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February 19, 2010 • Volume 8, Issue 18 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil

Korea Battle Simulation Center

General Paik Sun-yup speaks to KBSC group to train the trainers

Gen. Paik Sun-yup, the Republic of Korea’s first four-star general and the author of “From Pusan to Panmunjom” visited the Korea Battle Simulation Center on
Wednesday to see the key exercise control facility and speak to the quarterly professional development group. Gen. Paik spoke for nearly an hour on his experiences
in the Korean War, the development of the ROK-U.S. Alliance, and the rebuilding of his country following the war. – U.S. Army photo by Dave Palmer

GARRISONS OVERVIEW FEATURE

Region News Patriot Express
USAG-Red Cloud
P02
P05 Sights and Sounds
P02
P03 Page 16
USAG-Casey
USAG-Yongsan
P05
P09
Command Perspective
PED Security
P04
P14
Cupid Strikes
USAG-Humphreys
USAG-Daegu
P21
P25
Soldier Olympian
Korean Page
P18
P30
On Casey
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NEWS
Lynn Honors Australia’s War Dead
U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III and wife, Mary Murphy,
tour the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, Feb. 16, 2010. –
DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
CANBERRA, Australia — Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn
III concluded his visit to Australia today by paying tribute to Australian
Servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation.
Lynn attended the daily closing ceremony at the Australian War
Memorial here. He and his wife, Mary, then placed a wreath at the Tomb of
the Unknown Australian Soldier.
The ceremony was dignified and sad and is the way Australians close the
memorial at 5 p.m. each day. A lone bagpiper marched slowly out playing
the Scottish lament, “Flowers of the Forest.” The piper’s song signifies to
Servicemembers that “the duty day is over and they can now rest in peace.”
“The whole ceremony was very moving and a fitting tribute to the
sacrifice Australians have made,” Lynn said during an interview. “Australia
has fought alongside us in every conflict from World War I to Afghanistan.
Travel routes connect South Korea, expand Japan services
By Capt. Amy Cooper
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Pacific-based
Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines will soon have more options available
for traveling to and from the United States beginning this April, with the re-
routing of current Patriot Express flights and the addition of a third weekly
flight.
New routes include the return of Patriot Express flights connecting the
U.S. West Coast to the Korean peninsula.
Patriot Express flights are operated by commercial airlines contracted by
the Department of Defense to provide transportation for military members,
dependents and civil service employees. The Pacific Patriot Express routes
originate and terminate at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Wash.
“(Pacific-based) wing commanders requested Patriot Express,” said
Yvonne Frazier, the Pacific Air Forces traffic management chief. “We then
worked with (U.S.) Pacific Command and U.S. Transportation Command,
who said, ‘We’ll see what we can do to help.’”
The availability of the flights in the Pacific theater is much needed,
according to PACAF officials.
“The problem with (traveling in) the Pacific is you’re dealing with a lot
of islands separated by massive distances,” said Lt. Col. Katherine Charecky,
the PACAF distribution policy and vehicles branch chief. “It’s not easy and
it’s expensive to travel.”
Patriot Express flights have been available for Japan-based members since
October and in April the service will connect South Korea-based members.
“One of our goals during this whole process was to expand service to
Korea,” said Larry Lorentzen, the TRANSCOM operations directorate’s
senior commercial air requirements analyst.
TRANSCOM contracts for commercial transportation on behalf of the
DOD.
The new weekly flights to South Korea will depart from Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport and go to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Osan AB, South
Korea, Kunsan AB, South Korea and then backtrack through Osan AB and
Yokota AB on return to Seattle-Tacoma.
Additionally, one of the pre-existing routes connecting Japan and the
U.S. has been re-worked to include a stop at Osan AB. That route will go
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I thought it was important to recognize the sacrifices they’ve made as part
of that partnership.”
The war memorial was built to honor the dead of World War I.
Designed in the 1920s, construction of the memorial was slowed by the
Great Depression. It was dedicated on November 11, 1941.
“Of course, by then we were two years into World War II,” said Gerard
Pratt, a memorial official. The memorial is co-located with the Australian
War Museum.
The memorial features an open area with a rectangular, reflecting pool
at its center. The bottom of the pool is layered with coins that people
have thrown in. On either side of the pool are steps leading up to covered
hallways. Lining those walls are bronze tablets featuring the names of
fallen Servicemembers. On one side of the memorial are inscribed the
dates “1914-1918” and 60,000 names are listed.
“It was an incredible sacrifice for a nation of at the time about 4.5
million people,” Gerard said of Australia’s military war dead of World
War I.
On the other side of the courtyard is another hall featuring the names
of Australia’s war dead from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. All names
are presented alphabetically by unit. There are no ranks or awards.
“The number of the names on those walls and the sacrifices Australians
have made is quite staggering,” Lynn said.
Alongside the thousands of names are small paper poppies put there
by people remembering departed loved ones. Poppies symbolize World
War I sacrifice and paper poppies have been a way to pay tribute since the
publication of the poem, “In Flanders Fields” in 1915.
In all, the names of 102,000 Australian men and women are listed at
the memorial.
At the end of the memorial’s courtyard is a chapel housing the
Unknown. The Australian government brought the Unknown to the site
from a World War I battle cemetery in 1993. The soldier represents the
sacrifices of all Australian Servicemembers. Lynn placed a wreath at the
tomb and then walked back toward the entrance looking at the names as
he went along.
At the end of the row, there is a new plaque and on it are the dead
from more recent operations in Somalia, East Timor, Afghanistan and
Iraq. Two Australian Servicemembers were killed in Iraq, and 11 have
died in Afghanistan.
from Seattle-Tacoma; to Misawa AB, Japan; Osan AB, and then follows
the same route back to Seattle-Tacoma.
The third route, also connecting Japan-based personnel to the United
States, has been changed too. It begins at Seattle-Tacoma and goes to
Yokota AB, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Kadena AB and
then backward to Seattle-Tacoma.
“This is an important travel option for our Navy and Marine customers
on mainland Japan,” Mr. Lorentzen said.
People who’ve flown on Pacific Express to Japan previously might
notice the new routes no longer stop in Anchorage for gas. Starting in
April, the contract carriers will fly the Boeing 767 on these routes.
“These are newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft so they can fly longer
without having to stop and refuel,” Mr. Lorentzen said.
The new aircraft not only saves gas and time, but also it provides more
seating capacity on the flights, he said.
More seating capacity means there’s more room for customers.
“(Permanent change of station) travelers are our primary market,” Mr.
Lorentzen said. “They have a 10-day travel window, and by regulation,
Patriot Express should be their first course of travel.”
Additionally, four-legged family members are able to fly with ease.
“The Patriot Express provides pet spaces, a big plus for our
Servicemembers since shipping pets can be expensive and difficult,
especially during the summer temperature embargos,” Ms. Frazier said.
While the service is targeted mainly toward Servicemembers and
families traveling on PCS moves, it’s open to members traveling on
temporary duty and eligible for space-available travelers. This is especially
beneficial for members and families stationed at Misawa AB and MCAS
Iwakuni.
“Traveling to and from Misawa (AB) and Iwakuni (MCAS) is a
nightmare,” Mrs. Frazier said. “You have to go from the international to
domestic airport in Tokyo, dragging your bags, kids, etc. Additionally,
there are only foreign flag carriers over these routes who offer limited seat
pitch and baggage space. It’s just more convenient for a family to travel
directly into and out of a military base.”
Flying Patriot Express also alleviates some of the other headaches
associated with commercial airline travel due to Transportation Security
Administration and airport security regulations, Colonel Charecky said.
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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: Accidental Damage

to Government Property; Accidental
Damage to Private Property; Witness
#1 and Witness #2 were welding the
lifted panel of the 2nd floor storage
cage, when a spark fell into the cage
below them, causing a fire. The fire
caused damage to various items in
the storage cage, which were issued
to Victim #1. The Fire Department
responded and extinguished the
fire. Estimated Cost of Damage is
unknown. This is a final report.

USAG-Yongsan: Purchase In
Excess of Personal Needs; Subject
#1 purchased numerous items in
excess of her personal needs between
the months of Nov. 2009 and Jan.
2010. Subject #1 was advised of
their legal rights, which Subject #1
invoked. Subject #1’s Ration Control
Plate was confiscated. Subject #1 was
further processed and released to their
supervisor. This is a final report.

Failure to Pay Just Debt; Subject #1 did

not pay their taxi fare and went to the
barracks. Subject #1 was apprehended
and transported to the PMO where
Subject #1 was advised of their legal
rights, which Subject #1 invoked. This
is a final report.

