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ear readership of the PULSE65, WELCOME to the twelfth edition. It seems hard to believe that a year has passed since Dwe began this journey of a new publication highlighting all things medical, dental, veterinary and public health throughout the peninsula. Thanks to my design team and publisher for without them, this would not be a successful publication. Most importantly, I would like to say Thank You to 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. The highlight of this issue is the 65th Medical Brigade Change of Responsibility Ceremony. It saddens me that a great senior enlisted advisor, Command Sergeant Major Todd Garner, whom I have come to respect and enjoy working with Children & Scholarship & Veterans Legislation National Security & will depart the “Pacific Medics” team. But I welcome the new incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Youth Programs Financial Aid & Benefits Protection of Our Flag Barone and look forward to working with him on showcasing the many things that the 'Mighty 65th' Soliders, KATUSAs and Civilians within our organization do on a daily basis. It seems to be that time of year when people we have worked with depart. Check out the story on the Charlie Company 121st Combat Support Hospital change of command as Capt. Kyung Zimmer- man passes the mantle of leadership to Capt. Han Lee. Farewell and God speed to you Capt. Zim- merman, it was a pleasure to work with a company commander who knew the value of publicity of Do You Qualify training events. A special thanks to Capt.Kyle Hoedebecke and Ron Roman for their submissions this month. First person point of view submissions of tours and travels are always welcome. to be a Legion Family member We ask that if anyone has an interest in photography or covers an event or takes a tour or family vacation to please submit to the following email: [email protected]. We are always looking to broaden our coverage. Please continue to share our publication with your family and friends so that others can see the great things the “Mighty 65th” is accomplishing on the Korean peninsula. Sugges- To Learn More, Contact: tions and comments are always welcomed along with submissions. Eligibility Dates In the next few months, the editorial team will begin to place the PULSE65 magazine online and Area North, Seoul &Osan: Gulf War/War on Terrorism Korean War past issues will be available for downloading. Stay tuned! Aug. 2, 1990 – present* June 25, 1950 – Jan. 31, 1955 Also check out our social media Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/65thmedbde. 010-2359-7791Area North, Seoul & Osan: We hope that you enjoy our publication and assist us as we continue to strive to further improve Panama WWII Area010-2359-7791Humphreys: Dec. 20, 1989 – Jan. 31, 1990 Dec. 7, 1941 – Dec. 31, 1946 this publication. 010-3176-1696 [email protected] Lebanon/Grenada WWI Area Daegu: Aug. 24, 1982 – July 31, 1984 April 6, 1917 – Nov. 11, 1918 William Wight 010-5465-8361 Vietnam War * if currently serving on active PULSE 65 Senior Editor Feb. 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975 duty today, you are eligible. 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Specialist Be part of the world's largest veterans organization! created by and reproduced with the permission of The American Legion National Headquarters American Legion The created by and reproduced with the permission of

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4 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Youth Programs 010-5465-8361 Area 010-3176-1696 Area 010-2359-7791 Area Be part of the world's largest veterans organization! Children & To Learn More, Contact: to be a Legion Family member Daegu: Humphreys: North, Do You Qualify Seoul &Osan: Scholarship & Financial Aid e.2,16 – May 7, 1975 – Feb. 28, 1961 Vietnam War 1984 31, July – Aug. 24, 1982 Lebanon/Grenada 1990 31, Jan. – Dec. 20, 1989 Panama present* – Aug. 2, 1990 on TerrorismGulf War/War Veterans Legislation & Benefits Eligibility Dates * if currently serving on active * April 6, 1917 WWI Dec. 7, 1941 WWII June 25, 1950 Korean War duty today, you are eligible. Protection of Our Flag National Security & – – – Nov. 11, 1918 Dec. 31, 1946 Jan. 31, 1955 JUNE 2018 Features Brigade Change of Responsibility

Soldiers with the 65th Medical Brigade bid farewell to the Brigade's Command Sergeant Major and welcomed the incoming top enlisted leader during a Change of Responsibil- ity ceremony, May 10, at the Col. Ruby G. Bradley Hall (65th Medical Brigade Headquarters) on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Front Cover

Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Garner relinquished responsibility of the 65th Medical Brigade to Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Barone during a morning ceremony in front the Brigade Headquarters. Hosted by the Brigade Commander, Col. Wendy Harter, the ceremony represented the pride, discipline and teamwork of the Brigade, while also fostering unit pride, esprit-de-corps, and preserving tradition. (Photo by William Wight, 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office)

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Family Adventures 68 in Borneo 6 • Pulse 65, June 2018 65th Medical Brigade

Commander Col. Wendy L. Harter

Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Garner

Public Affairs Office William Wight – Public Affairs Officer (Senior Editor) Sgt. Jae Yeon Chung – PAO KATUSA

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Advertising Manager Chris Vaia Many Asian countries have a must-visit island for visitors Commercial Advertising and locals- Singapore has Sentosa, Thailand has Phuket, and Phone: DSN (315)738-2222 ext. 6815/ Indonesia has Bali. For South Korea, the best island destination 02-6903-6815 is undoubtedly the picturesque Jeju Island. It's a hot spot for honeymooners, beach lovers or outdoor enthusiasts, and it E-mail: [email protected] only takes one hour flight from Seoul, Jeju island should be on Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 every Korean travelers' bucket list. The dormant volcano Hal- lasan stands 1,950 meters above sea level, but you can hike up and down in a day if you start early. Hallasan is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve containing a crater lake, alpine plants, woodpeckers, chipmunks, butterflies, and beetles. (Photo courtesy of visitjeju.net) JUNE 2018 Contents Calendar 42 Photo Gallery 12 Events in Korea

16 LIVE-Music & Dance 14 Navigating Korean Hospitals 18 Photo News 48 New DOD Mobile App Helps Defuse Nightmares For Better Sleep

56 Bi-Lingual Medical Advice Line Comes to Korea

58 Bridgade Receives 2017 USARPAC Safety Award of Excellence

22 Scene 60 Operation Viper Strike Brings & Heard Service Members Dental Readiness to ‘First Class’

64 A First Impression of a USO Temple Stay Tour 26 BAACH selects two ‘Iron Majors’

78 USO Casey Brings Taste of Home 30 Charlie Company ‘Cougars’ Change Leadership 80 Talk Therapy May Help Soldiers Combat Insomnia 34 Award Winning Army Nurse Ready to Inspire Soldiers in BAACH 90 Last View

10 • Pulse 65, June 2018 CALENDAR EVENTS in KOREA DMZ TO THE SEA

The United Spouses’ and Civilian Club would like to present our 1st Edition of DMZ to the Sea. Though, this is our 1st edition, this is a continuation of Seoul Survivor. This is a source of wealth and knowledge to be used by all, to help guide us through our time here in Korea. It contains helpful information to cover all Military installations on peninsula. Inside, you will find tips on fun things to do with family and friends, travel advice, how to PCS in and out from Korea, and more! We have enjoyed MAY31-JUN10 JUN02-03 creating this publication and hope that it serves you well while you are in beautiful South Korea, Centum Beer Festival Rainbow Island Music & JUN01-21 Camping Festival JUN06-SEP26 The Land of the Morning Calm. 30, Centum seo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan Goseong Lavender Festival Jaraseom Island (Capming site) Marc Chagall - Love and Life +82-51-850-9355 www.rainbowfestival.co.kr Hani Lavender Farm in Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul ***Hard copies are available at the Painted Door Thrift store and various +82-33-681-0005 www.sacticket.co.kr publication stands.

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https://drive.google.com/…/0ByGd4oc7cH7aQXNudW15aWJOY…/view… JUN14-21 JUN21-24 Gangneung Danoje Festival Hansan Ramie Fabric Cul- JUN21-24 tural Festival ONGOING -JUL12 1, Danojang-gil, Gangneung-si, 1089, Chungjeol-ro, Seocheon- The Painted Door Thrift Shop Gangwon-do Baby & Kids Fair 2018 gun, Chungcheongnam-do The Art of Aardman Animations: www.danojefestival.or.kr +82-41-951-4100 Wallace & Gromit and Friends Find us on Facebook to get the latest updates on sales, operating hours, and volunteer opportunities! EXCO, Daegu Dongdaemun Design Plaza www.exco.co.kr/en/ www.ddp.or.kr/main https://www.facebook.com/ThePaintedDoorThriftShop/

12 • Pulse 65, June 2018 NAVIGATING KOREAN HOSPITALS THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS

Daegu Catholic Univ. Medical Center Uijeongbu St. Marys Hospital Daegu Catholic University Medical Center was estab- Phone: 053-650-4716/7 Founded in 1957 to fulfill Catholic values through Phone: 031-820-3636 Fax: 031-820-3665 lished to improve the health of the community, as well as International clinic working hours: medical care, research and service, the Catholic Univer- International clinic working hours: spreading the words of Christ. M – F 0830 – 1730 sity of Korea Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital is one of the M – F 0830 – 1700 As an advanced general hospital, it has grown into a Fax: 053-650-4873 leading university hospitals of northern Gyeongg-do. Sat. 0800 – 1200 (office only not for consultation) medical complex consisting of Daegu Catholic University Email: [email protected] The International Health Service Center opened its 24/7 English Speaking Service: 010-8931-3435 Medical Center, Daegu Catholic University Medical School Location: 33, Duryugongwon-ro 17-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu doors following the signing in 2000 of a Memorandom of Email: [email protected] and Nursing school. It has an advanced medical facilities Website: www.dcmc.co.kr/ihc/ Understanding with the United States Army. The Center Location: 271 Cheonbo-ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do (cancer center, liver transplant center, heart center, health Directions (Subway): Angirang Subway ine 1, after exit 4 serves the healthcare needs of over 4,000 patients an- Website: www.cmcujb.or.kr promotion center, rheumatism and arthritis specialist walk about 10 minutes, you will pass Daemyung over- nually, delivering high-quality medical services to locally- Directions (Subway): Line #2 : Uijeongbu Station center) and equipment (PET-CT, IMRT etc), as well as the pass, Namsaegu tax office, Seoboo Station, and Durye stationed U.S. servicemen and their families, as well as Dongbu Square — Uijeongbu Station bus stop — Town best specialized medical team. swimming pool. general international patients. In 2006, the Center was bus #207 or City bus #2 (30min. trip) The teaching staff works with love and a sense of Specialties: Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Dentistry, designated by Gyeonggi-do's provincial government as Specialties: Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Dentistry, service to society to promote the health of the citizens. Dermatology, Dialysis, Emergency Care, Endocrinology, a primary provider of healthcare services to international Dermatology, Dialysis, Endocrinology ENT, Emergency Care; The staff emphasizes not only medical treatment and ENT, Gastroenterology, General Practice, Infectious Disease, patients for the northern section of the province, and is Gastroenterology, General Practice, Radiology, Infectious research, but also the sanctity and mystery of human life. Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstetrics & open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Under a coop- Disease, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstet- The medical center also actively participates in medical Gynecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pa- eration arrangement with International SOS, the Center is rics & Gynecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, aid projects to help those in need, while spreading gospel thology & Laboratory, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, ensuring that international travelers and workers receive Pathology & Laboratory, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and promoting a society of welfare. Psychiatry – Adult, Psychology – Adult, Pulmonary, Radiol- the quality medical care they need even away from home, Psychiatry – Adult, Psychology – Adult, Pulmonary, Rheuma- ogy, Rheumatology, Surgery: Cardiothoracic/ Colorectal/ among others by placing English-speaking physicians tology, Surgery: Cardiothoracic/ Colorectal/ Facio-maxillary/ · Number of sickbeds : 844 Facio-maxillary/ General/ Neurosurgery/ Plastic/ Vascular/ and staff in the emergency unit. General/ Neurosurgery/ Plastic/ Vascular, Urology · Number of medical departments : 24 Urology

