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mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea

Inside

8th Army takes to Daegu community

basketball court at celebrates full moon
USAG-Humphreys festival fun

Page 16 Page 26

‘Ultimate Fighters’ take to

the mat in Warrior Country

See Page 7
for coverage
Ultimate Fighting Championship members, Krzysztof Soszynski (standing) and Mike Whitehead (front) demonstrate their fighting skills to Soldiers at USAG-Red Cloud Feb. 7. To download high
resolution photos from this event or other events featured in the Morning Calm, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Jim Cunningham

Yongsan Health Clinic moving

In preparation for a $2.75 million dollar building renovation, the Yongsan Health Clinic will temporarily close its doors at noon on Friday, Feb. 13.

The Yongsan Health Clinic will re-open at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at its new location: 121st Combat Support Hospital, Ground Floor

Sick Call by Appointment starts Wednesday, Feb. 18

The Appointment Line opens daily at 6 a.m. The YHC Appointment Line can be reached at 737-3331 (*Note – this phone line will not be activated until Feb. 18.)
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Col. Jimmie Keenan, Chief of Staff, Army Medical Action Plan, Army Medical Department, Office of the Surgeon General, listens as Captain Fayette
Frahm, former company commander of a hospital in Iraq, speaks about areas of concern for warriors in transition. Visit the IMCOM Flickr page
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Story and photos by Rob McIlvaine
FMWRC Public Affairs
Arriving from garrisons as far away as
Korea, 117 delegates came together last week
to discuss issues, listen to subject matter
experts provide background information on
new and old issues, and ultimately make the
Army a better place for Families to call home
through a process called the Army Family
Action Plan.
The U.S. Army has been celebrating the
25th anniversary of the creation of AFAP since
Aug. 15. On that date in 1983, the U.S. Army
Chief of Staff, General John A. Wickham,
wrote a ground-breaking white paper titled
“The Army Family” which identified the
need for the Army to increase support to its
Families.
Gen. Wickham and his staff asserted that a
healthy Family environment allows Soldiers to
concentrate more fully on their mission.
In 1983, the Army was transforming
from an organization of conscripted and
short-term enlistees comprised of mostly
unmarried military members (with a 10
percent re-enlistment rate) to an all-volunteer,
professional force consisting of more than 50
percent married personnel.
“We’ve come a long way from a time when
Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army, speaks with
members of the Army Teen Panel, representing
the future the Army, who brought their concerns
for Army youth world-wide, infectious enthusiasm
and considerable experience and creativity to
the five – day long AFAP conference. — Visit
www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to download or view
photos from this event
the Army said, ‘If you’re married, you can’t
join. If you get married while in the Army,
you can’t re-enlist’,” said Secretary of the
Army Pete Geren to the AFAP delegates
made up of Soldiers, Family members,
wounded warriors, retirees and delegates
representing Army Families.
"The all-volunteer force required us to
think very differently about many aspects
of the Army and certainly Family support,”
Geren said.
At the first AFAP symposium, the
attendees identified 65 issues. Over the
past 25 years, AFAP has dealt with a total
of 633 issues.
The work groups deliberated on issues
last week under the headings of Benefits
and Entitlements, Facilities and Housing,
Employment, Force Support, Family
Support, and Medical and Dental. The
Family Support, Medical and Dental work
groups were divided into two work groups
each because of the volume of issues they
were discussing.
Over 90 percent of AFAP issues are
resolved at the local level, with more than
61 percent of the active issues impacting
all sister services. Since 1983, AFAP
has resulted in 107 changes to national
legislation, 154 revised Department of
Defense or Army regulations and policies,
and 173 improvements to programs and
services.
Currently, according to Tricia Brooks,
the HQDA AFAP Issue Manager, there
are 435 issues completed, with 118
unattainable, 75 still active, and five issues
combined.
“Leaders trust and support AFAP
because the members provide real-time
information that enables commanders to
respond more rapidly to resolve problems,
implement good ideas and guide policy
formation,” said Brooks.
“The average length to resolve an issue
is three years,” Brooks said. “Last week,
– See AFAP, Page 18 –
Top 5 AFAP Issues
Courtesy of Rob McIlvaine
FMWRC Public Affairs
Delgates from around the world
winnowed down hundreds of suggestions
at the 2009 Army Family Action Plan
conference to recommend senior leaders
address 16 new issues. Of those sixteen, five
were chosen as the most important, and
the General Office Steering Committee
will begin addressing them during their
next meeting. The top five issues are:
Bereavement Permissive
Temporary Duty (TDY)
A military leave category for
bereavement does not exist. Multiple
permissive TDY categories exist but
none authorizes non-chargeable
bereavement leave. Soldiers take
chargeable leave or a pass in the event
of the death of an immediate Family
member. Responsibilities associated
with the death of a Family member may
require more time than accrued leave or
a pass. Insufficient time for grieving
the loss of a Family member and
administering responsibilities impacts
the Soldier/Family’s ability to mourn
and recover from a traumatic loss.
The recommendation sent forward
to Army leadership was to establish
a permissive TDY categor y for
bereavement.
Official Photograph
Requirements for Soldiers
Official photographs are not
required for all Soldiers. The Army
only requires an official DA photograph
at certain grade levels. In the event of
a soldier’s death, there is no official
– See TOP 5, Page 18 –
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MP Blotter

The following entries were excerpted from the

military police blotters. These entries may be in-
complete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Larceny of Private Property; Inves-

tigation revealed Subject #1 entered Victim
#1’s room and removed his pool stick which
was unsecured and attended, and sold the
pool stick at a local pawn shop. Subject #1also
removed Victim #2’s camera from his room,
which was unsecured and attended, and sold it
at another local pawn shop. Further investiga-
tion revealed Subject #1 also removed Victim
#3’s ACU backpack, which was unsecured and
unattended from the motor pool and sold it at
a local pawn shop. Victim #1, Victim #2 and
Victim #3 rendered written sworn statements
attesting to the incident. Subject #1 reported to
the USAG-Casey PMO where he was advised
of his legal rights, which he waived rendering
a written sworn statement admitting to the of-
fense. Subject #1 was processed and released
to his unit. Estimated cost of loss is unknown.
Investigation continues.

AREA I: Curfew Violation; Resisting Appre-

hension; At 0015 Hrs, 05 FEB 09, Subject #1
was observed by Security Guard attempting to
enter the walk through the gate. While Security
Guard was waiting for Military Police, Subject
#1 grabbed his ID card from the Security Guard
and fled the scene. At 1300 Hrs, 05 FEB 09,
Subject #1 was observed by Security Guard at-
tempting to enter the Tokkori Gate. Subject #1
was apprehended by Military Police and trans-
ported to the USAG-Casey PMO, where he
was advised of his legal rights, which he waived
rendering a written sworn statement admitting
to the offenses. Subject #1 was processed and
released to his unit. This is a final report.
AREA II: Driving Under the Influence of
Alcohol; Subject #1 was stopped at a KNP
checkpoint and was administered a Portable
Breathalyzer Test, with a result of 0.159%
BAC. Subject #1 was apprehended by KNP
and transported to the Yongsan Main KNP Sta-
tion where he was charged by KNP for Driv-
ing Under the Influence of Alcohol. Subject #1
was released into Military Police custody and
was transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO
where he was issued an Order to Show Cause
Memorandum and an Appendix K. Subject #1’s
USFK drivers license was retained. Subject
#1reported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where
he was advised of his legal rights, which he in-
voked. This is a final report.
AREA II: Traffic Accident Resulting in Per-
sonal Injury and Damage to Private Property;
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; Subject
#1, while attempting to park his vehicle, failed
to judge proper clearance and struck Victim
#1. Victim #1 sustained foot and hip pain and
stated he would seek medical treatment at a
later time. Subject #1’s vehicle sustained no
visible damages. Subject #1 and Victim #1 re-
ported to the Yongsan Main KNP Station where
KNP detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage
emitting from Subject #1’s person. Subject #1
was administered a Portable Breathalyzer Test,
with a result of 0.143% BAC. Subject #1 was
charged by KNP for Obligation for Safe Driv-
ing and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.
Victim #1 verbally attested to the incident.
Subject #1 was processed and released into
Military Police custody. Subject #1 was trans-
ported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where his
driving privileges were suspended. Subject #1
was issued an Appendix L and his passport and
drivers license were retained. Subject #1 was
advised of his legal rights, which he invoked.
Subject #1 was processed and released to his
supervisor. Subject #1 reported utilization of
his seatbelt. This is a final report.
Changdeokgun Palace was constructed in 1405, the fifth year of King Taejong (r.1400-1418), the third Joseon Gyeongbokgung Palace was to the west and
Changdeokgung Palace to the east. Full restoration work began on the palace in 1991 and is still underway. Despite all of the damage done to the palace in the
years past, Changdeokgung is relatively well preserved and is representative of Korean palace architecture. The garden of Changdeokgung is an extravagant sight
with the palace architecture designed in harmony with the landscape. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea for photos. — U.S. Army Photo by Edward Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Jisan Forest Resort outdoor and indoor swimming pools, zoo, botanical great music and great fun. Seoul Plaza Ice
Jisan Forest Resort is located in Icheon city, garden, five tourist hotels, 23 accommodation and Skating Rink, Jung-gu, Seoul, Outside rink,
Gyeonggi-do province, near the Incheon 21 shopping centers. It is a suitable place for short located in front of the Seoul City Hall; Walkerhill
Airport. All slopes are available for snow- family trips where you can relax your tired body Ice Skating Rink, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul; Olympic
boarders, and the moving staircases will help at the hot spring, and rest at the accommodation Park Ice Skating Rink, Songpa-gu, Seoul; Grand
children and beginners move more easily. and recreation facilities in the complex. Visit www. Hyatt Ice Skating Rink, Yongsan, Seoul; World
In addition, the 6-seat chair lift is equipped seorakwaterpia.com or www.tour2korea.com for Cup Park Ice Skating Rink, Songpa-gu, Seoul,
with a heating system. Although the slopes more information. outdoor ice skating rink and snow sledding field;
are not that big, this resort is loved by many Lotte World Indoor Ice Skating Rink, Songpa-gu,
people because of its convenient facilities and Angel and the Woodcutter (Thru Feb. 22) Seoul, located inside the Lotte World Theme
close proximity to Seoul. Jisan Resort does A heartbreaking Korean theatre show with a Park; Bundang Olympic Ice Skating Rink,
not suffer from overcrowding, and so visitors powerful message, this performance tells the Seongnam city, Gyeonggi Province; Korea
here can enjoy skiing without experiencing story of how Koreans believe that a long time ago, University Ice Skating Rink, Seongbuk, Seoul,
long waits at the lifts. Facilities at Jisan angels came down from the heavens to bathe. Indoor international ice skating rink located
Resort are very reasonably priced. In terms Cho-In Theatre takes the beloved tale of an angel inside the university. Visit www.tour2korea for
of accommodation facilities, condos range who falls in love with a woodcutter, and in a striking more information on these venues.
from 85,000won to 195,000 won (condo prices new version sets it amidst a terrible war, where
differ by the weekend, the weekday and the the angel must sacrifice everything for her family. Snow Sledding
season), and restaurants and supermarkets Cho-In Theatre tells this story entirely without Many sledding facilities have separate slopes
are also available. Jisan Resort also operates words, using puppets, exquisite choreography for children and adults, some have tube sleds
a free shuttle bus from Seoul. Also available and traditional music, to give a unique insight into for children and extra-large sized sleds for
are a Snow park for kids, playground for Korea’s rich history and culture. Performances two or more people, as well as the traditional
infants, ski shop, campsite, cycling course, are scheduled for: Tuesday-Fridays, 7.30 p.m.; plastic sleds. Korean Children’s Center Snow
basketball court, soccer field, putting course, Saturdays, 6 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. at Arreum Sledding Field, Gwangjin, Seoul, Includes
and golf practice range. Visit www.jisanresort. Daun Theater, Daehangno, Seoul (Hyehwa subway other entertainment facilities, exhibitions, and
co.kr or www.tour2korea.com station, exit 4, line 4). For more information, visit convenience facilities; Korean Folk Village Snow
www.tour2korea.com Sledding Field, Yongin city, Gyeonggi province,
Hot Springs enjoy snow sledding and learn about Korean
Bugok Hot Springs, located at the foot of Mt. Goseong Pollack, Sea Fest (Feb. 19-22) traditional culture at the Korean Folk Village;
Deokamsan, Gyeongsangnam-do is one of the The Pollack Festival is held each February in to Seoul Land Snow, Gwacheon city, Gyeonggi;
best hot springs in South Korea ‘Bugok’ was celebrate the local fish specialty of Goseong-gun in Everland Snow Buster, Yongin city, Gyeonggi
named according to the iron pot shape of the Gangwon-do Province to ensure a good haul and province; Taereung Snow Sledding Field,
land. The temperature of the water is 78°c, community. Visit www.tour2korea.com Nowon, Seoul; Yongin Hanwha Snow Sledding
and contains sulfur and more than 20 kinds Field, Yongin City, Gyeonggi province, located
of inorganic matters such as silicon, chlorine, Ice Skating (Around Seoul) inside the ski resort; Yangpyeong Hanwha
calcium and iron. As a multi-complex resort, Ice-skating is a special winter activity. Lotte World’s Snow Sledding Field, Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi
Bugok Hot Spring Tourist Special Complex indoor facilities offer year round ice skating fun, province, located inside the Yangpyeong Resort,
covers various facilities other than the large but to ice skate in true classic style, head to one skiing also available. Visit www.tour2korea.com
spa, such as the grand performance hall, of these outdoors facilities and enjoy great views, for detailed information on these venues.
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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This Week’s Profile in Service:

2009: Year of the NCO

Name: Staff Sgt. Boydston, Daniel

Organization: HHC, USAG-RC

Job Description: Chaplain Assistant

NCOIC for the Area I Chaplain’s office.
NCOIC of the Red Cloud Chapel. Fund
Manager for USAG-Red Cloud Area I
Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund.

