JANUARY 14, 2011

JANUARY 14, 2011 • Volume 9, Issue 13 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil

‘Ready’
for All
Hazards
Garrisons in Korea boast
robust emergency plans
By Russell Wicke
IMCOM Korea Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrisons

in Korea are better equipped and more
prepared for crisis than almost any
other U.S. Army garrison worldwide
according to emergency operations of-
ficials at the Installation Management
Command Korea Region.
The All Hazards Plans in Korea are
not only robust and intricate, they are
well practiced and proven because
of the numerous and consistent real-
world events Korea faces every year,
said Anthony Allen, IMCOM-Korea
Emergency Operations Center supervi-
sor and Korea Region emergency man-
agement coordinator.
Inclement weather is the most com-
mon hazard on the peninsula. Allen
suggested that while most geographic
regions are vulnerable to specific lo-
cal disasters, Korea is subject to a wide
Nearly 200 ditched bicycles variety of potentially-nasty natural
hazards. “In the [North American]
northeast there are snow storms, in

face eventual demolition the southeast it’s hurricanes,” said Al-

len. “There are tornados [and flooding]
in the Midwest and earthquakes on the
Pfc. David Karns, a military policeman from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, west coast — but all these hazards are
tags a bike with an abandoned bicycle notice during an unregistered bike roundup at Camp Red Cloud Jan. 5. Military po- common in Korea.”
lice have found nearly 200 abandoned bicycles to date in the Red Cloud area. In the past two weeks they have tagged every In fact, in the last quarter the IM-
bicycle with the appearance of abandonment at Warrior Country installations to ensure garrisons keep a clean appearance, COM-Korea EOC activated at least
three times because of weather, includ-
and to encourage compliance with U.S. Forces Korea bicycle registration policies. To find out what happens to tagged bikes,
ing Typhoon Kompasu, Yongsan’s flood
or how to reclaim a bike, read the full story on Page 6. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
— See ALL HAZARDS, Page 2 —

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The Morning Calm

Published by
Installation Management Command Korea
Commanding General/Publisher:
Brig. Gen. David G. Fox
Editor: Russell Wicke
Layout Assistant: Sgt. Park Kab-rock
USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Hank Dodge
Public Affairs Officer: Kevin Jackson
Staff Writers: Pfc. Mardicio Barrot, Pfc. Jin Choe
USAG-YONGSAN
Commander: Col. William P. Huber
Public Affairs Officer: Dan Thompson
CI Officer: Jane Lee
Staff Writers: Cpl. Kim Hyung-joon,
Pfc. Choe Yong-joon, Pfc. Hong Moo-sun
USAG-HUMPHREYS
Commander: Col. Joseph P. Moore
Public Affairs Officer: Lori Yerdon
CI Officer: Steven Hoover
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Cold-weather comes with risks
Gen. Fox: You are our most
valuable asset, be safe
while celebrating MLK
By Brig. Gen. David Fox and
Command Sgt. Maj. David Abbott
IMCOM Korea Leadership
YONGSAN GARRISON — On
Nov. 2, 1983, President Ronald Rea-
gan signed legislation establishing the
third Monday of January as a national
holiday to celebrate the birth and life
of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King,
the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize recipient,
was an avid civil rights leader. His ac-
tions helped ensure the passage of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting
Rights Act of 1965.
As we celebrate Dr. King’s birthday
and legacy, let’s make safety a top pri-
ority. January is Korea’s coldest month
with temperatures sometimes falling
well below zero. Cold weather inju-
ries are a high risk this time of year.
Private vehicle, or POV, accidents
continue to be the leading category of
fatalities across the Army. During fis-
cal year 2010 the Army experienced 114
off-duty Class A POV accidents result-
ing in 115 fatalities. Driving conditions
during the winter months may change
rapidly and without warning; snow,
black ice, rain and fog are threats not
to be taken lightly during this time.
Increased holiday traffic and extended
hours of darkness also increase driving
risks. Ensure that your POV is “winter-
ready” to operate in extreme weather
conditions.
Commanders, Division Chiefs,
Noncommissioned Officers, and first-
line Supervisors will emphasize Com-
posite Risk Management to reduce
risks and prevent accidents. Ensure
all assigned Soldiers and Civilians
have completed the training required
by the IMCOM Korea Winter Safety
Campaign (OPORD 10-256). Pre-
holiday safety briefings will stress the Brig. Gen. David Fox, IMCOM Korea com-
importance of trip planning, changing mander, speaks at an assumption of com-
weather conditions, the risks of speed- mand. — U.S. Army photo by Russell Wicke
ing and driving too fast for road con-
ditions, alcohol, and driving fatigue. the Combat Readiness Center website,
Drivers are responsible to ensure all https:/Icrc.army.mil.
passengers are wearing seat belts and You are our most valuable asset.
small children are properly secured in Safeguard yourself, your Family and
an approved child safety seat. Com- friends as we celebrate the life and ac-
manders will ensure Soldiers use the complishments of Dr. Martin Luther
risk assessment tool (TRiPS) found on King Jr. x

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ALL HAZARDS from Page 1
and the recent excessive snowfall. And although weather is
the most frequent cause of EOC activation, it’s not the only
cause. Just in the past year South Korea was twice the target
of hostilities: the sinking of the Cheonan in March; and the
recent artillery attack on Yeonpyeong Island in November.
“Because of weather and potential hostilities we have
learned, practiced and exercised,” said Allen, “so we are
ahead of the game compared to [continental U.S.] garrisons.”
The average CONUS garrison stands up an installation op-
erations center about once a year, compared to Korea’s aver-
age of at least twice a quarter. This, he added doesn’t include
the scheduled exercises, which cover more than 30 catego-
ries of crises – from flooding to terror attacks and even war.
But there’s another element that gives IMCOM-Korea gar-
risons an edge over others. Each time a garrison on the pen-
insula experiences a crisis, an after-action report is shared
with the other garrisons in Korea. The lessons-learned from
reports are noted and adjustments are made in all areas.
Another notch in IMCOM-Korea’s All Hazards belt is the
EOC’s rapid response to a new regulation that published
in March 2009, which requires all garrisons to mirror the
procedures of the Department of Homeland Security and
Federal Emergency Management Agency. This regulation di-
rects garrisons to be prepared to respond to crises in stages,
according to Harry Parent, IMCOM Korea acting G-3. For ex-
ample, when a situation at one garrison exceeds the level of
ability for local management, the regulation includes pro-
cedures for elevating the issue to the next higher authority,
said Parent. This kind of plan pools together all the assets
on the peninsula. For example, if high winds at Garrison
Humphreys resulted in numerous downed power lines, and
there weren’t sufficientpublic works crews to clear debris
and restore power quickly, crews would be diverted from
Workers clear Yongsan Garrison roads just hours after Typhoon Kom-
pasu struck Sept. 2. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Richard Canfield
unaffected bases to assist Garrison Humphreys.
When this new emergency management regulation was
released in March 2009, every garrison around the world
was given 24 months to implement the program. According
to Allen most garrisons began implementation after about
12 months. But Parent said Korea Region “began imple-
mentation immediately.” The regulation’s draft came out
in 2007, he said, and IMCOM Korea aggressively pursued
the required changes and adjustments long before others –
with proven success.
“This program was tested with Typhoon Kompasu,” said
Parent; a crisis which affected multiple garrisons in the re-
gion. “Not everyone can be satisfied immediately, so we take
our priorities from the senior commander,” he said. Garri-
son commanders then coordinate their garrison efforts to
mediate damages, with the goal of preserving life, property,
and mission readiness. Large hazardous events require the
support of tenant organizations, Soldiers, Civilians, and
Family members. Responses may include direct support
from tenant organizations, while all events require main-
taining communication with the community at large.
“With the typhoon we had [primary] roads cleared with-
in two hours,” said Allen – an impressive feat considering
more than a thousand trees were blown over on Yongsan
alone, and hundreds more at Garrisons Red Cloud and Hum-
phreys. Allen said clearing roads after such a storm nor-
mally takes days. He attributed much of the success to the
forward-leaning posture of the All Hazards Plan. In the past,
for example, during a large snowfall garrisons would stand
up the installation operations center when the roads be-
came impassable. But Allen pointed out that during the last
snowfall Yongsan activated the IOC as soon as snow began to
fall. The result was that workers and equipment were ready
and available to clear roads when they became impassable.
But even the best All Hazards Plan can benefit from its
community, said Allen. Individuals can help by being reason-
ably prepared for crisis. He said that each family is required
to keep a bag with three days worth of essential items for
Noncombatant Evacuation Operations. This bag can be used
for any crisis, providing it is restocked after use. Parent also
encouraged the community to pay attention to garrison
facebook pages, AFN Radio and command channels infor-
mation so they’ll know what’s expected during crises.
“In case of emergency, we need the trust of the communi-
ty in order to be more effective,” Allen said. “We want people
to know we’ve got their back.”
Ultimately, he added, when the community has faith in
the garrison’s emergency response, the recovery time tends
to be much quicker and more efficient. In Korea, this has
become business as usual. “We have a proven track record,”
said Allen. x
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Police Blotter
The following entries were ex-
cerpted from the police blotters
the previous week. These entries
may be incomplete and do not
imply guilt or innocence.
USAG Red Cloud
Assault and Battery; Conduct
Unbecoming of an Officer: Vic-
tims 1 and 2 were involved in a
verbal altercation with a female
lieutenant which turned physi-
cal, when the LT slapped both
victims with an open hand. Vic-
tims 1 and 2 declined medical at-
tention. Upon arrival of Military
Police, the LT was uncooperative,
stating she was a civilian and re-
sisted apprehension. She was ap-
prehended and transported to
the Casey PMO, where an odor of
an alcoholic beverage was detect-
ed emitting from her person. She
was not administered a portable
breath test due to her asthma,
but due to her level of intoxica-
tion, she was released to her unit
with instructions to report the
USAG-Casey PMO at a later time
where she was advised of her le-
gal rights, which she waived ren-
dering a written sworn statement Treasure 1:
East Gate
admitting to the offense.

