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AFN-Korea’s broadcast tower undergoes routine

Inside

USFK awards its Casey hosts

Civilian Employees Track & Field maintenance Sept. 27, 28
of theYear Championship Intermittent disruptions to
FM radio, television
service in Seoul. MWR,

Soccer spirit
Page 2 Page 7 DTH customers will not be affected.

Good Neighbor Program scores victory

with friendly competition, sportsmanship

Soldiers with the 8th U.S. Army Soccer Team play a friendly match against
the Chungju Si soccer team, in Chungju Si province, Sept. 20, in an
event sponsored by the Good Neighbor Program. The final score was
6-3, Chungju-Si. The match was held by the Good neighbor Program to
promote goodwill and friendship between the two nations, and to further
promote the Korean-American alliance by being good neighbors to
America’s host country. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Adams
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SHARP POINT #09-08

The Morning Calm
Published by Installation Management
Command - Korea

Commander/Publisher: Col. (P) John Uberti

Public Affairs Officer/Editor: Edward N. Johnson
Deputy PAO: Slade Walters
Senior Editor: Susan Silpasornprasit
USFK Annual Influenza Prevention Program
This Flu season, protect yourself and your are immunized every year.
USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson
loved ones. Get your required annual influenza The single best method to prevent the
Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson of “Flu” vaccination now in order to protect Flu is to be vaccinated each year. I also
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham against influenza and its severe complications. encourage you to use additional methods to
USAG-YONGSAN It is vitally important that every USFK Soldier, slow the spread of the Flu virus: frequently
Commander: Col. David W. Hall Sailor, Airman, Marine. Healthcare Provider, clean your hands with soap and water or
Public Affairs Officer: David McNally
CI Officer: Kenneth Fidler DoD Civilian, Family Member—including an alcohol-based hand sanitizing gel to
Staff Writer: Cpl. Im Jin-min children, and military retiree receive their help protect yourself from germs and to
USAG-HUMPHREYS
annual influenza vaccination. The goal is decrease spreading germs; avoid close contact
Commander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr. to have all USFK Service Members, their with anyone who is sick; when coughing
Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy Families, and our DoD Civilians immunized or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose
Staff Writer: Pfc. Kim, Hyung Joon
by 26 November 2008. by coughing into your sleeve; and avoid
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Commander: Col. Michael P. Saulnier
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Staff Writer: Sgt. Na Kyung Chul sneezing. Most healthy adults can infect others I am committed to the USFK Annual
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USFK recoginzes its top Civilian Employees

Oriental Press President: Charles Chong
Commercial Advertising
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Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758
Location: Bldg. 1440, Yongsan, Main Post
the week of Sept. 15-18 as USFK Civilian Year award for 2008 during a ceremony at and elsewhere have the weapons they need
Employees Appreciation Week in recognition Knight Field on USAG-Yongsan. today, the tools they will need for tomorrow,
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the mili-
tary police blotters. These entries may be incom-
Mask festival
plete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

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

designated time and place of duty. Subject #1 was
last seen at the company barracks at 0100 Hrs, 16
SEP 08. At 0600 Hrs, 17 SEP 08, Subject #1 was
placed on AWOL status by the unit commander.
Subject #1 was flagged in BIDS and a BOLO was
issued for his apprehension. Investigation contin-
ues by MPI.

AREA II: Assault Consummated by a Battery;

Subject #1 and Victim #1 were involved in a verbal
altercation which turned physical when Subject #1
struck Victim #1 in the face with a closed hand in a
club bathroom. Subject #1 was apprehended and
transported to Yongsan Main KNP Station where
Subject #1 requested to be released into MP Cus-
tody on a CJ Form 3 and was released into MP
Custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was trans-
ported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where she was
advised of her legal rights, which she invoked.
Subject #1 was further processed and released to
her sponsor. Investigation continues by MPI.

AREA II: Shoplifting; Subject #1 was observed by

AAFES Security via CCTV, remove two bottles of
nail polish from the display shelf and then conceal
them on her person at the Main PX. Subject #1
exited the Main PX without rendering the proper
payment. Subject #1 was detained and escorted
to the Loss Prevention Office. Upon arrival of MP,
Subject #1 was apprehended and transported to
the USAG-Yongsan PMO where she was advised
of her legal rights, which she waived rendering a
written statement denying the offense. Subject #1
was further processed and released to her spon-
sor. Subject #1 was issued a Letter to Show Just
Cause. Subject #1’s RCP was retained. The mer-
chandise was retained and returned to AAFES.
ECOL is $8. This is a final report. Each year, the Andong Mask Dance Festival highlights the unique craftsmanship of Korea’s traditional masks. Visitors to the festival can enjoy
hands-on activities, performances and artwork while exploring Korea’s culture. — U.S. Army file photo by Ronald Inman
AREA III: Driving Under the Influence of any In-
toxicant; Investigation revealed Subject #1, oper-
ating a POV, was stopped at a KNP DUI check
point on an unnamed local Korean road adjacent SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Current events and activities
to the Yeokjeon Human Resources Development
Company. Subject #1 was administered a PBT,
which rendered a result of 0.138% BAC. Subject Mask Fest (Thru Oct. 5) Traditional Korean Performances
#1 was then apprehended and transported to the
The 2008 Andong International Mask Dance Festival will be During the Joseon Dynasty (A.D. 1392-A.D. 1910), Anseong
Pyeongtaek Main KNP Station, where she was fur-
ther processed. Subject #1 was titled by KNP with
held in the downtown district, mask dance performance site, had been the center of entertainment in Korea. Since 2001,
KRTL ART #44, PARA #1 (Driving Under the In- and Hahoe Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Troupes the festival has been held to celebrate and further develop the
fluence of Alcohol) and released into MP Custody from 15 overseas countries are expected to stage high-level traditional culture of Namsadang and the art of Baudeogi. In
on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 was transported to performances, and 13 talchum (mask dance) troupes will add 2008, it will be held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 at the Anseong
the USAG-Humphreys PMO, where she rendered to the fun and diversity of mask dances. The Andong Folk Gangbyeon Park and will offer Namsadang programs that can
her USFK Drivers License on a DA Form 4137. Festival, which is organized at the same time as the Andong easily be shared by all visitors. The Namsadang jultagi (tightrope
Subject #1 was then released to her unit. At 1700 Mask Dance Festival every year, will be held for the 38th time walk), pungmull nori (folk music), salpan (tumbling), talloreum
Hrs, 16 SEP 08, Subject #1 reported to the USAG- this year. Approximately 30 folk events will be held. For more (mask dance), deolmi (puppet show), and beona nori (plate
Humphreys PMO where she was advised of her
legal rights, which she waived, rendering a sworn
information on these events, visit www.tour2korea.com or spinning) have been upgraded, while more hands-on programs
written statement admitting to the offense. Subject www.maskdance.com to experience Namsadang Nori will be offered. Designated as
#1 was processed and released back to her unit. an official festival of the International Council of Organizations
This is a final report. Wonju Hanji Fest (Thru Sept. 28) for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art, an international cultural
Returning for its 10th consecutive year, the Wonju Hanji NGO in formal consultative relations with UNESCO, the
AREA IV: Black Market of Commissary Items Festival will be held in the Chiak Art Center district. Hanji Namsadang Festival will also feature folk troupes from six
– Unlawful transfer of Commissary Items); Black refers to Korean paper made in the traditional manner, both countries and their unique cultural performances. Come and
Market of Commissary Items – Unlawful Pos- excellent in quality in terms of preservation and durability. The visit an old market of the Joseon period and the Baudeogi
session of Commissary Items; Subject #1 was
Mugujeonggwang Daedaranigyeong (A.D. 751) found in the National Pungmul Contest featuring over 1,500 pungmul
observed placing beef ribs inside Subject #2’s
POV. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were detained stone pagoda of Bulguksa Temple was written on hanji paper. performers. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com
and transported to the USAG-Daegu (Carroll) Despite its thousand-year-old age, the roll of yellowish paper or www.baudeogi.com
PMO where Subject #1 was advised of her legal still retains its original, paper condition. The Wonju Hanji
rights, which she waived rendering a written Ko- Festival will guide visitors into a world of fascinating culture
rean National statement denying the offenses. enriched by the wisdom and style of the Korean people. Learn Alegria Performance (Thru Dec. 31)
Subject #2 rendered a written Korean National about the manufacturing process of hanji and its various uses Cirque du Soleil returns to Seoul to present Alegría, hosted at
statement denying the offense. Subject #1 was in life and art. There will also be an international exhibition of the Jamsil Sports Complex. Tickets are available online, over
further processed and released to her supervisor.
artwork by international paper artists. Some hands-on events the phone and at the box office. Performances will be Tuesdays
Subject #2 was further processed and released to
his sponsor. At 1519 Hrs, 18 SEP 08, Investiga- include demonstrations by international artists, hanji making through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 6 and 8 p.m. and
tion revealed that SJA opined there was sufficient and hanji crafts. Come and immerse yourself in the spirit of Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m. (No shows scheduled Mondays). For
evidence to title Subject #1 with Illegal Transfer of fall at some of the night performances. For more information, more information, call Korea Travel Phone +82-2-1330 or +82-
Duty Free Goods and opined there was sufficient visit www.tour2korea.com 2-541-3150 (Korean, English) or visit www.tour2korea.com
evidence to title Subject #2 with Illegal Possession
of Duty Free Goods. This is a final report. Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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DOD to replace travel cards PAID ADVERTISING

Current government
travel charge cards
set to expire Nov. 29
By Capt. Audricia D. McKinney
Eighth Army Public Affairs

If you are a current government travel
credit card holder, prepare to receive a new
travel card as the Department of Defense
transitions from Bank of America to Citi-
Bank as the new card issuing bank starting
Nov 30.
All Bank of America travel cards will
expire Nov. 29, 2008, and travel card
holders will begin using their new Citi-Bank
government travel credit card.
“For those traveling during the transition
period, they will receive assistance from
their local Agency Program Coordinators
to ensure a smooth transition is achieved,”
said Scott McCue, Management Division
Chief for Eighth United States Resource
Management. Once the new Citi-bank card
is issued to the card holder, the card data
will be automatically uploaded into Defense
Travel System.
“At the user level, the biggest change
they will see is the card itself,” said McCue.
“Other than that, the transition will be
seamless.”
If card holders do not receive the new
card by Oct. 31, 2008 they should contact
there local APC.

Satellite Outages from the Fall Equinox

Subscribers to MWR CATV (Cable TV) will experience periodic
outages of services from October 1-15 ranging from 5-20 minutes
in duration on select channels throughout the day. These outages are
caused by a semi-annual alignment of the sun directly behind the
satellite in relation to the earth station and affect all satellite-based
communications. At no time should subscribers experience a total loss
of all MWR CATV service. For additional information, please call
DSN 738-CATV (2288).

Contracting Command Korea holds Responsible

Officer/Invited Contractor class
Contracting Command Korea will hold Responsible Officer/Invited Contractor PAID ADVERTISING
training Oct. 7 at Osan AFB in the Osan Movie Theater, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Responsible Officers or Project Managers are encouraged to attend (this training is not
for the average contract employee). The RO must submit a list of attendees in advance
to scott.a.bonner@korea.army.mil. A wide range of issues, changes and enforcement
of the Invited Contractor program will be discussed.

Product demonstration day at Sung Nam Golf Club

Sung Nam Golf Club will host a product demonstration day at the driving range Oct. 4
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can test the latest golf club products from the following USA
vendors: Mizuno Golf, MacGregor Golf and Nickent Golf Company. The products, associated
company representatives and PGA of America golf professionals will be on hand to advise
and assist. All SOFA members are welcome.

Support USFK’s marathoners

Cheer on USFK’s marathon participants in the Korea Defense Daily’s 5 and
10K5 10K Comrade Marathon Oct. 3 at Yeouido Han Riverside Park, 8:30 a.m
-1:p.m. USFK Servicemembers, Civilians and their Families will be participating in
the event.

