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December 5, 2008 • Volume 7, Issue 10 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea
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Command Sgt. Maj. Bobby Gallardo 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment command sergeant major (center), lifts his arms in encouragement during the Manchu Mile 25-mile ruck march. To
download a high quality version of this image or other photos from this event, visit the Morning Calm online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks

Manchu Mile tests Warrior mettle

By Master Sgt. Donald Sparks
2ID Public Affairs
I knew about the Manchu Mile long
before I arrived to Korea. In a conversation
with one of my co-workers, he showed off
the belt buckle he earned for competing in
the 25-mile ruck march several years ago. I
had on my coveted 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment belt buckle, which put him near
convulsions, “Hey sergeant, you’re not
authorized to wear that! This is the only
belt buckle in the Army that is authorized for
wear – you’re violating.”
I could still hear those words from Master
Sgt. Michael Lavigne echoing in my head as
I began the Manchu Mile on a frigid Korean
morning at Camp Casey. Nearly eight hours
later, I forever put those words to rest as I
completed the Manchu Mile and became a part
of a unit legacy that I will never forget.
Before the event even began, Lt. Col.
Milford Beagle, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry
Regiment commander, huddled all of the
Manchus together and gave a motivational
pep speech to inspire us for the journey
ahead.
Beagle reminded us this march
commemorates the heroic efforts of the
Soldiers of the 9th Infantry Regiment, who
made an 85-mile march from Taku Bar for
their assault on Tientsin in 1900 during the
Boxer Rebellion in China.
He told the story of Col. Emerson
H. Liscum, who was mortally wounded
while in possession of the regiment’s colors
when attacking Tientsin. While falling,
Col. Liscum passed the colors to another
Soldier and directed his regiment to “Keep
up the fire!” on the seemingly impregnable
walls.
“This morning, unlike those Manchus,
you are not marching 85 miles; you are
not going into battle and you do not have
a determined enemy waiting for you,”
Beagle said.
In a twist of irony, I was teamed up
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The Annual Overseas
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MANCHU MILE from Page 1
with the Soldiers of Delta “Demon” Company, 2-9, a bunch of
tankers, who like me, dreaded walking the 25 miles. Having been
assigned to a cavalry unit, I knew very well the tankers’ motto of
“death before dismount.”
One mile into the march I was feeling pretty good – then the
hill. I don’t know if this monstrous geographical terrain feature had
any nicknames, but this hill would challenge my 40-year-old legs,
heart, lungs and spirit.
As I huffed and puffed loudly step-by-step, I began to get looks
of concern from the Soldiers as they passed me by. Several of these
young Warriors, who have not nearly walked as many miles I’ve
marched in combat boots in my 20 years, would ask, “Are you
good, master sergeant?”
Part of me was offended because I was still making my way
up that hill, and part of me wondered if I look so pitiful to these
young Warriors’ eyes.
“Yeah, I’m good,” I sniped back. In my mind I told myself, “This
hill is kicking my fourth point of contact.”
Mile four was a lot more manageable as the terrain changed
to dirt and rocks. As I noticed the sun shining its rays on the
beautiful Korean landscape, I couldn’t help but think, “This is
God’s country.”
I asked myself again, “Why am I doing this?” I figure if I’m
going to wear the “Big Black Patch” on my left shoulder, I might
as well take in all of the legacy and tradition of being assigned to
the Warrior division.
I marched with Pvt. Steven Planck who, like me, had fallen back
of the pack, but we could still see the guidon, which prompted me
to motivate the 18-year-old trooper.
As we picked up the pace I looked at Planck and said, “Watch
your step.” The next thing I knew, I was airborne without a chute
and making a crash landing face first. Trying to brace my fall, I
managed to not break any bones, but my camera lens filter cracked
and the flash shoe was damaged completely. My pride was broken,
but at least the camera was still operable.
I noticed Planck trying to conceal his laughter. Years from now
when he talks about his first Manchu Mile experience, he’ll tell the
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To complete the survey, respondents should review bills of
their utility and maintenance expenses for the last twelve months.
A monthly average for each expense will be required. Respondents
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We Go Together! WALTER L. SHARP
General, US Army
Commander
story of a master sergeant busting his butt – this wasn’t my intention
of leaving a legacy.
I overheard someone say that the course gets easier after Mile
six, but my calculations told me there is nothing easy about 19
more miles. I’m not too good at math, but I do know 19 is more
than three times of six, so how is that easy?
Midway through the march we stopped at a rest break. Inspecting
my feet I saw there were no blisters. Second Lt. David Owen, who
was attending high school in Daegu during my first tour in Korea
back in 1999 made sure that my feet were fine.
Again we march. I had conversations with Staff Sgt. Cortez
Jackson from Des Moines, Iowa about how these young Soldiers
can’t keep up with him, Pfc. Michael Trotter, who shares the same
hometown with LeBron James of Akron, Ohio, and Cpl. Park, Sung
Won, who was completing this third Manchu Mile.
Again we march. At Mile 18 snow flurries began falling upon
us as part of a cruel joke by Mother Nature. Unfazed, we continued
our march. Trotter told me that his grandfather used to tell him,
“Pain isn’t permanent.” What felt like a bee sting on the bottom of
my left big toe; told me otherwise.
Of all the clichés I’ve said aloud to motivate myself – the one
that best comes to mind is, “It’s a thin line between hardcore and
stupidity, and I’ve crossed that line.” So to keep myself going, I sang
the Warrior March – the song still sounds like a broken record in
my mind.
Mile 22, I started thinking about the belt buckle. This march is
more than earning the right to wear the Manchu buckle; it is about
the fortitude of those brave Soldiers who marched to battle. It is
about the Soldiers today who live up to the Warrior Ethos forged
by the legacy of the Manchus before them.
At Mile 25, I was weary and worn. Yet as I see the faces of
the tankers, I’ve bonded with during this march; I feel a sense of
enthusiasm. Planck, who watched me eat dirt at Mile four, smiled
uncontrollably as his name was called to receive his buckle from
Beagle. So did Trotter and Jackson.
When “Combat Camera” was called before my name, I am
honored to earn the right of being called a Manchu.
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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: Simple Assault; Failure to Obey Or-

der or Regulation (2ID Policy Letter #8, .10
BAC); Failure to Obey Order or Regulation
(Underage Drinking); at 0545 hrs., 29 NOV
08, the USAG-Casey Military Police, were
notified by complainant of an assault and
Failure to Obey an Order or Regulation (2ID
Policy Letter #8, .10 BAC and Underage
Drinking). Investigation disclosed that Sub-
ject #1 and Subject #2 were involved in a
verbal altercation that turned physical, when
Subject #2 struck Subject #1 in the head with
a closed fist, at which time Subject #1 picked
up Subject #2 and slammed Subject #2 on
the floor. After arrival of patrol #1-2, Subject
#1 was apprehended and transported to the
USAG-Casey Military Police Station. Due to
a laceration to Subject #1’s forehead, Patrol
#1-1 transported Subject #1 to the USAG-
Casey TMC for medical treatment. Subject
#1 was then apprehended and transported
to the USAG-Casey Military Police Station.
Due to a strong odor of an alcoholic bev-
erage emitting from the persons of Subject
#1 and Subject #2, they were both admin-
istered a PBT resulting in 0.135% BAC for
Subject #1 and 0.156% BAC for Subject #2.
Due to Subject #1 and Subject #2’s level of
intoxication, they were released to their unit
on two DD FM 2708’s. This is an alcohol A local vendor displays her wares at the Seoul Kyongdong Herbal Medicine Market. Kyongdong Handles about 70 percent of Korea’s oriental
related incident. Investigation continues by medicine trade and the market consists of over 1,000 shops and stalls. In addition to herbal products, visitors to the market will find an interesting
MPI. array of produce on display. View more market photos at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Edward N. Johnson

AREA II: Shoplifting, at 1300 hours, 27

NOV 08. The complainant telephonically
notified this station of shoplifting. Patrol 2-2
revealed through investigation at the above
time, date and location the complainant ob-
served, via closed circuit television (CCTV),
Subject #1 remove one video game from the
display shelf and conceal it on Subject #1’s
person. Subject #1 then attempted to exit
the main exchange without rendering prop-
er payment for the merchandise. Subject
#1 was detained and escorted to the loss
prevention office. Upon arrival of Patrol 2-2,
the complainant informed patrol 2-2 that
this was not Subject #1’s first time. At 1000
hours, 25 NOV 08, the Complainant ob-
served, via closed circuit television (CCTV)
Subject #1 remove two video games from
the display shelf while Subject #1 concealed
them in Subject #1’s backpack. Subject #1
then exited the main exchange without ren-
dering the proper payment for the merchan-
dise and quickly disappeared outside. The
loss prevention office was unable to find and
detain Subject #1. Patrol 2-2 watched both
tapes of two different cases that happened
on 25 NOV 08 and 27 NOV 08. Subject #1
was advised of Subject #1’s legal rights,
which Subject #1 invoked. Subject #1 was
further processed and released to Subject
#1’s sponsor. ECOL is $180. This is a final
report.
AREA III: Larceny of private property (Ar-
ticle #121, UCMJ); At 0715 HRS, 25 NOV
08. this station was notified of a larceny
of private property. Investigation revealed
that between the above dates and times
person(s) unknown by means unknown re-
moved tools which were unsecured and un-
attended. Person(s) unknown by then fled
the scene in an unknown direction. Victim
rendered a sworn statement attesting to
the above incident. A search of the area
for possible subjects/witness(es) returned
with negative results. There were no signs
of forced entry. ECOL is unknown. This is
a final report.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Cheese Village (Jeollabuk-do)
The citizens of the Imsil Cheese Village, located
in the province of Jeollabuk-do, personally
manage a cheese-making experience program
for guests. The village offers one-day programs
for individuals, and two-day programs are
available for groups of twenty or more. Lunch
and other optional experience programs
are available depending on the time of visit.
The programs last between three and three
and a half hours. In order to provide a more
complete farming village experience, visitors
may choose one or two optional experience
programs (maximum of two) to accompany
the basic program. Optional programs include
feeding milk to calves or harvesting various
seasonal vegetables. Fees for the optional
experience programs are not included in the
basic package prices, but are only 3,000-
4,000 won per program. (Grassland Sledding
/ Calf Milk-Feeding / Mill Experience / Goat
milk Soap Making, and more). Reservations
are required. For more information, visit www.
tour2korea.com
Glass Castle (Jeju)
The newly-opened Jeju Glass Castle displays
all types of glass artwork, the production
process, and the history of the world’s glass
arts. This glass art theme park is the first
of its kind in Korea, and offers a glass arts
exhibition that has more than 250 glass works
from around the world on display, along with
a garden, a labyrinth, and walls that have
been entirely made out of glass. Visitors can
see a glass tree, glass flowerers, and glass
lake. The theme park also presents pieces by
internationally-famed glass artists including the
Czech Republic’s “Bohemia Glass” and Italy’s
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
“Venezia Glass”. The park contains the world’s first
all-glass labyrinth, the world’s largest glass ball, and
a large glass diamond. Visitors can make and take
home glass jewels, balloons, and bottles. Exhibition
hours are from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., year-round. Call
+82-64-1330 (English, Japanese, Chinese) or visit
www.tour2korea.com for information.
Performance by top Korean artists
Myeongin Myeongchang performances are staged
every evening at 7p.m. at the Korean House in
Junggu, Seoul. They are the only performances in
Korea featuring top Korean artists designated as
Important Intangible Assets of Korea. The show
starts with a Bongsan Mask Dance, followed by
traditional music and Pansori, and drum dance.
Korea House is planning to invite all of the nation’s
Important Intangible Assets to stage a performance
every year. Korea House also offers hands-on
traditional culture programs and operates a Korean
restaurant serving traditional royal cuisine. To get
there, simply take subway line 3 or 4 and get off at
Chungmuro Station. Take exit 3 or 4, walk up the hill
to the left for about 5 minutes, and you will find Korea
House in a hanok building. For more information, visit
www.koreahouse.or.kr or www.tour2korea.com
Hands-on Taekwondo
Korea’s Taekwondo is an internationally known
martial art being taught in 181 countries worldwide,
and has a following of more than 70,000,000. At
Gyeonghuigung, Taekwondo culture performances
are held twice a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays).
The cultural performances present Taekwondo
with classical Korean music, along with Samullori
(a traditional Korean percussion quartet), under
the subtitle “Taekwondo, Riding the Melodies
of Classical Korean Music”. Also included is
Kukkiwon’s traditional Taekwondo performance.
There is a Taekwondo hands-on program aimed
for foreigners as well labeled ‘Yap!Taekwon’. For
those interested, participants will learn how to
wear a Taekwondo uniform, practice meditation,
practice Taekwondo’s basic forms, learn the
art of self-defense, and board-breaking. When
completing this course, participants will receive
completion badges with the president’s name of
Kukkiwon on them. Aside from this, the dynamic
Taekwondo program will allow guests to take
pictures in their Taekwondo uniforms. Get off
at Seodaemun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5),
and go out of Exit #4. Walk straight for 150m,
and then make a right at the Naeil Sinmoon side
street (a 10 minute walk) Schedule: (Monday
off), Three times a day (10:30 a.m.- noon;
1-2:30 p.m. ; 3:30 -5 p.m.). Visit www.kukkiwon.
or.kr(Korean, English) or www.tour2korea.com
for more information.
Dance musical: ‘Sa.Choom’
“Sa.Choom” is a nonverbal dance musical that
can be appreciated by all generations from all
countries, as it presents a simple plot full of
various dance genres including hip-hop, jazz,
contemporary dance, break dancing, and more.
Performances open at 4 p.m., Mondays to
Fridays; 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays; 4
p.m. on Sundays and holidays. The nonverbal
performance projects subtitling in Korean,
English, Japanese, and Chinese for foreigners to
enjoy. After the musical, audience members can
spend time with the performers at the stage lobby.
Performances are for people 7-years-old and the
above. The dance musical will be performed at
the newly built Sa.Choom theater, and is easily
accessible by taking Subway Line 5 to Jongno
3(sam)-ga Station Exit #5 (1 minute walk).
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Volunteers of US Army Corps of Engineers Far East District mix radish and hot pepper sauce to
be stuffed into cabbages with local volunteers of Jung-gu Saemaeul Ladies Committee in Seoul’s
Jung-gu District Building, Nov. 18, as a part of the US Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program.
Download this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Kim Chong-yun
FED employees make Kimchi with local Koreans
By Kim, Chong-yun
Far East District Public Affairs
United States Army Corps of Engineers,
Far East District employees made winter
kimchi for with local volunteers of Jung-
gu Saemaeul Ladies Committee in Seoul’s
Jung-gu District, Nov. 18, as a part of the US
Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program.
On a day with the sudden chill of winter,
15 FED volunteers, most of whom made the
traditional Korean dish for the first time,
stuffed a total of 2,000 cabbages with the
help of local volunteers.
“It is fun and I love kimchi. I like the
spicy taste of it. I really wanted to learn
how to make it and it is a great chance to
do,” Annetta Bryant, FED Information
Management Office. Annetta came to Korea
this October and is eager to reach out to
local community and learn about Korea.
“I want to participate in this kind of Good
Neighbor programs in the future again.”
The cabbages used for this event
was grown near the Demilitarized Zone
area and all of it will be donated to the
underprivileged, including senior citizens,
disabled families and families in welfare
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facilities in Jung-gu District.
“My pleasure to participate in the
kimchi making event as it was for a good
cause. The spirit and goodwill of the Korean
people who worked hard to make the day
possible was inspiring,” said Master Sgt.
Robert Lamoureux, FED Security Plans and
Operations Office.
“I was born and raised in Korea but this
is my first time to make large quantities of
kimchi with this many people. It is a lot
of work but I really enjoy it,” said Patty
Hanuschik, FED Korea Relocation Program
Office in Pyongtaek.
It was the first time that FED supported
the winter kimchi making in an effort to
engage the local community and establish an
exchange with the Jung-gu District in which
the FED compound is located.
“I really appreciate FED’s participation
and support for this kimchi making. It is a
lot of help and I hope we can continue it
next year and more,” said Son Hee-soon,
Chairperson of Jung-gu Saemaeul Ladies
Committee. "I hope those who participated
in today's event will learn more about Korea
through this experience.”
(Left) Master Sgt.
Robert Lamoureux
(left), U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers Far East
District learns how to
stuff cabbages from
a Korean volunteer
during the winter kimchi
making event, Nov.
18 in Seoul’s Jung-gu
District. Download a
high-resolution version
of this photo and other
photos from this event
by visiting www.flickr.
com/imcomkorea —
U.S. Army photo by
Kim Chong-yun
No endorsement implied
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Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-Red Cloud commander and his staff spent Dec. 2 visiting the Joint Security Area and Demilitarized Zone as part of their on-going team building for Army Com-
munities of Excellence program. But more importantly, the directors and special staff officers came away with a much better understanding of why their mission is so important 55 years after the
end of hostilities between the two sides. — U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson

Area I leadership tours DMZ

the DMZ and Panmunjom. North and South Korea. You know where
The DMZ region is 2.5 miles wide by the dividing line is because a long table goes
241 kilometers in length but Panmunjom, across the exact center of the room. Down
situated 40 miles north of Seoul, and the precise center of the table is a thick
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson and then went to a meeting room in a small is the only place in the DMZ where microphone cord that shows the precise
USAG-RC Public Affairs building for a briefing before they toured visits are permitted. It is the most heavily boundary between the two sides.
the famed Demilitarized Zone, which fortified border in the world, bristling with Guests then boarded the bus again to
PANMUNJOM, South Korea — On separates the democratic south from the watchtowers, razor wire, landmines, tank- receive a windshield tour of Camp Bonifas.
a wintery day Dec. 2 the USAG-RC and communist north. traps and heavy weaponry. At the signing After driving by the United Nations Guard
USAG-Casey directors and special staff Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC of the Armistice in 1953, it was agreed Post, visitors were told not to take until
toured the Joint Security Area, as part of commander, said as part of the Army that both sides would pull their troops pictures until they reached the JSA.
their team-building exercise. Established Communities of Excellence program last back 2,000 meters in order to maintain a After reaching the official entrance line
after July 27, 1953 Korean War cease-fire, year we began these team-building exercises peaceful border. of the DMZ, the staff saw Freedom Village,
the two nations are technically still at for our staff members. Renee Tucker, Human Resources director, Guard Post 240 on the hilltop, Observation
war; it is the most dangerous and heavily Once everyone gathered for the security said she had heard about the DMZ, but still Post, Red Brick Post, Propaganda Village,
militarized border in the world. briefing at Camp Bonifas, the staff received coming to see it first hand was “very eye- Quick Reaction Force, blue Check Post, and
The staff ate lunch at the dining facility a 10-minute slide show about the history of opening.” the United Nations building.
After given plenty of time for pictures The bus stopped so the staff could see
outside the guests entered into one of the the Bridge of No Return and the Bonifas
blue buildings to see where North-South monument. It recounts the 1976 deaths
meetings actually took place. There are two of two U.S. Soldiers, including the camp’s
Korean guards standing in front of the door namesake, Maj. Arthur Bonifas and lst Lt.
to keep someone from defecting. Mark Barrett, who were hacked to death by
Many guests are amazed at the rigid axe-wielding North Korean soldiers as the
North Korean soldiers stationed along the Americans tried to remove trees obstructing
frontline. Visitors walk in two single file lines the view from the JSA in an area patrolled
at all times and are told not to gesture, speak by both sides.
to, or interact in any way with the North Final stop was to the Third Tunnel, which
Korean guards. A U.S. Army specialist warns was discovered in October 1978. Almost
spectators not to cross a line of small bricks identical in structure to Tunnel 2, the 1.635
that delineates the tense border. kilometer-long tunnel is 1.95 meters high
“We were told we can take pictures and 2.1 meters wide. It penetrates 435
next to them, but never get behind them meters south of the Military Demarcation
and never try to grab one,” said Steve Line at a point 4 kilometers south of
Saxby, Camp Stanley deputy installation Panmunjeom, running through bedrock at
Spc. Robert Juarez escorted the USAG-RC and USAG-Casey staff on their Dec. 2 team-build- coordinator. a depth of about 73 meters below ground.
ing visit to the Joint Security Area and Demilitarized Zone. Juarez explains to the staff certain While in the room, visitors are allowed This tunnel is only 2 kilometers from a key
things they can and cannot do before they enter the blue building where the peace talks took to wander freely from one side to another, outpost defending the Munsan corridor
place between North and South Korea. — U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson in effect walking back and forth between leading to Seoul.
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News & Notes
Victim Advocate Hot Line
USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is 011-
9187-2001. Take a stand against domestic
violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator US-
AG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more
information call 730-3494.
Daily Mass at USAG-RC
Join us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 a.m.
Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Chapel. For
more information call 732-6404.
USAG-RC Gas Station Hours
USAG-RC gas station will be closed for
lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m. daily. For more
information call: 732-7167
Delux Taxi Ariport Service
A new taxi contract has began at USAG-
Casey, Camp Stanley, Camp Hovey and
Red Cloud. Customers wishing transporta-
tion to the airport can call 1544-9080 and
request a taxi be dispatched to their de-
sired location. Customers can reserve taxis
in advance for trips to the airport.
Santa to Appear at Gateway Club
Santa will appear at the Gateway club on
USAG-Casey Dec. 18 from 2-5 p.m. All let-
ters with a return address and child’s name
will recieve a letter from Santa. For more
information call: 730-4767.
Korean-American Holiday Concert
The 2nd Infantry Division will host the Kore-
an-American Holiday Concert Dec. 9 from
7-9 p.m. at the Uijeongbu Arts Center. For
more information call: 732-8856.
175th Financial Management Center
KTAM Training
The 175th FMC will provide KTAM train-
ing in the Education Classroom Bldg. S-58
Dec. 11 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in Korean, 1 - 3
p.m. in English. Dec. 12 from 9 - 11:30 a.m.
in Korean, 1 - 3 p.m. in English. For more
information call: 725-3623.
Community Bank Closure
IUSAG-Red Cloud Community Bank will be
closed on normal hours today and open as
normal Dec. 9. Effected closure dates for
sustomer service will be from Dec. 4 to Dec.
8. The bank will closed Dec. 17 to Dec. 23.
For more information call: 730-3375.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies
The USAG-Casey Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony will take place today at 6 p.m.
near the Gate 1 water fountain. The Camp
Stanley Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
will take place in front of the post Chapel
Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Holiday Special Sunday Brunch
A Holiday Special Sunday Brunch will be
offered at USAG-Casey Warrior’s Club
Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The USAG-
RC Holiday Special Sunday Brunch will be
offered in Mitchell’s Club Dec. 21 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call the
Warrior’s Club at 730-2195 and Mitchell’s
Club at 732-8189.
Christmas E ve Mass
There will be a Christmas Eve Mass at
Havey Chapel Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. Christ-
mas Mass Christmas Day will be at West
Casey Chapel at noon. Solemnity of Mary
Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 8,
Mass for the Feast will be at Hovey Chapel
at 11:45 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
will be Dec. 12th at Hovey Chapel Dec. 12
at 11:45 a.m. For more information call:
730-8500.
AREA I
Watson Wallace, the new USAG-RC civilian misconduct action plan specialist, awaits information from military police and other agencies for
investigating incidents involving Civilians and Family members Dec. 1. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Red Cloud gets first Civilian Misconduct Action Specialist
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Sure
signs of Red Cloud garrison’s growth into
command sponsorship in support of the
Army Family Covenant are new faces and
new offices never before seen here. For the
first time in the history of USAG-RC, a
Civilian Misconduct Action Specialist has
come to work.
“I reported for work Oct. 10,” said
Watson Wallace, USAG-RC’s first civilian
misconduct action specialist. “I am the
person Department of Defense Civilians,
Contractors and Family members will see
when they do something involving some
kind of misconduct.”
In fact, Wallace will develop, execute, and
coordinate the, new to USAG-RC, Civilian
Misconduct Actions Program.
“Wallace is the front runner for our new
CMAP,” said Renee Tucker, USAG-RC
Human Resources director and supervisor
of the new program. “When you look across
the garrison, CMAP specialists do their
jobs based on law enforcement regulations
dealing with Family members, Civilians,
their dependents, and their misconduct if it
breaks the law. He has nothing to do with
the military because Soldier misconduct and
the military are covered by the Universal
Code of Military Justice.”
In a typical day, Wallace receives notices
from military police, or the Criminal
Investigation Division, or he will glean
information from reading the MP blotter in
the Morning Calm Weekly newspaper. After
gathering information about incidents, he
will review the reports, search records, and
gather history of the offenders.
“The types of bad behavior I will be
dealing with are any contact with MPs,
including anything from a traffic accident
to black marketing, or assault,” Wallace said.
“I will also interview those persons involved
to gather facts.”
After he brings the facts together, Wallace
will analyze and recommend the appropriate
disciplinary action to the commanders.
If commanders determine their behavior
is the result of drug abuse or family
problems, Wallace will refer them to the
appropriate agency for treatment. For
Civilians, it would be an agency outside the
Army and on the economy.
“The Family would need to get help from
outside the Army treatment programs,”
Tucker said. “The Army’s Alcohol and Drug
Control Office does not put dependents on
their programs.”
After all this is done, and the individual is
referred to a social agency, the work continues
with monitoring until disciplinary action is
complete and other necessary community
activities are done. If the offender is a
juvenile, Wallace will counsel the parents
about the recommended disciplinary action.
He will maintain files and records of all cases
and will prepare staff studies for the area
commander to review.
“What Civilian misconduct is all about
is dependents, regardless of whether your
spouse is active duty or inactive,” Tucker
said. “If you are a dependent, the Civilian
Misconduct Action Program Specialist will
deal with your misconduct issues.”
“I am not the police,” Wallace said. “I do
not go down and walk through the Ville to
catch people doing the wrong things. I am
like a reporting agency, they let me know
and I take it from there.”
No Civilian Misconduct Action Program
would be worth its salt if it did not have
a community suspension program. As a
CMAP specialist, Wallace will develop and
administer such a program, which will give
guilty persons an opportunity to repay the
community through community service. He
will develop the policies, arrange community
service, and determine the length of service
necessary to repay debt.
“On the Civilian side of things, Wallace
will rely on a table of penalties,” Tucker
THE MORNING CALM
said. “The hours of community service will
depend on the offense.”
Wallace will go to the American
Consulate general on matters of discipline
concerning U.S. citizens not affiliated with
the U.S. forces.
Another part of this specialty is being
the commander’s representative at the
community Armed Forces Disciplinary
Control Board. When attending meetings,
Wallace will monitor sensitive investigations
for the commander and brief him on issues
having higher headquarters impact.
“Wallace will actually facilitate this entire
process,” Tucker said. “Before command
sponsorship, it was done through the
Directorate of Emergency Services.”
“When one of the businesses in the Ville
needs to appear in front of the AFDCB, or
needs to receive a warning letter, that is when
I go into action,” Wallace said. Wallace comes
to our growing community from Louisville,
Ky. “I was a military policeman for 20 years,”
Wallace said. “I was a probations and parole
officer after I retired.”
“Because we are command sponsored
now, the community is going to grow,” he
said. “There will be families and children
here, so now there is a need for a juvenile
board and other such services. Those are
the services Civilian Misconduct Action
Program Specialists performs.”
“We have opened this USAG-RC to
command sponsorship,” Tucker said. “We
are allowing both Soldiers and Civilians
to bring their dependents here. This
produces a lot of good results and it also
makes opportunities for dependents to be
steered in the wrong direction. If there
is no Civilian Misconduct Action Plan,
where are the standards of behavior? We are
allowing Soldiers and Civilians to bring their
dependents here and they must abide by our
standards. The Judge Advocate General’s
office doesn’t have time for the extra work, so
we must provide our own plan and standards
of behavior.”
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Kim, Kyu Chin, the new CIF facility manager, stands outside his new facility while workers from the Directorate of Public Works paint and make ready the new facility to serve Sodiers from building
2603 on USAG-Casey Dec. 3. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