Staff Sgt. Daniel Boydston Time In Service: 19 years, 7 months

Recent Accomplishments: Reorganized and corrected the deficiencies within the Chapel
Tithes and Offering Funds for USAG-Red Cloud Area I Garrison Chaplain’s Office. By doing
this, Staff Sgt. Boydston saved the Chapel several thousand dollars which resulted in the Chapel
to do charity work with the orphanage that USAG-Red Cloud is involved with. Staff Sgt.
Boydston personally mentored one KATUSA, and one U.S. Army Soldier preparing them
for competing and winning the Area 1 KATUSA and Soldier of the Quarter Boards for two
consecutive quarters. SSG Boydston mentored one U.S. Soldier preparing him for Sergeant
Promotion Board. SSG Boydston served as an Area I Garrison NEO Warden consisting of 13
families; total 36 family members. Through numerous hours of screening personnel records,
SSG Boydston established a zero deficient record system of all NEO personnel under his care.
SSG Boydston’s leadership motto is, “A good NCO is one who makes all necessary sacrifices
for the accomplishment of the mission of taking care of all soldiers, not just the ones under
his or her direct supervision.” He did this by mentoring the soldiers that won the boards and
passed the Sergeant Promotion Board on his time totally over 60 hours.
To feature an NCO from your organization in the Morning Calm, send a photo, brief description and
supervisor endorsement to MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil or call 724-3366 for details.

Career opportunities solicited by 411th Contracting

Support Brigade/U.S. Army Contracting Command Korea
If you are interested in providing Admin Support Services as an independent
contractor for Assistant Chief of Staff (ACofS) CJ5, please contact Maj. Carter at
(DSN) 724-8624 or Jenny Suh at (DSN) 724-3156/3334.

AVOTEC: Army selected for educational pilot program

The Army has been selected by Congress to participate in an education pilot program designed to
provide additional ways to expand education opportunities. Soldiers, officers and Wounded Warriors serving
on active-duty, to include National Guard and Reserve Soldiers on extended active-duty, may acquire
technical, vocational, or advanced training and re-training. This short-term pilot program is intended to
provide training in high-demand career fields to help Soldiers find employment after they transition out of the
Army. Army Education is working with technical and community colleges throughout the United States to
build upon existing programs and develop new pilot re-training in career occupations, such as rehabilitation,
nursing, medical technology, and other health care occupations. The Army Vocational/Technical website
launched Jan. 15 and Army Education Centers and Soldier Family Assistance Centers is now assisting
Soldiers with enrollment.

IT/IA Project Management Training to be held

Army Information Assurance professionals (Military, Civilians, and Contractors)
throughout Korea are encouraged to attend this IT/IA Project Management training
scheduled for Feb. 23 – 27 at the Area III DOIM training classroom located on
USAG-Humphreys. The Department of Defense requires Information Technology
and Information Assurance professionals who manage projects to have an in-depth
knowledge of project management skills and abilities. Attendance is limited to 15
students. There is no cost for attendance; however TYD/Per Diem requirements must
be funded by the student’s organization if required.
Please submit a completed SF 182 no later than Feb. 19 via e-mail to RCIO-
K-InformationAssurance@korea.army.mil. Students selected for attendance will be
notified via e-mail no later than Feb. 20.
Point of contact is GS12 David Sewell, RCIO-Korea IA Branch, DSN (315) 723-
2376, e-mail: sewelld@korea.army.mil.

6th Signal Center hosts annual Facility Control Office Conference

The 6th Signal Center will host its annual Facility Control Office Conference at
Camp Walker Feb. 26-27. All Army, Air Force, Navy personnel to include civilians and
Korean Nationals are invited to attend. Attendees must have at least a Secret Security
Clearance verified by their security managers. Exceptions will be made for Korean
Nationals. For more information, contact any one of the following:
Craig Rowan, 764-3923 or craig.rowan@korea.army.mil
Jonathan Brock, 764-3923 or jonathan.brock@korea.army.mil
Alejo Quinata, 764-3902 or alejo.cruz.quinata@korea.army.mil
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Cpl. Joseph Lee of the 55th Military Police Battalion on USAG-Casey, participates in Military Police vehicle driver’s training while Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, of the same Battalion directs using hand
signals as Staff Sgt. Iakopo Samuelu instructs course participants during driver’s training held in the parking lot next to the 55th MP Battalion barracks. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
New driver’s training for MPs begins on Casey
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG- CASEY — More than 40
members of the 55th Military Police
Battalion began three days of training aimed
at teaching and improving their driving
skills for police work Feb. 3 – 5. The course
includes two days of classroom training and
one day training in both daylight driving
and night driving. The night driving skills
included a focus on backing up, ground
guiding, and identifying blind spots. The
practical driving instruction included
weaving courses and close parking and
maneuvering skills.
“We set the obstacle cones closer together
for the weaving course because in Korea
the streets and roads are narrower and
require more skill to maneuver,” said Staff
Sgt. Iakopo Samuelu, 55th MP Company
AREA I
Provost Marshall’s Office investigator and
driving instructor. “Most of the time we
train in an area where we can practice
high speed driving skills honed for chasing
suspects of crimes.”
The training is in addition to training
already in place for Soldiers who become
Military Police at USAG-Casey.
“When a platoon rotates to go on the
road and do training, they will get three
days of driver’s training prior to assuming
road duties,” said Lt. Col. Hans Hunt,
USAG-Casey Provost Marshall. “These MPs
are getting ready to go on the road for the
next six months doing law and order duties.
When the next platoon comes on the road
they will get the same training.”
Instead of offering a standard ‘in house’
military police training course, Hunt
brought in outside agencies from the USAG-
Red Cloud Safety Office and 2nd Infantry
Division Safety Office to come in and train
the MPs.
“We are using the 94th MP Battalion
training personnel and Provost Marshal
Traffic and Operations section to come
in and brief and explain the importance
of drivers training, and the importance of
maintaining control of your vehicle in all
weather conditions,” Hunt said.
Driving in Korea makes special demands
on drivers. This special training includes
learning to maneuver a military police
vehicle in those circumstances.
“Because we are required to travel off
the installation, especially down American
Alley in Bosandong, and we have to travel
to Camp Stanley and USAG-Red Cloud and
all throughout Area I, we want to make sure
we are covering down on all conditions,”
Hunt said. “We want to give them the most
comprehensive training we can before they
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go on the road.”
The first two students to take the
practical driving course were Sgt. Kenneth
Peterson of 31 Bravo MPs and Korean
Augmentation to the United States Army
soldier, Cpl. Joseph Lee.
“We train with rubber cones, but when
we are out in the village patrolling, the
spaces between the cars and the buildings are
so tight it requires good training,” Peterson
said. “Ground guiding is very important
and that is where a lot of mishaps happen.
You have to communicate with your driver
and he must understand the signals you
give him.”
“I am taking this training so I can become
a safer driver while working,” Lee said. “This
training definitely gives us more confidence
while driving and it enhances our abilities
while driving at night. We have learned a lot
about manuvering as well.”
Soldiers of
HHC qualify
at North Star
Range
Pvt. Jung, Hyun Sik of Headquarter, Head-
quarters Company, zeros his M-16 rifle on
North Star Range Feb. 4. Two dozen Sol-
diers participated in the qualifications for
M-16 this month due to cancellations be-
cause of snow. Before qualifying, Soldiers
had to make sure the aiming sights were
zeroed in correctly. All but one qualified.
Those who did not qualify this month will
have another chance in March. — U.S.
Army photo by Pvt. Kim Tae Hoon
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News & Notes
New! Mitchell’s Sunday Brunch
Mitchell’s will offer Sunday Brunch from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. No reserva-
tions are required. For more information
call: 732-8189/8211.
2009 Eighth Army
BATAAN Road March
Registration for the 2009 BATAAN Road
March will be from 7-8:15 a.m. Feb. 21 in
the Carey Fitness Center USAG-Casey.
Race will begin 8:45 a.m. The event is
open to active duty military personnel as-
signed to the 8th Army with a DEROS no
sooner than April 4 2009. For more infor-
mation call:725-5064.
New Osan Bus Schedule
The bus schedule changed to enhance
passenger’s convenience and reflect the
actual ridership. Main changes are:
11:30 p.m. bus routes for Friday, Saturday
and U.S. holidays are eleminated. Osan
Express will run twice daily from 9 a.m.
leaving Casey arriving Red Cloud 9:40 a.m.
and Osan at noon, 11 a.m. Casey 11:40
a.m. Red Cloud, 2 p.m. at Osan. Leaves
Osan 3:30 p.m. to Red Cloud 4:20 p.m. and
Casey 5:10 p.m. Leaves Osan 6:30 p.m. to
Red Cloud 7:20 p.m. and Casey 8:10 p.m.
For more information call: 738-3380.
Why Catholic Facilitator’s Training
The Why Catholic Facilitator’s Training will
be held in the Yongsan Religious Retreat
Center Feb. 20-22. For more information
call: 732-6016.
Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday Services will be held Feb.
25 11:45 a.m. Camp Hovey, 11:45 a.m.
Camp Stanley, 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. US-
AG-Red Cloud, 7 p.m. USAG-Casey. For
more information call: 732-8854.
Spouses Orientation Program Dates
The Spouses Orientation Program sched-
ule dates are Feb. 24 for USAG-Casey,
Feb. 17 at USAG-RC. Attendace is manda-
tory. For more information call: 732-7779.
USAG-RC Physical Council Meeting
The USAG-RC Physical Council meeting
will take place in the Digital Conference
Center USAG-Casey Mar. 19 from 1:30
to 3 p.m. For more information call: 730-
6684.
EEO/POSH Training Schedule
EEO/POSH refresher training will be held
in the FMWR classroom March 9 on US-
AG-Red Cloud and in the Digital Confer-
ence Center on USAG-Casey March 25.
These courses are mandatory for all Dept.
of the Army employees. For more informa-
tion call: 732-6273.
Army Career and Alumni Program
Events
The ACAP program will offer a retirement
briefing Feb.19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
in the ACAP classroom on Camp Mobile.
For more information call: 730-4033.
Mardi Gras 2009
Mardi Gras 2009 will be held in USAG-
Casey’s Gateway Park Feb. 21 beginning
at noon. It will feature many events includ-
ing: Cajun cook-off at the Gateway Club,
Mardi Gras Parade on USASG-Casey
Main Blvd. at 3 p.m.., Children’s Ragging
Cajun Carnival with children’s games, face
painting and a magic show. Evening events
for adults begin at 6. p.m. For more infor-
mation call: 732-7292.
AREA I THE MORNING CALM
Workshop teaches leadership to think outside the box
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD — The Civilian
leadership on USAG-RC was treated
to an unusual workshop Jan. 30 in Red
Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club from Fred Meurer,
Monterey, Calif. city manager. The unique
challenges he faced while manager found
him well prepared because of the challenges
he faced as a garrison commander during his
tenure with the Army.
His experience includes being a U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers officer, executive
officer for the 8th Army engineers, Fort
Ord Director of Engineering and Housing,
a City Public Works director and city
manager. The biggest share of his message
was community collaboration and creative
examination of the possible.
“My whole purpose in life, as the city
manager in Monterey, is to beat the status
quo,” Meurer said. “I absolutely refuse to let
the status quo beat me. I encourage you to
take on the same attitude.”
Meurer pointed out Red Cloud has
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson (left) gives Fred Meurer his Commander’s Coin before the seminar
similar commonality of interests as he did as
city manager. For city managers objectives, began Jan. 30 in Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
especially since he needed to keep the Army Department of Defense entities to include services is vital, Meurer explained. For him,
fort in town, were to serve their citizens the community where they exist. attaching customer surveys to each work
(which also included military members), be When cutting budgets and money gets order returned comments at a optimized
cost effective and keep their base open. The tight, Meurer relies on his Public Affairs rate of 15 percent.
installation commander objectives are to personnel and their ability to get the word “The bottom line is: What you do not
serve Soldiers and Families, be cost effective out to the workplace, which is vital to measure, you simply cannot improve,”
and to accomplish operational missions. understanding the process. Meurer said.
He also pointed out the differences city “My public affairs and community The lessons learned are: be creative and
managers have in comparison with garrison outreach person is with me continually,” collaborative, manage facilities as assets, not
commanders; namely, time horizons, public Meurer said. “Every discussion I have, with liabilities, allow local standards to prevail,
process, public theater, one boss versus five, my staff, or with the public, my PAO is with ask what is to be done, not how.
seven, or more, regionalization and levels me to make sure the public understands “Each party must recognize and satisfy
of oversight. what I have to say and making sure they are the needs of the other,” Meurer said. “Do
A major resource for solving situations there to help the staff understand how to say not move your risk to your partner, and
faced by both the garrison commander and what they need to say.” respect each other’s situation.”
city managers is to revise their thinking How to get feedback from customers The session closed with practical exercises
about joint endeavors with only other and those affected by actions taken on using ideas learned from the seminar.
Aquatic PT program open for all in Area I
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD — Soldiers and
Civilians now have a new choice for physical
training and exercise regimens since Aqua
PT has begun. The new program allows
trainees to gain a more thorough exercise
in a shorter amount of time than running
or jogging would allow, explains Paul
Henevich, USAG-RC aquatics specialist.
“This type of exercise concentrates on
the entire body, not just the legs or arms,”
Henevich said. “The normal physical
training Soldiers get gives their joints a lot
of pounding. Aqua PT eliminates that type
of injury.”
Aqua PT was originally developed by
the 1992 Olympic Training Committee.
Henevich explained he drew from his
experience with that committee in
formulating the regimen offered by Family
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports
as well as taking expert advice from 121
Hospital in Yongsan.
The technique of Aqua PT brings along
many benefits in contrast to the physical Soldiers work through Aqua PT drills as Paul Henevich, USAG-RC aquatics specialist calls out
the pace. Aqua PT is not new to Area I, Henevich has offered it several times in the past eight
– See AQUATIC, Page 7 – years. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil

UFC athletes teach Red Cloud Warriors new moves

Television fight stars give
troops clinic in ultimate
skills technique
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-RED CLOUD — Soldiers were

treated to learning new fighting skills from
the best in the fight entertainment business
Feb. 7 in the Red Cloud Physical Fitness
Center. Members of the Ultimate Fighting
Championship: Jorge Rivera, Krzysztof
Soszynski and Mike Whitehead, instructed
more than a dozen Soldiers how to use their
unique fighting skills during a two-hour
hands on session.
“We are here to support the troops and
give a little back because they do so much
for us,” Whitehead said. “This is just a little
token of our appreciation. We flew out to
Korea and we have been going to all the
different camps on the peninsula to put on
little seminars, and to teach the troops a
little of what we do. We hope to give them
a morale booster and hang out with them
for a while. I am glad they got out here and
Ultimate fighter Mike Whitehead (left) gives instructions to Pvt. Johnathon Fortier (right) and Sgt. Park, Sung Man (bottom) on how to use Ultimate
rolled around on the mats with us, and I
Fight techniques during a two hour clinic held in Red Cloud’s Physical Fitness Center Feb. 7. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
hope they learned a thing or two.”
And learn a thing or two they did said
Pvt. Johnathon Fortier. I learned more
techniques and more drills tonight. I know
this will add to my combative skills. It is
also good for our morale, being away from
our families and all. This is good support;
we need more morale boosters.
“These fighters are the best,” said Sgt.
Park, Sung Man. “They taught us a lot of
good moves for our combat skills. I had a
great time!”
The UFC is based in the United States
and is currently recognized as the largest
mixed martial arts organization. It began
as a single-event tournament to find the
world’s best fighters without regard to their
style. It began with a limited number of
rules, but promoters advertised it as ‘no
holds barred’ and contests were often violent
and brutal. Early fights were more spectacle
than sport until the organization adopted
better rules and became sanctioned by state
athletic commissions and marketed itself as
a legitimate sporting event. They dropped Ultimate Fighters Krzysztof Soszynski (top) and Mike Whitehead (bottom) give troops demonstrations of ultimate fight techniques during a two
the ‘no holds barred’ banner and advertise hour clinic in the Red Cloud Fitness Center Feb. 7. To view these photos and more from the Morning Calm online, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
now as mixed martial arts. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

AQUATIC
training regimens Soldiers are already doing,
Henevich said.
“Aqua PT is a low to no impact workout,”
Henevich said. “The Soldier gets the benefit
of not having the pounding on the legs or
knees, with no shin splints or lower back
problems. It is a way of getting relief from
pounding the pavement every day. It also
targets the endurance of the athlete. Within
two weeks the participant should see a
difference in their run. They should feel
more refreshed after a two- mile run than
they normally do.”
The more you push into the water, the
harder the water pushes back, Henevich
said. It definitely is a workout where the
more you put into it, the more you get
out of it.
Continued from Page 6
There are parts of Aqua PT illustrated
in the Army physical fitness manual,
but it is not generally put into action by
noncommissioned officers because most
have not been trained with it.
This situation may be because the Soldiers
day is a very crowded workday and PT time
does not always allow for the extra time it
would take to get ready for Aqua PT.
“Everything we do is on the clock,”
Henevich said. “We allow minutes for rest
and we have set times for the different Aqua
aerobic exercises.”
Henevich had many Soldiers ask how
to exercise using Aqua techniques, so he
developed a program with a specific regimen
athletes could follow to enhance their
physical fitness training.
One does not have to be a swimmer to
participate in Aqua PT, Henevich said. Non
swimmers are sometimes afraid to come to
the Aqua PT workout because they do not
know it does not involve swimming.
“I came to Aqua PT to try something
different from our daily workout,” said Sgt.
1st Class Corye Carrington.
“My PT score is pretty good, so I really
do not have to do this to improve; I just
wanted to do something different in sports
for enjoyment.
This is more of a cardio-vascular type
of workout, so I know it will improve my
running and other workout activities. We
should be doing this for morning PT more
than once a week.”
“I came to enhance my normal PT
routine,” said Staff Sgt. Jose Cabrera. “I do
PT twice every day. I am always looking for
more ideas to push my workout. I heard
about Aqua PT and came out to try it. It is
definitely worth the effort.
This is a lot better than regular PT
because it allows you to do more without
damaging your joints.”
“I heard this was a very good workout
and good conditioning, so I came out for
it,” said Capt. David Cornelius. “This will
improve every Soldier’s PT skills and I highly
recommend it.”
Aqua PT sessions begin at the USAG-RC
heated swimming pool at 6 p.m. Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. Aqua PT will start
at the USAG-Casey Hanson Field House
on Tuesday and Thursday this summer.
For more information call the USAG-RC
Swimming Pool: 732-6553.
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Yongsan Fire Station tests new ways to save lives

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

Above: A Yongsan firefighter practices opening a wrecked
vehicle with the new hydraulic ‘Jaws of Life’ during an
exercise Feb. 3. Left: Firefighters learn the fundamentals of
the new equipment before putting it to the test. — U.S. Army
photos by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
“That greatly enhances our
ability to save a person’s life,
without actually causing
further injuries.”
Harold Persons
USAG-Yongsan Assistant Fire Chief
YONGSAN GARRISON — T h e
Yongsan Fire Station trained on a new set
of equipment for responding to vehicle
accidents then tested their life-saving
capabilities during an exercise Feb. 3.
The $650,000 acquisition comprised of
advanced stabilizers for preventing crashed
vehicles from moving and possibly causing
more injuries, and a hydraulic rescue tool
used for vehicle extrication nicknamed
‘Jaws of Life.’
“It gives us the capability to quickly
open the vehicle up and take the vehicle off
from around the person, versus taking the
person off the vehicle, which is sometimes
way easier,” said Harold Persons, assistant
chief. “That greatly enhances our ability to
save a person’s life, without actually causing
further injuries.”
Rescuers can use the Jaws for just about
any situation from vehicle accidents to
airplane or helicopter crashes. Different
modules or attachments, such as the cutter,
the spreader or the ram are available and that
gives the unit more flexibility.
Firefighters had familiarization training
in the morning then ran an exercise using a
disposable vehicle to get hands-on experience
with the new tools.
The firefighters first practiced using the
stabilizers on a vehicle lying on its side then
simulated a rescue operation by cracking
open the car using the new Jaws.
“We had old electronic tools for similar
purposes, but the new hydraulic ones are
far more powerful and easy to use,” said
Yongsan firefighter Sok Jung-hoon. “These
will really help us in our operations.”
Yongsan Fire Chief Alex Temporado
said the key feature of the new equipment
is versatility. “We can respond to wider
range of situations,” he said, “and improve
effectiveness at saving lives.”

Faces of Strength: Sgt. Jamin Bassette

By Sgt. Brandon Moreno
Eighth U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The phrase
“age is nothing more than a number” could
quite possibly be used as a catch-phrase for
20-year-old Sgt. Jamin Bassette, the training
room noncommissioned officer for the
United Nations Command Honor Guard.
He h a s s e r v e d j u s t o v e r t h r e e
years in the military and earned two
Army Commendation Medals and
six Army Achievement Medals. He
also accomplished induction into the
legendary Sgt. Audie Murphy Club.
Bassette started out as a mechanic,
but not too long after working this job
he decided it was time for a change and
became an infantryman.
It was his switch from working in the
motor pool to practically living in the
field that eventually brought him to the
NCOs who would enable him to be the
leader he’s become today.
“Before I came to Korea I was stationed
at the National Training Center in
California,” he said. “When I would screw
up, my NCOs would have me study an
Army Regulation and write a report on it
instead conducting some form of physical
training. I believe this corrective training
is what really prepared me in the future for
the boards I would attend.”
Although it was punishment and might
be considered unconventional by some, it
eventually contributed to his induction into
the storied Sgt. Audie Murphy Club. What
this corrective training also contributed to
was Bassette's two consecutive wins at the
NCO of the Quarter board.
“Beyond just knowing the text book
answers, it was also my leaders and my
own personal experiences in the Army that
enabled me,” Bassette said. “The Sgt. Audie
Murphy board was no joke. I remember they
asked me questions like, ‘How would you
react if one of your Soldiers pulled a knife on
another Soldier?’ They really wanted to see
if you had the kind of leadership skills you
can't learn from reading a regulation."
After talking about his own
experiences, he took some time to reflect
on his own personal beliefs pertaining
to leadership and gave future leaders a
word or two of advice.
“If you have great NCOs learn everything
Bassette
you can from them, they are what make and
break you in this Army,” he said. “The Army
makes a big deal about the NCO Education
System and professional development
schools, and don't get me wrong they're
great, but that's not what makes a leader."
Bassette said he thinks what makes a
leader is apprenticeship.
"I truly believe you have to start as a
junior Soldier in order to become a leader,"
he said. "As a junior Soldier, learn as much
as you can from your NCOs. In the end they
will only help you to develop as a Soldier
and a leader."
These ideas and leadership skills are
reflected in his Soldiers. One Soldier in
particular is following is his footsteps.
“One of my Soldiers, Pfc. Shawn
Coleman, was recently named the Soldier
of the Quarter,” Bassette said. “When he
went to the board, I remember he was
asked to describe subjects like the chain of
command in his words and his responses
were what we would call infantry answers.
Although the board members thought
some of the answers were funny, they
knew they came from a place of true
understanding and confidence."
In the future, Bassette will take his
knowledge and skills and put them to the
test when he competes in the 8th U.S. Army
NCO of the year competition. If all go goes
well, he will continue on to the Department
of the Army Level to compete for the title
of NCO of the Year.
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http://yongsan.korea.army.mil AREA II THE MORNING CALM

News & Notes

Need Information?
New in Korea? Feeling Lost? Have questions
that need answers? Army Community Service
wants to help. Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
stop by the Dragon Hill Lodge Market Square
to meet the ACS Outreach representatives to
get your questions answered and learn about
what is happening in the Yongsan community.
For information, call 738-7123.

