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OCTOBER 22, 2010 • Volume 9, Issue 4 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil

Yongsan
Humbles
Humphreys

Teams battle for

championship during
2010 Eighth Army
Soccer Tournament
See full story, Page10

u Soccer Tournament Images

To see more photos of the 8th
Army tournament, go to www.
flickr.com/usag-yongsan.

Cpl. Yoo Sun-jong, U.S. Army Garrison

Yongsan soccer team captain, passes to
his teammate during the 2010 8th U.S.
Army Intramural Soccer Tournament fi-
nals played against USAG Humphreys
Saturday. The Yongsan team snatched
the championship title by crush-
ing Humphreys in the final game,
3-1. The double-elimination tour-
nament was held at Colier Field
House, Yongsan Garrison from
Oct. 14 to Saturday. — U.S. Army
photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn

‘I can stay forever’ DADT update Commissary GARRISONS

Inside

Find out what keeps See ‘small- Defense Department yields
this Korean driving, arms’ images
to California judge injunc-
Page 14 from Daegu
tion stating the military’s
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
law is unconstitutional. The
Justice Department filed
an emergency appeal to
FEATURE halt the injunction. See full
Range qualification, Page 16 story, Page 2
Yongsan grocery shopping
just got better: Page 9
Defense News P02
USAG Red Cloud P05
USAG Casey P05
USAG Yongsan P09
USAG Humphreys P21
USAG Daegu P25
Sights & Sounds P03
Command Perspective P04
Photo Feature Page P16

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CI Officer: Jane Lee
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NEWS
DoD backs Calif. judge
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ injunction stands, Justice Department appeals
By Jim Garamone and Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - The Defense De-
partment said it would abide by the
injunction issued by a California judge
on the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law while
the Justice Department appealed the
decision, Wednesday.
The emergency motion filed in the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Cir-
cuit asks the court to stop, or “stay,” im-
mediately U.S. District Judge Virginia
Phillips’ Oct. 12 indefinite injunction
against the law that bans gays and
lesbians from serving openly in the
military. The injunction grew from her
Sept. 9 decision that the Don’t Ask,
Don’t Tell law is unconstitutional, vio-
lating the 1st and 5th amendments.
Her injunction ordered the govern-
ment, “immediately to suspend and
discontinue any investigation, or dis-
charge, separation or other proceeding
that may have commenced under the
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Act or its imple-
menting regulations.”
The injunction and appeal have
caused uncertainty for servicemem-
bers about the law, Stanley wrote. “We
note for servicemembers that altering
their personal conduct in this legally
uncertain environment may have ad-
verse consequences for themselves or
others should the court’s decision be
reversed,” the undersecretary said.
The department wants any changes
to the law to be studied, Stanley said.
Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander of
U.S. Army Europe, and Jeh Johnson,
the department’s general counsel, are
co-chairing a working group studying
the implications of changes in the law.
VA to veterans: ‘Use Benefits’
Only one third of service-
members take advantage
of available services
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - The Department
of Veterans Affairs recently launched
a campaign to encourage veterans of
Iraq and Afghanistan to take advantage
of available VA benefits and services.
The VA broadcasted the first in a
series of paid multimedia advertise-
ments Oct. 11 in six major U.S. markets
as part of its National Veterans Aware-
ness Campaign, VA Press Secretary Ka-
tie Roberts said.
The new ad promotes one of VA
Secretary Eric K. Shinseki’s top priori-
ties: providing more veterans access to
VA services, Roberts said. Only about
8 million of the more than 23 million
veterans around the country take ad-
vantage of VA benefits or health care,
she said.
“This advertising campaign is an ef-
fort to bridge the gap,” Roberts said.
VA benefits available at: http://va.gov/myVA
“R
equiring the department
to cease all enforcement of ‘Don’t
Ask, Don’t Tell,’ immediately and
worldwide, will cause significant
disruptions to the force ...”
The working group has surveyed
hundreds of thousands of service-
members and their families for their
opinions on how to best move forward.
The group is to present its report to
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates
Dec. 1.
“Requiring the department to cease
all enforcement of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t
Tell,’ immediately and worldwide, will
cause significant disruptions to the
force in the short term and, in the long
term, would likely undermine the ef-
fectiveness of any transition to accept-
ing open service by gays and lesbians
in the event the law is repealed or elim-
inated,” Stanley said in a deposition
filed with the court yesterday.
The department will need to edu-
cate and train the force on any changes
to the law, and will need to revise doz-
ens of instructions, regulations and
policies, Stanley said. With tens of
thousands of servicemembers in Iraq
“VA wants servicemembers and vet-
erans to know we are a resource. The
sooner we meet their needs, the less
likely they are to encounter the reper-
cussions commonly associated with
their post-combat experience.”
Former Marine Sgt. Robert Kugler,
an Iraqi war veteran, plays the lead role
in VA’s first television ad, “What Lies
Ahead.”
Kugler was deployed to Iraq when
his brother, Mike Doheny, a Marine
veteran working as a civilian security
contractor for the Army Corps of Engi-
neers, was killed during an improvised
explosive device attack southeast of
Baghdad. Kugler escorted his brother’s
body home to Broken Bow, Neb., and
then returned to Iraq to finish his de-
ployment.
After separating from the military,
Kugler heeded the advice Mike left be-
hind in a letter to be opened only upon
his death: Follow your dreams and do
the things you’ve always wanted.
For Rob, that meant moving to Los
Angeles and pursing an acting ca-
reer. He currently takes improvisation
classes at the Groundlings Theater and
School and has appeared in several TV
THE MORNING CALM
— Dr. Clifford L. Stanley
Undersecretary of Defense
for personnel and readiness
and Afghanistan, this training cannot
be provided instantaneously, he said.
“The secretary of defense specifi-
cally cited the need to avoid interfering
with combat operations when charg-
ing the working group with developing
a plan for implementing repeal of the
[Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell] policy; the same
concern applies to the judicial invali-
dation of the statute,” Stanley said.
Invalidating the law will require
changes in a number of areas includ-
ing housing, benefits, re-accession,
military equal opportunity, anti-ha-
rassment, standards of conduct, rights
and obligations of the chaplain corps
and others.
“Amending these regulations would
typically take several months,” Stanley
said in the deposition. “To change all
the implicated policies and underlying
regulations will require a massive un-
dertaking by the department and can-
not be done overnight.” x
ads.
In his VA ad debut, Kugler urges
combat veterans transitioning back
to civilian life to take advantage of the
benefits and services they’ve earned.
“Welcome home!” he says in the ad.
“You’ve served your country. Now that
you’ve completed your service, you’ve
got lots of opportunities for your fu-
ture.
“But health comes first,” he contin-
ues. “Sign up for health care at your
nearest VA.”
“Thinking about a job, or school?”
he asks. “The GI Bill can help pay for
college and VA’s job assistance can pre-
pare you for a career.
“Want to buy a house?” he ques-
tions. “See if you qualify for a zero-
down VA home loan.
“It’s your VA,” he concludes. “Take
advantage of your benefits.”
The ad directs viewers to the “My
VA” website to sign up for benefits. The
website can be found at http://va.gov/
myVA.
The “What Lies Ahead” ad is slated
to run through November, Roberts
said, followed by a second ad to run
through the year’s end. x
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Police Blotter
The following entries were ex-
cerpted from the police blotters
the previous week. These entries
may be incomplete and do not
imply guilt or innocence.
USAG Red Cloud
Unsecure Transportation of
Ammunition: Subject operating
a government vehicle was trans-
porting ammunition and while
negotiating a curve two cans of
ammunition fell from the vehi-
cle, into the lanes of traffic with
one can of ammunition striking
a victim’s private vehicle on River
Rd. Dongducheon. Damage to
the victim’s vehicle consisted of
cracks and scratches to the right
front bumper. The subject ren-
dered a written sworn statement
admitting to the offense and was
processed and released on his
own recognizance. All ammuni-
tion remained serviceable and
was accounted for.

