February 27, 2009 • Volume 7, Issue 19

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Inside

BOSS members Humphreys hosts Army couple

hit the slopes for first 4-H Photo takes oath at
annual Winter Games Club meeting Korea’s DMZ

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Clinton visits Yongsan

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton signs the Distinguished Visitor Book on the same table General Mark Clark used to sign the Korean War Armistice during her visit to Combined Forces
Command Headquarters on USAG-Yongsan Feb. 20. The Secretary is flanked by General Walter Sharp, Commander, United Nations Command/CFC/U.S. Forces Korea (right) and General
Lee Sung-chool, CFC Deputy Commander (left). To view or download this or other photos from the event, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Edward N. Johnson

By Dave Palmer
USFK Public Affaris
In her first official trip overseas as
Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham
Clinton visited Combined Forces
Command’s own White House.
Secretary Clinton was welcomed
by General Walter Sharp, Commander,
United Nations Command/CFC/U.S.
Forces Korea and General Lee Sung-chool
his CFC Deputy Commander. They marked
the occasion by posing for a photo with ROK
and US Servicemembers and the Secretary
signed the Distinguished Visitor Book on the
same table General Mark Clark used to sign the
Korean War Armistice agreement, bringing an
end to open hostilities nearly 56 years ago.
After their meeting General Sharp said,
“Our presence in the Republic of Korea is
a long-term investment with clear goals:
the preservation of peace and the peaceful
reunification of the Korean Peninsula.
Secretary Clinton’s visit highlights our
commitment to the ROK – US Alliance
and Asia.”
“The U.S.-Korean alliance is one of the
most enduring alliances in the world,” he
said. “It remains a cornerstone of peace,
security and stability in the key region of
Northeast Asia.”
In Seoul, Secretary Clinton stressed the
growing global cooperative partnership with
the Republic of Korea and emphasized the
nations’ joint efforts to maintain security
and to achieve the denuclearization of the
Korean Peninsula.
On this trip, the Secretary has also
visited Japan, Indonesia and China.
In all capitals visited, the focus is
on developing a common approach to
the challenges facing the international
community; financial markets,
humanitarian issues, and climate change.
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The Food and Drug Administration is conducting a very
active investigation into the source of the salmonella typhimurium
outbreak that is believed to have killed six people and sickened at
least 485 others across the U.S. since late September 2008. At this
time, the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
and state partners have traced sources of salmonella typhimurium
contamination to a plant owned by Peanut Corporation of America
located in Blakely, Georgia. PCA manufactures peanut butter and
peanut paste that are distributed to food manufacturers to be used
as an ingredient in many commercially produced products. Several
of the nation's largest retailers and manufacturers are voluntarily
recalling products that may contain the contaminated peanut butter
or peanut paste. This is a precautionary measure to help ensure the
safety of food products sold to consumers. None of the recalled
PCA peanut butter was sold directly in retail stores.
Commissaries, MWR and AAFES facilities throughout the
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be carrying the recalled products. All listed products were removed
from the shelves and secured in medical hold to assure no further
issue/sale/use of these items. Consumers should check for these
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IMCOM begins new suicide prevention program

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By Ray Johnson
IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs
“We can significantly reduce the number
of suicidal ideations by identifying warning
signs, confronting the individual with the clues
you’ve observed, calmly and compassionately
listening to them, and referring them to a
chaplain or mental health professional” said
Chaplain (Col. ) Doug Kinder who serves
as the Installation Management Command
Chaplain for Europe. “Suicide is a permanent
solution to a temporary problem. Friends,
colleagues, and family can save a life by
knowing how to identify, manage, counsel
and refer someone at risk.”
The second phase of the program runs
from March 15 to July 15, with units
holding a chain-teach session - which also
highlights risk factors and warning signs
- for Soldiers, DA civilians and Family
members. Sessions will be held at all
IMCOM-Europe organizational levels.
During this portion of the program,
commanders will use the “Shoulder to
Shoulder, No Soldier Stands Alone”
facilitator guide and video.
The sustained third phase - which runs
concurrently with the first two phases and
will continue indefinitely - establishes annual
training requirements, and institutionalizes
IMCOM suicide prevention training.
“It is imperative that all IMCOM
Soldiers, DA Civilians and Family members
understand the individual suicide risk
factors and warning signs, and take action
to intervene on behalf of fellow Soldiers
and others,” said Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson,
IMCOM commander, in a message detailing
the program, in which he stressed that
IMCOM “is committed to protecting the
entire force.”
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the mili-
tary police blotters. These entries may be incomplete
and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Underage Drinking; Failure to Obey Or-

der or Regulation (2ID Policy Letter #8); Subject #1
and Subject #2 were observed by MP in an off-limits
area. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were apprehended
by MP and transported to the USAG-Casey PMO
where MP detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage
emitting from their person. A check of Subject #1’s
and Subject #2’s ID cards revealed that they were
under the legal age to consume alcohol. Subject #1
and Subject #2 were administered PBTs, with results
of 0.129% BAC for Subject #1 and 0.078% BAC for
Subject #2. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were pro-
cessed and released to their unit and were instructed
to report to the USAG-Casey PMO at a later time.
At 1330 hrs, 18 FEB 09, Subject #1 and Subject #2
reported to the USAG-Casey PMO where they were
advised of their legal rights, which they waived, ren-
dering written sworn statements admitting to the of-
fenses. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were processed
and released to their unit. This is a final report.

AREA I: Failure to Perform PMCS; Investigation

revealed that when Subject #1 turned his GOV into
the TMP for routine dispatch, TMP personnel noticed
damage to the vehicle. Damages to the GOV con-
sisted of dents and scratches to the left rear quarter
panel. Further investigation revealed on 06 FEB 09,
Subject #1 dispatched the vehicle for his battalion.
Over the next week, numerous unknown persons
operated the vehicle and failed to properly fill out the
dispatch. Prior to returning the vehicle to the TMP,
Subject #1 failed to notice the damage on the vehicle.
MP titled Subject #1 with failure to perform PMCS
and a DD FM 1408 was issued. KNP was not noti-
fied due to jurisdiction. ECOD is unknown. This is
a final report.
AREA II: Communicating a Threat; Subject #1
communicated a threat to Victim #1 via e-mail. The
e-mail consisted of derogatory comments that of-
fended Victim #1. Subject #1 was apprehended and
charged by KNP under RCC ART #307 (Defama-
tion of Character). Subject #1 was processed and
released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject
#1 was issued an Appendix L and released to her
sponsor. At 1130 hrs, 18 FEB 09, Subject #1 reported
to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where she was advised
of her legal rights, which she waived rendering a writ-
ten sworn statement denying the offense. Subject #1
was processed and released to her sponsor. This is
a final report.
AREA II: Wrongful Destruction of Government
Property; Person(s) unknown, by means unknown,
damaged a GOV, which was secured and unat-
tended. Damages to the GOV consisted of dents to
the left door. A search of the area for subject(s) met
with negative results. ECOD is unknown. This is a
final report.
AREA III: Larceny of Government; Person(s) un-
known, by means unknown, removed an XBOX 360
which was unsecured and unattended. The unknown
individual then fled the scene. A search of the area
for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative
results. There were no signs of forced entry. Witness
#1 rendered a written statement attesting to the inci-
dent. ECOL is $300. This is a final report.
AREA IV: Traffic Accident without Injuries ; Dam-
age to Government Property; Damage to Private
Property; Failure to Report a Traffic Accident; Sub-
ject #1, operating a GOV, struck Victim #1’s POV at
an unnamed road in Waegwan. Damages to Subject
#1’s vehicle consisted of dents to the front right pas-
senger’s side door. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle
consisted of dents to the rear left bumper. KNP re-
sponded, but did not file a report. Further investiga-
tion revealed Subject #1 failed to report the accident
to proper authorities. Subject #1 rendered a written
sworn statement admitting to the offenses. All par-
ties reported utilization of their seatbelts. ECOD is
unknown. This is a final report.
Chris Lycan, a Yongsan Army Family Member, explores the exhibits at the Seoul National Science Museum. The museum offers plenty of visual
and hands-on exhibits for youngsters such as forming and painting wax hand sculptures and seeing a live demonstration of how a rubber ball is
made. To see more photos of the museum, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army Photo by Edward Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Science Museum (Seoul)
The Seoul National Science Museum offers
three main exhibit areas devoted to: life
sciences, industrial technologies, and special
exhibits. The main exhibit area easily explains
the laws, rules, and practical applications of
science. The industrial technologies exhibit
displays information on Korea’s chief industrial
technologies and their course of production.
Visitors can view diagrams of reduction
models for energy, vehicles, petroleum,
and much more. The special exhibit area is
changed on a yearly basis. The museum is
open from 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m. and is closed
Mondays and major holidays. Visit www.
tour2korea.com or www.ssm.go.kr(Korean,
English) for information.
Oriental Medical Science Museum
The Oriental Medicine Museum in Seoul is
located across from Gyeongdong Market,
famous for selling oriental medicinal related
products. The museum is located on the
second ground level of the Donguibogam
Tower. The exhibition hall displays 500 types
of oriental medical herbs and 400 pieces of
oriental medicine related relics. Furthermore,
Bojaewon, the medical center during the
Joseon Dynasty, has been reproduced
showing famous historical oriental medical
doctors such as Heo Jun and Lee Jae Ma
treating patients. Also, visitors can read about
historical figures like Heo Jun and Lee Jae
Ma, and see ancient oriental medical books
from different periods in history. Visitors can
learn about some basic oriental medicine such
as the body’s vital energy flow, acupuncture
points, features of the four different physical
types, rare oriental herbs, poisonous oriental
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
herbs, and various oriental medicinal foods and
drinks which may be consumed regularly in the
home. Visit www.tour2korea.com for information.
Ceramic Village
Icheon Ceramics Village in Gyeonggi-do, Icheon-
si, Saeum-dong (about an hour outside Seoul)
produces traditional, high-quality Korean ceramics.
The village became the center of traditional pottery
during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) for about
500 years due to the easily obtainable materials
in the areas. Icheon Ceramics Village was also
the center of Joseon Baekja ceramics. Presently,
about 80 pottery factories are congregated at the
village, and about 300 pottery kilns are in use.
Visitors can observe the pottery production process,
and purchase them directly. It is worthwhile to
see the crafts of these potters known as Living
Cultural Treasures of Korea for creating the highest
quality handicrafts. Not only are the traditional
Cheongja,Baekja, and Buncheong pottery produced
here, but you can also view modern design pottery.
The Haegang Ceramics Art Center is the only
ceramics Art Center in Korea, where you can learn
about ceramics. Visit www.tour2korea.com or http://
ceramic.invil.org for information.
Hot Springs
Bugok Hot Springs, located at the foot of Mt.
Deokamsan, Gyeongsangnam-do is one of the
best hot springs in South Korea ‘Bugok’ was named
according to the iron pot shape of the land. The
temperature of the water is 78°c, and contains
sulfur and more than 20 kinds of inorganic matters
such as silicon, chlorine, calcium and iron. As a
multi-complex resort, Bugok Hot Spring Tourist
Special Complex covers various facilities other than
the large spa, such as the grand performance hall,
outdoor and indoor swimming pools, zoo, botanical
garden, five tourist hotels, 23 accommodation
and 21 shopping centers. It is a suitable place
for short family trips where you can relax your
tired body at the hot spring, and rest at the
accommodation and recreation facilities in the
complex. Visit www.seorakwaterpia.com or
www.tour2korea.com for more information.
Drawing Show (thru March 31)
The Drawing Show is a nonverbal musical
show in which performers complete amazing
paintings on stage. This unique show combines
art, theatre, and music to create a high-energy
performance that will delight audiences of
all ages. Over a period of 90 minutes, the
performers create 10 works of arts. Some of
the paintings are done on just regular pieces
of paper, while others use the entire stage as a
canvas. The performers are extremely innovative
with their use of materials, using everything from
banana skins, to luminous paint and the latest
technology. The hugely talented performers
keep the audience entertained with clowning
as well as drawing large, complex paintings in
just a matter of minutes. Sometimes you really
won’t believe your eyes. Performances run every
week from Tuesday to Sunday (no performances
on Mondays) at 8:00pm from Tuesday to Friday,
at 4:00pm and 7:00pm on Saturdays, and at
3:00pm and 6:00pm on Sundays and holidays.
This performance is playing now at the Drawing
Show Theater in the Daehangno. Visit www.
tour2korea.com for details.
Kimchi Museum (COEX)
Kimchi Museum displays historical relics related
to kimchi, types of kimchi, and information on the
kimchi processes.. www.Kimchimuseum.or.kr
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This Week’s Profile in Service:

2009: Year of the NCO

Name: John Hodges

Rank: Staff Sergeant
Organization: Headquarters PLT, Alpha
Battery, 3rd BN, 2nd Air Defense Artillery
Brief Job Description: Staff Sgt. Hodges is
currently the Headquarters Platoon Sergeant.
He is responsible for the training, welfare,
and mentorship of 6 NCO’s and 17 Soldiers.
He is also responsible for ensuring that all
maintenance and services are conducted
on the PATRIOT Radar Station, Antenna
Mast Group, Engagement Control Station,
Electronic Power Plant, Battery Command
Post, and eight Patriot Missile Launchers.
Staff Sgt. John Hodges
He also trains the Battery RSOP team and
ensures the Tactical Field Site is prepared to receive the equipment.
Time in Service: 15 years
Recent Accomplishments: 35th BDE 1SG Robert J. Dowdy Board Winner; Inducted
into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara; 4 of his Soldiers recently reenlisted; BDE
NCO of the QTR representative.
Why is it Important for the Army to Recognize its NCOs? Noncommissioned Officers
are the backbone of the Army. We are where the rubber meets the road. Leading from
the front is what we do daily. As a NCO, you are that professional image of authority that
Soldiers look up to. Soldiers are like sponges; eager to absorb the knowledge we NCO’s
possess. In essence, we are consistently training our replacements, in order to keep our
Army the best Army on the planet. This, in my opinion, is why it is important the Army
recognize its NCO’s.

