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Our travel destination this month is the birth- Presents place of soju, wooden masks, and Confucianism in Korea known as Andong (안동). Within a few hours’ drive the city provides visitors with the unique opportunity to experience Joseon-era rural life and sample regional specialties in the capital of Korea’s traditional culture. See pages 66-75 to read about Andong tourism. (Photo by William Wight, 65th Medical Brigade KORHEALTH Public Affairs) KORHEALTH is an innovative phone application available 8th Army Best on Apple and Android. This application is user Medic Compe- tition friendly and provides all-inclusive medical, dental, veterinary and public health information on Peninsula.

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8 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 9 Contents AUGUST 2020

14 Scene & Heard 38 Pyeongtaek Thanks Eighth Army NCO for COVID-19 Info Sharing

40 Despite COVID19, Students’ Thirst for Learning Continues

44 ROK Medical Officers Integrate into 65th Medical Brigade 16 Photo News ● ‘Scorpions’ Enjoy Organizational Day 48 Spotlight ● SOCKOR Assists Medical Units Katchi Kapshida: Story of the Lost ● 'Pacific Medics' Brief Eighth Army Lieutenant

20 Eighth Army Turns 76 Years Old 26 Army Public Health Center Safety Officer Offers a Few Tips to Keep Your Home, Family Safe This Summer

28 SMA Once Again Proposes Pulling 52 Expressing Yourself in the Military Deep-Fryers Out of Army Chow Halls Environment: Advice and Counsel for the USFK Community 30 Strength in Diversity – Eighth Army Equal Opportunity is Tip of the Spear 60 Coping with Stress 62 Photo News 32 Meet Your Health Educators! ● Goodbye to Military Working Dog ROK Army Medical Officers 'Nnine' 34 ● 'Patched' to 65th Medical Brigade ‘Blood Knights’ Work in Partnership with Korean Red Cross ● Hospital Recognizes Patient Safety 36 Medical Focus Champions Healthy Sleep Habits 76 Madigan Changes Its Guard 80 51st Medical Group Undergoes Air Force-Wide Transformation

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Why Wear a Mask?

“A mask may not protect the wearer, but it may keep the wearer from spreading the virus to others.” must admit that having lived for close to two decades in Korea, SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE that I scoffed at the culture of wearing masks and even went so I far as to not wear one. Then the pandemic hit, and I began to un- derstand fully as to why one should wear a mask, regardless of the type. There has been an uproar of late regarding the wearing of masks. To understand WHY it is important to wear a mask, one must first under- stand the coronavirus (COVID-19). When Every Tuesday starting June COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice (e.g., while shouting, chanting, or singing). These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into Where Between Camp Humphreys and SNUBH the lungs. Recent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with COVID-19 lack symptoms (are “asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (are “pre-symptomatic”) Hours Anjeong-Ri departure: 0800 Hours can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, it has been recommended that people wear masks in public SNUBH departure: 1500 Hours settings and when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Masks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others. Wear- ing a mask will help protect people around you, including those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and workers who frequently come into close contact with other people (e.g., in stores and restaurants). Masks are most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by 031-787-2034 people in public settings. The spread of COVID-19 can be reduced when masks are used along with Contact Us other preventive measures, including social distancing, frequent handwashing, and cleaning, and dis- [email protected] infecting frequently touched surfaces. Masks are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with every day preventive actions and social distancing in public settings. Urgent Care It makes no preference as to which type of mask you wear or if you wear a cloth covering. The focus 24/7 010-3049-2038 is that it is an additional step to help #KILLTHEVIRUS!

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12 • Pulse 65, July 2020 WASHINGTON TEEN FOUND DETAINED 'DRUG SMUGGLER' CAT NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL IN WOODS 8 DAYS AFTER ESCAPES SRI LANKA PRISON SCENE GOING MISSING A cat detained at Sri Lanka's main prison while allegedly An 18-year-old who went missing on July 24 trying to smuggle drugs and cell & has been found eight days later in the heavily phone SIM cards has escaped, By Eric Young-Seok Park HEARD wooded Cascade Mountains east of Seattle in media reports said. The feline what rescuers are calling a "miracle." Giovanna was detected by jail intelligence "Gia" Fuda went missing after last being seen on officials at the high-security surveillance footage at a coffee shop in Index, Welikada Prison, a police official EGYPT TELLS ELON MUSK ALLEGED 17-YEAR-OLD TWITTER Washington. Her car was found out of gas on said. He said nearly two grams of heroin, two SIM cards and a Highway 2 the next day between Skykomish and memory chip were found in a small plastic bag tied around the ITS PYRAMIDS WERE NOT HACKER HAS MORE THAN $3 MIL- Steven's Pass in extremely mountainous terrain. But after more than cat's neck. But it escaped on from a prison room where it was kept, a week of searching, the authorities had turned up very little until the Aruna newspaper said. There was no immediate comment BUILT BY ALIENS LION WORTH OF BITCOIN ASSETS August 1. "We are absolutely thrilled to know that search and rescue from prison authorities. The prison had reported an increase in Egypt has invited Graham Ivan Clark, the 17-year-old located her alive," Sgt. Ryan Abbott, with the King County Sheriff's incidents of people throwing small packets of drugs, cell phones billionaire Elon Florida man accused of hacking Office, said at a press conference . "She's in stable condition. She and phone chargers over the walls in recent weeks. Sri Lanka is Musk to visit the Twitter on July 15, has more than is with her parents and being transported to a local hospital." Fuda battling a major drug problem with some anti-narcotics detectives had no food with her, but there are berries in the woods and she country and see $3 million worth of bitcoin assets. also implicated in selling confiscated drugs. Police seized an would have been able to drink from the creek, officials said. One for himself that its Clark's attorney David Weisbrod eagle allegedly used by drug traffickers to distribute narcotics in of those who found her was a doctor and was able to provide famous pyramids informed about the assets in a a suburb of Colombo. were not built court hearing, the Tampa Bay Times initial care, but Abbott said Fuda was not able to coherently explain by aliens. The reported. Clark has 300 bitcoin what had happened in the eight days. Her family and friends and SpaceX boss (currently worth about $3.35 million), said Weisbrod. Prosecutors hundreds of volunteers had spent every day searching for Gia. had tweeted what said the bitcoin must be illegally obtained, given Clark's "conduct," ONIONS IN 34 STATES RE- appeared to be referring to the Twitter hack. Weisbrod denied that claim, saying support for conspiracy theorists who say aliens were involved that Clark was the subject for a criminal investigation last year KOREA BOX OFFICE: ‘STEEL RAIN CALLED FOR SALMONELLA in the colossal construction effort. But Egypt's international co- and at the time prosecutors seized about $15,000 in cash and Thomson International Inc. operation minister does not want them taking any of the credit. 400 bitcoin from Clark. Prosecutors then declined to charge 2’ KEEPS CINEMAS IN MOTION issued a voluntary recall of She says seeing the tombs of the pyramid builders would be the Clark at the time, said Weisbrod, and returned him the cash and many onion varieties, including proof. The tombs discovered in the 1990s are definitive evidence, 300 bitcoin. Weisbrod argued that it legitimizes that bitcoin. It is Action thriller “Steel Rain 2: Summit” dominated the South its red, yellow, white, and experts say, that the magnificent structures were indeed built not clear why prosecutors returned only 300 bitcoin, and not all sweet onions due to potential by ancient Egyptians. The tech tycoon tweeted: "Aliens built the 400 bitcoin when they reportedly declined to charge Clark at the Korean box office in its open- ing weekend. In doing so, it salmonella risk, according to a pyramids obv", which was retweeted more than 84,000 times. time. Prosecutors set $725,000 bail for Clark, six times what he is Food and Drug Administration Egypt's Minister of International Co-operation Rania al-Mashat accused of stealing through the Twitter hack. Clark was arrested knocked “Peninsula” from the perch where it had been for the (FDA) announcement. In the responded on Twitter, saying she followed and admired Mr. on July 31 and is facing 30 felony charges to promote a bitcoin statement, the company said that the recall includes all of these Musk's work. But she urged him to further explore evidence about giveaway scam by hacking popular Twitter accounts. Prosecutors past two weeks. Released on July 29 by Lotte Entertainment, products shipped since May 1, which have been distributed “to the building of the structures built for pharaohs of Egypt. Egyptian refer him as the "mastermind" behind the hack. wholesalers, restaurants, and retail stores in all 50 states, the archaeologist Zahi Hawass also responded in a short video in “Steel Rain 2” earned $4.92 million from 663,000 admissions over the weekend. Over its five days to date, it has accumulated $7.03 District of Columbia and Canada.” 396 illness cases have been Arabic, posted on social media, saying Mr. Musk's argument was reported concerning this outbreak. “Consumers, restaurants, and a "complete hallucination". Mr. Musk did later tweet a link to a BBC million from 1.02 million ticket sales. Directed by Yang Woo-suk, INVASIVE BLUE CRAB CAUS- the film imagines a three-way summit meeting between North Ko- retailers should not eat, sell, or serve red, white, yellow, or sweet History site about the lives of the pyramid builders, saying: "This onions from Thomson International, Inc. or products containing BBC article provides a sensible summary for how it was done." rea, South Korea and the U.S. to finally bring to an end the Ko- ING PROBLEMS IN ALBANIA rean War that played out between 1950-53. It is a sequel to 2017 such onions,” the organization stressed. The blue crab has become hit “Steel Rain” in which North and South Korean special agents a source of daily anguish for have to cooperate to avert a military confrontation. The earlier film ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Albanian fishermen struggling earned $29.7 million from 4.45 million admissions. FLORIDA MAN ONCE BITTEN to make ends meet, as the SAYS THAT THE 'CATS' MOVIE invasive species upsets the BY ALLIGATOR IS CHOMPED region's ecosystems. Native FINNISH PRIME MINISTER WAS 'RIDICULOUS' to the Atlantic, the crustacean BY 8-FOOT SHARK WHILE Andrew Lloyd Webber has sided started emerging in Albania's MARRIES LONG-TIME PARTNER with critics and audiences of the Adriatic waters over a decade ON VACATION movie version of his musical Cats, ago, aided by warming sea temperatures. In the marshy coastal Finland’s prime minister has an- branding it 'ridiculous'. Director area near the Karavasta Lagoon, the crab clogs nets and weirs, nounced she has married her Until a shark bit him, Justin Stuller Tom Hooper helmed the ambitious panicking fishermen who say the native marine fauna they rely on long-time partner, eight months was looking forward to relaxing project, released last year, which for a living are increasingly hard to find. The crab "takes our daily after becoming the head of in the Florida Keys — fishing, despite an all-star cast tanked at the bread and even the fish in the nets... there is nothing to sell," says government. Sanna Marin, 34, lobstering and swimming with his box office. It also suffered a hiding Besmir Hoxha, 44, pulling one crab's blue pincers off a small fish said on her Instagram account wife, kids, extended family and at the hands of the critics. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Lloyd crushed in his net. His 40-year-old colleague Stilian Kisha holds that she married Markus Raik- friends. Stuller, 38, now sports two Webber appears to have laid the fault squarely on Hooper's work up a hand streaked with cuts from his own battles. "They are very konen, and posted a picture of dozen stitches and a small limp directing the film. “The problem with the film was that Tom Hooper aggressive and clever, a real curse," he says. "This year we are the couple in their wedding outfits with a bunch of white flow- after he tangled with an eight-foot decided, as he had with Les Mis, that he didn’t want anybody seeing the crab everywhere, on the coast, offshore but also in ers. Finland’s government said on its website that the wedding lemon shark. Stuller said he has encountered sharks before on involved in it who was involved in the original show,” he said. inland waters, rivers and lagoons. The damage is enormous". took place at Kesaranta, the prime minister’s official residence, similar trips. Some have even snatched fish he speared as he “The whole thing was ridiculous.” Hooper had considerably better Some days the men collect up to 300 kilogrammes (650 pounds) and the couple’s family and closest friends attended. They have swam back to the boat, but he's never been bitten before. At least, fortunes with his big screen version of Les Miserables in 2012, of blue crab - compared with only five to six kilos of the fish they been together for 16 years and have a two-year-old daughter, not by a shark. "I did get bit by an alligator," he said. And a spider, however. It took a respectable $441.8 million at the worldwide box sell on the market. Stocks of local sea bass, red mullets and eel the government said. Ms. Marin, a Social Democrat who has he said, showing the scars of both on his leg. An experienced office, compared to Cats' disastrous $73 million (it cost a reported are disappearing, they say, as the foreign invader disrupts the been a prolific user of social media and a keen advocate for diver — certified since age 12 — Stuller had spotted an injured $100 million to make and was said to have lost Universal Pictures delicate balance of underwater life. "Global warming is creating environmental issues, became Finland’s prime minister in De- fish in the rocks under water and went to retrieve it. Stuller said more than $100 million in all). The movie ended up sweeping the conditions for the presence of exotic species in places where cember. At the time, she was the world’s youngest serving head he thinks the shark was interested in the fish he had just stowed Razzies, winning eight in all, including Worst Picture, with James these conditions, especially temperatures, were not favourable a of government — a distinction she lost a few weeks later with on the seabed. "I've got nothing against the shark, no ill will," he Corden, who admitting to not seeing the completed movie, even few years ago," said Sajmir Beqiraj, a professor of hydrobiology at the return to power of Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, who said. "Right place, wrong time. I was more angry I couldn't go in publicly mocking it at the Oscars. the University of Tirana. turns 34 later this month. the water the next day."

