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Obama visits Yongsan

President Barack Obama is greeted by Installation Management Command Korea Region commanding general, Brig. Gen. John Uberti at the helipad on Yongsan Garrison,
Nov. 19. Over 3,000 community members, mostly students, turned out on 10th Corps Blvd. near Seoul American Elementary School to catch a glimpse of the President. Uberti
escorted Obama to Osan Air Base for a Troop Rally with more than 1,500 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines.— U.S. Army photos by Slade Walters (top) and Dave Palmer.

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Veteran Jobs
OHA Update
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USAG-Casey
USAG-Yongsan
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New Cable Choices
Holiday Messages
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Obama visit
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H1N1 Update
Korean Page
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NEWS
Executive Order Seeks More Veterans in Government
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signed an executive
order recently aimed at hiring more veterans to work in the federal
government.
A government-wide Council on Veterans’ Employment will be chaired by
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki.
The order calls on each federal agency to establish a veterans employment
program office designed to help veterans get through the maze of paperwork
as they apply for positions in the federal work force and mandates that
agencies train personnel specialists on veteran employment policies.
It calls on agencies to work with the Defense Department and VA to
develop and apply technologies designed to help disabled veterans.
A smaller steering committee that includes the defense, VA and labor
secretaries and the director of the Office of Personnel Management also
was created by the order. The smaller committee will focus on the kinds
of employment opportunities available to veterans and the assistance that
they need to transition from the military to federal civilian jobs.
Marilee Fitzgerald, acting deputy undersecretary of defense for civilian
personnel policy, said the executive order is intended to promote and
showcase opportunities for veterans. “The idea is to generate attention to
the skills and capabilities that our men and women in the military possess
across the federal government,” she said.
The Defense Department has 750 career fields and employs about
350,000 veterans. “We’re very fortunate in the Defense Department to
understand how good our veterans are and how they train, what they do,
and other federal agencies don’t,” Fitzgerald said in an interview. “The
idea is to ensure we can leverage and coordinate our efforts across the
federal entity to ensure they become as acquainted with our veterans as
the Department of Defense.”
The directors of the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of
Management and Budget have placed special emphasis on improving the
hiring process government-wide, Fitzgerald said, and the veterans initiative
will benefit from that. The federal hiring process will be streamlined to make
it easier for people to apply for federal jobs, she explained.
Noel Koch, deputy undersecretary of defense for wounded warrior care
and transition policy, said the executive order will make it easier for disabled
2009 Overseas Housing Allowance Survey underway
The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility
survey for Servicemembers living on the economy and
authorized OHA is here.
All Service members, that reside off-post and receive OHA,
should take the survey via https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/
oha/survey/novoha.html.
To complete the survey respondents should review actual
Retiree Corner:
AAFES to the Rescue
By Jack Terwiel
Military Retiree Assistance Office
In the Retiree Corner column published Nov. 6, I discussed
how to get on-line economically. I suggested the first step to
getting on-line was to purchase a low-cost netbook computer.
A retiree later contacted me and asked how a retiree without
SOFA status could order a netbook if the retiree could not
receive items weighing more than one pound through APO
mail.
The solution is at your Army & Air Force Exchange Service
(AAFES) Main Exchange Customer Service counter.
Any authorized AAFES patron is able to place an order
through Customer Service for delivery to the AAFES store.
I checked the AAFES web site and found that AAFES offers
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President Barack Obama greets guests in the Oval Office before
signing an executive order on the Employment of Veterans in
the Federal Government, Nov. 9, 2009. – Official White House
Photo by Pete Souza
veterans to gain federal employment. Medical advances have changed
just what a disability is in the United States today, he noted.
“We have double amputees jumping out of airplanes, and they still
are able to serve in the military,” Koch said. “We have a different idea
about what is fit to fight than we used to have.”
The problems come with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic
stress disorder. “There is still a stigma associated with that, no matter what
we try to do to erase that,” he said. “They don’t want this on their record.
Many of our people want to go into law enforcement, for example. If
you’ve got this on your record, there is a prejudice against people who
have this disorder from carrying weapons. These are just some of the
obstacles these people face.”
The president’s order will go a long way toward solving many of these
problems, Koch said, noting that the Defense Department and the VA
hire many veterans.
“Department of Homeland Security could and should [hire
veterans],” he said. “Where the real issue comes is with the domestic
agencies – Department of Transportation, Health and Human Services,
Education and so on. There, the numbers [of veterans hired] are much
lower, and we have to correct that.”
bills or records of their utilities and maintenance expenses
for the last 12 months.
A by month average for the utility and maintenance
portion is required unless utilities are included in their rent.
If this is the case a monthly flat rate utility supplement is
already included in their OHA.
The survey stays open until Dec. 14.
several models of netbook from different manufacturers.
To take advantage of the delivery to the store, place your
order at the Customer Service desk to ensure that the proper
delivery address is placed with your order. When the order
is filled at AAFES Hq, your order is placed with items to be
delivered to the AAFES Main Store. When it arrives, Customer
Service will notify you that your order has been received and
you can pick it up at the Customer Service desk.
This is a good opportunity to remind retirees that shopping
at AAFES is not limited to what you see on the shelves. The
AAFES catalog offers a wide range of products that can
be ordered for delivery to the store. AAFES also continues
to partner with other retail stores to expand your shopping
options. Check AAFES on-line to see the merchants that have
teamed with AAFES to offer even more of a choice.
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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: Assault and Battery; Failure

to Obey an Order or Regulation (2ID
Alcohol Policy); Subject #1 and Victim
#1 were involved in a verbal altercation
which turned physical, when Subject
#1 struck Victim #1 in the face with
an open hand and a closed fist.
Upon arrival of MP’s Subject #1
was apprehended and transported
to the PMO, where Subject #1 was
administered a Portable Breath Test,
with a result of 0.174% BAC. Due
to Subject #1’s level of intoxication,
Subject #1 was not advised of their
legal rights and was processed and
released to their unit with instructions
to report to the PMO at a later time.
On Nov. 17, Subject #1 reported to the
PMO, where Subject #1 was advised
of Subject #1’s legal rights, which
Subject #1 invoked. Subject #1 was
processed and released to their unit.
This is a final report.

Area II: Larceny of Private Funds;

Curfew Violation; At 12:30 a.m., Nov.
10, Subject #1 and #2 removed an
unknown amount of Korean currency
in Victim #1’s taxi cab. Subject #1and
#2 then fled the scene. Subject #1
and #2 were apprehended by Korean
National Police and transported to
the Gangnam Korean National Police
Station, where they were charged by
the Korean National Police for Special
Larceny. Subject #1 and #2 were
processed and released into Military
Police custody and transported to the Fall is festival time in Korea, with food to eat and food as art. In Seoul, COEX hosted “Food Week” last week. This is the traditional “Tteok Cake”
PMO, where they were advised of their shaped into a Panda eating Bamboo with a pumpkin and baby chicks. With their own Kimchi Museum and Aquarium the COEX Mall is always an
legal rights, which Subject #1 waived, entertaining trip, visit their site at http://www.coexmall.com/language/en/html/store.asp to learn more. — Photo courtesy of Dave Palmer
rendering a written sworn statement

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities

denying the offense, and Subject #2
invoked. Subject #1 and Subject #2
were processed and released to their
unit. Investigation continues by Military
Police Investigators.

Area III: Driving Under the Influence;
Tr a f f i c A c c i d e n t ; D a m a g e t o
Government Property; Failure to
Maintain Control of Vehicle; Subject
#1, operating a POV, failed to maintain
control of their vehicle and struck a
light pole at an off-post intersection.
Damages to Subject #1’s vehicle
consisted of major disabling damages
to the front and left side of the vehicle.
Damages to the light pole consisted
of dents and scratches. Subject #1
was administered a portable breath
test by Korean National Police, with a
result of 0.118% blood alcohol content.
Subject #1 was apprehended by
Korean National Police and transported
to the Pyongtaek Korean National
Police Substation, where Subject #1
was charged by KNP for Driving under
the Influence and Obligation for Safe
Driving. Subject #1 was processed and
released into Military Police custody and
transported to the PMO, where Subject
#1 was processed and released to their
unit. This is a final report.
Area IV: Traffic Accident; Damage to
Private Property; Hit and Run; Unknown
person(s), operating an unknown
vehicle, struck Victim #1’s POV on an
unnamed road off-post and fled the
scene. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle
consisted of a broken head light, dents
and scratches to the left front fender
and the left rear fender, scratches to
the left rear bumper and quarter panel,
a damaged tire, and a smashed left
front bumper. Investigation continues
by the Korean National Police and
Military Police.
Changing of the Royal Guards Ceremony
Every day visitors to Gyeongbokgung palace
can watch a reenactment of the “Changing of the
Royal Guards” ceremony, which takes place at
the Gwanghwamun and Heungnyemun plazas.
The royal guards of the Joseon Dynasty
(1392~1910) were in charge of protecting the
gates of the capital city and the royal palace.
The royal palace guards, who were known as the
‘Wanggung Sumunjang’, had the very important
duty of protecting the king. They were in charge of
opening and closing the palace gates, inspecting
all visitors, and maintaining a close surveillance
of the palace. They were divided into day and
night shifts, and this ceremony used to take place
whenever the shifts changed over.
The ceremony is reenacted exactly as it used
to be held, with guards wearing the Joseon
uniforms, carrying traditional weapons and
playing instruments. The ceremony takes place
every hour on the hour from 10:00 am to 3:00
p.m. Visitors can also try on the historic uniforms
of the royal guards and take photographs in front
of Gyeonghoeru, thought to be the most beautiful
pavilion in Gyeongbokgung palace.
USO Panmunjom Tour
The USO Panmunjom tour is one of the best
ways to understand the situation, the tensions,
and the reality of the North and South Korea
division. From the time you start to prepare
for the trip until your last view of the barbed
wire fence that lines the “Freedom Road” or
“Unification Road” (the highway connecting Seoul to
Panmunjom), your understanding of the recent history
of Korea will take on a new dimension. In preparing for
the trip, don’t forget to follow the Dress Code for the
Panmunjom tour. You can download the dress code
from this site http://affiliates.uso.org/Korea/ or pick
one up at the USO. Also, very important, be sure to
bring your passport or military ID the day of the tour.
The Panmunjom tour is one of the most popular tours
the USO offers. Please make sure to make your
reservation far in advance to ensure a place.
Trip to the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Joseon Dynasty began in 1392 and lasted for
519 years. Rarely have any of the world’s royal
dynasties lasted for over half a thousand years, but
what is even more surprising is that the tombs of all
the kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty have
been preserved until the present day. The roads to
the royal tombs lead travelers to an auspicious place.
The sites of the royal tombs were carefully selected
by Feng Shui experts, and the landscape, structures,
and architecture surrounding the tombs combined to
produce the highest art form of the time. Royal tomb
sites are picturesque and places to relax and escape
from the bustle of the city.
Mountain Trout Ice Festival
The Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout)
Ice Festival will be taking place Jan. 9-31, 2010,
in Hwacheon in Gangwon province. This virtually
untouched region is known as the first area in Korea
that freezes over in winter, and the river is covered
with a thick layer of ice. Visitors can try out ice
fishing, and those who are feeling brave can try
to catch mountain trout with their bare hands. As
well as fun activities and performances, there is
also an exhibition of ice sculptures that took 20
weeks to prepare. Visitors can sample raw and
grilled mountain trout, both of which are delicious.
To get to the festival, take a bus from Dong Seoul
terminal to the Hwacheon bus terminal (estimated
travel time of 2hrs 40min). From the bus terminal,
it will take around 10 minutes by foot to get to the
festival grounds. Detailed Info on the location can
be found at www.narafestival.com.
Ski Resorts in Korea
Most ski resorts in Korea are located in Gangwon-do
Province, as it gets the most snow, however skiers
looking for a quick and convenient weekend outing,
will be happy to know that there are resorts in the
Seoul suburbs as well. Gangwon-do is the first area
of Korea to greet the winter, so the ski season there
starts the earliest and lasts the longest, too. There
are a number of mountains of various altitudes in
the province, offering unbeatable conditions for
skiing and snowboarding. Korea’s ski resorts are
an ideal winter getaway, whether you go for the
sports or just to relax and enjoy the snowy winter
panorama from a steamy hot tub.
Sources: 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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Top 4 Performer Of The Month

–October–
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Armstrong
 
Unit/Section: HQ AFN Korea
Duties: Broadcast Producer
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Follow-on: Aviano Air Base, Italy

Staff Sgt. Jason Armstrong serves as a Broadcast Producer at the American Forces Network
Korea Headquarters. During the month of October, Armstrong was hand selected to
provide in-depth coverage of the Secretary of Defense’s visit to South Korea. His coverage
promoted the Republic of Korea and U.S. alliance to 2.6 million viewers around the world.
As a dedicated student, Armstrong completed an accelerated college course, earning an “A”
and maintaining an overall 3.8 GPA. Because of his aggressive course load, he will complete
his Community College of the Air Force Associates in Broadcasting this year. Outside of
the work place, Armstrong is also an outstanding example of service before self as a weekly
volunteer with the command sponsored youth group, Club Beyond. As a volunteer youth
leader, he dedicated 15 hours providing a positive example and support to more than 60
middle school and high school students stationed at Yongsan Army Garrison. Armstrong’s
selfless attitude and professionalism makes him a stellar role model to his fellow Airmen
and The Top 4 is proud to recognize him and his outstanding accomplishments for the
month of October, 2009.