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Pacific Medics Take Third in KATUSA-U.S. Friendship Week Photos by William Wight 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

wrestling, Korean belt wrestling, basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer and relay run. The Brigade took first in the basketball event and third place in Korean belt wrestling, soccer and relay run culminating with an overall third place during the events week long competition. The KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week represented an opportunity to confirm the strong bonds between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. This four day event showed the true value of the Korean and U.S. friendship with a week of meaningful and unforgettable memories being shared.

embers of the 65th Medical Brigade recently took part in the 2018 KA- TUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week Mfrom May 14-19. This year’s friendship week, marked the 42nd Annual edition of the friendship celebration designed to build esprit de corps and camaraderie amongst American Soldiers and Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army, commonly referred to as “KATUSAs.” The 65th joined other Army Garrison commands within Area III in a variety of athletic and cultural events. As the 39th and 40th Annual Overall Champions from Area II, this year the ‘Mighty 65th’ participated in seven events: arm

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RFID in the OR Photos by Maj. Monina Ancheta Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital

he Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital Operating Room Staff and Sterile Processing Department received Ttraining and instruction on the new Radio Fre- quency Detection System (RFDS). The system is designed to provide additional safety measures for preventing retained sponges within a patient. The RFDS will enable clinical staff to identify and recover radio frequency-tagged sponges, gauze and towels retained in a patient or located in the surrounding area of the Operating Room as a complement to established hospital safety procedures such as manual counting.

20 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 21 BROADWAY ACTRESS LOSES UN- CANADIAN ZOO THAT TOOK BEAR NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL BORN BABY AFTER CAR CRASH TO DAIRY QUEEN FACES CHARGES A private zoo in Canada is SCENE THAT KILLED TWO CHILDREN facing charges after taking a Two months after she was injured and her bear through a Dairy Queen & 4-year-old daughter was killed in a car drive-thru. Video shows one- By Eric Young-Seok Park HEARD crash, Broadway star, Ruthie Ann Miles, year-old bear Berkley, being has lost her unborn child, a baby girl due hand-fed an ice cream through month of May. “At the time of the crash the window of the Calgary Ruthie was pregnant and was severely Dairy Queen earlier this year. NASA IS SENDING ITS FIRST TEACHER TOLD STUDENTS TO injured,” Miles’ family lawyer said. “Ruthie The remarkably well behaved and her husband Jonathan lost their baby,” animal, which is sitting in the passenger seat of the car, patiently AUTONOMOUS HELICOPTER THROW ROCKS AT 4-YEAR- continued the statement. “The pain suffered by Ruthie and Jonathan waits for the fast food chain employee to offer out the cone as is nearly impossible to fathom.” In March, two children, including he took gentle bites of the treat. Under the terms of the zoo’s TO MARS IN 2020 OLD TO TEACH HIM A LESSON Miles’ daughter, Abigail Blumenstein, were killed after a driver permit, the zoo must tell government officials if an animal will be NASA is planning to send a tiny A teacher at an Arkansas allegedly struck them with her vehicle in Brooklyn, New York. Miles, leaving the zoo, according to Alberta Fish and Wildlife. “We made autonomous helicopter to Mars on its day care told deputies at the who was 7 months pregnant, was also hit by the car. Prior to Abigail’s a mistake,” Doug Bos, one of the owners of Discovery Wildlife next rover mission to the red planet. Forrest City Police Department tragic death, the 4-year-old was excited to be a big sister according Park in Innisfail, Alberta, said. “Every time we take an animal off the The space agency announced that that one of her coworkers at to a source. “Ruthie was a wonderful mother,” continued the source. property, we’re supposed to notify Fish and Wildlife, send them an the helicopter will be carried aboard the Teach and Tend Day Care “She always put Abigail first and was really dedicated to spending email, and we forgot to do that in both instances.” Bos and co- the Mars 2020 rover as a technology told six of her students to time together. The two had a very tight bond. They were inseparable.” owner Debbie Rowland are now each facing one charge related demonstration to test its ability throw rocks at their 4-year-old to the bear, taking a trip to Dairy Queen earlier this year. They’re to serve as a scout and to reach classmate to punish him. The facing a second charge for allegedly not informing officials in 2017 locations not accessible by ground.The drone weighs 1.8 kilograms woman provided police with a STUDENT PRESENTS THESIS IN UN- that Berkley, then a young orphan, was being taken to a home at (just under four pounds) and the dual, counter-rotating blades will video that shows part of the incident. The child cries out as rocks night for bottle feeding. The video that prompted the charges went spin at around 3,000 rpm, roughly 10 times the rate of a regular fly, the video shows. A police report states that an adult voice is DERWEAR AFTER PROFESSOR SAYS viral on social media back in January. helicopter. That high blade rotation is important to get the helicopter heard saying "He'll learn to stop. OK that's enough." Child services airborne because of the low atmospheric density on Mars -- when the is now looking into the video. The woman who filed the police report HER 'SHORTS ARE TOO SHORT' drone's on the ground, it'll already be at an Earth-equivalent altitude of said the 4-year-old was punished for throwing rocks on the ground. Letitia Chai, a senior student at Cornell LDS CHURCH TO CUT CENTURY- 100,000 feet. NASA also packed in a heating mechanism to help the She also alleged that it's not the first time she's witnessed similar University in Ithaca, New York, took off drone survive the frigid Mars nights. After the rover lands, it will place inicidents. But the teacher says she never ordered her students to her clothes during her presentation, OLD TIE WITH BOY SCOUTS the helicopter on the ground and retreat to a safe distance. Once pelt the boy with stones. The owner of the day care said the police which was filmed on Facebook live, to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- the drone has charged its batteries using solar cells and run through report came from an angry teacher, who is no longer employed stand up against "oppressive beliefs day Saints, known more commonly some tests, the rover will relay commands to it from controllers on there. A police investigation is ongoing. The story even reached and discrimination". Ms. Chai organised as the Mormon Church, announced Earth. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California has international audiences. "I hope officials investigating this day care the protest after her teacher allegedly that it would be cutting ties with the been developing the helicopter since 2013, and eventually shrunk center are thorough and get to the bottom of what happened to questioned her choice of clothing during a test run of her thesis Boy Scouts of America (BSA) after the fuselage to around the size of a softball to help make the drone the poor child that had stones thrown at him," wrote a user named presentation and told her: "Your shorts are too short". Describing the a partnership that has lasted more viable. The helicopter and rover are scheduled to launch in July 2020 Connie Starke. "I am appalled. This has reached world news. I just incident in a Facebook post, Chai wrote: "She proceeded to tell me than 100 years. The partnership will and land on Mars seven months later. read the story on a British online newspaper." There have been in front of my whole class that I was inviting the male gaze away from finish at the end of 2019, when the other recent cases of alleged child abuse at day cares. the content of my presentation and onto my body." "I think that I was Mormon Church will begin a new initiative for young members and so taken aback that I didn't really know how to respond," she said. stop chartering BSA troops. In 2015 the Boy Scouts decided to allow LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM When asked what she was going to do, Ms Chai replied: "I'm going gay troop leaders and announced last year it would allow girls in its STEVE WYNN’S BAD LUCK to give the best damn speech of my life." Following the incident, 11 ranks. Last week, the organization said it would change the name of BREAKS SILENCE ON FLEET- of the 13 other students in the class issued a statement saying they its flagship programme next year to Scouts BSA to account for the WITH PICASSO GOES ON "supported Ms. Chai's commitment to the cause of women's rights" inclusion of girls. Like other conservative faiths, the Mormon church but did not agree with her recollection of the events. opposes gay marriage and teaches that being in a homosexual WOOD MAC FIRING relationship is a sin. The church said the new program that will start Lindsey Buckingham has broken WITH $70 MILLION WORK in 2020 will "help all girls and boys, young women and young men his silence on his firing from Steve Wynn’s plan to sell a Picasso discover their eternal identity, build character and resilience, develop Fleetwood Mac. Buckingham made valued at $70 million at auction TWO-HEADED FAWN FOUND IN life skills and fulfil their divine roles as daughters and sons of God." the comments while attending a was derailed after the painting was fundraiser supporting Democratic damaged -- a dozen years after MINNESOTA FOREST SHOWS congressional candidate Mike the billionaire collector and former NEW CHINESE PASSENGER Levin in California on Friday night. casino magnate put his elbow RARE WILDLIFE DEFORMITY “For me, personally, probably some through another masterpiece by the A mushroom hunter's discovery PLANE TO CHALLENGE BOEING of you know that for the last three months I have sadly taken leave of a conjoined white-tailed artist. Christie’s withdrew “Le Marin,” China is closer to launching its fawn in a Minnesota forest two of my band of 43 years, Fleetwood Mac. This was not something a self-portrait painted in 1943, from own wide body passenger plane. years ago is being hailed by that was really my doing or my choice,” said Buckingham said. “The its auction for restoration, it said in China is expected to become the researchers as a landmark case point is that they’d lost their perspective. What that did was to harm – a statement. It declined to comment nation with the largest number of and this is the only thing I’m really sad about, the rest of it becomes on the nature or extent of the among oddities in nature. The passenger jets in service probably an opportunity – it harmed the 43-year legacy that we had worked damage. In 2006, Wynn, who suffers fawns, which were stillborn, are within a decade. Therefore, the day so hard to build.” He was fired from Fleetwood Mac after declining from a disease that affects his believed to have been the first the plane is available to local airlines to participate in a North American tour scheduled for later this year peripheral vision, accidentally struck recorded case of a conjoined two-headed deer to have reached will be a day on which Boeing (he wanted to put it off until November 2019). In his place, the band his Picasso “Le Reve” with his right full term and born by their mother, according to a study recently (NYSE: BA) and Airbus face a new challenge in the region. In Boeing’s recruited Mike Campbell, the longtime lead guitarist for Tom Petty & elbow while showing it to friends in published in the science journal American Midland Naturalist. annual 20 year outlook for the industry, the most recent version of which The Heartbreakers, and Crowded House frontman Neil Finn. Mick his Las Vegas office, leaving a hole the size of a silver dollar. The "It’s never been described before," Lou Cornicelli, co-author covers 2017 to 2036, the industry is expected to sell 41,030 over the Fleetwood addressed Buckingham’s departure in a recent interview. painting was worth $139 million before it was damaged, according of the study and a wildlife research manager for the Minnesota period. Asia will be the largest market by far, with 16,050 sold over the “Words like ‘fired’ are ugly references as far as I’m concerned. Not to to a lawsuit Wynn filed against the insurer, Lloyd’s of London. A Department of Natural Resources. "There are a few reported cases two decades. The report says the China market is growing at 20% a hedge around, but we arrived at the impasse of hitting a brick wall,” restorer said the repaired painting was worth $85 million, the suit of two-headed ungulate fetuses, but nothing delivered to term. So, year. The new C919, which is how the Chinese plane is designated, Fleetwood remarked. “This was not a happy situation for us in terms said. Hedge fund titan Steve Cohen bought it from Wynn in 2013 the uniqueness made it special." Conjoined twins are commonly is aimed at the single-aisle, narrowbody market, a sweet spot for both of the logistics of a functioning band. To that purpose, we made a for $155 million. For “Le Marin,” Christie’s had assured the seller found in domestic animals, especially cattle and sheep, but are Boeing and Airbus. The plane is expected to go into service in 2021. decision that we could not go on with him. Majority rules in term of of a minimum price and found a third-party guarantor to bid for rare in other wildlife, according to D'Angelo, a researcher at the While the C919 may be a challenge to Boeing and Airbus dominance in what we need to do as a band and go forward.” the work at auction. University of Georgia. the country short term, a trade was would be an insurmountable hurdle.