USAG Yongsan
Drunken Operation of a Vehicle:
Subject was operating a private
vehicle at Gate 10, and an odor
of an alcoholic beverage was
detected emitting from his per-
son. He showed symptoms of
intoxication including watery
eyes, slurred speech and unsure
balance. The subject agreed to
perform a series of field sobriety
tests, which he failed. He was ap-
prehended and refused an legal
blood-alcohol test. He was ad-
vised of his legal rights, which
he invoked. This case is closed
pending further evidence that
would warrant its reopening.
USAG Humphreys
Traffic Accident with serious In-
jury of a Korean National: Inves-
tigation revealed a subject oper-
ating a private vehicle and struck
a pedestrian in a crosswalk who
was attempting to cross the
road. The victim sustained seri-
ous head injuries, a fractured
nose and ankle. Damage to the
subject’s vehicle consisted of a
broken left front headlight and a
shattered windshield. Investiga-
tion continues.
USAG Daegu
Assault and Battery: Unknown
subject approached victim and
struck him repeatedly in the face
and body with a closed fist near
the downtown taxi stand adja-
cent to Sumduk KNP Box, Dae-
gu. The victim sustained injuries
consisting of bruising and minor
swelling to his eyes. He was lat-
er transported to USAG-Daegu
(Walker) clinic by his unit for
further evaluation. The victim
rendered a written sworn state-
ment attesting to the incident,
was processed and released to his
unit. Investigation continues.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off–post events and activities
Samcheong-dong
Samcheong-dong Walkway is
known for its famous art galleries, cof-
fee shops, restaurants, wine bars and
craft shops.
Another charm is the small shops or
boutiques.
In Samcheong-dong everything is
about presentation. Every shop has its
own unique style inside and outside.
There aren’t too many shops around
the area (but all of them are worth vis-
iting), so visitors can take their time
and enjoy the quiet calming neighbor-
hood with its nice hanok-style restau-
rants and art galleries.
Samcheong-dong is not the busiest
shopping districts of Seoul. It’s very
quiet and less commercial than other
notable shopping districts.
There is also a really nice small
flower shop, which adds spirit and
freshness to the whole area. In fact,
some people claim the shopping expe-
rience around Samcheong-dong can
very well turn into a calming therapy
of sorts. The area is a mix and match of
Korean traditional and modern places,
and is dominated by small boutiques.
All the stores carry their own unique
styles: vintage, retro, hippie, romantic,
classic chic.
There are also many bags, shoes
Source: http://www.seoulselection.com; www.korea.net, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
Heunginjimun is one of the two largest fortress
gates in Seoul. The original Heunginjimun was
constructed in 1398 A.D. and was rebuilt in 1869.
Its name means East Gate, and was one of the
four main gates during the time when the city was
surrounded by fortress walls. The gatehouse is a
two-story building of a type only found here and at
Namdaemun (South Gate). To get there, take the
Subway Lines 1 or 4 to Dongdaemun Station, Exit
7. — High dynamic range photos by Russell Wicke
and jewelry stores that carry distinc- manual typewriters or a former presi-
tive and trendy pieces. When spring dent’s family photographs, but flea
arrives a lot of the shops will carry the markets are nevertheless always bus-
key pieces of the new season. tling with curious shoppers looking for
Prices range from reasonable to fun and a good deal. While Paris has
high-end, but visitors who pay cash its St. Toine flea market and England
can get a small discount. its Portobello market, Seoul has the
If all the shopping and walking gets Seoul Folk Flea Market. The market
you tired, there are plenty of restau- has its origins in the Hwanghak-dong
rants, coffee shops or tea houses with flea market of the early 1950s. In 2003,
delicious food, beautiful views and the flea market was forcibly moved to
garden seats. Dongdaemun Baseball Stadium when
Samcheong-dong is best ap- the Cheonggyecheon was restored.
proached via Exit 1 of Anguk Sta- When the City slated the stadium for
tion, Line 3. Walk in the direction of demolition for construction of a new
Gwanghwamun Gate and swing a right central park, the market once again
at the Dongsipjagak Intersection. Keep moved, this time to Sinseol-dong. Re-
walking until you get to the street. The opened on April 26, 2008, the Seoul
stores have different operating hours Folk Flea Market breathes the typical
but many of the shops open around adventurer spirit. It consists of more
11 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. than 900 booths selling everything
from craftwork, decorative stones and
Seoul Folk Flea Market specialties from different regions to
An old gramophone, LP records, adult toys, electronics, food courts,
film cameras and typewriters. An clothing and old music records. It is
award and a badge that must have open between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m and
adorned someone’s chest at one time, located just one hundred meters from
a flute, and a harmonica. Once loved the Hwanghakgyo Bridge, which spans
by their owners and forgotten for many the Cheonggyecheon (Subway Line 1
years, all these things are now on dis- or 2 to Sinseoldong Station, Exit 9 or
play in Seoul Folk Flea Market’s show 10)
window. Inquiries: 02-2232-3367
People may not need old cameras, http://pungmul.seoul.go.kr
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Vision is key to success

