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Inside
Annual Fall Festival opens with cheers
For more photos
and the story, see
Page 9
The Yongsan Child and Youth Services Cheerleader Team chants their way to victory as the “Best Child and Youth Entry” in the 2007 Yongsan Garrison Fall Festival Parade Saturday, Oct. 6.
— U.S. ArmyPhoto By Cho Song-no
Lt. Gen. David P. Val-
court, commander for
the 8th U.S. Army,
runs in the 2007 Inter-
national Peace Mara-
thon Festival Oct. 3
at the Jamsil Olympic
Stadium, Seoul.
— U.S. Army Photo
By Spc. Brandon
Moreno
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Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea
Korea, U.S. teams Mask Festival
face off in local celebrates story-
Soccer tourney telling tradition
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A Korean group presents a traditional fan dance during a Chuseok special holiday performance for the Yongsan community Sept. 21 at the Seoul
American High School Auditorium. — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl. Kim Sang-wook
Peace marathon draws thousands
by Spc. Brandon Moreno
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
SEOUL, KOREA – More than 650
Servicemembers joined an estimated
15,000 people who participated in the 2007
International Peace Marathon Festival, Oct.
3, at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium, Seoul,
Korea.
The annual marathon is hosted every year by
the Gangnam Sports Council and promotes
world peace.
Attending the marathon was Lt. Gen.
David Valcourt, commander for the 8th
U.S. Army, Maeng, Jung Ju, the mayor of
Gangnam district, Hyun, Seung Jong, the
president of the Korean committee for the
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)
— See Marathon page 4 —
Domestic Violence
Prevention Month
brings awareness
Page 25
Vanderlei Cordeir, a 2004 Olympic bronze
medalist, and other VIPs. Cordeir garnered
international acclaim by nearly winning the
2004 Olympic marathon. His efforts were
thwarted when a spectator interfered two
miles from the finish.
There were options available to runners of all
experience levels. Participants could choose
from either a marathon, half-marathon, 10k
or 5k run. Additionally the participants had
the option of a 3k walk.
“Today I’m running the full course 10km in
the International Peace Marathon Festival,”
said Pfc. Aaron Schwitters, a court reporter
with the 8th U.S. Army. “I think it’s great
to participate in this event because it shows
that we are partners with our host country
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by Ok-Hee Suh
18th Medical Command
Fall is upon us, and the long and hot
summer of Korea seems to be over. Now
the weather is nice and cool, and before
long it will become cold. With cold weather
comes the influenza season. Flu is a serious
disease, and people of any age can get it. In
an average year, the flu causes 36,000 deaths
(mostly among those aged 65 years or older)
and more than 200,000 hospitalizations in
the United States.
The “flu season” in the United States and in
Korea usually runs from November through
April of each year, with the peak season
being February through March. During
this time, flu viruses are circulating in the
population. During last year’s Flu Season,
18th Medical Command clinics treated 47
persons diagnosed with the flu.
A recent rise in the bird flu cases worldwide
increased the need to get annual vaccinations
all the more. If a person simultaneously
contracts both the human flu and the bird
flu, a new strain of virus with the lethality of
bird flu, and the contagiousness of human
flu, could result and cause a worldwide
influenza pandemic. The best way to
prevent this from occurring is to get your
flu vaccination.
The USFK medical community is providing
USFK personnel with necessary protection
against a possible flu pandemic. Here are
some facts about influenza and influenza
vaccine.
Symptoms of flu include fever (usually
high), headache, extreme tiredness, dry
cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose,
muscle aches. Stomach symptoms, such
as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea also can
occur but are more common in children
than adults.
Complications of flu can include bacterial
pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections,
dehydration, and worsening of chronic
medical conditions, such as congestive
heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.Flu viruses
spread mainly from person to person
through coughing or sneezing of people with
influenza. Sometimes people may become
infected by touching something with flu
viruses on it and then touching their mouth
or nose. Most healthy adults may be able
to infect others beginning one day before
symptoms develop and up to five days after
becoming sick. That means that you may
be able to pass on the flu to someone else
before you know you are sick, as well as
while you are sick.
The single best way to prevent the flu is to
get a flu vaccination each year. There are
two types of vaccines: The "flu shot" – an
inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus)
that is given with a needle and is approved
for use in people six months of age and
older, including healthy people and people
with chronic medical conditions. The
nasal-spray flu vaccine – a vaccine made
with live, weakened flu viruses that do not
cause the flu (sometimes called LAIV for
“Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine”) is an
alternative to the shot. LAIV is approved for
use in healthy people five years to 49 years
of age who are not pregnant.
About two weeks after vaccination,
antibodies develop that protect against
influenza virus infection. Flu vaccines will
not protect against flu-like illnesses caused
by non-influenza viruses. October or
November is the best time to get vaccinated,
but getting vaccinated in December or
even later can still be beneficial since most
influenza activity occurs in January or later
most years. Though it varies, flu season can
last as late as May. In general, anyone who
wants to reduce their chances of getting the
flu can get vaccinated. However, certain
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters. These
entries may be incomplete and do not
imply guilt or innocence.

AREA I: Assault Consummated by Bat-

tery, Three unknown males assaulted Vic-
tim #1 while he was walking to Victim #1’s
barracks. Victim #1 was transported to the
USAG-Casey TMC where Victim #1 was
treated and released for injuries consisting
of a laceration to the bottom lip and swelling
to the right side of the head. At noon, Sept.
30, Victim #1 reported to the USAG-Casey
PMO where Victim #1 rendered a written
sworn statement attesting to the incident.
Due to the lack of investigative leads, this
is a final report.

AREA II: Unlawful Entry, Subject #1 un-

lawfully entered the installation by jumping
from an off post walk over bridge, over the
installation wall, and into a stack of concer-
tina wire. Subject #1 was transported by
ambulance to the 121st CSH where Sub-
ject #1 was treated and released for inju-
ries consisting of lacerations over various
portions of Subject #1’s body and a broken
right ankle. Subject #1 was administered a
PBT, with a result of 0.081% BAC. Subject
#1 was not advised of Subject #1’s legal
rights due to Subject #1’s suspected level
of intoxication. At 1:20 a.m. Oct. 2, Subject
#1 reported to the USAG-Yongsan PMO
where Subject #1 was advised of Subject
#1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 waived,
rendering a written sworn statement admit-
ting to the offense. Subject #1 was issued
an Order to show Cause memorandum.
This is a final report.

AREA IV: Drunk and Disorderly, Disre-
spect toward a NCO, Subject #1 was ob-
served by MP lying in the middle of the
road. Subject #1 was detained and trans-
ported to the USAG-Carroll PMO where
MP detected an odor of alcoholic beverage
from Subject #1’s person. Subject #1 was
transported to the TMC where Subject #1
was administered a command directed
LBAT, with results pending. While in the
TMC, Subject #1 became uncooperative
and made several disrespectful statements
toward Victim #1. Due to Subject #1’s sus-
pected level of intoxication; Subject #1 was
not advised of Subject #1’s legal rights.
Subject #1 was processed and released to
Subject #1’s unit. At 8 a.m. Oct. 3, Sub-
ject #1 reported to the USAG-Carroll PMO
where Subject #1 was advised of Subject
#1’s legal rights, which Subject #1 invoked.
This is a final report.
AREA V: Larceny of Government Proper-
ty, SF found government property marked
as “For Official Use Only” in Subject #1’s
POV while conducting cursory vehicle in-
spections at the Main Gate. Subject #1
rendered a written statement stating in
June 02, Subject #1 noticed several items
to include approximately 100 envelopes
containing CD-ROMs appearing to be
abandoned within the facility while per-
forming a demolition contract of hangar
850 at USAG-Humphreys. Subject #1 fur-
ther stated after taking the disks, Subject
#1 put them in Subject #1’s POV and had
forgotten about them until today. SF exam-
ined the envelope, identified it contained 6
compact discs labeled as 1999 Department
of Federal Logistics; “For Official Use Only”
and seized the items. Subject #1 was is-
sued a Preliminary Letter of Barment and
Subject #1’s installation pass was retained.
Subject #1 was escorted by SF off the in-
stallation. ECOL is unknown.
Kimchi-themed festivities are an annual event in Korea. Last fall, Yongsan residents participated in a kimchi making and sampling event on post.
The Gwangju Kimchi Festival offers another taste of this traditional Korean dish and begins Wednesday— U.S. Army Photo By David McNally
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off-post events and activities
Lantern Fest (Through Sunday)
In the midst of battle, Korea’s army sent signals to its back-up
forces by flying lantern-kites in the sky or floating lamplights on
the river. Held at the Namgang Waterfront across from Jinjuseong
Chokseongnu, the lanterns are a beautiful spectacle. The festival
features exhibits such as various lanterns from around the world.
There are also hands-on programs in which participants can fly
lanterns from different countries or make their own lanterns
to hang in a designated area. The lanterns fill the river with
colorful lights. It is believed that if you write a wish on your
lantern and send it floating downriver, the wish will come true.
A fireworks display will add to the beauty of the lanterns. The
event takes place at Namgang Waterfront on the other side of
Jinjuseong Chokseongnu, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. For
more information, visit tour2korea.com
Kimchi Fest (Wednesday-Oct. 21)
This annual festival is held around Jungoe Park, Yongbong-dong,
Buk-gu, Gwangju-si. There are many opportnities to try Kimchi
and other foods, such as Gwangju’s local food and a Kimchi
buffet. The Gwangju Kimchi Festival features not only several
different types of Kimchi, but also has traditionally made jangajji
(similar to Western pickles). Visitors can also explore the history
of Kimchi. The festival holds a 10 Types of Kimchi-Making
Contest and a Kimchi Dish Contest with Korea’s top chefs
entering to win.The Kimchi-Experience Corner operated by
Kimchi businesses offers free Kimchi-tasting sessions. For those
of you who would like to try making Kimchi, there is a hands-on
program that offers you the chance to learn how to make Kimchi,
where you can try what you’ve learned on the spot.You can also
purchase various types of Kimchi offered below market prices.
For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com
Salted Seafood (Today-Tuesday)
This event takes place around Ganggyeong
Po g u ( p o r t ) , No n s a n - s i , C h u n g c h e o n g n a m - d o .
As Korea’s largest salted fish marketplace, fresh and delicious salted
fish are available for purchasing at Ganggyeong Salted Seafood
Festival. Visitors may participate in making their own salted fish
and there is also a salted fish Kimchi making event for foreigners.
As the nation’s largest market of salted seafood, Ganggyeong is
responsible for about half of the distribution of salted seafood.
Visitors can make salted seafood as well as Kimchi. A parade
will feature the Seafood Ladies, the Korean peasant bands, folk
musicians and military bands. There will also be cultural events
such as Madangnori (outdoor play), kite-flying, traditional
Korean music, a reef forest, and traditional ship remodeling
exhibit. For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com
Fall Fest (Through Sunday)
Each year the fishing community around the Jagalchi fish market
in JungGu, Busan, wishes their fishing boats a bountiful catch and
safe return during their fall festival. Throughout the celebration,
traditional Korean music performers and spectators join together
to enjoy the festivities. When the ships return, villagers celebrate
the full harvest with people wearing traditional fisherman’s clothes
and putting on fun performances. A laser show and fireworks
will add to the excitement surrounding the festival. Visitors can
join in games involving weighing raw fish, finding a hidden pearl
among raw squids, a sea slug-throw competition, catching a fish
in a big fish bowl, and a competition to match the fish with the
right name. Other events including ferry rides, a raw fish cooking
competition and a fish soup eating contest will be held. For more
information, visit www.tour2korea.com
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in supporting UNICEF.”
Beyond supporting UNICEF the event also allowed servicemembers the opportunity to
get out of the office, do something they love and support the ongoing U.S. and Republic
of Korea partnership.
“After joining the Army I discovered I love to run so naturally I signed up for this event,”
said Spc. Andrew Smith, an administrator with the Operational Command and Control
Directorate G6. “I’m really excited to run today because it will be the longest run I’ve ever
participated in and I think this run will help promote the ongoing partnership between
our two nations.”
The marathon was followed by events such as tug of war and soccer. The day was concluded
with a performance by the 8th U.S. Army band and pop singers Insooni (Kim, Insoon)
and Maya (Kim, Yung Suk). PAID ADVERTISING