New CIF operations save time on Casey

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Soldiers will no
longer waste an entire day when they need to
trade out, return or pick up equipment from
the Central Issue Facility. A new location
will open in building 2603 behind Casey
Lodge in the near future.
“When we moved the CIF to Camp
Stanley it did solve many of the logistical
situations we were having at the time,” said
Dale Raffield, USAG-RC CIF manager.
“Inbound Soldiers now have an easier job
getting their organizational clothing and
individual equipment.”
No sooner than the CIF moved to Camp
Stanley did they realize they needed some
kind of facility remaining in USAG-Casey
for the Soldiers who needed to exchange or
return and pick up different equipment or
new equipment.
“The location at Camp Stanley works out
great for the inbound Soldiers, we are next
door to them,” Raffield said. “The problems
start when we have a heavy demand for
equipment and run out of those items.
When this happens, Soldiers deployed to
Casey, Castle and Hovey must make the trip
back to Stanley to do their business here.
Having to make the trip will take them away
from their duties for a full day.”
The new CIF facility will be a direct
exchange facility, which means, if a
Soldier has something that is damaged,
or needs exchanging, they can come to
the new CIF and exchange it directly,
explained Raffield.
“When a Soldier arrives and we are
out of an item he needs, we will send the
item to the CIF facility on Casey where he
can pick it up,” Raffield said. “He will no
longer have to make the trip to Stanley.”
The new facility will not be open every
workday, only Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays.
For a Soldier to complete a direct
exchange, their unit supply needs to
coordinate with CIF on Stanley by the close
of business on Thursday for pick-up on
Monday, close of business on Monday for
a Wednesday pick-up and close of business
on Wednesday for a Friday pick-up.
“We are always looking for new
constructive ideas,” Raffield said. “This is a
growing business and along with a growing
business comes growing pains, but we are
open to suggestions. If there is something
Soldiers or supply units see we can improve,
we will listen and change to improve.”

Soldiers, Family members and Civilians gather for Thanksgiving

By Sally Hall
USAG-Casey CAC Manager
CASEY GARRISON — Soldiers, Family
members, American and Korean Civilians
gathered in the Warrior’s Club ballroom
here Nov. 21, to celebrate Thanksgiving
sponsored by the USAG-Casey Community
Activity Center. The event demonstrated the
significance of the Thanksgiving tradition
through a fellowship with 120 Soldiers and
Civilians in the community.
Nate Greene, USAG-RC Community
Activities manager, welcomed and thanked
the participants for supporting the
event, followed by an invocation from
Chaplain (Capt.) John Vianney Ijeoma
of Headquarters, Headquarters Company,
Brigade Support Training Battalion.
The event was highlighted by a reading
of the history of Thanksgiving by Deanna
Young, USAG- Casey American Red Cross
manager, translated to Korean by Ms. Paek,
Min Im, of USAG-RC Family, Morale, D o n g d u c h e o n Vo l u n t e e r C e n t e r,
Welfare and Recreation. commented, “I have been invited to
The showcase of traditional foods for Thanksgiving events at Casey for the
Thanksgiving prepared by the Warrior’s past four years, but today, I have a better
Club reinforced understanding of the
understanding of significance of the
the celebration to “Hopefully, after today’s event, celebration and the
foreign spouses and meal prepared.” Deanna Young (left), USAG-Casey Ameri-
a group of Korean cooking a Thanksgiving meal will Gosia Wroblewski, can Red Cross manager, reads the history of
women. a Polish born spouse, Thanksgiving to the festing crowd while Paek,
“I have just make the how-to-cook easier.” married to a civilian Min Im (right) of USAG-RC Family Morale,
been married to an John Wroblewski of Welfare, and Recreation translates to Korean
American Soldier Winnie Grace Pepper, spouse of Spc. USAG-Casey Postal Nov 21. — U.S. Army photo by Sally Hall
and this is my Adam Pepper of HHB, 15th Field Artillery Ser vices, felt she
first Thanksgiving should have learned Montana, spouse of Sgt. 1st Class Lynn
meal,” said Winnie about the American Drain of HHC, 2X, “Spouses, regardless
Grace Pepper, a spouse born and raised tradition when she lived in the United States of origins, can now sit and talk more about
in the Philippines, married to Spc. Adam for two years. a Thanksgiving celebration. Our Korean
Pepper of HHB, 15th Field Artillery. “Thank you for the lecture today on the guests also enjoyed the meal.”
“Hopefully, after today’s event, knowing history of Thanksgiving. I have to come to Thanksgiving Day may be differently
why I am cooking a Thanksgiving meal will Korea to learn about the facts of today’s celebrated by varied cultures but it sums
make the how-to-cook easier.” celebration,” she said. up the same way: being grateful for all the
Ms. Lee, Pok Hee, director of the “This is nice,” said Christine Drain of blessings received throughout the year.
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The Harlem Globetrotters play off against their “competitors” during one of their comedic athletic performances at at Collier Field House, the first performance of their “Spinning the Globe” tour in Korea Dec. 1.
The Globetrotters also performed at Camp Walker Dec. 2 and Osan Air Base Dec. 3. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Lee Min-hwi

The Harlem Globetrotters

‘Ambassadors of Goodwill’ tour Korea
By Cpl. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Harlem Globetrotters performed their
way into the hearts of nearly a thousand
military community members at Collier
Field House during the first of three
Korea-wide “Spinning the Globe” tour
performances Dec. 1.
The illustrious “Ambassadors of
Goodwill” have charmed more than 125
million fans worldwide throughout the past
several decades.
“We are the Ambassadors of Goodwill
and we are glad to have this opportunity to
come to Korea,” said Harlem Globetrotters
ball handler Hurb “Flight Time” Lang.
“We get to see so many laughs in the faces
of fans. The Families and Soldiers serving
in Korea are true heroes for us.”
Upon entering the court to the
renowned whistle of “Sweet Georgia
Brown” applauses remained steady as the
Globetrotters formed the “Magic Circle”
where each player highlighted his own
unique ball handling skills.
Their skillful trick shots and “hilarious”
interactions with the audience captivated
the wide-eyed fans.
“The audience involvement with the
players made this show even better,” said
Master Sgt. Shilby Goodman from Brian
Allgood Hospital. “It was very entertaining
and families really appreciated them for
putting on this show here. I could see a lot
of support, participation and fun.”
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters
have been a source of athletic entertainment
for nearly 80 years, merging athletics with
comedy to develop an iconic source of
amusement for fans worldwide. In holiday
seasons, they tour around the globe to visit
U.S. Army installations to support Soldiers
and Family members.
“Traditionally, we visit U.S. military
bases around the world in holiday seasons,”
said Karen Fitz, Navy Entertainment
director. “It is a way to show our appreciation
to the services and sacrifices of those who
serve our country.”

The sharp-shooting Derrick “General” Grant

performs one of his signature moves during the
Globetrotters famous “Magic Circle” expose’ for
the Yongsan crowd.

