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NOVEMBER 13, 2009 NEWS NEWS • PAGE 3
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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.
Three sections of the wall with a Berlin street light along the Cheonggyecheon stream in downtown
Seoul. A bear depicting the Brandenburg Gate is standing in the background. – Photo courtesy
of Dave Palmer at http://www.flickr.com/photos/davekimtravel
Students board free bus to DoDEA schools in Yongsan for first time in Area I
Park Jae Hong, Seoul American High School student, (left) gets on the newly launched school bus Nov. 9 at the Red Cloud Bus Terminal while Tina Simons,
Directorate of Logistics contracting officer’s representative, monitors safety and security of the students. Beginning Nov.9, Area I students enrolled in Yongsan
Department of Defense Education Activity schools are provided round trip daily school buses for free. As students’ safety is highly regarded, DOL staff volun-
teered to monitor the situation every afternoon in each location where students’ get on and off the school bus. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim, Tae-hoon
USAG-RC • PAGE 6
http://imcom.korea.army.mil AREA I THE MORNING CALM
A PROCLAMATION
No one pays a higher price for our freedom than members of our Nation’s military and
their families. As sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and mothers and fathers are
deployed, military families endure with exceptional resilience and courage. They provide
our troops with invaluable encouragement and love, and serve our Nation in their own
right. During Military Family Month, we honor the families of our Armed Forces and
thank them for their dedication to our country.
Though only a small percentage of our Nation’s population, our troops bear the great
responsibility of protecting our people. They, along with their families, serve us every day
with courage and dignity. Ensuring that military families receive the respect they deserve
and the support they have earned is a top priority for my Administration.
The strength of our Nation is measured not just by our success on the battlefield, but also
by our ability to support those families who have made so many sacrifices for us. Time
and again, military families have shown their heart in the face of adversity. We have a
solemn obligation to ensure that while our men and women in uniform discharge their
duties, we do all we can to promote and preserve the well-being of their families. We must
also support the families of our wounded warriors and our fallen heroes who have paid
the ultimate price for the freedoms we enjoy.
This month, we celebrate the tremendous contributions of military families, convey to
them our deepest respect and appreciation, and recommit ourselves to their support.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by
virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States,
do hereby proclaim November 2009 as Military Family Month. I call on all Americans
to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous
contributions they make in the support of our service members and our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in
the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States
of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
BARACK OBAMA
NOVEMBER 13, 2009 AREA II USAG-Y • PAGE 9
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Newly appointed USAG-Yongsan Deputy to the Garrison Commander says he is honored to join the community. — U.S. Army photos by Dan Thompson
By Dan Thompson “We’ll continue providing the absolute best support change in the Army are one of the things that draw him
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs to the community and continue to work as a team to to public service.
support the Commander and prepare the Garrison to “First off, I think it is an honor and privilege to work
YONGSAN GARRISON — Running an Army support future operations.” here at USAG-Yongsan. Working for the U.S. Army
Garrison may be likened to running a small city back For the Yongsan community, future operations means provides me the opportunity to work in jobs that are
in the States, so having the right leadership is critical increasing command sponsorship and preparing for challenging and rewarding.”
to managing everything from traffic lights to childcare. eventual transformation. Hall said he is looking forward to bringing Cramer’s
Recently, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan announced “For USAG-Yongsan, these two concepts are polar leadership, qualifications, and professionalism to the
the appointment of Paul Cramer as the Deputy to opposites. The Garrison staff is increasing family Garrison team.
the Garrison Commander to support Col. Dave Hall services to support normalization while simultaneously “He has a broad range of experience in directing matters
in the challenging, yet rewarding duty of running a developing closures plans that will take affect once critical to Garrison operations: resource management,
Community of Excellence in the heart of Seoul. facilities at USAG Humphreys are complete.” engineering and environment, community activities,
He most recently served as the Chief of Public Works Even with transformation on the horizon, Cramer family programs, logistics, safety, plans, training,
at IMCOM-Korea and his other assignments include says that serving in Korea is a rewarding experience. security operations, and personnel management. I am
serving as the Director of Public Works for Fort Polk, “These are exciting times to be stationed in Korea, both confident he is going to hit the ground running and
Louisiana and Fort Irwin, California. personally and professionally. Koreans are a generous and make a positive impact in this community. We are happy
An experienced civil engineer by trade and seasoned loyal people. I take great pride in working with them.” to welcome him into the USAG-Yongsan family.”
executive manager, Cramer says he is looking forward The son of a career Noncommissioned Officer, He will officially begin his assignment at the Garrison
to building upon the Garrison’s success. Cramer added that the many opportunities for positive this Monday Nov. 9.
