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Manchu Mile, more than a mile, more of a tradition
Hundreds of Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division set off June 24 on the “Manchu Mile” a 25-mile overnight march. The course included several mountains and difficult valley
terrain. The Manchu Mile commemorates the 9th Infantry Regiment’s 85-mile march to battle during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion in China. — U.S. Army photo
SHARP POINT #17–10
Cancellation Of Curfew Policy
1. Effective 2 July 2010, I am rescinding and
cancelling the USFK curfew policy for members
of the United States Armed Forces, when in the
Republic of Korea.
2. During the last nine years that the curfew
has been in effect, the overwhelming majority
of our personnel have conducted themselves in
a professional manner. We have also seen that
Korea is a safe place to live and raise a family. As
we move towards tour normalization, it makes
sense to cancel the curfew. Each service-member
remains responsible for his or her actions and is
subject to military discipline for any lapses in
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USAG Red Cloud
USAG Casey
USAG Yongsan
USAG Humphreys
USAG Daegu
ambassadors in helping to strengthen the alliance for a specific reason. The USFK Commanding
between the Republic of Korea and the United
States. I ask each of you to continue to conduct
General, USFK Command Sergeant Major, and
USFK PAO shall be notified of any General
yourselves in a professional manner in order to Officer-approved curfew.
set a positive example to our host country.
4. Leaders must ensure that all personnel
5. Look out for your battle buddies and
remember that your choices have consequences.
personal or professional judgment or conduct. are notified of this policy change and also I ask all of you to make the right choices,
A service-member who has violated the 4 understand that, in order to keep the change, display good examples, strengthen our alliance,
December 2008 edition of USFK Command individuals and leaders must do their part and ensure we can all continue to enjoy the
Policy Letter #7 and/or USFK FRAGO #05-17 (under the oak tree counseling/holiday many great opportunities which accompany life
prior to the effective date of the cancellation of activities/etc.). O-6 commanders can request in Korea. Continue to take care of yourself and
the curfew policy will remain accountable for for the authority to impose curfew or other take care of one another. As your commander, I
such violation as appropriate. restrictions on their personnel and organizations will do the same.
3. I ask all military, civilian, and contractor as deemed appropriate due to operational or We Go Together!
members of the United States Forces serving other considerations and in accordance with
in Korea, as well as their family members, to appropriate directives and regulations. The first
recognize that individual actions and conduct General Officer in the chain of command can WALTER L. SHARP
reflect upon the United States and public approve O-6 commander curfew requests, but General, US Army
perceptions of Americans. We are all unofficial any curfew must be for a set period of time and Commander
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Sharp Point
Sights & Sounds
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P05
P09
Command Perspective
Chaplain Page
P04
P15
How The
P21
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Photo Feature Page
Stork’s Nest
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USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson
Independence Day Safety Message
Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham
1. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental they may face during the holiday weekend
Congress officially adopted the “unanimous and take proper precautions. Leaders, ensure
USAG-YONGSAN
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Public Affairs Officer: Dan Thompson America.” We continue to celebrate our nation’s gatherings and demonstrations, and comply
CI Officer: Jane Lee
Staff Writers: Sgt. Hwang Joon-hyun, Cpl. Kim Hyung- Declaration of Independence every 4th of July, with the curfew. Look after one another and
joon, Pfc. Choe Yong-joon and we are reminded of the very freedoms that encourage the use of the “buddy system.”
USAG-HUMPHREYS Service Members around the globe have given 4. As we celebrate Independence Day, our
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Public Affairs Officer: Lori Yerdon
Writer–Editor: Steven Hoover 2. Many members of the USFK team will Member, civilian, or family member due to an
Designer: Cpl. Baek Joon-woo take advantage of this well deserved holiday accident. Enjoy the well deserved rest you have
USAG-DAEGU weekend by spending time at home with family earned, take care of yourselves, your families
Commander: Col. Terry Hodges
Public Affairs Officer: Philip Molter
and friends, participating in various activities and each other during the holiday, and return
CI Officer: Mary Grimes on-post, traveling around the Korean peninsula, safely.
Staff Writers: PV2 Jang Bong-seok, PV2 Kim Min-jae
Interns: Kim Seeun, Kim Min-yeong
or embarking on trips off-peninsula. Whatever 5. We Go Together!
your plans, I need you to keep safety at the
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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:
Access Media Violation; Subject #1
signed Subject #2 onto USAG-Casey
as his guest, but failed to maintain
Subject #2 in his presence. Subject
#2 was observed alone at the outdoor
pool adjacent to Carey Fitness center.
Subject #2 was restricted from all USFK
installations on Feb. 10, 2010. Subject
#2 was detained then transported to
the USAG-Casey PMO where he was
released to KNP. Contact was made
with Subject #1’s chain of command;
Subject #1 reported to the USAG-Casey
PMO, where he was advised of his legal
rights which he invoked. Subject #1 was
processed and released to his unit. This
is a final report.

USAG-Yongsan:
Traffic Accident Without Injuries; Damage
to Government Property; Damage to
Private Property; Improper Backing;
Subject #1, operating a Government
Owned Vehicle, improperly backed
up and struck Victim #1’s Privately
Owned Vehicle, which was legally
parked, secured and unattended at
BLDG #1327 adjacent to 1st Corps Rd.,
USAG-Yongsan. Damage to Subject
#1’s vehicle consisted of a scratch and
paint transfer on the right front bumper.
Damage to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted
of dents and scratches on the left rear
bumper. Subject #1 rendered a written
sworn statement admitting to the offense.
Subject #1 was processed and released
on the scene. Subject #1 reported
utilization of his seatbelt. Alcohol was
not a factor. ECOD is unknown. This is
a final report.

USAG-Humphreys:
Traffic Accident Without Injuries;
Damage to Government Property;
Unsafe Backing; Subject #1, operating
a Government Owned Vehicle, while
backing, failed to use a ground guide and
struck Victim #1’s Government Owned
Vehicle which was legally parked, Mt. Bukhansan is situated in the northern part of Seoul. Designated as a national park in 1983, the mountain is 78.45 km wide and
secured and attended in a parking has 6 districts and extends out into Gyeonggi-do. The name Bukhansan means “big mountain” in the north. With its granite peak and
lot adjacent to BLDG #746, USAG- Bukhansanseong fortress, Bukhansan is perfect for hiking in all seasons. — Photo courtesy of Dave Palmer
Humphreys. Damage to Subject #1’s

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities

vehicle consisted of paint transfers on
the left rear bumper. Damage to Victim
#1’s vehicle consisted of a crushed in
right rear turn signal, dents, scratches
and paint transfer on the right rear
part of the vehicle. Subject #1 was
processed and released on her own
recognizance. Alcohol was not a factor.
Both parties reported utilization of their
seatbelts. ECOD is unknown. This is
a final report.
USAG-Daegu:
Traffic Accident Without Injuries; Damage
to Government Property; Damage to
Private Property; Obligation for Safe
Operation; Subject #1, operating a
Privately Owned Vehicle, made an
improper lane change and struck Victim
#1’s Government Owned Vehicle on
HWY #1, adjacent Honam IC, Daejeon.
Damage to Subject #1’s vehicle consisted
of dent and scratch on the hood and right
front fender. Damage to Victim #1’s
vehicle consisted of a scratch on the
left rear fender and a torn left rear tire.
Both parties reported utilization of their
seatbelts. Alcohol was not a factor.
KNP responded, but it is unknown if they
had rendered any charges. ECOD is
unknown. This is a final report.
World Taekwondo Culture Expo
The Expo is the representative festival
of Taekwondo athletes and takes place
in the home of Taekwondo—Muju in
Jeollabuk-do Province, Korea. Programs
include not only Taekwondo competitions
(Pumsae—movement, Gyeorugi—
sparring, Taekwondo aerobics), but
also Taekwondo performances, cultural
activities and sightseeing tours of
Muju, Buan and Jeonju. These colorful
events are presented in order to give
international Taekwondo practitioners a
chance to learn more about the culture
of Jeollabuk-do province and Korea as a
whole. This year July 2–7.
Boryeong Mud Festival
One of Korea’s most famous festivals,
visitors to the Boryeong Mud Festival
slather themselves with mud, which
contains many nutrients that are known
to be particularly good for the skin.. This
year held from July 17–25.
Haneul Park: Transforming Seoul’s
World Cup Stadium
When Haneul Park was created, it was
designed with conservation and the
preservation of biodiversity in mind. To that
end, five wind-powered generators produce
electricity to operate the park’s lamps, while
the methane gas produced underground by
the landfill is recycled as fuel for the stadium
and nearby apartments. World Cup Stadium
Station on Seoul Metro Line 6 (exit #1).
Gangneung Danoje Festival
The Gangneung Danoje Festival is an
international celebration that has been
designated as an ‘Intangible Cultural Asset’
by UNESCO. During the festival, visitors
may enjoy traditional folk games played
on Dano while sampling traditional Dano
cuisine. Two of the main festival events
are the cultural performances: ‘Danogut,’
a ritual performed to ask spirits for the
good health and happiness of people; and
the ‘Gwanno’ masked dance, a traditional
masked dance where the ‘nobles’ and
‘commoners’ of society mingle together,
their identities hidden by their masks.
Slather on the Sunscreen
Korea is surrounded on three sides by
water and has plenty of great beaches
in a variety of shapes and sizes. The
months of July and August in particular are
great times to hit the beach, considering
temperatures get as high as 30 degrees
Celsius or more. Since most beaches
officially open in late June/early July and
close toward the end of August, visitors
have only a few months to splash around
in the water and take part in Korea’s beach
culture.

Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.

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By Col. Joseph P. Moore
Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys
Our volunteers improve the lives of those they help
every day. I want to publicly thank all of them for their
time and talents, which they’ve generously given to our
community and in doing so they’ve set a standard of
sharing we should all emulate.
Without the coaches, scout leaders, chapel ushers,
youth group leaders, Red Cross supporters, School
Advisory Members, and PTSO leaders among
so many countless others, life overseas would lack
vibrancy and opportunity. Our children would miss
the mentorship provided by our volunteers. So, as I
thank our wonderful volunteers I also extend the offer
to everyone else to join them in offering your own time
and talents.
Throughout history, volunteers have played an
integral role in the lives of those affiliated with the
military. Our volunteer pool here at Humphreys is
comprised of active-duty Servicemembers, Civilians,
Retirees, spouses and youth and they can be found all
around the installation – schools, sports fields and even
off post with our Korean neighbors. Last year, over
1,200 garrison community members logged 45,4561
volunteer hours.
Through their dedicated selfless service, volunteers
have transformed military installations into thriving
communities.
There are many volunteer opportunities at USAG
Humphreys. Being a volunteer means that you get
to choose an area to volunteer, whether at the library,
Child, Youth and School Services, as a coach or at the
Chapel, the opportunities are endless.
Coming up in October, Humphreys will host its
annual Army Family Action Plan conference and just
as we have in previous years, we’ll rely on our volunteers
to help make the conference a success.
We need AFAP facilitators, recorders and delegates
during the two-day conference, held Oct. 7-8.
Volunteers are trained and given the tools needed to
participate in the conference. We are also currently
accepting issues; AFAP drop boxes will be setup
DEFENDER 6 SENDS
System navigation is just one of the
areas we are looking at through the Army
EFMP Strategic Action Plan, which grew
out of EFMP Summits held in February
2009 and February 2010. For all of the
issues we are looking at—Family member
evaluation, enrollment eligibility, information
management, coordination of services, new
programs and others—our efforts are guided
by the concerns of our Families and a focus
on improving Soldier and Family well-being
and readiness.
One way Families with special needs
can communicate their concerns and
recommendations is through the Army Family
Action Plan (AFAP). AFAP is the Army’s
grassroots effort through which members of
the Army community can identify and elevate
significant quality of life issues affecting the
community to senior leaders for action.
EFMP is also one of the programs
that the Services and Infrastructure Core
Enterprise (SICE) is studying to bring about
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Col. Joseph P. Moore — U.S. Army photo
around the installation.
The AFAP is an Army program that gives members
of the military community – Soldiers, Families,
Civilians and Retirees – a voice in changing services
and conditions to improve their quality of life.
AFAP is also a key component of the Army Family
Covenant because it gives commanders and other
Army leaders insight into the needs and expectations
of the Army community. AFAP is a voice for the Army
community to inform and partner with Army leaders
to determine if we’re doing the right things, whether
we’re doing things right, and to find out what we’re
missing.
For example, some of the things we take for
granted today about Family Readiness are a result of
AFAP. The Army hasn’t always had Family Readiness
Groups – that was an AFAP idea.
Your voices matter and issues discussed during
the conference can result in change here locally at
Humphreys and Army-wide.
To become involved and help make a difference
in our community, please contact our Army Volunteer
Corps Coordinator, at 753-3266. It’s your community
– speak and be heard!
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improvements for Army Families. SICE is
a collaborative and cross-functional team of
more than 15 commands, organizations and
staff offices formed to develop solutions to
Army-wide challenges. SICE will determine
how we can resource installations with the
appropriate number of EFMP staff for the most
effective and responsive program.
EFMP has provided and continues to
provide invaluable service, but this is an area in
which we must always seek innovative ways to
enhance support to Families with special needs.
Soldiers and Families need to know before they
depart for a new installation that they will be
able to find the services necessary for the health
and well-being of all their Family members.
This is part of our promise to Families, for the
sacrifices they make, and our commitment to
Soldiers, whose strength and readiness is rooted
in the strength of their Families.
Support and Defend.
Defender 6
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Casey Garrison unveils new Community Activity Center

