Volume 5, Issue 39 P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING IN THE R EPUBLIC OF K OREA July 20, 2007

Warriors compete USAG-Yongsan Camp Carroll

for the gold in welcomes new celebrates
team triathlon at Garrison swimming pool
Camp Casey Commander reopening
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BOB MCELROY

(Left to Right) Bart Mirabel, USAG Humphreys director of DPW, Maj. Lan Dalat, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade communications officer, and daughter, Col. John
E. Dumoulin Jr., USAG commander and Col. Janice Dombi, United States Army Corp of Engineers Far East District commander, cuts the ribbon during Family
Housing Phase III tower opening ceremony held Wednesday at Humphreys. The Dalats are one of eight first new families to move into the tower.

Community members cut ribbon on new family housing tower

By Andre D. Butler
USAG-H Public Affairs
USAG HUMPHREYS — The Far East District U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys officially opened the newest family housing
tower at a ribbon cutting ceremony here Wednesday.
The $20 million tower will house 42 families and is one
of 33 new towers scheduled to be built at USAG
Humphreys by 2012. During his remarks the USAG
commander expressed how important opening the new
tower is to the Humphreys’ community.
“Today we take another step forward in the
transformation of Humphreys by opening this magnificent
new building,” said Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr., USAG
Humphreys commander.
“For 50 years this has been a single Soldiers post. But
now we have these wonderful facilities for families -- with
lots of closet space, floor to ceiling windows, spacious
rooms, underground parking and within walking distance
of our elementary school,” Dumoulin said.
He said in the future their will be an additional 2,500
families who would call Humphreys home.
“I would like to stick around and see this happen,”
said Dumoulin.
Col. Janice Dombi, United States Army Corp of
Engineers commander Far East District, agrees with
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Protecting Personal Identifiable Information:
Mandatory computer user training announced
By Andrew Hirata
CJ39 Information Operations
YONGSAN GARRISON — When you hear the
acronym PII, what thoughts come to your mind? Is it
“PI” like in Magnum PI or “PI” for the Philippines Island?
Neither; PII, stands for Personal Identifiable Information.
PII consists of any personal information maintained by
a U.S. government agency that includes, but is not
limited to, educational, financial transactions, medical
history, employment or criminal history and information
that distinguishes or traces an individual’s identity. For
example: names associated with social security numbers,
dates and places of birth, mother’s maiden names and/
or biometric records.
Protection of PII is a USFK force protection issue. It
protects the USFK military and civilian forces’ identities.
Loss of PII represents a security breach that can be
exploited by our adversaries and even criminals who
steal identities and use that information for their illegal
personal gain. In most recent cases, laptop computers
containing PII were stolen from unattended vehicles
where they lay in plain view. Thieves saw the laptop or
the laptop case, smashed the window, took the laptop
and ran.
PII can show up in the most unusual places. At a
bazaar right outside Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan,
Government-owned thumb drives containing PII and
other sensitive informaton were displayed one of the
shops. One flash memory drive, which sold for $40,
contained the names, photos and phone numbers of
people described as Afghan spies working for the U.S.
military.
Other thumb drives were been found to contain Social
Security numbers and names for hundreds of
Servicemembers.
What can you do to protect PII, especially when
Military Police Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be
incomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocence of
any person.
AREA I: Drunken, or Reckless Operation of a Vehicle,
At 9:30 p.m., July 6, Subject #1 was stopped at a KNP
DUI check point near Tokkori. Subject #1 was
administered a PBT with a result of 0.066% BAC. Subject
#1 was detained by KNP and transported to the KNP
Station where she was charged by KNP under KRTL
#44 (Driving Under the Influence). Subject #1 was
released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1
was administered a series of FSTs, which she passed,
and administered a PBT with a result of 0.017% BAC.
Subject #1 was advised of her legal rights, which she
invoked. Subject #1’s vehicle ignition key and
operator’s permit were confiscated. Subject #1 was
processed and released to her unit.
AREA II: Driving Under the Influence of Any Intoxicant,
Subject #1, operating a POV, was stopped at a KNP
checkpoint, when KNP detected an odor of an alcoholic
beverage emitting from Subject #1’s person. Subject #1
was administered a PBT by KNP, with a result of 0.057%
BAC. Subject #1 was administered a series of FSTs
which she performed well on. Subject #1 was
transported to 121st CSH where she consented to a
LBAT with results pending. Subject #1 was transported
to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where she was issued an
appendix K and a suspension of driving privileges letter.
Subject #1 was released to her unit. At 5 p.m., July 6,
Subject #1 reported to USAG-Yongsan PMO where she
was advised of her legal rights, which she waived,
rendering a written statement admitting to the
offense.This is a final report.
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traveling with laptops and removable storage devices? The
following list outlines your responsibilities to ensure you protect
USFK PII and other Data-at-Rest:
1. Ensure all high risk mobile information systems authorized
for travel (i.e. laptops and removable storage devices such as
thumb drives) are identified and appropriately configured and
labeled to show the highest level of classification of the data
they contain as well as your unit’s address. A properly labeled
device is far more likely to be returned than one that is not labeled
at all. Personal devices that you may carry should be labeled
“personal” and should not contain PII of other Servicemembers
or sensitive or classified information.
2. Do not leave laptops in plain view when traveling. Over 70
Army laptops were stolen last year from the passenger
compartments of motor vehicles. You wouldn’t leave your M4 or
M9 (or your credit card) on the passenger seat of your HMMWV,
in plain view and you shouldn’t leave your laptop alone either.
3. Unless your TDY requires that you have access to PII or
other sensitive information, you should remove this information
from your computer’s hard drive. If you are required to travel
with PII and sensitive information, you should see if your unit
can provide DoD approved encryption software.
4. You should do official work only on official systems. When
traveling you must use CAC cryptographic logon to eliminate
the use of a userid and password as a means for device or network
access. The use of CAC/PKI for access control, combined with
encryption of DAR, provides strong protection of PII and
sensitive information on high risk mobile devices.
5. All Korea Wide Area Network users are required to pass the
Computer User Training test annually. Additionally, Army
network users are required to take the Army G3 Computer Security
Training and the protection of external removable media training
packages at the following URL https://iatraining.us.army.mil.
This training must be completed no later than Aug. 2 of 2007.
Consult your respective IA managers to take appropriate
computer security training that is applicable to your service.
AREA III: Assault – on Commissioned Officer, Failure to
Obey General Order (2ID BAC Policy), Drunk and Disorderly,
Assault Consummated by a Battery, Subject #1 and an
unknown subject were involved in a verbal altercation which
turned physical when the unknown subject struck Subject
#1 in the right eye with a closed hand at Bldg. #501. Victim
#1 attempted to separate Subject #1 and the unknown
subject. Subject #1 grabbed Victim #1 and an unknown victim
by their clothing. Subject #1 then fled the scene. Subject #1
was apprehended by MP and transported to the USAG-
Humphreys Provost Marshall’s Office where he was
administered a PBT with a result of 0.265% BAC. Subject #1
was not advised of his legal rights due to his suspected
level of intoxication. Subject #1 reported injuries consisting
of a bruised eye, but declined medical attention. Subject #1
was processed and released to his unit. Victim #1 rendered
a written sworn statement attesting to the incident. At 3
p.m., July 1, Subject #1 returned to the PMO where he was
advised of his legal rights, which he waived, rendering a
written sworn statement denying the offenses. Investigation
continues by MPI.
AREA VI: Disrespect to a Non Commissioned Officer, Failure
to Obey a Lawful Order, Subject #1 failed to obey a lawful
order by MP and became disrespectful towards MP. Subject
#1 was apprehended and transported to the USAG-Walker
Provost Marshall’s Office where he was administered a PBT
with a result of 0.183% BAC. Subject #1 was not advised of
his legal rights due to his suspected level of intoxication,
processed and released to his unit. At 1:43 p.m., June 30,
Subject #1 reported to the USAG-Walker Provost Marshall’s
Office where he was advised of his legal rights, which he
waived, rendering a written sworn statement denying the
offenses. On July 10, Staff Judge Advocate opined that
there is sufficient evidence to title Subject #1 with the
offenses. This is a final report.
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American Forces
Spouses Club
The American Forces’ Spouses’ Club
(AFSC), will be hosting the annual
Newcomer’s Welcome and Activities.
Aug. 30. Sign up at the Dragon Hill
Lodge from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. This is
an opportunity for all area
organizations to display information
and offer sign-ups for various
activities. If you are interested in
participating, you will be provided a
whole or half sized banquet table and
chairs in and around the Naija Ballroom
at no cost. Set up will be from 8 a.m.
until 10 a.m. Please remember that this
is an informational event only. The sale
of goods is not permitted. For more
information call the AFSC 2nd Vice
President at DSN 736-5492.
“You Can Homeschool”
Information Night
A “You Can Homeschool” information
night is scheduled Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m.
at South Post Chapel, Bldg. 3702,
Rooms 208 and 209, Yongsan. There
will be a DVD presentation from HSLDA
(Home School Legal Defense
Association), followed by a question
and answer period. This is a good time
for anyone considering homeschooling
to learn more about it and talk to
homeschooling parents, as well as look
at some homeschooling resources. For
more information, call 010-3040-6516.
Army Traffic Safety
Training Schedule
Army Traffic Safety Training Program
Intermediate (IIIA) and Supervisors
Traffic Safety (IV) will be conducted at
the following locations:
Aug. 17, USAG-Yongsan at MPTF-
Theater: 8-10:30 a.m., Intermediate
Drivers Training (18–26 year old
Soldiers only); 10:45-11:45 a.m,
Supervisors Traffic Safety Training (All
Army Supervisors)
Aug. 24, USAG-Humphreys at MPTF-
Theater Bldg #113, 8-10:30 a.m.,
Intermediate Drivers Training (18 – 26
year old Soldiers only); 10:45-11:45 a.m,
Supervisors Traffic Safety Training (All
Army Supervisors)
Aug. 27, USAG-Daegu at Camp Henry
Community Theater, 12:30-3 p.m.,
Intermediate Drivers Training (18 – 26
year old Soldiers only); 3:15-4:15 p.m.,
Supervisors Traffic Safety Training (All
Army Supervisors)
Sept. 7, USAG-Casey at Casey Theater,
8-10:30 a.m., Intermediate Drivers
Training (18 – 26 year old Soldiers
only); 10:45-11:45 a.m, Supervisors
Traffic Safety Training (All Army
Supervisors)
Sept. 7, Camp Hovey at Hovey Theater,
1-3:30 p.m., Intermediate Drivers
Training (18 – 26 year old Soldiers
only); 3:45-4:45 p.m., Supervisors
Traffic Safety Training (All Army
Supervisors)
For more information contact Mr. Scott
Steuerwald at DSN: 724-3040
IMCOM-Korea Safety Update
Backyard Grilling: Keep it safe and enjoyable
By Lori Yerdon
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
