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Daegu honors
Inside

Casey Paintball K-16 community

enthusiaists take discovers local Alliance with
aim at fun Fun Fair ‘Friendship Week’

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8th Army hosts local athletes

American, Korean youth team-up for ‘Good Neighbor’ soccer match, clinic

See page 18
for full story
Andrew McClung, 29, and Joshua Elder
chase down the ball during a spirited 8th
Army Good Neighbor Program Youth Soc-
cer match April19. — U.S. Army Photo By
Edward Johnson
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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: Aggravated Assault; Resisting Ap-

prehension; Disorderly Conduct; Under Age
Drinking; Failure to Obey Order or Regulation
(2ID Policy Letter #8); At 1920 Hrs, 12 APR
08, SUBJECT #1 entered VICTIM #1 room, for
reason(s) unknown, held a knife to VICTIM #1
throat telling VICTIM #1 to get out of the room.
SUBJECT #1 then attempted to stab VICTIM #2
in the leg while VICTIM #2 was lying down on
the bed. There was no verbal altercation prior
to this incident and SUBJECT #1 had not been
provoked in anyway. SUBJECT #1 was appre-
hended and transported to the USAG-Casey
PMO where SUBJECT #1 was administered a
PBT with a result of .189% BAC. SUBJECT #1
was further processed and detained for pre-trial
confinement. SUBJECT #1 then became bellig-
erent and refused to follow instructions by the
MP, and showed blatant disrespect for military
authority as SUBJECT #1 continued to use pro-
fanity towards various NCOs and Officers. At
1330 Hrs, 13 APR 08, SUBJECT #1 was advised
of SUBJECT #1 legal rights, which SUBJECT
#1 invoked. At 1400 Hrs, 13 APR 08, SUBJECT
#1 was transported by SUBJECT #1 unit to the
249th Confinement Facility, USAG-Humphreys.

AREA II: Entry #1Purchase in Excess of Per-

sonal Needs SUBJECT #1 was observed by
MP purchasing 4 packages of Newborn shirts, 4
packages of Gerber zip-front shirts, 2 packages
of Gerber gowns, 2 packages of Gerber One-
sies, 6 packages of men undershirts, 3 boxes of
Centrum vitamins, 3 boxes of Polygrip, 2 boxes
of Tylenol, 3 bottles of Omega 3 vitamins, 3
boxes of Sensodyne toothpaste, 2 Estee Lauder
dusting powders, 2 bottles of Estee Lauder soft
clean, 3 Estee Lauder fresh ivory mist boxes,
3 Estee Lauder bright skin tone moisturizers, 3
bottles of Estee Lauder soft clean moisturizer, 2
Estee Lauder re-nutriv lotions, and 1 Panasonic
cordless handset and base phone in excess of
SUBJECT #1 personal needs. SUBJECT #1 was
detained and transported to the USAG-Yongsan
PMO by MP where SUBJECT #1 was advised of
SUBJECT #1 legal rights, which SUBJECT #1
waived, rendering a written sworn statement de-
nying the offense. SUBJECT #1 was processed,
issued an Order to Show Cause memorandum
and released on SUBJECT #1 own recognizance
due to SUBJECT #1 sponsor being out of the
country. SUBJECT #1 RCP was retained.
AREA III: Entry #1 Wrongful Destruction of Pri-
vate Property; Conduct Unbecoming a Member
of Military Service; KNP notified to the USAG-
Humphreys PMO of a Destruction of Private
Property. Investigation revealed SUBJECT #1
struck VICTIM #1 vehicle’s hood, passenger side
door, and passenger side mirror by kicking and
striking with a closed hand. SUBJECT #1 was
apprehended and transported by KNP to the
Pyongtaek Main KNP Station where SUBJECT
#1 was charged with ROK Criminal Law, ART
#266 (Damage to Private Property). SUBJECT
#1 was released into MP Custody on a CJ Form
2 and transported to the USAG-Humphreys PMO
where SUBJECT #1 was administered a PBT
with a result of .130% BAC. SUBJECT #1 was
not advised of SUBJECT #1 legal rights due to
SUBJECT #1 suspected level of intoxication.
SUBJECT #1 was processed and released to
SUBJECT #1’s unit. At 1227 Hrs, 12 APR 08,
SUBJECT #1 reported to the USAG-Humphreys
PMO where SUBJECT #1 was advised of SUB-
JECT #1 legal rights, which SUBJECT #1 waived,
rendering a written sworn statement neither ad-
mitting nor denying the offenses. SUBJECT #1
stated SUBJECT #1 did not recall committing the
offenses.
The Peace Bell celebrates the new millenium. It weighs 21 tons, stands on top of 21 steps, with an area of 21 pyeong (Korean measurement for
space). — U.S. Army Photo By Edward Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
Seoul Lantern Fest (May 3 – 4)
The Celebration Committee for Buddha’s Birthday Seoul is
celebrating with a festival of lanterns in May. Everyone`s invited
to the resplendent Lotus Lantern Festival, where thousands
of gathered lanterns brighten our minds and our world.
Participants can enjoy an exhibition of traditional lanterns May
2 at Bongeunsa Temple, Samseong-dong; the eve celebration
of the festival on the streets of Insa-dong, featuring shows and
a parade May 3 from 7-9 p.m. in front of Jogyesa Temple;
the Buddhist Street Fest at which participants can create their
own lantern, sample temple food, make traditional art pieces
and enjoy song and dance performances May 4 from noon to
7 p.m. on the street in front of Jogyesa Temple in Insa-dong;
the Lantern Parade features floats and 100,000 lanterns May
4 from 7-9:30 p.m. from Dongdaemun to Jogyesa Temple;
and the Finale May 4 from 9:30-10:30 p.m. on the street in
front of Jogyesa Temple. Transportation: KTX (Seoul Station
- Subway Line #1-Jonggak station); Express Bus (Express Bus
Terminal - Subway Line #3-Anguk station). Accomodation
motels around Jogyesa temple and Insa-dong information: Tel :
02)722-2206 Fax : 02)722-2203 E-mail : ipogyo@buddhism.
or.kr. More information about his event can be found at www.
LLF.or.kr/eng or www.tour2korea.com
Busan Aquarium (Busan)
The Busan Aquarium houses more than 35,000 kinds of fish,
algae, reptiles, and amphibians. This state-of-the-art facility is
one of Korea’s top aquariums. The Busan Aquarium has three
underground levels as well as an outdoor park. In the first
underground level visitors can find a simulator, souvenir shop,
and several places to eat, while in underground levels two and
three, there are various aquariums. The third underground
level boasts a seabed tunnel. One feels like they are walking
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along the ocean floor as they pass through this tunnel with
numerous species of fish and sharks swimming above. This is
one of the most popular areas of the aquarium and guarantees
to be a special experience. The simulator will stretch your
imagination and give you the tingling feeling of experiencing
life on the ocean floor. The Busan Aquarium is open year-
round. For more information, visit www.busanaquarium.com
or www.tour2korea.com. Or call the Busan Aquarium at Tel.
+82-51-740-1700.
Imjingak (Gyeonggi-do Province)
“Peace” is the theme at Imjingak, an educational park and
memorial site located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line
in Gyeonggi-do Province. Monuments, Unification Park and
North Korea Center are located in Imjingak along with “Peace
Land”— a small amusement park for children. Hundreds of
photos and documents showing the stark reality of North Korea
are displayed in the North Korea Center of Unification Board.
Outside, there are 12 kinds of tanks and weapons on display
that were used during the Korean Conflict. Mangbaedan is
famous as the place where people from North Korea visit and
perform ancestral rites by bowing toward their hometown
every Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok. The Bridge of the
Freedom, South Koreans crossed when they came back from
North Korea, stands behind Mangbaedan. In front of Imjingak,
there is the Gyeongui Train Line which was destroyed during
the Korean Conflict in 1950, but has been reconstructed.
Visitors can also see the “Peace Bell” built in honor of a new
millennium. The bell was sounded on New Year’s Eve in 2000.
Imjingak is open every day except Mondays and holidays. It is
located about an hour north of Seoul near Imjingak Station in
Paju. Tourist Information: +82-31-953-4744 (English).
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Scouts enjoy fun in the sun at Day Camp
Cub Scout Pack 89 was treated to a Day Camp April 20 at USAG Yongsan. Activities included
tug-of-war and air rocket launching. — U.S. Army Photo By Edward Johnson
PCS
Transportation and Travel “It’s Your Move”
Army Pamphlet 55-2 on the SDDC Home
Page at www.sddc.army.mil for further
helpful shipping information.
DoD customers (Servicemembers, retirees
and Department of Defense Civilians) now
enjoy Full Replacement Value protection
on most DoD-funded personal property
shipments.
Un d e r t h e F RV p r o g r a m , t h e
transportation service provider/carrier is
liable for the greater of $5,000 per shipment
or $4 times the net weight of the shipment
(in pounds), up to $50,000. The Military
Surface Deployment and Distribution
Sorority kicks off ‘May Week’ activities
The Republic of Korea Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is gearing
up for its annual May Week Celebration.
May Week is a national initiative held
annually for chapters to showcase programs
centered around the Sorority’s Five Point
Programmatic Thrust as well as emphasize
scholastic achievements, educational
opportunities, and cultural awareness in
the community.
The Five Point Programmatic Thrust
consists of the following: Economic
Development, Educational Development,
International Awareness and Involvement,
Physical and Mental Health, and Political
Awareness and Involvement. The Chapter
has worked tirelessly in the community to
promote and bring awareness in each of these
areas such as the Angel Tree, Delta Academy/
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Command has published a detailed set of
guidelines that governs FRV coverage on
its website. DoD customers can find the
website at www.sddc.army.mil; click Full
Replacement Value Protection. Further
FRV information can be found on various
Military Claims Office web sites.
The IMCOM Korea Installation
Transportation Offices remain committed to
doing everything possible to help ensure you
have a smooth move. Early preparation by
people moving during the peak movement
season will greatly help.
Contact your local transportation
management office for more details.
PAID ADVERTISING
Delta Gems, Breast Cancer Awareness and
Voter Registration and is excited about its
International Awareness Initiative with the
Pearl S. Buck Foundation
This program was recently initiated in
order to provide young ladies who are of
both American and Korean descent with
an opportunity to learn more about their
American culture.
The ROK Alumnae Chapter kicked off
its May Week Celebration with a College
Fair at Seoul American Elementary School
April 19 where more than 40 schools were
represented. May Week activities will
conclude May 3 with Jabberwock, our
Debutante/Scholarship Ball. Scholarships
and awards will be presented to those
deserving high school seniors as they prepare
to embark upon new endeavors.
The Republic of Ko-
rea Alumnae Chap-
ter of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc.
sponsors programs
like its International
Awareness Initiative
with the Pearl S.
Buck Foundation
during May Week.
For information,
call June Wilkins
at 010-6696-7214.
— Courtesy Photo
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Korean Service Corps employees sharpen service combat skills

