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‘The Embers’ to bring Camp Carroll

holiday cheer to Korea: welcomes holiday
See schedule inside season with songs

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DoD memo lays groundwork

for tour normalization in Korea
Number of accompanied service
members on command sponsored
tours set to increase to 4,350

A
t the request of the commander,
United States Forces Korea, the
Depar tment of Defense has
approved command sponsorship for two
new locations and an increase in tour
lengths for accompanied Servicemembers
permanently assigned to Korea.
The approval was granted in a
memorandum signed by Dr. David Chu, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
and Readiness on Dec. 1 and will result in a
change to the Joint Federal Travel Regulation.
The services owe implementation plans to
DoD by March 1.
“This was a huge step forward,” said
General Walter Sharp, USFK commander.
“Accompanied tours at five locations
(Pyeongtaek, Osan, Daegu, Chinhae, and
Seoul) will increase from 24 months to
36 months while two additional locations
(Dongducheon and Uijongbu) will allow 24
month accompanied tours. Unaccompanied
tours will remain at twelve months for all
seven locations and 24 months for key
personnel.”
“This change will allow us to increase
the number of service members in Korea
accompanied on command sponsored
tours to 4,350 using mostly existing
Art instructor Katie Helser reads a holiday book to a captive audience before the start of her class, recently. The USAG-Humphreys New Parent
infrastructure,” said Rich Parker, USFK
Support program art class is held every Friday at the Family Readiness Center. This and many other Army support programs are paving the way
Director for Force Structure, Resources,
to ‘normalize’ tours in Korea. This image is available for download online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
and Assessment (J8). “This will enable the
command to target key and critical positions
with limited facilities will be required to sign families in command sponsored billets means that we will increase the number of
for the recruitment of service members to
a memorandum acknowledging the exact from about 2,135 today to about 14,250 Servicemembers coming over with their
choose accompanied tours in Summer 2009;
services available at the installation prior to when Tour Normalization is completed. families on command sponsored tours as
this will keep them in place for the three
acceptance of Command Sponsorship. “It was critical that this request we are able to upgrade infrastructure and
years necessary to support OPCON Transfer
As USFK moves forces to Camp Humphreys was approved because it codifies the services. Our goal is to reach the point
in April 2012.”
and expands infrastructure and services, this Department of Defense’s commitment to when the majority of U.S. Servicemembers
Servicemembers assigned to locations
will allow the command to eventually increase tour normalization for Korea,” said General can bring their families to Korea and stay
the number of service members here with their Sharp. “We are going to do this right. This for normal three-year tours.”

Don’t let flu crash holiday fun

Free vaccinations See Page 18 for story
The 65th Medical Brigade, Force Health Protection and Preventive Medicine is conducting a vaccination campaign for all adult Servicemembers, Family
members and DOD civilians. Vaccinations will be available on USAG-Yongsan from noon - 4 p.m. in each of the following locations: PX Dec. 15 and 16,
at the Dragon Hill Lodge Dec. 17 and 18, and at the Commissary Dec. 19. The POC for this campaign is Maj. Song, 736-6693.

It’s not too late to vaccinate

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Units relocate to USAG- Humphreys
Courtesy of Eighth Army Public Affairs Military Post Office
Eighth U.S. Army’s 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion sets holiday hours
is scheduled to begin relocating units from Yongsan to U.S.
Army Garrison – Humphreys.
Dec. 24: Finance windows - training holiday hours;
The move is the beginning of the mutually agreed
conduct morning unit mail call and also Operation
upon, scheduled transformation of military forces that will
Santa Claus
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on the peninsula. Eventually most U.S. forces will be realigned
Dec. 25: Closed (Federal Holiday)
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USAG-Humphreys is undergoing massive construction
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IMCOM-Korea Safety Corner
The lives of others are in your path
By Linda Rieth stopping, when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk on the same side of the
IMCOM-Korea HRD-M road as the driver’s vehicle, or when the pedestrian is approaching so
closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.
Pedestrian and bicycle safety are issues that affect all of us. 3. Pedestrians will not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety
Whether it's a stroll or ride around the corner, to a friend's house and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close to the
or work, or simply as exercise to clear the mind after a long day crosswalk that it is impractical for the driver to stop.
indoors – we love to get out in the open air. 4. Pedestrians crossing a roadway, at a point other than a crosswalk,
Yet, this simplest of life’s pleasures also requires vigilance. I will yield the right-of-way.
almost struck someone’s Soldier this morning with my vehicle as 5. Pedestrians will not cross intersections diagonally unless clearly
he took a step off the sidewalk, taking an immediate left turn onto authorized to do so.
the street without looking for oncoming traffic — rather than using 6. drivers will exercise due care to avoid colliding with any
pedestrian upon any roadway and will exercise proper precaution
the cross-walk not more than 25 feet ahead. After calming down
my rapid heart beat, my motherly instincts kicked in wondering upon observing any child or any obviously confused, incapacitated,
if he had ever received training to look both ways before entering or intoxicated person.
the street when he was a child or if he had mistakenly thought that 7. A person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or
pedestrians have the right of way in Korea no matter where they any drug to a degree which renders himself a hazard will not walk
are. Almost on a daily basis, I see folks who are within footsteps of upon any roadway.
8. Pedestrians will use sidewalks, where provided, rather than
the cross-walk, yet do not use it, who walk in the street next to an
empty sidewalk, who walk or run through intersections without a walking upon the roadway. When sidewalks are not provided,
green pedestrian light, who cross parking lots without looking for pedestrians will walk the shoulder of the roadway as far from the
oncoming traffic, and just recently, a Soldier who ran a red light edge of the roadway as possible. When neither sidewalks nor a
while on his bicycle, putting his life and others at risk. shoulder are available, pedestrians will walk on the extreme edge of
This morning’s experience prompted me to ask my safety the roadway, facing traffic, and will yield to all oncoming traffic.
representative for guidance on this topic and he provided me 9. Individuals will not stand in or beside the roadway to solicit
with the following rules for Pedestrians and Bicyclists from DoD rides (hitchhike).
§636.28. §636.26 Pedestrian’s Rights and Duties at http://edocket. 10. Individuals will not stand in or beside the roadway to solicit
access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/julqtr/pdf/32cfr636.28.pdf: business, employment, or contributions from vehicle occupants.
11. Pedestrians will yield to all authorized emergency vehicles using
Pedestrians: an audible signal and/or a visual signal.
1. Pedestrians will obey all traffic control devices and regulations, 12. The wearing of headphones or earphones by pedestrians or
unless directed to do otherwise by the Military Police. joggers while walking or jogging on roadways or on the shoulders
2. When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation, of roadways is prohibited.
the driver of a vehicle will yield the right of way, by slowing down or –See IN YOUR PATH, Page 4–
From now to Dec. 31, AFN Korea is conducting a Korea-wide customer survey. Audience members
AFNK are encouraged to take a few minutes and complete this short, five-minute survey. Anyone who
online receives AFN programming may participate in this survey. Respondents are not required to
provide personal information. Survey answers will assist AFN Korea in evaluating its customers'
survey needs and will allow us the opportunity to better serve our community.
American Forces Network Korea remains committed to providing quality broadcast products for
its viewing and listening audience. Your inputs are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated.
The survey is at the AFN-K website www.afnkorea.net (top left of screen).
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from
the military police blotters. These entries
may be incomplete and do not imply guilt
or innocence.

AREA I
Traffic Accident Without Injuries; Damage
to Government Property; Improper Back-
ing; Subject #1, operating a GOV, while
backing, struck a light pole. Damages to
Subject #1 vehicle consisted of a dent to
the right side of door and a scratch to the
center rear bumper. The light pole sus-
tained no visible damage. Subject #1was
charged with Improper Backing. Subject
#1 reported utilization of his seatbelt.
ECOD is unknown. This is a final report.

AREA II
Traffic Accident With Injuries; Damage to
Government Property; Damage to Private
Property; Following to Close; Subject #1,
operating a GOV, struck Victim #1’s POV.
Victim #1 reported to an unknown hospital
where Victim #1 was treated for injuries
consisting of back, neck and head pain.
Subject #1 was transported to the Gimpo
Main KNP Station where Subject #1 was
charged by KNP with Special ART #3-1
(Special Measures for Punishment). Sub-
ject #1 was released into MP Custody on
a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was transported
to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Sub-
ject #1 was advised of his legal rights,
which Subject #1 invoked. Victim #1 and
Subject #1 reported utilization of their
seatbelts. Subject #1 was released on
Subject #1 own recognizance. ECOD is
unknown. This is a final report.
AREA III
Larceny of Private Property; Person(s)
unknown, by means unknown, removed
Victim #1’s bike which was secured and
unattended. Person(s) unknown then
fled the scene in an unknown direction.
A search of the are a for subject(s) and/
or witness(es) met with negative results.
There were no signs of forced entry.
Victim #1 rendered a written statement
attesting to the incident. ECOL is $300.
Investigation continues by MPI.
AREA IV
Larceny of Government Property; Larceny
of Private Funds; Person(s) unknown, by
means unknown, removed Victim #1’s ID
card and 70,000 won at an off-post club.
Victim #1 rendered a written statement
attesting to the incident. Victim #1’s ID
card was flagged as lost/stolen in DBIDS.
This is a final report.
Area IV
Black-Market of AAFES Merchandise;
Unlawful Transfer of AAFES Merchan-
dise; Subject #1 purchased gasoline and
redistributed it to non-SOFA members.
Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1
legal rights, which Subject #1 waived
rendering a written sworn statement ad-
mitting to the offense. ECOL is $8,515.
Investigation continues by CID.
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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Teddy Bear Museum
The Teddy Bear Museum, which exhibits
numerous adorable teddy bears, has opened
in N Seoul Tower at Mt. Namsan. This is the
third such museum after those located in Jeju
and Paju Heyri. The museum in N Seoul
Tower displays teddy bears representing the
past, present, and future of Seoul. There is
a history gallery and a special gallery where
a teddy bear is dressed as a king of Joseon
Dynasty (1392~1910). Hours are from 10 a.m.
to 10 p.m. and admission fees are 8,000 won
for adults, 6,000 won for teenagers, and 5,000
won for children. A ticket package combining
the museum and N Seoul Tower Observatory
is also offered. Visit www.tour2korea.com for
more information.
Outdoor Skating
The Seoul Plaza Outdoor Skating Rink in
front of Seoul City Hall opens Dec. 12. On
opening day, various celebratory events and
performances will take place starting at 5.30
p.m. The Seoul Plaza Outdoor Skating Rink will
be open until Feb. 15 Rates are 1,000 won.
Rembrandt Exhibit
Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Art Museum
Along with the great manipulator of light and
shadow, Rembrandt (1606-1669), world-
renown European artists from the 17th and
18th century such as Rubens, Van Dyck, will
be shown at one location. The Great Masters
of European Art: Meeting Rembrandt exhibit is
scheduled to continue through Feb. 26, 2009,
displaying more than 100 art pieces from the
Russian State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
permanent collection.
adults and 9,000 won for teenagers. Tickets can be
purchased at the museum. For more information,
visit www.tour2korea.com
Jisan Forest Resort
Jisan Forest Resort is located in Icheon city,
Gyeonggi-do province, near the Incheon Airport.
All slopes are available for snow-boarders, and the
moving staircases will help children and beginners
move more easily. In addition, the 6-seat chair lift
is equipped with a heating system. Although the
slopes are not that big, this resort is loved by many
people because of its convenient facilities and close
proximity to Seoul. Jisan Resort does not suffer from
overcrowding, and so visitors here can enjoy skiing
without experiencing long waits at the lifts. Facilities
at Jisan Resort are very reasonably priced. In terms
of accommodation facilities, condos range from
85,000won to 195,000won (condo prices differ by
the weekend, the weekday and the season), and
restaurants and supermarkets are also available.
Jisan Resort also operates a free shuttle bus from
Seoul. Also available are a Snow park for kids,
playground for infants, ski shop, campsite, cycling
course, basketball court, soccer field, putting course,
and golf practice range. Visit www.jisanresort.co.kr
or www.tour2korea.com
Glass Castle (Jeju)
The newly-opened Jeju Glass Castle displays all
types of glass artwork, the production process, and
the history of the world’s glass arts. This glass art
theme park is the first of its kind in Korea, and offers
a glass arts exhibition that has more than 250 glass
works from around the world on display, along with a
garden, a labyrinth, and walls that have been entirely
made out of glass. Visitors can see a glass tree,
glass flowers, and glass lake. The theme park also
including the Czech Republic’s “Bohemia Glass”
and Italy’s “Venezia Glass”. The park contains the
world’s first all-glass labyrinth, the world’s largest
glass ball, and a large glass diamond. Visitors
can make and take home glass jewels, balloons,
and bottles. Exhibition hours are from 9 a.m. – 6
p.m., year-round. Call +82-64-1330 (English,
Japanese, Chinese) or visit www.tour2korea.
com for information.
Performance by top Korean artists
Myeongin Myeongchang performances are
staged every evening at 7p.m. at the Korean
House in Junggu, Seoul. They are the only
performances in Korea featuring top Korean
artists designated as Important Intangible Assets
of Korea. The show starts with a Bongsan Mask
Dance, followed by traditional music and Pansori,
and drum dance. Korea House is planning to
invite all of the nation’s Important Intangible
Assets to stage a performance every year. Korea
House also offers hands-on traditional culture
programs and operates a Korean restaurant
serving traditional royal cuisine. To get there,
simply take subway line 3 or 4 and get off at
Chungmuro Station. Take exit 3 or 4, walk up the
hill to the left for about 5 minutes, and you will
find Korea House in a hanok building. For more
information, visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or www.
tour2korea.com
Dance musical: ‘Sa.Choom’
“Sa.Choom” is a nonverbal dance musical that
presents a simple plot full of various dance
genres including hip-hop, jazz, contemporary
dance, break dancing, and more. Performances
open at 4 p.m., Mondays to Fridays; 4 p.m. and
7:30 p.m. on Saturdays; 4 p.m. on Sundays and

