December 01, 2017 Published by U.S. Army IMCOM for those serving in the Republic of Korea Volume 18, lssue 3 Read the latest news from the Army in Korea online at: www.Army.mil

Humphreys opens a grand new Exchange

By Bob McElroy distance to Army Family Housing and USAG Humphreys Public Affairs Soldiers’ barracks. At the Nov. 20 grand opening, Army Vandal said the new exchange could CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – It Air Force Exchange Service general not have opened for the holidays if not open in the next six months and I’m was an event that many waited a long manager and chief executive officer for the efforts many. telling you this will be the crown jewel time to see and on Nov. 20 it hap- Tom Shull said the new exchange was “The fact that they were able to pull of overseas assignments,” Vandal said. pened–Camp Humphreys opened its more than just a store. this all together and do it in time for our And with that Vandal, Shull, AAFES new main exchange and it did not dis- “This is your gathering place, your holiday shopping is absolutely a phe- Area Manager Rick Fair, Exchange appoint the 5,000 customers who lifeline to America and we’re grateful to nomenal undertaking,” Vandal said. General Manager Stanley Young, Hum- streamed through its doors that day. take part in the joy of the holidays to “Back in March we never thought this phreys Garrison Commander Col. The new Camp Humphreys shop- celebrate with you and yours,” he said. would happen, we were talking about Scott W. Mueller and a host of others ping center is the third-largest in the Shull also praised Eighth Army com- sometime February-March timeframe.” cut the ribbon and the hundreds who world, the largest in the Pacific Region, mander Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal for Vandal said the credit goes to the waited patiently in the food court and and at 300,000 square feet is five times his efforts to open the new exchange. Humphreys garrison commander, the shopping mall streamed into the new larger than the 14-year old Exchange it “Eighth Army command team, wow, Republic of Korea Ministry of National store ready to shop. replaces. you’ve got a fearless leader for sure and Defense U.S. Relocation Office and the Business was brisk on opening day The new PX shopping center has he made it happen. We couldn’t be AAFES team who pulled it all together. Young said; the new exchange did more than 300,000 square feet of retail more pleased to be part of that part- “So absolutely, a superb job,” he said. about $600,000 in sales. By compari- space and features everything from nership, thank you sir,” Shull said. Vandal said the new PX Shopping son, the highest day for the old store electronics to clothes, housewares, lin- Vandal followed joking that the hun- Center and other new facilities to open was $100,000. ens, furniture, designer handbags, per- dreds of shoppers who filled the main in the next several months represent Sales on Black Friday, Nov. 24, went fumes, jewelry, military clothing sales, entrance and food court didn’t come to the enduring commitment the ROK even higher, topping $1.1 million, the 13 check out registers and a food court, hear him speak. and U.S. governments have toward third highest total worldwide, Young Starbucks, Krispy Kreme donuts and a “Well, good morning shoppers, I’m families, the alliance and the defense of said. Approximately 5,900 customers host of vendors. sure most of you don’t want to hear a the Republic of Korea. shopped that day. It is enhanced by plenty of parking in long-winded general officer so I’ll keep “We are proud to have this new main front of the store and is within walking this brief,” Vandal said. PX. There are other facilities that will

Inside this Issue: GARRISONS EXTRAS Gunnery Prep Page 08 USAG RED Cloud/Casey Page 04 Humphreys new PX Page 02 Retiree Appreciation Page 10 USAG Yongsan Page 10 Winter safety training Page 14 Korea Bike Tour Page 16 USAG Humphreys Page 18 Education week Page 18 Technology Unites Page 26 USAG Daegu Page 24 Daegu solar lighting tube Page 30 Page 2 MORNING CALM www.army.mil The Morning Calm Published by The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Public Affairs Office in coordination with USAG Red Cloud, USAG Yongsan and USAG Daegu Public Affairs Office USAG RED CLOUD Commander: Col. Brandon D.Newton Acting Public Affairs Officer: Franklin Fisher Writer/Editor: Franklin Fisher Public Affairs NCO: Sgt. James M. Griffin Editorial Assistant Cpl. Lee Jin-woo and Pfc. Chae Shin-woo USAG YONGSAN Commander: Col. J. Scott Peterson Public Affairs Officer: Laurri L. Garcia Command Information Officer: Elizabeth A. Pyon Editor: Sgt. Brandon J. Thomas Staff Writers: Sgt. Park Min-je, Cpl. Lee Kyoung- yoon, and Pfc. Kim, Hee-cheol USAG HUMPHREYS Commander: Col. Scott W. Mueller Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy Command Information Officer: Jim McGee Managing Editor: Clint Stone Staff Writer: Cpl. Kim, Dong Hyun Interns: Kim, Jae Woong and Lee, Ji Min USAG DAEGU Commander: Col. Robert P. Mann Public Affairs Officer: Teresa Kaltenbacher Command Information Officer: Anthony Mayne Staff Writers: Sgt. Soh, Jung-han and Pfc. Kim, Bum-joon Eighth Army commander Lt. Gen. This Army newspaper is an authorized Thomas S. Vandal said the new PX publication for members of the Department of Shopping Center and other facilities to Defense. Contents of The Morning Calm are not open in the next few months will make necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the Camp Humphreys “the crown jewel of U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or overseas assignments.” — U.S. Army Department of the Army. The editorial content of photo by Bob McElroy this biweekly publication is the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea. Circulation: 9,500 Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, 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 advertising in this publication, Army Air Force Exchange Service Executive including inserts or supplements, does not Director and Chief Executive Officer Tom Shull constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or was on hand to officially open the new Camp Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper of the products Humphreys Main Exchange Shopping Center. or service advertised. Everything advertised in At 300,000 square feet it is the third-largest this publication shall be made available for AAFES shopping center in the world. Shull said purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, the new shopping center was the community’s marital status, physical handicap, political gathering place and lifeline to America. affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the — U.S. Army photo by Bob McElroy purchaser, user or patron. If an violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy is corrected.

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Before the new Camp Submitting stories or photos to Humphreys Main Exchange The Morning Calm Biweekly opened, local Korean Send your Letters to the Managing Editor, guest dancers thrilled and Commentaries, story submissions, photos and entertained the crowd with Other items to: [email protected]. their acrobatic moves. All items are subject to editing for content and — U.S. Army photo by Bob to Insure they conform with DoD guidelines. McElroy December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 3 Page 4 MORNING CALM www.army.mil AREA I MAN ON THE STREET

Pfc. Jessica Brown, Army paralegal specialist, Pfc. Chase Combs, Multiple Launch Rocket Spc. Andre Simmons, infantryman, Company Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, System crewmember, Battery A, 2nd C, 1st Cavalry Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment, Battalion, 4th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ Cavalry Division. Division/ ROK-US Combined Division. ROK-US Combined Division.

“I go to Seoul. I like to go there because they “I go to the gym. I don’t really go off post. “I like to go sightseeing. The main one that have lots of shops and cool things. They have The gym is a good stress reliever and it helps is my favorite to go to is Seoul Tower. I like this place in Myeong-dong where you can get a me improve on everything that I do.” going to Seoul Tower because you can basically 2-foot high ice-cream cone. It doesn’t melt very see the whole city from the tower. They fast. And that’s something that you don’t see in have really good restaurants and the view is the States very often.” breathtaking.”

