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USAG-RC 9-Ball Spring blooms New USO opens

Tourney, Soldiers at historic doors to Camp
aim for victory palace in Seoul Walker community

Page 7 Page 16 Page 25

Reenlistment over Korea

See story, Page 5

Lt. Col. John Rhodes (left leaning), battalion commander UNCSB-JSA, reaches over to congratulate Spc. Ronald Gray (right of flag) following Gray’s reenlistment ceremony. Gray's wife Theresa
(right of Gray) came with her husband to witness the swearing in and to participate and support her husband. The ceremony took place in a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a routine evacuation
exercise over the Demilitarized Zone at Camp Bonifas March 27. Download this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Humphreys wins top prize in Department of the Army Community Relations awards
Make a Difference Day, Oct. 25, 2008 was a
huge success. — Courtesy photo
By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON—Army
Public Affairs announced last week that
U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys won first
place in the Special Events category of the
2008 Department of Army Community
Relations Awards for its Oct. 2008 Make a
Difference Day.
Humphreys Garrison captured the top
prize out of a field of nominees from around
the Army. Army Public Affairs officials will
present the award on May 5 at the annual
Worldwide Public Affairs Symposium in
Crystal City, Va.
Garrison commander Col. John E.
Dumoulin, Jr. said he was proud of the
efforts of all who had a hand in winning
the award.
“This award recognizes the hard work and
generous spirits of all of the fine people who
live, work, serve, train and play here,” Dumoulin
said. “I couldn’t be more proud of all of them.
Make a Difference Day was a wonderful
community event that I was happy to share with
our Korean friends.”
This marks the third year in a row that
Humphreys Garrison has won a top prize in the
Army Community Relations awards. In 2006
Chang, Sang-hyon, the garrison’s community
relations officer for Camps Long and Eagle in
Wonju won first place in the Individual category.
In 2007, Peter Yu, the garrison’s community
relations officer at Humphreys won first place
in the same category.
The Individual Achievement category
recognizes the achievements of a Soldier or
Civilian who demonstrated superior
support for the Army’s public outreach
mission and who went above and
beyond to respond to the call to duty
The Special Events categor y
recognizes a single public outreach
special event, tactic, technique, or
procedure that accomplishes Army
public outreach goals and objectives in
a superior manner.
The garrison sponsored the first-ever
Make a Difference Day in Korea at Deog
Dong San Park in Pyeongtaek on Oct.
25, 2008.
USA Weekend Magazine created
Make a Difference Day about 18 years
ago as national day of helping others
– See COMREL, Page 13 –
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SHARP POINT #12-09

The Morning Calm
Published by Installation Management
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Stand Down for Standards

Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. John Uberti
Public Affairs Officer/Editor: Edward N. Johnson
Deputy PAO: Slade Walters
Senior Editor: Susan Silpasornprasit

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Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham
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Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy
CI Officer: Lori Yerdon
Writer-Editor: Ken Hall
Designer: Cpl. Kim, Hyung Joon
USAG-DAEGU
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In August 2008 I changed the
Curfew Policy after consultations
with Senior Leaders and service
members of all ranks and
services from across Korea. At
that time I relaxed the curfew
from 0100–0500 hours on the
weekend to 0300-0500 hours. I
did this because of my belief and
confidence in all of our service
members to act according to
proper standards of conduct. I also
Gen. Walter L. Sharp said that I would do a six-month
review of our rates of indiscipline
and make a further decision on whether to maintain the new policy,
further relax the curfew, or reinstate a tougher policy.
I have conducted that review and see a trend that is showing
a steady rise in serious acts of indiscipline. The numbers of acts of
sexual assaults, aggravated assaults, assaults and disorderly conduct
have increased over the six months since last August when the relaxed
curfew was put in effect. This is unacceptable and we must act now
to correct this trend.
I am directing the following actions: On Friday the 24th of April
the curfew will be from 2200 until 0500 hours Saturday morning
the 25th. All units will conduct a recall formation for all service-
members present for duty here in Korea at 0800 hours the 25th of
April to conduct “Stand Down for Standards” training. The training
USFK Servicemember, daughter, to run Great
Wall Marathon to help families in need
By Susan SIlpasornprasit
IMCOM-K Public Affairs
Her father said Heidi Morse had always been interested in
running the Great Wall Marathon in Tanjin Province, China and
last May Heidi and her father, Lt. Col. Charles Morse, began to
prepare themselves for this extreme marathon featuring a 26.2-mile
run with 5,164 steps on the wall. As they trained at opposite ends
of the world-- Heidi in Texas, Colonel Morse in Korea – they set
another goal: To parlay their run into a fundraiser to help needy
families.
Heidi Morse works as a nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care
Unit at the Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. In a letter detailing
the event, Morse explained, “The time parents spend with their
children in an ICU environment is extremely stressful, and we are
always looking for ways to make the parent’s ICU experience more
comfortable.” Recent budget cuts are making it more difficult
to provide quality of life amenities to family members of children
being treated at the Center.
The hospital takes every child, whether they can afford it or
not, Colonel Morse explained. The facility is underwritten as a
non-profit, but there are a lot of additional needs not budgeted for.
Amenities like transportation vouchers (taxi fare) to and from the
will end at 1200 hours on the 25th.
The following subjects will be trained: Sexual Assault Prevention
and Reporting; Customs and Courtesies; Culture of Responsible
Choice; Wingman/Battle Buddy Concept; Service-Specific Core
Values; Local Policies (i.e., Curfew Policy History and Purpose,
Prostitution and Human Trafficking), Gangs in the Military; and
Leadership Responsibilities. Commanders at the O-4/5 level can
direct their leadership to report at 0700hrs to talk with their leaders
about leader-specific issues related to these subjects.
An EFO will follow shortly that will provide more specifics on
the training material and resources required to properly conduct
the training. Units will use the Train-the-Trainer method to prepare
their instructors for the training. Leaders at all levels will attend
and evaluate the training. Units will ensure that all newly arriving
personnel receive this training as part of their in-processing and it
must be done at least quarterly by first-line supervisors as part of
their Under-the-Oak-Tree Counseling.
This action is not meant to punish any of our service members
who are acting appropriately and doing the right thing. This stand
down is intended to correct a trend that is unacceptable and if not
corrected could lead to a serious incident that would adversely
impact you, your service and our alliance.
We Go Together!
WALTER L. SHARP
General, US Army
Commander
hospital, computer connectivity to stay in touch with loved ones and
employers, meal vouchers, and bedside sleeper sofas are especially
beneficial to poorer families. All proceeds from the run will go
toward directly benefitting these families in practical ways.
“Non-profits are feeling the economic pinch right now,” he said.
“My daughter works full-time and sees the needs that come in to
the Center. This is a wonderful way to offer a little bit of help to
the folks who are in crisis.”
The Morse team has been preparing for the marathon for about
a year, training not only in endurance running, but focusing on
strength training and sprinting up stairs while skipping steps to
simulate the uneven structure of the Great Wall.
“It’s a unique opportunity to do something together as a father
and daughter,” Colonel Morse said. “I’m hoping I can keep up
with her.”
Those wishing to sponsor the Morse’s marathon run can
contact Lt. Col. Morse @ Charles.morse@korea.army.mil or call
723-8189.
Checks can be made payable to the Children’s Medical Center
Foundation, with “Great Wall Marathon” placed on the memo line.
All donations are tax-deductible and all money will be held until
after the marathon, May 16. The checks can be sent directly to Heidi
Morse’s address: 2904 Peppercorn Drive, Euless, Texas, 76039.

Students learn to ask ‘what if...’ during

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course in radiation exposure
By Sue Silpasornprasit
IMCOM-K Public Affairs
Thir ty–one militar y health care
professionals learned how to diagnose and
treat patients exposed to radiation during the
Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation Course
held on Yongsan Garrison March 25-27 and
March 30-April 1. Three instructors from the
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
taught the course which was sponsored by the
65th Medical Brigade.
The course is designed to familiarize health
care professionals with what radiation does to
the body, symptoms of acute radiation
syndrome, how to test for exposure and
what treatment to apply.
“We discussed recognizing, diagnosing
and treating radiation injuries,” said Capt.
Katina Fosen, 121 Hospital Emergency
Room doctor.
“The scenarios we talked about here
are not ones we’re likely to see often in our
medical careers, but in the ER we would be
the first to come across patients under these
conditions and provide treatment.”
“We wanted to give the students a basic
understanding of radiation treatment and
the different places it can occur,” said Bob
Woodruff, AFRRI instructor. “We want
them to be aware there is still a radiological
threat out there and have that in the backs
of their minds. If a patient shows up with
symptoms, we want them to ask if there’s
any chance that person has been exposed
to radiation.”
“One provider can make a difference
in their unit by knowing where to go to
get the information they need, to triage
and determine the dosage and proper
treatment,” Woodruff said.
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be
incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: U AREA I: Curfew Violation; Failure

to Obey Lawful Order From MP; At 0330 Hrs, 22
MAR 09, Subject #1 was observed by MP at a
club, Dongducheon Entertainment District. MP
asked Subject #1 to surrender their military ID
card, which Subject #1 refused, pretending not
to be a military member. MP located ID tags on
Subject #1’s neck which revealed Subject #1was
a Soldier. Subject #1 was apprehended and
transported to the USAG-Casey PMO where
Subject #1 refused to be administered a PBT.
Subject #1 was transported to the USAG-Casey
TMC where Subject #1 was administered a
command directed LBAT, with results pending.
Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s legal
rights, which Subject #1 invoked. This is a final
report.

AREA I: Damage to Government Property;

Unknown person(s), by unknown means,
detached the right side mirror and windshield
wiper from Victim’s GOV which was legally
parked, secured and unattended adjacent to
BLDG #2345. ECOD is unknown. This is a final
report.

AREA II: Larceny of Government Property;

Unknown person(s), by unknown means, removed
Victim’s Government issued Camelback and
backpack which were secured and unattended in
Victim’s personal wall locker. A search of the area
for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative Seoul Racecourse Park is located next to Seoul Grand Park in the southern Seoul suburb of Gwacheon. To get there, take subway Line 4 to Seoul
results. Victim rendered a written statement Racecourse Park station, leave by exit 2 and follow the crowd down the covered walkway to the track. Visitors can also enjoy the conveniently-
attesting to the incident. ECOL is unknown. This located restaurants and shopping venues. — U.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson
is a final report.

AREA II: Traffic Accident Without injuries;

Damage to Government Property; Damage to
Private Property; Improper Backing; Subject
#1, operating a GOV with Passenger #1, struck
Victim #1’s POV which was legally parked,
secured and unattended. Damage to Subject’s
vehicle consisted of scratches, paint transfer
and a partially detached miniature flag pole on
the left front bumper. Damage to Victim #1’s
vehicle consisted of scratches and paint transfer
to the left front bumper. All parties reported to the
USAG-Yongsan PMO where Victim #1 rendered a
written statement attesting to the incident. Subject
#1 rendered a written statement admitting to the
offenses. All parties reported utilization of their
seatbelts and were released. ECOD is unknown.
This is a final report.
AREA III: Larceny of Private Funds; Unknown
person(s), by unknown means, without
authorization, utilized Victim’s Star Card account
and made $2,284.00 in online purchases, which
included a laptop and a digital camera, which were
delivered to a U.S. address. ECOL is $2,284.00.
Investigation continues by CID.
AREA III: Wrongful Damage to Government
Property; Unknown person(s), by unknown
means, broke a building window. Person(s)
unknown then fled the scene in an unknown
direction. A search of the area for subject(s) and/
or witness(es) met with negative results. ECOD is
unknown. Investigation continues by MPI.
AREA IV: Assault Consummated by Battery;
Unknown person(s) and Victim #1 were involved
in a verbal altercation which turned physical when
the unknown person(s) struck Victim #1 with an
open hand at the Old School Bar. The unknown
person(s) then fled the scene in an unknown
direction. Victim #1 was transported to the USAG-
Daegu (Waler) UCC, via POV, where Victim #1
was treated for injuries consisting of fractured
left jaw, broken front tooth and minor lacerations.
Victim #1 was transported, via ambulance, to
Dongsan hospital for further treatment and
released. Investigation continues by MPI.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Seoul Grand Park Zoo
The park is located about 20 minutes (by car) from
USAG-Yongsan. The Zoo consists of a variety
of family-friendly exhibits, including a botanical
garden, insect display, dolphin show and many
other animal exhibits and hands-on attractions.
Visitors to the Seoul Grand Park will find plenty of
parking and a Sky Lift or street trolly that transport
guests from the parking area to the Zoo and other
attractions in the park. In close proximity to the zoo,
visitors will also find Seoul Land Amusement Park,
the Museum of Contemporary Art, a local horse
racing track and many hiking trails. Seoul Grand
Park purposes to provide the public with space and
opportunities for recreation, refreshment and health
improvement as well as education on wildlife through
conservation and exhibition of animals and plants.
To learn more about the Seoul Grand Park Zoo,
visit their official website at: grandpark.seoul.go.kr/
Eng/html/main.jsp
Spring Fest (Thru April 5)
From the end of March to early April, Korea’s largest
cherry blossom festival takes place in Jinhae. More
than 2 million tourists come from all over the world
to walk along the tree lined streets and picturesque
mountain paths. There are so many cherry blossom
trees in Jinhae that when the wind blows it seems
like it is raining cherry blossom petals. The Jinhae
Gunhang festival also commemorates Korea’s
famous Admiral Yi Sun Shin and so the festival
program includes a military band parade as well as
many cherry blossom themed events. From Seoul
Station, take a train to Changwon station (8:25 a.m.-
6:25 p.m., five trains daily / est. travel time of 5 hrs.
30 min.). From Changwon Station, you can take a
shuttle train that operates during the festival period
to Jinhae station(9:30a.m.- 7:50 p.m., five trains daily
/ est. travel time of 20 min.). From Jinhae Station,
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it is a two to three minutes walk to the festival grounds.
Visit www.tour2korea.com or the festival webpage for
information at http://eng.jinhae.go.kr
Free concert, museum tour (April 6)
The Korean American Association will hold its annual
Friendship Concert for American forces personnel and
their family members at the National Museum of Korea on
Monday, April 6. The KAA is also offering a free guided
tour of the museum prior to the concert. The musicians
of the Beautiful Mind Charity and the Eighth Army Band
will perform along with Korean Popera Singer Rose Jang,
Soprano Kyung-Hye La, and Tenor Hyun-Jae Park.
Musical selections include Over the Rainbow from the
movie Wizard of Oz; Dancing Queen from the musical
Mama Mia, Overture to Candide by Bernstein; You Raise
Me Up popularized by singer Josh Groban, Brindisi from
the opera La Traviata, and many more. The museum tour
is scheduled 5-6:30 p.m. and the musical concert at 7-8:30
p.m. Free transportation available from USAG Yongsan
to the museum and return. For more information and/or
ticket reservations, send e-mail to paocr@korea.army.mil.
Limited tickets; reserve now.
Stawberry Fest (April 10-12)
Nonsan is Korea’s largest strawberry producing region
and in mid-April each year they hold a festival celebrating
this tasty, vitamin C-laden fruit. Nonsan’s strawberries
are thought to be some of the most delicious in Korea,
and at the Nonsan strawberry festival visitors can pick as
many as their baskets, or stomachs, can hold. There are
also plenty of original strawberry creations for visitors to
sample, such as strawberry rice cakes and even strawberry
hot sauce, as well as established treats like strawberry
pancakes and strawberry jam. Other events include a
strawberry exhibition and there are plenty of hands-on
activities for visitors to try, such as baking a strawberry
cake. With strawberries available at low prices during the
festival, visitors will be able to take lots home with them.
The festival includes a fireworks display and visitors
should also pay a visit to Nonsan’s specialty market.
Visit www.tour2korea.com
Ancient Culture (April 11-18)
The festival, Daesong-dong Ancient Tombs and
Sureungwon, includes some 40 exciting programs
under six different categories, based on the theme
of “the mysteries of the 2,000 year old Gaya culture.”
Events include “The 4th Kingdom”, a fantasy musical
that is a dramatization of the myth of King Suro; “King
Suro’s Marriage”, which pays tribute to the marriage
of King Suro and Heo Hwang-ok, the first international
marriage in Korea; “Experience the Voyage of Queen
Heo’s Ship” Visit www.tour2korea.com or http://
gimhae_english.iacts.co.kr/main
Spring Orchid Exhibition (Thru April 26)
The Grand Park’s botanical garden is holding a display
of 13,000 types of orchid. A total of 20,000 orchids from
more than 600 flower growers will be arranged in four
sections: “Garden of Spring Waltz,” “Orchids of the
Jungle & Orchid Contest,” “Castle of Flowers & Melody
of Orchids,” “Fantastic Archway,” “Pressed Flowers &
Lecture on Growing Orchids.” This is also a chance to
purchase good quality orchids at a reasonable price.
This latest display is part of the program to celebrate
the 100th anniversary of Seoul Grand Park this year.
Visit www.tour2korea.com
Airport Art (Thru April 6)
To mark the eighth anniversary of its opening, Incheon
International Airport is running a two-week long art
program titled “Incheon Airport Music Surprise.” The
program includes classical music and jazz concerts,
which will be held at Millennium Hall. Traditional art
performances will be staged at the newly opened
Traditional Korean Culture Center in the duty free
shopping area. Visit www.tour2korea.com
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This Week’s Profile in Service:

2009: Year of the NCO
Name: Beverly L. Heacock
Rank: Sergeant
Time in Service: Three years
Organization: 55th Military Police Company, Casey Provost
Marshal Office
Job Description: Supervises Law and Order operations in the
USAG-Casey Enclave that consists of three camps with over 9,000
Sgt. Beverly L. Heacock Soldiers, Civilians and Family members; responsible for the training
and welfare of four desk clerks and four Joint Intrusion Detection
System operators; supervises three patrols, two sub-station desk Sergeants and JSIDS;
receives complaints, dispatches patrols, and initiates both command directed and incident
notifications; prepares, reviews, collates and distributes Military Police reports, forms and
associated documents.
Recent Accomplishments: Sgt Heacock was selected as the 94th Military Police Battalion
Non Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for first quarter fiscal 2009. Furthermore, Sgt.
Heacock was selected to serve as one of three Military Police Desk Sergeants working the
USAG-Casey/Hovey PMO.

Public affairs office, stringer,

garner journalism honors
By IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
The Installation Management Command
- Korea Region Public Affairs Office and a
writer from USAG-Humphreys Family,
Morale, Welfare and Recreation were
recipients of the 2008 Maj. Gen. Keith L.
Ware awards for excellence in journalism.
The IMCOM-K Public Affairs Office
was awarded a First Place for Outstanding
Initiatives in New Media for its development
of the U.S. Army Korea Media Center
and Michael Mooney, USAG-Humphreys
FMWR Marketing, was awarded Second
Place in the 2008 KLW Stringer Photo
category.
With the launch of the U.S. Army Korea
Media Center, Installation Management
Command - Korea Region established a one-
stop online resource for sharing news, photos,
videos, and military reference material with
a world-wide military audience. The site
can be accessed by visiting http://imcom.
korea.army.mil and according to IMCOM
officials, community interest in the Media
Center has been significant.
One component of the Media Center
is a YouTube video channel dedicated to
sharing Army news and information from
around the peninsula.
“Since the launch of IMCOM-Korea’s
official YouTube channel, our videos have
been viewed more than 600,000 times
and we are averaging about 5000 views
every single day,” said Johnson. “One of
the goals of the Media Center is to raise
awareness about the significant quality of
life improvements underway here for those
thinking about a tour of duty in Korea”
said Johnson.
“Our social networking initiatives are
aimed at making it easier for the military
audience we serve to stay informed and
access the news they need with a simple
click of the mouse.”
“The Media Center truly revolutionizes
the way we share command information
with our community, newcomers and the
world. Now, for the first time, the global
military community has instant access to
photos, videos, news and information about
Army life in Korea - whenever and wherever
they want it,” said Edward Johnson,
IMCOM-K Public Affairs Officer.

Eighth Army 2008 KLW Winners:

Print Category results: Third Place Television Spot Production
“Strike First”
First Place Commentary (Military) AFN Korea
Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, 2nd Infantry Division
“Manchu mile tests resolve of young, old warriors” Second Place Television Promo Production
The Eagle 2
Second Place Art Graphic in Support (Military) AFN Daegu (AFN Korea)
Staff Sgt. Sadie Bleistein, EUSA,
“All-Star Soccer” Honorable Mention Television News Report
Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson, AFN Korea
Second Place Web-based Publicaiton “Clearing a Building”
2ID Public Affairs Office
www.2id.korea.army.mil Second Place Regional Television News Cast
AFN Korea Nightly News
2008 KLW Broadcast Category results: AFN Korea

First Place Radio Sports Report First Place Military Broadcast Journalist of
Staff Sgt. Craig Rader, AFN Korea the Year
“Long Drive Competition” Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson, AFN-Korea

Third Place Radio Newscast First Place Rising Star

“Around the Peninsula” AFN Korea Staff Sgt. Craig Rader, AFN Korea
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Lt. Col. John Rhodes (left leaning), battalion commander UNCSB-JSA, leans over to congratulate Spc. Ronald Gray (right of flag) after swearing Gray in re-enlistment for his second tour. Gray’s
wife Theresa (right of Gray) came with her husband to witness the swearing in and to participate and support her husband. The ceremony took place in a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a
routine evacuation exercise over the Demilitarized Zone at Camp Bonifas March 27. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Army couple flies over demilitarized zone to re-enlist

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
PAN MUN JOM — Spc. Ronald Gray
of the United Nations Command Support
Battalion-Joint Security Area, re-enlisted for
his second tour during a routine evacuation
exercise flying over the demilitarized zone in
a CH-47 Chinook helicopter March 27.
Gray’s wife, Theresa, participated in the
exercise, dressed in her advanced combat
uniform, and boarded the helicopter with
her husband to support him in his re-
enlistment.
“I am re-enlisting today because I am a
career Soldier,” Gray said. “This is what I
do and I am honored to be here. Being a
Soldier here at the Joint Security Area is a
real honor because of its history.”
Re-enlisting during the evacuation
exercise in a Chinook helicopter was not
just a decision made by Gray, but a decision
made with the advice of Lt. Col. John
Rhodes, commander UNCSB-JSA, and
Command Sgt. Maj. John Justis, UNCSB-
JSA Command Sgt. Maj.
“I wanted this re-enlistment to be
unique,” Gray said.
“A lot of Soldiers have re-enlisted on the
Bridge of No Return, so that is not unusual
anymore. The main thing was to make sure
my wife could make it here and participate
in the ceremony.”
Gray explained it was not only himself
re-enlisting but his wife as well.
“I am going along with my husband
because military spouses are just as important
in making the decision to re-enlist,” Theresa
Gray said.
“I think it is a great thing for him to re-
enlist. It is an honor to be a military spouse
and a great opportunity for anybody.”
Gray has set his career sights on lofty
goals and intends to see them through
during his career.
“First, I want to always be a good
husband,” Gray said. “I want to have my
wife by my side no matter what I do, I
want to serve in Arlington, Va. with the
Old Guard, and I want to be a command
sergeant major.”
“For me a re-enlistment is an honor,”
Rhodes said. “Re-enlisting Spc. Gray is
a great event for the unit and the Army.
Anytime an officer is asked to re-enlist an
enlisted Soldier it really is an honor. I have
prior service for seven years enlisted, and
you really think hard about who will re-
enlist you when the time comes. You don’t
want just anybody to do that for you. For
the officer, you hope the re-enlisting Soldier
respects you and wants to follow you into
combat as they are supposed to.”
The entire unit was looking forward to
the ceremony inside the CH-47 Chinook
helicopter, Rhodes explained.
“This is a celebration for the Soldier and
a celebration for the Army,” he said.
“A lot of people ask the Soldier why he
re-enlists. The answer is duty, honor, and
country. Soldiers who re-enlist today love
the Army.”

Three Yi’s total 120 years of service to the Army

Yi, Yun Chong (center), electrician foreman for USAG-
Casey Directorate of Public Works, stands with Col. Larry
‘Pepper’ Jackson (left), garrison commander USAG-Red
Cloud, and Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender (right),
USAG-Red Cloud garrison Command Sgt. Maj., while re-
ceiving his award for 40 years of service to the U.S. Army.
— U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon
Yi, Chong Yol (center), supervisor, budget analyst for USAG-
RC Directorate of Resource Management, stands with Col.
Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson (left), garrison commander USAG-
Red Cloud, and Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender (right),
USAG-Red Cloud garrison Command Sgt. Maj., while receiv-
ing his award for 40 years of service to the U.S. Army. — U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon
Yi, Pyong Hui (center), gas station clerk for Directorate of
Logistics USAG-RC, stands with Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jack-
son (left), garrison commander USAG-Red Cloud, and
Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender (right), USAG-Red
Cloud garrison Command Sgt. Maj., while receiving his
award for 40 years of service to the U.S. Army. — U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon
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News & Notes

BOSS Easter Programs
Tomorrow and Sunday 3 on 3 Basketball at
Camp Stanley, Everland Amusement Park
May 2 on public transportation round trip.
For more information call: 732-7167.

USAG-RC Easter Egg Hunt

The USAG-RC Easter Egg Hunt will be on
the Village Green April 10 from 3 to 4:30
p.m. For more information call: 732-7168.

April is Month of the Military Child

Month of the Military Child events in-
clude: Children’s Arts & Crafts Workshop,
Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. USAG-Casey Arts
and Crafts Center until April 15, Children’s
Arts & Crafts Exhibit at USAG-Casey CAC
April 22-29 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Community
Easter Egg Hunt at USAG-Casey Stewart
Field April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Evening Easter Egg Hunt at Camp Stanley
CAC, April 12 at 8 p.m. For more informa-
tion call: 732-5367.

Spouses Orientation Program

The Spouses Orientation Program for April
is scheduled for USAG-Casey April 14 and Steve Toepper, USAG-Casey librarian, (middle) discusses his Lean Six Sigma project with Choe, Chon Sik (left), administrative librarian assistant
28 in the Army Community Services class- and Gordon Imrie, librarian, USAG-Red Cloud library. Toepper is working on the library ordering process for books, journal articles, CDs, or other
room, and at USAG-Red Cloud April 21 in items requested by Soldiers, Civilians or Family members. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon

LSS sponsors trained on Red Cloud

the FMWR classroom. For more informa-
tion call: 730-3107.