Flu Continued from page 2

people should get vaccinated each year either because they are at high risk of having serious
flu-related complications or because they live with or care for high risk persons. People
who should get vaccinated each year are people at high risk for complications from the flu,
including children ages six months to five years old, pregnant women, people 50 years of
age and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, and people who
live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities.
Those in household contact with persons at high risk for complications from the flu
should consider being vaccinated, such as caregivers of children less than six months old
or health care workers.
Vaccination with the nasal-spray flu vaccine is an option for healthy persons ages five to
49 years old who are not pregnant. Even healthy persons who live with or care for those in
a high risk group. Healthy persons who care for persons with severely weakened immune
systems who require a protected environment should get the inactivated vaccine.
Some people should not be vaccinated without first consulting a physician. They include
people who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs, people who have had a severe reaction
to an influenza vaccination in the past, those who developed Guillian-Barre syndrome
(GBS) within six weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously, children less than six
months old (influenza vaccine is not approved for use in this age group) and people who
have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated until their
symptoms lessen.
Just as years in the past, 18th Medical Command will prioritize flu vaccination for different
groups. Even though it would be ideal to vaccinate everyone prior to the flu season, it
has to be done in phases because after selecting the viruses expected to circulate in the
upcoming season, the entire production and distribution process takes six to nine months,
and currently available vaccine manufacturing plants cannot produce enough doses of the
vaccines before the flu season begins.
Members of the military, KATUSAs, and Emergency Essential or Mission Essential Civilian
personnel are required to undergo influenza immunizations. Units must coordinate with
their military treatment facilities for immunization of active-duty Soldiers and other
essential personnel.
For easy access, 18th MEDCOM will make the flu vaccination available at the Courageous
Channel sites throughout Korea this fall.
For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.
gov, or talk to your health care provider.
OCTOBER 12, 2007
Capt. Melissa Dasgupta, Chief, International and Operational Law, 2nd Infantry Division, gives SOFA training to Soldier and civilian representatives Sept. 27. SOFA representatives are required
Soldier SOFA representatives train at Camp Casey
by USFK regulation 1-44. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
By Jim Cunningham,
USAG-RC Public Affairs
( Editor’s note: This is part one of a two part
series about SOFA representative training )
CASEY GARRISON—The United
States-Republic of Korea Status of Forces
Agreement controls almost all aspects of
stationing U.S. Soldiers in Korea. For all
working for the Department of the Army
and its contractors, the agreement has
everything to do with day to day contact
with the Korean society. It is especially
apparent to those that have the misfortune
to be involved in any incident or accident
that comes to the attention of Korean
authorities.
Those that have had an auto accident in
Korea realize, at the time, how important
it is to have someone with them that not
only can speak the Korean language, but
also understands the SOFA agreement. For
that reason the 2nd Infantry Division sent
an expert to Camp Casey Sept. 27 to teach
Soldiers how to be SOFA representatives.
“It is important for Soldiers and civilians
to understand the Korean process,” said Capt.
Melissa Dasgupta, Chief, International and
Operational Law, 2nd Infantry Division.
“SOFA representatives are in every unit and
they teach the Soldiers. These representatives
are there for the Soldiers in case they have
to be questioned by the Korean National
Police.”
SOFA representatives are required by
United States Forces Korea regulation 1-
44.
“USFK regulation 1-44 says that SOFA
representatives must be trained by the legal
office,” Dasgupta said. “Every commander
has the responsibility to make them available
on a 24 hour basis.”
Training for SOFA representatives
AREA I
is offered by the legal office every six
months.
“This training is too important for a ‘hey
you’ mission,” Dasgupta said. “We must
educate the units on Korean law and the
SOFA agreement. They will be a resource
for commanders and the 1st Sgt as well as
Soldiers; not just when a Soldier from their
unit is in trouble.”
T h e S O FA a g re e m e n t b a s i c a l l y
implements the Mutual Defense Treaty of
1953. It is the core agreement in which the
ROK granted the U.S. the right to dispose
land, air and sea forces in Korea to deter an
armed attack.
“The SOFA agreement is our basic
stationing agreement,” Dasgupta said. “It
is the executive agreement governing most
aspects of stationing U.S. military forces in
Korea. It supersedes relevant domestic law
of both the U.S. and the R.O.K.”
The basic purposes of the SOFA
agreement are to define the legal rights and
obligations of both governments, provide
facilities and areas for use by the U.S. forces
for purposes of the Mutual Defense Treaty
of 1953; it balances the basic rights of U.S.
citizens with an obligation to respect the
laws of Korea, and it ensures a supportive
environment for allied forces in regard to
quality of life.
“Those who have SOFA status are all
U.S. military while in the R.O.K., U.S.
civilians while in the employ of , serving
with, or accompanying U.S. armed forces,
invited contractors, and dependents of the
afore mentioned,” Dasgupta said. “Those
assigned to Joint U.S. Military Advisory
Group in Korea and the American Embassy
are covered by separate agreements.”
No t e v e r y o n e c a n b e a S O FA
representative.
“A SOFA representative must be a mature
and responsible NCO or a commissioned
officer whose mission is to ensure that U.S.
members being questioned by the R.O.K.
authorities are aware of their SOFA rights
and responsibilities,” Dasgupta said. “They
must meet the qualifications provided in
USFK regulation 1-44 and SOFA.”
These representatives would be a liaison
between R.O.K. criminal proceedings
and their unit, according to Dasgupta.
They are not a defense attorney. All SOFA
representatives will go with a Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier as
an interpreter so that the language barrier
will not cause misunderstandings.
“SOFA representatives must be a military
member or DoD employee in the rank of
E-6 or GS-6 and above,” Dasgupta said.
“They should be senior to the suspect and
not related by blood or marriage.”
The duties of a SOFA representative go
beyond merely advising Soldiers of their
SOFA rights.
“Representatives should help protect
the rights of Soldiers during interviews
or interrogations by R.O.K. authorities,”
Dasgupta said. They should be present at all
times while the Soldier is being questioned.
They should ensure that the Soldier knows
that he or she needs not to make any
statement other than preliminary matters
such as name, rank and unit, and Soldiers
are not required to sign any statement and
should not sign a statement that he or she
does not fully understand. They should
always ensure the Soldier is in the right place
at the right time, and in the right uniform.
Because the SOFA agreement supersedes
relevant domestic law of both nations, it
is important that the SOFA representative
safeguard other important rights.
“The right to a legal representative or
Korean defense attorney at U.S. government
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expense, but not for contractors and their
dependents,” Dasgupta said. “A prompt and
speedy trial; there are no time limits unless
in R.O.K. custody. The right to be informed
in advance of trial, of the specific charge or
charges, to be confronted with the witnesses
and to be able to cross-examine them at
trial, to appeal convictions or sentences,
and to have all pretrial confinement credited
toward the ultimate sentence. These are all
important rights.”
Because there are many differences
between the justice system in the U.S. and
Korea, the SOFA agreement is there as a
bond by both governments to protect U.S.
citizens working for the Department of
the Army; Soldiers and their dependents.
Rights that Americans take for granted
may not be guaranteed in the Korean legal
system: The right not to be held liable for
something that was legal when you did it but
declared illegal after the fact, to serve any
sentence in a facility meeting minimum U.S.
standards, to be protected against cruel or
unusual punishments, to receive every right
guaranteed to Korean citizens under Korean
law such as financial settlement-charges
may get dropped. “Normally, the K.N.P.
will request to question a Soldier through
the legal office,” Dasgupta said. “They will
contact the representative with the point of
contact information provided them.”
The representative will then bring the
Soldier and a KATUSA to the legal office
to be briefed prior to going to see the KNP.
They will need to bring a signed copy of the
orders for that particular Soldier or civilian
that will show they have a right to be in
Korea and to turn it in to the KNP.
“It is my place to train representatives,
make sure that the SOFA agreement is
understood and report when not followed
by both sides,” Dasgupta said.
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New Scam Stealing Identities

Consumer Affairs claims a new scam
surfaced recently on the internet with the
intent of stealing identities and personal in-
formation. The scammer claims to be ‘veri-
fied by Visa’. The scammer sends a phish-
ing e-mail asking recipients to register their
Visa cards in a program, which ensures the
card’s security. Although Verified by Visa is
a legitimate program, the link offered by the
scammer at the end of the email leads to a
different site where the sender’s informa-
tion is stolen. The return address on the e-
mail seems to pertain to Bank of America,
enroll@boa.com.

BOSS Halloween Party

Better Opportunities for Single and Unac-
companied Soldiers will hold a Halloween
party Oct. 27. For more information call:
730-3424.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated
through Oct. 15. The 2007 theme is “His-
panic Americans: making a Positive Impact
on American Society.”

Area I and 2ID Celebrates

American Education Week
Area I/2ID personnel join educators around
the world in the celebration of American
Education Week from Nov. 11 - 17. The fo- Soldiers gather at the Casey garrison Health and Wellness Fair Sept. 29 to check their eyesight, blood pressure and learn more about nutrition
cus is on strengthening our resolve to edu- and wellness as well as what the Troop Medical Center can offer them and their dependents.. — U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
cate America’s Soldier students to meet the

Health and Wellness Fair held at Casey

challenges of leadership today and tomor-
row. For more information call: 732-7015.

