March 26, 2010 • Volume 8, Issue 23 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil

Region News P02USAG-Red Cloud P05USAG-Casey P05USAG-Yongsan P09USAG-Humphreys P21USAG-Daegu P25

DMZ Peace, Prosperity P02Sights and Sounds P03Command Perspective P04Surfing Safely P14Cancer Awareness P18Korean Page P30

GARRISONS OVERVIEW

Page 16Shopping InPyeongtaek

FEATURE

Once, twice, three times a Champion

Daegu American School athletic teams have had an unprecedented run of success this academic year. Pictured here are the three Daegu American School, Far East Championship teams: (Top) DAS Varsity Girls’ Basketball Lady Warriors (L-R) Chris Swenson, Asst Principal, Michelle Chandler (Coach), Leann Quizon, Desiree Johnson, Angela Robinet, Chanel O’Neal, Kristina Bergman, Stephanie Cepria, Maleah Potts-Cash, Erin Halseth, Alexis Parker, USAG Daegu Commander, Col. Terry Hodges. Not pictured: Darryl Chandler (Coach), Jamie Cheniault, Gu-Lee Kwon (away at JROTC Far East event) and Alexz Averette. Bottom Left: DAS Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Lady Warriors: Angela Robinet, Michelle Quizon, Kristina Bergman, Tia Rosenstein, Maleah Potts-Cash, Erin Halseth, Alexis Parker, Chanel O’Neal, Leann Quizon, Joanna Wyche (Coach). Not pictured: Gu-Lee Kwon (away at JROTC Far East event). Bottom right: DAS Varsity and JV Cheer squads: Angela Griego (Coach), Alyshia Griego, Anya Proctor,Gina Woods, Amber DeLosSantos, Jarett Waters, Cynthya Walker, Linn Jackson, Hana Noguchi, Cathy Robinet, Annette Sanchez. Not pictured: Mokihana Laysa, Maylynn Padilla and Erica Connor (away at JROTC Far East event), Helen Proctor, Hannah Davis, Grace Kim and Taylor Myatt. — U.S. Army photos by Rick Cave

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By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service

KOREAN DEMILITARIZED ZONE — When Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Fischle got orders two years ago and learned that he was to be posted here, he assumed he’d be pulling patrols along the heavily fortified border separating North and South Korea.

But Fischle isn’t guarding against infiltrators from the north, as U.S. troops once did in support of the South Korean military. Instead, he’s helping thousands of workers, along with truckloads of raw materials, cross into North Korea each day.

The mission, under the auspices of the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission, supports a sprawling industrial complex about six miles north of the DMZ that’s unknown to many Americans.

The Kaesong Industrial Park opened in 2003, part of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung’s “Sunshine Policy” promoting reconciliation between the two Koreas. So far, 117 South Korean companies have set up operations on the 2.2-square-kilometer complex – with 123 more in the process of building additional factories as the complex balloons to 60 square kilometers, or more than 23 square miles.

These companies employ almost 43,000 North Korean workers who manufacture clothing, pots and pans, and small electronic components and process mushrooms, garlic and chestnuts for delivery to the south. Another 1,000 South Koreans work at the factories, mostly as supervisors.

The relationship benefits North and South Korea, explained Canadian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Hugh Son, the U.N. Command Military Armistice Commission’s control officer for the western transportation corridor that leads to the factory complex.

It provides a cheap labor source for South Korean companies, which pay the North Korean workers, through their government, $57.99 a month in hard U.S. currency.

But the Kaesong complex has a far-larger significance, said Son, a South Korean native who emigrated to Canada with his family at age 4. It’s captured in the engraving on a giant rock at the entrance way to the four-lane road leading to the complex: “This road leads to peace and prosperity.”

“This truly is, I believe, the road that will lead to peace and prosperity for both sides,” Son said. “What we are seeing here is the future.”

The Kaesong complex stands as a symbol of promise that has managed to withstand political tensions. The factory wheels never stopped turning during North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests, when it walked away from the six-party talks, or when it ratcheted up its rhetoric over the Key Resolve military exercise South Korea and the United States wrapped up last week.

As newspaper headlines blared division, operations at the Kaesong complex continued nearly unfettered, along with the steady flow of traffic that transits the DMZ each day to

support it. Son’s four-man detachment, with Fischle as

its noncommissioned-officer-in-charge, plays a big part in preventing political turmoil from spilling over into the more than four-mile-long sector leading to the Kaesong complex.

Acting on behalf of Army Gen. Walter “Skip” Sharp, commander of United Nations Command, U.S. Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, the team monitors everything crossing through the DMZ. They monitor for compliance not just with the armistice agreement, but also with North-South agreements governing administration of the corridor and U.N. Security Council resolutions banning weapons, high-tech computers and luxury goods from being shipped into North Korea.

The South Korean unification and defense ministries and customs, immigration and quarantine offices process transit requests, register travelers and inspect vehicles. Son’s team approves the manifests, giving the official green light for movements across the DMZ.

The mission keeps them busy. Since 2004, more than 1.4 million people and 700,000 vehicles have crossed the DMZ en route to the Kaesong complex.

Son and his team monitor about 20 scheduled crossings between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each day. A fleet of about 100 Hyundai buses ferries workers to the complex every day except Sundays and North Korean holidays. Convoys of up to 200 vehicles carry equipment and raw supplies to the factories; they then return south loaded with manufactured goods.

Traffic is expected to increase during the summer, particularly if a tour company resumes

Command supports peace, prosperity along Korean DMZ

Canadian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Hugh Son, left, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Fischle, the U.N. Command Military Armistice Commission’s control officer and noncommissioned-officer- in-charge of the western transportation corridor leading to the Kaesong Industrial Park in the Korean demilitarized zone, pose by a rock at its entrance engraved with the promise, “This road leads to peace and prosperity.” — DoD photo by Donna Miles

taking sightseers through the DMZ’s western corridor to explore historical sites in Kaesong. That’s expected to begin at any time, Son said, as soon as the South Korean government officially approves the plan. Although U.S. citizens will be authorized to take the tours, U.S. military members won’t, he noted.

As he talks about these and other plans involving Kaesong, Son recognizes the unique, once-unimaginable role he and his fellow servicemembers at the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission are playing in helping to maintain stability along the DMZ.

“I think of it as a football field, with two teams going at it,” Son said. “Then, at the one-yard line, someone sets up a hot dog stand. That’s how I see this whole area. You have this corridor, four kilometers by 250 meters, the most heavily mined border in the world right now. But just on the other side, we have these factories operating.”

The detachment’s job, Son said, is to ensure the action on the playing field doesn’t escalate, and that the hot dog stand – and beyond it – can continue to operate without violence.

As he wraps up his tour here and prepares to re-enter civilian life, Fischle said he recognizes the big, long-term implications of the work he and his tiny detachment are conducting here.

“When you see something like this, it gives me hope that one day I will turn on CNN and hear that North and South Korea have come together,” he said. “The prospect of that makes me feel warm inside.”

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Jeju International Bicycle ChallengeThe National Bike Association under the ‘National Council of Sports for All’ presents the ‘2010 Jeju International Bike Challenge’ on the sub-tropical island of Jeju, South Korea from March 27-28. There are a number of attractions for cyclists to enjoy during their ride, the biggest one being the ‘Jeju Olle,’ a walking path that weaves through farmlands, coastal regions, and areas filled with volcanic cones. The 2010 Jeju International Bike Challenge is the ultimate competition, providing participants with a chance not only to push personal limits while racing along the course, but also to enjoy the scenic beauty of Jeju Island.

Blooming Season of Cherry BlossomsThis year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom about 5 days later than the previous year and about 4 days earlier than on average. The weather in February and early March affects when the cherry blossoms will bloom. This year in February there were fewer sunny days than past years, but a higher average temperature. March has had more than an average amount of precipitation, but has been similar in temperature to past years. Starting from the most southern region of Korea (in Seogwipo on Jeju-do) the cherry blossoms are expected to begin blooming around March 19. The warm weather will make its way to the Southern Provinces a few days later, where we can expect to see the cherry blossoms in bloom between March 26 and April 2. Central Korea will be able to enjoy the cherry blossoms from April 3 - 12. However, Seoulites in

the central mountainous areas will be the last to see the cherry blossoms in bloom, starting from April 12. Those wanting to go to a place famous for Cherry Blossoms should head to Jinhae or Seoul’s Yeoui-do, Yunjungno. Jinhae, Korea’s major cherry blossom district which holds an annual Cherry Blossom Festival, can expect to see cherry blossoms around March 28th. Blossoms are expected to make their appearance in Seoul’s Yeoui-do area in Yunjungno at April 7th. Make sure to take your camera if you plan to visit either of these areas while the trees are in bloom.

Hwaseong Fortress Built at the end of the 18th century by the brilliant King Jeongjo to house the remains of the mad Prince Sado, Suwon’s Hwaseong Fortress is the crown jewel of Joseon Korea’s silhak movement, an intellectual movement within Korean Confucianism to focus on “real world” issues, including science and technology. Adopting in its design and construction the latest advances in engineering technologies and military science, including concepts imported from overseas, the bastion—designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997—emanates a feel that is both distinctly Korean and yet vaguely Western. Its six kilometers of walls are studded with imposing gates, watchtowers, sentry points, secret portals and command pavilions, providing visitors with an endless list of things to explore. Hwaseong Fortress forms a nearly complete ring around Suwon’s old downtown. At one time, the entire city was contained within it’s walls, but urban development in the modern era has led to much of the city spilling out beyond the gates. You can walk the whole thing in about three hours, although you’ll probably

want to spend an entire day exploring. Suwon is quite famous for its galbi “barbecued ribs” there are about 100 restaurants specializing in this dish throughout Suwon. The fortress is a 20-minute walk from Suwon Station, Subway Line 1.

USO Panmunjom Tour The USO Panmunjom tour is one of the best ways to understand the situation, the tensions, and the reality of the North and South Korea division. From the time you start to prepare for the trip until your last view of the barbed wire fence that lines the “Freedom Road” or “Unification Road” (the highway connecting Seoul to Panmunjom), your understanding of the recent history of Korea will take on a new dimension. In preparing for the trip, don’t forget to follow the Dress Code for the Panmunjom tour. You can download the dress code from this site http://affiliates.uso.org/Korea/ or pick one up at the USO. Also, very important, be sure to bring your passport or military ID the day of the tour.

Damyang Bamboo FestivalThe Damyang Bamboo Festival in Jeollanam-do province, May 1–5, has a long history originating from the feast that was held at the end of the bamboo-planting season. Visitors to this festival can sample alcohol and food made from bamboo. After planting bamboo in the nearby hills, people held a feast sharing food and liquors made with the leftover bamboo. Damyang Bamboo Festival originates from the feast. In 2010, under the banner of “Putting Hopes in Bamboo”, a range of hands-on experience programs are prepared for the visitors.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities

The fol lowing entr ies were excerpted from the military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

USAG-Red Cloud: Larceny of Government Property; Unknown person(s), unknown means, removed items of TA-50 belonging to Victim #1 which were secured and unattended in the motor pool. Victim #1 rendered a written sworn statement attesting to the incident. There were no signs of forced entry. Estimated Cost of Loss is unknown. Investigation continues by Military Police Investigators.

USAG-Yongsan: Larceny of Non Appropriated Funds; An unknown person, by unknown means, fueled $39.54 worth of gasoline and drove off without rendering proper payment at the gas station. Witness #1 stated he observed the vehicle and Closed Circuit Television captured a picture of the vehicle and subject. Witness #1 rendered a written sworn statement attesting to the incident. Estimated Cost of Loss is $39.45. Investigation continues by Military Police Investigators.

USAG-Humphreys: Traffic Accident Wi thout In jur ies ; Damage to Government Property; Damage to Private Property; Unsafe Backing; Subject #1 whi le operat ing a Government Owned Vehicle, while backing up from a parking spot, struck a Government Owned Vehicle, which was legally parked and unattended. Damages to the Government Owned Vehicle consisted of dents, scratches, and paint transfer to the left rear quarter panel. Republic of Korea Army Military Police was notified, but declined jurisdiction due to no Korean national involvement. Subject #1 reported utilization of his seatbelt. Estimated Cost of Damage is unknown. This is a final report.