Our Question: “On the weekend or whenever else you have time, are there any places in Korea that you especially like going to, and if so, where are they and what things do you like about them? ” U.S. Army photos by Sgt. James M. Griffin

Spc. Son Cheon-Se, combat medic, Pfc. Deanglo Harris, rocket artillery fire Pfc. Edward Charameda, wheeled vehicle Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 6th direction specialist, Battery A, 6th Battalion, mechanic, 61st Support Maintenance Company, Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery, 35th Air 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Defense Artillery Brigade, Eighth Army. Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-US Combined ROKUS Combined Division. Division.

“I like to go to Myeong-dong because “Mount Soyosan has been my favorite “I like to go to Gangnam because it has the they have really big malls, I enjoy place to go so far. To be honest, I am Coex Mall and the aquarium. I especially like shopping and I enjoy eating at the many actually afraid of heights. But, when I the aquarium, because I have always been restaurants there with my girlfriend.” climbed that mountain I felt empowered. interested in aquatic life. I love to fish. So, Because of that, I decided to go to Air being able to go see Asian fish is really cool.” Assault School.” December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 5 Page 6 MORNING CALM www.army.mil December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 7 Page 8 MORNING CALM www.army.mil

A SIGN OF WIN- TER’S APPROACH: GETTING OUT THE SALT BOXES

On Camp Casey in Dongducheon Nov. 15, a work crew from U.S. Army Garrison Area 1 Directorate TANKS OF 1st of Public Works drops off a box that will be used to store salt for use during the fast-approaching winter. They were one of many crews that set out 100 salt boxes that day at buildings on Area I camps, including Camp Casey and Camp Hovey in Dongducheon and CAVALRY DIVISION Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu. The boxes will contain bags of salt that building managers can draw on to spread on walkways as a safety measure against winter slips and falls. Setting out salt boxes is one of numerous steps DPW takes to prepare Area I for PREPARE FOR winter. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. James M. Griffin UPCOMING GUNNERY

An M1A2 Abrams tank of Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment QUALIFICATION rumbles forward Nov. 13 during a Situ- ational Training Exercise at a training range in Paju. The STX allows tank crews to hone the skills they will put to the test in an up- coming gunnery qualification. The battalion is part of the 1st Cavalry Division’s 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, which is on a nine- month Korea rotation as part of the 2nd Infan- try Division/ ROK-US Combined Division. – U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Patrick Eakin December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 9 Page 10 MORNING CALM www.army.mil The annual Retiree Appreciation Day

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan U.S. Eighth Army commander Lt. Gen. Chaplain Lt. Col. Terrell Jones Thomas Vandal speaks to on looking presents an award to Sgt. veterans and soldiers during Retiree Maj. (Retired) Christopher Appreciation Day in Yongsan Nov. 18. Vaia during the Prayer Break- Retiree Appreciation Day is a way to give fast at the Dragon Hill Lodge back to the U.S. veterans and their in Yongsan Nov. 18. The families. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Prayer Breakfast preceded Sidney Perry the annual Retiree Apprecia- tion Day. – U.S. Army photo U.S. Forces Korea com- by Pfc. Sidney Perry mander Gen. Vincent Brooks and Command Sgt. Maj. Steven Payton shows appreciation to the service members for their part in the success of the Retiree Appreciation Day event in Yongsan Nov. 18. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sidney Perry

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Chaplain Lt. Col. Terrell Jones joins in singing the Army song during the Retiree Appreciation Day Nov. 18 in Yongsan. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sidney Perry Best Volunteers of the Quarter recognized by Garrison U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Command team recognized Volunteers of the 4th Quarter nominees: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane Brasher, Myra Garcia, Mael Kim, Jayme De La Fuente, Kimber- ly Harden, Kang, Shin-baek, and Robert L. Ferguson, Nov. 8, at the South Post Chapel. The Volunteer of the Quarter honor went to Kang, Shin-baek, who has assisted many different program managers at ACS. – U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Park, Min-je December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 11 Page 12 MORNING CALM www.army.mil Thanks giving U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Chaplain Lt. Col. Terrell Jones and the Yongsan Library staffs Story hour serve special Thanksgiving meal and refreshment to children and their parents after the story hour finished. – U.S. Army photo by Sgt. U.S. Army Garrison Park, Min-je Yongsan Commander Col. J. Scott Peterson reads a storybook to dren to develop their children during the 2017 Thanksgiving reading habits and early story hour, Nov. 4, at literacy,” said Esther Kim, the Yongsan Library. Yongsan Library supervisory – U.S. Army photo by librarian. “It was an excellent Sgt. Park, Min-je opportunity for the USAG Yong- trat- san community children and their parents to ed by Jef- meet with Col. and Mrs. Peterson, while cel- fery Ebbeler, and ebrating Thanksgiving in the library with “A Turkey for Thanksgiving,” by Eve Bunting By Sgt. Park, Min-je other military families.” and illustrated by Diane de Groat. USAG Yongsan Public Affairs The event kicked off with welcome re- A special Thanksgiving meal and refresh- marks by Kim and an invocation by USAG ments followed the reading, served by the USAG YONGSAN - The U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Chaplain Lt. Col. Terrell Jones. The Chaplain, library staff and volunteers. Yongsan Library hosts the 2017 Thanksgiving Eighth Army Band Woodwind Quintet In December, the library will continue to Story hour, Nov. 4, at the Yongsan Library, joined the program to provide cheerful mu- provide other special programs including inviting USAG Yongsan Commander Col. J. sic, further stimulating children’s creativity. Christmas Storyhour and the Christmas Ball Scott Peterson and his spouse to read stories Peterson read two picture books to a young Clay Craft. Call the Yongsan Library at (DSN) to more than 80 children and their parents. engaged audience: “One is a feast for mouse: 723-7380, or check the official USAG Yong- “We designed the event to encourage chil- a Thanksgiving Tale,” by Judy Cox and illus- san Facebook for more details.x USAG Yongsan’s way of celebrating Thanksgiving

Turkey-trot 5K Run took place Nov.18, in front of the Yongsan Collier Community Fitness Center. Families and friends participated together to celebrate Thanksgiving in spite of the cold weather. – U.S. Army photo by Spc. David Garcia

Thanksgiving Luncheon Turkey-trot 5K Run

The USAG Yongsan Unit Ministry Team hosted the Thanksgiving Prayer Luncheon, Nov. 16, at the Yongsan Main Post Club. The luncheon provided music performed by the 8th Army Band Brass Quintet and RSO KATUSA Soldiers while guests enjoyed their thanksgiving meal. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kim, Hee-cheol December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 13