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Volunteer instructors teach for DPW Academy

Department of Public Works professionals recently had the opportunity to serve as instructors for the
Fiscal Year 08 DPW Academy. The Academy is operated by the Public Works Division Business Operations
& Housing Branch and provides certification and professional development for DPW employees.
Five courses were taught in-house by voluntary DPW instructors selected from Installation Management
Command-Korea Region and the U.S. Army garrison DPW offices. Course conducted were the General
Architecture Structure Course, Water Piping & Pump Course, Water Treatment Certification Course, Energy
Awareness Course, and the Business Operation Training Course.
Brigadier General John Uberti, IMCOM-K Commanding General, presented Certificates of
Appreciation to nine volunteers who taught courses in-residence.

Certificates were presented to the following instructors:

Yi, Kwae Sang, general engineer Choe, Chae Hyok, architectural engineer
Paek, Hun Il, electrical engineer Yi, Chong Yol, general engineer
Yun, Chang Muk, mechanical engineer Pak, Mun Kyu, environmental engineer
Kwon, Kyong Min, environmental engineer James P. Johnson, general engineer
John T. Burtch, BO&H Branch chief, IMCOM-K

How safe is your home computer?

By Gwendolyn R. Smalls
1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs
In this age of information technology,
protecting your personal computer should
be just as important as locking all the
windows and doors in your home.
Just as leaving your front door wide-
open can make you susceptible to thieves
or unwanted visitors, leaving your home
computer unprotected can invite viruses,
identity theft and a host of unwelcome
problems.
“It is vitally important that you protect
your personal computer because most people
use them for storing personal information,
such as credit card information, social
security numbers and family information,”
said Dominick C. James, information
manager for 1st Signal Brigade.
“If a thief breaks into your computer
and get this information they can steal your
identity and cause havoc for you and your
family,” he added. numbers.
James said protecting your home computer
is relatively easy and inexpensive.
“It’s very simple to protect your home
computer,” said James. “First of all, you need
an anti-virus program. The Department of
Defense offers free anti-virus software for all
DOD employees’ home systems. Just go to
AKO, click the Self Service tab and select
Anti-virus Services.
“It’s also very easy to get freeware
programs that can tell you if someone is
trying to access your computer.”
James emphasized that not only is it
important to use anti-virus software, but
also to keep software updated.
“The products that you receive from
the Department of Defense sites, like
McAfee Anti-Virus software, provide weekly
updates,” he explains, “and it’s just as easy to
go to the site to get those weekly updates.”
According to James, while adding anti-
virus software does provide some insurance
against cyber intruders, there are other
steps to take to keep your computer safe
from threats.
“There is no 100 percent guarantee that
your computer is going to be safe,” he said.
“The [cyber] thieves are very ingenious
and are always looking for ways to beat the
system that is currently in place.”
Below are a few tips that can help keep
your computer safe:
Make sure your firewall is always on
A firewall helps protect your computer
from hackers who might try to delete
information, crash your computer, or
even steal your passwords or credit card
Keep personal information private
Always keep personal information
private and never share it in e-mail messages,
chat rooms, message boards, blogs, social
networking sites, or other places online.
Choose strong passwords
Choose passwords that don’t contain
personal information such as names of
family members, dates of birth or any other
identifying information.
For more information, contact your Area
Director of Information Management.

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Bicyclists: devices that are designed to keep us safe

1. Traffic laws and regulations apply to
persons riding bicycles. Bicycle riders are
granted all the rights and are subject to all
duties of motorized vehicle operators, except
those which logically do not apply.
2. Bicyclists will use the roadway in single-
file formation.
3. If a bicycle or pedestrian path or sidewalk
is present, bicyclists will use the path or
sidewalk instead of the roadway.
Raising awareness about these important
issues is vital. Every day we are overwhelmed
with e-mails, voice-mails, cell phones, and
other such communication devices vying
for our attention and it’s easy to overlook
while walking; like crosswalks, pedestrian
signals, and pedestrian warning signs. We
need to educate pedestrians, bicyclists, and
drivers about what to look for, what to
expect and how to proceed in an attempt
to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities
(or near misses) and achieve greater safety
for everyone.
Taking a few minutes of your time to
talk about this issue with your children, at
your company formations, during under
the oak tree counseling, staff calls, etc., will
go a long way to reinforce the proper safety
behavior. Please, look out for pedestrians,
bicyclists, and drivers… the lives of others
are in your path.
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Spc. Cooke, of 61st Maintenance, shoots for the title of Best Free Throw (left), while Spc. Elizabeth Drayon (2nd from left) scores the baskets. Jay Underwood (center), USAG-RC FMWR BOSS
coordinator, looks on and Pfc. Paul Roberge waits to retrieve the ball. To view this photo visit www.flickr/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Soldiers compete in first Camp Stanley BOSS Hoop it Up
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY — Soldiers gathered
in the Physical Fitness Center to test their
basketball skills and compete for prizes in the
Better Opportunities for Unaccompanied
and Single Soldiers first Hoop it Up at
Camp Stanley.
1st Lt. Marcus Brown shot 39 goals
in the free throw contest to win a $25
gift certificate from Army and Air Force
Exchange Service.
“I play on a lot of unit teams,” Brown said.
“That is how I can keep my basketball skills
polished.” Browns team finished 3rd in the
Thanksgiving Basketball tournament held in
the USAG-RC and Casey enclaves.
Winners of the Hot Shot contest are:
1, Sgt. Harper from American Forces
Network; 2, Pfc. Godwin of 1-72nd
AREA I
Armored Battalion; 3, Spc. Gaviria of
176th Finance Company.
Winner of the Slam Dunk contest is Pfc.
Grochowina of 46th Transportation.
Winners of the 3 Point contest are: 1, Pfc.
Godwin; 2 Spc Scarver of 61st Maintenance;
3, Sgt. Wilkerson of 302nd.
The Warrior Readiness Center team
of Staff Sgt. Diaz, Pfc. Roberts, and Pvt.
Captain, won the 3 on 3 contests. Spc.
Gaviria won the Dribbling contest.
“We provide this event for Soldiers to
come together and show off their basketball
skills and compete in a competition with a
free throw, half court shooting, and a hot
shot contest,” said Jay Underwood, USAG-
RC Family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
BOSS coordinator. “The idea came from the
NBA halftime show.” BOSS representatives
from Camp Stanley and USAG-Red Cloud
came together and planned the Hoop it Up
for Dec. 6 because it is the beginning of
basketball season and most of the troops want
sporting events indoors.
“This event will introduce many new
Soldiers to the BOSS program, and it will
introduce all the Soldiers participating to
our winter program,” Underwood said. “This
also tests our ability to come together as a
team utilizing both Red Cloud BOSS and
Stanley BOSS.”
Money for the event comes from activities
BOSS sponsors throughout the year to
include hot dog and hamburger sales and
entry fees for events.
Principal players in making the
Hoop it Up a success were Pfc. Darren
Stanhope, Staff Sgt. James Soto, and Sgt.
Lachanda Dangerfield.
“We coordinated the event with the BOSS
representatives,” Stanhope said. “We set up
the free throw contest, half court throw, etc.,
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and all the logistical support, then we put
up our banners, which were done by our
marketing department.”
BOSS usually has someone cooking
hamburgers and hotdogs at their events,
and there was no exception here even
though it was bitter cold outside.
“We rotated cooking among ourselves,”
Stanhope said. “We trade off to cook
because of the cold. We had more than 20
volunteers combined to help out today.”
The event is not only a first Hoop
it Up at Stanley, but also a first time
occasion put on by combining both Red
Cloud and Stanley BOSS volunteers,
explained Underwood.
“We are having a Fear Factor buffet line
at the USAG-RC Community Activity
Center Dec. 26 at 6 p.m.,” Stanhope said.
“After the Fear Factor buffet we will have a
regular Christmas dinner.”
Children spread
Christmas Cheer
during Red Cloud
Christmas Tree
Lighting ceremony
Children of USAG-RC enclave say Merry
Christmas in different languages during
the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in
front of Freeman Hall on USAG-RC Dec.
3. To view this photo visit www.flickr/im-
comkorea — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Kim,
Tae Hoon
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News & Notes

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

Daily Mass at USAG-RC

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

USAG-RC Gas Station Hours

USAG-RC gas station will be closed for
lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m. daily. For more
information call: 732-7167

Delux Taxi Ariport Service

A new taxi contract has began at USAG-
Casey, Camp Stanley, Camp Hovey and
Red Cloud. Customers wishing transporta- A taxi and a car from local traffic circumvent the traffic signals at USAG-RC’s front gate Dec 4. Traffic poles between the entrance and exit lanes
tion to the airport can call 1544-9080 and should prevent this errant traffic pattern which has developed since the city created the no-left-turn traffic signal in 2007. To view this photo visit
request a taxi be dispatched to their de-
www.flickr/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Jack Loudermilk
sired location. Customers can reserve taxis

Red Cloud gets safety poles at gates

in advance for trips to the airport.

Santa to Appear at Gateway Club

Santa will appear at the Gateway club on
USAG-Casey Dec. 18 from 2-5 p.m. All let-
ters with a return address and child’s name
will recieve a letter from Santa. For more
information call: 730-4767.
175th Financial Management Center
KTAM Training
The 175th FMC will provide KTAM train-
ing in the Education Classroom Bldg. S-58
today from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in Korean, 1 - 3
p.m. in English. For more information call:
725-3623.
Community Bank Closure
The bank will closed Dec. 17 to Dec. 23.
For more information call: 730-3375.
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Drivers
entering and leaving Red Cloud Garrison
may be relieved from errant drivers blocking
their way now, after safety poles are installed.
The problem has been taxis and other errant
drivers pulling in front of the gates to await
traffic signals and avoid the no left turn rule
at the front gate and blocking entering and
exiting traffic at the back gate.
“There are concerns in our community
about the safety at our gates,” said Ray
Myers, USAG-RC Emergency Services
director.
“We approached the Uijeongbu Police
Department and asked for some host nation
enforcement. They sent some traffic officers
out to our gates during peak traffic hours to
survey the traffic. They found some safety
concerns.”
Although the Korean National Police
in Uijeongbu could not financially afford
to station traffic police in front of the Red
Cloud gates during peak traffic hours, they
did recommend a solution.
“They decided to try to solve the safety
hazard at our gates with safety poles,” Myers
said. “These poles will prevent folks off
post from circumventing the traffic signal
at our front gate. They will be between the
incoming and outgoing lanes at the gates.”
Although the poles are a step to prevent
drivers from causing accidents in front of
the gates at Red Cloud, the city will not
make the investment necessary to modify
the entrances with pull-off areas for buses
and taxicabs.
“When it comes to keeping our roadways
and entrances safe, it is a large part of the
DES mission,” Myers said.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies

The Camp Stanley Christmas Tree Light-
ing Ceremony will take place in front of the
post Chapel Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Santa brings joy and gifts to Casey Christmas tree ceremony
Holiday Special Sunday Brunch
A Holiday Special Sunday Brunch will be
offered at USAG-Casey Warrior’s Club
Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The USAG-
RC Holiday Special Sunday Brunch will be
offered in Mitchell’s Club Dec. 21 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call the
Warrior’s Club at 730-2195 and Mitchell’s
Club at 732-8189.

Christmas Eve Mass

There will be a Christmas Eve Mass at
Havey Chapel Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. Christ-
mas Mass Christmas Day will be at West
Casey Chapel at noon. Solemnity of Mary
Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 8,
Mass for the Feast will be at Hovey Chapel
at 11:45 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
will be Dec. 12th at Hovey Chapel Dec. 12
at 11:45 a.m. For more information call:
730-8500.