YONGSAN GARRISON — With 81 percent of all U.S.
households owning a charcoal, electric or gas grill, practicing
a little common sense and adhering to safe barbecuing practices
will reduce the chance of serious injury while grilling.
According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, 60
percent of grill owners use their grills year-round; with 47
percent grilling at least 1-2 times per week during peak summer
months. The most popular grilling occasions are Fourth of
July, Memorial Day and Labor Day, but an increasing number
of grillers report using their grills during the winter, too.
“Being responsible with grills, especially around children,
is important,” said Deidra Darsa, PR & media relations manager
for HPBA. “Always read the owners manual before using
your grill and follow specific usage, assembly and safety
procedures.”
Everyone must realize that when people are grilling, they’re
working with fire and there’s always a chance of getting burned,
added Darsa.
In May, while trying to light a grill, a Soldier was burned on
his face and arms. He used an excessive amount of lighter
fluid on some charcoal then closed the grill cover. When the
Soldier attempted to light the grill a few moments later, it
exploded resulting in first and second degree burns.
“Grilling-related accidents send numerous individuals to
emergency rooms each year,” said Col. John Campbell,
command surgeon for the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center.
“By understanding safe techniques and precautions, the
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post Events and Activities
Taejongdae Resort (Busan)
Named after the 29th king of Silla Dynasty - King TaeJong
Mu-Yeol (AD 604~661), Taejongdae stretches nearly six
miles along the southern side of the Yeongdo coast. The
area was first designated as a resort for the city of Pusan
(Busan in modern transliteration) in 1969. It is especially
famous for its rock beach, but the landscape also includes
a 250 metre high peak and forests of pine and many other
varieties of trees, including silver magnolia and camellia.
There is a myth that supernatural beings (the Shinsun)
used to play and relax on the so-called Sinseon Rock, under
where - since 1906 - the resort's lighthouse now is. There is
also a figure on the rock called Mangbuseok, named after
the story of a woman who waited for her husband who had
been taken to Japan. On clear days, you can see Japan's
Oryukdo and Tsushima Islands from the observatory.
Taejongdae is also famous for the ritual of praying for rain
during droughts. Indeed there is a day actually called
“Taejong Rain” (the tenth day of the lunar month each
May). Opening Hours: Mar-Oct: 9am-6pm; Nov-Feb: 9 a.m.
-7 p.m. Address: San Ilwon 29-1, Dongsam 2(i)-dong,
Yeongdo-gu.
Directions from Pusan (Busan) Rail Station take Bus No 88
or 101. From Jagalchi Market, take Bus No 8, 13 or 30 from
the stop in front of Yeongdo Bridge. Those driving can
take either of the coastal roads from City Hall via the
Yeongdo Bridge or the Great Busan Bridge to Taejongdae.
Contact Details: Taejongdae Resort Phone: +82 (0) 51 405
2004 (Taejongdae Resort administration dept.).
Cats, The Musical (Seoul)
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” will play at the National
Theater of Korea from July 6 to Sept 2. The magical “Cats”
presents audiences with an astonishing explosion of dance,
music and the marvelous voices of its outstanding cast, in
one of the most fantastic, innovative musicals ever. “Cats”
is based on “Old Possum”s Book of Practical Cats” (1939)
by T.S. Eliot, a 1948 Nobel Literary Prize laureate and one of
history's most remarkable poets. Andrew Lloyd Webber
was inspired by Eliot’s book and went on to develop the
musical, which he entitled “Cats”. One of the splendid
musical numbers praised by critics, the main song,
“Memory,” has been recorded by more than 150 artists
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number can be drastically reduced.”
The HPBA offers the following safety tips to help keep grilling
a safe and enjoyable experience:
-Using barbecue grills outdoors, only. Never barbecue in a
trailer, tent, house, garage, or any enclosed area because carbon
monoxide may accumulate and cause a fatal injury.
-Ensure that grills are in an open area that is away from buildings,
overhead combustible surfaces, dry leaves, or brush.
-Use barbecue utensils with long handles, forks, tongs, etc., to
avoid burns and splatters.
-Wear clothing that does not have hanging shirt tails, frills, or
apron strings that can catch fire, and use flame-retardant mitts
when adjusting hot vents.
-Use baking soda to control a grease fire and have a fire
extinguisher handy.
-Never leave a grill unattended once lit.
-Use grill pads or splatter mats, which are naturally heat resistant,
usually made of lightweight composite cement or plastic, and will
protect decks or patios from any grease that misses the drip pan.
-Don’t allow anyone to conduct activity near the grill when in
use or immediately following its use. The grill body remains hot up
to an hour after being used.
-Never attempt to move a hot grill. It’s easy to stumble or drop it.
“Soldiers, their Family Members and friends should always
exercise caution when grilling,” said Campbell. “Don’t let your
safety guard down…enjoy, but stay safe.”
Visit www.hpba.org and www.fsis.usda.gov for more information
on grilling safety. For more information on the 101 Critical Days of
Summer safety campaign, visit https://crc.army.mil.
ranging from Barbra Streisand and Johnny Mathis to Liberace.
The set of “Cats” is a junkyard, where a motley crew of cats
gather to tell their stories and select the cat most deserving of the
journey to the “Heaviside Layer,” or afterlife. The musical has
achieved the honor of being the longest running musical in the
history of Broadway and West End theaters. Tickets range from
40,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call your local USO
at: Yongsan: 02-795-3028/3063, DSN: 724-7003/3301, Camp Casey
DSN: 730-4813, Camp Humphreys DSN: 753-6281: Comm: 031-
651-8346, Osan Comm: 031-661-3491; DSN: 784-3491.
Puchon International Film Festival
The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) will be
held at Bucheon’s Boksagol Cultural Center on July 20-21. This
annual festival presents groundbreaking films and experimental
screening programs, which includes an all-nighter screening as
well as a Cine Rock Night, a combination of cinema and concert.
Cult movie fans will not want to miss films that range from horror
to sci-fi thrillers. For more information, visit www.pifan.com or
call 032-345-6313~4. The Boksagol Cultural Center is accessible
via free shuttle buses departing from Songnae Station, line 1.
Summer Temple Stay Program
Jeondeungsa Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
has prepared a temple stay program for the summer season. From
July 23 to Aug. 16, the temple will hold four-day, three-night
retreats to give participants a chance to experience Korean
Buddhist culture. Specialists will also give classes on points of
traditional culture. Traditional culture classes will take place during
the daylight hours. Fees for classes and temple stay are as follows:
-July 23-26: Korean roof painting: 200,000 won
-July 30-Aug. 2: traditional etiquette for middle and high school
students: 150,000 won
-Aug 6-9 ecology: 150,000 won
-Aug 13-16 natural dyes: 200,000 won
Ganghwa-do is a 1 hour, 30 minute bus ride from Seoul's Sinchon
Bus Terminal. From Ganghwa-eup, it's another short bus ride to
the temple. For more information, call 032) 937- 0025/ 0125.
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, www.hotelnet.com,
http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net
No endorsement implied.
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Korean women in traditional attire collect the scissors used during the ribbon
cutting ceremony at USAG Humphreys Wednesday. The new Family Housing
Tower is in the background.
Housing
Dumoulin.
“This is a great addition to USAG
Humphreys,” Dombi said.
“This new housing tower brings more
families to an already growing
community,” she said.
“It’s a wonderful place to call your
home.”
A major part of the USFK’s
transformation is the normalization of
families. One way to do that is by building
an installation that will focus more on
Soldiers, Family members, and Civilians
as a unit.
Maj. Lan Dalat, 501st Military
Intelligence Brigade communications
officer as well as a new tenant in Family
Housing Phase III tower, said it’s a morale
booster for Soldiers to be able to bring
their families with them to Korea.
GI Bill: Transferability of
Benefits Progam explained
Sgt. Major Michael D. Burns
8th United States Army, Retention
YONGSAN — Do you have the
MGIB and don’t figure to use it? You
may be eligible to transfer some of those
benefits to your spouse.
Regular Army Soldiers with six or
more years of active federal service
serving in an MOS designated as critical
have the option to transfer 18-months of
MGIB benefits (over $18,000) to their
spouse in conjunction with their
reenlistment.
The following eligibility criteria must
be met:
- Must be enrolled in the MGIB upon
entry to active duty.
- Possess an MOS designated as
critical, which is defined as a Soldier who
qualifies for a “MOS specific” Selective
Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) incentive and
have between 6 and 14 years of service
at the time of reenlistment.
- Must have completed six years total
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“I was here ten years ago and lived in
the Bachelor Officer’s Quarters. This is
much, much better,” he said.
“We have a playground, barbeque pit
and the school is right down the street,”
Dalat said. “This is the reason I decided
to come back,” he added.
“I could bring my family with me and
that gave me a piece of mind. It’s a major
benefit, being with my wife and kids.”
He said Soldiers will have more
commitment to units if they had their
families here. Dalat also said accompanied
tours will add continuity in military units
and jobs.
The Dalats are one of eight families who
have already moved into the tower.
USAG Humphreys growth and
expansion, experts say, will be the largest
military installation in the world by 2012.
active federal service at the time of
reenlistment and reenlist for a minimum
of four years.
- Complete the MGIB Transferability
of Benefits form.
Eligible Soldiers who elect transfer of
their MGIB benefits will have their SRB
multiplier reduced by 0.5.
Eligible Soldiers, who do not elect to
transfer their MGIB benefits during the
current reenlistment, must wait until their
next reenlistment to do so. Soldiers do
not have to be married at the time of
reenlistment to participate in the program;
however, they must enroll in the program
at the time of reenlistment. After
enrollment in the program, Soldiers can
update their status if they have a change
in marital status by visiting their Career
Counselor.
If you meet the eligibility criteria above,
please see your Career Counselor for
more information on the MGIB
Transferability of Benefits Program.
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Cynthia Porter, ABC-C director from Fort Riley, Ks. And Lawrence Keys, civilian personnel advisory center, discuss what’s on the horizon for electronic retirement estimates
in the future at the CSRS and FERS briefings held July 12 at USAG-RC Mitchell’s Club.
Civil Service Retirement System
issues explained at Red Cloud
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD—Which
federal retirement system is better?
Twenty percent of the Civil Service
Retirement System workers will say
their retirement provides more
generous benefits than its newer
counterpart, the Federal Employees
Retirement System.
However, civil service employees in
FERS have an additional boost from
Uncle Sam, and often don’t have to
invest as much to reach a million dollar
goal.
“If these employees invest up to 5
percent of their income in the Thrift
Savings Plan, the government will
match that amount,” said Cynthia
Porter, director, Army Benefits
Center-Civilian, at the CSRS and
FERS briefings held July 12 at USAG-
RC in Mitchell’s club. “Plus, that
money is tax-deferred, so investing in
this plan will reduce taxes.”
Employees in CSRS can also
participate in the TSP, but there is no
government matching of funds.
“One to five years prior to
retirement an employee should contact
