USAG HUMPHREYS

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Proudly Serving Camp Humphreys and the Pyeongtaek Communities

Volume 1, Issue 7

The Army Community Service, along

with Family and Morale Welfare and

Recreation, hosted the celebration of

Camp Humphreys volunteers during

the 2019 Volunteer of the Year cere-

mony, April 19.

Last year, more than 1,400 volunteers

served over 88 thousand hours on Hum-

phreys, equating to over $2 million in

savings on labor expenses.

“Volunteerism contributes to the over-

all morale and readiness of our USAG-

Humphreys community,” said Lindsay

Ejnik Hermann, Army Community Service

Volunteer Corps coordinator and Army

Family Action Plan program manager.

“This ceremony offers an opportunity

to distinguish those outstanding volun-

teers, who were nominated from per-

sonnel on this campus and the sur-

rounding community,” she said.

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What’s Inside Page 2

Did you know?

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2019 Volunteer of the

Year (cont.)

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Humphreys pre-

pares for typhoon season

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Jeju Island

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Korean students

learn, rock to Army’s band

By Sameria Zavala

USAG-H Public Affairs

Sgt. 1st Class Sh'Voda Gregory receives his awards from Camp Humphreys senior leaders during the 2019 Volunteer of the Year ceremony, April 19. (U.S.

Army photo by Pfc. Erikah Schaible)

Camp Humphreys volunteers save millions in labor cost

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SAVE THE DATE:

Humphreys Family

and MWR

MAY 4 Cinco de Mayo Dining Flightline Tap Room TIME: 6 p.m.

MAY 12 Mother’s Day Brunch Morning Calm Center TIME: 11 a.m.—3 p.m.

MAY 18 Live at 5! Music Under the Stars featuring AFE Sick Puppies Downtown Plaza TIME: 5 p.m.

MAY 23 Job Fair Recreation Center TIME: 10 a.m.—2 p.m.

Rice or “Ssal” is one of the most important food supply in South

Korea and it is also considered the most valuable crop in Asia. In

the past, one’s wealth was determined by how much rice had

been stored in one’s food storage. Rice for Koreans is a symbol

of life and representation of prosperity. There are various types

of rice and each has its own distinctive characteristic.

Short Grain White Rice (bakmi)

Short grain white rice tastes the best but has the

least nutritional value. Baekmi goes best with

various side dishes such as kimchi, meat, and

soup. The short grain white rice can be cooked in

a rice cooker or on a stove. They are completely

milled, which means its husks, bran and germ are removed dur-

ing the milling process leaving just the starch. The rice contains

vitamin-B, however they are easily washed out during rinsing

and cooking of the rice.

Short Grain Brown Rice (hyunmi)

Unlike white rice, brown rice has the bran and

germ still attached. It has more nutritious value,

with many vitamins and fiber. It takes more time to

cook and digest, and takes some time to get used

to the taste.

Black Rice (heukmi)

Originally harvested in ancient China, black rice

has a nickname of “forbidden rice” because it was

reserved for emperors only. It has plenty of fiber

and iron, and is definitely a healthier alternative

to white rice. It also has a certain nutty taste, mak-

ing it more delicious. In addition, it goes well with many types of

cuisines, in both savory and sweet. Koreans cook black rice with

white rice, turning the rice to a purple color.

Short Grain Sweet Rice (chapssal)

Short grain sweet rice has the stickiest texture

among the rice consumed in Korea. It is frequently

used for making rice cakes and desserts. It is not

recommended for people who have high blood

sugar.

(source: http://www.beyondkimchee.com/korean-rice/)

Did you know?

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The panel selected six of the 65 nomi-

nations, each representing different indi-

vidual categories: active duty, civilian

employee, family member, retiree, youth

and Korean National.

“It was a tough decision for the panel

to select the winners; however, after

careful consideration and score-based

review, we selected volunteers who

made a meaningful impact on the com-

munity,” said Hermann.

Eighth Army Deputy Commanding

General for Operations Brig. Gen. Patrick

J. Donahoe, was the guest speaker at the

event. He spoke on the importance of

volunteer roles and thanked them for

their service.