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Capt. Tige Braun, 1-43 AMD administers the Army re-enlistment oath to Pvt. Keith Bell (right rear) and Pfc. Jasmine Bell (right front) on the Bridge of No Return, which crosses the DMZ at Camp
Bonifas. They are the only Army couple to take the Army re-enlistment oath on the bridge. Additional photos from this event are available online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army
photo by Jim Cunningham
Army couple re-enlists on Demilitarized Zone
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
PAN MUN JOM, South Korea — In
an act that could be construed as an act of
staunch resolve, Pvt. Keith Bell and Pfc.
Jasmine Bell took the Army re-enlistment
oath Feb. 24 on the ‘Bridge of No Return’
located in the Demilitarized Zone.
They took an oath swearing to support
and defend the Constitution of the United
States against all enemies foreign and
domestic on one of the most contested
pieces of land on earth, while North Korean
soldiers looked on. Although they are not
the first to do so in recent history, they are
AREA I
the first Army couple.
“Re-enlisting here is actually different
from just taking the oath in our office,”
Pfc. Jasmine Bell said. “When we learned
we could re-enlist at the DMZ we decided
to do so because it was unusual. It is a once
in a lifetime thing to do.”
Not only are the couple newly re-enlisting
in the Army, they are also newlyweds.
“We have been married for 10 months
now,” Keith Bell said. “We plan to re-enlist
next year on the DMZ again.”
Re-enlistments on the DMZ have been
done in the past, but not promoted well
enough to get the attention of most Soldiers
serving in South Korea, said Command Sgt.
Maj. John Justice, Command Sgt. Maj. of
the Joint Security Area.
“I sent out an e-mail with photos of the
first re-enlistment on the bridge I did toward
the end of last July,” Justice said, “mostly to
every Sgt. Major on the peninsula, and my
Sgt. Major class. It continued from there.”
Since the re-enlistments on the bridge
started, more than 60 Soldiers have re-
enlisted. Weather conditions do not make
much difference to the Soldiers when they
go to re-enlist.
“We did a lot of re-enlistments when it
was very cold,” Justice said. “We did one two
Fridays ago and it was below zero and the
wind was blowing. That was rough.”
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For Soldiers in theater, re-enlisting on the
Bridge of No Return is a very unique thing
to do, Justice said. One thing is for sure, it is
a hotly contested area for a Soldier to show
his resolve and dedication to his country.
“You can’t re-enlist like this anywhere
else,” Justice said.
“Nowhere else can you re-enlist on the
Bridge of No Return. This is good publicity
for the boys at Pan Mun Jom. We are trying
to let everyone know there are still U.S.
Soldiers on the DMZ. This not only shows
the Army working as a team within itself, it
also shows the Army works as a team with
other freedom loving countries within the
United Nations.
IMCOM Staff
Chaplain visits
Red Cloud
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson (right), USAG-
RC commander, greets Col. David Smartt
(left), IMCOM Headquarters staff chaplain,
with his USAG commander’s coin in ap-
preciation of his visit from the Pentagon
to USAG-RC and USAG-Casey. Smartt
made his visit to talk to garrison chaplains
about their vast number of responsibili-
ties. “Hopefully he goes back with helpful
information to assist us and our mission
here,” said Maj. Wayne Garcia, USAG-RC
Chaplain. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ja-
mal Walker
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News & Notes

New! Mitchell’s Sunday Brunch
Mitchell’s will offer Sunday Brunch from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. No reserva-
tions are required. For more information
call: 732-8189/8211.

New Osan Bus Schedule

The bus schedule has changed to reflect
the actual ridership. Main changes are:
11:30 p.m. bus routes for Friday, Saturday
and U.S. holidays are eleminated. Osan
Express will run twice daily from 9 a.m.
leaving Casey arriving Red Cloud 9:40 a.m.
and Osan at noon, 11 a.m. Casey 11:40
a.m. Red Cloud, 2 p.m. at Osan. Leaves
Osan 3:30 p.m. to Red Cloud 4:20 p.m. and Charles Lyons (third from left), USAG-RC Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Army Family Action Plan coordinator, presides over a
Casey 5:10 p.m. Leaves Osan 6:30 p.m. to meeting held about the Army Family Action Plan Feb. 18 in the FMWR classroom. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker

AFAP committee gathers to discuss concerns on Red Cloud

Red Cloud 7:20 p.m. and Casey 8:10 p.m.
For more information call: 738-3380.

Suicide Prevention Hotline

2nd Infantry Division Suicide Prevention
Hotline is open 24 hours. The DSN is: 737-
5508. If no answer call: 011-9932-0187.
Suicide Prevention Class
There will be a mandatory Suicide Preven-
tion Class held in the Red Cloud Theater
March 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. and Casey Digi-
tal Conference Center March 5 from 1 to
2 p.m. All assigned U.S. military and U.S.
DA Civilians are required to attend and
spouses are encouraged to attend. For
more information call: 732-9103.
EEO/POSH Training Schedule
EEO/POSH refresher training will be held
in the FMWR classroom March 9 on US-
AG-Red Cloud and in the Digital Confer-
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Family
members and representatives from different
organizations throughout the garrison
attended a meeting held about the Army
Family Action Plan Feb. 18 in the Family,
Morale, Welfare and Recreation classroom.
The meeting gave representatives the
opportunity to identify issues and concerns
throughout the garrison, and learn if older
issues were being corrected.
One of the many issues brought up
during the meeting were the hours of the
Army and Air Force Exchange Service Post
Exchange on USAG-Red Cloud.
“A Soldier doesn’t work a “nine to five”
schedule on a daily basis; their hours are
in a constant change and are much longer
than an eight hour working day,” said
Charles Lyons, FMWR AFAP coordinator.
“Therefore, their schedule may not meet
the schedule of the local Shoppette or Post
Exchange. I cannot tell you how many times
I have seen a Soldier waiting by the PX for
it to open, or Soldiers trying to get to the
Shoppette before it closes only to run into a
locked door. They are not open early enough
or long enough.”
Despite the issues brought up in the
meeting, spouses commended USAG-Red
Cloud medical facilities for their customer
service and professionalism.
“I went to the Troop Medical Center
when I had food poisoning and when I
sprained my ankle,” said Claudia Figueroa,
a spouse whose husband is stationed here.
“The Soldiers there are always courteous to
me and take care of me,”
Lia Abney was introduced as the new
Customer Service Officer for Customer
Management Services in the Plans, Analysis
and Integration Office, at the end of
the briefing. Abney will work directly
with people who have customer service
problems in the garrison, and manage all the
problematic issues within the USAG-Red
Cloud community. The next meeting for the
AFAP committee will be held in the spring.
The date will be announced at a later time.

Soldiers get gassed in NBC chambers

ence Center on USAG-Casey March 25.
These courses are mandatory for all Dept.
of the Army employees. For more informa-
tion call: 732-6273.

2009 Texas Hold’em Championship By Pfc. Jamal Walker

The 2009 Texas Hold’em Championship
tournament will be held March 7 in Mitch-
ell’s Sports Grill on USAG-RC. For more
information call: 732-9187.
Year of the NCO 5K Fun Run
Area I will host the Year of the NCO 5K
Fun Run Feb. 28 beginning at 9 a.m. in the
Camp Casey Carey Physical Fitness Cen-
ter Bldg. S-1715 on USAG-Casey. The run
is open to all military, Family members, and
Civilians. Free T-shirts will be given for the
first 150 to finish. For more information call:
732-7167.
Women’s History Month Role
Model Award
The 2009 DoD Women’s History Month
Foreign Language and Science, Technol-
ogy, Engineering, and Mathematics Role
Model Award will accept electronic nomina-
tion packages no later than March 3. Nomi-
nees are expected to attend the recogni-
tion event in March with the concurrence of
their command and consistent with mission
requiements. The recipient’s unit is respon-
sible for paying related per diem and travel
costs. The awareds will be presented at the
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Arlington, Va. March
19. For more information call: 732-6273.
U.S. Phone Numbers Available
for Troops in Korea
Army and Air Force Exchange Service is in-
troducing the availability of U.S. telephone
numbers to troops in Korea through LG Da-
com. Customers register for a U.S. num-
ber at any LG Dacom storefront located in
AAAFES Exchanges in Korea, and choose
from an extensive range of U.S. area codes.
For more information call:732-6307.
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — While
on “sergeant’s time” training, Feb. 19,
Soldiers from Red Cloud Headquarters,
Headquarters Company went to the
Nuclear Biological Chemical chambers
for mandatory training as directed by the
Department of the Army.
Soldiers were shown how to properly put
on their joint service lightweight integrated
nuclear, biological and chemical suit in the
event of a NBC attack.
The noncommissioned officers
conducting the training stressed the
importance of not only putting your gear
on in a timely manner, but making sure
everything fits comfortably.
Soldiers were then moved into the NBC
chambers to do exercises.
While inside the chambers, Soldiers were
told to take deep breaths, move their head in
(from left to right) Staff Sgt. Daniel Boydston and Staff Sgt. John Ogle watch as Pfc. Crystal
a circle, jog in place, and move their jaw as if
they were chewing on a piece of gum. This Davis recovers from being in the NBC chamber without her mask. Soldiers during this training
is another safety measure making sure the exercise did not have to take their mask off while in the chamber yet Davis was one of the very
JSLIST gear is not only fitting comfortably few that did. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker
but tight. In the event of a NBC attack, a
Soldier could not perform this entire task lower enlisted Soldiers. showed Soldiers how to properly place
had their JSLIST gear been loose exposing “It was a great learning experience. I additional gear on their sleeves and bodies
the skin. have been through the training before but to help in the event of an attack.
After they got used to their gear, Soldiers I wanted to get a better feel, which is why “The training environment was very
were given the choice to enter the chamber I went through without my mask,” said realistic. NBC is something Soldiers need to
without their mask. The goal of the drill Spc. Dominique Sampson, mail room be trained on because it is a rare but possible
is to gain confidence in case your mask noncommissioned officer in charge. factor on the battlefield. We always try to
restricts breathing within the closed space. After the training was finished, Soldiers train on the basic warrior tasks, because if
The only Soldiers brave enough to walk in went through a class environment course you do not train on the little things, Soldiers
the chamber without their masks were all about how to detect NBC hazards with lose their skill,” said Sgt. 1st Class Moses
Senior NCO’s with the exception of two the help of a decontamination kit. NCO’s Dickens, USAG HHC first sergeant.
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More than 200 Soldiers start the Bataan Memorial Death March Qualifier Feb. 21 in front of the Carey Fitness Center on USAG-Casey. The event featured a banquet provided by the Warrior’s
Club immediately following the run. Additional photos from this event are available online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
More than 200 run Bataan Memorial Death March Qualifier
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Alexander
Pagon crossed the finish line first in the 2009
Bataan Memorial Death March Qualifier
held on USAG-Casey Feb. 21with a time of
1:48:49. More than 200 Soldiers, both male
and female, ran the course, which covered
both Casey and Camp Hovey from gate to
gate, and yielded times all under 2:45.
Jeffrey Gifford placed second with a time
of 2:02:26. Arron Moore finished third with
a time of 2:02:57. In the Women’s Division
Amanda Miller finished first with a time of
2:25:40, Jennifer Adams finished second
with a time of 2:27:50 and Amy Breguet
finished third with a time of 2:33:40.
In the team event, which consists of
five members; team 49, James Shafer, Matt
Dobyns, Joshua Dehnert, Rodrigo Pimentel,
and Michael Mann, finished first with a
time of 2:31:29. In the Men’s Division there
were 119 participants, Women’s Division
had 22 participants, and 13 teams made
the team event. The winners will advance
to the Bataan Memorial Death March held
at White Sands, N.M.
“In the last couple of months I put a 45
pound ruck (sack) on to run,” Pagon said.
“Normally I just train for marathons, but
in the last two months I put on the extra
weight to train for this event. I was running
at an average 8.5 minute mile pace and it
paid off.”
Pagon’s preparations did him well as his
closest rival for first was almost 15 minutes
behind.
Weather being well below freezing made
some participants react well and some react
not so well, but the icicles hanging from
Gifford’s cap did not impair his ability to
finish second.
“My strategy for today’s run was to stay
constant,” Gifford said. “Take off easy and
keep a steady pace, keep constant, and I did,
which allowed me to move from 20th place
to second. I did not do any rucksack marches
to get ready for this; my regular running
physical training sufficed. I really wanted to
do the Manchu Mile and I was not thinking
of the Bataan Qualifier, but when I saw it in
the paper, I decided to do it.”
Within sight of Gifford’s finish was Arron
Moore finishing the race with his children
there to cheer him across the line.
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“A free trip to the United States,” Moore
said as he lifted the pack from his back.
“That is a good reason to put a 35 pound
pack on my back and run. I came with a
bunch of guys in my company who wanted
to participate. Actually, I am going to
gunnery so I will not get to go to the United
States. I want to say thanks to all the Family,
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation people for
putting on this event.”
“Being able to participate in the Bataan
Memorial Qualifier on USAG-Casey instills
pride for the Soldiers,” said Command Sgt.
Maj. Nidal Saeed, USAG-Casey Command
Sgt. Maj. “This is an 8th Army event and the
garrison supports it 100 percent. FMWR
did a wonderful job.”
More detail was paid to risk assessments
for the run this year, said Randy Behr,
FMWR sports director.
“The Army will be screening participant’s
profiles a little more for events such as this,”
Behr said. “We have always been safety
conscious.”
The FMWR sports specialists put 15
borrowed military manpower road guards
in strategic places along the route to help
with the situations that might arise with
traffic while the march was going on. More Alexander Pagon crosses the finish line first in the 2009 Bataan Memorial Death March Qualifier
than six military police were guiding traffic held on USAG-Casey Feb. 21with a time of 1:48:49. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
as well, Behr said.
“We have four military ambulances going
along with the marchers for safety reasons,”
Behr said. “We have medical personnel in
the ambulances and in the Carey Fitness
Center.”
The garrison began the event nine years
ago and this recent running brought the
largest number of entries in recent memory,
said Jim Williams, USAG-RC sports
specialist. The largest number happened
during Maj. Gen. Russell Honoree’s tenure
in 2001. He made it mandatory and more
than 600 participated.
“Now it is all volunteer and we have
teams including individual events for both
male and female Soldiers,” Williams said.
“The 8th Army is sponsoring our winners
to compete in the international running of
26.2 miles.”
The event honors the memory of all
those veterans who survived the Bataan
Death March (also known as The Death
March of Bataan) which took place in the Jeffrey Gifford crosses the finish line second Arron Moore crosses the finish line third with
Philippines in 1942 and was later accounted with a time of 2:02:26. — U.S. Army photo by a time of 2:02:57. — U.S. Army photo by Jim
as a Japanese war crime. Jim Cunningham Cunningham
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Yellow Sand returns to Seoul skies