Osan Air Base to host Air Power Day

Osan Air Base will host Air Power Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 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. Please visit www.
osan.af.mil for more information.
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USFK awards Supervisor of the
Year to RC sports specialist
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON—Red Cloud
Garrison Sports Specialist James Williams
received Supervisor of the Year 2008 during
the annual United States Forces Korea
Civilian of the Year awards held Sept. 18 at
Yongsan Garrison. Williams was among 17
awardees lauded for six different criteria by
their supervisors to justify their awards.
“Being selected for the USFK Supervisor
of the Year Award came as a complete shock
to me,” Williams said. “I appreciate all the
hard work our staff does in providing top
notch events for Soldiers and all those who
participate. I want to thank Denise James,
Ron Fortin, and Randy Behr, they are a great
group to work with, and they make this the
best job I ever had in all my work years.”
USAG-Casey is a unique environment;
short of being in a war zone.
“It is one of the most forward deployed
garrisons in the Army. It takes a special
individual with an unending dedication to
Soldiers and Families to meet the needs of
those deployed here,” said Denise James,
USAG-RC Family Morale, Welfare, and
Recreation director, in the nomination
statement justifying Williams’s award.
Casey Lanes celebrates National Children’s Day
Children clelbrated National Children’s Day bowling in unique style in Casey Lanes on USAG-Casey Sept. 20. — U.S.
Army photo by Jim Cunningham
AREA I
“This environment demands a Soldiers-
first mentality and Williams has this type
of mentality.”
In the absence of a sports director,
Williams directed the largest and most robust
sports programs on the Korean peninsula.
Among those programs were four boxing
and wrestling invitationals, 14 duathlons,
18 garrison wide championships, 11 8th
Army championships, many local sporting
events, and support to celebrity shows, and
community support, James said.
“Just as important as the programs and
services he provides, every detail of an event
is worked through completely,” James said.
“The timely planning and coordination
of events maximizes the capabilities and
effectiveness of the best sports program in
the Army.”
Williams was cited for his innovations
and creativeness for producing the first ever
Army versus Air Force flag football game on
the Korean peninsula.
“When Williams did this, he rallied
the leadership throughout the community
and support from Soldiers and community
members were endless,” James said.
Williams was lauded for his unending
volunteer work in the community in James’
recommendation and providing invaluable
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James Williams, FMWR sports specialist, is awarded the USFK Supervisor of the Year award
from Gen. Walter E. Sharp, USFK commander, during the USFK Civilians of the Year 2008
Award Ceremony held in Yongsan Garrison Sept. 18. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
recreational assistance for youth from ages of Dongducheon and was held in concert
5 to 15. with the local civilian community. This was
“Williams has found a way at every a community relations event, but Williams
opportunity to partner with local Korean found the time to volunteer to ensure the
sporting clubs,” James said. “He was run was a success.”
instrumental in coordinating the River
Front Run. This run routed through the city
By Jim Cunningham discount on food offered at Casey Lanes.
USAG-RC Public Affairs Special thanks went out to John
Coachmen, FMWR mobilization,
C A S EY G A R R I S O N — Na t i o n a l deployment program manager, for helping
Children’s Day was celebrated Sept. 20 at to set up the event and clean up afterwards,
USAG-Casey bowling alley. More than 120 Ackerman said.
children and their parents gathered at Casey Most of the children are dependents
Lanes for bowling, food, face painting and of Soldiers and Civilians working in
other games. and around USAG-RC and some were
“We have been from other areas,
planning for today’s Ackerman said.
festivities since “ACS is proud to host the “The Shalom
the beginning of House brought
July,” said Sandra National Children’s Day every year; m o r e t h a n 4 0
Ackerman, Family, children to the
Mo r a l e , We l f a re , we enjoy it and we have fun with e v e n t t o d a y,”
and Recreation Ackerman said.
family advocacy the children and we look forward “These children
program manager. are Korean
“ Fr a n k De s i l va , to next year’s event.” children from the
FMWR marketing neighborhoods in
director, helped us Sandra Ackerman, FMWR family Dongducheon.”
tremendously by advocacy program manager Among the
loading free sodas benefits for
and other snacks plus attending the
bringing in all the equipment we needed to National Children’s Day was free caps with
set up at the bowling alley. Wayne Johnson the ACS logo on them, and free wallets with
and Gloria Prince from Army Substance the ACS logo on them, Ackerman said.
Abuse Program provided toys to stuff the “When they get their hands stamped,
children’s gift bags.” they receive a full bag of goodies,” Ackerman
Ackerman found support from five said. “ACS is proud to host the National
different agencies, including the American Children’s Day every year; we enjoy it and
Forces Spouses’ Club and the Chosen Gift we have fun with the children and we look
Shop who donated $500, the American forward to next year’s event.”
Women’s Club of Korea, Thrift Shop “This is such a great event for the
Association for $300, the United Services children,” said Gwendolyn McCarthy,
Organization who donated 10 pizzas, and ACS Financial Readiness Program manager.
Casey Lanes for free shoes for those who “Wherever children are involved it is always
could wear them, plus free bowling, and a fun,” he said.
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News & Notes

Absentee Voting
Visitors to the FVAP web site at www.fvap.
gov are now able to save their completed
Online Federal Post Card Application and
Online Federal Write-In Absentee 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 in-
ternational toll-free numbers listed on the
FVAP web site at www.FVAP.gov,

Victim Advocate Hot Line

USAG-RC Victim Advocate Hot Line is 011-
9187-2001. Take a stand against domestic
violence. Victim Advocate Coordinator US-
AG-Casey ACS, Building 2603. For more
information call 730-3494.

Anti-terrorism Excercise
Korean employees and Korean contractors
be advised only FPCON DELTA Access
Pass holders will be permitted on USAG-
RC, USAG-Casey, Camp Stanley, and
Camp Hovey, Oct. 16 due to Anti-terrorism
Force Protection exercise. Non essential Richard Davis (left), USAG-RC deputy garrison commander, Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavander, USAG-RC Command Sgt. Maj., cut the official cake celebrating the grand open-
offices and services must be closed all day ing of the new USAG-RC Arts and Crafts Center while Yong Ae Black, Arts and Crafts Center director looks on Sept. 19. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Red Cloud opens new Arts and Crafts Shop

Oct. 16. For more information call: 732-
6107.

Daily Mass at USAG-RC

Join us for daily Mass 11:30 to 11:50 a.m.
Mon-Fri in USAG-RC Warrior Chapel. For
more information call 732-6404.
Health Plan Open Season
The Office of Personnel Management is
expected to announce in Sept. premium
and health plan changes for the 2008 open
season from Nov. 10 to Dec. 8. For more
information call: 732-8854.
Hispanic Heritage Month
The Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON—A new
shop opened Sept. 19 on USAG-RC. The
Frame Shop that used to be contained in
the Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Marketing Office has moved to building
T-912, and has been renamed the USAG-
RC Arts and Crafts Shop.
“Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson is our
regular customer, so he found a facility
where we could expand our services and
moved us here,” said Yong Ae Black, FMWR
recreation center director. “This new space
took about three months in renovation.”
There are many new items added to the
old Frame Shop to make the facility a true
Arts and Crafts center. There are many
new paintings available and facilities for
hobbyists.
The Creative Cuts lessons held on
Saturdays begin at 2 p.m. The center has
been offering these lessons for more than
five years.
“Patrons to the old Frame Shop will find
the same programs offered at the new Arts
and Crafts Center,” Black said. “Anytime
on Saturday we can give the framing lessons
as we have always done in the past. The
lessons last for two hours and anyone can
come in and take advantage of them from
any area.”

Stanley celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

will be held on Camp Hovey Sept. 27 at
the CAC outdoor area. Also at Mitchell’s
Club on USAG-RC. AT 7 P.M. It will feature
Hispanic food, live music, dance contests,
games and prizes. For more information CAMP STANLEY—Despite pouring rain,
call: 730-4602.
more than 70 Soldiers, Civilians and Family
Volunteer Luncheon members celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month
2nd Infantry Division/USAG RC Volunteer Sept. 20 at the Camp Stanley Community
Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony will Activity Center.
be held in the Warrior’s Club on USAG- “We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month the
Casey Oct. 22. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. same time every year,” said Crystal Hagen,
For more information call: 732-7314 Family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
Camp Stanley CAC director. “It is usually
First Responders Training celebrated by the large battalions, but this
First Responders Training will be Sept.
year I wanted to do something smaller, cuter
29 and Oct. 1 on USAG-RC and USAG-
Casey. Please do not be alarmed of fire and more recreational.”
trucks and MPs responding and establish- “Everything was well coordinated when
ing a cordoned off area during these dates. I met Sgt. James Soto of Headquarters,
For more information call: 732-7306. Headquarters Special Troops Battalion,”
Hagen said. “I asked if he were Hispanic and
USAG-RC Gas Station Hours then asked if he would help do the cooking. I
USAG-RC gas station will be closed for know how to make tacos, but Hispanic food
lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m. daily. For more is not just Mexican food; there are many
information call: 732-7167
types of foods from the American southern
ADAPT Schedule Change hemisphere, which offer great contrasts. He
Beginning Oct. 1 alcohol and drug abuse came in the morning at 8 a.m. and began
prevention training will be conducted on cooking. He cooked all the food offered
Tuesday and Wednesdays. For more infor- today.”
mation call: 730-4006. “We are having a pool tournament, an X-Box
360 Halo 3 tournament, Uno card games,
Become an Inspector General Jalapeño eating contest, and watermelon
The 8th Army Inspector General has imme- eating contest,” Hagen said. “We had to
diate openings for officers and NCOs. For
cancel the pumpkin seed spitting contest
more information call: 725-6739.
because of the weather.”
For more news and notes and up to date “With teamwork everything comes together,”
information log on to: http://ima.korea. Soto said. — U.S. Army photo by Jim
army.mil/area1/sites/local/ Cunningham
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Casey holds 8th Army Track and Field Championship

By Spc. Alun Thomas
USAG-RC Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON—Despite wet

conditions, 182 participants took part in the
8th Army Track and Field Championships
at Schoonover Bowl, USAG-Casey, Sept.20.
The rain did not dampen the spirits of the
competitors who took part in an assortment
of events ranging from the 100 meters to
the triple jump.
Competitors from all four areas of the
peninsula competed at the championships,
with more participants registering than
expected, causing the program to be
extended and extra races to be added, said
Randy Behr, USAG-Red Cloud Family
Morale, Welfare and Recreation director of
sports, fitness and aquatics.
“Today’s event will be very fast paced
because of the large numbers,” Behr said. “I
had expected about 100 competitors so the
events will be fast and handled under U.S.
track and field rules.”
Behr thanked the competitors for
the large turnout before the event began
and promised the event would be run as
efficiently as possible.
“This track is still run on the yards system
Staff Sgt. Gerald Mosley (No. 178), 169th Signal Company, Camp Walker, powers his way across the finishing line on route to winning the 100
and not the metric like the rest of the world
meter dash in a time of 11.6 seconds at the 8th Army Track and Field Championships, USAG-Casey Schoonover Bowl, Sept.20. Runner up was
so bear with it,” Behr said. “There were a
Pfc. DeMarcus Howard (No. 202) in 12.2, followed in 3rd by Sgt. Omardelle Pugh (No. 159) in 12.3.— U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Alun Thomas
few tweaks in the order of the events to
accommodate the large turnout.”
After the criteria for reporting to the
various events was explained by Behr,
the program began with the heats for the
100m.
Field events such as the discus and the
shot put took place at Camp Hovey due to
time restraints, Behr said.
Each participant was authorized to enter
a maximum of three running events and two
relays, with no limitations of the number of
field events.
Winner of the 100m Men’s Open in 11.6
seconds, Staff Sgt. Gerald Mosley, 169th
Signal Company, Camp Walker, said he
relied on his natural speed to guide him
to victory.
“I won three state championships when I
was at high school, but I just turned 31 and
I haven’t run for 10 years,” Mosley said. “I Pfc. Anthony Thompson, Suwon Air Base, clears a hurdle on his way to easily winning the
realized today that sprinting like this is well men’s 110 meter high hurdles in 16.8 seconds at the Eighth Army Track and Field Champion-
past my age.” ships, Sept.20, USAG-Casey Schoonover Bowl. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alun Thomas
Mosley said he relies on Army Physical
Training to remain fit and has no plans to
compete in future events, adding it was
enjoyable to run against the younger runners
and still be able to win.
Women’s 100m winner in 13.4, 1st
Lt. Marni Green, Headquarters and
Headquarters Detachment, 36th Signal
Battalion, Camp Walker, said she has only
been out of college for two years where she
ran track and field, so was not far removed Sgt. Omardelle Pough, Alpha Company, 1st
from her athletic past. Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Camp
“I didn’t train for this event. I just do Hovey, leaps skywards as he jumps 19 feet,
PT with the other Soldiers and have natural 45 inches, which was enough to secure 3rd
speed,” Green said. “It felt great out there place in the men’s long jump at the 8th Army
today, and I didn’t think I was going to do Track and Field Championship, Sept.20,
as well as I did.” USAG-Casey Schoonover Bowl. Winner of
The championships ran two hours the long jump was Pfc. Demarcus Howard,
longer than expected, but all events went as Division Special Troops Battalion, USAG-
smoothly as possible, Behr said. RC, who jumped 20’ 00”, with runner-up Pfc. Sgt Darryl Curry, 4/7th Cavalry Division, Camp Hovey, displays unusual technique during the
“There are things we will work on to Anthony Thompson, Suwon Air Base, with a men’s high jump competition, which Curry won with a best jump of 5.8 meters, at the 8th Army
make sure the next meet runs perfectly,” jumo of 19’ 75”. — U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Track and Field Championships, USAG-Casey Schoonover Bowl, Sept. 20. — U.S. Army photo
Behr said. Alun Thomas by Spc. Alun Thomas
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CFC campaign ‘kicks off’ South Post power

