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January 15, 2010 • Volume 8, Issue 12 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil Polar Bear plunge 2010

Ben Snow, a seventh grader at Humphreys American School, leads a pack of over 175 U.S. Army Garrison-Humphreys community members as they plunge into 31 Fahrenheit water during the 2nd annual Polar Bear Swim held at the Splish & Splash Water Park Saturday. See Page 23 for the story. – U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon

GARRISONS OVERVIEW FEATURE Region News P02 Sharp Point P02 USAG-Red Cloud P05 Defender 6 Sends P02 Page 16 USAG-Casey P05 Cancer Awareness P04 USAG-Yongsan P09 Army’s AFAP P13 Daegu Enclave USAG-Humphreys P21 New FMWRC P18 USAG-Daegu P25 Korean Page P30 English Camp NEWS • PAGE 2 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

The Morning Calm Published by Installation Management Command - Korea SHARP POINT #06-10 Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. John Uberti Public Affairs Officer/Editor: R. Slade Walters Senior Editor: Dave Palmer U.S. Forces Korea on Facebook Kickoff USAG-RED CLOUD Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson 1. I’m starting our Official contractors, and technical representatives may Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson USFK Facebook site on 15 Janu- also establish personal accounts on social media sites; however, CI Officer: James F. Cunningham ary 2010, at www.usfk.mil. My be aware that establishment and use of unofficial accounts on USAG-YONGSAN intent is to create a forum for a government computers while on duty is restricted, as outlined in Commander: Col. David W. Hall professional exchange of ideas and USFK Command Policy Letter #52, and the rules posted at our Public Affairs Officer: Dan Thompson Staff Writers: Sgt. Lee Min-hwi, Sgt. Choi Keun-woo, information for the command. USFK Facebook site. Users should review this material prior to Cpl. Hwang Joon-hyun, Pvt. Kim Hyung-joon 2. By allowing duty use of offi- beginning any new media project.

USAG-HUMPHREYS cial interactive social media sites in 5. USFK personnel are encouraged to visit the Official USFK Commander: Col. Joseph P. Moore USFK, I hope to expand the flow Facebook site and many other existing official DoD social media Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy of information to our community sites. As information technologies continue to advance, I want CI Officer: Lori Yerdon Designer: Pfc. Baek Joon-woo so you can receive information in our command to be the very best at using these new tools to ex- the most comfortable and acces- change ideas and get vital information to the people who need it USAG-DAEGU Commander: Col. Terry Hodges Gen. Walter L. Sharp sible method possible. most: our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Civilian Employees Public Affairs Officer: Philip Molter 3. USFK Command Policy Let- and Family Members. CI Officer: Mary Grimes Staff Writers: Cpl. Park Kyung-rock, Cpl. Lee Do-dam ter #52 defines the ways in which we, as a command, can interact Interns: Gu You-jin, Kang Hye-jin with our community and the public at large. Using social media, We Go Together! such as the USFK Facebook site, and other interactive internet ac- This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The tivities, we can increase communication and address your concerns WALTER L. SHARP Morning Calm Weekly are not necessarily official views of, or questions. General, US Army or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of De- fense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of 4. USFK military members, DoD civilian personnel, invited Commander this weekly publication is the responsibility of the IMCOM- Korea, Public Affairs, APO AP 96205. Circulation: 9,500

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Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage WASHINGTON — On 8 October 2007, standard coverage for more than 500,000 eligible without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, the Army unveiled the Army Family Covenant members of the Selective Reserve and their or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or (AFC), institutionalizing the Army’s commitment Family members and lowered the co-payment; patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to providing Soldiers and Families – Active, Guard, Funded the Training Barracks Modernization to print advertising from that source until the violation is and Reserve – a quality of life commensurate with Program to allow 11,306 Soldiers to move into corrected. their quality of service. However, as I travel around newly designed or renovated barracks in FY09, Oriental Press President: Charles Chong the Army meeting with Soldiers and Families I’m introduced the First Sergeants Barracks Initiative Commercial Advertising surprised to find that many are not familiar with the to enhance single Soldier quality of life; Reduced Telephone: 738-5005 or 723-4253 Fax: (02) 790-5795 Army Family Covenant and the commitment Army financial burden on Army Families by eliminating E-mail: [email protected] leadership has made to provide a better quality of CYSS registration fees and reducing program Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 Location: Bldg. 1440, Yongsan, Main Post life to Soldiers and Families. fees, collaborated with more than 373 school We are delivering the Army Family Covenant districts to support military connected students SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS: with a focus on five specific areas: Standardization transferring to new school districts and increased Phone: DSN 738-4068 E-mail: [email protected] and funding of existing programs and services, placement of military spouses through the Army Increasing accessibility and quality of health care, Spouse Employment Program, a partnership with Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch Improving Soldier and Family housing, Ensuring Fortune 500 companies and government agencies excellence in schools, youth services and child to provide employment opportunities. about negative items, and many of those conversations are based on anecdotal evidence Visit us online care and Expanding education and employment We are indeed making progress on delivering opportunities for Family members. the Army Family Covenant, but we have much without firsthand knowledge. Let’s be grateful The Morning Calm Some accomplishments over the past two more work to do. I am dedicated to deliver on the for what we have, and strive together to imcom.korea.army.mil years include: Standardized Army community Army leadership’s promise to continue to provide improve. An attitude of appreciation will go a staffing and programs at all Garrisons, added 1079 the best care and quality of life possible to Soldiers long way. Optimism is a combat multiplier. Family Readiness Support Assistants positions to and their Families. Our commitment to delivering As always, thanks for your continued provide administrative and logistical support to the Army Family Covenant is non-negotiable. We service to our Army, and our Nation. Together commanders and FRG leaders, Funded Exceptional will not depart from this commitment. we are making history. Family Member respite care providing up to 40 I would ask that we always take the time to hours of care per month for Families; Increased accentuate the positive. We have so very much Army Strong! primary care visits to more than 7 million people, to be thankful for when it comes to health care, meeting access standards for 90% of acute, routine housing, services and programs, and many other Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch and specialty appointments; Authorized TRICARE things. Many times we immediately start talking Defender 6 USFK launches Facebook Fan Page Submitting to The Morning Calm Weekly By USFK Public Affairs The command also has a USFK Web site that contains information on Send Letters to the Editor, guest commentaries, Special to the Morning Calm Korean culture, required training, organizations and living in Korea. story submissions and other items: “The command remains focused on improving the quality of lives [email protected]. YONGSAN GARRISON —U.S. Forces Korea is joining the world of for the members of our military and DoD civilian community and their For all submitted items include a point of con- social networking today (15 JAN), and you are invited to join our Facebook families,” Crichton said. “Everything we do is tied to our three priorities, tact name and telephone number. All items are Fan Page and Twitter. one of which is quality of life.” subject to editing for content and to insure they In creating the new social media pages, USFK is going where our people Crichton encourages people to remain engaged in what the conform with DoD guidelines. are and inviting them to comment on topics that matter most. command is doing. IMCOM-K Public Affairs “Technology allows us to quickly impact the world around us and share Gen. Walter Sharp, commander UNC/CFC/USFK also and the Morning Calm Weekly staff are located information where people gather,” said COL Jane Crichton, UNC/CFC/ encourages involvement in his Jan. 2010 “Sharp Point” published at IMCOM-K, Yongsan Garrison. USFK Public Affairs Officer. “Our Facebook Fan Page is an important part on www.usfk.mil. For information, call 738-4065. of our efforts to use the Internet to reach our USFK community quickly and You can sign up to be a fan and discover the latest news about USFK effectively – but it’s not the only place.” at http://www.facebook.com/ and search for “U.S. Forces Korea.” NEWS • PAGE 3 JANUARY 15, 2010 NEWS http://imcom.korea.army.mil MP Blotter

The following entries were excerpted from the military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or innocence.

USAG-Red Cloud: Drunk and Disorderly; Failure to Obey Order or Regulation (2ID Alcohol Policy); Subject #1 was observed by Military Police at and off post club and became disorderly when Military Police attempted to question her about a recent AWOL soldier. Subject #1 was warned her behavior world result in apprehension but did not cease her disorderly behavior. Subject continued her disorderly conduct and was later apprehended and transported by Military Police to the PMO. Subject #1 was administered a portable breathalyzer test with a result of 0.190% blood content. Due to her level of intoxication, Subject #1 was processed and released to her unit with instructions to report to the PMO. On Jan. 7, Subject #1 reported to the PMO where she was advised of her legal rights, which she waived rendering a written sworn statement admitting the offenses. This is a final report.