By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Friday, Feb. 20 was

a “hazardous” day for Seoul air quality. In this case,
hazardous means more than 400 micrograms per one
million of Yellow Sand in the air.
Friday, the measurement shot up to 883, putting Yongsan
community members at risk for a couple of hours. By 5
p.m., the sand had cleared.
Medical officials warned everyone to “remain indoors
and keep activity levels low.” Officials will issue warnings
to remain indoors and “keep activity levels low,” if the level
gets too unhealthy.
Each spring, pollution and sand from China and
Mongolia decrease air quality on the Korean peninsula.
High winds blow across the Gobi Desert and fill the air,
cutting visibility and creating a health hazard.
“USAG-Yongsan will continue to keep community
members informed at the garrison website and through
targeted e-mail advisories,” said Steven Morgan, USAG-
Yongsan webmaster. “You can monitor the current air
quality level by visiting our site and choosing ‘YELLOW
SAND’ in the upper right-hand corner.’”
A Yellow Sand Activity Restriction Recommendations
document from the 65th Medical Brigade says
commanders, supervisors and school leaders should,
“Identify individuals at high risk and implement Friday, Feb. 20 was a “hazardous” day for Seoul air quality. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally
appropriate protective measures; and include Yellow Sand
conditions in training risk assessments.”
Officials say during a Yellow Sand or dust storm:
nAvoid outdoor activities, especially the elderly, young
children, and persons with lung diseases (such as asthma),
AAFES offers stateside telephone numbers
heart disease or diabetes By Jeff Craven “The new phone numbers became active Feb. 14, just
nKeep windows and doors closed AAFES Public Affairs in time for Valentines Day,” Dorcy said.
nRemove contact lenses and wear glasses The U.S. numbers are in addition to currently
nBrush your teeth and wash your hands, face and eyes with DALLAS — Calling to and from the United States assigned phone numbers, which customers will retain
warm water upon returning indoors is now much easier for Army and Air Force troops for making and receiving calls in Korea.
nDrink plenty of water to keep your tears flowing well stationed in Korea. AAFES concessionaire LG Dacom “Those calling the new phones numbers from the U.S.
nUse air filters to keep air clear, and humidifier to increase has introduced the availability of U.S. telephone will notice more than the usual number of rings,” he said.
indoor humidity level numbers to its customers. “That is due to the technology that switches incoming
nWash fruits and vegetables exposed to Yellow Sand before “Family and friends in the U.S. can call the new calls to the current Korean numbers.”
consumption numbers just like any other domestic call,” said Shawn Dorcy recommends warning family and friends in the
nWash hands carefully before handling food. Don’t burn Dorcy, AAFES Yongsan General Manager. "There is a U.S. to be patient, “people need to wait a few extra rings
candles and don’t smoke indoors benefit of easier dialing and local or reduced rates.” when calling from the states while the system switches
After the Yellow Sand or dust storm has cleared: Customers can register for a U.S. number at any between the U.S. numbers to the Korean ones.”
nAir out room/house LG Dacom storefront located in AAFES Exchanges in This new service can be added to a current LG Dacom
nWash objects exposed to dust before using them Korea, and choose from an extensive range of U.S. areas calling plan for a minimal fee, contact the LG Dacom
Officials say the sands can be a problem February through codes; however, not all U.S. area codes are available. customer service center for more information.
June. For more information, call 736-3033 or 736-3025.

MP Investigators stop ‘crime spree’

By Spc. James Pippen
142nd Military Police Company
YONGSAN GARRISON — A series of
vehicle break-ins last December until mid-
January put military police investigators on
the trail of a thief.
The U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Provost
Marshal’s Office saw an emerging pattern of
victims noticing a theft hours after the fact
when they returned to their vehicles.
Military Police Investigators assigned to
the 142nd Military Police Company, believed
a thief was hanging around the parking lot
by Child and Youth Services on South Post,
and watching as his victims parked.
The thief then broke into the vehicles once
the victims were out of sight. “Unfortunately,
no one had witnessed a break-in and there
was little evidence available to identify
the thief,” said USAG-Yongsan Provost
Marshal Capt. Michael Gillispie, 142nd
“Job well done in their efforts in stopping a
crime wave that was affecting Yongsan.”
Capt. Michael Gillispie
USAG-Yongsan Provost Marshal
MP Company Commander.
Gillispie said a CYS civilian employee
reviewed security camera footage of the
parking lot.
“The thief was caught on camera,” he
said. “After reviewing and confirming the
footage, Military Police Investigators had a
description of the thief.”
MPIs planned an undercover sting
operation to catch the criminal in the act
and bring an end to his crime spree.
The investigators staked out the parking
lot in civilian clothes to observe the
potential crime scene and waited for the
thief to make his move.
An individual matching the description
of the suspect arrived at the bus stop Jan.
16, and proceeded to the parking lot.
“He began moving around the parked
cars in a ver y suspicious manner,”
Gillispie said.
The suspect became wary and fled. MPIs
pursued him on foot and apprehended the
suspect about 400 meters down the road.
M P I Sp c . E d w a rd Mc C oy, w h o
apprehended the suspect, received an
Army Achievement Medal from 94th
MP Battalion Commander Lt. Col.
Matthew Coulson.
“Thanks to the great police work by
the Yongsan MPI section and watchful
civilians, a predator is no longer negatively
affecting the Yongsan Community,”
Coulson said. “These Military Police
Soldiers truly live up to the MP creed of
‘Assist, Protect, and Defend.’”
“This suspect was responsible for as many
as 10 separate thefts from Yongsan vehicles,”
Gillispie said. “He was subsequently charged
with ‘Unlawful Entry, Larceny of Private
Property, and Larceny of Private Funds.’”
Gillispie said he is proud of his
MPI Soldiers.
“Job well done in their efforts in
stopping a crime wave that was affecting
Yongsan,” he said.
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News & Notes
Annual Volunteer Recognition
Ceremony
The American Red Cross invites you to the
2009 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony 11
a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 6 at the Main Post Club.
The buffet style ceremony will recognize all
Red Cross volunteer, please RSVP as soon as
possible. For information, call 738-3670.
Volunteer of the Year
Do you know a volunteer that is need of
recognition? Now is the time to recognize
their great work by nominating them for
Volunteer of the Year! Nomination forms for
Volunteer of the Year are available now at
ACS, Bldg.. 4106 and are due April 3. For
information, call 738-7510.
Spouse Employment Workshop
Army Community Services has partnered
with Contracting Command Korea to bring
you a workshop on Spouse employment
readiness. Find out how to apply for
contracting jobs in Korea. The workshop is
2-4 p.m. March 19 and 5-6 p.m. March 31
in the ACS Bldg. room 118.
Models Needed for Boss Fashion Show
USAG-RC Camp Stanley BOSS needs
adult models for a fashion show 2-5 p.m.
May 16 at Camp Stanley Theater. The
categories are: formal, night wear, club
scene, business attire, Sunday’s best and
punk rock/emo. Child models are needed
ages 3-12. The categories are: formal,
sleep wear and casual. For information,
call 732-5293.
Smallpox Study
Brian Allgood Community Hospital, 1RC
and 65th Medical Brigade in conjunction
with Military Vaccinations and the U.S.
Army Medical Research Institute of
Infectious Diseases are making the Small
Pox vaccination safer and simpler through
research. Volunteers that have not had
a small pox vaccination will receive
benefits for contributing to the study. For
information, call 736-3025.
Family Readiness Group Meeting
HHC Special Troops Battalion-Korea
and 8th Army 6-7 p.m. March 11 at 8th
Army HQ Building, Van Fleet Room, 2nd
floor. The guest speakers are from Army
Community Service Family Financial
Readiness Program and USAG-Yongsan
Tax Center. Spouses are strongly
encouraged to attend. For information,
call 723-2585.
Faithlift 2009
Ladies join us as the Spirit redeems,
restores, and revives our Lord. This
is a Protestant Women of the Chapel
sponsored event. 9 a.m. March 27 - 9 p.m.
March 28 at the South Post Chapel. www.
yongsanpwoc.org. For information, call
02-794-1983.
Memorial Chapel Open
Renovations at the Memorial Chapel
are complete and services will
reconvene Saturday, Feb. 28. For
information, call 738-3011.
Fall/winter Youth League
Youths ages 6-18 are welcome to join this
bowling league. The fun happens every
Saturday at 10 a.m. in Yongsan Lanes. 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
AREA II
Culinary arts awardees let the competition begin
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — T h e
Installation Management Command-Korea
Region hosted the 21st annual “Army in
Korea Culinary Arts Competition” awards
ceremony Feb. 18 at the Underground
Lounge inside Main Post Club where U.S.
Army cooks from across the peninsula
showcased their goods.
“This Culinary Arts Competition is
a unique and very special program for
military food service specialists who work
endless hours in dining facilities or field
kitchens around the world to provide
quality meals to our Army day in and day
out,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt,
IMCOM-K senior noncommissioned
officer. “This competition is designed to train
and enhance our food service capability.”
“It is a train the trainer course.” He
continued. “These 12 awardees are given
state of the art, first-class training that
enables them, once they return to their
units, to train others. And the end result
will be improved quality of the food
service program.”
This competition doesn’t even mark
the beginning of the challenges Team
Korea 2009 will face when competing on
a military-wide level.
“The awards given today weren’t a matter
of competition,” team captain Sgt. Moonhee
Seo said after the ceremony. “We all prepared
these dishes to see who will be the strongest
candidate for our team when presenting for a
specific category during the competitions.”
The team will face off numerous
military chefs from around the world
at Fort Lee, Va., Feb. 28-March 13 to
compete in several categories. In recent
years, since 2005, they have set records
at the Department of the Army level and
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Melinda Sigler spends much of her time
volunteering for both the American Forces
Spouses Club and Cub Scout Pack 89.
She was also nominated for the USAG-
Yongsan Volunteer of the Quarter for the
1st quarter.
Where does this volunteer work?
She works for American Forces Spouses
Club and Cub Scout Pack 89.
What did she do?
For AFSC, she keeps the books for an
organization that makes and distributes
hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.
The annual budget estimate is over
$330,000. The treasurer is the only
position that requires membership in
all five of the AFSC committees. She
attends at least five committee meetings
per month.
She is on call whenever there are money
questions or when funds are needed,
which happens frequently.
Sigler is responsible for the estimated
$270,000 in charitable contributions for
the AFSC this year.
For Cub Scout Pack 89, she is the
committee chairman. This position is
won the “Installation of the Year” award
twice and won the best overall buffet table
in the flagship event three times.
In 2008, Team Korea was the runner up
for “Installation of the Year;” Fort Carson,
Colo., came out ahead by a one point
margin. This year, Team Korea will attempt
to return the title to Korea in the 34th
Annual Culinary Arts Competition.
Spectators seem to be optimistic for Team
Korea to have a positive outcome.
One of the judges, who’s been judging
foods for Team Korea the past 15 years,
said every year gets better. “From way back,
the level of professionalism has genuinely
increased,” said Tim Mitchell, food and
beverage director for Dragon Hill Lodge.
“It’s really amazing.”
The team captain said her primary
concern is for Soldiers to hone their skills
for the overall good of their military
occupational specialty.
“This team is ready, has a great attitude
and they want to learn. That’s the most
important thing,” Seo said. “Winning is not
the number one pride to me. The number
Melinda Sigler
crucial to making the pack run, in fact the
pack cannot recharter with the national
Boy Scout organization without this
position being filled.
She ensures that all pack events
are organized and any paperwork or
communications with other groups are
completed in a professional and timely
manner.
In the past Quarter, she oversaw the
cub scouts’ participation in the Columbus
THE MORNING CALM
Left: Spc. Melissa Woods, Brian Allgood
Community Hospital dining facility, points out a
dish she prepared for the 21st annual “Army in
Korea Culinary Arts Competition.” Above is one
of the sample platters showcased during the
awards ceremony Feb. 18 at the Underground
Lounge inside Main Post Club. — U.S. Army
photos by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson.
one pride is Soldiers earning their respect in
this MOS and learning confidence.”
“When we come back they are all going
to their duty stations and this will allow
them to be the trainer for their subordinates
and peers,” Seo continued. “We don’t get this
kind of chance year around. This is really
an honor because you have to be above and
beyond to get here.”
The team manager, Sgt. 1st Class Gayle
Anderson, closed out her speech during
the ceremony by saying, “It should be
remembered that all these competitions
give the Army, Marine, Air Force or
Navy Chef the opportunity to sharpen
and broaden his or her cooking and
organization skills, which ultimately
benefit Servicemembers who eat in dining
facilities on and off the battlefield.”
The ceremony didn’t conclude without
warm and sincere wishes to the team.
“I want to personally congratulate the
team members and challenge you to do your
best, make us proud,” Witt told the group at
the ceremony. “I wish you the best of luck and
I know you will exceed our expectations.”
Day parade and Christmas Tree lighting,
the Space Derby and pack meetings, just
to name a few.
How many hours per week?
Melinda volunteers 30 to 40 hrs. per week.
What impact does she have?
Her positions in both the AFSC and the
Cub Scouts are vital to the organizations.
These organizations simply cannot run
without these positions being filled.
They require a huge amount of
behind the scenes time and energy. She
is conscientious in making sure that she
not only does everything necessary, but
does it well.
Why does she volunteer?
Sigler volunteers because she feels a
responsibility to her community and
because there were positions that needed
to be filled.
Truly, the cub scout pack was in danger
of not existing because no one wanted to
step forward to fill the time-consuming
committee chair position.
Not only did she step up right after
moving here, but she has offered to fill
the position until she leaves in more than
two years.
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Troops enjoy BOSS Winter Games at luxury resort In Focus:

By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
Regional Manager Shaun Ally.
“We have about eight big events for the
Volunteerism
By Steven Morgan
Soldiers each year and subsidize funds to help
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
WONJU, Republic of Korea — The allow them exposure to certain things they
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan hosted the may not experience otherwise,” Ally said.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Volunteers
2009 BOSS Winter Games at the Hansol The winter games included ski races and
snowboard half pipe competitions in levels play a major role in military life. From
Oak Valley Snow Park Feb. 15-17.
from beginner to expert. the Revolutionary War to the present,
The event brought together more
“There were a lot more snowboards volunteers mended uniforms, cared for
than 145 Better Opportunities for
checked out than skis,” Yongsan Command the sick and wounded and comforted our
Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers
Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch said. “It was pretty military Family Members.
from across the peninsula.
much pure ice under the snow, so they were Volunteer participation has been a part
The Soldiers enjoyed a first-class resort
moving fast and having fun.” of Army Community Service since the
complex stay in a condo-like slope side hotel
“It was a first time experience for me beginning of the organization, said U.S.
with restaurants, saunas, pools and access
and a lot of other troops there,” said Sgt. Army Garrison-Yongsan Army Volunteer
to a 36-hole golf course.
Byron McGainey, USAG-Yongsan BOSS Corps Coordinator Lisa Willadsen.
The Soldiers were charged a discounted
coordinator. “I found the whole experience “The Army Volunteer Corps is the Army’s
rate of $99 per person as BOSS subsidized
to be very entertaining.” agent of transformation for volunteerism,” she
the costs, according to IMKOM-K BOSS
The BOSS members attended a banquette said. “It’s an umbrella that encompasses all
to announce winners and allow everyone a volunteers and organizations using volunteers.”
chance to socialize. Willadsen said the Army Volunteer
“Pretty much everyone who participated Corps communicates the vision of Army
won something,” Rusch said, “So many of the leadership “to promote an environment that
Soldiers came up to me really happy, not only values volunteers - one that is characterized
about this event, but just to say all of the BOSS by mutual respect, institutional support,
events have such a huge impact on them.” and opportunities for personal growth.”
There was a larger turn out for the event Volunteers can be anyone in the
this year. “This year was better than last community. They are Soldiers, retirees,
year,” Rusch said. civilians, spouses and youths. There are
Even though the troops were filled with many reasons why people volunteer and
enthusiastic smiles throughout the trip, join the volunteer program.
Rusch said he hopes to see next year’s winter “Some volunteer to meet other people
games event be “the best” one yet. in their community and build lasting
To participate in the Yongsan BOSS relationships and friendships,” Willadsen
Troops enjoy the 3rd annual BOSS Winter Games at the Hansol Oak Valley Snow Park Feb. program, contact Sgt. McGainey at said. “Others volunteer in order to
15-17. — BOSS courtesy photos. For more photos online, visit http://flickr.com/usag-yongsan. 738-5466. give back to their community, working
toward improving the quality of life for
themselves and others.”
Some people volunteer to gain job
High school bands rock the stage at Moyer experience and job skills while seeking
employment. USAG-Yongsan Commander
By Cpl. Lee Min-hwi
Col. Dave Hall said volunteerism is a
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
“gateway to employment.”
“Not everybody is going to get a job
YONGSAN GARRISON — Three
right away,” Hall said. “There are a myriad
Seoul American High School bands
of opportunities to put a spotlight on your
performed in a free concert Feb. 21
abilities. For example, USAG-Yongsan has a
at Moyer Theatre and showed off
vibrant volunteer program. Our volunteers
their abilities to rock and roll to
are the best in the Army, bar none.”
the Family and Morale, Welfare and
Volunteering can give a person enough
Recreation sponsored theme “Music
experience to qualify for jobs that come
is Our Anti-Drug.”
open in the community, Hall said.
FMWR Music and Theatre hosted
“I was just sitting at home doing
this performance to give high school
nothing, so I wanted to get out of the
bands an opportunity to use an open-
house and do something,” said Raluca
stage and meet an audience.
Rorrer, former volunteer and a new
“The bands occasionally borrowed
USAG-Yongsan employee. “Volunteering
this place for practice, but I thought it
gave me connections in the community; it
would be great to give them a chance
let me develop my customer service skills
to show actual performances on stage,”
and gave me the experience I needed to
said Wi Chae-son, recreation specialist of
do the job I have now.”
FMWR. “This is a win-win for us as well
Another benefit of volunteering is training,
because we can make a new program for
Willadsen said. “Every volunteer receives
the people in garrison.”
orientation training, but many volunteers
The bands sang famous rock songs and
will receive pre-job training, on-the-job
played original music. Piercing sounds of
training or continuing in-service training.”
drums and electric guitars attracted the
The community also benefits from
attention of nearly 30 people inside the
SAHS 9th grader Richard McDonald rocks out with his band “Artificial Orange” during an on volunteerism. “An active volunteer program
Moyer Community Activities Center.
allows organizations to provide services that
Richard McDonald, a 9th grader stage concert Feb. 21 at Moyer Theatre. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi. For more
they otherwise would be unable to provide
a n d a s i n g e r i n a b a n d n a m e d photos online, visit http://flickr.com/usag-yongsan.
given the shortages in staff,” Willadsen said.
“Artificial Orange,” said it was the
“Volunteerism also brings the community
band’s first time singing original songs on stage. them got into the rhythm of the music and responded with loud
closer together creating a sense of belonging
“We had some famous songs of Green Day like ‘2000 Light applause. A few people even videotaped the show.
to members of the community.”
Years Away’ and ‘Only of You,’ but today we tried to show some “The performance was great,” said Francine Imrie, a
There are a number of ways and
of ours, too,” McDonald said. “It was the first day and we did not language arts teacher at SAHS. “I think it is a productive
organizations to volunteer in the community.
have enough practice, but I think we can do better next time.” way for kids to spend their time together and this kind of
For information call Willadsen at 738-7510,
The lack of practice did not matter to the audience. Some of activity is necessary on this post.”
or the American Red Cross at 738-3670.
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Black History Month

Yongsan’s Black Histor y Month disadvantaged in assignment and promotion.
observance this week was incredible! The And then with the stroke of a pen, President
65th Medical Brigade sponsored the event Truman launched the Army on the path
with Dr. Spencer Walton to the color-blind
as the guest speaker. institution we know
His “Journey with Five
Stops” speech highlighted
“We all want to be part of today. The Army
moved slowly and
the observance. It was an Army where the only stubbornly at first,
a chance to pause and colors that matter are but now stands as
reflect on what makes our the model for equal
nation strong. red, white and blue.” opportunity in our
Diversity makes this nation.”
community strong as well. Col. Dave Hall What our senior
Having served almost 29 USAG-Yongsan Commander leaders know, what
years in uniform, I have we all know, is that
never witnessed the true today we strive
sense of “community” that I see in Yongsan every toward a higher standard. We all want to
day. I am truly proud to be Yongsan’s “Mayor” of be in an Army where the only colors that
almost 25,000 incredibly diverse people. matter are red, white and blue.
Recently, I listened to the Honorable Who among us was not proud to watch
Secretary of the Army Pete Geren talk the first African American sworn in as
about advances in race relations in the U.S. President of the United States? I believe it
military over the years. was a watershed moment in our journey, and
“Sixty years ago, our Army did not stand as Dr. Walton stated in his “Journey” speech,
as one,” he said. “It was not a single band to realize the dream that is America.
of brothers, rather, a collection of bands of Black History Month is an opportunity
brothers divided by race.” for our community to gain strength
The Secretary went on to say, “When it through unity. I thank you for your
came to race relations, our Army mirrored participation in our great events not just
part of our society - the worst part, this month, but throughout the year.
with segregation, Soldiers of color were Strength through diversity!

Black History Month:

Community celebrates ancestral lineage

Yongsan community members gather at the Multipurpose Training Facility Feb.

