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New citizens celebrate

Yongsan’s Independence Day celebration last Saturday at Collier Field House provides a festive backdrop for the naturalization ceremony of 20 U.S. Army Soldiers receiving their United States
citizenship. “This means the world to me,” said 557th Military Police Company Pfc. Viet Nguyen of Camp Humphreys. The story continues on page 9. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lee Min-hwi

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Alert for dairy shake powder
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea - United States Forces Korea
veterinary food inspectors issued an alert July 2 for all dairy shake powder
products in Army food rations.
The alert, issued in conjunction with the Defense Supply Center
and Food and Drug Adminstration states, “Do not consume all flavors
and all codes of Dairy Shake powders in MRE, UGR-E and TOTM
rations until further notice.”
Inspections of operational rations by veterinary personnel identified that the
named product is present within rations in all Areas on the Korean Peninsula,
according to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Paul Ray, 65th Medical Brigade.
“Consumers and end users should remove and destroy the dairy shake powder
in a manner to ensure it will not be accidentally consumed,” he said.
Officials said the remainder of the menu is consumable and should not
be discarded or destroyed.
The FDA determined that a Minnesota dairy cooperative may have
shipped nonfat dry milk, fruit stabilizers, whey protein, and gum products
potentially adulterated with Salmonella sp. to their commercial customers
between June 2007 and June 2009.
Nonfat dry milk from this cooperative is known to be an ingredient used
by manufacturers in the production of military rations and TOTM Dairy
shake Powder, fortified with calcium and Vitamin D (all flavors). Do not consume MRE and UGR-E Dairy Shake Powder, fortified
Officials said the center will issue a follow-up alert with specific lot with calcium and vitamin D (all flavors) until further notice. The
numbers/codes and disposition instructions when the investigation is shake powder should be removed and destroyed in a manner that
complete. There are no known incidents of illness from consuming the will ensure it is not consumed. The remainder of the MRE/UGR-E
operational ration dairy shake powder. menu is safe to consume. — Courtesy photo

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– It seems that everything relies on computers
and the internet, email, online shopping, medical
records, social networks and the list goes on.
How much of your daily life relies on
computers? How much of your personal
information is stored either on your own
computer or on someone else’s?
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erasing your entire system, someone breaking
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using your computer to attack others or
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be opening an email attachment or going to a
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or patches that address known vulnerabilities on
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government system is receiving all updates and
patches and to protect sensitive government
information from loss or disclosure.
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Personally Identifiable Information is and what
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office numbers; other demographic, biometric,
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to distinguish or trace and individual identity,
such as their name, SSN, date and place of birth,
mother’s maiden name and biometric records,
including any other personal information which
is linked or linkable to a specified individual.
If you are a U.S. Army computer user here
in Korea, you should have already received
PII training either through the U.S. Army’s
IA training portal or from your IA Security
Officer or Manager.
Current U.S. Army guidance requires
minimum protection of PII using Microsoft
Window’s Encrypting File System to encrypt
this information stored on your government
computer. Users should place all PII files into one
folder and then encrypt the folder using EFS.

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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: Underage Drinking; Failure

to Obey Order or Regulation (2ID
Alcohol Policy); Subject #1 was
observed by the owner of the GS-
25 store, removing two beer bottles
without rendering proper payment.
Subject #1 was apprehended by
KNP, but the owner of the store
did not want to press charges.
Subject #1 was transported to the
Dongducheon KNP Station and
subsequently transported by MP
to the USAG-Casey PMO where
he was administered a PBT, with
a result of 0.110% BAC. A check
of Subject #1’ ID card revealed
that he was under the legal age to
consume alcohol. Subject #1 was
released to his unit with instructions
to report to the USAG-Casey PMO
at a later time. At 1400 Hrs, 28
JUN 09, Subject #1 reported to the
USAG-Casey PMO where he was
advised of his legal rights, which he
waived, rendering a written sworn
statement admitting to the offenses.
This is a final report.

Area II: Identity Theft; On 22 JUN 09,

Victim #1 lost his credit card at Beijing,
China. An unauthorized transaction
was made with Victim #1’s credit card
in the internet. Victim #1 rendered a
written sworn statement attesting to
the incident. ECOL is $3,999.00. This
is a final report.

Area II: Entry to U.S. Property by

False Pretenses; Unlawful Use of Cheonggyecheon Stream used to exist merely as an overpass neglected since 1970 until it was restored in 2005, becoming a haven of natural
a Government ID Card; Subject beauty amidst the bustle of city life. Visit english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu to learn more. — U.S. Army photo by Dave Palmer
#1 and Subject #2 unlawfully used
Subject #3 and Subject # 4 ID cards

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities

to gain access to the USAG-Yongsan
installation. All parties rendered a
written statement admitting to the
offenses. All parties were released to
their sponsor. This is a final report.
Area III: Traffic Accident without Injuries;
Damage to Private Property; Subject
#1, operating a POV, struck Victim
#1’s bike adjacent to #194 high speed
railway at Sinho-Ri, Pyeongtaek-Si.
Victim #1 sustained injuries consisting
of lacerations and a possible broken toe
and was transported by ambulance to
Allgood ACH, where he was treated and
released. Subject #1 reported no visible
injuries. Victim #1’s bike sustained
major damages to the entire right side.
Subject #1’s vehicle sustained no
visible damages. KNP was notified of
the accident and is holding jurisdiction.
Subject #1 was charged by KNP under
KRTL ART #48 (Obligation for Safe
Driving). All parties reported utilization
of their seatbelts. ECOD is unknown.
This is a final report.
Area IV: Traffic Accident without
Injuries; Damage to Government
Property; Following Too Close;
Subject #1, operating a POV, struck
Victim #1’s GOV on HWY #28
adjacent Jungangdaero Junction,
Daegu. Damages to Subject #1’s
vehicle consisted of dents to the
license plate and hood. Damages
to Victim #1’s’ vehicle consisted of
dents to the rear hatch. Subject #1
rendered a written Korean National
statement admitting to the offense.
Subject #1 was processed and
released. KNP was notified, but did
not file a report. All parties reported
utilization of their seatbelts. ECOD is
unknown. This is a final report.
The 2009 Boryeong Mud Festival
Out of all of the festivals in Korea, the Boryeong
Mud Festival attracts the most international visitors
every year. Last year it was recognized by the
Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism as one of the
best festivals in Korea. This year the festival will run
for nine days (July 11th – July 19th) at Boryeong
City’s Daecheon Beach in Chungcheongnam-
do Province. Boryeong’s mud flats have a high
concentration of Germanium and a host of other
minerals that are beneficial for the skin. During the
festival, many fun activities are organized such as
mud slides, mud wrestling, and mud massages,
enabling visitors to become covered from head-to-
toe in this “healthy” mud. With festivities running
day and night, the Boryeong Mud Party is a fun-
packed beach party that’s sure to be a highlight of
your summer. Every year, the festival is visited by
around 80,000 international travelers. Visit http://
english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
2009 World Taekwondo Hanmadang
The World Taekwondo Hanmadang 2009 will take
place from August 12 to 15 in Dangjin Stadium
in Chungcheongnam-do province. Over the last
18 years since its foundation, the event has
developed into a global championship, and this
year more than 600 teams from over 50 different
countries are expected to attend. A Hanmadang
differs from other Taekwondo competitions,
because participants do not fight each other. The
competition is judged on who has the best skills
and best displays the art form of Taekwondo.
Competitions include fist breaking, Taekwondo
aerobics, Hosinsul (the art of self-defense) and various
entertaining performances will also take place, including
a Taekwondo performance, a B-boy performance and
a Korean traditional folk percussion performance. Visit
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
A Leafy Retreat!
Spending your summer vacation in a forest is a great
plan. Korea’s forests are well known for their beautiful
valleys and cool mountain streams. Visitors can cool
off from the heat by dipping their feet in the refreshing
stream, and by taking a refreshing walk through the
forest. Also, it has been scientifically proven that
Phytoncide, the organic compound derived from plants
is good for relieving stress and for restoring energy.
Many of the forests have been designated as Natural
Recreation areas and so often contain sports facilities
and charming log cabins, where visitors can stay the
night right in the middle of the forest. If you want to get
away from scorching summer heat, then VisitKorea
recommends you pay a visit to a refreshing natural
recreation forest. Visit english.visitkorea.or.kr
Daegu International Musical Festival
Calling all musical fanatics out there! Daegu City this
month presents its one and only festival of musicals in
the nation as it aspires to become the Korean equivalent
of the Edinburgh Festival in the United Kingdom or the
Avignon Festival in France.
It starts June 15 and runs to July 5. The third Daegu
International Musical Festival (DIMF) will take place at
major concert halls and parks around downtown Daegu
for 22 days with various participatory programs and
other side events. This year, the festival will stage not
only blockbuster musicals but also creative shows
by college students and those from the third world
countries at the Daegu Opera House, Suseong
Artpia, Chunma Arts Center, Donggu Arts & Sports
Center and more. Visit http://english.visitkorea.
or.kr/enu/
“Beautiful Kimchi” Exhibition now at
COEX Kimchi Museum
A special exhibition on Kimchi runs until August
30 in the Kimchi Museum, which is located in the
COEX Mall in Seoul. The exhibition sheds a new
light on Korea’s traditional cuisine, Kimchi, turning
it into a piece of art. Kimchi, Korea’s traditional
preserved cabbage dish is becoming widely known
for its healthy properties. This exhibition, however,
takes a new approach to Kimchi. 3 Korean artists
have immortalized the dish in 12 different works of
art, which include paintings and installations. The
museum also holds a hands-on activity program,
where visitors can try making kimchi themselves.
Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/
Gangnam: A Shopper’s Paradise
Seoul has plenty of places for shopping, such as
Myeongdong and Dongdaemun, but if you are
passionate about fashion and looking for something
hip and unique, then follow the example of Seoul’s
trendsetters and head south of the river to the
affluent Gangnam areas. The places to head to are
Garosugil street in Sinsa-dong, Cheongdam-dong
area, and Rodeo street in Apgujeong-dong. Just
by window-shopping and people-watching in these
areas, your style is sure to be upgraded.

Source: english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu, www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.