by Jack Loudermilk & PV2 Kim, Jong Chan
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-RC -- Members of the 15th
Korean Service Corps challenged their
combat service support skills in two days of
common task testing April 17-18 at USAG-
Red Cloud’s Village Green.
KSC is a paramilitary labor force that
supports U.S. forces in Korea and 8th
U.S. Army during armistice and wartime
operations.
“Our mission is supporting the U.S
Army both at peacetime and wartime,”
explained Yi Kung-tok, 15th KSC company
commander. “We renovate buildings, roads
and facilities on post; operate hot refuel
points; provide ground medical support and
surveillance; conduct ammunition control;
and just about everything else the U.S.
Army needs in the way of support.
“Across the peninsula, the 15th KSC
is composed of Korean National indirect-
hire civilians who perform combat service
support duties,” Yi said. “The KSC supports
the activities of the 2nd Infantry Division,
19th Sustainment Command Expeditionary,
18th Medical Command and the Defense
Commissary Agency. The 15th also provides
an 8th U.S. Army mobile labor force.”
In case of war, Yi said, other Korean
employees would evacuate, but the KSC
employees will stay and continue supporting
U.S. Soldiers and commanders.
During their two days of training and
testing, KSC members in battle dress
uniforms rotate from station to station
and receive “Army Warrior Training” and
evaluation. “We conduct common task
testing every year,” Yi said. “For us, this is
an opportunity to assess individual KSC
knowledge and skills on combat critical
tasks. It also determines weaknesses and
strengths of company personnel.”
Yi said Army Warrior Training consists
of eight training events per year and covers
field first-aid, map reading, and nuclear,
biological and chemical defense; as well as
hands on weapons familiarization.
Evaluations are carried out by KSC
supervisors skilled in Army Warrior
Training.
KSC member Chin Chong-pom said he
appreciates the training and evaluation.
“Army Warrior Training is beneficial,”
Chin said, “and the instructors are fair, yet
hard. I think KSC and our mission are very
important, and I am proud of what I do.”
As an evaluator, Chi O-sik said, “This
training is important and essential; and
people take this training seriously. There are
some nervous people, but instructors and
evaluators try to make them comfortable.
Most people do their best as they are trained.
We all try to succeed in our missions because
our missions are important enough.”
The company moved from Red Cloud
to Camp Stanley Sept. 30, 2005 as part of
the 2nd Infantry Division transformation.
At present, the roles of the company are
designed to parallel the wartime mission
as closely as possible, and to provide an
experience base for expansion if a shooting
war resumes.
“Most American Soldiers know 15TH
KSC supports office and construction work
for the U.S. Army,” Yi said, “but that’s not all
we do. We have many other responsibilities Members of the 15th Korean Service Corps practice first aid treatment during common
even into wartime.” task testing at USAG-RC Village Green, April 17, as part their mission of supporting the
U.S. Army — U.S. Army Photo By Jack Loudermilk

BOSS holds first Soldiers Fair at Casey

Volunteers from the USAG-Casey Better Op-
portunites for Single and Unaccompanied
Soldiers program, grill hot dogs at the first
BOSS Fair, April 15, at the USAG-Casey Post
Exchange parking lot. -- U.S. Army Photo by
Spc. Alun Thomas
by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG- CASEY – The first Better
Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied
Soldiers Fair was held April 15 at the USAG-
Casey Post Exchange parking lot, in an
attempt to help Soldiers understand the
concept of BOSS and how it aims to serve
them on their tour of Korea.
During the program Soldiers were able to
sign up for BOSS programs, fill out surveys
and become eligible for various BOSS prizes
which included t-shirts, bags, phone cards
and hats.
Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed, USAG-
Casey, Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment, said the purpose of the
program was to spread the meaning behind
BOSS and make Soldiers aware of the
alternatives to activities outside of the gates
of their camp.
“What we are trying to create is an
atmosphere where Soldiers have the
opportunity to discover events BOSS has
going on,” Saeed said. “Instead of going
outside the front gate, getting drunk,
Soldiers can stay on post and become
involved with our activities. We don’t
advertise alcohol, we advertise fun.”
Saeed said some of the upcoming BOSS
activities include a Hukilau in May and the
BOSS Beach Blast in June.
“Today we are expecting about 300 to we usually have about 30 people attending,
400 Soldiers and we have provided free food but for some of the smaller bases the turnout
for them,” Saeed said. “We are trying to put may be three or four people,” Hall said. “We
BOSS out there to the Soldiers and this is need to increase the profile of BOSS in these
why we are having this event, so people say areas because the word is not getting out.”
‘what is this’ and want to find out what The BOSS program is an MWR
BOSS is.” component and intended to boost the
Saeed said BOSS is a program designed morale of single and unaccompanied
by the top of the Army all the way down Soldiers through various events including
to provide opportunities and fun on and leisure and recreation. BOSS headquarters
off base and provide options for single and are located in Alexandria, PA.
unaccompanied soldiers.
During the event Soldiers were able to
spin a ‘wheel of fortune’ which decided the
gift they received after signing up for the
BOSS program.
Spc. John Decker, USAG-Casey BOSS
vice-president, said he wanted to put out
information regarding BOSS at the program
to inform Soldiers at USAG-Casey exactly
what BOSS offers.
“Today BOSS is trying to put its face
out there and let people know who we are
and what we are doing,” Decker said. “I
have been associated with BOSS for seven
months and this is the first time we have
really tried to put our name out there.”
Manuelita Hall, Morale, Welfare and A USAG-Casey Soldier spins the ‘wheel of
Recreation, said a public event is a good fortune’ to claim a prize after signing up for
way to advertise BOSS because of the low the BOSS program at the first BOSS Sol-
turnouts to some BOSS meetings, which diers fair, April 15, at the USAG-Casey PX
BOSS hopes to change. parking lot. — U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Alun
“When we have a BOSS forum at Casey Thomas
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News & Notes

2ID & USAG-RC Present
Traditional Korean Wedding held at Casey
Holocaust Remembrance
Do not stand silent, remember kristallnacht
1938. Speakers are Jacob Rosenberg, Elle
Wiesel and Gerda Klein Holocaust survi-
vors. May 2 from 11 a.m. to noon in USAG-
RC CG’s Mess. For more information call:
732-6856.

Volunteer to support
2009 Presidential Inauguration
Army is looking for 200 Volunteer Reserve
Component Soldiers (USAR, TPU, IMA,
IRR, ARNG, or Retiree Recall) that want to
volunteer to support the 2009 Presidential
Inauguration in Washington, DC. Sourc-
ing this event at 100% is a top priority.
For more information contact creighton.
larson@conus.army.mil

USAG-Casey TMP Closing

USAG-Casey Troop Motor Pool will be
closed from noon April 25 and reopen at 1
p.m. April 28. If anyone has an early mis-
sion Monday morning please pick up your
car by noon Friday. For more information
call: 730-2212/2213.

Korean Green Choir

The Korean Green Choir has a Mass start-
ing at 3.pm, May 24 at the USAG-RC Cha-
pel, followed by a choir perfromance from 4
to 4:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.

EEO/POSH Training
EEO/POSH training is scheduled for super-
visors 9-11 a.m., non supervisory 1-3 p.m.
May 5 at USAG-RC DFMWR Conference
Room. Call 732-6277 for more information.
2008 Annual Volunteer Recognition
Luncheon
All are cordially invited to attend the 2nd
Infantry Division and USAG-RC Annual
Volunteer Recognition Luncheon April 28
in the USAG-Casey Warrior’s Club at 11:30
a.m. Registered volunteers dine free. For
more information call: 732-7314.
Women’s Professional Development
Symposium
The Annual Women’s Professional Devel-
opment Symposium takes place May 27, 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the USAG-Casey Digital
Conference Center. Call 732-6273 for more
information.
USAG-RC Commissary
Camp Stanley hosts a block party and yard
sale, May 3, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the com-
missary parking lot Call 732-5485 for more
information.
HQ IMCOM Centralized
Mentoring Program
Be a mentor, help develop well-rounded
managers at the mid or senior level by
grooming high potential emloyees to as-
sume higher levels of responsibilities. Men-
tees from GS-11—13. For more information
call: 732-9063.
Harvard Strategist Program
Harvard Strategist Program is a one year
degree producting program open to all
Army active competitive category captains.
For more information call: 732-7015.
Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?
If you think you are smarter than a fifth
grader then here’s your chance! Event
takes place May 5 at USAG-RC Mitchell’s
Club, 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Dinner buf-
fet tickets available at nearest CAC. Call
730-4601 for more information.
Members of the Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation perform a colorful fan dance following the staging of a traditional Korean wedding at USAG-
Casey Hanson Field House, as part of the Child Abuse Prevention program, April 16. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas
by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY – The pageantry and
color of a traditional Korean wedding was on
display at Hanson Field House April 16 as
Pfc. Jose Garcia and his wife Spc. Elizabeth
Garcia renewed their wedding vows as part
of a Child Abuse Prevention program aimed
at promoting healthy marriages.
The program, entitled ‘The Best Antidote
to Child Abuse, Healthy Marriage.’ featured
a presentation from Stacey Barnes, Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response program
regional trainer and an introduction to the
Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, who
staged the Korean wedding.
During her invocation Chaplain (Maj.)
Carol Highsmith, USAG-RC, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, said every
parent should strive to have happy and
healthy children and have safe homes.
“Today we celebrate the opportunity to
honor and protect our children,” Highsmith
said. “Teach us to love and nurture our
children in a house of trust, and help us to
Warrant Officer looks to the future
develop the necessary parenting skills we
need in our marriages and relationships.”
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-
RC commander, said National Child
Abuse Prevention month should help to
strengthen and help build a better and more
compassionate community for children of
those in the Army.
“ T h i s e ve n t a l s o a c k n ow l e d g e s
our commitments to identifying and
implementing solutions to preventing child
abuse in the Army,” Jackson said. “We
should all work together to make sure our
children have safe homes to live in.”
During her presentation Barnes said
she was honored to be asked to deliver her
perspective on how to strengthen marriages
and explain child abuse.
“There are many different forms of child
abuse and I want to relate them specifically
to the Army,” Barnes said. “I want to show
you how through strong marriages child
abuse can be prevented.”
Ba r n e s s a i d c h i l d a b u s e i s a n y
mistreatment or neglect of a child, which
results in nonaccidental harm or injury and
cannot be reasonably explained, with some
of the types of abuse including physical
and emotional abuse.
“Eighty-four percent of children are
being abused by their parents,” Barnes
said. “In a recent research project it was
found if you have a good marriage your
children have fewer problems and with
all the deployments in the Army currently,
maintaining that good marriage is a bigger
challenge than ever.”
Hee Jung Sackett, USAG-RC Family
Advocacy Program specialist, then
introduced the couple involved in the
Korean wedding ceremony and explained
the role of the KCHF, who hold traditional
wedding ceremonies for public display.
During the wedding ceremony both
bride and groom were bought out separately
undertaking custom rituals including a
display of dancing and a ceremonial drum
routine, which consummated the union.
The couple was presented with several
gifts from the KCHF following the
ceremony, and an exchange of gifts
between Jackson and the KCHF.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeffrey Harley, USAG-
Casey, Headquarters and Headquarters De-
tachment, looks on as son, Demarcus, pins
on his father’s new rank, WO2, at a promo-
tion ceremony held at USAG-Casey Gateway
Club, April 18. The ceremony was attended
by Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC gar-
rison commander, who delivered a speech
prior to the ceremony, USAG-Casey garrison
commander Lt. Col Donald Meisler,Command
Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed, USAG-Casey and
Command Sgt. Maj Marshall Downs, USAG-
Red Cloud. -- U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun
Thomas
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Capt. Kimberly Nelson, USAG-Casey, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment commander, assists in the annual Shincheon River Clean Up program, April 15, at the Sangpae Bridge, along
with local Korean residents and over 100 USAG-Casey Soldiers. — U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Alun Thomas

Casey Soldiers assist in area river cleaning

by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY – Soldiers from USAG-
Casey and Camp Hovey joined together
with residents of Bosandong April 15 to
help clean a section of Shincheon River in
Dongducheon for the 2008 river clean-up
program.
More than 100 Soldiers participated in
the event, which involved cleaning under
the Sangpae Bridge to ensure the cleanliness
of the area.
“This event is held by the city of
Dongducheon and takes place from different
sections of the city, ending at the Dong-
ducheon border,” said Hyon Sok Kim,
2nd Infantry Division EAID-GC. “Last year
we had more than 100 American Soldiers
out here helping and this year we have
exceeded that number.”
Kim said each local district divides up
portions of the river to be cleaned, with
USAG-Casey falling under the Sangpae
Bridge, which would be cleaned by the
Soldiers from 2ID, Headquarters and
Headquarters Detachment and the 210th
Fires Brigade.
“We are taking care of this portion and
the other people are cleaning their districts,”
Kim said of the other cleaning efforts taking
place in the immediate river area. “This is
a very meaningful event for both
Americans and Koreans because Casey is
part of the Dongducheon area.”
Kim said the stretch of bridge cleaned by
U.S. Soldiers and local Korean residents is
two to three kilometers long, ending south
at the Annung Bridge.
Dongducheon Mayor Sea-chang Oh
attended the river clean up and said he
was grateful for the contributions of the
USAG-Casey volunteers.
“This is a good way for both Koreans
and Americans to become real friends,
and I thank the U.S Army for their help,”
Oh said. “This is also good for the local
residents as we are concentrating on
improving our English skills.”
Lunch was provided for those helping
clean up followed by a speech from Oh
and a group photo with all the American
volunteer Soldiers.
Command Sgt. Maj Nidal Saeed, USAG-
Casey, said the clean up is another form of
building relations in the local community.
“Today we have Soldiers from various
companies and units helping in the clean
up.” Saeed said. “This is a great story.”
The Shincheon River runs through
the city of Dongducheon, which has a
population of 88,000 people. Kim said the
turnout was the biggest in years and hoped
for continued USAG-Casey help.