SAHS football game launching pad for annual fund drive
By Sgt. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
annual Combined Federal Campaign-
Overseas fund drive
will kick off – literally
– Oct. 4.
U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan Commander
Col. Dave Hall will
launch the fund drive
season at 1:30 p.m. by kicking a “CFC
football” to a team of unit coordinators
before a high school varsity football
game.
“This is how Yongsan does it …
looking at unique ways to get the
community involved and help people
to understand how important these
programs are,” said Sonja Goodman,
USAG-Yongsan CFC-O coordinator.
CFC, established in 1961, is the
“largest workplace philanthropic
fundraiser in the world, with the goal to
give federal employees the opportunity
to make generous contributions only
once in the workplace,” according to the
CFC mission statement. Contributors
can donate through payroll deduction,
one-time cash payments or use
credit cards on behalf of charitable
organizations.
In 2007, federal
employees raised
nearly $16 million
for more than 2,000
charitable causes
around the world.
Yongsan community contributors
raised more than $400,000 in
donations, of which $15,544 came
back to Yongsan’s family support and
youth programs.
“Our goal this year is $450,000,”
Goodman said. The garrison trained
nearly 30 unit coordinators and key
persons Sept. 9 to help contributors
with completing forms and providing
CFC information.
In March, USAG-Yongsan earned
a Bronze Award for an average per-
person gift of $60, or 40 percent unit
participation, at the 2007 Korea-wide
down Saturday
CFC-O awards ceremony. USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
USAG-Yongsan had also received a
2007 Special Merit Award for having the YONGSAN GARRISON — Major power
best installation campaign in Korea. outages to all buildings and housing areas on South
“ It w a s n o e a s y a n d s m a l l Post are scheduled for Saturday and again Oct. 4,
contribution,” Hall said of the garrison’s both days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
efforts during the fund drive last fall. The outages will allow electricians to work on
“We were partners and leaders, and we power grids. (see related story, Page 12)
should be proud of ourselves.” Currently, an inadvertent power outage would
This year’s campaign will run from cause South Post-wide outages. The upgrades
Oct. 1 to Dec. 3, Goodman said. should fix this problem, said Public Works Director
“We’re shooting for 100 percent John Ghim.
participation and motivation, and we’re “Hopefully we can finish this job while
making sure we contact everyone,” creating the least amount of inconvenience to the
she said. “One reason why it’s so community,” Ghim said.
important to contribute is that some Below is a look at major openings and closings.
of the organizations give back to our If an organization or facility is not listed here, check
family members, such as the American directly with the organization.
Red Cross.”
What stays open nShoppette 4-9 p.m.
Donors who are undecided on which nBrian Allgood Army nMiddle School and
agency to contribute to have the option Community Hospital Teen Center and Youth
of selecting Family Support Youth nDragon Hill Lodge Sports Gym at 4 p.m.
Program, located on the bottom of each nCollier Field House What stays closed
CFC form. sporting events nCommiskey’s
“One hundred percent of what you What opens later nArts and Crafts Center
give will go back to our community for nCommissary, 4-8 p.m. nAuto Crafts
family and youth programs,” she said.

Fall Fun Fest for

EFMP children
needs volunteers
By Kenneth Fidler
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The Exceptional

Family Member Program Fall Fun Fest, Yongsan’s
version of a mini-Special Olympics, is in danger of being
postponed unless volunteers come through to support
the community’s special-needs children.
Originally scheduled for Sept. 23, the annual event
needs at least 200 volunteers to make it happen on its
new date, Oct. 14. By Sept. 19, only 18 people had
volunteered.
“We have to have more volunteers,” said Reta Mills,
Army Community Service EFMP manager and Fall Fun
Fest coordinator. “This is a really great day for our special
children. It helps them feel good about themselves and
builds self-esteem. These kids are important members USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall participates in a ceremony commemorating the 58th anniversary of the Incheon Landing. — U.S.
of our community and this is our chance to show our Army Photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
support.”
Mills is asking for support from all military units
in the USAG-Yongsan area. “In the past, active-duty
Garrison honors Korean War veterans
military have come forth to participate in this special By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi people would not have been possible without the victory of
event,” she said. “This is also a great opportunity for USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Bupyeong Battle.”
Soldiers to earn volunteer hours towards their volunteer Bupyeong, one of 10 administrative districts of Incheon,
service medals.” BUPYEONG — U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan officials was occupied by North Korean forces during the war. Shortly
Volunteers will assist the children participate in joined Korean War veterans in Bupyeong, Incheon, Sept. after the Incheon Landing, Republic of Korea and U.S. Forces,
the day’s various sporting events and games, including 18 to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the Incheon led by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, advanced
helping the kids stage a puppet show. An awards Landing, a key victory to liberate Seoul in 1950. through Incheon to retake Gimpo Airport and Seoul.
ceremony ends the day, and all participants will receive Bupyeong officials and hundreds of Korean citizens joined After the Sept. 18 ceremony, participants joined in a parade
a medal. in a parade and ceremony to remember the sacrifices of the led by Korean Marine honor guards and a high school brass
“This is an important community event,” Mills said. war heroes and to celebrate the strong alliance between the band, greeted by Bupyeong citizens waving Korean flags.
“We need our volunteers to make it happen. I know that United States and the Republic of Korea. “Today, we gathered here to commemorate the honorable
our community cares about the cause we are promoting, “Our alliance is one that was forged in war and sacrifices of Korean War heroes, exalt the honor of the war
so I look forward to community members stepping up strengthened in peace,” said USAG-Yongsan Commander veterans and celebrate the victory of Bupyeong battle,” said
to the plate.” Col. Dave Hall in remarks at the ceremony. “I hope we will Bupyeong Mayor Park Yoon-bae. “The victory at Bupyeong
Child development experts will be on hand to give continue this partnership because we share a desire for liberty, was a great turning point ... General Douglas MacArthur
parents current information on EFMP resources. peace and prosperity.” visited this area to encourage the troops.”
The Fall Fun Fest will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To the veterans of the battle, he said, “You paved the The U.S. Army maintains close relations with Bupyeong,
Interested volunteers can call Mills at 738-5311 or way for the modernization of the Republic of Korea. The the site of Camp Market, a small logistics depot and training
738-7505. thriving economy, dynamic industry and dreams of your base.
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News & Notes

Community Job Fair
Army Community Service Employment
Readiness Program holds a job fair 10:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at the ACS in
Bldg 4106. Job seekers will be able to
talk to representatives from companies
and government organizations looking for
qualified applicants. For information, call
738-7505.
September Community Info Forum
Join the Garrison staff for a briefing on
USAG-Yongsan activities 9 a.m. Tuesday
at the Community Services Building, Room
118. The briefing is designed for key com-
munity members, family readiness groups
and tenant unit staffs. Listen to updates
on garrison projects, AAFES and Com-
missary news, and upcoming community
events from Family, Morale, Welfare and
Recreation.
Community to usher in
fall season during festival
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The Fall
Festival is one of Yongsan’s largest annual
community celebrations, and Oct. 11 will
bring the fun once again.
Events and activities for the day will
include a parade with bands, horses and
floats that will lead to a carnival featuring
games, rides and entertainment.
The transition from summer to winter
will “bring a taste of the U.S. to Korea and
make the home front appear to be here,” said
Mario Farrulla, director of USAG-Yongsan’s
Community Activities Centers.
“This is a great way for the Good
Neighbor Program here to bring U.S. and
Korean cultures together, and a day for all
ages of the family to enjoy,” Farrulla said.
The current timeline for the festival
brings parade participants together 8-10
a.m. near the commissary to kick-off the
daylong celebration and prepare for the
parade. The parade moves out at 10 a.m.
and will travel the length of X Corps Blvd.
to end near the Collier Field House sports
complex, the festival’s main site.
The festival ends at 8 p.m. with a
fireworks finale.
“Most everything at the Fall Festival
is free,” said Farrulla. “This includes the
games, rides, entertainment and entries to
win prizes. The only things people will pay
for are their food, beverages and items from

Fall Parade Float Registration

Youth, private, religious, military and local
national groups can now register to enter
a float in the annual Fall Festival parade
Oct. 11. Categories to be judged: Vehicle,
marching band, most humorous, youth,
musical entry, military. For information,
call 738-5254.
Submit AFAP Issues Now
Now through Oct. 3, submit your ideas to
improve community programs or services
to the Army Family Action Plan program,
a process that takes your suggestions
to make Yongsan a better place to live,
work and play. All issues will be discussed
during the annual USAG-Yongsan AFAP
Conference Oct. 22-24. To use an easy,
on-line form, go to the USAG-Yongsan
Web site at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
and click on the “Got Issues” graphic. For
information, call 738-3617.
Oktoberfest at Dragon Hill Lodge
nDHL Pre-Oktoberfest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sept. 27. Oktoberfest wurst and more!
nThe Point 3K Volksmarch: Oct. 4 at 10:30
a.m.; registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
nDHL Oktobertfest Party: Oct. 3 and 10
6-11 p.m., and Oct. 4 and 11 5-11 p.m. on
the upper parking garage. Ask about spe-
cial group reservation for groups of 15 or
more. Win one of two round-trip tickets to
any destination in the continental U.S.
nDHL Oktobertfest Yard Sale: Oct. 4 start-
ing at 11 a.m. on the upper parking garage.
Sign up now to reserve a table.
For information, call Dragon Hill Lodge
Guest Services at 738-2222, Ext. 24.
FluMIST Vaccine Available
FluMIST influenza vaccinations are now
available for adults only at the 1st Re-
placement Company Medical Readiness
Team located in the Yongsan Readiness
Center. The team can provide vaccinations
to active-duty military, civilian employees,
contractors and adult family members.
FluMIST is the nasal form of the vaccine
for patients 2-49 years old. The standard
flu shot given to high-risk patients, preg-
nant women and children under 2 is not
yet available. Children must receive their
immunizations at the Brian Allgood Army
Community Hospital. For this service, the
1RC MRT extended its hours to 7:30 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday. For information, call 723-3041.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Retiree Day set during Fall Festival resale booths.”
As for the prizes, the No. 1 give-away
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson move to Harvey’s Lounge patio for
will be a pair of airline tickets to the
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs a special appreciation dinner until 8
continental U.S., Farrulla said. “Winners
p.m.
of competitions and drawings could also
YO N G S A N G A R R I S O N — The menu will consist of barbecue
win an iPod, a PSP, a flat-screen TV, MWR
Garrison officials invite U.S. military roast pork, barbecue chicken,
backpacks and DVDs,” he added.
retirees and their families to attend hamburgers, hot dogs, red baby potato
Competitions for children and adults
Retiree Appreciation Day activities held salad, macaroni salad and baked beans.
will include limbo and hula hoop contests.
in conjunction with the Fall Festival The evening will also feature music
Exclusive to the adults will be a Korean
Oct. 11. and door prizes.
pepper eating contest. “The first person to
At the festival site, a special area for “Harvey’s will also serve as a great
finish eating 10 hot, super spicy peppers
retirees will feature an information center. viewing position for the Fall Festival
wins,” said Farrulla.
Complimentary medical screenings will firework display,” Clifton said.
Also planned are ballet and other forms
be provided on site, said Robert Clifton, During the dinner, two retired
of dancing, a tae kwon doe performance
USAG-Yongsan Human Resources and Servicemembers who served during
and concerts from various popular Korean
the event coordinator. World War II will be recognized by
artists.
Yongsan dental clinics will provide USAG-Yongsan Commander Col.
The festival is open to the entire Yongsan
limited dental exams, also free, to retirees Dave Hall.
community. Visitors must be registered
and their spouses that day. To make Clifton added that it would be “a
before Oct. 11 and will be restricted to the
an appointment, call Dental Clinic 2 delight” to have active-duty military
festival grounds. For registration details,
at 736-4779, Dental Clinic 3 at 736- personnel to volunteer during this event.
contact Eric Yim, the K-16 Community
5221, or the Carius Dental Clinic at He said, “Being there to greet them, say
Activity Center manager, at 741-6473.
725-8271. Appointment books for these ‘hello and thank you’ – the simple things
Between 8-11 a.m., traffic will be diverted
exams open Monday. can go a long way.”
off X Corps Blvd. for the parade.
Service booths will close at 4 p.m. For information or to volunteer, call
For more details or to volunteer to help at
when retirees and their families can Mark Wade at 723-2781.
the festival, contact Farrulla at 738-5254 or
e-mail mario.farulla@korea.army.mil.
Korean librarians tour Yongsan Library
By Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Librarians from Korean
universities visited Yongsan Garrison Sept. 22 for an orientation
to the installation library.
This was a Good Neighbor Program event hosted by the U.S.
Embassy-Seoul designed to foster a better understanding about the
U.S. culture and special library programs created for the Soldiers
and their families, said the USAG-Yongsan Community Relations
Officer An Chang-sin.
After lunch at Commiskey’s Restaurant, the 45 visitors toured
the Yongsan Library, the largest U.S. Army library in Korea.
“Yongsan Library is a place especially designed for the education
as well as recreation of the U.S. Soldiers and their families,” said
Esther Kim, library director.
The library has approximately 60,000 books and other references, (Right to left) Korean university librarians Kim Young-aie, Cho Hyun-kil and
including 8,000 DVDs and 5,000 CDs. “We also hold a variety Jeong Kyu-jeong listen to Yongsan librarian Choi Sung-han during a Good
of family readiness references and programs for the families,” Kim Neighbor Program tour of the library. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Lee Min-hwi
added.
After a short question-and-answer period, the librarians browsed
the nearly 300 shelves of books and listened to an explanation of This tour helps to continually develop and strengthen the
the electronic reference and computing system. partnership between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea, said Kim
Su-nam, the library’s Information Resource Center director. “The
“I was impressed by an exotic, yet comfortable atmosphere of
U.S. Embassy is pouring its effort to promote this partnership, and
this library,” said Park Hwee-yeon, an assistant librarian at the U.S.
Embassy. “I think it is a nice chance to experience and understand today was a great opportunity for every one of us to communicate
a different culture.” with each other.”
SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
(Clockwise from top) Robert
Paul Jr., 10, shows off his
martial arts skills. Ethan Bean,
6, takes a turn at the balloon
dartboard. Jennifer Bivin (left),
7, and Isabelle Moreau, 6, per-
form their ballet routine. Nata-
lya Nguyen, 2, follows Masha
Shippert, 3, down the slide at
the Seoul American Elemen-
tary School playground. — U.S.
Army Photos by Pfc. Choi Ke-
un-woo
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DAY FOR KIDS
KIDS DAY
‘have fun and just relax’
By Pfc. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The threat of rain didn’t dampen
spirits at Yongsan’s sixth annual Boys and Girls Clubs Day for
Kids Sept. 20.
Parents and children gathered at the Seoul American Elementary
School playground for a “great opportunity for parents to spend
time with their children,” said School Liaison Officer Eskeletha
Dorsey.
Notwithstanding the less-than-ideal weather conditions, more
than 200 people attended the three-hour special event. Children
raced from one station to the next to participate in games, try to
win prizes or just play in a bouncy. Youth enrolled in Child and
Youth Services instructional classes showed off their tae kwon do
and dance expertise.
“This is a great day to just take my kids out and have fun. My
daughter came here last year and loved it,” said John Stokes, Army
Tactical Command, as his 8-year-old daughter, Jade, got her face
painted.
Volunteers from Seoul American High School helped run the
events.
“It’s just fun to help out,” said senior Keturah Palmer. “When I
lived in Maine, we didn’t have anything like this. I think this is a
great event for the kids.”
Lt. Col. Keith Bean, Headquarters U.S. Forces Korea, agreed.
“I like the timing of this event. School has just started. After a long
summer break, the transition to school might not always be easy.
This allows the kids to have fun and just relax.”
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Power outages - necessary inconvenience