24, as Black History Month comes to a close, for an assembly to pay tribute to the
progressional timeline of blacks throughout the years in U.S. history. Some attended
the ceremony wearing attire that originates from their ancestral native lands. — U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun. For more photos online, visit http://flickr.com/usag-yongsan.
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Scouting Round-up for Korea Region All-Army Photo Contest winners

Winners for the 2008 All Army
Photography Contest were recently
announced by Family, Morale, Welfare and
Boy Scouts of America Korea District, Far East Council Recreation. The contest was open to Soldiers,
March 7: District Roundtable Army Civilians and Family members who
won at the Korea region level. There were
24-26 April: 2009 Spring Camporee : Korea District, Far East Council BSA is holding its five first-place, six second-place, four third-
2009 Spring Camporee at Camp Carroll, Waegwan, Korea April 24 – 26. Events are designed place and 10 honorable mention winners
to demonstrate and teach Scout skills, test physical fitness, and have fun. Scouts should be
prepared for warm or cold weather and medical support will be on-site. Cost is $10. Please First Place Winners:
RSVP no later than April 1 with the Troop Number and estimated number of boys and adults Staff Sgt. Paul Christophe,
planning to attend the Camporee. Color: Experimental category
1st Lt. Andrew Kim, Color:
For additional information visit the Korea District online at Military Life
http://www.koreabsa.org or http://www.youtube.com/koreabsa 1st Lt. Andrew Kim,
Monochromatic: Theme
Slade Walters, Color: Object
Girl Scouts of America David McNally, Monochromatic: Place
28 Feb: World Thinking Day, 1:30-4:30 p.m., SAMS Cafeteria. U.S. and Korean Girl
Scouts will present booths on the eight provinces of Korea (U.S. Girl Scouts) and eight U.S. 2nd Place Winners:
States (Korean Girl Scouts) and reflect on their fellow Girl Guides and Girl Scouts through Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson,
membership in World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouting -- Prospective new Color: Object
Girl Scouts (girls and adults) may attend for a fee of $10 which provides registration is Girl Pfc. Mark Whitford,
Scouts of the USA Monochromatic: Military Life
Edward Johnson, Color: Object
March 8-14: Girl Scout Week -- Girl Scouts will begin the week by serving in their respective Chun Tucker, Color: People
chapel services on Girl Scout Sunday. There will be an ice cream social on Wednesday, 11 David McNally, Color: Place
March, at the Girl Scout Hut. Prospective new Girl Scouts (girls and adults) may attend for
a fee of $10 which provides registration in Girl Scouts of the USA. RSVP’s may be made by
calling DSN 724-8029, M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
from Korea.
Winning entries can be viewed at
https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil.
Visitors will need to log in using their
AKO username and password. Viewers
can vote for “Viewer’s Choice” under the
“Contest Winners” category until March 3.
3rd Place Winners:
1st Lt. George Cook, Color: Place
Pfc. Mark Whitford,
Monochromatic: Military Life
Holly Swegle, Color: Military Life
Honorable Mention:
Staff Sgt. Paul Christophe, two honorable
mentions for Color: Experimental and
Color: Theme
1st Lt. Andrew Kim, two honorable
mentions for Color and Monochromatic
Military Life
David McNally, two honorable mentions for
Color and Monochromatic Experimental
Holly Swegle, two honorable mentions for
Color and Monochromatic Object
Edward Johnson, honorable mention for
Monochromatic: Place
Chun Tucker, honorable mention for
Color: People

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n Must be enrolled in DEERS For Life

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65th Med Bde: Tuberculosis awareness
By Capt. Kevin Warwick
Army Public Health Nurse Area II
March 24th is World TB Day, which
marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert
Koch detected the cause of tuberculosis, the
TB bacillus. Tuberculosis is a disease caused
by germs that are spread from person to
person through the air. TB usually affects
the lungs, but it can also affect other parts
of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys,
or the spine. Given the prevalence of TB in
the Republic of Korea and Southeast Asia
many people we come in contact with have
latent TB.
People with latent TB infection have
TB germs in their bodies, but they are not
sick because the germs are not active. These
people do not have symptoms of TB disease,
and they cannot spread the germs to others.
However, they may develop TB disease in the
future. They are often prescribed treatment
to prevent them from developing TB
disease. Treatment of latent TB is essential
in controlling and eliminating TB.
The most important measure to protect
yourself and others is to know your TB
status. This is done by a simple screening tool
commonly called the “PPD” or “TST”. This
test may indicate your exposure to the TB
germ. If you are unsure of your TB status, the
65th Medical Brigade offers free screening
at the Brian Allgood Army Community
Hospital through their Immunization Clinic
(737-8396/8251). This test is performed
without an appointment every business day
except Thursday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. and
and should be screened annually after their
first birthday while living in the Republic of
Korea. The BAACH Pediatric Clinic (737-
8073) offers a free screening test without
an appointment on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday from 8-11 a.m., and Wednesday
afternoon from 1-4 p.m.
TB germs are put into the air when a
person with TB disease of the lungs or throat
coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. These
germs can stay in the air for several hours,
depending on the environment. Persons who
breathe in the air containing these TB germs
can become infected; this is called latent TB
infection. People cannot get infected with
TB bacteria through handshakes, sitting on
toilet seats, or sharing dishes and utensils
with someone who has TB.
People with active TB germs usually have
symptoms of TB disease. People with TB
disease of the lungs or throat are capable
of spreading germs to others. They are
prescribed drugs that can treat TB disease.
If you have spent time with someone with
TB disease or someone with symptoms of
TB, you should be tested. Please contact the
65th Medical Brigade’s Preventive Medicine
Team at (736-6693) located in Building
5447, which is next to the Commissary.
The simplest measure to prevent the
spread of TB and other respiratory illnesses
is to practice frequent hand washing and
cover your nose and mouth with your shirt
sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
Many people born outside the United
States receive the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin
vaccine in early childhood. There is no
Upcoming holiday worship services for USAG-Yongsan
Catholic Service Community Good Friday Service April 10/1900 Onnuri Church
Date/Time Location
Ash Wednesday Feb. 25/1205 Allgood Hospital Ch. Seventh Day Adventist April 11/0900 Allgood Hospital Chapel
1205/1730 South Post Chapel
Stations of the Cross Feb. 27/1730 South Post Chapel Easter Sunrise Services April 12/0600 South Post (Collective)
Lenten Community Meal Feb. 27/1800 South Post Chapel April 12/0730 K-16 CAC Parking Lot
Stations of the Cross March 6 – April 3 (Fridays)/1730
Memorial Chapel Easter Sunday Services April 12/0800 Memorial Ch. (Liturgical)
Lenten Community Meal March 6 – April 3 (Fridays)/1800 0910 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean)
Memorial Chapel 0930 South Post Ch. (Contemporary)
Lenten Penance Service April 7/1730 Memorial Post Ch. 0930 Allgood Hospital (Collective)
Holy Thursday (Morning Prayer) April 9/0900 Memorial Chapel 1100 South Post Chapel (Traditional)
Holy Thursday (Lord’s Supper) April 9/1830 Memorial Chapel 1030 K-16 Community Chapel
Holy Thursday (Night Prayer) April 9/2100 Memorial Chapel 1100 Hannam Village Chapel
Good Friday (Morning Prayer) April 10/0900 Memorial Chapel 1230 South Post Chapel (Gospel)
Good Friday (Stations of Cross) April 10/1200-1500 1330 Memorial Chapel (UPCI)
Memorial Chapel
Good Friday (Passion of the Lord) April 10/1830 Memorial Chapel Episcopal
Holy Saturday (Morning Prayer) April 11/0900 Memorial Chapel Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist Feb. 25/1730 Religious Retreat
Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil Mass) April 11/2115 Memorial Chapel Center, Seoul
Welcome Reception (Newly Baptized Catholics) Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist April 5/1000 Memorial Chapel
April 11/2300 Memorial Chapel Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist April 9/1200 Memorial Chapel
Easter Sunday Mass April 12/0800 South Post Chapel Good Friday Liturgy April 10/1730 Memorial Chapel
1130 Memorial Chapel Easter Holy Eucharist April 12/1000 Memorial Chapel
Please direct all questions to Mr. Pagano, 725-5211
Jewish
Protestant First Seder of Passover April 8/1930 Religious Retreat Center
Lent Special 40 Days Morning Prayer Second Seder April 9/1930 Religious Retreat Center
Feb. 25 – April 12/0510 Passover Shabbos April 10/1900 South Post Chapel
South Post Chapel (Mon-Sat) (Korean)
Hannam Chapel (Sun) (Korean) For more information call USAG-Yongsan Religious Support Office, 738-3011
received the BCG vaccine. Given the
higher prevalence of TB in the Republic of Zumba Fitness location change
Korea annual screening is recommended Zumba Fitness will temporily change
for most. location from trent Gym to Bldg. 2609 from
Screening for latent infection is a key Feb. 23-March 25 due to UFG.
strategy in preventing the spread of TB. Classes will continue
For information on TB, contact the 65th Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 8:30
Medical Brigade’s Preventive Medical Team at a.m. and Tues. and Thurs.
736-6693. The preceding recommendations 5:30 p.m. For information,
contact Shelton Coonfield
are adapted from the Centers for Disease
at 010-2041-7546 or
Control and Prevention website “Trends in fiercefit@hotmail.com Trent Gym

1-3:30 p.m. Children are also at risk of TB reason to avoid TB screening if you have Tuberculosis, 2007” www.cdc.gov

Feb. 27 - March 5

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday the 13th Marley and Me Seven Pounds
CASEY (R) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Friday the 13th Marley and Me No Show
No Show
Valkyrie Friday the 13th Valkyrie (R) 7:30 p.m. (PG13 ) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m.
(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Bedtime Stories Bedtime Stories

HENRY He’s Just Not That Into You (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 1 p.m. Boy in the Striped Pajamas
(PG13) 7 p.m. Valkyrie (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
He’s Just Not That Into You
768-7724 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Marley and Me Marley and Me

HUMPHREYS Friday the 13th Valkyrie Valkyrie Doubt Doubt
(PG13) 3:30 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 p.m.
(R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
Friday the 13th Friday the 13th
753-7716 (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY Seven Pounds Valkyrie Friday the 13th Valkyrie Fired Up

(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m.
(R) 7p.m.
730-5412

Bedtime Stories Valkyrie

Valkyrie Doubt
KUNSAN (PG) 6 p.m.
(PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
Seven Pounds (PG13) 6 p.m.
782-4987 (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Fired Up Marley and Me Fired Up

OSAN (PG13) 3:30 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 p.m. Taken Taken Valkyrie Valkyrie
(PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.
Valkyrie Valkyrie (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Valkyrie
784-4930 (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

He’s Just Not That Into You

RED CLOUD (PG13) 7 p.m. Nothing Like the Holidays Yes Man Yes Man Marley and Me Friday the 13th
Cadillac Records (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show
(R) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (PG13) 9 p.m.

Valkyrie He’s Just Not That Into You

STANLEY (PG13) 7 p.m. He’s Just Not That Into You Valkyrie Fired Up Transporter 3
(PG13) 7 p.m.
Cadillac Records (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Marley and Me
732-5565 (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.