USAG Yongsan
Use and Possession of Spice:
Investigation revealed a cell
phone was turned into authori-
ties at Yongsan Garrison. While
attempting to locate the owner,
multiple text messages were
found on the phone with possible
drug references. Investigation re-
vealed the phone’s owner, (Sub-
ject No. 1) who was requested to
come retrieve his cell phone. For
officer safety Subject No. 1 was
searched upon arrival and an
empty bag of Spice was found.
He was advised of his legal
rights, which he waived render-
ing a sworn statement admitting
to smoking Spice. During his in-
terview, Subject No. 1 stated that
he had witnessed another person
(Subject No. 2) purchase Spice.
Subject No. 2 was advised of his
legal rights, which he waived
rendering a sworn statement ad-
mitting to smoking Spice as well
as purchasing Spice from Subject
No. 1. Investigation continues by
military police.
Osan Air Base
Theft: Osan Air Base Ex-
change personnel observed sub-
ject via security video entering
the female’s dressing room with
merchandise (shoes and black
pants). The subject then exited
the dressing room and placed
the shoe box on the shoe rack
and exited the facility. When
the BX personnel made contact
with the subject outside, she
was asked about the shoes. The
subject then admitted the shoes
were in her backpack. BX per-
sonnel then escorted her to the
security office. During process-
ing, the subject was discovered to
be wrongfully in possession of a
military ID card due to being dis-
charged from the military. She
was also found to be in violation
of Korean immigration policy as
she was in Korea for more than
90 days without a valid visa. The
subject’s ID card was confiscated
and released into Korean police
custody.
South Mountain Rice House: Under Seoul Tower
South Mountain, known as Namsan to the Koreans, is home to the iconic Seoul Tower in the middle of the city. There’s a
beautiful walking trail that stretches from the foot of the mountain to the top where the tower is located. To the delight of
hungry by passers, this restaurant sits just off the walking path — a traditional Korean rice house that serves bi bim bop, kim
bop, noodle soup and a number of other traditional Korean food. If ever in Seoul, be sure to check out Namsan trail where
there are traditional attractions such as this rice house. — High dynamic range photo by Russell Wicke
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off–post events and activities
Asan Spavis Hot Springs rated with cherry blossoms, comb-pat- Bukchon Cultural Center
The Asan Spavis is located about terned windows and so on. Visitors can Boasting over 600 years of his-
an hour away from Seoul, using hot also enjoy beautiful crafts in various tory, The Bukchon Cultural Center is
springs waters for its unique sports and exhibition events held in Seongsim situated inside the traditional Buk-
treatment facilities. Spavis is a family- Yegongwon. The place is open to the chon Hanok Village, a narrow series
orientated leisure facility that includes public free of charge. To get there take of roads between Gyeongbokgung
a Treatment Pool that uses hot springs Jonggak Station, Seoul Subway line 1, Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and
water for various medical treatments, Exit 3. Then take the local bus No. 2 Jongmyo. The Bukchon Cultural Cen-
an outdoor hot springs pool, which and get off at Gahoe-dong Office. ter immerses visitors in a traditional
you can enjoy even in the winter, a hot Korean atmosphere as it is centered
springs pool in a cozy hut that’s perfect Namsadang Performances between two of Seoul’s main royal pal-
for families or couples, and a Kids Park Namsadang is a renowned troupe aces. A traditional experience hall and
where children can have a safe and en- that combines regional traditional arts hanok-style restaurant were recently
joyable time. Other facilities include such as acrobatics, singing, dancing built inside the complex, presenting
a snow sledding area, sports massage and circus performances, originating a more enjoyable experience for all
center, skin care treatment center, and from the Anseong area. The troupe visitors. The Bukchon Cultural Cen-
more. To get to the Asan Spavis, take a was formed in honor of Baudeogi, a ter is a traditional Korean-style build-
taxi for about 15 minutes from the Asan celebrated artist of the Joseon Dynasty ing called Hanok Gaok and not only
(Onyang) Terminal. and Korea’s first entertainer. Nam- provides a genuine traditional Korean
sadang performs on an ongoing basis atmosphere, but also offers cultural
Seongsim Yeogongwon Art Studio and also focuses on developing and programs that educate visitors on Ko-
Located in Samcheong-dong promoting various hands on Nam- rea’s history and traditions. Classes
and established in 1981, Seongsim sadang programs. Through their world are also available with lectures lead by
Yeogongwon is an art studio by Sim tour, Namsadang plays a big role in specialists covering a host of topics,
Yong-sik (Intangible Cultural Prop- spreading Korea’s culture worldwide. and special extended lecture programs
erty designated by City of Seoul). He The annual Baudeogi Festival is also that last anywhere from three to six
works on various traditional windows a great opportunity for visitors take in months. Registration can be made over
and doors with his students, promot- various performances and take part in the phone after selecting the lecture of
ing them in Korea and other countries. activities. To get there take a bus to An- your choice. However, be aware that all
In hanok terminology, daemokjang seong from the Seoul Nambu Termi- classes are conducted in Korean only,
means a basic frame of a house while nal. Walk out of the Anseong Terminal so you may need to bring a guide or
somokjang refers to doors, windows, and go south keeping to the left until someone who will be able to translate
and so on that add something to the you get to the Bogae Post Office, a 10-15 for you. To get there go to Anguk Sta-
frame. Doors and windows with beau- minute walk, or two- minute taxi ride. tion, Seoul Subway Line 3, proceed out
tiful patterns are all over the place in Take bus 15-1 from the front of the post of Exit 3 and walk straight in the direc-
Seongsim Arts & Crafts: doors that can office and ride for 5-10 minutes to the tion of Jungang Highschool for 250
hang against a wall, windows deco- Namsadang Training Center. meters.
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Safety is everyone’s responsibility
By Col. Hank Dodge
Red Cloud Garrison Commander
RED CLOUD GARRISON – As the
garrison commander in Warrior Coun-
try – home of the 2nd Infantry Divi-
sion – the safety of every Soldier, civil-
ian employee and family member is my
utmost concern.
You’ve undoubtedly heard it said
countless times: everyone is a safety
officer. While we have the Army Safety
Program, AR 385-10 and the Installa-
tion Management Command’s Safety
Program regulations, it takes a vigilant
community of caring people to ensure
The Army’s Home is a safe place for ev-
eryone.
You have all heard the African
proverb that “It takes village to raise a
child.” Well, I’m here to tell you it takes
an entire community to carry out a
safety program. My Safety Office staff
and I need your help. There simply
aren’t enough of us to be everywhere
to eliminate all potentially unsafe acts
and hazards. Regardless of whether
you are a Soldier, civilian employee or a
family member, I need you take an ac-
tive role as a safety officer in our com-
munity.
Safety begins with developing a
keen sense of “situational” awareness.
Be aware of your surroundings at all
times and realize how your environ-
ment can quickly change to become
hazardous. For example, if you see a
truck blocking the road don’t assume
it’s safe to simply drive around it; some-
one on the opposite side whose vision
is also obscured may step directly into
the path of your automobile. Assume
a potential hazard exists; then move
slowly and cautiously.
We simply must institutionalize
safety. Potentially dangerous acts oc-
cur around us daily. How many times
have you seen an employee cutting
grass or working on a roof without the
required safety devices? I wish you
could tell me you have never seen it,
but I have and I know you have, also.
When we see these unsafe acts, each of
us has a shared responsibility to cor-
rect those Soldiers, civilian employees
or family members.
Don’t be afraid to point out unsafe
NEWS BRIEFS
Holiday Mail Deadline
The recommended mailing dead-
line for sending economy-priced holi-
day packages to servicemembers in
Korea and other places around the
world is Nov. 12. Other deadlines for
arrival by Dec. 25 are Nov. 26 for space-
available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel air-
lift mail; Dec. 10 for priority mail and
first-class mail, letters and cards; and
Dec. 18 for express mail military ser-
vice. Mail sent to overseas military
addresses costs the same as domestic
mail and the usual price for the large
flat-rate box is $14.50. But for pack-
NEWS THE MORNING CALM
— Col. Hank Dodge —
practices or potential safety hazards,
and offer solutions. It’s always better
to be safe than sorry. While the person
committing the potentially unsafe act
may not appreciate it at the time, he
or she will understand you are looking
out for their welfare.
What would you do you if saw some-
one collapse or fall off a roof and stop
breathing? Our Soldiers have been
trained in buddy first aid and cardio-
pulmonary resuscitation, but do the
rest of you know it? The American Red
Cross station offers one CPR course
each month at either Casey Garrison or
Red Cloud Garrison. A nominal invest-
ment in first aid and CPR may one day
make you a hero to someone whose life
you save.
Perhaps you work in an office en-
vironment where the hazards are less
obvious. Think again. Look around
you and perform your own workplace
safety inspection. If you turn around
in your chair and see a maze of wires
connected into an electrical strip, you
probably have a fire safety hazard that
needs to be brought to the attention of
our Directorate of Public Works staff.
Take action. Don’t delay.
Safety is a shared responsibility and
I urge you to take an active role and
become part of the solution. There is
much you can do to keep your buddies
safe and they in turn can do for you. It’s
up to you to ensure The Army’s Home
is a safe one. x
ages heading to APO/FPO addresses,
the Postal Service charges $12.50 or
$11.95 for those who print the priority-
mail postage label online. For specific
restrictions and mailing prices to an
APO/FPO address, visit the Postal Ser-
vice’s online price calculator or a local
post office or call 1-800-ASK-USPS.
Retiree Appreciation Day:
There will be a Retiree Appreciation
Day Oct. 30 in Yongsan’s Seoul Ameri-
can High School gymnasium. Contact
Mark Wade at DSN 730-4133 for more
information.
OCTOBER 22, 2010 USAG RED CLOUD
The Dongducheon Entertainment District in Bosan-dong is home to 49 Korean Special Tourist Association businesses that provide off-duty entertainment for Soldiers from
nearby Casey Garrison. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Eric Verheyen, AFN Casey
Commander asks business owners to help
By Kevin Jackson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
DONGDUCHEON, South Korea
— U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud
commander Col. Hank Dodge had a
simple message for Korean Special
Tourist Association bar and club
owners here Oct. 14: prostitution,
human trafficking and underage
drinking are non-negotiable.
Dodge thanked them for welcoming
Soldiers into their establishments
but reminded them of the Defense
Department’s zero-tolerance policy
against the vices. It was the first
of his quarterly Korean Business
Leaders Forum meetings since taking
command in June.
“We would like to foster a mutually
positive working relationship – a two-
way discussion like we have here today
where we can try to help one another
to create a safe environment,” he told
the business owners from the KSTA’s
Division offer Wi-Fi incentive to boost college enrollment
By Kevin Jackson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON – Maj.
Gen. Michael S. Tucker is set on
changing the educational culture in
Warrior Country and he’s offering Wi-
Fi in dining facilities as an incentive
to encourage his Soldiers to invest in
themselves.
Wi-Fi became operational in
Warrior Country dining facilities Oct. 1
to support Warrior University – an on-
duty hours educational program – by
making it easier for Soldiers to achieve
their educational goals.
Warrior University – sometimes
referred to as “Degree at Three” – isn’t
an institution with walls and degree
programs. It’s a command-sponsored
program that excuses Soldiers from
their regular military duties from
3-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, to
attend class in an education center or
online from an accredited institution.
Lt. Col. Ki Young Pak, chief of
resource management for the 2nd
Inf. Div., said the division is providing
Wi-Fi in the DFAC to give Soldiers a
entertainment district in Bosang-
dong, located across the street from
the Camp Casey main gate.
Dongducheon is a city of 95,000 that
is 30 miles north of Seoul and home to
many 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers.
Army officials in Warrior Country have
worked closely with business owners
in recent years to provide Soldiers here
with a safe environment.
“Prostitution, human trafficking
and underage issues are the same
issues for the past five years,” said
Yu Hong-chun, president of the
KSTA Dongducheon chapter, which
regulates the clubs that solely serve
U.S. servicemembers. “We continue to
work with them.”
Dodge told the business owners
that he has an 18-year-old son who
is attending a university, so he
understands the difficulties they may
face operating businesses frequented
by young Soldiers, many of whom are
away from the United States and their
parents for the first time.
comfortable place to study so more of
them will pursue higher education.
He said it was necessary for the
division to create a “military style
Starbucks” where Soldiers can
have drinks in a quiet environment
conducive to study late into the
evening. Pak sees potential for the
initiative beyond Warrior Country.
Division officials continue to work
with Red Cloud Garrison to determine
the possibility of extending DFAC
hours beyond normal meal hours and
whether food and drinks can be made
available to Soldiers.
“It’s not just a place to eat and I think
that adds a lot of value for the Army as
an institution,” Pak said.
Effective Oct. 1, free Wi-Fi services
went online in the Crusader Restaurant,
Iron Horse and Thunder Inn on Casey
Garrison and in Kilbourne Hall and
the Commanding General’s Mess on
Red Cloud Garrison. It is also on Camp
Hovey in the Sports Café and Thunder
Inn, and in the K-16 Mess. It will also
be installed in the Camp Stanley DFAC
in the near future.
Tucker is a strong advocate of
Problems in the clubs, according
to Dodge, are exacerbated when
inebriated patrons are packed into
an establishment that exceeds its
capacity. He said drunk and disorderly
Soldiers are a mutual concern, but that
business owners can help by enforcing
the maximum capacity.
“We only stand to gain by
working with you to provide a better
environment,” he told the owners
during the 36-minute meeting.
He also said action will be taken if
the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control
Board finds that a club owner turns
a blind eye to prostitution, human
trafficking or underage drinking.
Even so, he said Army officials don’t
want to put an establishment off limits
unless it’s absolutely necessary.
“We don’t get a whole lot of
satisfaction by putting a place off
limits to Soldiers, but there is no other
way to send the message to those men
and women that they are going to
understand,” Dodge said.
higher education. He points to the
Army education program, which
helped him obtain a bachelor’s degree
and two masters’ degree, for helping
him advance through the ranks from
private to major general.
“No two roads follow the same exact
path, but I can guarantee an education
will improve your prospects across
the board, and increase your options,
regardless of your life goals,” the
general said in a commentary about
Warrior University posted to the U.S.
Forces Korea Web site shortly after the
program launched Jan. 19, 2010.
To show that Soldiers believe in the
value of education, Pak said more than
600 troops from the 1st Heavy Brigade
Combat Team who are taking classes
In the article, “Yes, college is worth
the price of admission,” published in
USA Today Sept. 27, Barry Glassner,
author and president-elect of Lewis &
Clark College in Portland, Ore., said
that higher education remains “the
most rewarding investment” a person
can make in their life.
Tucker is counting on it to pay
dividends for the division and his
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He also told the KSTA business
owners that the challenges the Army
faces in Dongducheon aren’t limited to
activities at their establishments. He
said the Army is looking at other issues
such as medical, dental and cell phone
services.
Since command sponsorships
began increasing in Warrior Country
as part of the U.S. Forces Korea “tour
normalization” effort in December
2008, more than 600 families have
moved into this community that
was historically home to single and
unaccompanied 2nd Infantry Division
Soldiers.
Dodge said the new families
spend money in the community, but
that he needs to ensure the off-post
environment is safe for them.
“It’s important now more than ever
that we try to do our best to promote a
peaceful and friendly relationship, and
create an environment that is extra
safe for Soldiers and now families that
are living in Dongducheon,” he said. x
Soldiers, who are the Army’s future
leaders.
“I’m excited about increasing the
opportunity for our Soldiers and
Families to pursue their personal and
professional education goals, which
will allow them to remain Second to
None,” the general said in an e-mail to
division and garrison leaders about the
new free Wi-Fi service Oct. 2.
Pak said the division is always
looking for good ideas and that many
of them like the Wi-Fi initiative came
from within its ranks.
“I don’t know who was actually
behind this idea,” he said, “but I want
to thank that Soldier.” x
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News & Notes
Housing Office Closed
The Housing Office at Casey
Garrison and the Furnishings
Management Branch at Camp
Castle North will close from
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 22 to
participate in the Directorate of
Public Works Organization Day.
The Red Cloud Garrison/Camp
Stanley Office located in the
Red Cloud Garrison Community
One-Stop will remain open
with limited services. For more
information, call 730-4347
(Casey), 730-6034 (Camp Castle
North) or 732-9242 (Red Cloud).
Free Karaoke
Free karaoke will be offered
by Child, Youth and School
Services from 2-4 p.m., Oct. 23
at Mint Island in Dongducheon.
It is open to children in grades
6-12. For more information, call
730-3628 or 732-8902.
Term II Registration
Central Texas College is
holding registration for term II
classes through Oct. 25 at Casey
and Red Cloud Garrison. For
more information, call 732-7268
or visit the education center.
Fall Clean-up
Fall Clean-up on Red Cloud
Garrison will be held Oct. 25-27.
For more information, call 732-
9103.
Home Schooling Meeting
Child, Youth and
School Services will hold a
homeschooling meeting for
parents from 3-5 p.m., Oct. 26
in the 1st Heavy Brigade Combat
Team conference room, bldg.
2403. Attend the meeting to
learn what CYSS has to offer. For
more information, call 730-3628
or visit Parent Central inside
Maude Hall, bldg. 2440, rm. 209.
Special Forces Recruiting
Special Forces recruiters will
hold briefings at noon and 5
p.m., Oct. 27-28 in the Casey
Garrison Education Center.
For more information, call 010-
8690-7810 or send e-mail to
SpecialForcesHawaii@yahoo.
com.
Kid’s Day
Casey Post Office is holding a
kids day from 9-10 a.m., Oct. 28.
For more information, call 730-
4764.
Haunted House
Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation’s Community
Recreation Division and Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers
are teaming up to for a Spooky
Hallow Haunted Barracks Oct.
28-30 at Camp Mobile. The free
haunted barracks in bldg. 2666
will be open from 6-8 p.m., Oct.
28 and 6-10:30 p.m., Oct. 29-
30. Children under 13 years of
age must be accompanied by an
adult and will receive free treats.
For more information, call 732-
9190.
Human Resources Closed
The U. S. Army Red Cloud
Directorate of Human Resources
will be closed Oct. 29 for its
organization day.
USAG RED CLOUD
Tour gives students taste of America
Koreans practice
English, experience
Soldier’s lifestyle
By Pfc. Jin Choi
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON – Twenty-
four students and four teachers from
Dongducheon Foreign Language High
School visited U. S. Army Garrison
Casey here Oct. 14 for a tour.
The students are not traditional
high school students. They come from
different regions in Korea, attend the
school specifically to learn a foreign
language and only return to their
families on weekends. The Casey
Garrison tour was an opportunity for
the students to practice the English the
English they learn in the classroom.
As they arrived at the United
Services Organization building here,
they were greeted by Brent Abare,
deputy to the USAG Casey Garrison
commander, and a few Soldiers from
the garrison detachment.
The students were divided into
three group of eight, each led by one
American and Korean Augmentation
to the U.S. Army Soldier, as tour
guides.
The virtual tour of America began
in the Post Exchange, and then went
to the library and barracks rooms
of their host Soldiers. The students
were eager to look around to compare
and contrast the barracks to their
dormitory.
“I share a dormitory room with
three other friends and everything in
this building is much better than what
we have on our campus,” said Park
Sung-woo, a 10th grade male student.
“It’s usually fun, but sometimes I need
my own space.”
The groups gathered for lunch in
Army fire officials render aid for Uijeongbu disaster exercise
Red Cloud Garrison firefighters spray
water on a simulated fire at the Uijeongbu
Gymnasium as part of a joint emergency
preparedness training exercise Oct. 13. —
U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jin Choi
Woo Sin-bum (left) and Ham Ji-hui, 10th graders from Dongducheon Foreign Language
High School, play a musical instrument computer game with American and KATUSA
Soldiers Oct. 14 in a Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, U.S. Army Garrison
Casey barracks room. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jin Choi
the Gateway Club, where they chatted
as though they were old friends.
“Those who are participating
in today’s tour are getting the
opportunity to practice what they
learn in class,” said Yoo Hye-min, a
Japanese language teacher, while the
students were bowling after lunch.
“The students who are participating
today are more enthusiastic than they
are in the classroom and they keep
trying to speak English so I know it’s
working for them.”
The group headed to the Close
Combat Tactical Training Center
where the students had an opportunity
to experience rifle, HUMVEE and
tank simulators used by Soldiers to
improve their proficiency.
By Pfc. Jin Choi
USAG Garrison Red Cloud
UIJEONGBU, South Korea —
Fire billowed from the Uijeongbu
gymnasium adjacent to Red Cloud
Garrison here as 5,000 citizens were
packed inside for the city’s annual civic
holiday program.
Black toxic smoke poured out of
the facility as people frantically ran in
every direction looking for a route to
escape the spreading flames and heavy
smoke. The injured already littered the
ground. Sirens screamed as tens of fire
trucks arrived on the scene.
Fortunately, the Oct. 13 event
was merely a joint comprehensive
emergency preparedness training
exercise designed to test the city’s ability
to respond to an emergency. About
250 officials from 17 organizations
including firefighter, police, medical,
military and the Korean Red Cross
participated in the annual disaster
training exercise, along with the Red
Cloud Garrison fire department.
“This training is to use all the
organizations and people related
to disaster efficiently and deal with
disaster rapidly,” said Park Jong-in,
Uijeongbu Fire Department chief.
On this day, the firefighters hurriedly
rescued some virtual casualties from
the gym as others used a rope gun
to provide an escape mechanism for
people whose exits were blocked by
THE MORNING CALM
When the students weren’t learning
military skills, they were firing a
barrage of questions at their hosts.
“This kind of program is good for
both Korean students and Soldiers,”
said Spc.Torry Jennings.
”It is good to show them how we
live on post as Soldiers in Korea,
where we sleep and what do we do for
recreation. I’m glad we can show them
our culture. I had a great time.”
“The tour of Casey Garrison was
worth the time for both the Army
and the students because it gave us
both a positive impression of each
other and those experiences are very
important,” said Cpl. Jo Sung-won,
an administrative clerk in the Casey
Garrison Safety Office. x
the flames. Other attempts to reach
the injured were thwarted by illegally
parked automobiles that blocked the
thoroughfare to another entry point.
“It’s important to extinguish a fire
within five minutes from the time it
occurs and our failure to do it resulted
in additional casualties and property
damage,” said Kim O-gi, a firefighter
from the Uijeongbu Fire Department,
about the virtual exercise.
Red Cloud Garrison, like other
military installations throughout
South Korea, has a mutual aid
agreement with its neighboring fire
department.
“We’re committed to minimizing
any damage by maintaining a good
mutual assistance system with the
Uijeongbu Fire Department,” Pak
Sung-hak, Red Cloud Garrison
assistant fire chief said.
The Uijeongbu fire chief expressed
his appreciation to the Red Cloud
Garrison Fire Department for its quick
response during the exercise.
The training was completed when
the last of the virtual injured were
recovered and the fire was extinguished
by the Uijeongbu Emergency Rescue
Control Group.
After watching the training and re-
ceiving a final report from Shin Jong-
in, the on-scene incident commander,
Uijeongbu Mayor Ahn Byeong-yong
expressed his appreciation to all the
participating organizations. x
OCTOBER 22, 2010 USAG RED CLOUD
Joseph Miron, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, front kicks Zeus
Indencio, 4th Chemical Company, in the hip during the Warrior Country Taekwondo
Tournament at Camp Stanley Oct. 9. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
Airman pins down Warrior Country wrestling championship
By Kevin Jackson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY – During the week
Darek Gorring – an airman – works
closely with 2nd Infantry Division
Soldiers, but that camaraderie hasn’t
kept him from steamrolling “Second
to None” competitors during Warrior
Country wrestling events.
Assigned to the 604th Air Support
Operations Squadron at Red Cloud
Garrison, Gorring breezed through the
competition in the 163 pound weight
class recording two falls on his way to a
first place finish in the Warrior Country
Wrestling Championship Oct. 2 at the
physical fitness center.
Gorring pinned Brandon Lackey,
Company A, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor
Regiment, in his preliminary match
and duplicated the feat against Kyle
Gorman, Battery E, 6th Battalion, 52nd
Air Defense Artillery Regiment, to win
the championship match.
Little more than two months earlier
he won the 163 pound title during the
Warrior Country Invitational Wrestling
Tournament. Michael Howard, Co. A,
1-72nd Armor, also claimed titles in both
events from the 145 pound weight class.
He defeated Daniel Lyon,
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Brigade Special Troops
Battalion, 4-0 in both preliminary and
championship matches to win the
Brad Boston, Battery E, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery, gets the upper hand on Tyler Jimenez, HHC, 1st Brigade Special
Troops Battalion, during the 185 lbs. championship match. Jimenez defeated Boston, 3-0. — U.S. Army photo by Kim Pok-man
Warrior Country wrestling title.
Tyler Jimenez, HHC, 1st BSTB, and
Samuel Johnson, Btry. A, 1-38th FA,
earned decisions in the 185 pound
and 264.5 pound championship
finals, respectively, to claim first place
honors. x
Paul Breeding, Company F, 1st Battalion, 2nd Armor Regiment, delivers a kick to
Hector Velez, Company B, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, during the heavyweight
championship. Velez won the bout, 11-10. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
Warriors deliver knockout
By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Joseph
Miron proved himself as a champion –
and not just in one weight class – but
in two during the Warrior Country
Taekwondo Championship held in the
physical fitness center here Oct. 9.
Miron didn’t knock anyone out
during the championship, but the
sergeant from Company A, 2nd
Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment,
overwhelmed his opponents while
kicking his way to light middleweight
and middleweight class championship
titles.
“Miron was a force in the
tournament,” said Spc. Shanelle
Moore, a spectator from Company C,
302nd Brigade Support Battalion.
“It must take a lot of endurance
to have two matches almost back to
back, but when he fought it seemed
like he was more experienced than his
opponents and he had the energy to
2010 WARRIOR COUNTRY WRESTLING
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS: 145
Championship: Michael Howard, Company
A, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, def.
Daniel Lyon, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
4-0. 163 Championship: Derek Gorring, 604th
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outlast them.”
“Miron is very experienced in
martial arts,” echoed Randy Behr,
director of the Warrior Country sports,
fitness and aquatics program.
“He dominated his competition
while exhibiting good sportsmanship.”
The 11 participants – including three
members of the 557th Military Police
Company at Humphreys Garrison
– were organized according to their
weight classes – lightweight, middle
weight and heavyweight – and by
their blue, red or black belt rank.
Participants from Warrior Country
walked away with trophies in four
of the six contested weight classes.
Humphreys Garrison Soldiers claimed
the two remaining contested titles.
Awards were presented by
Capt. Charisse Lapinig, 168th
Multifunctional Medical Battalion, to
all the participants.
Soldiers interested in learning
taekwondo should visit their local
fitness center to sign up for classes.
Air Support Operations Squadron (U.S. Air
Force), def. Kyle Gorman, Battery E, 6th
Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment,
pin. 185 Championship: Tyler Jimenez, HHC, 1st
BSTB, def. Brad Boston, Btry. E, 6-52nd ADA,
3-0. 264.5 Championship: Samuel Johnson, Btry.
A, 1-38th FA, 3-1.
ARMY FAMILY COVENANT:
Keeping the Promise
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American Red Cross raises emergency awareness

