APRIL 8, 2011 • Volume 9, Issue 24

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Army celebrates
Month of the
Military Child
By IMCOM Public Affairs
American Forces Press Service
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Dur-
ing April, U.S. military installations
around the globe will recognize the
contributions and sacrifices that ser-
vicemembers’ sons and daughters
make daily.
April is Month of the Military Child
and is being celebrated with a theme
of “Celebrate Military Children: The
Strength of Our Future” on Army gar-
risons.
More than 1.7 million children un-
der the age of 18 have at least one par-
ent serving in the armed forces. And
it is estimated that more than 900,000
children have had one or both parents
deployed multiple times.
Accordingly, garrison-level Child,
Youth and School Services programs
will hold special events to honor Sol-
diers’ children. These events will stress

Keeping kids safe

the importance of providing children
with quality services and support
promised them through the Army
Family Covenant, according to Instal-
lation Management Command offi-
cials. Daegu Garrison’s Pfc. John M. Britton, 188th MP Company, processes a fingerprint April 4
Installations of all services are hon- at the new Child Development Center on Camp Walker. The session followed a proclama-
oring military children by providing a tion signing by USAG Daegu Commander Col. Kathleen Gavle, kicking off the Month of
month packed with special activities the Military Child. The fingerprints will go on a “Child ID,” which helps protect children
from abduction and abuse. — U.S. Army photo by Im Hae-na
— See CHILD, Page 2 —

Prices rising? By Sgt. 1st Class Jackie Lampkin

175th Financial Management
overseas will be asked to serve in a
critical role by completing the survey.
The key to success is maximum par-
done on the local economy, and how
much is done at the commissary, Post
Exchange or on the Internet.
Center
USFK Cost of YONGSAN GARRISON — From
March 28-April 24, the Defense
ticipation and accurate data.
Service members overseas are
asked to participate in the LPS every
The survey is available to all Service
members with Command Sponsored
dependents and those on an unaccom-

Living Allowance, Travel Management Office (DTMO)

and the 175th Financial Management
Center (FMC) will be conducting the
three years. This year’s LPS will ask
Service members and their families
to identify local economy outlets
panied tour living off post stationed
in Korea longer than 3 months. Those
Service members with Non-Command

Living Pattern Living Pattern Survey (LPS) for the

entire Korean peninsula. Service
members can have a direct impact
where they normally shop for food
items, clothing, and other goods and
services, such as restaurant meals,
Sponsored dependents should not take
the survey. It is not available to Ser-
vice members who reside in barracks

Survey can help on their overseas Cost of Living Al-

lowance (COLA) indexes by partici-
pating in the LPS. Service members
hair care products and services, auto
repair, etc. The online survey will also
ask how much of their shopping is
or aboard a ship. This survey should
— See SURVEY, Page 2 —
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Army Medicine Supports Operation Tomodachi
By Sharon D. Ayala
American Forces Press Service
Medical assets from the Western
Regional Medical Command support-
ed the efforts of U.S. Army North in the
evacuation of thousands of military
Family members following the March
11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan,
and the subsequent threat of radiation
exposure there.
In support of the U.S. DoD mission,
Operation Tomodachi, a reception
center, operated by Army, Air Force
and Navy personnel, to include a host
of volunteers from the USO and other
non-profit agencies, was established at
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
on March 19, to provide a wide-range
of support services to Family members
during their layover in the state.
For nearly a week, a team from Ma-
digan Army Medical Center, consisting
of a physician and four medics, worked
with health care personnel from Naval
Hospital Bremerton, to provide on-
site support such as medical records
assessment, over-the-counter medi-
cations, and answering general med-
ical-type questions. Four drivers from
Madigan were also on-site to provide
transportation to a medical facility
for individuals who required medical
treatment.
“My priority is that whatever medi-
cal needs evacuees may have upon ar-
rival, our medical team is prepared to
provide the care needed, either at Ma-
digan or the closest available medical
treatment location, “said Col. Dallas
Homas, Madigan commander.
Additionally, a small team from the
WRMC Headquarters Operations Di-
vision facilitated continuous commu-
nication between Army North and the
medical assets in the Western Region.
“All of the MTFs in the region were
ready to provide repatriation support
to returning military Families, or ad-
ditional assistance to those MTFs that
were already engaged in this effort,”
said Johnny Garnett, deputy chief, Op-
erations Division.”
Similar to Madigan, Evans Army
Community Hospital, Fort Carson,
Colo., in conjunction with Buckley
AFB and ARNORTH, was also pre-
pared to support the any Family mem-
bers who arrived at Denver Interna-
tional Airport.
Other services that were offered by
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Navy Re-
gion Northwest, and U.S. Army North
included assistance with lodging, trav-
el orders, transportation, emergency
financial assistance, child care, legal
services and more.
The first group of Family members
began arriving on DoD chartered air-
planes Saturday, March 19. Accord-
ing to one of the on-site coordinators,
there were a total of 20 flights, each
one carrying between 100 to 300 family
members.
On March 22, long before the plane
was scheduled to arrive, James and
Brenda Gordon had already made
the three-hour drive from Vancouver,
Wash., to the airport\’s USO reception
center where their daughter-in-law
and two grandchildren were scheduled
to arrive.
The couple was happy because they
had not seen their grandchildren since
last year, but anxious about the cir-
cumstances surrounding their return
to the U.S.
“They live just 100 miles from the
nuclear plant,” Brenda explained.
“They had the option to stay or come
home, and they finally decided that it
would be safer for them to leave, and
for our active duty son’s peace of mind.”
That was the overwhelming reason
many of the Family members on that
particular flight said that they opted to
come back to the United States.
Staff Sgt. Nicole Powell, U.S. Air
Force, traveled back to the states for
just 24-hours to take her two-year-old
daughter to her grandparents’ home in
Valencia, Calif.
“I’ve never been away from her, but
I’m doing this as a precaution,” she
said.
Many of the evacuees spent a few
days in Washington State before even-
tually traveling on to their final desti-
nation.
This was a great example of a variety
of military and civilian agencies work-
ing together to take care of military
Families.
“It’s not a service-specific opera-
tion,” said Lt. Col. Rich Whitaker,
deputy commander of the 1st Joint
Mobilization Brigade and the officer-
in-charge at Sea-Tac. “This is taking
care of family members.”x

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- arts and crafts shows, picnics, fishing derbies, carnivals,
parades, block parties and other special activities - to ac-
knowledge the unique contributions they make.
The monthlong celebration, first held in 1986, reinforces
to military children that they are, indeed, a key part of the
armed forces community.
For example, last year, First Lady Michelle Obama noted:
“As a grateful nation, it is our sacred responsibility to stand
by our military children, just as they and their families
stand by us.”
President Barack Obama, earlier this year spotlighted
the importance of military family support overall, recalling
a trip to Afghanistan in December 2010 where he spoke to
troops, asking what he could do to better support them.
“Without missing a beat,” he said, “they looked me in
the eye and they gave me their answer. It wasn’t about more
equipment. It wasn’t about more resources on the battle-
field. In fact, it wasn’t about them.”
“They said ... ‘Sir, take care of our families. If we know our
families are all right back home, then we can do our jobs.’”
In late January, Obama unveiled a government plan to
strengthen military family support, including the educa-
tion and development of military children and expanding
child care options for military parents.
Servicemembers and their families, the president said,
have done everything the nation has asked of them in this
decade of war. Such commitment by the youngest members
of the Army community will be highlighted throughout
Month of the Military Child, and their accomplishments
will be on display for all to appreciate. x
take approximately 30 minutes to complete and members
are encouraged to take the survey at home with their fami-
lies. To access the survey, military members may visit the
175th FMC website at http://175fmc.korea.army.mil/ or used
this direct link https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/oscola/
lps/korea.
Additionally, data compiled from follow-on surveys is
analyzed, incorporated and used to compare prices overseas
to those in the United States and to compute the Cost of
Living Index, which in turn is used to establish the coun-
try’s COLA rate per locality.
Basically Overseas COLA, or OCOLA, is a supplement
designed to match the purchasing power of Service mem-
bers stationed overseas with Service members stationed
stateside. In other words, OCOLA is designed to offset the
higher prices of non-housing goods and services overseas so
Service members and their families can afford to purchase
the same level of goods and services they are afforded while
stationed in the United States.
Again, all eligible military members and their family
members are highly encouraged to take part in this survey
that could affect their future COLA rates in Korea. For more
information, call the 175th Financial Management Center at
DSN 725-5260 or 725-5546.
Piggee said the exercise strengthened the ROK-U.S. Alli-
ance and enhanced its combat readiness. x
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Army Child of Year develops ‘deployment kit’

