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65th Medical
Brigade launches
new website
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Tanks roll out to ‘Crusader Freeze’
M1A1 Abrams and Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Delta Co., 1-72 Armor Regiment roll out to their objective during ‘Crusader Freeze’ where
Soldiers conducted battle tasks and drills on Jan. 12 at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. The main
focus of the training was to get Soldiers familiar with maneuvering with M1A1 Abrams and M2 Infantry Fighting Vehicles in an urban environment
while still completing the missions at hand. View photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scott Kim
By Sgt. Scott Kim
1st HBCT Public Affairs
B
eing able to drive a tank through a town under fire is
something few people get to experience. However, that's
exactly what Soldiers from Co. D. 1-72 Armor Regiment
were able to do as they conducted battle tasks and drills Jan. 12 at
the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility at Rodriguez Live
Fire Complex during the five day ‘Crusader Freeze’ exercise.
The main focus of the training was to get Soldiers familiar
with maneuvering with M1A1 Abrams and M2 Infantry Fighting
Vehicles in an urban environment while still completing the missions
at hand.
“Every company runs through different exercises going over
their battle tasks and drills,” said 2nd Lt. Michael McDonald, Co.
D. “We've been focusing on mount and maneuver operations in an
urban environment along with our tactical road march.”
Throughout the training Soldiers were exposed to harsh weather
conditions, difficult terrain and sleep deprivation in order to prepare
them for the rigors of war. “We created stressors on Soldiers that you
can't recreate in a digital environment in order to make sure that
FED awards historic
contract for USAG-H
development project
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Keith L. Ware Awards
Eighth U.S. Army, IMCOM-K
recognize outstanding
public affairs professionals
8th Army KLW Winners:
Print Categories:
News: First and Second place was Sgt.
Leth Edgar, 2nd Infantry Division. Third
place was Pfc. Oh, Sang Yoon, Eighth
U.S. Army.
Feature: First place was Sgt. Leith Edgar,
2ID. Second place was Master Sgt. Donald
Sparks, 2ID. Third place was Sgt. Leith
Edgar, 2ID.
Commentary: First place was Mater Sgt.
Donald Sparks, 2 ID.
Sports: First place was Sgt. Leith Edgar,
2ID. Second place was Pfc. Oh, Sang
Yoon, EUSA
Single or Stand-alone Photograph:
First and Second place was Staff Sgt. Sadie
Bleistein, EUSA. Third place was Pfc. Oh,
Sang Yoon, EUSA.
Photojournalism: First place was Staff
Sgt. Sadie Bleistein, EUSA.
Art/Graphic in Support of a Publication:
they are capable of operating in difficult circumstances and excelling,”
First place was Staff Sgt. Sadie Bleistein,
said Capt. Joseph Harrison, company commander for Co. D.
EUSA
Soldiers weren't the only ones being tested as military equipment
can react differently to the frigid conditions of a Korean winter.
Contribution by a Stringer: First place
“Everything becomes harder when it gets cold,” said Harrison.
was Pfc. Lee, Eun Hong, 2 ID. Second and
Skills like the ones Soldiers have learned throughout the exercise are
Third place was Cpl. Bo Park, 2ID.
techniques they can use when they leave for different units.
“I think it's more tools to put in the tool box,” said McDonald.
Web-based Publication:
“I think it's a great opportunity for Soldiers to learn more high-
First place was the 2ID Homepage. Second
intensive close combat that they might be experiencing downrange
place was the EUSA Homepage. Third
in Iraq or Afghanistan.”
place was the 19th ESC Homepage
While there are some Soldiers and leaders who have experience in
dealing with this type of training, for some this was a new experience.
Broadcast Categories:
“Some of the Soldiers have learned something new, they've all adapted
Staff Sgt. Eleazar Craig, 2ID was the
really well and we're building together as a team,” McDonald said.
winner for Radio Spot Production, Radio
Many Soldiers received a lot more than just training as they've
News Report, Television Spot Production,
learned what it takes to work as a team in order to finish the job.
Television News Report, and Television
“I learned that it takes a lot more work than you realize to get
Feature Report.
the job done and it takes a team, cooperation and communication
to successfully complete a mission,” said Pfc. Anthony Anguis, a
tanker for Co. D. – See KLW, Page 18 –
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Far East District awards largest contract in its history
FED Public Affairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far
East District awarded the largest single contract
in its 51-year history to SK Engineering and
Construction Co. Ltd. for the new land
development, new and existing, utilities,
and infrastructure for U.S. Army Garrison-
Humphreys Jan. 16.
This $479 million Design-Build contract
was awarded for land development and
utility systems in accordance with the Land
Partnership Plan. Not only is this the largest
single contract in the District’s history; this
project serves as a strong commitment to
the ROK-US Alliance, according to Col.
Dave Turner, Commander of the Far East
District.
The contract requires construction work
to include: hauling and placing compacted fill
in approximately 480 acres in the land area
adjacent to USAG-Humphreys designated as Mr. S.K. Yoon CEO & Vice Chairman of SK E & C, signs the contract for land development at
Parcel 2A; constructing roads and storm water Parcel 2A, USAG Humphreys. (From Left to right: Colonel Jerry Duncan, Korea Relocation
drainage systems; installing utility collection/ Programs Office, Mr. Yoon, Mr. Harry Kim, Contracting Officer and Mr. Mike Feighny, Chief
distribution networks for water supply, sewer, Office of Counsel, standing in the background is Mr. Jinsoo Oh, Senior Manager Civil Business
electrical, natural gas and communications Development Team, SK E & C.) Visit the IMCOM-K Flickr page at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
systems. to view more photos. — FED courtesy photo
U.S. Forces Korea announces peanut butter cracker recall
Courtesy of USFK Public Affairs These recalled products were found butter sandwich crackers.
in the Commissaries and its Central Kellogg Company is taking precautionary
USFK Veterinary Food Inspectors and Distribution Centers. These items were measures including putting a hold on any
Defense Commissary Agency personnel have immediately removed from commissary inventory in its control, removing product
complied with the FDA Recall. shelves to preclude any further issue/ from retail store shelves, and encouraging
Austin® and Keebler® branded Toasted sale. Consumers should check for these customers and consumers to hold and not
Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Peanut products at home and should dispose eat these products until regulatory officials
Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers, Cheese of or return the product immediately complete their investigation of PCA. Kellogg
and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, and to the commissary from which it was Company’s investigation has not indicated
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich Crackers purchased. any concerns, nor has the Company received
with the following UPC Codes are effected: Kellogg Company announced a any consumer illness complaints about these
Packaged as Keebler Cracker Packs precautionary hold on Austin and Keebler products.
30100-47324 Branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers. Links for more information: http://
30100-47357 FDA and other regulatory agencies have kelloggs.mediaroom.com and www.fda.gov/
Packaged as Austin Cracker Packs indicated that Peanut Corporation of oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html
79783-40921 America is the focus of their investigation
79783-40922 concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak
79783-48801 thought to be caused by tainted peanut
79783-48802 butter. PCA is one of several peanut
79783-25875 paste suppliers that the company uses in
79783-25884 its Austin® and Keebler® branded peanut
Army Civilian receives prestigious honor
Brigadier Gen. John Uberti, Installation
Management Command Korea Region
Commanding General presents Slade
Walters, IMCOM-K deputy public affairs
officer, with the Department of the Army
Outstanding Civilian Service Medal during
a ceremony Jan. 29 at U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan. Walters was recognized for his
expertise in single-handedly establishing
the official Eighth United States Army
website in record time and at no cost to the
government. His cutting edge programming
and web design knowledge transformed it
into a modern, user-friendly site that is now
the global interface for the Army’s largest
presence in the Republic of Korea. View this
photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea.— U.S.
Army photo by Sue Silpasornprasit
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MP Blotter Ski Club hits slopes at Star Hill Ski

The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be in-
complete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Larceny of Government Property;

Person(s) unknown, by means unknown, re-
moved Victim #1’s rucksack containing TA-50
items, which were secured and unattended
in Victim #1’s locker. A search of the area for
subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative
results. There were signs of forced entry. ECOL
is unknown. This is a final report.

AREA I: Damage to Government Prop-

erty; Person(s) unknown, by means unknown,
sprayed graffiti on the tower #1145, Dragon
Valley, which was unsecured and unattended.
There were no signs of forced entry. ECOD is
unknown. This is a final report.

AREA II: Assault Consummated by Battery;

Subject #1, Subject #2, Victim #1 and Victim
#2 were involved in a verbal altercation which
turned physical, when Subject #1 and Subject #2
struck Victim #1 and Victim #2’s facial area with
closed fists at off post. Subject #1 and Subject
#2 were apprehended by KNP and transported
to the Yongsan Main KNP Station where they
were charged by KNP under RCC ART #260
(Simple Assault). Subject #1 and Subject #2
were processed and released into MP custody
on a CJ Form 2. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were
transported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO where
they were advised of their legal rights, which
they waived rendering written sworn statements
admitting to the offense. Subject #1 and Sub-
ject #2 were issued an Appendix L and an Order
to Show Cause Memorandum. Subject #1 and
Subject #2 were processed and released to
their sponsors. This is a final report.
AREA II: Traffic Accident without Injuries;
Damage to Government Property; Failure to
Judge Proper Clearance; Subject #1, operat-
ing a GOV, failed to judge proper clearance and
struck a concrete bridge in Seoul. Damages to
Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of a dent to the
top air vent. The bridge sustained a broken brick
to the bottom of the bridge. Subject #1 reported
to the Namdaemoon KNP Station where he was
charged by KNP under KRTL ART #48 (Obliga-
tion for Safe Driving). Subject #1 was processed
and released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2
and was issued an Appendix K. Subject #1 was
processed and released to his unit. Subject #1
reported utilization of his seatbelt. ECOD is un-
known. This is a final report
AREA III: Shoplifting; Subject #1 removed
three video games from the shelf, concealed
the games on his person and exited the PX
without rendering proper payment. Subject #1
was detained and escorted to the AAFES Secu-
rity Office. Subject #1 was apprehended by MP
and transported to the USAG-Humphreys PMO,
where he was advised of his legal rights, which
he waived rendering a written sworn statement
admitting to the offense. The games were re-
turned to AAFES. Subject #1 was processed
and released to his unit. ECOL is $89.85. This
is a final report.
Claims against the
estate notices
Lt. Col. Frankenhauser, David passed away on
Jan. 5, 2009. If this Soldier owes you money
or possesses your belongings or you owe the
Soldier money or possess his belongings,
contact Capt. John M. Geffert at john.geffert1@
korea.army.mil as soon as possible.
If anyone has a claim against the estate of
Pfc. Maika, Henty, contact Capt. Daniel Cole
at daniel.w.cole1@korea.army.mil.
Members of the Seoul American Elementary School Ski Club enjoy a day of ski lessons and fun at the Star Hill Ski resort located about an hour drive north-east
of Seoul. The resort offers a variety of runs for beginner and advanced skiers as well as ski rental facilities, lessons, and inexpensive restaurants. The resort is
located at Gyeonggi-do Namnyangju-si Hwado-eup Mukhyeon2-ri 548. For information, call Korea Travel Phone +82-31-1330 or the resort at +82-31-594-1211.
Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea for photos. — U.S. Army Photo by Edward Johnson
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Snow Fest (Thru Feb. 8) season), and restaurants and supermarkets are music, to give a unique insight into Korea’s rich
The Snow Festival in the city of Taebaek, also available. Jisan Resort also operates a free history and culture. Performances are scheduled
Gangwon-do Province, is a major winter shuttle bus from Seoul. Also available are a Snow for: Tuesday-Fridays, 7.30 p.m.; Saturdays,
event. Visitors can enjoy both the beautiful park for kids, playground for infants, ski shop, 6 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. at Arreum Daun
snow-capped landscape of Mt. Taebaeksan campsite, cycling course, basketball court, soccer Theater, Daehangno, Seoul (Hyehwa subway
and take part in a number of hands-on field, putting course, and golf practice range. Visit station, exit 4, line 4). For more information, visit
programs. Starting on Jan. 26 with a snow www.jisanresort.co.kr or www.tour2korea.com www.tour2korea.com
street parade, the festival will feature a snow
Fire Festival (Jeju)
and ice carving exhibition as well as a variety Hot Springs
of hands-on programs and performances. A Bugok Hot Springs, located at the foot of Mt. On the Full Moon Day, which falls on the 15th day
major attraction is the world of beautiful snow Deokamsan, Gyeongsangnam-do is one of the of the first lunar month of the year, the Jeongwol
sculptures created by top sculptors around best hot springs in South Korea ‘Bugok’ was named Daeboreum Fire Festival is held in order to
the world as well as from Korea. In addition according to the iron pot shape of the land. The pray for a healthy year and good fortune. The
to this, there are a variety of events for the temperature of the water is 78°c, and contains three-day festival unfolds against the beautiful
whole family and visitors of all ages, including sulfur and more than 20 kinds of inorganic matters landscape of Jeju Island. The event begins with
magic shows, music concerts, making such as silicon, chlorine, calcium and iron. As a a torch relay, which moves across the length of
snowmen, snow sculpting and sledding. For multi-complex resort, Bugok Hot Spring Tourist the island. Citizens from Jeju’s sister cities in the
transportation and admission information, visit Special Complex covers various facilities other than United States, China, and Japan will also hold
www.tour2korea.com or the festival’s official the large spa, such as the grand performance hall, special performances, free of charge, to promote
website at festival.taebaek.go outdoor and indoor swimming pools, zoo, botanical sister-city ties. This year, the American team will
garden, five tourist hotels, 23 accommodation and stage a cheerleader performance; the Chinese
Jisan Forest Resort 21 shopping centers. It is a suitable place for short team a traditional martial arts performance; and
Jisan Forest Resort is located in Icheon city, family trips where you can relax your tired body the Japanese team a traditional dance. Don’t
Gyeonggi-do province, near the Incheon at the hot spring, and rest at the accommodation miss out on the evening events, which are the
Airport. All slopes are available for snow- and recreation facilities in the complex. Visit www. true highlight of the festival. The burning of
boarders, and the moving staircases will help seorakwaterpia.com or www.tour2korea.com for the daljip (a small wooden house on top of a
children and beginners move more easily. information hill) is held in the evening before the opening
In addition, the 6-seat chair lift is equipped day. Also, the National Opera Chorus of Korea
with a heating system. Although the slopes Angel and the Woodcutter (Thru Feb. 22) will give an invitational performance with the
are not that big, this resort is loved by many A heartbreaking Korean theatre show with a beautiful natural landscape of Jeju Island in the
people because of its convenient facilities and powerful message, this performance tells the story background. There are also other attractions
close proximity to Seoul. Jisan Resort does of how Koreans believe that a long time ago, angels such as the laser show and fireworks show. Visit
not suffer from overcrowding, and so visitors came down from the heavens to bathe. Cho-In www.tour2korea.com
here can enjoy skiing without experiencing Theatre takes the beloved tale of an angel who
long waits at the lifts. Facilities at Jisan falls in love with a woodcutter, and in a striking new Goseong Pollack, Sea Fest (Feb. 19-22)
Resort are very reasonably priced. In terms version sets it amidst a terrible war, where the angel The Pollack Festival is held each February in to
of accommodation facilities, condos range must sacrifice everything for her family. Cho-In celebrate the local fish specialty of Goseong-gun
from 85,000won to 195,000 won (condo prices Theatre tells this story entirely without words, using in Gangwon-do Province to ensure a good haul
differ by the weekend, the weekday and the puppets, exquisite choreography and traditional and community. Visit www.tour2korea.com
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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This Week’s Profile in Service:

2009: Year of the NCO
Duty Title:
NCOIC/Chief Multimedia/Visual
Information Support Center, Camp
Henry, USAG-Daegu

How He’s Making a Difference:

Staff Sgt. Sales is an active volunteer in his
community with more than 600 hours of
volunteer service. Sales is both the coach
for the girls high school basketball team
and the boys high school football team.
His dedication was recently documented
on an American Forces Network Korea
feature promoting volunteering.

Why He Does it:

“I get joy out of seeing a kid accomplish
something they thought they couldn’t
Staff Sgt. Robert Sales do,” he said.
Recognize an outstanding NCO in your unit today!
Each week, the Morning Calm will feature an noncommissioned officer serving in
Korea. To feature an NCO from your organization in the Morning Calm, send a
photo, brief description and supervisor endorsement to MorningCalmWeekly@
korea.army.mil or call 724-3366 for details.

65th Medical Brigade launches new website

65th Medical Brigade has developed a new website to provide easy access to Medical,
Dental, Veterinary and TRICARE information. The Mission of 65th Medical Brigade is to
provide patient friendly access to high quality healthcare. The website provides links to all
military healthcare facilities and to 65th Medical Brigade Host Nation Partner Hospitals and
Medical, Dental and Veterinary clinics. The website is designed to make it easy for patients
to provide feedback on how well the 65th Medical Brigade accomplishing its mission.
Colonel Clark 65th Medical Brigade commander encourages all to provide feedback
through Interactive Customer Evaluation and mailed TRICARE patient satisfaction surveys.
We also need feedback on individual staff who should be recognize for job well done and
areas that need improvement are highly encouraged. There is also a link to 65th Medical
Brigade job announcements.

Local senior receives appointment to U.S. Military Academy

High School Senior Yeeun Christine Youn has been nominated by U.S. Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana
to attend the United States Military Academy, Class of 2013 and has received her appointment.
Christine is the daughter of Byung-soo Youn and Keumhee Lee , and is currently attending the
International Christian School, Uijongbu. Christine has an excellent record of service in high school as she
is the current valedictorian, was the scholar athlete last year, and is the current president of the National
Honor Society. Christine has lettered in volleyball, basketball, and soccer and was on the all-KAIAC team
in each of the sports during the past season.
“Christine is an excellent student and I know that she will be an outstanding cadet and officer,”
commented Lt. Col. (Retired) Wayne A. Kirkbride, USMA Class of 1972. “Christine already exhibits all
of the Army virtues and I know her future is a cloudless sky.”

6th Signal Center hosts annual Facility Control Office Conference

The 6th Signal Center will host its annual Facility Control Office Conference at
Camp Walker Feb. 26-27. All Army, Air Force, Navy personnel to include civilians and
Korean Nationals are invited to attend. Attendees must have at least a Secret Security
Clearance verified by their security managers. Exceptions will be made for Korean
Nationals. For more information, contact any one of the following:
Craig Rowan, 764-3923 or craig.rowan@korea.army.mil
Jonathan Brock, 764-3923 or jonathan.brock@korea.army.mil
Alejo Quinata, 764-3902 or alejo.cruz.quinata@korea.army.mil

DITSCAP to DIACAP Transition Training in February

Army Information Assurance professionals (Military, Civilians, and Contractors)
throughout Korea are encouraged to attend this DITSCAP-to-DIACAP training scheduled
for Feb. 9 – 13 at the Area IV DOIM training classroom located on Camp Walker. The
Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process
has replaced the previous standard, Defense Information Technology Security Certification
and Accreditation Process.
Attendance is limited to 15 students. There is no cost for attendance; however TYD/
Per Diem requirements must be funded by the student’s organization if required.
POC is GS12 David Sewell, RCIO-Korea IA Branch, DSN (315) 723-2376,
e-mail: sewelld@korea.army.mil.
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Tax preparer Pfc. James Rellinger (left) considers the tax options for Pfc. Michael Ream in the Area I Tax Center in Casey’s Maude Hall Jan. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Area I Tax Center opens in Casey’s Maude Hall
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
USAG-CASEY — Soldiers, Civilians
and dependents can now breathe a sigh of
relief since the 2008 tax season and the Area
I Tax Center has opened. Tax customers had
booked up the morning schedule before the
new center cut the ribbon Jan. 27.
“Our telephones have been ringing off
the hook,” said Capt. Jon Schoenwetter,
Area I Tax Center officer in charge. “We
will actually be seeing customers before we
cut the ribbon at 9:15.”
“We are not just opening a tax center
today,” said Lt. Col. Donald Meisler,
USAG-Casey garrison commander. “We are
opening a rejuvenated tax center.”
“We want to thank everyone involved
at the Legal Center today, Lt. Col. Michael
Lutton, Capt. Cynthia Marshall, and Capt.
Jon Schoenwetter. Thank you for what you
are about to embark. The professionalism
and training you have put in place will go
a long way in finding peace of mind for all
who seek assistance here.”
The Tax Center at Maude Hall has no
reason to be surprised at their popularity.
Last tax season they prepared more than
1,800 tax returns for a collected refund value
of more than $1.5 million.
They did all this without charging tax
payers a dime.
A good reason for getting a head start on
taxes this year is, if a tax payer did not receive
his stimulus check last year because he or she
was ineligible, there is a rebate credit they
can get on their tax return.
“This fact has not been publicized,”
Schoenwetter said. “If you filed last year
but for some reason you were not eligible
because you were a dependent, did not make
enough money, or for some reason did not
get a stimulus check last year, it is not too
late. You can get it in the form of a rebate
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credit this year. This could be as much as
$600 to someone who thought they missed
it last year.”
Tax Assistance Centers will open in
USAG-Red Cloud’s Freeman Hall Feb. 10
and on Camp Stanley in building 2333
Feb. 11.
“We will be open at Maude Hall five
days a week,” Schoenwetter said. “We
will be open at Red Cloud Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Camp Stanley on Fridays from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.”
Tax Center hours in Maude Hall are:
Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. because of Sergeant’s
time, Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The last appointment will
start one hour before closing.
“We are taking Mondays as our weekend
day so we can be open Saturdays to see more
Soldiers,” Schoenwetter said. “We may
extend Saturday hours to meet the needs of
Soldiers, if it gets really busy.”
When walking in the tax center one will (From left) Capt. Jon Schoenwetter, Area I Tax Center officer in charge, James Richardson,
recognize changes from last year. USAG-Casey deputy garrison commander, Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, USAG-Casey garrison
“This year we have completely re- commander, cut the ribbon officially opening the Area I Tax Center in Maude Hall on USAG-
furnished the center,” Schoenwetter said. Casey Jan. 27. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
“Last year the room was open with no bay separated, divorce decree if paying alimony levels: basic, intermediate and advanced,
walls, this did not allow for the required or child support, Form 1098 for mortgage which reflects the levels of complexity, and
privacy, given the nature of the private interest and points, HUD-1 Form for home a special test for military and international
information being presented and discussed purchases, tuition and fees statements and taxes. They took more than 28 hours of
with tax preparers.” any information regarding expenses you classes to prepare for tax exams. Preparers
For this tax season the center is divided wish to claim as itemized deductions. this year must score 80 percent out of 100 to
into more than six cubical bays and privacy With 10 Soldiers, one Civilian volunteer pass and they can take the test only twice.
is more secure, explained Schoenwetter. and one military volunteer, all highly “Basically, our structure is like all else
All customers should bring the following trained, those with complex taxes, which in the military. We follow the chain of
information: valid identification, copies of may require super-expert tax preparers, can command,” Schoenwetter said. “Complex
social security cards for all in the family be assured their tax needs will be filled. taxes will start with our Noncommissioned
and anyone being claimed as a dependent, “We had an employee of the IRS come Officer in Charge, Sgt. Shawn Seymour
copies of last year’s return, copies of power of to Korea and train tax preparers throughout or Spc. Keith Deeds, who worked in Fort
attorney if you are filing jointly or for your the peninsula,” Schoenwetter said. “Tax Huachuca, AZ, tax center last year, so he
absent spouse, a voided check or deposit preparers have to test through various levels is clearly more experienced. If the taxes are
slip, Form 8332 if claiming a noncustodial of certification to be able to process taxes.” more complex they will be sent to me, and
exemption for a child when divorced or Tax center preparers trained in three the buck stops at my desk.”
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News & Notes

Red Cloud/Casey Workforce

Town Hall Meeting
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC
commander, and Richard Davis, deputy
commander, will ;hold a workforce town
hall meeting Feb. 18 from 10-11 a.m. at the
USAG-Casey Digital Conference Center.
For individuals unable to attend the town
hall meeting at Casey, the event will be
broadcast live in the Red Cloud Theater.
For more information call: 732-8854.

New! Mitchell’s Sunday Brunch

Mitchell’s will offer Sunday Brunch begin-
ning Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every
Sunday. No reservations are required. For
more information call: 732-8189/8211.

2009 Eighth Army

BATAAN Road March
Registration for the 2009 BATAAN Road
March will be from 7-8:15 a.m. Feb. 21 in
the Carey Fitness Center USAG-Casey. Capt. Ben Hogan (right) and Capt. Joon Hong, administrative law division of the 2nd Infantry Division’s Judge Advocate General, discuss case
Race will begin 8:45 a.m. The event is files following Hogan’s ethics briefing at USAG-Red Cloud Jan. 21. — U.S. Army photo by Jack Loudermilk
open to active duty military personnel as-
signed to the 8th Army with a DEROS no
sooner than April 4 2009. For more infor- Ethics: Annual refresher training no longer applies to ‘all’
mation call: 725-5064.
By Jack Loudermilk involving ration control. should call us.”
New Bus Schedule
USAG-RC Public Affairs “Most of what I cover in these briefings Hogan explained that everyone still has
Begins Today involves common sense,” said Hogan, “but a problem with the rules on gift giving and
Effective today, the bus schedules will USAG-RED CLOUD — Annual ethics some areas can be a little confusing. “ the dollar amounts.
change to enhance passenger’s conve- refresher training took place as usual at the “My intent is to give everyone the facts “When you see someone leave Korea with
nience and reflect the actual ridership. USAG-Red Cloud Theater, Jan. 21, but and let them know if there is ever a doubt, a plaque,” he said, “that’s totally acceptable.
Main changes are: aimed this time at educating only those they can come to JAG for an answer.” However, if you take up a collection for a
11:30 p.m. bus routes for Friday, Saturday individuals responsible for managing, Hogan said anyone acting on advisement gift, you cannot force anyone to contribute.
and U.S. holidays are eleminated. Osan approving, or overseeing financial actions. from his office will not get in trouble if the It must be voluntary.”
Express will run twice daily from 9 a.m.
Training was conducted by Capt. Ben information turns out to be wrong. Some of Hogan’s other key ethical
leaving Casey arriving Red Cloud 9:40 a.m.
and Osan at noon, 11 a.m. Casey 11:40
Hogan, administrative law division of “Good use of government resources is issues were misuse of government vehicles,
a.m. Red Cloud, 2 p.m. at Osan. Leaves the Judge Advocate General, and covered the key part,” he said. “There’s no need for endorsing nonfederal entities and seeking
Osan 3:30 p.m. to Red Cloud 4:20 p.m. and various ethical areas, ranging from misuse anyone to get in trouble for not knowing outside employment that may conflict with
Casey 5:10 p.m. Leaves Osan 6:30 p.m. to of government owned vehicles to issues the facts. When the area becomes grey, they official government duties.
Red Cloud 7:20 p.m. and Casey 8:10 p.m.
For more information call: 738-3380.