USAG-Humphreys: Larceny of
Private Funds; Larceny of Private
Property; Lost Identification Card;
Unknown person(s), by unknown
means, removed Victim #1 wallet,
containing various items to include
military ID, $166.00, and 30,000 Won,
which was unsecured and unattended
in Victim #1 jacket in. Person(s)
unknown then fled the scene in an
unknown direction. A search of the
area for subject(s) and/or witness(es)
met with negative results. Victim #1
rendered a written sworn statement
attesting to the incident. Estimated
Cost of Loss is $166.00, and 30,000
Won. This is a final report.
USAG-Daegu: Assault Consummated
by a Battery; Drunk and Disorderly;
Subject #1 and Victim #1 were in a
verbal altercation which turned physical
when Subject #1 struck Victim #1 in the
face with a closed fist at their Barracks.
Subject #1 was apprehended by MP
and transported to the Troop Medical
Center. Subject #1 was treated for
a Legal Blood Alcohol Test and was
then transported to the PMO. Subject
#1 was processed and released into
their unit with instructions to report to
the PMO at a later time. Subject #1
reported to the PMO where Subject #1
was advised of his legal rights which
Subject #1 waived rendering a written
sworn statement denying the offense.
This is a final report.
USAG-Daegu: Traffic Accident
without Injury; Damage to Government
Property; Improper Backing; Subject
#1, operating a Personal Owned
Vehicle while backing, failed to judge
proper clearance and struck a heating
pump unit in the parking lot. Damages
to Subject #1’s vehicle consisted
of a broken left rear bumper. The
heating pump unit sustained damages
consisting of dents and scratches.
Subject #1 was processed and released
on his own recognizance. Subject #1
reported utilization of his seatbelt.
Estimated cost of damage is unknown.
This is a final report.
Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, is a royal palace compound located in northern
Seoul. First constructed in 1394 and reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built by
the Joseon Dynasty. The name translates as the Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven. — Photo courtesy of Dave Palmer
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Sinmyeong, Traditional Yeonhui Performance
Sinmyeong is a Yeonhui, a kind of performance that
combines everything from singing, dancing, and
music to drama. It comes in five different madangs
or acts that combine the Korean notion of Shin
(excitement) and Heung (joy). The performance will
be held on an ongoing basis at the Angel Theater
located in Mokdong Sports Stadium starting on
Feb. 2nd, 2010. Shows are at 4:30 and 8:00 pm
on Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 and 4:30 pm on
Saturday and Sundays for a total of eight 80 minute
shows. Take subway line 5 to Omokgyo Stn. Exit #3.
And then walk for about 10 min. The venue is located
between the Skating Rink and the Baseball Stadium
at the Mokdong Sports Stadium.
Exploring the City of Seoul - 63 Wax Museum
The 63 Wax Museum, one of the major must-see
places at 63 City, opened in 2008. Visitors can tour
the Museum and take photos with wax figures of
historical personages including world-renowned
musicians (Schubert, Bach, and Beethoven),
painters (Salvador Dali, Picasso, Van Gogh, etc.),
and athletes. As many as 70 wax figures made by
a famous Japanese artist are 1.5 times bigger than
actual size so that they look more detailed and life-
like in photos. ‘The Last Supper’ which took 3 years
to complete, is one of the most popular pieces in
the museum. This piece is a favorite among visitors,
regardless of their nationality. Visitors are provided
with costumes so that they may dress up and take
photos of themselves as Jesus’ hypothetical 13th
disciple. The museum offers visitors exciting hands-
on programs, making this tour anything but a typical
day at the museum. The 63 City itself, one of the major
landmarks in Seoul, is located in Yeouido, overlooking
the gently flowing Hangang River. On the outside, it’s
a simple skyscraper. On the inside, however, it’s full of
wonderful things for visitors to see. Other attractions
include Sea World, which is known as the perfect place
for a family outing and the observatory located on the
60th floor, which is well known as a great place for a
romantic date. Plus, the observatory has recently been
transformed into a gallery and <Fanta-Stick>, a string and
percussion performance, is held regularly. As such, 63 City
is constantly evolving as a “Fantastic City”. Marking its
25th birthday, 63 City has reemerged as a major tourist
attraction site.
Year of the Tiger 2010
Tigers are one of the favorite characters in many old folk
tales in Korea. They sometimes appear as a ferocious
beast, sometimes as a re-incarnate of mountain god
and more often than not, a clumsy creature easy to be
cajoled. The old concept of tiger in Korea differs a lot from
what we commonly perceive from the zoo. Let’s look into
the transition of tiger as a symbol of Korea’s culture and
history through the special exhibition until March 1, at the
National Folk Museum of Korea.
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.
Sinmyeong, A Complete Showcase of Traditional
Korean Performance Begins
Throughout history, Korean people have gathered
together to express their joy through a Yeonhui,
whenever there was an occasion to celebrate.
Sinmyeong is just such an event, a combination of
everything from singing, dancing, and music to drama.
It will be held on an ongoing basis at the Angel Theater
located in Mokdong Sports Stadium starting on Feb.
2nd, 2010. Feel the beat of the Jangu drum, watch
the bright swirling ribbons of the Sangmo dancers
and the fluid yet comical motions of the Sajachum
lion dance. You will find yourself tapping your feet,
nodding your head, dancing along in your chair. A
visit to the Sinmyeong performance will give you a
very clear grasp of the expression “Sinnanda!” or to
be overcome with joy.
Jeju Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival
The Festival is a ceremony to pray for health and a
good harvest in the coming year. The festival held
Feb. 26-28 offers a number of hands-on events where
visitors can participate in folk games and traditions,
and you can also enjoy the sights of Jeju Island.
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By Joseph P. Moore
USAG-H Commander
As most people in Korea know U.S. Army
Garrison Humphreys is in the midst of a mas-
sive transformation. In the past several years and
especially in the past year, we have reinvented
our home, going from a single-Soldier post to a
family-oriented installation.
A little over a year ago, the Humphreys com-
munity consisted of less than 150 command-
sponsored military families. Today, we have
more than 600 and our team of service provid-
ers from those who transport your household
goods to our fitness center staffs have adapted
to support this growth.
Transformation and tour normalization have
brought more spouses and kids here and with
them certain expectations regarding the quality
of life and services we provide to the commu-
nity.
Ideally we would have many of the new fa-
cilities online by now but we do not. We have
limited on post family housing, a nice Post Ex-
change and Commissary, an excellent elementa-
ry and middle school, a great health and dental
clinic and more.
Did you know that our student population
at the Humphreys American School has nearly
doubled since the last school year? Yet, the com-
mitment to quality in education continues as do
the opportunities for the students to excel. As
an example, HAS recently opened an additional
first grade class to meet the increased demand
and to better serve these children and families.
But I and the rest of the garrison’s leadership
know that the facilities we have, while great, are
fast being stretched to their limit as we grow.
The result may be frustration by some in our
community.
I’ve spoken with Soldiers, Civilians, and
spouses who lament that our PX and Commis-
sary are too small, and that they often do not
have what they want. Consequently, some prefer
to drive to Osan Airbase or to Yongsan Garrison
to shop. Others say we do not offer enough un-
dergraduate and graduate-level programs in our
education center. Others quite rightly point out
that there are not enough job opportunities for
spouses here.
Gen. George Casey, the Army Chief of Staff,
addressed this fact when he visited here in De-
cember and spoke with the community. Gen.
Casey said that by bringing more families to
Humphreys we have created expectations that
may not match the reality. We need to manage
those expectations. I need to manage them as
the garrison commander.
The first and most-important thing I can do
is to be honest with you. I hear your concerns
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Col. Joseph P. Moore — U.S. Army photo
and feel every one of them for they affect my
family as well. I wish I could fix things imme-
diately but neither I nor the garrison staff can
transform the installation overnight. The garri-
son staff, our installation partners, and I how-
ever are committed to improving those things
that we can.
I know it is of little comfort but the best
we can do is to be patient and strive to make
this a better place to live, work and play every
day. Our community is not defined by our PX,
Commissary or gyms; it is you, me and every-
one else who calls U.S. Army Garrison Hum-
phreys home. It is not perfect but our home is
a good one.
What we can do—volunteer to teach a class,
lead a tour of the city, pick up that piece of trash
rather than walking by it, clean-up after your
pet, call in a service order if something needs
fixing, etc. — will go a long way to making
Humphreys a better community and make your
stay here a good one.
We can never over-communicate, especially
with important information about the quality
of life here. I can never over-communicate with
our current residents and those on orders for
Humphreys. While Humphreys doesn’t have
everything yet, that a CONUS installation has,
it is a great place to live and work.
What we do have is a community filled with
bright, engaging, hard-working people. We’ve
got a fantastic school for our kids, great gyms
and youth programs, wonderful family housing
units on post and a wealth of fine apartments off
post. We have gotten much better with all the
quality of life improvements the past few years,
and more is on the way.
Let’s embrace what we have as we look to the
future. A few years ago Humphreys was a post
filled with Quonset huts and Single Soldiers.
Look at us now!
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Military Auxiliary Bishop visits Red Cloud Garrison

Military Auxiliary Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook said Mass at the USAG-RC Chapel Feb. 16 as part of his visit to South Korea. Afterwards, church members
enjoyed a meal with Estabrook at Mitchell’s Club. Estabrook was ordained to the priesthood May 30, 1969 in Albany, N.Y., and entered the U.S. Navy in
1977. He retired June 17, 2004, and was ordained a bishop July 3, 2004. Estabrook also celebrated Ash Wednesday service at West Casey Chapel Feb.
17, followed by a catered Lenten lunch in the West Casey Chapel Fellowship Room. — U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson

Gifts: Ethical rules for DoD employees

By Capt. Joon Hong
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 2nd
Infantry Division
RED CLOUD GARRISON — At
some point during a career, someone may
have received an unsolicited gift from a
person who was unrelated to them and who
gave them the gift solely because of their
status as a military or civilian employee of
the U.S. Department of Defense.
It is possible the gift was given as a
genuine expression of gratitude for service
to the United States.
However, DoD employees are subject
to the gift-giving and gift-receiving rules
contained in the Joint Ethics Regulation,
Code of Federal Regulations, and other
applicable laws and regulations.
One should, therefore, be familiar with
the basic ethical guidelines on the giving and
receiving of gifts.
Under federal ethics regulations, a “gift”
includes any gratuity, favor, discount,
entertainment, hospitality, loan, forbearance,
or other item having monetary value.
It includes services as well as gifts
of training, transportation, local travel,
lodgings and meals, whether provided in-
kind, by purchase of a ticket, payment in
advance, or reimbursement after the expense
has been incurred.
Under federal ethics regulations,
certain items do not fall within the
definition of a gift.
These include: modest items of food
and refreshments, such as soft drinks, coffee
and donuts, offered other than as part of a
meal; greeting cards and items with little
intrinsic value, such as plaques, certificates,
and trophies, which are intended solely for
presentation; loans from banks and other
financial institutions on terms generally
available to the public; opportunities
and benefits, including favorable rates
and commercial discounts, available to
the public or to a class consisting of all
government employees or all uniformed
military personnel, whether or not restricted
on the basis of geographic considerations;
rewards and prizes given to competitors
in contests or events, including random
drawings, open to the public unless the
employee’s entry into the contest or event is
required as part of his official duties; pension
and other benefits resulting from continued
participation in an employee welfare and
benefits plan maintained by a former
employer; and anything, which is paid for
by the U.S. Government or secured by the
U.S. Government under a U.S. Government
contract.
Gifts can originate from an outside source
(such as a nonfederal private individual, a
commercial activity, or a foreign government)
or from another federal employee.
Different rules apply depending on who
is giving you the gift.
As a general rule, a DoD employee
cannot accept an item from an outside
source unless the item is excluded from the
definition of a gift, or the items falls under a
specific regulatory exception for gifts.
The following are some of the
more commonly applicable regulatory
exceptions:
• The “20/50” Rule: a DoD employee
can generally accept a gift (other than cash)
with a monetary value that does not exceed
$20 per occasion, per source, not to exceed
$50 per source in a calendar year.
• Personal relationship: a DoD employee
can generally accept a gift when it is clear
the gift was given based on an established
personal relationship, rather than on the
employee’s position.
• Awards under $200: a DoD employee
can generally accept an award with a
monetary value of under $200. If the
award has a monetary value over $200,
the award can be accepted only if an
agency ethics official makes certain written
determinations.
• Gifts from a Foreign Government:
a DoD employee can, under specific
circumstances, accept a gift from a foreign
government that does not have a monetary
value over $335.
Gifts between DoD Employees: A DoD
employee is prohibited from accepting a
gift from another federal employee if that
employee is superior to the donor, or receives
more pay than the donor.
However, on an occasional basis, the
following individual gifts to a supervisor
are permitted:
• Gifts (other than) cash that are valued
at no more than $10;
• Food and refreshments that are shared
in the office; personal hospitality in the
employee’s home that is the same as that
customarily provided to personal friends;
• Gifts given in connection with the
receipt of personal hospitality that is
customary to the occasion;
• Transferred leave (in the case of DoD
civilian employees), provided that it is not
to an immediate superior; and
• On certain special infrequent occasions
a gift with a monetary value of $300 or less
may be given that is appropriate to that
occasion. These occasions include events
of personal significance (such as marriage,
illness or the birth or adoption of a child),
or occasions that terminate the subordinate-
official superior relationship (such as
retirement, resignation or transfer).
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News & Notes

Red Cloud PBC treats Families to Pot Luck
Did You Know?
The K - 12 Child Youth Center at
Casey will be completed Sept. 20?
It will hold K-8, 77 children and mid-
teen, 45 children.

USAG-RC Now on Facebook

You can now find USAG-RC on
Facebook. http://www.Facebook.
com/pages/APO/USAG-Red-
Cloud/246854871491.

Black History Month Movies

In support of Black History Month
in February and in coordination
with 2ID EO, there will be a spe-
cial showing of the movie “Glory”
featured at the following AAFES
movie theaters: Camp Hovey The-
ater today, 6 p.m., and in the Casey
Theater Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. For more
information call: 732-6814.
Elizabeth Roellich (left), an Army spouse living in the Uijeongbu community near USAG-RC, and Isaira Hutchin-
Casey School Ground Breaking son a spouse new to Korea living in Yangju, creates a platter of heart shaped Jell-O snacks Feb. 12 at the USAG-
The ground breaking ceremony for RC Pear Blossom Cottage for their Valentine’s Day pot luck. The pot luck featured many different dishes prepared
the Casey School will be held at by the Family and community members in attendance such as lasagna, pot pie, cake and other culinary delights.
Bldg. 2400 at 10 a.m. Feb. 24. For — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Choi, Jin
information call: 730-3328.

Adult, Child and Infant

CPR and First Aid
Class at American Red Cross
The Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
and First Aid Class will be held
Feb. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
in the Army Community Services
Classroom, Bldg. 2317 on Casey
Garrison. Cost is $40. Sign up by
Feb. 26. For more information call:
732-6160.

Community Bank
Operation Schedule
Community Banks in Area I will be
open March 1 and March 15 for
military payday. They will be closed
March 6 and 20. For information
call: 721-7792.

