April 9, 2010 • Volume 8, Issue 25

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil

Hot for training

Dathan Black, the USAG-H Fire and Emergency Services assistant fire chief and chief of training, likes things hot, and realistic, when he prepares a fire training exercise for the garrison firefighters.
When the almost 90-person firehouse isn’t out on calls, they are conducting various types of training. For more on the training program, turn to Page 21. – U.S. Army photo by Han, Yong-u

GARRISONS OVERVIEW FEATURE

Region News
USAG Red Cloud
P02
P05
CFC Charities
Sights and Sounds
P02
P03 Page 16
USAG Casey
USAG Yongsan
P05
P09
Command Perspective
Safe Internet Surfing
P04
P14
A Good Time,
USAG Humphreys
USAG Daegu
P21
P25
Military Child Month
Korean Page
P18
P30
That’s No Bull!
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USFK personnel thanked for charitable contributions
By Pfc. Oh Chi-hyung
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A Combined
Federal Campaign Award Ceremony was held
at the Dragon Hill Lodge here March 31 to
honor the charitable contributions of U.S.
troops and units in South Korea.
Maj. Gen. Lawrence L. Wells, Deputy
Chief of Staff for United Nations Command
and U.S. Forces Korea, thanked USFK
personnel for their efforts and emphasized
the importance of giving back to the
community.
Platinum, gold, silver and bronze awards
were presented during the ceremony.
“It is all of you who are the distinguished
visitors today,” said Wells. “As you see the
words up here, it says, ‘Making a World of
Difference.’ That’s what you took to desperate
people’s hearts.”
Wells expressed his gratitude to the
individuals and units that participated in
charity or community programs.
“Making a word of difference is very
important nowadays,” said Wells. “I’m grateful
Maj. Gen. Lawrence L. Wells, Deputy Chief of Staff for United Nations Command and U.S. that you are concerned and want to volunteer
Forces Korea, thanked USFK personnel for their charitable contributions at the Dragon Hill to raise money and to get your fellow members
Lodge March 31. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Oh Chi-hyung to volunteer. And I thank you for that.”
New financial management system to launch next year
By Pvt. Hong Yoon-ki
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Eighth (Field)
Army is scheduled to launch a new financial
management system next year.
Named the General Fund Enterprise Business
System, the new financial management and asset
accounting system is scheduled to be deployed
across the U.S. Army in waves. The system
will cover a broad range of activities, including
budgeting, funding, acquisitions, purchases and
asset management and maintenance.
GFEBS should be better than the current system,
according to Capt. Kevin M. Linzey from Eighth
Army’s Resource Management Directorate.
“Currently, there are about 100 different systems
that deal with the money of the Army,” said Linzey.
“However, GFEBS is going to be taking over 80
percent of that.”
This system will enable commanders and leaders
at all levels to view the status of funding and the
cost of operations.
“The new system will help us understand how
much we get for every dollar,” said Linzey.
The system is currently being deployed in the
United States. The GFEBS program team will visit
Korea next month. Capt. Kevin Linzey from Eighth Army’s Resource Management Directorate reviews
Financial specialists will be screened, trained and GFEBS, which will be the new financial management and asset accounting system
certified to operate the new system. next year. – U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Hong Yoon-ki
Days of remembrance, victims of the Holocaust
YONGSAN GARRISON — The Days of Remembrance Commemoration was established to combat the forgetfulness that time brings.
Our nation commemorates the days annually so that each year anyone who does not know will learn, and so that people who have learned will
never forget.
Adm. Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, while visiting Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem said, “so much
of what we are focused on – all of us who serve in any country – is a brighter future for our children. And those who’ve sacrificed and suffered
so much and lost so much, and yet created hope, fought for, created and have preserved a future, are really very special.”
This year’s guest speaker will be Ch. (Col.) Jacob Goldstein. He was born in Paris after WWII to Holocaust survivors in a displaced persons
camp. His family immigrated to the States shortly after his birth. Goldstein currently serves as the Command Chaplain, 1st Mission Support
Command, Ft. Buchanan, Puerto Rico.
This year’s observance will be held at the South Post Chapel, April 16 from 3–4 p.m. and is open to all community members. For more
information you can contact the event sponsor, 1st Signal Brigade EO Advisor at DSN 723-3881.
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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: Larceny of

Government Property; Victim #1
loaded 7 Duffel Bags on a bus. After
the bus arrived at its destination,
Victim #1 unloaded the Duffel
Bags and discovered that one of
the duffle bags, which contained
various TA-50 items, was removed
by unknown person(s) by unknown
means. The TA-50 was secured and
unattended and there were no signs
of forced entry. Victim #1 rendered
a written sworn statement attesting
to the incident. Estimated Cost of
Loss is approximately $2,582.99.
Investigation continues by Military
Police Investigators.

USAG-Yongsan: Larceny of Private

Property; Subject #1 stole Victim #1’s
cell phone while it was unsecured
and unattended on the table next to
Subject #1 at Friends Bar. Subject
#1 then exited the club. Upon
Victim #1 returning to Victim #1’s
table, Victim #1 discovered their
property was missing and reported
to the KNP Station. KNP requested
Victim #1 call the cell phone. After
making contact with Subject #1,
Victim #1 arranged a meeting with
Subject #1 near the KNP Station.
After meeting Victim #1, Subject #1
attempted to flee the scene when
Subject #1 noticed KNP. Subject
#1 was apprehended by KNP and
was charged under RCC ART #331
(Special Larceny). Subject #1 was
processed and released into MP
custody and transported to the
USAG-Yongsan PMO where Subject
#1 was administered a Portable
Breath Test, with a result of 0.092%
Blood Alcohol Content. Due to
Subject #1’s level of intoxication,
Subject #1 was released to their
unit with instructions to report to the
PMO at a later time. Subject #1 was
placed on International Hold. On
April 4, Subject #1 reported to the
PMO where Subject #1 was advised
of their legal rights, which Subject
#1 waived rendering a written sworn
statement denying the offense.
Estimated Cost of Loss is unknown.
This is a final report.
USAG-Humphreys: Larceny of
Private Funds; Unknown person(s),
by unknown means, removed Victim
#1’s wallet, which was left unsecured
and unattended. The unknown
person attempted to unlawfully use
Victim #1’s financial transaction
card in AK Plaza, Pyeongtaek-Si.
Victim #1 rendered a written sworn
statement attesting to the incident.
Estimated Cost of Loss is $493.00.
Investigation continues by Military
Police Investigators and KNP.
USAG-Daegu: Traffic Accident
without Injury; Improper Lane
Change; Subject #1, operating a
Privately Owned Vehicle, failed to
judge proper clearance and struck
Victim #1’s Privately Owned Vehicle
on HWY #28. Damage to Subject
#1’s vehicle consisted of scratches
and paint transfer on the right rear
door and quarter panel. Damage
to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted
of dents and scratches on the left
front panel. KNP responded but
did not file a report. Both parties
reported utilization of their seatbelts.
Estimated Cost of Damage is
unknown. This is a final report.
Summer is a very dangerous time of year for the Army with notable increases in off-duty accidental fatalities. To help protect our Band of Brothers
and Sisters during this high-risk time of year, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center has launched the 2010 Safe Summer Campaign. The
campaign, runs April 1 – Sept. 30, focuses on providing Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members the information needed to “play it safe” this
summer. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center stands ready to support you this summer in our collective mission to safeguard our most
precious resource, you, and, in doing so, keep our team Army Strong. — Graphic by the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Blooming Season of Cherry Blossoms and military science, including concepts imported people held a feast sharing food and liquors made
This year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom from overseas, the bastion—designated a UNESCO with the leftover bamboo. Damyang Bamboo Festival
about 5 days later than the previous year and about World Heritage Site in 1997—emanates a feel that is originates from the feast. In 2010, under the banner
4 days earlier than on average. The weather in both distinctly Korean and yet vaguely Western. Its six of “Putting Hopes in Bamboo”, a range of hands-on
February and early March affects when the cherry kilometers of walls are studded with imposing gates, experience programs are prepared for the visitors.
blossoms will bloom. This year in February there watchtowers, sentry points, secret portals and command
were fewer sunny days than past years, but a higher pavilions, providing visitors with an endless list of things to Natural Heritage International Photo Competition
average temperature. March has had more than an explore. Hwaseong Fortress forms a nearly complete ring Jeju Island is famous for its panoramic views that
average amount of precipitation, but has been similar around Suwon’s old downtown. At one time, the entire city brilliantly showcase the beauty of nature throughout
in temperature to past years. Starting from the most was contained within it’s walls, but urban development each of the four seasons. The island was designated
southern region of Korea (in Seogwipo on Jeju-do) in the modern era has led to much of the city spilling out a UNESCO World Natural Heritage on 27 June, 2007
the cherry blossoms are expected to begin blooming beyond the gates. You can walk the whole thing in about for its scenic and scientific value. This year marks
around March 19. The warm weather will make its three hours, although you’ll probably want to spend Jeju Island’s third anniversary as the first UNESCO
way to the Southern Provinces a few days later, an entire day exploring. Suwon is quite famous for its World Natural Heritage. In order to commemorate
where we can expect to see the cherry blossoms in galbi “barbecued ribs” there are about 100 restaurants this important title and spark increasing interest in
bloom between March 26 and April 2. Central Korea specializing in this dish throughout Suwon. The fortress is and affection for Jeju Island, we are holding the
will be able to enjoy the cherry blossoms from April 3 a 20-minute walk from Suwon Station, Subway Line 1. 2nd Jeju World Natural Heritage International Photo
- 12. However, Seoulites in the central mountainous Competition. For more information, visit http://www.
areas will be the last to see the cherry blossoms in USO Panmunjom Tour jeju-photo.co.kr/index_en.html
bloom, starting from April 12. Those wanting to go The USO Panmunjom tour is one of the best ways to
to a place famous for Cherry Blossoms should head understand the situation, the tensions, and the reality of Gyeongju Travel
to Jinhae or Seoul’s Yeoui-do, Yunjungno. Jinhae, the North and South Korea division. From the time you Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla Kingdom, a
Korea’s major cherry blossom district which holds start to prepare for the trip until your last view of the barbed dynasty that flourished for almost one thousand
an annual Cherry Blossom Festival, can expect to wire fence that lines the “Freedom Road” or “Unification years of Korea’s proud five thousand year history.
see cherry blossoms around March 28th. Blossoms Road” (the highway connecting Seoul to Panmunjom), The Silla Kingdom was originally established
are expected to make their appearance in Seoul’s your understanding of the recent history of Korea will in the southern area of modern-day Korea,
Yeoui-do area in Yunjungno at April 7th. Make sure take on a new dimension. In preparing for the trip, don’t but eventually spread as it banded together
to take your camera if you plan to visit either of these forget to follow the Dress Code for the Panmunjom tour. with neighboring states and became known as
areas while the trees are in bloom. You can download the dress code from this site http:// «Unified Silla». The Silla Dynasty was one of the
affiliates.uso.org/Korea/ or pick one up at the USO. Also, most developed civilizations in the world during
Hwaseong Fortress very important, be sure to bring your passport or military that time period. People came from far away
Built at the end of the 18th century by the brilliant ID the day of the tour. lands to trade with the Silla people, many even
King Jeongjo to house the remains of the mad settling in the area. Silla was said to be a land
Prince Sado, Suwon’s Hwaseong Fortress is the Damyang Bamboo Festival of extravagance and forward thinking. Unearth
crown jewel of Joseon Korea’s silhak movement, an The Damyang Bamboo Festival in Jeollanam-do province, the mysteries of the life of Korean Royalty and
intellectual movement within Korean Confucianism May 1–5, has a long history originating from the feast discover the heart of the Silla Dynasty with a
to focus on “real world” issues, including science and that was held at the end of the bamboo-planting season. visit to Gyeongju, a city studded with historical
technology. Adopting in its design and construction Visitors to this festival can sample alcohol and food made gems.
the latest advances in engineering technologies from bamboo. After planting bamboo in the nearby hills,
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By Col. Terry D. Hodges

Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Daegu

I recently had the opportunity to attend the

Installation Management Command Campaign
Plan Roll-out Conference in San Antonio. You will
be hearing much, much more about this plan in the
weeks and months and years ahead, as IMCOM
Commander Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch has given us a charge
and direction forward in providing the best quality of
life for the Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members
who live, play and work on our installations.
The plan has six “Lines of Effort” to further define
our direction, but today I would like to focus on just
one: safety.
I’m sure that many of you have seen Lt. Gen
Lynch’s Commander’s Intent poster, and when you
look at it you’ll notice that safety provides an essential
link between everything we do in the installation
management business. And I can tell you that thinking
about the safety and security of everyone who lives and
works on USAG Daegu installations consistently
occupies a large part of my time.
And it is with the safety of everyone here in Area
IV in mind that I signed U.S. Army Garrison Daegu
Policy Letter #26: Unauthorized or Negligent Conduct
resulting in fire & emergency services response.
Put simply, this policy tells the community that
responses due to unattended cooking, unauthorized
use of candles and incense that set off smoke detectors,
smoking in barracks rooms, malicious activation of
fire alarm pull stations and tampering with smoke
detectors will not be tolerated at USAG Daegu.
If response is determined due to an individual’s
negligent, careless or unauthorized conduct or
behavior, then that individual will be held liable for
the emergency response service costs incurred by the
garrison.
This policy applies to military personnel,
appropriated and non-appropriated fund civilian
employees, retirees and family members, as well as
visitors, contractors and personnel of other agencies
and businesses operating in USAG Daegu installations
and facilities.
Careless or negligent conduct as it relates to fire
Col. Terry D. Hodges — U.S. Army photo
prevention and protection places the individual, facility
and community at risk, not to mention those who
respond to an emergency call. The worst part is that
calls for careless or negligent behavior are 100 percent
avoidable, if all of us just follow simple, common sense
fire prevention guidance.
• Never leave cooking unattended. This
includes microwaves! Unattended cooking
is the number one cause of fires on
installations.
• No smoking in ANY government facility –
and yes that means barracks too!
• Never tamper with smoke/heat detectors or
pull fire alarms unnecessarily.
• Never use candles or light incense in
unauthorized areas that will set off smoke
detectors.
The bottom line here is that I and my staff want
everyone to enjoy their time in Daegu safely and
securely. We can all help make that happen by keeping
safety and risk management at the forefront of our
thinking all the time, whether at work or off-duty.
And, as this policy shows, I can assure you that we
will act aggressively and proactively to ensure safe and
secure installations for Soldiers, Families and Civilians
by making safety everyone’s responsibility.

Good Neighbor host families needed

YONGSAN GARRISON — Demonstrate American hospitality by opening your
homes to young Koreans participating in the sixth Annual USFK Good Neighbor
English Camp on May 16-22, 2010. U.S. host families from the Yongsan area are
needed to house 60 tenth-grade students from Seoul, Pyeongtaek, and Taegu during
this one-week program. For more information and/or to sign up as a volunteer
host, please call the USFK Public Affairs Office, 723-4685/7669 or send e-mail to
paocr@korea.army.mil. Information and Volunteer Sign-Up Forms may also be
downloaded from the USFK website at http://www.usfk.mil. Be a host -- it will
be an experience of a lifetime for you and your family.
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Cho, Yang-hyup, DPW acting director, sits at his desk while examining
paperwork during the duty day. Cho received Commander’s Award for Civilian
Service from Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC commander, during the
USAG-RC quarterly awards ceremony March 25 in the garrison theatre. — U.S.
Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
Daniel Hong, DPW chief, goes over blueprints with his engineer team for
upcoming renovation projects in Area 1. Hong received the Commander’s Award
for Civilian Service from Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC commander,
during the USAG-RC quarterly awards ceremony March 25 in the garrison
theatre. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker

DPW employees receive Awards

Employees receive Commander’s Award for Civilian Service in ceremony on Red Cloud
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — Cho,
Yang-hyup, DPW acting director, and
Daniel Hong, DPW chief, received special
recognition from Col. Larry ‘Pepper’
Jackson, garrison commander, during Red
Cloud’s quarterly awards presentation
March 25 in the garrison Theatre.
From May 10 through August 31,
2009, Cho served as acting chief of
Operations, Maintenance Division, for
garrison DPW. During that time, Cho
provided exceptional direct support to the
commander for accomplishing priority
projects.
“I have received other achievement
awards during my career as a Department
of the Army Civilian employee, but
receiving this one for being recognized as
a true leader from the garrison commander,
I will cherish always,” Cho said. “This
is our mission: to support our customers
daily with a professional attitude.”
From April 30 through Sept. 28, 2009,
Hong served as the acting director for
DPW. Hong volunteered for the position.
Jackson also placed Hong in charge of
the development of tour normalization
and transformation projects. The two
projects raised the division’s normal
work load 240 percent, and Hong only
had seven engineers and six technicians.
Nevertheless, Hong and DPW managed
to prepare contract packages for 108
projects worth $39 million and prepared
39 conceptual designs and codes at cost
estimates worth $19 million.
Hong has been nominated for the 2009
DPW Engineering and Planning Executive
of the Year award for his work.
During the awards ceremony, a total of
40 employees received awards for their
combined 725 years of federal service.
Jackson commented on how proud he was
of the work they have done for the garrison
during his tenure as commander.
After Jackson presented both Hong
and Cho with their awards the garrison
commander called Kim, Kwang Sop,
USAG-RC Safety, Pak, Song-yong,
USAG-Casey Indianhead Golf Course
manager, Avelina Richardson, USAG-
Casey Gateway Club manager and Tina
Simmons, Camp Stanley Central Issue
Facility, for additional awards separate
from the length of service awards.
Kim was awarded an Achievement
Medal for Civilian Service for the period
he acted as the Safety manager from July
until November 2009.
Pak was recognized for winning the
2009 Excellence in Management award
for best Army golf course. Richardson
won the 2009 James A. Carroll award
for best Army club, food, beverage, and
entertainment operation for the Gateway
Club.
Simmons was awarded a certificate
of appreciation for her assistance in a
bus accident where she went to the scene
of the accident, and ensured the most
seriously injured were being both treated
and rescued.
“This is a great honor for me, because I
have seen a lot of success in the last three
years. Success we owe to our workforce,”
Jackson said. “You have seen a lot of
changes come about in Area I.”

Women’s history remembered on Casey

By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Women of
different ages and ranks came together to
honor women’s history in the military in
Casey Garrison’s Thunder Inn March 31.
The event was held to educate Soldiers
and honor women’s history regarding how
women have contributed to the Army and
American history.
“When women were in the shadows
of men, they were always contributing to
history,” said Sgt. 1st Class Ray Brown,
2nd Infantry Division, Equal Opportunity
advisor, and partial organizer of the
observance.”
“We came here to celebrate women’s
history and to realize there may be a
woman president in our future,” said
Capt. Taira Caldwell, and her 5-year-old
daughter Thalia Caldwell.
“Equal opportunity in the military has
definitely advanced from how it used to
be in the old days,” Caldwell said. “In the
past women did not do the same types of
jobs in the military as men. Since women
have been given the same opportunities as
men in the military, things have changed.
We are now able to participate in the
combat zone, so I think we’ve come a
long way.”
“These observances inspire future
female Soldiers because they don’t realize
how far they have come until they are
reminded of their recent history,” said
Caldwell. “We have come a long way.”
“I used to want to be a company
commander like my mommy,” said
Caldwell’s daughter. “But now I always
dream of being a singer when I grow
up.”
Female company commanders are
not uncommon in today’s Army. Women
Soldiers have made a great positive
impact.
“I’ve seen a lot more women doing a
lot of things,” Brown said. “When the war
in Iraq and Afghanistan began, women
have been working at the front lines as
opposed to doing duty on the back lines
with combat support.
Now women are assigned duties
up front and are involved in combat,
showing they are capable of fighting as
true Soldiers.”
“For this observance, we wanted to
show what women have done in the past,
what they are doing now, and what the
future holds for women in the work place
and the Army,” Brown said.
“We’re trying to look into the future and
broaden our horizons for the future. Some
of these young Soldiers are 18 and 19 years
old, and they are going to be around 40 or
50 years after we have gone.”
“2nd Infantry Division does a wonderful
job with observances; they’re always well
planned and well executed. I think this
event was a testament to the commitment
of Soldiers,” Caldwell said.
From being in the shadows of the military
to becoming company commanders, the
role of the female Soldier has definitely
advanced. Pfc. Gabrielle Flowers portrays Amelia
Women have paved the way not only Earhart during a women’s history
for female Soldiers, but for Soldiers in observance March 31. — U.S. Army
general. Women have done great things. photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
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News & Notes

Did You Know?
The Digital Conference Center will
be the new Community Activities
Center on Casey Garrison. It is now
67 percent complete and is sched-
uled to be completed May 15.

USAG-RC Now on Facebook

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

WRC Car Wash

The Warrior Readiness Center will
have a car wash fund raiser April
17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Yongsan commissary parking lot to
raise money for an orphanage. For
information call: 010-8062-4329.

Red Cloud Garrison

Gate Closings
USAG-RC front gate will be closed
April 10 from 7 a.m. – midnight and
the back gate will be closed April 17
from 7 a.m. – midnight. For infor-
mation call: 732-8854.

Army Ten-Miler Registration

Online registration for the 2010 Garrison Soldiers, Family members and Civilians start the ACS 5 kilometer Fun Run and Walk April 3 in front of the
Army Ten-Miler opened April 1. The Casey Garrison Warrior’s Club. The group ran and walked to bring about awareness of the Month of the Military Child,
field is limited to 30,000 runners. Prevention of Child Abuse and Prevention of Sexual Assault. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

5K Fun Run gives meaning and purpose

Call 202-685-2035 for details. To
register log on to: www.armyten-
miler.com.

USAG-RC Armorer/JSIIDS
Training
USAG-RC Armorer/JSIIDS train-
ing is scheduled for April 8 at US-
AG-Casey Theater, Bldg number
S-2437. For more information call:
730-4930.
Red Cloud Golf Club
Free Golf Lessons
Red Cloud Golf Club will give free
golf lessons from 9 to 11 a.m. every
Saturday morning. The Golf Club
will offer a Nike Demo Day from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. April 10. For informa-
tion call: 732-6843.
Military Spouse
Appreciation Luncheon
The Military Spouse Appreciation
Luncheon will be held in the Red
Cloud Garrison Pear Blossom Cot-
tage May 7 from noon to 2 p.m. For
information call: 732-7168.
By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — More than
20 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members
gathered outside the Warrior’s Club April
3 to walk or run 5 kilometers to raise
awareness of three causes being campaigned
throughout the Army during the month
of April.
“We organized the walk and run to
bring recognition to three campaigns,” said
Annette Mandley of Casey Garrison Army
Community Services. “We are celebrating
the Month of the Military Child, bringing
awareness of Child Abuse Prevention
Month, and Prevention of Sexual Assault
Awareness Month.”
Mandley organized the run with the help
of her colleagues at Casey Garrison ACS and
those working with the Child, Youth and
School Services division of ACS. Family,
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports
Division helped in organizing the run route
and safety features and plans for the event.
The run also featured a wide range
of information in print, which included
brochures about all three subjects sharing
the purpose of the run.
Runners were not only awarded with
information but also unique T-shirts, ACS
bags, ballpoint pens and logo pins, but with
something special to the community.
“The run also celebrates good health,”
Mandley said
The runners and walkers were directed
on a path, which left the parking lot of the
Warrior’s Club going east to Apache Range,
looping around and back through Thunder
Valley and around the helipad, looping the
flag pole circling back to the Warrior’s Club.
The runners and walkers were directed to
stay on the sidewalks because of the traffic
and the 30 kilometer bicycle race being held
in the same area.
Walkers were directed to turn around and
return to the Warrior’s Club after reaching
Apache Range for a 2.5 kilometer course;
runners continued on the 5 kilometer
course.
“ACS, specifically Family Advocacy’s
mission, is to identify report, prevent,
intervene, and treat all aspects of Family
violence,” Mandley said, “whether it is
domestic violence, child abuse or neglect. To
meet that mission there are several programs
available, which includes individuals,
couples, and group counseling, parenting
classes, anger and stress management classes,
couples communication, relationship
building, as well as a new parent support
programs. To access all this, all one has to
do is come to ACS.”

