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January 12, 2018 Published by U.S. Army IMCOM for those serving in the Republic of Korea Volume 18, lssue 5 Read the latest news from the Army in Korea online at: www.Army.mil Bills takes command of Eighth Army Gen. Robert B. Brown, com- mander of U.S. Army Pacific, presents the Eighth Army colors to the incoming Eighth Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Michael A. Bills during the Eighth Army change of command ceremony at Camp Humphreys Jan. 5. Lt. Gen. Bills assumed command from Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal during the ceremony. Vandal held a retirement ceremony By Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado, and Korean national employees throughout Korea following the change of com- Eighth Army Public Affairs during the ongoing transition and relocation of U.S. mand where he was honored for forces stationed here. his nearly 40 years of service to the nation. — U.S. Army photo CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea - Eighth Army “I want to express how humbled and honored I am by Sgt. Patrick Eakin, 2nd welcomed its 34th commanding general in a cere- to be entrusted with the command of Eighth Army Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division mony held at Camp Humphreys Jan. 5. During the and the sons and daughters of our nation,” Bills said. Public Affairs ceremony, Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal, relinquished “I’d like to thank everyone for the warm welcome to command to Lt. Gen. Michael A. Bills. the Pacific Victor Family. God bless both our great As the 34th commander of Eighth Army, Bills be- nations, the people who defend them and the Fami- comes the senior leader for Army Soldiers, Civilians lies who support them.” Inside this Issue: GARRISONS EXTRAS Man on the street Page 08 USAG RED Cloud/Casey Page 04 Change of Command Page 02 Not a day off Page 10 USAG Yongsan Page 10 New Year resolutions Page 14 Year of the Dog Page 16 USAG Humphreys Page 18 Soldiers sing Page 18 Ring in the New Year Page 26 USAG Daegu Page 24 Environmental achievments Page 24 Page 2 MORNING CALM www.army.mil The Morning Calm Published by The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Public Affairs Office in coordination with USAG Red Cloud, USAG Yongsan and USAG Daegu Public Affairs Office USAG RED CLOUD Commander: Col. Brandon D.Newton Public Affairs Officer: Wes Hayes Writer/Editor: Franklin Fisher Public Affairs NCO: Sgt. James M. Griffin Editorial Assistant Cpl. Lee Jin-woo USAG YONGSAN Commander: Col. J. Scott Peterson Public Affairs Officer: Laurri L. Garcia Command Information Officer: Elizabeth A. Pyon Editor: Sgt. Brandon J. Thomas Staff Writers: Sgt. Park Min-je, Cpl. Lee Kyoung- yoon, and Pfc. Kim, Hee-cheol USAG HUMPHREYS Commander: Col. Scott W. Mueller Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy Command Information Officer: Jim McGee Managing Editor: Clint Stone Staff Writer: Cpl. Kim, Dong Hyun Interns: Kim, Jae Woong and Lee, Ji Min USAG DAEGU Commander: Col. Robert P. Mann Public Affairs Officer: Teresa Kaltenbacher Command Information Officer: Anthony Mayne Staff Writers: Sgt. Soh, Jung-han and Pfc. Kim, Bum-joon This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Morning Calm are not Incoming Eighth Army necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the The outgoing commander, Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal, spoke to the assembled Soldiers Commander, Lt. Gen. U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or and dignitaries about his service in Korea, praising the hard work and dedication of the Michael A. Bills addresses Department of the Army. The editorial content of Soldiers and civilian employees and their commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. Vandal distinguished visitors and this biweekly publication is the responsibility of guests during the Eighth U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea. Circulation: 9,500 also recognized the legacy of success that Bills will be tasked to uphold as the incoming commander of Eighth Army. Army change of command Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a ceremony at Camp private firm in no way connected with the U.S. “Though this ceremony is a change in leadership, our combined, multi-generational Humphreys Jan. 5. Lt. Gen. Government, under exclusive written contract commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea will remain ‘ROK steady’ under Lt. Bills assumed command with the Contracting Command. The civilian Gen. Michael Bills,” said Vandal. “I can personally attest that his experience as the com- from Lt. Gen. Thomas S. printer is responsible for commercial advertising. Vandal during the ceremo- The appearance of advertising in this publication, bined C/J3 (Operations Officer) gives him the in-depth, strategic insight needed to succeed in this