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Traumatic Servicemembers’
Group Life Insurance: Helping Amateur boxers smoke competition
Soldiers, dispelling myths
By LTC Kevin V. Arata
at USAG-Humphreys tournament
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
YONGSAN GARRISON — The U.S. Army along with
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has completed See page 23 for
their first review of Traumatic Servicemembers’ Group
Life Insurance since its start in 2005. The Congressionally- additional photos
mandated insurance program has provided about $250
million to traumatically-injured members of the Armed and story
Services. Of that, about $136 million was paid to Soldiers
in the U.S. Army — more than twice the next highest
service.
While those figures definitely represent success in
working towards the program’s mission to provide
financial help for traumatically injured Soldiers, TSGLI
still faces challenges with educating Servicemembers
about the program and dispelling some myths that have
grown around TSGLI during its short existence.
TSGLI was created to help servicemembers and their
Families get through tough financial times that often
happen when a Servicemember is severely injured.
Approved TSGLI claimants receive a one-time payment
of up to $100,000, based on the type and severity of the
injury. That money might be the difference that allows a
Soldier’s Family to stay with him or her during recovery,
help with unforeseen expenses or give them a financial
head start on life after recovery.
From the Army’s point of view, the program faces some
interrelated challenges: ensuring that all Soldiers are aware
of TSGLI, understand its purpose, and know how to file a
correctly prepared claim; and decreasing the claim
processing time.
According to Col. John F. Sackett, who leads the TSGLI
Division under the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency,
the average time to process a claim from receipt at Army
through payment by Office of Service Members Group
Life Insurance is 30 days.
STAFF SGT. DARCIE IBIDAPO
Col. Sackett believes both situations can be improved
Kunsan Air Base’s Devin Goodnoe (Left) matches a right jab from USAG-Casey’s Elzavon Maxie during
through outreach educating Soldiers, healthcare
the 2007 summer Smoker Boxing Tournament Aug. 11, Camp Humphreys. Maxie’s larger arms couldn’t
providers, counselors and advocates.
trump his slower speed, giving Goodnoe the advantage for the win. See page 23 for full story.
“Our main focus is on determining which Soldiers are
eligible to receive this payment, based on the claim they
file, and then making sure eligible Soldiers receive
payment as quickly as possible, so this money is available Immigration Services launches military help line
while they recover from their injury,” he said. is convenient, quick and secure. These brave men and
“One of our biggest barriers,” according to Col. Sackett, By U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services women and their Families deserve this service, and we
“is the lack of knowledge and general misconceptions Army News and Information Service are proud to assist.”
that are out there regarding TSGLI. These barriers create YONGSAN GARRISON — Servicemembers and their “This hotline honors the more than 40,000 non-U.S.
situations where Soldiers who are not eligible file claims; Families stationed around the world are now able to call citizens serving in the military today. If you are willing to
or Soldiers who are eligible file claims without supplying U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for help with fight and die for America, you should be able to become
the required documentation allowing us to adjudicate immigration services and benefits using a dedicated, toll- an American,” said Senator Barbara Mikulski.
their claim quickly.” free telephone help line, 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645). USCIS customer-service center specialists are available
To reduce these barriers, the Army uses a robust “Thousands of immigrant Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and to assist callers Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until
outreach program including messaging, educational Marines have made extraordinary sacrifices for America,” 4:30 p.m., Central Standard Time. Callers will receive
materials, media outreach, and a constantly updated said USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez. “As such, at USCIS, assistance with:
dynamic website, along with numerous in-person we are committed to exhausting every effort to ensure • Tracking their application (Form N-400);
See Group Life Insurance
Insurance, Page 4 that the application process for immigrant Servicemembers See Immigration
Immigration, Page 4
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Bell Sends # 34-07
Improving installation access policy
The Stars and Stripes headline of the Aug. Program. For example, we will create a new
10 edition regarding our improved Installation category of installation pass referred to as a
Access Policy that states “Guest Passes to be “Good Neighbor” pass to replace the current
Limited” is off the mark and misses the whole “guest” pass. “Good Neighbor” passes will
purpose of the program. Further, the implication grant installation access to our alliance
in the article that our Korean friends must prove partners who support this command in the
that they are Good Neighbors is misleading. spirit of the USFK Good Neighbor Program.
We are not going to subject our friends to an In fact, the number of Good Neighbor passes
inquisition. The purpose of the change to USFK may increase as we transition from the current
Regulation 190-7, Installation Access Control system of guest passes. The revised USFK
System, is actually to make sure our Good Regulation 190-7 will also ensure that the
Neighbors receive the access they richly Gen. B.B. Bell process for sponsoring, requesting, and
deserve and to ensure compliance with approving installation access is handled as
Department of Defense ethics regulations. This change is an official matter, free of direct involvement by private
designed to celebrate the contributions of our friends and organizations and the payment of money, as specifically
Good Neighbors, and to continue to strengthen the Alliance. prohibited by our Department of Defense Joint Ethics
It is important for everyone to understand two things Regulation.
about these upcoming changes. First, these changes won’t We are implementing a program to brief this new process
affect access for our people, both ROK and U.S., civilian to the leaders of Korean-American friendship organizations.
and military, who enter the installation to support our I view this development as positive for the Alliance and our
mission, visit or care for our military Families, or play a current friends in the Korean Community. We will honor those who
role in the Good Neighbor Program. Second, while the new have contributed so much to our welfare here in Korea with
regulation is effective Oct. 1, the changes will be implemented Good Neighbor passes. It is my intent that no true Good
over an extended period so those affected will have time to Neighbor will be denied access to our installations as we go
be informed and adjust. into the future together. Katchi Kapshida.
The most important changes to USFK regulation 190-7
will involve raising the level of command oversight involved
in issuing annual installation passes to guests and linking GEN B.B. Bell
the guest pass system directly to the USFK Good Neighbor Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
Military Police Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the military charged by KNP under KRTL ART #44 (Driving Under the
police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do Influence) and released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2.
not imply the guilt or innocence of any person. Subject #1 was transported by MP to the USAG-Humphreys
PMO where Subject #1 was not advised of Subject #1’s
AREA I: Assault Consummated by a Battery, Subject #1 legal rights due to Subject #1’s suspected level of
and Subject #2 were observed by Victim #1 urinating on the intoxication. Subject #1 was processed and released to
wall outside of [an off-post club]. Subject #1, Subject #2 Subject #1’s unit. At 1:58 p.m., Aug. 4, Subject #1 returned
and Victim #1 became involved in a verbal altercation, which to the PMO where Subject #1 was advised of Subject #1’s
turned physical when Subject #2 struck Victim #1 in the legal rights, which Subject #1 invoked. Investigation
face several times with a closed hand. Subject #1 attempted continues by TAI.
to break up the altercation and in the process kicked Victim
#1’s shin several times. Victim #1 sustained no visible injury. AREA III: Damage to Government Property, Person(s)
Subject #1and Subject #2 were detained by KNP and unknown, by means unknown, damaged Victim #1’s GOV,
transported to the Yangju KNP Station where they were which was legally parked, secured and unattended at Bldg.
charged by KNP under RCC ART #257-1 (Assault). Subject 2017. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of a broken
#1 and Subject #2 were released into MP custody on a CJ rear mirror, scratches to the left and right doors and a bent
Form 2, transported to the USAG-Casey PMO where they right front windshield wiper. A search of the area for
were administered PBTs with results of 0.020% BAC for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative results.
Subject #1 and 0.015% BAC for Subject #2. Subject #1 and Victim #1 rendered a written statement attesting to the
Subject #2 were released to their unit. At 2:13 p.m., Aug. 5, incident. ECOD is unknown. Due to the lack of investigative
Subject #1 and Subject #2 reported to the USAG-Casey leads, this is a final report.
PMO where they were advised of their legal rights, which
they waived, rendering written sworn statements admitting AREA V: Damage to Government Property, Subject #1, while
to the offense. This is a final report. conducting dumping operations, lowered the dump truck
bed and damaged a secondary power line in Tent City.
AREA II: Larceny of AAFES Property, Witness #1 observed Damages to the secondary power line consisted of it being
Subject #1, via CCTV, remove a pair of shoes from one box, torn down. Subject #1 rendered a written statement admitting
and place them into another box of a lower value shoe. to the offense. ECOD is unknown.
Subject #1 then proceeded to the register rendering improper
payment. Subject #1 was detained and escorted to the AREA V: Failure to Obey Order or Regulation, Provoking
AAFES Security Office where Subject #1 surrendered the Speeches and Gestures, Drunk and Disorderly, Subject #1
shoes. Subject #1 was apprehended by MP and transported was observed by SF intoxicated adjacent to Bldg. 502.
to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject #1 was advised
of Subject #1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 waived,
Subject #1 was being uncooperative and became verbally
combative towards SF when SF approached and told Subject
rendering a written sworn statement denying the offense.
Subject #1 was processed and released to Subject #1’s unit.
#1 to stay on the curb. Subject #1 was transported to the
SFCC where Subject #1 was advised of their legal rights,
The security tape was collected as evidence. The which Subject #1waived, rendering a written sworn
merchandise was returned to AAFES. This is a final report. statement attesting to the incident, processed and released
to their unit.
AREA II: Drunken Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Curfew
Violation, Subject #1, operating a POV, was stopped at a AREA VI: Damage to Government Property, Person(s)
KNP DUI check point adjacent to the Songhwa 3-way unknown, by means unknown, damaged Victim #1’s GOV,
intersection, Anjeong-ri. Subject #1 was administered a PBT which was legally parked and unattended adjacent to Bldg.
with a result of 0.132% BAC. Subject #1 was transported to 590. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of a dent and
the Pyeongtaek Main KNP Station where Subject #1 was paint transfer to the left rear door. ECOD is unknown.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
New E-mail Address
The IMCOM-Korea Region Equal
Employment Opportunity Office has
made it easier for individuals with
questions or concerns to contact them.
The EEO Office has established an e-
mail address that delivers email directly
to the entire IMCOM-Korea Region
EEO Office. Employees can contact us
via e-mail at our new address IMCOM-
K o r e a E E O @ k o r e a . a r m y. m i l .
Alternatively, users on the “Korea
Domain” can simply type “eeo” at the
global address list to send an e-mail to
the EEO Office. This new initiative
facilitates equal access to EEO services
for all who may have questions,
concerns, or need assistance.
USO BBQ
The USO will host a BBQ with FREE
hotdogs prior to the LoveSick Radio
concert Aug. 18 at Tiger Field on Camp
Coiner from 6-8 p.m..
Birthday Steak Surprise
The Seoul USO is hosting a Birthday
Steak Surprise, Friday, Aug. 31, from
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you are celebrating
your birthday in the month of Aug. visit
the Camp Kim USO and have a free
steak lunch, cake, and USO gift bag.
Active duty only.
Virtues Volunteers Needed
The Virtues English program requires
active-duty Servicemembers to
volunteer two Saturdays per month
(2nd and 4th Sat.). The first class starts
Oct. 13. Sign up as a volunteer today!
Being a volunteer for the Virtues
English classes will help to satisfy your
Good Neighbor Program requirement.
Call Minhye Forge or Chris
Bartholomew at the Camp Kim USO for
more information, DSN 724-7781/7003.
USO Overnight Tours
USO has two overnight tours in
September. Mt. Sorak, Sept. 1-3 and
Jeju-do, Sept. 2-4. Pick up the flyer at
the Camp Kim USO for more details or
call DSN: 724-7781/7003.
AAFES Online Shopping
The addition of five new suppliers to
the Army & Air Force Exchange Service
Exchange Online Mall means even more
savings and selection for military
shoppers. ShoeBuy, BagsBuy, Ritz
Camera, BellaBlu Maternity and
Football Fanatics all have recently
joined more than 70 other name brand
suppliers already on AAFES’ virtual
concession mall online at
www.exchangeonlinemall.com
For additional information about
events and activities scheduled
throughout the region visit the
IMCOM-Korea Region website online
at imcom.korea.army.mil
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IMCOM-Korea Safety Update
Back to school safety tips save lives
It’s almost that time of the year again. Soon, thousands
of children will be going back to school on installations
across the peninsula.
Every year, parents spend time and money preparing
their children for the upcoming school year. They buy
new clothes, paper, pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks and
numerous other supplies; but how many parents
incorporate safety as part of their school preparation?
During a recent one-year period, 32 children (ages 14
and under) were killed, while an estimated 7,000 more
were injured in school bus-related incidents in the United
States. Parents, drivers and students all play an important
role in school safety.
Although drivers of all vehicles are required to stop for
a school bus when it is stopped to load or discharge
passengers, children should not rely on them to do so.
The National Safety Council encourages parents to teach
their youngsters these rules for getting on and off the
school bus:
• When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic and
avoid roughhousing or other behavior that can lead to
carelessness.
• Line up away from the street or road as the school bus
approaches. Wait until the bus has stopped and the door
opens before stepping onto the roadway.
• When on the bus, find a seat and sit down. Loud talking
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post Events and Activities
Seoul Zoo
One of the main attractions of the Seoul Zoo is its natural
setting. The park features animals from around the world
grouped by habitat. The zoo is surrounded by Mt.