FEHB Belated Enrollment

Effective Dec. 9, employees who need to
utilize the belated election opportunity will
be required to contact a benefits counselor
directly at the toll free number for ABC-C,
1-877-276-9287, TDD 1-877-276-9833.
Please refer to the ABC-C website, https://
www.abc.army.mil/, for the overseas phone
numbers. While the belated elections are
also effective on Jan. 4, there is a possibil-
ity that the employee may be responsible
for reimbursing the former plan for any Santa (played by Dave Hill) attends the Casey tree lighting ceremony held at the fountain near gate one Dec. 5 to give gifts and hear
benefits paid. For more information call: Christmas gift wishes from the children in the Casey enclave. To view this photo visit www.flickr/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Jim
732-7766. Cunningham
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Casey Town Hall answers
questions and concerns
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Soldiers and
Civilians gathered in the USAG-Casey
Digital Conference Center Dec. 3 to get
answers to their questions. The purpose of
the town hall meeting was to provide an
update on garrison activities, initiatives, and
command interest topics.
“The most important reason we have this
meeting is to get your feedback,” said Lt.
Col. Donald Meisler, USAG-Casey garrison
commander. “We also are going to give some
information about our progress concerning
different activities and projects.”
Meisler pointed out six significant
actions: Army Family Action Program;
USFK Policy Letter No. 26; personal
auto and driver licensing; Christmas
Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 5; Embers
concert Dec. 17; and the Dallas Cowboys
Cheerleaders visit Dec. 29.
“The AFAP has been around for several
decades now,” Meisler said. “It is a forum we
do once a year where we have representatives
from across the command come and divide
into small workgroups to determine what
needs to be changed. We had 38 issues come
out of the conference. We assigned those to
subject matter experts to find what we can
and cannot solve on our level. If it is a legal
or money issue it will go to the 8th Army
in February. From there it will go to the
Department of the Army.”
The next topic was the USFK Policy
Richard Davis, USAG-RC deputy garrison commander, explains the situation existing between
taxicabs on Army installations and legal liability concerns regarding child safety seats and their
use on Area I installations. To view this photo visit www.flickr/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo
by Jim Cunningham
AREA I
letter No. 26. This is basically the birth
certificate for command sponsorship in the
USAG-Red Cloud enclave, which includes
Camps Stanley and Jackson.
“We are trying to get the peninsula
into tour normalization, which is a three
year accompanied tour, or a two year
unaccompanied tour for Soldiers,” Meisler
said. “The way we get there is in a phased
operation. Policy Letter 26 is the first
phase of tour normalization. It is nothing
more than making the Red Cloud enclave,
including Camps Stanley and Jackson,
command sponsored designate. That does
not mean everyone will be command
sponsored. It is tied to a particular billet or
position. If you have more questions, go to
the USFK website: http://www.usfk.mil/
USFK/default.aspx.”
“Next question is always when will tour
normalization be extended to the USAG-
Casey enclave?” Meisler said. “The answer to
that question is: it is being worked. The issue
is with the Secretary of Defense now. We do
not know when we will have a decision.”
Personal auto and driver licensing for
those living in the Casey enclave were the
next topic.
“As you know, Gen. Walter E. Sharp,
USFK commander, made significant
changes to the POV licensing restrictions
for command sponsored positions,” Meisler
said. “If you are sergeant first class or
above, you can get a POV license and also
own a POV. If you are below the rank of
sergeant first class it depends whether you
Amy Hickerson, Family Readiness Support Assistant for Headquarters, Headquarters Com-
pany, 1 Heavy Brigade Combat Team, begins the meeting with questions regarding the use
of child safety seats in taxicabs on USAG-Casey during the Town Hall meeting in the Casey
Digital Conference Center Dec.3. To view this photo visit www.flickr/imcomkorea — U.S. Army
photo by Jim Cunningham
are command sponsored. The opportunity
is there for all.”
The forum answered more than 20
questions brought to the floor by Soldiers
and Civilians.
First question was about complying with
the Department of Defense Instruction
letter No. 6055.4: Child safety seats shall
be used on DoD installations. Installation
traffic safety programs shall be consistent
with state or local child safety seat laws. If
there is no applicable local requirement,
the installation traffic safety program shall
specify age, weight, or other criteria for
child safety seat use. The question was how
do families comply with this policy when
using taxicabs in Area I? Because Casey is
noncommand sponsored and most Soldiers
cannot own or operate a POV, how do they
comply with policy when local taxis do
not have child seats, and will not use them
because of liable laws in Korea?
“If parents ride with children not secured
in a child seat in a taxi and the taxi has an
accident, the taxi driver is liable in Korea,”
Meisler said. “Not only is the taxi driver
liable, but also the parents are liable for child
endangerment.”
“The taxi company does not have child
seats because it is not standard industry
practice,” said Ken Limtiaco, Army and
Air Force Exchange Service northern region
manager. “Outside the garrison gates there
are no requirements for children to be
restrained in their seats. This question came
up in Yongsan and it was a liability matter.
We do not have a solution at this time.”
Ray Myers, USAG-RC Emergency
Services director, said, “When it comes
to traffic regulations, our job is to enforce
them. There are a number of things we can
do. We can modify the contract with the
taxis to have a taxi with a car seat in the
trunk. Ask AAFES to start carrying the type
of stroller that folds into a child safety seat,
or we could provide the taxis with a child
car seat.”
Richard Davis, USAG-RC deputy
garrison commander, added, “The question
about car seats for children came up
four months ago in a meeting with the
2nd Infantry Division commander. The
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command leadership from Yongsan brought
up the same question saying it is a legal issue
about liability. We cannot provide seats, and
if a taxicab business provided the seats, they
would be liable should the child get hurt
in an accident. Yongsan leadership cannot
require the taxis to provide the seats and will
not require them to do so because of the
liability issue placed on the taxi companies.
For this reason the parents need to have the
proper child seats to use in taxicabs.”
Next question was why did the COLA
rate decrease in Area I?
“Go to the Armed Forces Network web
site and look up the COLA story,” Meisler
said. “Maj. William Drumgold, chief of
175 FMC, did a good job explaining why
the COLA rate went down. Cost of living
allowance is related to purchasing power,
and part of that has to do with the won rate.
As the dollar becomes stronger in the money
market, the COLA rate will go down.”
A question about the quality of schools
for children of Army Families asked what
was being done for schools in Area I since
command sponsorship has come to the Red
Cloud enclave and may come to the Casey
enclave.
“If you are command sponsored and
you are here, your dependents are supposed
to reside in Yongsan,” Meisler said. “Your
children can go to school there. Hopefully
soon that restriction will be adjusted. Gen.
Sharp is looking at different venues.
Next question was could the commissary
have early bird shopping?
“The Casey commissary will do a test
period in January to see how early bird
shopping will work,” Meisler said. “If we do
get it, please use it or they will not be able
to keep it offered.”
The next question asked was why Soldiers
had to show their military identification
cards when entering the Post Exchange.
In the United States, Soldiers do not
have to show their IDs when entering the
post exchange because it is a controlled
environment.
“United States Forces Korea 60-1 requires
100 percent ID check,” Limtiaco said. “As
retailers, we do not want to look at ID cards,
but by military guidance, we are required.”
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IMCOM-Korea
gives feedback
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Senior
Yongsan leaders and key staff members
gathered Dec. 2 at Balboni Theater for
the formal outbrief of the Installation
Management Command-Korea
Command Inspection Program.
“ We do these inspections for
three reasons,” said IMCOM-Korea
Commanding General Brig. Gen. John
Uberti. “First, is to check compliance.
Second, is to identify systemic and
endemic problems and correct them.
Third, is to coach, teach and train.”
Officials said the Command Inspection
Program evaluates and improves
performance in organizations across the
Army and provides the command with “a
fair assessment” in a variety of areas.
IMCOM-Korea conducted a
thorough inspection of 13 functional
areas Nov. 3-7. Regional inspectors took
a look at: Chaplain; Equal Employment
Opportunity; Public Affairs; Plans,
Analysis and Integration; Safety;
Information Management; Directorates of
Emergency Services; Human Resources;
Logistics; Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation; Plans, Training Mobilization
and Security; Resource Management; and
Public Works.
IMCOM-K officials awarded 52
commendable ratings, 44 satisfactory
ratings and identified one subfunction
for reinspection.
“In a nutshell, the CIP makes us
better,” Uberti said. “Things that work
here at Yongsan will be lifted and spread
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3D Month: ‘If you catch a buzz, catch a ride’
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — December
is National Drunk and Drugged Driving
Prevention Month. U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan is joining with other national,
state and local highway safety and law
enforcement officials to remind everyone to
designate a sober driver before each holiday
party or alcohol related event.
To help underscore the public’s
commitment to preventing impaired
driving and promote the use of sober ride
programs, there will be an increase in
local law enforcement efforts to combat
impaired driving – such as the use of sobriety
checkpoints and saturation patrols.
“The holiday season is supposed to
be a time for family, friends, and festive
celebrations. Unfortunately, anually,
Thanksgiving through New years are a time
when we see a tragic jump in the numbers
of alcohol-related highway fatalities,” said
USAG-Yongsan Alcohol and Drug Control
officer Vanessa Mitchell. “That’s why we
are out early reminding everyone of the 3D
slogan this holiday season, ‘if you catch a
buzz, catch a ride.’”
Mitchell offered safety reminders
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Radar systems caution drivers
S t a ff S g t . J e r r y C u n n i n g h a m c h a n g e s a s p e e d l i m i t s i g n f r o m 2 5 k p h t o 4 0 k p h a f t e r s c h o o l h o u r s i n a s c h o o l z o n e .
Cunningham urges drivers to be watchful of crosswalks at all times. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson Cunningham, USAG-Yongsan Traffic “It’s better to be safe than sorry, and we
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Accident Investigations noncommissioned like to create solutions before tragedies or
officer-in-charge. “When you’re trying to problems occur,” Cunningham said.
YONGSAN GARRISON —Yongsan keep your eyes on the road, a big lit up radar The radars will be moved periodically to
officials placed three new speed radar detection sign is a sure way to tell a person various locations on post to remind Yongsan
detection systems throughout key post ‘slow down! You’re going too fast!’” drivers they should not grow complacent
locations as part of a safety awareness Cunningham said a primary purpose of with their driving.
campaign to get people to slow down. the signs is to make drivers aware of speed The radar detectors are battery operated,
Beneath each radar detector is a speed limit changes on certain streets during but run off solar power when the sun is
limit sign to show drivers their speed versus physical training and school-time hours. out. Yongsan officials said this is not only
the speed they should be driving. Speed limit signs are changed from under economical, but is part of the garrison
“The radars have only been up for the radar detectors twice a day at school movement to go green.
a few days and so far, from what I’ve zones, which allow drivers to know when it Military police will continue to direct
seen, it has helped,” said Staff Sgt. Jerry is safe to drive at regular speed. traffic during peak hours.
to those who will be behind the wheel
this holiday season.
“Designating a sober driver before
the party begins is just one of several,
simple steps to remember to help avoid
a tragic crash or an arrest for impaired
driving,” Mitchell said.
n Don’t even think about getting
behind the wheel of your vehicle if
you’ve been out drinking.
nIf you are impaired, call a taxi – use
mass transit – or get a sober friend or family
member to come and get you.
nStay where you are and sleep it off
until you are sober.
n Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive
Drunk. Take the keys and never your let
friends leave your sight if you think they are
about to drive while impaired.
About three in every ten Americans
A key message of Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month is to not let friends drive drunk. Keep a
will be involved in an alcohol-related watchful eye for those who may be impaired and want to drive. Ask them to hand over their keys and find
crash at some point in their lives safer travel arrangements or have them sleep it off. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
according to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. and financial costs of a crash or an arrest to do their part to stress safety measures,
“Driving impaired or riding with someone for driving while impaired can be really especially to those who may show signs of
who is impaired is simply not worth the significant and defer from the way you want risky behavioral patterns.
risk,” Mitchell said. “The consequences are to spend your holiday season.” “I urge leaders to stay engaged at all levels;
serious and real. Not only do you risk killing USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. our Servicemembers, Families and Civilians
yourself or someone else, but the trauma Dave Hall urges those in leadership roles are too valuable to lose,” Hall said.
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News & Notes
Winter Temperatures
The Department of Public Works reminds
you to keep the heat on this winter. To
keep the pipes from freezing don’t turn the
heat off during the cold weather. If you
leave your quarters for an extended period
of time turn the heat down, but not off. The
thermostat should be set at no less than 55
degrees.
Holiday Postal Deadlines
Know this year’s Holiday Postal Deadlines to
ensure your package arrives at its destination
in time! For information, visit http://www.
usps.com/holiday/shippingcalendar.htm
DUI Cases Increase
DUI cases have increased from six last
quarter to 11 this quarter and with the start
of the holiday season that number could
grow. Be responsible. For information, call
736-5187.
Christmas Karaoke Night
The Uptown Lounge in the Main Post Club
is sponsoring a fun night of Christmas
Karaoke with Prizes and Free Snacks with
Santa 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. For information,
call 723-8785.
The Embers
Come out and enjoy the sounds of the
season with a Christmas concert 7 p.m.
Dec. 18 at Moyer Theater. For information,
call 738-5254.
Santa Claus is Comin’
Santa Claus will make an appearance 6-7
p.m. Dec. 20 at Reggie’s in the Main Post
Club. Santa will be passing out gifts to the
Children. For information, call 723-5678.
Special Christmas Bingo
The Uptown Lounge at the Main Post Club
is having a special Christmas Bingo. The
doors Open 11 a.m. Dec. 21, everyone is
invited. For information, call 723-8785.
Christmas eve Dinner Buffet
Come out and enjoy a great Christmas Eve
meal 5-9 p.m. Dec. 24, and don’t forget
to bring the kids! Santa Claus comes to
Commiskey’s 6-7 p.m. and will take photos
with your children and hand out free gifts
while supplies last!!! For information, call
736-3971.
Christmas Eve Party-harvey’s
Come out and celebrate Christmas at
Harvey’s Lounge 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24. There
will be door prizes, free snacks and even
Santa Claus will make an appearance. For
information, call 723-8785.
Special Christmas Lunch Buffet
You are invited to eat at Reggies in the
Main Post Club 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec.
24. The cost for this special lunch buffet is
$8.95. For information, call 723-5678.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
You are invited to watch the Dallas
Cowboys Cheerleaders perform 4 p.m.
Dec. 27 at Collier Field House. This event
is free and seating is available on a first-
come first-served basis. For information,
call 738-5254.
New Year’s Eve Bowling
Tickets are now on sale. For information,
call 723-7830.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
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Army, Navy run tight game
Navy scores 2nd victory in 12-year period
Commentary by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —The twelfth
annual garrison Army-Navy flag football
game occurred Dec. 6 at the MWR field
adjacent to Seoul American High School
resulting in the Navy clinching a narrow
victory over the Army with a 16-14 score.
The Navy got an early lead with a
touchdown but missed the field goal and
failed to convert for 2 points. The Army
fought back with a quick touchdown in
the next possession, but an attempted
conversion pass was intercepted by the Navy
defense. An impressive 98-yard run gave the
Navy a two-point lead going in to the second
period. Scores stood at 8-6.
“My husband has been the quarterback
for the Navy for the last three years,” Vanassa
Keane said during the game. “It’s great to see
them playing well today.”
The narrow margin of the final score Navy wide-receiver Darrius Rhodes bypasses Army flag football rivals on the field Dec. 6 during the twelfth
annual Army-Navy game on Yongsan. — U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
belies the actual flow of events in the second
period of the game.
The Navy’s running throughout the “All in all, it was the team effort
second period edged over the Army, and
with less than a minute to play, the Navy that won us the game.”
scored a touchdown and converted 2 points
that all but ended the Army’s chance of Darrius Rhodes
Navy wide-receiver
overturning the tide of the game.
The Army did manage to add 8 more
points but the clock ran out and the final
score stood at 16-14.
“I’m just happy we won today,” said Navy
wide-receiver Darrius Rhodes. “Our defense
today was just excellent. All in all, it was the
team effort that got us the game.”
This was the Navy’s first win against the
Army in four years and their second win of
the 12 annual games.
The next Army-Navy game will occur
on the same weekend at the same time, Corey Mitchell runs the ball down the field.
next year.
“The Army-Navy flag football game is “This time they got us, but who knows
always a close and exciting game to watch,” what will happen next year. We’ll just have Vanassa Keane holds a sign to support her
said Paul Robinson, Manger of DFMWR. to wait and see.” husband, quarterback Stephen Keane.
FEEDBACK from Page 9 Auditions for Commissary Idol open
across the Army.” Uberti said he hopes
By Pvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
to see the garrison staff continue to seek USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
improvement and employ the Army
Performance Improvement Criteria. YONGSAN GARRISON — Commissary
“I challenge you to keep doing Idol auditions began Dec. 6 to determine
that,” he said. finalists for a karaoke contest Dec. 20 at
Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt, the Yongsan commissary where judges will
IMCOM-K senior noncommissioned Staff Sgt. Tanzy Flakes auditions Dec. 6 to become
decide on one lucky winner who will take
officer, thanked the garrison staff. the next Commissary Idol. — U.S. Army photo by
home a $200 gift certificate and bragging Pvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
“I am a benefactor of everything you rights to being the 3rd Commissary Idol.
do in this community,” Witt said. “Thank “We thought of going a cappella, but
“We wanted to create a little bit of
you for what you do.” excitement for the community,” said chose karaoke because we wanted as many
Following the outbrief, the general Michael Mertz, store director. “There is people as possible to participate,” Mertz said.
awarded Army Certicates of Achievement more going on at the commissary than just “We’re trying to get everyone involved.”
to 44 outstanding USAG-Yongsan selling groceries.” Contestants are ready to compete and
Soldiers and Civilian Employees. Servicemembers with a pay grade of have some fun.
USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. E-1 to E-6 are eligible to sign up and “I do karaoke often, it’s a lot of fun,”
Dave Hall said he plans to use the CIP
participation is free. said Staff Sgt. Tanzy Flakes from 8th U.S.
results as a “roadmap” for continuing to “We’d like to give a chance for the Army Band. “If you can get paid for doing
improve quality of life and the tenants of younger guys,” Mertz said. “ We’re something you like, why not?”
the Army Family Covenant. here for the Soldiers, and we want Audition participants received $25 gift
“We are committed to providing our certificates and free soft drinks. There will
them to know that.”
Families a strong, supportive environment Mertz encourages participation of all be one more open audition Dec. 13.
where they can thrive,” Hall said. those eligible, regardless of experience. For information, call 736-3022.
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Yongsan lights holiday spirit

By Pvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — More than

500 community members gathered for the
2008 Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 2 near the South Post Fire Station.
The community celebrated the holiday
spirit with Christmas carols, decorations
and the arrival of Santa Claus.
The Seoul American Middle School choir
and Protestant choir sang holiday songs
before the lighting of the tree.
“This is a time for family,” said U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave
Hall, in his welcoming remarks. “Most of
all, this is a time for the kids.”
A Girl Scout and a Boy Scout represented
the community and stood with the colonel
and his wife Beth Anne to throw the
ceremonial light switches and illuminate the Clockwise from top: Children enjoy their newly decorated Hannam Village
holiday tree and the thousands of decorations scenery Dec. 8; “Santa Claus” walks among a spirited crowd of children during
known as “Winter Wonderland.” the Dec. 2 USAG-Yongsan tree lighting ceremony; Children sing carols at
Hannam Village Dec. 8. — U.S. Army photos by Pvt. Hwang Joon-hyun
On count of five, the entire Garrison
turned bright as all holiday decorations lit
up the area. take photos with Santa. Helpers served and Families a quality of life
Before the dazzling decorations, refreshments as well. commensurate with their
Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops sang “I liked seeing Santa, he gave me candies,” service,” Hall said.
“Jingle Bells” in English and Korean. said Kimberly Martin, five-years-old. “I USAG-Yongsan is currently
Santa Claus arrived on a brightly want to see him again.” a finalist in the 2009 ACOE
lit fire engine with sirens wailing. Hall expressed gratitude to the community competition as well.
Handing out candies, he drew an eager for helping the Garrison place as third place Tree lighting ceremonies
crowd of children. victors in the 2008 Army Communities of were also at Hannam Village
A mini-studio inside the fire station Excellence competition. Dec. 8 and K-16 Air Base
offered an opportunity for children to “We are committed to providing Soldiers Dec. 9.

Decorating
Holiday season safety tip:
By Steven Morgan other areas can be slick too.”
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Decorating indoors requires almost
as much consideration as it does for
YONGSAN GARRISON —For many outdoor decorating.
people decorating is the most important “Use only lights designed for indoor
part of the holiday season. Here are some use,” Vazquez said. “Check the lights for
tips to make sure this broken or cracked
activity doesn't turn into sockets, frayed or
a calamity. “Don’t hang popcorn chains bare wires or loose
It's getting colder connections.”
outside, so when and candy canes on the Inspect the area
decorating outdoors it tree when small children are where you are using
is wise to bundle up and present, they might think lights to guard against
stay warm. tripping hazards.
“Hypothermia other tree ornaments are “Don't use more
can happen quickly also edible.” than three light sets
and unexpectedly so on any one extension
prepare for the task and Juan Vazquez cord and never place
be aware of the risks,” USAG-Yongsan safety specialist cords under rugs,”
s a i d Ju a n Va z q u e z , Vazquez said.
USAG-Yongsan safety Take care of where
specialist. “It can get extremely cold here and how you place ornaments and other
in Korea so wear gloves, dress in layers decorations around the house.
and cover the ears.” “Always use a step stool or ladder to reach
Consider weather conditions when high places, never place lighted candles on a
planning your decorating activities. tree or near flammable materials,” Vazquez
“If there is snow or sleet on the ground, said. “And don't hang popcorn chains and
take extra care to avoid a serious fall,” candy canes on the tree when small children
Sgt. Brandon Moreno decorates his tree for the holidays at his U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan home. Vazquez said. “Not only can the ground are present, they might think other tree
— U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson and sidewalks be slippery, but ladders and ornaments are also edible.”
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Road Conditions
A
s this recent cold spell shows,
weather in Korea can change quickly
and dramatically. As responsible
community members, we need to know
where to turn for up-to-the minute weather
information and road conditions.
You can count on the Garrison web
site at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
for current information on weather
and road conditions.
Along the top of the page, click on
“WEATHER” to visit the U.S. Forces
Korea Weather page. There, you’ll have the
option to view current and extended weather
information and advisories.
Next to the WEATHER link along the
top, you’ll find “ROAD CONDITIONS.”
This will take you to an up-to-the minute
map of Korea road conditions.
The yellow RADAR section of the
USAG-Yongsan web site is where we’ll also
post current road conditions.
If you’re not online, you can call 738-
ROAD for a recorded Road condition
status announcement. From off post, call
0505-738-7623.
It’s critical for you to know what the road
conditions mean. These levels pertain only
to on-post conditions for military vehicle
movement, but they should give you a
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Penni Code spends much of her time as a
volunteer for the Seoul American High School.
She is also a nominee for the USAG-Yongsan
Volunteer of the Quarter.
What does she do?
Penni Code is an outstanding parent
volunteer. She has organized parent
volunteers to stock and serve in the SAHS
“Dawg House” which provides hot, healthy
snacks during their daily “Nutrition
Break.” This involves hours of phone calls,
scheduling, trips to the commissary and
hauling food and drinks into the facility.
She has a great sense of humor and is fun to
be with when working or just chatting. She
is fast on her feet and great in an emergency.
She is also extremely well organized.
Where does she work?
Seoul American Middle School
How many hours per week?
Eight or more hours
What impact does she have?
Seoul American Middle School is a
leader in academic and extra-curricular
programs in the Pacific Area. The PTO
is a primary reason why many of the
AREA II THE MORNING CALM
good idea of the caution level you should
be exercising with your privately owned
vehicle as well.
Green: Highway conditions are normal.
Amber: Military vehicles, other than
those required for essential business, will
not be driven on highways. Pay grades of
O3/GS-10 and above may authorize usage
for essential business.
Red: Military vehicles, other than
emergency/essential business, will not
be driven. Pay grades of O-5/GS-13 and
above may authorize usage for business that
cannot be postponed without jeopardizing
military requirements. Snow chains or
similar devices will be used.
Black: All U.S. Government vehicles are
prohibited from movement. Commanders
of O-6 and above must personally
authorize the use of emergency vehicles
after the appropriate risk assessment and
mitigation actions are considered. Snow
chains or similar devices are required, no
waivers are authorized.
Also, stay in tune to the Commander’s
Access Channel on MWR Cable Channel 3
and AFN Korea, “The Eagle” at 102.7 FM.
Be aware of weather conditions and how
they affect your safety. Exercise caution and
have a happy and SAFE holiday season!
Penni Code
achievements are made possible, as
PTO provides funding for a multitude
of activities; funding is made available
through sales at the “Dawg House.”
Why does she volunteer?
Ms. Code is a very intelligent,
well-educated, energetic person
who obviously wants to make a
contribution; otherwise, the energy
and attention to detail she provides to
the school would not be possible.
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Make a donation
Join the YMC and the USO

“Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride”

starting at The Commissary Parking Lot, Yongsan Korea
Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This year, The Yongsan Motorcycle Club has banded together with the USO, USAG-Y
Fire Department and the Navy Club to collect toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots
Foundation. We will be riding to the “Toys for Tots” drop site located at the Post Exchange
behind the US Federal Credit Union Parking area.
For more information please call Tom Steward: 011-1706-0197
All Motorcycles and Scooters are Welcome

No endorsement implied
No endorsement implied
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Moving up the ranks USAG-Yongsan holiday religious services & programs

Navy petty officer selectees at USAG-Y Catholic
Advent Community Penance Service
Date/Time
Dec. 17 1730-2100
Location
Memorial Chapel

graduate from leadership course

Story and photos by Mass Communication
Specialist 1st Class Bobbie G. Attaway
U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs
names. “I was quite relieved and yet
exited at the same time,” said Cryptologic
Technician Maintenance Third Class Select
Michael J. Herrington. He also said that he
Christmas Eve Family Mass Dec. 24 1600-1730 Memorial Chapel
Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass Dec. 24 2300-0130 Memorial Chapel
Christmas Day Mass (One Mass only) Dec. 25 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
Mary Mother of God Mass Dec. 31 1730-1900 Memorial Chapel
New Year’s Day Mass Jan. 1, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
Episcopal
Christmas Holy Eucharist Dec. 24 1900-2000 Memorial Chapel

F
our dedicated Sailors stationed on
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan gradu-
ated from the Navy’s new Petty Of-
ficer Select Leadership Course before being
frocked to Petty Officer Third Class.
When the advancement list was released,
many of them were waiting to see their
(Pictured from left to right) Petty officer
selectees Trestin Meacham, of Monroe, Utah;
Adam Thomas, of Rochester, N.Y.; Emily
Johnson, of St. Paul, Minn.; and Michael
Herington, of Mexico, N.Y.; cut the cake
Dec. 4 during the Petty Officer Selectee
Leadership Course graduation ceremony
before being frocked. — U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class
Bobbie G. Attaway
was “thrilled at the fact I was advancing in
my Navy career.”
The leadership course was held at the
Commander, Navy Forces Korea Motor
Pool Classroom over three days. The selectees
learned leadership skills, such as diversity,
how to deal with hazing, understanding
the mission, and thinking of innovated
solutions for problems. The course also
reinforced the Navy’s Core Values of Honor,
Courage and Commitment.
“I now understand more [about] what
is expected of a Petty Officer and their
responsibilities,” said Information Systems
Technician Select Adam D. Thomas.
The graduation ceremony took place at
the Navy Club. The First Class Petty Officer
Association presented the selectees with new
petty officer crows sewn on their utility
shirts. In addition, Capt. James E. Tranoris,
Chief of Staff, presented the selectees with
plaques etched with the Navy’s Petty Officer
Creed.
The Sailors also gave advice for their
fellow junior Sailors.
“Do what is right and uphold your
integrity, even if it is against the grain,” said
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance Third
Class Select Emily R. Johnson.
Jewish
Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 21 1530-1800 South Post Chapel
Protestant
2008 KATUSA Praise & Worship Dec. 5 0900-1700 South Post Chapel
Christmas Play (Gospel) Dec. 7 1200-1300 South Post Chapel
Christmas Cantata Dec. 14 0800-0900 Memorial Chapel
Christmas Cantata Dec. 14 1000-1100 South Post Chapel
Christmas Musical Program Dec. 14 1000-1100 South Post Theater
Christmas Eve/Day Caroling/Fellowship Dec. 24 1800-2100 Allgood Hospital Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1830-1930 Hannam Village Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1900-2000 South Post Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1900-2000 K-16 Chapel
Christmas Day Community-Wide Service Dec. 25 1500-1630 Yong Nak Church
(AIM-Korea – Busses depart South Post Chapel at 1400)
Watchnight Service Dec. 31 2000-0030 Hannam Village Chapel
Watchnight Service Dec. 31 2200-2400 South Post Chapel
For more information, call 738-3011
Combined Federal Campaign continues in Korea
United States Forces Korea has extended
the Combined Federal Campaign through
Dec. 15. Contact your organization’s CFC
representative for more information or to
donate to CFC.

Dec. 12-18

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Beverly Hills Chihuahua Quarantine Lakeview Terrace
CASEY (PG) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Australia Body of LIes
No Show
No Show (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
Australia Austalia Eagle Eye (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Bolt
HENRY Miracle at St. Anna Bolt (PG) 3 p.m. Lakeview Terrace
(PG) 1 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
(R) 7 p.m. College
768-7724 (R) 7 p.m.

Igor Igor
HUMPHREYS Body of LIes Body of LIes Quarantine Lakeview Terrace
Australia (PG) 3:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 p.m.
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
(PG13) 6:30 / 9:30 p.m. Australia Australia
753-7716 (PG13) 6:30 / 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9:30 p.m.

HOVEY Quarantine Max Payne Australia No Show Body of LIes No Show

Four Christmases
(R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
730-5412

Nights In Rodanthe Lakeview Terrace

KUNSAN (PG13) 6 p.m. Ghost Town (PG13) 6 p.m. Flash of Genius
(PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. No Show No Show No Show (PG13) 6 p.m.
Ghost Town Quarantine
782-4987 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m.

Madagascar 2 Madagascar 2 (PG) 1 p.m.

Four Christmases Four Christmases Mirrors Mirrors Nights In Rodanthe Nights In Rodanthe
OSAN (PG) 1 p.m.
(PG13) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m. Four Christmases
784-4930 (PG13) 3:30/ 7 / 9:30 p.m. Quantum of Solace
(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Quarantine
RED CLOUD (R) 7 p.m. Lakeview Terrace Body of LIes Quarantine Lakeview Terrace No Show Australia
Body of LIes (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 9 p.m.

Burn After Reading Nights in Rodanthe

STANLEY (PG13) 7 p.m. Miracle at St. Anna Ghost Town Four Christmases Nights in Rodanthe
(R) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m.
Igor (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.
732-5565 My Best Friend’s Girl
(R) 9 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m.

Body of Lies Body of Lies Quarantine Quarantine

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

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

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

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

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

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Budding artists create holiday masterpieces
Art instructor Katie Helser offers Kray and Dillon Strange assistance to cut out holiday decorations
during USAG-Humphreys’ New Parent Support program art class here, recently. The new class
is held every Friday at the Family Readiness Center. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
Alondra and her mother Noryem Maldonado put their finishing touches on a candy cane reindeer
during USAG-Humphreys’ New Parent Support program art class here, recently. The new class
is held every Friday at the Family Readiness Center. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
Madison Carpenter selects holiday decoration stickers for her tree during USAG-Humphreys
New Parent Support program art class here, recently. The new class is held every Friday at the
Family Readiness Center. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
THE MORNING CALM
Christina Strange checks out her handy work on her holiday decoration during USAG-
Humphreys’ New Parent Support program art class here, recently. The new class is held every
Friday at the Family Readiness Center. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — Holiday crafts was the theme for more than 20 budding
artists during the USAG-Humphreys New Parent Support program art class Dec. 5 in the
new Family Readiness Center here.
Each week, fine arts teacher Katie Helser creates a variety of age-appropriate art activities
for children, age newborn through six.
“I want to facilitate and help the children learn creatively,” said Helser. “I feel like a
lot of times kids don’t get a lot of creative learning because often times moms and dads –
including me – don’t want to get paint out at home because it makes a mess and here, it’s
a public place and they (the kids) are allowed to get dirty and messy.”
As with other USAG-Humphreys New Parent Support program classes, Helser focuses
on motor skills development while teaching painting, cutting, craft-making, color blending
and mixing, as well as how to use paint brushes and scissors.
Feedback from parents about the class has been “wonderful” says Helser. “Each week
we get participation from more and more people – I think it’s great.”
“It’s great for all of the little ones,” said parent Jenny Glenn. “They get to come here
and make a mess while having fun.”
Six of Glenn’s seven children, ages nine through one, participated in the holiday
decoration craft-making.
Helser said Tricia Buchholz, USAG-Humphreys’ new parent support and home visiting
nurse has done an amazing job with the program.
“There’s an activity for children almost every day of the week here on Humphreys and
it’s nice because you don’t get stuck in the house,” she said.
In her class, Helser does not use pre-made crafts; she encourages creativity and has the
children make projects from scratch, affording them the opportunity to add their own
personal touch to each of their creations.
“I want to encourage as many parents as possible to come in and check out not only
this class, but all of the New Parent Support program classes,” said Helser. “Come grow
and explore with your kids and enjoy the resources that Humphreys Army Garrison is
creating and developing.”
The USAG-Humphreys New Parent Support program is designed to strengthen parent’s
knowledge and skills so they can then provide environments where their children can
thrive. The program also seeks to reduce stressors that can increase the risk of child abuse
and neglect.
Additional New Parent Support program classes held on USAG-Humphreys are home
visits during pregnancy and after delivery, playgroups, Stomp and Romp, tummy time and
single-parent networking. For more information, contact Tricia Buchholz at 753-6287.
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8th Army leads way with flu shots

Courtesy of 18th MEDCOM
The Eighth United States Army leads
the Army with the highest rate of influ-
enza vaccinations Army wide according to
the medical reporting data base, Medical
Protection System. Ninety-seven percent
of all soldiers in the Eighth United States
Army have received this year's annual in-
fluenza vaccination.
This figure is very high compared to
only 79 percent of all Soldiers Army-wide
who have received the flu vaccine.
When compared to other large-sized
units in MEDPROS, Eighth Army is
high. For example, Army Medical Com-
mand is at 88 percent immunized while
Special Operations Command is at 80
percent. Officials at the 65th Medical Bri-
gade believe this success is due to com-
mand emphasis on the vaccinations.
It is not too late to get your vaccina-
tion regardless if you are a Soldier or not.
Vaccinations will be available at the Yongsan Army Garrison
from noon- 4 p.m. in each of the following locations:
The PX: Dec. 15 and 16
Dragon Hill Lodge: Dec. 17 and 18
Commissary: Dec. 19.
The Point of Contact for this campaign is Maj. Song at 736-6693.

Upcoming MWR events in Korea

Christmas with The Embers
5 tips to help you
Dec. 17-20
Christmas with The Embers is a delightful and engaging experience that will
leave you with that wistful warm and cozy Christmas feeling through theater and
watch holiday weight
song. Superlative costume changes and theatrical props will keep you intrigued By Lt. Col. Karen E. Hawkins veggies and fruit first, especially the fresh
along with original presentations of your favorite Christmas classics and brand DeCA dietitian ones. These have less calories and more fi-
new Embers originals sure to set deep in your heart.
ber than many of the tempting dishes that
The holidays are here and the eating is are there.
Dec. 17 Camp Casey, Warrior’s Club, 4 p.m. on. Enjoying this time of year with family
Dec. 18 Yongsan Garrison, Moyer Theater, 7 p.m. and friends can lead to weight gain without
Dec. 19 Camp Walker, TBD Write it down.
much thought to it. That is, write down everything you eat and
Dec. 20 Camp Humphreys, Super Gym, 7 p.m. Here are a few tips to help you prevent drink for a few days. If you haven’t done
gaining the average five to 10 pounds this
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
this before you may be amazed at how
time of year: much you eat and drink over the holidays.
Dec. 25 - 31 This is a good way to help you remember
Eat small portions. all those little morsels you mindlessly eat
The name itself brings to each of us images of an American icon. The Cheer-
You can eat all those delicious foods during the festive season.
leaders, the DOD and the USO have teamed up an unprecedented 49 times to
that you love and avoid the guilt by eat-
boost the morale of the men and women of our U.S. military at hundreds of bases
ing smaller portions of them. If you have Eat what you love.
and outposts around the world. The ladies have their meals in the mess halls and
share in conversations about the Cowboys, happenings in the States and loved
trouble eating smaller portions, try using If you love the three-layer chocolate cake
ones at home. a smaller plate. Growing evidence shows and bake it every year then take it to the
that using smaller plates leads to eating less party. When heading out the door after
Dec. 25 Osan AB, Base Theatre, 3 p.m. which can lead to less weight gain over the the dinner or party is over, leave the cake
Dec. 26 Kunsan AB, Wolfpack Fitness Center, TBD holidays. Planning a party at the office or behind so you will not be tempted to eat
Dec. 27 Yongsan Garrison, Collier Field House, 4 p.m. at home? Then remember to buy the appe- it all.
Dec. 29 Camp Casey, Carey Fitness Center, 7 p.m. tizer-size plates – and call it a Tapas party.
Dec. 30 Camp Humphreys, Super Gym, 7 p.m. Make it trendy and fun while controlling For more information about making
Dec. 31 Camp Walker, TBD the portion sizes. healthy choices, visit Ask the Dietitian on
http://www.commissaries.com and post
Zumba Fitness classes available at Trent gym Eat before you go.
Going hungry all day so you can “eat more”
your questions on the DeCA Dietitian Fo-
rum.
Zumba Fitness is offered from 5:30- at the party is a sure way to overindulge,
leading to feeling guilty later. Instead of
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DoD Education Activity encourages nominations for Teacher Awards