By Sgt. Ed Balaban
American Forces Press Service
TUCSON, Ariz. — Kyle Hoeye, the
16-year-old middle child of Arizona
National Guard Sgt. 1st Class James
and Michaelena Hoey, was selected as
this year’s Army Child of the Year.
More than 1,400 children competed
in the military Child of the Year pro-
gram run by Operation Homefront.
A deciding factor in Kyle’s selection
was his development of a “deploy-
ment kit” -- treats, photos and items
of personal interest sent to deployed
Soldiers with the help of their families
-- a project Kyle spearheaded through
Marana High School’s Key Club.
The Hoeyes live in Marana, Ariz., a
growing town on the outskirts of Tuc-
son. Both James and Michaelena work
at the Western Area Aviation Train-
ing Site, one of the National Guard’s
primary aviation facilities. James is
an aviation mechanic. Michaelena is
a civilian working with Family Pro-
grams. Kyle is a junior at Marana High
School.
ARMY ATTRIBUTES
Kyle had moved six times before he
was 12 years old, owing to his father’s
active-duty military obligations. As
James transitioned from regular Army
to National Guard, and the family be-
came immersed in a more civilian life-
style, it was evident that the military
lifestyle had left its imprint on young
Kyle.
“There is a definite difference be-
tween a military child living on an ac-
tive-duty base and a civilian child in a
non-military setting,” said Kyle.
Kyle identifies several other attri-
butes influenced by his father’s mili-
tary career. These include the display
of manners and respect, self-reliance,
and self-motivation. He remembers
being about 10 or 11 years old when he
realized that he was taking the initia-
tive and the lead in situations normal-
ly avoided by his peers.
Kyle’s father, James, said “that kind
of confidence comes from having to
do things as a military kid. In Kyle’s
case, he has no fear of failure.”
“Military kids tend to figure things
out on their own because of the void
created when a parent deploys,” said
James.
SENSE OF DUTY
It was Michaelena, Kyle’s mother,
who nominated Kyle.
“As a military family, our sense of
service and duty is considered part of
who and what we are. It is about giv-
ing back to one’s community,” said
Michealena.
Richard Pines teaches courses in
law and public safety as part of the
Business and Human Services Acad-
emy, one of the academic tracks at
Marana High School. Pines was also
Kyle’s freshman baseball coach, and
has come to know the Hoeyes well.
In an effort to benefit the program,
Kyle, with James’ help, designed and
constructed a mock electric chair.
The chair, while safe, did present the
ominous image of the real thing and
as such was a huge hit with those stu-
dents who were deciding which aca-
demic track to pursue.
Even though Kyle is enrolled in the
Science and Technology Academy, he
sensed the need of Pines’ course and
made his creative contribution.
TEAMWORK
“My family and I like to do things
together,” said Kyle.
Pines said “the teamwork concept
doesn’t surprise me. The good atti-
tude comes from family.”
James Doty, principal of Marana
High School, said Kyle’s contribution
of the electric chair was “incredible”
in that it added so much more to the
course and to the recruiting efforts of
that academy.
Doty is unabashedly proud of Kyle
and his accomplishments.
“His service to others, beyond Key
Club, his service to our military fami-
lies, his sense of helping others and
his overall volunteerism is in them-
selves important to the sense of ser-
vice. Kyle personifies service,” said
Doty.
PRIDE AND HUMILITY
Initially, Kyle says he didn’t under-
stand the significance of his selection
as Army Child of the Year.
“It took a bit of time to set in, and
when it did, it was both overwhelm-
ing and humbling at the same time,”
said Kyle.
Kyle’s Marana High classmates are
proud of their contemporary. A fresh-
man said Kyle’s achievement was “re-
ally cool” and he was a role model for
her. A senior said “Kyle’s accomplish-
ment is pretty incredible, and he de-
serves it.”
Perhaps the most telling comment
came from a young freshman who
said, “if he could do something so
cool and awesome, then so could we.”
Kyle takes it all in stride, smiling
as he goes from class to class while
exchanging greetings with almost ev-
eryone along the way. His celebrity is
genuine, yet clearly modest.
Another student said “Kyle gives
us all a sense of renewed faith about
kids, and what we are capable of do-
ing for the greater good.”x

U.S. Army leaders

map way ahead
in South Korea
By Walter T. Ham IV
Eighth Army Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea — U.S.