By Jim Cunningham
USAG-RC Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON — Soldiers,

Civilians and Family members gathered in
the new Community Activity Center June 26
to see the facilities and to enjoy an afternoon
with a free buffet from Casey Garrison’s
Gateway Club.
The new CAC features a grand lobby with
a check-in desk similar to those found in
grand hotels. The foyer features an internet
café with more than 20 computers waiting for
community members to use and the entire
building is also wired for wireless internet
connection for those who want to bring their
own laptops or notebook computers.
Most of the main features of the new
CAC are along the perimeter of the three
large meeting halls in the center of the
building. On the south end of the building
the community can enjoy a room full of large
screen televisions sporting the latest in video
gaming, while those wishing to play billiards
can find a room full of billiard tables and table
tennis just around the corner. There are 14
large screen televisions in the gaming room
sporting 12 new gaming computers. There Sue Harper (center), 2009 Casey Garrison volunteer of the year, prepares Korean tea with Keisha Mimms (right), also
are six new tournament sized pool tables in a Community Activities Center volunteer, for Soldiers, civilians, and family members attending the CAC Open House
the billiards room with more to come. at the garrison June 26. Those in attendance learned how Korean tea is prepared and how delightful it can taste when
Many of the visitors were quick to praise properly prepared. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
the many advantages the new CAC has over
the previous facility. is coming soon. We have more activities moved. We are doing this event today to let The day was replete with events, many
“This location is near the Casey Main coming and they will gain in number since everyone know we have moved and are open unusual ones like Korean tea serving and
Dining Facility and near the Fire Station, we have actually expanded in our new space for business.” many ordinary such as raffle giveaways.
which is a lot closer to my barracks and on the here.” In the next several weeks there will be Korean style tea was served by Sue Harper,
way to the Post Exchange and Commissary,” Many have been waiting for the reopening, an official ribbon cutting, but for now the last year’s Casey Garrison volunteer of the
said Pfc. Leonard Tovar. “It is definitely in a but have been confused as to where it was new CAC is open and ready to serve the year, and Keisha Mimms, another CAC
better location.” located. Although Hall and her staff have community, she said. volunteer.
Sally Hall, the Casey CAC manager, been busy with banners and other types of “There are now many more Family “This center is located in the right place
said there is much more than what visitors advertising, many are still asking where they oriented activities planned for the summer,” being central to all the activities that happen
initially saw. are and when they will open. Hall said, “so everyone should come in on the garrison grounds,” Hall said. “But
“We are still in the process of settling “We are giving the community a heads up and take notice of the announcements most importantly, the community can
down,” Hall said. “We have new programs to what is coming soon,” Hall said. “Many in and follow the news in the Morning Calm reach us easier and we can serve everyone
coming such as a digital photo lab, which the community do not know we have already newspaper.” easier.”

