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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. A local volunteer organization called Yongsan Quilters meets weekly to make baby quilts for expectant mothers on the peninsula who stay at the Stork’s Nest. They are also affiliated with the worldwide “Quilts of Valor” foundation that provides homemade quilts to injured troops. Yongsan Quilters meet at the Army Community Services kitchen 9:30 When approaching a quilters meeting there’s an unmatched a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, except holidays and the first Monday of the orchestra of sounds that scale the clatter of sewing machines, chatter month, to make quilts for wounded warriors and expectant mothers. Submitting to among friends, steam exhaust from irons and laughter. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson The Morning Calm Weekly For them, it’s more than a charity group; it’s a sisterhood. Send Letters to the Editor, guest commentaries, “It’s always like this,” said Ingrid Risley, organization vice out-of-pocket, on top of labor,” Risley said. story submissions and other items: president, during a quilters meeting April 13. “We don’t just make “Somehow it all seems worth it because there’s no price on [email protected]. quilts, we hang out. And we have a ‘secret sister’ program where we the feeling of receiving a homemade gift,” Cathi Ferri said, For all submitted items include a point of con- buy the same person a $5 gift every month, but on my birthday I organization treasurer. “Just the other day I saw a woman who tact name and telephone number. All items are opened my door to see mine had dropped off something extra.” had her baby wrapped in one of our quilts. I was so excited to subject to editing for content and to insure they At this particular meeting, the girls revealed themselves after a talk to her and when I did she was so grateful.” conform with DoD guidelines. year of sharing. There was a siren of “Oh my goodness” and “It’s The group has also received feedback from troops who were IMCOM-K Public Affairs been you the whole time!” injured in combat. and the Morning Calm Weekly staff are located Their dedication to each other is no match to the sacrifices they “That’s what’s most rewarding right there, Risley said as she in Bldg. 1416, Yongsan Garrison Main Post. make for the benefit of others. pointed to a picture of a Soldier giving a two-thumbs-up and For information, call 724-3365. “Before we became an organization, we didn’t receive enough smiling in a bed with his quilt. donations to cover the costs of QOV and paid about $900 a year – See YONGSAN QUILTERS, Page 4 – NEWS • PAGE 3 APRIL 17, 2009 NEWS http://imcom.korea.army.mil

DoDDS student re-registration reminder: Each year all DoDDS students must re-register for the next school year. Re-registration packets were sent home with all current students and many were returned. However, as another means of contacting all parents for this process the Seoul Complex Schools will hold a re- registration day on April 17, 2009 at the SAHS Falcon Gym. This is a one day effort to reach any parents who have not yet re-registered their child for next school year. This re-registration process includes Pre-registration for next year’s Kindergarten students. Under new DoDEA guidelines; children must be 5 years old, on or before September 1, 2009, to be enrolled in the upcoming school year’s Kindergarten Class. We encourage all parents of children who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2009 to Pre-register at SAHS Falcon Gym on Friday April 17, 2009. If parents have not yet re-registered their child and plan to come to this event bring these items: •Sponsor’s Orders and Extension Flower festivals abound this time of year throughout Korea. Visit www.tour2korea.com for information on spring events. See what’s blooming now Orders (if applicable) by viewing flower photos online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Debbie Hong •Child’s Birth Certificate or Passport (Only Kindergarten and 1st Grade) SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities •Immunization Records for Student Ancient Culture (Thru April 18) main events of the Lotus Lantern festival will take place a fairly easy walk. There are a variety of ways up the For further information The festival, Daesong-dong Ancient Tombs and on Sunday April 26. For more information, go to www.llf. mountain, with the most popular one starting from please contact your child’s school Sureungwon, includes some 40 exciting programs or.kr/eng/ of www.tour2korea.com the Namsan Library along its walkway (takes 30-40 administrator or the DoDDS Korea under six different categories, based on the theme minutes to ‘Palgakjeong Pavillion,’ its summit). If you website (link available through www. of “the mysteries of the 2,000 year old Gaya culture.” Hi Seoul are interested in just seeing the mountain and its usfl.mil). Events include “The 4th Kingdom”, a fantasy musical The Hi Seoul Festival will be held for nine days from May panoramic surroundings, take a cable car or a Namsan that is a dramatization of the myth of King Suro; 2 - 10 under the theme of “Palaces”. A variety of events shuttle bus. Cable cars run from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. If “King Suro’s Marriage”, which pays tribute to the and cultural activities will take place in the five major you take the cable car after dark, you can expect a KFN-CFC to hold Concert marriage of King Suro and Heo Hwang-ok, the first palaces of Seoul, Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, splendid night view of downtown Seoul. Visit www. international marriage in Korea; “Experience the Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Gyeonghuigung, tour2korea.com for information. on Yongsan Garrison Voyage of Queen Heo’s Ship” Visit www.tour2korea. as well as at Seoul and Cheonggye Plazas. The opening Event: com or http://gimhae_english.iacts.co.kr/main parade, “Hot Pink Road” will feature various characters ‘Barefoot’ Tour (May 1-5) KFN will hold a commemoration including a baby king, the Seoul Mask, sip-jang-saeng “Sopung” is a special program available at the 14th concert April 21 Spring Orchid Expo (Thru April 26) (the ten symbols of longevity), the twelve animals of the Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival, which is held in The Grand Park’s botanical garden is holding a Eastern zodiac, and Haechi, the mythical animal that is the the Hadong region of Gyeongsangnam-do province. Time: display of 13,000 types of orchid. A total of 20,000 symbol of Seoul. Events will include the “Various Dance Participants will be able to walk barefoot through the 7- 9 p.m. orchids from more than 600 flower growers will Party”, which will feature traditional music, rock bands, Pyeongsari Barley Fields and along the silver-colored be arranged in four sections: “Garden of Spring Latin dance, and hip-hop, and the “Various Traditional sands of the banks of the Seomjingang river. This Place: Collier Field House, Yongsan Waltz,” “Orchids of the Jungle & Orchid Contest,” Games” event, where Seoul’s citizens and tourists can program is available to all visitors from May 1- 5.This Garrison, Seoul “Castle of Flowers & Melody of Orchids,” “Fantastic come together and experience Korea’s traditional culture. program will enable visitors to experience life at a slow Archway,” “Pressed Flowers & Lecture on Growing For more information, go to www.hiseoulfest.org or www. pace and properly observe the beauty of Hadong’s natural surroundings. The area is untouched by Attendees: Orchids.” This is also a chance to purchase good tour2korea.com pollution or urbanization. Participants will be led by a The concert is for ROK-US quality orchids at a reasonable price. This latest cultural guide and will encounter a variety of activities Servicemembers and families display is part of the program to celebrate the 100th Damyang’s Bamboo Park anniversary of Seoul Grand Park this year. Visit Damyang has long been known for its bamboo groves along the route, these include riding a wagon, which is pulled by a cow, writing down wishes on a weather Dress: Casual www.tour2korea.com and is also popular for its bamboo cuisine and craftwork. An easy and convenient option is to take a tour bus that vane, and drinking some of Hadong’s wild teas in a teahouse along the riverbank. The free 1-hour Performers will include : Lotus Lantern Fest leaves from Gwangju Station every Saturday. This bus “Sopung” program will take place three times a day Top Korean celebrities, two The Lotus Lantern festival, which is held every year will take you to the 10 best spots in Damyang including from May 1 to May 5 at 11:00am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Servicemember groups in Korea, commemorates the birth of Buddha. Many the Damyang Bamboo museum, the Metasequoia Road, foreign tourists attend this festival, which provides Damyangho lake, and Soswaewon garden. Visit www. Those wishing to participate can register at the booth located at the starting point of the course in Pyeongsari Host: : a great opportunity to experience Korea’s Buddhist tour2korea.com for details on trip planning. Park. For more details on the program visit www. ROK-US CFC-KFN culture. The festival will be held from April 24-26 in the downtown areas of Seoul, Seoul Plaza, and Mount Namsan tour2korea.com Jogyesa temple. The main event of the festival is The Namsan Circular Road, which connects the Namsan the magnificent lantern parade. Spectacular lantern Library to Palgakjeong Pavilion and then to the National Jamsil Stadium Baseball floats shaped as dragons, pagodas, white elephants Theater in Jangchung-dong, offers a beautiful scenic route Seoul’s biggest baseball stadium and the official home and more, as well as 100,000 individual lanterns will lined with forsythias, azaleas and cherry blossoms. Despite of the LG Twins and Doosan Bears is open for games. parade from Dongdaemun to Jogyesa temple.The its height of 262 meters above sea level, Mt. Namsan is Visit www.tour2korea.com for ticket information.

Source: www.korea.net, www.seoulselection.com, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied. NEWS • PAGE 4 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

This Week’s Profile in Service: 2009: Year of the NCO Unit recognizes newest NCOs

1-72 AR conducted its first quarterly NCO Induction Ceremony April 2. The event highlighted the Year of the NCO, inducted new NCOs, and allowed the recently-promoted sergeants to be recognized. View photos from this event online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army courtesy photo

YONGSAN QUILTERS from Page 2

The quilt making process starts with finding month and holidays, at the Yongsan Army the right fabrics. Community Services kitchen. “We have a guy in Dongdaemoon that “We encourage anyone who would we get fabrics from and sometimes it can like to join to just stop by,” Risley said be quite a task getting it all back here - “The meetings include potluck lunches especially when we’re trying to load it up on and sometimes we meet up at each other’s the subway,” quilters president Adele Forte houses.” said. “And once we get it back here it has to “If we’re behind schedule, I’ll call a UFO be washed, ironed and cut.” ‘unfinished objects night’ and sometimes we Many of the people who join the group can get together at 6:30 until midnight,” are not experienced quilters. Forte said. “We get people who say ‘I can iron and “We had one woman show up with I’d like to join but I can’t sew,’” Forte said questions about a personal project and when “We can teach people who want to be a part she tried to leave we all pitched in to help of this group and one of our volunteers even her finish the job right there. We’re our own gives a class once a week.” support group.” The group meets 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To contact Yongsan Quilters, e-mail Mondays, except the first Monday of the [email protected].

No endorsement implied USAG-RC • PAGE 5 APRIL 17, 2009 AREA I http://imcom.korea.army.mil Family members find answers from TRICARE

