July 23, 2010 • Volume 8, Issue 40
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Gates discusses Korea tour lengths, Army deployments
John D. Banusiewicz
American Forces Press Service
CASEY GARRISON — Tour lengths
for servicemembers assigned to South Korea
and the Army’s deployment cycles were on
the minds of soldiers from the 2nd Infantry
Division’s 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team
when they met with Defense Secretary Robert
M. Gates here Tuesday.
After making prepared remarks to about
300 soldiers at this post about 20 miles from
Korea’s demilitarized zone, Gates opened the
floor to questions.
One soldier wanted to know if the standard
tour length for unaccompanied servicemembers
would be doubled to two years.
Gates replied that he approved the idea of
“tour normalization” in South Korea a couple
of years ago. “What we’re looking at is a two-
year tour for single members of the service
and three-year [tours] for families,” he said.
“We’re proceeding with the first phase in terms
of families.”
It’s a long-term process, the secretary
explained, partly because greater numbers of
command-sponsored families means more
infrastructure is needed to support their
needs.
“We think the circumstances are such ...
that this is a place where American families
would be comfortable and would be safe,” he
said, “and would make the service of our men
U.S. – Korean Defense Leaders Announce Exercise Invincible Spirit
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
SEOUL — The United States and South
Korea today announced a series of military
exercises designed to send a strong, clear message
to North Korea to stop its provocative and
warlike acts.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and
Republic of Korea National Defense Minister
Kim Tae-young released a joint statement on
the exercises following meetings here.
The first in a series is a combined maritime
and air readiness exercise named Invincible
Spirit. About 8,000 U.S. and ROK military
personnel will participate. The exercise is in
response to the unprovoked attack on and
sinking of the South Korean frigate Cheonan off
the west coast of the peninsula. Forty-six South
Korean sailors were killed in the North Korean
torpedo attack on the vessel.
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things, has just been the logistics,” Gates said.
“Trying to move as many forces as the Army
had in Iraq and Afghanistan on nine-month
centers has just been beyond our capability.”
Gates said he believes Casey expects
that as stress on the force comes down with
drawdowns in Iraq and upon reaching the
authorized strength in Afghanistan, the Army
can go to one-year combat tours followed by
two years at home stations, and then work from
there toward a 1-to-3 ratio.
“And I know that it is his goal, once we’re
not involved in these two wars simultaneously,
to be able to get to nine-month deployments,
which would obviously be a lot easier on troops
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, speaks to U.S. Army Gen. Walter L. “Skip” and their families,” Gates said.
Sharp, commander of U.S. Combined Forces Command and Commander of U.S. Forces “But I won’t kid you,” he added. “I still
Korea, on board a helicopter to Casey Garrison to speak with U.S. and Korean troops think it’s a long ways away.”
from the 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team and 210 Fires Brigade, Tuesday. — DoD Gates, who had begun his formal remarks
photo by Cherie Cullen by offering his thanks to the soldiers for their
service and to their families for supporting
and women in uniform more bearable for the in order to be able to have even more families them, took time after the question-and-answer
families.” come, to the point where we can eventually session to shake hands with each soldier, pose
Army Gen. Walter “Skip” Sharp, commander allow all families to come, to get to about for pictures with them, and present them with
of U.S. Forces Korea, pointed out to Gates that 14,000 families [in South Korea]. his commemorative coin.
the decision has begun to have an effect. Two Another soldier wanted to know what The secretary later met with Defense
years ago, about 1,600 U.S. military families Gates thinks about Army Chief of Staff Gen. Minister Kim Tae-young in the South Korean
were living in South Korea, a number that has George W. Casey Jr.’s desire to reduce combat capital of Seoul, and tomorrow he’ll join
reached more than 4,200. deployments for soldiers, which now are a year Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in
“Even up here at 2nd Infantry Division, they long, to nine months. Korea’s demilitarized zone. The two Cabinet
have about 600 families that are command- “One of the reasons that the Army has had officers are visiting South Korea this week to
sponsored right now,” Sharp said. “[We’re] 12-month tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, in participate in the first “Two-plus-Two Talks”
making sure that we build the infrastructure contrast to [the other services], among other between the long-time allies.
“This is the first in a series of ROK-U.S.
combined naval exercises that will occur in
both the East and West Seas,” the two defense
ministers said in their joint statement. To
Americans, the East Sea is the Yellow Sea and
the West Sea is the Sea of Japan.
“These defensive, combined exercises are
designed to send a clear message to North Korea
that its aggressive behavior must stop, and that
we are committed to together enhancing our
combined defensive capabilities,” the statement
continued.
Navy Adm. Robert F. Willard, the commander
of U.S. Pacific Command, put the exercises in
context for reporters traveling with Gates and
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Willard said the exercise
will begin at the conclusion of the Two-plus-Two Cmdr. Warren Sisson, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115,
meetings between the U.S. and Korean ministers conducts a pre-flight safety inspection on an F/A-18E Super Hornet before launching
from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. — U.S. Navy photo by Mass
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By Pfc. Kim Kyu-ho United Nations Command, Combined The 8th Army Band concluded the
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welcomed Gen. Han Min-goo, the newly of both nations.
YONGSAN GARRISON — The top appointed ROK CJCS. The ROK JCS chairman also met with
U.S. commander in South Korea hosted the The 2nd Infantry Division Salute Battery Combined Forces Command leaders and
new chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint fired a 19-gun salute during the ceremony, took photos with them in front of the USFK
Chiefs of Staff and members of the ROK and through the smoke, the official headquarters.
Ministry of National Defense July 8. party inspected the troops. The battery At the headquarters building, Han signed
During a ceremony at Knight Field, commander presented the shell casings to the guest book and held an office call with
Gen. Walter L. Sharp, commander of the ROK CJCS. CFC members.
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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.

USAG-Red Cloud:
Assault Consummated by Battery;
Investigation revealed Victim #1
and Victim #2 were assaulted by
four unknown individuals. One
unknown individual struck Victim
#2 on the left side of Victim #2’s
head with an open hand. A second
unknown individual struck Victim
#1 in the face with a closed hand.
The other two unknown individuals
tackled Victim #2 and struck Victim
#1 multiple times. Two unknown
Korean nationals intervened and
the four unknown individuals left the
scene. Victim #1 sustained injuries
consisting of a damaged left eye
cavity, and a fractured nose. On
Jul. 18, Victim #1 self reported to
the Troop Medical Clinic and was
treated and released. Victim #2
did not sustain injuries requiring
medical attention. Victim #1 and
Victim #2 rendered a written sworn
statement attesting to the incident.
Investigation continues by Military
Police Investigations.