USAG-Yongsan: Larceny of Private Funds; Unknown person(s), by unknown means, entered a barracks room and removed Victim #1’s 300,000 Won from a desk drawer which was unsecured and unattended, and then fled the scene. A search of the area for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative results. Victim #1 rendered a written statement attesting to the incident. Estimated cost of loss is 300,000 Won. This is a final report. Namhansanseong Fortress (South Han Mountain Fortress) in Seoul is a southern fortress built for the defense of Hanseong (Seoul), USAG-Humphreys: Wrongful Damage the captial of Joseon. It was built in the Three Kingdoms Period. It was remodeled in 1624 and after that it underwent repairs about 10 to Government Property; Unknown different times. The mountain is famous for being very beautiful all throughout the year. — US Army photo by Edward N. Johnson person(s) spray-painted the underside of a Chinook Aircraft, which was left unsecured and unattended. Damages to SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities the Chinook Aircraft consisted of an area painted with red paint of graffiti stating obscenities and depicting obscene shapes. A search of the area for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with negative USO Panmunjom Tour Massive 5000 Person Snow Fight”, the first of its kind sells traditional cookies and some street foods of the results. Estimated cost of damage is The USO Panmunjom tour is one of the best ways in Korea, will be held on the first day of the festival. Any past. Visit Insadong and Myeongdong for the joy of unknown. Investigation continues by to understand the situation, the tensions, and visitors interested in participating in the event to break seeing and eating. In Insadong a mound of hardened Military Police Investigators. the reality of the North and South Korea division. the Guinness world record, may register on the spot, on honey and malt is kneaded and stretched into 16,384 USAG-Humphreys: Larceny of Private From the time you start to prepare for the trip until the day of the event. strands that look like a thin, white skein of glossy silk. Property; Larceny of Government your last view of the barbed wire fence that lines Kkultarae, meaning honey skein, is filled with a mixture Property; Unknown person(s), by the “Freedom Road” or “Unification Road” (the Mountain Trout Ice Festival of ten ingredients such as almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, unknown means, removed Victim #1’s highway connecting Seoul to Panmunjom), your The Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout) Ice Festival peanuts, black beans, and black sesame seeds, and laptop computer, X-Box 360, webcam, two financial transaction cards, various understanding of the recent history of Korea will take will be taking place Jan. 9-31, 2010, in Hwacheon in then rolled. On most any corner on a cold day a ball coins, and an ACU assault pack, which on a new dimension. In preparing for the trip, don’t Gangwon province. This virtually untouched region is of flour or glutinous rice dough is filled with a mixture were left secured and attended in Victim forget to follow the Dress Code for the Panmunjom known as the first area in Korea that freezes over in winter, of sugar, ground peanuts and cinnamon powder and #1’s barracks room. The unknown tour. You can download the dress code from this and the river is covered with a thick layer of ice. Visitors then pressed flat on a hot griddle. Hotteok is especially person(s) then fled the scene in an site http://affiliates.uso.org/Korea/ or pick one up at can try out ice fishing, and those who are feeling brave popular in the winter season. unknown direction. Victim #1 rendered a written sworn statement attesting to the USO. Also, very important, be sure to bring your can try to catch mountain trout with their bare hands. As the incident. A search of the area for passport or military ID the day of the tour. well as fun activities and performances, there is also an The Unexpected Face of Evolving Southern Chic subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with exhibition of ice sculptures that took 20 weeks to prepare. The history of Dosan Park does not bear much negative results. There were no signs 2010 Taebaeksan Mountains Snow Festival Visitors can sample raw and grilled mountain trout, both relevance to the mostly Western upmarket brand shops of forced entry. Estimated cost of loss The 2010 Taebaeksan Mountains Snow Festival is of which are delicious. To get to the festival, take a bus that are beginning to surround it. Dosan Memorial Park is $1200.00. Investigation continues by Military Police Investigators. to be held from January 22nd to 31st at Taebaek, from Dong Seoul terminal to the Hwacheon bus terminal. was built in 1973 to commemorate Ahn Chang-ho Gangwon-do where snow comes first and remains From the bus terminal, it will take around 10 minutes by (1878—1938), regarded as a great patriot who toiled USAG-Daegu: Traffic Accident Without till the very latest. Marking its 17th anniversary foot to get to the festival grounds. Detailed Info on the for the nation’s independence and sovereignty. His Injury; Hit and Run; Unknown person(s), this year, the festival is frequented by people from location can be found at www.narafestival.com. pen name of “Dosan” has also been given to Dosan operating an unknown vehicle, struck neighboring Asian countries or regions of Korea Road, the ten-lane avenue linking Cheongdam-dong Victim #1’s GOV, which was legally parked, secured, and unattended at where it rarely snows. And with the particularly Satisfy the Munchies with Traditional Street Snacks and Nonhyeon-dong. The park houses Ahn’s tomb, unknown location. Damages to Victim large amount of snow this year, the snow views When traveling abroad, one may find unexpected memorial statue and monument stones, as well as a #1’s vehicle consisted of scratches and of Taebaeksan Mountain (1,567m above the sea pleasures on the streets. With a unique ambience, memorial hall that provides a glimpse into the life of a paint transfers to the left front bumper. level) is expected to be much more breathtaking Insadong and Myeongdong are the most popular streets man who emphasized the role of enlightenment and A search of the area met with negative this year. The main venue of the festival will teeming with travelers in search of shopping and dining. education to strengthen the nation and ultimately gain results. Victim #1 rendered a written sworn statement attesting the incident. be Taebaeksan Mountain Provincial Park, with In Insadong, you will be intrigued by the pushcarts of independence from Japanese colonial rule. The area Victim #1 was released on his own secondary venues being Hwangji Pond, a source street food, which are as unique as the area’s shop is best approached by car, but it is also walkable from recognizance. Estimated cost of damage of Nakdonggang River; and O2 Ski Resort with its displays of traditional memorabilia. While Myeongdong Exit 3 of Apgujeong Station. is unknown. Investigation continues by natural dynamic ski slopes which opened in winter and most other streets in Seoul have street stalls selling Traffic Accident Investigators. 2008. “Challenge the Guinness World Record, tteokbokki, fritters, oden, and chicken skewers, Insadong No endorsement implied. NEWS • PAGE 4 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM Cervical Health Awareness Month By Marianne Campano Cervical Cancer Coalition. 65th Medical Brigade- FHP Gardasil, a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls and women ages 11-26 is also YONGSAN GARRISON — Nearly 4000 effective in preventing up to 70% of cervical American women and 1000 Korean women die cancers and 90% of genital warts. This safe and from cervical cancer each year. But CERVICAL effective vaccine is available at the 1RC and the CANCER can be prevented with regular Pap 121 Community Support Hospital. Vaccinate screenings and accurate diagnosis and treatment. early and schedule your Well Woman exam “Since its introduction over 50 years ago, the Pap and Pap screening during your birth month. To test has been the single, greatest contributor to learn more about cervical cancer, please visit the the decline in cervical cancer, reducing deaths to National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) the disease by more than 70%,” says the National website at http://www.nccc-online.org. Today’s Army, tomorrow’s world Every organization in the Army has an obligation to protect the environment. We all have the inherent right to a safe and clean environment and as guests of our host nation we must do everything possible to ensure this core value holds true. The Hazardous Material Management Program was created to assist the military in maintaining a safe environment. It is good business practice to be mindful of the environment when ordering Hazardous Material (HM). There has been many times in the past where units or organizations have ordered HM without first checking with their local HazMart. There are several HazMarts Our mission and the overall objective is to support strategically placed throughout the Korean the triple bottom line of Army sustainability - Mission, peninsula with a vast inventory of HM for free Environment, and Community - as outlined in the issue. Before ordering any HM please call or Army Strategy for the Environment. Our initiatives stop by your local HazMart to see if the items help the Army to sustain readiness, improve quality are available through the free issue program. of life, strengthen community relationships, and help There are plenty of Free Issue items available at reduce total costs of ownership by suggesting sound your local HazMart. The items available include environmental investments. but not limited to, antifreeze, several petroleum products, deionized water, insecticide, window HazMart. The folks at the HazMart would be cleaner and many more products. Best of all, more than happy to assist you. For assistance they are free of charge! please contact USAG-Red Cloud 730-4168, Also, if you have any house hold HM that USAG-Yongsan 736-7318, USAG-Humphreys you need to dispose of please stop by your local 753-7710 and USAG-Daegu 765-8007.

Know your responsibilities for protecting personal information

By 1st Signal Brigade Special to the Morning Calm Weekly

YONGSAN GARRISON — As a Servicemember, Department of Defense Civilian or contractor, you have a special responsibility for the protection of the Personally Identification, or PII. This includes information such as a Social Security number, age, military rank or civilian grade. More examples of PII include home and office phone numbers, birthdays, and spouse names. These are often found on office personnel list, Rolodex cards, and electronics-based address books or contact records. Other PII, such as marital status and educational history, may be included in personnel or medical records. Identity thieves can also exploit additional elements of PII, such as demographic, biometrics, and financial information. Since January 2005, both inside and outside the U.S. government, more than 100 million records containing sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, names, addresses, and medical records, have been potentially lost, stolen, or compromised. The need for the government to better protect Privacy Act data is constantly highlighted in the news. Several federal agencies have experienced high profile breaches in securing personal information. One of the most notable of these breaches was U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in which a laptop computer containing approximately 26 million identities was stolen. Other federal government agencies have also had significant breaches in securing personal information. In fiscal year 2006, 15 federal agencies reported 338 separate security incidents involving PII. Virtually all of these incidents resulted from human error within agencies, not external attacks on agency systems. The loss of PII by federal agencies can result in identity theft. According to Federal Bureau of Investigation statistics, identify theft continues to be the nation’s fastest growing crime and can cause both financial and emotional damage to its victims. Next Week: Part 2 of PII USAG-RC • PAGE 5 JANUARY 15, 2010 USAG-RED CLOUD www.imcom.korea.army.mil Command visits 65th ROKA for GNP

Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson (second from left), USAG-Red Cloud commander, Eliott Bradley (second from right), USAG-RC director of Emergency Services Richard Davis (right), USAG-RC deputy commander, paint miniature masks during their visit to the 65th Republic of Korea army. The USAG-RC and Casey command group, and the directors and special staff paid a visit Jan. 6 to the 65th Republic of Korea army camp for their annual community relations Good Neighbor program. After the briefings, video presentations and entertainment by Korean singers, fan dancers and musicians, everyone was given an opportunity to paint masks, practice calligraphy and practice playing Korean drums.— U.S. Army photo by Margaret Banish-Donaldson Understanding the New Personnel Claims Program: PCLAIMS

By Maj. Susan Castorina copy, and they may be filed directly against When using PCLAIMS, you will be are encouraged to file transportation related USAG-RC Legal Center the carrier or against the government. asked to list all of your lost or damaged claims directly against the carrier responsible This new program permits Soldiers and property, the purchase dates and costs, and for the loss. RED CLOUD GARRISON — eligible Army Civilian employees to file replacement or repair costs, a requirement PCLAIMS cannot be used to file Personnel claims allow Soldiers and Army personnel claims against the government whether you file your claim electronically claims against carriers; it can only be civilian employees to be compensated for through the Internet, rather than having or at the claims office. Basic supporting used for personnel claims filed against the property loss and damage sustained incident to physically visit or mail documents to documents, such as a government bill of government. Claimants who are dissatisfied to service. Many Soldiers file personnel a military claims office. Although paper lading (for transportation related claims), with carrier settlement offers under the claims when their household goods are copies of claims will still be accepted at estimates of repair, and photos of damaged Full Replacement Value (FRV) or Defense lost or damaged during shipment. These claims offices, the new program should make property can be scanned and added to the Personnel Property Program (DP3) may comprise the vast majority of personnel it easier and faster for Army Knowledge electronic claim. If you do not have access to reject the settlement offers and file their claims. However, personnel claims may Online registered claimants to file claims a scanner, documents can be mailed or hand- claims against the government. Such also be filed in other situations, for example, for property loss. A claimant without an carried to a military claims office, where they claimants can use PCLAIMS to file these when Soldiers sustain losses due to fire or AKO account must still contact their nearest will be added to your claim file. new claims, but should contact the nearest flood at on-post quarters. Until recently, military claims office to file a claim. PCLAIMS should not be confused with military claims office before doing so. claimants had to mail claims documents or PCLAIMS can be accessed at the Judge the Full Replacement Value (FRV) program, Comments or questions about PCLAIMS visit the local military claims office and turn Advocate General’s Corps Internet site at the system applicable to transportation should be addressed to the 2nd Infantry in the claim in person. www.jagcnet.army.mil. Click on the U.S. related claims since 2007, or the Defense Division Claims Offices in Freeman Hall The Personnel Claims Army Information Army Claims Service link and then click on Personnel Property Program (DP3), a (Bldg 631, USAG-Red Cloud, 732-6017), Management System (PCLAIMS), which the PCLAIMS link. The PCLAIMS link computerized transportation program Maude Hall (Bldg 2440, USAG-Casey, began in October 2009, provides more will describe the rules for filing personnel applicable to many household goods 730-3687), or the Consolidated Legal options for filing personnel claims. Claims claims and will allow you to complete the shipments since 2008. Under FRV and Center on USAG-Humphreys (Bldg 734, may now be filed electronically or in hard required forms on line. DP3, Soldiers and Army Civilian employees 753-6245). USAG-RC • PAGE 6 www.imcom.korea.army.mil USAG-RED CLOUD THE MORNING CALM

News & Notes

USAG-RC Off-Limits The following establishments in Area I are off limits: Kwangam- dong AO, USAG- Casey: Bunny Club Toko-ri (Hovey), Geo-Shi-gi Karaoke Club, NB Club Saengyeo- ndong, Dongducheon Uijeongbu Ville, USAG- Red Cloud: None Stanley Ville, Kosang-dong, Camp Stanley: None Western Corridor: Yong ju gol (Turkey Farms) For in- formation, call 732-6762.

Casey PBC Closure Due to major floor damages at Casey Pear Blossom Cottage, the Cottage will be closed for emer- gency repairs. The repair work is expected to continue until Jan. 17. If all goes well, we will reopen Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Since Jan. 18 is a holi- day, we will be closed as usual. Please beware that Camp Stan- ley and USAG Red Cloud PBCs remain open. In addition, please contact your Family Readiness Popular events such as the annual Rucksack Challenge where Soldiers compete individually and in teams are among Support Assistance (FRSA), who the most popular sporting events in all of Korea. Many individual Soldiers and unit teams come to Warrior Country to may be able to provide support dur- compete every year for trophies and bragging rights in sporting events of all types and kinds, which take place only in ing PBC closure. For any questions Warrior Country. Only units and individual Soldiers in Warrior Country can earn points toward the Commander’s Cup. or support, please call Casey ACS, — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham at 730-3107.