Cheonggyesan, shielding it from the noise and agitation of
the city. There are lots of green areas, wooded areas, sporting
areas as well as numerous food stalls offering Korean and
Western cuisine which blend into the natural setting. The
zoo also features a sky walk, providing a birds-eye view of
the exhibits. An enjoyable dolphin show is also a highlight
of park. The Seoul Zoo’s botanical garden is the second
largest botanical garden in Asia in terms of size. It has more
than 1,300 species of tropical plants, subtropical plants,
cactuses of all sorts, orchids, and much more. The majority
of plants on display are from the Korean countryside. With
all it has to offer, the Seoul Zoo can make for an entertaining
and affordable day trip. For more information, visit
www.tour2korea.com.
From Instant to Eternity ‘Monet’ Exhibit
From Instant to Eternity Monet Exhibition is a retrospective
exhibition of the 19th century impressionism artist Claude
Monet’s masterpieces. Running through 26 Sept., the
exhibition will display collections gathered from France’s
Marmottan Museum, Orsay Museum, and 20 other museums,
including works from private collections as well. The exhibits
are on the 3rd Floor of Seoul Museum of Art. Hours are
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays.
Tickets booths are open until one hour before closing time.
For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com.
Daejeon Science Festival (Aug. 15-19)
Korea’s largest science festival provides a heap of
educational fun for the entire family. Held in Expo Science
Park, the site of Daejeon Expo ‘93, the festival will feature
many interactive exhibits to help visitors obtain a better
grasp of the world of science. Daejeon is home to Daedeok
Science Town and considered to have Korea’s highest
concentration of research institutions. Entry is free.
For more information, call (042) 866-5115 or visit
www.tour2korea.com.
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or other noises can distract the bus driver and is not allowed.
Never put head, arms or hands out of the window.
• At your stop, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop
before getting up from your seat. Then, walk to the front door
and exit, using the handrail.
• When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with drawstrings
and book bags with straps don’t get caught in the handrails or
doors.
• If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk at
least ten feet ahead of the bus along the side of the road, until
you can turn around and see the driver. Make sure that the
driver can see you.
• Wait for a signal from the driver before crossing the road
and never cross the center line of the road until the driver has
signaled that it is safe for you cross.
• Stay away from the bus' rear wheels at all times.
Parents should also review with their children the correct
way to cross the street.Youngsters should always stop at the
curb or the edge of the road and look left, then right, and then
left again before crossing. They should continue looking in
this manner until safely across. If a student’s vision is blocked
by a parked car or other vehicle, they should move out to
where drivers can see them and they can see other vehicles -
then stop, and look left-right-left again.
So remember, as we enter into a new school year, you can
help save lives by following these easy safety tips.
Bucheon Comics Festival (Aug. 16-19)
If you’re into comic books, be sure to stop by the Bucheon
International Comics Festival, where you can get a feel for where
the Korean comic book industry is heading. Comic book fans
from all over Korea flock to the festival to meet cartoonists from
all over the world and to take in the International Comic Book
Fair. This event is held at the Boksagol Cultural Center, Bucheon-
si, Gyeonggi-do. For more information, call (032) 661-3745 or visit
the festival’s website at www.bicof.com or www.tour2korea.com.
Korea Electronics Show (Oct. 12-13)
KES is a global electronics exhibition attracting leading
companies and buyers from around the world, including the U.S.,
Europe, Japan, Korea and China. Since its inception in 1969, KES
has become one of the largest IT and electronics shows in Korea,
in terms of size and number of participants. Although the show
opens on Oct. 9, it is only open to the public from Oct. 12-13, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. The show is conducted at the Korea International
Exhibition Center in Seoul. To learn more about the show or
register to attend online visit: http://www.kes.org/.
Seoul Air Show (Oct. 20-21)
Located at the Seoul Airport, the Seoul Air Show stands as one
of the most popular aerospace and defense exhibitions in the
Asia-Pacific region. Thousands of visitors attend the show each
year for an opportunity to see a wide variety of rotary and fixed
wing aircraft, and air weapons systems, as well as ground and
naval weapons. Special outdoor exhibits also include the newest
fighter aircraft, transport planes, armored vehicles and
amphibious equipment. Although the show opens on the Oct.
16, it is only open to the public Oct. 20-21, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance tickets can be purchased online or onsite. Admission
for public visitors will range from 4,000 – 9,000 won. Visitors
traveling by automobile should also plan on paying for parking.
For more information, visit the Seoul Air Show’s online at
www.seoulairshow.com/en/.
If you are hosting an off-post event in Korea, tell us about it and
will will publish it in the “Sights and Sounds” section of The
Morning Calm Weekly. Submit stories by calling DSN 724-
3365 or via e-mail at morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil.
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Group Life Insurance
appearances and briefings at significant
military events (i.e. Army Medical
Holdover Conference, AMSUS, AUSA,
etc.) and repeated visits to military
treatment facilities such as Walter Reed
Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
and Brooke Army Medical Center in San
Antonio, Texas. But more is needed, so
Army TSGLI is working hard to place
“boots on the ground” at major military
treatment facilities starting late this
summer through this fall. TSGLI
counselors will provide a full stance of
claims assistance, medical staff and
caseworker education, and extensive
Soldier records procurement on behalf of
the Soldier working through the Warrior
Transition Units and Soldier and Family
Assistance Centers.
While the overall focus of the outreach
program is on educating claimants and the
people who care for them, specific
messages have been created to help
dispel five myths that have grown up
around the program:
Myth #1: TSGLI is just for combat
injuries. False. Any qualifying injury
incurred after Dec. 1, 2005, is eligible for
TSGLI coverage — regardless of whether
it was in combat or not. The only
exception is the retroactive program,
which covers Soldiers injured beginning
Oct. 7, 2001, through Nov. 30, 2005, but
only if they were injured in a Combat Zone
Tax Exclusion area supporting Operation
Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
Myth #2: A healthcare provider’s
statement is all that is needed to verify a
TSGLI claim. False. While TSGLI claims
won’t be approved without a certification
from a healthcare provider, additional
documentation must be provided to
substantiate the certification. The
documentation may include medical
reports and tests that establish the type
of injury and the time that the Soldier was
incapacitated as a result. Specific
information is available on the TSGLI
website.
Myth #3: TSGLI replaces a traumatically
injured Soldier’s income. False. TSGLI
provides one-time, tax-free payment that
can help a Soldier and Family member get
through short-term difficulties related to
his or her injury and has no affect on
regular pay.
Myth #4: TSGLI is an entitlement to
Soldiers incurring any traumatic injuries.
False. TSGLI provides an insurance
benefit for one or more of a total of 44
Immigration
• Notifying USCIS of a new address or
duty station;
• Checking the status of an application
or petition;
• Bringing a spouse, fiancé or adopted
child to the U.S.;
• Obtaining posthumous citizenship for
a deceased member of theServices;
• Submitting an application for expedited
processing.
Servicemembers and their Families
stationed in the United States or overseas
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scheduled physical losses due to external
force or violence. These covered losses
include amputation, burns, paralysis, brain
injury or coma, loss of senses (e.g.
blindness), or temporary losses of two of
six activities of daily living such as eating,
bathing, dressing, continence,
transferring, and toileting. It does not
cover post-traumatic stress disorder.
Myth #5: TSGLI denies the first claim
attempt automatically. False. Good
documentation is the key to a quick award
of TSGLI. Loss schedule one through 43
covers losses that have a defined and
measurable loss. Loss No. 44, the activities
of daily living does not, and further
requires the medical provider
documentation to substantiate the
duration (e.g. 30, 60, 90, or 120 days) of
two or more ADLs in which the Soldier
was completely dependent (defined as 75-
100 percent care by another person).
By dispelling these five myths, TSGLI
will be better positioned to help the
Soldiers who are truly eligible for this
benefit, and do so in an even more timely
manner.
“As claimants become better educated
about TSGLI, it can’t help but speed up
our processes, which allows us to better
accomplish our objective of helping heroes
in times of need,” according to Col.
Sackett.
Col. Sackett and the outreach team rely
heavily on the website and web-based
outreach e-tools to help in dispelling these
myths and more.
“With a majority of the key information
online, Soldiers or Family members trying
to access the TSGLI programs benefits will
better understand the eligibility and claims
process. In addition, people who care for
Soldiers, such as Family members,
counselors and healthcare providers, will
have information tailored specifically to
their particular roles in the process,” he
said.
The TSGLI website has an array of
features including user-friendly graphics,
detailed program information, outreach
materials, program statistics that detail
claims and dollars paid to date; and an
online discussion forum, where users can
log in, post questions or comments and
interact with others to share best practices
and answer common questions.
For more information about TSGLI,
contact the U.S. Army TSGLI service
center toll free at 1-800-237-1336 or
TSGLI@conus.army.mil. Information also
is available at www.tsgli.army.mil.
from Page 1
may access the help line using the toll-
free number, through their base telephone
operator or using the Defense Switched
Network.
After-hours callers will receive an e-mail
address that they can use to contact
USCIS for assistance.
USCIS has also developed a webpage,
www.uscis.gov/military, that contains
information and links to services
specifically for the military and their
Families.
Aug 17, 2007
Firefighters put out a simulated vehicle fire near the USAG-RC museum Aug. 7. The simulated vehicle fire was caused by a simulated explosion to
exercise antiterrorism and force protection at USAG-RC.
Red Cloud, Stanley exercise force protection
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG RED CLOUD/CAMP
STANLEY—Although USAG-RC
and Camp Stanley exercised force
protection within 24 hours of each
other, the antiterrorism/force
protection exercises were completely
different.
“The purpose of the AT/FP exercise
on USAG-RC was to test the
installations ability to handle or recover
from a vehicle borne improvised
explosive device,” said John Cook, fire
chief for USAG-RC. “We tested how
we respond to the situation and
minimize injuries, make sure we
accounted for everyone, and get the
injured to treatment, in addition to
making sure we contain the damage
where it started.”
The scenario begins with a van
parked outside the USAG-RC
museum. When the simulated
explosion occurs, six people are injured
on the scene. First responders are
USAG-RC firefighters and Special
Troops Battalion Combat Life Savers.
The STB-CLS transported the victims
to the casualty collection point. Also,
the firefighters treated the victims to
first aid before evacuation. All of this
action played out within 30 to 45
minutes.
“If an emergency happens, we have
to be ready to go at anytime, day or
night,” Cook said. “During this time we
simulated increased protection levels.
We do have to contend sometimes with
the barrier plan we have set up to
protect facilities and to stop the wrong
people from coming through our
gates.”
Part of the exercise deals with
simulated explosions.
“Although we didn’t have any
simulated secondary explosions, part
of our procedure is to check for
secondary explosive devices,” Cook
said.
A completely different type of
force protection exercise was played
out Aug. 8 at Camp Stanley. One that
may be very valuable in the future
should it occur.
“Today’s force protection exercise
was pandemic flu,” said Paul Garcia,
AT/FP specialist USAG-RC.
“Exercise in pandemic flu plan is much
different than a normal force protection
operation.” Normal force protection
operations require you build up and
posture yourself for an actual
cataclysmic event from a terrorist
operation.
The exercise scenario for Camp
Stanley started with a telephone call
from the 304th Signal Battalion, 1st
Signal Brigade in building S-2340.
“We get a call saying ‘you need to
come take a look at one of my
Soldiers’,” said Capt. Norman Morris,
168th Medical Command. “We find
one of the Soldiers has traveled abroad;
and he and his roommate are sick with
flu symptoms and are getting worse.”
Knowing the potential for the illness
being serious and infecting others in
the barracks, they cordon off the
barracks and go to the scene with a
medical team.
“After we get to the scene we start
screening Soldiers based on the
information we have received,” Morris
said. “After we screen everyone on
the scene, we determine what else
needs to be in place.”
The medical team may have to begin
a myriad of measures to protect the
camp from pandemic flu. They may
have to put in place isolation
precautions.
“We know in today’s exercise we
have two sick Soldiers,” Morris said.
“So we will isolate them in the building.
We screen the rest of the company and
decide where they need to go in the
building as well as be isolated.
Because these Soldiers occupy the
same space, we will isolate the whole
company until we get everyone
screened.”
After notifying the local IOC
command, they will in turn notify the
Public Affairs Office of the situation
so the right information will get out to
the public to stem any mass panic that
may be brewing.
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“Once we get information from the
tests run on the sick Soldiers; if they
are seriously ill, or whether we can
treat them here, or we need to get
special medical teams to come on
board, those orders will determine
what happens next,” Morris said. “If
at some point things get worse and
quarantine is necessary, then we will
go to force protection Delta. That
would lock down the post.”
At force protection Charlie, the
situation is not as serious, so the
Military Police will be asking questions
of those who come and go.
“In this simulated pandemic flu
exercise the action isolates my entire
company,” said Capt. Siegfried Ramil,
commander of the 304th Signal
Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade. “They
have simulated symptoms so now the
mission is stopped for my company
until they get screened. Until everyone
is screened they are kept in the building
to prevent the simulated disease from
spreading.”
The results will have to wait until
all the actions have been analyzed.
“How well we do in an exercise like
this can only be determined once you
have actually put all the pieces
together; held an after action review,
and an actual review of the sequence
of events to determine how everything
was completed and what shortcomings
were revealed,” Garcia said.
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Employment Opportunities for