— MSgt. Gary Ellingson

Yongsan Top 4 Association

A Sneak Preview: “AXN Beyond” and “SET” Cable Channels

IMCOM-Korea FMWR

YONGSAN GARRISON — FMWR Cable Television will offer viewers a sneak preview
of two new cable channels, AXN Beyond and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), from
Nov. 25 to Dec.3.
These run two channels will run for a week to give viewers on IMCOM installations a sneak
preview of the exciting new programming now available on FMWR Cable Television.
AXN Beyond is a 24/7 destination for “out of the ordinary” content, with a program line-
up that includes paranormal and supernatural, science fiction, horror and suspense dramas.
AXN Beyond features shows such as Criss Angel – Mindfreak, Supernatural, Lost, Better Off
Ted, Fear Itself, Ghost Adventures, Haunting Evidence, and other exciting shows.
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) is a female-skewed channel that men will enjoy
too. This trendsetting channel provides smart entertainment – sexy, chic, sophisticated and
witty shows – with strong female leads and female-driven content, and features a variety of
program genres such as fashion, lifestyle, drama, comedy and reality.
FMWR is bringing these new services without an increase in the subscriber costs for the
premium service.
These two cable channels can be found on channels #57 and #58. This preview will be
on IMCOM installations only. The de-scrambling will started on Nov. 25 and will run until
Dec. 3.
For more information, visit FMWR CATV Website at http://www.mwrkorea.com/
cabletelevision.html or call 738-CATV (2288).
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Sitting on the prosecutor’s seat, Hwang, Hye-joo (left) and Capt. Patrick Scudieri, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team Trial Counsel, (right) are listening to a
defense witness Nov. 14 in the Office of Staff Judge Advocate. The children made a visit to the Close Combat Tactical Trainer as well, in order to foster a good
relationship between the U.S. Army legal staff and the local community. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kim, Tae-hoon

Local children decide legal case on Casey

By Cpl. Kim, Tae-hoon
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Kindergarten
children reached a verdict in a court and
operated a virtual tank when 53 Pullip
Kindergarten School children were invited
Nov. 13 to the Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate General at USAG-Casey.
Pullip Kindergarten, located near
USAG-Casey, is a local institution who
educates children in a traditional manner.
The purpose of the visit was for them to get
acquainted with the U.S. Army base.
“Since Dongducheon is known as a
military camp-side town, people outside
think badly of it,” said Kim, Jong-sun,
Pullip Kindergarten headmistress. “Children
may have this negative attitude. I hope
they become proud of their town by
understanding how the Korean and U.S.
Army installations serve their country. Also,
I wanted them to look at the U.S. Army as
a friend or neighbor instead of occupation
forces.”
After being greeted by the legal staff
in the office, the children participated in
a mock trial, a simplified legal scenario,
which imitated a real court. The scenario of
the day was about a military officer charged
with assault. He struck his subordinate who
supposedly tried to steal his wallet, but
claimed he merely intended to give it back
to his boss. Seated in a jury box, 12 children
came to the conclusion the officer was not
guilty because the theft took place first.
“This mock trial was a show for children,”
said Capt. Ronald Freeman, chief of legal
assistance. “This was the first time we have
done this while I have been here. I think it is
a great program to introduce the children to
what we do in a real military court.”
Next, they made a visit to the Close
Combat Tactical Trainer, the virtual
simulation trainer used for mechanized
infantry units.
After getting a short briefing, the children
actually got into a virtual tank, which
displays a combat environment and played
with it for a while. Although the Trainer
was originally installed for training, it was
enough for the children to get familiar with
what Soldiers do.
Since there is not an official Good
Neighbor Program for young children,
Kim looked to one of her friends, Cho, Mi-
kyong, who works at the Casey Legal Center,
which began a relationship between the legal
office and the children of the class.
“We are happy to have them here,”
Freeman said. “They were able to come on
post, eat lunch, and just hang out with us. I
think these things help children find it easier
to be around us, and it make us realize we
are here for more than just a one-year tour. I
think it is great to have children de-mystified
about what we are and why U.S. Soldiers are
in their country.”

Warriors run in honor

of Veterans on Casey
By Cpl. Kim, Tae-hoon
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Sunshine
and excitement filled the air as more than
400 Soldiers lined up to participate in the
Veteran’s Day 5 kilometer run Nov. 11 in
front of the Hanson Field House, USAG-
Casey.
“Veterans Day 5km run is to honor
our veterans who served in all of our wars
and conflicts to guard our country and the
freedom we enjoy,” said Jim Williams, Casey
sports director. “All of us are very proud to
be here working with them and serving with
the Soldiers”
Winner of the Men’s Division, 29
years and under, was James Debern, with
a time of 19:18. He crossed the finish line
first among 406 runners while holding the
battery guidon.
“It was good. There were perfect weather
conditions today. Everything was great,”
Debern said. “I did it for Veterans Day to
show support for all the Veterans and all of
our Warriors. I would like to say thank you
very much.”
Veterans Day is an annual American
holiday, which honors the 24.9 million
veterans in the United States. It was initially
celebrated as Armistice Day, the anniversary
of the signing of the Armistice that ended
World War I in 1918. However, Congress
amended the act and replaced ‘Armistice’
with Veterans to emphasize the meaning of
sacrifice, and it has been known as Veterans
Day ever since.
“Total participants were 406 Soldiers,
which is the second largest number among
all the sporting events held this year.” James Debern runs with the battery guidon for his unit during the Veterans
Williams said. “Although Nov. 11 was Day 5km run Nov. 11 in front of the Hanson Field House. He crossed the finish
a normal work day for the 2nd Infantry line first among 406 participants with a time of 19:18. The large number of
Division, a lot of units encouraged their participants was due to Soldiers wishing to honor Veterans and to compete for
Soldiers to participate in the 5km run. Most the Commander’s Cup as well as train for coming sports events like the 8 mile
units substituted this run for their morning Rucksack Challenge on the following weekend at USAG-Casey. — U.S. Army
physical training.” photo by Cpl. Kim, Tae-hoon
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News & Notes

Area I Workforce Town hall

Soldiers gather turkeys at PBC
The next Garrison Area I Workforce
Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for
Dec. 9, USAG-Casey and USAG-
Red Cloud Theaters, 9:30-11:30
a.m. Please send in any questions,
concerns, or topics that you would
like to receive information on to the
Plans, Analysis, and Integration Of-
fice. For more information call: 732-
6229..

AAFES Gasoline Discount

Have you ever heard of any orga-
nization offering 20 cents off a gal-
lon of gas? From Nov. 30 through
Dec. 4, AAFES is offering a 20 cent
discount off a gallon of gas when
custormers use their Military STAR
card for gasoline purchases. For
more information call: 010-5475-
2101.

Women’s Professional
Development Symposium
The Women’s Professional Devel-
opment Symposium will be held
in the USAG-Casey Community
Activity Center, Bldg# 2475 Dec. 8
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For informa-
tion call: 732-6277.

H1N1 Vaccine
and Immunizations
Immunizations for USFK Families
is a great opportunity for parents to Pfc. William Gasper and Harmony Gasper pick up a turkey, which was donated by Spring of Acacia Lodge in
accompany children for their vac- appreciation for Army families Nov 18 in the Red Cloud and Casey Pear Blossom Cottages. Spring of Acacia
cination at Casey. Specific times, Lodge, a nonmilitary charity organization, which branches out around the world, contributed turkeys and other
locations and future dates are pub- holiday food ingredients for 24 Warrior Country families to celebrate Thanksgiving day. — U.S. Army photo by
lished via command and medical Cpl. Kim, Tae - hoon
channels. For more information
call: 732-8210.

Central Issue Facility Closure

The USAG-RC Central Issue Facil-
Casey Popeye’s opens after renovation
ity and the Camp Casey Satellite
Facility will be closed for all opera-
tions Nov. 26 to celebrate Thanks-
giving. Additionally, both facilities
will be closed for all operations on
Nov.27 in support of Soldier Train-
ing Day Holiday. The CIF and the
Satellite Office will re-open for op-
erations Nov. 30 (8 a.m. for the CIF
and 8:30 a.m. for the Satellite Fa-
cility). For emergencies call: 010-
9971-1980.

Power Outage on Red Cloud

There will be a power outage on
USAG-Red Cloud Nov. 28 from
8 a.m. until noon to install a new
transformer for building number
S-322. For more information call:
732-9103.

Area I Christmas Tree Lightings

USAG-Casey tree lighting will be
held Dec. 1, 6 p.m. followed by chil-
dren having photos taken with San-
ta at the Gateway Club. USAG-Red
Cloud tree lighting will be held Dec.
2, 6:00 p.m. followed by children
having photos taken with Santa at
the CG’s Mess. Camp Stanley tree
lighting will be held Dec. 8, 5 p.m.
followed by children having photos
taken with Santa at the Community
Activity Center.
Staying in the same location for the past 17 years with very little construction or changes having taken place, Kim, Myong-
For more News and Notes log on chol (second from left), Popeye’s store manager, holds up a ribbon that was cut for a special re-opening ceremony for the
to the USAG-Red Cloud web site
Casey’s Popeye’s that underwent renovations for two weeks; accompanied with Kim in the ribbon cutting was Command
at: http://redcloud.korea.army.mil/
Sgt. Major Nidal Saeed (left), USAG-Casey command sergeant major and Lt. Col. Richard Fromm (right), USAG-Casey
commander, Nov. 17 in front of the USAG-Casey Popeye’s. The eight-time award winning Popeye’s location received
brand new tiles, a paint job, a new ceiling, and more tables. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
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Air Force flies high over

Army 16-6 in flag football
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Air Force
toppled Warrior Country 16-6 during the
third annual Flag Football Championship
held Nov. 21 in Schoonover Bowl.
“Army boasted at the last championship
about how Air Force has not shown up with
a competitive team,” Air Force Maj. James
Goode, coach for the Osan Air Force Base
football team said.
“We did show up today, and it meant
a lot to my team to come out and put on
a good performance. Everyone played
hard. Having played each other two times
before; facing each other for the third time
at Schoonover Bowl,
Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Johnson, quarterback for the Osan Air Force Base flag “Army thought they had figured their
football team, dodges a USAG-Casey football player at the Army vs. Air Force opponent out and knew them a lot better
Championship game, Nov. 21 at the USAG-Casey Schoonover Bowl. Johnson than the other teams that have faced the tall
and the Air Force team defeated the Warrior Country 16-6 for the third time this and fast Air Force team from Area III.”
year in the regular season and now leads the Army vs. Air Force championship We came up early in the season and
series 2-1. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker played this team and won both games.
There was not a cloud in the sky, just
perfect weather for playing, said Staff Sgt.
Chris Jackson, quarterback, commenting
on the surprise of such pleasant weather
after having seen snow the night before the
final game.
Starting the game on a positive note, Air
Force came on the field scoring not only on
their second possession, but capitalizing on
their opponent’s mistakes in scoring on both
two point conversions.
However, Army did not hit a low point
in the game until the second half.
The possession arrow changed more
than five times as both Army and Air Force
turned the ball over several times with
interceptions and the inability to convert
on fourth downs.
“I didn’t have to say anything; adversity
means nothing to this team because we have
been playing together every day. This team
plays with heart; we understand how to
come over and react to turnovers and that
is what we did,” Goode said.