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he Eighth U.S. Army Deputy Commanding TGeneral - Sustain- ment, Major General Daniel J. Christian, awarded coins of excellence July 27, 2020 to six outstanding 65th Medical Brigade Soldiers during the Troop Leader Development Brief in the 65th Medical Brigade Headquarters Emer- gency Operations Center. Due to COVID-19 conditions, the brief was conducted via video teleconference with the Eighth Army staff. It gave the Brigade the opportunity to discuss their current status of man- power, training, equipment nited States Army Medical Materiel Center Korea recently completed a week-long Annual and overview of the unit across Advanced Marksmanship Training last month under the instruction of members from the the peninsula. USpecial Operations Command Korea. During this training event USAMMC-K Soldiers and 168th Multi-Functional Medical Battalion Soldiers attended the training that highlighted slow- aim marksmanship, fire and movement – reaction to contact/ambush – attack, buddy aid/trauma care and mastering the application of all IFAK items. The junior leaders gained valuable training knowledge to take back to their formations in efforts to increase the lethality of the entire force.

18 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 19 Eighth Army Turns 76 Years Old

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A statue of Gen. Walton Walker stands outside Eighth Army head- quarters on Humphreys. Walker was the second commanding general of Eighth Army and led Eighth Army SPOUSE at the beginning of the Korean War. (Photo by Sgt. John Stevens)

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ighth Army was born While combat operations were would see through for three years 76 years ago. Eighth still on-going in the Philippines, ending in an armistice, leaving Army was officially Eighth Army simultaneously Eighth Army on the Korean Pen- activated in Memphis, began preparations for Operation insula serving side-by-side with E Tennessee, on June 10, Downfall – the invasion of Japan. its Republic of Korea ally and host 1944. It deployed to the Southwest However, with the sudden surren- nation to this day. Pacific soon after. Under the com- der of the Japanese Empire on Aug. From Eichelberger to Lt. Gen. mand of Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichel- 15, 1945, Eighth Army’s mission Michael Bills, from Yongsan to berger, Eighth Army methodically transitioned from one of conquest Camp Humphreys, Eighth Army eliminated the last enemy resis- to one of occupation and it was the continues to serve alongside its tance remaining in New Guinea “Amphibious Eighth” that led the ROK partners. and New Britain, and from Dec. 26, Army of Occupation into Japan. Happy birthday Eighth Army 1944 until Aug. 15, 1945, the “Am- Then, with the outbreak of and Katchi Kapshida! phibious Eighth” engaged in the hostilities in Korea on June 25, Read more about the history of reconquest of the Philippines – the 1950, Eighth Army would face Eighth Army at https://8tharmy. largest joint campaign of the War another major operation. It would korea.army.mil/site/about/his- in the Pacific. turn into a destructive war they tory.asp

20 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Why a Field Hospital? A combat support hospital (CSH, pronounced "cash") is a type of modern United States Military Field Hospital. The CSH is trans- portable by aircraft and trucks and is normally delivered to the Corps Support Area in standard Military- Owned Demountable Containers (MILVAN) cargo containers. Once transported, it is assembled by the staff into a tent hospital to treat patients. Depending upon the operational environment (e.g., battlefield), a CSH might also treat civilians and wounded enemy Soldiers. The CSH is the successor to the Mobile Army Surgical Hos- pital. Beginning more than three years ago, the United States Army and United States Army Reserve began the process of reorganiz- 121st Field Hospital Demonstrate Capabilities ing the Combat Support Hospitals into smaller, modular units called 'Field Hospitals.' to Senior Medical Leadership Because they are large and relatively difficult to move, com- Story by William Wight, 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs bat support hospitals are not the Photos by Sgt. Sean Averett, 121st Field Hospital front line of battle- field medicine. Battalion Aid Stations, Forward mproving the health were shown the capabilities of the resuscitation, initial wound surgery, Support Medical Battalions and and resiliency of Field Hospital concept through a damage control surgery and postop- Forward Surgical Teams are service men and simulated mass casualty exercise that erative treatment. usually the first point of contact I women on the Ko- involved simulated medical care to In efforts to strengthen the alli- medical care for wounded soldiers. rean peninsula and three injured Soldiers. ance and interoperability with our The CSH receives most patients maintaining a “Fight Tonight” readi- Days prior to the exercise, the Host Nation Partners and sister via helicopter Air Ambulance and ness are cornerstones of the medical unit successfully deployed Air-Sup- medical units, the 121st not only stabilizes these patients for further mission of the 65th Medical Brigade ported Tents utilizing all compo- demonstrated the field hospital’s treatment at fixed facility hospitals. and its subordinate units. nents (generators, power cables, capabilities, but gave the medical se- Ideally, the CSH is located as the Only July 30, 2020 the 121st Field power distribution boxes and lights) nior leaders an understanding of the bridge between incoming helicop- Hospital of the 549th Hospital Center for the Emergency Room, Operating patient flow and communication flow ter ambulances and outgoing Air and its subordinate medical detach- Room, Intensive Care Unit, Inter- from within a tactical environment. Force aircraft. ments along with the 568th Medi- mediate Care Ward, Laboratory, The Soldiers not only improved The FH design is based on cal Company Ground Ambulance Pharmacy and Blood Bank for the their proficiencies on MTOE Equip- lessons learned from more than conducted a leader’s time training 32-bed field hospital. ment and patient care in a tactical a decade of combat that have event showcasing the units medical Providing Role III care at the environment but also enhanced reinforced the Army's need to have capabilities with a demonstration for FH, the patient is treated in a their understanding of the FH Role forward-based medical capabilities Republic of Korea Army senior medi- medical treatment facility staffed III capabilities while strengthening that are advanced yet also agile and cal leadership and the U.S. Navy’s and equipped to provide care to all strategic alliances with ROK coun- logistically scalable. Traditional 30th Medical Battalion. The leaders categories of patients, including terparts through direct interaction. CSHs have proven to be too large

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24 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 25 Army Public Health Center Safety Sank recommends taking CPR cause serious burns because their According to the National Fire training, if not certified already, materials burn at very high tem- Prevention Association, 10,600 Officer Offers a Few Tips to Keep and keeping a phone and first aid peratures. He recommends keep- fires are started by home grills kit near the pool. ing a portable fire extinguisher every year. They also report 19,700 Your Home, Family Safe With Independence Day just close by, as well as a water hose or patients went to the emergency around the corner, many families buckets of water nearby to put out room because of grilling injuries, may plan to celebrate with some fires. including 9,500 thermal burns. This Summer fireworks. The Consumer Prod- “If fireworks malfunction, don’t Sank says never grill indoors, in uct Safety Commission estimates relight them! Douse and soak the garage, in any enclosed area or about 9,100 people were treated them with water then throw them on a surface that might catch fire. in hospital emergency rooms for away,” said Sank. Also, keep the grill at least two feet fireworks-related injuries in 2018. Although fireworks may be away from decks, siding, branches About 62 percent of those injuries legal in your state, there may be and any outdoor equipment that occurred between June 22 and reasons, such as a burn ban due can catch fire quickly. July 22. to dry weather, why their use is The NFPA has a number of “More than 50,000 fires are prohibited in some areas. For grilling safety tips, which can be caused by fireworks every year,” more information, visit www.fire- downloaded at http://www.nfpa. said Sank. “Take the proper workssafety.org. org//-/media/Files/Public-Educa- precautions when operating fireworks. Never disassemble or try to make your own fireworks. Don’t point spar- klers or fireworks at yourself or others, especially while they’re being lit.” Before spending a fortune on your personal celebration to independence, ensure fireworks are Story by Douglas Holl legal to possess and Army Public Health Center use in your city and state. The National Council on Fireworks ne of the benefits of closed, more people than ever are rules for your family. Install safety Safety’s website is long summer days buying inflatable pools or install- fences between the home and the a good source of information on Another summer staple for tion/Resources/Safety-tip-sheets/ around your home ing above-ground or in-ground water feature, and install locks on state fireworks laws. You should many homeowners is firing up the Grilling_safety_Tips.pdf. O is the opportunity pools for their homes. According to doors and windows high enough so also always ask your local fire or outdoor grill or barbecue. Sank The U.S. Army Combat Readi- to soak up the sun, Marketwatch.com, Amazon sales of that a child can’t disable them.” police department if fireworks are also has some tips to keep your ness Center https://safety.army. enjoy the outdoors, cool off in inflatable pools and accessories has Sank recommends draining legal in your area. grilling safe. mil/OFF-DUTY/Home-and-Fam- the pool and master one's grilling doubled over 2019 numbers. This inflatable or wading pools promptly “Only light fireworks on the “July is one of the peak months ily is also an excellent resource for techniques. The Army Public Health can be a great way to beat the heat, after each use. According to the ground and in areas that are dry for grilling fires,” said Sank. more home safety information, Center’s Safety Officer Tim Sank but Sank has some critical pool Centers for Disease Control and and fire resistant,” said Sank. “Check gas grill hoses for cracks, said Sank. has a few tips to make sure you stay safety tips. Prevention, drowning is one of the “Don’t attempt to light multiple holes and leaks, and keep chil- The bottom line is everyone healthy, happy and safe while still “If you have a built-in or above- leading causes of unintentional devices at the same time, and dren away from grills. Gas leaks, should take time to enjoy the sum- having fun in the sun. ground pool or hot tub, make deaths in the United States. never allow young children to blocked tubes, and propane tanks mer and get out of their houses, With COVID-19 concerns keeping certain that the children can’t get “All it takes is one inch of water handle fireworks or sparklers.” can be a cause of grill fires and but following these tips will keep some area and community pools to it,” said Sank. “Set water safety for a child to drown,” said Sank. Sank said sparklers can also explosions.” them happy and healthy.