22 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 23 PHOTO NEWS

Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital Opens Trauma Center

Story and photos by Sgt. Jae Yeon Chung 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

he 65th Medical Brigade Com- mander, Col. Wendy Harter, was invited to visit the open- Ting ceremony of the new St. Mary’s one resuscitation room, a casualty dinal of Korea, Andrew Soo-jung Korea. Over the years, the Ajou Hospital Trauma Center located in Ui- department and a sickbed place, all Yeom, highlighted the importance University Hospital and Trauma jeongbu on May 11, 2018. The invited exclusively for external injuries. For of the new trauma center. “This Center in Suwon has served as the guests included the director of St. rapid transportation of the injured, province [Northern part of Kyunggi- base facility of operations for mock Mary’s Hospital, two members of the it is also prepared with a helipad do] is inhabited by a high number of patients with serious injuries dur- Republic of Korea National Assembly, that can accommodate military size foreigners and many military bases. ing major medical exercises. The commander of ROK Army Medical aircraft. While many of the guest It is an honor that now we are able to Cardinal explained that with the new Command, Archbishop of Seoul and speakers celebrated its successful provide emergency trauma treat- St. Mary’s Hospital Trauma Center, Cardinal of Korea, and chief of the opening, the location of the trauma ment to those who live around here.” these services can now be provided Ministry of Health and Welfare. center has been highlighted due to Numerous Trauma centers with much less travel time, a benefit This new trauma center is its geographical significance. have functioned as a transition to to the readiness of the military in equipped with two operating rooms, Archbishop of Seoul and Car- hostilities treatment facility in South South Korea.

24 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 25 BAACH selects two ‘Iron Majors’

wo distinguished allocations for each Corps, speak- recognized for your leadership po- majors from ing highly of their professionalism tential by the Office of the Surgeon and service. General opens the doors for future T the Brian All- The five-day leader devel- leadership opportunities,” said the good Army Community opment opportunity exposed behavioral health specialist. Hospital (BAACH) were the Army Medicine majors to a Rumayor will depart the selected to attend Army variety of interagency activities BAACH command and go forth Medicine's Iron Majors and discussions with key/ senior to become the first psychiatrist for Week Post-Professional leaders, executives and experts the 7th Special Forces Group at from multiple fields at the De- Eglin Air Force Base Florida. Short Course Program fense Health Headquarters in Falls Of the 350 nominations last month in Church, Virginia. The course was throughout Army Medicine, only Washington, D.C. designed to build the experience 42 were selected for the course. Of and knowledge needed to address the 42, only three were healthcare The BAACH selectees were future complex issues within Army administrators and Ottun was one Maj. Riliwan Ottun, BAACH Medicine and the Department of of them. executive officer, and Maj. Chris- Defense. “I am so honored and privi- tina Rumayor, a behavioral health Rumayor said that she was leged to have been selected,” Ottun specialist and Deputy Chief of grateful for the honor and the said. “It is a nomination that Behavioral Health. The two were confidence the BAACH leader- highlights majors going above and chosen over their respective Army ship had in her abilities. “Being the beyond their normal duty position. Story by William Wight Medicine peers, out of single-digit best among the services and being Being selected as a future leader 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

Pulse 65, June 2018 • 27 of Army medicine is a highlight of all of Europe supporting multiple discussion on the future growth my career.” combatant commands. and leadership potential of medi- Ottun will also be departing Iron Majors Week is an Army cal officers. the BAACH to become the Ex- Medicine program that recognizes Being selected to attend the ecutive Officer for the Stuttgart outstanding active and reserve course, Ottun and Rumayor, were Army Health Clinic in Stuttgart, component officers who display exposed to federal and governmen- Germany which has a beneficiary exceptional leadership skills, the tal agencies in the National Capital population of over 34,000 as the ability to mentor junior officers, Region and an intellectual dialogue largest health clinic footprint in and the desire to participate in with senior Army Medical officers.

28 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 29 Charlie Company 'Cougars' Change Leadership Story and photos by William Wight 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

he "Cougars" of Charlie Company 121st Combat Support Hospital (CSH) bid farewell to Capt. Kyung Zimmerman and welcomed TCapt. Han Lee during a change of command ceremony May 8 in the Brian Allgood Army Community (BAACH) Hospital Asian Gardens. Reviewing officer, 121st CSH Commander, Col. Erica Clarkson, reflected on the many accomplishments that Zimmerman has attained during her ten- ure as company commander and highlighted her suc- came the very first hospital in the Regional Health cessful people skills and ability to get the job done. Command Pacific to earn the Army Safety Star and “Throughout the past year, Capt. Zimmerman has complete a 100 percent in the Eighth U.S. Army demonstrated what it takes to lead the largest compa- Non Combatant Evacuation Operation require- ny with our hospital,” said Clarkson. “Her dedication ments in all four areas on the peninsula, a first in and commitment has led the entire hospital to deliver many years,” continued Clarkson. safer quality of care and better patient access.” Zimmerman will depart Korea and head to San Some of Zimmerman’s command accomplish- Antonio, Texas where she will attend the Army ments included every clinic on the peninsula to Baylor University Program and complete her Mas- exceed the Medical Command standards for better ter’s Degree in health care administration. quality of care and earning a top ten percent rating Zimmerman contributed her command ac- for all military and civilian hospitals in the U.S. based complishments of leading the largest medical com- on eleven of the key HEDIS metrics. The Healthcare pany in Korea to the successful people behind the Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is scenes from the unit leadership, to the supply room, a tool used by more than 90 percent of America's to the orderly room and to the command team both health plans to measure performance on important past and present. dimensions of care and service. "We have come a long way and having the op- The main mission of Charlie Company is to pro- portunity to command you all has been the most vide Korea Theater hospitalization in the transition rewarding of my career. The drive that the Soldiers, to hostilities mission while simultaneously providing KATUSAs and Non-Commissioned Officers have, armistice based health care. has helped make this one of the best companies “Through her leadership efforts, the BAACH be- within the 65th Medical Brigade and I could not

30 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 31 have done it without all of you," said Zimmerman. As she departs the mantle of leadership passes to Capt. Han Lee. Lee is no stranger to the unit, in fact he was born in the very hospital of which he now works. Clarkson praised him as being the right person to ensure the unit will continue to improve its operational posture and readiness while challenging the Soldiers to achieve excellence. “Capt. Lee’s leadership skills set is the right fit for Charlie Company and I know he will keep up the momentum and take the company to the next level of success.” During his address to the troops, Lee spoke about being honored and humbled to take command in a time of transition. Over the past few weeks prior to taking command, he boasted on witnessing the high levels of dedication everyone has towards the organization and its mission. “Improving the health and resiliency of both Sol- diers and families and sustaining readiness during armistice and always being ready to support 8th Army’s mission are the goals I have set for each and every one of you,” said Lee. “I want to focus on the strategic initiative and empower leaders within the organization. Anyone can be a leader. It is this organization’s goal that our staff is steadfast, resilient and competent in order to support the Warfighter. I have no doubt you all will continue to perform and excel as professionals and I look forward to leading you all.”

32 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 33 am a nurse, but my sense of duty as a Sol- mental well-being to sincerely get to know the patients by "I dier comes first.” better paying attention to their lives. That’s when I real- The 2018 U.S. Army Nurse Corps An- ized how my experience as a nurse can inspire my fellow niversary was an unforgettable moment for Capt. Jessica and enlisted Soldiers,” said Dirks. Dirks, a staff nurse with the Multi Care Unit /Progressive After receiving the award, Dirks decided to challenge Care Unit of the Brian Allgood Army Community Hos- herself to take the chance to be in a leadership position. pital (BAACH). Recently promoted to the rank of captain, she was select- After she was distinguished with the 60th Annual ed as the next Bravo Company Commander for the 121st Evangeline G. Bovard Award in February for her hard Combat Support Hospital (CSH). work at the Outpatient Infusion Clinic implementing “Some people might think it is not common for an MHS Genesis to Madigan Army Community Hospital, officer with the skills sets of a 66H (Medical-Surgical Dirks felt like she was standing in front of another door. Nurse) to be in a command position. However, I know “It was a great honor to be the recipient of the award. I can serve the Soldiers by doing what I can do the At the same time, I felt like this award is challenging me best, sincerely desiring to serve and care for the peo- to do more. It made me think what I can do further to de- ple and inspire them by doing so. I hope to be a com- velop myself as a nurse and also as a Soldier and a leader.” mander who is compassionate, but also encourage the Upon accepting the award, Dirks looked back on her experience as an Army nurse and refreshed the calling she followed when she joined the Army. Dirks is the first Army nurse in her family, but she believes she inherited the virtues that it takes to be one. “I got the compassionate heart from my Mother and an iron fist from my Father, who served 32 years in the Army,” said Dirks. “I believe, as a nurse in the military, you should have a caring heart for the patients as well as a mind- set of a Soldier who will over- come challenges to move forward and lead by example to serve our nation.” Dirks was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. upon gradu- Soldiers to make optimal changes in healthcare to bet- ating from the University of Kansas in 2014. What she ter serve our warfighters, retirees and their families,” Award Winning Army Nurse loved the most about being a nurse was working in the shared Dirks. Inpatient Units where she could encounter patients in “Celebrating the National Nurses Week, we are relatively regular and long-term basis. This treatment en- thrilled to have selected one of our great nurses’ ready to vironment allowed her to get to know the patients on a lead our Soldiers with a compassionate heart and excep- Ready to Inspire personal level. Dirks shared that she was not only able tional experience,” said Col. Erica Clarkson, the Com- to assess patients’ physical status but also to learn their mander of the 121st CSH and BAACH. “On behalf of the emotional status and family dynamics which helped her staff in the hospital, I want to acknowledge each and ev- Soldiers in BAACH inspire and support the patients throughout their care ery nurse on our team who never ceases to provide amaz- and recovery process. ing care and service to our patients. Without their selfless Story and photos by In Kyeung Yun “I remembered how powerful it can influence the dedication, we wouldn’t have be able to achieve what we Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital Unit Public Affairs Representative treatment outcome, furthermore, their emotional and have along the way.”