By Col. William P. Huber
Yongsan Garrison Commander

YONGSAN GARRISON — On
Jan. 16, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan
will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. He was a vital figure
of the modern era. His lectures and
dialogues stirred the concern and
sparked the conscience of a genera-
tion. The movements and marches he
led brought significant changes in
the fabric of American life through
his courage and selfless devotion. His
devotion and charismatic leadership
gave direction to thirteen years of civil
rights activities. MLK’s vision of free-
dom and equality for all inspired men
and women, young and old, in this na-
tion and around the world.
Vision is the key to the success of
any organization. Every now and then,
organizations need to review mission, — Col. William P. Huber —
vision and goals and adjust fire on how
to get the job done. It’s our goal to a history of excellence. Our vision is to
build relationships based on trust and continue living up to the standards of
confidence through open communica- the Army Communities of Excellence
tion with all of you as customers and competition. How we get there is a
stakeholders. I want Yongsan com- matter of reviewing our strategic plan,
munity members to be satisfied with applying our values and engaging on
living and working at the garrison. We each front. We need to continually ask
are truly committed to that end. ourselves are we doing the right things,
Why does USAG Yongsan exist? are we doing things right and what are
The garrison brings vital life sup- we missing?
port services to a community of I am happy to report to you that
about 17,000 American Servicemem- USAG Yongsan has a plan that guar-
bers, Civilian Employees, their Fam- antees success. Our strategic plan-
ily Members, contractors and retirees ning is just a start. We will improve
serving in the Republic of Korea. These quality of life in the Yongsan com-
services include emergency first re- munity through hard work and good
sponse, public works, such as utilities management practices, and continue
and roads, child care services, trans- to design and develop processes that
portation and housing, to name a few. make Yongsan a great place to live and
There are 179 installations in the work. As always, your input is desired
Army today. For three years in a row, and valued. Please use ICE or call the
USAG Yongsan earned the title of commander’s hotline at 738-3484. You
“Army Communities of Excellence,” deserve the best home possible for all
making it one of the top three organi- the great work you do. USAG Yongsan
zations of its kind in the Army. We have is truly the “Army’s Home” in Seoul. x

FDA Recalls ‘Exchange Select’ alcohol pads

DALLAS – The Food and Drug Ad-
ministration issued a recall to all lots
of alcohol prep pads, swabs and swab-
sticks manufactured by Triad Group.
The products have been recalled
due to concerns about “potential con-
tamination of the products with ... Ba-
cillus cereus.” They are merchandised
under the “Exchange Select” label at
various Army, Air Force, Marine Corps,
Navy and Coast Exchanges as well as
Veteran’s Canteens.
The FDA said it issued the recall
“out of an abundance of caution” as use
of contaminated alcohol prep pads,
swabs or swabsticks “could lead to life- shoppers who previously purchased
threatening infections, especially in at- Exchange Select alcohol prep pads,
risk populations, including immune swabs or swabsticks are advised to re-
suppressed and surgical patients.” To turn recalled product at their nearest
date, the FDA said it has “received one Exchange or Canteen for a full refund.
report of a non-life-threatening skin For more information go to
infection.” All affected products have http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/
been removed from shelves. Military ucm239219.htm. x
JANUARY 14, 2011 USAG RED CLOUD
Spc. Jesse Jamoralin serves a Soldier a plate of “green” and “amber” coded foods from the Thunder Inn Dining Facility at Camp Casey Jan. 11. The green foods –baked chicken
and broccoli – are lowest in calories and fat and highest in fiber and the amber choices – egg noodles and a roll – are moderate in calories, fat and fiber. The Go for Green
Program, which uses traffic signal colors, is designed to help Soldiers choose foods that will boost their performance and improve their health. — U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jin Choi
2ID aims to fuel Soldiers’ performance
By Cpl. Jin Choi
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD – Beginning
Feb. 1, Soldiers eating in 2nd Infantry
Division dining facilities will find
making healthy choices to turbo-
charge their tactical performance
easier thanks to a new “traffic light”
system of labeling food selections.
Called the “Go for Green” program,
the green-amber-red color coded
placards above each food choice on the
serving line, is based on nutritional
guidelines developed at Fort Benning,
Ga., in 2007. The World Class Café at
Camp Hovey was the first 2ID dining
facility to open a low-calorie serving
line with better nutritional food
choices in September.
The program is designed to help
servicemembers easily identify foods
associated with the three categories
and better good nutritional decisions.
Casey Elementary School 7th grader
Mirae Heo, daughter of Yun Heo, U.S. Army
Garrison Red Cloud Directorate of Public
Works chief, was one of 10 finalists in the
Casey Elementary School Geography Bee.
— U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
The shifting emphasis from providing
patrons information about calories, fat
grams and carbohydrates for each item
to a green-amber-red scale makes it
easier for patrons balance their meals
and eat healthier at a glance.
Green food items are those lowest
in calories and fat and highest in fiber
such as baked chicken and broccoli.
Amber foods are moderate in calories,
fat and fiber. Red foods are those
highest in calories and fat and lowest in
fiber such as hamburgers and French
fries. These are generally referred to
as “comfort” foods and are typically
found on the short order menu.
“The goal is to encourage Soldiers
to choose more green foods and eat
yellow and red only on an occasional
basis,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3
Erica Nowells, food service technician
for the 2nd Infantry Division.
“The Army must treat its Soldiers
as tactical athletes to improve not only
Casey crowns first Geography Bee champion
By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY — “The Red River
crosses into Texas from what other
state?” asked Brent Abare, Geography
Bee host and U.S. Army Garrison Casey
deputy to the commander.
“Oklahoma,” Jessica Jones, a 6th
grader from Casey Elementary School,
confidently replied. With that correct
answer she won first place in the
Geography Bee at the Camp Casey
Movie Theater Jan. 5. Finishing second
and third were Julie Jacobson, 8th
grade, and Kimberly Perry, 6th grade.
The preliminary rounds began with
200 students from grades four through
eight until the 10 most knowledgeable
were left for the school-level final.
Questions are provided by the
National Geographic Society. The
contest is designed to incite student
interest in the subject and increase
public awareness of geography.
Jones will take a test in March,
which will be administered by Casey
Elementary School teacher, for the
right to advance beyond the peninsula-
wide competition. If she wins at that
physical training, but also to get them
make the right nutritional choices to
prepare them for the battlefield and for
life, so they need to eat like athletes.”
Thunder Inn on Camp Casey was
the second 2ID dining facility to open
a low-calorie serving line and while it’s
still new to Soldiers they understand
the intent and see the benefit.
“I tried to order mostly from the
green menu,” said Pvt. Mecelroy
Christopher, Headquarters and
Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion,
38th Field Artillery Regiment, who
admitted to gaining 20 pounds last
year. “You should not gain weight in
combat so this program will influence
Soldiers like me.”
The program isn’t just a big change
for the Soldiers who eat there. Staff Sgt.
McKinstry Ivey, Thunder Inn Dining
Facility manager, said the shift from
fried foods to healthier baked foods
has made food preparation easier and
level she’ll take one more test for the
opportunity to compete in the National
Geography Bee finals in Washington,
D.C. May 24-25.
At stake for the national winner is
$25,000 toward college tuition, a $500
cash prize and a trip to the Galapagos
Island.
Jones was enthusiastic about the
competition and the opportunity to
advance.
“I’m so excited about the chance to
go D.C. to represent Warrior Country
and possibly win these prizes,” Jones
said. “I was nervous during the
competition today because I didn’t
study as much as I wanted to, but I’m
going to study 10 times harder for the
next step in the competition.”
Jones said her favorite subject is
art, but that her fascination with
geography makes it fun.
“I’ve always been interested in
knowing about what different areas
there are in the world and that’s why
I’m really excited about the chance to
go to the Galapagos Islands,” she said.
She’ll not be undertaking the
challenge alone. Jim Franklin, a social
studies teacher at Casey Elementary
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less time-consuming for her staff.
She likes the Go for Green program
and is eager to see it implemented
through the division.
“I want to have all 2ID dining
facilities on the same page as far as
nutrition and encouraging Soldiers
to have better eating habits,” she said.
“This program will enable Soldiers
to make better dietary decisions and
improve their health.”
While Nowells said all 2ID dining
facilities will open low-calorie serving
lines by the end of the month, efforts
to promote the “Go for Green” began
Dec.15 when brochures and posters
were distributed throughout Warrior
Country. Armed with an easier to
understand traffic light system of
nutritional information, Soldiers
throughout Warrior Country will soon
have the fuel they need to increase
their performance on the battlefield
and all aspects of their lives. x
School and the Geography Bee
coordinator, said he will be studying
with her for the next competition.
“Jessica’s a really smart competitor,”
he said. “She beat out nearly 200
students just to make it to the top
10 and still had enough knowledge
and mental endurance to take
the competition by storm. That’s
incredible!”
Franklin said future rounds of the
competition will be very competitive,
but he’s excited for Casey Elementary
School’s representative.
“I know that the competition will
be very intense and chances to win
are slim, but we at Casey school feel
as if our kids are brilliant and they will
shine in anything they do,” he said.
While this is the first year the
school has opened its doors, Franklin
said they are making great strides
preparing their students for success in
life.
“We teach our students to be leaders
and that’s what our students have been
showing us day after day,” he said.
All that remains to be seen is Jones
the leader will also be called national
champion. x
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News & Notes Military police begin Area I bicycle roundup