Annual paintball tournament held at Casey

by Sally Hall
USAG-RC Public Affairs Stringer
USAG-CASEY—Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation held its annual
Paintball Tournament April 6 at the
USAG-Casey Paintball field. Each team
played five rounds in a two-bracket round
robin system. There were 12 five member
teams competing. The tournament serves
as a qualifying round for the 8th Army
FMWR Paintball Championship to be
held May 10-12 at USAG-Humphreys.
Four teams will represent USAG-RC in
May.
Teams of different units chose interesting
names such as : “Raise Hell,” “Hung-over,”
and “Ramrod” (61st Maintenance), “The
Beatles” (USAG-Casey BOSS program),
“AOG,” (Stanley Dental team), “D-Block,”
(176th Financial team), “Demented,” (70th
Battlefield Surveillance Brigade team),
“Dragons,” (4th Chemical team), and
“Shenanigans,” (1-7 Air Defense Artillery
team). 2nd Infantry Division teams 1 and
2 garnered the first two places and the
Shenanigans took third place.
“This is the best tournament we have ever
had on Casey,” said Staff Sgt. Travis King,
Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion,
leader, 2nd ID paintball teams. “It is great
to see new players enjoying the tournament
and building a winning team.”
The tournament was logistaclly supported
by the staff of Hovey, Casey and USAG-RC
Community Activity Centers. Volunteers
served hot dogs with chips and beverages. A competitor at the annual Paintball tournament takes aim at his opponents, April 6, at the
USAG-Casey Paintball field. — U.S. Army photo by Sally Hall
APRIL 25, 2008
A pest control technician sprays pesticides on bushes as part of a project to treat trees and bushes around U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan installations to reduce damage from insects. — Courtesy Photo
Pesticide treatment to begin on trees, bushes
by Cpl. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
garrison will start next week treating
trees and bushes with pesticides to reduce
damage from insects and bugs.
“During warm and hot seasons, pesticide
applications are frequently required to
protect our natural resources from pest
attacks,” said Yi Kyu-ung, pest control
foreman with U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan
Directorate of Public Works. “Our foremost
concern, however, is to keep Yongsan
community members safe and aware.”
Sgt. Brian Tabios, U.S. Army Troop Command-Korea, arranges candles during the 2008 U.S. Army Gar-
rison-Yongsan Days of Remembrance Ceremony honoring victims of the Holocaust. Each of the six can-
dles represents 1 million lives lost during the Holocaust. — Photo By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
AREA II
This is a two-phase project. The first
starts when DPW workers inject capsules
filled with pesticide into trees. This starts
next week and will last for about one
month.
The second phase involves spraying
insectides onto trees, shrubs and turf grass
as needed.
“It will be monitored from beginning
to end,” said Enrique Blanco, chief of
the DPW Roads and Grounds Branch.
“There will be spraying only during
periods without wind, and we will hand
out brochures to inform garrison residents
ahead of time.”
Community members should be careful
to avoid pesticide sprays and tree injections
that may be harmful, Yi said. Injections will
occur mostly along the tree-lined streets.
“We will put up signs on the spraying
vehicles,” Yi said. “We will also station cones
around the sprayed area before, during
and after the spray until the application
has dried. The pesticide capsules will be
removed from the tree trunks when the
injection is complete.”
Pesticides under normal conditions dry
up in about 40 minutes. Once dry, they
are not harmful, Yi said. In case of rain
or extreme humidity, however, Yi advised
Community honors
victims of Holocaust
Ceremony remembers millions who died
by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 100 Yongsan community members
gathered April 16 to commemorate the
Holocaust during a special ceremony at
the Multipurpose Training Facility.
U.S. Army Troop Command-Korea
organized this year’s event.
“Today, we gather here to honor and
remember the 6 million people who died
during the Holocaust,” said Sgt. 1st Class
Desiree Tomlinson, U.S. Army Troop
Command Korea equal opportunity
advisor.
Six participants – each wearing yellow
armbands to signify the yellow patches
Jewish prisoners wore in Nazi Germany
– lit six candles to represent the millions
who died during the Holocaust.
“Each of these six candles represents 1
million people whose lives had perished
during the Holocaust,” Tomlinson said.
“In 1933, there were 9 million Jews
across 21 countries in Europe that were
occupied by Germany during the war,”
said Rafael Reyes, 8th U.S. Army equal
employment opportunity officer. “In 1945,
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people to stay away from the treated areas
until the grounds have fully dried.
“While the health hazard to humans by
contact or inhaling the pesticide sprays is
virtually nonexistent, community members
must make sure their kids and pets don’t
approach the control area,” Yi said.
Some other precautions:
 If in a vehicle, passengers should keep
the windshields closed
 If you or your vehicle comes into
contact with the chemicals, wash the
affected areas with warm water and soap
 If any unusual symptoms arise, seek
medical help
two out of every three European Jews had
been killed. But the European Jews were
not the only single group of victims, but
one-half million gypsies and 250,000
mentally and physically disabled persons
also fell as victims of Nazi genocide.”
During a poetry recital, Sgt. Hong
Sub-seo of the 38th Chemical Detachment
relayed the words of “Kristallnacht,” or
Night of Broken Glass.
“Night of Broken Glass began almost 70
years ago,” Hong explained. “It happened
on Nov. 9 and 10 in 1938. On this night
of terror, at least 30,000 Jews were arrested
and sent to the concentration camp in
Sachsenhausen, Birkenau, and Dachau.”
The ceremony included a musical
presentation that showed the photographs
of victims during the Holocaust, along
with a video clip of a movie, “Schindler’s
List.”
Participants also heard testimonies
from some Holocaust’s survivors through
recordings.
“I appreciated coming to the ceremony,”
said Sgt. Darcie Johnson of Naval Forces
Korea. “I learned about the Holocaust, its
victims and survivors as well as things that
happened at the camps.”
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News & Notes

ACS Classes
Army Community Service offers free
classes ranging from learning Korean to
discovering Seoul. Following classes are
scheduled in May at the Community Ser-
vice Building:
English as a second language: Mon-
days and Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. The
classes are designed to assist foreign-born
dependents of U.S. Servicemembers look-
ing to improve English language skills. Call
738-7505.
American culture discussion group:
Prepare and practice for upcoming citizen-
ship exam topics through the ACS Ameri-
can Culture Discussion Group. The group
meets every Friday in Room 124 from
4:30-5:30 p.m. Call 738-7186.
Korean language class: Learn to read
basic Korean letters and learn Korean
phrases to improve your cultural experi-
ence in Yongsan. Classes are held Tues-
day and Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-en-
rollment is required. Call 738-7505.
Seoul Secrets Korean food discov-
ery: Learn Korean food names, discuss
restaurant etiquette, and eat in a local Ko-
rean restaurant touted as a “hidden secret”
by community members. The class is 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14. Call 738-7505.
Seoul Secrets Transportation 101:
Learn about the multitude of transportation
choices Seoul has to offer to include the
subway, express buses and local buses.
The class is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21. Call
738-7505 to sign up.
Sponsorship training: Are you a unit
trainer looking for a class that offers train-
ing in a unique and motivating manner?
Schedule your next sponsorship training
class at 738-7186.
Solo in Seoul May Movie Morning:
An ACS “Hearts Apart” program designed
to provide information to Families of de-
ployed or geographically separated spous-
es. This month, it offers a movie morning
at the Multipurpose Training Facility 10:30
a.m. to noon May 22. Call 738-7186.
Operation Smooth Move: Gain tips
and information about moving or learn
about your new duty station. The next class
is 1-2:30 p.m. May 23. Schedule individual
counseling by calling 738-7505.
Relationship enhancement pro-
gram: Family Advocacy holds quarterly
workshops on establishing and maintain-
ing healthy relationships for couples. For
information, call 738-3034 or 738-7075.
Local group donates $40K
to support friendship week
by David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A local
private organization donated about $40,000
to directly support activities during the 2008
KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week
in a formal presentation to the garrison
leadership April 18.
Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army
- U.S. Soldier Friendship Week is an
annual event designed to foster improved
understanding between members of the
Korean-American alliance. The week
includes field trips to local amusement
parks, live concerts, sporting competition,
a talent show and cultural exhibitions.
KATUSA Soldiers work side-by-side with
American Soldiers, a relationship that is
unique across the globe.
People to People, New Seoul Chapter
is a nonpolitical, nongovernment, private People to People New Seoul Chapter President Hwang Moo-young (left) presents USAG-Yongsan Com-
organization established in 1990. mander Col. Dave Hall with about $40,000 for the 2008 KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week. — U.S.
“Our goal is to promote United States Army Photo By Pfc. lee Min-hwi
and Republic of Korea relations,” said Hall said the PTP New Seoul Chapter relations throughout the world.
Chapter President Hwang Moo-young. continues its tradition of support for The organization’s Web site says
“We have about 80 Korean businessmen American Servicemembers, and without the purpose of PTP International is to
and women in our organization. We hope to the support many programs would simply “enhance international understanding and
strengthen the bonds of friendship between not happen. friendship through educational, cultural
our two nations and express appreciation to “We would not be able to enjoy an and humanitarian activities involving the
American servicemembers.” enhanced quality of life and well-being exchange of ideas and experiences directly
Hwang presented 40 million Korean without the great support we get from our among peoples of different countries and
won, or about $40,000, to U.S. Army good neighbors. With PTP at our side, day diverse cultures.”
Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave in and day out, they help to make Yongsan In Korea, the New Seoul Chapter has
Hall April 18, three days before the start of supported morale-boosting activities, such
the assignment of choice in Korea.”
the friendship week. People-to-People is an international as the annual Super Bowl Party, Fourth of
“This is a great partnership,” Hall said. “I organization started by President Dwight D. July celebrations, the Yongsan Fall Festival
am honored to receive this donation.” Eisenhower in 1956 to enhance American and various other community events.
Collier gets new fitness equipment

CIF Closed for Inventory

The Central Issue Facility will be closed
April 25 through May 5 for annual inven-
tory. For information, call 736-7499.

Become an Inspector General

The 8th U.S. Army Inspector General has
immediate openings for officers wanting to
become inspector generals. Vacancies are
for majors and branch-qualified captains.
Positions can be for up to two years with
command sponsorship. For information,
call 725-6739 or 723-4006 or e-mail to
edwin.hogan@korea.army.mil or michael.
mahoney1@korea.army.mil.

