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Labor Day Country bowling

circus entertains night brings bull Be sure to send them a link
USAG-Casey to Yongsan to the U.S. Army’s official
“Welcome to Korea’ video:
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Humphreys water park wraps up

swimming season with a splash
We admission,
Free didn’t noticelive
that stupid
music andSoldier had her f*#%ing helmet on backwards
plenty of sunshine draw large
crowds over Labor Day weekend
by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea, Public Affairs

USAG-HUMPHREYS — For most, Labor Day weekend

marks the end of summer - a time when children head back to
school, the days get shorter and the nights colder. However, for
visitors to “Splish & Splash,” the Army’s premier aquatics park
in Korea, summer was in full swing Saturday as hundreds of
Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members descended
on USAG-Humphreys to soak up the sun
and warm temperatures before the
park closed for the season Monday.

— see SPLISH & SPLASH Page 16 —

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Lou Simon takes a dip with his wife Suzan and children (from left to right) Louie, Olivia, Sydney and Isabelle during Labor Day Weekend celebrations at the USAG-
Humphreys aquatics park. Dubbed ‘Splish and Splash’, this family-friendly facility offered free admission and live music throughout the weekend to mark the end of a successful swimming season.
— U.S. Army Photo By Edward Johnson
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and U.S. Forces Korea honored the two teams during a deployment
ceremony at the USAG-Yongsan Multipurpose Training Facility.
Pre-deployment consisted of six weeks of intense training for
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with basic MP combat missions. This included training in area
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collection and general field craft.
During the ceremony, Staff Sgt. Ricky Caravona, 142nd MP
Company Kennel Master, read a poem entitled “Guardians of the
Night.” The reading brought the theater to silence and to near
tears. He read: “…Do not chastise me unduly, For I am your
right arm, the sword at your side…I will gladly take up your fight,
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Oct. 11 and 12. There will be a wide variety of Korean and
American high-performance aerial demonstrations, unique ground
performances, military equipment static displays, a children’s play
area and a wide variety of food and souvenir booths. This year’s
Air Power Day commemorates the 51st Fighter Wing 60th
Anniversary and the 60th Anniversary of the
Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
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Professional Development Conference
Sept. 23-26
Army educators will attend an Army Continuing Education
Services professional development workshop during the
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There will be limited educational services available during
this period. All scheduled on-duty and off-duty classes will
continue. Education Centers will remain open during regular
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be in-
complete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: AWOL; Subject #1 failed to report at

his designated time and place of duty. Subject
#1 was due to return to his unit from emergency
leave on 13 AUG 08. Subject #1 did not return
and spoke to his unit commander at 1040 Hrs,
14 AUG 08, while still in the states. Subject #1
stated that he was not going to return due to
family issues. At 0001 Hrs, 14 AUG 08, Subject
#1 was placed on AWOL status by the unit com-
mander. A DA FM 4187 was provided to the US-
AG-Stanley MP Station. Subject #1 was flagged
in DBIDS and a BOLO was issued for his appre-
hension. Investigation continues by MPI.

Larceny of Private Property; Unlawful Entry;

Subject #1 entered Victim #1’s room and re-
moved his desktop computer, components, and
a digital camera, which were secured and un-
attended at BLDG #1152, RM #215. Victim #1
found his missing items at the East Side pawn
shop in Dongducheon. The shop owner identi-
fied Subject #1 as the individual who sold him
the computer items and camera. Subject #1 was
escorted to the USAG-Casey PMO where he
was advised of his legal rights, which he waived
rendering a written sworn statement denying
the offenses. Subject #1 was processed and re-
leased to his unit. Victim #1 rendered a written
sworn statement attesting to the incident. ECOL
is $600.00. Investigation continues by MPI.

AREA II: Traffic Accident without Injuries; Dam-

age to Government Property; Damage to Pri-
vate Property; Improper Lane Change; Driving
While License Revoked; Subject #1, operating a
GOV, with Witness #1 as a passenger, made an
improper lane change and struck Subject #2’s
POV, which was traveling straight in its lane on
HWY #1, adjacent to the Seoul toll booth. Dam-
ages to Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of dents,
scratches, and paint transfer to the left front
quarter panel and door. Damages to Subject A vendor sells traditional Korean snack food to a street-side customer at Seoul’s Insadong Market. Insadong was the center of culture during
#2’s vehicle consisted of dents, scratches, and the Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910) and this is where the Ministry of Art was once situated. Insadong has become a favorite shopping spot among
paint transfer to the right front quarter panel. All foreigners. Over forty percent of the nation’s antique stores are found here and the market is highly regarded for its art collection. In fact, Queen
parties reported to the Seoul toll booth rest area,
where Subject #2 and Witness #1 rendered writ-
Elizabeth II came to Insadong during her 1999 visit to Korea. — U.S. Army photo by Edward Johnson
ten sworn statements attesting to the incident.
Subject #1 was charged by KNP under KRTL
ART #48 (Obligation of Safe Driving). Further SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
investigation by KNP revealed Subject #2 was
driving on a revoked driver’s license. Subject
#2 was charged by KNP under KRTL ART #43 The Ballerina who Fell in Love National Performing Arts Center
(Driving While License Revoked). Subject #1 The Ballerina who Fell in Love with a B-BOY B-Boy Theater, The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts’s
was released into MP Custody on a CJ Form 2
B1, Samjin Pharmaceuticals Bldg., Seogyo-dong 338-8, Mapo- Saturday Regular Performance NCKTPA’s Saturday Regular
and rendered a written sworn statement admit-
ting to the offenses. Subject #1 was processed gu, Seoul. Monday and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Performance at the Yeakdang(Main Hall) of the National Center
and released to his unit. All parties reported Saturday at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. for Korean Traditional Performing Arts, Seocho-dong, Seocho-
utilization of their seatbelts. ECOD is unknown. except holidays. The show is a nonverbal performance that gu, Seoul every Saturday at 5 p.m. presents various forms of
This is a final report.
combines ballet and break dancing. It features breathtaking content including high quality music and dance performances
AREA III: Underage Drinking; Weapons Viola- dance routines with various styles of dance and music including as well as Pansori (a dramatic epic vocal performance) performed
tions (Knife); Subject #1 became involved in a rock, hip-hop and ballet. The story is about a ballerina from by NCKTPA’s band and dance troupe. The regular Gugak
verbal altercation with MP at the walk-through a rich family who falls in love with the main character after (traditional Korean folk music) performance includes twelve
gate on USAG-Humphreys. MP detected an
watching him break dance in a club. While searching for the diverse shows through a comprehensive program consisting of
odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from
Subject #1’s person. A check of Subject #1’s ID B-boy, the ballerina starts to learn his break dancing routine. She the best from about 100 Gugak performing arts including royal
card revealed him to be under the legal age to works hard hoping to show him her own dance style when she court music, dance, folk music, folk song, modern composition
consume alcohol. Subject #1 was apprehended finds him. The love story between the ballerina and the B-boy and more. For more information visit the web site www.ncktpa.
and searched by MP. During the search, a knife
involves ten scenes, each consisting of various types of dances. go.kr (Korean, English) or call Korean Travel Phone +82-2-1330
was discovered on Subject #1’s person. Subject
#1 was then transported to the USAG-Hum- (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
phreys PMO where he was administered a PBT,
with a result of .151% BAC. Subject #1 was not Busan International Travel Fair
advised of his legal rights due to his suspected
level of intoxication and was processed and re-
The Busan International Travel Fair takes place at BEXCO from Hyoseok Culture Festival
leased to his unit. Subject #1 was advised to re- 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. from Sep. 5th through 8th. This fair offers a Visit the Hyoseok Culture Festival in Bongpyeong in
turn to the USAG-Humphreys PMO at 1700 Hrs, look into world travel and culture, with about 150 participating Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do Province from Sept. 6th
24 AUG 08. Investigation continues by MPI. companies from 30 countries. The fair is divided into Travel through 15th. The Hyoseok Culture Festival is unique in
Industry, International Exchange, Travel Education, and Other combining literature with tourism. While the festival focuses
AREA IV: Traffic Accident without Injuries; Dam-
age to Government Property; Improper Backing; Events. The fair attracts more than 60,000 visitors every year. It on competitions in poetry, prose, painting and calligraphy, as
Subject #1, operating a GOV, while backing, is well known for it large scale free gift events. The main stage well as literary symposiums and lectures, other attractions are
struck Victim #1’s GOV, which was parked, se- displays a car, international flight vouchers, international travel more accessible to international visitors who want to learn about
cured, and unattended at CP Oscar. Damages to
vouchers, hotel accommodation vouchers, and more. Each the literary work, including street concerts, international folk
Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of scratches and
paint transfer to the left rear bumper. Damages booth offers performances and events. Visitors can win a free performances, theatrical plays and musical performances. The
to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of scratches to calling card and/or other items just by participating in a short small rural villages, traditional walls enclosing each house, and
the left side door. Subject #1 rendered a writ- quiz or event. Information can be obtained online at: http:// common household goods unique to the region will help you
ten sworn statement admitting to the offenses
www.bitf.co.kr or by phone from Korea Travel Phone at +82- imagine the lyrical beauty of the work of Lee Hyo-seok. For
and reported utilization of his seatbelt. Victim
#1 rendered a written sworn statement attesting 51-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) more information call Korea Travel Phone +82-33-1330.
to the incident. Subject #1 was processed and
released on his own recognizance. Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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142nd MP CO and NAVFOR-Korea
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142nd Military Police Company