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DeCA raising bar on customer service
By Millie Slamin
DeCA public affairs specialist
FORT LEE, Va. - Even with customer
satisfaction at an all-time high, the Defense
Commissary Agency’s leadership is raising
the bar and sending every one of its 18,000
employees to Dale Carnegie Training on World
Class Customer Service.
“We are focused on building upon our
strengths so we can provide the very best
customer service to our patrons,” said DeCA
Director and CEO Philip E. Sakowitz Jr. “The
first step in this process is to provide training for
our employees – from those at our headquarters
and region offices to every store associate,
worldwide.”
To some this may seem a lofty goal, but
DeCA and Dale Carnegie Training have already
put in motion plans to conduct this training,
following the signing of a $2.4 million contract
June 26. DeCA’s first-ever corporate training
sessions begin Aug. 1 and continue until Sept.
30.
“We already have a schedule for all of our
locations,” said DeCA’s chief of leadership
development, Richard Nuffer. “There will be
30 people in each of the 648 single-day [eight-
hour] sessions.
“Training will be conducted in either the
stores or somewhere on the installations,” he
continued. “If those facilities are not available,
we’ll have to look into holding the training at a
commercial location.”
As for new employees hired after Sept. 30,
Nuffer said a follow-on training plan will be
developed to address future training needs.
A few of DeCA’s store associates were
pleasantly surprised to hear that they will be
attending the same training as their managers,
directors and corporate leadership.
Computer Viruses & Spyware and
how to avoid them - Part 3 of 3
By Gwendolyn Smalls
NETCOM 1 Sig Bde. Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of
Korea - By following a few simple steps, to help
your computer remain virus/spyware free:
Use a Limited user account. Everybody
likes to be king of the castle. Too many people
use a Windows Administrator account on a
regular basis. Not every user needs to be an
administrator on his/her computer for daily
activity. Create a separate “daily use” account
that is not a member of your computer’s
administrator group. Use this “daily use”
account for reading your emails, playing games,
etc on your computer. Administrator accounts
can install software and change system settings.
Limited accounts don’t have these privileges.
Watch out for crush sites. Spammers are
always looking for more e-mail addresses.
Now they’re enlisting the help of unsuspecting
teens and adults. Spammers send out messages
with subject lines like “Someone has a crush
on you.” A link directs you to a site that
resembles a dating service. These days, most
adults are fairly cautious about disclosing
e-mail addresses. Teens may be more naïve,
particularly when an e-mail preys on their
insecurities.
Watch the status bar. The status bar is a
frequently overlooked tool at the bottom of
your browser. You can use it to check links on
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“Wow! I’m really impressed that I have the
honor of going through the same training Mr.
Sakowitz will be going through! That really
makes it personal and makes me feel a part of
the team,” said Josephine Craig, DeCA store
associate for the commissary at Fort Lee, Va.
Craig, whose husband Donald is an Army
chief warrant officer stationed at Fort Lee, said
she has been employed on and off with DeCA
for 12 years and received her customer service
training by taking DeCA courses online.
“Customer service is always number one in
my mind, so I’m hoping the Carnegie training
will help me remember some of the things I’ve
forgotten over the years,” Craig said. “I’m really
excited about this!”
Even the employees who have been with
DeCA for only a few years, like Christopher
Hawthorne, store associate at Fort Lee, say they
welcome the opportunity to improve customer
satisfaction through the upcoming World Class
Customer Service training.
“I really love working at this store,” he
admitted. “There’s great chemistry with everyone
who works here, and the customers are really
nice.
“But there are times when a customer will
come in – someone who might not be having
a good day – and I won’t know what to do to
make it better for them. So, maybe with this
training, I’ll learn how to handle customers
like that – rather than having to go to get the
manager or director.”
Fort Lee Store Manager Michael Pfister
said he sees where customers worldwide will
definitely benefit from having DeCA employees
attend this training.
“This is a great concept,” he said. “If you
think about it, this training will help not only
customer relationships; it will improve employee
to employee relationships.”
The 1st Signal Brigade is headquartered in
Yongsan. 1st Sig Bde provides strategic and
tactical communications, and information
management throughout the ROK.
a Web page. Hold your mouse over a link, and
the address of the link appears in the status bar.
It may not help if the address is spoofed, but
it is still handy. To do this, you may need to
activate the status bar; For Internet Explorer,
close all windows. Open Windows Explorer
and click View>>Status Bar. Then click
Tools>>Folder Options. On the View tab, click
Apply to All Folders. Click YES then OK. In
Firefox, click View>>Status Bar.
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Soldier playing for the Tomahawks (batter swinging) hits the last base hit for the 100 hour world record breaking softball game on Stewart Field in USAG-Casey during Casey’s Indepen-
dence Day celebration July 4. The score was 1,160 Tomahawks over 1,104 Warriors. The game went on continuously for more than 400 innings. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Warriors celebrate freedom setting world record
Soldiers set new Guinness World Record for softball during Independence Day celebration on Casey
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Warriors
of the 2nd Infantry Division celebrated
America’s freedom by setting a world record
for playing 100 hours of softball in a five-
day softball marathon on Stewart Field in
USAG-Casey beginning June 30 and ending
at 6 p.m. July 4.
The play consisted of two teams of
18 players and nonstop softball played
through inclement weather, which saw
rain, turbulent winds and lightning. More
than 2,200 runs were scored tallying in a
Tomahawk team win over the Warriors
team of 1,160 to 1,104 in 451 consecutive
innings. The previous record for continuous
softball playing was 96 hours set in 2008
and printed in the Guinness Book of World
Records.
The game on Soldier’s Field was set up
and conducted under the rules of Guinness
World Book in England for an attempt to
better the 2008 record and set the new world
record at 100 hours. They broke the record
at 2:03 p.m. at 96 hours and one minute,
and set the new record of 100 hours at 6
p.m. July 4.
“I want to give special thanks to Family
Morale, Welfare and Recreation for holding
this event,” said Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan
III, 2ID commander. “I would also like to
thank our umpire crew because this could
not happen without their calling the game
through more than 400 innings.
“You men personify the Warrior ethos
and spirit of Soldiers who put on our
uniform, particularly Warrior Soldiers of
the 2ID. Once you put your mind to it,
you committed yourself and showed your
determination by elevating yourselves to
the grounds of a new world record. You
represent the best our U.S. Military has to
offer, and as we celebrate our Independence
Day today, it shows what happens when the
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American fighting Soldier is committed to The process for claiming a new world about six weeks.”
a cause. Your cause for the last five days was record from Guinness is not easy. The Other attractions during the day
softball, but your cause here for the last 59 garrison sports directors had to keep the included performances from a costume
years is keeping peace and prosperity in play going and keep logistical things such characters band, a battle of the bands, magic
the Republic of Korea and reflecting on all as food and water, video documentation, show, clown show, and food and beverages
our Soldiers keeping peace and democracy and softball officials involved as witnesses provided by FMWR clubs. After the award
around the world. My compliments to all of as well as umpires to call the game. The presentation to the softball marathon players
you, for we have a debt of gratitude to each officials notarize the facts of the event, and all involved, the celebration continued
and every one of you for who it is and what which are included in the claim packet sent with a performance by Deana Carter. The
it is you represent. Congratulations on a new to Guinness. evening concluded with a performance by
Guinness Book of World Records. You are “We have all the documentation, so we the 2ID band, which included a salute to the
indeed Second to None.” will double check it and send the packet Nation and a fireworks display accompanied
The task of putting on the event was in,” Williams said. “We do not know how by a performance of Tchaikovsky’s famous
not lost on Casey garrison command, for long it will take to get it verified, probably 1812 Overture.
the idea and support to make it happen
came from within the Area I FMWR sports
directorate.
“I thought of the idea to break the
Guinness Book of World records for
continuous softball playing last year, but it
was a bit too late to stage the event,” said
Jim Williams, FMWR sports specialist.
“This year we said we would do it on the
4th of July, so we started the process of
putting it together about two months ago.
We sent for the application from Guinness.
After we finished the application, we asked
Soldiers from around Warrior Country to
volunteer and participate. We were allowed
as many as 20 players on each team by
the regulations stated in the application
package; we recruited 17 for one team and
18 for the other.”
Guinness World Records in England
included a rulebook in the application
package, which outlined the limitations
and processes required to achieve the world
record.
“The rules are: a five-minute break every
hour, which can accumulate to 30 minutes
over six hours,” Williams said. They state
we must play through rain and lightning,
because if we stopped for any reason we
would be disqualified. Players were not The Boom-head costume characters band entertained Families while the 100 hour con-
allowed to leave the area, so they slept in tinuous play softball game and other activities were going on during the Independence
a tent.” Day celebrations on USAG-Casey July 4. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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USAG-Red Cloud Catholic Community
Welcomes New Chaplain
The Holy Martyrs of Korea Catho-
lic Community welcomes Catholic
Chaplain Father Sudash Kokeram
to the community. Mass begins at
9 a.m. on Sundays. For more infor-
mation call: 732-6428.

Road Closure on Red Cloud

The road in front of the Village
Green will be closed for repairs to
the drainage ditch from July 6 to
Aug. 24. The area effected is in
front of the Chapel to building 908.
For more information call: 732-
6167.

Army Community Service

Birthday Celebration
ACS will celebrate its 44th birthday
July 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Red Cloud, July 29 on Casey, and
July 30 on Stanley. For more infor-
mation call: 730-3121.
Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III (standing, center), 2nd Infantry Division commander, reads a story and points to pictures illustrating the
Casey Main Gate Construction Begins story to children and parents during a summer reading program in the USASG-Red Cloud Library celebrating the Month of the Military
The USAG-Casey Main Gate will
Child. The program initiates the summer reading program for children and parents for 2009. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
be undergoing construction up-