Family Members
There are 29 FRSA Korea
positions announced on Civilian
Personnel On Line. Please visit the
web site for additional information:
http://acpol.army.mil

EEO/POSH
Training Scheduled
EEO/POSH refresher training is a
yearly mandatory training for US
Federal Civilian employees. The
refresher training classes are
scheduled for today and Aug. 24.
Supervisory class is from 9-11 a.m.,
non-supervisory is from 1-3 p.m.
Classes are held in the Camp Casey
Army Community Services Center
today and in the USAG-RC CAC
Aug. 24.

Area I Chief Nurse

and Patient Representative
The 168th Medical Battalion has a
new Area I Chief Nurse and Patient
Representative. Patients are
encouraged to call: 010-6333-0234
for more information. Visit the
TMC for information cards.

Safety Officers Training

Additional Duty Safety Officers
Training will be held Oct. 17 through JIM CUNNINGHAM

Oct. 19. For more information call Col. Brian McKiernan pins the ARCOM and AAM on six Soldiers of 210th Fires Brigade HHC during the awards
732-7298. ceremony held in USAG-Casey Carey Fitness Center Aug.10.

Second Taxi Service on

USAG-RC and Camp Stanley
A second taxi service is in operation
on USAG-RC and Camp Stanley.
This company is to help supplement
the AAFES Airiang Taxi during
peak times as requested by Soldiers
in Area I. For more information
call: 732-6263/6307.
Dept. of the Army
Required Training
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
training and Mild Traumatic Brain
Injury training will be held in the
Camp Red Cloud Theater Aug. 30
and Sept. 6. All United States
Civilians and U.S. Military are
required to attend training on either
date. For more information call:
732-9103.
Mitchell’s
Dates to Remember
Mitchell’s Club will be closed for
kitchen maintenance Aug. 20 all
day. Mitchell’s Customer
Appreciation Night will be Aug. 24
at 5 p.m.
USAG-RC and Area I website
Log onto the USAG-RC - Area I
website for more News and Notes,
weather, 8th Army site links, MWR
events information and information
regarding all events and all subjects
regarding Warrior life in Korea:
imcom.korea.army.mil/area1/sites/
local
Fires Brigade Soldiers
awarded ARCOM and AAM
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY—Soldiers of the
210th Fires Brigade were awarded
two Army Commendation Medals and
four Army Achievement Medals during
a ceremony held Aug. 10 in USAG-
Casey’s Carey Fitness Center.
“This is a very important day,” said
Col. Brian McKiernan, commander of
210th Fires Brigade HHB. “This is a
day everyone should be proud to
witness. We are given the chance to
recognize and honor Soldiers for
excellence by presenting them with an
ARCOM and AAM.”
The U.S. Army awards an ARCOM
to Soldiers for heroism, meritorious
achievement or meritorious service. A
bronze “V” device is worn to denote
valor, heroism in combat. Second and
subsequent awards are denoted by
bronze oak leaf clusters. A silver oak
leaf cluster is worn in lieu of five bronze
clusters.
The AAM is awarded to Soldiers
by the U.S. Army that are not a
general officer, and who distinguish
themselves by meritorious
achievement in a noncombat area on
or after Aug. 1, 1981. Both medals
signify great achievement. started in October last year.”
“The brigade commander Even though almost everyone in the
presented two ARCOMs and four supply room at HHB had rotated out
AAMs in recognition for the Fires of Korea, 210th Fires Brigade
Brigade HHB winning the 8th Army continued toward victory.
Supply Excellence Award,” said Capt. “Fires Brigade has garnered so
many awards, from sports to this very
Joe Buccino, commander of the 210th
prestigious Supply Excellence award
Fires Brigade Headquarters,
Headquarters Company. “We that they are hard to count,” Buccino
competed in the Supply Excellence said. “The awards are too numerous
Competition, which is peninsula wide. to tell.”
We began at the brigade level, then in “By winning this competition, we
the 2nd Infantry Division level. A total have become the first unit in 8th Army
of five units were selected across the history to win the Maintenance and
peninsula to compete in the 8th Army Supply Excellence Awards in the same
level.” fiscal year,” Buccino said.
In the final round of competition,
there are two days of inspection
conducted by a team from USAG-
Yongsan.
“Our inspection was three weeks
ago,” Buccino said. “We found out
Fires Brigade won the award Aug 3.”
The competition does not end on the
Korean peninsula. There will be four
units Army wide that will go on to
compete in the top Army-wide Supply
Excellence competition.
“The final inspection will be in
February and the results will be The six awardees stand at ease while Col. Brian
revealed April 2008,” Buccino said. McKiernan explains thier award winning deeds
“This has been a long process; we during the Awards Ceremony Aug. 10.
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USAG-RC Summer hires

gain work experience
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RED CLOUD — Six
summer hires are working in different
directorates throughout Area 1. They
are family members of Soldiers and
Department of the Army Civilians.
“We hire summer hires because, for
one thing, it will help the organization,”
said Lawrence Keys, deputy director
of Civilian Personnel Advisory Center,
USAG-RC. “Also, it will help family
members, getting out of school for the
summer, to get experience in a work
environment where they can learn a
different trade, or just help them earn
extra money for college.”
The summer hire program is for the
students of families in the Army
community.
“All the organizations in the Army
have a program where we can go and
request summer hires for those
directorates interested in getting some
extra support during the summer,”
Keys said. “If funding is available they
submit their request for personnel
action. At that time we advertise the
announcement for the positions.”
Summer hires are not hired to fill
jobs of menial tasks.
JIM CUNNINGHAM “These students are not hired to
Tiffany Latoya Jackson gains work experience as a front desk receptionist shred paper,” Keys said. “We give them
for the Alcohol and Drug Control Office at USAG-Casey. jobs where they can be trained in
clerical work, typing, entering
unclassified data in computers, or
helping around the office when there
are jobs to be done that are constructive
and things they can learn.”
Summer hires worked for the
Directorate of Public Works,
Directorate of Logistics, Ration
Control and the Alcohol and Drug
Control Office at USAG-RC and
USAG-Casey.
“I am a general helper here. I
basically help around the office, and
work as a receptionist at the front desk
where I assist the Soldiers who come
in looking for services,” said Tiffany
Jackson, summer hire and front desk
receptionist for Alcohol and Drug
Control Office at USAG-Casey.
Being a summer hire sometimes
means a person must be a jack-of-all-
trades.
“I do a little bit of everything,
especially filing and being a front desk
receptionist most days,” Jackson said.
“I help everyone here by going to the
shared programs on the computer and
updating things.”
The length of the jobs available for
the summer depends on how many
sessions the area is allowed.
“We only have one session,” Keys
said. “Their jobs started June 25 and
will end in August.