(Left) Nate “Big Easy” Lofton is

being scorned by a referee for
bringing an audience member
onto the court during a game
as part of one of the many
Globetrotter skits performed
Dec. 1. (Right) Fans stand
to raise their arms and cheer
for the Harlem Globetrotters
inside the Collier Field House
gymnasium during the
Globetrotters USAG-Yongsan
performance.
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News & Notes
DUI Cases Increase
DUI cases have increased from six last
quarter to 11 this quarter and with the start
of the holiday season that number could
grow. Be responsible. For information, call
736-5187.
National Gaurd recruiting visit
Low Density Recruiting Program
representatives will discuss benefits and
incentives 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Community
Services Building. The briefing targets
Servicemembers in the Signal and Military
Intelligence career fields. For information,
call 723-6833.
The Christmas Toyshop
Check out the Christmas Toyshop 7 p.m.
Dec. 11, 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at
the Moyer Theatre. For information, call
723-3346.
Holiday Party
Special Troops Battalion-Korea is having
a holiday party 5-10 p.m. Dec. 12 at Naija
Ballroom in the Dragon Hill Lodge. For
information, call 723-8322.
Ski Tour
Sign up for the Ski trip to Daemyung Vivaldi
Park Dec. 13, 20, 27. The bus departs
from Moyer Community Activities Center at
6 a.m. For information, call 723-3291.
The Embers
Come out and enjoy the sounds of the
season with a Christmas concert 7 p.m.
Dec. 18 at Moyer Theater. For information,
call 738-5254.
Santa Claus is Comin’
Santa Claus will make an appearance 6-7
p.m. Dec. 20 at Reggie’s in the Main Post
Club. Santa will be passing out gifts to the
Children. For information, call 723-5678.
Special Christmas Bingo
The Uptown Lounge at the Main Post Club
is having a special Christmas Bingo. The
doors Open 11 a.m. Dec. 21, everyone is
invited. For information, call 723-8785.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
You are invited to watch the Dallas
Cowboys Cheerleaders perform 4 p.m.
Dec. 27 at Collier Field House. This event
is free and seating is available on a first-
come first-served basis. For information,
call 738-5254.
2009 Peninsula Engineer Conference
U.S. Forces Korea and Combined Forces
Command Engineers 7:30 a.m. -until 4
p.m. Feb. 4-6 at the JW Marriott Hotel and
the Multipurpose Training Facility. See
www.same.org/pec for registration, events
and other information. For information, call
723-3260.
All-ranks Engineer Ball
Society of American Military Engineers
6-10 p.m. Feb. 6 at the JW Marriott Hotel
in Seoul. See www.same.org/pec for
registration, events and other information.
For information, call 723-3260.
New Year’s eve Family Bowling Party
Tickets are on sale at Yongsan Lanes. For
information, call 723-7830.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
AREA II THE MORNING CALM
Hannam Village to receive major renovation,
K-16 Commissary moves forward
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — About
60 senior spouses, family readiness group
and tenant unit representatives, interested
community members and garrison officials
gathered Nov. 25 for a monthly community
information forum at the Community
Services Building.
Garrison officials announced several
new initiatives. Hannam Village residents
will soon see a major construction project
to renovate the three vacated towers at the
leased housing area near Itaewon. Garrison Safety Manager Russell Obey briefs 60 senior spouses, family readiness group and tenant unit
“ The Korean National Housing representatives, interested community members and garrison officials Nov. 25 at the monthly community
Corporation decided to invest the money information forum at the Community Services Building. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally
necessary to totally renovate these housing
units,” said Garrison Commander Col. forum is an opportunity for community
Dave Hall. members to find out current activities
The project would allow for more than and programs, and learn about news
250 families to move on post. Garrison and information at USAG-Yongsan. “It's
Housing Officer Carol Jones said the a chance for our staff and key leaders
new apar tments at support agencies on
would be spacious the Garrison to give the
and modern.
“We invite the community updates and
Gas prices fall
Officials believe the answer questions,” Hall
renovation could
be complete by
entire community to said.
Officials also
January 2010.
“This will have
celebrate the season announced upcoming
events. “We will have
By MSgt. Donovan Potter
many second and with us.” three community tree
AAFES Pacific Communications
third order effects,” lighting events,” said
YONGSAN GARRISON
Hall said. “We will Paul Robinson Paul Robinson, Garrison
—Motorists are now paying less at the
h a ve t o a d d re s s FMWR Director Fa m i l y a n d Mo r a l e ,
gas pumps in Korea since Army and
parking and traffic Welfare and Recreation
Air Force Exchange Service gas stations
issues during the director. “We invite the
opened Nov. 28.
construction project. entire community to come
Historically, “Black Friday” is the
We will also be looking at how apartments out and celebrate the season with us.”
busiest shopping day of the year.
will be offered to current residents of the The Yongsan Tree Lighting event will be
Unleaded gasoline sold for $1.984 per
one tower we currently occupy.” 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at the park next to the South
gallon, premium unleaded for $2.255
Hall also announced the approval of a Post Fire Station.
and diesel for $2.756.
new commissary for K-16 Air Base. “The The K-16 Air Base Tree Lighting will be
Officials said this is due to a reduction
Defense Commissary Agency approved our 5 p.m. Dec. 5 in front of the K-16 Air Base
in cost AAFES pays for fuel in the
request," Hall said. "Now, we have to go Community Activities Center.
Republic of Korea.
after funding.” The Hannam Village ceremony will be 6
“The AAFES fuel supplier in Korea
Hall said the air base is an enduring p.m. Dec. 8 at the Front Gate Circle.
lowered the wholesale cost Dec. 1, and
installation under the Yongsan Relocation Robinson said the December Community
AAFES was happy to pass along the
Plan. “This is a huge issue for K-16 Connection Magazine is out and available
savings to customers a few days early,”
residents,” he said. “We are very happy at all DFMWR locations. “Pick up a copy
said Shawn Dorcy, USAG-Yongsan
with this announcement.” to find out what's coming up during the
AAFES general manager.
The monthly community information holiday season,” he said.
Yongsan book donation promotes multiculturalism
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson publications in English or other languages
with compassionate understanding," he
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
noted.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan “We're happy to comply,” said USAG-
Library donated 200 books and 60 magazines Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall.
to the Library for Foreigners located in “Actions like this strengthen our Good
Wando, an island at the southern tip of the Neighbor Program. It's an opportunity
Korean peninsula. to share our culture with our Korean
This happened in result of Wando officials friends.”
corresponding requests to Yongsan officials Yongsan Library Director Dr. Esther
Yonngsan District Social Welfare Division workers
for books to help some 200 multicultural Kim said the publications were not new
collect boxes of books and magazines at the
families cope with nostalgia. but could be treasured by those who would Yongsan Library Nov. 26 to send to Wandoas part
Mayor of Wando Kim Jong-sik otherwise have nothing. of the Good Neighbor Program. — U.S. Army photo
notably stated in a memo that he has “The publications that we gave away were by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
witnessed a great increase of families with either donated by customers or were old
different cultural backgrounds through duplicates,” Kim said. the increasing cultural expansion in Wando
international marriages and an inflow of The new multicultural-catered library grow and is grateful for donations that
opened Nov. 28. help to ensure newcomers see they are not
foreign workers.
Kim said he looks forward to “seeing unnoticed.”
“It would be great if you could send us
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Garrison sees DUI increase

By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison

officials announced an increase in Driving
Under the Influence incidents from the same
quarter last year.
“We had six DUIs during the first
quarter of fiscal year 2008,” said Garrison
Emergency Services Director Ricky
Oxendine. “This quarter, we already have
had 12 incidents.”
As the community moves into the
holiday season, Garrison Commander Col.
Dave Hall expressed concern.
“This is something we need to
communicate to every one of our
Soldiers, Civilian Employees and Family
Members,” Hall said. “Drinking and
driving is not an option.”
Hall said the garrison is working closely Drunk driving results in tragic consequences. USAG-Yongsan officials encourage community members to call a taxi, use the buddy system or get a designated
with local law enforcement officials to ensure driver. — Courtesy file photos
checkpoints are effective.
“When an incident does occur, we work Garrison Safety Manager Russell Obey “Off post, violators must deal with the privileges are revoked, you'll face an
closely with the Korean National Police agreed. Korean authorities,” he said. “If convicted automatic five-year revocation of privileges,”
to process any SOFA (Status of Forces “It's a great time of year, but if you're for a DUI, violators could face fines of he said.
Agreement) member,” Oxendine said. not vigilant, and not concerned with safety, more than $1,500. By regulation, driving Oxendine said Yongsan Military police
In Korea, the legal limit for blood alcohol you can run into problems,” Obey said. privileges will be revoked for one year are extra vigilant during the holiday season
content is 0.05 percent. “If you do drink, do so responsibly and in Korea-wide.” and checkpoints are to be expected.
“You can have one or two beers and be moderation. Remember, never give safety Oxendine said depending on whether “One thing to remember is while at a
over the limit,” Oxendine said. “The best a day off.” the offender is a Servicemember or Civilian Korean National Police checkpoint you
course of action is to get a designated driver Oxendine said the consequence can vary Employee, additional disciplinary actions must cooperate with the authorities,”
or take a taxi. Use the buddy system. Don't from revocation of driving privileges to fines, could apply. Oxendine said. “Take the keys from your
drink and drive.” depending on the situation. “If you're caught driving while your friends. Don't let them drink and drive.”

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Leaders serve Thanksgiving meal
Ana Wallar spends her time as the Volunteer
Jewelry Associate for the Chosun Gift Shop.
She is also a nominee for the USAG-Yongsan
Volunteer of the Quarter.

What does she do?

Ana volunteers in the jewelry department
and was selected to be the Volunteer Jewelry
Associate. Her knowledge and expertise
assist in the sale of sterling silver, stones
and pearls.
She volunteers every open day and helps
unpack new merchandise as it arrives. Her
dependability and expertise in Chosun
merchandise is the reason she has been
selected to go on a buying trip to Beijing.
Where does she work? Ana Wallar, USAG-Yongsan Volunteer of the
The Chosun Gift Shop Quarter nominee.
How many hours per week?
10-15 Why does she volunteer?
Yongsan Servicemembers, Civilian Employees and guests enjoyed a traditional What impact does she have? She is a dedicated volunteer who
Thanksgiving meal Nov. 27 at the Three Kingdom's Inn Dining Facility. Her help is invaluable to not just the enjoys working with others. She donates
Army leaders served the meal. The senior leader of the day was Brig. Gen. Al Chosun Gift Shop, but the community as her time to help make the Chosun Gift
Aycock (right), Special Operations Command-Korea commander. a whole, because without volunteers like Shop an enjoyable experience for all the
One of the Soldiers Aycock served was Pvt. James Burkman (left), 19, who just her the community would not be able to customers.
arrived for his first tour of duty in Korea and is currently in-processing through the operate. If you would like to learn more about
Yongsan Readiness Center. Her assistance at the Chosun Gift Shop volunteer opportunities at Yongsan, call the
“This is good,” said Army Capt. Justin Hall (not pictured), accompanied by his helps to generate funds for welfare activities U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan volunteer
wife and four children. “This is the way to do it, for sure. I’m with family and the and scholarships of the American Forces coordinator at 738-7510 or the American
guys away from home.” — U.S. Army photo by David McNally Spouses Club. Red Cross at 738-3670.
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CFC deadline in coming days