USAG-Humphreys : Tra f f i c Accident Without Injuries; Damage to Private Property; Subject #1, operating a POV, while backing from a parking spot failed to judge proper distance and struck Victim #1’s POV. Damages to Subject #1’s vehicle consisted of scratches and paint transfer to the right rear side of the vehicle. Damages to Victim #1’s vehicle consisted of scratches and paint transfer to the left rear fender. Both parties reported utilization of their seatbelts. Estimated Cost of Damage is unknown. This is a final report.

USAG-Daegu: Unlawful Transfer of Duty Free Merchandise; Black-marketing of Duty Free Merchandise; Personnel Information Management System Korea check was conducted on Subject # 1, resulting that Subject # 1 committed the offense of Unlawful Transfer of Duty Free Merchandise and Black-marketing of Duty Free Merchandise. Subject # 1 reported to the PMO where Subject # 1 was advised of their legal rights, which Subject # 1 waived rendering a written sworn statement in Hangul, admitting to gifting and selling duty-free goods to unauthorized person(s). Subject # 1 was processed and released on their own recognizance. Staff Judge Advocate opined that sufficient evidence existed to title Subject # 1 with the offense. U.S. Customs and Korean Customs were notified. This is a final report.

MP Blotter

This year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom about 5 days later than last year and about 4 days earlier than average. See the feature on the blooming season below in Sights And Sounds to see when your best chance will be to enjoy the foliage. — Photo courtesy of Dave Palmer

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By Joseph P. MooreCommander, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys

As winter temperatures give way to warmer and for most, more desirable weather, I’d like to remind Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians, Contractors and Retirees – to never give safety a day off.

With warmer weather, many of us venture outside and participate in a variety of activities such as hiking, motorcycling, sports and road trips. While outside, we’re exposed to the elements and susceptible to injuries from accidents.

Heat injury accidents pose danger to Soldiers and Family Members alike, and taking a few precautions could make a Family outing fun, not fatal. When participating in sport activities, remember to stretch before and after each event.

Staying hydrated by drinking water, not alcohol or soda, seeking shelter in shade or indoors and wearing sunscreen are just a few measures people can take to protect themselves while outside.

The best defense against accidents is prevention. I believe taking a proactive approach to safety rather than a reactive one may prevent unnecessary accidents.

Each year, the Army reinforces its commitment to protecting members of the Army Family by launching the Safe Summer campaign that runs from May through September. The initiative emphasizes prevention and vigilance during the summer season, a time that the Army typically experiences an increase in off-duty accidental fatalities.

The battle-buddy concept applies off the battlefield as well as on; Soldiers should look out for each other both on and off duty.

Friends need to have the courage to say “You’ve had too much to drink tonight and you are not driving home.”

With our military engaged in combat for over eight years, our warriors are dying not only on the front lines but at home too, in accidents. Safety is an aspect of every Soldier’s duty and the loss of even one is one too many.

In the Republic of Korea, streams, lakes, rivers, ocean beach areas and other natural bodies of water are off-limits to U.S. Forces Korea Servicemembers for health and safety

reasons. However, an installation commander may approve an area for use by Servicemembers; be sure to check with your installation safety office for approved swimming areas before heading out.

The USAG Humphreys Safety office has an arsenal of tools, programs and initiatives aimed at reducing accidental loss and each year launches comprehensive fall, winter, spring and summer safety campaigns.

Also, the Garrison Safety Umbrella covers our Families. The safety office will host its annual Family Safety Day for Kids in May focusing on home safety tips, fire prevention, the D.A.R.E. Program and a Bicycle Rodeo.

Humphreys is home to the only overseas Army Traffic Safety Training Facility. The facility has one motorcycle simulator and 25 driving station simulators and affords Soldiers with little or no driving experience an opportunity to learn and hone their skills before getting behind the wheel of a car or on a motorcycle. Skilled motorcyclists and motorists can brush up on their driving skills as well.

Safety tools are at the finger tips of every Soldier, Family Member, Civilian, Contractor and Retiree in the Army. We have all been empowered to incorporate safety as a way of life both on and off duty. Let’s make a difference this year – have fun, be safe and look after each other – you are our Nation’s most precious assets.

Col. Joseph P. Moore — U.S. Army photo

Good Neighbor host families neededYONGSAN GARRISON — Demonstrate American hospitality by opening your homes to young Koreans participating in the sixth Annual USFK Good Neighbor English Camp on May 16-22, 2010. U.S. host families from the Yongsan area are needed to house 60 tenth-grade students from Seoul, Pyeongtaek, and Taegu during this one-week program. For more information and/or to sign up as a volunteer host, please call the USFK Public Affairs Office, 723-4685/7669 or send e-mail to paocr@korea.army.mil. Information and Volunteer Sign-Up Forms may also be downloaded from the USFK website at http://www.usfk.mil. Be a host -- it will be an experience of a lifetime for you and your family.

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Don Wheeler (center), Red Cloud Garrison’s acting director of logistics, looks on while DOL employees hook up newly installed 8 inch receiving joints to 13,000 gallon railway cars March 16 to off load 39,000 gallons of JP8 fuel. The delivery is the first ever rail car delivery of fuel to Red Cloud Garrison. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

By Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

CASEY GARRISON — Red Cloud Garrison took delivery of 39,000 gallons of JP8 fuel from a new railhead facility March 16 on Casey Garrison. The new delivery point enables Red Cloud Garrison to take delivery from railway cars specially made for transporting fuel oil and gasoline.

What makes this delivery special is the new delivery pumps and receiving joints installed for receiving fuel from railway cars.

Until March 16 Red Cloud Garrison received fuel oil and gasoline from tank trucks. Before the tank trucks, the garrison received the oil and gasoline delivered in 55-gallon drums.

“This type of fuel delivery has never happened before now,” said Don Wheeler, Red Cloud Garrison’s acting director of logistics. “Before now it was always trucks that brought the fuel oil and gasoline to Casey Garrison’s fuel tank farm. Back in the day it was hauled in by Korean Service Corps members literally on their backs.”

The fuel oil and gasoline delivery point had to be modified to be able to receive delivery from railway cars.

“We had to install under-car refueling arms and valves of a special kind to avoid spilling the fuel during the transfer from the cars to the tank farm,” Wheeler said. “The most important impact of this type of delivery is the consistent high level of fuel available to fighting vehicles; the fuel level in the tank farm will stay somewhat the same

with this amount of fuel coming in on a regular basis as opposed to trucks bringing in tank trailers with smaller amounts of fuel.”

Staff Sgt. Brenda Claiborne supervises the hook up of the new receiving joints and delivery of fuel oil and gasoline.

“I am responsible for making sure the railway cars have the correct level of fuel for delivery before it is transferred to the tank farm,” Claiborne said. “After recording the level in the railway car, I will supervise the hook up and delivery.”

We sure are making history, Wheeler said. We would like to thank Yi, Un Man, president of the Hyman Co. for helping to arrange this delivery today.

“We installed the point adapters to the railhead so fuel oil and gasoline could be delivered by railway cars,” Yi said. “We installed them in two day’s time. This is a much faster delivery system than taking delivery from trucks. The rail cars can move faster by rail than trucks moving through traffic. The rail cars also carry much more fuel per car than older types of rail cars or trucks. Our cars hold more than 13,000 gallons as opposed to 10,000 for earlier rail cars and trucks.”

Yi continued to say this type of delivery is safer and faster than any other type of fuel delivery. The new Korean rail cars for fuel oil and gasoline delivery have larger drafting ports and a high tech venting system, which allows the flow of fuel to move much faster than older systems.

“These new installed pumps will pump out 13,000 gallons of fuel in less than 30 minutes,” he said.

Red Cloud Garrison gets modernized fuel delivery

Staff Sgt. Brenda Claiborne, climbs to the top of a railway tank car to measure the level of fuel before supervising the hook up and offloading to the Casey Garrison tank farm. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

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News & Notes

THE MORNING CALMUSAG-RED CLOUD

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

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

Ultra Fitness ChallengeFamily Morale, Welfare, and Rec-reation Sports is holding the first ever 2010 Warrior Country Invita-tional Ultra Fitness Challenge for individualas and teams on Casey Garrison March 27 starting at 9 a.m. Teams will be for two persons. For information call: 732-6927.

Warrior Friendship WeekWarrior Friendship Week will be held April 5 - 9 in Schoonover Bowl on Casey Garrison. We will be celebrating 60 years of U.S. Army,KATUSA and ROK Army friendship.

Red Cloud Bowling CenterRed Cloud Bowling Center will hold a Color Pin Bowling Tournament April 3 and 4 beginning at 1 p.m. Sign up by 12:30 p.m. each day. For information call: 732-6930.

Korean American AssociationFree Concert and Museum TourThe Korean American Association will hold a Friendship Concert and Museum Tour for American forces personnel and their Family mem-bers in the Yong Theater of the Na-tional Museum of Korea April 5. For information and reservations send e-mail to paocr@korea.army.mil.

Seoul Launches Help Line for Foreigners

Seoul city government announced it launched an exclusive telephone counseling service for foreigners. By dialing 120 (Seoul Call Center), foreigners can get assistance in English, Chinese, Japanese, Viet-namese, or Mongolian from some 20 staff. The counseling service covers a wide variety of issues such as transportation, tourist at-tractions, immigration matters, fi-nancial transactions, and cultural performances. The service is avail-able from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. all year round. Calls during the off hours are automatically directed to tour-ist information centers. For more extensive counseling, callers are directed to relevant agencies, in-cluding the e-Government for For-eigners (1345), the Korea Tourism Organization (1330), the Emer-gency Medical Information Center (1339), and the Korea Migrants’ Center (1644-0644).

Post Level Women’s Softball Team

The Post Level Women’s Softball Team will hold try-outs on Red Cloud Field, Red Cloud Garrison March 27 at 1 p.m. For information call: 732-6276.

By Pfc. Mardicio BarrotUSAG-RC Public Affairs

RED CLOUD GARRISON — Dianne Campbell, spouse of Gen. Charles C. Campbell, the U.S. Army Forces Command commander, came to Red Cloud Garrison Pear Blossom Cottage March 11 to talk to other military spouses and Family Readiness Support Assistance leaders about issues and improvements for military Families.

“It’s always nice to have interaction with a senior spouse,” said Maggie Shermer, military spouse and FRSA leader. “When we have people that are high up in our corner, it is a very powerful factor in having our voices heard.” Campbell lived in Korea before and states there are many positive changes involving military Families.

“Things have changed drastically since the last time I was here,” Campbell said. “Today, there are more than 3,000 command sponsored Families and the military is adapting more each day. The needs of Families are being granted, and their voices are being heard. We are focused on supporting Families across the Army.”

Campbell related she understands the need to keep Soldiers in the Army and the best way to do it is to take care of their Families. The needs of the Family have the

greatest effect on a Soldiers decision to stay in the Army.

“I think things are going great regarding the military supporting its Family Members,” she said, “and I love seeing what I’m seeing here.” The Family members who came to the meeting agreed her presence was appreciated.

“It’s good to have Campbell come here and notice all the significant and positive changes we have made on Red Cloud Garrison,” said Karen Graves, military spouse. “She sees how far we have come and that’s a good thing for the new spouses and Family members to know; things are changing and improving for them.” Having someone of importance listen to your concerns is assuring, Graves said.

“Even if some issues can’t be fixed immediately,” she said, “it’s great to know an important person cares, and is interested in changing things in the community.”

“It’s good for her to be here,” said Claudia Figueroa, FRSA leader and military spouse. “We know we are not alone, and we have good people in our corner to ensure our voices are heard.”

“To talk to spouses who have already been through what you’re going through, and have them guide you about how to get through it is a wonderful experience,” said

Sandi Baldwin, military spouse. Family Members discussed how positive things were happening in the community and things were changing.

“The FRSA is growing and becoming stronger, and it’s truly making a difference in our community,” Figueroa said.