Area I holds 30-k bike race

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY—Area I holds semiannual and annual bicycle
races every year, but none of them measure as large as the annual
30-kilometer bike race held Aug.4.
“This race is basically three loops between Hanson Field House,
Hovey, Gate 2 on USAG- Casey and back,” said Henri LeBorgne,
Area I sports director. “They will go by Gate 2 twice and finish
another loop by Hovey.”
There are people at every major intersection to maintain the
safety for the event as well as direct the bicyclist on his route.
“This is the only 30 kilometer bike race held on its own here in
Area I,” LeBorgne said. “We also have 30 kilometer bike races
as part of our triathlon.”
Although the weather did not cooperate with Area I sports,
six dauntless cyclists entered the race.
The bike race record in Area I is a time of a little more than an
hour, but the weather prevented anyone breaking the record this
day.
“I suspect the best times to be more than the standing record,”
LeBorgne said. “We could still see some quick times.”
Quick times did indeed show as Warrant Officer Nicolas Jones
crossed the finish line in 1:02.
“Considering the conditions today, I think I did very well,” Jones
said. “Road conditions were pretty bad at the beginning, but I
was able to push through the challenges because I rode a mountain
bike.”
Jones led the race after the first 5 kilometers and held the lead Henri LeBorgne, MWR sports director, fires the starting pistol for the USAG-
to finish in close to record time. Casey 30 kilometer bicycle race Aug. 4 at the Hanson Field House.
— See page 16 for additional photos —
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Yongsan youth prepare for new school year

School is set to begin with facility,
curriculum improvements
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Schools bells will

be ringing soon at Yongsan’s three secondary
education facilities.
Department of Defense Dependent Schools
located on Yongsan Garrison South Post are set to
open for the 2007-2008 school year.
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col.
Dave Hall met with all three principals and the
DODDS-Korea superintendent Monday.
“It is refreshing to see the proactive relationship
between DODDS and the garrison,” Hall said. “We
had a very productive meeting.”
Hall plans to meet with Yongsan students during
the next three months to explain community
standards.
“I want to speak directly with the students to
communicate our expectations and also to explain
our responsibilities to them,” he said. “Our main
concern is for their safety and well-being.”
Command-sponsored families are still arriving and
going through the school registration process, school
officials said. Noncommand-sponsored children are
accommodated on a space available basis.

Seoul American High School

For all freshman and new SAHS students the
school year begins Aug. 27. There will be a
welcoming assembly in the SAHS auditorium that
will include distribution of schedules. Dismissal will
be at 2:45 p.m. For all returning SAHS students
school begins Aug. 28. Returning students will pick
up their schedules before school and report to their
B1 first period class. Buses will operate regular hours
on both days.
To get parents in the comfort zone, SAHS is
offering a special session for them to tour the school
and learn more about school programs 3-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 21. For information, call 738-8140.
There will also be an open house 4-6 p.m. Sept. 6
for parents, students and teachers.
This year, SAHS will have a new intercom system
and improved air conditioning for the main building
and the media center.
“Students will appreciate that,” said SAHS
FILE PHOTO BY DAVID MCNALLY
Principal Robert Sennett. “We are also adding to Yongsan students will head to school Aug. 27-28.
our curriculum with a level two Mandarin Chinese
course and a video production course.” “We added Mandarin Chinese this year,” she said. and preparation for college.
There are currently about 500 registered students, “We also offer French, Spanish, German and “It is a very good program that helps student
but Sennett projects nearly 670 by the time school Korean.” become organized,” Mounts said.
starts. Mounts said the school began a successful SAMS Principal Darrell Mood said students will
“We’re the largest DODDS high school in graphics arts program last year that will continue. notice some improvements.
Korea,” he said. The school will offer an Advancement Via “A bell and intercom system was added to every
For details about SAHS, visit the school online at Individual Determination program to 6th graders for classroom improving communication,” he wrote on
http://www.seoul-hs.pac.dodea.edu. the first time this year, Mounts said. the school Web site. “Four additional security
The AVID program is designed to help cameras were added to the campus.”
Seoul American Middle School underachieving middle and high school students Mood said they also installed a public address
Seoul American Middle School Assistant Principal prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities, system to the cafeteria and two protective canopies
Samia Mounts said their curriculum has expanded according to the DODDS Pacific Web site. Students on the plaza by the Parent-Teacher Organization.
to include five languages. in the program commit themselves to improvement See School
School, Page 12
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Power Outages
There will be a weekend South Post
scheduled power outage Sept. 29-30
from 9 a.m - 5 p.m. both days. Main
Post will have a power outage 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Oct. 13. The work is required for
critial infrastructure maintenance. The
inclement weather plan calls for
alternate power outages Oct. 20-21.

Seoul American
High School
„School begins 7:55 a.m. Monday,
Aug. 27 for all freshman and new
students. There will be a welcome
assembly in the SAHS auditorium with
distribution of schedules. Dismissal
will be 2:45 p.m. Buses will operate
regular hours.
„The new school year begins for all
returning SAHS students Tuesday,
Aug. 28. Students will pick up their
schedules before school and report to
their B1 first period class. Dismissal will
be 2:45 p.m. Buses will operate regular
hours.
„Information and program offerings at DAVID MCNALLY
Seoul American High School will be K-16 Air Base Public Works Chief Larry Lyons (right) briefs IMCOM-Korea Deputy Director Mike Joyner (left) and USAG-Yongsan Commander
provided to parents 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Col. Dave Hall (far left) on the K-16 unaccompanied personnel housing project to provide quality housing to officers and senior enlisted Soldiers.
Aug. 21.
„There will be a Seoul American High
School Open House 4-6 p.m. Sept. 6
for parents, teachers and students.
IMCOM-K deputy director visits
For information, call 738-8140. By David McNally greens for a business suit. In his new Hall detailed how Yongsan Garrison
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs senior executive service job, he Public Works employees keep the
Seoul American
Elementary School
YONGSAN GARRISON — A oversees installation management for installation running. For example, he
There will be a “meet and greet” senior Installation Management 41 Army camps and stations in the said, the scheduled Sept. 29-30 South
parents, students and teachers 1:30- Command-Korea leader made an Republic of Korea. Post power outage, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each
2:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the school gym. official visit to U.S. Army Garrison- During his daylong visit, Joyner day, will help alleviate some power
For information, call 736-4613. Yongsan Aug. 8 just four weeks after listened to briefings by the USAG- problems, but it is not a permanent fix.
arriving in Korea. However, IMCOM- Yongsan senior staff and then toured “Our employees work extremely
American Red Cross Korea Deputy Director Mike Joyner Hannam Village, K-16 Air Base, hard to ensure a high quality of life for
Seeks Applicants is no stranger to the unit. Joyner Sungnam Golf Course and the the Yongsan community,” Hall said.
The American Red Cross is seeking
commanded Area IV when he was an Yongsan Soldier Support Center. “I was very impressed with not
motivated individuals to provide
emergency communications and Army colonel. USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. only the size of Yongsan, but all of the
casework services to members of the Before becoming an Army civilian Dave Hall told Joyner how the garrison services that are provided for Soldiers
Armed Forces and their families. The leader, Joyner served 30 years as both is dealing with an aging infrastructure and their families,” Joyner said. “I think
applicant must be an American citizen; an enlisted Soldier and a Regular Army and competing funding demands. Yongsan is an assignment of choice.”
at least 18 years of age; a high school Officer with assignments in Thailand, “Our infrastructure is the biggest As the principal senior advisor to
graduate; have base access; and Europe, Korea and the United States. challenge we face,” Hall told the IMCOM-Korea Region Director Brig.
possess basic computer skills. For After retiring, Joyner traded his Army deputy. “These are serious issues.”
information, call 738-3670.
See Deputy
Deputy, Page 12

Garrison Hotline
Communicate directly with the Garrison
Commander with your suggestions,
comments and valuable feedback at the
new USAG-Yongsan Hotline by
sending an e-mail to
usagyongsanhotline@korea.army.mil.
Community members can also leave
voicemail at 738-3484.
Garrison Calendar
Connect to the Garrison Calendar from
the USFK Global by opening Calendar,
select “Open a Shared Calendar,” type
yongsan, click OK, select Yongsan
again and click OK. For information,
call 738-7354.
Garrison Website
For more news and information, the
weather forecast, heat index
information and even a community
telephone book, visit the U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan Web site at http://
yongsan.korea.army.mil.
Firefighters battle
dumpster blaze
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — An
early Monday morning blaze in a
dumpster near the Moyer Community
Activity Center brought firefighters
rushing to the scene in just minutes.
“Crews extinguished the fire using
about 50 gallons of water through a
single line,” said USAG-Yongsan Fire
Chief Alex Temporado. “The most
probable cause was smoking materials
being discarded into the dumpster.”
Fire officials said throwing
cigerettes into the dumpsters is an all COURTESY PHOTO
too common cause of Yongsan fires. A firefighter puts down a dumpster blaze Monday near Moyer Community Activity Center.
“These fires can be dangerous,” receive third degree burns from there was some scorching inside the
said Assistant Fire Chief Brad smoldering trash that exploded.” dumpster.
Bowling. “A couple of years ago we Bowling said there was no The emergency was terminated
had a contractor emptying a dumpster damage to government property, but and all crews returned to quarters.
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KATUSA Soldiers help Seoul senior citizens

