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Cheerleaders joins oil spill clean up
will not be published
Feb. 8 in obsrvance of the pump up Casey efforts
Lunar New Year holiday.
Page 16 Page 25

Army honors Martin Luther

King Jr., celebrates diversity Humphreys volunteers scour Korean
This year marks the 79th anniversary
of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King devoted his life to achieving his
shoreline, assist in cleanup efforts
vision of a world free from prejudice and
injustice...a world that values people for
who they are and what they can accomplish.
As the Nation remembers Dr. King’s
achievements and celebrates his life, it is
useful to reflect on how far we have come,
and on the work we must still do.
Today we live in the world’s most free and
open society. Our greatness as a country is
because we are a people committed to the
common cause of freedom for all. We are
a pluralistic society that is diverse in our
ethnic, racial, and religious make-up. This
diversity is one of our Nation’s greatest
strengths and the reason why so many want
to live in the “land of the free.”
Our Army is a reflection of our society.
We are a diverse force that is strengthened by
different perspectives, approaches, and skills.
There is strength in diversity. Our military
shares Dr. King’s vision, and one of our
principles is equality-regardless of race or
gender. Military leaders understand that the
very effectiveness of military units depends
on our ability to leverage our differences and
work together.
Our Army is the Strength of this Nation.
Today we have more than 220,000 Soldiers
-supported by their Families and dedicated
Army Civilians-deployed around the world,
defending our country and our allies against
a global terrorist network that is determined
to destroy our freedom and way of life. This
team of brave Americans is willing to do
this because they believe in the principles
of freedom and equality for everyone - the
very principles Dr. King believed in. See page 21 for
Although the Army has come a long
way, we still have work to do. We must story and photos
keep working at it, never losing sight of
Dr. King’s vision for America. We share his Cpl. Lee, Jong Woo, HHC, USAG Humphreys, wipes oil from the rocks at Taean Beach during the oil spill clean-up headed by Eighth United
beliefs and are committed to turning his States Army. As part of EUSA’s Good Neighbor Program, 93 Soldiers from USAG Humphreys volunteered to participate in the clean-up, which
dream into reality. helped local residents severely affected by the spill. — U.S. Army Photos By Sgt. Im Suk-chun

Army announces ‘Grow the Army’ initiative

Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
In January 2007, the President requested,
from Congress, a 74,200 Soldier increase in
Army end strength across the Active, Guard
and Reserve components. The initiative
to “Grow the Army” provides additional
ground forces to meet strategic demands and
mitigate persistent capability shortfalls, and
reduce stress on our Soldiers and Families.
The types of organizations the Army will
grow are Infantry Brigade Combat Teams,
Support Brigades, Combat Support and
Combat Service Support units. To support
these IBCTs and Support Brigades the Army
is simultaneously announcing the stationing
of approximately 30,000 Soldiers in Combat
Support and Combat Service Support units
throughout the United States as well as
various overseas locations.
In addition to the Grow the Army units,
one Maneuver Enhancement Brigade will
be restationed to Ft Drum, NY and one
MEB is planned to be restationed to FT
Richardson, AK pending completion of an
environmental analysis in accordance the
National Environmental Policy Act.
The Army also plans to relocate 1st
Armored Division from Germany to Ft
Bliss, TX, and 1st Infantry Division from
Germany to Ft Riley, KS and Ft Knox, KY
by September 2011 while extending BCT
capabilities in the European command
through the activation of 2 BCTs in
Germany in 2008 and 2010. These two
heavy brigades are scheduled to restation
from Germany in 2012 and 2013.
They are tentatively designated to relocate
to Fort Bliss, TX and White Sands Missile
Range, NM. Once complete, the Army’s
adjusted posture will meet long term
operational needs and sustain the All
Volunteer Army. For more information, visit
www.army.mil
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Bell Sends: Death of a US Servicemember
This weekend we experienced the unfortunate unaccompanied/remote tours, apart from the Family
death of a US Servicemember; a young Soldier on members who would typically notice symptoms of
his first duty assignment in Korea who fell ill. He was illness. Commanders and supervisors at all levels
brought to a medical clinic by his roommate where should review wellness issues, be alert to symptoms,
despite life-saving measures and rapid transport to and make appropriate referrals to health professionals
the United States Army Hospital-Korea (Yongsan), as necessary.
he was unable to saved. The loss of this young Soldier Under the Oak Tree Counseling policy concepts
are time-tested and work. Be a leader and get involved
was an unexpected tragedy that deeply saddens our
USFK Family. with your people now. See USFK Command Policy
An investigation has been initiated. While we do Letter #2, Command Safety.
not know all the facts it is nevertheless important to �������������������� We all mourn the loss of this fine patriotic
review some basic leadership, safety, and wellness Commander Soldier. Whether you are a Servicemember, civilian
issues. employee, invited contractor, or Family member, you
Battle Buddies and combat wingmen remain our are our most valuable resource. Each of us must take
first line of defense to recognize when things are not “normal” every precaution to assure our collective safety and well being. We
with one of our Servicemembers. They must be on the lookout need each and every one of you as we continue to work towards
for worsening symptoms when a Servicemember is ill and quickly excellence.
inform the chain of command. Leaders must remind everyone
to support each other. It is essential that the “battle buddy” and We go together!
“combat wingman” concept is alive and well in every USFK
formation. This is what taking care of each other is about. See our
USFK Policy Letter #6, Buddy System. �������������
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USAG Humphreys Consolidated Legal Center
2008 is a federal election year. As you are
aware, primaries for the presidential election
have begun. Now is the time to register to
vote and request an absentee ballot. Never
voted before? Don’t worry. Voting from
overseas is a lot easier than you think. All it
takes are three easy steps.
First: Fill out a Federal Post Card Application.
Where can you get one? FPCAs are available
from Unit Voting Assistance Officers,
installation post offices, and other publicized
locations. They are also available online at
www.fvap.gov, the website for the Federal
Voting Assistance Program. In Area III,
FPCAs are available at USAG Humphreys
Legal Center. The FPCA has two functions:
(1) it registers you to vote and (2) it requests
an absentee ballot for you.
Furthermore, the FPCA is easy to fill out
– all it asks for is the following: (1) category
of eligibility (Servicemember, dependent,
overseas citizen), (2) personal identifying
information (such as name, date of birth,
social security number, driver’s license
number, telephone and fax numbers, and
email address), (3) address for voting (legal
residence in the U.S.), (4) mailing address
where you want voting materials sent, (5)
political party preference (optional), (6)
additional information (if any), and (7)
your signature stating that you are eligible
to vote and the information you provided
is truthful.
Unsure how to fill it out? Consult your
UVAO or a Voting Assistance Guide. The
VAG provides step by step instructions,
guidance, and registration deadlines for
each state. Not only is the VAG available
from your UVAO and places that hand out
FPCAs, but it can be accessed online at
www.fvap.gov, the website for the Federal
Voting Assistance Program.
Second: Mail the FPCA to your local
election official. Who is your local election
official? You need to know your state and
county of legal residence to find out. To
determine your state of legal residence,
consult your local legal assistance office. If
you uncertain as to what county you are
from, go to the U.S. Census Bureau website
at http://quickfacts.census.gov/cgi-bin/qfd/
lookup and enter your zipcode. Once you
have this information, consult the VAG.
The VAG lists all local election officials and
mailing addresses in every state.
Third: once you receive your absentee
ballot, complete it and turn it in before the
stated deadline. Since the FPCA lasts an
entire calendar year, you only have to send
in one to receive absentee ballots for all 2008
elections and primaries. However, if you
PCS or move during the year, remember to
update your mailing address.
For more information, check out www.fvap.
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to vote while you are stationed or living
overseas. So take advantage of it and let your
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IMCOM-K Safety Update:

Be prepared!
Stear clear of winter weather road hazards
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Prepare your car for winter:
You can avoid many dangerous winter travel problems by
planning ahead. Have maintenance service on your vehicle as
often as the manufacturer recommends. Additionally, take the
following measures:
• Have the radiator system serviced, or check the antifreeze
level yourself with an antifreeze tester. Add antifreeze to your
car, as needed.
• Replace windshield-wiper fluid with a specifically designed
wintertime mixture.
• Replace any worn tires, and check the air pressure.
During winter, keep the gas tank near full to help avoid ice
in the tank and fuel lines.
What to do if you get stranded:
Staying in your vehicle when stranded is often the safest
choice if winter storms create poor visibility or if roadways
are ice covered. These steps will increase your safety when
stranded:
• Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antennaas a signal to
rescuers and raise the hood of the car (if it is not snowing).
• Move anything you need from the trunk into the passenger
area of the vehicle.
• Wrap your entire body, including your head, in extra
clothing, blankets, or newspapers.
• Stay awake. You will be less vulnerable to
cold-related health problems.
• Run the motor (and heater) for about 10 minutes per
hour, opening one window slightly to let in air. Make
sure that snow is not blocking the exhaust pipe—this will
reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
— See Safety page 4 —
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from
the military police blotters. These entries
may be incomplete and do not imply guilt
or innocence.

AREA I: Under age Drinking; Failure to Obey

Order or Regulation (2ID BAC Policy #8); MP
observed SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT #2
stumble out of a club. MP went to assist and
detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage
emitting from SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT #2
persons. SUBJECT #2 and SUBJECT #1 were
escorted to the CMO box and a check of SUB-
JECT #1 ID card revealed that SUBJECT #1
was under the legal age to consume alcohol.
SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT #2 were appre-
hended and transported to the USAG-Casey
PMO where they were administered PBTs with
results of 0.096% BAC for SUBJECT #1 and
0.115% BAC for SUBJECT #2. SUBJECT #1
and SUBJECT #2 were not advised of their
legal rights due to their suspected levels of in-
toxication and were released to their units. At
10 a.m., Jan. 8, SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT
#2 reported to the USAG-Casey PMO where
they were advised of their legal rights, which
they waived, rendering written sworn state-
ments admitting to the offense.