Warrior Country’s finest

basketball players take
on SKY basketball team
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Ser ving
Knowledge to Youth street ball basketball
players came to Casey’s Carey Physical
Fitness Center Nov. 20 to visit Soldiers and
Family members.
These players use street ball as a way to
share vital messages about the importance
of education, staying drug-free, and making
the right choices in life. All members of the
team live their messages and practice what
they preach.
They hold college degrees and give back
much of their free time in seminars as well
as teaching students in the classroom.
Many of the players on the SKY team
hail from the famous AND 1 street ball
mix tape tour that began in 1996 where the
players received their street ball nick names
such as Shane ‘the Dribbling Machine’
Woney, point guard, and player coach for
SKY, Anthony ‘Half Man Half Amazing’
Hayward, center, and Earv ‘I’ll Be Right
Back’ Opong, point guard.
“We are bringing the United States to
Soldiers because many are homesick having
left the states for the first time or staying in
a foreign country for more than six months.
It feels good being able to give back to our
Soldiers,” Dennis ‘the Spyda’ Chism, SKY
shooting guard said.
The heavy manned USAG-Casey post
basketball team practiced and prepared
for their coming game, but the SKY team,
composed of nine players, showed no signs of
jet lag or fatigue as they out-scored Warrior
Country’s best players 58-39 while pleasing
the crowd with amazing slam dunks, alley
oops and crafty dribbling techniques.
“Honor and pride is the first thing you
get when you see your own country holding
it down for the USA trying to keep peace
and doing things the right way. You guys
have given much to serve your country. We
want you to have fun, and see this event
as a stress reliever. We hope everyone that
came out smiled during some part of the
event, and most of all, had a good time,”
Chris ‘the Rain Man’ Crumpler, shooting
guard, said.
When coming out of the locker rooms,
the SKY team made an announcement to
the audience.
Woney said he decided he would not
play the remainder of the game and would
assist the SKY team as a player coach,
and additionally, the SKY team would
tie the game at 58-58 to make it more
interesting.
Warrior Country, despite being given a
chance to redeem themselves and silence
Pope, with 9:01 remaining in the game,
could not stop Crumpler as he passed the
ball off of the back board from the left side
of the key to the right side where Sheiku ‘the
Sic One’ Abba, SKY power forward, tied the
game for SKY 85-85.
Crumpler capitalized on the very next
possession by “raining down,” as Pope loudly
stated, a three pointer and taking the lead
from Warrior Country.
After taking the first and only time out
of the game at 4:16 in the second half,
Warrior Country’s finest was shut down by
Crumpler and Chism as they dunked on
and threw outlandish passes and alley oops Dennis ‘Spyda’ Chism, Serving Knowledge to Youth basketball player, prepares
to each other and Hayward as they defeated to perform his signature slam dunk in which he hangs on the rim upside down
the Warrior Country 105-94. Although the like Spiderman during the SKY’s team tour Nov. 20 at the USAG-Casey Carey
championship is finished, Area I flag football Fitness Center. Chism and the SKY team defeated the USAG-Casey post team
will continue to the end of the season. 105-94. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
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Kimchi-making event brings community together

By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon (above) Executive Vice President of LG Electronics Kim Young-kee (right) prepares a batch of kimchi with Yongsan
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs community members and Korean volunteers Nov. 21 on Lombardo Field during the Kimchi-making for Charity event;
(below) United States Forces Korea commander Gen. Walter Sharp prepares kimchi. — U.S. Army photos by Pfc.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Despite near-freezing Kim Hyung-joon
temperatures, Yongsan community members teamed up
Nov. 21 with their Korean neighbors for the heart-warming
task of preparing kimchi, a traditional Korean spiced
cabbage food, for the less fortunate.
The Kimchi-making for Charity event was hosted
by U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan, sponsored by LG
Electronics, and organized by Child Fund-Korea and
the Korean-Foreigners Friendship Cultural Society on
Lombardo Field.
United States Forces Korea Commanding Gen. Walter
Sharp and Joanne Sharp, USAG-Yongsan Commander Col.
Dave Hall and family, and approximately 300 volunteers
participated in the event which attracted both children
and adults.
In his opening remarks, Hall said that Good Neighbor
events were one of the highlights of living in Korea as an
American.
“I am continually amazed and proud of the outpouring
of goodwill we demonstrate day-in and day-out together.
Today’s kimchi-making event will provide food for the less
fortunate. This is what makes days like today so special.
We are partners in helping those in need. What a better
way to capture the true spirit of our shared motto, ‘Kapshi
Kapsida,’ We Go Together.”
Executive Vice President of LG Electronics Kim Young-
kee said that the great success of the charity program would
not have been possible without support of Gen. Sharp,
Hall, and international organizations such as the United
Nations Environment Program, World Food Program, and
International Vaccine Institute.
American Soldiers and volunteers wearing aprons and
rubber gloves stuffed pickled cabbage with a special red
curry paste provided in large batches. biggest names in the electronics industry with our American American Forces Network, Korea Defense Media,
“This is my first time making kimchi,” said Yongsan’s community to help the less fortunate,” said Garrison Korean Broadcasting System, Seoul Broadcasting System,
Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Community Relations Officer An Chang-sin. “In addition and Yonhap News provided media coverage of the event,
Soldiers representative Sgt. Bryon McGainey. “Not all of to making Kimchi, volunteers were treated to traditional which highlighted the unusual and entertaining sight of
us get to make it, but now we know what all is about. My Korean foods and an entertainment performance. I am glad Americans preparing kimchi, said Garrison Community
kimchi tastes wonderful.” to see families bonding while making kimchi in order to Relations Assistant Yun Ho-song.
Volunteers who worked up an appetite were invited to set the conditions for positively impacting the lives of the In his closing remarks, Hall thanked volunteers. “I know
complementary traditional foods like Bin Dae Duk (Korean less fortunate.” that I have had a great time today! We are happy to do
pancake), Bo Ssam (boiled pork), traditional baked potato, Approximately 4,000 heads of kimchi - two truckloads something for our Korean neighbors who do so much for
dumplings, and crab soup. - were handmade and will be distributed to the elderly and us. So on behalf of 25,000 folks living in Garrison Yongsan,
“This was a great event bringing together one of the orphans living in Seoul. thank you very much for this great partnership.”
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News & Notes Better CYSS Central Registration office opened

2009 Yongsan Community Tree
Lighting Ceremony
The 2009 Yongsan Community Tree
Lighting Ceremony will be held next to the
South Post Fire Station Dec. 3, 5-7 p.m.
Photos with Santa and helpers and free hot
refreshments and soups will be available.
Special carols from Yongsan Community
Members will also be sung. For information,
call 738-5254.
20 Cents Off Per Gallon
You can save 20 cents off per gallon when
you use your Military Star card to pay for
gas at the AAFES Gas Station Nov. 30-
Dec. 4, 5 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 5 a.m. Nov. 30 to
10:30 p.m. For information, call 738-7649.
Overseas Housing Allowance
Utility Survey
Protect your Overseas Housing Allowance
(OHA) now! The annual OHA Utility
Survey for Korea is Nov. 15-Dec. 14. All
Servicemembers in Korea who reside off-
post are highly encouraged to take the
survey at the 175th Financial Management
Center web page. We are counting on you!
For information, call 725-5202.
Volunteer at the Yongsan Tax Center
For more information and to apply for a
volunteer position, go to Army One
Source at www.myarmylifetoo.com. Click
on “Be A Volunteer” and search for “Yongsan
Tax Center” in “Opportunity Locator.”
Newcomers Kick Start in Korea
Get a Kick Start in Korea 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
“We think people are going to be excited
about our plans to provide on-site, short-
term childcare at fitness centers and at the
hospital,” she added, addressing a demand
that has been discussed frequently on the
Garrison’s Facebook page, facebook.com/
youryongsan.
“As we recruit more staff, we will be
able to accomplish more. In fact, we are
actively recruiting new team members at
this moment.”
Francis said that those interested in
working for CYSS should contact their
office. Some benefits of working with
CYSS include up to a 50 percent employee
discount on CYSS programs for their
children.
At the grand opening, Garrison
Commander Col. Dave Hall and Command
Yongsan Child, Youth and School Services members and volunteers are thanked by Garrison Commander Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch toured the new
Col. Dave Hall (center right) and Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch (center left) Nov. 16. — U.S. Army
office and joined the staff and community
photo by Dan Thompson members at a reception following the
By Dan Thompson many reasons, said Parent Outreach Services event.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Coordinator Melody Francis. “Thank you all for making this possible,”
“For our customers, this office is going he said. “You have approached this challenge
YONGSAN GARRISON — What if to offer more sitting space, more parking with a corporate perspective, making sure
you could visit Army Community Service, space, and a better location for those with that CYS Services is not hidden, but
housing office, and register your children limited transportation options,” she said. transformed into a focal point that will
at Child, Youth and School Services all in “Not only is CYSS here, we have the grow in popularity. This is an excellent
one stop? Now you can do that and more housing office nearby, Judge Advocate initiative making us more of a Community
in U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan with General, and others.” of Excellence and strongly supports the
the recent grand opening of a new CYSS Francis said having a new office where Army Family Covenant. Your customer
Central Enrollment office at the ACS parents can enroll their children in activities focus is truly commendable.”
building Nov. 16. such as sports, field trips, clubs and more is The new CYSS Central Enrollment
The new office, located on the first floor of only one aspect of CYSS improvement. She office is open M-F and training holidays,
the ACS building in room 120B, will make added that upcoming programming in 2010 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For information, call
enrollment more convenient for parents for will compliment the new office well. 738-3003.

Walk for Hope takes to Han River

p.m. every Wednesday at the Dragon Hill
Lodge. The ACS Outreach Coordinator will
answer questions and provide information
about the garrison, the community and
Korea! For information, call 738-7123.

Driver’s Testing Reservation

Reservations for driver’s testing must be
made at least 24 hours in advance to obtain
both a military and a civilian drivers license.
Driver Testing and License Section is currently
accepting applications.

USAG-Yongsan Fitness Groups

Do you enjoy working out with a group or
do you need the motivation of another to
get you up and moving? Currently DFMWR
Sponsored Fitness Groups are forming
now with 17 different clubs... from walking
to water fitness. Contact Tracey L. Briggs
at DSN 736-3340 or cell 010-2991-6550 for
more information on how to join today!