SAHS Band Performance

There will be a free, Seoul American High
School Band Performance 2 p.m. Feb. 21
at the Moyer Theatre, Building 2259. For
information, call 723-3266.

FRG Meeting
A Family Readiness Group meeting is
scheduled for 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 24
at Balboni Theatre. Learn about NEO and
how to fill out your packet! Listen to a short
briefing about Suicide Prevention and
hear from our Special Troops Battalion
Commander Lt. Col. Colyer. Families from
all services are welcome. For information,
call 02-6355-4143.

Appreciation Night
The Main Post Club is having Korean
employee KATUSA/ROK Soldier
Appreciation Night Feb. 26. There will be
free snacks and T-shirts while supplies last.
For information, call 723-5678.
Yongsan community members can find answers and help at during the tax season at Moyer Community Activities Center, Room 113.
Karaoke Night

Preparing for the 2008 Tax Season

Enjoy Karaoke Night at the Uptown Lounge
in Main Post Club 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Participants can win $25 cash! For
information, call 723-5678.

Free Movies
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
wants you to know that a visit to the cinema
is on them. Just show your ID card at the
USAG-Yongsan Movie Theater to get in for
free. Enjoy your benefits from FMWR. For
information, call 738-5254.
Veterinary Clinic Renovation
The Veterinary Clinic is currently under
extensive renovation. During this facility
upgrade, the clinic will remain open and
provide full service clinic vaccinations
and sick call appointments only. No
surgery appointments will be available
at this time. Renovations are projected
to be completed by February 2009. For
information, call 738-4257.
Fun With Clay
Join “Fun with Clay” at K-16 Air Base Arts
and Crafts Center 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays
and Wednesdays. There is a $3 fee for
materials. For information, call 741-6923.
Interactive Customer Evaluation
ICE allows DoD customers to rate products
and services provided by DoD offices and
facilities worldwide. Your comment card
ratings are used to improve the products and
services available to you. The ICE website is
at http://ice.disa.mil
Request Publicity
If you are an authorized private
organization, military unit or agency,
we can publicize your event. Go to the
Garrison Web site to fill out a request form
at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil/publicity.
asp. We’re here for you!
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
By Capt. Minna M. Oh
Yongsan Tax Center
YONGSAN GARRISON — Thanks to
all the tax documents arriving in the mail,
you’ve probably realized that tax season
has arrived. Although the filing deadline
is months away, now is the time to start
gathering the documents and information
you need to prepare your tax returns.
Fortunately, the YTC is here to help.
Helpful Hints:
Verify the name and number on
your Social Security card. Be sure that
the name on your Social Security card
matches the name you will use on your
tax return. A mismatched name and
Social Security Number is the most
common reason for rejected tax returns-
and therefore delayed refunds.
This is a particular problem for taxpayers
who have recently married or divorced.
Inform the Social Security Administration
of any name changes by completing the SS-5
application, which is available at the Social
Security Administration website.
If you wish to have your tax return
prepared at the Yongsan Tax Center,
you must bring Social Security cards for
yourself, your spouse and your dependent
family members. If you are married filing
separately, you need to communicate with
your spouse and verify the name and number
on your spouse’s Social Security card. The
conversation may be uncomfortable, but
it will save you from a rejected return or a
second trip to the YTC.
Servicemembers are the only taxpayers
who may provide their military identification
instead of their Social Security card. ALL
others must provide a Social Security card.
Gather your tax documents. Most of your
tax documents should be available as of the
date of this article. For those of you who
are new to filing tax returns, the documents
you most likely need are IRS Forms W-2
and 1099. Your W-2 indicates how much
income you made from your employer. If
you receive military income, you can access
your W-2 on the MyPay website.
You may also have a Form 1099 if you
received unearned income, such as interest
from a savings account. If you are able to
access your account online, you may be able
to obtain your 1099s online as well.
Know the amount of your 2008
economic stimulus payment. This is a NEW
requirement from the Internal Revenue
Service. You must know the amount of the
economic stimulus payment you received
last year. If you do not know the amount,
you can find it online, or call 1-866-234-
2942. You will need to provide your filing
status, SSN, and number of exemptions.
Find a way for both you and your
spouse to sign your tax return. If you
and your spouse wish to file jointly
but cannot both be present during the
preparation of your tax return, you have
a few options for signing the return.
One option is to sign a paper return,
send it to your spouse, and have your
spouse sign and mail the return to the
IRS. Another option you have is to sign
both your name and your spouse's name
using a power of attorney. To sign both
your names you can use IRS Form 2848
or request a special power of attorney
from the Client Legal Services Division,
located in Community Services Building
(B-4106), Room 229, South Post, U.S.
Army Garrison - Yongsan.
Locate your bank routing and account
numbers. If you expect a refund and wish
to have your refund deposited directly into
your bank account, bring a voided check
with your bank’s routing and account
numbers. You can also find this information
online at MyPay.
Confirm whether you can claim
the dependency exemption for your
child. Divorce and separation have tax
consequences, particularly when children are
involved. The IRS assumes that the taxpayer
with primary physical custody of the child is
entitled to claim the dependency exemption
and any available child tax credits. If you
are the noncustodial parent and wish to
claim the exemption and credits, you must
have written evidence of your entitlement.
Provide your divorce decree or separation
agreement, or ask the custodial parent to
grant you the entitlement by signing IRS
Form 8332 and sending it to you.
The YTC is open through April 24. The
YTC is open for either appointments or
walk-ins from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and
from noon-4 p.m. on Thursdays. The YTC
is also open on an appointment basis on
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The YTC
is closed Sundays, U.S. federal holidays
and training holidays. The services of the
YTC are available to active duty military
members and their qualifying dependents, all
Department of Defense Civilian Employees
and their qualifying dependents, retired
military members and their qualifying
dependents; mobilized reserve component
service members; and DOD contractors
with a valid Letter of Accreditation or a
contract that expressly entitles them to tax
preparation services.
For more information, call 723-7887 or
stop by tax center at the Moyer Community
Activities Center, Room 113.
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Hannam Village residents meet with garrison
officials to discuss concerns during a town
hall meeting Feb 3. — U.S. Army photo by
Steven Morgan
Garrison leaders meet
with Hannam residents
By Steven Morgan
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —About 30
Hannam Village residents gathered at the
new community room 6 p.m. Feb. 3 for a
town hall meeting.
The leased housing area, located a couple
miles from Yongsan Garrison in Seoul, is a
government family housing area for junior
enlisted and officers.
“We wanted to meet so that we could
address concerns residents have about the
renovation project or anything else,” said
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander
Col. Dave Hall. “Your feedback is extremely
important to us.”
T h e K o r e a Na t i o n a l H o u s i n g
Corporation is investing millions of dollars
into a project to completely renovate the
Hannam Village Towers. One concern
residents brought up was about safety
around the construction areas.
“The contractor has set up fences and
barriers to keep people out of harm's way,
but your part in this is to keep a closer watch
on your children,” Hall said. “We do not
want any accidents.”
The meeting lasted less than an hour, but
many other topics were discussed such as the
commissary operating hours, turning fire
alarms off more quickly and the possibility
of a new shuttle bus stop.
“Remember, you have a voice. If some of
these issues are not resolved or if you have
other issues, just go the Web site,” Hall
said. “Click on the Commander’s Hotline
button, fill out the form and send it in.
You'll get an immediate response, but most
importantly, we will work your issue.”
Hall said as part of the Army Family
Covenant, “ We are committed to
providing our Families a strong, supportive
environment where they can thrive.”
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Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall (right) and Itaewon Bar Owner’s Association President Yoo Won-soon sign a memorandum of understanding Feb. 5.
— U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
Garrison meets with local business leaders
By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo emphasized that this must be a group effort.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs “We understand your concerns, and our MPs will do all they can
within their means to encourage a safer environment,” Hall said.
SEOUL — Garrison officials met with Itaewon Bar Owner’s “The responsibility must be shared.”
Association representatives Feb. 5 to pledge stronger cooperation. The association offered to make site visits to determine which
Members of the association are committed to providing a safe and establishments are legal and safe for Soldiers to visit.
healthy environment for their clientele, said Garrison Community Relations The agreement was signed by Hall and Itaewon Bar Owner's
Officer An Chang-sin. “This includes zero tolerance for prostitution, Association President Yoo Won-soon.
underage drinking, and illegal drugs,” he said. “The Association has pledged “Today is a great day,” Hall said. “This sort of active cooperation
to report such behavior to the appropriate garrison officials.” between the garrison and local representatives is emblematic of the
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall and members of strong Korean-American alliance.”
his staff discussed details of the effort before signing a formal “It is fortunate that we have a chance to share our concerns and
memorandum of agreement. cooperate with garrison officials,” Yoo said. “Not only is this good
Recently changes in curfew hours for U.S. Forces Korea for our businesses, but on a grander scope of things, it’s crucial
personnel have resulted in increased vigilance by U.S. military to friendships between Americans and Koreans. I believe it is the
police. Yongsan officials agreed that vigilance is the key and responsibility of us all to be good neighbors.”
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Suzy Purcell spends much of her time volunteering for the Seoul American
Middle School. She was also nominated for the USAG-Yongsan Volunteer of
the Quarter for the 1st quarter.
Where does this volunteer work?
Suzy works at Seoul American Middle School
What does she do?
She is the PTO President and a parent volunteer in other capacities. She
organized the “Dawg House” which provides hot, healthy snacks during
the daily Nutrition Break
How many hours per week?
She works eight or more hours per week.
What impact does she have?
Soul American Middle School is a leader in academic and extra-
curricular programs in the Pacific Area. The PTO is the primary
reason why many achievements are made possible and Suzy is
the PTO.
She has a great sense of humor and is fun to be with either working Suzy Purcell
or just chatting. If someone else drops a ball, Suzy is always there and attention to detail she provides to the school
to pick it up and make sure PTO projects and initiatives go would not be possible.
forward in order to support the students. If you would like to learn more about volunteer
Why does she volunteer? opportunities at Yongsan, call the U.S. Army
Suzy is a very intelligent, well educated, energetic person who Garrison-Yongsan volunteer coordinator at 738-
obviously wants to make a contribution - otherwise the energy 7510 or the American Red Cross at 738-3670.
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Year of the NCO
N
oncommissioned officers are the
backbone of the United States
Army. The contributions of our
NCOs are worthy of recognition. That’s
why the Army declared 2009 the “Year of
the Noncommissioned Officer.”
You don’t have to go far to see
the heroes we have working right
here at USAG-Yongsan. One such
NCO is featured this week as a “Faces
of Strength” in the Morning Calm
newspaper and garrison website. He is
20-year-old Sgt. Jamin Bassette, from
the United Nations Command Honor
Guard right here on Yongsan.
Sergeant Bassette has been in the Army
for just over three years. He has earned
two Army Commendation Medals and
six Army Achievement Medals. He was
also recently inducted into the Army’s
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. Read more
about Sgt. Bassette and learn about the
leadership traits of successful NCOs.
I also encourage you to take a moment
and visit the Army’s web site honoring
NCOs. There, you’ll find out how NCOs
have been celebrated for “decorated
service in military events ranging from
Valley Forge to Gettysburg, to charges
on Omaha Beach and battles along the
Ho Chi Minh Trail, to current conflicts
in Afghanistan and Iraq.”
Year of the NCO: Featuring Sgt. Jamin Bassette
Sergeant Jamin Bassette, (left) United Nations Command Honor Guard, speaks with
a fellow Soldier. To learn more about Bassettt, read “Faces of strenght” on page 9 or
visit the garrison website at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil — U.S. Army photos by Sgt.
Brandon Moreno
AREA II THE MORNING CALM
PAID ADVERTISING
At t h e 2 0 0 8 A s s o c i a t i o n o f t h e
United States Army Annual Meeting
and Exposition, Secretary of the
A r m y Pe t e Ge re n a n n o u n c e d t h a t
2 0 0 9 w o u l d b e t h e “ Ye a r Of T h e
Noncommissioned Officer.”
“At the front of every Army mission
in the United States or overseas, you’ll
find a noncommissioned officer,” he said.
“They know their mission, they know
their equipment, but most importantly,
they know their Soldiers.”
Our NCO Corps is second to none.
They lead by example and accomplish
tough missions. It is fitting for us as a
community to honor our NCOs for all
their hard work and dedication to duty.
At Yo n g s a n , we w i l l h o n o r o u r
NCO Corps with a special 5K fun run
Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Collier Field
House. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.,
and the run will begin at 9:30 a.m. The
Seoul USO has graciously agreed to
sponsor the event. There will be special
T-shirts with the Year of the NCO logo
for people who finish the run. Please
come out and join the fun. We expect
to have quite a crowd.
The NCO Corps is a national treasure.
Join me in honoring our Soldiers who
have stepped up to the plate and decided
to lead. Hooah!
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Scouting Round-up for Korea Region
Boy Scouts of America
Korea District, Far East Council
Boy Scouts of America
Feb. 16 District Bowl-a-thon, Yongsan Lanes (Cub Scouts)
Feb. 20-22 Klondike Derby, Camp Long (Boy Scouts)
Main event Feb. 21, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Nine events of Iditarod sled race, winter
survival, first aid, “turkey shoot” with hatchet/knife throws,
Crazy Horse Stew, etc. Camp fire with skits/songs that night.
Awards Feb. 22 from 8:30 - 10 a.m.
District Boy Scout competitions.
For additional information visit the Korea District online at
http://www.koreabsa.org or http://www.youtube.com/koreabsa
Girl Scouts of America
Cookie Sales:
Every weekend from through Feb. 28 - Yongsan Main PX,
Yongsan Commissary, South Post Shopette
Feb. 16 USA Girl Scouts Overseas Adult Volunteers - Good Neighbor
Program with Girl Scouts of Korea - training class for young university
students who will become future Girl Scout leaders in their elementary
schools. This is the second meeting. We had them in October for Outdoor
I, II, III training. During this session we will be discussing non-traditional
holidays on both the US and ROK side, making crafts suitable for
elementary age Scouts and preparing a simple lunch at the GS Hut, B-4257,
on South Post, Yongsan.
Send us your Scouting events schedule! Are you a Scouting leader? If yes,
tell us what your are doing and we will run it in the paper. Send your
submissions to morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil
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Battalions set to receive sexual
assault prevention information kits
Army News
For commanders who are launching
sexual harassment and assault prevention
programs at the battalion level, help is on
the way. The Army’s newly restructured
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response
and Prevention (SHARP) Office began
distributing “I. A.M. Strong” (Intervene,
Act, Motivate) sexual assault prevention
information kits to all Army commanders
in February.
The intent of the “I. A.M. Strong” kits
is to provide commanders materials that
promote Soldier awareness of the “I. A.M.
Strong” campaign, and that promote the
prevention of sexual harassment and sexual
assault. The kits contain a Commander’s
Guide, Leader’s How-To Guide, brochures
and wallet cards for each Soldier, a DVD,
poster series, and banners. The DVD
portrays real victims and real accounts of
sexual assault from female Soldiers.
“Personal involvement of all leaders
and soldiers is necessary for successful
prevention efforts,” said Maj. Gen. John
R. Hawkins III, the Army G-1’s Director
of Human Resources Policy. “All leaders,
military and Army Civilian, must maintain
an environment that rejects sexual assault
and attitudes and behaviors that promote
such acts.”
Hawkins says the “I. A.M Strong” kits
give leaders and Soldiers the tools they need
to ensure each individual understands their
role in combating this crime.
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After the initial distribution of kits is
completed, commanders will be able to
order replacement kit items through an
on-demand replenishment website.
Battalion-level sexual harassment and
assault prevention programs are part of an
Army-wide effort over the next five years
to change Army culture to encourage
reporting of incidents and stamp out
sexual assault within its ranks. In 2007, the
number of sexual assaults in the Army was
twice that of its sister services. The program
intends to ensure a cultural about-face: to
transform Army climate and become the
model for the nation in prevention of
sexual harassment and assault.
The Secretary of the Army approved
the reorganization of the Department
of the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention
and Response Office, now called the
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and
Prevention Division, which has assumed
the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
missions formerly run by Army Equal
Opportunity and Equal Employment
Opportunity offices to prevent duplication
of efforts and resources.
“We’re on the offensive to stop the
crime of sexual assault before it even
happens,” said Nathan F. Evans, Army
Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and
Prevention program and policy analyst.
More information on the Army’s sexual
harassment and assault response and
prevention program may be found visiting
www.preventsexualassault.army.mil.
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Eighth Army hosts Annual