T
wo major power outages are
scheduled for the Yongsan Garrison
South Post.
Please help pass the word, so everyone
in the community knows: Saturday, Sept.
27 and Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. both days.
Plan ahead! The only power on South
Post will be at Dragon Hill Lodge (they have
their own backup generator power), Collier
Field House. and the Brian Allgood Army
Community Hospital.
The USAG-Yongsan Directorate of
Public Works professionals continue to do
an outstanding job keeping the power going
day-in and day-out; however, their hard
work is only a “band-aid” solution.
South Post needs a new electrical grid.
The Garrison is working hard to attain that
goal. I’m telling you up front, this is not
going to be the final fix for our power woes.
A few years ago, we upgraded the electrical
system on Yongsan Garrison Main Post.
But, the South Post electrical grid remains
antiquated.
In the meantime, we ask that you bear with
us and search out some alternative activities
during these two Saturday outages.
Our Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation directorate is offering a Yellow Sea
Sightseeing Tour, 10 a.m. both Saturdays.
The cost is $10 for the bus, and 11,000
Korean Won for the boat. For information,
call 723-3291.
Yongsan Garrison will host its fourth
annual Auto and Motor Show for car and
motorcycle enthusiasts at the Yongsan
Commissary parking lot 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Seoul USO also offers some tour
options. One of their tours Saturday is to
the DMZ. Visit the USO online at http://
www.uso.org/korea for information.
Even though power will be back on in the
evening, come out to the Main Post Club
at 7 p.m. for a Hispanic Heritage Month
special concert featuring Damas de Jalisco.
You can always catch the Seoul City Tour.
The special bus stops regularly at a stop
outside Yongsan Garrison Gate 10.
And, in the spirit of Oktoberfest, the
Dragon Hill Lodge has scheduled plenty of
activities on both days, as well.
Again, please pass the word about the
outages!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Nicole Shupe was the K-16 ACS office was set

nominated as a volunteer up much faster. She also
of the quarter (April-June) receives information from
for her work volunteering spouses that live in her
an average of 25-30 hours neighborhood that do not
a week at the K-16 Army visit K-16 frequently. Her
Community Service office. services reach out beyond
the office. On several
What does she do? occasions, she has delivered
She assists the K-16 Nicole Shupe information and supplies to PAID ADVERTISING
ACS Social Services pregnant spouses who were
Representative by handling unable to leave their homes.
phone queries, assisting customers by She is very knowledgeable in ACS
providing information and referral information and provides information
services, updating databases, greeting to all spouses.
customers, assisting customers needing
items from the Lending Closet, working Why does she volunteer?
with spouses to find out customer Due to the fact that she always goes the
needs and wants, assisting spouses with extra mile to help spouses and Soldiers,
any services they need, and contacting the quality of life of Soldiers and spouse
spouses with new information and on K-16 has greatly improved. Spouses
services. on K-16 know that they can count on
her if they ever need any type of help or
What impact does she have? just even a few words of encouragement.
She assisted in the establishment of Since she is a military spouse herself, she
the K-16 ACS office, helping organize, often assists new spouses to Korea with
inventory and advertise the office. She in-processing, getting local information,
has currently given 400 hours of service finding a home, employment and
since February 2008. With her assistance, settling in.
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Hispanic Heritage Month:

Hispanic-Americans in the Korean War
Information, photo courtesy of the United States Korean War Commemoration website
Hispanic-American ethnic groups, made up mostly of Puerto Ricans and others with
ancestry from Mexico, Central and South America, Cuba and other Caribbean islands,
already had distinguished themselves through combat skills and bravery during World
War II.
In July 1950, there were about 20,000 Hispanics in the armed forces. Over the next
three years, nearly 148,000 Hispanic-Americans volunteered for or were drafted into
military service. Of these, approximately 60,000 Puerto Ricans served in Korea.
During the Korean War, most Hispanic-Americans served in the Army and Marine
Corps. However, several thousand served in the Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard in
both combat and combat service support branches. Commanders recognized the courage
and determination of Hispanic-Americans in combat. Nine Hispanics were awarded the
Medal of Honor and more than 100 others received Distinguished Service Crosses and
Silver Stars for acts of combat bravery.
Honor et Fidelitas, or “Honor and Loyalty,” was the motto of the 65th Regimental
Combat Team from the United States territory of Puerto Rico. During the Korean
War, this unit, nicknamed “The Borinqueneers” after one of the original Indian tribes
inhabiting Puerto Rico, quickly won respect on the battlefield. The 65th deployed to
Korea in September 1950, with 6,000 officers and men organized into three infantry
battalions, one artillery battalion and a tank company. During October and November
1950, the 65th RCT participated in search-and-destroy missions targeting the remnants
of North Korean Army units left in South Korea to harass U.S. and Republic of Korea
(ROK) forces.
In late November and early December, the unit, now attached to the Army's 3d
Division, fought daily against units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. During
Dec. 9–24, the 65th RCT joined the defensive perimeter protecting Hungnam Harbor
during X Corps' withdrawal from North Korea.
During nine major campaigns over three years, the 65th RCT was credited with
capturing 2,086 enemy soldiers and killing 5,905. The regiment received one Presidential
Unit Citation (Army), one Presidential Unit Citation (Navy), one Meritorious Unit
Commendation (Army), one Navy Unit Commendation, two Republic of Korea
Presidential Unit Citations and the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece. Individual members
of the unit were awarded four Distinguished Service Crosses and over 120 Silver Stars.
Nine Hispanic-Americans received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War.
To learn more, visit http://korea50.army.mil/history/factsheets/hispanic.shtml

Check your cholesterol at the door
By Maj. Karen E. Hawkins
DeCA dietitian
You are what you eat is so true when it
comes to controlling cholesterol. Instead of
a hamburger with french fries, how about
grilled salmon and a baked sweet potato
for dinner? Your heart will love you for
it as growing evidence shows that eating
foods high in omega 3s, soluble fiber,
nuts, olive oil and plant stanols or sterols
can help lower cholesterol. And with high
cholesterol being one of the major risk
factors for heart disease, controlling those
levels is important for a healthy heart.
Go fish
Salmon and other cold-water fish are
high in omega 3s, which have cholesterol-
lowering benefits. Omega 3 fatty acids also
help the heart by reducing blood pressure
and the risk of blood clots. Research shows
that for those who have had a heart attack,
fish oil, which has omega 3s, reduces the
risk of sudden death. The American Heart
Association recommends eating at least two
servings of fish a week, and notes salmon,
trout, herring, mackerel, tuna and sardines
as having the highest levels of omega 3s.
If you don’t like fish, add ground flaxseed
and walnuts to your diet along with using
canola oil. You can also get omega 3s by
taking 500–1000 milligrams of fish oil pills
daily. If you get a fish burp from taking the
pills, then look for the coated variety or the
ones labeled “burp less” so you can get the
benefits without a fishy aftertaste. The Food
and Drug Administration recommends a
maximum of 3 grams of omega 3s, with no
more than 2 grams per day from a dietary
supplement.
Go oatmeal
Oatmeal has soluble fiber, which helps
lower the low-density lipoprotein (LDL),
the “bad” cholesterol. You can also get
soluble fiber in foods such as beans, pears,
apples, psyllium and barley. Eat 1½ cups of
cooked oatmeal along with a banana to get
about 10 grams of soluble fiber. You need
–See CHOLESTEROL, Page 14–
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CHOLESTEROL
at least 10 grams of soluble fiber a day to to help reduce cholesterol by more than 10
from Page 13
Jewish High Holy Day Schedule —
lower your total and LDL cholesterol. percent. You need at least 2 grams – which
equals two 8-ounce glasses of orange juice
Yongsan, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Go nuts fortified with plant sterols a day to help
Growing evidence suggests eating lower cholesterol. If you are watching your September–October 2008/Tishrei 5769
walnuts and almonds can help reduce budget, and who isn't these days, it may be
blood cholesterol while keeping blood most economical to get the plant stanols or Rosh Hashanah — Religious Retreat Center, Seoul
vessels healthy and flexible. Nuts are high sterols from fortified juice or margarines. The Mon., Sept. 29 1600 Retreat Sign-in begins
in calories, but eating only a small handful American Heart Association recommends 1750 Candlelighting in the Dining Room
will help do the job. Try using a handful of foods fortified with plant sterols for people 1800 Evening Service
walnuts or almonds with LDL cholesterol levels of more than
1900 Festive Meal #1 & “Simanim”
on your salad instead 160 milligrams per
Tues., Sept. 30 0930 Morning Service (Shofar Blowing approx. 11:00)
of meat, cheese or Making changes to your diet...can deciliter. Making
1230 Festive Meal #2
changes to your diet
croutons. help you lower your cholesterol. like reducing the 1800 Evening Service
1900 Candlelighting, Festive Meal #3 & “Shehechiyanu”
Something simple to do is just amount of saturated
Go olive oil fat or avoiding foods
Wed., Oct. 1 0930 Morning Service (Shofar Blowing approx. 11:00)
Ol i ve o i l h a s switch from whole milk to 1 percent with trans fats can 1230 Festive Meal #4
lots of antioxidants milk and lose 9 grams of saturated h e l p y o u l o w e r 1730 Candlelighting, Sabbath Eve Service
that can lower your 1800 Festive Meal #5
your cholesterol.
“bad” cholesterol fat in one serving. Something simple
1855 Evening Service and Havdalah
while leaving your 1930 Retreat concludes
to do is just switch
“good” – or HDL from whole milk to 1 percent milk and lose
– cholesterol alone. The Food and Drug 9 grams of saturated fat in one serving. Small Yom Kippur — Religious Retreat Center, Seoul
Administration recommends using two changes like this are good for your waistline Wed., Oct. 8 1600 Retreat Sign-in begins
tablespoons of olive oil a day to get its along with your heart, while helping to 1740 Candlelighting in Chapel Conference Room
heart-healthy benefits. Try using olive oil in control cholesterol. 1745 25-hour Fast begins with Kol Nidrei
marinade or mixed with vinegar as a salad Thurs., Oct. 9 0930 Morning Service
For more information about eating out,
dressing. For an Italian flair, mix olive oil visit http://www.commissaries.com, go to 1545 Yizkor Memorial Service
with crushed garlic and use it as a bread Ask the Dietitian and post your questions 1615 Afternoon and Neilah Services
dip instead of margarine or butter. You can on the DeCA Dietitian Forum and be sure 1843 Yom Kippur Fast ends with Shofar Blowing
get the most antioxidants by choosing extra to look for other useful information in the 1850 Evening Service and Havdalah
virgin olive oil due to it being less processed Dietitian’s Voice archive. Also, sign up with 1900 Break-The-Fast Meal
than regular olive oil. 2000 Retreat concludes
the DeCA Dietitian on www.twitter.com
and get messages sent to your cell phone.
Go plant sterols and sterols For delicious recipes, check out Kay’s
For more information about these services, or any other Jewish concerns, please contact
Look for the margarines, orange juice Kitchen. Also, sign up for the Commissary Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi S. Weiss by e-mail at avi.weiss@korea.army.mil or by phone
and yogurt drinks fortified with plant sterols Connection to enjoy Commissary benefits. at (DSN) 723-6707; (Civ.) 02-7913-6707; (Cell) 010-3100-3329.