Army leaders mapped the way ahead in South Korea
during a Strategic Planning Conference March 29 – 31.
Leaders and spouses from the major U.S. Army com-
mands on the Korean Peninsula gathered to discuss
many service-wide and peninsula-specific subjects.
During the three-day conference at the Dragon Hill
Lodge, experts held briefings on subjects ranging from
alliance transformation and daily life in north Korea to
leadership and the new Army physical fitness program.
“This conference gave us the chance to engage in
dialog about many important issues,” said Eighth Army
Commanding General Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson. “I
come away from it more convinced than ever that we
will only grow and these discussions and time spent to-
gether, will make us stronger and more capable in the
future.”
Key peninsula-wide transformation efforts include
the consolidation of forces into two enduring hubs, the
normalization of tours and the transition of wartime
operational control.
To better support the alliance, Eighth Army is chang-
ing from an Army Service Component Command to a
field army, capable of commanding multiple multina-
tional corps-level combat formations.
“We are undergoing the biggest transformation for
Hi Seoul Festival 2011
Eighth Army since the end of the Korean War more Hi Seoul Festival 2011, sponsored by Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Foundation for Arts
than 60 years ago,” said Johnson. “By becoming a field and Culture, will take place on May 5-10 at Yeouido Hangang Park and Seoul downtown area with the
army, we are returning to our Korean War-era roots and theme of “nonverbal performances beyond the barriers of race, language and generation.” The festival
evolving to better defend South Korea in concert with will feature ‘Nonverbal Open Contest,’ where local artists compete with one another in a band contest
our ROK Allies.” or a nonverbal performance contest, as well as ‘Participatory Performance Program,’ where people can
As the ROK-U.S. Alliance transforms, Johnson said join the parade along with performance teams from other countries like Spain and Australia. Anyone
that it will continue to deter aggression against South may participate in either program after signing up with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture be-
Korea and maintain stability throughout Northeast tween March 10 and April 8. For inquiries, call 02-3290-7173 (Korean, English). For more information
Asia. x in English, visit the Hi Seoul website at www.english.seoul.co.kr — Korean Tourism Organization
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New facilities, programs
By Col. Hank Dodge
Red Cloud Garrison Commander
CAMP RED CLOUD – If you
weren’t able to attend our Community
Spring Festival and parade at our
new Community Activity Center and
Child/Youth Center here April 2 you
missed out on a fantastic family event.
However, I have some great news for
you – that’s just the first of a myriad of
activities we’ve organized to celebrate
the Month of the Military Child.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W.
Casey, Jr. made it clear during his visit
with us last December that families are
the priority. We will not ask them to
“make the best of it.” Instead, we will
give Warrior Country families the best
we can within the limit of our resources
and that is exactly what we are doing.
Today we’ll unveil our new
community playground, Child
Development Center and School Age
Center/Youth Center and also have the
grand opening of Army Community
Service in its new location (bldg. 2451) –
right next to Casey Elementary School
at Camp Casey beginning at 10 a.m.
Among the many activities are games,
a bouncy house, parent workshops,
a SKIES parent and tots gymnastics
demonstration, refreshments and
much more. Please don’t miss it!
Child, Youth and School Services
has scheduled an array of activities
during the spring break that runs
through next week. They begin with
the Missoula Children’s Theater
presentation of “The Jungle Book” at 2
p.m., today in the Casey Theater.
Next week CYSS will hold a soccer
camp at Camp Casey and a swimming
camp at Camp Red Cloud for children
6-15 years old. You can expect to see
more of these types of events in the
future. Check In the Zone magazine
for the details.
To commemorate the Week of
Young Children that coincides with
spring break, the Child Development
Center has chosen a special theme for
each day: wacky, backwards, pajamas,
sports teams and patriotic/camouflage
dress up days, respectively. On these
days we encourage you to dress up your
children and let them have some fun.
Our CYSS has also begun offering
EDGE! programs – some excellent out-
of-school enrichment opportunities
for children and youth from 1st
through 12th grade to help them
experience, develop, grow and excel
NEWS THE MORNING CALM
— Col. Hank Dodge —
by participating in cutting-edge
art, fitness, life skills and adventure
activities. This month CYSS is offering
two EDGE! art classes which will end
with an exhibition May 2 in Camp
Casey’s Community Activity Center.
But the activities aren’t limited to
fun and games. ACS will hold a teen
employment workshop April 15 to help
our youth learn how to write a resume,
prepare for job interviews and search
for summer employment. Jobs for
families have always been a challenge,
but my staff is doing all it can to
identify opportunities for our youth.
ACS has also been working closely
with Casey Elementary School lead-
ers and has put together an incredible
array of Parenting for Success Work-
shops that will be held at the school
April 18-21. The programs include Par-
enting 101 & AVID Opportunities and
Program, Discipline Without Spank-
ing & Computer Safety, Parenting
Young Children & Reading With Your
Children, and Parenting of Teens &
Read 101. Each workshop is designed
to provide parents with new ideas and
skills to use.
I’m excited about what we’re doing
for our families. This is truly a great
time to be an Army Family in Area I.
The garrison staff has worked diligent-
ly to organize these programs and I
believe you’ll find them to be amazing
and rewarding.
We’re proud to be The Army’s Home
and all these family activities clearly
demonstrate why Warrior Country has
become the New Place to Live, Work
and Play in Korea! x
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Go-karts from the Casey 500 Go-Kart Track join the Community Spring Festival parade and activities at Camp Red Cloud April 2. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Jung-hwan
Garrison opens facilities
Community observes Month of Military Child
By Pfc. Choi Jung-hwan
2nd Infantry Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD – U.S.
Army Garrison Red Cloud hosted
a Community Spring Festival to
celebrate the opening of the Child,
Youth and School Services and the
Community Activity Center/Youth
Center facilities as part of the Month
of the Military Child here April 2.
The festival began with a parade
led by the 2nd Infantry Division
Band and the Korea Culture Media
High School marching band from
Dongducheon.
The parade also included
motorcyclists, go-cart riders and
children who threw candy and
plastic toys out to the crowd.
There were games with prizes,
face painting and clowns for the
crowd to enjoy. Several vendors
were selling clothes and accessories,
and some military organizations
had their booths set up to promote
their programs.
Senior leaders from USAG
Red Cloud held a ribbon cutting
ceremony to mark the official
opening of the CYSS and CAC
facilities.
Following the ribbon cutting
was a signing of the Month of the
Military Child proclamation at the
new CYSS building.
“Today’s festival not only
commemorates the Month of the
Military Child, but also the grand
opening of CYSS and the CAC,” said
Kay Chong, the program manager
at the CYSS School Age Center
manager.
“Starting April 11, the first day
of spring break, our programs will
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be launched officially. We provide
diverse after school programs such as
arts and craft, science and computer
programs. We really put our effort
in preparing the programs and I
hope many students take advantage
of these great opportunities.”
Command Sgt. Maj. Nidal
Saeed, USAG Red Cloud command
sergeant major said, “Today’s Spring
Festival celebrates the Month of the
Military Child and also officially
opens the new CYSS and CAC.
We have brand new science lab,
computer lab, facilities brought by
the U.S. Army MWR.”
Saeed, a Detroit, Mich. native,
said he was pleased with how the Children play with a display at the Spring Festival April 2, held at the Camp Red Cloud
event unfolded. Community Activity Center. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Jung-hwan
“I was surprised with the
turnout at today’s festival,” he said.
Approximately 400 people from
all over the community came to
participate in this event. It was a
great success.”
For some attendees, the festival
was simply a great opportunity
to spend quality time with their
families.
Sgt. 1st Class David Shackleton,
the operations manager of
Headquarters and Headquarters
Battery, 210th Fires Brigade, brought
his wife and children to the spring
festival.
“My wife saw this event posted on
the Pear Blossom (Family Outreach
Center) web page, so I decided to
come here with my family,” said
Shackleton, a Detroit, Mich. native.
“I don’t get many chances to hang
out with my kids and wife, so this
festival is a great opportunity to
spend some time with my family.” x The Korea Culture Media High School marching band from Dongducheon joined the
2nd Infantry Division Band in the parade. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Jung-hwan
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News & Notes
Maude Hall Hours, Survey
The hours of operations for
garrison customer service points
in Maude Hall, bldg. 2440, Camp
Casey, have been adjusted to 9
a.m. to 6 p.m., including through
the lunch hour, to better serve
Soldiers, civilians and families.
The change went into effect
March 15 and is part of U.S. Army
Garrison Red Cloud’s continuing
effort to improve customer
service. During the second
week of changed hours, usage of
Maude Hall organizations was
lowest from 5-6 p.m., 4-5 p.m.
and noon-1 p.m., respectively.
To see the usage rates, visit
http://redcloud.korea.army.mil/
Maude-Hall. To take a survey
about the hours, visit http://
w w w.sur veymonkey.com/s/
FSJC3WY.
Open House
The U.S. Army Garrison Red
Cloud Directorate of Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
will hold an open house to unveil
a new community playground,
Child Development Center,
School Age Center/Youth
Center and Army Community
Service building at 10 a.m., April
8 at Camp Casey. The event
will include games, a bouncy
house, SKIES parents and tot
gymnastics demonstration and
refreshments. Child, Youth
and School Services will hold
an open house in its facilities
from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Also
as part of the festivities, ACS
will hold its grand opening
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in its new
location, bldg. 2451, where
refreshments, information and
mini workshops will be offered.
For more information, call 730-
3628.
Power Outage
There will be a power
outage across Camp Red Cloud
from 7 a.m.-2 p.m., April 9 to
replace a switching station
on the installation. For more
information, call 732-9079.
Late Opening
Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s
Club will not open for business
until 4 p.m., April 9 because of
the power outage.
Concert on Village Green
The 2nd Infantry Division
Band presents “Celebrate the
Soldier” – a concert on the Village
Green at 2 p.m., April 10 at Camp
Red Cloud. Musical selections
will include Top 40 rock, country
and pop favorites. Bring your
chairs, blankets and food for a
relaxing afternoon of music and
camaraderie. This is an open
event for Korean nationals who
can ride the shuttle bus that will
run from 12:30-6 p.m. between
the U.S. Army Garrison Red
Cloud sewage treatment facility
parking area adjacent to the
installation and the venue. For
more information, call 732-9053.
USAG RED CLOUD THE MORNING CALM
Transformation takes top billing
By Kevin Jackson to Germany. He said he routinely
kevin.b.jackson1@korea.army.mil contrasts Warrior Country to Germany
and that the transformation that
CAMP RED CLOUD – U.S. Army occurred in Area I is “unbelievable.”
Garrison Red Cloud and community “I’m telling you that we’re so much
service providers spent two hours like Germany that we’re better,” he
at the theater here April 5 telling said. “We’re better in a lot of ways.”
the community about how Warrior The second major topic was the
Country has been transformed to rival new customer service hours at Maude
Germany. Hall that went into effect March 15. It
Since tour normalization was serves as a one-stop shop for vehicle
introduced in December 2008, more registration, pass and ID, ration
than $39 million was allocated to control, ID cards, housing, commercial
transform Area I. travel, finance and legal assistance at
Among the improvements are the Camp Casey.
addition of Casey Elementary School, Dodge explained a graph depicting
a child development center and school service hours in Area I compared to
age centers, community activity Yongsan Garrison, Fort Polk, La. and
centers and an education center. Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Col. Hank Dodge, U.S. Army “We thought it was a fair analysis
Garrison Red Cloud commander, said and a fair comparison, and as (Tucker)
the command teams at Camp Casey said we’re doing a lot better than people
and here are looking for ways to better realize up here in Area I,” he said.
serve Soldiers, civilians and families. Medical Services were another
“We’re eyes wide and ears open major topic. Lt. Col. Matthew Rice,
trying to figure out ways to make (life) deputy commander of the 168th
better,” he said. “We don’t profess to Medical Battalion, acknowledged his
have all the answers, but when we get staffing challenge and thanked the
a good answer we’ll fix it.” 2nd Inf. Div. for augmenting his staff. Sue Durham, spouse of Lt. Col. Christopher
Durham, Division Special Troops Battalion
Maj. Gen. Michael S. Tucker, “If we didn’t have them, we wouldn’t
commanding general of the 2nd be able to meet half of the primary care commander, asks a question during the
Infantry Division, who spent 22 of his demand,” he said. Area I Town Hall Meeting in the Camp Red
38 years in Germany said Soldiers often A town hall with the same agenda Cloud Theater April 5. — U.S. Army photo
compare their overseas assignments was also held at Camp Casey April 5. x by Kevin Jackson
Garrison, villagers plant roots of friendship
By Cpl. Jin Choi
iin.choi2@korea.army.mil
CAMP CASEY – The bonds of the
friendship and the Republic of Korea
and United States Alliance were
strengthened during the Arbor Day
celebration at Kolsan-dong Village
here, April 5.
U.S. Army Garrison Casey leaders
joined the local village residents to
plant apricot trees during Arbor Day
and celebrate the 60-year relationship
between the U.S. Army and City of
Dongducheon.
The event began with a reflection
period in which the participants
observed the growth of an apricot tree
placed on the same plot of ground
during last year’s Arbor Day tree
planting ceremony.
Shovels were given to Lt. Col.
Richard Fromm, USAG Casey
commander, Brent Abare, USAG Casey
deputy to the commander, Pae Tong-
su, USAG Casey community relations
officer, and Kolsan-dong villagers to
help plant the two trees.
“This tree symbolizes the
relationship between USAG Casey and
the Kolsan-dong villagers,” Fromm
said. “This represents more than just
planting a tree. We are planting a seed
and the root for a tree to grow like our
friendship has grown for 60 years. The Lt. Col. Richard Fromm, U.S. Army Garrison Casey commander, and Brent Abare, USAG
great bond between Korea and the
United States has allowed us to stand
Casey deputy to the commander, put the finishing touches on an apricot tree they
shoulder to shoulder as friends and planted with Kolsan-dong residents living on Camp Casey during Arbor Day April 5. —
allies.” U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jin Choi
Kolsan-dong village is an area where
a small number of Korean locals reside made a partnership with the villagers, and community members on Camp
on Camp Casey. Because Kolsan- which allows them access to the post Casey,” said Seok Yeong-hee, the chief
dong is located in the middle of the so they may come and go as they need. of Bosan-dong. “As this tree grows, it
installation, villagers must have access “The event is to display the will foster and strengthen friendship
to get to their homes. USAG Casey friendship and support from Soldiers between us.” x
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Competive cycling novice Patrick Hamel,