Casey Garrison 10K Team run

The Casey Garrison 10 kilometer
Team Run will be held at Hanson
Field House April 10 at 8 a.m. For
information call: 732-6276.
Baby-sitting with Infant and
Child CPR Course
The American Red Cross Baby-
sitting with Infant and Child CPR
Course will be held April 13 to 14
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at
the Casey Garrison Army Com-
munity Service classroom building
2317. Cost of the course is $40. For
information call: 730-3184.
Volunteer Appreciation
Luncheon
The Area I registered Volunteer Ap-
preciation Luncheon will be held in
Casey Garrison’s Warrior’s Club
May 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information and to regis-
ter call: 732-7314.
Summer hire program now accepting
applications
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
USAG-RC Public Affairs
RED CLOUD GARRISON — The
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will
accept summer employment applications
until May 3 for family members, ages 14
– 22.
CPAC officials said the 2010 Summer
Hire program, which provides jobs from
May 17 for college students and June 21 for
high school students is designed to provide
young people an opportunity to gain and
prepare for future education and career
goals, while supporting the Army mission.
Jobs are available in clerical, labor, and
non-hazardous work.
Salary for these positions is $5.50 per
hour; however, subject to change.
“Federal Law requires all students to
have a valid social security number,” said
Geraldine Jones, CPAC director. “Students
are required to have their paychecks
electronically submitted to a U.S. bank of
their choice. And, no changes to student
assignments will be permitted.”
Students will be responsible for arranging
their own transportation and only will be
placed with the commuting distance of the
sponsor’s duty location, Jones said. Duty
locations are Uijeongbu and Dongducheon,
which includes USAG-Red Cloud, Camp
Jackson, Camp Stanley and USAG-Casey.
Applicants for summer hire positions
must be unmarried family members of
active duty service members, Department
of Defense civilian employees or non-
appropriated fund (Family, Morale, Welfare
and Recreation or Army and Air Force
Exchange Service) civilian.
Priority 1: all students ages 16 – 22.
Priority 2: students ages 14-15.
Applicants must submit an online
application form, Jones said. Forms must
be completed and submitted to the CPAC
as soon as possible, but not later than June
15. Persons under the age of 18 will not be
employed as caregiving personnel at child
care, school-age, or youth centers. Persons
aged 16 years and older may be assigned to
these programs to perform clerical or labor
duties. Supervisors will provide line-of-sight
supervision according to DOD Instruction
1402.5 and AR 608-10.
The Summer Hire Program is designed
to provide young people an opportunity to
gain meaningful job experience, prepare
for future educational and career goals, and
support the Army mission.
For more information, call 732-7766.
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Children play with Easter eggs to celebrate Month

of the Military Child on Red Cloud and Casey

Joshua Hammond 4 year-old-child is enjoying face painting to be Spiderman
during Red Cloud Garrison’s Easter Egg Hunt April 2 sponsored by the
garrison Pear Blossom Cottage by Pvt. Polzella Shiloh, A.Co.DSTB. — U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Jin Choi
More than 300 Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members gathered on
Stewart Field on Casey Garrison April 3 to play games with Easter eggs and
have Family fun. The event was sponsored by the Casey Garrison Community
Activity Center and Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied
Soldiers. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Warrior and wife place 1 in 30K bike race

By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot was ensured, and it was good to know the “We are both happy about placing first
USAG-RC Public Affairs race was safely run.” in our divisions,” Gash said. “I’m happy she
“Safety was good,” Behr said. “We had didn’t beat me.”
CASEY GARRISON — Cyclists from the medics, the road guards, and the military Jason Hester placed 2 in the men’s 35
Warrior Country gathered to compete in a police keeping an eye on the event, which and under division with a time of 52:49,
30 kilometer bicycle race April 3 at USAG- was great.” and Michael Toney placed 3 with a time
Casey’s Hanson Field House. The Gash’s say they spend a lot of time of 57:55.
The race was run in three different training to be prepared for the event. In the men’s 36 and older division,
divisions: Men’s Division, 36 and older, “We spend a lot of time running and Thomas Graves placed 1 with a time of
Men’s Division 35 and younger, and the exercising so we can maintain good athletic 52:48, Eric Corbett placed 2 with a time of
Women’s Division. Awards were given to abilities and be ready for events like these,” 1:04:06, and Kraig Vanvleck placed 3 with
those who placed 1-3 in each division. Staci said. a time 1:08:34.
The race started at the Hanson Field As far as the race was concerned, the “I think it’s neat a husband and wife
House near the swimming pool. The Gash’s described it as competitive fun. placed first in their events,” Behr said. “I
Warriors had to lap around the entire post “The only guys who beat me were Jason believe in the future we will have a husband
three times to reach the finish line. and this guy,” Staci said while smiling and and wife team competition, which will be
“I organize these events so Soldiers pointing to her husband. fun for the whole family.”
have something to do on their off time,”
said Randy Behr, Red Cloud Garrison
Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
athletic director, sports division. “These
events provide good exercise and friendly
competition for Soldiers, Civilians and
Family members.
Richard Gash placed 1 overall and in
the Men’s Division with a time of 52:48,
and his wife, Staci, placed 1 in the Women’s
Division and third overall with a time of
56:40.
“We love doing these competitions,”
Gash said. “FMWR does a great job putting
these events together. They are always able
to provide fun events we can look forward
to trying.”
“We try to participate in all of these
events,” Staci said. “And, not just the biking
events, we try to participate in the running
events, the triathlon, and the team events,
they are all great fun.” Staci Gash, wife of Richard Gash,
During this event, safety measures were peddles fast to the finish line during
enforced and bikers noticed that during Richard Gash edges past Jason Hester during the 30 Kilometer bicycle race the 30 Kilometer bicycle race held on
the race. held on Casey Garrison April 3. Gash’s time was 52:48 and Hester’s time was Casey Garrison April 3. Staci placed 1
“This event was so well run,” Staci said. 52:49 both men competed in the Men’s Division 35 years and under. Gash in the Women’s Division at 56:40. She
“There were road guards everywhere pulling placed overall 1 and 1 for Men’s Division 35 years and under. — U.S. Army placed 3 overall. — U.S. Army photo
buses and taxis over. They made sure safety photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
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On becoming a Soldier

By Pfc. Choe Yong-joon to be cancelled. Because of the unexpected change, we had

USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs to go straight to Camp Market. We seemed to be the only
company at the base with its old, vintage facilities that
YONGSAN GARRISON — The first virtue of a Soldier could be quite spooky at night. However, the Meals Ready
should be endurance in the face of fatigue; courage is only to Eat were not as bad as I thought they would be and they
the second virtue, according to the 19th century French actually compared to dining facility meals. We conducted
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. base defense operations training outdoors surrounded by
Since returning from my first four-day Field Training a cool breeze and later did some nighttime tasks training.
Exercise at Camp Market, I Sleeping in a room fully packed
have become more aware of with 20 portable beds may
that primary virtue. From Feb. seem uncomfortable, but it
23-26, I covered Warrior Task In the hopes of giving outsiders a “behind- made us fall asleep even faster
and Drills testing and fired my the-scenes” look into what it is like to serve than dozing off in a fully-
M-16 at the shooting range in Korea as a Soldier, Pfc. Choe Yong-joon, a heated, cozy room back in our
with my comrades-in-arms.
During that time, I kept a
Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Sol- barracks. On our first night,
it seemed like everyone was
brief journal to give people an dier assigned to Headquarters and Headquar- successfully adjusting to the
inside look at what a KATUSA ters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, new environment.
does in the field, which I
discusses his first-ever field deployment.
would like to share with our Day 2 - Feb. 24
readers.
Today was bright and clear
Day 1 - Feb. 23 with the sun shining ever-brightly as if it had known
that it was our firing range qualification day. Early in the
We got up early to depart Yongsan Garrison at 7 a.m. and morning, I guessed it was going to be an unseasonably hot
were all excited in several different ways - some were literally day - and I was right! Marching up the mountain from
excited at the adventure, while the others were somewhat
anxious - about our first FTX. Our first destination was — See SOLDIER, Page 12 —
supposed to be Camp Tango to fire our M-16s, but it had
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News & Notes

Information Booth
April is the Sexual Assault Awareness
Month. SAPR Program is having a booth to
provide helpful brochures and giving away
promotional items. You can also ask more
info from the Unit Victim Advocates who will
be present at the booth. The event is on
April 9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Postal Exchange.
For information, call 738-3034.
Protect Your Teen from Rx Drug Abuse
According to an annual survey by the
Partnership for a Drug Free America,
one in five teens has abused prescription
medication, and one in ten has abused
over-the-counter cough medication.
Surprised? Need advice about a teen who
may already be abusing meds? Call the
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling
Services for confidential advice at 738-
4579.
Everland - Flower Carnival Trip
The event is on April 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
departing from Moyer Community Activities
Center. It is open to all USFK ID Card
holders. Tour will be cancelled if there are
less than 20 participants. For information,
call 723-3291.
Korean Arbor Day -- The Love of Nature
The Korean War devasted the natural landscape
of Korea instilling a desire by the Korean people
to restore its natural beauty through celebrating
Arbor Day. Join us for an Arbor Day event April
13, noon-1 p.m. at Bldg. S-2106, Rm. 124. For
Faithlift lifts Yongsan spirits
By Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 250
Christian women filled Yongsan Garrison’s
South Post Chapel March 26 to attend the
2010 Faithlift conference, enhance their
spiritual development, encourage each other
and to increase their faith in Jesus Christ.
The Faithlift is an interdenominational
Christian women’s weekend that serves as an
outreach for the Yongsan Protestant Women
of the Chapel to minister to women in South
Korea as well as other military communities
in the Pacific Region, including Japan, Hawaii
and Guam.
Garrison Chaplain Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hawkins
delivered opening remarks to participants,
introducing the theme of the event.
“Father God, we are thankful for a chance
to begin our fellowship, to have some fun,
but more than anything, to practice faith
Ladies participating in Faithlift 2010 sing a hymn at South Post Chapel March 26.— U.S. Army photo
and the lifting of our faith through this year’s
by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
conference, and this year’s theme, blooming
where we are planted.” give you a mighty move for your faith to be protestant women and basically draws us closer
After Hawkins’ opening remarks, 8th Army lifted.” to Christ. It’s a privilege to pray and socialize
Sgt. Maj. Kawanda Dixon, one of conference’s She added that the F3 - fast, furious and full with other women.”
two guest speakers, spoke to an attentive of faith - event represented the atmosphere of The conference continued the following day
audience about the focus of the conference the conference. In addition, she said she would with two break-out sessions for “blooming in
and how they may contribute to it. like to focus not so much on blooming, but every part of life, praise and worship” along
“I’m so excited about what God has prepared on planting. with a guest lecture by PWOC International
for you to be blessed this week. I hope you “I came to Korea last July, so it’s my first time President Brenda Marlin.
came with expectancy; expecting that God joining the Faithlift conference,” said Cathy For more information regarding the event,
will bless your life, answer your prayers, and Jarvis, one of the participants. “It’s a retreat for contact faithlift.registration@live.com.

Yongsan Jews celebrate Passover Seder

information, call 738-7505.

Month of the Military Child fun Fair

CYS Services is celebrating the Military Children
in Yongsan! There will be a community celebration
and it is FREE to the public. There will be fun for
the whole family. Come out and help us celebrate
our youngest heroes. The event is on April 10, 11
a.m. - 2 p.m. at CDC Parking Lot (building 4280).
For information, call 738-3001/5036.

Tobacco Cessation Classes

Do you want to quit smoking? We are here to
help with ongoing smoking cessation classes
every Tuesday at 1300 at the TMC. The classes
will start on March 18, 2010 and end on Feb. 8,
2011. For more information, call 736-6693.

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.