Sept. 26-Oct. 2

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Mama Mia! Hancock Hellboy II
CASEY The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon
(PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Dark Knight
No Show Emperor No Show
Incredible Hulk Incredible Hulk Mama Mia! (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (PG-13) 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m.
(PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Night at the Museum College Road Trip

HENRY Baby Mama
Mama Mia! (PG) 1 p.m. (G) 3 p.m.
(PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m. Babylon A.D. Babylon A.D.
768-7724 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Babylon A.D. Journey to the Center of the Earth Swing Vote

HUMPHREYS X-Files: I Want to Believe (PG-13) 3:30 p.m. X-Files: I Want to Believe Mama Mia! Swing Vote
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782-4987

Journey to the Center of the Earth Journey to the Center of the Earth
OSAN (PG-13) 1 p.m. (PG-13) 1 p.m. Lakeview Terrace Lakeview Terrace Hellboy Hellboy
X-Files: I Want to Believe
Dark Knight Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
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STANLEY (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Babylon A.D. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Lakeview Terrace
(PG13) 7 p.m. No Show Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II (PG13) 7 p.m. Emperor (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m.
Mummy: Dragon Emperor (PG-13) 7 p.m.
732-5565 (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.
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X-Files: I Want to Believe X-Files: I Want to Believe The Mummy: Dragon Emperor The Mummy: Dragon Emperor
Lakeview Terrace Space Chimps Lakeview Terrace (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (PG) 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. Dark Knight Dark Knight Incredible Hulk Incredible Hulk
Prince Caspian Mama Mia! Mama Mia! (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. Hellboy II Hellboy II X-Files X-Files
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Protestant Services Protestant Services

Collective Collective Collective Protestant Collective Protestant

Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel 0930 Allgood Hosp. Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel 0930 Hannam Chapel (Kn) 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel 1000 South Post Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel 1030 K-16 Chapel Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel 1100 Hannam Chapel Contemporary
Contemporary 1000 Mutli-Purpose Training KATUSA Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Gospel Facility Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Korean
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel United Pentecostal 1330 Korean Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
COGIC Episcopal 1000 Memorial Chapel Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Saturday (Bible Study) Mass
KATUSA Seventh-Day Adventist 0930 Allgood Hosp. Chapel Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services 1130 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium Thursday Mass Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel KATUSA 1830 Memorial Chapel Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel Jewish
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel 1700 Camp Eagle Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Tues/Wed 1205 121Hospital Chapel 1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel army.mil, 723-6707
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel Jewish
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Jewish army.mil, 723-6707
Catholic Mass Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1300 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Mass
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel 1130 Memorial Chapel support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army
Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations
Later Day Saints Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Allgood Hosp. Chapel from armistice to war.
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel 1st Saturday 0900 Memorial Chapel

Jewish
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel 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-Yongsan Chaplains USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains

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

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

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, 736-3018 Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, Mario.s.rosario@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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A dream-like night of lights in Daegu

LumiArte event a fitting prelude to upcoming Colorful Daegu Festival
By Pvt. Park, Kyung-rock
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

DAEGU – There are some brand names

representing each city or nation. ‘Dynamic Korea’
is the national slogan of Korea while ‘Hi Seoul’ is
Seoul City’s. There is another slogan for Daegu
City: ‘Colorful Daegu.’ Daegu has been a Mecca
of textile and clothing manufacturing industries,
leading Korean fashion business and trend. Due
to its image as a fashion hub, Koreans usually
describe Daegu as a colorful city.
In an effort to augment the image of Colorful
Daegu, the Colorful Daegu Festival will be held
at Sincheon River and Dongseongno Street, Oct.
1- 7. This is the fourth annual festival, with a
variety of big events and performances.
Prior to the festival, the ‘LumiArte’ display,
which is decorated with thousands of small lamps,
offers a fantastic view to visitors. LumiArte is a
compound Italian word including ‘luminarie’,
which means ‘light’ and ‘arte’, which is Italian
for art. It has been set up around the Daebong-
gyo Bridge across the Sincheon River. This
magnificent world of lights creates a magical
atmosphere for Daegu citizens walking in the
evenings along the river.
“Before this event, I always passed by this river
without any feeling, but now I stop to see those
fantastic lights. Sometimes it feels like a dream,”
said Kim, Eun-joo.
“I am really looking forward to seeing the
Colorful Daegu Festival, which will offer more
exciting events” Kim added.
There are various LumiArte structures, such
as the ‘Lumi Palace’, a tunnel, temple pillar and
tree. Each structure is designed according to
the atmosphere of Sincheon River and equipped
with advanced light bulbs for a better viewing
experience than last year. The LumiArte event
will be held until the end of the Colorful Daegu
Festival, Oct 7.
During the Colorful Daegu Festival, Sincheon
River will be turned into an artistic space with
LumiArte. You can view the artistic works of
various artists there with fantastic lights from
LumiArte structures while taking a walk. Beyond
Sincheon River, lots of events will be held,
including the Citizens Fringe Festival, Jarang
Nanjang Parade and Colorful Daegu Concert.
For more detailed information, please visit the
following website: www.cdf.or.kr (Korean version
only) or call the Festival Organizing Committee
at 053-803-3767.

Various LumiArte structures, composed of thousands of lights installed around the Daebong-gyo Bridge across the
Sincheon River, create a magical atmosphere for Daegu citizens walking in the evenings along the river. The displays are
a prelude to the upcoming Colorful Daegu Festival, Oct. 1-7. The festival will feature a variety of unique events, including
parades, festivals and concerts. — U.S. Army Photos by Kwon Min-seok and Pvt. Park, Kyung-rock
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FOCUS ON FITNESS Catch the remaining

performances of
with Randy Behr Damas de Jalisco
This week’s topic: Damas de Jalisco is San Antonio’s
premiere all-female mariachi ensemble.
Ways to watch your waistline this winter They will be performing this weekend at
several Army installations in Korea.

By Randy Behr
IMCOM-K FMWR
Here is a list of 10
techniques to avoid over-
eating so you can stay at your
optimal weight through, and
beyond, the holiday season. If
you follow these tips, or follow
as many as possible, you will
be in a better position to not
over-eat!
1. Eat plenty of vegetables
and high-fiber foods. These foods make
you feel full faster and longer. They also
maintain your blood sugar levels.
2. Don’t skip meals. This causes you to
eat more at your next meal. This will raise
your blood sugar levels and decrease your
basic metabolic rate.
3. Have a plan. Make sure you have
healthy snack foods readily available
such as fruits, vegetables
and proteins. Examples of
these include low or non-fat
cottage cheese, nuts, eggs and
also sliced meats.
4. Use Portions. Buy snacks
in individual serving sizes
or, if they are homemade,
portion them into small
packages. This will stop you
Randy Behr from eating the entire bag.
5. Rest. Make sure you get
enough sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to
cravings for sugar products and additional
calories. Aim for eight hours of sleep every
night.
6. Try to eat lighter foods. Make healthy
dishes or adjust your normal holiday dishes
to healthier alternatives. For example, use
a fat-fee option if it is available.
7. Make choices. A typical holiday meal
consists of more than 2,000 calories. Today:
Turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, and green Camp Eagle
beans are very rich in nutrients, but stay
away from the condiments such as butter,
Gunfighters, 7 p.m.
sugar, oil (non-healthy oils) and saturated
fat products. Sept. 27:
Yongsan
8. Stop and think. Before you pile up MPC Parking Lot
your plate, think about what you are going
to eat. Eating is very emotional so do
7 p.m.
not eat when you are angry or upset. In
addition, emotions decrease our ability to Sept. 28:
make healthy choices. Camp Casey
Gateway Club
9. Limit alcohol. Alcohol has empty
calories and has no nutritional value
7 p.m.
(although research states that in small
amounts it benefits the heart) If you are
impaired, this may cause you to ‘drop your
guard’ so to speak and make unhealthy
food choices.
10. Move. Most fitness organizations
recommend at least 30 minutes of physical
activity each day.

2008 Eighth Army Track and Field Championship results

MEN'S OPEN - 34 yrs & Under MEN'S SENIOR - 35 yrs & Over WOMEN'S - No age limit 2ND 20:00 2LT ANDY BAUDER
3RD 20:09 PV2 DEMARIO O'NEAL
EVENT CATEGORY PLACE TIME/DIST RANK NAME 4X100M WOMEN'S 1ST SSG SHAREASA BUCKLEY