Danger: Fire chief issues warning about monsoon season hazards

Red Cloud Garrison Fire Department training chief
Robert Garrison points to the dangerous areas on
Rodriguez Range where sudden floods are common
during monsoon season. His message is a simple:
“In light of the tragedies that have happened in
the past few weeks in Arkansas and Oklahoma,
we want to remind everyone that these rivers and
creeks are dangerous. These places all have unique
characteristics that pose hazards. While the river
running through Casey Garrison seems like a brook
today, within minutes, because of the topography,
it can become raging torrents. These areas are
not places you want to play. They all have unique
hazards that can injure or kill you in a moment’s
notice. According to USFK regulations, all Soldiers,
civilians and family members are not supposed to
be in these waters unless it is a Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation event or sponsored in some
way by United States Forces Korea. The other thing
to remember is if you go out and get into trouble in
these waters, you are not only putting yourself at risk,
you are putting first responders at risk also. Even if
you are a good swimmer, you can get into trouble
in these areas because the water is relentless and
will increase its force as the speed of the cascading
waters increase. Please avoid these areas at all
times.” — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham
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News & Notes
Independence Day Celebration
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation will hold an Independence
Day Celebration from noon to 9:30 p.m.,
July 3 at Casey Garrison’s Golf Course Club
Parking Lot and Stewart Field. Headlining the
day’s events are the bands Hoobastank and
Sevendust, the 2nd Infantry Division Band,
Korean cheerleaders, a 2nd Infantry Division
paintball match and a fireworks display at 9
p.m. Other festivities include games, food
eating competitions, a chili cook-off, kid’s
entertainment, field games, balloon art/face
painting for children and the family bazaar.
For more information about the family bazaar,
call 010-8428-8427. For information about
the celebration, call 732-6760 or 732-6723.
VISC Closed
The Visual Information Support Center Office
at Garrison Casey will be closed July 5 and 6
in observance of Independence Day.
First Term Soldier Training
First Term Soldier Training, which is
mandatory for all first-term Soldiers, will
take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
July 6 in the ACS classroom, bldg. 2317.
The class covers budgeting and basic money
management, saving, credit, insurance and
other financial topics. To register, call ACS at
730-3107, 732-7779 or 732-5883.
Army Substance Abuse Training
The Army Substance Abuse Program will
conduct its annual civilian substance abuse
awareness training from 1 to 3 p.m., July 7
in the Casey Garrison Movie Theater. The
training will also be conducted from 1 to
3 p.m., July 9 in the Red Cloud Garrison
Chapel. The training is mandatory for all
U.S. employees. For more information, call
730-4287.
Principles of Personal Finance Training
Principles of Personal Finance training will
be offered from 9 to 11 a.m., July 7 in the
Casey Garrison ACS classroom, bldg. 2317.
To register, call Army Community Services at
730-3107, 732-7779 or 732-5883.
ACS Closed
Army Community Services offices will be
closed from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 8 for
annual organizational planning and training.
For emergency assistance during these
hours, call 732-6622 and your call will be
re-directed.
Commissaries Closed
All commissaries in Warrior Country will
be closed for their annual organization day
July 8. The commissaries will resume their
normal hours of operation on July 9. For more
information, call 732-5377.
Armor, AHA Manager Training
The location of the Armorer/JSIIDS training
scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m., July 8 has been
changed from the Casey Garrison Theater
to bldg. 2362, room 109, at the same time.
Additionally, quarterly AHA manager training
will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 9 by
the Safety Office at G-3 Schools, building 546
on Casey Garrison. For more information,
call 732-7298.
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Foreign language students tour Casey Garrison
By Pfc. Jin Choi
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — Twenty-
four students and five teachers from
Dongducheon Foreign Language High
School visited USAG-Casey June 11 to
tour the garrison.
The students are not traditional
high school students. They hail from
different regions in Korea, attend
the school specifically to learn a
foreign language and only return
to their families on weekends. The
Casey Garrison tour gave them an
opportunity to practice the English
they learned in the classroom.
As they arrived at the United
Services Organization building here,
they were greeted by Lt. Col. Richard
Fromm, garrison commander, and a
Students from Dongducheon Foreign Language School strike a pose with a
few Soldiers from Headquarters and
Staff Sgt. Pearlimac Simmons, a Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment,
Headquarters Detachment, USAG-
USAG Casey Soldier, at Casey Lanes following a tour of the garrison June
Casey.
11. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jin Choi
They were quickly broken into
three groups of eight students, who this building is much better than what we Tank Division near Dragon Valley they
were led by one U.S. Soldier and one have on our campus. It’s usually fun but went bowling in Casey Lanes.
Korean Augmentation to the U.S. sometimes I need my own space.” The U.S. Soldiers who served as
Army Soldier as tour guides. The groups gathered for lunch in the hosts understood the significance of
The tour began by visiting Hanson Gateway Club, where they chatted as the visit and were pleased to show their
Field House, the library and the HHD though they were old friends. guests around the installation.
barracks where the host Soldiers “Those who are participating in today’s “This kind of program is good for
live. The students were particularly tour are getting the opportunity to practice both Korean students and Soldiers,”
eager to look around the barracks what they learn in class,” said Kim Young- said Staff Sgt. Pearlimac Simmons,
because they live in a similar dormitory kwan, chief of the English Education Casey Garrison transportation officer
environment. They visited every room Department, during lunchtime. “This noncommissioned officer in charge. “It
where Soldiers work and play, and the is a place where everyone speaks English is good to show them how we live on
more they saw, the more they were naturally so this place is the right place post as Soldiers in Korea. Where we
surprised. for them. sleep and what do we do for recreation.
“I came on this tour to experience “I brought students here last year, but I am glad we can show them our
where U.S. Soldiers and Korean the students who are participating today culture. It was a great time for me.”
Soldiers work together,” said Kim Kyu- are more enthusiastic and they keep trying Kim Kwang-yoon, an English
hyuk, one of the male students. “I am their English, so I know it is working for teacher at the school, said the tour was
surprised the Soldiers have their own them.” also beneficial for his students.
rooms, not like the Republic Of Korea After lunch they took a windshield of “My students are foreign language
Army, and they spend their free time Casey Garrison and Camp Hovey. The school students so they were interested
well. I didn’t expect Soldiers to have students were curious about everything in meeting Western people and wanted
such nice facilities. they saw and kept the Soldiers busy to practice their English,” he said.
“I share a dormitory room with answering their never ending questions. “They really enjoyed the tour today.”
three other friends and everything in After group pictures in front of the 1st
Soldiers give American Red Cross helping hand
2nd Lt. Smith Dhaiti, C Company,
6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery
platoon leader, reaches in his wallet
to give a donation to Amy Jane
Roller, an American Red Cross
volunteer, during a can fundraiser
June 16 in front of the USAG Casey
Food Court. The fundraiser was to
raise money for the American Red
Cross’ volunteer program. “Our
main program here in Area 1 is our
volunteer program because the
American Red Cross as a whole
is 96 percent run by volunteers,“
said Leah Barber, USAG Casey
American Red Cross assistant
manager. “Last year we had 3,500
hours logged here in Area 1.” The
American Red Cross will hold a hot
dogs and hamburgers fundraiser
later this month by the USAG Casey
Gate 1. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt.
Jamal Walker
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Brandon Sonnenburg, C Battery, 6th Battalion,37th Field Artillery, 2nd Infantry Division, pushes himself for gold during the butterfly portion of a Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation-hosted Swimming Championship at Casey Garrison’s Hanson Field House June 19. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
Charlie Battery dominates swim meet
By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON— Soldiers from
C Battery, 6th Battalion, 37th Field
Artillery, 2nd Infantry Division, took
home 57 medals – more than one-third of
the total awarded – during the Swimming
Championship hosted by Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation June 19
here.
There were three different divisions
in the competition, men’s senior (32 and
up), men’s junior (31 and below) and
the women’s division, which had no age
limit. The competition consisted of 14
Casey teenagers celebrate Army birthday, talk CYSS issues
events and C Btry., 6/37th FA dominated
every event. Medals were handed out by
Christopher Suarez, 6/37th Field Artillery,
2nd Infantry division, to the top three
finishers in each event.
Spencer Underwood, C Btry., 6/37th
FA, carried a lot of weight around his neck
as he took home five gold medals – the
most of any competitor.
Underwood said his unit didn’t have
much time to prepare for the event, but he
was very pleased with the results.
“We only had about a week and a
half to come to the pool to train after
physical training,” he said. “This event
was more about who had the strongest
swimmers and our company proved that
we can come together and shine in these
competition.”
“The competition, in itself, I feel
could have been a little stronger if more
people would have come to compete,”
Underwood said. “I think a lot of people
got discouraged because it is a swimming
event and many people don’t consider
swimming a true competition, but
swimming is a difficult sport to master.
“Swimming takes a lot of endurance,
physical strength and mental strength, and
if you put a lot of athletes like basketball
players or those big football players in the
pool they wouldn’t know what to do.”
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Brandon Sonnenburg and Aaron
Leadingfox, also members of C Btry.,
6/37th FA, took home four gold medals
which gave them the second most gold
medals for the day. These three competitors
accounted for a combined 15 medals.
“ This was a really fun event,”
Underwood said. “It’s a good thing that
our company is a very ‘participation
oriented’ company, these events bring
everybody together and we truly have a
good time. Hopefully FMWR can provide
more of these competitive events and
possibly give us the opportunity to win
prizes. I think even more people would
come out then.”
Tony Nanes (top center), the
Army Community Services Child,
Youth and School Services sports
director, leads a discussion with
garrison teenagers from private and
Department of Defense Education
Activity schools about what teens
need from CYSS and how the
organization can better apply the
services it already has in place. The
barbecue was held to celebrate the
235th Army Birthday in the United
Services Organization pavilion on
Casey Garrison June 18. Three
of the youths will go to Hawaii this
month to discuss those subjects
with teenagers from Army garrisons
throughout the Pacific during a
Youth Leadership Forum sponsored
by CYSS. — U.S. Army photo by
Jim Cunningham
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EDGE! offers art, adventure and more for Yongsan teenagers
A dash of this, a dash of that, put it in a bowl, knead it with your hands and what do you get? Cookies, traditional Korean cookies to be exact. These students learn how to make a honey based Korean cookie
that looks and tastes like candy from EDGE! sponsored Korean Chefs. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rick Canfield
By Spc. Rick Canfield
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — There
is no reason to be bored this summer
for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan 6th
through 12th graders. The Excel Develop
Grow Experience Program, also known
as EDGE!, kicked off June 7. It’s a great
way for youth to find variety and learn
something new through extracurricular
activities.
“Child Youth and School Services’
partnership with Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation provides 100%
free programs Monday through Friday
for young adults through the EDGE!
Program,” enthusiastically explained
Brandon Carr, Yongsan Workforce Prep
Specialist. “We try to create a four part
series for each class we introduce.”
The pottery class at the Arts and Crafts
building helps to develop hidden talents
in our youth. These classes are at various
locations around Yongsan with each class
starting a new theme every week.
“This is just a teaser program to get kids
interested in arts and crafts,” said FMWR
Partnership Specialist Sonnie Champigny.
“I am enthusiastic about the program.
I wish we had these classes when I was
a kid.”
Students in the EDGE! pottery class for
this particular night designed coil pots
with nearly every participant dedicating
their designs and inscriptions to their
parents. Some in the shapes of hearts
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and others in traditional shapes, but the
pots seemed to be filled with love as the
young adults rolled, kneaded and molded
the clay into unique works of art.
“We are bringing more activities to
EDGE! like the skateboard clinic,”
Carr said. “Ten Korean professional
skateboarders who just competed in
Shanghai this last month will be here in
July. The local group ‘Stunt B’ will be
teaching tricks.”
Other popular classes include Traditional
Korean Cookie Making and Skateboard
Decorating. “We have four different
categories to choose from in EDGE,”
Champigny said. “Art EDGE! Fit EDGE!
and Life EDGE! for the 11 to 18-year-
olds and Adventure EDGE! for the 15 to
18-year-olds.”
“Adventure EDGE! will be starting soon
for our older youth. We have plans for
this summer to include, which is still in
the planning phase, white water rafting,
bungee jumping, paintball, wall climbing
and things of that nature,” said Carr.
“Those will be longer trips where we can
actually leave the base and experience
Korea. Additionally, we are eager to do
a Life Guard Program and Auto Repair
101 for our older teens. Monday through
Friday there is always something going on
at the EDGE!”
For more information call FMWR/
EDGE! representative Brandon Carr at
738-8113/3406, or stop by room 120B, EDGE! sponsored pottery classes mold the minds of Yongsan youth through the creation of pottery. The
in the ACS building. young lady can feel her work take shape with every turn of the pottery wheel. — U.S. Army photo by Spc.
Rick Canfield
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News & Notes
Walker Center Reservations
Reservations are required to stay at the
Walker Center. Please email walkercenter@
korea.army.mil for the required reservation
form.
Become a Facebook Fan
The American Red Cross at USAG Yongsan
now has its own Facebook page. Become a
fan today and learn about upcoming events,
find volunteer opportunities, view photos, and
post your own comments. Just search for
“American Red Cross USAG Yongsan”.
Healthcare Community 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.
Bowling Laser Light Show
The show is on Friday, 9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.
and Saturday, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. with live DJ on
Saturday at Yongsan Lanes. For information,
call 723-7830.
Free Spinning Bike Classes
The classes are on Tuesday-Thursday, 6 a.m.
and Monday-Thursday, 5:15 p.m. at Collier
Field House. For information, call 738-8608.
Free Yoga Classes
The classes are on Tuesday and Thursday -
8:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m. at Collier Field House/
Hannam Gym, Saturday - 9 a.m. at Collier
Field House, and Monday and Wednesday -
6 p.m. at Hannam Gym. For information, call
736-4588.
Free Pilate Classes
The classes are on every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Trent
Gym. For information, call 724-8466.
Sas Open Recreation
Open Recreation for only 1st-5th Graders
will be held the first Saturday of each month
at SAS, Bldg. 4211. For information, call
738-3051.
Club Beyond
Club Beyond meets every Tuesday night
from 6:30-8 p.m. in the South Post Chapel.
The club is for students in 6th-12th grade.
For information, call 010-5797-0631.
Live D.J. Night
The live D.J. night with Jazz and Old
School Music is on every Thursday, 8 p.m.
- 11 p.m. and Friday, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Main
Post Club. For information, call 723-8785.
Tricare Online
Beneficiaries living in Korea should verify
their enrollment in TRICARE Overseas
Program Prime. Log onto www.tricareonline.
com. For information, call 736-7236.
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. Need
advice about a teen who may already
be abusing meds? Call the Adolescent
Substance Abuse Counseling Services for
confidential advice at 738-4579.
For a complete list of community
information news and notes, visit the
USAG Yongsan official web site at
http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
USAG YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM
IMCOM Korea recognizes outstanding safety contributions
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The Army’s
observance of National Safety Month
in June presented commanders with
opportunities to emphasize the importance
of risk management and to recognize
safety programs. Installation Management
Command Korea Commanding General
Brig. Gen. John Uberti did just that on
June 18.
“One of the important things in our
business is that we recognize excellence and
we recognize achievement,” said Uberti.
“We’ve talked over the last two years about
creating a safe, healthy environment and
well being, but at some point you’ve got to
back up your words with action. This is just
a small way to help put some visibility on
the program and to make sure that all those
folks out there, the 6,000 or so folks on any Installation Management Command Korea Commanding General Brig. Gen. John Uberti (left) and
Garrison Commander Col. David Hall (right) present Outstanding Safety Management Awards to United
given day that uphold our organization
States Army Garrison Red Cloud, Yongsan, Humphreys and Daegu June 18. — U.S. Army photo by
understand that yes, we are watching.” Sgt. Opal Vaughn
It takes many resources to keep not only
an installation, but a nation safe. There recognize that we are out there doing things So to recognize exceptional Garrison
are those that we see on a daily basis like right and making a conservative effort to safety performance, Uberti gave out
firefighters, military police and security reduce the risks to our work force, to our several plaques of recognition for accident
guards at each gate entrance. Then there are community and that everyone has to take reduction, outstanding safety performance
those that no one sees but are still an integral some ownership,” Uberti stated. “But it and management to United States Army
part of the organization. gives you an opportunity to say look this Garrison Red Cloud, USAG Yongsan,
“The challenge of a safety program is that is important and look what we did, look USAG Humphreys and USAG Daegu.
you don’t know the reason that you had no what our team did because it takes from the “I just wanted to say thanks to all of you
fatalities last week – is it luck, is it skill, is KGS-3, GS-3 laborer, all the way up to me. for what you are doing in this area and keep
it the safety program or a combination of Everyone has to be on their game doing their
— See SAFETY, Page 12 —
all three – so there still has to be a way to part in order to get these reductions.”
President Barack Obama honors Seoul American Middle School 8th graders
Seoul American Middle School 8th graders are honored with the President’s Awards for Educational Excellence and Achievement, during a ceremony at the
high school auditorium on June 17. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon
By Pfc. Choe Yong-joon “This is a very prestigious time of the students who show growth in any particular
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs school year by ending one chapter of life kind of subject area.
and starting an even more exciting next As their names were called, recipients
YONGSAN GARRISON — Outstanding chapter,” said Dinges during his opening approached the podium to receive their
Seoul American Middle School 8th remarks. “Commemorating your new awards and take group photos, followed by
graders were honored with the President’s chapter, we will present President’s Awards Student Council President Joseph Waller’s
Awards for Educational Excellence and to outstanding students who have shown speech.
Achievement, during a ceremony at the many years of hard work, dedication, “Today, our last day to attend Seoul
high school auditorium on June 17. persistence and diligence on academics.” American Middle School is a day for
Recipients – 43 for Educational Excellence In order to earn a President’s Award for remembering the friendly body of students,
and 3 for Achievement - received a Educational Excellence, students have to teachers and school staff,” said Waller.
certificate, a congratulatory letter from maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA for 6th, 7th “Middle School has prepared all of us,
President Barack Obama and a school coin and 8th grades; as well as score 90% or individually and as a team, in a great
after shaking hands with SAMS Principal higher on the TerraNova Test in Language, educational environment. I’m sure all of
David Dinges, in keeping with the military Math or Reading. The President’s Award — See SAMS, Page 12 —
tradition. for Educational Achievement is given to
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Strong Beginnings prepares the littlest grads for kindergarten

Messages
to Col. Hall
By Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs

Send Garrison Commander Col. David Hall a shout out be-

fore his change of command on July 8th. He will be heading
to Afghanistan shortly thereafter. How have you seen the
garrison improve? Has a certain program made a difference
in your life? Just want to say goodbye? Find out what more
than 3,300 Yongsan community members are talking about
by becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.
com/youryongsan! (Comments are kept in their original
form)