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,
call 736-7236.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
U.S. Forces Korea Jewish Chaplain Cpt. Andrew Shulman (right) leads the Passover Seder celebration March 30 at Yongsan’s Religious
Retreat Center.— U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Hwang Joon-hyun
By Sgt. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan
Jewish community members celebrated the
Passover, the first festival of the Hebrew
calendar year, March 30 at the Religious
Retreat Center. More than 70 people joined
the celebration from both inside and outside
the Garrison.
The Passover is a Jewish religious festival that
celebrates the biblical Exodus, the escape of
the Hebrew people from Egypt. It is said in
The Bible that God freed the Israelites from
slavery in ancient Egypt and led them across
desert to freedom.
Passover is a weeklong celebration which
begins with Seder, a religious feast which marks
the beginning of the holiday. To commemorate
Seder, the Jewish people drink wine, eat festive
foods and sing about the Exodus.
“Passover is a time to reconnect with the past,”
said U.S. Forces Korea Jewish Chaplain Cpt.
Andrew Shulman. “It’s time to think about
who we are, and where we come from.”
Passover teaches renewal, he said. “We take
this opportunity to reflect on the things that
hold us back, such as our ego, fear of change,
cultural or family expectations.”
Shulman said he believed everyone could
take something from that lesson, regardless of
religion or background. “Passover is a time of
freedom from everything that keeps us from
reaching our potential, so we can reach another
level in our lives.”
About a dozen Koreans from the local Korean-
Israeli Friendship Association joined the feast
as well. “They are very devout,” Shulman said.
“They come to South Post Chapel to join us
every week, rain or snow, and together we learn
a lot about each other.”
“Our diversity is one of the great things about
Garrison Yongsan,” said Garrison Commander
Col. Dave Hall. “Many people do not know
it, but we have one of the largest Jewish
communities in Korea right here at Yongsan.
They are an important part of our Community
of Excellence.”
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Take off Bupyeong-gu welcomes Yongsan delegation

and go
By Sgt. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

If you and your family could go for an all expenses paid vacation
anywhere in Asia for two weeks, where would you go and why?
Or, could you recommend a place? USAG-Yongsan Facebook
fans have the answer. Find out what more than 2,600 Yongsan
community members are talking about by becoming a USAG-
Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan! (Com-
ments are kept in their original form)

Jeri Conn Winkler

Facebook Fan

We would go to Thailand. We sponsor a child there and

are encouraged to visit her but never have the funds
for such a trip. It would be great to meet her and her
family, to see where she lives and learn a bit about her
customs.

Leza Eason Kotich YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan officials met with Yongsan-gu municipal and civic leaders
in a Korean American Friendship Council meeting at the Hartell House March 26.
Facebook Fan The council appointed two new members: Yongsan Police Station Chief Kim Jong-gu and Yongsan Fire Station
Chief Lee Won-kyu.
“I believe the new members will work hard to build a strong friendship between our two communities,” said
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall. “I appreciate the Korean National Police who keep Yongsan Garrison a
safe place for our community members.”
Yongsan-gu Mayor Park Jang-kyu also emphasized the continuous development of the council meeting and
I would go to the Philippines because that is where my encouraged people to participate an annual joint tree planting Arbor day event on April 9.
mom is from and i really know nothing about the islands The council meets quarterly to discuss issues and concerns between USAG-Yongsan and the local government.
or the culture. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon

Sabrina Shoaff
Easter vigil lights the way to holidays
Facebook Fan

I would totally go to Puhket Thailand, because the last

time i went there it was sooo pretty!!! The beach was so
much fun, and the food was amazing. :)

Todd S. Manes
Facebook Fan

I would have to say Vietnam. The country is supposed

to be beautifull with beaches, rivers, and mountains. It is
also very tourist friendly.

Jamielynn Koback
Facebook Fan

Definately Malaysia or Thailand... I’d love a little bit of “Father Neal Buckon lights the Easter candle after blessing the fire for the Easter Vigil. The fire represents the light of Christ and we
paradise while waiting for the weather to warm here! will all light our candles from the Easter Candle.” — Courtesy photo by Michele Maestaz Dykstra

See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG-Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photos to our page with
a quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and we’ll see you in the paper. - Your Yongsan PAO team
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SOLDIER from Page 9

the entrance of Camp Tango to the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical training area and
M-16 firing ranges, we sweated profusely, growing more drenched by the minute during
NBC training with protective clothes covering our army combat uniforms. Firing my
rifle was easier than expected. With detailed instructions and on-the-spot corrections
from the Soldiers training us, all we needed to do was focus on safety, aiming and firing.
However, I was in for a surprise. In a flash, an empty brass casing ejected up from the
rifle of a guy next to me, slid through my body armor, and lodged itself against my skin!
The searing metal left a quarter-size burn on my neck. “This might cause a scar that will
earn me an honorable mark as a warrior!” I joked to myself as the pain throbbed. On
the other hand, in reality, it just added more heat to an already hot day that continued
even after the sunset.

Day 3 - Feb.25

Fire guard duty was okay. However, staying up until 4 a.m. after a completely exhausting
day was not an easy task. But, I remembered that it is all about fighting against fatigue.
Rain was threatening to develop even before the dawn, and winds were howling outside.
Today was so-called Warrior Task and Drills day. We needed to learn and take tests from
each skills station with the ever-present mud caking to us like glue. I assisted an instructor,
explaining how to challeng the enemy during guard duty by calling out “Who goes
there!” or “Advance to be recognized!” The good news was that the damp weather failed
to dampen our spirits. We felt a sense of rapid comprehension and accomplishment; we
were highly motivated Soldiers. Although I was not 100 percent sure if our motivation
was from mastering the Warrior Tasks or from the slight rest we enjoyed afterwards
(probably a bit of both), I could tell with certainty that we were becoming what people
call “Soldiers” in a traditional way.

Day 4 - Feb. 26

It is exactly 4:30 a.m. right now. We had a rucksack march in two columns and
marched all the way throughout the camp twice. With a whistling sound signaling an
emergency situation, we lifted up another Soldier (who was simulating a casualty) to our
shoulders and kept stepping ahead, bearing his load. I noticed that no one even once
griped or complained.in fact, we did not even slow down! Seeing Taegeukgi, the name
for the Korean flag, and the Stars and Stripes, I felt inspired and rejuvenated despite our
physical hardships. With our spirits high, we completed our march, crying out “Dragon
Knights!!!” - the slogan of our company. We had completed our FTX, and we all felt a big
sense of accomplishment that could only come from physical exertion and overcoming
obstacles in the field - unlike those challenges we face in the office. As we went home
that afternoon, I reflected on my field time and realized it was a moment with USAG
Yongsan that I would really cherish. We were not sure what would happen at the FTX,
but I am sure that I left it as a better Soldier.

The event of the year,

KUSFW will be held
from 19-23 of April.
Various events are pre-
pared for everyone!

This Year, KUSFW will be

more meaningful because
we also commemorate the
60th Anniversary of Korean
War / KATUSA Program.

Do not miss this opportu-

nity for entertainments and

New experience!