Korean Service Corps Dinner
Pvt. 1st Class Kim Kuan Min
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
The ceremony began with the command
Chaplain’s prayer followed by a toast
dedicated to honor and acknowledge both
the U.S. Soldiers and KSC members for
their outstanding performances during a
ceremony Jan. 30.
Lt. Col. Charles N. Parker Jr., battalion
commander of the United States Army
Korean Service Corps, gave a speech
where he emphasized the work of the KSC
members and the sacrifices they made to
strengthen the U.S. Army and Republic of
South Korea Army Alliance. Following his
remarks, dinner was served while the 8th
U.S. Band gave a performance. Awards were
Be vigilant: Work-At-Home scams
Courtesy of USFK Public Affairs
Consumers need to be vigilant when seeking
employment online. The IC3 continues to receive
numerous complaints from individuals who have fallen
victim to work-at-home scams.
Victims are often hired to “process payments,”
“transfer funds,” or “reship products.” These job scams
involve the victims receiving and cashing fraudulent
checks, transferring illegally obtained funds for
the criminals, or receiving stolen merchandise and
shipping it to the criminals.
Other victims sign up to be a “mystery shopper,”
receiving fraudulent checks with instructions to cash
the checks and wire the funds to “test” a company’s
presented after dinner to the KSC members
and U.S Soldiers to honor and acknowledge
outstanding individual performances.
“As we know certain things go together;
bulgogi and rice, chicken and beer, burgers
and fries, and Republic of Korea and United
States. Katchi Kapshida” said Parker.
The KSC has a rich and proud history
that began in 1950. During the war,
the KSC played a vital role in providing
combat service support to United Nations
and Republic of Korea forces. Today, the
members of KSC contribute to military
readiness by performing combat support
and combat service support functions for
the U.S. Army. In addition to their armistice
missions, individual KSCs train to be ready
for mobilization and war.
services. Victims are told they will be compensated
with a portion of the merchandise or funds.
Work-at-home schemes attract otherwise innocent
individuals, causing them to become part of criminal
schemes without realizing they are engaging in illegal
behavior.
Job scams often provide criminals the opportunity
to commit identity theft when victims provide their
personal information, sometimes even bank account
information, to their potential “employer.” The criminal/
employer can then use the victim’s information to open
credit cards, post on-line auctions, register websites,
etc., in the victim’s name to commit additional crimes.
If you have been a victim of Internet crime, please file
a complaint by visiting www.ic3.gov.
Military postal news
you can use...
Misuse of Military Postal Service privileges
Special to the Morning Calm
The most common occurrence of
misuse of Military Postal Service privileges
by individuals is using the MPS for
business or commercial purposes or
for serving as intermediaries (mailing
and receiving items) for persons or
organizations not authorized MPS
privileges. The scenarios just described are
considered by the Department of Defense
as misuse of MPS privileges and can result
in limiting, suspending, or revocation
of MPS privileges. Typically, this type
of misuse is committed by individuals
operating a home business and unaware
of the prohibition in full detail.
Approval for operating a home
enterprise on a DoD installation is the
installation commander however, using the
MPS to support that home enterprise in
any way is prohibited by the Department
of Defense. The DoD pays over $24
million annually in mail transportation
costs to move mail for DoD personnel and
their families stationed overseas. Using
the MPS to advertise a home business,
sell merchandise, or conduct business
for commercial purposes is prohibited.
The resale prohibition applies whether
sale is to authorized MPS users or not,
and regardless of the beneficiary of the
proceeds, i.e. charitable organizations or
non-appropriated fund activities.
Postmasters who suspect misuse or
abuse of the MPS privileges will notify
the suspected customer and warn them
in writing that they are violating DoD
policy and further abuse of the MPS
could result in withdrawal of MPS
privileges. Subsequent suspected misuse
or abuse of MPS will be referred to unit
and garrison leadership.
To find out additional details on
operating a home business contact your
local garrison command. For further
questions and guidance concerning
misuse of the MPS or any other postal
related questions please contact the
postal officer of your local post office
or the 8th Army Postal Operations
Division at DSN 724-3003.
PHILLIP M. WEAVER
Dir, Postal Operations Division
EUSA ACofS G1-POD

Feb. 13 - 19

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Taken Cadillac Records Nothing Like the Holidays
CASEY (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Taken Yes Man No Show
No Show
Tale of Desperaeux Taken Cadillac Records (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13 ) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (PG) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m.
(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Tale of Desperaeux Tale of Desperaeux

HENRY Cadillac Records (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 1 p.m. Soul Men
(R) 7 p.m. Mall Cop (R) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
Mall Cop
768-7724 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Tale of Desperaeux Tale of Desperaeux

HUMPHREYS Taken Cadillac Records Cadillac Records Bedtime Stories He’s Just Not That Into You
(PG) 3:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 p.m.
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
Taken Taken
753-7716 (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY Day the Earth Stood Still Tale of Desperaeux Taken Cadillac Records He’s Just Not That Into You
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7p.m. No Show (R) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m.
730-5412

Gran Torino Gran Torino Bride Wars Nothing Like the Holidays
KUNSAN (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
(PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
782-4987

Tale of Desperaeux Tale of Desperaeux Tale of Desperaeux

OSAN He’s Just Not That Into You (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 3:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 p.m. Seven Pounds Soul Men Soul Men
(PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. He’s Just Not That Into You He’s Just Not That Into You Notorious (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
784-4930 (PG13) 3:30 / 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

Mall Cop
RED CLOUD (PG13) 7 p.m. Cadillac Records Day the Earth Stood Still Transporter 3 Saw V Taken
Nothing Like the Holidays (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (PG13) 9 p.m.

Delgo Mall Cop Mall Cop

STANLEY (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. Transporter 3 He’s Just Not That Into You Tale of Desperaeux
(PG) 9 p.m.
Day the Earth Stood Still Day the Earth Stood Still (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. (PG ) 7 p.m.
Saw V
732-5565 (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.

He’s Just Not That Into You He’s Just Not That Into You Tale of Desperaeux Cadillac Records Cadillac Records Cadillac Records
He’s Just Not That Into You (PG) 3 / 5:30 p.m. (R) 3 / 5:30 p.m. (R) 7 / 9 p.m. (R) 7 / 9 p.m.
(PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. Day the Earth Stood Still Day the Earth Stood Still Role Models Role Models
Madagascar 2 Madagascar 2
Transporter 3 (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
(PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m.
738-7389 (R) 6:30 p.m.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua Beverly Hills Chihuahua Four Christmases Four Christmases Nothing Like the Holidays Nothing Like the Holidays
(PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
NOTE: Memorial Chapel Worship Services are relocating
Protestant Services through Feb. 29. For more information, call Memorial Chapel at NOTE: Services will be held in the Protestant Services
725-8182/4076 or the Religious Support Office, 738-3011. Super Gym until further notice.
Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Protestant Services Protestant Services Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel Collective Protestant 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Protestant Sunday Collective Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
School-Coffee House Sunday 0800 Hospital Chapel (Liturgical) 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel
0930 (Korean) Hannam Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Wednesday 1130 Bible Study-Coffee House 1100 Hospital Chapel (Episcopal/Luthern) Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Gospel 1030 K-16 Chapel KATUSA Korean
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel 1100 Hannam Village Chapel Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Wednesday 1800 Gospel Bible Study Contemporary Korean
Stanley Chapel Sunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Thurday 1900 Gospel Practice Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Stanley Chapel Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel (Bible Study) Mass
COGIC Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Catholic Services
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Mass 1130 Camp Carroll
KATUSA
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1500 South Post Chapel 1700 Camp Eagle Chapel Jewish
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel KATUSA Jewish army.mil, 723-6707
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel army.mil, 723-6707
Episcopal
Catholic Mass Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Catholic Services The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Mass United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and
Orthodox Service Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
1st and 2nd Sundays 1000 Old Hovey Chapel 1130 Mass suspended for two Sundays
Later Day Saints Saturday 1700 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
Jewish 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel for helpful links and information.
Jewish Services
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

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

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

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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EUSA basketball championships

USAG-humphreys — Listed are the
championship game results for the 2009
Eighth U.S. Army Men’s and Women’s
Basketball Championship held at USAG-
Humphreys Feb. 5-7. Download the
photos from www.flickr.com/imcomkorea.