Tell Me a Story program kicks off on Red Cloud

grades from July
11 until further notice. It will be
restricted to only one lane for the
duration of the project. Weekdays
the gate will be open for inbound
traffic only except from 4:30 to 6
p.m. for outbound traffic. The gate
will be open for inbound traffic on
weekends. For more information
call: 730-6684.
EEO/POSH Training Schedule
The next EEO/POSH Training
classes will be held on USAG-
Casey July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon
for supervisors and 1:30 to 4:30
p.m. for nonsupervisors. For more
information call: 732-6277.
Children’s Movies in Casey Theater
Children’s movies will begin show-
ing in the USAG-Casey Theater
today at 3 p.m. Purchase a combo
meal and receive a child’s popcorn
and small drink free. For more in-
formation call: 732-6307.
Central Issue Facility Closing
The USAG-RC Central Issue Fa-
cility, Camp Stanley, and the CIF
Satellite Office at Camp Casey will
be CLOSED for all operations, (NO
EXCEPTIONS), today. Both loca-
tions will re-open for normal opera-
tions July 13. For more information
call: 732-5579.
Tobacco prices increasing
Tobacco prices will increase and
this is due to the increase of the
SCHIP excise taxes. The Depart-
ment of Defense Directive (1330.9)
mandates that tobacco products
sold in all AAFES/DeCA OCONUS
facilities shall be within the prices
established for CONUS facilities.
For more information call: 732-
6307.
Quarterly Awards Ceremony
Rescheduled
The quarterly awards ceremony
has been rescheduled for July 14
at 3 p.m. on the Village Green on
USAG-Red Cloud. For more infor-
mation call: 732-9011.
By Jim Cunningham themselves. Parents and children sit together whom a rapport has been established,
USAG-RC Public Affairs to hear the story, and then break into small cause further anxiety. All this together with
groups for a discussion with a trained separation from deployed parents or both
RED CLOUD GARRISON — The facilitator. Every Family receives a copy of parents adds additional issues. The role of
summer reading program kicked off on the featured book. Morgan explained he and MCEC is to help Families, schools, and
USAG-Red Cloud June 24 with the ‘Tell his wife utilize the programs instituted by communities prepare to support children
Me a Story’ program organized by the the Military Child Education Coalition at during these frequent moves and difficult
Military Child Education Coalition and home with their children and it is a good times in the military Family experience,
implemented in Area I by 2nd Infantry thing for all military families to use at home Morgan explained.
Division leadership and Area I garrison with their children. The MCEC is a 501©(3) nonprofit,
command. The event was lead by Maj. Reasons the programs are essential are worldwide organization that identifies the
Gen. John W. Morgan III, 2ID commander, military children move from six to nine challenges facing the highly mobile military
Debbie Morgan, and Joanne Sharp, wife of times during their elementary to high child, increases awareness of these challenges
Gen. Walter (Skip) Sharp, 8th U.S. Army, school years. Some make multiple moves in military and educational communities,
United States Forces Korea, and United during a single year. Academic standards, and initiates and implements programs to
Nations Command commander . The event courses, access to programs, promotion and meet the challenges. The MCEC’s goal is
featured a reading of While You Are Away, graduation requirements, and programs for to level the educational playing field for
written by Eileen Spinelli, featuring Maj. children with special needs, and transfer military children wherever they are located
Gen. Morgan and Joanne Sharp as guest and acceptance of records vary greatly around the world, and to serve as a model
readers. from state to state and even from school for all highly mobile children.
The program uses literature such as While to school. These frustrations, in addition To learn more about MCEC, log on to
You Are Away and stories of the children to giving up friends and associates with www.militarychild.org.
Commander welcomes ROKA 65th to friendship dinner
(foreground right) Col. Larry
‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud
commander, welcomes Brig. Gen.
Huo, Il Hoi, 65th Republic of Korea
Infantry Division commanding general,
to a friendship dinner June 30, 2009
at Mitchell’s club. (background right)
Lt. Col. Lee, Geun Chan, chief, 600th
Defense Security Unit and (background
left) Lt. Col. Shin, In Seop, assistant
chief of staff, G2, ROK 65th ID, follow
Jackson and Huo into the Bull’s Eye
room for dinner with the remainder
of the guests. “Without you, the units
on our camps would have a severe
setback while trying to accomplish
their missions,” Jackson said. “I expect
tonight’s event will provide a great
opportunity to recognize and strengthen
our fellowship.” — U.S. Army Photo By
Margaret Banish-Donaldson
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Warriors compete with Korean
students in speech contest
By Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Six
American Soldiers and 10 Korean students
competed for the best speaker in the 11th
annual Korean/English speech contest,
which took place June 24 in the USAG-
Red Cloud Theatre. The language swapping
contest was held by Republic of Korea Army
Support Group to make voluntary Korean
and English classes more active. More than a
hundred Korea Augmentation to the United
States Army Soldiers gathered as part of the
audience.
The contest is among programs intended
to enhance the relationship between Koreans
and the American Soldiers in the garrison.
The ROKA Support Group works hard
to organize events and programs; they
encourage KATUSA Soldiers to voluntarily
teach Korean or English on and off post.
There are 16 Korean classes for U.S. Soldiers
and 38 English classes for Korean civilians.
The nine Korean children who participated
in the contest were taught by KATUSA
Soldiers. KATUSA Soldiers helped American
participants by making scripts and coaching
them with their speeches.
“I appreciate all the American Soldiers for
At the crack of the starting pistol 285 Soldiers leap to begin the 8th Army 10 miler qualifying run in front of Carey Fitness Center on USAG-Casey June 20. The
fastest time was a fraction of a second more than one hour, set by a senior runner more than 40 years old. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Soldiers qualify for 8th Army 10 mile run on Casey
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — The 8th
United States Army brought their 10-mile
qualifying run June 20 to Casey garrison.
The sports specialists in Area I staged
a serpentine 10-mile gauntlet for intrepid
Soldiers to navigate and run as fast as
they could to qualify for only six slots for
competition in Washington D.C. later this
year.
The event is brought to the garrison
and staged here because Casey only has the
ability to map a route without leaving the
garrison, said Jim Williams, Area I FMWR
sports specialist.
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their effort and devotion in understanding
Korean language and culture,” said
Command Sgt. Maj. Park, Sang Yeon,
ROKA Support Group Area I Command
Sgt. Maj. “I hope as a result of these efforts
each one of you will better understand
Korean and American culture. You have
given the children a great chance to learn
English.”
Topics of the speeches were the ROK
and U.S. relationship and the understating
of Korean culture. American Soldiers were
required to speak Korean, while Korean
children made speeches in English. Awards
were given to the top two U.S. Soldiers and
top three Korean children. Winners advance
to the final, which will take place July 15 in
the Yongsan Garrison.
Elementar y students began the
competition with subjects on how they feel
about the U.S. Army. Lim, Dong Hae, an
Idam Elementary School student and the
first place winner for English, is a student
in the class taught by 1 Heavy Brigade
Combat Team KATUSAs. He talked about
the necessity to improve the relationship
between Korea and the U.S.
“When I go to class, my KATUSA
teacher tells us about his work in the U.S
Army and how he works with American
“The top six men and six women will
go on to the All Army 10 mile run that
happens every year in conjunction with
the Association of the United States Army
convention in Washington, D.C.,” said Tom
Higgins, 8th Army sports director.
“The race will kick off the convention
the first Sunday in October.”
Cheley Freeman placed 1 in the Women’s
Open (29 years and under) with a time of
1:16:38.
Jennifer Adams placed 1 in the Women’s
Seniors (30 years to 39 years with a time of
1:23:13.
Mi Cha Kincaid placed 1 in the Women’s
Master category (40 years and more) with a
time of 1:21:17.
Pfc. Brian Burns, 1-38 Field Artillery, introduces his experiences with Korean culture and listen-
ing to Korean popular music. He was the first place winner of the Korean speech contest which
took place in the USAG-Red Cloud Theater. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Tae Hoon
Soldiers toward accomplishing mutual
goals,” Lim said. “It is important for Koreans
to appreciate the U.S Army in South Korea
because they help us in many ways.”
The second place winner was Yeom, Ji Ae,
a Jaun Elementary School student, whose
topic was “Let’s be closer friends.” Kang, Su
bin, a Dongducheon Girls’ Middle School
student, took third prize. She talked about
“My appreciation after participating in the
U.S. Army Good Neighbor Program.”
The Korean speech competition followed
with six Soldiers from Area I. Pfc. Brian
Alexander Pagon placed 1in the Men’s
Open (29 years and under) with a time of
1:01:02. Thomas Marnoch placed 1 in the
Men’s Seniors (30 years to 39 years) with a
time of 1:03:30. Josue Morales placed 1 in
the Men’s Masters (40 years and older) with
a time of 1:00:10. Marnoch was 8 minutes
and change short of the overall course record
of 0:52:25 set in 1996 by Sammy Ngatia.
Ngatia went on to finish 13 overall and 1 in
his age category in the New York marathon
a year later, Higgins said.
There were a total of 285 runners, more
than double the participants at any time in
Area I sports history, Williams said.
“The 8th Army 10 miler started in 1989,”
Higgins said. “This is our 20th year. The race
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Burns, 1-38 Field Artillery, first place
winner, spoke about his experiences with
Korean culture and his appreciation of
Korean popular music. He made the
audience laugh when he said “I like Girls’
Generation (a Korean popular band) as
much as I like Korea. Every time I take a
shower before physical training, I play their
songs because it cheers me up.”
Second place winner was Pfc. Jamal
Walker, USAG Red Cloud, whose topic
was “My experiences in the ROK and U.S.
friendship.”
is already booked in full and sold out with
28,000 signing up. It sold out in five days.
It is the largest 10 mile run in the nation.
The 8th Army has always finished in the
top five places.”
“The route of the 10 miler is the
circumference of the outside perimeter of
the garrison,” Williams said. “They will run
that distance in one lap.”
Williams and his sports team divided
the route into five segments to place water
points and safety observers to monitor the
race.
“Every 2 miles is a water point,” Williams
said. “We have four ambulances on site
where we placed them in strategic areas and
one follows the last runner.”
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The Yongsan Community celebrates America’s diverse culture by viewing a variety of performances July 4 outside Collier Field house. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lee Min-hwi
Yongsan celebrates America’s 233rd birthday
By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Saturday
marked the 233rd year since the Founding
Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence
in 1776. To mark the occasion, thousands of
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan community
members and local good neighbors celebrated
America’s birthday with a sprawling block party
near the Collier Field House, which included
top Korean entertainers, food stands and
children’s games.
The patriotic festival provided a fitting
backdrop for a naturalization ceremony at 3
p.m. for 20 U.S. Army Soldiers, three spouses,
and two children. The new U.S. citizens are
originally from thirteen different countries.
“This means the world to me,” said 557th
Military Police Company Pfc. Viet Nguyen
of Camp Humphreys. “Before when someone
asked me who I was, I would say, ‘I’m a U.S.
Soldier.’ Now I can say ‘I’m a U.S. Soldier and
I’m American.’”
The Korean entertainment show features
some of the most popular stars in the country,
like Afterschool, Davichi, Tim, Brown-eyed
Girls, BMK, Tiara, Isac, and Kim Jo-han.
“I’ve had several friends serve in the Army,”
Kim said. “As a Korean-American this is just
a way for me to say my thanks and show
appreciation of what they are doing for both
Korea and the United States.”
The Korean entertainment show was
followed by a dazzling performance by the 8th
U.S. Army Band.
At 9 p.m., Yongsan’s dark skies literally
exploded with fireworks colorfully bursting in
the air. The 20-minute show concluded one of
the largest Independence Day celebrations in
recent Yongsan community memory.
“This was my first time being in an
Independence Day celebration,” said Park Ji-
hyang, a Korean student who was attending
as a guest. “I was amazed to see so many
Americans and Koreans having fun together. I
look forward to visiting again next year.”
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Troops fighting for U.S. become citizens
By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — While
citizenship is a birthright for many
Americans, some gain their American
citizenship after a lot of sweat, late night
duties, and deployments to hot spots like
Iraq and Afghanistan as United States
Soldiers. The Yongsan community recently
recognized 20 of these citizen Soldiers as
they took an oath of U.S. citizenship at
the USAG-Yongsan Independence Day
Celebration in front of one of the largest
crowds in recent memory.
The patriotic festival at the Collier
Field House provided a fitting backdrop
for a naturalization ceremony at 3 p.m.
for 20 U.S. Army Soldiers, three spouses,
and two children. The new U.S. citizens
Monsoon season brings heavy rains to Yongsan
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Heavy
rainfall means the start of monsoon
season. This morning, the first heavy rain
of the year dropped several inches of water
on Seoul in less than an hour. Garrison
officials are reminding tenant units of the
Destructive Weather plan.
“We want all units to be aware of the
heavy rain and its potential impact on
operations,” said U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan Operations Director Gerald Casey.
“Keep the Directorate of Plans, Training,
Mobilization and Security apprised of any
flooding.”
“In Korea, it is possible to have more
than 20 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour
period,” said Keith Pruitt, USAG-Yongsan
are originally from thirteen different
countries, such as Kenya, China, Germany,
and more.
“This means the world to me,” said
557th Military Police Company Pfc. Viet
Nguyen of Camp Humphreys. “Before
when someone asked me who I was, I would
say, ‘I’m a U.S. Soldier.’ Now I can say ‘I’m
a U.S. Soldier and I’m American.’”
The once in a lifetime event did not
represent just an end of a long application
process, but a new beginning, said U.S.
Army Garrison Col. Dave Hall.
“Today you become a stakeholder and
owner of the American legacy and the future
it represents to form a more perfect union, of
the people, by the people and for the people,”
he said. “This is a huge responsibility and
I’m sure you will all embrace the ideals of
American citizenship!”
DPTMS plans and operations officer.
“We’ve been in Flood Condition 1
since June,” Pruitt said. “Flood Condition
1 basically means that the garrison has
conducted all the necessary risk assessment,
prepositioned sand bags and alerted units to
take precaution.”
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Yongsan troops wave American flags after
becoming U.S. citizens at a naturalization
ceremony during the Fourth of July Independence
Day Celebration outside Collier Field House. —
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lee Min-hwi
Pruitt encouraged community members
to always be wary of the possibility of a
flood.
If the situation warrants, the garrison may
go to FLOODCON 2 or FLOODCON 3.
If this happens, certain destructive weather
mitigation procedure may be activated, he
said.
During FLOODCON 3, a condition
in which the drainage system starts to back
up, community members may have to be
relocated to safer areas. Installation and
community activities may be limited or
stopped, roads may be closed and military
and civilian work stoppages could be
expected.
For more questions related to monsoons
in Korea, call the USAG-Yongsan DPTMS
at 738-7316 during duty-hours and 738-
7404 or 738-7405 during off-duty hours.
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Summer English Camp
Volunteers Needed
English speaking volunteers can help
alleviate communication barriers by teaching
English to Korean elementary and middle
school students during a 15 day camp
starting July 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-
Friday. Volunteers will receive free lunch
and transportation to and from classes. For
information, call 738-7110.