Diagnostic Radiologist Position

Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital
is accepting applications for a contract
position. Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine
(MD) or Osteopathy (DO) board-certified or
board-elegible in Diagnostic Radiology with
three references. Call for information on
qualifications. For information, call 737-8003.
Patient Satisfaction Survey
The Brian Allgood Army Community
Hospital is asking you to please complete
the Patient Satisfaction Survey you receive
in the mail (either online or mailing back),
this directly influences the access and
quality of care you and your family receives.
For information, call 737-3045.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
More than 270 Yongsan community members begin their Walk for Hope at Collier Field House Nov. 7. Their route took them 10 kilometers, including a stretch
along the Han River. — Courtesy photo
By Press Release
USAG-Yongsan Sports and Fitness
YONGSAN GARRISON — The sun
glistened on more than 270 community
members as they warmed up at the Collier
Field House for the Walk for Hope early
Nov. 7. The 10K walk, which included
an off-post segment, was held to raise
awareness about breast cancer.
Five local agencies, to include the
Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation Fitness Promotion,
American Red Cross, Junior Officers Corp,
Delta Sigma Theta, and 65th Medical
Brigade Force Health Protection teamed
up to support the walk with more than
30 volunteers at stations located along the
entire route, to include the Han River.
“It was wonderful to be able to venture
off post and share our awareness and
wellness with the community,” Fitness
Coordinator Tracey Briggs said. “As the sea
of pink balloons exited through Gate 17,
the solidarity of purpose became evident
from the many smiles that came from our
Korean neighbors in Seoul.”
The event also highlighted medical
aspects of breast cancer prevention and
awareness.
“In addition to raising breast cancer
awareness, enjoying the Han River walk,
and the camaraderie, physical activity
reduces your risk for breast cancer”,
65th Medical Brigade Health Promotion
Coordinator Marianne Campano said.
At the end of the event, each participant
received a pink ribbon embossed with
a finisher’s medal and a Walk for Hope
visor.
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall
said the walk was a prime example of
Yongsan coming together as a Community
of Excellence.
“I want to thank all of the volunteers
who helped make this event happen, and
highlight the creativity of this team and
their idea to take this walk along the Han
River. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday
morning and support a good cause.”
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Why do you want to Yongsan gives thanks for military Retirees

see the President?
By Jane Lee
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
Around 3,000 Yongsan children awaited President Obama’s
motorcade Nov. 19 along X Corps Boulevard to catch a glimpse
of him. We ask some of them why they want to see the 44th
President. See more photos from the President’s visit on page
16 or at www.flickr.com/photos/usag-yongsan.

Julimari Mendoza Igarta

I’m excited because I love him so much and I want to be
President too.
Four of approximately 200 military Retirees at the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Retiree Appreciation Day enjoy lunch,
entertainment, and support services at the Main Post Club Nov. 14. — Courtesy photo by Donald Wong

By Dan Thompson of them continue to give to our community. These men

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — In a salute to military Re-
tirees, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan hosted its annual
Retiree Appreciation Day Nov. 14 at the Main Post
Club.
Approximately 200 area Retirees, some coming from
neighboring USAG-Red Cloud, participated in this
year’s event, which included dental services, medical
exams, immunizations, blood pressure and cholesterol
checks, and over-the-counter medication.
Jackie Cogdill Retirees and their Family members were treated to
I wanted to see President Obama and his vehicle. I hope a complementary lunch and Korean cultural dance
he can change the gym. presentation, while gifts and prizes were provided by
the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Defense
Commissary Agency, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Non-
commissioned Officers Association, and other support
agencies.
The Veterans Administration, American Red Cross,
65th Medical Brigade, and Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation will also provided support.
Guest speaker, 8th U.S. Army Deputy Commanding
General Lt. Gen. Rob Williamson, thanked the Retir-
ees and their Families for their dedication.
“We appreciate our Retirees for not just the service
they have given to our nation, but also the service many
and women have given at least 20 years of their life,
sometimes in austere conditions, to their country.”
Williamson added that if it were not for the service,
freedom and liberty on the Korean peninsula would not
have been possible.
That is especially true of retired Command Sgt. Maj.
Alfred Braswell, who was recognized as the Retiree Icon
of the Year.
Braswell, who has served as a Seoul American High
School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps instruc-
tor for the past 29 years, was wounded by communist
forces in March 1951 on a hilltop north of Uijeongbu.
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall said that
Retirees are an important part of the Yongsan Army
Family.
“You have played a vital role in making USAG-Yong-
san a Community of Excellence, both with your service
in the past and your ongoing service in the present. We
are committed to honoring your service through qual-
ity Garrison services.”
Many agreed that the event genuinely showed the
Garrison’s gratitude to the Retiree community.
“The Retiree Appreciation Day overall was excellent.
Being a retired Soldier, I enjoyed the day,” said Camp
Casey Transition Specialist Donald Wong.

Antonio Washington Garrison display honors Native American Indians

I wanted to take pictures of President Obama so I can put
it on my wall and see him everyday.
Julia Kim
I’m excited to see the first African American President!
By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Native American
history is an inseparable part of the history of
the United States and has contributed much
to American culture. Recognizing that fact,
a presidential proclamation has set aside
November as National American Indian Heritage
Month every year since 1994.
To highlight the culture and history of Native
Americans, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade
Headquarters and Headquarters Company Equal
Opportunity Advisor Sgt. 1st Class Rhonda Motley
placed an informational display at the U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan Headquarters Building 4305.
“Of many Native American achievements
helping the U.S. Army, the use of the Navajo Code
was so successful that military commanders
credited it with saving the lives of countless
American citizens and Soldiers during World War
II in the Pacific,” she said. “It has no alphabet
or symbols, and is spoken only on the Navajo
lands of the American Southwest. One estimate
indicates that less than 30 non-Navajos - none of
them Japanese - could understand the language
at the outbreak of World War II.”
The legacy of the ‘code talkers,’ whose skill
and courage saved many American lives, has
gained more popular notoriety with Hollywood
movies like Windtalkers depicting their valor,
Motley said.
“I would like to invite the community to stop
by Building 4305 to learn more about Native
Americans, especially during the Thanksgiving
season.”
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Think Holiday Safety
T
hanksgiving, Christmas, and New
Year’s days are joyous times for our
U.S. military community. Many of
us will be joining our families and friends in
celebration on U.S. military installations, as
well as in the civilian community. Everyone
should enjoy these holidays. However,
increased travel and off-post recreational
activities may result in a higher than normal
accident potential.
To guard against accidents, Garrison
leaders must ensure that their personnel
are briefed on accident avoidance prior to
each of these holidays. The briefings, at a
minimum, should include the following:
Motor Vehicle Safety The greatest
number of holiday accidents involve motor
vehicles. In Korea, unique traffic conditions
and different driving customs compound
the normal driving hazards. Driving under
the influence of intoxicants, excessive speed,
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fatigue, following too close, and failure to
yield the right of way are major causes of
accidents. Emphasize winter driving with
your Family, Soldiers, or employees. We
must ensure that our community is aware
of the importance of defensive driving and
accident prevention during the upcoming
holidays.
Personal Responsibility Encourage
self-control and positive personal behavior,
both on- and off-post. Alcohol, if consumed,
should only be used in moderation.
Emphasize the use of on-post facilities as
an option for holiday gatherings.
Garrison leaders should use the information
contained in the risk management toolbox
at http://safety.army.mil when formulating
briefings for their personnel.
I need your help to ensure that these three
important holidays are observed without loss
of life or personal injury.
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Obama, Mullen Send Thanksgiving Day Messages

American Forces Press Service “We certainly have much for which to
be grateful. Today, due in no small measure
WASHINGTON – President Barack to your dedication, our nation -- indeed the
Obama and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman world -- is a safer place to live. All around Presidential Proclamation — Thanksgiving Day
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, released the globe and in all manner of ways, you
stand a vigilant watch. From Afghanistan What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities
Thanksgiving messages today.
to Iraq and a thousand places in between, nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. This day’s roots
Obama recalled that President George
you help ensure peace and stability in are intertwined with those of our Nation, and its history traces the American narrative.
Washington proclaimed the first public
places that have historically known neither. Today, we recall President George Washington, who proclaimed our first national day of
thanksgiving, and President Abraham
Giving hope to those in need and pause to public thanksgiving to be observed “by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and
Lincoln established the annual Thanksgiving
those who threaten us, you make sure the signal favors of Almighty God,” and President Abraham Lincoln, who established our annual
Day holiday to mend the nation during the
fight remains on the enemy’s doorstep and Thanksgiving Day to help mend a fractured Nation in the midst of civil war. We also recognize
Civil War.
that lives torn asunder by war and natural the contributions of Native Americans, who helped the early colonists survive their first harsh
It is Thanksgiving as a unique American
disaster are restored and renewed. winter and continue to strengthen our Nation. From our earliest days of independence, and
tradition that “binds us together as one
“The people you have helped are grateful in times of tragedy and triumph, Americans have come together to celebrate Thanksgiving.
people, each of us thankful for our common
... Americans everywhere are grateful ... and As Americans, we hail from every part of the world. While we observe traditions from
blessings,” the president said.
I am grateful for your service. every culture, Thanksgiving Day is a unique national tradition we all share. Its spirit binds us
Obama added, “As we gather once again
“That service, of course, can and does together as one people, each of us thankful for our common blessings.
among loved ones, let us also reach out to
demand the highest of sacrifices. We should As we gather once again among loved ones, let us also reach out to our neighbors and fellow
our neighbors and fellow citizens in need
be especially mindful this year of those citizens in need of a helping hand. This is a time for us to renew our bonds with one another,
of a helping hand. This is a time for us to
families who will have one less chair at the and we can fulfill that commitment by serving our communities and our Nation throughout
renew our bonds with one another, and we
table, as well as those who have no chair the year. In doing so, we pay tribute to our country’s men and women in uniform who set
can fulfill that commitment by serving our
at all, much less a home in which to keep an example of service that inspires us all. Let us be guided by the legacy of those who have
communities and our nation throughout
it. Theirs will be a particularly poignant fought for the freedoms for which we give thanks, and be worthy heirs to the noble tradition
the year.
holiday, and I ask you to keep them in your of goodwill shown on this day.
“In doing so, we pay tribute to our
thoughts and prayers. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America,
country’s men and women in uniform who
“We live in a country that doesn’t force its by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States,
set an example of service that inspires us all.
young men and women to pick up arms. You do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 26, 2009, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I
Let us be guided by the legacy of those who
do it willingly, even eagerly -- not because encourage all the people of the United States to come together, whether in our homes, places
have fought for the freedoms for which we
you enjoy danger or killing or sacrifice, of worship, community centers, or any place where family, friends and neighbors may gather,
give thanks, and be worthy heirs to the noble
but rather in spite of those things. You and with gratitude for all we have received in the past year; to express appreciation to those whose
tradition of goodwill shown on this day.”
your families serve and work so hard so lives enrich our own; and to share our bounty with others.
Mullen’s Thanksgiving Day message
that someday perhaps your children and IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of November,
follows in its entirety.
grandchildren might not have to. That is the in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of
“On behalf of the Mullen family, I wish
greatest gift you can give a grateful nation. America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
all of you serving in uniform today -- as well
as your families -- a very safe and happy “Again, from my family to yours, thank
you for all you do.” BARACK OBAMA
Thanksgiving holiday.

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New NCOs welcomed at Yongsan Garrison ceremony

H1N1 Vaccination Update
Due to the availability of the H1N1 vaccine, 65th MED BDE will continue to
immunize only Active Duty Service Members, KATUSAs, and Active Duty Family
Members at highest risk, especially children and pregnant women.
65th Medical Brigade has received 33,700 of the 44,000 doses of the DoD
provided H1N1 vaccine. Although overseas DoD locations are high on the priority
to receive their full allotment of the vaccine, we do not have a projected date of
receipt of the remaining doses.
We’ve provided vaccines to Active Duty Service Members, KATUSAs, and
those at most risk. We will continue to adhere to DoD and CDC guidelines and
ensure those at most risk receive the vaccine.
When additional doses arrive, 65th MED BDE will provide vaccinations for the
ADFMs and Retirees at lower risk, DoD Mission Essential Civilians (MEC) and
Emergency Essential Civilians (EEC).
DoD Civilians must provide proof of EEC or MEC status.

Job Opening for Assistant Cook Position

U.S. Embassy Seoul is looking for a full-time Assistant Cook for a high-ranking U.S.
diplomat’s official residence in Seoul, Korea.

Interested candidates can get more information by visiting the jobs web site;
http://seoul.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.