Filling Station Hours
The filling station at Camp
Red Cloud has returned to its
normal operating hours: 10 a.m.-
6 p.m., Monday through Friday
and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
through Sunday.
MLK Jr. Birthday Celebration
The Camp Casey Community
Activity Center will host a
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Celebration from 6-9 p.m., Jan.
14. The buffet dinner is $5 for
adults and children over 8 years
of age. The event includes an “I
Have a Dream” speech contest,
entertainment and door prizes.
For more information, call 730-
4601.
CYSS Coed Basketball
Child, Youth and School
Services will hold registration
for coed basketball for children
ages 5-11 from Jan. 15-March 5.
Registration for children ages
12-17 will be held Jan. 15-March
19. Children must have a
current sports physical. CYSS
registration can take up to 30
minutes and the fee is $40 a
child. For more information and
an appointment, call 730-3628 or
732-8902.
School Closed
Casey Elementary School
will be closed Jan. 17 to observe
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For
more information, call 730-6444.
Dining Room Closed
The Redwood Dining Room
in the Warrior’s Club at Camp
Casey will be closed Jan. 17-18 for
kitchen renovations.
By Kevin Jackson
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD — Military
Police have spent the past two weeks
tagging abandoned and unregistered
bicycles on Warrior Country
installations.
The tagging and confiscation
program is intended to ensure
the installations maintain a tidy
appearance and that owners comply
with U.S. Forces Korea bicycle
registration requirements, said Capt.
Tide Gile, operations officer in the
Provost Marshal Office at Camp Casey.
Gile said an estimated 165
unregistered and abandoned bicycles
were tagged on camps Casey, Hovey
and Red Cloud between Jan. 3-5
and the number may approach 200
once the tagging is completed on the
remaining installations by Jan. 14.
The military police identify
abandoned bicycles as those that are
rusted, have flat tires or are otherwise Pfc. David Karns, a military policeman from Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Division Special Troops Battalion, completes an abandoned bicycle notice — DD Form
not in proper working condition.
Registered bicycles in disrepair were 2504 — during an abandoned and unregistered bike roundup at Camp Red Cloud Jan.
also subject to being tagged and 5. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
confiscated.
The military police will begin provide the military police with the permanently affix to the bicycle frame.
collecting bicycles from their tagged make and model of the bicycle and the When the owner out-processes
locations the end of February. Owners location from which it was confiscated. through the Pass and ID Office, a search
will then have 60 days from that date to The owner will then be given a of the database will be conducted and
visit the Provost Marshal Office, Bldg. specific number of days to register the the bicycle will be de-registered if the
S-2353, at Camp Casey to claim them. bicycle with their respective Pass and owner is taking it.
Gile said the PMO is being lenient Identification Office and return to the Bicycles remaining in the
holding the confiscated bicycles for 60 2ID PMO with proof of registration. impound lot after the 60-day period
days. To register a bicycle on a Warrior will be turned over to the Defense
“A lot of people don’t know that they Country installation, the owner must Reutilization and Marketing Office for
need to register them…” he said. “That submit USFK Form 33-E, Military disposal.
will give people an opportunity if they Bicycle Registration, to the Pass and For more information about the
are on leave or whatever to come in and ID Office. The owner’s information bicycle cleanup program, contact the
claim and register their bicycles.” will then be entered into a database PMO at 730-4415/4417. x
To claim a bicycle, the owner must and a numbered decal will be issued to

Power Outage
There will be power outages
across Camp Casey Jan. 19.
Bldgs. 2126, 2127, 2139-2144 will
be affected from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bldgs. 650, 712, 2151, 2153, 2161,
2213, 2362, 2369, 2402, 2412 A+B,
2413 A+B, 3014, 3015 and 3028
will be affected from 8-8:30 a.m.
and 2:30-3 p.m. Bldgs. 2218, 2361,
2373, 2401, 2403, 2407, 2408,
3003, 3004, 3005, 3007, 3008,
3013, 3017, 3018, 3025, 3030-3032,
3036 from 8-8:30 a.m. and 2-2:30
p.m. For more information, call
730-3732.

Water Outage
There will be a water outage at
select areas on Camp Casey from
8 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 21 to replace
a fire hydrant and connect new
water lines to the existing line at
Bldg. 551. The affected buildings
are 501, 509, 527, 533, 536, 544,
555, 563, 566, 567 and 1715. For
more information, call 730-3732.

Commissary Hours
Effective Jan. 24 the Camp
Red Cloud Commissary will be
open on Mondays and closed on
Agreement addresses explosive ordnance protocol
Wednesdays. The commissary Col. Hank Dodge, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud commander, and Lt. Col. Shin Young-suk, commander of the 56th Ammunition
hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Battalion in Pocheon, exchange a signed copy of an explosive ordnance agreement executed at Camp Red Cloud Dec. 17. The
agreement ensures proper handling and disposal of explosive ordnance. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
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Cowboys’ cheerleaders deliver high-energy gift

By Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
USAG Red Cloud Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY — It was a Christmas