Volunteer Recognition Ceremony

Date Change
The Army Community Services Volunteer
recognition Ceremony has been resched-
uled for Oct. 30. For more information call:
730-3143.
Ethics Training for
Soldiers and Civilians
Ethics training for Soldiers and Civilians
will be held in the Casey Theater Oct. 18
from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information call:
732-8854.
Garrison Web Site
For more news and information, the weath-
er forecast, heat index information and
even a community telephone book, visit
the U.S. Army Garrison-Red Cloud Web
site at http://ima.korea.army.mil/area1/
sites/local.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week will take place in
USAG-RC from Oct. 8 through today. For
more information call: 732-7476.
Holiday Donation Program
Army Community Service will use dona-
tions to provide food vouchers for families
in need of support. Donated toys will also
be given to the families. Projected amount
for vouchers: Family of two: $50, Family of
three: $75, Family of four: $100, and Fam-
ily of five: $125. This campaign runs from
Nov. 1 to Dec. 14. For more information
call: 730-3062.
10th Anniversary of Women
in Military Service
This November, the Women In Military
Service for America Memorial Foundation
will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the
dedication of the Women’s Memorial. The
Memorial, at the ceremonial entrance to Ar-
lington National Cemetery, is the only major
memorial to honor women, who served.
by Jim Cunningham, practice doctors; we also have women’s, This year’s Health and Wellness Fair
USAG-RC Public Affairs infants and children’s care programs where featured a smoking cessation clinic.
they can get basic information on nutrition. “I recommend smokers come and talk
CASEY GARRISON—Many newcomers In addition we have an obstetrics and to our smoking cessation clinician,” Cha
to Area I do not know where to get their gynecologist nurse practitioner coming in said. “It is hard to stop smoking but we
health needs. Some do not know that they on Wednesdays. Now families do not have can help by prescribing some medicine and
do not have to go all the way to Yongsan to to go all the way down to 121st General counseling.”
see a doctor or a dentist. For that reason and Hospital in Yongsan.” Those that become sick can make an
to exhibit the services offered by the Troop When Cha arrived last year, he saw that appointment or walk into any Area I
Medical Clinic in the Casey garrison, the there were many who received no health TMC.
168th Medical Battalion decided to hold a care, some were dependents and some were “We have two sides, urgent and primary
Health and Wellness retirees. care. Urgent care center is open 24 yours,
Fair Sept. 29. “When I first seven days a week; we are always open to
“ We w a n t t o “We want to show the community arrived last year, everybody. If someone really needs to see a
show the community what we can offer them, We have w e w e re g i v i n g doctor they can just walk in to the clinic on
what we can offer medical care to the primary side. We offer our best always,”
them,” said Lt. Col. a lot of non-command sponsored m a n y S o l d i e r s ;
Cha said.
Yong Cha, officer- people here; they think we have a h o w e v e r, t h e i r
in-charge of the U.S. family members
Army Health Clinic very limited medical facility. and retirees were
at Casey garrison. By showing what we have here seen on a space-
“We have a lot of available basis,”
n o n - c o m m a n d they will find that they are still in Cha said. “Area I is
sponsored people good care.” changed, there now
here; they think we are more family
have a very limited Lt. Col. Yong Cha, officer-in-charge members here. Our
medical facility. By of the U.S. Army Health Clinic at Casey N o n c o m b a t a n t
showing what we garrison. Evacuation
have here they will Operation numbers
find that they are still in good care.” show about 2,000.”
The fair featured many booths that offered Cha advertises that the Troop Medical
information about the hot topics most are Clinic will take patients that are dependents
concerned about. There were booths that and retirees as well as civilian DoD
featured the bad affects of smoking tobacco, employees; care is not just for Soldiers, but
mental health, TRICARE, pediatrics, vision, they always take Soldiers first.
blood pressure and other topics. “I saw a retiree who didn’t get any
“We have a nutritionist here today,” Cha medical care for three or four years that came
said. “She can provide information about to the emergency room for hypertension,
healthy diets and weight loss. We have more heart failure, and angina,” Cha said. “I want Soldiers and dependents can contemplate the
than 20 different health care professionals. to make sure I get information to everyone harmful effects of tobacco at Casey Garrison’s
We have nutritionists, optometrists, medical out there that needs medical care, especially Health and Wellness Fair Sept. 29.— U.S.
providers, including pediatricians and family the retiree population and pediatrics.” Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
OCTOBER 12, 2007
The south wall at Camp Casey starts to crumble as Mayor Oh, Se Chang (second from left), Col. Larry Jackson, Red Cloud garrison commander, Lt. Col. Donald Meisler, Casey garrison com-
mander, begin to hammer Sept. 11. —U.S. Army Photo By Jim Cunningham
Wall tumbles as sledges hammer at Casey
by Jim Cunningham,
USAG-RC Public Affairs
CASEY GARRISON — The south wall
at Camp Casey fell when Col. Larry Jackson,
garrison commander USAG-RC, Lt. Col.
Donald Meisler, garrison commander
USAG-Casey, and Mayor Oh, Se Chang,
city of Dongducheon, picked up sledge
hammers and started swinging.
“This is indeed a historical event,”
Jackson said.
“I am thrilled to be a part of this
Bus companies add child fare, adjust rates
Special to the Morning Calm
Seoul, South Korea— For the first time
in more than two years, the primary bus
companies providing transportation for
U.S. military installations throughout the
Korea region will change their fares. As of
Oct. 1, Myungjin Tour Bus Company and
New Kyongdong Tour Bus Company will
introduce a new child fare for passengers
Myungjin Tour Bus Company
Camp Casey-Red Cloud
Camp Casey-Camp Jackson
Camp Casey-Yongsan
Red Cloud-Camp Jackson
Red Cloud-Yongsan
Camp Jackson-Yongsan
New Kyongdong Tour Bus Company
Yongsan-Osan AB
Osan AB-Camp Humphreys
Yongsan-Camp Humphreys
*Child Fare rates apply to children ages 12 years old and younger.
AREA I
ceremony. This is a clear example of the
mutual trust and friendship established
by the U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud,
2nd Infantry Division, and USAG-Casey
as well as the representatives of the city of
Dongducheon.”
In August 2004, the Mayor of
Dongducheon requested through the
Republic of Korea Ministry of national
Defense the United States Forces Korea
release a little more than half an acre of land
at the southwest corner of Casey so they may
widen Route 3.
12 years old or younger to better serve their
customers. Child fares will be less than half
the price of adult bus tickets.
The companies’ introduction of new
child fares is an effort to provide better
customer service for military family
members. Ron Jakovac, Headquarters
Installation Management Command–Korea
Logistics Division, said the new child fares
Current Fare
2.10
2.20
5.00
1/10
3.90
3.10
4.60
2.60
5.20
“There is no cost to USAG-Casey in this
road-widening project,” Meisler said.
“The city of Dongducheon and the
Republic of Korea government provided
a little more than $3 million to cover all
the costs.”
“This is a historical day,” Oh said. “This is
not an easy job, Dongducheon city and the
U.S. Army have a very special relationship
and we continue to cooperate in many ways.
Events such as this foster a good relationship
between the citizens of Dongducheon and
the U.S. Army.”
are a special bonus for the many U.S. Forces
Korea families with children that use the
buses. Implementation of child fare rates
is consistent with efforts to normalize tour
lengths in Korea and increase command
sponsored positions. “All child bus fares will
be less than one half the price of the new
adult fares,” Jakovac said.
Adult fares will experience a slight
increase to offset rising fuel prices and
New Adult Fare
2.50
2.60
5.50
1.20
4.25
3.40
5.00
2.90
5.60
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The signing ceremony for the project
took place July 5, 2006. The funding for
three construction projects: relocation of the
perimeter fence, unaccompanied enlisted
personnel housing, building 2362 and
the senior leader’s quarters, building 2603
according to Meisler
“As we conduct this ceremony, I
look forward to continued cooperation
between USAG-Red Cloud and the city of
Dongducheon,” Jackson said. “The main
thing we want to do today is to tear down
this wall.”
normal cost of living increases for the bus
companies’ employees. This is the first fare
adjustment by both companies since March
2005.
Units or individuals that bought blocks
of bus tickets in advance can use those
tickets until Oct. 31. New rates will be
posted in installation bus terminals. New
fares, effective Oct. 1 are as follows:
New Child Fare*
1.00
1.10
2.20
0.55
1.95
1.55
2.30
1.30
2.60
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The 2nd Infantry Division Band performs during the parade.