‘Ready Yongsan’ provides families full emergency preparedness kits
By Cpl. Choe Yong-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — With hundreds of

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Community Members
lining up at Collier Field House, the American Red
Cross held “Ready Yongsan” event to help military
families prepare for the worst by handing out impor-
tant emergency preparedness information as well as
kits Oct. 9.
The American Red Cross in partnership with
USAG Yongsan conducted the military family pre-
paredness event to raise emergency preparedness
awareness, strengthen the resilience of the military
community and assist 1,500 families with the initial
build-out of their preparedness kits to maintain ba-
sic needs for a period of 72 hours.
“What’s important about today is the prepared-
ness of the state of mind, learning as a family and
how to keep each member prepared,” said Sherri
Brown, Senior Vice President for the Services to the
Armed Forces division of the American Red Cross,
during opening remarks. “They came to learn why
each item is important for different emergency situ-
ations.”
Also, it’s interesting because usually military per-
sonnel are readiness-oriented but what we find is
Soldiers are usually looking out for everyone else, not
for themselves. A lot of military personnel haven’t
taken these steps personally to prepare for emergen- During”Ready Yongsan,” a Yongsan Community Member receives a Red Cross Lantern, part of the Family Emergency
cy situations, Brown added. Preparedness Kits, given by American Red Cross volunteer Leona McClain at Collier Field House Oct. 9. - U.S. Army
Yongsan was one of just six military installations photo by Cpl. Choe Yong-joon
picked worldwide by the American Red Cross, in
conjunction with the Department of Defense, for the is one of the best supports I’ve gotten from this Gar- side organizations to help us improve our quality of
emergency preparedness event. rison since we started to live in this post.” life,” said Garrison Commander Col. Bill Huber.
“I think it is very important for military members After compiling the kits, each military family “Deepening our non-governmental organiza-
to, no matter where they live – it doesn’t matter if signed a pledge to complete their emergency pre- tion relationships is just one way we are supporting
you are in Korea or Germany or America - always be paredness kit, including items such as tear sheet, ra- the Installation Management Command Campaign
ready for emergency situations,” said Heather Lopez, dio, lantern and water storage container, customized Plan,” he added. x
wife of United States Forces Korea J61 Capt. Orlando to meet their specific family needs. yongjoon.choe@korea.army.mil
Lopez. “I think Red Cross supporting the Garrison “Garrison Yongsan values relationships with out-

Renovations bring welcomed change to Yongsan commissary

Yongsan rearranges whole store with better layout, ads new refrigeration system
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — With the slice of a rib-

bon, a new era dawned on Garrison Yongsan, bring-
ing welcomed change. Newly renovated and well
stocked, Yongsan commissary re-opened Oct. 15
with a great celebration of door prizes, grocery give-
aways and a cheerful staff ready to help shoppers.
“The reset was the grand finale of the improve-
ments that we’ve made this year,” said Defense Com-
missary Yongsan Store Director Matt Whittaker.
“Reset means we bring the categories, the flow of the
store and the merchandise in the aisles of the store
up to current standards. This store has not been reset
in over 10 years so it is well overdue. The reset gave us
the opportunity to do some more things in the store
besides just make it look better. The biggest impact
that we’ve made in the store is the refrigeration proj-
ect. We have one of the biggest freezer and chill sec-
tions in the Pacific now.”
The commissary began renovations back in late
September 2010 taking a week to refresh with a new
leaner look.
“The immediate impact of the reset is that the
place just looks better. That’s pretty obvious,” chuck-
led Whittaker. “But with the reset that brought cat-
egories together which means that items are in their
proper category. What I mean by that is that all the
cereal is with the cereal, not there’s some cereal here
and then some cereal scattered somewhere else. It
brought everything together where it’s supposed to
be.”
Garrison Yongsan Commander Col. Bill Huber (center) and Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch (left), along with Garri- To make the transition easier for customers, Yong-
son Yongsan Commissary Store Director Matt Whittaker (right) cut the ribbon to the commissary to officially re-open — See COMMISSARY, Page 12 —
it, Oct. 15. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
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News & Notes

MWR, CFC 5K Charity Fun Run
2010 CFC Kick-off Fun Run will be
held October 23 at Collier Family
Fitness Center. Registration and
donations will start from 8:30
a.m. and run begins at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, please
contact Mrs. Sonja S. Goodman at
738-4008.
Walker Center Reservations
Reservations are required to stay
at the Walker Center. Please email
walkercenter@korea.army.mil for
the required reservation form.
Become a Facebook Fan
The American Red Cross at
USAG Yongsan now has its
own Facebook page. Become
a fan today and learn about
upcoming events, find volunteer
opportunities, view photos, and
post your own comments. Just
search for “American Red Cross
USAG Yongsan”.
Yongsan nabs soccer victory
Local soccer team puts meaning behind Korean phrase: ‘katchi kapshida’
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S.
Army Garrison Yongsan Headquar-
ters and Headquarters Soccer Team
crushed all other Korean Peninsula
teams, taking first place in the 8th U.S.
Army Soccer Championship at Collier
Field House, Oct. 16.
“It’s very exhausting finishing five
games in two days,” said Cpl. Kim
Hyung-joon. “I feel our effort and two-
month preparing period really paid off
and I appreciate Col. Huber and Com-
mand Sgt. Maj. Rusch for visiting and
cheering for us.” USAG Yongsan beat
Garrison Humphreys, 3-1 on Friday to
advance to the championship game.
“On behalf of the whole Dragon
Knights company, congratulations,”
said USAG Yongsan Headquarters and
Headquarters Company Commander
Capt. Nathaniel Gill. “You guys kept
giving me heart attacks with those
zero zeroes. Great work and effort
was put into this. You guys went out
and physically proved yourselves week
after week and I’ve been out here a
couple of those hot days, but you guys
persevered and prevailed. Great work
and I expect to see four day pass slips.
Again, great work.”
Losing the third game of the 8th
Army Soccer Championship 1-3, USAG
Yongsan then bounced back against
the first place team from Area lll to
claim the final victory needed to win
the championship.
“Good job. Good job everyone out
here for supporting us,” said USAG
Yongsan HHC First Sgt. Michael
Odom. x
Scenes from Soccer
To see more photos of
Soccer Championship,
go to www.flickr.com/
usag yongsan.

