April 23, 2010 • Volume 8, Issue 27

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

Cheonan crew remembered

Gen. Walter Sharp, commander of Combined Forces Command offers a flower at the Navy Second Fleet Command’s Cheonan memorial site in Pyeongtaek to pay respect to the 46 sailors killed
in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Navy ship Cheonan in March. – U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Nicolas Salcido See Page 2 for more on remembering the crew of the Cheonan.

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Sights and Sounds
Command Perspective
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USAG Casey
USAG Yongsan
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Chaplain
Photo Feature
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As seen on
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USAG Daegu
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Published by Installation Management
Command - Korea
U.S. Army leaders remember the Cheonan crew
Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. John Uberti
Public Affairs Officer/Editor: R. Slade Walters
Senior Editor: Dave Palmer

USAG-RED CLOUD
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Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham

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CI Officer: Jane Lee
Staff Writers: Sgt. Hwang Joon-hyun, Cpl. Kim Hyung-
joon, Pfc. Choe Yong-joon

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The U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud command team, (from left to right) Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender and Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, paid
their respects to the 46 fallen seamen from the Republic of Korean Navy 2nd Fleet Command April 28 at a memorial service at the Uijongbeou train
station. The seamen in the Korean patrol ship (pictured in behind the USAG-RC command group) passed away March 26 in Pyeongtaek near the
West Sea. Seven bodies are still missing in action. – U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
By Pfc. Robert Young
2ID Public Affairs
UIJEONGBU, Republic of Korea — With
bowed heads and solemn faces, 2nd Infantry
Division senior leaders honored the memory of
the 46 sailors lost when their warship sank in the
West Sea March 26. The leaders gathered April
27, at the boon hyang so, traditional funeral altar,
erected in downtown Uijeongbu as part of the
national five day period of mourning.
The funeral altar housed portraits of the
fallen sailors. Mourners were invited to pay
tribute to the dead by placing a long-stemmed
white chrysanthemum on the altar and taking
a moment of somber reflection. They also
inscribed personal condolences in a journal
located nearby.
Messages left at the altar reflected the intense
personal grief and sense of loss the citizens felt
for the victims of the sunken warship. ABOVE: Leaders with 2nd Infantry Division gathered at the boon hyang so, a traditional funeral altar,
“I cannot imagine how sad their families are erected in downtown Uijeongbu as part of the national five day period of mourning April 27.
now. My son is serving in military too. My heart
is bleeding,” read one of the messages. BELOW: Lt. Col. Richard Creed, 2nd Infantry Division operations officer, and Capt. Selwyn
The leadership of the 2nd ID, representing Johnson, division protocol officer, pay their respects April 27 by placing a long-stemmed white
the 12,000 soldiers in the Division footprint, chrysanthemum on the altar commemorating the 46 Sailors lost in the explosion of the Cheonan,
honored the fallen sailors. a Republic of Korea Navy warship, March 26. – U.S. Army Photos by Yu, Hu Son
“It was important for us to honor the service
of the sailors who were lost. The entire 2nd ID
Family sends our condolences to all the Family
and friends of the sailors,” said Lt. Col. Russell
Goemaere, the 2nd ID Public Affairs officer.
The American presence symbolized the strong
bond between the Korean and American armed
forces and resonated with the local citizens.
“Seeing the American Soldiers pay their
respects today was truly comforting. I know that
they work with the Korean military on a daily
basis but to see them share in our national grief
shows me that the work they do here is more
than a duty,” said Mr. Yu Hu Son, a resident
of Uijeongbu, and an employee at Camp Red
Cloud.
After the five-day mourning period, the
fallen sailors will be honored in a full military
funeral at the 2nd Navy Fleet Command.
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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:
Curfew Violation; Underage Drinking;
Failure to Obey Order or Regulation
– Off Limits Establishment; Subject
#1 and Subject #2 were observed by Military
Police, during the hours of curfew, at an off
limits area. Subject #1 and Subject #2 were
apprehended, and transported to the PMO.
Subject #1 was administered a Portable
Breathalyzer Test, with a result 0.015% Blood
Alcohol Content. Subject #2 was administered
a Portable Breathalyzer Test, with a result of
0.063% Blood Alcohol Content. A check of
Subject #2’s ID card revealed Subject #2 was
also under the legal age to consume alcoholic
beverages. Subject #1 was advised of Subject
#1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 invoked.
Subject #1 and Subject #2 were released
to their unit with instructions for Subject #2
to report at a later time. Later Subject #2
reported to the PMO where Subject #2 was
advised of Subject #2’s legal rights, which
Subject #2 waived rendering a written sworn
statement admitting to the offense. This is a
final report. .