26 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 27 70TH ANNUAL SMA Once Again Proposes Pulling 38TH PARALLEL HEALTHCARE Deep-Fryers out of Army Chow Halls

Story by Matthew Cox TRAINING SYMPOSIUM Military.com

he Sergeant Major of the Army says that eat- Evolving Military Medicine in ing right may be more important for soldier fit- the New Normal T ness than the new Army Combat Fitness Test. But don't look for him to ban Burger King fran- Hosted By chises on base. th "Nutrition is to me, it's like the 65 Medical Brigade/MEDDAC-K most important thing. ... You can ruin a good workout in one sitting, More than 100 continuing education credits across key healthcare and you know, with a meal," Sergeant administration professions will be offered during the symposium Major of the Army Michael Grin- ston said during a Facebook Live Pvt. Joseph Guerra, assigned to I event hosted by the Army and Air Corps Forward, gets a takeout lunch at the Camp Zama Dining Facility, Force Exchange Service (AAFES). Camp Zama, Japan, April 23, 2020. Grinston has been preaching (Photo by Winifred Brown) the importance of the ACFT, which is scheduled to replace the Army make that decision. The Army has been pushing to Physical Fitness Test as the Army's "My goal is that you make the make dining facilities healthier by new fitness standard Oct. 1. right decision. Sometimes, you "taking out the deep fat fryers and But the ACFT is only part of the want a burger," he said. "It's OK. putting in air fryers," he said. fitness equation, he said, stress- I'm not here to take away all this "We were trying to do a pilot ing his other initiative -- the Army stuff and you go off the base." before [COVID-19] kicked off, Commitment to Overall Nutrition, When talking to young leaders, where soldiers could get money and or ACTION. Grinston said he asks them what they could get the healthy food on "Holistic health and fitness and they do about soldiers who have their meal cards when they go to the healthy food initiative is equally weight problems. the commissary and get a healthy as important -- or more -- than "They say, 'Well, I'm going to sandwich," Grinston said. "That changing to the Army Combat Fit- have them exercise twice a day,'" was a little bit delayed because of ness Test," Grinston said. Grinston said. "What happens the global pandemic." But that doesn't mean he is when they lose the weight and The Army is currently work- against fast food joints on post. then they stop that second set of ing with AAFES to put additional "A lot of people ask me, 'Sergeant exercise -- they gain the weight healthy food options in food courts To register, visit: Major, why don't we just get rid right back because we never as well, he said. https://www.korea.amedd.army.mil/event/38phts2020/index.html of all the Burger Kings?'" he said. change the diet." "If you don't get the nutrition "I actually don't agree with that; Grinston added that it's more right, we are not going to be as fit my theory is we've got to make the important "that you would go as we could be because the diet right choices, and it's not about me with them to breakfast, lunch and exercise ... go hand in hand," taking away that choice. You have to and dinner." Grinston said. 26-30 OCT 2020 Morning Calm Conference Center and Armed Forces Reserve Center at USAG Humphreys 28 • Pulse 65, August 2020 POC: [email protected] been serving Soldiers and Department and office door is Strength in Diversity – Eighth Army of the Army civilians for years. Equal open to everyone, opportunity advisors and leaders are Opalinski said the Equal Opportunity is Tip of the Spear located in units from company to first step is to try battalion level. More than ever, it’s and solve an EO Story and photos by Kenji Thuloweit important to understand EO’s mission issue at the lowest 8th U.S.. Army Public Affairs and for people to be able to locate their level possible. unit EO office and/or their EO advisor. “We always ollowing a workshop “One of the overarching themes of encourage Sol- focused on ending the workshop was people just don’t diers to confront discrimination and know about the existing EO program,” the alleged of- F bigotry last month, said Opalinski. “Many of the things fender first,” he Eighth Army’s Equal people were requesting are things that said. “It could be Opportunity office sprang into ac- commanders and equal opportunity a comment not tion to address recommendations advisors and EO leaders are already intended to be and concerns voiced by the 100-plus tasked to do as part of our regulation harmful made participants. —getting the word out is on us.” out of ignorance. “The purpose of the workshop The Eighth Army community They can say, was to understand the current oper- across the peninsula can expect to ‘hey, that offend- ating environment with regards to see informational posters and kiosks ed me.’ Then the discrimination and bigotry and what where people can make suggestions problem could we want our future environment with the option of doing so anony- be solved right to look like,” said Lt. Col. Matthew mously. The posters feature contact there. Maybe the Opalinski, Eighth Army EO Program information to point Soldiers and offender didn’t manager. “We got a lot of great re- civilians in the right direction in case know what he or sponses and feedback with a sugges- they have an EO issue. Eighth Army she was doing. tion list of 36 separate items that we EO has also created a hotline (DSN If the Soldier can do at Eighth Army that will get 755-2535/010-8520-4656) to call doesn’t want us in the right direction where there where Soldiers can talk to an EO rep- to do that then is less discrimination and bigotry.” resentative anonymously if they wish. the next op- Many of the workshop attendees Along with the Eighth Army Public tion would be to suggested changing policies viewed Affairs Office, EO has also created a see the company or battalion EO can be handled by both Army EO as discriminatory or offensive. web page where people can get the leader who is trained in the EO and civilian EEO, but ultimately Some suggestions Eighth Army EO 24-hour EO hotline number or submit Leaders Course to help Soldiers everyone works for the same com- was able to act on quickly were the an anonymous email. The web page resolve informal complaints. If that mander, Opalinski said. removal of certain dress code posters is located at https://8tharmy.korea. doesn’t work then the Soldier can The next Strength and Diversity around USAG Humphreys viewed army.mil/site/resource/equal-oppor- engage the chain of command. In workshop is planned for Septem- as discriminatory and creating EO tunity.asp. the end, the unit commander is go- ber with the aim to get all the June “smart cards” to assist Soldiers and “One of the concerns brought up ing to provide the remedy.” participants back for a discussion commanders with understanding EO at the June workshop was the fear of Regarding civilian employees, and the possible creation of a per- policies along with tips for discussing Refined dress code posters like this one are intended to be more neutral when it comes to genders and ethnicities. reprisal and retaliation when a Soldier military EO offices can listen to manent diversity council. People Old posters were taken down after recommendations were voiced at Eighth Army’s first workshop focused on EO topics. As a result, more gender- ending discrimination and bigotry in June. makes a complaint,” said Opalinski. informal complaints, but civilians can also look forward to Aug. 26, and ethnic-neutral posters have been “There are procedures established are best served by civilian Equal which is Women’s Equality Day. designed and a seven-page smart Gen. Michael Bills, Eighth Army with off-duty dress codes that some where commanders establish a plan Employment Opportunity offices Strength in Diversity is not just card booklet is ready to be printed commanding general), either with an viewed as discriminating, according to protect complainants and subjects at their local installations or units. a slogan, but the way forward in and distributed to units. exception to policy or simply change to Opalinski. from reprisal. The commander is Opalinski said military EO prac- Eighth Army’s operations. “Out of those 36 suggestions, we of procedure,” Opalinski said. While Eighth Army is leaning obligated to protect you from reprisal, tices are regulatory in nature while “The words speak for them- identified maybe a dozen that we Eighth Army G3 is also working forward in U.S. Forces Korea’s but we did not have an anonymous civilian EO practices are statu- selves,” Opalinski said. “We’re a could implement immediately with to refine the Eighth Army Blue Book “Strength in Diversity” campaign, it’s mechanism yet in case those fears of tory, implemented by the federal diverse nation. We do and we need little time, little money and some- to take potential discriminatory lan- important to note the U.S. Army’s reprisal could not be alleviated.” government. Military versus civil- to draw our strength from that thing that was in the power of (Lt. guage out, a lot of which had to do Equal Opportunity Program has While Eighth Army’s EO hotline ian EO conflicts (and vice versa) diversity.”

30 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 31 Arin Spears Health Technician, Army Wellness Center on Camp Walker

rin Spears is the Health Technician at the Army Wellness Center on Camp Walker. Upon completing high school Arin chose to Aattend the University of Fairbanks, Alaska from 2014 until 2017, where she graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry. During her time at the University of Fairbanks Alaska, Arin worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Also, she was an avid volunteer for the Interior Alaska Center for Wellness and Non- Violence where she eventually became a Wellness Coach. Her passion for serving the community through wellness and public health led her to become a certified advocate against domestic violence. She led and coordinated many Interior Women’s Shelter Community events conducting food drives, blood pressure readings and educating her community on preventative health. Working with people to help them achieve their goals and maintain a healthy and balanced life is truly her passion. In her spare time she enjoys long walk with her puppy Leo, cooking, traveling, and working out.

Danielle Sprunger Health Educator, Army Wellness Center on Camp Walker

anielle Sprunger is a Health Educator at the new Army Wellness Center on Camp Walker. She has been a Registered Dietitian DNutritionist since 2018. Danielle graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Dietetics and completed her dietetic internship through Prairie View A&M University in Houston, Texas. After moving to Korea, Danielle volunteered at the Camp Walker Wood Clinic as a dietitian through the American Red Cross. Danielle is passionate about all things food and fitness related. She Meet believes that through hard work and determination, anything you put your mind to is possible. Danielle is constantly looking for ways to help improve her community’s health and fitness and will always work Your Health with you towards your own personal goals. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, cooking, baking, watching movies and hanging with Educators! her two pups, Vinny and Maya.

32 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 33 ROK Army Medical Officers 'Patched' to 65th Medical Brigade Story and photos by William Wight 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs

The 65th Medical Brigade Com- mander, Col. Dave Zimmerman, welcomed the incoming 131st cycle of Republic of Korea Army Medical Officers as part of the Integrated Service of Re- public of Korea Military Health he 65th Medical Brigade Care Personnel Program July 13 at the Brigade Headquarters Commander, Col. Dave building on Humphreys. VETERANS Zimmerman, welcomed the incoming 131st T cycle of Republic of Korea SERVING Army Medical Officers as part of the Integrated Service of Republic of Korea Military Health Care Personnel Program July 13 at the Brigade Head- AMERICA quarters building on Humphreys. As part of their welcome, the of- Join Today! ficers were "patched" to the Brigade. The ISRMHCPP was established Visit your local post today! in 1955 to facilitate wartime coordi- nation between the U.S. and ROK military health care support system in the event of hostilities. For more information on how you can join the American Legion here ROK army officers work with their in Korea, check out the Col. Lewis L. Millett Memorial Post 38 Face- U.S. counterparts for six months, veterinarians, physicians, dentists, the Republic of Korea. sharing expertise and increasing cul- nurses and medical corps officers Captains Jin Sook Cho, Se Lim book page at https://www.facebook.com/LLMPost38/ or tural understanding while gaining an have graduated from this mutually Oh, Jae Young Ha, Min Ji Yu, Kyung email at [email protected] appreciation of the U.S. military and beneficial program and gone on to Don Lee, Eui Hyon Song and Yong its' health care system. serve distinguished careers in both Ju Yoo all recieved their Brigade More than 500 students, including the military and civilian sectors in uniform patch. PAID ADVERTISEMENT