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
Department of Defense Education Ac-
tivity officials are encouraging parents, stu-
dents, school administrators and others to
nominate worthy science and mathemat-
ics teachers for a prestigious presidential
award.
Michael Kestner, branch chief for math-
ematics for DoDEA headquarters, said the
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Sci-
ence and Mathematics Testing began in
1983 and recognizes educators for their
dedication to teaching math and science at
the 7th- to 12th-grade level.
The award is open to teachers from all
50 states and four jurisdictions, including
DoDEA, who have been teaching science
or math for at least five years.
“It’s the presidential award, so it’s a
prestigious award,” Kestner said. “It puts
[recipients] in a network of other master
teachers across the country … so they cre-
ate a network of master teachers who can
share ideas and bring them back to their
own schools.”
Kestner said DoDEA teachers may have
a bit of an edge because of their circum-
stances.
“We have teachers all around the world,
so they’re picking up techniques and expe-
riences from the cultures they’re in as well
as things that are happening in this coun-
try,” he said. “That’s one advantage that we
have.”
Teachers are notified of their nomina-
tions and must then complete an applica-
tion process that requires videotaping a les-
son and then critiquing it. DoDEA teachers
will get help with that, Kestner said.
“We try to support them going through
the application process … to get their ap-
plication complete,” he said. “It is a process
that takes some time.”
In addition to recognition, recipients --
potentially 108 of them -- receive a trip for
two to Washington, a citation signed by the
president and a $10,000 award from the
National Science Foundation. The mon-
etary award is theirs to do with as they see
fit, Kestner said, but he predicted that most
would put at least a portion of it back into
their schools.
The National Science Foundation will
select the final winners from nominees who
go forward from their jurisdiction.
Recipients also have the opportunity to
attend recognition events and professional
development programs during their trip to
the nation’s capital. DoDEA officials ask
that nominations be submitted before Jan.
8. Forms are available on the awards pro-
gram’s website, http://www.paemst.org.
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Anchors Aweigh!
Humphreys Soldiers go to sea with ROK military
By Staff Sgt. Charles Harris
3rd Military Intelligence Battalion

USAG-humphreys — Soldiers from

Alpha Company, 3rd Military Intelligence
Battalion recently teamed up with U.S.
Navy Sailors to show Republic of Korea
Navy and Marine Corps troops a new look
at joint and combined-force operations.
Alpha Company’s Aerial Reconnaissance
Support Team deployed aboard the Dokdo,
(LPH-6111), a ROK Navy Helicopter
Carrier to provide a real-time video feed from
Airborne Reconnaissance Low aircraft.
“We were their eyes and found all
their enemies for them really fast,” said
1st Lt. Paul Lee, Platoon Leader, Alpha
Company 3rd MI Bn. Lee led a team of
seven Humphreys Soldiers in a cooperative
intelligence gathering training exercise off
the coast of Pohang recently.
Alpha Company is a forward-deployable
team of analysts who can demonstrate
use of the ARL, theater-level intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft.
“The exercise went extremely well,” said
Lee. “This exercise involved many types of
land and sea support and it was amazing
to see how well everyone performed their
portions of the exercise. The ROK forces 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion Soldiers – 1st Lt. Paul Lee (seated center wearing headphones) and Staff Sgt. Charles Harris (seated second
want us to come back out and if we can from left) – confirm the operational configuration of the Airborne Reconnaissance Low aircraft system with U.S. and Republic of Korea Sailors
make the time, we’ll be there.” and Marines during an exercise off the coast of Pohang recently. — U.S. Army photo courtesy 3rd MI Bn.
The airborne live-video feed imagery This information allowed the commanders “I believe having the ARST assets Ryuk-gu, ROK Marine Headquarters.
capability of the ARL focuses on area and of the participating units the tools they contributed to the success of our mission in The U.S. Navy and Marines conduct
zone reconnaissance of a beachhead and needed to conduct intelligence preparation providing me the confidence and ability to Joint Amphibious Operations along side
surrounding avenues of approach inland for of the battlefield and provide them with confirm the actions of not only our enemies different ROK Navy Fleet Commands and
possible threats in the area of operations. up-to-date situational awareness. but of our own troops,” said Lt. Colonel Do, ROK Marine Commands annually.

A lifetime of service
Humphreys Civilian serves more than four decades with DoD
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG -humphreys — Dec.1
marked two milestones for one Humphreys
Garrison Korean employee when he
surpassed 40 years of service with the
Department of Defense in Korea and signed
on for another five.
Son, Son began his DoD career in 1968,
serving with the U.S. Air Force in his
hometown of Incheon. Following that job
he began working for the Army in Yongsan
then Daegu and finally, in 1978, he began
working at Humphreys. He has served here
ever since.
“I work as a human resource specialist
at Humphreys Garrison Civilian Personnel
Advisory Center but I have worked jobs in
intelligence, and recruitment and placement
of Korean employees also,” said Son.
Son, who is married with three daughters,
said there are many new buildings and now
families at Humphreys today compared to
when he started in 1978. And, he noted,
quality of life at Humphreys is getting better
all the time.
“Once people have been working here
awhile, they want to stay here,” he said. “I’ve
assisted many American employees and their
families transition from here and they all tell
me they wish they could stay here longer.
CPAC Director Tom Mulvihill said
Son is a great example of Koreans who are
(from left to right) 35th ADA Soldiers – Master Sgt. Shirley Scott, and Sgt. Ashely Baker –
receive administrative assistance from Humphreys Human Resource Specialist Son, Son at the
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Dec. 1. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
dedicated to supporting the U.S. Army
mission throughout the peninsula.
“He’s customer-focus oriented and
wants to do the right thing for them,” he
said. “He treats everyone with respect and
gets the job done as quickly as possible. It’s
great to have Mr. Son on our team as he
gets along with everyone really well and is a
great employee.”
There are many Koreans who have served
alongside American Soldiers and Civilians
as long as Son – coworker Kang, Pong
ye will reach 39 years of service with the
DoD in 2009 and has worked with Son at
Humphreys for the past five years.
“Mr. Son has been very fun to work
with and he’s very knowledgeable of all the
Korean employment processes and systems,”
said Kang. “His extensive background in
the Korean employee recruitment and
placement process makes our mission much
easier to accomplish. When employees like
Mr. Son work with a perfect record, the
opportunity for reappointments like his
work very good and we all benefit from
having a larger, excellent team.”
Son turned 60 in November but his
mission with the DoD is not over; he was
reappointed for a new five-year tour with
CPAC beginning Dec.1.
“The 30 years I’ve served at Humphreys
have been the best of all,” he said. “With my
reappointment, I hope I’ll be helpful for the
next five years.”
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News & Notes More college courses coming

Osan Vets Coming to Humphreys CAC
The Osan Veterinary Clinic will be at the USAG-
Humphreys Community Activity Center Dec.
15 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Appointments
are preferred but walk-ins are also welcomed.
Services provided include: vaccinations, heart
worm testing for dogs, microchip implants,
and pet registration. Heartworm, flea, and tick
preventatives will be available as well. Health
certificates for travel or PCS can be issued but
owners must have an appointment for this service.
USFK Regulation 40-5 requires all SOFA status
personnel to completely register their pets within
10 days of arrival on station or acquiring a pet.
For more information or to make an appointment,
call 784-6614 or 031-661-6614.
Spouses Orientation
The next Spouses Orientation Seminar is coming
Dec. 16, starting 8 a.m. at the Humphreys
Community Activity Center. Held monthly, the
seminar serves as an information forum specifically
for command and non-command sponsored
spouses. For more information, call 753-8401.
Change in Sick Call Hours
75th Medical Company Area Support, U.S. Army
Health Clinic - USAG-Humphreys announced a
change in sick call hours. Effective Dec. 8, sick call
hours will be 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday
and Fridays. There will be no sick call Thursdays.
In the event of an emergency, dial 119 if living off
post, 911 if living on post or call the After Hours
Clinic at 0505-753-8111.
Overseas Housing Allowance Survey
Your participation in this year OHA Utility Survey
is critical to your family receiving equitable
OHA utility allowance. All Servicemembers in
Korea who reside off post and receive OHA
may access the survey beginning Dec. 1.
The data gathered from the survey is used to
compute OHA Utility and Recurring Maintenance
Allowances for Service members worldwide.
The survey will be available through Jan. 16 at
www.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/survey/novoha.html.
Operation Santa Claus
Area III Post Offices will hold Operation Santa
Claus, a second mail call held only on Christmas
Education Center transforming, growing
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-humphreys — If you’re
a Soldier, Civilian, Family member or
retiree here and want to complete a degree,
begin a new one or earn your high school
equivalency the Humphreys Education
Center is the place to go.
And, sometime late next summer you’ll
be doing it in a spacious, brand-new $10
million facility located across the street from
Humphreys American School.
The new Education Center will feature
larger classrooms and computer labs with
Internet access. The center will also begin
offering new graduate-degree programs
from Troy University–whose main campus Korean contractors from Hanjin Heavy Industries and Krima Construction Corporation work on
is in Alabama–and University of Oklahoma the foundation of the new USAG-Humphreys Education Center Dec. 1. The $10 million dollar
beginning late next summer. facility is scheduled to open in August, 2009. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
“We’ll have more classroom space to 12-semester hour count of a 16-week Area III Public Health Nurse, 65th Medical
prepare for Soldiers and their families who semester,” said Quigley. Brigade. “With all the money available
will be moving down from Yongsan and Despite the flexibility of the course to help Soldiers pay for college, why not
those stationed here from the U.S.,” said Joe schedules Quigley said that recent course take it?”
Quigley, Education Services Specialist. “We attendance averaged about six percent of the Ambersley enlisted in the Army in 1993
expect our programs to grow and when the Soldiers stationed at Humphreys Garrison. as a medic and attended college courses
new facility opens, we’ll have quadrupled “We wish we had more Soldiers in the whenever she could. By the time she reached
the size of our current building.” classrooms, but we understand that we’re the rank of staff sergeant, she completed her
Until the new facility opens, there are still talking about volunteer education – but I degree in nursing and was ready for a new
slots available in current degree programs as believe it’s the opportunity for an education career challenge.
well as other opportunities at the Education that keeps an all volunteer force.” “I was always in the field and didn’t have
Center located in building S-300, next to Attending higher education programs the luxury of taking a lot of classes at a time
the post library. while on active duty gives Soldiers a jump- and sometimes not at all,” she said. “But I
The degree programs offered here by the start on a degree program after they have stayed the course, completed my degree and
University of Phoenix, Central Texas College completed their military service and can through the Army’s Enlisted to Commission
and University of Maryland are designed open professional advancement paths if they program, I was commissioned.”
to accommodate the ever-changing work chose to stay Army. Ambersley added she’ll be sitting down
schedules of Soldiers. “The new Ed Center will help Soldiers with her family soon to talk about the
“Here, courses are crunched into eight- get their degrees and I always tell Soldiers possibility of enrolling in one of the graduate
week terms and six semester hours is about how important it is to get a college degree programs offered at the Humphreys
considered full-time versus the traditional degree,” said Capt. Michelle Ambersley, Education Center.