USAG-Yongsan:
Traffic Accident Without Injuries;
Damage to Government Property;
Failure to Maintain Control of
Motor Vehicle; Subject #1, operating a
Government Owned Vehicle, while attempting
to park, struck a Government Owned Vehicle,
which was legally parked, secured, and
unattended in the parking lot adjacent to the
Central Issue Facility. Damage to Subject
#1’s vehicle consisted of scratches, and paint
transfer on the left. Damage to the second
Government Owned Vehicle consisted of paint
transfer on the right rear fender. Subject #1
rendered a verbal sworn statement admitting
to the offense. Subject #1 was processed
and released. Estimated Cost of Damage is
unknown. This is a final report.
USAG-Humphreys:
Larceny of AAFES Property; Subject
#1 removed three computer software programs
and exited the PX without rendering proper
payment. Subject #1 was stopped by AAFES
Security and escorted to the security office.
Upon the arrival of Military Police, Subject
#1 was apprehended and all items were
released back to AAFES. A copy of the video
surveillance was obtained as evidence. Subject
#1 was transported to the PMO. Subject #1
rendered a written sworn statement admitting
to the offense. Subject #1 was processed and
released to Subject #1’s unit. Estimated Cost
of Loss is $479.85. This is a final report.
USAG-Daegu:
Driving Under the Influence;
Prohibition of Operation While
Intoxicated; Subject #1 was stopped by
Korean National Police for suspicion of Driving
Under the Influence of alcohol. Subject #1
was administered a Portable Breathalyzer
Test by Korean National Police, with a result
of 0.240% Blood Alcohol Content. Subject
#1 was apprehended and transported to the
KNP Station. Subject #1 was processed
and released into Military Police custody
and transported to the PMO. Subject #1
was processed and released to Subject
#1’s spouse. Investigation continues by
Korean National Police and Traffic Accident
Investigators with Korean National Police as
the lead investigative agency.
Korean celadon, or Cheong-ja, is a very traditional and high-quality pottery that was orginally developed in China and perfected in Korea during
the Koryo period. Celedon of various quality can be found all around Korea. — U.S. Army photo by R. Slade Walters
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Contemporary Art of Zimbabwe it the ‘sweet spot’ for a true experience of the Seoul as a Senior Cultural Specialist, and
An exhibition on contemporary traditional culture. was awarded the U.S. Department of State
Zimbabwean art will be held for the first time Meritorious Honor Award in 2007 and 2009.
in Korea at the Korea Foundation Cultural Modern Art in Korea, May 11 She now serves as an Assistant Professor of
Center from May 4 through 14. Zimbabwe, Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch Art at Keimyung University.
which gained independence from the U.K. The history of Modern Korean art provides
in 1980, is one of the poorest countries in a rich record of the attempt among Korean Sancheong (Jirisan) Herbs Festival
the world economically, but a culturally rich artists and viewers to visualize Korean identity. This festival celebrates the herbs Mt.
nation known for its contemporary art as In this lecture, the presenter will discuss the Jirisan, which are commonly known to have
well as the cultural relics of the medieval post-war Korean art from the 1950s to the great medicinal properties, making this the
Kingdom of Mutapa. Featuring about 1980s to find diverse paths in the quest for perfect event for visitors eager to improve
50 various works of painting, sculpture national character. From Korean Informel Art their health through natural remedies.
and ceramics, the exhibition will serve eagerly accepting the vocabularies of Abstract At this festival visitors will be exposed to a
as an occasion to widen the scope of Expressionism to Minjung Misul (People’s wide variety of Korea’s medicinal herbs and
understanding about the contemporary art Art) resisting against one-way assimilation medical traditions. Along with many other
of Zimbabwe, which has been poorly known to westernization/modernization, the subject exciting events, you will even be able to
to Korea for just its “Shona sculpture.” period is characterized by a tension between sample traditional Oriental medicinal cuisines
the “traditional” and the “modern.” Art works made from herbs. Visitors can sample herbs
Traditional Korean Cultural Experience by Kim Whanki (known as the first abstract for free, and can later take home their favorite
All ladies who want to be beautiful, come artist in Korea), Park Seo-bo (leader of Korean herb or remedy at an extremely reasonable
and enjoy the MiSuDa! Wear, Drink, Listen Informel Art/Korean Minimalism), and Oh Yun price. Some herbs can even be grown at
and Enjoy - Join in the project to create the (Minjung Misul) will be discussed. 2nd floor, home! It’s free admission.
beauty of the century! This is your chance Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace. Date : May. 04, 2010 - May. 10, 2010
to learn how wear Korean traditional The speaker is Chaeki Freya Synn (Ph.D., Transportation: Take a cross-country
clothes, admire traditional music and learn Art History, Ewha Women’s University) is an bus from Seoul Nambu Terminal from 8:30
all about the country’s tea ceremony. The art historian specializing in modern art. Her a.m. - 11 p.m. Estmated travel time is 3 hours,
experience is provided in English, Chinese, research has focused on art and national or take a cross-country bus from Dong Seoul
and Japanese for all to enjoy. It’s an open identity, specializing in Korean and American Terminal. The bus departs at 3 p.m. with an
run from April 28 to Dec. 26. Seoul Namsan art. After graduating from Mount Holyoke estimated travel time of 3 hours to Sancheon
Gugakdang is located in Namsangol Han- College, she worked as a lecturer at Smith Terminal.
ok Village, one of the few spaces in the busy College and Yonsei University for 8 years. Contact: Korea Travel Phone +82-55-
city of Seoul where you can relax, making In 2006, she joined the U.S. Embassy in 1330 (Korean, English, Japanese)
Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
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By Brig. Gen. John Uberti
Commanding General
Installation Managemtent Command Korea Region
Recently, I had the privilege of being present
during the U.S. Army Installation Command
Campaign Plan Roll-out Conference in San
Antonio, Texas when IMCOM commanding
general and U.S. Army Assistant Chief of
Staff for Installation Management, Lt. Gen.
Rick Lynch, unveiled our IMCOM Campaign
Plan.
The Campaign Plan describes our vision
for providing effective and efficient services,
programs and infrastructure to bear on the
challenges faced by Commanders, Soldiers,
Families and Civilians. The Campaign Plan
provides strategic direction to achieve Lt.
Gen. Lynch’s vision, provides the foundation
and road map for us to understand our role
in supporting the Army, now and in the
future, and includes a revised set of metrics
for the installation management community
to measure our progress achieving specific
objectives in the plan.
Two weeks ago, Page 1 of the Morning
Calm newspaper featured the new IMCOM
logo and Page 18 featured an article describing
the symbolism of the logo. To provide even
more insight into IMCOM’s effort to support
Soldiers, Families and Civilians, I would like
to present a brief overview of the IMCOM
Campaign Plan.
Lt. Gen. Lynch’s strategic imperatives,
nested in the IMCOM Campaign Plan,
include continuing to evolve the organization
into a customer-focused combat support
organization, embracing a performance-based
management culture, equipping employees to
provide extraordinary support to our customers
now and in the future, and ensuring fiscal
responsibility by adopting a cost culture.
We execute the IMCOM Campaign Plan
along six Lines of Effort:
Soldier, Family and Civilian Readiness
Soldier, Family and Civilian Well Being
Leader and Workforce Development
Installation Readiness
Safety
Energy Efficiency and Security
Over the next few weeks, this column will
feature articles from IMCOM Korea garrison
commanders focusing on the Lines of Effort
and highlighting what we’re doing to execute
the IMCOM Campaign Plan, and ultimately
to enhance readiness and quality of life, here
in Korea.
We are taking a customer-focused
approach at all levels within the Installation
Management Community. Part of that process
is the continued use of input and feedback
by the Army Family with some reasoned self-
reflection. As we execute the Campaign Plan,
we at IMCOM will be asking ourselves some
fundamental questions:
Are we doing things right?
Are we indeed focused on doing things
right, and are we getting appropriate value out
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Brig. Gen. John Uberti — U.S. Army photo
of our activities? Over the past several years
we have doubled the amount of money we are
investing in family programs, and significantly
increased the money we have for running our
installations, but we must be prepared for the
challenges of the future and the inevitable
changes in our funding levels.
Are we doing the right things?
This second fundamental question has to
do with both efficiency and safety. To maintain
and increase productivity, we must increase
efficiencies. By analyzing IMCOM activities in
order to cut out wasted time and energy while
maintaining safe practices, IMCOM will likely
be doing things right.
What are we missing?
It is important to periodically take a step
back and think about what else we should
be doing that is not being done already. We
welcome your feedback through the Army
Family Action Plan, the Interactive Customer
Evaluation system and our Customer Service
Assessment survey.
To help us answer those questions, take a
minute to tell us by using one of our feedback
mechanisms. We really do want to know if you
think we’re doing the right things, if we’re doing
them right and if you think there is anything
we’re missing.
Ultimately, the goal of the Campaign
Plan and IMCOM’s mission is to provide
standardized, effective & efficient services,
facilities and infrastructure to Soldiers, Families
and Civilians for an Army and Nation engaged
in persistent conflict.
Our Vision is that Army installations are
the DoD standard for infrastructure quality
and are the provider of consistent, quality
services that are a force multiplier in supported
organizations’ mission accomplishment, and
materially enhance Soldier and Family well-
being and readiness.
The Installation Management Community’s
values reflect its fundamental linkage to all
dimensions of the Army. Army installations are
the foundation of Soldier and Family readiness;
our values are the same as the Army Values
of Integrity, Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless
Service, Honor and Personal Courage.
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Brett Gordon climbs down the Weaver in the second annual Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Obstacle Course Challenge April 17 on the Camp Hovey
Air Assault Course. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
Warriors vie for points in Obstacle Course Challenge
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CAMP HOVEY — Soldiers from units
throughout Warrior Country came to the
Camp Hovey obstacle course, also known
as the confidence course, to compete in the
second annual Family, Morale, Welfare,
and Recreation Obstacle Course Challenge
April 17.
The event had more than 50 competitors
participate in three different categories of the
competition: individual men’s, individual
women’s and the men’s team event.
The competition began with a safety
briefing followed by an explanation of
the course from FMWR personnel. Due
to safety restrictions, FMWR broke the
obstacle course into five different events, the
confidence climb, tough one, low belly over,
Inclining Wall, and the Weaver.
When the starting whistle blew,
contestants sprinted to the confidence
climb, a giant ladder where the participant
climbed up on one side and down the other,
sprinting to the tough one.
The tough one, the obstacle where
participants were allowed to try twice before
being disqualified, gave the most problems
because the rope used for contestants to pull
themselves over the top was an excruciating
upper body workout, making it difficult to
quickly climb to the top.
Once competitors reached the top of
the tough one, they had to pull themselves
up and reach the other side of the obstacle,
without falling in the net below, and then
climb down using the rope.
The third task of the obstacle course,
the inclining wall, involved competitors
hopping over a wall by any means necessary
before reaching the low belly over, a very
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similar obstacle to the inclining wall where
participants had to jump over a log hoisted
in air before moving on to the last event. The
Weaver, one of the most deceiving obstacles,
had competitors climbing to the top and
back down before crossing the finish line.
“I am infantry and we do everything as a
team which is why I didn’t want to compete
in the individual competition because it’s
about the team,” said Pfc. Brett Gordon.
“The rope was pretty thick and it gave
me some difficulties but my teammates
were great pushing me and motivating me
to climb up the rope.”
After everyone competed in the men’s
competition, Karen Moore and 2nd Lt.
Lynette Byars went head to head against
each other on the obstacle course. Byars
quickly took an advantage over Moore with
a fast finish over the confidence climb, but
struggled to climb on the tough one. Moore
then hung onto the rope before letting
go and sitting on the net before climbing
back up to the top of the tough one. Byars,
who was fatigued from the tough one was
not able to catch up to Moore and lost to
Moore with a time of 6:42. Moore finished
first at 5:19.
Competitors who placed from 3 to 1
were awarded trophies and points for their
unit in the commander’s cup race including
each of the four members of the men’s and
women’s team, an exciting part of the day
where teamwork was needed during the
competition to complete the course.
“I had a great time participating in this
event today,” said Pfc. Jamie Blocker, A
Company 302nd Brigade Support Battalion,
who finished 1 in the men’s individual open Karen Moore climbs over a barrier at the Family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
event at 1:21. Obstacle Course Championship April 17 at the Camp Hovey Air Assault Course.
The Obstacle Course Challenge is a Moore finished 1 in the Women’s Division. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal
annual event sponsored by FMWR sports. Walker
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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
scheduled 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.

Casey Theater Renovation

The Casey Training Theater will
become the new school band
building. Renovation begins today.
For information call: 730-3342.

Good Neighbor English Camp

American families, with or without
children and residing on- or off-
Yongsan Post, are needed to host
Korean students participating in
the in the sixth Annual USFK Good
Neighbor English Camp, May 16-
22, 2010. For more information
and/or to sign up, contact USFK
Public Affairs Office, paocr@
korea.army.mil, 723-4685/7669.
Schedule and Sign-Up Form also
available at http://www.usfk.mil. (From left) Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Burrowes, division command sgt. maj., Brig. Gen. Terry Ferrell, assistant division
commander (manuever), Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, Red Cloud Garrison commander, Clara Greenway, housing
First Term Financial
Readiness Class manager, and Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, garrison command sgt. maj. cut the ribbon April 21 to open the
First Term Financial Readiness Red Cloud Garrison One Stop Center. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
Class will begin May 4 in the
Casey Garrison Army Community
Services classroom, bldg. 2317
New One Stop Center opens on Red Cloud
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To By Jim Cunningham 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Thursdays from 8 closed for lunch from 1:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
register or more information call: USAG-RC Public Affairs a.m. to 1 p.m. for training and closed for closed Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for
730-3107/732-7779/732-5883. lunch from noon to 1 p.m., also closed on training, and closed on federal and training
R E D C LO U D G A R R I S O N — federal and Korean holidays. holidays.
Mother’s Day Brunch
Warrior’s Club Garrison officials and citizens of the garrison Transportation Office of the Directorate Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Casey Garrison’s Warrior’s Club footprint celebrated the opening of the new of Logistics, open Monday-Friday from 8 television cable office, open Monday –Friday
will have a Mother’s Day Brunch One Stop Center April 21. a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Thursday from 8 a.m. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed for lunch noon
May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For The center is located in building S-267on to 1 p.m. for training, and lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and closed for Korean holidays.
information call: 730-2195. Red Cloud Garrison just past Mitchell’s to 1 p.m., and closed on Korean Holidays. The 175th Finance Office open on
Club on the right when entering the garrison The Commercial Travel Office, open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed for
Mother’s Day Special from the back gate. Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed
at Reggie’s Club The center houses six services everyone Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed on federal and training holidays.
The Mother’s Day Special at
living and working for the garrison will need: on federal holidays. The One Stop on Red Cloud mirrors
Reggie’s Club will be a two for one
T-bone steak dinner for $26.95. For Housing Division Office of the Directorate Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, open the One Stop on Casey Garrison in that it
information call: 732-5485. of Public Works, open Monday-Friday from Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., houses much the same services.