By Jim Cunningham given our nation a blank check that allows The first question Brenda had for the USAG-RC Public Affairs our nation to send them anywhere, most group last year was ‘what is working.’ She of the time allowing them to take their wrote a report to Gen. Sharp based on the CASEY GARRISON — Maj. Gen. Families, to go and defend what we believe: information she gathered in October. Elder Granger, deputy director and democracy, our interests around the world, “The answer I got from the group then program executive officer of the TRICARE and our way of life; to defend the nation was Family practice physicians were good management activity, office of the Assistant around the globe or at home. They deserve doctors,” she said. “The military treatment Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), the best we can offer with TRICARE and center has a signup sheet for flu shots, and Washington, D.C., came to the USAG- this entitlement program. What we are Family members liked that. Immunizations Casey Community Activity Center with doing in coming back here is making sure we are available when appointments are his wife, Brenda, April 8 to brief Family are filling that commitment and the Army scheduled ahead of time, which is good. members, Soldiers, Civilians, and Retirees Family Covenant.” Army Community Services have health and about improvements to TRICARE coverage The changes, which were promised by education information, the Families thought Maj. Gen. Elder Granger (left), Deputy Direc- and other access situations. the leadership on the peninsula and in that was working. Dental care with Chicago tor and Program Executive officer , TRICARE, “When we were here in October last Washington, D.C, have taken place and are Dental and Concordia was working except greets Lt. Col. Yong Cha, Officer in Charge of year, my wife and I made a promise we taking place, Granger explained. for Family members.” the USAG-Casey Troop Medical Center, dur- would go back and work with Gen. Walter “You can see the changes at USAG- The common situations needing work ing a town hall gathering of Soldiers and Fam- (Skip) Sharp, commander United Nations Casey and on USAG-Humphreys,” Granger among USAG-Humphreys, USAG-Yongsan ily members in the USAG-Casey Community Command, Combined Forces Command, said. “We are now seeing Families in the and USAG-Casey were access to health care, Activity Center April 8. — U.S. Army photo by and United States Forces Korea, and the Troop Medical Clinic whether command or getting an appointment. Emergency Jim Cunningham staff of the medical brigade, and in my area sponsored or not. Gen. Sharp has put in the resources and continuity of care are also on of responsibility in TRICARE, and make right policies and procedures and he has the the list for needing work, along with benefits some policy changes. right support back in Washington, D.C. to for spouses and Family members. She One was allowing command sponsorship move forward and do this over time.” found all three garrisons had transportation and tour normalization. The second thing The last thing they will do is award problems in getting to doctor’s appointments was making sure, as we get ready to put an a contract as an over arching umbrella and the costs involved. overseas managed care support contract in to coordinate all medical care so clinic “In the ‘what we can do more of’ category place, certain things need to happen on the commanders and doctors are not worried I wrote in my report: work with units so the Korean peninsula from the line leadership about managing memorandums of Soldier is not penalized for taking the spouse and in our line of leadership in Washington, understanding among a lot of local Korean to the doctor when there is no transportation D.C. We have been able to make all those hospitals, Granger explained. available.” things happen for everybody except for “The last time I was here, I came to “This has been our lifelong commitment retirees and the Civilian workforce.” the group and I wanted find out what was as public servants,” Granger said. “We are After meeting with senior military and needed in health care,” said Brenda, wife of patriots and patriotism has been in our Brenda Granger, wife of Maj. Gen. Elder medical command personnel in Korea, Maj. Gen. Granger. “I also came to represent hearts since we put on the uniform. Brenda Granger, director of TRICARE, addresses Sol- progress is being made for retirees and the the Military Child Education Coalition. I and I will come back and visit because it is diers and Family members during a town hall Civilian workforce, Granger explained. am back this time to bring you answers to always good to visit where you have been regarding health care in the CAC on Casey “Everyone in uniform and retirees have your health issues.” before to see how it grows.” — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham Bosandong beautification to start soon By Jim Cunningham water, has been completed. The main USAG-RC Public Affairs avenue, Broadway, will be made wider to accommodate more traffic and will include DONGDUCHEON, South Korea — more parking lots and parks, said Kim, Mayor Oh, Sechang of Dongducheon and Dong-Hoon, Dongducheon particular his city engineers have decided to give the operation region division engineer. area outside USAG-Casey’s main gate a “Construction will start in May,” Jeon face lift. They will be changing the looks said. “There will be a special monument and adding many new features to the area placed at the entrance of the area and a known as Bosandong village. Many enjoy the monument placed in front of the park entertainment and shopping, which has been before other construction begins.” a feature of the area since the Korean War After placing monuments in the area, the ended in 1950. The mayor and his engineers construction contractors will pave Broadway will add popular sports sections and popular with a special type of pavement, which will shops such as those found in Itaewon in add luster to the streets, Kim explained. Seoul near USAG-Yongsan. Before the special pavement can be put “Ever since the end of the Korean War, down, they will eliminate the overhead Bosandong as it is today. Popularly known as the ‘ville; ‘ the city has earmarked 5 billion won Bosandong flourished with Soldiers who electrical power lines to further add a more for renovation to begin the first week of May. — Courtesy photo would shop in the area,” said Jeon, Heung- open and cleaner look to the area. Sik, Dongducheon Mayor’s Office particular “All the old CONEX (military shipping operation region division engineer. “In 2004, container) buildings will be removed first,” the 2nd Brigade left USAG-Casey, which Jeon said. “They will be hauled away from reduced the number of U.S. Soldiers in the the beginning to improve the look of the area and the plan to relocate the Soldiers to area.” USAG-Humphreys will change the customer Sports facilities, tennis courts and base for good. Because Bosandong’s customer badminton courts, will be placed under the base has declined, the area has become run train overpass along with more parking lots. down. The mayor and Dongducheon City The area will be cleaned up with gardens and will renovate the area to attract customers of paved, Kim said. all kinds, including tourists not only from “For now we are emphasizing the other parts of Korea, but from overseas as infrastructure, but in the future there will well.” be about 300 small businesses in the area,” Plans have been in the making since 2007 Jeon said. “The first thing we will do for the and now the contracting for renovating existing businesses is replace the old signs Bosandong as renovated in the future. This area will be transformed into a popular tourist at- the infrastructure, including hiding power with new ones to make the fronts of the traction and will feature more than 300 shops. — Courtesy photo lines, renovating sewer, drainage and buildings more attractive.” USAG-RC • PAGE 6 http://imcom.korea.army.mil AREA I THE MORNING CALM News & Notes

BOSS Programs Everland Amusement Park trip May 2 on public transportation round trip. For more information call: 732-7167.

Organizational Self Assessment Survey The USAG-RC Organizational Self As- sessment survey will come in your e-mail in May. Responses will be returned directly to IMCOM (Stateside). All responses will be handled confidentially and will not be tracked back to you. For more information call: 7326229/8127.

Volunteer Recognition Award Ceremony The USAG-Red Cloud community and the 2nd Infantry Division will hold a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 22 at 11:30 a.m. in Mitchell’s Club on USAG-RC. For more information call: 730-3032/3107.

Spouses Orientation Program The Spouses Orientation Program for April is scheduled for USAG-Casey April 28 in the Army Community Services classroom, and at USAG-Red Cloud April 21 in the FMWR classroom. For more information call: 730-3107. Firefighters and emergency responders close the north floodgates during a readiness exercise in 2006. In an emergency, they would open the EEO/POSH Training Schedule gates and clear tree limbs and debris from the path of the water. View this photo at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — Courtesy photo EEO/POSH training schedules for USAG- RC are: April 24. Supervisory from 9 to 10 a.m., non supervisory 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Destructive weather preparations underway in Area I the FMWR Conference Room. Schedules for USAG-Casey are: April 20 in the Digital By Margaret Banish-Donaldson “Historically, about twice a year “In1998, the flood waters weakened Conference Center 9 a.m. to noon for su- USAG-RC Public Affairs typhoons make landfall in Korea with part of the mountain that overlooks Camp pervisory, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for non supervi- accompanying damage by high winds Stanley,” said Doug Wessel, operations, plans sory. For more information call: 732-6273. RED CLOUD GARRISON – Every and local flooding from heavy rains,” said and security officer, DPTMS. “The terrific BOSS Beach Blast Weekend year Korea experiences seasonal rains from Dustin Welin, emergency operations and weight and power of the water sent mud, Better Opportunities for Unaccompanied June 1 through Sept. 30. These rains can plans specialist, Directorate for Plans, rocks and large boulders crashing down the and Single Soldiers will hold a Beach Blast cause floods, which are one of weather’s most Training, Mobilization and Security. mountain. Furthermore, four U.S. Soldiers Weekend June 12 - 14 on Daecheon Beach. deadly hazards. Floods come in two varieties, “Monsoons and typhoons, during a 30 to and more than 300 Korean civilians were For more information call: 732-9190 flash floods and the kind often called ‘river 40 day period, account for more than 50 killed during the 1998 monsoon season. In floods’ or ‘main stream floods.’ percent of Korean’s annual rainfall. Upon 1999, a 2nd Infantry Division Soldier died Army Benefits Center Briefing The name flash flood tells the story. They receipt of a destructive weather advisory, in a flash flood in Warrior Country, and the The Army Benefits Center will be conduct- occur when heavy rain or a broken dam point warning, or flood warning, units and rains of 2006 caused floods at USAG-Casey ing an ABC-Civilian overview April 23 and cause a sudden rise in the level of a stream, individuals initiate response procedures to golf course.” 24 at USAG-RC in the CPAC training room. For more information call: 732-9060. often a small, harmless-looking stream. protect life, equipment and property.” During emergency conditions, the action Floods, especially flash floods, kill more Lessons learned from past disasters phase of a plan goes into gear. USAG-RC DHR and IMO people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes, have caused U.S. military officials to “Preparing for disaster helps everyone Grand Opening wind storms or lightning. have plans and people on the installation accept the fact that disasters do happen, Area I Directorate of Human Resources The USAG-RC commander and his staff prepared for their parts. Key elements of and provides an opportunity to identify and Information Management Offices will are aware of these threats and are taking the severe weather plan include: planning, and collect the resources needed to meet host a ribbon cutting ceremony April 21 at mitigation actions now to lessen their effects flood warning, destructive weather, post- basic needs after a disaster,” Welin said. 10 a.m. out side building 611. For more in- by taking risk assessments of facilities, destructive weather recovery and many “Preparation helps; when people feel formation call: 732-6762. exercise locations, and training areas. lessons learned. prepared, they cope better.” Noise Abatement National Testing Days USFK will conduct noise abatement proce- dures across the Republic of Korea from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. today, in support of Re- Clean-up heralds public of Korea National Testing Days. For more information call: 723-5624.

Army Earth Day Poster Contest spring at Red Directorate of Public Works will host Army Earth Day poster contest award ceremony on the Gateway Club courtyard April 22. Cloud Garrison For more information call: 732-6838. USAG-Red Cloud Command Sgt. Maj. Ear- April Entertainment Schedule lene Lavender, and Richard C. Davis, dep- Comedy ROKs with FMWR will play in uty garrison commander, perform spring Stanley’s Reggie’s Club tonight at 7 p.m. clean-up April 9 around the USAG-RC For more information call: 732-7050. building T-613. In preparation for spring, Lavender and Davis joined Headquarters HHD Prayer Breakfast and Headquarters Company Soldiers by Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment USAG-Casey will hold a prayer breakfast picking up trash, raking pine needles and May 1 at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $10 at the door. cones, cleaning drainage areas, remov- For more information call: 730-3266. ing tree branches from across the facility and pulling weeds from around the trees. — U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish- Donaldson USAG-RC • PAGE 7 APRIL 17, 2009 AREA I http://imcom.korea.army.mil Red Cloud celebrates Month of the Military Child By Jim Cunningham up for at ACS for briefings regarding child USAG-RC Public Affairs abuse and other concerns which can be given to individuals, groups or units, including RED CLOUD GARRISON — Civilian units, Taalib said. Celebrations for the Month of the Military “We have a Military and Family Life Child got underway in the Red Cloud Food Consultant Program which can provide short Court April 10 when members of Army term resolution and short term counseling Community Services staked out a corner with no documentation required. If someone filled with information about how to prevent finds themselves under stress with parenting child abuse and other areas of parenting. or adjusting to military life, they can come “April is Month of the Military Child,” in and see one of our consultants.” said Joann Taalib, ACS family advocacy Because the Army wants to make sure Joann Taalib (left), ACS Family advocacy program specialist, explains the ACS literature to program specialist. “It is also Child Abuse the Army families remain healthy, the Army Pvt. Beth Ipsen (right of Taalib) while Claudia Figuroa (right rear), ACS volunteer, shows Family Prevention Month and Sexual Assault provides programs to prevent incidents such advocacy material to Pfc. Gregory Good during the Month of the Military Child celebration in the Prevention Month; we have three things as child abuse and sexual assault which can USAG-RC Food Court April 10. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham wrapped up in one. What we are doing in come about due to the stresses common Area I is getting out where Soldiers, Civilians to military life or unusual stress frequent If someone knows of child abuse being with my husband’s deployment when I and Family members go to let them know we relocations and other stressors come to bear committed they can report to 911 or the am home with the children; come to ACS have services and programs to assist Families on the Army Family, Taalib explained. military police, Taalib continued. Family Advocacy and we point you in the and especially Families with children.” “We want to make sure people know the “If anyone in the Army community has right direction,” she said. For those curious about the programs programs and services are here,” she said. any questions regarding something as simple “There is a lot of information here people ACS offers regarding family life, they will “Come and talk to us before things get out as how to deal with a new born baby, how can use,” said Pfc. Gregory Good. “All any find brochures and programs they can sign of hand.” to deal with a teenager, or how do I cope Family needs is here today.”