Men’s Division
Camp Eagle, 73
USAG-Daegu, 70

Women’s Division
USAG-Yongsan, 44
USAG-Daegu, 39

Men’s Division (Over 33)

USAG-Red Cloud, 55
USAG-Yongsan, 47
— U.S. Army photos by Mike Mooney and
Ken Hall
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Magazine wants Soldiers’ photos

Army News to the right, leading a reader to open the magazine. She said that
photos that don’t make the cover but are still good, dynamic images

I
f Soldiers have a good photograph, “Soldiers Magazine,” the
Army’s official magazine, wants to see it.
The magazine has launched its first “Of Soldiers, By Soldiers”
cover photo contest, running through April 21.
“We really want to highlight Soldiers and their abilities in the
magazine,” said Editor Carrie McLeroy.
She added that Soldiers should be both behind the camera and in
the shots. They can be from both the active and reserve components,
as well as veterans, but they don't have to be professional Army
photographers. Each Soldier is limited to one submission.
The photos can be of anything: Soldiers in the field, downrange,
training, garrison life, even off-duty or studio shots. Any photos
taken in theater or of sensitive training must be cleared by Soldiers’
commands prior to submission. All photos must be in focus and
at least five by seven inches at 300 dots per inch. If Soldiers would
like their photos to be considered for the cover, McLeroy said they
should submit vertical, right-facing photos. That means the action
in the photo should aim to the right or the person should be looking
will run in one or two photo features this summer.
According to McLeroy, "Soldiers" has already received an image
that will probably be used on the May cover. It's a studio shot that
fits with memorial stories often run in that month's issue, focusing
on Memorial Day.
But that doesn't mean the search for a great cover photo is over.
This is a contest with more than one winner. McLeroy said she'd
really like multiple outstanding photos she can use for several issues
during the summer.
Participants should include both their contact information
and their supervisors' names and contact information with their
submissions. Winners will receive a copy of the magazine and
McLeroy said she would send letters of appreciation to their
supervisors.
The television show “Army Wives,” also plans to use issues of
the magazine as set dressing through August, so McLeroy said cover
winners could find their images on TV.
To submit, send images to carrie.mcleroy@afn.dma.mil.

AFAP from Page 2 TOP 5 from Page 2

week, eight workshops discussed 64
new issues and two were picked at each
workshop after deliberation. This means 16
new issues will enter into the Department
of Army AFAP process and will be assigned
to members of Army staff, who will develop
an Action Plan and ultimately resolve the
issue.”
“The top five are just a sub-section of
the 16 that were brought into the AFAP
by delegate prioritization,” said Brooks.
“They are just like the other 11 entered into
AFAP, the only difference is that the top
five will be on the June 2009 AFAP GOSC
(General Officer Steering Committee)
agenda to identify the actions and plans to
resolve them.”
The General Officer Steering Committee
took 23 of the 75 of the active issues
(GOSC meets two times a year with twnty-
five of the issues reviewed each time) to
decide the status for each issue: Completed,
Unattainable, or Active. Attendees at the
meeting included senior officials from the
Department of Defense, Department of
the Army, and representatives from Army
Staff and Army commands.
The GOSC closed nine (seven were
completed and two were unattainable) and
concurred with entering two OCONUS
issues into the AFAP.
Following the conclusion of the
conference, the Army’s Vice Chief of Staff
will post a summary of the meeting at
Army OneSource, on the AFAP page.
At the conference opening session,
Geren thanked the delegates for “…
bringing these issues up as you have over
the last 25 years (and) making sure your
voices are heard. I thank you for making
the greatest contribution to the cause of
freedom. Our nation owes you a great
debt,” Geren said.
"The Army of today doesn't look like
the Army of 1973 in so many ways. You
have helped to make the Army work for
Families.”
If you’d like to get involved in improving
the quality of life for Soldiers and Families,
contact your local Family Programs or
Army Community Service office to learn
how to participate in AFAP.
photograph available to the media that
provides a professional head and shoulder
view of the Soldier with individual
achievements. Personal photos have been
used in the media to identify Soldiers, and
inappropriate or grainy photos do not
accurately reflect the professionalism of
the Army or the Soldier. Having an official
photograph on file for all Soldiers would
ensure Soldiers are portrayed in a dignified
and respectful manner.
The recommendation sent to Army
leadership is to mandate a professional-
quality official or semi-official head and
shoulder photograph for all Soldiers.
Secure Accessible Storage for
Soldiers in Barracks
A significant number of Soldiers residing
in barracks lack sufficient secure, accessible
storage for their Organizational Clothing
and Individual Equipment and personal
items. The quantity and size of required
issue items has increased dramatically
due to personal safety items issued for
deployments. Though newly constructed
billets include accessible storage areas, the
impacts Soldier medical readiness and the
health of Family members and retirees.
The recommendations to Army
leadership were to expedite staffing of
military, civilian, and contracted medical
providers to support prioritized needs as
identified by the MTF Commander, and
to implement new strategies for recruiting
and retaining medical providers for
MTFs.
Availability of Standardized
Respite Care for Wounded
Warrior Caregivers
Standardized respite care is not
available to all Wounded Warrior
caregivers. The lack of availability exists
due to inconsistencies in areas such as:
information, reimbursement, policy,
personnel, and location. Caregivers of
Wounded Warriors commonly suffer
burn-out and compassion fatigue. A
Soldier’s ability to sustain activities of
daily living is directly associated with the
well-being of the caregiver. The lack of
availability of standardized respite care for
these caregivers jeopardizes the caregiver’s

Sung Nam Golf Club maintenance

vast majority of existing barracks still lack
this essential capability. Lack of sufficient
secure accessible storage outside the
Sung Nam Golf Club will replace elements of Soldiers’ authorized living space negatively
the heating unit. During this time period the cur- affects their quality of life by forcing them
rent heating system will be shut down. Except for to live in overcrowded conditions.
The AFAP delegates recommended to
in the pro shop and administration offices, the
Army leadership that the garrisons provide
building will be unheated. The following areas will
secure, accessible storage space for Soldiers’
be shut down through Feb. 22 (scheduled com- OCIE in a location separate from living
pletion date): Men’s and Ladies locker rooms and space.
showers. Please retrieve needed items from your
lockers; Clubhouse toilets will be shut off. Please Shortages of Medical Providers
use the facilities at the #1 Snack Bar; Restaurant in Military Treatment Facilities resolve. Many require policy changes at the
and Bar will be closed. #1 Snack Bar will open for Breakfast and Lunch. Demand for healthcare exceeds provider
The Snack Bar and Pro Shop will remain open. Please check in as normal in availability in MTFs. The Army’s projected
the Pro Shop. Please plan to change before arriving to play golf, as there will not growth will increase this demand. Statutes
limit salaries, incentives, and contracts,
be any access to the locker rooms at this time. We apologize in advance for any
limiting the effective recruiting and retention
inconvenience this may cause.
of medical providers. The lack of providers
affects timeliness of medical services, and
stability and negatively affects the recovery
of his/her Soldier.
AFAP delegates forwarded a
recommendation to Army leadership
to provide uniform availability of
standardized respite care to all caregivers
of Wounded Warriors.
The Army staff will identify the
actions/plans necessary to determine
how these issues are resolved, and ensure
those actions take place if it can. AFAP
issues require an average of three years to
Department of the Army or Department
of Defense level, and some issues require
legislative changes in order to come to a
resolution.
The GOSC meets two times a year to
review the progress and status of current
AFAP issues.