AREA II: Entry#2 Damage to Private Prop-

erty, Person(s) unknown, by means unknown,
damaged VICTIM #1 POV, which was legally
parked, secured and unattended outside
Protected location. Damages to VICTIM #1
vehicle consisted of scratches from front to
back on both sides of the vehicle. A search
of the area by VICTIM #1 for subject(s) and/or
witness(es) met with negative results. VIC-
TIM #1 rendered a written sworn statement
attesting to the incident. ECOD is unknown.
AREA III: Entry #1 Unlawful Transfer of AAFES
Merchandise, Unlawful Possession of AAFES
Merchandise, SUBJECT #1, was observed by
WITNESS #1 entering Protected location #1
to purchase duty-free goods in order to resell
them on the Korean economy. SUBJECT
#2 was standing by outside in SUBJECT #2
vehicle waiting for SUBJECT #1 to transport
SUBJECT #1 to SUBJECT #1 off post resi-
dent and receive the items which has been
purchased by SUBJECT #1. SUBJECT #1 and
SUBJECT #2 was detained and escorted to
the Protected location #2 where SUBJECT #2
and SUBJECT #1 rendered written statements
admitting to the offenses. SUBJECT #1 RCP
was confiscated. SUBJECT #1 and SUBJECT
#2 were released on their own recognizance.
AREA III: Entry #2 Drunk and Disorderly,
Provoking Speech/Gestures, SUBJECT #1
used profane statements and other deroga-
tory remarks towards MP after MP refused to
give SUBJECT #1 information about an ongo-
ing investigation. MP asked SUBJECT #1 to
leave the PMO and SUBJECT #1 again used
profanity towards the patrol while walking out,
at which time SUBJECT #1 was apprehended
by MP. While SUBJECT #1 sat in the waiting
room of the PMO, SUBJECT #1 pulled out a
cell phone to call SUBJECT #1 commander.
Moments after taking SUBJECT #1 cell phone
out of SUBJECT #1 purse, SUBJECT #1 pulled
a knife out of SUBJECT #1 right pocket. MP
took the knife and restrained SUBJECT #1.
SUBJECT #1 was administered a PBT with
a result of 0.171% BAC and was not advised
of SUBJECT #1 legal rights due to SUBJECT
#1 level of intoxication and was released to
SUBJECT #1 unit. At 1300 Hrs, 05 JAN 08,
SUBJECT #1 reported to USAG-Humphreys
PMO where SUBJECT #1 was advised of
SUBJECT #1 legal rights, which SUBJECT #1
waived, rendering a written sworn statement
denying the offenses.
Parades add to the festive spirit of Everland. Everland theme park is offering admission discounts for foreigners during the Lunar New Year holiday
week. Discounts apply to the Everland amusement park and Carribean Bay. — U.S. Army Photo By David McNally
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
Snow Sculptures (Jan. 25-Feb. 3)
The Taebaek Snow Festival at Mt. Taebaeksan Provincial Park
in the city of Taebaek, Gangwon-do Province, is a major
winter event in Korea. A popular attraction of the Taebaek
Snow Festival is the array of beautiful snow sculptures created
by top sculptors from Korean and around the world. There
are also a variety of events including magic shows, music
concerts, snowman building and sledding. Near Jangseong,
visitors can enjoy a fabulous hands-on ice fishing experience at
the Geumcheon fishing spot and catch a smelt, which lives in
clean water only. The special ‘National Naked Marathon’ is also
a favorite, in which almost-bare naked contestants run over a
plateau 800 meters above sea level. Try Korean folk games in
the snow, or savor the traditional winter food favorites. These
and other programs are sure to make your winter experience
at Mt. Taebaeksan all the more exciting and enjoyable. For
more information, visit www.tour2korea.com or http://festival.
taebaek.go.kr/part11/home/html/snow.html(English)
Polar Bear Swim (Saturday)
This swimming contest is held every winter at Haeundae
Beach in Busan Metropolitan City. Beautiful Haeundae
Beach stretches far along the coast and is one of the greatest
attractions in Busan. Visitors can swim and play in the water or
participate in the televised tournament, which involves running
about 10m on the white sands, jumping into the ocean, and
then swimming 80m. The first person to the finish line wins,
and contestants are ranked in order as they finish. Before the
commencement of the tournament, participants can enjoy a
wide variety of games and recreational activities on the beach.
After the opening ceremony, participants warm up and then run
into the water. They can enjoy a hotel sauna, rest, and a meal
after the tournament is over. The Polar Bear Swim festival is
not meant to be a competitive event, but more an opportunity
for the participants to run on the beautiful white sands, feel
the cold winter wind on their faces, and wish for a year of good
health as they enjoy swimming and playing in the ocean water.
Visit www.tour2korea.com for more information.
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, www.hotelnet.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
Ice Fishing Fest (Jan. 31-Feb. 3)
The Ice Fishing festival is held annually at Soyangho Lake near
Bupyeong wharf, Nam-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do. The Inje
Ice Fishing Festival at Soyangho Lake in Gangwon-do is one of
the largest wintertime events in Korea, drawing 700,000 visitors
every year. As part of the festival, the river ice is broken to reveal
clean waters flowing through a beautiful landscape, offering
the pleasures of fishing. The Inje Ice Fishing Festival includes
attractions under four different themes: First, the Nature Zone
includes ice fishing, a “zoo” featuring ice animal carvings, and an
ice playground featuring a slide made out of ice. Second is the
Leports Zone, featuring a football competition played on ice and
other various leisure activities that can be enjoyed in the snow-
covered field. The third is the Well-being Zone, where visitors
can savor foods made from ice-fish or take part in a cooking class
specializing in Korean ice-fish cuisine. Lastly, there is the Family
Zone that features an ice-fishing lesson for children. Besides
these themed events there will be ‘Korea dog-sled championship’
where you can watch the passionate dogs running on ice and
‘car racing (rally) contest’ on snow. For more information, visit
www.tour2korea.com
Everland Discounts (Yongin)
Everland theme park is offering special admission discounts
for foreigners over the Lunar New Year holiday week, Feb. 6-
10. Admission to Everland Park will be 23,000 won (regular
price is 35,000 won); Caribbean Bay admission is 23,000
won (regularly 30,000 won). Foreigners may be required to
show their passport to take advantage of the special discounts.
Everland’s snow festival is underway--featuring fiireworks and
laser light shows and a winter themed parade in honor of the
park’s 30th anniversary. Two sledding hills, one for adults and
one for children are also part of the winter fun at Everland this
season. Everland is about an hour’s drive from Seoul. For more
information, call 02-759-1946-7/031-320-5555 or visit http://
eng.everland.com. For information on Everland’s snow festival,
check out www.tour2korea.com
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• As you sit, keep moving your arms
and legs to improve your circulation and
stay warmer.
• Do not eat unmelted snow because it
will lower your body temperature.
• Huddle together with other people
for warmth.
Car winter survival kit:
Equip your car with these items:
• blankets
• first aid kit
• a can and waterproof matches (to melt
snow for water)
• windshield scraper
• booster cables
• road maps
• mobile phone
• compass
• tool kit
• paper towels
• bag of sand or cat litter (to pour on ice
or snow for added traction)
• tow rope
• tire chains (in areas with heavy snow)
• collapsible shovel
• container of water and high-calorie
canned or dried foods and a can opener
• flashlight and extra batteries
• canned compressed air with sealant (for
emergency tire repair)
• brightly colored cloth
Be cautious about travel:
• Listen for radio or television reports
of travel advisories issued by the National
Weather Service.
• Do not travel in low visibility
conditions.
• Avoid traveling on ice-covered roads,
overpasses, and bridges if at all possible.
• If you must travel by car, use tire chains
and take a mobile phone with you.
• If you must travel, let someone know
your destination and when you expect to
arrive. Ask them to notify authorities if
you are late.
• Check and restock the winter emergency
supplies in your car before you leave.
• Never pour water on your windshield to
remove ice or snow; shattering may occur.
• Don’t rely on a car to provide sufficient
heat; the car may break down.
• Always carry additional warm clothing
appropriate for the winter conditions.
Taking preventive action is the best
defense against the effects of extreme cold-
weather conditions. By preparing your car
in advance for winter situations and by
observing safety precautions during times of
extremely cold weather, you can reduce the
risk of weather-related problems.
There have been numerous cases of
severe winter weather stranding families and
friends throughout the United States over
the past few weeks. Some households have
lived without electricity for weeks. There
is no reason to believe Korea could not be
struck by a similar winter storm. Winter
survival kits for your home and car can easily
be worth the trouble to assemble the kit; the
kit may even save your life.

Postal news you can use:

address standardization
PAID ADVERTISING
In order for our military mail to be processed
using the latest USPS technology, we must
comply with USPS addressing standards.
This means that your UNIT # or PSC # and
nine digit zip code must be the last two lines
of your address.

Your nine digit zip code consists of your APO # and the last four
digits of your unit number.

If you use a PSC #, the nine digit zip code consists of your APO
# and your box number preceded by enough zeros to make four digits.
See examples below:

Tom Jones Tom Jones

UNIT # 15317 Box 308 PSC 450 Box 21
APO AP 96205-5317 APO AP 96206-0021

Contact your local post office for more information.

U.S. Forces Korea J6 to host conference

USFK J6 will host its annual Information Assurance Conference May 6-8 at the
Osan Air Force Base Officers Club in Osan AB, Korea.

J/G6’s, DoD IA personnel, and other key IA personnel associated with

information assurance and information systems in the USFK area of responsibility
are cordially invited to attend.

This year’s theme is “Strengthening Information Assurance Agility for the Joint
War fighter”. We encourage attendees to suggest new topics that you would like
to see presented and the desired presenter.
JANUARY 18, 2007
Jackson, Meisler made honorary citizens of Dongducheon
(From Left) Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, garrison commander USAG-Casey, Col. Larry “Pepper” Jackson, garrison commander USAG-Red Cloud, receive honorary citizenship to the city of Dongdu-
cheon from (3rd from left) Hon. Jung, Sung-ho, National assemblyman, Dongducheon city, Lee, Jung-sik, chairman of Life Sport Association, Dongducheon city, Hon. Oh, Sea-chang, mayor of
Dongducheon city. — U.S. Army Photo By Kil, Kwang-Chun
by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG RED CLOUD — The festive
season was brightened for the Naruter
Community Center and the ISACC
Orphanage Dec.19, when workers from the
Directorate Of Logistics delivered various
necessities vital for the establishments, as
part of a holiday goodwill program.
The DOL employees handed out a
variety of items to the center, a home for
the disabled, and the orphanage, including,
food, clothes, medical and bathroom
supplies and candles.
Louis Scott, deputy director of the DOL,
said not enough has been done to reach out
to local Korean communities, which was the
basis for this outreach program
“The more we are able to do programs
like this, reach out and touch lives and do
stories like this, people can see we truly
care,” Scott said.
Scott said the program started out as his
idea, but was developed further by Che, Sil
Yi, transportation operation specialist, who
found the local centers where DOL would
deliver the collected items.
“Mrs. Yi is the backbone of the program.
She is the one who went out and scouted and
investigated local institutions and came up
with these two,” Scott said. “It started out as
my idea, similar to the Angel Tree program,
but she said we can do better.”
Scott said DOL tried to collect items that
would sustain the institutions for the year,
not just limit it to toys, instead, necessary
items like school supplies, toilet paper,
toothpaste, and shampoo and bath towels.
The Naruter Center was visited first by
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the DOL workers, which was established
in 1983, and home to over 50 mentally
and physically disabled people. The center
is managed by the Catholic Covenant
Foundation.
The second stop was to the orphanage,
which is home to 90 children and was
opened during the Korean War in 1951,
which helps children left homeless and
in need.
“Both the disabled home residents and
the orphans were happy to see us today,”
Yi said. “They do not get many visitors, so
this is a big thing for them.”
Geno Sergi, of DOL finance, said the
event went well and is, hopefully, the
start of continued involvement with both
centers.
“It was a good experience, although
being a parent I can’t understand how
someone could leave such beautiful children
like them behind,” Sergi said. “At least they
seemed happy.”
Sergi said the DOL would put together
a better Good Neighbor Program to help
the centers.
“I came from Area IV, which is more of a
family orientated base, something we don’t
have down here,” Sergi said. “We can do
many things, like have them come down for
a windshield tour of the base in buses and
have them eat at the cafeteria for example.
We can do more and we will.”
Sergi said it although the event was
enjoyable; it was a difficult experience
seeing first hand the orphans and the
handicapped.
“Seeing that stuff was an eye opener,” Che Sil Ye, Department of Logistics transportation operation specialist, helps deliver some of
Sergi said. “It always grinds you and brings the goods collected by the DOL for the NARUTER Center, a home for the mentally and physi-
you back to reality.” cally disabled. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
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News & Notes
2ID Tax Assistance Center
Free Tax Preparation
2nd Infantry Division Tax Center will be pre-
paring tax returns free of charge from Feb 5
to June 15. For more information call: 730-
3598. At Camp Casey go to Maude Hall
room 241 Tues., Wed., Fri., from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., Thur. from 1 to 8 p.m., Sat. from 8
a.m. to noon. At USAG-Red Cloud in Free-
man Hall, go to room 122 beginning March
1 on Tues. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Camp
Stanley go to ADC(S) building beginning
Mar. 1 on Wed. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ACS Employment Readiness Program
The ACS Employment Readiness Program
offers employment assistance for spouses
of active duty members, civilians and retir-
ees with monthly workshops on job search,
resume writing and career exploration. In-
dividual employment counseling is by ap-
pointment only. For more information call:
732-7779.
AER Scharships
Army Emergency Relief offers free money
for education. The 2008-09 Army Emer-
gency Relief Scholarship Program scholar-
ships are now available on the AER web-
site: www.aerhq.org. For more information
call: 730-3142.
Health clinic needs foreign
language speakers
USAG-RC Health clinic would like to ex-
tend an invitation for volunteers to assist
with translation. This is an opportunity for
anyone in the community including active
duty or family members to be involved in
taking care of Soldiers. Language barriers
in providing access to medical translators
has been identified as a JCAHO patient
safety goal. We are looking to compile a
list of anyone with foreign language abil-
ity (not Korean, we have several Korean
speaking employees). Our goal is to pro-
vide a phone roster of these translators
who could then be called to assist with
translation, usually via telephone. In par-
ticular, Tagolog and Japanese would be
useful but any language is a great help. For
more information call: 732-7373.
Emergency/Urget Situation Help
Get help by calling 730-5906 for USAG-
Casey Fire Station or Military Police in the
Dongducheon area. Call 732-9117 for Red
Cloud Fire Station or Military Police in the
Uijeongbu area. Call 730-4357 to get help
if contemplating suicide or if feeling de-
pressed call: 730-4303.
Dr. Martin Luther King
Commemoration
Celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King holi-
day in the USAG-Casey Community Activ-
ity Center Jan. 18 6 p.m. For more informa-
tion call: 730-4601/4602.
USAG-RC BOSS
Biggest Loser Contest
Enter the USAG-RC BOSS Biggest Loser
Contest today in the USAG-RC Physical
Fitness Center, 9:30 a.m. registration and
weigh-in. For more information call: 732-
7519.
Reggie’s Camp Stanley Closing
Reggie’s at Camp Stanley will be closed
Jan. 28. Free chili dogs will be offered in
Tommy’s lounge beginning 5 p.m.
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ASAP 3-D
prevention
campaign kicks
off at Casey
by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON – The 2007 Drunk
and Drugged Driving Prevention Campaign
was on display Dec. 19 at USAG-Casey, as
part of the National 3D Prevention Month
against drunk driving during the Christmas
and New Year holiday season.
Organizing USAG-Casey’s 3D campaign
was Gloria Prince, prevention and employee
assistance program coordinator, who sought
to inform both Army personnel and civilians
about the 3-D program, with a booth set up
by the Post Exchange.
“This time of the year is when we have
the most problems with impaired driving,”
Prince said. “People are lonely and sad: their
girlfriends, boyfriends, wife or husband
left them, they got a Dear John letter or
whatever, so we’re here to inform them
what’s going on.”
Prince said it is up to Army leaders to
spread the message about the dangers of
impaired driving, and tell people to wake up
and realize this is a major problem within
the Army.
“Hearing this message repetitively to not
drive drunk makes a difference,” Prince said.
“It lets them know people care.”
Spouse orientation informs new arrivals
Elizabeth Samarripa, organizer of USAG-
Red Cloud spouse inprocessing orientation,
explains some key points of the program to
those attending the orientation class. — U.S.
Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
Gloria Prince, the 3D campaign coordinator for USAG Casey, explains the significance of the
program to Staff Sgt. Randy Walker (center) and Sgt 1st Class Chris Moore (right). — U.S. Army
Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
The booth contained brochures, recipes
for nonalcoholic drinks and guides for at
risk Soldiers to seek assistance.
Prince, who retired as a Master Sgt.
after 26 years in the Army, said her goal
with this program is to get people aware at
Christmas time of the dangers of drinking
and driving.
To achieve this, Prince said, she uses
leadership skills she learned in the Army
to convince people to stop and listen to
the information she has to offer about 3-D
month.
“I’ll snag people up as they go by and I
know some of them are saying ‘there’s that
lady again, I’ll try to avoid her’,” Prince
said.
Those that stopped to hear the meaning
behind 3-D month, were rewarded with
candy, a token of appreciation, or for the
most attentive a stainless steel mug.
“If they want candy or a token, they have
to listen, nobody gets anything from me for
free,” Prince said.
One of the biggest misconceptions about
by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG- RC Public Affairs
USAG RED CLOUD — Spouse
Orientation training took place at the
USAG-Red Cloud Family Morale, Welfare
and Recreation conference room Dec.18, as
part of the in-processing requirements for
new spouse arrivals to Warrior Country.
The training consisted of briefings from
local organizations, retailers and groups,
including the Red Cross, Army and Air
Force Exchange Service, Family MWR,
Judge Advocate, TriCare and the Woman,
Infants and Children program.
Following the morning briefings, those
in attendance were given an afternoon tour
of surrounding bases, including Camp
Stanley and USAG-Casey, in order to
familiarize them with the surrounding
area and local transit system, said Elizabeth
Samarripa, acting family service manager
and organizer of the orientation training.
“The mandatory orientation, as
enforced by U.S. Army Regulation 614-
2, is to make sure all newly arrived Army
spouses or civilian employees are familiar
with the local support agencies,” Samarripa
said.
THE MORNING CALM
drunk driving in the military, are people who
think they can only be caught in personally
owned vehicles.
“Soldiers need to understand they can be
caught in any military vehicle also,” Prince
said. “If a Soldier shows up to formation
with a 0.5 alcohol limit, smells like alcohol
and tries to drive, he or she will be found
out.”
Some of the brochures available at the
booth included ‘A Commander’s Top 10
Guides to the Army’s Substance Abuse
Program and ’Frequently Asked Questions
about Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse.’
Furthermore, recipes for nonalcoholic
beverages such as, Double-Lime Punch,
Peach Fuzz, Mild-Eyed Margarita and
Holiday Punch, were offered by Prince as an
alternative to regular alcoholic drinks.
“The point of this campaign is to repeat
the message until people understand,” Prince
said. “The first or second time they may have
been asleep or not paying attention, but the
third time hopefully it will get through to
those at risk.”
Samarripa said some of the common
problems new spouses’ encounter is
finding adequate schooling for their
children and substandard housing.
“The biggest problem is the housing,”
Samarripa said. “The cost for housing
is very expensive, and most families are
noncommand sponsored, so the conditions
they are living in are not good.”
Samarripa said the response to the
training has been positive, since it was
deemed mandatory by Army regulations
in January 2007.
“The training is scheduled three times
a month, twice at USAG-Casey and once
at USAG-Red Cloud and Camp Stanley,”
Samarripa said. “The second and fourth
Tuesdays of the month the meetings are
held at USAG-Casey.”
Haleh Rollerson, who represented
TriCare, said it was important people
remembered to change their address and
other details in TriCare while in South
Korea.
“If you are enrolled in TriCare you must
update your status, otherwise you could be
in trouble,” Rollerson said. “Unfortunately,
only those who are command sponsored
are eligible for TriCare Prime also.”
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New Gateway Club