Why Catholic Facilitator’s Training

The Why Catholic Facilitator’s Training will
be held in the Yongsan Religious Retreat
Center Feb. 20-22. For more information
call: 732-6016.
Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday Services will be held Feb.
25 11:45 a.m. Camp Hovey, 11:45 a.m.
Camp Stanley, 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. US-
AG-Red Cloud, 7 p.m. USAG-Casey. For
more information call: 732-8854.
Spouses Orientation Program Dates
The Spouses Orientation Program sched-
ule dates are Feb. 10 and 24 for USAG-
Casey, Feb. 17 at USAG-RC. Attendace
is mandatory. For more information call:
732-7779.
USAG-RC Physical Council Meeting
The USAG-RC Physical Council meeting
will take place in the Digital Conference
Center USAG-Casey Mar. 19 from 1:30
to 3 p.m. For more information call: 730-
6684.
EEO/POSH Training Schedule
EEO/POSH refresher training will be held
in the FMWR classroom March 9 on US-
AG-Red Cloud and in the Digital Confer-
ence Center on USAG-Casey March 25.
EEO/POSH intital training will be held in
the FMWR classroom April 8 and the Digi-
tal Conference Center April 15 on USAG-
Casey. These courses are mandatory for
all Dept. of the Army employees. For more
information call: 732-6273.
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson addresses more
than 200 Soldiers, Civilians and Family mem-
bers during the Town Hall given in the ball-
room of Reggie’s Club on Camp Stanley Jan.
21. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Leadership addresses issues for
Stanley residents during Town Hall
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY — Soldiers on Camp
Stanley met with Area I leadership Jan. 21 to
talk about their issues and brainstorm with
the leadership to make life easier by making
adjustments to services on post.
Headlining the agenda was two weeks
of bank closure.
“Community Banks throughout Area I
are being renovated,” said Richard Davis,
USAG-RC deputy garrison commander.
“We must close the bank here for two
periods, Feb. 3 – 7 and Feb. 18 – 21. After
the renovation the banks will provide a
better atmosphere and a better facility for
you.”
The main floor of the Stanley gym will be
closed for the Korea Land WarNet Training
Conference from April 13 – 17.
Road conditions will be red for the Lunar
New Year Jan. 23 – 27.
Jackson went on to say those who have
experienced the Lunar New Year holiday in
Korea should pass on information about the
hazards of driving during the holidays.
“If you do not have to drive, please
do not drive,” Jackson said. “If you have
to go somewhere, please use the bus
transportation. There will be a lot of people
on the road.”
The advantage of changing leases between
Soldiers and their landlords to read ‘payment
in won,’ was discussed and explained.
“Soldiers and Civilians living off the
installation have noticed there has been a
frequent flux in the value ratio between the
wan and the dollar,” Davis said.
“This can cause issues with leases, so the
Housing office is working with individual
Soldiers and landlords to convert leases
termed in dollars to won.
This makes it advantageous to Soldiers. If
you have a lease that is in dollars and need
to change it to wan, you need to contact
the Housing Referral Office so they can
contact your landlord and ask them if they
will change it. As of today, we are batting
100 percent.”
Rewriting the leases between Soldiers
and landlords is a systematic approach
because leases are legal documents, Davis
explained.
“In order for me to do a better job,
I solicit your feedback,” said Col. Larry
‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC garrison
commander.
“I welcome your suggestions on how we
can make things better here on Stanley.”
Many improvements have taken effect
in Area I and on Camp Stanley since 2008.
Command sponsorship, renovation of the
Pear Blossom Cottage, and increased Off
Post Housing Allowance were but only a
few, Jackson explained.
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Women finish 2 in Pacific-wide basketball tourney
By Randy Behr
USAG-RC Director of Fitness and Aquatics
OKINAWA, JAPAN — On the morning
of Jan. 15, the Men’s and Women’s basketball
team departed Korea for the Pacific-Wide Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Basketball
Tournament. The competition was held in
Camp Foster Field House, Okinawa, Japan
from Jan 15 — 19.
The tournament began with a single
round robin to seed all the teams, followed
by double elimination bracket play and
the current National Collegiate Athletic
Association rules.
The women’s team finished the
tournament with a second place trophy
and an overall record of 3-4 and a 2-2
record in double elimination play with their
only defeats coming by way of the eventual
champs of the Yokota Air Force team.
The team dropped the first game to rival
Yongsan with a close battle and a score of
28-22. Leading scorer for the Warrior’s was
Lt. Megan Maimone of 2ID PMO with a
respectable 9 points.
The women bounced back quickly with a
defeat of Kadena led by Pvt. Sakeera McNeil
and her 15 points and strong inside play,
followed by Sgt. Brandie Dickenson of 70th
BSB with 9 points.
The ladies were able to get some revenge
with a victory over Yongsan 39-34, again led
by McNeil, Dickenson and Maimone with
13, 10 and 8 points.
Yakota proved to be too much with their
first win of 72-58 over the Warrior’s and in
the championship game they did close the
margin to a respectable 58-51.
Women’s coach Sgt. Major Richards
(“Rich”) of 210 Fires Brigade said, “All in
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all, the tourney was a good experience for
our young team and we grew from it”
The Casey team was honored by sending
three players to the All-Tournament team
that included team captain Maimone,
Dickenson and Laura Weymon.
Maimone added, “It was a privilege to
be able to play in the tournament hosted
by Camp Foster’s FMWR. The competition
hosted some outstanding basketball teams
and it was a great opportunity for Soldiers,
Marines, Airmen, women, and family
members to showcase all of their hard earned
basketball skills.”
The men’s team finished third. They
began the round robin play with a 54-48 (From left) Cornelius Richards, team head coach, Shawna Davis, Sakeera McNeil, Brandi Dick-
victory over the “Kings”, followed by a inson, Nichole Rauscher, Laura Weymon, Featherinems Anderson, Megan Maimone, (front
narrow loss to the “Knights” by 4. They from left) Christi Francis, Kelly Izawacki, Latara Hudson, Tanesha Wallace, Antranette Dailey,
bounced back with a five-game win streak Randy Behr, assistant coach. — Courtesy photo
with monstrous victories of 20, 47, 40 and
19 points. Their streak ended with a loss to
the “Bombsquad” in the quarterfinal and a
loss to the eventual champs; the Yokota Air
Force team.
Even though the men’s team had many
different line-ups they still seemed to get
some great performances by several players
who stood out during the course of the
weekend. Leading scorer for the team was
Spc. Corey Washington with a supporting
cast of Lt. Tim Cox and Simeon Handy.
Others chipping in were Spc. Barry Brock
and Spc. Balou Faustin. All in all everyone
played their role for the team. The team
ended with an overall record of 6-3.
The tournament also hosted a 3-point
shoot-out, which witnessed Cox winning
the event.
Everyone was excited to return to Japan Brandi Dickinson (second from left), Laura Weymon (second from right), Megan Maimone
to improve on their performances and bring (right) are the USAG-Casey players that made the All Tournament Team which played in the
home more awards. Okinawa MLK Basketball Tournament. — Courtesy photo
Casey tops Red
Cloud 50 - 41 in
Warrior Country Men’s
Senior Basketball
Championship
The Casey men’s senior basketball team
topped Red Cloud’s men’s senior by 9 to
clench the Area I Warrior Country Men’s
Senior Basketball Championship Jan. 29.
There was to be a final playoff game Jan.
30 but Red Cloud forfeited to Casey due to
mission commitment.
“This is the only tournament for the 33 and
over,” said Jim Williams, USAG-RC sports
specialist. “We take any number of teams
that want to participate within Area I, and
have a tournament. Jan. 29 Casey won
50-41.”
Men’s Senior Champions from Area I will
play other Area champions at USAG-Hum-
phreys Feb. 5, 6, 7, for the 8th Army Men’s
Senior Championship, Williams said. The
difference in this championship other than
being for men ages 33 and over is they will
be able to form an all-star team from both
the Red Cloud garrison and the Casey
garrison. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cun-
ningham
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Free tax center opens on Yongsan

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

YONGSAN GARRISON — A free

tax filing program for active-duty and
retired Servicemembers, Families and DoD
Civilians is now available at the Yongsan
Tax Center located inside the Moyer
Community Activities Center.
Following a ribbon cutting ceremony
Jan. 29, which ushered in the free service
to the community, an eager crowd flowed
into Room 113 to take advantage of the
new facility.
Sgt. Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez, United
Nations Command, 8th U.S. Army Honor
Guard, was the first customer of the day.
“It feels good to already have it out of the
way and now I don’t have to worry about
it anymore,” he said, “I came here last
year, too.”
Gonzales was one of 2,136 federal and
919 state filers serviced by the Yongsan Tax
Center in 2008, which collectively generated
more than $4 million and saved the clients
more than $400,000 in tax preparation fees
Spc. Brandon Perry (left) assists the Yongsan Tax Center’s first customer of the season, Sgt. Cuauhtemoc Gonzales, Jan. 29. The Yongsan Tax Center is located in the
according to 8th U.S. Army Staff Judge Moyer Community Activities Center, Room 113. View more garrison photos at www.flickr.com/usag-yongsan. — U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
Advocate Col. M. Tia Johnson.
“We look forward to similar results for “I’m walking into this with confidence to legal assistance attorney Capt. Minna Oh Social security cards are mandatory
this year,” Johnson said. “It’s always great help others,” Perry said. “We’ve done a lot of encourages anyone with cases involving for Civilians and Family members. Only
to open any type of service that assists practice tax returns and I’m sure everything more than a standard W-2 form to make Servicemembers may use a military
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines here will run smoothly. There are people here, appointments. “Waits may be expected for identification card for social security number
in Yongsan and the surrounding area.” just in case, to make sure everything will the first two weeks of tax season and during verification. If spouses are not present for
The Yongsan Tax Center is supported by be alright.” the last week for filing in the beginning of joint filing, a power of attorney is required
the community. Selected Servicemembers Walk-ins are accepted during office April,” she said. but all forms necessary will be provided.
and Civilian volunteers received two weeks hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and Required documents for filing taxes Some non DoD Civilians may be
of training and became IRS certified to assistance is available by appointment only include a W-2, which can be downloaded eligible for the free service if stated in the
enable the program. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays. Services remain from MyPay and if applicable, a form individual’s contract.
Spc. Brandon Perry is one of the newly open during lunch hours. 1099 and any other documents showing For information related to tax services
certified tax preparation assistants. The officer in charge of the program, additional income or sent by the IRS. and appointments, contact 723-7887.

Garrison staff attends installation management workshop

By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — About 40 key staff members

from U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan and the Installation
Management Command-Korea Region attended a workshop
Jan. 29 at the Yongsan Religious Retreat Center.
City Manager Fred Meurer of Monterey, Calif. led the
workshop by explaining how his city operates similarly to
an Army garrison.
“This is an opportunity to improve ourselves and
to improve our community,” said Deputy Garrison
Commander Don Moses. “We need to learn together, come
together, and have a free flow of information.”
Monterey is home to two military organizations, the
Defense Language Institute and the Naval Post Graduate
School. Meurer, a retired Army colonel, is used to dealing
with military officials.
“Everything about my job requires innovation,
partnerships and “reinventing how we do our business,” he
told the gathering of staff directors, managers and analysts.
“The purpose of my presentation is to give you ideas, skills
and hopefully some inspiration.”
Meurer encouraged the garrison staff to solicit
customer feedback. “What you don’t measure, you can’t City Manager Fred Meurer of Monterey, Calif. (left) addresses an installation management workshop Jan. 29 at the Yongsan
improve,” he said. Religious Retreat Center. View more garrison photos at www.flickr.com/usag-yongsan. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally
The group listened intently to the presentation, and then
participated in a brainstorming exercise to come up with got some new perspective on innovation and motivation to Moses said. “As we focus on these ideas, we will be in a better
ideas for education, infrastructure, strategic communication improve our abilities and think outside the box.” position to deliver on the Army Family Covenant.”
and energy issues. Moses said the workshop was a valuable experience. The Army Family Covenant says, “We are committed to
“I think everyone who attended had the opportunity He told the group that USAG-Yongsan would conduct improving Family readiness by Standardizing and funding
to benefit from an outside organization that has similar a strategic planning conference soon to discuss ideas and existing Family programs and services; Improving Soldier
functions,” said Dave Thomas, USAG-Yongsan Plans, the way ahead. and Family housing; Expanding education and employment
Training, Mobilization and Security acting director. “We “We need to share information across the workforce,” opportunities for Family Members.”
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News & Notes Community honors heroes at Super Bowl event

Pedestrian Safety
Exercise extreme caution when crossing
roadways on and off post. Death and seri-
ous injury are consequences of not being
aware of your surroundings at all times!

Winter Temperatures
Keep the heat on this winter! To keep the
pipes from freezing, don’t turn the heat off
during the cold weather. If you leave your
quarters for an extended period of time turn
the heat down, but not off. The thermostat
should be set at no less than 55 degrees.

Balloon and Flower Gram Delivery

Let BOSS deliver your Valentine’s Day
“Balloon and Flower Gram.” The service
is available 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Feb. 13. The
available delivery sites are on base at
Yongsan Garrison, Camps Kim and Coiner,
Hannam Village, the Religious Retreat
Center and all Seoul American Schools.
For information, call 723-3291.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Special

Commiskey’s Restaurant offers a
Valentine’s Day dinner special 5-9 p.m.
Feb. 14. Enjoy a 15 percent discount
on the Blue Plate Dinner for ladies only.
Also, there will be roses for all ladies. For
information, call 736-3971.
The community recognized 22 veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan including Sgt. Seli Kall from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S.
Valentine’s Day Special Army Garrison-Yongsan, Jan. 31 at the Commissary Super Bowl Heroes event. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
The Main Post Club is offering 15% off any
Ala Carte dinner menu for ladies only 5-9
p.m. Feb. 14. There will also be roses for all
the ladies. For information, call 723-8785.