By Pfc. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
SEOUL — Korean Augmentation to the U.S.
Army Soldiers from units all over Yongsan Garrison
units spent a few hours Aug. 10 improving the lives
of some Seoul senior citizens.
The community works mission was the final duty
for these KATUSA Soldiers as they finished their
military service. The Soldiers were released from
military service Wednesday.
The group traveled to the Seoul Dongbu Senior
Care Center to help feed and bathe a group of elders.
“This center runs 24 hours a day to shelter more
than 300 retirees nationwide.” said Dongbu Senior
Care Center Manager Kim Hyun-jung. “We could
definitely use more volunteer support.”
Kim gathered the volunteers for a brief training
session on feeding and bathing the elders.
“Get ready to open your hearts to these people,”
she said. “They’ve been waiting for you.”
The volunteers split into groups of six to serve
the retirees on each of the installation floors. Each
group assisted in bathing two to four elders.
“It is traditionally a sign of intimacy between
friends of the same sex to go to bathe together in
PFC. IM JIN-MIN
Korea,” Kim said. “I hope this event means an Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Sgt. Kim Yo-han serves lunch to the Lee Ook-in during a community service visit Aug. 10.
interaction of intimacy rather than a simple act of
service.” the Soldiers waved them good-bye with words of changed dramatically from “anxiousness to
Some Soldiers helped with the facilities encouragement. happiness.”
maintenance work. Others entertained the retirees “We are thankful so many came to help today,” “It is not every day we are given an opportunity
with their singing skills. said nurse Lee Hye-ja. “The young men were as to serve the community together,” said Sgt. Kong
At noon, the volunteers led the elders to the tables strong and efficient as they were willing and patient.” Min-suk. “I enjoyed helping out, and I’m sure the
for a lunch that required delicacy. Before leaving, Kim said that the Soldiers’ facial expressions had seniors enjoyed our company as well.”
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Safety first!
A
recent accident left a
Soldier with two broken
ribs and severe bruising.
After a four-day stay at the hospital,
he is still recovering from the injury.
This was a preventable accident.
I want to reiterate the need for
ground guides. When objects or people
get into the path of a moving vehicle,
the moving vehicle usually wins.
Ground guiding a vehicle is a simple
task.
Ground guides are the driver’s
“eyes” when manuevering a vehicle
School
“My biggest challenge is to improve
on curriculum and assessment,”
Mounts said. “I want to be able to get
out into the classrooms more often and
spend more time with the students and
teachers.”
The middle school is welcoming
seven new teachers to its staff of 45.
Mounts said the school has about
520 students registered for classes
already.
For details about SAMS, visit the
school online at http://www.seoul-
ms.pac.dodea.edu.
Seoul American Elementary School
With around 900 students already
registered and more expected, SAES
is the largest DODDS school in Korea
and the second largest in DODDS
worldwide.
“We are excited about the beginning
of the year,” said SAES Principal
Donna Kacmarski. “We’re ready for
the partnership with parents.”
This year the school plans to
implement a new discipline plan.
“We had a parent-teacher
committee last year and developed a
matrix,” said SAES Principal Donna
Deputy
Gen. Al Aycock, Joyner is taking a
close look at each installation,
management practices and policies.
“On a visit like this, I look at
quality of life, families and what we
are doing in Morale, Welfare and
Recreation,” he said.
Joyner said he looks at financial
data and spending practices as well.
He said he has a message for
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in areas of limited visability.
It may seem there isn’t too much
to ground guiding a vehicle. But it is
dangerous work if you don’t know
what you’re doing. To help ensure
you’re not injured in a preventable
accident, check out Army Regulation
385-55, Prevention of Motor Vehicle
Accidents.
Always use ground guides when
backing and in conjested areas.
Ground guides should never walk
backward and never get between two
vehicles. Safety first!
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Kacmarski. “We have different levels,
‘A’ to ‘E’ so that if this or that happens
then the student will know the
consequences.”
For example, a first offense of rough
playing or behavior on the playground
would result in counseling with an
administrator. The second offense
would result in one hour detention and
so on.
Kacmarski said this matrix would
help in a large school environment.
“I believe in a strong partnership
between parents, staff and
community,” she said. “We can’t do it
by ourselves. We have to do it
together.”
Kacmarski said they are welcoming
18 new teachers to their staff of 50.
The school will offer a “meet and
greet” for parents, teacher and
students 1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the
SAES Gymnasium. For information,
call 736-4613.
School begins Aug. 27 for 1st
through 5th graders and Sept. 4 for
kindergartners.
For details about SAES, visit the
school online at http://www.seoul-
es.pac.dodea.edu.
from Page 10
community members.
“Enjoy your time here in Korea, get
off the post, visit the community, get
to know the Korean people and you
will love Korea,” he said.
He said he is excited to serve in
Korea again.
“We loved it when we were here
before,” Joyner said. “It’s a great
opportunity for me and my family.”
The Morning Calm Weekly
Yongsan legal gives
overview concerning
affirmative claims
By Capt. Luke S. Rose
Chief, Military Claims
The next time you hear someone use the phrase,
“that’s affirmative,” don’t just assume they are
saying “yes” in the military manner.
Instead, they may be referring to an
affirmative claim.
An affirmative claim arises when non-
military and DoD third party civilians
negligently damage DoD property or injure its
personnel.
The military claims division here at
USAG Yongsan pursues these claims
against individuals and their insurance
companies to recover the costs
associated with the negligent acts
such as repair or replacement
costs to property, medical bills and
lost wages.
What you can do to help?
Commanders should be aware of the
types of events within their command
that may give rise to affirmative claims.
The two most common types of affirmative claims
that occur in this area are damage to a government
vehicle by a non-military and DoD third party, and
medical treatment provided to a Soldier or dependent
at a military treatment facility for injuries caused by
a non-military and DoD third party’s negligent acts.
Commanders should promptly report these
potential affirmative claims to the military claims
division.
Why is it a good idea to help?
The money collected by the affirmative claims
department comes right back to the U.S.
military.
While most cases result in the money
being diverted into the U.S. Treasury,
in some cases the money can be
paid directly to the unit suffering
the damage to property, thereby
replenishing those limited unit funds.
In the case of MTFs, the funds
recovered for their treatment are returned
directly to them once recovered.
All reports and information
concerning potential affirmative
claims should be sent to the
Military Claims Division, USAG-
Yongsan, ATTN:
Affirmative Claims, PSC 303, Box 3, APO AP
96205.
If you have questions call DSN 738-8111 or stop
by at the Yongsan ACS Building (Bldg. 4106).
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USFIT Program to
eliminate shortfalls
By Army News Service
NATICK, Mass. - Sizing shortfalls in clothing
and equipment distributed at central issue facilities
are soon to be a thing of the past with the new
Uniform System for Improved Tariffs program.
The closest to a correct fit Soldiers can hope for
usually involves a guessing game of small, medium,
large or extra-large and the number of sizes
available, which is currently determined by outdated
predictions.
The USFIT program uses 3-D, whole-body
scanners to record the shape of Soldiers’ bodies.
The data is archived in the Integrated Database
for Engineering Anthropometry of Soldiers to
provide a better overall description of the user
population.
“Previously there was a large opportunity for a
sizing error,” said Joseph Cooper, a USFIT project
officer.
“Using the scanner will give us data to provide
the best fit.”
The IDEAS database will also assist developers
in the design of current and next-generation clothing
and equipment, including future combat systems.
The information may eventually be loaded onto
common access cards so Soldiers and supply
sergeants can simply scan the card when ordering
uniforms and equipment from around the world.
“The average age of an OIF Reservist is
approximately 33, while the age of an incoming
active-duty Soldier is between 18 and 23 years old,”
Cooper explained. “Sizing for uniforms will vary
greatly between the two.”
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August 17-23

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Knocked Up — Allison Scott is an
up-and-coming entertainment
journalist whose 24-year-old life is
on the fast track. But it gets seriously
derailed when a drunken one-nighter
with slacker Ben Stone results in an
unwanted pregnancy. Faced with the
prospect of going it alone or getting
.to know the baby's father, Allison
decides to give the lovable doof a
chance. Rated R ( sexual content,
drug use, language) 129 minutes
Fantastic Four: Rise Of The
Silver Surfer — The enigmatic,
intergalactic herald, the Silver Surfer,
comes to Earth to prepare it for
destruction. As he races around the
globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue,
Johnny and Ben must unravel the
mystery of the Silver Surfer and
confront the surprising return of their
mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all
hope is lost.Rated PG (action violence,
language, innuendo) 119 minutes
The Bourne Ultimatum — All he
wanted was to disappear. Instead,
Jason Bourne is now hunted by the
people who made him what he is.
Having lost his memory and the one
person he loved, he is undeterred by
the barrage of bullets and a new
generation of highly-trained killers.
Bourne has only one objective: to go
back to the beginning and find out who
he was. Now, in the new chapter of
this espionage series, Bourne will hunt
down his past in order to find a future.
He must travel from Moscow, Paris,
Madrid and London to Tangier and New
York City as he continues his quest to
find the real Jason Bourne--all the
while trying to outmaneuver the
scores of cops, federal officers and
Interpol agents with him in their
crosshairs.Rated PG-13 (action
violence) 115 minutes
Evan Almighty — Newly elected Rush Hour 3 — While in Paris, Lee
to Congress, the polished, preening and Carter inadvertently get mixed up
newscaster, Evan Baxter, is the next with the Chinese Triad crew. LAPD
one anointed by God to accomplish detective James Carter and Chinese
a holy mission--walking in the Chief Inspector Lee travel to Paris to
footsteps of Bruce Almighty. Evan battle a wing of the Chinese organized
leaves Buffalo behind and crime family, the Triads. Rated PG-13
shepherds his family to suburban (action violence, sexual content,
northern Virginia. Once there, his life nudity, language) 97 minutes
gets turned upside-down when God
appears and mysteriously commands
him to build an ark. But his befuddled
family just can't decide whether Evan
is having an extraordinary mid-life
crisis or is truly onto something of
Biblical proportions. Rated PG (rude
humor, peril) 90 minutes

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USAG-Daegu What to do when God says ‘no’
—Worship Services— Chaplain (Maj.-P) Raymond A. Robinson Jr. before all the house of my father to be king over
2d Combat Aviation Brigade, Brigade Chaplain Israel forever...” (verses 4-5). David didn’t lose
Max Lucado in his book, “Facing Your Giants,” sight of who he was in God and what God had
asks the powerful question, “What do you do with decreed for his life.
Protestant the ‘But God’ moments in your life? When God Finally, he maintained a kingdom perspective
Collective Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll interrupts your good plans, how do you respond? realizing that the most important thing was not the
10:30 a.m. Camp Henry
All of us have had those moments in our life builder, but the building. David took consolation in
12:45 p.m. Camp Walker
when things did not go as we had thought, hoped, the fact that God would use His son Solomon to
1 p.m. Camp Carroll
or planned. The Bible records in 1 Chronicles 28 complete the work (1 Chronicles 28:6).
Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
such a moment in the life of King David that God didn’t leave David hanging. With His
Church of Christ Sunday 5 p.m. Camp Walker offers some insight into what to do when God says “No” came also a “Howbeit,” and when David
“No.” It was in David’s heart to build a great got a hold of the “Howbeit” of God, he was able
Korean Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll house to the LORD his God. In fact, David went to rebound from this disappointment.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker as far as to assemble all the necessary materials In addition, perhaps at this reading you are
to build it, but God revealed to him that it was not fellowshipping with a “But God” moment in your
Praise & Worshp.Sunday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker his task to do because he was a man of war and life. A relationship didn’t go as you planned. A
had shed much blood (verses 2-3). loved one’s health took an unexpected detour. A
Catholic Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker What is going on here – the desire of a man hoped for advancement did not materialize, and
11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll met up with the purpose of God, and they were you are standing amidst the rubble of dashed
Saturday 5 p.m. Camp Walker contrary the one to the other. To say that David hopes and dreams.
simply wanted to build God a house is an Accept the apparent will of God for your life;
understatement; it was the longing of his heart to don’t lose sight of what God has already decreed
do so. However, God said, “No”. and brought to pass in your life; maintain your
USAG-Daegu Chaplains How did David handle God’s “No?” David did kingdom perspective pertaining to the events that
three things. First of all, he accepted God’s will happen to you knowing that God uses all things to
Chaplain (MAJ) Edward Martin: concerning his role in the building of God’s House. work out His purpose in your life.
Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 768-5455 David didn’t try and force things. He confessed, God said in Proverbs 16:9, “A man’s heart
Chaplain (CPT) Byong Min: not simply to himself, but before others, that deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his
Justin.k.min@korea.army.mil, 765-8991 building the Temple was not God’s will for his life. steps.” Settle it in your heart to walk in the steps
Secondly, he didn’t lose sight of the purpose that God has ordained for your life knowing that
For additional information, contact the Area IV Chaplain’s Office
and blessing of God in and upon his life. David your great God has got your back and still has
at 764-5455. said, “Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me great plans for your life!
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USAG-Casey
30k bicycle
race
from page 7
JIM CUNNINGHAM

After Henri LeBorgne, MWR sports director, fired the starting pistol for the USAG-Casey 30 kilometer bicycle race Aug. 4 at USAG-Casey’s Hanson
Field House, six dauntless cyclists sprint to begin the race. Rain and mud didn’t slow the times.