(from left to right) Adam Wrobleski tells his mother, Gosia Wroblewski, how the Korean tea taste while she smiles joyfully during a Korean Tea Handling Ceremony at the Dongducheon Volunteer Center, March 31. View or download this photo online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea— U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker Warrior Country community experiences Korean culture By Pfc. Jamal Walker Participants in the event met at the for an official tea handling ceremony to the Dongducheon Volunteer Center where USAG-RC Public Affairs Casey CAC where a bus transported them audience so they would know what to do. they participated in their own Korean tea to the Dongducheon Volunteer Center. The children showed how to bow during handling ceremony, drinking tea provided CASEY GARRISON —Warrior The participants moved to the auditorium the ceremony and how, when drinking the by the Myung Won Cultural Foundation. Country community members experienced where Mayor Oh Sechang, of Dongducheon first three times, the drinker is to place the After the ceremony, the group tried a piece of Korean culture and history during welcomed everyone with a few remarks tea on their navel and look at the color, more tea in an informal environment with a Korean Tea Handling Ceremony at the about ancient Korea and its tea history. then drink from their heart, after which additional refreshments before returning to Dongducheon Volunteer Center, March “This country values the tea ceremony in the drinker is to smile in their heart before USAG-Casey. 31. a different way,” Oh said. “China values its drinking for the second time. “The event went well,” Hall said. “The event aims to bring Korean cultural fragrance, Japan values its color, and Korea The third drink from the cup is where “Educating the participants about the awareness to military Families in the values its flavor and elegance. the drinker tastes the tea’s flavor. history and traditions of tea ceremonies USAG-Casey/Hovey area,” said Sally For today’s tea ceremony I would like Christine Drain, a family member, in the orient, highlighting the cultural Hall, USAG-Casey Community Activities all to experience the appropriate greeting watched the children and was impressed significance of tea ceremonies in Korea, is Center manager who brings many Korean and etiquette through the tasting of various with the importance tea ceremonies were a good experience. Some of us are here for cultural events for community members teas.” to Koreans. only a year or two and experiences such as to experience; the first being a showcase of After Oh spoke, children from a local Next, the school children led the group this are rare and give unusual insight to Chuseok celebrations in September 2008. school demonstrated the proper etiquette of participants to the third floor of the Korean culture.” USAG-Y • PAGE 9 APRIL 17, 2009 AREA II http://yongsan.korea.army.mil Yard contest Community dog park gets official opening By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun to offer prizes USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs People will be YONGSAN GARRISON — Nearly 300 getting noticed community members and their four-legged friends celebrated the official opening of for taking pride in Yongsan Dog Park April 11 with a ribbon their homes ... cutting, cake cutting dog agility and obedience demonstrations. By Cpl. Lee Min-hwi The quality of life that started in USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs October will provide a safe environment for dogs to get off the leash 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. YONGSAN GARRISON — “The garrison leadership realized what Garrison officials are starting a “Yard pets mean to the community,” said Don of the Month” program open to Moses, deputy garrison commander. “In Yongsan Family Housing residents. a place like Korea where there’s limited “If you spend a lot of time in green space, we wanted to provide a your yard and take pride in your venue where pets can run and play home, now is a good chance to prove without being on the leash.” that your yard is the best in town,” Garrison officials hope a designated said U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan place for dogs will encourage pet owners An animal trainer runs an obstacle course with her dog during agility and obedience Housing Officer Carol Jones. to keep a cleaner garrison. demonstrations April 11 at the official opening of the Yongsan Dog park. For more photos, visit Public Works inspectors will be “The park helps us with our ball fields www.flickr.com/usag-yongsan— U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun looking for neatly trimmed bushes, because people are using ball fields for a properly displayed name, yard taking their dogs out now,” Moses said. cleanliness and more. “We’d rather keep the ball fields clean, and Judges will select two winning have a place for pets as well.” yards each month; one in the Although the playground will be open to government leased housing areas anyone, there are several rules. Dog owners - Black Hawk, Itaewon Acres may have up to two dogs in the park at one and Eagle Grove - and one in the time. Owners are responsible and liable for government owned housing area. their dogs and their actions. “We are very excited to have Dogs that are aggressive or in heat are this program finally kicked off,” Community members and their ‘best friends’ not allowed within the area and bringing Jones said. “We will be looking gather for the official ribbon cutting. Right: children’s toys or playing human sports, such at overall yard appeal, appearance Children in attendance play with the dogs. — as football or baseball, are prohibited. and maintenance; including flower U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun Furthermore, owners must register their beds, shrubs and bushes.” dogs with the Yongsan Veterinary Treatment Community members are encouraged Burt’s Self Help is the premier Facility and have current shot records on file to bring balls or Frisbees and have fun place for competitors to go to in order to use the playground. with their pets. borrow tools and get free flowers “This is a great place to take my pet,” The Yongsan Dog Park is located near the while supplies last. said Raluca Rorrer. “We have a wide- Yongsan Pet Care Center, Building S-5256 “We know that many residents open field that is fenced-in so I can feel at the South Post Visitor Center Gate. For do spend a lot of time in their yards safe letting her run free.” information, call 738-5254. and they show their pride with lots of hard work. Jones said. “This will recognize those residents and hopefully encourage other residents to participate and help beautify Yongsan.” Judges will take yard types and Yongsan to sign new covenant sizes into consideration when By David McNally “In April, we observe the Month of the employees with children enrolled in the CDC selecting winners. USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Military Child. What better time to renew or After School-Age Services programs. “Regular maintenance is a must our promise? Better yet, what better time to Additionally, the Garrison will support in this competition,” Jones said. YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison enter into an even stronger covenant.” and endorse an exception to policy for a “Even if a yard looks beautiful for officials will sign a new covenant Saturday In the new covenant, USAG-Yongsan second vehicle for employees who complete a solid week, our inspectors will be looking to boost quality of life. will promise pay adjustments to CYSS the CYSS mission. This is contingent on the going back to make sure yards are U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan employees with their annual appraisal. support of the sponsor’s unit. being kept up.” Commander Col. Dave Hall will sign the These adjustments will be from three to 10 The CYSS covenant also promises tuition The program will continue for Child, Youth and School Services Covenant percent of the employees’ current salary. assistance for job related courses. at least six months, depending at the start of the Community Fun Fair, “We want to showcase our commitment to Also, self-sponsored CYSS employees weather conditions. Winners will 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Child building a quality workforce worthy of taking who have served three months or more to receive a “Yard of the Month” sign Development Center parking lot. care of our most important asset,” Hall said. register a vehicle to support their mission. that they can place in their yard The promise is designed to build a The garrison will offer any new full-time The garrison entered into the Army Family for one calendar month. They will stronger corps or CYSS employees by staff an immediate $1,000 job recruitment Covenant in December 2007. Senior Army also receive Army and Air Forces adding incentives and benefits. bonus. To keep the bonus, the employee leaders continue to express a commitment to Exchange Service and Family and “Finding employees to serve Yongsan must work at least one year. the tenants of that promise. Morale, Welfare and Recreation $25 youth has always been a challenge,” School Part-time employees will also receive the “We recognize the strength of our gift certificates. Liaison Officer Eskeletha Dorsey explained. bonus, but it will be paid at the completion Soldiers comes from the strength of their “This new covenant will help us to attract of one year of employment. Families,” Hall said. “What we’re doing Learn about NCOs and maintain a quality workforce.” “The key to a great program is getting and at Yongsan is enhancing that promise and in the community The covenant represents the work USAG- keeping super employees,” Hall said. “As part of making a better community.” at www.yongsan. Yongsan is doing “to build a partnership our initiative, current employees who successfully Families are invited to attend the signing korea.army.mil with Army Families that enhances their recruit a new employee will receive a $500 bonus ceremony and the Community Fun Fair 11 strength and resilience.” after the new employee serves three months.” a.m. Saturday. The fair will continue through “This builds on the promise we made The garrison is also giving a 50 percent 2 p.m. with games, music, information in the Army Family Covenant,” Hall said. reduction in child care fees for CYSS booths and prizes. USAG-Y • PAGE 10 http://yongsan.korea.army.mil AREA II THE MORNING CALM News & Notes Faces of strength: 2009 Summer Hire Program Apply now for the 2009 Summer Hire Program! Check the vacancy Ambitious NCO leads by example announcements online at http://cpoc- www.korea.army.mil now through April By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson “Heaven’s Devils” in four months. 24 for college students and May 22 for USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs “Being in the Army and being an NCO high school students. For information, has taught me a lot about time management,” call 738-3603. YONGSAN GARRISON — There’s an Disalma said. “I used to be a bit of a Army noncommissioned officer who works procrastinator, but now if I know I have a four- Good Neighbor English Camp Volunteers at the Acute Care Clinic inside Brian Allgood hour block of free time, I set that time aside U.S. Forces Korea is looking for volunteer Community Hospital who has yet to deploy, and do nothing but write for four hours.” host families to provide a home stay but feels fearless and confident about leading Disalma also won the U.S. Army program to one or more Korean high school Soldiers into combat. Medical Command “Best Warrior-NCO of students attending the 2009 Good Neighbor English Camp May 18-23. Volunteers Sgt. David Dasilma, a published author and the Year” award. He failed to win a board would provide a room, some meals and winner of the U.S. Army Medical Command on the 8th U.S. Army level last year and transportation. Cots are available. For “Best Warrior-NCO of the Year” award, says he said he thought it was the end. information, call 723-7669. learns how to succeed through inspiration from He was scheduled to attend a Special other Soldiers and his military experiences. Forces selection class in late January, Yongsan Community Fun Fair “It’s important to be the Soldier you’re but then learned he had another shot at Come out and join the fun 11 a.m.-2 p.m. trying to develop,” Dasilma said. “My becoming “NCO of the Year.” Saturday, April 18. The USAG-Yongsan command sergeant major (Command Sgt. “I saw this as a way to benefit future commander will kick off the event with Maj. Gerald Ecker) said his job is to be the Soldiers, my command and myself,” Disalma the signing of the Child, Youth and School Disalma Services Covenant. There will be prizes, No. 1 Soldier in this battalion. I thought I said. “Tasks performed at competitions are games and fun at the Child Development was the best but he can outrun, outshoot ... have my Soldiers write essays about different great training and I saved some of the op orders Center parking lot. Everyone is welcome! He just is that example and I want to follow topics like what they would do to make the for local training.” For information, call 738-5556. exactly in his footsteps.” Army better, why they joined and how their Disalma said his accomplishments and Dasilma said he holds himself to a experiences have been so far.” Disalma said. lessons learned from attending boards Family Readiness Group Meeting higher standard. “The most important thing I’ve learned strengthened his confidence as a leader, and Join us in the new Family Center at “People shouldn’t be able to beat me if I’m from them is that if a Soldier does choose he feels senior leaders have more confidence Building 2215 behind the Main Post Library going to lead them, period,” he said. “That’s to get out after their initial term, it’s still a in him. 6 p.m. April 23 for a briefing on PCS/ not going to happen every time, but as long “This competition is a measure of your Relocation Services and Entitlements blessing to have them here putting their best from Army Community Service. There is as that’s your goal and you’re striving to be the foot forward everyday - rather than coasting Army knowledge - Every aspect of being a children’s playroom. You don’t have to very best - How can you be bad? You can’t.” through their twenty.” a Soldier and soldiering,” Disalma said. be moving soon to attend and get some In addition to learning from senior Disalma has written two books that have “Every command sergeant major is going valuable information. For information, leaders, Dasilma believes it is just as been published in the past two years. His to trust you in those programs that you’re call 723-2585. important to learn and develop from the first book, “The Student Council” was in simulating at the board. I’ve never been influences of subordinates. the works of being published when he first deployed, but I feel very confident to lead Volunteer of the Year Celebration “I learned from going to year boards to joined the Army. He wrote his second book my Soldiers into combat.” Join us Friday, April 24 for the Volunteer of the Year Celebration at the Main Post Club Underground! Cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. Community looks followed by dinner and THE celebration at Troop claims ‘Best Warrior-NCO of the Year’ 7 p.m. RSVP to attend. For information, By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson to hire students call 738-7510. USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo Yolanda Adams Concert USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs The community is invited to a Yolanda YONGSAN GARRISON — Many Adams concert 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. Soldiers try to be the best, but few can YONGSAN GARRISON The location has been changed to the claim the title. A 65th Medical Brigade — The Seoul American High School Auditorium. Soldier has earned that right. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is taking Yolanda Adams is a Grammy and Health Care Specialist Sgt. David applications for college and high school Dove-award winning American Gospel Dasilma won the U.S. Army Medical students summer jobs. music singer and radio show host. For Command “Best Warrior-NCO of the Year” Sgt. David Dasilma briefs Pvt. Kim Seong- “I think this is a very good program that information, call 738-5254. competition at Fort Lewis, Wash. April 3. min on how to conduct a mission. — U.S. will give students exposure to what it’s like Dasilma now stands a one in 12 chance Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson working for the federal government,” said Child Care During Mandatory “Stand Susan Fleming, CPAC. “Students in the past Down For Standards” Recall Formation at becoming the Army Noncommissioned have been very satisfied with the program.” The Child Development Center is offering Officer of the Year in October. down right there on the lane and right childcare Saturday, April 25, for those with Judges scored the troops on their after you detained them the press Last year 139 students found jobs through children who normally attend the center knowledge and skills attained from the would come up to you,” Dasilma said. the summer hire program. during the week, to help ensure all Soldiers “Soldiers Manual of Common Tasks,” an “A lot of the other competitors forgot “I worked at CPAC last summer for a month,” can attend the mandatory Saturday oral board, a written test, an essay, weapons they were still in the task and started Brandon Walden, 10th grade, Seoul American morning formation followed by training. For qualification and physical training scores answering all kinds of question that High School, said. “I worked eight hours a day information, call 738-5556. and a mystery event. would raise OPSEC issues. I realized which really helped me with my worth ethic. I Dasilma said Soldier tasks and boards that nobody said the training was over had never worked that long before.” Magic Show The college program will run May 11-Sept. FMWR is sponsoring the comedy, are second nature to him and he has a 300 and afterwards I found out ‘Yes, we were 25. The high school program has two sessions magic and illusions of Joe Holiday. The PT score; however, the mystery event was graded on that task.’” performance is 7 p.m. April 27 and will be a stump on his path at winning. Disalma quickly excelled from earning that run June 22-July 17 and July 20- Aug. at the Collier Field House. For information, “There was a swimming event to save a “NCO of the Month” in January to 14. All students between ages 14 and 22 may call 738-5254/8608. casualty and I didn’t know how to swim,” claiming victory in April for the annual apply for the high school sessions but priority Dasilma said. “All I could do was treat it Medical Command competition. will be given to students who are 16 and up. Baby Shower like a real situation and revert back to the “Anybody can go to the ‘NCO of the Students may participate in one session only. Expecting a Baby? Join us for a day of Potential job sites include Yongsan education and fun! 1-4 p.m. May 2. This warrior ethos. You can’t put one in front Month’ board and that’s the only way to of the other, but ‘I will never quit’ and work your way up to this level,” he said. Garrison, The Far East Directorate compound event is sponsored by the Family Advocacy near Dongdaemoon, Sung Nam Golf Club Program of Army Community Service. For ‘I will never leave a fallen comrade’ were “Now I have a chance to be ‘NCO of the and K-16 Air Base. information, call 738-8861 really on my mind as I managed my way Year’ for the U.S. Army during the ‘Year through the event.” of the NCO.’ That’s huge.” Application deadlines are 5 p.m. April 24 One category that set Dasilma apart “NCO of the Year” competitions for college students and 5 p.m. May 22 for For a complete list of community from the others was “interacting with are set to take place Sept. 26-Oct. 5 high school students. information news and notes, visit the news and media.” at Fort Lee, Va., and be announced in For information, call 738-3603, or visit USAG-Yongsan official web site at “You had an Iraqi insurgent to take Washington D.C. http://cpoc-www.korea.army.mil/chra/ http://yongsan.korea.army.mil ag1cp/AreaII/summer_hires.htm. USAG-Y • PAGE 11 APRIL 17, 2009 AREA II http://yongsan.korea.army.mil Soldiers enter NCO corps with rite of passage By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs “NCOs, this marks the beginning of YONGSAN GARRISON — Senior enlisted leaders your journey as leaders in our Army.” welcomed 16 new noncommissioned officers into the corps with an NCO Induction Ceremony April 14 at the Yongsan Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Winzenreid Multipurpose Training Facility. IMCOM-Korea The new sergeants participated in a unique ceremony to assume on the mantle of role models and leaders of Soldiers. celebrates 2009 as the “Year of the Noncommissioned Officer.” “The NCO Induction Ceremony is a time-honored Another inductee, Sgt. Sandy Ackerman of Headquarters rite of passage into the NCO Corps that brings meaning and Headquarters Detachment, 41st Signal Brigade, vowed to what being an NCO is all about,” said 1st Sgt. Darrin to utilize “everything I have learned to train my soldiers and Costello, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, to give proper direction and motivation to do their jobs.” U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan. “It’s a great way to honor Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Rusch gave credit to Senior enlisted leaders welcome new noncommissioned officers the NCO Corps and to honor Soldiers who are being Yongsan Readiness Center Sgt. 1st Class Marcia Matthews to the corps with an induction ceremony April 14 at the Yongsan inducted to the NCO Corps.” for organizing the event. Multipurpose Training Facility. For more photos, visit www.flickr. After the arrival of the official party, USAG-Yongsan “Also, the Noncommissioned Officer Association gave com/usag-yongsan. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo Command Sgt. Maj. Rusch lit three candles symbolizing the inductees a free one-year membership,” Rusch said. valor and hardiness, purity and innocence, and “Command Sergeant Major Winzenried gave them a coin enforce military standards. perseverance and justice. and a signed certificate welcoming them into the Corps, as “Deep inside we all want to be liked,” he said. “We may Following the candle-lighting ceremony, 1st Sgt. Robert well as the NCO Guide on digits.” be afraid that by enforcing rules the Soldiers may not like Wingers, 1st Sgt. Ramona Geiger, 1st Sgt. Willie Grandison The guest speaker, the senior enlisted leader in Korea, us. That may happen, but it is much more important to be and 1st Sgt. Darrin Costello marched onto the stage to Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Winzenried, encouraged the respected than liked. So I encourage everyone to be role form an arch of swords under which the 16 Soldiers walked NCOs to find a role model. models and task you to follow the creed.” through to become NCOs. “NCOs, this marks the beginning of your journey as a Finally, he closed his remarks with a meaningful “I worked a long time to be in this position,” Sgt. Michael leader in our Army and I advise you to find a role model question, which left all the NCOs in the room with Fillingim said. “It feels great to be an NCO and I will do for this is critical to your development as a leader,” he said. something to think about. my best to give proper guidance to my Soldiers, so that they “They’re easy to find. Always look around for the NCOs that “Remember it’s all about standards and discipline,” he are ready to fight on the battlefield.” Soldiers are going to for advice and guidance.” said. “Remember all Soldiers are entitled to good leadership. The induction ceremony took on a special meaning as the Army The experienced leader also emphasized the need to Will you provide it?” BOSS Factor turns into day of fun By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers put their own spin on the popular game show “Fear Factor” that pits contestants against each other to complete a series of stunts faster than the others in “BOSS Factor.” A total of 21 two-player teams competed and about 200 people showed up overall, more than twice the turn out from when BOSS sponsored the event last year. The game of elimination boiled down to four teams in the final event; an obstacle course that ended with chugging a half gallon of chocolate soy milk. BOSS Factor contestants get dizzy and The runners-up in fourth place, blindfolded as they pour ice water on their military Family members Tina Odum partners’ head April 11 at Lombardo Field. — and Michelle Sundin - “F3” (Fear Factor U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson ‘Team Ram Rod’ takes turns chugging a half gallon of chocolate soy milk to complete the final obstacle. Friends) were coined by the host as the “Cinderella Team.” “Their motivation and drive to stick challenge among the contestants. Kelli Daniels said. “You could smell it said. “EFMP is a medic contest coming up in there amongst men and Soldiers and “I’m tired and my stomach is hurting from the audience, but it was a fun event in April. The physical part of today’s events bare it out all the way to the end made from those shots,” Staff Sgt. Mike and everyone was giving a lot of support. helped us to prepare, but at least I won’t have this event what it was today,” Spc. Keith Velasquez, “Team Ram-Rod” third-place, I don’t think I’ve had this much fun at to take those shots again.” Jenkens said, game host and installation said before the obstacle course. “There an event since KATUSA-U.S. Soldier “This was a lot of fun and it feels good BOSS vice president. were five shots of this really hot stuff lined Friendship Week last year.” to win,” Clark said. “The next BOSS “Did we expect to win - Absolutely,” up and I took all of mine in 20 seconds “This event went beyond my event we’re looking forward to is the Odum said. “It was a lot of fun and to win in that event.” imagination,” Sundin said. “I’d love to ‘Beach Blast.’” they did an amazing job putting this Despite the pain, courtesy of the “BOSS bring this to the Korean community as a Beach Blast is an event to provide a event together,” she said as she held her Specialty,” contestants enjoyed playing and Good Neighbor program.” weekend of outdoor recreational activity stomach. “Taking those shots was the most spectators enjoyed the show. First-place winners, “The Savages” Spc. and friendly competition for single and challenging part of the day - two hours later “It was so gross when they were Alex Reya and Pfc. Barron Clark, said this unaccompanied Soldiers June 12-14 at and I still feel like I’m going to hurl.” bobbing in a mix with pig feet, dog isn’t the end of their competing. Dacheon Beach. The “BOSS Specialty” shot contest and cat food, sardines and tuna for key “We’re going to use our $500 prize for To learn more about upcoming events seemed to be unanimously the greatest chains to undo a lock,” Sgt. 1st Class Expert Field Medical Badge supplies,” Reyna and the BOSS program, call 725-3176. USAG-Y • PAGE 12 http://yongsan.korea.army.mil AREA II THE MORNING CALM