WOMEN'S 1ST 13:41 1LT MARNI GREEN RELAY 59:38 CPL ANN JONES
SPC ANTIQUA NICHOLAS
100M DASH 2ND 13:66 SGT BRITTANY BRIM SPC SARAH CONKLIN
3RD 14:20 SSG SHAREASA BUCKLEY 2ND CIV CANDICE FREDRIC
MEN'S SENIOR 1ST 12:60 SFC MATT BACON 1:00:25 SGT ERIKA FERRER
2ND 12:94 SGT RUSSELL LAYNE 1LT MARNI GREEN
3RD 13:31 SSG SAMUEL JAMES 2LT ASHLEY SELLERS
MEN'S OPEN 1ST 11:66 SSG GERALD MOSLEY 4x100M MEN'S 1ST SSG ANTON SMITH
2ND 12:22 PFC DEMARCUS HOWARD RELAY 47:34 SPC CHRIS ROBERTSON
3RD 12:39 SGT OMARDELLE POUGH SSG GERALD MOSLEY
WOMEN'S 1ST 29:41 1LT MARNI GREEN SSG JERMAINE ALLEN
200M DASH 2ND 32:03 SGT BRITTANY BRIM 2ND PFC FRANK PEYTON
3RD 34:29 PFC NICHOLE RAUSCHER 49:06 SOC LUIS DESROSIER
MEN'S SENIOR 1ST 26:65 SFC MATT BACON PFC MARCUS BAPTIST
2ND 29:44 SGT RUSSELL LAYNE PFC ANTHONY THOMPSON
3RD 31:19 SSG SAMUEL JAMES 4x400M WOMEN'S 1ST SPC SHARON LUNA
MEN'S OPEN 1ST 24:50 SSG GERALD MOSLEY RELAY 5:44:34 SPC ANTIGUA NICHOLAS
2ND 25:00 SSG JERMAINE ALLEN SPC SERAH CONKLIN
3RD 26:82 PFC JOHN ORRAN SSG SHAREASA BUCKLEY
WOMEN'S 1ST 1:08:06 1LT MARNI GREEN 2ND 1LT JOYCE JORDAN
400M DASH 2ND 1:10:87 2LT ASHLEY SELLERS 6:00:50 CPT ANTOINETTE TURNER
3RD 1:19:09 SPC JESSIE CARPENTER PFC BRITAANY TOWNSEND
MEN'S SENIOR 1ST 1:08:68 SGT KEITH BARKLEY PFC MELISSA ALFONSO
2ND 1:12:72 SSG SAMUEL JAMES MEN'S 1ST SGT OMARDELLE POUGH
3RD 1:14:69 W01 TOD WILSON 3:57:00 SGT DARRYL CURRY
MEN'S OPEN 1ST 55:53 PFC SEAN VAUGHAN SPC MICHAEL DUFF
2ND 56:88 PFC BRIAN QUARLES PFC BRIAN QUARLES
3RD 1:00:87 PFC RICHARD DOUGLAS 2ND SFC MATT BACON
WOMEN'S 1ST 3:07:75 SPC JESSIE CARPENTER 3:58:63 SSG GERALD MOSLEY
800M DASH 2ND 3:10:63 1LT JOYCE JORDAN SPC STEVEN ROYSTER
3RD 3:27:07 PV2 LAUREN SUYDAM SSG JERMAINE ALLEN
MEN'S SENIOR 1ST 2:24:10 CW2 MAURICE CONNER FIELD EVENTS
2ND 2:35:46 SSG PAUL RUBIO
3RD 2:36:75 1SG LARRY SACK WOMEN'S 1ST 57' 07" PFC KALYN NALLEY
MEN'S OPEN 1ST 2:16:28 SPC LUIS DESROSIER 2ND 53' 07" 2LT JENNIFER WILSON
2ND 2:18:19 SGT JOHN RODRIGUEZ DISCUS 3RD 47' 07" PFC CHANDAN FIGALORA
3RD 2:21:66 SGT OMARDELLE POUGH MEN'S 1ST 111' 08" CPT BRIAN HARRIS
WOMEN'S 1ST 6:02:97 SGT ERIKA FERRER 2ND 96' 11" CPL DANIEL MOREHOUSE
1500M RUN 2ND 6:31:16 PFC VANESSA BERNARD 3RD 90' 08" PV2 JOSEPH LIPSCOMBE
3RD 6:33:41 1LT JOYCE JORDAN WOMEN'S 1ST 22' 03" 2LT JENNIFER WILSON
MEN'S SENIOR 1ST 5:11:38 CW2 MAURICE CONNER 2ND 20' 06" PFC VANESSA BERNARD
2ND 5:31:02 1SG LARRY SACK SHOT PUT 3RD 17' 08" PFC KALYN NALLEY
3RD 5:40:61 SPC GORDON WINGFIELD MEN'S 1ST 37' 08" CPT BRIAN HARRIS
MEN'S OPEN 1ST 4:45:06 SPC STEVEN ROYSTER 2ND 34'1 1" PFC ROBERT ALSBROOK
2ND 4:54:47 SGT JOHN RODRIGUEZ 3RD 33' 08" CPT ROBERT PARMENTER
3RD 5:07:29 PFC KARBINO KUEL WOMEN'S
HIGH JUMP MEN'S 1ST 5' 8" SGT DARRYL CURRY
2ND 5' 7" PFC ANTHONY THOMPSON
WOMEN'S 1ST 28:29 1SG MICHELLE JONES 3RD 5' 6" SGT OMARDELLE POUGH
5000M RUN 2ND 36:01 SPC SHARON LUNA WOMEN'S 1ST 15' 8" 2LT ASHLEY SELLERS
3RD 38:18 PFC BRITANNY TOWNSEND LONG JUMP 2ND 13' 87" SPC ANTIQUA NICHOLAS
3RD 13' 67" SGT GINA GAIRNESA
MEN'S SENIOR 1ST 16:39 SPC JIMBO DOWD MEN'S 1ST 20' 00" PFC DEMARCUS HOWARD
2ND 18:18 CW2 MAURICE CONNER
3RD 18:34 SPC GORDON WINGFIELD 2ND 19' 75" PFC ANTHONY THOMPSON
MEN'S OPEN 1ST 17:23 SGT JOHN RIDRIGUEZ 3RD 19' 45" SGT OMARDELLE POUGH
2ND 18:29 SGT FRANCISCO PEREZ WOMEN'S 1ST 32' 02" 2LT ASHLEY SELLERS
3RD 18:40 PFC LANDON MILLER TRIPLE JUMP 2ND 29' 50" SGT GINA GAIRNESA
100M WOMEN'S 1ST 20:66 CPL ANN JONES 3RD 28' 01" CPL ANN JONES
Low Hurdle 2ND 21:47 PFC NICHOLE RAUSCHER MEN'S 1ST 38' 03" SGT JOHN READY
3RD 21:49 CPT ANTOINETTE TURNER 2ND 35' 04" PFC DAYNE VAN ARSDALE
3RD 30' 02" SSG PAUL RUBIO
110M MEN'S SENIOR 1ST 19:87 SSG PAUL RUBIO
High Hurdles MEN'S OPEN 1ST 16:82 PFC ANTHONY THOMPSON PARTICIPANTS: 182 MEN'S OPEN: 135 MEN'S SENIOR: 14 WOMEN'S: 33


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Recognizing a lifetime’s dedication to Soldiers and their Families
IMCOM Korea Region commander Col. (P) John Uberti (right) chats with Jim Howell, acting director of Humphreys Morale, Welfare and Recreation (left) and Mike Mooney, MWR Marketing
director (center) after he presented them with the White Plume award at a recent garrison All Hands meeting. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
usag humphreys – Two U.S.
Army Garrison Humphreys civilians recently
earned the highest award their career field
presents but you’d never know it by talking
to them.
Jim Howell, the acting director of
Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Mike
Mooney, MWR Marketing director, recently
won the Order of the White Plume, the
Army’s highest medal for achievement
in support of MWR. The Army began
awarding it in 1982.
Both are happy to be recognized but
their work in support of Soldiers and
Families provides them all the gratification
they need.
“It means a lot, it means I’ve gotten
the highest award in my career field,”
Howell said. “It means I have provided
opportunities to Soldiers; it means my
career has been worthwhile. It means a lot
of people in my career worked really hard
to help me get it.”
Mooney echoed Howell and praised
his marketing staff for their hard work in
support of the garrison’s marketing efforts.
“It’s neat to be recognized by your
peers, but this award really recognizes the
marketing office, I just happen to be the
one named on it,” Mooney said.
In addition to receiving the same award,
Howell and Mooney have another thing
in common: they both began their Army
careers as Soldiers.
Howell’s career in recreation began before
he entered the service when he worked at a
Forest Service lake and campground and
later on a dude ranch in his home state of
Oregon.
He then entered the Army and, after he
completed basic and advanced individual
training, Howell went into Special Services,
AREA III
the Army’s recreation and morale program
before MWR. Until the mid-1980s Soldiers
held military occupational specialties in
Special Services.
“After basic and AIT I went into Special
Services and have been in it ever since,”
Howell said. “I like it; I think it’s fun. It’s
easy to see if you do a good job.
Howell said that if an organization runs a
good MWR program the impact on Soldiers
is apparent.
“If you run a good program you’ll help
them mentally, you’ll keep them physically
fit and you’ll help to lower their stress levels,
especially during holidays,” Howell said.
“I think it’s a really important part of the
Army.”
Howell said that recreation is something
all commanders and first sergeants can
integrate into their unit training and field
training exercise schedule.
“It fits into everything, the first sergeant
and commander can use it as a tool,” he said.
“There’s nothing wrong with encouraging
guys to do something recreational, even
during field training. Play some softball,
toss around a football. It helps Soldiers to
unwind and puts them somewhere else.”
Howell’s military and civilian career has
taken him from Oregon to assignments
in the United States and overseas but one
thing has been true throughout his life’s
journey—he’s had a great time.
One of the more memorable times came
in 1964 during a field problem at Hohenfels,
Germany. Howell had a recreation truck and
wanted to show the Soldiers a movie during
a break in training.
He didn’t have a theater or a tent in
which to show the movie so he hung bed
sheets on the side of a truck for a screen,
set up his 16mm projector and he had an
instant outdoor theater. Howell even cooked
popcorn for the troops in a frying pan with
another over the top for a lid.
“The film was terrible and you had to
sit wherever you could but it was fun,” he
said.
“Recreation is a state of mind, it’s not a
job. It’s been fun, when it stops being fun
I’ll quit,” he said with a smile.
Mooney’s journey has been no less
eventful. Born in San Diego, he spent eight
and one half years in the Army, a time which
included two tours in Vietnam, working in
the infantry and as an intelligence specialist.
He spent his last year in the Army as a
journalist.
Using his time as an Army journalist
as a springboard, Mooney began his
civilian life working for a number of news
publications.
“I worked first as a sports writer then as
a sports editor for 13 weeklies owned by
Time Magazine in the Chicago suburbs,”
he said.
Mooney later moved to Rockford, Ill.
where over the next 14 years he worked as
a prep school sports editor, bureau chief and
regional editor for the Rockford Register-
Star, a daily newspaper with a circulation
of about 150,000.
During his time in Rockford, Mooney
also worked as a correspondent for the
nascent USA Today newspaper when it
began publishing in the early 1980s.
In 1984 he decided to leave Illinois for
a position as Korea bureau chief for Stars
and Stripes.
“As a civilian journalist I felt like a duck
out of water, I was one of only two former
military people in my newsroom and the
only Vietnam vet,” Mooney said.
Working for Stars and Stripes, however,
was different—working around Soldiers he
felt like he’d come home.
“I had an Army and an Air Force
journalist and two KATUSAs on my staff,
it was fun,” Mooney said.
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Mooney said journalism was not fun
anymore and he was ready for a change so
he moved to MWR marketing.
“I’d written a lot of stories on MWR so
I thought I’d move from the world of bad
stories to the world of good news stories,”
he said.
Mooney found a mentor in Col. Conrad
Boterweg, the commander of Community,
Family and Soldier Support Command,
Korea. A graduate of the Wharton School
of Business, in Philadelphia Boterweg knew
that marketing included more than just
handing out flyers, Mooney said.
“He knew marketing included research,
journalism, photography, working with
managers and taking care of their needs.
He gave me the freedom to make mistakes,”
Mooney said. “He was there as a mentor and
a guide; he let me dig my own holes and fill
them in again. To me that’s the best way to
learn. If you’re not making mistakes you’re
not trying.”
Those early lessons helped Mooney
develop the skills which would lead to his
White Plume award but he knows he could
not have won it without a solid staff behind
him along the way.
“I’m fortunate to have a great staff with
outstanding workers; your people make you
or break you, you’ve got to work as a team,
you can’t work as an individual,” Mooney
stressed.
Mooney and Howell are proud to be
included in the select group who have
earned the White Plume award but their
true validation comes from the people they
serve—Soldiers, Families, Civilians and
Retirees.
“It’s nice to get (the award) but real
satisfaction comes from people. When we
do something and a Soldier shows up with
a smile on his face and says ‘Thank you,’
that’s worth more than a thousand White
Plumes,” Mooney concluded.
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil AREA III THE MORNING CALM

News & Notes Fire Department to hold Fire Prevention Week

2008 AFAP coming soon!
The 2008 Army Family Action Plan conference
will be held between 15-17 Oct. at the new
Super Gym. AFAP needs delegates, recorders,
facilitators, issue support and administrative
support. Contact AFAP Coordinator Denise
Chappell at 753-3266 to volunteer at the AFAP
or for additional information.
Osan Veterinary Clinic walk-in
Saturday, 27 Sep. from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at
Bldg. 766, Osan Air Base. The clinic will provide
vaccinations, heartworm testing, microchipping,
sales of heartworm preventatives, flea and
tick preventives and grooming aids. For more
By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
usag humphreys – U. S. Army
Garrison Humphreys will celebrate Fire
Prevention Week from Oct. 5-11 with a
series of events, demonstrations and displays
here and at Camps Long and Eagle.
This year’s theme, “Prevent Home Fires,”
is aimed at reducing the number of fires
caused by unattended cooking or candles,
according to USAG Humphreys fire chief
Anthony Marra.
The week kicks off on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at the Humphreys Commissary.
The fire department will display its new
100-foot tower and airport rescue truck,
rescue equipment and “Pluggie” the
department’s talking fire hydrant. There
will also be fire extinguisher simulators
available for people to use, hand-outs and
refreshments.
The department plans to set-up
displays, show videos and feature
“Pluggie” at the Humphreys Main
Exchange on Oct. 6 and 8 and at the
Humphreys commissary on Oct. 7.
Firefighters will also present briefings
and show videos in the foyers at Army
Family Housing building numbers 510, 511
and 512 on Oct. 7.
During Fire Prevention Week firefighters
will visit Humphreys American School to
hand out fire prevention pamphlets, kid’s
fire hats, pencils and rulers.
Marra said that the fire departments at
Camps Long and Eagle will also sponsor
Fire Prevention Week activities but have
fewer activities than at Humphreys. Planned
events include: fire drills and firefighting
equipment demonstrations in front of the
Camp Eagle commissary.

