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January 8, 2010 • Volume 8, Issue 11 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil

2010 starts with snow

On Monday most of the Republic of Korea was hit with more than 10 inches of snow. In what is widely being called the worst snowstorm since 1937, when they
started recording the data, the first workday of the New Year brought school cancellations and curtailed work schedules. — Photo courtesy of Dave Palmer

Yongsan’s Army Family Covenant

The U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Command Team resigns the Army Family Covenant with community leaders Dec. 18 at the Seoul American Elementary School cafeteria
to renew its support for Army Family Covenant. Full story on page 9. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon, USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

GARRISONS OVERVIEW FEATURE

Region News
USAG-Red Cloud
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P05
65th Medial Brigade
Sunken Garden JSA
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P03 Page 16
USAG-Casey
USAG-Yongsan
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P09
Spear Phishing
Weight Loss
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Record Snow
USAG-Humphreys
USAG-Daegu
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Transformation
Korean Page
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Starts Year
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US Army Medical Command improves and renovates
65th medical Brigade
YONGSAN GARRISON — We will continue
to see great improvements in the 65th Medical
Brigade’s healthcare facilities during the coming
year. US Army Medical Command has funded
over $40 million to renovate and modernize every
US Army health care facility in the Republic of
Korea in just two years. Last year the USAG-
Humphreys Health Clinic and Carius Dental
Clinic, Dental Clinic #3, and the troop medical
clinic at Yongsan were renovated. Ten renovation
and modernization projects are scheduled for
2010. Modernizing the health facilities in Areas
I and II is a key component of 65th MED BDE’s
mission of ensuring patient friendly access to high
quality health care through all phases of Tour
Normalization while the new facilities at USAG-
Humphreys are constructed.
The projects include a complete renovation
of the Camp Casey Health Clinic to transform it
from a troop medical clinic into a modern primary
care clinic to serve both Soldiers and Families
in Area I. The work at the Camp Casey Health
Clinic will begin in mid January and run through
the fall of 2010. This clinic will be completed in
four phases to allow the clinic to maintain services
during this time.
The Camp Stanley Dental Clinic renovation
will begin in February 2010 and is projected to
be completed in late summer of this year. The
Servicemember voting laws reflect changes
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Laws have changed and
Servicemembers who want to vote need to be
aware of these changes, the director of the Federal
Voting Assistance Program said.
Generally, military personnel who want to vote
are a higher percentage than that in the general
population. Still, there can be roadblocks to
exercising the franchise.
Overseas-deployed Servicemembers may find
that “the absentee ballot doesn’t get to them on
time, so they can vote it and send it back to the
election official so it can be counted,” Bob Carey
explained during an interview yesterday.
In the general population about nine out of
every 10 absentee ballots are successfully cast,
the director said. “Only about six or seven out of
every 10 military ballots are successfully returned,”
he said.
The biggest problems, Carey said, involves the
nature of overseas duty and delays in the military
clinic will be closed during the renovation;
dental services will be provided in building
T2343 located directly across from the current
location. The Camp Stanley Troop Medical Clinic
renovation is scheduled to begin in February
2010 and will be completed in the fall of 2010.
This clinic will be completed in three phases so
medical care can continue during the renovation
project.
Camp Red Cloud Troop Medical/Dental
Clinic is scheduled to begin construction in
March 2010 and be completed in the fall of
2010. The renovation will be accomplished
in four phases to allow both clinics to remain
operational.
Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital
(BAACH) will see the completion of its
Outpatient Clinical Upgrade Project in March
2010. The Surgical Clinic, EENT Clinic,
Audiology Clinic, and Internal Medicine Clinic
will move to the medical mall co-locating them
with the other outpatient clinics on the first floor
of BAACH. The completion of this project will
allow for physical expansion of the Pediatric and
ACC Clinics in the near future. The south tower
project will begin in the spring of this year and
will be completed in the summer of 2011.
The renovation of Yongsan’s Dental Clinic #2
is scheduled to begin in late January 2010. The
clinic will be closed during the renovation which
will last about ten months. The services offered at
postal system.
Carey’s organization is working to expedite
the voting process for military members. On
the postal side, officials are looking at ensuring
that all military ballots take seven days or less
in transit. Imagine an express-mail service for
military voters, Carey said.
The power of the Internet also is being
harnessed. Military voters can go to www.
fvap.gov for almost one-stop shopping. A
Servicemember can go online and find the
necessary voting forms and fill them out right
there.
“Down the line we will also have an online
ballot system where they can receive the
ballot online, fill it out online and chose their
candidates online,” Carey said. “They will still
have to print it out and sign it, but it would end
the wait of getting the ballots.”
Deployed Servicemembers -- at combat
outposts and aboard ships -- are the most affected
by voting issues. Many military voters also are
younger and aren’t aware of the processes behind
Dental Clinic #2 will be relocated to Carius
Dental Clinic and Dental Clinic #3. Carius
Dental Clinic will be treating all Active Duty
patients for specialty care appointments.
Dental Clinic #3 will provide all general
dentistry and cleanings appointments for
assigned Active Duty and Family Members
previously treated at Dental Clinic #2.
Veterinary services will be improved
and expanded with the renovation of the
Camp Red Cloud Veterinary Clinic and
the construction of a temporary Veterinary
Clinic at USAG-Humphreys. The Camp
Red Cloud Veterinary Clinic renovation will
begin in March 2010 and is scheduled to be
completed in the fall of 2010. This project
will be completed in two phases to allow
the veterinary clinic to continue operations
during the renovation project. The temporary
USAG-H Veterinary Clinic will be completed
in the fall and will provide comprehensive
medical and surgical veterinary care to the
community until the new permanent facility
is completed in 2012.
All 65th MED BDE health care facility
renovation projects include new furniture
and equipment. By the fall of 2010 modern
medical, dental, and veterinary facilities will
be in place across the peninsula to serve our
communities through the completion of the
move to USAG-Humphreys.
voting, Carey noted.
“We’re trying to make it easy,” he said,
“so they don’t have to know chapter and
verse of election law in order to participate
in the process.”
One of the bigger changes in the process
is that military voters must send in a federal
postcard application – again available at
www.fvap.gov -- as soon as possible.
“The law has changed and even if they
have been getting their absentee ballot
automatically they have to register each and
every year,” Carey pointed out.
Servicemembers also must submit a
postcard application each time they move,
each time they deploy and each time they
redeploy.
“We’re encouraging everyone by Jan.
15 to send in a new federal postcard
application,” Carey said. Local election
officials, he said, are more than happy to
deliver balloting materials, but they have to
know where to send them.

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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters.
These entries may be incomplete and
do not imply guilt or innocence.

USAG-Red Cloud: Assault Involving a

Korean National; Investigation revealed
Subject #1 and Victim #1 were involved
in a physical altercation when Subject
#1 struck Victim #1 from behind with a
billiard ball. Subject #1 attempted to
flee the scene but was detained by MP.
KNP responded and Subject #1 was
apprehended and transported to the
KNP Station. Subject #1was released
into MP custody and transported
to the PMO where Subject #1 was
administered a PBT, with a result of
0.071% BAC. Due to Subject #1’s
level of intoxication, Subject #1 was
instructed to report to the PMO at a
later time. Victim #1 sustained injuries
consisting of a laceration to the back of
the head. Victim #1 was transported to
the TMC where Victim #1 was treated
and released. Investigation continues
by KNP.

USAG-Yongsan: Larceny of Private

Property; Subject #1, Subject #2,
Subject #3, and Subject #4 removed
one Nintendo DS game system from
the shelf of Victim #1’s store and left
without rendering proper payment. The
subjects later attempted to sell the game
system but were observed via CCTV. All
parties were apprehended by KNP and
transported to the KNP Station where
they were charged by KNP with Larceny.
All parties were processed and released
into MP custody and transported to the
PMO where they were advised of their
legal rights. Estimated Cost of Loss is The former Sunken Garden of Panmunjeom in the Joint Security Area of the DMZ is where a Soviet citizen defected during a communist led tour on
150,000 (KRW). Investigation continues Nov. 23, 1984. A fire-fight ensued in the garden area and one Soldier was killed and another wounded protecting him. The garden was later filled in
by Military Police Investigators. and a marker for deceased erected and the Unification Monument shown here built. See USO Tours below. — Photo courtesy of Dave Palmer

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities

USAG-Humphreys: Drunk and
Disorderly; Assault on Military Law
Enforcement Officer; Simple Assault by
Threats; Subject #1 was observed by MP
intoxicated and causing a disturbance.
MP attempted to apprehend Subject #1,
at which time Subject #1 resisted the
apprehension, started communicating
threats, and spit towards MP. Subject
#1 then attempted to strike MP. Subject
#1 was apprehended and transported to
the PMO where Subject #1 refused to be
administered a Portable Breathalyzer
Test. Subject #1 was transported to the
Urgent Care Clinic where Subject #1
was administered a command directed
Liquid Blood Alcohol Test, with results
pending. Subject #1 was transported
back to the PMO where Subject #1
was processed and released to their
unit, with instructions to report to the
PMO at a later time. Subject #1 later
reported to the PMO where Subject #1
was advised of their legal rights, which
Subject #1 invoked. Subject #1 was
further processed and released to their
unit. This is a final report.
USAG-Daegu: Underage Drinking;
Drunk and Disorderly; Subject #1 was
observed by MP intoxicated. A check
of Subject #1’s ID card revealed that
Subject #1 was under the legal age to
consume an alcoholic beverage. Subject
#1 was apprehended and transported
to the PMO where Subject #1 was
administered a Portable Breathalyzer
Test, with a result of 0.070% Blood
Alcohol Concentration. Approximately
one hour later, Subject #2 reported to the
PMO stating they had provided Subject
#1 with the alcoholic beverage. Subject
#2 was apprehended and administered a
Portable Breathalyzer Test, with a result
of 0.101% Blood Alcohol Concentration.
This is a final report.
USO Panmunjom Tour
The USO Panmunjom tour is one of the best ways
to understand the situation, the tensions, and
the reality of the North and South Korea division.
From the time you start to prepare for the trip until
your last view of the barbed wire fence that lines
the “Freedom Road” or “Unification Road” (the
highway connecting Seoul to Panmunjom), your
understanding of the recent history of Korea will take
on a new dimension. In preparing for the trip, don’t
forget to follow the Dress Code for the Panmunjom
tour. You can download the dress code from this
site http://affiliates.uso.org/Korea/ or pick one up at
the USO. Also, very important, be sure to bring your
passport or military ID the day of the tour.
Trip to the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Joseon Dynasty began in 1392 and lasted for
519 years. Rarely have any of the world’s royal
dynasties lasted for over half a thousand years, but
what is even more surprising is that the tombs of all
the kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty have
been preserved until the present day. The roads
to the royal tombs lead travelers to an auspicious
place. The sites of the royal tombs were carefully
selected by Feng Shui experts, and the landscape,
structures, and architecture surrounding the tombs
combined to produce the highest art form of the time.
Royal tomb sites are picturesque and places to relax
and escape from the bustle of the city.
Mountain Trout Ice Festival
The Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout) Ice
Festival will be taking place Jan. 9-31, 2010, in Hwacheon
in Gangwon province. This virtually untouched region
is known as the first area in Korea that freezes over in
winter, and the river is covered with a thick layer of ice.
Visitors can try out ice fishing, and those who are feeling
brave can try to catch mountain trout with their bare
hands. As well as fun activities and performances, there
is also an exhibition of ice sculptures that took 20 weeks
to prepare. Visitors can sample raw and grilled mountain
trout, both of which are delicious. To get to the festival,
take a bus from Dong Seoul terminal to the Hwacheon
bus terminal (estimated travel time of 2hrs 40min). From
the bus terminal, it will take around 10 minutes by foot to
get to the festival grounds. Detailed Info on the location
can be found at www.narafestival.com.
Satisfy the Munchies with Traditional Street Snacks
When traveling abroad, one may find unexpected
pleasures on the streets. With a unique ambience,
Insadong and Myeongdong are the most popular streets
teeming with travelers in search of shopping and dining.
In Insadong, you will be intrigued by the pushcarts of
street food, which are as unique as the area’s shop
displays of traditional memorabilia. While Myeongdong
and most other streets in Seoul have street stalls selling
tteokbokki, fritters, oden, and chicken skewers, Insadong
sells traditional cookies and some street foods of the past.
Visit Insadong and Myeongdong for the joy of seeing and
eating. In Insadong a mound of hardened honey and malt
is kneaded and stretched into 16,384 strands that look
like a thin, white skein of glossy silk. Kkultarae, meaning
honey skein, is filled with a mixture of ten ingredients
such as almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, peanuts, black
beans, and black sesame seeds, and then rolled. The
candy, which was a royal Korean snack, is sweet and
delectable. Best of all, you can watch the Kkultarae-
maker as he creates his culinary work of art. On most
any corner on a cold day a ball of flour or glutinous
rice dough is filled with a mixture of sugar, ground
peanuts and cinnamon powder and then pressed flat
on a hot griddle. Hotteok is especially popular in the
winter season.
Dosan Park - The Unexpected Face of Evolving
Southern Chic
The history of the park does not bear much relevance
to the mostly Western upmarket brand shops that
are beginning to surround it. Dosan Memorial Park
was built in 1973 to commemorate Ahn Chang-ho
(1878—1938), regarded as a great patriot who toiled
for the nation’s independence and sovereignty. His
pen name of “Dosan” has also been given to Dosan
Road, the ten-lane avenue linking Cheongdam-dong
and Nonhyeon-dong. The park houses Ahn’s tomb,
memorial statue and monument stones, as well as
a memorial hall that provides a glimpse into the life
of a man who emphasized the role of enlightenment
and education to strengthen the nation and ultimately
gain independence from Japanese colonial rule. The
area is best approached by car, but it is also walkable
from Exit 3 of Apgujeong Station, Line 3 (about 15
minutes) or Exit 8 of Sinsa Station, also Line 3 (about
25 minutes). Aim for the Dosan Memorial Park and
explore the surrounding areas.
No endorsement implied.
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What is Spear Phishing?