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By Cpl. Lee, Kyoung-yoon hours of exposure to freezing tem- USAG Yongsan Public Affairs peratures. Trench foot is a cold weather injury that results from USAG YONGSAN - The U.S. Army Garrison Yong- long exposure to wet conditions in san Safety Office hosted the first fall and winter safe- damp socks and boots. The damp- ty training of fiscal year 2018 Nov. 2, at the Yongsan ness softens the skin, resulting in Multi-Purpose Training Facility. This training is tissue loss and it becomes vulnera- mandatory for all Service members, Civilians and ble to infection. Frostbite occurs KATUSAs. The training focuses on weather prepara- when all layers of the skin freeze, tion, in particular risk management, cold weather turning red with blisters and, in injury prevention, and safe winter driving. worst cases, effectively causing the Risk management is the first and foremost strate- skin to die and turn black. Hypo- gy used to minimize, monitor, and control the possi- thermia occurs when extreme heat Ralph Moore, USAG Casey/Yongsan and Area I/II safety manager bility of accidents during the fall and winter season. is lost in the body, bringing the body talks about ladder safety during the fall/winter safety training. – U.S. In general, it is like having insurance with the ability temperature to under 95 degrees Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas to prevent accidents from happening. This proce- Fahrenheit. dure warns people to stop and think before they act. These cold weather injuries can Most importantly, they should install snow tires in Preventing burst water pipes in advance can be a be easily prevented by following several precautions. case of slippery roads. On the road drivers must great example of risk management during the fall It is essential to always keep the body warm. Contin- drive slowly and triple the distance between their car and winter season. For example, freezing tempera- uous movement exercises the big muscles, generat- and the car in front of them. For braking, gentle tures during the winter often means frozen and vul- ing heat. Avoiding tobacco products is also helpful pressure is recommended as sudden actions might nerable water pipes. One water pipe can cause more as tobacco decreases blood circulation. Drinking lead to a tire skid. Occasionally, drivers may run into than $5,000 in water damage. It is important to edu- warm liquids and sugar can produce energy, which black ice, which is a dull sheen on the road. In this cate the public on how to prevent this accident. helps the body generate heat. Moving to warm areas, case, drivers should not panic. Any excessive cruise There are various cold weather injuries resulting having proper clothing, changing out of damp socks control and sudden movements will worsen the sit- from blisters, frostbite and hypothermia. Blisters oc- into dry socks are all ways to ensure a safe winter. uation. Drivers should gently steer in the direction cur in cold and wet temperatures above freezing. The Extra attention is needed when driving on frozen of the skidding of the rear of the vehicle. most commonly affected areas are the ears, nose, fin- roads during the winter. Before the weather turns, For more information on winter safety, please con- gers and toes, causing skin to get red, hot, itchy and drivers should winterize their vehicles by checking tact the USAG-Yongsan Safety Office at DSN 738- become numb. It can easily happen within a few the battery status, hazard lights, heaters, and brakes. 7206.x Happy Birthday, Marines

In front of the U.S. Forces Korea Headquarters Nov. 8, Marines assigned to U.S. Marine Forces Korea give a history lesson of the proud Marine Corps as they celebrate their 242nd birthday. The ceremony kicked off by performances from the Republic of Korea’s Marine Corps Band and Ceremonial Drill Team followed by speeches given by U.S. Marines and ROK Marines clothed in historical uniforms starting from the Revolutionary War to the modern-day Marine. The ceremony concluded with the traditional cutting of the cake by guest speaker Maj. Gen. James Lukeman, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea’s commander, along with the oldest Marine present retired Warrant Officer George V. Lampman, 90, and the youngest Marine present, LCPL Marcus Whited, 19. – U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman and Pfc. Lee, Won-Jun December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 15 Page 16 MORNING CALM www.army.mil

Four Rivers Bicycle Trail renews passion for Long-distance Bike touring

One of the many red booths along the path where you can update your passport with the proper stamps for that location.

Many colorfully-lighted tunnels, which are part of a converted railroad bed, have been incorporated into the bike path. was slow going for a while and despite the summit fog the scenery was beautiful. The sun was an Day one near the start of the Four didn’t show its bright face that day, except exhilarating Rivers Cycling Path on the Han River in for a very few times. It was well after 10 a.m. decent. After reaching the Seoul. before it warmed up. I arrived at Sangmo, bottom, the trail entered into a lovely which looked like it would have been a park followed by the Sangju Bicycle learned more about Korea’s bicycle trail very nice place to stay, and a spa town to Museum, a must see for someone on a system, all with the thought of a long ride boot, with relaxing hot springs. Having long bicycle journey. The entry fee was across this picturesque country in the only ridden 88 kilometers thus far, I 1,000 won and the museum had hundreds back of my mind. decided to push on. I also knew that two of bikes on display and information about In early September, I decided it was very long hills were ahead of me and the history and development of the bicycle. time for me to ride the 630-kilometer decided I’d rather get them over with at Soon after reaching the top, the trail Seoul-to-Busan “Four Rivers Trail.” the end of the day instead of at the start of passed through a park, which was Story and photos By Without a set schedule or hotel the next. The first steep hill was about 2 followed by the Sangju Bicycle Museum – Jim McGee reservations, I packed my bicycle panniers 1/2 kilometers long with a beautiful- a must see for someone on a long bicycle USAG Humphreys Public Affairs with clothes, toiletries, tools and a few exhilarating descent. A while later as I journey. The entry fee was 1,000 won and other necessities including my Korean approached the base of the next five- the museum was quite interesting with Upon graduating from college in 1985, I bicycle passport and began my journey. kilometer hill, I met two Korean cyclists. hundreds of different bikes on display. signed up for a July 4th weekend event On previous bicycle tours I’ve usually They referred to the upcoming hill as the These bikes all revolve around the history called the “Ride Across Massachusetts,” mixed where I stayed each night between “hill of pain,” and they weren’t and development of the bicycle. from Great Barrington on the state’s camping with a tent and sleeping bag and exaggerating. Doing it at the end of the Several kilometers after leaving the western border, to Gloucester, about 40 the luxury of hotels, this time I decided to day I was able to power through it to the museum, I encountered hundreds of miles north of Boston on the Atlantic coast. pack lighter and stay in hotels. top and enjoy the thrilling descent down cyclists participating in a mountain bike I had recently purchased a new road bike the other side. It was the longest hill on race and festival. Part of their course was for about $225 and although I had never Sept. 22. Day 1 Seoul-Gulam-Ri. 115 the ride thus far and was eight-to-ten on the trail I was riding, but fortunately cycled more than a few miles around town, kilometers (71.5 miles) percent grade the whole way. Although I they were going in the opposite direction. I thought a 190-mile, three-day organized Waking up at 4 a.m. to catch the 5:20 didn’t know it at the time, the near vertical While taking a short break around 2 p.m. ride through New England sounded like a a.m. train to Seoul, I seriously questioned climbs were still a day or two away. I two retired couples from New Zealand great challenge and a lot of fun. my sanity as I took stock of the dark and arrived in a little town called Gyochon-Ri stopped for a break as well. I encountered From the first day in Great Barrington chilly autumn morning. I arrived at about 5:30 p.m., and found a bicycle- them several more times on the trail that on the New York border, the camaraderie Noranjin train station about 7 a.m. and friendly motel for 30,000 won. There are afternoon. We talked for a while about with other cyclists, feeling of cycled two kilometers to the trail along many hotels along the way that cater to the trail and the many wonderful people accomplishment and sheer joy of riding the Han River in Seoul. I was excited and cyclists allowing you to bring your bike we’d encountered along the way. 60-75 miles a day through the New slightly nervous, but the ever-warming into your room or the hotel lobby where it I cycled a few more kilometers to the England countryside, I knew that bicycling sun and beautiful trail quickly will be safe and protected from bad city of Waegwan, just north of Daegu, and would become a life-long passion. transformed my trepidation into weather. checked into a motel that cost 48,000 I’ve done many tours since then, ranging exhilarating cycling and I covered 50 The first thing I do after checking in won. This was the first love motel on this from 200-mile weekend rides to a month- kilometers by 10 a.m. For those of you who after a day’s ride is to hand wash my trip and for an extra 10,000 won I got a very long 2,000-mile journey through Japan. might be considering riding this trail, clothes so I can let them dry as long as nice VIP suite. The New Zealand couples I I’ve discovered that each new adventure is know that it is well marked and there are possible in hopes they’ll be dry in the met earlier in the day talked about staying just as exciting as the last one was. The plenty of convenience stores and rest morning. Washing clothes every night almost exclusively at love motels because ability to travel vast distances powered by stops for the first 70 kilometers. Much of saves on the weight and cargo space that they were inexpensive and easy to find. my two legs is an incredible feeling. this section of trail is on old railroad beds would be taken up with excess clothing. I’ve met strangers who have invited me converted to bike paths so there are many Sept. 25, Day 4 Waegwan-Gyenae-Ri into their homes on numerous occasions well-lit tunnels and scenic bridges during Sept. 24, Day 3 Gyochong-Ri- 134.5 kilometers (83.6 miles) just because I was traveling by bicycle. the first 100 kilometers. Waegwan 131 kilometers (81.4 miles) This was the warmest morning thus far There are difficult days due to terrain or I stopped in the small village of Gulam- It was another cool morning with a lot of and the first time I didn’t need to wear a weather when I feel less than enthusiastic Ri about 3 p.m. after cycling 115 kilometers fog but I made pretty good time cycling long-sleeved shirt. Although it had only about cycling but I wake up each morning and got a room for 40,000 won. Just outside through the country roads and farm fields. been a few days, being significantly refreshed and excited to ride regardless of of town, I passed a large field where Korean At the first passport stamp location, I met a further south, the weather change was how difficult the previous day was. Some soldiers with armored vehicles and tanks family from Sydney, Australia--a husband very noticeable. About two hours into my of the most enjoyable times in my life were conducting an exercise. They waved and wife with their teenage son and ride, I missed a turn and a Korean man have been when I was miles from nowhere and posed as I took a few pictures. Several daughter. They had also started their raced up to me and asked if I was going to alone on my bike. hours later those same tanks and armored bicycle journey in Seoul, but we’re going to Busan. When I acknowledged that I was, Shortly after moving to Pyeongtaek, vehicles rolled through town kicking up the east coast to cycle the northeastern he informed me that I needed to turn South Korea in June 2015, I heard about dust and making a lot of noise. It was a trail. A few kilometers later, I encountered around. I probably would have found out the network of bicycle trails that connect pretty impressive site. a very steep hill that I read about in a cyclist soon enough on my own, but it was almost every part of this country. It had blog. This 30 percent grade was impossible extremely kind of him and very typical of been several years since my last long Sept. 23. Day 2 Gulam-Ri Gyochon- to ride and extremely-difficult to walk up, the kindness I encountered along the way distance tour but the thought of cycling Ri 117 kilometers (72.7 miles) especially while pushing a bike. Even the from strangers. through Korea rekindled my passion for I enjoy getting an early start when I ride. cyclists with no gear walked their bikes up It was my best riding day thus far as I two-wheeled adventure. My excitement Undeterred by a cool, hazy, foggy this seemingly-unsurmountable obstacle. completed 73 kilometers by noon. The day grew as I started doing day trips and morning, I was on the road by 7:20 a.m. It The reward for the tough ascent to the was very hot and the trail was flat for the December 01, 2017 MORNING CALM Page 17