President’s Day Bowling Tournament

Check out Yongsan Lanes 12 p.m. Feb. 16
for a “9-8 Pin No Tap 4 Game Alibi Bowling
Tournament” to celebrate President’s Day!
For information, call 723-7830.

SAHS Band Performance

There will be a free Seoul American High
School Band Performance 2 p.m. Feb. 21
at the Moyer Theatre, Building 2259. For
information, call 723-3266.

Dental Clinic Renovation

Dental Clinic #3 through February for
renovation. Patients will continue to receive
the full spectrum of dental care at Dental
Clinic #2, located near Gate #17. For
information, call 736-5221 or 736-4779.

Go Bowling Day
Bowl three games and only pay for two
games. Get one game free 4-9 p.m. Feb. Local football fans cheer on their favorite teams during a
25. at Yongsan Lanes. For information, call Super Bowl party Feb. 2 at the Main Post Club. — U.S.
723-7830. Army photos by Cho Song-no

Appreciation Night
The Main Post Club is having Korean
employee KATUSA/ROK Soldier appre-
ciation night Feb. 26. There will be free
snacks and T-shirts while supplies last. For
information, call 723-5678.
EEO Office Move
The USAG-Yongsan Equal Opportunity
Office has moved to Building 4305, Room
228. For information, call 738-5171.
Veterinary Clinic Renovation
The Veterinary Clinic is currently under
renovation. The clinic will remain open and
provide full service clinic vaccinations and
sick call appointments only. No surgery
appointments will be available at this time.
For information, call 738-4257.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Garrison sports fans celebrate Super Bowl XLIII
By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —Yongsan
community members were more than
accommodating to an early wakeup call Feb.
2 in order to watch the Super Bowl live, on
a big screen at the Main Post Club during
a party that kicked off at 5 a.m.
The Super Bowl XLIII face-off between
the Pittsburg Steelers and Arizona Cardinals
was gripping for many viewers.
“I think everyone will agree that in the last
two minutes we all aged about two years,” said
USAG-Yongsan Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph
Rusch. “It couldn’t have been more exciting.”
Wide-eyed fans cheered to the game that
had all eyes glued in a room full of people
hanging by the edges of their seats.
At first it seemed as though the Steelers,
who had capitalized on a series of Cardinals’
penalties, would take the trophy with ease.
James Harrison, Steelers’ line backer set the
Super Bowl record of 100-yard interception
return to end the first half at 17-7.
The crowd rocked out to Bruce
Springsteen’s halftime performance and door
prizes were given out that ranged from t-shirts
to DVD players. When the third quarter
started all eyes were back on the game.
After the third quarter ended in favor of
the Steelers 20-7 it seemed as if they had
solidified their victory.
In the final quarter, however, The
Cardinals made an impressive comeback
that put them ahead at 20-23 with under
three minutes remaining. The lead was
brief and the Cardinal’s near victory slipped
away after the Steelers scored a last minute
touchdown finishing the game at 27-23.
“I have been a Steelers fan since 1992,”
said Tech. Sgt. Craig Havelis, who attended
the event with his colleague Tech. Sgt. Skeet
Huskey. “We were two of the very few
Steelers fans in this room so it feels great to
see them win the game,” Havelis said.
Huskey agreed. “The Cardinals fans
seemed to have been convinced that they
would take the trophy with two minutes left.
But we had faith in the Steelers. We knew
all along that we would win.”
The first forty entrants at the party were
eligible to submit quarterly score predictions
to win ipods provided by AAFES but the
prizes didn’t stop there.
The People to People Seoul Chapter and
Korean Foreigners Friendship Culture Society
sponsored party wasn’t officially over until the
winner of a grand prize was announced. The
lucky winner of a round trip to the United
States was 19-year-old Paul Boatwright.
“Today was a great day,” Boatwright said.
“It’s exhilarating to win the grand prize, but
more than that, the event was awesome. I
hope to come here again next year.”
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USAG-Yongsan employees Jeff Mones (left) and Dave Thomas check out the offerings at the Incheon Fish Market Jan. 31. — U.S. Army photo by David McNally Koreans faithfully reenact life in the royal Joseon
period at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul. — U.S. Army

Yongsan group tours Incheon photo by David McNally

Culture opportunity:
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs such an impact on the Korean people as well.”
The group visited “Chinatown” for shopping, walking and a
Visit Gyeongbok Palace
INCHEON — A group of 40 Garrison leaders and key managers big chinese lunch. By David McNally
and Family Members took a cultural tour of Incheon Jan. 31 in a Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall thanked the civic USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
quarterly team-building exercise. organization KFFCS for sponsoring the tour.
As part of the Garrison Good Neighbor Program, the “These are great opportunities to learn about our Korean Stoic guards and officials march to
Korea Foreigner Friendship and Cultural Society, a local civic Good Neighbors,” Hall said. “It’s good that we take time to the palace gate with colorful robes and
organization, sponsored the tour. work on team building, and at the same time appreciate the traditional flags flowing in the wind.
The bus trip visited the Memorial Hall for the Incheon Landing rich Korean culture.” Another day begins for the reenactors of
Operation and Freedom Park. At the park, a statue of General of the Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul.
The group also toured the famous Incheon Fish Market at the
The city is home to five Joseon Dynasty
Army Douglas MacArthur looks over the Incheon Harbor where he wharf area. Across the huge market, almost every possible kind of
palaces. But, Gyeongbok Palace is the centerpiece
commanded the successful landing during the Korean War. fresh seafood is available.
of Korea’s royal heritage. The complex is a living
“Seeing the memorial reminds you of the sacrifices made The tour ended with a visit to the Korea Emigration legacy of 15th century Korea.
during the Korean War,” said Jeff Mones, USAG-Yongsan lead Museum and a cultural dance performance before returning Extensive renovations over the past
management analyst. “Being Filipino-American, I know General to Yongsan Garrison. decade restored the palace grounds to a
MacArthur is a huge icon in my culture. I didn’t realize he made The Garrison conducts team-building events quarterly. once regal air.
During most of the Japanese occupation,
Yongsan Servicemembers 1910-1945, a monolithic gray administration
receive Lunar New Year building stood within the palace gates blocking
the view of the former home of kings.
gifts from local civic group For decades after the Korean War,
the government used the building as an
By David McNally
administration building and even as the National
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
Museum of Korea; however, it was always a
painful reminder of the occupation. After the
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan 1996 demolition of offending building, Koreans
Servicemembers received 1,000 gift boxes began to restore the palace complex.
during a Jan. 22 Collier Field House The palace was originally built in 1394,
community relations event. but much of it burned to the ground in a
A Korean civic group, the “International 1592 Japanese invasion.
We Love U Foundation” donated the gifts. In 1911, the Japanese only left 10
About 150 U.S. and Korean Augmentation buildings standing as construction began on
Jennifer Heatherly (center) gets a Certificate of Appreciation from Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall (right) to the U.S. Army Servicemembers were the Japanese administration building.
and Deputy Commander Don Moses Jan. 15. — U.S. Army photo by Kwon Pae-hyuk on hand at the ceremony to celebrate the Today, there are 330 buildings on the palace
Korean Lunar New Year. grounds, including the National Folk Museum.
USAG-Yongsan Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Heatherly “Some of our members brought out Visitors are free to roam the complex.
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Ingrid Riseley the idea to visit the U.S. Army,” said Lee The ceremonies of opening and closing the
Seung-An, We Love U Foundation general palace gate and changing of the guard happen
YONGSAN GARRISON — Jennifer make crafts and how to play games. manager. “They are out here defending a three times a day every day of the year, except
Heatherly donates her time volunteering for What impact does she have? foreign country.” Tuesdays, or in the event of rain.
the Hannam Village Library. She was also She provides educational benefit for Volunteers handed out gifts to those who The Foundation for the Preservation of
nominated for the USAG-Yongsan Volunteer the Hannam Village community. She Cultural Properties is the Republic of Korea
showed up, and packed the rest for delivery
of the Quarter for the 1st quarter. inspires literacy and spreads interest office with oversight of not only buildings
to various units.
Where does she volunteer? in books among the young kids in the and relics, but of the how Koreans used
“I knew that we do Good Neighbor
Hannam Village Library community. pomp and circumstance to rule the land.
program for Korean children and others,” The foundation reenacts historical
How many hours a week? Why does she volunteer? said Spc. Derek Coffman from 1st Signal
Heatherly averages three hours of She loves young children and feels ceremonies based on “careful and thorough
Brigade. “But I never expected them to do historical investigations.
volunteer work each week. happy reading books to them. She is
stuff back for us.” From November to February, the palace
What does she do? enthusiastic about exploring adventure
Mrs. Heatherly reads stories, sings songs USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave is open daily from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and closed
with children.
and makes crafts for preschoolers. If you would like to learn more about Hall said the Good Neighbor program is an on Tuesdays. The entrance fee is 3,000 won
She also conducts other activities on volunteer opportunities at Yongsan, important part of what the Garrison does. for adults and 1,500 won for children.
special days like Halloween, Thanksgiving call the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan “It builds a friendship between the To get to the palace, use the Seoul
and Christmas. She teaches children how to volunteer coordinator at 738-7510 two peoples, and strengthens the Korean Subway System Line 3, and then take Exit
American alliance,” he said. 5 at Gyeongbokgung Station.
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Think Fire Safety
F
olks, you need to know that
safety is our top priority. With
winter tempertures sinking to below
freezing, you might be tempted to use an
additional portable electric heater. But, I have
to tell you all such devices require approval
before use in government offices and on-base
residences.
The guidelines are outlined in AK Pamphlet
420-1, Paragraph 2-7 Fire Prevention and
Protection Program.
Bottom line: to use a portable electric
heater anywhere on the installation, you must
get approval in writing.
Further, these heaters, when permitted, will
be UL or FM listed, and will be of the type in
Hiking Korea: Exploring Dobong Mountain
By David McNally
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
For adventurers who want to explore
the peninsula, look no further than the
horizon. Koreans have a saying, “You will
see a mountain in Korea no matter where
you look.”
Here on this mountain range north of
Seoul, a trek up the trails is sort of a national
pastime.
A trip on the subway between Seoul and
Uijeongbu, offers a view to one of the most
prominent geographical features in the area.
It’s called “Dobongsan.”
The mountain’s solid rock face is a
spectacular and unique sight. Bukhansan
National Park oversees the many trails
throughout the mountain range.
For a challenging hike, many Koreans try
the Dobongsan entrance. On weekends, if
you arrive on Subway Line No. 1 or No. 7,
you will notice hundreds of Korean hikers
getting off at the same stop.
It’s rather easy to identify them because
they dress from head to toe in hiking garb.
Backpacks, vests, hats, canteens,
specialized hiking clothes, and even bells —
nothing is too exotic for the Korean hiker.
Follow the hikers across the street to
the ticket booth at the park entrance. The
entrance fee is less than a couple of thousand
Korean won per hiker.
Although the majority of signs in the park
are written in Korean, you will not have any
difficulty if you follow the crowds. Tip: The
mountain is up!
Good weather draws thousands to the
park on Sundays during the summer. But
a hardy number of folks make the trek in
winter too.
Park officials estimate more than 16,000
people take to the trails on a good day. Then,
Bukhansan National Park swells almost to
capacity. Yes, there are even traffic jams on
mountain trails — but with people.
During your trek to the park entrance
AREA II THE MORNING CALM
which the electrical circuitry is automatically
shut off if the unit is tipped over.
Power supply cords and plugs will be in
good condition, and the supply circuit will
be adequate for safe use. NFPA Standard
70, National Electric Code, is the minimum
requirement for electrical wiring and
equipment.
Only authorized electricians will install,
repair, and change electrical wiring, fittings,
or attachments.
Heaters must be located a minimum of 3
feet from combustible material. Clothing will
not be placed over heaters at any time.
For questions, call the USAG-Yongsan Fire
Department at 738-7900.
you will find a myriad of snack options:
cucumbers, kim-bob, rice and boiled eggs.
Many Koreans enter the park just to have
a picnic near the entrance. They set up small
day camps along the cool, mountain stream
that runs along the main trail.
Motivated hikers will find a challenge
in the trail to the top. The path turns more
austere the higher up you go. From well-
worn rock stairs to dirt slopes, the trail gets
more and more difficult.
About two-hours into the ascent you
come to an area with restroom facilities.
From this point the peak is another 700
meters, and the trail is more physically
taxing.
A trip to the peak is accomplished at your
own risk. An occasional rope is all the help
you can expect. If you attempt to climb to
the peak, it will test your rock-climbing
abilities.
The reward at the top is the view and a
cool breeze in your face. The hike is hardy
cardiovascular exercise.
If you drink enough water, you should be
soaked with sweat. Tip: Bring enough water
and avoid dehydration.
After a well-deserved rest, you begin
your trip down the mountain. This requires
extra caution and concentration. Your
knees may be weak from the stress of the
climb. Choosing which rock to step on
becomes essential — your descent becomes
a controlled fall.
Koreans are proud of their country and
what it offers. As you pass the hundreds of
fellow hikers up and down the mountain, you
will be greeted with smiles and salutations.
Although you may see an occasional
foreigner, not many choose to explore Korea
in this way.
Whether your hiking experience is
Dobongsan, or any other mountain in
Korea, a trip to the countryside can be a
rewarding experience. Hiking can be an
inexpensive way to get out and discover
Korea, and get in some healthy exercise.
 FEBRUARY 6, 2009 NEWS
Scouting Round-up for Korea Region
Boy Scouts of America
Korea District, Far East Council
Feb. 6-8 National Camp School, Japan (Cub Scouts)
Feb. 7 District Round Table, Yongsan
Feb. 8 Scout Sunday (Cub and Boy Scouts)
Feb. 11-12 National Camp School, Japan (Boy Scouts)
Feb. 16 District Bowl-a-thon, Yongsan Lanes (Cub Scouts)
Feb. 20-22 Klondike Derby, Camp Long (Boy Scouts)
Main event Feb. 21, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Nine events of Iditarod sled race, winter survival,
first aid, “turkey shoot” with hatchet/knife throws, Crazy Horse Stew, etc. Camp fire
with skits/songs that night. Awards on Feb. 22 8:30 - 10 a.m.
District Boy Scout competitions. A Korea Scout Troop will also join us.
Can accommodate media overnight in a building vs. sleeping in the cold outdoors with
prior notice.
For additional information visit the Korea District online at
http://www.koerabsa.org
Girl Scouts of America
Cookie Sales:
Every weekend from through Feb. 28 - Yongsan Main PX,
Yongsan Commissary, South Post Shopette
Jan. 31 Masquerade Ball, Underground, Main Post Club, 6-11 p.m. - billed as a 'Me
and My Pal' dance - beautiful dresses, masks, dancing, and buffet.
Feb. 16 USA Girl Scouts Overseas Adult Volunteers - Good Neighbor Program
with Girl Scouts of Korea - training class for young university students who will
become future Girl Scout leaders in their elementary schools. This is the second
meeting. We had them in October for Outdoor I, II, III training. During this session
we will be discussing non-traditional holidays on both the US and ROK side, making
crafts suitable for elementary age Scouts and preparing a simple lunch at the GS Hut,
B-4257,
on South Post, Yongsan.
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23 classes at Seoul American Elementary School
learn importance of healthy habits
By Marianne Campano
65th Medical Brigade
Last week twenty three classes at Seoul
American Elementary School learned
more than science, English and arithmetic.
They learned about the importance of
hand washing and covering their cough to
prevent disease and stay healthy. Public
health nurses, DOD civilian nurses, Junior
Officer Council nurses, school nurses and
staff from Force Health Protection and
Preventive Medicine all volunteered to First Lt. Nikki Armstrong, 65th Medical Brigade,
make this learning event possible. demonstrates the effectiveness of hand-washing
Students were filled with questions and
on a student at Seoul American Elementary
comments, and were especially engaged by School. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S.
a science experiment using a petrie dish to
Army photo by Marianne Campano
demonstrate how much bacteria they had
on their hands before and after washing. disease prevention or on hand washing
The volunteers teaching were equally presentations, please contact health
enthusiastic about the day, and were promotion coordinator, Marianne
inquiring about more opportunities to Campano, Force Health Protection and
teach this topic. Preventive Medicine, Public Health
For more information on respiratory Nursing 736-6693
AVOTEC: Army selected for educational pilot program
The Army has been selected by Congress to participate in an education pilot program
designed to provide additional ways to expand education opportunities. Soldiers, officers and
Wounded Warriors serving on active-duty, to include National Guard and Reserve Soldiers
on extended active-duty, may acquire technical, vocational, or advanced training and re-
training. This short-term pilot program is intended to provide training in high-demand
career fields to help Soldiers find employment after they transition out of the Army. Army
Education is working with technical and community colleges throughout the United States to
build upon existing programs and develop new pilot re-training in career occupations, such as
rehabilitation, nursing, medical technology, and other health care occupations. Although the
Army Vocational/Technical website launched Jan. 15, Army Education Centers and Soldier
Family Assistance Centers will begin assisting Soldiers with enrollment beginning Feb. 1.
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Veterans services available in Korea Yongsan Health Clinic moving