Army Career and Alumni

ProgramPosition Vacancy
The person appointed for the va-
cancy will provide direct ACAP
services to transitioning military
personnel, Army Civilians, and their Soldiers, Civilians and Family members gather in the Casey Garrison Community Activity Center to vie for the champi-
Family members. For information onship 9 ball tournament sponsored by Casey Garrison FMWR. — U.S. Army photo by John Hanger

Casey CAC sponsors 9-ball billiard tournament

call: 730-4033.

Camp Stanley Troop Medical

Clinic Modernization
The ground breaking ceremony to
recognize the physical moderniza-
tion of Camp Stanley Troop Medi-
cal Clinic will be held from 10-11
a.m. March 5. For information call:
732-5313.
New Taxi Dispatch Number
for Casey/Hovey
A new dispatch service will take
effect March 1. The new dispatch
number is: 1544-9080 or calling
from a DSN line is 99-1544-9080.
For information call: 010-5475-
2101.
EEO/POSH Training Schedule
EEO/POSH refresher training will
be held Feb. 24 from 9 to 11 a.m.
for supervisors and 1 to 3 p.m. for
nonsupervisors in Red Cloud gar-
rison’s Family, Morale, Welfare,
and Recreation Conference Room,
Bldg. S - 16. For information call:
732-6273.
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — More than
40 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members
gathered in the Community Activity Center
on Casey Garrison Feb. 2 for the annual
9-ball pool tournament. Prizes were cash
and Army and Air Force Exchange Service
gift certificates. First place won $200, second
place $150 and third place $100.
Angelo Sisneros placed first, Brian
Simicek placed second and Jason King
placed third.
“It was quite a turnout. Everyone showed
up for the prizes,” Simicek said. “The Casey
CAC did well in advertising the tournament,
so we hope to have more of these events.”
Sgt. Maj. Ancel Bartlet, 2nd Infantry
Division Provost Marshal’s Office, said the
tournament was run fairly and professionally.
The Casey CAC staff went out of their way
to accommodate more than 40 players. They
did this with good advertisements and prizes
for the tournament that were worthwhile.
Soldiers and Civilians will surely show up
to do their best in pool tournaments when
they are given much care.
“The prizes for this tournament really
had people interested in showing up on
the day of the event. The turnout was
great and everybody had a good time with
food provided by the CAC; and it was an
alcohol free event as well. We did not expect
such a big number of players, but we will
surely plan around this number in our next
tournament.”
Nine-ball is a contemporary form of
pool, with historical beginnings rooted
in the United States and traceable to the
1920s.
The game may be played in social and
recreational settings by any number of
players (generally one-on-one) and subject to
whatever rules are agreed upon beforehand,
or in league and tournament settings in
which the number of players and the rules
are set by the sponsors. During much of
its history, nine-ball has been known as a
“money game” in both professional and
recreational settings; but today, in major
tournament settings, it is respected and
remains the dominant game.
In recent years, nine-ball has become the
game of choice in championship tournament
matches in the United States, basically
because a series of games (the “match”)
proceeds quickly, lends itself well to the time
constraints of television coverage, and tends
to keep the audience engaged.
The sports network ESPN has been,
for several years, a major catalyst for the
popularity of nine-ball and a major sponsor
of championship play.
The game is played on a pocket billiards
table with six pockets and with 10 balls.
The cue ball, which is usually a solid shade
of white (but may be spotted in some
tournaments), is struck to hit one or more
of the other nine balls (often referred to
as object balls), each of which is distinctly
colored and numbered 1 through 9.
The object of the game is to pocket the
nine ball in a legal manner, subject to the
rules in effect at the time.
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Red Cloud
Bowling
Center
President’s
Day
Tournament
Greg Wyrobek won first place
in the President’s Day bowling
tournament Feb. 15 at USAG-Red
Cloud lanes. Twenty-one bowlers
participated in the event, and
prizes were awarded to the top five
bowlers. Everyone took home a
free T-shirt, compliments of Miller
Brewery. — U.S. Army photo by
Margaret Banish-Donaldson

Warriors, Civilians and Family members go crazy in Casey Lanes

By Jim Cunningham That is when I thought of ways to make go off course. ball and other humorous obstacles.
USAG-RC Public Affairs a bowling ball jump and bump off course Lane two had a road block placed over “Everyone will bowl one game on lanes
as it rolled down the lane.” the lane about one-third the way down one and two, three and four, and five and
CASEY GARRISON — More than Keener figured out how to place obstacles with a photo of ‘Mean Gene,’ the famous six,” Keener said. “The bowling will be
35 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members in front of the bowling balls as they careened burger king, with a construction helmet on league style all the way down. A three game
gathered in Casey Lanes Feb. 15 for the first down the lane to make them jump and his head. Under the road block were Mean series and a score of 300 plus will win this
ever Crazy Bowling Tournament. bump off course. Gene’s legs and more mats and rugs to tournament.”
The games were played in three shifts Lane one had a metal robot offering deflect the ball on its course down the lane. For those who didn’t want to go crazy,
on six lanes. Participants were treated to coupons for free food. It also had floor Other lanes had obstacles hiding the pins, there were eight lanes of regular bowling
free food and a plethora of prizes, which mats in different places to cause the ball to chairs for the bowlers to sit in and throw the sponsored by New Car Sales.
included his and her watch sets, coupon
books, medals for placing first, and other
prizes for only being there.
Chad Doughty is the first Crazy Bowl
champion, Stephanie Brown placed first
for the female category, and Zachary Ross
is Crazy Bowl runner up.
“I bowled a 368 to win the first-shift
game,” Doughty said. “For Crazy Bowling
I do not think you need any skills.”
Some would disagree after playing hard
to win.
“You have to be good at the game,” said
Benjamin Richards, “The top three players
in this tournament have a 180 bowling
average.”
One would think there would be a good
reason to have such a bowling tournament
and Gerald Keener, Casey Garrison’s Family,
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Casey Lanes
recreation manager, had one.
“It is between Super Bowl and Mardi
Gras and there are two months left until
April Fool’s Day, so I decided to have a
new special event called Crazy Bowling,”
Keener said.
“Crazy Bowling is like miniature golf for
bowling, except we are not using miniature
bowling balls, but we have the obstacles and
the fun just as miniature golf.”
Keener began with a clean sheet on the
drawing board when he dreamed up Crazy
Bowling.
“I began with trying to think of what has
never been done in bowling,” Keener said.
“I remembered the old pinball machines
of the past and thought of all the perils the
player had to overcome to make points, like Gerald Keener, recreation manager for Casey Garrison FMWR, instructs a bowler during Crazy Bowling tournament
bumpers and flippers that would knock the held in Casey Lanes Feb. 15. More than 35 bowlers went insane during Crazy Bowling while Keener instructed them
ball off course. during the event. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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Yongsan has super time at Super Bowl party
By Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — With the first 40 entrants
submitting quarterly and final score predictions to win
prizes, Yongsan Garrison community members filled
the Main Post Club Feb. 8 to join a party kicked off at
5 a.m. to watch the Super Bowl live on a big screen.
The Super Bowl XLIV face-off between the New
Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts was gripping
for more than 300 participants, including Garrison
Commander Dave Hall and Tyler Polumbus, an
offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos.
The action did not disappoint. Wide-eyed fans
cheered and in a room full of people hanging by the
edges of their seats.
“I came with my family as a representative of the
Saints fans,” said 14th Signal Detachment officer
Bridget Gassoway, wearing a gold-black Saints jersey.”
Since we just came last December, I think today’s event
will help us settle down to the community.”
At first it seemed as though the Colts, who had
shown on solid plays both on offensive and defensive
ends, would take the trophy with ease. The Colts
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Yongsan community members cheer on the Saints at the Super Bowl
XLIV Party at the Main Post Club Feb. 5. — U.S. Army photos
by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
Quarterback Payton Manning, the Most Valuable
Player of regular season, directed an early 96-yard
touchdown drive.
Falling behind 10-0 at the end of the first quarter, the
Saints managed not to lose their hope, thanks to two
consecutive over-40-yard field goals by Kicker Garret
Hartley, resulting in them trailing by four points.
Crowds at the party rocked out to The Who’s halftime
performance and door prizes ranged from T-shirts
to Hyatt and JW Marriott hotel buffet tickets that
were given out to crowds at the end of every quarter.
When the third quarter started, all eyes were back on
the game.
The Saints pulled off a game changing onside kick
and completed a touchdown to turn the tide in their
favor. Even though the Colts answered back with
a touchdown by running back Joseph Addai, the
momentum remained unchanged.
In the final quarter, the Saints QB Drew Brees,
who tied a Super Bowl record for completions, threw
another touchdown pass to regain the lead 24-17.
With just under four minutes remaining, the game was
wrapped up by cornerback Tracy Porter who returned
an interception for a touchdown, finishing the game
at 31-17.
The Super Bowl party, sponsored by People to People
New Seoul Chapter, Korean Foreigners Friendship
Culture Society, and Association of the United States
Army Korea Chapter, wasn’t officially over until the
announcement of final score guessing game winner.
Eighth U.S. Army G2 Spc. Yolanda Williams scored
a 42-inch LCD TV and $150 AAFES gift certificates
by predicting the exact same score.
“The game itself was a nail-biter; kept going back and
forth,” Williams said. “I had an outstanding time with
my friends and family cheering for the Saints and they
completed the upset that I had expected.”
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News & Notes Garrison, homeschoolers partner for excellence

Scholarships Available
Visit http://yongsan.korea.army.mil and click
on the 2010 Scholarships button on in the
right column for the latest news about area
scholarships. Application packet for 2010-2011
academic year are also available for download at
www.awcseoul.org. Scholarships will be granted
for high school seniors graduating in June 2010,
with an accumulaive GPA of at least 2.5, a valid
ID card holder, US citizen and child of USFK
military, US embassy or DOD civilian and from
any US military base.

Yongsan Health Clinic Relocated

Since Jan. 22 Yongsan Health Clinic
(Troop Medical Clinic) has relocated from
the Brian D. Allgood Army Community
Hospital/121 CSH to the newly renovated
Bldg. 1663, (near Navy Club). Hours of
operation have not changed. Call DSN
737-CARE 6-7 a.m. for same day appt/sick
call. Hours of operation M-F 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
For information, call 010-8515-1025.

Tricare Online
TRICARE Prime beneficiaries can
schedule routine appointments using
TRICARE Online. Beneficiaries living in
Korea should verify their enrollment in
TRICARE Overseas Program Prime. Log
onto www.tricareonline.com For more
information call 736-7236. For information, Homeschoolers try their luck at air hockey while their parents discuss ways Child, Youth and School Services can enhance their homeschooling experience. —
call 736-7236. U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon
By Pvt. Choe Yong-joon The special event was part of the As the event got underway, parents
ACS Outreach Program USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Garrison’s Army Family Covenant introduced themselves to each other
Are you new in Korea? Do you have outreach with Family and Morale, and shared information about CYSS
questions? The ACS outreach coordinator YONGSAN GARRISON — Dedicated Welfare and Recreation to support programs, their homeschooling methods
will be at the Dragon Hill Lodge to answer home school parents with their children families and children who prefer a and lessons learned while their kids
your questions and provide you with filed into U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan’s home school approach to development. played foosball, pool and Nintendo Wii
information to make your transition and Child, Youth and School Ser vices The purpose of the event was to spark with other homeschooled children.
staying in Korea easier. The next event
building Jan. 22 for the Home School collaboration between families and
is on Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at –See HOMESCHOOLERS, Page 12–
Play Date. Garrison services.
Dragon Hill Lodge market square. For
information, call 738-7123.