USAG-Y • PAGE 10
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Holiday Bazaar
YONGSAN GARRISON — Child, Youth and School Services hosted its first organization day Oct. 24, gathering
The Holiday Bazaar is coming to Seoul
together team members from all CYSS programs to discuss the new CYSS Mission, deepen cohesion and refine
American High School on Nov. 14 from 10 communication skills.
a.m.-5 p.m. There will be lots of vendors for Earlier this year, CYSS Services Coordinator Claudette Mohn teamed up with Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall
shopping, door prizes, silent auction, face and Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch to sign a CYSS Covenant. The covenant is unique to the Yongsan community
painting, food and more. For information, and one of the best practices highlighted in Yongsan’s 2010 Communities of Excellence portfolio.
call 736-3279/6355-4072/010-2712/6717. Part of the covenant involved centering programming on a mission. The new CYSS Mission is to provide
developmental experience through programs and services that enhance the quality of life for children, young adults
Volunteer at the Yongsan Tax Center and families in the Yongsan Community.
For more information and to apply for a The training sessions focused on communication, teamwork, stress management, CYSS recognition and morale,
volunteer position, go to Army One CYSS training programs and customer service. These topics were based on areas of concern gathered from the
Source at www.myarmylifetoo.com. Click Equal Employment Opportunity Office and CYSS Program survey results.
on “Be A Volunteer” and search for “Yongsan At the end of the day, feedback was collected from all of the participants. Their feedback will be used to improve CYSS
Tax Center” in “Opportunity Locator.” programs, which will in turn help improve the overall quality of service to the community. — Photo by Claudette Mohn
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This year instead of avoiding the cold and the snow, I’ve de-
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t Plug power cord only into outlets with t Never use an oven to heat your home.
sufficient capacity and never into an exten-
sion cord. Temporado added that the same precau-
tions should be used in workplaces, too. In
t Inspect for cracked or broken plugs or USAG-Yongsan, space heaters and candles
loose connections. Replace before using. are strictly prohibited in office spaces.
My life with diabetes diabetes. I developed type one diabetes, the far Master’s degree in Public Health which led to my two diabetes, and nearly six million of these
less common type, and the type that cannot be work in diabetes education in Latin America and people don’t know they have it. Many people
By Marianne Campano prevented. Type one diabetes occurs most often the Caribbean. have no signs or symptoms, and some people
Area 2 Health Promotion Coordinator in children and teens and requires insulin, daily Today I continue to work in diabetes with symptoms don’t suspect they have diabetes.
blood glucose monitoring, and a healthy lifestyle prevention through my work to improve and Symptoms for diabetes include: increased thirst;
SEOUL, Republic of Korea – World to reduce risk factors and feel good. enhance the overall health and wellness of our increased huger; fatigue; increased urination;
Diabetes Day is Nov. 14, a time to raise global Diabetes is a very serious disease and if left entire community. A healthy lifestyle can prevent weight loss; blurred vision and sores that do
awareness about this condition. This year’s untreated can be deadly. However it doesn’t type two diabetes, which affects about 90% of not heal.
theme is diabetes education and prevention. have to dictate your life. Yes, I have diabetes. those with this condition. People at risk for Diabetes is a serious and complicated disease,
Diabetes is especially important to me, since I It is demanding, often times frustrating, type two diabetes can prevent or delay onset by but many cases of type two can be prevented, and
developed type one diabetes in my twenties and but it is manageable. Some things are more losing a little weight. Being overweight, getting all diabetes is manageable. I know, I live with
have been managing the disease for most of my challenging, like balancing food intake and older, and a family history of diabetes are major this condition, but still consider myself very,
adult life. Sometimes when people learn that I insulin requirements when I step up my exercise risk factors for type two diabetes. As we become very fortunate.
have diabetes they are surprised because I do not routine. After my diagnosis, I continued to work a more sedentary and overweight society, the I will be at the Yongsan PX in recognition of
fit the stereotype of what they imagine someone as a professional horse trainer, completed a 150 prevalence of diabetes is growing rapidly. About World Diabetes Day on November 13, 11:30
who has diabetes to be. Anyone can develop mile trek through the Himalayas, and earned a 23 million people in the United States have type a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WASHINGTON — In his annual Veterans Day message, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, notes that gratitude for U.S. military veterans is evident not only in the
United States, but also overseas.