A unique reenlistment ceremony took place on the steps of the Naval Forces-Korea
headquarters at Yongsan Aug. 27.
Army Staff Sgt. Samuel Betancourt, 142nd Military Police Company, and his
wife, Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kari Betancout, NAVFOR-Korea, were sworn in
by U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Walter Sharp during the joint reenlistment
ceremony.
Command Sgt. Maj. Winzenried, USFK Command Sergeant Major, said he had
never seen such a ceremony take place before.
Staff Sgt. Betancourt currently works as the provost marshal operations NCOIC
at the USAG-Yongsan PMO. Petty Officer Betancourt works as an administrative
specialist at NAVOF-Korea headquarters. They have been married for seven years
and have a 4-year-old daughter, Amaya. The couple is scheduled to move to Hawaii
in December. PAID ADVERTISING
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Rising fuel prices prompt fare increase, say bus companies
Rise in bus fares expected by some
by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON—Bus fare
for the New Kyungdong Tour Company and
the Myungjin Tour Company pay-as-you-
go bus services will cost more beginning
Oct.1. The additional cost is due to an
increase of fuel costs and the fluctuation of
exchange rates said Chief of Transportation
Branch, Logistics Division of Installation
Management Command, Korea, Ronald
Jakovac in a memorandum dated Aug. 28.
Although the price increase may have
caused some to complain, others expected
higher fares.
“I think the higher bus fares are to be
expected because of the rising costs of fuel,”
said Staff Sgt. Kevin Key, Headquarters 2X.
“I ride the pay-as-you-go bus to Yongsan
garrison all the time, so I have to put a little
more money aside every week to compensate
for the increase in bus fares.”
Continuing increases in fuel costs are the
primary reason these two bus companies are
increasing their fares, said Mike Ferguson,
chief, Transportation Division, USAG-RC
Directorate of Logistics.
DIMHRS takes effect March 1
by Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON—
Soldiers falling under the Human Resources
category, otherwise known by their Military
Occupational Specialty as 42 Alphas, gathered
at the USAG-Red Cloud Theater, Aug.26, to
learn about the Army’s new Defense Integrated
Military Human Resources System, scheduled
to take effect March 1, 2009.
DIMHRS is a program designed to
integrate Soldiers records, such as pay and
personnel records, into one web based
product, which will eliminate up to 70
previous separate systems, making all records
Fires Brigade brings special needs children to Casey Lanes
AREA I
“Fuel costs have increased more than
50 percent in the last few years, and that
is at a rapid rate,” Ferguson said. “The bus
companies have not adjusted their fares in
more than three years.”
There is a common misconception
by many that the two bus companies
operate by a contract with IMCOM,
Ferguson said.
“These bus companies do not have a
contract. They have a licensing agreement
with IMCOM-K Logistics Division,”
Ferguson said. “They are not being
subsidized in any way by the Army. The
only money they make is from the sale of
their bus tickets. Among the fuel costs,
ridership, and the number of runs they
have going, they are not meeting their
standard for overhead and profits.”
Both bus companies buy their fuel on the
Korean economy and the price per gallon is
near $8, Ferguson said.
“It is hard to say how long these
prices for bus fares will last,” Ferguson
said. “It is hard to know if fuel prices
will stabilize or go up. If fuel prices
continue to increase, we will probably
see more increases in bus fares.”
available in one-stop online.
Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Myers of Army
Human Resources Command, Alexandria,
Va., briefed the Soldiers on the new system.
Myers is part of a five-person team from
AHRC holding classes throughout the
peninsula to teach Soldiers how DIMHRS
operates.
“DIMHRS is here and it is going to affect
you, so you need to be ready,” Myers said to
those assembled. “When we turn DIMHRS
on in March of 2009 we are not turning it on
for one component, we are turning it on for
all of them, Active Duty, National Guard and
the Reserves. We have to be prepared for the
implantation of this system and make sure our
Passengers board the pay-as-you-go bus at the USAG-RC bus terminal in the afternoon Aug.
29. The bus companies need to average 15 riders per bus to run a profitable business and have
no contract but a licensing agreement. -U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham.
“If the price of fuel goes down, I don’t
know if the price of bus tickets will go
down. They will probably compensate in
some way.”
Both bus companies need an average
ridership of 15 per bus to meet their
S-1 shops are ready to handle it.”
Myers urged Soldiers not to be caught out
in March and learn about DIMHRS through
the programs website, where Soldiers will
self-train themselves about the intricacies of
DIMHRS at www.armydimhrs.mil or ssi.
learn.army.mil.
“You’re not going to know everything
about DIMHRS from this briefing, but you
are going to know where to get information
to help another Soldier,” Myers said. “One
of the main things to remember is all three
components are in one data base; before you
had to enter each one separately.”
Myers stated DIMHRS would eliminate
the option for Soldiers to be paid once a
month, with bimonthly payments now
mandatory. Records also will be combined,
as previously Soldiers who had made the
transition from enlisted to officer had separate
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business goals, Ferguson said.
“Early buses are usually packed,”
Ferguson said. “We have buses leaving here
every hour and sometimes they are empty,
but the bus must run anyway because it is
on a schedule.”
records, both of which would now be a single
unit, Myers said.
“If a Soldier switches from reserves to
active duty the component will be switched
to a single record. If you decide to switch from
Army to Air Force, the service name would
simply be switched.”
DIMHRS is not Army specific and
eventually will be Department of Defense
wide, with the Army going first, the Air Force
second and the Navy and Marines later in
2009, Myers indicated.
“Another part of transformation is
relocating our headquarters. Right now, we
have branches in St Louis, Indianapolis, and
Alexandria. By 2011, we will have moved
them all to one location at Fort Knox Ky.”
Myers said when the move is made to Fort
Knox there will be one call center instead of
the 60 to 70, which currently exist.
CASEY GARRISON—The city of Dong-
ducheon brought more than 30 children from
their Handicapped Center to Casey Lanes
Aug. 30 to enjoy a bowling party and a day
of play at the invitation of the 210th Fires Bri-
gade at USAG-Casey.
“We wanted to bring the children onto the
installation and have a party away from the
Volunteer Center,” said Maj. Joe Buccino,
210th Fires Brigade commander. “We will do
lunch at Casey Lanes, take them to the Post
Exchange for a tour, and take them to the park
by the softball field to do some three legged
races and other games.”
The Dongducheon Volunteer Center provided
transportation for the day’s events.
“I am really proud of all the Soldiers we
have here today. We have 22 Soldiers from
Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion. When
we do an event like this, the Soldiers and the
children have a great time. You can’t beat
that,” Buccino said.
-U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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News & Notes

Golf Scramble fosters good neighbor relations
Absentee Voting
Visitors to the FVAP web site at www.
fvap.gov are now able to save their com-
pleted Online Federal Post Card Appli-
cation and Online Federal Write-In Ab-
sentee Ballot to their computer for future
use, using an Adobe Acrobat Reader
version of 7.0 or higher. The FVAP can
be contacted from the United States at
1-800-438-8663 and from 67 countries
using the specific international toll-free
numbers listed on the FVAP web site at
www.FVAP.gov, Federal Voting Assis-
tance Program, Department of Defense,
1155 Defense Pentagon, e-mail: vote@
fvap.ncr.gov.

Victim Advocate Hot Line 1st Sgt. Monte Britton (center), USAG-Casey,
USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is Choi, Bum, Vice President of the Asso- Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment,
011-9187-2001. Take a stand against ciation of the United States Army Dong- drives powerfully as Stephen Toepper (left) Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC
domestic violence. Victim Advocate Co- ducheon Chapter, drives his shot onto the and Lt. Col Donald Meisler (right), USAG- garrison commander, shows steely nerves
ordinator USAG-Casey ACS, Building
fairway at the Good Neighbor Program Casey garrison commander, look on during as he sinks a putt during the Good Neigh-
2603. For more information call 730-
3494.
Golf Scramble, Aug.28, USAG-RC Golf the Good Neighbor Program Golf Scramble, bor Program Golf Scramble, Aug.28,
Course. -- U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Alun Aug. 28, USAG-RC Golf Course. -- U.S. Army USAG-RC Golf Course. -- U.S. Army Pho-
Chusok Celebration at Dong- Thomas Photo by Spc. Alun Thomas to by Spc. Alun Thomas
ducheon Cultural Center
The Dongducheon Volunteer Center and
Casey Community Activities Center in-

Prayer Breakfast
vite spouses and Family members of the
Casey/Hovey community to experience
Chusok Sept. 11 at the Dongducheon
Cultural Center. For more information
call: 730-4601/4602. inspires Warriors
Daily Mass at USAG-RC Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia, United
Join us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 States Army Garrison Red Cloud, Headquar-
a.m. Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Cha- ters and Headquarters Company, gestures to
pel. For more information call 732-6404. Soldiers from USAG and the 2nd Infantry Divi-
sion during his speech as guest speaker, Aug.
Health Plan Open Season 29, USAG-Casey Warriors Club, at a Prayer
The Office of Personnel Management is
Breakfast organized by USAG Headquarters
expected to announce in Sept. premium
and health plan changes for the 2008
and Headquarters Detachment. Garcia spoke
open season from Nov. 10 to Dec. 8. For about his experiences in Iraq and how his
more information call: 732-8854. religious beliefs helped carry him through his
combat tour. -- U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Alun Thomas
Hispanic Heritage Month

Labor Day circus entertains Casey

The Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
will be held on Camp Hovey Sept. 27 at
the CAC outdoor area. It will feature His-
panic food, live music, dance contests,
games and prizes. For more information
call: 730-4602.
New Taxi Call Numbers
New numbers for the Kumkang Taxi Ser-
vice on USAG-Casey are (031)865-0003.
On post number DSN:99-865-0003
Spouses Orientation Program
The Spouses Orientation Program will
be held Sept. 9 and 23 at USAG-Casey
and Sept. 16 at USAG-RC. For more
information call: 732-5883.
Red Cloud Commissary
Closed
for Chusok
The Commissary on Red Cloud garrison
will be closed temporarily Sept. 14 and
15. For more information call: 732-7649.
ADAPT Schedule Change
Beginning Oct. 1 alcohol and drug abuse
prevention training will be conducted on
Tuesday and Wednesdays. For more in-
formation call: 730-4006
Become an Inspector General
The 8th Army Inspector General has im-
mediate openings for officers and NCOs
wanting to become Inspector Generals.
For more information call: 725-6739.
by Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON—Despite heavy
down pours of rain more than 2,000
Soldiers, Civilians and Family members
attended the USAG-Casey Labor Day
celebration Sept. 1 presented by USAG-RC
Family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation.
“Labor Day is one of our big holidays
back in the United States,” said James
Richardson, deputy commander, USAG-
Casey. “We wanted to do something really
big for the Families, and we wanted to bring
something in we have not had at Casey, so
we decided to bring the circus. It was a big
smash hit.”
The Dong Choon Art Circus was chosen
to entertain under the big top featuring
balancing acts, high wire acts, acrobatics,
tightrope and the big finale, motorcycle
daredevils.
“The first two shows were a big success.”
Richardson said. “The only activities we had
to scratch because of rain were the outdoors
children’s games and some of the vendors.”
The area around the Gateway Club was
cordoned off to automobile traffic and the
circus tent was erected adjacent to the club.
Although rain was torrential at times, most
of the USAG-Casey community came out
to see the circus.
“It was such an awesome turnout,”
said Capt. Kimberly Nelson, commander
USAG-Casey Headquarters, Headquarters
Detachment. “The community came out
despite the weather and supported this
event. I shopped at the vendor’s area and
got my share of cotton candy. I liked the
motorcycle daredevils act the most in the
circus.”
Being USAG-RC is a noncommand
sponsored community, over the years
FMWR has focused on concerts, block
parties, sporting events, mainly for single
Soldiers, said Frank Desilva, USAG-RC
director of marketing.
“We decided to do a major event for the
Families,” Desilva said. “Over the months in
planning we shuffled through a lot of things
and we came up with a circus.”
Many did not believe a circus could
be presented on an Army installation in
Korea.
“I took the challenge of finding a circus
we could present and found the Dong
Choon Art Circus,” Desilva said. “The
original agreement with Dong Choon
specified we present the circus outside, but
after thinking about it, I decided it was too
much of a risk not to have a big top tent
incase of inclement weather.”
The circus was such a success other areas
are inquiring how to present it in their area.
Some came from Yongsan garrison to see for
themselves, Desilva said.
“It is not inconceivable we may bring
the circus back in the spring,” Desilva said.
“Maybe in the summer or May next year,
I am not promising anything, but it is
possible. Humphrey’s garrison called asking
how they can bring the circus there for the
4th of July next year.”
The circus was the big act to follow
and only an act out of this world could
follow it.
“The Moon Rock exhibit did not cost us
anything except transportation to Houston
to pick it up,” Desilva said. “You have to
pick it up and bring it back, so I will leave
for Houston on Thursday to return it.
When I presented our plans for this
event to Denise James, director of USAG-
RC FMWR, she said to run with it, and
she had complete confidence it would be
a success.”
Although all presented on Labor Day is
a tough act to follow, Desilva has plans to
follow soon with something special.
“We are going to bring a lot of these
things back Sept. 26,” Desilva said. “We are
going to have T Pain here in the Gateway
Courtyard. We will start 3 p.m. and we will
have the carnival games up and the petting
zoo, robot dinosaur thing, and try to do a
late afternoon Friday special.”
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Labor Day circus

The four members of the Motorcycle Daredevils speed around their specially built circular cage as part of the Dong Choon Art Circus, Sept. 1, which was one of the highlights of USAG- Casey’s
2008 Labor Day Fall Festival at Gateway Park. — U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Alun Thomas

The Hula Hoopla act featured a syncronized hula hoop group spinning hundreds of Hula Hoops
at once. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alun Thomas.