Company A, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor,
surges across the finish line for first place
in the men’s open division. — U.S. Army
photo by Kevin Jackson
Casey teams
advance to 8th
Army tourney
CAMP CASEY – Cesar Cavazos,
captain of the Camp Casey B team
from Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor
at Camp Casey, makes a move toward
the goal against Michael Kim, team
captain of the Camp Casey A team
from Company C, 1st Battalion, 72nd
Armor at Camp Casey, during the
championship game of the Warrior
Country Post-Level Indoor Soccer
Championship at Carey Fitness Center
here April 2. Cavazos scored three
goals spearheading the Casey B team’s
5-3 win in the championship game. The
teams are comprised of Soldiers from
various units from Camp Casey. Both
teams advance to the Eighth U.S. Army
Indoor Soccer Championship at Camp
Carroll April 14-16. – Courtesy photo
by Jeffrey Rivers
USAG RED CLOUD
Gashes, Stahls pedal to podium
Novice cyclist claims men’s open division title in first race
By Kevin Jackson
kevin.b.jackson1@korea.army.mil
CAMP CASEY – Athletic seasons
come and go but the one constant in
Warrior Country cycling and triathlon
events is the rivalry between Warrior
Country’s Gash and Camp Humphreys’
Stahl families for top honors.
Richard Gash in the men’s senior
division and Staci, his spouse in the
women’s open division, beat Nathan
and Sarah Stahl to the finish line in
their respective divisions of the Camp
Casey 30-Kilometer Bike Race here
April 2.
Richard finished in a race best 49
minutes and 46 seconds – slightly more
than two minutes ahead of Nathan,
who has been a strong competitor for
the top prize in a series of Warrior
Country and 8th Army cycling and
triathlon events the past few years at
Camp Casey.
The 30-kilometer, or 18 mile course,
ran two laps from Hanson Field House
past the Carey Fitness Center to the
Camp Hovey Fitness Center and to
Camp Casey’s Gate 2 and then another
one-half lap without returning to the
gate before finishing at Hanson Field
House.
Riders completed the course under
overcast skies and brisk 40 degree
temperatures.
Despite the cool, early morning
conditions, some of the riders were
already in mid-season form and duels
for podium finishes went down to the
wire as riders gave it their best effort.
“This is really a short race in terms
of bike races so you’re pounding as
hard as you can for the whole 18 miles
and it feels like it’s an aerobic sprint
the whole way,” Gash said. “When you
get done you know you worked hard
when your lungs are just burning. And
when it’s a race this short, there is no
time to rest. You don’t ever get to stop
peddling or rest. It’s just pounding for
the full 18 miles.”
It clearly worked for Staci, who
finished in 53 minutes and 12 seconds
– less than three and half minutes
behind Richard and slightly more
than 7 minutes ahead of second
place women’s finisher Sarah Stahl
representing Headquarters Support
Company, 602nd Aviation Support
Battalion.
It was also good enough to be
involved in a sprint to the finish line
with men’s open winner Patrick Hamel,
Company A, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor.
She finished one second behind him.
Richard Gash, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade
Special Troops Battalion, Camp Hovey,
said he rode a lot through the winter
and was able to ride outside in the
last month to prepare for the race. He
was impressed with the 31 riders who
participated.
“I think this is the strongest field
that we’ve had for a bike race,” the Bay
Village, Ohio native said. “When you
have so many good riders it puts some
strategy into the race because you can
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draft off each other and sort of work
together. It becomes not just about
riding fast, but you also have to ride a
smart race.”
Staci, a mother of four and an
outstanding cyclist and triathlete in
her own right, sought Richard’s advice
prior to the race.
“I asked (him), ‘how should I go out
for this race. Should I go out as fast as
I can?’ He said faster, so I went out as
fast as I could, tried to break away and
then hold it,” she said.
Hamel said his only previous
experience in an event was in the
annual Air Force Cycling Classic – aka
the Metric Century or 100-kilometer
race, in Crystal City, Va. in early 2009.
He spent most of October through
November in the field and didn’t have
time to train for the race.
“I just came out to have fun,” the
30-year-old Nashville, Tenn. native
said. “I didn’t know how I would do so
I figured whoever goes out in the front,
I’d try to stay with them.”
Other podium finishers were Jose
Gomez, 4th Battalion, 2nd Attack
Aviation Regiment, Camp Humphreys,
men’s senior division, third place, 52:53;
Andrew Welch, Co. A, 1-72nd Armor,
Camp Casey, men’s open division,
second place, 55:35; Nick Shamrell,
Company A, 2nd Assault Battalion,
2nd Aviation Combat Brigade, K-16 Air
Base, men’s open division, third place,
55:56; and Lauren Renz, HHC, 70th
Brigade Support Battalion, women’s
open division, third place, 1:10.36. x
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Garrison gives back to the community
Overseas Food Show introduces future foods
By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
moo.s.hong@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - Yongsan Community
Members got an opportunity to try new foods dur-
ing the 13th Annual Overseas Food Show, hosted by
BiRite Foodservice Distributors, at Naija Ballroom in
the Dragon Hill Lodge March 24.
BiRite Foodservice Distributors, preferred distrib-
Garrison Commander Col. William Huber and Business Program Manager Daniel Melton try foods during the 13th An-
nual Overseas Food Show at Naija Ballroom of Dragon Hill Lodge, March 24. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
(Left) Trees are planted outside of Gate 17, April 1; (Above) Col. William Huber, Garrison Commander,
and Command Sgt. Maj. John Justis shovel dirt onto seedlings- U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
opal.vaughn@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - Giving back
to the Community is something we all can do. So
what are you doing to help your Community? Why
not plant a tree? Well that’s just what the Soldiers
of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S.
Army Garrison Yongsan along with the help of
some Korean nationals did for Arbor Day, April 1.
“It may not seem like it now but you all are mak-
ing a great impact to the community,” said Sgt.
First Class Ronald Nagy, HHC, USAG Yongsan First
Sergeant to his Soldiers. “Twenty or 30 years from
now some of you might visit Korea again and you’ll
remember that you helped out a Community. Not
just U.S. Soldiers but KATUSAs as well. All of you
I’m sure will be returning here 20 years from now
and will know that you assisted in furthering your
country.”
Planting a tree or a shrub is no easy task; there
is a process. A process that takes the partnership of
two nations to keep a community at its best.
utor for many restaurants, universities and hospitals,
is the primary vendor for Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation and Marine Corps Community Ser-
vices. Once a year, BiRite travels to U.S. Army Garri-
son Yongsan and puts on the Annual Overseas Food
Show for its customers.
“A lot of customers here don’t get access to come
to the States to see the food shows. So we try to bring
what is current and what is happening in the indus-
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Yongsan plants tress to nurture partnership
“I really wish for the strongest friendship and al-
liance between the U.S and Korea on this Arbor day
event,” said Yongsan-gu Mayor Sung, Jang-Hyun.
“We are trying our best to develop this area and the
surrounding city to be environmentally friendly.
Thank you again for everyone participating in this
event and I wish the best for everyone.”
Garrison Commander Col. William Huber as
guest speaker of the event praised the alliance and
partnership of the Korean national people and U.S.
Military forces.
”We are blessed today with such a beautiful, April
day,” smiled Huber. “It is really a great honor to par-
ticipate in Arbor Day festivities. I know Arbor Day
holds a special place in your hearts. After the dev-
astation of the Korean War, the Korean people lov-
ingly nurtured their land and painstakingly planted
trees to restore nature to its original beauty. And
today symbolizes the growth of our alliance and my
hopes that these saplings will take root, will grow
tall, and stand as a beautiful symbol of the lasting
friendship between our two countries.” x
try to the people over here,” said Aaron Barulich, Di-
rector of Military and International Sales. “We try to
get the vendors and the customers together, let them
interact and do some business.”
This year about 40 suppliers participated in the
food show. The suppliers either work directly with
BiRite or work within the food service industry and
are interested in showing new products and fostering
their liaison with FMWR and MCCS customers. They
each signed up to have a booth to showcase their
food to invited FMWR and MCCS customers during
the morning, and to the public during the afternoon.
“I’ve been to several events before in Las Vegas and
Germany. This is set up really nice and the foods are
very good to have different varieties and different
ways to cook because the Army is going green now.
They have more nutritious ways to cook these foods,”
said Staff Sgt. Zerick Dunson from Tango Security
Force. “Whenever they have a food show, I encourage
everyone to come out and participate because there
are lots of good foods.”
— See FOOD SHOW, Page 12 —
u Scenes from FOOD SHOW!
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News & Notes
CYSS Renovations
CDC: April-June, playground turf
(except Kindergarten area) will be
replaced. Some minor repairs to
window screens, door guards and
door knobs.
SAC: April-May, playground turf
will be replaced. Drop-off zone
will be off limits during repairs.
MST: April-June, middle school
section will undergo repairs to
become ADA handicap compliant.
All facilities will undergo some
upgrades to restrooms to become
ADA handicap compliant. Parking
may be limited in the SAC/ MST
back parking lot while DPW crews
install one handicap space.
Living Pattern Survey
175th Financial Management
Center is conducting the Living
Pattern Survey from March 28 –
April 24. Results will be used to
update the 2011 COLA Rates for
Korea. You can access the survey
by logging on to <http://175fmc.
korea.army.mil/> or <https://
www.defensetravel.dod.mil/
oscola/lps/korea>. All Service-
members with command spons-
ored dependents or single mem-
bers required to live off-post are
encouraged to fill out the survey.
For more information, call the
175th FMC at 725-5260.
Women’s Tres Dias Weekend
USAG Yongsan Chaplain is
sponsoring a 3-day intensive
spiritual renewal experience
for adult English-speaking
women at the Yongsan Religious
Retreat Center from May 12-15.
This free event is open to any
woman desiring to deepen her
relationship with Jesus Christ. For
more details on Tres Dias or to
download an application, please
visit www.seoultresdias.org or
contact Claudette Mohn at 010-
2661-2297.
Free Musical Concert
The Korean American Association
(KAA) will hold its annual Friend
-ship Concert for American
forces personnel and their family
members at the Yong Theater of
the National Museum of Korea on
Monday, April 18. The KAA is also
offering a free guided tour of the
museum prior to the concert.
Good Neighbor English Camp
Demonstrate American hospital
-ity by opening homes to young
Korean participating in the
seventh Annual USFK Good
Neighbor English Camp on May
15-21, 2011. U.S. host families from
Yongsan area are needed to house
60 tenth-grade students from
Seoul, Pyeongtaek, and Taegu
during this one-week program.
For more information, please call
the USFK PAO, 723-7669/4685 or
send e-mail to paocr@korea.army.
mil.
For a complete list of community infor-
mation news and notes, visit the USAG
Yongsan Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan
USAG YONGSAN
Yongsan fosters Good Neighbor relationships
Dr. Ahn Kang, chief professor, Chronic Pain Centre, Medical School of CHA University explains about unique treatment in the hospi-
tal to USAG Yongsan Deputy Garrison Commander Henry Stuart at CHA Hospital March 29.. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
moo.s.hong@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - U.S.
Army Garrison Yongsan presented
certificates of appreciation to doctors
at Cha Hospital March 29 for their
help during last year’s Retiree Appre-
ciation Day.
Dr. Ahn, Kang, the Chief Profes-
sor of the Chronic Pain Centre at the
Medical School of Cha University, and
his staff volunteered their time to par-
ticipate in the Area II Retiree Appre-
ciation Day at the Main Post Club last
October 30th to provide medical treat-
ment related to chronic pain.
Yongsan Deputy to the Garrison
Faithlift serves as an outreach for Christian women
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
opal.vaughn@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - “... And
Lord, I would like to offer a special
prayer for all those men at home with
children right now who have no clue
what they’re doing,” said Chaplain Lt.
During the performence by Lori Morrison and Frankie Barranco, Christian women sing
hymns for praise and worship during Women’s Faithlift Conference at South Post Cha-
pel, USAG Yongsan March 25-26. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
Commander Mr. Paul Stuart, Instal-
lation Management Command Korea
Deputy Inspector General Mr. Albert
Kim and Yongsan Community Rela-
tions Officer Mr. An, Chang-Sin vis-
ited Cha Hospital as representatives of
the garrison.
Dr. Ahn showed them around the
hospital and gave them a short expla-
nation about unique treatments in
the hospital. Stuart showed interest
in the treatments by asking questions,
and Dr. Kang actually gave him a little
treatment by correcting his posture.
Following the hospital tour, Mr.
Stuart presented certificates of ap-
preciation to six people including
Dr. Ahn; Assistant Professor Dr. Lee,
Col. Jeffrey Hawkins, United States
Army Garrison Yongsan in a prayer to
end the first day of this year’s Women’s
Faithlift Conference held at South Post
Chapel, USAG Yongsan March 25-26.
For two days, more than 200 Chris-
tian women from all around the pen-
insula to include USAG Daegu, Hum-
THE MORNING CALM
Yong-Seung; Assistant Professor Dr.
Choi, Kyong-Man; Head Nurse Ms.
Kim, Yong-Sil; General Manager Ms.
Lim, Kay-Oun; and Sam Duck Corpo-
ration Limited Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Moon, Chang-Sup.
Cha Hospital visits
“I was reading an anecdote from one
of the people that went through your
pain treatment process. That person
indicated that apparently they had
pain when they came in but left pain
free,” said Mr. Stuart.
“That says an enormous amount
about the quality of the work that you
do on a daily basis, and provided to us
during our Retiree Appreciation Day.”
— See CHA HOSPITAL, Page 12 —
phreys, Yongsan and from Osan Air
Base came out to enhance their spiritu-
al development, encourage each other
and to increase their faith in God.
Women’s Faithlift Conference
“This is my first time leading a wor-
ship service on a military base for a
conference,” said guest performer Lori
Morrison, Nashville native.”But it’s
been an amazing experience just to be
a part of it and just to see the women,
their community that’s here and their
love, the passion that they have for
God. So it’s been an honor.”
The Faithlift Conference serves as
an outreach for Christian women’s
faith. Along with Morrison, singer-
song writer Frankie Barranco per-
formed a few of her songs for praise
and worship.
“This is my first time doing this
kind of thing and it’s very humbling,”
said Barranco. “It’s a great honor to be
a part of this. I have sat down and met
the women here and all of them are the
most personable and genuinely sweet
people. It’s been awesome.”
For more information regarding the
event, contact faithlift.registration@
live.com.
“Garrison Yongsan and the Instal-
lation Management Command will
ensure families are prepared and sup-
ported throughout their tours here in
Korea,” said Garrison Commander Col.
Bill Huber said. “That is my promise to
the community.” x
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USAG Yongsan
New website
By Cpl. Choe Yong-joon
yongjoon.choe@korea.army.mil
Have you checked out the new and improved
USAG Yongsan website? What do you think
of the revamped design? Any suggestions
for improvement? Find out what more than
7,200 Yongsan community members are
talking about by becoming a USAG Yongsan
Facebook Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan!
(Comments are kept in their original form)