Use the Buddy System The U.S. Forces Korea “Stand Down respective Family Members. for Standards” means that the curfew for April is also “Sexual Assault Awareness The Swedish Army Drum Corps will give a special performance to the Yongsan community Friday, April 24 will be from 10 p.m. to 5 Month.” Our Army Values and Warrior Friday, April 24. They will be at the FMWR field at Seoul American High School at 1:20 p.m. a.m. followed by a recall formation for all Ethos are ingrained in Army culture and and the Dragon Hill Lodge Garden at 5:30 p.m. — Courtesy photo Servicemembers Saturday morning. drive our band of brothers and sisters to Our senior leaders want you to know that take care of each other. the acts of one individual can have a far- Army Values: Swedish Army Drum Corps to perform reaching impact. That’s why each of us must nLoyalty USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs at the Demilitarized Zone. completely understand our responsibilities, nDuty “We welcome all members of the and act accordingly. nRespect YONGSAN GARRISON — The Yongsan community to come out and All uniformed personnel will go through nSelfless Service Swedish Army Drum Corps will give see this special performance,” he said. training April 25 on sexual assault prevention nHonor a special performance for the Yongsan “The Drum Corps is often seen at the and reporting; customs and courtesies; nIntegrity community Friday, April 24. Royal Palace in Stockholm at changing understanding the culture of responsible nPersonal Courage The military band will perform at of the guard ceremonies, as well as other choice; Service-specific core values; local We all have a “buddy responsibility” the Family and Morale, Welfare and ceremonies for his majesty the King.” policies; gangs in the military and leadership to help prevent negative actions from Recreation field at Seoul American High The band consists of 25 soldiers, all of responsibilities. The training will also occurring, whether it is sexual assault, School at 1:20 p.m. and the Dragon Hill them doing 11-months of national service. explain the buddy system. alcohol-related misconduct, or unwise Lodge Garden at 5:30 p.m. the same Erlandsson said although their primary As the garrison commander, I am very public behavior. Being with a friend you can afternoon. The performances will last 30- mission is music, the soldiers also go through concerned for your personal safety. I remind trust to cover your back is a prudent action. 40 minutes. combat training to become guardsmen. you of USFK Command Policy Letter #6, It can keep you out of trouble and provide a The group is on the peninsula to While not performing ceremonies, the “Buddy System.” “second pair of eyes” in any situation. celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations the group has a special “Big Band” We highly encourage that whenever I’m convinced that keeping the buddy between Sweden and the Republic of show program featuring Swedish march you are off a military installation in Korea system in mind will help on many levels. Korea. The drum corps will give a special composers, Ricky Martin, the Beatles and that you be accompanied by at least one Review the USFK policy, take the coming performance for Koreans 6 p.m. April 25 even African rhythms. other individual. training to heart, understand that we are at the Seoul National Theatre. “The Drum Corps is highly regarded This letter applies to all USFK military ambassadors. We serve a common purpose “The Swedish Army Drum Corps was for their ability to perform during bad members, Department of Defense here in the Republic of Korea. Take your founded in 1992 to take care of ceremonial weather, and the marching display is Civilian Employees, invited contractors/ presence seriously, and remember actions duties,” said Swedish Army Maj. Carl famous for the high tempo and exact technical representatives and their have consequences. Hooah! Erlandsson, Swedish Delegation. execution,” he said. Erlandsson is one of two Swedish Fortunately, the extended weather officers serving on the Neutral Nations forecast for April 24 calls for cloudy skies VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Supervisory Commission at Panmunjom with a high of 66 degrees.