Fired Up Valkyrie Valkyrie Seven Pounds Marley and Me Marley and Me

Fired Up (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. Yes Man Punisher: War Zone Punisher: War Zone
Bedtime Stories Bedtime Stories Yes Man
Despereaux (PG13) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
(PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG13) 6:30 p.m.
Despereaux Depereaux Seven Pounds Marley and Me Changeling Changeling
(PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Protestant Sunday Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
School-Coffee House
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Wednesday 1130 Bible Study-Coffee House
Gospel KATUSA
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel
Wednesday 1800 Gospel Bible Study
Stanley Chapel
Thurday 1900 Gospel Practice
Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Catholic Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Orthodox Service Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
1st and 2nd Sundays 1000 Old Hovey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Later Day Saints Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018
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CHAPLAIN
Area II Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Protestant
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hannam Chapel
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel
Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Chapel
United Pentecostal (Bible Study)
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist 1700 Camp Eagle Chapel
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Early Morning Service
Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
(Korean)
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services
Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal:
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
NOTE: Services will be held in the Protestant Services
Super Gym until further notice.
Protestant Services Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Collective Protestant 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
1300 Camp Carroll
1100 Camp Eagle Chapel
Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Korean
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Korean
Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Mass
Catholic Services Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Mass 1130 Camp Carroll
Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel
Jewish
1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Jewish army.mil, 723-6707
For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
army.mil, 723-6707
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the
United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and
authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
for helpful links and information.
USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004
Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
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The distinctive rock face of Dobong Mountain
is visible for miles.
A man rings an ancient Buddhist bell at a small
temple near the top of Dobong Mountain.
Gwangryun Temple welcomes visitors near
Dobong Mountain.
A woodpecker breaks the silence of the hike
with a loud hammering rat-tat-tat.
FEATURE
A challenging hike up this mountain north of Seoul will leave you with a breathtaking view and
a sense of accomplishment. — U.S. Army photos by David McNally
Hiking Korea
Exploring Dobong Mountain
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
UIJEONGBU, Republic of Korea –
For adventurers who want to explore
the peninsula, look no further than the
horizon. Koreans have a saying: “You will
see a mountain in Korea no matter where
you look.”
Here on this mountain range north
of Seoul, a trek up the trails is a national
pastime. Ride the subway between Seoul
and Uijeongbu and see one of the most
prominent geographical features in the
area: Dobong Mountain.
The mountain’s rock face is a spectacular
sight. This is Bukhansan National Park ,
and for a challenging hike, many people
try the Dobongsan entrance.
On weekends, if you arrive on Subway
Line No. 1 or No. 7, you’ll see hundreds of
Korean hikers getting off at the same stop.
They dress from head to toe in hiking garb,
backpacks, vests, hats, canteens, even bells
— nothing is too exotic for the Korean
hiker.
Follow the hikers across the street to
a ticket booth at the park entrance. The
entrance fee is nominal, less than a couple
of thousand Korean won per person. There
is even a discount for a group of three
people or more.
Although the majority of signs in the
park are written in Korean, you will not
have any difficulty if you follow the crowds.
Tip: The mountain is up!
Good weather draws thousands to the
park on Sundays during the summer.
Park officials estimate more than 16,000
people take to the trails on a good day. The
Bukhansan National Park swells almost to
capacity. Yes, there are even traffic jams on
mountain trails — but with people.
During your trek from the subway stop
to the park entrance you will find a myriad
of snack options: cucumbers, kim-bob, rice
and boiled eggs. There are scads of eateries
offering roast pig, beef, or almost any
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other food you may desire. But, nothing Dobong Mountain is 739.5 meters tall, which
beats eating lunch at the peak of Dobong figures out to 2,426 feet above sea level.
Mountain. Tip: Get some lunch to go and
take it to the top.
Many Koreans enter the park just to
have a picnic near the entrance. They set up
small day camps along the cool, mountain
stream that runs along the main trail.
Motivated hikers, though, will find a
challenge in the trail to the top. The path
turns austere the higher up you go. From
well-worn rock stairs to dirt slopes, the trail
gets more and more difficult. About two-
hours into the ascent you come to an area
with restroom facilities. From this point
the peak is another 700 meters, and the
trail is more physically taxing.
A trip to the peak is accomplished at
your own risk. An occasional rope is all
the help you can expect. If you attempt to
climb to the peak, it will test your rock-
climbing abilities. The reward at the top is
the view and the cool breeze in your face.
The hike is hardy cardiovascular exercise.
If you drink enough water, you should
be soaked with sweat. Tip: Bring enough
water and avoid dehydration.
After a well-deserved rest, you begin
your trip down the mountain. This
requires extra caution and concentration.
Your knees may be weak from the stress of
the climb. Choosing which rock to step on
becomes essential — your descent becomes
a controlled fall. The trip down is by far Korean hikers enjoy an early morning winter
easier. hike in the park.
Koreans are proud of their country and
what it offers. As you pass the hundreds of
fellow hikers up and down the mountain,
you will be greeted with smiles and
salutations. Although you may see an
occasional foreigner, not many choose to
explore Korea in this way.
Whether your hiking experience is
Dobongsan, or any other mountain in
Korea, a trip to the countryside can be a
rewarding experience. Hiking can be an
inexpensive way to get out and discover Well-marked paths give hikers many options
Korea, and get in some healthy exercise. to explore Dobong Mountain.
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Army expands youth career
guide program to all garrisons
By Wiliam Bradner and Scott Copus
FMWRC
The U.S. Army launched a new youth
educational program called LIFE, Inc.: The
Ultimate Career Guide for Young People
at an event at the Tolson Youth Activities
Center at Fort Bragg last month. LIFE, Inc.
is available to all Army Garrisons through
installation Youth Centers and is sponsored
by Deloitte Foundation.
The LIFE, Inc. program consists of a
Student Book, a Teacher’s Guide with seven
easy-to-teach lessons and activities, a Stu-
dent Journal that each student receives to
record their individual findings, an interac-
tive website (www.nealeslifeinc.com) and
Instructor Training. These were created by
New York Times #1 Best-Selling author and
financial literacy expert, Neale S. Godfrey.
LIFE, Inc. gives today’s youth the op-
portunity to view their future in an inspi-
rational way. One of the most important
aspects of the LIFE, Inc. program is its
ability to help students “envision” future
career possibilities through the use of in-
terviews with “Virtual Role Models.” These
are real people who serve as mentors for the
Eighth Army encourages
Workforce Recruitment Program
Eighth U.S. Army Public Affairs
The Workforce Recruitment Program
for College Students with Disabilities is a
recruitment resource that allows the Eighth
US Army here on Korea to employ talent-
ed, motivated college students with disabil-
ities, while incurring no salary costs. WRP
provides summer work experience and the
opportunity for full-time employment to
college students with disabilities. Co-spon-
sored by the U.S. Department of Labor's
Office of Disability Employment Policy
and the U.S. Department of Defense with
the participation of many other federal
agencies, the program develops partner-
ships with federal agencies, each of whom
makes a commitment to provide summer
jobs and a staff recruiter. Each year, recruit-
ers inter-view students with disabilities at
college and university campuses across the
nation, and develop a data-base listing the
qualifications of each student. Under the
WRP, DoD funds summer interns' salaries.
One of the strongest aspects of the program
is that it provides 8th US Army with access
to potential hires from more than 175 col-
leges and universities, representing all ma-
jors. WRP interns range from college fresh-
men to graduate students and law students,
giving the Installation an opportunity to
employ summer interns from a variety of
specialties. WRP helps prove that people
with disabilities make excellent employees.
Last year, DA allocated the very first slot
slots for Korea to hire college students with
targeted disabilities.
Annually, trained recruiters conduct
personal interviews with interested students
on college and university campuses. From
these interviews, a database is compiled
containing in-formation on more than
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students, reflect on their lives’ journey and
provide useful insights about their own ca-
reer paths. In doing so, the “Virtual Role
Models” show that there are many roads to
success.
Students will also learn how to investi-
gate career options and acquire interview-
ing and financial literacy skills while dis-
covering their unique interests.
One of LIFE, Inc.’s goals is to motivate
the Next Generation to get out of bed ev-
ery morning and be excited about seizing
the work day. Another of its missions is to
“connect-the-dots” for today’s youth, so
that they can understand the importance
and relevance of the subjects they are learn-
ing and be encouraged to stay in school.
“We are thrilled to partner with Delo-
itte Foundation to bring LIFE, Inc. to the
youth at our garrisons,” said Col. Brick
Miller, Commander of the Army Family
and MWR Command, headquarters for
Army Child, Youth and School Services.
LIFE, Inc. materials are available for
FREE PDF download. Army garrisons or
Youth Centers interested in the LIFE, Inc.
program can contact Marshall Scott Copus
at: Marshall.copus@us.army.mil.
1,800 college students and recent gradu-
ates seeking temporary or permanent jobs.
The database is then made available via the
internet at www.wrp.gov. This database is
available year around and is updated every
March. Employers may search the database
by state or by job category to identify ap-
plicants with qualifications for their job
openings. Each search will generate candi-
date profiles, which include academic and
demographic data, contact information,
and recruiter comments.
Employers are free to conduct indepen-
dent interviews with candidates and are
under no obligation to hire. One of the
greatest benefits of WRP is that college
students with disabilities gain work experi-
ence during the summer with the potential
to be hired full time.
In fiscal year 2008, employees with dis-
abilities represented 18.5 percent of the
total 8th US Army work force. Programs
like WRP are an exciting and effective way
of strengthening our participation rates for
employees with disabilities at every site. For
8th US Army, this partnership should help
increase the participation rate of individual
with disabilities and to meet DoD goal of
2 percent by 2010. We encourage all man-
agers to take advantage of this tremendous
resource. Government-wide, employees
with targeted disabilities represented 0.92
percent of the total work force in fiscal year
2007. Targeted disabilities refer to deafness,
blindness, missing extremities, partial pa-
ralysis, complete paralysis, convulsive dis-
orders, mental retardation, mental illness,
and distortion of limbs and/or spine. For
additional information on the Workforce
Recruitment Program please contact Ra-
fael J Reyes at Rafael.reyesserra@us.army.
mil or by phone at DSN 724-6603.
THE MORNING CALM
2009 Eighth Army BATAAN Memorial Death March Qualifier results
Feb. 21 at USAG-Casey
Men’s Division:
Place No. Rank Name Time
1st 219 Capt. PAGON, ALEXANDER G 1:48:49
2nd 149 Staff Sgt. GIFFORD, JEFFREY 2:02:26
3rd 125 1st Sgt. MOORE, ARRON V. 2:02:57
4th 49 1st Lt. SHAFER, JAMES 2:07:12
5th 49 2nd Lt. MANN, MICHAEL 2:07:13
Women’s Division:
1st 266 Sgt. MILLER, AMANDA N. 2:25:40
2nd 255 SSgt. ADAMS, JENNIFER S. 2:27:50
3rd 253 2nd Lt. BREGUET, AMY L. 2:33:49
4th 273 Capt. GLADE, ALEX 2:34:03
5th 260 Capt. CUSHING, ROBIN 2:39:26
Team Event
1st 49 1st Lt. SHAFER, JAMES 2:31:29
49 1st Lt. DOBYNS, MATT
49 SSgt. DEHNERT, JOSHUA
49 PV2 PIMENTEL, RODRIGO
49 2nd Lt. MANN, MICHAEL
2nd 44 2nd Lt. GREGORY, SHANE 2:40:44
44 Pfc. PIGUERO, ANDERSON
44 Pfc. NELSON, GERLAD
44 2nd Lt. SILAYEV, VLADISLA
44 1st Lt. PARK, ROBIN
Total Participants: Men's Div (Individual) 119
Women's Div (Individual) 22
Teams (5 persons): 13 teams 65
Job announcements in Korea
Department of Defense Dependents Schools,
Korea District Vacancy Announcement
Announcement Number: 09-005- Korea District School Support Positions
Opening Date: Jan. 1, 2009 /Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2009
Positions:
Monitor, YB-0303-01
Monitor (Lead), YB-0303-01
Educational Aid, YB-1701-01
Educational Aid (Kindergarten), YB-1702-01
Educational Aid (Special Education), YB-1702-01
Educational Aid (Sure Start Program Assistant), YB-1702-01
Health Technician (Office Automation), YI-0640-01*
Library Aid, YB-1411-01*
Library Technician (Office Automation), YB-1411-01*
Office Automation Clerk, YB-0326-01*
Office Automation Assistant, YB-0326-01
Office Automation Assistant (Special Education Assessor),YB-0326-01*
Secretary (Office Automation), YB-0318-01
School Information Assistant (Office Automation), YB-0303-01*
School Support Assistant, YB-0303-01
School Support Coordinator, YB-0303-02*
DoA Vacancy Position:Food Service Worker
Announcement Number: KRNAFEZ09001-K1-LNOC
Opening Date: February 10, 2009 /Closing Date: December 28, 2009
Periodic Cut Off Date: 15th day of each month
Place of Work: USAG-Camp Casey/CRC, COD, APO AP 96224-5543, Tongduchon/
Uijongbu, Korea
Position Status: This announcement may be used to fill permanent full-time, part-
time or intermittent positions. Indicate on your resume your availability for any of these
appointments.
Number of Vacancy: Multi
Changes to the Job Announcement: Local National (LN) Designated Position: This
position is designated for LN occupancy. Selected applicant will have no rights under
reduction in force and will be subject to displacement under a local national reduction
in force.
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Year of the NCO

‘You really have to come in and do your job right’
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Historically, the largest segment of Army
recruits are between 18-24 years of age.
College benefits and enlistment bonuses are
among key incentives motivating this part of
America’s population to go Army.
While most troops complete their
initial service obligation and move on to
college, some discover Army life to be a
career of choice as they advance into the
Noncommissioned officer ranks.
Staff Sgt. Timothy Robinson, Movement
Supervisor, 52nd Ordnance Company said
he wanted to do something more with his
life and make better choices than his high
school classmates were making.
“I noticed that many of my friends did
not really properly prepare for college, and
I didn’t want to fall into that same groove,”
said Robinson. “I wanted to get out into
the world and see places and my first step
was the Army.”
Robinson said after serving his initial
active duty obligation and several years in
the Army Reserve he had more to accomplish
on active duty service. But opportunity for
promotion to the NCO ranks was different
during the 1980s.
“The biggest challenge I faced when I
went active duty was high cutoff scores for
promotion,” he said. “When I first starting
getting into my promotion window for
sergeant, the cutoff score on the old point
system was 998, but I stayed focused, went
to college and built up my civilian education
promotion points.”
Robinson said serving in the Army was a
great way of getting help to pay for college
courses early in his career.
“Civilian education was a big part of my
equation in the ‘80s but it wasn’t driven
into Soldiers like it is today,” he said. “First
sergeants tell us to go through school and
there are several programs in place to assist
Soldiers along the way. There really is
no excuse today to not complete civilian
education courses.”
Robinson said he still takes college
courses because someday there will be a life
after Army.
“The best opportunity for Soldiers today
is education and I still take advantage of
that,” he said. “The Army changes with
the times and you have to have that mind
set to not be stuck in one mode. You have
to be prepared to change along with the
times. Even though I was born in the 60s
I still have to have an open mind to work
with today’s new Soldiers who were born 20
years or more after I was.”
Robinson said he’s in a perfect position
to share Army experiences with new Soldiers
and notes solid work ethics is a cornerstone
of Soldier success.
“If you have a good, honest work ethic,
it pays off. Your work ethic, and the way
you handle different tasks and assignments
makes a difference – and you really have to
come in and do your job right.”
“You’ve also got to share information
learned from mistakes you’ve made and look
out for them and give Soldiers constructive
advice. Imparting good knowledge into
Soldiers will help them progress to the NCO
ranks and through their lives” Staff Sgt. Timothy Robinson, 52nd Ordnance Co. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall

US, ROK Armies enhance capabilities

Maj. Gen. Lee, Young-Seok, 36th Infantry ivision Republic of Korea Army commander and Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr., USAG-Humphreys commander sign a
memorandum of agreement at a ceremony recently here. The MOA signified a mutal security agreement between the U.S. and ROK Armies, allowing each to
defensively posture against the war on terrorism. View this photo online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
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News & Notes 4-H Club teaches hands-on learning to youth

Tobacco Cessation Program
Area III Health Promotion is offering monthly
tobacco cessation classes Wednesdays from 10
until 11:30 a.m. This program is free to participants.
To register contact Jean Dumoulin at 753-7657 or
jean.dumoulin@amedd.army.mil.