Martin Luther King Warrior Country units win Commander’s Cup Memorial Bowling Tournament By Jim Cunningham and ending Dec. 31.” points in enclave events and 75 points in Red Cloud Lanes will present the USAG-RC Public Affairs Points are based on all sports sanctioned Warrior Country events. Unit level teams Martin Luther king Memorial bowl- ing Tournament Jan. 17-18 begin- by the director of USAG-Red Cloud placing 2 will earn 100 points for enclave ning at 1 p.m. Format will be for RED CLOUD GARRISON — FMWR. events and 50 points for Warrior Country five games with an entry fee of $25. Headquarters, Headquarters Company, When individuals compete they do not events. Units placing 3 will respectively earn Cash prize $200 guaranteed. For 1-72nd Armor won the Commander’s win the same number of points a team 75 and 25 points. more information call: 732-6930. Cup two sessions in a row by scoring would when they compete and win, Behr The objective of the Commander’s 1,470 points in the second session of the explained. Cup program is to promote maximum American Red Cross Classes Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation “We think it is much more difficult to participation, reward accomplishments in The American Red Cross will hold Commander’s Cup competition which ran field a team to compete and win points than sport competition, provide healthy leisure CPR/First Aid classes Jan 16 from from July 1 to December 31, 2009. Placing to field individuals,” Behr said. alternatives, and develop an esprit de’ corps 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the ACS classroom building 2317 on USAG- 2 is Headquarters, Headquarters Company “There are entry points and winning among the units in Warrior Country, Behr Casey. Fee is $40. The class in- 2nd Infantry Division with a total of 1, points for both individuals and teams. Each said. cludes adult, child, and infant CPR. 193 points. unit team will be awarded 100 points for The trophy, appropriately engraved, is a Pet First Aid and CPR class will “Winning this event gives the Soldiers teams competing in the Intramural League perpetual rotating trophy and will remain be held Jan. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to and their commanders huge bragging rights,” Program. These teams must complete with the winning units, both 1st and 2nd 12:30 p.m. in the ACS classroom remarked Randy Behr, Area I FMWR sports the season to be eligible for team entry place for a period of five and a half months building 2317 on USAG-Casey. For director. “On top of that, it really bonds points.” when it is returned to Warrior Country more information call: 730-3184. together the kind of camaraderie we are all Individual entry points are 10 points FMWR to be awarded to the winners of looking to achieve in Warrior Country.” awarded to units for each Soldier on the the next session. Children’s Maninee Movie Schedule Change Close competition is the most outstanding varsity level men’s or women’s team (Softball, “This event definitely brings the troops USAG-Casey Theater has changed and noticeable factor in Warrior Country Basketball and Flag Football). Players and the units together,” Behr said. the matinee Children’s movie sporting events, he said. must complete the season to be eligible for There are no less than 68 events planned schedules from Friday to Saturday “Every event on our calendar is a part participation points.” and ready to execute in Warrior Country for at 3 p.m. on every second Friday of the Commander’s Cup,” Behr said. Championship points breakdown for 2010. To learn more about the Commander’s and fourth Saturday. The movies “Points are based on participation and how each championship are: winners earn 150 Cup, contact FMWR sports at 732-6927. start Jan. 23. For information call: successful the individuals or teams are when 730-4856. they participate in these events. We have a breakdown of points for teams, individuals, Red and White Affair in Gateway Club and leagues. There is an order of points for Sprig of Acacia Lodge 93 and Jan- all these types of events.” ice M Griggs Chapter 50 will be Placing 3 with 787 points was 61st hosting a Red and White Affair at Maintenance, 4 with 658 points were the Gateway Club on USAG-Casey Headquarters and Headquarters Service from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Tickets are Company Division, Special Troops $5. A portion of the proceeds will go Battalion, and 5 with 633 points was B, the orphans in the Dongducheon 1-15 Field Artillery. area. For more information call: “When teams compete or individuals 730-3400. compete they add up all their total points Red Cloud Bowling Center for their units,” Behr said. Closure “These total points are high in number. The USAG-RC Bowling Center will Large units can participate in as many as 18 be closed until further notice due to events, and have a large number of Soldiers Eric Reid from Yongsan finishes 30 kilometer bike heat of the 2009 Warrior a heating malfunction. Target date competing in individual and team events to Country Duathlon Championship. He broke the all time record for the Warrior to re-open is Jan. 16. For informa- accrue as many points as they possibly can. Country Duathlon but could not be awarded with the title because he is not tion call: 732-6930. We broke these events into two six month from Area I. The all time record was set at 1:50 in 1990 during the first running periods: one beginning Jan. 1 and ending of the annual championship. His time was 1:25:32. — U.S. Army photo by Jim June 30 and the second beginning July 1 Cunningham USAG-RC • PAGE 7 JANUARY 15, 2010 USAG-RED CLOUD www.imcom.korea.army.mil Year of the NCO highlights service and commitment

Command Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Lomax (foreground left) takes the 70th BSB guidon from Lt. Col. Miguel Martinez (foreground right), commander of the 70th BSB, accepting the responsibilities of Command Sgt. Maj. of the 70th BSB during a change of responsibility ceremony July 28 on Carey Field in USAG-Casey. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham

Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Lavender, USAG-RC command sgt. maj. strides with Soldiers competing for Soldier of the Year May 20, 2009. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jamal Walker

Lt. Col. John Rhodes (left leaning), battalion commander UNCSB-JSA, leans over to congratulate Sgt. Ronald Gray (right of flag) after swearing Gray in Sgt. James Soto, USAG-RC BOSS military liaison, prepares a pot of Puerto reenlistment for his second tour. The ceremony took place in a CH-47 Chinook Rican chili and cornbread for BOSS members during the Warrior Country BOSS helicopter during a routine evacuation exercise over the Demilitarized Zone at quarterly meeting in the Camp Stanley CAC, March 6. — U.S. Army photo by Camp Boniface March 27. — U.S. Army photo by Jim Cunningham Pvt. Jamal Walker USAG-RC • PAGE 8 www.imcom.korea.army.mil THE MORNING CALM

SHOP, SAVE AND THRIVE

COMMISSARY BENEFITS are part of the Army Family Covenant’s commitment to provide a strong, supportive environment where Soldiers and Families can thrive.

WHAT IT MEANS: s4HROUGHTHE@"RINGINGTHE"ENElTTO9OUCAMPAIGN Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their Families have shopped on-site at more than 100 remote locations and purchased $14 million worth of commissary products.

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s7ITHINTHENEXTTHREEYEARS MORETHAN $200 million will be spent on building new commissaries and enhancing EXISTINGCOMMISSARIESTO better serve customers.

Visit to learn more about the Army Family Covenant. USAG-Y • PAGE 9 JANUARY 15, 2010 USAG-YONGSAN http://yongsan.korea.army.mil Figure skating champion visits Yongsan

By Pvt. Choe Yong-joon Figure skating legend Michelle Kwan poses for a photo with a Yongsan family Jan. 6 at the Collier Field House. — U.S. Army USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs photos by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon

YONGSAN GARRISON — Michelle Kwan, the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history, visited U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Jan. 6 signing autographs and posing for photos with more than 100 Yongsan community members. Kwan was born in Torrance, California and is the third child of Chinese immigrants from Hong Kong. Her interest in figure skating began at the age of five when she followed her two older siblings onto the ice. “You and I are both here in Korea because we love the United States,” Kwan said during her speech. “What we love about America is the values, the freedom. In fact, that’s what America is all about. I would like to say thank you from bottom of my heart for terrific job that you have done here in Korea. America recognizes what you do because you are what keeps America strong.” In the nearly 100-year history of U.S. Figure Skating, no American man or woman has won more world titles, national titles or Olympic medals than Kwan. For over a decade, 1995-2005, Michelle won an unprecedented 43 championships, including five World Championships, eight consecutive and nine overall U.S. National Championships and two Olympic Medals. “It is very exciting to get the opportunity to meet Michelle in Yongsan, Korea,” Kowanda McBride said, who brought her four-year-old son Iain. “I enjoy figure skating more than anyone. I watched almost every U.S. Championship, 1998 Nagano Olympics and 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics she was in. She always performed the best show!” Kwan’s activities off the ice have been equally noteworthy. She travels the world and meets with young athletes to speak about leadership and significance of education. In 2003, Kwan was selected as one of People Magazine’s ‘50 Most Beautiful People in the World.’ “We are honored to host the best figure skater in our history,” Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall said. “We are also honored to be with such a patriotic American tonight. Despite her very busy schedule, Michelle made the time to visit our Community of Excellence - truly a privilege for us.” USAG-Y • PAGE 10 http://yongsan.korea.army.mil USAG-YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM News & Notes Garrison to youths: You’re hired! MLK Candlelight Vigil March Join the community in celebrating the extraordinary and heroic life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Garrison Yongsan will host a candlelight vigil march Jan. 18 beginning at 5 p.m. from Collier Field House to South Post Chapel.

Memorial March 65th Medical Brigade is hosting the 8th Army (FA) Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Birthday Community Service 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 15. The walk will begin at the Seoul American High School Falcon Gym and end at the Collier Field House. After the walk, winners from the Seoul American Schools MLK Competitions will be announced. Open to everyone.

Single Parent Network Meeting Meet with other single parents to share information and resources at ACS Building 4106 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Help identify and resolve the challenges faced by single parent families Newly employed youths kick off the Child, Youth and School Services Hired! program with a party Jan. 8 at the Yongsan Teen Center. — U.S. Army photo in the Yongsan community. For information, by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon call 738-5151/8861. By Pvt. Choe Yong-joon further or try something else.” All participants will be assigned in Hannam Village Playgroup USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs Jenkins added that the program is a great several different places: eight at Army Interactive play time for parents and resume builder for youths because they Community Services; three at the Brian children ages 0 to 3 at Hannam Village ACS YONGSAN GARRISON — Despite the can receive training and participate in Allgood Community Hospital logistics Building S-6107 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 tremendous snowfall forcing them to workshops. Additionally, they may receive department; six at Child, Youth, and School a.m. Jan. 19. Enjoy a variety of activities trudge an unpaved way through the snow, one-on-one experience working in actual Services; two at the Collier Field House; and free play together with your child. For Yongsan youths did not let that stop them Army organizations. five at the Main Post Club, five at Yongsan information, call 738-5151/8861. from paving a way to their future by joining The program, completely funded by Lanes; one at American Forces Network- the Hired! program kick-off party at the Kansas State University, is composed Korea; one at Dragon Hill Lodge. Health Clinic Relocation Yongsan Teen Center Jan. 8. of four terms throughout the year, each “This is an excellent program that is On Jan. 22, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bldg. 1663, The Child, Youth and School Services consisting of 12-week sessions. Participants working to set our youths up for success,” the Yongsan Health Clinic (Troop Medical program’s purpose is to provide youths ages are required to work 15 hours per week for said Garrison Commander Col. Dave Clinic) will relocate from the Brian Allgood 15-18 a way to gain work experience for 12 weeks straight. Upon completion, they Hall. “Living overseas can make youth Army Community Hospital to newly career planning and college applications. can expect to receive a $500 stipend. employment challenging at times, but this renovated Bldg. 1663 near the Navy Club. The 31 participants came from K-16, “Basically, it is a good thing to have program and the optimism of those involved Patient care begins will begin on Jan. 22 Seoul American High School, home school because we have an opportunity to work show that living here in Korea can be just from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Call DSN 737-CARE students, Seoul Foreign School. and assist people,” Alexander Morgenstern, as rewarding as living in the States. That’s from 6-7 a.m. for same day appointments “They are very limited in what they are a sophomore at SAHS said. part of what makes Yongsan a Community and sick call. able to do as far as working, so this, under “It will help me learn what kinds of jobs I of Excellence: Providing a quality of life that a pilot program, gives them chances to work like now and focus on them in my future. is just as good, if not better, than what you College Registration in different career fields that would actually For example, if I want to be an accountant, would expect to find at most Army posts. College Registration is ongoing until benefit them,” said Hired! Workforce I can focus on accounting jobs to see what For questions concerning youth Jan. 18, 2010 for the 4 institutions at Preparation Specialist Lauren Jenkins. they are like. Also I can see the pros and employment, contact Hired! Workforce Yongsan Education Center: Central Texas “Therefore, they are able to explore their cons of that position as a temporary worker,” Preparation Specialist Lauren Jenkins at College, University of Maryland, University interests and see if they want to pursue it he added. 738-8113/2310. of Phoenix, and Troy University. For information, call 723-4290.

Community Information Forum The Community Information Forum will be held 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Community Service Building # 4106 Room 118. It is an opportunity to meet newcomers and find out what is going on in USAG- Yongsan. Get involve and join us at the CIF. For information, call 738-7123.

APO Closure On Jan. 18, 5 a.m. - Jan. 19, 5 p.m., All Area II post offices will be closed monday 18 January in observance of the federal holiday. All Area II post offices will observe POSTED training holiday hours on tuesday, 19 January. For information, call 010-8982-0259.

Single Parent Network Meeting Meet with other single parents to share information and resources at ACS Building 4106 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Help identify and resolve the challenges faced by single parent families in the Yongsan community. For information, call 738-5151/8861.

For a complete list of community information news and notes, visit the USAG-Yongsan official web site at http://yongsan.korea.army.mil USAG-Y • PAGE 11 JANUARY 15, 2010 USAG-YONGSAN http://yongsan.korea.army.mil School Uniforms Garrison recognizes young artists for SAMS?