Seoul

There were many things to see along the Four Rivers Cycling Road including these ROK Army soldiers taking a moment to pose for a photo during their training exercise.

Busan Two retired New Zealand couples take a break at one of the many passport stamp rest locations. A steep climb and a well deserved break at a Buddhist temple compound on day four.

Over the course of 600 kilometers, the cycling path traversed many parks and fields. This beautiful flower field was near the village of Gyenae-ri just 100 kilometers from Busan. first 80 kilometers but it got incredibly hilly and I began to feel like I was cycling in the French Alps. Food and water are scarce on portions Cool, foggy and of the trail, with towns or villages being peaceful mornings are few and far between. I ran out of food and quite common during early came close to running out of water. My Autumn. advice is to always stock up on extra food and water when you can for those swallowed a few. I found a resource-scarce areas you are bound to decent hotel in Gyenae-Ri encounter along the way. that only cost 30,000 won. That day also had the roughest sections Once again I was permitted to bring of trail thus far; there were some great my bike into the room, which is very safe I proudly areas, but in others the trail was almost and convenient. My top speed of the day display my bicycle nonexistent. The hills weren’t long but was a dangerously-exhilarating 73 Busan shortly passport at the final stop in Busan they were incredibly steep with 13-to-18 kilometers per hour. Like I said before, big after noon. I arrived at kilometer marker 633. percent grades. climbs usually come with big descents. at the final passport stamp In the early afternoon as I rode through booth location and the end of the a valley, I heard beautiful Buddhist Sept. 26, Day 5 Gyenae-Ri-Busan 116 Korean portion of the journey. Despite chanting in the distance. It grew louder as kilometers (72.1 miles) the trip to that point measuring only 615 the trail brought me up a hill and into a Korea total 615 kilometers (382.1 miles) kilometers, it felt like a huge terminal. From there I would take an Buddhist temple compound where I On my final day of cycling in Korea, I accomplishment. overnight ferry to Shimonoseki, Japan. spent a little time wandering around. The woke at 6 a.m. and departed before 7:30 I went to the certification building and I went on to cycle 1,400 kilometers (870 trail through the temple grounds to the a.m. The weather was a little cool but still handed my passport to the attendant who miles) through Kyushu, Japan, which is a top of the hill was incredibly steep and warm enough to cycle without a long- inspected it to make sure I had all the story for another time. My 17-day, 2,000 difficult to ride. The ups and downs sleeved shirt. There was intermittent early proper stamps. He then affixed several kilometer (1,243-mile) tour of Korea and continued throughout the afternoon and morning fog and haze, but it eventually silver and gold seals on a few of the pages Japan, like all of my previous bicycle tours, some of the hills were pretty intense. cleared and became very hot before late and congratulated me for my was life affirming. The many wonderful Despite the exhausting climbs, I was able morning. I made very good time and achievement. I filled out some additional people I met along the way, beautiful to cycle almost 135 kilometers for the day. cycled some beautiful sections of trail on paperwork for them to send an official scenery, incredible food, challenging During my last hour of riding, I passed this final leg to Busan. The terrain was certificate in the mail. terrain and the sense of accomplishment through a beautiful park covered with mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The Although my tour of “Four Rivers is something I’ll remember for the rest of flower fields. At the far end, a small picturesque trail followed a river almost Cycling Path” was over, I was excited about my life. festival was taking place. In these fields the entire way. the second half of my adventure that and on the trail were millions of gnats. At Excited to reach my destination, my awaited me in Japan. After departing the To view a short video highlight of the one point as I rode through a thick swarm, average speed was between 25 and 30 final location, I left the trail that had been Korea and Japan ride, please check out the the gnats blanketed me and stuck to my kilometers per hour (16-19 miles per hour) my guide road during the last five days link below. sweaty body. While my sunglasses much faster than previous days. I cycled and rode about 15 kilometers through protected my eyes, I may have inhaled or hard and fast and was at the outskirts of Busan to reach the international ferry port https://vimeo.com/242831580 Page 18 MORNING CALM www.army.mil

Humphreys celebrates Army Education Week with seminars, information and success stories