Responsible pet ownership in Korea requires effort

Eve, on Dec. 24 tentatively at 4 p.m. Mail Clerks
and Postal Officers will be notified via cell phone
Dec. 24 when the actual time for Operation Santa
Claus has been determined. Units must ensure
that the main APO has all current contact names
and cell phone numbers of Unit Mail Clerks and
Postal Officers no later than Dec. 10. For additional
information contact 1st Lt. Pelly at 753-6056.
Combined Federal Campaign Extended
The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign–Overseas
has been extended to Dec. 15. For more
information, see a CFC representative or visit
www.cfcoverseas.org to make a donation.
New Humphreys Flickr Website
Want to get copies of photos of a community
event? It’s easy now that U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys has its own Flickr photo-sharing
webpage. To view or download your own
high-resolution images of community events
go to: www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys. USAG-
Humphreys Public Affairs Office will post
images weekly so check back often.
Call 754-8598 for more information.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and
photos in The Morning Calm Weekly
and on the USAG-Humphreys Command
Channel. Please send any information
and products to Ken Hall at the USAG-
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at
k e n n e t h . d a v i d . h a l l @ k o r e a . a r m y. m i l
or call 753-8847.
By Joni Ramsey
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — You’re in a
rush, late for work, headed out of housing
and as you cut across a tiny patch of grass
something squishes underneath your boot.
Yuck … Dog poo! Don’t you just hate when
that happens?
Having a dog on or off post requires
a lot of responsibility from the owner.
Complaints to the Humphrey’s Housing
Office and at town hall meetings suggest
that some residents are not cleaning up
after their pets. It’s easy to leave the house
without a bag, so many pet owners rely
on small containers that attach to a leash
and hold about 15 bags. These dispensers
can be found at most online pet retailers.
When your child walks your pet, please
be sure they understand the importance of
picking up the animal’s waste and disposing
of it properly.
Pet responsibility doesn’t stop there.
Pets are family and we want the best for
their health and safety as well as for the
community at large.
According to Capt. Karin Hamilton at the
Osan Air Base Veterinary Clinic, all SOFA
status personnel are required to register their
pet within ten days of arrival or purchase in
Korea, regardless of whether they live on or
off the installation. Registration does not
require an appointment. Your pet is also
required to have its rabies vaccine, distemper
combo vaccine and a microchip.
Distemper and parvo are two serious
and contagious diseases in dogs and are
extremely common in Korea. Vaccination
for these diseases can prevent infection,
but if your unvaccinated puppy gets one of
these viruses, the vet clinic can only treat
secondary infections while your pet’s body
fights the virus and its effects.
Heartworm infections are also present
throughout Korea. Veterinarians recommend
that your cat or dog take a monthly pill to
prevent heartworm and its effects: chronic
cough, extreme lethargy and, in severe cases,
death as worms choke the heart and major
blood vessels, reducing their blood and
oxygen supply. The monthly heartworm
pills may also prevent expensive treatments
in the future.
Flea and tick treatments are also
suggested, especially if you live near rural
areas. According to the on-post housing
pet policy, any spread of disease or insect
infestations will be promptly reported and
all costs associated with delousing and
disinfecting the quarters will be the resident’s
responsibility.
Buyers beware: In Korea, it’s common to
see puppies for sale on the side of the street
or in small pet stores displaying dogs with
no papers or history. Many of these puppies
are diseased or have internal defects and it is
important that SOFA residents understand
this before buying one.
When walking your pet off post, be aware
of local dogs. Some may be infected with
rabies or other above mentioned diseases.
Be smart; don’t touch the animal and take
precautions to isolate your pet from them.
Check with your vet to be sure your pet’s
vaccinations are up to date.
If you have orders to leave Korea, keep
in mind that duty locations, including
Japan, Hawaii, the UK and Australia have
extra pet health requirements that must be
started up to six months prior to the arrival
in country.
To reach the Osan Vet Clinic, please
call 031-661-6614. The Vet Clinic will be
at the Humphreys Community Activity
Center on December 15 for immunizations,
registration and microchipping. For more
information about USAG-Humphreys pet
policies, contact Mr. Yi at the Humphreys
Housing Office at 0505-753-7358.
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Humphreys Transformation Park lights up

By Sgt. Marcus Gable
2nd CAB Public Affairs

USAG-HUMPHREYS — In the spirit

of the holiday season, Humphreys Garrison
hosted its annual Community Tree Lighting
ceremony and Best Christmas Tree Contest
at Transformation Park here on Dec. 3.
Even though the temperature was low,
spirits were high as 25 fourth and fifth
grade students of the Humphreys American
School Honor Choir began the festivities
with their renditions of “One December
Day” and “Silver Bells.”
“I love the whole aspect of it,” said Angela
Shoff, director of the children’s choir and
fifth grade teacher at Humphreys American
School. “It’s great to be able to share this
experience with the children and help them
participate within the community during
the holiday season.”
USAG-Humphreys commander Col.
John E. Dumoulin, Jr. and Command Sgt.
Maj. Jason K. Kim officially welcomed
everyone to the ceremony, thanking all
those who made the events possible and the
Soldiers and Family Members in attendance,
as well as those who participated in the Cpl. Lee, Sang Duk, a public affairs specialist and KATUSA with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade and
Christmas tree decorating contests. Cpl. Ko, Shung Hun, a KATUSA and driver with the same company, look over a Christmas tree during the USAG-Humphreys Community Tree
“This is our chance to start the holiday Lighting ceremony, Dec. 3, at Transformation Park. During the ceremony, attendees were treated to Christmas songs from the Humphreys
season and give thanks for our blessings and American School Honor Choir, hot cider and hot chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Marcus Gable
for us to come together as a community,” As children investigated each of the immediately began asking what they would and rounding out the top three was 4th
said Dumoulin. unique Christmas trees lit up around them, be getting for Christmas – some even video- Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade.
After the choir sang “Joy to the World,” another gift of sorts was making his way to taping his responses. The ceremony concluded at the
children of all ages rushed to gather around the park. Santa and several other judges then Humphreys Community Activities Center
to help count down from five to one and Santa Claus himself arrived on the back helped determine the winners of the with Soldiers, Family Members and
throw the switch that lit the Transformation of a fire truck with sirens blaring to signal his Christmas tree decorating contest. community members enjoying food, fun
Park Christmas tree and Christmas Tree arrival. Tower 9, the fire truck Santa used for This year, the 3rd Military Intelligence and fellowship as they exchanged gifts and
Lane, a row of trees decorated by each unit his grand entrance quickly became swarmed Battalion won first place, the 602nd Aviation posed for pictures with Santa Claus and shot
within the battalion. with children. Many of Santa’s young fans Support Battalion took home second place family photos.

Suwon Soldiers raise hundreds of dollars for Wounded Warriors

By Bob Frace
Suwon MWR Recreation Manager

USAG -HUMPHREYS — Better

Opportunities for Single Soldiers program
members at Suwon Air Base joined hands
with the Osan Air Base Commissary in
November to support Wounded Warrior
Care Month.
Warrior Care Month was a month-long,
Department of Defense-wide effort designed
to educate the military and to increase
awareness of DOD’s Warrior Care programs
and resources, according to the website
www.army.mil/warriorcaremonth/.
Suwon BOSS Soldiers volunteered
their spare time as grocery baggers at the
Osan Commissary on the weekends during The Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) is the official U.S. Army program that assists and advocates for severely wounded, injured, and ill
November, raising $600 in tips. Soldiers and their Families. AW2 provides individualized support to this unique population of Soldiers who were injured or became ill during their
The inspiration for BOSS troops to service in the Global War on Terrorism. For more information, log on to www.aw2.army.mil/index.html. — U.S. Army photo
volunteer time working as grocery baggers and the community in Korea were very means is Soldiers helping Soldiers. The CFC for our community’s fund raising
began Nov. 1 when the Osan Commissary supportive and it was great to be able to give Wounded Warrior Care program is one of efforts,” he said. “One special recognition
went to Suwon for an on-site sale. something back to Wounded Warriors and the best ones out there and the deadline for from CFC came in the form of a cash award
The occasion gave Suwon BOSS Treasurer their Families. making contributions to the CFC has been of $2500, which in turn was put back into
Pfc. Wesley Ziegler of Headquarters, The Suwon BOSS Soldiers presented extended to Dec. 15.” our community. We’re on target for another
Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion 2nd the money they raised in support of Johnson said the extension gives award and I believe we have a good chance
Air Defense Artillery the idea to donate the Wounded Warrior Care program to more opportunities for all the units and of winning it again this year.”
his time as a bagger to raise money for the Humphreys Garrison Combined Federal organizations who want to donate to the For more information about the
Wounded Warrior Care program. Other Campaign representative Clarence Johnson Combined Federal Campaign to help Wounded Warrior Care program, log on to
Suwon BOSS members joined Ziegler and this week. further its success and that recent campaign www.warriorcare.mil.
together with commissary shoppers donated “The BOSS Soldiers in Suwon raised efforts have been fruitful. For more information about the
to the Warrior Care program. money and now they want to give it back, “Here at Humphreys we’ve recently won Combined Federal Campaign, log on to
Ziegler said he felt the Osan Commissary said Johnson. “It’s a great thing as all it really back-to-back special merit awards from www.opm.gov/cfc.
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Army Family Team Building Program:

Learning, growing and leading the Army
By Kwon, Min-seok
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

USAG-DAEGU – The purpose of the

Army Family Team Building program is to
educate and train everyone in the United
States Army – active-duty, reserve and
retired Soldiers, Department of the Army
Civilians and their family members - to
have the knowledge, skills and behaviors
which will help them support the total Army
effort and be self-sufficient leaders within
their communities. By going through the
program, Army families can be equipped
with the skills they need to successfully live
the military lifestyle.
USAG-Daegu’s Army Community
Service celebrated the program’s 14th
birthday at Camp Walker’s Post Exchange
Dec. 3 and also used the opportunity to
educate the Daegu community on the
benefits of the AFTB program. Shoppers
busily making holiday purchases were able to
talk to ACS staff members from 11:30 a.m.
until 1:30 p.m. and learn firsthand what
AFTB can do for them as key members of
the Army Family Team.
The AFTB program consists of three levels
(Learn, Grow and Lead). The catchphrase
AFTB Program Manager Martie Blanton (left) presents a free meal gift card sponsored by AAFES and FMWR to raffle winner Pfc. Lizeth
for AFTB’s Level One classes is ‘Learn
Perez, 563rd MedLog Co., 168th Medical Battalion, during AFTB’s 14th birthday celebration. — U.S. Army photo by Kwon, Min-seok
Army’, and focuses on basic information
and skills needed to live military life, such Blanton said she currently has four meal gift cards to community members and USAG-Daegu’s ACS now offers Level
as terms and acronyms used in the Army AFTB-trained volunteer instructors, but distributed AFTB brochures and bookmarks One classes for the Daegu community.
and how to tell military time. Level Two that she would love to have more. The to promote the program. “I was about to leave Newcomers to the community can help build
classes help Army families ‘Grow personal volunteers teach and train others in the local the store right before (the event), but I am a successful Army team and get involved by
skills’ such as communications, time and community on a rotating basis, allowing happy now to receive a prize (an AAFES free sharing new experiences with other Army
stress management, how to cope with community members to get directly involved meal gift card) that I did not expect to get at Family Team members at AFTB classes,
a crisis and creative problem-solving. A in the design, development, implementation all,” said Pfc. Lizeth Perez, 563rd MedLog which are held at Camp Henry’s ACS, Bldg.
skillful individual who is good at dealing and evaluation of their own program. This Co., 168th Medical Battalion. “It’s nice to 1103, every Wednesday from 10 a.m. –
with their personal problems can mentor volunteer-led process continuously grows get to know about the program…and I want noon and at Camp Carroll’s Apple Blossom
and inspire others. Accordingly, Level Three the local community through volunteers’ to be a part of it.” Cottage, Bldg. 998, Thursdays from 1 – 3
classes teach people to ‘Lead others’. There constant efforts to create a more trustful “I recommend [that] all of you come in p.m. Those interested, but having little time
are always issues within a group, so it is environment to work and live in along with and take the classes,” Blanton said to shoppers to attend classes regularly can attend online
necessary to learn techniques in leadership their neighbors. as she served birthday cake to them. “A part at http://www.myarmylifetoo.com.
to resolve group conflict. “One of my goals with this program of the experience [in the AFTB classes] is “I am going to tailor (AFTB classes)
USAG-Daegu Commander, Col. is to find some Korean-speaking volunteer getting to share your new experiences with to fit the needs of the Daegu community,
Michael P. Saulnier, Army Community instructors so that they are able to teach the other people in the community. In that way, reaching people who need them. We need
Service Officer Judith Stewart and Army classes to Korean spouses who would like you can help connect yourself to the Army your active participation in the program
Family Team Building/Army Family Action to take them,” said Blanton. For this future community and help the whole group to now,” Blanton emphasized.
Plan Program Manager Martie Blanton goal, she has English AFTB training materials grow as well.” She emphasized the AFTB If you have questions about or interest in
attended the celebration and cut AFTB’s translated and printed into Korean. program under its slogan: “Connecting the AFTB program, contact Blanton at 768-
14th birthday cake together. During the event, ACS raffled free AAFES families to the Army, one class at a time!” 7232 and sign up for an AFTB class today!

Notice of Gate Access Control Measures

Effective Dec. 15, Camp Carroll’s Gate #2 will observe the following access control
measures from Monday - Friday:
7 a.m. - 9 a.m. : Only inbound traffic with the exception of the Daegu - Carroll shuttle bus.
7 a.m. - 8 a.m. : Authorized pass holders and valid ID holders only. No signing in escorted personnel.
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. : All contractors needing to be signed/escorted onto the installation.
9 a.m. - : Open to all inbound/outbound operations.
Special movement requirements by vehicles for access control or egress movement at Gate #2 must be coordinated through the Camp Walker MP Desk, 764-4141,
24 hours in advance of movement.

It is also recommended that personnel requiring access to these gates adjust their schedule and/or plan sufficient time to account for delays. Thank you for your
consideration and understanding.