Quick times did indeed show as Warrant Officer

Nicolas Jones crossed the finish line in 1:02. Jones
led the race after the first 5 kilometers and held the
lead to finish in close to record time. Jones displays
his First Place, Men’s Division trophy. There are people at every major intersection to maintain the safety for the event as well as
direct the bicyclist on his route.
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—USAG-H—
2007 Summer Basketball Standings

Won Lost
1 HSC, 602ND ASB 9 1*
2 501ST SIG CO 8 2*
3 E CO, 3/2ND AVN 7 3*
4 E CO, 4/2ND AVN 7 3*
5 348TH QM CO 7 3*
6 607TH CBCS 6 4*
7 527TH MI BN 4 6
8 A CO, 602ND AVN 4 6
9 520TH MAINT CO 2 8
10 249TH/557TH MP 1 9

As of Aug. 14 * Play-off teams

Wonju Enclave
Summer Basketball Standings

Won Lost GB
D 1-2 AVN 3 0 ---
E 1-2 AVN 2 0 .5
LONG KATUSA 1 1 1.5
EAGLE KATUSA 1 2 2
HHC 1-2 AVN 1 2 2
AIR FORCE 0 3 3

MWR Events
Lovesick Radio

Tue., Aug. 14, 7 p.m.

Camp Walker, Hilltop Club

Wed., Aug. 15, 7 p.m.

Taegu AB, Jake's Place

Thu., Aug. 16, 8 p.m.

Chinhae Naval Base,
Duffy's All Hands
EDWARD JOHNSON

Fri., Aug. 17, 10 p.m. Soldiers and Family Members enjoy a day in the sun at the Camp Humphreys “Splish & Splash” aquatics park. A recent Army study confirms
Kunsan Air Base, Loring Club that Soldier and Family access to recreational facilities like this play a significant roll in improving retention and satisfaction with Army life.

Sat., Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

Yongsan Garrison, Moyer CAC
Sun., Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
Camp Casey, Gateway Club
Tue., Aug. 21, 8 p.m.
Camp Humphreys, Tommy D's
Wed., Aug. 22, 8 p.m.
Osan Air Base, Mustang Club
2007 IMCOM-Korea
Fall Digital Photo Contest
Open to all Active Duty and Reserve
U.S. Servicemembers, DoD Civilians,
Retirees and Family Members
Five categories to enter:
1. People
2. Military Life
3. Places
4. Things
5. Experimental Process
Individuals interested in entering the
contest should contact their local MWR
representative: USAG-H 732-
6896,USAG-Y 738-5254, USAG-H
753-8825, USAG-D 764-4123 or the
program manager at 725-6070
Army study confirms recreation and Family readiness
programs directly linked to readiness and retention
MWR Marketing
IMCOM-Korea Region
YONGSAN GARRISON — The Army has announced results
from a recently completed ground-breaking study that identified
positive, measurable links between Soldiers’ use of recreation
and Family programs and readiness and retention.
The study, funded by the Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Command, found a significant relationship and a
positive, direct link between active-duty Soldiers’ use of recreation
and Family programs and their desire to stay in Army, their career
intentions, and their satisfaction with Army life. These links also
held true for program use by the spouses of active-duty Soldiers.
“Now we can demonstrate that the recreation and Family
programs we have in place do make a difference,” said Brig. Gen.
Belinda Pinckney, FMWRC Commander.
The study measured the strength of the links in terms of overall
program use and against four distinct groups of programs: Child
and Youth Programs and Services; Sports and Fitness Programs;
Food and Beverage Operations; and Recreation, Tour and Travel,
and Library Programs and Services.
The research also revealed a link between Soldiers’ use of
recreation and family programs and their emotional attachment to
the Army. The Soldiers’ emotional attachment to the Army was
found to have a very strong link to readiness and retention
outcomes.
Of particular note is the finding that readiness and retention
increase as program use increases, but these programs are used
less frequently by junior officers and enlisted Soldiers and their
spouses.
“We can strengthen the readiness of the Army by doing two
things,” Pinckney said, “ensure that recreation and family
programs meet the needs of Soldiers and their Families, and
increase their awareness of these programs.”
The study, conducted by independent researchers, focused
on two Armywide surveys of Soldiers and two of spouses,
containing responses from more than 25,000 Soldiers and 23,000
spouses.
The researchers determined whether statistical significance
existed between program use and the readiness and retention
outcomes and then measured the strength (“effect size”) of the
associations.
Army survey data have consistently indicated that Soldiers
and Families value recreation and Family programs, use them
frequently, and consider them important to morale, retention, and
readiness. For years, however, program managers, policy makers
and researchers have been confronted by the challenge of
demonstrating a scientific, empirical link in what may be intuitively
obvious.
Individuals seeking more information about the study may
contact Dr. Richard Fafara, Richard.Fafara@hqda.army.mil.
Study findings will be integrated into recreation and Family
program resource and marketing decisions, and will play an
important role in designing future research to assess the impact
of these programs over time. The study also will contribute to a
holistic assessment of how Army programs and benefits available
to active and reserve components contribute to readiness and
retention.
The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command
oversees hundreds of services and activities to support the quality
of life for Soldiers and their Families.
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Wonju warfigthers set up LSA in support of UFL

By Andre D. Butler
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP LONG - In preparation for
this year’s Ulchi Focus Lens exercise,
Soldiers from Wonju Enclave came
together and set up one of three life
support areas to ensure warfighters
deploying from the United States have
world-class service and support
throughout the event.
The LSA, located at Camp Long,
will support 50 Indiana Army National
Guard and USFK KATUSA Soldiers.
The 38th Infantry Division Soldiers
were scheduled to start arriving in
country Tuesday, said Sgt. Anthony
Ross, a supply sergeant for
Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment United States Army
Garrison based at Camp Long. Ross
is also the LSA coordinator for UFL
’07 and is in charge of all life support
area operations during the exercise.
“I am responsible for coordinating
and providing whatever support the
Soldiers who will staying here need,” PHOTOS BY ANDRE D. BUTLER

said Ross. Col. John E. Dumoulin, United States Army Garrison Humphreys commander, points out adjustments that
“My overall purpose during UFL is need to be made to an air conditioning unit at the LSA during his inspection of the facility Aug 10.
ensuring [the Soldiers] are cared for “Just because they are in field
and that they don’t have to worry about
doesn’t mean they should expect to
anything but performing their mission,”
be treated differently.”
he said. “We don’t lower our standards
“World-class customer service,” is when servicing our Soldiers because
the motto of USAG Humphreys of the conditions. It is our job to ensure
Garrison commander. Col. John E. they have the best service at all
Dumoulin, Jr., Command Sgt. Maj. times. We are family,” he said.
Jason Kim, USAG Humphreys Camp Long officials agree with
command sergeant major, and other the commander.
key leaders from the garrison staff
took a trip to the Enclave Aug. 10 to
“We want to make the Soldiers
feel as comfortable as possible,”
inspect the LSA. said Sgt. 1st Class Evelyn McIver,
“Soldiers should receive world-
class customer service and support no
the noncommissioned officer in
charge of the Wonju Enclave
matter what environment they’re in,” installations.
Dumoulin said. “And we provide
these services with a
smile,” she said.
The actual LSA at
Long consists of
multiple facilities
geared toward
maintaining a high
quality of life standard
for the Indiana warfighters
participating in UFL.
“We have 24-hour
operations here,” said
McIver.
The post has dedicated
personnel manning the
gym, and other areas
Soldiers need regular
access to, she said.
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Kim makes sure “In support of the UFL
things are ready in the CAC for warfighters. ‘07 dining facility hours for
breakfast, lunch and dinner will be MWR has a tent with telephones and
extended,” she said. board games that warfighters can use
The facility will also be open for to make their stay more enjoyable.
midnight meals for Soldiers who don’t The organization has also scheduled
work normal hours, McIver said. tours and trips of Korea for Soldiers
Soldiers will also be able to go to the participating in the exercise from the
U.S., Ross said.
The Camp Long
Community Activities Center
“We don’t lower our will also provide around the
standards when servicing our clock services.
There, warfighters can
Soldiers because of the relax while shooting a game
conditions. It is our job to of pool or playing other
competitive activities.
ensure they have the best The CAC even has a
service at all times. billiards table for KATUSA
Soldiers to enjoy.
We are family.” The 38th’s mission while
on the peninsula will be to
support the First Republic of
— Col. John E. Dumoulin, Jr. Korea Army and act as a
headquarters element for two
Fires Brigades. McIver said
the objective of their LSA support
movie theater for shows and use the for the Soldiers is to help not hinder
bowling alley. their mission. “They can come to us
There are male and female facilities for anything,” she said.
located at the LSA. “No matter what the issue may be,
It has a laundry room and we should be able to meet their needs
recreation’s area. as well as address their concerns,”
The recreation areas are courtesy said McIver. “If we can’t answer a
of the Enclave’s Morale, Recreations question, provide a service or the help
and Welfare organization. needed – we have the resources to
Game and TV areas are set up, and reach out to other agency’s that can
warfighters will have full access to make sure the Soldier needs are met,”
computers while staying at the LSA. she said.
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CDC Teacher Needed