Black History Month Food Sampling

USAG-Yongsan/8th Army (FA) Celebrates
African American/Black History Month
Observance/Food Sampling, sponsored
by STB-K. Guest Speaker: Donald “Don”
Elder (Original Tuskegee Airman and
Congressional Gold Medal recipient).
Community event open to all U.S. Military
Service, KATUSAs, ROK, Civilians, Family
members, and friends. The event is on
Feb. 24, 1 p.m - 2 p.m. at Main Post Club.
For information, call 723-2498.
Spouse and Civilian Newcomers Orientation
New to USAG-Yongsan and want to get the
lay-of-the-land? Enroll in the Newcomer’s
Orientation and have a Windsheild Tour
of Yongsan Garrison, Korean Folk Village
Tour, Korean Lunch, Seoul City Tour and
Newcomer’s EXPO. Childcare can be
provided, but we welcome your kids on the
tour too. Must sign up in advance. The next
event is on Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
at S4106 and throughout the City of Seoul.
For information, call DSN: 738-7505.
Community Connection
ACS Outreach Program will set an
information table at the Yongsan
Commissary every first and third Friday
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to provide
community members with accurate
information about Korea, Yongsan, and
ACS programs. We are here for you! 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
Conference lifts spirits of Yongsan community members
Community members participate in the two-day 2010 Spirit Warrior Men’s Conference Feb. 5 at South Post
Chapel. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than
50 Servicemembers and civilians packed
Yongsan’s South Post Chapel to attend the
2010 Spirit Warrior Men’s Conference to
learn, renew, rejuvenate, meet new people
and grow in their faith Feb. 5.
The conference was an opportunity
to listen to some distinguished guests:
Tyler Polumbus, an Offensive tackle
for the Denver Broncos of the National
Football League, Bill Rader, former
team chaplain for the Denver broncos
of the NFL and the Colorado Rockies
of Major League Baseball, Dr. Chuck
Stecker. They spoke on topics relevant
to Christian men.
“The Spirit Warrior Conference has been
held since 1995 and is a life-changing
experience,” said Senior Military Analyst
Tommy Kramer of U.S. Forces Korea.
“Also, this event means a lot because you
need a certain foundation with anything
you do. We give a foundation not just
being a Soldier, but also being a great
father, and a great husband.”
Garrison Yongsan Chaplain Lt. Col.
Jeffrey Hawkins delivered an opening
speech discussing the proper mindset of
a Soldier.
“We do not send our Soldiers unassisted
and unprepared. Only two men exist in
war; a victor and a victim. It is our choice
to be either a victor or a victim in our
struggles,” he said.
Shortly after Hawkins delivered a
speech, Stecker took over the microphone
and spoke about how he appreciates
Servicemembers’ sacrifice.
“I take every opportunity I can to tell
our military community that there are a
lot of people who are grateful what they
do,” he said. “I come over and speak to
families and women and men for a simple
reason that individuals do not serve in the
military, families do. So I would like to tell
the family how much we appreciate their
sacrifice for our freedom that we can sleep
well at night because they are standing
watch. Families serve our great nation.”
Stecker also discussed character and
morals with the audience.
“The issue of character for me is how
you choose to live your life publically and
privately,” he said. “That faith issue that
we talk about all the time is the biggest
factor that we determine how we choose to
live our lives. I think that the faith in the
character is what we understand between
what feels good and what feels right; more
importantly to learn in our lives to do
what is right regardless of how it feels.”
Following the Stecker’s speech,participants
talked over a complimentary ice cream
social with guest speakers and enjoyed
fellowship.
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Your Lunar Is your pet too cool for safety?

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

How did you spend your Lunar New Year? Did you learn any-
thing new about Seoul or find any good tips you could pass
on to the community? USAG-Yongsan Facebook fans have the
answer. Find out what more than 2,000 Yongsan community
members are talking about by becoming a USAG-Yongsan Fa-
cebook Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan!

Beth Grubaugh
Facebook Fan

I learned that every Saturday there is a flea market. Get

off on the Sindang station(exit 10). We had a lot of fun, it
was really cold to spend too much time outside but it was
worth the subway ride.
Corrie Blackshear
Facebook Fan
We had a Change of Responsibility on Friday, after which
we went bowling. Went bowling again on Saturday and were
up early on Sunday and Monday to watch NASCAR over
the Internet since we couldn’t find anyplace else to watch it)
Tuesday we drove down to Osan AB for the first time and had
a pretty good time.
Taking extra precautions like clothing your pets and cleaning them after an outing could make your pet a lot safer. — File photo
By Dan Thompson
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — With temperatures this
winter dropping well below freezing and staying there,
people are not the only ones trying to stay toasty in
their homes and offices. Pets are also sensitive to cold
weather, but how does one tell when their furry friend
is simply too cool for comfort? We asked U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan Safety Manager Mike Evans what
experts say about keeping pets safe during winter.
First, let us start with tips for cat owners. As many cat
lovers know, cats enjoy their independence. However,
the best place for cats is indoors, said Evans.
Yongsan’s National Prayer Breakfast attracts hundreds
“One problem with cats being outside is that they
like to climb into car engine compartments to keep
warm, which could kill them if the engine is started,”
he warned. “As a precaution, drivers may want to thump
their hood in a sturdy spot to warn any stowaway
creatures. It could save a pet owner some heartache
and you a repair bill.”
He added that wild animals may be foraging during
the winter, and a domestic cat’s chances of catching an
infectious disease could increase.
There are dangers for dogs, too, he added.
“Even if you have your dog on a leash under close
–See PET SAFETY, Page 12–

Alyssa Barbour
Facebook Fan

On Monday we went to Namsangol Hanok Village for their

New Year Celebrations. It was a little chilly but a lot of fun.
And it was free so that was an added bonus. We went
there last year also. They did different things each year,
so I suggest to keep checking back there every year. The
kids had a lot of fun trying out the different Korean Tradi-
tional games.

Kelli Beck
O’Loughlin
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 600 Servicemembers and civilians packed the Dragon Hill Lodge Mezzanine and adjacent
Facebook Fan ballrooms for the National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 4.
The annual national event was created to increase interdenominational contacts and promote goodwill, according to organizers.
Guest speaker Lt. Gen. Robert Antwerp, Army Corps of Engineers commanding general, delivered a speech to the Yongsan audience
discussing the qualities of a good leader.
“If you think you are humble, you probably are not,” he joked with the audience before continuing. “I believe that humility is a quality
We took our kids — 4.5, 2.5 and 11months — to the Sci- that good leaders must have.”
ence in Art exhibit at the Seoul Arts Center. I highly recom- He added that being a humble leader does not mean that one is weak.
mend it but it will only be there until March 1, so go soon! “It doesn’t mean that we should think less of ourselves, but think of ourselves less.”
Other speakers included Rabbi and Army Chaplain Andrew Schulman, Catholic Parish Coordinator Joe Pagano and a serenade
performed by Noel Jinsang Kim. — U.S. Army photo by Dan Thompson
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PET SAFETY
supervision, there is a hidden danger
of chemicals being absorbed into the
dog’s fur.”
For instance, snow-melting chemicals,
salt, automobile fluids and more may
accumulate on roads during the winter
or on top of ice. Dogs may try to lick
runoff water or clean their paws, which
could cause harmful substances to be
ingested.
“You can safeguard your pet by washing
their legs and other contact areas after
going for a walk,” he added.
Pe t s s h o u l d a l s o b e k e p t w a r m ,
especially if they are a shorthair breed.
Sweaters, shoes, and anything else that
could help them fight off the cold
should be used.
“Active wear for pets that covers
the belly is really important, in fact
HOMESCHOOLERS
“This is the first home school meeting
where all homeschoolers from different
denominations and areas come and
gather to meet each other,” said parent
Connie Smith. “I think today’s program
was well organized and we found out
what resources are available to us and
how we can network.”
Yongsan School Liaison Officer Doo
Shin explained in detail how home
school parents could benefit from CYSS
services. “Through CYSS programs, the
home school family can get support by
utilizing the library or the computer
a re a , S K I E S p r o g r a m s , a n d o t h e r
resources,” she said.
She added that CYSS programs have
seven different programs, including
Parent to Parent Training and online
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from page 11
necessary, if you plan on taking your pet
out at all,” he said. “This is in addition
to a good diet.”
Pets will need more energy to cope
with colder temperatures, so owners
should look at high-protein meals to
give them an extra boost, especially for
their fur quality.
Finally, even pets residing indoors
should be given some extra attention
during the winter.
“Make your pet a bed with a blanket
in a place where there is no draft,” he
said. “Not only will you have a happy
pet, you will have a safe pet, too.
For more information about pet
clothing and safety, visit www.aspca.
org.
from page 10
tutoring for grades K-12+ at www.
myarmyonesource.com/cyss_tutor. As
long as they are registered with CYSS,
they may use any program they want.
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall
said that new technology and community
outreach all make it possible for the
Garrison to integrate homeschoolers
more meaningfully than ever before.
“You have established a great home
school program and consequently, we can
help you by providing valuable auxiliary
services,” he said. “Homeschooling is a
very real phenomenon; I think people
were skeptical about homeschooling
a decade ago, but no longer. Your
dedication shows that homeschooling can
be successful and socially engaging.”
A great chance to experience Ko-
rean Traditional music, Gook-Ak.
You can learn how to play tradi-
tional Korean instruments for free
from Professional instructors from
“The National Center for Korean
Traditional Performing Arts.”
Open to Soldiers and Families
For
10 GaYaKeum (Korean Harp)
30 JangGu (Korean Drum)
FEBRUARY 19, 2010 NEWS
Lynn Sets Stage for Further U.S.-Australian Cooperation
Australian government and defense leaders in
Adelaide and Canberra. He also visited with
Navy Adm. Robert F. Willard, the commander
of U.S. Pacific Command, during a stopover in
Honolulu.
Lynn discussed Afghanistan and Australia’s
contribution to the effort against al-Qaida with
government and defense leaders.
“I expressed our gratitude for all their efforts,
both in terms of the direct military efforts
and the training they are doing of the Afghan
security forces,” Lynn said. Australia has about
1,550 Servicemembers in Afghanistan, most of
them based in Oruzgan province in Regional
Command South.
U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich, left, and U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn also spoke to Australian leaders about
Lynn III meet with Australia’s Defense Minister John Faulkner, right, in Canberra. – DoD photo by the F-35 joint strike fighter program and hopes
Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison for U.S. Senate ratification of the Defense Trade
Cooperation.
By Jim Garamone levels of cooperation between the long-time “We were also able to exchange ideas on
American Forces Press Service allies. acquisition reform and budget reform, just to
“I think we were able to establish a foundation improve both our prospects in that regard,”
ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT – that we will be able to build on for the rest of the Lynn said.
Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III’s year,” Lynn said. But most important, he said, are the new
meetings with Australian leaders over the last During the six-day trip, Lynn met with doors opened – especially in cyber and space
several days have helped to set the stage for new business and civic leaders in Sydney and with operations – in the alliance.
“I think we’re going to be able to build our
cooperation by building on the foundation of
this decades-long alliance,” the deputy said. “As
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able to rely on our oldest allies to aggressively
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go after them.”
Community to local dental clinics in the Seoul area.
In space operations, Australia and the United
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States share common interests. “We’re putting in
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place mechanisms to explore them jointly,” he
Hospital Red Cross Office, 737-4195, or the Moyer Recreation Red Cross Office,
said. “Technology cooperation is one element,
738-3670.”
joint policy exploration is another, and how we
integrate our assets with their assets is another.”
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The two nations also have mutual interests in
cybersecurity. “We can develop shared awareness
of the threat, we can cooperate on technologies,
and we can collaborate as we work our way
through the conception and development that
needs to take place in this new domain,” Lynn
said.
The domain is new – just over 20 years old
– but the pace of cyber operations – and threats
against the cyber infrastructure – will continue
to increase, he warned.
“I don’t think we have any choice but to
keep pace with the technology,” Lynn said.
“The technology is going to drive us to develop
doctrinal concepts, legal concepts and they are
going to allow us to protect this critical area.”
In Honolulu, Lynn briefed U.S. Pacific
Command officials on the trip and had a chance
to discuss with commanders their issues and
concerns.
Officials briefed Lynn on the realignment of
U.S. forces in the Pacific – the Marines moving
from Futenma, Japan, to Guam – and other
challenges, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman
said. Willard and Pacom’s service-component
commanders spoke about humanitarian and
disaster operations, maritime security, weapons
proliferation and combating terrorism and
extremism.
“The deputy commented on the broad
nature of their work and that the command is
leaning forward on missions that go beyond the
traditional sphere,” Whitman said. “They held
good discussions on cybersecurity.”
Willard hosted Lynn and his party for a tour
of the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor.
“It was a very moving experience, and a reminder
of the sacrifices made,” Whitman said.
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Armed Services Blood Bank Drive Portable Electronic Devices —