opens at Casey
by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
U S AG C A S E Y — T h e n e w l y
remodeled Gateway Club opened at
USAG-Casey Dec. 31 to a crowd of
more than 70 people. The club, which
is next door to Primo’s restaurant just
inside of USAG-Casey’s Gate 1, has
been in renovation since August 2007.
“We are here to commemorate
and celebrate the re-opening of the
Gateway Club,” said Fred Ware, Family
and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
business manager, USAG-Casey. “After
we cut the ribbon, we will have free
refreshments and door prizes.”
Officials from USAG-RC Family
MWR took their places in front of
the ribbon and ceremonially opened
the club.
“We are about to enter a new year,
so it is fitting we are opening up this
renovated Gateway Club with new
beginnings and new opportunities for
the year 2008,” said Lt. Col. Donald
Meisler, garrison commander, USAG-
Casey. “This building is a little more
than 20 years old. This half of the USAG-Casey garrison leaders and MWR officials cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the new
building has been down for the last Gateway Club on USAG-Casey Dec. 31. (From left) Fred Ware, USAG-Casey Family and-
eight months. We are happy to open MWR buisness manager, Avelina Richardson, Gateway Club manager, Lt. Col. Donald Mei-
this new facility to give more support sler, USAG-Casey garrison commander, Denise James, USAG-RC Family and MWR director,
to the Soldiers and their families at Command Sergeant Maj. Nadal Saeed, USAG-Casey command sergeant major. — U.S. Army
USAG-Casey.” Photo By Jim Cunningham

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders entertain at USAG-Casey

The famed Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders came to USAG-Casey Dec. 23 to entertain Warriors. The show was non-stop and filled with Cowboys Cheerleader’s special style dancing. “The reason
the United Services Organization brought the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to USAG-Casey is to show the Soldiers we care about them,” said David Proch, executive director of USO Korea.
“We are showing support for the more than 28,000 men and women of the armed services in Korea.” — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham

Warriors slam dunk at Hoop it Up Indoor soccer tourney played at Hanson Field House

Pfc. William Delaney fires home a slam dunk on his way to the runners up position in the Slam Players from USAG-Hovey (black and white shirts) compete with USAG-RC (green) for a head-
Dunk contest at the BOSS Hoop-It-Up Extravaganza at Hanson Field House. — U.S. Army er during the final match of the Battalion Level Christmas Holiday Indoor Soccer Tournament.
Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas USAG-RC won the final 3-2. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
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Yongsan CDC earns national accreditation

Report: program one of first in U.S. under new, tougher criteria
by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan

Garrison’s Child Development Center earned
accreditation Dec. 31 from the National
Association for the Education of Young
Children, one of the first programs in the
United States to do so under new and more
rigorous criteria.
“NAEYC accreditation demonstrates to
families that we are meeting the national
standards as far as providing quality child
care for their children,” said Claudette Mohn,
child development services coordinator. “It’s a
really big deal when programs are accredited
under the new system.”
The CDC’s staff, programs and classrooms
exceeded nearly all standards, scoring 100
percent or higher in nine of the 10 programs
standards, according to the evaluation report.
Some of the programs are curriculum,
assessment of child progress, health, and
physical environment.
An inspector also evaluated eight of the
CDC’s 16 classrooms during the site visit.
“The requirement was that a classroom must
make a 70 percent to pass,” Mohn said. “Our
lowest score was a 96. We actually had one
classroom score a 100.”
Though the CDC has been accredited
every five years with NAEYC – and is Children at the Child Development Center run and play in the CDC’s indoor play room. An inspector from the National Association for the Education of Young
certified annually to Defense Department Children gave the room high marks during the CDC’s accreditation evaluation in October. — U.S. Army Photo By Pvt. Lee Min-hwi
standards – this is the first time under tougher approval is regarded as the gold standard by CDC for its number of male teachers and its
procedures NAEYC established in 2006. “The parents, educators and facilities,” the Journal use of an indoor play room. Of the CDC’s
administration, teaching staff and families of reported. For comprehensive information on more than 40 teachers, about a dozen are
Yongsan Child Development Center are all NAEYC, visit the organization’s Web site at men.
to be congratulated for being one of the first www.naeyc.org. “The assessor was impressed with the
programs in the country to earn the mark Preparing for the accreditation was number of male teachers and their ability to
of quality represented by the reinvented a yearlong process for the CDC staff. It relate and interact with the children,” Mohn
NAEYC accreditation program,” according started in January 2007 with self-inspections said. “She was also impressed with our indoor
to NAEYC’s congratulatory letter. graded against the new NAEYC criteria and play room that gives the kids a wide-open area
NAEYC is a national organization that making improvements throughout the year. inside to run and play.”
helps improve educational and developmental It culminated in October with an on-site Margaret Creed’s classroom was one of
practices and working conditions in early inspection by a NAEYC evaluator. those inspected. She is the lead teacher for
childhood education, according to its mission “It felt like an initial accreditation,” Mohn one of the two infant classes.
statement. In March 2006, the Wall Street said. “NAEYC has changed their standards “I’ve worked at different places with
Journal reported that NAEYC accreditation from five years ago. They’ve added standards children, and I think that we really have
was a “gold standard.” and made it a bit harder to meet the new an amazing program here; I think that it’s
“The primary gauge of quality has been requirements.” Five-year-old Jada Cannon reads before naptime.
accreditation by (NAEYC) … who seal of She said the inspector commended the —See Accredidation, page 12— — U.S. Army photo By Kenneth Fidler