19-23 APR 2010

APRIL 9, 2010
Review provides deterrence, arms reduction roadmap
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — The Nuclear Posture
Review is a roadmap for reducing America’s
nuclear arsenal while maintaining an effective
deterrent, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates
said at the Pentagon April 6.
The congressionally mandated review charts
the steps toward reducing nuclear risks to the
United States, U.S. allies and partners, and the
international community.
“This review describes how the United States
will reduce the role and numbers of nuclear
weapons with a long-term goal of a nuclear-free
world,” Gates said.
Gates – accompanied by Secretary of State
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Energy Secretary
Steven Chu, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen – explained
some of the changes the review recommends.
New declaratory policies have taken the
place of intentionally vague policies of the past,
Gates said. For example, if a state that does not
have nuclear weapons is in compliance with the
nonproliferation treaty and its obligations, the
United States will not use or threaten to use
nuclear weapons against that state. If such a
state were to use chemical or biological weapons
against the United States or its allies or partners,
however, “it would face the prospect of a
devastating conventional military response,”
the secretary said.
Gates said the United States will adjust
its policy if circumstances dictate the need.
“Given the catastrophic potential of biological
weapons and the rapid pace of biotechnology
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development,” he said, “the United States
reserves the right to make any adjustment to this
policy that may be warranted by the evolution
and proliferation of biological weapons.”
The Cabinet secretaries and the chairman
stressed that the Nuclear Posture Review was a
collegial interagency and international effort.
“The consultations that supported this
process included more than 30 of our allies
and partners,” Clinton said. “For generations,
the United States’ nuclear deterrent has helped
prevent proliferation by providing our non-
nuclear allies in NATO, in the Pacific and
elsewhere with reassurance and security. The
policies outlined in this review allow us to
continue that stabilizing role.”
Officials said this is the most comprehensive
review of U.S. nuclear strategy since the end of
the Cold War, and that it places the prevention
of nuclear terrorism and proliferation at the top
of the U.S. nuclear policy agenda.
“Given al-Qaida’s continued quest for Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Navy Adm. Mike Mullen,
nuclear weapons, Iran’s on-going nuclear efforts Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Energy Secretary Steven Chu conduct a news
conference at the Pentagon to discuss the Nuclear Posture Review, April 6, 2010. — DoD photo
and North Korea’s proliferation, this focus is
by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
appropriate, and indeed,... an essential change
from previous reviews,” Gates said. The message to Iran and North Korea is if environment,” Mullen said. “This Nuclear
Gates stressed that the review has strong they play by the rules, then they will be covered Posture Review reaffirms our commitment to
messages for Iran and North Korea. by the new recommendations, Gates said. “But defend the vital interests of the United States
“Whether it’s in declaratory policy or in if you’re not going to play by the rules, if you’re and those of our partners and allies with a more
other elements of the [Nuclear Posture Review], going to be a proliferator, then all options are on balanced mix of nuclear and non-nuclear means
we essentially carve out states like Iran and the table in terms of how we deal with you.” than we have at our disposal today.”
North Korea that are not in compliance with The review has the full support of the Joint The review’s conclusion that the United
[the nonproliferation treaty],” he said. “And Chiefs of Staff, Mullen said. States can maintain deterrence with half of its
basically, all options are on the table when it “We believe it provides us and our field current nuclear arsenal served as the basis for
comes to countries in that category, along with commanders the opportunity to better shape U.S. negotiations for the new strategic arms
nonstate actors who might acquire nuclear our nuclear weapons posture, policies and force reduction treaty with Russia that President
weapons.” structure to meet an ever-changing security Barack Obama is scheduled to sign April 8.
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Scholarship fund raiser held Safe Internet surfing, credit cards
By 1st Signal Brigade
Special to the Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON — Never send
credit card information or other personal details
through e-mail and beware of e-mails claiming
they’re from well-known companies asking for
such information. No reputable company would
solicit personal information from a customer
via e-mail.
Never click the “Unsubscribe” link in a spam
e-mail. All this does is indicate to the spammer
that your e-mail address is active, and will likely
result in even more spam. Use your e-mail client’s
security filters to block spam e-mail addresses and
label junk mail appropriately. Never execute files
received as an attachment or downloaded from
an unknown source.
Blog Smart. Make sensitive blog posts to
friends-only so that they’re not visible to the
general public. Your hosted site can guide you
on how to restrict viewers. Think twice about
posting photos of yourself and your family
members - especially children. Never advertise
personal information beyond what can be looked
up in public directories. Never give out personal
information in e-mails or on an insecure web
Local Alpha Omega Sigma chapter members wash cars April 3 in the Yongsan
Commissary parking lot to raise money for their local scholarship program.– U.S. Army
page.
photo by Pvt. Hong Yoon-ki Report compromises immediately, if you
suspect your account or password has been
By Pvt Hong Yoon-ki compromised, report the incident to the Incident
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs Response Team or call the Help Desk to change
YONGSAN GARRISON — To raise money for scholarships, volunteers from the
local Alpha Omega Sigma Chapter held a car wash April 3 in the Yongsan Commissary
VA to reduce backlog
parking lot. By Donna Miles
Alpha Omega Sigma, a chapter of the worldwide Phi Beta Sigma organization, has American Forces Press Service
established the Alpha Omega Sigma scholarship for high school students in Yongsan, Osan
and Daegu. WASHINGTON — Prioritizing the work
“It’s all for a good cause - to give back to the community,” said 1st Sgt. Willie T. ahead shortly after his first anniversary on the
Grandison, chapter vice president and 1st sergeant for the Headquarters and Headquarters job, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki
Company, Special Troops Battalion-Korea. “We want to be a positive example for the young said his focus for the year ahead is on reducing
kids that are coming up.” the disability claims backlog.
Alpha Omega Sigma is planning to accept applications for the scholarship program “We are going to break the back of the backlog
next month. this year,” Shinseki said during an interview with
“We’re also going to sell some items at the community fair that’s coming up next American Forces Press Service.
weekend,” said Grandison. He’s counting on four pilot programs under
“We just want the community to see that we are doing positive things,” said Grandison. way to help VA identify and break long-standing
“Whatever the community is putting on, we want to be a part of that and do our part with obstacles in providing veterans the benefits
the community.” they’ve earned.
One, launched in Pittsburgh in January,
seeks to fundamentally change the relationship
between veterans and the VA, he said. VA gives
‘Go Beyond Basic’ winner announced the veteran a checklist of what’s needed to file
the claim, and does its own digging to produce
whatever documentation the veteran can’t find.
YONGSAN GARRISON — IMCOM Korea, FMWR Cable Television and Marketing This, Shinseki said, reduces dead time in putting
awarded a round-trip airline ticket to the States to Capt. Tasha E. Robles, the lucky winner together the claims package.
of the “Go Beyond Basic” Contest, on Wednesday 31 March 2010. Once the paperwork is intact, VA then will
The “Go Beyond Basic” contest was conducted for 3 months from 1 December 2009 to “work with the veteran to put together the
26 February 2010 as a part of Family and MWR Cable Television’s new campaign: You are best and strongest argument to win the case,”
not in basic…Why leave your TV in basic?...GO BEYOND BASIC!!! he said.
All USFK ID and RCP Card holders could obtain the official entry forms at any FMWR That’s a major change, he noted, making VA
CATV Customer Service Center or download from www.mwrkorea.com, fill out and deposit the veteran’s advocate rather than adversary as the
them at any FMWR CATV Customer Service Center. claim makes its way through the system.
Family and MWR Cable TV received nearly 600 eligible entries during the contest period.: “This is VA going to bat with itself – because
Red Cloud Garrison: 86 entries, Camp Stanley: 10 entries, Casey Garrison: 56 entries, Camp we are then going to turn around and argue the
Bonifas: 8 entries, Yongsan Garrison: 77 entries, Humphreys Garrison: 108 entries, Camp case as it is being adjudicated,” he said.
Carroll: 173 entries, Daegu Garrison: 68 entries. “This is significantly different, and it changes
The drawing for the lucky winner was conducted by Mr. Ronald J Buss, Chief of FMWR our relationship with the veteran,” he continued.
Cable Television Branch and his Staff. “So this, in the long term, could have a significant
Tasha was born in Queens, NY. She earned her Masters in Science in Information impact on how we are perceived by veterans
Technology with University of Maryland. She was commissioned in January 2005 as a Second and what our relationship with veterans is. It is
Lieutenant Branched in the Signal Corps. Her current assignment is, officer in charge, about advocacy.”
Automation Information System Office of HHC, 19th ESC, G-6. Shinseki said he’s impressed by what he’s seen
Congratulations to Tasha for winning the round trip airline ticket. Family and MWR since the pilot program kicked off in January,
appreciates the entire community participating in the “Go Beyond Basic” contest. and credits the self-named “Delta Team” there
with showing solid progress in improving the
claims process.
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the password immediately.
Most reputable Internet businesses have
an Internet response team or help desk to
assist their valuable customers. If you think
someone else has your password, you should
reset your password right away (before he/
she changes the password). It’s a good idea to
change your password often. Back up your
data to an encrypted CD, DVD, USB Thumb
Drive or external hard drive and store it in a
secure location.
Clear your browser’s cache often. Keep
your chat room and Instant Messenger profiles
blank, and never provide personal contact
information.
If you think your computer or your account
has been compromised, contact the helpdesk,
your ISP.
“Their processing time is collapsing, because
they are putting together good arguments,” he
said. “And the good arguments are having great
outcomes.”
Another pilot program, under way in
Little Rock, Ark., is focused on making claims
processing more efficient.
“It’s a re-engineering process,” he said.
“How do we simply the claims process? How
do we get this down to the minimal number of
keystrokes?”
And it aims to improve communication
among the entities that process a claim to reduce
procedural delays.
“How do we make sure that people working
on each claim are looking at each other, rather
than saying, ‘I’ve done my part,’ then putting it
in transit?” Shinseki said. “It takes four days to
get to the next site, and the guy sits there and
looks at it and goes, ‘I wonder why they did
that?’ So he puts the question on [the claim]
and sends it back.”
A pilot under way in Providence will introduce
new automated tools to make claims processing
faster and more accurate, efficient and secure.
He emphasized, however, that he wants to
get the bugs out of the claims process before
increasing automation.
“We didn’t want to automate bad processes
and just get lousy decisions faster,” he told the
Paralyzed Veterans of America last month. “So
we broke the complex, convoluted claims process
down into its component pieces to improve each
part before putting them back together again.”
Another promising pilot program, being
tested in Baltimore, is taking best practices from
the others to create what he called the “virtual VA
regional office of the future.” Ultimately, he said,
he expects it to be a model for 57 VA regional
offices nationwide.
That effort, being conducted in cooperation
with the Social Security Administration, is
focused on creating a paperless claims process
and bringing the new joint virtual electronic
record that President Barack Obama announced
online last spring.
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Area I Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital
Sunday 1000 Stone 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
COGIC
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel
KATUSA Seventh-Day Adventist Mass
Sunday 1900 CRC Warrior Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
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 Tuesday 1830 Camp Walker
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel
KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel
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 1900 South Post Chapel
Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact
USAG-Humphreys Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun:
john.chun@us.army.mil, 754-7274
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 KATUSA
Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Korean
Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Mass
Catholic Services Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
1145 Camp Carroll
Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel
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.) Mike Jones:
david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 michael.jones124@us.army.mil,
765-8991
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International Bullfighting Festival
Area IV community gets a glimpse into Korean Culture
The International CheongDo Bullfighting Festival has become one of South Korea’s “must see” cultural highlights with hundreds of tourists and natives descending upon North Gyeongsan Province
to view the annual event. — U.S. Army photos by Mary Grimes
By Mary Grimes
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CHEONGDO, Republic of Korea
— North Gyeongsan Province saw its share
of tourists and curious onlookers during its
hosting of the annual International Cheongdo
Bullfighting Festival, March 17 -21.
The Daegu and Area IV community
took advantage of the cultural experience,
boarding buses that departed the Camp Walker
Commissary parking lot during the mid-morning
hours of Saturday, March 20th, enroute to a full
day of Cheongdo festivities.
According to Tae Chun Yu, Manager, Camp
Walker Tour and Travel Services (TTS), the
bullfighting festival is something no visitor to
Korea or Daegu should miss. “The Cheongdo
Bullfighting Festival is not something that you get
to see every day. It provides insight into Korea’s
cultural wealth, and pride. The bullfighting
festival draws people from all over the world and
is one of the most anticipated events not only for
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the Camp Walker Tour and Travel Services office, essence of the bullfighting festival. Onstage “This was awesome. I’m glad I came. This is the
but for Area IV Soldiers, Family members, and performances by belly-dancers, traditional kind of thing I’ll be talking about for a long time to
the Korean people as well,” he said. Korean folk-singers, comedians, games, and come. It was truly an awesome experience.” Added
Cloudy skies and the brisk morning air acrobatics were just a few of the activities Yu, “I think the bullfighting festival will become
did not seem to dull the spirit of the Area IV highlighting the five-day extravaganza. bigger and bigger. I hope more Soldiers and Family
entourage that arrived at the bullfighting arena Commented one USAG Daegu family members will put it on their list of things to do
to find hoards of equally excited visitors quickly member who attended the bullfighting festival, while visiting or working in Korea.”
staking their perch. Both young and old
traversed steps and stairs almost breathlessly as
they joined in the almost incessant cheers, and
jeers in support of their favored bull.
“This is the first year the bullfighting event
was held indoors. I think it will in many ways
draw even more people to the event in the future
because regardless of the weather, people can
come and have this cultural experience without
worrying about the elements,” commented Yu.
For the faint of heart, the head-butting
bulls may have been more than they could
stand. If such were the case, entertainment
options ran the gamut. Outside the arena,
everything from art to eating was available
to those hoping to capture the complete
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Tax guidance as deadline looms Commissaries celebrate the

Month of the Military Child

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — With the April 15 tax
deadline around the corner, a defense official
today offered guidance on how troops can file
their returns, and reminded servicemembers to
submit their forms on time.
Servicemembers have two options for
filing: they either can seek advice from a legal
assistance office on their base, where Internal
Revenue Service-trained specialists can help
them complete their forms, or they can do it
online, Army Maj. John Johnson said in an
interview with the Pentagon Channel.
Johnson, executive director of the Armed
Forces Tax Council, steered troops toward the
online option, which features an application
created by the Defense Department and
H&R Block, the commercial tax preparation
company.
“I would personally be more comfortable
using it, because I know that lots of military
people use it, it’s supported by the military, and
it’s less likely to have errors or problems,” he said
of the online option available at the Military
OneSource Web site.
“They also have a toll-free number,” he
added, “that military folks can call and get
help if they’re going through their tax form and
there’s a question or problem.”
By virtue of receiving input from military
experts, the H&R Block program is tailored to
servicemembers’ needs, Johnson said.
“It’s free, online tax filing,” he said, “and
[Defense Department] personnel review [the
application] to make sure that it works correctly.
And if problems come up, we try to fix them.”
Johnson recommended seeking help through
military bases’ legal assistance office in cases
where troops are confused by complex returns,
or if their preference is to have their forms
completed by experts.
“The easiest way to do it is online,” he said.
“But if you have complicated issues or you’re
just not comfortable doing your own taxes, then
it’s best to just go into the legal assistance office
on base and have them do your taxes for you,”
he said.
Tax experts on base are IRS-trained personnel
who work under the Volunteer Tax Assistance
program, he added.
While the April 15 deadline applies to
most troops stationed in the United States,
servicemembers deployed to a combat zone or
a “contingency operation” -- as defined by the
Defense Department -- qualify for a 180-day
extension upon their return.
“They’re eligible for it if they’re serving in
a contingency operation – which would be a
combat zone or something else that’s designated
as a contingency operation – Haiti, for instance
is designated,” he said. “So you’re entitled to
wait until you return from the operation and
then you have up to 180 days to file your taxes
– no penalties, no interest for that delay.”
Johnson recommended that troops
currently or soon to deploy to a combat zone
or contingency plan area e-mail the IRS their
projected deployment plan. Troops should
include their name, Social Security number, the
location of their deployment, and to include
that their area of operation makes them eligible
for the extension.
“The IRS does recommend that you notify
them, and it’s a good idea,” he said. “That way,
they know what’s going on and they won’t send
a nasty letter to your spouse back at home.
e-mails to the IRS from deployed troops should
be addressed to Combatzone@irs.gov.
He added that troops who spent time
in combat zones in 2009 should make sure
they are taking advantage of the combat zone
exemption, which allows them to withhold
income earned during a combat tour from
being taxed.
“Of course, like anything else, you should
double-check that,” he said. “Look at your
W-2 form and make sure that it hasn’t reported
income that you earned in a combat zone.”
By Cherie Huntington Commissaries worldwide are engaged in
DeCA public affairs specialist various events geared toward children in April,
ranging from nutrition tours and diaper derbies,
FORT LEE, Va. — The news media eats to artistic endeavors such as egg coloring and
it up, as does the intended audience: Military grocery bag art – all opportunities to recognize
mom or dad returns from deployment; child, and applaud military children for the daily
unaware, sits in class; child glances up and sees sacrifices they make on behalf of service
military parent step out from hiding. Emotions members.
cycle quickly across the young face – surprise, The American Academy of Pediatrics
disbelief, amazement and joy followed by tears Web page features a special section dedicated
of relief and happiness as the long-awaited hugs to military children: http://www.aap.org/
become real. sections/uniformedservices/deployment/videos.
These are the nation’s “Li’l Heroes,” wee html. Another site providing help for military
soldiers with their own burdens of war to carry, children’s stress is Military OneSource, a virtual
and April marks a special month to salute their extension of base services, available for all
sacrifices. A legacy of former Defense Secretary active-duty, Guard and Reserve families: http://
Caspar Weinberger, Month of the Military www.militaryonesource.com, or call at 800-
Child underscores the important role children 342-9647.
of military parents play in the armed forces DeCA’s “Li’l Heroes Benefit Bulletin” points
community. the way to goodies and information sure to
“Your commissary wants to make this an delight mom and baby. This monthly newsletter
extra-special month for these little heroes,” gives links to coupons, special offers and must-
said Defense Commissary Agency Director read information on everything from recalls to
and CEO Philip E. Sakowitz Jr. “We know it’s children’s nutrition.
tough for them to handle frequent moves and Visit http://www.commissaries.com, and
long separations from loved ones serving in click “Shopping” on the menu bar. Then
uniform, but we’d hope April feels like a month scroll down to “Li’l Heroes Baby Program” to
of homecomings.” subscribe.
Contract specialists needed
The 411th Contracting Support Brigade is seeking new contract specialist interns.
A special hiring event will take place to recruit new interns from the immediate local
commuting area.
Interested applicants are invited to attend the information briefing to be held on Camp
Coiner at the 411th Contracting Command. To be considered, you must have the minimum
qualifications of a Bachelor’s degree in a business field, coursework must include 24 credit
hours of business courses, and provide official college transcripts.
What: 411th CSB Intern Recruitment Event
Where: Building #1130, Conference Room, Camp Coiner
When: Wednesday, April 21, 9–11 a.m.
To make a reservation and receive a list of items to bring with you, call DSN 724-5059.