Here is the text of the admiral’s message:
Since the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, our Nation has
reverently reflected upon those who selflessly defend America. This day now symbolizes the deep
gratitude of citizens for their military: the millions of dedicated Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen
and Coast Guardsmen and their families.
Tangible depictions and memorials to military service exist in cities across our land and even
overseas: commemorating Soldiers and Airmen who liberated Europe, Sailors who won the war
in the Pacific, Marines who etched their glory in stone at Iwo Jima, and Coast Guardsmen who
stand watch over our shores. But the spirit behind such service truly resides in the hearts and souls
of our veterans themselves. America could not be more proud of you.
This spirit of service continues to shine in the faces of veterans today. I have seen them this year
in my travels around the world and throughout our Nation. We are committed to remembering
their service, caring for wounded warriors and their families, and overcoming the challenge of
homelessness.
On this day we stop to reflect on the invaluable sacrifice so selflessly given by those who have
gone before us. We will never forget them, their families or the freedoms we enjoy today because
of their devotion to duty.
To all our veterans - past and present - and your families, the Joint Chiefs and I salute you and
By Dave Elger provide assistance for those who want to quit. thank you for your service.
Area III Health Promotion Coordinator This year the Great American Smokeout falls Sincerely,
on Thursday November 19. On that day, all M.G. MULLEN
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — In 1980, tobacco users are encouraged to take a serious Admiral, U.S. Navy
the Department of Defense began evaluating look at the consequences of their addiction and
and tracking health behaviors of active duty are urged to quit smoking, dipping or chewing
personnel by conducting surveys every 4 years. for twenty-four hours and make a plan to begin
The most recent results published in 2005 a tobacco-free life. Non-smokers are called
contain some alarming numbers. Compared to upon to adopt a tobacco-user to help them 2009 US Army Garrison-Yongsan/Area II
other military branches, Army had the highest resist the urge to smoke, dip or chew tobacco.
percentage of smokers (38.2%) and smokeless According to the DOD 2005 health Holiday Religious Services & Programs
users (18.8%). In other words, an astonishing behaviors survey, nearly 67% of smokers in the
57% of Army personnel surveyed in 2005 were military attempted to quit in the previous year, Catholic Date/Time Location
using tobacco products (compared to 19.8% with 14% succeeding. Other data on successful Advent Workshop & Potluck Nov. 22, 12:30-4 p.m. SAES Cafeteria
of all American adults who smoke and 4% of quitters indicates that most who finally quit for Thanksgiving Mass Nov. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
American men who use smokeless)! good do so only after making several previous Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8, 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
While young soldiers might deny the impact attempts. The good news is that those go Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
tobacco has on their own personal health, in smoke free prior to age 30 and stay that way Advent Community Penance Service Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m. Memorial Chapel
reality the actual toll is significant. Studies end up with the same life expectancy as those Christmas Eve Family Mass Dec. 24, 4-5:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
have demonstrated conclusively that smokers who never smoked! Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass Dec. 24, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
are absent more frequently and less productive On the day of the Smokeout, public health Christmas Day Mass (One Mass ) Dec. 25, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
than non smokers. They also have diminished nurses and health promotion coordinators New Year’s Day Mass Jan. 1, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
motor skills, lower endurance, and a higher will be available to provide tobacco cessation
frequency of respiratory illness. In fact, research materials and support, and recruit volunteers Episcopal
studies show that smokers have an increase in for the “Adopt a Smoker” campaign. Christmas Holy Eucharist Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. Memorial Chapel
influenza infections and a higher mortality In Area I, health promotion will be at the
rate from influenza compared to nonsmokers. PX ; in Area II, health promotion will be at Jewish
Nicotine also lowers the level of testosterone in the PX and the 121 Hospital on November Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. So. Post Chapel
the blood and can lead to impotence for men. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and in the high
The long term impact on health is even school on November 18 before and after school Protestant
more devastating. It’s been reported that half and at lunch; in Area III health promotion Christmas Party (R.O.C.K Service) Dec. 12, 5-9 p.m. So. Post Chapel
of all lifetime smokers will die early from a will be at USAG Humphreys PX from 11:30- Christmas Cantata Dec. 13, 8-9 a.m. Memorial Chapel
tobacco-related disease. For those who do 1 p.m. on November 16, 17, and 18; and in Christmas Cantata Dec. 13, 11-12 p.m. So. Post Chapel
fulfill a normal life expectancy, many end up Area IV, Health Promotions will be at the Christmas Eve Caroling/Fellowship Dec. 24, 6-9 p.m. Allgood Chapel
suffering through their final years in a weakened Daegu American School from 11:30-1 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 6-7 p.m. Hannam Chapel
or diseased state. in the cafeteria. On November 19, Health Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. So. Post Chapel
Smokeless tobacco users are not immune Promotions will be at the Camp Walker PX Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. K-16 Chapel
from potential danger. While lungs and from 11:00-1p.m. There is also a Peninsula
respiratory system may be spared, the mouth, wide tobacco cessation program that offers the Christmas Day Community Service Dec. 25, 3-4:30 p.m. YoungNak Church
tongue, and gums of smokeless tobacco users latest, evidence-based programs that include (AIM-Korea – Busses depart South Post Chapel at 2 p.m.)