By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YO N G S A N G A R R I S O N — T h e
Combined Federal Campaign donation
deadline has been extended from Dec. 3
to Dec. 15 to allow Military and Civilian
personnel the opportunity to give to a
charity of choice.
CFC is the world’s largest employee
focused program, which promotes and
supports philanthropy by allowing personnel
to choose from a number of charities for a
one-time or recurring donation.
“CFC’s campaign is running a little
behind this year, probably because of the
economy and everything, but we’re doing
pretty well here on Yongsan and we’re coming
back up to par,” said Sonja Goodman,
USAG-Yongsan CFC-O coordinator.
There a many charities to choose USAG-Yongsan CFC-O coordinator Sonja
from, but if one is unsure of where to Goodman points to a sign that shows the current
donate, Goodman recommends the amount of donations to the CFC from Yongsan
donation be made to the Family Support personnel Dec. 3 at garrision headquarters. —
and Youth Program. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
“When you give to FSYP, 100 percent
of it comes back to the installation “I encourage everybody to make a donation
DFMWR,” Goodman said. “They’re the because it does make a world of difference,
reason that the movies on post are free, even if it’s in your local community.”
they have youth activities, a teen center To learn more about making donations
and so much more.” or for additional information about the
Charitable donations can have effects Combined Federal Campaign, contact
far and wide. Goodman at 738-4008.
DECEMBER 5, 2008
Communities united
Thanksgiving, fellowship brings
Soldiers, local Koreans together
Courtesy of South Post Chapel
A time of Thanksgiving and fellowship
took place on Sunday, Nov. 23, in the
Sanctuary at South Post Chapel when the
10 a.m. Christian Congregation welcomed
into their kinship the vibrant young
people from the Mustard Seed Adult
Handicapped Home of Pa Ju City located
near Seoul. The parishioners hosted the
residents, comprised of 42 Korean men
and women, and gathered together with
them in worship and fellowship.
In addition to a masterful soloist
prayerfully singing the words of Psalm 27,
and an inspiring message from Chaplain
(Lt. Col.) David Crary, the worshippers
enjoyed the songs and dances of the
Mustard Seed community.
After the service, there was merriment
and joyful bonding in the Fellowship Hall
where a traditional Thanksgiving meal
Thanksgiving dinner teaches youth about heritage
By Audricia D. McKinney
Eighth Army Public Affairs
Thanksgiving came early for some
when the of the Republic of Korea Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
brought a piece of the American culture
to the young ladies of the Pearl S. Buck
International foundation by hosting a
special pre-Thanksgiving family dinner in
NEWS
was combined with Korean dishes such
as kimbab and spicy cabbage (kimchi).
People left the chapel feeling a sense
of spiritual intimacy and contentment
from the Sunday activities. One person
suggested that by giving of themselves they
were getting back much more in return.
A designated “love” offering was given
for the Mustard Seed Handicapped Home,
a community that has many needs. For
instance, they have high fuel/heating bills
and currently have no resources to pay
for them. Without charitable efforts they
would literally be left in the cold.
For more information on how you can
help, please contact Chaplain (Maj.) Sun
Macupa, 501st MI BDE Chaplain at sun.
macupa@us.army.mil .
For upcoming events in the season
of Advent and Christmas at South Post
Chapel, please contact South Post Chapel
or your unit chapel office.
order to demonstrate American traditions
and to teach the girls about their American
heritage Nov. 23.
Members of the college educated
African-American sorority prepared more
than 20 different dishes ranging from the
traditional turkey to pumpkin pie in order
to give their PSBI guests the most realistic
Thanksgiving dinner possible.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in
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Single Soldiers develop ‘Strong Bonds’
during training at Mt. Sorak retreat
A group of Soldiers from the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade recently received training to
help them make better relationship choices. 45 Single Soldiers attended Strong Bonds Training
from Nov. 24-26 at Mt. Sorak. The training was developed by Army chaplaincy from Jan Van
Epps’ book, How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk. The Army uses this training because it has proven
effective in helping Soldiers eliminate unhealthy relationship choices. The group also anjoyed a
morning hike to the top of Mt. Sorak during the retreat. Download this photo at www.flickr.com/
imcomkorea — Photo courtesy of the 501st BDE Chapel Office
conjunction with the PSBI foundation,
mentor several bi-racial young ladies, mostly
of the playing of a Jang-Go, a traditional
Korean drum.
Asian and African American, throughout “This is really nice opportunity to
the year so as to build a positive self image, interact with young ladies of the Pearl S.
educate about their ethnic backgrounds Buck International foundation said Carmen
and to teach the basic elements of life in Eltson, member of Delta Sigma Theta.
order to obtain self-efficiency. “Everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship
The festivities began with an arts and and all the hard work to coordinate this
craft activity teaching the girls how to make event paid off.”
turkeys out of paper bags and construction For more information on the Pearl S.
paper. The entertainment portion included Buck International Foundation please visit
a Hip-hop dance and a live performance www.psbi.org/site/PageServer.
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Legal Services Office offers important
information about Article 139 claims
Capt. Samuel K. Kim
Client Legal Services Division
Article 139 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice provides redress in cases
where property has been willfully damaged
or destroyed, or wrongfully taken, by
personnel who are subject to the UCMJ.
Article 139 assists in ensuring that a victim
is compensated directly by an offender. Any
person (military or civilian), business, or
organization may file an Article 139 claim.
Article 139 only covers personal or
real property that has either been willfully
damaged or wrongfully taken. “Willful
damage” is damage inflicted intentionally,
knowingly, and purposefully without
justifiable excuse. A “wrongful taking” is
any unauthorized taking or withholding
of property, with the intent to deprive,
temporarily or permanently, the owner
or person lawfully in possession of the
property. Article 139 does not apply to
claims for property damage resulting from
simple negligence, accidents, or for death or
personal injury. Article 139 also does not
apply to disputes over debts, contracts, or
ownership of property, unless the evidence
shows that a dispute is merely a cloak for an
intent to steal.
The procedures governing Article 139
claims are contained in Army Regulation
(AR) 27-20 (Claims) and Department
of the Army Pamphlet 27-162 (Claims
Procedures). Under these references, an
Article 139 claimant must file a written
complaint (that seeks a definite sum in
U.S. dollars) within 90 days of the incident
that gave rise to the claim. An Article 139
claimant can also file a verbal complaint
within 90 days of the incident that gave
rise to the claim, but must follow-up with a
written complaint within 10 days.
Any officer who receives an Article 139
claim must forward it to the Special Court-
Martial Convening Authority that has
UCMJ jurisdiction over the alleged offender
within two working days. If a claim appears
to be subject to Article 139 procedures,
the SPCMCA will, within four working
days, appoint an investigating officer to
investigate the claim using the informal
procedures of AR 27–20 and AR 15–6
(Procedures for Investigating Officers and
Boards of Officers). After the findings and
recommendations of the investigation have
received a legal review, the approval authority
can either disapprove or approve an Article
139 claim in an amount equal to, or less than,
the amount of the assessment limitations
established by AR 27-20. Claimants and
alleged offenders have additional due process
rights under AR 27-20, including the right
to request reconsideration. If an Article 139
claim is approved for payment, the local
finance office will be directed to withhold
the approved amount from the offender’s
pay, and pay it to the claimant.
For more information on the Article
139 claim process, please contact your local
military claims office.
USAG-Yongsan holiday religious services & programs
Catholic
Advent Community Penance Service
Date/Time
Dec. 17 1730-2100
Location
Memorial Chapel
Christmas Eve Family Mass Dec. 24 1600-1730 Memorial Chapel
Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass Dec. 24 2300-0130 Memorial Chapel
Christmas Day Mass (One Mass only) Dec. 25 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
Mary Mother of God Mass Dec. 31 1730-1900 Memorial Chapel
New Year’s Day Mass Jan. 1, 1130-1230 Memorial Chapel
Episcopal
Christmas Holy Eucharist Dec. 24 1900-2000 Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 21 1530-1800 South Post Chapel
Protestant
2008 KATUSA Praise & Worship Dec. 5 0900-1700 South Post Chapel
Christmas Play (Gospel) Dec. 7 1200-1300 South Post Chapel
Christmas Cantata Dec. 14 1000-1100 South Post Chapel
Christmas Musical Program Dec. 14 1000-1100 South Post Theater
Christmas Eve/Day Caroling/Fellowship Dec. 24 1800-2100 Allgood Hospital Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1830-1930 Hannam Village Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1900-2000 South Post Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 1900-2000 K-16 Chapel
Christmas Day Community-Wide Service Dec. 25 1500-1630 Yong Nak Church
(AIM-Korea – Busses depart South Post Chapel at 1400)
Watchnight Service Dec. 31 2000-0030 Hannam Village Chapel
Watchnight Service Dec. 31 2200-2400 South Post Chapel
For more information, call 738-3011
Combined Federal Campaign continues in Korea
United States Forces Korea has extended
the Combined Federal Campaign through
Dec. 15. Contact your organization’s CFC
representative for more information or to
donate to CFC.

Dec. 5-11

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Ghost Town Beverly Hills Chihuahua Eagle Eye
CASEY (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Flash of Genius Eagle Eye
No Show
No Show (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
Righteous Kills Flash of Genius Ghost Town (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Igor Igor
HENRY Eagle Eye
Quantum of Solace (PG) 1 (PG) 3 p.m.
(PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m. Quantum of Solace Flash of Genius
768-7724 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

HUMPHREYS TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

TBA
753-7716

HOVEY Flash of Genius Eagle Eye Righteous Kills No Show Ghost Town No Show
Australia
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
730-5412

Australia Nights in Rodanth

Australia Nights in Rodanth
KUNSAN (PG13) 6 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
No Show No Show No Show
Ghost Town (PG13) 6 p.m.
782-4987 (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Igor (PG) 1 p.m. Australia Australia Australia Quantum of Solace

OSAN Nights in Rodanthe Australia
Bangkok Dangerous (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 4 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 4:30 / 8 p.m.
784-4930 (R) 3:30/ 7 / 9:30 p.m.

RED CLOUD Quantum of Solace Beverly Hills Chihuahua Eagle Eye Flash of Genius Beverly Hills Chihuahua No Show Eagle Eye
(PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620

Traitor Miracle at St. Anna

STANLEY (R) 9 p.m. Righteous Kills Babylon A.D. Australia Miracle at St. Anna
(R) 7 p.m. No Show (R) 7 p.m.
Burn After Reading (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.
732-5565 My Best Friend’s Girl
(R) 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.

Australia Flash of Genius Flash of Genius Eagle Eye Eagle Eye

Bolt Bolt (PG13) 3:30 / 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG) 3 / 5:30 p.m. (PG) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. Ghost Town Ghost Town Ghost Town Righteous Kills Righteous Kills
Australia Australia (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 / 7 p.m. Bolt Burn After Reading Burn After Reading Burn After Reading Mirrors
(PG) 2 / 5 / 8 (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Collective Protestant
Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel (Liturgical) Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Protestant Sunday 0930 Hannam Village Chapel (Korean) 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
School-Coffee House 1000 South Post Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel 1030 K-16 Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
1100 Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Wednesday 1130 Bible Study-Coffee House Contemporary KATUSA Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Gospel Sunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Korean
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Korean
Wednesday 1800 Gospel Bible Study
Stanley Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Thurday 1900 Gospel Practice Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Stanley Chapel (Bible Study) Mass
COGIC United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Catholic Services 1130 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel Mass Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium KATUSA Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel Jewish
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Episcopal
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel 1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel army.mil, 723-6707
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel Jewish
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Catholic Services army.mil, 723-6707
Catholic Mass Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel 1130 Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel total religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea
Orthodox Service Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
1st and 2nd Sundays 1000 Old Hovey Chapel Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians
Later Day Saints 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel

Jewish Services Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Jewish Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
for helpful links and information

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 Eddie.kinley@korea.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose: Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 fredrick.wayne.garcia@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 Edward.martin7@korea.army.mil, 765-8004

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Seoul
Tower
gives great
city views
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

As winter weather brings clear skies

and cooler temperatures to Korea, the
opportunity to get out and discover the
local scenery has never been better.
Seoul’s skyline is unique because of a
landmark tower sitting atop Namsan in
the city’s center. Nam is Korean for south
and san means mountain. But, you’ll get a
confused look if you ask someone about
Nam Mountain. It’s commonly referred to
by its Korean name, Namsan Mountain.
The tower, built in 1969, was used as
a communication tower for radio and
television signals. It wasn’t until 1980 that
Seoul Tower was opened to the public.
The facility received extensive
renovations in 2005. Today, the complex
is a must-see tourist attraction.
On a clear day, visitors can see miles
of the cities terrain.
Seoul Tower is 777 feet tall. The
observation deck rotates slowly to give a
complete view of the city. There is also a
restaurant above the observation deck.
Two high-speed elevators whisk visitors
to the top and back. Underground is an
aquarium, World Folk Museum, Fantasy
Land and a 3-D theater.
Visitors can ride a cable car to the
tower, take a bus or taxi, drive or hike.
Next to the Namsan Public Library at
the base of the western slope is a park
with eateries and small zoo.This is where
the path to the staircais begins.The stairs
wind through the forest and up the side
of the mountain.
Along the way, there are plenty of
benches for rest and relaxation.An easier
way to get up Namsan is the cable car, but
the hike offers good exercise. Another
option is Seoul City Bus No. 2, or a drive
up the east road.
Hours for the tower observatory are
9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., but ticket sales stop
at midnight. There is a nominal fee for
adults and discounts for children to visit
the observation deck.
Korea offers many things to do
throughout the year. A visit to Seoul
Tower is a chance to see the city in a
unique and breathtaking way.
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Upcoming MWR events in Korea
FOCUS ON FITNESS
Christmas with The Embers
Dec. 17-20
Christmas with The Embers is a delightful and engaging experience that will
leave you with that wistful warm and cozy Christmas feeling through theater and
song. Superlative costume changes and theatrical props will keep you intrigued
along with original presentations of your favorite Christmas classics and brand
new Embers originals sure to set deep in your heart.
Dec. 17 Camp Casey, Warrior’s Club, 4 p.m.
Dec. 18 Yongsan Garrison, Moyer Theater, 7 p.m.
Dec. 19 Camp Walker, TBD
Dec. 20 Camp Humphreys, Super Gym, 7 p.m. Soldiers sing Myron Butler's "Stronger" while marching in battle gear during the 2008 U.S. Army
Soldier Show. Vocalists, dancers, technicians and drivers are needed for the 2009 U.S. Army
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Soldier Show. Application instructions are available on the Internet at www.ArmyMWR.com by
clicking on Recreation & Leisure, Entertainment, and then U.S. Army Soldier Show. View this
Dec. 25 - 31 photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps
December final month to apply for
The name itself brings to each of us images of an American icon. The Cheer-
leaders, the DOD and the USO have teamed up an unprecedented 49 times to
boost the morale of the men and women of our U.S. military at hundreds of bases
2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show
and outposts around the world. The ladies have their meals in the mess halls and
share in conversations about the Cowboys, happenings in the States and loved
ones at home.
By Tim Hipps
Dec. 25 Osan AB, Base Theatre, 3 p.m. FMWRC Public Affairs
Dec. 26 Kunsan AB, Wolfpack Fitness Center, TBD
Dec. 27 Yongsan Garrison, Collier Field House, 4 p.m. December 31 is the deadline to apply for
Dec. 29 Camp Casey, Carey Fitness Center, 7 p.m.
an audition to join the cast and crew of the
Dec. 30 Camp Humphreys, Super Gym, 7 p.m.
2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show.
Dec. 31 Camp Walker, TBD
Army Entertainment Division needs
vocalists, dancers, musicians, technicians
and specialty acts for the song-and-dance
Zumba Fitness classes available at Trent gym extravaganza that provides “entertainment
for the Soldier, by the Soldier.”
Zumba Fitness is Vocalists must submit a DVD or video
cassette that exhibits musical styles, vocal
offered from 5:30-
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays range and special talents emphasizing
and Thursdays at musical variety. A suggested format features
Trent Gym (by the a spoken introduction, a minimum of two
PX), upstairs. For songs of contrasting styles, and a segment
information, contact devoted to additional talents, such as dance
Shelton Coonfield, or instrumental ability. Musicians must also
Fitness Instructor, at submit an audio CD.
010-2041-7546 or Dancers must submit a DVD or video
via e-mail at: cassette that exhibits different styles of
dance. A spoken introduction, followed
fiercefit@hotmail.com by at least two performance numbers
illustrating various techniques, is required.
Both solo and partner-accompanied dances
are acceptable. Be sure to include additional
‘Good Neighbors’ learn martial arts talents, particularly vocals.
Vocalists who play musical instruments
are ideal candidates for the Soldier Show,
which will consider instrumentalists who
can sing.
Such candidates are not required to have
musician as their military occupational
specialty, but they should be proficient in
reading basic lead sheets or chord charts.
Musicians’ audition videos must include a
recording of a solo performance, which can
be supplemented by a recording with an
ensemble or band.
Singing ability is desired but not required,
and additional talents will be evaluated in
conjunction with proficiency on the primary
instrument, including singing, playing of
multiple instruments and dancing – which
should be revealed in the video.
The Army Entertainment Division’s
panel of judges will select Soldier-musicians
for live auditions based on the videos and
Soldiers and Family members of 8th U.S. Army were awarded the opportunity to learn application packets.
the ancient Zen martial art, Sunmundo, at the Golgul Temple located near Gyongju, Technicians are needed for audio, video,
South Korea in Mt. Hamwol Nov. 26-28. Golgulsa is the only cave temple in South Korea lighting, costuming and stage technology.
and was built during the Sixth Century. The martial arts training was part of a three-day Performers and technicians with experience
Good Neighbor Program tour to the city of Gyongju for 8th U.S. Army Soldiers and in theatre leadership, team building, and
Family members sponsored by Gangnam City. mechanical or electrical aptitude also will
be considered for positions such as stage
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manager. They must be available from Feb.
1 through Nov. 30.
Technicians must submit a resume
that illustrates experience in sound,
lighting, construction, carpentry or stage
management. Photographs of past work are
encouraged. Performers should also list their
technical experience, if applicable.
Drivers also are needed to help keep
the U.S. Army Soldier Show on the road.
Freightliner trucks and a commercial bus
are used to transport the cast, crew and
equipment around the country. Active duty,
Reserve and National Guard Soldiers with
a valid Class A driver’s license are preferred,
but applicants with any valid driver’s license
are eligible for training.
Application instructions and a letter of
release sample are available on the Internet at
ArmyMWR.com by clicking on Recreation
& Leisure, Entertainment, and then U.S.
Army Soldier Show.
If sending your nomination via the
U.S. Postal Service, mail your packet to:
United States Army Soldier Show, Attn:
2009 Selection Committee, P.O. Box 439,
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Via other carriers:
United States Army Soldier Show, Attn:
2009 Selection Committee, 6091 Sharon
Lane, Bldg. 1434, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
All nominees must have a minimum
of 90 days time in service remaining after
completion of the tour in Nov. 2009, and
be deployable worldwide. Soldiers selected
for the 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show must
have a change of duty or change of rater
evaluation report completed prior to leaving
their units.
Review of video auditions and technicians
is scheduled for mid-January and finalists
will be notified through their respective
regional headquarters by the Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command’s
U.S. Army Entertainment Division by Jan.
23. Temporary duty orders will be issued and
costs paid by FMWRC for Soldiers to travel
to Fort Belvoir for final auditions.
Those selected for the show will be
attached to FMWRC through Nov. 30, and
the others will return to their units.
For artistic and technical inquiries,
contact Tim Higdon at (703) 806-3698,
DSN 656-3698 or timothy.b.higdon@
us.army.mil. For military information,
contact 1st Sgt. Cynthia Moody at (703)
806-4937 or DSN 656-4937.
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Community brings best surprise from home