– Photo by Cpl. Kim Sang-wook

The Yoemkwang By David McNally

High School March- USAG-Y Public Affairs Office
ing Band performs Korean pop star
during the parade. YONGSAN GARRISON — The Hwang Jin-sun,
Judges voted the community turned out in full force to known as “Beige,”
band, “Best Musi- celebrate autumn Saturday during the 2007 entertains the
cal Entry.” – Photos Yongsan Fall Festival. crowds late into the
by David McNally More than 5,000 people attended evening Saturday
– a record crowd according to Event at the Fall Festival.
Coordinator Mario Farrulla. – Photo by Sgt.
“It was packed,” he said. “It was the Jung Jae-hoon
largest crowd that I have ever seen.”
The day began with a community parade
of more than 50 organizations, floats, bands
and performers. The groups marched from
the Yongsan Commissary parking lot to
the Seoul American Elementary School
intersection.
Judges evaluated each group and came
up with a list of the top winners (Editor’s
Note: See Page 12).
“It was a bigger parade than last year,”
said community member Carl McGowan.
“We were really impressed by the U.S. band,
and that ROK drill team, my kids are still
talking about it.”
Officials closed Williams Avenue, next
to Collier Field House to allow for a festival
walkway for food and information booths
and a huge performance stage.
The Republic of “We had great support from our Korean
Korea Honor Guard neighbors who came out to provide
astounds the crowd entertainment,” said Garrison Community
with precision rifle Relations Officer An Chang-sin.
drills. The group Among the Korean pop entertainers, the
won “Best March- crowds enjoyed “SG Wanna Be,” “SeeYa,”
ing Entry.” “Black Pearl” and Poppin Hyunjoon.
There were also traditional performances
by the Hanyang University Folk Music
Orchestra.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation turned
the soccer field into a playground full of
inflatable castles, slides and boxing rings.
Later, crowds gathered for a special
musical performance by the 2nd Infantry
Division Band followed by a spectacular
fireworks display over Lambardo Field.
Parade Grand Marshal and Garrison
Command Sgt. Maj. Diane Foster said the
whole day was like a “slice of apple pie” for
Americans serving far from home.
Foster said she was especially impressed by
the high number of parade participants.
“There was something for everyone,”
she said. “The weather helped us too with
a cool, sunny day. But just to hear the ooos
and ahhs during the fireworks and the looks
on children’s faces, you know it was a great
Cub Scout Pack 89 marches in the 2007 Fall Festival Parade. See Festival, Page 12 Yongsan community members line the streets to watch the action.
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News & Notes
Power Outage
There will be a Main Post power outage
11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 to 5 a.m. Sun-
day, Oct. 14. The work is required for
critical infrastructure maintenance.
Hines Ward Visit
NFL Football Star Hines Ward will be at
Collier Field House to meet with fans for
autographs and photos 3-5 p.m. Monday,
Oct. 15. The public is invited.
Antiterrorism Exercise
Expect unannounced gate closures and
military activity at access control points
Monday-Friday, Oct. 22-26 as U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan conducts an antiter-
rorism exercise. For information, call
738-4070.
Project Clothesline
Project Clothesline is a visual display
that bears witness to domestic abuse. A
clothesline is hung with shirts that have
been decorated by a survivor or some-
one that cares about them. The display
will be presented through Oct. 31. at the
Community Services Building 4305. For
information, call 738-7034.
Halloween 2007
Halloween “Trick or Treat” hours will be
6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Yongsan
Garrison and Hannam Village. Children
under 10 must be accompanied by a
parent or designated adult. Drivers and
pedestrians should use extreme caution
during the period.
Preschool Availabilities
nMustard Seed Christian Preschool has
openings for 3- and 4-year-olds at the
South Post Chapel. For information, call
738-8503.
nThe first meeting of the Preschool
Parent Advisory Committee is 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 9. For information, call
738-8503.
Redesignation Ceremony
There will be a redesignation ceremony
for the 176th Finance Battalion to the
176th Financial Management Company
10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Lombardo
Field. The inclement weather location will
be Collier Field House. For information,
call 723-5637
Garrison Hotline
Communicate directly with the Yongsan
garrison commander at the USAG-Yong-
san Hotline by sending an e-mail to us-
agyongsanhotline@korea.army.mil. You
can also leave voicemail at 738-3484.
Garrison Calendar
Connect to the Garrison Calendar from
the USFK Global by opening Calendar,
select “Open a Shared Calendar,” type
Yongsan, click OK, select Yongsan again
and click OK. For information, call 738-
7354.
Yongsan Job Fair
There will be an Army Career Assistance
Program and Army Community Service
Employment Readiness Program Job
Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13
at the Embassy Association Club. For
information, call 738-7344.
Garrison Web Site
For more information on community ac-
tivities and announcements, visit the
Garrison Web site at http://yongsan.ko-
rea.army.mil.
AREA II THE MORNING CALM
Famous Korean R&B group entertains Yongsan
By Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon
USAG-Y Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Popular Korean R&B and Soul singing
group “Heritage” made about 100 fans go
wild Sept. 29 at the Lombardo field during
a special “Power Outage Performance.”
Heritage performed at Yongsan Garrison
for the chapel’s gospel concert.
“It was an outreach from our chapels to
the community,” said U.S. Army Garrison-
Yongsan Staff Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James
another,” King said. “Everybody pitched in
King. “It includes religious music as well as
and did a great job and this kind of thing is
popular tunes and patriotic numbers.”
what brings the whole community together.
King also said that the idea is to have a
It makes a real difference.”
special outdoor concert once in a month.
“The goal is to reach out and provide our
community with very pleasant and enjoyable
experience where they can get in touch with
one another and with their spiritual well
being,” King said.
The concert shook Lombardo field.
People jumped up, clapped and sang along
with the gospel music.
After Heritage sang the last song, the
choir came down from the stage and danced
with community members.
“We’ve been singing for U.S. Military
Camps since 2002 and every time we come
we can feel the energy that excites us over
and over,” said Heritage Lead vocal Kim
Kyu-sik. “Even though it was raining and
it was a small crowd, we felt their energy so
we had so much fun.”
Kim also said that they would like to
keep having these kinds of concerts for the
community.
“We sing R&B and Soul, U.S. military
camps are the only places that we can feel
the originality of our songs, so it feels like
getting recharged after having a concert
here,” said Kim.
“This is a great opportunity for all of
us to enjoy all the blessings god offers and
“Heritage” members Shin Yu-mi (left), Im Hyo-chan (middle) and Kim Kyu-sik entertain Yongsan
enjoy one another’s company and help one
Garrison Sept. 29 at Lombardo Field. – Photo by Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon
Briefing clarifies vehicle management procedures
By Pfc. Im Jin-min
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 40 Yongsan
transportation coordinators and drivers attended a transportation
coordinator briefing Sept. 28 at the Multipurpose Training
Facility.
Transportation coordinators are responsible for managing
drivers and coordinating the transportation of units and military
personnel.
The day’s speaker was U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Transportation
Operations Specialist Joseph Lee.
Lee stressed five points that transportation coordinators and
drivers should be remember.
“First, they have to fill out the motor equipment utilization
record properly when they are traveling more than 100 miles out
Yongsan Transportation Operations Specialist Joseph Lee explains
of USAG-Y,” he said.
the role of transportation coordinators. – Photo by Pfc. Im Jin-min
Lee said vehicles must be cleaned, vacuumed and topped-
off properly. In addition, Preventive Management Checks and “It was a successful briefing,” Cho said.
Services should be performed before, during, and after usage. The Park added that having the briefing more often would make
vehicles must not be late in dispatch, and can be redispatched only people’s work successful as well.
if requested. Last but not least, NTVs must be used for “official “I had the opportunity to regurgitate on the importance of
business only” Lee said. performing PMCS,” he said. “When everybody heeds to the
“We had a new updated USAG-Yongsan policy letter just a regulations and works as a team, the daily missions we perform
couple weeks ago signed by Col. Hall, enforcing the regulations on will be all the easier.”
the motor pool transportation,” he said. “Another change is that we Lee said that the Transportation Motor Pool’s mission was to
will hold similar briefings every six months.” fully operate with proper service for the customers according to
Installation Management Command-Korea Region Transportation regulation.
Coordinator Andy Cho and Transportation Alternate Coordinator “This is a two-way process; we provide service, and they take
Sgt. Park Joung attended the briefing. good care of the assigned vehicles,” Lee said.
OCT. 12, 2007
8th U.S. Army honors retirees ‘still serving’
By David McNally
USAG-Y Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Yongsan community honored military
retirees Saturday, Oct. 6 at the 2007 Retiree
Appreciation Day at the Main Post Club.
More than 325 retirees, family members
and guests met for a free breakfast and
information seminar.
“Our retirees here in Korea ... they are
our most seasoned scouts,” 8th U.S. Army
Commander Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt told
the retirees. “They know what right looks
like ... and they’re not shy about telling you
when you’re not right.”
Valcourt praised the retirees for their
service and informed them about initiatives
to support the retiree community.
The 618th Dental Company in Yongsan
provided limited exams and cleanings for
122 military retirees and their spouses from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dental officials said cleanings will not
available during the upcoming Courageous
Channel Exercise in November. However,
Valcourt told retirees that free flu shots
would be available for noncombatant
evacuation operation exercise participants.
“If we don’t treat you right, we’re not
setting the example for someone when it’s
our turn to treat us right,” Valcourt said.
Upon arrival at the event, each retiree
received a gift bag with a Retiree Appreciation
Day hat, pin, coffee mug and Army and Air
Force Exchange coupons.
“I learned a lot during the briefings,”
said 21-year-Army veteran Dan Robledo. “I
thought it was great. First of all, there was
K-16 Dining Facility wins small garrison category competition
By Pfc. Im Jin-min
USAG-Y Public Affairs
K-16 AIR BASE — The K-16 Air Base
Dining Facility received the top score in
the 8th U.S. Army level of the Philip A.
Connelly competition Small Garrison
Category.
Army officials recognized that feat with
an Sept. 20 awards ceremony at the 8th U.S.
Army headquarters.
Eighth U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen.
David P. Valcourt especially thanked the
DFAC staff members.
“No other group of Soldiers and Civilians
influence our 8th Army Soldiers three times
a day like you do,” Valcourt said. “We truly
appreciate what you do everyday.”
The Connelly competition is the gold
standard for dining facilities worldwide.
Winners at the 8th U.S. Army level will
continue on to the Department of the Army
competition.
The K-16 Air Base DFAC has 23
employees and feeds more than 200 Soldiers
every day. Senior Yi Hwa-kyong said
preparing for the Connelly competition
was a long and difficult improvement of
the facility’s sanitation, food quality, menu
planning, serving, administration and
customer service.
“I personally think of this competition as
another kind of Super Bowl, one in which
I have been dreaming of winning for a long
time,” Yi said.
Yi explained that during the competition,
military exercises had left the facility with
only six Soldiers.
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Above: Retirees ap-
plaud Lt. Gen. Val-
court’s comments.
8th U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt speaks at the
Left: Guest Speaker
2007 Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 6. – Photos by David McNally
Col. Leana Fox,
Deputy Commander,
121st Combat Sup-
port Hospital, talks
about health care.
More than 325 retirees, guests and family members attend free break- Retirement Services Officer Jack Terwiel (left)
fast and information seminar at the Main Post Club Underground. and Al Chellis listen to the presentations.
the support from General Valcourt and also Robledo said he learned a lot from the dental cleaning.
the efforts of Retirement Services Officer briefings. “Soldiers gave up their time on a Saturday
Jack Terwiel. I don’t think he gets enough “The social security information was to come out and do this for us,” he said. “I
credit for all that he does.” invaluable,” he said. “Retire at 62 and you really appreciated it.”
Michigan Social Security Administration can lose a lot of money in taxes. There’s a big Guest Speaker Col. Leana Fox, deputy
Claims Examiner Tami Nelsen told the advantage if you wait until age 65.” commander for the 121st Combat Support
group what to expect from the SSA. Robledo also took advantage of the free See Retirees, Page 12
Garrison selects
top volunteers
By Sgt. Jung Jae-hoon
USAG-Y Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Garrison leaders selected the most
dedicated volunteers Oct. 3 at the
community Volunteer of the Quarter
ceremony.
To show appreciation for the
volunteers, more than 60 community
members participated in the ceremony.
The adult volunteer of the quarter
award went to 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Aviation Regiment volunteer Julie Climer.
Child and Youth Service volunteer Brian
McNett won the youth award.
Spc. Francis Beaver (left) Pvt. Mele Kava (center) and Pfc. James Wilden (right) enjoy a lively “I was very humbled and
lunch discussion at the K-16 Air Base Dining Facility. – Photo by Pfc. Im Jin-min overwhelming,” Climer said. She teaches
“It was difficult, but we made it through, such a rewarding result.” English once a week at a nursing school.
and we are proud,” she said. “We will strive “There’s a lot of work and planning that “It was an amazing experience.”
[to win] the final worldwide competition goes into this type of prestigious evaluation Climer said volunteering is the most
that will be held Oct. 30.” for being nominated for this prestigious rewarding thing to do next to raising
USAG-Yongsan officials have promised to award winning,” said USAG-Yongsan your children.
help the facility with interior renovations. Installation Food Program Manager Larry “Volunteering gives me the greatest
Customer Pfc. Lee Min-jae said he uses Graham. “It’s a big honor even to get joy,” Climer said.
the dining facility two to three times a to where she’s gotten. Their work and Brian McNett won his recognition
day. dedication is superb. by volunteering at the Hannam Teen
“I’ve been to some of the other DFACs “This dining facility is for the Soldiers,” Yi Center.
in the region and for its small size, ours is said. Our only goal is to provide maximum “I was surprised because I didn’t even
pretty good,” he said. “I’m not surprised quality service and comfort.” know that I was counted,” said McNett.
at all that we got first place because the Other 8th U.S. Army winners included “The teen center is a great place to have
employees work very hard and the facility Field Kitchen Category winner Camp fun; it is also good to help out while
has always had good service. It is because of Walker and Large Garrison Category winner you’re having fun.”
their continuous hard work that they had Camp Humphreys,
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Combined Federal
Campaign is here!
I
t is that time of year again. The
Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas
is underway.
Last year, the Yongsan Community
benefited directly from the generous support
of community members just like you.
In addition to the more than 2,000 great
organization and charities in CFC-O, there
is way for you to channel a contribution
straight into your own community through
“Family Support and Youth Programs.” The
FSYP option is a great way for you to give
back to the Yongsan community.
Overall, the 2006 CFC-Overseas
campaign raised more than $15.5 million
in assistance. Of that amount, $575,000 was
returned to military communities overseas
through FSYP.
At our garrison, we led U.S. Forces Korea
with a total of $12,131.71 returned to the
community through FSYP.
This year, I encourage you to reach deep
into your heart and make Yongsan a better
place by contributing to our FSYP. All
Festival
day and a super event.”
Deputy Garrison Commander Don
Moses said the holiday event wouldn’t have
been possible without the behind the scenes
work by MWR.
“They are the unsung heroes,” he said.
“For them, a holiday like this is really
another work day. We really want to thank
them for all that they do.”
“I think it was worth all the work we put
into this,” Farrulla said. “It gives me energy
to keep doing these programs. When I see
events like this, I know things are going
well.”
More than 380 photographs documenting
the day’s activities are available for viewing
online at the USAG-Yongsan Web site
(http://yongsan.korea.army.mil).
Retirees
Hospital told the retirees she was honored
to be in their presence.
“I pay tribute to you,” she told them.
“Thank you for your tremendous service
and for what you continue to do for our
country.”
Fox told the group about TRICARE
benefits.
“It’s all about access to care,” she said.
“We want to be your health care system of
choice.”
Fox said she would leave the group with
the hospital’s motto.
“Our mission, your health,” she said. “I
want to personally thank you for your selfless
service.”
Korea Retirement Services Officer Jack
Terwiel said he was satisfied with the event.
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“I would like to see more retirees with a
desire to get involved,” he said. “Instead of
complaining, if people get involved they can
get problems fixed. It’s about retirees helping
retirees,” he said.
Terwiel has spearheaded efforts to reach
out to Korean widows of U.S. military retirees
and help them to get through mountains of
paperwork.
Terwiel also runs a Web site for retirees in
Korea at http://www.rao-osan.com. Retirees
can sign up for a monthly e-mail newsletter
at the site.
Terwiel said a few dynamic individuals can
make a difference.
“I’m looking for someone to pick up the
baton and continue to help retirees,” Terwiel
said.
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October 12-18

Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Casey Rush Hour 3 Stardust The Kingdom The Kingdom The Game Plan Chuck and Larry Stardust
730-7354 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6:30 p.m. (R) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m. (PG13) 7:30 p.m.
Henry Resident Evil Resident Evil El Cantante Rush Hour 3 No Show No Show No Show
768-7724 (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Humphreys The Kingdom The Kingdom The Kingdom Bourne Ultimatum The Invasion The Invasion
Bourne Ultimatum
753-7716 (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m.
Hovey Stardust The Kingdom The Game Plan The Kingdom Rush Hour 3 Hairspray
The Game Plan
730-5412 (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.
Kunsan Heartbreak Kid Heartbreak Kid Rescue Dawn No Show No Show No Show Rush Hour 3
782-4987 (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG-13) 6 p.m.