MWR Yung Joc Feb. 24 Chinhae Naval Base, Duffy’s, 7 p.m. Feb. 26 USAG-Humphreys, Tommy D’s, 8 p.m.
performances Feb. 25 Osan Air Base, TBD Feb. 27 USAG-Casey, Reggie’s, 7 p.m.
FEBRUARY 13, 2009
Year of the NCO
‘You should think four or five steps ahead’
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — “Be all you
can be in the Army.” It’s one of many U.S.
Army Recruiting Command campaign
messages that have caught the attention of
the American television viewing audience
for decades. For thousands of American
Families, it’s been the calling of generations
to serve.
Planning ahead is something Staff Sgt.
Lakisha Session, an ammunition specialist
with the 52nd Ordnance Company, got an
early start at in what has been a way of life
for her Family for generations.
“I was in Junior ROTC in high school,
and would wear the green uniform once a
week and my dad and my uncle always told
me I would be a great Soldier,” said Session.
“There is a heavy military population in
the area of Virginia that I am from, and
joining the Army after high school just felt
right to me.”
That was eight years ago, and Session has
taken on every challenge the Army has given
her to maximize her potentials. But one
obstacle Session faced early in her career is
as an aspect the Army is famous for bringing
out the best in its Soldiers.
“It wasn’t the physical, tactical, or
technical parts of my Army training that
worried me during my early years in the
Army,” she said. “For me, it was learning
how to get up and stand and talk in front
of people. If you told Soldiers that know
me today that I had a tough time getting up
and talking in front of people, they wouldn’t
believe it.”
Session said she used to be a person in the
Top Soldier culinarians recognized for themes, displays
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — Soldiers
throughout Korea regularly challenge
themselves to provide the best dining
experience for thousands of troops living
thousands of miles from home.
Recently, USAG-Humphreys held
competitions to decide the best dining
facility theme, and best culinary arts display
for Thanksgiving Day, 2008, and Culinarian
of the 1st Quarter, 2009. USAG-Humphreys
commander Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr.
presented category winners awards during
a ceremony here Monday.
The results of the Best DFAC Theme and
Best Culinary Arts Display are:
• Large Category Serving Headcount
500 or more:
Best Theme and Originality, 194th CSSB
DFAC
Best Culinary Arts Display/Garnishment,
3-2nd ADA Bn. DFAC
• Medium Category Serving Headcount
351 or more:
Best Theme and Originality, 2nd CAB
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back of the crowd that didn’t say anything,
but when she became a Noncommissioned
Officer, there was no way she could be like
that anymore.
“You have got to be out there in the
action, and be able to tell your Soldiers what
they’re doing,” she said.
Session got her chance early in her Army
career to overcome her fear of speaking in
front of groups of people at a place and time
provided daily as part of the Army’s regular
duty day.
“My platoon sergeant would put me in
front of the platoon every day, early in the
morning during physical training to help me
get over my speaking issue, and it took me
about a month to work it out,” she said.
Session says her biggest challenge while
serving in the Noncommissioned Officer
ranks is adjusting to the routines of each
new duty location and environment.
“I came here from Fort Hood, and the
operational tempo is different here and I’ve
had to make some adjustments to make sure
I was in pace with the mission at USAG-
Humphreys,” she said. “The tempo is fast
here and we’re always on the move and as
an NCO, you should think four or five
steps ahead.”
Through her Family, Session had the
support and encouragement to inspire her
to enlist in the Army. Now approaching the
end of her first decade of Army service, there
are days when Session – like many Soldiers –
still have a tough time waking up after long
mission hours the night before. But Session Staff Sgt. Lakisha Session, 52nd Ordnance Co. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
has a remedy for the tough times, not back my son looks at me, and says ‘you’re the new to the Army to not be afraid of the
home in Virginia, but right here in Korea. greatest, mom – you’re in the Army,’ I believe challenges we face as Soldiers because we
“There are times when I don’t know anything is possible, and it’s important for train through the adjustment periods and
how I’ll get up in the morning, but when other single-mothers like me who may be achieve our potentials in time.”
Soldier culinarians were recognized for their excellent performance results during an award ceremony at USAG-Humphreys Feb. 9. BOSS program
members were selected as judges for the competition, scoring each category on a point system. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
DFAC 1-2 AVN Bn. DFAC Second place - Spc. Edward Benton, HQ
Best Culinary Arts Display/Garnishment, Service Co., 532nd MI Bn.
501st MI Bde. DFAC The results of the Culinarian of the
Quarter Board, 1st Quarter 2009 are: • Pr i v a t e t h r o u g h S p e c i a l i s t
• Small Category Serving Headcount Category:
350 or less: • Specialist (P) through Staff Sergeant First place - Spc. Jeremy Bringier, HHB,
Best Theme and Originality, Camp Long Category: 3-2 ADA Bn.
DFAC and 249th MP Det. DFAC (Tie) First place - Staff Sgt. John Yi, HHB, Second place - Pfc. Gina Amghini,
Best Culinary Arts Display/Garnishment, 3-2nd ADA Bn. 602nd ASB.
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News & Notes
Tobacco Cessation Program
Area III Health Promotion is offering monthly
tobacco cessation classes Wednesdays from 10
until 11:30 a.m. This program is free to participants.
To register contact Jean Dumoulin at 753-7657 or
jean.dumoulin@amedd.army.mil.
February is American Heart Month
Humphreys American School Parent Teacher
Student Organization, USAG-Humphreys School
Liaison Services and the 65th Medical Brigade
Area III Health Promotions are hosting the following
activities for heart health awareness:
Feb. 13: Move 4 Heart activities
at HAS 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Feb. 18: Heart health awareness class middle vehicle from a variety of rotated positions.
teen program
at YS 4:30 - 5 p.m.
Feb. 19: Free blood pressure and non-fasting
cholesterol tests and screening for
heart disease risk factors
at Humphreys Commissary
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Feb. 28: Walk 1 Mile for Heart Health
at the Super Gym begins at 9 a.m.
Registration begins 8 a.m.
Wear red for heart health awareness.
Aviation Birthday Ball
The Morning Calm Chapter of the Army Aviation
Association of America will sponsor the Aviation
Birthday Ball Friday, Apr. 17 at the Grand Hyatt
Hotel in Seoul. Social begins at 5:15 p.m. and
dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. The attire is mess dress,
dress blues or Class A’s, or formal civilian dress.
Tickets are $45 each. The event is open to all 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade Servicemembers, Civilian
employees, and Families. For more information,
contact Capt. Laura McKenna at 753-5863.
EDIS Well Baby Clinic
The Educational and Developmental Intervention
Services is offering a clinic on raising your baby.
Clinic is held every third Friday of the month from
2 to 4 p.m. by individual appointment only. To sign
up, call EDIS at 738-4422.
Stress Management Classes
ACS offers weekly stress management classes
Thursdays from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Bldg. 311.
Sessions are designed to help individuals learn
more effective ways for handling stress in everyday
life. All ID Card holders are eligible for the course.
Contact ACS at 753-8401 for more information.
Change in Sick Call Hours
75th Medical Company Area Support, U.S. Army
Health Clinic - USAG-Humphreys announces
a change in sick call hours. Sick call hours are
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Fridays.
There will be no sick call Thursdays. In the event
of an emergency, dial 119 if living off post, 911
if living on post or call the After Hours Clinic at
0505-753-8111.
New Humphreys Flickr Website
Want to get copies of photos of a community
event? It’s easy now that USAG-Humphreys
has its own Flickr photo-sharing webpage. To
view or download your own high-resolution
images of community events go to:
www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Office will
post images weekly. Call 754-8598 for more
information.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and
photos in The Morning Calm Weekly
and on the USAG-Humphreys Command
Channel. Please send any information
or products to Ken Hall at the USAG-
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at 754-8847
or kenneth.david.hall@korea.army.mil.
AREA III
Egress system training begins at Humphreys
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — A critical
training system developed by U.S. Army
Forces Command to help save the lives of
Soldiers in the event of vehicle rollovers is
now available at USAG-Humphreys.
Training to certify instructors on the
Army’s High Mobility Multipurpose
Wheeled Vehicle (M114) Egress Assistance
Trainer, known as the “HEAT” system began
here Feb. 6.
HEAT teaches Soldiers how to escape a
“Our objective is to get Soldiers upside
down to create muscle memory because
we want them to know what it’s like to
be upside down,” said Bob Methany,
facility manager, USAG-Humphreys Water
Survival Training Center. “We want them
to experience disorientation, with all their
weight being on their shoulders. We do this
from a variety of positions where Soldiers
will be able to be trained on how to properly
support themselves while unbuckling a
support harness to free themselves in the
event of a rollover.”
Safety training from Army systems like
the HEAT provides Soldiers the opportunity
and experience to improve their chances
of survival, and the training starts at the
Pak, Song Sun, a HEAT training specialist at the USAG-Humphreys Water Survival Training
Center describes the controls of the HMMWV egress assistance trainer system during instructor
training here, Feb. 6. — U.S. Army photo by Terri Donald
Humphreys American School students accepting donations for Iraqis
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG -HUMPHREYS — The
Humphreys American School student
council began a community service project
recently to benefit the citizens of Iraq.
Inspired by a humanitarian request
for help from a U.S. Army civil affairs
unit currently serving at Camp Liberty,
Iraq, HAS student council members have
collected more than 100 pounds of supplies
from collection points within the school’s
elementary and middle school campuses
during the first two weeks of the month-long
donation collection effort.
“The civil affairs team at Camp Liberty
is trying to help the Iraqi population with
critically needed items, mostly the things
that children need,” said Jim Shulson,
HAS student council advisor. “There are
six main categories of supplies they’ve
Bob Methany, facilities manager, USAG-Humphreys Water Survival Training Center operates
the controls of the HMMWV egress assistance trainer system during instructor training here,
Feb. 6. Download this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
unit level.
“What we do here is teach unit instructors
so that they can teach their Soldiers,” said
Methany. “What we’ll have is Soldiers
ranked sergeant and above sent to us from
each unit and they will be trained in our
instructor-operator course. They will be the
ones who actually operate the equipment,
and we’ll be here as advisors at all times.”
asked for; medical supplies, dental supplies,
toiletries, clothing essentials, toys, and
school supplies.”
Maj. Berton Newbill, an advisor to 6th
Iraqi Army Division Military Transition
Team said he saw this drive as another way
to help the Iraqi Army overcome a challenge
and continue to help its people in the fight
against terrorism.
“The donation idea began with Maj. Jim
Mullin, who works with me in support of
the Iraqi Army civil affairs mission here,”
said Newbill. “We sent an e-mail to friends
and colleagues around the globe to help
out and the response has been great. I was
never really in a position to do something
like this before so I took advantage of this
opportunity to give something back to those
who really need a little help in starting their
lives over again.”
Shulson said there has been exceptional
leadership from HAS eighth grade student
THE MORNING CALM
The HEAT system training course lasts
one day, beginning with a two-hour class
in the morning, moving into a hands-on
exercise during the afternoon.
“We can train up to 20 instructors every
day,” said Methany. “I think no more than
10 to 12 students should be trained by their
NCO instructors as I like to do one-on-one,
hands-on mentoring because I want to make
sure they all got the training right. I test and
challenge each instructor under fire because
I want them to show me the training has
been effective.”
The HEAT system features three levels of
training – basic, intermediate and advanced.
Some of the advance training features
simulations such as adverse weather and
low-light conditions, and one or more doors
being jammed shut, challenging Soldiers to
find other ways of escape.
“This system is full of opportunities
and there’s a lot of ways we can train and
challenge Soldiers to quickly and safely
escape from vehicles that have rolled over
during patrols or even during combat,”
said Methany. “We need to get our Soldiers
trained on not only what to do in a rollover
situation, but also how to be creative on how
to get out of a vehicle when underwater.”
council president Matthew Horton, and
seventh grade student council representative
Jasmine Patterson to encourage students to
round up donations but the younger HAS
students and their Families have also made
a strong show of support.
“There’s been a competition between the
elementary school and the middle school
to see how much can be collected, and
the baskets in the elementary school have
already been filled and refilled, and we’re
doing great,” he said. “The PX has been a
great place to buy stuff off the dollar rack
and students have been taking advantage
of that.”
Friday, Feb. 20 is the final day HAS will
accept donations. If you want to support the
HAS student council’s community service
project and make donations to the citizens
of Iraq, you can drop off new or used items
in good condition to the donation basket
located in the HAS front office.
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Half Attack repeats as Eighth Army Basketball Champs

By Mike Mooney
USAG-Humphreys MWR

USAG-HUMPHREYS — Soldiers from

across the peninsula battled for the Eighth
U.S. Army intramural team basketball
championships at the USAG-Humphreys
Super Gym Feb. 5-7.
Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade “Half Attack”
from Camp Eagle has done something
Eighth Army Sports Director Tom Higgins
thinks may be a first in capturing the EUSA
intramural basketball championship title
– a second consecutive crown for the Half
Attack Soldiers.
“As far as I can remember, the Special
United States Liaison Advisor, Korea team
and 121st Evacuation Hospital team both
won back-to-back Eighth Army Softball
titles in the 80’s and 90’s,” Higgins said.
“But I can’t remember anyone winning two
consecutive basketball titles. And to think
– it’s from Camp Eagle, one of the smallest
installations in Korea.”
Half Attack held on to defeat the 188th
Military Police Company from Camp
Walker in Daegu, 73-70, to capture the
Eighth Army crown at the Super Gym here
Saturday. Last year, it was Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, Half Attack,
winning the crown. Ralph Kennedy (24) of the 188th MP Co. fights off a swarming defense as he attacks Wonju in the Company-level finals of the Eighth Army
The championship win is especially sweet Basketball Tournament. Kennedy scored 14 points but the MPs fell in the finals. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney
for Half Attack - the entire unit is scheduled Sports Director Charlie Rodgers. “That’s just Rodgers said a lot of Half Attack’s Torre Oats and Spc. Chris Williams adding
to leave for Fort Carson next month for an the way things have been during this great success has been because of unwavering 11 each. McDow and Spc. James Walker
eventual deployment to either Afghanistan two years of success Half Attack Soldiers support from its commander, Lt. Col. Cory added eight each.
or Iraq. have enjoyed.” Mendenhall, and 2nd CAB Command The MPs got 17 from Spc. Joe Henley –
“We talked about that,” said team “Last year, Headquarters Company had Sergeant Major Richard Santos (former Half 12 in the second period. Spc. Ralph Kennedy
captain Sgt. 1st Class Linden McDow. “We to fight its way back through the loser’s Attack command sergeant major). added 14, Sgt. Jesse Green 13 and Staff Sgt.
talked about the fact we had a chance to do bracket to win the Eighth Army Basketball McDow said there’s always a certain Randy Peterson put up 10 points.
something that’s just about impossible to title,” said Rogers. “Then in flag football, this amount of jealousy among some people Oats is the only Half Attack player
accomplish and the fact that most of the same bunch of guys from Echo Company when it comes to spending time playing unit during this tournament who also played on
guys might not be playing basketball at this had to come back to win the Area III title sports. “Both the colonel and the sergeant last year’s championship squad.
time next year. There aren’t any Super Gyms and qualify for Eighth Army. We have never major recognized success on the football “That makes winning two-in-a-row even
in Afghanistan or Iraq. We felt we owed it done it the easy way, but we seem to have field and the basketball court as a way to more amazing,” Higgins said. “In Yongsan
to ourselves and all of Half Attack to take always done it.” build unit pride and esprit de corps,” he and Daegu, you have the chance to build
advantage of this opportunity.” Rodgers said he will personally miss the said. “They gave us all the support we could a team since so many of the Soldiers are
Winning seemed inevitable Saturday, as Soldiers of Half Attack. ask for.” command sponsored and serving two-year
Half Attack rolled to a 49-24 lead in the first “It was a great run, and they really made Half Attack had four players score in or longer tours. At Camp Eagle, you’re
half but they were out-scored by the MPs their mark,” he said. “For many years, Wonju double figures in the championship game, talking about non-command sponsored
46-24 during the second period. was the doormat of Area III. It was always led by 15 points from Pfc. Charles Dearman. Soldiers serving a one-year tour. They had
“I never had any doubt,” said Wonju two-and-out in Area III tournaments.” Spc. Quinten Clinton added 12, with Sgt. to build a new team from scratch.”