Brian Allgood Community Hospital needs a part–time Diagnostic Radiologist

Position Title: Diagnostic Radiologist
Period of Performance: July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 with four option years, 12 hours per week.
Place of Performance: Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH)/121st Combat Support Hospital (CSH), Yongsan, Seoul, Korea
Qualification Requirements:
• Must have the degree of Doctor of Medicine (DM) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
• Must be board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Radiology
• Must have graduated from Residency Program accredited by the council on Resident Education in Diagnostic Radiology
• Must have a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in a least one state of the United States
• Must have a letter of recommendation from the most recent Chief of Medical Staff or supervisor
• Must have at least three years of clinical experience as a diagnostic radiologist
• Must have no National Practitioner of Data Base (NPDB) derogatory information

For more information call (DSN) 737-6022 from off-post 0505-737-6022.

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APRIL 9, 2010 USAG HUMPHREYS
Humphreys firemen train for the inevitable
By Steven Hoover
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Although
some might argue, prior to 9/11 emergency
services, such as firefighters and police,
weren’t usually in the forefront of our minds
unless they were needed.
In the case of firefighters, we knew they
were there and ready when called, even
before Mrs. O’Leary’s legendary cow started
the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.
Today, in anticipation of the next fire or
emergency, whether it is for unattended
cooking or a building going up in flames,
the USAG-Humphreys Fire and Emergency
Services firefighters participate in an almost
daily rigorous training program.
“When we aren’t out on calls, our
guys are training six-days-a-week,” said
Dathan Black, assistant fire chief and chief
of training. “Whether it is doing roof
ventilations, confined space, or live fire
training, our guys are always preparing for
the next emergency.”
He said that although television shows,
such as Dennis Leary’s “Rescue Me,” depict
a very realistic view of life in the Fire Station,
the Humphreys Garrison firefighters “aren’t
sitting around doing nothing waiting for a
fire; they are constantly training and doing
fire prevention activities.”
There are about 90 total personnel assigned
to Fire and Emergency Services, with about
70 of them split into two 12-hour shifts, to
be ready in a moments notice. They recently
absorbed the personnel from Camps Eagle
Personality Profile
Korean firefighter qualifies for EMT National Registry
By Pfc. Joon Woo Baek
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Choi,
Song-ho, crew chief of the rescue team at
USAG-Humphreys Fire and Emergency
Services, recently qualified for the National
Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
(NREMT). The NREMT is one of the
highest certifications recognized in the
United States, and unlike the Department
of Defense EMT that Choi already had
qualified for; the NREMT qualifies him to
work as a firefighter in any fire station in the
U.S. Choi has also acquired numerous other
certifications during his 15 years of duty at
the fire station.
What do you do?
I work with the rescue team as the crew
chief. Each vehicle has its own crew and I’m
the captain — that’s what we call the crew
chiefs — of the rescue truck. The rescue team
does not extinguish fires. We usually deal
with accidents where human life is at stake,
such as plane and car accidents or people
trapped inside a vehicle or building.
How was the NREMT course?
It is the only course recognized in the
civilian sector. The course was given at the
Osan Fire Department. It was a six-week
course crammed into a four-week program
due to time constraints. Fortunately, there
were 15 students and six instructors, so
there was an instructor for every two to
three students. Along with studying the
Dathan Black, assistant fire chief and chief of training, having previously used a power saw to
cut a hole in the roof of this building, explains to the USAG-Humphreys firefighters why they use
the roof ventilation technique.
and Long, which will be closing soon. They
are also looking forward to their new fire
station, near the Hot Refueling Point, which
should be breaking ground in the very near
future.
Black, who has been a firefighter since
1997, said that the Korean firemen “are
always eager to learn and are very teachable
and coachable. We work and communicate
with each other much better than I thought
we would initially.”
Christopher Fletcher, the garrison deputy
Choi, Song-ho, the crew chief of the USAG-Humphreys Fire and Emergency Services rescue
team, stands in front of his team’s fire truck. He recently qualified for the U.S.-recognized
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). — U.S. Army photo by Pfc.
course materials, we were given hypothetical
situations and were graded on how well we
dealt with them. After we passed the course,
we took the NREMT exam and those who
passed were registered. Many American
firefighters have failed before and I was
worried I might as well, since English is not
my first language. But, I passed.
How did English affect your studies
or your work?
fire chief, said that “the training program
plays a vital role in our abilities to contain
the damage when a fire does occur.”
Fletcher, a firefighter since 1974 who has
been in Korea for 12 years, said that more
recent fires, such as the one at the Freedom
Chapel on Christmas Day 2008, would have
caused a lot more damage if it weren’t for the
fact that the firefighter training program has
them ready for just about anything.
“I believe our training program probably
saved that structure,” he said.
It was one of the aspects that made the
course difficult. The knowledge I needed
to know was not terribly difficult, but that
it was in a foreign language made it hard.
Also, during exams, I was not allowed to use
a dictionary as I had in other exams.
Not all Koreans are fluent in English,
but almost every document I read is in
English. It is indeed a very good opportunity
if you want to improve your English, but
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Firefighters practice peeling back the roofing
material using a pike pole during some recent
training at USAG-Humphreys. — U.S. Army
photos by Ko, Pyong-son
sometimes it’s just a little too much. I feel
as if I’m always studying, which is both
a good point and a bad point of the job.
Also, the English I have to learn is not
exactly everyday English as there are many
technical words involved, so again, I have
to keep studying.
What do you like about the job?
I love what I do and I love the people
I work with. The Chiefs are all competent
and they care about the members of the fire
department and the rescue team is great.
The Training Chief always provides me
with numerous opportunities for courses
and certificates. It is hard sometimes, but I
eventually gain out of it. I’m grateful that
he is giving me all these chances. Keeping
up with him has kept me concentrated and
alert and affected my lifestyle as well. After
I leave work and come home, I work out
and do house chores. Then, I attend a night
college to study. It’s a lot of work, but it is a
part of my life now.
What is your philosophy?
Always do your best and do so at
everything. Working in this department
has changed my perspective on life. If
you work hard with a positive and active
working attitude, people you work with
will recognize it and appreciate it. Doing
your best will make you proud of your
accomplishment and feel your work is
worthwhile. It feels great when you know
you excel at what you do and know it is
because you worked hard for it.
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News & Notes

Military Child Spring Festival Set
Outdoor Recreation and Child, Youth and
School Services welcome the Month of the
Military Child with a Spring Festival, April 12 to
16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are offering
morning and afternoon outdoor events for
school aged children to include laser tag,
archery, geocaching and rock climbing. Don’t
miss the Block Party, April 16, from 1 to 5
p.m. Join the party and enjoy bouncy houses,
carnival style games, face painting, and snacks.
All events will be at Outdoor Recreation. For
more information, call 753-3255 or 753-3013.

Holocaust Remembrance Pictorial Display

The Area III Equal Opportunity Office is
presenting a Holocaust Days of Remembrance
pictorial display, April 14, from 6:30 a.m. until 6
p.m., in the Super Gym. The entire community
is invited and for more information, call 753-
6527 or 753-8078.

Eighth Army Indoor Soccer Championships

USAG-Humphreys Sports is hosting the 2010
Eighth U.S Army Indoor Soccer Championships,
April 15 to 17, in Zoeckler Gym. For game
times, call 753-8810.

Spring Yard Sale

It is spring cleaning time – or maybe you are
preparing for a PCS – and you are left with a

Eggstravaganza madness
pile of outgrown clothes, shoes, toys or sporting
equipment. Here is the perfect opportunity to
clean house and make a little extra money.
On April 17, Outdoor Recreation is hosting a
Spring Yard Sale, and $10 reserves a spot with HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The annual USAG-Humphreys and Area III Eggstravaganza Youth Festival drew approximately
a table. An additional $10 pays for a canopy 800 participants, Saturday, at the Zoeckler Station Sports Field. Held each year, the event combines the Month of the Military Child,
to keep you cool and dry. Anyone with PCS Easter and a USAG-Humphreys Salute to Kids. Eggstravaganza started with a 15,000-plus Egg and Toy Grab and was followed by
orders, within a 60-day window, is eligible for a Youth Carnival, with face painting, Easter photos and free food. Buried among the eggs and toys were nine Magic eggs, good for
a $5 discount off a table reservation. Call 753- AAFES Gift Cards. — U.S. Army photos by Hye-young Lee
3255 or 753-3013 for more information.

Sophisticated Saturday
Dress to the “nines” and enjoy dinner, dancing
and music at Sophisticated Saturday, April 17,
at Tommy D’s. Savor an elegant five-course
meal, with complimentary wine, for $50 a
couple or $35 a single, starting at 7 p.m. This
month’s menu features seafood bouillabaisse
with garlic crouton, citrus oriental salad,
sautéed shrimp and scallop on ground grits,
mini tenderloin steak with bordelaise sauce,
steamed oriental vegetables, pecan rice pilaf,
banana pudding, vanilla ice cream with wafer
and demitasse. To make a reservation by April
13, e -mail lisa.hogue.1@korea.army.mil or call
753-8191.

Community Town Hall Meeting

USAG-Humphreys is hosting a Community
Town Hall meeting in the Community Activity
Center, April 20, starting at 6 p.m. Come out
and address leaders in the community with
questions, comments and concerns. For more
information, call 753-3700.