The Kingdom — (Jaime Foxx,
Jennifer Garner) A team of U.S.
counter-terrorism investigators set
out to find the perpetrators behind
a deadly attack on Americans in a
Middle Eastern country. In order to
work through the bureaucracy and
cultural hostility, the team enlists
.a local police officer, but still finds
itself target for the terrorists. Rated R
(violence, language) 122 minutes
The Brave One — (Jodie Foster,
Terrence Howard) New York radio
host Erica Bain has a life that she
loves and a fiancé she adores. All of it
is taken from her when a brutal attack
leaves Erica badly wounded and her
fiancé dead. Unable to move past the
tragedy, Erica begins prowling the
city streets at night to track down the
men she holds responsible. Her dark
pursuit of justice catches the public’s
attention, and the city is riveted by
her anonymous exploits. But with the
NYPD desperate to find the culprit
and a dogged police detective hot on
her trail, she must decide whether
her quest for revenge is truly the right
path, or if she is becoming the very
thing she is trying to stop. Rated R
(violence, language, sexuality) 99
minutes
Resident Evil — (Milla Jovovich,
Oded Fehr)Alice, now in hiding
in the Nevada desert, once again
joins forces with Carlos Olivera
and L.J., along with new survivors
Claire, K-Mart and Nurse Betty to
try to eliminate the deadly virus that
threatens to make every human
being undead...and to seek justice.
Since being captured by the Umbrella
Corporation, Alice has been subjected
to biogenic experimentation and
becomes genetically altered, with
super-human strengths, senses and
dexterity. These skills, and more, will
be needed if anyone is to remain
alive. Rated R (violence, language,
nudity) 121 minutes
The Game Plan — (Dwayne ‘The
Rock’ Johnson, Roselyn Sanchez)
A story centered around a rugged
superstar quarterback Joe Kingman,
whose Boston-based team is chasing
a championship. A ‘serial bachelor’,
Kingman is living the ultimate fantasy:
he’s rich, famous and the life of the
party. But this dream is suddenly
sacked for a loss when he discovers
the 7-year-old daughter he never
knew he had--the product of a final
fling he had, years prior, before
parting ways with his young wife.
Rated PG (thematic elements)
107minutes
Stardust — (Claire Danes, Robert De
Niro) A young man named Tristan tries
to win the heart of Victoria, the beautiful
but cold object of his desire, by going
on a quest to retrieve a fallen star. His
journey takes him to a mysterious and
forbidden land beyond the walls of his
village. On his odyssey, Tristan finds
the star, which has transformed into
a striking girl name Yvaine. However,
Tristan is not the only one seeking
the star. A king’s four living sons – not
to mention the ghosts of their three
dead brothers – all need the star as
they vie for the throne. Tristan must
also overcome the evil witch, Lamia,
who needs the star to make her young
again. As Tristan battles to survive
these threats, encountering a pirate
named Captain Shakespeare and a
shady trader named Ferdy the Fence
along the way, his quest changes. He
must now win the heart of the star for
himself as he discovers the meaning
of true love. Rated PG-13 (fantasy
violence, risqué humor)
124 minutes

Long The Brave One No Show Bourne Ultimatum Who’s Your Caddy? No Show No Show No Show
721-3407 (R) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m.
Osan The Brave One The Brave One Heartbreak Kid Heartbreak Kid Heartbreak Kid Heartbreak Kid Stardust
784-4930 (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Red Cloud Resident Evil Rescue Down I Know Who Killed Bratz El Cantante No Show The Kingdom
732-6620 (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7p.m. Me (R) 6 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Stanley Rush Hour 3 Stardust Transformers Stardust No Show Heartbreak Kid The Game Plan
732-5565 (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 7p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.
Yongsan I Heartbreak Kid Heartbreak Kid Heartbreak Kid Rush Hour 3 Stardust Stardust Stardust
738-7389 (R) 8:30 p.m. (R) 8p.m. (PG) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Yongsan II Underdog Underdog Underdog Transformers Transformers Live Free or Die Hard Live Free or Die Hard
738-7389 (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Yongsan III Nancy Drew Nancy Drew Bourne Ultimatum Bourne Ultimatum Waitress Waitress
Nancy Drew
738-7389 (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
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Area I Worship Services What we want or what we need?

Protestant Services
Collective Sunday
Sunday
0800
0930
Memorial Chapel (Communion)
121 Hospital Chapel
We may not know what tomorrow
Sunday
Sunday
0930
1000
Hannam Village Chapel (Korean)
South Post Chapel will hold, but God has a plan for us
Sunday 1000 multi Purpose Trng Facility (Relying
on Christ in Korea) by Chaplain (Capt.) Glenn Palmer Boston Harbor, which meant that she and the seven
Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel 41st Signal Battalion other ships would soon run hard aground.
Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel But thanks to the watchful eye of Chief Petty Officer
Sunday 1100 Camp Stanley Chapel “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. He Pierce all the ships were redirected back inside the buoy
Sunday 1200 South Post Chapel (Gospel) who comes to me will never go hungry and he who and were able to make the proper course.
KATUSA Thursday 1830 CRC Memorial Chapel They did not get to pursue the course they wanted
believes in me will never be thirsty’” (John 6:35).
KCFA 2nd Tues. 1145 Memorial Chapel
A few years back I had the honor of giving the but the one they needed; lest they run run hard aground
3rd Tues. 1145 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Mass opening prayer at an awards ceremony for the and become stuck, unable to move forward, unable to
Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel outgoing commander of the United States Coast move ahead.
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel Guard Cutter “Tackle”, Chief Petty Officer David Folks, as a pastor and Chaplain I meet a lot of folks
Sunday 1700 Memorial Chapel Pierce. There is a story here. who are stuck. Sometimes we go the direction we want
Mon./Thrus./ instead of the one God wants in life and we end up
Fri. 1205 Memorial Chapel “God fills and meets our need for robbed of something precious, run hard aground, unable
Tues./Wed. 1205 121 Hospital Chapel to move ahead.
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel forgiveness, hope, comfort, change and We focus on what we want instead of what we need
Jewish
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
second chances daily.” We come to God and in the process our relationship with God and others
is often damaged.
with hearts and lives and arms outstretched. We need God. The Good News is that by God’s grace
Distictive Faith Group Services:
Episcopal Our identity in life is found in God. we receive the bread of life, that which we need. God
Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel fills and meets our need for forgiveness, hope, comfort,
United Pentecostal change and second chances daily. We come to God with
Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Chaplain (Capt.) Glenn Palmer hearts and lives and arms outstretched. Our identity in
41st Signal Battalion life is found in God.
Later Day Saints & Church of Christ: Call 738-3011 for in- God fills us and feeds us with grace and light and the
formation
power and presence of the Holy Spirit to lay down the
USAG -Yongsan Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt.Col.) James P. King (Staff Chaplain), The “Tackle” was named “Best Cutter” in the Coast old, to cling to the new and to be moved ahead.
james.p.king@korea.army.mil, DSN 738-3009 Guard and Chief Petty Officer Pierce was awarded a We don’t know what tomorrow holds but we know
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose, medal for his actions. It seems that one summer in that the one God whose character and nature are good,
adolph.g.dubose@korea.army.mil, DSN 738-4043 Boston, during a festival of tall ships, one of the tall just and loving, holds tomorrow; the one who doesn’t
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr. (Family Life Chaplain), ships was leaving Boston Harbor with seven other always give us what we want but who always gives us
leo.mora@korea.army.mil, DSN 736-3018 tall-masted ships following in her wake. However, the what we need. That is Good News! God be with you.
lead ship was on the wrong side of the buoy leaving

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The Woongbu Mask troupe perform a traditional comedic mask dance for the public in downtown Andong during the 2007 Andong Mask Dance and Folk Festival, Sept. 28 - Oct. 7. – Photos by Ronald D. Inman

Andong Mask Dance, Folk Festival captivates

A tour group from USAG Daegu recently enjoyed a day-long trip to the Andong Mask
Festival and 37th Andong Folk Festival. The festival featured cultural performances and
crafts from all over the world, including Russia, China, Japan, Bhutan, Indonesia, Turkey
and Thailand. The colorful sights and sounds of the day made it a memorable experience
for those who attended. For more on the Andong Mask and Folk festivals, see page 26.

Numerous examples of crafts and masks, over 200 food and vendor booths and music, dance and cultur-
al displays kept the crowds occupied during the Andong festival, and broadened their cultural horizons.

Performers with the Chinese dance group captured the audience’s imaginations with their energetic acts.
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Country stars bring MWR Events

Home for the holidays

Bombshel Stomp to
MWR has teamed up with U.S. Airline Alli-
ance to give one winner a chance to make
it home for the holidays. MWR organizes
—USAG-Y— the program annually to show Soldiers and
Civilians stationed in Korea their apprecia-

Flag Football
18th Med 20 41st Sig 24
Navy 28 524th 18
41st Sig 30 UNC HG 0
94th MP 40 524th 6
18th Med 22 Navy 0
F Co 2-2 Avn 44 HHC2-2 Avn 16
B Co 2-2 Avn 8 E Co 2-2 Avn 6
Tango Security 2 D Co 2-2 Avn 0
MWR/NCOA Bluedot Softball
Tourney
18th Med 13 Bad Boys 12
Humphreys 11 Hammers 10
Los Guzzlers 36 18th Med 3
Humphreys 18 Casey 5
Hammers 15 18th Med 0
Casey 10 Bad Boys 7
Los Guzzlers 13 Humphreys 11
Hammers 12 Casey 11
Hammers 6 Humphreys 5
Los Guzzlers 18 Hammers 14
Los Guzzlers won the tourney with the
Hammers finishing second
5 K Fun Run
242 participants ran in the Oct. 8 event
at Collier Field House
Company Level Soccer
The 2007 Eighth Army Company Level
Soccer Championships will take place
Oct. 25-27 at the Camp Walker Soccer
Field. Contact your local sports office
or DSN 725-5064.
Korean peninsula
tion. This is an on-line contest open to all
USFK ID card holders stationed in Korea.
MWR employees and their immediate fam-
ily members are ineligible. Entry forms are
available at http://mwr.korea.mil/ through
Oct. 24. The winner will be announced at
by Korea Region MWR the USAG Humphreys Spooky Hollow Oct.
31. You do not have to be present to win.
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation is bringing the country-duo, Bomshel, to tour the For information call DSN 723-3730.
peninsula October 24 - 28. The all-female band is known for their high-energy, entertaining
performances and hit songs, Bomshel Stomp and Power of One. Essay
Vocalist Buffy Lawson and fiddler Kristy O. began performing Tuesday nights at Tootsie’s The Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc. is committed to supporting
Orchid Lounge in Nashville, TN. Their huge success intrigued Curb Records, where they
the pursuit of education and higher learning
were given their own label Bombstomp Records.
as they award five $2,000 scholarships to
Bomshel Stomp was the girls’ third single release and an unexpected hit. The song was deserving high school seniors throughout
originally written as a joke for Kristy’s birthday. A copy of the CD was left behind at a the peninsula for the 2007-2008 academic
club and the owner played it, to a very satisfied audience. During the Summer of 2006, school year. Deadline for applications is
Bomshel Stomp became a popularly requested song on country radio. Oct. 18. For more information, contact
Power of One, the latest release, is featured in the movie Evan Almighty. Seoul American High School, Guidance
When asked what being a Bomshel means to the Bomshel girls, they have said, “A true Department – Mrs. Alice Mchan, 738-5263
Bomshel is a woman who aint’ afraid to go to the grocery store with no make-up, who or Dale Patterson at 010-3184-4577.
can hold her own around any man she’ll ever meet, and who realizes the true importance
A day of recreation
of chocolate and mashed potatoes!”
The Camp Humphreys Sports and Rec-
The group has opened for Montgomery Gentry, Andy Griggs, Jo Dee Messina, Brad reation Program offers a day of fun and
Paisley, Chris Cagle, and Billy Currington. games at the Eagle Dome and Swimming
The concert is brought to you by MWR. All performances are open to ID card holders Pool tomorrow. The event will feature free
and are free of charge. For more information, contact your local MWR Entertainment food, a 3-on-3 basketball, dodgeball, mini-
Office or DSN 723-3749. soccer, dominoes and spade tournaments.
Schedule for performances in Korea: Bring a battle buddy and have some fun!
Oct. 24 Camp Hovey, outside the CAC, 7p.m.; Oct. 25 Camp Humphreys, Gym, For more information, call Mr. Rodgers at
721-2515 or Mr. Sheppard at 721-3473.
7p.m.; Oct. 26 Yongsan Garrison, Collie Field House, 7p.m. ; Oct. 27 Camp Casey,
Hanson Field House, 7p.m. ; Oct. 28 Camp Walker, Gym, 7p.m.