Il Suk Evans donates her stability in a good time to the housing division. home and need She was also nominated to be greeted with for the USAG-Yongsan care, concern and Volunteer of the Quarter a smile. She does for the 1st quarter. that in her duties as the first person to Where does she work? greet the customer Mrs. Evans works at the at housing. front desk of the busiest Why does she housing division in volunteer? IL Suk Evans Korea. Mrs. Evans assists What does she do? the Servicemembers She assists the Servicemembers and their and their Families with their housing Families with their housing needs. She needs. She ensures customers sign in and ensures customers sign in and understand understand which section they need to which section they need to see. see. She ensures customers are seen in a How many hours per week? timely manner and helps with the off post She volunteers 32 hours per week. housing paperwork, ensuring adequate What impact does she have? copies are made. Her impact on the community is fantastic. She is always there to greet the customer If you would like to learn more about with a smile. She is very articulate and volunteer opportunities at Yongsan, call makes customers feel at home. This the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan volunteer impact is important as families need coordinator at 738-7510. IMCOM-K • PAGE 13 APRIL 17, 2009 NEWS http://imcom.korea.army.mil Scouting Round-up for Korea UMUC wins $180 million contract Contracting Command Boy and Cub Scouts to teach U.S. troops stationed in Asia Korea schedules April April 18: “Carnival” Cub Scout Acquisition Conference Day Camp, Camp Coiner ball field (or Multimillion-dollar DoD contract calls for UMUC to provide undergraduate picnic area). instruction on-site for up to 6 more years in the U.S. Pacific Command The Contracting Command Korea/411th Contract Support Brigade is April 26: Spring Camporee, Courtesy of UMUC offered in partnership with UMUC’s sister holding an Advance Acquisition Planning Camp Carroll, OA Ordeal Callout and institution, Bowie State University. Conference at the Army Community Brotherhood Ceremony. University of Maryland University “Today’s announcement reinforces Services Building on April 29. College announced that it won an education UMUC as an invaluable asset statewide, The purpose of the Advanced Acquisition May 9: Flag Retirement Ceremony, contract—valued at $180 million by the nationwide, and worldwide,” said Planning Conference is to orient personnel hosted by the Troop 80 Boy Scouts and U.S. Department of Defense—to deliver University System of Maryland Chancellor on the Advanced Acquisition Planning Pack 89 Cub Scouts from 1:30 to 2:30 undergraduate programs on-site to U.S. William E. Kirwan. “This DoD contract Program, discuss acquisition policy that p.m. by the Camp Coiner ball field troops stationed in countries in the U.S. positions UMUC to continue as the affects the program, and review procedures (or picnic area). Pacific Command. UMUC has been on leading education provider for U.S. for submitting input into the annual plan. the ground providing higher education to military personnel and their dependents. The conference will consist of a morning military Servicemembers in Asia since 1956 With more than 50 flag officers among session from 9 - 11 a.m. to provide updates Phoenix renews graduate and to the military as a whole since 1949. UMUC graduates and more than 1 million on the AAP program and additional education military contract The new contract runs for 12 months, servicemembers having taken courses from acquisition information. Topics include renewable each year up to six years. UMUC over the past 60 years, it is clear Wide Area Workflow, Unauthorized the institution is the worldwide education Courtesy of University of Phoenix “University of Maryland University Commitments, Contract Offloads, and College has a long tradition of providing a leader.” Procurement Package Cut-off dates. The University of Phoenix Graduate quality education to our men and women UMUC currently teaches in more than There will also be an afternoon MBA and Graduate Education military in uniform, in Maryland and abroad,” said 20 countries, including in Europe and session from 1-3 p.m., which will provide contract for the Asia Pacific Theater was Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley. the Middle East. Last year, the university information on purchase request packages, recently renewed. The contract provides “We are proud that this fine school—part attracted media attention when it acquisition documents, and writing a educational services for the military of the University System of Maryland—has announced a DoD contract to teach troops performance work statement. The afternoon community throughout the Pacific. been called upon to continue that tradition stationed in countries in the U.S. Central session is designed to assist Requiring The University of Phoenix provides and extend its offerings to servicemembers Command, positioning it as the first Activities in putting together a complete both Graduate Business and Graduate across Asia, allowing them to continue their American university to open classrooms on procurement package. This session will Education programs for military studies and prepare for a brighter future the ground in Iraq. be presented by the newly-formed CCK personnel and their spouses and in an while protecting our country.” “UMUC is now serving its third Customer Support Team. This team was on-the-ground classroom setting. The Under the contract, UMUC’s programs generation of servicemembers in Asia and formed specifically to assist contracting programs are offered at the following will be available to the more than 200,000 around the world, and we are pleased and customers (Requiring Activities) in the military bases: Kadena, Iwakuni, Yakota, U.S. Servicemembers based in Japan, Korea, proud to continue our legacy of providing procurement process. Osan and USAG-Humphreys Camp Okinawa, Guam, Australia, Singapore and quality higher education programs to our For more information on the Customer Zama, USAG-Yougsan, Misawa, Guam Thailand. Courses will be offered in Asian nation’s troops, no matter where they are Support Team or the AAPP Conference, and USAG-Daegu. and foreign language studies and liberal called to serve,” said UMUC President contact Jill Wodochek at 724-3336 or via arts; a bachelor’s degree in education will be Susan C. Aldridge. e-mail at [email protected]. No Endorsement Implied No Endorsement Implied IMCOM-K • PAGE 14 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM National Healthcare Decisions Day: Everyone’s decision matters By 1st Lt. May Saetang separate order that states otherwise. These orders, commonly called “non-resuscitation Client Legal Services Division orders for emergency medical services” are designed for people whose poor health gives them little chance of benefiting from CPR. These orders must be signed by your physician and April 16 was the second annual National Healthcare Decisions Day. The goal of NHDD instruct ambulance personnel not to attempt CPR if your heart or breathing should stop. is to ensure that all adults with decision-making capacity have both the information and Currently not all states have laws authorizing non-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders. opportunity to communicate and document their future health-care decisions. While Planning for you future healthcare ensures you will be able to live your life to the fullest making healthcare decisions is often difficult in the best of circumstances, making decisions until the end and in the way you want. Think about the following questions, adapted for others is even more complicated. Each of us has the ability to guide our loved ones from the American Bar Association Toolkit for Advanced Care Planning: and healthcare providers about we want, and advanced medical directives are an effective means of ensuring that your health-care decisions are recognized and respected. There are • Where do you want to die? At home? In a hospital or medical facility? Do you want two primary types of advanced medical directives: a healthcare power of attorney, and a to live close to relatives, friends or other loved ones? living will. • Who do you want to take care of you? A healthcare power of attorney (or “proxy” or “agent” or “surrogate”) is, essentially, a • What type of medical treatment do you want? What types of treatment do you not special power of attorney appoints a person to act as your agent for your healthcare decisions want? at some future time, when you are unable to make those decisions yourself. Your healthcare • Do you want to donate your organs for transplant? For medical, scientific, educational agent should be a person you trust, who knows your wishes about medical treatment, and research? Which organs do you not want to donate? who is willing to take responsibility to ensure that your wishes are followed. You should ensure that your agent is willing to accept this significant responsibility, is aware of the degree Having both a healthcare power of attorney and a living will enables your loved ones of quality of life that is important to you, and the type and scope of medical treatments to handle the gray-area cases where it is not certain that you are terminally ill, or if your that you do (or do not) want to receive. doctor or state law fails to give your wishes due weight. This is the time to discuss your A living will documents what kinds of medical treatments you would or would not want future healthcare decision with your loved ones and your healthcare providers. Give your in the event you are diagnosed with a terminal illness or are in a terminally unconscious state. loved ones comfort and peace of mind by discussing and documenting your wishes. A terminal illness is an incurable or irreversible condition with no possibility of recovery, Please contact the Client Legal Services Division for the Office of the Staff Judge which usually requires a diagnosis by two doctors in writing. A terminally unconscious Advocate, Eighth U.S. Army for information on, and preparation of, advance medical state is when the patient has unconscious, comatose or otherwise incompetent for a specific directives. The CLS Division is located in Room 229 of Building 4106 (the “ACS period of time, usually of no less than 48 hours. Building”) on South Post, U.S. Army Garrison - Yongsan. Legal assistance attorney A healthcare power of attorney and living usually become effective only after a person appointments can be scheduled by calling DSN 738-8111. The customer service hours has been determined to be incapacitated or terminally ill. The criteria and method of that for the CLS Division are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 determination is controlled by state law. Advanced medical directives may not be effective in p.m., and Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. a medical emergency where ambulance personnel are called to the scene because ambulance Please visit www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org for more information about personnel are required to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation unless they are given a NHDD. Remember - Your Decision Matters! Trophy Nut Company conducts voluntary recall of in-shell roasted, salted pistachio nuts Trophy Nut company announces the voluntary recall of in-shell roasted and salted pistachio nuts purchased from Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. Patriots Choice Brand 1.75 oz Tube with code dates 10/23/2009 thru 1/3/2010 were identified as one of the recalled products found within USFK installations. The recalled product was immediately removed from store shelves at Camp Walker and Camp Carroll Shoppettes. Consumers should check for these products at home and should dispose of or return the product immediately to the facility from which it was purchased. For more information please refer to www.fda.gov which includes a current list of FDA recalled products. You may also contact 106th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service) at 736-3202, 5th Medical Detachment (Preventive Medicine) at 725-4930 and Force Health Protection at 736-3033.

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LOCATION Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Mall Cop Hannah Montana Taken CASEY (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Taken (G) 6:30 p.m. Hannah Montana No Show No Show 730-7354 Hannah Montana He’s Just Not That Into You Notorious (G) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (G) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 p.m.

Pink Panther 2 Monsters vs Aliens HENRY Friday the 13th (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 3 p.m. Frost/Nixon No Show No Show No Show (PG13) 7 p.m. Monsters vs Aliens Push (R) 7 p.m. 768-7724 (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

Hannah Montana Wall-E Hannah Montana Push Hannah Montana (G) 3:30 p.m. Pink Panther 2 Pink Panther 2 (PG) 6:30 p.m. HUMPHREYS (G) 3:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (G) 6:30 / 9 p.m. Friday the 13th Friday the 13th (PG) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG) 6:30 / 9 p.m. Push 753-7716 (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 / 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.

HOVEY Bride Wars Mall Cop Hannah Montana He’s Just Not That Into You Fast and Furious (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show (PG13) 7 p.m. 730-5412 (G) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.

KUNSAN Fast and Furious Fast and Furious Friday the 13th (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 / 8:30 p.m. No Show No Show No Show Pink Panther 2 782-4987 Taken (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m.

OSAN I Love You Man I Love You Man Fast and Furious No Show No Show No Show No Show (R) 7:30 / 11 p.m. (R) 7:30 / 11 p.m. 784-4930 (PG13) 7:30 / 11 p.m.

Friday the 13th (PG13) 7 p.m. Push Pink Panther 2 New In Town Bride Wars Hannah Montana RED CLOUD No Show Taken (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (G) 7 p.m. 732-6620 (PG13) 9 p.m.

Friday the 13th Taken Mall Cop (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. Pink Panther 2 He’s Just Not That Into You Fast and Furious STANLEY No Show (PG13) 7 p.m. Notorious Push (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. 732-5565 (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.

Fast and Furious Pink Panther 2 Push Push Friday the 13th Friday the 13th Fast and Furious (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. YONGSAN (PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. Mall Cop Mall Cop My Bloody Valentine My Bloody Valentine Pink Panther 2 Pink Panther 2 Bride Wars (PG13) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. 738-7389 (PG13) 6:30 p.m. Inkheart Inkheart He’s Just Not That Into You He’s Just Not That Into You Push Push (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.

U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea. IMCOM-K • PAGE 15 APRIL 17, 2009 CHAPLAIN http://imcom.korea.army.mil Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services

Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Collective Protestant Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Super Gym Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel Gospel 1300 Super Gym Gospel 1215 Camp Walker Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Super Gym 1300 Camp Carroll Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel KATUSA Contemporary Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Tuesday 1900 Super Gym Friday 1900 Camp Walker Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Korean Korean 1100 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1930 Super Gym Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker Stanley Chapel Catholic Services COGIC United Pentecostal Mass Catholic Services Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Mass KATUSA Sunday 0930 Super Gym Sunday 0900 Camp Walker Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel 1700 Camp Eagle Chapel 1130 Camp Carroll Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium 1700 Suwon Air Base Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Jewish Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Jewish Worship Service Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1 Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Early Morning Service For information, contact Corey Ringer at [email protected], or Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel (Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel call 753-3909 Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel

Catholic Services/Mass Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel Catholic Services Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war. Later Day Saints Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at: Jewish www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel Jewish for helpful links and information. Friday 1900 South Post Chapel

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

USAG-Yongsan Chaplains USAG-Humphreys Chaplains USAG-Red Cloud/Casey USAG-Daegu Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley: [email protected], 738-3009 [email protected], 753-7274 [email protected], 732-7998 [email protected], 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose: Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin: [email protected], 738-4043 [email protected] , 753-7276 [email protected], 732-6169 [email protected], 765-8004

Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario: [email protected], 736-3018 [email protected], [email protected], 753-7042 No Endorsement Implied No Endorsement Implied IMCOM-K • PAGE 16 http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM Area I Easter Egg Hunts delight children By Jim Cunningham USAG-RC Public Affairs