Healthcare Advisory Council

Please join us the 3rd Wednesday
of every month to discuss how
we can improve health care. The
meeting is held at Brian Allgood
Army Community Hospital
Command Conference Room. For
information, call 737-3045.

Bowling Laser Light Show

The show is on Friday, 9:30 p.m. -
midnight and Saturday, 9 p.m. - 1
a.m. with live DJ on Saturday at
Yongsan Lanes. For information,
call 723-7830.
Free Spinning Bike Classes
The classes are on Tuesday-
Thursday, 6 a.m. and Monday-
Thursday, 5:15 p.m. at Collier Field
House. For information, call 738-
8608.
Free Yoga Classes
The classes are on Tuesday and
Thursday - 8:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m.
at Collier Field House/Hannam
Gym, Saturday - 9 a.m. at Collier
Field House, and Monday and
Wednesday - 6 p.m. at Hannam
Gym. For information, call 736-
4588.
Free Pilate Classes
The classes are on every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m.
at Trent Gym. For information,
call 724-8466.
Club Beyond
Club Beyond meets every Tuesday
night from 6:30-8 p.m. in the
South Post Chapel. The club is
for students in 6th-12th grade. For
information, call 010-5797-0631.
Tricare Online
Beneficiaries living in Korea should
verify theirenrollment in TRICARE
Overseas Program Prime. Log
onto www.tricareonline.com. For
information, call 736-7236.
For a complete list of community infor-
mation news and notes, visit the USAG
Yongsan Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan
Members of the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Soccer Team pose with their trophies after winning the 2010 Eighth Army Intramural
Soccer Tournament, a double elimination tournament, held October 14-16, 2010 at Collier Field, Garrison Yongsan, Seoul, Korea.
- U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amber Smith
Road to Marathon: 7th Korea Defense Daily
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn But I loved it too much. stride and gradually parting as we each
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs Kicking off the marathon Com- lost energy. But as I neared the last leg
manding General Walter Sharp was of the race toward the finish line, there
YONGSAN GARRISON — By no the master of ceremony along with a were my Korean Augmentation Troops
standard did I consider myself to be slew of special Korean National guests. to the United States Army (KATUSA)
super human. But for some reason After pumping up the crowd with song comrades cheering me on. As the say-
I thought that I was super human and dance, the buzzer went off to start ing goes katchi kapshida, “We go to-
enough to take on a half marathon. the race. gether!” x
I’ve never had any formal training I’ve We started as a team, breaking opal.vaughn@korea.army.mil
just always enjoyed running.
So when someone made an an-
nouncement that they were putting
together a team to run in the 7th Korea
Defense Daily Comrade Marathon, I
promptly raised my hand.
I couldn’t stop smiling I was so ex-
cited. That day after returning to my
office I looked up the distance for a
half marathon, almost dropping my
jaw instantly – 13.1 miles. What did I
get myself into?
There were five guys on the team
- Cpl. Ki B Park, Cpl. Hyun Ik Kim,
Cpl. Hye Cheol Shin, Cpl. Chang Sun
Lee and Pfc. Won Jae Jang - and then
me. We trained daily running five to
seven miles every other day along with
weight lifting in between and some-
times rest. On slow days we would run
only three miles but at a five to six min-
ute mile pace. Every joint and muscle
in my body felt every bit of hurt the
pavement inflicted as my feet struck
the ground. There were times I would U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Headquarters and Headquarters marathon teammates
wake in the morning praying for rain pose for a photo in front of Yeoido Pier, Oct. 16. Over 500 Republic of Korea Soldiers
so that I could sleep in; my body still and U.S. Military Servicemembers participated in the 7th Korea Defense Daily Com-
in pain from the previous day. rade Marathon, consisting of a 21k and 5k run. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
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Dear Garrison
Commander
Col. Huber
By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
If you had the chance to ask USAG Yong-
san Commander Col. Huber anything, what
would you ask and why? Find out what more
than 5,000 Yongsan community members are
talking about by becoming a USAG Yongsan
Facebook Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan!
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Duchesne To-
laram-Crawford
Facebook Fan
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. How can we have the SOFA
revised to incorporate this tour as an employ-
ment friendly place? As in hire Americans.
Why offer accompanied tour without consid-
ering the influx or ratio of demand and supply
in the workforce.
Becky Candee
Facebook Fan
When will the soldier’s dorm’s with the mold
issue be fixed and resolved? When will our
young troops be prperly taken of here? This
question is not limited to mold in dorms, but
it would include the dorm kitchens, dinning
facilities and the bias of not allowing E6 and
below unaccompanied or singles to drive yet.
Barb Taylor
KATUSA veterans pose while holding a KATUSA 60th Anniversary banner with USFK Commander Gen. Walter Sharp
and Deputy USFK Commander Gen. Jung Seung-jo, on Knight Field in front of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan White House
Oct. 14. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choe Yong-joon
Yongsan honors KATUSA 60th Anniversary
By Cpl. Choe Yong-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Korean Augmenta-
tion Troops to the United States Army (KATUSA),
considered one of the most distinguished programs
between two different nation armies since its found-
ing in 1950, provides bilingual Korean soldiers to each
Eighth United States Army unit for military function-
ality, especially for ameliorated communication be-
tween the two nations.
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of KATUSA Sol-
dier Program with hundreds of KATUSA veterans at-
tending, the commemoration ceremony was held on
Knight Field in front of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan
White House Oct. 14.
“Today we have the distinct pleasure, of recog-
nizing great works that KATUSAs have done over
the past 60 years,” said Gen. Walter Sharp, the U.S.
Forces Korea Commander during opening remarks.
“It’s already passed 57 years since Korean War Armi-
stice, KATUSAs and U.S. Soldiers live together, train
together, and share our history and culture with one
another.”
After the Korean War broke out, the KATUSA pro-
gram began in July 1950 with an exchange of letters
between the Republic of Korea’s first president Lee
Seung-man and Gen. Douglas MacArthur. The first
KATUSA soldiers were assigned to the 7th Infantry
Division, preparing for the Incheon Landing.
The program continued after the Korean War as a
training base for technical Military Occupation Spe-
cialties for the ROK army. KATUSAs also served as
translators between two different armies. Since 1968,
KATUSAs have received training on U.S. Army instal-
lations and contributed significant improvements to
the U.S. and ROK Army alliance.
“I served in the military as a KATUSA soldier from
1965 through 1967,” said Park Gun-joo, 65-year-old
KATUSA veteran. “At that time, those of us selected
first served as KATUSAs for 18 months before going
to the ROK army after and vice versa. I worked in the
Eighth Army Headquarters and later dispatched to
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My husband works back there and everyday YG Hikers hike Mt. Bugaksan located behind “Blue House”, the President’s pad, in Seoul Oct. 7. Among various
when I drop him off, I have to try and manuev-
er my car around the illegally parked ones.
trailheads toward reconstructed 15th-century gates and Seoul’s ancient fortress wall, hikers pose in front of one
Sometimes I can’t even get by since they park gate. — Courtesy photo by Duchesne Tolaram-Crawford
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DPW people work on moving the parking area closer to collier Field House
to eliminate the need for people to cross the street in order to get to the
fitness center, Oct. 14. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hong Moo-sun
Safer parking lot by Collier Field House
by Pfc. Hong Moo-sun
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Safety
Managers John Allmer from Eighth
U.S. Army, Michael Demcko from In-
stallation Management Command Ko-
rea and Michael Evans from U.S. Army
Garrison Yongsan, visited the newly
re-aligned Collier Field House parking
lot Oct. 14.
USAG Yongsan decided to move
the parking area closer to Collier Field
House to eliminate the need for people
to cross the street in order to get to the
fitness center. Allmer, Demcko and Ev-
ans stopped by after the work was fin-
ished, to evaluate any safety concerns
raised by the redirection.
At the parking lot, they had a long
discussion with Project Manager En-
rique Blanco, Directorate of Public
COMMISSARY
san Commissary employees are avail-
able on the floor to give directions and
maps of the new floor layout.
“With every reset it’s almost impos-
sible to not get complaints because we
had aisle markers that needed to be
shifted and all that takes time,” said
Whittaker. “But we had maps available,
plus our sales folks were always on the
floor helping folks out. We just en-
courage them to bear with us and we’ll
just keep helping them out – change is
a hard thing.”
Although change is hard to do,
Yongsan customers welcomed the im-
provements especially with the holiday
season upon us.
“We have a flood of seasonal items
coming in,” said Whittaker. “We’re also
open to organizations that want to use
us for canned food drives. I’ve done
KATUSA ANNIVERSARY
Camp Red Cloud as an administrator.”
We also tried to help U.S. Soldiers
get used to the new culture and en-
vironment to strengthen the ties of
friendship and mutual support. And,
I felt my job rewarding, thinking that
my work contributed to the efficiency
of work between the two countries,
Park added.
Following the ceremony, recog-
nized KATUSA veterans had a photo
session with Sharp and other distin-
guished guests – Ms. Na Kyong-won, a
National Assembly member, and Col.
USAG YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM
Works. They talked about the curves
in the roadway, access to the parking
area, egress from the parking area, and
moving the stop sign so that it is closer
to the actual intersection.
“We needed to do this for years.
During peak hours, such as in the
morning when many people are com-
ing out of the gym and many people
are driving to work, crossing the street
to get to their cars was dangerous,”
said Evans. “Moving the parking next
to the gym has solved that problem.”
“Garrison Yongsan is constantly
looking at ways to improve our instal-
lation and bring real value to the tax-
payer,” said Yongsan Commander Col.
William Huber. “With our Directorate
of Public Works, we identify improve-
ment areas and work to address issues
as fast as possible.” x
moo.s.hong@korea.army.mil
from Page 9
that in the past, actually we’ve done it
for pets too where we set up food drive
boxes within the store usually around
the exits. But no one has approached
me about it yet.”
The Defense Commissary Agency
is always looking at ways to improve
military family quality of life and from
post to post, the new improvements
will help in doing so.
“Garrison Yongsan is constantly
looking at ways to improve our instal-
lation and bring real value to the tax-
payer,” said Garrison Commander Col.
Bill Huber, who helped cut the ribbon
to re-open the commissary. “With our
Directorate of Public Works, we iden-
tify improvement areas and work to
address issues as fast as possible.” x
opal.vaughn@korea.army.mil
from Page 11
Kwon Young-gil, ROKA Support Group
Commander, and Mr. Shin Sang-don,
President of KATUSA Veterans Asso-
ciation founded in 2007.
“Garrison Yongsan and the Instal-
lation Management Community sup-
ports all Soldiers, Families and Army
Civilians with quality programs and
safe communities that meet their
needs,” said Garrison Commander Col.
Bill Huber. “We are keeping our prom-
ise to make Yongsan a place where
community members can thrive.” x
yongjoon.choe@korea.army.mil
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Mullen: Nation must recognize troop sacrifices