Balancing acts and tumblling acts abound in

the Dong Choon Art Circus. The Balancing
Chairs act features chairs stacked almost to
the top of the tent. Here the performer per-
forms an almost impossible balancing act on
her way to the top.
— U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alun Thomas.
This acrobatic act features one acrobat on
the bottom juggling another in the air (top)
while spinning the acrobat on top verically
Dong Choon Art Circus may not feature lions and tigers, but these trained dogs rolling each and horizontally
other on a barrel delighted many. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alun Thomas. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alun Thomas.
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2008 Expo draws hundreds of visitors
Over 40 agencies give newcomers insight into community services
by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The 2008 Yongsan
Community Expo Aug. 28 drew hundreds of community
members who gained more insight into what community
services and organizations are available here.
The American Forces’ Spouses’ Club, expo organizer,
designed the event to give newcomers a “one-stop shop” to
learn the most current information about various activities
and programs in which they would like to participate.
“I hope they know everything that is available to them
in Yongsan, because there is so much, and sometimes it
is a little overwhelming when you first get here,” said Ali
Thompson, AFSC first vice president. “With the expo, they
can sweep through a get a real good feel for what’s here and
why it’s going to be great to be assigned here.”
More than 40 Yongsan organizations showcased their
programs and offered sign-ups during the event held at the
Dragon Hill Lodge. The representation included non-profit,
volunteer, youth and special interest, and Family, Morale,
Welfare and Recreation activities.
For Pam Beagle, even though she was assigned here for
a year in 2004 with her military husband, it was as if she
were a true newcomer again.
“It was like being here for the first time because I learned
all these great new things,” she said after walking among
the tables.
Most organizations offered on-the-spot activity sign-ups.
Beagle took advantage of that and signed up for several
activities, including a running group.
“There is so much out there. They want you to be a part
Officials encourage use of SAES ‘kiss-n-drop’ lanes
by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Garrison and school
officials encourage parents of Seoul American
Elementary School students to use newly constructed
drop-off lanes – now termed “kiss-n-drop” zones
– to ease traffic congestion and help create a safer
environment for children.
“The lanes are working out great,” said USAG-
Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall. “Parents can
drive into these areas, let their children out and be on
their way.”
SAES administrators would like to see the zones
used even more, said Kris Kwiatek, SAES assistant
principal.
“They are very effective,” he said. “Parents like them
and they are safer for the kids. With 2,200 school kids
coming down this one street, SAES has 1,100 of them,
so we want to make sure we create a safe environment
for the students.”
The lanes on the east and south sides of the school are
the only authorized drop-off areas, except for a handful
OTHER TRAFFIC, PARKING TIPS
FOR SAES PARENTS
n Drive to the end of the drop-off lane to avoid backing
up traffic.
n Drop children off no earlier than 7:50 a.m.
n Kindergarten and first grade students must be
escorted to classroom.
n Avoid using teacher-priority parking lots between 7
a.m. and 3 p.m. Signs mark these areas.
n No visitor parking on road between elementary
and middle schools. This road must be kept clear for
emergency vehicles.
n Visitors should use parking lots off school grounds.
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Staff Sgt. Carrie Smith, right, gives expo visitor Jo Morris information on the USA Girl Scouts-Overseas. Hundreds of newcomers and veteran
community members attended the Aug. 28 event. — U.S. Army Photo by Kenneth Fidler
of what they’re offering with no strings attached,” Beagle
added. “Last time I wasn’t able to experience that.”
Leaving visitors with good first impressions was a goal
of the expo, Thompson said.
“We wanted to start or continue everyone’s tour off in the
The new “kiss-n-drop” lanes at Seoul American Elementary
School are a safe way to drop off students. — U.S. Army Photo
by Kenneth Fidler
of parking spaces in nearby parking lots.
The drop-off lane along X Corps Blvd. is new this
year, while the one on 8th Army Drive was expanded to
two lanes and lengthened about 30 meters. The project
was designed to improve traffic flow, help decrease
congestion and offer a safe alternative for children,
Hall said.
Kwiatek reminds parents that only students in
second through fifth grade can be dropped off in the
new zones. Kindergarten and first grade students must
be escorted to their classrooms by a parent or other
authorized individual. Kindergarten and first grade
students who ride the bus do not need an escort,
Kwiatek added.
“We are trying to increase our partnership with
the community to address school concerns, and it’s
impressive to see the Garrison leadership’s commitment
to help us address these quality-of-life issues,” Kwiatek
said.
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right direction,” she said. “We thank all the organizations
who participated and all those who attended.”
The AFSC is one of several Yongsan organizations
community members can volunteer with. Others include
the Army Community Service and American Red Cross.
Chuseok brings
families together,
honors ancestors
by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Chuseok, or Han-ga-wee,
is one of the most celebrated holidays in Korea. Families
and relatives gather to spend time together, play traditional
games, give thanks to their ancestors and visit ancestral
graves to pay appropriate respects.
Historians believe Chuseok originated during the Shilla
Kingdom era sometime during the
first century. According to records,
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month just in time for harvest
season.
Over time, Chuseok came to symbolize a day for giving
thanks, much like the American tradition. No matter how
bad the year’s harvest had been, families would still muster
what they had to prepare a feast.
If turkey is the hallmark of Thanksgiving, so is songpyon
for Chuseok. Songpyon is a half-moon-shaped rice cake
filled with sesame seeds, chestnut paste or honey steamed
over a layer of pine needles, which give it a distinct scent.
Folklore has it that songpyons have half-moon shapes to
symbolize development. While a half-moon expands to
become a full moon, the latter awaits to wane.
Confucian philosophy, the dominant thought during the
Joseun dynasty, influenced the tradition of ancestral respect.
–See CHUSEOK, Page 11–
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News & Notes

Holiday Greetings Location Change
A video team will be at Yongsan today and
Saturday at Dragon Hill Lodge – not the
Main Exchange as previously announced
– to record hometown holiday video
greetings from Servicemembers, Civilian
Employees, retirees and their families.
Recording will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the courtyard outside Sables restau-
rant. Servicemembers, unless deployed
or TDY, must accompany their families
and must wear their uniforms. For infor-
mation, call 723-3034.
Legal Services Closure Notice
The Client Legal Services Division located
in the Community Service Building, Bldg.
4106, will be closed Sept. 15 for the Chu-
seok Holiday. It will also be closed on Sept.
19 for an Organizational Day. For informa-
tion, call 738-8111.
U.S. Ski Patrol-Asia Club Meeting
The U.S. Ski Patrol–Asia will host its 2008-
09 Patrol Candidate Introduction Meeting
6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the U.S. Embassy
Association Building on Yongsan Garrison.
The club is looking for proficient skiers and
devoted volunteers seeking to help others.
For information, contact Wayne Clark at
rokuslok@yahoo.com.
Boys and Girls Clubs ‘Day for Kids’
Child and Youth Services will hold its an-
nual Boys and Girls Clubs Day for Kids 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Seoul Ameri-
can Elementary School playground and
parking lot. This free event is open to all
community members.
Suicide Prevention Awareness
National Suicide Awareness Week is
Sept. 7-13. The U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan Army Substance Abuse Pro-
gram will have an information booth
available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the
Main Exchange. In addition, 18th Medical
Command Health Promotions will staff an
information table in the main lobby of the
Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12. Family, Mo-
rale, Welfare and Recreation will sponsor
a 5K Fun Run Sept. 13. Registration for
the run begins at 8:30 a.m. For informa-
tion, call 736-5187.
Garrison opens some South Post
housing to captains, warrant officers
Decision to save
about $250,000
by David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Garrison
officials announced a plan Aug. 26 to open
some on-post field-grade housing units to
captains and senior warrant officers.
Currently 10 Itaewon Acres government-
leased housing units on Yongsan Garrison
South Post are vacant.
The Army pays about $20,000 annually
for each of these quarters regardless of
occupancy.
“The reason we did this is because
of demographics, and it was a business
decision,” said U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall.
“This is going to save the Army about a
quarter million dollars a year.”
The garrison has more than 160
company-grade officers who live off post
with their families.
“The majority of those folks want
quarters,” Hall said. “We only have 58 sets
of company-grade quarters. What we may
do in the future is make Itaewon Acres a Some South Post housing units, like these in Itaewon Acres, are now open to qualifying captains and
senior warrant officers. These housing units were typically offered to only field-grade officers. — U.S.
company-grade housing area.”
Company-grade family housing at Army Photo by David McNally
Yongsan is normally at Hannam Village; quarters will take effect immediately. “It is within the realm of regulatory
however, that housing area is currently at “It makes good business sense,” Jones guidance that garrison commanders have
100 percent occupancy. said. “When you consider we’re paying the authority to reallocate family housing
“What this means is that we have to money for vacant quarters at the rate of units from one grade category to another
issue ‘statements of nonavailability’ so they $20,000 a year and then figure in the cost when there is a disparity or shortage in
can reside off post,” said USAG-Yongsan of a statement of nonavailability at more another grade,” she said.
Housing Manager Carol Jones. than $40,000 a year … it makes sense to A notice went to all Itaewon Acres
Jones told attendees of the monthly keep them occupied.” residents to explain the policy, Jones said.
USAG-Yongsan Community Information Jones added the quarters would only “We included a survey with those
Forum Aug. 26 that the command decision go to command sponsored officers in the notices,” Hall said. “We’re asking for our
to move captains and Chief Warrant pay grade O-3 and chief warrant officers residents input. It’s a big deal. We have
Officers 3 into vacant Itaewon Acres 3 and above. more places for captains to live.”

University of Oklahoma Registration

University of Oklahoma’s Fall Term Reg-
istration is ongoing for the University of
Oklahoma’s Master in Public Administra-
tion degree program taught in-residence
on Yongsan Garrison. Students can apply
to the university and register for classes at
the same time. For information, call 723-
4181.
Workshop for Parents of Teens
The Adolescent Substance Abuse and
Counseling Service and Social Work Ser-
vices present a support group workshop
for parents of middle school and high
school students. The five-part program,
titled “Help Me! I Have Teen in My House,”
is held noon-1 p.m. every Tuesday from
Sept. 9 through Oct. 7. Topics include ef-
fective parenting, stress management for
busy parents, navigating your way through
transition, and ‘east meets west” commu-
nication. Attendees may bring lunch; light
refreshments will be provided. For informa-
tion, call 738-6815 or 738-6816.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
IMCOM lauds Yongsan cost-saving program
by David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Across the Army, new ideas are taking
hold for gaining efficiencies, saving money and avoiding costs.
At USAG-Yongsan, a savvy program that has already saved
millions of dollars is making people take notice at the Installation
Management Command.
“As the adage goes, success breeds success,” wrote IMCOM
Chief of Staff Col. Gregory Herring in an e-mail to region
directors. “Employees are motivated by the smaller successes and are
encouraged to continue to push toward the ultimate goal - business
transformation.”
IMCOM called on Army installations worldwide to submit
programs for the Department of the Army’s upcoming Lean Six
Sigma Excellence Awards Program. Lean Six Sigma is the “gold
standard” corporations use to find efficiencies and save money. The
Army has embraced the concept.
IMCOM nominated four programs from its garrisons in
Wiesbaden, Yongsan, Alaska and Vicenza. IMCOM officials selected
USAG-Yongsan’s Ninja Program because it promotes a faster way
to implement changes to programs that improve a process or save
money.
“Only four installations were nominated by IMCOM, and our
Ninja program is one of the four,” said USAG-Yongsan Commander
Col. Dave Hall. “I’ll be briefing our concept at our next Garrison
Commander’s Conference.”
Since its inception, the Ninja program and approved USAG-
Yongsan “Just Do It,” or JDI projects have saved about more than
$3.3 million. A spin-off of the more formal Lean Six Sigma program,
the JDI program promotes a quick way to implement changes to
programs that improve a process or save money.
The Ninja concept trains a cadre of employees to seek out cost-
saving measures, then champion the ideas to completion. In March,
30 USAG-Yongsan employees received specialized training and set
out to find easy-to-implement efficiencies. As a result, a myriad of
ideas have already saved the Garrison money. For example, powering
down voltage transformers that power air conditioning during winter
saves about $54,000 annually in energy costs.
Thanks to the Ninja program, there is also an idea in the works to
ramp up the community recycyling program, which has the potential
to generate income for the Garrison.
Herring said the intent of the Lean Six Sigma Excellence Awards
Program is to recognize Army organizations and practitioners who
“demonstrate outstanding excellence in the employment of Lean
Six Sigma methodologies to support the transformation of Army
business processes and capabilities.”
“All of these organizations should be applauded for their hard
work and dedication to the Army’s business transformation program,”
Herring wrote. “We can all learn from them. Their efforts will result
in IMCOM enhancing the world class services that we provide to
our Soldiers, Families and Army Civilians.”
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(Clockwise from left) Yongsan

Lanes Country Night party-goers
watch Spc. Wayne Witherspoon
Jr., 251st Communications Com-
pany, take his turn at the bull. Kris-
tina Bean, 12, won the best cowgirl
outfit. Her mother, Angela, tries her
hand at riding the bull.