gift delivered to the troops by the USO
just in the ‘nick’ of time and the Soldiers
weren’t the only ones thankful.
“Over the Christmas holiday, I
experienced my 3rd and final, yet
memorable, USO tour to Korea!” said
Crystal Trevino, a 25-year-old Dallas
Cowboys Cheerleader in her blog
on the group’s Web site Jan. 5. “Each
year has given me the opportunity to
share warm love and cheer with our
deserving military troops overseas,
and that is rewarding in itself.”
The Cowboys cheerleaders began
touring with the USO in 1979 and gave
performances at Army and Air Force
bases throughout South Korea Dec. 23-
29. They performed in front of nearly
600 Soldiers and family members in The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders host a pushup contest for a chance to win a DCC swimsuit calendar during their performance at
Carey Fitness Center Dec. 25. Camp Casey’s Carey Fitness Center Dec. 25. – U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mardicio Barrot
“We’re here for you guys,” said
Mia Greenhouse, a 19 year-old Dallas their cowgirl hats and danced to Jessica Following the performance, the Camp Bonifas, Red Cloud Garrison,
Cowboys Cheerleader in her second Simpson’s “These Boots are made for cheerleaders spent an additional 40 Camp Stanley, Camp Hovey and also
year. “We really appreciate what you do Walking.” minutes taking pictures and signing at Camp Casey’s USO. They also gave
and we want to show you guys that we In the midst of several dances, they autographs for their adoring fans who a cheerleading clinic for more than 50
love our Soldiers.” broke into a sultry rendition of Eartha patiently waited in a line that wrapped children at Camp Casey.
Spc. Dwayne Duncan, Headquarters Kitt’s “Santa Baby.” around the gym. The performance also left
and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army “My favorite part of the performance “It was a really fun night,” said an indelible impression of the
Garrison Red Cloud, was pleased. “It’s was the singing,” said Pfc. Jerrell Duncan, a 31-year-old Bristol, Pa. cheerleaders and gave them Christmas
a good feeling to know that they care Cuyler, a light-wheeled mechanic from native. “I’m just really glad to know that gift they may not long forget.
about us enough to come spend their the 55th Military Police Company. we are appreciated and thought about “I’m grateful for all of my
Christmas with us,” he said. “The two girls who sang for us had while we serve over here. They didn’t opportunities with the USO,” Trevino
The cheerleaders showcased a really beautiful voices.” have to come over here on Christmas said. “I have a deeper appreciation for
variety of talents – not the least of The cheerleaders actively engaged to spend their holiday with us but they our brave military troops who sacrifice
which was the ability to dance to the Soldiers throughout their did. That alone is a gift in itself.” and dedicate their time to serve our free
country, rock ‘n’ roll and hip hop performance. Three Soldiers joined In addition to the main country, not only because I married an
music equally well without missing them on stage to dance. Several other performance, the 12-person Dallas admirable active duty U.S. Air Force
a step. The enthusiastic audience of troops were matched against each Cowboys cheerleaders’ show girl team pilot, but also because of my once in a
primarily Soldiers caught their second other in a push-up contest for a DCC broke up into smaller groups earlier lifetime experiences in Korea as one of
wind when the cheerleaders donned swimsuit calendar. in the day for mini-performances at America’s Sweethearts.” x