Child, youth services to hold job fair Jan. 22

by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A job
fair for Garrison child and youth services
programs is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 22
at the school age services building.
CYS is looking to fill 27 part-time, entry-
level positions, all with a starting salary of
$9.35 per hour and a benefits package that
includes medical care and a 401(k).
Positions are open in the child development
center, school age services, middle school/
teen program, and youth sports. These
programs supported approximately 3,000
children in 2007.
“It takes a special person to really want
to work with children,” said Dr. Roxanne
Chancellor, the Garrison’s child and youth
services coordinator. “You see yourself
making a difference in the lives of children,
who often times have parents who are very
busy. They are molding these children into
the people they will become in the future.”
Applicants for the positions, which
would range from 21-39 hours per week,
must be at least 18 years old and be a high
school graduate, must read, speak and
write English, and must pass a criminal
background check.
The job fair is designed to be a “one-stop”
shop for applicants, cutting down to one
week a process that normally can take up
to two months.
Representatives from the civilian
personnel office will review applications,
military police will start the background
check process, and a public health nurse will
be on hand to schedule physicals. “It will be
a very quick turnaround,” Chancellor said.
“We’re hoping the selectees can start within
a week, if not sooner.”
Working with CYS can bring educational
benefits, as well. Aside from progressive
on-the-job training, all CYS employees
are offered free classes in early childhood
education through Central Texas College.
That can lead to a college degree and become
more proficient working with children,
Chancellor said.
While CYS has some local national
positions, only U.S. citizens may apply to
the current openings.
For more details, call 738-2311.
SKIES Unlimited
CYS is also looking for additional
instructors to offer classes under its
SKIES Unlimited program. SKIES stands
for Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration,
Exploration and Skills.
Instructors work on a contract basis to
teach specialized classes such as martial arts,
dance, art, or piano.
Aundrea Witt, instructional program
specialist, said, “We are always looking for
new instructors who want to share their
skills with the youth in the community.”
The instructor sets a monthly fee,
which is negotiated with CYS, and keeps
70 percent. The other 30 percent covers
administrative costs.
“We’ve had a very large cry for guitar
and other stringed instruments,” she added.
“We’re also looking for drama teachers.”
For information, call 738-8122.
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News & Notes
Tax Center Opens Feb. 1
The Yongsan Tax Center begins operations
Feb. 1 at the Moyer Community Activities
Center, Room 113. The tax center will op-
erate the following hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays;
1-6 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturdays. For information, call 723-8940.
MLK Day Candlelight Vigil
A candlelight vigil march is scheduled for
Jan. 20 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Day. The march starts at 5:30 p.m.
at Collier Field House and ends at the South
Post Chapel. A birthday celebration with re-
freshments follows the march. For informa-
tion, call 738-3320.
‘Faithlift’ Registration Ongoing
Registration is ongoing for Faithlift 2008,
an interdenominational Christian women’s
weekend March 7-8 at Yongsan Garrison.
The event, organized by the Protestant
Women of the Chapel, is limited to 300
participants. Send an e-mail to yongsan.
faithlift@gmail.com to register or visit the
PWOC Web site at www.yongsanpwoc.org.
Army Family Team Building
A three-day Army Family Team Building Lev-
el II seminar is scheduled 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb.
13-15 at the Community Services Building
To RSVP and for information, call 738-3617.
Saturday Dental Appointments
The 618th Theater Dental Command will
provide Saturday appointments 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. at USAG-Yongsan Dental Clinic #2
beginning Jan. 26. This appointment-only
service is available to Servicemembers E-7
and above and their eligible family members.
For information, call 736-4779/7096.
USO Highlights
 USO 67th Birthday Celebration:
USO has served Servicemembers since
Feb. 4, 1941. The USO’s 67th borthday cel-
ebration is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1. Enjoy
free cake and ice cream for all participants
and $1 canteen special for all active duty
Servicemembers. Win great raffle prizes.
For information, call 724-7781 or 795-3028.
 Pick up the USO monthly calendars at
the Main Exchange, Commissary, Dragon
Hill Lodge, and Town House. The calendar
is available on-line at the USO Web site at
www.uso.org/korea. For information, call
724-7003.
AAFES Lunar New Year Hours
Army and Air Force Exchange Service an-
nounced its Lunaray New Year operating
hours. The Lunar New Year holiday is Feb.
6-8. For a complete listing, see http://yong-
san.korea.army.mil and click on the “View
Announcements” link under Community
Happenings section.
Induction Ceremony
The first quarter Sgt. Audie Murphy/Gen.
Paik Sun Yup/Dr. Mary E. Walker Induction
Ceremony is 1-2 p.m. Jan. 23 at the multi-
purpose training facility on Yongsan Garrison
South Post. For information, call 724-6779.
Army Aviation Winter Ball
The Army Aviation Winter Ball is Feb. 9
at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. Tickets
are on sale for $45. The event, themed
“Keeping the Morning Calm for 55 Years,”
starts at 5:15 p.m., and planners invite all
aviation enthusiasts. Military dress is dress
mess or dress blues with bow tie. Civilian
attire is coat-and-tie. For information, con-
tact Capt. Tobin Brown at 741-6207.
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USAG-Yongsan’s sergeant major to retire
Change of responsibility
ceremony set for Jan. 25
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan will bid farewell to its
command sergeant major and welcome her
successor during a change of responsibility
ceremony 1:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Collier Field
House.
Command Sgt. Maj. Diane Foster, who
has served as USAG-Yongsan’s command
sergeant major since November 2006, will
retire after nearly 25 years of service.
Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph J. Rusch,
currently the Garrison sergeant major for
USAG-Schinnen in the Netherlands, will
Volunteers of the quarter Myrna Loge (left) and Michelle Morgenstern cut the cake at the Jan. 4 quarterly
volunteer recognition ceremony. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Im Jin-min
Yongsan honors volunteers
by Cpl. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S.
Army Garrison-Yongsan honored its
volunteer corps Jan. 4 and selected the top
volunteers for the last quarter of 2007.
Of the 19 volunteers nominated,
officials chose Myrna Loge as the adult
volunteer of the quarter and Michelle
Morgenstern as the youth volunteer of
the quarter.
Each quarter, the Garrison holds
a volunteer recognition ceremony to
highlight the achievements of USAG-
Yongsan’s more than 2,000 volunteers.
Don Moses, the Garrison’s deputy
commander, thanked all volunteers who
take time to help in the community.
“We could not function without our
volunteers,” he said to the 70 people who
attended last week’s ceremony.
Loge, selected from among 13 nominees,
is an active Girl Scouts volunteer. She
contributed about 250 hours as leader of
her Brownie Troop. Under her leadership,
her troop organized a three-month winter
clothing drive for children in Afghanistan.
Her Scouts also worked with Korean
Girl Scouts to make more than 75 fleece
pillows to send to cancer hospitals in the
United States and more than 200 fleece
scarves to donate to a local orphanage and
battered women’s shelter.
“Loge absolutely deserves the award,”
take over responsibilities from Foster.
This will be Rusch’s third tour in Korea.
He was assigned to 8th U.S. Army 1980-1983
and again in 1987. During his second tour,
he served at the United Nations Command
and Combined Forces Command and
subsequently became the noncommissioned
officer in charge of the Garrison’s Army
Community Service.
His other assignments include serving
as a platoon sergeant, operations sergeant,
recruiter, first sergeant and battalion
command sergeant major. He holds a master’s
degree in public administration.
Foster joined the military in May 1983
and became a Cobra helicopter mechanic.
Her duty assignments include eight and
a half years in Germany at the 503rd
Attack Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation
said Mary Jernigan, USAG-Yongsan Army
Volunteer Corps coordinator.
Michelle Morgenstern, selected from
among six nominees, put in 60 hours of
her own time to help organize events for
the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. She
volunteers to help operate the Hannam
Village Middle School and Teen Center,
contributing to the development of
the youth and teen programs such as
education, life skills and recreation.
According to her nomination package,
she takes on a leadership role and helps
design programs and activities.
“As a BGCA youth leader, Michelle
carries on her role with outstanding team
work, always striving to participate in
the community with a positive attitude,”
Jernigan said. “She is always willing to try
to new things to improve the program and
put up the cost of life of others.”
This quarter’s volunteer ceremony
theme was “Volunteers Warm the Heart,”
and guest speaker Brenda McCall reflected
that theme in her remarks.
“Take a minute to think about those
who have helped you in your life, and
that brings a smile to your face and warms
your heart,” said McCall, chief of the
Installation Management Command’s
Family Support Division. “I challenge you
to be that person: a volunteer who warms
the heart of someone else when they think
about you. Sometimes one volunteer is all
that is needed to make a difference.”
THE MORNING CALM
CSM Diane Foster CSM Ralph Rusch
Brigade, and Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 3rd Armored Division.
Her other assignments have included tours
at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Rucker, Ala., and
South Korea. She holds a master’s degree
human resource management and a master’s
in public administration with a concentration
in criminology.
Go to http://yongsan.korea.army.mil for
compete biographies.
Ceremony honors
KATUSA service
by Sgt. Kim Sang-wook
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Two
years of Army service, an obligation
for Korean males, came to an end
Jan. 14 for 30 Korean Augmentation
to the U.S. Army Soldiers.
Republic of Korea Army Support
Group staff honored the KATUSAs
on their last day of active service
with an “expiration of term of
service,” or ETS, ceremony at
Balboni Theater.
“It is indeed an honor just
to say congratulations for your
commitment to your country and
the alliance between U.S. and
Korea,” said Col. Brian Moore, 1st
Signal Brigade commander and
guest speaker. “We cannot achieve
the high standard we currently enjoy
here in Korea without the Alliance
and the KATUSA program.”
Moore said the KATUSA program
has given both countries a “well-
organized bond” throughout history
since the program’s inception under
Gen. Douglas McArthur in July
1950. U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
has about 1,000 KATUSA Soldiers
working within its ranks.
The KATUSA program provides
the U.S. military with Korean-
speaking Soldiers, allowing
greater military functionality and
maneuverability.
Lt. Col. Lee Kyung-soo,
commander of the USAG-Yongsan
ROKA Support Group, expressed
his appreciation to the KATUSAs
for their service.
“I am so proud of you all for
completing your service brilliantly,”
he said. “I wish that you become
great leaders in each field of active
society and hope that you strengthen
and maintain the ROK-U.S. alliance
even more.”
— See KATUSA, Page 12 —
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COMMUNITY PROFILE • MARIO FARRULLA

Career MWR employee earns lifetime achievement award

By Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

After 32 years in the recreation business, Mario Farrulla knows a little something about
providing services to U.S. military communities overseas. Looking at his accomplishments,
you’d think he doesn’t sleep much. He runs the Community Activities Center, advises the
Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldier program, and oversees the
Garrison’s arts and crafts program and pet care center, all with one objective in mind: strive
to provide the best recreation services to the community. Not an easy task considering
location, but one that earned him a Career Service Award from the Armed Forces
Recreation Society late last year. And he’s quick to pass the recognition to his employees.
“I may come up with the ideas, but they are the ones who make it all happen.”

Do you ever sleep? able to communicate back here. When we

I’m always trying to think of ways to do finally got back, we were welcomed home by
something different. My thing is I go everyone. I was amazed at how warmly we
to places and look at things and look at were welcomed home. It was that day that
how we can bring it to Yongsan. I was on I realized how much they cared about me Kenneth Fidler

vacation in Dallas to a shopping center and
saw how they made beautiful sculptures out
of food cans. How can we bring that here?
My mind is always looking for new ideas
and not following the same traditions. I
love tradition, but let’s make it something
different for the troops.
What recent event comes to mind?
Most recently was the dog show in August.
Community dog shows were a trend back
in the States. I didn’t expect the show to be
as big as it was, and we had 80 something
dogs and hundreds of people attend. We had
contests, too, like “best look alike” dog and
“best dressed” dog. The next step now is to see
if we can look for a place in the community
to have a dog park.
Why do you put so much energy into the
program?
I was in the tsunami in Phuket (Thailand)
on Dec. 26, 2004. We were out in a boat
on the other side of the island. We saw
the tsunami, the devastation. We were not
and my family, and ever since it had made
me want to work even harder. So that’s why
when you said if I ever sleep, the answer was
no, because I do it for them.
The BOSS program seems pretty active.
For me, BOSS is my life. Since I began
working for the Army overseas, I always
try to work with single Soldiers away from
home. I learned about the BOSS program
in 1995 when I was in Dexheim, Germany.
The BOSS program is the life of the base for
the troops. And simple things go a long way.
One Friday night we had bowling, and 20-
30 people showed up. They really had a ball.
They enjoyed that. We also take them to the
Seoul Auto Show every other year. We send
the Soldiers down so they can have some fun
and see the new trends.
What are some of the big events here?
The Fall Festival is every year. Last year we
had our biggest turnout ever, with about
5,000 people. We had a parade with floats,
bands and performers. We had Korean
performers, too, but they were top celebrity
groups coming on base to entertain our
community. It was outstanding. What I like
here at Yongsan is not only do we go out to
Korean entertainers, they also come to us to
play for the Soldiers. Our biggest sports event
is the Superbowl; this year it’s Feb. 4 at the
Main Post Club and K-16 Landing Zone
Club. You’ll see people on line at 2 a.m.,
having tailgate parties and barbecuing. We
give away prizes – plane tickets to the States,
big-screen TVs. And this year, the St. Louis
Rams cheerleaders are coming.
Looking over 32 years, what are some of
your thoughts?
Yongsan has been my dream job, because
I have been able to expand my interests,
my work and develop things that have
always been on my mind, and we have great
leadership. I wouldn’t change it. Getting new
ideas is exciting. I try listen to the community
and take notes. We try to mix it up a bit:
softball in winter and basketball in summer or
halftime entertainment events at a basketball
MARIO ENRIQUE FARRULLA
Position: Director, Community Activities
Center since June 2004
Career: 32 years in MWR service, 30 with
the Army and two with the Air Force. Began
career in 1975 as a recreation specialist in
Puerto Rico. Worked 12 years in Germany
as a sports specialist and youth services
programs manager. CAC director at Camp
Humphreys from 2000-2002 and Osan Air
Base from 2002-2004. Named 2006 Out-
standing BOSS MWR Advisor of the Year.
Programs earned honors in 2006 as the
best in the Pacific. Arts and Crafts Center
named in 2006 as best in the Army.
game. When I worked in youth services, one
of the biggest programs we had was the most
simple and cost effective: we took the kids to
a lake to skip rocks. The kids spent the whole
afternoon doing that, just like we did when
we were kids. They loved it. Here, the staff is
the best. I may come up with the ideas, but
they are the ones who make it all happen. I
just can’t thank them enough.

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HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPS: Seoul American High School basketball players show off their championship
plaque after beating 8th U.S. Army 42-24 Dec. 30 at Collier Field House to win the Yongsan Holiday Intra-
mural Basketball Tournament. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kim Sang-wook)