Pregnancy and Postpartum PT

Pregnancy and Postpartum PT is being held
at Trent Gym Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday 6:30-7:30 a.m. All pregnant Soldiers
and Postpartum Soldiers (up to 180 days
post delivery) are encourage to attend. For
information, call 737-6090.

Free or Reduced Lunch

Applications 2009/2010
Free or reduced lunch applications for the
2009/2010 school year are now available
for pick-up until July 11 at 5 a.m. at Bldg.
S4106, Rm. 113. Applications must be
Girls from Zion Orphanage interact with kids in the Yongsan community June 27 during a Good Neighbor event at Yongsan Lanes. See
submitted every new school year. For
information, call 738-4655.
photos from this event and more at flickr.com/usag-yongsan. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lee Min-hwi

Checkbook Management
Need some financial management help
with your checking account? USAG-
Yongsan offers a checkbook management
class free 9-11 a.m. July 15 at the
Community Services Building, Bldg. 4106.
For information, call 738-4655.
Who’s Watching the Children?
The USAG-Yongsan Child Development
Center offers free parent training: “Who’s
Watching the Children? Child Abuse
Prevention at it’s Best” 11:45 a.m. - 12:45
p.m. July 15 at the Yongsan CDC. For
information, call 738-3406.
Financial Management Training
All newcomers to the USAG-Yongsan
community are cordially invited to Personal
Financial Management Training 2 - 4:30 p.m.
July 15 at the 1st Replacement Company.
For information, call 738-4655.
Volunteer of the Quarter
Ceremony
Yongsan is “Wild About Volunteers”. The
quarterly installation volunteer recognition/
award ceremony is 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 16. Please join us in recognizing
our installations outstanding volunteer
Korean children enjoy good neighbor event
By Sgt. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A U.S.
Forces Korea staff section hosted children
from a local girl’s orphanage and gave them
a chance to mingle with U.S. Army family
members at Yongsan Lanes June 27.
Thirty-two children from the Zion Home,
and nearly 60 Yongsan community members
gathered at Yongsan Lanes for some bowling.
“Some of the noncommissioned officers
were looking for an opportunity to get
involved in a Good Neighbor Program,” said
Brig. Gen. Tom Harvey, U.S. Forces Korea
J-4. “We started a series of events; visiting
them, teaching English and painting the walls
and helping with numerous works needed at
the orphanage.”
The USFK J4 held a series of Good
Neighbor Program events with Zion Home
starting their volunteer efforts nearly eight
months ago. The program involved the
active participation of J4 KATUSA Soldiers
and bilingual Army family members as well,
Harvey said.
“I have been working for Zion Home for
nearly four months,” said Sgt. Lee Han-sol,
USFK J4. “We visit them once every two
weeks, and help them with cleaning the
building and moving furniture. I was deeply
impressed by their welcoming hearts and
gratitude for our visit, which is now the reason
I cannot stop visiting them. I also encourage
my fellow KATUSA Soldiers to participate to
volunteer together.”
Saturday, June 27, the children enjoyed a
pizza party, followed by a balloon show where
they interact with a community member
who specializes in making long balloon tubes
magically turn creatures such as a poodle and
an adorable mouse.
“It is my mission to build friendship
among people and make children laugh
and feel happy,” said balloonist Chris Vaia.
“It is my pleasure to come and support this
event.”
“We are grateful for their volunteer works
for us and allowing us to visit here, which is
a very rare opportunity for us to have,” said
Kim Hyo-sil, an orphanage teacher. “The
Americans are very kind to our children so
that they can feel comfortable. It is very nice
to have this children enjoy and have fun with
the families in this community.”
Kim Chung-hwee, a 12-year-old, played
bowling with U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers
together. “It is very fun to play with American
people and it feels good because they are very
nice to us.”
“These people are very gentle and also
funny,” said Jang Ye-seul, a 17-year-old. “It
is our very first time to visit a U.S. Army base
and to bowl. We are having so much fun and
hope that we could continue visiting here and
have more activities like this together.”

Program for family member hires comes to Yongsan

community. The event is in the Community
Services Building, #4106, Rm. 118. For
information, call 738-7510.

VMIS OPOC Training
An Introduction to the Volunteer Management
Information System is scheduled for 12
p.m.-1 p.m. July 21. If you are the new
Organizational Point of Contact managing
volunteers in your organization, this training
is for you. The training is in the ACS
classroom. For information, call 738-7510.
PHD LEVEL SCIENTIST WANTED
65th Medical Brigade, Preventive Medicine
is announcing a full-time job for a PhD in
the science field. Must be a U.S. citizen with
secret clearance, author of more than 50
publications in peer-reviewed journals, and
familiar with Korean culture. Submit resume
to Laurie.Castro@us.army.mil or fax 808-
433-7010 before July 17. For information, call
753-8113.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
By Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Military
Spouses and Family Members are finding it
easier to get a Yongsan job. The Garrison is going
to be part of a pilot program to help military
spouses maintain government employment.
Ken Stark, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center director
said help is on the way.
“Military spouses who are immediately
appointable to a competitive service position
in the continental United States exercise their
preference through registration in the Priority
Placement Program,” Stark said. “Until now,
the program did not apply to overseas areas.
However, we will soon be participating in
a pilot program for registering our military
spouses in the PPP.”
Stark said this will result in an increase
in the number of military Family Members
getting hired here in Korea.
File Photo
“Spouse preference applies when
management wants to fill a position from a
competitive list of applicants,” he said. A spouse
preference eligible applicant who is ranked
among the ‘best qualified’ on a competitive list
must be selected for the position.”
If more than one spouse is determined to be
best qualified among the candidates, management
may select any one of them, he added.
“We already do as much as we can to help
spouses,” said Donna Cole, CPAC deputy
director. “But the difference with PPP is that
spouses get a system in their outplacement so
they can enroll in PPP when they arrive at
their new duty location.”
Yongsan has been appointed as a pilot for
the recently approved program.
“This is a significant promise in the
Army Family Covenant,” said USAG-
Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall. “We
are expanding education and employment
opportunities for Family Members. We
take that promise seriously.”
Hall said the Garrison is aggressively pursuing
Family Member employment issues.
Army Community Service held the
first Family Employment Seminar June
10 to teach military spouses how to
interview, how to dress, how to write a
resume and answer employment related
questions. Additional classes and seminars
are coming soon.
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Counselor: Peer influence affects adolescent behavior

By Sgt. Lee Min-hwi more important, and the need to fit in with this
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs primary group leads adolescents to fall prey to various
pressures,” explained U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
YONGSAN GARRISON — A s c h i l d re n e n t e r Army Substance Abuse Counseling Service counselor,
adolescence, they spend more time with their friends Maninder Sharma.
and less time with their parents. Experts indicate that “The peer issue can have positive effects, however,”
peer influence is one of many factors which can affect she continued. “The peer pressure may help the
adolescent behavior. children perform better in academics or sports. But,
“The opinions and actions of their peers become when parents recognize some serious behavioral
problems like failing in
school, they should take
a closer look at children’s
peer issues.”
The ASACS team
offers the following tips
in fostering adolescent
self-confidence, which
can improve teen skills in
decision -making and peer
relationships.
nGet to know your teen’s
friends and encourage
positive relationships through
open communication with
family.
n E n c o u r a g e t e e n’s
independent decision-
making and allow them to
make mistakes.
nHelp your teen practice
family values through
practical application of
making safe personal
choices, which develops
strong teen refusal skills.
Yongsan children enjoy a Memorial Day 2009 event at the Moyer Community Activities Center parking nHelp them discover their
lot May 23. — U.S. Army photo by Chong Chae-hun strengths and talents.
n Try to get involved with your teen’s school and
activities.
n Create a network with parents of your children’s
friends, teachers and other adults in their lives.
n Monitor your children’s use of the Internet,
movie, music or other media. It may be a part of the
development of their own identity.
n When you suspect negative teen influences, make
occasional visits to check that your teen is where he
or she is supposed to be from time to time.
n When your teen has done something wrong, try
to provide a road map that shows your teen how to
regain your trust. Losing hope destroys motivation
to do better.
Your teens may be impelled to impress their peers
by doing something outrageous. Allowing adolescents
to learn from the consequences of their actions is an
important factor in building strong values that enable
them to make better decision in the future, says Geri
Fortner, ASACS counselor.
“Build a strong bond of trust with your child.
Encourage your teen to practice making wise choices
when it’s easy to do so. Offer parental support when
decision-making becomes more complicated with
peer relationships. Trust your teen to make the right
decision and provide a way back when the trust has
been broken,” Fortner explained.
The garrison is committed to helping Army Families
get stronger through education and support, explained
USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall. “It all
circles around to the Army Family Covenant and the
promise we made to our community members,” he said.
“We are committed to providing our Families a strong,
supportive environment where they can thrive.”
Look for weekly parenting tips from the ASACS
team each week this summer in both the Morning
Calm newspaper and this website.

Sports day brings U.S. and Korean Soldiers together

By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Korean
and American Soldiers met on the field of
“combat” to see who would leave victorious.
The annual sporting match between U.S.
Army Garrison-Yongsan and the Republic
of Korea Army 218th Homeland Reserve
Regiment brought together the spirit of
competition and friendship June 30.
Soldiers played soccer and softball
near Collier Field House. The 218th beat
Headquarters and Headquarters Company
3-1 in the friendly, match while HHC came
United States Army Garrison-Yongsan and
Republic of Korea Army 218th Homeland
Reserve Regiment Soldiers joined together for
an annual friendship day June 30. — U.S.
Army Photos by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
on top 5-2 for the softball game.
The two units became “sister” units in
2006 when they signed a memorandum of
agreement concerning the mutual defense of
Yongsan. In a contingency event, the 218th
would partner with the Garrison to defend
the community.
During peacetime, the two units frequently
maintain communication channels. This year,
45 Soldiers and officers from the 218th came
to the garrison to enjoy sports games and later
moved to the 8th U.S. Army Religious Retreat
Center near Yongsan Garrison for a meal with
more than 50 U.S. and Korean Augmentation
to the U.S. Army Soldiers.
“This was my first time participating in
this annual event,” said Cpl. Cho Tae-hee,
218th driver. “I got a chance to speak to a lot
of Soldiers from HHC and had a good time.
It feels good to know that we have such strong
allies on our side.”
During the luncheon, 218th
Commander Col. Jung Sang-bae awarded
a certificate of appreciation to Dennis
Stockwell and Wallace Robert for their
work in improving base defense plans
and peacetime operation abilities. Both
work at the directorate of Plans, Training,
Mobilization and Security.
“For the 218th to recognize two of our
civilians today means a lot to us,” said Col.
Dave Hall, USAG-Yongsan commander.
The next friendship day will be at a
Republic of Korea Army installation at a date
yet to be determined.
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USAG-Yongsan Strives for Excellence