2008 Army Birthday Ball

The 2008 U.S. Army Birthday Ball will cel-
ebrate America’s Army, “The Strength of
The Nation.” This year’s ball will be held
at the Washington D.C. Convention Cen-
ter June 14 and will include dining, danc-
ing and entertainment. All Army members,
Family members, Department of the Army
Civilians, Retirees and Veterans are in- Collier Field House patrons work out on new fitness machines installed earlier this month. Collier now has 24 new weight-training machines, nine elliptical
vited. Visit https://www.us.army.mil/suite/ machines, and new free weight equipment. Expected soon are 24 new spinning bikes. Collier Field House is open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday and
page/137983 for more information and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekends and holidays. — U.S. Army Photo By Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
reservations.
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Actor Robert Downey Jr.

debuts new film at Yongsan
Actor Robert Downey Jr. (left) and director Jon Favreau sign posters of
their new movie, Ironman, at Yongsan’s theater April 16 during a free,
advance showing of the movie based on a Marvel Comics superhero.
Nearly 600 community members turned out to watch the movie and get
autographs and photo opportunities with Downey and Favreau. This
showing, in coordination with the Army and Air Force Exchange Ser-
vice, came two weeks before the movie is to released to theaters May
2. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Im Jin-min
Yongsan continues upgrades
to family housing, barracks
by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Nearly 200 homes and
20 barracks have been renovated under a continuing
garrison-wide program to upgrade housing facilities.
“In all areas, we’re looking at renovating, upgrading
and improving our quarters,” said Carol Jones, housing
division chief.
Yongsan has two types of housing, government
and leased. Government-owned family housing and
barracks are managed and maintained by housing and
the Directorate of Public Works. Leased housing areas
are maintained by a contract company, Korea National
Housing Corp., which sub-contracts the Korea
Housing Management and Maintenance company to
maintain the buildings.
“If you look at our South Post leased housing areas
– Eagle Grove, Itaewon Acres and Black Hawk Village
– we’re renovating all those buildings,” Jones said.
Forty buildings that contain 300 homes are getting
major facelifts. “These are complete renovations – gut
the buildings, new piping, electrical upgrades, new
kitchens, bathrooms, doors and closets,” Jones said.
Government-owned homes are getting partial
renovations with new entrance doors, new foyers and
cabinets where possible.
“ We’re also doing bathroom and kitchen
replacements during change of occupancy or as
requested by residents,” Jones said.
The garrison has 260 government-owned homes and
spends an average of $3 million a year in renovations
and routine maintenance.
“Many of these homes were built in the 1950s and
have needed these welcome upgrades,” Jones said.
At the same time, a few government-owned homes
have been combined into five-bedroom homes to
accommodate large families. Six have been finished
since June.
Yongsan Garrison has had a shortage of quarters for
large families, Jones said, and a five-bedroom home off
post is too expensive.
By converting a two-bedroom duplex into one
five-bedroom home, these homes can accommodate a
family with up to eight children.
At Hannam Village, the leased three vacant high-
rise buildings are currently being looked at for possible
renovation, as well, Jones said.
“We’re currently talking with KNHC and
KOHOMM to see about the feasibility of this,” she
said. They have been vacant since August 2006.
The six low-rise buildings at Hannam were
renovated in 2002 under a project that combined
two apartments into one, including new floors, air
conditioners, kitchens and bathrooms.
For the garrison’s 68 barracks, the majority on Camp
Coiner and on Main Post, 20 have been completely
renovated in the past 18 months, Jones said.
“We’ve created a neighborhood concept and
consolidated some units that had Soldiers in barracks
spread throughout the garrison,” Jones explained.
This means that Soldiers assigned to the same unit
live in the same building, increasing unit integrity,
she said.
“We have a very aggressive program,” she said.
“When we renovate a barracks, we also install brand
new furniture, and that’s a huge quality of life
upgrade.”
The barracks consolidation opened up buildings
that can be renovated and used for more bachelor
officer and bachelor enlisted quarters.
The next barracks project started Tuesday, with an
$800,000 project under a Far East District Corps of
Engineers contract to renovate an 80-person barracks
at the Yongsan Transportation Motor Pool.
Jones said most of the renovation projects for the
government-owned buildings have been funded locally.
“We’ve gotten a lot of support from leadership to fund
these projects,” Jones said.
“The message here is we’re still looking at ways to
improve quality of life,” Jones added. “Even though
we know the time here at Yongsan is uncertain, we still
plan on keeping our quarters in top-notch condition
and finding ways to improve them.”

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ENGINEERING CANDIDATES: Stella Cho (left) and Christine Robinson of

Seoul American High School were selected to attend an Army engineering
and construction camp this summer. Cho, a sophomore, and Robinson, a
junior, earned trips to attend the two-week camp this June in Vicksburg,
BOWLING TOURNAMENT RAISES NEARLY $1,000: Jim Thorn (left) presents Hyun EE Kim with the award for the
Miss. All fees and travel expenses are paid for by the Korea Chapter of
high game, female category, after Saturday’s Korean-American Friendship Fundraiser Bowling Tournament at Yongsan
the Society of American Military Engineers. — Courtesy Photo By Monica
Lanes. The tournament raised more than 920,000 Korean Won, and the donations will support charitable activities of the
Yang
MacArthur Masonic Lodge #183. Looking on are Dan Melton, representing the Lodge, and JJ Kim, Korean team coordina-
tor. — Courtesy Photo
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In Seoul, there is an initiative to organize form an unstoppable force. We stand
a KATUSA veterans group. The fact together ready for the fight.
that there is high interest among former During this KATUSA-U.S. Soldier
KATUSA Soldiers to come together again Friendship Week, we had an opportunity
means the bonds that brought us together to better understand one another; to learn
are still strong. more about each other’s cultures; and to
As a Soldier, I take pride in the Army enter into some exciting competitions.
story. Our Soldiers do great things in all As a result, we built stronger friendships
corners of the globe. The warrior ethos that and helped to strengthen the alliance
led Soldiers to victory in battles during the between our great nations.
Korean War is the same lineage that drives If you have the chance to thank a
Soldiers on the ground in Afghanistan and KATUSA Soldier for the part they play in
Iraq today. the alliance, by all means, give them a pat
This entire city where Yongsan Garrison on the back, a handshake and a sincere,
stands was once taken and occupied by the “Kam-sa-ham-nida!”
APRIL 25, 2008
Army releases heat
injury prevention video
Combat Readiness/Safety Center
In an effort to combat heat injuries,
the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/
Safety Center released a new video,
highlighting areas such as heat injury,
heat illness prevention measures and
leadership engagement.
Each year, heat injuries pose a threat to
Soldiers, civilians and Family members.
Leaders, take a moment, watch this
video and pass the information to your
Soldiers.
The video is available on the USACRC
website at https://crc.army.mil/videos.
Once there, scroll down to the Medical
category under Army Safety Videos. The
video is located under the title Heat
Injury Prevention.
Preventing heat injuries will keep our
Army Safe and Army Strong!
SAFETY
Think before you sink
101 Critical Days of Summer launches with water safety message
Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center
As the winter chill gives way to warmer
temperatures, the U.S. Army Combat
Readiness/Safety Center is reminding
Soldiers to be mindful of the risks associated
with water-related activities.
Over the last 10 years, the Army has
experienced 95 water-related accidents
involving one or more Soldier fatalities.
In fiscal 2007, there were 14 Army water-
related accidents, resulting in 15 deaths.
With the summer months
approaching, many Soldiers will be drawn to
some form of water, whether it’s a swimming
pool, river, pond, lake or ocean. However,
before participating in any water-related
activity, Soldiers need to take the proper
safety precautions and assess the readiness
of everyone in their group — especially
children.
Perhaps the most important precaution
a Soldier can take is to learn to swim. Yet,
no matter how confident Soldiers may be
in their swimming abilities, they should
always bring a buddy along before taking
the plunge.
“Even the most experienced swimmer can
encounter difficulties in the water,” said Col.
Randall Cheeseborough, USACRC Ground
Task Force director. “The battle buddy
system is an excellent combat multiplier
to help prevent a tragic accident from
occurring. Soldiers must take care of each
other, on and off duty.”
Another safety measure Soldiers often
tend to overlook is the importance of
wearing a personal flotation device while
on a watercraft. According to U.S. Coast
Guard statistics, small-boat accidents are the
most frequent cause of drowning fatalities
nationwide. In half the water-related
accidents in fiscal 2007, the Soldier did
not plan on entering the water but went
overboard from a fishing boat or similar
watercraft.
In one of those accidents, a Soldier
drowned when his kayak capsized in
the ocean and he was caught in a rip
“Operating a watercraft while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
is extremely dangerous. When it
comes to water-related activities,
leave the alcohol on shore.”
Col. Randall Cheeseborough,
USACRC Ground Task Force director
current. The Soldier was not an experienced
swimmer and wasn’t wearing a PFD. Just
weeks later, another Soldier drowned when
the canoe he was sharing with two other
Soldiers overturned about 200 meters from
the shoreline. While attempting to swim to
shore, the Soldier became fatigued and went
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underwater. His body was later recovered
by emergency services divers. None of the
Soldiers were wearing PFDs.
The Coast Guard estimates PFDs could
have saved the lives of more than 80 percent
of boating fatality victims. Because accidents
can occur with terrifying speed and leave no
time to reach stowed PFDs, the Coast Guard
recommends they be worn at all times when
on the water.
While taking the time to put on a PFD
is certainly a wise decision, some Soldiers
choose to negate it with a poor decision
– operating a watercraft under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Coast Guard statistics reveal that a boat
operator with a blood alcohol concentration
above .10 percent is estimated to be more
than 10 times more likely to die in an
accident than a sober operator.
To make matters worse, watercraft
motion, vibration, engine noise, sun, wind
and spray all intensify the effects of alcohol
and drugs.
“These environmental stressors can cause
fatigue and dramatically affect a watercraft
operator’s coordination, judgment, vision
and reaction time,” Cheeseborough said.
“Operating a watercraft while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs is extremely
dangerous. When it comes to water-related
activities, leave the alcohol on shore.”
For more information, visit https://crc.
army.mil or www.uscgboating.org.
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Army rolls out new service and support mechanism for Soldiers, Families
by Margaret McKenzie
FMWRC Public Affairs
The Army is transforming the way it
provides services and support to the entire
Army Family.
The Army Integrated Family Support
Network establishes a comprehensive multi-
component approach for Soldier and Family
support and services. It meets the diverse
needs of Active Army, Army National
Guard, Army Reserve Soldiers, Accessions
Command Families, employers, and the
community.
The program integrates baseline services
and resources traditionally found on
installations into a network that supports
Soldiers and Families no matter where
they live. Services include childcare and
youth and Family program information
and referrals, online resources, assistance
with school transitions, mobilization and
deployment, information about Soldier
programs, recreation and fitness programs,
club systems, money management, and
much more.
“The Army intends to capitalize on
the existing resources and integrate our
programs across components,” said Jean
Mills, AIFSN program manager at the
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Command, in Alexandria, Va. “The goals are
to ensure Families from all three components
receive the same quality of service; provide
better coordination and synchronization
of support by the components to reduce
redundancy; and ensure Soldiers have access
to the same baseline services no matter
where they live in relation to a military
garrison.”
Family Programs and Child and Youth
Services Directorates at FMWRC started
the process by providing access to their
services through a single access portal, www.
MyArmyLifeToo.com. Through an on-
going process with the Reserve and Guard
headquarters, they are working to establish
baseline standards.
The goal is to establish memorandums
of agreement and other means to provide
Soldiers with those baseline services, no
matter what component they are or where
they live.
The two directorates brought together
representatives from all three components
to conduct training on how to provide
standardized baseline services. The training
also provided networking opportunities
for staff members within state and region
boundaries and components.
“Since Oregon doesn’t have any active
component base or post, it’s important for
me to attend training like this and meet
all the different state and local agencies
located around me that offer support
services,” said Dianne Gooding, director of
Family Programs for the Oregon National
Guard. “Now I can link up with them and
potentially help any active component or
reserve folks here in Oregon.”
“We really try to work together through
the Inter-Service Family Assistance
Committee and it was really important to
come here and meet these folks face to face,”
Gooding continued. “This training really
opens up the networking opportunities for
us. We have many programs in place and
we have made partnerships within our local
communities. The active component and the
Reserve can only benefit from what we have
to offer them. We can only get stronger with
everyone in partnership.”
The course provided 134 representatives
from all components an overview of what
AIFSN is about and how it will impact all
the components and the customers they
serve.
This AIFSN Basic Institute Course
demonstrates the Army Family Covenant’s
commitment to provide Soldiers and Families
a quality of life that is commensurate with
their service, according to Brig. Gen. John
(JD) Johnson, Deputy Commander at
FMWRC.
“This conference is designed to help
Family programs and Soldier programs
help the people who need it the most,”
Johnson said.
“Soldiering is about heart. The Covenant
is a reflection of that heart,” he continued.
“It is a contract with the leadership, Soldiers
and their Families that says we understand
what you need and we are signing up to
provide standardized, predictable service to
you at a high quality.”
When fully implemented, the global
network should make that goal a reality.
Many military members and Families don’t
live close to a National Guard assistance
center, an Army Reserve readiness center
or an installation.
This system should enable them access
to the same benefits and services they’d
receive on a garrison through online services
or referrals to local and state community
agencies where they can receive equivalent
services and support.
“It’s all about readiness,” Johnson said.
“It’s all about making sure Soldiers and
Families are ready. Because the one thing we
cannot control is when they are going to be
called on to go forth and do what they sign
up to so. That’s a piece we don’t control.
“We want Soldiers and Families to know
the Army cares. We want Families and loved
ones to know we can take care of them and
do it in such a way that they feel they are in
control of what is going on in their lives,”
he said.
Soldiers and Families will be linked
through AIFSN to local community services
and programs in their geographical areas,
not just those on the nearest installation.
“The whole idea behind this program is
to develop and use all the various systems
to come together so that anyone can enter
the network to find out where they can get
help, no matter where they live,” Johnson
said. “They can take advantage of all the
great things that are being offered out
there – whether in the government, private
sector, or public sector – by accessing the
network.”
Currently, each component functions
independently and access to services is
dependant on unit resources. For a Reserve
unit with three or four personnel in the
rear detachment, hundreds of miles from
an Active Component garrison, providing
support is as difficult as it is critical. Local
community support is the key to making
AIFSN work, and AIFSN will level the field
as much as possible.
“We are working on things we can
change,” said Kathy Classe-Friend, Child
and Youth Service coordinator for both the
National Guard and Reserve components
at a Combat Support Training Center in
California.
“I think the training gives a general
overview of how the National Guard
operates and I think it is up to us to merge
our services and address the needs. For me
the National Guard is our community, so
we have been working with the community
for a long time. I believe it will be a newer
process for the Active Duty component
because their community has always been
inside the fence and everything they need is
right there. The National Guard members
live out in the community and have always
used the community resources. That is our
life.”
“As AIFSN rolls out,” Mills said, “we
will make every effort to make sure Families
know they can go to the Web, the phone,
or to a brick and mortar facility closest to
where they live and receive the same baseline
services.”