By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - Americans must
recognize the sacrifices and struggles
of today's troops and their families
and work harder to reintegrate them
into their communities, the nation's
top military officer said Saturday.
The past nine years of war and
multiple combat deployments have
stressed the force, leaving in their
wake veterans and families who return
home only to have to start putting their
lives back together, Navy Adm. Mike
Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, said at a USO Gala in Chicago.
"These years of battle have steeled
them for an uncertain future, because
when our men and women come
home, the battle doesn't end," Mullen
said. "Quite frankly, for many it's just
the beginning."
Mullen told the audience that one
of the reasons he and his wife travel
the country speaking at local events
is to keep America connected to its
troops. He said that many Americans
don't realize what the troops and fami-
lies go through to serve in the military,
nor do they realize the value they bring
to their communities when they return
home.
"We have to recognize our veterans
and their families for what they are: not
a burden, but an opportunity," he said.
"They are talented, skilled leaders who
have so much to offer and contribute
to their communities, not only during
their military service, but throughout
their entire lives.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen speaks at the Army War
College graduation at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. During his speech, Mullen highlighted the
need for senior officers to listen to their junior officers. — Defense Department photo
by Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump
"I truly believe that today's return-
ing warriors and their families are the
next great generation," Mullen said.
Mullen hailed the efforts of the USO
and other organizations who have mo-
bilized to provide community-based
support for veterans and families. Still,
he said, more needs to be done.
"Even with all the generosity and
good will, too many veterans and mili-
tary families still struggle to receive all
the support they need," he said.
Returning troops and veterans often
struggle with physical and mental in-
juries, anxiety and depression, he said.
Their family dynamics are changed by
the challenges of post-traumatic stress.
Mullen said some veterans find it
difficult to translate their military ex-
perience into viable jobs and careers,
noting that the job search is made
even more difficult during a struggling
economy. The homelessness rates
among today's veterans are rising past
those of Vietnam veterans, he said,
and too many veterans consider sui-
cide an option.
"Not a day goes by that I don't think
about the pressures on these young
men and women and the sacrifices of
their families -- challenges that all of
us must help them shoulder as they
have already shouldered such burdens
for us," the chairman said.
And it's not just the returning vet-
erans who need community support,
Mullen noted. The families of service-
members killed in combat also need
help.
"Not a moment goes by that I don't
think about the families of those who
have paid the ultimate sacrifice," he
said.
The USO and communities play a
vital role in tapping into the skills of
veterans, the admiral said, mobiliz-
ing support for families and helping
to build resilience against visible and
invisible wounds of war.
He recalled his time aboard ship as
a young naval officer, and said that at
each port he would seek out the famil-
iar USO sign.
"It seemed as though the USO was
always there -- everywhere and any-
where," he said. "It felt as though the
USO volunteers were not just serving
us -- they were serving alongside us."
But for all of the comforts it pro-
vides to troops overseas, it is the con-
nection at home that makes the group
most valuable, Mullen said.
"It isn't just a taste of home that you
provide. ... It's a sense of appreciation,"
he said. "It's knowing that the people
you fight for back home are fighting for
you too." x

Commander’s Intent
Sustain, Support, Defend
Soldier, Family and Civilian Soldier, Family and Civilian
Readiness Well-Being
• A deployable mindset across the enterprise • Standardized programs & services for Soldiers,
• Resiliency and Balance – Mind, Body and Spirit Families and Civilians
• Responsive services that meet fluid ARFORGEN • Excellence in schools, youth services & child care
requirements • Facilities, programs & services that support
• Best value technology & education capabilities recreation, leisure, travel & single Soldiers
to enable the transformed Army’s training • State and community support & relationships
requirements • Well-being programs & services to meet Soldier,
• Training Support Services in support of Soldier Family & Civilian needs throughout the entire
readiness deployment cycle

Sustainability Resilience

Installation Readiness
Leader and Workforce
Development • Sustainable infrastructure that supports Senior
Commander requirements
• Multi-skilled and adaptive leaders • Sustainable Army Communities of Excellence
• Constant communication and continuous • Installation boot prints streamlined and
feedback transformed
• Teamwork, professionalism, & selfless service • Enhanced capabilities through partnerships
in all things • The Army’s infrastructure modernized and
• An empowered workforce focused on sustainable
collaboration and innovation • Environmental stewardship
• Continuing education and training • Quality Housing and Barracks
opportunities • Safe & Secure Community for Soldiers, Family
• A resilient, sustainable and healthy workforce Members, Civilians & Installation Assets

The Sustainable Army Community of Excellence

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‘I can stay forever’
Company driver serves nearly 50 years ... and still going
By Rakendra Moore
Morning Calm Weekly contributor
YONGSAN GARRISON — “Hello
Ma’am”, a warm gentle, soft spoken
voice greets me.
A man, with grayish-white hair, a
welcoming smile, and an unexpected
sparkle in his eyes, takes my hand to
properly meet me as he exits the sleek
silver van where he was waiting for me
at Gate 10.
Yi Pom-chae, affectionately known
as Mr. Yi, politely slides open the pas-
senger’s door, as if to give me VIP treat-
ment, and I step in, awaiting what’s
next to be heard.
Yi is polite and speaks with a tender
tone. It’s clear that he is nervous, but it
is evident how gracious he is and how
that has affected those he meets, works
Yi Pom-chae is shown here with his government vehicle preparing to drive for the 501st
Military Intelligence Brigade commander. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Shawn Cassatt
DeCA eco-friendly with electronics management
By Kevin L. Robinson,
DeCA public affairs specialist
FORT LEE, Va. – Every time em-
ployees of the Defense Commissary
Agency purchase eco-friendly elec-
tronics, recycle or donate used com-
puter hardware, mobile phones and
other similar equipment, they save
taxpayer dollars and also help save the
environment.
Management of that electron-
ics program in DeCA’s headquarters
building earned the agency a Bronze-
Level 2010 Federal Electronics Chal-
lenge Award, Oct. 7, in Washington,
D.C. DeCA’s Fort Lee facility was one
of 38 buildings from 10 federal agen-
cies to be recognized as FEC Award
recipients.
The awards, categorized in Gold,
Silver and Bronze levels, are presented
FEATURE
with, and engages in. People say one
of his usual quotes is “No Biggie.”
Yi is the company driver for the
501st, Military Intelligence Brigade
and he sometimes serves as a transla-
tor. He has held this position for more
than 45 years – since 1965 – a stretch
that has put him behind the wheel for
23 different commanders.
Colonel Joseph M. Cox, 501st MI
BDE commander, stated that Yi “has
never been to battle, but he was in
battle as a young boy during the Ko-
rean War.” The commander continued
speaking of Yi’s story and how he has
seen the tragedy and triumph of war as
a young child.
As I delved into why Yi is so valued,
the commander stated, “You will hear
all the rest … how many lives he has
touched in over 40 years.” He was right.
by the Office of the Federal Environ-
mental Executive and the U.S. Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency to help
the federal government improve how it
buys, manages and disposes of its elec-
tronics equipment.
“When you measure the positive
impact over time of something as
small as a computer powering down
when it’s inactive, you’ll understand
why this award is such a big deal,”
said DeCA’s Acting Director and CEO
Thomas E. Milks. “All of our efforts to
save energy and taxpayer dollars make
a difference.”
Together, this year’s FEC Award re-
cipients accomplished the following:
‹‹ Purchased more than 58,000
“green” electronics registered with
EPEAT, a system that helps pur-
chasers evaluate, compare and se-
lect electronic products based on
Yi is 72 years old and has been
working for the U.S. government for
more than 40 years. He married his
first love, has three children, and three
grandchildren. He has refused to retire
even though he is well over the retire-
ment age, and he has been through
two major heart surgeries. One sur-
gery, the doctors had to go through his
thigh to get to his heart and with his
second surgeons had to cut open his
chest directly. But his heart keeps on
going.
“He had a bypass and he never
missed a beat” exclaimed Capt. Rivera
Zuleika, 501st MI BDE executive offi-
cer, who describes Yi, in one word, as
selfless. She added, “I’ve been in this
service for 10 years and I have never
met a civilian as dedicated.”
Lt. Col. Michael Spears, 501st MI
BDE deputy commander, said
“Mr. Yi is all about service. He lives
army values and never has been re-
quired to raise his right hand.”
This comes from a man who said he
has stopped trying to get his own cof-
fee. Spears used to work in the Penta-
gon and would always go and get his
own coffee. He said that he would con-
tinue to do that here – if Mr. Yi would
let him! “It’s the little things” Spears
said. Whether it’s bringing coffee or
a cookie, Yi does it willingly – not be-
cause he has to but because he wants
to, said Spears.
“He is part of this Brigade. He’s fam-
ily.”
When Yi speaks there is a twinkle
in his eyes and a delightful grin. “I like
to stay and work,” he said. “As long as
[the] colonel keeps me, I can stay for-
ever,” he added humbly.
their environmental attributes;
‹‹ Reused, donated and recycled
more than 51,000 pieces of office
electronics;
‹‹ Reduced greenhouse gas emis-
sions equivalent to taking 7,000
passenger cars from the road for a
year; and
‹‹ Saved taxpayers nearly $11 million.
The ceremony for the FEC Awards
was conducted on the last day of the
GreenGov Symposium, held by the
White House Council on Environmen-
tal Quality on the campus of George
Washington University. The 2010 sym-
posium invited leaders from local,
state and federal governments, aca-
demia, commercial activities and non-
profit organizations to discuss chal-
lenges, solutions and best practices to
improving the federal government’s
environmental performance.
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The young Yi Pom-chae is shown here
as a driver for the U.S. Army back in the
1970s. — Courtesy photo
Cox stated that Yi’s commitment is
part of what makes him “phenomenal”
and an example to the rest of the unit.
Sgt. Shawn Cassatt, 501st MI BDE
photographer, mentioned that values
weren’t the only thing Yi is rich in. He
is “like a living GPS.” He knows every
military installation, both Korean and
U.S. garrisons and on top of that “a joy
to talk too,” said Cassatt.
“I think it is his love for his nation
and desire to help us to accomplish our
mission,” Cox said. Cox added that Yi
always strives “to strengthen the al-
liance and partnership between the
United States and Republic of Korea
Armed Forces.”
The truth is, Yi has touched the
lives of many in his 47 years of service,
and there is a true, sincere, heart-felt
appreciation for him in the 501st MI
BDE – which does not to go unnoticed.
Ju Kim, the Command Group ad-
ministrative assistant summed Yi up
by saying “He’s the top of everything
[here], the best of the best.” Yi’s re-
sponse to Ju would be predictable: he
would say, that’s “No Biggie.” x
The FEC Awards help agencies such
as DeCA meet the goals of Executive
Order 13514 to purchase greener elec-
tronic products, reduce the environ-
mental impact of electronic products
during use and properly recycle, and
donate or dispose of obsolete electron-
ics in an eco-friendly manner, said Ja-
net Haase, DeCA’s chief information
officer. Haase and Kathryn Tolliver,
DeCA’s director of information tech-
nology management and oversight,
accepted the award for the agency.
“In government we have an inher-
ent duty to be responsible stewards of
taxpayer dollars,” Haase said. “For IT,
this means we must be prudent with
how we purchase, operate and manage
our electronics. But, this initiative goes
beyond saving money. We also must be
careful to decrease our impact on the
environment.” x
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services

Collective Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 10 a.m. Stanley Chapel Contemporary Sunday 9:30 a.m. South Post Chapel 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Gospel 12:15 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Nondenominational
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Gospel Sunday 12:30 p.m. South Post Chapel Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel KATUSA Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Mision Pentecostal Hispana Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel KATUSA
Casey 12:30 p.m. Camp Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Stanley Chapel Korean Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
United Pentecostal Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel
COGIC Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Catholic Services
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services Mass
KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
KATUSA M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Casey Memorial Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital
Chapel
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
Catholic Services
religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
Catholic Services/Mass
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel 1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
for helpful links and information
Jewish
Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 754-7274 sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169 milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores: Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6016 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
754-7042
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USAG Daegu HHC completes range qualifications

Pfc. Song Il-ho fires from the prone position during USAG Daegu Headquarters & Headquarters Co. range qualifications — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok

USAG Daegu HHC Soldiers review their targets after firing, discussing the results and
seeking solutions for achieving higher scores. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok

USAG Daegu HHC 1st Sgt. Marvin J. Jones gives some tips to Soldiers who have difficulty Pvt. Rhee Joon-kee looks at the zeroing target wondering what can be done to shoot
zeroing in on the target. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok for a better score. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok
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U.S. wills less effective in Korea