RED CROSS HOLIDAY HELPERS: Melinda Kim gets her hair styled by
children at the Hae Sim Orphanage in Seoul near the Garrison. Kim was one
of a dozen American Red Cross youth volunteers who visited the orphanage
Dec. 28 to deliver cookies, candies and small gifts. To volunteer with the
ARC, call Vicky Porter 738-3670. (American Red Cross courtesy photo)
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Happy New Year!
I
wish everyone in the U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan community a
Happy New Year! Our community
accomplished some amazing things in 2007,
and 2008 is shaping up the same.
In 2007, thanks to your hard work and
dedication, we clinched a finalist spot as an
Army Communities of Excellence. Of all the
installations across the entire Army, we are
in the top four. Congratulations!
You opened your hearts, too, through
your donations in 2007. I was pleased to see
our community donate more than $100,000
through chapel offerings to support our own
junior Servicemembers and their Families
through the holidays, those of Korean
families in Seoul, and to help with oil spill
cleanup efforts. You continued to pour
out your support through the Combined
Federal Campaign, donating $370,212.01
to worthwhile charities. That’s more than
last year, and some of your donations will
come right back into our community’s youth
programs.
Finally, just before Christmas, we signed
Accreditation
a model for other CDCs in the Army,” she
said.
This was her first inspection. “Once we
began to having training programs and some
information about how NAEYC would
improve how we did things here, I became
very enthusiastic about it. I saw it as a learning
opportunity,” added Creed, who’s worked
at the CDC for three years. “Through the
accreditation process and training I received,
I feel now a lot more professional and really
understand how to pull it all together.”
Creed said one benefit of the accreditation
was improving curriculum “It helps us to
write a curriculum that assesses the needs of
each child and provides each child almost
with an individual program,” she explained.
KATUSA
Sgt. Cho, Suk-choon, a 1st Signal
Brigade Soldier, expressed the importance
of friendship between comrades and the
alliance.
“Today is my last day of military
service, but I want to talk about the first
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the Army Family Covenant, which is our
firm commitment to create, sustain and
improve quality of life programs for our
Soldier Families.
This is an appropriate time to reflect on
our past year’s accomplishments as well as
look ahead with renewed optimism. We
know we’ll face another challenging year. I
know you have what it takes to accomplish
whatever unknown challenges and missions
may lie ahead.
We’ve already started off on a good
foot. Our child development center was re-
accredited through the National Association
for the Education of Young Children,
exceeding new, tougher standards for
child development and scoring some of
the highest marks in the Army. For you,
this means you can rest assured that your
children are in very, very good hands.
I share a deep pride and admiration of
your tremendous accomplishments, and
Beth Anne and I are glad for the opportunity
to be a part of it with you. As always, I’m
very proud to serve with this team.
Continued from Page 9
“Changing the way we assess the children,
learning how to assess the children in a better,
more fine-tuned way, helps us, and I think
that parents are happy as well.”
Meyer Ragin, who’s worked at the CDC
for 13 years, agreed. He’s the lead teacher for
one of the preschool classes and looks after
the 3- to 5-year-olds.
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what we do to maintain the goal that NAEYC
sets forth,” Meyer said. “The amount of work
and effort that we put into preparing … we
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and we were confident in what we were doing.
We really didn’t have any question about what
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day when I entered the Army,” Cho said.
“Basic training and confronting different
circumstances in a foreign community
gave us a hard time, but I could stand
with you. I will never forget the time
with you guys.”
JANUARY 18, 2008
Is bankruptcy a realistic option for Servicemembers?
by Capt. Hans Zeller
Eighth Army Client Legal Services
Bankruptcy laws provide protection to
individuals who find themselves unable
to pay debts owed to their creditors. The
idea of filing for bankruptcy can be a scary
prospect because of all its implications, both
social and economic. However, for some, it
may be the only way to escape debt that is
beyond their means to manage, and the only
way to find a fresh financial start.
Bankruptcy can reduce or eliminate the
legal obligation to pay most or all of your
debts. Whether your debt is reduced or
eliminated depends upon which kind of
bankruptcy filing you are eligible to use.
For example, you may wish to eliminate
your debt through what is known as a
Chapter 7 filing, but may be earning too
much income to do so. In that case, your
debt may only be reduced and subject to
a repayment plan under what is known as
a Chapter 13 filing. Regardless of what
kind of bankruptcy law you do use, in
all cases, filing for bankruptcy triggers an
instrument of power- the automatic stay
of the Bankruptcy Code. The automatic
stay takes effect immediately when you
file a petition for bankruptcy and it stops
all collection efforts, harassment, and
foreclosure actions.
Bankruptcy does not automatically
eliminate mortgages or “secured” debts. A
secured debt arises when a creditor has taken
a security interest in the property for which
they extend the loan or credit. Bankruptcy
also cannot stop eviction actions (however,
NEWS
as an aside, you may have rights under the
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act that can
help prevent evictions). Bankruptcy further
cannot discharge child support, alimony,
some student loans, court restitution orders,
criminal fines, debts you did not list or
schedule with the court, debts from willful
and malicious injury to another, some taxes,
and debts incurred through false pretenses
or fraud. Finally, depending on which kind
of bankruptcy you file for, protection does
not always extend to the co-signer on a debt.
Therefore, even if you have discharged a
debt, the creditor may still hold the co-
signer responsible for the entire amount of
the debt.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the
Bankruptcy Code provide the two primary
kinds of filings through which individuals
may seek bankruptcy protection and a
discharge of debts.
By filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy (the
most commonly filed bankruptcy) you are
asking the court to eliminate your debts in
exchange for giving up property you own.
You are required to disclose to the court all
of your property and debts. The court will
next determine what property you must give
up and what you may keep. The property
you give up goes to a bankruptcy trustee.
A bankruptcy trustee is a court-appointed
individual who will represent the interests of
unsecured creditors. The trustee will convert
the property to cash for distribution to the
creditors. You then receive a discharge of all
dischargeable debts.
So what property can you keep and
what must you give up under Chapter 7
bankruptcy? The property that you can
keep is called “exempt property.” Exempt
property includes: a motor vehicle up to a
certain value, reasonably necessary clothing,
reasonably necessary household goods and
furniture, household appliances, jewelry
up to a certain value, pensions, a portion
of equity in your home, trade tools up to a
certain value, a portion of unpaid but earned
wages, public benefits, and damage awards.
While these exemptions allow you to keep
property in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, they
do not terminate the rights of a mortgage
holder, car loan creditor, or other lien holder
who has the right to take the property to
cover the debt that is past due.
The property you must give up to the
bankruptcy trustee is called “nonexempt
property.” Nonexempt property includes:
expensive musical instruments, collections
of stamps, coins or other valuable items,
family heirlooms, cash, bank accounts,
stocks, bonds, and other investments, a
second car or truck, and a second home or
vacation home.
Commonly known as a “wage earner
plan” or “debt adjustment,” Chapter 13
is designed for individuals with regular
income who desire to pay their debts but
are unable to do so. The purpose of Chapter
13 is to enable you to propose and carry
out a repayment plan under which you
pay creditors over an extended period with
court supervision and protection. The court
will allow you to repay creditors, in full or
in part, in installments over a three-year to
five-year period, during which you must
have income that is sufficiently stable and
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regular to enable you to make the necessary
payments. Once you file your plan, there
will be a meeting of your creditors to
determine if the plan is acceptable to them.
Any creditor who disagrees with your plan
has the right to submit its own repayment
plan.
Chapter 13 provides some advantages
over a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. For example,
it provides temporary protection for co-
debtors. You, rather than the bankruptcy
trustee, retain possession and control
over most, or all non-exempt property.
Further, some debts not discharged under
Chapter 7 are partly discharged under
Chapter 13. Finally, the negative effects on
future credit are less severe. However, the
major disadvantages are that Chapter 13
bankruptcies are lengthier, more expensive,
and require sufficient current income to
make partial payment of at least some
debts.
The most important point to remember
about a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that it
will allow you to keep valuable property
(especially a home or car) which you might
otherwise lose in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It
will depend upon whether you can make the
payments that the bankruptcy court requires
you to pay to creditors. In most cases, these
payments will be at least as much as your
regular monthly payments on your mortgage
or car loan, with some extra payments to get
caught up on any past due amounts. For
information about bankruptcy contact the
Yongsan Legal Assistance Office at DSN
738-8111 to make an appointment to talk
with an attorney.
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Know the options: Article 139 claims

What to do when a Servicemember damages your property
by Capt. Luke S. Rose
Military Claims Division
Have you suffered property damage
or loss due to the actions of a Service-
member? If so, an Article 139 claim may
assist you in recovering your losses. Below
are a few important points to consider when
determining whether an Article 139 claim
is right for you.
Substance of a Claim: Article 139 of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice allows
individuals who believe a service member
wrongfully took or willfully damaged their
real or personal property to recover for
their loss. If the claim is substantiated,
the wrongdoer’s pay may be garnished by
Finance in order to pay the injured party
for their damages. However, claims for
intentional or reckless damage to property
are not cognizable under Article 139.
Specifically, breach of contract claims are
not proper.
Proper Parties to the Claim: Proper
claimants include civilians, service members,
business entities, state, local or territorial,
governments, and non-profit organizations.
These entities may file an Article 139 claim
against any member of the Armed Forces.
Procedure: The damaged party must
file their Article 139 claim within 90 days
of the incident that gave rise to the claim.
The claim should be submitted in writing,
though claims made verbally are adequate
as long as they are put into writing within
ten calendar days. The claim is made for a
specific dollar amount and can be submitted
to any Army officer. The claim is then
forwarded to the Special Court Martial
Convening Authority of the service member
accused of causing the damage.
If the claim appears cognizable to the
SPCMCA he or she appoints an Investigating
Officer to conduct an investigation and make
a recommendation. The SPCMA makes a
final decision on the claim and notification
is provided to the parties involved. Both
the claimant and the service member have
the right to request reconsideration. If the
claim is approved it is forwarded to Finance
and the pay of the service member is paid
directly to the claimant for the amount of
the damages.
For more information on Article 139
claims, please visit Client Legal Services,
located on the second floor of the Army
Community Services building, across the
street from the Dragon Hill Lodge, or call
738-8111.

Be specific with your shipments

When doing a household goods move, remember
to specifically describe your
expensive items on the inventory.

For example: 5 Lladro figurines, 2 Waterford

crystal glasses, 1 Stiver print.

For more information, contact the Military Claims

Division of Client Legal Services,
Bldg. 4106, 738-8111.
738-8111

January 18-24

Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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Henry Water Horse Water Horse Water Horse Beowulf No Show No Show No Show
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Wonder Emporium Wonder Emporium Wonder Emporium Underdog Underdog Elizabeth: Golden Age Elizabeth: Golden Age
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Area IV Worship Services

The power of 31 words
The meaning behind the Pledge of Allegiance
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Collective Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1030 Camp Walker
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by Maj. Chaplain Edward Martin one mind. We are the benefactors and beneficiaries
Sunday 1245 Camp Walker
Sunday 1300 Camp Carroll USAG-Daegu Chaplain of a powerful democracy, the strongest republic in
� the civilized world. We are the most liberated, most
����������������� � � � 1700 Camp Walker You learned these words as a child-when you were prosperous, and most blessed people on the face of the
Collective Friday 1900 Camp Walker too young and too naïve to understand their promise... earth. And we own it all to a sovereign God, to our
Korean Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll their demands. American citizenship, and in part to these thirty-one
Korean Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker You recited them morning after morning, year words. Let us pray: Gracious Lord, thank you for our
Korean Thursday 1100 Camp Hialeah after year, never realizing the price that the proud nation and the gift of liberty. Thank you for those
revolutionists paid to make them real and the price our gone before us who secured, through their sacrifice,
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brave contemporaries would pay to keep them real. the freedom we enjoy. Continue to bless our nation,
Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker But now that we’re grown, we realize that we are the our leaders and citizens. In your great name we pray
Sunday 1130 Camp Carroll ones responsible - the ones upon whose shoulders rest Amen.
the honor, the charge, the privilege of sustaining their
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Bible and Bagels Whether we were aware of it or not, these thirty-one
Tuesday 0630
Protestant Women of the Chapel
Camp Walker Chapel Annex words carved out a place in our hearts-in the shape of In the beginning...
History of the pledge
a true patriot: a lover of liberty, a defender of faith, a
Tuesday 0930 Walker Chapel Sanctuary promoter of unity, a champion of peace, a protector of
Korean Bible Study
democracy, and a guardian of all things sacred to life.
Tuesday 1030 Walker Chapel Annex

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Catholic Women of the Chapel What thirty-one words? You know them. n Sept.1892, the children’s magazine
Saturday 1000 Walker Fellowship Hall “I pledge allegiance Youth’s Companion published The Pledge
Church of Christ Bible Study To the flag of Allegiance written by Christian author
Wednesday 1900 Walker Fellowship Hall Of the United States of America and minister, Francis Bellamy.
Ladies Prayer Meeting And to the Republic The piece was published for students to
Monday 1400 Camp Carroll Chapel Sanc. For which it stands, repeat on Columbus Day that year. The pledge
Contemporary Bible Study One Nation
Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll Chapel Annex was reprinted on thousands of leaflets and sent
Under God, out to public schools across the country.
Indivisible, On Oct. 12, 1892, more than 12 million
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Edward.martin@korea.army.mil, DSN 768-5455 For all.” commemoration of the 400th anniversary of
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Justin.k.min@korea.army.mil, DSN 765-8991 her traditions, her history, her heritage, her majesty, her school-day ritual.
nobility, her compassion, her humility, and her holy awe.
In all of our diversity, one people with one heart and
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Cowboys Cheerleaders entertain at Casey