are exposed to a number of carcinogens and counseling, nicotine replacement therapy and/
other dangerous chemicals. Smokeless also or prescription medicine. For more information Joint Watchnight Service Dec. 31,10:30-11:30 p.m. Hannam Chapel
contains a higher concentration of nicotine regarding tobacco prevention and cessation or Watchnight Service Dec. 31, 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. So. Post Chapel
than cigarettes. the Great American Smokeout, please call: Area
Each November a campaign is organized to I: 730-6796; Area II: 736-6137; Area III: 753- For more information call 738-3011.
remind tobacco users of the dangers and 3253 and Area IV: 764-4215.
2009 Holiday schedule has been announced for stateside bound mail; Santa’s Mail Bag;
Space Available Mail (SAM) Nov. 30, 2009 The Weather Station at Eielson AFB is now accepting “Dear Santa” letters!
Priority Mail Dec. 7, 2009 A postage paid self-addressed envelope is required with each child’s letter.
Letter/First Class Mail Dec. 7, 2009
Express Mail (EMMS) Dec. 14, 2009 Attn: 354 OSS/OSW
1215 Flightline Ave.
All Army Post Offices will operate extended hours from Nov. 30 to Dec. 18. Eielson AFB, AK 99702
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1000 West Casey Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Gospel Mision Pentecostal Hispana KATUSA Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel Korean
Korean Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
United Pentecostal Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
COGIC Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services Catholic Services
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel Mass Mass
KATUSA Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1900 CRC Warrior Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Sunday 0900 Freedom Chapel 1145 Camp Carroll
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital 0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Jewish
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Early Morning Service Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel (Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel call 753-3909.
Catholic Services/Mass
Catholic Services
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized
Sunday 1200 West Casey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 1145 Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information.
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel Jewish
Friday 1830 South Post Chapel
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998 Kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-3917 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@us.army.mil, 765-8991
753-7042
Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel E. Husak:
daniel.husak1@us.army.mil, 736-3018
No Endorsement Implied
IMCOM-K • PAGE 16
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By Mandi Lovasz FMWR tourists stayed at the Siam Bayview Hotel which featured this breathtaking view. — U.S. Army photo by Mandi
USAG-RC Stringer Lovasz
(front row, left to right) Capt. Leroy Reynolds, Albert Kim, Janeice Thomas, Hazel Johnson, Master Sgt. Michael O’Neil, Sgt.1st Class Vicki Moye, Sgt. Maj. Robert Gassaway, Carmen Rosa
(USFK/8th Army), Sun Nam Choe and Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Holmes (back row, left to right) Master Sgt. Michael Spears, Col. James Fiscus, Lt. Col. Paulette Brown, Lt. Col. Henry Booker, James
Bell, Roy Hanes, Maj. Tracey Gonzales, William Pendergast, COL Bryan Truesdell, Sgt. Maj. Rogelio Davidson and Maj. Les Cowan — Courtesy photo
YONGSAN GARRISON — The United 1300s, Korean IGs were empowered to inspect, No-Go” and report deficient areas affecting guest speakers. Leon Peek presented information
States Forces Korea/Eighth Army Command identify corruption in government and impose readiness. These inspections may identify on his role as the DOD IG auditor in Korea.