Story and photo By Bob McElroy USAG Humphreys Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea – The Camp Humphreys Education Center hosted a week filled with knowledge, opportunities and success stories to commemorate American Education Week Nov. 13-17 here. This year’s theme: “Army Continuing Education: Achieving Academic Excellence While Serving” reflects the education center’s philosophy of providing maximum opportunities for Soldiers, Civilians and Families. American Education Week dates back nearly 100 years. It began as a combined initiative of the American Legion veterans group and the Na- tional Education Association. Concerned that 25 percent of World War I draftees were illiterate, the Legion and NEA met to determine how to gain public support for education. Conventions from both organizations adopted resolutions of support to raise public awareness of the importance of education and, on Dec. 4, 1921, the first American Education Week occurred. In the years that fol- lowed other government and private organizations, e.g. the U.S. Depart- ment of Education, the national PTA, American Federation of Teachers, etc. joined the effort as co-sponsors. American Education Week is always the week before Thanksgiving. Education Week offered many opportunities for everyone to learn more about what the Education Center offers to the community. Several Soldiers, including featured speaker Master Sgt. Akinola Oladipo of U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys headquarters, offered their success stories. In each case the Soldier stressed the need to be determined, dedicated and resilient. Editor’s note--See follow-on article detailing Soldier stories. The center hosts three on-post schools: Troy University, University of Maryland University College-Asia, and Embry Riddle Aeronautical Uni- versity with degrees ranging from associates to masters. Additionally the Education Center has a National Testing Center that hosts the College Level Examination Program testing and proctoring third-party exams. The current term has begun, the next term is sched- uled for January 2018. American Education Week at the Humphreys Education Center also featured a variety of workshops and briefings lined up for the event: Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Officer Candidate School, Army Medical Department opportunities, the Warrant Officer Program, transition services, Veterans Administra- tion and Army Community Service. x

Geraldine W. Hicks, director of the Humphreys Army Education Center, offered cake to those who attended the opening ceremony for American Education Week 2017. December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 19 Page 20 MORNING CALM www.army.mil

“Soldier success stories show how each achieved academic excellence ”

As soon as she arrived at Camp Humphreys English visited the Humphreys Education Center. She spoke with counselors and did everything she needed to raise her GT score. Came to the education center as soon as she came to Korea. Did everything she needed to do, studied hard and raised her GT score to 126. English said that she’s still interested in earning an officer’s commission but is not sure OCS is the path to Master Sgt. Akinola Oladipo was the featured speaker at Oladipo calls his philosophy Three Ds that equal 12 As. take. the opening of American Education Week at the Camp He said this philosophy helped him earn 12 A grades in his I still want to be a commissioned officer but, with my Humphreys Army Education Center. Oladipo stressed the college courses. medical background, I’m not sure I want to be an officer importance of education for career progression and “Determination: if you want to do something you have who can be placed anywhere, she said. quality of life. to be determined to do it. When you wake up with English said she will explore other paths to commission determination you go to bed with satisfaction every day.” and may go into the Army’s Physical Therapy career field. “Dedication: dedicate time to do everything you want to As she closed her remarks, English shared some do,” he said. “Make education one of those things you wisdom she’s gained along the way. Story and photo By Bob McElroy dedicate time to.” Always have a plan for your life, my mom stressed going USAG Humphreys Public Affairs “Discipline: have the discipline to study when others are to college. I’ve had a plan since middle school. playing.” English said that while having a plan is important one CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea - Each year the Camp “Devotion: when someone is devoted, they will devote must be flexible in the face of change. She said that she Humphreys Army Education Center hosts American time to something. If you’re not, you won’t do it.” never expected to join the military but things changed in Education Week. The event features a wealth of Oladipo said everyone should take advantage of the her life and led her to it. She is glad she did and enjoys it. information, seminars and opportunities for community education opportunities the Army offers through the Next, English said to expect delays and roadblocks to members to learn about what the center offers as well as education center. He said the Army has paid for your progress because it prepares you for when you the chance to enhance their education. everything with respect to his education. encounter them. This year’s theme: “Army Continuing Education: “Why not take the advantage? 60 percent of the people “If you expect it, you can pick up and move forward,” Achieving Academic Excellence While Serving” reflects who join the Army joined for college but 90 percent never she said. the education center’s philosophy of providing maximum go. Do you know why? Because they didn’t do a single Next for English is sacrifice; be willing to sacrifice to get opportunities for Soldiers, Civilians and Families. class while they were in. You have to get in the habit of what you want. Three Soldiers spoke during the week and shared their doing something, even if it’s one class per semester, that Discipline. To succeed one must be disciplined, whether success stories, the first Master Sgt. Akinola Oladipo, will get the ball rolling,” Oladipo said. it’s studying, working, attending class, etc. Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, stressed Before you know it, little by little you will have a degree. “If you aren’t you won’t get what you want,” English said. that education is within reach for everyone who was A year from now I don’t want you to say ‘I wish I had Finally, English advised tenacity and persistence. determined, dedicated and had the discipline to stick started today.’ I’m not tell you it will be easy but I’m telling “Never give up, you’re never too old to do what you want with it. you at the end of the day it will be well worth the effort,” to do,” she concluded. “Twenty years ago I joined the military, for money, for he said. The next Soldier success story came from Spc. Benjamin college. My intention was to do four years and get out,” he Thursday was the day for two other Soldiers to shine Ziegler who enlisted in the Army to become a pilot. Soon said. and share their educational success stories. though, he learned that his GT of 96 was too low to Oladipo enlisted in the Infantry and soon found he had Spc. Madinah English, 501st Signal Company, came to qualify. little personal time for anything, especially college given the Army from a civilian career as an athletic trainer with And so he visited the Education Center and asked for his busy schedule of field training, rotations and other a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (Sports Medicine) help. duties. from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree The staff also signed him up for the Test of Adult Basic “I went to education center and signed up for college in Health and Human Performance. Education. The results were disappointing to him. and in my first two years it was really, really difficult, we After she graduated from college English worked as an “I tested in math at the sixth-grade level and reading at went to the field a lot and I had to drop out of classes.” athletic trainer, a physical therapist and taught athletic the ninth grade level,” Ziegler said. Oladipo found a solution to his busy schedule when the training for several years. But she knew she needed a Ziegler signed up for the Basic Skills Education Program Army unveiled E Army U, an E-learning program the change. to raise his scores. Army created to provide Soldiers the opportunity to earn “I was burnt out from doing all that, so I enlisted to have The people were great, they focused on math and a degree by taking classes online from any location at any another career without going into debt, I had student English, reading comprehension,” Ziegler said. “I took a time. loan debt still to pay from masters studies,” English said. “I TABE test after and raised all my scores to a twelfth-grade He signed up for E Army U and over the years earned an wanted to get another skill set without going into debt.” level.” associate’s degree, two bachelor’s degrees—one in English said that because she has a degree she was Ziegler felt he was ready to test to see if his GT score was accounting, the other in business administration—and a geared toward Officer Candidate School but while in higher. The education center staff counseled patience and dual master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and basic training she learned her GT score of 109 was too low recommended he take some practice tests before the real Human Resources Management. to get into OCS—she needed a 110. She took the test again one. “Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do it,” Oladipo and her score dropped to 99. “I took two Armed Forces Classification Test practice said. “I did all that through deployments, through Not dissuaded, English decided to wait until she tests, then real one and thought: ‘I bombed it’ but they National Training Center rotations, even while being a finished Advanced Individual Training and then work on said ‘No,’ you got a 115. I couldn’t believe it, I was so first sergeant at Fort Benning, Georgia.” raising her GT score. excited.” x December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 21 Page 22 MORNING CALM www.army.mil U.S. Forces Korea honors Veterans on Nov. 11

U.S. Army photos by Bob McElroy Veterans Day honors U.S. military veterans who have USAG Humphreys Public Affairs served and continue to serve. It began on Nov. 11, 1918 as Armistice Day, to commemorate the end of World War I. CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – U.S. Forces Korea The United States renamed the holiday Veterans Day in commander Gen. Vincent K. Brooks led the first USFK 1954. Veterans Day Observance at the Eighth Army Memorial Previous years’ ceremonies were held at the memorial on Nov 11 here. He was joined by senior Republic of Korea in Yongsan. When Eighth Army moved to Camp Hum- military personnel and the leadership of a number of vet- phreys in July their memorial was moved too. It stands erans groups; all placed flower tributes on the memorial. behind Eighth Army Headquarters building.