34 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 35 Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, the Army Surgeon Gen- priate matters, according to the law. lowest non-deployable rate in our history. Additionally, she eral and commanding general for Army Medical Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper and Chief of Staff said, "the medical readiness of the total Army consistently Command, addressed of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley have established a task improved over the past 12 months, and the Army exceeded the Army's fiscal year 2019 funding request and force, led by Army G-3/5/7, to ensure a successful transi- the DOD goal." budget justification before tion, West said. Army Medicine has improved their comprehensive pain the U.S. Senate Com- mittee on Appropriations Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Car- management program to help reduce a Soldier or depen- on Capitol Hill, April 26. olina, will be the first facility impacted by the change. dent's reliance upon opioids or other pain medications, the (Photo Credit: Courtesy photo provided by the "We are working closely with the Defense Health Agency general added. To accomplish this, Army medicine has im- Senate Appropriations Committee) and the rest of the joint health services enterprise to imple- plemented a combination of traditional and non-traditional ment these legislative changes, with thorough analysis, delib- pain management methods to help those suffering from erate planning and ongoing coordination," West told senators. acute and chronic pain. West also addressed the Army's fiscal year 2019 fund- "Over the last two decades, Army Medicine has trans- ing request and budget justification. She was joined in her formed its pain management strategy with great success," testimony by the Navy and Air Force surgeon generals West said. "Chronic use of opioids peaked in FY 2007, and and the program executive officer for Defense Healthcare with our pain management program we have seen a 45 per- Management. cent decrease in use between FY 2012 and FY 2016. In FY "We wholeheartedly support the transition efforts and 2016, Opioid Use Disorder in the active duty Army was 0.15 will continue to work diligently with our joint health servic- percent compared to 0.90 percent in the U.S. adult popula- es enterprise colleagues to implement NDAA requirements tion. Our pain management program is integral to sustain- while improving medical readiness, meeting the operational ing this process by providing quality care, mitigating suffer- requirements of our combatant commanders and providing ing and returning Soldiers to the fight." quality healthcare to our patients," West said. In addition to pain management mitigation, the Army has made several innovations to improve how healthcare is A CULTURE OF READINESS delivered. First, the Army's embedded behavioral health program In addition to the changes to the Army medical depart- assigns providers to operational units. Overall, the use of be- ment's organizational structure, the Army medical commu- havioral health care increased from about 900,000 encoun- nity has been working to ensure that Soldiers achieve the ters in FY 2007 to over 2.25 million in FY 2017, West said. o help modernize the DOD's medical com- proper levels of both physical and mental fitness, so that "It's not that there's more pathology," she said, explain- munity, the Army's surgeon general, along they are always ready to deploy anywhere in the world. ing that people just feel more comfortable using behavioral with the other services, have been taking the The Army has operationalized and disseminated the health practitioners since they are now local. T necessary steps to migrate certain authorities "Performance Triad" throughout the service, West said. That The general said the Army has also seen a decrease in Migration to and control from the military departments initiative focuses on optimizing sleep, nutrition, and activity hospital admission rate, by about 41 percent. to the Defense Health Agency. to ensure Soldiers operate at peak performance. "So, [that's] 69,000 less admissions for acute behavioral In accordance with the 2017 National Defense Autho- "We have enhanced individual and unit readiness in sev- health because we've been able to handle it at the local level Defense rization Act, the changes to the military departments aim eral ways, to include: leveraging our health and readiness and intervene earlier before it becomes an admittable condi- to eliminate duplicative health services functions and maxi- data, an electronic profile system and embedding athletic tion," she said. Health Agency mize efficiencies in the activities carried out by the Defense trainers and physical therapists at the unit level," she said. Second, West said the Army has expanded its virtual Health Agency. "Medical readiness is a shared Soldier and command health capabilities to span 30 specialties, delivered in 18 "Army Medicine has the opportunity to make signifi- team responsibility. However, Army medicine plays a de- time zones, in over 30 countries and territories. to Modernize cant improvements in healthcare as we implement the 2017 cisive role in monitoring, assessing, and identifying key In response to Hurricane Maria, for instance, the Army NDAA changes, which will influence how we sustain readi- health-related indicators and outcomes, as well as providing we linked virtual health capabilities in Puerto Rico with ness," said Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, the Army Surgeon Gen- recommendations to mitigate risks," she said. Army clinicians in Texas and in Georgia. With these virtual Army eral, and commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical In addition, Army medicine has implemented its capabilities, she said, the Army can remotely coach first re- Command, during testimony, Thursday, before the Senate "Medical Readiness Transformation Initiative" to stay in sponders at the point of injury on special lifesaving trauma Appropriations Committee. line with the Defense Secretary's priority to decrease the and advanced burn care techniques. Medicine Eventually, the DHA will be responsible for the ad- quantity of non-deployable personnel. The Army's pro- Finally, the Army's Behavioral Health Data Portal pro- By Devon L. Suits ministration of each military treatment facility, including gram aims to increase the readiness of the total force by vides practitioners the ability to provide quality care by en- Army.mil budgetary matters, information technology, health care ad- reducing the number of "Soldiers in the most severe non- hancing the service's "ability to monitor clinical outcome ministration and management, administrative policy and deployment category." metrics and refine behavioral health programs based on procedure, military medical construction, and other appro- As a result, West said, the total force has achieved the their metrics," West said.

36 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 37 MEDICAL FOCUS

Fight the Bite - It’s Tick Season Again

By Dr. Terry Klein Force Health Protection and Preventive Medicine

icks transmit a number of ticks. Usually an eschar (black scab) temperatures increase above 40 diseases that are caused by develops at the site where the patient degrees Fahrenheit. Thus, tick-borne viruses, bacteria, and pro- was bitten about 2 days prior to the diseases are normally reported from Ttozoa. As more tick-borne diseases onset of high fever after which a rash March to November as tick activity have been recognized worldwide, develops 1-2 days later. While there increases from early spring through their role in the transmission of is no vaccine for SFG Rickettsia, the late fall periods. diseases that affect human health infections are easily treatable with To identify disease risks to mili- has taken on increasing importance. antibiotics such as doxycycline. tary personnel, family members, and In Korea, many of the diseases that Ticks also carry other diseases, civilians, the 65th Medical Brigade/ ticks transmit are just beginning to such as anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Medical Activity Command-Korea be identified. A new virus called and babesiosis, which in some cases Entomology Section, Force Health “severe fever with thrombocytopenia result in death if not properly diag- Protection & Preventive Medicine syndrome”, or SFTS virus for short, nosed and treated. Similar to SFG and supporting elements collect and was first identified in Korea in 2013. Rickettsia, these are treatable with identify the types of ticks that are In 2017, there were 272 cases of antibiotics. Borreliosis is a bacterial present, their relative numbers, areas SFTS in Korea and 54 of those died. disease that causes Lyme disease and that they are most likely found (e.g., There is no vaccine or other treat- relapsing fever in Korea. Borrelia forests or grassy areas), and the dis- ment for SFTS virus infections, only burgdorferi, the bacterial spirochete eases that they carry. To accomplish supportive care. The SFTS virus has responsible for Lyme disease in the this, ticks are collected from vegeta- been detected in a total of 4 species U.S., is not present in Korea, but tion using tick drags at both non- of ticks that are found throughout there are at least two other types of government and government lands, wooded/forested areas, grasses, and Lyme disease that do not cause a U.S. and Republic of Korea Army other vegetation. This includes small “bull’s eye” at the bite site. training sites and military installa- patches of vegetation within the city Ticks found in wooded, forested, tions, in addition to wild animals, limits of Seoul and other metropoli- and brushy areas, leaf litter, and such as deer that are hit by vehicles tan areas. short/tall grasses and other vegeta- small mammals (Fig. 4), migratory Spotted Fever Group (SFG) tion become more active and actively birds, and domestic animals, such as Rickettsia are bacteria transmitted by seek hosts, including humans, as horses and cattle. At U.S. Army

38 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Garrison Humphreys, 50-150 ticks possible. Do not destroy the tick. skin heal. After removing the tick, each were collected from three Additionally, military personnel, thoroughly clean the bite area and Korean Water deer that were hit by civilians, and family members are your hands with rubbing alcohol, an motor vehicles. More than 400 ticks exposed while hiking in forested or iodine scrub, or soap and water. Do were collected from moderately grassy areas, or in some cases, at- not puncture or crush the body of short cut grasses and forested areas tending to gravesites where ticks are the tick, as this may increase the risk in and around the garrison as well as commonly found. Everyone must be of infection. Avoid folklore remedies nearby service member residences. aware of the presence of ticks when such as "painting" the tick with nail After collections, the ticks are conducting outdoor activities where polish or petroleum jelly, or burn- identified by species and processed ticks are found and check their body ing or using heat to make the tick and sent to collaborating agencies for ticks when conducting outdoor detach from the skin. This may cause such as Korea University, U.S. Army activities. damage to the tick-bite patient and Medical Research Institute of Infec- If bitten, ticks should be removed increase chances for transmission of tious Diseases, Walter Reed Army as soon as possible by a medical pathogens. Your goal is to remove Institute of Research and the Naval provider, whenever possible, to the tick as quickly as possible and Medical Research Center where they reduce the potential transmission of not waiting for it to detach. are tested for viruses, bacteria, and diseases. Avoid resting in grassy ar- protozoa using new technologies. eas, or at a minimum, place a cover

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K SAVE THE TICK: Ensure that All U.S. military personnel are on the ground to avoid contact with you save the tick, as this will assist exposed to biting ticks during train- grasses and other vegetation where to identifying the tick and also al- ing in field environments while civil- ticks are found. After returning from low for testing the tick for selected ians may be exposed in their work outdoor activities, always check your diseases that you may be exposed. environments. When training in body, clothes, and blankets/ground Place the tick in a secure container areas where ticks are found (grasses covers for the presence of ticks. If or sealed Zip Lock bag and keep it and other vegetation), military ticks are found biting, ticks should in a cool place such as a refrigerator. personnel should use permethrin be removed with as little trauma as Do not freeze the tick. As soon as (insecticide)-treated uniforms, with possible by grasping the tick with possible, provide the tick to the En- the trouser legs tucked into the boots a fine-tipped tweezers close to the tomology Section. A tick collection (Army DoD repellent system), as skin surface and then gently pulling report will be filled out so that if the blousing rubbers allow ticks to crawl upward with steady even pressure. tick is positive for any disease, the into the boot area or on the exposed This will keep the mouthparts of patient will be notified by a medical leg and later attach. Wear shirt the tick intact to reduce infection. provider. This will provide increased sleeves down, especially when crawl- Don't twist or jerk the tick as this recognition of diseases and rapid ing in grasses or other vegetation can cause the mouth-parts to break treatment for positive outcomes. and always check yourself for ticks off and remain in the skin. If this Be safe and always use precau- and shower as soon as possible after happens, remove the mouth-parts tions when in grasses, forests, or exiting potential tick habitats. If ticks with tweezers. If you are unable to wooded areas to avoid being bitten are discovered, see a medic to have remove the mouthparts easily with by ticks and becoming a medical the tick properly removed whenever a tweezers, leave it alone and let the casualty.

40 • Pulse 65, June 2018 PHOTO GALLERY Photos by William Wight, 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

YONGSAN EXERCISE TESTS HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS

he sounds of agony, the smell of burnt flesh and blood filled the air of U.S. Army Garrison TYongsan last month as the Soldiers of the 121st Combat Support Hospital combined with the garrison fire department and first responder teams to hone their critical trauma care skills during a mass-casualty training exercise. In an effort to maximize the training op- HIGHLIGHTS portunity volunteer Soldiers from various commands were moulaged as patients. During the exercise, fire and medical resources on the garrison were put through their professional paces testing their ability to handle a traumatic situation. Whenever a traumatic or natural disaster event occurs, the USAG Yongsan Safety Office and medical first responders are called into action and for the Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital team, a scenario such as this gives them the opportunity to call a Code Grey (Mass Casualty or MASCAL).

42 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 43 PHOTO GALLERY Photos by William Wight, 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

HOSPITAL CONDUCTS LIVE SURGERY IN THE FIELD

mproving the health and resiliency of Soldiers on the Korean peninsula is a cornerstone of the medical mission Iof the 65th Medical Brigade. For the Soldiers of the 121st Combat Support Hos- pital (a direct reporting unit of the Brigade), taking training seriously was a part of the daily routine during last month’s hospital readiness exercise. Clinicians, technicians and highly trained professionals performed live surgical procedures in a field environment providing the same quality of care that is normally given at the Brian Allgood Army Com- munity Hospital, the only difference of course was it was conducted in modular field tents under battlefield conditions.