ABC-C for a retirement estimate and
information,” Porter said. “But only
one estimate is allowed per year. And,
180 days prior to retirement, download
forms from the ABC-C website, and
120 days before retirement, mail the
forms to ABC-C. The longer you wait,
the longer you wait for your money.”
ABC-C in Fort Riley, KS. have 73
staff members who provide advisory
services and process transactions for
Federal Employees Health Benefits,
Federal Employees Group Life
Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan,
retirement – FERS and CSRS, and
survivorship, death claim processing.
Counselors are available from 6 a.m.
to 6 p.m. and their automated system
is available 24 hours a day.
“Last year we received 10,000
requests for estimates and processed
9,390 applicants for retirement,” Porter
said. “ABC-C reviews retirement
packages and sends a letter
acknowledging receipt. ABC-C then
assigns the retirement package to a
counselor 30 to 60 days prior to
retirement.”
Some challenges ABC-C
encounters when processing
retirement packages includes people
finding out they are in the wrong
retirement plan, or missing forms or
documents.
“Credit is given under CSRS for
military service performed before Jan.
1, 1957, Porter said. “No deposit is
required for creditable military service
performed prior to Jan. 1, 1957 – it is
free.”
When a person becomes eligible for
Social Security, their military service
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after 1956 is used in the computation
of their Social Security. Unless that
person paid a deposit, prior to
retirement, it will no longer count
toward their retirement benefit.
“If an employee wants to pay a
military deposit he needs to complete
form RI 20-97, and send it to the
appropriate branch of service,” Porter
said. “He should include a copy of his
DD 214 too. Upon receipt of
estimated earnings, DD 214, and SF
2803, ABC-C will calculate an
estimate of the deposit owed.
“Turn around time is anywhere
from three to four months. The longer
you wait, the more interest is
accruing.”
For verification of all one’s military
service and civilian service, call the
local civilian personnel advisory center.
Or, for additional retirement
information from ABC-C visit their
website at https://www.abc.army.mil.
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Dongducheon Tour Today
Dongducheon City tour of the
Korean Traditional Market is
scheduled for today. For more
information call: 730-6630.
KATUSA CAC Card
KATUSA will be required to
obtain a CAC card to log onto
the Korea domain, the deadline
to have CAC cards is Aug 15.
For more information call: 732-
8630.
Mitchell’s Club Closing
Mitchell’s Club on Camp Red
Cloud will be closed Monday
July 23.
PEO Show
The PEO road show will be
held at Camp Casey Aug. 1, at
Camp Red Cloud Aug. 2. For
more information call: 732-
6002.
ACS Celebration
The ACS birthday celebration
will be held July 24 at the CRC
Commissary, 25 at Camp Casey
building 2403, 26 at Camp
St a n l e y P X M i n i M a l l . A l l
celebrations will begin at 11
a.m. and continue until 2 p.m.
For more information call: 730-
3062.
EEO/POSH Training
The EEO will be conducting an
initial EEO/POSH training for
the new U.S. Civilian
employees on Aug. 8 from 9
USAG-RC
FERS class informs
Civilian employees about
retirement benefits
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD—When
asked when he would retire, comedian
George Burns said, “Retirement at 65
is ridiculous, when I was 65 I still had
pimples.” Malcolm S. Forbes, publisher
of Forbes magazine, said, “Retirement
kills more people than hard work ever
did.” Civilian employees attending the
Federal Employees Retirement
System class held in Mitchell’s Club
at USAG-Red Cloud July 12 received
more than a witty comment from
Cynthia Porter, Army Benefits Center
– Civilian director.
“I came today to inform the
Department of the Army civilian
employees of their benefits,
entitlements, and retirement options,”
Porter said. “I think sometimes in
today’s world we do not always have
enough information about preplanning
for retirement. This is an education
process for the staff in overseas
areas.”
Porter came to Area I by request
of Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
Director Geraldine Jones.
“This is a much needed class for
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the civilians,” Jones said. “Too often
they do not have an opportunity to hear
this information and plan for
retirement. We try to get as many
employees in classes at an early time,
so they can properly prepare for
retirement.”
The details of retirement benefits,
entitlements and options are many and
varied.
“Porter is knowledgeable and
effective in explaining all the many
details of FERS,” Jones said. “I think
she answered all the questions the
employees had about benefits,
entitlements and options.”
Porter did not give classes in all the
areas on the peninsula. The tours are
made when the requests are made by
CPAC. The last tour to Korea was
two years ago.
“We are not doing each of the
areas in Korea at this time,” Porter
said. “We have three or four we are
getting to for the larger activities, then
I will be going after this to Japan. It is
a two week trip this time.”
Porter expects the employees
attending the class will have some idea
of what challenges and decisions they
2ETIREMENT%STIMATE
may face when nearing retirement.
“I am hoping everyone attending
today learned a little bit more about
their benefits and their entitlements,”
Porter said. “I hope they plan a little
bit earlier, and they have more
information to make really good
informed decisions on their retirement
and their benefits. It is really important
they think and start early and not wait
until the last minute.”
The ABC-C mission is to provide a
full range of benefit and entitlement
services to all DA serviced employees
through a centralized automated
center. The center provides advisory
services and processes transactions
for Federal Employees Health
Benefits, Federal Employees’ Group
Life Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan,
both FERS and Civil Service
Retirement Systems and Survivorship.
Access to all these services and
information about retirement can be
found on the ABC-C website at: https:/
/www.abc.army.mil, or by U.S. mil:
Army Benefits Center-Civilian, 301
Marshall Ave., Fort Riley, Ks, 66442-
5004, by telephone n Korea: 00798-14-
800-4766.
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invited. Interested Soldiers can
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located throughout the USAG-
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to see the beautiful west coast 
of Korea and this beach is only
a little more than one hour
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local through March being the time they process the most estimates and July-Sept, Oct.-Dec. being the least amount of estimates.
 The Morning Calm Weekly USAG-RC
Team 39 tags from bike rider to runner during the Warrior Country Triathlon July 14 at USAG-Casey Hanson Field House. Fifteen teams of three athletes each participated
in the event.
Soldiers compete in Team Triathlon
By Jim Cunningham U S A G - C a s e y M o r a l e , We l f a r e a n d
USAG-RC Public Affairs Recreation sports will be the host of the 8th
USAG-CASEY—Warriors from Area I came Army Individual Triathlon July 21.
to USAG-Casey Hanson Field House July 14 “We have 15 teams participating today,”
to compete in the annual Warrior Country Team LeBorgne said. “We have one female, four
Triathlon. The event consisted of teams who mixed and 10 open teams.”
have one athlete in each team that would do Often times in biannual events sponsored by
swimming, bicycling and running. MWR sports event time records are broken,
“We have two triathlons every year,” said but that was not the case during this event.
H e n r i L e B o rg n e , A r e a I s p o r t s d i r e c t o r. “So far we have not had any records broken
“Today’s event is the Team Triathlon; two today,” LeBorgne said.
weeks ago we had the Individual Triathlon.” Many MWR sporting events lead to other
Humphreys over Red Cloud in four softball games
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD—USAG-
Humphreys softball team came up to
challenge USAG-Red Cloud’s softball
team July 14 at the softball field.
Humphreys won all four games by a
wide margin. It was probably expected
since the Humphreys team is in third
place for post level play this summer.
“We have played 21 games so far,”
said Sgt. 1st Class Marcus Lux, coach
of the USAG- Humphreys softball
team. “We are 14 and 7 and we are
USAG-Humphreys’ player knocks the ball out of the park during the post sitting tied for third place right now.”
level softball games July 14 at USAG Red Cloud. The Humphreys team will be playing
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JIM CUNNINGHAM
events that challenge the athlete to continue
competing in the same type of events, but not
the case with the biannual Team Triathlon.
“This event doesn’t continue in any other
different venues,” LeBorgne said. “We do this
championship because multidiscipline events
benefit everybody.”
The triathlons triple the fun for the Soldier/
athletes, because they can compete in
swimming, cycling, and running, according to
LeBorgne.
the team in Daegu next weekend, but
it will depend on the results of those
games whether or not they keep third
place.
“We will go to Daegu next
weekend,” Lux said. “We will battle
with them.
“Right now we are playing for
seating, but at the end of the season
we all go to USAG-Humphreys and
play the playoffs.”
USAG-Red Cloud’s team losing all
four games will keep them out of the
playoffs, but the Humphreys team will
battle for their standing down south at
the end of the season.
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Yongsan community
welcomes commander
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
The largest U.S. Army Garrison in
the Republic of Korea is under new
management.
Col. David Hall assumed
command of U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan from Col. Ron Stephens in
a July 13 Collier Field House
ceremony.
“Make no doubt about it, this is a
significant ceremony,” Installation
Management Command-Korea
Director Brig. Gen. Al Aycock said
during his remarks. “The passing of
the colors from one commander to
another, visibly demonstrates a unit’s
continuous leadership.”
Aycock said the ceremony was a
chance to reflect on the past.
“It’s a day to reflect on what has
been achieved,” he said. “It’s also a
day to recognize the challenges and
opportunities that lay ahead.”
More than 300 Yongsan
community members and Seoul
neighbors attended the ceremony to
watch the passing of the Garrison
colors from the former commander
to the IMCOM-Korea director and
then to the commander.
“Today is a blessed day for my
family, as we continue a very
satisfying career serving our
country,” Hall said.
Hall thanked IMCOM-Korea
Director Brig. Gen. Al Aycock for
the opportunity to serve.
“Sir, I look forward to working
with you and the IMCOM-Korea
team,” Hall told the director. “I feel
doubly blessed to not only have the
opportunity to command, but the
privilege to do so in such a beautiful
country.”
More than 25,000 American
servicemembers, civilian employees,
family members, contractors and
retirees depend on USAG-Yongsan
to provide the infrastructure for life
support services such as housing,
shopping, schools and recreation.
Most recently, Hall served as
Executive Officer for the Director,
Installation Management Agency,
Arlington, Virginia. He then
completed his Master's Degree at
the National Defense University's
Industrial College of the Armed
Forces, Fort McNair, Washington,
D.C.
Hall replaced Col. Ron Stephens,
who had served as garrison
commander since July 2005.
Stephens spoke about the strong
friendships he and his family had
forged during their two years in
Seoul. He also spoke about the
accomplishments of the garrison
team.
“But, this job isn’t about a single
accomplishment,” Stephens said.
“It’s about managing daily life in a
small American city far from the
United States.” DAVID MCNALLY
Stephens and his family are Col. David Hall receives the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan colors from Installation Management
moving to Fort Huachuca, Ariz. Command-Korea Director Brig. Gen. Al Aycock July 13 at a Collier Field House ceremony.