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders put on a show for the Warrior Country community Dec. 23. The Cheerleaders brought thier unique style of
dance routines to the USAG Casey community over the holidays. The group has been a long-time supporter of the USO, performing for troops
overseas. — U.S. Army Photos By Jim Cunningham
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Comedy ROK’s with Morale Welfare and Recreation
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
MWR will begin the second showcase of “Comedy ROK’s with
MWR” on January 18th. Comedians Tyler, Mugga, and Drew
Fraser will tour alongside ventriloquist duo Will Brown and Woody.
Show will travel the peninsula from Jan 18-23 and is free of charge,
courtesy of MWR.
Willie Brown and Woody focus more on modern, savvy jokes for
the new generation. It’s not about watching his lips not move; it’s
about the jokes. Family, how to deal with the homeless, and current
events are some topics they cover. The comedian/ventriloquist team
is nationally known and has appeared on BET Comic View, HBO
Def Comedy Jam, Loco Comedy Jan, Phaturdays, The Jenny Jones Show,
and most recently a recurring role on the series Barbershop.
Tyler (Craig) is known for his “story jokes” ending with a “moral
of the story” one liner. Labeled a top-performer, he is well respected
in the industry for his originality and ability to make fans laugh at
his facial expressions. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Tyler has
become a hometown favorite and given the nick name “Atlanta’s
Prince of comedy.” Tyler has opened for well-known comics such as
Comedy ROK’s peninsula-wide performance schedule
Fri, Jan. 18 Camp Humphreys, Tommy D’s
Sat, Jan. 19 Yongsan Garrison, Main Post Club
Boss Winter Games to hit the slopes
The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Winter Games is an popular annual event for Soldiers stationed in Korea.
This year’s event will be Feb. 17-19 at Oak Valley Resort. For more information, see the MWR Events section on this
page or contact your Morale Welfare and Recreation office.
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Bruce Bruce, Cedric the Entertainer, Martin Lawrence, and Chris
Tucker. Credits include HBO Def Comedy Jam, HBO Bad Boys of
Comedy, and BET Comic View.
A 12-year veteran and Brooklyn native, Mugga is a powerhouse
comedienne. Her topics hit on serious life issues, love, and
relationships – which has everyone laughing because they can
relate. Mugga has appeared regularly at The Comedy Store, Boston
Comedy Club, Caroline’s, and the Comic Strip as well as on Def
Comedy Jam, Chris Rock Show, and Comic View.
Drew Fraser’s is a popular comedian because of his ability to
perform for any group regardless of race or age. He has hosted
“Amateur Night” at the Apollo Theater as well as “Warm Up” for
The Queen Latifah Show. Drew has been credited for appearing on
Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam, BET Comic View. Comedy ROKs
is brought to you by MWR. The quarterly series features top-notch
comedians in MWR club venues. All performances are open to ID
card holders & free of charge. Material is not suitable for those 17
or under. For more information, please contact your local MWR
Entertainment Office or DSN 723-3749.
Sun, Jan. 20 Camp Walker, Hilltop Club 9 p.m.
8 p.m. Tue, Jan. 22 Camp Red Cloud, Mitchell’s 7 p.m.
8 p.m. Wed, Jan. 23 Camp Casey, Gateway club 7 p.m.
MWR Events
BOSS Winter Games
Register now to join the ski and snowboarding fun at the
BOSS Winter Games Feb. 17-19 at Oak Valley Resort. The
bargain price of $99 includes lodging, one night and one day
lift tickets, rentals, and tickets to the awards banquet and
dinner. Bus transportation will be arranged from each CAC
at an additional cost. Full payment is required at the time of
registration. Visit your local MWR CAC for more information
and to register.
2008 Eighth Army Women’s
Basketball Championships
Come watch women from throughout the peninsula
compete for title of best of the best in Korea. The event will
take place Jan. 24-26 at the Camp Casey Carey Fitness
Center. For more information, contact your local sports office
or DSN 725-5064.
2008 Eighth Army Company and Senior’s
Basketball Championships
The annual basketball championships will take place
Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 at the Camp Humphreys Gym. For more
information on the championship, contact your local sports
office or DSN 725-5064.
Family Child Care
Family Child Care is a child care choice for military family
members, Department of Defense civilians, and Department
of Defense contractors. The FCC program offers free
training, monetary subsidies, a lending closet, and technical
and morale support. FCC providers are trained in first aid,
CPR, child abuse prevention, and business practices - to a
name a few. Providers are required to complete an in-depth
training program that teaches them about child development.
Some colleges offer up to nine college credits for completion
of the Army Foundation training. Minimum qualifications to
apply for an FCC position: Reside in on-post quarters, be 18
years or older, have a high school diploma or GED,
some experience with children, pass a background
screening and health physical, speak, read, and write
English. If you are interested in becoming an FCC provider,
contact your local CYS office.
January 18, 2007
Soldiers from United States Army Garrison Humphreys volunteered to help with the clean-up of Taean Beach after an oil spill left local residents in need. — U.S. Army Photo Sgt. Im Suk-chun.
USAG Humphreys Soldiers volunteer in oil clean-up
USAG Humphreys Tax Center
The USAG Humphreys tax center will
open Tuesday.
The tax center is a full service tax center
that is able to e-file both federal and state
income taxes (where available) free of
charge for all Soldiers, Family Members
Civilian employees and retirees.
The center is located at building S-751.
Operating hours are Mon. - Wed. and Fri.
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 1
to 5 p.m.
Soldiers, Family Members, Civilian
AREA III
(above) Capt. Natalie M. Mills,
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, USAG Humphreys
commander, lends a hand in the
oil clean-up at Taean Beach.
(left) Spc. Quinn Cox, Com-
pany A , 3rd Military Intelligence
Battalion, holds up a crab that
was cover by oil during the spill.
— U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Im
Suk-chun.
employees and retirees should make sure to
bring all relevant documents to process taxes
The W-2s for the Army should be available
electronically on MyPay Jan. 22
Soldiers need: all their W-2’s (just one if
they worked one only job i.e. Army), any
1099’s, 1098’s, or any other tax document,
their SSN Cards and the SSN cards of their
dependents, last years tax return, any divorce
or separation agreement paperwork, child
care provider’s identification number (if
applicable), routing and account numbers
by Im Suk-chun
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
TAEAN BEACH, Taean Peninsula
— Ninety-three Soldiers from USAG
Humphreys recently volunteered to take
part the oil clean- up at Taean Peninsula.
Led by United States Army Garrison
Humphreys Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K.
Kim, the party left Humphreys and joined
the already established Eighth United States
Army team which was set up as part of its
Good Neighbor Program.
Soldiers arrived at the site and were
immediately issued protective gear and
given a safety briefing.
Lt. Col. Thomas N. Whitaker, Eighth
U.S. Army G-9 assistant chief of staff,
explained that the area was not hazardous
so long as the Soldiers exercise caution
when navigating through the slippery rocks
covered by oil from the spill.
U.S. and Korean Augementation to
the United States Army Soldiers found
out early on it was no easy task using the
clean-up gear provided them to wipe oil
from rocks.
Some of the oil was sunk deep inside the
sand and most of the rocks were covered
with charcoal which was used to absorb
the crude oil.
Both of the products were completely
black and consequently, some had a difficult
time discerning charcoal from oil. However,
after minutes of practice the issue was
overcome.
(e.g. a blank check), and a Power of
Attorney if married and filing jointly but
geographically separated. The Power of
Attorney needs to give specific authorization
for filing taxes. A General Power of Attorney
from a JAG office contains this information.
One can also get a special power of attorney
or use the IRS power of attorney form.
Note that the IRS cannot accept e-filed
returns until after Feb. 11 if they contain:
Education Credits (Hope and Lifetime
Learning Credits) Form 8863, Residential
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The volunteers knew their actions were
for a good cause, and it would benefit the
local Korean residents severely affected by
the oil spill.
“I watched what happened at Taean
Beach through news broadcast from the
Korean media. I have always wanted to give
volunteer services to my military community
and to the country of Korea,” said Kim.
“I was able to coordinate with Eighth
Army leaders and to take 93 Soldiers from
USAG Humphreys to join their team,”
Kim said.
“I was so glad to see so many Soldiers
volunteer their valuable time to help those
in need.” “This is a direct reflection of our
Army values we live by daily,” he said.
Because of their hard work, lunch
was prepared for the Soldiers by the local
residents.
Among the volunteers were 14 KATUSA
Soldiers from Headquarters Headquarters
Company, USAG-H.
They were excited and motivated about
the service just as other Korean Nationals
were at the site.
“I am excited to come out here with my
other battle buddies.” said Sgt. Lee, Joon
Ho, from HHC, USAG-Humphreys.
“I wanted to come out and volunteer my
help to the oil cleanup,” Lee said.
“It took us a while to get used to the oil
smell. When we were, we developed more
efficient techniques to clean up more oil.”
“If possible, I would like to volunteer again
in the future,” said Lee.
Energy Credits Form 5695, Child
and Dependent Care Expenses Form
2441 (Sch 2 on 1040a), Mortgage
Interest Credit Form 8396, or District
of Columbia First-Time Homebuyer
Credit Form 8859.
To call and make an appointment dial
753-5680. For additional information
contact the Capt. Jason Moy 753-3170
or at jason.w.moy@korea.army.mil.
Information provided by USAG
Humphreys Legal Office.
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News & Notes
Army Nurse Corps seeks Soldiers
looking for change
Are you interested in becoming a health
care provider? Do you know of any Sol-
diers who are interested in continuing their
education? Do you want a free education
while receiving full pay and benefits? Now
there is a program in place for you or one of
your Soldiers to take advantage of. The In-
terservice Physician Assisant Program, the
AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program,
the Funded Nurse Education Program and
other AMEDD training opportunities are
open to officers, warrant offices and enlist-
ed Soldiers. Briefings will be conducted at
different times throughout December. For
more information contact 1st Lt. Warrentina
Berry at 011-9972-9268.
Virtues Volunteers Needed
at USO Korea
The Virtues English Program allows ac-
tive-duty Servicemembers to volunteer two
Saturdays per month (second and fourth-
Saturday). Being a volunteer for the Virtues
English classes will help to satisfy your
Good Neighbor Program requirement. For
more information, call Mi-Hwa and Minna
at 724-7781.
USAG Humphreys Health Clinic
Announcement
The USAG Humphrey’s Health Clinic will
have minimal staff available for the month
of January.
USAG-H New CDC Opens
The USAG Humphreys Child Develpement
Center will offically open Jan 23 with a rib-
bon cutting ceremony starting at 11 a.m.
Humphreys Child Developement Center
Child and Youth Services, Child Develop-
ment Center is currently looking for Pro-
gram Assistants to fill full-time, part-time,
and flex’s positions, which are willing to
support the CYS program hours, 5:15 a.m.
- 6 p.m. Salary ranges from $10 - $13.12
per hour based on education level (Child
Development Associates, completion of the
Army Youth Practicum, possession of AA
degree or higher with major emphasis on
Early Childhood Education. Visit the web-
site at http://cpol.army.mil for the job.
St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders
The cheerleading team brings the sideline
excitement front and center for a show that
really kicks. This precision cheer squad will
perform their choreographed dance moves,
kicks, turns and leaps Jan. 31, starting at
7 p.m. at the Humphreys Community Activ-
ity Center.
Arizona Cardinal Cheerleaders
This cheerleading team brings some desert
heat to the stage for a night of high-spirited
fun. Their routines range from Elvis to Hip
Hop, plus singing and lots of audience par-
ticipation. The cheerleaders will be visiting
Suwon and Camp Eagle Feb. 1. Times to
be announced.
Youth Piano Player Needed
The Missoula Children’s Theater will be
coming to USAG-Humphreys in late Febru-
ary. MWR is seeking a youth piano player
for this musical. This will be a paid position.
Please call 753-8601 for more information.
Please Send Us Stories and Photos
To submit info for publishing in The Morn-
ing Calm Weekly, USAG Humphreys com-
mon pages, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598.
Or e-mail andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
AREA III
Happy Clown Ministry
gets laughs at Humphreys
New program brings smiles to children, adults
by Stacy A. Ouellette
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
USAG HUMPRHREYS —There’s now
a place here where you’ll never hear the
phrase “stop clowning around”.
Happy Clown Ministry is a new program
that uses creativity to spark laughter and joy
in children and adults alike.
“Happy Clown Ministry is designed as
an outreach tool to reach out to orphans,
seniors, and hospitals in the local community
while drawing people into a fellowship,” said
Spc. Gary MacDonald, 602nd Aviation
Support Battalion.
MacDonald has spearheaded the effort
for this program. As a balloon artist and face
painter extraordinaire, MacDonald uses his
free time to teach participants how to tap
into their creative sides by learning how to
make balloon animals, paint faces and basic
clowning skills.
For MacDonald, his interest began 10
years ago while he was residing in San
Diego, Ca.
He was introduced to the Horizon
MWR gets creative with new activity book
by Stacy A. Ouellette
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
USAG HUMPRHREYS —The Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation marketing office
here has developed a new tool to promote
their facilities to the community – a
children’s coloring and activities book.
“The MWR activity book showcases our
facilities and different activities offered here.
We’re trying to reach the parents through
the kids to show them how we’re here to
take care of Soldiers, their families and
their kids,” said Michael Mooney, MWR
marketing director.
With 20 full pages of coloring and
puzzle solving activities, this book is a
unique way of advertising the many facilities
offered for all members of the Humphreys
community.
“The purpose is to focus more on the
younger children which are difficult to
market to by our normal promotional
THE MORNING CALM
Spc. Gary MacDonald paints a flower on the hand of Mi Yom Lee. (below) Sgt. Tiffani Hirst and
Pfc. Marlinda Peshlakai take lessons on making balloon animals as part of the Happy Clown
Ministry program offered at USAG Humphreys — U.S. Army Photo by Stacy A. Ouellette.
Clown Ministry, a Christian organization is getting the word out and people to give
designed to spread their message through it a try. Some don’t take it seriously as they
clowns, balloons and fun. do other activities. I hope this will change
“We participated in events for the city, with time and people will give it a chance,”
the Young Men’s Christian Association, MacDonald said. One challenge is getting
local parades, hospitals and even the people to look past the initial image of
United Services Organizations. It was great clowns and into their hearts. The talents
to put on a show gained from participating in this group
and also touch the are used to spread the message of giving to
lives of kids,” said others through laughter and smiles. Mi Yom
MacDonald. Lee, an Anjeong-ri native, is learning how to
Upon arriving in face paint. After three lessons, she is able to
Korea, MacDonald perform basic steps while working towards
thought it was the full face paintings.
perfect place to Each week, Lee meets with MacDonald
share his talents for an hour.
since many units “I hoped they can share in God’s grace
participate in good and glory by being a balloon artist. It’s
neighbor projects more about reaching out to the community.
and are already Perfection isn’t required to make a difference
reaching out to the in the life of children,” MacDonald said.
local community. The Happy Face Clown Ministry meets
“The major Wednesday evenings at Freedom Chapel
challenge right now from 7-8 p.m.
means. This book is a creative way to should customize their own. Seeing the kids
promote and education our programs to color in the book makes it well worth the
our up and coming patrons,” said Candance effort,” said Godfrey.
Godfrey, Humphreys MWR Marketing
Assistant.
Captured in the book are the Strike Zone
bowling center, Splish and Splash waterpark
and special events such as Eggstravaganza,
an annual Easter celebration.
Godfrey led the production and design
of this book and wanted to highlight
programs that were designed for children
to participate in.
“We produce a lot of promotional
material through out the month, but
nothing for the much younger children.
The coloring book helps us educate these
children about our facilities and programs,”
said Godfrey.
This is the first time Godfrey has seen a
book such as this during her marketing career
spanning three different installations.
“It’s a great concept; more installations
January 18, 2007
2nd CAB looks
back at 2007
by Capt. Brad DeLoach
2nd CAB Public Affairs
USAG HUMPHREYS — The Second
Combat Aviation Brigade has just completed
another successful year “Keeping the
Morning Calm” as Army Aviation has for the
past 57 years in the Republic of Korea. As is
typical in Korea, 2007 was an extremely busy
year for the brigade. After full completion
of transformation, the brigade continues to
facilitate keeping peace and stability on the
peninsula as a key component of the ROK-
U.S. alliance.
Warrior Talon Soldiers performed
missions across a spectrum; from over water
counter-special operations forces training
missions, to operations in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom -Philippines,
to combined air assault and attack helicopter
operations and numerous distinguished
visitor movements which included multiple
trips to the De-Militarized Zone. “Warrior
Talon” Soldiers quietly continue to get the
job done in this key region of the world. The
brigade is spread over a battlespace which
includes the 2-2 Assault “Wild Cards” at K-
16 in Seoul, to the 1-2 Attack “Gunfighters”
at Camp Eagle in Wonju, to the 4-2
Attack “Death Dealers,” the 3-2 GSAB
“Nightmare” and 602 ASB “Warhorse” at
Camp Humphreys.
As the year began, 2nd CAB Soldiers
found themselves at the Rodriguez Live Fire
Complex where the brigade executed its
standard gunnery density which included
AREA III
simultaneously conducting command and
control of all U.S. Army Aviation forces in
Korea during the annual Joint Chiefs of
Staff directed RSOI and Ulchi Focus Lens
exercises.
During the summer the brigade replaced
its legacy communications system and
fielded the Joint Network Node network,
a mobile system that uses an array of
networking components.
The JNN uses satellites and up-to-
date commercial internet technology
to increase bandwidth throughout the
brigade and allows brigade units to operate
autonomously throughout the Peninsula.
The JNN will also provide voice-over
internet protocol which is more efficient use
of bandwidth than the old circuit switched
voice system used by the old system.
As fall approached Soldiers from the 2nd
CAB traveled to Camp Casey to participate
in a series of division level command post
exercises enabled by BCTP, called Warpath.
Warpath is unique in that it is one of the
few exercises where the Army still focuses on
the high end spectrum of conflict which 2nd
CAB may face if war breaks out in Korea.
During Warpath units of 2nd CAB also
provided air support to the Secretary of
Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff and the PACOM commander
during the biannual secretary and military
cooperative meetings.
The aircrews moved these distinguished
visitors and their staffs throughout the
Korean peninsula during a busy and exciting
week.
many new and improved tactics, techniques
and procedures in relation to the integration
of running and diving fire while conducting
simultaneous engagements for the aviators
of the attack battalions. This was followed
on by the brigade’s door gunnery week for
all CH-47 and UH-60 crew chiefs and
culminated with the complex convoy live
fire operation which introduces all of the
components of the Warrior 40/11 tasks
while subjecting convoy leaders to realistic
scenarios which culminated with a fully
integrated live fire which include all of the
weapons systems of 2nd CAB.
Transitioning to spring, the brigade
participated in several-combined brigade-
level Interdiction Attack operations in
support of the 2nd and 7th ROK Corps
during the annual Foal Eagle Exercise. By
positioning liaison officers and KATUSA
Soldiers within the ROK Corps and Division
Command posts, the brigade’s battalions
were able to operate within the complex
terrain and overcome the language barrier to
ensure successful training and introducing
the ROK forces to the planning processes
and capabilities of U.S. Army Aviation in
Korea. While executing Foal Eagle and
the annual Reception, Staging, Onward
Movement and Integration Exercise, 2nd
CAB operated with the Combined Aviation
Force Headquarters, at their command post
in Icheon, Korea. Formerly a mission of
17th Aviation Brigade, 2nd CAB continues
to provide C4I systems, planning teams
and professional development classes, while
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Closing out 2007, 2nd CAB once again
conducted a complex aerial and convoy live
fire exercise.
These exercise included a downed aircraft
recovery with AH-64Ds conducting live
close combat attacks in support of the
pinned down convoys as an added training
step of the convoy live fire exercise program.
Following gunnery, the brigade conducted
the final external evaluation of 4-2 Attack
as they conducted operations in the live,
virtual and constructive training profiles
while operating in support of 1st Heavy
Brigade Combat Team and closing on
OPFOR replicated by elements of the 1st
ROK Division.
This was an extremely successful year
for the Warrior Talon Brigade. Korea is a
unique environment, with an extremely
high turn over rate of both senior leaders
and junior Soldiers. New Soldiers take up
where the past Warrior Talon Soldiers left
off and continue to build on the success of
the predecessors.
The Soldiers of this Brigade stand ready
to ‘fight tonight’ in defense of the Republic
of Korea.
Soldiers here understand their mission
and they are proud of what they do. So as
the brigade looks to 2008, we can expect
nothing short of another incredible year for
the Soldiers and Family members of the 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade.
Editor’s Note: This is an edited version
of the original story submitted by 2nd CAB
Public Affairs Office.
(top left) Soldiers from all over 2nd
Infantry Division came together
at USAG -H to learn how to prop-
erly inspect and attach sling loads
to aircrafts. Instructors from Fort
Lee, Va., came to Korea to teach
the Sling Load Inspector Certifica-
tion course. (above) Chief Warrant
Officer Paul Santos embraces his
daughter after his last flight as a
U.S. Army Blackhawk pilot last
October. (left) Crewchiefs fix me-
chanical problems on Apache’s at
TA Tom during an aerial gunnery
exercise. These soldiers play vital
roles during wartime. — U.S. Army
Photos by 2nd CAB PAO.
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USAG Daegu volunteers clean Taean oil spill