34 • Pulse 65, August 2020 MEDICAL FOCUS

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36 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 37 Pyeongtaek Thanks Eighth Army NCO for COVID-19 Info Sharing Story by Kenji Thuloweit 8th Army Public Affairs

eople make up the bonds that hold the Eighth Army and Re- Everywhere in the world, Hwasung Express is close to you. public of Korea alliance P together. One of those Hwasung Express is building a global-scale network of door- people is Staff Sgt. Daniel Velez of Eighth Army’s G9 staff. The Civil to-door one-stop service, through partnerships with major Information Management NCO was shipping companies, logistics providers, airlines, and others. recognized July 10 at Pyeongtaek City Hall for his work in compiling COVID-19 data for Eighth Army, which is also shared with the city of 500,000 people to help with its plans and operations combatting the virus. Mayor Jung, Jang-seon, present- ed Velez and U.S Air Force Capt. Gregory Smith of Osan Air Base with plaques of appreciation. The Pyeongtaek City Mayor Jang-seon Jung elbow bumps Staff Sgt. Daniel Velez, Eighth Army G9 Civil Information mayor said the relationship between Management NCO, at Pyeongtaek City Hall July 10. Velez received a plaque of appreciation for his work with Pyeongtaek and U.S. Forces Korea managing COVID-19 data. (Photo by Cpl. Seung-hyun An, 8th Army Public Affairs) is strong and thanked the two for their efforts in helping the city pre- were organized and taking care of tion,” said Velez. “We were tracking vent the spread of COVID-19. the response to include all the other each case, what roads (a person Since the beginning of the pan- posts on the Korean peninsula.” drove on), bus and taxi routes, and demic here in South Korea, Velez Being the home to U.S. Army supplying the data to USFK and has been crunching and compiling Garrison Humphreys, it’s vital for Pyeongtaek. Pyeongtaek City was COVID-19 data from both local and information to be shared between given access to our COVID-19 data continental United States sources. Pyeongtaek and Eighth Army including what was happening in The data is then sent to U.S. Forces headquarters. Velez’s Eighth Army the continental United States.” ►Shipping Cars Worldwide Korea for its coronavirus operations COVID-19 data helps Pyeongtaek Velez said he’s honored and and ultimately shared with Pyeong- officials see where virus hotspots humbled to be recognized by the ►Shipping Household Goods Worldwide taek City. are occurring on and around Camp Pyeongtaek mayor and continues “They’re able to see what is cur- Humphreys and also helps the to manage Eighth Army informa- ►International Freight Forwarding rently happening on post and what is city plan by seeing virus data from tion on COVID-19 cases so “we can currently happening off post,” Velez Army post locations in the U.S. develop a clear understanding for said. “When we had the occurrence where Soldiers coming to Korea are the commander so he can make the of cases on Camp Humphreys, they leaving from. right decisions.” HWASUNG EXPRESS CO., LTD. were able to see how quickly and “When the virus began to hit Velez hails from Palm Desert, actively we were tracing each one. Camp Humphreys personnel, we California, and arrived in South 88 Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan, 48939 They were seeing how quickly we were managing all the informa- Korea last November. Tel: 051-631-5261 Email: [email protected] hs.kplg.co.kr 38 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Despite COVID19, “The social distancing requirements due to CO- a chance to give feedback to the students and words of VID-19 prevented us from rolling out the hands-on encouragement about their scientific mind, their cre- experiments and the distance learning at the schools ative ideas, and prompts for what to try in the future. made this a very unique year, after some brainstorm- Over 50 video clips and photos were posted by the Students’ Thirst for ing and creative thinking with Mr. Rick Taylor from students and shared at https://padlet.com/richard_ HCES, I approached our District Commander and taylor8/h07v06s936fpiiaf. These included the students’ Deputy District Engineer with the idea to do something creative approaches to the experiments. Responses Learning Continues with videos and hosting on an e-learning platform. ranged from a student turning a Popsicle Stick Bridge Story by SeukHwan Son COL Crary and Mr. Byrd saw that our community on into a ramp for a toy car, another student load tested U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District Camp Humphreys needed a break from some of the their bridge with what was sure to be every piece of telework/e-learning stress and saw an opportunity for silverware from the kitchen, another made a mock the Far East District to give some joy to the students, YouTube channel called “Kid’s Zone! Science!” with while also helping out the teachers and parents by pro- her self-built hovercraft, we saw designs for a “dream viding this activity,” said Jennifer Moore, Chief of the home” that included floor plans designs with Legos and Air Force Program and STEM Facilitator for FED. Minecraft, chocolate swimming pools, coffee showers, The team of 25 volunteers from FED and 11th and new features in architecture such as a “Change Engineer Battalion were comprised of professionals in seasons Room” that could create Christmas in July with various disciplines including: engineering, science and a touch of a button. biology, logistics, architecture, and computer tech- “Each of our volunteers engaged so thoughtfully and nology. The team gathered quickly and created eight kindly with the students. They took time out of their pre-recorded video clips, focusing on various scientific busy days, evenings, and weekends to review the stu- activities: Structural survivability (Egg Drop), speed dent submissions so when the students started logging and vibration of sound (Making Music with Water), into the digital platform, they were ready to ask them structural engineering (design and construct a bridge questions,” said Moore. with popsicle sticks), biology (Amphibians of South Korea), air cushion and volume (Hovercraft), computer had McLeod, Chief of Construction, programming, soil engineering and particle settlement, and his dream house design team re- architecture and design (Design your dream house!). ally took this to the next level. They “We have worked in partnership with USACE for a C would ask why certain rooms were de- number of years. Those events have always been in the signed how they were, what it meant to spring and hands-on at the school with the students the student, and complimented them on the engineer- participating and engineers setting up stations. About a ing and eye for architecture. month and a half ago, Ms. Moore and I started having “We couldn’t have done the live question and “Here is my hovercraft!” or the very first time in a complete digi- our annual discussion about what we can do this year, answer event without people like Chad McLeod, – Annabeth F. 2nd Grade tal e-learning platform, students from especially with students out of school. We talked about Mario Fuquene, Todd Hill, Dave Chai, and CPT kindergarten through 4th grades of having some virtual activities and Ms. Moore was able Bill Saeur. When they interacted with the students F Humphreys Central Elementary School to get lots of FED volunteers to participate and create and told them they had a scientific mind or have a “My Bridge could take 18 rocks before (HCES) posted and shared videos of these amazing videos for the kids. We hoped the kids future in STEM and showed that they listened and my basket was too full” their experiments and exchanged live questions and an- would be able to do these activities at home and then watched the ideas they came up with, the kids smiled – Alice A. 4th grade swers with members of the United States Army Corps provide some documentation of their participation ear to ear and I feel like it really made such a posi- of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) and 11th through videos and pictures that the engineers and tive impact on them. My favorite moment was when Engineer Battalion on their various Science, Technol- volunteers could view on the website,” added Mr. Rick one 2nd grade student walked us through her dream “Our 2nd grader and 4th grader ogy, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities, Taylor, Humphreys Central Elementary School STEM house and told us about the hot chocolate swimming watched every video lesson the engineers May 29. coordinator. pool and the bottomless pit to get rid of the trash. posted then picked their activities to In years past, FED has done a hands-on event during Jennifer Moore brought the event full circle by It was so much fun hearing our FED Engineers ask the school day where every student rotates through a holding a live question and answer session through serious questions about if the hot chocolate was po- submit! The quality of the videos and station designed by our FED team focused on differ- the Google Meet platform with students and teachers, table and complimenting her on accounting for waste sense of humor used in the presentations ent disciplines and aspects of Science, Technology, engaging in discussions with the students and giving disposal,” said Moore. were two things we all loved!” Engineering, and Math, sometimes hosting over 500 them a chance to “ask an engineer” anything about The FED volunteers answered the call for creativity –Christine Arzt-McGee, HCES Parent students in one day. their experiment, allowing FED STEM Team volunteers this year, with every station coming up with a unique

40 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 41 way to show STEM initiatives while also being mindful but this is also a highlight for the workforce. These to use items from around the house and provide easy events take a lot of energy and a lot of passion and my to follow instructions. Aaron Schuff, Resident Engi- staff looks forward to this. When COVID hit, schools neer, and member of the dream house design took the closed, and we questioned whether we would be able time to write each student a letter as if it was from a to do it but, this is important for our workforce as a customer, recommending suggestions and showing way to give back to the community and our volunteers the students commonly asked questions that engi- came together to find new ways to share our STEM neers may receive when designing a building. expertise,” said Crary. The event left amazing memories to not only the Crary further thanked the school, “I appreciate all students but also the volunteers said Jessie Lindor, the volunteers for their ability to find engineering so- FED property book officer. lutions to difficult problems and making this process “I thought this is very endearing especially in the work. Also, I am sure that there was a lot of coordina- circumstances with COVID we were able to come tion on school’s end to set this up and put the kids Looking for the best highlights together and create a virtual STEM project and the all in the virtual environment to make this happen. kids were very interested in designs and projects they Thank you and thank your team and I have no doubt were doing. We are very proud that they were able to that it was a benefit to the kids.” of Korea ? participate and do such an awe- Richard T. Byrd, Deputy some job for their little minds District Engineer, noted he was being kindergarten through 4th appreciative of all the hard work grade. [They are a] very creative done by FED employees to make and very intelligent group of I appreciate all the volun- the event possible. students. Thank you to teach- teers for their ability to find “I appreciate the FED team for ers, students, and parents that engineering solutions to volunteering. It is amazing the helped and supported this great difficult problems and mak- amount of effort that went into project and we look forward to ing this process work. Also, I it, to include our 11th Engineer doing this again next year,” said am sure that there was a lot guys. The kids had a fantastic Lindor. of coordination on school’s time and it’s going to pay a big The event also included prizes dividend and helps us build end to set this up and put to the most creative and well- future leaders.” the kids all in the virtual done student experiments. These Taylor said he is already look- environment to make this prizes were provided by the indi- ing forward to the event next vidual volunteers and team lead- happen.” year. ers as a personal commitment to “FED and Ms. Moore have the program and a way to inspire — Col. Christopher Crary, done a fantastic job over the past the students and get them more FED commander five years that I’ve personally excited to try their best at all of worked with them, I hope we can the experiments. continue our partnership and “There was a lot of participation on the website. maybe next year get back to the hands-on activities. It When students did the experiments and got the feed- is really valuable for the students to get this interac- back from engineers, I think it went fantastic. I know tion and to be able to participate in these activities” that the kids really appreciated hearing about their said Taylor. projects and being encouraged to pursue careers inter- This successful event can best be summarized by one ested in STEM in the future. I think it went great!” impressed parent, “[Our kids] loved that the engineers said Taylor. took time to engage with every grade level and talk to CAR RENTALS TOURS TICKETS Col. Christopher Crary, FED commander said he them about their submissions. It was motivating and was encouraged by the fact that FED employees were heartwarming for them as budding scientists and as able to continue the tradition of STEM outreach to the parents we loved their level of interest and we so ap- Department of Defense Education Activity schools in preciated the heart and joy that went into the week from Korea. the Far East District. Thank you so much,” said Christine “This is a highlight for the kids every single year, Arzt-McGee, parent of two HCES student participants.

42 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Upcoming Civilian Army Substance Abuse Program Trainings

The 65th Medical Brigade commander, Col. Dave Zimmerman, presided over the 130th cycle graduation of the Integrated Service of Republic of Korea Military Health Care Personnel Program July 9, 2020 at the Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital cafeteria on Humphreys. Col. Soonyoung Lee (right), ROK Armed Forces ROK Medical Command Department of Preventive Medicine Chief, was the honored guest speaker. Medical he 65th Medical and medical units, providing Officers Brigade commander, health service support, medi- Col. Dave Zimmer- cal mission command and force Integrate man, presided over health protection to our forces in 27 Aug 2020 & 24 Sep 2020 T the 130th cycle Korea, it is programs such as this graduation of the Integrated Ser- that keep our medical alliance Troop Theater, Bldg. 6806 into vice of Republic of Korea Military strong and ready," Zimmerman Health Care Personnel Program said. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 65th July 9, 2020 at the Brian D. All- The ISRMHCPP was es- good Army Community Hospital tablished in 1955 to facilitate Time: 0900-1000 (Civilian Supervisors) Medical cafeteria on Humphreys. wartime coordination between 1330-1430 (Family Members 18+ During his opening remarks, the U.S. and ROK military health & All Other Civilian Employees) Suicide Prevention Training Zimmerman highlighted the care support system in the event Time: 1430-1630 (All are welcome) Brigade interoperability, professionalism of hostilities. and cultural understanding of the ROK Army officers work with Story and photos by William Wight ROK/U.S. medical alliance. their U.S. counterparts for six EAP: Ms. Patricia Tooson • DSN: 315-755-1090 • [email protected] 65th Medical Brigade "As we sustain our future and months, sharing expertise and Public Affairs continue to provide health care increasing cultural understand- SPPM: Ms. Juliann Bryant • DSN: 315-755-1090 • [email protected] professionals in organizations ing while gaining an apprecia-