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I believe that, more than in any other area, school uniforms Shondle Carter (center) is recognized by the Yongsan Garrison Command Team, Commander Col. Dave Hall and Command improve the social outcomes in a school environment. Many Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch (center left to far left) at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts Awards Ceremony at the Dragon children use clothing to express themselves and to define Hill Lodge Market Square Garden Dec. 10. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Hwang Joon-hyun themselves. Many students feel that they are judged ac- cording to what they wear by other students, as well as by By Sgt. Hwang Joon-hyun “We do our best to support the artistic ability of the teachers and administrators. School uniforms remove these USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs youth in the Yongsan community,” said CYS Services factors from the social environment within the school, thus coordinator Claudette Mohn. “This exhibit is a way relieving students from the pressure to fit in. YONGSAN GARRISON — Following a week-long art to celebrate art and creative expression, and we feel exhibition, Yongsan youth were awarded for their artistic privileged to provide the opportunity.” skill Dec. 10 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America She encouraged parents at the awards ceremony to Philip Eldredge Fine Arts Awards Ceremony at the Dragon Hill Lodge continue to support their children so that their interest Market Square Garden. in creative expression will not be lost. The program specifically rewarded youths enrolled in Facebook Fan ”Doing art is kind of like a natural thing for me,” said Child, Youth and School Services. Alex Lindstrom. He placed first in the monochromatic This year, about 50 children participated in the contest drawing category for age group 10 to 12. in three age groups and eight categories including “We are only a few months into Korea, but we plan monochromatic and multi-colored drawing, collage, pastel, sculpture and oil or acrylic. — See ARTISTS, Page 12 — As a former student to a uniform school. I am against it. be- cause the kids find other ways to discriminate against each other. What if the families cannot afford to buy new uniforms every school year? Why not just let the kids wear their ev- Yongsan welcomes new American citizens eryday civilian clothes and be comfortable insted of the uni- “Ceremonies such as ours here forms. today are opportunities to welcome new citizens and to celebrate your past, your present, and your future TJ Quinn contributions to our Nation.” The candidates cited the Oath of Facebook Fan Allegiance and the Pledge of Allegiance, and officially joined the ranks of citizens of the United States. President Barack Obama sent a video presentation to welcome 55 new American citizens. “This I do not agree with the argument that uniforms limit chil- is now officially your country. dren’s individuality. Individuality is not expressed in the Together we are nation united not clothing you wear. Individuality is expressed through by any one culture or ethnicity or behavior and interests. ideology, but by the principles of opportunity,” he said. “In America, no dream is impossible. You have the opportunity to contribute to Apryl Nickcol a civic society, business, culture, and your community. You can help Facebook Fan write the next great chapter in our American story.” After the ceremony, Spc. Kenneth Pfc. Christine Leckie, from Canada, receives her Certificate of Naturalization in a King, from Guyana, stationed at Naturalization Ceremony held Dec. 15 at the Multi-purpose Training Facility. She was Camp Casey expressed his feeling one of the 55 Servicemembers, spouses and military children who became American of gratitude. I am against school uniforms. If the issue is that these citizens that day. — U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Choe Yong-joon “I think it’s an exciting moment kids are wearing inapproriate attire to school, I think that for many people here today, and the school system needs to step up and enforce their By Pvt. Choe Yong-joon military personnel, 14 military I’m happy to be part of that. Most clothing policies in place. I personally enjoy my daughter USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs spouses, and 1 military child from importantly, we’re one common being able to choose what she wears. However, I ensure 25 countries. Army and we will defend this that she doesn’t wear anything inappropriate. That is my YONGSAN GARRISON — The “I’m honored to be one of the first Nation as one team” responsibility as a parent. If the idea of uniforms is just United States Citizenship and to welcome and congratulate each For questions concerning Immigration Services of the U.S. of you on becoming an American naturalization, contact Kenneth to make it easier for the parents who don’t keep an eye Department of Homeland Security citizen,” said Cynthia Sharpe, Consul Sherman, U.S. Department of on what they’re kids or wearing or to make it easier for held a Naturalization Ceremony for General and Minister Counselor for Homeland Security/United States the school system so they don’t have to worry about en- 55 candidates Dec.15 at the Multi- Consular Affairs for the Embassy Citizenship and Immigration forcing their current policy, I think that is just laziness. Purpose Training Facility. of the United States, Republic Services-Seoul, Korea Field Office The candidates consisted of 40 of Korea, in a keynote speech. Director at 721-4279. USAG-Y • PAGE 12 http://yongsan.korea.army.mil USAG-YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM

Have a Safe Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

n January, 18, 2010, the increased traffic will require a driver’s U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan utmost attention to drive defensively. will celebrate the life of Dr. We take pride in our community MartinO Luther King, Jr. He was a vital members and Garrison personnel. I figure of the modern era. His lectures ask that you help the Command and and dialogues stirred the concern and community by doing your part to reduce sparked the conscience of a generation. the risk of accidents, and to ensure your The movements and marches he led safety and the safety of those around brought significant changes in the you. Take these precautionary measures fabric of American life and everyone will through his courage benefit: and selfless devotion. “On Monday the community Buckle-up for This devotion gave safety Laws and direction to thirteen will join together in a candlelight regulations require years of civil rights vigil march celebrating the seatbelts and child activities. His restraints. charismatic leadership extraordinary and heroic life Plan adequate inspired men and of Martin Luther King, Jr.” rest breaks Driver women, young and fatigue and driving old, in this nation and Col. Dave Hall after drinking are the around the world. USAG-Yongsan Commander two most common On Monday the causes of traffic community will fatalities during any join together in a holiday season. candlelight vigil march celebrating the Do not drink and drive Take extraordinary and heroic life of Martin responsibility and save a life. Don’t let Luther King, Jr. The march will begin at buddies ruin their career, their life, or the 5 p.m. and start from the Collier Field lives of others. House and end at South Post Chapel. We Check the mechanical condition of hope to see you there. your car We also have a long weekend during Allow extra time Plan for adverse which many Garrison personnel will “take weather conditions and heavy traffic. to the roads.” Be it shopping, viewing the I wish all of you a safe and meaningful countryside, or making that quick trip, holiday weekend.

ARTISTS from Page 11 to stay for two years,” he said. “This “We do a lot of programs for children contest was definitely worth it, and I and families in Yongsan, and we’d expect myself to participate next year always like to do more,” he said. “You as well.” are helping the community by being Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. a part of this event, and that’s a good Dave Hall said that CYSS programs like thing for the Garrison and its families this demonstrate the commitment that and kids. The Garrison would not be a Army has with families since signing the Community of Excellence without your Army Family Covenant. involvement on a daily basis.” IMCOM-K • PAGE 13 JANUARY 15, 2010 NEWS http://imcom.korea.army.mil Army’s AFAP conference opens in Arlington By Rob McIlvaine and quality of health care, by ensuring excellence FMWRC Public Affairs in schools, youth services and child care, by improving Soldier and Family housing, and by The Army Family Action Plan conference—an providing Soldiers and Families a quality of life intensive, week-long event where delegates from that is commensurate with their service. across the Army meet to discuss 82 quality of While the commitment remains strong, the life issues that originated at the installation level Army has had to reduce the amount of money throughout the past year— began Jan. 11 and needed to ensure these programs continue. will continue through Friday, Jan. 15. “We have less money than we had last year. Nearly 350 people from across the Army, But I’m convinced we can still achieve our goals,” including 98 delegates, 32 workgroup managers, Lynch said. Family members and friends arrived in the “We have to ask ourselves, ‘are we doing the nation’s capital over the weekend to begin their right thing,’ but also, ‘are we doing things right?’ working group sessions. If things about a program make no sense, we need Also in attendance are delegates making up your support to change,” Lynch said. the AFAP Teen Panel, who will present the top During the past 26 years since AFAP initiated three issues that impact military youth. This its first conference, Family members have never group of young adults is handpicked from Youth had a problem with both speaking up about the With Gen. Rick Lynch and his wife, Sarah, listening, Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, Army vice chief of staff, Leadership Forums at Army garrisons in seven quality of programs and helping senior leaders speaks about the health of Soldiers and their Families during this global war on terrorism. regions, plus the Army National Guard, Army find appropriate solutions. Reserve and Accession’s Command, bring their The four stars on the shoulders of Gen. Kellie Hanson from Fort Hood, Texas asked Another woman asked Gen. Chiarelli whether unique perspective about the issues. Peter W. Chiarelli, Army vice chief of staff, why the rest of the Army can’t do what Ft. Hood her brother, a veteran and in need of behavioral “The delegates here are the best of the best,” weren’t enough to intimidate the audience of has been able to do, to resounding applause. health treatment, could do anything about said Gen. Rick Lynch, commanding general of AFAP delegates. Immediately following a brief Gen. Lynch, when he was the commanding speeding up his access to care at the Veterans the Installation Management Command and presentation on PTSD, the delegates used his general at Ft. Hood, directed his Soldiers to leave Administration Medical Center. The general Assistant Chief of Installation Management. Q&A period to begin addressing AFAP issues. work at 6 p.m. in order to be home for dinner asked her to speak in depth with him at Monday “We are a nation at war and the impact on One Army spouse asked about Reserve and with the Family. He also stipulated Soldiers must evening’s reception. our Families is almost insurmountable. Our National Guard being able to attend the Strong leave work at 3 p.m. on Thursdays and cannot Since the delegates had 82 issues before Soldiers realize their mission, but I lose sleep at Bonds program. She said her husband wasn’t work weekends unless he personally OKs it. them, with the mission to pare them to the night when I think about the stress and strain able to schedule a class because his commander Ft. Leavenworth, said Chiarelli, has a top 16 by Wednesday and arrive at the top five on Families,” Lynch said. “We cannot allow wouldn’t allow him to miss his work assignment. similar program. Gen. Chiarelli told Hanson issues for presentation to Army senior leaders Families to break.” Chiarelli called up Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) he has asked his commanders to review the by Friday, Gen. Chiarelli thanked everyone for Since the first signing of the Army Family Douglas L. Carver, the Army’s chief of chaplains good things happening at Forts Hood and their questions and suggested they break into Covenant in 2007, Army leaders have made a and Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Strom to help provide Leavenworth to see if they could implement working groups. commitment to improving Family readiness information. This issue is one of the many to be these programs in their units, as long as each “This is how we get at all these issues facing by standardizing and funding existing Family discussed at the GOSC (General Officer Steering garrison commander can arrive at a solution our Families so thank you very, very much,” programs and services, by increasing accessibility Committee) meeting on Tuesday. that meets their unique needs. Lynch said.