Lisa Poplawski
Facebook Fan

I appreciate the new traffic lights that were installed
on South Post. They have improved the flow of traf-
fic tremendously, for the most part. Be safe in Af-
ghanistan. Thank you for your service and to your
family for theirs.
Michele Maestaz
Dykstra
Facebook Fan
I believe our 2 years here have been enhanced by
Col. Hall’s command of this post. He always had our
best interest at heart and willingly listened to our
gripes and suggestions. He and his wife, Beth Anne,
were a great asset to this garrison and they will both
be missed. Thank you Col. and Mrs. Hall!
The first group of students to graduate from Strong Beginnings, a program that prepares preschool children for kindergarten
by teaching them fundamental skills, receive their certificates at the School Age Services building June 11. — U.S. Army photo
by Pvt. Hong Moo-sun
By Pvt. Hong Moo-sun perspective, but kindergarten etiquette, encouraging kids
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs to have the sense of propriety to become well-rounded
individuals when they complete the program.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Excited about finishing but sad Parent representative Wisty Battles delivered opening
about leaving, the first group of students to graduate from remarks to the graduating class.
Strong Beginnings received their certificates at the School “Look at all of your wonderful 4 and 5-year-olds; they
Age Services building June 11. are ready to move to what we call the big kid school. The
Strong Beginnings is a program that prepares preschool first day of school is really the first on the 13 year ladder of
children for kindergarten by helping them learn fundamental education and one of the greatest thing as parents we can
skills - recognize and recite the alphabet, write down do, is to be involved.”
numbers, write their first and last names and understand Our children will grow up learning life and the world
the foundations of math, literacy and science.
The class provides not only academic knowledge and — See KINDERGARTEN, Page 12 —
Red Devils Fans unite as they cheer for the nation

Hai-Wen Chu
Facebook Fan

Thank you Col. Hall for the great dog playground.

That’s the best place for our 4-leg family members
to run free and socialize with one another (as well
as the two-leg members).

JoLinda
Flemister
Facebook Fan

Col Hall, I would just like to say THANK YOU for all of
your effort and hard work. I personally appreciate your
commitment to improving life here for all of us.
Soccer fans gather near Banpo Bridge June 17, to watch South Korea take on Argentina in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South
Africa. — Courtesy photo by Iris Beca
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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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SAFETY
the buzz going on the safety program. That
is what really makes a difference, engaged
leadership and all of you are engaged and
you need to get the people below you
SAMS
us have enjoyed our school years and come
one step closer to our bright future.”
It’s very rewarding and I have a nice
feeling about being recognized by the whole
Garrison and achieving such a prestigious
award. I think the reason I received this
award is because of my persistence and hard
KINDERGARTEN
is a wonderful place, so for now to the
graduating class of 2023, may the future
always bring happiness, Battles added.
Following her remarks, 65 graduates sang
three songs learned in class and received their
diplomas one by one from teachers, while
proud parents took pictures.
“It was very nice of CYSS officers to offer
such classes to pre-kindergarten kids,” said
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engaged. That’s what you really want to have,
to have this grow up and down,” Uberti
concluded.
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work throughout all my school years, said
Charles Mitchell, a President’s Award for
Educational Excellence recipient.
For more information about the President’s
Awards, contact SAMS Supervisory
Management Services Specialist Susan
Darden at 736-7364.
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Jessica Rich, mother of 5-year-old graduate
Emma Huffman. “Emma learned a lot
through the class such as math, science,
counting and everything. I think she is
perfectly ready to step forward now.”
For more information about Strong
Beginnings, contact Child, Youth and
School Services at 738-2311.
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IMCOM Korea top warriors named
By Dave Palmer
IMCOM Korea Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — For the
12 finalists of the Installation Management
Command Korea Best Warrior Competition,
the preparation began months in advance, with
the final round looking a bit like a week on the
set of the popular TV show Survivor.
The warriors competed in the Army Physical
Fitness Test, Warrior Training Tasks, land
navigation, weapons qualification, written essay
and an oral assessment board.
Unlike Survivor, there are three eventual
winners: KATUSA of the Year, Soldier of the
Year and NCO of the Year. The KATUSA
category is unique to Korea, the acronym stands
for, Korean Augmentation to the US Army. The
KATUSA Soldiers have served alongside US
Servicemembers since July 1950.
The 2010 winners are: NCO of the Year,
Cpl. Matthew Anderson; KATUSA of the Year,
Cpl. Kim Ki-dong; and Soldier of the Year, Pfc.
Thomas Stout Jr.
Stout is an Air Traffic Control Operator
assigned to USAG Humphreys. He is married
and plans a military career.
Kim is an Administrative Specialist assigned
to USAG Yongsan. He is currently pursuing
a degree in Economics/Statistics at Carnegie
NOTICE: The Visual Information Support Center Offices, VISC, at United States Army Garrisons Casey, Yongsan,
Humphreys and Daegu will be closed July 5-6, 2010 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.
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Mellon University and hopes to one day work
for the United Nations.
Anderson is a Chaplain Assistant assigned to
the IMCOM Korea Religious Retreat Center.
He is also planning a career in the military and
summed up his military experience to date in
the essay portion of the competition: “I have
been placed in a line of direct responsibility
and accountability to accept the torch when my
senior leaders pass it to me.”
Just like in Survivor, the tribe has spoken;
these three young Soldiers will all carry the torch
of leadership proudly in their careers and life.
To recognize their accomplishments each
Soldier received an Army Commendation
Medal, a cashiers check and a Coin of Excellence
from the IMCOM Korea Commander, Brig.
Gen. John Uberti.
IMCOM Korea Command Sergeant Major,
Command Sgt. Maj. David Abbott oversaw (left) IMCOM Korea Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. David Abbott names the
the competition which sends the two US winners of the Top Warrior Competition in a ceremony at the Dragon Hill Lodge on June 17. They
Soldiers forward to the IMCOM Headquarters are, from left to right, Soldier of the Year, Pfc. Thomas Stout Jr., KATUSA of the Year, Cpl. Kim Ki-
competition, with the ultimate goal of having dong, and NCO of the Year, Cpl. Matthew Anderson. — US Army photo by Cpl. Park Kab-rock
competitors reach the Army’s Best Warrior
Competition Sept. 28 - Oct. 3, 2010 at Ft. Lee, Statue. presented an NCOA Certificate of
Virginia. • Area I US Army Sergeants Major Achievement and various gifts.
Several fraternal organizations also paid Association presented a Warrior These warriors and the nine finalists have
tribute to these warriors; Plaque. clearly answered the call for selfless service and
• Area IV US Army Sergeants Major • Dragon Hill Chapter of the Non- sacrifice. The other nine finalists also received a
Association presented a Warrior commissioned Officers Association Coin of Excellence from Uberti.
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New deputy commander assumes duties at CFC

By Walter T. Ham IV
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Gen.
Jung Seung-jo assumed the duties as the
deputy commander of Combined Forces
Command and commander of Ground
Component Command at the assumption
of command ceremony held June 24 here
at Knight Field.
The ceremony was attended by senior
leaders from ROK-U.S. Alliance, including
8th U.S. Army Commanding General Lt.
Gen. Joseph F. Fil, Jr., and Command Sgt.
Maj. Robert A. Winzenried, command
sergeant major for United Nations
Command, Combined Forces Command,
U.S. Forces Korea and 8th Army.
Gen. Walter L. Sharp, commander of
United Nations Command, Combined
Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea,
welcomed the incoming deputy commander
and passed the Ground Component
Command Colors to him, signifying the
assumption of command.
“We are privileged to have such an
accomplished, able and hard working leader
as our new deputy commander,” said Sharp.
“My former deputy commander General
Hwang left a very strong team, and I know
General Jung will forge an even stronger
team that can deter and can defeat any
current and future threats.”
Sharp expressed his determination to
build an even stronger alliance and to deter
external threats.
“General Jung, welcome to Combined
Forces Command, we have many challenges
ahead of us but I know that together we can
attack all of them,” said Sharp.
“Our alliance will continue to be stronger
and the Korean Peninsula and Northeast
Asia will be secured due to the combined
efforts of our two nations. We go together.
‘Katchi Kapsida,’” said Sharp. Gen. Walter Sharp (left), the senior U.S. military commander in Korea, and incoming CFC Deputy
Jung thanked Sharp, the former deputy Commander Gen. Jung Seung-jo salute at the June 24 assumption of command ceremony on
commander and everyone who participated Yongsan Garrison. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Song Chang-do
in the ceremony.
“I’m deeply honored to be appointed as
the deputy commander of Combined Forces Basketball legend visits JSA
Command, which plays an essential role in
securing peace in Korea,” said Jung. “The
Korea and U.S. alliance has to be stronger
than ever to stand against the threat that
is directly posed to our world and to this
nation.”

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USAG Red Cloud Legal Center
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of financial recovery with a few easy steps.
What is FRV? The Full Replacement
Value (FRV) Program is a new benefit for
service members and DoD civilians that allows
them to recover the full replacement value of
destroyed and damaged personal property as a
result of a DoD-sponsored move. The claim
is made directly to the mover, known as the
Transportation Service Provider (TSP).
What can I do to protect my belongings
during a PCS move? Take photos of as
many items as you can before your shipment,
particularly any fragile or high-value items, which
you can use to support your claim if anything is
lost or damaged during the move. Also ensure
that the movers accurately list all high-value items
and that they do not exaggerate existing damage
to your property on their forms.
What should I do when I receive my
property? Inspect your property before the
movers leave. At the minimum, check the
exterior of the boxes to identify any damage
that could indicate mishandling. Have a copy of
your inventory so you can account for all boxes.
Indicate any damage on the pink form that the
movers will provide you (DD Form 1840/R).
How do I file to receive full replacement
value? You must submit your pink form (DD
Form 1840/R) to the delivering TSP within 75
days of delivery to give notice of your claim. But
your claim is not complete when you file your
pink form. You must make your claim official
by submitting DD Form 1844 to the TSP within
9 months of delivery. Include a description of
the lost or damaged items and all substantiating
documents, including photos and receipts if
available. Your local Military Claims Office
(MCO) can assist you with your claim, but you
are not required to go through the MCO.
Should I dispose of damaged items? Do
not dispose of any damaged items until you are
satisfied with your claim, or until the MCO
advises you to do so.
Do I need to obtain estimates? You do not
need to obtain estimates of repair in order to file
your claim with the TSP. The TSP is responsible
for that.
What if I do not hear from the TSP after
I file? The TSP must respond to you within 60
days of receipt of the claim. However, if 30 days
pass and you have not heard from the TSP, you
can take action by going to your local MCO for
adjudication. The MCO might be able to pay
you for the depreciated value of your damaged
property and can then try to recover the FRV for
you directly from the carrier.
What if I am unsatisfied with the TSP’s
treatment of my claim? If you believe the TSP’s
settlement is insufficient, you can consult with
your local MCO to determine whether a larger
settlement is possible. You should also report
any complaints about the TSP to your local
transportation office, which can temporarily
suspend or permanently disqualify a TSP as a
carrier.
What if I miss the deadlines for FRV? You
can still receive compensation for your lost or
damaged goods by filing a claim with your local
claims office. You must file with the MCO
within 2 years of delivery. However, keep in
mind that the military can only reimburse you for
the depreciated value of the goods, not the FRV,
so you are likely to receive a larger settlement
through the FRV Program by filing directly to
the carrier within their deadlines.
Good luck with your next PCS move, and
keep these tips in mind to protect your personal
property both before and after your trip.
Claims offices are available to assist you:
USAG Red Cloud at 732-6017, USAG Casey
at 730-3687, USAG Humphreys at 753-8747
and USAG Daegu at 768-6631.
Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West demonstrates some of the techniques that made
him one of the first NBA players to score 25,000 points. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt.
Lee Seung-soo, 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs.
By Walter T. Ham IV
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
JOINT SECURITY AREA, Panmunjom —
A legendary Los Angeles Lakers player, coach and
general manager visited the Korean DMZ and
met with United Nations Command Security
Battalion Soldiers here June 24.
Jerry West, a 14-time NBA All Star, and
his wife Karen West visited the most forward
deployed military post in South Korea during
the week of the 60th anniversary of the Korean
War.
The NBA champion and Olympic gold
medalist said he was honored to meet with the
Soldiers who maintain security inside the world’s
most heavily armed border.
West toured Conference Row in the Joint
Security Area where the Military Demarcation
Line divides the two Koreas and ate lunch with
Soldiers on Camp Bonifas.
“I’ve always had respect for the military.
But seeing something like this, it’s been great,”
said West.
During a visit to the basketball court at the
post gymnasium, West thanked the ROK and
U.S. Soldiers there for their service and gave
them some pointers on how to improve their
game.
As 2nd Lt. Greg Gifford attempted to stop
him, West demonstrated some of the footwork
that had made him one of the NBA’s all-time
leading scorers.
“I like you,” said West, as he glided past
Gifford and went to the hoop.
UNCSB-JSA Commander Lt. Col. Edward
Taylor said hosting Jerry West at Camp Bonifas
was a great experience.
“It’s a real honor and a real privilege to have
an American sports legend, Jerry West, a hall of
famer, come all this way to actually take the time
to talk with us, to give us a basketball clinic, to
coach us,” said Taylor. “I’m really in awe as I
stand here and I’m watching Jerry West talk to us
about shooting and dribbling, the fundamentals
of basketball, right here in our little gym just a
few hundred meters from the DMZ.”
For West, his first trip to the Republic of
Korea had an especially poignant meaning. His
brother, Sgt. David West, died in action during
the Korean War in 1951 when he was only 12.
“Losing someone is devastating but it is
gratifying to see what has happened here,” said
West. “To look around, to see this country the
way it is today, it’s been a powerful experience
for me.”
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services

