• Abstract and Figures
• Public Full-text

Sponsoring a newcomer? Send them the latest Welcome Videos: www.youtube.com/imcomkorearegion April 17, 2009 • Volume 7, Issue 26 http://imcom.korea.army.mil Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea 1-72 AR welcomes Humphreys families ‘Tea for two’: its newest NCOs hunt for eggs during Red Cloud hosts to the ranks ‘Eggstravaganza’ Korean tea tasting Inside Page 4 Page 18 Page 7 Gen. Dunwoody visits Yongsan Army’s first female four-star participates in local round-table, recognizes Soldiers Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, U.S. Army Materiel Command's Commanding General, presents a coin to Spc. Christopher Perez Nieves, Information Systems Operator Analyst for 8th U.S. Army G-4, on April 6 at Walker Room, 8th U.S. Army Headquarters, prior to a logistics roundtable discussion in Yongsan. Dunwoody is the first female four-star general in the history of the United States Army. View this photo online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea —U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Kim, Jun Sub DoD civilians get taste of military life U.S. Medical Command ‘Best Warrior’ competition determines NCO of the Year Sgt. David Dasilma (left), 121st Combat Support Hospital, Yongsan Garrison, representing the Pacific Regional Medical Command, swam and kicked his way to the finish line during the mystery event April 1, as part of the 2009 U.S. Army Medical Command Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year “Best Warrior” competition held at Madigan Army Medical Center and Fort Lewis, Wash. Dasilma was named the NCO of the Year. He will represent MEDCOM at the Army NCO and Soldier “Best See story Page 2 Warrior” competition later this year. — U.S. Department of Defense civilians from the Executive Leadership Development Program trained Army photo by Lorin T. Smith with Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, in order to help increase knowledge on what it's like to be a Soldier Mar. 25 at Rodriguez Live Fire complex. — Photo courtesy of 2ID – See Page 10 for story – NEWS • PAGE 2 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM The Morning Calm Published by Installation Management Command - Korea Civilians get taste of military life Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. John Uberti By 1HBCT Public Affairs hands-on training," said Maj. Sung Kato, the military life in order to have a better Public Affairs Officer/Editor: Edward N. Johnson Deputy PAO: Slade Walters operations officer for 2-9 Inf. “I think reference. Senior Editor: Susan Silpasornprasit It is sometimes a challenge for civilians this had a positive impact as they enjoyed “There’s a lot of things that the military getting their hands dirty, especially the live does that is supported by the civilians USAG-RED CLOUD who have not served in the military to Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson understand the work of the men and women weapons fire portion.” everyday, and if they don’t understand what Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson serving in the Armed Forces. Although the training was mostly to we’re doing as warfighters, they’ll never be CI Officer: James F. Cunningham That’s why Department of Defense familiarize the ELDP class with some of able to fully appreciate the sacrifices that USAG-YONGSAN civilians from the Executive Leadership the warrior tasks, Soldiers from 2-9 Inf. go on in the military as well as how to best Commander: Col. David W. Hall Public Affairs Officer: David McNally Development Program trained with Soldier’s took their roles as instructors very seriously support those that are away from home,” Staff Writers: Sgt. Im Jin-min, Cpl. Lee Min-hwi, from 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, and were impressed at how well the class said Air Force Maj. Denise Hamilton, Spc. Jason C. Adolphson in order to help increase knowledge on what performed under pressure. intelligence officer for US Forces Korea USAG-HUMPHREYS it's like to be a Soldier and how they can “At one point we had one civilian Headquarters and class member for the Commander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr. help the future of the military Mar. 25 at putting on tourniquets to a wounded current ELDP. Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy CI Officer: Lori Yerdon Rodriguez Live Fire complex. dummy while there were strobe lights, Chances like this training exercise are Writer-Editor: Ken Hall The ELDP is a 10-month DOD training gunfire noises and us screaming in his also a good way for the Soldiers and their Designer: Cpl. Kim, Hyung Joon program in which 54-60 potential future ear,” said Pfc. Jimmaron Poole, a medic for leaders to demonstrate the capabilities USAG-DAEGU leaders, within DOD and other agencies, are Headquarters and Headquarters Company, today's Army has to offer. Commander: Col. Michael P. Saulnier 2-9 Inf. “I was impressed with him as he “We're able to show them the level Staff Writer: Pfc. Park Kyung Rock taken into the field to train with men and Staff Writer: Lee Dodam women in uniform so that they can make kept his cool and got the job done.” of sophistication in our training and that better decisions based on experience, not Still, in order for the program to be we’re not just going out there pretending,” This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The hearsay. truly well rounded, the students train with said Kato. Morning Calm Weekly are not necessarily official views of, “It’s critical for DOD civilians, like the various military branches so that the Along with combat training, Soldiers or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of De- fense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of myself, who have no military experience, to experiences they can draw upon is quite and civilians have a chance to get to know this weekly publication is the responsibility of the IMCOM- get this kind of exposure to Soldiers in order large. one another better and to bond on a Korea, Public Affairs, APO AP 96205. Circulation: 9,500 to understand the challenges they go through “We went to the Air Force Academy to different level. Printed by Oriental Press, a private firm in no way con- and to make sure that we prioritize correctly see how Air Force leaders are trained and “What I'll take away from this is the nected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written the support that they need in the field,” said developed. At a Navy submarine learning professionalism of our Soldiers and the contract with the Contracting Command-Korea. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. Sean Roberts, DOD desk officer and member center they learned how to stop leaks in sacrifice that they make on behalf of the The appearance of advertising in this publication, including of the current class of the ELDP program. the hull of a submarine, and they had three country,” said Roberts. “It’s very difficult inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Oriental Press of the products or ser- During the training event, civilians were days with the Marine Corps learning what for a lot of citizens in the US to understand vices advertised. Everything advertised in this publication able to experience firsthand what it takes to it’s like to be a new recruit,” said Kimberly what they go through.” shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage Kessler, director for the DOD's Executive Soldiers also walked away with spirits without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, get a Soldier combat ready by learning how to age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, provide first aid care at the Medical Simulation Leadership Development Program.” All this high as spending time with the people they or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or Training Center, train on simulated weapons is so that they have a broad understanding are trained to protect helps put a human face patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse at the Engagement Field Trainer and finally of the military services as a whole.” on what they are out fighting for. to print advertising from that source until the violation is actually firing a variety of weapons at Navajo While some may argue that the lessons “The Soldiers came away feeling corrected. Range. could be learned just as well through less genuinely appreciated by the civilians," Oriental Press President: Charles Chong “Our intent was to get them away from harsh tactics the ELDP motto is for their Kato said. "They did a fantastic job in Commercial Advertising students to immerse themselves into representing the unit and the US Army.” Telephone: 738-5005 or 723-4253 ‘death by power point’ by giving them Fax: (02) 790-5795 E-mail: [email protected] Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 Location: Bldg. 1440, Yongsan, Main Post SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS: Yongsan quilters help wounded Phone: DSN 724-3366 E-mail: MorningCalmWeekly @korea.army.mil warriors, expectant mothers By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson Visit us online USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs The Morning Calm YONGSAN GARRISON — About 10-15 expectant mothers imcom.korea.army.mil living at least 30 minutes away stay at the Stork’s Nest on Yongsan each month to be close to Brian Allgood Community Hospital near their due dates. Seemingly unrelated, there are wounded warriors recovering from combat related injuries at other military hospitals; however, they do have one thing in common - Quilts.

Load more

  24

Copy Link