By Pvt. Kim Kyu-ho
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Winzeried, U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and
8th U.S. Army; Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command; 2009 US Army Garrison-Yongsan/Area II
and Command Sgt. Maj. John Plaster, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade attended the ceremony
as the official party. Holiday Religious Services & Programs
Each inductee stepped through the arch which represents the time honored line between Soldiers
and NCOs. Catholic Date/Time Location
They received the charge and guide of the NCO, representing their commitment to the NCO Advent Workshop & Potluck Nov. 22, 12:30-4 p.m. SAES Cafeteria
Corps, the United States Army and their Soldiers. Thanksgiving Mass Nov. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Three candles - red, white and blue - were lit to symbolize the qualities and expectations of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8, 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
NCO Corps. The red candle represents the bloodshed and the courage shown by all Soldiers that Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
served in the elite NCO ranks of the United States Army. The white one symbolizes purity and Advent Community Penance Service Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m. Memorial Chapel
innocence. The blue candle represents valor and fidelity. Christmas Eve Family Mass Dec. 24, 4-5:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
During his remarks as the guest speaker, Connie emphasized the role of NCOs in the U.S. Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass Dec. 24, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Army. Christmas Day Mass (One Mass ) Dec. 25, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
“The Soldiers that wait for you back in your unit are eager for your knowledge, guidance, New Year’s Day Mass Jan. 1, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
leadership, trust and expertise. I challenge you to continue upholding our legacy and history of our
time honored corps,” said Connie. Episcopal
Christmas Holy Eucharist Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Traveling Soon?

Jewish
Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. So. Post Chapel

Make sure to stop by your TRICARE Service Center Protestant

before you leave to pick up travel information! Christmas Party (R.O.C.K Service) Dec. 12, 5-9 p.m. So. Post Chapel
Christmas Cantata Dec. 13, 8-9 a.m. Memorial Chapel
- Information on how to access care while away from your duty station Christmas Cantata Dec. 13, 11-12 p.m. So. Post Chapel
Christmas Eve Caroling/Fellowship Dec. 24, 6-9 p.m. Allgood Chapel
- Contact numbers for TRICARE and International SOS Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 6-7 p.m. Hannam Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. So. Post Chapel
- Information about filing claims Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. K-16 Chapel

TRICARE Korea Christmas Day Community Service Dec. 25, 3-4:30 p.m. YoungNak Church
www.korea.amedd.army.mil
(AIM-Korea – Busses depart South Post Chapel at 2 p.m.)
Area I, USAG Red Cloud
730-4695

Area II, USAG Yongsan

Joint Watchnight Service Dec. 31,10:30-11:30 p.m. Hannam Chapel
736-8071 Watchnight Service Dec. 31, 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. So. Post Chapel
Area III, USAG Humphreys
753-7708
For more information call 738-3011.
Area IV, USAG Daegu
764-4683

2009 Holiday schedule has been announced for stateside bound mail; Santa’s Mail Bag;

Space Available Mail (SAM) Nov. 30, 2009 The Weather Station at Eielson AFB is now accepting “Dear Santa” letters!
Priority Mail Dec. 7, 2009 A postage paid self-addressed envelope is required with each child’s letter.
Letter/First Class Mail Dec. 7, 2009
Express Mail (EMMS) Dec. 14, 2009 Attn: 354 OSS/OSW
1215 Flightline Ave.
All Army Post Offices will operate extended hours from Nov. 30 to Dec. 18. Eielson AFB, AK 99702
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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1000 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel Mision Pentecostal Hispana KATUSA
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel
Sunday 1900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1200 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-3917
Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel E. Husak:
daniel.husak1@us.army.mil, 736-3018
No Endorsement Implied
CHAPLAIN
Area II Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel
Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel
Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel
United Pentecostal Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Sunday 0900 Freedom Chapel
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Early Morning Service Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
(Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 1145 Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Wednesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel
Korean
Korean Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Catholic Services Catholic Services
Mass Mass
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
1145 Camp Carroll
0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Jewish
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United
Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized
civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information.
USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:
jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998 Kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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President Obama visits Yongsan

By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

Yongsan GARRISON — More than 3,000 Yongsan community members, mostly

schoolchildren, braved temperatures dipping to the lower 40’s Nov. 19 to see President
Barack Obama’s motorcade pass by.
After much anticipation, the President’s motorcade passed before ecstatic Seoul American
Elementary School students who greeted the President with handmade signs and a sea of
American flags.
Obama’s motorcade slowed slightly as it passed by, and the President was clearly visibly
waving to the children from his armored limousine.
Shortly before 3 p.m., Marine One - one of two specially modified Blackhawk VH-
60N helicopters - lifted off from Yongsan Garrison’s heliport and was followed by an aerial
entourage of Chinooks headed to Osan Air Base where the President was scheduled to
give an address to U.S. Forces Korea troops. — U.S. Army photos by Dan Thompson and
Jane Lee
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Santa will make a special arrival at Yongsan PX

December 5 ONLY at 11:00 !!

Free hot chocolate & snacks !!

Free photos for the kids !!
Santa will be available for photos
from 11:00-14:00
December 6,12,13 & 19 also

Escorted by : Yongsan Motorcycle Club

& USAG-Yongsan Fire Department
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CNFK continues support to children
Navy spouse Ellianette Alvarez, of Cleveland, paints the toes of a child from the Hye Sim Won
Orphanage in Seoul during the second annual Spa Day. Navy wives, daughters and Sailors
stationed at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea styled the girls’ hair and did their nails. CNFK
has had a on-going relationship with the orphanage since 1956. – U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 1st Class Bobbie G. Attaway
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class
Bobbie G. Attaway
CNFK Public Affairs
SEOUL, Republic of Korea — The
second annual spa day held at the Hye Sim
Won Orphanage was a change from the normal
support that Sailors, spouses and children
stationed in Seoul usually give.
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, coordinate
visits to the orphanage for monthly birthday
parties where the Sailors and their families
played games with the children. They also host
an annual Christmas Party at the Navy Club on
U.S. Amy Garrison – Yongsan.
“It’s a nice thing we’re doing for the girls,
to make them feel beautiful,” said Navy spouse
Monica Watkins, of Ft. Walton, Fla.
Over twenty girls at the orphanage
experienced the 2nd annual Spa Day, where
they had their hair styled in braids or pigtails
with bows and ribbons. Plus, they had dozens of
different colors of nail polish for their fingernails
Warriors complete arduous 25-mile Manchu Mile March
NEWS
or toenails.
“I really enjoyed attending the spa, I think it’s
so amazing how no matter what the culture and
the language you could still show the kids you
care and change their outlook on foreigners for
the rest of their lives.” said Navy spouse Brenda
Gonzalez, of Oxnard, Calif. “When you see
them and they smile it’s a nice feeling to know
that you made them feel special. I’m feeling
happy and blessed that I’m part of their life and
enjoy having my girls involved so they see how
there are no language barriers for friendship.”
CNFK is the regional commander for the
U.S. Navy in the Republic of Korea and provides
expertise on naval matters to area military
commanders, including the Commander for
the United Nations Command, the Republic of
Korea and U.S. Combined Forces Command,
and Commander, U.S. Forces Korea. CNFK
also serves as liaison to the ROK Navy, the
Combined Forces Commander staff in armistice
and in wartime and to the Commander, U.S.
7th Fleet, based in Yokosuka.
THE MORNING CALM
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Joshua Taylor strains on a mooring line as the mine counter-
measures ship USS Defender (MCM 2) pulls into the port of Chinhae for Exercise Clear Horizon.
Clear Horizon, an annual exercise conducted with the Republic of Korea Navy, is one of the
largest, international, mine counter-measures exercises in the world. USS Guardian (MCM 5),
USS Patriot (MCM 7), CH-53 mine-hunting helicopters from HM-14, and several minesweepers
from the Republic of Korea Navy are also participating in the exercise, which takes place Nov. 22
to Nov. 26. Defender, home ported in San Diego, is deployed to the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
– U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin
Sailors man the rails of the mine counter-measures ship USS Defender (MCM 2) as she passes
mine counter-measures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5) while entering the port of Chinhae for
Exercise Clear Horizon. Clear Horizon, an annual exercise conducted with the Republic of Korea
Navy, is one of the largest, international, mine counter-measures exercises in the world. USS
Patriot (MCM 7), CH-53 mine-hunting helicopters from HM-14, and several minesweepers from
the Republic of Korea Navy are also participating in the exercise, which takes place Nov. 22 to
Nov. 26. Defender, home ported in San Diego, is deployed to the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
– U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin
By Pfc. Song Chang-do and teamwork are some of the things I could
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs experience from this march.”
Although the 25-mile march comes as a
CAMP CASEY, Republic of Korea — challenge to many Soldiers, most are determined
Hundreds of Soldiers completed the arduous and confident that they’ll complete the course.
25-mile rucksack march known as the Manchu Even after long hours of marching in battle gear
Mile March on Camp Casey Nov. 19, to with a rifle and rucksack, 2-9 tank gunner Sgt.
commemorate the 9th Infantry Regiment’s 85- Daily Cody stayed motivated.
mile march during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion “What we’re doing now is nothing compared
in China. to what they did back in 1900,” said Cody.
The 25-mile course included several “They’ve marched 85 miles while we’re only
mountains and difficult valley terrain. experiencing 25!”
Dozens of Soldiers volunteered to participate The Soldiers who completed the march
in this marching event, along with the 2nd received the distinctive Manchu Buckle, a
Battalion, 9th Regiment “Manchus.” polished, golden belt buckle designed with
One of the participants, Sgt. Lim Se-yeong, the 9th Infantry Regiment insignia and the
a Human Resource Specialist from Brigade inscription “Keep Up The Fire.” They are
Special Troops Battalion, Headquarters and officially called “Manchus” and are allowed
Headquarters Company, decided to join the to wear their Manchu Buckle with their
Manchu Mile to experience the 25-mile march uniform.
before he finishes his military duty. The Chinese emperor gave the name
“The march is a little more difficult than I’ve “Manchu” to the 9th Infantry Regiment after
expected it to be, but this is definitely a good they marched 85 miles into battle at Tientsin
experience as a Soldier,” said Lim. “Endurance during the China Relief Expedition.
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THE ARMY FAMILY COVENANT:

WHAT IT MEANS TO SINGLE PARENTS
★ Enhanced Quality of CYS Programs
★ Eliminated CYS registration fees

★ Increased Respite Child Care

★ Improved Medical Care

★ Created Army OneSource website to provide support for

geographically dispersed youth

★ Created tools to help fund off-post housing during transition and/or

separation periods
★ Established improved Deployment Cycle Support
★ Increased construction of new CYS facilities

★ Mitigates effects of deployment on children

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Soldiers celebrate National American Indian, Alaskan Native Heritage Month

By Pfc. Michael A. Vanpool
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Public
Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Area III

Soldiers celebrated Native American Indian and
Alaskan Native Heritage Month with singing,
dancing and sharing stories at the post theater
here Monday.
The theme for this year’s commemoration
was: “Pride in Our Heritage. Honor to Our
Ancestors.”
Master Sgt. Mark Harris Sr., the equal
opportunity advisor for Area III, started the
event with a reading from President Barack
Obama’s proclamation for National Native
American Heritage Month.
“From the American Revolution to combat
missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, they have
fought valiantly in defense of our Nation as
dedicated servicemen and women,” Harris
read.
The event celebrated the Soldiers for their
achievements for the country and for their
individual heritages.
Pfc. Joshua Anderson, an early warning
system operator for the Headquarters and
Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense
Artillery Brigade, is a fourth generation Pfc. Keeli Hicks (left) and Pfc. Michael Young, signal support specialists for Headquarters Headquarters Battery, 35th ADA Brigade, sang “Amazing
servicemember and Bois Forte Tribe member. Grace” in Hick’s native tongue, the Tsalagi language of the Cherokee tribe. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Michael A. Vanpool
Anderson spoke of his great-grandfather and warrior spirit, and an eagerness to fight and American males join the military, far exceeding whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-
grandfather’s service to the nation during World defend the homeland, Anderson said addressing any other ethnic group in the United States. proclamation-national-native-american-heritage-
Wars I and II. the crowd. Editor’s note—To read the full text of the month or Page 24 in the online version of the
The Native American people have a natural About 25 percent of all eligible Native Presidential Proclamation visit: http://www. Morning Calm Weekly.