65th Medical Brigade
Removable Storage Media
Special to the Morning Calm Weekly By 1st Signal Brigade
Special to the Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON — The 168th Multifunctional Medical Battalion’s 95th Blood
Support Detachment, working with the Okinawa Armed Services Blood Bank Center, is YONGSAN GARRISON — One of the
hosting a series of blood drives throughout the Republic of Korea in the coming weeks. greatest risks to data stored on removable media
You’ve got what it takes to save three lives with a single donation. By giving a little of yourself, and Portable Electronic Devices is the theft or loss
your donation gives sick or injured troops and their Families a second chance at life. of data. The Department of Defense considers a
Blood and blood products are used for patients of all ages for many reasons—from cancer PED to be any portable information system or
patients to those with battlefield injuries, Service Members and their Family Members depend device that stores data and is capable of wireless
on blood donors every day. or Local Area Network connectivity.
This blood drive is open to Service Members, Family Members, DoD employees, DA Since many types of PEDs and removable
Civilians, U.S Contractors, and U.S Civilians. (see Are you eligible to give? below) storage media are so small and portable, they are
Most healthy adults are eligible to give blood, however, there are some reasons a person may more easily lost or stolen. Flash drives containing
be deferred from donating – temporarily, indefinitely, or permanently. A temporary deferral sensitive DOD data were discovered for sale at a
should not discourage donors from coming back. We always need donors! local bazaar in Afghanistan.
Deferral criteria have been established for the protection of those donating and those When plugged in a DoD information and receive e-mail, and possibly connect to a
receiving transfusions in accordance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, system, these PEDs or removable media devices DoD network. Of these risks, loss or theft of the
AABB standards, and Department of Defense (DoD) policies. In general, to donate blood can easily be used to introduce malicious code device, and its data, is currently one of the biggest
you should: or other malware into a computer or network. concern. However, whenever there is a new
• Weigh at least 110 pounds Don’t assume the device is going to be blank and avenue discovered to deliver malicious software
• Be at least 17 years of age malware free. Malware can easily be inserted onto into DoD information systems, attackers will
• Have been feeling well for at least three days the device at any point during the manufacturing find and exploit it. Any compromise or loss of
• Be well hydrated chain. information on a DoD information system can
• Have eaten something prior to donating Using a wireless connection is a convenient have dire consequences and potentially impact
Blood drives are held on following days from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the following and easy way to access and share data. However, our DoD missions.
garrisons. data is more prone to interception during a What part do portable electronic devices,
wireless transmission. Hackers can connect to or PEDs, and removable storage media play in
Feb. 22 at the Camp Walker Community Activities Center, Building 335 PDAs and smart phones if wireless is enabled. your life?
Feb. 23 at the Camp Carroll Gym, Building 135 They can download data, make phone calls, send Next week: More on PEDs, removable media.
Feb. 24 at the Camp Humphreys Super Gym, Building 1949
Mar. 1 at the Yongsan Trent Gym, Building 1496

The 168th MMB will present a Commander’s Cup to the Garrison with the greatest number
of donors. For more information, please contact Maj. Rickardo Christopher, SPO, 168th
MMB at 010-6333-0283 or Cpt. April Harris, Commander, 95th BSD at 010-9232-8894.

People may not donate blood if they have…

x Returned from Iraq/Afghanistan in the past 12 months
x Returned from an area north of Seoul in Korea within the past 24
months (to include DMZ Tour)
x Donated blood in the past 56 days
x Received a tattoo, body piercing outside the U.S. within the past
12 months
x Received a blood product transfusion within the past 12 months
x Lived in Europe for 6 months or longer (cumulative) from 1980-
1996 or lived in the U.K. for 3 months or longer (cumulative)
from 1980-1996
x Spent time in Eastern or Western Europe or the Middle East (not
to include the U.K.) from 1980-present that adds up to five years
x Traveled recently to a Malaria Endemic Area as defined by the
FDA. (Taking malaria prophylaxis is not a reason for deferral.
Deferral to be determined by the ASBBC)
x A history of hepatitis after age 10
x Ever engaged in “high risk” behavior or have had intimate contact
with anyone at risk for AIDS
x Been pregnant in the past six weeks

* This list encompasses the most common reasons why a person may be
Graphic by Pfc. Callie West

asked NOT to donate blood. If you have any questions regarding blood
donation, please contact the 95th BSD at 010-9232-8894 or 010-6333-0283
ASBBC Form 073
July 2006
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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 (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009
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
No Endorsement Implied
CHAPLAIN
Area II Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel
Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel
Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel
Sunday 1100 Hanam Village Chapel
Non-denominational
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 (Capt.) Anthony Flores:
Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil,
754-7042
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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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Cupid strikes in Gateway Club on Casey