1st Signal Brigade
Special to the Morning Calm
SEOUL, South Korea — Spear phishing
uses an e-mail or web site to trick you into
providing information.
It differs from phishing because the e-mail
comes from someone who appears to be from
inside your organization. It may even appear to
be from someone in a position of authority to
make it more likely that you will comply with
the e-mail’s request.
Spear phishing also differs from phishing in
that it often targets a specific individual or class
of individuals, such as military members of an
organization or their dependants. Spear phishing
can also be an attempt to obtain information
from you that can be used to hack into specific
information systems.
In addition to potentially requesting your
personal information, a spear phishing attempt
might ask for your password or how to gain
remote access to your network. As a special
danger, the spear phishing attempt could also
ask you to click on a link to download a software
program. Spear phishing is usually performed by
very sophisticated hackers.
If successful, the information gained can
be used to break into Department of Defense
information systems. If hackers get access to
DoD systems, they might be able to bring
down the network or obtain sensitive or
classified information. Ultimately, that would
put missions, lives and our national security
at risk.
To protect the DoD from the consequences
of spear phishing, do not respond to e-mail
request regarding DoD information systems or
access to those systems. Do not click on links
provided in those e-mails, which may download
spyware or other malicious codes.
If you have any questions about the validity
of an e-mail, contact your organization’s system
security point of contact to verify the e-mail’s
legitimacy, or contact the sender directly by
typing in the sender’s valid e-mail address.

Stop-Loss Payments continue

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — The fiscal 2010 defense
budget extends payments to Servicemembers
involuntarily extended on active duty under the
so-called “Stop Loss” program, but those who
received a bonus for voluntarily re-enlisting or
extending their service no longer qualify for
retroactive Stop Loss pay.
The Defense Department put the new
policy into effect today, modifying eligibility
for retroactive special pay to comply with
Section 8108 of the 2010 Defense Department
Appropriations Act, which took effect on
December 19.
Servicemembers affected by the new policy
who already received Stop Loss payments will
not be required to repay them, defense officials
said. However, all outstanding applications from
affected Servicemembers will be returned, along
with an explanation of the change in law that
makes them no longer eligible to receive the
payments, officials said.
Department officials announced in March
their intention to eliminate the Stop Loss policy,
which kept Servicemembers on active duty
beyond their contracted end-of-service date.

Top 4 Performer Of The Month

–November–
Staff Sgt. James J. Cassidy
 
Unit/Section: USFK J1/DM
Duties: System Administrator
Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
Follow-on: TBD

Staff Sgt. James Cassidy serves as a System Administrator. During the month of November, Staff
Sgt. Cassidy led a two man team to upgrade 90 computers within 200 hours causing the USFK
J1 to be one (1) month ahead of schedule for the AGM 9.0 upgrade task. During this time he
completed 2 classes and started an additional 3 classes which he will finish in December 2009.
He has maintained a GPA of 3.65 and will graduate in June of 2010 with a BS in Video Game
and Simulation Programming. Epitomizing the Air Force Core Value of Excellence in all we
do he set started the Body For Life Training. Additionally, in an attempt to understand Korea’s
culture he participated in a cultural tour and participated in the theater cultural dance. Last but
not least he participated in the execution of the CFC organization day and even participated
as anchor for the J1 tug of war team. Staff Sgt. Cassidy’s tenacious drive and can-do attitude
makes him a proven role model to his fellow Airmen and the Top 4 is proud to recognize him
and his outstanding accomplishments for the month of November 2009.
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Command signs Army Family Covenant on Casey
Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Burrowes, 2nd Infantry Division command sergeant major, Maj. Gen. Michael S. Tucker, 2nd Infantry Division commander, Col. Larry
‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC commander, Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, USAG-RC command sergeant major sign the 2010 Army Family Covenant
Dec. 17 at the USAG-Casey Community Activities Center. “A covenant is a special agreement between two parties that is based on expectations. We signed
a covenant with the Army Families in Area 1 that says we will support them, their recommendations are important and we take them seriously and we will take
action. That is our covenant and agreement; they expect us to do it and we should expect it amongst ourselves to take action as leaders,” Tucker said. — U.S.
Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
Army Family Action Plan
conference finds solutions
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Members
of the Warrior Country community came
together for an entire week on the issues
they had concerning Area I during the Army
Family Action Plan Conference Dec. 15-17
in the USAG-Casey Community Activities
Center. The Army Family Action Plan
gives Soldiers, Retirees, Family members
and Civilians a voice in improving their
standards of living for the 2nd Infantry
Division and USAG-Red Cloud.
Early on in the year, Charles Lyons,
AFAP manager used the AFAP criteria to
gauge whether the issues presented have
a measurable end product, accurate facts
or if it is a policy, regulation, program and
facility changing issue to be used in the
AFAP conference.
Once the issues were chosen for the
delegates, they were then separated into
four very specific and unique focus groups:
force support, family services, single Soldiers
and for the first time in the history of the
Warrior Country AFAP conference, a teen
work group.
“We are increasing the number of our
families in Korea at expediential numbers
and in the next five years we will have more
than 10,000 family members in Korea,”
said Maj. General Michael S. Tucker, 2nd
Infantry Division commander.
Early in the morning the delegates met
for breakfast at the USAG-Casey Gateway
Club with the 2nd Infantry Division and
USAG chain of command. Col. Larry
‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC commander,
and Tucker each took their time, following
breakfast, to give opening remarks about
USAG-RED CLOUD
how important AFAP is to the Army, United
States Forces Korea, and Area I. Jackson
spoke about how far Area I has come and
paid respect to the leaders that came before
himself and Tucker saying, “we are really
reaping the benefits of their success, but we
must continue to bridge the gap from where
we are now to the future ahead of us.”
You represent the best part of us and your
comments, ideas and thoughts help shape
the very community in which we live and
grow, Tucker said, speaking of the pivotal
role each delegate holds in Area I. Leave no
stone un-turned, there is a cluster of issues
you can solve.
The committee had more than 15 issues
for the delegates to discuss, and by Dec. 17,
each group reduced the issues to only two
to present to the chain of command and
provide a skit for one issue.
The single Soldier work group briefed
crime prevention in Soldiers barracks.
They found current security provisions
are ineffective in deterring and preventing
crimes in barracks. Crimes like larceny,
sexual assault, harassment, underage
drinking, and other crimes adversely affect
morale. Their recommendations to solve
the issue were to install surveillance cameras
inside the barracks and self locking doors
on all rooms.
The force support group presented a
skit dealing with two issues: parking at the
USAG-Casey Post Exchange and business
hours of the commissary. At the end of the
performance, from more than 80 designated
parking spots, less than one quarter of the
parking spots were left for the Soldiers and
Family members. One Soldier added how
she needed to find a parking spot quickly
before the commissary closes because their
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Soldiers in the single Soldiers work group demonstrate the lack of security in the Soldiers barracks
as they take a television from another Soldiers room, leave the barracks and walk to the nearest
pawn shop to sell it for a large profit, at the 2010 Army Family Action Plan conference Dec. 15-17
in the USAG-Casey Community Activities Center. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
hours are not suitable for Soldiers. She through in using the military provided post
parked illegally and now has a ticket because to post transportation.
of the parking issue and commissary hours. They explained how many middle
The recommendations were to extend the school and high school students take on
hours of the commissary for early bird extracurricular activities outside of school
shoppers and add more parking spots. hours and although the Army provides an
In the next skit, a mother walked inside activity bus at a reduced cost for children,
the Troop Medical Clinic at USAG-RC it has no effect on them because all middle
with infant twins and an older child. The school and high school students have to pay
mother explained to the physician her the adult fare to get on the bus.
children needed to receive their vaccinations The group recommended to the chain of
before they started school. The physician command they provide reduced or no cost
apologized and stated USAG-RC does not student fares for middle and high school
currently have a pediatrician on staff right students.
now. The skit demonstrated a lack of readily Once the teen group left the stage,
available child healthcare on USAG-RC. Jackson and Tucker began to add their
The recommendations made by the group remarks about the issues presented.
were to have a full time pediatrician on They also agreed each issue needed
staff at USAG-RC or for the pediatrician individual attention and were serious
stationed at USAG-Casey also to take time matters within Area I.
out of the week to have business hours at All issues will go into discussion and
USAG-RC. all that cannot be resolved at the garrison
The final issue for the AFAP conference level will be taken up to the appropriate
was presented by the teen group. This group channels at the USFK and 8th Army AFAP
presented the issue about troubles teens go conferences held in January and April.
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News & Notes

USAG-RED CLOUD OFF-LIMITS
The following establishments in
Area 1 are off limits: Kwangam-
dong AO, USAG- Casey: Bunny
Club Toko-ri (Hovey), Geo-Shi-gi
Karaoke Club, NB Club Saengyeo-
ndong, Dongducheon Uijeongbu
Ville, USAG- Red Cloud: None
Stanley Ville, Kosang-dong, Camp
Stanley: None Western Corridor:
Yong ju gol (Turkey Farms) For in-
formation, call 732-6762.