By Ken Hall hotel room,” said Burton.
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Instead, what he saw were two Civilians
he had never seen before – Cowen, the face
USAG-humphreys — One of of the voice he had spent years listening to,
the toughest times during a Soldier’s tour and Key Bank president Koehler.
overseas is the time spent away from home “After a few minutes in the hotel room,
and family. One U.S. Soldier stationed here this guy held out a microphone and began
recently received the surprise of a lifetime asking me questions, and I really didn’t
when his mother traveled across 14 time know what was going on,” said Burton. This
zones to pay him an unannounced visit. is when Dyson and the rest of the Soldiers
While thousands of people across of 1st Platoon kicked the final stage of the
southern Michigan knew Susan Harlow was surprise visit into action – calling for room
secretly plotting to visit her son, Sgt. Burton service to deliver some bottled water.
Harlow of 1st Platoon, 557th Military Police “I was still trying to figure out what was
Company, 94th MP Battalion here, Burton going on, then my mother walks into the
had no idea his family and his unit were room, and I nearly fainted,” said Burton.
plotting a Harlow family reunion. “My mom’s not a big traveler and I couldn’t
The surprise visit began back in June believe she got on a plane for 15 or 16 hours
when radio station 102.9 FM from Dundee, to get here. I’ll never forget the smile she had
Michigan, was broadcasting a live remote (Standing from left to right) 557th Military Police Company Soldiers – Pfc. Jonathan Frischman, on her face saying she knew the whole time
show, Breakfast with Bubba, from a fire 2nd Lt. Neal Dyson, Brian Cowen, Susan Harlow, Sgt. Burton Harlow and Bill Koehler; (kneeling and had put one over on me.”
station where Burton’s late father worked. from left to right) Pfc. Kyle Zimmerman and Sgt. Aaron Mixon – celebrate the Harlow family One of the most thoughtful, widely
Burton’s mother Susan and his sister Amy reunion at a hotel in Seoul recently. Michigan radio station 102.9 FM and Key Bank of Michigan supported surprise visits to a U.S. Soldier
were there for the broadcast. During the teamed up to organize and sponsor Susan Harlow to travel to South Korea to surprise-visit her ever by a Family Member featured a
radio show Amy asked host Brian Cowen for son, Sgt. Burton Harlow recently. — U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ratterree weekend-tour of the shops and restaurants of
a T-shirt for her brother who was a Soldier our unit – deserves and appreciates the around Korea who wanted to express their downtown Seoul with Cowen, Koehler and
serving in South Korea. support of his and all the other hometown support of the event and offered assistance Dyson joining the Harlow family.
Here in Korea, Burton listens to 102.9 communities. It was an absolute honor to with any coordination in making the visit Dyson said he wishes all parents,
FM by internet but didn’t catch that be involved with the surprise and to be with a success.” spouses, Family Members and friends of
particular broadcast. him to share in the experience.” With the support of thousands of Servicemembers reach out in support of the
“I always listen to 102.9 from my home Getting Burton to Seoul without him southern Michigan radio listeners tuning sacrifices they make.
town on the internet,” said Burton. “A suspecting the clandestine activities of his in to the daily broadcast of 102.9 FM and “Sometimes a simple letter, phone call
few months ago, I logged into the site one family and unit was no easy task, but Dyson radio station personality Cowen (known as or care package can mean the world to a
night and I couldn’t get the stream. It was said everyone involved on both sides were Bubba on the air), getting the Harlow family Servicemember serving far from home,”
just – gone.” determined to see Burton and his mother together was truly an example of an America he said.
Burton couldn’t listen because the reunited during his tour. supports you moment. Dyson said this Thanksgiving holiday is
radio station’s web master disabled the “We tried very hard to keep the entire “My chain of command told me that we just one of many Soldiers like Sgt. Harlow
live stream feed to his computer in the event a secret,” said Dyson. “During the were going to Seoul to pick someone up at spend away from their families and that a
barracks. Burton said he thought it was days leading up to the surprise visit, we a hotel and when we arrived to the hotel, I little taste of home can make a world of
just technical problems but that is where began receiving calls from commanders was expecting to see a Soldier waiting in the difference for all our troops.
the concealment of the planning for the
surprise visit began.
Cowen had come up with a great idea
while talking with Amy and Susan on the
air that morning: wouldn’t it be great if
Respect, Protect: World AIDS Day 2008
there was a way we could sponsor Susan
to travel all the way to South Korea to visit
her son?
Following that broadcast, obtaining a
sponsor to enable Susan to travel half-way
around the world to see her son became a
daily topic on Cowen’s morning show. This
is about the time Burton lost his connection
to the radio station’s internet broadcast.
“I found out during their visit here that
there were thousands of e-mails and letters
sent to Cowen in support of my mom
coming to Korea to visit me,” said Burton.
“I really should have known something was
up when I was unable to get the live stream
from the radio station for so many months.
Cowen told me during the visit how they
in fact blocked the internet stream to keep
me out of the action.”
It didn’t take long for Cowen to gain
sponsorship for Susan to travel. Key Bank
of Ann Arbor president Bill Koehler stepped
up and purchased plane tickets, hotel rooms
and rental cars for Susan, Cowen and himself
to travel to the Land of the Morning Calm to
surprise an unsuspecting, but very-deserving
Soldier with a three-day visit in Seoul.
“I thought it was an incredible idea and I
was probably just as excited to pull it off as
USAG-HUMPHREYS — Jean Dumoulin, (third from left) Capt. Michelle Ambersley, (far left) and Capt. Michael Sunwoo (right)
Sgt. Harlow’s mother and sister,” said 2nd
interacted with more than 300 Humphreys Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members during World AIDS Day Dec. 1 to promote health
Lt. Neal Dyson, Harlow’s platoon leader.
awareness and risk prevention. For more information log on to www.worldaidsday.org. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
“I believe that he – as much as anyone in
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News & Notes
Change in Sick Call Hours
75th Medical Company Area Support, U.S. Army
Health Clinic - USAG-Humphreys announced a
change in sick call hours. Effective Dec. 8, sick call
hours will be 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday
and Fridays. There will be no sick call Thursdays.
In the event of an emergency, dial 119 if living off
post, 911 if living on post or call the After Hours
clinic at 0505-753-8111.
Overseas Housing Allowance Survey
Your participation in this year Overseas Housing
Allowance (OHA) Utility Survey is critical to your
family receiving equitable OHA utility allowance. All
Servicemembers in Korea who reside off post and
receive OHA may access the survey beginning
Dec. 1 at https://www.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/survey/
novoha.html. The data gathered from the survey
is used to compute OHA Utility and Recurring
Maintenance Allowances for Service members
worldwide. The OHA survey will be available online
through Jan. 16, 2009.
Operation Santa Claus
Area III Post Offices will hold Operation Santa
Claus, a second mail call held only on Christmas
Eve, on Dec. 24 tentatively at 4 p.m. Mail Clerks
and Postal Officers will be notified via cell phone
Dec. 24 when the actual time for Operation Santa
Claus has been determined. Units must ensure
that the main APO has all current contact names
and cell phone numbers of Unit Mail Clerks and
Postal Officers no later than Dec. 10. For additional
information contact 1st Lt. Pelly at 753-6056.
Combined Federal Campaign Extended
The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign–Overseas
has been extended to Dec. 15. For more
information, see a CFC representative or visit www.
cfcoverseas.org to make a charitable contribution.
Federal Employee Health Benefit Plan
The FEHB Program’s annual Open Season
begins Nov. 10 and continues through Dec.
8. During this period, if you are eligible for
government benefits, you may enroll, change
plans or options, change from self-only to family
or from family to self-only, cancel enrollments,
and change your premium conversion option.
After Open Season, these options will only be
available under limited situations. Open Season
requests will be effective Jan. 4, 2009. For more
information visit www.opm.gov/insure.
Homeschooling Spouses Holiday Get-together
Homeschooling Spouses will gather on Monday,
Dec. 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Bldg. 510, Apt. 108.
Bring something from your home you just can’t
seem to get rid of to donate to someone. It’s the
re-gift party! Also bring a story to share of the
funniest, weirdest, or wildest Christmas present
you have ever received. Come ready to laugh
with us! Contact Elisabeth Townley at 010-
3144-0352 or elisabethtownley@yahoo.com.
New Humphreys Flickr Web Site
Want to get copies of photos of a community
event? It’s easy now that U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys has its own Flickr photo-sharing
webpage. To view or download your own
high-resolution images of community events
go to: www.flickr.com/usaghumphreys. USAG-
Humphreys Public Affairs Office will post
images weekly so check back often. Call 754-
8598 for more information.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and photos
in The Morning Calm Weekly, the USAG-
Humphreys Command Channel and on the
Humphreys Flickr web page. Please send
any story ideas and photos to Ken Hall at the
USAG-HumphreysPublic Affairs Office at
kenneth.david.hall@korea.army.mil or
call 754-8847.
AREA III
Fill’er up, please!
AAFES brings sub-$2 gas to Humphreys
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-humphreys — Just in
time for Christmas holiday savings, a new
AAFES gas station will officially open at the
intersection of Freedom and Victory Roads
is scheduled to open late next week.
When AAFES decided to build the
station, the construction phase of the project
took ten weeks to complete. The new station
will give as much as $12,000 per month in
collective automobile fuel cost savings back
to the community as the opening cost per
gallon for regular unleaded will be $1.98
– nearly $3 less than the average price per
gallon Humphreys commuters have paid at
the current DOL gas station.
“There were challenges as the contract was
both Army and AAFES,” said George Ricker,
Humphreys AAFES General Manager. “The
Army handled the landscaping and AAFES
handled all the above-ground type work, but
the real beauty of the project is that it was a
cooperative effort.”
Ricker said it was the collaborative efforts
of AAFES, Army and Korean contractors
that enabled the construction phase of this
project to be completed quickly.
“The ability to open a gas station in
just a couple of months is incredible as
it traditionally takes significantly longer
because of the complexity of some projects,”
said Ricker.
“The construction was fast, efficient, on-
time, and actually finished a couple of days
early,” he said.
David Frodsham, Deputy to the
Humphreys Garrison Commander said
Remembering the past as we build the future
Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin K. Humphreys not forgotten
Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin K. Humphreys.
— U.S. Army photo.
By Bob Frace
Suwon Recreation Manager
USAG-HUMPHREYS — It has been
47 years since the crash that took the lives
of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin K.
Humphreys and the seven crewmembers
AAFES General Manager George Ricker (second from left) conducts a site visit of the new
Humphreys AAFES gas station Dec. 1. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
gaining the new AAFES gas station is
excellent timing.
“We’ve been paying $4.97 for months
and I’ve been making excuses lately to go
over to Osan Air Base to save money,”
said Frodsham. “Everyone knows that gas
is down to $2 a gallon in the states, so
why shouldn’t we also pay the same? The
new station is excellent timing for the
Humphreys community to save money.”
Ricker said AAFES procures gas locally
in Korea allowing for significantly improved
prices over current Humphreys DOL fuel
point gas prices.
The Humphreys AAFES gas station
hours of operation will be Monday through
Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from
on board the H-21 Shawnee helicopter that
Humphreys was piloting.
Humphreys, along with co-pilot Chief
Warrant Officer William Lingle Jr., crew
chiefs Spc. Oscar Ramirez, Spc. Jack L.
White and three passengers, lost their lives
the morning of Nov. 13, 1961 when their
aircraft experienced mechanical failure and
crashed during a routine mission to Osan
Air Base.
Then, on April 21, 1962, the installation
known as K-6 sub post since the Korean War
was renamed Camp Humphreys, in honor
of Humphreys.
During a small ceremony on that
occasion, Major Smalley, the commander
of the 6th Transportation Company and
Humphreys’ unit commander, stated that
Humphreys was an officer with impeccable
standards and a man of sound judgment.
Humphreys had served as an enlisted
Soldier, pilot, and was also the Installation’s
Morale Welfare and Recreation officer.
Camp Humphreys has a long history
on the Korean peninsula. Originally, the
installation was home to Japanese forces from
1919 to 1945, during Japan’s occupation of
the peninsula. During the Korean War, the
installation became a vital post for United
States forces. It has continually served many
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9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m. There will also be a limited amount
of retail items available.
“You’ll be able to get items like windshield
wiper cleaner, air fresheners, oil, wiper
blades and snack food-type stuff,” said
Ricker. “The primary function will be as a
gas station, but it’s really going to be nice
to open this station and really save people
some money. We feel really good about that
and it’s what we should be doing for our
customers every day.”
The AAFES gas station is one of many
facility grand openings this year.
In the future, AAFES plans to open two
more shopette-sized gas stations and a car
care center at Humphreys.
units, Soldiers, and Civilians and has been
selected as the future headquarters of U.S.
Forces Korea.
In March 2007, Betty Humphreys,
widow of Chief Warrant Officer Humphreys,
visited the installation and gave a speech
during the official ceremony that changed
the name of Camp Humphreys to United
States Army Garrison Humphreys.
During her remarks, Mrs. Humphreys
said that although she was invited to the
official naming of the camp in honor of her
husband in 1962, she could not make the
journey at that time.
She added that she knows that her
husband would be proud of the many
changes occurring on the installation as
well as the Soldiers, Civilians and Family
Members who live and work here.
The on-going transformation and proud
heritage of U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys
can be seen everyday by the men and woman
of our Armed Forces, both Active and
Retired, their Families and the American
and Korean Civilians who have worked
under the Humphreys name since 1962.
The tireless efforts and ultimate sacrifices
of Soldiers like Chief Warrant Officer
Benjamin K. Humphreys and the men of
his crew will never be forgotten.
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Area III ROKA Support Group welcomes new CSM