“Spousal groups are definitely growing and expanding,” said Maggie Shermer, FRSA leader and military spouse. “We are keeping our groups very close knit, and when we see new Families and spouses, we welcome them with open arms.” There is a lot of support and information this group provides, and that, in itself, is a positive change for new Families, Figueroa said.

“Korea is a place where you can really stabilize your Family,” Campbell said. “After deployments, Families want to be with their Soldiers, and that’s a big plus especially if you have children. I feel we all shouldn’t tire in doing good things. It doesn’t matter if you are in Fort Gordon, Ga., Fort Hood, Texas., or wherever, the Army is not about machines and tanks, it’s about people, and in the end I think Families and friends are the strength of the Army,” she said. “Whether it is more than 3,000 command sponsorships in Korea or the major growth in Family groups, Korea is changing in a positive way and Families are noticing the change.”

Campbell visits Red Cloud PBC

Dianne Campbell (third from left), spouse of Gen. Charles C. Campbell, the U.S. Army Forces Command commander, came to Red Cloud Garrison Pear Blossom Cottage March 11 to talk to other military spouses and Family Readiness Support Assistance leaders about improvements for military Families. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Mardicio Barrot

By Jim CunninghamUSAG-RC Public Affairs

RED CLOUD GARRISON — A survey of Red Cloud Garrison’s workforce conducted Jan. 28 through Feb. 10 indicates the command is more successful this year compared to last year’s survey in most all areas. The only exception is the workforce still does not have a good understanding of the garrison’s Strategic Plan and planning process.

Other key findings shows the command climate section of the results indicate a significant improvement, with positive response touching near 92 percent, showing a rise of 9 percent. The survey also reveals the most effective means to deliver Strategic Communications is face-to-face or e-mail. Results also indicated the workforce favors

using the chain of command for feedback.Out of 29 questions, 10 returned

positive responses less than 90 percent. Questions asking if management recognizes excellence in customer service or has a high level of customer satisfaction returned results of 84 percent and 89 percent. The lowest positive returns were for questions asking if the Garrison Strategic Plan guides individual work efforts and if the respective directorates link their action plans to the Strategic Plan. Individual use returned 72 percent positive and directorates returned 77 percent positive.

When the workforce was asked how they rate their experience with different directorates, all gathered a rating of good among a field of choices ranging excellent, good, fair, and poor. The next largest ratings were in the excellent category. The survey

shows a large margin of improvement and the garrison will continue to leverage town hall meetings to present relevant information to the community and workforce and to receive customer feedback. The survey will continue to be delivered on the internet and by hardcopy. Results were gleaned from 658 responses.

When comparing this most recent survey with surveys from the past two years, a significant positive change can be found regarding several key questions. The survey in 2008 found the workforce wanted more feedback regarding their need for town hall meetings. These meetings are now a quarterly reality rendering positive results.

To view the entire survey results, visit the Red Cloud homepage at http://redcloud.korea.army.mil/ at the Civilian Employment Satisfaction Survey Results link.

Red Cloud conducts workforce survey

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By Pvt. Jamal WalkerUSAG-RC Public Affairs

CAMP MOBILE — The Army Career Alumni Program held a class for all service members and Civilians interested in applying for a federal job March 12 in the Camp Mobile ACAP building.

The objective of the two hour class was to understand the Civilian Personnel Online system for the Department of the Army. Instructions included finding and understanding vacancy announcements, who may apply and veterans’ preferences, researching job classifications, understanding and using the Resume Builder in Resumix, which includes Answer and the Self Nomination process.

Shawna Tarver, ACAP contractor installation manager who led the class, explained in detail about the differences in the hiring processes for Civilian and federal jobs. Tarver explained the resumes applicants submit for Civilian jobs are written to get

an interview. Federal jobs applicants must write their resumes to fit the actual position. Another example Tarver provided was resumes for Civilian jobs are short and are read by the manager but resumes for federal jobs are long, detailed, and job specific. The resumes for federal jobs rely on key words because they are read by a computer and scored to see where the applicant would fit for the job.

“The best thing I learned from this class today was printing off the job description, reading it, and taking your experiences in reference to it,” said 1st Sgt. Thomas Ricks, 629th Medical Company Area Support first sergeant. “Highlighting the keywords the computer is looking for, and writing them into the resume will help, because when you submit it through Resumix the computer will identify those key words and rate you qualified.”

“The computer looks for keywords in your resume and will score you and place you accordingly.”

Warriors learn how to apply for a federal job

Shawna Tarver, ACAP contractor installation manager who led the class, holds up an example of a federal resume explaining in detail about the differences in the hiring processes for Civilian and federal jobs. Tarver explained the resumes applicants submit for Civilian jobs are written to get an interview. Federal jobs applicants must write their resumes to fit the actual position. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker

By Pfc. Mardicio BarrotUSAG-RC Public Affairs

RED CLOUD GARRISON — Military spouses seeking easier ways to raise children gathered in Red Cloud Garrison Pear Blossom Cottage March 16 to hear a briefing given by the Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life consultant. The PBC hosts these meetings on the third Tuesday of every month.

During classes, spouses bring up a wide range of topics. They discuss everything from how to feed and nurture infants to how the Families and children adapt to their Soldier being deployed.

The big topic of the day was just that; some Families become frustrated when their Soldier deploys. The Families explained it can be frustrating because not only do they feel alone when raising their child, Soldiers can miss important growing times in their child’s life. The class provided tips about how

to cope with deployments.Families feel the class is important

because it gives spouses the opportunity to talk to one another about subjects that only another mother would know how to discuss.

“I feel thankful for this class because we learn how to deal with military life,” said Hercy Oros, military spouse and member of the class. “The class helps us get rid of household problems, and I think I am truly learning a lot.

“This class helps me understand my children better. We think our children aren’t affected by things sometimes, because they are little, but our children are just as influenced by the military as we are as a grown up.

“Our children may not know how the military works, but they do understand their mother or father may be gone for months at a time and it affects them. They know they have to move a lot, and that drives children

crazy because they lose touch with friends.“The class gives you the opportunity to

hear how other mothers and Families deal with these situations. This is good because they can give you sound advice about how to deal with issues and provide a listening

ear, which gives one the idea you are not alone. “Sometimes military life can be difficult for Families. To sum it up, this class is important because they teach you things to make life easier while living in a military community.”

Spouses learn new and easier ways to raise military children

Nicole Darak, member of Pear Blossom Cottage, playfully smiles with her daughter during a parenting meeting March 16. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot

Capt. Matt Dark, Nicole Darak Madilynne Darak , 7 1/2 months old, listen to Davidia Stokes, early childhood special educator, as she evaluates young Madilynne for learning disabilities March 18 in the Red Cloud Garrison Pear Blossom Cottage. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jin Choi

By Pvt. Jin ChoiUSAG-RC Public Affairs

RED CLOUD GARRISON — Military spouses gathered in the Red Cloud Garrison Pear Blossom Cottage March 18 with their children aged from birth to 3 years for a one-on-one briefing from Davidia Stokes, early childhood special educator from Educational and Developmental Intervention Services.

Stokes was on a Child Find mission and performed developmental screenings to determine if the children were meeting their developmental milestones and developmental evaluations to find out if the children had delays in development or if they are eligible for early intervention services from EDIS.

“The Army EDIS provides early intervention services to military and Civilian

families in the Department of Defense who have a child less than 3 years of age who has a diagnosed developmental delay, or a medical condition that places the child at high risk for developmental delay,” Stokes said. “Children who live on a military installation in the United States with a DoD elementary and/or secondary school, or live in an overseas area with the DoD sponsor on a command sponsored tour are eligible for this service.”

Stokes also screened children for an Individualized Family Service Plan.

“This plan is for eligible children to identify what you want to work on with the support of an early intervention team,” Stokes said. “Our early intervention services are to support you with reaching the IFSP goals you have for your child and Family.”

Stokes went on to say there also is assistance to help parents and their children move on to another program as they turn 3 years of age, or to help them access services at a follow-on duty station.

Military parents participate in Child Find

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Visit to learn more about the Army Family Covenant.

COMMISSARY BENEFITS are part of the Army Family Covenant’s commitment to provide a strong, supportive environment where Soldiers and Families can thrive.

WHAT IT MEANS:

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.

purchases compared to commercial prices.

$200 million will be spent on building

new commissaries and enhancing

better serve customers.

Visit to learn more about the Army Family Covenant.

SHOP, SAVE AND THRIVE

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http://yongsan.korea.army.mil USAG-YONGSANMeaning of Kimchi Pot Gate revealed

By Pfc. Kim Hyung-joonUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — History is not always grandiose. History is a trace that our parents and ancestors have gone through. Therefore, listening adults talking sometimes gives us more valuable life lessons than reading history textbooks. On Jan. 22, I found myself in such a situation when I visited Sin Young-keun. She has been selling Korean traditional pottery for 52 years, 43 of those years at Gate 3, also called the ‘Kimchi Pot Gate.’ Conventional markets are in every town and pottery shops are in every conventional market of Korea, but seeing dozens of kimchi pots lining the perimeter wall of a U.S. military installation is quite unique. Not to mention the interesting owner. 75 year old Sin was born in 1936 at Icheon, Kangwondo. She started her business selling pottery with her husband Han Suk-tae. Han was a Korean Augmentation to United States Army Soldier back in the Korean War. Once the Korean War was over, Han and Sin began selling a variety of vegetables before selling pottery. “One day we bought a wagon of vegetables from Guri, 15 kilometers away from Seoul, and Han, my husband, lost a pair of shoes on the way so I had to lend him mine instead. We were traveling on a gravel road and that killed my feet. We couldn’t eat for three days and my feet kept bleeding. I wept with emotion.” After a tough year of selling vegetables, some potters recommended that Han and Sin sell their ceramic goods. That was how Sin began to sell the iconic kimchi pots. Sin was only 23 years old. 10 years of selling pottery brought

Sin her own shop. One day she carried a small kimchi pot filled with 10 won, 100 won, and 500 won coins on her head and visited Yongsan Tax Office to pay her property bill. Sin said that the office did not want to take her payment in thousands of coins. She was told to pay a bill by check. She went off to the Bank of Korea, where she thought it was the only existing bank in peninsula, but they rejected her. “I finally got to a local housing bank and was able to pay the bill. It was just embarrassing.” Sin laughed out loud. Sin’s only property was a plot of land, but she did not have the money to buy a proper house. She had to build a house made of bricks and planks. However, wrecking crews descended on her house to demolish it because they considered it an illegal shanty house. Her house, located at the foot of Namsan Mountain, was symbolic of Seoul’s character, she said. Sin thought of a strategy after her house had been demolished several more times over four years. “My kids and I began digging in the ground and floored a room with flat stones over Chuseok Holiday because wrecking crews never came during the holidays,” Sin said. “We put the thick board on the top and camouflaged with dirt. We had no electricity, no water. My children almost died of carbon monoxide poisoning because we had no idea how to make a ventilation system.” Sin felt more grief in her life after the loss of her husband, Han Suk-tae, in 1982. But, She opened her store, rain or shine. She delivered goods without complaining, no matter how far the destination was. Sin said she always adhered to sell the best quality of pottery while other shops were selling low grade products.

Then, Sin then started piling up kimchi pots along the wall of Yongsan Garrison in order to draw attention. “I really do appreciate Yongsan Garrison not mentioning the removal of the kimchi pots – not even once,” Sin said. “I think they were curious and happy about the fact that I decorated garrison’s wall. I am still deeply thank them.” In 1988, Sin built a Western-style house, ending the life of residing under the dark ground. Pottery sales were lucrative business during 1988 Seoul Olympics. Sin’s shop earned well. After so many years of adversity, Sin said she had some advice for young people. “Have you seen white pebbles?” Sin asked. “I collect solid white pebbles. They are strong and steady, never broken. I’ve always marveled at those robust white pebbles. When the young are discouraged of feeling hopeless, I urge them to be strong and resilient, like the white pebble. Small, but strong and indestructible. Gleaming, keeping their color.” With 10 years as a merchant and 43 years as a wholesale ceramics dealer, Sin has been in the kimchi pot trade for more 53 years and counting. Her trade has come not only to define her, but a part of Garrison Yongsan’s vocabulary, too, when referencing Gate 3. Perhaps more important than her great collection of kimchi pots adorning part of our Garrison’s wall, Sin’s greatest accomplishment is being part of the hardworking movement that brought Korea out of the ashes of the Korean War and into modern civilization at breakneck speed. As we ended our conversation about the “Kimchi Pot Gate,” I couldn’t help bowing in respect for her work ethic and her devotion to Korean ceramics, an art full of history and meaning.