Inspector General, Col. James M. Fiscus, punishment. Hanes presented the second systemic problems requiring rapid correction Sgt. Maj. Rogelio Davidson, USARPAC
opened the peninsula-wide IG Conference portion of the briefing focusing on the first to ensure the forces are ready to deploy, fight IG SGM, provided a briefing on the Army
setting the tone for the two day workshop effective Army IG – Baron Frederick Wilhelm and win. Johnson also presented the major Pacific IG structure and how transformation
by drawing attention to changes that are von Steuben who served under General George changes proposed to Army Regulation 20-1, is affecting and expanding their area of
impacting the Army and the role of IGs today. Washington. Inspector General Activities and Procedures. responsibility. Sgt. Maj. Robert Gassaway, III,
The workshop was held at the Navy Club, on The USFK/8th Army Deputy IG, Hazel This regulation, that defines and drives the IG USARJ IG SGM, presented information on
Yongsan Garrison, Oct. 28-29. It was hosted by L. Johnson, provided in-depth briefings from system, is currently undergoing a complete how Family support cases are worked by the
the USFK/8th Army IG Team and attended by information presented at the recent Army revision in order to refine, adapt and maintain Army IGs in Japan. Ernest Eddie, USFK/8th
IGs from United States Army Pacific, United Worldwide IG Conference. She delivered policy that is relevant to the current operational Army G-8, provided information on why
States Army Japan, 2d Infantry Division, 19th a key message to IGs on how the Army and strategic environment. internal management controls are important
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), 65th Force Generation (ARFORGEN) Process Maj. Les Cowan, USFK/8th Army IG, in identifying material weaknesses in daily
Medical Brigade, Installation Management must be used when planning inspections Chief of Inspections, gave an informative operations. Master Sgt. Daphne Soto, 51st FW/
Command-Korea and 8th Fighter Wing. of units preparing to deploy. The IG may briefing on the PULSE. PULSE visits are driven EO, presented information on the Air Forces’
The 19th ESC IG team of Dale Marmion be called upon to assist commanders by by the USFK Commander’s desire to know program on “Diversity.”
and Roy Hanes briefed on the IG’s history. conducting “compliance” inspections of what service members, civilians and family Col. Fiscus thanked everyone for making the
Marmion started the briefing by exploring the modular deployable units as they move from members think about various topics impacting event a success. Those in attendance took away
IG’s Asian roots, pre-dating the European IGs the Train/Ready Pool to the Available Pool. them in the Korean theater of operations. a better understanding of “transformation” and
by several hundred years. Surprisingly, in the Compliance inspections results are simply “Go/ The attendees also received briefings from why IGs must remain focused on change.
Two NCOs, one strong Family; a dual military couple’s secret to success
By Spc. Timothy N. Oberle a deployment in Iraq.
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs “When we met, I was actually really
mean to him,” said Leticia.
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Most “Yeah, she was pretty mean to me, but
dual military families find that having time I didn’t give up,” said Walter. “I stayed on
to spend together just isn’t possible. deployment for three extra days to get her
Every family 2nd Combat Aviation to talk to me.”
Brigade Public Affairs interviewed for the When they got back to the states Leticia
Humphreys Family of the Year contest said called Walter for help with her Enlisted
the biggest problem facing their family lives Records Brief and they began dating shortly
was a significant lack of time. after.
One family, the Taylors, has found a Patriotically married earlier this year
way to navigate the murky waters of a on the fourth of July, the Taylor’s have a
dual-military schedule and mitigate the combined total of about 37 years of military
seemingly-hopeless situation through service.
personal sacrifice and a little ingenuity. “We also both grew up in military
1st Sgt. Walter L. Taylor II, Charlie families,” said Walter. “I was a Norfolk Navy
Company, 3rd General Support Aviation brat and she grew up in the Army.”
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment and “We believe that the ideal military Family
his wife Sgt. 1st Class Leticia M. Taylor, has to be able to adapt to all of the changes
Headquarters Support Company, 3rd that occur on a daily basis and support
Military Intelligence Battalion often each other through the tough times,” said
skip lunch to take Tae kwon do lessons Leticia.
together. “Your Family has to stay positive and don’t
“It allows us to spend time together and quit during tough times, just try to prioritize
get exercise at the same time,” said Walter. Soldiers and family are always priorities for 1st Sgt. Walter L. Taylor II and Sgt. 1st Class Leticia and keep God in your life,” said Walter. “You
Another method the Taylors use to M. Taylor. — Courtesy photo have to teach your kids flexibility and at the
ensure time together is to eat dinner every their complex schedules to ensure sufficient “It helps that we both have the same same time complete your job up to Army
night with their children, Maliki, Micah time is spent teaching their three children major,” said Leticia. standards, all while spending enough time
and Walter III. to stay active. And just for fun, Leticia volunteers at together as a group.”