VOL, continued from page 3 “The strength of Army communities,

especially in overseas locations, like

Camp Humphreys, truly rests in the

talents and contributions of its volun-

teers,” he said. “To you, our volun-

teers, by serving our community far

from home, you are essential to our

community and the well-being of our

Soldiers, civilians and Family members.

Your efforts truly have been outstand-

ing.”

VOY winner, Sgt. 1st Class Sh’Voda

Gregory, the 8th Army Master Resilien-

cy Training program manager, won the

award for his volunteering accomplish-

ments as a Humphreys High School

football, basketball and track coach.

“I would like for the Humphreys

Last year, more than 1,400 volunteers served over 88 thousand hours on Humphreys, and their contributions equated to over $2 million in savings for

labor expenses. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Erikah Schaible)

community to know that being a vol-

unteer, and the giving your time, is

one of the greatest gifts you can give

to someone else,” he said.

“Volunteering means that you're giv-

ing something of yourself to someone

— without wanting or expecting any-

thing in return.

“The time you take to help some-

one, may make a difference in how

that person's day is going, or make a

difference in their week. It may even

have an impact in that person's life in

the future. That is the power of volun-

teering,” he added.

For more photos, click Volunteers.

CONGRATULATIONS VOY WINNERS!

Active Duty:

Winner - Sgt. 1st Class Sh’Voda Gregory.

Honorable mention - Spc. John Pham

Civilian:

Winner- Marlene Barretto

Honorable mention -- WonUk Chi

Family member:

Winner - Kenita Pruitt

Honorable mention - Kimberly Archer

Korean:

Winner - Mi Young Hann

Honorable mention: Inja Lee

Retiree:

Winner - Phillip Daniel Morris

Honorable mention - Stephen Bruch

Youth:

Winner - Jacob Corsaro

Honorable mention - Jadyn Pierson

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Humphreys prepares for typhoon season By Sameria Zavala

USAG-H Public Affairs

Camp Humphreys’ post-wide units

prepare for the typhoon season during

spring cleanup, April 15-19.

Every year, the USAG Humphreys Di-

rectorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization

and Security (DPTMS) team collaborates

with all units on post to start their spring

cleanup.

The cleanup gives an opportunity for

tenants to check their buildings for any

safety hazards materials within their

area of operations. They are required to

ensure work orders submissions are

scheduled, safety checks of buildings are

done, and debris in gutters and tree

limbs are removed and cleared.

“Spring cleaning does not only clean-

up the installation, but it also prepares

us for destructive weather,” said Master

Sgt. Levi Kaplan, USAG Humphreys

DPTMS NCOIC.

“Typhoon season in Korea is just

around the corner, starting in July and

continuing through September. During

this time, we should be removing things

that are going to fall down or get blown

over from the buildings, and have a plan

to secure them is the best way to be

prepared, especially if a typhoon is pre-

dicted to hit this area,” he said. Having a

plan to take care of that is key.”

Supplies like sandbags and trash bags

are available for units at the Self Help

store, located in Bldg. 1019.

“This is also a good time to make sure

you are registered in the AtHoc system

[emergency alert system]. To register,

contact your unit,” said Kaplan.

Kaplan also recommends that when

service members and their families have

old furniture to throw away, they are

encouraged to coordinate these efforts

with the local Korean dump companies.

Also, picking up bulk furniture is a

unit’s responsibility, or that of the indi-

viduals who owns the furniture, he said.

If an office moves or is being renovated,

it is also the unit’s responsibility to en-

sure the items are scheduled for pick-up

and not thrown near the dumpsters. It is

also illegal and punishable under UCMJ

for off-post residents to dispose of their

trash on post.

“If illegally dumped items are health

hazard materials, and/or a safety con-

cern and not scheduled to be moved,

costs for pickup could reallocate funds

from other projects to be redirected to

bulk cleanup,” said Kaplan.

For questions about spring cleaning

or on-post bulk pick up, please call the

DPW helpdesk at DSN 756-6068 or com-

mercial 050-336-6068.