Blacksmiths hammer 2-9th Infantry for title

CAMP CASEY — Above, Daniel Jenkins from the 70th Brigade Support Battalion Blacksmiths
wrestles a rebound away from 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment defenders during the 2010
Holiday Basketball Tournament championship game at Carey Gym Dec. 30. The Blacksmiths
battled back from a 19-18 halftime deficit to win 44-39 and finish the tournament undefeated.
Right, Blacksmiths’ Antonio Battle scored a game-high 18 points, including this dunk, and
Andrew Johnson and Andre Wilburn chipped in six points each for the victors. Antonio Pate
paced the 2-9th Inf. with 17 points. The 70th BSB defeated the 4th Battalion, 7th Cavalry
Regiment; the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment and the 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry
Regiment en route to the championship. — Courtesy photos by Jeffrey Rivers
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 USAG YONGSAN
JANUARY 14, 2011
5 Senses of Seoul - Naked Truth
Soldier experiences a bit of inner peace and calming cleansing at the spa
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Af-
fairs
YONGSAN GARRISON - I
am a mysophobe. In layman’s
terms that means I have a
pathological fear of germs and
try to avoid contamination at
all cost. On a daily basis I usu-
ally wash my hands an average
of 35 to 40 times a day, some-
times washing my hands ten
times within an hour.
To an outsider this may
seem a bit obsessive but I can’t
help feeling nothing is ever
clean enough. In the mean-
time, setting aside my fear for
a day of pampering I decided
to visit the day spa of Yong-
san Dragon Hill with my close
friend Sharonda.
The Dragon Hill Spa & Re-
sort, squeezed in the bustling
neighborhood of Yongsan-
gu next to iPark Mall, is a
charcoal sauna infused with
an oak fragrance created by
heating with traditional tech-
niques. The spa offers a sweat-
ing room, open-air bath (if
you’re brave enough to dare
the cold), seawater bath, salt
room, swimming pool and a
health center. I’ve never been
to a spa so the thrill of being
pampered was intoxicating as
I looked on.
After changing we walked
downstairs to enjoy all the
A water fountain bubbles in the lobby of the Yongsan Dragon Hill
Spa, Dec. 19. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
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“Y
to our bodies. It was wonder-
ful... enough said. The whole
treatment itself took about
40 minutes so by the time we
had to get up we were covered
in sweat, our knees buckling
ou could take your own larger towel or as we attempted to wake our-
robe if you want to, but you will have to drop it selves from our euphoria.
I lingered for a moment
to get the scrubs or to get into the pools. You will trying to hold onto my 40
see little kids in there scrubbing their mom’s or minutes of ecstasy. I was
proud of myself; I survived my
grandma’s backs. What I’m trying to say is that first spa experience. Next time
it very quickly feels normal to be in your birth- though I want to try the baths.
That will take all my strength
day suit! though to not go into a coma
— Kory Tatum Sato
from my mind thinking about
USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan all the germs that water can
carry.
services the facility had to of- by Doctor William Alexander bit expense to the average Joe In the end the trip was
fer in the female wing. As soon Hammond in 1879 when de- – and with rates starting at worth the drama. Leaving
as I turned the corner I could scribing a case of obsessive- 110,000 up to 230,000 Won per the facility I could already
feel the room begin to spin. I compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment, the Dragon is defi- feel the hipbath working it’s
began to hyperventilate - my exhibited in repeatedly wash- nitely in the realm of a luxury magic through my system as
chest feeling like it was going ing one’s hands. I was hoping indulgence. I walked down the street feel-
to explode because I could that the spa would help me The hipbath experience to ing cleansed from the inside
not get enough air. I could find inner peace and tranquil- me was like landing on the out. We even stopped and had
feel my skin crawling and my ity with its emphasis on total moon for the United States. some vendor food on the way
afternoon snack beginning relaxation in paradise - not A square tablet with a hole is out. No panic attacks, just a
to slowly launch itself up my cause phobia overload. what I sat on. Beneath it is a bit of inner peace from my day
esophagus. My fear was get- After much cajoling by small pot with hot coals and at the spa.
ting the best of me. Sharonda, we finally decid- some herbs crackling beneath This is the final installment
“I can do this,” I kept tell- ed on the Imperial Oriental me. from the series “5 Senses of
ing myself, slowly taking deep Medicine Hipbath. This pack- “Sit,” the attendant point- Seoul” which explored the five
breaths and counting from aged treatment included the ed to us. I was weary because major senses of the human
one to ten over and over again. use of traditional medicine she wanted me to sit on a hot body. We explored sight, taste,
“You can do this, just breathe.” of the Imperial Family and is stone. Really? I was thinking. smell, sound and now feeling. I
Other names for abnormal known for improving beauty, We sat. She wrapped a large invite you to go out, have fun
persistent fear of germs in- helping the uterus and heal- drape around our bare bod- and explore for yourself the
clude bacillophobia or moly- ing ailments that affect most ies to capture the heat and rich culture of Korea. x
somophobia and germapho- women. steam. It was like having our opal.vaughn@korea.army.
bia. The term was introduced Spa treatments can be a own personal sauna attached mil
The entrance of the Yongsan Dragon Hill Spa, Dec. 19. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Opal Vaughn
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News & Notes
CYSS is looking for you
Want to earn a little extra income
while helping children? Then
CYSS is looking for you! We
always have continuous entry
level positions that start at $10
an hour. Lead teachers can make
$13-17 an hour. These positions
require a Child Development
Associate credential or 12 hours of
education in early or elementary
education. CYSS benefits include
tuition assistance and employee
discounts of up to 50%. Upper
management positions (School
Liaison Officer and Functional
Technology Specialist) are also
available. Applicants must go to
www.cpol.army.mil to apply.
Girl Scout cookies are coming
Sales begin on January 7, Contact
a local Girl Scout leader or come
see us at the following locations on
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at
Yongsan Commissary, South Post
Shoppette, and Yongsan PX. Girl
Scouts: Building girls of courage,
confidence, and character who
make a world a better place
AFSC Scholarships
The AFSC is proud to support
hardworking students in our
community! This year we have
expanded eligibility requirements
so that the student or parent does
NOT have to be a member of the
AFSC to receive a scholarship!
If you are in Area I or an USAG
Yongsan resident and a ration
card holder, or are a dependent of
an Area I or USAG Yongsan ration
card holder, you are eligible to
apply! Applications are available
online at www.afsckorea.org and
must be returned to the Chosun
Gift Shop by March 5, 2011
Troy University
The Drug Wars of mexico seminar
will be presented at the second
floor of Education Building,
Friday, January 28th. The seminar
starts at 11:30 a.m. and speaker
will be Dr. Andrew Bosworth.
Bring a lunch or join in ordering
pizza together.
Three Kingdom Inn Closure
The Three Kingdom Inn dining
facility building # 1533, Main
Post is scheduled to undergo a
major restoration project from
December 1, 2010 through January
31, 2011. The 1st Signal Sports Café,
building # S-1067, Camp Coiner
will feed diners who normally
subsist in the Three Kingdoms Inn
DFAC. Additional DFAC buses
will be provided. For more details,
call at 738-7211/7214.
Walker Center Reservations
Reservations are required to stay
at the Walker Center. Please email
walkercenter@korea.army.mil for
the required reservation form.
For a complete list of community infor-
mation news and notes, visit the USAG
Yongsan Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan
USAG YONGSAN
Yongsan promotes Soldier readiness with ‘Bucket List’
The Bucket List Workbook supports and leads Soldiers to achieve their goals
By Sgt. Opal Vaughn
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON - Some
people call it a wish list and some peo-
ple call it a list of goals. But regardless
of the name the initial blue print of
the idea has begun to work its way into
Soldier readiness programs.
Made popular in a movie that
starred actors Morgan Freeman and
Jack Nicholson the “Bucket List” is a
Soldiers carry their duffel bag after graduating from Basic Training at Ft. Benning, GA.
- Courtesy photo
Garrison dining facilities claim award for decorations
1st Signal Brigade’s Sports Cafe receives 1st Place for excellence in decorations
By Sgt. Luz Marin
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON - Decem-
ber marked a period of great achieve-
ment for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan’s
dining facilities.
1st Signal Brigade’s Sports Cafe re-
ceived 1st Place for the Best Decorated
Dining Facility in the Garrison. K-16
Air Base Dining Facility received Run-
ner-up in the same category. These
awards were presented during a cer-
emony on Dec. 27 in recognition of the
hard work, long hours, and emphasis
the staff placed in decoration displays,
as well as in preparing, cooking and
serving meals.
Pfc. James Hughes from 1st Signal
Brigade’s Dining Facility explained
how it all came to life, “The process
took about one month. We worked af-
ter shifts and pulled late hours to gath-
er all the decoration ideas that made
our dining facility win first place. It
was a big team effort, the dining facili-
ty managers and even Soldiers showed
up on their day off and stayed late at
night to help out.”
Mr. Yi Tong-hun, Supply Techni-
cian, said he has been working at the
Garrison’s dining facilities for about
two months now and he enjoys his job
even more at special times like this
one, where those who do such a great
job are recognized.
Garrison Commander Col. Bill Hu-
ber congratulated everyone for a job
new campaign aimed at Soldiers who
have thoughts of suicide to motivate
them to want to live by setting achiev-
able goals for themselves.
“This is a focus on Soldiers fulfill-
ing themselves by setting and striving
to meet short and long term goals as
opposed to buying alcohol every Fri-
day night, then isolating themselves in
the barracks,” said Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch.
A comprehensive workbook was put
together that encompasses personal,
USAG Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. Bill Huber presents Pfc. James Hughes with
1st Signal Brigade’s Sports Cafe’s Award on Dec. 27. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Luz
Marin
well done. “You have displayed out-
standing culinary skill at your din-
ing facility. Moreover, you know what
Thanksgiving and Christmas meals
mean to the Servicemembers; the pies,
the turkey, the stuffing are all remind-
ers of home.”
“I am firmly convinced Yongsan
Garrison will have the number one
consolidated dining facility on the
peninsula, we are thinking outside the
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professional, spiritual and religious
goals, and relational goals each Ser-
vicemember can set for themselves.
“The Bucket List Workbook helps
your chain of Command to support
your goals and to assist your effort to
implement a plan to reach your goals,”
said Commander, Installation Man-
agement Command Lt. Gen. Rick
Lynch. “So take the time to talk with
your leaders and battle buddies about
your goals.”
“All leaders should use this book
with their subordinates to help them
grow and develop. Squad Leaders can
take these books and work with their
squad and help them reach their goals.
Leaders can use this booklet to chal-
lenge their people to reach their full
potential – people proud of their per-
sonal growth, proud of their profes-
sion, and proud of their prosperity,”
said Lynch.
Garrison Commander Col. William
Huber agrees that Soldier readiness is
essential. “Garrison Yongsan’s work-
force has helped make this a Com-
munity of Excellence three years in a
row. We are dedicated to developing a
healthy, well-balanced, multi-skilled
workforce.”
“Our workforce is behind the scenes
every day making sure our commu-
nity runs properly. Their dedication
and commitment to excellence makes
a positive impact every day. They do a
tremendous job,” said Huber. x
opal. vaughn@korea.army.mil
box! Soldiers will be able to come in,
have meetings, get on the internet, and
study; it’s going to be an open area,”
said Huber. “I’ve made it a Command
priority that we will have a dining facil-
ity that will produce the same service
that our Servicemembers are accus-
tomed to in the United States, a world
class dining facility, one that you’ll all
be proud of.” x
luz.marin@korea.army.mil
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Marin Luther
King Jr’s
Birthday
By Sgt. Kim Hyung-joon
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs
How do you plan on observing Martin Luther
King Jr’s birthday? Any special celebrations
or trips planned over the long holiday week-
end? Find out what more than 6,300 Yongsan
community members are talking about by
becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan at
facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments are
kept in their original form)

Bonwook Ku
Facebook Fan

During a visit to Shin-ae Won Orphanage, U.S. Army Garrison Commander Col. William Huber high-fives a 9-year-
old resident Dec. 22. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choe Yong-joon
Trying to get as far as I can from my office and base so
that no one can ask any questions about work during
the holidays. Need some rest! Whoa!
Yongsan shares holiday festivities with orphanage
By Cpl. Choe Yong-joon university as well as received a doctor’s degree in
USAG Yongsan Public Affairs Child Welfare, teaching orphans to play musical
Empress-natty instruments truly opens their minds and makes
Islndgyal YONGSAN GARRISON - U.S. Army Garrison the children feel like they are living in a home as
Commander Col. William Huber and Command opposed to an institution.”
Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch visited Shin-ae Won Or- The motto of the orphanage is “Act right and be
Facebook Fan diligent with smile” which was spread not only by
phanage in Goyang city, Dec. 22 to spread Christ-
mas and New Year’s cheer, handing out presents the children raised in the home since 1955, but by
to more than 40 children. thousands of volunteers who helped develop the
Shin- ae Won, founded in 1955 by Lee Ohn- facility as a place for sharing and practicing love.
Delivering snack baskets to Soldiers on CQ, MP,
soon, the grandmother of the current director, Huber and Rusch toured the orphanage to
DFACS etc. Not sure how many we will be able to do
is known for its education facilities including an see how the children are raised, before enjoying
but we will try. Win the Wii tournament, would love to
outdoor swimming pool, golf course as well as an a concert, prepared by Shin-ae Won’s orchestra.
go Japan.
orchestra room for the orphans. The children played classics such as Canon Varia-
“The director of Shin-ae Won has dedicated tion and Joy to the World.
Following the concert, Huber handed out
Minseok Kim most of her life to helping children in need and
presents to each one of performers and a Garrison
helping them heal from their previous experi-
Facebook Fan ence,” said Vice Director Hahn Sung-sook. “Since — See ORPHANAGE, Page 12 —
she majored in music and child psychology in

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders mingle with Yongsan fans

Actually, I don’t know much about Dr. Martin Luther
King. So I will study about him and discuss with some
of my Korean friends. This holiday will not be just
holiday :)

Ricky Jeong
Yeon Cha
Facebook Fan

I planned to go bowling alley with my family during

this holidays. We will have tournament game, my
parents versus my brother and me. On Saturday, all
relatives will gather and have a lunch at fine Korean
restaurant.