EEO/POSH Training Schedule

EEO/POSH training schedules for USAG-
RC are: April 8, 10, 24. Supervisory from 9
to 10 a.m, nonsupervisory 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
in the FMWR Conference Room. Sched-
ules for USAG-Casey are: April 14, 17, 21
in the Digital Conference Center 9 a.m. to
noon for supervisory, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for
non supervisory. For more information call:
732-6273.
American Red Cross CPR Course
The American Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant
CPR and First Aid Course will be held April
11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the ACS
classroom bldg. 2317. Fee is $40. For more
information call: 730-3184 or 732-6160.
Army Benefits Center Briefing
The Army Benefits Center will be conduct-
ing an ABC-Civilian overview April 23 and
24 at USAG-RC in the CPAC training room.
For more information call: 732-9060.
Celebration of the 100th Anniversary
of the Chaplain’s Assistant
Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the
Chaplain’s Assistant will take place April 7
in the Commanding General’s Mess from
7:00 to 7:45 a.m. Master Sgt. Daniel Kang,
NCOIC Division Chaplain’s Office will be
the guest speaker. For more information
call: 732-7998.
Capt. Nelson Farewell
Capt. Kimberly Nelson, HHD commander,
farewell dinner will be held in the Warrior’s
Club on USAG-Casey at 6 p.m. $10 cover
at the door.
Tri-Care Town Hall Meeting
There will be a Tri-Care Town Hall Meet-
ing with Maj. Gen. Elder Grainger, deputy
director of Tri-Care and his wife Brenda
April 8 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the US-
AG-Casey Community Activity Center. For
more information call: 730-1412.
Children’s Matinee Movies
Children’s matinee movies will be shown at
3 p.m. April 9 and 24. For more information
call: 732-6307.
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON – Lean
Six Sigma project sponsors and green
belts received training by Black Belt
Todd Knowlton, contractor, Installation
Management Command-Korea March
27 in the USAG-RC conference room to
learn how to identify, define, categorize and
execute projects.
“Lean Six Sigma is a methodology
focused around process improvement,”
Knowlton said.
Black Belts receive special training in
process improvement, teamwork, change
and project management and time is
allocated to them to assist an organization
in improving performance.
Project sponsors are senior leaders or
area managers with formal authority and
ownership for the processes being improved.
Project sponsors assign belts to a project,
assist in writing charters, and approve
tollgates.
In general, project sponsors push the
projects along, and are critical to the Army’s
Lean Six Sigma success.
“The first and most important stone to be
laid for a successful Lean Six Sigma project
is strong project sponsorship,” said Richard
C. Davis, USAG-RC deputy commander.
“Last year we did a good job of getting our
green belts certified. One of the lessons
learned though was green belts shouldered
most of the responsibility for the projects.
They were the sponsors. This year we need
project sponsors to take a more active role
because project sponsors are the owner of
the project.”
The proposed project team consists of
a sponsor, green belt (leader), and team
members. implement solutions.
“As the owner, the project sponsor would
recruit a green belt,” Knowlton said. “Green
belts would execute the project. A project
sponsor needs to see it from start to finish,
and have the right team members from the
functional areas. Also, one needs the money
and time to get the job done.”
The work begins by choosing a new
project and filling out an IMCOM project
template with a focus on speed, quality
and cost.
“Green belts and project sponsors can
work together on this form,” Knowlton
said. “We want to be efficient but also
effective too.”
First, the problem/opportunity
statement is where the problem is described
with quantitative details such as length of
problem and severity and identification
of the process and its associated metrics;
second, business impact/case stating why
this project should be done and what are
the intangible and value of these benefits;
third, goal statement, what is going to get
better if this project is done and how can
success be measured; fourth, project scope,
what are the boundaries of the project; and
fifth, the solutions center master black belt
comments. PAIO accepts ideas for Lean Six Sigma
The idea is then submitted to the
commander and other directors on the
executive quality council. The region EQC
identifies two categories of criteria: impact,
anticipated effect that successful completion
of a project will have on the important
metrics of the organization; and effort,
the estimated risk and resources required
to successfully execute the project and
“The green belt, project sponsors and
team members look at the pitfalls, challenges
and roadblocks with my help” Knowlton
said. “Presently, USAG-RC has three green
belts have projects in the works.”
Green Belt, Joyce Bailey, Plans, Analysis
and Integration Office, is working on a
living quarters allowance payment alignment
project.
“Geraldine Jones, Civilian Personnel
Activity Center director, and I are talking
about the present system for LQA payments,”
Bailey said. “I also will talk to Resource
Management and the Yongsan Housing
Office personnel.”
Green Belt, Margo Davis, PAIO, is
working on furniture repair.
“I am working with Housing and
Resource Management as my team
members,” Davis said.
Green Belt, Steve Toepper, USAG-Casey
librarian, project is the ordering process at
libraries.
“My team members include Ron Fortin
and Chris Bishop from Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation; Gordon Imrie,
USAG-RC librarian and Chon, Pyong yon,
USAG-Casey librarian.
anytime and Kent Garcia said it doesn’t
matter how big or how small a project
seems.
However, if there is already a solution,
there is a ‘Just Do It,’ where the project is
carried out quickly over a day or two, and
doesn’t follow a standard LSS method.
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Sang Mu over Warriors
105-89 in friendship b-ball
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Republic
of Korea army’s Sang Mu professional
basketball team toyed with Casey’s Warriors
ad hoc basketball team and stayed between
10 and 20 points ahead throughout the
ROK/U.S. Friendship Basketball game held
in Carey Fitness Center on USAG-Casey the
evening of March 26.
Warriors began the first half with a 10-
point lead, but before the buzzer sounded,
Sang Mu was 15 points ahead and remained
in the lead throughout the game.
The Warriors put up a gallant try to keep
the scoring close with surprising moves
intercepting the ball and pressing down
the court for a score, but Sang Mu always
returned with more points to keep their
distant lead.
The halftime was highlighted with gift
exchanges among the ROK army, U.S.
Army and Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation.
The game should have been called an
exhibition game because of the professional
Phillip Nusbaum racks the billiards in preparation for his next game during the IMCOM-K Nine-
Ball Tournament at the USAG-RC Community Activity Center, March 28-29. He won the tourna-
ment and $100 gift certificate redeemable at any AAFES location. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc.
Jamal Walker
Reed Scott focuses intently on making the number two ball in the corner pocket during the
IMCOM-K Nine-Ball Tournament at the USAG-RC CAC, March 28-29. Scott finished the tourna-
ment 2 winning a $75 AAFES gift certificate given by FMWR redeemable at any AAFES loca-
tion. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker
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standing of the Sang Mu team, said Randy
Behr, athletic director-sports, fitness, and
aquatics, USAG-RC FMWR.
“It reminded one of the Harlem
Globetrotters exhibition games and how
they would toy with their opponents before
winning the game far in the lead.”
“In Korea our basketball professionals do
not make million dollar salaries,” said Floyd
Kim, USAG-RC FMWR sports specialist.
“Many of them join the ROK army during
the off season.
“This is our third year to hold the ROK/
US Friendship Basketball game. Our first
game was in Carey fitness center in 2007.
Our second was in Osan.”
Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2nd
Infantry Division commander, observed the
Sang Mu team brought in mostly players
more than 6 feet tall, while the Warrior team
did not have many players as tall as 6 feet.
“I really don’t care who wins or loses,”
said Brig. Gen. Lee, Jung Eun, commanding
officer of Korean Armed Forces Athletic
Corps. “It is all about the ROK/U.S.
Alliance and strengthening our long-
standing friendship and our bond.”
Warriors’ player 32 scores first against Sang Mu, the Republic of Korea army’s professional
basketball team, in the ROK/US Friendship Basketball game held in Carey Fitness Center on
USAG-Casey March 26. The Warriors played well but didn’t have the training or the polish to
keep the score close. Sang Mu defeated the Warriors 105-89. Additional photos from this event
are available online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea.— U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Red Cloud holds Nine-Ball Tournament
By Pfc. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRSION — Soldiers
and Civilians came to Warrior Country for
the Installation Management Command-
Korea Nine-Ball Tournament held at the
USAG-RC Community Activities Center,
March 28-29.
Areas I-IV held separate tournaments
in their local areas to determine who
would represent them in the IMCOM-K
tournament.
“The tournament went well, although
there were not many of us (players) here,”
said Charles Butler, a qualifier from Camp
Humphreys.
“The competition was tough because the
players were very talented.”
The tournament began with a briefing
from Yong Ae Black, CAC manager,
describing the rules and regulations from
the Texas Express nine-ball rulebook.
The briefing was followed by a welcome
from Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender,
USAG-RC Command Sgt. Maj.
The players drew playing cards to find
where they would start the tournament and
the games began.
Trophies were awarded to the players
who came in first, second and third place
followed by a gift card for $100, $75 and
$50 for the Army and Air Force Exchange
Service.
One of the competitors, Phillip Nusbaum,
found the rules no problem when it came to
playing the tournament.
Playing the game nine-ball on and off
for many years, Nusbaum described the
tournament as a “smooth process” and
showed it by winning the IMCOM-K Nine-
Ball Tournament, though not all found
nine-ball as easy as Nusbaum did.
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“I am very used to eight-ball and it is
my game of choice,” Butler said. “Nine-ball
is new for me and compared to eight-ball,
it is about the same as checkers and chess,
though they might seem the same, each
game requires a different set of strategies
needed to win.”
Nusbaum agreed with Butler on the vast
differences in nine-ball versus eight-ball
while sharing the secret to his successful
performance in the tournament.
“Like many sports, the best way to win in
nine-ball is having an excellent defense.
In eight-ball there are so many billiards
on the table making it easier for a player
to almost always strike a ball in a pocket
to win.
In most cases for eight-ball the best
player might not always be the winner.
Nine-ball is completely different due to
the fact there are fewer billiards on the table
and there is only one objective at a time, hit
the one ball, then the two ball moving all
the way up to the nine-ball.
This is where strategy comes into play
again, because too many times has it been
the case where every ball is made except the
nine-ball leaving the opponent to win the
game by only shooting one ball into the
pocket,” Nusbaum explained.
Although every player did not come out
of the tournament with a trophy to bring
home none complained but praised FMWR
as well as the Better Opportunities for Single
and Unaccompanied Soldiers program for
the accommodations that were made for
each player.
Competitors visiting Warrior Country
from different areas were lodged in hotels
off post around the Uijeongbu area and
were provided hearty meals from the CAC
personnel with the assistance of USAG-Red
Cloud BOSS.
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Local children test out the new playground equipment at one of Yongsan’s eight newly renovated play areas. See more photos online at www.flickr.com/usag-yongsan. — U.S. Army photo Cpl. Lee Min-hwi

$1.6 million project

restores playgrounds
By Cpl. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Community
members and garrison officials celebrated the
up-to-date restoration of eight playgrounds
across South Post living areas during a
ribbon cutting ceremony March 27.
The $1.6 million playground renovation
project included all new equipment and
rubber safety floor tiles.
“It follows U.S. specification standards
for safety and proper manufacturer’s data,”
said Carol Jones, chief of housing division.
“They did a wonderful job and we are
very pleased.”
Jones said the 25-year-old playgrounds
were in need of repair.
“Prior to this, a lot of playgrounds
had sand on the bottom that was hard to
keep clean and less safe than the new tile,”
Jones said. “This brand new equipment is
handicap accessible and age-specific, so this
is a great improvement for the children.”
Child resident Grace Morris, 6, agreed
after testing out the new play gear at one of
the sites after the ceremony. USAG-Yongsan Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch (left), Col. Dave Hall and community
“I like this new playground. All the things members cut a ribbon together March 27 to celebrate the completion of Yongsan playground
are very new and I like the swings because renovations. — U.S. Army photo Cpl. Lee Min-hwi
they can go up very high,” Morris said. “I
think my parents don’t have to worry when brought a comforting set of family areas to play,” Watkins said. “This brings a homey
we play out here.” the community. feel that really completes our community
Caroline Wall, mayor of Watkins Ridge “Now families have a place to enjoy where and gives us similar comforts to the ones
housing area, said the renovation has parents can relax and watch their children we have in the States.”