U.S. Forces Korea commander Gen. The U.S. Forces Korea Honor Guard stood Camp Humphreys Scouts were one of several Vincent K. Brooks delivered a brief speech tall on the Eighth Army Memorial during groups to place commemorative flowers on extolling the service and sacrifice of the Veterans Day observance Nov. 11. The the Eighth Army Memorial. Veterans past and present. Members of memorial came to Camp Humphreys when the Republic of Korea Army as well as the Eighth Army Headquarters relocated several veterans groups joined him. here in July.

Soldier Spotlight Cavalry Trooper followed in father’s footsteps Editor’s Note — 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, based at Fort Hood, Texas is in the midst of a nine-month rotational assignment to Korea. While here they are based at Camp Humphreys. This brief comes courtesy of the brigade’s Facebook page.

This week we meet Spc. Joe Harris, an 11B (Infantryman) from Company C, 1st Battalion, 9th Calvary Regiment. Harris hails from Erie, Pennsylvania where he grew up by Lake Erie. Harris serves as the gunner for his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He joined the Army to follow in the footsteps of his father. “My dad was a Veteran and I was 27 and felt like I was running out of time to be a Veteran myself. I just said to myself that I was going to join now.” His hobbies include fishing, crafts and painting. He enjoys the many lakes Texas has to offer as it reminds him of growing up on Lake Erie. “I just completed FAST Class to raise my GT score. I am looking at other MOS’s such as Military Intelligence,” Harris said of his short-term goals in the Army. “I don’t want to get out of Army until I complete a (college) degree.” Harris enjoys the combined training with the Republic of Korea Army Soldiers. “When I joined the Army, I never thought I would be in the position I am now. There are thousands of Soldiers here (in Korea) but only a few are actually picked to be here right now.” December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 23 Page 24 MORNING CALM www.army.mil

Inside view of the U.S. Army Materiel Support Command - Korea warehouse at Camp Carroll installed with solar tube lighting system.

being considered,” said Seo. Last year, about one percent of Camp Carroll’s total energy was utilized through solar tube lighting systems. Though it seems to be a small percentage, it shows great potential for the project to grow and expand. It is anticipated that about $80,000 per year is saved through this project. The cost of the project depends on the size of the building but the actual cost can range from $30,000 to $450,000 per building. “Solar tubes definitely have a lot of benefits. When we first took the project, most buildings that we retrofitted with solar tubes had very poor light. They were utilizing really inefficient light bulbs, and they had mercury, Fifth of an ongoing series about environmental initiatives at USAG Daegu which is fairly hazardous to human health,” said Seo. “Therefore, we got rid of all the light bulbs and put in the new solar tubes which made the place environmentally-friendly as well giving us a higher safety rating. Also, after the light bulbs had been Solar tube lighting system is changed, workers were pleased with the lighting conditions. We can save energy costs as well.” Solar tube lighting does have its drawbacks. For shining achievement for example, when it’s cloudy, the solar tubes are nonfunctional because if there’s no sun, there’s no light being funneled through. So, the energy team decided to set up regular LED lights in the buildings to USAG Daegu Energy Team compensate for days with low light. The problem they experienced in the first couple of years was that some people would turn on the LED lights even though it was By Intern Bok, So-jeong and distribute the sunlight to the interior spaces,” said sunny outside. USAG Daegu Public Affairs Joshua J. Seo, garrison energy manager. “Therefore, we “To solve the problem, we put in control sensors. If put in a large solar tube which is a physical tube on the it’s bright enough, the other lights will turn off USAG DAEGU, South Korea – We consume a lot of roof, but it’s not connected to any utility systems. There automatically. But then, it’s a pricy project compared to energy because it’s an essential part of day to day life; is a technology and lighting mechanism in every solar others. So, that could be another drawback. However, it we can’t live without it. However, excessive use of energy tube. Finally, we can make inner spaces bright without definitely fits our requirement to meet both renewable sources such as oil, coal and gas are taking a toll on the using the electricity.” energy and green technology,” mentioned Seo. planet. In an effort to slow the damage and preserve the DPW took on this project to meet the Army The energy team has been highly successful with the environment, many countries are trying to identify and requirement for renewable energy and green solar tube lighting project, meeting the Army’s develop alternative energy. Sunlight is one of the technology (eco-friendly energy products). Considering requirements for green technology and complying with renewable energy sources many are considering. the land size of the garrison as well as the geographical Installation Management Command regulations for The United States Army Garrison Daegu Directorate location, the DPW energy team discovered that other renewable energy and green initiatives. In 2017, the of Public Works has joined in the quest and is currently solar-based projects cost too much money, but the solar garrison energy team received the Secretary of the working on renewable energy projects using sunlight. tube is a relatively inexpensive product that serves as a Army Award for Best Energy Conservation, proving The solar tube lighting program began in 2014 as a nice alternative solution for other renewable energy they are the best in their field. green, renewable energy project. It harnesses natural projects. “Renewable energy is great and fancy, but we still sunlight through pipes and uses it to brighten interior “We’re going to have six buildings more that are being have to be mindful about our habits and behaviors spaces without using electricity or light bulbs. As of installed. It will be completed in July or August, 2018. toward energy and water usage,” said Seo. “We believe today, there are eight buildings outfitted with solar By the end of next summer, we will have a total of 14 everyone’s small attention makes big a difference to our tubes at Camp Carroll, and six more due to receive projects. But after those projects are completed, we have overall energy and waste reduction. We certainly hope installations. a plan to get a few more buildings that are suitable to everyone is in with making USAG Daegu a greener “We basically utilize natural sunlight on sunny days put up solar tubes. At least four more buildings are community to live and work.” x December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 25 Page 26 MORNING CALM www.army.mil Sgt. Maj. Ramon Inciriaga, the former senior enlisted advisor for the Korean Service Corps Battalion, Materiel Support Command-Korea, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command stands next to his wife, Amanda O. Inciriaga during a retirement ceremony held in his honor Nov. 2 at United States Army Garrison Yongsan, Seoul, Korea. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Tommy Spitzer