‘We’re here because you’re here!’ g Due to a $2.75 million dollar building renovation, the Yongsan Health Clinic will close its

doors at noon on Friday, Feb. 13.

Special to the Morning Calm
When you joined the military you agreed
to serve your country and in exchange the
military agreed to pay you and provide you
BDD Unit also briefs members on veterans
benefits such as the VA Home Loan, the
Post/911 GI Bill, Foreign Medical Program,
health care and other topics that relate to VA
entitlements.
g The Yongsan Health Clinic will re-open at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at its new location:
121st Ccombat Support Hospital, Ground Floor
g Sick Call by Appointment starts Wednesday, Feb. 18

with some allowances. More importantly,
the United States government agreed that
if you met the terms of your agreed upon
service then you would be awarded the
status of “veteran” and all the rights and
benefits that go with that title.
Here in Korea, those Servicemembers
departing the military have one of the best
benefits available to all military members.
The Department of Veteran Affairs has a
Benefits Delivery at Discharge office located
at USAG-Yongsan. This office has over
the last seven years processed more than
2,700 applications for disability claims for
Servicemembers assigned in Korea.
The office is open Monday thru Friday
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for lunch
(11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.) and national
holidays in building 4037 just up the hill
from the Dragon Hill Lodge. The office has
a staff of six dedicated employees working to
help resolve questions and process claims in
a timely manner. This includes the primary
duty of providing to those individuals
departing active duty the information
and assistance they need to complete an
application for disability compensation. The
Please note, you don’t need to come to The Appointment Line opens daily at 6 a.m. The YHC Appointment Line can be reached at
Yongsan to learn about your VA benefits. 737-3331** Soldiers will receive a same day appointment for 7-11:20 a.m.
The Veteran Service Representatives who **Note – this phone line will not be activated until Feb. 18.
work at Yongsan travel to many installations
in Korea monthly to conduct briefings. To
find out when a member will be in your area,
Army members just need to contact their
February is American Heart Month
ACAP center and Air Force members should By Jean Dumoulin and actually begin when you are young.
contact the Airman and Family Readiness 65th Medical Brigade Several factors commonly referred
to as risk factors, affect a person’s chance
Center. We also visit Navy/USMC sites on
Heart disease is the of developing heart disease. These risk
a periodic basis.
leading cause of death factors include tobacco use, an unhealthy
If any organization has a need for a special
for both men and diet and poor nutrition, age, high
briefing they should contact the VA office at
women in the United blood pressure, high cholesterol, gender,
738-5121 to make the arrangements. We
States. According sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, unhealthy
will make presentations for Commander
to the Centers for weight or Body Mass Index and a family
Calls or other special briefings. We also
Disease Control and Prevention reports history of heart disease. The more risk
participate in Retiree Appreciation Day, Job
in 2008 an estimated 770,000 Americans factors you have puts you at an increased
Fair events, etc. subject to staff availability.
will have a heart attack and 430,000 will risk for developing heart disease.
Veteran: That’s one title that all who’ve
have a recurrent attack. Although the risk Some risk factors are controllable and
served or will serve share in common. The
of developing coronary heart disease CHD some cannot be controlled for example, men
VA staff is here to help veterans maximize
the benefits they’ve earned. If not for the increases with age, the processes that lead to
Veteran, there would be no Department of the development of CHD develop over time – See HEART, Page 18 –
Veterans Affairs. “We’re here because you’re
here!” For questions about entitlements or
assistance in submitting a claim, please call
738-5121.

Department of Veteran Affairs Benefits Delivery at Discharge office

at USAG-Yongsan: 738-5121

Feb. 6 - 12

LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Four Christmases Day Earth Stood Still Delgo
CASEY (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. Mall Cop Day the Earth Stood Still No Show
No Show
Mall Cop Mall Cop Punshier: War Zone (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13 ) 7:30 p.m.
730-7354 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m.
(PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Marley & Me Bedtime Stories

HENRY Marley & Me (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 3 p.m. Twilight
(PG13) 7 p.m. Twilight (R) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
Bedtime Stories
768-7724 (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Mall Cop Delgo (PG) 3:30 p.m. Delgo (PG) 3:30 p.m. Day the Earth Stood Still Role Models Role Models
HUMPHREYS Mall Cop Mall Cop
Day the Earth Stood Still
(R) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (R) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
(PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.
753-7716 (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m.

HOVEY Twilight Punisher: War Zone Notorious Sex Drive Bride Wars
(PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7p.m. No Show (R) 7 p.m. No Show (NR) 7 p.m.
730-5412

Bedtime Stories Twilight Transporter 3 Twilight

KUNSAN (PG) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
(PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
782-4987 Sex Drive (R) 8:30 p.m.

Bride Wars Marley & Me (PG) 1 p.m. Marley & Me

OSAN (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG) 1 / 3:30 p.m. Yes Man Yes Man Seven Pounds Seven Pounds
Bride Wars (NR) 3:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Day the Earth Stood Still Transporter 3 (PG13) 9:30 p.m. Bride Wars (NR) 6 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
784-4930 (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Transporter 3 (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Bride Wars
RED CLOUD (PG13) 7 p.m. Four Christmases Punisher: War Zone Madagascar 2 Boy in Striped Pajamas Mall Cop
Day Earth Stood Still (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (PG13) 9:30 p.m.

Quantum of Solace Marley and Me Marley and Me

STANLEY (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. Bedtime Stories Notorious Twilight
(PG13) 7 p.m.
Soul Men Bedtime Stories (PG) 7 p.m. No Show (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Saw V
732-5565 (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG) 9 p.m.

Day Earth Stood Still Day Earth Stood Still Four Christmases Four Christmases
Taken Taken Taken (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. Austraila Austraila Quantum of Solace Quantum of Solace
Boy in the Striped Pajamas Delgo Delgo (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. Soul Men Soul Men Transporter 3 Transporter 3
(R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
NOTE: Memorial Chapel Worship Services are relocation
Protestant Services Feb. 9-29. For more information, call Memorial Chapel at 725- NOTE: Services will be held in the Protestant Services
8182/4076 or the Religious Support Office, 738-3011. Super Gym until further notice.
Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Protestant Services Protestant Services Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel Collective Protestant 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Protestant Sunday Collective Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
School-Coffee House Sunday 0800 Hospital Chapel (Liturgical) 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel
0930 (Korean) Hannam Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Contemporary
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Wednesday 1130 Bible Study-Coffee House 1100 Hospital Chapel (Episcopal/Luthern) Contemporary 1800 Freedom Chapel Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Gospel 1030 K-16 Chapel KATUSA Korean
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel 1100 Hannam Village Chapel Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Wednesday 1800 Gospel Bible Study Contemporary Korean
Stanley Chapel Sunday 1000 Multi Purpose Training Facility Wednesday 1730 Freedom Chapel
Thurday 1900 Gospel Practice Wednesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Stanley Chapel Gospel 1200 South Post Chapel (Bible Study) Mass
COGIC Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Catholic Services
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel Mass 1130 Camp Carroll
KATUSA
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel Daily 1145 Freedom Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium United Pentecostal (UPCI) Sunday 0930 Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1500 South Post Chapel 1700 Camp Eagle Chapel Jewish
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
1700 Suwaon Air Base Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel KATUSA Jewish army.mil, 723-6707
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel Thursday 1830 Memorial Chapel For information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss, avi.weiss@korea.
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel army.mil, 723-6707
Episcopal
Catholic Mass Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Catholic Services The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Mass United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and
Orthodox Service Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
1st and 2nd Sundays 1000 Old Hovey Chapel 1130 Mass suspended for two Sundays
Later Day Saints Saturday 1700 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel
Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital Chapel www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
Jewish 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel for helpful links and information.
Jewish Services
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel

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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Warriors in Area I witness Superbowl XLIII

Soldiers, Civilians and Family members take time out to watch the 43rd playing of the Superbowl in USAG-Casey’s Gateway Club Feb. 2. — U.S. Army photo by Jack Loudermilk

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs

USAG-CASEY — Soldiers, Civilians

and Family members celebrated a sports
national pastime Feb. 2 when they took off
their busy schedules to witness football’s
greatest spectacle, the Supebowl. Family
Morale, Welfare and Recreation in Area I
made extra efforts to make sure all Soldiers
and Family members would have the
opportunity to take in the event by offering
free breakfast, or brunch and watch the
game in Community Activity Centers, clubs
and in the field.
“We loaded a wide-screen television
in a truck early in the morning to take to
Rodriguez Range,” said Randy Behr, USAG-
(From left) Elena Blessig buys a door prize ticket from BOSS volunteers, Spc. Darren Stanhope,
RC sports manager. “We want to make sure
USAG-RC BOSS president, Pfc. Zachary Sparks and Pfc. Ashley Mehr during the Superbowl
everyone can enjoy the game.”
party at USAG-RC’s Mitchell’s Club Feb. 2. — U.S. Army photo by Jack Loudermilk
“We make the Superbowl a special event
every year at the Gateway Club,” said Avelina
Richardson, club manager. “We have a free
breakfast beginning at 6 a.m. Also, many
door prizes to give away, most from the
Miller Brewing Co, and both Cardinals and
Steelers team jerseys to raffle off. The team
jerseys and the two NFL footballs signed
by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were
bought by the USAG-Casey CAC, with
which we teamed together for this year’s
event.”
Because the Miller Co. was so generous
with giving promotional prizes to the
Gateway Club, Richardson decided to share
the items with all the other clubs in Area I Mathew Mosca stands with his NFL football Sgt. 1st Class Gabriel Cardenas, Alpha GSTB Sgt. 1st Class Regenal McGrif, HHC 2ID
presenting the Superbowl. signed by the Dallas Cowboy’s Cheerleaders cheers at the final touchdown made by the cheers at the final touchdown made by the
“All other prizes, more than a dozen he won during the Superbowl party in USAG- Cardinals during the Superbowl party held in Steelers during the Superbowl party in USAG-
different kinds, were given by FMWR Casey’s Gateway Club Feb. 2. — U.S. Army USAG-RC’s Mitchell’s Feb. 2. — U.S. Army RC’s Mitchell’s Club Feb. 2. — U.S. Army
marketing,” Richardson said. photo by Jim Cunningham photo by Jack Loudermilk photo by Jack Loudermilk
 Republic of Korea — U.S. Army Installation Guide