USFK Family Culture Tour

The USFK Family Culture Tour will
be held May 8 and 9. RSVP 732-
Garrison Commander and ROKA Commander trade gifts
6204 by close of business today. Col. Larry ‘Pepper ’ Jackson,
USAG-Red Cloud commander
Warrior Country Track exchanges paperweights with
and Field Championship Brig. Gen. Huo, ll-hoi, commander,
The Warrior Country Track and
65th Republic of Korea army, at
Field Championship has been
rescheduled from May 22 to June
an appreciation dinner held April
5 in Casey Garrison’s Schoonover 22 in USAG-RC Mitchell’s Club.
Bowl. For information call: 732- “These partnerships strengthen
6927. ties between our Soldiers and
local national hosts, which builds
Casey Lanes Family Bowling added resilience in our families,”
Family bowling every Tuesday Jackson said. “The generosity of
from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Casey Korea’s neighborhoods, and cities
Garrison’s Casey Lanes. Adults
is astounding. Just as in America,
bowl for $1 per game and children
10 and under bowl free with paying
communities surrounding our
adult. For information call: 730- garrisons devise new ways, both
4577. large and small, to demonstrate
their appreciation for Soldiers and
Casey’s Closet Grand Opening Families.” — U.S. Army photo by
The Grand Opening for Casey’s Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Closet will be held June 3 from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call:
730-4548.
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Earth Day: What will you do to save mother earth?
Bo-san Elementary School children learn about purifying and sterilizing water
as Hwang Song-uk, acting chief Water and Waste Water Branch show the
process. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Choi Jin
8th Army half, full marathon challenges runners
By Pvt. Jamal Walker
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — More than140
Soldiers came to Casey Garrison asking for
more than they anticipated during the 8th
Army Half /Full Marathon Championship,
April 24 at Casey Garrison’s Carey Fitness
Center. A half marathon equals 13.1 miles
while a marathon is 26.2 miles.
Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation
gathered runners early in the morning for
registration followed by a safety briefing as
well as a briefing describing the course. The
course had more than five different points
where the runners could grab their choice
of water or Gatorade and take a minute to
catch their breath before continuing on the
marathon. FMWR sports employees were
at the water points as well as military police
monitoring cars and buses to make sure they
were keeping a slow pace and watching for
runners.
Though runners stretched prior to the
run and looked at the course, there were
many difficulties ahead.
“The longest I ever ran was 6 miles, so
the goal was to finish the run,” said Stefanie
USAG-RED CLOUD
Schnose who placed 1 in the Women’s Open
Division with a time of 2:00:59.
I do like to run and I kind of wanted to
do it just to see if I could actually complete
it, Schnose said.
“The hardest portion of the run was the
hill,” said Shane Davis, who finished 1 in
the Men’s Master Division with a time of
1:31:19.
“When I saw that big hill that is about a
mile and a half straight up, I was regretting
I made it to the marathon and was thinking
maybe I should have done more hill work,”
he said.
That hill can take the wind out of
anybody’s sails, said Thomas Marnoch who
placed 1 in the Men’s Sub-master Division
with a time of 1:27:01.
“I knew it was coming and I had hoped
to make a move on the hill and use it as an
advantage. Unfortunately, it dampened my
spirits a little bit, too,” he said.
Mark Sullivan ran the fastest time of the
day at 1:26:11 and placed 1 in the Men’s
Senior Division. He said a tricky portion
of the course was the hill.
“I have run the course before a couple of
years ago when I was a Soldier, but that hill
By Pvt. Jin Choi
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — The first Earth
Day event took place in the United States
April 22, 1970 and 20 million people
participated in demonstrations demanding
the government take action to combat
pollution. Forty years later the annual
observance has become a global event with
an estimated one billion people in 191
countries taking part in celebrating a clean
planet earth, asking ‘What will you do to
save mother earth?’
The Army is no exception. Casey
Garrison celebrated Earth Day April 22 in
the Post Exchange parking lot and invited
school children from Bo-san Elementary
School and Dongducheon American
Community School.
Everett Langford, chief of environmental
division from Red Cloud Garrison’s
Directorate of Public Works and his
staff, Lee Doo-ha, chief, environment
branch, Casey Garrison, and Ahn Young-
jin, environmental protection specialist,
organized the celebration.
“It is inspiring to see a lot of children here
from both the Bo-san Elementary School and
the Dongducheon American Community
School learning how to appreciate mother
earth and our environment,” said Lt.
Col. Richard Fromm, Casey Garrison
commander. “You have spent a lot of time
drawing and coloring your Earth Day
posters.” After Fromm’s opening address,
Langford awarded prizes to children for
their posters.
“The purpose of ceremony today is to
award our children for bringing about
awareness of our stewardship for our great
planet earth,” Langford said. “We should be
aware to do all we can to prevent pollution
and take care of our natural resources.”
Langford carried on saying all of us
has always been a hard part of the course,”
Sullivan said.
Despite the remarks about the hill,
Sullivan later said he felt he ran the course
a lot better than he did in the past because
of his training.
“I finally understand why people enter
in these events,” Schnose said. “Although
your body’s hurting and screaming bloody
murder you feel good about finishing.”
This was Schnose’s first marathon.
“Just coming to the event and having the
courage to start the run is an achievement
in itself, because running a half or a full
marathon is a huge accomplishment; all of
the participants should be proud,” Marnoch
said.
Red Cloud Garrison sports offers many
opportunities for marathon runners to
sharpen their running skills and abilities
throughout the year. The Rucksack Challenge
is held ever year during the Fall and is a
precursor to the Bataan Memorial Death
March Qualifier which is held during the
month of February.There are many duathlons,
triathlons and other types of marathons, some
engage competitors in unusual ways. See the
FMWR sports calendar for details.
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should be aware enough not to waste our
resources by conserving hot water and our
electricity. The children ended the ceremony
by singing songs about conservation and
Earth Day.
“This event was organized to inform
everyone of the importance of our natural
resources and how valuable our home planet
is, “Lee said. “Earth Day is celebrated with
thousands of events around the world. This
is why we invited the children from these
two schools to participate by creating Earth
Day posters.
Kim Jong-han, food court manager,
Casey Garrison, and Joo Myung-il, Casey
Garrison’s Popeye’s manager offered them a
free lunch for their participation.
“I think this event has a good purpose,”
Kim said. “I wanted to support them and
make people who use this PX think about
the environment when they look at the
children’s posters.
“I have been a member of an
environmental organization for 10 years.
It is essential for everyone to protect our
environment, he said. I hope these children
who participated in this event today will
continue practicing conservation, if they
do, I will be so proud of them.
After having lunch the children visited
Casey Garrison’s Water Plant, which
provides potable water to the Red Cloud
Garrison footprint. They learned the
process of purifying and sterilizing water
by watching demonstrations by the water
plant staff.
“I can recycle waste, reduce use of
disposable products, and not waste water
to prevent environmental pollution from
now on,” said Kwon Ha-young, a fifth-grade
student from Bo-san Elementary School.
After visiting the water plant, the
children left the garrison ready to protect
the environment and provide a clean future
for mother earth.
Nathan Stahl strides down the final
strip of the 8 th Army Half/Full Marathon
Championship April 24 at the USAG-
Casey Carey Fitness Center. — U.S.
Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker
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Annual ceremony honors volunteers

(Top) Gen. Walter Sharp, United States Armed Forces Korea Commander and Col. Dave Hall, Garrison Yongsan Commander, honor 178 Soldiers, KATUSA and civilian volunteers at 2010 Volunteer Award Ceremony held
at the Dragon Hill Lodge April 23; (Bottom) Gen. Walter Sharp recognizes 15-year-old Lennette Haliburton for her honorable dedication to the community. — U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — “Welcome to New Orleans. Some people

call it Nor-lens,” began U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander Col.
Dave Hall.
It was seven o’clock at the Naija ballroom of the Dragon Hill Lodge but
one would never know. The mood was set. The lights were dim. Candles
were set on every table and in the distance the 8th United States Army
Band – “Dixie Commandos” played loud, proud and boldly. Rat tat tat,
tap tap, and a twiddle here and there. Every foot tapped to the beat of song
as Staff Sgt. Ron Hinkle, banjo player and singer, 8th Army Band belted
out “What a Wonderful World.”
And it truly was a wonderful world and a night to remember. We
honored those who give selflessly with the 2010 Volunteer of the Year
Celebration, April 23.
“Tonight is indeed special,” Hall stated. “You can never do enough to honor
what all of our volunteers do for our community everyday.” In total, 178
Soldiers, KATUSA and civilian volunteers were honored.
In particular, 15-year-old Lennette Haliburton, all smile but still humble
and thankful to be honored. “At first I started volunteering because CLUB
Beyond is a nice youth ministry area. Then they asked me to sing because
they were like ‘oh, you have a nice voice,’” she giggled. “Now I’m basically
the manager so I have to show up a lot and there are times that I don’t feel
like going but I go anyway. But I do feel like I’m making a difference even if
I’m just choosing the songs, performing and making slides,” she grinned.
Also being honored for his volunteer efforts was Pfc. William Dowling,
176th Finance Company.
“I teach English at Wonhyo Elementary School and on the weekends I
help out at the nursing home,” Dowling stated. “I like building friendships
and it’s fun. It’s fun helping others. Sometimes it can be a little difficult
but a lot of the younger kids already know a little bit of English so they’re
pretty easy to work with.”
On each table sat a beautiful silver peacock napkin ring and napkin
as a remembrance of the evening and a token of thanks. It served as a
reminder that USAG Yongsan is proud of their volunteers and their
volunteer accomplishments.
“Why do volunteers do what they do?” Gen. Walter Sharp,
commanding general, United States Armed Forces Korea questioned
the crowd. “It’s because it’s what our hearts tell us to do. So we thank
you and we salute you.”
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News & Notes Yongsan celebrates PX grand re-opening