Sin Young-keun, who has been selling Korean traditional pottery outside Kimchi Pot Gate, is a living testament to Korea’s recent history. — U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Kim Hyung-joon

News & Notes

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For a complete list of community information news and notes, visit the USAG-Yongsan official web site at

http://yongsan.korea.army.mil

Protect Your Teen from Rx Drug AbuseAccording to an annual survey by the Partnership for a Drug Free America, one in five teens has abused prescription medication, and one in ten has abused over-the-counter cough medication. Surprised? Want to learn how to protect your child from abuse? Need advice about a teen who may already be abusing meds? Call the Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Services for confidential advice at 738-4579.

Passover Seder Annual Passover Seder for Jewish military servicemembers, family and friends is on March 29, 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Religious Retreat Center. For information, call 010-5226-2442.

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

Yongsan Faithlift 2010Faithlift 2010 is an interdenominational women’s weekend. Conference registration starts on March 26, 3 p.m. at South Post Chapel. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Conference continues on Saturday morning with breakfast at 8 a.m. and ends with dinner Saturday night. For more information or to register, e-mail: faithlift.registration@live.com.

Family Game Night Please join us for ACS Family Game Night featuring game and activity stations, including a Toddler Zone, for kids and parents to participate in together. Food provided. Free game to the first 100 participating families! The event is on March 26, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Collier Field House Gym. For information, call 738-7505.

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

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

Community ConnectionAre you new in Korea? Do you have questions? Come to the Dragon Hill Lodge Market Square every Wednesday and get the answers to your questions. The ACS Outreach Coordinator will greet you and provide you the information that you need to make your transition and stay in Korea easier. The next event is on March 24, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Dragon Hill Lodge. For information, call 738-7123.

Yongsan throws party for exercise guests

By Pfc. Choe Yong-joonUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 200 Soldiers temporarily stationed at Yongsan Garrison got a moment of respite after a full week of the Key Resolve/Foal Eagle exercise with a mouth-watering barbeque party accompanied with a high-volume rock band performance March 13 at Camp Coiner. “After six or seven consecutive exercise days, it really brings some relaxation to

Soldiers temporarily stationed at Yongsan Garrison enjoy a moment of respite after a full week of the Key Resolve/Foal Eagle exercise with a mouth-watering barbeque party accompanied by a high-volume rock band performance March 13 at Camp Coiner. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon

You’re hired! Spouses find jobs at CYSS

By Jane LeeUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — More than a dozen military spouses are now working for U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Child, Youth and School Services, thanks to the much anticipated and very popular job fair Jan. 19. The CYS Services Job Fair streamlined the

New employees (from left to right) Catherine Hildreth, Sara Choi, Monique Prigmore and Fe’la Row stand with CYSS coordinator Claudette Mohn March 25. — U.S. Army photo by U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon

hiring process for motivated and qualified applicants, cutting down the wait time for submitting a resume, interviewing, and receiving a job offer from over two months to less than two weeks, said CYSS managers. “The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center allowed us to accept applications on the spot,” said CYS Services coordinator Claudette Mohn. “It took coordination and collaboration with occupational health and

Army Community Services helped ensure that applicants were able to complete the application process.” The majority of the 14 new hires filled vacancies at the Child Development Center. Nicole Robinson started working as a full-time pre-kindergarten teacher on Jan. 28. The 17-year veteran of CYS Services said the college tuition assistance offered as part of her job, was just the icing on the cake. “I was going to work here anyway. I want to go into social services with children. Here, I could go to school and the military would help a little bit with it.” As a newly employed spouse, Robinson had some words of advice for job seekers. “Use all your resources. Use ACS, use the CPAC office, but always hand-carry your whole, entire packet into the office. It’s better for people to see you than online. When you come, don’t come empty-handed.” Because of the new hires, CYS Services was able to fully staff “Kids on Site” with three new hires at Outreach Services. Once the appropriate space is found at Collier Field House, parents can exercise while taking advantage of childcare. “We hope to accommodate up to about 22 different children during the time frame while the families can actually go to Collier and work out. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, roughly between 8 a.m. and noon,” said Mohn. For additional information, cal l 738-2311.

us,” said USAG-Yongsan Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch, enjoying the party with other soldiers. “It’s more like quality of life stuff – listening music and eating some hamburgers rather than going out and getting drunk.” The party, supported by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, United Ser v ice Organiza t ions and Bet te r Opportunities for Single Servicemebers, began with a performance by Korean rock band MOTU, singing both American and Korean pop songs back and forth to

create a jovial cultural exchange. “I came from Bakersfield, California. I have really liked this Korean culture and barbeque party, which is my first such experience here. I really have a sense of having fun learning a different culture,” said Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signa l Command Sgt. Gurpreet Bhullar. In a backyard-like setting, a large barbeque grill was stationed to provide

–See PARTY, Page 12–

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Yongsan participates in the Seoul International Marthon

“Many from Yongsan participated in this group for the Seoul International Marathon (also known as Donga Marathon). We met a bunch folks from the Osan AB as well. Next major race is Adidas Marathon on April 25th” — Courtesy photo by Jae Kim

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

Samantha WudelFacebook Fan

I don’t think it is reasonable to ban smoking from the entire instillation, however it is reasonable to enforce rules against smoking within 50 feet of public facilities. I also think it should be banned in all bars, restaurants and clubs.

Vicki EdenFacebook Fan

I think it should be strictly enforced, and confined to an area. No one wants to walk through smoke that is sup-posed to be 50 feet from the building, but usually ends up being 10 to 20 feet. I hate walking through it so that my babies smell it on me and breathe it in.

By Sgt. Hwang Joon-hyunUSAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

To smoke or not to smoke?

Do you agree or disagree that smoking should be banned on all military or U.S. government installations? Why? USAG-Yongsan Facebook fans have the answer. Find out what more than 2,400 Yongsan community members are talking about by becoming a USAG-Yongsan Facebook Fan at facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments are kept in their original form)

Kiwanis MonroeFacebook Fan

I agree with the ban because the housing quarters on post are so amall you can smell when your neighbors smoke and I dont like inhaling it because I dont smoke and dont think my unborn child or other children should smell it. If you want to smoke, go outside to one of the designated smoke areas.

YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall and Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch visited a kindergarten class at Seoul American Elementary School to read a book and share the theme of Read Across America with kids March 16. “Since this month is Read Across America for the schools, I asked them to be our guest readers and they were willing to come for our kindergarten class to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America,” said a teacher of the kindergarten class Janice Cottingham. Hall began reading a book named “A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon, chosen by the majority of kids, gathering near to listen every line of his resonating voice. After reading an entire book, Hall asked kids of what they learned from the reading. They voluntarily replied back they figured out the value of truth while being motivated to read more books with an inspiration from a Read Across America event.— U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Choe Yong-joon

Leaders encourage Yongsan readers

Michele Maestaz DykstraFacebook Fan

Though I don’t think it should be banned, housing can and should be set up so that smokers aren’t next to non-smokers. The rights of smokers shouldn’t infringe on the rights of non-smokers. Enforcing the 50 foot smoke free zone around doors needs to be a priority. Instead of fines, community service of policing cigarette butts would be great, they are everywhere on this base.

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real-time cooked sausages and hamburgers as well as hot cocoa to warm up the festivity. Additionally, raffle tickets were drawn after each band performance with door prizes including Rock Band for Xbox and a used Hyundai Accent car. “I was actually born in here, but this is my first time living here,” said 618th Dental Company Spc. Brandon Rusch, who received a backpack as a door prize. “It’s truly an experience of going out - talking to Koreans, tasting different foods and going to Seoul Tower and a Karaoke bar, instead of eating American fast food

out there.” The USO-Korea programs manager John Baase stated the purpose and meaning of the barbeque party was to cater to newcomers. “The USO, FMWR and BOSS are all holding this event to support the U.S. military that travel to Korea for the joint exercise between Republic of Korea and the United States Forces Korea.” He added that during every exercise, they put on some kind of events to show military members coming here to Korea that this is their home too.

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Let it snow...one last time

“Nalyssa Haeffner. This is from the really big snow strom we got!” Facebook photo from March 9. Add your photo by visiting www.Facebook.com/youryongsan!— Courtesy photo by Jennifer Haeffner

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Special dogs for special Family MembersBy Tammy MelvinSpecial to the Morning Calm Weekly

YONGSAN GARRISON — Life for military families who have loved ones with special needs can be tough, and the Exceptional Family Member Program serves these families in several ways.

Most of us are aware that EFMP provides assistance to soldiers with Family Members who have special medical or educational needs before, during and after a Permanent Change of Station move by providing community support services, support groups, respite care and relocation assistance.

Vanessa Mitchell, Exceptional Family Member Program Manager for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan wants to inform the community that there are Family Members on Yongsan with specials needs that require service dogs. While shopping in the commissary, the PX, or visiting other post facilities, patrons may wonder why a dog is inside the building, but remember; the dog is there to assist the individual with their special need.

“For many years, these dogs have been used to assist blind and deaf people and currently dogs are trained to assist a variety of special medical needs.” Mitchell states. “These dogs are used to assist individuals with special medical conditions such as Autism, Seizure disorders, psychiatric disorders and other medical conditions. A service dog can perform many tasks, depending on the person’s

disability. A guide dog is the eyes for its blind handler, taking the handler around obstacles. A hearing dog alerts the handler to sounds, a Seizure Alert/Response dog responds when the handler has a seizure and a Mobility Assist Dog is the arms and legs for a disabled person. A psychiatric service dog keeps a person with a psychiatric disorder calm and able to go out in public.”

The guidelines in the Federal Regulation for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 define a service animal as “any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including, but not

Rules around Service Dogs

Speak to the person first. •

Do not distract the dog. •

Do not touch the service •dog without asking for, and receiving, permission.

Do not offer food to the service •dog or try to lure the dog.

Do not ask personal questions •about the handler’s disability, or otherwise intrude on his or her privacy.

Don’t be offended if the handler •does not wish to chat about the service dog.

Assist if necessary the person with the dog if other people complain about the dog being present.

Explain that the dog is medically required and that federal law protects the right of the person to be accompanied by the service dog in public places.

For any questions or information about service dogs on Yongsan, contact Mrs. Vanessa L Mitchell, Exceptional Family Member Program Manager at 738–5311.

For the ACS Information and Referral desk call 738-7505.

limited to, guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair or fetching dropped items.” Service dogs can be identified by their special medical collar. The medical emblem is affixed to their collar indicating their medical purposes.

Mitchell emphasizes, “Service dogs are working animals and are not to be petted. They are to assist the individual with the special condition and petting is a distraction. The health and safety of their owner depends on the dog’s ability to focus and resist distraction.”

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How to surf and download more safelyBy 1st Signal BrigadeSpecial to the Morning Calm Weekly

YONGSAN GARRISON — The best defense against spyware and other unwanted software is not to download it in the first place. Here are a few helpful tips that can protect you from downloading software you don’t want.

Only download programs from Web sites you trust. If you’re not sure whether to trust a program you are considering downloading, enter the name of the program into your favorite search engine to see if anyone else has reported that it contains spyware.

Read all security warnings, license agreements, and privacy statements associated with any software you download. Never click “Agree” or “OK” to close a window. Instead, click the red “x” in the corner of the window or press Alt key with the F4 key on your keyboard to close a window.

Be wary of popular “free” music and movie file-sharing programs, and be sure you understand all of the software packaged with those programs. Stay away from Adult and internet gaming sites. These sites are

packed full of spybots, spyware and other hidden adjuncts to secretly load on your computer.