Community members meet at information forum

By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — About 60 Yongsan
residents attended the monthly Community Information
Forum Tuesday, March 31.
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall congratulated
the Army Community Services staff for their continued
accreditation. The U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan ACS
received accreditation with commendation for September
2008 to September 2011.
The distinction means Yongsan residents expect and
receive superior ACS services.
“With the hard work and dedication of professionals
like those found at the Yongsan ACS, Family Members
within the USAG-Yongsan community truly feel this
is the ‘Assignment of Choice,’” wrote Brig. Gen. John
Uberti, Installation Management Command-Korea
Region Commanding General in a memorandum
presented to the staff.
Garrison officials used the forum to announce Army
Communities of Excellence funded projects. In May
2008, the USAG-Yongsan won $750,000 for its third
place victory in the annual Army competition. Funds
recently arrived, and the Garrison is beginning to fund
community projects with the winnings.
“We’ve started to make some improvements at our
schools,” said Chuck Markham, USAG-Yongsan Public
Works director. “We’re also using the funds to improve
the Yongsan quality of life.”
The Falcon Gymnasium will receive a divider, the
school cafeteria will get renovated restrooms and the
Seoul American Elementary School will get playground
renovations.
The Yongsan Family Park is currently under
construction at the T-intersection at 8th Army Drive
and X Corps Blvd. The family park will include picnic
areas and walking trails at what used to be the back half
of the Yongsan Driving Range.
Markham said the ACOE victory money is also
going to make improvements to sidewalks on Yongsan
South Post and extend parking. The Hannam Village
Swimming Pool will also be getting a mechanical room
to improve operations.
Garrison officials also announced a new campaign
to cut down on speeding. “You’ll start to see more
enforcement on post,” said Ricky Oxendine, USAG-
Yongsan Emergency Services director. “We want to
remind everybody to slow down, obey the speed limits
and let’s stay safe.”
The garrison conducts monthly community
information for ums the last Tuesday of ever y
month from 9-11 a.m. at the Community Services
Building, Room 118. The briefings are targeted to
senior spouses, family readiness group and tenant
unit representatives, as well as interested community USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall speaks to
members. Slides from the forum are available for residents March 31 at the monthly Community Information
download with an AKO account. Forum. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally
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News & Notes
Satellite Outages
Subscribers of FMWR Cable TV will
experience periodic outages of services
from March 9-April 10 from 5-20
minutes on select channels throughout
the day. These outages are caused by
a semi-annual alignment of the sun
directly behind the satellite and affect
all satellite-based communications.
Subscribers should never experience
a total loss of CATV Service. For
information, call 738-2288.
Lotte World Family Tour
Enjoy an adventure tour with your
family at Lotte World in Seoul. The
tour departs from Moyer Community
Activities Center 9 a.m. Wednesday,
April 8. For information, call 723-3291.
Community Good Friday Service
USAG-Yongsan Religious Support Office
is sponsoring a community Good Friday
service at Onnuri Church 7-8:30 p.m. April
10. Transportation will be provided. For
information, call 738-3011.
BOSS Factor
Yongsan BOSS is sponsoring a special
event like the TV show “Fear Factor.”
BOSS Factor is 1 p.m. April 11 at Softball
Field #3. For information, call 738-5466.
National Library Week 5K Fun Run
Join us the fun run 9:30 a.m. April 11 at Collier
Field House. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. so
be sure to show up early. For information,
call 723-7380.
Dog Playground Grand Opening
FMWR invites everyone to the new dog
playground Grand Opening Ceremony
and Dog Fun Day. The ceremony is 1
p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Dog Playground
next to the Pet Care Center on South
Post. For information, call 738-5254.
National Karaoke Week
The Main Post Club celebrates National
Karaoke Week with a contest to see who
has the best performance. The two-day
pre-contest is 7:30 p.m. April 9 and 10
with the finalists competing 9 p.m. April
11. Go to the Main Post Club-Uptown
Lounge and enjoy this event. For
information, call 723-8785.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Child, Youth and School Services will
have an Easter Egg Hunt 9:30 a.m.
April 11 at Yongsan field #10, Hannam
Village Field. Bring the kids and watch
them gather all the colorful eggs. For
information, call 738-4557.
Community Easter Sunrise Service
USAG-Yongsan Religious Support Office
is sponsoring an Easter sunrise service
at South Post Chapel 6-7 a.m. April 12.
Easter Celebration of the Risen Lord!!
Breakfast will be followed after the
service. For information, call 738-3011.
USFK National Prayer Breakfast
The Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army Chaplain
(Maj. Gen.) Doug Carver will be the speaker
for the USFK National Prayer Breakfast for
the Yongsan Community. The event is 6:30-8
a.m. April 15 at the Main Post Club. Tickets
will be given to the chaplains for distribution.
For information, call 736-2427.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
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AAFES engages community at fashion forum
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Army and
Air Force Exchange Service staff members
introduced the new spring apparel line
March 24 in a fashion forum at the
Multipurpose Training Facility to better
inform community members about how
fashion products are bought and sold
through the Main Post Exchange.
“We’ve reviewed magazines, attended
fashion shows, spoken with consultants and
asked the customers what they want to better
serve this community,” said Shawn Dorcy,
AAFES capital exchange general manager.
The new line includes high-end
and popular name brand apparel and
accessories as well as in house designs in
all sizes to meet the vast needs of Yongsan’s AAFES Capital Exchange General Manager Shawn Dorcy interacts with fashion forum attendees
eclectic consumers. March 24 at the Multipurpose Training Facility to get community members more involved with
“The U.S. military is comprised of the Main Post Exchange fashion program. — U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
personnel from all walks of life,” Dorcy
said. “AAFES is determined to bring the year in different lines and sizes.” AAFES is partnering with male and
best possible service to the world’s most “It’s our buyers making the decisions,” female youth groups, Zeta Archonette Club
demographically diverse community.” Dorcy continued, “But we’re the ones on and Sigma Beta Club, to present a fashion
Consumers voiced questions and the frontline who put it on the floor and show 11 a.m. May 16 at the PX to further
made comments about likes and dislikes have it out there for them.” introduce the new clothing line.
ranging from specific clothing sizes to
brand names and styles.
“We have a lot of evening events to go Get ready for faster checkouts
to here and I appreciate the increase in
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson everything faster for customers and
formal wear and shoes,” said community
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs administrative purposes, Dorcy said.
member Sonja Goodman.
“Customer purchases can be 10-15 seconds
“It’s good to get feedback and pass it
YONGSAN GARRISON — Checking faster between checkouts at shoppettes and it
on,” Dorcy said. “The goal is to provide
out at Army and Air Force Exchange can save a matter of minutes on high value
quality stylish garments at reasonable
Service will be speedier after April 6 thanks items at the main exchange, or the furniture
tax-free prices.”
to new high-tech registers. The new system store where we now manually record that
AAFES staff members make buying
promises speed for the customer and new information,” Dorcy said.
decisions for the store inventory based on
tracking capabilities for ration control. Sales information is automatically
a bell curve of community purchases and
“The new point-of-sale system is set up downloaded to AAFES headquarters in
other variants, such as anticipating purchase
much like the one at the commissary,” said Dallas, making it easier to track shopping
needs to support tour normalization.
Shawn Dorcy, AAFES Capital Exchange trends, reorder supplies and improve
“We’re tracking very closely the affects
general manager. “This will help to track customer service.
of tour normalization throughout the
items purchased in excess.” “The information also goes to officials
peninsula and we have projected that we
The Yongsan Garrison shoppettes are current here within 24 hours,” he said. “Before,
are going to see additional sales through
test locations, but the system will be installed U.S. Forces Korea personnel would have to
the end of the spring and summer
throughout AAFES facilities in Korea soon. come to the stores and manually download
seasons,” Dorcy said. “We also base
The system is designed to make data from our machines once a week.”
customer trending on what sold well last
Garrison adds online interactive calendar
By David McNally U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan website. down to a particular type, for example, if
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs “The idea is to keep people informed you want to know just about Dragon Hill
about community events,” said Steven Lodge events, you select that from the
YONGSAN GARRISON — Finding Morgan, USAG-Yongsan Webmaster. drop-down menu,” Morgan said.
out what’s going on in the community “People can find the new feature in When a visitor double-clicks on an event
just got a little easier. Officials debuted a the upper right-hand corner of the site on the Web calendar, it opens up a detailed
new interactive calendar March 25 on the listed under ‘Quick Links.’” view with a telephone number to call for
On any more information.
given day the “You can also configure it to view to
Garrison tracks daily, weekly, monthly or even the whole
more than 100 year,” he said.
publicity items Morgan said he is working on adding
on its official more functions to the Web site soon.
website. With a “We’re working with Family and
visual calendar, Morale, Welfare and Recreation to
Web site visitors deliver an online classifieds system for
decide how selling and buying items like cars and
to configure furniture,” he said. “This is going to be
community a great community service.”
information. Additionally, website visitors can
“ We h a v e subscribe to notification ser vices.
options for Us i n g e m e r g i n g t e c h n o l o g i e s , t h e
viewing all site keeps subscribers informed
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Yongsan manager wins ‘Executive of the Year’

By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Installation Management
Command officials are set to recognize winners of the
prestigious Directorate of Public Works Awards program
April 7 in Houston.
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan employee John Ghim
won the DPW Operations and Maintenance “Executive
of the Year” award.
“John plays a critical role as a team member and leader
at one of the best installations in the Army today,” said
Chuck Markham, USAG-Yongsan Public Works director.
“This award recognizes his positive contributions to the
complex activities and responsibilities he carried out in
planning, programming and executing the engineering
operations, sustainment, maintenance and repair
mission of the USAG-Yongsan DPW.”
Last year, Ghim was responsible for implementing a new
annual maintenance program to address “critical needs and
services” for Yongsan. The aging Yongsan infrastructure has
led DPW officials to think outside the box to bridge the gap
until the eventual installation closure.
Since Ghim started the maintenance program,
infrastructure related service order numbers dropped by
more than 50 percent. This resulted in a savings of $1.4
million and 40,000 man hours per year.
The program also led to the cancellation of 108 previously
identified projects that are no longer necessary, saving a
potential $11 million.
Ghim has also been proactive in seeking out alternative
energy solutions. He developed and submitted a winning
Yongsan energy savings package to the Department of
Energy, which resulted in a $1.3 million Energy Conservation
Investment Program for USAG-Yongsan for 2009.
USAG-Yongsan is one of only eight U.S. Army
installations worldwide to win and receive the funding
to implement ECIP. Once implemented, USAG-
Yongsan will save more than $2 million a year or
John Ghim briefs military officials April 29, 2008 at the
proposed location for a new K-16 Air Base commissary.
— U.S. Army photo by David McNally
800,000 gallons of fuel a year.
As USAG-Yongsan moves to close in the future, USFK
provided another challenge. In a move toward “tour
normalization” in Korea, USFK increased the number of
command sponsored families. As a result, USAG-Yongsan
is actually increasing its population.
With the additional community members, the
support structure must grow, but remain within severe
budgetary constraints.
“This mission has called for creative leaders,” Markham
said. “John was the lead in successfully completing a DoD
school expansion project on time and under budget.”
Markham said Ghim personally took on the
responsibility and risk in developing and guiding
the DPW in-house and external contracting team to
complete this fully functional classroom building in
three months and under $600,000.
“This Herculean effort greatly benefited the students
and the school,” he said. “Furthermore, he served as
the USFK subject matter expert for infrastructure
“My goal is to continue to pursue
my career and work on bigger
challenges in IMCOM.”
John Ghim
DPW Operations and Maintenance
sustainment requirements at the command’s contingency
underground command and control facility.”
Ghim routinely briefed the senior leadership on
sustainment and infrastructure issues, status and solutions.
Garrison officials recognized Ghim for his outstanding
support during recovery from a real-world emergency
operation resulting from a power outage during a recent
high-level military exercise.
Ghim, a former U.S. Army officer, served as Utilities
Branch chief for nearly five years, and worked as the
Operations and Maintenance Division chief for almost a
year and a half. His is now the Deputy Director and Business
Operations chief for USAG-Yongsan DPW.
“My goal is to continue to pursue my career and
work on bigger challenges in IMCOM,” Ghim said.
“I’m pursing a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma to broaden
my horizons.
Ghim said the award is a reflection of his workforce.
“It’s not just what I have done, it’s a team effort,” Ghim
said. “It involves the hard work of all the O&M Division
that made the transformation possible.”
Ghim is no stranger to recognition. He won the
2006 Secretary of the Army Energy Award for the
individual category.
“Mr. Ghim is a highly valued member of the USAG-
Yongsan and IMCOM-Korea Public Works team,” said
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall. “His personal
efforts contributed immensely to the sustainment and
improvement to the quality of life in the garrison.”

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Tanya Barnett and Rocio Crumley
donate much of their personal time at
the Yongsan Tax Center helping people
file their income taxes.

Where do they work?

Yongsan Tax Center (Moyer Community
Activities Center, Room 113).
What do they do?
The volunteers assist clients from
In-processors and volunteers play Jenga at the lock-in. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun start to finish with their federal and

BOSS lock-in integrates new troops

By Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Better
Opportunities for Single and unaccompanied
Soldiers representatives hosted more than
50 incoming troops at a newcomers lock-in
March 27 in the Yongsan Readiness Center
as a welcoming to the BOSS program.
“Brand new Soldiers get here, and for
many of them, in-processing is their first
introduction to Korea,” said Sgt. Latina
Brown, STBK BOSS representative. “So, we
thought we could do something at YRC to
help them get integrated at their first stop.”
Troops at the lock-in played video game
tournaments, sang karaoke, watched movies,
ate free food and won door prizes.
“We are promoting morale,” Brown said.
“We wanted to let the Soldiers meet and
greet, and allow them to have a good time.”
Participants got to meet new Soldiers and
learned information about the area from
BOSS representatives.
“I volunteered mainly to keep people
out of Itaewon because they’re not allowed
to leave post while in-processing,” said
Pfc. Bruce Park, Bravo Company, 121st
Combat Support Hospital. “I also wanted
to show them that there’s a lot more to do
here than drink. I know there are a lot of
people who are stuck in the barracks on
weekends and I wanted them to come out
and have fun, too.”
Pvt. Justin Havenhill, 1st Signal
Brigade, said that meeting the people was
what made his night.
“Wii Sports tournament was my favorite,”
he said. “But meeting all the people here and
having fun with them was great.”
state tax returns.
Their tasks include screening and
interviewing clients, preparing tax
returns, and following up with clients
if their returns were filed erroneously.
The volunteers have tackled
complicated returns involving issues
such as the foreign-earned income
exclusion, rental income and expenses,
and capital gains and losses.
In their spare time, the volunteers
have provided the tax center Soldiers
with meals and desserts. They
have also supported the tax center
by mentoring the Soldiers and
improving the facility appearance.
How many hours per week?
Each volunteer contributes 10-20
hours per week.
What impact do they have
One comment the volunteers have
received over and over again is that
Tanya Barnett and Rocio Crumley
the tax center is less chaotic this
year than in previous years.
Thanks to the volunteers the tax
center finally has enough manpower
to serve the needs of the Yongsan
community. They also make the
tax center a warmer and friendlier
environment.
Why do they volunteer?
The volunteers wanted to donate
their professional skills to the
Yo n g s a n c o m m u n i t y . T h e i r
enthusiasm is wonder ful to see.
They thoroughly enjoy interacting
with clients and researching the
challenging problems some of our
clients have.
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A New Covenant
W
hen we signed the Army We’re also giving a 50 percent reduction
Family Covenant, we made in child care fees for CYS Services employees
a strong commitment to our with children enrolled in the CDC or After
Soldiers and Family Members. That School-Age Services programs.
promise is being met every day at U.S. Additionally, the garrison will support
Army Garrison-Yongsan. and endorse an exception to policy for
In April, we observe the Month of the a second vehicle for employees who
Military Child. What better time to renew complete the CYS Services mission. This
our promise? Better yet, what better time to is, of course, contingent on the support
enter into an even stronger covenant! of the sponsor’s unit.
On April 18, the The garrison will
we will celebrate the also be offering
Community Fun Fair at
the Child Development
“We recognize that tuition assistance for
job related courses.
Center parking lot from both our Soldiers and F i n a l l y, w e ’ l l