R
ecently, the U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan staff participated in a survey
designed to make our community
even better. Let me thank each of you for
your participation in the 2009 Installation
Management Command Organizational
Self-Assessment Survey.
A total of 460 people completed the survey,
and provided us with honest responses and
constructive criticism that will help us guide
Yongsan to greater levels of excellence.
The survey responses resulted in an overall
OSA score of 308 points. This score is referred
to as our “maturity level” and is used to identify
premier garrisons in the Army Communities of
Excellence program.
Scores for typical top recipients of the ACOE
Award are in the 300 to 360 point range. As
a result of your participation and the points
awarded, we will be very competitive in the Fiscal
2010 ACOE Award competition.
The OSA results also identify strengths and
opportunities for improvement that exist in the
garrison.
We have already identified two key areas
where we need to focus attention:
nStrategic Planning
nEngaging and Communicating with the
Workforce
It is our responsibility to ensure that our team
members know the garrison’s vision, priorities
and objectives and how our employees contribute
to our success.
As one team with a common goal supported
by a clear strategic plan, we will achieve a level
of excellence unseen before. We owe it to our
employees to better recognize the hard work and
commitment to the garrison.
Without our outstanding employees, we
would fail in our mission. I promise that you
will see great improvements in the near future.
Again, thank you for your participation - it’s
already made a difference.
Community members also provide feedback
for making Yongsan a better place. Every year,
we conduct a Customer Service Assessment. The
assessment is divided in two groups, customer
and leadership.
This assessment identifies the garrison services,
which are most important to you the customer.
The feedback evaluates how well the garrison
provides each service.
Last year, in October and November, we had
727 Yongsan community members participate
in the assessment.
Customers and leaders picked the below as
their top areas based on a 1-5 rating:
nPersonnel Services
nClubs, Food, Beverage and Entertainment
Programs
nTelephone and Data Infrastructure
nPersonnel Security
nService Orders and Maintenance (For buildings
and structures)
nPersonal Property Moves
We are committed to providing our Families
a strong, supportive environment where they
can thrive. That’s straight from the Army Family
Covenant. We will continue to listen to your
feedback and strive to be the best Army home
possible for you and your family.
Please stay tuned for the 2009 Customer
Service Assessment. We will again be asking
for your valued participation in August or
September. We’ll post links to this site.
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Soldiers from throughout USFK render honors to the fallen members of Task Force Smith during an observance ceremony at Osan City July 1. See page 18 for the
story and visit our photostream at www.flickr.com/photos/usaghumphreys for this and other events. — U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon

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Access to health care

By Shawlawn Myers
121st CSH/Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital

YONGSAN GARRISON – ‘No-shows’ are a

challenge for most medical practices. We define
a ‘No-show’ as an intended appointment that
was neither canceled nor rescheduled before the
designated time.
Since January 2009, your Family Practice
Clinic has experienced 2,578 ‘No-shows’, which
equates to nearly 900 hours of lost appointments
for you and our families.
In order to provide the highest quality and
accessible care we need your help to decrease
our ‘No-shows’. If you cannot make a schedule
appointment, please cancel it as early as possible.
Make sure you show up 15 minutes early to
your appointment so you can check-in and fill
out any necessary forms. This will maximize the Please take the time to assist us as we continue to strive to perform in excellence; take
amount of time you spend with your physician the time to complete the survey! - U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson

Fill out that survey

and minimize your wait time overall. The 65th Medical Brigade provides
Together we can increase physician and patient friendly access to compassion-
staff productivity, improve timely access to ate, high quality health care during ar-
care, and reduce the fiscal impact by reducing mistice for our beneficiaries across the
(hopefully, eliminating) empty slots in the Korean peninsula while maintaining
appointment schedules. readiness to fight and win. By Mina K. Dugger satisfaction with the care and visit. This
121st CSH/65th Medical Brigade information is crucial in our planning of
resources and when needed, allows us to take
“Patient-Friendly” Commitment: YONGSAN GARRISON – Filling out immediate action to improve our services for
Each of us will SAY YES to each of our patients, our communities, units, alliance the patient satisfaction survey you receive you and your families. Additionally, if our
partners, each other and anyone else we are privileged to serve. We will SAY YES in the mail (either online or mailing back) satisfaction meets predetermined targets, we
with a smile and a “How may I help you attitude.” Each of us is responsible for directly influences the access and quality of may receive monetary incentives, which we can
patient-friendly access to high quality health care—that is our core competency. We care you and your family receives. We need directly apply to areas in need (i.e., additional
understand that Safe, Efficient, Effective Systems (SEES) make it easier to SAY YES. your help! Currently, we have less than 10% staff, equipment, new patient-centered
We will treat each of our patients with courtesy and compassion, maintaining patient of these surveys completed/returned. These programs). Please take the time to assist us as
dignity, respect, and confidentiality. surveys provide feedback to our Command we continue to strive to perform in excellence;
and especially, our physicians regarding your take the time to complete the survey!

July 10 - 16

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

WARTH (G) 3 p.m.
THE SOLOIST
CASEY SUNSHINE CLEANING CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE
(R) 6:30 P.M. (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. TRANSFORMERS NO SHOW THE SOLOIST NO SHOW
(R) 6:30 p.m.
(PG-13) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS ANGELS & DEMONS
(PG-13) 8:30 p.m.
(PG-13) 7:30 p.m.
(PG-13) 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.
EARTH
HENRY THE PROPOSAL
EARTH
(G) 1 p.m.
(G) 3 p.m.
GHOST OF GIRLFRIENDS
THE SOLOIST
NO SHOW NO SHOW NO SHOW
(PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
768-7724 THE PROPOSAL PAST
(PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.

HUMPHREYS TRANSFORMERS:REVENGE TRANSFORMERS:REVENGE TRANSFORMERS:REVENGE TRANSFORMERS:REVENGE THE SOLOIST ANGELS & DEMONS ANGELS & DEMONS
OF THE FALLEN OF THE FALLEN OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
753-7716 (PG-13) 6:30 / 9:30 p.m.
OF THE FALLEN
(PG-13) 3:30 / 6:30 / 9:30 p.m. (PG-13) 3:30 / 6:30 / 9:30 p.m. (PG-13) 6:30 / 9:30 p.m.

HOVEY GHOST OF GIRLFRIENDS WE WERE SOLDIERS TRANSFORMERS:REVENGE NO SHOW SUNSHINE CLEANING NO SHOW THE SOLOIST
OF THE FALLEN (R) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
730-5412 PAST
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
(R) 7 p.m.
OBSESSED (PG-13) 7 p.m.
(PG-13) 7 p.m.

KUNSAN THE TAKING OF PELHAM THE TAKING OF PELHAM CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE
NO SHOW NO SHOW NO SHOW THE SOLOIST
123 123 (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m.
782-4987 (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 6 / 8:30 p.m.

ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX
OSAN ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINASOURS DINASOURS ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE
DINASOURS
(PG) 1 p.m. STAR TREK
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
THE HANGOVER
(R) 7 p.m.
DINASOURS (PG) 1 / 7 p.m. (PG) 1 / 6 p.m. STAR TREK
784-4930 (PG) 6 / 8:30 p.m. HANGOVER HANGOVER (PG) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
(R) 3:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 3:30 / 8:30 p.m.

RED CLOUD THE PROPOSAL

(PG-13) 7 p.m.
ANGELS & DEMONS
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
THE SOLOIST BATTLE FOR TERRA GHOST OF GIRLFRIENDS
NO SHOW TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE
(PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. PAST OF THE FALLEN
732-6620 OBSESSED (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
(PG-13) 9 p.m.

SUNSHINE CLEANING THE PROPOSAL

STANLEY (R) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. THE PROPOSAL OBSERVE AND REPORT NO SHOW ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE GHOST OF GIRLFRIENDS
OBSESSED (R) 7 p.m.
732-5565 (PG-13) 9:00 p.m.
FIGHTING
(PG-13) 9 p.m.
(PG-13) 7 p.m. DINOSAURS PAST
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
(PG) 7 / 9 p.m.

ANGELS & DEMONS ANGELS & DEMONS THE SOLOIST THE SOLOIST
ICE AGE: DAWN OF ICE AGE: DAWN OF ICE AGE: DAWN OF (PG-13) 4:30 / 7 p.m. (PG-13) 4:30 / 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN DINOSAURS DINOSAURS DINOSAURS FAST & FURIOUS 2009 FAST & FURIOUS 2009 GHOST OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST GHOST OF GF PAST
(PG) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (PG) 2 / 5 / 8:00 p.m. (PG) 2 / 5 / 8:00 p.m. (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG-13) 3:30 / 6 p.m.
738-7389 SUNSHINE CLEANING THE TALE OF DEPEREAUX RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN INKHEART INKHEART
(R) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (G) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6 p.m.

U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services

Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Super Gym Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel Gospel 1300 Super Gym Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Super Gym 1300 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel KATUSA Contemporary
Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Tuesday 1900 Super Gym Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Korean Korean
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1930 Super Gym Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Stanley Chapel Catholic Services
COGIC United Pentecostal Mass Catholic Services
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Mass
KATUSA Sunday 0900 Super Gym Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel 0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1130 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Jewish
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Jewish Worship Service
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Early Morning Service call 753-3909
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel (Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel Catholic Services
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Later Day Saints Mon/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Jewish www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel Jewish for helpful links and information.
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Maj.) Kwon Pyo:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998 Kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@us.army.mil, 765-6139
753-7042
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018
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Swing into the Action!

501st Sustainment Brigade hosts golf tournament at Evergreen Club

By Christopher Miller
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — Thursday July 2, the 501st Sustainment
Brigade hosted a golf tournament. The tournament was held at the
evergreen for Soldiers and Civilians to have a little fun and show off
their skills.
“Was a good round of golf” says Trevor Ricketts. “I’ve played in
different countries but, this is my first time playing with the 501st”.
Four companies participated: 194th, 198th CSSB, 94th MP, and
501st STB. The 501st Sustainment Brigade earned the tournament
trophy in the end.
Afterwards the players were treated to a brunch. Awards were given
out at the ending ceremony. Participants were given a chance to win
prizes, such as golf gear and a free stay at the Dragon Hotel, at the
concluding raffle drawing.
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6-52nd ADA Soldiers remember the fallen during ceremony