February is American Heart Month

Humphreys American School Parent Teacher
Student Organization, USAG-Humphreys School
Liaison Services and the 65th Medical Brigade
Area III Health Promotions are hosting Walk 1
Mile for Heart Health. The event will be held at the
Super Gym Feb. 28. Registration begins 8 a.m.
and the walk begins at 9 a.m. Participants are
asked to wear red for heart health awareness.

Aviation Birthday Ball

The Morning Calm Chapter of the Army Aviation
Association of America will sponsor the Aviation
Birthday Ball Friday, Apr. 17 at the Grand Hyatt
Hotel in Seoul. Social begins at 5:15 p.m. and
dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. The attire is mess dress,
dress blues or Class A’s, or formal civilian dress.
Tickets are $45 each. The event is open to all 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade Servicemembers, Civilian
employees, and Families. For more information,
contact Capt. Laura McKenna at 753-5863.

EDIS Well Baby Clinic

The Educational and Developmental Intervention
Services is offering a clinic on raising your baby.
Clinic is held every third Friday of the month from
2 to 4 p.m. by individual appointment only. To sign
up, call EDIS at 738-4422.
Stress Management Classes
ACS offers weekly stress management classes
Thursdays from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Bldg. 311.
Sessions are designed to help individuals learn
more effective ways for handling stress in everyday
life. All ID Card holders are eligible for the course.
Contact ACS at 753-8401 for more information.
Change in Sick Call Hours
75th Medical Company Area Support, U.S. Army
Health Clinic - USAG-Humphreys announces
a change in sick call hours. Sick call hours are
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Monday through 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.
New Humphreys Flickr Website
Want to get copies of photos of a community
event? It’s easy now that USAG-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.
Call 754-8598 for more information.
Military Police conduct Bicycle round-up
Beginning March 2, any bicycle found on
USAG-Humphreys that has not been registured
will be impounded for ninety (90) days and if
not claimed will be disposed of.
To register bikes on USAG-Humphreys, go to
Pass and ID section, Bldg 544 and pick up a
registration form.
Impounded bicycles can be claimed by
calling the Military Police Traffic Section at
DSN: 754-6600 or Cell: 010-7178-0249
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
or products to Ken Hall at the USAG-
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at 754-8847
or kenneth.david.hall@korea.army.mil.
Humphreys American School elementary students learn how phototography cameras work during their first 4-H photography club meeting at the
USAG-Humphreys Child Developement center recently. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Humphreys American School students
have joined one of America’s oldest youth
organizations at the Child Development
Center here.
Six after-school kindergarten students
met for their first 4-H photography club
meeting recently at the CDC to learn about
photography and how to take photos.
The year-round 4-H Club meetings
held at the CDC are optional for children
and they can participate in a variety of
clubs which meet on a weekly basis for six
weeks.
The 4-H Club had its grass-roots
beginnings in Ohio in 1902. In 1914,
Congress created the Cooperative Extension
Service, a part of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. This became known as the
New health care options for Humphreys inspired by AFAP forum
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — An
answer to one critical issue raised during
USAG-Humphreys most recent Army
Family Action Plan forum has arrived for the
benefit of community members here.
Last October’s AFAP forum highlighted
issues and concerns that elected
representatives from throughout the
Humphreys community voiced and debated
during the three-day event.
Lt. Col. Bart J. Meyers, a Family Practice
and Obstetrics and Gynecologist, assumed
duty as the USAG-Humphreys Medical
Clinic Officer in Charge Jan. 15. Meyers
transferred to the Humphreys Medical
Clinic as a result of community concerns
brought up during AFAP, and from patient
needs he was already familiar with.
“For several months, I was coming
4-H Club, which focuses teaching and
mentoring aspects of “head, heart, hands,
and health.”
“I think 4-H Club helps children become
well-rounded individuals,” said Alyssa
Herron, 4-H club leader and lead program
assistant for the after-school kindergarten
classroom. “It is also important I think
because it will also help them to be better
people in society.”
The photography meeting began with
Herron calling the meeting to order and
then in unison, Miriya Burke, 6, Devon
Hurt, 5, Amaya Johnson, 5, Hope Yerdon,
6, Luke Clements, 6 and Kayla Spangler, 5
recited the 4-H pledge.
“I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my
heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger
service, and my health to better living, for
my club, my community, my country, and
my world,” said the students in unison.
Next, the students elected a president and
down twice every month from Yongsan
to support patient care needs here,” said
Meyers. “Patients and Family Members I
was treating here told me they wished I was
here all the time.”
Meyers said that women who are early
along in their pregnancies have taken
advantage of the new health care option
here, but some of the patients who are very
far along in their pregnancies being treated
by other OBGYN’s at Yongsan continue to
receive health care there.
“There have been a lot of good comments
and the patients are very happy that they
no longer have to make the long trip to
Yongsan for their Family health care needs,”
he said.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Slaughter, 75th
Medical Company said it’s nice to have an
OBGYN provider at Humphreys to treat
his expectant wife.
“It’s great that we no longer have to drive
vice president of their photography club.
“4-H Club teaches children the
importance of democracy because for each
club we elect a president and vice president,”
said Herron. “It also teaches them how to be
more involved with their communities.”
During the meeting, Herron showed the
children how a camera’s view finder works
with a piece of paper and then the inagural
Humphreys Garrison 4-H photography club
meeting adjourned.
“I think the 4-H program is an awesome
program and this is our first year that we
started the program at the CDC,” said Joyce
Sumpter, Child and Youth services acting
director. “It also gives children a glimpse
of what they have to look forward to at the
youth center, when they go into the school
age services next year.”
Humphreys Child and Youth services
offer several 4-H Club activities for 1st
through 5th graders.
all the way to Yongsan for this type of health
care,” he said.
AFAP forums are conducted annually at
the installation level. Delegates are chosen
from active and Reserve Soldiers, retirees,
surviving spouses, Department of the Army
Civilians, Family Members, and tenant
organizations to identify issues they believe
are important to improving quality of life
in their community.
Installation commanders participate in
the forum, interacting with delegates to try
and resolve issues. About 90 percent of AFAP
issues are worked at a local level, resulting in
ongoing community improvements.
“Peoples voices are heard,” said Jean
Dumoulin, USAG-Humphreys health
promotion coordinator. “Many women
have told me how happy they are with the
convenience of not having to drive all the
way to Yongsan. It shows that the AFAP
process really does work.”
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African-American History month observed
Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Thompson, 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion reads original poetry during an African-American observance event
at the Provider Grill here, Feb. 19. View this photo online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Soldiers
from the 194th Combat Sustainment
Support Battalion hosted an African-
American History month observance at the
Army Emergency Relief fundraising kicks-off March 1
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — An
opportunity for Soldiers to help their
fellow Soldiers begins March 1 with the
Army Emergency Relief annual fundraising
campaign here.
According to Brenda Reta, AER
Community Area Project Officer, AER
hopes to raise $110 thousand between
March 1 and May 15.
“A lot of people still have the Combined
Federal Campaign in their mind, and are
wondering why people are still asking for
financial donations,” said Reta. “The AER
program is only for Soldiers and funds
raised during this campaign are channeled
to Soldiers and their Families. CFC is world-
wide, and AER funds raised are for Army
Families in need.”
Reta said that money raised is given
to Army Families who are facing tough
financial times to help them catch up.
“What AER can do is provide no-interest
loans or grants for Soldiers who qualify
to help them pay for life expenses such as
college tuition for their dependants, and
emergency financial relief,” she said. “The
type of loan or grant awarded will depend
on the financial history and ability of each
Soldier on a case-by-case basis.”
According to their Web site, AER
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because it enhances cross-cultural awareness
and harmony among all military members,
their Families and the Civilian workforce.
“Our vision today is that you leave here
with a sense of duty to educate and empower
yourselves and others to work in harmony
with all people regardless of their race, creed
or color,” she said.
Featured guest speaker Maj. Michael
Bruens, 194th CSSB Support Operations
officer said he was honored to be with
Soldiers in attendance.
“We take the month of February every
year to celebrate the long and distinguished
history of African-Americans and their
roles of influence in American history,” said
Bruens. “At the heart of this history is hard
work, dedication, and determination.
“Throughout the 1800’s and 1900’s,
African-Americans were not without strife
and with each success came much sacrifice,
and many setbacks,” he said.
“There have also been many success stories
towards equality. There are countless acts
of courage and valor by African-Americans
serving in the U.S. military during times
of war.”
Bruens said Barrack Obama’s presidential
election win was a great accomplishment
and an positive result of perseverance of
African-Americans.
Provider Grill here Feb. 19. 194th CSSB Command Sergeant Major “Make no mistake – I don’t see this
Guest speakers read poetry and shared their Nichelle Fails. “We use this opportunity as accomplishment as an achievement of the
insights on African-American heritage. a vehicle to continue to educate and uplift African-American community alone, I see
“The purpose of African-American History our community while fostering interaction this and all successes by African-Americans
month observance is to recognize the of personnel of all races, ages, and gender.” in business, entertainment, professional
continuous achievements and contributions Fails said it’s important for military sports and government as an achievement
made by African or Black Americans,” said installations to host observances like these of the United States of America.”
Soldiers prepare for the 2009 Army Emergency Relief Campaign, taking place March 1 through May 15. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
assistance is available to Soldiers and their unit representatives reach every Soldier from plane ticket or money to pay a bill, they’re
Families at more than 1,000 locations Private through Colonel, and hopefully there to help Soldiers make ends meet.”
around the world, and all contributions are people will be inspired to give donations to Since it was established in 1942, AER
tax deductable. Unit representatives from Army Emergency Relief.” has helped more than 3 million Soldiers
throughout Area III are now available to Dumoulin said that all Soldiers will have and Family Members with more than $1
take AER donations. some kind of emergency at some point billion in financial assistance. Soldiers,
“I want to make sure that all of our during their careers and that AER is there Family Members, Civilians, and retirees
Soldiers have an opportunity to give to help. can donate to AER. For more information
something to AER,” said Humphreys “You may have the cash on hand or you about making a donation, see your unit
Garrison Commander Col. John E. may not have the cash on hand – that’s what representative or call Brenda Reta at DSN:
Dumoulin during the AER kick-off event AER is all about,” he said. “When you’re 753-7327 or email at brenda.reta@korea.
here Feb. 19. “It is our intention that AER really in a bind, and you need help with a army.mil
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USAG-Daegu’s Good Neighbor Program

invites Nam-gu residents to garrison
By Kim, Moon-hee
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER — Daegu local

residents and their English instructor
from English class at Namgu district
office visited United States Army Garrison
Daegu’s installations, Feb. 24. As a part of
the Good Neighbor Program, community
people get to visit USAG-Daegu, which
promotes a better relationship between the
local community and U.S. Army.
The installation tour began with a
barracks tour at Camp Henry. HHC,
USAG-Daegu Soldiers led the visitors into
their barracks, showing the visitors their
rooms and facilities.
“It was great and fun to see U.S. Army
Soldiers and how they live. It was first time
for me to visit and I wish there is more
opportunity for us to visit more often,” said
Lee, Young-ja, one of the visitors.
After the barracks tour, the visitors
got to tour Camp Henry and went to the
Dining Facility at Camp Walker for lunch.
After lunch they visited the Camp Walker HHC, USAG-Daegu Pvt. Kayla Morgan explains barracks-living to Nam-gu local residents, showing the visitors her room and other
Commissary. barracks facilities during the installation tour held by USAG-Daegu, Feb. 24. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Moon-hee
Then they went to Camp Walker
Communities Activity Center to meet games including ping-pong. what the Soldiers said,” said Yoon, Jeong- USAG Daegu hopes to encourage more
HHC, USAG-Daegu Soldiers. They got to “It was fun to visit! I was a little bit sook, one of the visitors. visits to the camp, which serves as a means
have a conversation among the visitors and afraid of speaking English but I was After the Community Activity Center tour, to strengthen the friendly ties with the local
Soldiers. The visitors also played various surprised that I was able to understand they concluded the tour of the installation. community.