44 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 45 PHOTO GALLERY Photos by William Wight, 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

The standing up of the critical care corridor demonstrated and validated the hospital’s ca- pability in providing patient care using real live patients in a variety of elective surgeries. The critical care corridor consisted of the Operating Room, an Intensive Care Unit recovery ward, Patient Administration, radiology, laboratory and pharmacy testing the patient flow of care. This year’s exercise further tested the hospital’s mettle by incorporating a Mass Casualty or MASCAL with the real live surgical patients as part of the moulaged patients.

46 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 47 mares. In 2001, a landmark study found that this kind of therapy can help reduce nightmare frequency and intensity, or even eliminate them. The technique follows a step-by-step process for identifying, confronting and gaining control over the content of a nightmare. Working with a doctor or ther- apist, a patient uses IRT to recall a nightmare. Then, using their emotions and senses, they visualize a new ending to the dream and regularly replay it over and over (similar to how an athlete visualizes their desired New DOD performance). Although patients do not usually dream their reimagined dream, most report fewer nightmares, or none at all, or they experience a different, less-dis- mobile app turbing dream. IRT is effective, but it can be intense. Many people struggle with the idea of replaying frightening details helps defuse about a disturbing dream over and over. Experts like Cooper recommend integrating the technique with psychiatry and behavioral health therapies to treat the un- nightmares for derlying condition. “Up to now, there's really been no app for treating We make… nightmares that accompany PTSD,” Cooper said. “In IRT, better sleep a patient must put effort into confronting the nightmare, • Men’s Suits visualizing it, rewriting the plot and ending, and reiterat- Courtesy of Defense Health Agency ing the new dream over and over for the therapy to be ef- Women’s Dresses & Suits fective. In the past, this was done by hand on paper – but • eing ambushed in a firefight but can't escape to safe- now we've worked to make it easier so you can just use ty. Being chased and can't find safe shelter. Flying your smartphone.” • Men’s & Women’s Uniforms Bthrough the air after an explosion flips your vehicle. The Dream EZ app enables users to: From reliving our worst experiences to playing on our • Write and log a description of the nightmare • Party Shirts deepest fears, nightmares can not only interrupt our rest, • Track when and how often the nightmare occurs they can make us afraid to even go to sleep. • Practice visualization techniques to rewrite the dream’s • Costumes Nightmares are a normal way for the brain to pro- plot and ending cess a traumatic event. Isolated nightmares are normal, • Record a new version of the dream, which can be If you can dream it, we can do it. but when dreams that consist of flashbacks, unwanted played over and over before bedtime memories, visceral fear or anxiety recur often, they can “Dream EZ continues the T2 tradition of making apps become a debilitating sleep disorder, according to re- that make behavioral health treatment easier,” said Cooper. search done by the National Center for PTSD. The De- The free app is available for Android and iOS devices Located just outside the pedestrian fense Department's National Center for Telehealth & at the App Store and Google Play. gate of Camp Humphreys. Technology (T2) has developed a new mobile application The Dream EZ app also features: to help users rewrite bad dreams to reduce the frequency • A dream log with a rating function – to track the inten- Mobile: 010-9431-7126 and intensity of nightmares. The app, called Dream EZ, is sity of dreams based on a nightmare treatment called imagery rehearsal • Sleep tools such as muscle relaxation and diaphragmatic Email: [email protected] therapy (IRT). breathing exercises to help the user reduce feelings of According to Dr. David Cooper, a psychologist and stress and anxiety, and promote better sleep USAG Humphreys Walking Gate T2 mobile applications lead, Dream EZ is the first mo- • Reminders prompt users to practice the new version of bile app that uses IRT therapy to address nightmares. the dream before going to sleep, and to log the previous Main Gate K-6 The app helps patients stay engaged in their own health night’s dream after they awake Shopping Mall care by continuing to practice IRT techniques between • A summary section that users can share with their appointments. health care provider to show how they’ve been doing be- DUKE I am proud to IRT has steadily gained favor as a treatment for night- tween appointments. serve you! 48 • Pulse 65, June 2018 oldiers with the 65th Medical Brigade cal Brigade Chaplain, Maj. Cheun Yoo said, “Command S bid farewell to the Brigade's Command Sergeant Major Garner made it a consistent practice to Sergeant Major and welcomed the in- take many of us aside; to not only correct, but instruct coming top enlisted leader during a Change of Respon- and develop. One aspect of his profession, which he sibility ceremony, May 10, at the Col. Ruby G. Brad- took exceptionally serious, through his position and ex- ley Hall (65th Medical Brigade Headquarters) on U.S. ample, was to exemplify the Army’s standards and to Army Garrison Humphreys. ensure that Soldiers were ever aware of their duty.” Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Garner relinquished re- “Command Sgt. Maj. Garner ensured our command sponsibility of the 65th Medical Brigade to Command remained focused on our people and their future by Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Barone during a morning ceremony challenging us with attention on the details required in front the Brigade Headquarters. Hosted by the Bri- for success and challenging our Soldiers to achieve ex- gade Commander, Col. Wendy Harter, the ceremony cellence,” said Harter. “He fostered our strong alliance represented the pride, discipline and teamwork of the with the Armed Forces Medical Command and our Brigade, while also fostering unit pride, esprit-de-corps, Republic of Korea partners and ensured our units his- and preserving tradition. tory was honored throughout the transformation and Command Sgt. Maj. Garner served as the Brigade's relocation. He fostered the command culture we sought Senior Enlisted Advisor from May 2016 during a sig- of dignity and respect, discipline, mental and physical nificant transformation period for the unit as the Head- fitness and positive outcome activities ensuring success quarters moved from U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan to was achieved.” Humphreys. “When I assumed the responsibility of the most As the senior Noncommissioned Officer, the Bri- complex, forward deployed, medical brigade in the U.S. gade Command Sergeant Major not only serves as the Army two years ago, the time has flown but I still feel principal advisor to the commander, but also to execute like the new guy because it was a lot of fun. Being the the commander's vision for the Brigade. command sergeant major for the 65th has been the pin- In his opening prayer for the ceremony, 65th Medi- nacle of my 27-year military career,” said Garner.

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Pulse 65, June 2018 • 51 “Command Sgt. Maj. Barone could not have been a better person for this job,” said Garner. “Not only is he coming to the 65th from the most deployed Medical Brigade in the Army, he is coming to us having just served as the command sergeant major of a Multi-Functional Medical Battalion. He is the right man at the right time to lead the 65th to the next level of readiness.” Garner also praised the brigade's visionary helm he served alongside with as the Senior Enlisted Advi- sor as well as every unit and Soldier within the Bri-

gade. “I hope I have served in such a way that you all can be proud of me, because I am extremely proud of each and every one of you.” The Change of Responsibility is a simple, yet traditional event that is filled with symbolism and heri- tage. The key to the ceremony is the passing of the Bri- gade colors. The passing of the colors symbolizes the transfer of command responsibility and authority, and helps to reinforce Noncommissioned Officer Author- ity in the Army, while also highlighting the support NCOs provide to the chain of command. Command Sgt. Maj. Barone, who has served in the

52 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 53 Army for 26 years, previously served as the 261st Multi- functional Medical Battalion command sergeant major at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Before that, he served in various positions in the medical community, and has deployed to numerous combatant command theater of operations. “Command Sgt. Maj. Barone brings the breadth of leadership and experience we need to continue along our path of increased readiness while sustaining our medical mission command and Armistice Health Ser- vices Support and Force Health Protection mission and Alliance partnerships across the peninsula,” said Harter. During his remarks, Barone said that coming to the 65th marks one of the most exciting and honorable days he has experienced in the Army. “The Army is letting me live our a dream; to train, mentor, advise and lead the best asset in any unit or organization, the leaders, soldiers, Katusa’s and civilians of the ‘Pacific Medics’.

54 • Pulse 65, June 2018 a week at 737-CARE (737-2273) or download the BAACH App Will I reach a live person when iPhone/Android App Bi-Lingual I call the Bilingual Medical Advice Line? For convenience, staff and patients enrolled or seeking care can navi- A person will always answer and gate Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital 24/7 from anywhere in Medical Advice stay with you on the call until you South Korea. Beneficiaries can download the free BAACH app. from get the advice or access to the health apple iTunes or Google Play store. care you need. What kinds of questions will Line comes to This app technology improves effective and efficient beneficiary ac- the nurse ask me? The Nurse will ask general de- cess to their health care system anytime, any day, from anywhere on Korea mographic information and then ask the Korean Peninsula. questions about your specific con- Story courtesy of Brian Allgood Army Community cern to best assist you in making in- Ensure location services are enabled on your phone and the app Hospital Clinical Services Division formed decisions on when and how will link to your phone's map program to help you navigate to local to seek care for an urgent problem or hospitals. to provide self-care at home. urrently on the Korean Penin- Medical Advice Line is available I have TRICARE For Life. Can I sula there is no Nurse Advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The call the Nurse Advice Line? CLine that currently works from nurses ask a series of questions about Yes. any phone and the toll free numbers a caller’s specific concerns to advise I always call the clinic directly for medical advice to the U.S. do not when and how to seek care for an during duty hours if I have a prob- understand the nuances of the Ko- urgent problem or give instruction lem. Can I still call my own PCM? rean healthcare system. Beginning on self-care at home. You can always call your PCM June 15, the Brian Allgood Army Should I call the BMAL if I or clinic; the Bilingual Medical Community Hospital will introduce think I have a medical emergency? Advice Line is just another way to the Bi-Lingual Medical Advice Line No. If you believe you have a provide you access to health care or BMAL, which will offer 24 hour medical emergency, go to the nearest and advice. access to nursing advice and transla- emergency room or call 911 on post I have a routine question or tion services. or From: concern I want to discuss with my The BMAL will allow beneficia- Casey/Hovey/CRC: 050-3332-9117 PCM. How do I do that? ries to access a registered nurse by Yongsan: 050-3323-9111 The Bilingual Medical Advice telephone for advice about immedi- K16: 050-3341-6001 Line is for your sudden onset or ate health care needs. Retirees will Humphreys: 050-3353-7911 new health concerns or questions. also be able to use this service. Walker: 050-3364-5911 Relay Health, allows you to send The BMAL nurses will let ben- Carroll: 050-3364-5911 secure e-mails to your PCM or eficiaries know which hospital is Should I call the Bilingual health care team. If you are an en- closest, how to get there and what Medical Advice Line if I am unsure rolled beneficiary with a PCM and services the facility offers. They can if my child or I need immediate have a question or concern about also assist with translating between care? a non-urgent health issue, contact the Korean provider/nurse and the Yes, unless you perceive the your Clinic directly or e-mail your patient if needed. This is especially problem to be life threatening. The PCM securely. helpful after hours when most Inter- Advice Line helps you make in- How will my PCM know I called national Clinics are closed. formed decisions on when and how the Nurse Advice Line and what The BMAL, will be available at to seek care for an urgent problem or the Nurse Advice Line advised me no cost to TRICARE beneficiaries. provides advice on self-care at home. to do? The nurses will help callers make How can I reach the Bilingual The Nurse Advice Line notifies informed decisions about self-care Medical Advice Line? your PCM within 24 hours that you at home or advise them when to see Call the Nurse Advice Line toll- called the Nurse Advice Line and a health care provider. The Bilingual free number 24 hours a day, 7 days what you were advised to do.