Boxing
The 2007 Eighth Army Boxing Cham-
pionship will take place on Oct. 20 at
the Camp Carroll Fitness Center. Ad-
mission to watch is free of charge. Call
DSN 725-5064.

Combatives
All Soldiers, KATUSAs, D.O.D. and
Civilian contractors (No P3 profiles).
Classes are held every week from 8
a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday at the
498th CSSB Combatives Gym, Bldg.
S151, Camp Carroll, Area IV.
For more information, contact 498th
CSSB, S3 at 765-8637/1026 or 010-
4697-1555 or visit the 498th CSSB
website at http://19esc.korea.army.
mil/498th_CSSB/Home.htm

TaeKwonDo
The 2007 Eighth Army TaeKwon Do
Championship takes place tomorrow,
2007 at the Camp Humphreys Physi-
cal Fitness Center. Competitions will
include Blue, Red, and Black Belt Cate-
gories. Weigh-ins begin at 10AM while
competition begins at 1PM. Admission
to watch is free of charge.

Korean/American Softball Tourney

The will be a softball tournament at
Camp Humphreys Soldiers Park start-
ing at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Players from
Camp Humphreys, Suwon, Wonju and
local Korean softball teams will com-
pete. The bus departs Camp Eagle at Vocalist Buffy Lawson and fiddler Kristy O. will perform for Army audiences throughout the peninsula during October. Bombshel is the latest
7 a.m. musical group to visit Korea through Military Welfare and Recreation Entertainment, which arranges top-notch performances in MWR facilities
year-round. — Photo Courtesty of MWR.
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Air Defense Artillery warfighters

duke it out during combatives
by Pfc. Gretchen Goodrich
35th Air Defense Artillery Public Affairs Office
“You’re struggling too much!” hollered
Staff Sgt. Heath Dickson, “Relax, relax,
relax.” The Soldier relaxed and threw his
leg over the instructor, grasping him in a
head lock. Even though this is the Soldier’s
second time coming to the combatives class,
the instructors aren’t going easy on him.
They all know the benefits of learning
this fighting skill, and they all understand
how important it is for every Soldier to know
the basics of combat fighting.
“What are you going to do if your
weapon doesn’t always work- run?”
asked Spc. Lawrence Ranches, a human
resource specialist with Headquarters and
Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense
Artillery, and level one instructor. “No,
you’re going to engage the enemy.”
“It can be useful in a real life scenario if
you don’t have your weapon,” said Sgt. Jared
Hinsley who works in supply with HHB,
35th ADA Bde.
Combatives is defined as the hand-to-
hand combat engagement between two or
more persons either with weapons such as
knives, sticks or projectile weapons that can’t
be fired or without anything.
It’s the basic fighting skill that all soldiers
are required to know according to Army
Regulation 350-1.
But it’s no easy feat. For some, the
idea of fighting someone else without a
weapon might scare them, especially if
they are relying simply on their weapon.
Combatives helps to instill courage and
self-confidence in the Soldier, according to
the Army Study Guide website.
“Most people who come to the class
continue or get scared and quit,” said
Ranches.
“We’re not there to hurt people or
embarrass them, we’re here to teach.”
The thing to keep in mind, Ranches
says, is that everyone at some point is a
beginner.
Ranches recalled his first time of being
put up against an instructor who came at
him throwing punches and his goal was to
close in on him.
“I thought to myself, ‘I don’t want to
get hit again’ and after that I went back,”
said Ranches.
One of the tactics the class uses to show
the students that it isn’t a deadly class is that
they actually choke-out volunteers.
After about two seconds, the person
comes back, in a bit of a daze, but alive.
It proves a crucial point to those who are
afraid.
“It helps to show them that they won’t die
from it,” said Ranches. But you might get
hurt. Recently, a student in the course broke
his arm during the class, but the soldier still
Spc. Lawrence Ranches leaps over Sgt. Jared Hinsley in an effort to ensure Hinsley has no way
intends on coming back.”
of escaping from his grip. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Grethen Goodrich.
“We really take our time with you,”
added Ranches. The class does a lot of one- “A lot of people think it’s power and On top of that, in a combat situation,
on-one teaching with individuals of various strength, but it’s not,” said Ranches. “It’s Soldiers won’t know who they are up against
levels and helps the students to become knowing what to do in different situations.” all the time.
certified to actually teach combatives. Even though Ranches isn’t viewed as having “When we get to Iraq, you’re going to
Another benefit of taking this class is that much power because of his size, he is able fight whoever is against you; you don’t get
it helps to instill other principles besides self- to use his speed against someone larger than a choice who you fight in the real world-a
confidence and courage into soldiers such him he said. man or a woman,” said Nicholas
as being mentally calm, having situational “Never underestimate your opponent,” Combatives hasn’t been around forever.
awareness and agility, according to Army said Ranches. It wasn’t officially part of the Army until
Field Manual 3-25.150. And that includes women. Even though 1995 when the commander of the 2nd
“During my first match, I panicked, but this class only has one woman in it who Ranger Battalion ordered a new type of
you learn how to control yourself, you learn attends weekly, it’s something that even the martial arts to be used within the battalion.
how to think outside the box,” said Pvt. female Soldiers should know. Matt Larsen, who headed up the team to
Patricia Nicholas, an air defense tactical “I want to know that I can take out find a the new training method, took the
operations center operator with HHB, 35th people bigger than me,” said Nicholas. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu form of martial arts and
ADA Bde. “Being a girl -- it is scary to go against a guy brought it to the Army because it was easy
When faced against someone else fighting but you learn to control that fear.” to learn, had a competitive form and was
you, it may be hard to not keep your “You learn more with guys because they proven effective in the arena of hand-to-
composure and win, especially if the person have muscles that you don’t and weight that hand fighting, according to the Modern
is bigger than you. you don’t,” said Nicholas. Army Combatives website.

October declared Community Alert: Hot Water Outages

DVP month at USAG Humphreys – There are hot water outages scheduled for residents in the

USAG Humphreys
USAG Humphreys Garrison
Commander Col. John E.
Dumoulin, Jr. signs the proc-
lamation officially declaring
October 2007 as Domestic
Violence Prevention Month.
Looking on is Camille Jack-
son, Family Advocacy Pre-
vention Specialist for Army
Community Services. This
year’s theme is: “Army Strong
is Family Strong.” ACS has
several activities planned dur-
ing October including work-
shops. — U.S. Army photo by
Bob McElroy.
700 Area Buildings for October and November from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in order to
replace domestic hot water lines.
The following is the outage schedule for all affected buildings:
Oct. 15, 2007 Zone I – 726, 733, 734, 741, 742,
743, 744, 753, 754, 755
Oct. 17, 2007 Zone I – 726, 753, 754
Oct. 23, 2007 Zone I – 734, 741, 742
Oct. 29, 2007 Zone I – 744, 755
Nov. 2, 2007 Zone II – 745, 746, 747, 748
750, 751, 752
Nov. 8, 2007 Zone II – 746, 747, 752
Nov. 16, 2007 Zone III – 749, 756, 758, 759,
760
There should be sufficent hot water available in each building. For more
information, please contact Mark Cunningham at DSN 753-6613.
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News & Notes

CDC Teacher Needed
Child and Youth Services, Child Devel-
opment Center is currently looking for a
qualified teacher to teach brand new Pre-
Kindergarten class, ages 4-5. Hours will be
from 8 a.m - 5 p.m with classroom hours
being 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Salary is $13.12-
$15.69 per hour. Great benefits package,
including medical, dental, 401K and COLA.
Qualifications: Possess and maintain one
of the following: Child Development Associ-
ate, Army School Age Credential (Boys and
Girls of Club America) or Army Practicum,
Possess AA degree with major emphasis
in childcare. Preferred: Possess BA/BS
degree with a major emphasis on ECE, El-
ementary Education, Child Development,
Home Economics or Special Education.
Jared Collins, USAG Humphreys American Elementary School Spanish teacher, and Pepe use students’ birthdays to teach kindergartners num-
Home School Notes bers and months in Spanish. The eventual goal is that students would have access to Spanish language education from kindergarten through
Beginning this year, command sponsored 12th grade. — Photo By Diane Hobler.

HAES students learn

families who choose to home school their
children will not receive financial support
if DoD schools have availability. There is
also no longer a representative for home
schooling families. The Area III School Li-
aison Officer would like to hold a workshop

foreign language skills

to bridge this gap on Oct. 20, from 1 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. Topics of
discussion will be: community wide home
school programming, type of support need-
ed and creating a Parent Co-Op. For more
information call 753-8274 or e-mail SLO at

¡Viva Español! . . .
Sunghyae.lingg@korea.army.mil. puppet, Pépe, to help the children learn.
Collins says the children feel comfortable trying out their new
Korean-American One-Heart Festival vocabulary when talking with Pépe.
Korean-American One-Heart Festival will by Diane Hobler As they are learning Spanish, HAES students benefit in a
take place Oct. 20-21 at the Anjeong-ri
HAES Librarian variety of ways. Research shows that learning a second language
Shopping Mall in front of USAG Hum-
phreys walk through gate. There will be
In the halls of Humphreys American Elementary School, voices supports cognitive development and mental flexibility, improves
free food and performances for the USAG ring out in the morning, “Hello,” “Good Morning,” and “Hola.” understanding of the first language and fosters appreciation for
Humphreys community. The opening cere- Wait a minute . . . Hola? other cultures.
mony will be at 3 p.m. There will be a draw- That’s right, foreign language in the elementary school, or FLES, In the future, DoDEA plans to extend the FLES program into
ing contest for U.S. and Korean students. has begun at HAES. fourth and fifth grades, then further into the middle school.
Traditional Korean dancers and B-Boyz will Kindergartners through third graders participate in three 30 The eventual goal is that students would have access to Spanish
also perform during the festival. minute Spanish lessons per week. language education from Kindergarten through 12th grade. If
FLES Teacher Jared Collins, who has taught Spanish in many you would like more information about what the K-3 students are
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certification. There are tests offered for IT, for the Spanish language and Hispanic culture while growing up From there you can choose your child’s grade level and see what
HR, and many other skills. The testing cen- in California and later living in Argentina. is being taught. At HAES, Collins has noticed the students are very
ter is located at the Area III DOIM in Bldg. He shares his enthusiasm with our students by reading books enthusiastic about what they’re learning, parents are excited about
1272, Room 112. The center will be avail- in Spanish, singing Spanish songs, playing vocabulary games and the program, and teachers are enjoying learning Spanish along with
able for testing M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. To using a variety of other teaching methods. their classes.
schedule an exam call 754-3608. Perhaps most importantly, he brings his Spanish-speaking ¡El programa de FLES es maravilloso para nuestra escuela!
Gongju City and Steering Committee
53rd Baekje Cultural Festival
Gongju City and the Steering Committee
for the 53rd Baekje Cultural Festival want
to invite Soldiers, Civilians and Family
members to its festival Oct. 13 at Buyeo-
county, Gongju city, Chungnam Province.
The festival is about a two hour drive south
of Garrison Humphreys. Transportation to
and from and lunch will be provided free
of charge. This will be a good opportunity
for community members of Garrison Hum-
phreys and Area III to explore the Korean
culture.