2010 USFK Good Neighbor English Camp
Yongsan American families, with or without
children and residing on- or off-Yongsan
Post, are needed to host Korean students
participating in the in the sixth Annual USFK
Good Neighbor English Camp, May 16-22,
2010. For more information and/or to sign
up, contact USFK Public Affairs Office,
paocr@korea.army.mil, 723-4685/7669.
Schedule and Sign-Up Form also available
at http://www.usfk.mil. Be a host - it will be
an experience of a lifetime for you and your
family.
Healthcare Advisory Council Meeting
Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of
every month to discuss how we can
improve health care. The meeting is
held at Brian Allgood Army Community
Hospital Command Conference Room. For
information, call 737-3045.
Live Band Music Night
The Infinity band performs publicly every
Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. - 12:30
a.m. at Harvey’s Lounge. For information,
call 723-5678.
Spectacular Cosmic Bowling
The Live DJ is on Friday at 9:30 p.m -
noon and on Saturday at 9 p.m - noon. at
Yongsan Lanes. For information, call 723
- 7830.
Free Aerobics Classes
The classes are on Monday, Wednesday
By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Army
Garrison Yongsan Main Post Exchange
held a Grand Reopening April 17, to
unveil a greater selection and thank their
loyal customers.
“The Yongsan store is here to stay for
years to come. With today’s event, we
wanted to show our customers how much
we appreciate them. The renovation will
allow us to offer more variety and easier
navigation of store aisles” said AAFES
Store Manager Gloria Cho.
“There won’t really be an increase
in sales,” AAFES General Manager
Stanley Young said, “but we can get the
merchandise out of our stock room faster,
and present it more conveniently. It’s
always there when customers want it.”
Young briefly explained where AAFES
spent its revenue last year.
“Last year, $1.7 million went to Morale,
Welfare and Recreation to run their gyms,
daycare centers and swimming pools,” Yongsan Main Post Exchange customers celebrate the Main Post PX Grand Re-opening April 17.— U.S.
Young said. “All of our revenue and Army photo by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
profit goes back to Soldiers and Family
Members. Of that, $700,000 was spent the community or whether it is in our a.m.-8 p.m seven days a week. For more
to renovate this facility. All the profits store.” information, please contact General
are going back to them whether it is in The Yongsan Main PX is open 9 Manager Stanley Young at 738-7402.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month recognized

and Friday - 6 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m.,
6 p.m. at Collier Field House, and on
Tuesday, Thursday - 6 p.m. at K-16. For
information, call 736-4588.

Free Spinning Bike Classes

The classes are on Monday - 5:15 p.m.,
Tuesday - 6 a.m., 5:15 p.m., Wednesday
- 6 a.m., 6:30 p.m., and Thursday - 6
a.m., 6:30 p.m. at Collier Field House. For
information, call 736-4588.

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.

Tobacco Cessation Classes

Do you want to quit smoking? We are here to
help with ongoing smoking cessation classes
every Tuesday at 1 p.m. 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). Call DSN
737-CARE 6-7 a.m. call.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG-Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
The Garrison recognizes Unit Victim Advocates and Deployable Sexual Assault Response Coordinators at USAG-Y Army Community Service
Building April 20. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
By Pfc. Choe Yong-joon with the civilian community around the safely intervening and preventing the crime of
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs world. sexual assault. Many people mistakenly believe
“The theme for this year’s Sexual Assault sexual predators hide in dark alleys and attack
YONGSAN GARRISON — Sexual Assault Awareness Month is ‘Our Strength is for unsuspecting victims.
Awareness Month Proclamation ceremony Defending: Readiness is Respect,’” said Following his remarks, Hall presented
was held April 20 at the U.S. Army Garrison Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall Certificates of Appreciation to 14 Unit Victim
Yongsan Army Community Service building during opening remarks. “This is intended to Advocates and three Deployable Sexual Assault
with Garrison officials recognizing Unit Victim highlight the fact that our mission not only Response Coordinators for their contribution
Advocates and Deployable Sexual Assault involves national defense, but the defense and to Yongsan Garrison’s Sexual Assault Prevention
Response Coordinators. safety of the Americans who risk their lives for and Response Program.
This April marked the sixth year of recognizing our country.” One of the recipients, Staff Sgt. Serena
Sexual Assault Awareness Month to promote He added that every Servicemember, Kendrick, was named the 2010 Unit Victim
the prevention of sexual assault and the starting with commanders and senior enlisted
— See SEXUAL ASSAULT, Page 12 —
proclamation ceremony emphasized solidarity leadership, must understand the importance of
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Sharp promotes youth literacy with CYSS

Information
unplugged
By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

If you did not have the Internet, what would your #1 source for
Garrison Yongsan information be? Find out what more than
2,800 Yongsan community members are talking about by be-
coming a USAG-Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.com/
youryongsan! (Comments are kept in their original form)

Lamarand Donna
Dawkins
Facebook Fan

Both The Community Connection and The Morning

Calm, as well as a myriad of different sources around
the post. Getting out helps you get information, get-
ting involved at the Arts and Crafts Center, the PBC,
even the Red Cross as a Volunteer. The information
for events, activities, workshops, tours, and community
events are all around Yongsan.

Christina Webb
Czelusniak YONGSAN GARRISON — Joanne Sharp, whose husband is United States Forces Korea Commander Gen. Walter
Sharp, visited kindergarteners at Yongsan’s Child, Youth and School Services to read several books April 16.
“Mrs. Sharp really enjoys sharing her love of reading with children,” said CYSS Coordinator Claudette Mohn.
Facebook Fan “It is the Month of the Military Child and since Seoul American Schools are on spring break, we thought it would
be a great treat for them.”
Surrounded by more than 50 children, Sharp read “Hop on Pop” and “I Can Read with My Eyes Shut,” both
written by children’s literature legend, Dr. Seuss.
After the reading, Sharp posed for pictures with the children, who presented her with their own artwork and
When we lived off post we had no information at all until letters of thanks. — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
we joined facebook. We didn’t get AFN because of our
apartment building regulations and no radio at all. I felt
like I was in a social and information vacuum. Friends
would email, but we primarily got our information from
friends at the Chosun and banners. It is like Cheers
Child Development Center Spirit Week
where everyone knows your name and you’ll always get
a big friendly and welcoming hug from Kathy Wells who
has always helped to keep me both informed and feel-
ing like someone cared about me.

Ivy Rebar Hoyle

Facebook Fan

As we do not receive AFN, I would have to say the banners

throughout the base. By the way, I love the new banners by
the Trent Gym and by the baseball field across the street
from the Elementary School! Really, really helpful!