By Pfc. Kim, Hyung-joon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — The Area III
Republic of Korea Army Support Group
held a change of responsibility ceremony
here on Nov. 24 for its command sergeant
major, the highest noncommissioned officer
among ROKA personnel serving alongside
the U.S. Army in Area III.
Command Sgt. Maj. Park, Sang-yeon
handed his position over to Command Sgt.
Maj. Jang, Dae-sung during the ceremony
in the MP Hill Gym. The wives of the two
command sergeants major, various senior
officers and noncommissioned officers from
Area III U.S. and ROK forces and Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers
and U.S. Soldiers attended the event.
The host of the ceremony, Maj. Choi
Jung-rak, commander of Area III ROKA
Support Group, praised Park for his role in
the perfect accomplishment of all missions
by Area III KATUSA Soldiers.
“Command Sgt. Maj. Park has made
essential accomplishments in various fields
for the KATUSAs’ perfect completion of
missions. He developed mutual friendship
between the Republic of Korea and the
United States and enhanced ROK-U.S.
combined operational capabilities by
devoting himself to not only keeping close
Area III ROKA Support Group Command Sgt. Maj. Jang Dae-sung speaks during a change of contact with the U.S., but also organizing
responsibility ceremony held Nov. 24. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Hyung-joon creative friendship activities,” Choi said.
Choi had even greater expectations for
the new command sergeant major. After
describing Jang’s past duty assignments in
the ROKA Special Forces, a United Nations
peacekeeping mission in East Timor and
four terms as sergeant major in other units,
Choi said, “His credentials are impeccable
as a proven NCO with both military
knowledge and experience.”
Jang emphasized physical and mental
strength, adherence to regulations, and team
spirit as the three points he deemed most
important to KATUSAs serving in Area III
and promised to continue to accomplish
the mission as Area III command sergeant
major, “with fiery passion.”
Park, who also served in the ROKA
Special Forces and UN Peacekeeping
mission since his enlistment in 1982, will
move on to serve as command sergeant
major for 2nd Infantry Division RSG.
“My service for the past 22 months as
command sergeant major of Area III RSG
has enabled me to learn and experience
many valuable things and I will take all the
good memories with me to the next level,”
Park said.
Park did not forget to praise the KATUSA
Soldiers in the crowd, saying, “The KATUSA
Program was established 58 years ago and
this certainly is a great achievement and
tradition that will not be replaced by any
means. You are the centerpiece of the ROK-
U.S. Alliance.”

Humphreys Transportation Motor Pool helping young lives

By Bob McElroy
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG-HUMPHREYS — Civilian
employees from the Humphreys Garrison
Transportation Motor Pool and the
Directorate of Logistics demonstrated the
spirit of giving recently by raising nearly
$1,400 for three local school children.
Led by Chief Warrant Officer Charles D.
Kim, the officer in charge of the TMP and
DOL director Rick Slawson, the employees
held a fund-raising luncheon on Oct. 16 and
raised $1,375 for the children.
The money will cover 12 months for
each student’s school lunch meals as well as
study materials.
Kim established the program last year
to provide money for school lunches and
supplies for three local children from single-
parent homes. Last year’s donations totaled
more than $1,100.
The three students attend Buyeong
Elementary School near here. They are:
• Na, Hi-ra, a 12-year-old girl in the
sixth grade who has only a father. Her father
works as a heavy laborer on construction
jobs for minimum income or less. Na hasn’t
been able to pay for her school lunches for
five months.
• Yi, Chung-woo, 11-year-old boy in
the fifth grade. He has only a father and Rick Slawson (left), the director of Humphreys Directorate of Logistics presents a cash donation to So, Jae-yong, a 10 year old fourth grader at
two elder sisters. His father has been sick nearby Buyeong Elementary school. Chief Warrant Officer Charles D. Kim (center) and Yim, Ul-jae, Buyeong Elementary School principal look
for a while and cannot work. He hasn’t on. Find this photo and more online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
been able to pay for his school lunches for and have heavy debts. They couldn’t pay provide relief to those less fortunate in the participate in our fund raising.
several months. their electrical and phone bills or his school local community. And, because of the generosity and caring
• So, Jae-yong, a 10-year-old boy in lunch money for months. We had TMP and Organizational of the Humphreys Directorate of Logistics,
the fourth Grade. His parents do not have Slawson said that DOL employees raised Clothing and Individual Equipment issue three local students will not go hungry or
enough income to support their children the money to help people in need and participation, Slawson said. Anyone can want for study materials this year.
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New brew - USFK’s largest, newest

Starbucks coffee opens in Daegu
By Kwon, Min-seok
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER – For many Americans,

Starbucks is a great place where they can
rest and enjoy social interaction, an oasis
in the tiring moments of their busy daily
routines. According to Howard Schultz,
the owner of the Starbucks company, in his
book Pour Your Heart Into It, “In some local
communities, Starbucks became the ‘third
place’, (after the home and office) where
many people can have social interaction, as
if it is an extension of their front yards.”
USAG-Daegu community residents can
now enjoy the soothing nature of Starbucks
coffee with the arrival of the garrison’s
first Starbucks Coffee, in association with
AAFES. A grand opening ceremony was
held at Camp Walker’s Bldg. S-340, now
otherwise known as Starbucks, Nov. 26.
“The opening moments of Starbucks
here are very exciting,” said Store Manager
No, Hyun-chong. “It is also remarkable
in that it is the fifth Starbucks at a U.S.
Army garrison in Korea, and the very first
opportunity to serve so many people in the As 19th ESC Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Xavier P. Lobeto looks on, Stacey Neubig receives a certificate of appreciation from
Daegu community on post.” USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier during the latest Volunteer Recognition Ceremony held at Camp Henry’s
Hundreds of people gathered and ACS, Nov. 21. — U.S. Army Photo by Kim, Keun-kyo
jammed inside the store, which is the
largest of all Starbucks stores on Army List of Outstanding Organizational Volunteers
installations in Korea, to celebrate the
opening event which began with a ribbon- (From left) AAFES General Manager Kurt Brunen , USAG-Daegu Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier, Store Manager No, Hyun-chong,
cutting ceremony. The many visitors Starbucks Operational Team Leader Lim, Yi-seop and Starbucks Agent Park, Seong-sik begin Starbucks’ first official business day at
made the store’s first official business day USAG-Daegu with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Camp Walker’s Bldg S-340, Nov.26. — U.S. Army Photo by Kwon, Min-seok
a successful beginning, filling it with a
celebratory atmosphere and warm moments exception; these two customs will apply frequency and efficiency for both customers tasteful coffee or snack can visit Starbucks,
as they enjoyed themselves – and of course, there as well. In so doing, all baristas, (those and employees. located next to Camp Walker’s AAFES Post
the Starbucks coffee and baked goods. who make and serve coffee to the public) “I had been waiting for its opening Exchange. It is open from 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.,
In order to serve customers in an who have expertise in a variety of coffees and and I’ve been excited…tapping my toes… Monday through Sunday.
accessible and friendly manner in which making coffee of the best quality taste, will since I first got here and heard about (the No hopes that Starbucks will become a
people can experience warmer and better not only have more intimate conversations opening of Starbucks) in March,” said close and familiar friend to its customers at
feelings every time they visit Starbucks, with customers, but also eliminate empty family member DeLinda Brown. “I love the USAG-Daegu.
each employee, including store managers, formalities and vanity that can exist on a staff warm atmosphere here and I will probably “Our new Starbucks store will steadily
puts on their own individual ‘nick-name so that they can feel free to communicate be one of their best customers, visiting here offer good service, which will get better
tag’ and wears a uniform apron, regardless with each other, considering themselves very often.” and better for customers in the Daegu
of whether they are a new employee or a partners. These small but important efforts Anyone who wants to enjoy a cozy community, to feel more comfortable with
manager. USAG-Daegu’s Starbucks is no will result in increased communication atmosphere and the warmth of a cup of us,” she concluded.