“Eating dinner every night together “Our kids participate in Cub Scouts, the kid’s school and was voted the Area III Editor’s note: During the Area III Military
helps to keep our family strong and allows soccer, and Tae kwon do,” said Leticia. Soldier Volunteer of the Year for 2008. Families of the Year recognition ceremony at
us to ask our children how their day went As if all that isn’t enough to keep one Their highly-functional and fuel-efficient the Community Activity Center here Saturday,
to see if they need help with anything,” family busy, both Walter and Leticia are relationship didn’t start off in such smooth 1st Sgt. Walter and Sgt. 1st Class Leticia
said Walter. only a few credits away from obtaining their waters surprisingly. Both Army medics, Taylor and their children, Maliki, Micah and
Time management doesn’t stop there bachelor’s degrees in psychology through the Walter and Leticia first met at Fort Benning, Walter III were selected as one of the Families
for the Taylor family. They find time in Army’s education programs. Ga. but didn’t realize this until they were on of the Year.
Soldiers seize opportunity: Gain free education and promotion points through Skillsoft
By Crystal Christian students can learn another language or
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs acquire business skills. The Rosetta Stone
Foreign Language Library offers instruction
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — For in 31 languages. Underwood is using
the last several months 30 Soldiers in Rosetta Stone to learn Korean as well as
Charlie Company, 602nd Aviation Support taking marketing classes under the Business
Battalion have taken advantage of a free Skills Curriculum.
online program to accrue promotion points, Underwood said Skillsoft gives him the
earn college credits and make decisions advantage of working at his own pace and
about their futures. ensuring marketing is the major he wants to
The program is called Skillsoft and it pursue in college. Skillsoft also offers testing
provides more than 2,600 E-learning courses and college curriculum for free, saving a
that can help people increase their education Soldier’s G.I. Bill for other courses.
and training. Another advantage of the program,
To date the Soldiers have completed Underwood said, is the testing options.
over 1200 hours of Skillsoft training. They “Skillsoft has subtest cumulating to
and their leaders understand that training, final test which I think is better learning,”
education and advancement are important Spc. Walter Jones takes courses online with the Skillsoft learning platform. Jones uses Skillsoft
he said.
in the Army and in their careers after they training to keep up with today’s technology for free, just one of the many benefits of the program.
This great, free opportunity is not just
leave the Army. — Courtesy photo
for the noncommissioned officer, Van Meter
According to the National Association of used Skillsoft courses as he rose through the Rosebrock has earned 14 promotion noted. The training can increase technical
Colleges and Employers and www.JobWeb. ranks as a signal officer. points. knowledge and professional development.
com, in today’s job market college graduates “As a lieutenant, I used the courses as After arriving at USAG-Humphreys, “It is an opportunity to anyone of all
should seek jobs with the federal government I entered a different job. The training was Underwood found himself performing ranks. I used it as an officer,” Van Meter
because it is hiring in the top five degrees: used to analyze and solve problems,” Van different tasks than he was used to in his said.
accounting, mechanical engineering, Meter said. Military Occupational Specialty 25L, cable The Skillsoft program is available to
electrical engineering, computer science and Soldiers can earn promotion points and wire system installer and maintainer. Department of the Army active duty
business administration and management. through Skillsoft online training. Promotion Underwood is in charge of unit training Soldiers, Army National Guardsmen,
The government is also looking for points are awarded based on training here and by using Skillsoft, he can stay Army Reservists, Department of the Army
experienced professionals in their field. hours. For every five hours of training, one current in his MOS. Underwood said that Civilians and Department of the Army Local
C a p t . B e n j a m i n J . Va n Me t e r, promotion point is earned. by using the training programs, he has National employees.
Commander, Charlie Company, 602nd, Sgt. Aleksey Kolyushin, Spc. Anthony learned things he did not know about his Visit http://usarmy.skillport.com for
ASB knows firsthand how useful Skillsoft Holt, Spc. Walter Jones and Cpl. Michael MOS; Skillsoft has also provided him with more information. Soldiers can also learn
can be when Service members are taking Underwood have all completed over 100 training he may not have received until about certifications they need to prepare for
on new tasks. hours of training and earned more than promoted to sergeant or staff sergeant. entering the civilian workforce by visiting
A psychology major in college, Van Meter 20 promotion points each. Cpl. William Skillsoft offers more than MOS training, https://www.cool.army.mil.