RED CLOUD GARRISON — To celebrate Easter and the Month of the Military Child, Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation along with Better Opportunities for Unaccompanied and Single Soldiers, USAG-RC Commissary, and Army and Air Force Exchange Service sponsored Easter egg hunts at USAG-RC, USAG-Casey and Camp Stanley April 10, 11, and 12. “BOSS teamed up with the Pear Blossom Cottage at USAG-Red Cloud and donated the hot dogs and pigs-in-a-blanket,” said Sgt. James Soto, president of Area I BOSS. “We also donated the eggs and the candies that go inside them.” Forty or so children hit the ground running April 10 on the USAG-RC Village Green to find plastic eggs with candy and special prizes hidden inside. “We are doing all we can to create a better atmosphere for command sponsored Families in Area I,” Soto said. “We want them to feel at home.” The USAG-RC commissary and Army and Air Force Exchange Service provided special prizes and food for the celebrations too. “The children are really having a good time with the food, eggs and face painting,” said Rebeca McBryar, Camp Castle Family Readiness Group, who brought her child, Parents and children of the USAG-Red Cloud community enjoy prizes and Easter eggs provided by BOSS, ACS, Red Cloud commissary, and Alex. “Everybody got plenty of eggs.” AAFES during the annual FMWR Pear Blossom Cottage Easter Egg hunt held on the Village Green on USAG- Red Cloud April 10. To view photos “We have a lot of services involved this online, visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham year for the Easter Egg Hunt,” said. Natasha Lyons, USAG-Red Cloud PBC manager. “We have the USAG-RC Library donating books, the Commissary donating food and AAFES donating the prizes, with BOSS helping with the food and the eggs.” “So far, I am the only face-painting artist,” she said. “This is our community and we want to make a cozy very homey event. We even have baked bread representing Easter, and we are proud to present this event.” A community Easter Egg Hunt attended by about three hundred Soldiers, Civilians and their and Family members was held at Camp Casey Stewart Field April 13. The annual event, also celebrated in conjunction with the month of the Military Child, put together by Casey /Hovey BOSS, Casey Community Activity Center and Children enjoy games in Soldier Field during the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Library honors children as today’s “military USAG-Casey Community Activity Center April 11. — U.S. Army photo by Richard Hall heroes.” “Since 1986, the Department of Defense has recognized the Military Child as “heroes” to the Soldiers,” said CSM Nidal Saeed, USAG command sergeant major, in his opening remarks. “Today, FMWR and Casey-Hovey BOSS celebrate Easter to appreciate the special heroes of the community.” Certificates of appreciation were provided for parents to inscribe their child or children’s names and be presented at the event. “Casey/Hovey BOSS gave enough support to make it possible for the Casey CAC and Library to present this event Children at the USAG-RC Easter egg hunt get today,” said Sally Hall, manager of the their faces painted by Pear Blossom Cottage Casey CAC. “The event required a lot of Manager Natasha Lyons April 10 during the support such as setting up, grilling burgers annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Children hunt for Easter eggs with the assistance of the Easter Bunny April 11 in Soldier Field and hotdogs, food serving, coordinating for PBC. Visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea on USAG-Casey during the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the USAG-Casey Community Activ- the games and cleaning up.” — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham ity Center. — U.S. Army photo by Richard Hall IMCOM-K • PAGE 18 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM Sun shines on Humphreys Eggstravaganza By Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable 2nd CAB Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS Garrison — Hundreds of children and their parents came out to gather Easter eggs and prizes at Independence Park, here April 11. Area III Moral, Welfare and Recreation hosted its 10th- annual Easter Eggstravaganza celebration which featured more than 12,000 plastic eggs--of all colors and designs, filled with candies and prizes--spread across the park for children to gather up. The event, which was open to Soldiers, Civilians, Korean employees and their Families offered free toys, T-shirts, bags, souvenirs, inflatable rides and free food, among other activities. The Easter Bunny himself, along with fellow-costumed friends Chickie Chingu and Big Bird helped children of all ages find as many eggs as they could carry during the half-hour long hunt. They also posed for photos and participated in the sack race event and face painting. “This is a great event for everyone,” said the Easter Bunny. “Just seeing these kids enjoying themselves really Humphreys Garrison community members await the start of the 10th annual Easter Eggstravaganza egg and toy hunt at makes my day.” Independance Park here, April 11. About 500 people participated in the event. — U.S. Army photo by Sarah Dobson It takes more than sunny weather and the Easter Bunny, though, to put on an Easter egg hunt. Mike Mooney, properly, prepared free foods, worked in the face-painting Independence Park early and stayed afterwards to give a USAG-Humphreys MWR Marketing Chief noted behind- department and made sure every child had a great time. helping hand. the-scenes efforts of more than 20 volunteers who made After the volunteers put in the hard work, the children “I enjoyed seeing the kids running around and their this event possible. reaped the benefits. enthusiasm,” he said. “It’s a children’s-based event, but “This is one of the biggest events we have each year,” MWR filled many eggs with gift certificates worth as makes me feel good also.” he said. “It’s a team effort and everyone from Soldiers to much as $50. The eggs also contained small stuffed Easter Whenever the Easter holiday event falls, the result is Civilians made this event happen.” bunnies and souvenirs. The children and Family Members always the same. According to Mooney, the event took weeks of planning were also treated to free hamburgers and hot dogs. “The kids and their Family Members always have a great from everyone involved. The volunteers for the event The smiling children weren’t the only ones who enjoyed time,” said Mooney. “It’s all about the smiles.” included youth services, recreation services, marketing themselves Saturday morning. MWR will not stop with the Easter event. In the and Soldiers and Civilians from the BOSS programs and Volunteer and BOSS representative Spc. Daniel coming months they will host and support events ranging Army Community Services. Mooney said the volunteers Harrison, a mail clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters from bowling and tennis qualifier tournaments to Splish stuffed eggs, ensured the inflatable rides were working Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, arrived at and Splash events and concerts.

Small plastic toys and childrens masks were among thousands of MWR giveaways during the 10th Annual Eggstravanaza event here April 11. — U.S. Army photos by Sarah Dobson USAG-H • PAGE 21 APRIL 17, 2009 AREA III http://imcom.korea.army.mil 35th ADA Soldiers host Combatives tournament By Sgt. Gretchen N. Goodrich kept on the offensive and squashed Pfc. 35th ADA Brigade Public Affairs Catalina Velasquez of HHB, 35th ADA Bde. for the women’s heavyweight title. OSAN AIR BASE — Arm bars, cross- “She was a more experienced fighter collar chokes and strikes set the tone for and had much better skills that I did,” said the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Velasquez. “I couldn’t do anything but try Combatives Tournament held in the Osan and defend myself the entire time.” Air Base gym April 4. Sgt. Ruben Covarrubias of Alpha A total of 120 competitors from across Company, 524th Military Intelligence the Korean peninsula and Japan competed Battalion, won the men’s lightweight in the day-long tournament that tested their division title following a match with Staff combative skills, agility and endurance. Sgt. Chito Anicete of the 51st Aerospace While competitors came from each Medical Services. branch of service, fighters followed the The welterweight title went to Sgt. rules and regulations of Modern Army Ian Peters of Team Yongsan after a hearty Combatives. During the starting matches, fist-throwing fight with Cpl. Christopher competitors could only earn points through Muniz, 3-2 ADA who walked in second. take-downs and submissions. As the matches While the other fights took a mere one to progressed, regulations gave combatants two rounds to complete, the middle weight opportunities to slap, punch, kick and battle took an entire 15 minutes. After even use their knees to take down their the long engagement, Capt. Jiwan Chung opponent, said event coordinator Spc. walked away as middle weight champion, Patricia Nicholas, 35th ADA Bde. leaving Sgt. William Majestic with 3-2 ADA Those who won the preliminaries fought in a close second. in a middle boxing room, surrounded by Although he was fighting for first place, Sgt. Francine Carriaga (top) battles Pfc. Shelly Najera during middleweight Army Combatives cheering fans. Brawlers who braved the ring Majestic accepted the second place medal tournament action at Osan Air Base April 4. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gretchen N. Goodrich and won, walked away with a medal and with a smile. said he was well aware of before heading into Airman 1st Class David Gay of the 51st bragging rights for the year ahead. “It was my first Mixed Martial Arts the ring. Security Forces slammed Sgt. 1st Class Pfc. Jennifer Schlein, Headquarters and competition so I went into the tournament “I was proud to take second against such Erick Clark of 3-2 ADA to the ground Headquarters Detachment, 94th Military to just have fun,” said Majestic. a good fighter,” said Richardson. during the heavyweight finals, giving Gay Police Battalion, snatched the women’s Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Duncan, 8th Army Sgt. 1st Class Brandt Vansoolen of 1st the heavyweight title of the event. While middleweight title from Pfc. Shelly Najera Chaplain’s office pounded Spc. Mark Battalion 1st ADA in Japan knocked out it was Clark’s last time to compete in a of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery Richardson, Bravo Company, 3rd Military 2nd Lt. Edward Murtagh of Alpha Battery, combatives tournament, it was Gay’s first 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade in a Intelligence Battalion, into a second place 4th Battalion 5th ADA, with a jaw-dropping competition. spirited battle. finish, giving an experienced Duncan the left uppercut, leaving Murtagh in second Team Yongsan walked away with the Staff Sgt. Katherine Atkinson of Charlie cruiserweight title. and claiming the light heavyweight title team trophy for accumulating the most Battery 3rd Battalion, 2nd ADA Battalion, Duncan had a reputation that Richardson for himself. points throughout the entire event. ‘I teach my Soldiers what was taught to me by my NCO’s’ By Ken Hall installation where he completed basic the most rewarding experiences I’ve had in USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs training, Lancer received training from the Army. The Soldiers tried to knock me NCO’s whose names he remembers nearly over during the congratulation gauntlet but HUMPHREYS GARRISON — For a decade later. I remained standing.” many new enlistees in the Army, the “I had really good NCOs there that stood Lancer notes that a key to achieving road to the noncommissioned officer out to me because they taught me a lot about professional success in the Army for junior ranks begins before enlistment day. It my job,” he said. enlisted Soldiers is adaptability. starts with inspirations that range from a Lancer is now on his second tour in “The Army mission tempo is sometimes sense of patriotic duty to role models in Republic of Korea and has also served fast, sometimes slow and if you’re new to the the community or an immediate Family two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Army, you should just keep fluid and patient member who also served their country in Freedom. Lancer said there one’s one event – and be able to adjust to the different the armed forces. that happened to his unit that stands out. tempos,” he said. “Last-minute changes are Sgt. Raymond Lancer, 52nd Ordnance “While I was stationed at Fort Stewart, opportunities to get the work done now Company, has served as an ammunition Georgia, I was deployed to OIF 1 and OIF versus getting it done later.” specialist throughout his ten years of active 3,” he said. “During one of my tours, we had Lancer still calls the Navaho Indian duty Army service. a storage point where one of the captured Reservation in Arizona where he grew up When he was 18, he noted his older enemy rounds cooked off in the hot sun home and, during visits there, shares a brothers pride serving in the Army as an and exploded, causing a lot of follow-on common bond with fellow Veterans. NCO and decided it was time for a change explosions that I’ll never forget.” “I get a lot of respect at home on the of pace from the Navaho Indian Reservation Lancer said he’s worked with ammunition reservation, but most Navahos I grew up in Arizona where he was born and raised. from 9mm rounds up to Patriot missiles. with who entered military service joined “I enlisted in the Army because my “I like my job and it’s definitely an the U.S. Marines,” he said. “When we brother showed our family how proud he enjoyable job,” he said. “I teach my Soldiers come home we are all looked at differently was to wear the Army uniform and how what was taught to me by my NCOs and than normal citizens because we served in successful he was as a combat medic during warrant officers and there have been times the military and in a sense because we are Sgt. Raymond Lancer, 52nd Ordnance his 12 years of service,” he said. “He got to when my former Soldiers e-mail me to say protecting our families and our people. My Company. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall see different areas of the world outside of ‘thanks’ for the mentorship and training and entire family is proud that I have served. the reservation.” I’m really glad about that because other than “During August, we observe Navaho when he’s home visiting family and friends Lancer completed basic training at Fort working in my job, working side-by-side Code Talker Day and when I’m home I take involves the person who inspired him Sill, Okla., but his first tour of duty was not with Soldiers and molding them to be the the time to visit the Code Talker Monument to serve in the Army, as his father and exactly what he had hoped for. next leaders to come up in the ranks is the … and remember one of the choices that grandfather did before him. “I didn’t like first duty station that much biggest reward I get serving in the Army. I made to enlist was inspired by the same “I always thank my brother for because it was the same place I did my basic “When I achieved promotion to sergeant, choices they made to serve and protect our inspiring me to serve in the Army and I training,” he said. I was in Iraq in OIF 1 and being pinned way of life and our land.” don’t get to see my family as much as I In spite of being stationed at the same there by my platoon sergeant was one of Another aspect Lancer takes to heart like to but I always tell them I’ll be back.” USAG-H • PAGE 22 http://imcom.korea.army.mil AREA III THE MORNING CALM News & Notes Humphreys to kick-off Ready Army campaign Organizational Self-Assessment By Ken Hall Garrison commander, will announce the small flashlights with AA batteries instead of If you have received a copy of the memorandum USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs launch of the program at our Town Hall large, D battery flashlights because during notifying your selection to participate in the OSA, you will conduct the survey May 11-22. meeting and we’ll have an example of a a potential evacuation, you’ll be traveling The OSA is an industry-proven, web-based HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Ready Army 72-hour disaster preparedness and want to make sure you’re not weighed survey tool. For more information contact Ms. Humphreys Garrison will kick-off its kit on display at that time.” down too much as you’re already going to So at 754-3885 or [email protected]. Ready Army campaign during a Town Hall Garland added that Ready Army be carrying extra clothes and bottled water meeting at the Community Activity Center information posters that show items that to carry you through safely.” here, 6 p.m., April 21. can go in the kit are on display now in the Simpson encourages Spouse and Family The Ready Army campaign – part aisles at the Humphreys commissary. readiness groups to contact the Red Cross of an Army-wide partnership with the Garland said he hopes the Ready Army here at [email protected] Department of Homeland Security – is campaign will not only inform Families of or DSN: 753-7172 to schedule a time designed to prepare Soldiers, Civilians disaster preparedness but also encourage to hear from volunteers who will share and their Families at installations and them to build their own 72-hour kits. their first-hand accounts of what it was communities worldwide to prepare for and American Red Cross station manager like to be caught short-handed of critical take care of themselves during a natural or Kalyn Simpson said the Ready Army disaster survival items during natural disasters like Humphreys Construction Update manmade disaster. preparedness kit is very similar to the Red snowstorms, floods or hurricanes. As Humphreys Garrison grows during the “Through the Ready Army campaign, Cross and non-combatant evacuation “We learned first-hand during the heavy next several years construction projects will our intention is to encourage emergency operations disaster preparedness kits. snow fall here in January how important cause interruptions of electrical and water preparedness,” said Staff Sgt. Charles “As you’re creating your home kit, or go a 72-hour kit can be,” she said. “Several service as well as detours and delays on our Garland, Directorate Plans and Operations kit you should pack light items of nutritional Families were caught off guard when the roads. We ask your patience as we transform our post into the Installation of Choice on the non-commissioned officer in charge. value like tuna fish and cracker meals and commissary closed and were without baby Korean Peninsula. We will provide weekly “Col John E. Dumoulin, Jr., Humphreys dried fruit” said Simpson. “Also, include food for several days.” updates and construction news to keep the community informed.