Korean Theater first: Seven students graduate from Patriot Master Gunner Course
By 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon
6-52 Air and Missile Defense Battalion Public
Affairs

SUWON AIR BASE — Seven U.S. Army

Air Defense Artillery noncommissioned
officers from Korea and Japan recently
graduated from the first Patriot Master
Gunner course taught on the Korean
peninsula.
The NCOs from the 6-52 Air and Missile
Defense Battalion, based here, and 1-1 Air
Defense Artillery Battalion stationed in
Okinawa, Japan, graduated on Nov. 10.
Instructors from the 6th Air Defense
Artillery Brigade taught the 10-week course
and it received a great deal of attention due
to its special nature – this is the first time the
course was taught outside of the continental
United States.
“The PMG course broke new ground
and made a huge advancement as they were
able to teach and instruct a course to a unit
with a real time and real world operation on
the Korean Peninsula,” said Lt. Col. Robert
Kelley, commander, 6-52 AMD Battalion.
“I believe that this course will not
only enhance the combat readiness at the
battalion level, but it will also allow the
trained PMG students to go forth and
share and spread the same knowledge to the Seven graduates of the Patriot Master Gunner course, conducted on Suwon Air Base recently, prepare to receive their graduation certificates.
batteries,” he added. This is the first time the PMG course was taught outside the continental United States. — U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Paul Yoon
When the course began, 11 NCOs were “It is extremely beneficial for our senior I would like to say that the teamwork as a course is tailored to actual equipment
selected to negotiate the rigorous course. NCOs to participate in this course as it brings whole was outstanding.” that the Soldiers will use once the course
However, as the course continued, the topics up the level of training and combat readiness Christopher L. Haag of RAM Inc. is complete, which makes this course that
and exams became more challenging. When to a whole new level,” said Command Sgt. and a primary course instructor said, much more invaluable. The performance out
the course ended, five NCOs from 6-52 Maj. Finis A. Dodson, command sergeant “The training that our Soldiers received of the class was very good and I would like to
AMD, one NCO from 1-1 ADA and one major of 1-1 ADA Battalion. “I also would was TRADOC (Training and Doctrine thank the chain of command, staff members
NCO from 35th ADA Brigade graduated like to say that I am very proud of all the Command) training, with FORSCOM and the crucial supporters for making this
the course. Soldiers that were part of this course and (Forces Command) rules. The rigorous course happen.”
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News & Notes
Traffic barrier replacement – Expect delays
DPW is replacing the traffic barriers on Freedom
Road. The section affected is near the main
gate, in front of the Gateway Club. Please
watch for the flagmen and pay close attention,
as this will be a very tight and hazardous
area during the construction. Expect delays
in this area as we make improvements to our
roadways, especially at the end of the duty day.
Please plan accordingly.
USAG-Humphreys Fall Cleanup
Fall cleanup is scheduled Nov. 30 through
Dec. 4. This specified period is designed
to coordinate resources of unit activities,
Directorate of Public Works, unit sponsors,
building coordinators and post police detail
in a concentrated effort to clean areas of
responsibilities. For more information, contact
Master Sgt. Harrison at 754-8166.
Tobacco Cessation Class
A Tobacco Cessation class is starting Dec. 3
in the Army Community Service building, 311
at 10 a.m. The four-week class offers various
quit plan options. For more information or
to register, call the Area III Health Promotion
Coordinator at 753-3253.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Social
The Humphreys Community will welcome
the holidays with a Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony Dec. 7 at Transformation Park. The
activities begin at sunset. After the ceremony,
the Community Activity Center is hosting a
Holiday social. For more information, call 754-
8257.
Letters from Santa
All children living in Area III can receive a
letter from Santa and gifts from Humphreys
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
Send your child’s name, address and age to
area3mwrmarketing@korea.army.mil.
Call 754-8257 for more information.
Combined Federal Campaign update
As of week seven, the Area III Combined
Federal Campaign has collected $114,202.20
from donors. $3206 of the donations went
directly back to Humphreys through the
Family Services Youth Program. If interested
in contributing or for more information on the
Combined Federal Campaign, call 753-7327.
The CFC season ends Dec. 15. III ROK Army personnel to Command Sgt.
Post Office mailing deadlines
To make sure packages arrive on time, follow
the 2009 Christmas mailing deadline for
stateside-bound mail:
Space Available Mail Nov. 30
Priority Mail Dec. 7
Letter/First Class Mail Dec. 7
Express Mail (EMMS) Dec. 14
The Post Office is extending its hours of
operation Nov. 30 to Dec. 18.
New Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Training holidays:
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For more information, call the Post Office at
753-6563.
Overseas Housing Allowance Utility survey
All Servicemembers in Korea who reside off post
and receive Overseas Housing Allowance are
encouraged to take the OHA utility survey. OHA
is a valuable entitlement for service members
stationed overseas. The time spent answering
the survey questions enables the Department
of Defense to set equitable OHA utility rates.
Participation in this year’s OHA Utility Survey
is critical to Families receiving equitable OHA
utility allowance. All servicemembers in Korea
who reside off post and receive OHA may
access the survey Nov. 15 through Dec. 14 at
http://175fmc.korea.army.mil.
AREA III THE MORNING CALM
48th Anniversary of the death of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Humphreys
By Bob Frace
Suwon MWR Recreation Center Manager
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — It
has been 48 years since the fatal crash that
took the lives of Chief Warrant Officer 3
Benjamin K. Humphreys and the seven
crewmembers on board the H-21 Shawnee
helicopter — known as the Flying Banana—
that Humphreys was piloting.
Humphreys along with co-pilot Chief
Warrant Officer William Lingle Jr., crew
chiefs Spc. 5 Oscar Ramirez, Spc. Jack L.
White and three passengers lost their lives
the morning of Nov. 13, 1961, when their
aircraft experienced mechanical failure and
crashed during a routine flight to Osan Air
Base.
On the 21st of April 1962, the post Mrs. Betty Humphreys, widow of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Benjamin K. Humphreys, visited
known as K-6 Sub post since the Korean Humphreys Garrison in March 2007. She is shown here with former garrison commander Col.
War was renamed Camp Humphreys, in Michael J. Taliento, Jr. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
honor of Humphreys.
the installation became a vital post for naming of the camp in honor of her husband
During a small ceremony Major Smalley, United States forces, in particular U.S. in 1962, she could not make the journey at
the commander of the 6th Transportation Marine Corps aviation units. that time. Humphreys said she knows that
Company and Humphreys’ unit commander, Camp Humphreys has continually served her husband would be proud of the many
stated that Humphreys was an officer with many units and Soldiers and has been changes occurring on the installation.
impeccable standards and sound judgment. selected for the future transformation in The future transformation and proud
Humphreys had served as an Enlisted Korea. heritage of the installation can be seen
Soldier, Pilot and was also the Installation In March 2007, Betty Humphreys widow everyday by the men and woman of our
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Humphreys Armed Forces, Active and Retired, their
officer.
visited the installation and spoke during Families and the American and Korean
Camp Humphreys or K-6 has a long the official ceremony that changed Camp Civilians who live and work here.
history on the Korean peninsula. Japanese Humphreys to the United States Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Benjamin K.
military forces occupied the installation Garrison Humphreys. She stated that Humphreys and the Men of his crew will
from 1919-1945. During the Korean War although she was invited to the official never be forgotten.
Change of Responsibility: Area III welcomes a New ROK Army Command Sergeant Major
By Pvt. Joon Woo Baek
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — A
Change of Responsibility ceremony for the
new Republic of Korea Army Command
Sergeant Major for Area III took place at
the MP Hill Gym here Nov. 18.
Command Sgt. Maj. Jang Dae-sung
relinquished responsibility as the ROK
Army Command Sergeant Major for Area
Maj. Gal Sang-min.
Jang leaves Humphreys for a new
assignment with the ROK Army’s 27th
Infantry Division based in Hwacheon in the
northeastern part of South Korea.
Several hundred Korean Augmentation
to the United States Army and U.S. Soldiers
attended the event to celebrate with ROK Command Sgt. Maj. Gal Sang-min (right) greets Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth O. Musselwhite
and U.S. Army sergeants major and officers, (left) at the tea party after the ceremony. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Joon Woo Baek
including Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. sergeant major before he assumed his current Gal finished his speech by stating the
Kim from Humphreys Garrison and Area position. importance of ROK and U.S. alliance.
III ROK Army Support Group Commander During his speech, Gal emphasized three The ROK and the U.S. have established
Maj. Choi Jung-rak. key points: pride, safety, and unity. He asked a solid military alliance for half a century.
The event was conducted in a serious all Soldiers to have pride in what they do He believes that KATUSA Soldiers are the
manner befitting the strict military discipline every day. centerpieces of ROK and U.S. alliance and
of the ROK Army. “I hope that everyone does their best addressed the KATUSAs.
Gal enlisted in the ROK Army in 1988 and under the belief that they are doing the “As you are military diplomats, I ask
executed his duty as the Noncommissioned most important tasks, at the most important you KATUSAs to serve your military duty
Officer in Charge of companies in the 5th positions and at the most important time,” with confidence and maintain and develop
and 11th Special Forces Brigade and served he said. our relationship in the ROK and U.S.
as S-3 noncommissioned officer in charge He also stressed that Soldiers and alliance…to maintain and strengthen the
and first sergeant in the Logistics Command. KATUSAs need to focus on safety, especially unity between the two armies, we need to
When he was stationed at the 11th Special fatal accidents. ‘Go together’ which may sometimes require
Forces Brigade, he also served with the “All causes for accidents should be treated sacrifices on both parties.”
current ROKA Support Group Area III and dealt with properly to prevent further After the ceremony, there was a tea party
Commander, Choi. incidents. Moreover, we need to educate the and a cake-cutting ceremony in the gym. Gal
After his transfer to the Eighth U.S. Army Soldiers and military personnel to prevent thanked all those who attended the event.
ROKA Support Group, Gal was stationed and minimize the number of accidents,” ROK and U.S. Army members gave short
at 6th Battalion 37th Field Artillery as a he said. congratulatory speeches.
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
Antiterrorism exercise challenges and teaches garrison staff and
supporting units, agencies
By Lori Yerdon and Bob McElroy
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
U. S. Army Garrison Humphreys tested its
ability to respond to and resolve a terrorist
incident Nov. 20 during an antiterrorism
exercise here.
The intent of the exercise was to train
all participating agencies in the tactics,
techniques and procedures they would
use during a real incident. It provided an
opportunity to integrate non-garrison
agencies into the crisis management process
the garrison uses.
The exercise is an annual requirement,
according to Mark K. Cox, Director of
Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security
for the garrison. DPTMS planned and
conducted the exercise.
The scenario was a hostage situation,
where an armed, irate Soldier entered
Humphreys American School in the
morning demanding to see his child. When
he learned he could not see his child he took
approximately 20 students and two cafeteria
workers hostage in the school cafeteria.
The Soldier’s actions triggered a series
of events that led to the activation of the
Humphreys Crisis Management Team,
establishment of an incident command
post near HAS and the evacuation of the
school.
The CMT is composed of members of
each garrison staff section and representatives
from all units and agencies on post. It
provides command and control as well as
advice to the garrison commander.
Humphreys military police set up an
Incident Command Post in Tommy Ds
near HAS. They also established a cordon
around the school to control entry and exit
from the area.
Capt. Maurice Mckinney, commander
of 557th Militray Police Company and
Provost Marshal for USAG-Humphreys,
was incident commander. He supervised
the actions on scene and provided regular
information to Humphreys Garrison
commander Col. Joseph P. Moore and senior
Child Development Center changes accommodate increased need for care
By Vickie Edgerton
Child, Youth, and School Services trainer
H U M P H R EY S G A R R I S O N —
The Child Development Center here
implemented several changes in November
designed to accommodate the community’s
need for increased child care services.
Two new rooms – an infant and a toddler
room – opened increasing the center’s ability
to accommodate more children.
Children ages 6 weeks to 18 months are
eligible for care in the infant rooms, children
19 to 36 months in the toddler rooms.
The Preschool room, for kids ages 3 and
4, moved to a larger room increasing the
room’s capability to accommodate more
children.
Another change is during Department
of Defense Dependent Schools early release
days, the part day Preschool will be in
session, to better suit parental needs.
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We need to rehearse with all agencies. The
time to rehearse is not when an incident
happens.
Cox said that the garrison conducts at
least three antiterrorism and force protection
exercises annually but not all are on the scale
of this one, some are table-top exercises.
We need to do this in one form or
another several times a year to stay sharp,
he said.
Cox said the exercise was good for the
installation and all who participated. He said
that while the scenario was not driven by the
recent shooting at Fort Hood, Texas that
incident made this exercise more relevant.
“I think it was a great exercise, it was
timely,” Cox said. “We’ve been planning
this since April 2009. We were going to do
Soldiers from the 94th Military Police Battalion, Speical Reaction Team, move into position during it then but decided it was best to wait till
the antiterrorism exercise. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon the new school year.”
responsible officer Col. Terry R. Ferrell of SRT entered the school to resolve the Cox said the exercise also gave the
2nd infantry Division. situation. garrison the opportunity to work with the
Members of the Installation Safety The SRT rescued the hostages and SRT for the first time, for Army Community
Office, Fire Department, Public Affairs eliminated the hostage taker. Service to set up a Family Assistance Center
Office, Information Management Office, Following the exercise Cox drew several and for HAS to evacuate the school.
Immediate Reactionar y Force and conclusions. HAS evacuated all of its students–more
Directorate of Emergency Services personnel I’ve come to realize that once a year is notthan 500–plus staff and faculty to the Super
were in the command post poised to support enough, he said. We need to rehearse our Gym. Cox said the evacuation is an annual
Mckinney. actions before these incidents might happen. requirement for DoDDS.
Soldiers and Civilians from DPTMS
served as role players and Observer
Controllers during the exercise.
The Immediate Reaction Force is
comprised of Soldiers from tenant units
stationed here.
The hostage scenario also led Ferrell to
call on the Special Reaction Team from
the 94th Military Police Battalion based at
Yongsan Garrison.
The SRT quickly arrived via Black Hawk
and met with McKinney at the command
post for a thorough briefing on the situation
to that point.
Following Mckinney’s briefing, the SRT
developed their plan for making contact
with the hostage taker. They moved into
position and with the assistance of a bull
horn, they attempted to reach him. Anthony Marra, Installation Fire Chief (left) deliberates with Incident Commander, Capt. Maurice
The scenario progressed to the point McKinney during the antiterrorism exercise. Additinoal members of the Garrison staff were poised
when simulated shots were fired and the to support McKinney. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
The CDC is preparing to open more
classrooms – plans include a possible
preschool room and even a third infant
room – to provide additional care needed
due to the increased number of command
sponsored families on USAG-Humphreys.
A new teaching staff made the expansion
of the rooms and increase in care possible.
In the near future, the CDC is planning to
provide hourly care for infants.
In order to be eligible for care at the
CDC, children must be enrolled in Child,
Youth, and School Services and provide all
required documentation to include shot
records and physicals, passports etc. Parents
interested in care can contact Central
Enrollment Registration at 753-3413.
Editor’s note—As this week’s paper was
going to press we learned that the Humphreys Sarah Wom, a Child and Youth program assistant for Toddler room A plays a game with the
CDC had earned its accreditation. A complete children. Humphreys’ Child Development Center recently opened two new rooms - an infant and
story on the accreditation will be in next week’s a toddler room - opened increasing the center’s ability to care for more children. — Courtesy
Area III pages. photo
 NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH, 2009
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