(Left) Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Berry, USAG Daegu Transportation Motor Pool and Sgt. Kareen
T. Richardson, USAG Daegu Command Group clean rocks affected by the Taean oil spill. U.S.
Army Photos By Cpl. Na Kyung-chul
by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – More than 30 United
States Army Garrison Daegu Soldiers,
KATUSA, Department of the Army
Civilians and Family Members traveled
to Taean Beach, South Korea, Jan. 11, the
site of the worst oil spill disaster in the
country’s history, to show the garrison’s
firm commitment to the long-term health
of South Korea’s environment by assisting
in cleanup efforts.
Since the Dec. 7 spill, tens of thousands
of volunteers, including many USFK
personnel, have worked tirelessly to restore
the beaches affected by the disaster to their
original condition. Jan. 11, the group from
Daegu traveled five hours to Taean Beach
to make a positive difference and reverse
the tide of ecological devastation caused
by what has been called “a sea of oil.” This
is the second time since the incident that
volunteers from USAG Daegu have assisted
with cleanup efforts; 10 Soldiers from
the 1-44 Air Defense Artillery Battalion
at Camp Carroll traveled to the area in
“I appreciate the U.S. Soldiers’ helping
us,” said Lee. “I think that it’s very meaningful
for them to volunteer as foreigners. They
did it without any complaints, only with
pleasure.”
Capt. Matthe w J. Kiger, 501st
Sustainment Brigade also participated in
the cleanup effort.
“Koreans do so much for us to make us
feel welcome here,” said Kiger, “so it’s really
common sense to help them when they
are in trouble. It’s a good chance to show
them that we are here for them, without
[expecting] any reward. I feel really good
about it.”
By the end of the day, the Daegu
volunteers had collected many bags of
spilled oil from the rocks of Taean beach,
and strengthened the bonds of cooperation,
trust and friendship with their Korean
hosts. With such exemplary efforts, the area A Korean community volunteer and a U.S.
affected by the oil spill and the ROK/U.S. volunteer from USAG Daegu tear a cloth to
alliance can only continue to get stronger, use it for removing oil from the rocks. Koreans
December to assist with the cleanup shortly and USAG Daegu is honored and proud to and Americans saw beyond their nationalities
after the spill occurred. do their part in furthering both. to become one team.
Rain, bitter cold and sleet couldn’t
dampen the volunteers’ spirits as they pitched
in side-by-side with local volunteers to clean
oil from the rocks on more than 100 meters
of ocean front. Many of the volunteers
were young, single U.S. and KATUSA
Soldiers who were happy to be able to make
a contribution to the environment they
share with their neighbors. USAG Daegu’s
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
organization coordinated the all-volunteer
effort; BOSS is a U.S. Army program for
single Soldiers which provides them with
opportunities for recreation, leisure and
community service. USAG Daegu’s Public
Works Environmental Division provided
protective suits for the group, and ensured
the safe conduct of the event.
“I feel great to do something positive for
the Korean community,” said Sgt. Kareen T.
Richardson, USAG Daegu, one of the 36
volunteers who participated.
Lee Haeng-ja, from Kyunggi province, Volunteers from USAG Daegu help Korean community volunteers climb the rocks. Volunteers
cooperated with USAG Daegu Soldiers as had to climb the rocks to get out of the cleaning area because the way that volunteers had
a volunteer. passed was blocked by the rising tide.

Does Your Home Have a winter survival kit?

Compiled by USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – When winter
temperatures drop significantly below
normal, staying warm and safe can become
a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures
often accompany a winter storm, so you
may have to cope with power failures
and icy roads. Although staying indoors
as much as possible can help reduce the
risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you
may also face indoor hazards. Many homes
will be too cold—either due to a power
failure or because the heating system isn’t
adequate for the weather. When people
must use space heaters and fireplaces to stay
warm, the risk of household fires increases,
as well as the risk of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Exposure to cold temperatures, whether
indoors or outside, can cause other serious
or life-threatening health problems. Infants
and the elderly are particularly at risk, but
anyone can be affected. To keep yourself
and your family safe, you should know how
to prevent cold-related health problems
and what to do if a cold-weather health
emergency arises.
Whenever temperatures drop decidedly
below normal and as wind speed increases,
heat can leave your body more rapidly.
These weather-related conditions may lead
to serious health problems. Extreme cold is a
dangerous situation that can bring on health
emergencies in susceptible people, such as
those without shelter or who are stranded, or
who live in a home that is poorly insulated
or without heat.
Prepare for extremely cold weather every
winter—it’s always a possibility. No home
should be without a winter survival kit.
Here are a just a few things that you should
remember when creating your own winter
survival kit for your home. There is no one
perfect kit. Each kit should be made to fit
your own family.
These kits should be able to maintain
your family/home for seven days, so
ensure that you buy enough supplies. Food
that needs no cooking or refrigeration,
such as bread, crackers, cereal, canned
foods and dried fruits should be the
main staple of food for this kit. If you
have an infant, don’t forget baby food
and formula. Your water supply should
be about 5 gallons per person and should
consist of bottled water or water stored in
clean containers, in case the water pipes
freeze and rupture. An adequate supply
of medicines should be available in the
kit. Blankets, battery powered flashlights,
a non-electric can opener, and a first-aid
kit with an instruction manual should
also be made readily available. These are
just a few of the items suggested. Contact
your local Red Cross representative for a
detailed list of items.
Although periods of extreme cold
cannot always be predicted far in advance,
weather forecasts can sometimes provide
you with several days’ notice. Listen to
weather forecasts regularly, and check your
emergency supplies whenever a period of
extreme cold is predicted. Your ability to
feel a change in temperature decreases with
age, and older people are more susceptible
to health problems caused by cold. If you
are over 65 years old, place an easy-to-read
thermometer in an indoor location where
you will see it frequently, and check the
temperature of your home often during the
winter months.
It is important not to forget the safety
aspect of heating your home. Ensure that
- See Winter Survival Kit
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News & Notes