Change in Renewal Process

for Installation Passes
Effective immediately, personnel
(KGS, KWB, KSC, contractors)
can renew their installation pass by
memorandum as long as there are
no changes to the pass. Complete
the USFK Form 37EK (AUTO)
and provide a copy of the current
USFK Form 37EK (AUTO) Korean
ID card. If there are any questions
regarding the new changes or the
training, call 732-7843.
Brig. Gen. Rueben D. Jones (left), Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation commander, listens to a briefing about
Utility Survey for Korea changes taking place in garrisons in Area I from Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, (center), USAG-RC commander, during
The Annual Overseas Housing Al- his windshield tour of Area I Dec. 17. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker

FMWR commander visits Warrior Country

lowance (OHA) Utility Survey for
Korea will continue through Jan.
14. All Service members in Korea
who reside off-post and receive
OHA are highly encouraged to take
the survey at https://www.defense-
travel.dod.mil/oha/survey/novoha.
html or via the 175th Financial Man-
agement Center (FMC) web site
https://175fmc.korea.army.mil. By
taking the time and effort to com-
plete the survey, Service members
enable the Department of Defense
to set equitable OHA utility rates.
For information call: 725-5202.
Martin Luther King
Memorial Bowling Tournament
Red Cloud Lanes will present the
Martin Luther king Memorial bowl-
ing Tournament Jan. 17-18 begin-
ning at 1 p.m. Format will be for
five games with an entry fee of $25.
Cash prize $200 guaranteed. For
more information call: 732-6930.
American Red Cross Classes
The American Red Cross will hold
CPR/First Aid classes Jan 16 from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the ACS
classroom building 2317 on USAG-
Casey. Fee is $40. The class in-
cludes adult, child, and infant CPR.
Pet First Aid and CPR class will
be held Jan. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. in the ACS classroom
building 2317 on USAG-Casey. For
more information call: 730-3184.
Civilian Employee
Satisfaction Survey
In February employees will receive
a CESS survey through their e-
mail. The results of the survey will
be used to improve USAG-RC stra-
tegic plan and customer service
and in writing the garrison Army
Community of Excellence Award
submission packet.
DOL TMP Training Hours
The Directorate of Logistics TMP
Maintenance Shop will be closed
every Friday from 3 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. for training. For information
call: 732-7799.
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Brig. Gen.
Rueben D. Jones, Family, Morale, Welfare
and Recreation commander took a
windshield tour of USAG-Casey Dec.
17. The visit marked a first for Jones, who
assumed duties as the FMWR commander
in June 2009. Jones was stationed in Korea
from July 1987 through June 1991 as the
8th Personnel Command Chief Force
Structure commander at Camp Coiner, and
his last assignment was as the 63rd Adjutant
General of the Army.
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC
commander, Lt. Col. Richard Fromm,
USAG-Casey commander, Command
Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, USAG-RC
command sergeant major, and Command
Sgt. Maj. Nidal Saeed, USAG-Casey
command sergeant major began the
afternoon picking up Jones and Brig. Gen.
John Uberti, Installation Management
Command Korea commander, from the
USAG-Casey helipad as they headed toward
the USAG-Casey Community Activities
Center for the signing of the Army Family
Covenant.
Following the signing of the Army
Family Covenant, Jones began to meet and
greet members in the FMWR community
and learn what individuals do in Warrior
Country, and discussed a variety of different
questions Jones posed to the group.
Jones then applauded each of the
individuals in their efforts and spoke of
how great Korea and Warrior Country looks
since his last time being here more than 20
years ago.
Jackson then briefed Jones on the events
of the tour showing Jones the drastic
changes Warrior Country is going through.
Reminiscing on his days stationed in Korea,
Jones became very enthusiastic about the
addition of a Child Development Center
on USAG-Casey.
“One of the really great things is that
we are going to have a child development
center opening at Camp Casey and ground
has already been broken,” Jones said.
“What a great program to have here; the
Child Development Center is the world’s
best child care service, not just within the
Army, but around the world, and it is being
recognized as such.”
In addition to seeing construction sites
and models of the new school and the CDC
coming to USAG-Casey, Jones also was
given an opportunity to see what the new
lodge will look like at USAG-RC. Jones
also toured the USAG-Casey Carey Fitness
Center, where he played basketball with
a few Soldiers before heading back with
Uberti to Yongsan.
“It is important for me to be where
families are located. Wherever I have a
family or Soldier I want to go so I can hear
their issues and concerns. So when I am at
the table in Washington, D.C. I can address
the concerns the Soldier and his Family has
related to me,” Jones said.
DOL in Area I brings
Christmas joy to Isaac
House orphanage in
Uijeongbu
Area I Directorate of Logistics
unloads more than a million won
worth of food supplies for the Isaac
House orphanage in Uijeongbu
Dec. 17. The employees of Area I
DOL were greeted by the children
and treated to a special show. DOL
employees also presented a check
for 1, 500, 000 won to the orphan-
age to suppliment the gifts of food
and treats for the children. — U.S.
Army photo by Robert Haynes
JANUARY 8, 2010
American Red Cross brings
Christmas to the DMZ
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CAMP BONIFAS — The American
Red Cross working out of Area I partnered
with Area II American Red Cross, Army and
Air Force Exchange Services, the Korean Red
Cross and various organizations as they were
placed “in front of them all” by spreading
holiday cheer Dec. 23 to Soldiers and service
members stationed near the Demilitarized
Zone. The American Red Cross spent the
entire day at Camp Bonifas for a tradition
the Area I American Red Cross and Joint
Security Area have shared for more than
five years.
“This is a great morale booster. Not a lot
of people come here to spend the day with
us, have lunch and present us with gifts;
usually it is the other way around, people
come here and we give them a tour and they
leave. For the Area I American Red Cross
with the support of Area II, AAFES and the
commissary to come here, it means a lot,
to not just me, but to my Soldiers as well,”
said Lt. Col. John Rhodes, United Nations
Command Security Battalion commander.
“Most of the Soldiers are unaccompanied
and the Soldiers who are accompanied to
Korea with their family members live in
Yongsan, so it is not every day they get
Cowboys Cheerleaders deliver Christmas cheer to Warriors on Casey
By Lt. Col. Russell Goemaere
2nd ID Public Affairs Officer
CASEY GARRISON — Special guests
delivered Yuletide cheer to the USAG-Casey
Carey Fitness Center on a cold, snowy,
Christmas night. None, however, was a big
fat guy wearing red. Better yet, the large
audience of Division Soldiers and Family
members enjoyed a visit from a much more
visually appealing team of Dallas Cowboy
Cheerleaders.
The “American Sweethearts,” as the
cheerleaders are known during community
appearances, entertained a packed gym with
high energy dance routines and trademark
tiny outfits set to a blend of hip hop,
country, rock ‘n’ roll, patriotic-themed and
even gospel music.
For their first routine, the cheerleaders
took the stage in their trademark blue and
white uniforms. With a big smile and a
brief but energetic dance performance, each
of the 11 cheerleaders introduced herself
to the audience and received thunderous
applause. Feeding off the energy of the
mostly male crowd, one still-breathless
cheerleader promised the cheerleaders would
respond in proportion to the volume of
audience cheers. The Soldiers’ response was
enthusiastic, immediate and loud.
After a quick change of costume, the
ladies reappeared on stage dressed in
camouflage-patterned outfits when reveille
sounded. The cheerleaders went through a
physical fitness training-themed routine,
conducting the “side-straddle hop” and
other PT activities while maintaining perfect
choreography to a blend of hip-hop drill
music and staying in step with marching
precision.
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to go and see them. It is great to have the
American Red Cross here because it gives us
a little taste of home.”
Packing a bus filled with gifts, the
American Red Cross left USAG-Casey early
in the morning for the long trip up to the
DMZ. A bus filled with excited volunteers
from the Yongsan American Red Cross Youth
Program, USAG-Casey and Red Cloud, and
American Red Cross workers from Yongsan,
Area I and the Korean Red Cross, arrived
at the JSA shortly before lunch. The group
had lunch with the JSA Soldiers, service
members and chain of command before the
official gift giving began. Jana Fullmer, Area I American Red Cross station manager, gives gifts to Sgt. Joshua Marks
“We do not have too many people come assigned to the security forces working on the demilitarized zone at Camp Bonifas. The American
up to JSA. The American Red Cross is the Red Cross has been bringing Christmas to Soldiers on the DMZ for more than five years. — U.S.
driving force behind giving us support. I Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
have been here 13 months and the gifts hard their mission is at the JSA. Fullmer also helping with something like this, and I
help. All of us volunteered to do this job so acknowledged the hard work her volunteers know everyone involved had a good time,”
coming here to visit shows us they do care performed this past year to make this one said Leah Barber, USAG-Casey American
about us,” said Sgt. Joshua Marks, JSA camp day a special one for the JSA Soldiers and Red Cross assistant station manager. “Our
engineer who won a sound system raffled off service members. volunteers worked long hours in adverse
to all of the Soldiers in attendance. “We have been planning this for the (cold, rainy, snowy) conditions to raise the
Jana Fullmer, Area I American Red entire year, deciding how to raise funds money for this event.
Cross station manager, proceeded to the and what to bring to make this the best day The volunteers helped with all the
middle of the dining facility after seeing ever,” Fullmer said. “Soldiers at the DMZ fund-raising. They brought in their own
everyone had finished their meal. Fullmer are our Soldiers just like all Soldiers in Area baked goods to put in the stockings for the
expressed her appreciation to the Soldiers I, so we came to show them they are not Soldiers, and we had several dozen people
and service members, and mentioned no forgotten.” help us wrap gifts and prepare the presents
one has forgotten them pointing out how “It is wonderful to see so many people for the Soldiers.”
Highlighting the Christmas spirit, the then were escorted off the stage by their cheerleader from Friendwood, Texas.
cheerleaders on numerous occasions changed now-favorite cheerleaders. Isleib, in her second year with the team,
into holiday-themed costumes. Decked out A rousing patriotic number marked said this was her first opportunity to visit
in a short red dress with white “Santa Claus” the final routine of the evening. After an the troops in Korea. “The Soldiers make us
trim, one cheerleader serenaded the crowd of equally rousing final flurry of applause, smile,” she said. “It’s an honor to interact
Warriors with Marilyn Monroe’s 1950’s hit Lt. Col. Richard Fromm, the USAG- with them.”
“Santa Baby,” breathlessly proclaiming she Casey commander, leaped onto the stage Appreciative Warriors were also smiling
had been an awfully good girl and maybe a and thanked the team on behalf of all the by the end of the performance.
“’54 convertible too, light blue,” would be Soldiers. Fromm presented the cheerleaders “I am impressed they are spending their
a nice present for her. with a framed certificate of appreciation. Christmas to entertain us. Their willingness
A few Soldiers were invited onstage The 11 cheerleaders, part of a 35-member to sacrifice their time to visit those of us who
to take part in the performance. Two squad that performs during Cowboys’ home cannot be home for Christmas means an
cheerleaders roamed through the crowd games, each volunteered to spend Christmas awful lot,” said Pfc. Justin Garner a chemical
to select Soldiers to join in the fun. Two in Korea. “There is nothing I would rather specialist with 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry
Soldiers were selected and asked to take be doing today than spending Christmas Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team
part in a push-up contest. Cheerleader with the Soldiers,” said Whitney Isleib, a and a native of Bryan, Texas.
Trisha Marie Trevino, a five-year veteran
of the squad on her third visit to Korea,
explained they too must do push-ups as
part of their training and they wanted to see
how many push-ups 2nd ID Soldiers could
do. Informed they had 30 seconds to knock
out as many as push-ups as they could, both
Soldiers showed off their fitness level.
The crowd attempted to keep count but
the Soldiers repetitions were quick, with
the winner knocking out 48 and the other
Soldier right on his heels with 46. Both
Warriors were rewarded with prizes and
smiles from the cheerleaders.
The next interactive routine called for
two Soldiers to stand completely motionless
on stage while two friendly cheerleaders
danced around them, bumped into them,
and teased them in a flirtatious manner.
The two Soldiers displayed the discipline
Warriors in the 2nd ID are known for and
did not even twitch a muscle throughout
the routine despite intense provocation. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders begin with their cheerleading routine seen at every Cowboys
After the performance the Soldiers happily football game. They performed many dance routines during their performance for Soldiers in Carey
accepted a 2010 cheerleader calendar and Fitness Center on USAG-Casey Dec. 25. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
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Yongsan reaffirms its commitment to the Army Family
The U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Command Team resigns the Army Family Covenant with community leaders Dec. 18. — U.S. Army photos by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
By Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — With many flag-waving
Yongsan children looking on, leaders resigned the
Army Family Covenant Dec. 18 at the Seoul American
Elementary School cafeteria to demonstrate their
commitment to improving quality of life programs on
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan.
“We came here to recognize and to re-solidify our
promises to Yongsan Family members,” said Garrison
Commander Col. Dave Hall during the opening remarks.
“The Army Family Covenant is our commitment to
deliver a quality of life to our Soldiers and their Families
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commensurate to your dedication to our nation.”
Hall signed the covenant with 8th U.S. Army
Commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Fil, Installation Management
Command-Korea Commander Brig. Gen. John Uberti,
IMCOM-K Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt, and
Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch.
During the ceremony, Hall cited several improvements
the Army has made for families around the globe, such
as building 10,000 new homes and 40 new childcare
centers.
On Yongsan, Hall said that the Community of
Excellence had a lot to be proud of locally. Recognizing
the younger audience, Hall said that the community is
home to a world class library and the best Arts and Crafts
Center in the Army.
Other indicators of Yongsan’s commitment to increasing
quality of life may be seen with the addition of a $3.2
million multipurpose sports field on K-16, $10 million
in barracks renovations planned for this year and a pet
playground, among other things.
“I think it is a step forward for the Family, Soldiers,
and Army as a whole,” said Wisty Battles. “Events like
this will help improve our future and help families be a
stronger part of supporting their Soldier’s lives, which
is very positive.”
She also mentioned that thanks to resigning, family
quarters and employment especially for spouses in
Garrison are a priority.
“Our recommitment to the Soldiers and Families of this
Garrison is real and will be lasting,” said USAG-Yongsan
Army Community Services director Dianne Foster. “We
want to get the message out to the community that this
Garrison is serious about providing the best possible
quality of life to our community.”
“We signed the army family covenant in 2008, but the
significance of resigning it is to show the family we have
not forgotten our promises. We want the community to
be continuously reminded that we are ever vigilant and
commitment to our families,” she added.
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News & Notes Dallas Cowgirls get Yongsan jumping