Lawyer: Draft personal
legal paperwork with
Korean laws in mind
By Christopher H. Kim
8th Army Staff Judge Advocate
Editor’s Note: This article is not in-
tended to constitute legal advice but
only to provide general information.
The information in this article is valid
only as of this date and is subject to
change.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Death,
though not the most endearing subject
of contemplation for most of us, has
been thoroughly digested by the or-
gans of the law. As Korean culture and
society differ from our own, its laws
naturally differ from U.S. laws. There-
fore, for those residing in Korea it is
important to consider drafting legal
paperwork, such as wills, that uphold
under scrutiny of Korean law.
Wills
A person owning real property in
Korea who wishes to determine how
that property will be devised after his
death should have a will drafted in
accordance with local requirements.
Even if not owning real property in
Korea, if a person’s intended benefi-
ciaries, i.e., inheritors, reside in Korea,
he may still wish to have a will drafted
under Korean specifications for the
convenience of allowing those ben-
eficiaries to inherit without having to
take his will to a court in the U.S. The
Korean Civil Act provides that wills
must be made in one of the follow-
ing formats in order to be considered
valid. There are multiple types of wills
available and those interested should
go to their local legal office for help
setting up a will that will stand up in
Korean courts.
Korea is not party to any of the
international treaties regarding the
recognition of wills, namely the Con-
vention Providing a Uniform Law on
the Form of an International Will and
the Hague Convention Relating to the
Form of Testamentary Dispositions,
and because Korean domestic law does
not provide independent recognition
of a will not executed under one of the
above outline methods, if you have
real property in Korea or any intended
beneficiaries of your estate reside in
Korea, drafting a will under Korean
standards in addition to or instead of
a will drafted under U.S. specs may be
in your best interests. Doing otherwise
may subject your estate to local intes-
tacy (i.e., devising property without a
will) rules which may cause your prop-
erty to be distributed in a manner that
you did not intend.
In addition to the question of
whether a will is validly drafted and/
or executed under Korean law, a per-
son wishing to have a Korean will must
next consider whether the provisions
of the will themselves will be consid-
ered substantively valid.
Korean law limits provisions of wills
to certain subjects, including, but not
limited to, dividing an estate among
beneficiaries, making donations, ap-
pointing a legal guardian, appointing
an executor, and establishing trust
funds. One type of provision that is
not expressly recognized as valid in
Korea is a testator’s statement of the
disposition of his remains.
To confound the issue even further,
because accepting the remains of U.S.
citizens requires that they first receive
U.S. Government approval, some Ko-
rean medical institutions will not re-
ceive donations of remains from U.S.
citizens who decease in Korea.
It is therefore recommended that
those who reside in Korea for the long
term tell their loved ones how they
wish to have their remains disposed of
after their deaths, either verbally or in
writing and in a manner not to include
donation (or in a manner including a
back-up plan to donation), and to hope
that their loved ones will honor those
wishes. This is preferred rather than
drafting them into a Korean will where
they’ll be regarded as substantively in-
valid. Drafting a U.S. will on this mat-
ter isn’t recommended because it will
not be recognized in Korea.
Living Wills
Living wills, also known as ad-
vanced medical directives or health
care directives, are legal documents
that generally state a person’s wish to
refuse medical treatment under a spe-
cific set of circumstances.
Here’s an example of language in
living wills:
It is my desire that my dying not be
artificially prolonged. If I am unable
to give directions regarding the use of
life-sustaining treatment when I am in
a terminal condition or I am in a per-
manently unconscious state, it is my
intention that this living will shall be
honored by my physicians and all oth-
ers concerned with my care as the final
expression of my legal right to refuse
health care.
The problem with living wills
drafted by U.S. Army attorneys is that
they uniformly state that they are cre-
ated under the laws of a specific U.S.
state, which means that they may not
be honored by Korean hospitals and
medical practitioners. I recommended
that a person residing in Korea follow
local custom. Korean hospitals have
their own internal forms on which pa-
tients can express their wishes regard-
ing basically everything covered by
living wills drafted by our office. The
problem is that patients can only fill
out these forms once admitted to the
hospital in an inpatient capacity. Out-
patients or patients not yet admitted
cannot fill out the forms in advance.
This leaves opens the possibility that a
person without a living will may be ad-
mitted to a hospital in Korea while in-
capacitated and thus unable to execute
the hospital’s internal documents nec-
essary to have his/her wishes honored.
A person residing in Korea desir-
ing a living will should visit their local
military legal office and have a living
will drafted for him, with any language
regarding effectiveness under the laws
of a specific U.S. state omitted. If ever
admitted to a hospital as an inpatient
and concerned about the possibility
of entering a terminal condition or a
permanently unconscious state, it is
wise to execute the hospital’s internal
documents in order to refuse medical
treatment.
For additional information on legal
documents in Korea, visit your local
legal office or consider e-mailing me.
christopher.kim2@korea.army.mil. x

Hack or Patch: Your choice

Internet security depends on up-todate software
From 1st Signal Brigade IA Cell
YONGSAN GARRISON — Because hackers are
constantly looking for vulnerabilities, it is important
to keep software up to date and patched.
Un-patched, out-of-date systems are a leading
cause of security incidents and are fast becoming one
of the biggest problems on the Internet. As systems
are left un-patched, major viruses are able to spread
easily and cause them to crash. This could cost your
organization millions and millions of dollars.
The problem is this: computers are complicated.
It may seem obvious, but most people don’t realize
that their operating systems are made out of millions
of lines of computer programming. Within those mil-
lions of lines, there is usually some function that was
intended to make things better, however, a malicious
hacker can capitalize on using those lines to attack
your computer. When this happens, the operating
system manufacturer usually creates some software
that fixes this problem. This is a patch.
Patching is easy. In fact, most modern operating
systems will do most of the work for you. If you’re
running a Windows computer, you can use automatic
updating. If you’re running one of the more recent
versions like XP or Vista, you might have a little globe
in the lower right corner of your screen, which will
indicate when updates are ready. Click on the globe
icon to update patches. If you don’t see the globe, you

Pink Makes a Statement can access the same information by going to http://
windowsupdate.microsoft.com and following the di-
rections provided.
Clad in pink T-shirts, the 8th Army Soldiers demonstrate their pigskin prowess while showing their support for It takes only a few minutes the first time, and even
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during a football game at Lombardo Field, Yongsan Garrison Oct. less time after that. If you’re working with a Mac run-
10. The game was hosted by 8th Army whose team prevailed 30-22 over a team from Fox Company, 2nd Bat- ning OS X, open up System Preferences and click on
talion (Assault), 2nd Aviation Regiment. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim Kyu-ho Software Update. You can click on the “Check Now”
button for a list of updates to install. x
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 USAG HUMPHREYS
OCTOBER 22, 2010
Former commander returns to High Point
By Steven Hoover
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON —
Soldiers from the 36th Signal Battal-
ion, 1st Signal Brigade, which is spread
throughout the Korean peninsula, re-
ceived a special history lesson Oct. 14,
while “making the day” of someone
who had last been stationed in Korea
in 1955.
Robert S. “Bob” Furrer, a retired Air
Force Reserve major from Lake Os-
wego, Ore., was last stationed in Korea
in 1955 at a place known as High Point
Site, on a mountain near Cheonan,
about 40 kilometers south of here. He
said that during this time the site was
also known as “Paris.” At that time, all
of the similar sites located in Korea
had names of world capitols and were
operated by different elements of the
2nd Radio Relay Squadron, 5th Com-
munications Group.
He has been trying for many years
to get back and see the site and thanks
to members of the unit, and his will-
ingness to participate in an Officer’s
Professional Development session, he
was able to visit and impart a historic
view to officers from the unit.
Today, High Point is one of few digi-
tal microwave units maintained by the
501st Signal Company, which falls un-
der the 36th Signal. In 1954-1955, Fur-
rer was the commander of a mountain-
top encampment where the airmen
assigned to his unit helped provide
communications.
“Because of the remote location
away from K-55 (now Osan Airbase)
and K-6 (Humphreys Garrison) we
pretty much had to be self-sufficient,”
Furrer said. “During that time, we had
Robert S. “Bob” Furrer, speaks with 36th Signal Battalion officers during an Oct. 14
visit to High Point Site, near Cheonan. Furrer was the commander of an Air Force de-
tachment assigned to High Point in 1954-1955. – U.S. Army photo by Steven Hoover
a group of 18 to 24 airmen, usually one
officer and noncommissioned officer,
along with someone to cook, take care
of supply, drive vehicles and we also
had a group a paid Korean laborers.”
He added that the Korean labor staff
consisted of an interpreter, carpenter,
mechanic, and cooks, along with those
who were either general laborers or
house boys. The labor force assisted in
loading and unloading various supply
trucks and transporting water from a
spring down the mountain.
“There was one guy, we called him
‘Superman,’” Furrer said. “He was able
to use an A-frame contraption to car-
ry four or five five-gallon Jerry Cans
of water to the kitchen and showers.
Those cans were not easy to carry, let
alone carrying several at a time.”
He did go on to tell them about
many facets of life and operations
during his time at High Point. Being
that they were on a remote site, Fur-
rer said that they did have to “pretty
much make their own entertainment,
except for the occasional 16 millimeter
films we would trade with the other re-
mote sites. We watched a lot of ‘Three
Stooges,’ back in the day.”
Playing cards were hard to come by,
so he wrote to Harold’s Club in Reno,
Nev., to see if they could spare a few
decks of used cards. The club respond-
ed by sending them a box filled with
new cards, dice, napkins, coasters, sev-
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eral posters and vehicle attachments.
“Like I said, we did the best we could
with what we had,” Furrer said.
As the commander of the outfit, he
told the OPD class that his philosophy
was always “Take care of the men and
they will take care of you.” He believed
that if you had to send discipline prob-
lems to squadron, it was a sign of poor
personnel management and leader-
ship.
Thinking about it now, Furrer said
that the year went pretty quickly. After
receiving his orders, he returned to the
States on May 30, 1955, but he never
forgot about his year at High Point.
After completing his active duty com-
mitment, Furrer finished his degree
in architecture at the University of
Oregon and spent 33 years in the plan-
ning profession, primarily as a consul-
tant operating throughout the Pacific
Northwest.
“This was a perfect way for the
younger officers in the battalion to get
a history lesson of where we have come
from as a profession,” said Lt. Col.
Mark Rosenstein, battalion command-
er and a Signal Corps historian. In ap-
preciation of Furrer’s taking the time
to speak with the Soldiers, Rosenstein
presented him with several tokens of
the unit’s appreciation, including a pin
representing the unit crest. Then Fur-
rer joined the Soldiers in having MRE’s
for lunch, which led to a couple more
stories.
“The 55 years in time passage and
almost unbelievable change, makes
for little of the past to remain, except
memories,” Furrer said. “But, I am
most appreciative of being able to cap
my tour of Korea with a visit to the old
site.” x
Army helicopters
on static display
at Osan Air Show
HUMPHREYS GARRISON – Soldiers
assigned to the 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade put on a display of the UH-60
Black Hawk, the AH-64 Apache and the
CH-47 Chinook helicopters during the
Osan Air Show Oct. 9 and 10, near the
flight line at Osan Airbase. During the
two-day event, visitors were able to tour
the helicopters. The crews also conduct-
ed a few flight runs around the flight line
with all three helicopters. – U.S. Army
photo by Cpl. Timothy N. Oberle
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News & Notes
Humphreys Ten-Miler Set
Each year, tens of thousands of
runners go to Washington, D.C.
to run in the Army Ten-Miler.
At USAG Humphreys, runners
can participate in a local version
of the run Oct. 24, starting at 9
p.m., at the Super Gym. For more
information, call 753-8811.
Zoeckler Shoppette Closure
The Zoeckler Station Shoppette
(Bldg. S-1209) will close Oct. 25
and 26, and have a soft re-open-
ing Oct. 27 and formal re-open-
ing Nov. 1, in the back half of
Bldg. S-1228, next to the Katusa
Snack Bar. The Zoeckler Subway
will close on Oct. 25 and move
into the main Post Exchange
Food Court. The Zoeckler Pizza
Hut will also close on Oct. 25 and
should re-open in mid-Novem-
ber near the new shoppette. The
Zoeckler Barber Shop and Laun-
dry Pick-up Point will close Oct.
24, and be temporarily re-located
to Bldg. S-1406. For more infor-
mation, call 753-8291.
Library Closed For Cleaning
The USAG Humphreys Library
will be closed Oct. 28 for rug
cleaning. Normal operations will
resume Oct. 29. For more infor-
mation, call 753-8818.
Housing Closed Oct. 29
The Housing Division, to in-
clude Furnishings Management
Branch, will be closed Oct. 29 in
support of off-site training and
a team building event. For more
information, call 753-7356.
Trick Or Treat Hours
Trick or Treating in the Family
Housing area will be held from
5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31. For those off
post Families that would like to
share in the festivities, there will
be tables set up in front of Bldg.
510. Volunteers are needed to
help remove the table after the
event.
OB Orientations Scheduled
Pregnant Soldiers, Family Mem-
bers and Civilians are invited to
attend the Obstetrics (OB) Ori-
entation held on the first Friday
of each month, in the Super Gym,
starting at 9 a.m. The next two
orientations are on Nov. 5 and
Dec. 3. For information, contact
Capt. Jamie Neumann at 753-
8122 or Stacee Roberts, of New
Family Support, at 753-6287.
Suicide Crisis Numbers
The following are Suicide Cri-
sis telephone numbers for com-
munity use: USAG-Humphreys
Behavioral Health, 753-7657;
Brian Allgood Army Community
Hospital Behavioral Health, 737-
5508; and USAG-Humphreys
Duty Chaplain, 011-9496-7445.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories
and photos in The Morning Calm
Weekly. Call 754-8847 for more
information or e-mail steve.
hoover@korea.army.mil.
USAG HUMPHREYS THE MORNING CALM
2CAB Soldiers choose to stay Army
By Cpl. Timothy N. Oberle
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON —
Re-enlisting in the U.S. Army is some-
times a difficult decision that all Sol-
diers must contemplate during their
military tenure.
That decision is compounded in re-
cent years by the necessity of multiple
deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Not only do these deployments put
Soldiers in harm’s way, but they also
require them to be away from their
friends and family for extended peri-
ods of time.
Despite this, 43 Soldiers from the
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade recently
decided to disregard all of the nega-
tives and instead chose to extend their Colonel James T. Barker, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade commander swears in 43 bri-
military careers during a mass re-en-
gade Soldiers during a mass re-enlistment ceremony Oct. 1. – U.S. Army photo by Cpl.
listment ceremony at the 4th Attack Timothy N. Oberle
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade hangar, here the 2CAB command sergeant major, been unstable lately and the military
Oct. 1. reiterated the same sentiment by stat- offers not only stable pay, but free
Positives such as defending the ing that “the Soldiers re-enlisting to- health care.
country’s freedom, helping to eradi- day are tomorrow’s senior leaders for “These Soldiers that decided to stay
cate the world of terrorism and per- the Army and that is something very in the Army today are wise because
haps most importantly, to show the special and I am honored to be a part they realize that the military offers a
world that America doesn’t quit, drove of it. It makes me especially proud be- very generous pay and benefits pack-
many of these Soldiers to put aside cause almost all of them had the cour- age and the ability to retire in 20 years
their own safety and time with their age to re-enlist while we are engaged with health care for life,” Barker said.
family to be a part of something bigger. in combat operations in two theatres “This is especially important due to the
During the ceremony, Col. James simultaneously. It takes a special per- rising cost of health care for civilians.”
T. Barker, 2CAB brigade commander, son to commit their life to the military One of the primary driving forces
emphasized the importance of main- profession knowing that one could be that led the way to assist these 43 Sol-
taining a ready fighting force with ex- called on to make the ultimate sacri- diers to re-enlist was Sgt. 1st Class Sh-
perienced Soldiers to secure our coun- fice in defense of our great nation.” antel Evans, the 602nd Aviation Sup-
try’s freedom. He added that it is also important port Battalion retention counselor,
“It says a lot about the character of a to impart to Soldiers thinking about who just recently won the 2nd Infantry
Soldier to not only enlist, but re-enlist re-enlisting that despite the negatives, Division Retention Counselor of the
in the Army knowing full well that we there are a lot of benefits by staying in Year award and will compete for the
are a nation at war,” Barker said. the Army. Eighth U.S. Army Retention Counselor
Command Sgt. Maj. Leeford Cain, The economy and job market has of the Year award. x
Getting the ‘scoop’ on reading
HUMPHREYS GARRISON – Thirteen students in Lynnie Richardson’s first grade class at Humphreys American School, who
met their reading goals for September, celebrated “Get the Scoop on Reading,” Oct. 8, at the Humphreys Exchange food
court. Each student has an “at home” reading goal of 75 minutes per week. Students record their weekly reading in a log.
To help motivate the students to work towards this goal, they have a monthly celebration. In partnership with the Exchange,
students who meet each weekly goal during the month are rewarded with a free ice cream. The Exchange also recognizes the
top 10 readers each month with an additional coupon for a free ice cream. – Courtesy photo
OCTOBER 22, 2010 USAG HUMPHREYS
Awareness program offers sobering experience
By Steven Hoover
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHRYES GARRISON —
The Save A Life Tour, a national alco-
hol awareness program that includes
a state of the art drinking and driving
simulator, left an impact on more than
700 attendees during a visit here, Oct.
More than 700 USAG Humphreys Soldiers and Civilians attended the Save A Life Tour, a national alcohol awareness program that
includes a state of the art drinking and driving simulator, during its visit here, Oct. 12 to 14, in the Super Gym. – U.S. Army photo
by Cpl. Joon Woo Baek
6-52 Soldiers become BOSS program‘rock stars’
By 1st Lt. Austin Liu
6-52 Air and Missile Defense
SUWON AIR BASE — Soldiers
of the 6-52nd Air and Missile Defense
Battalion got the opportunity to live
out their dreams of being rock stars
during an Xbox 360 Rock Band com-
petition hosted by the Suwon Airbase
Better Opportunity for Single (and
Unaccompanied) Soldiers program, at
the Community Activity Center here
Oct. 14.
A total of six bands, hailing from
units at Suwon and Osan Airbase, par-
ticipated in the popular contest mod-
eled after Battle of the Bands.
A combination of judge panel and
crowd reaction determined the win-
ning band.
The contest became highly compet-
itive from as early as first round on, as
each band performed their best songs.
In addition to showcasing their “musi-
cal” talent, each band also dressed to
impress.
During the final round, the crowd
exploded as the band from Headquar-
ters and Headquarters Battery, 6-52
AMD covered Duran Duran’s “Hungry
like a Wolf.” The band, affectionately
named “Moop” after the fictional band
in the television show “South Park,”
Culture Corner
People watching:
A favorite Korean
subway pastime
12 to 14, in the Super Gym.
The “star” of the tour is a multimil-
lion dollar drinking and driving simu-
lator program that gives participants a
complete, realistic, sober perspective
on the effects of driving while intoxi-
cated, according to Camille Jackson,
the prevention coordinator for the
Army Substance Abuse Program, here.
won the title.
Unsurprisingly, the band mem-
bers of “Moop,” 2nd Lt. Luke McMur-
ray, Staff Sgt. Kelson Smith, Pfc. John
Starks, and Pfc. Marcus Felker, were
dressed up as South Park characters
during their performance.
Smith, who is the lead singer of
the band, said after the presentation
of this year’s trophy, “We (the band)
definitely had a lot of fun tonight, and
we feel extremely honored to hold the
title this year.”
To create the atmosphere for Battle
of the Bands, BOSS volunteers worked
diligently to transform the Suwon CAC
into a performance stage, lined up with
a professional sound system and light-
ing. But, the rest all fed off the raw en-
ergy of the crowd.
Event officials said that this year’s
audience was extremely enthusiastic.
“This is by far the best crowd we
have had,” said Spc. Kevin Gonzalez,
the battalion BOSS representative
“And, it really pumped up the partici-
pating bands.”
The contest has been extremely
popular with the Iron Horse Soldiers
since its introduction last year. It has
been a great bonding opportunity for
the single Soldiers living in Osan and
Suwon barracks. x
By Arisae Ryu
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON —
Do you like spying on other people?
Worried? Don’t be. Everyone does it,
so you won’t be alone.
The subway is one of the most com-
mon places to people watch.
“The SALT is an educational experi-
ence,” Jackson said. “The focus was on
educating Soldiers and Civilians about
the dangers associated with drinking
and driving. The ASAP always em-
phasizes the dangers of drinking and
driving. It’s easy for someone to have a
few drinks and jump in the car to drive
home, not realizing just how intoxi-
“Moop” won the Xbox 360 Rock Band competition hosted by the Suwon Better Op-
portunities for Single (and Unaccompanied) Soldiers at the Suwon Community Activity
Center Oct. 14. Six groups from both Suwon and Osan Airbase competed. – U.S. Army
photo by 1st Lt. Austin Liu
You see couples being couples, or
groups of young students complain-
ing about their lives and you can even
get interesting gadgets for shockingly
cheap prices – although it’s illegal to
sell them on trains in Korea.
Some don’t like looking directly at
others so they often look at people’s
shoes or their belongings.
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cated they are.”
Also included in the program are
videos about the devastating effects of
drinking and driving, including actual
footage of accidents, police response to
the scene, emergency room scenes and
responses from families.
According to Jackson, the “edutain-
ment” simulators recreate the same
conditions one would face while driv-
ing impaired and the countless dis-
tractions drivers experience on a daily
basis. Those who were able to get be-
hind the wheel of the simulator were
able to experience how difficult it is to
drive in different weather conditions
while under the influence.
“The training, overall, was pretty
good,” Staff Sgt. Derek Zinkand, of
Headquarters and Headquarters Com-
pany, USAG Humphreys, said. “The
videos that were shown made the
training more realistic. The speaker
was upbeat and kept attendees’ atten-
tion throughout the training.”
He said that the primary drawback
was that there wasn’t enough time for
everyone who attended to get “behind
the wheel.”
“If they (the attendees) only take
one thing away from the training, it is
to remember that drinking and driving
will cost you your career and Family,”
Jackson said. “It’s much cheaper to call
a cab.” x
And you can sympathize with all
the inebriated people you see at night.
You might even find that your shoulder
has become a bed for the person sitting
next to you.
You can also check out the latest
Korean fashion trends and compare
the differences between the U.S. and
Korea. Just, be sure not to fall asleep. x
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Rescuer receives Guardian Award for safety