Year of the Noncommissioned officer

Sgt. 1st Class Tara Jamale Abrams 501st Sust. Bde., 19th ESC
By Master Sgt. Christine S. Thompson
19th ESC Public Affairs
She stands tall and quiet, unassuming
even, but no one would ever mistake
her for meek, for there is a strength that
emanates from her very character, for she is
a noncommissioned officer assigned to the
501st Sustainment Brigade.
Sgt. 1st Class Tara Jamale Abrams,
noncommissioned officer in charge
of host nation support, 501st Sust.
Bde., 19th Expeditionary Sustainment
Command, joined the ranks of the Army
in November of 1993 from her hometown
of Milledville, Ga., in part due to her
competitive nature.
“I joined the Army because it was a
challenge between my friend and I,” said
Abrams. “It started out as something to do,
I just wanted to serve my initial term and
then go to college.”
Just doing the bare minimum was never
really part of Abrams nature, a trait that
worked to the Army’s advantage as Abrams
made the decision to make the Army a
career.
“I excelled quickly after I joined the
Army and I liked being a leader,” said
Abrams. “Simply put, I enjoy training and
mentoring Soldiers.”
Abrams ability to lead and mentor
Soldiers is inspired by having strong
noncommissioned officer mentors of her
own from whom she has learned many of
the traits of being a great NCO.
“I have been most inspired in the Army
by Sgt. 1st Class Simmons and Command
Sgt. Maj. Joanne Bridges, because they were
both females who did not allow anything
to hinder them from achieving their goals,”
said Abrams. “They always upheld the
standards and firmly believed in taking care
of Soldiers.”
Abrams also contributes a lot of her
accomplishments in life to forces outside of
the Army, without which, she would not be
where she is today.
“My parents have inspired me most in
my life,” said Abrams. “They provided me a
sound foundation that attributed immensely
to my success.”
Although Abrams has had many successes
and achievements in her career, a couple
stand out above all the others.
“My most significant accomplishments
since joining the Army are earning my
degree and being inducted into the Sergeant
Audie Murphy Club,” said Abrams.
Always humble Abrams does not mention
being elected president of the Daegu chapter
of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.
What is Abrams advice to new Soldiers
just joining the ranks today?
Sgt. 1st Class Tara Jamale Abrams, noncommissioned officer in charge of host nation “Strive everyday to be better than you
support, 501st Sust. Bde., 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, was recognized were the day before.”
as year of the NCO. — U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Christine S. Thompson Sound like good advice for all Soldiers.
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t News & Notes Let go of the rountine and join the party:
Camp Carroll Lunch Buffet Camp Carroll Exclusive Fitness Programs
Camp Carroll Bowling Center provides
All-you-can-eat daily international
lunch buffet. The menu varies daily.
Monday is Italian, Tuesday is Mexican,
Wednesday is oriental, Thursday is
all American and Friday is fish fry.
It opens from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It
costs $7.95. For more information call
765-4470.

2009 DSA Tuition Scholarship

Applications for five tuition-only
scholarships totaling $10,000 are
now available to qualifying Daegu
Spouse Association members and
their dependents. The application with
applicable rules is available online at
www.taeguspouses.org. Submission
deadline is March 31, 2009. Contact
Laurie Slade at sladeborg@aol.com or
010-8671-6061 for more information.

Daegu Spouses Association
DSA is accepting application for
2009-2010 board positions. Positions
available are president, first and
second vice president and secretary.
DSA will accept application from
Feb until Apr. 10. If interested please
contact Kelly Gemin at geminkl@
yahoo.com, 010-8671-7042 or you
can pick one from the Apple Tree.
501st Brigade Dining in
They are having a 501st Brigade Dining
in, Apr. 17 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the
Evergreen Community Club on Camp
Walker. The event is for military E7
and above. The cost is $35.00 and all
tickets must be purchased by Apr. 10.
POC to purchase tickets is Sgt. Maj.
Patterson at 765-7517.
Camp Carroll Worship Service
Every Tuesday there will be an 11:40
a.m. worship service at the Camp
Carroll Chapel. Everyone is invited.
Lunch will be provided after the service.
For more information, contact the Camp
Carroll Chapel staff at 765-8343.
DAS Leadership Conference
Daegu American School holds third
annual leadership conference Feb
27-28 from Friday 5 p.m. until Saturday
7 p.m. It is at DAS annex building. The
conference is for DAS students interested
in leadership training and community
members willing to train the students. If
interested contact Thelberstine Buford at
thelberstine.buford@pac.dodea.edu.
Apple Tree Gift Shop
Come visit the apple tree gift shop. It
is located next to the Evergreen Golf
Club parking lot. Ask about group
shopping dates, 60 days layaway
Korean Furniture, Souvenirs, Celadon,
Jewelry and much, much more! It
opens on Wednesday and Saturday
from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to
download high-resolution versions
of the photos featured in the USAG-
Daegu section of the Morning Calm.
Camp Carroll sports, fitness & aquatics director Modesto C. Algarin conducts spinning class every monday and wednesday at 5:30
p.m. The entire USAG-Daegu community is welcomed to experience fun-exercise. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee, Dodam
By Modesto C. Algarin
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Director
Winter is now almost over and the
weather gets warmer day by day. It is time
to wake up from hibernation and start
exercise for new fresh spring. Camp Carroll
Crown Jewel Fitness Center, fortunately,
provides several programs for Soldiers
and civilian personnel to work out more
interestingly. They currently work with
two successful programs: Spinning and
Zumba.
During Zumba class, they utilize the
principles of fitness interval training and
resistance training in a blend of musical
beats from all across Latin America in
an easy-going atmosphere; some can say
a party type of atmosphere. You add
kicking, punching or Cardio-Kickboxing
to maximize caloric output, fat burning,
and total body toning.
They call this class, “It’s a way of mixing
body sculpting movements with easy-to-
USAG-Daegu job profile: USAG-Daegu Fire Prevention Chief
How do you help USAG-Daegu to
accomplish its mission?
The mission of the Fire & Emergency
Service is to protect lives, property and
the environment; we do this as a team of
professionals in fire prevention, training
and fire fighting operations. By doing
this job we ensure that the personnel and
equipment needed by USFK are available to
fight not burnt up in a fire. With the added
requirement of protecting the environment
we make sure we leave this world better off
for future generations.
What qualities does your job require?
I must have the ability to interact with
everyone on the installation from the
children up to the Commander. I must be
able to convey the fire prevention message to
everyone regardless of their background.
What do you like most about your job?
I have been a firefighter for 31 years;
cutting away a car wrapped around a
person, stopping a fire before it can destroy,
saving a life, these are unbeatable rushes.
The incredible joy I get in teaching other
follow dance steps,” nothing that will create ride but there will not be definable pattern
or give you any stress if you are one of those to the exercises.
people who have only a left foot or better Each person in the class can choose their
to say no rhythm. More so the class “It’s own goals for the session. Some participants
fun and addictive it will make you want to choose to maintain a moderate, aerobic
come back over and over again for more fun intensity level, while others drive their
on the move. Zumba class begins March. heart rates higher in intervals of anaerobic
2 every Monday through Wednesday at activity.
6:30 p.m. You must bring a towel and a Besides being a great form of aerobic
water bottle. activity (burning between 500-700 calories
Speaking of Spinning class, a typical class in 45 minutes), indoor cycling is also
involves a single instructor at the front of beneficial in strengthening the muscles
the class who leads the participants through of the lower body. It tones the quadriceps
routines that are designed to simulate and hamstrings, along with working the
terrain and situations similar to riding a back and hips. It can be difficult to stay at
bike outdoors. Some of the movements and the moderate level in a class that is geared
positions include hill climbs, sprints and towards more intensity
interval training. A well-trained instructor You will find yourself having a blast
uses music, motivation and enthusiastic while you ride your way to a leaner,
coaching to lead students through a ride stronger body. There are only 10 bikes
that best suits their fitness level and goals. available by reservation. Classes are on
Most instructors will lead what is called an Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
interval ride. This is where students will For more information call Camp Carroll
sprint, run, climb, and jump all in the same Crown Jewel Fitness Center at 765-8287.
Mr. Andrew M. Allen
USAG-Daegu Fire & Emergency Service, Fire Prevention Chief
firefighters what I know and learning new wash it off or get it out. It is this past that
aspects of this profession gives me a thrill drives me to try and prevent fires from
every day. starting in the first place and minimize the
What is one thing about your job that effects a fire can have should a fire occur. I
most people don’t know? have learned over the years it is far cheaper
This is not Hollywood; what I see, smell and easier to prevent a fire then it is to fight a
and feel at a fire never leaves me; you cannot fire and try to restore all that is lost in a fire.
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FEBRUARY 27, 2009
Fire Safety Corner
Electrical transformer dangers!
By Andrew M. Allen
USAG-Daegu Fire & Emergency Services
In the Korean community the
electrical system is different than what
we have in America; here we have 220
volts compared to the U.S. at 110 volts.
The problem many Americans face is the
use of ‘step down transformers’.
Here is what you need to know:
1. Many appliances are multivolt,
check the appliance, if it is rated for 220
volts, then plug it into the appropriate
outlet. Some appliance have a switch
to go between 110 to 220 volts while
others are automatic; check before
plugging it in.
Example of what to look for:
I N P U T / A L I M E N TAT I O N :
100-240V~50-60Hz 1.6A Max
2. If transformers are very warm or
hot, you are overloading it! Get another
transformer or a larger capacity unit.
3. Transformers generate some heat,
so keep the vent holes clear. Keep
combustibles such as paper and trash
cans at least 18 inches away.
4. Turn transformers off when not in
use. Transformers are always drawing
power when turned on. If the unit does
not have a switch, then it is pulling power
whenever it is plugged in! Unplug them
when not in use and save money.
5. Do not place transformer where
water can spill on to them, such as
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kitchen counters, under sinks or
bathroom floors.
6. Do not place transformer where
you cannot easily turn the unit off or
unplug it.
7. Most transformers do not have
grounding plugs! Just because the unit
has the U.S. “3-Prong” receptacle does
not mean it is grounded.
Look at the Korean plug end; if it has
the two metal tabs on the side that line
up with the plug receptacle side tabs,
then the unit should be grounded.
This plug has the two side tabs, one
on top, one on the bottom.
8. If you have received shocks from
appliances in your home, you need to
have the electrical system tested right
away. Many older Korean homes and
apartments have incorrect ground
wiring or no ground wire at all. Contact
the owner if you suspect a problem.
If you have any questions about Fire
Safety, please contact your local Fire
Prevention Office. For Camp Walker,
Henry and George call Mr. Sin at 768-
7867, for Camp Carroll and Apo call
Mr Yon at 765-7190 and for BSF call
Mr Kim at 763-7209.
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AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE

APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

KOEZ09293433 Supv Logistics Management Specialist YC-2 19th SC(E), Cp. Henry Mar. 3
KOEZ09319832 Admin Support Assistant YB-1/2 CHRA, CPAC, Cp. Henry Mar. 5
KOEZ09270281 Pans & Ops Specialist GS-11 USAG, DPTMS, Cp. Henry Mar. 6
KOEZ09308975 Family Readiness Program Asst. YB-1 25th Trans Bn, Cp. Henry Mar. 6
KOEZ09308883 Supv Supply Spec YC-2 MSC-K, Cp. Carroll Mar. 6
KOEZ09308871 Supv Maintenance Manager YC-2 MSC-K, Cp. Carroll Mar. 6
KOEZ09329369 Office Support Assistant YB-2 AFSBN-NEA, Cp. Carroll Mar. 6
KOEZ08137896 Health Promotion Coordinator GS-11 18th Med Com, Cp Henry Mar. 9
KOEZ08186601R Medical Support Assistant GS-5 Medical Clinic, Cp. Carroll Mar. 9
KOEZ09334712 Store Worker GS-4 Commissary, Cp. Carroll Mar. 9
KOEZ09228585 Supervisory Industrial Engineering YC-2 USAG-D DPW, Cp. Henry Mar. 11
KOEZ09228588 Civil Engineer GS-11 USAG-D DPW, Cp. Henry Mar. 11
KOEZ09293680 Multiple YF-2 Army Engineer, Cp. Henry Mar. 13
KOEZ09312701 Food Service Mgt Specialist GS-11 USAG, DOL, Cp. Henry Mar. 18

NAF US CITIZEN POSITION

KRNAFEZ090008WW Supv Sports Specialist NF-4 FTW Center, Cp. Henry Mar. 3
KRNAFEZ090007WW Librarian NF-4 CRD, Library, Cp. Walker Mar. 3
KRNAFEZ09-003-K4-R Administrative Assistant NF-2 CYS2, CDC, Cp. George Mar. 4
WENAFFC09319247 District Manager NF-4 Stars&Stripes, Cp. Henry Jun. 1

CONTRACT
NAFIB3-09-R-0008 Gymnastics Instructor N/A CYS2, Cp. Walker Mar. 18
N/A On-Call HR Specialist N/A MPD, Cp. Henry Until Filled
N/A Part-Time ACAP Counselor N/A ACAP, Cp. Henry Until Filled
N/A Various Duties N/A Education Center Until Filled

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