Kim Minseok
Facebook Fan

Have CQ duty on Saturday, so I will spend most of time
staying at the barracks. I’m thinking of going skiing
for a day, but not sure yet.
Thanks to USO and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. We had a great time. Fantastic show and such lovely la-
dies. The photo was posted Dec. 26, 2010. — Courtesy photo by Diana Adcox Moreno Reich
See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photos
to our page with a quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and we’ll see you in the paper. -
Your Yongsasn PAO team
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Seoul American Elementary School 2nd Grade teacher Ms. Lori Lundy, recipient of
Teacher of the Year award for DoDEA Korea District, poses with students in her class-
room Jan. 5. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choe Yong-joon
Lori Lundy is recognized as
Teacher of the Year 2010-2011
YONGSAN GARRISON - Showing
a quality of teaching for children and
volunteering for the local community,
Ms. Lori Lundy, a second grade teacher
at Seoul American Elementary School,
was recognized as the Department of
the Defense Education Activity - Ko-
rea District’s Teacher of the Year for
School Year 2010-2011.
“It’s such an honor that I was chosen
to receive this award in Washington
D.C.,” said Lundy. “I was nominated by
recommendations from several par-
ents and administrators and selected
by the committee to be an awardee, so
I feel even more honored to represent
the many great teachers of Korea.”
She thought that a part of the rea-
son she was chosen is that she pro-
vided inclusive education for all with
her background being special ed for
special needs children as well as vol-
unteered to work with children who
constantly have behavior and emo-
tional problems.
Ms. Lundy started her career as a
teacher in 1990 in Frankfurt, Germany
where she taught a class for emotion-
ally impaired students. Then, she was
accepted into a program to receive the
certificate for Preschool Services for
Children with Disabilities, and for the
past seven years, she’s been working
with first and second year students.
ORPHANAGE
coin to the director of the orphanage.
“I can definitely say that I have
never seen a facility like this before. It
consists of many great conveniences
as well as various programs for kids
and it’s remarkable to see them being
well disciplined and behaved.”
Choi So-dam, a 19-year-old and
the oldest resident at Shin-ae Won,
said that she felt proud of being
raised there, especially thankful for
the director and other employees
who gave her the chance to perform a
musical instrument.
She received a job offer from LG
Display and will start work next
USAG YONGSAN THE MORNING CALM
During an interview, Ms. Lundy
reminisced about the old days when
she decided to become a teacher.
“I was first inspired to become a
teacher while helping special needs
students,” said Lundy. “My sister
worked in a school where children
have emotional and behavior disor-
ders, and once I volunteered to work
with her, I came to love teaching and
helping them; which naturally led to
me becoming a special aid teacher.”
“Working with military children
and seeing them grow and learn how
to read are gratifying experiences,
which is more like helping and watch-
ing their life being changed continu-
ously.”
Receiving this honor, I feel more
tasked to do well on my services for
the community; I will strive to develop
leadership skills by volunteering in
community events. I’m ready to roll
and accomplish more in the year 2011,
she added.
“Garrison Yongsan’s workforce has
helped make this a Community of
Excellence three years in a row,” said
Garrison Commander Col. Bill Huber.
“Their dedication and commitment to
excellence makes a positive impact ev-
ery day.” x
yongjoon.choe@korea.army.mil
from Page 11
March. Last but not least, Choi add-
ed, the thing she really liked about
living in a nature friendly environ-
ment is that all kids are more likely
to have a positive mind toward their
own lives and future.
“Garrison Yongsan values relation-
ships with outside organizations to
help us improve our quality of life,”
said Col. Huber. “Deepening our
non-governmental organization rela-
tionships is just one way we are sup-
porting the Installation Management
Command Campaign Plan.” x
yongjoon.choe@korea.army.mil
JANUARY 14, 2011
Defense official outlines Pay Freeze details
By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Defense De-
partment civilian employees affected
by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and
2012 will still have the opportunity to
receive performance awards, promo-
tions and normal longevity increases,
a senior defense official said.
Pasquale "Pat" M. Tamburrino Jr.,
deputy undersecretary of defense for
civilian personnel policy, told Ameri-
can Forces Press Service in a recent in-
terview that senior leaders are working
to ensure that employees are treated
fairly during the freeze.
"We value the contributions of our
career federal employees, and we value
their service to the nation. Nothing
has changed there," he said.
From the time the pay freeze was
announced, Tamburrino added, the
emphasis has been on ensuring all
federal employees receive equal treat-
ment.
"Whether you're the most junior
civil servant on the first day of the job
or you're a member of the executive
leadership team, it applies to you," he
said. Defense leaders, he noted, have
been "very clear" in directing that
the freeze should affect all employees
equally.
"Not everything is covered by stat-
ute," he said, noting that heads of
agencies have some administrative dis-
cretion in some dimensions of pay. But
guidance on the pay freeze instructs
agency heads to manage administra-
NEWS
“W
hether you’re the most ju-
nior civil servant on the first day of the
job or you’re a member of the executive
leadership team, it applies to you.”
Deputy undersecretary of defense
tive privileges the same way the presi-
dent treated general pay increases in
the executive order, he added.
"You should not use that privilege to
grant a pay raise," he said.
Tamburrino said he encourages
managers to use the tools that always
have been available to them - and still
are - to reward employees.
"When it's appropriate, you give
somebody a performance award," he
said. "If you tell them the organization
has five or six goals, and they do a lot
of heavy lifting to help you get to those
goals, then I think you should sit down
as a leader and say, 'We have to recog-
nize that.'"
Most employees, he said, want three
things: clear guidance on the manage-
ment team's priorities, the tools and
resources necessary to complete their
work, and coaching and feedback.
"Financial compensation is impor-
— Pasquale M. Tamburrino Jr.
for civilian personnel policy
tant because it is; we all have financial
obligations that have to be satisfied,"
he said. "But what's really important as
well is [that] you want to tell your em-
ployees, 'You're doing a really fine job.'"
President Barack Obama an-
nounced his intent for a two-year pay
freeze for federal civilian workers Nov.
29. Congress approved the proposal,
and Obama signed it into law Dec. 22.
The Office of Personnel Manage-
ment issued a memorandum Dec. 30
to heads of executive departments
and agencies, detailing how the freeze
applies to the federal work force in
accordance with existing law and
presidential guidance. The Defense
Department issued guidance in line
with OPM's the same day.
"It's a response to the difficulties the
country is facing, and I think what's
really good about it is [that] it's uni-
versal," Tamburrino said. "You have
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to have a very clear understanding
of what's in and what's out, because
that's what affects employees."
The freeze covers what have tra-
ditionally been known as general pay
increases, he said, which normally
take effect each January and consist of
a combination of base pay and local-
ity pay increases for most civilian em-
ployees. Federal civilian pay increased
an average of 3.5 percent in 2008, 3.9
percent in 2009, and 2 percent in 2010,
according to government figures.
According to the OPM guidance,
the freeze, which extends though Dec.
31, 2012, affects some 2 million fed-
eral civilian employees in most pay
systems: general schedule, executive
schedule, senior executive service, se-
nior foreign service, senior-level and
scientific, and professional. Postal em-
ployees and military service members
are not affected by the freeze.
However, OPM officials said, the
pay freeze policy may not apply to any
increase that is required by a collective
bargaining agreement that has already
been executed.
Except for minor instances in Alas-
ka, Hawaii and other nonforeign areas,
locality pay also is frozen, Tamburrino
said.
"I think everybody recognizes [the
pay freeze] was a really difficult deci-
sion," he said. "I think we did a tre-
mendous job in issuing some very
clear guidance, and I think the leader-
ship of the Department of Defense did
a really good job in making it very level
and even across the department." x
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THE MORNING CALM