By Pfc. Jang Bong-seok
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — Command
Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Eyer, U.S. Army
Combat Readiness and Safety Center
(CRSC), presented the Department of
the Army Guardian Award for Safety to
2nd Lt. Melvin Glover, executive officer,
95th Blood Support Detachment, 168th
Multifunctional Medical Battalion,
during a recent visit to Camp Carroll.
The CRSC recognized Glover for his
actions during a flash flood at Camp
Humphreys, South Korea, Oct. 14.
After hours of heavy rainfall, several
areas of the installation were under
several feet of fast moving water.
Glover remembers hearing a group
of civilians pointing at a flooded area
while yelling to look. Seeing a vehicle
partially submerged in the waters,
Glover identified a person underneath
the water at risk of being swept away by
the currents. He immediately entered
the waters and made his way to the
Soldier, who was unconscious. He
attempted to raise the Soldier out of
the water to safety but was hindered by
the speed of the water. Fortunately, Mr.
Cha, a contractor for LG DACOM and
one of the civilians who initially alerted
Glover to the situation, bravely entered
the waters and assisted in bringing the
Soldier to safety.
The Department of the Army
G u a r d i a n Aw a r d f o r S a f e t y i s
presented to an individual, who
through extraordinary actions or
skills, reacts to an emergency event or
an imminently dangerous situation,
thereby eliminating or minimizing Command Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Eyer of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness and Safety Center presents the Guardian
loss, such as injury to Army personnel Award for safety to 2nd Lt. Melvin Glover in the Community Activity Center at Camp Carroll. — U.S. Army photo by
or damage to Army property. x Pfc. Jang Bong-seok