If you have any questions about the security process, contact Robert F. Nelson Directorate of Emergency Services at 764-4106 or 010-9261-2006, or email:
Robert.f.nelson@korea.army.mil or Sgt. 1st Class MCQuerry at 764-4409 or 011-9859-1280, or email: stephen.mcquerry@korea.army.mil.
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t News & Notes
NANTA
NANTA is a non-verbal performance
of reckless rhythms that dramatize
customary Korean percussion in a
strikingly comedic stage show. Enjoy
NANTA at Daegu Citizens Hall, 6 p.m.,
Dec. 28. Transportation and tickets
will be provided. The bus will depart
from Camp Walker’s Commissary
parking lot at 5 p.m. To get tickets or
for more information, call 768-6907.
Area IV Tax Centers
Volunteers Needed
Build your resume and help out the
Area IV community by volunteering
to work at the Area IV Tax Centers.
Previous tax experience a bonus,
but not required. Free training will
be provided by the Internal Revenue
Service. Centers will be located at
Camps Henry and Carroll, and will be
open for business from Jan. 26 - June
12. For more information contact Tax
Center OIC, Capt. Anthony Schiavetti
at 768-7693.
New Year’s Run
Start the year off right with a New Year’s
5k Fun Run/2 Mile Walk. The event will
be held at Camp Walker’s Kelly Fitness
Center at 9 a.m., Jan. 1. Registration
will be held from 8 - 8:45 a.m. First,
second and third place finishers in
each category will receive an award.
There are also special awards for the
youngest and oldest finishers. For
more information call Kelly Fitness
Center at 764-4800.
Protestant Women of the Chapel
You’re invited to join the Protestant
Women of the Chapel on Wednesday,
Jan. 7 for the program, “God is in
the Details.” PWOC meets in Camp
Walker’s Chapel Fellowship Hall
on Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:30
a.m. We will begin a new semester
of Bible studies, Dec. 14. Child care
is provided. Contact Gail Lee at
pandglee@familee6.net.
Camp Carroll Worship Service
Every Tuesday there will be an 11:40
a.m. worship service at the Camp
Carroll Chapel and everyone is
invited. Lunch will be provided after
the service. For more information,
contact the Camp Carroll Chapel staff
at 765-8343.
Annual Post
Children’s Christmas Party
Daegu’s VFW Post 10033 will hold
its Annual Post Children’s Christmas
Party Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A Christmas movie, food and fun,
clowns and a magic show as well as
a special appearance by you-know-
who are planned. RSVP by Dec. 17, or
contact Ralph Connor at 765-8856 for
more information.
Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to
download high-resolution versions
of the photos featured in the USAG-
Daegu section of the Morning Calm.
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Winter i$ peak heating $eason
Use these helpful tips to save energy, money
By Kim, Keun-kyo
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
Winter is upon us and USAG-Daegu
requests the assistance of our Soldiers and
community members in helping the garrison
meet its energy goals in the face of rising
energy costs. So, more specifically, how can
we save our natural and fiscal resources?
Read on for the answers.
“Energy conservation is a year-round
effort,” said USAG-Daegu’s Directorate
of Public Works, Environmental Division
Chief Robert Chartier. “Most of our energy
is consumed in the peak summer season when
air conditioning use is high and in the winter
season when it’s very cold outside and we turn
up our thermostats to stay warm. We just
want to make residents in our community
aware of some energy conservation tips to
help us conserve energy.”
According to Chartier, conserving energy
saves both our natural and fiscal resources.
“Although we consume our energy in the
form of electricity, that energy has been
produced somewhere, whether it’s by
hydroelectric means, or whether it’s through
coal or oil-fired plants. It also takes energy
to produce the gasoline fuels that we use
in our vehicles, so again, it’s all about
conservation and sustainability. By reducing
our consumption, we reduce the amount
of natural resources that we burn, thus the
amount of money we spend.”
“The amount of money saved is money
that can be better spent elsewhere in our
community such as for Family, Morale,
Welfare and Recreation programs or for
building upgrades - whatever is on the
Garrison Commander’s priority list. We,
on average, spend about a million dollars a
month on energy consumption in USAG-
Daegu. That doesn’t account for vehicle fuel
consumption, either. How many vehicles do
2009 New Year fitness resolutions?
Your local FMWR Sports and Fitness facilities can help you jump in and keep pace with
your fitness resolutions for a healthy 2009. — Photo courtesy of USAG-Daegu FMWR
By Modesto C. Algarin
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Director
Many of us will once again make some
type of New Year’s resolution. Sadly, statistics
suggest that about one third of those
resolutions will be dropped within the first
few weeks of the New Year. Less than a
quarter of our New Year’s resolutions will be
realized before mid-year.
On the other hand, some people say that
you see, whether personal or government-
owned, that are kept running without an
occupant in sight? The 10 to 15 minutes it
takes to run an errand in the post office or
shoppette is not enough time for the engine
to cool.”
The following tips will help you save
energy and money even as you stay warm:
•Turn off lights and close air vents in
unoccupied rooms.
•Set your thermostat between 65-70
degrees when home; 58 degrees at night and
when you’re away from home.
•Use ceiling fans as much as possible to
help circulate the warm air. Operating fans
in the clockwise direction creates an updraft
that forces warm air back down. (Turn off
fans when the room is not in use.)
•Check windows and doors for drafts.
Apply weather stripping to drafty areas.
•Open drapes to allow sun into the room.
Close drapes on opposite sides of the house
to help insulate windows.
making a New Year’s resolution does increase
the chance of actually achieving that goal,
so why not give it a try?
More exercise, weight loss and smoking
cessation are popular resolutions for many
around the world. Since these factors are
all significant in preventing chronic illness
and disease, focusing in these areas is a
great start.
Beyond simply setting goals, there are
many ways you can keep your goals alive
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•Close the fireplace flue damper when
not in use.
•Ensure heater filters are changed
monthly.
•Disconnect personal computers,
microwaves, automatic coffee pots and
chargers when not in use. (most use energy
even in the off position.)
•Plug home electronics into power strips;
turn the power strip off when not in use.
•Avoid running your appliances during
peak hours (4 – 6 p.m.).
•Use full dryer loads, clean lint traps
often and check the duct for cold air leaks.
•Operate the dishwasher only when fully
loaded and turn off the dry cycle.
•Let food cool before placing it in the
refrigerator.
For more information, go to the Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy Center web
site, www.eere.energy.gov, or contact USAG-
Daegu DPW, Robert Chartier at 768-8730
or robert.chartier@korea.army.mil.
throughout the entire year and improve your
overall well-being.
Many of us don’t know where to start
when improving our mental and physical
health. Wondering if you are overweight,
stressed or at risk for heat disease or diabetes?
Learning about your current status is the
first step to staying healthy in the future.
Here are a few things you should find out
for a good start.
Do some research to help decide where
to focus your efforts. Setting too many
goals for your New Year’s resolutions can
be overwhelming, and a recipe for failure.
You can start online where there are good
resources and take one of many available
assessment tests. Figure out your Body Mass
Index; assess yourself for the flu or depression
and view health screening guidelines for
what tests should be conducted for someone
in your age group.
Taking action is the inevitable next (and
most important) step. Start by scheduling an
appointment to talk with your doctor about
any physical or mental health concerns you
may have. Your doctor should be able to
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Camp Carroll community enjoys
Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
Christmas is all around! It’s here again! Camp
Carroll Chapel welcomed the entire USAG-
Daegu community to celebrate its Christmas Tree
Lighting ceremony, Dec. 3.
Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley opened the event
with his warm welcoming comments, and 19th
ESC MSCK Commander Col. Steven W. Pate
joined children from Shilloam Orphanage and
Jung-Ang Elementary School to light the tree.
Additionally, Camp Carroll KATUSAs and 4-5
ADA BN Soldiers sang Christmas carols to warm
up the festive atmosphere.
The evening’s event epitomized the true holiday
spirit with the gathering of the community.
(Left) A large Christmas tree sparkles in front of
Camp Carroll’s Community Activities Center.
(Bottom) Soldiers join community members in
singing ‘O Holy Night’ during the ceremony.
— Story and photos by Pfc. Lee, Dodam
Safety Corner
USAG-Daegu Marching Units & PT Formation Safety
•The total fitness of our fighting force is
essential but exposing troops to preventable
risks of injury is unacceptable.
•Individual and formation runs are
not authorized anywhere inside the fence
surrounding H-805.
•In support of marching units and
physical training programs within
United States Army Garrison Daegu, the
following shall apply to all formations:
−All personnel will wear safety vests
regardless of formation size. Reflective
belts may not be used in lieu of reflective
vests. Road guards will use flashlights
during times of limited visibility.
−Formations will utilize the right side
of roadways running in the direction of
traffic and will not be more than three
abreast nor take more than one lane, to
include the formation commander.
−Unit or formation runs will not be
conducted on public roadways outside
USAG-Daegu installations.
−Vehicles approaching an oncoming
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formation will stop until directed to
continue by the road guards or formation
commander. Passing speed is a maximum
of 10 MPH.
−Vehicles approaching battalion-sized
formations from the rear will not pass the
formations but may continue to follow.
It is incumbent upon the commander
of the last unit in battalion formations
to ensure this action. Vehicles may pass
company size or smaller formations only
at the direction of the road guards or
formation commander.
−Small unit formations that close on a
battalion formation may continue to run
behind the battalion but will not pass.
−Small unit formations may pass similar
size units only after directed to do so by
the road guards or formation commander
of the formation to be passed.
−Designate individuals, other than the
road guards, for straggler control to check
on personnel that drop out for potential
injuries and to ensure accountability.
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This week’s USAG-Daegu job profile: Human Resource Specialist

Pfc. Christina Abreu-Ruiz
Human Resource Specialist
How do you help USAG-Daegu to
accomplish its mission?
My role is to render customer service to
our Soldiers, civilians, retirees and their
families once they arrive at USAG-Daegu
by providing them with the date and time of
the newcomer’s Briefing. As a Directorate of
Human Resources specialist, I help Soldiers
to update information on their Enlisted
Record Briefs. I track inbound Soldiers and
notify the sponsors, process awards and NCO
Evaluation reports, promotions and complete
various reports required by IMCOM and 8th
Army. I am a Better Opportunities for Single
Soldiers representative. Through my job, I
am able to reach single and unaccompanied
Soldiers and provide them with a list of
numerous events they can enjoy and interact
with the Korean community as well as with
other Soldiers. It is a very important job
in that it could affect the mission and the
personal life of our Soldiers.
What qualities does your job require?
Being customer-oriented is actually the
primary skill in my job, so communication
through being very understanding with the
customers is important.
What do you like most about your job?
First, let me say that I am part of a great
organization and the support that it
provides me is what I like. I love meeting
new people and helping them on a daily
basis. It really makes me happy. The fact
that I am bilingual(English and Spanish)
opens many doors to other people and
helps them to feel comfortable with me.

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE

APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

KOEZ08783038R-1 Marine Cargo Specialist GS-9 837th Trans Bn, Busan Feb. 21
KOEZ08149199 General Engineer GS-12 DPW, Cp. Henry Jan. 4
KOEZ08169508 General Engineer GS-12 DPW, Cp. Carroll Jan. 4
KOEZ08156453 Supv Human Resources Specialist YA-2 CPOC, Cp. Henry Dec. 14
KOEZ08159209 Adminstrative Support Assistance YB-2 CHRA, Cp. Henry Dec. 14
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951

2009 FITNESS
help you assess your health and recommend
an appropriate plan of action based on
your age and health status. Try to focus on
the one or two changes that will have the
greatest benefit. Ask your doctor to help
you prioritize. Start with the changes that
will benefit you in several ways, rather than
focusing on many smaller issues separately.
To increase intensity, do not look for ways
to do more exercise, look for ways to do the
same or even less efficiently. Try to increase
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the intensity and shorten your workout time
by using the following examples:
• 5 to 10 minutes of calisthenics (warm
up to prevent injuries) before you engage
in any physical activity.
• 5 to 8 minutes of good basic stretching
all major muscle groups.
• 15 to 20 minutes of Cardiovascular
Endurance training, go for a 1 to 2 mile
walk/run if beginner.
• 15 to 20 minutes of resistance training
weights, rubber bands, also using your body
weight, even soup cans will do the work.
• Finally, allow your body to cool down.
Stretch one more time for five to eight
minutes.
Once you have your New Year’s
resolutions planned, there are other
resources available at your local FMWR
Sports and Fitness facilities. Check with
your local Sports Director to see the array
of alternatives readily available to help you
maintain your health-related resolutions.
Check out the exercise videos at your
FMWR Library, healthy recipes, articles,
tools and blogs on the web for easy-to-
understand information from trusted
professionals. With dedication, the right
strategy and some great resources, you’ll be
well on your way to achieving your goals.
Most importantly, be safe and once again
make sure you check with your health care
provider prior to engaging in any form of
physical activity - it is the right way to start
on a resolution that will take you through
your lifetime!

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