Lady Dawgs drop two during EUSA action

By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — The USAG-
Humphreys Lady Dawgs basketball team
had high hopes entering the Eighth U.S.
Army-level tournament at the Super Gym
Feb. 6.
Dropping back-to-back games to USAG-
Yongsan’s Lady Rebels, 49-30 and Camp
Carroll’s Crown Jewels 59-39, the Lady
Dawgs championship hopes diminished
during the three-day event.
“All teams have made adjustments and
picked up new players during the season,
and the level of playing has improved by
everyone,” said Lady Dawgs coach Donny
Elvoid. “We had a tough time this week with
three of our starters sidelined from injuries,
and had to make adjustments.”
In Saturday’s championship game, the
Lady Rebels held off Crown Jewels for the
win 44-39.
“It’s amazing how much dedication our
team has,” said Lady Rebels coach Maj. Tony
Reed. “We have Soldiers who are married
with dependants and it’s tough for them but
we always find time to practice – before the
games and after the games.”
Throughout the tournament, motivation
and morale from the sidelines continued.
“We can’t always play in the games,” said
Lady Rebels player Sgt. Annushka Algee.
“Someone has to cheer the team on.”
While the Crown Jewels’ defense
prevented the Lady Dawgs from reaching
the tournament’s championship game, they
could not hold back the Lady Rebels’ fast-
break scoring efforts to win the women’s
team championship.
“We were prepared to play our best but
Yongsan played a better game,” said Crown USAG-Humphreys Lady Dawgs player Thomascina Shepard (22) pulls down a rebound from
Jewels coach Staff Sgt. Hazel Pendergraph. Camp Carroll Crown Jewels player Kadina Baldwin (15) during EUSA tournament action at the
“We’ll play better in the future.” Super Gym Feb. 6. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
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U.S., KATUSA Soldiers join Daegu citizens,

make wishes under 2009’s first full moon

The First Lunar Full Moon greeting festival was held at Shinecheon Riverside,
next to the Jungdong Bridge from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 9. First full moon day is
also known as ‘Jongwol Daeborum’ in Korean. Jongwol Daeborum is one of the
Korean holidays and people perform various activities traditionally such as kite
flying, making wishes under moon and burning the fields.
Soldiers and KATUSA soldiers from HHC, USAG-Daegu and 563 Med log. also
participated to celebrate the festival with Daegu citizens. U.S. Soldiers got to
try several Korean traditional games like Jegi-chagi (Korean hockey sack) and
Yut (Korean board game.) It was meaningful for both local citizens and Soldiers
as they exchanged their cultures which helped them to understand one another
better during the event.
(Counter-clockwise from top left) USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander Col. Michael
P. Saulnier performed ‘gosa’, a Korean traditional ritual ceremony to wish a good fortune
for new year. U.S Soldiers, KATUSAs and Daegu citizens watched a burning the ‘moon
house’ and fireworks during the festival. The first Lunar full moon rose over Shincheon
Riverside, Daegu during ‘2009 first Lunar Full Moon greeting Festival’ held by Namgu
District, Feb. 9. HHC, USAG-Daegu Sgt. 1st Class, Michael A. Brown (left) threw Yut
sticks during ‘Yut’, a Korean traditional board game during the festival. HHC, USAG-
Daegu Sgt. Curtis L. Radoff played a Korean shuttlecock game called ‘Jegi’ during the
event. To view these photos online, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — Photos by
Nam-gu District Public Relations Officer, Jung, Gwan-sik
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t News & Notes
Camp Carroll Bowling Events
In February Camp Carroll Bowing
Center holds several events for
everyone who loves to bowl. On
Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, Scotch
Doubles Bowling Tournament will
be held at 7 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per
couple. Flowers for the lades and
steak & shrimp are $15.95. Additionally
Presidents Day, Feb. 16, is $1 bowling
and $1 shoe rental all day. Feb. 28 is
9-pin tournament at 3 p.m. Entry fee
is $20. For more information call 765-
4470.
2009 DSA Tuition Scholarship
Applications for five tuition-only
scholarships totaling $10,000 are
now available to qualifying Daegu
Spouse Association members and
their dependents. The application with
applicable rules is available online at
www.taeguspouses.org. Submission
deadline is March 31, 2009. Contact
Laurie Slade at sladeborg@aol.com or
010-8671-6061 for more information.
Dinner at Napoli
Looking for great homemade Italian
food? Then dinner at Napoli is the event
for you. It is on Wednesday, Feb 18 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. Come and meet new friends
at DSA restaurant social event. RSVP
with Lara at larakf3@gmail.com.
Mardi Gras
Come and celebrate Mardi Gras at
Hiltop Club, Feb. 20 and at Hideway
Club, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on
both days. There will be food, special
drinks, games and door prizes. Do
not miss the prize for best costume!
For more information call 764-4985 or
765-8574.
Camp Carroll Worship Service
Every Tuesday there will be an 11:40
a.m. worship service at the Camp
Carroll Chapel. Everyone is invited.
Lunch will be provided after the service.
For more information, contact the Camp
Carroll Chapel staff at 765-8343.
DAS Leadership Conference
Daegu American School holds third
annual leadership conference Feb
27-28 from Friday 5 p.m. until Saturday
7 p.m. It is at DAS annex building. The
conference is for DAS students interested
in leadership training and community
members willing to train the students. If
interested contact Thelberstine Buford at
thelberstine.buford@pac.dodea.edu.
Apple Tree Gift Shop
Come visit the apple tree gift shop. It
is located next to the Evergreen Golf
Club parking lot. Ask about group
shopping dates, 60 days layaway
Korean Furniture, Souvenirs, Celadon,
Jewelry and much, much more! It
opens on Wednesday and Saturday
from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea to
download high-resolution versions
of the photos featured in the USAG-
Daegu section of the Morning Calm.
AREA IV
Daegu American School Environmental Science
students tour Camp Henry’s water plant
DPW Environmental demonstrates how water flows safely at USAG-Daegu
By Kim, Moon-hee
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY — Daegu American
School environmental science students
toured Camp Henry’s water plant Feb. 5,
and now have a better understanding of how
and why the water they use is safe.
“Back in the old days, people used to die
young, getting diseases really easily. People
were getting sick from the drinking water.
Look around the world and poor countries.
People die from drinking water,” said Chief,
Planning & Conservation Branch, DPW
Environmental Division, Mark Gettel.
The purpose of the field trip was to show
students firsthand the processes water goes
through to make it safe for their use. They
learn about the process in school, but Gettel
said he believes that to see it in real life
meant a lot to the students.
He began the tour by discussing the
importance of the environment in our
daily lives – and potentially, jobs for
students of environmental science. “The
environmental field is an important field,”
Gettel emphasized. “Everybody needs
drinking water. Every community has
drinking water plant operators, or waste
water treatment plant operators. So this is…
science coming back to you. This is what
you’re studying science and math for.”
According to Gettel, the water (used at
USAG-Daegu) originally comes from Daegu
City. “The water is pulled from the river.
Chlorine is added to the water to kill any
types of bacteria that can cause illness. We
take the water, and we run it through filters
again and add more chlorine to it. So it gets
treated two times. Chlorine is not bad, it’s
organic particles.”
Students were also curious about Camp
Henry’s large, red and white water tower.
“This treatment plant serves Camp Henry
Camp Carroll Civilian employee gives hope
to Waegwan local students for better lives
Camp Carroll Consolidated Mailroom Postal Supervisor/Official Mail Manager Floyd
Burwick Jr. (left) delivers his donation to Waegwan local students Kim, So-hee (middle)
and Kim, Hye-bin(right), Feb. 5 — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee, Dodam
By Pfc. Lee, Dodam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL — USAG Daegu,
Camp Carroll Consolidated Mailroom
Postal Supervisor/Official Mail Manager
Floyd Burwick Jr. demonstrate his spirit of
giving to two local students from Waegwan
DAS Environmental Science student, Craig Rosalie (left) listens as a chief of P&C Branch,
DPW Environmental Division, Mark Guttel discusses water plant operations during a
recent field trip, Feb. 5. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Moon-hee
and Camp George,” explained Gettel during
the tour. “So all your water you drink out of
the faucet, or take a shower with on (Camps)
Henry and George comes from here. The
water tower can hold about 200,000 gallons
of water up there. The reason why the water
is stored high up there is that we don’t need
to pump the water to individual places since
water goes down, giving enough pressure.”
Students asked about recent issues with
Daegu City’s water supply.
“We test the water a couple of times a
month,” Gettel said. “We look for bacteria
in the drinking water. If (bacteria is found),
we immediately notify the community to
either boil their water to kill the bacteria, or
to not drink the water. There was a draught
Joong-ang elementary school Feb. 5.
Burwick donated 700,000 won per student.
The money will cover for each student’s
school lunch and supplies.
The names of student recipients are:
- Kim, So-hee, 12-year-old girl in the
sixth grade. Her parents got divorced in her
early age but there has not been any contact
THE MORNING CALM
going on, so chemicals in the river became
more concentrated. The chemical is called
Dioxane. It sounds similar to Dioxin, (a
carcinogen) but it’s a different chemical.”
Dioxane is commonly found in cosmetic
products such as lipstick and shampoo.
At the conclusion of the tour, students
had increased their knowledge in an area of
environmental science that affects each of
them and their families, every day.
“I feel good because now I know where
my water comes from,” said R.J. Venavente.
Nik Dunsmore added that he enjoyed
the tour, and learning about the effects of
different chemicals.
from them. Since the divorce, Kim has been
raised under her grandmother’s care. Her
grandmother works at a factory making a
low wage.
- Kim, Hye-bin, 11-year-olld girl in
the fifth grade. She lost her parent by a car
accident in her early age. Since then she has
been raised by her grandmother.
The donation was in honor of Burwick’s
mother, Rose Nell Burwick, who passed
away in Dec. 2008 at the age of 91. She
had 11 children and spent a great deal of
time caring of them while working full
time as a cook/cafeteria manager at the
elementary school.
“God blessed my mother and us by
letting her live a long life after retirement,
for this I will always be thankful. God has
really blessed me and my family; my mom
loved children and we also love them, so as
a way of honoring my mother, and to show
thanks to God, I would like to help some
child in some small way. I need nothing
other than to know that what I donate will
be used for school lunches or school supplies
for a child in need,” said Burwick.
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil

USAG-Daegu Spotlight
USAG-Daegu biologist monitors wetland
at Camp Carroll on World Wetlands Day

USAG-Daegu Natural Resources Program Manager, John Thomas Kunneke,

measures the seasonal high water level at pre-selected survey points placed at the
wetland edge of the Camp Carroll wetland project site, Feb. 2. The survey points are
stakes located at key positions along the extent of the wetland in order to monitor
the hydrologic cycle of the wetland and establish elevation points for wetland
restoration objectives. He currently coordinates initial wetland restoration phases
with the contractor, Beautiful Environmental Construction Co., Ltd. (BEC), which
will commence initial groundwork activities onsite in mid-February. Mr. Kunneke
has also conducted ongoing seasonal wildlife observations, stream assessments,
and vegetation sampling along the wetland system corridor. To view this photo
online, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Kwon, Min-seok
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil AREA IV THE MORNING CALM

This week’s USAG-Daegu job profile: Public Affairs Intern reporter

How do you help USAG-Daegu to
accomplish its mission?
I am working as an intern for USAG-
Daegu Public Affairs Office. My basic
and important job is to cover a variety of
events that take place in USAG-Daegu
and notify the Daegu community of useful
information by writing follow-up stories
for the newspaper, Morning Calm Weekly.
I operate and manage the Command
Channel, aiming at helping get out official
command information and many enjoyable
advertisements of upcoming events for the
community people serving in the garrison.
Mr. Kwon, Min-seok
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Office
Intern reporter
What qualities does your job require?
In order to successfully conduct the job as
a newspaper reporter, ‘linguistic proficiency’
in four aspects of language- speaking,
listening, reading and writing- is a must.
No matter what events you cover you need
to have the ability to deal with them on a
case-by-case basis. As a member of an official
media organization, it is also important to
treat all the community people in a prudent
and respectful manner.
What do you like most about your job?
I like most the fact with my position
that I am able to contribute to USAG-
Daegu that has a mission to defend my
hometown, Daegu, by informing the Army
community of public affairs, all of which are
very influential to the community. It really
makes me have a more positive, professional
and public-spirited attitude.
What is one thing about your job that
most people don’t know?
Many people might consider ‘newspaper’
as just one of numerous regular printed
media issues, which is supposed to come
out every week. But I think it is a constant
challenge that comes out on a daily and
weekly basis.

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE

APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

KOEZ09890141R Supv IT Spec (Network) YC-2 837th Trans Bn, Busan Feb. 18
KOEZ09228526 Telecommunications Specialist GS-12 36th Sig Bn, Cp. Walker Feb. 20
KOEZ08783038R-1 Marine Cargo Specialist GS-9 837th Trans Bn, Busan Feb. 21
KOEZ0889914R-1 Range Operations Specialist GS-11 TSAK, Cp. Carroll Feb. 23
NAF US CITIZEN POSITION
KRNAFEZ09-001-K4 Administrative assistant NF-3 CYS2 Cp. Walker Feb. 16
KRNAFEZ090005WW CYS Facility Director NF-4 CYS2 Cp. Walker Feb. 20
KRNAFEZ09-002-K4 Recreation Assistant NF-2 CRD CAC, Cp. Carroll Feb. 20
KN NAF POSITIONS(Open to KN & 3rd Country Family Members)
SA-09-0241 Meat Cutter KWB-7 Commissary, Cp. Walker Feb. 16
USO
PAC 19 ITT Specialist N/A Cp. Walker Until Filled
CONTRACT
N/A On-Call HR Specialist N/A MPD, Cp. Henry Until Filled
N/A Part-Time ACAP Counselor N/A ACAP Cp. Henry Until Filled
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951
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