The indigenous peoples of North America—the First Americans—have woven rich and
diverse threads into the tapestry of our Nation’s heritage. Throughout their long history
on this great land, they have faced moments of profound  triumph and tragedy alike.
During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize their many accomplish-
ments, contributions, and sacrifices, and we pay tribute to their participation in all aspects
of American society.
This month, we celebrate the ancestry and time-honored traditions of American Indians
and Alaska Natives in North America. They have guided our land stewardship policies,
added  immeasurably to our cultural heritage, and demonstrated courage in the face of
adversity. From the American Revolution to combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan,
they have fought valiantly in defense of our Nation as dedicated servicemen and women.
Their native languages have also played a pivotal role on the battlefield. During World
Wars I and II, Native American code talkers developed unbreakable codes to communi-
cate military messages that saved countless lives. Native Americans have distinguished
themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars. Our debt to our
First Americans is immense, as is our responsibility to ensure their fair, equal treatment
and honor the commitments we made to their forebears.
The Native American community today faces huge challenges that have been ignored by
our Government for too long. To help address this disparity, the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act allocates more than $3 billion to help these communities deal with their
most pressing needs. In the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, my Administration has proposed
over $17 billion for programs carried out by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health
Service, and other Federal agencies that have a critical role to play in improving the lives
of Native Americans. These programs will increase educational opportunities, address
the scourge of alcohol abuse and domestic violence, promote economic development, and
provide access to comprehensive, accessible, and affordable health care. While funding
increases do not make up for past deficiencies, they do reflect our determination to honor
tribal sovereignty and ensure continued progress on reservations across America.
As we seek to build on and strengthen our nation-to-nation relationship, my Admin-
istration is committed to ensuring tribal communities have a meaningful voice in our
national policy debates as we confront the challenges facing all Americans. We  will
continue this constructive dialogue at the White House Tribal Nations Conference held
in Washington, D.C., this month. Native American voices have echoed through the moun-
tains, valleys, and plains of our country for thousands of years, and it is now our time to
listen.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by
virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States,
do hereby proclaim November 2009 as National Native American Heritage Month. I call
upon all Americans to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activi-
ties, and to celebrate November 27, 2009, as Native American Heritage Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in
the year of our Lord two  thousand  nine, and of the Independence of the United  States
of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