Commander outlines philosophy

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs The commander laid out what the staff could
YONGSAN GARRISON — The garrison expect from him during his command.
commander met with key staff members Monday “I like going after an issue before it becomes a
morning at his first staff call on the peninsula problem,” Hall said.
since assuming command July 13. After the Teamwork is essential, he said.
meeting, Col. David Hall explained his personal “I want a good team, I want to be a good coach
command philosophy. and I want to learn from you as well,” he told the
“My number one expectation is to make sure staff.
we’re servicing the community,” he said. Hall said one of his focus areas is to ensure
Hall is a U.S. Military Academy graduate with good communications. He encouraged the staff
a varied background in to have open communications and
field artillery and “Loyalty is huge; however, not to shield him from issues.
installation management. it doesn’t trump ethics — The commander urged
He said the Army values ever.” managers to take care of
— Col. Dave Hall
of loyalty, duty, respect, employees who go above and
selfless service, honor, beyond, and to ensure award
integrity and personal courage were how he was recommendations and evaluations are always
brought up. completed on time. U.S. ARMY PHOTO
“Loyalty is huge,” Hall said. “However, it Hall said he and his family are happy to be in Korea. Col. David Hall explains his command philosophy July 16 to
doesn’t trump ethics — ever.” See Philosophy
Philosophy, Page 12 the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan staff.
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July 20, 2007
Summer Reading
Program
The Yongsan Library Summer
Reading Program will be 11 a.m. every
Tuesday through July 31. For
information, call 723-7300.
Gate 3 is Open to
Vehicles
Yongsan Garrison Gate 3 is open to
limited vehicle traffic. Vehicles may
use Gate 3 Monday-Friday:
„6-9 a.m. Inbound Only
„4-7 p.m. Outbound only
The additional vehicle gate will give
community members more options
during the Gate 17 closure, officials
said.
USAG-Yongsan Gate
Hours to Change
New hours for many of the U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan gates are set to go
into effect Aug. 1. Please check fliers
at each gate to see the new hours.
ACS Birthday
Celebration
Army Community Service will be
celebrating their birthday 10 a.m.-2
p.m. July 30 in the Community
Services Building 4106 parking lot.
Refreshments will be served. For
information call, 738-7510.
PWOC Women's
Bible Study
Protestant Women of the Community
Women's Bible Study every
Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. All women
are welcome. Child care is available.
For information, call Tania Daniels
02-793-1962.
Moyer Tours
„Bike Trip 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday
„Seoul City Night Tour 6-10:30 p.m.
Friday, July 27 Cost is $10.00 and
5,000 won
„Water Rafting Tour in Nelinchon 8
a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
„Yellow Sea Sightseeing Tour 9 a.m.
– 6 p.m. July 28
For information call Moyer
Community Activity Center 723-3291.
Child Development
Center
Family Advocacy offers several
programs:
„Parents’ Training School Readiness
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. July 18
„Parent’s Advisory Council 11:45
a.m.-12:45 p.m. July 25
„Full Day Care, Kindergarten ages
6-weeks to 5-years
„Before and after school, part-day
pre-school ages 3-5-years
Hourly care services 8 a.m.-3 p.m. For
information, call 738-3406.
Garrison Web Site
For more news and information, visit
the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil.
USAG-Y
ROKA Support Group hosts
Korean, English speech contest
Korean Speech contestant Sgt. Richard Kripplebauer displays
confidence during his presentation July 11 at South Post Chapel.
Soldiers root for the contestants during the speech competition.
Civilians learn about retirement benefits
By Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — An
Army Benefits Center-Civilian team
provided two exhaustive sessions to
answer questions about civilian
retirement systems July 11 at Balboni
Theater to about 40 community
members.
The morning session discussed the
older Civil Service Retirement System,
while the afternoon session covered
the Federal Employees Retirement
System. The FERS replaced the CSRS
in 1987, and applies to government
employees hired since 1984.
In FERS, employees depend on:
„Social Security
„Federal Employee Annuity
„Thrift Savings Plan
“The briefing was successful,” said
ABC-C Director Cynthia Porter.
“There were more attendance than
the briefing we had two years ago, and
many of the community members
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By Cpl. Jung Jae-hoon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —The 8th U.S. Army
Republic of Korea Army- Support Group held its ninth
annual Korean and English Speech Contest July 11 at
South Post Chapel.
The event was a peninsula-wide contest, which the
contestants were the top speakers of each area at U.S.
Army installations in Korea.
The top six American Soldiers participated in the
event. Also four Korean students, who learned English
from Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army and U.S.
Soldiers, prepared English speeches to show how they
improved their English-speaking skills.
Sgt. Richard Kripplebauer from 501st Military
Intelligence Brigade took first place for his Korean-
language speech.
“We’re holding this
contest to promote the “We’re holding this
CPL. JUNG JAE-HOON U.S. Soldier’s under- contest to promote
standing of Korean
culture,” said EUSA the U.S. Soldier’s
ROKA-Support Group understanding of
Commander Col. Lee
Yong-il. “This will also Korean culture.”
help strengthen the
— Col. Lee Yong-il
ROK and U.S.
alliance.”
Lee said true trust and friendship can be promoted
through the mutual understanding of each other’s
cultures and customs.
Yongsan Garrison ROKA staff officers judged the
Korean speeches and U.S. Army officers graded the
Korean children on their English speeches.
U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentation Troops to
U.S. Army Soldiers laughed and cheered as the speakers
showed amazing skills in speaking a foreign language.
“Today’s event has reminded us that to understand
the person from a different culture, we have to
See Speech
Speech, Page 12
PVT. IM JIN-MIN
Army Benefits Center-Civilian director Cynthia Porter guides community members in their
retirement benefits decision-making during a July 11 briefing at Balboni Theater.
made their plans early, as opposed to community members gathered around
waiting until the last minute.” wanting to know more.
Hands came up as Porter explained “The briefing has been very
effective ways to manage retirement informative in such short time,” said
benefits. Even during breaks curious See Retirement
Retirement, Page 12
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Seoul opens Yongsan Garrison immigration office
Yongsan
By Cpl. Kim Sang-wook
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — For U.S. civilians,

assembling the proper paperwork for a tour of duty
in the Republic of Korea just got a little easier. The
Seoul Immigration Office opened a Yongsan Garrison
branch office July 10 inside the Community Service
Building.
Senior American leaders and Korean immigration
officials gathered to launch the new facility with a
ceremony.
“It is about what we need to do for our community
providing services for families,” Installation
Management Command-Korea Director Brig. Gen.
Al Aycock told the gathered crowd.
Aycock said the initiative will offer more services
for community members.
Applicants will be able to prescreen the required
documents before processing for Status of Forces
Agreement stamps. The Immigration office will
process up to 50 passports each Tuesday.
“It will benefit the Yongsan community in the need CPL. KIM SANG-WOOK
for families in obtaining SOFA stamps and visas,” Eighth U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt and IMCOM-Korea Director Brig. Gen. Al Aycock observe processing
said Army Community Service coordinator Reta at the new Yongsan Garrison branch of the Seoul Immigration Office July 10 at the Community Service Building.
Mills. “The opening onpost was due to increased processed,” Mills said. “This will result in shorter location,” said Seoul Immigration Office Director
demand due to the peak summer moving season.” wait times for other clients, but also ensure all General Won Hyoung-kyu. “If we dispatch our
Mills said the office will open each Tuesday until paperwork is complete and accurate.” employees here, it will benefit the U.S. community
September to accomodate the increase of Mills said ACS will assist community members as well as build good relations between two
newcomers during the summer season. Seoul by providing the required forms during regular countries.”
Immigration officials will come and help the process working hours. After the ceremony, 8th U.S. Army Commander
during opening hours 2-4 p.m. “We decided to come inside the Garrison Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt and other senior leaders
“There will be additional prescreening before regarding American civilians having a hard time toured the office and the first customers lined up
family members can have SOFA stamps coming into our office and not knowing the exact for service.
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http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Philosophy
“I’m a family person,” Hall said
“I rely on my wife a lot.”
Hall said his wife will be fully
engaged in volunteer work.
“My family is very important to me,”
he said. “I expect that your family is
very important to you.”
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from Page 9
Hall said he was not involved with
installation management until he
commanded a base support battalion
in Germany.
“It was the best two years of my
career,” he said. “I love installation
management. It’s hard work.”

Speech from Page 10

understand the culture itself,” said
ROKA staff officer Maj. Bae Jin-
su. “This contest shows that we are
trying to understand each other’s
differences to make the alliance
stronger.”
“We were amazed by the English
speeches that were given by the
Korean students,” said EUSA G3
Training Division staff officer Maj.
Robert Finnagan. “It was very hard
to pick a winner.”
He also said to the Korean
students that they should keep up the
hard work, not only to increase
English but to make a friendlier
relationship between Korea and the
United States.

Retirement from Page 10

PVT. IM JIN-MIN
Army Benefits Center-Civilian director Cynthia Porter discusses retirement benefits with a Yongsan
audience during a July 11 briefing at Balboni Theater.
employee Richard Hand. “It “Plan early,” Porter said. “Contact
strengthened my confidence in that Army Benefits Center if you need a
I’ve made the right choice by buying retirement estimate.
my military time. I think there should Porter said they would do their best
be a lot more attendance because to send it out as quickly as possible.
this concerns your future.” “We want to provide employees
Robert Kelso is an employee with suitable information for
waiting to complete his 20 years of preplanning.”
service. He said he has three years The Army Benefits Center
to go until he plans to retire. consists of more than 70 Army
“This is the first retirement civilians at Fort Riley, Kan., and
briefing I’ve attended,” Kelso said. plans to increase its staff for better
“The sessions were very helpful in service, Porter said.
that they bring up questions that I had For more information visit the
never thought of before.” ABC-Civilian Web site at http://
Porter stressed that it was vital www.abc.army.mil. The automated
that community members should telephone response system is
make retirement plans as early as available from the Republic of Korea
possible. by calling 00798-14-800-4766.