Newborn Basics
Hands-on Workshop
Army Community Service holds a Newborn
Basics Hands-on Workshop from 6 – 8
p.m., Jan. 23 at Camp Henry’s ACS. It will
show you what to expect during the first six
weeks with your newborn and how to handle
it. Register in advance. For information, call
Tiana Marratta at DSN 768-8090.
Fee Free Bus
Effective, Jan. 7, there is a “fee free”
bus for US/Civilian personnel providing
transportation to the 121st Combat
Support Hospital in Yongsan. Passenger
priorities will be US military or dependents
with a medical appointment, US Civilian or
dependents with a medical appointment,
military or civilian on official business and
lastly, space available for non-official travel
personnel. The medical bus schedule is
from Monday to Friday but will not operate
on US holidays. For the bus schedule and
more information, call Al Roach at 768-
8755.
Burger King Photo Contest
Camp Walker’s Burger King is holding a
photo contest. Bring a print of a photo you
have taken of USFK personnel working
with our local Korean community. Camp
Walker Burger King will post the pictures
and our customers will vote to determine
who presented the best photograph.
Submit your photograph from Feb. 1 – 15’s
to Walker Burger King. Voting will start from
Feb. 15 – Mar. 10, prizes will be awarded
Mar. 15. The first prize is a $249 iPod
Classic, the second prize is a $99 HCT Mini
System and the third prize is a $50 AAFES
Gift Card. For information, call Kurt Brunen
at 764-5171.
Army Family Action Plan
Conference
Army Family Action Plan Conference will
be held from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at
the Camp Walker Chapel. It is a chance to
voice quality of life issues and be heard. Fill
out an issue form located with AFAP boxes
throughout the USAG Daegu community,
or email wegleys@korea.army.mil. For
information, call DSN 768-7232.
Girl Scout Cookie sales are still a success
Compiled by Park Hye-ji
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – With a variety
of tastes and colorful boxes, Girl Scout
Cookies were sold at the Camp Walker, PX
(Main Exchange) Jan. 12-13 from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m.
Even though the recipes and box designs
have changed, cookie sale remain an
important part of today’s Girl Scout
program.
The history of Girl Scout Cookies
dates back to the early 1910s. It began in
the kitchen and ovens of members, with
mothers volunteering as technical advisors.
In 1917, five years after Juliette Gordon Low
started Girl Scouting in the United States,
cookies were sold as a way to finance troop
activities.
In 1934, Greater Philadelphia became
the first council to sell commercially
baked cookies to raise funds for their
local Girl Scout council program. With
the enthusiasm of cookie selling activities,
Girl Scout Cookies spread nationwide. In
1936, the national Girl Scout organization
began to license the first commercial baker
to produce cookies for sale by Girl Scout
councils.
Girl Scout Cookies came in three
varieties in their taste in 1951; Sandwich,
Shortbread, and Chocolate Mints (now
known as Thin Mints). During the 1960s,
cookie sale volume increased significantly
with the wave of baby boomers expanding
Girl Scout membership.
In the 1970s, the designs of all Girl Scout
Cookies boxes featured for the first time,
scenes of Girl Scouts in action, including
hiking and canoeing. More creative cookie
packaging promoted the benefits of Girl
Scouting.
Today, Girl Scout cookies came in a
maximum of eight varieties, including three
mandatory cookies; Thin Mint, Peanut
Butter Sandwich and Shortbread. More Girl Scouts we pride ourselves on building
bold and bright boxes of Girl Scout cookies confidence, courage and character in every
capture the sprit of Girl Scouting. girl.” said Anderson.
The reason Girl Scout Cookie sales What made the cookie sales more special
remain an important Girl Scout program was that 100percent of all donations other
is that the activity of selling cookies is than the sale of cookies will go towards
directly related to the Girl Scout purpose buying Girl Scout cookies and sending them
in terms of helping all girls realize their full to the troops in Iraq.
potential and becoming strong, confident, If you missed the chance to taste the Girl
and resourceful citizens. Girl Scouts can Scouts’ delicious cookies, there is good news
practice life skills like goal-setting, money for you. The Girl Scout will be selling their
management and teamwork. The revenue delicious cookies from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
from cookie sales helps the troops do their Jan.19 and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Jan. 21 at the
activities as well. Camp Walker Main Exchange, and at Camp
Here in Area IV, there is a relatively small Carroll PX from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Jan.19.
Council with approximately 40 registered Don’t miss the last chance of this year.
Girl Scouts. The Council is divided into
three groups, Brownies (1st~3rd Grade),
Juniors (4th~6th Grade) and Studio 2B
(6th~12th Grade). In addition, there are a
number of outstanding adult volunteers who
are the backbone of the USA Girl Scouts
Overseas Daegu.
At the cookie sales activity in Daegu,
Girls Scout members learned a lot. “We
should ask people politely, ‘Would you
like some cookies?’ and we should always
say ‘thank you’ when we’re done,” said
DAS fourth grade student, Brianca
Jackson, one of the Junior Girl Scouts
Troop 21, pointing out that she should
learn how to be polite to people.
The adult leaders’ expectation of the girl
members through this event was big as well.
“It sharpens their business skills as they
learn how to be outstanding salespersons.
This Girl Scout activity builds decision-
making skills as they have to prioritize
their busy schedules to make time to sale
cookies and ensure school and other extra
curricular activities are taken care of,”
said Maj. LaTondra Anderson, 19th ESC Daegu American School fifth grades (Left)
Public Affairs Officer. This is one of many Bethann Slade and Joanna Bopp, pose hold-
wonderful opportunities for young ladies ing cookies to sell for the Girl Scouts’ fund
to learn a myriad of skills and character- raiser Jan. 12 at the Camp Walker PX.
building traits. “Most importantly, in the

President’s Day
Basketball Tournament
There will be a President’s Day basketball
tournament from Feb. 15 – 17 at the Camp
Walker Kelly Fitness Center. Registration
is open until Feb. 11 and is open to the
first eight teams to register. All participants
receive a T-shirt. For information, call DSN
764-4800/4225.

Daegu American School PTO

Daegu American School Parents and
Teachers Organization meeting will be
held from 6 – 7 p.m., Jan. 24 at the DAS
Multi-Purpose Room and cafeteria. Dan
Crow will perform for the children, parents
and community members after the short
PTO meeting. DAS Drama students will
sell desserts. For information, call Dr.
Marguerite Green at DSN 768-9501.

Commemoration Program
There will be a commemoration program
for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 18 at Camp Walker’s
Evergreen Community Club. Anybody
can participate and there will be free food
sampling. Please come and join us. For
information, call Master Sgt. John Gough
at 768-8972.

Girl Scout adult leaders and Junior Girl Scout Troop 21 members cooperate to sell their cookies for fund raising and to receive donation for
Soldiers Jan 12. The most popular cookies were Caramel Delites and Thin Mints. U.S. Army Photos By Park Hye-ji

Sustainability – the way to provide for the future, now
by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – As the effects of
environmental pollution become more
intensified and the number of environmental
resources is declining, the concept of
sustainability is focused on the way society
functions from day to day.
Sustainability is the conservation of our
scarce resources so that they may be used
and enjoyed by future generation rather than
consumed by today’s society. The resources
include environmental resources such as
natural resources like land, trees, water and
others which all relate to business practices
and have a direct effect on our financial
resources as well.
“Sustainability is not a new concept,”
said Environmental Division Chief Robert
Chartier, USAG Daegu Directorate of
Public Works. “It has really been placed at
the forefront within the last five or more
years across the United States.”
Winter Survival Kit
there is proper ventilation if you are using
kerosene heaters. Use only the type of
fuel your heater is designed to use-don’t
substitute. It is not recommended to
place a space heater within three feet of
anything that may catch fire, such as drapes,
furniture or bedding, and never cover your
space heater. Children should not be left
unattended near space heaters. Extension
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Chartier explained sustainability with an
example: gasoline.
“Gasoline is a natural resource of
commodity,” said Chartier. “By saving our
natural resource of fossil fuels and taking
sustainability measures or consumption-
type measures so that we consume less, we
are saving some of that fuel for our future
generations so they will have gas in the
future. At the same time, by conserving
gasoline, we are also saving dollars that we
cords should never be used to plug in your
space heater. An ample supply of blankets is
another staple that is an absolute must for
all winter kits, home, car, office, etc.
Monitoring your body’s temperature is
something that people should be mindful
of. Infants less than one year old should
never sleep in a cold room because (1)
infants lose body heat more easily than
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can apply elsewhere in our community, like
upgrading buildings or grounds that need
to be repaired.”
The new Presidential Executive Order
related to sustainability requires that all
United States federal agencies conduct
their environmental, transportation and
energy-related activities under the law in
support of their respective missions in an
environmentally, economically and fiscally
sound, integrated, continuously improving,
efficient and sustainable manner. What does
this mean in short? All federal agencies must
ensure that the resources used to accomplish
the mission must be used effectively and not
wastefully.
The order contains eight sustainability
objective areas. The areas include
environmental management systems,
energy and water management, acquisition
and green products, pollution prevention
and management of toxic and hazardous
wastes, solid waste diversion and recycling,
sustainable design/performance buildings,
adults; and (2) unlike adults, infants can’t
make enough body heat by shivering.
Provide warm clothing for infants and try to
maintain a warm indoor temperature. If the
temperature cannot be maintained, make
temporary arrangements to stay elsewhere.
In an emergency, you can keep an infant
warm using your own body heat. If you must
sleep, take precautions to prevent rolling on
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vehicle fleet management and electronics
stewardship.
The United States Army Garrison
Daegu DPW Environment Division will
hold a Sustainability and Environmental
Management System working group
meeting from 2 – 4 p.m. Jan. 29, discussing
issues involved in the Executive Order
and setting/making achievable targets for
sustainability.
The sustainability framework recognizes
that survival is not just about short-term
profit, but long-term management of three
capital accounts: financial, human and
natural. It is important not just for our
generation, but also future generations.
“The way to support our mission,
sustainability, is by conserving our limited
resources so that we can exert the right effort
in the right processes for the community
instead of wasting those resources,” said
Chartier. “It’s not just for the military
community, but also for our Daegu City
neighbors.”
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the baby.
Pillows and other soft bedding can also
present a risk of smothering; remove them
from the area near the baby. Older adults
often make less body heat because of a slower
metabolism and less physical activity. Check
on elderly friends and neighbors frequently
to ensure their homes are adequately
heated.
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Awardees visit Camps Walker and George
by Cpl. Jung Seo-jin
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Members of the
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC), their
families and awardees from the Uljin Lohas
English Speech Contest held in December,
gathered at Camp Walker Jan.11.
“The Area IV Sergeant Audie Murphy
Club is sponsoring the kids from the city
of Uljin, normally we would go to Uljin
and teach English, but this time they
actually came to Daegu to see how we live.”
said Sgt. 1st Class Tara J. Abrams, Non-
Commissioned Officer in-charge, 501st
Sustainment Brigade.
First, participants met each other
at Evergreen Community Club with a
luncheon and a show presented by four
elementary school children, who told about
the Uljin city. The distinguished guests
included not only the awarded children and
members of the SAMC, but also Dennis
Kang, honorary member of SAMC and
his wife, Col. Campbell D. Allison, Chief
of Staff, 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary), and Command Sgt. Maj.
Charlie L. Dailey, command sergeant
major, 19th ESC.
After the luncheon, they took a tour of
Daegu American School, located at Camp
George, to see how the American school
kids are educated in school. They had an
opportunity to see the classrooms from
kindergarten to high school, and to observe
the actual class.
“This trip gives me a great joy, because
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they actually go to school where the kids are English.” added Yoo. I’m not sure how often they will come to
to see the American side of our kids, and “This is just a beginning of many other Daegu but I’m sure it will continue.” said
what the building actually looks like versus events, in December we went to Uljin, and Sgt. 1st Class Abrams.
us just telling them what the schools look next month in February we will go to Uljin.
like.” added Abrams.
Children were shown around and taught
about the American school system by the
teachers of Daegu American School, and
sons and daughters of the members from
the SAMC helped.
“I think what children need is not
textbook information, it’s experience.
Experiencing culture is what they need.
Children viewing how the Americans
live, knowing American food culture,
and class room culture, will give them
more advantages.” said Yang Yoon-seung,
Pyunghae elementary school teacher.
The group also went on the Daegu city
trip. They had a tour of a Currency Museum,
where the Bank of Korea was created. The
museum had two rooms, one with Korean
currency, and the other room with foreign
currency.
The guest ended the day with a visit
to Daegu children’s center and Daegu (Above) Awardees from Uljin Lohas English
Gymnasium where they watch a Basketball Speech Contest visit Daegu American School
match, with the members of the SAMC. on Camp George Jan. 11. It was a great
“For those people who live in the opportunity for them to meet Americans and
countryside like us, we do not have an experience new culture.
opportunity to meet Americans, but with (Right) Awardees from the Uljin Lohas English
this event, we could actually speak with Speech Contest play the piano at Daegu
them, it was a great experience,” said Yoo American School on Camp George as a part
So-jung, student from Onjung elementary of U.S. Army installation tour Jan. 11. U.S.
school. Army Photos By Cpl. Jung Seo-jin
“After I got to talk with few Americans,
I got a little more confidence in speaking in
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