56 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 57 Bridgade Receives 2017 USARPAC Safety Award of Excellence individual and organizational accident prevention mea- Story and photos by William Wight sures and successes. The Brigade received the award for 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office exceptional accomplishments in the areas of accident prevention, risk mitigation and overall safety. t. Col. Kevin Hamilton, 65th Medical Brigade Chief This award is awarded every fiscal year to the gen- of Staff and Ta’Vares Hickey, 65th Medical Brigade eral officer/senior executive service level organization, LSafety and Occupational Health Manager received brigade, garrison (or equivalent) and battalion with the the 2017 U.S Army Pacific Command Safety Award of most effective overall safety program. The 65th Medical Excellence May 16 from Gen. Robert Brown, Command- Brigade leads the way in the Pacific with a positive safety ing General U.S. Army Pacific Command. Presenting the culture that has evolved with the tremendous leadership award on behalf of the General was Lt. Gen. Michael Bills, across the Brigade. Eighth U.S. Army Commanding General. The Brigade previously was presented the 8th Army Safety awards enhance Army operations and improve level and is currently nominated for the Secretary of safety awareness through recognition and promotion of Army level award to be presented this fall.

58 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 59 ast month, the 618th Dental Company Area Support Company conducted Operation Viper Strike, the annual dental field training L exercise. Organic to the 618th, the training involved rotating dental treatment teams to provide den- Operation Viper tal examinations services to incoming personnel at the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys One Stop In-processing. Strike Brings The Dental Company established a field dental examination tent which served as the focal point for in processing service members at USAG Humphreys. Service Members “Our goal was to conduct field examination and cleanings to incoming personnel as they transition on peninsula to maintain their dental readiness,” said Sgt. Dental Readiness 1st Class Monique Jones, 618th DCAS Area III senior enlisted leader. Jones explained that the entire exercise was part of an to ‘First Class’ even bigger campaign known as ‘GO First Class.” Officially started in 2013, the initiative is based on three pillars: prevention, readiness, and wellness. Each of Story and photos by William Wight the pillars is integral to the Army Medicine campaign and 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office helps transition oral care from a healthcare system to a system for health.

60 • Pulse 65, June 2018 The Painted Door Thrift Shop Within the pillar of prevention, Soldiers receive Find us on Facebook to get the latest updates on sales, a comprehensive exam and other benefits such as their cleanings, oral hygiene guidance, tooth varnish, operating hours, and fluoride treatments, tobacco counseling, and oral cancer screenings. According to Jones these services volunteer opportunities! improve a Soldier’s health and can reduce future care requirements. Go First Class helps promote readiness by main- https://www.facebook.com/ThePaintedDoorThriftShop/ taining a Soldier’s deployable status. The single visit concept of the program ensures most Soldiers are available to deploy after a single visit, without being Scheduled hours for next held up due to an oral health issue. three months for the JUNE Soldiers fall into one of 4 dental categories that determines if they are deployable based on their Painted Door Thrift Shop dental health. Categories one and 2 are deployable

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worldwide and indicate a current examination or a current exam with minor, non-emergent care. If Soldiers are in category 3 or 4, however, they can- not deploy with their unit because they either do not have a current exam or they have a dental health issue that will need attention within 12 months. Those care concerns must be brought up to date before a patient can be returned to deployable status, which is the ultimate goal. The third pillar, wellness, is the ultimate goal. Once Soldiers no longer need dental treatment beyond routine exams and cleanings, they are less likely to return to a non-deployable status. This also fffff means they will be spending less time in the clinic and enjoying an enhanced quality of life. “It was through this field training exercise en- Membership is available for the 2018-2019 Board Year. You vironment that the company was able to perform may sign up at the Painted Door thrift store and Luncheons its transition to hostilities mission and keep service members dental ready,” said Jones. will resume in Sept of 2018. Woljeong Buddhist Temple

62 • Pulse 65, June 2018 I found myself stiff as the base flag- pole—especially when trying to sit lotus-style. Slideshows and documentaries were shown condensing five millen- nia of Korean history into minutes, ranging from major historical dynasties, the unique formation of Hangul (Korean language) by King Sejong (1443), and the artistic designs of various Korean cultural artifacts. After sitting locked-in lotus-style, we were eager to spring up and saunter outside to explore the complex on a walking tour led by our ever-conscientious Temple guide and interpreter “Jay,” a pleas- ant Korean young man. The premises were well-kept. Jay dutifully delivered mini-lectures on Temple history (back to 1790), stupas (stone towers functioning as Buddhist shrines), relics and artifacts, the building and the bells. Inside the ornate Daeungbo- jeon, main prayer hall housing the exquisite gold-plated Shakyamunl Triad (three sacred Buddhas), Jay interprets the lecture on Bud- dhist philosophy from the head sunim (monk). Though his Eng- lish is decent, explaining abstract metaphysical concepts in another language is no easy task. Articulat- ing such words as dharma, karma and schlarma is difficult enough arly last month I had the any holes in my socks.) We were even to another native speaker, let opportunity, courtesy of the handed two-piece Buddhist clothing alone to a foreigner. Soon our own EUnited Service Organization making me look like a monk-in- dharma demands everyone head A First Impression of a (USO) at Osan Air Base, to stay the-making. After changing into our on over to the main dining hall; we overnight as part of a “Temple stay” new attire, we headed down again hadn’t eaten lunch. Even for would- tour at Hwaseong City’s Yongjusa for an orientation to Temple stay be ascetic monks, hunger beckons. (“Dragon Bowl”) Temple. and were given a class known as We rush to the dining hall under The Temple is in an urban set- Cheong-kyu or Buddhist etiquette. gentle rain. USO Temple ting, no secluded mountainside We were instructed in the fine art of The dinner was all-vegetarian. fortress here. The complex was bowing all the way to the ground. The head sunim tells us through expansive and very clean. After All 45 of us gave it a go with our Jay that what we consume is not as getting off the tour bus, I proceed hands and heads and knees and feet. significant as how. The meal was Stay Tour with my group to the lodging house. Though I work out regularly and preceded with recitation of the Inside we changed our shoes for am in good shape, bowing isn’t in English translation of O-kwan-kay Story by Ron Roman slippers. (Lucky for me I didn’t have my routine. At my age joints creak; (Pre-Meal Chant). All of us duti- Special Contributor to Pulse 65

Pulse 65, June 2018 • 65 Photo by Hashi Jackson, USO Korea Field Programs Manager

then a more soothing solo rendition byes to the sunim, Jay, and the rest of a love song in English. Next the of the staff. I can say that this was a sunim treats us to his own musi- very relaxing and enjoyable experi- cal performance on the flute and a ence in learning the lifestyle of a stand-up solo dance performance of Buddhist temple monk. Thank you Param Chum (Dance on the Wind). Osan USO for putting this together. He follows this up with a lengthy Question-and-Answer session. We are reminded of the most important Editor’s Note: The author has lesson in life according to Buddhism: taught English and the Humani- ties with the University of Mary- Find One’s True Self. land University College (UMUC) As the noon day sun comes out, throughout the U.S. Pacific Com- we walk outside and say our good- mand originally since 1996.

Photo by Ji Su “Jay” Lee fully hold up our plates over our He instructs us in the fine art thread a plastic lace through a small heads and mouth the words. First of breathing and tai-chi (moving tiny bead. Fingers fumble. After off is hot seaweed soup (miyuk- meditation). My balance is terrible. 50-60 bows, it’s not easy to steady guk: I always like to put plenty of In one stance I almost keel over the fingers. After about 70 bows I’m rice in mine), followed by various like a drunkard. We wobble on for getting winded—and praying for a vegetable dishes, kimchi and rice another two hours then we stop and second breath, a third, a fourth…. being mainstays of Korean cuisine. head off to the dormitory. In pitch I’m hardly the only one. Upon fin- Bananas were served as dessert. blackness, Jay turns off our dormi- ishing, Jay helps us in tying up our The concept that all Buddhist tory lights. beaded laces into wristlets before we monks are vegetarians is a myth. We are awaken at 4 a.m. as it’s head off for breakfast. In Tibet they’re forced to eat meat; time to kick off the day with the Due to the rain, our outdoor homegrown vegetables and fruits traditional Buddhist 108 bows; this walking meditation is cancelled are rare. Upon completion of our is standard. It’s a killer if you’re and we are tutored in the fine meal, we all venture outside to clean over 40 or don’t practice them art of Korean Buddhist-style tea our plates and utensils. It’s now time routinely. We go downstairs to the preparation followed by musical to go back to the main lodge and big classroom. At 4:30 am in unison recordings chosen by the sunim. hone our meditation and breathing we perform the 1-0-8, or try to. For He chooses a stirring duet by two exercise skills with the head monk. every four bows, on the floor we male tenors in Italian (hmm…) and Photo by Hashi Jackson, USO Korea Field Programs Manager

66 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 67 orneo, an island about twice the size of Germany, is one of the largest in the world - ranking right behind Greenland and New Guinea. It, however, is not a country and is split Bbetween the nations of Brunei, Malaysia, and Indo- nesia. This exotic destination hosts multiple airports with direct flights from Korea, Japan, and several other Asian countries.

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Enjoy the beautiful sunset in Kota Adventures Kinabalu while handpicking your in Asia: fresh seafood dinner! BORNEO By Capt. Kyle Hoedebecke The rhinoceros hornbill is a large species 65th Medical Brigade Correspondent that can live for up to 35 years. This bird also is the Malaysian national bird.

Pulse 65, June 2018 • 69 There are many locations throughout Borneo where you can interact with the unique species only found here!

Borneo’s rainforests are the oldest in the world with an estimated age of 140 million years. These vast habitats are home to the Rafflesia Arnoldii flower - the largest ever discovered. Furthermore, this island hosts 222 mammals – 44 of which are only found in Borneo. Orangutans, for example, can only be found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. While here, interact with these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats. With more and more species of animals being discovered every year, over 360 new species within the last decade, Borneo is an animal watchers paradise. Borneo is also home to Southeast Asia’s highest mountain: Mount Kinabalu. This sacred peak reaches 13,435 feet above sea level and visitors may climb to the summit over two days and one night. Its spectacular views above the clouds are relatively accessible to hikers of all ages.

The national forests, parks, and zoos are family friendly. They allow visitors of all ages to appreciate the rare plant and animal species of the island. 70 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 71 If you prefer to stay at sea level, then you will love the blissful beaches, breathtaking scuba diving, and stunning snorkeling. Borneo and its numerous smaller satellite islands offer multiple crescents of heavenly white sand with calm wa- ters. Notably, there are several beaches along the coastline where tourists can see mother turtles laying eggs or the babies hatching and trekking towards the ocean. July to October each year are the optimal turtle-landing months.

Manukan Island is one of Malaysia's first marine national parks and is located off the coast of the city Kota Kinabalu. The Island is accessible by speedboat and boasts white sandy beaches with coral reefs ideal for snorkelling, diving and swimming. Many of the surrounding islands offer safe places for small children to play on the beach and in the water. There are multiple small coral reefs great for snorkeling or diving just off the shoreline.

The front gate of the Istana Nurul Iman - the largest residence in the world!