Yongsan Garrison on the Web

Web
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
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Soldiers required to provide care for Family Members
Family
By Capt Holly B. Nostrant
USAG Humphreys Legal Center
Part II of Army Regulation 608-99
Did you know that Soldiers are required to
support separated family members?
If a court order or written agreement does not
exist, Army Regulation (AR) 608-99, Family,
Support, Child Custody, and Paternity, calculates a
Soldier’s obligation based on BAH RC/T married
full rates.
AR 608-99 not only applies to those who are
separated and in the process of getting a divorce,
but also to Soldiers who are geographically
separated from their families.
Information for Commanders
Q: When do I have to get involved?
A: You must get involved whenever a Family
Member makes a complaint. A Family Member
may contact you by any means, including by phone,
letter, fax and e-mail.
Q: What should I do if a Family Member
contacts me?
A: You must start a commander’s inquiry. Not
only are you expected to review the case
personally, but you are required to send a written
reply to the Family Member.
Q: What should I do in a commander’s inquiry?
A: You should look at the facts to determine
whether a violation exists. Let the Soldier know what
is happening.
Q: What if my Soldier has fallen behind on his or
her payments?
A: You can encourage, but not order, the Soldier
to pay arrearages under AR 608-99.
Q: What if my Soldier denies his or her obligation
to support a Family Member?
A: Research the issue and determine if your
Soldier’s statement is true. If false, you must order
compliance.
Q: What if my Soldier claims that he or she has
been paying?
A: Ask your Soldier for proof of payment.
Examples include leave and earnings statements,
personal checks, and money order receipts.
Q: Can I release my Soldier from complying with
AR 608-99?
A: Only a battalion commander or special court
martial convening authority (SPCMCA) has this
power. See AR 608-99, Section IV for a discussion
of requirements before relief can be granted.
Q: Is there a time limit on my reply?
A: You must send your reply within 14 days of
receipt of the complaint.
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Q: What should my reply contain?
A: AR 608-99 requires you to include your
contact information, a statement by the Soldier and
your determination of whether an obligation to
support exists.
If there is no obligation, you must explain why
not.
If you were unable to conduct an inquiry because
there was not enough information, you should let
the Family Member know what needs to be
submitted.
Q: How can I prevent financial nonsupport
complaints?
A: AR 608-99 requires you to give periodic
briefings to your soldiers about their obligations. It
also suggests that you make voluntary allotment
forms readily accessible and easy to process.
The best way to prevent AR 608-99 problems
is to be proactive. Soldiers, keep in contact with
your family members and make sure that you are
providing at least the minimum financial support
required.
Commanders, make sure your Soldiers know
about their obligations.
While this article answers some basic questions
about AR 608-99, scheduling an appointment with
a legal assistance attorney is recommended.
To read more about this topic, AR 608-99 is
available online from the Army Publishing
Directorate at http://docs.usapa.belvoir.army.mil/
jw2/xmldemo/r608_99/head.asp.
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(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Bug 28 Weeks Later Bug No Show No Show No Show Shrek The Third
(R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m.

Bug — A lonely waitress with a
tragic past, Agnes rooms in a run-
down motel, living in fear of her
abusive, recently paroled ex-
husband. But when Agnes begins a
tentative romance with Peter, an
eccentric, nervous drifter, she starts
to feel hopeful again- until the first
.bugs arrive. Rated R (violence,
sexuality, nudity, language, drug use)
107 minutes
Transformers — The earth is
caught in the middle of an
intergalactic war between two races
of robots, the heroic Autobots and
the evil Deceptigons, which are able
to change into a variety of objects,
including cars, planes and other
technological creations.The
interstellar battle between the
Autobots and Deceptigons rains
destruction down on planet Earth-
enormous aliens have chosen the
third rock from the sun as their
ultimate battleground, and as the
villainous Deceptigons struggle to
obtain the key to unlimited power, a
young Earthling named Sam Witwicky
may stand as mankind¡¯s last hope
for survival. Rated PG-13 (sci-fi
action violence, sexual humor,
language) 135 minutes
Harry Potter And The Order Of
The Phoenix — As his fifth year at
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry approaches, 15-year-old
Harry Potter is in full-blown
adolescence, complete with regular
outbursts of rage, a nearly debilitating
crush, and the blooming of a powerful
sense of rebellion. It's been yet
another infuriating and boring summer
with the despicable Dursleys, this time
with minimal contact from our hero's
non-Muggle friends from school. Harry
is feeling especially edgy at the lack
of news from the magic world,
wondering when the freshly revived
evil Lord Voldemort will strike. Returning
to Hogwarts will be a relief- or will it?
Rated PG-13 (fantasy violence,
frightening images) 138 minutes
28 Weeks Later — Six months
have passed since the rage virus
has annihilated the British Isles. The
U.S. Army declares that the war
against infection has been won, and
that the reconstruction of the country
can begin. As the first wave of
refugees return, a family is reunited-
-but one of them unwittingly carries
a terrible secret. The virus is not yet
dead, and this time-showing no
outward symptoms- it is more
dangerous than ever. Rated R
(violence, gore, language, sexuality,
nudity) 91 minutes
Shrek The Third — When Shrek
married Fiona, the last thing he
wanted was to rule Far Far Away,
but when his frogger-in-law, King
Harold, suddenly croaks, Shrek is
quickly fitted for the crown. Now,
unless the reluctant would-be king
can find a suitable replacement, he'll
be royally screwed for the rest of his
days. It's going to take an ogre-sized
effort--and a whole lot of help from
Fiona and her band of princesses-
for Shrek to save the day and find
their own "Happily Ever After." Rated
PG (crude humor, suggestive content,
swashbuckling action) 98 minutes

Pathfinder No Show Vacancy Disturbia No Show No Show No Show

(R) 6:45 p.m. (R) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m.
Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 Georgia Rule Harry Potter 5 The Condemned Bug
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 1 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Bug The Condemned 28 Weeks Later Bug Shooter No Show Harry Potter 5
(R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 8 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
The Condemned Bug 28 Weeks Later Bug No Show Harry Potter 5 Blades Of Glory
(R) 8 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 Bug Bug The Invisible The Invisible
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 Shrek The Third Shrek The Third Shrek The Third Blades Of Glory
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m.
Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 Harry Potter 5 The Last Mimzy The Last Mimzy Open Season Open Season
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m.
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July 20, 2007
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USAG-Humphreys Forgiveness, the key
—Worship Services—
Catholic Mass Daily
Sunday
11:45 p.m. Freedom Chapel
9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel
to freedom eternal
Chaplain (CPT) Chris Wilson your mind, waiting for the opportunity to get
4 p.m. Camp Long Chapel 3-2d General Support Aviation Battalion even? If so, I challenge you to get rid of that
5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel
Recently while thumbing through a memory, and you will be able to free yourself
dictionary, I looked up a word that I believe from unforgiveness.
Collective Prot. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Zoeckler Stn. Chapel is essential to my faith as a Christian. This When I think about forgiveness, I am
11 a.m. Freedom Chapel word is essential for humanity as a whole to reminded of some great advice I once read
Camp Long Chapel understand and practice. That word is about by a very caring individual. Here is
Suwon Airbase Chapel “forgive.” The dictionary defines “forgive” her story. A friend of Clara Barton, founder
3 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel as “to give up resentment of.” of the American Red Cross, once reminded
In my daily ministry to people, I have come her of an especially cruel thing that had been
Gospel Sunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel to the realization that most of us struggle done to her years ago. Miss Barton seemed
with forgiveness in some form or another. to not recall it. “Don’t you remember it?”
Contemporary Sunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Whether it is something as simple as a word her friend asked. “No,” came the reply, “I
spoken harshly, we need to practice distinctly remember forgetting it.”
KATUSA Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel forgiveness. Even if an act of cruelty I hope you realize this day that you can’t
Sunday 8 p.m. Camp Long Chapel occurred 15 years ago, it is best for us if we be free and happy if you harbor grudges. So
forgive that person. put grudges away. All of us need to strive to
For more information on Bible study groups and other relgious services My question for you today is have you be like Ms. Barton and get rid of them. You
and activities, contact the nearest installation chaplain’s office.
ever been wronged by someone? I believe and I may collect postage stamps or collect
that being wronged or hurt is just a fact of coins, if we wish, but do not collect grudges.
Area III Chaplains
life. We have all been wronged or we will be Next time you have some free to think and
wronged by someone at one time or another. reflect on your life, I want to encourage you
Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson: DSN 753-7274 We will also wrong someone ourselves. If I not to collect grudges. Often times, those
were to ask you to think for a moment of an collections we have of grudges only affect
Chaplain (Maj.) James O’Neal: DSN 753-7276 incident that might have happened to you; us, they do not seem to affect the other
what have you done with that wrong? What person a bit. And remember that when you
Chaplain (Capt.) Kyle Taylor: 721-3356 will you do with that wrong? Are you storing forgive, you are not changing the past, but
it up inside, just waiting for the opportunity to you are changing the course of the future.
let it out? Do you have it kept in the back of Go in Peace!
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602nd enjoys summertime sports, fun at ‘ORG Day’

Photos By Andre D. Butler

July 13.

Staff Sgt. Audie Snyder, a Transportation Specialist, HSC, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion outruns opponents during a game of flag football.
(left) Pfc. William
Williams, a
Petroleum
Specialist, Company
A, 602nd Aviation
Support Battalion,
takes a swing during
softball. (right) Spc.
Cotey Lapierre, an
Avionic Systems
Repairer, enjoys a
game of
horseshoes.

(above) Sgt. Honey Osario, a Petroleum Specialist, Company A, 602nd Aviation

Support Battalion, sets up a teammate during the volleball competition held at
Zechler Station. (right) Pfc. John Stallings, a Quatermaster and Chemical
Repairer, HSC, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, soars over competitors
during flag football.
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Han River Cruise

Presented by Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers
—USAG-D—
Softball Championships July 13-14

Conducted at Camp Carroll, winners advance to

8th Army at Yongsan Garrison July 25-28

Company level champion:

501st SBDE, Camp Carroll
Company level runner up: 36th Sig

Over 33 champion: Camp Carroll

Over 33 runner up: Daegu

Women’s champion: Camp Carroll Blue

Women’s runner up: Camp Carroll Grey

IMCOM Korea Region

8-Ball Championship tournament,

Hosted by the Camp Carroll CAC staff. US

Army Garrisons conducted local pool tournaments
in which 56 players competed for 32 slots in
championship tournament, July 7 at Camp
Carroll. Participating in the tournament were 23
soldiers and 9 civilians. Top honors went to Sgt.
Brian Prekler, 412th FRG, USAG Yongsan, the
2007 Korea Region 8-Ball Champion. PV2
Charles Wilder, G6, USAG Yongsan and Mr.
Robert Yanke, Cp Red Cloud took 2nd and 3rd
Place, respectively. SPC Kathryn Wright,
received an award as the Top Female Player.