44 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 45 tion of the U.S. military and its' cine Chief, was the honored guest vigorous ROK/U.S. alliance. The health care system. More than 500 speaker who spoke highly of the Brigade is proud to associate with students, including veterinarians, graduates. them and will always recognize K-Cosmetics physicians, dentists, nurses and "This class has proven to be them as colleagues and friends. medical corps officers have gradu- more successful than any other, Their charge upon reassignment ated from this mutually beneficial as attributed by their service in back to the ROK forces is to share program and gone on to serve a variety of fields throughout the the lessons learned with their col- For Women: For Men: distinguished careers in both the 65th Medical Brigade, resulting leagues in the ROK Armed Forces Basic Skin Care, Facial Mask Packs Aftershave Skin Toner military and civilian sectors in the in increased contributions toward Medical System. Republic of Korea. a stronger armed forces medical The 130th cycle graduation cer- Eye Cream, Wrinkle Care Cream Aftershave Lotion Zimmerman’s remarks echoed command," said Lee. “For the past emony graduates and where they Lipstick, Mascara Shaving Gel, Shaving Foam the continued success of the six decades, this program’s gradu- worked were: Whitening Cream, BB (Beauty Balm) Cream Deodorants, Men’s BB Cream program. "This graduating class is ates have contributed to improve- Capt. Ah Rang Kim with 65th particularly special, having served ments of our combined medical Medical Brigade S3 Operations; Mascara, Concealer Basic Skin Care Products alongside our staff and medical pro- capabilities. The alliance between Capt. Ju Ryeong Nam with the Hair Treatment Products Facial Mask Packs viders during the ongoing Covid-19 ROK and U.S. military medicine office of Quality Management; response, at a time when many com- will expand beyond borders of Capt. Min Jeong Yoo with the bined training events were cancelled operations, education, research Patient Centered Medical Home;

or delayed throughout the peninsu- and academics and I am sure these Capt. Hee Su Oh with 65th Medi- la. There steadfast partnership and graduation will play a key role in cal Brigade S4 Logistics; Capt. dedication to our combined mission the process.” Min Ji Lee with the office of Oc- was essential to the continued suc- For over 65 plus years this cupational Health; Capt. Seon Ae cess of the Pacific Medics.” program has stood as a testament Jang with the Patient Centered K-Cosmetics Beauty Shop Col. Soonyoung Lee, ROK to the talents of our Soldiers, Medical Home and Capt. Jin Yi Located in Osan Airbase Exchange Concession Armed Forces Medical Command both Korean and American, and Kim with the Clinical Education Department of Preventive Medi- serves as a sterling symbol of the Division. Tel. 010-2698-7427 E-mail: [email protected] 46 • Pulse 65, August 2020 SPO TLIGHT

Seoul with his family, and spends nearly every weekend hiking Korea’s big mountains. We hiked together for a while before the routes split and we would be on our own, but I wasn’t ready to leave my new friend so I leaned on one of the three Hangul phrases I knew at the time. Our loop (Gwonguemseong Peak Trail) was littered with some of the most beautiful Buddhist Temples, endless waterfalls, and countless panoramic views. We topped out for the night at a Korean National Park mountain shelter where we bunked up for a couple of hours with a few dozen other hikers. Well before sunrise I felt a tug on my foot and it was time to go. We pushed up the steep mountain under the Milky Way protected by low clouds drowning out the light pollution from the cities all around the park. Peaks popping through the clouds floating beneath our feet. The first destination of the day was Daecheongbong Peak (Korea’s third highest peak sitting at 1,708 meters above sea level). We were the first to summit for the day’s sunrise! Daecheongbong Peak, Seoraksan National Park Caught in the clouds, we started down the mountain toward what I understood to be the next 10 steep, exhausting, gorgeous peaks. ~ Katchi Kapshida ~ Bukhansan National Park Story of the Lost Lieutenant By 1st Lt. Daniel de La Fé 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

ne year ago, I found myself stepping off a bus speakers, and no trailhead anywhere in sight. at a random gas station in middle of nowhere Just when I decided to give up and find the next bus with a backpack filled with peanut butter back to Songtan, I saw a Korean man with a backpack crackers and a sleeping bag – completely lost taking a picture of the bus schedule so I tapped him on Oin a new country I began calling home less than a the shoulder, showed him a picture of where I wanted month prior – excited and unaware of where life would to go, and he motioned me to follow. soon take me. We started down a quiet road, stopped for my Based on a couple of Instagram photos, I decided first-ever bibimbap (a traditional Korean rice and Seoraksan National Park would be a good start for vegetable dish), and hopped on another bus that took checking out what type of hiking and backpacking the us into the mountains. This entire time I was following Republic of Korea had to offer. him without question, as his English and my Hangul I’m no stranger to wandering around unfamiliar abilities created a barrier even Google Translate places, but four hours later and a missed connection at struggled to decipher, but we finally made it to the Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, I found myself on the edge trailhead! of my comfort zone – no English signs, no English By this time, I had learned he was retired, lives in Seoraksan National Park

48 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 49 LOW RISK 1 Opening the mail 2 Getting restaurant takeout 2 Pumping gasoline 2 Playing tennis 2 Going camping 3 Grocery shopping BE INFORMED: 3 Going for a walk, run, or bike ride with others LOW-MODERATE Know Your 3 Playing golf 4 Staying at a hotel for two nights Risk During 4 Sitting in a doctor’s waiting room COVID-19 4 Going to a library or museum 4 Eating in a restaurant (outside) On a scale of 1 to 10, 4 Walking in a busy downtown how risky is... 4 Spending an hour at a playground Ranked by physicians from the TMA MODERATE RISK 5 Having dinner at someone else’s house Seoraksan National Park COVID-19 Task Force and the TMA Committee on Infectious Diseases. 5 Attending a backyard barbecue Please assume that participants in By the end of our 24 hours on trail, we had covered these activities are following currently 5 Going to a beach 27 miles in the most dramatic and impressive recommended safety protocols when 5 Shopping at a mall mountain ranges, communicating through little more possible. than grunts and gestures, but thankfully one of those 6 Sending kids to school, camp, or day care three phrases I knew happened to include Katchi 6 Working a week in an office building Kapshida. 6 Swimming in a public pool The Lesson 6 Visiting an elderly relative or friend in their home 7 Going to a hair salon or barbershop

By the end of the trip, we exchanged numbers where MODERATE-HIGH I finally learned his name was Mr. Kwon. Jamsil, Seoul 7 Eating in a restaurant (inside) We’ve been hiking three times and shared a few 7 Attending a wedding or funeral meals over the past year where I’ve met two of his kids The Tips and developed a relationship that many would describe 7 Traveling by plane as similar to New Girl’s Nick and Tran. Korea makes it easy for international travelers 7 Playing basketball I have had many incredible experiences in the to get around easily, and there are a ton of 7 Playing football Republic of Korea, but nothing will ever surpass resources that you can mix and match to make it the memories Mr. Kwon has given me on our wild even easier. (No federal endorsement intended) 7 Hugging or shaking hands when greeting a friend adventure in Seoraksan National Park. This is the ● Google Translate: Add Korean to your 8 Eating at a buffet type of experience that helped me decide to extend my keyboard. Actively watch the screen when typing HIGH RISK tour in Korea for an additional year, and I’m looking because it will give you critical context that the 8 Working out at a gym forward to many more hikes in this incredible country. end result just misses. 8 Going to an amusement park Koreans are proud of their country, and many love ● KakaoMap: Best travel GPS for finding bus 8 Going to a movie theater sharing their culture with interested Americans. Many routes, driving directions, campsites, trailheads, of my friends have had similar experiences becoming restaurants, and many more. Mix and match with 9 Attending a large music concert friends with strangers, but these experiences require Never Map, Waze, and Google Maps if you can’t 9 Going to a sports stadium you to step outside of your comfort zone. find exactly what you’re looking for. Get on a bus, eat weird food, tap the stranger with ● Korean Won: Always have cash! Once you’re 9 Attending a religious service with 500+ worshipers the backpack on the shoulder and try your best to ask away from Songtan, many places don’t accept 9 Going to a bar for directions. You never know where it will take you. American credit or debit cards. Texas Medical Association | 401 W. 15th St. | Austin, TX 78701-1680 www.texmed.org @texmed @wearetma 50 • Pulse 65, August 2020 advice or other guidance you may provisions for civilian employees, onstrations while on-duty, in a foreign receive from your local commands. If this regulation prohibits active duty country, where it would constitute EXPRESSING YOURSELF IN THE MILITARY ENVIRONMENT: you have any questions, please talk to servicemembers, members of the a breach of law and order, or where your chain of command or supporting Reserve components and National violence is likely to result. They can legal office. Guard, and retirees from certain politi- never attend an off-post demonstration Advice and Counsel for the USFK Community There are several broad categories cal activities. To briefly summarize, in uniform; which regulate the extent to which a servicemembers may not engage in - actively advocating supremacist, Story by Col. Tideman Penland U.S. Army, USFK Judge Advocate member of the Armed Forces may political activities in uniform or act in extremist, or criminal gang doctrine, exercise the right to free speech. any manner which would reasonably ideology, or causes. First, commissioned officers are create the inference or appearance of The Services have implemented prohibited under Article 88 of the official sponsorship, approval, or en- similar regulations under their authori- Uniform Code of Military Justice dorsement of a candidate, incumbent, ties which may also regulate similar (UCMJ) from “using contemptuous or election campaign. conduct (such as Army Regulation words against the President, the Vice Commanders and leaders should 600-20, AFI 51-903, MCO 5370.4B, or President, Congress, the Secretary of read and understand this DoD policy, OPNAVIST 1620.1B). Defense, the Secretary of a military de- but not interpret it too broadly. Its For civilians, the rules are not much partment, the Secretary of Homeland definition of political activity is quite different. Civilian employees are re- Security, or the Governor or legisla- stricted from certain partisan political ture of any State, Commonwealth or activities under the Hatch Act, although possession in which he is on duty or most civilian employees may publically present.” There is a difference be- Overlying all of this is support and endorse political parties tween contemptuous language, which a recognition that we or candidates. focuses on the person holding the Americans share the With all this in mind, here are some office, and adverse criticism, which right to free speech, common questions; the answers may focuses on the decisions they make. help the USFK community understand Such criticism may also be, as the the right to peacefully our left and right limits. Manual for Courts-Martial describes it, assemble, and the 1. Can I go on Facebook or Twitter “emphatically expressed.” right to petition gov- and make a statement (including Second, servicemembers are also ernment to redress our “liking” or forwarding a post) regard- prohibited under Article 92, UCMJ grievances. ing current issue, such as Black Lives from violating or failing to obey a Matter or urging a government take general order or regulation; or, having official action against someone who knowledge of any other lawful order narrow. Fundamentally, political has committed a race-based crime? ur American Family is participate. tion that we Americans share the issued by a member of the armed activity involves a particular candidate Yes. However, servicemembers going through a great USFK values its people – civilian right to free speech, the right to forces for which it is a duty to obey, or incumbent seeking election, or should avoid publishing anything moment of turmoil, the and military, employee and depen- peacefully assemble, and the right failing to obey the order; or, being partisan causes. Speaking or acting which could reasonably be viewed as O likes of which we have dent, U.S. and Korean. We find great to petition government to redress derelict in their duty. As noted below, against racial discrimination is not a soliciting votes for or against a parti- not seen in decades. strength in our diversity and we our grievances. It is no coincidence there are DoD, Service, and USFK political activity - it knows no par- san political party, candidate, or cause. Tragic incidents involving the exercise of get better as we work together. To that these rights appear in the very regulations, the violation of which ticular candidate, incumbent, election 2. A group of friends wants to hold government authority have highlighted - that end, USFK leadership wants to First Amendment to our Constitution. could subject a servicemember to campaign, or party. a memorial event for someone killed yet again - the scourge of racism in our provide the community with a space However, First Amendment rights are criminal prosecution under Article 92. Fourth, DoD Instruction (DoDI) by police in the United States? May country. We must ask important and where these conversations can be not absolute; the government may While this guidance mentions some 1325.06, Handling Dissident and Pro- we do so on a USFK installation? urgent questions: What kind of society held locally and globally. We also regulate our exercise of those rights of these regulations, others may also test Activities Among Members of the It depends. Generally speaking, are we? Can't we be better? And, we rely upon good order and discipline in in time, place, and manner. More- apply. It is the duty of all service- Armed Forces, restricts servicemem- military installations are not public must listen. order to maintain readiness to “Fight over, for Americans affiliated with the members to understand the rules – bers from the following activities: forums, so the use of those facilities Despite our geographic distance from Tonight." There is room for service- Armed Forces, there are further re- the chain of command can help. pursuing personal writing activities for non-military purposes may be the United States, we in the USFK Com- members, civilians, and dependents strictions related to military necessity Third, servicemembers have such as blog/social media posting or subject to an installation commander's munity must take part in this discussion; to express themselves appropriately, and good order and discipline. The some limitations on partisan political emailing during duty hours or using approval. This includes areas such as moreover, our technological and social and there are some boundaries that following may help USFK personnel activities under DoD Directive (DoDD) Government computer resources to do the PX/Commissary grounds, a park, media proximity to family and friends do not exist in the civilian community. understand those boundaries. This is 1344.10, Political Activities of the so, unless as part of official duties; or a field. For tenant facilities, such as in the U.S. accelerates our ability to Overlying all of this is a recogni- not intended as a substitute for legal Armed Forces. Similar to "Hatch Act" - participating in any off-post dem- a DODEA school field or building, the