April 25-May 1

Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Casey Witless Protection Vantage Point Vantage Point Prom Night Spiderwick Fool’s Gold Vantage Point
730-7354 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
Henry Strange Wilderness Vantage Point Fool’s Gold Witless Protection No Show No Show No Show
768-7724 (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Humphreys Prom Night Prom Night Prom Night Definately, Mabe Definately, Mabe Step Up 2 Step Up 2
753-7716 (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.
Hovey Vantage Point Prom Night Vantage Point Witless Protection Witless Protection Prom Night Fool’s Gold
730-5412 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Kunsan College Road Trip College Road Trip Cloverfield No Show No Show No Show The Eye
782-4987 (G) 8:30 p.m. (G) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Osan 21 21 21 21 21 The Eye The Eye
784-4930 (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Red Cloud Prom Night Witless Protection Vantage Point Spiderwick Witless Protection No Show 88 Minutes
732-6620 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Stanley Untraceable Untraceable The Eye Untraceable No Show 21 The Eye
732-5565 (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
88 Minutes 88 Minutes Spiderwick Spiderwick Witless Protection Witless Protection Witless Protection
Yongsan I
(R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8 p.m. (PG) 8 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Step Up 2 88 Minutes Spiderwick Definately, Mabe Definately, Mabe Vantage Point Vantage Point
Yongsan II (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (R) 8 p.m. (PG) 8 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Yongsan III National Treasure 2 National Treasure 2 National Treasure 2 Over Her Dead Body Over Her Dead Body Untraceable Untraceable
738-7389 (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
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Area III Worship Schedule Chaplain suggests how to communicate

Protestant Services
effectively during deployment separation
Collective Protestant by Chaplain (Capt.) Charlie Lee separation we all need communication with family.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Zoeckler Station Chapel USAG Humphreys (Wonju) Chaplain However, we need effective communication skills.
11:00 a.m. Freedom Chapel Effective communication during a separation takes
11:00 a.m. Camp Long Chapel practice. It does not just happen. You have to work at
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and
11:00 a.m. Suwon Air Base Chapel
3:00 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel slow to become angry (James 1:19, NIV).” it. Be careful about what you say and what you hear
7:00 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel when you talk on the phone or by e-mail. I would like
Gospel Se p a r a t i o n b e c a u s e o f d e p l oy m e n t s a n d to introduce the Speaker/Listener Technique from the
Sunday 1:00 p.m. Freedom Chapel unaccompanied overseas tours creates stress for Soldiers, Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Freedom Ch (Bible Study)
spouses, children, and Family Members. No one likes (PREP) (Christian PREP Inc, 1997). The Speaker/
Contemporary to be separated from the ones you love and care for. Listener Technique is helpful for soldiers when they are
Sunday 6:00 p.m. Freedom Chapel According to the Family Redeployment Readiness Plan talking to spouses and children on the phone.
[Chaplain (Col.) William De Leo; May 2003], “about
KATUSA 30% of wives say that deployments harm their marriages”
Tuesday
Sunday
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Freedom Chapel
Camp Long Chapel and “nearly half of wives of sergeants and below have Learn to connect by playing
lowered their positive attitude about military life after
experiencing a deployment.” So, what should we do? by the rules of communication
Catholic Services Don’t give up. There is hope. Think positive.
“Separation is a Stressor: It is like the sun on a plant. Rules for Speaker:
Mass 1. Speak for yourself. Don’t read minds!
Daily 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Under the sun, some plants shrivel and die. Other plants
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel grow stronger and larger. The key is this: If the plant in 2. Don’t go on and on.
4 :00 p.m. Camp Long Chapel the sun receives water and food, it grows under the sun’s 3. Stop and let the listener paraphrase.
5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel heat! In the same way, when you separate for a military
operation, your relationship is going under the sun. If Rules for Listener:
you water it and feed it, your family can grow under this
1. Paraphrase what you hear.
USAG Humphreys Chaplains pressure (Surviving Separations, author unknown).”
Communication skills are very important during
2. Don’t rebut. Focus on what the
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 the separation especially when you are stressed. A lot of speaker is saying.
soldiers want to talk to family when they feel stress. The
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal soldiers want to hear the encouragement, appreciation, Rules for Both:
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 thanks, and praise from family members, but family 1. The speaker has the floor.
doesn’t fulfill soldiers’ needs and expectations. The 2. Speaker keeps the floor while the
Chaplain (Capt.) Charlie Lee stressed soldiers receive more stress and anger during listener paraphrases.
charlie.lee@korea.army.mil, 721-3356 the conversation. 3. Share the floor.
Then what should we do? Should we not communicate
with family? No. We need communication. During the
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FUN
K-16 COMMUNITY

FAIR
by Pvt. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The K-16 Community

Activities Center held its Community Fun Fair Saturday,
treating participants to Korean culture and fun and games for
children.
“This was a partnership under the Good Neighbor Program
with the people of Seongnam,” said Mario Farrulla, director of
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Community Activities Centers.
“We brought in different dancers and bands from the local
community.”
Some of the performances included Korean traditional
dance, belly dance and modern dance, martial arts
demonstrations and a B-Boy performance.
Twenty-five children from the “House of Angels,” a
local orphanage, also attended the event. “I feel good about
this because we’re doing something for them,” said Spc.
Carrasquillo Japhet, one Soldier who helped organize the
children’s visit. “They get to have fun.”

Photo By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi

Photo By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi

Photo By Pvt. Choi Keun-woo Photo By Pvt. Choi Keun-woo

(Clockwise from main photo) Keldon Erick-

son, 8, recovers from a “punch” from Sean
O’Connor, 7; a Korean belly dance group
performs for the crowd; Lee Yoo-bin, 8,
throws a dart at a board of balloons; having
a turn at the dunk tank; B-Boyz performer
Kim Sung-hyun wows the crowd with his
moves; Elizabeth Herrera, 2, enjoys playing
in a bouncy.

Photo By Pvt. Choi Keun-woo

Photo By Pvt. Choi Keun-woo

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Mathieu (Matt) Gosselin, Eighth Army Youth Good Neighbor Soccer Team, presents a signed team ball to the Gangnam team’s captain prior to the start of the April 19 soccer match. This was the
GNP youth soccer team’s second match since the team was started. — U.S. Army Photo By Edward Johnson
New 8th Army Good Neighbor Program Youth
Soccer Team keeps their focus on friendship
Volunteer coaches make sure buidling teamwork,
friendships remains team’s most important ‘goals’
by Susan Silpasornprasit
IMCOM-K Public Affairs
April 19 marked the second game for Eighth Army’s Good Neighbor Youth Soccer
Team. Youth ages 10 to 12 years enjoyed a friendly game of soccer with a Korean team
from the Gangnam district on the field at Yongsan Garrison. Although the two teams
played to win, the true goal of the day’s event was to promote good relations between
children in the Army community and their Korean counterparts.
MSgt. Josue Morales, a volunteer coach for the Good Neighbor youth team, ex-
pressed his pride in the team’s improvements since the first game. “There’s been an im-
provement in teamwork and fundamentals of soccer,” he said. “They’re playing their posi-
tions, distributing the ball and playing as a team.” Learning the different positions teaches
the players to rely on and trust their teammates, Morales explained. “It’s a game of 11,” he
said. “Everyone has something to give to the team.”
The Good Neighbor Team plays Korean soccer teams year-round. It was created as a
branch of 8th Army’s adult Good Neighbor Programs. The matches reinforce good rela-
tions with the host country by bringing youth together to share their skills and bond over
the game of soccer.
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But soccer isn’t the only event the children partake in. Each soccer match includes an
additional group activity before or after the game. Last week, the two teams enjoyed lunch
at the Yongsan’s food court. The children paired off, the American children helping their
Korean “neighbors” order their meals.
Ung Sellen, 8th Army’s Host Nation Specialist and volunteer referee for the April 19
game, acknowledged the generosity of spirit displayed by the Korean and U.S. Army com-
munities in bringing the soccer team together. The team has a Korean sponsor providing
support such as uniforms and the coaches are all volunteers from within 8th Army, he
explained. “The goal of the Good Neighbor youth soccer team is to build friendships and
teamwork among players,” Sellen said. “We want the children to interect and get to know
each other through the game.”
The 8th Army Good Neighbor Youth Soccer Team began practicing in January and
now have two practices per week. They will continue to play Korean youth soccer teams
throughout the year
“Whether we win or lose, we approach the game with the same ethics—to get the kids
out to have fun and learn the game of soccer,” Morales said.
Soccer is an avenue to friendship for the Good Neighbor Program. The teams are given
an opportunity to share tips and skills on the field before the matches begin. A rematch
with another Korean team is already being discussed, paving the way for a friendly re-
union between children who are learning to build new skills and new relationships.
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KATUSA, U.S. Army Soldier’s Friendship