—USAG-RC—

Warrior Country 2007 Team Triathlon

Championship Results

Men’s Div: (1), team 39,1:50:34, swim, Todd

Dahman, bike, Adam Tousley, Steve Redmon,
(2), team 30, 1:57:32, swim, Kun Won Lee, bike
Nam Il Ko, run, Jeong Hun Jo, (3), team 33,
1:59:55, swim, Jason Buursma, bike, Lynn
Drain, run, Garrett Louis.
Mixed Div: (1), team 50, 1:54:47, swim,
Catherine Miller, bike, Andrew Johnson, run, Nic
Jones, (2), team 52, 2:01:31, swim, Amy
Kimmel, bike, Kristofer Fosmoe, run, James
Lambright. (3), team 53, 2:17:16, swim,
Catherine Peccatiello, bike, Dale Woodhouse,
run, David Bates.
DAVID MCNALLY

—USAG-Y— Hosted by USAG-Yongsan, the Han River Cruise has become a popular, annual BOSS event that includes a buffet
dinner, dancing, costume contest with prizes and a spectacular view of the Seoul skyline.
Intramural Softball League

Kanakas (12), 94th MP (8)

Cru (15), 94thM (8)
595th MT (12), Suslak (15)
18th Med (14), Suslak (3)
595th MT (13), Signal (17)
501st MI (8), Signal (13)
8th Army (8), 94th MP (4)
Final Standings
Suslak (19-1)
Crus (16-4)
18th Med (13-7)
Signal (12-8)
595th MT (12-8)
8th Army (12-8)
Kanakas (10-10)
94th MP (8-12)
501st MI (5-15)
Sockor (4-16)
Embassy (1-19)
Summer League Basketball
121st CSH (36), All CL (50)
2-2 Avn (37), Mulayo (57)
Nowuno (38), Kanakas (52)
Nowuno (65), 94th MP (54)
121st CSH (37), Kanakas (56)
All CL (39), Mulayo (55)
Upcoming Events
USAGY Men's Intramural Softball Tournament
July 19-21 at the 4Plex.
5KM Fun Run 8 a.m., July 21 at Collier.
For additional info contact the Sports Office at
738-8608.
BOSS: Han River Cruise tickets available
for single and unaccompained Soldiers
MWR Marketing
IMCOM-Korea Region
YONGSAN GARRISON — Single and unaccompanied
Soldiers get ready to set sail on the BOSS Han River Casino Cruise
on Saturday, Sept. 8 and the Seoul City Tour on Sunday, Sept. 9.
The Han River Cruise has become an annual BOSS event due
to its extreme success and popularity amongst the BOSS Soldiers,
and as always, the event is hosted by the very proud USAG-
Yongsan.
The cruise will combine a night of casino excitement with a
sightseeing ride on the Han River. Servicemembers will play poker,
blackjack, roulette, craps and chuck-a-luck in order to win “fun
money,” which they can use to bid on prizes during the late-night
auction.
Attendees will be treated to a buffet dinner and a chance to
dance the night away with the Seoul skyline as a backdrop during
the four-hour cruise.
This year’s theme for the event is Maverick Casino. Think
Maverick the movie starring Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster and
you have the right idea. There will be an anonymous costume
judging contest for best themed costume per “dude” and “saloon
girl”. So come dressed to impress and win a prize.
Sunday will include a tour of Seoul via land including all the
major stops.
Servicemembers wishing to attend the Han River casino cruise
should contact their local Community Activities Center or BOSS
representatives for registration information. Although the
deadline is Sept. 4 to purchase tickets, seating is limited so MWR
recommends purchasing your tickets well in advance. No
registration or payments will be accepted on the day of event.
The cruise is just one of the many activities provided to single
and unaccompanied Servicemembers by the BOSS program. The
IMCOM-Korea Region BOSS is unique because geographic
bachelors are also allowed to participate in events. Through the
BOSS program, Servicemembers are afforded opportunities to
improve their quality of life, interact with the local community
and get out and experience some of the beautiful scenery, rich
culture and long history that Korea offers.
IMCOM-Korea, MWR, and BOSS would like to extend a big
“thank you” to the generous contribution of the 2007 Han River
Casino Cruise sponsors.The sponsors include U.S. Airline
Alliance and Science Technology Customer Life Corporation.
For more information on upcoming Korea Region BOSS events,
contact or visit the local recreation, community activities centers,
or unit BOSS representatives. Information can also be obtained
by calling POC’s : USAG Uijongbu – 732-6896; USAG Yongsan –
738-5254; USAG Humphreys – 753-8825; USAG Daegu – 764-
4123 or IMCOM-Korea Program Manager at 725-6070/725-3176/
725-3178.
For more information about the cruise or to make reservations
to join BOSS on the Sept. 8 cruise, contact Mr. Chong, Sang Nae
at DSN 723-7564.
July 20, 2007
520th warfighter receives citizenship
By Andre D. Butler
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG Humphreys - Citizenship
means a lot of different things to
different people.
But U.S. Citizenship has an entirely
different meaning for many who seek
it.
Regardless of their reasons, some
individuals who are not U.S. citizens
battle the daily rigors of trying to obtain
citizenship which can at times seem
as far off as the horizon during the
close of a long dreary day.
For one warfighter, who recently
received his United States Citizenship,
this scenario is very close to the one
that was played out in his life before
the naturalization ceremony July 6.
Spc. Roger Deffotagne, a Supply
Specialist with the 520th Maintenance
Company, was born in Cameroon,
Africa, but wanted to become a U.S.
Army officer.
Deffotague said he was told by his
recruiter that he could not enlist as an
officer because he was not an
American citizen; however, he could
join the Army as an enlisted Soldier.
“I knew exactly what I wanted,”
said Deffotague.
“The recruiter didn’t have to come
see me I went to him because of my
dream of becoming an officer.”
Not fully knowing what the
outcome would be, Deffotague took
the Oath of Enlistment
with hopes of someday
becoming a U.S. Army
officer.
“I wanted to do
something exciting and
different,” said
Deffotague.
Thus, he began his
time as a U.S. Soldier.
As a new American
warfighter, Deffotague
thought he had all of
the privileges and rights
of any U.S. Soldier.
No one told him any
different, but he would
soon find out it was not
so.
“I didn’t know I had
to apply for
citizenship,” said
Deffotague.
“I had a green card and I thought
that was all I needed.”
During Deffotague’s Advanced
Individual Training, he received orders
for the Republic of Korea.
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That’s when he started researching
all the things he needed to do for his
family to be taken care of while he
was away.
By doing so, he also found out that
he did not have all the rights of a U.S.
Soldier who has citizenship. Although
his wife and children were U.S.
citizens – he was not.
“My family is very important to me.
And to find out that I could, in certain
situations, be separated from them
became very real to me,” Deffotague
said.
“I was afraid to visit other countries.
If something happened during a
vacation in another country, they could
seek refuge at the U.S. Embassy – I
didn’t have that freedom,” he said.
“Even as a Soldier I was scared to
leave the country because I knew my
visa would expire while I was stationed
in Korea.”
“I didn’t know if I would ever see
my family again if I left Manhattan,”
Deffotague said.
With this, Deffotague took a trip to
the nearest immigration office to apply
for U.S. Citizenship.
“They were no help to me,”
Deffotague said.
“The people in that office didn’t
know what to do.” ANDRE D. BUTLER
“So I went on their web site and Spc. Roger Deffotagne stands in front of ACS at USAG Humphreys.
got the information I needed and After trying times, he was sworn in as a United States citizen July 6.
know the information was on the web Toney. “We do have workshops and
site.” classes in place to assist Soldiers with
A frustrating process, the immigration process. After our
nonetheless, one he knew was discussion, I contacted the embassy to
important to him being able to care find out what had to be done to help
for his family and become a citizen. him,” Toney said.
Still unsure what the end would “We then set up a one-on-one
bring, Deffotague got on a plane counseling session with an embassy
headed for Korea. liaison and things fell into place after
“I was worried,” he said. that,” said Toney.
Deffotague had these feeling until Deffotague applied for citizenship
he journeyed to USAG Humphreys a second time in January…he received
Army Community Service office. his citizenship in July.
He knew they were there to Deffotague went from feeling
help, but he didn’t know if his helpless to becoming a U.S. citizen in
situation was one they could just six months.
resolve. “That’s when I met Mr. Toney said this was a special case,
Toney,” he said. and it’s not often you see one like this.
Timothy Toney is a Relocation “I’m happy things worked out for
Readiness Manager for ACS at him,” Toney said.
USAG Humphreys. But the one who is truly happy is
At that time, Deffotague was Deffotague.
relieved to find out that he could “Before I got my citizenship, I felt I
indeed travel back and forth to the was lying to myself every time I said
printed the forms to initiate the U.S. on his government orders. the “Soldiers Creed.”
paperwork for permanent residence.” After meeting Deffotague, Toney “When I said, ‘I am an American
“Then I took the information back immediately went to work on his case. Soldier’ – I was not.” “Now I feel
and gave them what I got off their site.” “I just wanted to inform [Deffotague] happy…no more lying – ‘I am an
“I was amazed… they didn’t even of what was available to him,” said American Soldier.’”
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July 20, 2007
School Registration
School registration is underway and
parents need to bring the following
documents with them when registering
their children.
- child’s birth certificate
- shot record
- passport
- social security card
- previous school records
CYS Adult Jobs
Youth Sports has positions for sports
officials and scorers to help with all
Youth Sports games. You must be able
to work some Friday evenings and
Saturday mornings/afternoons. Contact
Lisa Hogue, Youth Sports Director
lisa.hogue.1@korea.army.mil 753-5051.
Audie Murphy Club
The Camp Humphreys Sergeant Audie
Murphy Club is looking for SAMC
members who want to become active
while assigned to Korea. Meetings are
held the third Wednesday of each
month. Contact Sgt. 1st Class FC
Lawson-Hurt at 010-2259-3026 or Sgt.
1st Class Miles at 010-3148-3450.
Yoga Classes
Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
aerobics and cardio classes are also
available Mon. - Thurs. from 4:30 to 5:30
p.m. Classes meet in the aerobics room
at the CAC.
Troops for Trash
Six mile, four hour hike on the Buraksan
Trail every Saturday at Osan Air Base,
Main Gate, by the Burger Burn, roll out
9:30 a.m.
Computer Classes for Spouses
ACS has an ongoing eight-week
computer basics class for spouses.
Classes are Monday and Wednesday
in the the ACS resource room. First one
is geared to Philippine spouses; the
next will be for Russian and English
spouses and another for Korean
spouses taught by CPAC. Call 753-8401,
limit to five.
Teen Jobs at CYS
Job openings for teens, 16 years or older
for youth sports baseball officials and
scorers. No prior knowledge or training
needed. CYS will train you. Become a
member of the Sports Club and receive
paid training. Association dues also paid.
ACS Celebrates 42nd Birthday
Everyone is invited to help Army
Community Service celebrate its 42nd
birthday on Friday July 27 at 11 a.m.
the ACS main office.
Please send us your
Stories and Photos
To submit information for
publishing in The Morning Calm
Weekly USAG-Humphrey’s
common pages or for submissions
for the New & Notes section, call
754-6132, 8847 or 8598. You can also
email all of your information to
andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
USAG-H
3rd Battalion 2nd GSAB Soldiers
bring bikes, joy to local orphans
By No, Hyon-chu
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG HUMPHREYS—Eighteen
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion 2nd
General Support Aviation and new
battalion commander, Lt. Col. Andrew
Lippert volunteered to visit the Seong-
Yook Orphanage July 14.
The orphanage is located in Song-
tan and takes care of about 90
orphans from the age of three to
high-school age. SYO and 3-2
GSAB have had a partnership for
several years.
As the vans drew near the
orphanage, children who were
playing outside welcomed the
Soldiers with smiles and some of
them even shouted “hello.”
Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Wilson,
the battalion chaplain for 3-2 GSAB
explained his unit’s relationship with
the orphanage.
“Our Soldiers strive to visit SYO
quarterly. We are always thinking
of new and different ways that we
can help these children and what they
like and what they need,” Wilson said.
“Recently, the Soldiers of Echo
Company along with their commander,
Capt. Ned Holt, came up with the idea
of donating refurbished bicycles to the
orphans. And today is the second time
we have come and given them more
bicycles.”
Holt said his Soldiers take bikes that
no one seems to want and rebuilds
them for the orphans.
“We have started to collect broken
or dumped bicycles on post. Our
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NO, HYON-CHU
Soldiers repair, clean and refurbish
those bikes,” Holt said. “Jack’s
Bicycle, which is located just left of
the walkthrough gate, also helps us fix
what we can’t; they change flat tires
and replace missing parts for just the
cost of the parts.”
“Today we presented seven
bicycles.” “We’ll take back two of
“I’m happy that I can do
something to make these
children smile. In some
aspects, these kids are
less fortunate, like I was
growing up. So I’m glad
to share what I have and
give back to them.
— Spc. David Bartels
bicycles we gave them the last time
we visited, which need repair. “We’ll
fix those and bring them back in two
weeks when we go bicycle riding with
the SYO children,” Holt added.
After they presented bicycles, some
Soldiers played soccer with the kids
and others taught them how to ride the
new bicycles at a park next to
orphanage. While playing, the Soldiers
and children laughed together and tried
to understand each other’s language.
Spc. David Bartels, Echo Company
3-2 GSAB said, “I’m happy that I can
3-2 Aviation
Soldiers
have ‘Big
Hearts’ for
local
children
Pfc. Cortney Cysensky of
Echo Company 3rd
Battalion 2nd General
Support Aviation Battalion
helps nine-year old Hwang,
Hyun-joon ride his new
bicycle at a park next to the
Seong-Yook Orphanage
July 14. Cysensky and
about 20 other Soldiers
from the battalion visited
the orphanage to donate
bicycles and play with the
kids.
do something to make these children
smile. In some aspects, these kids are
less fortunate, like I was growing up.
I didn’t have much either. So I’m glad
to share what I have and give back to
them.”
“Even though I can’t speak Korean
and the kids don’t speak English well,
I remember my grandfather told me
that sometimes actions speak more
than words. I think while we play
together, we feel something and we
can interact,” he said.
Orphanage Administrator Hong,
Soo-jung said he appreciated the
devotion and care the Soldiers have
shown over time.
“We have several groups or persons
coming for volunteer work. This group
of volunteers is very thoughtful and
sweet,” Hong said.
“Before visiting us, they always
ask us what we need for the children.
In the past they have had a pizza party
as well as have given special
Christmas gifts like handmade quilts
and wooden toys. Not only do they give
presents, but they also spend time
playing with kids and being sweet with
them. Our children and instructors feel
how much they care and think about
us.” After playing a soccer game and
riding bicycles, 3-2 GSAB volunteers
helped the children back to orphanage
and said goodbye. Noticing that the
children needed more bicycle helmets
the Soldiers promised to return with
more helmets and the repaired
bicycles. They also promised to go
hiking on the next visit.
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Wonju Enclave hosts 36th