Collective Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 10 a.m. Stanley Chapel Contemporary Sunday 9:30 a.m. South Post Chapel 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Contemporary 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Gospel 12:15 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Gospel Sunday 12:15 a.m. South Post Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana KATUSA Contemporary
Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Casey United Pentecostal Korean KATUSA
12:30 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
COGIC KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Catholic Services
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Mass Catholic Services
Seventh-Day Adventist M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Mass
KATUSA Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Casey Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel
Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey Chapel
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel
Nondenominational
Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel spectrum of operations from armistice to war.

Jewish Jewish Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Friday 6:30 p.m. West Casey Chapel Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
for helpful links and information

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

USAG Yongsan Chaplains USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud Chaplains USAG Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 753-7274 sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-7998 milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 753-7042 alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6169 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
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This is how Yongsan community members enjoy Summer!

Air Force and Navy buddies go rafting at Mount Sorak, South of Inje, during the Memorial Day Weekend. — Courtesy photo by Ryan Gassman

Mathew Burchett and Holly Harrison-Burchett visit Lotte World June 26. Lotte World
is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea and it set the Guinness World
Record for largest indoor theme park. Lotte World can be easily accessed from
Jamsil Station, on Line 2 and Line 8 of the Seoul Subway. (left) - Courtesy photo by
Holly Harrison-Burchett; Tami Stout Richter has a great time with family members at
Seoul Grand Park May 30. Seoul Grand Park has numerous facilities, including hills
and hiking trails, a zoo, an amusement park and a rose garden. (top) - Courtesy photo
by Tami Stout Richter
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Ribbon cutting for new Stork’s Nest facility

On Monday, June 28, The Friends of
the Stork’s Nest hosted a ribbon cutting
ceremony, unveiling the latest addition
to the Stork’s Nest lodging. Building
4030, located beside 1st Readiness Center,
provides five new Stork’s Nest suites,
completely remodeled with new furniture
and appliances.
The Friends of the Storks Nest is a
private organization chartered to raise funds
and support the Storks Nest, a temporary,
free lodging facility for expectant mothers
living outside Yongsan who plan to deliver
at Brian Allgood Army Community
Hospital.
Many soon-to-be mothers choose to
deliver at their local Host Nation Partner
Hospital. However, expectant mothers
from Area I, Osan, USAG Humphreys,
and Chinhae who choose to deliver at
BAACH reside at the Stork’s Nest for the
last two weeks of their pregnancy. These
five new suites will provide an even more
comfortable setting for our USFK Families
as they await the birth of their new born.
The Friends of the Stork’s Nest would
like to thank the many generous donors
who made this wonderful service for USFK
Service Members and Families possible.
Renovations of the current Stork’s Nest
facilities are planned for the near future.
For more information on the Stork’s
Nest, please visit the 65th Medical Brigade’s Mrs. Sue Clark, Outgoing President of The Friends of the Storks Nest, and COL Bret Ackerman,
website at www.korea.amedd.army.mil. 121 CSH/BAACH Commander cut the ribbon to the new Stork’s Nest Facility, BLDG 4030.

Eighth Army food service competition

the Eighth Army food service sergeant major,
judged numerous areas of the food service site
to include the mobile kitchen tent, dining tent,
sanitation site, rations operations and control,
incineration site and the ability of the company
to maintain a secure perimeter.
“We are looking for proper training and a
realistic set-up based on what was available to the
soldiers,” said Davis. “We want to ensure soldiers
take something away from the exercise.”
“It was a good learning experience,” said
Spc. James Holdsworth, 55th MP food service
specialist. “I learned how to set-up a lot of the
sites.”
Spc. James Holdsworth and Pfc. Parese Spc. Antonio Davis, 55th MP food service
Smith, 55th Military Police Company food specialist, said it was his first time working in the
service specialists, prepare and serve field sanitation site and dealing with the soakage
breakfast in the mobile kitchen tent. pit but is grateful for the opportunity to learn.
Story and photo by Sgt. Megan Garcia Sgt. 1st Class Catherine Catano, the senior
501st SBDE Public Affairs food operations sergeant, gives all the credit to
her soldiers.
CAMP CARROLL — The 55th Military “If it wasn’t for the motivation of the soldiers,
Police Company competed in the Eighth Army we wouldn’t have made it,” said Cantano. “Even
Philip A. Connelly Competition (Field Portion) though the main inspection was geared around
Monday at the North Star Range near Camp the cooks, we had 40 other MOS out here
Stanley. to support them. It’s the soldiers that did it.
The competition, which measured the Motivation was the key.”
company’s ability to maintain food service “We are here to support our battles, the
operations in a field environment, came to a cooks,” said Pfc. Brent O’Neill, a 55th MP
close Monday after judges from Eighth Army military police specialist. “We want to show our
inspected the site. support and help out.”
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Don Urie, the Eighth The company has won at the Eighth Army
Army food advisor, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Davis, level seven years in a row.
Part-time Radiologist Full-time Radiologist
Period of Performance: 1 August 2010 Period of Performance: 1 August 2010
- 31 July 2011 with four option years,12 - 31 July 2011 with four option years, 40
hours per week hours per week
Place of Performance: Brian Allgood Place of Performance: Brian Allgood
Army Community Army Community
Hospital (BAACH)/121st Combat Hospital (BAACH)/121st Combat
Support Hospital (CSH), Yongsan, Seoul, Support Hospital (CSH), Yongsan, Seoul,
Korea Qualification Requirement: Korea Qualification Requirement:
1. Education - A medical studies institute 1. Education - A medical studies institute
meeting the standards for Accreditation of meeting the standards for Accreditation of
Medical Education Programs leading to Medical Education Programs leading to
the degree of Doctor of Medicine (DM) or the degree of Doctor of Medicine (DM) or
Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). The contractor Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). The contractor
must have graduated from Residency must have graduated from Residency
Program accredited by the council on Program accredited by the council on
Resident Education in Diagnostic Radiology Resident Education in Diagnostic Radiology
and a current unrestricted license to practice and a current unrestricted license to practice
medicine in a least one state of the United medicine in a least one state of the United
States, Board certified by the American States, Board certified by the American
Board of Radiology. Board of Radiology.
Closing date is July 16, 2010. Call (DSN) 737-6615 for more information.
Namsan summit run
Eighth U.S. Army officers ran to the top of Namsan Mountain in Seoul June 24. U.S. Army
photo by Pfc. Hong Yoon-ki, 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs.
By Pfc. Hong Yoon-ki
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
SEOUL — Eighth U.S. Army officers hiked to the summit of Namsan Mountain here June 24
for a special physical fitness training session.
Starting from Gate 20 on Yongsan Garrison at 6 a.m., more than 80 officers ran up the steep steps
of the mountain to the summit where the tallest tower in Korea stands, the Seoul Tower.
After the run, the participants gathered for a group photo to commemorate the last Seoul Tower
hike led by Col. Lewis F. Setliff III, 8th Army chief of staff.
Setliff will soon move to Hawaii and assume the duties of chief of staff for U.S. Army, Pacific.
How to secure your computer from an online attack
Using the junction boxes that include Stateful Packet
supplied by service providers Inspection firewalls.
are fairly easy to install and will Require user names and
help insulate you from online strong passwords. Apply
attack because the boxes are for both direct and remote
hardware conduits that connect access to the VoIP network,
your phone directly to massive, and keep all your operating
corporate servers, which then system software updated. You
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own computer, here is the best also applies to Smartphones
way to protect it from attack: and any other wireless data transmission
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passwords private and limit access to the Use dedicated VoIP computers: Consider
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can further increase security by allowing only computers.
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to make and receive VoIP calls. provider. There have been many new providers
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checks. For networked computers, use routers discounts for friends and family.
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Barker assumes 2 CAB command

By Spc. Timothy N. Oberle
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Colonel
Joseph A. Bassani Jr., outgoing commander
of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade,
handed the reins of one of the Army’s elite
aviation brigades to incoming commander,
Col. James T. Barker, during a change of
command ceremony, here, June 29.
The ceremony began with an awards
presentation, where Bassani received
numerous awards from both U.S. and
Republic of Korea military leaders. He then
gave a short speech, thanking everyone
for their support during his time here in
Korea.
The change of command ceremony then
took place at “Tiger” ramp, where Maj. Gen.
Michael S. Tucker, 2nd Infantry Division
commander, passed the brigade colors to
Barker.
Bassani, headed to an assignment as the
executive officer at U.S. Army Central/Third
U.S. Army, Fort McPherson, Ga., promised
those in attendance that his speech would
not last over 120 seconds and he made
good on his word, but was still able to
convey a long lasting message to everyone
in the brigade and to all of those who he
had worked with here in the “Land of the
Morning Calm.”
He thanked the 2nd CAB Soldiers for
their hard work and assured Barker of their
dedication and commitment to the brigade,
by saying, “Jim, these Soldiers will never
let you down. They will follow you to hell
and back.”
Following Bassani’s speech, Barker,
coming to the brigade after graduating from
the Naval War College, in Newport, R.I.,
provided brief remarks.
He began by thanking Bassani for his
hospitality in welcoming the Barker family
to the peninsula and then addressed the
Soldiers.
“This brigade has a stellar reputation as
a mission ready unit,” he said. “A long and
honored standing tradition of excellence
proves your worth to our nation. I am
confident that we will continue to excel.” Colonel James T. Barker, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade incoming commander, leads his staff
As for his future plans for 2nd CAB, he on a review of the troops during the change of command ceremony June 29. — U.S. Army
added, “The 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade photo by Spc. Timothy N. Oberle
has a great reputation and I wouldn’t want
to be the guy to change things for the sake for a long time.” Hawaii. During his command, the unit
of changing them. I mean, of course, I will Barker was commissioned an armor officer deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq for 15 months.
evaluate things and imprint some of my in 1988 from Arizona State University. His Following that command, he was assigned
personality in time, but we will continue to previous assignments include: commander as the Senior Aviation Trainer at the Joint
march to the very high standards and great of 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels,
traditions that the 2nd CAB has sustained 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Germany.