Michael Aloisi
Facebook Fan

I like the calendar. People have been asking for this
for a while, thanks for using the feedback! I hope
agencies on post catch on and post their events.
USAG Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. William Huber and Mayor of Yongsan-gu Sung Jang-Hyun present a cer-
tificate of appointment to the new member of Korean American Friendship Council Command Sgt. Maj. John Justis
at the Main Post Club March. 28. - U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Choi Sung-il

Minseok Kim KAFC promises a better community

Facebook Fan
To compare with the previous website, it is more nice
and clean. I like it better and think I’m going to visit
the website more often to see how Yongsan changes.
Overall, it looks concise and easy to find the contents.
I feel it’s more like visiting Facebook-based website,
which is really nice.
By Pvt. Choi Sung-il
sung.i.choi@korea.army.mil
YONGSAN GARRISON - U.S. Army Garrison
Yongsan team members and Yongsan-Gu local gov-
ernment and civic leaders held their quarterly Kore-
an American Friendship Council at Main Post Club
March 28.
Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. William
Huber delivered opening remarks, praising the
strength of the alliance.
“It’s nice to have members of Yongsan-gu to share
this wonderful day with us, developing the bonds of
our community.”
Huber also conveyed words of encouragement to
neighboring country Japan.
“As we celebrate the change of season, it’s also
important to remember what’s going on just across
the ocean with our brothers and sisters in Japan as
they try to recover from the earthquake, tsunami
and major nuclear issues.”
Co-Chairman and Yongsan-Gu District Mayor
Sung Jang-hyun then delivered reciprocal remarks.
— See KAFC, Page 12 —

Adriane
Mandakunis Yongsan spouses enjoy time in Dongdaemun
Facebook Fan

It is wonderful compared to what it used to be! Thank

You!

Doyoon Kim
Facebook Fan

Wow, USAG Yongsan website has been improved a

lot. I’m so glad to see the updated site and I know the
improvement is totally come from you guys dedica-
tion and hard working. I really like the way the website
arranges and spreads the information with a search
toolbar located upright corner. Thank you!

Aiden Park
Facebook Fan

I remember the previous website and new one seems
to be much more convenient to utilize. I especially like
the alphabetical phone book! I am sure that Yongsan
Community Members will like it! Thanks for your hard
work!
Navy spouses smile for the camera after scoring shopping bargains at Purse Heaven in Dongdaemun, March
28. — Courtesy photo by Duchesne Tolaram- Crawford
See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photos
to our page with a quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and we’ll see you in the paper. -
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FOOD SHOW
Chief Strategy Officer Gerard Ber-
tholon from Cuisine Solutions said he
is very satisfied with the show.
“The event is very well organized
and the hotel is really beautiful, one
of the best I have seen in FMWR. The
staff members were very helpful, great
team around here. I couldn’t be hap-
pier,” he said. “I’m sure I will do it again
because it was a positive event.”
“I would just say that we are always
very happy to come over here. It is a
CHA HOSPITAL
Yongsan representatives then mov-
ed to Chaum Hospital for a tour of the
Anti-Aging Life Center. This state-of-
the-art facility combines techniques
from many different schools of ther-
apy including oriental, western, and
alternative medicine and also leading
edge stem-cell therapy, exercise pre-
scription and food therapy. Dr. Cha,
Kawng-Eun, Vice President of CHA
University, led the tour.
“I was impressed with the facility
and staffs of the Chaum Hospital,” said
Mr. Stuart. “From a layman’s view, this
is a state-of-the-art facility that caters
to needs and desires of its clientele.”
KAFC
“The great amount of effort and the
active participation of Korea and U.S
will develop the strong friendship and
harmonization for our future.”
During the get-together Yongsan
Police Station Chief Kim Seong-geun
and Command Sgt. Maj. John Justis
were recognized as the newest mem-
bers of Yongsan-gu KAFC and received
certificates of appointment.
Kim returned the gesture by confer-
ring police coins to Sung and Huber.
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from Page 9
wonderful place to visit and everyone
is always welcoming,” said Barulich.
“Hopefully, Yongsan Community will
get to see some new and interesting of-
ferings in the FMWR clubs.”
“Garrison Yongsan and the Instal-
lation Management Command will
ensure families are prepared and sup-
ported throughout their tours here in
Korea,” said Garrison Commander Col.
William Huber. “That is my promise to
the community.” x
from Page 10
“I thoroughly enjoyed both tours
and meeting the Good Neighbors that
USAG Yongsan has in Cha and Chaum
Hospitals. We look forward to con-
tinuing our Good Neighbor relation-
ship with both,” he added.
“Garrison Yongsan and the Instal-
lation Management Community sup-
ports all Soldiers, Families and Army
Civilians with quality programs and
safe communities that meet their
needs,” said USAG Yongsan Garri-
son Commander Col. William Huber.
“We are keeping our promise to make
Yongsan a place where community
members can thrive.” x
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Following the presentation, the at-
tendees discussed matters of mutual
concern over lunch.
“Garrison Yongsan values relation-
ships with outside organizations to
help us improve our quality of life,”
said Huber.
“Deepening our non-governmental
organization relationships is just one
way we are supporting the Installation
Management Command Campaign
Plan.” x
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

Worship Services Worship Services Worship Services Worship Services

Collective Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Protestant 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 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Spanish 3 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Gospel 12:15 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Nondenominational Church of Christ 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel Contemporary
Gospel Sunday 12:30 p.m. South Post Chapel ChapelNext 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel Catholic Mass Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Mision Pentecostal Hispana Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel KATUSA
Casey 12:30 p.m. Camp Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Stanley Chapel Saturday 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
United Pentecostal Sunday 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (youth) Freedom Chapel
COGIC Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Catholic Services
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel KATUSA Mass
KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Tuesday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
KATUSA 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist
Tuesday 6 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital

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
Latter-day Saints Worship
Sunday 4 p.m. West Casey Chapel
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Jewish Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel
The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
for helpful links and information

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: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 754-7274 sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169 milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores: Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6016 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
754-7042
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Spring knocks at the door

of Area IV with flowers
Story and photo by Lee Seung-bin
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — The cold snap has almost come to an end, and the
warm weather is fast making its approach. All around USAG Daegu and Area
IV flowers are unfolding their petals as they make their spring debut. You don’t
need to go far to experience the beauty of the season. Instead, a walk around
the installation or housing units can be more than enough.
Everywhere you look, magnolias are bursting to their fullness, forsythias
and cherry blossoms are in full bloom -- showing off their beautiful figure
and bright colors in the warm sunshine. For the busy bee, the arrival of spring
seems to bring as much joy as the flower themselves. x
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Hard work pays off for ADA Soldier