• There will be a scheduled water outage 600 Soldiers celebrate Year of the NCO with 5K run Saturday, April 18 from 0900 through 1600. Affected buildings will be ROK MND, 805, 808, 809, 811, 844, 845, 848, 1204, 1272, and 1280. • Freedom Road water line replacement is continuing. Please watch for construction equipment in roadways and signal man directing traffic. • The Freedom Road walking and bike path is being replaced. This work will take approximately 90 days. • Pavement resurfacing and relocation of end lights and airfield fire hydrant systems are all under way. Around eight percent of all work completed. Estimated completion is May 28.

KATUSA/U.S. Soldier Friendship Week USAG-Humphreys April 20-24 Morning activities (10-11:30 a.m.) held at MP Hill gym begin Monday with Martial Arts perfor- mances by ROKA Special Forces, relay run, arm wrestling and basketball; afternoon activi- ties (1:30-4:30 p.m.) at Independance Park to include softball, soccer, vollyball, football, and Korean wrestling/Cavalry battle game.

Entertainment and Recreation Yolanda Adams will perform at the Humphreys Community Activity Center Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. (left to right) Command Sergeant Major Victor Garcia, Defense Commissary Agency Senior Enlisted Advisor, USAG-Humphreys U.S. - Korean Freindship Eight Ball games will Garrison Command Sergeant Major Jason K. Kim and USAG-Humphreys Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Command Sergeant take place at the Humphreys Community Activity Center Major Jang, Dae-sung raise their fists in jubilation as they lead more about 600 U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers to the finish of the second Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. in a series of 5 kilometer runs here celebrating Year of the Noncommissioned Officer. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall

Earth Day Activities The environmentally-themed movie National Volunteer Week to celebrate Humphreys community heroes WALL E will show at the Humphreys Post Theater By Suzanne James teach Army Family Team Building classes, a Volunteer Recruitment Drive at the Post Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. USAG-Humphreys Army Community Service lead Family Readiness Groups, conduct Exchange Mini Mall. Also, the Volunteer of English and Korean language classes, coach the 2nd Quarter awards ceremony will take Gong Show looking for talent! HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Army youth sports teams and assist with Chapel place, April 24, 2 – 3 p.m., at the Family Singers, dancers, comedians, and magicians Community Services will host National and Red Cross programs. The examples Readiness Center. are needed for the Gong Show, April 25 at the Volunteer Week during the week of April Humphreys Community Activity Center. of our community’s volunteers’ selfless In addition, during National Volunteer Call 753-8828 for details. 20-24. The event is a week-long celebration community service goes on and on. Week, the accomplishments of the that recognizes Area III volunteers and Among the displays and events taking Army Family Action Plan Program will We Want Your Stories! celebrates their selfless contributions to the place will be the Humphreys Garrison be on display at ACS, April 20-24, in We want to publish your stories and Humphreys Garrison community. community volunteers heroes’ photos commemoration of the Army Family Action photos in The Morning Calm Weekly National Volunteer Week is “Volunteer Heroes in Action” display at Plan Program’s 25th Anniversary. and on the USAG-Humphreys Command commemorated every April throughout ACS, Bldg. 311, April 20-24. For more information, please contact Channel. Please send any information military installations to promote community On April 23, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m., there Denise Chappell, Army Volunteer Corps or products to Ken Hall at the USAG- volunteerism and recognize everyday heroes will be a special volunteer appreciation Coordinator/Army Family Action Plan Humphreys Public Affairs Office at 754-8847 in our midst who do so much good. potluck for the ACS Volunteer Corps, and Program Manager at denise.r.chappell@ or [email protected]. At Humphreys Garrison, these heroes on April 24, 11:30 – 1 p.m., there will be korea.army.mil or DSN: 753-3266. USAG-H • PAGE 23 APRIL 17, 2009 AREA III http://imcom.korea.army.mil Ping pong prodigy tours peninsula By Ken Hall USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Five- time U.S. junior table tennis champion Austin Preiss visited Humphreys Garrison last week to promote his sport and take on any challengers. Preiss, 14, and his father Scott, have been touring Department of Defense installations around the world to promote the sport among military communities and to give all-comers a shot at winning a match against one of America’s best in the sport. There have been many challengers, but Austin’s six-year record of defeating all comers during public exhibitions now includes a string of victories in Republic of Korea, starting at Osan Air Base April 6 and wrapping up here April 7. About 50 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members watched Austin and Scott play at the MP Hill gym; some also played a few games with him after the exhibition. “He’s awesome – an amazing player,” said Chief Warrant Officer Sean Chrisman, 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion. Chrisman plays table tennis every day but he couldn’t defeat Preiss. But Austin was not the only star on the Five-time U.S. junior table tennis champion Austin Preiss makes a serve during an exhibition match at the Humphreys Garrison MP Hill gym here stage that day, his father, Scott, demonstrated April 7. Preiss has gone undefeated in six years of exhibition matches against all comers. — U.S. Army photo by Ken Hall some eye-popping shots too. chance to build their self-esteem in a sport countries,” said Austin. “I love coming to two former Chinese world table tennis Scott has performed table tennis shows that’s not as demanding as other sports until Korea and seeing military Families and wish champions at the U.S. Olympic training for more than 25 years world-wide to you get to the Olympic level. It gives kids we could come here more often but school center in Colorado Springs – Austin’s success promote the sport, which includes his who sit on the side and watch – the ones and training keeps me really busy. The sport as a junior table tennis superstar could be the own style of table tennis comedy, crowd who aren’t invited to play in other sporting is slowly rising, and kids all know exactly beginning of an emerging family tradition. interaction and trick shots. activities – a chance to participate and be what it is.” “It’s more of a mental challenge than “There are 500 table tennis clubs in the recognized,” he said. There is no loss of game time at the Preiss anything else,” said Austin. “At times, I States, but in Germany, table tennis is one Scott noted that when it comes to table home in Colorado Springs, Colo. get too much down on myself but I’m of their favorite sports and there are 10,000 tennis, Austin’s motto is “I want to beat the Austin’s mother Hong Yu was an competing in Israel this summer and I’m table tennis clubs there,” said Scott. “Table Chinese at their own game.” accomplished table tennis player in Shanghai, looking forward to getting tournament tennis may not be the most famous sport in Austin is more than just a talented China prior to her marriage to Scott. experience against players from around the the U.S. – and you can call table tennis ‘ping athlete; along with his five national U.S. “She used to play a lot when she was world. This will be my chance to raise the pong’ – but it’s been an Olympic sport since table tennis junior titles he also maintains young and she’s really good and knows what bar a little bit for myself.” 1988 and had its debut at the Seoul Olympic a 3.8 academic grade point average and has it takes to make it … but it’s still hard to Austin’s goal is one shared by other Games, where Korea won the men’s singles an eight handicap in golf on his high school find people to play in the U.S., especially in world-class athletes: the Olympics. He gold medal. golf team. Colorado,” said Austin. has his sights set on making Team USA “This is a sport that is gender-equal and “Table tennis is not really popular in With unwavering support at home to challenge the best in the world for an kids that don’t play traditional sports get a the U.S., but it’s really popular in Asian from his family – including coaching from Olympic Gold medal in 2012. The Osan Animal Shelter needs your help By Joni Ramsey 25-foot by 6 foot room (also used to store and adoption fairs for their shelter, as well USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs various supplies) can hold up to ten animals as Animal Rescue of Korea and the Korean Interested in Adopting a Pet? at a time, although it usually contains Animal Protection Society in an attempt to HUMPHREYS GARRISON — between two and five animals. There is also assist other area shelters. Danni Armstrong, Osan Volunteer Americans throughout the area have a soft a small isolation room for stray animals The Osan Animal Shelter can’t run Shelter Manager, recommends visiting spot in their hearts for animals. It’s what that have been taken in without proof of without volunteers and they need your help. the shelter before deciding to purchase makes us pay the big bucks to ship our medical history. If you are interested, call 031-661-6614 a pet from local pet stores. pets from country to country and what Every day, volunteers from throughout or stop by the Osan VTF, Building 766 “Our animals are deemed healthy attracts us to pet store windows. It is also Area III come to the shelter to provide at Osan Air Base and pick up a volunteer with no long-term medical issues,” what makes us want to help animals that individual care for each animal and to help application packet. The shelter will conduct Armstrong said. “We also do behavior are in need. keep the shelter clean and organized. the next Volunteer Training Class soon, and assessments to ensure your family Volunteers at the Osan Animal Shelter “You see these animals that just need those interested in training can also call the adopts a well-tempered animal.” are doing just that. The Osan shelter has somebody to love them and you can’t help shelter to find out when the next training The cost of adoption is $52, which taken in more than 250 animals since but come in,” says Monica Hoagland. class is scheduled. includes initial vaccines, heartworm January of 2008. Remarkably, it is run “Everyone does their part to help train If you can’t volunteer, but would like to testing (for dogs) and leukemia testing completely by volunteers and is funded the animals and find families for them as make a donation, please contact the shelter (for cats) and micro-chipping. SAVE an entirely by donations and adoption fees. quickly as possible.” to learn what is needed. Storage space is animal, SAVE some cash. What more The shelter is a small one, housed in Not only do volunteers help with very limited, so the shelter buys on an as could you ask for? what used to be a surgical recovery room administrative duties and day-to-day care needed basis. Cash and pet food donations for the Veterinary Treatment Facility. The for the animals, they also set up fundraisers are always appreciated. USAG-D • PAGE 25 APRIL 17, 2009 AREA IV http://imcom.korea.army.mil Good-Neighbor Program connects Yongnam Tech High School with Daegu Garrison Community By Kim, Ayeon USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Youngnam Technical High School students visited Camp Henry and Camp Walker on April 10. Forty students and their teachers arrived at Camp Henry at 11 o’clock. The installation tour began with a look around the Headquarters building for USAG-Daegu. Students had time to talk with Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Abbott. Abbott, who answered their questions concerning the U.S. Army and took pictures with them as well. Jo, Yul-bum, one of students, said “I am impressed with the Headquarter because the U.S. Army’s offices are very different from ours.” Spc. Michael H. Shelton introduced barracks life to the students. Students also looked around the AKO Center where Soldiers can use computers, a laundry room and recreation space. The students showed interest in the facilities in the barracks. “Because I could visit here, I am very proud. I hope other students also can visit a U.S. Army Garrison,” said Kim, Jin-ha, a student. Another student, Kim Chul-woo, here. I enjoy meeting people and teaching a added, “It was a special and great experience. little American culture, but mostly learning If I become good at English, I will apply for about Korean culture.” KATUSA and work here.” When the installation tour finished at the After the barracks tour, the students CAC most students wanted to stay longer. got to tour Camp Henry, and then went To strengthen the relationship between U.S. to Camp Walker’s Dining Facility to have Army Garrison and Daegu city, the Army lunch. Only Soldiers can use the DFAC, but has sponsors various kinds of programs the visitors were allowed to have lunch there like this tour as part of the USFK Good on this occasion. Neighbor Program. “There are a lot of interesting things here. “I feel like I am in USA. I thought I am especially interested in the DFAC. The Soldiers were not friendly, but they were food at the DFAC was quite different from very kind. I want to have an opportunity to Korean traditional food which I have all the visit here again,” said student, Kwun, Su-un. time. It’s a good chance to eat food from Student Lee, Chu-el said, “These programs different cultures,” said Jo Il-min, a student can let us experience other cultures. It on the tour. will be helpful to better the relationship They visited Camp Walker’s Commissary between the U.S. Army and us.” Kim Bit-na and the camp’s Communities Activity Center added, “U.S. Army Garrison is better than after having lunch. The CAC provides my expectation. I want to live here. I feel various recreation facilities, so students the U.S. Army is like my family member. could play musical instruments, table tennis, These feelings are good for developing our billiards and video games while they visited. relationship.” The most popular place of this installation “Today’s tour will help students understand tour was the library. Librarian, Sheri Lewis the Army. Students can learn American culture introduced the library to students. even though they can’t speak English well and (TOP) After taking a tour around Daegu Garrison, 40 Yongnam Technology High School “The library is great. They have many without having to travel to the States. “I hope students and faculty members pose in front of the Headquarter building of Daegu Garrison with kinds of books, CDs and DVDs,” said Park, more students can visit U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Abbott. (BOTTOM) Yongnam Technology High Min-gyu, one of the visitors. Lewis said, “I continuously,” Kwon, Ki-sub, one of the School students look around Camp Walker’s Commissary during the garrison tour. Visit www. love that Korean students come and visit teachers on the tour, said. flickr.com/imcomkorea for online photos. — U.S. Army Photos by Kim, Ayeon Remember these rules for more enjoyable running By Modesto C. Algarin during the winter holidays and work out of one side to let faster runners pass by. Join Leash your best friend. Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Director hibernation and into “full spring”. in your local MWR races they may be right Bringing your pooch to road races is for you and your skill level, safety, rather discouraged by most race directors, but Want to enjoy running or take it a Do your own thing. than venturing somewhere you don’t feel many of your fellow competitors won’t notch further? Than these running rules Whether you are running or racing, go comfortable or don’t know. mind too much, as long as you keep your are for you. Spring is here and this is just your own pace, in your own space. Mix it Use your buddy system if you do decide four-legged friend close. a reminder to get out and get moving up and don’t run over the same surface all to run outside the perimeter, and make sure because summer is just around the corner. the time. This will help you protect your to know your whereabouts. For your safety! There’s still plenty of time to get ready and most valuable assets: your legs! You are Army Strong. Don’t forget, get in shape for whatever it is you want to Keep it down. watch your step. There is a reason why aid accomplish during your summer fun. Know your place. Sure, talking helps pass the miles, but stations are often on both sides of crowded Here are some things to remember as Starting lines get crowded, especially not everyone wants to eavesdrop. Other race courses, so you don’t have to cut people you gear up to take your running to the when ambitious and impatient runners irritants can be loud iPods, slapping off to get to them. next level. By the way, this is the fastest and walkers start too far in front. If you footfalls, tossing or jangling keys and way to shed those extra pounds you added find yourself slowing down, pull over to beeping heart-rate monitors. – See RUNNING, Page 28 – USAG-D • PAGE 26 http://imcom.korea.army.mil AREA IV THE MORNING CALM