52 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 53 tenant agency's approval may also be organization which doesn’t support information related to political parties necessary. These activities are subject any particular candidate, but which or candidates. The only exception to reasonable time, place, or manner wants work with state legislatures is employees who are in the Senior conditions established by the approv- to implement police reform. Third, Executive Service or who are members ing commander. The types of protests, I want post and share messages on of the intelligence community or J2 demonstrations, and similar activity Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram sup- staff. Their restrictions are very similar that an installation commander must porting police reform and pro-reform to those of servicemembers and they prohibit is actually quite limited; these candidates. Can I? should seek further guidance before limited circumstances are described in Yes and no. For servicemem- engaging in support for matters of DoDI 1325.06. bers, you may not publically publish public interest. Servicemembers should also note information that encourages votes for There are no similar restrictions for that DoD policies related to the wear of or otherwise publically promotes a other civilians, such as dependents. the uniform allow for the wear of the partisan political candidate, campaign uniform at command-sponsored public or cause. However, you may donate demonstrations or rallies. Service- to a candidate (without encourag- One final note for all military members can wear the uniform at ing others to do the same). You can personnel: before you engage in a other public demonstrations or rallies donate funds to any non-partisan public activity where you want to voice with the permission of the Command- group which supports your issue, your opinion or exercise your First er, USFK. as long as that group is promoting Amendment rights, ask yourself a 3. Our local garrison turned down issues not identified with a particular fundamental question: Will my words our request to hold an event, so we political party or candidate. Finally, you or actions bring discredit to the Armed want to privately organize a pro- Forces or be prejudicial to good test or demonstration off-post, order and discipline? We can either at a local public park say and do many things without or just outside the installation crossing this line; but, no mat- gates. May we do so? ter how right the cause, it is a Servicemembers are line we may not cross. prohibited by DoD policy from For all USFK personnel, if participating in off-post dem- you have any questions about onstrations in foreign countries. whether a proposed activity Civilians may seek approval crosses any particular line from the Commander, USFK of prohibition, we strongly under command policy. encourage you to talk with your 4. The Koreans are holding chain of command, supervi- a demonstration in front of the U.S. can post non-partisan messages and sors, sponsors, or local legal office. If Embassy in Seoul on a topic that I am criticize or support decisions made by they do not know the answer, they will very interested in and in which I want government officials. You can voice find it. my voice heard. Can I attend? support for national groups or move- For all commanders and supervi- Under the same rules as Question ments which are not identified with sors, remember that, except under 3, servicemembers may not attend off- particular political parties or candi- very limited circumstances, service- post demonstrations. Civilians must dates. You just may not “like” or share/ members and civilian employees are seek Commander, USFK approval. retweet campaign website information free to speak their minds about issues 5. I am very upset with the way or solicit others to vote for a particular of local and national importance. They police departments in the U.S. behave candidate. are also free to criticize, be angry, and their authorities to detain or Most civilian employees have less and use language that you might not otherwise interact with the public in a restrictions. While they cannot solicit personally like. Your role in this chal- violent way. I want to voice my opin- donations for political parties or candi- lenging time is to listen, guide them ion through several measures. First, dates, they can publically solicit votes positively, and help them express I want to support a political candidate and support for particular parties or themselves in a way that helps begin who advocates for police reform. candidates. They can also post parti- to heal and increases our readiness to Second, I want to donate money to an san messages and like/share/retweet “Fight Tonight.”

54 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 55 MMedicsedics CCompeteompete toto SSeeee WhoWho IIss BestBest inin EEighthighth ArmyArmy Story by Alaura Lucas 20th Public Affairs Detachment

Photo by Spec. Alaura Lucas, 20th Public Affairs Detachment

549th Hospital Center’s, 135th Forward Resuscitation Surgical Team, after finish- ing day one of the competition. The BMC is an annual competition Photo by Pvt. 1st Class Cole Meiers, Visual Information Branch that challenges the Army's best medical personnel in a realistic, simulated opera- ighth Army com- tional environment. pleted its 2020 Best It is physically and intellectually chal- Medic Competition last lenging and tests the tactical medical month. The event took proficiency and leadership of each team. E “This is a great opportunity for them place at Humphreys, Camp Casey and Ro- participating in the event,” said Master driguez Live Fire Complex July 13-17 in Sgt. Steven Vaughn, Eighth Army Head- order to identify the most outstanding quarters and Headquarters Battalion, Photo courtesy of 8th Army Public Affairs medical personnel within Eighth Army. Surgeon Cell, and BMC noncommis- Ten medics competed for 72 hours sioned officer in charge. “It allows them straight to see who is the most tech- to test their skills.” nically proficient and mentally and On day two the Soldiers were tested physically tough best medic. on both day and night land navigation on The Soldiers competed in 11 events Camp Casey. in the course of those three days. Competitors had three hours to com- On day one the events tested the plete the day course and three hours to Soldiers’ physical fitness through the complete the night course for maximum Army Combat Fitness Test, an obstacle points. course and the Combat Water Survival The course requires medics to be Assessment. responsive and adaptive, demonstrate “I did this to challenge myself and mature judgment and initiative as they view my medical readiness and apti- travel through terrain and get to a sec- tude” said Maj. Andrew Oh from the ondary location. Photo by Pvt. 1st Class Cole Meiers, Visual Information Branch Photo by Pvt. 1st Class Cole Meiers, Visual Information Branch

56 • Pulse 65, July 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 57 Photo by Pvt. 1st Class Natianna Strachen, 55th COMCAM

Photo by Spec. Alaura Lucas, 20th Public Affairs Detachment

Photo by Nickson Schenk, Visual Information Branch

After 72 hours in the demanding, con- On day three the Soldiers had tinuous and realisticly simulated opera- to carry at a minimum a 35-pound tional environment, every Soldier man- rucksack, M4 carbine and water to aged to complete the competition. complete a 12-mile foot march. Together these Soldiers were tested As the competitors persevered each not only on their physical endurance but day their resiliency grew stronger. They on their skills in the field. They were put Photo courtesy of 8th Army Public Affairs become more motivated to “finish to the test and judged under pressure strong” said Sgt. David Espersen, as while working as a team. Together they he and another competitor passed the overcame the obstacles and successfully road march finish line on day three. completed the mission. They gained the The teamwork that was shown from respect of their seniors and peers having the competitors, those in charge and officially completed the 2020 Best Medic Story by By David Vergun Defense.gov those who volunteered to help, was Competition. empowering to watch. They cheered The winners of this years’ Eighth Army each Soldier every day and through Best Medic Competition were from the every event. No Soldier during this Photo courtesy of 8th Army Public Affairs 549th Hospital Center’s, 135th Forward 2020 BMC accepted defeat, they Resuscitation Surgical Team, part of the stayed motivated and resilient all the During the BMC stress shoot challenge with a physical challenge 65th Medical Brigade: Sgt. 1st. Class Da- way through. the Soldiers arrived at a hostile put strain on the soldiers, simu- veallen Salvador from Baltimore, Mary- Maj. Miguel Benzor, Eight Army of- site where friendly forces have lating the stressful environment land and Maj. Andrew Oh from McLean, ficer in charge of the Best Medic Com- taken casualties. The teams were they would face as they engage an Virginia. This marks the third year in a petition, briefed the Soldiers before the required to carry two water cans enemy down range. row that members of the units within the events started on the hardships they from one end of the range to the One competitor, 1st Lt. Mingu 65th Medical Brigade have won the com- will endure and how proud he was of other. They then had to fireman Jeong with the 168th Multifunc- petition. Previous winners were: 2018 them for competing. carry a casualty and engage all ene- tional Medical Battalion’s 75th -- Capt. Orrino and Sgt. Barton from the Benzor followed them and helped my targets until the teams reached Medical Company Area Support, 121st Combat Support Hospital; 2019 keep the Soldiers motivated as the the casualty collection point. said it gave him the chance to get -- Captains’ Pikul and Prosser from the competition continued. Starting the marksmanship out and practice his craft. 549th Hospital Center. Photo by Pvt. 1st Class Cole Meiers, Visual Information Branch

58 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 59 Coping with Stress the risk to yourself and people you care about can help you con- ● Treatment Services Locator Website nect with others and make an outbreak less stressful. ● Interactive Map of Selected Federally Qualified Health Centers

Take care of your mental health Suicide Pandemics can be stressful people who live alone, and people in rural or frontier areas. ● People in some racial and ethnic minority groups. Mental health is an important part of overall health and Different life experiences affect a person’s risk for suicide. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may ● People who do not have access to information in their wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It may also For example, suicide risk is higher among people who have be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease primary language. affect how we handle stress, relate to others, and make experienced violence, including child abuse, bullying, or and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause ● People experiencing homelessness. choices during an emergency. sexual violence. Feelings of isolation, depression, anxiety, strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, ● People who live in congregate (group) settings. People with pre-existing mental health conditions or and other emotional or financial stresses are known to raise such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and substance use disorders may be particularly vulnerable in an the risk for suicide. People may be more likely to experience lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these Take care of yourself and your community emergency. Mental health conditions (such as depression, these feelings during a crisis like a pandemic. actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia) affect a person’s However, there are ways to protect against suicidal Taking care of your friends and your family can be a Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people thinking, feeling, mood or behavior in a way that influences thoughts and behaviors. 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62 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, July 2020 • 63 PHOTO NEWS Hospital Recognizes ‘Blood Knights’ Work in Partnership Patient Safety Champions with Korean Red Cross Photos courtesy of Brain D. Allgood Army Photos courtesy of Maj. Chewanda Jones Community Hospital 95th Medical Detachment Blood Support

roviding safe and quality care to beneficiaries is foremost for ast month, Soldiers from the 95th Medical De- every employee of the Brian D. Allgood Army Community tachment Blood Support, a subordinate unit of PHospital, located on Humphreys. For two employees with the the United States Army Medical Materiel Center inpatient behavioral health team, this is a way of everyday life. Last L month, the commander of the BDAACH, Col. Huy Luu presented the Korea, conducted platelet apheresis training with the Korean Red Cross. Facilitated by Haemonetics, a criti- patient safety champion awards to Josephine Bailey and Mi Han. cal supplier of blood banking products, the training was Bailey recently taught 40 hospital staff a class on Prevention and an initiative designed to promote cohesion and collab- Management of Disruptive Behavior resulting in establishing more orative partnership. weeks of training over the next two months to train an additional 100 Conducted at the Korean Red Cross Donor Center staff members while developing a skills fair specifically for Behavioral in Daegu, the training event consisted of the manufac- Health Staff as the target audience. turer of the MCS9000 (Haemonetics) providing hands Han was in charge of teaching Code Blue training and was the force on step by step training on the operation of the instru- behind obtaining numbers on badges for use during Code Blue situa- ments. Nurses at the blood donor center gave the tour tions. She has been working at the hospital for more than 10 years. of the procedures and discussed storage regulations. This training enhanced the unit’s knowledge and great- ly assisted in maintaining “fight tonight” readiness. Platelet Apheresis is a procedure in which whole blood is removed from a donor and the instruments then separates the whole blood removing only the platelets and returning the remaining blood products back into the patient. Platelet Apheresis is a much- needed process on the Korean peninsula. Currently the 95th MDBS receives all of their platelet products for the local Military Treatment Facilities from the Korean Red Cross. The future plan is to institute platelet apheresis during the Armistice mission in order to provide much needed units to the local MTFs.