Stress and Anger Management Seminar
Combat the harmful effects of stress
by creating a personalized self-care
plan at ACS Building 4106 from 10 a.m.
until 11:30 a.m. Jan. 14. Learn how to
identify and address stressors to manage
conflict assertively and control anger.
For information, call 738-5151/8861.

Single Parent Network Meeting

Meet with other single parents to share
information and resources at ACS
Building 4106 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30
p.m. Jan. 21. Help identify and resolve
the challenges faced by single parent
families in the Yongsan community.
For information, call 738-5151/8861.

Hannam Village Playgroup

Interactive play time for parents and
children ages 0 to 3 at Hannam Village
ACS Building S-6107 from 10 a.m. until
11:30 a.m. Jan. 19. Enjoy a variety of
activities and free play together with your
child. For information, call 738-5151/8861.

Community Connection: Kick Start in Korea
Are you new in Korea? Do you have
questions? Get a Kick Start in Korea every
Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30
p.m. at the DHL Market Square and get the
answers to your questions. The Outreach
Program Coordinator will greet you, provide
you information and answer your questions.
For information, call 738-7123.
International Spouses Support Group
Join us in our next meeting! The
International Spouse Support Group will
meet on Jan. 11 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30
p.m. at the ACS Building in Hanam Village.
For information, call 738-7123.
Winter Fest 2010
Club Beyond is having a Winter Feston
Jan. 16. Our guest speaker will be Brian
Housman from Awake To Life. It is open
for all 6th to 12th grade students. For those
who attend on the 16th they will go skiing
or snowboarding on the 18th. See our
website for more details. http://yongsan.
clubbeyond.org
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders entertain community members Dec. 20 at the Collier Field House. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — NA visibly star-
struck group of about 30 Yongsan children
attended a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
workshop Dec. 20 at Yongsan’s Child, Youth
and School Services gym before a larger show
later in the day.
The Cowboys cheerleaders gave lesson to
children on step coordination, poses and
smiling, followed by an actual demonstration by
the Cowgirls. The performance was given with
holiday background music, creating frenzied
applause from the children.
“I’m very happy and excited. I learned cheers
and how to walk during the shows,” said Abigail
Sigler, a second grader at Seoul American
Elementary School.
Shortly after the workshop, your correspondent
spoke with Ally Traylor, one of Cowboys
cheerleaders.
Kim: Is that your first time participating this
event in Korea?
Ally: This is actually my second year being
part of the USO tour since its first tour in
1979. It’s my third year as a Dallas Cowboys
cheerleader.
Kim: What is the main purpose of the
event?
Ally: The main purpose of this event is our
entire tour through out Korea. It truly says
“thank you” on behalf of the entire nation and
the Dallas Cowboys. We are so excited to be
here and to bring holiday theme to support
them anyway possible as well as their families.
Kim: What do you guys exactly teach girls
during the workshop?
Ally: We taught them a little bit of what we
do in Dallas. Our cheerleaders are probably
known for the silence dance on the football
field, so we taught them some of what we do
like cheer dances and chants. Then, we allow
them to perform for their parents.
Kim: Are there any specific reasons you became
a Cowgirl?
Ally: I became a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader
because it’s a childhood dream of mine. Actually,
I grew up in Missouri in families who loved
watching Cowboys games. Of course, what a
better way to export the Cowboys than being
Cowboys cheerleader?!
Kim: Who is your favorite NFL player?
Ally: My favorite NFL player is Tony Romo.
He is our quarterback and has a great personality
and gets his job done on the field.
Kim: What do you feel about playing against
your rival team, the Philadelphia Eagles,
especially quarterback Donovan McNabb?
Ally: We are having fun and healthy rivalry
with the Eagles as they are part of our NFC
East. It’s fun when we face the opponents like
them, and we do have a special history of having
rivalry with them. Donovan McNabb is very
talented and he also gets his job done on the
field, so hopefully whenever we face them, we
— See CHEER Page 12 —

Relocation of ASAP Office

The Army Substance Abuse Program
facility will relocate from South Post to
Main Post, Yongsan. New ASAP office will
be co-located with Yongsan Health Clinic,
bldg 1663. There will be limited services
during the move, Jan. 11 until Jan. 15,
2010. New phone number is 725-3852. For
information, call 737-3296.
College Registration
College Registration is ongoing until
Jan. 18, 2010 for the 4 institutions at
Yongsan Education Center: Central Texas
College, University of Maryland, University
of Phoenix, and Troy University. For
information, call 723-4290.
Community Information Forum
The Community Information Forum will
be held 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at
Community Service Building # 4106 Room
118. It is an opportunity to meet newcomers
and find out what is going on in USAG-
Yongsan. Get involve and join us at the
CIF. For information, call 738-7123.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Operation Santa Express thanks those on holiday duty
By Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Riding in a
van decorated with a Christmas theme and
packed full of cookie bags and hot cocoa,
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander
Col. Dave Hall, Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph
Rusch and the USAG-Yongsan Emergency
Services Director Ricky Oxendine delivered
holiday cheer to those supporting the
Garrison on Christmas Eve.
Hall and other leaders visited all the fire
station, Brian Allgood Army Community
Hospital emergency rooms, a Military
Police office, the heliport, all of the gates,
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall (second from left) and his Command Team present gifts to
and the Korean National Police office Korean National Policemen Dec. 24.— U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
during their Operation Santa Express
rounds. on his way! “Hall said cheerfully through community. “Thanks to their effort, I don’t
“On behalf of the Garrison, I want a microphone inside the van while feel much difference between spending
to thank everyone working today by broadcasting holiday music as the Santa Christmas in U.S. and here in Korea.”
personally going out to see them and spread Express cruised around post. An Chang-sin, the USAG-Yongsan
some cheer,” Hall said before the event got “I appreciate Army leaders giving out Community Relations Officer, helped
underway. “It’s our third year doing this some presents and coming down here to coordinate this event.
event and hopefully I will be able to shake cheer us,” Pfc. Ian Kuhl said, a Soldier “Each year, we try to show our gratitude
hands everybody.” working on Christmas Eve in the Provost for the hard work of those who work
“Merry Christmas! I have a Rudolph Marshall Office to help keep watch over the tirelessly, especially in this holiday season,”
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Happy Plaque unveiling honors Yongsan theater legend

New Year!
By Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

USAG-Yongsan Facebook share their New Year’s resolutions.

Find out what more than 1,600 Yongsan community members
are talking about by becoming a USAG-Yongsan Facebook Fan
at facebook.com/youryongsan!

Corrie Blackshear
Facebook Fan

I want to get involved in volunteering. There are so many

Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall stands next to a portrait of the late John Wood at a ean National Policemen Dec. 24.—
opportunities, and in this case giving really is so much U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
more rewarding than receiving!
Garrison Yongsan dedicated a
memorial plaque in remembrance
of the late John Wood at the Moyer
Peachy Macauley Recreation Center Dec. 11, officially
making the center’s theater the John
Facebook Fan Wood Memorial Theatre.
Wood, director of USAG-Yongsan
Music and Theatre Branch since
1988, died July 23 after a sudden
illness and subsequent heart failure.
Wood was born July 18, 1950,
in Campbellsville, Ky and earned
Love more, live happier, tell my kids “I love You” more than a degree in theater from Southern
once a day. As long as I do that, who cares how much I illinois University. He then joined the
weight! Army and was stationed at Yongsan
from 1974 until 1977.
Wood left the Army to perform in
a touring theatre group with some
Lily Mumster
Facebook Fan
Youths in spotlight at holiday play
friends in southern Kentucky for a tion of people like Wood who have made
several years before joining the Fort this a Community of Excellence.— U.S.
Knox Community Theatre where he Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
served the military community for 17
years. He served one year in Bosnia
then took an assignment back to
where it all began in Yongsan.
“Wood touched so many lives with
his talents, good nature and sense
of humor,” said Garrison Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Director Paul Robinson.
“He was one of the most selfless
people I have ever known,” Garrison
Commander Col. Dave Hall said. “The
plaque we have unveiled tonight is
a tribute to his 11 years of service
running this theater. It’s the dedica-

My new resolution is to explore Korea a bit more,I just gave

birth to my baby and I want to go around more this new
year.

Tonia Poaletti
Facebook Fan

I just got here about 2 months ago and I would like to get
back into volunteering that I love to do very much.