multi-national, combined-joint environment that we operate.” ny. — U.S. Army photo by including inserts or supplements, does not Sgt. Patrick Eakin, 2nd constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Prior to the change of command, Bills was promoted from major general to lieutenant Brigade, 1st Cavalry Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper of the products or general in a ceremony at the Eighth Army headquarters building. service advertised. Everything advertised in this Division Public Affairs publication shall be made available for purchase, “In 1977, PFC Bills was stationed down the street from where we are standing now,” Bills use or patronage without regard to race, religion, said. “Never in a million years did I think I would pin on a third star, let alone be assigned gender, national origin, age, marital status, on the same post where I was stationed 41 years ago.” physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or Bills thanked the Soldiers who have served with and mentored him throughout his career patron. If an violation or rejection of this equal and extended a special thanks to his wife Megan and their three sons. opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, Prior to coming to Eighth Army, Bills served as the assistant chief of staff for operations, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from United Nations Command. that source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy is corrected. Following the change of command, Eighth Army also held a retirement ceremony to rec- ognize Lt. Gen. Vandal’s nearly 40 years of service to the nation and his role in strengthen- ing the ROK-U.S. Alliance. During the ceremony, Vandal and his wife CEO: Chung, JongSoon(Sophia) were both recognized Edit planners: Lee, SangBae for their contributions Editor: Hong, JeongHee Design: Cho, SungNam to the Army and the Sol- Head Manager: Chon, SangSong 010-3511-2328 diers, Civilians and Commercial Advertsing Families that comprise Comm: (031) 651-7211 / Fax: (031) 651-7210 it. x Location & Mailing address : 3rd Fl, #522, Gyonggi-daero, Pyongtaek City. SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS: Phone: DSN 754-1096 Managing Editor: [email protected] Maj. Gen. Michael A. Bills, is promoted to lieutenant general during a ceremony at Eighth Army Headquarters, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Jan. 5. Bills was Submitting stories or photos to joined by his family and The Morning Calm Biweekly service members from throughout the Republic Send your Letters to the Managing Editor, guest of Korea. — U.S. Army Commentaries, story submissions, photos and photo Cpl. Yang, Other items to: [email protected]. Hyungyu, Eighth Army All items are subject to editing for content and Public Affairs to Insure they conform with DoD guidelines. January 12, 2018 Advertisement Page 3 Page 4 MORNING CALM www.army.mil Watch out for foreign agents Authorities say spies eye U.S. troops in hopes of gleaning intelligence Editor's Note: The following article on “Maybe he buys him a beer, buys him operational security was first published a drink and they just chat,” said Douglas. in the Morning Calm edition of Jan 25, And if they can ease an unsuspecting 2013. It is being reprinted for the benefit Soldier into any kind of friendly relation- of our newer readers. ship, that opens even bigger possibilities for trained spies. By Franklin Fisher If the Soldier needs money, the agent USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs may offer it. “Maybe that person doesn’t even ask CAMP RED CLOUD, South Korea – It’s for anything in return for the money,” a Friday night and a group of Soldiers are said Douglas. “Maybe they say, ‘Hey, getting the weekend started at their fa- here’s the money. I don’t need anything vorite bar off post. in return right now but later on I may It’s a place where the Soldiers feel com- need a favor.’” fortable, where they can unwind, talk And agents may even find a way to smack, drink beer and where they and maneuver the Soldier to where he or she the bar employees know one another by can be blackmailed. first name. The Soldiers feel themselves In a bar it could be inappropriate be- among friends. havior with a female bar worker, behav- But according to U.S. Army intelli- ior that someone gets a picture or video gence authorities, friends aren’t neces- of with a cellphone camera. sarily the only ones in the room. “This,” Douglas said, “could lead to a There may also be intelligence opera- blackmailing situation where you’re pre- tives working for foreign governments – sented with these photos and someone spies – trying to blend in and pick up basically saying ‘Hey, either you help me even the most routine items of informa- out, give me this information, or these tion, said Warrant Officer Christopher will be sent back home to your spouse or Douglas of the 524th Military Intelli- to your command.” gence Battalion.