Infantry Division sports day
By Capt. Anthony J. Weilbacher
Camps Long and Eagle Operations Officer
WONJU ENCLAVE - Soldiers and Airmen from
Camps Long and Eagle Garrison and Soldiers from
the Republic of Korea Army 36th Infantry Division
participated in the first U.S. and ROK Army Sports
Day between the two units.
The event was held in the Wonju Enclave July
11. Maj. Bruce Townley, garrison commander of
Camps Long and Eagle, hosted the event, which
included a tour of Camp Long, a welcoming
ceremony, an awards presentation, a ceremonial gift
exchange, a lunch in the dining facility and a full day
of sports.
The U.S. and ROK Soldiers spent the day playing
basketball, volleyball and soccer.
The groups exchanged dialogues through
interpreters.
The games were played U.S. vs ROK and also
with combined teams.
“We have worked closely together over the past
year, especially in the anti-terrorism arena.” Townley
said.
“Today, we had the opportunity to eat and play
together,” said Townley. “Great teams work and play
together.”
The event strengthened the military and social
ties between the U.S. and ROK Armies, and both COURTESY PHOTOS
look forward to continuing the U.S. and ROK Soldiers from Camps Long and Eagle and Soldiers from the Republic of Korea Army 36th
Alliance. Infantry Division shake hands during the first U.S. and ROK Army Sports Day between the units.

Fallen Soldiers
remembered
during
ceremony
USAG Humphreys – Twenty-six U.S.
Soldiers from Garrison Humphreys
participated in the Commemoration at
Cheonan July 8. The ceremony has
been hosted by Korea Freedom League
Cheonan Chapter since 1990. It is to
commemorate Col. Robert R. Martin and
the 97 fallen U.S. Soldiers of 34th
Regiment, 24th U.S. Army Infantry
Division who sacrificed their lives for their
countries during the Korean War at
Cheonan Battle July 8, 1950.