Keep in mind that the program writers of these sites have no concerns about those visiting their web sites. Hidden codes are rampant on these sites to put “timed-triggered” pop-ups on your computer.

If you’ve had issues with your current browser at home try Firefox at http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox.html.

Next week: Part 2 of Safe Surfing.

Satellite outages from the Spring EquinoxYONGSAN GARRISON — Subscribers to FMWR CATV (Cable TV) will experience periodic outages of services during the month of March ranging from 5-20 minutes in duration on select channels throughout the day. These outages are caused by a semi-annual alignment of the sun directly behind the satellite in relation to the earth station and affect all satellite-based communications. At no time should subscribers experience a total loss of all FMWR CATV service. For additional information, please call DSN 738-CATV (2288).

Volunteer of the Year nominations YONGSAN GARRISON — Do you know an outstanding volunteer who deserves to be recognized? Now is the time to recognize those who have shown outstanding dedication, time, and commitment to USAG Yongsan. Look for nomination forms on the USFK.mil website and forms can also be picked up at ACS

USO and United Through Reading ARLINGTON, Va. — Since 2006, the USO and United Through Reading’s

Military Program have helped deployed service members stay connected with family members nearly 100,000 times via a unique partnership offered in more than 60 USO centers overseas and in airports, community locations, and on military medical facilities. In the first year of the partnership, more than 4,200 recordings took place at USO locations. The total number of recordings grew to more than 20,000 in 2008, more than 57,000 in 2009 and is expected to reach 100,000 in a few months. The program is growing so quickly that the USO expects to record 100,000 stories in 2010 alone.

“The partnership between the USO and United Through Reading gives troops a special way to connect with loved ones who are thousands of miles away, bringing some normalcy to military families,” said Sloan Gibson, USO president. “We’re excited to reach the 100,000th recording and will continue to bring military families together, regardless of the number of miles that separate them.”

United Through Reading offers families a chance to see their loved one’s face and listen to his or her voice. Once the troop is recorded reading a personally selected book, the book, DVD and instructions are mailed to the child and family. The parent at home is encouraged to photograph the child watching the DVD and following along with the book. This keepsake is sent back to the deployed service member, boosting morale and promoting a full circle of communication.

United Through Reading is available at all five USO centers in Korea: Casey Garrison, Camp Kim, Humphreys Garrison, Osan AB, and Camp Walker. If units desire, with proper coordination the USO can take this program on the road and bring it to them at other locations, as well.

Bases get new names in realignment By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — Some military installations are consolidating and getting new names as joint basing becomes a reality.

The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission’s directive to consolidate 26 stateside military installations into 12 joint bases has brought names such as Lewis-McChord, Langley-Eustis, and even the trilateral McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst into the lexicon of military installations.

Settling on new names was but a fraction of considerations undertaken in the four-year joint-basing process, which produced 12 agreements that range from 600 to 1,000 pages and cover everything from billeting to signage to services, said Air Force Col. Michael “Mickey” Addison, the Defense Department’s deputy director of joint basing.

While each joint base has its own unique challenges and experiences, Addison said, the process created much-needed uniformity in directing 49 like functions for each base.

“The Department of Defense now has common output level standards,” he said. “Not having those standards was largely why we had difficulty doing this in the past.”

Without common standards, Addison said, some services would, for example, measure unaccompanied housing by the number of beds, while others would measure space.

“One of the benefits of joint basing is in learning how to talk to each other,” he said. “We all had different languages. If you say ‘emergency response’ to a soldier, sailor, airman or Marine, you may get four different ideas of what that means.”

Joint basing isn’t new, Addison pointed out. The military has used it for years in Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia. Still, he said, the concept met with some resistance stateside.

“We know how to fight jointly,” Addison said. “We’ve gotten really good at that in the past 10 or 20 years. What we aren’t as good at yet is living together back in the [continental United States].”

As commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Army Col. Tommy Brittain is motivated by his experiences with successful joint basing overseas as he works to meet the BRAC deadline to become fully operational by October. The start of joint basing, he said, can be traced back to the 1986 Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act.

“We’ve been training and fighting together ever since,” he said. “So, it was a natural progression to come to this conclusion at these certain locations to take care of mission commanders, warfighters and their families.

“I’m very proud to be a member of this team and leading this team in this direction,” he added. “Honestly, I believe this is going to be historical.”

Brittain called the transition “a very complex process” that succeeds through teamwork at every level, outreach to stakeholders and “100 percent transparency in what we’re doing.”

Like a city manager overseeing an annexation, Brittain had to study how the support functions of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base would merge, where they would collocate, how jobs would change, and much more.

“What was managed as two separate cities now is managed as one city,” he said. “We have maintained our appropriate storefronts at the right location for where all those customers

live, work and train.” Brittain said his job was made easier by

the appointment of Air Force Col. Jerry K. “Kenny” Weldon II as the deputy base commander at Lewis-McChord. Weldon served in the Pentagon’s installations and environment office and was well-versed in joint basing before going to Lewis-McChord.

“There is great teamwork and leadership offered by Kenny Weldon and [the Air Force’s 62nd Airlift Wing commander], Col. Kevin Kilb, and so I have tried to continue to move forward with the teamwork approach to solve any problems that arise,” Brittain said.

While the nature of the base merger forces compromises, Weldon said, teamwork grew out of the realization that joint standards for services and dual oversight of services would create a better installation.

“There is a clear recognition in today’s environment that you’ve got to have strong support to take care of warfighters and their families,” he said. “It’s a goal at every installation, but this is a concerted effort to try to put a definition to what that means.”

The BRAC commission created the joint bases to bring efficiencies, common practices and cost savings to bases that were duplicating efforts, even while most shared a fence line, Addison said. One of the biggest challenges has been to assuage fears that joint basing strips services of their culture and heritage, he said.

“That’s the hardest thing for our base commanders to do is to assure people that nothing will be lost, then build a joint culture that preserves the cultures and what is special about each,” Addison said.

Brittain said he has tried to do just that as he reaches out to soldiers and airmen. “We’re getting out the message that this does not change our service culture, this does not change our service history, and this does not change our service mission,” he said.

Such outreach, he said, is part of the process in moving the installation toward being fully operational as a joint base by October.

“We’re going 24 hours a day to make sure things happen,” Brittain said. “There is a great team beneath us that wear both a blue uniform and a green uniform, and they’re moving the ball toward the goal.”

Seven bases received new names in January:

Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force •Base became Joint Base Lewis-McChord, led by the Army; The Navy’s Anacostia Annex and •Bolling Air Force Base here became Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, led by the Navy; Naval Station Pearl Harbor and •Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, became Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, led by the Navy; Charleston Air Force Base and Naval •Weapons Station Charleston, S.C., became Joint Base Charleston, led by the Air Force; Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort •Richardson, Alaska, became Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, led by the Air Force; Lackland and Randolph Air Force •bases and Fort Sam Houston, Texas, became Joint Base San Antonio, led by the Air Force; and Langely Air Force Base and Fort Eustis •in Virginia became Joint Base Langley-Eustis, led by the Air Force.

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Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis:terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-3917

Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel E. Husak:daniel.husak1@us.army.mil, 736-3018

USAG-Humphreys Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun:john.chun@us.army.mil, 754-7274

Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores:Anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 754-7042

USAG-Red Cloud/Casey

2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: jonathan.gibbs@us.army.mil, 732-7998

Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169

USAG-Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo:kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991

Area III Worship ScheduleArea I Worship Schedule Area IV Worship ScheduleArea II Worship Schedule

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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.

Protestant Services

Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 1030 K-16 ChapelLiturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial ChapelContemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Sunday 1100 Hanam Village ChapelNon-denominational Sunday 1100 South Post ChapelGospel Sunday 1230 South Post ChapelMision Pentecostal Hispana Sunday 1430 South Post ChapelKorean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel

United Pentecostal Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel

KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel

Seventh-Day Adventist Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital

Early Morning Service (Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel

Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel

Catholic Services

Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 1145 Memorial Chapel 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel

Jewish Friday 1830 South Post Chapel

Protestant Services

Collective Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel

Church of Christ 1700 Bldg. 558, Room 206

Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel

KATUSATuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel

Korean Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel

Catholic ServicesMassDaily 1145 Annex 2 ChapelSunday 0900 Freedom Chapel 1500 Suwon Air Base ChapelJewishEvery 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel

Protestant Services

Collective ProtestantSunday 1000 Camp Carroll 1030 Camp WalkerChurch of Christ 1700 Camp WalkerGospel 1215 Camp Walker ContemporaryWednesday 1900 Camp CarrollFriday 1900 Camp Walker

KATUSATuesday 1900 Camp CarrollTuesday 1830 Camp Walker

Catholic ServicesMassSunday 0900 Camp Walker 1145 Camp Carroll

Protestant Services

Collective

Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1000 West Casey ChapelSunday 1100 Warrior ChapelSunday 1100 Crusader ChapelSunday 1100 Hovey Chapel

Gospel

Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel

COGIC

Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel

KATUSA

Sunday 1900 CRC Warrior ChapelTuesday 1800 Camp Castle ChapelTuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass

Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior ChapelSunday 1200 West Casey Chapel Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel

Jewish

Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel

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This vendor was one of several who prepared the hot and spicy rice cake dish of ddukbokki.

There are seafood selections galore at the Tongbuk Market.

No outdoor Korea market would be complete without various types of fresh kimchee.

Vendors at the Tongbuk Market, near Pyeongtaek Station, begin to get ready for the many customers coming their way. The market is open seven days a week. — U.S. Army photos by Steven Hoover

Visiting Pyeongtaek’s Tongbuk Market

With the beginning of the Major League Baseball season just around the corner, vendors at the Tongbuk Market have plenty of variety. To get to this market from USAG-Humphreys, catch the 20 Bus at the stop across from the walk-in gate and then ride it until you arrive at Pyeongtaek Station or jump off at one of the stops just before.

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IMCOM-K • PAGE 18http://imcom.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALMNEWSStudents raise Colon Cancer awareness

Four members of the organizing team from left to right, Jordyn Bruce and Alissa Capuano (top row)and Maddie Lowe and Emily Simpson.

By Marianne Campano65th Medical Brigade

YONGSAN GARRISON — A group of six, 6th graders from Seoul American Middle School have organized a colon cancer awareness campaign in Yongsan. These students were inspired to spearhead this campaign when their teacher was diagnosed with a reoccurrence of colon cancer. Emily Simpson, one of the organizers commented that she was participating in this “Because Ms. Van Rite is one of my favorite teachers”. Other organizers Jordyn Bruce, Alissa Capuano, Maddie Lowe and Emily Simpson all agreed “We just want to show our support”. To this end, the team has been making blue ribbons, the universal symbol for colon cancer, posters, flyers and organizing two great events. A Bake Sale which will be held at the PX on Saturday, 27 March, from 11am – 2pm with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society for colon cancer research. The 2nd event, a free yoga class is scheduled for teachers, students and parents March 30, 3-4pm at SAES gymnasium. This event is to promote yoga, meditation and other exercises can relieve some stressors associated with cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2009, there was over 106,000 new cases of colon cancer. Thankfully the death rate from colon cancer has been going down over the past fifteen years due in part to effective screening. Most early colon cancer shows no symptoms, and that is why screening is so important. Colon cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for colorectal cancer (colon and rectum cancers) using

fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy, in adults beginning at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years. Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy screening is available at the Brian Allgood Army Community Support Hospital and our Host

Nation Partner Hospitals. The students organizing this program

have learned a lot about colon cancer from their teacher and from the campaign. Their commitment and organization exemplify community health in action. It also speaks

volumes of how wonderful their teacher must be to inspire this support and initiative from her students. Come out for baked goods and the wonderful practice of yoga, and support this campaign, these students and their teacher Ms. Van Rite.

MEDDAC–K recieves $90,000 Army award65th Medical Brigade

More than three-thousand military and civilian medical personnel from the Military Health System attended the 2010 MHS Conference, held during January 25-28, 2010 at the National Harbor, Maryland. The annual event provides health-care professionals a platform to share knowledge and improve best practices.