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON — Cupid of

Valentine’s Day struck on Casey Garrison
the evening of Feb. 12 when the Community
Activity Center teamed with the Gateway
Club to present their annual Valentine’s Day
celebration. The event featured more than
30 prizes, including door prizes and prizes
for children.
Prizes were given for the “most romantic
couple,” the “best dressed couple,” and best
dancing couples.
Couple winning first prize for “best
dressed,” Earl and Vivian Hutto said they
did not dress with the intention to compete
for the prize and were very surprised to hear
their names called.
“We always dress up for special occasions,”
Vivian said. “We dress according to the
occasion.”
“I was surprised we won for best dressed,”
Earl said. “I didn’t think about dressing to
win the prize. We didn’t dress up to compete.
We got lucky.”
The prizes given for best dressed Couples take to the dance floor during the Valentine’s Day Celebration in Gasey Garrison’s Gateway Club sponsored
couple were a photo album and a box of by the Casey CAC and Gateway Club Feb. 12. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
chocolates.
Second prize for the best dressed couple
went to Spc. Michael and Monika Lowery of
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Brigade Special Troops Battalion.
First prize for the most romantic couple
went to Pfc. Brian and Mary Zuvers of
HHC 2/9 Infantry.
Second prize for most romantic couple
went to Neville and Merlyn Burnstein. Third
most romantic couple went to Staff Sgt.
Roderick and Donna Dawkins of HHC,
BSTB.
Fourth most romantic couple went
to Pfc. Timothy and Kailee Meehan of B
Company 2/9.
“This is the first event of the year Couple winning first prize for “best dressed,” Earl and Vivian
for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family Hutto said they did not dress with the intention to compete
members Family, Morale, Welfare, and for the prize and were very surprised to hear their names
Recreation presented,” said Sally Hall, Casey called. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
Garrison CAC manager. “Last year was the
first time we sponsored a Valentine’s Day
celebration. We are beginning to get a lot
of Family members here for the first time.
The number of Family members has grown
a lot in the past year, so we must do more
for them.”
Hall and Gateway Club Manager Avelina
Richardson always combine their resources
to provide the best for their events, Hall
explained.
“Working with the club is great,” Hall
said. “They have it all, ambiance, great food First prize for the most romantic couple went to Pfc. Brian
and drinks, plus great entertainment and and Mary Zuvers of HHC 2/9 Infantry. — U.S. Army photo
music by their disc jockey.” by Jim Cunningham
Hall’s staff from the CAC decorated the
ballroom of the Gateway Club and set up
the itinerary for the event, she said.
“We already had a few decorations from
last year’s event,” Hall said. “We started
advertising 60 days before the date. The
Gateway staff and my staff came together
and planned the event together; including
the menu and the door prizes we could
give.”
To view and download these images Valentine’s Day revelers were treated to many fingerfood
and more from this week’s Morning Second prize for most romantic couple went to Neville delights from fried rice, hot wings, a variety of meats and
Calm visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/ and Merlyn Burnstein. — U.S. Army photo by Jim fresh salad including a large variety of fresh fruit. — U.S.
imcomkorea/ Cunningham Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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Sgt. Teela finishes ninth in Olympic biathlon 10K
By Tim Hipps
FMWRC Public Affairs
WHISTLER, British Columbia, Canada
— U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program
biathlete Sgt. Jeremy Teela had the best
performance in U.S. Olympic biathlon history
Sunday.
Teela led four Team USA competitors with
a ninth-place finish in the men’s 10-kilometer
sprint race at Whistler Olympic Park.
France’s Vincent Jay, 24, won the gold
medal with a time of 24 minutes, 7.8 seconds.
Norway’s Emil Hegle Svendsen, 24, a four-
time winner this season on the World Cup
circuit, battled illness and took the silver in
24:20. Croatia’s Jakov Fak, 22, who is ranked
64th in the World Cup standings, claimed the
bronze with a time of 24:21.8.
Teela, 33, of Heber City, Utah, missed one
of five shots from both the prone and standing
positions that forced him to ski two 150-
meter penalty loops. He finished just over a
minute behind the winner with a time of 25
minutes, 21.7 seconds. Had he hit either of
the two missed targets, Teela likely would have
medaled.
“I would say normally this would be a
decent race with the amount of penalties that
I had, but definitely not a medal race,” Teela
understated immediately after the race. “It was
an OK race, but as far as trying to get on the
podium, it was a little disappointing.
“I don’t think anyone’s going to land on the
podium with two penalties. I missed one or
two too many (targets) – however you want
to look at it.”
Teela, however, was relieved to put the first
of a potential five Olympic races behind him.
“The nerves and the jitters you get from
racing your first Olympics in the quad, having
your parents here, and having kind of a home-
course-advantage feeling, it was a little stress
U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program biathlete Sgt. Jeremy Teela nears the finish line (right) for ninth place with a time of 25 minutes, 21.7 seconds in the Olympic men’s 10-kilometer sprint race
Sunday at Whistler Olympic Park in Callaghan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. – Photo by Tim Hipps, FMWRC Public Affairs
NEWS THE MORNING CALM
for a little bit,” he said. “It’s good to get this
one out of the way.”
At that point, Teela did not know the
official outcome of the race.
“I think it will be a top-20 or top-25
performance, so I’ll have a good position for
the pursuit on Tuesday, so I can make another
go at it and try to get back on the podium,”
he said.
Teela, who started 13th in the staggered
start, led all Team USA competitors. Lowell
Bailey, who cleanly shot his 10 targets,
finished 36th in 26:26.6. Tim Burke was 47th
in 26:54.8. Jay Hakkinen also shot perfectly
and finished 54th in 27:17.4.
All four Americans qualified for the 12.5-
kilometer pursuit race on Tuesday. Teela’s
ninth-place finish, much better than the “top-
20 or top-25” he had anticipated before the
results were announced, places him in a much
stronger position to medal. He will lead Team
USA’s parade by starting ninth, 1:14 behind
Jay.
On Valentine’s Day, Teela was the biathlon
heartthrob not only for Team USA but the Sgt. Jeremy Teela of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program leaves the range after finishing
U.S. Army, as well. ninth in the Olympic men’s 10-kilometer sprint Feb. 14 at Whistler Olympic Park in Callaghan
“It’s an honor to be able to represent the Valley, British Columbia, Canada. – Photo by Tim Hipps, FMWRC Public Affairs
United States, but I get the special privilege
to also represent the United States Army and track so it stays hard. It started raining on my Norway’s Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, the 36-
have the backing of all those Soldiers over in second loop but on my third loop it started year-old sentimental favorite who holds five
Afghanistan,” he said. “I’m just trying to do to snow. If it snows during the race, it slows Olympic and 13 World Championship gold
something here to make them proud and give down quite a bit from the start and everyone’s medals, finished 17th with a time of 25:48.9.
them something to cheer.” skis are already waxed for transformed snow He missed three shots from the prone position
The race featured steady rain, which that works in the rain.” and another while standing.
quickly turned to thick, wet snow, but Teela The rested Teela said he needed this race to All in all, Teela accepted his performance as
complimented Olympic officials for having get his legs into competitive rhythm. a starting point for the Vancouver Games.
the course ready. He was fortunate to start the “I was a little tired, actually, a little “It’s an OK race to start,” he said.
race before snowfall drastically changed course lethargic,” he said. “I think I needed this to “Obviously, you want to start out swinging. It
conditions and hindered shooters who started get it into the legs. The last two weeks I’ve would be nice to land on the podium first run
later. just been resting and prepping but really not at it. We have a race on Tuesday. On Thursday,
“They really did a good job for how bad it’s pushing it to the extreme during my prep... I we have the mass start, and we’ve got the relay.
been,” Teela said. “It’s been plus temperatures; think this will be good for the rest of the week We’ve got five chances, four guys, so I think it’s
it’s been raining. They put fertilizer on the to have one hard race in.” looking pretty good for us to medal.”
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★ 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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DODEA Far East Wrestling Tournament 2010
By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPRHEYS GARRSION — U.S.
Army Garrison Humphreys and Osan High
School hosted the 2010 DODEA Far East
Wrestling event Feb. 8 - 11 and wrestlers
from around the Pacific came to the Super
Gym vying for the title of champion.
Wrestlers from Daegu American School,
Osan American High School and Seoul
American High School represented the
Korea DODEA school district and for the
Japan district, Yokota High School, Zama
American High School, Kinnick High
School, Edgren High School and E. J. King
High School brought competitors.
Guam High School represented the
Guam district and Kadena High School
and Kubasaki High School rounded off
the roster of wrestlers from the Okinawa
district.
The following are the winners in their
respective weight classes:
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1st Kourtney Martin: Seoul American High
School
2nd Steven Walter: Kubasaki High School
3rd David Piliz: Kinnick High School
4th Johnny Cope: Yokota High School
5th Titus Choi: Daegu American School
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1st Marcus Boehler: Kinnick High School
2nd Nicholas Barker: Kubasaki High School
3rd Ed Peterson: Yokota High School
4th Taka McDougal: Daegu American School
5th Brett Hammontree: Osan American High
School
6th Yuri Tanaka: Zama American High School
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1st Tristan Barnet: Kinnick High School
2nd Aaron Avila: Kadena High School
3rd Anthony Cruz: Guam High School
4th Sean Mathis: Kubasaki High School
5th Trenton Traylor: Yokota High School
6th YeJeen Nam: Osan American High School
122
1st William Smith: Yokota High School
2nd Jeffrey Mizell: Kadena High School
Zama American High School wrestlers strategize before their matches during day two of the tournament — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
Col. Joseph P. Moore (center), the USAG-Humphreys commander and Tim Erickson, Osan
American High School principal, congratulate wrestlers from Kinnick High School during the
awards ceremony at the Super Gym Feb. 11. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon
3rd Christian Spotanski: Guam High School
4th Zach Standridge: Kubasaki High School
5th James Bowman: Edgren High School
6th Cory Florence: Osan American High
School
129
1st Marlowe Gonzales: Kinnick High School
2nd Michael Tougher: Guam High School
3rd Tae Hon Paschal: Kadena High School
4th Austin Standridge: Kubasaki High School
5th Eric Bush: Seoul American High School
6th Wilfred Smith: Yokota High School
135
1st Elijah Gamble: Kinnick High School
2nd Devin Day: Yokota High School
3rd Jonathan Goddard: Kubasaki High School
4th JC Henderson: Kadena High School
5th Cody Sherrer: Edgren High School
6th Kody Brunesreither: Guam High School
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1st Timothy Pounds: Edgren High School
2nd Andrew Sturgis: Guam High School
3rd Jacob Bishop: Kadena High School
4th Yuki Sorci: Yokota High School
5th Arturo De Los Santos: Daegu American
High School
6th Michael Watts: Kinnick High School
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1st Dereck Youngblood: Kinnick High School
2nd Zach Pelky: Kadena High School
3rd Cory Peckins: Zama American High
School
4th Darrell Roberson: Edgren High School
5th Christian Dawes: Daegu American High
School
6th Kenneth Butts: Seoul American High
School
158
1st Harry Bloom: Kadena High School
2nd Erik Kingsley: Seoul American High
School
3rd John Iredale: Zama American High School
4th Luke Travis: Osan American High School
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Reigning Far East champion Michael Gilliam
from Osan American High School reclaims
his title during the 2010 tournament. Gilliam
won his match in the Heavy Weight weight
class by defeating Jack Miller from Kubasaki
High School. USAG-Humphreys and Osan
American High School hosted the three-day
tournament at the Super Gym — U.S. Army
photo by Mike Mooney
5th Stan Speed: Yokota High School
6th Devon Youngblood: Kinnick High School
168
1st Mike Spencer: Zama American High
School
2nd Nick Gibbons: Kinnick High School
3rd Cheston Dacallio: Edgren High School
4th Abe Park: Seoul American High School
5th Greg Harris: Kadena High School
6th Hyong Kim: Osan American High School
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1st Rashaan Grady: Guam High School
2nd Matthew Santos: Kubasaki High School
3rd Chris Santos: Kinnick High School
4th Sotonye Cintron: Seoul American High
School
5th Tyler Broome: Kadena High School
6th Austin Wilson: Zama American High
School
215
1st Theatris Eaton: Guam High School
2nd Aaron Ahner: Kadena High School
3rd Steven Brown: Seoul American High
School
4th Darnell Vinson: E. J. King High School
5th David De Los Santos: Kinnick High
School
6th Ken Schulteis: Zama American High
School
Heavyweight
1st Michael Gilliam: Osan American High
School
2nd Jack Miller: Kubasaki High School
3rd Gabe Ahner: Kadena High School
4th Michael Moser: Guam High School
5th Donovan Whitehead: Kinnick High
School
6th Alex Gonzalez: Zama American High
School
Dual Meet Champions:
Large Schools
1st Kadena High School
2nd Kinnick High School (Yokosuka)
Small Schools
1st Edgren Hihgh School (Misawa)
2nd Daegu American High School
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News & Notes
International Championship Wrestling
Global Showdown 2010
International Championship Wrestling or ICW
is bringing the Global Showdown tour to the
Super Gym Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. This live action
wrestling has entertained the U.S. Military and
United States alliances around the globe since
1986. For more information, call 754-5875.
Joint Services Blood Drive
The 95th Blood Support Detachment is hosting
a Joint Blood Service Drive with the Armed
Service Blood Bank Center Feb. 24 in the
Super Gym from 11 am. – 6 p.m. The blood
collected during the drive provides life-saving
blood products to the U.S. Naval Hospital,
Okinawa, as well as to Soldiers and their
Family Members and deployed units throughout
Pacific Command. For more information, call
753-3635.
Youth Sports Registration Open
Registration is now open for Youth bowling,
baseball, Girls softball and swimming. To
register, contact Yeji Smith at Parent Central
Services, CDC Bldg 693 or call 753-3413.
Coaches are needed – if interested in
volunteering call Brad Ficek at 754-5051 or
e-mail bradley.ficek@korea.army.mil.
Humphreys Triathlon
USAG-Humphreys is hosting a Triathlon March
20. This multi-sport endurance event kicks
off with a 400 meter swim at the Community
Activity Center pool and will be followed by a
20 kilometer bike course and a 5 kilometer run
around post. Pre-register at the Super Gym or
register the day of the event between 7:30 -
8:50 a.m. Call 753-8810 for more information.
Humphreys Auto Crafts Token Service
Humphreys Auto Crafts Center is now offering
tokens for their self help car wash and vacuum
services. Tokens can be purchased at the Auto
Crafts Center front desk, building 2080 for $2
each. For more information, call 753-8547.
Spring College Fair Information Needed
Every year, students attend college fairs in
search of a school that best fits their aspiring
career goals. Humphreys’ Child and Youth
Service School Liaison Services is seeking
volunteers to share information on the college or
university they attended with Humphreys youth
at a Spring College Fair. If you are interested in
sharing your experience or information contact
Joseph Jacks at 753-8274 or joseph.jacks@
us.army.mil.
Stay Connected with USAG-Humphreys
Are you new to USAG-Humphreys? Are
you looking for a job or want to know what
is happening around post? Here are a few
ways to keep you connected: HAPPENINGS
is a monthly magazine featuring events,
programs and travel options for the Humphreys
Community. FAMILY STRONG is a monthly
magazine supporting the Army Family
Covenant and features ACS programs,
CYSS programs, the Boy and Girl Scouts,
Homeschool programs and more. WEEKLY
FLASH is a weekly flyer sent out via e-mail
highlighting special events for that week - send
your e-mail address to area3mwrmarketing@
korea.army.mil to be added to the distribution
list. COMMUNITY E-MAIL list supported by
ACS, receive daily e-mails with information
on job openings, Notes from the Garrison,
events and more - send your e-mail address
to acsfrcoutreach@aol.com to be added to the
distribution list. FACEBOOK – become a fan of
USAG-Humphreys TWITTERs – follow USAG-
Humphreys. Visit the official USAG-Humphreys
web site at http://humphreys.korea.army.mil
for up-to-date information. Call 754-5875 or
754-6312 for more information.
CYSS updates policies to accomodate needs
By Sarah Dobson
FMWR Marketing reservation 48 hours in advance at the Child
HUMPRHEYS GARRSION —
Starting March 1, Humphreys’ Child Youth
and School Services will revise their hourly
care, vacation and withdrawal policies.
As a result of feedback received during
community Town Hall meetings, Parent
Advisory Council meetings and other forums,
these revisions are being implemented to
better serve the needs of the Humphreys
community.
Once the updated policies take effect, the
following changes will occur:
Army Emergency Relief campaign set to kick off
By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPRHEYS GARRSION —
Soldiers from around the garrison received
Army Emergency Relief Unit representative
training from Army Community Service
personnel and the AER campaign
coordinator here Wednesday.
The campaign begins March 1 and
during the training, Soldiers learned
about the history of the AER campaign,
eligibility requirements for assistance and
the procedure for filing for assistance.
“AER provides emergency financial
assistance to Soldiers and their Families,”
said Barbara Brown, ACS financial readiness
program manager. “With the training that
these Soldiers received today, they’ll be
able to go back to their units and educate
others.”
According to its web site, www.aerhq.org,
AER is the Army’s own emergency financial
assistance organization and is dedicated to
“Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own.”
AER provides commanders a valuable asset
in accomplishing their basic command
responsibility for the morale and welfare
of Soldiers.
During the training, Brown explained
that Active duty Soldiers and their Family
members, Army National Guard and
Army Reserve Soldiers on continuous
active duty for more than 30 days and their
Family members, Retirees and their Family
members, Army National Guard and Army
Reserve Soldiers who retired at age 60,
Humphreys Soldier completes elementary school project
THE MORNING CALM
March 1, parents will be able to make a
Development Center or School Age Services
for children ages 6 weeks and up.
Vacation and withdrawal notifications
- Currently, parents are required to give
vacation or program withdrawal notice two
weeks in advance. The new policy reduces
the notification time to one week to better
Policy changes effective March 1 for hourly accommodate parents needs.
care services and vacation and withdrawl
For more information on these changes
notifications.— Courtesy graphic or about the Child, Youth and School
Hourly care - At this time, parents are Services program, call the CYSS coordinator
required to make a reservation two weeks Joon Auci at 753-8601 or e-mail joon.auci@
in advance for hourly care services. As of korea.army.mil.
Christiana Lewis, USAG-Humphreys’ Army Emergency Relief campaign coordinator, hands out
campaign information during AER Unit Representative training held in the Soldier One Stop
building Wednesday. To learn more about the AER program, visit www.aerhq.org. — U.S. Army
photo by Lori Yerdon
and their Family members, and Surviving with Christiana Lewis, the Campaign
spouses and orphans of Soldiers who died Coordinator to give Soldiers the training.
while on active duty or after they retired are “The next unit representative training
all eligible for AER assistance. is Feb. 24,” said Lewis. “If anyone has any
Once an applicant is approved, AER questions or needs information about AER,
funds can be used for the following: they can call their local unit representative
Emergency travel expenses, essential privately or give me a call.”
owned vehicle expenses (payment, repair, “We are here for the Soldiers,” Brown
insurance), food, rent, utilities (electric, gas, added.
water, phone), local funeral expenses and To learn more about the AER program,
medical and dental expenses. contact a unit representative, call 753-8103
Brown oversees the program and works or visit www.aerhq.org.
Sgt. Matthew Smith, formerly a Soldier assigned to
Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Military Intelligence
Battalion, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, poses for a
photo with the third grade class of Chester County School, in
Henderson, Tenn., that he and the unit adopted. Last fall, the
students wrote letters to the HSC Soldiers, inundating them
with questions about the military and the Army specifically.
Smith videotaped the responses from both U.S. Army and
Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers for the class,
and then presented them during his visit Dec. 16, 2009.
During his visit, the students asked Smith questions about
the significance of sergeant stripes, the Army Marksman
Badge and his 3rd Infantry Division patch. They were also
curious about the time he spent in Iraq and South Korea.
After the presentation, Smith presented the class with a
piece of barbed-wire from the Demilitarized Zone and a unit
coin. — Courtesy photo
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Teens HIRED!, earn money through FMWR apprenticeship program