No Endorsement Implied No Endorsement Implied IMCOM-K • PAGE 14 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM Mullen voices concern with military suicide rate continue learning, he said. “We have a tendency to cycle [training] to “I know at this point in time, there does not get you ready before you deploy, but I would appear to be any scientific correlation between argue that with where we are right now, we the number of deployments and those that have to have a continuum of readiness that are at risk, but I’m just hard-pressed to believe starts to educate families from Day One about that’s not the case,” Mullen said. “I know we are the challenges the lie ahead, the information and hope to continue to look [at deployments] that is available [and] the networks that are out first to peel back the causes to get to the root there in these challenging times, so that we can of this.” hopefully avoid crisis,” he said. Sustaining Marine Corps dwell time will Suicide among military family members alleviate “a lot of pressure and stress,” the admiral also is a growing concern for the military. said. But the armed forces must carry on their Deborah Mullen said that although much missions as the United States draws down forces focus has been given to suicide prevention for in Iraq and increases its military footprint in Servicemembers and assistance for survivors Afghanistan, he added. of suicide victims, more must be done for the The suicide rate in all four services was higher families. Family members also need training to than the national average, with 52 Marines build resilience and learn how to deal with the and 48 sailors taking their own lives in 2009, stress of deployments, she said. according to the individual services’ annual “There’s another side to this, and that’s family reports. As of November, 147 soldiers had fallen members who’ve committed suicide,” she said. to suicide. The final 2009 figures for the Army “It’s our responsibility. These are our family Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Deborah, are expected to be released tomorrow. Air Force members.” address audience members at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs Suicide totals for 2009 also were not yet available. Families are under great stress, too, she said, Prevention Conference in Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 2010. – DoD photo by U.S. Navy Mullen stressed that in addition to the high noting that watching their loved ones deploy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley rate of suicides among the ground forces, the repeatedly can be equally as strenuous on families increasing rate is evident among the entire at it is on the deploying Servicemembers. By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden and Afghanistan, it’s a challenge that can’t be military. “I think we need to realize that we have American Forces Press Service overlooked. “As I look at the numbers for each service, families that are under such great stress,” the “The subject of suicide is one of tremendous the rates have gone up per capita at about the chairman’s wife said. “This stress is only going WASHINGTON — Suicide is a growing difficulty and challenge and understanding, and same rate over the past four or five years for every to continue. We need to be able to give tools to problem in the military community, and its there have been a lot of people who have worked service,” he said. “This isn’t just a ground-force family members who are left behind. leaders must be committed to reversing that on this diligently for many, many years,” the problem.” “I hope the families are something you trend, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of chairman said. “Certainly, ... with the rise in Suicide is a growing problem that leaders have will look at as you work through these really Staff said. the numbers in all the services since these wars, to commit to, and experts who study suicide challenging problems,” she told the audience. In an address to an audience of more than [Defense Department officials have] started to prevention must help those leaders understand “We do have family members that we need to 1,000 military and other government agency really look at the causes and get to a point where the causes, Mullen said. The military’s leaders be aware of, and we need to get our arms around health-care workers and officials gathered for we can prevent this and understand this.” are eager to implement programs and better the number of suicide attempts and actual the 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Conference Despite a lack of a clear link between prevention measures, he added. suicides and the impact on the family.” sponsored by the Defense and Veterans Affairs repeated deployment cycles and Servicemember Mullen advocated for better overall training The conference began Jan. 11 to give departments, Mullen and his wife, Deborah, suicides, the admiral urged the audience not to for Servicemembers, noting that the military health-care professionals insight to each shared their thoughts and concerns on the count that factor out. “Dwell time” at home has a tendency to focus on training, whether it’s organization’s programs and best practices issue. between deployments over the next couple field or mental fitness, during the deployment- in suicide prevention. Nearly 100 veterans Mullen said that while he recognizes the of years, he said, will begin to increase for the readiness cycle. Training for troops and their who have experienced suicidal thoughts were challenge the armed services have had in Marine Corps, but not for the Army. So health- family members must start from the day they expected to share their stories of survival by the combating suicide while waging wars in Iraq care professionals need to be mindful of that and swear in, he said. time the conference ends tomorrow.

Army Family Action Plan Conference 2010 USFK National Prayer Breakfast The USFK Prayer Breakfast will be held at 6:30 a.m. on February 4 at Dragon Hill Lodge. The event is free and open to the Yongsan community. See your chaplain’s office for tickets, donations will be accepted at the door. The keynote speaker is Lt. Gen. Robert L. “Van” Van Antwerp, U.S. Army Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Van Antwerp plans to speak about service and sacrifice, not at all uncommon amongst military personnel and their families. He serves as the senior military officer overseeing most of the Nation’s civil works infrastructure and military construction. The general took command of USACE after serving as Commanding General, U.S. Army Accessions Command, responsible for recruiting and training thousands of young patriots who represent the epitome of “Army Strong.”

E-mail updates for TRICARE news FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Nowadays there is a Web site for everyone and everything, and it can be difficult to keep up with all the information out there. TRICARE beneficiaries can make staying current on their health benefits easy by signing up for e-mail updates and having the latest TRICARE news and health information delivered straight to their e-mail inbox. Alessandra Harris, AOS outreach manager, (left) explains benefits of the Subscribers can customize their account by choosing to receive as many or as few items as they website to Katherine Benson, volunteer-at-large with the North Dakota National like based on their beneficiary category or topics of interest. Subscribers can even decide when Guard. Also at the conference were representatives from: I. A.M. Strong, Better they would like to receive their e-mails. Facing an already-crowded inbox? Choose daily, weekly, or Opportunities for Single Soldiers, The U.S. Army Traumatic Servicemember’s monthly digests instead of immediate notifications. Group Life Insurance, Army Retirement Services, The National Military Family Creating an account is easy and secure. After entering their e-mail address at www.tricare.mil/ Association, Housing Services Office, the American Red Cross and their Military subscriptions, beneficiaries can choose their beneficiary category and topics that appeal to them. Hospital Outreach Program, Coping with Deployments, Veterans Affairs Voluntary After that they’ll receive the latest TRICARE news releases, benefit changes, podcasts, healthy Service Program, Defense Centers of Excellence, AMVETS programs, and the lifestyle tips and pharmacy updates from TRICARE Communications. U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program. Contact a local Family Programs or Army The subscription service also allows users to subscribe to other Military Health System Web sites Community Service (ACS) office to learn how to participate in AFAP as a volunteer, and other health-related federal Web sites. Some of the Web sites currently available include those sponsor, or vendor. – Photo by Rob McIlvaine, FMWRC Public Affairs from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration. Visit www.tricare.mil/subscriptions to subscribe. IMCOM-K • PAGE 15 JANUARY 15, 2010 CHAPLAIN http://imcom.korea.army.mil Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

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Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Collective Protestant Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker Sunday 1000 West Casey Chapel Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel Sunday 1100 Hanam Village Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Non-denominational Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Bldg. 558, Room 206 Contemporary Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1900 Camp Carroll Gospel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel Friday 1900 Camp Walker Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel 1230 Camp Stanley Chapel Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel KATUSA Korean Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll United Pentecostal Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker COGIC Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Korean Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel Catholic Services KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel Mass KATUSA Catholic Services Sunday 0900 Camp Walker Sunday 1900 CRC Warrior Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Mass 1145 Camp Carroll Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Saturday 1700 Camp Walker Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Sunday 0900 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Early Morning Service 1500 Suwon Air Base Chapel Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel (Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel Jewish Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel Catholic Services/Mass Catholic Services Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the United Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized Sunday 1200 West Casey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war. Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 1145 Memorial Chapel 1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at: http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx for helpful links and information. Jewish Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel Jewish Friday 1830 South Post Chapel

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kwon Pyo: [email protected], 738-3009 [email protected], 753-7274 [email protected], 732-7998 [email protected], 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham: [email protected], 738-3917 [email protected], [email protected], 732-6169 [email protected], 765-8991 753-7042 Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel E. Husak: [email protected], 736-3018 No Endorsement Implied IMCOM-K • PAGE 16 http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM Chilgok local students have fun with Soldiers

Story and photos by Sgt. Lee, Dodam USAG Daegu Public Affairs CAMP CARROLL — The sixth Annual Camp Carroll English Camp ran Jan. 11 – 15, with a total of 50 students from middle schools in Chilgok County in attendance. The English Camp has provided students the opportunity to learn English, while experiencing American culture on a U.S. Army installation. Soldiers from 2-1 ADA, 501st Sustainment Brigade and U.S Army Garrison Daegu volunteered as instructors for the program. Students from Daegu American School also participated, helping Korean students become familiar with American culture through conversation and sharing. “The purpose of the English Camp is to foster good neighbor relationships between the communities of Waegwan and U.S. Army Garrison, Camp. It is also intended to give Korean students a chance to experience American culture and just have fun,” said Guy Taylor, USAG Daegu DPTMS Plan Specialist, who also helped in organizing this program. The five-day camp was filled with various activities for students, many of whom were shy at first, and were hesitant to use their English speaking skills. However, as time progressed, students found their confidence, and began talking not only amongst themselves, but to their American hosts and instructors. According to English camp officials, the program can be deemed a success. A highlight of the camp was when the students got a chance to participate in simulated rifle shooting at the Engagement Skills Trainer training facility. From observing how Americans live, and how they use their leisure, to touring the American military installation and experiencing American food, the Korean students definitely found the camp and the experience worthwhile, they reported. “At first I didn’t really expect much. However now I think I’ve made a great decision. I learned a lot from this experience especially in a fun way,” said Shin, Young-jae, a local student who participated in the English Camp program. IMCOM-K • PAGE 18 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM FMWRC “truly has the right person at the right time” By Rob McIlvaine FMWRC Public Affairs

“I’m humbled to be in your presence. You are exactly what our Army needs,” Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch told the newly promoted Maj. Gen. Reuben Jones at a ceremony in Ft. Belvoir’s Wood Theater on Jan. 6, surrounded by his Family, friends and close mentors, many of whom traveled great distances to be with the new two-star general. Lt. Gen. Lynch, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, spoke at great length on the importance of having a Family man lead FMWRC. “The legacy of FMWRC will continue because we’re promoting this magnificent man to Major General. But it’s not the rank of a man, it’s the people he touches every day in his position and those people who touch him – his Family,” Lynch said. He thanked Maj. Gen. Jones’ parents, Alice and Louis, for giving him his passion and he thanked his wife, Linda, for supporting him during days with challenges that sometimes seem insurmountable. The “Attention to Orders” perhaps said it best. The President of the United States has reposed special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of Reuben D. Jones. In view of these qualities, and his demonstrated potential for increased responsibility, he is, therefore promoted Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, IMCOM commanding officer, administers the Military Officer’s Oath to Maj. Gen. Reuben D. Jones. Prior to reporting to the Family and in the United States Army from Brigadier General Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command, Maj. Gen. Jones served as the Adjutant General of the U.S. Army. — Photo by Eduardo Alejandro, FMWRC) to Major General, by order of the Secretary of the Army. two-star epaulettes on his Army service uniform to Germany and Korea. who exemplify the best and the brightest, Following the reading of this letter signed shirt. Walking up to present the beret affixed Prior to reporting to the Family and Morale, and according to Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch during by Gen. George W. Casey, Jr, U.S. Army chief with the Maj. Gen. officer rank to the newly Welfare and Recreation Command, Maj. yesterday’s promotion ceremony, this phrase truly of staff, Jones’ wife and mother pinned the two- promoted Jones were his grandchildren Rafael, Gen. Jones served as the Adjutant General of applies to Maj. Gen. Reuben Jones. star rank on the general’s Army service uniform 6, and Isabela Alicia, 4. the U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. During these almost nine years of persistent coat. Since graduating from Jackson State University Army Physical Disability Agency and Executive conflict in two theaters with Families feeling the Proudly, the general’s father, Louis, and in 1978 and his commissioning through the Director, Military Postal Service Agency, cumulative effects, Maj. Gen. Reuben D. Jones, mother-in-law, Isabel Butler, removed the one- Army ROTC program, Maj. Gen. Jones has Alexandria, Va. one of the Army’s newest two star Generals, is star epaulettes, followed by Tiffany Ruiz and commanded Soldiers across the world, from The phrase ‘right place, right time, right at the helm ensuring the needs of Soldiers and Reuben, his daughter and son, who affixed the South Carolina, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia person’ has been used to describe those individuals Families are being met.

Tiffany Ruiz and Reuben II, the children of Maj. Gen. Reuben Jones, affixed the two-star epaulets on the general’s Army service uniform shirt. The general’s father, Louis, and mother-in-law, Isabel Butler, had removed the one-star epaulets. Maj. Gen. Jones has commanded Soldiers across the world, from South Carolina, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia to Germany and Korea. — Photo by Rob McIlvaine IMCOM-K • PAGE 20 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

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USAG-H • PAGE 21 JANUARY 15, 2010 USAG-HUMPHREYS http://imcom.korea.army.mil 2nd CAB kicks off series of Officer Professional Development classes By Capt. Marco Rosa 4-2 Aviation Battalion