Ben Bird
YONGSAN GARRISON — With Christmas right around the corner, Yongsan community members
Facebook Fan debued the 1983 comedy A Christmas Story as a play at the John Wood Memorial Theater at the Moyer
Recreation Center Dec. 10.
Before the show began, U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall thanked both the
audience and the actors, saying the arts contribute to a vibrant community culture.
“The Music and Theater Program is essential to Yongsan community. This program is guided by several
goals: To improve and enrich quality of life for all community members and to support military readiness
My goal is 310 on the APFT! Wish me luck! by providing low-cost cultural arts life experiences. Arts-in-education opportunities for local students
encourage social awareness, cultural diversity,” he said as program director Jon Hewitt looked on.
— U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
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CHEER
just do a little bit better.
Following the interview, the Cowgirls
moved the stage to the Collier Field House
and performed a high-energy musical and
dance concert.
During the show, Cowgirl Trisha Trevino
asked Cowboys trivia questions and handed out
gifts to those that were able to answer correctly.
Some of the questions asked were: how many
Super Bowls have the Cowboys won and how
many stripes are in the Cowboys Cheerleaders’
uniform? The answers were five, and 15.
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Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall and
Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch and their
families joined the Yongsan crowds to cheer
the Cowboys on.
“This is clearly the main event at Yongsan,”
Hall said. “It is another example of our being
an Army Community of Excellence and
strengthening ties within the community. I
really appreciate the cheerleaders for forfeiting
their Christmas and New Year to be on the
road to entertain us. What a great main event
for Yongsan community!”
JANUARY 8, 2010 NEWS
Take the weight-loss challenge
By Lt. Col. Karen E. Hawkins
DeCA dietitian
FORT LEE, Va. — A new year and a new decade are here, and many of us want to lose a
few pounds or try to get in shape. There are many diets out there that promise to help you lose
weight, yet not all are safe. Are you ready for a new you? Ready to diet?
As a dietitian, I know that most fad diets people begin at this time of year are bound to fail.
Why? They simply are not realistic in their goals and don’t focus on how we really eat.
Now that’s no reason not to try to diet. Medical research shows that if you are overweight,
losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of your body weight (that’s about 8 to 15 pounds if you weigh
150) may leave you with better blood pressure, improved cholesterol levels and a lower risk
of diabetes.
To lose weight gradually and keep it off, here are 10 tried and true tips that you can live
with while losing weight and getting in shape.
• Go slowly. Set a realistic goal for weight loss and write it down. Losing 2 to no more than
3 pounds a week is generally recommended by the experts. Remember how long it took to
gain the weight? Give yourself time to lose it gradually and you are more likely to keep it off
as you change your lifestyle habits.
• Be active. Calories in, calories out or what you eat is what you get. This means be active.
Go walking, swimming, jogging, bicycling and dancing to burn those calories. The key is to
make physical activity a part of your everyday life.
• Go small. Use the small plate and small bowl at meals instead of the large ones. It’s
too easy to eat too much when you use a big dinner plate or a large bowl, especially for that
nighttime ice cream.
• Eat fiber. Aim for 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. Fiber fills you up and helps you feel full
for a long time between meals. Easy ways to get more fiber include eating cereal for breakfast
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that has 10 or more grams per serving; eat a pear or an apple for a snack; add beans to your
meals, soups, and salads; and add a few nuts as a snack or on a salad.
• Eat protein. Do not skimp on protein; this includes chicken, fish, turkey, lean beef and
pork. It also includes dairy foods like skim milk, yogurt, low-fat cheeses, beans and nuts, all
found in your commissary at savings of 30 percent or more. The average person needs 0.8
grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, about 60 to 90 grams protein a day.
• Portion control. A serving that is bigger than your fist is probably too much to eat – unless
it’s vegetables, which is the next tip.
• Eat your veggies. Eat vegetables at lunch and dinner. Portions are not so important here.
In fact, eating vegetables is a good place to cheat if you need to. Make sure to fill up half your
plate at meals with vegetables. The fiber, water content and nutrients in vegetables help the
body lose weight. Fresh, canned or frozen veggies are all great choices. Avoid the sauces, though,
as they add many extra calories.
• Eat your fruit. Fresh, canned or frozen, they all make great snacks and a nice dessert.
Dried fruit is OK, too, as long as you control the portion sizes.
• Get support. Get support from your family and friends to stay on track with your weight
loss. How about creating your own biggest losers contest and invite others to join? Support
goes a long way with weight loss.
• Celebrate your success! Give yourself a pat on the back and more as you continue to lose
weight. It’s no easy task. As you reach a weight loss goal, how about something special to reward
yourself? Make it something that you really can enjoy like a new outfit, season tickets for your
favorite sport or a special vacation. You decide what it is and write it down with your goal.
For more information about making healthy choices, visit Ask the Dietitian on http://
www.commissaries.com and post your questions on the DeCA Dietitian Forum. Be sure to
look for other useful information in the Dietitian’s Voice archive. Sign up with the DeCA
Dietitian on www.twitter.com and get messages sent to your cell phone today. For delicious
recipes, check out Kay’s Kitchen. And to enjoy all your commissary has to offer, sign up for
the Commissary Connection.
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Army officials meet to discuss 8th Army transformation

U.S. Army officials met Dec. 15 at Yongsan Garrison to discuss the 8th U.S. Army’s role in the most
significant transformation in the 60-year history of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. U.S. Army file photo.
By Walter Ham IV
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
On Dec. 29, Aviation Support Equipment Technician Second Class (AS2) Zachary A. Tholl reenlisted
at the Bridge of No Return. He was accompanied by his Wife and 30 of his fellow crew mates from
Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM-14) based in Norfolk, Va. Reenlisting Officer was
Lt. j.g. Chad R. Harris.

YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Army officials met here Dec. 15 to discuss the 8th U.S.
Army’s role in the most significant transformation in the 60-year history of the Republic of Korea- 2009 OHA Survey still underway
United States Alliance.
• The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility survey for
In the meeting at the 1st Replacement Company, leaders from the Department of the Army, 8th
Servicemembers living on the economy and authorized OHA is here.
U.S. Army and U.S. Army Pacific staffs talked about tour normalization and the repositioning of
• All Service members, that reside off-post and receive OHA, should take the
U.S. Army forces south of Seoul to enduring hubs in Pyeongtaek and Daegu, South Korea.
survey via https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/oha/survey/novoha.html.
“We are involved in an unprecedented transformation effort here,” said Col. Gary Martel, 8th
• To complete the survey respondents should review actual bills or records
U.S. Army deputy director of future operations. “Tour normalization will add continuity to our
of their utilities and maintenance expenses for the last 12 months.
formations and make life easier for our families. And the consolidation of our forces will reduce our
• A by month average for the utility and maintenance portion is required
footprint and increase our quality of life.”
unless utilities are included in their rent. If this is the case a monthly flat
The colonel said the meeting gave Army leaders the opportunity to focus on the important
rate utility supplement is already included in their OHA.
changes on the peninsula that will make the ROK-U.S. Alliance even stronger.
• The survey has been extended until Jan. 14.
“Everything we are working on is designed to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance,” said Martel.
The Eighth United States Army was founded on June 10, 1944. During World War II, 8th
Army liberated more than 60 islands during amphibious operations in the Pacific and then served
as the occupation force in Japan. In 1950, 8th Army was dispatched to Korea to repel communist
forces and has helped to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula ever since.
“The 8th Army has and will continue to play a critical role in the defense of Korea,” said Martel. Cell phone use for children
“We have a time-honored relationship with our ROK allies – one that was forged in the fire of war.
This relationship is only going to get stronger.” Any kid with a cell phone probably uses it to send and receive text messages and images.
It’s similar to using e-mail or instant messaging and most of the same etiquette and safety
Applications for 2010 scholarships now available rules apply.
If your kids are texting, encourage them to:
Scholarship applications for the 2010 Scholarships for Military Children Program are available
in commissaries worldwide and online through a link at www.commissaries.com and directly at • Respect others. Texting shorthand can lead to misunderstandings. Think about
www.militaryscholar.org. how a text message might be read and understood before sending it.
Since the program began in 2000, it has awarded $7.3 million in $1,500 scholarships to almost
5,000 children of service members. • Ignore text messages from people they don’t know.
Only dependent, unmarried children, younger than age 21 (age 23 if enrolled as a full- time
student at a college or university) of active duty personnel, Reserve, Guard and retired military • Learn how to block numbers from their cell phone.
members, survivors of service members who died while on active duty, or survivors of individuals
who died while receiving retired pay from the military may apply for a scholarship. • Avoid posting their cell phone number online.
Eligibility is determined using DEERS, the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System
database. Applicants should ensure that they, as well as their sponsor, are enrolled in the DEERS • Never provide financial information in response to a text message.
database and have a current ID card.
The applicant must be planning to attend, or already be attending, an accredited college or
university full time in the fall of 2010, or be enrolled in a program of studies designed to transfer Develop cell phone rules.
directly into a four-year program. Applicants should prepare to submit an essay on the following
topic: “You can travel back in time; however, you cannot change events. Talk to your kids about when and where it’s appropriate to use their cell phones.
What point in history would you visit and why?” Applications must be turned in to a commissary
by close of business Feb. 17. At least one scholarship will be awarded at every store location with You also may want to establish rules for responsible use.
qualified applicants.
• Do you allow calls or texting at the dinner table?

• Do you have rules about cell phone use at night?

• Should they give you their cell phones while they’re doing homework, or when
they’re supposed to be sleeping?

For more tips about talking to your kids about the internet and cell phone use visit
www.onguardonline.gov.
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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel
Sunday 1000 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel
Gospel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel
1230 Camp Stanley Chapel
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Catholic Services
Sunday 1900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 1200 West Casey Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel
USAG-Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-3917
Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel E. Husak:
daniel.husak1@us.army.mil, 736-3018
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CHAPLAIN
Area II Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel
Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel
Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel
United Pentecostal Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist Mass
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Early Morning Service 1500 Suwon Air Base Chapel
(Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel
Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 1145 Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Jewish
Friday 1830 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.:
klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil,
753-7042
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Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Church of Christ 1700 Bldg. 558, Room 206 Contemporary
Wednesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Friday 1900 Camp Walker
KATUSA Korean
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Korean
Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Mass
Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
1145 Camp Carroll
Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 0900 Freedom Chapel
Jewish
Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United
Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized
civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information.
USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains
2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:
jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998 Kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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Yongsan blanketed with record snowfall