By Lori Yerdon
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPRHEYS GARRSION — Three

Humphreys’ teens completed their tenure
with the Child, Youth and School Services
HIRED! apprenticeship program and were
recognized during a ceremony here Feb.
12.
The HIRED! program offers teens ages
15-18 an opportunity to work in Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation-partnered
facilities around the installation.
“This program allows teens to gain
experience in the workforce,” said Shatoraca
Morgan, the CYSS workforce preparation
specialist and program manager for HIRED!.
“This is the first time we’ve offered this
program on USAG-Humphreys and we’re
very proud that Quincy (Dewey), Tyria
(Harris) and Mark (Harris) completed the
program.”
The teens started the apprenticeship
program 12 weeks ago and worked a child
youth program assistants, in training.
Before teens participate in the program,
they go through a selection process and
attend classes once they are hired.
“Prospective youth apprentices need to
complete workforce preparation classes,
attend and complete a financial management
course, have a grade point average of 2.0 or
(from left to right) Quincy Dewey, Tyria Harris and Mark Harris receive accolades for completing Term 1 of the HIRED! Apprenticeship program
better and complete the HIRED! interview
here Feb. 12. The teens completed the 12-week program while working as child youth program assistants, in training. — U.S. Army photo by
process,” said Morgan.
Joon Auci
After individuals are selected, they
are assigned to FMWR positions and are weekends while earning a pay check. The Humphreys’ teenagers,” said Morgan. program begins March 1 and interested
required to work 15 hours within a seven HIRED! program on Humphreys will offer “I’m proud to be a part of this wonderful parents and teens should contact Morgan
day period. a total of four, 12-week terms. program.” at 753-8507 or e-mail shatoraca.t.morgan@
Apprentices work after school and “This is a great opportunity for Orientation for Term 3 of the HIRED! korea.army.mil.

U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys volunteers support Cheongdam Middle School

By Peter Yu
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Office
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Seven
volunteers from USAG-Humphreys visited
Cheongdam Middle School in Anjeong-ri
recently to participate in the school’s English
Village program.
The school’s program is an English
camp that promotes the Korean students’
English-speaking ability and is part of the
Capt. Darrell O. Flythe, USAG-Humphreys Headquarters and Headquarters Company commander, talks with Cheongdam Middle School students
during the school’s English Village program recently. — U.S. Army photo by Peter Yu
Good Neighbor Program, http://www.
goodneighbor.or.kr.
The year-round program has been met
with success and many students participate
in the program even during their winter
breaks.
“It is fun. The Yut-nori game, quiz and
speaking English with foreigners are great
for me to overcome my shyness of speaking
English,” said Kim, Young-suk, an eighth
grader who wants to be a nurse when she’s
older. “This is my third time participating (in
the class) and I will continue to participate.
I like encouraging my other classmates to
come and enjoy the class.”
Adrie Erasmus, the school’s English
teacher from South Africa said, “The program
is useful and students get an opportunity to
talk to other English speakers.
“It would be better if we could get regular
volunteers to come each week, and not
different volunteers each time…that way
the students get more comfortable talking to
them, as they are very shy,” she added.
During the class, volunteers and students
play a variety of games such as speed quiz
games, the Yut-nori game and the Tu-ho
game.
All the games are designed to promote
conversational English while having fun at
the same time.
Before the end of each English camp,
the students make thank-you notes for the
volunteers.
“I think this program is exciting. By
incorporating fun and game activities into
the camp, it makes learning English less
intimidating for the students,” said Capt.
Darrell O. Flythe, USAG-Humphreys
Headquarters and Headquarters Company
commander. “Also it gives us (volunteers)
a chance to learn about traditional Korean
games, which helps the students practice
their English, while speaking on a subject
they are familiar with.”
At the request of Cheongdam School,
this program was initiated last December
and Delta Company, 3-2 General Support
Aviation Battalion has taken the lead and
the unit’s Soldiers regularly volunteer at
the school.
Classes are held twice a month on the
first and third Saturday of each month.
Anyone interested in volunteering can
contact Peter Yu at 754-7652 or e-mail
pom.tong.yu@korea.army.mil.
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Early planning with Transportation Office
pays dividends with successful PCS
By Mary Grimes
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — It takes time
to be a success, but time is all it takes.
While the author of this old saying may be
listed as anonymous, the wisdom of these
words are quite familiar, and no doubt
readily embraced by businesses, institutions
and service providers from across the
spectrum. Include the U.S. military in
that spectrum, and it takes the staff of the
USAG Daegu Transportation Office, Camp
Henry to chime in on the importance of
time and success…especially in matters
pertaining to the Permanent Change of
Station (PCS) process.
Practically a household acronym among
Soldiers, Family members, retirees, and
DoD civilians, a PCS move is one that is
often met with lots of exhilaration, and a tad
of frustration. According to Transportation
Specialist Pyung Kyu Kim, USAG Daegu
Transportation Office, Camp Henry, “A PCS
move does not have to be a major headache.
It doesn’t have to impede you in any way.
To ensure that you do not go through a lot
of unnecessary stress, a successful PCS will
require that you plan properly.”
While the words of the transportation
specialist may seem a lot easier said than
done, he adds that understanding the
PCS process is a sure step towards laying
the foundation for a smooth PCS move.
“Upon receipt of official orders to PCS,
the customer or client should visit their
Transportation Office. I think many of us
would agree that preparing for a PCS move
is a process that requires organization and
planning –which means it will require a lot
of time. By meeting with your transportation
office once you have your official orders in
hand, that will greatly improve your chances
of receiving the shipping date you desire, or
at least one that is as close to that date as
possible,” stated Kim.
The transportation specialist said that
procrastination often plays a huge part
Hot spots raise need for safety and vigilance during Korean tour
“Find the exits and remember exactly where they are located because should a fire start, you will not have the
time or the ability to find new ones. Check out the exits in advance.” — Andrew M. Allen, USAG-D Fire Chief
By Mary Grimes
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — For many
Soldiers, Family members, retirees, and
DoD civilians, a large part of the Korean
experience involves shopping, and the
sampling of Korean cuisine. For some
others, the vibrant nightlife is far more
attractive and intriguing. Nightclubs
are quite often among these places of
interest.
Whatever the choice or appeal, safety
is a factor that must not be left out of
any of your Korean experiences or plans,
and while that may be a common sense
thing for many, it is a USAG leadership
recommendation for all.
USAG Daegu Fire Chief Andrew
USAG-DAEGU
Vehicles like the one pictured above is a familiar sight to anyone who has experienced a PCS
move. The truck is usually an indication that someone is either coming…or going. — U.S.
Army photo by Mary Grimes
in PCS frustration. He said, “Too often
customers will submit their orders or
application forms to the Transportation
Office too close to their desired shipping
date. Additionally, they sometimes fail to
notify the transportation office of changes
to their telephone number or e-mail
address. The accuracy of this information
is vital to the successful processing of PCS
movement. For the transportation office,
this information is absolutely vital if we are
to ensure you the best possible service.”
Whether inbound or outbound,
individuals in a PCS status must be in
possession of official orders. Movement
officials said that with these orders,
customers will be required to complete
the necessary applications and counseling
forms provided by the Transportation
Office. “To assist individuals with their
PCS move, we have the Defense Personal
Property System (DPS) in place.
“While many customers may not be
familiar with this system, DPS plays a major
Allen offers some potentially life-saving
suggestions when visiting clubs or similar
facilities that could potentially have your
cultural experience go up in flames.
“We want you to enjoy yourself when
you’re out and about, but make safety a
primary part of your experience,” Allen
said. Look carefully at the door you came
in, because it may not be the one you
go out.
“Find the exits and remember exactly
where they are located because should a
fire start, you will not have the time or
the ability to find new ones. Check out
the exits in advance. You want to do this
so that you are certain that what appears
to be an exit, does not actually lead you
into a kitchen or a closet.”
Allen said there are questions individuals
role in the processing of PCS movements.
Counseling is required, and because DPS takes
quite some time to complete, the individual
that is PCSing must allow himself enough
time to finish this counseling program. Like
most agencies around the military, we operate
with a small staff. So, it is important that the
customer plan carefully throughout the PCS
process,” expressed Kim.
Transportation officials said that knowing
what can or cannot be shipped is also of grave
importance. They said that the shipping of
such things as foods, and plants, is not
permitted. Kim said, “Shipping household
goods involves the shipping of personal
property that is associated with the home.
They are personal effects that belong to the
property owner and his or her dependents.
They are items like clothing and furniture. I
might add that in the matter of dependents,
this movement is predicated upon whether
the sponsor has been authorized command
sponsorship, which would in turn permit or
include the movement of dependents.”
should consider before someone yells fire.
“You have to ask yourself if you can make
it to an exit in 60 seconds or less. An
overcrowded club means a lot of people are
going to burn when the club becomes too
hot. Becoming intoxicated is also another
concern. Don’t become so inebriated that
you don’t have your wits about you and
further complicate your chances of getting
to safety,” he said.
Adding his command voice on the
issue, Cmd. Sgt. Maj. David R. Abbott,
USAG Daegu said, “I encourage Soldiers
to be vigilant. Get out and enjoy your tour
in Korea, but practice vigilance. Take care
of each other. Make safety and awareness
a part of your every day plan, so that your
Korean experience is one that is both
positive and memorable.”
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Understandably, the transportation office
often receives questions pertaining to the
movement of pets, as well as inquiries about
airplane reservations or scheduling. Kim
said that the Transportation Office does not
oversee either of these areas. “For questions
regarding the movement of pets during a
PCS, customers here in Area IV must contact
the Camp Walker Pet Care Center. There
they can find out more details regarding the
requirements for shipping pets.
“In the matter of airplane reservations,
that is something that is not handled by the
Transportation Office. Individuals seeking
assistance in making flight reservations
s h o u l d c o n t a c t t h e i r C o m m e rc i a l
Transportation Office (CTO). When
preparing for PCS shipping, people
sometimes confuse our transportation
services with those of CTO. During the
PCS planning process, great care should
be made to ensure individuals are in touch
with the right agencies,” said Kim.
Adding that the Transportation Office
is committed to providing its customers
with the best possible service, Kim said, “I
just want to remind everyone that we are
here to help make their PCS move a stress-
free one. To do this, it is important that
property owners keep in mind the need to
be flexible when setting up their shipment
date. Such things like peak PCS season
or major holidays are things that have to
be considered during your planning and
scheduling. Other things to consider include
the conditions and or the environment you
will be going to. Transportation has to look
at these things and do what it can to better
support your needs.
“You play a vital role in the success
of your PCS move. Once you have your
official orders, contact the Transportation
Office so that you can get the proper forms,
and required counseling that has been set
up to assist you and your dependents in
making a move or transition that is neither
overwhelming nor stressful, but goes as
smoothly as possible,” stated Kim.
Narrow passage way and locked door—
U.S. Army photo
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t News & Notes Protect yourself from Identify Theft