Week celebration at USAG Humphreys
by Andre Butler
USAG-H Public Affairs Office

USAG HUMPHREYS – Community

members from USAG Humphreys and
Pyeongtaek City came together this week to
celebrate Korean Augmentee to the United
States Army and U.S. Soldier’s Friendship
Week here.
KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers Friendship
Week combines sporting events and activities
as a means to building new friendships as
well as making existing relationships between
KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers stronger.
“During the next few days you will
be tested and challenged in a number
of sporting events and activities: soccer,
basketball, softball, Korean traditional
wrestling, tug of war, bowling, putt-putt
golf and taekwondo,” said Col. John
E. Dumoulin, Jr., USAG Humphreys
commander, during his opening remarks at
MP Hill Gym Tuesday.
“You’ll also have the opportunity to see
Korean traditional dance, belly dancing and
a break dancing show by the B-Boys and Pvt. Robert Rodriguez, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion 2nd Aviation Regiment, and Sgt. Kim, Dong-hyun race to the
other performances,” Dumoulin said. finish during a swimming meet at USAG Humphreys Community Activity enter indoor swimming pool. — U.S. Army Photos By Andre Butler
“While fierce, the competitions should make friends at work so this gives us that began during the early days of the Korean After the war the number of KATUSA
also be friendly because we are all part of chance,” Kim said. War when Gen. Douglas Macarthur, general Soldiers decreased to today’s total of about
the same team and have been for a long “This builds camaraderie,” said Sgt. of the United States Army, and President 3,500 with somewhere around 600 working
time,” he said. Jeffrey Curtis, 194th Combat Service Rhee, Seung,man, president of South Korea, at Humphreys Garrison.
KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers began Sustainment Battalion. formed the KATUSA program to augment “It’s not exaggeration to say that we
competitions Monday and continued to “You don’t get this kind of interaction U.S. Army units fighting in the war. could not run this installation without
battle in the games that would crown a unit normally because of the different jobs we At the war’s peak in 1952, 27,000 the fine support our KATUSAs provide,”
team champion at week’s end. all perform,” Curtis said. KATUSA Soldiers fought along side U.S. Dumoulin said.
It’s good to have these games with U.S. “Today we can swim as a team and learn Soldiers. “And…I think it’s safe to say that our
Soldiers,” said Kim, Dong-hyun, Company more about each other.” “Our KATUSA Soldiers are key members lives are better for serving with our KATUSA
B, 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion. The KATUSA and U.S. Soldier’s of our units throughout the Korean brothers,” he said. “We build trust and forge
“We really don’t have a lot of time to friendship has lasted more than 58 years and peninsula,” Dumoulin said. friendships that can last a lifetime.”

Pfc. Nicholas Ross, 557th MP, takes a swing Third Special Forces, ROKA, Taekwondo team performs for more than 300 KATUSA and U.S.
during a softball game against 527th MI. Soldiers, Pyeongtaek City officials and USAG Humphreys community members at MP Hill Gym.

Par Seong Sil Dance team showcase talents Team Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade and 1st Battlation 2nd Aviation Bn., kick it out against Team 4th
during a fan dance at Humphreys MP Hill Gym. Battalion 2nd Aviation Bn., and 18th Medical Command in a game of soccer during KATUSA and U.S. Soldier’s Friendship Week at USAG-H.
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News & Notes
USFK ALERT
USFK officials are asking its servicemem-
bers and beneficiaries to use caution when
eating in non-USFK approved establish-
ments due to a recent outbreak of the
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1
Virus (HPAI-H5N1 Virus) in the Republic of
Korea. All dishes containing chicken and/or
eggs should only be consumed if properly
cooked. The USFK is taking these precau-
tions even as the Korean government ag-
gressively works to contain the outbreak.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Department of Defense Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response Office produces
an outreach campaign to enhance aware-
ness each year. The April 2008 Sexual
Assault Awareness Month theme, “Prevent
Sexual Assault: Ask! Act! Intervene!” con-
centrates on the capability of every Service
member to reduce sexual assault incidents
by being proactive in ensuring the safety
friends and co-workers. For more informa-
tion call Jocelynn M.P. Reyes-LaShier at
753-7091: to sign up for events call 753-
8401.
April 25, 5:30 – 7:30 – ACS classroom
“May I Kiss You?” dating workshop, call
ACS to sign up.
April 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Alaska Mining
Company SAAM Info Booth.
USAG-Humphreys
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
The USAG-H Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
is looking for SAMC and Sergeant Morales
Club members. Monthly meetings are
held the third Wednesday of every month.
Please contact Sgt. 1st Class (P) Grandi-
son at 753-6136 or Sgt. 1st Class Lawson-
Hurt at 753-7978 for more information.
Osan Air Base Space Available Seminar
There will be a Space Available Seminar
held at Osan Air Base April 30 from 10 -
11 a.m. in Building 884, AMC Passenger
Terminal. Everyone is welcome to include
spouses, retirees and DOD Civlians. The
seminar willl cover everything you need to
know about how to fly our of Korea on a
military airplane to include documentation,
catergories and frequency flights. No res-
ervations are needed to attend; however,
there is very limited parking. For more in-
formation call 784-1854.
Inspector General Openings
The Eighth United States Army Inspector
General has immediate openings for offi-
cers wanting to become Inspector Gener-
als. Vacancies are for Majors and branch
qualified captains. Positions can be up to
two years with command sponsorship.
Point of contact is Lt. Col. Ed Hogan at
725-6739 or Col. Michael Mahoney at 723-
4006, email: Edwin.hogan@Korea.army.
mil or Michael.mahoney1@korea.army.mil
Free Bowling on Fridays
Military in uniform can enjoy free bowling
every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Humphreys Strike Zone and Long Bowling
Centers. The snack bars will be open for
your convenience. Call 754-5722 for more
information.
Please Send Us Stories and Photos
To submit info for publishing in The Morning
Calm Weekly, USAG Humphreys common
pages, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598 -- or
e-mail andre.butler@korea.army.mil.
AREA III
HAES students prepare for
future with online tests
by Diane Hobler
HAES Librarian
USAG HUMPHREYS –Computers
have brought big changes to elementary
schools, including in the area of testing.
Beginning last year, Humphreys America
Elementary School students in third, fifth
and sixth grade have participated in a
DoDEA online assessment.
Sixth graders take an online social studies
test while third and fifth graders take an
online science test.
The purpose of the tests is to provide
feedback to teachers and to DoDEA about
how well science and social studies standards
are being met by HAES students.
Although these tests don’t affect the
student’s grades, they enjoy the fact that
the tests are scored as soon as they are
finished.
In turn, HAES students find out right
away how well they’ve done.
“Giving students experience with online
testing is important because many more tests
in high school and college are going online,”
said Myra Taylor, HAES counselor.
“Helping students become comfortable
with this now will help them succeed in
the future.”
Osan Vet clinic pays
visit to Humphreys
Registration required for
animals USFK-Reg
by Mike Mooney
USAG-H Morale, Welfare and Recreation
USAG HUMPHREYS –The sound of
barking dogs, mewing cats and even the
“thump, thump, thump” of a rabbit turned
the Humphreys Community Activity
Center into a busy place Sunday.
And it isn’t over.
With the semi-annual noncombatants
evacuations exercise just around the corner,
the Osan Veterinary Clinic moved its range
of services to the Humphreys CAC in an
effort to help pet owners get ready. NEO
rules now require that all domestic pets be
micro-chipped in order to be evacuated,
and that was one of the major services the
veterinary clinic was performing Sunday.
“We had 55 appointments and another
10-12 walk-ins,” said Tech. Sgt. Theresa
Sipes. “It has been a busy day.”
In addition to micro-chipping, the Vets
were also providing updated inoculations,
performing physicals, checking for parasites
and, where necessary, making appointments
for follow-ups.
“This is great,” said one young Soldier
who brought his dog to the clinic. “It’s
impossible for me to get to Osan during the
week to visit the Vet. Even if I could get the
time off, I don’t have a car and nobody wants
THE MORNING CALM
Educational Technologist Jim Mitchell explains procedures to students as they take a practice
test to prepare for their online testing. — Photo By Diane Hobler
(May 19) to take care of everyone.”
Pet owners who want to make an
appointment for the May 19 clinic can
call 784-6614. Appointments are preferred
since the clinic can bring any records it
has on your pet or start building a patient
file ahead of time. The clinic will run from
Boris (a mixed breed German Shepherd and 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Sipes said they be
something else) slobbering in their car. I
can’t use a taxi and I can’t take the dog on the
bringing whatever animals are available for
adoption.
bus, so what am I supposed to do. Bringing
the Vet here makes it easy.”
Family and MWR has been bringing
the Osan Vet to Humphreys at least once
a quarter for the past four years. Now that
the NEO rules have changed, Sipes said they
“would like to come more often. As you can
see, there are a lot of pets to take care of.”
In addition to providing veterinary
services for the Community, the Osan
Vets also brought a selection of dogs, cats
and even a rabbit that were available for
adoption. Humphreys Soldiers selected at
least four dogs with several others in the “let
me talk to my wife” stage.
“We’ve had two of the dogs that were
adopted at the clinic since October,” Sipes
said. “It’s great to see them get a new
home.”
The next NEO is scheduled for May 15-
17 in the community activity center, and the
Osan Vet Clinic is part of the process. All
pet owners are required to visit the clinic
station to get information about what’s
needed to assure the safe evacuation of their
dogs and cats. Friendly Hoops
“A lot of people still don’t know about the
new rules, so I’m sure we still have animals Pfc. Wesley Bozeman, Company D, 1st
Battalion 2nd Aviation Regiment, takes
that aren’t micro-chipped,” Sipes said. “We
will make appointments for anyone who a final shot against defenders from Com-
needs them during NEO and then come pany A, 501st Signal Battalion. — Photo
back to Humphreys the following Monday By Andre Butler
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Part II: Living in Wonju Enclave