USAG-Yongsan:
Traffic Accident With Injuries;
Damage to Government Property;
Damage to Private Property;
Following Too Close; Subject #1,
operating a Government Owned
Vehicle, following too close, struck
Victim #1’s Privately Owned Vehicle
which then struck Victim #2’s
Privately Owned Vehicle. Victim #1
sustained injuries consisting of pain
to the chest, neck and knee. Victim
#2 sustained injuries consisting of
pain to the neck. Damage to Subject
#1’s vehicle consisted of a dent to the
front bumper, dents and scratches
to the front brush guard. Damage
to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of
dents, scratches and paint transfer
to the front and rear bumpers and
rear cargo door. Damage to Victim
#2’s vehicle consisted of a dent to the
rear bumper. All parties reported to
the Korean National Police Station.
Victim #1 and Victim #2 rendered
a written statement attesting to the
incident. Subject #1 was charged
by Korean National Police under
KRTL Art #48 (Obligation of Safe
Driving) and Special Act #3-1 (Traffic
Accident Resulting in Personal
Injury). Subject #1 rendered a
written sworn statement admitting
to the offense. Subject #1 was
processed and released into Military
Police custody and was placed
on International Hold. All parties
reported utilization of their seatbelts.
Estimated Cost of Damage is
unknown. This is a final report.
USAG-Humphreys:
Larceny of Non Appropriated Funds;
Subject #1 and Subject #2 removed
three bottles of vitamins and an
unknown amount of cherries from
the Commissary stock room without
rendering proper payment. Subject
#1 and Subject #2 were escorted to
the Provost Marshal’s Office where
they were advised of their legal rights
which they waived rendering written
statements admitting to the offense.
Subject #1 and Subject #2 stated that
the items were taken for personal
use. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were
processed and released on their own
recognizance.
The COEX Aquarium displays more than 40,000 fish from 600 different species, including this friendly fellow. It will certainly take you on an expedition to
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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Boryeong Mud Festival
One of Korea’s most famous festivals,
visitors to the Boryeong Mud Festival
slather themselves with mud, which
contains many nutrients that are known
to be particularly good for the skin. Last
year it was recognized by the Ministry of
Culture, Sports & Tourism as one of the
best festivals in Korea. This year held for
nine days through July 25.
Haneul Park: Transforming Seoul’s
World Cup Stadium
When Haneul Park was created, it was
designed with conservation and the
preservation of biodiversity in mind. To
that end, five wind-powered generators
produce electricity to operate the park’s
lamps, while the methane gas produced
underground by the landfill is recycled
as fuel for the stadium and nearby
apartments.
Gangneung Danoje Festival
The Gangneung Danoje Festival is an
international celebration that has been
designated as an ‘Intangible Cultural
Asset’ by UNESCO. During the festival,
visitors may enjoy traditional folk
games played on Dano while sampling
traditional Dano cuisine. Two of the
main festival events are the cultural
performances: ‘Danogut,’ a ritual
performed to ask spirits for the good
health and happiness of people; and the
‘Gwanno’ masked dance, a traditional
masked dance where the ‘nobles’ and
‘commoners’ of society mingle together,
their identities hidden by their masks.
Slather on the Sunscreen
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Korea is surrounded on three sides by
water and has plenty of great beaches in a
variety of shapes and sizes. The months of
July and August in particular are great times
to hit the beach, considering temperatures
get as high as 30 degrees Celsius or more.
Since most beaches officially open in late
June/early July and close toward the end of
August, visitors have only a few months to
splash around in the water and take part in
Korea’s beach culture.
Korea’s Water Parks
The sweltering heat creeps up on us quickly
here in Korea and there is always a need
to keep cool. Going to a water park in
Korea is one of the most fun things to do
to cool off in the summer. Of course, things
like wave pools that replicate an ocean
of rolling waves; slides with a thrill factor
on par with roller coasters; and a wide
selection of swimming pools await visitors.
But something special about Korea’s water
parks is that many of them also have hot
spring spas including Jjimjilbang (Korean
style sauna), allowing you to relax and
recharge after a fun-packed day.
Ttukseom
Once a sandy spit on the Hangang
River where Korea’s kings went to fire
off arrows. Then a busy trading post for
river merchants. Then a center of urban
industry. Now, the peninsula is home to the
sprawling greenness of Seoul Forest, one
of the city’s most important natural spaces,
which, unbelievably, was designed in 2003
and opened only in mid- 2005. Its southern,
western and northern shores are lined
with cycle paths, while the southern shore
doubles as the bank of the Hangang River
and forms one of the key sect ions of the
Hangang River Park. Once beloved by
Seoulites as a place to relax and play,
Ttukseom is now breaking through the
hangover brought upon it by half a century
of breakneck urbanization and industrial
development, and becoming a place
to enjoy clean water and fresh air once
again.
The 2010 Great Baekje World Festival
Get ready for the Great Baekje
World Festival, an incredible blend of
historical and cultural events that will
transport you back into the glory of the
Baekje Kingdom (18 BC - 660 AD).
This year’s festival, held under the
theme “The Revival of Great Baekje:
1,400 Years Later,” will be held at
Gomanaru Ferry at Gongju City
and the Baekje Cultural Complex of
Buyeo County in Chungcheongnam-
do Province. The official opening
ceremony will take place on
September 17th, followed by 30 days
of events celebrating one of Korea’s
most prominent founding kingdoms.
Highlights of the festival include
performances of “Sama Iyagi”
and “Sabimir.” “Sama Iyagi” is
the story of the great naval hero
“Sama,” presented in an epic show
that uses the Gomanaru Ferry at
Geumgang River as its backdrop.
Two hundred skilled professional
actors and actresses make these two
stunning performances a gripping
representation of the beautiful story of
Korea’s proud and vibrant past.
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By Col. William P. Huber
Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan
Taking care of Servicemembers, Families, DOD
Civilians, and the community that supports them is
what I enjoy most about being a Garrison Commander.
Our Yongsan Families, Civilians, Contractors and
Good Neighbors pull together every day to honor
our men and women in uniform. As the new Yongsan
Garrison Commander, I am going to work with you
to build on the successes of my predecessor, Col. Dave
Hall, and work each day to make our services even
more relevant and effective. There is no better way to
honor your service and sacrifice here in Korea.
We all have a role to play in making Yongsan a great
place to live. Maybe you will step up to volunteer with
our youths or offer helpful tips on our Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/youryongsan. Do you have some
ideas about how to improve a process? You are who I
want to hear from at our Community Information
Forum or on my Commander’s Hotline. I need to have
an ongoing conversation with the community about
what we are getting right and what we are missing.
While it is true we are doing more with fewer
resources, I want you to know we are quickly adjusting
to make the most of our dollars – we will fully support
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of defense and foreign affairs.
Willard called the attack on the Cheonan
“heinous.”
The exercise does include the USS George
Washington Carrier Strike Group and ROK
Navy ships. Aircraft will come from the U.S.
Seventh Air Force, the George Washington’s
Air Wing, the ROK air force and ROK anti-
submarine aircraft. The exercise will include
F-22 Raptor aircraft training for the first time
in the theater, he said.
“In all, over a hundred aircraft will fly in
the event,” Willard said. “The exercise will
include a variety of training opportunites –
flight operations from the carrier, there will
be an air defense exercise, strike exercises and
opportunities for passing exercises.”
“Anti-submarine warfare is also included in
the exercise with both ROK and U.S. Navy ships
and P-3 aircraft participating,” he said.
At the end of the exercise, there will be a
counter special forces exercise. “These occur
with some frequency in both the East and West
Seas, conducted by the ROK and U.S. Navy,”
Willard said.
Invincible Spirit is a large-scale exercise, the
admiral stressed. “This is intended to send a
signal to North Korea with regard to what has
occurred post-Cheonan, and it is intended to
signal to the region the resolve of this alliance and
our commitment to one another and the scope
and scale of our ability to operate together,”
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Col. William P. Huber — U.S. Army photo
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he said.
The exercise is part of a continuum of
exercises that the United States and the Republic
of Korea hold. The end of Invincible Spirit will
coincide with the start of exercise Freedom’s
Guardian, Willard said.
The admiral said the exercises can be
adjusted if North Korea agrees to stop future
provocations.
Future exercises may be in the West Sea,
Willard said. The West Sea is an international
waterway, and the United States is perfectly
within its rights to exercise in that body of
water. Willard said he is not concerned about
China’s feeling about U.S.-ROK naval exercises
in that area.
“If I have a concern vis-a-vie China it’s that
China exert itself to influence Pyongyang to see
that incidents like Cheonan don’t occur in the
future,” he said.
Deterring North Korea is problematic, said
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell. “This is
what makes North Korea so challenging and at
times, so confounding: how do you gain leverage
with a regime that doesn’t care how it is viewed
by the rest of world, and doesn’t care how it
treats its own people?” Morrell said. “At the same
time, none of us wants to fight another war on
the peninsula and clearly none of us – certainly
the Chinese – are interested in instability on the
peninsula. So, this all combines to make this a
challenge.”
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Clinic upgrade addresses family care needs
By Kevin Jackson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON – Family members
who will come to the U.S. Army Health Clinic
in the months ahead may not realize it, but
they are beneficiaries of a significant upgrade
to the former troop medical clinic that until
only recently was staff solely to provide care to
Soldiers.
The addition of an estimated 1,500 family
members who are expected to arrive by the end
of summer as part of U.S. Forces Korea’s tour
normalization plan has led to a four-phase, $4.5
million clinic upgrade and an expanded access
to services needed by families. The new family
member patient mission has resulted in the
former troop medical clinic being re-designated
as a USAHC.
Phase one – a new pediatrics and obstetrics
wing that includes a screening room – will open
for business the first week of August. The new
“family care wing” was created in the space
previously occupied by behavioral health, which
moved across the street into building 802.
The lone family practice physician at the
clinic is currently treating about 140 women
and that number is expected in increase as more
spouses arrive in Warrior Country.
“We actually had a birth in the clinic a
couple weeks back – our very first one – and
our doctors did a tremendous job,” said 2nd Lt.
David Preczewski, executive officer at the Casey
USAHC. “They didn’t have enough time to
transport [the patient], so we called our doctors
and we had a birth in the clinic. We don’t want
any more, but we handled it.”
To make the facility and particularly the new
wing more family-friendly, Casey Garrison’s
American Red Cross has donated water dispensers,
a WII, toys, coloring books and more.
“They keep asking us what we need to help
the community as its growing – so they have been
very supportive,” Preczewski said.
To address pediatric and other medical
concerns for the increasing number of patients
in Warrior Country, the 65th Medical Battalion
Warrior Country chaplain returns, ministers in homeland
By Grace Richardson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON – Warrior
Country’s new garrison chaplain has finally
come home to her native land – to spread the
gospel to Soldiers, civilian employees and their
family members.
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk-jong Lee was born
and raised in Yongsan-gu in Seoul until she
moved to New York at the age of 15 with her
family. While it’s been a homecoming in some
ways, it’s also a new experience.
“It’s a different Seoul from what I remember,’
she said. “When I went to Queens, N.Y., in
1971 I was impressed by all the tall apartment
buildings ,and when I came back there are more
here now than in New York.”
Before coming to Korea earlier this month,
she served as the 49th Quartermaster Group
chaplain at Fort Lee, Va., which has the
active duty Army’s only two mortuary affairs
companies assigned to it.
As she reflected on her time at Fort Lee, she
said it was a “good, short one-year assignment”
that helped to prepare her to become a garrison
chaplain. Lee said she also benefited from the
support and mentoring of the garrison chaplain
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Sgt. Damon Rembert (left) and Capt. Brian Green move a gurney into the new family care wing that is part of the $4.5
million upgrade to Casey Garrison’s U.S. Army Health Clinic. — U.S. Army photo by Robert Haynes
has an agreement with St. Mary’s Hospital in
Uijeongbu to provide care. Preczewski said
the brigade is looking to possibly enter into an
agreement with a facility in Dongducheon to
further meet the increasing need for medical
care.
Additional phase one work includes
renovation of after-hours care that provides
24-hour care for injuries, which pose a threat
to life, limb and eyesight.
Phase two includes the expansion of X-ray
and physical therapy areas, and the addition
of a waiting room. Phase three will renovate
the laboratory, all primary care, patient
administration, optometry, audiology and
medical supply areas. The final phase will give
the lobby, pharmacy and the clinic’s exterior
there.
Lee was raised in a Presbyterian environment
and has been an Army chaplain since November
1992, but she said it wasn’t her first career
choice.
“God tricked me,” she said with a laugh. “It
was not in my plans.”
Prior to working as a chaplain, she was a
chemist for a tobacco-related research firm. Her
journey to the pulpit began innocently enough
by attending the seminary. She opted seek that
spiritual guidance because she wanted to teach
Sunday school at her church.
“It forced me to read the Bible for the
first time from cover to cover,” she said about
seminary.
Her faith has sustained her well, but it’s her
gusto for life that has made other chaplains
stand up and take notice.
“She’s a real hooah, hooah chaplain. She’s
jumped out of helicopters and down ropes,”
said Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski, Red
Cloud Garrison deputy chaplain.
While Lee has the air assault wings to prove
her mettle, she found the rigorous two-week
course very challenging. To complete it, she had
to beat the pace man on a 12-mile road march
to the finish line or fail the course.
a facelift.
All of the work is being done within the
confines to the clinic without any expansion.
“Maj. Reilly was very innovative when she
sat down with [the architects] and designed a
clinic able to support this growing community
without expanding the walls,” Preczewski
said.
Parking at the clinic is also an increasing
concern. Work is currently underway to triple
the spaces to 51. Preczewski expects the work
to be completed by the end of July and he
hopes to further increase the parking spaces
to about 90 before he departs the peninsula
in December.
“Everything that has been done had not been
done solely by this clinic,” said Maj. Barbara
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk-jong Lee (right) talks to Cpl. Park Joon-yong about Red
Cloud Garrison religious services. — U.S. Army photo by Grace Richardson
“I was falling behind and my instructor
came next to me, encouraging me to finish,”
she said. “He said, ‘if you make it, I’ll go to
church.’”
She found the strength to surge ahead and
finish strong to earn her wings.
Not content to rest on her laurels, or more
appropriately her wings, she also proudly wears
a Combat Action Badge.
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Reilly, the former clinic officer-in-charge who
was recently reassigned to Fort Benning, Ga.
“It took a lot of people; in particular, we’re very
appreciative of the garrison at Casey…that has
worked so closely with us.
“Ultimately everything being done is to
improve the quality of healthcare we give to the
community as a whole. I really think we can see
how invested 2ID is to make life better – not
just for Soldiers, but for family members and
Department of Defense civilians – because they
realize how important it is.”
The clinic will be finished in January 2011 if
all the work proceeds according to plan. It is the
first major construction in the area since 1974,
according to Sgt. 1st Class Vito Dichristina, the
clinic’s noncommissioned officer in charge.
“I was at Mosul in Iraq and a sniper came,”
she said. Although a Soldier near her was
injured during the attack, the chaplain said
“I wasn’t scared or feared for my life because I
didn’t know any better.”
“Pro Deo et Patria” or “For God and
Country” is the Chaplain Corps motto. It is
this commitment that led Lee back to her native
land to serve her God and her country.
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News & Notes Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff gives view from top
Ribbon Cutting
The Casey Garrison Education Center will
hold a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., today in bldg.
1757. For more information, call 732-7015.

Night Bus
Red Cloud Garrison will provide a night
bus every Friday and Saturday until further
notice. It will make two runs between Casey
Garrison, Red Cloud Garrison and Camp
Stanley. The first departs Casey Garrison
at 2:30 a.m., arrives at Red Cloud Garrison
at 3:20 a.m. and departs at 3:30 a.m., and
arrives at Camp Stanley at 4 a.m. The
second departs Casey at 3:30 a.m., arrives
at Red Cloud at 4:20 a.m. and departs at 4:30
a.m., and arrives at Camp Stanley at 5 a.m.

