Visit http://imcom.korea.army.mil for the Morning Calm Online ACOE in Korea Humphreys Garrison wins prestigious Army Communities of Excellence award: See full story on Page 21 May 15, 2009 • Volume 7, Issue 30 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea Photo courtesy of IMCOM Public Affairs Office http://imcom.korea.army.mil Operation Mercury Pride III 1st Lt. Matthew Blumberg, 169th Signal Company, 36th Signal Battalion operations officer, coaches Staff Sgt. Andrew Tenorio during a M16 range competition for Mercury Pride III held at Reyn- olds Range on Command Post Tango, April 30. The 36th Signal Battalion went on to take home the first place trophy for the weapons competition. To view or download photos from this event visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. SeungKwon Kim Competition brings 1st Signal to the training, sports fields By Sgt. Lajuan Hickman Yongsan Garrison. ceremony, soccer, softball, flag football, For some, Mercury Pride III was a good 1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs Held quarterly to enhance pride and as well as, a weapons competition. Other change from their day-to-day routine. esprit de corps, Operation Mercury Pride events included an awards ceremony, officer/ “I think Mercury Pride was awesome Soldiers from 1st Signal Brigade came III brought a change with the addition of non-commissioned officer professional because it brought us together in a chill together once again to take part in Operation a sports competition between units within development classes, commander’s brief, a Mercury Pride III from April 29 – May 1 on the brigade. The sports included drill and hail and farewell and a brigade run. – See MERCURY PRIDE, Page 4 – GARRISONS OVERVIEW FEATURE STORY USAG-Red Cloud P05 Sharp Point P02 USAG-Casey P05 Education P04 Page13 USAG-Yongsan P09 Movie Schedule P14 USAG-Humphreys P21 Religious Support P15 Scouts hold Flag USAG-Daegu P25 Retirement Ceremony NEWS • PAGE 2 http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM The Morning Calm Published by Installation Management Command - Korea Commanding General/Publisher: Brig. Gen. John Uberti SHARP POINT #17-09 Public Affairs Officer/Editor: Edward N. Johnson Deputy PAO: Slade Walters Senior Editor: Susan Silpasornprasit USAG-RED CLOUD Memorial Day Safety Message Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson Memorial Day is set aside as a tribute, to honor the men and off duty activities. CI Officer: James F. Cunningham women who have given their lives to defend our great nation so that Leaders must ensure that all personnel are aware of the hazards USAG-YONGSAN we may enjoy the blessing of freedom. It is a day where we remember they are likely to face during the holiday weekend. I expect first Commander: Col. David W. Hall and celebrate the many Americans who died while advancing freedom line leaders to engage their personnel with “Under the Oak Tree Public Affairs Officer: David McNally CI Officer: Dan Thompson around the world, including here in the Republic of Korea. On Counseling” before they depart for the weekend. As a minimum, Staff Writers: Sgt. Im Jin-min, Cpl. Lee Min-hwi, Memorial Day, we are once again reminded that freedom is never they should address adverse consequences of alcohol abuse, unique Spc. Jason C. Adolphson free, as we celebrate our tremendous and hazards associated with driving in Korea, responsible use of alcohol, USAG-HUMPHREYS proud military heritage. We can make this day and using caution in sports and recreational activities. Remind Commander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr. even more memorable by not losing a single everyone to stay vigilant, avoid political gatherings, and follow Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy CI Officer: Lori Yerdon soldier, civilian employee, or family member curfew requirements. Ensure everyone knows they should always Writer-Editor: Ken Hall to needless accidents or injuries. use the “buddy system” when going off post and leave a “travel Designer: Cpl. Kim, Hyung Joon Traditionally, Memorial Day marks the plan” with someone that is not traveling with them. USAG-DAEGU beginning of the summer season. Many This first holiday of the summer season provides a great Commander: Col. Michael P. Saulnier PAO: Philip Molter Service Members and their families will take opportunity for well-earned relaxation as well as solemn Staff Writers: Pfc. Park Kyung Rock, Pfc. 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