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Camp Walker Job Fair deemed a success U.S. Military Police K-9 gives class to local ROK Forces
By Mary Grimes This fair, like the others we’ve held, allowed By 1st Lt. Cecil K. Murfree II
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs community members the opportunity to meet 188th MP Co. Public Affairs
face-to-face with potential employers.”
With another job fair planned for Daegu CAMP WALKER — Dogs have been
and Area IV in the Spring of 2010, the used in warfare as far back as 628 B.C. by
employment readiness program manager had the Lydians and were first used in the United
some words of wisdom to share with those who States during the Seminole Wars in 1817.
might consider attending, “As with any job The United States Military Police K-9
fair, a participant should ensure that he has an Detachments work on a daily basis to
up to date resume. The resume is profoundly strengthen the Republic of Korea (ROK)
important because it gives the potential U.S. Military alliance. Recently the 188th for more hands on training. Some of the
employer a quick look at the individual’s job Military Police Company K-9 Detachments Military Working Dogs were used and Wess
A University of Phoenix representative assists qualifications, education, training and work went to the ROK K-9 facility in order put on the bite sleeve to help demonstrate
an inquiring visitor to the Camp Walker Job experience,” Wegley explained. to teach them the techniques of Military some of the capabilities of the Military
Fair that was held recently at the Evergreen Pointing out mistakes commonly made Working Dog (MWD) Handlers. Working Dog. Kennel Master Appling sees
Club.— U.S. Army photo by Kang, Hyejin by individuals attending job fairs, Wegley Over the course of the day Staff Sgt. great benefits in this program stating
added, “Not having a resume available Patrick Appling, Staff Sgt. Michael Calvert, “Since the ROK MWD program is
CAMP WALKER — Camp Walker when they come to a job fair, and or being and Sgt. Sean Wess volunteered their still very new it's always great to have
recently held a job fair that had among inappropriately dressed are two of the time to go out to the ROK K-9 facility experienced U.S. MWD Handlers available
its participating agencies, everyone from mistakes we’re most likely to see. Individuals to teach the basics to a fledgling group to dip into the pool of knowledge and pick
AAFES to the University of Phoenix—or can better prepare for interviews by talking within the ROK military. The 188th K-9 up a leash and help train. The ROK has a
so it seemed. According to Employment to their ACS (Army Community Service) detachments work multiple missions great facility in Jin Jue and we were amazed
Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley, ERP, and ACAP representatives, as well as by throughout the peninsula as well as training to see the motivated ROK Soldiers training
“The job fair highlighted a number of well- taking advantage of any job fair preparation dogs and handlers so they can maintain all 130 dogs that they have; even starting
known agencies or businesses that support classes available.” their certification. All this the 188th K-9 a breeding program. They are seeing how
our troops. The turnout was good, as was the Wegley said that the USAG Daegu detachments do while assisting in training much a MWD can be a combat multiplier
enthusiasm of those attending.” command is very supportive of job fairs that their ROK counterparts. and utilizing these dogs in the field.”
Hosted by the Employment Readiness have been held in Area IV. “The command Consisting of both classroom and field By going out to the ROK’s Jin Jue K-9
(ERP), and the Army Career and Alumni has been supportive, and the feedback exercises, Appling, Calvert and Wess went school the 188th K-9 section has shown its
Programs (ACAP), the job fair was held at from participating companies and other through many of the tasks that they complete commitment to both the U.S. military’s role
the Evergreen Club on Camp Walker. Said attendees has also been positive. When you on a daily basis. Starting out in the classroom in Korea as well as the ROK mission. They
Wegley, “The job fair was open to soldiers, receive this type of feedback, and individuals the 188th NCO’s went over diagrams with have shown that the U.S. Army is willing
family members, and authorized civilians. leave feeling satisfied with an employment their ROK counterparts explaining different to do whatever it takes to ensure the success
Over the years, we’ve conducted numerous opportunity, that’s when you know a job fair techniques that are used. After the classroom and continual growth of the Republic of
job fairs, and on average we hold two a year. is a success,” he said. portion was completed they moved outside Korea Army.
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