Country bowling night

brings a lot of ‘bull’
Story and photos by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Kristina Bean, 12,
spent most of the summer riding horses while on
vacation in the United States. Coming back to
Yongsan, she graduated to bulls – mechnical, that
is.
She was one of dozens of country fans who
participated in Yongsan Lanes Country Night that
culminated weeklong activities as part of National
Bowling Week.
“The mechanical bull in the middle of the bowling
alley … I don’t think any other place is doing what
we do here,” said Robert Victorine, bowling center
manager. “We want to create excitement and involve
the community.”
The week’s finale also brought in bowlers to get
a chance to be part of a potential Guiness Book of
World Records event, called “Millions Striking.”
“Yongsan Lanes and other bowling alleys in
the United States and at U.S. Army installations
worldwide participated to break the world record,”
Victorine said.
All day long, each game bowled added to a
worldwide count of games bowled in that one day.
Yongsan bowlers added 636 games to the overall
count, yet to be determined.
But the mechanical bull riding competition took
center stage Saturday evening. Riders who managed
to hang on for eight seconds were then judged on
their form, and prizes were awarded for the best rider
and best cowboy and cowgirl outfits, along with
other giveaways throughout the night.
Kristina and her mother, Angela, said they were
“very excited” when they heard about the Country
Music Night.
“When we came back from the states, we read
(about the event) in the Morning Calm. My
daughter was so excited about this,” Bean said. “We
wore the country outfit from head to toe.”
Kristina even won the best cowgirl outfit
competition. “I have never ridden a bull before, so
we were very excited,” Kristina said. “It was very
fun.”
For the best cowboy outfit competition, judges
chose Spc. Allen Mitten, 18th Medical Command.
Pfc. Christopher McKeithen, also with
MEDCOM, won the bull riding contest.
“I have never seen a bull in a bowling alley,”
McKeithen said. “This was awesome. I really had
a great time.”

Yongsan Lanes wins Army award
by Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Bringing
a mechanical bull into the bowling alley
wasn’t exactly a new idea for Robert
Victorine. He just needed an excuse to
do it.
It’s another example of how Yongsan
Lanes tries to offer myriad programs and
activities for serious and recreational
bowlers, and those just looking for
something different to do.
Its comprehensive programs earned
it the Army’s 2007 James A. Carroll Jr.
Award for Excellence in Management.
Whether it’s a bowling league, family
bowling activities or hosting a Good
Neighbor Program event, Yongsan
Lanes can offer something for just about
everyone, said Robert Victorine, the
center’s manager.
“I was happy to win the award, but
we’re here for the Soldier,” he said. “I
listen to my customers and try to be
proactive.”
For serious bowlers, Yongsan Lanes
is the highest-scoring house in Korea,
Victorine said. “We get three maybe
four 300s (perfect games) a year, and we
have many 800 series. I’m a bowler, and
I know lane conditioning. When we do
tournaments, they all love coming to
this bowling center because they shoot
so well.”
Here’s a look at what Yongsan Lanes
offers:
nBowling leagues four nights a week
nFree weekend youth clinics. Three
teens have earned college scholarships
n Youth leagues; next one begins
Sept. 27
nCustomer appreciation nights
nChildren’s birthday party rooms
n Cosmic bowling with laser light
show Friday and Saturday nights, popular
with the teens.
n Children’s Day every Sunday;
each child receives a free game when
accompanied by parent.
A special youth clinic is scheduled 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27. Sean Rash, the 25-
year-old Professional Bowlers Association
pro and winner of the 2007 U.S. Bowling
Congress Master’s, will present the clinic. For
information, call 723-7803.
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Happy Chuseok!
My family and I have served in Korea
for more than a year now. One of the first
things I learned about Korean culture is the
significance of family. I share this value and
I hope you do, too.
The Korean holiday of Chuseok, which is
Sept. 13-15, will include is a mass exodus of
Koreans returning to their hometowns.
Koreans often visit the tombs of their
ancestors to cut the grass, clean the area and
pay their respects.
They gather in their homes in front of
tables full of special food, light candles
and burn incense to offer respects to their
ancestors.
Chuseok is the traditional harvest holiday
where the Korean people reflect on the
“blessings of ancestors.” The celebration
offers Koreans an opportunity to restore ties
with far-flung family members and energize
themselves for the coming winter.
In America, we have a similar tradition.
It’s called Thanksgiving. I remember
gathering around the dinner table with my
extended family of nine children and scores
of others anxious to get a turkey leg and
happy to see the friendly faces.
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Families prepare a variety of food and a glass
of soju for the ancestor to “eat.” After the
meal is over, everyone bows twice.
Notwithstanding all the food and
traditional ceremonies, family is at the
center of Chuseok, and many Yongsan
community members will join millions
of others to travel to celebrate the holiday
with family.
“Chuseok is the day to see your kin.
Nowadays, everyone lives a busy life; it
has become increasingly difficult to see
your relatives,” said Son Kyung Hee,
USAG-Yongsan Family, Morale, Welfare
and Recreation Marketing Division. “The
few days off allow me to relax, put-off all
my worries and catch up with the people
I love.”
Han Jinho, a Yongsan Public Works
architect, agrees. “One of my brothers lives
in Daejon, so I don’t get to see him too
often,” said Han. “This year he’s coming to
Seoul and I’ll get to see him.”
“Chuseok can mean many things for
many people, but I believe the most valuable
part of this holiday is that we get see our
families, the ones that we hold most dear
and love,” Han said.
Some typical Chuseok customs:
n Charye, ancestral memorial services:
On Chuseok morning, family members
gather at their homes to hold memorial
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I encourage you to speak to our great
hosts and learn what you can about this
important holiday. See what lessons you can
apply to your own life.
I know it is tough being far from loved
ones in the United States, but we have an
extended family right here in our Yongsan
community. Remember, you are not
alone.
Gather with friends and enjoy a meal,
watch Korean television and see how our
hosts observe the holiday.
Safety during this time of travel is
crucial. Don’t drive unless you must. If you
are on the road, be aware of the additional
traffic and safety concerns. As in the past,
the Garrison will be declaring RED Road
Conditions in effect in the days before and
during the holiday (Sept. 12-15). This means
government vehicles will only be on the road
if they are required for essential of emergency
business. Exceptions will be granted only for
dispatches signed by someone in the pay
grade O-5/GS-13 or KGS-13.
Chuseok is a remarkable Korean
holiday. Take some time to reflect on its
significance.
services to honor of their ancestors. This is
called “charye.” Formal charye services are
held twice a year during Seollal (New Year’s
Day) and Chuseok.
n  Beolcho, removing weeds around the
grave; and seongmyo, visiting ancestral
graves: Seongmyo Visiting ancestral graves
during Chuseok is known as. During this
visit, family members usually cut weeds that
have grown around the graves. Cleaning
the grave sites is called “beolcho,” which PAID ADVERTISING
is considered a duty and an expression of
devotion.
nSsireum, Korean wrestling: Historically,
the strongest of the villagers gathered to hold
wrestling competitions. The last wrestler
standing was considered the winner and
was acknowledged as the villager’s strongest
man.
n  Ganggangsullae, Korean circle dance:
Mothers and daughters dressed in the
traditional Korean dress, hanbok, gather in
a circle, hold hands and sing together.
n Chuseokbim, Chuseok dress:
Traditionally, the head of the household
would buy new clothes for everyone,
including their servants. This custom is
known as chuseokbim. A traditional hanbok
is worn. In today’s times, newly purchased
clothes are not limited to hanbok; families
wear a modern type of hanbok called
chuseokbim and hold charye services.
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Teach children how to make healthy choices
By Maj. Karen E. Fauber
DeCA dietitian
FORT LEE, Va. – We all want the best
for our children; yet we find it challenging
at times to get healthy, satisfying meals on
the table. Work, school and all the many
day-to-day activities often have us on the
go. If you find yourself rushing home after
work and trying to decide what to make for
dinner at the last minute, you are not alone.
Your commissary is working with you to
help you make choices that are good for you
and your family. Many of us are concerned
about our children’s health, especially with
the growing trend of overweight and obesity
today. The Defense Commissary Agency
recognizes that we need to teach our children
the importance of healthy eating and being
physically active.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Web site, www.mypyramid.gov, has a section
designed for children on how to be more
physically active and make healthy food
choices.
There is an interactive computer game
where kids can reach Planet Power by fueling
their rocket with food and physical activity.
In the game there are “fuel” tanks for each
food group to help students keep track of
how their choices fit into MyPyramid.
After viewing the Web site with your
kids, have them help plan meals and snacks
for a few days. This can be a fun learning
experience that the whole family can enjoy.
To help you get started here are a few ideas
from the site:
NEWS
nMake half your grains whole. Choose whole-
grain foods, such as whole-wheat bread,
oatmeal, brown rice and low-fat popcorn,
more often.
nVary your veggies. Go dark green and orange
with your vegetables.
nFocus on fruits. Eat them at meals and at
snack time, too.
nGet your calcium-rich foods. To build strong
bones serve low-fat and fat-free milk and other
milk products several times a day.
nGo lean with protein. Eat lean or low-fat meat,
chicken, turkey and fish. Also, change your
tune with more dry beans and peas. Add chick
peas, nuts or seeds to a salad; pinto beans to
a burrito; or kidney beans to soup.
nChange your oil. We all need oil. Get yours
from fish, nuts and liquid oils such as corn,
soybean, canola and olive.
n Don’t sugarcoat it. Choose foods and
beverages that do not have sugar and caloric
sweeteners as one of the first ingredients.
Encourage your children to apply what
they have learned while shopping regularly
at the commissary, where your savings can
amount to 30 percent or more. With savings
like that, it’s always worth the trip!
For more information about children’s
nutrition, visit: http://www.commissaries.
com go to Ask the Dietitian and post
your questions on the DeCA Dietitian
Forum and be sure to look for other useful
information in the Dietitian’s Voice archive.
For tempting, delicious recipes check
out Kay’s Kitchen. And to enjoy all your
commissary benefit has to offer, sign up for
the Commissary Connection.
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil
US SKI PATROL - ASIA
Hosting 2008/09 Patrol Candidate Introduction Meeting:
Sept. 10th, 6:30 p.m.
US Embassy Association Building
Yongsan Garrison
If you are a proficient skier and a devoted volunteer seeking to help
others, join the “club of choice.”
AAFES sales tabloids bring military shoppers value
OKINAWA – According to a recent with the trends of their category.”
study, two-thirds of all Army & Air Force The items considered for the tabloid are
Exchange Service (AAFES) shoppers those that have a mass appeal to military
consult a sales tabloid prior to visiting a BX shoppers and will have demand at that
or PX. As a result, a great deal of planning particular point in time. The items that
and strategizing is put into each weekly make the cut are those that are expected to
issue. have the greatest velocity and appeal to the
The process of creating a weekly most shoppers.
publication highlighting the value the Pricing of the items featured in the
Exchange is known for actually begins weekly tabloids also comes from the buying
some nine months in advance. Dates, staff as they work with vendors to negotiate
themes and recommended cover items are the most favorable terms possible. Buyers
determined through a review of three years survey the competition not only to validate
of promotional history. Upon completion AAFES prices but also to ensure that BXs
of the “promotion calendar,” AAFES and PXs offer the best value possible for
buying staff sets out to determine the military Families.
content of the tabloid. The savings offered in the tabloids is
“We rely on the expertise of the buying not found only in hard copies that come
staff to determine the hot, new items for in the mail or are picked up in stores.
each category and what the trends are for Exchange shoppers can also check out the
the upcoming seasons,” said Senior Vice latest tabloid or even get an early jump on
President of Sales Maggie Burgess. “More their shopping with a sneak peek at the
than 100 buyers attend markets and product upcoming week’s edition online at http://
shows year round to ensure they are in tune odin.aafes.com/this_week/default.asp.
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

New options in choosing recipients of death gratuity

By Captain Minna M. Oh
With the enactment of the 2008
National Defense Authorization Act,
service members now have greater flexibility
in designating recipients of their $100,000
death gratuity.
The Office of the Secretary of Defense
has published an updated version of DD
Form 93 (“Record of Emergency Data”)
to accommodate the new death gratuity
options that U.S. service members now
have. In the January 2008 version of
DD Form 93, service members may now
designate up to ten recipients of the death
gratuity (in $10,000 increments), and
none of the recipients are required to be a
spouse or family member. The option of
designating contingent beneficiaries is no
longer available.
A prime benefit of the January 2008
version of DD Form 93 is that it now
allows service members to designate minor
children as recipients, without requiring
service members to permit the other
parent’s access to the funds. Instead, service
members may now appoint a trustee or
executor in their will to manage the death
gratuity benefit.
Service members who completed or
updated their death gratuity designations
on older versions of DD Form 93 on or
after July 1, 2008 must now record their
death gratuity designations on the January
2008 version of DD Form 93.
Death gratuity designations recorded on
older versions of DD Form 93 that were
completed or updated prior to July 1, 2008
will remain valid.
Service members should consult with
their local military personnel office to
ensure that their death gratuity designations
have been recorded on the January 2008
version of DD Form 93.
Service members with legal questions
regarding DD Form 93 (including legal
questions regarding designating minor
children as death gratuity recipients)
should contact the Client Legal Services
Division of the Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate, Eighth U.S. Army, at DSN
315-738-8111.