64 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 65 Our travel destination this month is the birth- place of soju, wooden masks, and Confu- cianism in Korea known as Andong (안동). Within a few hours’ drive the city provides visitors with the unique opportunity to ex- Operience Joseon-era rural life and sample regional specialties in the capital of Korea’s traditional culture. Of the city’s attractions, the UNESCO- listed Hahoe Folk Village is Andong’s big- gest draw. Dating back some 600 years, the village is home to the descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and is widely known as the birthplace of multiple renowned Joseon- era scholars. This is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty. The ‘ha’ is short for river and ‘hoe’ means to ‘turn around’, ‘return’, ‘come back’. It was given this name because the Nakdong

ANDONG: Experience Traditional Korea Culture Story and photos by William Wight 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs

66 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 67 River flows around the village in an S shape. Members of the Ryu family have lived amenities (such as electricity and cable), they continue to provide a peek into South here together (and still do today) for over 600 years. The village has preserved many Korea’s not-so-distant rural past. They regularly provide the traditional Korean mask of its original structures (such as the village Confucian school) and maintains folk dance (in summer several times a week, in winter just on Wednesday). arts such as the Hahae Mask Dance Drama which is a shamanist rite honoring the There are areas of the village that are supportive of specific crafts that residents communal spirits of the village. Fields of rice stretch out for miles on the drive up to hone, a traditional Korean playground complete with Nol-Ttwigi boards (like a see- the village. saw that used to be used by Korean girls to see over the walls of their family homes/ Various cultural assets including national treasures and tangible or intangible cul- courtyards), and agriculture to support the community. There are river and hiking tural heritages are well preserved in the Andong Hahoe Folk Village, and the whole tours too in case you want to further explore the land around the village. village was designated as Important Folk Material No.122, also a listed UNESCO In the village center is a 600-year-old Zelkova tree called Samsindang. People visit World Heritage Site since 2010. People live in every house in the village and you can this tree and tie strips of paper with prayers or well wishes to the fence surrounding enjoy the true folk culture of Korea there. Although the homes now have modern it. This tree was truly something to behold. Massive and sprawling with branches

68 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 69 take a ferry from the village across the river to Buyongdae. This 64-meter-high cliff is easily ac- cessible and offers a bird’s eye view of the tradi- tional homes of Haehoe Village. Take the little wooden ferry from down by the pine forest, it is pretty inexpensive, and return is included. Those feeling adventurous can note that its actually possible to descend or ascend the cliff not only by taking the main trail beside Okyeon Pavillion, but also by a lesser marked one that goes via Gyeomam Pavillion, following the strata along the cliff-face itself, halfway up. Not for oversized individuals or those wary of heights. stretching out in every direction, it is worshiped as In addition to touring the homes, restaurants, a village spirit. We all tied something around the and workshops of this quaint village, guests can ropes to leave our mark on the village. also sleep here, too. There are several guest- The tree is said to be inhabited by the Samshin- houses, home stays, and boutique hotels that goddess. Walk around it three times and write your invite visitors to enjoy this unique cultural experi- wish on a tag. Peace or reuinification seem to be ence. common answers if stumped. The sight alone of Located at the foothills of Hwasan Mountain, all the aging tags hung off such an ancient tree is Hahoe Village boasts a number of exquisite worth a peek. scenic sights. In fact, its name translates to ‘Vil- To experience Andong in all its natural beauty, lage Enveloped by Water,’ referring to the Na-

70 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 71 kdong River which flows around the perimeter of the town. One must stop by the Hahoe Mask Museum, where you can get a better understanding of the time-honored Korean masks, as well as the storylines of the vari- ous mask dances. The museum now offers classes where you can make your own mask and it boasts masks from around the globe. Daily after lunch a mask dance is performed. Andong has no shortage of regional culinary specialties, including gan godeungeo (salted mackerel) and heotjesabap (vari- ous funerary foods) but its real gastronomic gem is jjimdalk, a braised chicken and vegetable stew served with cellophane dates back to the preceding Goryeo noodles in a soy sauce-based Dynasty, an era when Buddhism was the broth. The slurp-worthy sauce is country’s primary religion. a perfect mix of savory and spicy Here we met the head monk and was that promises to have you eating invited for tea while sitting on Geung- your way into a food coma. nakjeon (or ‘Nirvana Hall’), Korea’s oldest Aside from food, we were un- surviving wooden building. In addition to able to tour the Soju Museum this structure, the temple also boasts a and learn the history of how soju number of interesting architectural works is made. But it is marked for a from the early and mid-Joseon era. A return trip as Andong soju (which temple stay program is also available. is distilled three times) is known Toegye Yi hwang, the most prominent as the best in Korea. Korean Confucian scholar, whose face is While the majority of the city’s actually on the 1,000 won note, built the tourist attractions are associ- Dosan school in the 1500s and later it ated with the Confucian Joseon transformed into the Dosanseowon Con- Dynasty, Bongjeongsa Temple fucian Academy. Surrounded by Andong

72 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 73 Lake in the front and a dense pine grove in the back, the academy offers various educational programs for all from Seoul, 2.5 hours from Busan or Dae- ages. jeon, and 1 hour from Daegu by car. There For those who like the night, we are regular direct train services from Busan, traversed across the Wolyeonggyo Daegu and Gwangju. Passengers heading Bridge. This is the largest wooden from Seoul can either take a KTX high-speed bridge in Korea some 387meters long service to Daegu and transfer to the local train, and at night it is lit up with various col- or a muhgunghwa (semi-fast) train direct from ored lights and paper lanterns float- Seoul's Cheongnyangni train. Andong's train ing along the river. Some nights the station is located right in the city center and city will shoot fireworks on top of the most hotels can be reached within 5 minutes’ Andong Dam which can be viewed walk. The station has English-speaking staff, from the seated Palgakjeong, located self-service ticket machines, a Global ATM on the center of the bridge. and a tourist information center. From Cheon- Andong has so many sites to see gnyangni Station, seven trains run daily be- and we will definitely be making a tween 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., while one train return trip, I strongly encourage you runs daily from Seoul Station. Travel time is travel by car as you will need one to four to five hours. For faster transport, take bus get around. Of course taxis are avail- #13 from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, which op- able and hired drivers. To get to the erates from 6:20 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Travel time city, it takes 3 hours to get to Andong is about four hours.

74 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 75 Recovery Unit commanded by Lt. Col. Michael Dengler, the Cali- fornia Medical Detachment with its commander, Lt. Col. Zach Solo- mon, and a civilian contingent led by Frank Bannister, the division Madigan chief for Soldier Health. The distinguished visitors list read like a who’s who of current Changes and former general officers, all of whom are keenly aware of the central role Madigan has long Its Guard played in both military medicine Story by Kirstin Grace-Simons and in the readiness of the force, Photos by John Wayne Liston especially on JBLM. In discussion, many indicated the importance of leadership at Madigan, with no lack of appreciation for its outgo- ing commander and confidence in its incoming. “As one great leader has de- parted, we have another phenom- enal leader coming in right behind him,” noted Lt. Gen. R. Scott Col. Christopher Warner ac- cepts the colors of Madigan Dingle, the Army Surgeon General Army Medical Center from and commanding general of Army Brig. Gen. Jack Davis, the acting commanding general of Medical Command. Regional Health Command-Pa- Bundt assumed command on cific, in a change of command ceremony on Watkins Field on the same field on July 13, 2018 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., on July 15. and now heads to the Pentagon ▲ Col. Christopher Warner speaks to serve as the principal deputy to at the change of command ceremony after he accepts the assistant director for man- the colors for Madigan Army Brig. Gen. Jack Davis, the acting Medical Center on Watkins Field commanding general of Regional agement in the Defense Health on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Health Command-Pacific, outgo- Wash., on July 15. ing Commander Col. Thomas Agency. His wife Elizabeth, a Bundt and incoming Commander nurse and Navy reserve officer, Col. Christopher Warner salute the formations on Watkins Field and two sons Albert and Tommy Walker Award for demonstrating time in Madigan’s command suites. on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, will remain here. dedicated and exemplary volunteerism They helped Madigan recover from Wash., in a change of command ceremony for Madigan Army Laragione assumed responsi- with over 1000 hours of volunteer a rough start with the Department Medical Center on July 15. ◄ bility on October 26, 2018. He and service. “She's been the number one of Defense’s new electronic record his wife Crystal depart with their ambassador for Madigan as well as system, MHS GENESIS, ensuring a two children, Sienna and Rocco, Army Medicine in this community successful launch for Madigan’s CAL for Fort Detrick, Md., where Lara- which is particularly important in MED in Monterey, Calif., as well as ven in the midst of a off to Brig. Gen. Jack Davis, the advisor in the combined ceremony gione will serve as the command the times we're living in,” said Davis. other DOD military treatment facili- global pandemic, com- Regional Health Command-Pacific on Wednesday, July 15. sergeant major at the U.S. Army During the ceremony, he also thanked ties to transition to the EHR in the mands change hands, acting commanding general, as Col. In deference to COVID-19 proto- Medical Research and Develop- Crystal Laragione, noting her extensive first wave of its deployment last fall. responsibility shifts. (Dr.) Christopher Warner stepped cols for gatherings, the massive field ment Command. volunteer work and unyielding support “Madigan is recognized as a testbed E Life goes on. Under in to fill the commander role at was dotted with socially distanced Prior to the ceremony, Davis of the Soldiers and their families. for new MHS GENESIS products Mount Rainier’s watchful eye on Madigan Army Medical Center. formations consisting of a half presented Bundt and Laragione Bundt and Laragione brought before they're deployed across the en- Watkins Field on Joint Base Lewis- Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Lara- dozen representatives each from with Legion of Merit medals. Upon their combined years of leadership in terprise and leads the way for this next McChord, Wash., Col. Thomas gione also relinquished his respon- Madigan’s units – Troop Battalion, Elizabeth Bundt, he bestowed the Army Medicine to bear on numerous step in providing world class health Bundt handed the hospital colors sibility as Madigan’s senior enlisted led by Lt. Col. Amy Bird, the Soldier Medical Command’s Dr. Mary changes and challenges during their care to our force,” asserted Davis.