The island also boasts one of the wealthiest kings in the world - the Sultan of Brunei. His wealth was most recently valued by Forbes at approximately $20 billion, making him the third-wealthiest royal on the planet. When visiting Brunei, visitors can see the world’s largest residential palace – the Istana Nurul Iman - at more than 2,152,782 square feet of floor space and 1,788 rooms. The residence opens to the public for three days over the Hari Raya holiday.

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Toilet paper is underappreciated -- until you really need it! When traveling inter- nationally, this commodity often proves elusive or nonexistent. I recommend having several sheets of toilet paper, wet wipes, or tissues on hand in case of emergencies. Personally, we take out the brown center roll in order to flatten the toilet paper and save space in our carry-on luggage. The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. All the countries of Borneo are Muslim majority nations. Malaysia and Indonesia were more relaxed with Brunei being more strict (from our personal experience). In all locations, the locals were very respectful, caring, and outgoing.

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What Are Primaries? 2018 Primary Elections by State and territory Primaries are elections that political This chart lists the 2018 State primary election dates in all the States, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories; primary runoff dates parties use to select candidates for a (if applicable); States with U.S. Senate races; number of U.S. Representative seats up for re-election; and Gubernatorial races. The General Election is Tuesday, November 6, 2018 general election. Then each party’s General Election Voting in Primaries candidates run against each other in State State Primary State Primary Runoff What Are They? the general election. U.S. Senate U.S. Representative Alabama June 5 July 17 No 7 Alaska August 21 — No 1 FACT SHEET Types of Primaries American Samoa — — — 1 Delegate Arizona August 28 — Yes 9 Open Primaries: Arkansas May 22 June 19 No 4 In an open primary, a voter of any California June 5 — Yes 53 political affiliation may vote in the Colorado June 26 — No 7 Wherever U.S citizens go, primary of any party. For example, a Connecticut August 14 — Yes 5 voter registered as a Democrat can Delaware September 6 — Yes 1 FVAP ensures their voice is heard. District of Columbia June 19 — — 1 Delegate choose to vote in the Republican Florida August 28 — Yes 27 The Federal Voting Assistance Program primary. A voter may only vote in one Georgia May 22 July 24 No 14 party’s primary and, in many States, Guam August 25 — — 1 Delegate (FVAP) works to ensure Service voters are not required to choose Hawaii August 11 — Yes 2 a political affiliation when they Idaho May 15 — No 2 members, their eligible family members register to vote. States vary in how Illinois March 20 — No 18 Indiana May 8 — Yes 9 and overseas citizens are aware of their they administer open primaries for Iowa June 5 — No 4 absentee voters. Kansas August 7 — No 4 right to vote in and have the tools and Kentucky May 22 — No 6 Closed Primaries: Louisiana November 6 — No 6 resources to successfully do so — from In a closed primary, voters may only Maine June 12 — Yes 2 Maryland June 26 — Yes 8 vote in the primary of the party they Massachusetts September 4 — Yes 9 anywhere in the world. are registered with. For example, a Michigan August 7 — Yes 14 voter registered as a Republican can Minnesota August 14 — Yes 8 only vote in a Republican primary. Mississippi June 5 — Yes 4 Absentee voters in States that con- Missouri August 7 — Yes 8 Montana June 5 — Yes 1 duct closed primaries are often re- Nebraska May 15 — Yes 3 quired to choose a party affiliation on Nevada June 12 — Yes 4 their voter registration form in order New Hampshire September 11 — No 2 to participate in the State’s primary New Jersey June 5 — Yes 12 elections. New Mexico June 5 — Yes 3 New York June 26* — Yes 27 North Carolina May 8 July 17** No 13 Semi-closed Primaries: North Dakota June 12 — Yes 1 In a semi-closed primary, Ohio May 8 — Yes 16 Independent voters, or those with- Oklahoma June 26 August 28 No 5 out a party affiliation, may choose Oregon May 15 — No 5 Pennsylvania May 15 — Yes 18 which party’s primary they want to Puerto Rico — — — 1 Resident vote in; however, those registered Rhode Island Septmeber 12 — Yes 2 with a party may only vote in that South Carolina June 12 June 26 No 7 party’s primary. For example, a voter South Dakota June 5 — No 1 registered as a Democrat may only Tennessee August 2 — Yes 9 Texas March 6 May 22 Yes 36 vote in a Democratic primary, and a Utah June 26 — Yes 4 voter registered as an Independent Vermont August 14 — Yes 1 may choose to vote in a Democratic Virgin Islands August 4 — — 1 Delegate or Republican primary. Virginia June 12 — Yes 11 Washington August 7 — Yes 10 West Virginia May 8 — Yes 3 Wisconsin August 14 — Yes 8 Wyoming August 21 — Yes 1 GO TO FVAP.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION * Federal Primary ** Federal Primary Runoff Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Phone: 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) I DSN: 425-1584 I Email: [email protected] Note: Election Information is current as of October 2017. Check your State election website or FVAP.gov for additional details and updates. Facebook.com/DoDFVAP and Twitter @FVAP Pulse 65, June 2018 • 77 USO Casey Brings Taste of Home

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ilitary units from as near the Joint Security Area (JSA, for their service to our nation.” far away as Hawaii, two companies of the 1st Battalion, “These types of events not only Alaska, and Okinawa 21st Infantry Regiment, who were contribute to Quality of Life for all M enjoyed more than training on small arms weapons service members, Army, Air Force, 3,300 hamburgers, 1,600 hot dogs, qualification. USO Casey staff and and Marines, training here on “Free- 3,200 bags of chips, 3,500 sodas/ Volunteers manned the grills making dom’s Frontier”, but also have long bottled water that were transport- sure everyone was served. lasting effect on morale of each indi- ed, cooked, and served. “Our mission at the USO is to vidual service member. We are fortu- Major units participating in the strengthen America’s military ser- nate to have caring dedicated people event were the1st Battalion, 21st vice members by keeping them con- in our Garrison willing to work and Infantry Regiment/25 Infantry nected to family, home and country, contribute to the well-being of our On April 12, just eleven miles from the Demilita- Division from Hawaii, Task Force throughout their service to the troops,” stated U.S. Army Garrison rized Zone, more than 1,550 military personnel Arctic with aviation units from Ha- nation which to us includes these Commander, Lt. Col. Brian Jacobs. waii and Alaska, and 3-69th Armor times when they are training in aus- Continuing to lift the spirits of were treated to a morale boosting barbeque by the Regiment. tere remote locations,” commented the military is central to the USO Additionally, USO staff and Tom Higgins, USO Casey Manager. mission. If you are interested to United Service Organization (USO) at Rodriguez volunteers prepared and transported “Events such as this, is one of the learn more or assist in these efforts, Live Fire Complex. 500 barbecue meal packages to War- many ways USO gives back to our please stop by your local USO office rior Base, another training facility men and women in uniform for and volunteer.

78 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 79 alk therapy for in- ments of their mental health. He told Reuters Health by phone T somnia is effective at Lead author Daniel J. Taylor that people who feel they’re getting reducing insomnia, of the University of North Texas insufficient sleep or who have exten- Talk Therapy as well as mental fatigue, among in Denton told Reuters Health sive daytime sleepiness that inter- military personnel, according to a by phone that up to 20 percent feres with their ability to function new study. of active military personnel during the day for about two weeks For the new analysis, published have insomnia. should discuss it with their primary May Help Soldiers online in Sleep, researchers re- “If you want to keep your fight- care provider. cruited 151 active-duty U.S. Army ing forces as healthy as possible, “In some cases insomnia can be personnel stationed at Fort Hood, you want to address modifiable an indicator of other medical prob- Combat Insomnia Texas who had chronic insomnia risk factors like sleep as early and lems like infection or cancer. Insuf- and randomly assigned half of them effectively as possible. We know that ficient sleep is also a red flag for to receive six weekly 60-minute people with insomnia have comor- suicide ideation,” said Twery, who Story by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock sessions of a treatment cognitive bid depression, anxiety and PTSD. was not involved in the research. Reuters (Health) behavior therapy for insomnia (CBTi). All the soldiers had served at least one military deployment in or around Iraq or Afghanistan. The average age was about 32, and more than 80 percent were male. CBTi is a short-term, goal oriented type of psycho- therapy that tries to change destructive thinking and behavior. It has been successfully used since the 1960s in civilian populations to treat several clinical problems besides insomnia. The soldiers’ CBTi program also included relaxation training and helpful tips on how to get a good night’s sleep, or sleep hygiene, It’s possible that insomnia may ex- Taylor said more studies are such as avoiding activities in bed acerbate these conditions,” he said. needed to determine whether like using a computer, eating or Based on the results, Taylor treating insomnia could reduce watching TV. believes, “CBTi should be the first depression, substance abuse and Control group volunteers were line treatment of insomnia in active PTSD symptoms, as well as work contacted briefly every other week duty military.” safety and operational readiness. for six weeks. Michael Twery, director of the He also hopes to test the effect of About 11 weeks after the start National Heart, Lung and Blood CBTi in other military settings, of the study, participants receiv- Institute’s National Center on Sleep including before and during de- ing CBTi were sleeping longer and Disorders Research in Bethesda, ployment. waking less during the night than Maryland, cautioned, however, that “My hope is that the outcome control subjects. “while CBT is an evidenced-based of this study is that the military CBTi also helped military per- therapy and has efficacy in the gen- massively trains more people who sonnel reduce their mental fatigue eral population, it doesn’t work for can provide CBTi for insomnia,” and improve their scores on assess- everyone.” said Taylor.

80 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 81 BAACH Casey Clinic Suwon Clinic Camp Walker Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH) • Primary Care (13-99 yrs) • Primary Care (18-65 yrs) (Wood Clinic) • Pharmacy • Pharmacy • Primary Care (0-99 yrs) • Laboratory • Laboratory (in progress) • Pharmacy • X-ray • Hearing exams • Laboratory • Hearing exams • Immunizations • X-ray Medical Capabilities • Immunizations • PHAs/Flight physicals • Hearing exams • PHAs • Dental • Immunizations • Occupational Health • Working on: • PHAs • Public Health Nurse - Physical Therapy (part time) • Occupational Health • Physical Therapy • Public Health Nurse Population Supported • Behavioral Health • Physical Therapy • Nurse Case Manager • Behavioral Health • Host Nation Liaison Nurse MSG Henry L. Jenkins • Nurse Case Manager Area II • Optometry Patient Centered Medical • Optometry → 121st CSH/BAACH AREA I Area I Home • Nutritionist → Brian Allgood clinic DONGDUCHEON → Casey clinic Camp Red Cloud Clinic • OB care off post → Yongsan clinic • Primary Care (0-99 yrs) UIJONGBU → Camp Red Cloud clinic • Primary Care (18-65 yrs) → K-16 • Pharmacy → 3 Korean Hospitals • Pharmacy → 1RC medical clinic • Laboratory AREA II AREA III • Laboratory • X-ray → 26 Korean Hospitals INCHEON SEOUL Camp Carroll Clinic WONJU • X-ray • Hearing exams PYONGTAEK • Hearing exams • Immunizations • Primary Care (18-65yrs) • Immunizations Area IV • PHAs/Flight physicals • Pharmacy Area III • PHAs • Occupational Health (Bldg. 370) • Laboratory → Camp Walker Clinic • Occupational Health → Humphreys main clinic • Public Health Nurse • X-ray → Camp Carroll Clinic • Public Health Nurse → Sgt. Shin Woo Kim Soldier WAEGWAN • Physical/Occ Therapy (Bldg. 370) • Hearing exams AREA IV → 13 Korean Hospitals • Physical Therapy (part time) Center Medical Home and DAEGU • Behavioral Health (Bldg. 370) • Immunizations POHANG • PHAs Dental Clinic CHANGWON • Nurse Case Manager → Suwon clinic Brian Allgood Primary • Optometry(Bldg.576) • Occupational Health • Orthopedics (2 days per month) • Public Health Nurse → 9 Korean Hospitals BUSAN Care Clinic • Prenatal care (up to 36 weeks) • Physical Therapy • Primary Care (0-99 yrs) • Dermatology (1 day per week) (hiring) • Pharmacy • Nutrition (hiring) • Laboratory • X-ray • Hearing exams • Immunizations Sgt. Shin Woo Kim • PHAs Soldier Center • Nurse Case Manager Medical Home Brian Allgood Hospital • All other services offered in BAACH hospital are available • Primary Care (18-65 yrs) • Emergency Medicine - Social Work • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Pharmacy • Primary Care - Addiction Medicine - Physiatrist • Laboratory - Internal Medicine - Family Advocacy - Physical Therapy • X-ray - Family Medicine • Radiology (MRI/CT) - Occupational Therapy K-16 Clinic • Hearing exams - Pediatrics • Surgical Services • Medical Board Section • Primary Care (18-65 yrs) • Immunizations • Medical Services - OB/GYN - Soldiers recommended for • Pharmacy • PHAs - Dermatology - ENT medical board in CONUS/ • Laboratory • Public Health Nurse (once weekly) - Sleep Medicine - General Surgery medical curtailment • Hearing exams • Physical Therapy - Echocardiogram/ Stress Test - Orthopedics • Nutrition • Immunizations • Behavioral Health • Behavioral Health - Podiatry • PHAs/Flight physicals • Nurse Case Manager - Psychiatry - Oral Maxillo-facial Surgery • Physical Therapy (part time) • Optometry - Psychology - Neuro-Surgery (limited) • Prenatal care (up to 36 weeks)