Families are making

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. b e a l l ow i n g s e l f -
There will be games, sponsored CYS
music, clowns, a tae
kwon do demonstration
sacrifices every day.” Services employees
who have served three
and all kinds of Col. Dave Hall months or more to
community activities. USAG-Yongsan Commander register a vehicle to
We’ll also be signing support their CYS
a new covenant with Services mission.
our own Directorate of We r e c o g n i z e
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation that both our Soldiers and our Families
and our Child, Youth and School Services. are making sacrifices every day, and
This promise will break new ground this covenant is one way to show we
because it guarantees positive changes to really care.
our already excellent programs. Now, more than ever, we have to
In this new covenant, we promise pay demonstrate our commitment to provide
adjustments to our CYS employees with our children and their parents and caregivers
their annual appraisal. We want to showcase with a strong supportive environment where
our commitment to building a quality children can be safe and thrive. The quality
workforce worthy of taking care of our of life for our Families must match the
most important asset. These adjustments quality of their Soldier’s service.
will be from three to 10 percent of the As the USAG-Yongsan Commander,
employees’ current salary. I ask that you rededicate yourselves to
We also will offer any new full-time protecting our children here on the home
staff an immediate $1,000 job recruitment front. We have to mobilize everyone in our
bonus. To keep the bonus, the employee community to play a role in supporting
must work at least one year. child abuse prevention.
Part-time employees will also receive the Therefore, our Child Abuse Prevention
bonus, but it will be paid at the completion Month and Month of the Military Child
of one year of employment. campaigns for 2009 must reinforce the
The key to a great CYS program is getting promises of the Army Family Covenant. Just
and keeping super employees. As part as we give full support to the force, so we
of our initiative, current employees who must give full support to our Families.
successfully recruit a new employee will I look forward to seeing you at the
receive a $500 bonus after the new employee Community Fun Fair when we sign this
serves three months. new covenant!
 APRIL 3, 2009
Scouting Round-up for Korea
Boy and Cub Scouts
April 4: District Roundtable,
Cub Scout Day Camp Staff Training
District Awards Picnic,
Camp Coiner.
April 18: “Carnival” Cub Scout
Day Camp, Camp Coiner ball field
(or picnic area).
April 26: Spring Camporee,
Camp Carroll, OA Ordeal Callout
and Brotherhood Ceremony.
May 9: Flag Retirement
Ceremony, hosted by the Troop 80
Boy Scouts & Pack 89 Cub Scouts
from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. by the
Camp Coiner ball field
(or picnic area).
COMREL
ago as national day of helping others
— a celebration of neighbors helping
neighbors, according to their website,
http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/
aboutmadd.html. Make a Difference Day
is an annual event that takes place on the
fourth Saturday of every October.
Denise Chappell, Humphreys Army
Community Service Volunteer Coordinator
planned and organized the event and
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NEWS
65th Medical Brigade offers assistance enrolling
newborn, adoptees, pre-adoptees in Korea
Courtesy of 65th Medical Brigade
It’s important to register newborns
and adoptees into the Defense Enrollment
Eligibility Reporting System to establish
TRICARE eligibility for essential well-baby
and pediatric health care. By registering
your newborn or adopted child in DEERS,
you will avoid potential claims problems.
While in Korea, as long as another
family member is enrolled in Prime,
TRICARE Overseas Program Prime covers
the following while overseas:
•Newborns for 120 days beginning from
the date of birth.
•Adopted children for 120 days beginning
from the effective date of the actual
adoption.
•Pre-adoptive children for 120 days
beginning on the date of placement of the
from Page 2
enlisted the volunteers who participated.
Yu, from the garrison Public Affairs Office,
coordinated with Pyeongtaek City officials
and local community volunteer groups to
elicit their support and coordinate the day’s
events.
The vision for Make a Difference Day
was to introduce an American community
service event that would become an annual
or semi-annual tradition, strengthen
court or approved adoption agency.
To continue TOP Prime coverage past
the first 120 days, you must enroll your
newborn or adoptee into TOP Prime.
On the 121st day and after, if your child
isn't enrolled in TOP Prime, TRICARE
processes all future claims under TOP
Standard (higher costs) until you enroll
them in Prime. Your child loses all
TRICARE eligibility 365 days after birth or
adoption if they are not properly registered
in DEERS at that time.
If the newborn or adoptee is the only
family member please remember that
command area clearance and overseas
screening will be required to enroll in TOP
Prime.To register your newborn or adopted
child in DEERS please stop by your local
ID-card issuing facility. If your child
was born at a Host Nation Partnership
the bonds between the garrison and the
community and provide future volunteer
opportunities for those who participated.
More than 200 American and Korean
volunteers filled the park, picked up trash,
cleaned out storm drains and ditches and
performed beautification projects under
the supervision of the park staff.
The Humphreys volunteers included
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, Soldiers
from the Better Opportunities for Single
Soldiers chapter, members of the Retiree
Council and unit representatives and other
community members.
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Hospital, stop by the TRICARE office to
have the birth certificate stamped prior to
registration in DEERS. Contact the nearest
consulate or embassy to obtain a consular
report of birth (FS-240) if your child was
not born at a Host Nation Partnership
Hospital.
It is also necessary to apply for your
child’s social security number. Visit the
Social Security Administration Web site at
www.ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213 for
more information. After you have received
your child’s social security number be sure
to update the information in DEERS at the
nearest identification card- issuing facility.
Congratulations! Feel free to contact
your local TRICARE office or visit the
65th Medical Brigade website www.korea.
amedd.army.mil for more information.
The Korean volunteers came from the
Pyeongtaek Joongang Chapter Goodwill,
Cooperation and Service organization, also
known in Korean as the Bright Society.
The Army Community Relations
Awards also include a category for On-
going community relations programs
and the Kathy Canham-Ross Award
of Distinction, a separate discretionary
award presented to an Army organization
or individual to recognize extraordinary
Community Relations contributions.
Note—Material from an earlier story was
used in this article.
No Endorsement Implied
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Commentary: Upcoming holiday worship services for USAG-Yongsan

What everyone should know about Autism
By Capt. Angela L. Shockley
60th Medical Operations Squadron
How much do we in the military know
about Autism? A military parent’s fears of
an Autism diagnosis would undoubtedly
be the same for their children as it would
Network found in 2007 1 in 150 8-year-old
children in multiple areas of the United
States have an ASD.
When can autism spectrum
disorders be detected?
ASDs can often be detected as early as
Catholic Service
Date/Time Location
Easter Sunrise Services
April 12/0600 South Post (Collective)
April 12/0730 K-16 CAC Parking Lot
Lenten Penance Service April 7/1730 Memorial Post Ch.
Holy Thursday (Morning Prayer) April 9/0900 Memorial Chapel Easter Sunday Services April 12/0800 Memorial Ch. (Liturgical)
Holy Thursday (Lord’s Supper) April 9/1830 Memorial Chapel 0910 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean)
Holy Thursday (Night Prayer) April 9/2100 Memorial Chapel 0930 South Post Ch. (Contemporary)
Good Friday (Morning Prayer) April 10/0900 Memorial Chapel 0930 Allgood Hospital (Collective)
Good Friday (Stations of Cross) April 10/1200-1500 1100 South Post Chapel (Traditional)
Memorial Chapel 1030 K-16 Community Chapel
Good Friday (Passion of the Lord) April 10/1830 Memorial Chapel 1100 Hannam Village Chapel
Holy Saturday (Morning Prayer) April 11/0900 Memorial Chapel 1230 South Post Chapel (Gospel)

for a civilian family. However, the extra
care and educational needs of the child
would be yet another stressor placed on
deploying members and the families they
leave behind.
What is autism?
Autism is one of a group of disorders
known as Autism Spectrum Disorders.
ASDs are developmental disabilities that
18 months. There is no medical detection
or cure for autism but early diagnosis and
intervention can improve outcomes. While
all children should be watched to make sure
they are reaching developmental milestones
on time, children in high-risk groups, such
as children who have a parent or brother
or sister with an ASD, should be watched
extra closely.
A child with any of the warning
Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil Mass) April 11/2115 Memorial Chapel 1330 Memorial Chapel (UPCI)
Welcome Reception (Newly Baptized Catholics)
April 11/2300 Memorial Chapel Episcopal
Easter Sunday Mass April 12/0800 South Post Chapel Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist Feb. 25/1730 Religious Retreat
1130 Memorial Chapel Center, Seoul
Please direct all questions to Mr. Pagano, 725-5211 Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist April 5/1000 Memorial Chapel
Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist April 9/1200 Memorial Chapel
Good Friday Liturgy April 10/1730 Memorial Chapel
Protestant
Lent Special 40 Days Morning Prayer Easter Holy Eucharist April 12/1000 Memorial Chapel
Through April 12/0510
South Post Chapel (Mon-Sat) (Korean) Jewish
Hannam Chapel (Sun) (Korean) First Seder of Passover April 8/1930 Religious Retreat Center

cause impairments in social interaction and signs should be checked by a health-care Community Good Friday Service April 10/1900 Onnuri Church Second Seder April 9/1930 Religious Retreat Center
Passover Shabbos April 10/1900 South Post Chapel
communication. These impairments may professional.
Seventh Day Adventist April 11/0900 Allgood Hospital Chapel
present in a child as unusual behaviors and “Your child’s pediatrician or family
practitioner should screen your child at For more information call USAG-Yongsan Religious Support Office, 738-3011
interests. Many people with ASDs also have
unusual ways of learning, paying attention ages 18 months and 2 years with a simple
and reacting to different sensations. tool called the Modified Checklist for
Upcoming Area I Holy Week services
The thinking and learning abilities of Autism in Toddlers,” advised Dr. (Maj.)
people with ASDs can vary -- from gifted to Danette LeBaron, 60th Medical Operations April 5 Palm Sunday Holy Martyrs of Korea:
0850 - Red Cloud Garrison 10 April
severely challenged. An ASD begins before Squadron pediatric flight chief. “It is 1130 - Camp Stanley Casey-Hovey Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
the age of 3 years and lasts a lifetime. important that any abnormalities on this Catholic Community 1800, West Casey Chapel
April 9 Holy Thursday Holy Week & Easter Services
screening tool be addressed by your provider 1800 - CRC 11 April
Who is affected? and should prompt a referral for further 5 April Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil
evaluation. Prompt diagnosis and early, April 10 Good Friday Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion 2000, West Casey Chapel
Autism is the fastest-growing 1800 - CRC 0930, Hovey Chapel
developmental disability in the world. intensive therapy is crucial in making a 1800 - Cp Stanley 1200, West Casey Chapel 12 April
ASDs occur in all racial, ethnic and difference in an autistic child's outcome.” Easter Sunday: Commemoration of the
April 11 Easter Vigil 9 April Lord’s Resurrection
socioeconomic groups and are four times Editor's note: At USAG-Yongsan, contact 1900 - CRC Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 0930 Hovey Chapel
more likely to occur in boys than in girls. Reta Mills at the Exceptional Family Member 1800, West Casey Chapel 1200 West Casey Chapel
April 12 Easter Sunday
The Center for Disease Control’s Autism Program, Army Community Service at 738- 0900 - CRC For more information, contact: holymartyrsofkorea@gmail.com or call 011-329-3457
and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring 5311 or via e-mail. 1130 - Cp Stanley

April 3 - 9

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 APRIL 3, 2009
Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel
Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday
Sunday
1215
0930
West Casey Chapel
Camp Hovey Chapel
Later Day Saints Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018
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Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Protestant
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Super Gym Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Hannam Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Gospel 1300 Super Gym Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Super Gym 1300 Camp Carroll
KATUSA Contemporary
Tuesday 1900 Super Gym Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Korean Korean
Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1930 Super Gym Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Sunday 0910 Hannam Chapel
Korean Catholic Services
Catholic Services
Mass
Mass
United Pentecostal Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 0930 Super Gym
1130 Camp Carroll
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
KATUSA 1700 Suwon Air Base Chapel
Jewish
Seventh-Day Adventist Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
Early Morning Service call 753-3909
Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
(Korean)
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services
Mass
Saturday
Sunday
1700
0800
Memorial Chapel
South Post Chapel
Today’s Family God’s Way Guest Speaker Stuart Tullis lectures on:
The First Family
Minding Your Mate
Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel 7-8 p.m. April 6-10 Osan AB, A Prescription for Parents
Tues/Wed
1st Sat.
1205
0900
Brian Allgood Hospital
Memorial Chapel
McPherson Community Center, Room 2 Careful Children
Sponsored by Osan Church of Christ osancoc@live.com Is Marriage for Me?
Jewish Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
No Endorsement Implied
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Regal palace stands the test of time

By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Exploring Korean

history and culture is as easy as a trip to a regal palace
in downtown Seoul.
With an end to the Korean monarchy Oct. 29,
1910, the last of the royal family took refuge in the
sprawling Changdeok Palace complex.
Outside the palace gates, Japanese forces took
complete control of the Korean peninsula, claiming
rights to the land and its people.
Once a place for relaxation, games and laughter,
Changdeok Palace was the home of Korea’s last king,
who lived here in humility until his death in 1926.
Today, the regal past comes alive across the
110 acres and the remaining 13 buildings and 28
pavilions. But it is just a shadow of the beauty that
once was.
Construction began at Changdeok Palace in 1405.
Seven years later, the rulers of the Joseon Dynasty moved
in, enjoying the “Palace of Prospering Virtue.”
During its history, the palace has been destroyed
several times. During the Japanese invasion of 1592,
the palace was burned to the ground. The Korean
royals recovered and rebuilt the complex in 1609.
But, it fell victim to arson again during a political
revolt in 1623.
The Chinese invaded, but the palace remained
intact. Changdeok Palace was the seat of government
until 1872.
Today, visitors take guided tours through the
palace grounds.
One of the unique aspects of Changdeok Palace
is the “Secret Garden.” The lotus pond and pavilions
are landmarks of Korean architecture from the
Joseon Dynasty. The royal family would relax here
in the lap of luxury.
The gate to Changdeok Palace was rebuilt in 1607
and is Seoul’s oldest surviving wooden gate. The
structure is Korea’s National Treasure No. 383.
English tours are available 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.,
and 3:30 p.m. daily. Admission is 3,000 won for
Visitors come to see the historical Changdeok Palace, which was home to 16 kings of the Josean Dynasty. adults, 1,500 won for children.
— U.S. Army photos by David McNally For more information, call 02-762-8261.
Guests can walk
down the aisles
that shadow
footsteps of royal
predecessors.

Visitors can get up close detailed palace views.

Natural scenery surrounds the royal grounds.