by Stacy A. Ouellette
USAG-H Public Affairs Office
WONJU –After the closure of Camp
Page in Chunchon, 1st Battalion 2nd
Aviation (Attack) Regiment found a new
home in Wonju.
As one of the last remote U.S. Army
installations remaining in the Republic of
Korea, Eagle residents encounter a unique
lifestyle similar to those at Camp Long,
located 20 kilometers away.
“I like being stationed at Camp Eagle
because we’re away from the ‘big Army.’
We’re a small, tight group. We’re like family
where everybody knows everybody. It’s like a
small town,” said Staff Sgt. Kimberly Veals,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
1st Bn., 2nd Aviation Regt.
With larger installations two-hours
away, it is easy to take a break from Eagle,
which is one of the most positive aspects of
life here. It’s easy to take a day or weekend
trip and appreciate the break. Residing at a
larger installation doesn’t always afford this
type of escape, said Pfc. Sierra Krukowski,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
1st Bn., 2nd Aviation Regt.
“The positive thing about living in a
remote area is we can always get away. I grew
up in a big city and to be in a small, remote
area is great, it’s something different and I
appreciate that a lot,” Krukowski said.
Being a remote area provides a certain
type of challenge due to fewer amenities and
agencies to support residents. Partnered in
Wonju with Camp Long, residents at Eagle
share facilities.
“This is like their house, their home.
We don’t have all the facilities they have at
Humphreys and at Yongsan, but what they
have is theirs. We don’t share it with anyone
else. For the Soldiers, it’s a great opportunity,”
said Lt. Col. Cory Mendenhall, 1st Bn., 2nd
Soldiers at Camp Eagle have this facility as their Gym. The Eagle Dome has played host to
many basketball and volleyball games since 2005. — U.S. Army Photo By Stacy A. Ouellette
Aviation Regt. commander.
The sense of ownership extends beyond
the concrete structures into the lives of
each Soldier. Due to the small town style
community, there is a certain lack of privacy.
Everyone knows everyone and what people
are doing.
“Everybody knows your business. You
can’t get away with things and it’s good
because we take care of one another. When
they go into the local community, they do
the right thing every time,” Mendenhall
said.
Included as part of the family-oriented
community are the U.S. Civilian and
Korean National employees working at
Eagle. The majority transferred to Eagle after
the closure of Camp Page in 2005. Their
support extends beyond business hours and
schedules.
“We go to the field and if come back on a
day they are not open, they will come in on a
day their store is closed and open to support
the Soldiers,” Veals. Taking care of Soldiers
is the most important thing, Veals said.
“With my Soldiers, I’ve taken care of
them and they have taken care of me in
return,” Veal said. The mission is going to
accomplish itself.
As a leader, Sgt. 1st Class Dan Phillips,
Company C, 1st Bn., 2nd Aviation Regt.,
said trying to give his Soldiers more than
24 years of knowledge and experience.
Scheduled to retire this June, Phillips
wants to leave the Army knowing he
helped to better prepare Soldiers for future
assignments and deployments.
“A lot of them haven’t been to combat
yet. I try to prepare them for what is about to
come because it’s inevitable that the majority
of these Soldiers are going to combat,”
Phillips said.
Having Eagle as a first assignment,
Krukowski has experienced different types of
leadership styles and has developed respect
for dedicated NCOs leading the way.
“From my perspective, an NCO takes
care of their Soldiers,” Krukowski said.
“They know what is going on in their
sections and know what’s happening in their
Soldiers lives not only at work, but after
work, as compared to a sergeant; they just
have the rank,” Krukowski said.
With fewer agencies to assist Soldiers,
NCOs at Eagle have a deeper responsibility
in taking care of their Soldiers needs. The
atmosphere allows Soldiers to focus on their
specialized training, work on their education
and enough time to practice their craft while
mentoring others.
“The nicest thing about being away
from everything is I get to actually do my
job as a paralegal. I’m not involved in a lot
of the other stuff that takes place so I can
concentrate on taking care of Soldiers,”
said Sgt. Lornce Applewhite, 1st Bn., 2nd
Aviation Regt.
By tackling challenges of living at Eagle
together, the entire community seems to
benefit. They function as a close-knit family,
one probably not seen in anywhere else on
the Korean Peninsula, which is a humbling
experience to be a part of, Mendenhall
said.

Pet adoptions possible at Osan Air Base

Tech Sgt. Theresa Sipes checks the choppers on a cat that was brought to the Osan Veterinary Clinic in the
Humphreys Community Activity Center this past Sunday. Cats and dogs got physicals, shots and, if needed,
micro-chips in preparation for NEO. Predictions are that this little bunny won’t be little much longer. Mean-
while, he created a lot of smiles and cooing at the Osan Vet Clinic held at the Humphreys CAC this past
Sunday. This is one “lucky dog,” adopted by a Soldier and his Wife Sunday at the Osan Vet Clinic held at the
Humphreys CAC. At least four animals found new homes — Photo By Mike Mooney
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Daegu tour appreciates beauty of Geoje Island

Oedo Island is four kilometers away from Geoje Island. This private-owned island is beautified by more than 1,000 different types of subtropical and
other exotic plants. People can enjoy a beautiful view of the crystal blue south sea from the island. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Na Kyung-chul
by Cpl. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
GEOJE – Forty people from the Daegu
community recently experienced a one-day
trip to Geoje Island, the southernmost
area of Kyungsang province in Korea. The
trip was planned by United States Army
Garrison Daegu Community Relations
Officer, Chong Yong-kon and sponsored
by the manager of Oedo Island, Joo Kang-
hyuk.
The trip was composed of visits to
a shipbuilding factory, Oedo Botanical
Garden and the historical Geoje Prisoners of
War (POW) Camp. “I planned this trip to
let people experience the beauty of Korean
nature,” said Chong.
The group first visited Daewoo
Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering
(DSME) Company. It was established in
1973 at Okpo bay in Geoje Island and
has developed into the world’s premium
specialized shipbuilding and offshore
contractor that builds various vessels,
offshore platforms, drilling rigs, floating
oil production units, submarines and
destroyers.
People were amazed that the company
employs more than 28,000 skilled workers
and grosses sales of nine billion dollars
a year. After watching the introduction
movie, the group had the chance to see
the areas where workers work hard to
build ships. “Even though I watched many
kinds of ships on TV, it was first time to
see the procedure for building ships,” said
USAG Daegu Command Sergeant Major
driver, Pfc. Lee Jung-joo. “I realized that
shipbuilding is a kind of hard and detailed
work.”
One of the highlights of the trip was
visiting Oedo-Botania. People were attracted
by the beauty of several kinds of flowers and
gorgeous views. Oedo-Botania is a marine
botanical garden located in Hallyeo National
Marine Park, which has a beautiful view of
the crystal blue south sea and surrounding
landscape. There are more than 1,000
different types of subtropical and other
exotic plants maintained and cultivated by
Lee Chang-ho and his wife Choi Ho-sook.
The couple have maintained and cultivated
these subtropical and exotic plants since
1969. It is reputed to be the first Island in
Korea to be owned and developed by private
individuals.
“It was a very interesting experience for
me,” said Daegu American School Student
Transportation Officer, Michael Dudley.
“I was amazed that private individuals are
taking care of the whole island and growing
several kinds of flowers there.”
On the way to Oedo-Botania by an
excursion ship, the group appreciated the
superb view of Haegeumgang which is called
the ‘sea diamond of the south sea.’
The last stop of the trip was the historical
Geoje POW Camp, built to hold prisoners
during the Korean War. It held 170,000
prisoners of war, 20,000 from China and
150,000 from North Korea. The camp was
closed in 1953 and turned into a park in
1997 to ensure that the Korean War is not
a forgotten war.
For about an hour, the group walked
through the park grounds and felt the
tragedy of war.
“Through the military perspective, I liked
the POW Camp visit most,” said AFSBn-
NEA Operations Officer, Capt. Joshua
Bastman. “It showed me the difficulties of
prisoners in wartime.”
The one-day trip let people see various
lifestyles around them.
“It was a great cultural learning experience
for me because I’ve not been to outside of
Daegu for a while,” said Deputy SPO of
19th ESC, James A. Chen. “It was a good
chance to see a lifestyle outside of the big
city. I was impressed by the slower lifestyle
of people.”

2008 KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers Friendship Week

celebrates, unites Soldiers as one team
CAMP HENRY – 2008 KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers Friednship Week
was held to continue to strengthen and renew the lasting relationship
between Korea and the United States, from Apr. 21 - 25.
KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers participated in sports events including
soccer, softball, volleyball, Ssireum and tug of war, and enjoyed a variety
of performances including martial arts such as a traditional Gumdo
demonstration, Taekwondo, ROK Special Forces and face painting.
Regardless of nationalities, each unit’s KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers
became one team to compete against other units.
Soldiers also had a Daegu City Tour on the third day, and experienced
Korean traditional cultures. — U.S. Army Photos By Cpl. Na Kyung-chul (1,
2) and Jang Jin-young (3)