Technology connects Military family on Special day

By Sgt. 1st Class Vincent Abril On the day of one Soldier’s special cer- this new technology, my dad and my kids and Intern Kim, Un-chong emony, a popular application commonly were able to see the 17 companies in my 19th ESC Public Affairs used on computers and smart phones, battalion standing behind, supporting me, helped bridge the gap of Family separation. and they saw the importance of such a sig- USAG DAEGU, South Korea- In today’s “Unbeknownst to me, my wife made nificant event.” busy and bustling world, people are often prior coordination with my kids and my Inciriaga’s wife, Amanda O. Inciriaga, or- unable to attend the significant life events battalion commander to have loved ones chestrated the surprise with the help of the of family members or friends. This is espe- attend the ceremony via the internet,” said KSC battalion commander, Lt. Col. Adam cially true for military families stationed Sgt. Maj. Ramon Inciriaga, the former se- Lowmaster, who insisted the stateside fam- at home or abroad. Weddings, birthdays, nior enlisted advisor for the Korean Service ily attend the ceremony via the internet. promotions and graduations are examples Corps Battalion, Materiel Support Com- “As a retired communications officer of of such events everyone would want their mand-Korea, 19th Expeditionary Sustain- the U.S. Air Force, I was able to witness loved ones to attend. ment Command. “When I walked into the just how quickly technology has changed Had it not been for today’s technology venue, I noticed big TVs projecting video of throughout the years, and it is amazing,” connecting people around the globe in- my children and my father, and I was com- said Amanda, a native of Tuskegee, Al- stantly, this would have surely been the case pletely blown away with emotion.” abama. “To see his face when he finally for two parents stationed in Seoul, Korea, Rightfully so, as Inciriaga was being rec- realized that his dad and our children were nearly 7,000 miles away from their children ognized for 31 years of active federal service actually live on TV from the U.S., was a sur- in El Paso, Texas. during a formal change of responsibility prise in and of itself.” and retirement ceremony held in his honor With the cat out of the bag, the family on Nov. 2 at United States Army Garrison went on to see their loved one transfer Yongsan, Seoul, Korea. his responsibility to the incoming senior He explained that during his first tour enlisted advisor of the KSC battalion, Sgt. to South Korea in 1994, he was lucky if he Maj. Mark Floryance. Shortly after, the In- was able to get a landline to call back home ciriaga’s family witnessed their Soldier close and also explained how much things have the chapter on a successful 31-year military changed since then. Now, Korea is said to career. have the fastest internet speed in the world. “I love the Army very much,” said In- “Back in the day, we relied on still photos ciriaga. “These past 31 years have had its to capture special events that didn’t really challenges and many proud moments, and tell the whole story,” said Inciriaga. “With I would do it all again in a heartbeat.” x

Daughters (left to right): Krystal (28), Krystinna (26) and Jeanine (21) of Sgt. Maj. Ramon Inciriaga, the former senior enlisted advisor for the Korean Service Corps Battalion, Materiel Support Command-Korea, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command watch their father’s military retirement ceremony from El Paso, Texas via an internet application, Nov. 2. Inciriaga’s other children Amanda (24), Brianna (22), Alfonso III (15) and his own father Alfonso Sr., also tuned in to watch the ceremony from other locations around El Paso, Texas. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Tommy Spitzer December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 27 Page 28 MORNING CALM www.army.mil Namhae memorial, a Legacy of Humanity

Group photo of participants in the 72nd memorial service in honor of eleven U.S. Airmen killed in action during World War II, including Mr. Kim, Jong-ki, son of Mr. Kim, Duk-hyung, Ltc. George S. Crockatt, and members of the Korean War Veterans' Association.

By So, Ki-chun the side of Mangwoon mountain, a 3000-foot peak As a tribute to their sacrifice, Mr. Kim raised USAG Daegu Public Affairs on Namhae Island. enough funds by 1956 to erect a 12-foot granite Kim, Duk-hyung, who was working as a civil monument atop Mangwoon Mountain, and by USAG DAEGU, South Korea - Every fall when the servant for the Namhae County government at the 1989, he had established a memorial hall in leaves begin to turn and the air takes on a chill, one time, joined Japanese and Korean laborers in Namhae City. Kim held the ceremony each year man sets about his work in honoring the memory climbing the mountain to strip the site of usable from 1945 until his death in 2010 when his eldest of 11 fallen U.S. Airmen by keeping a promise his parts, but upon discovering that no one intended to son, Mr. Kim, Jong-ki, took over. He has continued father made more than 70 years ago. This year, the inter the men, Kim took it upon himself to bury to honor the tradition, stating “My father always Namhae memorial ceremony was held on Nov. 3 in them, gathering as much identifying material as told us the reason he continued this memorial. He Namhae County, marking its 72nd anniversary possible before stacking a mound of rocks atop the emphasized the U.S. Soldiers’ sacrifices which since 1945. grave and topping it with a pine cross. helped our country to be liberated from Japanese On Aug. 7, 1945, during the colonization of Korea The next day, when the Japanese police heard rule and protected our country from North Korea by the Japanese and just eight days before the end about the burial, Kim was arrested, confined and during the Korean War.” of the war in the Pacific, a U.S. Army Air Corps B-24 tortured. Fortunately, the war ended shortly Lt. Col. George S. Crockatt, a representative of Liberator bomber from the 868th Bombardment thereafter on Aug. 15 and he awoke to an unlocked U.S. Forces Korea, and commander of the 837th Squadron departed from Okinawa to conduct an cell and an abandoned jailhouse. Transportation Battalion, said in his memorial armored search from Hwa-do Island near Jeju up In time, he informed the U.S. of the burial location remarks “This occasion should remind all of us that the southeastern coast of Korea to Busan and back and helped to repatriate their remains, bringing freedom and peace must not be taken for granted.” to Okinawa. The plane never returned. Instead, the closure to family members who might otherwise The 11 Airmen were the only known casualties in bomber, piloted by Lt. Edward Mills Jr. crashed into never have known the fate of their loved ones. Korea during World War II. x

Air Corps crew that crashed on Namhae Island, Aug. 7, 1945 Ltc. George S. Crockatt, a representative of U.S. Forces Korea, and commander Top row (left to right): Steve Wales, nose gun; Ed Mills Jr., pilot; Nick Simonich, co-pilot; of the 837th Transportation Battalion, gives a word of honor to Kim, Duk-hyung Joe Orenbuch, navigator; Ron Johnson, bombardier; Walter Hoover, gun. and his son for burying 11 fallen U.S. Airmen 72 years ago and maintaining their Front row (left to right): Jim Murray, engineer; Henry Ruppert, radar operator; Warren memorial. Tittsworth, top gun; John Regnault, radio operator; Tom Burnworth, tail gun. December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 29

selected as Korea’s representative festival for 4 consecutive years over 60 kinds of experience program from Jan. 6 to 28 next year

2018 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival will take place in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, the border region from January 6 to 28 next year. The world’s four great winter festivals that create a new paradigm of winter festival, Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival will welcome the people of the world with new fun and excitement this year. Here we introduce everything of Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival.