ROK, U.S. Soldiers conduct joint training

By Cpl. Joon Woo Baek for the 55th. “This time, the Foxtrot “It makes me feel good because I know said. “We showed them our procedures,
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Company, 3-2 GSAB, was also able to what I just taught [the ROK Soldiers] can be and they showed us theirs in setting up our
join us in the Rodeo exercise, and it was a taught to their future Soldiers,” he said. “It equipment and it sped up the process. As Air
ICHEON — The 4-58th Airfield great opportunity for us to learn from the will keep on going down the line and that Traffic Controllers, we have to be the first
Operations Battalion, along with Foxtrot advanced equipment and tactical training will make everybody a better Soldier.” one on sight to set up and it really helps to
Company, 3-2 General Support Aviation of the U.S. Army.” Sgt. Timothy Jones, the facility chief for share ideas and save time. What I learned
Battalion, and the Republic of Korea Army’s Specialist David Anderson, the shift ATC facilities from Foxtrot Company, 3-2 about the ROK Army is that they are very
55th Air Traffic Control Battalion, Army leader of the ATNAVICS setup from 4-58 GSAB, said the training helped validate helpful. They like to work with us and we
Aviation Operations Command, conducted AOB, explained to the ROK Soldiers the what they know. like to work with them and it works well.
the first joint Air Traffic Control Rodeo details concerning the setup and operation “Foxtrot Company, 3-2 GSAB, and the They want to help us as much as we want
exercise at G-510 training area, in Icheon, of the equipment. 4-58 AOB have the same equipment,” he to help them.”
June 23.
The event also included a Warrior Tasks
competition.
During the Air Traffic Control exercise,
the 4-58 AOB and 3-2 GSAB Soldiers
competed in setting up a mobile Air Traffic
Navigation Integration and Coordination
System (ATNAVICS) to prepare for a
scenario where the Air Traffic Control tower
had been destroyed or when the tower
needs to be set up in a field environment.
The ROK Army Soldiers also participated,
learning how to operate the ATNAVICS
equipment and coordinate with their own.
The Warrior Task competition took
place at a separate location from the ATC
Rodeo Exercise. That competition included
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and
Nuclear training, Evaluating a Casualty and
Performing First Aid and Land Navigation.
A Noncommissioned Officer in charge
of each station graded the contestants
on task performance and gave feedback
on what went well and what needed
improvement. The ROK Army sergeants
major were impressed with the realism of
the competition and its equipment.
“After we established a relationship with
the 4-58 AOB, we had sports activities, joint
training, and friendship events together,” From left, Republic of Korea Army Master Sgt. Lee In-woo, 55th Air Traffic Control Battalion, and Spc. David Anderson, 4-58th Airfield Operations
said Maj. Lim Jae-yong, S-2/S-3 officer Battalion, attempt to position the ATNAVICS HUMVEE level with the ground. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Joon Woo Baek
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News & Notes

VISC Closed For Training Holiday
The Visual Information Support Center
Humphreys-Daegu will be closed July 3 to 6, in
observance of the training holiday. This applies
to VISC offices in all other areas as well. Normal
operations will resume on July 7. For more
information, call 753-8010.

Housing, ACS Change Office Hours

Effective July 1, the USAG-Humphreys Housing
office hours of operation will be Monday to
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will close
for lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., daily.
Army Community Service operating hours are
now 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Retiree Appreciation Day Set

USAG-Humphreys is hosting a Retiree
Appreciation Day, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m., in the Super Gym. There will be information
tables, a free meal, door prizes, entertainment
and more. For more information, call 753-3872
or 753-5786.

Rec Annex Open

Summer is fast approaching, but what can you
do around USAG-Humphreys to not be bored?
You can work it out and play a basketball game
with your friends at the Rec Annex, Bldg. 111,
next to the Post Theater. This multi-recreational
facility opened recently and is designed to be a
place for kids to work out, enjoy the basketball
courts and other sports equipment. Before
use, patrons must be briefed on the rules and From left, Sarah Jane Levine, Cassi Boyer and Alaura Stelker sit with some of the Hanwha Eagle cheerleaders, June 26, during a Korean Professional
regulations and children under 10 must be Baseball League game. About 100 people from the USAG-Humphreys community attended. — U.S. Army photo by Steven Ryan
accompanied by an adult. For more information,
call 753-5601.

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Update

Operating hours for the Fire Extinguisher
Maintenance shop are Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m. The shop is
located behind the main fire station. Unit-owned
extinguishers are the unit’s responsibility for
servicing. However, the USAG-Humphreys
Fire Department will inspect and seal unit-
owned extinguishers at no charge. For more
information, call 753-6175.
Pediatric Care Limited During Summer
Please be advised that there will be limited
access to pediatric care at the Humphreys
Health Clinic throughout the summer. If
community members experience difficulty in
scheduling pediatric appointments, they are
encouraged to contact either the Osan Pediatric
Clinic or Yongsan Pediatric Clinic. To make an
appointment at Osan, call 784-DOCS (3627).
For the Yongsan clinic, call 737-CARE (2273) or
call the clinic direct at 737-3157 or 737-3158.
PT Route Designated For Use
Effective immediately, there’s a designated,
protected Physical Training route on Perimeter
Road. The section of Perimeter Road between
Bldg. 839 (near the 3rd MI area) to Bldg. 1280
(the Garrison Headquarters) will be closed from
6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Wednesday
and Friday. The road will not be closed on
Thursdays. Organizations are encouraged
to use this designated PT route to minimize
potential hazards due to heavy vehicle traffic on
main roads.
FRC Has Coupons Available
The Family Readiness Center, located in Bldg.
1127, has bags of money saving coupons
available for use at either the Post Exchange or
the Commissary. Coupons are good overseas
up to six months past the expiration date. For
more information, call 753-6522.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories and photos
in The Morning Calm Weekly. Call 754-8847
for more information or e-mail steve.hoover@
korea.army.mil.
Humphreys community experiences
Korean-style professional baseball
By Jessica Ryan highly encouraged. caught a foul ball.
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Korean baseball fans stand up, hit Towards the end of the game, the
thunder clappers, and dance – even when Humphreys kids even got on stage and
DAEJEON — About 100 members their team does not score any runs. Some danced with the cheerleaders and the
of the Humphreys Garrison traveled here fans even waved flags and brought their whole crowd saw all of the action from the
to watch the Korean Professional Baseball own drums and noisemakers to play during jumbotron screen.
League’s Hanwha Eagles play against the the game. Although Korean baseball is not
LG Twins at Daejeon Baseball Stadium, The crowd is directed by a cheer instructor considered to be on the same level of
June 26. and cheerleaders. They entertained the American baseball, most of the attendees
For many attendees, the game gave crowd throughout the night by dancing thought going to the game was an amazing
them a unique cultural experience and an and instructing fans when to clap and experience.
entertaining afternoon. cheer. To say the least, the cheer instructor, “It’s (definitely) a great value, you have a
“We thought it would be a neat experience cheerleaders, and audience members put on good time and see live entertainment,” said
for the children and the community to see their own show. Pvt. Brian Avila, a member of the 557th
the culture of Korean baseball,” said Brad The Humphreys youth enjoyed themselves Military Police Company.
Ficek, the Humphreys Garrison Youth at the game. “I like that I can get to scream!” “Korean baseball games are really
Sports director. said Cassi Boyer, an incoming third grader unique,” said Devin Kirby, Youth Sports
Youth Sports intern, Seo Min-woo, at Humphreys American School. Boyer was assistant. “It’s a great thing to experience
known as Joey by his co-workers, agreed. also one of the lucky audience members who while you are in the country.”
“This is one of the best ways to experience
Korean culture,” he said.
Prior to the game, the Humphreys
community was invited by the Eagles to
come onto the field. They played catch,
threw a Frisbee around, and took pictures
with the Eagles mascots and some players.
“It was fun having my kids run around
on an actual ball field,” said Capt. Ray
Stelker, Delta Company, 4-2 Aviation
commander.
Once the game started, and people
took their seats, some of the first time
attendees probably did not anticipate seeing
such a lively crowd. In the United States,
watching a baseball game is usually a mellow
experience in comparison to watching a
football, basketball, or hockey game. People
typically sit back and cheer when their team
scores. In Korean baseball and other sporting Brad Ficek, left, and Devin Kirby, from Humphreys Garrison Youth Sports, take a picture with one
events, however, audience participation is of the Hanwha Eagles mascots, June 26. — U.S. Army photo by Jessica Ryan
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Love of family, flying motivates 2 CAB aviator
By Spc. Timothy N. Oberle and
Pfc. Paek Geun-wook
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Chief
Warrant Officer 2 Matthew C. Kim, born
Kim Chang-joong, of Bravo Company, 4th
Attack Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, is no stranger
to USAG-Humphreys.
Born and raised in Pyeongtaek, he grew
up with visions of helicopters flying.
Kim’s journey to his current position,
as an Apache pilot, has taken him from the
heights of South Korean Aviation, all the
way across the world, to the United States,
working fulltime for a food distributor while
going to school and raising a family, and
finally back to the heavens as a pilot for the
U.S. Army.
He is now an aviation safety officer and
an AH-64 Apache Longbow pilot, here, and
was recently selected for Officer Candidate
School at Fort Benning, Ga., and will
become the first U.S. Army commissioned
officer to have formerly served in the
Republic of Korea Army as an officer.
Following a successful stay at OCS this fall,
Kim will become a second lieutenant.
During the 1990’s, Kim served as a ROK
Army pilot for the 109th Aviation, operating
three different types of helicopters. After
nearly 350 hours of flight experience and
seven years of service, he decided to move
his family to the United States so that he
could further develop his love for aviation
at an American university.
Settling down in America was not easy
for Kim’s family, though. The language
barrier was a big issue and the exchange
rate between the won and dollar became
a serious problem due to the ongoing
International Monetary Fund crisis in South
Korea. With all of the aforementioned issues
already on his plate, Kim received the worst
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew C. Kim, an aviation safety officer and an Apache pilot in
command from Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, explains how an AH-64D
Apache helicopter works to Korean elementary school children. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc.
Paek Geun-wook
news a father ever has to hear. His son was
extremely sick and had to undergo a serious
heart operation.
Due to the circumstances surrounding
his son’s surgery, Kim decided to relocate his
family to Los Angeles to afford his son the
best surgical care possible. Unfortunately,
in order to make the move feasible, he had
to forego admission at Southern Illinois
University, where he had planned to study
aviation.
Remarkably, Kim’s son recovered in only
six months and their family was able to
move to Houston, Texas, where he could
finally begin his secondary education at
Houston Community College. While
attending school, Kim worked at a local
food distribution company and took care
of his family all the while bottled up with
an unquenchable thirst to one day return
to the air. Following his introduction to
the U.S. Army during Basic and Advanced
Individual Training, Kim got his first look at
U.S. Army aviation with the 25th Aviation
Brigade, in Hawaii.
About a year later, he finally saw his
first opportunity to return to the skies
as a pilot of a U.S. Army aircraft. His
warrant officer candidacy was accepted
and he completed the necessary warrant
officer flight training program. Next, Kim
went to Army’s Aviation School at Fort
Rucker, Ala. and furthered his education
of aviation to an even greater degree. Upon
graduation, things finally came full circle
for Kim when he was assigned to not only
his native country, but merely a couple of
miles down the road from where he grew
up, in Pyeongtaek.
His experience as a pilot for both the
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U.S. and ROK armies allows him to deal
with a lot of ROK-related missions within
4-2 Avn. He plays a major role during
combined exercises with the ROK Army and
also serves as a ROK Army liaison officer to
manage communications between the two
armies. During his time in Korea with the
U.S. Army, Kim has tried to strengthen ties
between American Soldiers and the Korean
community by coordinating the Good
Neighbor program and serving as a Status
of Forces Agreement representative to help
U.S. Army Soldiers with legal problems.
“Matthew Kim is a company asset as
well as a battalion asset. His ability to
communicate both in English and Korean
proves to be an excellent benefit on many
occasions as a liaison when dealing with
ROK Army officers,” said Capt. Matthew
R. Taylor, commander of Bravo Co.
In his capacity as the Bravo Co. safety
officer, Kim is able to inform the company
commander on safety-related issues and
always has the answer or knows where to
find pertinent information for any issues
that come up.
Recently, Kim was selected to become a
pilot in command.
“His abilities as an excellent aviator and
his experience as a Korean pilot have allowed
him to be selected for pilot in command in
only 14 months” said Taylor.
After completing OCS, Kim is unsure of
where he will be stationed or what he will
be doing but, for him there is one thing he
can be sure of.
“I will do my best to complete my
missions as an Apache pilot in command,”
he said. “As an officer, I would like to help
Soldiers and other officers by giving them
counseling. Moreover, I am willing to
support the ROK Army so that we could
enhance the friendship between ROK and
U.S. Armies.”
MOU signing
NAMSAN-RI, PYEONGTAEK CITY —
Capt. Darrell O. Flythe, commander of
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
USAG-Humphreys and Park Gyeong-shin,
principal of Cheongdam Middle School,
shake hands during the Memorandum of
Understanding signing ceremony made
between the two organizations June 19. This
partnership began with an English Village
program in November 2009. And, recently
the organizations had a friendly soccer
game at Cheongdam Middle School and
a basketball game at USAG-Humphreys.
Through this MOU signing, more mutually
beneficial programs will be developed for
both communities. — U.S. Army photo by
Peter Yu
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AFN-Korea celebrates 60 years on the peninsula