Lt. Col. Robert Kelley, commander, 6-52nd ADA Bn and Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy D. Hockenberry of 6-52nd ADA Bn present
flowers and observe a moment of silence in front of the Task Force Smith Monument. — U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon
By 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon ADA Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Hockenberry, and 50
6-52nd ADA Public Affairs Soldiers from the battalion.
During the ceremony many of the participants placed
suwon air base — Soldiers from 6th Battalion a flower on the altar and recognized the fallen Soldiers of
52nd Air Defense Artillery joined local officials in honoring Task Force Smith. Troops from 6-52nd were able to make
the Soldiers of Task Force Smith at the 59th annual this special ceremony even more special.
memorial ceremony at the Task Force Smith Monument, Soldiers of Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion,
Osan City July 1. 6-52nd ADA have adopted the Task Force Smith
Task Force Smith was named for Lt. Col. Charles B. Monument and have dedicating countless hours cleaning
Smith, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 21st Regiment, and restoring it. Not only have they been actively working
24th Infantry Division during the first engagement between to prepare the site for this ceremony, the Soldiers will
United States and North Korean forces during the Korean continue to volunteer their time to maintain it.
War at the Battle of Osan. Task Force Smith, comprised of HHB 1st Sgt. Michael Kern said the volunteer activity
540 men suffered 180 casualties while inflicting about 120 not only gives Soldiers an opportunity to participate in
casualties on the North Korean force. community service, but it also allows them to remember
Attending the ceremony were the governor of Gyeong- the reasons why we are here today.
gi Province, the mayor of Osan City Hall, Maj. Gen. The ceremony was in recognition and memory of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 6-52nd ADA
Michael Kuehr, Deputy Commander 8th United States Soldiers that gave their lives in the name of peace and Soldiers meticulously cleaned the Task Force Smith site in
Army, Republic of Korea Army Maj. Gen. Kwon Tae-oh, democracy. Every July Koreans and Americans remember Osan City in preparation for the 59th annual observance of the
51st Infantry Division commander, and 6-52nd ADA events that took place July 5, 1950 and continue to hold Battle of Osan, the first ground battle of the Korean War. —
Battalion commander Lt. Col. Robert Kelley, 6-52nd the memorial ceremony at the site of the battle in Osan. U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon

6-52 ADA, ROKAF 10th Fighter Wing commemorate beginning of Korean War
By 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon
6-52 ADA Public Affairs

SUWON AIR BASE — Soldiers of 6-52nd Air

Defense Artillery Battalion and Airmen of the
Republic of Korea Air Force 10th Fighter Wing
held a ceremony June 24 on 10th Fighter Wing’s
flight line to commemorate the beginning of the
Korean War 59 years ago.
The commander of 10th Fighter Wing,
Brig. Gen. Jung, Sik-kim and 6-52nd ADA
commander Lt. Col. Robert Kelley each gave
remarks to bring to light events of those times.
In his remarks Kelley said “We stand with you
today, steadfast and ready. As we march with
you in remembrance of the sacrifices made by
our two nations during the Korean conflict,
let us never forget those that have gone before
us and who have worked so hard to forge this
alliance.”
Following by the remarks, the combined ROK
and U.S. formation completed a two-mile run
around the base. — U.S. Army photo by 2nd
Lt. Paul Yoon
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35th ADA Brigade welcomes new commander

By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs and
Sgt. Scott Smith
35th Air Defense Artillery Operations

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Col.

Brian P. Dunn assumed command of the
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade during a
change of command ceremony at the Black
Cat Hanger, Osan Air Base July 2.
Dunn succeeds Col. James H. Dickinson
who has begun a new assignment with U.S.
Forces Korea headquarters.
Dunn is a 1989 graduate of Norwich
University in Vermont. Upon commissioning
he served at Fort Lewis, Wash. from
1989-1993 as a Chaparral platoon leader,
battery executive officer and battalion
assistant S-3 in the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air
Defense Artillery Regiment.
He deployed to the Middle East as a
Platoon Leader in support of Operation
Desert Storm in 1991.
From 1993-1995 he served in the 2nd
Infantry Division, Korea as the commander
of Delta Battery, 5th Battalion, 5th Air
Defense Artillery Regiment.
From 1995-1997, he served at the
Officer’s Advanced Course, as commander
of Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 6th Air Eighth U.S. Army commanding general Lt. Gen Joseph Fil hands off the brigade colors to Col. Brian P. Dunn, the new commander of the 35th Air
Defense Artillery Regiment and as aide-de- Defense Artillery Brigade during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, July 2. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gretchen N. Goodrich
camp to the commanding general of the Air Following graduation of the Command of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Qatar and Kuwait in support of Operation
Defense Artillery School and Center, Fort and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, From 2003-2005, he served at the Enduring Freedom from October 2006 to
Bliss, Texas. Kansas, he served as the S-3 for the 5th Pentagon, Arlington, Va., on the Joint Staff, February 2008.
From 1997-2000 he served in the Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery J-7, Joint Force Development. Dunn recently graduated from the Naval
Pentagon on the Army Staff in the Office of Regiment from 2001-2002 and as the 11th In June 2005, he assumed command of War College, Newport, Rhode Island. Dunn
the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations and Brigade S-3 from 2002-2003, including 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery is married to the former Jennifer Firlie and
Plans-Force Development. deployment to Southwest Asia in support Regiment and deployed the battalion to they have two sons, Thomas and Connor.

NCO reenlists in unforgettable mountain top ceremony

By Sgt. Scott Smith
35th Air Defense Artillery Operations

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — A
Patriot missile operator maintainer with
6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery
Regiment was offered a reenlistment
incentive opportunity he couldn’t refuse
June 19: traveling by helicopter to a remote
location for his reenlistment ceremony.
A UH-60 Blackhawk landed on top of a
mountain top near USAG-Casey where Sgt.
1st Class Carl Paddie re-enlisted for his final
indefinite stay in the U.S. Army.
Paddie said the occasion was a different
way of reenlisting and a one-time experience
that he couldn’t pass up.
During his remarks, he said he loved
being a noncommissioned officer and was
glad to reenlist to serve. Paddie is acting
Launcher Platoon Sergeant for Bravo
battery, 6-52nd ADA.
“I wish my platoon and Soldiers were
there to share in the experience of this
unique locale,” said Paddie.
“Soldiers look to their NCO’s for
guidance and mentorship, so to be a part
of my Soldiers’ personal and professional
development is a great feeling. NCO’s
leading by example, maintaining moral and
ethical qualities, and doing the right thing Sgt. 1st Class Carl Paddie (left) with Lt. Col. Robert Kelley, 6-52 ADA commander. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scott Smith
in the absence of others exemplifies what it “The greatest thing about Sgt. 1st Class reenlistment, all of them would be up here sergeant at Fort Bliss, Texas. He also served
means to be an NCO.” Paddie is that if you dropped his Soldiers at in five and in formation,” said Kelley. in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Lt. Col. Robert Kelley, 6-52nd ADA the bottom of this mountain and told them During his 14-year career, Paddie has 2003 – 2004.
commander conducted the reenlistment they had 10 minutes to be up here for his served as a Bradley Commander and drill
ceremony and spoke highly of Paddie.
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News & Notes
Town Hall Meeting
The next USAG-Humphreys Community Town
Hall Meeting will take place at the Community
Activity Center 6-8 p.m., July 21. Everyone is
invited. Issues can be submitted no later than
July 15 to area3info@korea.army.mil.
Housing Office Closure
The Housing Office will be closed Friday, July
17 in observance of a Korean national holiday.
To accomodate customers the office will open
all day Thursday, July 16. Call 753-7358 for
more information.
Boreyong Mud Festival
Get down and dirty with Outdoor Recreation
as they travel to the Annual Boreyong Mud
Festival. They will be making two trips. All ages
are invited. Cost for the trip is $20. Bring extra
won for food and souvenirs, extra clothes and a
towel. Registration deadline for first trip is July
15. Call 753-3013 for more information.
College Fair
Child and Youth Services School Support
Services is looking for alumni from the
community to share information about their
college for the upcoming USAG-Humphreys
College Fair held at the CAC, 10:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m., Oct. 17. Contact Joseph Jacks at 753-
8274 or email joseph.jacks@us.army.mil.
Water Outage
Due to the replacement of the main water
line in the Freedom Road area, the following
buildings will experience water outage 9 a.m.-
5 p.m., July 11: 360, 550, 557, 558, 577, 579,
580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 693, 1127, 1130,
1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1137, 1138, 1640. Call
753-5073 for more information.
Power Outage
Due to the relocation of a temporary power
source, the following buildings will experience
water outage 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 11: 1201,
1205, 1209, 1212, 1216, 1218, 1219, 1220,
1222, 1223, 1224, 1225, 1228, 1229, 1230,
1237, 1239, 1240, 1241A-C, 1243, 1244, 1245,
1247, 1250, 1269, 1272, 1273, 1280A-B, 1281,
1284, 1291, 1292, 1294A-B, 1295, 1296, 1297,
1298, 1299, 1319, 1330, 12001, 12002, 12004,
12005, 12006, 12010. Call Mr. Gillespie at 753-
5073 for more information.
Humphreys American School
New student orientation will begin Aug. 24 at 11
a.m. in the HAS cafeteria. Meet and greet your
teacher 2-3 p.m., Aug. 28.
New Ration Control System
A new CAC reading system was implemented
in all retail exchange activities in Korea. The
new system will make transactions smooth and
quick for customers.
Humphreys Construction Update
As Humphreys Garrison grows during the
next several years construction projects will
cause interruptions of electrical and water
service as well as detours and delays on our
roads. We ask your patience as we transform
our post into the Installation of Choice on the
Korean Peninsula.
• Freedom Road water line replacement
is continuing. Please watch for construction
equipment in roadways and signal man
directing traffic.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and photos in
The Morning Calm Weekly and on the USAG-
Humphreys Command Channel. Please send any
information or products to Ken Hall at the USAG-
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at 754-8847
or kenneth.david.hall@korea.army.mil.
AREA III
Watershed project offers recreation option at Humphreys
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — A
new environmental watershed across
from Independence Park not only offers
indigenous wildlife a natural wetland
habitat, but it also provides a quiet park for
those who live and work here.
The $750,000, 4.5 acre project,
which officially opened on July 2, was a
collaboration between the Humphreys
Garrison Natural Resources Management
Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far
East District and Beautiful Environmental
Construction, based in Seoul.
“This was an environmental project for
a storm water retention basin and we had
several different objectives,” said Dr. David
W. Johnson, chief, Environmental Division,
Directorate of Public Works. “Not only is
it going to be good for us to be able to help
with the storm water quality but also to help
with the flooding down-stream. It will also
add recreational value to this portion of the
transforming installation.”
Johnson said the watershed park area is
a green project. Its bridges and railings were
constructed out of recycled materials and
water pumps and lighting are powered by
solar panels across the street from the site.
“Any power collected by the solar panels
is tied to the Humphreys main grids and
any stored energy goes directly back to the
garrison to save us on electricity from the
outside,” said Michael Stephenson, chief,
Natural Resources Management Branch.
Soldiers test-drive DUI simulator during Humphreys Family Safety Day
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Even
the most experienced drivers learned that
drinking and driving don’t mix as they took
simulated driving under the influence test-
drives in a 2010 Ford Mustang GT during
Family Safety Day here June 26.
Sheri Castro, Directorate of Public Works Environmental Protection Assistant, test drives the
driving under the influence simulator administered by Sal Salvucci, AAFES Car Sales Manager
during Family Safety Day at USAG-Humphreys June 26. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
The environmentally-friendly park
features walking trails, a picnic area,
waterfalls and a fountain.
“This was truly a team work effort by
Dr. Lee and Doc Johnson,” said Ted Kwon,
Environmental programs Project Manager,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East
District. “They gave us a great plan of how
this would all work out and BEC went above
and beyond their scope of work to present
a product such as this. I’m sure everyone at
Humphreys Garrison will appreciate it for
Visitors to the Beacon Hill Park can walk on wooded trails that feature benches and native Korean
tree and plant life. The environmentally-friendly park also features walking trails, a picnic area,
waterfalls and a fountain. — U.S. Army photo by Sarah Dobson
The car never left its parking spot but
through a computer-simulation program,
those who dared to take the test learned
quickly the effects of driving while drunk.
“Based on the test takers height, weight
and blood alcohol level the computer
simulation tries to paint a realistic scenario
of what it would be like to try and drive a car
and how hard it is to maintain control while
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many years to come.”
Visitors to the Beacon Hill Park can
walk on wooded trails that feature wooden
benches, native Korean tree and plant life,
and underwater lights.
“It was a pleasure working with
everyone at Humphreys,” said renovations
designer Dr. Lee, Suk-young, principle
investigator with Beautiful Environmental
Construction. “Doc Johnson’s hands-on
management helped me make the final
product beautiful.”
driving a car drunk,” said Sal Salvucci, Army
Air Force Exchange Car Sales Manager.
Family Safety Day participants were able
to watch people drive on a variety of city and
mountain highway driving courses in action
on a computer screen outside the car.
Pfc. Cherry Watkins, 4-58 Airfield
Operations Battalion took the mountain
highway driving test after – according to
the computer simulation – consuming three
mixed drinks.
“I couldn’t go faster and I’m a great
driver,” said Watson, who crashed into the
guardrails several times during her chance
at the wheel.
Watson, who drove the simulation as if
she were at a blood-alcohol level of .16 said
the test was not what she had expected.
“I felt I couldn’t go very fast at all,” she
said. “When I needed to over-correct, I
had to barely move the wheel and in the
beginning, I was going off the expressway.
Some people don’t know what it’s like to get
behind the wheel after having a few drinks
until it’s too late. The DUI simulator test
opens up our eyes to how sensitive a matter
driving under the influence is.”
Spc. Arnold Smith, 4-58 AOB stood
outside the car watching the computer screen
as Watkins battled to keep from crashing
into mountain highway guardrails.
“For safety reasons, the test will definitely
push you away from drinking and driving,”
said Smith after taking his simulated test
drive. “We need tests like this to help us
because we have enough Soldiers dying in
Iraq and we don’t need to be dying needlessly
because of drunk driving.”
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Garrison command team tackles issues from community