National Domestic Violence Awareness month begins Oct. 1

information call 784-6614

Office 2007 Training

The AREA III DOIM will be offering classes on
MS Office 2007 for the AREA III community. The
course will feature the Getting started Tutorials,
basic changes, and links to other training web
sites. This training is to familiarizes and bring
you up to speed with MS Office 2007.
Where: Bldg 1272 DOIM Class Room
When: Mon - Fri 1300 - 1600
Starting: 22 Sep. 08
POC: Will Murdock at 754-3608 or
william.murdock@korea.army.mil
Post Gym CLOSED
The Post Gym, Bldg. B-111 is closed as we
prepare to move equipment into the Super
Gym. The Super Gym has a tentative opening
date of 10 October. Please address all sports
and gym questions to the MP Hill Gym, 753-
5971. Thank you for your patience as we strive
to provide you with a bigger and better facility.
By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
usag humphreys – Oct. 1 marks
the beginning of the Army’s Domestic
Violence Awareness month here, a time to
reinforce the community’s commitment
to preventing domestic violence through
education and counseling.
Vincent G. Dimaira, the new Family
Advocacy Program manager at Army
Community Services, said that he plans
to hold events to inform and educate the
community throughout October.
Dimaira said that ACS will develop a
proclamation for garrison commander Col.
John E. Dumoulin, Jr. to sign at a date to
be announced.
Domestic violence is defined as “...the
willful intimidation, assault, battery, sexual
assault and any other abusive behavior
perpetrated by an intimate partner against
another,” according to the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
It affects not just the victim but family
members; its effects can cross generations
and last a lifetime.
Dimaira said that the aim of domestic
violence is control and manipulation of the
victim by the abuser.
NCADV statistics show that one in four
women will experience domestic violence in
their lives. An estimated 1.3 million women
are victims of assault by their partners each
year. Most of the victims—73 percent—are
female and those in the ages of 20 and 24
are at the greatest risk of intimate partner
violence.
The military is not immune to domestic
violence, with an estimated 18,000 cases
of spousal abuse reported several years ago,
according to the NCADV. The majority of
victims are female and the spouses of active-
duty military members.
Dimaira said one of his hopes during
Domestic Violence Awareness month is that
members of the Humphreys community
will create a partnership in which men and
women are respected. “No one deserves to
be abused,” he said.

Homeschooling Mom’s Get-Together Suwon Airmen and Soldiers celebrate the 61st birthday of the Air Force
Sponsored by USAG Humphreys Chaplain’s
By Bob Frace
Office every 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30 - 8
p.m. Family Housing (Humphreys) Bldg. 510,
Suwon Recreation Manager
Apt. 108 Contact Elisabeth Townley at 010-3144-
0352 or via e-mail at elisabethtownley@yahoo. Suwon air base – At a small
com for more info. ceremony on Sept. 18 at the Morale,
Welfare and Recreation Center here,
Korea Wide Body Building Competition approximately 100 Airmen from the
Coming to Humphreys in September, open to 607th Material Maintenance Squadron
all weight classes, men and women. Awards and Soldiers from 3rd Battalion 2nd Air
will be given for the 1st & 2nd in each weight
Defense Artillery celebrated the 61st
class. Best Poser & Overall Winner. For more
information call 753-8807.
birthday of the U.S. Air Force.
Capt. Christopher Hall, commander
Alcohol Abuse gatewatch of the 607th and Suwon Installation
Humphreys ASAP, ACS and the Health Commander spoke of the importance
Promotion office will host an Alcohol Abuse of the history of the Air Force and the
gatewatch tonight at the walk-through gate Suwon community.
starting at 8:30 p.m. The event will be the final Shown here cutting the care are:
event in Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Airman Jim Toth (right), the youngest
month. Volunteers will hand out pamphlets,
Airman stationed at Suwon, Hall
water bottles and ball caps. For additional
information call 753-7361.
(center), Master Sgt. Timothy Lafave
607th noncommissioned officer in
Update from the Immunization Clinic charge. – U.S. Army photo by Ray Nichols,
Children younger than five years will need a Jr.
well child doctor’s appointment to get their
immunizations ordered. Children five years
and older can get immunizations reviewed and
updated by the immunization clinic without a
doctor’s appointment. The immunization clinic
may recommend a doctor’s appointment if the
child will need to be placed on an extensive
immunization catch-up schedule. All children
who need a PPD or Hepatitis A booster can
check-in to the immunization clinic without a
doctor’s appointment. For more information,
call 753-7658.

We Want Your Stories!

We want to publish your stories and
photos in The Morning Calm Weekly and
on the Humphreys Command Channel.
Please send any information to the USAG
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at robert.
h.mcelroy@korea.army.mil or 754-8598.
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Humphreys Lodge to open its new wing on Oct. 1

By Bob McElroy
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

usag humphreys – The new

Humphreys Lodge extension will officially
open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony here
at 11 a.m. on Oct. 1.
Construction of the new wing began in
March 2006 and cost approximately $13.3
million. Yojin Construction and Engineering
Company Ltd. of Seoul completed the work
under contract with the Far East District,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The five-story extension increases the
number of rooms from 80 in the original
lodge to 156 and also provides amenities not
available before such as conference rooms, a
business center and a breakfast area.
According to lodge manager Larry
Gennaccaro the new wing has 40 suites and
45 extended-stay rooms. Suites come with
kitchenette, table and chairs, queen bed, a
sofa with pull-out bed, high-speed internet
connection, two televisions with 57-channel
cable TV and two DVD players.
The conference room in the new wing
will hold approximately 20 people and is The new Humphreys Lodge Extension (five-story building, right) will officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony next Wednesday morning. The
strictly for customer use. new wing increases the number of rooms in the lodge from 71 to 156. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
“The conference room and business The business center features six computers room in the original wing that holds about The ribbon cutting ceremony will take
center are only for customers staying in the that link to Army Knowledge Online and six 15 people. Nine rooms in the original wing place at the main entrance to the lodge
lodge, someone on temporary duty or on a open work stations where patrons can plug were taken to build the new conference across from the Community Activity Center.
business trip here. You need a room key to in their laptop computer and go online. room, breakfast area and additional space Gennaccaro said that a tour of the new wing
get into them,” Gennaccaro said. Gennaccaro said there’s a conference for the lodge staff. will follow the ribbon cutting.

557th Military Police Company hosts Law Enforcement Day on a rainy Saturday

In the adult donut eating contest, Pfc. Haley Randolph and Pfc. Richard Smith chow down
on Krispy Kremes. Neither won the competition. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy

Sgt. Willie Norwood, (left) a 557th MP Company squad leader, shows Bryan Jordan how an
M-4 carbine works. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
MP dog handler Sgt. James Durga, playing a fleeing criminal, feels the power of Staff Sgt.
Bleck’s bite. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
usag humphreys – Military Police Soldiers from the 557th Military Police
Company put on an impressive display of their equipment and operations for the
community Saturday Sept. 20 here. The MPs displayed their weapons and tactical
equipment and gave working dog demonstrations. They also had blow-up games for the
kids, a dunking booth and food. The liveliest event was the donut-eating contest where
kids and adults competed to see how many donuts they could eat in three minutes.
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Martinez earns USFK customer service award

The award is presented to the employee
who demonstrates real concern for customers
through their actions and has implemented
policies and procedures to maintain this
high level of customer satisfaction in their
everyday operations.
“I am extremely honored to receive
such a prestigious award,” said Martinez.
“There are so many Soldiers, civilians
and volunteers who do so much for the
community that I feel speechless to have
been chosen among my peers. I feel that
it is a team effort to be able to provide
great customer service to all of our service
members, civilians and family members.
Mr. Jones (Mailroom Supervisor, Kevin
Jones) made my job easier by being an
excellent supervisor. I also had a great
team to work with this last year, including
Soldiers and civilians.”
Martinez starting working as a mail
clerk for USAG-Daegu in June 2007 and
immediately made a positive impact on
Rosa I. Martinez receives the 2008 Customer Service Employee of the Year award from UNC/ both official and consolidated mailroom
CFC/USFK Commander, Gen. Walter Sharp at Yongsan Garrison Sept. 18 — U.S. Army photo operations. She provided suggestions to her
by Susan Silpasornprasit supervisor that led to process improvements
By Kim Keun-kyo customer service on the Korean peninsula. in mail operations, enabling mail clerks to
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Mailroom Clerk Rosa I. Martinez received serve multiple customers at the same time
the 2008 Customer Service Employee of the and reducing the time required to break
CAMP HENRY – When you get your mail Year award Sept. 18 from UNC/CFC/USFK down and distribute mail to customers.
from USAG Daegu’s Consolidated Mailroom Commander, Gen. Walter Sharp during a “Mrs. Martinez is a kind, courteous
on Camp Henry, you will receive the best ceremony at Yongsan Garrison. and very thoughtful person who takes
her job seriously and believes 100 percent
in providing the best possible customer
service to our community,” said Acting
Director, Human Resources Office, Gary
M. Duncan.
Martinez was tasked by her supervisor
to establish an effective training program
to train newly-arrived mailroom personnel
which was very successful.
“Customer service, to me, is being able
to assist my customers to the fullest of
my abilities,” emphasized Martinez. “It
starts with being able to process their mail
properly, distribute it and ensure that it is
delivered to the appropriate customer.
“Sometimes people think that working in
the mailroom is just about loading/offloading
a truck and handing out packages. To me, it’s
a little more than that. It makes me happy
to see the smile on Soldiers’ faces when they
receive a package from a loved one, or a
parent’s happiness to see that their child’s
gift got here in time for a birthday or some
type of celebration. Seeing people happy
to receive their mail makes me happy and
I’ve enjoyed working in the Consolidated
Mailroom for the past 15 months. It’s been a
great experience and I’ve had the opportunity
to meet some wonderful people. Thanks to
all of our customers for making our job a
great one!”

Korean children learn English language from

Soldier volunteers in joint Red Cross program
By Kwon, Min-seok
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – The American Red