Online Resources for U.S. Army Garrisons (USAG) in Korea

Official Website (IMCOM-K)............... http://imcom.korea.army.mil

Welcome Videos and News................ www.youtube.com/imcomkorearegion

www.break.com/imcomkorea
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Social Networking (Army Korea)........ www.myspace.com/imcomkorea

www.facebook.com/imcomkorea
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KLW from Page 1 HEART from Page 14

Upcoming Events
in U.S. Forces Korea
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Today Rodriguez Range,
DFAC, noon - 2 p.m.
USAG-Casey,
Carey Fitness Center, 7 p.m.
Feb. 7 Camp Bonifas,
DFAC, noon -1:30 p.m.
Camp Stanely,
Reggie's, 4 - 5 p.m.
USAG-Red Cloud,
Fitness Center, 7 p.m.
Feb. 8 USAG-Humphreys,
Super Gym, 6 p.m.
Feb. 9 Lunch with Soldiers in DFAC,
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Office Visits, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
IMCOM-Korea KLW Winners:
Print Categories:
News: First place was Robert H. McElroy,
USAG-Humphreys. Second and Third
place was Ken Fidler, USAG-Yongsan.
Feature: First place was Kenneth Hall,
USAG-H. Second place was the USAG-
Yongsan Public Affairs Office and David
McNally, USAG-Y. Third place was Sgt.
Im Jin-Min, USAG-Y.
Commentary: First place was Susan Sil-
pasornprasit, IMCOM-K. Second place
was Cpl. Lee Min-hwi.
Sports: First place was Cpl. Lee Min-hwi,
USAG-Y. Second place was Ken Fidler,
USAG-Y
Single or Stand-alone photo: First place
was Sgt. Gretchen N. Goodrich, US-
AG-H. Second place was Cpl. Choi Ke-
un-woo, USAG-Y. Third place was Robert
H. McElroy, USAG-H.
Photojournalism: First place was Cpl.
Choi Keun-woo, USAG-Y. Second and
Third place was David McNally, USAG-Y.
Art/Graphics in Support of a
Publication: First and Second place was
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Office. Third
place was Slade Walters, IMCOM-K.
Stringer: First place was Joni Ramsey,
USAG-H. Second place was Katy Hussey-
Slonaker, USAG-Y.
Contribution by a Stringer: First and Sec-
ond place was Michel Mooney, USAG-H.
Web-based Publication: First place was
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Office.
men are at a great risk of developing
heart disease at a younger age then
women. People who have a family his-
tory of heart disease are at an increased
risk due to genetics and hereditary fac-
tors. As you age the risk for developing
heart disease also increases.
The good news is heart disease is pre-
ventable and you can lower your risk by
making healthy lifestyle changes. There
are several healthy lifestyle behaviors
you can follow to reduce your risk for
developing heart disease. The following
are tips to reduce your risk and improve
your heart health:
g Don’t smoke, dip or chew, and if
you do, stop
g Maintain a healthy body weight and
a healthy BMI: BMI less than 25
g Choose a diet low in saturated fat,
trans fat and cholesterol
g
Exercise regularly, at least 30 minutes
most days of the week
g Manage stress – try deep breathing,
relaxation techniques or exercise to re-
duce stress levels
New Media Initiatives: First place was
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs Office.
First Place Broadcast Categories:
Radio Spot: Slade Walters, IMCOM-K
TV Info Program: IMCOM-K PAO
TV Spot: Slade Walters
g Control blood pressure levels: less
than 120/80 mmHg
g Control diabetes: fasting glucose: less
than 99 mg/dL
g Control cholesterol levels
g Total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/
Dl
g LDL (bad) cholesterol less than 100
mg/dL
g HDL (good) cholesterol: 40 mg/dL
or higher
g Schedule regular visits with your
doctor or healthcare provider and get
preventive screenings.
For additional information, visit
www.Americanheart.org and
http://cdc.gov or contact the
local Health Promotion office:
Area I: Capt. Travers 753-6796
Area II: Ms.Campano736-6693
Area III: Ms. Dumoulin 753-7657
Area IV: Capt. Smith 753-8355
Civilian Broadcaster of the Year:
Slade Walters
TV Newsbreak: Slade Walters
TV Graphics: Slade Walters
First place winners from 8th Army and
IMCOM-K will go on to compete at the
Army level of Public Affairs competition.

Camp Carroll, Gym, 7 p.m.
Feb. 10 Lunch with Soldiers in DFAC,
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Camp Walker,
Gym, 7 p.m.
Feb. 11 USAG-Yongsan,
Collier Field House, 7 p.m.
Yung Joc performance Executive Officer, was seen conducting
Feb. 24 Chinhae Naval Base,
Duffy’s, 7 p.m.
Feb. 25 Osan Air Base,
TBD
Feb. 26 USAG-Humphreys,
Tommy D’s, 8 p.m.
Feb. 27 USAG-Casey,
Reggie’s, 7 p.m.
Eagle's Dare Battalion ‘builds’ unit cohesion
By PV2 Audrey Hamilton
Charlie Battery, 3-2 ADA BN
On a typical Saturday night, the 3-2
Air Defense Artillery Battalion Soldiers on
Suwon Air Base can usually be found at
the Recreation Center, hanging out with
friends in the barracks, or shopping in
Songtan. That was not the case on Jan. 24,
when 1st Lt. Derek Walsh, Charlie Battery
barracks checks. Apparently the new fallen
snow had brought back childhood memo-
ries as he took a snow shovel from the CQ
area and ventured outside to begin laying
the foundations for a masterpiece. Within
half an hour, other Soldiers from Charlie
Battery joined in.
Midafternoon the following Sun-
day, the Soldiers continued their project.
Throughout the day, other C Battery Sol-
diers joined in - providing pizza for dinner,
hot cappachinos from the cooks on night
shift and of course, manpower. Hour after
hour the igloo grew taller and onlookers
from the other units of the 3-2 ADA BN
began referring to it as “Fort Charlie.” That
was until Lieutenant Walsh came up with
the perfect name - “Doin it Bigloo.” After a
Private 1st Class Kathiana Best steadies Spc.
Nickolas Sprague as he prepares to recieve
another “brick” from 1st Lt. Derek Walsh and
Spc. William Mann. Visit www.flickr.com/im-
comkorea. — U.S. Army photo by PV2 Au-
drey Hamilton, C 3-2 ADA BN
combined total of about 14 hours of work,
Lieutenant Walsh, with the help of Spc.
Nickolas Sprague, Pfc. Jonathon Whelan,
Spc. William Mann, Pfc. Kathiana Best,
Spc. Skye Gibson, Spc. Jarrod Dutrow and
Private Audrey Hamilton (BN BOSS Presi-
dent) posted the Charlie Battery Guidon at
the igloo. Just then, Capt. Stephen Mercer
and 1st Sgt. Jerry Woodley were approach-
ing to gaze upon what some said was “Su-
won's very own ice bar.” The Soldiers wel-
comed their commander and first sergeant
to “Doin it Bigloo” and encouraged them
to have a seat on the ice couches.
Capt. Mercer chimed saying, “You
know, I've seen a lot of things, but I have
not seen anything on Suwon that makes
me more proud than that Bigloo out there.
A lot of people put a lot of hard work into
that, and I'm proud of them.”
Private Best claimed that although it
was the first Non-BOSS sponsored event
that she has taken part in, she was quite
proud of what was accomplished. “BOSS is
doing it big, except not as big as this ‘Doin
it Bigloo.’”
Now you see why Suwon was named
Best Installation and is home to the Best
Installation BOSS President in the Korea
Region for 2009.

18th Medical Command renovation announcements

Dental Clinic renovation: As part of our ongoing efforts to improve dental care,
the USAG-Yongsan, Dental Clinic #3 will undergo extensive renovation and will be
closed through February. During this facility upgrade, patients will continue to re-
ceive the full spectrum of dental care at Dental Clinic #2, which is located adjacent
to gate #17 (near Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital). Thank you for your
understanding as we improve the facility to better serve you. Points of contact are
Lt. Col. Chin Lin at 736-5221 or Col. John Marley at 736-4779.
Veterinary Clinic renovation: As part of our ongoing efforts to improve veterinary care,
the USAG-Yongsan, Veterinary Clinic is currently under extensive renovation. During this fa-
cility upgrade, the clinic will remain open and provide full service clinic vaccinations and sick
call appointments only. No surgery appointments will be available at this time. Renovations
are projected to be completed in February. Thank you for your understanding as we improve
the facility to better serve you. Points of contact are Maj. Franklin or Sgt. 1st Class Maturey,
who can be reached at 738-4257.
FEBRUARY 6, 2009
Year of the NCO
‘Prepare your Soldiers to fill your shoes’
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — Tens of
thousands young men and women join
the U.S. Army each year with the hopes of
maximizing their professional potentials as
Soldiers, capitalizing on the training and
educational opportunities the Army has to
offer. But there’s another part of a Soldiers’
total Army experience, found in their
support of Army community activities.
Sgt. 1st Class Leticia Smalls, a medic
with Headquarters Service Company, 3rd
Military Intelligence Battalion was recently
recognized as Active Duty Volunteer of the
1st Quarter for her efforts supporting youth
programs at USAG-Humphreys.
“Sgt. 1st Class Smalls has always found
time in her busy military schedule to
volunteer her time coaching youth sports
teams,” said Carlos Ruiz, director of Youth
Sports and Fitness at USAG-Humphreys.
“In addition, she always finds time to help
the youth center during cooking clubs and
special events. She’s taught our youth life
skills such as safety, health, self-discipline,
sportsmanship and teamwork.”
Smalls said she volunteers to support
youth activities because her experience as
a mother of two (and expecting her third
child in March) gives her unique insights
to mentor young children. Smalls relates
her youth program successes to the training,
experience, leadership and communication
ability she has grown for many years in the
NCO Corps developing Soldiers.
“I believe that a critical part of being an
NCO is being approachable,” said Smalls.
“If you’re not approachable, your Soldiers
AAFES, BOSS bring new Burger King to Soldiers at MP Hill
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — “We go
where you go!” The familiar catch-phrase
seen on military installations around
the world has established itself for the
convenience of Soldiers who live in the
barracks on MP Hill in the form of a new
Burger King restaurant.
The idea for the facility began as an
initiative from the Better Opportunity
for Single Soldiers program, and garnered
support from the Army and Air Force
Exchange Service. The establishment operates
out of a trailer, not unlike in appearance to
the Army’s battlefield containerized kitchens,
and like the CK, requires only four workers
and one supervisor to run it.
This latest effort by BOSS and AAFES
to meet the needs of its military community
opened Jan. 28 at the intersection of
Garrison and Perimeter roads. Hours of
operation are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday
through Friday. AAFES General Manager
Rick Fair said weekend service could be
added if there is a demand.
“It’s really exciting for me to be here at
this time and watch everything build,” said
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are not going to be able to talk to you and
put their trust in you and know that you’ve
‘got their back.’ You always want to prepare
your Soldiers to fill in your shoes, and if
you’re not training them and giving them
the best tools of leadership, then you’re not
doing enough for them,” she said.
Smalls said being approachable enables
Soldiers in her unit to be more involved with
how their missions progress.
“Most of the time I ask my Soldiers what
they think about the way we accomplish our
tasks and give them the chance to develop
ways to improve our mission readiness,”
she said.
Smalls says everyone should serve at
least two years in the military to get a better
understanding of the pride of America, and
take the learning experiences the Army has
to offer.
“I think it’s important to understand what
the short-term and long-term educational
goals of our new Soldiers are,” said Smalls.
“Because I’ve been in the Army awhile, I
can tell new Soldiers what opportunities
are available to them and encourage them
to take as many courses as they can. The
Army trains us to be Soldiers, but we must
also take advantage of Army educational
programs and Army training to not only
run missions effectively, but also prepare
ourselves for life after Army.”
Smalls originally enlisted for two years,
but early-career mentors inspired her to
stay Army. Sgt. 1st Class Leticia Smalls, HSC, 3rd MI Bn. displays her active-duty volunteer of the quarter
“Sometimes I look back on the 14 years award presented during a ceremony Jan. 23. — U.S. Army photo courtesy Alex Ruiz
I’ve served and can’t believe I’ve made it this about their Soldiers and the morale of the knows what the left hand is doing – both
far,” she said. “My first company commander company. They always told us if we needed showing young Soldiers how to excel – and
and first sergeant really motivated me to stay anything we could call on them, and to me, Soldiers believe ‘I can do that, I can be where
Army and it was because they truly cared having a command where the right hand they are,’ you’ll have great morale.”
Song, Song-in, AAFES food court manager,
and the AAFES team for the work put into
establishing the facility to offer an additional
dining choice to Soldiers and Civilians living
and working around the MP Hill area.
“This is a great addition for MP Hill, and
though the hours are only 11 a.m. until 7
p.m. Monday through Friday, if you’re using
it, the AAFES general manger will extend it,”
said Frodsham. “So, the more you eat and
spend, the more hours you’ll have. If you
want it open on weekends, all you have to
do is tell him and they’ll give it a try as this
is a business-based operation.”
The Better Opportunity for Single
Soldier program meets every week to
develop solutions to improve quality of life
for Soldiers here and the new Burger King
restaurant at MP Hill is a result of one of
those meetings.
“This is a result of a BOSS initiated
project,” said USAG-Humphreys Command
Soldiers and Civilians formally opened a new Burger King restaurant during a ribbon-cutting Sergeant Major Jason K. Kim. “During one
ceremony at MP Hill Jan. 28. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. of our BOSS meetings, Soldiers asked about
Download this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall having a Burger King by MP Hill, and we
Fair. “What a fantastic installation this is we’ll expand its service hours to meet worked with AAFES and now the idea has
going to be and this is just one effort we’re community needs.” come to fruition. This is an enhancement to
putting out here to help everyone get along USAG-Humphreys Deputy Garrison the quality of life for Soldiers who live and
and if customers utilize this new facility, Commander David Frodsham thanked Fair, work at MP Hill.”
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News & Notes Humphreys community bands together during snowstorm

Family Housing Town Hall Meeting
The next USAG-Humphreys Family Housing Town
Hall Meeting will be held Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The
meeting will take place at the Community Activity
Center. Everyone is invited!