Beth Ann
Grubaugh
Facebook Fan

Seoul Survivor, Morning Calm, ACS, Community Con-
nection, the flashing boards, and my FRG. I feel so
blessed to be stationed with my husband in such an
active post! There is always something going on!
Child Development Center held Red, White, and Blue Day to celebrate Month of the Military Child with Strong Beginnings April 17.
— Courtesy photo by Kowanda Ryan McBride
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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SEXUAL ASSAULT
Advocate of the Year for her outstanding
performance, maturity and discretion, said
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Yun-hee
Chang.
“In the United States, an average of 30 sexual
assaults occur every hour, and Army-wide, there
are four cases per day,” said Chang.
“We appreciate Unit Victim Advocates
and Deployable Sexual Assault Response
Coordinators at installations around the world,
including at deployed settings, providing very
valuable and crucial services.”
In reality, most sexual assaults in the Department
of Defense involve the consumption of excessive
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alcohol, and two people who already know each
other, said Chang.
Hall said he encourages commanders and
senior enlisted leadership to proactively
ensure a robust sexual assault prevention and
response program is implemented within their
organization.
“As a Community of Excellence, we do a great
job of keeping each other safe, but we must
remain ever-vigilant to ensure the safety and
dignity of our Army Family,” Hall said.
For more information about the Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response Program,
call 738-3034.
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Internet telephone security: Part III
By 1st Signal Brigade
Special to the Morning Calm Weekly
If you connect a VoIP phone to the Internet
with your computer, you’re exposing that
computer and phone—along with any the
other phones and computers you have on your
network—to the same viruses and other attacks
that can plague computers that are not VoIP
servers. Here are a few more questions and
answers for VoIP users:
Q: I still want to use my own computer
as a VoIP server. What’s the best way to help
protect it from attack?
A: To begin with, you should:
•-Maintain strict access control: Keep
your passwords private and limit access to the
computers and Web sites that house your voice
mail and other stored audio data.
• You can further increase security by
allowing only approved people on a password-
protected list to make and receive VoIP calls.
• Use all available security precautions:
Keep up to date with your firewall, antivirus,
and antispyware software.
• Use firewall and antivirus software that
can perform VoIP-specific security checks. For
networked computers, use routers that include
Stateful Packet Inspection firewalls.
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• Require user names and strong passwords:
Apply for both direct and remote access to the
VoIP network, and keep all your operating
system software updated.
• You should password-protect and encrypt,
when possible, any wireless networks you use.
This also applies to Smartphones and any other
wireless data transmission devices.
• Use dedicated VoIP computers: Consider
using a separate computer as your VoIP server,
and do not connect it to other Internet-enabled
computers.
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2010 USFK Good Neighbor English Camp
American families, with or without children and residing on- or off-Yongsan Post, are needed
to host Korean students participating in the in the sixth Annual USFK Good Neighbor
English Camp, May 16-22, 2010. For more information and/or to sign up, contact:
USFK Public Affairs Office
paocr@korea.army.mil
723-4685/7669
Schedule and Sign-Up Form also available at:
http://www.usfk.mil
Be a host...
...it will be an experience of a lifetime for you and your family.
Last year, American host-families and Korean students participated in a week-long cultural
exchange at Yongsan Garrison. The Good Neighbor English Camp program introduces
Korean students to the American lifestyle at Yongsan through high school visits, fitness
classes, military unit visits, and more. In 2009, students were invited to stay with American
families on the Garrison for the duration of their visit, which culminated with a graduation
party May 23. — Photo by Debbie Hong
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65th Medical Brigade wins Mercury Award
Special to the Moring Calm
65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs
The 65th Medical Brigade was recently
recognized as the winners of two 2009
Army Medical Department Mercury
Awards. The Mercury Award recognizes
Army Medical Department individuals and
team, chosen from among all CONUS and
OCONUS AMEDD clinics, MEDDACs,
and Medical Centers, who have made
significant contributions and demonstrated
excellence in Information Management and
Information Technology.
The 65th Medical Brigade is the U.S.
Army’s only MTOE unit with the dual
mission to provide patient friendly access to
high quality medical, dental, and veterinary
care during armistice, while remaining
Trained and Ready. Thus, the 65th MED
BDE’s IM/IT section must maintain the
medical brigade’s ability to communicate and
exchange critical patient information in both
U.S. Embassy services available at Yongsan
Garrison Army Community Services building
Special to the Morning Calm
U.S. Embassy Services
The U.S. Embassy began offering Embassy
consular services at the Army Community
Services Building on USAG-Yongsan Apr. 7.
Everyone with base access can now receive
Embassy consular services, such as passports,
birth certificates for American children born
in Korea or notarizations at Yongsan every
Wednesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
“There is no higher priority for the Embassy
than providing service and assistance to
American Citizens,” stated Consul General
Cynthia Sharpe.
“And for our men and women serving
in defense of our nation and the individuals
who support them, we want to give special
priority.”
Before the Embassy offered services on
Yongsan, in order to meet with a consular
officer or to access services such as passport
applications or notarizations, a personal visit to
the Embassy in downtown Seoul was necessary.
Depending on the service required, this visit
often required bringing young children or
newborn babies.
To provide a more convenient, simple
alternative for USFK personnel and save
valuable time away from work, an Embassy
Diplomat residence manager needed
U.S. Embassy Seoul is looking for a full-time Residence Manager
for a high-ranking U.S. diplomat’s official residence in Seoul.
Interested candidates should visit:
http://seoul.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 18
consular officer now provides these services
at the USAG-Yongsan Army Community
Services Building.
On a weekly basis, a consular officer is
available to accept applications for passports
and reports of birth, notarize marriage or other
documents, and answer any questions. Any
required fees need to be remitted by money
order, which can be purchased at Community
Bank branches, the USA Federal Credit Union
or at the Post Office Main and South Post
branches.
Embassy services at Yongsan are available to
everyone from all USFK installations in Korea.
The Embassy hopes individuals will utilize the
convenient, affordable inter-base bus system to
come to USAG-Yongsan to meet directly with
a consular officer, and not have to incur the
additional time, expense and inconvenience of
having to travel to the Embassy in downtown
Seoul.
Embassy services are offered every Wednesday
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the second floor of the
Army Community Services Building. Walk-
ins are welcome and appointments with an
Embassy consular officer can be made through
the Legal Services Office, DSN 738-8111 or
commercial 0505-738-8111.
For additional information, e-mail the U.S.
Embassy at SeoulInfo@state.gov.
New FMWRC logo unveiled
Maj. Gen. Reuben D. Jones, FMWRC commanding general, points out the new logo to the
audience at the Wallace Theater. The older “For All Of Your Life” tagline is obsolete as of April
24, 2010. — Photo by Rob McIlvaine, FMWRC Public Affairs
By Rob McIlvaine
FMWRC Public Affairs
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Maj. Gen. Reuben
D. Jones, Family and MWR commanding
general, unveiled the command’s new logo
at the U.S. Army Soldier Show on Saturday
night, April 24.
Updated to better connect with Family and
MWR customers, the logo still uses the familiar
blue globe format, but with the tagline changed
to highlight the FMWR customers. Gone is the
statement “For All Of Your Life” in favor of
“Soldiers Families Retirees Civilians.”
“The brand was changed to establish a
closer connection with our customers who are
so important to us that we wanted to integrate
them directly into the logo,” Jones told the
audience.
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the garrison and combat environments.
MAJ Kevin Peck, Chief Information
Officer for 65th Medical Brigade, was
selected as the 2009 AMEDD IM/IT
Officer of the Year. His personal leadership,
technical proficiency, and stewardship
made tremendous improvements in the
organization’s overall ability to accomplish
both of its missions. 65th Medical Brigade’s
IM/IT section was also selected as the
AMEDD IM/IT Transformation Team
of the Year for achieving significant cost
savings and customer support while making
tremendous improvements in IM/IT.
MAJ Peck, in his remarks, shared how
proud he is of his team. “Team, team,
team...Simply put this is the most cohesive
and professional team I’ve been privileged to
serve with, and the success that I’ve enjoyed
here begins and ends with the incredible
talents and dedication of the members of
the 65th MED BDE/MEDACC-K IM/
IT Team.
Another exciting aspect, he said, is the
opportunity for garrisons to customize it by
including their garrison name below the logo.
To help minimize the costs, the new logo
will be phased in over the next 24 months.
Existing inventory levels of promotional
materials, business cards, and similar items on
hand should be depleted prior to ordering new
materials. All signage should be replaced and
only the new logo should be visible by April
24, 2012.
“Our customers are our number one priority
and including them in our tagline emphasizes
this point. Utilizing the existing and familiar
blue world logo with the new red tagline also
allows us to maximize brand equity while
simultaneously moving the brand to the next
level,” FMWRC Marketing Director Joseph
Rayzor said.
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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
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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Yongsan community shares their Korea experience

(Counterclockwise from top) My favorite shot of the day at the Seoul Grand
Park Zoo. — Courtesy photo by Liz Avila Lopez; Thanks for the Reopening. so
much fun. — Courtesy photo by Diana Adcox Moreno Reich; My daughter and
I at COEX Aquarium on Easter! it was her first time and we both loved every
minute! — Courtesy photo by Caty Agge

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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Army Corps of Engineers commander recieves Beware of malaria carrying mosquitoes

Korean Name to reflect Far East Disctict mission By Marianne Campano and training. You can help prevent all types of
65th Medical Brigade
Force Health Protection
Warm weather is here again, and
unfortunately, so are the biting mosquitoes.
In addition to being pests, mosquitoes
carry diseases, such as malaria and Japanese
encephalitis. Malaria is caused by parasites
(Plasmodium vivax) that spread to people
through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
In the human body, the parasites enter the
circulatory system where they go to the liver.
In the liver, they multiply and emerge 12-20
days or sometimes 6-18 months later, where
they infect red blood cells. The periodic high
fever, headache, excessive sweating, and chills
are caused when the malaria parasites rupture
from the red blood cells that may last several
hours, followed by a rapid decrease in fever
and malaise. During initial infections, these
episodes occur repeatedly, approximately
every 24 hrs. Persons with liver stage parasites
don’t show any symptoms and there is no way
to determine if they have malaria during this
period.
In the past, vivax malaria was endemic
to Korea but it was eradicated in 1979.
However, in 1993 vivax malaria re-emerged
Colonel Blair A. Schantz (right) commander of the Far East District and Chairman Suh of the in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) expressing
Republic of Korea -- US Friendship Society hold up a scroll with Schantz’s Korean name written both nonlatent (< 30 days) and latent (long
in Chinese characters. — Photo by Patrick Bray incubation periods of 6-18 months after
malaria and other mosquito borne diseases by
protecting yourself from mosquito bites. The
U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and
Preventive Medicine recommends:
-Stay inside well-screened areas at dawn,
dusk and nighttime. This is when mosquitoes
are most active.
-Wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and
socks whenever you are outdoors
-Wear loose-fitting clothing to prevent
mosquito bites. Mosquitoes can bite through
tight fitting jeans and other heavy fabrics,
not just thin fabrics.
-Use both skin and clothing repellents that
have been approved by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). They are safe and
effective when used as directed. For civilians,
it is recommended that deet repellents of at
least 20% be applied. This should provide
up to about 6-8 hrs of protection.
For optimum protection, Service Members
should use the DOD Insect Repellent System.
In addition to the proper use of the military
uniform, skin and clothing repellents should
be used.
-Standard military skin repellent: 33%

By Patrick Bray, Humphreys.