Legal education program Reimbursement for moving

Office of the Judge Advocate General
The Office of The Judge Advocate
General is now accepting applications
for the Army’s Funded Legal Education
Program. Under this program, the Army
projects sending up to 25 active duty
commissioned officers to law school at
government expense if funding permits.
Selected officers will attend law school
beginning the Fall of 2009 and will remain
on active duty while attending law school.
Interested officers should review Chapter
14, AR 27-1 (The Judge Advocate General’s
Funded Legal Education Program) to
determine their eligibility. Applicants must
have at least two but not more than six
years of total active Federal service at the
time legal training begins. Eligible officers
interested in applying should immediately
register for the earliest offering of the Law
School Admission Test. Applicants must
send their request through command
channels, to include the officer’s branch
manager at AHRC, with a copy furnished
to the Office of The Judge Advocate
General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Ms. Yvonne
Caron-10th Floor), 1777 North Kent
Street, Rosslyn, VA 22209-2194, to be
received before 1 November 2008.
Interested officers in Area I should
contact the Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate, 2nd Infantry Division at DSN
732-8796. Interested officers in Area II and
III should contact the Office of the Judge
Advocate, UNC/USFK/EUSA at DSN
723-6353. Interested officers in Area IV
should contact the Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate, 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) at DSN 768-7258.
expenses due to foreclosure
Office of the Judge Advocate General
A recent change to the Joint Federal
Travel Regulation (JFTR) now authorizes
service members or their dependent
reimbursement of expenses associated with
a short distance move from leased or rented
private housing due to a foreclosure action
against the landlord. This reimbursement
provision applies to short distance moves
made by either a member of the U.S.
Armed Forces or their dependent as a result
of foreclosure proceedings so long as the
member and/or dependent is NOT the
homeowner. The household goods move
must be to another dwelling from which
the member is to commute daily to his or
her permanent duty station, or at a location
at which the dependent resides. Permanent
change of station household good weight
limitations in paragraph U5355-B of
the JFTR still apply. Before using this
new authority granted under paragraph
U5355-D3 of the JFTR, a member is
encouraged to exhaust remedies available
under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
and state law.
Personnel with questions regarding
transportation entitlements under the JFTR
should contact their local transportation
office in the United States. Personnel
with legal questions regarding the SCRA
should contact the Client Legal Services
Division of the Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate, Eighth U.S. Army, at DSN
315-738-8111.

September 5-11

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

The House Bunny The House Bunny WALL•E
CASEY (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. The House Bunny Hancock No Show
No Show
Hancock Hancock The Incredible Hulk (PG-13) 7:30 p.m. (PG-13) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (PG-13) 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) p.m.

WALL•E WALL•E
HENRY Indiana Jones and the
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (G) 3 p.m. (G) 3 p.m.
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull No Show No Show No Show
(PG) 7 p.m. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Star Wars: The Clone Wars
768-7724 (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.
(PG-13) 7 p.m.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Hellboy II:
HUMPHREYS The House Bunny (G) 3:30 p.m. Wanted Journey to the Journey to the
(G) 3:30 p.m. The Golden Army
(PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. The House Bunny (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. Center of the Earth Center of the Earth
The House Bunny (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
753-7716 (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY The Love Guru Hancock The House Bunny No Show Hancock No Show
Death Race
(PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
730-5412

Wanted Wanted The Incredible Hulk

KUNSAN (R) 6 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m. Hellboy II:
(R) 6 / 8:30 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
Hancock WALL•E The Golden Army
The Incredible Hulk
782-4987 (PG-13) 6 p.m. (PG-13) 8:30 p.m (G) 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

WALL•E WALL•E
OSAN (G) 1 p.m. (G) 1 p.m. The Mummy: The Mummy:
Death Race Step Brothers Step Brothers
Death Race Death Race Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
(R) 7 / 9:30 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
784-4930 (R) 3:30 / 6 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 3:30 / 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.

The Happening
RED CLOUD (R) 7 p.m. Hancock Wanted WALL•E Hancock No Show The House Bunny
Hancock (PG-13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (G) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (PG-13) 9 p.m.

Hancock The Happening

STANLEY (PG-13) 7 p.m. Indiana Jones and the Death Race
(R) 7 p.m. The Incredible Hulk No Show Hancock
Wanted Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (R) 7 / 9 p.m.
Get Smart (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m.
732-5565 (R) 9 p.m. (PG-13) 9 p.m.
(PG-13) 7 p.m.

Hancock Hancock Wanted Wanted

Death Race Death Race Hancock (PG-13) 7 p.m. (PG-13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (R) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (R) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 2 / 5 / 7 p.m. Indiana Jones: Crystal Skull Indiana Jones: Crystal Skull The Incredible Hulk The Incredible Hulk
WALL•E WALL•E WALL•E (PG-13) 6 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (G) 6:30 p.m. (G) 3: 30 / 6:30 p.m. (G) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. Sex and the City Sex and the City Get Smart Get Smart
(PG-13) 6 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2008
Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel Sunday 1300 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
Gospel Contemporary
Sunday 1100 Camp Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Catholic Mass 1200 SAHS (Gospel)
Sunday 1300 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Later Day Saints information call 738-3011.
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose:
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, 738-4043
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018
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Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Catholic Mass Protestant Services Protestant Services
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Collective Protestant Collective Protestant
Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1030 Zoeckler Station Ch
Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1100 Freedom Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 121Hospital Chapel 1100 Wonju Chapel 1100 Camp Long Chapel
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Ch
Chaplain (Capt.-P) Kendrick, 721-2820 (Wonju) 1500 Camp Eagle Chapel
Jewish 1900 Camp Eagle Chapel
Friday 1900 Mem Gospel Gospel
Sunday 1300 Freedom Chapel
Wednesday 1900 Freedom (Bible Study) Wednesday 1900 Freedom (Bible Study)
Distinctive Faith Group Services
Episcopal
Contemporary
Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1800 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1800 Freedom Chapel
UPCI
Sunday 1300 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA KATUSA
SDA
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel
Saturday 0930 121 Hospital Chapel
Sunday 2000 Camp Long Chapel
Collective Protestant
Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services Catholic Services
Mass Mass
(Weekly Communion)
Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
0930 121 Hospital Chapel
Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel
0930 Hannam (Korean)
1600 Camp Eagle Chapel 1600 Camp Long Chapel
1000 SAHS Auditorium
1000 Multi Purpose 1910 Camp Eagle Chapel
Training Facility
1030 K-16 Chapel
1100 Hannam Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious
KATUSA Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army
KCFA 3rd Tues. 1145 Memorial Chapel Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations
from armistice to war.
Church of Jesus Latter-Day Saints & Church of Christ Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
http://www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
for helpful links and information
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Frank R. Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 frank.richard.spencer@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Wayne Garcia: 732-6169 Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal:
james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276 james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil , 753-7276
Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil, Chaplain (Capt.) Charlie Lee:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 charlie.lee@korea.army.mil, 721-3356
753-7042
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Splish & Splash

Community gives thumbs up to USAG-Humphreys
Labor Day weekend water park activities

Splish & Splash from Page 1

“We drove down from Yongsan on Saturday night and stayed at
the Humphreys Lodge over the weekend,” said Mike Demcko, safety
officer for Installation Management Command – Korea Region.
According to Demcko, he and his family come to the park often
because it offers a safe, family-friendly environment with plenty of
activities for all ages and swimming abilities.
“Obviously parents need to keep a close eye on their children
anytime they are near water, but the folks who planned this facility
really did a good job of providing plenty of shallow play areas for
the younger ones to enjoy,” he added.
To celebrate the end of summer and a successful swimming
season, officials at the park offered free admission for weekend
visitors. The crowd was also entertained with an afternoon of live
music performed by the band “D’s Angels.”
“Offering free admission to the water park was our way to say
thanks to our Soldiers, Civilians and Families for their service
to the nation, our community and to celebrate the end of the
summer,” said Bob McElroy, spokesman for USAG Humphreys.
“This wonderful facility exemplifies the top-notch programs and
initiatives we have in place to support the Army Family Covenant
here in Korea,” he added.
Jim Howell, the acting director of Humphreys Morale, Welfare
and Recreation said the summer of 2008 was a resounding success
Katherin Ross, daughter of Jason and Heidi Ross makes here way around the “Splish & Splash” wading area during
for the water park and the community.
Labor weekend festivities at the USAG-Humphreys aquatics park. — U.S. Army Photos By Edward Johnson
“It was a really, really good summer; everyone had a good time
at the water park and that’s what’s most important,” Howell said.
As successful as the water park has been since it opened three
years ago, Humphreys is not sitting on its laurels. Howell said a
new shallow pool, designed with youngsters in mind and currently
under construction, will be ready for use next summer.
“It will be good for kids, the depth is from 18 inches to three
feet,” Howell said. “Right now the main pool is too deep for young
kids, this new pool will be just right for them.”
Although the water park is closed until next summer, there are
still opportunities for those at Humphreys who like to swim for
fun and exercise.
The Humphreys Community Activity Center indoor pool has
a diving area, lanes for swimming laps and a shallow end—three
feet deep—for kids to swim or play. There’s also a hot tub for those
who prefer to relax after or instead of a swim.
The CAC indoor pool is open Monday through Friday from 5:30
a.m. to 7:30 a.m. for unit or individual physical training. It opens
for general use from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday and
holidays. Construction work on an additional pool is underway.
To learn more about what the future holds for USAG
Humphreys, community members are encouraged to download
the recently produced television program titled, “Tour of Duty:
USAG-Humphreys.” Copies of the video are available online at
www.youtube.com/usaghumphreys or imcom.korea.army.mil. A local youth takes aim at a group of parents with one of the park’s many water cannons.
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MEDCOM post-season basketball champs Deuce-Deuce takes Yongsan