During the conference the US Army Medical Activity-Korea was awarded the Quality Performance Award by the Surgeon General of

the Army, Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker on January 28. Representing the MEDDAC-K, Col. Ronald E. Smith received a $90,000 check for most improved compliance with population health which is measured by the Health Employment Data Information System.

The MHS is a learning organization, and 2010 MHS Conference focused on promoting professionalism across the force, enhance partnerships within and outside the federal sector, and focus on ways to best serve the preventive and health-care needs of our diverse beneficiary population.

Tricare meets Health Care Bill’s standards, Gates says American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — The Tricare military health plan meets the standards set by the health care reform bill the House of Representatives passed last night, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in a statement issued yesterday.

Calling their health and well-being his highest priority, Gates reassured servicemembers and their families that the legislation won’t have a negative effect on Tricare, which “already meets the bill’s quality and minimum benefit standards.”

This was clarified by a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives [March 20], and is expected to be re-affirmed by the Senate,” Gates said in the statement.

“The president and I are committed to seeing that our troops, retirees and their families will continue to receive the best quality health care,” the secretary said.

Brian Allgood Community Hospital needs a part–time Diagnostic RadiologistPosition Title: Diagnostic RadiologistPeriod of Performance: July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 with four option years, 12 hours per week. Place of Performance: Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH)/121st Combat Support Hospital (CSH), Yongsan, Seoul, Korea Qualification Requirements:

Must have the degree of Doctor of Medicine (DM) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)• Must be board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Radiology• Must have graduated from Residency Program accredited by the council on Resident Education in Diagnostic Radiology• Must have a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in a least one state of the United States• Must have a letter of recommendation from the most recent Chief of Medical Staff or supervisor• Must have at least three years of clinical experience as a diagnostic radiologist• Must have no National Practitioner of Data Base (NPDB) derogatory information •

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

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Serving in the military is ‘a family tradition’By Spc. Timothy N. Oberle 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Having a son or daughter in the military can be a trying experience for any family, but having six children in the military is quite simply mind-numbing.

The Scott family, including 1st Lt. Kerney M. Scott, executive officer for Bravo Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, have all six of their children currently serving their country.

Stretched across the globe and unable to spend much time together as a family, the Scott’s sacrifice for their country is unparalleled in modern times since the abandonment of the draft. Of the Scott’s six children, five are in the Army and one is in the Air Force.

“My dad (retired Maj. Gen. Bruce Scott) calls my sister (Capt. Karoline Scott, an Air Force public affairs officer), the ‘blue sheep’ of the family, because she is the only one of us not in the Army,” Kerney said.

The Scott family tradition began with both their grandfather’s military service and continued with their father. The Scott children carried on the tradition when Kerney’s oldest sister, Capt. Kate Gowel, now an attorney in the Judge Advocate General Corps, joined the Army and then her older brother, Capt. Andy Scott, also an attorney, followed. Brother, 2nd Lt. Alex Scott, is currently attending Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, in Emmitsburg, Md., to

become a U.S. Army chaplain. The youngest Scott child, Adam, is a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.

Here in Korea, the Scott’s are represented by Kerney, also a graduate of West Point. She is a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, who finished flight school first in her class, but currently serves as an executive officer with the support battalion.

“I still get to fly, though, to fulfill my

For 1st Lt. Kerney M. Scott (right, front), executive officer for Bravo Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, service to the country is a family affair. — Courtesy photo

required hours,” said Kerney. For Kerney, attending West Point and

joining the military probably seemed more like a rite of passage than anything else. Both of her grandfathers, her father and two of her siblings graduated from the military college before her.

“I really didn’t want to go to West Point at first,” said Kerney, “because I wanted to do something different than my brothers and

sisters, but I had so much fun when I went to visit my older sister for West Point football games, that I realized it was something I wanted to be a part of.”

Most families with a lot of children find themselves in tremendous debt because of college, but for the Scotts it never became an issue.

“My dad calls the military the Scott family tuition plan,” said Kerney, “because he didn’t have to pay for a dime of our tuition.” Kate and Andy both attended law school through the Funded Legal Education Program, where the Army pays for Soldiers to go to law school in exchange for a military commitment and the other Scott children used the Montgomery GI Bill.

One might think that mother Mary Scott, who lost her father during the Vietnam War, would be a nervous wreck with all of her children in the military. But despite her loss, Kerney said, “My mother feels that worrying is debilitating and if you let yourself you will be overcome by worry and concern and it will control you. At least one of us is deployed somewhere at any given time, but my mom makes it easier for us by sending packages and calling a lot.

“My mom is the one who keeps us all together,” she added. “She is more like my life advisor and my dad helps me more on military matters. I talk to my dad a lot about military life, because, growing up, I never really understood what he did.

“But, now that I am in the military, I have a greater appreciation for what he went through.”

Specialist Victoria N. Harb, assigned to Troop Medical Clinic, 75th Medical Company Area Support, donated 81 books to the Paengseong Library, March 17. Park, Won-nam, a member of the Paengseong Library staff, accepted the books. — U.S. Army photo by Peter Yu

Corporal Nam, Min-woo, assigned to Co. A, 304th Signal Battalion, and other U.S. and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers from Humphreys Garrison, skip lunch each Wednesday in order to teach English to elementary students at Gyesung Elementary School in Ponjeong-ri, as part of a community outreach program. The students range from kindergarten to fourth grade and the classes focus on basic English words and sentences. — U.S. Army photo Spc. Tim Oberle

English teachers in uniformBook donation to Korean library

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News & Notes

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Area III Racquetball Tournament The Super Gym is hosting the Area III Racquetball Tournament March 27 and 28. Call 753-8810 for more information.

Immigration and Naturalization SeminarHumphreys Army Community Service is offering an Immigration and Naturalization seminar, April 2, at 1:30 p.m., in the Community Activity Center. There will be two sessions focusing on the filing process, requirements, qualifications and citizenship test assistance. For more information, call 753-8404 or 753-8318.

Family Fun Run Location Update All ages are welcome to participate in the Family Fun Run on Saturday, April 3. The run recognizes Earth Day, the Month of the Military Child, National Library Week, Alcohol Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Prevention Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at Zoeckler Sports Field. Call 754-5875 for more information.

Eggstravaganza Location Update Humphreys annual Eggstravaganza is April 3, at Zoeckler Sports Field, starting at 11 a.m. The event includes an egg hunt, face painting, blow ups, free food and children under 10 will receive a free bag for egg hunting. All children of USFK ID card holders may participate. For more information, call 754-5875.

Last Comic Standing So you think you are pretty funny around the office or maybe you are the one always cracking everyone up at parties…show off your skills at the Last Comic Standing competition, April 6, at Tommy Ds. The laughs start at 8 p.m. Call 753-6281 for more details.

Post 9/11 GI Bill PresentationWednesday, April 7, there will be a Post 9/11 GI Bill brief at the Digital Training Facility, Bldg. 302. For more information, call 753-8605.

Spring Yard SaleIts spring cleaning time – or maybe you are preparing for a PCS – and you are left with a pile of outgrown clothes, shoes, toys or sporting equipment. Here is the perfect opportunity to clean house and make a little extra money. On Saturday, April 17, Outdoor Recreation is hosting a Spring Yard Sale, and $10 reserves a spot with a table. An additional $10 pays for a canopy to keep you cool and dry. If you have PCS orders, with a 60-day window, you are eligible for a $5 discount off a table reservation. Call 753-3255 or 753-3013 for more information.

Voting InformationMilitary and Overseas Voters, submit your ballot request for the May and June state primaries. The following states will hold Primary Elections during the months of May and June 2010 on the dates indicated:May 4: Indiana, North Carolina, OhioMay 11: Nebraska, West VirginiaMay 18: Arkansas, Kentucky, Oregon, PennsylvaniaMay 25: IdahoJune 1: Alabama, Mississippi, New MexicoJune 8: California, Iowa, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, VirginiaAll members of the U.S. Uniformed Services, their Family Members and citizens residing outside the U.S. who are residents from these States and have not yet submitted a registration and ballot request (FPCA) for the 2010 calendar year, should do so as soon as possible. The ballot application and instructions are available at www.fvap.gov/FPCA.

USAG-HUMPHREYS‘Even a private knows it’s wrong’By Steven HooverUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — A few years ago, a popular commercial in the States had the punch line, “It’s so easy, even a Caveman can do it.”

In the case (or cases) of abusing the use of military vehicles, in particular non-tactical vehicles (NTVs), “It’s so wrong, even a private knows better.” Most individuals do, anyway.

Although he doesn’t believe that most people just blatantly disregard the fact that NTVs are “for official use only,” Rick Slawson, the USAG-Humphreys director of logistics, said that over the course of a day there are multiple instances of misuse of the vehicle fleet.

“Just the other day, I was in line at the Humphreys Burger King and what do I see in front of me…a Soldier in an NTV getting ready to order food,” he said. “Even after I went up and explained to them that they were misusing a government vehicle, they continued to order their food, pay for it and then continue on their way.”

He said that he has seen many other instances like this throughout his 20-plus years in Korea.

“I’ve seen military vehicles parked at quarters, both on and off post, at the Post Exchange, Commissary and other places,” he added. “The bottom line is they are violating regulations that come all the way down from the Department of Defense.”

The primary guidance Slawson and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Charles D. Kim, the Area III Transportation Motor Pool officer-in-charge, use is Eighth U.S. Army

regulation 58-1 and Command Policy Letter No. 21 (Non-tactical Vehicle Official Use, Assignment and Leasing).

This letter clearly defines and provides guidance for the official use of government vehicles and even discusses what types of uses are authorized and what is not, including usage while on Temporary Duty or making a day trip from one Korea installation to another.

Included among the regulations are:First and foremost, NTVs will be used

for official use only.NTVs are not to be used in tactical or

field operations, in off-road operations, or on unimproved dirt roads. This does not apply to four-wheel drive vehicles designed and specifically designated for such use.

NTVs shall be used to the fullest extent to meet general administrative transportation requirements.

“Regulations governing usage of NTVs is right there, just like all the other regulations,” Kim said. “They need commander emphasis just like anything else.”

They both emphasized the fact that there are disciplinary actions that can be taken against both Soldiers and civilians who willfully misuse government vehicles.

“Civilian personnel caught violating the usage regulation can be suspended from duty without pay for a minimum of 30 days,” Slawson said. “And, Soldiers can be disciplined under provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice or other administrative procedures.”

If a driver is operating a military vehicle, tactical or otherwise, and has this view in their windshield, they are violating several Department of Defense and U.S. Army regulations. — U.S. Army photo by Steven Hoover

Marketing intern is no longer the ‘shy guy’By Hye-young LeeUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs Intern

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — “When I first saw the notice about the internship program on my university web site, I didn’t hesitate (to apply),” said Lee, Sung-gu, an intern from Pyeongtaek University, working in the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marketing office here.

Lee, whose adopted English name is “Martin,” is a senior studying Electronic Commerce.

“This is my chance, I think,” he said, “because I have special interests in marketing, so the internship program was very special to me.” He was assigned to the FMWR Marketing office after documentation review and an interview.

One of the first things he learned how to do was operate the electronic marquees. The marketing office is in charge of the three electronic marquees here. Now, after just a few weeks, he puts messages in the computer and manages the marquees by himself. Another task he does is make banners and posters using design programs.

Sarah Dobson, one of Lee’s co-workers, said “His design is always unique, fresh and special.”

His nickname is “shy guy.” When he interviewed for the internship program, interviewers chuckled at his shyness. But

now, he who was shy has become a member of the marketing team and spends a great deal of time with them.

His long-range project is to make a commercial ‘.com’ Web site for FMWR. He is currently educating himself on JavaScript and gathering a list of software and hardware that they will need. Their goal is to create and launch the web site during his internship.

“Lee has already proven to be a valuable member of the team. He is intelligent,

enthusiastic and willing to work,” Mike Mooney, Humphreys’ marketing director said.

Mooney also said that the internship program is good for both the U.S. Army and the students. He said that “the U.S. Army can share in the fresh ideas and youth of university students and the student’s get an opportunity to prepare for the future. Above all, we can share their culture and thinking. The internship program should be a win-win case for everyone who gets involved.”