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The 343rd Support Center, USAG Hum-
phreys, is seeking Soldiers interested in
continuing to serve in the U.S. Army Re-
serves. For more information call Richard
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America’s Day for Kids celebration

Morning Calm Weekly, USAG-Humphrey’s
common pages or the News & Notes sec-
tion, call 754-6132, 8847 or 8598. You can
also e-mail all of your information to andre. Approximately 35 children and several parents gathered at the USAG Humphreys Child Developement Center for food, face painting
butler@korea.army.mil. and fun during this year’s Americas Day for Kids. The children received T-shirts along with other giveaways. The event was sponsored
by the American Forces Spouses Club. — Photo By Candace Godfrey.
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35th participates in soccer tournament
by Pfc. Gretchen Goodrich
35th Air Defense Artillery Public Affairs
Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery,
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, competed in the first
annual Korea-U.S. Military Forces and Government
Friendship Soccer Tournament at the Pyeongtaek Public
Stadium Sept. 21.
The tournament featured teams from Pyeongtaek City
Hall, Pyeongtaek Police Department, Republic of Korea
169th Infantry Regiment and HHB, 35th ADA Bde.
During the first match, the 35th ADA Bde., team
played against the Pyeongtaek City Hall team. Despite
the defensive efforts of the officers, enlisted and KATUSA
Soldiers comprising the 35th ADA Brigade Team,
they suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of the older, more
experienced Pyeongtaek City Hall team
“One of the great benefits of play-
ing sports is that it unites people
and brings us closer together
both on and off the soccer field.”
Col. James H. Dickinson
35th ADA commander
“The Korean team was way more skilled than we
were,” said Pfc. Clinton A. Smith, a signal support
systems specialist with 35th ADA Bde.
“They were very quick despite their apparent age.”
Following the tied game between the ROK 169th
Infantry Regiment and the Pyeongtaek Police Station,
the 35th ADA Bde. Soldiers were invited back onto the
field to join with their Korean military counterparts to
form a combined military team.
The ROK-U.S. military team played a friendly
scrimmage match against the ROK combined City Hall
and Police Station Government team.
“It was interesting playing alongside the Koreans
because there was a communication barrier, but it was
still really fun,” said Smith.
Despite the language barrier, the Soldiers assisted
the ROK military team in making two goals, tying the
Remembering the Past as we Build the Future
Anjung-ri: The new English spelling of the name is Anjeong-ri
by Bob Frace
USAG-H Army Community Services
For more than 57 years, the citizens of Anjun-ri, South
Korea have been our closest supporters. But how much
do we know about the village and its people?
Anjung-ri is a small village in the Pyongtaek area and
has about 40,000 citizens. It is a town of local business
owners and farmers. Prior to the U.S. presence in Korea
the area, now USAG Humphreys, was occupied by
Japanese forces. They used the original airfield for pilot
training.
The village was made up of small farm huts that
supported the local rice fields. Then with the build up of
U.S. forces during and after the Korean War it began to
develop. The United States military at USAG Humphreys
was its major customer and businesses began to flourish
because of the military use. The village continues to build
the infrastructure needed to support the community
and to support the future transformation of USAG
Humphreys.
“The village of Anjung-ri has seen many changes over
the years, but it always supported the U.S. Forces here in
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game 2-2.
“One of the great benefits of playing sports is that it
unites people and brings us closer together both on and
off the soccer field,” said Col. James H. Dickinson, 35th
ADA Bde. commander.
“The 35th ADA Bde. works closely with Pyeongtaek
civilians, and it’s important to keep close ties between
Korea and will continue to support them in the future,” said
Kim Ki Ho, Anjung-ri K-6 Merchant’s Associationspresident
and a native of the village.
Anjung-ri is a community that is going through a
transformation -- much like USAG Humphreys. Many modern
western style homes have been constructed. Village officials
have upgraded internal electrical and power sources as well
as the community’s roads and buildings. Community leaders
are also working to improve the downtown area adjacent to
the Humphreys installation walk-thru gate by building better
facilities. For many years the village has endured changes, but
one thing it hasn’t done is lose sight of the U.S. and Korean
friendship. Daily, local villagers are seen talking to Soldiers and
Family members. They also organize events for Humphreys’
community members. And most of all, natives enjoy the
common bonds shared with Soldiers, Families and Civilians of
the U.S. Military. Even during civil demonstrations in the area,
the Anjung-ri community rallied in support of U.S. Forces. They
know and understand the true meaning of the words Katchi
Kapshida “We Go Together.” As you get out during your tour in
Korea, take the time to stop in a shop or store to meet and greet
the local community folks. This is our community too.
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The entire HHB, 35th ADA Bde., team poses for a team photo
before the start of the game. (Left) Spc. Michael A. Macias,
a food service specialist with HHB 35th, ADA Bde, fights for
the ball against a member of the Pyeongtaek City Hall dur-
ing the Korea-US Military Forces and Government Friendship
Soccer Tournament. — U.S. Army Photos By Pfc. Gretchen
Goodrich.
the two because both work to protect and better the
local community.”
“We’re learning how to be a team,” said Pvt. Theresa
S. Acfalle, a human resource specialist with HHB, 35th
ADA Bde., and a spectator at the event.
“The entire community relations event helped to show
the Soldiers how both groups are a team because they
had to work together on the field.”
“Another great benefit of playing sports together is
that both civilian and military personnel will realize that
we are not separate in our goals in serving our fellow
nations, but a group of people who benefit when we
work together in achieving these common goals,” said
Dickinson.
The tournament ended with a catered buffet of
traditional Korea food for the players and spectators with
music provided by a ROK military band.
Even though an overall winner was not declared, the
true victory was a tournament bringing two different
cultures together in a friendly contest.
Americans and local villagers pose for a photo in the
Anjung-ri downtown shopping area. — U.S. Army
Photo By Peter Yu.