Job Interview Preparation Class

Army Community Service is offering a hands-on
experience class with role-play interview activities
as well as interview preparation techniques. The
class will be held Feb. 10 at Bldg. 311 at 9 a.m.

Newcomers Brief
February’s Newcomers Brief and Spouses
Orientation Seminar will be conducted together
Feb. 10, starting 8 a.m. at the Super Gym. For
mroe information, contact USAG-Humphreys Army
Community Service at 753-8401.

Aviation Birthday Ball
The Morning Calm Chapter of the Army Aviation
Association of America will sponsor the Aviation
Birthday Ball Friday, Apr. 17 at the Grand Hyatt
Hotel in Seoul. Social begins at 5:15 p.m. and
dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. The attire is mess dress,
dress blues or Class A’s, or formal civilian dress.
Tickets are $45 each. The event is open to all 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade Servicemembers, Civilian
employees, and Families. For more information,
contact Capt. Laura McKenna at 753-5863.
Homeschooling Spouses’ Get-Together
The Homeschooling Spouses’ Get-Together for
February will focus on the topic of “Loving our
children unconditionally: is it possible?” Come for
food, friendship, and encouragement from other
homeschooling spouses. The get-together will
be held Monday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
Bldg. 510 Apt. 108. For more information, contact
Elisabeth Townley at 010-3144-0352 or e-mail
elisabethtownley@yahoo.com. This event is
sponsored by USAG-Humphreys Chapel.
EDIS Well Baby Clinic
The Educational and Developmental Intervention
Services is offering a clinic on raising your baby.
Clinic is held every third Friday of the month from
2 to 4 p.m. by individual appointment only. To sign
up, call EDIS at 738-4422.
Stress Management Classes
ACS offers weekly stress management classes
Thursdays from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Bldg. 311.
Sessions are designed to help individuals learn
more effective ways for handling stress in everyday
life. All ID Card holders are eligible for the course.
Contact ACS at 753-8401 for more information.
Change in Sick Call Hours
75th Medical Company Area Support, U.S. Army
Health Clinic - USAG-Humphreys announces
a change in sick call hours. Sick call hours are
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Fridays.
There will be no sick call Thursdays. In the event
of an emergency, dial 119 if living off post, 911
if living on post or call the After Hours Clinic at
0505-753-8111.
New Humphreys Flickr Web site
Want to get copies of photos of a community
event? It’s easy now that USAG-Humphreys
has its own Flickr photo-sharing webpage. To
view or download your own high-resolution
images of community events go to: www.
flickr.com/usaghumphreys. USAG-Humphreys
Public Affairs Office will post images weekly.
Call 754-8598 for more information.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and
photos in The Morning Calm Weekly
and on the USAG-Humphreys Command
Channel. Please send any information
or products to Ken Hall at the USAG-
Humphreys Public Affairs Office at 754-8847
or kenneth.david.hall@korea.army.mil.
A utility worker with USAG-Humphreys buildings and grounds plows the sidewalks outside the Super Gym Jan. 27. About a dozen Korean
workers volunteered to support the snow removal effort throughout the Lunar New Year weekend. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall
By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — Dozens of
Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members,
side-by-side with Korean Directorate
of Public Works employees plowed and
shoveled several days and nights after a heavy
snowfall fell across Area III during Lunar
New Year holiday weekend.
As much as 10 inches of snow piled up,
leaving thousands of USAG-Humphreys
area residents stuck in their homes while
all roads in the area quickly froze over as
temperatures fell below 20 degrees.
“Early Saturday morning, we got a call
from the Humphreys operations desk,
and they notified our safety office that we
needed to assess the roads,” said Al Stilley,
USAG-Humphreys safety specialist. “We
drove around as part of our assessment of
the conditions and after our test the road
condition was quickly elevated to ‘red’ as
the snow kept falling.”
Though the Korean work force enjoyed
time off for the Lunar New Year holiday,
those who were still in the area answered
calls for snow removal support from DPW
to help the Humphreys community dig itself
out for safe travel.
“Prior to the weekend we met with our
foreman from Buildings and Grounds, So,
Chong Hwan, and Kim, Tong Su, our motor
ACS recognizes Soldiers, Civilians for outstanding volunteerism
By Pfc. Kim, Hyung-joon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS — Army
Community Service honored five
Volunteers of the Quarter Jan. 23.
David W. Frodsham, USAG-Humphreys
deputy to the garrison commander,
presented the awards at a ceremony
recognizing the selfless volunteerism
of the five members held at the new
Humphreys Family Readiness Center.
Awardees by category are (from left to
right): Clarence G. Johnson, retiree, Sgt.
1st Class Letitia M. Smalls, active-duty
military, Dottie Rasmusson, civilian,
and Dustin Sickels, youth. Awardee not
pictured is KATUSA Volunteer of the
Quarter Sgt. Shin, Hyung-sub. — U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Hyung-joon
pool foreman to determine who would be
available in the area in case of the need for
snow removal response,” said Ron Tichota,
USAG-Humphreys chief of operations and
maintenance division, DPW.
Tichota determined about half of
the USAG-Humphreys assigned Korean
equipment operators and half of the roads
and grounds personnel were out of the area
on holiday.
“We called in additional building and
grounds craftsmen to help with sand mixing,
filling our sand spreaders and also placing
sand from our staged sand boxes located
throughout the garrison,” said Tichota. “It
worked out great and we were able to keep
the priorities on the airfield open and main
thoroughfares on the garrison open if the
Fire Department or Ambulance would have
had to respond to an emergency. We were
able to manage both airfield snow removal
operations and garrison streets effectively.”
“There were Koreans working day
and night to make sure our Soldiers were
able to do their missions,” said J. Michael
Lineberger, Directorate of Plans, Training,
Mobility and Security director. “Korean
workers were out at 7 pm during Lunar New
Year’s Day helping to shovel and plow out
the roads and sidewalks around Humphreys
American School and the child day care
center so buses, children and their parents
would be able to drop off their kids to those
locations on time the next day.”
HAS Principal Joyce Diggs had just
returned from emergency leave in the U.S.
at the end of the snowfall and rallied DPW
and HAS staff to help the school prepare its
grounds for safe access.
“I came in on Monday during Lunar
New Year and with everyone being on
holiday it could have put a big monkey
wrench in everything but DPW still came
out to clear the driveway so the buses could
come in,” said Diggs. “I sent out an e-mail
to the staff and told them that if anyone had
a shovel, to bring it in – not to ask them to
actually shovel snow – because I was going
to get out there and shovel snow myself just
to try and clear some of the high-traffic areas
out to prevent slips and falls from ice.”
Diggs said during the early morning
hours before students came to class after the
holiday weekend, volunteers helped shovel
out pathways and spread dirt out to make
walking safe.
“We all helped out in our own way, and
American and KATUSA Soldiers worked
as many as 13 hours during the Monday
holiday to help us get the area around the
school ready for the opening bell Tuesday
morning,” said Diggs. “We want our kids to
be safe, and our colleagues to be safe and you
could feel the community come together
and we’re going to do what needs to be done
because school needs to continue.”
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MPRC live-fire gunnery

Aviators, support teams battle for top efficiency
By Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

USAG-HUMPHREYS — Apache
pilots from 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
improved their marksmanship during a
live-fire gunnery exercise at Area I’s multi-
purpose range complex recently.
The goal of Apache pilots during aerial
gunneries is to hit as many targets as possible.
The crew achieving the highest score on the
range is declared “Top Gun.”
As the battle for target accuracy waged
in the skies above the MPRC, another
equally competitive battle was taking
place on the ground between two teams of
armament Soldiers from Delta Company,
4th Battalion, 2nd CAB.
Twenty-seven Soldiers made up the
armament platoon manning the forward
arming and refueling point in two, 12-hour
shifts during this training exercise. They
provided the necessary resources the pilots
needed to accomplish their mission as they
battled for “Top Gun” status.
During the exercise, FARP Soldiers
competed to see which team could perform
at a higher level, challenging themselves
to see who could get their aircraft landed,
loaded and launched the quickest, while Sgt. Kenneth Darmer, an AH-64D armament/electrical/avionics repairer, with Delta Co., 4th Battalion, 2nd CAB, prepares an Apache aircraft for
keeping safety and competence in mind. its next firing cycle during training at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, January 21. During the training event, Darmer and his team worked on the
“We want to perfect our craft also,” forward arming and refueling point, or FARP, and helped load the Apaches with munitions and fuel. Download this photo and find more photos
said Sgt. Kenneth Darmer, an AH-64D from other events at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable
armament/electrical/avionics repairer with to Darmer, competition in training helps armament/electrical/avionics repairer with next firing cycle.
D. Co., 4th Bn, 2nd CAB serving with the Soldiers prepare for battle when deployed. D. Co., 4th Bn, 2nd CAB. “But if you can Even though neither team admits who
FARP’s day team. “This exercise is a good Soldiers on the night shift team were do it in the dark, it really makes you faster was best, Ortegon said both teams just
opportunity for the ground guys to compete optimistic their training would give them for day-time missions.” pushed hard to get the aircraft in the air.
in our own rivalry.” a performance edge during future daylight According to Ortegon, the competition Live-fire gunnery training exercises like
While deployed in support of Operation FARP operations. on the ground helped each Soldier become these provide U.S. forces on the ground and
Iraqi Freedom, Darmer honed his skills “Working in the dark is pretty difficult, more adept at dealing with the conditions in the air the chance to train at a higher level
at a FARP, resupplying Apaches in an even with our “chem-lights” and headlamps,” – whether it’s ice, wind or darkness – while and be better-prepared for deployment to a
unpredictable environment. According said Sgt. Daniel Ortegon, an AH-64D ensuring their Apaches are ready for the hostile environment.