82 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 83 After-hours medical care Camp Humphreys Purchased Care Sector Providers

• Emergencies- use BAACH App on post or 119 for off post (Host nation ambulance services will come) • Provider on call for each clinic--off-duty hours Ajou University Hospital • Phone number posted on clinic doors/or use BAACH App Hallym University Dongtan • On call provider gives medical advice 42 Km, 1089 Beds, New Sacred Heart Hospital • If provider recommends an ER visit, unit transportation preferred, or provider will arrange transport with on call Trauma Center, Helipad, driver 41 Km, Emergency Medical OB/GYN Care and Specialty Clinics Off post medical care Osan AFB Hospital ER • Tricare approved Korean hospitals close to every base in Korea, many with international health centers with 20 Km, Limited After Hours translation services Urgent Care Clinic • Healthcare provided is on par with US care with some cultural differences • Brian Allgood monitors all inpatient hospital care and provides assistance as needed • Tricare Prime patients have no payments for Tricare approved hospitals St. Mary's Hospital 10 km, Emergency Room Humphreys Transformation Dankook University Hospital

• Extended Hours of the MSG Henry L. Jenkins Patient Centered Medical Home 30 Km, 800 Beds, NICU/ - Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m - 9 p.m. Peds, Cardio, Neuro, Ortho, - Weekends/Holidays: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. OB/GYN, Psych, MRI, • For appointments call 737-2273 or 0503-337-2273 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Helipad, EENT • For extended hour appointments call 737-2767 or 0503-337-2767 from 5 -9 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Good Morning Hospital on weekends and holidays. 10 km, Emergency Room • New hospital expected to have first patient day in November, 2019

The 121st Combat Support Hospital team at the CSH site on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. (Courtesy photo by 121st CSH Command Team)

84 • Pulse 65, June 2018 Pulse 65, June 2018 • 85 US Forces Medical-Dental-Veterinary Suwon Aid Station AREA II 788-5107 (Soldiers only) Dental Clinic #2 (Bldg. 5107) Facilities Directory AREA IV 737-9089 / 737-9090 Camp Carroll Clinic Mon – Fri 0730 - 1130 & 1230 - 1630 HEALTH CARE/TMC Physical Therapy: 737-3588 737-4300 Exams: Mon – Fri 0830 - 1100 & 1230 - 1330 AREA I Mon-Fri 0800-1200 & 1300-1700 Mon – Wed, Fri 0900-1700 (closed 1200-1300) (Soldiers only) Call for appointment In/Out Processing: Mon - Fri 0830 - 1100 & 1230 - 1330 Camp Casey Health Clinic Radiology: 737-3585 M,T,W,F 0800-1700 Mon-Fri 0800-1130 & 1230-1700 Camp Walker (Wood Clinic) Thurs 1300-1630 737-2273 (Press 2-5-1) AREA III Triage & Transport Center (TTC ): 737-3582 Mon – Wed, Fri 0900-1700 (closed 1200-1300) Sgt. Shin Woo Kim Dental Clinic Camp Casey Front Desk: 737-2762/2763 Open 24/7 (Soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) (Bldg. 6370) CRC TMC Front Desk: 732-7776/6011 737-5129 / 5130 APPOINTMENT LINE: 737-2273 AREA V Camp Red Cloud Medical Clinic Mon – Wed, Fri 0830 - 1700; Thurs 1300 - 1700 (Mon-Fri 0700-1600) 737-2273 Osan Air Base Mon – Wed, Fri 0900-1730 (closed 1200-1300) Carius Dental Treatment Facility Public Health Nurse: 0505-784-DOCS (3627) (Soldiers only) (Bldg. 3020) 737-3557 737-9206/9207 Mon-Fri 0830-1730 BHC Chinhae AREA II Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 762-5415 Audiology: 737-3590 Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital Mon – Fri 0830-1630 AREA IV Mon-Fri 0830-1130 & 1300-1630 737-2273 (Press 1-1) Mon-Wed, Fri 0800 - 1900 (closed 1200 - 1300) Bodine Dental Clinic Behavioral Health (Bldg. 802): Thurs 1300 - 1700 (Bldg. 220) 730-4304 (Soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) 737-9452 / 737-4791 Mon-Fri 0830-1730 DENTAL CLINIC Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 K-16 Medical Clinic Dental Exams: Activity Duty: Mon – Wed & Fri (Walk in only) Immunizations: 737-3577 741-6300 AREA I 0900 - 1100, Thurs 1300 - 1500 Mon-Fri 0830 -1200 & 1300-1700 Mon – Wed, Fri 0900 - 1530 (closed 1130 - 1300) *LIMITIONS DUE TO SERGEANTS TRAINING (Soldiers only) Camp Casey DC Activity Duty Family appointment only: Lab: 737-3580 (Bldg. 808) (Call 1230 - 1530 Mon – Fri) Space Available appointments Mon-Fri 0830-1700 737-9011 / 737-9012 AREA III Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 Camp Carroll Dental Clinic Optometry: 737-3594 In/Out Processing (Mon - Fri): 0730 - 1600 (Bldg. 180) 737-4201/4202 Mon-Fri 0900-1200 & 1300-1700 Sgt. Shin Woo Kim Soldier Center Medical Home (Lunch 1130-1230) Mon – Fri 0930 - 1630 (Bldg. 6370): 737-2273 Call to make appointments for all dental treatment PHAs: Call Appointment Line Mon – Wed, Fri 0830 - 1700; Thurs 1300 - 1700 Camp Red Cloud DC 737-2273 (Soldiers only) (Bldg. S-306) *APPTs ONLY 737-9009 / 737-9010 AREA V *MUST COMPLETE PART 1 FIRST Mon – Wed 0730 - 1630, Thur 1300 - 1630, Master Sgt. Henry L. Jenkins Patient Centered Medical Home Osan Air Base Dental Clinic Pharmacy: 737-3598 Fri 0730 - 1530 (Bldg. 555): 737-2273 (Bldg. 777) Mon-Fri 0830-1700 During normal hours of operation Mon – Fri 0900 - 2100; Sat, Sun, Holiday 0830 - 1900 784-2108 (closed 1200-1300) Mon – Wed, Fri 0700 - 1700 (Soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) Thurs 0900 - 1700

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VET CLINIC AREA I AREA III AREA I • Dongducheon Jooang St. Mary's AREA I • Good Morning Hospital 031-659-7736 USAG Red Cloud Hospital 031-863-0550 (ext.104) • Pyeongtaek St. Mary's Hospital (Bldg. 437) • Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital 070-5012-3420 031-910-7777 732-7434 • Hwain Metro Hospital 041-622-1300 • Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital AREA I Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. • Dankook University Hospital AREA II 031-820-3636 041-550-7640 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 0900-1200, 1300-1600 AREA III • Hallym University Dongtan Hospital 031-8086-2300 AREA II AREA II • South Seoul Hospital 031-218-0761 • Ajou University Hospital USAG Yongsan 031-219-4010 AREA II AREA III (Bldg. 4728) • St. Vincent's Hospital 737-2450 031-249-8016 • AHS Korea 02-749-7915 • Seoul National University Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. • Yeouido St. Mary's Mon 1300 - 1600 Tue 0900 - 1600 Hospital 02-3779-2212 Bundang Hospital Wed 0900 - 1600 Thurs 1300 - 1600 • Seoul St. Mary's 031-787-2038 Fri 0900 - 1600 AREA IV Hospital 02-2258-6818 • Cha University Bundang (Closed for lunch 1130 - 1300) • Drs. Woo&Hann's Skin Medical Center and Laser Clinic 031-780-5168 AREA III 02-777-2991 • The Mindcare Institute 070-8888-8277 AREA IV USAG Humphreys • Hangang Sacred Haert (Bldg. 2260) Hospital 02-2639-5025 AREA IV 737-9720 • Severance Hospital Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. 02-2228-5819 • Hyosung Hospital • Cha Gangnam Medical Mon, Thurs Closed 053-766-7073 Center, Cha University Tue, Wed, Fri 0900 - 1200, 1300 - 1600 • Yeungnam University Hospital 02-3468-3127 • Seoul National University 053-640-6645 AREA IV Hospital 02-2072-4100 • Keimyung University Dongsan Medical To Call DSN by cell phone, dial 050-3330-xxxx • Tong Il Medical (DME Center 053-250-7997 USAG Walker for numbers starting with 730 or only) 02-766-2433 • Daegu Fatima Hospital 053-940-7520 • Women Medi Park Hospital (Bldg. 341) 050-3337-xxxx for numbers starting with 737. • Ewha Womens University 764-4708 Mokdong Hospital (West) 054-450-9870 Dial last four digits as normal. Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. 02-2650-5890 • Gumi Cha Hospital 031-219-4010 *NOT AN EMERGENCY CARE CLINIC* • Tue, Wed, Fri 0900 - 1200, 1300 - 1600 • EZPAP Care (DME only) Samsung Changwon Hospital 10-3106-0414 055-290-6229 AREA V • Asan Medical Center 02-3010-5001 • Pohang St. Mary's Hospital EMERGENCY on post from DSN: 911 • Samsung Medical Center 054-260-8105 Osan Air Base EMERGENCY on post from Cell: 050-3330-5906 02-3410-0203 • Busan St. Mary's Hospital (Bldg. 766) EMERGENCY off post from Cell: 119 • Withmed (Southwest;DME only) 051-933-7061 784-6614 031-395-4397 • Dongeui Medical Center Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. • Inha University Hospital (West) 051-850-8523 Mon – Fri 0900-1600 032-890-2080 • Ilsin Christian Hospital 051-630-0411

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