BARACK OBAMA
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
Kimchi-making event spices up U.S.and Korea friendship
U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Family Members join Jung-gu district women’s association in making Kimchi — U.S. Army photo by Gu, Youjin
By Gu, Youjin
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Intern
DAEGU — Daegu Depar tment
Soldiers fight hard at the combative tournament hosted by 498th CSSB
By Pfc. Victoria Taylor
501st Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL — Spectators
cheered as they watched the 595th
Maintenance Company take home the first
place winning trophy from the Combatives
Tournament, hosted by 498th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion at the
Crown Jewel Gymnasium Nov. 5.
The tournament consisted of about
30 contestants from the 498th CSSB,
said Sgt. Anthony Wikstrom, 498th
combatives NCOIC. “The contestants
do not have to be certified in combatives
to compete, but the classes are taught
by each unit,” said Wikstrom. Modern
Army combatives is the Army’s doctrinal
methodology for instruction of hand-to-
hand fighting and it incorporates fighting
techniques from several martial arts,
according to Wikstrom.
“A Soldier can be certified in up to four
levels of combatives. In a tournament each
fight lasts six minutes, if neither contestant
taps out,” said Wikstrom. “Then the fight
is timed out, the fighter with the most
points wins.”
Winner of the welter weight group, Pvt.
Rodney Rachal, a Soldier with the 551st
Inland Cargo Transfer Company, said that
being a combatant is his favorite pastime
because he is really good at it. Rachal said
he is certified in two levels of combatives
and that the arm bar is his favorite
combative move. “My last opponent was
a good fighter. I heard he was a wrestler
in high school and those people are the
hardest to fight,” said Rachal.
With about 28 males battling it out,
the fight that really grabbed everyone’s
AREA IV
Store recently held their seventh Kimchi
making event designed to donate Kimchi
to such charities as restaurants and
homeless shelters. The 30 representatives
498th Combatives contestants battle it out under the watchful eye of a trained instructor. — U.S. Army photo by CW4 Austin Brown
attention was Pfc. Channelle Rodriguez vs.
Capt. Kimberly Defour, the only females to
compete in the tournament. This fight began
with onlookers coming from the stands to
gather around the mat. With a brief pause
for Rodriguez and Defour to catch their
breath from gripping each other’s collar,
the gym filled with screams cheering both
contestants on to the finish.
Defour, Support Operations Plans
Officer with the Headquarters and
Headquarters Company 498th, said
that the tournament is a great thing the
battalion is doing. She hopes it inspires
troops and that more females come out
next time.
Winner of the fly weight group,
participating in the event included Jungmo
Gu, Head of Daegu Department store,
other department store executives, Jung-
gu district women’s association, and U.S.
Rodriguez, a Soldier with the 595th, took
home the gold, with six winning points and
a timed out fight. “It was satisfying to win,”
said Rodriguez with the gold medal around
her neck. “It came out as I planned. Capt.
Defour did a good job though.” It’s no
fun to wait to fight last but it feels good to
get respect from the guys, said Rodriguez.
Rodriguez said she will be competing in the
next tournament and that she hopes there
will be more females.
Wikstrom said that he would like to
host a tournament at post level with several
different battalions but said he would need
more support and contestants to do that. If
they would like for him to host the event
they would have to contact him and he
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Army family members. Altogether over 300
Kimchi trays were packaged for delivery
to local needy and senior citizens for the
winter season.
Commenting on the occasion, Kelly
Abbott, wife of USAG Daegu garrison
Command Sgt Maj. David R. Abbott said,
“I’ve eaten Kimchi, but I didn’t know how
to make it. It’s the first time I’ve ever made
Kimchi and it’s a great opportunity for me
to learn how. An interesting experience for
me was learning that there is radish in the
Kimchi. Until I began actually making the
Kimchi, I thought it was noodles. The whole
process was fun for me. It was a great time
for me to share my time and interests with
the others. Since Daegu holds this event
every year, I hope more U.S. spouses will
plan to attend these events to take home
with them a very memorable experience.”
Young-kon Chong, USAG Daegu
community relations officer said, “The
purpose of the Kimchi making event is to
promote goodwill relationships between
the local community and the U.S. military
through good neighbor events. Kimchi
making is one of very special events that
are held, but it is quite different from other
good neighbor programs. It gives a special
meaning to the idea of good neighbors.
Through Kimchi making we are trying
to actively create and maintain a positive
image, and hopefully invite more people to
the event next year,” commented Chong.
would check the regulations first then see
what further actions need to be taken, said
Wikstrom.
Lt. Col. Gar y Gurak, Battalion
Commander for the 498th, and Command
Sgt. Maj. Edward Johnson, passed out
the medals and shook hands with the
contestants and awarded the 595th as the
winning unit. “The contestants fought
hard,” said Wikstrom, “but at the end of the
day we are all part of the same team.”
The 498th CSSB will be hosting an
invitational combatives tournament,
Dec. 23. All units in Area IV are invited
to compete. For information on the
tournament contact Sgt. Wikstrom at
anthony.wikstrom@us.army.mil.
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t News & Notes
AAFES Facilities operation hours
for Thanksgiving holidays
Camp Walker
Burger King (6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.),
Food court (Open-regular hours)
Camp Henry
Food court & Coffee Day (Closed)
Camp Carroll
American Eatery (regular hours),
Subway (10:30 a.m.- 7 p.m.), Popeye’s
Chicken (10:30 a.m.- 7 p.m.), Pizza
Hut & Burger King (Closed).
These operating hours are effective
only, Nov. 26 (Thursday). All other
AAFES facilities will operate regular
hours. For more information please
contact AAFES general manager,
Paula D. Henderson at 764-
5171/5188.
Holiday Mail Deadline
Below is the 2009 Christmas mailing
deadline for stateside bound mail. Mail
early and beat the last minute rush.
Space Available Mail Nov. 30 09
Priority Mail Dec. 7 09
Letter/First Class Mail Dec. 7 09
Express Mail (EMMS) Dec. 14 09
World AIDS Day
High School Contest
Dec . 1 is World AIDS Day. This contest
is voluntary and open to high school
students from grades 9-12. The essay
question is “How has AIDS impacted
the world.” Participants must submit
their names by 12 p.m., Wednesday,
Nov. 25 at Daegu American School at
Room #116. Essays are due November
30th at 8 a.m.at Daegu American
School Room #116. The winners will
be announced on Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m. at
the Camp Henry Movie Theatre. For
more information, contact your Area IV
Health Promotion Coordinator at 764-
5215/5595.
BGCA Fine Arts Exhibit
USAG Daegu Child Youth and Schools
Services and Daegu American School
will host the BGCA Fine Arts Exhibit
at Evergreen on Camp Walker, 5:00
p.m., Dec. 4 for USAG Daegu youth
to show case their talents. Please
come and show your support for our
youth. Submit art work to Ms. Bishop
at Daegu American School.
Key Caller Training
This course provides the information
and training needed to be an effective
and resourceful Key Caller to All Family
Readiness Groups Nov. 29, 9 a.m. -12
p.m. Pre-registration is required. DSN:
768-7112 Commercial: 0505-768-7112
Camp Henry ACS. Childcare available.
Call 0505-764-5298 to register and
reserve your space.
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
Sharing the air with AFN Daegu
Sgt. Faun Mann who is a broadcast journalist with AFN Daegu, wears a smile and sends the
best in music to her diverse listening audience. — U.S. Army photo by Kang, Hye-jin
By Kang, Hye-jin live, work, train and play. Currently AFN Daegu
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Intern consists of nine people -- five U.S. Soldiers,
two KATUSAs, one Korean, and of course, one
CAMP WALKER — Great things are often Korean intern. Established in February 1997, AFN
accomplished by men and women who work produces live newscasts from Daegu studio daily.
quietly behind the scenes. We may not know who According to Sgt. 1st Class. Michael J.
they are, but we know that they get the job done. Parson, AFN Korea Daegu Detachment
They are, for example, people like the Soldiers, Commander, who has been working in
civilians, and the Korean intern at American Forces broadcasting for 20 years and recently arrived
Network (AFN) Daegu, who deliver across the in Daegu, “I’m very satisfied working here in
airwaves a variety of music, weather and sports. this area. Before coming here, I was in Yong-
AFN Daegu is just one more place in area IV san. Working here, I have discovered that
that helps to make it one of the best places to everybody has differences and in their way of
Korean national dedicated to getting the job done
By Gu, Youjin priority. When people begin arriving in the
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Intern morning, they expect to find things clean
and orderly. I like helping the Americans. I
CAMP HENRY — Chang Jae Kim just wish I could communicate with them
adds new meaning to the old adage, “the better.
early bird catches the worm.” Up at the “I should have studied more when I was
break of dawn, the 65-year-old woman, younger. However, I couldn’t do that, because
affectionately referred to around USAG my mother passed away and I had to take care
Daegu Headquarters as “the cleaning of other responsibilities in my home. I had
woman,” arrives at work alert and ready to dreams just like anyone else. When I was a
perform her duties before most have had young student I liked to run. I always won
their first cup of coffee, and she’s been doing a race when I was a student. My academic
so for close to 10 years. performance ranked 7th out of 48. I studied
Always wearing a smile, Kim said that well, but after my mother passed away, I had
organizing her day is a priority. “As soon as I to give up my studies. I always felt that if I
arrive at work, the first thing I do is begin the had studied English, I would have been able
process of cleaning the restrooms. Ensuring to communicate more with Americans and
that paper towels and soap is available is a make more American friends,” stated Kim.
Recalling her early days on Camp Henry,
Kim said that it was during that time when
she felt her job challenges were more difficult.
“I could not speak English at all. For example,
when an American asked to borrow a mop,
I couldn’t recognize what they were saying.
Only after I saw them make a gesture like
they were sweeping, could I understand what
they wanted. But now I feel happy only to
greet Americans. I always think of them like
family. Now that I have been doing this job
for so long, I feel like I can almost read the
customer’s mind. So I feel happy when I meet
them. I feel like the Army people are just like
my family,” expressed Kim.
While Kim feels that her work is
meaningful and very important, the demands
Always wearing a smile, Kim adds a finishing
of the job have sometimes made her children
touch to the glass entrance doors to USAG
want something quite different for their very
Daegu Camp Henry Headquarters. — U.S.
determined and committed mother. She said,
Army photo by Gu, Youjin
“My daughters want me to quit my job, but
THE MORNING CALM
doing business. Meeting lots people provides me
better opportunities to understand their needs.
That is a huge asset when we’re trying to serve
any community.”
The listening audiences of AFN Daegu
include more than five million people. That
figure includes nearly 11,000 Americans and
its Korean shadow audiences. “That’s why
AFN Daegu has to produce a newscast with
all of our energy. To create a better broadcast,
Soldiers go through intense media training.
The trainer sometimes comes to the Korean
peninsula, but most Soldiers must go to the
Defense Information School (DINFOS) at
Fort Meade, Md. That training takes about
three months. It is there that they learn how
to handle the broadcasting equipment, how to
write broadcast copy, operate video cameras,
proper voice techniques and so on.” explained
Parson.
So-young Park, an intern with AFN
said “I arrived here two months ago, but
I have learned a lot since that time. When
my work is on the air, I’m very proud of
my job. Covering events and activities and
helping put together newscasts, inspires me.
I think this is an amazing opportunity for
me. Through this chance, I’ll grow more than
ever before.”
The AFN radio signal is heard in Daegu,
Chinhae, Cheju-do, Pohang, and Camp
Carroll on Eagle FM 88.5 and Thunder AM
1080 and 1512. For more details about AFN,
go to http://www.afnkorea.net/
that is not an option for me. For one thing
I am happy to work regardless of how much
energy it requires. I prefer to think of my
work as a form of exercise, and it helps my
mental health.”
Like others from a time in life like Kim,
there is little, if any energy spent on what
has already happened. Instead the focus is
on what is going on now. For the mother of
two adult children, Kim places her thoughts
on how to take care of her home and her
sickly husband. “I have to take care of my
husband. In the past eight months he has
become very ill. This is a very difficult time,
but it is no different from the struggles so
many other people have. Quitting my job is
not something I will consider doing any time
soon,” she said.
Appearing to have the energy of a feisty
young adult, Kim said that she is a long way
from just sitting down and doing nothing.
“I hope that I live happily and healthily
with my family. As long as I am healthy, I
hope to work continuously. Generally I am
grandmother, but I don’t want to quit the
job and stay home. The more I work, the
healthier I feel,” she said.
Kim’s positive attitude seems to give her
what she needs to push forward. Juggling
mopping floors and cleaning restrooms, she
has no time to stand around. “I came to
work last Saturday, and mopped all the stairs.
Someone told me to take a break and work
free and easy. I simply said to them that I can’t
take it easy if I have made a promise to work
hard. This is my personality. No one forces me
to work hard, it makes me feel comfortable
— See CLEANING LADY on Page 28—
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
HHC USAG Soldier not short on thanks-living
By Mary Grimes
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY — Place a microphone
in the hands of Spc. Brian Catalano and it’s
quite doubtful that he will be singing the
blues. Instead, the 27-year old Floridian
might be belting out his personal thoughts
on just how thankful he is to be among
family and friends this holiday season.
Currently assigned to HHC USAG Daegu,
the administrative Non-Commissioned
Officer (NCO) once deployed to Iraq,
spoke briefly about his Middle East tour
calling the experience a type of reality check.
“There are so many men and women out
there doing what I volunteered to do, and
that is to serve our country and protect the
freedoms that we enjoy. I think sometimes
those hard fought for things are far too often
taken for granted. That’s something many of
us are guilty of doing at one time or other.
Sometimes it takes a tough challenge or
losing something or someone to drive that
point home,” Catalano said.
Asked about his personal reaction to the
news that he was heading to Iraq Catalano
commented, “At that time, I was serving in
an 11Bravo (infantryman) capacity. I was
ready. My unit had trained hard and we
continued to train even as we were moving
out. Preparations were not a joke, and I
think that’s why when it was time for us to
go, there was a feeling throughout the unit
that we have to go and do what we have
been trained to do, and that’s what we were
ready to do.”
Catalano said that his 11Bravo duties
sometimes found him having to push
AREA IV
Spc. Brian Catalano (left) and Spc. Joseph Burger share in a moment of playfulness before
the camera. — U.S. Army photo by Mary Grimes
himself even harder than he could have
imagined. “The Army trains you to the
highest standard, and every soldier knows
that you are sometimes called upon to do
more than you might have expected. There
were times when the leadership called on
me, and when that happens you don’t
stand there looking like a deer caught in
the headlights. Instead, you dig deep inside
yourself and you get busy. You just step up
and be there to do your part in the successful
completion of the mission,” he stated.
Catalano said that his Iraq experience
gave him a new outlook and appreciation
for life. He said, “Anytime you heard of
the loss of a soldier, it was felt by everyone.
No one, absolutely no one was void of deep
feelings of sadness or pain. The loss of one
is as powerful and painful as that of one
hundred” he stated.
Caught in a profound moment of
reflection, Catalano gathered himself and
spoke of the personal growth and maturity
his deployment brought him. “I am so
thankful for my battle buddies. When you
know that someone really has your back,
and when you learn to trust someone with
your life, that is so huge for the human
experience. I think that type of thing
changes you forever.
Back safe and sound from his tour abroad,
Catalano explained that his experience
during deployment still has a way of keeping
him focused and grounded. He said, “I
look at myself as being a better soldier and
a better man now. While in Iraq me and
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my battle buddies didn’t take waking up in
the morning for granted. When we got up
we checked on each other, and we found
no shame in saying to each other that we’re
glad to see another day. When we said it, we
meant it, and then we began to concentrate
on getting through the new day and getting
the mission done.”
Prior to deploying to Iraq, Catalano was
unable to visit with his family and friends
back home. He said, “Unfortunately, I
didn’t get to go home before heading to
the Middle East. My family is really close,
and so they didn’t celebrate the holidays
without me. They decided to wait for my
return. So, there was no big Italian feast.
They saved all of that for when I returned,
he stated.
For Catalano, his first few days back
in his hometown also involved a visit to a
favorite local hangout. “I recall it vividly. I
went to Chili’s Restaurant and it was pretty
crowded. Everyone seemed to be laughing
or engaged in conversation. When the waiter
brought my order to the table and sat it
down, something came over me. I sat there
and for a moment I just stared at that juicy,
rare steak, and believe it or not, I actually
teared up. It hit me like a ton of bricks that
we really do sometimes take the smallest
things for granted. I realized right then and
there that I had everything to be thankful
for… my family, friends, battle buddies,
food, and my life.
There are some people out there who
waste a lot of time talking a good game,
but at some point I think a person has to
— See CATALANO on Page 28—
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when I do so. Besides, I like feeling that no use their hands on the glass. The glass must her past experiences with Camp Henry, Kim He shakes my hand whenever he encounters
one can do my job better than I can,” she look nice at all times because it is the main said, “I’ve seen commanders come and go, me, even if he sees me far away he makes
commented. entrance. Also, the handle makes opening and they have all treated me so well. I can time to personally acknowledge me. He is an
Kim said there is not a lot that she would and closing the doors much easier. I think never express my gratitude for their kindness. honorable man. I would not trade my job or
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take a hard look at what he’s doing or what
he’s contributing. If I could speak to all the
families out there who’ve lost someone in
Iraq or Afghanistan or wherever the mission
required, I’d say just know that that soldier
will not be forgotten and that you should
live everyday knowing that they served
proudly and with great dignity,” Catalano
stated.
Looking back on his life over the past
year and a half, Catalano said that he
knows he has been very fortunate and
looks forward to the future. Stated the
NCO, “I don’t think I’ll be a career soldier,
but I know that the Army will always be
a part of me. I have had so many amazing
opportunities. They were opportunities
that many guys my age have yet to even
come close to experiencing. In the not
too distant future I’ll be starting a new life
and facing new challenges back home. I’m
preparing now for whatever lies ahead.
That’s what a soldier does.”
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