Friendship Meeting
Dongducheon Mayor Oh Sea-chang is
hosting a friendship meeting from 8 to 9
p.m., Monday in the Central Square of the
World Meridian Apartment for Soldiers,
civilian employees and their families
living there. The meeting will include a
traditional Korean samulnori performance,
food and conversation. The intent is to
help Korean and American residents in
the apartment understand their cultural
differences and make new friendships.
Employment Opportunity
The Choctaw Archiving Enterprise is looking
for a nutritionist/dietician/nurse/home
economist/physician assistant to work in the
Women, Infants and Children Overseas Office
at Casey Garrison. Applicants should have
a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics,
home economics or nursing. They must be
a U.S. citizen and possess a current driver’s
license. To apply, e-mail a resume and cover
letter to wicoverseasjobs@choctawarchiving.
com or fax it to (210) 525-1398.
Bicycle Lane Violations
The Korean National Police Agency has
announced that it will begin issuing tickets
to people who drive automobiles or ride
motorcycles on bicycle-only lanes. People
who violate the recently amended traffic
law will be fined $42 and $25, respectively.
The law is intended to improve safety
for bicycle riders and will go into effect
after the changes have been publicized.
POV Registration
Effective July 19 the Camp Kim Pass and
Identification Office began registering
privately owned vehicles of active duty
servicemembers assigned to Warrior
Country who have a housing assignment
on Yongsan Garrison. Servicemembers
must provide verification of the housing
assignment before they will be permitted
to register their POVs at Camp Kim.
U.S. Savings Bonds
Soldiers and civilians employees who
purchase U.S. Savings Bonds through
direct payroll allotment need to take action
before the U.S. Savings Bond Payroll
Savings Plan goes all-electronic by the
end of August. By July 31, Soldiers must
contact their payroll officer to get copies
of the necessary paperwork to handle
the transition and create an account on
TreasuryDirect.gov, a secure website where
savings bonds and other U.S. Treasury
securities can be purchased. Civilian
employees paid by the Defense Finance
and Accounting Service will need to take the
same steps no later than Aug. 31. All other
government employees have until Sept. 30.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen answers questions from a select group of 250 servicemembers
during an all hands call at Red Cloud Garrison July 21. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jin Choi
ROKA general gets 2ID signal capabilities demonstration
By Jim Cunningham
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
R E D C LO U D G A R R I S O N —
Republic of Korea Army Maj. Gen. Nam
Gun-gyun and more than a dozen members
of his ROKA staff visited Red Cloud
Garrison July 8 to learn about the 2nd
Infantry Division’s signal capabilities.
The ROKA signal chief was given briefings
about the division’s signal operations on the
peninsula and demonstrations of various
signal equipment.
“The purpose of Gen. Nam’s visit is
build and maintain a signal alliance and
partnership on the peninsula with the
2ID signal Soldiers and our ROK signal
counterparts,” said Lt. Col. Kim Bivin, chief
of the 2nd Inf. Div. signal component. “We
invited them here to answer their questions
and show them how we operate.”
Before the general and his staff moved Lt. Col. Kim Bivin (left), 2nd Infantry Division signal chief, talks with Maj. Gen.
to the demonstrations set up in the parking Nam Gun-gyun, Republic of Korea Army signal chief, about the Combined
lot behind the Red Cloud Garrison Physical Operational Very Small Aperture Terminal Network-Korea system and other
Fitness Center they received briefings about “Second to None” signal capabilities during a visit to Red Cloud Garrison July
the division’s signal mission, organization, 8. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
footprint and other details about the systems communication, Bivin explained. “We are out here to demonstrate
and how it operates. Different systems were set up so Nam and the COVN-K systems in different
The signal component, known as G6 his staff could touch and get a real feel for configurations,” said Alan Zomchek,
in the division, is responsible for planning, the interoperability of both custom systems COVN-K network engineer.
maintaining and defending 2nd Inf. Div. made especially for the U.S. Army and “off “We are demonstrating two different
communications infrastructure to provide the shelf ” systems such as the Combined antennae configurations, one being the
secure and non-secure voice, data and video Operational Very Small Aperture Terminal Ground-to-Air Transmit and Receive or
services for all of its command posts and Network-Korea system. GATR, which folds down into a small
major subordinate commands, Bivin said. Bivin said one of the major challenges package that weighs about 225 pounds
Nam was also given a complete overview facing the G6 is the lack of available with the outdoor and indoor equipment,
of the division’s footprint on the peninsula bandwidth for Ku-band systems, which is a versus the COVN-K that weighs in at
to include the Casey/Hovey corridor, Red commercial system that requires significant 1,000 pounds of equipment. The GATR is
Cloud Garrison, Seoul, K-16 Air Base, Camp funding each year to remain operational. transportable on commercial air and easy to
Eagle, Humphreys Garrison and Daegu The division’s satellite terminals are Ka-band move by helicopter and light aircraft.”
Garrison. The nuts and bolts of the briefings capable, but there is currently a no host This is the reason GATR is an unusual
and demonstrations covered the division level nation agreement between the United States demonstration because it can be deployed
satellite network, Ku-band and extremely and the Republic of Korea to use it. in local network operations easily and
high frequency satellite communications, The ability to use Ka-band in Korea effectively, Zomchek said.
and High-Capacity Line-of-Sight systems. would allow the U.S. to transition from “Although 2ID doesn’t have the GATR
The division’s G6 has several forms commercial satellites back to U.S. military- in its inventory, it is available to them on a
of Line-of-Sight and Beyond Line-of- controlled satellite systems. Bivin said the contingency basis,” he said.
Sight transport available to make tactical transition would provide the 2nd Inf. Div. After gift presentations, Nam and Bivin
communications possible for maneuver with more available bandwidth, thereby retired to a discussion on the two systems
commanders. The Warfighter Information improving network performance and and what the future of signal cooperation
Network-Tactical is the primary means of reducing operational costs. could bring to both military organizations.
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Let them eat cake

ACS celebrates 45 years of programs
By Kevin Jackson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON – Soldiers,
Airmen, civilian employees, retirees and
family members gathered at Warrior
Country installations July 14-16 to pay
homage to Army Community Service for
its 45 years of service.
During the celebrations, ACS cut cake
commemorating its 45 years of service to
Army communities, talked to attendees
about its numerous services and gave away
door prizes.
ACS dates back to the height of the
Vietnam War in 1965. During this time the
services offered to Soldiers were provided
by volunteers and often disappeared or
stagnated when the originators transferred
or left the service. For this reason, ACS
officially stood up July 25, 1965 and
replaced the irregular volunteers with full-
time employees.
ACS provides a plethora of program,
including Army Family Team Building
which helps military spouses better
understand the functions of the Army and
the Soldier’s role. It also offers the Family
Advocacy program that helps families learn
to cope with the stresses associated with
military service, and teaches them how to
nurse infants and raise children.

Lt. Col. Arvesta Roberson (right), 304th Signal Battalion commander, is joined
by Soldiers, family members and ACS employees for a cutting a cake in the
Camp Stanley Post Exchange July 15 – U.S. Army photo by Robert Haynes

Sarah Colby, spouse of Chaplain (Maj.) Cloyd Colby, 2nd Infantry Division
deputy chaplain, laughs as she receives her door prize from Col Hank Dodge,
Red Cloud Garrison commander, during an event celebrating Army Community
Service’s 45 years of service at Red Cloud Lanes July 14. The chaplain won
the bowling ball as his door prize. – U.S. Army photo by Grace Richardson
Brent Abare (center), deputy to the U.S. Army Garrison Casey commander, is
joined by Soldiers and Army Community Service staff at an event in the Casey
Garrison Post Exchange celebrating ACS’ 45 years of service to Soldiers and
families. – U.S. Army photo by Grace Richardson

Two youngsters from the Casey Garrison community play with items they Col. Hank Dodge (second from left), USAG Red Cloud commander, joins members
received at an event commemorating Army Community Service’s 45 years of the Red Cloud Garrison community in cutting a cake commemorating Army
of service at the Post Exchange there July 16. – U.S. Army photo by Grace Community Service’s 45 years of service in Warrior Country during a celebration
Richardson at Red Cloud Lanes July 14. – U.S. Army photo by Grace Richardson
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JULY 23, 2010 USAG YONGSAN
Simple energy conservation tips to save you money
Spc. Rick Canfield, a multi-media illustrator, Headquarters Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison Yongsan changes out a light bulb to conserve energy as part of a post-wide community effort,
July 20. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — No one likes
paying bills and as someone who pays bills
each month, you already know the importance
of energy conservation. Every month, like
clockwork, we write checks for water, gas,
and electric. But did you know making small
changes can mean a big difference for your
wallet?
Turning off the lights or changing a light bulb
from 100 watts to 14 watts are two very simple
ways of conserving, said U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan Energy Manager Lowell Travis. But if
you do several things to keep the household in
line with your personal energy goals, you may
find yourself able to save even more money.
“To cut energy costs you must use less energy,”
Travis said.
Yongsan Directorate of Public Works has
already begun implementing several measures
and continues to come up with energy saving
solutions to give back to the community. Travis
said adding timers to lighting, air conditioning
and heating units ensure those resources are
used conservatively during the work-day and
not wasted during off-duty hours.
Switching to natural gas, using solar powered
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panels, walls and solar tubes are ways that
Yongsan is looking at taking control of its
energy needs.
“Garrison Yongsan is constantly developing
strategies to reduce energy dependency, from
partnerships, consumption reduction, and
alternative energy solutions,” said Garrison
Commander Col. Bill Huber. “It is not only
good for the community; it is good for the
environment, too.”
Other facilities like K-16 and Humphreys
have newer facilities which have better
resources to facilitate reducing energy and
energy cost effects. Regardless, we must all
do our part.
Challenge yourself to find ways that you
too can cut down on the amount of energy
used. Take shorter showers; if there is a water
leak, put in a work order and have it fixed
immediately; drop the temperature settings
on the thermostat instead of using the air
conditioner or heater; turn off computer
monitors at home and work when not in use.
All of these actions affect energy usage and
by cutting back just a little, you are making a
huge difference.
For more information, contact the DPW at Spc. Rick Canfield, a multi-media illustrator, Headquarters Headquarters Company, United States
724-4205 or stop by Bldg. #1380 to speak Army Garrison Yongsan changes out a light bulb to conserve energy as part of a post-wide
with an energy specialist. community effort, July 20. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
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News & Notes
Walker Center Reservations
Reservations are required to stay at the
Walker Center. Please email walkercenter@
korea.army.mil for the required reservation
form.
Become a Facebook Fan
The American Red Cross at USAG Yongsan
now has its own Facebook page. Become a
fan today and learn about upcoming events,
find volunteer opportunities, view photos, and
post your own comments. Just search for
“American Red Cross USAG Yongsan”.
Healthcare Advisory Council
Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of every
month to discuss how we can improve health
care. The meeting is held at Brian Allgood
Army Community Hospital Command
Conference Room. For information, call
737-3045.
Bowling Laser Light Show
The show is on Friday, 9:30 p.m. - midnight
and Saturday, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. with live DJ on
Saturday at Yongsan Lanes. For information,
call 723-7830.
Free Spinning Bike Classes
The classes are on Tuesday-Thursday, 6 a.m.
and Monday-Thursday, 5:15 p.m. at Collier
Field House. For information, call 738-8608.
Free Yoga Classes
The classes are on Tuesday and Thursday -
8:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m. at Collier Field House/
Hannam Gym, Saturday - 9 a.m. at Collier
Field House, and Monday and Wednesday -
6 p.m. at Hannam Gym. For information, call
736-4588.
Free Pilate Classes
The classes are on every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Trent
Gym. For information, call 724-8466.
SAS Open Recreation
Open Recreation for only 1st-5th Graders
will be held the first Saturday of each month
at SAS, Bldg. 4211. For information, call
738-3051.
Club Beyond
Club Beyond meets every Tuesday night
from 6:30-8 p.m. in the South Post Chapel.
The club is for students in 6th-12th grade.
For information, call 010-5797-0631.
Live D.J. Night
The live D.J. night with Jazz and Old
School Music is on every Thursday, 8 p.m.
- 11 p.m. and Friday, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Main
Post Club. For information, call 723-8785.
Tricare Online
Beneficiaries living in Korea should verify
their enrollment in TRICARE Overseas
Program Prime. Log onto www.tricareonline.
com. For information, call 736-7236.
Protect Your Teen from Rx Drug Abuse
According to an annual survey by the
Partnership for a Drug Free America,
one in five teens has abused prescription
medication, and one in ten has abused
over-the-counter cough medication. Need
advice about a teen who may already
be abusing meds? Call the Adolescent
Substance Abuse Counseling Services for
confidential advice at 738-4579.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG Yongsan Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan
USAG YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM
FMWR recognizes artistically gifted Community Members
By Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Winners of
the 2010 Korea Region Arts and Crafts
Contest were honored at the IMCOM
Korea Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation awards ceremony June 30, at the
John Wood Memorial Theater.
Contestants vied for 1st place in either
of two classes, accomplished or novice.
There were nine categories – Drawing,
Fibers, Metals and Jewelry, Oil Base
Painting, Water Base Painting, Mixed Media
two-dimensional and three-dimensional,
Ceramics and Wood. Judges had their work
cut out for them, evaluating 69 entries.
“The Arts and Crafts contest is one of
the events that give people an opportunity
to show off their talents,” said USAG
Yongsan FMWR Director Paul Robinson.
“Just like sports events, entertainment, and Lt. Col. Scott Maskery (left) from Osan Air Base, United States Air Force, receives 2010 Korea Region
other competitions, we mainly hold this to Arts & Crafts Contest 1st Place Winner Award in Wood catergory from USAG Yongsan Command Sgt.
give Military Families an outlet for their Maj. Ralph Rusch at the John Wood Memorial Theater June 30. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe
artistry.” Yong-joon
Along with the awards presentation by
USAG Yongsan Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph “As a novice photographer, it was extremely photo was able to capture the theme of the
Rusch, part of the ceremony was dedicated rewarding to participate and see all the 2009 competition, “MWR Fun! “, Neaverth
outstanding entries submitted at the region added.
to recognizing winners from the 2009
level and then forwarded to the Department The 2010 All Army Photo contest is
All Army Digital Photography Contest.
Winners received a check and a certificate of Army level. With such an incredible projected to be held in October. For more
of excellence signed by Maj. Gen. Ruben array of photographs, the competition was information about the competition rules
Jones, the FMWR Commander. challenging and very little separated those and additional details, call Yongsan Arts and
Michael Neaverth, the 2nd place winner that placed in a category.” Crafts Center at 738-4750.
in Color- MWR Fun! Division, shared I am sure one of the factors that allowed
how humbling it was winning the all Army my photo to actually place was that I had — See ARTS/CRAFTS, Page 12 —
wide award. a great subject showing passion, and the
Yongsan honors civilian employees who go above and beyond
By Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Eighteen
outstanding U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan
employees were honored for their civilian
service, at a Town Hall July 2.
Hosting his final Employee Information
Forum, Outgoing Commander Col. David
Hall officially recognized the awardees, and
welcomed new Installation Management
Command Korea Commander Col. David
Fox, at the USAG Yongsan Multi-Purpose
Training Facility.
Hall praised all the employees for their
tireless dedication to making the Garrison
a great place to live and work.
“I’m very proud of my team and what you
all have achieved with a lot of hard work,
energy, passion and commitment over the
past three years,” said Hall. “What we are Ms. Shin Doohyun from USAG Yongsan Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
going to do is recognize some people as a receives Commander’s Award for her excellent Civilian Service from IMCOM-Korea Commander Col.
representation of this great Garrison.” David Fox July 2. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
Before the award ceremony began, Fox also
spoke about the critical role these employees Command Sgt. Maj. David Abbott and worry about Yongsan Garrison’s heating and
played in making Yongsan a Community of USAG Yongsan Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph hot water!” Pak said.
Excellence, three years in a row. Rusch helped present the accolades. Hall then opened up the Employee
“What I want you to know is what you are In addition, Pak Chong Kuk, the Information Forum for general questions and
doing is not easy. It’s hard government work. Lead Foreman Heating Inspector at the again thanked all for their contributions.
You all are working with Families, Soldiers Directorate of Public Works, was honored “There’s one thing I can say, summing up, is
and units, but it’s extremely important with a 35-year Service Certificate thanks to selflessness and that’s what this work force is
you know that the services you provide are his commitment to professionalism. all about. Thanks again for what you do and
absolutely essential and deserved.” “It’s my great honor to receive such an I encourage you to continue the great job,
Fox and Hall then presented each employee award from the Garrison Commander and under Col. Fox and Col. Huber, and share
with either a Commander’s Award for I’ll add a few more years to my 28 years of the success with them,” Hall added.
service as the heating inspector. I spent my
Civilian Service, or an Achievement Medal — See TOWN HALL, Page 12 —
for Civilian Service. IMCOM Korea first seven years as a supply clerk. Don’t
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Improving our
Kids on Site offers childcare at Collier Field House
Command Channel