2018 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, the only thing that hasn’t changed is their slogan! The keyword that comes up with Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival is The National Winter Festival Aerophoto of Ice Fishing newness. The only thing that has not changed for 15 years since the festival began is their slogan: “Unfreezable humaneness, unmeltable memories.” ‘Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival’ The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival has blown the prejudice that it could be monotonous in terms of fishing as a main activity. The population of Hwacheon is only 27,000 but more than one However, it hosts with more than 60 kinds of contents to see, enjoy, million tourists visit Hwacheon to enjoy Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice and taste, including the main event such as Sancheon ice fishing Festival every winter. Through the Sancheoneo Festival that holds and barefoot fishing. in January every year, Hwacheon has already announced its name as Santa Claus from Finland will greet children at the Santa’s Post the place of winter festival. Office that will be held in the castle of ice bear. This year, Hwacheon- The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival was selected as a gun received the exclusive rights for the flagship of Santa’s Post Office preliminary festival by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2004 Hwacheon Symbolic Tower in Korea from the Finland Post Office. and has been recognized as a promising festival in 2007. Since then, it has won the best festival title for the fourth consecutive year since 2010, following the 2008 festival. And finally, it took the title of ‘Korea Representative Festival’ for last four consecutive years since 2014. Enjoy Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice In particular, it was selected as the world’s 7 wonders by Lonely Planet in 2011, and it became known all over the world through CNN. Festival at peace! Receiving worldwide attention, foreigners who visited the Hwacheon The winter festivals of the whole country are struggling with climate Festival in 2017 exceeded 100,000, the greatest number ever. warming, but Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival has no problem! Thanks Hwacheon has signed a joint public relations contract with major travel to geographic condition, cold air freezes the place of festival next to the agencies in Southeast Asia including China this year and has attracted Hwacheon Santa’s PostOffice valley. Accumulated experience over 10 years and precise flow control foreign tourists by attending various international travel expositions. capability enables optimal freezing. During the festival period, the safety and rescue team is diving to measure the thickness of ice everyday. The know-how of Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival using weather Pleasure of the festival that goes on information is becoming a model for other local festivals. The Korea Meteorological Administration has selected ‘Nara’, the foundation through the night of Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival, as an excellent organization for weather management. It is the first festival organization in Korea. 2018 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival will start on January 6, but the festival season will start on December 23 with street lighting ceremony. At the Seo Volcano Square, the world’s largest indoor ice Lane Street of Night Festival sculpture plaza, which is made up by 32 professional technicians The better you know, more enjoyable! from the Expo Center in Harbin, will be opened at the same time. Sky Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival have various selection of lanterns with 27,000 of Hwacheon people’s wishes will be illuminating activity to enjoy, such as ice fishing, barefoot fishing, world ice sleigh the night of Hwacheon until next February. riding experience, bobsleigh, winter sports zone, skies, creative sleigh When the festival begins, the streets turn into a huge nightclub. making contest, angel’s day, winter international symposium, ice At the streets of car-free zone, events of DJ shows, performance of country broadcasting station, winter culture village, etc. For more popular singers, and street performing (busking) will be held every information, please check the festival information available at the site. weekend. A variety of food courts are also available. Event of evening You can also enjoy village festivals, Baroparo Winter Festival, fishing holds for two hours starting at 7:00 pm during the festival. Measuring Thickness of Ice Dongdong Festival, and Mountain Land of Children available at the Free coupons are offered to tourists staying in Hwacheon. time of Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival.

Enjoy the festivals with Hwacheon Love Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Gift Certificate offers unforgettable winter memories One of the prides of Hwacheon Hwacheon Festival is a gift Choi Moon-Soo, who is in charge of leading the festival, said, “This certificate with a certain amount to return if admission fee is paid. festival is where you can feel the warmth and appreciation as well as There are two types of gift certificates that are valid during the festival: World’s largest indoor ice sculpture square the excitement and fun.” “We will do our best to bring memorable Specialty Sharing Certificate and Hwacheon Love Gift Certificate. winter memories to all of you who visit the festival. You can get the certificate of Specialty Sharing at the site or reservation of ice fishing and barefoot fishing. Hwacheon Love Gift Certificate can be returned when you use activity program such as ice Information sleigh riding, bobsleigh, snow sleigh, sky clear, world biggest indoor ice sculpture square. Certificate of Specialty Sharing can be used at Website: http://ice.narafestival.com the farm products store. Hwacheon Love Gift Certificate can be used Questions? Office of Hwacheon County: 033-440-2328 as cash at the restaurants, lodging facilities, convenience stores, and Address: 강원도 화천군 화천읍 화천새싹길 45 (45, Hwacheonsaessak- gas stations throughout Hwacheon. gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do, Korea 24125) Foreigners at Ice Fishing Page 30 MORNING CALM www.army.mil

PTPI Kimchi-making tour provides new experience for “Team 19”

Area IV Soldiers, Department of Defense civilians and their families participated in a kimchi making event, Nov. 4, at Gachang-myun, Korea.— U.S. Army photo by Intern Cho, Young-cheol to be a part of this enthusiastic group.” Later in the day, the group was treated to a tour of the Dalseong Korea-Japan Friendship By Intern Cho, Young-cheol ant to us and I think it’s great that we’ve been Center nearby. The group learned the history 19th ESC Public Affairs invited to this cultural event,” said Sieglinde of cultural exchanges between Korea and Ja- Gruber-Russell, wife of Brig. Gen. Michel M. pan and tea drinking etiquette before partici- USAG DAEGU, South Korea- Area IV Soldiers, Russell Sr., the commanding general of the pating in a tea drinking ceremony which was Department of Defense civilians and their 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command. “I the culminating event of the day. families participated in a kimchi-making always appreciate learning about cultures and “Honestly, I was so impressed that all the event, Nov. 4, at Gachang-myun. traditions, this was actually one of my favorite participants were satisfied with the event and The event, hosted by the non-profit organi- cultural events to attend because I got to learn were able to get a better understanding of Ko- zation, People to People International, took how to make kimchi.” rean traditions and culture,” said In-cheol Ryu, place at a local business. According to Chul- Before diving into the kimchi-making pro- the secretariat of the PTPI Daegu Chapter. “I won Lee, president of the Daegu Chapter of cess, participants donned hygienic suits and hope we can host these kinds of cultural ex- PTPI, the nonprofit is an all-volunteer organi- gloves in order to make kimchi in a sterile en- change events more and more.” x zation founded by former U.S. President vironment. The participants, alongside their Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. ROK hosts, then set out to work in teams to The PTPI mission, according to its website, become proficient kimchi makers. is to facilitate understanding of world cultures After a couple of hours, the teams filled sev- and promote friendship through many learn- eral large boxes with kimchi, which they were ing events and activities in order to share and able to test during a Korean traditional lunch experience cultures of many different coun- provided by PTPI. tries. “This was very cool because I’ve never made Since its beginnings, PTPI has built a net- kimchi before and it was a great experience,” work of more than 23,700 members in 160 said 1st Lt. Sabrina Black, with the 2-1 Air De- countries, to include South Korea. The Daegu fense Artillery, Camp Carroll, Waegwan, Ko- Chapter carries out the organizations mission rea. “I tasted just a little bit of kimchi and it by advocating for positive Republic of Korea was very good.” and U.S. relations and by hosting numerous After lunch, Lee and other members of social and cultural learning events. PTPI, delivered 14 boxes of kimchi to a local This ROK-U.S. friendship event offered to charity in order to help underprivileged members of Area IV was no different. Nearly households. 50 participants from PTPI and more than 30 “This was my first time participating in a participants from Area IV joined forces for a PTPI event and I’m really pleased to learn the good cause. Korean culture and to support underprivileged Area IV Soldiers, Department of Defense civilians Before suiting up, opening remarks were people,” said Mrs. Davahn Chanthamalinh, and their families participate in a tea drinking made and all in attendance received a detailed spouse of Cpt. Youthana K. Chanthamalinh, ceremony while visiting the Dalseong Korea- demonstration on how to prepare kimchi. an information technology officer in charge Japan Friendship Center Nov. 4, at Gachang- “I would like to thank the PTPI organization with the 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment myun, Korea. — U.S. Army photo by Intern Cho, Young-cheol because the ROK-U.S alliance is very import- Brigade at Camp Carroll. “I was really excited December 01, 2017 Advertisement Page 31 Page 32 Advertisement www.army.mil