imagine a vertical plane that
runs through your body from front to back
or back to front.
This plane divides the body into right
and left regions. Median or Midsagittal
Plane: Sagittal plane that divides the
body into equal right and left regions.
Parasagittal Plane: Sagittal plane that
divides the body into unequal right and
left regions. Frontal Plane or Coronal
Plane: A vertical plane that runs through
the center of your body from side to side.
This plane divides the body into front
(anterior) and back (posterior) regions.
Transverse Plane: Imagine a horizontal
plane that runs through the midsection
of your body. This plane divides the body
into upper (superior) and lower (inferior)
Summer rainy season is upon Korea
By Cpl. Lee, Dodam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
Every year the summer rainy season starts
in late June and goes until late July. This year
it officially began June 19.
Summer in Korea is usually very hot and
humid. During this season, it rains heavily
and constantly, which sometimes causes the
flooding of low areas. The mean duration of
this rainy season is 30 days. Keep in mind
that bringing an umbrella is not an option
but essential during this time.
The rainy season is often called as
‘Changma’ in Korean. Changma is the
most important supplier of water resource
regions.
The program is completely scalable and
can easily be modified to fit anyone’s level
of fitness. Weight, repetitions, times, etc.,
these can be reduced or increased. Exercises
or activities are all about you and making it
fun so it can be also functional and adapted
to the realities of whatever it is you do on
your day to day being at work for fun,
leisure, therapy and etc.
Operation Be Fit will prepare your body
for bursts of maximum effort followed by
short recovery, such as a soldier running
from cover to cover. It also emphasizes
strength in a variety of modalities and
positions, similar to real life situations that
our Soldier’s face in Combat. Of course,
there are many workout systems out there
which can improve one or another aspect
of fitness. Functional system has been
incredibly successful with people from a
wide variety of backgrounds with different
goals and abilities
The Sky is the limit and certainly in
operation Be Fit we want to give you the
tools and means for reaching the goals
you set for yourself being feeling good,
dropping a few sizes, or just for plain
good health. Anyone looking to improve
physically and athletically, or just take
on a new fitness challenge will find it in
Operation Be Fit. We also have the Reverse
Triathlon on 8:00 a.m. Saturday June 27.
All events will start and finish at the Cp.
Carroll Outdoor Pool Bldg. 146 at Camp
Carroll Waegwan. These is an individual
in Korea. However, its variation may cause
either floods or droughts time to time in
many regions of Korea.
Changma is caused by movement of the
Northern Pacific High Pressure coming
from Hawaii. Additionally air masses move
from the Sea of Okhotsk to the eastern side
of the peninsula which gradually forms a
stationary seasonal rain front.
There are many things to think about to
stay safe during Changma. In Korea, every
year several disasters occur throughout
the country during Changma and many
lose their lives. Every year the government
tries to prevent and come up with various
solutions to minimize the hazard.
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event that makes sure to put to test your
Fitness level in a series of events that begins
with the 5 km Run, the 15 km Cycling
and a 300 Meter swim everyone striving
towards the survival of fittest.
A triathlon is a multi-sport endurance
event consisting of swimming, cycling
and running in immediate succession over
various distances. Tri-athletes compete for
fastest overall course completion time.
Transition areas are positioned both
between the Run and bike segments (T1)
and the bike and swim segments (T2), and
are often just one checkpoint, especially
in shorter courses. These areas are used to
store bicycles, performance apparel and
any other accessories essential for preparing
and gearing for the next stage of the race.
In addition, these areas provide a social
headquarters prior to the race, and are an
integral part of tri-athlete culture.
The demanding nature of the sport
focuses primarily on persistent and often
per-iodized training in each of the three
disciplines, as well as combination workouts
and general strength conditioning to ensure
the highest levels of endurance, strength, and
power possible come race day. Proficiency in
swimming, cycling, and running alone is
often not sufficient for success in triathlon.
Please visit your local MWR fitness facility
to explore the many ways in which you can
improve and get on your way to a better
performance on your next Triathlon. For
more information please call Modesto C.
Algarin at 765-8118.
There are few simple tips that can help
you to spend the rainy season safely.
-Wear appropriate footwear with solid
support and slip resistant soles.
-Try not to use wet stairs and if possible
use the elevator.
-When walking the stairs, always use the
handrails.
-Avoid walking through puddles even
though they seem shallow.
-While driving, give yourself more time
for heavy traffic.
-Maintain an extra distance between you
and the vehicle in front.
-Make sure you turn on your headlights
while driving during rainy weather.
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Farewell to a friend and Commander