By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon

USAG Yongsan Public Affairs

What kind of information would you like to see on the Com-

mand Channel? Find out what more than 3,500 Yongsan
community members are talking about by becoming a
USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.com/youryong-
san! (Comments are kept in their original form)

Ivy Rebar
Hoyle
Facebook Fan

I’d just like to see it period. There are many of us

off-post who cannot have AFN satellites that have
no access to this valuable information. Is there any
way to maybe have a live feed on the base web-
site? USAG Yongsan has the grand opening of Kids on Site, a childcare service, at Collier Field House June 29. — U.S. Army photo
by Pvt. Hong Moo-sun

Becky Candee
Facebook Fan
Upcoming events in the local area as well as Ko-
rea wide would be wonderful. Information on events
happening on post that folks are able to attend. The
blogger list would be interesting also, so we are able
what crimes are happening on post and be more
informed of what is happening with our folks here.
By Pvt. Hong Moo-sun
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — What if you could work out
at the gym while qualified, friendly professionals watch your
children? Now you can do that and more in U.S. Army
Garrison Yongsan with the grand opening of Kids on Site
(childcare for fitness) at Collier Field House June 29.
Kids on Site is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
2 p.m. Sessions run an hour and fifteen minutes each. You
can buy 10 session punch cards for $45. Your child has to
be registered with CYSS. Childcare is available for kids age
six-weeks to 11-years-old.
“We found there was a big demand in this community
for parents who need childcare when they work out,” said
Melody Francis, the director of Parent and Outreach Services.
“Former fitness director Tracey Briggs and I discussed this,
and with the support of the command, I decided this was a
worthwhile effort for this community.”
Francis said she is very excited about this initiative because it
is going to grow and eventually become parent co-op which
means that parents will take over and offer care during the
hours that are convenient for other parents.
Giselle Kaufman, a parent participating in the grand
— See KIDS ON SITE, Page 12 —

Girl Scouts raise funds for Haiti

What would be really great is a TV guide channel
with all of the channels show information.

Diane M.
Buczkowski
Facebook Fan

It would be great if organizations, such as, ACS,

Spouses Clubs, Boy Scouts etc. submitted their up-
coming events with a play through date to Public
Affairs Office. Of course this means they need to be
pulled from the rotation when they expire, because
the cable reception of parts of post is poor ,espe-
cially the command channel, the pictures that can
be seen through the announcements make them
even harder to read.

Corrie
Blackshear
Facebook Fan

The only place I’ve seen Command Channel is in the
Food Court at the PX. Maybe live streaming on the gar-
rison website.
USA Girl Scouts Seoul Brownie Troop 27 sold cookies to raise funds for UNICEF’s disaster relief in Haiti, Philippines, and
Cambodia. The girls proudly signed the checks June 26. — Courtesy photo by Myrna Loge
See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photos to our page with a
quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and we’ll see you in the paper. - Your Yongsan PAO team
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Korean University students

meet Garrison leaders

YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander

Col. William Huber meets with group of visiting Korean University students
after watching videotape about Republic of Korea and United States (ROK-
US) alliance July 12 at Moyer Recreation Center. — U.S. Army Photo by Pvt.
Hong Moo-sun

ARTS/CRAFTS from Page 10

2010 Korea Region Arts & Crafts Contest Group 2 – Novice

- 1st Place Winners
Group 1 - Accomplished
Drawing: Sgt. Ryan Winch
Mixed Media 2D: Sgt. Ryan Winch
Fibers: Milton Smith
Wood: Milton Smith
Metals and Jewelry: Tatiana Fitzpatrick
Oil Base Painting: Capt. Evelyn Aguilera
Water Base Painting: Myoung Snodgrass
Drawing: Hyun-ji Miller
Fibers: An Kopitskie
Wood: Lt. Col. Scott Maskery
Metals and Jewelry: Chief Warrant Officer
Richard Kopitskie
Water Base Painting: Chief Warrant Officer
Richard Kopitskie
Oil Base Painting: Jeanna An
Mixed Media 2D: Nanyong Weatherby
Mixed Media 3D: Allison Hill
Ceramics: Pfc. David Dyson

TOWN HALL from Page 10

Commander’s Award for Civilian Service DPW – Chang Chin-kuk

RSO – Cho Kyong-mi DPW – Kwon Mun-hong
RSO – Choi Haing J. DOL – Kyong Sop-pyon
DPW – Chon Un-ae DFMWR – Shana L. Lewis
RSO – Kim Yong-sim RSO – Jinny Lopez
DPW – Mun Myong-han DPW – Nam Hyo-sin
PAIO – Gordon C. Ross DOL – Yi Kyu-pok
DFMWR – Shin Doohyun L. DPW – Kim Sil
DPTMS – Dennis Stockwell
RSO – Yi Kyong-chu A 35 Year Service Certification
Pak Chong-kuk from the Directorate of
Achievement Medal for Civilian Service Public Works

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opening, said she is very excited about the
program.
“My husband is at work so I have no
other options for childcare. This is a great
opportunity for me to be able to come to
work out and take care of my health,” she
added.
For more information about Kids on Site,
contact Parent and Outreach Services at
738-8122.
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Contracting Support Brigade change of command EOD teams hone skills during competition in Korea
The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Competition, hosted by 718th Ordnance Company, was
held in Warrior Base in South Korea July 12 - 16. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Oh Chi-hyung
By Pfc. Oh Chi-hyung
The official party (left to right) Col. Frederick A. Puthoff, 411th Contracting Support Brigade 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
incoming commander, Col. Daniel C. Rosso, the outgoing commander and Brig. Gen. Joseph L.
Bass, Expeditionary Contracting Command commander, enter the Naija Ballroom at the Dragon WARRIOR BASE — South Korea-based
Hill Lodge during the change of command ceremony on July 15. — Courtesy photo U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal
teams competed July 12 - 16 here near the
Expired Visa, Korea announces amnesty program Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Staff Sgt. Brandon Santiago and Pfc.
For persons that have let their Visa expire, the Korean Ministry of Justice has a limited
Mathew Milson won the competition. In
time frame program, to exempt them from fines and the customary re-entry ban.
second place was Staff Sgt. Nicholas Hands
and Cpl. Houston Stoewer. Third place went
The Korean Immigration Office will not impose penalties on foreigners, based on the
to Staff Sgt. John Marcotte, Spc. Zackery
history of an illegal presence in Korea, if they voluntarily apply for a new visa. The
Swindlehurst and Pfc. James Dipane.
deadline for the program is Aug. 31, 2010.
Hosted by the 718th Ordnance Company
(Explosive Ordnance Disposal), six teams and
Offenders who are discovered by the authorities will face fines, deportation and a ban
eight team members completed the week-long
on re-entry.
competition.
The contest was the culmination of six
For more information call the Retirement Services Office at 730-4133.
months of arduous training.
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During challenging training scenarios,
the teams verified their proficiency and were
successful in the competition in spite of the
stifling summer heat and humidity.
“It has been a long week,” said Cpl. Houston
Stoewer. “I had a hard time against the weather
this week. However, this competition made
me motivated.”
Capt. Scott A. Mignot, commander of
the 718th Ordnance Company (Explosive
Ordnance Disposal), said the competition
gave both his seasoned EOD technicians and
newer team members a chance to hone their
skills.
“I can see improvements in the young
members,” said Mignot, adding that his newer
EOD Soldiers could rotate to Afghanistan or
Iraq following their assignment here. “My goal
is to prepare them.”
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Listening to the consumer: Korea Exchanges adjust to customers’ needs
By Sgt. 1st Class Jon Cupp
AAFES Pacific Region Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Army and
Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) facilities
throughout South Korea are adjusting to meet
customers’ needs through increasing stock
assortments, renovating stores and expanding
the types of merchandise they carry.
AAFES associates on Camps Humphreys,
Walker and Casey, and other camps, are
expanding their merchandise assortments to
include more infant and toddler clothing, toys,
pet items, juvenile furniture and automotive
items. Along with this, the Yongsan PX and
Osan Air Base BX are expanding clothing
merchandise lines that reflect the latest fashion
trends to include Anne Klein footwear among
other name brands.
“We want our customers to understand that
we know they are special, that we are taking care
of their needs and that we understand cookie
cutter is not always the answer,” said Korea Area
Manager Elizabeth Sandoe, when explaining that
each store’s customers in Korea have their own
unique needs.
One of the things driving change in the
way AAFES stores in Korea take care of their
customers has been an increase in the number
of families moving to Korea, according to Stan
Young, Yongsan general manager.
“Yongsan has been pretty normalized because
it’s the capital and where the headquarters is,
but when you talk about [other areas in] Korea,
we’re talking about stores that before three or
four years ago were set up primarily for single
military service members,” said Young. “They
were relatively small troop stores with young
men’s clothing and heavy on electronics.”
As more families have moved to Korea, many
of the camps that once catered solely to single
service members have begun carrying more
household items, children’s clothing, linens and
other family-related merchandise.
Within the past year, AAFES has spent more
Military Spouse shares deployment tips
By Elaine Wilson
American Forces Press Service
WASHIGTON — After nearly a decade at
war, deployments have become a way of life
for America’s military families. Many families
have had to adjust and adapt to one, two, and
sometimes even more deployments.
Army spouse and mother Rebekah Sanderlin
has dealt with more than a half-dozen
deployments during her husband’s career. She
shared her lessons-learned and tips for coping
with separations with Lee McMahon, who
wrote “Army Spouse Shares Deployment Tips”
for the American Forces Press Service.
Sanderlin has two main tips: buy plastic sheet
protectors for documents and start planning
early.
“It is absolutely essential that the spouse at
home has all the important documents in one,
easy-to-find place,” the 28-year-old mother of
two advised.
Sanderlin said sheet protectors and a
three-ring binder are useful for storing birth
certificates, Social Security cards, shot records,
Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting
System enrollment forms, physical forms, and
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than $2 million making improvements to its
facilities in Korea with another $18.9 million
planned for future projects.
Some major renovations for the year included
upgrades to the Yongsan main store and the Camp
Casey main store, food court, and concession
mall. Along with this, there have been several
other projects to include renovating the Burger
King at Camp Walker, and consolidating services
at Camp Red Cloud PX into one location.
“Even though we know that some of the
installations where we serve our customers are
not enduring installations, AAFES is committed
to staying there and taking care of our customers
as long as we have customers there,” said Sandoe.
“Therefore we are accomplishing projects to
update those facilities so we can maintain a high
standard and offer good customer service.”
But many of the improvements could not
take place without input from the customer,
according to Sandoe. Some of the ways in which
AAFES receives feedback from its customers in
Korea include Soldier and Airman forums, and
family readiness group meetings and town halls,
in which AAFES senior leaders and managers visit
with service members and their families and hear
them voice their concerns or make suggestions
with regards to issues related to AAFES.
Although the nearly 1,800 AAFES associates in
Korea have kept busy tackling the challenges that
come with improvements to their merchandise
assortment or store renovations, managers said
their associates’ main focus has always been
Sales associate Seung-yon Ryu (right) assists customer, Yvette Hernandez, with a
taking care of and building relationships with
blouse in the women’s clothing section of the Yongsan Post Exchange July 16. The
their customers.
Yongsan PX will soon be expanding its line of women’s clothing with name brands that
“We wouldn’t have been doing our jobs for so
reflect the latest fashion trends. — Photo courtesy of Stan Young
many years if we didn’t love our customers,” said
Young. “This is a tough job, moving your family customers to feel that they’re at home. We want AAFES, address concerns or make suggestions
all over the world, and I wouldn’t have been doing to take such good care of them that when they during a live chat with AAFES representatives.
this if I didn’t feel some loyalty to the customers go back to the U.S., they will make the choice to For more information about AAFES, log on
I serve. I try to take care of them in every way, pass by other stores and go to AAFES.” to the official website at www.aafes.com, visit
shape or form that I can.” Korea-based military service members and the Official AAFES Facebook BX/PX page or
“Our U.S. and Korean managers are very their families can log on to the USFK Facebook for news about AAFES Pacific Region, go to the
dedicated to our customers and the needs of our page July 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an Pacific website at http://odin.aafes.com/pacrim/
families,” added Sandoe. “Here in Korea, we want opportunity to voice their opinions about corner/index.html.
photocopies of passports, driver’s licenses and and numbers of plumbers, electricians and birthdays, and what accommodations can be
military identification cards. handymen that they have had good experiences made beforehand. Sanderlin said her son had
Sheet protectors can come in handy in other with. When it’s the middle of winter and the two birthdays in some years, with one way in
ways as well. Sanderlin said she used one to cover wife comes home late at night to find burst advance so his dad could attend.
a photo of her husband. She taped it to the back pipes, she’s not going to have time to check the Deployments put huge stresses on military
of the car’s front seat so her children could see references on a plumber.” families, Sanderlin said.
him every day. Families also should broach the difficult She advises servicemembers: “Do not lose
As for preparing topics beforehand, sight of the big picture. What really matters
for the actual move, such as a spouse’s final is that you come home, safe and sound, to an
servicemembers should “It is absolutely essential wishes, Sanderlin intact family. Keep your eye on that prize and
start planning early, said. make sure that all the choices you make help
Sanderlin said. that the spouse at home “My advice is for you get to that goal.”
“Several months the military couple And her advice for the spouses back home?
before the deployment” has all the important to do this packet “What works best, in my opinion, is for the
Sanderlin said, “the together; that way the spouse at home to look at her personality, her
Servicemember- documents in one, easy- spouse already knows lifestyle and her responsibilities and make the
spouse should begin all the wishes,” she best decision she can,” Sanderlin said. “There are
transitioning chores to-find place.” said. “My husband and no awards given to spouses and no one will think
over to the at-home I managed to lighten higher of her for enduring more than she can
spouse. She [or he] will the mood on this a bit handle, especially if the price of that endurance
be the one doing everything and it’s best that all by discussing my wishes at the same time. That is her own sanity.”
the kinks get worked out ahead of time.” made the conversation a little less awkward. For more information on preparing for
It does not hurt to try and be a mind-reader We also discussed what we would want to deployments, check out the American Forces
either, Sanderlin said. happen to our children in the event of both of Press Service Web special report, “Focus on
“Try to foresee possible problems,” she said. our deaths.” Family: Know Before You Go.” To comment on
“I think it would be helpful for soldiers to pass As for children, parents should think this blog, please visit the Family Matters blog at
a list around where they could give the names about the events that will be missed, such as http://afps.dodlive.mil.
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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 Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 10 a.m. Stanley Chapel Contemporary Sunday 9:30 a.m. South Post Chapel 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Gospel 12:15 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Gospel Sunday 12:15 a.m. South Post Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Church of Christ 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel KATUSA Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Casey United Pentecostal Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel KATUSA
12:30 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Korean Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
COGIC KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services
Seventh-Day Adventist Catholic Services Mass
KATUSA Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Casey Memorial Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey Chapel
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel
Nondenominational
Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel spectrum of operations from armistice to war.