By 1st Lt. Austin Liu complishing its mission.” first crew usually means he or she is hicle, a position usually reserved for
6-52 ADA Public Affairs It is this type of drive and can-do among the best in the platoon. noncommissioned officers.
spirit from Cantu that first caught Staff “I remember meeting this young “I was extremely proud to have been
SUWON AIR BASE — Drops of Sgt. Michael Chopcinski’s attention. private first class Cantu one day and selected to serve in the position,” Can-
sweat pour down from Spc. Dustin Chopcinski serves as the crew chief for noticed that he exhibited a level of tu said. “And I promised myself I will
Cantu’s chin onto his gear, which is al- the communication relay group. maturity and leadership not com- do my best to accomplish the mission.
ready soaked with mud and rain. The In December 2010, Chopcinski and mon among Soldiers of his pay grade,” I have never learned about the AMG in
19-year-old team leader sprints back the rest of the communication platoon Chopcinski said. “I immediately knew advanced individual training so I knew
and forth to collect the remaining leaders were recruiting candidates to back then that I wanted this guy to be I had to spend some extra time prepar-
guide wires for an antenna as his crew build the first crew of the communica- on my crew.” ing.”
of Pfc. Eric Bucholtz and Pfc. Alexan- tion relay group. Cantu was assigned as the team
der Vera begin the final steps to move For a Soldier to earn the position of leader of the antenna mast group ve- — See SPECIALIST, Page 22 —
their antenna mast group vehicle, also
known as the AMG.
The crew is doing excellent on
time, Cantu realizes. He sneaks a
quick glance at the evaluators stand-
ing on the sideline and notices a smile
of approval on their faces. The stan-
dard for preparing and moving the
AMG is usually one hour and the crew
has used only 40 minutes.
As he is about to shout a few words
of encouragement to his crew, Cantu
realizes the rain has turned into snow.
Cantu and his antenna mast group
crew, assigned to the communication
platoon of Headquarters and Head-
quarters Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd
Air Defense Artillery, are participating
in the semi-annual PATRIOT gunnery
table VIII evaluation. This serves as
the final benchmark for the commu-
nication platoon and its communica-
tion relay group, also known as CRG,
in validating their ability to execute
their wartime mission.
“The weather was certainly not on
our side this afternoon,” Cantu said,
chuckling. He changed to a more seri-
ous tone and said, “But the CRG crew
still made it happen. Nothing can stop Specialist Dustin Cantu of the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery wraps wire for the mast in the background in preparation for
the communication platoon from ac- a road march during a semi-annual PATRIOT gunnery evaluation. — U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Austin Liu

Shop helps consumers, community

By W. Wayne Marlow
warren.wayne.marlow@us.army.mil

CAMP HUMPHREYS — A $1 shirt can be a

good deal in more ways than one at the Painted Door
Thrift Shop.
Not only does the consumer get a greatly dis-
counted item, but that dollar eventually makes its
way back to the Camp Humphreys community, ac-
cording to shop manager Jessica Dunn.
“It’s good to know that you’re giving back. It’s a
win-win situation,” Dunn said. “The dollar you spend
buying a shirt will help someone in the long run.”
Money raised has gone to the Girls Scouts, Boy
Scouts, Army Community Service, and the Camp
Humphreys Playgroup. Dunn said most items that
find their way to the Painted Door, located in Build-
ing 360, are clothes, but other material comes in.
“We get TVs, books - 10 for 50 cents - we get elec-
tronics, which is our biggest seller. If we get electron-
ics, it’s usually gone the same day,” she said.
The store will accept almost any item in good con-
dition. One of the few restrictions is that clothing
must be seasonal. On a related note, the store now
has a surplus of winter clothes for 10 cents an item.
The Painted Door also accepts items on consign-
ment, where it sells the donated items, with the do-
nator getting 75 percent of the money and the shop
keeping the rest.
Dunn said the shop has two volunteers and is
looking for more.
“Even 20 minutes to sort hangers would make a
difference,” she said. Jessica Dunn, the Painted Door Thrift Store manager, sorts through donated clothing. While clothing makes up the
If interested in volunteering, or for more informa- bulk of the merchandise, the store also has electronics, books, and more. Money brought in is given back to the
tion on the Painted Door, call 753-7014. x Camp Humphreys community. — U.S. Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow
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News & Notes

Housing Office Closure
The Housing Services Branch
Clinic expands service
will be closed April 15 for Hous-
ing Teambuilders Day. For more
More veterinary care day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During these
hours, persons may make purchases,
worm medication, flea and tick medi-
cation, and shampoos are currently for
information, call 753-6617. now being offered ask questions, and schedule Wednes-
day appointments.
sale by credit card, check, or cash.
Pet owners should call in advance
Volunteers Sought Also, Camp Humphreys veterinary of leisure travel or Permanent Change
Pyongtaek city officials are look- By Capt. Amy Carlson treatment records are now located of Station to coordinate vaccinations,
ing for 10 volunteers from United 106th Medical Detachment here rather than the Osan Air Base vet- health certificates, and other diagnos-
States Army Garrison Hum- erinary clinic. tics according to the specific country
phreys for its English classes. CAMP HUMPHREYS — The vet- The Humphreys clinic will continue requirements and timelines.
Starting April 19, the classes will erinary clinic here expanded its ser- to do wellness exams on Mondays on a The clinic telephone number is 753-
meet Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 vices on April 4. The clinic is in Build- walk in basis through April, except for 7038. For after duty emergencies, call
p.m. at the Paengseong Public ing T891, inside Longbow Gate across the unit training holiday of April 18. 010-9040-5171.
Health and Welfare Center. To from the airfield. In addition, the clinic now sched- For more information regarding the
volunteer, or for more informa- Soldiers with the 106th Medical De- ules appointments for routine and ad- Camp Humphreys veterinary clinic,
tion, call 754-7652. tachment (Veterinary Services) will be vanced care. visit http://humphreys.korea.army.
at the clinic from Monday through Fri- Many products, including heart- mil/Vet Clinic. x
Town Hall Meeting
A Town Hall meeting is sched-
uled for April 26 at 6 p.m. in the
Community Activity Center. The
agenda includes Volunteer of the
Quarter recognition and com-
munity awards. There will also
be comments by United States
Army Garrison Commander, Col.
Joseph P. Moore, and a time for
open discussion.

Paintball Teams Wanted

The 8th Army Paintball Cham-
pionships are scheduled for May
13-14 at Camp Carroll. If interest-
ed in being on the Area III team,
call 753-3013.

Changes to ID Cards Planned

Staring in June, Department of
Defense identity cards will no
longer be printed with Social
Security numbers on them. All
cardholders will eventually get a
new card, with a DoD identifica-
tion number. Current ID cards
will be replaced when they are
within 30 days of expiration. ID
cards without an expiration date
can be replaced anytime.

English Village Opportunity

Cheongdam Middle School is
looking for volunteers for its Eng-
lish Village program that meets
on the first and third Saturdays
of each month. Volunteers par-
ticipate in English-speaking
roles to help students with their
language skills. To volunteer, or
for more information, call 754-
7652.

Ration Control Limited Hours

Until further notice, the ration
control office is on limited hours.
It will be open Monday through
Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Passport Office Update
The passport acceptance section
that opened March 1 is now ac-
cepting tourist passport applica-
tions. The section, on the second
floor of Building 544 (the One
Stop), is also still accepting ap-
plications for official and n0-fee
passports. For more information,
call 753-8557.
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 warren.
wayne.marlow@korea.army.mil.
Specialist Christopher Bellew and Capt. Lisa Jividen apply bandaging to Bear, a German shepherd dealing with a leg infection,
on April 4 at the Camp Humphreys Veterinary Clinic. Bellew, Jividen, and other 106th Medical Detachment Soldiers now provide
expanded care to pets on Camp Humphreys. — U.S. Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow
SPECIALIST from Page 21 complained that Cantu was giving “The information relayed by the
orders to them as if he was an NCO. I CRG includes critical air picture and
Cantu soon learned there are other looked at them and said, ‘Good. That other data and voice exchange,” Kin-
challenges awaiting a young Soldier means he is doing his job.’ ” mon said.
working above his rank. Cantu enlisted out of high school, As Cantu and his team received
“The first challenge I encountered but not for the benefits or adventure. “I their outbrief from the evaluators af-
in my new position was I noticed some enlisted because I wanted to serve be- ter successfully completing their crew
of my Soldiers on my team had diffi- cause our society lacks folks that sim- drill, the young team leader was al-
culty taking orders from someone who ply want to serve their nation,” he said. ready planning how to get his crews to
does not have NCO stripes,” Cantu The sole communication platoon in the next evaluation. His leaders have
said. “But I was able to quickly let my the battalion plays a critical role in the planned something else.
team know that I am now wearing the mission accomplishment of a PATRI- “I am preparing him for the next
hat of NCO and I can no longer act as OT battalion, according to Master Sgt. board,” Chopcinski said. “It is time for
if I am not.” Timothy Kinmon, the 6-52 electronic him to get promoted to a noncommis-
Chopcinski added, “I remember missile maintenance NCOIC, and the sioned officer. After all, he is already
Soldiers coming to me one day and primary evaluator of CRG gunnery. performing at that level.” x
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Seminars benefit 2nd CAB, ROK

By Cpl. Paek Geun-wook and
Cpl. Tim Oberle
2nd CAB Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — To further enhance the
Republic of Korea’s familiarity with U.S. capabili-
ties, Col. James T. Barker, the commander of the 2nd
Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, is
“I
conducting a series of officer professional develop-
ment seminars highlighting the capabilities of the
U.S. AH-64D Apache and the M139 Air Volcano Mine
Dispenser system.
Barker and Lt. Col. Erik O. Gilbert, commander of
the 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, hope we will have more
2nd CAB, have met with their ROK Army counter-
parts to hold extensive joint tactical discussions.
chances for enhanced discussion.”
- Lt. Gen. Choi jong-Il
ROK Army I Corps commander