Senior KATUSA shoulders great responsibility for charges

By Pfc. Kim Min-jae
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — Just exactly
who and what is the Senior KATUSA?
The Senior Korean Army to the
U.S. Army Soldier takes same role as
a staff sergeant in KATUSA’s Army
life. He acts as a bridge between U.S.
Army and Republic of Korea Army to
make communication run smoothly.
Their work is not brought to light
easily. They actually they do a lot of
Cpl. Park Keun-seo, Camp Carroll, U.S. Army Garrison Daegu informs other KATUSAs through e-mail about everyday
events as well as taking care of everyone in his unit. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim Min-jae
things making conditions better for
KATUSAs under their charge.
The Senior KATUSA is selected
by two qualif ications. First vote
by members of a unit, second the
u n i t R O K A r m y c o m m a n d e r ’s
approval. Candidates must know
about characteristics of unit, each
member’s status, have proper English
communication skills, leadership
ability, and mediating skills.
Once selected, the Senior KATUSA
reports to the U.S. Army to act as Sr.
KATUSA for that unit.
According to Senior KATUSA Cpl.
Park Keun-seo, Camp Carroll, U.S.
Army Garrison Daegu, their missions
are classified into four categories.
First, as a representative of KATUSA,
they administer members of unit. For
example, they report to ROK Support
Group (RSG) whether all KATUSAs
are in the barracks at 9 p.m. daily. Also
when someone gets sick, the Senior
KATUSA takes charge of that, and when
someone has a agony or trouble, they do
counseling as needed.
Second, they participate in most
events whether events are related to
U.S. or ROK Army, as a representative of
unit. So sometimes they find it difficult
to go on leave or get a pass because
events usually occur on weekends.
Third, they perform important work
between the U.S. and ROK Armies, such
as receiving supplies for the unit from the
U.S Army, mediating between the two
armies, and making efforts to promote
a more harmonious relationship.
Fourth, they do administration
when new KATUSAs are coming. They
accompany the new KATUSA during
their first two weeks and teach them
about the KATUSA system and Army
courtesies, enabling them to get well-
adjusted in the Army.
According to Park, being Senior
KATUSA is like a double-edged sword.
“It is really helping who wants to
foster leadership, and improve English
skill,” Park said. “And also acting as a
Senior KATUSA, can get rewarding,
and intimacy with members of units.
But it is sure that Senior KATUSA is a
representative of KATUSAs , sometimes
it is burdensome, and there is lack of
personal time. And it is hard work to
mediate between two Armies, and if
emergency situation arise, managing
those events quickly is challenging.
“Yes, it is hard in a sense, but making
units as I thought is pretty funny and
rewarding. I want to make our unit the
best. I’ll do my best!” x
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t News & Notes
October is Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
B u s a n I n te r n a t i o n a l M a r ke t
shopping tour
Saturday, Oct. 30, departing Camp
Carroll at 8 a.m. and the Camp Walker
commissary parking lot at 9 a.m. Call
765-8325 for more information.
Trick or Treat!
Housing on Camps Walker and George
will be open for Trick or Treating
Saturday, Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Stress Management Class for
Women
Feeling a little stressed? Come join our
class and learn a variety of strategies to
improve your stress mastery and break
the cycle of destructive habits of stress
management. Oct. 27, 9:30 a.m. Camp
Carroll, ACS. Call 765-7900 or 768-8125
to reserve your space.
Korean cooking class
Saturday, Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Depart Camp Walker CAC at 9:30 a.m.
for Yeungjin College. Call 768-8090 for
more information.
2010 haunted house
Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and
Oct. 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the
old army lodging next to Kelly Fitness
Center at Camp Walker. There will also
be unit competition. Call 764-4426 or
stop by the Walker Community Center
for more information.
Fire safety visits
The Fire Department came through the
housing areas Sunday offering home fire
safety visits. We were able to visit a good
portion of the homes, however many
of you were out enjoying the day. If we
were unable to visit your home, and you
would like us to to, please call 768-6478
or 7867
Halloween bowling
Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Camp Walker
Bowling Center. Kids ages 17 and under
bowl for $1.75 per game, including
shoes. Adults bowl for $2.25 per game,
including shoes. Call 764-4334 for more
information
Monster Mash Halloween Party
Oct. 30 at Hilltop Club. 8 p.m. through
midnight. contests, games, door prizes.
Win cash in the costume contest. Call
764-4985 for more information.
Flag Football
8th Army flag football championships.
From Oct. 28 to Oct. 30 at Camp Walker
Kelly Field. Top 2 winners from each
Garrison will play (8 teams).
Storage Container for rent at
Camp Carroll
Too much stuff in your house? Need a
place to store all that extra furniture?
Call the Camp Carroll Community
Center at 765-8325.
USAG DAEGU
55th MP Company in Army-level Connelly Cooking Competition
By Sgt. Daniel Wallace
501st SBDE Public Affairs
Near UIJEONGBU, South Korea —
As the fog lifted and rays from the sun
broke through the clouds to shine down
on North Star Range, sounds of water
splashing came from the wash tent as
Soldiers cleaned the pots and pans used
to make the breakfast chow.
In a mess kitchen trailer, a short
distance away from the wash tent, four
Soldiers, led by Spc. James Holdsworth,
a food operations specialist with the
55th Military Police Company, prepared
food for the day’s lunch. This meal
would not be just any normal meal
though; this meal would be judged as
part of the Department of the Army’s
43rd Annual Philip A. Connelly Field
Cooking Competition.
As one of four U.S. Army units
competing in the Army level of the
Spc. James Holdsworth, a food operations specialist with the 55th MP
Company, prepares the main course for the day’s lunch chow during the
43rd Annual Phillip A. Connelly field cooking competition.. — U.S. Army photo
by Sgt. Daniel Wallace
Sharpen the Saw: doing maintenance fuels relationships
By Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson
USAG Daegu Garrison Chaplain
DAEGU GARRISON — This week
we will discuss the last of the “seven
habits of highly effective families.” I
must say that It is a joy to write about
these values every week and I hope
you enjoyed each article and that
you will practice and embrace these
principles in your home, at work, and
your individual relationships with
significant others.
Today’s subject is “Sharpen the Saw.”
This principle refers to relationship
maintenance. It involves constantly
and regularly taking care of the things
in your relationships that keep the
union strong and happy. The focus
of this habit is to keep the other
competition, the 55th MP Company,
who won the 8th Army level Philip A.
Connelly Field Cooking Competition
earlier this year, completed its
evaluation Oct. 7.
“It feels truly rewarding to have an
opportunity like this in the Army to
compete and prove yourself amongst
others,” said Holdsworth when asked
how it made him feel to compete at
this high level of the competition. He
also said that it was reassuring and kept
him motivated to continue to do the
right thing.
Holdsworth explained that he felt the
competition helped his skills grow in a
sense because they were limited in the
type of products they could use. “You
start to get creative and when you fall
short on supplies. You have a split second
decision to make on how you’re going to
do your product and what direction you’re
person contented. Sharpen the saw ties
together all the other habits we talked
THE MORNING CALM
going to go with it,” said Holdsworth.
While Holdsworth didn’t have one
specific memory during the competition
that stuck out to him, he said the
Connelly competition is a lot of work, a
lot of hours, very tiring but what makes
it memorable is the experiences you
have with the people you’re with.
Sgt. 1st. Class Catherine Catano,
55th MP Company food operations
noncommissioned officer, said they
started to prepare for the 8th Army
competition level in June. For the D.A.
level, they came out to the North Star
Range field site and had been there
since Aug. 30.
Catano continued, saying they had
seven practice meals where they went
through the entire scenario and during
each meal, got feedback from Soldiers
in their company. “They told us what
they liked and what they didn’t like
about the meals and we adjusted it and
kept practicing,” said Catano.
“For us, it’s like the Super Bowl. It’s
the big dance,” said Catano, grinning. “It
feels good to be the best in Korea and
hopefully we are the best in the Army.
“It isn’t hopefully, we are the best
in the Army,” said Catano correcting
her statement.
Catano said the best part about
being out there was her Soldiers’
motivation and drive. “The Soldiers
were the ones that made this happen,
not me,” she said.
Cpt. Derrick Swim, 55th MP
Company commander, said without
hesitation that getting to see his
Soldiers out here making it to this level
of the competition made him feel very
motivated and proud.
“I’m totally supportive of them.
And, to get to see them change a field
of grass into the site as it is now is
phenomenal,” said Swim.
When asked how they dealt with
keeping up the Soldiers’ morale, Swim
said they kept them focused on the
competition day and winning it.
Though the results of the
competition won’t be known until
judges have evaluated the other three
kitchen teams, at the end of the day
as the judges handed out awards,
they spoke to the 55th MP Company
members and told them they set a high
standard for other teams to reach.
“I’m not worried,” said Catano
smiling in response to them in front
of the entire company. “You’ll see us
in Chicago when this is all over. We’ll
be the ones there.” x
about but particularly habit number 5
that says “Seek first to understand, then
to be understood”. The spotlight for this
habit is my spouse, my children, my
friends and my loved ones.
Imagine for a moment that you’re
trying to fell a tree. You’re sawing
through this huge, thick tree trunk.
Back and forth, back and forth you pull
the heavy saw. You’ve been laboring at
it all day long. You’ve hardly stopped
a minute. You’ve been working and
sweating, and now you’re about halfway
through. But you’re feeling so tired that
you don’t see how you’re going to last
another five minutes. You pause for a
minute to catch your breath.
You look up and see another person
— See Sharpening the Saw on Page 27—
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USAG Daegu takes a breather for Organization Day

U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Civilians and Soldiers gathered on Kelly Field, Camp Walker Friday for some morale building competition, camaraderie and
a short respite from the daily grind to celebrate Organization Day. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok

USAG Daegu Garrison Manager Bill Christman and Staff

Everyone queues up to get their lunch, probably everyone’s favorite part of the day after morning Sgt. Valencia Dupree cut the Organization Day cake. —
exertions in various sports activities. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jang Bong-seok

SHARPENING THE SAW from Page 26

a few yards away who has also been
sawing a tree. You can’t believe your
eyes! This person has sawed almost
completely through his tree trunk. He
started about the same time you did and
his tree is about the same size as yours,
but he stopped to rest every hour or
so while you kept working away. Now
he’s almost through, and you’re only
halfway there.
“ W h a t ’s go i n g o n ? ” yo u a s k
incredulously. “How in the world have
you gotten so much more done than I
have? You didn’t even stay with it all the
time. You stopped to rest every hour!
How come?”
The man turns and smiles, “Yes,” he
replies. “You saw me stop every hour
to rest but what you didn’t see was that
every time I rested, I also sharpened
the saw!”
That’s the point. Sharpening the
saw means attending regularly and
constantly to renewal and restoration
in and of the relationship.
My wife and I are lovers of plants,
all kinds of plants, and we have lots of
them. We own more than 50 plants that
we left with family and friends in the
states until we get back home. Taking
care of them is therapeutic for both of
us and we find pleasure in purchasing
new ones and caring for them like lots
of people find pleasure in taking care of
pets and animals.
Several years ago when I was stationed
at Fort Stewart, Georgia I had to go
TDY to Fort Belvoir in Virginia for four
months. Naomi decided to go with
me but we didn’t know how we would
nurture our plants for that length of
time, so we decided that we would fly
home at the end of every month to make
sure they were well watered and getting
the proper amount of sunlight.
When we made the first trip home
we were shocked to say the least at
how terrible the plants looked. They all
appeared as if they were thirsty for water,
sunlight, and plant food. Leaves had
fallen off every plant and the soil in each
pot was parched and dry. The outside
plants looked like they were screaming
for somebody – anybody to come and
give them at least one cup of water.
When we saw that awful sight, almost
simultaneously we jumped out of the car,
turned on the water supply and started
sprinkling the shrubs, grass, flowers and
trees. I dashed in the house and quickly
removed all the house plants outside so
they could get fresh air, fresh water and
much needed sunlight.
Amazingly, after a couple of hours
those plants looked a whole lot better.
I wish you could have been at my house
that day. You would not believe the
dramatic change and the sight of those
plants after getting what they were
starving for, for a month. They all now
looked renewed. That was the first time
I had seen such a dramatic change in
our plants, in such little time, with such
little attention.
That’s what sharpening the saw
implies. It means doing maintenance on
the relationship and making sure that
the things that are most important to
my significant others are not overlooked
and ignored. It means being proactive. It
involves beginning with the end in mind.
It is putting first things first. It thinks
win-win. Sharpening the saw, seeks first
to understand, then to be understood.
It synergizes. And at the end of the day,
when we sharpen the saw, we look back
and say, “Wow, that’s not all that hard.”
Please – sharpen your saw! x
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레드 클라우드 사령관
사설

지휘관의 관점: 안전은 모든 이의 책임 입니다.

과 설치 관리 명령의 안전 프로그램 잠재적인 위험 출구들을 가정하십시오; 심폐소생술을 교육받고 있지만 나머지
규정, 군대에서의 집은 모두에게 그리고나서 천천히 조심스럽게 당신들은 이것을 알고 있습니까? 미
안전한 장소라는것을 확신시키기 위해 움직이십시오. 적십자 사무실에서는 레들클라우드
돌보는 사람들의 조금도 방심하지 우리는 간단하게 반드시 안전을 게리슨과 케이시 게리슨에서 한달에
않는 공동체를 수반합니다. 제도화 해야됩니다. 잠재적으로 한번씩 심폐소생술 교육 과정을
모두들 아프리카인의 속담인 “ 위험한 행동들이 우리들 주변에서 제공하고 있습니다. 응급처치에 아주
아이 하나 키우는데 마을 하나가 매일 발생합니다. 당신은 필요시되는 얼마 안 되는 투자를 함으로써 당신이
든다” 를 들어봤을것 입니다. 나는 안전장치 없이 잔디를 깍는 사람들이나 누군가의 생명을 구함으로써 영웅으로
안전 프로그램을 실행하려면 전체 지붕에서 일하는 사람들을 얼마나 만들어 줄 수 있을것 입니다.
공동체가 수반되어야 함을 말하려는 많이 봤습니까? 당신이 한번도 아마도 당신은 유해물질이
것입니다. 나의 안전과 직원들과 본적없다고 말하는걸 듣고 싶지만 명확하게 적은 사무실 환경에서 일을
나는 당신들의 도움이 필요합니다. 난 본적이 있고 당신 또한 본적이 하고 있을 것입니다. 다시 생각해
모든 잠재적으로 안전하지 않은 있는걸 알고 있습니다. 우리가 이러한 보십시오. 당신 주위를 살펴보고
행동이나 유해 물질들을 제거하기위해 안전하지 않은 행동들을 볼때, 우리 그리고 당신 작업장소의 안전 검사를
모든곳에 배치할 인원이 충분치 모두는 그러한 병사들, 민간인들이나 실행하십시오. 만약 당신이 당신의
않습니다. 당신이 병사나 민간인 또는 가족 구성원을 올바르게 지적하기위해 의자에서 주위를 돌아보면 미로같은
가족이든간에, 당신 모두가 우리의 공유된 책임을 가집니다. 선들이 전기의 선에 연결된 것을
공동체 안에서 안전 책임자로서 안전하지 않은 업무나 잠재적인 볼 것입니다. 당신은 아마도 우리의
행크 닷지 대령 활동하는 역할을 맡아 줬으면 안전한 유해물질들에 대해 지적하고 시설 공병처 직원들의 관심을 필요로
USAG Red Cloud 사령관 합니다. 해결책을 제시하는것을 두려워하지 하는 화재 안전 위험을 가지고 있을
안전은 상황적인 인지성의 예리한 맙시다. 미안한것보다 안전한것이 것입니다.
레드 클라우드 위수 사령부 감각이 발전함과 같이 시작됩니다. 항상 항상 더 좋은 것입니다. 잠재적으로 행동을 취하십시오. 지체하지
당신 주위의 것들을 인지하며 얼마나 안전하지 않은 행동을 저지르는 마십시오.
워 리 어 컨 트 리 의 개 리 슨 빨리 당신의 환경들이 위험한것으로 사람은 그 당시에는 감사하지 않을지 안전은 공동 책임입니다. 그리고
사령관으로서 2사단의 집- 병사들과 바뀌는지에 대해 깨달아야된다. 모르겠지만, 그나 그녀는 당신이 나는 적극적인 역할을 하고 해결책의
군무원 그리고 가족들의 안전은 나의 예를 들면, 만약 도로를 막고 그들의 복지를 바라보고 있다는것을 일부가 되길 촉구합니다. 당신
가장 큰 걱정입니다. 있는 트럭을 보고 간단히 돌아서가면 이해할것 입니다. 친구를 안전하게 지킬수 있는 방법은
당신은 이러한 말을 셀 수 없을 안전할꺼야 라고 가정하지 마십시오; 만약 당신이 누군가 건물이 여러가지입니다. 그리고 또한 당신을
만큼 여러번 들어봤을것 입니다: 반대쪽에 있는 시각이 또한 모호한 무너지거나 지붕에서 떨어져서 숨을 위한 일입니다.
모두가 안전 책임자입니다. 우리가 군 누군가가 당신의 자동차의 길로 멈추는 것을 봤다면 어떻게 할 것 육군의 집의 안전은 당신에게
안전 프로그램을 할 때, AR385-10 직접적으로 걸어올 수도 있습니다. 입니까? 우리 군인들은 응급처치와 달렸습니다.