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NEWS
http://imcom.korea.army.mil
In their own words... the life of a military child
By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS Garrison — April
is the Month of the Military Child and
USAG-Humphreys recognizes the sacrifices
military children make and salutes them.
The strength of Soldiers comes from the
strength of their Families. Students from
Humphreys American School wrote essays
and made posters conveying their thoughts
on “What it means to be a military child.”
The winning entries are below; visit the
USAG-Humphreys website for all poster
and essay entries. Winners will read their
essays at the AFN radio studio in Osan and
have them broadcast.
Winning entry, 6th to 8th grade category:
Being a Military Child
By Hunter Bova, 8th grade
Have you ever imagined visiting new
places, leaving schools mid-year to stay with
family, losing your friends, your house, and
your pets?
This is the life of a Military Child. There
are many advantages and disadvantages
to being a military child. You meet new
people, visit new places, and learn new
cultures. You get to go to places people
have only dreamed of going. But you have
to leave your best friends, your house, and
sometimes your pets. You hardly ever get to
see your parents, and your parent may be at
a risk of death.
But living in new places isn’t easy. There
are many things you have to cope with.
You have to be able to understand a foreign
language, use foreign money when you
need to, and it’s harder to communicate.
However, it can be fun living in foreign
places. You get to experience the way
different cultures do things. You get to see
sights most people would never get the
opportunity to see. Families might have
to live off the base, but this can be good
because you will get to meet new people
and see how they live.
There are some advantages to living on
a military post. You get to live in a house
and your parent or parents don’t have to
pay utilities. Also, everything on base is
within walking distance. Shopping at the
Post Exchange and commissary are better
than shopping off post because they don’t
charge taxes.
Although, being a military child
is different from other kids. It brings
responsibilities and challenges. But I have
never thought of being a military child as
being different from any other child.
Winning entry, 4th to 5th grade category:
Being a Military Child
By Kayla Hood, 5th grade
Being a Military child has different
advantages and disadvantages, but all in
all, being a military child is something
special. Being a military child means many
things, but one thing is that you are always
moving. Sometimes you even have to go
farther away from your grandparents than
you thought you would ever have to, but
just know that being a military child means
that you will sometimes have to move away
from friends and family, but you will always
be with that military person.
You’ll understand that your dad or mom
is working for your country, protecting
your country so that you can do things
like go to the movies with your friends,
and that is the most amazing thing in the
world. Be proud, and know that you are
special because, you move around for your
dad or mom to have someone to love when
they are alone.
Winning entry, 1st to 3rd grade category:
I’m a Military Child
By Kinley Bruens, 1st grade
My name is Kinley Bruens.
I am a seven year-old military child.
My daddy is in the Army.
Winning poster entry by Katelyn Kovacs, Humphreys American School Kindergarten
He works for President Obama.
It is a very important job.
His work keeps the whole world safe.
My life is always very exciting.
I have moved four times in the last four years.
Each move brings me new homes, schools,
friends, and neighbors.
It is very fun to live all over the world.
I feel very lucky to grow up in the military.
My daddy is my hero.
My mommy is my best friend.
We are an Army Family.
Honorable Mention:
Life as a Military Child
By Machala Swickard, 7th grade
Soldiers throughout the nation protect
their country and sacrifice many things in
their lives but have you ever thought of
how the children are affected?
The military children are in even more
tough times now because of the war in Iraq.
The war in Iraq has put great strains on the
soldier’s families. Some children may have
melt downs or start to have anger problems.
Life as a military child is hard because the
mom or dad may be in Iraq, Columbia, or
the field all the time and the child hardly
ever gets to see them. Another difficult
thing is the children might lose their pets,
friends, and even their home. When you
lose something like your pet then it puts an
even bigger strain on the family.
Most military children go through
a tough childhood but they grow to be
strong, adaptable, and successful in school
and jobs. The opportunity to go to new
places and meet new people help the
children in hard times. Another excellent
thing about being a military child is that
they are proud that their parents or parent
is helping others and keeping their country
free – freedom, not only for the children
here, but also in many other countries too.
THE MORNING CALM
Month of the Military Child
By Andy Horton, 5th grade
Although I am a retired military child, I
know what it is like to be one. My dad was
in the military for twenty years. I was very
young, but I know through pictures and
family members telling me what sacrifices
my dad took being in the military.
He missed my first birthday, because he
was on a TDY. I can remember him telling
my brother and me to take care of the
house while he was gone. We would stay at
home with my mom for different periods
of time waiting for him to come back
home. I remember going to his retirement
ceremony and him presenting me with the
United States flag.
Now, even though my dad is retired, I
am around the military. I hear of all my
friends saying that their parents are going
to the field or going to Iraq. I appreciate
what the military does to support our
country and as a military child, we should
support our parents or family members
in the military to help them as they help
the country. Month of the military child
is important to honor the children who
help support the soldiers that fight for
our country. Children look up to them as
parents and soldiers.
What it means to be a Military Child
By Aatajiah Fitzpatrick, 1st grade
Being a military child means you get to
live in lots of places. I have lived in Kansas,
Belgium, and Korea. Sometimes it can be
fun but sometimes it’s not so fun because I
get to make good friends and then I have to
move and start all over again.
Also my dad has to go on lots of trips
for his job and leave me, my baby sister,
and my mom at home.
Some kids may say my life as a military
child is crazy but I say it’s the best adventure
in the world.
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‘There’s nothing like putting on this uniform’
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Army
opportunities, chock-full of enlistment and
re-enlistment bonuses have paved the way
for professional success for tens of thousands
of Army recruits and Soldiers during the
War on Terror.
For one noncommissioned officer who
began her active duty Army journey more
than 30 years ago the Army offered another
type of opportunity – the chance to show her
patriotism and sense of duty to her country
during a troubled time.
Staff Sgt. Dianne Smith, an intelligence
analyst with 3rd Military Intelligence
Battalion recently returned to active duty
after a 15-year break to teach her experienced
leadership skills to new enlisted Soldiers.
Smith completed basic training at Fort
McClellan, Ala., (also the Women’s Army
Corps headquarters) in 1978.
Following advanced individual training
and her initial assignments in 1984, she
found herself stationed at Yongin, South
Korea, where she met her husband of 25
years, Tim.
“I was a signal intelligence analyst during
my first 13 years of active duty service but
the best job I had before I got out was
platoon sergeant,” said Smith. “This is the
job that epitomizes the Noncommissioned
Officer position or me, and why I’ve come
back.” Smith said she wants to be a platoon
sergeant again because they are the hands-
on, direct contact with Soldiers.
“You are the first one to know if your
Soldiers have problems, or if they’ve
Air Force employee joins Army installation of choice
Joe Jacks, Humphreys Child and Youth
Liaison Education and Outreach Services
Director. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Joe
Jacks wasn’t looking for a job with the
Army while serving as a school-age program
assistant for the Air Force in Fairfield, Calif.,
but then a good friend told him about a job
in South Korea that he would be a good
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Staff Sgt. Dianne Smith, Administrative Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, HSC (AE) 3rd MI
Bn Talks about her return to the Army NCO Corps after a 15-year break in service with Sgt. Maj.
of the Army Kenneth O. Preston and Eighth U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Winzenried
at Humphreys Garrison recently. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
accomplished something, and I love being
connected with troops, and next to sergeant
major, I believe this is the best job in the
Army,” she said.
After training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.,
in 2008, Smith rejoined the Army’s military
intelligence community. However, returning
to the Republic of Korea for her first active
duty tour in 25 years is more than a typical
overseas duty assignment.
“My husband and I met while serving
here in 1984, and it’s like a homecoming,”
she said. “Returning to active duty after all
these years was a major family commitment
I could have never made without his
unwavering support.”
During her early years of Army service,
candidate for.
Jacks checked it out and agreed, the job
was a good fit for him.
“This was an opportunity for me to see
a different part the world,” said Jacks. “The
position brought a professional promotion
opportunity and I was totally unaware of the
challenges that the job brought.”
Jacks, who recently graduated from
California State University East Bay,
Hayward, with a Bachelor of Arts in Human
Development, began a two-year tour as
Humphreys Garrison Child and Youth
Liaison, Education and Outreach Services
Director in December, 2008.
He said that though all jobs have
challenges, the CLEOS position at the
Charles L. Gilliland Youth Center here has
the challenge of time management.
“With the all the meetings, appearances,
deadlines, and reports, I decide which actions
take priority over others, how much time can
I devote to one particular issue, and having
multiple deadlines simultaneously,” he said.
Smith had mentors that are nearly gone from
today’s Army rolls – Vietnam Veterans.
“They taught me a lot of things about
what I could actually do, what I could
endure, and what I could accomplish and
overcome,” she said. “When I began my first
Army enlistment, I was a scared kid from
Kentucky and I was pushed beyond what I
thought I could do, but found out I could
do far more. To see Soldiers like I was who
come in today and don’t have confidence in
what they can do or are not aware of what
they do – my job as an NCO is to push them
and encourage them because we can do so
much more than we believe.”
Smith recently met with another NCO
at Humphreys Garrison who has served in
“But, I love the challenge and the benefits
definitely outweigh the challenges. I get an
opportunity interact with everyone on post:
students, parents, teachers, administrators,
Soldiers, Civilian personnel, and the
command group, and I get a chance to be
involved in the community. This is what I
love most about the job.”
Jacks said though the facility is small, his
aspirations to bring children here the best in
after-school activities are boundless.
“The CYS center is a great place for kids
to come and hang out, and relax,” said Jacks.
“One part of my job is to provide smooth
school transitions to incoming and outgoing
Garrison Families on a contact basis. I speak
with schools all over the world to make
sure kids have a seamless transition into the
classrooms they will attend next.”
CYS services feature a youth technology
lab, arts and crafts room, multi-purpose
room, kitchen, library, basketball court,
lockers, and small but dedicated staff.
“We represent a small installation and
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the Army since 1975; Sergeant Major of the
Army Kenneth O. Preston.
“SMA Preston asked me about why I
came back in and he encouraged me and
welcomed me back into the NCO Corps,”
she said. “I’ve met many successful people
in my life, but I was as nervous as I could be
because he is the Sergeant Major of the Army
and the one who sets the bar for all of us and
who we all strive to be. It was an honor for
this old Soldier to have those few minutes
with him. There was an understanding of all
the things that are not needed to be said –
because we were Army then and we are Army
now and we’re still hanging in there.”
Smith said once you’ve been a Soldier,
you have a connection with people and
no matter where you go you share a bond
because you have served.
“I’ve worn a lot of different clothes to
work, but there’s nothing like putting on
this uniform, being proud of it … it’s the
best job in the world and I will continue to
do the job my Soldiers deserve up until the
day I retire from the Army,” she said.
Smith added that female Soldiers must
respect themselves, treat everyone else with
respect and take nothing less.
“Being a female in the military should
never be used as an excuse to be less than
absolutely all you can be. We’re fellow
Soldiers and we drive on,’ she said.
“In 2013, when I look in the rear view
mirror at the service I’ve given, I want to
know that without a shadow of a doubt
that I took care of my Soldiers. I’m going
to be that old veteran in the wheelchair at
parades waving the American flag, proud of
our Soldiers marching through.”
about 45 kids use our facility every day after
school,” he said. “I’m more of a behind-the-
scenes guy, but it’s our staff members who
come in every day and interact with the kids
and come up with new ideas and the kids
are always engaged in activities.”
The average age of children who take
advantage of the facility are eight years old.
Some bring their homework from HAS to
work on while others participate in activities
like tae kwon do and art class.
“A new project I’m working on is called
‘Adopt-a-Class’ where units from around
Humphreys Garrison adopt a classroom,”
he said. “What units would do is visit a class
once every week, read books to students or
spend time with them. I also try and make
partnerships between myself and parents
and anything parents can do to help out –
including criticisms as well as compliments
– helps us improve our outreach services,
and I encourage parents to volunteer at CYS
to teach a skill they know and get involved
with the community.”
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News & Notes April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Osan Veterinary Clinic Visit
The Osan AB Veterinary Clinic will be here April
13 and 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. at the
Humphreys Community Activity Center. Call
the Clinic at 784-6614 for more information and
to make appointments.
Ped Gate ATM Closure
The ATM kiosk, Bldg. 1420 in front of the
pedestrian gate will be closed April 6-10 for floor
repairs. Call 753-6209 for more information.
Volunteer for the Boryeong Mud Festival
Boryeong City is looking for Mud Festival
volunteers from USAG-Humphreys. The
Festival is scheduled for July 11-19. Free
lodging and meals will be provided. To sign up
contact Ms. Chong at 754-6130.
Homeschooling Spouses Get-together
The next Homeschooling Spouses’ Get-
together will be held April 13, 6:30-8 p.m.
at Bldg. 510, Apt. 108. The focus of this
month’s meeting will be on sharing stories and
testimonies about homeschooling in our lives.
Come prepared to be blessed! This event is
sponsored by the USAG-Humphreys Chapel.
Contact Elisabeth Townley at 010-3144-0352
or elisabethtownley@yahoo.com.
Calling All Gardeners
Community garden plots are available near
Pappy’s Paintball Range. Sign up today at the
Outdoor Recreation building or call 753-3013
for more information.
USAG-Humphreys Tax Center
Get your taxes prepared free. The Tax Center
is open Mon.-Wed. and Fri. 9-5 p.m. and Thurs.
1-6 p.m. We close for lunch 12-1 p.m. Call
753-5680 for more information.
Learn to Use Public Transportation
The Army Community Services hosts Wonder
Wheels, a relocation readiness program the last
Wednesday of each month. Learn to use buses,
trains, and the subway in our host country. Call
ACS at 753-8804 for more information.
Military Intelligence Peninsula Ball
The 2009 MI Peninsula Ball will be held April 25
from 6 to 12 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul.
This event is open to all MI professionals and
guests. Ticket prices are 69,000 won. Schedule
includes drinks, dinner, and entertainment.
Dress code is military dress and civilian
equivalent. For more information contact Capt.
Lee, 532nd MI Battalion at 723-2520.
By Suzanne James
Army Community Service Division Chief
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — April
is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness
Month a time to raise awareness and
promote the prevention of sexual violence in
America. SAAM focuses on the achievement
of three goals:
• Fostering awareness of the impact
sexual assault has on every community;
• Facilitating awareness of the availability
of health services created to offer care and
support to victims and survivors of sexual
assault, and also;
• Encouraging community-wide sexual
assault prevention.
The annual campaign theme “Our
Strength is for Defending” highlights the
fact that our mission not only involves
national defense, but the defense and safety
of the Americans who voluntarily risk
their lives for our country. Every Service
Member, starting with senior leadership,
must understand the importance of safely
ACS helps plan PCS with special needs Family Members
By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — A
permanent change of station move can be a
taxing time for Soldiers and their Families;
moving with a Family Member with special
needs can pose additional challenges.
For USAG-Humphreys Soldiers,
Alexander Carter, the Army Community
Service Exceptional Family Member
Program coordinator is the special needs
point of contact for one-on-one assistance
and advocacy on behalf of special needs
Families before, during and after a PCS.
When a Soldier receives orders and has
a special needs Family Member Carter says
their first step should be to contact their
garrison EFMP coordinator.
“Whether a Soldiers’ Family is here
intervening and preventing the crime of
sexual assault.
The Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response Office developed the 2009 SAAM
campaign in order to continue the focus on
bystander intervention. Military members,
in and out of uniform, share a special
relationship that calls for the prevention of
this crime before it is allowed to tear apart
a person or unit.
According to the (www.sapr.mil) website,
SAPRO serves as the Department of Defense
single point of authority for sexual assault
policy and provides oversight to ensure that
each of the Service’s programs complies with
DoD policy.
Throughout April, Humphreys Garrison
will hold several sexual assault awareness and
educational events:
• April 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 8:30 a.m.
there will be a New Leaders Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response Program Briefing
at Army Community Service, Bldg. 311
• April 7 at 1 p.m. Humphreys Garrison
commander Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr.
will sign the 2009 Sexual Assault Awareness
or in the states, we give them a heads-up
and let them know what to expect,” said
Carter. “I ask the questions and I make
the connection with my counterpart at the
gaining installation.”
Carter says most of the Soldiers he helps
are here on an unaccompanied assignment
while Family Members live in the U.S.
“While a Soldier is stationed here in
Korea, their Family might be in Arkansas
without a nearby military base and I’m able
to help make that connection,” he said.
Carter has counterparts across the
Department of Defense. For instance, if
a Soldier is PCSing to an Air Force base,
Carter equips him or her with necessary
tools before their move, ensuring they
are informed and know where to go for
additional assistance.
Enrollment in the Exceptional Family
Month Proclamation at the Well Being
Council Meeting, Community Activity
Center here. Following the Proclamation
signing, the Humphreys Garrison Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response Program
Unit Victim Advocates will be recognized.
• April 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SAAM
display at the Main Exchange
• April 16 11 a.m.-Noon, SAAM Display
at the 2nd CAB Dining Facility
• April 20 11 a.m. to Noon, SAAM
Display at the 194th CSSB Provider Grill
Dining Facility
• April 30 11 a.m. to Noon, SAAM
Display at the 501st MI Brigade Red
Dragon Dining Facility.
All leaders and Service Members are
encouraged to educate themselves on sexual
assault, promote SAAM, and participate in
all activities.
For more information you can go to
www.sapr.mil/your service website, if
available. For additional information on
a national level, visit the National Sexual
Violence Resource Center on the Internet
at www.nsvrc.org/saam.
Member Program is related to medical
treatment, therapy, counseling or educational
needs. For individuals enrolled in EFMP,
the program makes sure the needs of Family
Members are considered during the military
assignment process.
When it comes to a PCS, Carter says
“Army Community Service will wrap all
its services around Families. They get
everything ACS offers and are able to choose
a program that fits their needs. If there’s
something we can’t provide we’ll find out
the information.”
ACS can help make a PCS with a special
needs Family Member successful.
“EFMP has evolved over time from
Department of Defense Directive 1020.1
beginning in 1982,” Carter said, “and is
changing daily to meet the needs of today’s
military Family.”