“These sessions enhance the ROK leadership’s un-

derstanding of the Apache and Volcano systems and
help us understand the ROK military’s capabilities
so we can find ways to cooperate and fill capability
gaps that may exist in either formation,” Barker said.
He also noted Korean aviation brigades have over
100 lift aircraft which can enhance the 2nd Infantry
Division’s air movement capabilities.
Lt. Gen. Choi jong-Il, ROK Army I Corps com-
mander, called the sessions “a great opportunity to
know the Apache’s capabilities and I hope we will
have more chances for enhanced discussions leading
to future joint training. The ROK I Corps is adjacent
to North Korea and in the event of a conflict we have
a huge possibility of being attacked by the North’s
mechanized units, so I believe the Apache helicopter
is one of the most effective forces to combat these
mechanized threats.”
Barker and Gilbert plan to visit every infantry
corps and forward deployed unit before the next Ul-
chi Freedom guardian exercise.
“The opportunity to conduct professional devel-
opment sessions and tactical discussions with our
ROK aviation counterparts is critical to sustaining
the ROK and U.S. Alliance and is paving the way for
future combined operations,” Barker said. “The 2nd
CAB continues to take the initiative and develop op-
portunities to train with the lift and attack battalions
within the ROK aviation brigades on a consistent ba-
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Carlos A. Merino gives a brief about the AH-64D Apache to Lt. Gen. Choi jong-Il as part of an sis, greatly improving our wartime capabilities and
officer development session. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Paek, Geun-wook building lasting friendships.” x

Humphreys Theatre honored

Community work leads to
Exchange Reel Time award
By W. Wane Marlow
warren.wayne.marlow@us.army.mil

CAMP HUMPHREYS — The Exchange recogn-

zied the Humphreys Theatre as the best military in-
stallion theatre in the world during a ceremony here
April. 5.
Karin Duncan, Senior Vice President of the Ex-
change’s Pacific Region, presented the Reel Time
award to theatre employees for their regular work
with Soldiers and Families.
“What stood out the most was the community
involvement,” Duncan said. “They did a lot to bring
families into the theatre. They went above and be-
yond. They went the extra mile to involve parents
and children.”
This included life-size cutouts, Harry Potter
themes, Easter and Halloween specials, and a recy-
cling day.
For operating the winning theater, manager Cho
Hyok and assistant manager Song song-in will re-
ceive a trip to Hollywood the week of April 17 for VIP
tours of Warner Brothers and 20th Century Fox stu-
dios.
Hyok said his employees were stunned by the
news. “They couldn’t believe it,” he said. “It felt so
good. It’s fantastic. We always like to get the commu-
nity involved and have something for Soldiers and Karin Duncan, senior vice president for The Exchange’s Pacific region presents the Reel Time award to Humphreys
Families.” x Theatre manager Cho Hyok, left, and assistant manager Song song-in. — U.S. Army photo by W. Wayne Marlow
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Tax filing deadline just around the corner

Area IV tax preparers are poised and ready to assist you with your income tax filing needs. — U.S. Army photo by Im Hae-na
By Mary Grimes need to be sure that the parents are not tax that was due by April 18. Penalties commented Nisbet.
mary.b.grimes@us.army.mil doing this without their knowledge.” may apply. The best thing to do if you For your tax filing convenience, the
Tax center officials say that meeting feel you may not be able to file by the following information is provided:
DAEGU GARRISON — Tax Centers the April 18 deadline doesn’t have to be a deadline is to contact the Tax Centers. The phone numbers are 768-8590 for
are up and running full speed on both nail-biting experience. “Most pertinent Staff personnel at either office will be Camp Henry’s Tax Center (Bldg 1685)
Camp Henry and Camp Carroll. As the at this point is that any person eligible able to help you understand what you and 765-8179 for Camp Carroll’s tax
Apr. 18th deadline for filing approaches, to file federal taxes must file them by need to do in order to successfully file center (Bldg 125). Hours for both tax
tax center officials have been busy doing April 18. This is the deadline. However, by the April 18 deadline. If you have centers are Tuesdays through Fridays,
their best to provide Area IV with the you may qualify for a two-month all of your information: social security 1000 - 1900, and Saturdays 1000 - 1500.
kind of quality service that would put extension to file your federal taxes. card(s), W-2s, and any other tax forms, The tax centers are open during lunch
any taxpayer’s mind at ease. Service members serving outside of the you will likely be quickly filed and have hours. In addition to regular hours, the
According to Capt. Colin R. Nisbet, United States on April 18 may qualify your taxes filed electronically. Some tax centers will be open from 1000 - 1900
Officer in Charge, Area IV Tax Centers, for this extension. However, you will returns must be filed by paper so it is on Saturday, April 16, and 1000 - 1900 on
19th ESC, ensuring every customer still have to pay interest on any unpaid prudent not to wait to the last minute,” Monday, April 18. x
receives quality service, is something
the tax center staff is committed to
providing. “The first thing someone who
is filing should know is that we’re here to
help. The filing process can sometimes
be intimidating, but we want to do what
we can to make it less so,” said Nisbet.
With tax center locations on Camp
Henry (Bldg. 1685), and Camp Carroll
(Bldg. 125), convenience is also a plus
for Area IV tax filers. Before visiting
the tax center of your choosing however,
filers should ensure they arrive with the
proper documents. Nisbet said, “Clients
need to bring in all of their information.
One of biggest problems we’ve been
seeing is when a soldier, spouse, or
other eligible client doesn’t bring in
their social security card or when the
social security number is registered
under a different name than one on file
with the IRS (think maiden names).
Sometimes clients will accidentally
write down social security numbers
or other necessary information such
as bank account or routing numbers
incorrectly and this will lead to delays
in completing the filing process and, if
there is to be one, receiving a return.
“Some of our younger clients have
parents who are still claiming them on
their tax returns. When this happens, the
younger client cannot file taxes without
raising flags if the parent or parents have
already filed their taxes claiming their Filing your income tax return does not have to be stressful occasion. Area IV has qualified preparers available to assist you with your
child as a dependent. The younger clients filing needs — U.S. Army photo by Lee Seung-Bin
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t News & Notes

Financial Counseling Services
Financial counseling for soldiers
and family members with emphasis
on managing personal finances and
tracking spending habits. Development
of a personal financial plan, retirement
plan, and college saving plan. Call the
ACS financial readiness program office,
768-8127 or 768-7112.
FMWR Marketing
Can’t find your favorite menu at the
club? Got a party theme your friends
would love? Have a program idea for
teens? Tell us what you would do if
you could reach out and touch FMWR
programs, events and activities and
you could win $100 in FMWR gift
certificates. Suggestions can be e-mailed
to laurel.baek@korea.army.mil
Say it on ICE
Ever wonder if your voice is heard. Say it
on ICE, we’re listening. Fill out an online
comment card today our response is
guaranteed. http://ice.disa mil
Texas Hold’em
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Camp Carroll
Hideaway Club. Weekly prizes for the
top 3 players. $20 per person. Free meal
for players. Points awarded for every 8
weeks of play toward the final game and
a $1,000 prize. Calll 765-8574 for more
information.
Haveyou beenaffected bysexual abuse
Col. Kathleen Gavle, Commander, USAG Daegu, and Command Sgt. Maj. Gabriel Arnold were among the community members
Celebrate your strength and express your
emotions by decorating a t-shirt. Draw participating in the Candlelight Vigil held in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Apr. 1 at the Camp Walker Chapel.