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade recently hosted the 2nd Infantry Division leadership during a day-long session of briefings and hands-on familiarization with aircraft from the brigade here. Commanding General Maj. Gen. Michael S. Tucker, the division chief of staff, brigade and battalion commanders, executive officers and operations officers participated in the event. The event was the first in a series of 2 ID directed Officer Professional Development classes. The intent was to give leaders first-hand experience on the capabilities of 2nd CAB aircraft thereby enhancing the successful execution of their mission in support of the ground maneuver commander and to understand how to employ aircraft best. The day started with briefings at the Regimental Mess in Tommy Ds and, following an introduction from Col. Joseph Bassani, the 2nd CAB commander, Tucker spoke about his experiences in Afghanistan especially his employment of attack assets. Capt. Scott Dunkle (center), Alpha Company commander, 4-2 Aviation Battalion gives a cockpit orientation and safety brief to Col. Steven Sliwa “The weapon of choice was the A-10 (right), 210th Fires Brigade commander, 2nd Infantry Division, as Chief Warrant Officer 4 Doug Golden (left), 4-2 Avn Bn. Master Gunner, prepares Thunderbolt and the reason was the gun,” for an Apache familiarization flight. A last-minute change in weather conditions postponed the multi-ship flight. — Courtesy photo Tucker said. “But if I had the choice and all and the Integrated Helmet and Display hell breaks loose, I would want an Apache Sight System or IHADSS. The leaders because of its versatility. The Apache is very received an Apache cockpit orientation in good in the battlefield and will continue to preparation for a Longbow formation flight be for a very long time. As commanders, they would make. A last-minute change in we need to know what it can do for as in weather conditions postponed the multi- the battlefield.” ship flight. Next, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Warren The purpose of the familiarization flights Aylworth, the 2nd CAB Master Gunner, was to give commanders an appreciation discussed the AH-64 Apache’s characteristics, for the Apache Longbow. While the capabilities and lethality. He also talked senior leaders did not take off and fly, the about Air-Ground Integration, refreshing Standardization Pilots demonstrated some leaders on the proper employment of attack of the aircraft’s capabilities. assets. As the exercise concluded Maj. Romeo Other briefings included Black Hawk Macalintal, 4-2 Aviation Battalion executive and Chinook capabilities in the Assault and officer summed it up. the General Support Aviation Battalions. “This inaugural 2 ID OPD will set the After the briefings, the OPD moved to conditions for future combined arms level Maj. Gen. Michael S. Tucker, 2nd Infantry Division commander, checks out the Helmet Display the hangar where the 2 ID leadership was exercises that will demonstrate properly Unit on his Apache helmet prior to his cockpit orientation. Members of the 2 ID staff received an fitted for Aviation Life Support Equipment employed Army Aviation assets,” he said. Apache cockpit orientation. — Courtesy photo HEAT trainer teaches Soldiers survival skills

Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Sgt. Kim, Hyun-ki, a medic with Headquarters and Soldiers assigned to 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade trained on the High Mobility Multipurpose Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, gets out of the rolled-over High Wheeled Vehicle Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT) on Jan. 8. HEAT training is designed Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle trainer during the HMMWV Egress Assistance to provide Soldiers with the ability to handle emergency situations on the battlefield when training. Through several procedures, Soldiers performed battle drills that help them drive HMMWVs roll over. — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Ju-ho Ma safely in combat and escape from rolled-over HMMWVs in an emergency situation. USAG-H • PAGE 22 http://imcom.korea.army.mil USAG-HUMPHREYS THE MORNING CALM News & Notes The secret to successful weight loss? No excuses! By Dave Elger Korea-wide Invitational is no day care (just yesterday I observed a Basketball tournament Area III Health Promotion Coordinator young mother doing laps on the Super Gym USAG-Humphreys is hosting a Korea-wide indoor track with a baby stroller), no time (a Basketball tournament Jan. 16 – 18 in the HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Wish simple matter of changing priorities), poor Super Gym. For game times, call 753-8031. you were thinner? Guess what - wishing food selections (the commissary is open six for it and making it happen are mutually days a week), bad knees (that’s what non- USAG-Humphreys Equal Opportunity exclusive, but then you probably already weight bearing exercise like swimming, sponsors a “Walk to Remember” knew that. If you want to lose weight but cycling, and elliptical workouts are for), and The USAG-Humphreys Equal Opportunity just can’t seem to get started with diet or invites all community members to come out Jan. the list goes on. regular exercise, there might be comfort in 18 and participate in “A Walk to Remember” in USAG-Humphreys Health Promotion observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knowing that you are not alone. It’s an all Office and Family and Moral, Welfare and holiday. The walk begins at Independence Park too common problem. Recreation are now offering some new at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Master What if I told you that the secret for services that will assist you to get on the USAG-Humphreys offers services for those Sgt. Harris at 753-8078 or 010-5059-0659. successful weight loss is so simple you’ll be right track. wanting to lose weight. — Courtesy graphic surprised that you never thought of it? What The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge, Bad habits are tough to break but not Employment Readiness Program update if I told you that people who successfully weekly weight loss support group meetings, impossible to break. You can succeed, but Humphreys’ Employment Readiness program lose weight and keep it off are not much individual weight loss guidance and unit- not before you have completely exhausted is offering a Resumix preparation class Jan. different from you? There is a way to drop 20 starting at 9 a.m. in the Family Readiness level weight loss classes are now available. your list of excuses. those excess pounds without spending lots Center. Stop by and receive hands-on training The fitness facilities on USAG-Humphreys For information on the many weight loss about the Resumix online application system of money or starving yourself. The big secret are among the best you’ll find on any options now available to you on Humphreys, and how to search for federal jobs. For more is simple...it’s called no excuses! military installation. Coming soon is a new contact the Health Promotion office at information, call 753-8321. People who fail at weight loss always seem Civilian Fitness Program for Department of 753-3253. Also visit the USAG-Humphreys to come up with a legitimate excuse. There the Army Civilians. Weight Loss Challenge on Facebook. Teen Dance All Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy an evening of dancing, games, food and prizes Jan. 23 at the Teen Dance. The dance starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. Call 753-8507 or Bain family: Great vacation to the Land Down Under and beyond 753-5614 for more information. Travelogue by Thomas Bain

Visual Information Support Center update Editor’s note: This is part one of a three- Department of the Army Photos for the Sergeant part series. First Class Centralized Promotion Board need to be submitted by Jan. 22. To schedule an SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — My family appointment to take a DA Photo, log on the recently took a trip to Australia and New Visual Information ordering site at https://www. vios-west.army.mil or call 753-8010 for more Zealand. It is summertime in the Southern information. The VISC Photo Studio will be Hemisphere, so this was a welcome break closed for renovations Jan. 26 – 29. For more from the frigid temperatures of South information, call 753-8036. Korea. This was an amazing trip on many Community Town Hall meeting accounts: scenery, friendly people, great The Community Activity Center is hosting the accommodations, and relaxing atmosphere. Humphreys’ Town Hall meeting Jan. 26 starting The cost is a little more expensive than other at 6 p.m. Come out to address leaders in the regional vacations, but the experience is community with questions, comments and concerns. For more information, call 753- worth it. I will try and relay the experience 3700. to you so that you can make an informed decision whether or not to visit these Newcomers Orientation southern-island nations. USAG-Humphreys Army Community Service Our first week was spent touring is hosting a Newcomers orientation Jan. 26 Australia. We visited Sydney, Uluru, and starting at 8 a.m. in the ACS building, 311. Caloundra to get a sampling of the region. One of the places the Bains visited during their vacation Down Under was the Sydney Opera This brief is an opportunity to learn about The December temperatures were around House. — U.S. Army photo by Thomas Bain the Humphreys community and receive vital 80 degrees Fahrenheit along the coast and information from agencies on post. Call of Australia complete with bumps and leans Wombats, and birds and lizards of all shapes 753-8401, 753-8804 or 753-8318 for more over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the center as your seat gyrates with the video. After the and sizes. It was an enjoyable experience and information. of the continent. video presentation we made our way up to good introduction to Australia’s wildlife. We spent the first couple of days in the observation deck where we could see the Our next stop was the Blue Mountains, Parent to Parent Surge training Sydney taking in the sights of the city. The entire city and surrounding areas. This is a which get their name from the bluish tint in The Military Child Education Coalition is Sydney Aquarium is a fantastic place to see great picture opportunity, so don’t forget the air created by the oil from the millions sponsoring Parent to Parent Surge training Feb. the various species of fish and creatures that your camera. of nearby gum trees, and Jamison Valley. 2 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Super Gym. The inhabit the waters around Australia. The After the tower, we walked to the city The spectacular view of the Jamison Valley break out session topics will be: Organization, manatees and bright corals were memorable Communication and Involvement: Keys to center and harbor. We walked around the is breathtaking. This valley is Australia’s parts of that visit. We purchased our tickets Success in Elementary School (for parents of Sydney Opera House and viewed the Sydney green version of our Grand Canyon. The kindergarten - sixth grade); Chart Your Course online before leaving Korea and were able Harbor Bridge from the shore. The city has sides of the valley drop away for hundreds for Success in High School and Beyond (for to bypass the long line to get in upon arrival a number of botanical gardens to see as you of feet before merging into the lush forest parents and students seventh - twelfth grade) at the Aquarium. I recommend the combo stroll along. It is a very clean and picturesque below. The splendor of the vistas from and Preparing for the Journey: Give Your Child ticket with the Sydney Tower to save a area to visit and enjoy. various locations makes each stop a chance a Head Start on the Road to Academic Success few dollars, this was also available online. We retired back to our hotel in Sydney’s to wonder at the beauty of nature. (for parents of children birth through age 5). To We ate lunch at the Aquarium food court World Square, considered the melting pot After the Blue Mountains, our bus RSVP for the event, contact Joseph Jacks at before moving on to our next destination. of Sydney as many cultures have shops and took us to the Olympic Park, site of the 753-8274 or [email protected]. The food court had a number of Australian restaurants here. There are many restaurants 2000 Summer Olympics. We toured the staples such as meat pies, fish and chips and Directorate of Public Works update there featuring menus from Greek to Korean park briefly and then took a ferry back to The next Real Property Planning Board is Turkish sandwiches. and more. Making decisions where to eat Sydney Harbor. The view of the Sydney scheduled for March 2010 at a date to be After lunch we went to Sydney Tower, was difficult as it all looked very good. Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera determined. This is a project call to submit which is within walking distance of the The following day the local tour company House from the ferry boat were great photo Soldier’s, Family Member’s and Civilian’s Aquarium. The tower is over 1000 feet tall picked us up at our hotel and we began a day opportunities, though they warn you to keep quality projects to go before the board for and offers a grand view of the city, Sydney trip to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. your electronic and video equipment out of approval and funding. Requests should be Harbor and surrounding countryside. We Our first stop was to a small game park the sea spray. From the harbor we caught a forwarded to the Directorate of Public Works tried the stationary ride attraction known where the kids were able to pet Koalas and subway back to our hotel, the end of another on a Facility Engineer Work Request DA Form as OzTrek which takes you on a video tour 4283. For more information, call 753-6070. Wallabies. They could also view Dingoes, fun day. Next week–a visit to Ayers Rock. USAG-H • PAGE 23 JANUARY 15, 2010 USAG-HUMPHREYS http://imcom.korea.army.mil Frigid air and water doesn’t deter 175 Polar Bear swimmers By Lori Yerdon USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs

HUMPHREYS GARRISON — The conditions were just right for Humphreys’ second-annual Polar Bear swim here Saturday – 31 degree Fahrenheit water, 25 degree Fahrenheit outdoor temperature and more than 175 people anxious to plunge into the frigid water at Splish and Splash Water Park. Soldiers from mission units assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Family Members, Civilians, Retirees and Soldiers from as far away as Camp Casey participated in this Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation-sponsored event. Before they could swim in the icy water the swimmers, clad only in their bathing suits, had to wait in the cold to acclimate themselves. One swimmer rubbed snow on himself while others did jumping jacks and pushups, trying to keep their blood pumping before the start of the event. Before the swim started, Walter Cade, the Alaska Mining Company’s business manager, dumped a container full of ice into the already-freezing water in an effort to motivate the swimmers. It worked: applause broke out and participants cheered. Then the moment they’d all been waiting for arrived…someone struck a gong signaling the beginning of Over 175 USAG-Humphreys Community Members turned out for the second annual Polar Bear Swim at Splish & Splash Water Park. The water the swim and the group plunged into the temperature was 31-degrees but that didn’t deter the swimmers. — U.S. Army photo by Lori Yerdon water. the 25-degree air. heaters and hot chocolate were on hand FMWR awarded swimmers a Polar Bear “Holy cow, man its cold” and a few “The water wasn’t too bad,” said Chief to help warm up them when they finished Swim sweatshirt for completing the event. other phrases were shouted as the swimmers Warrant Officer 4 Pat Nager, of 4-2 Aviation their swim. “Last year we only had about 70 folks entered the water. Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. “It was a lot colder than I thought,” said participate in our first Polar Bear swim,” Some swimmers made a beeline across “I felt cold when I got out and stood in the 1st Lt. Jamie Almada, assigned to 348th said Mike Mooney, Humphreys’ FMWR the pool, anxious to get out, while others snow…there was ice on my body.” Quartermaster, 194th Combat Sustainment Marketing Chief. “This year we had a lot chose to swim around in the deep end Fire and Emergency crews and lifeguards Support Battalion. “But I’d consider doing more and we’re very pleased. We can’t wait before going from the 31-degree water to monitored the swimmers during the event; something like this again. It was great.” to do it again next year.”