(Above) Garrison Facebook Fan Diana Adcox Moreno Reich’s daughter plays in
the snow. With over 11 inches of snow, the historic weather event was called the
biggest snowfall in Seoul in a single day since 1937 by the Associated Press. —
Courtesy photo by Diana Adcox Moreno Reich; (Right) Seoul’s biggest snowstorm
in recorded history leaves the kimchi pots at Gate 3 covered in snow. — U.S. Army
photo by Dan Thompson; (Bottom right) Rachel Fleming and Chantel Pike sleigh
down MP Hill. — Courtesy photo by Jason Pike; (Bottom) Soldiers snowfight despite
low temperatures Jan. 4. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
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USFK Transformation Update
Yongsan Relocation Program, Land Partnership Plan, Tour Normalization overview
By R. Slade Walters
IMCOM-K Public Affairs
USAG-HUMPHREYS, Korea— For nearly
60 years, United States military forces have been
serving, living and working in the Republic of
Korea. Our alliance with the Republic of Korea
is one of the strongest in the world and our
continued partnership is designed to maintain
stability on the Korean peninsula and in the
East Asia region.
As many U.S. Servicemembers, Family
members and Civilian employees know, the next
few years promise many changes to military life
in Korea. To help keep the military community
in Korea and around the world informed
about those changes, the Morning Calm will
periodically publish a USFK Transformation
Update.
The Transformation Update will include
an overview of the status of several USFK
Transformation initiatives including the Yongsan
Relocation Program, the Land Partnership Plan
and Tour Normalization. These updates will be
designed to give the most current, big-picture
view of the Transformation as it goes forward.
I recently visited the Installation Management
Command Korea Region Transformation Office
at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys to get an
overview of the entire USFK transformation
process and currently projected plans. I met
with Mr. Bobby N. Rakes, Jr., IMCOM-K
RTO Deputy Director; Emmet C. Harleston,
IMCOM-K RTO Operations Branch Chief;
and Neal Takushi, IMCOM-K RTO Project
Manager.
To understand USFK Transformation, it
is important to understand the distinctions
between YRP, LPP and TN. The end-state
of USFK transformation will be to relocate
the majority of U.S. Forces in Korea to two
enduring hubs: the Northwest or Pyeongtaek
hub, comprised mainly of U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys and Osan Air Force Base; and the
Southeast or Daegu hub, comprised mainly of
U.S. Army Garrison Daegu and Chinhae Naval
Base. In addition, military tours in Korea will
become normalized two-year unaccompanied or
three-year accompanied tours.
“Under the Yongsan Relocation Program
we’re moving all U.S. Forces out of the Seoul
Mullen Lists Priorities, Challenges for U.S. Military
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — The broader Middle
East, taking care of troops and their families and
managing risk remain the military’s top priorities,
the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told participants in
the Inside Washington Seminar held at George
Washington University here that his goals for
the coming years mirror the goals he set when
he took office in October 2007.
The seminar, which includes students from 75
colleges and universities around the country, is
a way for the chairman to reach out to the next
generation of American leaders.
Mullen told the students that two wars in
NEWS
Metropolitan area to U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys here at Pyeongtaek,” said Rakes.
When YRP is targeted to be complete, around
2014, approximately 5000 Servicemembers will
be moved out of the Seoul area.
“Under the Land Partnership Plan we’re
moving all of the U.S. Forces stationed north
of the Han River, primarily the Second Infantry
Division for the Army, from their current
locations to U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys,”
Rakes continued.
When LPP is targeted to be complete, around
2016, approximately 7000 Servicemembers will
be moved from areas north of Seoul.
“Tour Normalization is all about making
the greater Middle East are the highest priority
for the Defense Department. In addition to Iraq
and Afghanistan, the focus is on the Gulf states
and Iran.
The chairman said he welcomed the vigorous
debate over the Afghanistan strategy. “I’ve
learned a lot, and I think we all have,” he said.
“Very instructive to me has been the policy
debate that we had late last year for almost three
months about the strategy for Afghanistan and
Pakistan.”
The strategy encompasses both Afghanistan
and Pakistan and under it, President Barack
Obama ordered another 30,000 U.S.
Servicemembers to Afghanistan. “Now we’re in
the execution phase of that,” Mullen said.
The chairman called the president’s decision
Korea more like Europe and Japan, where
unaccompanied Soldiers serve a two-year tour
and accompanied Soldiers serve a three-year
tour; and everyone who has Family members and
wants to bring them to Korea will be allowed to
do so as we implement full Tour Normalization
over a period of years in three phases,” Rakes
said.
According to Rakes, in 2002 there were
approximately 104 U.S. military installations
and sites in Korea. As of 2009, there were
approximately 70 U.S. military installations and
sites in Korea. When the USFK Transformation
is complete, which is currently projected for
2016, 47 U.S. military installations and sites
“courageous,” and said that the commanders
in the region have all they need to reverse the
Taliban’s momentum and disrupt and defeat
al-Qaida.
The chairman stressed to the students that
they need to look at international problems and
challenges not just through U.S. eyes, but that
of other countries. Before taking office, Mullen
had been to Pakistan once. Since taking office,
he has traveled to Pakistan 14 times.
“It’s a critical country in a critical part of the
world,” he said. “I encouraged the debate and I
think we should always have debate on issues of
this magnitude in this country.”
Taking care of the people of the armed services
is another priority. Putting the best people where
they are needed most is a big part of that push,
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will remain. Those sites will be concentrated
primarily in the two enduring hubs.
“We will retain the Joint Training Facility
in the north, so crew-served weapons training
and armored vehicle training will all still be
conducted at the Joint Training Facility,” said
Rakes.
“We will also retain a small presence in the
Seoul Metropolitan area that will be centered
around the Dragon Hill Lodge,” Rakes added.
Harleston explained that he sees the two
primary reasons for YRP and LPP are to reduce the
footprint of U.S. forces on the Korean peninsula,
at the request of the Korean Government, and to
gain efficiency by consolidating operations.
“Basically, after the Korean war, we just
settled where we were. So, we were all over the
place, mainly along what were the former main
supply routes,” said Rakes.
“By closing all of these antiquated and
inefficient installations, we gain a lot of efficiency
in terms of improving the quality of life and
achieving cost savings,” Rakes said.
“We also get increased safety because we put
less Soldiers on the road moving back and forth,”
added Harleston.
Transformation in Korea can be compared to
similar Base Realignment and Closure initiatives
that are ongoing at installations located in
the continental United States. Like USAG-
Humphreys, Fort Sill and Fort Bliss are in the
process of change.
Fort Sill is projected to grow from
approximately 20,000 personnel to over 26,000
personnel, a 31 percent increase, and will be
adding two million square feet of facilities.
Fort Bliss is projected to grow from
approximately 20,000 personnel to over 38,000
personnel, an 89 percent increase, and will be
adding 13 million square feet of facilities.
In comparison, by the projected end of USFK
Transformation in 2016, USAG-Humphreys is
projected to grow from approximately 10,000
personnel to over 44,000 personnel, a whopping
390 percent increase, and will be adding 25
million square feet of facilities.
“Upon completion, USAG-Humphreys will
be one of the most efficient and modern military
communities in the world, and an assignment
of choice for our Soldiers, Civilians, and their
Family Members,” said Rakes.
Mullen said.
“Putting my best people on my No. 1 priority
is an absolute requirement,” he said. “In the end,
so much of what we do boils down to leadership
and it boils down to how leaders lead, how they
lead in times of change. And you are going to
grow up learning leadership as things change.”
The U.S. Army is deploying now as the Navy
and Marine Corps always have, Mullen said.
They are deploying more and spending less time
at home, and this has placed great strain on
Servicemembers and their families.
“Multiple deployments, stress on individuals,
stress on families, a dramatically increased suicide
rate across all the services” -- all are problems, he
said. “But the military has taken significant steps
to address those issues.”
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THE ARMY FAMILY COVENANT:

WHAT IT MEANS TO SINGLE PARENTS
★ Enhanced Quality of CYS Programs
★ Eliminated CYS registration fees

★ Increased Respite Child Care

★ Improved Medical Care

★ Created Army OneSource website to provide support for

geographically dispersed youth

★ Created tools to help fund off-post housing during transition and/or

separation periods
★ Established improved Deployment Cycle Support
★ Increased construction of new CYS facilities

★ Mitigates effects of deployment on children

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U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Year in Review

One of the highlights of 2009: Eighth U.S. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Fil visited USAG-Humphreys Thanksgiving Day to re-sign the Army Family Covenant with Col. Joseph
P. Moore, Humphreys Garrison commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim, the Garrison’s command sergeant major. — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy
By Bob McElroy the largest military housing project since close by the summer of 2010. The remaining the Fourth of July and our friendship with
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Office World War II, Park Place will cost $1.3 military units at Long will move to other the local Korean people. Freedom Fest
billion and provide 2,400 three, four and camps in Korea. Most of the American and attracted more than 15,000 during its three
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — As five bedroom family housing units. Korean employees at each post will move to days and featured lots of great food, musical
U.S. army Garrison Humphreys opened A combined ROK-U.S. effort, Park new positions at Humphreys or elsewhere performances, martial arts demonstrations,
a new year, change continued to be the Place features several high-rise residential on the peninsula. carnival rides for the kids and a 30-minute
prevalent theme. towers, two-story townhouses, athletic Humphreys continued to support fireworks show on July 4th.
Tour normalization arrived with full fields, playgrounds, underground parking peninsula-wide exercises, setting up and Unit-level sports provided Soldiers with
force and Humphreys saw its number of and space for small retail outlets. running Life Support Areas for exercises many opportunities to excel on the playing
command sponsored families more than Soldiers will lease an apartment for the Key Resolve in March and Ulchi Freedom field and courts here. Men’s and women’s
double from about 200 to nearly 500. monthly-rate equivalent of their overseas Guardian in August. The LSAs provided Flag football, basketball, softball and soccer
The increased number of families brought housing allowance. The first apartments at comfortable sleeping tents, showers, Morale, were the dominant sports of choice for
more school-aged children and necessitated Park Place should be ready for occupancy Welfare and Recreation facilities and Soldiers and their KATUSA brothers.
moving the middle school students into the by 2012. exchange activities for the Soldiers and Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band rocked
new Education Center. In August the Far East District, U.S. Marines who deployed in support of the the Community Activity Center in July.
Fewer new facilities opened this year Army Corps of Engineers announced that it exercise. Sinise and the band thrilled the packed-
than last but 2009 brought a new Education had awarded the contract to build three new In June Humphreys said good bye house with a selection of contemporary and
Center, a Teen Center and a multimillion family housing towers on Parcel K, some of to Garrison Commander Col. John E. classic tunes.
dollar renovation of the Humphreys Medical the newest land here. Dumoulin, Jr., his wife Jean and two sons. The year closed with the first-ever Korean-
and Dental Clinic. The new Army Family Housing Towers Dumoulin commanded Humphreys for two American Holiday Concert by the Eirene
The garrison put the new Education will provide 204 three to five bedroom years. He now works as the Executive Officer Philharmonic Orchestra at the post theater.
Center to immediate use, housing middle apartments, underground parking, to Gen. Walter L. Sharp, the commander of The eclectic program featured traditional
school students in its bright, spacious playgrounds and community areas for U.S. Forces Korea. Christmas tunes, vocal performances and
classrooms. Soldiers and their Families. The FED expects Succeeding Dumoulin as garrison classical and big band music.
T h e h e a l t h a n d d e n t a l c l i n i c’s to finish building the new towers by August commander was Col. Joseph P. Moore. Rounding out the year in entertainment
renovation symbolized the garrison’s rapid 2011. He was joined by his wife Molly and their were the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at
transformation from a single-Soldier post The Army announced in January that two daughters. Before accepting command the CAC. This year marked the 31st that
to a family-oriented installation. The 2009 would be dedicated to its backbone, Moore led the Humphreys Transformation the cheerleaders have entertained overseas
renovation transformed the clinic from a the Noncommissioned Officer Corps. Office where he guided the effort to military personnel and their families during
troop medical clinic into a family-centered The Year of the NCO featured events transform the installation in the future the holidays.
health care facility with a staff that includes a and activities designed to honor NCOs home of USFK. Finally, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George
pediatrician, a family practice physician and by sharing their stories with the Army and Despite a busy year, Humphreys residents Casey visited Humphreys in December and
an Obstetrics and Gynecology doctor. the world (see related story and photos on still found time to relax and have fun indoors brought a message of support and praised for
Construction of six new single Soldier page 23). and out. the Soldiers, Civilians and Families here.
barracks continued on Parcel One, new There were no major unit changes in The year in recreation began with more Casey told the more than 150 in the
land adjacent to MP Hill. Each building will 2009 save for the move of 1st Battalion, than 70 brave Soldiers, Civilians and Family audience that he was proud of the service
house 302 Soldiers when they open. 2nd Aviation Regiment from Camp Eagle Members plunging into near-freezing water and sacrifices they make so far from home,
Workers also continued to fill, pack in Wonju to Fort Carson, Colo. In 2008 for the first-ever Polar Bear Swim on Jan. 10 especially during the holidays.
and prepare the new land surrounding the Army ordered the battalion to prepare at the Splish and Splash Waterpark. “You are part of an Army which is the
Humphreys for new buildings and facilities for return to the United States and then The increased number of families here led greatest force for good the world has ever
that will transform the installation into the deployment to Iraq in support of Operation to larger numbers for the annual Easter Egg seen,” Casey said. “You need to know that
major military base in Korea. Iraqi Freedom. Hunt and helped to boost the thriving youth is recognized by your country and your
The Army announced in January that Several months after 1-2 Aviation left sports programs throughout the year. president.”
it would build a new housing project here Korea Eighth U. S. Army announced that Later in the year Humphreys hosted its Editor’s note : Material from earlier stories
called Park Place at Humphreys. Touted as Camp Eagle and nearby Camp Long would second-annual Freedom Fest, celebrating was used for this article.
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News & Notes

Road Condition Hotline
Memorable images from 2009
For current road condition updates, call the
USAG-Humphreys hotline at 754-6473 or
754-6483, view the Commander’s Channel on
CATV channel 3, tune to AFN radio 88.3 or visit
the garrison’s homepage at http://humphreys.
korea.army.mil.