tourney title with 16-6 sweep
By Pfc. Choi Keun-woo “It wasn’t really our hitting or defense that won
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs it, but it was our teamwork,” said Deuce-Deuce’s
James Hurst. “We are not the greatest team, but
YONGSAN GARRISON — Deuce-Deuce we work well together.”
of 2-2 Aviation won the 2008 Preseason USAG- For Deuce-Deuce, the championship game
Yongsan Softball Tournament Aug. 30 with a would be a game to remember as it was Command
sweeping 16-6 victory over Five-O of the 94th Sgt. Major Larry Farmer’s farewell game. The 2-2
Military Police Battalion. Aviation CSM leaves for the U.S. next month.
Five-O gave up nine runs in the sixth inning “I’ve been playing softball with 2-2 Aviation
to give Deuce-Deuce the win. since October 2005,” Farmer said. “They [team
“We played three games in a row. I think mates] said they wanted to win the last game for
me. But for me, it’s not about Command Sgt.
fatigue probably got us,” said Five-O’s Rick Jarrell.
“We led briefly in the fifth inning. They got us in Major Farmer, but the team. It was teamwork
the sixth, and we just didn’t have what it takes to that won this.”
come up on top again.” The fall season softball league starts Saturday
The game was even at 2-2 in the third inning and will finish in early November with a post-
season tournament.
and didn’t show signs of a landslide victory, even as
late as the bottom of the fifth.
Deuce-Deuce took a two-
run lead in the fourth, which
was quickly overturned in the
bottom of the fifth as Five-O
rallied in a series of four runs
for a 6-4 lead.
After the Deuce-Deuce
scoring drive in the top of the
sixth, the game was never close
again. Deuce-Deuce held Five-O
back in the bottom of the sixth,
Kanakas’ Kevin Dillard tries to get around MEDCOM’s Jimmy Barnett during the
final championship game of the USAG-Yongsan post-season summer basketball then added another three runs
tournament championship game Sept. 1. MEDCOM won the game, 53-38, and in the seventh. Leaving a runner
the tournament. For more on this story, go to http://yongsan.korea.army.mil. stranded at first base, Five-O’s
— U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo last chance to overcome a 10- Five-O players try to throw out a Deuce-Deuce runner during the champi-
point deficit fell short. onship game Aug. 30. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
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Suicide prevention possible through awareness and engaged leadership

by Lori Yerdon
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG HUMPHREYS — Suicide is a

preventable tragedy and U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys will reaffirm its commitment
to the well being of its Soldiers, Civilians
and Family members by joining the nation
and Army in observing National Suicide
Prevention Week, Sept. 7-13.
Shoulder-To-Shoulder: No Soldier
Stands Alone is the Army’s theme for the
suicide prevention week and efforts are being
made to understand and inform individuals
of the risk factors involved, to train Soldiers
to intervene and make them aware of
professional help at every level.
The goal of a nation-wide initiative is to
promote global awareness and advocacy
about suicide prevention. Based on research
conducted by the American Association of
Suicidology, http://www.suicidology.org/,
most suicidal individuals desperately want
to live; they are just unable to see alternatives Shoulder-To-Shoulder: No Soldier Stands Alone is the Army’s theme for the National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 7-13. Suicide is a pre-
to their problems. ventable tragedy; USAG Humphreys remains dedicated to suicide prevention education and encourages individuals to intervene at the onset of
Since October 2006, two Soldiers’ lives warning signs. — U.S. Army Photo
have been lost to suicide at Humphreys.
While the loss of even one life is tragic, loss of life. danger and then take immediate action to the ASAP team will have information
Fred Barnes, USAG Humphreys Risk Failed relationships, legal or financial save a life. booths with brochures and informational
Reduction Program coordinator attributes problems, suicide threats, alcohol or drug During 2007, suicide ranked as the11th pamphlets setup at various locations
the low number of suicides to engaged abuse, statements revealing a desire to leading cause of death in the United States around Camp Humphreys. Individuals
leadership and to the Chaplains and the die, prolonged depression or feelings of with one suicide occurring on average will also be on hand to answer questions
information they put out to Soldiers and humiliation are some warning signs that every 16 minutes. and provide guidance.
Family members. might indicate a loved one, friend or battle- Members of Camp Humphreys’ Army
The USAG-Humphreys Installation buddy may need help. Substance Abuse Program are dedicated to For more information on suicide prevention
Prevention team collects data quarterly Barnes believes the success of the USAG- suicide prevention education and encourage or if there is someone who needs help, individuals
on suicide gestures and attempts. The Humphreys and Area III’s Suicide Prevention individuals to intervene at the onset of may contact the Army Substance Abuse
team briefs commanders and leaders on Program rests upon positive, caring and warning signs. Program office anonymously at 753-6912 or
their findings in an effort to prevent the brave people who recognize the impending Throughout the week-long observance, 733-7366 or contact a unit chaplain.

USAG Humphreys implements Customer Management Services Program

Jaynene K. Smith is the new Customer Services Officer
at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Smith, who recently
retired from the Army as a first sergeant, will lead the
garrison’s effort to implement the Customer Manage-
ment Services program. CMS is a three-tiered program
that gathers, evaluates and acts on community input on
the quality of programs and services the garrison pro-
vides. — U.S. Army Photo by Bob McElroy
by Jaynene Smith
USAG-H Customer Services Officer
USAG HUMPHREYS — Soldiers, Family Members
and Civilians here will soon have another method to
provide positive and negative feedback, constructive
criticism and suggestions to improve the delivery
and receipt of programs and services--the Customer
Management Services program.
CMS is an integrated three-tiered process that
includes the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE), the
Community FIRST quarterly resolution process and an
Annual Customer Assessment.
CMS covers all programs and services the garrison
provides including: civilian personnel, housing, health
and dental services, logistics, transportation office, the
school and more.
The program is the voice of the customer and acknowledges
that everyone is valuable and has a say in assessing the
importance and quality of Army standard service delivery.
The CMS process validates priorities, improves
services and facilitates IMCOM’s rapid transformation
to a customer-focused and results-driven organization.
Services provided on the installation are only as good as
the customer says they are.
The first tier of CMS, ICE, provides immediate
feedback and is a great tool for the customer to tell
service providers what they need, want or to evaluate
service delivery. ICE kiosks are located throughout the
installation for customers to use.
The second tier, Community FIRST--Feedback, Issues,
Resolution, Solutions, Today--is a process that incorporates
quarterly focus groups that formally address community
issues that cannot be resolved through ICE.
The focus groups: Retirees, Family Members,
unaccompanied Soldiers, teen groups and Family Readiness
Groups meet quarterly to ensure that all have an opportunity
to voice their concerns throughout the year.
The third tier of CMS is the Annual Assessment that
provides the Garrison Commander with quantitative
feedback from mission commanders and constituents
on how the Garrison delivers services to the customer.
Customer ratings are scaled by importance and performance
and measured on a quadrant analysis chart that provides a
visual report of the ‘state of the Garrison’.
The implementation of CMS is a natural progression
in USAG Humphreys’ future as the primary location for
U.S. Forces Korea.
Besides the customer, the key player in the system is the
Customer Services Officer who works to ensure that the
Garrison Commander receives feedback from customers
and that service providers remain committed to providing
outstanding service to the Soldiers, Family Members and
Civilians in keeping with the Army Family Covenant.
The CSO is the garrison commander’s eyes and
ears, continuously taking the pulse of the USAG
Humphreys community to ensure that the voice of
the customer is heard.
The key to a successful program and better quality of
life here remains the customer feedback and ownership
of the process. Using the ICE system, volunteering for
focus groups and providing input to the Annual Customer
Assessment will enable community concerns to be heard,
acknowledged, and addressed.
CMS is in the initial implementation stage, but its value,
once up and running is infinite; it communicates the needs
and wants of the customer and identifies mechanisms for
service providers to continuously improve service delivery.
The CMS program will be fully operational by July 2009.
CMS arms the garrison commander with the information
he needs to ensure that USAG Humphreys continues to
provide World Class delivery of Army standard services to
Soldiers, Families and the civilian workforce commensurate
with their honored service to our nation.
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News & Notes
USAG-Humphreys Retiree Luncheon
The USAG-Humphreys free luncheon for military
retirees will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday,
Sept. 8, at the Alaska Mining Company. Mr. Albert
McFarland, from the USFK Mortuary and Casualty
Affairs Office, USAG Yongsan, will address the
retirees concerning survivor issues and will provide
a 36 page guide for those who attend.
Annual Case Lot Sale
Sept. 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for
additional information at your commissary
Humphreys Commissary Closure
The USAG-Humphreys Commissary will be closed
Sunday Sept. 14 and Monday Sept. 15 for the
Chusok Holiday. The Commmissary will reopen on
Tuesday Sept. 16 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Cub Scout Pack 203 wants you!
New and returning members are welcome to meet
on Tuesday Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Humphreys
American School cafeteria. For additional
information contact Rhonda Varney at;
rhonda_varney@yahoo.com.
USAG-HumphreysRetirement Services
The Retirement Services Office at USAG-
Humphreys is open Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and
4 p.m., the first and third weeks of each month
and on the second and fourth weeks of the
month Mon, Thu-Fri between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
(except holidays).
Youth Services Soccer Parents Meetings
Youth Services Soccer program parent meetings
for each age group will take place at the CYS gym
at 5:30 p.m. on the following dates: Sept. 8 Ages
4-8; Sept. 9 Ages 9-10; and Sept. 10 Ages 11-12;
Sept. 11 Ages 13-15. Visit CYS or call
753-8507 for more info.
Operation Rising Star
A Cappella auditions Sept. 12th, 6 p.m.
Finals Sept. 13th, 7 p.m.
Winners will compete against Army posts
world-wide. Grand prize is trip to the states and
recording by professional studio. Must be Active
Duty, Reserve, National Guard or Family Member
18 and older. Sign-up at the CAC. For more info,
call Dean or Lorenzo 753-8825.
Battle Buddies search for the Golden Dragon
by Bob Frace
Suwon Air Base Volunteer Coordinator
SUWON AIR BASE – It was 30 August
2008 and once again the quest was on for
the “Search for the Golden Dragon” but this
time there was no Indiana Jones.
Several Battle Buddies from the 3rd
Battalion 2nd Air Defense Artillery battalion
participated in the Search for the Golden
Dragon sponsored by the 3-2 ADA Better
Opportunity for Single and Unaccompanied
Soldiers and the Morale Welfare and
Recreation here.
The event program coordinator Hong,
Sun-chan a former Korean Augmentee to
the United States Army Soldier and now an
employee of the Suwon Recreation center
came up with the idea of a treasure hunt to
help Soldiers understand the importance of
working as a Battle Buddy team while also
understanding the history and culture of the
famous Hwaseong Fortress.
The United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization
designated Hwaseong Fortress a World
Heritage site in 1997. King Jeongjo built the
fortress more than 200 years ago in Suwon
to honor his late father Prince Sado and to
house his remains.
Hong organized the course using the
historical and traditional landmarks that
Spc. Francis Guerrero (left) and Spc. Anthony Rush of Headquarters Headquarters Battery 3rd
Battle Buddies were challenged to find.
Battalion 2nd Air Defense Artillery ring the Hyowon bell and strike it three times as a symbol
The Suwon ADA Battle Buddies also had
of future prosperity for their families, their country and themselves. The two Soldiers were
to locate the famous Hyowon bell and
participating in the Search for the Golden Dragon, sponsored by the Suwon BOSS. — U.S.
strike it three times as a symbol of future
Army Photo by Ray Nichols Jr.
prosperity for their families, their country
and themselves. Search for the Golden Dragon summed up outside their installations while in Korea,”
the event’s meaning and importance. Hamilton said.
As the Battle Buddies moved along the
course seeking the treasure they engaged the “This event gave the Soldiers a better In a ceremony after the event the
Korean people and enjoyed a trolley ride understanding of the history and culture and Golden Dragon Battle Buddy winners
around the six-kilometer fortress. the opportunity to engage in various events. were presented to 1LT Mickey Quinn
Pvt. Audrey Hamilton, the BOSS It helps them to better understand the great and SFC Michael Miller of Headquarters
Secretary who put the team together for the recreation and leisure opportunities that are Headquarters Battery 3-2 ADA.

Homeschooling Mom’s Get-Together

Neither rain nor wind discouraged these runners
Sponsored by USAG-Humphreys Chaplain’s Office
every 2nd Monday of the Month
6:30 - 8 p.m. at USAG-Humphreys
Family Housing Bldg. 510, Apt. 108
Contact Elisabeth Townley at
010-3144-0352 or via e-mail at
elisabethtownley@yahoo.com
for more info.