By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members
had the opportunity to meet the garrison
command team in the Humphreys Main
Exchange lobby during the lunch hour
July 2.
USAG-Humphreys commander Col.
Joseph P. Moore and garrison Command
Sgt. Major Jason K. Kim met with anyone
who had questions, comments or concerns
about quality of life and work here.
Soldiers asked questions concerning
command sponsorship, bus schedules and
taxi service.
“There can be complications between
taxi drivers and Soldiers when it comes to
an accurate currency exchange rate,” said
Kim. “Also, when Soldiers call a taxi to go
to the PX and ask the taxi driver to wait
at the curb side while they use an ATM
machine – they can’t do that – because the
rate is based on one stop so, if you stop at
the PX, the taxi meter restarts and some of
our Soldiers don’t understand this policy.
They may not also realize that once a taxi
goes outside the garrison gate, the meter no
longer has a $4 limit.”
Moore added that Soldiers tend to use
taxis like privately owned vehicles.
Company, 194th Combat Sustainment
Support Battalion asked Moore about the
process involved in obtaining permission
to own a POV in Korea.
Matthew said he and his wife were unable
to find specific POV information about
what joint domicile married couples were
entitled to compared to what command
sponsored married couples are eligible for.
Kim said he would make inquiries
regarding the POV application process for
joint domicile married couples; Younger said
commonly takes four months to process.
“It was good to have the command
team available to any Soldier to walk up
and address issues they may have,” said
Matthew. “It’s great to be able to talk with
post leadership with no directives and get
our issues addressed.”
At the end of the lunch time session,
Moore reflected on the command team’s
interaction with more than 30 Soldiers.
Cpl. Matthew Younger and his wife Cpl. Ruth younger, both of 520th Maintenance Company, “Everything we talked about with
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, talk about command sponsorship and joint domicile Soldiers was very good and I enjoyed it,”
guidelines with USAG-Humphreys Commander Col. Joseph P. Moore and USAG-Humphreys Moore said. “Everything Soldiers talked
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Kim the Humphreys PX July 2. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall about was something real and not merely
Providing an example, he said “Young have to be at formation in 20 minutes. The some kind of gripe. We’re going to do [this]
guys, when they get done with physical bus already went by and the next one won’t every month.”
training in the morning at 7:30 they’re due come in time so they have to take a taxi. The July 2 session at the Humphreys
for formation at nine o’clock back at the Now, they’re using it like a POV.” Main PX lobby was the first of monthly
unit. They go change, go eat breakfast and Cpl. Matthew Younger and his wife Cpl. sessions the command team plans to hold
then they look at their watch and realize they Ruth Younger, both of 520th Maintenance every payday.