By Mary Grimes and Dale Sciria
USAG Daegu Public Affairs

DAEGU GARRISON — Broadcasting

news and information since 1950, Armed
Forces Korea Network (AFN) just last
month, celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Located on Camp Walker, the home of the
Eagle is one of the most recognized names
on the Korean peninsula.
SGT Faun Mann, Operations NCOIC
at AFN Daegu, couldn’t hold back her pride
when she voiced her thoughts about this
milestone achievement. “I’m very proud to
be a part of the AFN legacy. Being here right
now is a huge deal because of the historic
value. AFN has been around since the Korean
War. That’s pretty awesome. Grant it, there’ve
been tremendous changes in Korea itself, but
with AFN as well,” said Sgt. Mann.
The primary mission of AFN is to
be a voice for the command. It receives
information from community agencies and
representatives then makes every effort to Sgt. Faun Mann and KATUSA Cpl. Park Ju-in are hard at work taking care of the administrative challenges and production requirements that
provide the best media support it can for make up their daily network schedule. — U.S. Army Photo by Dale Sciria
the event or activity. “Historically, AFN
is known for providing its audience with out the daily business of AFN are KATUSA not like getting out and writing stories, and produced some amazingly talented soldiers.
those stories that are intended to inform Cpl. Park Ju-in, and AFN’s morning disc traveling around the peninsula. I recently I’ll always remember AFN as not only a
and educate them on things that are of jockey, Spc. Kenneth Robbins. had an opportunity to fly in a Blackhawk supporter of the community, but for the
importance to USAG Daegu and Area IV, Speaking of his experience with AFN, helicopter. That was amazing. AFN has really Korean peninsula as well,” he said.
as well as the Army overall. Cpl. Park said, “When I first joined AFN, offered me a lot of great experiences.” A great experience is what AFN has
“Another thing AFN does is provide I had no experience in broadcasting. I For Yong Kon Chong, Community been for a lot of Soldiers and Family
TV programming and music from the knew what AFN was, but didn’t know Relations Officer, USAG Daegu PAO, members serving on the Korean peninsula.
U.S. that satisfies the interests of our what exactly I was going to do. At first AFN is more than just a fond memory. “It’s For 60 years, it has been bringing the
American audience here in Korea. We want it was kind of difficult because I didn’t hard to believe that AFN has been around best in music and entertainment for
the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, have any training about broadcasting or for 60 years. In terms of news, music and an audience that is as diverse as the
Family members and DoD civilians to feel camera work. It took me about two to three entertainment, it has done so much for programming itself.
comfortable during their tour in Korea. We months to really get the feel of what AFN viewers and listeners. It’s done a lot for “Sixty years is a long time. I’m hoping
hope that wherever they’re located on the does. Now, I think I am one of the luckiest Koreans as well. For many Korean students that AFN is still around for another 60
peninsula, our programming brings them KATUSAs to be here. and Korean National employees, listening years. For now, however, I hope that our
the same pleasure it would, if they were “During my freshman year of college, I and watching AFN helped them improve viewers and listeners will not only look
back home,” commented Sgt. Mann. was a life science and biology major. Even both their English skills, as well as their back at what its being on the Korean
Sgt. Mann said that with people having though it has nothing to do with my work understanding of American culture. peninsula has meant for so many people,
so many choices available to them in terms at AFN, it’s really nice to have different areas “AFN has undergone a lot of changes. but they will never forget that AFN
of their viewing and listening preferences, of experience, trying out new things that will I remember not too long ago when it appreciates being a part of their Korean
AFN continues to step up to the challenge be helpful in the future. Besides, how can you was called AFKN. Over the years it has experience,” expressed Sgt. Mann.
of keeping its audience interested and
informed. She said, “Unlike just a few short
years ago, technological advancements
make it possible so that practically anyone
can listen to or view the programs of their
choice quite easily. Many people own an
iPod or an Mp3. While the change is good,
it provides AFN with greater challenges, as
I’m sure you can imagine.”
According to Sgt. Mann, AFN is always
trying to find ways and opportunities
to provide the community with better
service. “There’s one thing that hasn’t
changed over the past 60 years, and that’s
AFN’s commitment to its audience. We’re
constantly looking for ways to better serve
our customer. One thing we’ve recently
done is created a brand new Facebook page.
We’re excited about that and we hope the
community will be as well,” she said.
Responding to the question of the type
of music aired over AFN radio, she said,
“We receive a lot of requests to change
our music, but we feel that right now
it’s balanced. The music is intended for
everyone to enjoy, and it’s definitely not
intended to offend anyone.”
Helping to bring the best possible
broadcast service to the USAG Daegu
community is a lot of work—carried out by
a few people. Assisting Sgt. Mann in carrying AFN’s morning radio DJ, Spc. Kenneth Robbins poses for the camera. — U.S. Army Photo by Dale Sciria
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t News & Notes
Camp Henry’s Gate 1 Opens Again
On July 5, Gate 1, Camp Henry will
open with the following hours: 0600 to
1800 Monday-Friday weekends closed.
Please be cognizant of the changed
traffic flow plan when entering and
exiting the installation and please abide
by all traffic rules and regulations.
Swimming Meet
Camp Carroll holds a short course
swimming meet July 24, beginning
at 10 a.m. Competition takes place
at the Camp Carroll Outdoor Pool in
building 146.
Registration Deadline is July 23. For
more details contact the Sports Office
at 765-8287/8118 to find out more.
Pre/Postnatal Yoga Class
Learn to use yoga to be more
comfortable during pregnancy, stabilize
and maintain strength for the physical
demands of labor/delivery, and help
build coping skills crucial to the
transition to new motherhood. June
29 - July 16, Tuesday & Thursday,
0900 - 1015. 2nd floor aerobics room,
Camp Carroll Fitness Center. For more
information please call the Sports and
Fitness Center at 765-8287/8118
USAG DAEGU
AUTO & CYCLE SHOW
July 4/2-5 p.m.
at Camp Walker’s Kelly Gym parking
lot. Call 768-8164 for details.
4th of July Extravagant
Chili Cook Off
July 4
2-4 p.m. Camp Walker Fitness Center
parking lot. Chili is judged on aroma,
color, consistency, taste, and after
taste. Entry forms are available at the
Camp Walker CAC. For details contact
764-4440. The deadline to register is
June 30.
USAG Daegu Sports Event
July 4
Softball tournament 3 and 4 July. Sign
up for the event at Kelly Field. Event
begins at 3 p.m. Contact 764-4800 at
Camp Walker or 765-8287 at Camp
Carroll for more information.
USAG Daegu Independence Day
Celebration
July 4, Kelly Gym parking lot.
Come out and celebrate the Fourth of
July and our country’s 234th birthday.
Softball, Chili cook-off, fun and games, a
concert by Hoobastank and, of course,
fireworks!
2010 Daegu Area Intramural
Summer Basketball Unit Level
League
Pre-Season Tourney July 12-16 at
Camp Carroll. Daegu Area League
begins July 19. Sign up at Kelly
Fitness Center by July 2. Coaches
meeting TBA. POC: 764-4800 or 764-
4225.
USAG DAEGU
Camp Walker’s Veterinary Clinic offers Area IV
pet owners some doggone great information
By Dale Sciria
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — “If you’re a
pet owner, then you know the importance
of ensuring its needs are taken care of.
Whether you’re new to Korea or thinking
about getting a pet while you’re here,
the Camp Walker Veterinary Treatment
Facility can help you with all your pet
questions and concerns.
USAG Daegu Veterinary Clerk, Kisha
Hawk provided a little bit of insight that
might help pet owners better understand
the necessary steps behind getting their
pet settled into its new home in the Land
of the Morning Calm. She said, “To start
your pet must be taken to a licensed
veterinarian and have a rabies shot that
was administered not more than one year
ago, and have a valid certificate that shows
the pet is healthy and able to fly.”
“The rabies shot must have been done
at least 30 days prior to the flight. If this
isn’t done, then the pet will be held in
quarantine until it reaches the required
30 days. The approximate of time of your
pet reaching its destination would depend
on your location, but if you’re coming
from the United States, you’re looking at
approximately 14 to 16 hours. When your
pet arrives in Korea, you should bring it
to the clinic and have it registered in our
system as soon as possible.
Hawk said that the more common pets
that travel with their owners are usually cats
and dogs. “Typically, the more exotic pets
‘Men on the move,’ starting in Men’s Health Month
By Chris Halagarda
Navy fitness and performance enhancement
dietitian
FORT LEE, Va. — To heighten
awareness of preventable health problems
and encourage early detection and
treatment of disease among men and
boys, is a year round effort.
Here are a few facts that just begin to
“scrape the surface” of diseases that men
need to be cautious about:
• 29 million men have high blood
pressure (hypertension)
• 50 million men have high
cholesterol
• 8 million men have diabetes
If you’re one of the millions of men
who simply say they’re going to do
something about their health this year,
make this year different. Changes don’t
have to be big to make a difference. My
recommendation is to follow the “KISS”
(keep it simple sir) principle because
small changes to your lifestyle will result
in huge changes in your life.
First, go to your physician for a
physical. Many men avoid the doctor
because they’re afraid of what they might
hear, but go and get your health results.
Then, use them as a starting point for
your changes to come. If you’re fortunate
Located in Building 341 on Camp Walker, the Camp Walker Veterinary Treatment Facility
provides an array of services, and can answer questions you might have regarding your pet
care needs. — U.S. Army Photo by Dale Sciria
such as birds are difficult to bring because of
the complexity care it requires-- compared to
dogs and cats,” commented Hawk.
If you are wondering what other
services the Camp Walker Clinic might
provide, Hawk said she can put your
mind at ease. “The vet clinic provides an
array of services. Among those services are
adoption, dental, de-clawing, spaying and
neutering of your cat or dog, roundworm
treatment, and flea and tick prevention.
“On what may not be an exciting
enough to be given a clean bill of health, use
those numbers as your baseline and don’t let
them change!
Working out on a regular basis, be it
at the gym, in your home or wherever
you work up a sweat, has proven to be a
direct link to restoring youth and vigor.
Whatever you choose to do for exercise,
do it several times a week and take it slow
to start.
According to the National Weight
Control Registry, walking was the No.
1 exercise used to lose weight — and
these people know weight loss. All 5,000
registrants of the NWCR have lost more
than 30 pounds and kept it off for more than
a year. So, your change can be as simple as
going for a 30 to 60 minute walk just five
days a week.
Next, increase the nutrient density of
your diet. Most Americans eat far too much
saturated fat and sodium and don’t get
enough nutrients. Go to the commissary
and choose fish, nuts, seeds and beans,
along with lean meat, low-fat milk and
cheese for protein. Load the cart with all
the fruits and vegetables you want, and
always choose 100 percent whole grains
when buying bread, cereal, rice and other
grains. For fat, choose nut butters such as
natural peanut, almond, pistachio and soy
butter. They’re delicious, filling and rich
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topic, but one of great importance, if
for some reason you can’t take your
pet to your next location, you can
relinquish your pet at the Camp Walker
Veterinary Treatment Facility for a fee,
and along with taking great care of the
pet, we will try to make them available for
possible adoption. Boarding isn’t available
on Camp Walker, but there are other
locations around the area that can provide
this service—particularly if you’re leaving
only temporarily,” said Hawk.
in healthy fats.
This year, don’t let Men’s Health Week
go by without making a change. If you have
another change that is not listed above, try
making that change this year. Maybe you
need to get to sleep 30 minutes earlier,
block off 15 minutes a day for meditation
or deep breathing, find a healthy recipe to
substitute for an unhealthy meal that you
typically eat, or reduce your alcohol or
cigarette consumption each day. Whatever
change you choose, just remember that
small changes lead to big results.
For more information about making
healthy choices, visit Ask the Dietitian on
http://www.commissaries.com and post
your questions on the DeCA Dietitian
Forum. Be sure to look for other
useful information in the Dietitian’s
Voice archive. Sign up with the DeCA
Dietitian on www.twitter.com and
get messages sent to your cell phone
today. For delicious recipes, check out
Kay’s Kitchen. And to enjoy all your
commissary has to offer, sign up for the
Commissary Connection.
Chris Halagarda is the Navy fitness and
performance enhancement dietitian. Feel
free to contact him with your questions
at (202) 433-3472 or Chris.Halagarda@
Navy.Mil.
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Mommy and Me Workout taking shape around USAG Daegu
By Dorthy Petrick, summer hire
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — We’ve all
at some time or other, made a New Year’s
resolution to spend more time working out
and getting into shape. For so many of us,
however, it’s not as easy to do as it sounds.
Contrary to popular belief, that resolution
to do so is not always about having time,
but having the necessary resources. Those
resources could be anything from gym
equipment to will power. It might even be
about not having childcare services that
would free you up to hit the gym.
If the latter is the case, then Camp
Walker’s fitness center could have the
answer you’ve been looking for. For those
determined to live healthier lives, and get
back into a regular workout, Mommy and
Me classes are available from 9:30am to
10:30 on every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
at the fitness center. To help you get started
Danielle Lemmens and Neil W. Fletcher are
available to lend a hand.
According to Lemmens, the Mommy
and Me idea came to her through a friend.
She said, “I realized that if a concern for
childcare was going to keep me from getting
to the fitness center, then chances are there
might be others just like me.With two small
children at home, daycare always full, and
paying for the babysitter service—it all
became very exhausting and expensive.”
With all of these factors posing a major
concern, Lemmens took matters into her own
hands. She took her questions to friends who
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also had small children, and asked if they
would come if she could set up a class that
allowed them to bring their small children.
The ladies thought it was a good idea. The
next step involved getting the support needed
from Neil W. Fletcher who runs the gym.
Sold on the idea of the program, he jumped at
a chance to support this now highly regarded
community program.
Anyone can participate in the Mommy
and Me Workout. Said Lemmens,“It’s called
Mommy and Me but there have been a
couple of dads show up. Even if you don’t
have kids you just have to realize that there
will be kids there. If you’re comfortable with
children then you won’t have any problem.
It’s a free program and anyone can join and
we encourage everyone to participate.”
Mommy and Me Workout exercises
include everything from muscle endurance
to strength training. “So far my experience
with the Mommy and Me workout has been
great. There are a lot of women that are
dedicated to the workout, and they are in
the gym at least three times a week. We keep
track of their measurements, their weight,
and height. We try to make sure that they
are tracking their progress.
“I think the Mommy and Me Program is
great for the community, and especially great
for those individuals who have put their hopes
of getting back into the gym or working out
on hold. The only thing you need here is a
bottle of water and a lot of determination.
Beyond that you can bring your kids, a snack
for your kids and maybe toys to keep them
busy during your workout,” said Lemmens.
— U.S. Army Photos by Dorthy Petrick
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Commander, USAG Daegu participates in burn house training