Korea Wide Body Building Competition

Coming to Humphreys in September, open to all
weight classes, men and women. Awards will be
given for the 1st & 2nd in each weight class.
Best Poser & Overall Winner.
For more information call 753-8807.

Women Infants & Children (WIC)

WIC is a program that offers nutrition education
and supplemental foods to enhance the
quality of health and wellness for your family.
Servicemembers, Family Members (women who
are pregnant, breastfeeding or post partum, and
children up to age 5), Civilians, DoD contractors,
and their family members. To see if you qualify,
call 753-6909 or e-mail
donna.donaldson@korea.army.mil.
The office is located inside ACS, bldg. 311.

We Want Your Stories!

Send any information to the USAG-H Public USAG Humphreys — Despite the steady rain and wet roads, more than 50 runners competed in the annual Morale, Welfare and
Affairs Office at robert.h.mcelroy@korea. Recreation Labor Day five and ten kilometer runs here Monday. The winner in the five kilometer race was Clancey Henderson with a time
army.mil or call DSN 754-8598. of 15 minutes, 48 seconds. Maurice Connor won the 10 kilometer race with a time of 41 minutes, 39 seconds. — U.S. Army Photo by Lori
Yerdon
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Humphreys recognizes Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

by Lori Yerdon
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG HUMPHREYS – For most
people, September marks the beginning of
fall; but for others, the month also serves as
a reminder of recovery from addiction.
September is National Alcohol and Drug
Addiction Recovery month, a time designed
to promote the benefits of alcohol and drug
use disorder treatment and recognize the
contributions of treatment providers.
U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys is
recognizing National Alcohol and Drug
Addiction Recovery month by emphasizing
that recovery is a process and a journey,
sometimes lifelong, through which a person
achieves independence, self-esteem and a
meaningful life in the community.
The Humphreys Army Substance Abuse
Program office is leading the effort. Retirees. Anyone one with a Department
“One of our goals is to reduce the stigma
and discrimination that is associated with
addiction,” said Camille Jackson, USAG
Humphreys Army Substance Abuse Program
prevention coordinator.
“Often times when a person is in
treatment there seems to be a hands-off
mentality and I want to encourage those
in need to get treatment. ASAP is here
for those individuals.”
Some of the key components of the
addiction recovery process are admitting
there is a problem and seeking help.
“If individuals have an addiction
problem or are on the road to recovery,
there is support here at Camp Humphreys,”
said Jackson.
Alcohol is the most abused substance in
the military because it is legal and easily
accessible, said Jackson.
At Humphreys, ASAP clients are
comprised of Soldiers, Department of
the Army Civilians, Family Members and
of Defense identification card is eligible for
counseling and others services the Army
Substance Abuse Program offers.
“Our military is in a time of war and
we want our Soldiers to be ready not
only physically but mentally as well,” said
Jackson.
Health consequences associated with
substance abuse affect the readiness of the
Army and could cost a Soldier their life.
Tobacco products, marijuana, inhalants
and methamphetamines all damage a
person’s respiratory system as well as the
heart. The liver becomes injured when
steroids, heroin and alcohol are misused.
Heroin and steroids also affect bone
and muscle growth and could stunt an
individual’s growth.
Although the toll of substance abuse
might not be apparent immediately, the
effects are powerful and dangerous.
“Recovery from the disease of addiction
is possible,” said Jackson. “We (here at
ASAP) are about Army Strong and are
here to help.”
The USAG Humphreys ASAP offers a
variety of classes, services and programs:
alcohol and drug prevention training for
those who test positive for drug use or
are command or self-referred, Underage
Drinking; the effects of marijuana and
responsible drinking.
Jackson said she teaches classes at
the unit or as part of semiannual New
Horizons training.
ASAP clinical services encourages
those with alcohol addiction to attend
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. AA
meets every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday 6–7 p.m.at Freedom chapel.
For those who wish to kick the
tobacco habit, the Humphreys Health
Pr o m o t i o n O f f i c e a t t h e m e d i c a l
clinic offers tobacco cessation classes
for all types of tobacco products-
-cigarettes, cigars, pipe, chewing
tobacco and snuff.
Humphreys ASAP is open Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more
information, call 753-7367 or 733-7366.

Garrison to stage antiterrorism exercise on Sept. 10 to evaluate installation readiness

By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG HUMPHREYS – U.S. Army
Garrison Humphreys will conduct an
antiterrorism exercise on Sept. 10 to evaluate
the garrison’s ability to deter, detect, defend,
respond to and recover from a variety of
simulated terrorist activities and events.
Although garrison officials will make
every attempt not to disrupt the daily
routine during the exercise, access to
the installation will be limited and some
services may be closed as the exercise
scenario unfolds. Community members
may encounter gate closures, re-routed
traffic and blocked roads.
The events that may occur during this
exercise include attempts to penetrate the
installation, attempts to gather classified or
sensitive information and simulated attacks
against the installation or its facilities.
During and after the exercise garrison
officials will document strengths and
deficiencies in order to refine procedures
and plans. The goal is to use the exercise as a
honest assessment of the garrison’s readiness
to detect, deter and defend against a terrorist
attack.
All members of the community play
a role in keeping the installation safe.
Everyone can play a part in keeping
Humphreys safe and secure by being more
aware of their surroundings, especially off
post, and reporting suspicious individuals
or activities be to the military police.

USFK Commander reenlists eight Air Defenders at Osan

Gen. Walter L. Sharpe, the commanding general of United Nations Command, Combined Force Command and U.S. Forces Korea reenlisted eight soldiers from 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade during a
ceremony on the Osan Air Base flight line Wednesday. Sharp congratulated each Soldier on his or her decision to serve their country and thanked them for reenlisting. Following the ceremony, Sharp joined
Col. James H. Dickinson, 35th ADA Bde. commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. James T. Carr, 35th ADA Bde. command sergeant major, for a tour of the Soldier’s barracks and for a luncheon with enlisted
Airmen and Soldiers. — U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Gretchen N. Goodrich
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Chuseok - Korean thanksgiving holiday
Unique Korean culture and food provide opportunites for Americans
This is a typical type of altar for an ancetral ritual service with Chuseok dishes including
fruits, harvested rice, household rice wine and Songpyeon.
Songpyeon
Soldiers stand ‘Shoulder-to-Shoulder’ to prevent suicide
by Pvt. Lee Do-dam
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU – The Department of Defense
and the Nation are observing National
Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 7-13
and World Suicide Prevention Day Sept.
10, in order to educate Soldiers, reduce
suicidal behavior and increase awareness
of suicide prevention.
The Army’s theme this year is
“Shoulder-to-Shoulder: No Soldier
Stands Alone.” The theme emphasizes
that everyone fights together to eliminate
this preventable tragedy.
“The theme embodies Army values
- selfless service, integrity, and personal
courage,” said U.S. Army Vice Chief of
Staff, Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli.
“It means doing the right thing and
taking necessary steps to make sure
your buddy, family members or civilian
personnel get the appropriate support
they may need, especially when you know
someone is having a tough time with a
personal situation,”
Throughout the week, USAG-Daegu
and Area IV will also provide several suicide
prevention awareness activities. Suicide
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Suicide is preventable if there is at least one person who tries to understand someone’s problem.
Through conversation, you can save your buddy’s life.
Awareness/Prevention training will be
provided not only to Soldiers but also to
civilians within USAG-Daegu. The DVD,
‘Soldires, Stress and Depression: Profiles in
Personal Courage,” will be shown to units
during the training. The DVD can also be
found at the following site: http://www.
armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/training.asp.
“We have launched a massive campaign
aimed at reaching Soldiers through training,
Compiled by Pvt. Park Kyung-rock
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Chuseok (Aug. 15 by
the lunar calendar, but Sept. 14 by this year’s
solar calendar) is one of the three biggest
national holidays in Korea, together with
“Seollal” (the Lunar New Year) and “Dano”
(the fifth of May by the lunar calendar).
Chuseok is often recognized by foreigners
as the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day.
Like the Thanksgiving Day of the United
States, it’s a celebration of the harvest and
a thanksgiving for the bounty of the earth.
Family members travel to all parts of the
country to visit their ancestral homes.
Many USFK Soldiers will be apart from
their families on Korea’s Thanksgiving Day,
but can still enjoy Korean culture. Here are
a few tips on enjoying Chuseok:
Make Songpyeon
Songpyeon is the most famous staple
Chuseok dish. Rice powder is boiled and
kneaded to make the songpyeon dough,
and is then filled with a sweet stuffing made
of sesame seeds, beans or chestnuts . The
stuffed dough is steamed with pine needles,
which add fragrance. It is believed that
women who can shape the pretty half moon
will marry good men, an old belief which
encourages them to make Songpyeon with
all their heart. Making these cut, bit-sized
rice cakes and sharing them with friends
will be a great way to celebrate Chuseok.
Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients
5 cups rice flour
1/2 cup sugar
education and intervention cards developed
by the Center for Health Promotion and
Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM),” said
USAG Daegu Chaplain Maj. Eddie Kinley.
“We have enlisted the assistance of every
Unit Ministry Team to conduct mandatory
suicide prevention training during the
week of Sept. 7-13 for the entire USAG-
Daegu community. We are confident that
with the combined efforts of UMTs and
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2tsp salt
1 cup red beans
1Tbsp cinnamon
Directions
1. Sift together rice flour and salt. Add a
cup of boiling water and mix well to make
a ball of dough. Knead the dough well to
make it soft and pliable.
2. Wash red beans well and steam
thoroughly. When the beans are done, mash
finely with sugar and cinnamon.
3. Shape the dough into a ball the size of a
ping-pong ball and using your thumb, make
a small crater to put in the filling.
4. Spread pine needles at the bottom of a
clay steamer and place Songpyeon on top.
5. Steam for about 20 minutes or
until the rice cakes are done. Prevent
songpyeon from sticking together by
brushing them with a mixture of water
and sesame seed oil.
Tips for great taste
1. There are several types of filling
beside red beans. For chestnut filling,
steam chestnuts and mash them with sugar,
cinnamon, and salt.
2. To add color to Songpyeon, Koreans
use all-natural ingredients like gardenia seeds
for yellow, grapes for purple and carrot juice
for orange.
Visit a KATUSA’s home
Most KATUSAs will go back and spend
their Chuseok holiday at home with their
family. Korean families faithfully practice
many ceremonies for Chuseok, including
Charye, Seongmyo, and Beolcho. Charye
– See CHUSEOK Page 27 –
human services that our efforts will yield
maximum success.”
No one is alone. Pay attention, be
a good friend, and be willing to have
a conversation with your buddy. It is
important to understand that suicide is
definitely preventable if there is at least one
person who tries to understand someone’s
problem. If you have a feeling that your
buddy is looking for someone to talk to or
thinking of committing suicide, remember
the acronym ARMY OF ONE:
Answer cries for help with compassion.
Remain calm.
Maintain vigilance.
You can help your buddy (friend).
Offer your support and understanding.
Friends never leave buddies alone.
Operating procedures are listening and talking.
Never discourage your buddy from talking.
Encourage your buddy to get help.
For more information on suicide
prevention, contact USAG Daegu
Prevention Coordinator Manager, James
E. Kaderabek at DSN 768-7434.
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tt News & Notes Korean War-era KATUSA, 50-year Army employee