Child and Youth Services, Child
Development Center is currently
looking for a qualified teacher to teach
brand new Pre-Kindergarten class, ages
4-5. Hours will be from 8 a.m -5 p.m with
classroom hours being 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Salary is $13.12- $15.69 per hour. Great
benefits package, including medical,
dental, 401K and COLA. Qualifications:
Possess and maintain one of the
following: Child Development
Associate, Army School Age Credential
(Boys and Girls of Club America) or
Army Practicum, Possess AA degree
with major emphasis in childcare.
Preferred: Possess BA/BS degree with
a major emphasis on ECE, Elementary
Education, Child Development, Home
Economics or Special Education.
PHOTOS BY CANDACE GODFREY
U.S. Army Reservists Wanted
The 343rd Support Center, USAG
Humphreys, is seeking Soldiers
Child development center gets visit
interested in continuing to serve in the Capt. Kenneth A. Ferland, commander Det. 2, 607th Weather Squadron
U.S. Army Reserves. You will retain PX, visited the USAG Humphreys Child Development Center Aug. 9 to give a
Commissary, MWR, banking and postal brief lesson on the squadron’s mission. This monthly visit was part of the
privileges just like active duty. Soldiers center’s monthly community enrichment program. Each month a different
will be retrained in open MOS slots. organization visits the center to teach the children about their jobs and
For more information contact Richard how they benefit the community. (above) Seth Webb, 4, blows into a
Scott at USAG Humphreys -- 753-8634,
device used to measure wind speed. (upper left) Ferland puts safety
ScottRW@korea.army.mil.
glasses on Brody Johnson, 3, before creating snow. (left) Ferland
Intermediate-level Education pretends he can make it snow and throws shredded paper on the kids.
ILE Phase I course will be held Sept.
10-12 in Yongsan. The course is aimed
at Army Reserve majors and captains,
but active duty officers can attend. Dazzling performances highlight 1-7th Air
After completion of the course the
officers will be Military Education Level
4 (MEL4) qualified. Contact Lt. Col. Defense Artillery ‘New Horizons’ Day training
Dennis Davenport, 723-4394,
Dennis.Davenport@korea.army.mil. By 1st Lt. Wes Allen
1-7th Air Defense Artillery
Army Reserve Command SUWON AIR BASE - The 1st
Position Vacancy Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery
The Commander’s position for the Regiment recently conducted New
343rd Support Center, will be available
Horizon’s Day training at the Suwon
to interested Army Reserve lieutenant
colonels and majors NLT Oct 1. The
Theater on Suwon Air Base. As part
343rd Spt. Ctr. is located at USAG of the cultural awareness aspect of
Humphreys, authorized 34 Soldiers, and training, 1-7th ADA invited performers
is subordinate to the 501st SBDE. from the Korean National Classical
Contact Lt. Col. Davenport, 723-4394, Music Institute to play and sing several
Dennis.Davenport@korea.army.mil. classical Korean musical pieces.
Korean harp players showed their
Bowling League to Start skills as they played. “The music was
The Wednesday night bowling league very touching,” said Capt. Julianna
will have a meeting for team captains
Eum, Headquarters and Headquarters
Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. at USAG Humphreys
Bowling Center. Registration is now
Battery commander. “Events like this
open for participants. go a long way to bringing us closer to
our Korean hosts.” The singing by
Indoor Pool Closure Grak, Mi Jeong was beyond compare
USAG Humphreys indoor pool is now and captivated the audience. The harp
closed for repairs. The pool will re-open players, Cho, Young Jin, Lee, Hyun
in two to three weeks. Gyeong, and Kim Young Leem also
Please send us your displayed unrivaled talent as the
stories and photos technique on their instruments was
superlative.
To submit information for publishing Children from Yongin University IL
in The Morning Calm Weekly, USAG-
WOL Gym dazzled the audience with
Humphrey’s common pages or for
their Tae Kwon Do skills bringing the 1ST LT. WES ALLEN
submissions for the News & Notes During 1-7th’s New Horizon cultural training, two young combatants
section, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598. event to a close.
“I was really impressed,” said Maj. show their quick reflexes during the Tae Kwon Do demonstration.
You can also email all of your
information to Albert Labella, 1-7th’s executive Labella said. Sensei Woo, Hee Chang Soldiers. They displayed many of the
andre.butler@korea.army.mil. officer. “The youngsters [played] very looked on as his students performed same traits that make up a “No Fear”
well and showed excellent discipline,” in front of the theater full of 1-7 ADA Battalion Soldier.
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Smoker at the Hump...
Weekend gives way to Soldiers,
Airmen jockeying for KOs
By Mike Mooney
USAG Humphreys MWR Marketing
The Kunsan Wolfpack came loaded for bear at the quarterly Humphreys
Boxing Smoker held at the post gym Saturday night, and walked off with 11
pieces of first-place hardware and five seconds.
“They have a strong boxing program at Kunsan, which includes both Airmen
and Soldiers,” said Area Sports Director Lonnie Herring, “and they came ready
to swing.”
And swing they did, winning five of their first place awards by knockout,
two more when the referee stopped the contest, two by unanimous decisions
and one by split decision.
The 11th title was a walkover when organizers were unable to match Christian
Auvaa with an opponent of similar weight or experience.
There were 18 bouts on the night’s card, with boxers from Humphreys,
Osan, Eagle, Casey, Yongsan, Hovey and Suwon competing.
“It was great to get this many boxers from all over the peninsula,” Herring
said.
“This is far and away the best mix we have ever had. Hopefully, someone
from Daegu and Chinhae will be able to join us next time so that we have the
entire peninsula involved.”
Host Humphreys won four titles (including a walkover), with Camp Eagle
taking two and Camp Casey, Yongsan and Suwon Air Base one each.
“Unfortunately, we didn’t have any women bouts this time,” said Herring,
“but we did have our first-ever Heavyweight KATUSA participant.”
Kim, Won-tae, Headquarters Company USAG Humphreys, fought the night’s
final bout. He was stopped by Kunsan’s Justice Burrus at 1:41 of the second
round, but in a couple of good licks of his own before it was over.
“I got really, really tired,” he puffed.
The night featured eight knockouts – the fastest 16 seconds as Sean Pate of
Headquarters, 602nd ASB, Humphreys, nailed Kunsan’s David Rodriguez with
a power blow that had the Airman seeing stars.
Pate’s KO followed a 17 second knockout by Suwon’s Elijah Gilbert, who
nailed Joshua Jamel of Delta Company, 4-2 Aviation, Humphreys.
Humphreys entered a total of nine boxers in the competition, with Wilson
Rivera, Company E, 4-2 Aviation; Avery Robinson, also Echo 4-2 and Pate
winning titles and Antonio Battle, Echo 3-2 Aviation getting a first-place walkover.
Camp Eagle entered three boxers and won two crowns with Ken Laird and
Grayson Walker taking home gold. Both are from 1-2 Aviation. And Suwon
entered a single boxer – Gilbert – who also took home gold.
Herring said he hopes the next smoker will be held in October or November
and that he hopes to hold it in the new MP Hill Gymnasium, which is nearing PHOTOS BY BOB MCELROY
completion. Avery Robinson Company E, 4/2 Aviation, USAG Humphreys, and
Vincent Reed, 8th SFS, Kunsan Air Base, fought an even bout, with
Robinson winning a split decision, 2-1, at Humphreys Boxing Smoker.

(above) USAG Humphreys KATUSA Kim, Won-tae, trades punches

with Kunsan Soldier Justice Burrus,Company C, 2-1 ADA, in the final
bout of the night. Kim was Ko’ed in 3:41. This was the first time a
KATUSA heavyweight had entered the Humphreys Boxing competition
(right) Sean Pate, (HSC, 602nd ASB, USAG Humphreys, moves to a
neutral corner after nailing David Rodriguez 8th LRS, Kunsan, with the
night’s quickest knockout – just 16 seconds into the opening round.
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Ribbon cutting reopens Daegu Mountain Inn

By Cpl. Jung Seo-jin
19th ESC Public Affairs
Soldiers and Civilians,
Directorate of Public Works
designers, estimators,
architects and engineers
gathered at Camp Walker’s
dining facility, also known as
the ‘Daegu Mountain Inn’, to
celebrate the completion of its
$800,000 renovation project
with a grand opening
ceremony Aug. 9.
The project, which took 98
days to complete, began May
1 and was finished Aug. 6.
Improvements include
renovations to the salad bar,
walls and floors in the kitchen
and main serving line and
restroom facilities.
New features of the
Daegu Mountain Inn are
employee showers and an
eight-station cyber cafe.
Computers will be furnished
for users of the cafe.
Despite humid weather
conditions, Soldiers and
Civilians assembled for
facility, which is exactly what
our Soldiers deserve, and we
are very proud to have [the
Daegu Mountain Inn] as the
flagship dining facility in Area
IV,” Mason remarked.
Mason and Saulnier
presented coins and
certificates of appreciation to
contractor representatives
and Korean Service Corps
employees, and then joined
distinguished guests in a
ribbon cutting ceremony to
officially open the renovated
facility. The guests were
welcomed inside for a tour
and enjoyed a lunch of steak
and lobster alongside the
Soldiers who will use the
improved facility on a daily
basis.
PHOTO BY CPL. JUNG SEO-JIN
“It’s a wonderful place to
(Left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Natasha M. Jackson, dining facility manager, Col. Michael
have a meal; our Soldiers are
Saulnier, United States Army Garrison Daegu commander and Brig. Gen. Raymond V.
very pleased with it,”
Mason, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) commander, cut a ribbon to officially
concluded Mason. “All in all,
open the newly renovated ‘Daegu Mountain Inn’ dining facility on Camp Walker Aug. 9.
this is just a superb facility - a
remarks from Brig. Gen. and Col. Michael Saulnier, work of U.S Army Garrison magnificent place for our
Raymond V. Mason, 19th United States Army Garrison Daegu and contractors who Soldiers to come in and have
Sustainment Command Daegu commander. worked so hard to build this good Army chow and share a
(Expeditionary) commander, “We appreciate the team facility - it’s a world class little bit of fellowship.”

Safety plays key role

Let’s dine together...
in UFL 07 exercise
By Pfc. Na Kyung-chul
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

During the upcoming Ulchi Focus Lens (UFL)07 Exercise, leaders

must ensure that every step is taken to protect personnel and equipment.
The excellent opportunity to practice military skills in UFL should not be
marred by loss of life, injuries or unnecessary damage to property.
For the safety of personnel and equipment, the United States Army
Garrison Daegu Installation Safety Office has put out a safety guide.
The safety guide contains accident and serious injury reporting
procedures and safety guidelines for the tent city area, heat injuries,
driving in Korea, flooding and typhoons, ground guide procedures,
electrical guidance, and speed limit change.
“Safety continues not only during the exercise but also on normal
duty hours,” said Rolen Johns, USAG Daegu Safety Officer. “The
reason why we reinforce the importance of safety for this exercise is
that Daegu is one of the hottest cities in Korea during the summer.
Because of hot weather, personnel from other regions can get in trouble
during the exercise. They should be cautious of that.” PHOTO BY SST. 1ST CLASS PAM VOSS