Jewish Jewish Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Friday 6:30 p.m. West Casey Chapel Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
for helpful links and information

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 753-7274 sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169 milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores: Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 753-7042 alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6016 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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Ryan McPheeters, 563rd Medical Logistics Company at Camp

Carroll, takes a quick breath during the 400-meter swim segment of
the 8th Army Triathlon Championship at Casey Garrison’s Hanson
Field House July 17. McPheeters finished second in the men’s junior
division. — Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Rivers

Novices emerge, shatter 2009 times

Monsoon conditions prove no match for determined triathletes
By Kevin Jackson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON — Three novice

Christopher Tung, 4th Support
Detachment (Rear Operations Center)
at Camp Henry, bolts toward the finish
line of the 20-kilometer bike segment
of the triathlon. Tung finished third in
the junior men’s division.
triathletes made a big splash in the sport
prevailing in severe monsoon conditions
to claim the top prizes in the 8th Army
Triathlon Championship held July 17 at
Hanson Field House.
Before this event, two of the three
winners – Jodi Wernikoff, women’s division,
Richard Gash, men’s senior division (33
years and higher) and Robert Anderson,
men’s junior division (32 years and under) –
had participated in a combined total of two
triathlons. It was Anderson’s first.
Not only did the 28 triathletes compete
in a 400-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike
race and 5-kilometer run, they persevered
in conditions that according to the 607th
Weather Squadron dumped more than 6
inches of rain on Casey Garrison in two
days, including torrential rains during
the bike and run segments that made the
courses slick.
Despite the weather, two of the winners
shattered the winning times from the 2009
triathlon. Wernikoff, a physician’s assistant
for the 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense
Artillery Regiment at Camp Carroll, finished
in 1:14.24 destroying the women’s mark by
more than 34 minutes. Anderson from the
532nd Military Intelligence Battalion at
Humphreys Garrison, posted a 1:05.20
eclipsing the 1:09.25 posted from 2009.
The runners up were: women’s division
– Sue Jorgensen, civilian, Yongsan Garrison,
1:14.46 and Sarah Stahl, HSC, 602nd
Aviation Support Battalion, Humphreys
Garrison, 1:16.38; men’s senior division –
Nathan Stahl, HSC, 602nd ASB, Humphreys
Garrison, 1:04.49 and Mark Jorgensen, U.S.
Embassy, Yongsan Garrison, 1:04.57; and
men’s junior division – Ryan McPheeters,
563rd Medical Logistics Company, Camp
Carroll, 1:06.10 and Christopher Tung,
4th Support Detachment (Rear Operations
Center), Camp Henry, 1:08.47.
Wernikoff, 27, took first place in a
shorter reverse triathlon – organized at
Jodi Wernikoff (right), HHB, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment
from Camp Carroll, dashes toward the finish line in the 5-kilometer run segment
of the triathlon with Sue Jorgensen from the U.S. Embassy in Seoul in pursuit.
Wernikoff and Jorgensen finished first and second in the women’s division.
Camp Carroll earlier this month. The starting point.
Chicago native said her biggest concern was “I’m a great downhill runner so I knew
the slick course. downhill was coming on the way back so
“I was concerned about the turns, going I tried to conserve my energy until I was
through puddles and some of the gravel coming back and then I dug deep,” he
coming on the side of the road,” she said. said.
“With the thin road tires, sometimes it gets Anderson said he was in awe of his
a little challenging to turn.” competitors, who he credited for the helpful
The Warrior Country Sports team tips they gave him before the event.
worked to minimize the potential hazards. “These guys are impressive athletes,” he
Orange cones were placed around puddles said. “They’re all in great shape so it was
and in slick areas, and numerous guards were intimidating.”
posted at intersections to provide direction Gash, who is assigned to the 1st Heavy
and control the traffic. Brigade Combat Team’s Brigade Special
Anderson, who participated in a team Troops Battalion, participated in last year’s
triathlon in high school, has won four championship. His goal was to improve on
consecutive 5-kilometer run events on his third place time of 1:10.38, which he
Humphreys Garrison. He also rides a bicycle did with a 1:04.30.
to work and was eager to try a triathlon. “I just wanted to do better than last year
“My goal was to keep up with the guy in and do better in the swim, especially,” said
front of me,” he said. the 36-year-old native of Bay Village, Ohio.
He passed the leader in the run near “I did a lot better. I’ve been swimming twice
the midway point of the course that took a week in the Camp Hovey pool all winter
runners from Hanson Field House to the and it really helped.”
1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment “I’m very happy with how I did. I didn’t
dining facility before returning to the expect to win.”
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‘Be Food Safe’ with reusable grocery bags
By Kay Blakley
DeCA home economist
FORT LEE, Va. – The popularity of reusable
grocery bags among commissary shoppers is huge.
Since the bags were first made available in 2007,
there were plenty of times when almost the entire
selection walked out the front door about as fast
as we could get them stocked on our shelves. That
means as shoppers, we’re a very environmentally
conscious group of people, which is good. But it
may also mean we’re putting ourselves at risk of
picking up an assortment of pretty grungy germs,
some of which could potentially cause foodborne
illness. And, that’s not so good.
This is not an issue to be alarmed about – it’s
just an area that needs an application of some
good common sense. Consider the environment
created by a few stray crumbs in the bottom of the
reusable bag, mixed with condensation from cold
or frozen items and maybe a drip or two from
a meat or poultry package. Yuk! Like any other
item that gets plenty of wear and tear, reusable
U.S. Soldiers teach English at rural elementary school
Students interact with U.S. Soldiers through games and English learning sessions July 3 at Subaek
Elementary School in Gangwon Province. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Song Chang-do
By Cpl. Song Chang-do
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
SUBAEK-RI, Gangwon Province — U.S.
Soldiers and military retirees volunteered to hold
an English Camp at Subaek Elementary School
here July 3.
Sponsored by the Dragon Hill Chapter of
the Noncommissioned Officer Association, the
camp was run by 35 volunteers.
Along with English lessons, the camp
included activities such as bingo and coloring
t-shirts.
Korean and American volunteers divided
into three groups, taking part in teaching
kindergartners, 1-3 graders and 4-6 graders.
Parents and local residents also participated
in the event to observe the children bonding
with the Soldiers.
Many of their students had their first
opportunity to experience American culture and
to talk with an American Soldier.
Retired Sgt. Maj. Joseph Terry, chairman of
the Dragon Hill Chapter, said they picked the
rural location because the children in South
Korea’s northeastern Gangwon Province would
most likely have had little exposure to foreign
culture.
“Normally we would go somewhere nearby
Seoul or the Yongsan area,” said Terry. “But we
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grocery bags need regular maintenance, too.
* Keep your reusable grocery bags clean. Put
them in the washer with hot water and laundry
detergent, if possible and hang to air dry.
* Spot-clean any bag that is not washable with
a clean cloth and soap; rinse well with clear water
and dry thoroughly before using or storing.
* Store bags in a clean, dry location.
* Dedicate certain bags or totes for groceries
only and try to designate one for produce only
and another for raw meats and poultry. Use
plastic bags provided in the produce aisle and at
the meat case to enclose any raw products before
placing them in the reusable bag.
* After emptying your bags at home, wash
off the table or counter surface where the bags
were sitting.
For more information on how to be food
safe, visit http://www.commissaries.com http://
www.commissaries.com> , go halfway down the
left-hand corner of the site and click on “Food
Safety Information” to review the “4 Easy Lessons Baggers at the Yokota Commissary, Japan, load groceries into reusable grocery bags.
in Safe Food Handling.” — DeCa photo by Nancy O’Nell
Rogue security software: Part II
Rogue Security Software is a serious verified identity and security information.
issue. There are several more problems When you visit a verified site using Internet
that can be cause by this software. It can Explorer 7, the browser address bar turns
lure you into a fraudulent transaction (for green and the identity information appears
example, upgrading to a non-existent paid on the right-hand side of the address bar.
version of a program), use This makes it easy to check
social engineering to steal the identity information and
your personal information, ensure that it matches the site
install malware that can go that you expected to see.
undetected as it steals your Make sure the site is
data. secure before you type. In
It can also launch pop- Internet Explorer, you can do
up windows with false or this by checking the yellow
misleading alerts, slow lock icon on the status bar.
your computer or corrupt If the lock is closed, then the
files. It has been known to site uses encryption.
disable Windows updates or The closed lock icon
disable updates to legitimate signifies that the web site uses
wanted to go out and give the opportunity for antivirus software and even encryption to help protect
the children outside the city that don’t get a lot prevent you from visiting antivirus vendor any sensitive, personal information that you
of exposure to foreigners.” web sites. enter, such as your credit card number, Social
Choi Hae-won, the principal of the school, Rogue security software might also Security number, or payment details.
said the children connected with the American attempt to spoof the Microsoft security Next week: The conclusion of Rogue
Soldiers after the first brief session. update process. Security Software
“The children are having so much fun that Before you download files, help protect Note the symbol doesn’t need to appear
some of their faces turned red,” said Choi. “I your computer by verifying the identity and on every page of a site, only on those pages
appreciate all the volunteers coming here on the security of the web site. Some sites feature that request personal information.
weekend and infusing such positive energy in
our children.”
Choi also said that interacting with U.S.
Soldiers was a good experience for the students.
“In correlation with the 60th anniversary of
the Korean War, this is also a good opportunity
for the students to meet someone from our allied
nation and get to know them,” she said.
Master Sgt. Thomas Weiss, vice chairman of
the Dragon Hill Chapter, says this is just one of
the ways to give back to the community.
Weiss also said that working together with
Korean counterparts in these types of community
projects can further strengthen the ROK-U.S.
Alliance.
“This is what we hope to keep doing for
many years because it’s not only good for the
community but also good for the alliance,”
said Weiss. “We hope this could play a part in
building a good impression among the Korean
communities.”
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‘Warhorse Challenge’ sharpens Soldier skills
By Spc. Timothy N. Oberle
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Soldiers from the 602nd Aviation Support
Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade,
honed their warrior tasks and drills during
“Warhorse Stakes,” a three-day competition
within the battalion, from July 13-15.
During this event, the battalion broke up
into teams of 10 and competed against each
other for the best squad in the battalion. The
exercise is part of 602nd’s Logistic Warrior
Program, designed by Lt. Col. Julius A.
Rigole, battalion commander, to enhance
esprit de corps within the battalion, as well
as build the confidence of each individual
Soldier.
“Exercises such as this one help Soldiers
develop the key warrior skills and tasks
needed, to be ready to fight and survive on
the battlefield,” Rigole said. “We prepare
during the year-long training cycle so
that the Soldiers take a sense of pride and
accomplishment for all of the work they
have completed during sergeants time
training.”
Each team was required to complete
a six-mile ruck march in two hours,
perform Humvee Egress Assistance Training,
conduct a squad live fire exercise with the
Engagement Skills Training equipment,
undergo chemical, biological, radiological,
and nuclear training, perfect ten different
Jujitsu moves of Modern Army Combatives,
and hone various other warrior skills and
tasks.
“I am really proud of the Soldiers because
they gave 110 percent despite the hot and
humid temperatures here in Korea and
really seemed eager to learn as much as they
could,” said 2nd Lt. Milton E. Maddox, a
chemical officer with Headquarters Support
Company, 602nd ASB and the officer-in-
charge for the exercise. “Soldiers need to
keep their warrior tasks and drills honed,
because if they don’t, they will slowly forget
important steps.”
He said that “in addition to the training
that the “Warhorse Stakes” competition
Volunteers, community update highlights of Town Hall
By Steven Hoover
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON —
Volunteer awards recognition and various
organizational updates were among the
highlights at the USAG Humphreys
Community Town Hall meeting, Tuesday,
in the Community Activity Center.
Humphreys Garrison Commander
Col. Joseph P. Moore hosted the quarterly
meeting, which is conducted in a
presentation and question-answer forum.
It is the communities’ opportunity to find
out what is happening throughout the
garrison and to ask questions about things
that concern them.
To begin the evening, Moore and
Denise Chappell, the Army Community
Service Volunteer Corps coordinator,
presented the Volunteers of the Quarter
for the third quarter of 2010. They