Make the 2009 Tax Season a profitable one; you may be eligible for credits and tax breaks By Capt. James S. Kim family, you may be eligible for this new First-Time Homebuyer credit and spouse are both residents of Texas, they USAG-Humphreys and Area III Consolidated tax credit. This new education credit acts If you are a first-time homebuyer and both pay no state taxes. Legal Center as a modified hope credit. The American purchased your home between Jan. 1, 2009 Prior to this law, when the service Opportunity Tax credit is a per student and April 30, 2010, you may be eligible for member gets PCS orders to move to HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Once credit equal to 100 percent of the first this credit. The credit amount is 10 percent a state that has state income taxes, the again it’s that time of the year—time to $2,000 qualified expenses, plus 25 percent of the purchase price up to a maximum of servicemember is still a resident of Texas file your income taxes. Filing taxes can be of the next $2,000 for a maximum of $8,000 for married or single individuals. while the spouse is required to pay state taxes an extremely arduous process, or it can be $2,500. To put it simply, you will be able to There is no repayment requirement for in the new state. a fairly pleasant and simple experience, take advantage of this credit up to $2,500 military, foreign service or intelligence Under the Military Spouses Residency depending on how informed you are. per student. If you qualified for the Hope service personnel. Relief Act, the spouse will be able to claim The few minutes that it takes you to read Scholarship credit or the Lifetime Learning If you did not purchase your first Texas as his or her state of residence and not this article may boost your tax return by a credit last tax year, you will qualify for the home this past year, don’t fret. Since we be required to pay state taxes. If you think few hundred to several thousand dollars. American Opportunity Tax credit this year. are stationed outside of the Continental that you or your spouse may qualify under State Taxes If you have a student in the family, be sure United States, military members and certain this new act, make sure to bring it to your For those of us who are not domiciled in to ask your tax preparer about this new tax federal employees have an extra year to buy tax preparer’s attention. one of the states with no income tax, take credit which can afford you a credit of up a principal residence in the U.S. and still The USAG-Humphreys Tax Center comfort in the fact that most of the other to $2,500. qualify for the credit. Therefore, once you will open its doors on Feb. 1 and provide states have special tax breaks for military Adoption credit return to the United States on permanent free tax assistance and electronic filing for personnel and military Retirees. New With every good deed comes an change of station orders and decide to all military, dependents and Department Hampshire and Tennessee limit their state appropriate tax break. This holds especially purchase your first home, you have until of Defense civilian personnel. The center tax to dividends and interest income only. true for those who have adopted a child April 30, 2011 to buy or enter into a binding is located at building S-751; the hours of Sixteen other states also have special tax in 2009. For those who have adopted a contract. You will then have until June 30, operations are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday breaks for military personnel. For example, qualifying child (under 18 or physically 2011 to close on the purchase. to Wednesday and Friday and 1 – 4 p.m. Arkansas allows up to $6,000 of your or mentally disabled), you can take up Military Spouses Residency Relief on Thursday. For locations and hours of military pay or allowance to be excluded to a $12,150 credit for expenses. These Act other tax centers, contact your local legal while Maryland allows up to $15,000 of expenses must be reasonable and necessary This past November, a new law was passed assistance office. your military income to be excluded if fees, court costs, attorney fees and travel which benefits spouses of servicemembers. If you have any questions or would earned overseas. To learn whether your state expenses. For foreign adoptions, this credit Under this new law, spouses of military like more information, contact your legal has a special tax break, call or visit your local is only available once the adoption process personnel who move because their spouse assistance office or local tax center. If you are tax center. is complete. Unfortunately, this credit is is on military orders will be treated the located in Area III or USAG-Humphreys, American Opportunity Tax credit not available for step-parent adoptions or same as the servicemember for residency call 753-6245, stop by building S-734, or If you have a qualified student in the surrogate services. purposes. For example, if the servicemember starting Feb.1, building S-751. USAG-D • PAGE 25 JANUARY 15, 2010 USAG-DAEGU http://daegu.korea.army.mil ROK security guards provide support to USAG Daegu By Kang, Hye-jin USAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern

DAEGU GARRISON — They are a common sight to anyone seeking to enter any U.S. military installation throughout the Korean peninsula. It is impossible to drive or walk through a gate without being met by them. They are the Korean security guards. We can see them whether entering or exiting an installation. Donned in uniforms similar to those of Republic of Korea (ROK) military personnel, they are a support force whose duties play an integral role in the safety and security of Area IV communities. Dispersed throughout Korea since 2006, these valuable assets provide security support to Area IV locations which include Waegwan, Kunsan, Busan, and Pohang. The security guards work as an outsourcing type. Though their office is located on USAG Daegu, Camp Henry, they belong to Joeun System, a security firm based in Daegu city. With more than 200 guards assigned to support the needs of USAG Daegu, a large portion of the guard staff is positioned at Camps Henry, Walker, and George. A guard commander and supervisor are included in this. More than 15 females are currently assigned to the security guard detail. According to Hyun-cheol Kim, the Area Braving the wintery elements, Young-sil Lee, one of 16 female USAG Daegu Area IV security guards, checks for appropriate identification as IV Security Guard commander, “To be a a vehicle enters a U.S. Government military installation. — U.S. Army photo by Kang, Hye-jin security guard, an individual must be able to successfully complete all the required guard candidate has successfully passed the IV supervisor for the security office said, nature and the elements. Our security guards training. That training consists of a test that necessary training requirements, they can “Regardless of the weather conditions, the are dedicated. They realize the job they have to challenges their physical abilities, and a test work as a security guard. security guards are present and on top of their do and the support that they provide to all of that examines their weapons’ skill. The guard commander added, “After they responsibilities. The working conditions are the USAG Daegu and Area IV communities, “I think something that is important to have completed their necessary training, the not always ideal because you are challenged by and they are proud to do so.” becoming a security guard, is the ability to guard then is required to receive additional use such electronic equipment as scanners. training about twice a year. Each guard Make sure you know what you’re getting in your lease Very important, and probably the most is responsible for his area of duty. They By Capt. Mitchell Herniak important of all, is their ability to effectively realize the importance of their work, and are several times if necessary. Chief of Client Services communicate in English,” he said. dedicated to the USAG Daegu mission.” If a landlord makes an oral agreement Kim said that once a potential security Expressing his viewpoint, Kang Lee, Area for a particular provision, ensure DAEGU GARRISON — Recently that the provision is included in the there have been several instances of disputes written agreement. Although it may be EEO Recruiting Individuals to serve on between Soldiers and landlords at off-post uncomfortable to imply that you do not housing. The disputes include the failure of trust an oral promise, if the promise is not Special Emphasis Program Committee the landlord to provide services expressly in writing, there will be little recourse if the included in the lease such as appliances promise is not honored. organizational element is commensurate By Mary Grimes and water. In this same case, the landlord Ensure that all utilities and services are USAG Daegu Public Affairs with the representation specified in stopped paying all utilities and the lessees in place prior to signing the agreement. EEOC and OPM guidance.” were without electricity. For instance, if the landlord promises a Outlining some of the responsibilities Other disputes include oral agreements refrigerator or running water, do not sign The USAG Daegu/Area IV Equal of the SEP Committee, Vasquez said, such as a promise that an established a lease until you see those items in place. Opportunity Office is currently “SEP committee members participate satellite can receive a signal for AFN. Many Also, if you require a particular service recruiting highly motivated and in committee meetings, and ensure times oral promises are made prior to the such as access to AFN, ask for proof that committed individuals to serve on the SEP mission, vision and goals are signing of the lease, erroneously leading the service will be available. For example, its Special Emphasis Program (SEP) implemented in an expeditious and the Soldier to believe that they will receive to access AFN ensure that a satellite exists Committee, in a collateral duty capacity. effective manner. Important to note the desired service. Only later do Soldiers or can be installed pointing in the correct The SEP Committee is a working group is that the member serves as a liaison learn that the landlord is unable to provide direction. that is representative of the work force between management and employees the requested service. Such was the case of Finally, make sure you know the proper in regards to organization, occupation, – keeping each informed of all SEP one Soldier who was told he could receive point of contact for disputes prior to grades and ethnic diversity. activities.” AFN on an existing satellite only to learn signing the lease. Will you be dealing with According to Adriano Vasquez, The EEO Director stated that he would be required to install a pole at the the landlord directly? Will you be dealing USAG Daegu Equal Employment supervisors of appointed SEP committee cost of 500,000 won in order to receive the with the realtor? Will you be dealing with Opportunity Director, the committee members will ensure the individual is proper signal. the housing office? Clarity on this piece of will be established by appropriate order allotted reasonable time to perform Renting off-post can be a very enjoyable information is important so that proper and or regulation. “The committee, collateral duty requirements, must experience, but there are a few things you accountability can be held in the event of which is established per Department have one year remaining in their should keep in mind prior to signing a a dispute. of Defense (DoD) Directive 1440.1, overseas assignment after completion lease. Make sure that all terms of the lease Living off-post can be a very enjoyable monitors, develops and implements of the required training, and must are properly translated to you. There is experience. Remember, you have the right affirmative action programs that possess exceptional verbal and written a language barrier between Soldiers and to be informed prior to renting. Begin your are capable of achieving a civilian communication and analytical skills. Korean civilians, but the lease signing search early. Take your time. Do not be workforce in which the representation Individuals seeking more information should occur in the housing office. If you rushed into signing a lease. Demand that of minorities, women and people with regarding this recruitment action should feel you do not understand something, all terms be included in the contract. Taking disabilities at all grade levels, in every contact the USAG Daegu EEO office at make sure the representative from the these simple steps can help make your time occupational series, and in every major 768-7174, for more details. housing office stops and explains to you in Korea more enjoyable. USAG-D • PAGE 26 http://daegu.korea.army.mil USAG-DAEGU THE MORNING CALM News & Notes Sales family epitomizes the volunteer spirit and kindness t aspects, then the value is decreased. If you Cervical Health are bogged down with getting things done Awareness Month on paper, then you will most likely never get January is Cervical Health Awareness the work done. Volunteer your services first, Month. Take action and protect yourself and then worry about the paper and more this New Year. Get your pap test formal stuff later.” regularly and vaccinate early against According to Sales, not a whole lot of HPV for girls and women ages 9-26. skills are needed to become a volunteer or Let’s put an end to the nearly 4,000 to help someone else. “I have the ability to American women and 1,000 Korean talk to anybody, and when you are trying to women that die from this disease each communicate with others or help someone, year. For more information, please call you have to be approachable. Some people Force Health Protection and preventive may be very shy and embarrassed, mainly medicine 65th Medical Brigade at 764- because they don’t want others to know 5215. that they need help. Thus, my objective is to make people feel relaxed, and then they will USAG Daegu CYSS Baseball gradually open up and talk to me.” Registration “By giving unselfishly of your time, mind, Register your child Feb 1-26 at CYSS and spirit, and by listening closely to the Central Registry, Camp Walker building Chief Warrant Officer 2 Cristal Sales is pinned by her husband Robert, during a recent ceremony sometimes silent cries of others, then there is a 257. CYSS Baseball is open to youth, in which she received her current rank. Her son Christian (far right), along with Lt. Col. Marion good chance you can effectively help someone ages 3-15 yrs., $25 for children, ages Salters, G1, 19th ESC, looks on. The Sales family dedicates much of their spare time performing with their circumstances,” said Sales. 3-4 yrs. & $45 for youth, ages 5-15 yrs. volunteer work for those in need. — U.S. Army Photo by Gu, Youjin With much time and volunteer Discounts available for multiple children and coaches! CYSS Baseball season By Gu, Youjin “By giving unselfishly of your time, mind, and spirit, and by listening closely runs from March – June. For more USAG Daegu Public Affairs Intern to the sometimes silent cries of others, then there is a good chance you can information, Call 764-4859. CAMP HENRY — In spite of the effectively help someone with their circumstances,” Mommy & Me Work out chilly weather, there is one Area IV family Staff Sgt. Robert Sales, Camp Henry Multimedia Visual Information NCOIC Don’t have a babysitter? Still need a whose volunteer spirit and kindness has workout? You are responsible for your been able to melt the heart of an often The multimedia NCOIC said that his experience under their belts, the Sales own child. They must remain with you cold-hearted world. first volunteer experience was in 1991 when family doesn’t appear weary in their service. in aerobics room. Children’s movies The family of Staff Sgt. Robert Sales, he fed the homeless at a local shelter. That To this day, the family still spreads warmth will be provided. Bring your own toys. Multimedia Visual Information NCOIC, act of kindness would later lead Sales and his and kindness to those in need. Their Enjoy a full body workout for all fitness Camp Henry is a family of whom we all can wife, Cristal, to actively participate in various volunteer spirit will continue to spread like levels! Please call to find out more at be proud. For close to 20 years, Sales has been volunteer programs like coaching football a warm fire in winter. 010-5823-1009. pitching in and helping those in need. and basketball, school mentoring programs, Speaking frankly on the practice of “People always have allowed me and my Korean Student Association, Big brother & volunteering and giving, Sales said, “It is not STEP Cardio wife to do what we love to do, and that is sister programs, the booster club, and the always easy being a volunteer because like other Step Cardio is a low-impact, high helping people in their time of need,” Sales SAMC-Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. people, I have things that I have to accomplish, intensity class which will strengthen, said. “Being able to do this makes me want to Sales speaks humbly about the work of a and time is always a factor, but I don’t allow tone and improve your cardiovascular do the best job that I can do. We get so much volunteer. He said, “Volunteer work must that to deter me. For the things we really want fitness. Routines are easy to follow joy when we help others. I have so much, and come from the heart. If you really want to do to do, we find the time to do it. It’s not about and are choreographed to upbeat, I just want to be able to give back to someone it, do it. Don’t do it for the wrong reasons. money. It’s not about popularity. It’s about energetic music. Beginners are always else who might be less fortunate,” If you are focusing more on the materialistic giving of yourself and your time.” encouraged to join. A limited number of steps are available. Water and Use of space heaters sparks need for guidance from Fire Department towel is recommended. It is held on By Mary Grimes each time you leave a room, and before going Tuesday – Thursday 6:30 p.m. For USAG Daegu Public Affairs to bed. Another thing that we must remind more information, please call Darryl USAG personnel of is that you never, ever Brown 765-8287. DAEGU GARRISON — The use of use your oven to heat your home.” space heaters is a hot topic for United States Allen said that there are guidelines Sweetheart Bowling Tournament Army Garrison Daegu fire officials, as they in place that are pertinent to the safety Sweetheart Bowling Tournament will seek to educate Area IV Soldiers and family and operational use of space heaters. For be held on Walker Bowling Center on members on the appropriate handling of starters, he said, “Space heaters must have Feb. 14, 1:00 p.m. There are 1st Place - the heating units, as well as some of the a tip over switch. This switch turns the Cash Prize (Based on the total number problems often associated with their use. unit off if the unit is knocked over. The of bowlers), 2nd Place - 2 Steak According to Andrew M. Allen, USAG unit must also have overheat protection. Dinners at the Evergreen, 3rd Place Daegu Deputy Fire Chief, it is during this This basically shuts the unit off if it gets - 15 free games of bowling, team must time of year when the fire department is too hot. Among other requirements, the be a couple (male & female, husband inundated with requests for space heater unit must have a guard around the heating & wife, mother & son, etc). Entry fee is approval. He said, “The Fire Prevention element, and last, but not least, space $30 per team. Box of chocolates and a Office is not the approving authority heaters with timers are not allowed under rose for every team! on space heaters. Individuals seeking any circumstances.” permission to use a space heater must Pointing out other ways to possibly keep Power Yoga submit their request to the Department of warm during the winter season, Allen said, Power Yoga is held at Sports & Fitness Public Works (DPW) for approval. What “We want everyone to stay warm this winter, Center, building 135 (Camp Carroll) the Fire Prevention Office can do, however, but we want you to do it safely. Consider every Tue. & Thu. at 5: 30 p.m. Start is provide the community with information wearing long johns or put on a sweater or your yoga journey today and discover regarding what type of heater is allowed, the enjoyment that it can bring into your and where it can be placed in relationship “USAG Daegu personnel are reminded that if a space heater is needed, contact life simply by practicing this ancient art to objects in the room.” DPW for approval, and ensure you have the right equipment.” in the comfort of your home using easy For personnel attempting to stave off Andrew M. Allen, USAG Daegu Deputy Fire Chief meditation exercises. Please bring the bitter winter cold, space heaters have a towel and a water bottle. For more long been a popular source of choice. With of these handy devices. even an extra blanket. These things not only information, please call 765-8287. heating equipment regarded as a leading The Deputy Fire Chief said, “Space heaters add to your warmth, but can save some cause of home fires during winter, the need to have at least 1 meter (3 feet) clearance energy dollars. One final thing, we want to USAG Fire Prevention Office is not lax in from anything that can burn, and placed on remind people of is that a space heater is its efforts to reduce and/or eliminate the level, hard ground out of normal pathways. needed, get approval from DPW and ensure possibility of injury or worse, due to misuse Portable space heaters must be turned off you have the right equipment.” USAG-D • PAGE 27 JANUARY 15, 2010 USAG-DAEGU http://daegu.korea.army.mil 2010 New year’s resolutions for a lifetime By Modesto C. Algarin do not look for ways to do more exercise, Camp Carroll Sports & Fitness Director look for ways to do the same, or even less, more efficiently. Try to increase the intensity Many of us will once again make and shorten your workout time by using the some type of New Year’s resolution. Sadly, following examples: statistics suggest that about one third of those • Five to 10 minutes of calisthenics (warm resolutions will be dropped within the first up to prevent injuries) before you engage in few weeks of the New Year. Less than a quarter any physical activity. of our New Year’s resolutions will be realized • Five to eight minutes of good basic before mid-year. stretching all major muscle groups. On the other hand, some people say that • 15 to 20 minutes of cardiovascular making a New Year’s resolution does increase Endurance training, go for a one to two mile the chance of actually achieving that goal, so walk/run if beginner. why not give it a try? • 15 to 20 minutes of resistance training More exercise, weight loss and smoking weights, rubber bands, also using your body cessation are popular resolutions for many weight, even soup cans will do the work. around the world. Since these factors are • Finally, allow your body to cool down. all significant in preventing chronic illness Stretch one more time for five to eight and disease, focusing in these areas is a great minutes. start. Once you have your New Year’s resolutions Beyond simply setting goals, there are planned, there are other resources available at many ways you can keep your goals alive your local FMWR Sports and Fitness facilities. throughout the entire year and improve your Check with your local sports director to see the overall well-being. Many of us don’t know array of alternatives readily available to help where to start when improving our mental Your local FMWR Sports and Fitness facilities can help you jump in and keep pace with your you maintain your health-related resolutions. and physical health. Wondering if you are fitness resolutions for a healthy 2010. — U.S. Army photo by Gu, Youjin Check out the exercise videos at your FMWR overweight, stressed or at risk for heat disease Library, healthy recipes, articles, tools and blogs or diabetes? Learning about your current status on the web for easy-to-understand information is the first step to staying healthy in the future. tests. Figure out your body mass index; assess may have. Your doctor should be able to help from trusted professionals. With dedication, Here are a few things you should find out for yourself for the flu or depression and view you assess your health and recommend an the right strategy and some great resources, a good start. health screening guidelines for what tests appropriate plan of action based on your age you’ll be well on your way to achieving your Do some research to help decide where should be conducted for someone in your and health status. Try to focus on the one or goals. Most importantly, be safe and once to focus your efforts. Setting too many age group. two changes that will have the greatest benefit. again make sure you check with your health goals for your New Year’s resolutions can be Taking action is the next (and most Ask your doctor to help you prioritize. Start care provider prior to engaging in any form overwhelming, and a recipe for failure. You important) step. Start by scheduling an with the changes that will benefit you in of physical activity - it is the right way to start can start online where there are good resources appointment to talk with your doctor about several ways, rather than focusing on many on a resolution that will take you through and take one of many available assessment any physical or mental health concerns you smaller issues separately. To increase intensity, your lifetime! USAG-D • PAGE 28 http://daegu.korea.army.mil USAG-DAEGU THE MORNING CALM