Cross-Daegu Station and the Korean Red
Cross Daegu Chapter held an English class
for Korean children at United States Army
Garrison Daegu’s Camp Henry, Sept.17.
This program was initially designed under
an agreement which aims to exchange
information about the activities of the two
Red Cross operations and to cooperate
in joint promotion and expansion of
their programs and services to the Daegu
community.
“This is very important, being a part of the
Good Neighbor program,” said American
Red Cross Station Manager, James Finch.
“It is a small but great step forward by which
the American Soldiers and civilians in this
military community can give back to the
[Korean] community,”
The English class was led by two U.S.
Army Soldiers who volunteered to teach
English to the Korean elementary school
students, all of whom are children of
AFN-K Daegu Operations NCO, Sgt. Joshua Johnson (left) and AFN-K Broadcaster, Pvt. Chris Hammond, have fun while teaching English to
underprivileged families.
Korean elementary school students as volunteers for the American Red Cross. — U.S. Army photo by Kwon, Min-seok
Despite an inevitable language barrier
between the teachers and children, they The class was held right after the volunteers Soldier who fed the elderly and taught The English class is held from 4 – 5 p.m.
finally came to mingle with each other in provided elderly people with a free lunch at the children. every Wednesday at Camp Henry’s ACS
just an hour. Duryu Park, located in Seoungdangdong, Through all the volunteers’ efforts for the building classroom. There are a variety of
“As a volunteer working towards a much Nam-gu district, Daegu. community, not only can underprivileged volunteer opportunities available in the local
better relationship between two countries’ “These volunteer works, and knowing Korean children learn the English language, community with the Red Cross.
people, I felt ecstatic when I saw the children that I am helping someone out, make me but they can also feel love around them. “I For more information, call the American
becoming open-minded to their teachers feel that much better-grown as a human hope this program continues and prospers so Red Cross- Daegu Station at 768-7462, or
little by little,” said Son Ki-sook, a Red Cross being,” said AFN-K Daegu Operations that many more Korean children can benefit visit their office on Camp Henry .
translation volunteer. NCO, Sgt. Joshua Johnson, a volunteer from us,” said James Finch.
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tt News & Notes
AUSA Golf Tournament
Evergreen Golf Course at Camp Walker
hosts an AUSA Golf Tournament, Oct
18 - 19. An ‘AUSA Membership Drive’
will be held Oct 18 and a ‘Friendship
Golf Tournament’ Oct 19. The green
fee and participation fee is free for E-6
AUSA members and below, otherwise
the participation fee for each day is
$10 per individual and green fees are
not included. Sign up at the Camp
Walker Pro Shop (DSN 764-4628).
For more information please contact
Mr. De Los Santos at 765-7767.
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.
Daegu Girl Scouts seek
volunteers for 2008-09
The U.S.A. Girl Scouts-Daegu
Committee is seeking the following
volunteer positions for 2008-09:
Overseas Committee Chairperson
Secretary, Treasurer, and Daisy,
Brownie & Studio 2B Leaders.
For more information, please call
LaTondra Anderson at 053-210-
6003.
Basketball now recruiting
The Community Recreation Division
Daegu Area Sports office is seeking
volunteer head coaches for the
upcoming FY08 basketball season.
Any volunteer wishing to apply as a
head coach for either the Men’s and/
or Women’s team must submit his/
her coaching resume via e-mail to
Modesto C. Algarin, Camp Carroll
Sports Director at algarinmc@korea.
army.mil. Submit your resume by
Oct. 3, 2008. For more information,
please call Kim Su-yop or Modesto C.
Algarin at DSN 765-8287/8118 or visit
the Crown Jewel Sports and Fitness
Center, Bldg. 135 in Camp Carroll.
10th Invitation to Korean
Culture 2008
International Affairs & Trade Division
hosts a program of 10th invitation to
Korean Culture 2008. The theme of
this event is Korea Buddism culture
in Golgulsa temple, visiting Golgulsa
temple in Gyeoungju city. The date
is Oct. 18(Sat.) - 19(Sun.). It is for
free to all foreigners. The deadline
for application is Oct. 6. For more
information on this program, please
contact International Affairs & Trade
Division at 803-3265.
AREA IV
‘Mi-In-Dae-Ching’ movement by ROK Army
Support Group refreshes atmosphere in Area IV
By Pvt. Jung, Hee-yoon
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Roaring laughter fills
the field, breaking the chilly atmosphere
in the morning. The bursts of laughter are
a part of the ‘Mi-In-Dae-Ching’ (Smile,
Greet, Conversation and Praise) movement
initiated by the Republic of Korea Army
Support Group, which is really changing
the atmosphere. It is conducted daily,
every morning at PT formation, allowing
Soldiers to start their long day with
laughter and joy.
“They say that laughter is the best medicine.
I strongly recommend the laughter burst as
one of the best ways to approach the Mi-In-
Dae-Ching movement,” said Area IV RSG
Commander, Lt.Col. Song, Soo Yong.
The Mi-In-Dae-Ching movement, which
stands for, ‘To smile, to greet, to converse
USAG-Daegu conducts Rapid Shield exercise at Carroll to
demonstrate unit anti-terrorism capabilities, readiness
By Pvt. Lee Do-dam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – USAG Daegu
conducted the Rapid Shield anti-terrorism
training exercise at Camp Carroll Sept
19 to test current crisis response and
crisis management procedures. Soldiers,
civilians, fire fighters, medical personnel and
military police forces all participated in this
comprehensive exercise.
Hostage and bomb explosion scenarios
were used. Trainees learned how to quickly
respond to each different situation and
determined their ability to deter, detect,
defend, respond to and then recover from
a variety of simulated terrorism activities.
The program was mainly designed by USAG
Daegu Emergency Service Director, Victor
M. Lowe. “The training is important because
it allows us to see if we are ready to deal
with emergencies and incidents and if we
can respond quickly to save lives and get the
crisis under control,” explained Lowe.
Participants attempted to simulate every
situation as realistically as possible to help
first responders get ready to face possible
injuries. These include amputation, chest
wounds and head wounds. Applying mock
1st Sgt. Alex J. Thompson and Cpl. Ko, Sang
Hyun lead the laughter burst during a daily
physical training session. — U.S. Army photo
by Pvt. Lee Jae-won
and to praise’ is intended to imbed the good
elements of American life and culture into
the ROK Army and flush away the cultural
differences between the U.S. and Korea.
Soldiers and civilian personnel work together as an integrated team to accomplish the mis-
sion during Rapid Shield, Sept. 19. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee, Do-dam
injuries for the purpose of training is called
‘moulage’. Moulage props are used to dress
up role players with a variety of simulated
injuries for medical providers to practice
appropriate treatment.
Lowe said that even though the terrorist
threat in Korea is relatively low, it is still
important to train to be ready at all times.
Terror can happen anytime and it is going
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“Unlike Americans, who are used to
expression, greeting, conversation and
praise, Koreans are not accustomed to
expressing such things, even though we
do have warm and courteous minds,”
said Song. “We have been searching for
the means to learn and accept the good
elements of American culture, as well as
to achieving a stronger alliance, and in
the real sense, improved combat power.
As a result of long contemplation, we
decided to initiate the drive through
the Soldiers.”
RSG is supporting several activities
to encourage this drive. The Praise
relay movement encourages soldiers
to praise each other for even a small
achievement. Conversations between
ranks are more encouraged. Korean
language classes for U.S. Soldiers are
also promoted as a cultural barrier-
breaker. The laughter burst is strongly
recommended and it also has a high
rate of participation from both ROK
and U.S. Soldiers.
“The Mi-In-Dae-Ching movement
is more for the strong alliance between
nations than just the means to prevent
accidents by Soldiers unaware of cultural
differences. We hope to achieve close
relationships by overcoming the cultural
distinctions,” said Song. “I hope U.S.
Soldiers understand this intention
and participate in the drive rather
than just regarding it as a ROK Army
movement. I also hope that KATUSAs
enthusiastically participate in this drive
and help us further strengthen our
strong alliance,” said Song.
For more information, contact the
ROKA Staff Office at 768-8529.
to be too late to train when the threat
starts. It is similar to training Soldiers
to prepare for war. It is truly beneficial
to our community as we can be assured
that we have trained responders to take
care of potential incidents.
According to Lowe, such large-
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Crown Jewel hosts successful Eighth Army Aerobathon
Joanna Radcliff, Camp Walker’s aerobics instructor, introduces participants to Salsa aerobics
during the 8th Army Aerobathon, Sept. 20 at Camp Carroll’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center. —
U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee Jae-won
RAPID SHIELD
scale exercises are held quarterly to ensure
readiness. Smaller exercises are also held
more frequently. The purpose of this training,
again, is to save lives and get adverse situations
under control as soon as possible.
The training was divided into three phases.
It began with a table-top exercise two month
ago to educate all the participants on the
basics of the exercise and its importance. The
second phrase was a rehearsal of concept,
or ROC drill, to get ready for the actual
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training during the third phase, the full-
scale exercise. The overall exercise was well-
planned and carefully orchestrated.
Because there were several steps to
the actual training, Soldiers and civilian
personnel worked well together as an
integrated team, each completing different
roles to complete the mission efficiently.
Each knew their role and what their
reaction should be for a given situation.
Soldiers performed military police, medical
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By Pvt. Lee Jae-won
19th ESC Public Affairs
Thirty-two Soldiers and athletes from
various military organizations gave their
all to keep their bodies and minds in shape
during the 2008 Eighth United States Army
Aerobathon Sept. 20 at Camp Carroll’s
Crown Jewel Sports and Fitness Center.
The event was hosted by the Eighth Army
Sports Program and co-sponsored by the
Daegu Area Community Recreation Division
Camp Carroll Sports and Fitness Program
and Camp Carroll’s Better Opportunities
for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers
(BOSS) Program.
Expectations were high for this event
because it was the Eighth Army Aerobathon’s
first visit to USAG-Daegu since its addition
to the sports and fitness calendar by Eighth
Army Sports Director Tom Higgins. The
first Aerobathon was hosted by Yongsan
last year.
“After having a successful Aerobathon event
at Yongsan Garrison, I was assured that we
and Quick Reaction Force roles, while
civilians contributed as members of the fire
department and medical staff. Together,
they helped each another to accomplish
their common goal: saving lives. Working
together as an integrated response force,
they ensured that resources were focused on
getting each incident under control.
With a lot of effort from everyone who
took part, Rapid Shield was a success.
“I think we achieved all of our objectives,”
said Lowe. “I think we had good training by
all. I saw Soldiers and civilian responders,
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could have another successful Aerobathon
here in Area IV,” said Higgins. “I ‘m hoping
this could be a turning point in showing a
different aspect of aerobics because aerobics
are good for everyone, male or female, young
or old, of all fitness levels.”
The Aerobathon featured a 30-minute
warm up prior to the beginning of the
program, which lasted approximately three
hours.
“The Aerobathon allowed people to try
several types of aerobic exercises,” said
Camp Carroll’s Sports, Fitness and Aquatic
Director, Modesto C. Algarin. “It was a
combined effort, where there were many
people coming together in support of our
Soldiers and authorized users and we would
like to thank them for all the support we
received.”
The activities kicked off with Criminal
Law Paralegal, OSJA, 19th Expeditionary
Support Command Spc. Laura Mercado,
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all very confident and enthusiastic about
their role in participating in the exercise.
Everyone involved did a superb job. We look
forward to do this type of exercise again.”
With the conclusion of the Rapid Shield
exercise, the Daegu community can rest
assured that its emergency service providers
are well-trained to handle any situation,
whenever and wherever it might occur.
For additional information, contact USAG
Daegu Emergency Services Director, Victor
M. Lowe at DSN 764-4167.
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Shuttle buses at USAG-Daegu provide convenient way to get around Korea
There are a variety of bus services that USAG-Daegu community members can use for free. Shuttles to camps, dining facilities and PT, as well
as to Camp Humphreys, Osan Air Base and 121 General Hospital are . — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lee Dodam
By Pvt. Lee Do-dam
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
Having the shuttle bus service in our
community is a huge advantage. It allows us
to easily transport from place to place while
saving money. There are several different
services available.
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Daegu area head aerobics instructor. She
was accompanied by Joanna Radcliff,
Camp Walker aerobics instructor, and
both introduced participants to the
warm up and Salsa portions. Ratcliff
demonstrated the dynamics of Salsa
aerobics to participants and fascinated
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For business purposes there is a shuttle
run within the camp and other places. The
shuttle service connecting Camps Carroll
and Walker, for instance, helps people
get to and from the Daegu and Waegwan
areas. There is also a dining facility shuttle
between Camps Henry and Walker, on the
occasion that one of those locations closes
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everyone in attendance.
“Salsa aerobics helps you stay in shape
while you learn the Salsa culture at the same
time,” said Ratcliff. “It’s good to see people
participate and see their interest in Salsa
aerobics, I am definitely looking forward
having another Aerobathon next year.”
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its dining facility. School buses are provided
for kids attend school at Camp George, and
the morning PT shuttle is very useful for
Soldiers who need to go to another camp
for Army Physical Fitness Training.
The bus schedule can be easily found
at every shuttle stop throughout the
community. It’s also located within every
The highlight of the Aerobathon was
the step aerobics class led by Master
Sgt. Michael Dent, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 19th ESC.
Throughout the tough session, Dent’s
passionate and strong cadences led
participants to challenge themselves and
most of the participants successfully made
it through the session.
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month’s MWR Outlook magazine, which
can be conveniently found at many public
locations.
There are also two different contract buses
to Camp Humphreys for your convenience.
One goes to Osan Air Base, the other to the
121 General Hospital daily. These buses
run on a first-come, first-served basis with
the exception of priority given to patients
with a doctor’s appointment slip for the
121 General Hospital bus. Usually the
bus leaves from USAG-Daegu early in the
morning and departs Yongsan for Daegu in
the afternoon.
You no longer need to worry about paying
for the KTX train to go up to Yongsan,
not just to visit the hospital but also to see
Seoul.
An opportunity does not come to someone
who never tries. Try to take full advantage
of USAG Daegu’s exceptional free shuttle
services.
If you have any additional suggestions
or questions regarding shuttle bus services,
you can visit ICE (Interactive Customer
Evaluation System, http://ice.disa.mil) and
submit your request. For more information,
contact the Dispatch Office at 768-6722.
To the outsider, a step aerobics session
is all physical fitness but for some, it’s all
mental toughness.
“Step Aerobics is a sport that offers unique
challenges to the body and mind. The
physical challenges are the least of the issue.
You must be mentally prepared to handle
a hard session,” said Dent, who has been
teaching step aerobics for the past 10 years.
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