were: Sgt. Alma Hoppe, (Active Duty
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Pfc. Grover McDonald, Headquarters Support
Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion,
practices a Combatives move on Spc. Neftali
Arroyo during the Combatives portion of the
“Warhorse Stakes,” July 13th. — U.S. Army
photos by Spc. Timothy N. Oberle
already tests, we would like to add a live fire
and convoy section to better enhance the
type of training Soldiers are getting.”
Rigole added that “we make the training
into a competitive format because it better
prepares Soldiers to shoot, move and
communicate on the battlefield in order
to survive. I got the idea from the SPUR
training program we used when I was in a
cavalry unit. I made a few adjustments, to Pfc. Joshua Herrin wipes his face with an RSDL individual decontamination kit following training
make it more relevant to what is happening in the NBC chamber. During the CBRN portion of the training, Soldiers were required to qualify
in the current operational environment in the chamber and then conduct a detailed troop decontamination in order to receive a go for
that Soldiers find themselves in on the the event.
battlefield. Soldiers in a logistics battalion
often find themselves in positions of danger
when deployed, because they are the least
protected on the roads and this training
better prepares them to deal with those
conditions.”
“Overall the competitive nature of the
event seemed to motivate the Soldiers the
most,” said Spc. Cory Campbell, from
HSC, 602nd ASB. “I really enjoyed the
competition because it gives you incentive
to try harder.”
When the competition was over, Bravo
Team from HSC stood tall amongst all of
the other squads as the overall winner for
the exercise. They received medals from
Rigole and Command Sgt. Maj. Antoine Soldiers from 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, struggle through the heat during a six-mile ruck
Duchatelier Jr., the battalion command march in which they were required to carry a 35-pound sack. The Soldiers had two hours to
sergeant major. complete the march, which was conducted along the perimeter of Humphreys Garrison.
Soldier) for volunteer hours completed
with her unit, Bravo Company, 532
Military Intelligence Battalion; Sgt. Bae
Jae-won (Korean Augmentation to the
U.S. Army Soldier) for volunteering as
the Korean Culture instructor for ACS;
Ralph Nelson (Retiree) for his work at
the Humphreys USO; Christina Mann
(Youth) for her time spent volunteering at
ACS; Michelle Florence (Family Member)
for her work with the Family Readiness
Group of the 3rd General Support
Aviation Battalion; and Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army
Garrison Humphreys for providing more
than 1300 volunteer hours in various
endeavors.
The next Town Hall meeting is scheduled
for Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., in the CAC. As with Capt. Darrell O. Flythe, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison
previous meetings, presenters’ slides and Humphreys, accepts congratulations from Col. Joseph P. Moore, Humphreys Garrison
answers to all submitted questions will be commander, for the unit being named Unit Volunteer of the Quarter, Tuesday night, before the
available on the garrison website, at http:// Town Hall meeting began. Also pictured is Sgt. Keith J. Harvey. — U.S. Army photo by
humphreys.korea.army.mil/Townhall. Steven Hoover
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News & Notes
ASACS Movie Program Continues
Each Wednesday through Aug. 11, at 3:30 p.m.,
the Humphreys Adolescent Substance Abuse
Counseling Services office and AAFES will
feature “Movies with a Message,” at the Post
Theater. All ages are invited. There will be an
activity and discussion immediately following
the movie for the older children and teens.
Upcoming movies are: July 28 – My Sister’s
Keeper; Aug. 4 – The Lovely Bones; and Aug.
11 – The Blind Side. For more information,
contact Meg Long, at 753-3181.
Meeting Gets New Name
The Community Update Brief (CUB), formerly
known as the Well Being Council, will be held in
the Community Activity Center, Aug. 3, starting
at 1 p.m. This forum serves as the Commissary
and Post Exchange Advisory Councils, the
Retiree Council and several others. For more
information, call 753-8401.
Visiting Family Members Rules Change
IMCOM-Korea has approved the U.S. Army
Garrison Humphreys’ request to allow visiting
family members to have access to the Post
Exchange and other AAFES facilities when
accompanied by an authorized sponsor.
However, visiting family members are not
authorized to make purchases. For more
information, visit http://humphreys.korea.army.
mil/DES-PassID-AAFES or call 753-6609.
Red Cross Offers CPR Course
The American Red Cross is offering an Adult,
Child and Infant CPR and First Aid class Aug. 3,
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This course combines
lectures, demonstrations and video with
hands-on training and practice. Participants
in this course learn to recognize and respond
to emergencies including shock, cardiac and
breathing emergencies for adults, children and
infants, heat and cold emergencies, sudden
illnesses and poisonings. The cost is $45. You
can register and pay for the course in Bldg. 752.
Call 753-7172 for questions.
Primary Voting Information
Military and Overseas Voters, should submit their
ballot request for upcoming state primaries.
The following states will hold Primary Elections
on the date indicated:
Aug. 3: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri
Aug. 5: Tennessee
Aug. 10: Colorado, Connecticut
Aug. 17: Washington, Wyoming
Aug. 24: Alaska, Arizona, Florida
Aug. 28: Louisiana (1st Party Congressional)
Sept. 4: Guam
Sept. 11: Virgin Islands
Sept. 14: District of Columbia, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire,
New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and
Wisconsin
Sept. 18: Hawaii
All members of the U.S. Uniformed Services,
their Family Members and citizens residing
outside the U.S., who are residents from these
States and have not yet submitted a registration
and ballot request (FPCA) for the 2010 calendar
year, should do so as soon as possible. The
ballot application and instructions are available
at www.fvap.gov/FPCA.
OB Orientation At The Super Gym
Civilians and Soldiers are invited to attend
the Obstetrics (OB) Orientation held on the
last Friday of each month, in the Super Gym,
starting at 9 a.m. For information, contact Capt.
Beth Brauchli at 753-8003 or Stacee Roberts, of
New Family Support, at 753-6287.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and photos
in The Morning Calm Weekly. Call 754-6132
for more information or e-mail steve.hoover@
korea.army.mil.
Retiree Appreciation Day provides
current information, entertainment
By Jessica Ryan
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Although Korea’s notorious monsoon
season can put a damper on events, it did
not stop about 60 military Retirees, and
their Families, from attending the Retiree
Appreciation Day activities held at the Super
Gym, July 17.
The event, which was put together by
the Directorate of Human Resources, along
with help from the Retirement Services
Office, organizations on the garrison staff
and the Area III Retiree Counsel, provided
participants with free health and dental
services, community information, a lunch
and Korean entertainment.
“It’s (the Retiree Appreciation Day) a
way for the Army to show that the retiree
community is still part of the force today,”
said Rey Esguerra, the Area III and IV
Retirement Services Officer. “It shows
them the appreciation the Army has for
their service as Soldiers, Sailors, Marines,
and Airmen.”
During the morning, various
organizations set up booths and provided
information and services to the retirees.
Traditional Korean Dance teams from Cheonan performed during the afternoon portion of the Retiree younger generation. Without them, there
Appreciation Day event, in the Super Gym, July 17. — U.S. Army photo by Jessica Ryan
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Dave Elger, the Area III Health Promotions Coordinator, provided blood pressure screenings
and health information durng the Retiree Appreciation Day in the Super Gym, July 17. His
organization was one of many that turned out to support the event. — U.S. Army photo by
Jessica Ryan
Medical organizations, like the USAG- The USAG-Humphreys Dental Clinic,
Humphreys Optometry Clinic, offered in particular, gave free teeth cleanings and
visual and glaucoma screenings. The Medical oral cancer screenings for more than 30
Clinic tested retirees’ blood pressure and retirees and family members.
provided them with health information. “Even if they didn’t have any (of their
original) teeth, we still scrubbed them and
screened them for oral cancer,” said Sgt.
Aleksandria Pavlenko, the clinic practice
manager.
Among the other organizations that
participated were: the American Red Cross,
United Services Organization, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Dankook University
Hospital, Military Retiree Assistance Office,
Army Career and Alumni Program, and the
Defense Finance and Accounting Services.
Before lunch, Col. Joseph P. Moore,
Humphreys Garrison commander, spoke of
his appreciation and respect for the retirees.
Being the son of a Korean War veteran,
Moore acknowledged that many soldiers
before his time came to Korea the hard way.
Moore noted that among the retirees in the
room, there were more than 700 combined
years of Army service. He suggested that
these retirees should share their stories with
each other.
Another highlight of the event is that
Rachel Turk, a field representative for DFAS,
traveled from Cleveland, Ohio to talk to
the retirees.
“I was able to put faces on the accounts
I’m working on,” said Turk. “I get to meet
people, hear their stories, get an idea of what
they have been through and thank them for
their service.”
After the luncheon, the attendees were
treated with dance performances by a
Korean Traditional Dance team and a
Pungmul team, from the neighboring city
of Cheonan.
“Retiree Appreciation Day is a good
opportunity for all the retirees to come back
together and celebrate and for junior Soldiers
to recognize those who came before them,”
said Paul Wright, a senior network manager
at Zoeckler Station’s Network Operations
Center, and a 21-year Army retiree. “It
shows what retirees have established for the
would not be any of this.”
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ODR intern gets ‘unimaginable opportunity’
By Lee Hye-young
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
“Through this internship, I have experienced
a program that I could not imagine,” said
Ma Hye-ji, an intern working here with the
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s
Outdoor Recreation office.
Ma, a social welfare major at Pyeongtaek
University, is currently one of the seven
interns participating in the internship
program here, which is part of the U.S. Forces
Korea Good Neighbor and Community
Relations programs.
Prior to coming to USAG Humphreys,
she worked as a volunteer at the Seoul
Tourism Marketing Organization. During
that time, she developed an interest in
tourism and then applied for an internship
position with Outdoor Recreation.
Ma researches information on Korean
tourism sites for Outdoor Recreation.
Following requests of the program manager,
she looks up new places and updates their
list. She also made a program guidebook,
where she translated information to help
foreigners.
Along with researching information and
making the guidebook, Ma also travels with
patrons on the Outdoor Recreation trips.
She gets the chance to talk about different
Iron Horse Soldiers support
BOSS golf tournament
By 1st Lt. Austin Liu
6-52nd Air Missile Defense Battalion
OSAN AIR BASE — Soldiers from
6-52nd Air and Missile Defense Battalion
and the 501st Sustainment Brigade,
got the chance to show-off their golfing
skills, as they participated in a friendly
tournament at Osan Air Base Golf Course,
here, July 19.
The tournament was sponsored by the
Iron Horse Battalion’s Better Opportunities
for Single (and Unaccompanied) Soldiers
program.
Despite the overcast skies, a great
number of Soldiers turned out for
the event, which provided a bonding
experience for Soldiers from Suwon, Osan,
and Humphreys Garrison.
The players had to negotiate the 18-
hole, Par 71 course and face the challenge
of water obstacles, as artificial lakes are
present at most holes. In the end, the team
from Charlie Battery, 6-52 AMD, took
home the first place trophy, winning with
an overall score of 59.
“This has been a great event,” said,
Capt. Michael Woodhouse, Charlie
Battery commander. “Golf is a sport that
will bring out the true competitiveness of
all players.”
It also didn’t hurt that one of their
players has the same last name as one of
the first families of golf...Sneed.
“It was a great event and a lot of fun,”
said Sgt. 1st Class James D. Sneed. “The
Suwon BOSS program has had many great
events in the past and I was excitied to see
Ma Hye-ji, an intern working at Outdoor Recreation, speaks with Lawrence S. Flowers, left, and
Kim Kil-hwan, about some upcoming programs that will be offered. — U.S. Army photo by
Lee Hye-young
cultures with them while experiencing
meaningful adventures.
“Because of the divide between Koreans
and foreigners, I want everyone to come
together through these trips,” she said.
Sergeant Ken Neely gets ready to try and
sink a putt during the Suwon Air Base BOSS
Golf Tournament, July 19. — U.S. Army
photo by 1st Lt. Austin Liu
the golf tournament on the schedule.”
Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter who
won the tournament. It is the friendship
that is built on the course that is the most
important part of this event.
“I am just really happy for the great
turn out of Soldiers from all across Area
III,” said, Spc. Kevin Gonzales, chairman
of the 6-52 AMD BOSS program. “This
is the beginning of a new tradition, for
we will definitely hold another golf
tournament next July.”
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She is young, but has shown lots of good
work,” Natalie Boutte, Outdoor Recreation
director, said. “She always offers fresh ideas
for events and travels.”
Because of the division of labor in
Outdoor Recreation, the employees do not
do a lot of the same work. “For big events
like Beach Blast and the Spring Festival, we
needed to cooperate as a whole team so I
could learn teamwork,” she said.
“The Beach Blast for Single Soldiers
was very exciting. More than 600 Soldiers
came. We discussed many issues with
Boryeong City Hall to put the event
together and reserved most of the Daecheon
accommodations,” Ma said. She experienced