PETER YU
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Transportation Battalions announce new starts
By Sgt. 1st Class Pam Voss
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY - Transformation continued for
the 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) when
25th Transportation Battalion moved from Yongsan
Army Garrison in June.
This month the battalion moved into their new
headquarters on Camp Henry and celebrated the
event with a ribbon cutting ceremony 2:30 p.m., July
12.
“The significance of this move is that most of our
missions are in the Daegu enclave and the southern
ports, so it makes sense to move to where our
operations are at,” said Lt. Col. Steven Rohlena,
commander, 25th Trans. Bn.
Along with the more than 70 Soldiers and
KATUSAs who moved from Seoul, four Korean
nationals relocated their families and homes to
continue service to 25th Trans. Bn.
“Their loyalty and dedication definitely shows that
we have a strong alliance here Korea,” said Rohlena.
The transportation battalion completes more than
a thousand missions per month. During this phase
of transformation, the battalion conducted dual
operations and did not drop one mission.
“Once we got the execution order we began
planning this since last fall,” Rohlena commented.
He said this success relied on moving part of their
operations office early as a portion of the advance
party, so the battalion could continue their missions
U.S. Soldiers impressed by melody
By Pfc. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
Daegu – The United States Army Garrison Daegu
commander and Soldiers were invited to the Republic
of Korea Air Force Logistics Command Symphonic
Band Regular Concert held at Donggu district
Cultural and Athletic Center July 12.
The center was crowded with many people
because the concert was open to all Daegu citizens
for free.
“I hope that the ROK Air Force can be closer to
the Daegu community as trusty friends through this
concert,” said Maj. Gen. Han Seong-joo, ROK Air
Force Logistics commander.
The band, including 32 players led by Maj. Kim
Hee-kang, conducted great performances during the
The ROK Air Force Logistics Command Symphonic Band performans July 12 at the Donggu Cultural and Athletic Center.
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from Yongsan and also prepare for their move to
Daegu.
The 837th Transportation Battalion also held their
ribbon cutting ceremony in Camp Henry the same
day to commemorate the move into their new
building.
This battalion moved up from Busan 18 months
ago, but located in a temporary building until their
new facility became available.
“What generated this move was the Camp Hialeah
closure,” said Lt. Col. Joseph Castilo, commander,
837th Trans. Bn. “There were a couple of options,
and the leadership thought the best move would be
from Busan to Daegu.”
The two units often work together and rely on
one another. Port operations, downloading ships and
staging equipment fall under the responsibility of the
837th Trans. Bn., which belongs to Military Surface
Deployment Command; then the 25th Trans. Bn., a
19th ESC asset, moves the equipment forward.
“The planning, coordinating and execution on the
Korean peninsula is going to be made a lot easier
due to our proximity,” said Rohlena. “We’re tied at
the hip and being co-located makes great sense.”
It’s a natural evolution that we change the
organizational structure across the United States PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS PAM VOSS
Forces Korea in order to accomplish the mission of (From left) Col. Richard Hatch, 19th ESC deputy commander; Lt.
quickly moving from armistice to hostility should the Col. Steven Rohlena, 25th Trans. Bn. commander; and Col. Mark
situation dictate, said Col. Richard Hatch, deputy Gardner, 501st Sustainment Brigade commander, cut the ribbon
commander, 19th ESC. to officially open the new headquarters for 25th Trans. Bn.
Emergency numbers
concert. They performed famous music including
Sempre Fidelis March, Espana Cani for 3
to know in Korea
Trumpeters, Think of me, This is the Moment, Take
me as I am, American Graffiti, Hooray For
Hollywood, Glenn Miller Medley and The Flag
Parade.
Two classical singers, tenor Im Sang-hoon and
soprano Park So-yeon, also performed musical songs
as special guests.
“When I went to the concert, I didn’t know what
to expect,” said Sgt. Andrew J. Whitlock, USAG
Daegu. “Once the music started however, I was
completely blown away by the performance of the
ROK Air Force band and the vocalists, Im Sang-
hoon and Park So-yeon. It is something that I will
definitely do again.”
Report all on base emergencies in the USAG
Daegu area to 9-1-1 or from your cell phone call
053-470-5911. If you are reporting a fire or
medical emergency off base, call 1-1-9 from any
where in Korea, even from your cell phone.
Korean 1-1-9 operators will dispatch fire and
medical units just like 9-1-1 operators. If the
operator does not speak English, they will set up
a conference call with 1-1-9 language volunteers
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Summer Reading
Program
Camp Walker Library holds
Summer Reading Program for
children in grades K-12 June 29
through July 29. Please, stop by to
get your children a reading booklet,
button, book-bag, T-shirt and
bookmark. There will be an End-Of-
Program party on July 29 with
refreshments, face painting, and a
clown. The children will receive
their reading certificates and the
program winners will be announced.
For information, call Camp Walker
Library at 764-4318.
Free Fitness Programs
At Camp Walker Fitness Center,
Yoga Class: Monday and Wednesday,
6 – 7 p.m., Circuit Training: Monday
and Friday, 9 – 10 a.m., Hi/Low or
Step Interval/Cardio Boxing/
Aerobics: Tuesday and Thursday 6
– 7 p.m., On the Spot Training: 9 a.m.
– 6 p.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday. For information call the
Camp Walker Kelly Fitness Center
at 764-4225/4800. At Camp Carroll
Fitness Center, Yoga Class: Tuesday
and Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.,
Performance Training: Monday
through Friday 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Circuit Training: Monday through
Friday 9 – 11:30 a.m., Boxing Club:
Monday through Friday 5 – 8 p.m.,
Taekwon-do Class: Monday through
Friday 7:30 p.m. $40, Spining Cycling:
Monday and Wednesday 6 – 7 p.m.,
Cardio Dance: Wednesday 5:15 p.m.
For information, call Camp Carroll
Fitness Center at 765-8287/8118.
Vacation Bible School
Camp Walker Chapel holds vacation
bible school from July 30 to Aug. 3,
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Camp Walker
Chapel. Please pick up the
registration form at the Chapel.
Register deadline is July 22. For
information, call at 764-5455.
SAS Summer Camp
School Age Services holds summer
camps. The Uncle Sam’s Stately
Salute is from July 2 to 6 and the field
trip is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. July 5 at the
Butterfly museum in Daegu. The
Super Cool Penguins and Polar Bears
is from July 9 to 13 and the field trip is
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 12 at Unyang
Amethyst cave. The Malt Shop
Madness is from July 16 to 20 and the
field trip is 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. July 19 at
east coast beach. The Castles, Spells
& Wishing is from July 23 to 27 and
field trip is 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. July 26 at
Kyongju World. Lunch and t-shirts are
provided and please sign up in advance
at 764-5298. For information, call SAS
at 764-4321.
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Camp Carroll
swimming pool
reopened
The outdoor pool facility in Camp
Carroll officially opened following
the ribbon cutting and cake cutting
ceremonies. Representatives and
leaders of Area IV including
Command Sgt. Maj. Donald J.
Eimer, command sergeant major, 2-
1 Air Defense Artillery and Col.
Michael P. Saulnier, commander,
United States Army Garrison-
Daegu cut the cake together.
Soldier catches free ticket from AUSA
By Spc. Natalie E. Kapteyn
501st SBDE Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Winning a
free round-trip ticket home may
be a good start to any Soldiers’
day.
Just ask Cpl. Melvin L.
Dunsworth III, patriot operator, 2-
1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion,
who won the peninsula-wide
fundraising raffle, organized by the
Association of the United States
Army.
Dunsworth said he heard about
the raffle during an evening
formation and made a mental note
to purchase one but forgot. A
Command Sgt. Maj. George D. Duncan, command sergeant major, 19th ESC, and Cpl. Melvin
L. Dunsworth III, patriot operator, 2-1 Air Defense Artillery, shake hands. Dunsworth won the
peninsula wide fundraising raffle, organized by the Association of the United States Army.
reminder was put out a few days
before the drawing and he purchased
the last 18 raffle tickets from the 2-1
ADA Delta Battery.
“July 10 was the drawing and I heard
rumors that the winner was someone
from Delta Battery, so obviously I
hoped it was me but I didn’t know until
the formation,” said Dunsworth.
The name of the winner was
announced in front of the entire 2-1
ADA Bn. Headquarters, July 17 in
Camp Carroll.
Presenting Dunsworth with the
round-trip ticket were Col. Richard G.
Hatch, deputy commander, 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
PHOTO BY
The Morning Calm Weekly
PHOTO BY SPC. NATALIE E. KAPTEYN
and Command Sgt. Maj. George D.
Duncan, command sergeant major,
19th ESC.
“It was a big surprise that Col.
Hatch and Command Sgt. Maj.
Duncan took time to come out and
present the award. I never met them
before and I really appreciate them
coming out here,” Dunsworth said, “I
thought the winner would probably just
get a phone call.”
As the AUSA president of Area IV,
Hatch not only wanted to present the
award to the winning Soldier, he also
wanted to promote the AUSA
organization.
AUSA is a non-profit educational
organization acting as the voice for
the servicemembers of the U.S. Army
and is committed to improving and
supporting all components of the
Army.
Hatch encourages all Army
servicemmebers to consider becoming
a member of this organization.
Dunsworth said he had no
problem purchasing the tickets for
an organization like AUSA and will
look into becoming a member,
especially after winning the first
place prize.
“If I can I would like to use the ticket
to go to Hawaii for a couple weeks and
have my family join me,” said
Dunsworth with a grin.
Included with the round-trip ticket
was a check for $300.
“I will probably use it as spending
money, which will last me awhile since
I am stingy with my money,” said
Dunsworth, “I won’t have to withdraw
money for a long time.”
Dunsworth said he hopes the
SPC. NATALIE E. KAPTEYN
raffle was a success and AUSA is
able to do great things with the money
raised.
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CYS Summer Sports Camps
Child and Youth Services holds summer sports
camps June 25 through Aug. 24. The sports camps
include baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball and
golf. Participants should pay $25 per youth. T-
shirt or hats will be provided. For information,
call CYS at 764-5298 or 764-4859.
Summary Court Officer
For information or questions concerning the estate
of the late Command Sgt. Maj. Wendell R. Velez,
the 6th Ordnance Battalion command sergeant
major, please contact Capt. Christopher B. Amara
Jr., Summary Court Officer at 010-9371-1278, 765-
4491 or christopher.amarajr@korea.army.mil.
Limited Service of Area IV Taxis
Area IV taxi service in Daegu will be temporarily
suspended 8 a.m. to midnight July 23. Regular
taxi service will be available by 6 a.m. July 23 to
accommodate the pre-reserved folks. It will then
be suspended until 6 a.m. July 24 when normal
service will resume. The taxi drivers’ association
requested one day off to hold its annual
membership training in recognition of its 12th
anniversary. The time permits the association to
tend to the morale and welfare of its drivers, and
improve customer service. The USAG Daegu
commander approved July 23 for the training
because taxi patronage is lightest on Mondays.
For information, call Chong Young-kon at 768-
6907.
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NEWS & NOTES
CIF Closure Schedule
The Camp Carroll CIF will close for annual inventory
from Aug. 2 to Aug. 12. Please plan accordingly.
Emergencies will be handled appropriately. Sorry for
your inconvenience. For information, call Mr. David
Arnold at 765-7153.
Membership Drive for TSA
There will be membership drive for Taegu Spouse’s
Association 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. August 2 at the Apple
Tree Gift Shop on Camp Walker. The membership
fee is $20 and members receive a free gift for joining
and 10% off coupon for the Apple Tree Gift Shop on
purchases made on August 2. For information, call
Kelley Dupeire at 053-210-6257.
Get Involved in TSA
Taegu Spouse’s Association has a few Board and
Committee positions still available. Make new friends.
Make a difference in your community. Make this
the best your TSA has had. For information, contact
Leigh Roper at 010-5846-0871 or
roperclan@yahoo.com.
Girl Scout Adult Volunteers
The Girl Scouts are seeking adult volunteers to lead
and advise girls to build character, courage and
confidence today. Available positions are Studio 2B
advisor (older girls 6th to 12th grade), assistant
leaders (all levels), registrar, secretary and events
coordinator. For information, contact Tondra
Anderson at (053)210-6003 or
Imanderson0515@yahoo.com.
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American Red Cross
American Red Cross holds a health and safety class
about first aid, adult, infant and child CPR for the
workplace 9 a.m. – 4 30 p.m. July 28 at the Camp
Henry Red Cross office Bldg T 1425. The cost is
$35. For information, call Jimmy Finch at 768-7993.
Daegu School Bus Transportation
Daegu Student Transportation Office has moved into
their new office in Bldg #3019, room #321 on Camp
George. Customer Service hours are from 7:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Please stop by and see
new office. Don’t wait, complete student
transportation needs now for the new school year.
Plastic bus cards are now available for pick-up. For
information, call Michael Dudley at 011-284-4491.
Intramural Soccer Program
There will be Daegu Area Intramural Soccer
Program. The pre-season tournament is September
6 to 8 and the league is September 13 to 28 at the
Kelly Field on Camp Walker. The deadline for entry
is August 29 and coaches meeting is 12 p.m. August
31. For information, call Mr. Kim or Ms. Chong at
764-4225/5217.
Please send us your Stories and
Photos for Publishing
To submit information for publishing in The Morning
Calm Weekly USAG-Daegu’s common pages or
for submission for the News & Notes section, call
768-8513. You can email all of your information to
kyungchul.na@korea.army.mil.
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Award winning food service feeds Soldiers on field

By Spc. Natalie E. Kapteyn
501st SBDE Public Affairs
NORTH STAR RANGE — Out in the field, a
food service team can become a hungry Soldier’s
best friend.
“Food service specialists unfortunately have
sometimes been the lesser appreciated, yet will
always be one of the most essential members of any
unit,” said Chief Warrant Officer Wiley E. Blanton,
food advisor, 501st Sustainment Brigade.
Food service specialists with the 94th Military
Police Battalion formed a team to compete in the
Philip A. Connelly Competition for the Active Army
Field Kitchen category July 6 and July 10 at North
Star Range in Camp Stanley.
The Philip A. Connelly Award program is an
opportunity to challenge and recognize the garrison
and field dining facilities in the Army, and to improve
food service operations.
“The entire Connelly team from the 94th Military
Police Battalion, 501st Sustainment Brigade did an
outstanding job during the 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) and 8th Army Connelly
evaluations. The team trained and worked hard to
hone their field feeding skills,” said Blanton.
The team came back with the first place trophy
for both the 2007 19th ESC and 8th Army Philip A.
Connelly Award.
“The Connelly competition allows the battalion
cooks to get together and operate as a team and see
how field feeding is done to standard. The food
service specialists from the companies bring their
own cooking idiosyncrasies or standard way of doing
things, but during the Connelly competition, they all
perform to the Mobile Kitchen Trailer standard,”
said Sgt. 1st Class William Moore, food operations
sergeant, 557th MP Co.
The Connelly awards also provide learning
experiences to younger Soldiers.
“I learned how to set up a field feeding site. This
was my first time working on an MKT in the field,”
said Pvt. Casey Sullivan, food service specialist, 94th
MP Bn.
“Soldiers don’t usually work from an MKT at the
range. They get to experience how much hard work
it is setting up and operating a field feeding site (by-
the-book) for the Connelly evaluation, compared to
setting up how a field site is usually done,” said Sgt.
Thomas S. Price, food service specialist, 94th MP
Bn.
“Soldiers get to see what a field feeding site should
look like based on the field manual,” said Sgt. Dustin
Soldiers take time out from the field to have breakfast provided by the 94th MP Bn. culinary team during their evaluation.
Parks, first cook, 557th MP Co.
“The team performed all aspects of the field
feeding mission by-the-book, and they get an
appreciation of all the details and responsibilities that
go along with putting creamed beef and potatoes on
the diner’s plate,” said Blanton.
“During our Connelly evaluation the cooks get to
see what its really like to cook in the field, and the
diners get to see what its really like to have food
prepared in a real field environment,” added Price.
“This competition allows the diners to experience
how cooks can be creative in their cooking even
though they are in the field on an MKT,” said Staff
Sgt. Sokun Ouk, shift leader, 188th MP Co.
Blanton said the team will be evaluated by
Department of the Army Connelly evaluators in the
October-November timeframe. The 94th MP Bn will
be up against some fierce competition, but this
winning team is certainly up to the challenge.
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Korean Language The Morning Calm Weekly

Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week

“It’s a wonderful place.”

Mutjin Gosimnida.
Wonderful It’s a place
Vocabulary

skin ‘pibu’

neck ‘mok’

muscle ‘geunyuk’

This story is
Situation of the Week : Meeting People
Week
about:
Do you live here?
ROKA Yogiso sashimnika?

Do you have any children?

Support Aeduri issushimnikka?

How do you like it here?

Group Yogi ottossumnikka?

I’m here for sightseeing.

hosts Yogi-e kwangwangcha wassumnida.

I came here today.

Korean Chonun onul wassumnida.

Nice talking to you.

and Malssum chaemiissossimnida.

Korean Expression of the W eek

Week
English
The sword hilt.
speech kaljaru
Power or authority to do
contest something.