Public proclamation at Daegu affirms
importance of domestic abuse prevention
USAG Daegu Deputy Garrison Commander William E. Christman signs the proclamation
declaring October 2007 Domestic Abuse Prevention Month on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the
USAG Daegu headquarters building, Camp Henry. — US. Army Photo By Ronald D. Inman
by Cpl. Na Kyung Chul
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY — Values begin and
end in the family. As children, people learn
values; as parents, they transmit them. But
when families are wrecked by violence and
abuse, values are corrupted.
Domestic violence is a crime against all
Playgroups, Emergency Placement Care need you
by Ronald D. Inman
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
USAG DAEGU — Parents and children
at USAG Daegu now have increased
options, thanks to two expanded programs
at the garrison.
In the first program, playgroups at Camps
Walker and Carroll will begin Oct. 16, and offer
children under 5 and their parents a chance
to meet new friends and share experiences.
Both playgroups will meet Tuesdays from
10:30 a.m. until noon, Walker’s at School-
Age Services and Carroll’s at the Child
Development Center.
“Many parents in this area stay home
and care for their children,” said Tiana
Marratta, New and Expectant Parent
Services coordinator. “Therefore, they don’t
send them to preschool. The playgroups are
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family members, but its saddest victims are
children. Seventy percent of children living
in violent homes are themselves physically
abused or seriously neglected.
When children witness abuse, or are
abused, they are seeing, hearing and learning
about violence. They learn that the people
you love most may hurt you, that living in
fear is normal, and that violence is the way to
designed so the children have a place to go
once a week to learn social skills and receive
cognitive development - and just have an
outlet, a way to be with other children. Their
parents can also network and meet other
parents with young children, and have some
adult conversation.”
Marratta has been with Army
Community Services for just three weeks,
but brings a wealth of experience with her
to the position. She holds a degree in Early
Childhood Education, has spent the last
12 years directing preschools and taught at
Department of Defense Dependent Schools
(DoDDS) for three years.
“Kids need social interaction just like
adults do,” continued Marratta. “We have
quite a structured hour and a half for them
- they’ll be doing singing and dancing, arts
and crafts and they’ll also have some free
handle conflict. As they learn, a generational
cycle begins in which children grow up to
be victims and abusers as adults.
To stop that cycle, Army Community
Services (ACS) hosted a proclamation
ceremony Oct. 3 in front of the United
Sates Army Garrison Daegu Headquarters
building on Camp Henry.
Following opening remarks by USAG
Daegu Family Advocacy Program Manager,
Gladys Colon-Algarin, three Daegu
American School students received
awards for the Purple Ribbon Art Contest
from USAG Daegu Deputy Garrison
Commander, William E. Christman,
Courtney Jackson, School Age Services
(SAS), Katherine Quigley from SAS, and
Hazel Sizon from Youth Services won first,
second and third prize, respectively. Their
art will be displayed at the Commissary
on Camp Walker throughout the month
of October.
“Children are most often affected
by domestic abuse or violence,” said
Colon-Algarin. “We just want children
to understand the meaning of the purple
ribbon and know how to deal with it when
they face domestic abuse.”
The color purple symbolizes the bruises
women have sustained at the hands of their
abusers. The purple ribbon originated nearly
two decades ago in scattered communities as
a visible gesture of support for survivors and
victims of domestic violence. Today, it has
become one of the most widely-recognized
symbols.
The history of the purple ribbon is
somewhat unknown. However, over the
last 20 years, it has come to symbolize
courage, survival, honor and a commitment
to ending domestic violence. Domestic
violence programs and shelters across the
U.S. use the purple ribbon to raise awareness
about the issue. By wearing a purple ribbon,
anybody can convey a powerful message:
there is no place for domestic violence.
Christman signed the proclamation
following the awards ceremony.
“It’s a little different way from other
playtime. It’s designed to build their social,
motor and cognitive skills while they’re
having fun. And, again, it’s great for the
parents as well, because they get out of
the house and hopefully meet some other
parents and form some friendships.”
The second program, Emergency
Placement Care, is a critical program
- especially since, according to Marratta,
there are currently no families to provide
emergency placement care for children in
the Daegu area.
“Most people are familiar with the
term ‘foster care’, and that’s what the EPC
program is,” explained Marratta. “We
hope we never have to use the EPC, but
unfortunately it does happen - and right
now there are zero families on the list to
provide placement. If something were to
happen before we are able to establish the
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areas to proclaim it in front of the public,
officially,” said Colon-Algarin. “Signing the
proclamation in front of the public means
that a more powerful message can reach
many more people than just signing it in
the office.”
There are two options for domestic abuse
reporting.
With restricted reporting, abuse
information will be disclosed only to
Victim Advocate, Family Advocacy Program
Manager and Health Care Providers. Victims
will be eligible to receive medical care and
victim advocacy services. It is intended to
give adult victims additional time to receive
information and support, in order to make
informed decisions about reporting the
domestic abuse. There is no command or
law enforcement involvement and it does
not trigger the investigative process.
Unrestricted reporting is for victims of
domestic abuse who want to pursue an
investigation of an incident of abuse. It
allows victims to receive medical treatment,
a forensic examination, advocacy services,
clinical counseling, pastoral counseling and
protective services.
For more information about domestic
abuse prevention, call USAG Daegu’s ACS/
Family Advocacy Program at 768-8129.
program, then there’s a possibility that these
children, if they were to be removed from
the home, would have to be placed off-post
into a Korean family’s home, which could
be very uncomfortable , due to the language
barrier.”
According to Marratta, an orientation
for anyone interested in the EPC program
will be held Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the ACS
building on Camp Henry.
After a five-step certification process,
a background check will be conducted
on aplicants, Marratta said, followed by
training in CPR and first aid.
“It’s a long process, but it’s very important
and much needed in the area,” Marratta
emphasized.
For more information, call 768-8090, or
visit EPS in the ACS building, across from
the Housing Office on Camp Henry.
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KATUSA Basketball Program
2007 Daegu Area Company Level KA-
TUSA Basketball Program features pre-
season tournament Oct. 29 - 31 and
league Nov. 6 - 30 at the Kelly Gym on
Camp Walker. The entry deadline is Oct.
24 and coaches meeting is 12 p.m., Oct.
26 at the Kelly Gym office. For informa-
tion, call Mr. Kim or Ms. Chong at 764-
4225/5217.
Playgroups
Army Community Services’ New and Ex-
pectant Parent Services offers two play-
groups for children five years old and under
and their parents beginning Oct. 16. The
purpose of the playgroups is to help de-
velop childrens’ social, cognitive and motor
skills, while at the same time offering their
parents the chance to talk to other parents
in a mutually supportive environment. Both
playgroups will meet every Tuesday, from
10:30 a.m. until noon. At Camp Walker, the
playgroup is located at Student-Age Ser-
vices, and on Camp Carroll, the playgroup
will meet at the Child Development Center.
For more information, call EPS at 768-
8090 or stop by their office at ACS, across
from the Housing Office.
Halloween Costume Party
Better Opportunities for Single and unac-
companied Soldiers (BOSS) holds the Hal-
loween Costume Party 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Oct. 26 at the Henry’s Place on Camp
Henry. There will be several kinds of foods,
a raffle, door prizes and prizes for the best
costume. For information, call Sgt. Eboni
Whitfield at 764-4426.
Garage Sale
Hangook Spouse Association will hold a
Garage Sale from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Oct.
20 at the Kelly Gym on Camp Walker. For
information, call Mrs. Cannon at 018-372-
7419 or Mrs. Monbleau at 010-2660-2104.
Pumpkin Carving contest
Enter your pumpkin for a chance at a
great prize and show off your creativity
and Halloween spirit. The contest entry
submission deadline is Oct. 22 and all
the entries will be displayed from Oct. 22
- 31. The award ceremony will take place
at 6 p.m., Oct. 31. For information, call the
Camp Walker Community Activities Cen-
ter at 764-4123.
Tour enjoys Andong Mask, Culture Festival
by Ronald D. Inman
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
ANDONG, KOREA — USAG Daegu
community members had an exceptional
opportunity to immerse themselves in global
culture and experience the art, crafts, music
and food of Korea at the 2007 Andong Mask
Festival and 37th Andong Folk Festival, held
Sept. 28 – Oct. 7.
For 10 days, visitors to the festivals were
at the epicenter of thousands of years of
cultural refinement, as dance troupes, artists,
musicians and craftsmen demonstrated their
arts for all to see and enjoy.
“It was a very nice experience,” enthused
tour member Leo Burruel, as the group
made their way back to Daegu on buses
provided by USAG Daegu’s Morale, Welfare
and Recreation. “I’ve been in Korea for
almost seven years, and this is the first
time I came to this festival. It was truly an
experience. There were a lot of things to
look at – especially the Korean folk dancing
and masks. I also enjoyed the Chinese
dancers.”
Performers from Bhutan, China,
Indonesia, Japan, Russia, Thailand and
Turkey treated the gathered crowds to
their nation’s unique arts, ranging from
singing, dancing, music and plays to
demonstrations of everything from harvest
techniques to funeral ceremonies. The
entire city of Andong was involved, as some
demonstrations took place on the festival
grounds, while others, such as mask dancing
demonstrations, took place in downtown
Andong. Other sites around the city enticed
festival-goers with entire streets of food
vendors, the promising smells of delicious
Bulgogi, Korean beef, and Jjimdak, steamed
chicken, wafting through the air.
After departing the bus at the festival
grounds, the USAG Daegu tour group
was immediately swept up in the sheer
variety of activities the festival had to offer.
It didn’t matter whether they were adults,
children, or somewhere in between – there
was something for everyone.
Young children created their own masks,
painting them in a variety of bright colors,
then adding multicolored glitter to come
up with their own unique designs, which
they donned and showed off for the festival
crowds. Just a few steps away, others made
their own traditional Korean-style wide-
brimmed hat – the Gat -, enjoyed Korean
puppet shows or checked out the variety of
colorful masks created by other kids which
lined the festival route.
Older kids played a variety of carnival about to leave, but is grateful he caught this
games, danced along with Korean ‘B-Boy’ year’s festival.
acts, and enjoyed musical performances at “The people were welcoming, the weather
the outdoor performance stage. cooperated and I enjoyed the variety,” said
The Mask Theater was one of the most Harris of the day. “We had a real good
time.”
popular attractions at the Festival, as
regular and frequent performances were If you missed the Andong Mask
held there. After taking in one of the many and Culture festivals, don’t despair. The
performances, attendees headed to the 200- Association of the United States Army
plus food and vendor booths lining the rear invites the USAG Daegu community to the
of the festival grounds for a literal taste of Kyeongju Cultural Expo, Oct. 20. The first
Korean culture. 40 seats will be free. The trip includes a visit
Regardless of what they chose to do, to the Gyeongju National Museum, lunch
those who attended the festival were able at a Korean Bulgogi restaurant and tour of
the Expo site, as well as many exhibitions.
to enjoy it at their own pace.
Sgt. 1st Class Terrance Harris, 19th For more information, or to sign up, call
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Mr. Chong at 768-6907 or e-mail him at
has been in Korea for almost a year, and is Chongy2@korea.army.mil by Oct. 18.

Bass Fishing Tournament

The Bass Fishing Tournament will be held
from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oct. 20 at Chang-
chuk Reservoir. Departure is 4 a.m. from
the Camp Walker commissary, cost is $50
per person including transportation, regis-
tration fee, and all-you-can-eat BBQ with
drinks. Register at Camp Walker CAC and
Camp Carroll CAC by Oct. 16. First, sec-
ond and third place will receive $500, $300
and $200 as prizes. For more information,
call Camp Walker CAC at 764-4123/4440
or Camp Carroll CAC at 765-7484.

Kyeongju World Culture Expo 2007

Kyeongju City invites DoD personnel to
the Kyeongju World Culture Expo 2007,
Sept. 7 - Oct. 26. Thirty countries are
participating under the theme, “The Light
of a Thousand Years, Window to a Thou-
sand Years.” Trip is Oct.20, 9 a.m. - 6
p.m. Register at Camp Walker CAC by
Oct. 18. For more information, call Camp
Walker CAC at 764-4123.

(From left) Rachel Inman and Bianca Bahena, both 6, proudly show off the masks they’ve just created at the Andong Mask and Culture Festival.
Many such booths were available for children to try their hand at traditional Korean crafts. — U.S. Army Photos by Ronald D. Inman
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Lobeto assumes command of 19th ESC, Mason departs

by Pfc. Dana R. Pugh purposefully lead this diverse and talented held at the Evergreen Community Club
19th ESC Public Affairs group of 19th ESC Soldiers who impact following the ceremony where attendees
every unit on the Korean Peninsula in a met and welcomed the new commander
CAMP WALKER – The Commander tangible way from the ‘Z to the Sea. Over and Mrs. Lobeto.
of the 19th Sustainment Command the past year this sustainment command
(Expeditionary) Brig. Gen.(P) Raymond team has accomplished the unimaginable…
V. Mason said farewell to Korea during his These troops get it done,” said Valcourt. (Right) Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt, Eighth Unit-
Change of Command ceremony Oct. 4. Valcourt also said that he was sad to see ed States Army, right, passes the 19th ESC
Mason served as Commanding General the Masons depart, but has utmost trust unit colors to incoming commander Brig. Gen.
of the 19th ESC since Oct. 2006. and confidence that Lobeto will lead 19th Xavier P. (Max) Lobeto, left, as Brig. Gen. (P)
He will assume Command of the ESC Soldiers in their mission to be ready to Raymond V. Mason, outgoing commanding
8th Theater Sustainment Command in fight logistics tonight and win both quickly general, center, looks on. — U.S. Army Photo
Hawaii. and precisely. By Cho Pong-Sung
“Let me close by expressing my most Attending Korean dignitaries included
sincere thanks to each of you for your Mr. Park Bong Kyu, Deputy Mayor of (Below) The 19th ESC command group hon-
friendship and for standing shoulder to Daegu City, Mr. Lee Chul Woo, Deputy ors the arrival of the official party during a
shoulder here in freedom’s frontier,” said Governor, Kyongbuk Province, and Dr. Cannon Salute — U.S. Army Photo By Cpl.
Mason Noh Dong Il, President of Kyongbuk Suk, Kyung -Chul
Incoming Commander, Brig. Gen. Xaiver National University. A short reception was
P. Lobeto recently served in Washington,
D.C., as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for
Strategy and Integration, G-4/5/7, Office
of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, United
States Army.
“Standards and discipline will be our
watchwords as we leverage ‘Joint Logistics’
from the Sea to the DMZ. We will continue
to work closely with the ROK Army as well
as the communities in which we live and
work,” added Lobeto.
8th Army Commanding General Lt.
Gen. David P. Valcourt officiated the
ceremony which showcased inspection of
troops, colors forward and pass in review
to an U.S. military and Korean audience
of over 500.
“ The Masons were sent here to

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Combined Federal Campaign: Making a world of difference

by Samuel G. Hudson
USAG Daegu Public Affairs

C A M P WA L K E R — Command
Sgt. Maj. Patricia A. Keit, USAG Daegu
Command Sergeant Major, was the
first Area IV person to give to the 2007
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) during
a celebration Oct. 1 at the Camp Walker
Base Exchange.
CFC, established in 1961, is the world’s
largest, most successful annual workplace
charity campaign, with more than 300
CFC campaigns throughout the country
and hundreds more internationally to help
raise millions of dollars each year. CFC is
the only campaign authorized to solicit and
collect contributions from federal employees
in the workplace.
During the 2006 Combined Federal
Campaign, 1400 donors in Area IV raised
over $139,000, according to Keit. This
year’s goal is to raise $25,000.00 more
than last year’s amount, according to
Jeremy M. Berenschot, USAG Daegu’s
CFC representative. If a person can’t find
a specific organization to contribute to but
wants to provide a monetary contribution
contact your command CFC representative (From left) Dawn M. Mathis, Military Personnel Division site manager, Command Sgt. Maj. Patricia A. Keit, USAG Daegu Command Sergeant
and they will assist you. Not naming an Major and Jeremy M. Berenschot, USAG Daegu Human Resources Personnel Services Specialist, cut a ceremonial ribbon to start the 2007 Area
organization allows your money to come IV Combined Federal Campaign during a celebration at Camp Walker’s Base Exchange. — U.S. Army Photo By Samuel G. Hudson
right back to Area IV MWR Family
Support Youth Programs, said Berenschot. can be found online at www.cfcoverseas. support eligible non–profit organizations able to contribute during the annual drive.
Supporting the CFC is vital to over 1700 org, you may also set up your contribution that provide health and human service Every company has CFC representatives.
Non-profit charity organizations around online as well. Pledges made by Federal benefits throughout the world. “No money is too little when it comes to
the world. A listing of the non-profit civilian, postal and military donors during Nearly four million federal employees contributing to the quality of life of our
organizations that you may contribute to, the campaign season (Sept. 1 - Dec. 15) and military personnel around the world are Soldiers and Families,” Keit said.

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