“My goal is to conduct a safe and realistic exercise without accidents

or injuries,” said Col. Michael P. Saulnier, USAG Daegu commander.
“In order to meet this goal, commanders and leaders will conduct Risk
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must be briefed to personnel and supervised to ensure an accident-free
exercise.”
For more information on the UFL07 safety guide, contact Rolen Johns
at 768-8650.
Command Sgt. Maj. Barry C. Wheeler, United Nations Command, Republic of Korea and U.S.
Combined Forces Command, United States Forces in Korea and Eighth United States Army
command sergeant major, talks with Pfc. Han Sang-woong, United States Army Garrison
Daegu, during Wheeler’s Aug. 13 walk-through visit of the Life Support Area for the Ulchi Focus
Lens (UFL) 07 Exercise.
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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. Don’t wait, complete student
transportation needs now for the
new school year. Plastic bus cards
are now available for pick-up for
returning students. For information,
call Michael Dudley at 768-7722.
Factory and
Culture Tour
Korean Foreigner Tourist Facility
Association proposes a factory and
cultural tour for DOD Soldiers and
Family Sept. 7. Participants will visit
OB Beer Factory, The Korean
Presidential Villa (Cheongnamdae)
and Mungyeong Pottery Exhibition
Hall, Mungyeong Museum and KBS
historical drama filming set. KFTFA
and OB beer factory will provide
some gifts for the attendees. OB
Beer factory will provide OB beer
test taste opportunity, alcohol drinks
for the underage. For registration
and information, call Chong Young-
kon at 768-6907.
Daegu Area Intramural
Soccer Program
There will be Daegu Area Intramural
Soccer Program. The pre-season
tournament is Sept. 6 to 8 and the
league is Sept. 13 to 28 at the Kelly
Field on Camp Walker. The deadline
for entry is Aug. 29 and coaches
meeting is noon Aug. 31. For
information, call Mr. Kim or Ms.
Chong at 764-4225/5217.
Flag Football Program
There will be Daegu Intramural Flag
Football Program. The pre-season
tournament is September 3 to 5 and
the league is September 10 to
October 10 at the Kelly Field on
Camp Walker. The deadline for
entry is August 29 and coaches
meeting is 12:30 p.m. August 31. For
information, call Mr. Kim or Ms.
Chong at 764-4225/5217.
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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Women’s Mentoring Seminar held Aug. 10
By Samuel G. Hudson
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
The women of United States Army
Garrison Daegu recently had a unique
opportunity to interact with Command
Sergeant Major Diane M Foster, U.S.
Army GarrisonYongsan command
sergeant major, at USAG Daegu’s first
Women’s Mentoring Seminar, held on
Camp Walker’s Evergreen Golf Club
Aug. 10.
According to Master Sergeant
Micaela M. Hendrix, NCOIC of
Directorate of Planning, Training,
Mobilization and Security Daegu, the
seminar focused on a variety of topics
solely designed to allow women to
express their feelings and concerns in
an environment free of judgment.
“When I first heard of the women’s
mentoring seminar, I thought it was
going to be a male bashing session, but
Distinguished Soldier athletes head to All-Army Softball Trials
PHOTO BY SAMUEL G. HUDSON
Sgt. 1st Class Andre Elder has been to the
All-Army Sports Tryout Camp for softball six
times, and has played on the All-Army team
four of those seasons. He led the 501st STB
to the 8th Army championships this year with
a record of 23-0.
By Pfc. Jang Won-il
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – 26 home
runs, 70 runs batted in and a batting
average of .802 are the performance
statistics which allowed Sgt. 1st Class
Andre Elder, Anti-terrorism Force
Protection NCOIC, 501st Special
Troops Battalion, to make his way to
the FY07 All-Army Sports Tryout
Camp for the sport of softball.
He has made it to the tryout six
times in the past and played for the
All-Army team four times so he knows
better than anyone else what to expect
when he gets there.
“You still have to be on your game
to stay on the team because they only
take the best,” said Elder.
“I consider him a multi-talented
athlete. He can play in any given
position,” said Modesto C. Algarin,
The Morning Calm Weekly
PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. MICAELA M. HENDRIX
Command Sgt. Maj. Diane M. Foster, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan command sergeant major,
speaks to attendees at USAG Daegu’s first Women’s Mentoring Seminar Aug. 10.
that was far from what it was,” said give a woman on balancing career and
Hendrix. family, Foster stated that she does not
When asked what advice she would See Seminar
Seminar, Page 28
The leadership,
determination and
athleticism these Soldiers
embody are a reflection of
the high caliber of
Soldiers in of Korea.
Camp Carroll’s Sports, Fitness &
Aquatics director, of Elder. Algarin has
seen him play and make it to the All-
Army team for quite a few years and
is proud of the talented softball player
from Camp Carroll. “At the end of the
day of course, I would say at least one
home run per game. The beauty of him
is that he’s a complete team player.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF CPL. ROXANNE M. FINKS
Elder led the 501st STB (Special Another veteran of the All-Army
Troops Battalion) to the 8th Army Softball program, Cpl. Roxanne
championship with a team record of 23- M. Finks, has set her sights on
0 in the 2007 USAG Daegu Post Level Tryout Camp again this year.
Teams. He has played softball since In addition to playing for All-
before joining the Army with a Army last year, Finks played for
hometown team which he described as Yongsan during the Pacific-
“very competitive.” He played Wide Tournament, in which
shortstop and outfield, and currently on Yongsan took second place.
the All-Army team, he plays right field.
Elder is also a member of the ‘Korea
participating in the All-Army
Heat’ international softball team which
Women’s Softball Tryout Camp
travels around the Pacific, including
scheduled for Aug. 22 - Sept. 15.
Thailand, Japan and the Republic of the
This is her second time being
Philippines. The leadership,
selected.
determination and athleticism this
“Last year was my “rookie” year,
Soldier embodies are a reflection of the
and I was overwhelmed to have been
high caliber of Soldiers in the Republic
selected,” Finks said. “I was afraid to
of Korea.
make mistakes, but it was at camp last
Another Soldier from Carroll has
year that I learned that softball is truly
made it to the women’s softball team.
a team effort.”
Cpl. Roxanne M. Finks, Information
Last year, when Finks played for
Management Officer, 498th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion, is See Athletes
Athletes, Page 28
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NEWS & NOTES Camp Carroll Chapel hosts VBS

Camp Walker By Pfc. Jang Won-il Assistant, United States Army Garrison Daegu, “the biggest
PX/Commissary Schedule USAG Daegu Public Affairs meaning of this event is that the kids get the opportunity to
Camp Walker PX and Commissary hours will be
meet God in their early years.”
adjusted as follows for the Ulchi Focus Lens 07
CAMP CARROLL –About 30 children VBS was supported by many parents and volunteers.
Exercise:
and parents gathered at Camp Carroll Chapel Ms. Kim, Ji-hye, Taegu American School student and
for a three-day volunteer for the
PX (Aug. 20 - 3 Sept.): 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
vacation Bible school event, said that “this
Commissary (Aug. 14 - 31):
(VBS) program. was a good
Weekdays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Children ages five experience to have
Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
to 13 participated in fellowship with the
Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
the program, which Chapel family.” Kim
took place from 9 added, “I had a lot of
Get Involved in TSA
a.m. – 1 p.m., Aug. 8 fun spending time with
Taegu Spouse’s Association has a few Board and
– 10. the children. I have
Committee positions still available. Make new
The VBS program learned a lot, and will
friends. Make a difference in your community.
consisted of two never forget this
Make this the best your TSA has had. For
hours of Bible studies, experience.”
information, contact Leigh Roper at 010-5846-
prayer and praise Chaplains have
0871 or roperclan@yahoo.com.
daily. The rest of the used various study
day’s schedule guides and books to
Hispanic Heritage Month concentrated on fun guide the VBS
Volunteers who can sing, rap, dance or play and fellowship, and P
HOTO p r o g r a m .
BY CPL JUNG SEO JIN

instruments are needed for Hispanic Heritage
Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. For information,
call at 765-7737 or 768-8972.
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.
the kids were divided Pfc. Lee, Sang-yoon, Camp Carroll Installation Chapel Assistant, Chaplain(Capt.) Min,
into teams and USAG Daegu, (left) has fun with children during lunch time at this Byung-keun, USAG
participated in year’s -Camp Carroll Vacation Bible School, Aug 10. Daegu, used the
numerous activities. ‘Galilee Adventure’
They had fun under the sun while getting book to lead VBS events this year.
soaked in water balloon fights and learned “I think this gave the Camp Carroll Chapel family a
team play in soccer games. They also folded chance to really come together in fellowship,” said Sohn. “It
paper animals and drew pictures of Bible- is not easy to have intimate relationships with those whom
related characters. you meet only once or twice a week, but through cooperation
“I believe,” said Pfc. Sohn, Joo- and volunteering for the preparation of this event, I think we
Yung, Camp Carroll Installation Chapel are now a lot closer than we were before.”
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family, Foster stated that she does not have to be a
‘superwoman’, because “the moment she can’t
reach that status, she is bound to feel that she is not
a good professional or family member.”
“Women should judge other women based on
their professional performance, merit and
character.”
- Command Sgt. Maj. Diane M. Foster
“If she sets realistic goals on how she is going to
handle both family and a professional career and
has a good decision-making process, she will have
not have a problem balancing the two,” explained
Foster. “Life is a process of growing up in different
surroundings. Not everyone was reared the same
way, nor came from the same walks of life.”
That difference is not, however, a basis for pre-
judging another female that you don’t know.
“Women should judge other women based on their
professional performance, merit and character,” said
Foster.
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Athletes
Yongsan during the Pacific Wide Tournament, she
caught the attention of Robert Bailey, who was last
year’s coach of the All-Army team. While she did
not know about the All-Army program, she was
nervous and eager to show off her skills. Soon after
Yongsan took 2nd place in their division, she was
notified that she was eligible for the tryouts.
Finks joined the Army in February 2005. She
played little league baseball for five years as a pitcher
and middle infielder. In high school, she played fast
pitch softball as a catcher and middle infielder. She
currently plays middle infield positions in the team.
Elder spoke about this talented fellow Soldier
athlete. “I’ve seen her play, and her defense is her
strongest attribute. I think she is a really good
athlete.”
The 2007 All-Army Men’s and Women’s Softball
Trial Camp is to be conducted at Fort Indiantown
Gap, Penn., Aug. 22 – Sept. 10. Selectees will
compete in the Armed Forces Men’s Softball
Championship, Sept. 11-16 at Eglin, Air Force Base,
Fla., or the Armed Forces Women’s Softball
Championship, Sept. 16-21 at Hill Air Force Base, PHOTO BY SAMUEL G. HUDSON

Some of the challenges women face in Korea
are the different culture, being away from familiar
family and friends and integration with new family
and friends. According to Foster, these challenges
can be overcome if a young professional woman
surrounds herself with people she feels are safe
morally, ethically and professionally, which will allow
her to grow.
“The most important thing that women can take
out of this seminar is that respect for themselves
and others, resulting in a safe environment, will allow
them to align themselves with women of strong moral
and ethical character,” Foster emphasized.
Utah. Also, if selected, athletes will compete in the
Amateur Softball Association Men’s and Women’s
National Championship,Sept. 27-30 at Oklahoma
City, Okla.
There seems to be no limit for these two Soldiers
performing at their highest potential. When asked
of his preparation for the tryout, Elder replied, “I hit
as much as I can so that I will have a good pitch
memory.” He also emphasized the importance of
staying in shape during service. “Softball is definitely
a good way to stay in shape. Actually, because you’ve
got to run, it’s 50 percent hitting and 50 percent
running. You’ve got to be on your toes at all times.”
Elder, who currently has an .802 batting average, 26 home
runs and 70 RBIs, says of Finks, “I’ve seen her play, and
her defense is her strongest attribute. I think she is a really
good athlete.” Both Elder and Finks will head to the 2007
All-Army Sports Tryout Camp for softball, and it they make
the roster,on to their respective Armed Forces
championships.
“I will go on camp this year, determined,” said
Finks. “We will have a new coaching staff as well
as several new players. We will keep our motto strong
as we work together for “One team, one fight, one
gold!”
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Korean Language The Morning Calm Weekly

Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week

“My name is ( ).”

Je eerumun ( )imnida.
my name ( ) is
Vocabulary

name ‘eerum’

family ‘kahok’

picture ‘sajin’

Situation of the Week : At the hotel

Week

What do you do?

jigum mwol hashimnikka?

This story is
Is your family here?
about: Kajogun yogie issumnikka?

Do you have any pictures of

Kajok sajin katko kyeshimnikka? your family?

KATUSA Jo honja wassumnida.

I’m here alone.

Soldiers Hangugen choumimnida.

It’s my first time in Korea.

help Tto boepkessumnida.

I hope I’ll see you again.

local Korean Expression of the W eek

Week

His words have

retirees Mal-e bbyeoga itda. bones.
His comments harbor hidden mean-
ing or criticism