Superstars of wrestling
Global showdown 2010
Superstars of wrestling will be held at
the Camp Walker Fitness Center Feb.
21, 6 p.m. WARNING: do not attempt
to imitate the wrestlers. They are
trained professionals.
2010 Daegu Area Men’s
and Women’s Post-Level Softball
Tryouts will begin in February. Times
and dates will be announced. Interested
parties should contact Mr. Fleisher at
764-4800 or Mr. Algarin at 765-7089.
This is a Traveling league and games
will be against all other Area post
teams throughout Korea. Sign up at
the Cp. Walker or Cp. Carroll Fitness
Centers.
Servicemember Appreciation
Active duty Service Members and
Family Members are invited to eat and
bowl courtesy of the USO! Feb. 26
from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Camp Carroll
Bowling Center. For information, call
764-4438.
National Health Observance
February is International Prenatal
Infection Prevetion Month. Learn
more about health risks by contacting
your installation health facility for
more information. Prevention begins
with you.
Casino Night
The USO on Camp Walker will hold a
Casino Night, Feb. 19, from 5 until 9
p.m. Free food and casino games - roll
the dice for a chance at prizes and to
support your USO! For information,
call 764-4438.
USAG Daegu
CYSS Baseball Registration
By Capt. Mitchell D. Herniak
USAG Daegu JAG Chief of Client Services
CAMP HENRY — Identity theft is a
crime that affects thousands of individuals
each year, and active duty military personnel
are no exception. Identity theft can occur
in many forms. It can range from dumpster
diving, skimming, phishing, a change of
address and good old-fashioned stealing.
Several inquiries have been made through
the legal assistance office regarding what to
do when one discovers they are a victim
of identity theft. The bad and somewhat
frightening news is that by the time an
inquiry reaches the legal assistance office,
the damage has already been done, and
there is not a whole lot that can be done
to reverse that process or recoup any lost
money. Therefore, the most effective way to
avoid identity theft is to take precautionary
measures before it occurs.
There is something you can do to stop
identify theft in its tracks, or to reduce the
possibility of becoming its next victim. For
service members serving overseas, these steps
are absolutely critical. First, if you are going
to be deployed, you can contact one of the
three major credit reporting agencies and
place an active duty alert on your credit.
This will require financial institutions to
take certain measures before granting credit
in your name. You need contact only one of
the three major companies because by law,
they are required to contact the other two.
Second, do not grant a general power
of attorney to someone simply because you
are going on active duty. Consider other
options such as arranging secure online bill
Identity theft is a crime that affects thousands of individuals each year, and active duty
pay through credible financial institutions
military personnel are no exception.— U.S. Army official photo
with fraud protection. This will ensure
not only that your bills are paid on time, it to someone in whom you have absolute attorney allows someone to do anything you
but that you are not taken advantage of by confidence and trust. Avoid granting this can do in your name as long as the requested
anyone with power to use your name. If you power to non-marital significant others
do want a general power of attorney, grant or best friends because a general power of — See IDENTITY THEFT on Page 28—

Daegu American School counselor passionate about her job

Register your child Feb 1-26 at CYSS
Central Registry, on Camp Walker in
building 257. CYSS Baseball is open to
youth, ages 3-15 yrs., $25 for children,
ages 3-4 yrs. & $45 for youth, ages
5-15 yrs. Discounts are available for
multiple children and coaches! CYSS
Baseball season runs from March –
June. For more information, Call 764-
4859.
TRICARE Online
TRICARE Prime beneficiaries can
schedule routine appointments using
TRICARE Online. Beneficiaries living
in Korea should verify their enrollment
in TRICARE Overseas Program Prime.
Log on to www.tricareonline.com. For
information, call 736-7236.
Korean Home Visitation
Would you like a traditional Korean
Meal with our wonderful Korean
Hosts? Soldiers, DA Civilians and
Family Members are welcomed. You
simply decide the date when to visit
residence of our Good Neighbors. This
is to promote ROK-US friendship and
community. For information, call 768-
6684/7851.
By Michelle Fox
USAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern
C A M P G E O RG E — At Daegu
American School, Pamela Webb-Martin is
more than a counselor. She’s also the School
Testing Coordinator. Shouldering two huge
areas of responsibility may not be a walk in
the park, but you will not hear her complain
because she’s doing something that she finds
both rewarding and fulfilling.
An avid Indianapolis Colts fan, Webb-
Martin has served in her current capacity
for four years, and has no plans of slowing
down. “I’ve been a counselor for a total
of six years—having spent some time at
Hanau American High School in Hanau,
Germany. I love being a counselor, and I
never get bored.”
Passionate about her job, Webb-Martin
admits that there is a never a dull moment.
“There are many tasks for a counselor and
among these tasks are ensuring the students
achieve graduation, small group, individual
counseling/career development, and
assisting students when they face stress or
crisis.” In addition to these things, Webb-
Martin also assists Daegu American students
by providing letters of recommendation for
college entry, scholarships and employment
opportunities.
A native of Chicago, Webb-Martin
doesn’t just put her heart and soul into
helping the Daegu Warriors, she also is
committed to enhancing her own skills.
In short, she practices what she preaches.
At the age of 20, she was hired by her alma
mater, Northerwestern High School in
Detroit, to teach Family and Consumer
Science courses.
Webb-Martin is a graduate of Western
Michigan University located in Kalamazoo,
Mich., and earned her Master of Science in
Education degree from Indiana University.
Currently she is working towards completion
of a doctoral degree in administration and
leadership from Walden University.
The Daegu Warriors are excited and
lucky to have Webb-Martin to help
them prepare for their future. However,
what most people don’t know about the
counselor is that she is herself a life-long
learner, and states that upon completing
her doctorate degree, she plans to take
Spanish classes. If you ask her what is the Daegu American H.S. counselor Pamela
one thing she’d like to impart to students, Webb-Martin has been on the job for four
she won’t hesitate to tell you. She said, years. Also the School Testing Coordinator,
“One of my favorite quotes is from rock she said she said she’s doing something she
singer Janis Joplin who said always be true finds both rewarding and fulfilling. — U.S.
to yourself…” Army photo by Michelle Fox
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De Los Santos earns Eagle Scout award

Courtesy Boy Scout Troop 81

DAEGU GARRISON — A.J. De Los

Santos earned the Eagle Scout rank, the
highest award in the Boy Scouts of America,
at a ceremony held in Camp Walker’s
Evergreen Community Club.
De Los Santos is a member of the Boy
Scout Troop 81, Daegu, chartered to VFW
Post 10033 and attends Daegu American
High School.
De Los Santos’ Eagle Project was to
refurbish the volleyball court and BBQ area
for the Soldiers and the community use at
Camp Walker. This project made the area
more aesthetically pleasing and useful to
the community.
He joins such notable Eagle Scouts
as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, J.
Willard Marriott Jr., Gerald Ford, astronaut
Jim Lovell, Donald Rumsfeld, Steven A.J. De Los Santos earned the Eagle Scout rank at a ceremony held in Camp Walker. De
Spielberg – and 19th ESC Commander, Los Santos is a member of the Boy Scout Troop 81, Daegu, chartered to VFW Post 10033
Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Harvey. — U.S. Army photo by Courtesy Boy Scout Troop 81
De Los Santos has been in Scouting
since the age of 6 and as he matured in help Korean families living in Louisiana. of Boy Scouts that achieve this rank is now
this community, he assumed leadership De Los Santos was selected as a member 5 percent. More than 1 million Boy Scouts
responsibilities, holding positions in his of the Boy Scout National Honor Society, have become Eagle Scouts since 1911.
troop to include senior patrol leader, Order of the Arrow in 2005. During the OA To earn an Eagle Scout award, the
assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader, he was awarded the Leadership in Service Scout must progress through the ranks of
quartermaster and Order of the Arrow Award. He then sealed his membership in Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star
leader. the Brotherhood ceremony in 2006. and Life Scout. He must earn 21 merit
Significant accomplishments for himself De Los Santos has earned 27 merit badges of which 11 specific badges badge
and his troop include his fundraising efforts badges. Special awards include the scuba are required. He must serve satisfactorily in
in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (2005). BSA, Polar Bear Badge, Firem’n Chit, the leadership positions. He must participate A.J. De Los Santos earned the Eagle Scout
De Los Santos organized a fund raising Totin Chit and the Historic Trails award. in the troop service projects and must rank, the highest award in the Boy Scouts
activity and presented a check to the then- According to the National Eagle Scout demonstrate commitment to Scouting of America. — U.S. Army photo by Courtesy
mayor of Daegu, Mr. Cho, Hae-nyung, to Association, the most current percentage values and show “Scout spirit.” Boy Scout Troop 81
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institution accepts the document.
Third, take other simple steps such as
shredding credit card receipts and financial
documents, safeguarding important items
such as your social security card and military
ID, and do not allow mail to pile up at an
unsecured residence (it’s easy to change your
residence through the postal system).
If you suspect that you may be the victim
of identity theft, there are several steps you
can take. To start, view your credit report
for suspicious activity. However, be careful
how many times you do this–as viewing
your credit report too frequently may lower
your credit rating. Be aware of suspicious
activity such as bills that do not arrive on
time, unexpected credit card accounts or
statements, denials of credit for no apparent
reason, or calls or letters about purchases
you did not make. If you have been the
victim of identity theft, place a fraud alert
on your accounts, close accounts if you
must and transfer funds to a different
institution, report credit cards lost or stolen
and order a new one, make a police report,
and report ID theft to the Federal Trade
Commission.
Report identity theft to your chain
of command. Make them aware of the
situation. Taking this step will avoid
embarrassment if creditors call your chain
of command about bills you owe as a result
of the theft.
The legal assistance office will help with
identity theft in any way possible. But
remember, after the theft has occurred, there
may be little that can be done especially in
the realm of financial recoupment. After
the theft, it becomes more of a process
of mitigating the damage. Try and save
yourself this trouble. Take precautions and
continue to monitor your credit. Identity
theft has the potential to ruin your financial
situation for many years.

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE
APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS
Camps Henry, Walker
KOEZ10034519 Supv Dir Emergency Svc YC-2 USAG, DES Feb. 19
KOEZ10034624 Supv Strategic Planning Spec YC-2 USAG, PA&IO Feb. 22
KOEZ09692800R Supv Supply Management Spec YC02 USAG, DOL Feb. 25

Camp Carroll
KOEZ10894536 Elect Measurement Equip Mech WG-12 TMDE Reg-Pac Feb. 26

Busan
SWH8010YV030894 Contract Administrator GS-12 DCMA Feb. 22

NAF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

Camps Henry, Walker
KRNAFEZ10-002WW Education, Liaison & Outreach Svc Director NF-04 USAG, MWR, CYSSD Mar. 1

Camp Carroll
KRNAFEZ10-001WW Business Manager NF-04 USAG, MWR, Bowling Mar. 1

For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951
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