76 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 77 Brig. Gen. Jack Davis, the acting commanding general of “You know, this is somewhat For example, another attendee who medical professionals. Regional Health Command-Pacific, pins a Legion of Merit medal on Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Laragione just before the change surreal. Over 20 years ago, then, traveled for the ceremony, Lt. Gen. “Madigan is one of our keystone of command ceremony where he relinquishes responsibility for Capt. Warner, and 2nd Lt. Warner Ronald Place, M.D., the director of locations for training our student Madigan Army Medical Center on Watkins Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., on July 15. ◄ made the trek from Washington, the Defense Health Agency, looked health care professionals. We have D.C. out to Washington state to to the transition in speaking of more than 200 students on rota- Joint Base Lewis-McChord (then Warner’s command. tion here each year. So Madigan Brig. Gen. Jack Davis, the acting commanding general of Regional Health Command-Pacific, presents Col. Thomas Bundt a Legion of Fort Lewis) to come to Madigan. “My expectation as the DHA is foundational for our university Merit medal just before the change of command ceremony where he relinquishes command of Madigan Army Medical Center on Watkins Carolynn to do her internship, and director comes from a market per- training program,” said Dr. Richard Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., on July 15. ▼ I to do the majority of my fourth spective. Col. Warner and the mar- Thomas, the president of USUHS. year medical time from USUHS ket staff will find innovative ways to Thomas is a retired Army major (Uniformed Services University of integrate across the entire market, general who traversed the country the Health Sciences). So to come to provide the best value for all our from USUHS’ home in Bethesda, back at this point in our careers, is patients – soldiers, sailors, airmen, Md., to attend the ceremony. He just an amazing opportunity,” said Marines, coast guardsmen, retirees has worked alongside and men- Bundt also became the Puget been highly engaged voices Warner. and their families,” said Place. tored both Bundt and Warner. Sound Military Health System mar- for Madigan and the medical Warner comes to Madigan from The expectations for the coming “I know them both very well and ket director. As Madigan and the demands of this pandemic service as the military deputy and years are high, but so is confidence they are both great leaders; Madi- MTFs in the Puget Sound area com- for the base’s population and chief of staff for the Assistant Sec- in Warner. gan is in good hands,” he said. plete their transition from align- constant consultants for its retary of Defense for Health Affairs “He can take the understand- Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Pierce, ment under their respective services senior leaders. in the Pentagon. Warner has also ing for how DHA will ensure the Madigan’s current command ser- to the DHA, having a market direc- Bundt and Davis made served as the commander of Winn multi-service markets are really geant major for its Troop Battalion, tor who is also the commander of particular mention of Lara- Army Community Hospital in Fort collectively optimizing all three will serve as the interim senior the area’s largest MTF provides an gione’s efforts in response to Stewart, Ga. His deployments in- services to make sure the health- enlisted advisor until the arrival of on-the-ground awareness of how the virus. clude two rotations to Iraq in sup- care in this region is meeting our a permanent command sergeant market facilities function. “He dedicated countless port of Operation Iraqi Freedom. military requirements. We have the major. In addition to MHS GENESIS hours ensuring COVID-19 “Chris is the right person to take right leader at the right time,” said In addition to those who attend- refinement and DHA transition, the screening and testing sites the helm at Madigan at this critical the Honorable Thomas McCaffery, ed in person, many more watched shift of hundreds of Soldiers from were established includ- time,” said Davis. the ASD for Health Affairs, and the livestream of the ceremony on Madigan’s chain of command to ing checkpoints at desig- For many DOD visitors, the Warner’s most recent boss. Madigan’s Facebook page where MAP, or modified table of organiza- nated entrances within the transition to an enhanced multi- As Warner commented, layered the video can still be viewed. Please service market that is occurring at on top of everything Madigan does visit www.facebook.com/Madigan- tion and equipment (MTOE)-as- hospital, maintaining a high level of do live the mantra – a true hero is regions across the military health is its charge as a training ground Health to see the ceremony and signed personnel, was a significant safety for our folks,” Davis said. someone who does their very best system was a key point of interest. for the next generation of Army more news from Madigan. test of collaborative abilities. Bundt He also worked in tandem with when no one is watching.” insisted on extending negotiations Navy partners to secure the use of Warner, originally from To- for these agreements to provide beds for the COVID-19 ward at Ma- ronto, Ohio, was commissioned as a Dr. Carolynn Warner, wife of Col. Christopher Warner is welcomed with closed yellow clear expectations so the Soldiers digan, proving Bundt’s point, “With Medical Service Corps officer upon flowers from Robert Winchel, a managed care analyst with Madigan Army Medical would not be left with uncertainty the right leaders involved, anything graduation from the U.S. Military Center and Army Medical Command’s employee of the year. ◄ in regards to their training, deploy- worth doing is possible.” Academy at West Point in 1996, ment and all manner of logistical Bundt, like so many who come to with a Bachelor of Science degree considerations. Madigan as senior leaders, had expe- in chemistry, and subsequently as a COVID-19 has taxed the planet’s rience with this sort of dedication. Medical Corps officer in 2000 upon citizenry, and asked much of its “Madigan staff in the 1980s put graduation from the Uniformed Ser- medical professionals. Madigan me back together after a very bad vices University of Health Sciences. was the first MTF in the DOD to motorcycle accident. Two folks that He also earned a Master of Science diagnose and treat a patient with the came in with me that night did not in national security strategy from the novel coronavirus. In response, its leave the hospital. They not only put National War College and is certified clinics and services were overhauled me back together, and I was in really by the American Board of Psychiatry to accommodate the diagnostic, bad shape, they allowed me to serve and Neurology and the American Brig. Gen. Jack Davis, the acting commanding general of Regional Health Command-Pacific, presents treatment and isolation needs the in the military for 30 years without a Board of Family Medicine. Elizabeth Bundt, who is a nurse and Navy reserve officer, with the Army Medical Command’s Dr. Mary Walker Award for demonstrating dedicated and exemplary volunteerism with over 1000 hours virus presented and continues to profile. I owe everything to Madigan As was the case with Bundt, War- of volunteer service just before the change of command ceremony where her husband Col. Thomas require. Bundt and Laragione have for that,” explained Bundt. “You ner is no stranger to Madigan. Bundt relinquishes command of Madigan Army Medical Center on Watkins Field on Joint Base Lewis- McChord, Wash., on July 15. Bundt is joined by sons Albert, right, and Tommy. ►

78 • Pulse 65, August 2020 Pulse 65, August 2020 • 79 51st Medical Group Undergoes Air Force-Wide Transformation Story and photos by Senior Airman Denise Jenson 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

eginning July 27, the 51st Medical Group ushered in a new era of advanced care for active Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Scott, duty, dependents and 51st Healthcare B Operations Squad- retirees through an Air Force-wide ron commander, organizational redesignation. gives a speech during the change The installation’s newly of command and redesignation cer- launched Operational Medi- emony for the 51st cal Readiness Squadron, which Medical Operations Squadron at Osan. replaces the Aerospace Medicine Squadron, is dedicated to improv- ing Airmen's lethality and rapidly returning them to a medically ready state. Non-active duty visi- tors will still be seen at the base hospital’s new Healthcare Op- erations Squadron, replacing the Colonel Michael Fea, 51st Medical Medical Operations Squadron. Group commander, presides over “I’m excited for the opportunity the change of to lead a new squadron with an command and redesignation cer- improved and more focused goal emony for the 51st of world-class patient care,” said Medical Operations Squadron at Osan. Lt. Col. Jimmy Scott, 51st HCOS commander. “It’s always a reward- ing feeling when you hear positive feedback from patients about the quality of care they receive from our ter Mountain Home Air Force Base, “The [Air Force Medical Service] Airmen and staff, and I know it’s a Idaho which was initiated in 2018,” transformation will ensure our trend that will continue.” said Captain Monica Scott, 51st readiness mission is at the fore- Amidst the changes, the Air Force MDG primary care nurse. “Within front of our medical operations,” Medical Service transformation will six months of the transition, non- Scott said. “The overall goal is to ensure the readiness mission is at mission capable Airmen decreased meet the Department of Defense’s the forefront of medical operations, by nearly one-fourth.” enduring mission to provide and the physical layout of the facility Scott mentioned the 51st MDG is combat-credible forces needed to will be adjusted to ensure the 51st no exception and is embracing the deter war and protect the security MDG Airmen are co-located to work transition to better serve their pa- of our nation.” and synergize their efforts while still tients, with the objective of ensur- For more information regard- providing safe, high quality, patient- ing at least 90 percent of Airmen ing these changes, please see the centered care. are fully mission capable, while FAQ sheet or email usaf.osan.51- “The implementation of the maintaining a robust health benefit mdg.mbx.mdg-transformation@ [OMRS] and [HCOS] is modeled af- to all patients. mail.mil.

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Facilities Directory AREA I AREA III Camp Casey DC USAG Humphreys HEALTH CARE/TMC (Bldg. 808) (Bldg. 2260) Triage & Transport Center (TTC ): 737-3582 737-9011 / 737-9012 737-9720 Open 24/7 Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 AREA I In/Out Processing (Mon - Fri): 0730 - 1600 AREA II (Lunch 1130-1230) AREA IV Camp Casey Health Clinic K-16 Medical Clinic M,T,W,F 0800-1700 USAG Walker 741-6300 Thurs 1300-1630 AREA III (Bldg. 341) Mon – Wed, Fri 0900 - 1530 (closed 1130 - 1300) 737-9831 (Soldiers only) Camp Casey Front Desk: 737-2762/2763 Sgt. Shin Woo Kim Dental Clinic CRC TMC Front Desk: 732-7776/6011 (Bldg. 6370) APPOINTMENT LINE: 737-2273 AREA III 737-5129 / 5130 AREA V (Mon-Fri 0700-1600) Sgt. Shin Woo Kim Soldier Center Medical Home Mon – Wed, Fri 0830 - 1700; Thurs 1300 - 1700 Osan Air Base Public Health Nurse: (Bldg. 6370): 737-2273 Carius Dental Treatment Facility (Bldg. 766) 737-3557 Mon – Wed, Fri 0830 - 1700; Thurs 1300 - 1700 784-6614 Mon-Fri 0830-1730 (Soldiers only) (Bldg. 3020) 737-9206/9207 Audiology: 737-3590 Master Sgt. Henry L. Jenkins Soldier Centered Medical Home Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 Mon-Fri 0830-1130 & 1300-1630 (Bldg. 555): 737-2273 There has been a lot of questions from the communities Mon – Fri 0810 - 2100; Sat, Sun, Holiday 0830 - 1900 regarding Veterinary Services: Behavioral Health (Bldg. 802): (closed 1200-1300) AREA IV Surgery appointments are first come first serve basis via 730-4304 (Soldiers Only) phone appointments. There is no benefit in scheduling in per- Mon-Fri 0830-1730 Bodine Dental Clinic son. If someone calls in for a surgery before a client is seen in Suwon Aid Station (Bldg. 220) person, the client on the phone will get the surgery slot. Immunizations: 737-3577 788-5107 737-9452 / 737-4791 Mon-Fri 0830 -1200 & 1300-1700 (Soldiers only) Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 Here are the hours of operation: Dental Exams: Activity Duty: Mon – Wed & Fri (Walk in only) Lab: 737-3580 AREA IV 0900 - 1100, Thurs 1300 - 1500 M,T,W,F: 0900-1200; 1300-1600 Mon-Fri 0830-1700 *LIMITIONS DUE TO SERGEANTS TRAINING Thursday: 1300-1600 Camp Carroll Clinic Activity Duty Family appointment only: 737-4300 Optometry: 737-3594 (Call 1230 - 1530 Mon – Fri) Space Available appointments Last business day each month: Mon – Wed, Fri 0900-1700 (closed 1200-1300) Mon-Fri 0900-1200 & 1300-1700 -Open 0900-1200 (Soldiers only) Camp Carroll Dental Clinic -Closed 1300-1600 for inventory PHAs: Call Appointment Line Camp Walker (Wood Clinic) (Bldg. 180) 737-2273 737-4201/4202 Closed for Lunch: 1200-1300 *APPTs ONLY 737-2273 (Press 2-5-1) Mon – Fri 0930 - 1630 Closed on Federal Holidays *MUST COMPLETE PART 1 FIRST Mon – Wed, Fri 0900-1700 (closed 1200-1300) Call to make appointments for all dental treatment Wellness/Sick call: M-F (by appt) Pharmacy: 737-3598 (Soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) Mon-Fri 0830-1700 AREA V AREA V Surgeries: Tue. & Wed. (by appt call Monday morning; schedule opens up 4 weeks in advance; no need or benefit to Physical Therapy: 737-3588 Mon-Fri 0800-1200 & 1300-1700 Osan Air Base Osan Air Base Dental Clinic scheduling in person) 0505-784-DOCS (3627) (Bldg. 777) 784-2108 Dentals: Friday (by appointment) Radiology: 737-3585 BHC Chinhae Mon – Wed Fri 0700 - 1700 / Thurs 0900 - 1700 Mon-Fri 0800-1130 & 1230-1700 762-5415 Closed in observance of all Federal holidays. on – Fri 0830-1630

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While the majority of Andong city’s tourist attractions are associated with Confucian Joseon Dynasty, Bongjeongsa Temple dates back to the preceding Goryeo Dynasty, an era when Buddhism was the country’s primary religion. A temple stay program is available. For more on Andong City see pages 66-75. (Photo by William Wight, 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs)

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