(From Left) Col. Michael P. Saulnier, Commander of U.S. Army Garrison Daegu, poses with a life-size paper cutout of himself with a funny quote. Daegu Garrison Fire & Emergency Services firefighters
show the special flag to Saulnier. — U.S. Army photos by Kim, Ayeon
By Kim ,Ayeon from Headquarters & Headquarters Co. quotes - it gave people a big laugh. Finally Christman, Abbott, PAIO Director
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs danced to a Korean girl group’s song after Terry Heath and Stephanie Williams Tim Maroney and Ricketts presented the
dinner. William E. Christman, Deputy from DHR and Chief Lloyd C. Fox and Commander a beautifully framed Army
CAMP HENRY — Col. Michael to the Garrison Commander, hosted the Chief Andrew M. Allen from F&ES also Community of Excellence flag.
P. Saulnier, Commander of U.S. Army remainder of the night. had presentations. Gift presentations “Thank you for the kindness you’ve
Garrison Daegu, is departing today for Each directorate or office then had a (and jokes) continued as all expressed shown me and my family. This is a great
his next command. Before today’s Change chance to have some good-natured fun their respect and admiration for the place. And I will absolutely miss everyone
of Command, however, almost 200 with the Commander, who had been placed Commander. Col. Jeffery K. Ludwig, 19th and I had a lot of fun here. Thanks
USAG Daegu employees and community under a “gag” order by the DGC. Steven ESC gave Col. Saulnier a beautiful plaque everybody,” concluded Saulnier at the end
members crowded into the Evergreen Carr, from the Directorate of Plans, Training and Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Abbott of an anjoyable evening. When the party
Community Club on Camp Walker June Mobility and Security was followed by Randy and Ms. Kelly Abbott prepared a present for concluded, the respect held for Saulnier
16 to bid Saulnier and his wife Mary a Cheniault, Directorate of Logistics. DOL Mrs. Saulnier. Members of the Command was evident as virtually every one of the
fond farewell. members gave a special frame to Saulnier. Group gave a special, hand-made plaque attendees stood patiently in line to say a
Following a welcome by Kendra David Lucia, Director of Family and Morale made of natural tree wood. personal goodbye.
Ricketts and Chaplain Pyo Kown’s Welfare and Recreation, had a presentation An especially meaningful moment Saulnier will relinquish command to
blessing, everyone enjoyed a fine meal. The as well. Among the gifts was a life-size paper came when HHC soldiers presented a Col. Terry D. Hodges at Camp Walker’s
“entertainment” then began as KATUSAs, cutout of Saulnier, with interchangeable framed Company flag to honor Saulnier. Kelly Gym today.
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AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE

APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

Camps Henry, Walker , George
KOEZ09551814 Management & Program Analyst YA-2 AFSB-FE June 26
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Camp Carroll
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Camps Henry, Walker , George
KRNAFEZ090005WW-R1 CYS Facility Director NF-4 DFMWR, CYSD June 30
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Camp Carroll
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APF KN & 3RD COUNTRY FAMILY MEMBERS POSITIONS

SN-09-0180T Recreation Aid, KGS-0189-3 KGDS-3 DFMWR, CRD, Pool Until Filled
(Not to exceed 30 Sep 2009) (5 Positions)

CONTRACT
MB-CB-09-37 Teller, Full-time KGS-5/6 Banking Center Jun 26

For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951
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