Force Protection Reminder

During random anti-terrorism checks at USAG-
Humphreys facilities, be prepared to show your
identification card. AR 600-18-14 and USFK
Regulation 27-5, requires ID card holders to
have their cards in possession at all times. For
more information, call 754-6192.
Voting Information
Military and Overseas Voters should submit
their ballot request for the May and June state
primaries. The following states will conduct
Primary Elections during May, on the date
indicated:
May 4: Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio
May 11: Nebraska, West Virginia
Any eligible person who has not submitted a
registration and ballot request for the 2010
calendar year, should do so as soon as
possible. The application and instructions are
available at www.fvap.gov/FPCA.
Program helps keep pregnant Soldiers in better shape
By Dave Elger Numerous studies have shown that exercise cleared, should be enrolled into PPPT
Area III Health Promotion Coordinator performed throughout pregnancy offers immediately following their initial obstetrics
health benefits to the mother, including appointment.
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Anyone fewer and less severe aches and pains, Participation in the program replaces
who works out at the Super Gym during the better sleep, weight control, and enhanced the pregnant Soldier’s unit physical training
early weekday morning hours, have most preparation for the rigors of childbirth. obligation however; they are expected
likely noticed a group of young women at Babies born to fit mothers also tend to be to report to the Super Gym, at 6:30
various stages of pregnancy, getting in their leaner and fitter. a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and
exercise. These ladies are enrolled in an Army Also, nine months is a long time to be Friday for PPPT until delivery or they are
program called the Pregnancy/Post Partum inactive, so moms who have maintained released. Tuesdays are reserved for education
Physical Training Program. some degree of fitness while pregnant have sessions.
This program offers standardized exercise a clear advantage when it’s time to getting For more information about the program,
leadership and education in order to meet back in shape following delivery. contact Capt. Debra J. Murray, Public
the special needs of pregnant Soldiers. Pregnant Soldiers, who are medically Health officer-in-charge, at 753-8355, or
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6-52nd Soldiers rewarded,

experience ‘flight taxi’
By 2nd Lt. Daniel Kim
6-52nd Air Missile Defense Battalion
SUWON AIR BASE — Soldiers from
the 6-52nd Air Missile Defense Battalion
were given the exclusive opportunity to
experience a “flight taxi” on fighter planes
operated by pilots from the Republic of
Korea’s 101st Battalion, 10th Fighter Wing,
March 31.
In the morning, the units exchanged
briefings in order to better understand one
another’s mission. Following the brief, the
Iron Horse Soldiers were given flight suites
to prepare for the flight taxi.
Among the 6-52nd Soldiers were Pfc.
Corey A. Simm and 1st Lt. Alyssa A. Martel,
and according to Col. Kim Chi-sang, 101st
battalion commander, they have joined the
“This may be the best experience that I have
serving in the military. Who, in the U.S.
Army, gets to say that they have ridden in a
Korean fighter plane?”
The Soldiers chosen for this opportunity
have been volunteering as English teachers,
educating the children of 10 Fighter Wing
officers and non-commissioned officers.
Major Gen. Kim, Jeong-sig, 10th Fighter
Wing commander, approved the special
occasion “as a means of furthering the
robust bond between the United States and
Republic of Korea.”
Two pilots from the unit gave eight Iron
Horse Soldiers taxi rides on their fighter
planes. Despite some rain, the planes were
able to accelerate up to 60 knots. Following First Sergeant Michael J. Kern, of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 6-52nd AMD,
the flight taxi, the two units exchanged gifts. was among 30 Iron Horse Soldiers to participate in the Hwaseong parade and ceremony,
Colonel Kim awarded each of the U.S. in Suwon, March 28. — U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daniel Kim

‘Iron Horse’ Soldiers participate

ranks of only a handful of females who
have ridden in the Korean Air Force fighter
planes.
“I can’t believe that I am getting to ride a
fighter plane,” Simm said before the flight.
Republic of Korea Air Force Capt. Jung, Yi-jun, explains the ROK 101st Battalion, 10th Fighter
Wing aircraft to 6-52nd Air Missile Defense Battalion Soldiers, March 31, before taking them on
a “flight taxi” run. — U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daniel Kim
Soldiers with the battalions’ signature red
scarf, worn by each fighter pilot, and Maj.
Jeffrey A. Slown, 6-52nd AMD’s executive
officer, presented each pilot with an Iron
Horse coin.
in Suwon Hwaseong Parade
By 2nd Lt. Daniel Kim
6-52nd Air Missile Defense Battalion
SUWON — Soldiers from 6-52nd Air
Missile Defense Battalion participated in
the Hwaseong parade and ceremony, here,
March 28.
The parade and ceremony are a
reenactment of King Jeongjo’s inspection
of his soldiers. Jeongjo, who died in 1800,
was the 22nd ruler of Korea’s Chosun
Dynasty. Guests were also afforded the
opportunity to view military rituals of the
time period and traditional Korean martial
arts performances.
The parade consisted of approximately
300 participants, including 30 Iron Horse
Soldiers. They were outfitted in Korean
military uniforms worn during the Chosun
era. They were provided with swords, bows,
arrows and each given artificial facial hair to
resemble the Chosun warriors.
While marching in the parade, the
Soldiers waved and said “Ahn nyeong ha se
yo” to the crowd.
“I’m glad to see that the City of Suwon
is very receptive (to our participation),” Pfc.
Summer Richardson, of Foxtrot Company,
said. “This was a unique experience allowing
us to be part of the Korean culture and
tradition. Not all Soldiers in Korea are given
this opportunity.”
Suwon mayor, Kim, Yong-seo, said “I
am grateful that the American Soldiers
are actively interacting with Suwon City. I
too wish to participate in events hosted by
6-52nd.”
The mayor thanked Lt. Col. Robert
L. Kelley, battalion commander, and the
Soldiers for participating.

HAS Help for Haiti

Kalyn Simpson, the USAG-Humphreys Red Cross station
manager, right, accepts a check from Humphreys American School
students, to symbolize the money they recently raised for Haiti
Relief, April 5. The Elementary School started off with a modest
goal of “$80 for Haiti,” which eventually grew to $541.87. Middle
School students raised money through a “Hats for Haiti” program,
where contributions allowed them to wear hats inside during school
hours. Together, the students raised $800.87. — U.S. Army photo
by Steven Hoover
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Sexual Assault awareness officials emphasize no

tolerance and no secrets to Area IV Community

Children from the Daegu/Area IV community take a firm stand against sexual assault, declaring “no secrets” when it comes to informing the proper authorities about any unwanted touching
or physical abuse made by anyone. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Seeun

By Kim, Min-yeong
USAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern
DAEGU GARRISON, Republic of
Korea — Since the implementation of
Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April
of 2005 by the Department of Defense,
U.S. Army Garrison Daegu has used April
to further emphasize and support their zero
tolerance of sexual assault and abuse.
By definition, sexual assault refers to
offenses of a sexual nature that can be
committed in a variety of ways. It may
include the use of actual physical violence,
taking advantage of someone who may be
intoxicated, to simply touching in ways that
may be viewed as inappropriate.
According to Mirian Houston, USAG
Daegu Exceptional Family Member Program
Manager, and Family Advocacy Program
Specialist, “The USAG leadership stands
firmly behind any initiative that supports
the elimination and or prevention of
sexual assault. Their position is quite clear.
Whether it’s sexual assault or sexual abuse,
it simply will not be tolerated.
“The Area IV community can rest assured
in knowing that we are doing everything we
can to ensure the message of zero tolerance
is understood. What each of us must do is
embrace the zero tolerance mentality.”
Part of eliminating the problem of sexual
assault or abuse is first understanding that a
problem exists. “We have to first understand
that in the matter of sexual assault, it is not
about how you look or how educated you are
or whether you are male or female, adult or a
child,” said Houston. “Sexual assault does not
discriminate. It has no gender. Often times
someone who has been sexually assaulted does
not tell or report the assault to anybody. They
don’t want anyone to know what happened.
Many times they are deeply embarrassed.
In their mind, they are likely to think that
keeping the assault a secret, is the best idea.”
Understanding the need to keep sexual
assault awareness on the front burner,
Houston said that the Area IV community
has around the clock access to help should
ever the need arise. She said, “A Soldier
or Family Member can contact us via our
sexual assault hotline (010-9226-8593) 24
hours a day.
“We want victims of assault to not keep
it a secret. If you do not feel comfortable
reporting the assault to a family member,
or even a friend, then contact us. Sexual
assault is a traumatic event that requires
professional counseling and treatment.
Keep in mind that regardless of when the
assault occurred, there is no deadline or
cut off period for reporting the assault
to authorities.”
Houston said that crimes of assault are
indeed punishable. “Rape, aggravated sexual
assault, abusive sexual contact, and wrongful
sexual contact are just a few examples of
these punishable crimes. Regardless of who
it is that commits the assault, reporting the
crime is one step toward eliminating the
problem. For the victim, it is a closer step
toward the healing process.”