USAG Daegu Weekly Photos 501st SBDE wins Camp Carroll Intramural Basketball Gumi Santa Fellowship Campaign

The 2009-10 Camp Carroll Intramural Basketball League Championship was conducted The third Annual ‘Gumi Santa Fellowship Campaign’ was held Dec. 17 at Gumi station on, Jan. 4 through 7. A total of 7 teams participated from various military units, square. The purpose of the campaign was to grant wishes to children who lost their dreams. organizations and tenants of the Camp Carroll/Waegwan enclave. The championship Soldiers from Camp Carroll participated in this event along with company sponsors and game held between “Powerhouse” 501st SBDE versus the 551 CSSB ‘Warriors’. Final volunteers from Gumi community give benefits to neighborhood. Gifts were supported by score was 49-23 for the new champions 501st SBDE. More than 125 spectators watched Kyung-soo Kang, Chilgok Foreigner Tourist Association. Snacks, beverages and chocolates the final game of the season in which 501st came out being the favorite not without the were donated by Woo C Song, director of Camp Carroll Commissary. The campaign was held 551st CSSB giving them their best effort all out on the court from the starting whistle to successfully and advanced good relationships between Chilgok Community and the U.S. the end. — U.S. Army photo by Modesto Algarin Army installation. — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lee, Dodam

AREA IV Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER VACANCY GRADE LOCATION CLOSE DATE APF US CITIZEN POSITIONS Camps Henry, Walker KOEZ09096673 Interdiscip; Counsel Psych, GS-11 USAG DHR ASAP Jan. 25 Social Worker KOEZ09887176R Telecommunications Specialist GS-11 6th SC Korea TNOSC Jan. 26 For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951 MAYJANUARY 22, 2009 15, 2010 KOREAN PAGE 피겨스케이팅의 살아있는 전설, 용산을 방문하다

피겨스케이팅의 살아있는 전설 미쉘 콴 씨는 지난 1월 6일 Collier Field House에서 용산기지 주민들과 만남의 시간을 가졌다. — 사진제공: 이병 최용준

이병 최용준 는 남 녀 어디에도 없다. 1995년부터 구하고 미국 역사상 가장 뛰어난 피 를 초청하게 되어 매우 큰 영광입니 용산기지 사령부 공보실 2005년까지 콴은 총 43개의 대회에서 겨스케이팅 선수이자 훌륭한 애국자 다.” 라고 말했다. 우승했으며, 국제대회 우승 5회, 국내 용산기지, 대한민국 – 미국 역사상 가 대회 9회 그리고 두개의 올림픽 메달 장 뛰어난 피겨스케이팅 선수 미쉘 을 이루어내었다. 콴 씨가 1월 6일 용산기지를 방문하여 어린 아이와 함께 행사에 참여한 코 많은 주민들과 함께하는 시간을 가졌 완다 맥브라이드 씨는 “저는 피겨스케 다. 이팅의 팬으로서 거의 모든 국내 타 캘리포니아주 토랜스에서 태어난 이틀 경기와 98년 나가노 동계올림픽, 콴은 홍콩에서 온 이민가족의 셋째 또 2002년 솔트레이크 씨티 동계올림 딸로서 가족을 따라 5세부터 피겨스 픽을 보았습니다. 미쉘 콴은 항상 최 케이팅을 접했다. 고였습니다. 그녀를 이곳 용산에서 볼 그녀는 “우리는 우리 조국을 사랑하 수 있는 기회가 생겨 너무 기쁩니다.” 기 때문에 지금 이 자리에 있습니다. 라고 말했다. 저는 우리가 사랑하는 미국, 그리고 콴의 사적인 생활 또한 주목받을만 그 근본적인 가치인 자유를 지키기 하다. 그녀는 세계의 젊은 운동선수들 위해 최선을 다하고 있는 여러분들께 에게 리더쉽과 교육의 중요성을 가르 진심으로 감사드립니다. 여러분이 곧 치기 위해 여행하고 있으며, 2003년 미국의 힘입니다.” 라고 말했다. People Magazine의 “세계에서 가장 약 100년간의 미국 피겨스케이팅 역 아름다운 사람 50명”에 뽑혔다. 사상 콴보다 국제대회, 국내대회 및 주한미군 용산기지 사령관 데이브 올림픽에서 많은 우승을 차지한 선수 홀 대령은 “우리는 바쁜 일정에도 불