By Jang Bong-seok
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — Firefighters from USAG Daegu took part in a burn house
training activity June 11, on Camp Carroll. The semi-annual training provided firefighters an
opportunity to train using real fire. On hand to participate in the training was Col. Terry D.
Hodges, Commander, USAG Daegu. Col. Hodges, with the assistance of Area IV firefighters
donned full gear and entered the burn house facility in an effort to experience firsthand what
firefighters go through. Medics from the Camp Carroll TMC were standing by to provide
assistance, if needed. — U.S. Army Photos by Jang Bong-seok

Firefighters assist Col. Hodges in adjusting his mask. — U.S. Army Photo by Jang Bong-seok

Col. Terry D. Hodges, Commander, USAG Daegu. — U.S. Army Photo by Jang Bong-seok
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Humphreys 기지 사령관
사설

부대 안팎의 풍부한 자원봉사 기회

그리고 청소년들로 구성되어 있으며
그들은 학교, 운동장, 그리고 부대
밖에서도 한국의 이웃들과 있는 것을
찾아볼 수 있습니다.
그들의 사심 없는 봉사를 통해
자원봉사자들은 군 부대를 번영하는
지역사회로 탈바꿈했습니다.
험프리스 부대에는 많은 자원봉사
기회가 있습니다. 자원봉사자가
된다는 것은 도서관이나 , 아동과
청소년 서비스, 그리고 육군 커뮤니티
서비스 등과 같이 봉사하고 싶은
영역을 고를 수 있다는 뜻이며,
기회는 열려 있습니다.
Joseph P.Moore 대령 다가오는 10월달에는 험프리스에서
매년 열리는 육군 가족 행동 계획 회의
역사를 통틀어, 자원봉사자들은 (Army Family Action Plan: AFAP)
군대와 연관된 사람들의 삶에 를 개최할 것이며 작년에 그랬듯이
중요한 역할을 해왔습니다. 여기 이번에도 자원봉사자들이 회의를
험프리스에서 자원봉사자들은 현역 성공적으로 이끌 것을 믿습니다.
군인들, 민간인, 퇴역 군인, 배우자들, 우리는 10월 7일부터 8일까지
열릴 이틀 동안의 회의를 위해 그리고 우리가 무엇을 잊고 있는지를
AFAP 기획자들, 기록 담당자들, 알 수 있게 합니다.
그리고 대표자들이 필요합니다. 예를 들어, 우리가 오늘날
자원봉사자들은 회의에 참가하기 당연시하는 가족 준비태세에 관한
위해 필요한 교육과 도구들이 주어질 몇가지는 AFAP에 따른 결과입니다.
것입니다. 또한 우리는 의견을 육군이 항상 가족 준비태세 그룹을
받고 있는데 부대 안에 AFAP 의견 가졌던 것은 아닙니다. 이는 AFAP
상자들을 설치할 것입니다. 의 생각이었습니다.
AFAP는 장병, 가족, 민간인, 그리고 여러분의 목소리는 중요하며
퇴역 군인에게 그들의 삶의 질을 회의에서 논의된 주제들은 험프리스
향상시킬 수 있도록 서비스와 환경을 외에도 육군 전체에 변화를 가져올
바꾸는데 목소리를 낼 수 있게 해주는 수 있습니다.
육군 프로그램입니다. 지역사회에 영향을 미치고 변화를
AFAP는 지휘관들과 다른 육군 가져오고 싶다면 자원봉사자
리더들에게 육군 지역 사회의 필요와 코디네이터 (Volunteer Coordinator
기대에 대한 통찰력을 주기 때문에 )에게 연락을 주시기 바립니다.
육군 가족 서약의 중요한 부분입니다. 여기는 여러분의 커뮤니티입니다.
A FA P 는 육 군 지 역 사 회 가 육 군 의견을 말하고 여러분의 의견이
리더들에게 정보를 주고 파트너를 들어지게 하십시오!
맺어 우리가 옳은 일을 하고 있는지,
우리가 올바른 방법으로 하고 있는지,

험프리스 커뮤니티에게서 인기를 끈 한화 이글스

By Jessica Ryan
3지역대 기지사령부 공보실

대전 - 험프리스 부대에서 100여

명 정도가 한국 프로 야구의 한화
이글스와 LG 트윈스의 경기를 보기
위해 6월 26일 대전을 방문했다.
많은 참가자들에게는 독특한
문화적 경험과 즐거운 오후가 되었다.
“우리는 아이들과 커뮤니티에게
한국 야구의 문화를 보는 것이 좋은
경험이 될 거라고 생각했습니다.”
라고 험프리스 청소년 스포츠 감독
Brad Ficek 이 말했다.
청소년 스포츠 인턴 서민우는
이에 동의한다고 한다. “이는 한국
문화를 경험하기에 가장 좋은 방법 중
하나입니다.”라고 그는 말했다.
경기 전, 험프리스 커뮤니티는
한화 이글스의 초대로 야구장 필드에
들어갔다. 캐치볼도 하고 프리스비도
던지며, 이글스 마스코트와 선수들과
함께 사진도 찍었다.
미국에서는 야구 경기를 보는
것이 침착한 분위기이다. 그리고
한국 야구와 다른 스포츠 경기에서는
관중들이 경기에 빠지는 것이 눈에
보일 정도이다. 점수를 냈을 때 뿐만
아니라 다른 때에도 환호를 하고
응원도구를 부딪히며 치어리더들의
지휘에 따라 응원을 한다. 미국과는
전혀 다른 분위기의 문화이다.
험프리스 청소년들은 경기를 즐겁게 험프리스의 청소년 스포츠 감독 Brad Ficek와 청소년 스포츠 조수 Devin Kirby가 한화 이글스 마스코트와 포즈를 취하고 있다.
보았다. “소리를 지르며 경기를 볼 -사진 Jessica Ryan
수 있다는게 너무 좋았어요!”라고
험프리스 초등학교 3학년 Cassi 아이들은 무대로 올라가 치어리더들과 시간을 보낼 수 있고 경기를 직접 라고 청소년 스포츠 조수 Devin
Boyer가 말했다. Boyer는 경기 중 같이 춤을 췄고 이는 대형 스크린에 볼 수 있으니까요.”라고 557 헌병 Kirby가 말했다. “한국에 있는 동안
파울 볼을 잡기도 했다. 나와 모든 이들이 볼 수 있었다. 중대의 Brian Avila 이병이 말했다. 할 수 있는 좋은 일입니다.”
경기가 끝나기 전 험프리스 “아주 좋은 경험입니다. 좋은 “한국 야구는 정말 독특합니다.”