FED Public Affairs
SEOUL – Col. Blair A. Schantz, commander
of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East
District, was conferred with a Korean name
April 15 in a ceremony held at the Ministry
of National Defense in Seoul.
Schantz’s new name, “Seo Han-taek”,
translates as “Korea house” and is a direct
reflection of his and FED’s mission in Korea
with the U.S. Forces Korea Base Relocation
program.
Schantz expressed his gratitude for being
named “Seo Han-taek” in his remarks to the
attending audience and then pointed out that
the new name is a perfect fit.
“This too seems very appropriate for the
commander of the Far East District whose
largest program is building a house in Korea for
U.S. Forces at Humphreys,” said Schantz in his
remarks. “It also seems appropriate because we
are building a Korea house, or more accurately,
a Korean home together.”
The new name was bestowed by Chairman
Suh Jin-sup of the ROK-US Alliance
Friendship Society for recognition of Schantz’s
leadership over the mammoth engineering and
construction project at U.S. Army Garrison
“Today, a Korean name is given to Colonel
Schantz with a hope of his support and
contribution to the success of USFK Base
Relocation to Pyongtaek,” said Suh in his
remarks.
Suh presented Schantz with a scroll with
“Seo Han-taek” written in Chinese characters
or Hanja, as it is known in Korea. The family
name “Seo”, which comes first in Korean
names, is phonetically similar to Schantz.
The name “Han” means “Korea” and “Taek”
means “house”.
“To strengthen the ROK-US alliances,
the ROK-US Alliance Friendship Society has
conferred Korean names to many American
leaders including USFK Commander Gen.
Walter Sharp and the commander of the
USACE, Pacific Ocean Division Brig. Gen. exposure) forms. While vivax malaria is DEET lotion, long-acting formulation, one
Yenter,” said Suh in his remarks. rarely fatal, it results in significant illness and application lasts up to 12 hours, NSN 6840-
Schantz joins a list of other Americans often incapacitates persons during the fever 01-284-3982.
who have been given Korean names such as paroxysms.
Gen. Walton Walker, former commander of The Republic of Korea characterizes the -Standard military clothing repellents:
the Eighth U.S. Army, who died during the re-emerging pattern as a border malaria, which either aerosol spray, 0.5% permethrin, one
Korean War. Others include current USFK occurs primarily among military personnel, application lasts up to 5-6 washes, NSN-
Commander Gen. Walter Sharp, Secretary residents, and travelers along the demilitarized 6840-01-278-1336 or IDA impregnation
of State Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State zone that separates South and North Korea. kit, 40% permethrin one application lasts
Hilary Clinton, and Governor of Arkansas COL Terry A. Klein, (Ret), principal researcher the life of the uniform ( approx. 50 washes),
Mike Beebe. of a longitudinal study of malaria among US NSN 6840-01-345-0237
Forces in the Republic of Korea, 1993-2007
found that malaria is a significant health If you followed all the preventive procedures

National Nurses Week, May 6-12

threat to US combat forces in malaria-endemic
regions near the DMZ. Few cases of malaria
are transmitted within and south of Seoul.
Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital is joining the American Nurses Between1993-2007, a total of 363 cases among
Association in celebrating “Nurses:Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow,” as part US Soldiers were attributed to exposure in
of National Nurses Week. The purpose of Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow ROK. An additional 43 cases were observed
is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and help educate the public about the among KATUSA Soldiers. The number of vivax
role nurses play in meeting the health care needs of the American people. In honor malaria cases among US Soldiers doesn’t warrant
of the dedication, commitment, and tireless effort of the nearly 3.1 million registered the widespread use of chemoprophylaxsis, but
nurses nationwide to promote and maintain the health of this nation, the American instead, an increased awareness and emphasis
Nurses’ Association and 65th Medical Brigade are proud to recognize registered nurses on preventive measures.
everywhere on this particular day for the quality work they provide. USFK has a Malaria Prevention Program
There will be many activities throughout the week. In honor of “Nurses: Caring that includes malaria risk assessment; Personal
Today for a Healthier Tomorrow.” Protective Measures (PPM); early diagnosis and
treatment; mosquito surveillance and education
and still develop malaria while in Korea or the
latent form in the US or other location, the
medical provider will give you chloroquine
to eliminate the blood stage parasites. The
provider will also give you primaquine to
eliminate the liver stages. Primaquine must be
taken for 14 days to be effective, so ensure that
you take all your medications as directed, or
you may become a casualty of malaria again.
There are some restrictions on giving blood,
since malaria is endemic to Korea, so inform
the staff that you were in Korea, how long, and
when you departed. For more information on
malaria, contact Force Health Protection and
Preventive Medicine, 736-6693.
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Soldier Readiness Program serves several needs

By Pvt. Paek, Guen-wook
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The
602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade, conducted a
Soldier Readiness Program, better known
as SRP, at the Super Gym, April 22.
This semi-annual event prepares the
battalion for any collateral concerns in the
event of deployment. The SRP also provided
the Soldiers with an opportunity to sign-up
for some of the various programs offered by
the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
and United Service Organizations.
The event actually began the night
before, when Family Members came to the
Non-combatant Evacuation Operation, also
at the Super Gym, and updated their packets
to ensure that they knew the procedures
required of them.
The following morning, Soldiers filled
the gymnasium to update their information
including legal paperwork, SGLI, family
care plans, immunizations, dental, and
others.
“This is part of the battalion commander’s
and commanding general’s intent to make
sure everybody is ready to ‘fight tonight’
and roll out at a moment’s notice,” said
Soldiers from 602nd Aviation Support Battalion line up to update their packets during a Soldier
Readiness Program at the Super Gym, April 22. During the program, Soldiers received
immunizations, updated SGLI forms and other necessary paperwork. – U.S. Army photo by
Pvt. Paek, Geun-wook
Capt. Richard Frank, the battalion S-1 and
coordinator of the SRP. “The unit keeps
a packet on each Soldier which is part of
their in-processing. So when they come
in, we check things off that they already
have completed and figure out what they
still need.”
Other than completing the needed
paperwork and shots, the SRP was organized
to provide useful information to the
Soldiers.
“Events like this also help to get the word
out about upcoming events that Soldiers
might be interested in attending, such as the
Toby Keith concert and Beach Blast, a two-
night trip to Daecheon Beach, in Boryeong
City,” Frank said.
Soldiers find this SRP format works
well when making sure their paperwork is
straight.
“I think the SRP is really helpful, because
sometimes we just don’t have time to update
our SGLI (and other paperwork) and it also
gives us a chance to see what programs are
available,” said Pfc. Amanda E. Hirschman,
a UH-60 Black Hawk mechanic.
The SRP not only helps Soldiers, but it
also provides NCOs with the knowledge
that their Soldiers are in compliance all at
once.
“I think it is a wonderful program and it
definitely helps increase our readiness as a
battalion,” said Sgt. Lisa Esparza, NCOIC
of the battalion aid station.

Scouts earn aviation badge thanks to 2nd CAB unit

By Spc. Timothy N. Oberle
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
K-16 AIR BASE — Thanks to members
of the 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation
Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade,
here, several scouts were able to earn their
aviation merit badge, April 20.
The unit hosted a “Boy Scouts Night”
for Troop 88 and Cub Scout Pack 89. The
families of the scouts were also invited for
the tour and participated in the activities.
The tour began with a dinner and a
video presentation at the dining facility,
to introduce them to Army aviation. Then
the scouts were divided into three groups,
or ‘patrols,’ to efficiently go through the
round-robin tour.
The first of the three stages included
a static display of a UH-60 Black Hawk
helicopter and various weapons systems,
such as the M-240, M-9 semi-automatic
pistol, the M-4, and the 50-caliber machine
gun. A Black Hawk simulator was used for
the second stage, and the scouts were able to
fly a mission using real life flight footage of
the Korean landscape and also using aviation
night vision gear. The third stage focused on
flight planning and weather briefings.
During the tour the scouts obtained the
necessary tutorials to receive their aviation
merit badge. In order to earn the badge, they
are required to go through flight planning
and flight simulation, as well as other
instructional portions.
In addition to obtaining their merit
badge, events like this provide exposure for
the scouts to the inner workings of Army
aviation, said Alan Tokumoto, the leader
for Pack 89, from Yongsan.
The tour also had an impact on the
Soldiers and officers involved in the training,
said Lt. Col. Mathew Lewis, commander of
2-2 Aviation.
“Events like this are fun for the officers
and noncommissioned officers involved,
even though it takes a lot of work to put
them together,” Lewis said. “They allow
Soldiers to teach and share their experiences
with others, which helps them in their
military capacity when they have to train
other Soldiers.”
“In addition to helping the scouts,
this serves as a great community outreach
program,” said 1st Lt. Kelsey J. Riise, a
platoon leader and the event coordinator.
“It’s not every day that you get to sit in
the gunner’s seat of a Black Hawk or learn
about the various types of weapons we use
in the Army.”

Sergeant Amos Ritter, assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,
2nd Comabat Aviation Brigade, explains one of the weapon systems on the UH-60 Black Hawk
helicopter to an eager member of Yongsan’s Cub Scout Pack 89, April 20, at K-16 Air Base. The
unit participated in a “Boy Scout Night,” which featured various weapons, a flight simulator, flight
planning and weather briefings. – U.S. Army photos by Spc. Timothy N. Oberle
Bill Simmons, a training standardization pilot from 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,
2nd Comabat Aviation Brigade, explains the operation system of a UH-60 Black Hawk in the
simulation room at K-16 Air Base. The unit helps some scouts earn their aviation merit badge
April 20.
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News & Notes

Senior Leader EO Seminar
The Area III Equal Opportunity Office is
sponsoring a Senior Leader Equal Opportunity
Seminar, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, in
the Super Gym. Keith Arachikavitz is the
guest speaker, covering topics of “Effective
Communication” and “Diversity in the
Workplace.” For more information, contact Sgt.
1st Class Tony Wrinkle at 753-6527 or e-mail
tony.wrinkle@korea.army.mil.

CIF Closed Temporarily

The Humphreys Central Issue Facility will be
closed May 5 to 7. The CIF staff will be on call
for some services. Call 753-3438 for more
information.