Camp George & Camp Carroll Gate Construction Notice

Camp George’s Gate #3 and Camp Carroll’s Gate #1 are scheduled for construction to upgrade Access Control Point procedures beginning Dec.15, and lasting for
the next eight months. These gate modernization projects fulfill security and uniformed construction criteria requirements. When completed, they will significantly increase
the security of our installations for our community residents and workforce.

The construction of Camp George’s Gate #3 is conducted lane by lane (in- and out-lane). Therefore, pedestrians and vehicles are allowed to use Gate #3 during the construction
period. All personnel requiring access to Camp George’s Gate #3 are advised to take precautions with the following issues:

Community residents and employees can anticipate traffic congestion during the construction period. Accordingly, everyone entering Camp George’s Gate #3 in the
morning is advised to arrive 20-30 minutes earlier than usual.

All drivers using gates should pay full attention and use safe driving practices. Lane-by-lane upgrade construction of Gate #3 will be conducted while the gate is used for
entering traffic, as usual.

Camp Carroll will close Gate #1 beginning at 10 a.m., Dec. 15 for construction. Gate #2 will open prior to Gate #1 on the morning of the same day, Dec. 15, making the
closing and opening times overlap each other. Community residents and employees will use Gate #2 until the construction is completed in August, 2009.

If you have any questions about the security process, contact Directorate of Emergency Services, Robert F. Nelson, at 764-4106 or 010-9261-2006, or email: Robert.f.nelson@
korea.army.mil. For any questions about gate construction, contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Kim, Jong D., at 768-7541 or kimjong@korea.army.mil.
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NANTA
NANTA is a non-verbal performance
of reckless rhythms that dramatize
customary Korean percussion in a
strikingly comedic stage show. Enjoy
NANTA at Daegu Citizens Hall, 6 p.m,
Dec 28. Transportation and tickets will
be provided. The bus will depart from
Camp Walker’s Commissary parking
lot at 5 p.m. To get tickets or for more
information call 768-8912.
CYS Services Parent Advisory
Council Meeting
Join us Dec. 10 from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
at Camp Walker’s School Age Services
Bldg. #257 to make a difference in
helping to improve the quality of Child,
Youth and School Services programs.
Participants will enjoy a free spaghetti
dinner, and will also receive a coupon for
five percent off full-day child care fees.
For more information, contact Marie
Johnson at 764-5467.
DSA Ho-Ho Holiday Social
Calling all Daegu Spouses Association
members and those who wish to join!
Join us for a Holiday “White Elephant”
gift exchange, where we’ll play “Steal
the Gift” and enjoy some traditional
holiday goodies. Bring a wrapped gift,
something you have around the house
- re-gifting is highly encouraged, but if
you feel compelled to buy something,
the limit for new items is $10. Join us
at the Slade quarters, 109-B Camp
Walker, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.
RSVP to Lara Fiscus at 053-210-6060.
Protestant Women of the Chapel
You’re invited to join the Protestant
Women of the Chapel on Wednesday,
Jan. 7 for the program, “God is in the
Details.” PWOC meets in Camp Walker’s
Chapel Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays
from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. We will begin a
new semester of Bible studies, Dec. 14.
Child care is provided. Contact Gail Lee
at pandglee@familee6.net.
AAFES Closures, Camp Henry
Camp Henry AAFES Facilities are
currently closed due to DPW renovations.
The American Eatery will be closed until
Dec. 27, but a mobile food unit is being
provided. For more information contact
Rebecca Bradt at 764-5188/ 768-8670.
Annual Post
Children’s Christmas Party
Daegu’s VFW Post 10033 will hold
its Annual Post Children’s Christmas
Party Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. A
Christmas movie, food and fun, clowns
and a magic show as well as a special
appearance by you-know-who are
planned. RSVP by Dec. 17, or contact
Ralph Connor at 765-8856 for more
information.
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AREA IV
Volunteer Registration Drive Month
By LaVita Vincent
USAG-Daegu
Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator
Why do you volunteer? To acquire job-
related skills? Have fun? Give back to the
community? Invest spare time? Meet new
people? Improve your resume? Feel good
about yourself ? Forget your own troubles?
Teach your children about community? Make
a difference? Gain a better understanding
of people? Learn about motivating others?
Improve communication skills? Make a
friend? Gain a new perspective? Get out of the
house? Take action on something you believe
in? Voice your opinion or Get involved? Call
and get started voluntering! Volunteering is
important and the first to benefit is you.
This month ACS is trying to get all
volunteers who registered in the past (on
paper) and those interested in volunteering
to do so by going online and becoming a
registered volunteer. Using the system and
registering online shows how many volunteers
USAG-Daegu has available and the money
they save the community Volunteering helps
with resource and work force questions.
The system can show individual hours,
organization hours and unit hours. It’s a very
useful tool for tracking volunteer hours and
creating new positions. It also ensures that
we recognize the wonderful volunteers we
have – no one is overlooked. It helps each
organization reach volunteers when needed
for a special event and sends mass email to all
registered volunteers. It travels with you when
you leave and enables you to volunteer at your
next location before you leave. It tracks your
awards, training and hours at a touch.
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USAG-Daegu Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator, LaVita Vincent(standing) teaches Cakiat
Robert how to register as a volunteer online. — U.S. Army Photo by Kwon, Min-seok
Both volunteers who have previously Contact for their organization. If you are an
registered in the Army Community Service OPOC, but not registered at this point, email
office on paper and new volunteers can vincentl@korea.army.mil and let her know
go to www.myarmylifetoo.com – click on you want to be the OPOC. She will send
‘Register’ and then become a volunteer. you an invitation and then, upon approval,
You can click on ‘Opportunity locator’ to you will be allowed to add positions to your
find many organizations listed in the Daegu organization, verify the volunteer hours and
community. Each organization lists positions accept the volunteer applications.
you can apply for. You will receive an email Units can register as a whole and track
from the organization point of contact or hours as an unit. If you need help establishing
the Volunteer Coordinator letting you know this, call LaVita Vincent @ 768-8126 or
you have been accepted, and what to do to email @ vincentl@korea.army.mil.
start. Doesn’t that sound easy? It takes about Help get all volunteers registered online
two minutes to finish and you can start by the end of December, so we can start
volunteering. If you are volunteering with out the New Year by showing the many
children, you are required to complete a volunteers we have in USAG Daegu. Your
background check by the organization prior help in making this happen is appreciated.
to volunteering, in accordance with Army ACS representatives will come to your
Regulation 608-1. organization and provide training to help
OPOC- The person who wants/needs the get all volunteers/OPOC registered at one
volunteers and will be the supervisor also needs time, or you can schedule a one-on-one
to be registered as the Organization Point Of appointment at ACS, 768-8126.
Camp Walker Community
holds Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony at
Soldier Memorial Chapel
It is finally that time of the year – Christmas! Camp
Walker’s Soldier Memorial Chapel welcomed the entire
USAG Daegu community to celebrate its Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 1. The attendance of hundreds
of Soldiers, civilians and especially children made this a
highly successful event.
Chaplain (Maj.) Kinley officially opened the event
with an invocation, the holiday lights were lit and children
from the Love and Hope Orphanage sang Christmas
carols to the delight of the crowd.
The highlight of the evening was day was the
‘Lighting of the Trees’. Children joined 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) Commanding General,
Brig. Gen. Xavier P. Lobeto and USAG-Daegu Garrison
Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier to turn on the
lights. Linking hands, the group counted to three, then
successfully and joyfully lit the trees and the Chapel to
officially begin the holiday season.
Santa Claus arrived on a substitute sleigh, a fire truck
with its lights flashing. The children followed Santa
into Fellowship Hall for photos with him and everyone
enjoyed a delicious buffet-style meal and fellowship.
(Top) Soldiers, civilians and their family members came
together as a community at Soldier Memorial Chapel for
a “Christmas Tree Lighting” ceremony, Dec. 1.
(Bottom) Jonathan Javier Vallejo spends some quality
time with Santa Claus following the lighting ceremony.
— Story and Photos by Kim, Keun-kyo
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SMA Preston visits Camp Henry Safety Corner

How to make Jingle Bell Time a safe time!
• Unplug light string before
replacing a bulb. Review the original
package to verify proper wattage
and voltage.
• Never use electric lights on a metallic
tree; use colored spot lights.
• Make sure trees hung with Christmas
lights are not touching power lines.
• If a real tree is used, ensure that the
tree always has water.
Sergeant Major of the Army, Kenneth O. Preston addresses Soldiers at the Camp
Henry Theater, Nov. 26 during a tour of U.S. Army Forces Korea installations. — • After parties, check around and
U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock under sofa and chair cushions for
smoldering cigarettes. (Provide lots
of ash trays!)
Local Daegu students graduate English Camp • Install at least one carbon monoxide
detector in your home.
• Have an operable fire extinguisher
readily available.
• Ensure that smoke detectors are
working properly.
• Use only outdoor lights outside • Avoid overloading wall outlets and
your home. extension cords.
• Examine light strings each year, • Keep outdoor electrical connectors
discard worn ones. above ground and out of puddles
• Fasten the bulbs securely and point and snow.
the sockets down. • Do not use candles on or around
• Avoid moisture build-up. Christmas trees.
• Connect no more than three
(From left) Nam-Gu District Mayor, Lim, Byong Heon, Kyung-sang Middle School
strands together.
student Lee, Yu-ri and USAG-Daegu HHC Commander Capt. Sylvia D. Johnson • Never use indoor extension
pose for a photo during the English Camp graduation hosted by USAG-Daegu cords outside. Happy Holidays!
HHC Soldiers, Nov.26. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock
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This week’s USAG-Daegu job profile:
Okyong West
USAG-Daegu IRF Program Manger
How do you help USAG-Daegu to
accomplish its mission?
My role is to provide the most current
information on local maps, tours, restaurants
and any other areas that our Soldiers,
civilians, retirees and their families are
interested in during their USAG-Daegu
tour. As Information, Referral & Follow up
Program Manager, I collect local program
brochures and event information for our
Okyong West, IRF Program Manager
community. Since I am Korean and
American, I provide assistance in translation
to improve understanding of both cultures
for USAG-Daegu customers.
What skills or qualities does your job
require?
Communication skills. The most
important part of my job is to be customer-
oriented. Of course, English speaking
competency is a must.
What do you like most about your job?
I love meeting new people and helping
others. That really makes me happy. I
am very fortunate and grateful that I can
understand both languages to assist my
co-workers and the customers who need
immediate assistance. I am very proud
and happy to be on the Army Community
Service team and serve the USAG-Daegu
Community.

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE

APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

KOEZ08137954 Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist GS-12 MSC-K, Cp. Carroll 10 Dec 08
KOEZ08783038R-1 Marine Cargo Specialist GS-9 837th Trans Bn, Busan 21 Feb 09
KOEZ08121747 Automotive Mechanic Supervisor WS-12 MSC-K 12 Dec 08
KOEZ08135634 Traffic Manager GS-12 MSC-K 12 Dec 08
KOEZ08135630 Supv Logistics Management Specialist YC-3 MSC-K 12 Dec 08
KOEZ08907544R Contact Representative GS-4-7 168th Med Bn, Cp. Walker 10 Dec 08
KOEZ08070612 Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) GS-12 TNOSC, Cp. Walker 09 Dec 08
KOEZ08096673 Interdisciplinary; Counseling Psychologist GS-11 ASAP, Cp. Carroll 10 Dec 08
or Social Worker
KOEZ08149219 Quality Assurance Specialist YA-2 AFSBN-NEA, CP. Carroll 11 Dec 08
KOEZ08128532 Supv Director, Emergency Services YC-2 DES, Cp. Walker 10 Dec 08
KOEZ08664176R-1 Supv Contract Spec YC-2 CCK- Cp. Henry 10 Dec 08
KOEZ08156453 Supv Human Resources Specialist YA-2 CPOC, Cp. Henry 14 Dec 08
KOEZ08159209 Adminstrative Support Assistance YB-2 CHRA, Cp. Henry 14 Dec 08

APF KN & 3RD COUNTRY FAMILY MEMBERS

SA-09-0139T Store Worker (NTE 3 Months) KWB-4 Commissary, Cp. Carroll 10 Dec 08

NAF KN & 3RD COUNTRY FAMILY MEMBERS

SN-09-0046T Laborer KWB-2 Lodging, Cp. Carroll 10 Dec 08
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951

PAID ADVERTISING
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