DECEMBER 2018 HumphreysHumphreys VetsVets AideAide MascotMascot SMASMA VisitsVisits 2019 OPEN SEASON Dental Program Monday, November 12 – Monday, December 10, 2018 The Health Plan that Covers You Worldwide FOREIGN SERVICE BENEFIT PLAN > Generous massage therapy, > 24/7 Nurse Advice Line & acupuncture, and chiropractic benefits Health Coaching > Wellness Incentives with a > Dietary and Nutritional Counseling generous reward program > Secure online claim submission & > International coverage/convenience Electronic Funds Transmission (EFT) and emergency translation line of claim reimbursement > Low calendar year deductible for > Health Plan offered to U.S. Federal in-network and overseas providers Civilian employees www.afspa.org/fsbp This is a brief description of the features of the FOREIGN SERVICE BENEFIT PLAN (FSBP). Before making a final decision, please read the Plan’s Federal brochure (RI 72-001). All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the Federal brochure. 21.77cm X 28.77cm.indd 1 8/29/18 11:28 AM EDITOR’S LETTER B 14IA0802 Artwork# ear readership of the PULSE65, it seems hard to believe that the 2018 year has almost ended. Since we began Dthis journey of a publication highlighting all things medi- cal, dental, veterinary and public health throughout the peninsula, I would be remise if I did not take this opportunity to say thanks to my design team and publisher for without them, this would not be a successful publication. Most importantly, I would like to thank YOU – the PULSE65 readership for taking the time to pick up a copy of our magazine. Throughout the peninsula, the racks are either empty or almost depleted each and every month and for that I say THANK YOU! Continuing on with that sentiment I must take the time this month to say thanks as well as farewell. Besides the Thanksgiving holiday, November was also a time to say good bye to the Children & Scholarship & Veterans Legislation National Security & United States Force Command leadership, General Vincent Brooks and Command Sergeant Ma- Youth Programs Financial Aid & Benefits Protection of Our Flag jor Steven Peyton as well as the senior listed advisor for Eighth United States Army, Command Sergeant Major Rick Merritt. We welcome the new incoming USFK Commanding General Robert Abrams, USFK Command Sergeant Major Walter Tagalicud and 8th Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Schmidt. A special thanks this month goes out to Stars and Stripes reporter Marcus Fichtil and Capt. Kyle Hoedebecke for their contributions this month. We ask that if anyone has an interest in photography or covers an event or takes a tour or Do You Qualify family vacation to please submit to the following email: [email protected]. We are always looking to broaden our coverage. 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(Photo by William Wight, 65th Medical Brigade Pub- lic Affairs Office) 38th Parallel Symposium 34 Holiday Gift Guide 62 Family Adventures in Bhutan 40 68 6 • Pulse 65, December 2018 65th Medical Brigade Commander Col. Derek C. Cooper Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas M. Barone Public Affairs Office William Wight – Public Affairs Officer (Senior Editor) Art Director Eric Young-Seok Park Comments or submission for PULSE65 should be directed to the Senior Editor at DSN 315-737-1808 or by email at [email protected] The PULSE65 is an authorized publication for members and benefi- ciaries of the 65th Medical Brigade, published under the authority of U.S. Army Regulation 360-1. Content of this publication are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Medical Command or the 65th Medical Brigade. PULSE 65 is published every month by the Public Affairs Office, 65th Medical Brigade/USAMEDDAC-K, Unit #15281 APO, AP 96205. Editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office. PULSE65 is printed by Oriental Press, Inc. a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written contract with the Contracting Command. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. The appearance of advertis- ing in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Oriental Press, Inc. of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication should be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, user or patron. 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Oriental Press Chief Executive Officer Charles Chong Advertising Manager Chris Vaia Commercial Advertising Phone: DSN (315)738-2222 ext. 6815/ 02-6903-6815 E-mail: [email protected] Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 Contents DECEMBER 2018 Calendar 46 Perioperative Nurses Week Events in Korea 12 48 Military & Family Life Counseling Program 16 LIVE- Music & Dance 52 USAG Yongsan Appreciates Area Retirees 20 Navigating Korean Hospitals 22 Scene & Heard 60 Get To Know Your Spice Rack This Holiday Season 24 Photo News • Sharp in the Park • 135th Field Surgical Team Educate ROK Counterparts on CBPS • SMA Visits 64 Full Scale Exercise Tests Hospital Preparedness 76 Medical • 8th Army Change of Responsiblity Focus Recognizing • BAACH Thanksgiving Cold Weather • USFK Commanders Run Injuries • USFK Changes Leadership 38 The Military’s Obsession with Energy Drinks is Contributing to 80 RHC-P Supports Blood Safety PTSD, Study Finds Program in Cambodia 45 BAACH Mass Reenlistment 90 Last View 10 • Pulse 65, December 2018 Keumseong Law Corporation CALENDAR EVENTS in KOREA We, Keumseong Law Corporation, have many years of experience in helping our clients, Koreans and foreigners, who live in the Republic of Korea. 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