Humphreys celebrates Independence Day with local community

U.S. and Korean Special Forces troops

parachuted down the airfield carrying the
American and Korean flags during the Fourth
of July evening celebrations at Independence
Park. Shown in the photo is Sgt. 1st Class
Bradley Norcutt, 39th Special Forces
Detachment-Korea, descending on Desiderio
Army Airfield during the jump July 4. — U.S.
Army photo by Bob McElroy
Korean vendors served a variety of Korean
USAG-Humphreys was open to all local community members during the three days of Fourth of July celebrations in order to celebrate together and American foods from booths and
and cultivate new friendships. Here, a Korean family enjoys the concert held at Independence Park, July 4. To download a high-resolution version provided carnival games, rides and inflated
of this and other Freedom Fest photos, log on to www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy slides for kids.
By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon gates to the community to celebrate, enjoy fireworks lit up the sky as crowds marveled In the back parking lot of Alaska Mining
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs and cultivate new friendships. at the sight. Company, the Humphreys Fire Department
The main events began late Saturday Throughout the weekend, the Splish and set up its inflatable fire house and ladder
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The afternoon, kicking off with the Eighth Splash Water Park and miniature golf were truck while 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
Fourth of July weekend at Humphreys was Army Band followed by entertainment opened for free to the public. Alaska Mining set up static displays of an AH-64 Apache
packed with three days of events and brought from Korean singers and dancers hosted by Company was open for all while next door and a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for all
the American and local Korean community Pyeongtaek City, as well as a performance by the bowling center offered open bowling for to see. The displays provided a rare photo
together to celebrate America’s 233rd the 2nd Republic of Korea Navy Fleet Band. one dollar per game. opportunity for the local visitors.
birthday during Freedom Fest 2009. Later, American and Korean Special Forces Next to Independence Park military The event culminated with a 30-minute
During the event the garrison opened its troops parachuted down on the airfield and units, Family Readiness Groups and local fireworks show July 4.
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Garrison intern wins U.S. Embassy UCC/Photo Contest
By Kim, A Yeon
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY — “U.S. Army Garrison
isn’t just an ordinary Army base but a miniature
America for me. I’m in Camp Henry now, so
this prize is more precious for me.”
So says Seo Jung-jung, intern for USAG
Daegu Army Community Services (ACS),
third prize winner of a photo contest co-
sponsored by the U.S. Embassy.
The Embassy has held the UCC/Photo
Contest since last year, to further the long
and treasured friendship between America
and Korea. The second contest started
with submissions April 17, and the award
ceremony was June 26.
The contest is open to anyone who is
a resident of Korea. And the theme is any
topic related to U.S. and Korea relations
including culture, history, people, tradition,
food, tourism, entertainment and so on. The
format is also unlimited.
“UCC/Photo Contest with U.S embassy
was posted up a notice on the board in my
university,” Seo said. “When I saw it, I wanted
to challenge. While I was working in ACS,
an agency in charge of the welfare of Soldiers
and their families, I could get many chances
to exchange cultures with Americans.”
At the contest, she won the third prize in
the photo section for a picture she took of
two civilians working for USAG Daegu.
“One day I visited the Korean restaurant
with Lynn and Susan,” she explained, “Lynn
was my customer and Susan was my co-
worker. They were new in Korea. At the
restaurant I could introduce many kinds
Great way to learn English: ‘Fun English Camp’ in Uljin
By Cpl. Lee, Jae Won
19th ESC Public Affairs
ULJIN — Thirteen Soldiers and officials
from 19th Expeditionary Sustainment
Command and United States Army
Garrison-Daegu volunteered to teach
English as a second language in a program
devised by 19th ESC and Uljin County
Office back in October 2006. Students
from six different elementary and middle
schools participated in this month English
camp June 27-28.
Each month Soldiers from the Sergeant
Audie Murphy Club volunteer to assist
teachers with English classes in Uljin
elementary, middle and high schools. Uljin
County is relatively isolated area due to lack
of highways and sequestered geographical
reasons. However, Soldiers from Area IV
have been tirelessly participating in this
program to help young Uljin students to
learn English, as well as, introduce them
to western culture. Additionally, with the
effort from Uljin County office, Soldiers and
officials were able to culturally and socially
interact with the people of Uljin.
The “Fun English Camp,” an English
program which instructors form groups of
four and visits six designated schools and
teach for two consecutive days. Students
learn English through puzzle games, guessing
games, group games, and other activities.
This camp was held at Pyonghae middle
school, and once again drew the attention of
approximately 100 students and parents.
“It is a great opportunity for students in
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(Left) Seo Jung-Jung gets the prize from Patrick J. Linehan, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs at the Award Ceremony
on June 26, 2009. (Right) This is the third prize picture of the U.S. Embassy UCC/Photo contest. Lynn and Susan are
enjoying Korean food in the picture. — U.S. Army photos by Moon, Jeong-Mi and Seo, Jung-Jung
of Korean foods and we could talk about
each other’s cultures. They were happy with
Korean food and really enjoyed them. I
participated in the contest with the picture
I took of them at the restaurant.”
The award ceremony was held at the
Information Resource Center in Seoul.
HHC, Daegu Garrison, Staff Sgt. Eric Fikes teaches English to one of Uljin students during the
‘Fun English Camp’. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee, Jae Won
Uljin area, but it is also a gifted opportunity
for us to teach them as well,” said Master
Sgt. Jennifer Bullock, resource management,
501st Sustainment Brigade, “I am glad
because this is a good way to give back to
the community.”
The friendship between 19th ESC and
Uljin county traces back to Oct. 2006,
when Brig. Gen. Raymond Mason, former
commanding general of 19th ESC, was
invited to “2005 Uljin Organic Food Expo”
and agreed to form a brotherhood with
Mayor Yong-Soo Kim, Mayor of Uljin
county. After Brig. Gen. Mason’s visit to
Uljin, Team 19, began to send Soldiers to
“I got the prize from Patrick J. Linehan,
Minister Counselor for Public Affairs,” said
Seo. “In my picture, there is the heart I want
to introduce Korea. I’m really enjoying
working at U.S. Army Garrison. I would
like to be civil diplomat for the better
America and Korea relationship. Though I
the county in order to teach English and to
culturally interact with local students and
community.
In August 2008, Brig. Gen. Mason
invited 29 Uljin students to Hawaii, where
Mason is currently stationed and guided the
group on a tour to see the beautiful creatures
of Hawaii, which deepened the Korea-U.S.
alliance.
Since the first camp, “Fun English Camp”
has gained tremendous momentum and
success. Uljin County is a rural area which
is known for its fishing and agricultural
lifestyle. As a result, students in Uljin are
not able to obtain sufficient educational
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will return to my university a month later,
U.S. Army Garrison and people will abide
in my memory forever.”
If you want to know more about the
U.S. Embassy UCC/Photo Contest, contact
http://seoul.usembassy.gov/ucc_contest.
html or call (02) 397-4732.
opportunities and resources. Acknowledging
the reality and the background, Team 19’s
support has been a heroic one to Uljin
County.
“As a regular participant of the program, I
am always excited to visit Uljin County and
interact with students. People appreciate us
for the fact that we teach our language and
culture to students, but actually they teach
us what is truly valuable in our lives,” said
Sgt. Brian Nile, U.S. Army Installation
Command-Daegu, “I felt this program was a
great way for Soldiers to interact with locals,
while students learn English, not to mention
this really supports a good relationship with
local organizations and society, he added. We
feel great that we have been receiving positive
feedbacks and students are highly responsive
and open minded to us,” Nile said.
“The opportunity for Koreans and
Americans to exchange their cultures is
an exciting aspect of our English camp,”
said Ms. Kim, Hae-Min, G-9 Community
Relations Intern, 19th ESC, “this is the best
thing that happens in this program. It is true
that the language they are learning, but it is
the interaction that takes place, which makes
this program special and distinguished.”
“I appreciate the effort and the dedication
of Uljin people throughout planning this
event as well as inviting us to their core
community,” said Pfc. Kim, Jong-Joon,
Staff Judge Advocate, 19th ESC, “both the
English camp and the food was worthwhile
for playing a bridge role between Korea and
the United States. I am proud of myself for
being a military diplomat,” he added.
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t News & Notes
USAG Daegu Gaming
If you want to meet other gamers in
Korea, then you can just provide your
Gamer tag or Online ID at your local
USAG Daegu Gaming Corner. Sign
up at your Community Activity Center
Today! You will have a chance to
organize and compete against other
local teams.
403rd AFSB Change of
Command
The Army Material Command, (AMC)
403rd Army Field Support Brigade
(AFSB) Would Like to Announce
‘403rd Army Field Support Brigade’-
Change of Command Ceremony. The
location is at Camp Walker Kelly Field
(Kelly Gym: Inclement Weather) on
July 22 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Outgoing
Commander: Col. Andre Q. Fletcher,
Incoming Commander: Col. Barry
Diehl. For more information, call 768-
7630.
Summer Basketball League
Register your team today at Camp
Carroll Sports Office (Bldg.135).
League starts on July 14. Coaches’
meeting is on July 9 at 11:30 a.m. If
you want more information, call 765-
8287.
Register for Classes!
This is Fall Session 1 2009. You can
register now open! If you want more
information, please contact Camp
Henry at 768-7857, fhenry@asia.
umuc.edu or Camp Carroll at 765-
7728, fcarroll@asia.umuc.edu.
Building Survey Notification
Syncadd Systems, Inc will be
conducting a space and manpower
survey of buildings on Camps Henry,
Walker, and Carroll until September
2009. They will be using a laser
measuring device to record the
dimensions of garrison facilities. They
will also be photographing building
exteriors, which has been approved
by USAG Daegu. Please afford them
access to the facilities to complete
this project. For information, call 768-
8760.
Daegu Spouses Association
Get Involved in your Community!
Daegu Spouses Association (DSA)
supports the community through
welfare donations and scholarships.
Find out more at www.taeguspouses.
org Be a part of something great! For
information, call 010-5846-0933.
We Want Your Stories
If you want to advertise any events or
information for the Area IV community
in the Morning Calm Weekly, please
send an e-mail to Cpl. Park Kyung-
rock, kyungrock.park@korea.army.mil
or 768-8070 for Camp Walker, Henry
and George and contact Cpl. Lee
Dodam, dodam.lee@korea.army.mil
for Camp Carroll.
AREA IV
SAS children learn about fire safety
By Angela Klingsieck
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER — The excited squeals
and chatter of children in little red plastic
fire hats filled the morning air July 1 at the
U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Camp Walker
Fire Station.
The children, from the Daegu Garrison
School Age Services, were treated to a tour of
the fire department, participating in various
activities in order to gain more knowledge
of how to react in the case of a fire.
“We wanted the children to know
how to be safe, what they should do, and
to learn how to make an escape route in
case of a fire. The children have been here
before, but every year it’s a different thing,
a different story,” said Joyce James, a CYS
program assistant.
James takes the kids to the fire department
sometimes three or four times a year to learn
about fire safety and prevention straight
from the mouths of the professionals.
The firefighters showed the children
many of the tools and gear that they use for
their work. The kids explored the inside of
a fire truck and even received a chance to
test out the driver’s seat.
“It was cool! I liked it a lot,” said Daegu
American School student James Smaw.
“But I thought it was scary when the guy
put his uniform on because he looks weird
and different.”
The idea of firemen being “scary” while
they’re suited up is a common description
among many of the children. No matter
Training Soldiers tops NCO’s priorities
By Cpl. Lee, Dodam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
Headquarters and Headquarters Co.
Soldier Sgt. Corey Swan recently represented
US Army Garrison Daegu at the Installation
Management Command (IMCOM) Korea
Region NCO of the Year Board at Camp
Casey.
Swan joined outstanding Soldiers from
throughout Korea competing for NCO
of the Year honors. The process lasted for
a week and there were many tasks that
all participants had to complete. It wasn’t
an easy piece of cake. Every participant
worked very hard to accomplish their
missions. Although Swan did not win, it
is a remarkable feat just to make it to the
final stage.
“First of all I made it there,” said Swan.
“That, in and of itself, is an achievement. I
didn’t win but I learned from my experiences
there. It is my opinion that being able to take
something with me away from that type of
experience always important. I was in the
company of professionals.”
Swan and the Soldiers he works with are
directly responsible for the coordination
of billeting and Life Support Area space
including MWR functions during exercises
that take place on Camp Carroll as well as
bettering the community around Camp
Carroll.
He joined the Army because that is what
he has been wanting since his childhood
and he wanted to do something for himself
and family. “Joining the military was always
something I wanted to do as a child,” he
Matt Haskin, Assistant Chief of Training, educates how to be safe from fire to the
children from School Age Services. - U.S. Army photo by Christopher Miller
what the children see in a fire suit, whether it
be “Darth Vader” or a menacing “spaceman,”
Deputy Fire Chief Andrew Allen hopes to
be able to change the attitude.
“In the case of a fire we don’t want them
to hide because when we come looking for
them, it’s difficult to find them,” said Allen.
“We want them to hear what a fireman
sounds like, see what he looks like and
everything else so that they can yell for help
and we can come find them.”
The fire department tries to have these
educational activities occur on a regular
basis. The firemen come to the DoDDs
said. “Almost all of the males in my family
have served in one branch or another. I just
fixated on the Army and that’s the branch I
ended up joining.”
As a non-commissioned officer, Swan
pointed out that training Soldiers is number
one responsibility. Generally Soldiers coming
fresh out of Basic Combat Training and
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schools from time to time and give out
informational video tapes to the schools
and Child Development Center to keep the
education constant.
Allen encourages everyone to be more alert
and proactive when it comes to fire safety.
The two biggest causes of fire, unattended
cooking and overloaded electrical outlets,
have common roots. They both occur due
to inattention and carelessness.
The fire department provides training to
anyone who wants to know more about fire
safety and prevention. For more information,
contact Andrew Allen at 768-6478.
Advanced Individual Training get deployed
at their duty station. NCOs needed to
prepare these new Soldiers for what they
will face down range which significantly
helps them to get familiar with their duty
and mission quickly and effectively.
“Leadership is that which motivates a
group of people to work towards a common
goal. A leader directs the action of his
subordinates and his personality and skills
are of such a caliber that it makes others
want to follow him.” Swan thinks NCOs
must have leadership which is essential to
achieve the mission.
He is on his initial tour in Korea and he
has been very satisfied with his experience
here. “This is my first time coming to Korea.
I didn’t know what to expect on my way
here but just a few weeks into my tour I
came to realize that Korea has a lot to offer
from the History to the people themselves.
They are always hospitably generous. I’ve
been welcomed with open arms into two
homes now. I entered a stranger and came
out a friend.”
Swan does not regret that he enlisted in
the Army. From the experience, he gained
and learned a lot. He lastly commented to
fellow Soldiers how they can spend their
time in a better way and what they should
do while serving their nation proud. “The
Army has a lot of things to offer you. Take
advantage of this to better yourself. It will
not only help you develop as a soldier
or leader but for all things that you will
encounter in this life. Pay attention to your
leaders and learn your job. These things are
essential for success.”
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Eighth United States Army learns
Implements excess stock reduction program and saves money
By Maj. LaTondra A. Kinley
19th ESC Public Affairs
Eighth United States Army in Korea
teamed up with elements of HQDA G4,
Army Materiel Command, and the Defense
Logistics Agency to validate, consolidate and
reduce excess stocks in the Korean Theater
of Operations. The team of experts learned
valuable lessons while transitioning from
legacy practices and implementing new
systems to the fullest. They used qualitative
business analysis to determine an efficient
course of action to eliminate excess stocks,
and then leveraged national partners AMC
and DLA to assist in a systematic approach
to Operational Project Stock Validation.
Aircraft fuel tanks are downloaded by a forklift
at the cargo loading area at the Theater
Consolidation Shipping Point. — U.S. Army
photos by Cpl. Jung, Hee Yoon
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As U.S. Army units on the Korean
pe¬ninsula began to draw down, 8th Army
realized asset visibility on theater excess
stocks were unclear for several reasons.
First, logisticians did not fully appreciate
that excess is largely a by-product of other
supply actions (i.e. MTOE changes,
new equipment fieldings, force structure
changes, etc.) and therefore predictable.
Secondly, 8th Army did not capture
or record the influx of other supply
actions within the various Standard Army
Management Information Systems. Finally,
8th Army did not have an integrated
supply system approach to move the excess
equipment effectively where it was needed
throughout the KTO, or off the Korean Aircraft fuel tanks are downloaded by a forklift at the cargo loading area at the Theater Consolidation
peninsula if excess to KTO requirements. Shipping Point, Cp. Carroll. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jung, Hee Yoon
The Eighth Army team developed a created a regional distribution center also end of each fiscal year. Although complete
results-oriented method to identify and known as a Theater Consolidation Shipping elimination of excess did not occur in fiscal
consolidate all excess stocks on peninsula, Point (TCSP). The partnering with DLA year 2008, 8th Army has made great strides
developed an asset visibility system, and allowed Non-Army Managed Item (NAMI) in the retrograde of excess stocks in the
integrated a joint theater consolidation requisitions to be filled locally with items on KTO. Now there is a positive identification
shipping point for all excess retrograde hand; this was a key component of the L6S of excess equipment, where the equipment
operations. Project. The change significantly reduced is located, and most importantly a definitive
Eighth Army overcame the operational the cost of OCONUS shipping and reduced timetable of when the equipment will clear
project stock validation challenge through customer wait time. For items not available the peninsula.
a Lean Six Sigma project. The L6S study locally, the requisition was passed back to Eighth Army units can now forecast
found that there were up to approximately the national level for fill from other sources their excess materiel posture six months
5,000 duplications in inventory stocks at worldwide. Eighth Army found the need to a year in advance and set conditions for
multiple warehousing facilities and stock to team up with national partners vital to elimination of excess early on. To this end,
locations throughout the peninsula. sus¬taining the war fighter and optimizing 8th Army now controls excess materiel
The L6S project also identified an sustainment systems in the KTO. management and reduction in Korea
enabler in one national partner, the Defense Eighth Army set an objective to eliminate improving accountability and reducing costs
Logistics Agency. With DLA, the Army excess materiel on the peninsula by the associated with excess equipment
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APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS
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Camp Carroll
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