an internship that she could not imagine
on her own.
She expressed that Outdoor Recreation
offers recreational opportunities for Army
Families and helps introduce them to
Korean tourism places and culture.
After completing her internship next
month, Ma will finish her last semester
at Pyeongtaek University this fall. She
hopes to visit the Korean tourism sites she
researched.
“I like meeting with many people and “I have indirect experiences of those
having different experiences.” She has had places because I researched them on the
opportunities to meet new people whenever internet. I want to travel to those places
she went on these outings. in Korea with my good memories of the
“She is very valuable person in our team. internship program,” she said.
Safe at home
Eric Draper, of Headquarters Support Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, tries to avoid
being tagged out during first day action in the Humphreys Garrison Company-Level Softball
Tournament. Draper and his HSC teammates finished the season undefeated and won the title
game over Bravo Company, 602nd ASB, 11-2. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney
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JULY 23, 2010
EFMP annual conference helps minimize
stress on families with special needs
FMWRC CG Major Gen. Reuben Jones addresses about 100 EFMP program managers, including USAG Daegu EFMP Manager Mirian Houston,
during the 2010 Army School Support Exceptional Family Member Training. — U.S. Army Photo by Elizabeth Willis, FMWRC Marketing
By Rob McIlvaine
FMWRC Public Affairs
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The FMWRC
Exceptional Family Member Program
brought together about 100 EFMP program
managers from around the world to discuss
EFMP initiatives, receive updates and learn
how to work seamlessly with the CYSS
school liaison officers.
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, Installation
Management Command’s commanding
general, has declared July as EFMP
Awareness Month.
Besides the conference’s message of
improving and standardizing Family and
community support, one message stood out
above the rest.
“The number one request I hear from
EFMP Families as I travel around is for
CIF on Camp Carroll is committed to
providing topnotch customer service
By Pvt.Kim Min-jae
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — The Central
Issue Facility on Camp Carroll is one of the
most visited facilities in US Army Garrison
Daegu and Area IV. Tasked with the gigantic
mission of providing soldiers and authorized
personnel a variety of TA50 (military training
and protective gear), it is one of the biggest
supporters of the U.S. Army’s mission in
Daegu.
According to Lee, Byung-jin, CIF
manager, CIF is all about logistics, support
and muscle. “In addition to providing
authorized personnel with everything from
boots to canteens, accomplishing the CIF
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assistance in navigating the variety of services
and programs available to them from the
Army, the DoD and other government
agencies,” Lynch said.
“To address this we are adding 44
System Navigators to EFMP staff around
the Installation Management Community,”
FMWRC Commanding General Maj. Gen.
Reuben D. Jones said.
“These new navigators, stationed at 26
highly-impacted garrisons, will be trained
in two two-week courses at the MG Robert
M. Joyce Family and MWR Academy,
beginning with the first session on Sept.
27,” Jones said.
Soldiers move their Families every two
to three years. This move is stressful, but
for Families with special needs the stress
can be magnified by the need to find special
support services.
“We have hired these new EFMP System
Staff members at the Camp Carroll CIF work almost non-stop to support Soldiers assigned
USAG Daegu as they arrive to pick up various military gear and the equipment. — U.S. Army
Photo by Pvt Kim Min-jae
Navigators to provide non-medical case
management for Families. They will help
Families with special needs as they navigate
Nearly 100 Exceptional Family Member Program program managers participate in the 2010
Army School Support Services annual training. Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, IMCOM Commanding
General, has declared July as EFMP Awareness Month. — U.S. Army Photo by Elizabeth Willis,
FMWRC Marketing
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through all the hurdles, minimizing the
stress,” Sharon Fields, EFMP program
manager said.
Families with members requiring special
educational and medical services often have
to rebuild a complex system of providers
and services to support the health and
development of their Family members.
They can put an incredible amount of
time and effort into creating a network that
enables their Family members to flourish,
and then, when it comes time to relocate,
they have to start again.
“The Army does not intend for these
Families to go it alone. The EFMP, managed
through FMWRC, is a comprehensive,
coordinated program that provides
community support, educational, medical,
housing and personnel services to Families
with special needs,” Lynch said.
EFMP is currently serving 16 percent of all
Army Families, or more than 70,000 registered
Family members. The program has provided
critical support to Families since its start in
1979, as part of the Army Family Covenant.
Families who have questions or need
EFMP support are encouraged to go to
the Camp Henry ACS and speak with the
EFMP manager, 768-8329.
mission requires planning and strength,”
Lee said. “Moving gear from one place to
another is no easy feat. For that reason, to be
able to handle a lot of boxes and gear means
being able to pick up, pack up and transfer
a lot of gear in preparation for shipment
or distribution to soldiers, requires a lot of
planning and coordinating.
“So, aside from CIF being a very physical
job, it focuses on its major mission of
ensuring TA50 gear is available, serviceable
and issued in a timely manner to soldiers
and authorized personnel in-processing to
the command. There’s no doubt about it,
CIF work is demanding, physical and can
— See CIF on Page 28—
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t News & Notes
Camp Henry’s Gate 1 is open
It will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Monday-Friday, and closed weekends
and holidays. Note that the Victory
Field gate is closed.
Taxi not available
In celebration of the Foundation Day
15th Anniversary, there will be no taxi
service on 26 July 2010 for Daegu
Installations. Service will resume on
27 July 2010 at 0600 hrs.
BOSS Beach Trip to Busan
Go to Busan and experience the
coastal beach.
July 31, 0700-2200
Call 764-4426
New Army Suicide Prevention
Program Website
Army Suicide Prevention Program has
adopted the website domain name www.
preventsuicide.army.mil. This initiative
is part of the Army’s continued efforts
to assist anyone seeking information
on suicide prevention training, policy,
strategy, and resources, or to find
links to other agencies that offer
assistance.
Matting & Framing Class
Instruction will be provided by the Arts
& Crafts Center staff upon request and
during normal operation hours. Pre-
registration is required. Call 764-5692
for more information.
Creation of the Hamburger Day
Evergreen Community Club. July 28,
1100-1400. 1/4 pound burger special
with fries: $3.95 Call 764-4060 for more
information.
Gyeongju City Tour
Experience the cultural richness of
Gyeongju, the capital of the ancient
kingdom of Shilla, which ruled most of
the Korean Peninsula between the 7th
and 10th centuries.
July 31 at Camp Carroll CAC
Call 765-8325 for more information.
Pull-up Challenge
Cp Carroll Sports & Fitness. July 29.
Open to all US ID card holders. 18
years of age or older. For details, call
the Fitness Center at 765-8287.
Storage Container for rent at
Camp Carroll
Too much stuff in your house? Need a
place to store all that extra furniture?
Call the Camp Carroll Community
Center at 765-8325
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School supplies hit AAFES shelves early
in preparation for the coming school year
Backpacks and book-bags are among
the popular items now on the shelves
of the Camp Walker PX, in preparation
for August 31 when school bells will ring
again for Area IV students. — U.S. Army
Photo by Dorthy Petrick
By Dorthy Petrick, Summer Hire
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — There’s an old
saying that goes “Some students drink at
the fountain of knowledge. Others just
gargle.” Whatever their persuasion, thanks
to the planning and foresight of AAFES
management, students from around Daegu
and Area IV can find the tools they’ll need
to soak up all they can in the coming
school year.
With school bells just a ring away, the
Camp Walker PX has lined its shelves with
everything from pencils to backpacks in
anticipation of parents and students alike,
stocking up on the traditional classroom
essentials.
According to Paula D. Henderson, General
Manager, Korea Southern Exchange , the PX
is prepared to meet the school needs of Area
IV children preparing for the coming school
year. “The school supplies arrived the third
week of June, in preparation for the next
school season. Our AAFES Headquarters in
Stationed abroad: State Income Tax
By Capt. Matthew W. Haynes
Chief, Area IV Legal Services
DAEGU GARRISON — A question
that I often field as the Legal Assistance
Attorney for Area IV is “do I owe state
income tax if I’m located in Korea?” Like
most legal issues, the answer depends on
the specific facts and laws applicable to
each client’s situation. However, this
article attempts to provide general answers
to the state income tax issue for those
employed on the Korean Peninsula.
A total of 41 states impose income taxes.
Seven states (Alaska, Florida, Nevada,
South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and
Wyoming) do not tax personal income.
New Hampshire and Tennessee impose
the U.S. ships these items several months out
so that our students are guaranteed to have
the supplies they need when the school doors
re-open. We rely on these shipments from the
west coast because we do not keep a lot of these
supplies here locally. Instead, we just maintain
the basics,” she said.
Efforts to ensure the school supplies
reach the shelves in time for opening
day, is something that requires a lot of
coordination. Henderson stated, “Each year,
our headquarters will purchase a certain
quantity of school supplies and store them
in AAFES warehouses around the peninsula.
It is from those locations that we can pull
what we need.
“However, a , precise explanation of how
we go about getting the school supplies would
be that we normally have a check of our
inventory, and then we will buy according to
the input that we receive from Department of
Defense regarding supplies that will be needed
for the next school year. We do our best to get
those supplies or shipments to their designated
locations as quickly as we can. We refer to it
as a “drop shipment.” This basically means
that we will drop in each facility. supplies
based on their size and demographics. The
store managers will then review what has been
received and ensure that what we have available
are indeed the best selling items.”
Along with ensuring the best selling items
are available, the PX store manager said
that there are other considerations involved
in making the Daegu PX among the most
desirable places to shop. She said, “Taking care
of the customer’s needs is something AAFES
Packages of pens, pencils, notebooks and erasers are among the popular items
now on the shelves of the Camp Walker PX. — U.S. Army Photo by Rick Cave
income taxes only on income earned on
interest and dividends. Of the 41 states
with an income tax, 35 base the taxes on
federal returns, typically taking a portion of
what you pay the Internal Revenue Service
or using your federal adjusted gross income
or taxable income as the starting point.
If you are a Department of the Army
Civilian employee or contractor working
in Korea and you are a resident of one of
the 41 states that impose income taxes, then
you owe state income taxes. If your monthly
earnings statement shows no state taxes paid,
immediately contact your human resources
office to address the oversight.
If you are a military service member
stationed in Korea and you are a resident
of one of the 41 states that impose income
taxes, then your military income may be
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considers primary. If there’s something that
the Daegu facility doesn’t have, we will be
happy to work with the customer to see if what
he needs can be obtained from other locations
around the peninsula.
“If parents want something that our PX
may not usually carry, we can pull it from
other locations like Osan or Yongsan—if it’s
in stock. We can also get items for them from
Guam, although from a strategic standpoint,
it may be a little more difficult to import from
Guam,” explained Henderson.
Henderson said that it’s not always smooth
sailing when it comes to getting products
in place and on time. She said, “In the
past AAFES has had some difficulties with
demands, over demands, under demands and
things like that. What we’ve done in Korea is
asked the buyers at our Korean headquarters
to do, is to look at keeping more of the basic
school supplies on hand year round.
“Another thing we should keep in mind is
that our demographics are increasing due to
more families coming into Daegu and Area
IV. As a result, we are moving towards having
items like school supplies readily available. In
the past, we didn’t see as many family members
in the area, so the need for the supplies was
not there. That’s all changing as we look at
tour normalization. So, AAFES is working
with headquarters to ensure increases in
products are where they need to be. For
the customer, I think the one thing they
can count on is that with all the changes,
the one thing that won’t change is the
commitment AAFES has to provide its
customers with the best service possible.”
tax exempt. Below is a list of states that
exempt military pay from state taxes
either partially or completely. Note that
some states require a legal resident to file
state tax returns to maintain residency
even if the service member’s military pay
is tax exempt, as indicated below:
• Arizona: tax exempt
• Arkansas: first $9,000 exempt
• California: tax exempt
• Connecticut: tax exempt if not living
in government barracks
• Idaho: tax exempt (file 40 or 40EZ)
• Illinois: tax exempt (file IL-1040)
• Indiana: $5,000 is deductible (file IT-40
with Schedule 1)
• Louisiana: up to $30,000 tax exempt
— See Income Tax on Page 28—
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http://daegu.korea.army.mil