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News & Notes
Community Family Day
MWR will hold Community Family
Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Apr. 26 at
Camp Walker’s Kelly Fitness Center
parking lot for the Month of the Military
Child/Child Abuse Prevention Month.
There will be several events and
demonstrations including Taekwondo,
swordfighting and gymnastics. It will be
fun for the whole family. For information,
call DSN at 764-5298/768-8090.
2008 Eighth Army
Full and Half Marathon
The 2008 Eighth Army Full and
Half Marathon will be held Apr. 26
at Carey Fitness Center on Camp
Casey, Tongduchon. Those who want
to participate can register at Camp
Walker’s Kelly Gym by April 13. For
information, call Thomas A. Corcoran
at DSN 768-6603.
Factory and Cultural Tour
There will be a Factory and Cultural
Tour held May 9. Participants will visit
Daedun Mountain by cable car, Hite
beer factory and Jeonju Hanok village.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided
and Hite beer factory will provide a
beer tasting opportunity, beer for adults
and soft drinks for the underaged.
For information, contact Community
Relations Officer Chong Yong-kon at
DSN 768-6907 or chongy2@korea.
army.mil.
Commissary Awareness Day
BOSS holds Commissary Awareness
Day 9 from a.m. – 12 p.m., May 16 at
the Commissary parking lot on Camp
Walker. A variety of events are planned
for the day. For information, call Spc.
Aleshia Fenner at DSN 764-4426.
Spirit Warrior Men’s Conference
Spirit Warrior Men’s Conference will
be held 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 10 at Camp
Walker’s Soldier Memorial Chapel.
Dr. Chuck Stecker will participate
together and continental breakfast
will be served. For information, call
Chaplain (Capt.) William E. Graham
at DSN 768-6140.
BOSS Luau
A luau sponsored by BOSS will be
held 12 – 7 p.m. May 17 at Camp
Carroll’s Pool. There will be music,
foods, volley ball games and horse
shoes. For information, call at DSN
764-4426.
233rd United States
Army Birthday Ball
To celebrate the 233rd United States
Army Birthday, the Army Ball will be
held 6 p.m. June 14 at Inter-Burgo
Hotel in Daegu. Ticket price is 40,000
won. For information, call Spc. Natalie
E. Kapteyn at DSN 768-8622.
Daegu Website
For local news you can use, visit
USAG Daegu’s website at http://ima.
korea.army.mil/areaIV/sites/local/
AREA IV
Soldier for democracy preaches hope
by Sgt. Suk Kyung-chul
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – People join the U.S.
Army for reasons as numerous as the number
of Soldiers in the Army. Some joined to see
the world, others for money and some for
citizenship. Capt. Yan N. Xiong, Chaplain,
194th Combat Sustainment Support
Battalion joined after his life took a drastic
turn during China’s Tiananmen Square
protest in 1989.
Yan was born in China in 1964. Life in
China at that time was under a communist-
controlled government, where every agency
and organization from the government and
education system to the media was run by
the government.
“All I knew was communism,” said Yan.
However, as Yan grew up, he encountered
Western literature and began to think about
the Western legal system.
“I was a law student at Peking University
in 1988, a year before the movement,” said
Yan, reflecting on the Tiananmen Square
protest he helped to lead.
“In April of 1989, I was a student leader
for the protests. I organized many protests
against the Chinese government, initiated
hunger strikes and negotiated with Chinese
Prime Minister Li Peng. After the massacre,
I became one of the 21 most-wanted persons
in China,” said Yan.
For his involvement in the Tiananmen
Square protest, Yan served one year and
seven months in prison. He was kept in a
small solitary cell, and was never allowed
to go outside.
“Hundreds of protesters were caught and
kept in the horrible jails, even worse than
concentration camps. The torture they used
on us was invisible. Instead of physical harm,
they gave us just enough food to stay alive.
Even by Chinese standards, you are allowed
thirty minutes a day for outdoor activities. I
did not even get that,” said Yan.
After his release in 1991, a group of
Chinese church members gave Yan the New
Testament from the Bible.
“This was my first encounter with the life
Tips for college students:
Choosing a computer
by Jang Jin-young
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – When you decide
to purchase a computer, you may have a
dilemma. As a college or university student,
which is a better buy, a notebook or a
desktop PC? What should college students
look for when choosing a computer? After
buying a computer, you may hit another
roadblock which is, what is the most
effective way to maintain a computer? Here
are tips for college or university students to
remove the stumbling blocks related to the
selection, purchase and maintenance of a
computer.
Laptop computer or desktop PC?
Which kind of computer system best
meets the needs of a college student? A
laptop computer. A laptop is portable and is
a big plus in the life of a busy, mobile college
Capt. Yan N. Xiong poses with children after giving Christmas presents to an Iraqi village and
orphanage when he was with the 615th Aviation Support Battalion in 2004. — U.S. Army Photo
Courtesy 19th ESC Public Affairs Office
of Jesus. I read the books again and again,
but I still did not know what it all meant,”
said Yan.
Yan’s life in China after his release from
prison was miserable. He could not get a
job or enroll in school due to the Chinese
government’s control and interference.
“After I got out of custody, there was
no place for me in Beijing. I went south to
Guangzhou, seeking employment. In Hong
Kong, which was still under British rule at
that time, I met people from democratic
organizations who were sympathetic to me.
They helped me and my wife seek political
refuge in the United States,” said Yan.
Yan was allowed to come to the United
States in 1992. His wife, Qian, who was also
imprisoned for her work with the student
movement, joined him a year later.
In 1994, they began their careers in the
unlikely place of the United States Army
where health care, reasonable pay and a
chance to practice English were available.
In the Army, he accepted the Christian
gospel, and decided to be a chaplain instead
of studying law.
student. You can take your laptop to the
library, to a coffee shop, to a friend’s room or
wherever you want to study. Unlike desktops,
laptops can easily make a trip home for break.
College students move around quite a bit and
moving a laptop from classroom to classroom
is no hassle at all.
What should you consider when
buying a computer and software?
One thing you would want to check is
whether a computer has wireless connectivity
or not. College students are always on the
move and often connect to the Internet for
essays or recreation. As wireless Internet
becomes more widely available, laptop
computers become all the more convenient.
So an internal wireless capability is a major
factor that you have to take a look at.
College or university students frequently
use Microsoft Office for college work.
You need to run Word for your essays or
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“In China, there is a cry for the rule of
the law,” he said. “I am still interested in
law, but China’s real cry is for the gospel;
that’s more important for China, for me,
for my life.”
Yan has been to many places since his
escape from China. He has deployed to Iraq
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In
January 2007, he was sent to Korea where
he is currently assigned to the 194th CSSB,
located in Camp Humphreys.
“Serving in Korea gives me more
opportunity to know different people. I like
the Korean culture and the people,” said
Yan. He also mentioned, that being in Korea
allows him to meet more young Soldiers who
are away from their families. He believes he
has more opportunity to serve and help the
Soldiers here more than anywhere else.
“Captain Xiong does an excellent job as
the Battalion Chaplain. He shows genuine
concern for the Soldiers, and he always has a
smile on his face, making everyone cheerful
around him,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2
Darren A. Young, 194th CSSB Headquarters
and Headquarters Company.
PowerPoint for reports and presentations.
You might even need Outlook to connect
to e-mail. You are definitely need some type
of office collaboration software.
It’s a good idea to take a close look at your
laptop computer to ensure it has enough
Universal Serial Bus ports to support any
devices you have. Four to six USB ports is
a good number to have on a laptop, while
six to eight is enough for a desk top to have.
Just about any computer that you buy today
comes with one or more USB connectors
on the back. These USB connectors let you
attach everything from a mouse to a printer
to your computer quickly and easily.
Windows Vista or Windows XP?
Windows XP has been out since 2002.
Windows Vista is Microsoft’s newest
operating system, released in January 2007.
Windows Vista is newer and is upgraded
which means it also has more security and
added features. There are a few challenges to
working with Vista versus XP. Particularly,
Windows Vista, on occasion, has memory
management problems. This sometimes
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Responsible use of government purchase, travel cards
by Jang Jin-young
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Credit cards are
convenient. But if you misuse or abuse
them, it can reflect negatively on your
credit and your career. You should use your
credit card wisely and carefully according
to responsibilities and limitations of the
specific card. When using a government
purchase card or government credit card,
there are other things that you should take
into account.
The Government Purchase Card is
an internationally-accepted VISA credit
card issued by individual contractors. The
purpose of the GPC is to minimize the
paperwork needed to make, with proper
authorization, purchases of up to $3,000.
The GPC is available to personnel in
all federal agencies under a single General
Services Administration contract with the
understanding that it will not be abused
Computer
causes Vista to slow down and not work as
fast as Windows XP. The majority of people
are more familiar with Windows XP than
Windows Vista.
What size hard drive is best for college
work?
The typical size of a hard drive in a laptop
is about 250GB. This size hard drive is
good enough for college work and almost
whatever else you want to do. You won’t
need to upgrade your laptop unless you have
specific needs because doing homework and
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or misused in any way. Abuse of the GPC
is subject to criminal, civil, Uniform
Code of Military Justice, administrative
and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
So, understanding the responsibilities
and limitations of the GPC is the way
to save yourself from legal and financial
trouble.
The following points are important for
you to remember:
•Requirements shall not be split to
circumvent exceeding the cardholder’s single
or monthly purchase limit.
•Under no circumstances can a
requirement estimated at over $3,000 be
purchased using the GPC.
•The GPC is used by organizations to
purchase goods and/or services needed to
fulfill immediate mission requirements that
are authorized for local procurement.
• Don’t split requirements and/or permit
anyone to use your card.
•Always maintain an accurate purchase
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research, surfing the Internet and playing
video games, etc., are the typical college
student’s work with a computer.
How to maintain a computer?
After buying a computer, it’s a good idea
to know how to maintain it. There are three
basic computer maintenance actions you
have to keep in mind. First, you need to
make sure your laptop computer has some
type of virus scanning product. Second,
defragment your hard drive. Third, do not
access questionable sites.
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log.
For more information on the GPC,
call Resource Management Office Budget
Analyst Chon, Hyon-chong DSN: 768-
7932.
The Government Travel Card is
intended to facilitate and standardize
the use by commissioned corps travelers,
to ensure a safe, effective, convenient,
commercially available method to pay
for expenses incidental to official travel.
The GTC will be used to pay for all costs
incidental to official business travel,
to include travel advances, lodging
transportation, rental cars, meals, and
other incidental expenses, unless otherwise
specified.
The GTC is available to Department
of Defense employees with the strict
understanding that it will not be abused
or misused in any way. Use of the GTC
is a benefit, not an entitlement. Abuse of
the GTC is punishable under Department
“You should defragment you hard drive
on a regular basis - every six month is good
– to keep your system running well,” said
Information Assurance Manager David
Dillard. “In the course of normal usage,
files are constantly changed and written or
re-written to the hard drive. The file system
tries to pack the files tightly. It breaks them
into pieces to fit where it finds space for them.
Over time these pieces get scattered all over
the drive. It begins to take a lot of drive head
movement to read and write files. As a result,
your computer’s performance suffers, and
worse, it’s easier for errors to creep in.”
New computer versions come out overnight.
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of Defense regulations and the Uniform
Code of Military Justice, so understanding
the responsibilities and limitations of using
the card can save you from serious legal and
financial trouble.
The following points are important for
you to remember:
•The GTC may only be used for official
travel purposes when on official government
orders; never for personal use.
•ATM withdrawals are not authorized
sooner than 3 days before scheduled
travel.
•It is the member’s responsibility to
ensure the full balance of the GTC is paid
monthly no later than the due date on the
statement.
•Members are required to split-disburse
all outstanding charges against the GTC
when filing the travel voucher.
For more information on the GTC, call
RMO Budget Analyst Sherri A. Brown
DSN: 768-6368.
“You never overtake a train,” said IA manager
Dillard. “What I mean is, there is always going
to be something new and larger than before.
That’s going to come out faster. So what I do
when buying a computer, is to judge what I
need it for. Do I need it for playing computer
games or do I need it for research? And I judge
how much money I am going to invest based
upon what kind of a computer or what my
computer needs are. Obviously you might be
a person who buys a computer just for e-mail
and surfing the Internet. In that case, you don’t
need a state-of-the-art computer. Sit down and
decide what your computer is for, and then
draw up a budget.”
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1-44 ADA Soldiers tour Geumsoo Culture Center Apr. 15
by Cpl. Jang Won-il
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – The best way
for Soldiers to learn Korean culture is to
walk out the gate and mingle with Korean
nationals. There are many opportunities for
Soldiers which will enhance their cultural
understanding in fun ways. One such
opportunity came to Soldiers of 1-44th
Air Defense Artillery Battalion as 10 U.S.
and KATUSA Soldiers visited Geumsoo
AREA IV
Culture Center at Seong-ju County, Apr.
15.
What made the event a little more special
was the participation of the ROK Air Force
512 HAWK Battery, which is also an air
defense artillery unit. 10 ROK Airmen
joined their U.S. counterparts to experience
a traditional culture of Korea.
512 HAWK Battery Commander,
Maj. Oh Chang-ho said, “We have known
about the 1-44 ADA for quite a while now
because we both conduct similar tasks on the
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A ROK Air Force 512 HAWK Battery Soldier
dribbles the ball down the field while other
players chase him away during a soccer
match-up at the joint culture experiencing event
held at Geumsoo Culture Center at Seong-ju
County, Apr. 15. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl.
Jang Won-il
peninsula. We have been visiting this facility
since last year, and this time we’ve decided to
invite the U.S. Soldiers to join us.”
“Today’s event was conducted to promote
friendship among the two sides, and build
a firmer relationship. I believe the best way
to understand a different culture is to be
exposed to it,” said 512 HAWK Command
Sgt. Maj. Jeon Byeong-seon.
Geumsoo Culture Center, which opened
in 2000, used to be an elementary school
which closed down when the residents
moved out to the area. The town council
redesigned the place to make it into a
facility where visitors can experience the
rich cultures of Korea.
The first event the Soldiers experienced
was making traditional-style nameplates
out of wood and branches. The 20 Soldiers
made jokes and giggled while expressing
their creativity on the wooden plate. Some
U.S. Soldiers managed to put their names
in Hangul by asking their fellow ROK
Airmen.
Lunch was served at a local restaurant just
across the street from the culture center. The
Soldiers experienced Korean food for the
first time, while others learned how to use
the chopsticks. After lunch, the US Soldiers
and ROK Airmen decided to play a game
THE MORNING CALM
of soccer, mixed-team, which proved to be
a memorable experience.
“My favorite was the soccer, definitely,”
said A Company, 1-44 ADA, Pfc. Jeff
Dawsey. “I talked to most of my teammates
while playing soccer, and learned a lot of
different things that South Koreans do,
which I think is very interesting.”
“It was a really bonding experience,”
said Headquarters Battery, 1-44 ADA, Spc.
Jeremy C. Mulholland. “I think this whole
experience was wonderful because there was
the mixture of cultures. It was fun spending
time with the ROK Airmen.”
After the soccer match, the crew gathered
back inside to make traditional Korean mask
figures with colored clay. The Soldiers also
created figures of fruit, vegetables and even
a miniature version of a Big Mac with fries
and soju.
“It was a great way to experience the
Korean culture,” said D Company, 1-44
ADA, Pfc. Jason A. Weiser, who managed
to create a clay tank. “I got to see various
ways Koreans have fun and it was a great to
mingle with them. We did a lot of things
with the ROK Airmen and KATUSA and I
enjoyed all of them.”
“Not only military interactions,” said
Oh. “but activities in which the two units
can come together in support of the local
community are very important. I think
it’s a good experience for our Airmen as
well. I hope to have more opportunities
like this in the future, and also hope that
the U.S. Soldiers can take good memories
about Korea when they go back to their
homes.”
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