DOL Organizational Day

The Humphreys Directorate of Logistics office is
having an Organizational Day and the following
facilities will be closed May 7: the Central
Issue Facility, Property Book office, Driver’s
Testing office, Installation Transportation office
and the Troop Issue Subsistence Activity. The
Transportation Motor Vehicle dispatch office
and Commercial Travel office will be open.
The post shuttle buses and TMP gas station
will have normal operating hours. Emergency
contact numbers during the facility closures
Cheonan Memorial
are: 010-5327-8762, 010-4727-2857 and 010- Colonel Joseph P. Moore, Humphreys garrison commander, salutes while David W. Frodsham, deputy to the garrison commander, places
5251-1995.
a single white chrysanthemum on the Cheonan Battle Ship Joint Memorial Altar, April 27, in the 7th Republic of Korea Air Force (Air
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Communication Service Group) compound, adjacent to Humphreys Garrison. The Cheonan, which sank on March 26, lost 46 sailors after
On May 23, 1984, President Ronald Reagan an explosion ripped the ship in two. — U.S. Army photo by Peter Yu
recognized the contributions and sacrifices
of military spouses by proclaiming the Friday
before Mother’s Day to be designated as
Military Spouse Appreciation Day. In honor Summer Hire cut-off coming soon
of this day, USAG-Humphreys will recognize
their spouses with a special celebration at USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs school students. The first begins June 21, Priority 1 students are those in the age
Army Community Service on May 7. All military while the second begins July 19. group 16-22, while Priority 2 students are
spouses are welcome to join them for flower HUMPHREYS GARRISON Jobs are available in clerical, labor and those ages 14-15.
themed giveaways, cake and ice cream. For — Students, ages 14-22, interested in non-hazardous work. Salary for the positions Other important information:
more information, call 753-8401. participating in the Humphreys Garrison is $5.50 per hour. Federal law requires that all student have
Summer Hire program, should submit “Last year, we were able to give every a Social Security number. If they do not,
Mother And Son Dance
Humphreys Family and Morale, Welfare and
applications to the Area III Civilian student who applied, a position,” Tom they can’t participate.
Recreation is sponsoring a Mother and Son Personnel Advisory Center soon. Mulvihill, Area III CPAC director, said in Student are required to have their
Dance in honor of Mother’s Day, May 8, from Although the initial cutoff was announced a message to the community. “I need your paycheck electronically submitted to a U.S.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Tommy D’s. The event as May 3, that is primarily for the college continued support with this extremely bank of their choice.
costs $10 per family (and it doesn’t matter how students who will participate, according to beneficial program by hiring one or more Students usually will only work one
many son’s a mother brings) and will include Damien Gill, a human resources specialist. of the high school students to work in your session, however they may continue into
appetizers and drinks. The dress is semi- Organizations interested in employing office or within your activity. the second session, on a case-by-case basis,
formal to formal. For more information, call summer hires should submit their “Not only does the summer hire program if positions are available.
753-8189 or e-mail lisa.hogue.1@korea.army.
requirements as well. supplement your staff during the peak No changes to assignments are permitted.
mil.
FCC Providers Needed
CPAC officials, located in Bldg. 756, vacation and permanent changes of station All students selected must meet the
Humphreys Garrison is looking for child said that the program, which provides jobs period, it also offers meaningful employment minimum age requirements on the day of
care providers that want to work from home. from May 17 for college students and June and valuable work experience to our youth.” appointment.
Becoming a Family Child Care provider can be 21 for high school students, is designed Applicants for summer hire positions High School students graduating in June
very beneficial. The training and experience is to provide young people an opportunity must be unmarried Family Members of may not participate in the college session.
transferable to other installations, and it allows to gain experience and prepare for future active duty servicemembers, Department of For more information, contact Gill at
opportunity for professional growth by attaining education and career goals while supporting Defense or non-appropriated fund (Family, 753-6704 or e-mail at damien.gill@korea.
credentials that are recognized world-wide. the Army mission. Morale, Welfare and Recreation or Army army.mil or Gail Barnes at 753-3954 or
For more information on requirements and
There are two work sessions for high and Air Force Exchange Service) civilians. e-mail gail.barnes@korea.army.mil.
regulations, call Joon Auci at 753-8284.

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 require 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 June state primaries.
The following states will hold Primary Elections
during June, on the date indicated:
June 1: Alabama, Mississippi, New Mexico
June 8: California, Iowa, Maine, Montana,
Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia
The ballot application and instructions are
available at www.fvap.gov/FPCA.
HAS names third semester honor roll students
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON – Humphreys
American School recently released its third
quarter honor roll. During this marking period,
only grades 4 and 5 are available.
Congratulations to the following students
for their accomplishments:
Principal’s Honor Roll (all As)
4th and 5th Grade
Shania Bady, Vincent Boyer
Esther Choi, Gabrielle Evans
Sarah Moore, John Stadler
Victor Deboer, Felipe Del Mauro
Andrew Doddleson, Hailey Galyon
Tristan Hardin, Garey Hindman
Larry Hufford, Sierra Julian
Yoe-rae Kim, Jessica Schell
Issac Song, Ryan Tillery
Larry Clark, Mathew Hale
Damian Rouse, Felipa Benjamin
Christina Durham, Tianna Farrow
Jackson Hill, Jay Jordan
Sarah Jane Levine, Lance Travis
A/B Honor Roll
4th Grade and 5th Grade
Caitlin Bain, Charles Graham
Amya Jeter, Rebecca Kemp
Ricardo Rivera, Santana Robinson
Joshua Stinson, Malik Mack
Joshua Brown, Kaye Dimond
Aidan Dufort, Tia Farrow
Adrianna Guajardo, Dylan Hill
Jason Holcombe, Percy Humphrey
Alexandria Klimek, Rachel Macalintal
Alfred Muna, Gabby Stephen
Joel Tinsley, Timiri Toney
Sarah Bellemeur, Adam Jones
Kenneth Kim, Christina Mann
Samuel Martinez, Ema Schmeltz
Cynthia Stokes, Raquel Swickard
Talia Thompson, Caroline Toepfer
Julian Totton,Myah Jennrich, Keon Norman
Jordan Rush, Cherish Travis
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Scenes from
KATUSA, U.S.
Friendship Week
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Although
there were plenty of competitive activities,
KATUSA and U.S. Soldier Friendship Week
here took on a more somber tone this year.
Units from across the garrison participated
in the various events, which were cut back
because the Republic of Korea is going
through a period of mourning after the March
26 sinking of the ROK Navy’s Cheonan battle
ship, which claimed the lives of 46 sailors.
Among the activities shared were Korean
wrestling, basketball, volleyball, taekwondo,
relay races, arm wrestling, soccer and softball.
Units also visited the Cheonan Battle Ship
Joint Memorial Altar in the 7th Republic
of Korea Air Force (Air Communication
Service Group) compound, adjacent to
Humphreys Garrison. KATUSA and U.S.
Soldier Friendship Week promotes the spirit of
goodwill, cultural understanding and friendship
between KATUSA and American Soldiers and
reinforces a bond that was forged during the
early days of the Korean War in 1950. — U.S.
Army photos by Steven Hoover and Lee,
Hye-young
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USAG Daegu celebrates KATUSA Week 2010
Mother Nature captures the interests of Area IV
children visiting the Camp Carroll Wetlands
By Kim, Min-yeong children from the U.S. Army Garrison advantage of annual Spring Break, Camp
USAG Daegu Public Affairs Daegu community recently allowed curiosity Walker’s Child and Youth Services sponsored
to lead them through the Camp Carroll a nature trip for the children, hoping to
DAEGU GARRISON — School age wetlands, with little to no persuasion. Taking expose them to what would be a memorable
day spent with Mother Nature.
Arriving at the Camp Carroll Wetlands
site, the eager faces seemed to say it all. The
children were not only anxious to visit the
location, but appeared ready to romp and
stomp in the open space. Ranging in ages
5 to 11 the children were first lost in the
art of kicking a single pebble among the
thousands along the wetlands path. Thanks
to the buzzing of a relentless bee, the children
immediately scurried back toward their
teacher for protection, this time, a little less
distracted and ready to focus on the wonders
of the wetlands.
Explaining to the children just what
the wetlands was all about, Tom Kunneke,
USAG Daegu natural resources program
manager, said, “When you think wetlands,
immediately things like water, ecosystem,
trees, landscape, amphibians, nature and
Children from around Area IV toss questions at Tom Kunneke, natural resources program ducks might come to mind. The wetland is
manger, USAG Daegu, during their recent visit to the Camp Carroll Wetlands site. Camp an area that holds water or seasonally holds
Walker Child and Youth Services used the tour as an opportunity to educate the children on water during part of the growing season.
natural environments and habitats. — U.S. Army Photo by Kim, Min-yeong Open water, we grasses and marshes, shrubs
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By PV2. Jang, Bong-seok
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — KATUSA
and U.S. Soldiers from throughout Area
IV are calling KATUSA Friendship Week
2010 a resounding success. This year’s
week-long event, which was held on
Camp Walker and Camp Carroll, included
an array of games and entertainment.
Among them were tug-of-war, ssireum
and soccer. The friendship event allowed
KATUSAs and Soldiers an opportunity to
share in a cultural experience that further
enhanced an already strong and thriving
relationship. Here are just a few scenes
from this year’s KATUSA Friendship
Week event.
and forest, coral reef, peat bog, springs and
tundra make up the wetlands.”
Kunneke said that the curiosity and
interests of the children was never in doubt.
“They seemed to want to know more and
more about what’s out here. I believe
this type of outing is great for children
of all ages, but especially the very young.
Introducing them to nature at this time
in their life is just one very positive step
toward ensuring they understand the role
nature plays in both our environment and
the future,” he said.
Juliann Bernhard, School Age Services
Director, Camp Walker seemed to be of the
same opinion as Kunneke. “We are really
glad to be here,” sha said. “For one thing,
the area that we just tracked holds water and
is of great interest to the kids because of the
plants, spiders, frogs, ducks and raccoon dogs
that have gathered to live in the wetlands. I
think this kind of exposure to nature helps
the children better understand the impact
Mother Nature has on living things…big
and small. Actually visiting the wetlands
will probably be more memorable than their
experiences via a textbook explanation or
definition.”
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t News & Notes Children’s Story Hour at the library lets kids
Camp Walker
Indoor Swimming Pool Closed
open doors to new chapters and possibilities
By Kim, See-un imaginations some fuel. USAG Daegu and
The Camp Walker indoor swimming
USAG Daegu Public Affairs Area IV have three library storytellers, and
pool is closed until further notice as
two fantastic volunteers. We read stories to
additional maintenance is required.
DAEGU GARRISON — For many the children, we do crafts and we provide a
We apologize for any inconvenience.
adults, the local library has always been a snack. There’s usually a theme for story hour.
place to go and relax among great authors, For example, we just acknowledged Earth Day
inventors and just about every form of by reading environmental stories and creating
Military Spouse Essay Contest knowledge known to man. For U.S. Armay earth-themed crafts.”
Write an essay on what it means to Garrison Daegu children the same applies. Healey said that Story Hour is held
you to be a Military Spouse. Rules are However, Dr. Seuss, Elmo, Winnie the Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Camp
one page document, handwritten or Pooh and Harry Potter may have edged out Walker library and at 11:45 a.m. at the
typed. Please drop off your essay at the likes of, say, Mr. Einstein and friends. library on Camp Carroll. “Anyone can
ACS or email to vincent@korea.army. Located in Building S335, the Camp come, although the stories during our
mil. The due date is May 3. Walker Library continues to embrace the morning hours are geared more towards
needs of readers of all ages, and that includes toddlers and preschoolers. There is no
tiny tots. According to Camp Walker registration or sign up required,” she said.
Memorial Day Weekend Tour to
librarian Meredith Healey, Area IV children When asked what techniques are used
Beijing, China
can find respite and encouragement at the to hold the attention of the young readers
Camp Walker Tour and Travel Service
library, in the form of a highly regarded Healey said laughingly, “Sometimes we don’t
host a trip to Beijing, China May 29
Children’s Story Hour. hold their attention. I’d have to say that it’s
through June 1. Pick up the phone
“The Children’s Story Hour helps get kids very important to have big colorful pictures
and call the Camp Walker Tour
interested in reading at an early age,” said and keep the kids engaged in the story by The Camp Walker Library holds Children’s
and Travel Service at 764-4124 to
Healey. “This particular program is also a fun asking questions. It’s also helpful to improvise. Story Hour every Thursday at 10:30 A.M. Two
reserve your seat. The affordable
way for families to spend an hour socializing Long stories can be shortened if minds are Area IV tots take advantage of the reading
travel package includes round trip
and meeting parents and other children from wandering. I think the most important thing hour as Mirian Houston, USAG Daegu ACS
airfare, hotel, meals, airport tax, tour
around the community.” is that the children do come to the library with grabs their attention with a story from one of
bus fee, individual visa fee, and all
Emphasizing that the story hour is not a curiosity, and in the end, the one thing we can their favorite books. Children’s Story Hour
site admission fees. Call today. Don’t
class, Healey said, “It’s important to foster hope for is that their story hour experience is held at the Camp Carroll Library every
delay.
a love of reading in children. They already has a positive lasting effect on their continued Thursday at 11 A.M. — U.S. Army Photo by
have the imaginations; we’re just giving those reading pursuits.” Kim, See-un
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
(Passport to Osan)
Travel to Osan Thursday, May 6. Bus USAG Daegu community members strike out on their
departs the Camp Henry ACS at 7:30
a.m. and returns 5:30 p.m. RSVP no own for a good neighbor professional baseball game
later than May 3. Show your support,
and join in the fun. Call 768-8126 to
find out more.