One child’s act of kindness brings comfort to homeless animals

By Ken Hall
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

USAG-HUMPHREYS — When Alison Donnelly

asked her son Robert what he wanted for his ninth birthday,
she wasn’t quite prepared for the response she received.
Robert told her instead of getting toys and games – a
boon to any child’s arsenal of fun – he wanted his parents
to buy food and toys for the animals at the Osan Air Base
Animal shelter.
And they did just that.
“We’ve talked about making donations and my husband
and I suggested to Robert that maybe the Osan Animal
shelter would be a good place to start,” said Alison.
Robert agreed and decided his birthday would be the
perfect occasion to make donations, and presents for him
should instead be given to animals at the shelter. It also
helped Robert solve a challenge he faced at home.
“I have a lot of stuff in my room, and it would be easier
to clean my room if I didn’t have so much around,” said
Robert. “I’m glad we gave to the shelter, and I plan on doing
it again next year.”
The Donnelly’s bounty of support was a welcome gesture
for the shelter.
“We received great stuff from the Donnelly Family,” said
(from left to right) The Donnelly family, Alison, Matthew, Robert, Regan and Maj. Robert Donnelly, HHC 2nd CAB donates a Danni Armstrong, volunteer coordinator Osan Air Base
bounty of pet supplies to the Osan Air Base animal shelter Jan. 30. Robert, who celebrated his ninth birthday last week asked shelter. “They donated dog and cat food, treats, towels, toys,
instead of toys, his Family buy supplies to help the animals at the shelter. — U.S. Army photo by courtesy Danni Armstrong feeding dishes, collars, leashes and food coupons.”
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Korean civilian repays debt of gratitude to U.S Army
with lifetime of dedicated service at USAG-Daegu
USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander Col. Michael P. Saulnier celebrates Yu, Sam-hi’s lifetime service to the USAG-Daegu community for
50 years. Mr. Yu, currently working as an electrical engineer at USAG-Daegu’s Department of Public Works, has been in relationship
with U.S Army since the year 1952. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Keun-kyo
By Kim, Moon-hee
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY — “I’m deeply thankful
to the United States, which helped my
country, Korea, during the conflict,” says Yu
Sam-hi, who has worked for the U.S. Army
for 50 years. Mr. Yu is currently working
as an electrical engineer at USAG- Daegu’s
Department of Public Works. He endured
65th Medical Brigade addresses ‘Matters of the Heart’
By Capt. Simeon G. Smith
Army Public Health Nurse,
65th Medical Brigade
CAMP HENRY — Throughout the
month of February, American Heart Month,
the 65th Medical Brigade will join the
campaign to raise awareness of the risks of
cardiovascular disease among Koreans and
Americans. One in three Americans will
die from cardiovascular disease, and it has
quickly risen to become the number one
killer of women, regardless of race. In Korea,
30,163 women died of the disease in 2007
alone (Korea National Statistical Office).
What most people don’t realize is that
cardiovascular disease strikes as early as
your 30’s, and the risk increases with age.
The good news is that it can be prevented
through simple lifestyle changes and regular
medical checkups.
Many still believe cardiovascular disease
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hard times when he was young, but those
challenges shaped his life.
“It was a tragedy during the Korean War,”
recalled Mr. Yu. “Most refugees used to wear
a wheat sack instead of nice clothes. When
the U.S. Army left expired emergency ration
behind, refugees picked them up and took
them for daily meals.”
During these hard times, one American
Soldier asked Yu to work as a wash-boy
and shoe shine-boy for U.S. Soldiers. “It
was June, 1950 when I started to work for
the Americans at the A-yang Bridge beside
Geum-ho River. That was the start of my
relationship with the U.S. Army. I became
so intimate with the Americans, working as
a shoe shine-boy.”
During a major construction project to
build a huge runway in Daegu in 1952, Yu
worked at K2 airbase as a house-boy to clean
The 65th Medical Brigade
will join the campaign
to raise awareness of the
risks of cardiovascular
disease in February.
– See MATTERS OF THE HEART Page 26 –
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up after the Soldiers. In 1957, he performed
kitchen patrol duty at Camp Henry as
a Non-Appropriated Fund employee.
In 1958, he was began working at Post
Engineering (currently DPW).
“When I work here, I always do my best,”
Yu said. “The American Soldiers sacrificed
themselves for my country, so when (I get
a call) in the middle of the night, I don’t
blame (anyone) and I just come to work.
I’m here to make a better environment for
the American Soldiers.”
There are specific reasons why he got
to be intimate with the American people.
“Eight out of 10 US soldiers did not
volunteer to come to Korea, but were
conscripted during the early part of the
Korean War,” explained Yu. “When I saw
the American Soldiers get hurt during the
war, I felt terribly sorry for them. While they
couldn’t enjoy the comfort in their mother
country, they came to a worse environment
to help a people whom they had never met.
I was so moved by their attitude and mind.
There is a saying, ‘What is learned in the
cradle is carried to the tomb.’ I’ve lived
with the saying, keeping their sacrifices in
my mind. I really respect the Americans
who protected my country, and I’ve never
been of anti-American. Seeing the American
Soldiers hurt during the war, I cannot even
imagine being against Americans.”
He also praised the attitude of Americans
during the war. “One Christmas holiday,
the families of American Soldiers sent
Christmas presents not only for their family
members, but also for Korean refugees.
Then those Soldiers brought the presents to
an orphanage, pleasing the children. They
shared what they had, and kept doing the
charity again and again. That’s also another
reason that I admire Americans.”
Mr. Yu might retire from USAG-Daegu
in nine months. “There are so many things
that I want to talk about, especially the times
with the U.S. Army. So I plan to write my
own biography after I retire from this job.
I’m sure that the biography will be very
thick,” Yu said with a warm smile.
to be prominently a man’s disease, yet it’s a
significant problem among women and kills
more women in the U.S. each year than all
forms of cancer combined, including cervical
and breast cancers. Here are some surprising
facts from the American Heart Association:
• One in four women in the U.S. die
from cardiovascular disease each year.
• Twenty-three percent of women who
have a heart attack will die within a year.
• Two thirds of the women who have a
heart attack fail to make a full recovery.
Heart attack warning signs include:
• Discomfort in the center of the chest
that lasts for more than a few minutes, or
that goes away and comes back. It can feel
like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing,
fullness or pain.
• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms,
the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
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t News & Notes
Lunar Full Moon Greeting Festival
2009 first Lunar Full Moon greeting
festival (Cheong-wol Dae-bo-reum) will
be held Feb. 9 at 2:00 p.m. until 7:00
p.m at Shincheon Riverside, next to
the Jungdong bridge. Bus leaves Camp
Walker commissary parking lot, in front
of HQs and Camp Henry at 2:30 p.m.,
and Camp Carroll Community Activity
Center at 2:00 p.m. For more information
contact SFC Canty Rodney at 768-9173
or Mr. Chong at 768-6907.
2009 DSA Tuition Scholarship
Applications for five tuition-only
scholarships totaling $10,000 are
now available to qualifying Daegu
Spouse Association members and
their dependents. The application with
applicable rules is available online at
www.taeguspouses.org. Submission
deadline is March 31, 2009. Contact
Laurie Slade at sladeborg@aol.com or
010-8671-6061 for more information.
Girl Scouts positions
The U.S.A. Girl Scouts Daegu committee
is seeking the following volunteer
positions for 2008-09. Overseas
committee Chairperson, Secretary,
Treasure, Daisy, Brownie & Studio 2 B
Leaders. Please call LaTondra Anderson
at 053-210-6003 for more information.
Gaming Day
Learn a new game, test your gaming
skills against your friends and family or
share gaming tips and strategies! It will
be held at Camp Walker library Feb. 7 at
noon to 4 p.m. There will be chess and
checkers competitions, beginner chess
lessons, Wii Sports competition, family
or friends board games and traditional
Korean game ‘Yut-nori.’ It is free and
open to everyone. For more information
call Camp Walker library at 764-4318.
Camp Carroll Worship Service
Every Tuesday there will be an 11:40
a.m. worship service at the Camp Carroll
Chapel. Everyone is invited. Lunch will
be provided after the service. For more
information, contact the Camp Carroll
Chapel staff at 765-8343.
Customer Management Services
Let your voice be heard! Go to the
USAG Daegu homepage at http://ima.
korea.mil/areaIV/sites/local/default.asp
and click on the Interactive Customer
Evaluation logo to make a comment.
We want to hear from you! For more
information contact Robert Bridgewater
at 768-6274.
Apple Tree Gift Shop
Come visit the apple tree gift shop. It is
located next to the Evergreen Golf Club
parking lot. Ask about group shopping
dates, 60 days layaway Korean Furniture,
Souvenirs, Celadon, Jewelry and much,
much more! It opens on Wednesday and
Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Commentary - Good Non-Commissioned
Officers: you know them when you see them
By David W. Kuhns Sr.
Fort Lewis’ Northwest Guardian
It’s harder to list the qualities of a good
noncommissioned officer than you might
think. But everyone who has been in the
Army can name NCOs they think are
great.
NCOs are the leaders who most directly
affect our lives in uniform. Whether you are
a commissioned officer looking back on a
platoon sergeant, first sergeant or command
sergeant major who served as a guide, right
hand or confessor; or you are an NCO
yourself, looking back at the sergeants who
kicked you when you needed it, steered you
when they could, taught you the right way
to do it, and finally turned you loose to do
it all yourself, Army careers are often shaped
by the NCOs met along the way.
I spent 24 years in uniform. But two
NCOs stand out for the influence they
had on my own development. They were as
different as night and day in many ways, but
shared the values of true professionals.
Sergeant 1st Class Johnny Hughes was
my first section chief. My initial assignment
in the Army was at Fort Wainwright, Alaska,
in the fire direction and control section
of the only artillery battery on the post.
Hughes taught me to be a Soldier. He was
a quiet, soft-spoken guy - about as far as
you could get from the yelling, swearing,
tobacco-chewing NCO the movies had
taught me to expect.
But, without all the bluster and noise, NCO. His face will always come to mind standards the commanding general set.
Sgt. 1st Class Hughes demanded and got the when I think of great NCOs. Hayes was not But I also saw him spend hours of his own
best out of every Soldier in the section. He a young man. But, on the wrong side of 50, time fixing problems for individual Soldiers
knew everything we did - right and wrong he was still one of the toughest Soldiers in when he learned their battalion command
- and praised or corrected, on the spot. the division - ‘hard as woodpecker lips,’ as sergeants major had run into obstacles they
And he could do anything. Whether it was one of my friends would say. couldn’t surmount.
showing us how to set a rabbit snare in the Command Sgt. Maj. Hayes ran with a For all his gruff exterior and intimidating
snowy woods with strands of commo’ wire, different line unit every morning. He then aura, Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Hayes
or a shortcut to computing meteorological spent the day visiting training, wandering taught me that the needs of every single
corrections for the guns, Hughes did through motor pools, stopping by mess Soldier are important to the performance
everything better, faster, smarter, easier than halls ... He was everywhere. The general of even the largest units.
any of us thought was possible. commanded the division, but there was no There are lots of other Johnny Hughes
If there was one lesson I took from him, doubt who the face of the command team and Doug Hayes NCOs in uniform today.
it was that good NCOs have to be the was. Hayes might not have met every Soldier They are the ones who set the pace, enforce
absolute masters of everything their troops in the 1st Cav., but I bet he came pretty the standards, get the mission done and
are asked to do. close. Everyone knew who he was. do everything to ensure no Soldier is left
After I left the Artillery as a young sergeant, There was nothing mild-mannered about behind. It may be hard to list what makes
I was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division Command Sgt. Maj. Hayes. I overheard him them great - but we know them when we
headquarters. There I met Command Sgt. provide some pretty colorful “guidance” to see them.
Maj. Douglas B. Hayes, the division’s top individuals who failed to perform to the
MATTERS OF THE HEART from Page 25
• Shortness of breath with or without saturated fats and trans fats. In observance of American Heart Month,
chest discomfort. • Eat more fiber, whole grains, fruits, the Army Public Health Nurse will be in
Other signs may include breaking out in vegetables and beans. the community, to include the PX and
a cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness. • Maintain a healthy weight. Commissary, distributing educational
“Chest discomfort is the most common • If you smoke, select a quit date now. materials to Soldiers, civilians and their
symptom of heart attack with men and • Take medication as prescribed and ask dependents.
women,” says Dr. Jamalah Munir, a your doctor about taking baby aspirin. If you treat your heart right with healthy
cardiologist at Walter Reed Medical Center • Have regular physical exams and dietary habits, periodic medical checkups
in Washington D.C. “But women are screenings to determine your risk for heart and by following your doctor’s advice, your
more likely to experience some of the other disease and other conditions. heart will take care of you.
common symptoms, particularly shortness • Know your cholesterol, blood pressure For more information visit these sites
of breath, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and jaw and glucose numbers. below for the references:
and back pain.” Some easy steps to lowering • Ask questions if you are unsure about • http://www.cdc.gov/
your risk of heart attack and stroke are: your condition or taking medications. • http://www.goredforwomen.org/
• Be physically active everyday and • Know your family history to determine if • http://www.nhib.gov
follow your doctor’s advice about the type of you are at increased risk for heart disease. • http://www.wramc.gov
physical activity that’s right for you. • Take steps to reduce your risk for heart • http://www.nso.go.kr/eng2006/emain/
• Eat less salt, sodium, cholesterol, disease and diabetes. index.html
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USAG-Daegu Spotlight
The Area IV Tax Center Grand Opening

(From left) USAG-Daegu Garrison Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj.
David R. Abbott, USAG-Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Michael P. Saulnier,
19th Expeditionary Sustainment Deputy Commander, Col. Jeffrey K. Ludwig and
19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command SJA, Lt. Col. Juan A. Pyfrom conduct a

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ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Area IV tax center at Camp Henry,
Feb. 3. The Area IV tax center opens every Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. till
7 p.m. For more information, call the Area IV tax center at 753-5680 — U.S. Army
photos by Pfc. Park, Kyung-rock
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This week’s USAG-Daegu job profile:
How do you help USAG-Daegu to
accomplish its mission?
As a proud member of the Daegu
Garrison and the DFMWR our mission is
to manage and oversee all operational aspects
of the Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Program
at Camp Carroll. Working in a team
environment, we make sure to manage and
deliver family, morale, welfare, recreation
programs and services that will sustain and
enhance the quality of life, and mission
readiness for everyone assigned through
the Daegu community. We are committed
to serve and support the best Soldiers in
the world by maintaining state of the art
facilities, managing sport-fitness programs
that fulfill the needs of our members.
What qualities does your job require?
It requires an individual with a positive
energy, positive language, positive mindset
and positive attitude. You need to love what
you do in life and I love my job 110 percent.
It requires you to serve and support without
hesitation, understanding that the overall
Mr. Modesto C. Algarin
USAG-Daegu Sports,
Fitness & Aquatics Director
mission comes first before you engage into
action and motion. You need to be alert and
readily available when duty calls attention
to details.
What do you like most about your job?
I love working with and for the Soldiers
particularly in this part of town. It just makes
feel “Deja-Vu” all over again back when I was
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Director
a Soldier over 18 years ago in Kaiserslautern,
West Germany doing the same things most
of them are still doing today here at Carroll.
I don’t think no other job gives you so much
of that interaction, getting to know and
sometimes becoming a friend for many of
them and at times mentoring and/or serving
as a counselor depending on the situation.
My job gives me plenty of opportunities by
being flexible. One day we are inside, and
another day we are in the fields or running
in the streets. The possibilities are endless and
the reward is the satisfaction of touching the
lives of many being in sports, fitness and or
aquatics. We do our best and it shows in the
happy faces of our customers which many of
them come to you and assure you that the
Job was really well done! That is when I love
my job. That is what I work for the Soldiers,
and all our customers 110% satisfaction every
time all the time.
What is the one thing that most people
don’t know about your job?
I would like to create awareness that in
general Army sports, fitness and aquatic
programs are managed under the Department
of the Army, FMWRC following baseline
standards approved by a Board of Directors
in Annual assessments that commenced in
FY99. We sport directors also follow the
guidelines set forth in 215-1 and other army
publications to create balance in our daily
operational decisions. Nonetheless much
consideration is given to the wishes and
needs of our customers as the bottom line
is that “We’re here to support you”.
Please understand the business we run
here is the Army business and it needs to
be once in balance and in perfect harmony
following the structured guidelines. It is
meant to serve positively to all the members
we proudly serve around the Daegu Garrison
and around the USFK.
I am proud of what I do, how I do it and for
whom I do it! I love being here in Korea and
the greater family of the Daegu garrison best
wishes in 2009. Let’s get moving Daegu!

AREA IV Job Opportunities

APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS
SWH809YV263157 Industrial Property Mgt Specialist GS-12 DCMA, Busan/Atusgi Feb. 9
KOEZ09235779 Safety and Occupational Health Mgr YC-2 MSC-K Cp. Carroll Feb. 12
NAF US CITIZEN POSITION
KRNAFEZ09-001-K4 Administrative assistant NF-3 CYS2 Cp. Walker N/A
KN NAF POSITIONS(Open to KN & 3rd Country Family Members)
SA-09-0241 Meat Cutter KWB-7 Commissary, Cp. Walker Feb. 16
USO
PAC 19 ITT Specialist N/A Cp. Walker Until Filled
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951

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