Humphreys Flickr Website

Want to get copies of photos of a community Troops for Trash gather for Pyeongtaek neighboorhood cleanup
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. Images will be posted
weekly. Call 754-8598 for more information.

Bicycle Round-up
Any bicycle found on USAG-Humphreys that
has not been registered will be impounded for
90 days and if not claimed will be disposed of.
To register your bicycle, visit the Pass and ID
section, Bldg. 544. Impounded bicycles can
be claimed by calling the Military Police Traffic
Section at 754-6600 or 010-7178-0249.

We Want Your Stories!

We want to publish your stories and
photos in The Morning Calm Weekly
and on the USAG-Humphreys Command
Channel. Please send any information About 150 Humphreys Garrison American and Korean community members linked up to pick up trash in the Pyeongtaek area, March 14.
or products to Ken Hall at the USAG- Participants gained five hours towards membership in the Korean-American Partnership Association Program, an officially sanctioned
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at 754-8847
Korean government program designed to help Koreans and Americans get to know one another through joint projects to better the local
or kenneth.david.hall@korea.army.mil.
community. Download this photo and find more online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Dunnet
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Area I KATUSA dominates Short Course Swimming
Twenty-eight swimmers representing six installations participated in the Eighth Army Short Course Swimming Championships Saturday at the CAC. — U.S. Army photo by Mike Mooney
By Mike Mooney
USAG-Humphreys MWR
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Humphreys Garrison gathered a total of
26 medals in the Eighth Army Short Course
Swimming Championships here Saturday,
but it was KATUSA Kim, Ik-Jun from
Camp Hovey who imitated Michael Phelps
and walked away with six Gold Medals
hanging around his neck.
Kim captured four individual Golds and
swam the opening legs on the 200 freestyle
and 200 individual medley relays as a total
of 28 swimmers representing six installations
participated in the meet at the Community
Activity Center 25-meter pool.
Mark Davidson of USAG-Humphreys
and Ashley Minihan of Yongsan won four
individual races.
Humphreys kept nine Gold, 11 Silver
and six Bronze medals at home, while Camp
Casey took five Golds, six Silvers and five
Bronze medals north. Yongsan had four
Golds and two Silvers; Osan one Gold, one
silver and one Bronze, Hovey the four Golds
won by Kim and Camp Walker two Bronze
medals in the individual competition.
Kim won the 50 meter backstroke by
almost 13 seconds, the 100 freestyle by
Suwon grabs early lead in Area III Commander’s Cup
By Mike Mooney
USAG-Humphreys MWR
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — With
three-quarters of the year remaining, the
3rd Battalion 2nd Air Defense Artillery
at Suwon Air Base has opened a 45 point
lead over 348th Quartermaster Company,
Humphreys Garrison in the race for this
year’s Area III Commander’s Cup – the
symbol of superiority in Area III team and
individual sports.
This year’s Commander’s Cup started
AREA III
1.5 seconds, the 100 individual medley by
9 seconds and the 100 Backstroke by 43
seconds – seldom being challenged from
beginning to end.
Championship meet results:
MEN’S OPEN DIVISION
50 Freestyle – Andrew Nicholson
(Humphreys) 26.29, Anthony Esposito
(Casey) 27.02, Brent Lang (Humphreys)
29.51.
50 Backstoke – Kim, Ik-Jun (Hovey)
29.36, Robert Burris (Humphreys) 42.31,
Ienur Sibagatueein (Casey)
50 Breaststroke – Esposito (Casey)
38.89, Brent Lang (Humphreys) 38.91,
Kim, Joon-Hwa (Walker) 39.71
100 Freestyle – Km (Hovey 54.33,
Nicholson (Humphreys) 55.96, Burris
(Humphreys) 1:17.2
50 Fly – Nicholson (Humphreys) 28.62,
Esposito (Casey) 29.91, Lang (Humphreys)
32.63
100 individual medley – Kim (Hovey),
Lang (Humphreys) 1:21.0
100 Breaststroke – Esposito (Casey)
1:30.5, John Helfin (Humphreys) 1:41.1,
Kim (Walker) 1:41.6
100 Fly – Nicholson (Humphreys)
1:09.4, Daniel English (Casey) 1:18.4
with the midnight run on Jan. 1 and will
conclude with the Jingle Bells Jog on
Christmas Day.
Meanwhile, Area III military units will
earn points for participation in individual
sports such as 5 and 10K runs, biathlons,
triathlons, swimming, power lifting and
wrestling as well as Intramural Sports such as
basketball, flag football, softball, volleyball
and soccer.
Further information is available from
Area III Sports Director Lonnie Herring
at 753-8807.
100 Backstroke – Kim (Hovey) 1:09.0,
Nathan Bliss (Humphreys) 1:52.2
MEN’S SENIORS
5 0 Fre e s t y l e – Ma rk Da v i d s o n
(Humphreys) 28.06, Michael Minihan
(Yongsan) 30.79, John McDermott (Casey)
33.56
100 Backstroke – Patrick Walsh (Casey)
43.62, Chris Borek (Casey) 46.68
50 Breaststroke – Davidson (Humphreys)
37.42, Minihan (Yongsan) 46.27, Dean
Prang (Casey) 53.09
100 Free – Davidson (Humphreys)
1:08.4, Walsh (Casey) 1:18.0, Borek (Casey)
1:25.0
50 Fly – Borek (Casey) 57.44
100 Individual medley – Walsh (Casey)
1:42.8
100 Breaststroke – Davidson (Humphreys)
1:28.4, Walsh (Casey) 1:46.4
WOMEN’S DIVISION
50 Freestyle – Shauna Rode (Osan)
34.38, Sonia Anderson (Humphreys) 38.14,
Christin Dekens (Casey) 40.68
50 Backstroke – Ashley Minihan
(Yongsan) 39.61
50 Breaststroke – Sarah Gross Gowin
(Humphreys) 43.29, Priscilla Westfield
Current standings:
Unit Points
1-3-2 ADA 335
2-348th QM 290
3-HOC, 527th MI 210
4-HHC, 2nd CAB 195
5-C Co., 602nd ASB 155
6-E 1-2 Aviation 150
7-4-2 Aviation 145
8-B Co., 3rd MI 135
HHS, 532nd MI 135
10-520th Maintenance 105
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(Humphreys) 45.54, Anderson (Humphreys)
53.66
100 Freestyle – Westfield (Humphreys)
1:16.7, Gowin (Humphreys) 1:17.2
50 Fly – Minihan (Yongsan), 37.91,
Gowin (Humphreys) 38.62, Rode (Osan)
39.01
100 Individual medley – Minihan
(Yongsan) 1:25.8, Westfield (Humphreys)
1:27.1, Gowin (Humphreys) 1:27.7
100 Breaststroke – Westfield (Humphreys)
1:43.6
100 Backstroke – Minihan (Yongsan)
1:26.2, Rode (Osan) 1:30.4
RELAYS
200 Individual medley – Kim (Hovey),
Cho Min-Ki (Casey), Esposito (Casey) and
English (Humphreys) 2:16.8; Westfield
(Humphreys), Anderson (Humphreys),
Minihan (Yongsan) and Rode (Osan) 2:52.2;
Chris Cunha, John Heflin, Nicholson and
Bliss (Humphreys) 2:30.3
200 Freestyle – Kim (Hovey), Yi, Mun-
Sik (Casey), Esposito (Casey) and English
(Humphreys) 1:59.4; Walsh, McDermott,
Borek and Prang (Casey) 2:24.3; Westfield
(Humphreys), Anderson (Humphreys),
Minihan (Yongsan) and Rode (Osan)
2:30.3.
11-E 3-2 Aviation, 100; 12-HHC, 194th
CSSB, 95; 13-HHC, 4-2 Aviation and
4/58th AOB, 80; 15-D Co., 3/2 GSAB, 75;
16-B Co., 4-2 Aviation and 150th MCD,
70; 18-HSC, 602nd ASB and HHC, 3/2
GSAB, 65; 20-B Co., 602nd ASB, 50,
21-IMCOM-DOL, 35; 22-B Co., 532nd
MI and 568th Med, 30; 24-A Co., 3rd M,
HHS USAG and 568th MCGA, 20; 27-1-2
Attack, 15; 28-HHC, 527th MI and 215th
Med Det 10, 30-D Co., 4-2 Aviation 5. C
Co., 3/2 GSAB, 501st Signal 168th Medical
and D Co., 58th Aviation have no points.
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USO Daegu ready to serve Area IV military
community with new center at Camp Walker
By Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — USO Daegu,
the organization’s 137th center located
on Camp Walker, opened for the military
population of more than 35,000 with the
grand opening ceremony, March 31.
Hundreds of Daegu Garrison community
members gathered at the Camp Walker to
celebrate the grand opening of the newest
center.
“I am extremely excited that the USO
will be here to honor our military members,
family members, along with the Daegu
Civilian community,” said Daegu Garrison
Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier
during the ceremony remarks.
USO Daegu will serve troops and their
families stationed at Camp Carroll, Camp
George, Camp Henry and other installations
including Busan, Kunsan, Chinhae and
Kwangju.
“This USO is the result of a recognized
need of the military community not only
in Daegu Garrison, but Area IV,” Saulnier
added.
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For more than 68 years, the United
Service Organization has been a steadfast
support of military personnel around
the world, boosting the morale of service
members and serve as the link between
them and the American people. As a private,
non-profit organization, the USO relies
on the generosity of the American people
to support its vital work. Today, the USO
delivers its programs and services to 1.4
million active-duty Servicemembers and
1.2 million National Guard and Reserves
as well as their families at more than 136
centers located worldwide.
USO Daegu is the 137th center
worldwide, the second USO Center opened
this year in Korea and the fifth operational
USO center in Korean peninsula.
“All this wouldn’t have been possible
without the generosity of our sponsors, the
sweat equity of the community, and the
vision provided by Col. Michael P. Saulnier
and the total support from everyone in
the Daegu community,” said USO’s Vice
President for the Pacific, Tom Kolstad
through his celebration message.
This newest USO center at Camp Walker
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(Clockwise from left) 19th ESC Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie(from left), Daegu
Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Abbott, Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Michael
P. Saulnier, Daegu Garrison DPW estimator, Kim, Tae-hui, USO Daegu Center Operation
Manager, Yolanda Johnson and USO Korea Country Director, David R. Proch cut the
ribbon for the grand opening of USO Daegu. Daegu Community members look around
the facilities of USO Daegu. Soldiers watch the DVD movie in the theater installed in
the USO Daegu. To view all of the photos related to this event, visit www.flickr.com/
imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Park, Kyung Rock
with 5,000 square-foot has been completely special monthly events like our ‘Game
renovated with state-of-the-art equipment Night’,” said USO Korea Country Director,
and furnishings; free WiFi internet, plasma Dave Proch. “Also we expect to build
TV’s and much more. Visitors of this center bridges with the local community through
will enjoy a relaxing lounge area and fully our Virtues program [teaching English by
stocked snack bar. Computer work stations use of virtues] and our involvement with
with free e-mail and Internet connectivity the many English Camps where service
will help troops stay in touch with family members help young Korean students learn
and friends, while the 14-person theater English through native speakers by inviting
room and Nintendo® Wii™ gaming area the children on post for lunch and a fun like
will give guests things to do during their activity. We are excited to be serving those
time off. great programs,” said Proch.
In addition to programs like USO After the ribbon cutting ceremony,
operation Phone Home and the United community members looked around
Through Reading Military Program, the inside of USO Daegu. Community
USO Daegu will sponsor USO Korea’s members enjoyed various activities such
‘Good Neighbor Program,’ where students as watching DVD movies in the theater,
an instructors from local communities playing Wii and having snacks at the bar.
visit with American students on Camp “I think that it’s very good thing to have
Walker, and the ‘Virtues Development this service facility in our post with a lot of
Program,’ which gives service members good stuff here.” Said HHC, USAG-Daegu
the opportunity to mentor Korean grade Sgt. Van S. Huoch.
schools students. USO Daegu opens from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
“This news USO center will enable us Monday to Friday.
to expand our programs to better help and For more information about USO
support the service members and their Daegu, visit www.uso.org or call USO
families through; cookouts, holiday events, Daegu at 764-4437.
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t News & Notes
501st Dining-In
The 501st Sustainment Brigade
Dining-In is held for E6(P) and
above on April 17. The place is
Novotel Hotel, Daegu Center from
6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The tickets are
$45. If you have any questions you
can call Sgt. Maj Patterson at 765-
7517.
Daegu Spouses Association
DSA is accepting application
for 2009-2010 board positions.
Positions available are president,
first and second vice president
and secretary. DSA will accept
applications until April 10. If
interested please contact Kelly
Gemin at geminkl@yahoo.com,
010-8671-7042 or you can pick one
from the Apple Tree.
Taxi Fare Increase
Daegu’s City Public Traffic Section
has announced an increase for taxi
service’s within Daegu. This affects
services provided on our installations
(Henry, Walker & George). This is a
Daegu City Mandate. From 4 a.m. to
12 a.m., it was 1,800 won within 2 km
but from March 31, this will be 2,200
won. From 12 a.m. to 4 a.m., it was
2,160 won within 2 km, but this will
be changed into 2,640 won. For more
information regarding this change, call
Mr. Davis at 768-8755.
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.
Jewish Religious Services
Every Friday evening at 7 p.m. Jewish
religious service will be held at the
Camp Walker Chapel, Bldg. S260
classroom #1. The service will be
followed by an Oneg (fellowship) with
refreshments. For information, contact