Temporary Library closure

The USAG-Humphreys’ Duke Library will be
closed for renovations Jan. 8 – 14. The Kid’s
Story hour on Jan. 13 is cancelled. For more
information, call 753-8817 or 753-8433.

Osan Vet Clinic

The Osan Veterinary Clinic will be at the
Community Activity Center on Jan. 11 from
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. They offer micro-chipping,
inoculations, parasite checks and physicals.
Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are
recommended. For more information, call 784-
6614.

Overseas Housing Allowance Utility survey

All servicemembers in Korea who reside off post
and receive Overseas Housing Allowance are
encouraged to take the OHA utility survey. OHA
is a valuable entitlement for servicemembers
stationed overseas. The time spent answering
the survey questions enables the Department
of Defense to set equitable OHA utility rates.
Participation in this year’s OHA Utility Survey
is critical to Families receiving equitable Some of 2009’s lasting images are, (clockwise from top
OHA utility allowance. All servicemembers in left) former garrison commander Col. John E. Dumoulin
Korea who reside off post and receive OHA
Jr. accepts the Army Community of Excellence Award
may access the survey through Jan. 15 at
http://175fmc.korea.army.mil. from Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli, Flag
football featured memorable plays, the Humphreys Medical
Teen Videography and Filmmaking class and Dental Clinic celebrated its renovation, Freedom Fest
This 4-H class teaches the basics of filmmaking attracted 15,000 people, the Polar Bear Swim kicked off the
to youth aspiring to be videographers, new year and Col. Joseph P. Moore assumed command of
filmmakers, screenwriters, producers or the garrison in June. — U.S. Army photos by Mike Mooney,
directors every Friday in January. Classes are Lori Yerdon, Bob McElroy, Sgt. Kelly Lowery and IMCOM
held in the Teen Center and the dates are: Jan.
15, 22 and 29. For more information, call 753-
8645.

Sophisticated Saturday
Relax and unwind at Sophisticated Saturday
Jan. 16 in Tommy Ds. A five-course meal will
be served and reservations are recommended.
For more information, call 753-8191 or e-mail
lisa.hogue.1@korea.army.mil.

Visual Information Support Center

Department of the Army Photos for the Sergeant
First Class Centralized Promotion Board need
to be submitted by Jan. 22. To schedule an
appointment to take a DA photo, log on the
Visual Information ordering site at www.vios.
army.mil or call 753-8010 for more information.

Needed: Emergency Placement Care

Families
Humphreys’ Army Community Service Family
Advocacy program is recruiting volunteer
families to make a difference in the lives of
children by becoming Emergency Placement
Care families. Call the Family Advocacy
Program Manager at 753-3742 for more
information.

Kickboxing, Spinning, Step, Water

Aerobics and Yoga
USAG-Humphreys offers an abundance of
aerobics classes for free. Pick up the latest
schedule at the front desks in the MP Hill gym,
Zoeckler gym or Super gym or call 753-8810.

We want your stories!

We want to publish your stories and photos
in the Morning Calm weekly and on the
Humphreys Facebook page. Please send any
information or products to Lori Yerdon. Call
754-6132 for more information or e-mail lori.
yerdon@korea.army.mil.
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Year of the NCO: Army recognizes over 200 years of service

By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Office

HUMPHREYS GARRISON —Twenty

years ago, the Army designated 1989 as the
Year of the Noncommissioned Officer and in
2009, it dedicated another year to the men
and women of the NCO Corps to honor
and thank them and their families for their
service and sacrifice.
The NCO ranks date back through
more than 200 years of United States
Army history; NCOs have made historic
contributions to the growth and strength
of the Nation in countless ways.
“NCOs are the keepers of the standards,”
said Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K.
Kim, USAG-Humphreys Command
Sergeant Major. “The Year of the NCO
allowed us to showcase their (NCOs)
accomplishments.”
For Soldiers assigned to Area III and
USAG-Humphreys, the Year of the
NCO was observed in several ways. The
garrison highlighted the contributions the
“Backbones of the Army” make to their
organizations with installation runs, NCO
induction ceremonies and an NCO Athlete
of the Year competition.
“We have the best Army in the word,”
Kim said. “Leaders empower and trust
NCOs to do the mission and NCOs make (left to right) Command Sergeant Major Victor Garcia, Defense Commissary Agency Senior Enlisted Advisor, USAG-Humphreys Garrison Command
things happen. Sergeant Major Jason K. Kim and USAG-Humphreys Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Jang, Dae-sung raise
NCOs play a vital role in accomplishing their fists in jubilation as they lead more about 600 U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers to the finish of the second in a series of 5 kilometer runs here
the Army’s mission and I am grateful that celebrating Year of the Noncommissioned Officer.
I’ve been a member of this great Army for — Courtsey photo
28 years.”

Command Sgt. Maj. Nichelle S. Fails (left) of 194th Combat Service Support Battalion leads a Staff Sergeant Carlos Gonzalez, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter flight engineer assigned to Bravo
toast during USAG-Humphreys’ first-ever NCO ball. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kelly Lowery Company, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion, monitors the sling load beneath his helicopter.
— U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon

Soldiers from 6-52 Air and Missile Defense Battalion participate in an NCO induction ceremony Soldiers practice warrior tasks and battle drills during field training exercises near Warrior Base.
on Suwon Air base. — U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Paul Yoon — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Michael A. Vanpool
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LSA mission a matter of logistics and determination

McCall said that clearly understanding
the needs of the command allows for a
greater understanding of what the soldiers
and civilians will need who are expected to
accomplish the training mission.
“A lot of planning goes into preparing for
an exercise. LSA plays a profoundly important
role in the overall training mission. Knowing
what type of supplies and equipment will
be required is one thing. Being able to
successfully acquire those training assets is
where the challenge lies. For that reason,
LSA works hard to ensure enough planning
and coordinating is done well in advance of
a training activity, all in hopes of achieving
the kind of success rate that reflects the true
essence of an installation or community of
excellence,” said McCall.
Quietly working behind the scenes,
McCall continues to draw from his military
experience as he meticulously reviews and
considers the logistical aspects of LSA
support. He stated, “It is necessary that I
coordinate visits to all LSA’s in Area IV so as
to ensure standardization. There is a lot that
goes into preparing for a training exercise.
For that reason, it is imperative that all of
James McCall (left), Life Support Activities (LSA) Coordinator, USAG Daegu, Camp Henry, the involved parties are operating from the
meets with Stephen Carr, Plans Specialist, USAG Daegu Directorate of Plans, Training, same sheet of music.”
Mobility and Security (DPTMS) to discuss some of the logistical challenges involved in the As the focal point for LSA matters in
initial planning and coordination of Life Support Activities during scheduled training exercises Area IV, McCall realizes the importance
in Area IV. — U.S. Army photo by Mary Grimes of accountability, as well as strategic
By Mary Grimes assembling and preparing a host of resources communications. He said that like other
USAG Daegu Public Affairs deemed central to the well-being of training LSA’s, he takes his responsibilities seriously
activity participants, and their environments. and knows that a lot of people rely on
“As the LSA Coordinator for USAG Daegu, the knowledge and expertise of the LSA
CAMP HENRY — If there is any truth I am responsible for coordinating and coordinator to get the job done.
to the old adage, “excellence is an art won supporting Life Support Activities for Camps The Darlington, South Carolina native
by training and habituation,” then it is Henry, Walker, and Carroll. What that entails said, “Anytime you are talking about providing
small wonder why retired Army Command would surprise a lot of people,” he said. care and support, the issue of accountability is
Sgt. Maj. James E. McCall, Life Support What that entails for the former Special paramount. As the Area IV LSA coordinator,
Activities Coordinator for U.S. Army Forces Command Sgt. Maj., and current maintaining accountability for all life
Garrison Daegu, Camp Henry is unwavering contractor with Booze Allen Hamilton, support activities rests on my shoulders. I
in his efforts to support Area IV installations includes everything from coordinating am responsible for determining placement
and communities both in preparation for, and and requesting contracts for all Area for, as well as the number of drinking water
during military training exercises. IV major exercises, to determining the assets that will be needed during exercises. I
McCall has the formidable task of strategic placement of portable porta-lets. also coordinate the availability of billeting
for units participating in command exercises.
It’s a job that requires attention to detail
and constant status checks. You can see why
accountability is of such great importance.”
Among the many things the LSA
Coordinator must oversee when preparing
Area IV facilities for any training activity, is
that of funding. “I work closely with the local
command, EUSA and IMCOM-K on any
budget issues involving exercise requirements.
Additionally, I must take a look at cost factors
surrounding LSA operations, and then
provide estimates and recommendations to
our Resource Management Office.
“The work doesn’t stop there. Because
we are talking about things that relate to the
quality of life and welfare of our soldiers and
civilian workforce, LSA has to make safety
concerns a priority in the planning stages of
an operation. From ensuring safety standards
are in place, to assisting various agencies
in hooking up electrical equipment, and
providing support to the Second Operational
Command and elements from the Korea
Battle Simulation Center, we are immersed
in those details that will impact so greatly on
the successful implementation and execution
of an operation,” McCall explained.
For many, the strategic planning and
logistical challenge behind the support
provided by LSA’s may not be blatantly
obvious. Clearly, however, they are major
players in Department of Defense efforts
to sustain and maintain communities of
excellence throughout the Army.
“The LSA mission involves taking care of
the needs of people, and LSA’s throughout
the peninsula are committed to doing just
that. Here in the USAG Daegu area, we
want to present you with the same kind of
quality of life support you not only want,
but should expect. Someone once said, we
are what we repeatedly do. Well, as LSA
coordinator, my goal is to continue to serve
Area IV, and I am determined to bring
that service to a level of excellence that is
unmatched,” said McCall.

19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command delivers coal of love