Peter Cottontail brings Korean and American children together on Camp Carroll
By Kim, Kim-Seeun
USAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern
DAEGU GARRISON, Republic of
Korea — The Easter Bunny was spotted
on Camp Carroll during its April 2 Easter
celebration. A Good Neighbor event,
HHD, 6th Ordnance Battalion rounded
up both Korean and American children
to have a go at chatting with the bunny,
and finding as many colorful eggs as their
baskets could hold.
Capt. Shane A. Whitten, Commander,
HHD, 6th Ordnance Battalion stated,
“Since I have been the Commander for
HHD, 6th Ordnance Battalion this is the
first time we have organized and hosted an
event like this to bring children on post and
Area IV children display their rewards after the Easter Egg Hunt held at the Chapel Annex on share one of our many American/Western
Camp Carroll — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Seeun Cultural Holidays with them. It is all about
the children and putting smiles on their faces.
They are our future, and providing them
with fun events and activities such as this, is
imperative in helping grow our relationship
with Korea’s leaders of tomorrow.”
Whitten said that the 6th Ord Bn Family
Readiness Support Assistant, along with
the Korean National Employees, provided
a lot of information on orphanages,
schools and homeless shelters in the Camp
Carroll/Gumi enclave. “Some of the hard-
charging people on our staff consolidated
their efforts and found Jung-Ang Pre-
Kindergarten of Waegwan. We also had
children from I-Sponge Korean-English
School of Daegu. I-Sponge provides field
trips every month for their students, so
that is how we ended up inviting them.
— See EASTER DAY on Page 28—
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t News & Notes
Camp Walker
Indoor Swimming Pool Closed
The Camp Walker indoor swimming
pool is closed until further notice as
additional maintenance is required.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
POSH/No Fear Training
POSH/No Fear training scheduled
for April 27 has been moved from the
CPOC training center to the EEO/FED
conference room located in building
1254 on Camp Henry.
Comedy ROKs
Comedy ROKs is back! April 16,
8:00 p.m. at Camp Walker’s Hilltop
club and April 17, 8:00 p.m. at Camp
Carroll’s Hideaway club. For more
Information, please contact FMWR at
768-7563.
Zumba Dance Class
In addition to the classes at Camp
Walker on Tuesdays & Fridays,
ZUMBA will be taught at the Camp
Carroll Fitness Center every
Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Personal Property
Movement Branch
The personal property movement
branch USAG Daegu will be closed
on the 3rd Thursday of each month
from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The purpose
is to perform required training for
the staff of the Movement Branch.
We apologize for any inconvenience
this training may cause. For more
information please contact Mr. Davis
at 768-6745.
Daegu Spirit Allstar Cheer
“If you want to be an all star then you
gots to go!” Cheerleading registration
for season 2 is open to all USAG
Daegu girls and boys ages 6 - 18.
It begins May 1. Coaches, staff and
team comittee volunteers are needed
also. For more information, contact
daeguallstarcheer@gmail.com
Tobacco user support group
Are you ready to kick the habit? If so,
come out to the new Tobacco User
Support Group every Tuesday at
the Camp Walker, Optometry Clinic
conference room or Wednesday at
the Camp Carroll Army Community
Services from 11 a.m. to noon. Please
call at 764-5594 for details.
Red Cross First Aid training
Daegu American Red Cross is
offering Lay Responder First Aid/
CPR/AED (With optional bridge to
Professional Rescuer CPR/AED and/
or Babysitting), May 17 through May
20 with the possible bridge May 21.
Classes will run each day from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. in the American Red Cross
classroom, building 1425, Camp
Henry. A number of certifications will
be received, including adult, child and
infant CPR. Limited space is available
so sign up now. Call the Daegu ARC
office, 768-7993.
USAG DAEGU
501st SBDE Women’s History Month observance
By Sgt. Daniel Wallace
501st SBDE Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL — What does the
month of March mean to you? For some
it may mean spring break is approaching
or that warmer weather is on the horizon.
If you’re in the Department of Defense
environment, it may mean that Women’s
History Month has returned.
Women’s History Month originally was
only represented by International Women’s
Day in 1911, which is still celebrated
every March 8. In 1981 Congress officially
recognized the week as Women’s History
Week. That week-long recognition was
expanded to a month-long period in n1987.
Guest speaker, Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka
N. O’Neal, 501st Sustainment Brigade,
opened the observance. The CSM opened
the event with a reading of prominent names
of women in history. Part way through
reading her list, O’Neal stopped and looked
into the crowd and said, “I’m going to
keep going because this is women’s history
month and I’m going to keep talking about
women.
“Women, we can do what we want to
do,” she said with a smile after reading of
a list of famous women that played various
professional sports. Then O’Neal went on
to read off names and short descriptions
of women like Dr. Maya Angelou, Sandra
Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Two ammo teams still have more rounds to go
Cpl. Lee Chang-woo, 6th Ordnance Battalion 84th Ordnance Company, rushes through the
ROKA Soldiers in the enlisted Soldiers’ match. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lee, Jun-ho
By Cpl. Lee, Jun-ho
19th ESC Public Affairs
Sports are often believed to have a special
way of tearing down the wall between two
groups-even if they have different cultures,
or if the wall is a language barrier. Testing
this theory, 6th Ordnance Battalion hosted
a flickerball game and invited the ROK
Army 2nd Ammo Depot Soldiers at Camp
Carroll, March 26.
Col. Kathryn A. Burba, the commander of the 501st SBDE, Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N.
O’Neal of the 501 st STB, and Sgt. Dana McCall, an NCO in the support operations section of
the 501st SBDE, made the first cut into the cake for the women’s history month observance.
— U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Daniel Wallace
O’Neal finished her speech reaffirming to
women in the audience that as long women
never quit trying, they can always achieve
their goals.
Closing out the observance, a cake
reading, “Women’s History Month 2010,
Flickerball is an unstructured ball game,
leaving possibilities of revision to the players
depending on the location and situations.
The two teams agreed on rules, making the
sport a mix of team handball and soccer.
“It is a very entertaining sporting
event for friendship with the 2nd Ammo
Depot Soldiers, who are working as our
counterparts in ammo retrograde missions.
We have played with them once before, and
I heard they have been practicing for this
THE MORNING CALM
Writing Women Back into History,” was
brought to the stage where the 501st
SBDE Commander, Col. Kathryn A.
Burba, O’Neal, and Sgt. Dana McCall,
501st SBDE, shared in the cake-cutting
ceremony.
game as well,” said 1st Lt. Sarah N. Davis,
6th ORD BN S-2.
“This game comes from Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. They played this once a week as a
physical training. It is a great cardio workout
and good motivation. Everybody here loves
it too,” said Lt. Col. David C. Dusterhoff,
6th ORD BN commander.
It is played like team handball. But once
the ball is dropped on the ground, the game
is played like soccer until the ball is kicked
for any player to catch it in the air with his
hands, to play the game like team handball
again. Players must throw or kick the ball
through the hole in the boards to score.
Flickerball is a very active sport, since players
have to use every part of their bodies to
follow the changing phases of the game.
The main match between the two
teams went along in two different games
simultaneously. The 6th ORD BN
dominated the enlisted Soldiers’ match,
8-1, while the officers weren’t so lucky. They
scored the first goal in the first quarter and
looked as if they were going to run away
with it, but the ROKA's stamina kept
the game close. With the score 4-4 in the
final minute of the final quarter ROKA
Col. Choi, Jong-geun, 2nd Ammo Depot
commander, tossed a long shot that just
passed the outstretched hand of a 6th ORD
defender for the winning goal.
After the formal match, a special match
between two mixed teams occured. 6th
ORD BN Soldiers teamed up with the 2nd
Ammo Depot Soldiers.
“It was a great opportunity to team up with
our counterparts in ROK Army and enjoy a
sporting event,’ said Choi. “We experienced
the culture of the U.S. Army, and feel a lot
closer to our co-workers than before.”
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FAR EAST REGION (FER) Summer Hire Program Vacancy Announcement AREA IV
Applications will not be accepted after the
closing date of the announcement EXCEPT
for newly assigned personnel who PCS into
the peninsula on or after the closing date of
the announcement. Please review “HOW TO
APPLY” for required forms and documents.
SELECTIONS: Notification of selection will
be made directly to each student or sponsor
by telephone or e-mail.
POSITION TITLE, SERIES AND GRADE:
General Helper, AD-3501-00. Positions
include clerical and labor, non-hazardous,
work.
SALARY: $5.50 per hour, subject to
change.
DUTY STATION: Students will be responsible
for arranging their own transportation and
will only be placed within the commuting
distance of the sponsor’s duty location.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Federal law requires all students hires to
have a valid Social Security number (SSN).
If you do not have a Social Security number,
you may not work. Students are required
to have their paychecks electronically
submitted (EFT) to a U.S. bank of their
choice. Students may work one session only.
No changes to student assignments will be
permitted. All students selected for 2010
Summer Hire Program must meet minimum
age requirements on the day of appointment.
Students desiring to work the college session
must provide required documentation with
their application. See HOW TO APPLY.
By Pfc. Lee, Jun Ho
19th ESC Public Affairs
USAG DAEGU
SESSION START DATES
COLLEGE SESSION: May 17 by-case basis if positions are available. In the case
HIGH SCHOOL SESSION: June 21
2ND SESSION HIGH SCHOOL: July 21
ELIGIBILITY AND AREA OF
CONSIDERATION: Applications will be
accepted from eligible U.S. Citizen family
members of DOD sponsors.
*** Students who are not assigned as dependents
on the sponsors overseas orders and are “visiting”
for the summer may not participate in the
Summer Hire Program
DoD SPONSORS INCLUDE: Active Duty
Military, DoD Federal Civilian, NAF (MWR,
DHL, AAFES) Civilian, Other U.S. Federal
Government Agencies (Embassy, VA, etc.)
SELECTION PROCESS: Placement priority
will be given as follows:
Priority 1: All students ages 16-22.
Priority 2: Students ages 14-15.
A lottery format will be used, beginning with
Priority 1 students if there are not enough
positions for all students to be placed. Once
all Priority 1 students have been placed,
the lottery format will continue with the
Priority 2 students. Students will receive
their assignments via e-mail once placements
are made. Typically, students who are
Priority 2 have a better chance of working if
there is a Second Session. The USAG Daegu
commander’s goal is to have a job for every
qualified applicant.
HOW TO APPLY: Generally, students will be
permitted to work one session only; however
may continue into the second session on a case-
of only one session, the student may work the
entire period if funding is available. Students
must indicate their availability for clerical or
labor positions. High School and Middle School
students must be attending a DoDEA school in
Korea. High School students graduating in June
2010 may not participate in the College Session.
Students who have been accepted to college,
but were not in school in Spring 2010, may
not participate in the Summer Hire Program.
College Students must provide a copy of their
Fall 2010 class registration or a letter from the
school registrar for Fall 2010. Report cards
or Spring 2010 class registration will not be
accepted. College students who fail to submit
required certification with their application
may not work in the Summer Hire Program.
Students in a home schooling program must
be approved/certified by DODDS. All students,
regardless of age, must have their sponsor/
parent’s permission to work.
REQUIRED FORMS/DOCUMENTS:
• Family Member Youth Employment Application
(MUST BE SIGNED BY HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELOR/PRINCIPAL)
• Copy of Social Security Card or Parent Tax
Return with SSN verification
• Form SF-181, Race and National Origin
• Form SF-256, Self Identification of Handicap
• Form SF-1199, Direct Deposit Form
• Fo r m I - 9 , E m p l oy m e n t El i g i b i l i t y
Verification
• Statement of Understanding
• Distribution of Leave and Earnings Statement
and W-4 Information
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• College Students: Fall 2010 Class Registration
or Letter from Registrar
• Copy of Sponsor’s orders
• Completion of SF85
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Incomplete applications, applications
with missing forms and signatures, will not
be accepted. Completed applications must
be received from High School Students and
Second Session College Students by 5 p.m.
June 15.
2. Federal Law requires that all Federal
employees have a valid SSN to work. The
Social Security card or parent tax return is
the only acceptable documents. Dependent
ID card is not acceptable as proof.
3. Applicants / Sponsors will not be permitted
to copy documents at the CPAC.
4. Department of the Army is an equal
opportunity employer.
5. Applications may be sent electronically, via
e-mail, or by regular mail.
6. Forms are available on the Area IV CPAC
Web site: http://cpoc-www.korea.army.mil/
chra/ag1cp/forms/SHForms.htm
ASSEMBLY POINTS and POC’s:
Cara Perkins at 768-7901 and Ericka Deas-
Johnson at 768-6627
1st Session: Students will process in the
USAG Daegu Conference room at 0800 on
21 June 2010- 17 July 2010.
2nd Session: Students will process in the
USAG Daegu Conference room at 0800 on
19 July 2010- 14 August 2010.
College Session: Students will process in the
USAG Daegu Conference room at 0800 on
17 May 2010-30 September 2010.
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http://daegu.korea.army.mil USAG DAEGU THE MORNING CALM

EASTER DAY from Page 25

All total, we had more than 170 people
participating in this Easter event. From
Korean school staff personnel to HHD
Soldiers, Family members, KATUSAs and
other supporters, this event was a great
opportunity for us to come together as
neighbors and friends,” he said.
Whitten said this is something he simply
enjoys doing. “Before I joined the 6th Ord
Bn family, I organized and hosted many
good neighbor events on and around Camps
Walker, Henry, Carroll, 5th LSC, 50th
HRD, SROKA, Keimyung and Kyungpook
National Universities. Events like the Easter
celebration merely help expose both cultures
to what is important and meaningful to
the other.
“In the end, the day was all about the
children. It was a good chance for Korean
children to catch a glimpse of the Easter
Bunny. Actually, it was a two-way exchange
because the Easter Bunny was very excited
to share this cultural experience with the
Korean children,” expressed Whitten.

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE

APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

Camp Carroll

KOEZ10147551 Elect Measurement Equip Mech WG-12 TMDE PAC Apr. 12

KOEZ10165535 Physical Security Specialist GS-11 MEDDAC-K Apr. 26

NAF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

Camp walker
FENAFEZ10-005-K4 CYSS Program Assoc Tech Lab NF-3 USAG, MWR, CYSS Apr. 16
FENAFEZ10-003-K4 Recreation Asst (Lead LG) NF-2 USAG, MWR, CRD Apr. 16
Camp Carroll
FENAFEZ10-004-K4 Library Technician NF-2 USAG, MWR, CRD. Apr. 9

CONTRACTOR POSITIONS
Camps Henry, Walker
N/A Financial Svcs Rep (2 - P/T) N/A USA Credit Union Until Filled
GPAC260 Center Manager N/A USO Until Filled
GPAC261 Programs Coordinator N/A USO Until Filled

NON-PERSONAL SERVICES OPPORTUNITY

(Korea Region Contracting Office)
Camps Henry, Walker
NAFIB3-10-R-0020 Homework & Computer Lab Teacher N/A USAG, MWR, MS/Teen Apr. 9
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951
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APRIL 9, 2010 KOREAN PAGE
용산 기지, 용산구 좋은 이웃들을 환영하다

일병 최용준 에게 감사를 표합니다.” 여금 4월 9일에 있을 식목일 합 산 기지와 용산구 지방자치 정

용산기지 사령부 공보실 동 나무 심기 행사에 참여해줄 부사이의 문제점과 관심사에
박 장규 용산구청장은 한국-미
것을 당부하였다. 대하여 토론을 한다.
용산기지, 대한민국 – 용산기지 국 우호 협회의 계속적인 발전

사령부 관계자들은 지난 3월 을 강조하였고, 참석자들로 하 협회는 매 분기 만남을 통해 용 번역: 일병 최용준

26일 하텔 하우스에서한국-미
국 우호 협회를 통해 용산구의
지역 자치제 지도자들을 만났
다.

이 협회는 용산구 경찰서 김종

구 서장과 용산 소방서 이원규
서장을 새로운 회원으로임명하
였다.

“저는 새로운 회원들이 용산기

지와 용산구 사이에 강한 우호
를 형성 할 수 있도록 열심히
힘 쓸 것이라고 생각합니다.”
용산기지 사령부 사령관인 데
이브 홀 대령이 말하였다. “저
는 저희 지역이 안전할 수 있도
록 힘쓰고 있는 한국 경찰관들