Yu, Tae-yol, (left) and Lee, Sung-gu, change updates on the electronic marquees that FMWR operates to keep the community informed about upcoming events. — U.S. Army photo by Hye-young Lee

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Yongsan VA representative to discuss Post 9/11 GI BillUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Soldiers who might have questions, or are unsure what their future education benefit might have in store, will get a chance to hear from the Yongsan Veterans Administration representative, here, April 7.

A presentation about the Post 9/11 GI Bill will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., in the Digital Training Facility, Bldg. 302.

“This briefing will explain the benefits, transferability, monies involved and just about anything that has to do with the program,” Ed West, the Yongsan VA Office officer in charge. The office is located in Bldg. 4037.

According to an Aug. 3, 2009, White House release, the new GI Bill, which is implemented through the Department of Veteran Affairs, will “provide service members with the most generous educational benefits package since the original GI Bill of

1944.”More than 3,400 agreements were

received from the 1,100 schools participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program is a provision of the new GI Bill that funds tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rates.

“The original GI Bill paved the way to a better life for millions of veterans and their families, while building the foundation of the American middle class,” President Obama said then. “Today, the Post 9/11 GI Bill is affording a new generation of heroes a 21st century version of that same opportunity.”

The department’s Web site for the GI Bill, www.gibill.va.gov, has a step-by-step program to assist visitors with understanding their benefits and the term for its use.

Also, the site provides insight to the application process and the systematic approach a veteran should take to start using educational benefits.

For more information, about the local presentation, contact Alan Laughter or Amber Lynn at 753-8605.

For more information about VA related question, call West at 738-5121 or e-mail him at Edgar.West@va.gov.

Triathlon winner credits sportsmanship for finishBy Steven HooverUSAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — In what one person termed as “almost perfect weather,” 24 competitors took to the pool and streets in the Humphreys Triathlon, here, March 20.

The triathlon consisted of a 400-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride and a 5-kilometer run.

Gabriel Harley, a chief petty officer assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae, was the Men’s Open and overall winner, covering the course in 59 minutes and 53 seconds.

He said that because of the way the competition started, he wasn’t sure how he’d finish until he actually crossed the finish line.

“This was my first triathlon of the season and it was nice to see that there was so much interest in the event,” Harley said. “It was a four-hour drive from Chinhae, so (Navy) Lt. (Louis) Urban and I were extremely happy that the weather held out for us. It was a bit windy (at the start), but the afternoon would have been a lot more challenging.”

He said that he has to credit some of

his first-place finish to one of the other competitors, who hollered at him when he made a wrong turn on the bike course.

“Luckily for me, he yelled to me that I was off the course and I was able to correct myself,” Harley said. “It is that type of sportsmanship that I like about these events. Everybody has their own reasons for being there, but there is always an air of camaraderie.”

Urban, a Navy chaplain, was participating

in his first triathlon. At different times in his recent life, he has swum, ran and rode a bike, but never all three in the same day or in the same event.

“My goal was to finish in about 90 minutes,” Urban said, “but, after I got off

my bike and started to run, my legs felt like Jell-O. It took a little while before I even realized that I had any legs.”

The winner in the Women’s Open category was Rebecca Egan with a time of 1:19:41. Dave Elger won the Men’s Senior division with a time of 1:06:11.Overall results:Women’s Open: Rebecca Egan, 1:19:41; Than Chow, 1:20:59; Karen Morris, 1:22:07; Kaycie Taylor, 1:28:00; Dene Galloway, 1:30:21, and Diarra Bryan, 1:31:44.Men’s Open (35 and under): Gabriel Harley, 59:53; Yi, Chang-yun, 1:03:42; Scott Smith, 1:03:54; Chris Tung, 1:04:48; Russell Zavas, 1:08:37; Michael Robio, 1:14:37; Adrian Navarrette, 1:21:09; and Matt Frederickson, 1:22:24.Men’s Senior (36 and Over): Dave Elger, 1:06:11, Won Choi, 1:16:24; Scott Morris, 1:24:45; Adrian Garcia, 1:25:10; Louis Urban, 1:30:15; and Yang, Min-hwan, 1:31:55.

Karen Morris and the other 23 competitors began the event with a 400-meter swim.

Gabriel Harley, a chief petty officer assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae, was the Men’s Open and overall winner, covering the course in 59 minutes and 53 seconds.

Dave Elger puts his shoes on before beginning the 5-kilometer run portion of the Humphreys Triathlon March 20. He was the winner in the Men’s Senior division. — U.S. Army photos by Sarah Dobson

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Camp Carroll wetlands restoration project beginning to see evidence of early success

By Mary GrimesUSAG Daegu Public Affairs

DAEGU GARRISON— “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” William Shakespeare may not have been in the Land of the Morning Calm when he spoke those words, but one need only visit the wetlands of Camp Carroll to see how easily he might have been inspired.

The first ever wetland/stream restoration, wetland/stream enhancement, and wetland creation project ever in Korea by the U.S. Army, is located just inside the main gate of U.S. Army Garrison Daegu’s Camp Carroll, and spans approximately 1600 feet from its upper segment to the downstream point where the wetland flows off the installation boundary and into Korea’s longest natural stream of water, the Nakdong River.

Made up of a mixed habitat that includes a seasonal stream, and pond, initial hydrologic work on the wetlands project included stream channel restoration, stream channel elevation adjustments, a stream bank design that represents a typical seasonal stream landform, and the

Located just inside the main gate to Camp Carroll, the first ever wetland/stream restoration, wetland/stream enhancement, and wetland creation project in Korea by the U.S. Army spans approximately 1600 feet. — U.S. Army photo by Mary Grimes

DPW is the driving force behind the overall landscape design, and enhancement of the stream and wetland complex. — U.S. Army photo by Mary Grimes

The Camp Carroll wetland project has been designed as a wetland restoration, wetland enhancement, and wetland creation project.— U.S. Army photo by Mary Grimes

introduction of treated water upstream into the system.

According to John T. Kunneke, natural resources program manager, USAG Daegu, Department of Public Works (Environment), the wetland project has been designed as a wetland restoration, wetland enhancement, and wetland creation type of project. He said, “One or all of these design approaches are typical for wetland and stream habitat restoration. However, it is rare that restoration, enhancement, and creation take place within the same project.”

DPW kicked off the Camp Carroll wetland project in November 2008. Kunneke stated, “Prior to this timeframe, this was a type of Boy Scout project that had been brought to our attention. There was a need to re-vegetate an area near Daegu’s Chilgok County outfall where the stream was getting silted up over the years due to offsite runoff coming into the installation at that point. That was not performed under technical guidance, and plant survivorship was low.”

Ku n n e k e s a i d t h a t t h e D P W

Environmental Division has designed the wetland restoration, the viewing structures, footpath, created a pond, and the vegetation zonation design. “DPW is behind the overall landscape design, and enhancement of the stream and wetland complex. We are also providing contractor oversight and quality control on all the restoration and enhancement work that is being performed.

“The hydrologic component of the project has been a key factor in the design. The project area is bounded by three hydrologic sections called ‘reaches’. They are the Upper Reach, Middle Reach, and Lower Reach. The Upper and Middle Reach segments have been restored and enhanced. The pond has been designed in order to create additional wetland and floodplain function associated with the overall system. During periods of higher stream discharge, the pond has been designed to hydrologically connect to the upper and lower segments of the Middle Reach. A floodplain island was created, thus, between the pond and the stream and serves as both an additional function as well as a wildlife buffer zone,” stated Kunneke.

While the terminology may sound completely foreign to those not familiar with wetland operations or functions, a healthy environment is something even a novice can comprehend. Commented Kunneke,

“Evidence of the wetland’s early success has included previously un-documented bird species: including migratory songbirds, wading birds and ducks; previously un-documented frog species, the dark-spotted frog; and the immediate utilization of the wetland by raccoon dogs.”

Kunneke also said that water deer have utilized the project area. “The fish population prior to restoration startup was severely diminished. Immediately following completion of hydrologic design work, the fish population began to restore itself and utilize the new areas of the Upper and Middle Reaches previously not accessible and utilizable. The early success is referred to as ‘early’ successes because typically it can take up to a year for wildlife establishment within a project area of this nature setting and design,” he commented.

When asked about the current status of the project, Kunneke said, “The project is in the final restoration phase within the Lower Reach near what will be the visitor’s entrance. We’re predicting a finish date of early April. Following that, there will some additional shrub and tree planting by DPW, and a monitoring and maintenance program for one year. The target for monitoring and maintenance is actually three years. As you can imagine, monitoring and maintenance are critical components for restoration projects of this nature.”

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t News & Notes

THE MORNING CALM

Free Trip to CostcoWhat more could you ask for? Includes lunch, transportation and a one-day membership! Courtesy the Camp Carroll ACS/Apple Blossom Cottage and Camp Walker Community Activities Center. The bus departs from Camp Carroll ACS at 10:00 a.m. and Camp Walker Commissary at 10:30 a.m. Must be a U.S. ID card holder. Please RSVP to Kay Hildenbrand at 765-4049 or Kim, Yong Hon at 764-4123.

POSH/No Fear TrainingPOSH/No Fear training scheduled for April 27 has been moved from the CPOC training center to the EEO/FED conference room located in building 1254 on Camp Henry.

CYS SERVICES SPORTSMonth of the Military child family fun run-coming in April. Youth ages 3-18 can compete in a variety of races with gift cards as awards. It is on April 3, 9:00 a.m. at the Camp Walker Kelly Field. For more information please contact Mr. Nott at 764-4859.

Personal Property Movement Branch

The personal property movement branch USAG Daegu will be closed on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The purpose is to perform required training for the staff of the Movement Branch. We apologize for any inconvenience this training may cause. For more information please contact Mr. Davis at 768-6745.

Post 9/11 GI Bill PresentationDon’t miss the great opportunity for you to get some good information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill, April 7 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Representatives from the VA office in Yongsan will give a presentation at both Camp Henry (building 1131) and Carroll (building 205). For more information please contact Angela Wiggs or Daphne Becker at 768-7571.

EEO Special Emphasis CommitteesIndividuals interested in being a part of the USAG Daegu and Area IV EEO Special Emphasis Committees should contact the USAG Daegu EEO office by April 9. For more details contact Adriano.vasquez@us.army.mil.

Tobacco user support groupAre you ready to kick the habit? If so, come out to the new Tobacco User Support Group every Tuesday at the Camp Walker, Optometry Clinic conference room or Wednesday at the Camp Carroll Army Community Services from 11 a.m. to noon. Please call Health Promotions at 764-5594 for details.

USAG-DAEGU501st SBDE hosts lunch with USFK CSM

DAEGU GARRISON, Republic of Korea — With budget cutbacks and policies a constant concern for Americans

everywhere, Soldiers themselves might feel no one is interested in their concerns or listening to what they have to say. Last week, however, a group of junior enlisted Soldiers dispelled that belief and actually had a chance to voice their opinions when the 501st

Sustainment Brigade hosted a luncheon/meeting at the Crown Jewel dining facility on Camp Carroll March 17 for Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Winzenried, the U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and 8th Army CSM.

Soldiers from various units around the installation, along with their battalion CSMs filed into the facility…taking turns introducing themselves to guests, and exchanging such topics as unit assignments and Military Occupational Specialties.

Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, opened up the morning event introducing Winzenried to those in attendance. With introductions aside, Winzenried entered into a light discussion with the Soldiers --taking time to find out more about them, and their issues and concerns. The first item of discussion was over the possible lifting or tightening of the curfew that is in effect for Soldiers throughout Korea.

Winzenried stated that the USFK

Henry’s Place Club undergoing long awaited renovationsBy Kim, Min-yeongUSAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern

DAEGU GARRISON, Republic of Korea — The U.S. Army Garrison Daegu community will have to endure the temporary inaccessibility to both the steak and the grill at Camp Henry’s “Henry’s Place Club” as the facility closes its doors for renovations April 1 through June 30 this year. An indispensable part of the community since the 1970’s, Henry’s Place has long provided hot meals at reasonable costs, and menus that grab the attention of visitors, while pampering the palates of regulars.