Sgt. 1st Class Herve Abrams at 765-
7737 or 010-8687-7706.
DMZ Tour
The BOSS Program is sponsoring a
DMZ Tour on April 11. The cost is $45
per person. The cost includes: bus,
overnight stay in Osan, and the tour
itself. We will be leaving Camp Walker
April 10 at 6 p.m., this is a Friday
night. We will be coming back to Camp
Walker late Saturday night. There is a
maximum 40 people allowed. Sign-up
sheet will be at the Camp Walker CAC
Center. Payment will be due at sign-
up. Please filter down to all soldiers. If
anyone has any questions, call/email
Pfc. Charles C. Baldwin at 768-6300
Visit our Flickr site at
www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
to download high-resolution
versions of the photos featured
in the USAG-Daegu section of
the Morning Calm.
AREA IV
2009 Korea-wide 8th Army Racquetball
Championships is held March 26-28
By Modesto C. Algarin
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Director
CAMP CARROLL — The 8th Army
2009 Racquetball Championships were
held March 26-27 at the Camp Carroll
Sports and Fitness Center, Daegu Area.
Racquetball courts are located in the first
floor of the facility. More than 16 Soldier-
Athletes participated in three divisions/
categories Men’s Open, Men over 35 and
Women’s Open. The championship was in
its 5th edition here at Camp Carroll it serves
as the showcase for talent among racquetball
players attracting the most skillful hands in
the Peninsula.
Division Winners were as follows:
Women’s Open “Uncontested”
• 1st Place: Ramos, Magdalena M Pfc.
MIL USA MEDCOM MEDDAC-K
Men’s Open:
• 1st Place: Villanueva, Ricky P SSG
MIL USAF USFK J2, Yongsan
• 2nd Place: Martinez, Adolfo CW2 2D
CAB A Co 3-2 GSAB, Humphreys
• 3rd Place: Kim, Hyun Jin D Co,
1-72D AR, Area I
Men’s Over 35
• 1st Place: Kovacs, Martin A. Sgt. 1st
Class, IMCOM Korea USAG-Humphreys,
Airfield 2008, 2009
• 2nd Place: Rasmussen, Robert A. Sgt.
1st Class MIL USA 4-5 ADA BN MAINT,
Camp Carroll, Daegu Area
• 3rd Place: Pena, Manuel B Co,
602nd ASB, IMCOM KOREA USAG-
Humphreys
Racquetball, played indoors, is a speedy
and acrobatic sport in which the speed
of the professionals’ balls could get up
somewhere around 300 kilometers an hour
EST. Racquetball is an active and healthy
sport that anyone can play regardless of sex
or age. It is a game in which participants hit
a ball against a wall with stringed racquets.
The object is to strike the ball in such a
manner that your opponent cannot make a
good return before the ball bounces twice.
It can be played either indoors or outdoors.
This sport does a good job of increasing
cardio-respiratory and muscular endurance.
‘Day of trees’ celebrates Korean Arbor Day, April 5
By Pfc. Lee, Dodam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
Korean Arbor Day, April 5, is to promote
and encourage people to plant trees and
make people aware of their importance to the
environment. The day was formed in 1949
originally. As a result of the deforestation
from the Japanese occupation of Korea and
the Korean War, the government designated
April 5 as Arbor Day and promoted it as
a time for citizens to go green and plant
a tree.
In Korean, Korean Arbor Day is called
as ‘singmogil.’ It used to be a public holiday
until the year of 2005. People however
still celebrate Arbor Day for a promising
environment. The reason why it is set in
April is because that is the season for trees
to grow and expand its roots to the ground.
The league of Gentleman and a Bread of their own all the Soldier/Athletes from across the
peninsula who gathered at the Camp Carroll Sports and Fitness Center. March 26-28 to
represent their Areas. — U.S. Army photo by Modesto C. Algarin
Skill, strategy and quickness are the most
important requirements of racquetball.
Racquetball can be played with two to four
people. I do recommend you to learn the
very basic mechanics of single play before
you engage into a more dynamic less room
to move as the 4 men/player format does
suggest.
Racquetball Warnings; Those with a
history of ankle, knee, hip, lower back, wrist,
elbow or shoulder pain should seek medical
clearance prior to engaging in any form of
exercise or sport like Racquetball. I would
suggest in general when engaging in any
type of formal physical routine always think
and keep simple and safe is your health.
Protective goggles are a must to prevent
eye injuries.
Avoid aerobic or running shoes, look
for a rounded edge along a flexible sole;
should provide ankle support; wear two
pairs of socks to avoid blisters. Racquets,
constructed of fiberglass, graphite or other
compounds should have a wrist thong for
safety ball made of rubber gloves should
be optional but helpful to prevent blisters
on your hands. Energy expenditure is
One thing to consider, however, is that since
April is a dry season, people need to watch
out for mountain fire which damages trees
and the environment.
Arbor Day is not only for trees. It is also
a day to make people try to do their part in
helping out the earth, at least for one day out
of the year. For instance people can simply
plant small flowers in a flowerpot at home
because the day is to generate interest about
trees and plants. Moreover after planting a
tree, people still need to take care of trees
for better growth. Without a doubt trees and
plants are beneficial to people in many ways
including providing oxygen.
Internationally, Arbor Day is celebrated
in many different forms in many countries
from Japan to the United States. Even
though dates and activities are different,
a philosophy of celebrating the day is the
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approximately 0.081 Calories per minute
per pound of body weight while the Muscle
groups used primary muscles: forearms
(wrist extensors, wrist flexors), rotator cuff
muscles, upper back (rhomboids, latissimus
dorsi, trapezius), shoulders, chest and
quadriceps. Assistance muscles are triceps,
biceps, hamstrings, gluteal muscles, hip
abductors and calves as you see here is
another fitness alternative that is basically
inexpensive.
Courts are located in many of our MWR
Fitness facilities peninsula wide. Don’t turn
the other way to keep in shape or if you
are looking to lose weight here is another
way to get in shape, expand your game of
Racquetball, or just have some fun with
family, friends MWR facilities are here to
support you. Racquetball is free of cost. For
more information please contact your local
MWR Sports and Fitness facility.
Next in 8th Army Sports at Camp
Carroll Daegu Area is the 8th Army
Indoor Soccer Championships April 16-18,
Championship Bracket. Other pertaining
information will soon be available. All
Volleyball Divisions, is May 15-17.
April 5 is Korean Arbor Day. The day is to
promote it as a time for people to go green
and plant a tree, helping out the earth.
APRIL 3, 2009
Safety Corner
Focus on Fire Safety: Cooking Fires
It only takes a minute to prevent
a fire. This year has seen a disturbing
increase in the number of fires caused by
misuse of equipment and late incident
reporting. During the first six months
of Fiscal Year 2009, IMCOM garrisons
experienced more than 130 fire-related
incidents that resulted in one death, 14
injuries and more than $13.6 million in
property damage.
The most common cause of these fires;
unattended cooking. Most of these fires
are caused by leaving items on the stove
or in the oven and walking out of the
kitchen for just a minute...
There are a couple of things you can
do to eliminate a potential cooking fire
in your home:
1. Use a commercially produced small
appliances know as deep fryers. These
have automatic thermostats built into
their construction that can maintain a
“safe” cooking temperature of the oil at
all times.
2. Keep a lid that fits the pan you
are using near by whenever you are
AREA IV
cooking.
3. Should a fire start, simply place the lid
on the pan and turn the burner off.
4. A portable fire extinguisher mounted
on the wall next to your kitchen door is
your last line of defense, but first call 9-1-1,
or 0505-764-5911 from a Korean phone/
cell phone.
5. Should a fire start inside your oven,
do not open the oven door to try and put
it out. Simply turn off the oven burner
and call 9-1-1.
Never: pour or squirt water onto a
cooking oil fire, carry or even move a pan
containing hot oil and open the oven door
if there is a fire.
Remember, it only takes a minute of
thought to prevent a fire… but even less
time to get burned.
If you have any questions about Fire
Safety, please contact your local Fire
Prevention Office. For Camp Walker,
Henry & George call Mr. Sin at 768-7867,
for Camp Carroll and DSN call Mr. Yon
at 765-7190 and for BSF call Mr. Kim at
763-7209
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Daegu Garrison, Camp Carroll support Mutual
Aid Firefighting Agreement with Chilgok City
By Andrew Allen
Daegu Garrison Fire Prevention Chief
DES/F&ES
On the afternoon of March 26, in the City
of Chilgok, with barrels of highly flammable
Toluene exploding and rocketing skyward
into the local town and the surrounding
mountain side, Chilgok firefighters began
combating six separate fires including a fully
engulfed industrial facility. Heavily engaged
in firefighting operations the call went out
for help. Within seconds, the Mutual Aid
Agreement with the Daegu Garrison Fire
and Emergency Services activated and
firefighters and equipment from Camp
Chilgok FD supplies water to the Daegu
Carroll responded.
Garrison fire truck further up the road.
Chilgok City firefighters already heavily
Without any water source in the area all
engaged in firefighting operations to protect
water had to be brought in by these tankers.
the town and extinguish the wildland fires
— U.S. Army photo by Andrew Allen
directed Daegu Garrison firefighters to
attack the industrial facility fire. With foam to the Chilgok City fire department
helicopters flying over head attacking the as they continue suppression efforts. Despite
wildland fires using large capacity buckets to the cooperative and best efforts of both
drop water, the Daegu Garrison firefighters departments, it took more than two full
went to work to put out the fire that started hours to control the blazes.
the problem. Toluene is highly flammable When the smoke settled and all the fires
and toxic, when involved in fire it is deadly. extinguished the toll of the disaster was seen.
Firefighters had to use special foam and After hours of hard work, not a single person
ensure they had full personal protective was killed or injured. The only major facility
equipment to fight this fire and be able to destroyed is the one where the fire started.
come home afterwards. The quick collaboration and the standing
Using their 500 gallon per minute roof agreement between Daegu Garrison and
turret and firefighting foam, they discharged all surround fire departments showed that
foam mixture onto the facility in an effort to no matter where or when disaster strikes, a
knock down the major concentration of fire. team of highly professional firefighters will
They also supplied additional firefighting be ready to respond to the incident.
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April 2009 is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Month of the Military Child; and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the Army
By Luticia Trimble-Smith
Daegu Garrison ACS
Family Advocacy Program Manager
A Proclamation Signing Ceremony
took place to honor our children and Unit
Victims Advocates, April 1.
The ACS Family Advocacy Program;
Child and Youth Services; and Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response Program honored
our military children and Unit Victim
Advocates during a special Proclamation
Signing Ceremony on April 1 at the Camp
Walker Community Activities Center.
Children from School Aged Services
marched from the SAS to the CAC carrying
blue ribbon banners. An unveiling of the
“Silent Witness Silhouette” representing
victims of sexual assault took place following
the Proclamation Signing.
The theme for Child Abuse Prevention
Month is “Act Now – Prevent Child Abuse/
Neglect.
ACS will offer special workshops
throughout the month of April to include;
Self-Defense Classes; Home Alone Prevention Workshop for professionals, workshops, contact Luticia Trimble-Smith,
Workshop; Internet Safety Workshops for parents and children. Family Advocacy Program Manager at 768-
teens and parents; and a Child Sexual Abuse For additional information about 8129 or smith.l.trimble@us.army.mil

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE
APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS
KOEZ09386431 Medical Support Assistant GS-4/5 Wood Medical Clinic April 6
KOEZ09383304 Budget Analyst GS-11/12 RMO, USAG Daegu April 6
KOEZ09383229 Writer-Editor GS-11 PAO, USAG Daegu April 8
KOEZ09236131r Accountant (Internal Review Evaluator) YA-02 IRO, USAG Daegu April 8
KOEZ09365371 Supervisory Housing Spec GS-11 DPTMS, USAG Daegu April10
KOEZ09334810 Nurse Consultant (Case Manager) GS-9 Wood Medical Clinic April 10
KOEZ09391751 Emergency Operations Specialist GS-12 DPTMS, USAG Daegu April 13
KOEZ09289368 Antiterrorism Specialist GS-11 USAG-D, DPTMS, Busan April 5
NAF US CITIZEN POSITION
WENAFFC09319247 District Manager NF-4 Stars & Stripes, June 1
CONTRACT
N/A On-Call HR Specialist N/A MPD, Cp. Henry Until Filled
PAC 16 Administrative Assistant N/A USO, Cp. Walker Until Filled
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951
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