Daegu holds 2010 Emergency Rescue

Training at EXCO exhibition center
By Pfc. Jang Bong-seok
USAG Daegu Public Affairs

DAEGU GARRISON — Emergency Rescue Training of 2010 in Daegu was held at

EXCO exhibition center. This event included 13-14 different organizations and 551 people
including Area IV firefighters. USAG Daegu’s Fire Chief Lloyd C. Fox who was invited as a
special guest with the mayor of Daegu and officers from Korean Army. — U.S. Army Photos
by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok
USAG-D • PAGE 28
http://daegu.korea.army.mil
CIF from Page 25
make for a very long day.”
There’s a whole lot more to ensuring TA50
is distributed to CIF customers. Behind the
scenes units work to ensure the names of
soldiers in-processing are provided to CIF
ahead of time. When the individual arrives at
CIF, if everything has been handled perfectly at
the unit level, the soldier’s list of required items
is waiting for him upon arrival at CIF.
“When individuals arrive to pick up their
STATE INCOME TAX
(file IT-540)
• Maine: tax exempt if not living in
government barracks (file 1040 ME with
Schedule NR)
• Maryland: may exclude $15,000 if
total military pay is less than $30,000
(file 502)
• Michigan: tax exempt (file MI-1040,
subtract military pay on Schedule 1)
• Minnesota: tax exempt
• Missouri: tax exempt unless spouse
remains in Missouri (file MO 1040)
• Montana: tax exempt (file MT-2)
• New Jersey: tax exempt if not living in
government barracks
• New Mexico: tax exempt (file PIT-
ADJ)
• New York: tax exempt if not living in
government barracks
• Ohio: tax exempt (file IT 1040)
• Oklahoma: $1,500 exemption (file 511)
• Oregon: tax exempt (file 40N)
• Pennsylvania: tax exempt
USAG DAEGU
gear, we have our staff standing by to help
them with their items,” said Lee. “If they have
questions about sizes or proper fit, we do our
best to assist them. As they go down their
checklist, we try and make sure they leave
with every item they’re required to have in
order to successfully accomplish their mission
while in USAG Daegu and Area IV.”
Lee said that while the Facility deals with
numerous affairs, it does its best to resolve
• Vermont: tax exempt
• Virginia: exempt up to $15,000, $1.00
subtracted from exemption for each $1.00
earned up to $30,000 (file 760)
• West Virginia: tax exempt
any problems that might occur. “There are
times when errors regarding scheduling and
reservations, might occur. Some customers
may forget their appointment, and some
may cancel suddenly or forget to contact us
and let us know of this change. As you can
imagine, that can cause problems or delays
in the overall servicing process.
“If you take into consideration that we
also support high-ranking officials, and are
“Legal Residence” means that you are
considered a citizen of that particular state.
This status is normally acquired by your
presence within the state, coupled with a
desire to be a permanent legal resident, as
THE MORNING CALM
constantly trying to stay on top of our
inventory, then you can see just how big
and important the CIF mission is. The
one thing every customer that comes
through our doors can count on is that
we’re going to do our best to provide them
with what they need, and do so in the
most professional and expeditious manner
possible. Providing topnotch service —
that’s the CIF commitment.”
from Page 26
evidenced by the acquisition of those
indicators which demonstrate your
intent, e.g., registering to vote, buying
property, opening bank accounts in local
banks, registering your car in the state,
acquiring a state driver’s license, and
paying state income taxes or personal
property taxes. Once acquired, your legal
residence remains the same, even if you
are moved to another state on military
orders, until such time as you desire to,
or circumstances, change it.
If you still have questions regarding
state income tax, please contact your
local Legal Assistance office to schedule
an appointment. Note: the information
provided in this article does not constitute
legal advice and is only intended to
provide general information regarding
state income tax. Furthermore, this article
contains information that is current for the
2009 tax year only and is subject to change
by newly-enacted state law.
 SHOP, SAVE AND THRIVE

COMMISSARY BENEFITS are part of the Army

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

WHAT IT MEANS:
s4HROUGHTHE@"RINGINGTHE"ENElTTO9OUCAMPAIGN
Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their Families
have shopped on-site at more than 100 remote
locations and purchased $14 million worth
of commissary products.

s!NAVERAGEOF3!6).'3/2-/2%ON
purchases compared to commercial prices.

s7ITHINTHENEXTTHREEYEARSMORETHAN
$200 million will be spent on building
new commissaries and enhancing
EXISTINGCOMMISSARIESTO
better serve customers.

Visit to learn more

about the Army Family Covenant.
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil KOREAN PAGE THE MORNING CALM

YONGSAN 기지 사령관
사설

신임 사령관이 제안하는 지휘 전망
By 윌리엄 후버 대령
번역 이병 홍무선
USAG Y 공보실
용산기지사령부 - 용산기지
사령관으로서 제가 가장 즐기는 것은
군인들과 그들을 지원하는 커뮤니티를
섬기는 것입니다. 우리 용산 민간인들,
배우자들, 계약자들, 그리고 이웃사촌들은
우리 군인들을 위해 매일 협력하고
있습니다. 새로운 용산기지 사령부
사령관으로서, 저는 제 전임자 데이비드
홀 (David Hall) 대령의 성과를 기반으로
하여 저희의 의무를 더욱 의미있고
효과적으로 만들기 위해 여러분과
함께 일할 것입니다. 여러분의 이 곳
한국에서의 봉사와 희생에 대한 고마움은
말로 표현할 길이 없습니다.
용산을 살기 좋은 곳으로 만들기
위해서는 우리가 각자 해야할 역할이
있습니다. 여러분은 청년들과 자원 봉사를
하거나 저희 페이스북 (www.facebook.
com/youryongsan) 에 유용한 정보들을
제공할 수도 있습니다. 여러분은 과정을
어떻게 향상시킬지에 대해 아이디어를
갖고 계십니까? 저는 커뮤니티 정보
포럼 (Community Information Forum)
이나 사령관의 핫라인 (Commander’s
Hotline) 에서 여러분들의 의견을 듣고
싶습니다. 저는 우리가 무엇을 잘하고
있는지 무엇을 놓치고 있는지에 대해서
커뮤니티와 계속적으로 대화를 나누고
싶습니다.
저희 자원이 계속 더욱 한정되고
있는 것이 사실이지만 저는 여러분이
저희가taxpayer dollars 를 만들기
위해 신속히 조절하고 있다는 것을
알아주셨으면 좋겠습니다. 저희는 군인
가족 약속 (Army Family Covenant)
계획을 전적으로 지지할 것입니다. 제가
사령관으로 있는동안, 저는 여러분들에게
더 나은 가치를 전달하고 여러분이 한국에
머무는 시간을 기억할 만하고 보람있게
하도록 일하는 것에 중점을 둘 것입니다.
여러분의 봉사에 감사드리며 한국에서의
시간을 보람차게 보내시길 바랍니다.

에너지 요금을 줄이기 위한 방법들

By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
번역 이병 홍무선
USAG Y 공보실

용산기지사령부 - 요금을 지불하기를

좋아하는 사람은 아무도 없으며 매달
요금을 내면서 에너지 관리의 중요성을
느끼게 된다. 우리는 매달 우리는 물,
가스, 그리고 전기 요금을 지불한다.
그러나 당신이 작은 변화를 꾀하면 당신의
지갑에게는 큰 차이를 줄 수 있다는 것을
아는가?
“불을 끄는 것과 전구를 100 와트에서
14 와트로 바꾸는 것은 에너지 관리를
위해 할 수 있는 가장 간단한 두 가지
방법입니다.” 라고 미군 용산기지 에너지
매니저 로웰 트배리스 (Lowell Travis) 가
말했다. “만약 당신이 가정에서 개인적인
에너지 목표를 지키기 위해 몇 가지
일들을 한다면 더 많은 돈을 절약하는
자신을 발견하게 될 것입니다.”
“에너지 요금을 줄이기 위해서는 더
적은 에너지를 사용해야 합니다.” 라고
트래비스가 말했다.
용산기지 공병대는 이미 몇가지 에너지
절약 방법을 시행하고 있고 계속해서
커뮤니티에 전달할 에너지 절약 방법을
개발하고 있다. 트래비스는 전구, 냉방,
그리고 난방 장치에 타이머를 다는 것이 “용산기지는 제휴, 소비 감소, 대체 에너지 감소를 가능하게 하는 재료를 때는 집이나 직장에 있는 컴퓨터 모니터를
그 것들이 일하는 동안에만 사용되고 근무 에너지 등 꾸준히 에너지 의존도를 줄이기 포함하는 시설들을 구비하고 있다. 그래도 꺼라. 이 모든 일들은 에너지 사용에
시간 외에는 낭비되지 않도록 보장할 수 위한 방법들을 개발하고 있습니다.” 우리는 우리의 몫을 다해야 한다. 영향을 주며 이렇게 작은 절약이 큰
있다고 말했다. 라고 용산기지사령관 대령 윌리엄 휴버 에너지 소비량을 줄일수 있는 방법들을 변화를 만들 수 있다.
연료로부터 천연 가스로 바꾸는 것, (William Huber) 가 말했다. “이는 찾아보라. 샤워를 짧게 하라. 만약 물이 더 많은 정보를 위해서는 724-4205
태양열 전지판, 벽, 그리고 관을 사용하는 커뮤니티뿐만 아니라 환경에게도 득이 샌다면 즉시 고쳐라. 냉방 장치나 난방 로 용산기지 공병대에 연락하거나 건물
방법을 통해서 용산은 에너지 낭비 문제를 됩니다.” 장치를 사용하는 대신 온도 조절 장치에서 #1380 에서 에너지 전문가에게 문의하길
조절하고 있다. K-16 과 험프리 같은 다른 시설들은 온도 설정을 낮추어라. 사용하지 않을 바란다.
JULY 23, 2010