By Pfc. Lee, Jun-ho
19th ESC Public Affairs
NAMGU, DAEGU — From commanding
general to private, soldiers of various ranks all
stood in long lines with their gloves on, ready
to lend a helping hand. Soon they began to
pass the charcoal from side-to-side, piling
them in house storage areas.
More than 40 servicemembers from the
19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
(ESC) Headquarters and Headquarters
Company joined to deliver thousands
of yontan to the Daegu Namgu district
residences, Dec. 23.
Yontan is a round charcoal brick with
holes that are made to heat houses during
the cold months. While most of the Korean
people now use modern heating systems,
a few underprivileged residents still use
yontan to heat their homes because they
cannot pay for the modern heating or the
homes are too old. The 19th ESC has been
delivering yontan to the local community
by cooperating with the Daegu/Kyungpook
branch Lovecoal Corporation for six years
to help residents out.
“Daegu city and Kyungpook province
are the regions that still have a lot of
demands for yontan,” said Han Jae-hong,
Daegu/Kyungpook Lovecoal Corporation
manager. “Namgu district is one of the less
fortunate towns within the region.”
“It was a great opportunity for the 19th
ESC Servicemembers to integrate with
the local neighbors and give back for their
support,” said Son Seuk-hwan, 19th ESC
G-9 Community Relations. Two hundred
yontans were delivered to 10 houses each,
brining total 2,000.
As the yontans were piled into storage
areas, the residents thanked the Soldiers
with smiles. Soldiers were proud to have a
part in the day’s event.
“I wanted to help our less fortunate
neighbors for the holiday season, and it was
well worth it. The event was so meaningful,”
said Cpl. Kim Jong-jun, 19th ESC Staff
Judge Advocate.
“I learned about this event through an
Servicemembers from the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command joined to deliver e-mail, and taking part in it was a brilliant
thousands of yontan to the Daegu Namgu district residences, Dec. 23. — U.S. Army photo experience for the holiday season.” said Lt.
by Pfc. Lee, Jun-ho Col. Christopher M. Palfi, 19th ESC G-3.
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t News & Notes
Cervical Health
Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness
Month. Take Action and protect yourself
this New Year. Get your pap test
regularly and Vaccinate early against
HPV for girls and women ages 9-26.
Let’s put an end to the nearly 4,000
American women and 1,000 Korean
women that die from this disease each
year. For more information, please call
Force Health Protection and preventive
medicine 65th Medical Brigade at 764-
5215.
Deadline for OHA Survey
Completion is approaching
For Korea-based services members
who live off post, the 15 January 2010
extension deadline for completing the
OHA Survey online is fast approaching.
Located at https://www.defensetravel.
dod.mil/oha/survey/novoha.html, or
at the 175th Financial Management
Center (FMC) website http://175thmc.
korea.army.mil, the annual OHA Utility
Survey extension provides all Service
members with the extra time needed to
accurately record their utility expenses
and the opportunity to influence their
OHA entitlements.
Mommy & Me Work out
Don’t have a babysitter? Still need a
workout? You are responsible for your
own child. They must remain with you
in Aerobics room. Children’s movies
will be provided. Bring your own toys.
Enjoy a full body workout for all fitness
levels! For more information, please
call 010-5823-1009.
Parents Night out
This event will be held on Friday, Jan.
15, 7:00-11:00 p.m. Sign up in advance.
First-come, first-served. spaces are
limited. You must be a registered CYSS
member. Please feed your child dinner
before event. It will be provided for
children from six weeks to five years
old. For more information, please call
Central registry at 764-5298 to make a
reservation.
RETRO Bowling Tournament
RETRO Bowling Tournament will be
held on Friday, Jan. 15, 6:00 – 10:00
p.m at Camp Walker Bowling center.
The price is 7 dollars per person.
Prizes are Top bowler, Best dressed
and Top team score. Sign up by Jan.
8, 2009. For more information, please
call bowling center at 764-4334.
Claim against the estate of
Spc. Eric A. Peterson
If anyone has a claim against the
estate of Spc. Eric A. Peterson, 293rd
Signal Company, contact the Summary
Court Martial Officer at DSN 765-
8016/8008,mobile 010-9058-8210 or
rene.rodriquez11@korea.army.mil.
Daegu FMWR twitter
You can get the latest news on FMWR
events and activities on www.twitter.
com. Find us at ‘Daegu FMWR’. Want
to know more, call FMWR at 768-
7563.
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Eric Benet performance a big hit at Camp Carroll
By Kang, Hye-jin
USAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern
CAMP CARROLL — If you’ve ever
had an opportunity to attend an Eric Benet
performance, then you know that his soft
and sultry voice tends to leave audiences
mesmerized. In his recent visit to The Land
of the Morning Calm, the soulful artist
seemed to have that same affect on Area
IV fans who made their way to the Camp
Carroll Community Activity Center to
catch his show.
Like so many other travelers to the
Republic of South Korea (ROK), the long
trip is often the talk. It was not all that
different for Benet…except, as he explained,
his trip involved something he has long been
anticipating…performing for the troops.
Said Benet, “The shows I will be putting on Soulful artist Eric Benet engages his very supportive audience during a recent performance
at the military installations is intended to let at the Camp Carroll Community Activity Center. — U.S. Army photo by Kang, Hye-jin
the service members know that I appreciate
the contributions and the sacrifices made it’s therefore easy to see why I completely be a factor in the turnout at the Camp
by them and their families every single day. forgot the challenges involved in making Carroll performance. Fans both young and
I think it’s important that they know that the trip here.” old began gathering at the Community
their service is truly appreciated.” Rumor has it in Korean circles that Activity Center long before the show
Also on the artist’s schedule while visiting Benet is not only enjoyed by many Korean began. Among the songs performed by the
the ROK, was a one night only performance fans, but that his music is highly regarded entertainer were ‘Hurricane’, and ‘I wanna
in downtown Seoul. He spoke of his visit to among Korean singers and performers. be loved’. The screams and applause from
Korea and said, “This was my first invitation When asked how he felt about this, the audience was evident of how well they
to come to Korea, and I’ve found it to be not Benet said, “I’m flattered beyond words. enjoyed the music.
only an honor, but simply amazing. With I am honored that Korean musicians like According to one fan, Cpl. Sang-
that said, whenever I’m on tour, traveling me. I will frequently come to Korea and sik Kim, HHC USAG Daegu ROKA
is always a big challenge. However, once I hopefully leave audiences with memories Staff Office said, “I am a big fan of this
arrived in Korea, I could immediately see of a great performance.” artist. I can’t believe that I actually had
that the preparations for the visit would be When asked what music means to him, an opportunity to see him perform live.
worth all the effort and energy, Benet replied, “It’s the same as asking what is I felt he is very entertaining and deeply
“As the plane began its descent, I could water is to a fish. I cannot live without music. involved in his music. He is definitely
see that this country is very clean. Soon I’ll be concentrating on a new album, once a crowd-pleaser. I have to say that I his
after arrival it was easy to see that the people this tour to Asia is over. We’re hoping to begin performance was successful. I also got his
are really kind and so respectful. You can’t working on this project next spring.” autograph. He was really kind and showed
help but notice something like that, and By all appearance, age didn’t seem to much humility.”
Pier 8 and BIWA team up to treat orphans in Busan
Container Security Initiative. Also in
attendance was Soon Sook, the vice president
of BIWA and Scott Jolly, the president of
the Busan Foreign School.
BIWA is a non-profit organization that
does charity and volunteer work in Busan.
Some of the founding members of BIWA
were military spouses, including the spouse
of the former commanding officer of Camp
Hialeah. When Camp Hialeah closed in
2006, the military membership of BIWA
naturally declined. Navy Cmdr. Chris Cruz,
Commanding Officer of MSCO Korea and
the Pier 8 Commander commented that,
“Although Camp Hialeah closed in 2006 it
doesn’t mean the U.S. Military’s role in the
community stops. I think it’s important for
Pier 8 to have a strong relationship with
Members of Pier 8 teamed up with the Busan International Women’s Association to enjoy a BIWA. Separately, BIWA and Pier 8 are not
Christmas Party with the children from the Sun Ae Won Orphanage in Busan. — U.S. Navy large organizations – but together, we can
Official Photo make a big impact on the community.”
Courtesy Military Sealift Command, Korea Force Water Port Liaison Office, each child One example of this impact is volunteering
received their own toy during the party. at the Sung Ae Won Orphanage. Pier 8 and
BUSAN —Members of Pier 8 in Busan Many volunteers helped to set up BIWA have unofficially “adopted” Sung
teamed up with the Busan International the event, serve food, clean up and most Ae Won as their orphanage. The Pier 8 /
Women’s Association (BIWA) in December importantly, play with the children during BIWA team has sponsored pizza parties,
sponsoring the Sung Ae Won Orphanage the party. Additionally, the Pier 8 / BIWA beach picnics, ballet lessons, many visits
Christmas Party for more than 70 children. team raised enough funds to provide a Wii to the orphanage, an Organization Day
This event, the first of its kind for video game system and two DVD players to complete with bounce houses and other
Sung Ae Won, featured a magic show, face the Sung Ae Won orphanage. children’s activities, a pig roast and most
painting, lots of good food and a special visit The Pier 8 volunteers consisted of recently, the Christmas Party. What started
from Santa Claus. Through the help of Santa members from Military Sealift Command out as just a handful of people visiting
and a very successful toy drive led by Air Korea, 837th Transportation Battalion, the orphanage has expanded into a very
Force Tech. Sgt. Daisy Galan from the Air Air Force Water Port Liaison Office and successful volunteer effort.
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SKIES performance by children gives parents a big kick
By Gu, You-jin
USAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern
CAMP WALKER — A cross-section
of the community gathered recently to
see just what happens when tots, toddlers
and parents reach for the sky. During a
recent performance conducted by Schools
of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration,
and Skills (SKIES), children of various
ages participated in a colorful holiday
showcase on Camp Walker that will long
be remembered.
From taekwondo to ballet, the bright
and cheerful faces of the youngsters held
the audience captive as they put what
they had learned into action. Dressed
in brilliantly adorned attire, the children
performed in a manner that would make
any parent proud.
According to Kyung-suk Choi, a piano
teacher participating in the event, “Even if
students were beginners, they performed
very well and did their best. I enjoyed
watching them. I’m very happy and proud
of my students. This SKIES event allows
each child an enormous opportunity to
display a passion for their work.” Choi’s
comments were right on cue, as was
evidenced by the cheers and applause
coming from an audience comprised of
community well wishers and supporters.
To the spectator, nearly every child
appeared confident and eager to show what
they had learned through SKIES. “Not
only were the children enthusiastic, but
they seemed to put their all into everything
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including cheerleading and gymnastics.
The audience had no opportunity to be
bored,” said one onlooker.
K i s i a h C h a n d l e r, a t a e k w o n d o
performer said of the event, “I have studied
taekwondo for three years. It helps me to
stay healthy and mentally strong. I am
very happy to display my taekwondo skills
to audiences.”
According to one parent attending the
show, Capt. Ranston Harvey, “SKIES did a
great job. The show allowed parents a good
chance to see and become more interested in
the classes their children are taking, catching
a glimpse of their artistic potential. You could
see proud parents throughout the event, as
they snapped pictures of their child. I was
very excited to watch my daughter perform
gymnastics during the SKIES holiday recital.
My daughter has worked very hard. This
event allowed her a chance to show what she
has learned.”
Said Harvey, “Some of the children
were strong and determined when
performing with the drum. They were
equally determined while performing
kendo, tiger tots (a form of taekwondo),
and taekwondo. On the other side of the
performances, you saw children who were
a little more timid. They were so sweet as
they performed together.”
SKIES officials said that they deeply
appreciate all of the time and energy that
supporters provided. Commented one
(TOP) Jocelyn Mortimer and her classmates take center stage during a recent Taekwondo official, “The amount of time and support
performance hosted by SKIES. (BOTTOM LEFT) Joy Hayes, is a picture of beauty as she that you have so generously given the
performs in front of a very receptive audience. (BOTTOM RIGHT) Kendo instructor Suntae children and staff is beyond measure. What
Park (left) and his student, Sumin Yoon practice artful moves during a segment of the SKIES you do for the Daegu community and the
performance. — U.S. Army photo by Gu, Youjin U.S. Army family is truly appreciated.”
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USAG Daegu Weekly Photos

USAG Daegu Chapel visits local orphanage Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Camp Walker

Since 1991, the USAG Daegu Chapel has provided aid to more than 160 local orphanages. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders salute to the Soldiers during their Christmas Concert, Dec. 19
The Chapel staff and supporters closed out the year with a visit to Aemangwon orphanage, at Kelly Gym on Camp Walker. The performance ranged from country to hip hop, entertaining
located in Susung-gu, Daegu. — U.S. Army photo by Kang, Hye-jin Soldiers during the holiday season.— U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Park, Kyung-rock
Area IV Army Family Covenant Signing Army Family Team Building Ceremony

19th ESC Commanding General Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Harvey (middle) and Daegu Garrison Area IV volunteers are all smiles as they cut into a cake to celebrate the Army Family Team
Commander Col. Terry D. Hodges(right) sign the Army Family Covenant, renewing the Army’s Building’s 15th anniversary. The event was recently held at the Evergreen club on Camp
commitment to Area IV Army Families and Soldiers, Dec. 19 at the Evergreen Club on Camp Walker.— U.S. Army photo by Kang, Hye-jin
Walker. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Park, Kyung-rock
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