t News & Notes All-night Cancer Awareness Relay Lifeguard Instructor Training Become a certified American Red Cross lifeguard instructor! Volunteering event scheduled for May15-16 as an instructor brings lifesaving skills to the community. Lifeguard By Marianne Campano instructor training, including CPR for 65th Medical Brigade the professional rescuer instructor CAMP WALKER certification, lifeguarding management — Cancer is a and lifeguard instructor certification, leading cause of death around the world; will be held, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, May 4 - 8 in the United States it remains the second at Camp Walker Pool. Limited space leading cause of death. In 2008, more than available. Call 768-7993 or stop by 1,437,000 cancer cases were reported, Camp Henry American Red Cross and more than 565,000 people died of center for more information. cancer. To raise awareness, an all night cancer Open AA Meeting relay is being held at Camp Walker Field, Anyone with a sincere desire to quit Daegu on May 15. Free housing will be drinking alcohol, here’s the solution provided to those visiting Daegu from for you. Camp Carroll Chapel holds other areas. During April, individuals are an AA meeting every Monday from encouraged to form teams of 3-12 people to 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. at Camp Carroll walk, jog or run on the track throughout the Chapel Annex. night of the 15th. When not on the track, this is a wonderful opportunity to visit Protestant Women Garden Party Daegu, and enjoy the sights, shopping and The Daegu Protestant Women of activities in the area. the Chapel invite you to join us This event aims to increase awareness are currently battling cancer. Register by Many cancers can be prevented. Others for a Garden Party, Wednesday, within the military and local communities May. 6 by calling the Public Health Nurse: can be detected early in their development, April 22 at 6:15 p.m. in the Chapel of the different types of cancer, cancer 764-4819 or e-mail: simeon.smith1@ treated and cured. Let’s join together in this Fellowship Hall. Childcare provided. prevention, detection, and treatment, us.army.mil. relay event to prevent cancer, raise awareness Contact [email protected] for and to honor those who have battled, or Cancer is to a large extent avoidable. and honor those who have battled cancer. additional information.

Employment Awareness Seminar Camp Carroll Pull-Ups challenge competition Employment Awareness Seminar said it was awesome,” he added. will be held, 30 April from 9 a.m. - 3 Camp Carroll Crown Jewel Sports and p.m. at Henry’s Place, Camp Henry. Fitness Center has programmed several Family members & transitioning events opened to Soldiers and Civilians for military personnel will enhance fun and to promote a healthy way of living. your job search campaign. So meet Besides the pull-ups challenge, they also the subject matter expert and ask conducted the “Third 10-mile Ruck Sack questions. Register by April 23. For Challenge” April 11. more information, contact 768-7951 Summer is just around the corner and at Employment Readiness Program, there is still plenty of time to get ready to Army Community Services or e-mail: get in shape. It is highly recommended to [email protected] participate in such events in the future for fun, pride and fitness. For more information Discussion with Pediatrician contact the Fitness Center at 765-8287 Pediatrician David Ayer will conduct a The results of the competition are: discussion on Sex, Relationships and • 1st Place Women’s Open, Capt. Abstinence on April 19 and 26 from Cassandra Crosby, 498th CSS BN, 7 each 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Daegu American Pull-ups High School Gym. The target audience • 2nd Place Women’s Open 1st Lt. Benaz is youth (6-12th grade). Parents are Nabavian, 4-5th ADA BN BTRY, 6 each welcome! Pizza will be served. For Pull-ups more information, contact Martie • 1st Place Elite Senior’s (Men Over 40), 498th CSS BN, 1st Sgt. John D. Hooten placed first in Elite Senior’s category by completing 32 Blanton at 768-7232. John D. Hooten, 1st Sgt. 498th CSS BN, pull-ups. — U.S. Army Photo by Modesto C. Algarin 32 each Pull-ups Jewish Religious Services By Pfc. Lee, Dodam a similar event during a deployment. • 2nd Place Elite Senior’s (Men Over Every Friday evening at 7 p.m. Jewish USAG-Daegu Public Affairs “He was kind enough to share his 40), Lt. Col. Robert B. Maurio, 26 each religious service will be held at the experience so I set up a date and a few Pull-ups completed Camp Walker Chapel, Bldg. S260 CAMP CARROLL — On April 9, the months later here we were at last,” said • 1st Place Men’s Open, Maj. Shawn F. Classroom #1. The service will be Camp Carroll Sports and Fitness Center Sports, Fitness & Aquatics director Modesto Fernandez, 19th ESC, 501st SBDE S3, 20 followed by an Oneg (fellowship) with hosted the first ever pull-ups challenge C. Algarin who organized the day’s event. each Pull-ups refreshments. For information, contact competition. The idea for this event came “It’s the first time ever I don’t think anyone • 2nd Place Men’s Open Capt. Thomas Sgt. 1st Class Herve Abrams at 765- from a suggestion given by Lt. Col. Maurio., had a complaint. I would like to see much C Smith, 19th ESC, MSCK, 84th OD BN, 7737 or 010-8687-7706. DDDK commander, who had participated in more participation in the future. Like they 18 each Pull-ups

We Want Your Stories If you want to advertise any events or information for the Area IV community in the Morning Calm Weekly or Command Channel, please send an e-mail to jihey@ korea.army.mil or contact Ms. Lee by calling 768- 8513.

USAG-D • PAGE 27 APRIL 17, 2009 AREA IV http://imcom.korea.army.mil Safety Corner What’s your candle safety IQ? Candles may look nice and smell good, material. but they’re a growing fire threat in our c. When they burn down to 1/2 inch of communities. On military installations their holder or any decorative material candles became such a hazard that they d. It is okay to let candles burn out are now band from use in offices, work themselves spaces, dormitories and lodging. For all 6. Candle holders should be ______. other locations, knowing the facts about a. Pretty b. Able to tip over easily candles is a key to fire safety. c. Filled with dried flowers d. Made of Take this test and see how many material that can’t burn and is big enough questions you can answer correctly. to catch wax Good luck! 7. Almost half of home fires started by 1. Candles should be kept _____ candles begin in ______. away from things that can burn: a. The Kitchen b. The Bedroom a. A couple of inches b. One Foot c. The Living room d. The Attic c. Two Feet d. Three Feet 8. Kids and teenagers shouldn’t 2. It is okay to burn candles around be allowed to burn candles in their kids and pets. bedrooms. a. True b. False a. True b. False 3. During a power outage it is 9. It is okay to put lit candles in important to have: windows or near doorways if there is only a. Candles and Matches ready to go an occasional draft. b. Flashlights and Batteries a. True b. False c. A deck of cards and board games 10. The best way to extinguish a candle d. A combination of Candles and is to: Flashlights a. Blow on it b. Pinch the flame 4. It is alright to leave the room with your fingers c. Use a long-handled while a candle is burning if you will be candlesnuffer d. Pour water on it right back. If you have any questions about Fire a. True b. False Safety, contact your local Fire Prevention 5. When should candles be Office. For Camp Walker, Henry & George extinguished? call Mr. Sin at 768-7867, for Camp Carroll

a. When they burn down to two and Apo call Mr. Yon at 765-7190.

inches of their holder or any decorative C 10. B, 9. A, 8. B, 7. D, 6.

2. B, 3. B, 4. B, 5. A, A, 5. B, 4. B, 3. B, 2.

material. B, 1. b. When they burn down to one Answers: inch of their holder or any decorative USAG-D • PAGE 28 http://imcom.korea.army.mil AREA IV THE MORNING CALM AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS KOEZ09408722 Administrative Support Assistant YB-2 19th ESC April 17 KOEZ09368279 Supv Support Services Specialist YC-2 USAG DHR April 20 KOEZ09403015 Interdisciplinary (Social Worker/Psychologist) GS-11 Wood Medical Clinic April 21 KOEZ09400347 Risk Reduction Coordinator GS-11 USAG DHR ASAP April 21 KOEZ09419309 IT Spec (Network) GS-12 TNOSC April 22 KOEZ09425161 Family Readiness Program Asst GS-5 36th Sig Bn April 23 KOEZ09422211 Civilian Personnel Liaison YA-2 19th ESC April 23 KOEZ09293680R Interdisciplinary ; YF-00 Army Engineer Dist May 1 (Supervisory General Engineer , Architect, Civil Engineer, Supervisory Environmental Engineer, Supervisory, Mechanical Engineer, Supervisory Electrical Engineer) KOEZ09389035 Current Operations Specialist GS-11 USAG DPTMS, Cp. Carroll April 21 KOEZ09389039 Current Operations Specialist GS-12 USAG DPTMS, Cp. Carroll April 23 KOEZ09377024 Supv Transportation Specialist YC-2 837th Trans Bn, Busan April 21 NAF US CITIZEN POSITION WENAFFC09319247 District Manager NF-4 Stars & Stripes, June 1 KRNAFEZ09-002-K4-R Recreation Assistant NF-2 DFMWR, CRD, CAC June 2 KRNAFEZ090018WW Business Manager NF-4 MWR, BOD, Bowling April 23 CONTRACT N/A On-Call HR Specialist N/A MPD, Cp. Henry Until Filled PAC 16 Administrative Assistant N/A USO, Cp. Walker Until Filled N/A ACAP Counselor P/T – F/T N/A ACAP Until Filled

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

RUNNING from Page 25 Aim carefully. products. Runners tend to be forgiving of Just run for fun In Camp Walker Sports and Fitness Focus on where you aim your water or bodily functions, but there’s a limit. Remember it is not about winning, Center call 764-4800 and at Camp Carroll your spit. Be courteous of those who are but about finishing what you start! Just do Sports and Fitness Center 765-8118. around you. Dress for Your Mom it! If you are interested in finding a local Just remember, the professionals of Don’t be a Stinker Wearing appropriate clothing is race, check out your local Family, Morale, FMWR are always readily available to Unpleasant odors carry outdoors, too. It important. It is very also good to know Welfare and Recreation Sports and Fitness support you on your road to good health should go without saying, but wear clean the clothing is non–revealing when it gets program has an array of programs right and fitness. They support you in one way, clothes and limit your use of personal damp from excessive sweating. with you on mind. the right way! USAG-Y • PAGE 30 http://incom.korea.army.mil KOREAN PAGE THE MORNING CALM