According to Richard L. Vaughn, chief of

— See WINZENREID on Page 28—

By Spc. Daniel Wallace501st SBDE Public Affairs

Spc. Jorge Aedo and Pfc. Kenneth Hardcastle listen as Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Winzenreid discusses issues with soldiers at the 501st SDBE lunch meeting. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Daniel Wallace

business operations for USAG Daegu FMWR, the renovations have been a long time coming. “The facelift will be something every patron to the club will appreciate. A primary reason for the temporary closing involves replacing worn hot and cold water pipes. To do that means we’ll have to tear out the ceiling.

“Other areas we’re looking at improving include the Ballroom entrance area, the slot machine room, and the hallway. We anticipate have the majority of this work completed by mid-June,” he said.

Vaughn said Henry’s Place will still offer dinner services during the renovation process.

Budget Management helps keep money in your pocketBy Kim, SeeunUSAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern

DAEGU GARRISON, Republic of Korea — The effects of a slow economy can be felt across America, and Soldiers and their Family members are not immune. They need not despair, however. Thanks to the USAG Daegu Army Community Services Financial Readiness Program, help is on the way.

To assist Soldiers in organizing their finances, ACS recently held a Budget and Debt Management Class. According to Y. Jeannine Relaford, USAG Daegu financial readiness program manager, “We can see that people are worried about their money --even if their spending pertains to just little things.

“Understanding that the management of money is extremely important to our quality of life, we know that to maintain that quality of life, depends on how we manage our finances.”

An experienced financial readiness advisor, Relaford pointed out that in many cases where individuals did not practice good spending or budgeting habits earlier in life, they may encounter difficulty in managing their income now that they are older.

Relaford said, “It is not uncommon to find that many people will focus on what they want, rather than creating a sound

Y. Jeannine Relaford, USAG Daegu Financial Readiness Program Manager, helps a Soldier prepare a monthly spending budget. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Seeunconsumer plan. The class gives the individual a chance to try and figure out where he or she needs the greatest amount of help.

“Unfortunately, I can’t solve the problem for you. Management of finances is totally a private thing. I think the most important thing is helping the student determine how much they want to get out of debt.

“I can suggest a new way of consuming and saving money. For example, just making the decision to purchase just one cup of your favorite coffee a day, could possibly save you a small amount of money. It may not seem like a big deal, but before you realize it, you

may have enough funds saved for anything from emergency situations to going on a great vacation to purchasing a new home or setting aside something for your child’s education.”

For Soldiers in Daegu and Area IV, budget and debt management classes are available monthly at ACS on Camp Henry and Camp Carroll. “I believe this program would be helpful to anyone who has financial problems or concerns. It’s amazing when you think of it. A small adjustment to a habit could change your quality of life for the rest of your life.”

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By Kim, SeeunUSAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern

Red Cross services in Area IV mirror those around the globe

Christina Arose, America Red Cross Area IV, station manager, trains with a new volunteer at the Red Cross office on Camp Henry. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Seeun

DAEGU GARRISON, Republic of Korea — The Red Cross symbol is recognized around the world. It is a symbol that brings comfort to those in despair, and help to those in need of immediate care. That same kind of aid and assistance can be found right here at U.S. Army Garrison Daegu in the Red Cross Headquarters located at Camp Henry.

For Christina Arose, station manager for the America Red Cross, Area IV, the Red Cross is a labor of love. As the only full time employee assigned to the facility, she oversees Red Cross operations throughout Area IV. This includes Camps Carroll, George, Walker, and Henry, as well as locations in Busan, and Jinhae. Just ask, and Arose will be the first to admit that it is through the help of volunteers that many of her daily challenges are met.

According to Arose, “The primary mission of the Red Cross is to provide emergency communications to service members and their families, as well as civilians that are overseas. That service also includes around the clock access to emergency communications, and financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief (AER), and eight other societies.”

Operating through donations only, Arose added, “We are not funded through any type of military budget, and many people might be inclined to think that we are. On the contrary, we operate primarily through

donations and assistance from the American public. It’s through their generosity that we’re able to do what we do. “

Red Cross services run the gamut. “As you probably can imagine, wherever Red Cross exists, you will find someone in need. We seem small in staffing, but our responsibilities are indeed huge. English classes, CPR training, babysitting, and volunteer training are just a few of the things that keep us busy. Here in Korea, we have an excellent relationship with the Korea National Society of Red Cross, along with a few other companies that

have Americans on board, or other foreign nationals who come together to promote that relationship that makes it possible to render the kind of assistance people are in need of.

“While some of the services or classes we provide are free, others, such as a safety oriented class, may require a fee. That fee is necessary in order to set up the classes and then be able to provide the books or materials needed. Here in Korea, that fee is most likely lower than you would find in Red Cross chapters in the United States,” explained Arose.

Area IV Soldiers, Family members, and civilians can find comfort in knowing that the Red Cross is always poised and ready to assist them with their needs. Arose said, “Individuals on orders or with authorized identification will find Red Cross available to assist them. There is no requirement to enroll. Back home, family members wanting to send emergency communication can do so knowing that Red Cross is committed to providing the best possible service. The news may be sad, but rest assured Red Cross will do its best to lighten the burden.”

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ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATEAPF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

Camp CarrollKOEZ10123329 Maintenance Manger GS-13 MSC-K Apr. 6NAF US CITIZEN POSITIONS

Camps Henry, WalkerFENAFEZ10-006-LNOC Human Resources Specialist NF-04 CHRA, CPAC Mar. 31NAF KN & 3rd COUNTRY FAMILY MEMBER POSITION

Camps Henry, WalkerSN-10-0171T Recreation Aid (4 Positions) KGS-4 USAG, MWR, CRD Mar. 29 (NTE- 30 Sep 2010) Kelly PFC, Pool

Camp CarrollSN-10-0170T Recreation Aid (4 Positions) KGS-4 USAG, MWR, CRD Mar. 29 (NTE- 30 Sep 2010) Carroll PFC, PoolCONTRACTOR POSITIONS

Camps Henry, WalkerN/A Financial Svcs Rep (2 - P/T) N/A USA Credit Union Until FilledGPAC260 Center Manager N/A USO Until FilledGPAC261 Programs Coordinator N/A USO Until Filled

AREA IV Job Opportunit ies

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

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leadership has been and will be reviewing the curfew, and possibly making a judgment on it in the near future. He said that he has been traveling around the peninsula discussing this matter with other Soldiers from different bases and gauging their responses.

During the meal, Soldiers freely discussed various issues with the CSM and seemed glad to have their voices and opinions heard.

Winzenried addressed another topic, that of the possible repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy regarding sexual orientation. He asked the Soldiers how they felt about the

topic and how they feel it would affect the military.

This topic was one that seemed to bring on a variety of responses among the Soldiers and brought many people who had not yet participated in the discussions, into it. The CSM said that the topic is being polled on the IMCOM Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/imcomkorea?v=wall. He said the leadership will be monitoring the polls and comments on Facebook to see what people think about the possible repeal of the policy.

Closing topics were of a lighter nature and about more local issues.

At the end of the luncheon soldiers expressed how they felt about the session with the top CSM in Korea. One Soldier, Pfc. Brandon Helt, a signal support systems maintainer with the 501st Sustainment Brigade, said, “I felt that the topics that the CSM discussed were enlightening in reference to the current issues and events such as the curfew policy and the don’t ask, don’t tell policy.”

Helt also stated that he hopes that

the voices of those who participate in the Facebook site polls will be heard.

With issues that could possibly change the way things work in Korea and Army wide it could be said that getting the input of Soldiers is a good way for the command to gauge the direction that our Army is heading and to find out how our future leaders feel on the topics.

The lunch meetings provide a relaxed atmosphere to allow Soldiers to be able to open up and talk freely, knowing that their voices will be heard.

MARCH 26, 2010 KOREAN PAGEMARCH 26, 2010

캠프 레드클라우드 내 문제 해결을 위해 미군과 카투사들 모이다. 레드클라우드 개리슨- 군인들과 카투사들

이1지역대 내의4분의 1분기 포커스 그룹미

팅 을 위해 캠프 레드클라우드 소재 건물

번호 57에서 모였다. 맨디 로배스즈, 캠프 레드클라우드의 고객

서비스 관리자는 회의가 열리기 전에 그들

의 유닛을 대표해서 참석한 군인들과 카투

사들과 함께 포커스 그룹미팅을 통해서 어

떤 점들이 개선되기를 바라는지에 대해 이

야기 물었다. 로배스즈는 대표자들에게 그들이 생활하는

1지역내 각 유닛에서 일어나는 모든 관련

된 일에 대해 토론하기로 제안했다

군인들과 카투사들은 지휘관이 앞으로 귀

기울여 주기를 바라는 문제들에 대해 함께

논의 하기 시작했다. “저는 이 포커스 그룹 미팅이 상당히 긍정

적이라고 생각합니다. 우리가 오늘 논의하

는 문제들 보다 더 많은 문제들이 있다고

저는 확신 합니다. 하지만 저는 모든 관련

군인들이 그 문제들이 해결될수 있도록 목

소리를 높여야 한다고 생각합니다. 그들은

그들의 소리가 귀 길울여 질수 있게 할 필

요가 있고 이런 그룹 미팅은 그와 관련해

굉장한 일이라고 생각합니다.” 본부 지원

사단 특수근무 대대의 드라이버인 스페셜

리스트 조 신이 이야기 했다. 문제점들에 대해서 논의하고 나서 레드클

라우드 개리슨의 본부중대 수송 관리부서

의 데니 아제레도 중사가 레드클라우드 개

리슨의 지휘관 대행자인 리차드 데이비스

에게 포커스 그룹에서 나온 안건들에 대해

보고 할 대표로 선출되었다. “지금 부터 발표하는 것들은 지금 이 자리

에서 서로 얼굴을 맡대며 논의 했던 사람들

뿐아니라 그들 주변인들이 늘 필요하고 변

해야 한다고 이야기 했었던 중요한 것들을

종합 한것입니다.”아제라도 중사가 이야기

했다. 데이비스씨에게 첫번째로 제시된 이슈는

제대로 된 자격을 갖춘 이발사들의 부족, 좁은 공간에서 오래기다려야 하는 불편함

그리고 이용자들과 이발사들 간의 대화장

벽으로 인한 원치않은 결과들에 대한 것이

었다. 데이비스씨에게 어떻게 미군부대 내 이발

소에서 일하는 이발사가 영어를 이해 하지

못하는지와 이용자들은그들이 군인 이발

기준에 맞춰서 군인들의 머리를 다루는 것

에 있어 경험이 전혀 없는것처럼 느낀다고

설명했다. 이런 것들이 군인들의 사기와 자존심에 영

향을 미친다고 이야기했다. 그리고 캠프 레

드 클라우드내에 있는 이발소에는 오직 제

대로 자격을 갖춘 이발사만을 고용해 주기

를 촉구했다. 군인들이 제기한 두번째 문제는 CG’s Mess와 Kilbourne Dining Facility내에서 취급하는

모든 음식들의 품질에 대한 것이었다. 그들은 음식들과 과일들이 신선하지가 않

고 가끔은 선반에 재고가 떨어졌는데 다시

신속하게 채우지 않는다라고 불만을 토로

했다. 또한 2사단 행사 스케쥴로 인한 운영시간

의 잦은 변동을 충분한 시간을 두고 미리

알려주지 않은것에 대한 불편함을 이야기

했다. 그들이 바라는것은 더욱 신선하고 다양한

종류의 과일과 채소 그리고 음식들이 제공

과 신속한 재 입고 그리고 최소 3일 전의

운영시간 변동안내 등이 었다. “우리는 당신들이 시간을 내서 솔직한 의

견과 제안을 내 준것에 대해 감사하고 그

에 대한 피드백을 제공하는 것은 이제 우리

의 몫입니다 그리고 제기된 안건들에 대해

신속히 처리 할것입니다” 데이비스씨가 이

야기 했다.