Track and Field
Championships
The Eighth Army Track and Field
Championships will be held Sept.
20 at Camp Casey’s Schoonover
Bowl. Competitions include 5000m,
Long and Triple Jump, 110m Men’s
High Hurdles, 100m Women’s Low
Hurdles, Shot Put, High Jump,
800m, 400m, 100m, 1500m, 200m,
4-by-100m Relay and 4-by-400m
Relay. Please register by Sept. 7 at
Camp Walker’s Kelly Fitness Center.
For information, call DSN 764-4800.
Parents Advisory
Council Meeting
A Parents Advisory Council Meeting
will be held at 6:15 p.m., Sept. 10 at
Camp Walker’s School Age Services
Bldg. #257. It is open to any member of
the community who wishes to improve
the quality of our Child and Youth
Services. For information, call Marie
Johnson at 764-5297.
CYS Parents Night Out
Child and Youth Services’ Quarterly
Parents Night Out will be on Sept. 19
at the School Age Services Bldg. #257
from 6:30 – 11 p.m. Children registered
with CYS from 6 weeks through 12
years of age may participate, free of
charge. Parents who have utilized
this service during one of the previous
PNOs will be placed on a waiting list
to give other patrons the opportunity to
participate. There is limited space, so
register soon by calling. For information
or registration, call at DSN 764-5298.
Winter Bowling League
A Winter Bowling League will start Sept.
19 at Camp Walker’s Bowling Center.
An organizational meeting will be held
at 6 p.m., Sept. 12. For information,
call Camp Walker’s Bowling Center at
DSN 764-4334.
still serving Daegu community as Red Cross volunteer
by Sgt. Na Kyung-chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – An original Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA)
Soldier and 50-year U.S. Army employee
is still serving the Army, now as a Red
Cross volunteer at United States Army
Garrison Daegu’s Camp Walker Wood
Army Medical Clinic.
Yu Young-bong, born in 1932, has
worked for the U.S. military since 1950
when the Korean War began. He was born
and raised in Euisung, a small town north
of Daegu.
“It was August 16, 1950. I was a junior
in high school. On my way to school that
day, a policeman asked me to go with him,”
said Yu. That is how his tour with the U.S.
Army began at the onset of the Korean War.
He was sent to Mt. Fuji, Japan for three
weeks of basic training, then assigned to
the U.S. Army 7th Division, 17th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Battalion Aid Station as Yu Young-bong (center) and his American and Korean buddies work on reparing a
a medic. He took part in the Incheon heating system at Punch Bowl Hill during the Korean War, circa 1951.
landing led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur,
co-founder of the KATUSA program. “Another time, another KATUSA medic Soldiers. He was assigned as an instructor
Yu carries some significant memories of and I were carrying an injured American at the Republic of Korea Army Medical
the war with him to this day. Soldier on a litter,” said Yu. “The other School and had a chance to re-enlist as a
“After the Incheon landing and retaking KATUSA asked me if we could rest for Second Lieutenant, but decided to leave
Seoul, my unit headed south to Daegu by a while, because he was too tired. But I the Army in 1954. He continued his
train. While at the train station, we were said, ‘Let’s go a little farther and rest.’ So connection with the U.S. Army, returning
given about 20 minutes to hang around, so we moved about 20 more yards, when I to the 543rd General Dispensary, now
I went out on the street, wandering,” said heard a loud explosion behind us. The place know as Camp Walker’s Wood Army
Yu. “Then I saw an old woman wandering where we would have rested had just been Medical Clinic, in 1958.
the street just like I was. She was my bombed. We barely saved our lives and the “The reason I returned to the medical
mother, who was wondering where her son American Soldier on the litter was in tears, clinic was that I wanted to repay the U.S.
went after he disappeared on his way to thanking us.” Army,” said Yu. “The U.S. Army totally
school. She didn’t recognize me at first, but After the armistice was signed in July changed my life and I was thankful just
when I took my helmet off, she knew who 1953, Yu was sent back to the Republic of
I was. It was a true gift from God.” Korea Army along with all other KATUSA – See KATUSA, Page 28 –

New Library Hours

Camps Walker and Carroll’s libraries
have new hours effective Sept. 2.
Camp Walker’s library is now open
from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and closed
Tuesdays, and Camp Carroll’s library is
open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and closed
Wednesdays. For more information,
call Camp Walker’s Library at DSN
764-4318/5910 and Camp Carroll’s
Library at DSN 765-8407.

8th Army Aerobathon

Camp Carroll is hosting the 8th Army
Aerobathon Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. – 3
p.m. at Camp Carroll’s Crown Jewel
Fitness Center. Aerobics instructors
from the Daegu Area will be teaching
classes such as high and low impact,
step aerobics, Salsa, kickboxing, yoga
and more to be followed by a three-
hour aerobics session. The event is
free and open to all ID card holders at
least 16 years of age. For additional
information, contact Tom Corcoran at
DSN 768-6603 or Modesto C. Algarin
at DSN 765-8118.
As a Red Cross volunteer, Yu (right) applies a bandage to patient Soyoung KimWilliams’ leg. Yu served as a medic during the Korean
War and worked at Camp Walker’s medical clinic from 1958 - 2004. – U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Na Kyung-chul
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Chuseok holiday season

Off-Post Road Conditions
During the Chuseok holiday, there are no Green road conditions. The following
off-post road conditions will be in effect throughout USAG Daegu during the
Chuseok holiday season. The applies to all government vehicles.

RED road condition: Sept. 11, 12, 13 and 15

AMBER road condition: Sept. 10, 14 and 16

All vehicles dispatches will require a dispatch request and written risk assessment
signed by the appropriate grade official based upon the road condition. Intent is to
prohibit non-mission essential official off-post travel during this timeframe. RED
road conditions require approval from at least a GS-13 or Lt. Col. AMBER road
conditions require approval from at least a GS-10 or Capt.
Korean women wearing the traditonal Hanbok, play Ganggangsullae, a game adopted
from a Korean admiral’s attempt to confuse invading Japanese forces in 1592.
of Korea. It was then that Admiral Yi time for Soldiers to travel in Korea. The
Chuseok from Page 25 Sun-shin ordered the women of a nearby autumn season approaches with Chuseok.
village to wear military clothes and dance There are a lot of places to see beautiful
is an ancestral ritual service performed at who wish to experience Chuseok firsthand in circles around the mountains, hoping fall foliage. Most Korean mountains are
home on the morning of Chuseok. At the with a Korean family should politely ask to confuse the Japanese into thinking noted for glorious tints of autumn foliage.
altar for the ancestral ritual service newly their KATUSA counterparts if it would that the Koreans had a greater number of Mt. Seorak in Kang-won province and
harvested rice, household rice wine and be possible to visit their home to take part soldiers than they really did. As the moon Mt.Naejang in Jeolla province are well-
Songpyeon are presented. After comlepeting in the culture and rituals disucssed here. rises, women gather in a circle. Holding known for their beautiful mixtures of red
the ritual service, the whole family visits KATUSAs are integral members of the each other’s hands, they turn round and yellow leaves. However, due to the mass
their ancestral graves, and Beolcho and U.S. Army, and are also ambassadors for and round yelling “Ganggangsullae” movement of Koreans for family gatherings,
Seongmyo are performed. Beolcho is to the Republic of Korea. They can teach U.S. with one voice. Under the moon light, massive traffic congestion is expected during
trim the grass and pull out the weeds that Soldiers much about Korean culture if their women dancing in Hanbok (Korean Chuseok. The regular four-hour bus ride
have grown on and around ancestral graves. U.S. counterparts will just ask. traditional clothes) makes a wonderful from Daegu to Seoul will take more than
Seongmyo is the last ceremony of Chuseok, scene. Playing Ganggangsullae with 12 hours. Additionally, train or air tickets
making a formal bow of gratitude. USFK Ganggangsullae your friends will provide you with great for the period tend to be sold out so quickly.
Soldiers are able to experience those core Ganggangsullae is a traditional game memories of Korea. Therefore, a plan for travel during Chuseok
traditions of Chuseok if staying with in which women hold hands and dance should be made in advance and all USFK
KATUSA fellow Soldiers and visiting their in circles, singing ‘Gang-gang-sullae.’ It Go maple-viewing in Korea personnel should exercise caution and
home for the Chuseok holiday. Soldiers originated in 1592 during Japan’s invasion Chuseok is a long holiday, and the right practice safe driving.

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8th Army Aerobathon visits Camp Carroll to bring fitness and fun
by Sgt. Jang Won-il
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – The Camp
Carroll Sports and Fitness Center will host
the Eighth Army Aerobathon (Aerobics
Marathon) Sept. 20. Expectations are high
for this event, which will allow the USAG
Daegu community to try several types of
aerobic exercises with the guidance of a
group of certified fitness professionals.
Camp Carroll will be the site of the
second edition of the Aerobathon since
its addition to the sports and fitness
calendar by Eighth Army Sports Director
Tom Higgins. The first Aerobathon was
hosted by Yongsan Garrison under the
supervision of Area II Sports Director,
Bennie Jackson last May.
Camp Carroll Sports, Fitness and
Aquatics Director Modesto C. Algarin
Original KATUSA
being alive, surviving the war.”
Yu worked at the clinic as a civilian
employee from 1954 until his retirement
in March, 2004. Immediately after his
retirement, however, he applied as a Red
Cross volunteer to continue working in
the clinic, where he can still be found
volunteering three or four days a week.
He has worked several different
jobs, including nurse’s aid, expert cast
technician, wound-care technician and
wart technician.
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said, “This is the chance for USAG Daegu
to showcase our beautiful facility here at
Camp Carroll to all those throughout the
Korean peninsula. All ID card holders are
invited to enjoy and seek their health and
wellness at all levels. The Aerobathon is
open for everyone, male or female, young
or old, of all fitness levels. There will be
a variety of instructors teaching different
classes.”
Participants will take one 30-minute
class and can stay for the duration
of the Aerobathon, which will be an
approximately three-hour-long aerobics
session.
Aerobics instructors from the Daegu
area will teach classes such as high and low
impact, step aerobics, Salsa, kickboxing,
yoga and more. Participation is free and
everyone is encouraged to come ready to
sweat and have fun while getting fit and
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“He is a tremendous asset to the clinic,”
said Medical Clinic Officer In Charge,
Maj. Lisa R. Ford. “He always comes
in with happy smile and has a pleasant
attitude. Every patient is very pleased with
the service he provides. Since he is a very
experienced volunteer, we learn a lot from
him, and I enjoy working with him.”
Yu positively affects many people in
the clinic with his sincere attitude and
volunteer efforts.
“I heard that he has worked here for a
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meeting new people.
Algarin has worked the concept
through the Army with great results.
“People love to participate and work out
in group settings,” said Algarin. “That way
they bring out motivation among each
other and the workout becomes more
fun. Everyone gets involved while having
a little laughter and at the same time the
sweat streams down your body and the
efforts will be noticeable while the rewards
will benefit you for a lifetime.”
For some people starting an exercise
routine can be as easy as 1-2-3. For some
on the other hand, it may take efforts
comparable to moving a mountain.
According to Algarin, the program seeks
to motivate every single participant.
Camp Carroll’s fitness team is encouraging
maximum participation, and also hopes to
be able to touch one person at a time so
long time,” said Medical Clinic Nurse Aid,
Yi Yu-song. “Although he has worked for a
long time, he is still diligent and comes to
work earlier than any other person.
All of the people in this clinic respect
him and want to emulate his positive
attitude.”
In Korean age, Yu is 77 years old, but
he wants to continue working as long as
he can.
“I believe keeping myself busy at work
and being able to work with young Soldiers
are the reasons that I am still healthy and
that I feel young,” said Yu. “I’m responsible
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those who need help can enjoy the event
as well.
Camp Carroll Fitness Center also
anticipates gaining new customers,
particularly from Camps Walker, Henry
and George in Daegu. “This is their
facility too, and we are here to support
them with the same energy and passion
our counterparts in Daegu offer us when
they use their facility at Camp Walker,”
Algarin added.
The Aerobathon event is open to the
general public, at least 16 years of age.
Door prizes will be given during the
event, which will be held at the Camp
Carroll Sports and Fitness Center, Bldg.
135 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept.
20. For additional information about the
8th Army Aerobathon, contact Modesto
C. Algarin at DSN 765-8118 or Tom
Corcoran at DSN 768-6603.
to my work and volunteering is the only
way I can stay healthy. I will be here until
my last day on Earth.”
Over his 50-year career with the U.S.
Army, Yu received the Combat Medical
Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, United
Nations Ribbon, Order of Military
Medical Merit, Achievement Medal
of Civilian Service, and Certificates of
Achievement from former Republic of
Korea presidents Kim Young-sam and
Kim Dae-joong, the Eighth U.S. Army
commander and the president of the
Korean War Veteran’s Association.
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