Candlelight vigil highlights Sexual Assault Awareness in Area IV

a picture on your t-shirt or write a poem
on your t-shirt. Completed t-shirts will
be anonymously displayed for Sexual
Assault Awareness Month. For more
information call 725-3085 or stop by your
local ACS office to pick up your t-shirt.
Busan Igidae seacoast trekking
April 16, the bus departs from Camp
Carroll CAC at 7 a.m. and Camp Walker
Commissary at 8 a.m. Transportaition
fee is $10 for adult and $5 for child under
12. For details call 764-4123.
Gyeong-Ju World Amusement Park
April 23, the bus departs from Camp
Carroll CAC at 8 a.m. and Camp Walker
Commissary at 9 a.m. Transportaition
fee is $10. Bring won for your entrance
fee, plus food and snacks. For details
call 765-8325.
Kids Club
Register your child for our Jr. Membership
Program. Program benefits include
quarterly appreciation nights, $5 gift
coupon for thier birthday and other
great events. Open to kids ages 5-12. For
more information, call the Evergreen
Community Club, 764-4060.
Commissary closed April 11 and 12
Daegu commissary will be closed April
11 and 12 to conduct inventory. It will
re-open April 13, normal hours. Camp
Carroll will be closed April 11 to conduct
inventory. It will open on April 12,
normal hours plus will also open April
13 for closing on the 11th.
Story and photo by Im Hae-na
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — Members
of the USAG Daegu and Area IV
community showed their support
for efforts to get the word out that
sexual assault will not be tolerated,
by participating in a Sexual Assault
Awareness Candlelight Vigil and a
proclamation signing, Apr. 1, at the
Camp Walker Chapel. Present to sign
the proclamation were USAG Daegu
Commander, Col. Kathleen Gavle, and
Command Sgt. Maj. Gabrielle Arnold,
Power of prayer: it can change your entire experience
By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Milton Johnson
USAG Daegu Garrison Chaplain
DAEGU GARRISON — “Men ought
always to pray, and not to faint” Luke 18:1
Luke 18:1 is a favorite Bible verse that
I recite many times to keep me positive
when life seems negative.
In that same chapter, verses 2-6
Jesus gives the parable of the unjust
judge. He said, there was a certain
widow who lived in a town that had a
judge who didn’t fear God or man. This
widow went to the judge and asked him
to avenge her of her enemies.
Finally, the judge said, I will avenge
this widow of her enemies lest she weary
me with her constant pleading. Jesus
added, shall not God avenge his own
elect, which cry day and night unto him,
though he bear long with them.
This parable reminds me of an
experience I had when my 10-year old
son was 2 years old. He was seriously ill
and had to be hospitalized. The family
was puzzled because no one could
figure out what happened to him.
The night before admitting him to
USAG Daegu.
The Month of April has long been
recognized as the period set aside
across DoD and the nation for drawing
attention to the ills of sexual assault. The
theme for this year “Hurts one. Affects
all,” has been pushed heavily throughout
Area IV, all in an effort to increase
awareness regarding the prevention and
elimination of sexual assault.
The chapel setting was ideal for
the lighting of candles and offering of
support to this year’s Sexual Assault
Awareness program, as community
members joined Command Chaplain
the hospital he vomited until he was
dehydrated. The next day, following
an examination, the physician put him
in the hospital.
To say the least I was hurt, shocked
and confused. About three hours
after being admitted his condition
worsened and the doctor transferred
him to the Intensive Care Unit.
I concluded that we were losing him.
Our family doctor, a fellow church
Milton Johnson, in prayer and words of
encouragement toward that end.
The official USAG Daegu Sexual
Assault Awareness Proclamation
message is clear, “Preventing sexual
assault is everyone’s duty.” As one
participant in the candlelight
vigil put it, “Every Soldier, every
family member—everybody has a
responsibility or a role to play in
putting an end to sexual assault. We
all have to pay more attention to what’s
going on around us, and when we know
something is wrong, remaining silent
is not an option.” x
member and friend, called his wife and
asked her to come to the hospital.
When she arrived he asked if my
family would allow them to pray with
us, I consented. The doctor prayed.
He checked my son and his vital signs
were the same.
The doctor prayed three times,
checking Milton Jr. after each prayer.
Each time there was no change. We
waited. We knew God would not keep
silent. Time passed
Then signs of hope appeared.
Milton’s vital signs changed. Five days
of hospitalization followed. He was
released, and we took him home.
Thank God, he lived.
Like the widow in the parable we
were prayerful, persistent, and patient.
Jesus stated at the beginning of this
parable that men ought always to pray
and not faint.
Question. Are you facing a difficulty?
Or do you know someone who is going
through a dilemma? If so, pray about
it. And remember to be persistent and
patient. That’s the key to being hopeful
when things seem hopeless. x
APRIL 8, 2011 USAG DAEGU USAG-D • PAGE 27
http://daegu.korea.army.mil

Citizen journalists reshaping the way news is delivered

Story and photo by Hana Noguchi
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — The world
of communication has gone through
tremendous change. Today, both
citizen and traditional journalists
participate in a shared platform that
allows the information network to
operate in an almost non-stop and
more efficient manner. The citizen
journalist has entered the playing field
in a very big way.
The concept of citizen journalism
is for members of the public to
play an active role in the process
of collecting and reporting news
and information. The terrif ying
earthquake and tsunami that struck
Japan proves that that they just that.
CNN’s I-reporters in Japan captured
videos, photographs, and conducted
interviews to reveal to the world what
professional journalists could not
capture in that very moment, because
they were not there. These citizen
journalists play a dynamic role in
working with traditional journalists
to assist in presenting the public with
news like that in Japan, by taking
digital photographs, videos from the
mobile phone, and even collecting
The citizen journalist comes from all walks of life. Technological advances and the public’s desire for news and information immediately,
evidence from the scene itself. has greatly changed the way news is captured and delivered.
In a sense, civilian journalists shape
our news media today. Their purpose happening as they see it. borders. Thanks to the efforts made method of news delivery. The citizen
is not to replace traditional journalists, The future for journalism is an by these citizen journalists, more journalist has changed how we get
because they do their jobs incredibly empowering one, as citizen and people are becoming involved in information and the speed in which it
well; however, the citizen journalist professional journalists work together the communication process. High is delivered. The March 11th earthquake
captures the locality of news, not to capture something that’s not school and college students, laborers, and tsunami in Japan proved to us just
because they have to, but because they only dear to them, but may be of educators, and the even the elderly, how true these statements really are. x
want the world to know exactly what is interest to others beyond their local are now more actively involved in the

Master
Resilliency
Training
Course
DAEGU GARRISON — Area
IV participants in the Army’s Master
Resiliency Training Course (MRT), pose for
the camera after successfully completing
an MRT Course conducted by the Camp
Henry ACS, March 23. MRT training is
part of the Chief of Staff of the Army’s
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program.
Open to Soldiers and Family members,
the training is a structured, long term
assessment and development program
designed to build resilience and enhance
the performance of every Soldier, Family
member and DA Civilian.— U.S. Army
photo by Cpl. Jang Bong-seok
USAG-D • PAGE 28
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Families can thrive.

WhAT IT MEANS:
• Through the ‘Bringing the Benefit to You’ campaign,
Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their Families
have shopped on-site at more than 100 remote
locations and purchased $14 million worth
of commissary products.

• An average of 30% SAVINGS OR MORE on

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• Within the next three years, more than

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아동들과 가족들을 최우선으로 여기는 새로운 시설과 프로그램
행크 닷지 대령
[USAG Red Cloud 사령관]
레드 클라우드 위수 사령부 -지난
4월 2일에 커뮤니티 활동 센터/ 유스
센터에서 열린 커뮤니티 봄 축제에
참가하지 못했다면, 당신은 환상적인
가족 행사를 놓친 것 입니다. 하지만,
더 기쁜 소식이 있습니다.
이번 행사는 군 자녀의 달을
기념하기 위해 조직한 많은 활동 중
KOREAN PAGE THE MORNING CALM
대구기지 사령관
사설
첫번째 행사입니다. 봄방학과 우연히 기간이 맞는 항상 힘든 일이였습니다.
작년 12월에 육군참모총장 아이들의 주간을 기념하기 위해 하지만, 우리 직원들이 우리
George W. Casey, Jr.가 캠프 어린이 개발 센터는 매일 특별한 청소년들이 기회를 찾기 위해 할
케이시를 방문했을 때 가족이 테마를 선택하고 있습니다: 수있는 모든것을 하고 있습니다.
우선이라는 것을 명확히 했습니다. 익살스럽게 입고, 뒤집어서 입고, 또한 ACS는 케이시 초등학교
우리는 “그것을 최고로 만들라” 잠옷, 스포츠 팀과 애국적인/위장 지도자들과 면밀히 협력하고 있고,
라고 요구하지 않을 것 입니다. 옷을 입는 날. 이러한 날에는 당신의 4월 18-21일 동안 학교에서 열릴
대신에, 워리어 컨트리 가족들에게 자녀가 그들의 개성을 표현함으로써 워크샵의 성공을 위해 놀라운
우리가 할수 있는 한도 내에서 재미를 느낄 수 있도록 격려해줘야 자녀양육도 같이 병행되고 있습니다.
최선을 다할 것이고 이는 정확히 됩니다. 이 프로그램은 자녀들의 양육에
현재 우리가 하고 있는 것입니다. 또한, CYSS는 EDGE 프로그램을 도움이 되는 101&AVID 프로그램,
오늘 새로운 커뮤니티 놀이터, 제공하기 시작했습니다 - 최신의 체벌없는 규율과 컴퓨터 안전,
어린이 발전 센터와 취학 연령 미술, 체육, 생활 그리고 도전적인 당신의 아이들과 함께 독서 하기,
센터를 공개할것입니다. 또한, 오전 활동들활동에 참여함으로써 그들의 십대들의 양육법과 101을 읽는
10시에 캠프 케이시(Bldg.2451) 경험, 자기개발, 성장과 우수함을 것입니다.
에서 육군 커뮤니티 서비스 센터 함양하는 것을 도와주기 위해 각 워크샵은 부모님들이
개관식을 가질 것 입니다. 진행되는 1학년에서 12학년까지의 아이들에게 사용할 수 있는 새로운
아동, 청소년 그리고 학교 아이들을 위한 프로그램 입니다. 아이디어와 기술들을 제공하기 위해
서비스는 다음 주 봄 방학동안 여러 이번달엔 두번의 미술 수업을 계획되어 있습니다.
활동들을 계획했습니다. 오늘은 하는데 수업시간에 그린 작품들은 저는 워리어 컨트리에 있는
캠프 케이시 극장에서 2시에 미줄라 5월 2일 캠프 케이시 지역 활동 가족들을 위해 우리가 앞으로 할
아이들과 함께 “정글북” 오디션을 센터에서 전시회를 가질 것입니다. 일들로 매우 들떠있습니다. 이곳의
할 것 입니다. 하지만 이런 활동들이 단지 재미와 가족이 된다는 것은 진실로 좋은
다음 주 CYSS는 6-15살 아이들을 게임에만 제한되는 것은 아닙니다. 기회입니다.
위해 캠프 케이시에서 축구교실을 ACS는 청소년들이 이력서를 하지만 3년전에는 꿈꾸지도 못할
열고 캠프 레드 클라우드에서는 수영 어떻게 쓰고 채용면접을 위한 준비와 일들이었습니다..
캠프를 가질 것입니다. 여름 채용에 대한 검색을 돕기 위해 우리 직원들은 이러한
이 캠프들의 참석율이 좋다면 4월 15일 청소년 취업 워크샵을 프로그램들을 구성하기 위해 열심히
차후 더 많은 캠프들을 기대할 수 가질 것입니다. 일했으며 그리고 저는 당신이 집에
있을 것입니다. 한국에 있는 가족들을 위한 직업은 돌아간 것 처럼 좋아할거라 믿습니다.