Courtesy photo

Camp Humphreys Department of Public Works Environmental Division hosted the 2019 Earth Day Clean Up event, April 20. More than 50 participants joined

to cleanup a shopping mall area just outside Humphreys Main Gate. For more photos, click Cleanup.

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Jeju Island Seven Wonders of Nature

Jeju Island is one of the best vacation spots in Korea. The island is well known for its new Seven Wonders of

Nature, including waterfalls, white sand beaches and Haenyo divers, also known as “Korean mermaids.”

•Hike your way to the top of Mount Hallasan.

At 1950 meters, Hallasan is the highest mountain in South Ko-

rea. This once active volcano rewards hikers with the view of a

freshwater lake formed in its volcanic crater at the end of the

trail.

•Catch the sunrise from Seongsan Ichulbong peak.

Resembling a gigantic ancient castle, the Seongsan Ichulbong

peak is a forested high-tuff volcano and is one of the most im-

pressive sights on the island.

•Visit Jeju's many waterfalls.

Wrought with tropical beauty, it is no surprise that Jeju has in

its wake some worthwhile waterfalls. Cheonjiyeon water-

falls or the iconic Jeongbang waterfalls that fall directly

into the ocean, both offer tranquil views and flora found

specifically on the island.

•Discover illusory white sand beaches.

Top recommendation would be the Woljeongri beach. A

cozy less populated stretch, the beach is lined with chic

coffee houses for supplementing your every caffeine de-

sire.

•Spend your afternoon at a green tea plantation.

•Catch a glimpse of some fantastic volcanic formations.

•Treat yourself to a day of horse riding.

Haenyeo

Don’t be surprised if you come across a group of ‘ajummas’ dressed in

black rubber bathing suits. These women divers also called, Haenyeo,

are a community of free-divers that dive up to 3 meters without any

equipment. They catch seafood (mainly shellfish and seaweed), which

are only found exclusively on Jeju island, to sell at the fish markets. You

are likely to witness the divers around the Ichulbong cliff coast.

For more information please visit: JeJu Island

(Source: https://my.asiatatler.com/life/visit-jeju-island-the-new-seven-wonders-of-nature/Credit: Kim Won-Hyeong (USAG-H Public Affairs)

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(Left) More than 400 students from Cheongdam Middle/High School listen as the USAG-Humphreys Deputy Garrison Commander Paul Stuart talks about

the relationship between the U.S. Military and the Pyeongtaek communities. (Right) Spc. Trinity Colvin, Eighth Army Band singer, performs for the stu-

dents during their visit to the school. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Christopher Dennis, USAG-H Public Affairs)

U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys’ Depu-

ty Garrison Commander Paul Stuart and

the Eighth Army Band visited students at

Cheongdam Middle/High School, April

10.

More than 400 Korean students gath-

ered in the auditorium for Stuart’s spe-

cial message and entertainment from the

band.

Stuart spoke about the U.S. Military-

Korean Peninsula history, the USAG

Humphreys development and its effect

on the Pyeongtaek community and the

surrounding areas.

“We’re here because of an agreement

Korean students learn, rock out to Army’s band

that exist between our two nations,” said

Stuart. “We’re not here because the U.S.

says we need to be, we are here because

we have been invited to be present in

your country.”

He went on to explain the community

relationships between the U.S. Military

and Korea, and the growth of Camp

Humphreys.

“Camp Humphreys will continue to

grow in the next five years,” he said.

“We are very excited to be here with you

all to share each other’s experiences,

culture, and food. Thank you for inviting

us to be here with you today.”

Following the lecture, students en-

joyed and danced as the band per-

formed a variety of Korean music to

include K-pop songs.

The band’s lead singer, Spc. Trinity

Colvin, said she felt a connection with

the students.

“I really enjoyed being able to

dance with the students as well as

taking pictures with them,” she said.

“I’m not sure what battles they may be

facing, but for a moment out of their

lives, I was able to be a part of the

reason as to why they had a smile on

their faces.”

By Sgt. Christopher Dennis

USAG-H Public Affairs