Mother’s Day shopping

Shopping trip to Busan International
Market just in time for Mother’s Day.
Bus departs Camp Walker 7 a.m. May
8th, and 8 a.m. Camp Carrol call 764-
4124 for more details.

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.
Although Young-min Ko of Doosan Bears failed to get a base hit as Young-hoon Jo of Samsung Lions forces him out, Doosan pevailed over the
Lions 3-2 in a game at Daegu Stadium April 24. — U.S. Army Photo by Rick Cave
By Mary Grimes Good Neighbors. Good Neighbor effort. He said, “This event
USAG Daegu Public Affairs According to USAG Daegu Public was a chance for us to further enhance and
Affairs Community Relations Specialist, improve Korean and American relations by
DAEGU GARRISON — Soldiers, Chong, Yong-kon, the pro sports event supporting our country’s national team,
Family members, and DoD civilians from occurs several times a year. “Baseball is and doing so as extended members of the
around Daegu and Area IV saw stars and very popular in Korea. Throughout this Daegu family.”
a diamond as they made their way to their season the stadium is usually packed with For Area IV Soldiers and Family
seats at Daegu Citizen’s Baseball Field for spectators. This was an ideal opportunity members who missed out on this
a Samsung Pro-baseball game between the for Area IV Soldiers and Family members professional sporting event, Chong said
Samsung Lions and Doosan Bears, April 24. to see and experience another side of that another such activity is scheduled for
The evening event was hosted by Samsung’s Korea,” said Chong. May 8. Said Chong, “Tickets will go fast.
home-run king, Pro-baseball player Joon- Chong said that the Samsung Pro- So call 768-6907 for more details and to
hyuk Yang, and several other USAG Daegu baseball game was a very special type of sign up.”
APRIL 30, 2010
Look for less sodium, more potassium in your diet
By Mary Karen Hawkins
DeCA dietitian
FORT LEE, Va. — Most of us know
that eating too much sodium is not good
for us, as doing so may increase the risk
for high blood pressure, which can lead to
a variety of diseases. Nearly one in three
U.S. adults have high blood pressure and
almost as many have pre-hypertension or
slightly elevated blood pressure. Not sure
what your blood pressure is or haven’t had
it checked in awhile? If so, then it is time
to get it checked.
Eating less sodium, as well as making
other lifestyle changes, may prevent or
delay getting high blood pressure and may
help lower elevated blood pressure. These
changes include eating more potassium-rich
foods, losing excess weight, being more
physically active, eating a healthy diet and
limiting alcoholic beverages, if you choose
to drink them.
Hidden sodium in food
Sodium is found in many of the processed
and prepared foods we eat every day, such as
canned vegetables, soups, luncheon meats
and frozen meals. Food manufacturers
also use sodium-containing compounds
to preserve food and improve its taste and
texture.
A new report from the Institute of
Medicine recommends that sodium content
of foods be reduced to help reduce the risk
of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
The report urges the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration to set maximum sodium
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levels for different foods so, over time,
average consumption would drop by about
half a teaspoon. As the government moves
forward in addressing the issue of sodium
in food you buy, there are many things you
can do to eat less sodium.
To kick the sodium habit
The U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services recommends that you get
no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium
each day. People with high blood pressure,
African-Americans and people who are
middle-aged or older should get no more
than 1,500 milligrams of sodium each day
and should get potassium through foods.
Tips for eating less salt:
• Look for low-sodium products when
shopping in the commissary. When
you’re choosing packaged foods, check
the sodium content on the nutrition facts
label. Use the percent Daily Value (percent
DV) to help limit your sodium intake — 5
percent DV or less is low and 20 percent
DV or more is high.
• Compare sodium content for similar
foods. This can really make a difference.
Use the nutrition facts label to select
brands that are lower in sodium.
• Eat more fresh foods and fewer processed
foods. Fresh meat is usually lower in
sodium than luncheon meat, bacon, hot
dogs, sausage and ham. When possible,
buy fresh and frozen poultry or meat
that hasn’t been injected with a sodium-
containing solution.
Eat more potassium
Adults should try to consume 4,700
milligrams of potassium each day in foods
and beverages. On average, children need
3,000 to 4,500 milligrams of potassium
each day, depending on their age.
Foods high in potassium include the
following items noted by food serving size
and potassium (mg):*
• Apricots, dried, 10 halves, 407
• Avocados, raw, 1 ounce, 180
• Bananas, raw, 1 cup, 594
• Beets, cooked, 1 cup, 519
• Brussels sprouts, cooked, 1 cup, 504
• Cantaloupe, 1 cup, 494
• Dates, dry, 5 dates, 271
• Figs, dry, 2 figs, 271
• Kiwi fruit, raw, 1 medium, 252
• Lima beans, 1 cup, 955
• Melons, honeydew, 1 cup, 461
• Milk, fat-free or skim, 1 cup, 407
• Nectarines, 1 nectarine, 288
• Orange juice, 1 cup, 496
• Oranges, 1 orange, 237
• Pears, fresh, 1 pear, 208
• Potatoes, baked, with flesh and skin, 1
potato, 1,081
• Prune juice, 1 cup, 707
• Prunes, dried, 1 cup, 828
• Raisins, 1 cup, 1,089
• Spinach, cooked, 1 cup, 839
• Tomato products, canned, sauce, 1 cup,
909
• Winter squash, 1 cup, 896
• Yogurt plain, skim milk, 8 ounces, 579
For more information about making
healthy choices, visit Ask the Dietitian on
http://www.commissaries.com and post
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your questions on the DeCA Dietitian
Forum. Be sure to look for other useful
information in the Dietitian’s Voice archive.
Sign up with the DeCA Dietitian on www.
twitter.com and get messages sent to your
cell phone today. For delicious recipes,
check out Kay’s Kitchen. And to enjoy all
your commissary has to offer, sign up for
the Commissary Connection.
( * Un i t e d St a t e s De p a r t m e n t o f
Agriculture Nutrient Database for Standard
References, Release 15 for Potassium, K
(mg) content of selected foods per common
measure.)
-DeCA-
About DeCA: The Defense Commissary
Agency operates a worldwide chain of
commissaries providing groceries to military
personnel, retirees and their families in
a safe and secure shopping environment.
Authorized patrons purchase items at cost
plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers
the costs of building new commissaries and
modernizing existing ones. Shoppers save
an average of more than 30 percent on their
purchases compared to commercial prices
– savings worth about $3,300 annually
for a family of four. A core military family
support element, and a valued part of
military pay and benefits, commissaries
contribute to family readiness, enhance the
quality of life for America’s military and
their families, and help recruit and retain
the best and brightest men and women to
serve their country.
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