New program to help manage resources

By Brig. Gen. Thomas Horlander
IMCOM Resource Manager
Today’s Defense leaders are faced
with a daunting challenge. Simply
stated, the nation’s economy cannot
sustain the level of defense spending
that the country has experienced since
the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Over the
past decade, the U.S. Defense Budget
has more than doubled. The U.S. Army’s
top line has more than tripled, grow-
ing from $78 billion in 2000 at a mete-
oric pace to over $250 billion in 2009.
A growth of this speed and magnitude
cannot be achieved through rapid or-
ganizational change in a bureaucratic
giant like the Department of Defense.
Therefore, much of this growth, by de-
sign has come in the way of contracts:
staff augmentation contracts, service
contracts, weapon system procurement
contracts and large enterprise systems
acquired through contracts. In virtu-
ally every aspect of national security,
contractors are present and contribut-
ing. From Highly Qualified Executives
(HQEs), think tanks and expert advi-
sory/consulting services at the high-
est levels of Defense, to aviation and
vehicle mechanics, groundskeepers
and dishwashers at the tactical level, an
outsourced capability is integral to vir-
tually every operation.
The National Security apparatus’s
dependence on contracted capability
has never been greater in our nation’s
history. In the U.S. Army alone, taxpay-
ers spend more than 50 percent of the
service’s annual budget on outsourced
capabilities (contracts), spending on
the average over $400 million a day on
contracted capabilities and the Army’s
ability to manage these contracts has
not grown commensurate with its de-
pendence on them. The Army’s Instal-
lation Management Command repre-
sents a microcosm of this dependence,
spending more than 50 percent of its
Base Operation Support funding on ser-
vice contracts. The other major capa-
bility areas in the sourcing deci- Garrison Commander’s Course. While
Installation Man- u Army Drawdown: Defense Depart- sions. the command has realized varying de-
agement Commu- ment to trim end strength in ground IMCOM devel- grees of success and progress within
nity are also very forces within four years: Page 18 oped SIECMP as a each of these three LOEs, the progress
heavily contract- Leader’s program is evident in the program’s first year
ed. These include 1) the Sustainment, and built it, founded on three funda- of operations as Garrisons conducted
Restoration and Modernization of the mental Lines of Effort. LOE 1 was to five SIECMP Quarterly Contract Review
Army’s existing infrastructure; 2) Army establish a structured management pro- Boards and reported identifying cost
Family Housing Operations, which is al- gram. To achieve this, IMCOM devel- avoidance and savings estimated at ap-
most totally privatized and operated by oped a Contract Management Contract proximately $50 million.
a contractor; 3) Military Construction Officer position and authorized each With just a little over a full year in
of new buildings and real property to garrison to hire one individual that operation at the Garrison level, SIECMP
replace those that have outlived their provided the leadership a dedicated still has room for improvement and
life span or to support key legislation manager to help the garrison manage greater opportunities for the Instal-
like Base Realignment and Closure and the entire contracting spectrum from lation Management Community. The
the growth and movement of Army for- requirements generation and valida- keys to its continued success are con-
mations to other operating bases; and tion to contract execution and closure. tingent upon the same leaders who
4) the support to Overseas Contingency Within this LOE lies the most impor- rely upon it to empower them to make
Operations (formerly known as Global tant facet of SIECMP -- the periodic con- sound contracting and resourcing deci-
War On Terror) ensuring the Army’s duct of Contract Planning and Review sions. Deployed with a dedicated staff
deploying and redeploying formations Boards at established intervals that (i.e. CMSO), key leadership involve-
from the theater of War are fully sup- complement and inform both opera- ment, disciplined review, analysis and
ported and prepared to conduct their tional and resourcing activities in an or- reporting, and integrating it into the
mission throughout the Army Force ganization. Finally, the command would organization’s resource management
Generation continuum and that their seek over time to develop and mature a program are tantamount to its suc-
families at home are well cared for. comprehensive contract database that cess and maximizing its benefit to an
To ensure the Army maximizes its could serve as an authoritative and cur- organization. SIECMP is not without
purchasing power throughout its in- rent source for all the Command’s ser- precedence and is applicable at virtu-
stallations and exacts a greater level vice contracts. LOE 2 seeks to leverage ally every level in any environment.
of fiscal discipline, IMCOM developed Enterprise Sourcing and other available Similar programs have been deployed
and implemented a comprehensive tools to ensure the command maxi- in tactical and operational units and in
contract management program to em- mizes efficiencies by contracting like a deployed environment in support of
power its leaders to better manage services in the same manner and where Operation Iraqi Freedom with excellent
and resource its installation services it makes sense, utilizing an enterprise results. SIECMP is a powerful tool to aid
contracts. Commonly referred to as level contracting vehicle that has the commanders in one of their fundamen-
“SIECMP” (Services and Infrastructure potential for large savings (i.e the stor- tal duties of being good stewards of the
Enterprise Contract Management Pro- age of privately owned vehicles for de- Army’s resources while providing qual-
gram), the program was implemented ployed soldiers deploying from conti- ity installation services to the Soldiers,
in 2009 and has matured as an invalu- nental U.S. installations). LOE 3 seeks Families and Civilians we are privileged
able tool that has allowed key leaders at to professionally develop key non-ac- to serve.
the garrison and IMCOM Headquarters quisition personnel by conducting full The Army’s ability to fiscally sustain
level to make better, fiscally informed spectrum training for leadership and itself as the world’s premier fighting
contracting and resourcing decisions management personnel. Currently, the force is dependent on key programs
about the Army’s installation’s servic- command conducts CMSO training via like SIECMP and others to ensure lead-
es. Implemented properly, the program Defense Connect Online, has instructed ers have the capability to make sound
provides the leader/decision maker full the program at Command level sympo- and timely sourcing and resourcing
contract visibility and a holistic view of siums and forums to mid-level manage- decision that fully support ARFORGEN
the outsourced capabilities that his/her ment and has integrated instruction operations and other key operating and
organization depends on and thereby about the SIECMP in key executive lead- generating force requirements while
providing him/her the ability to make ership courses like the General Officer maximizing the purchasing power of a
more fiscally and operationally sound Senior Commander’s Course and the decreasing budget. x

Experts urge smokers to kick habit GET MAIL FASTER

By Monte D. Hargrave,
121st Combat support Hospital
YONGSAN GARRISON — As a healthcare pro-
fessional, I know that you have to buy into the idea of
tobacco cessation before you have any chance of
ceasing this habit. As a healthcare professional,
as a nurse and as a member of your Team, I am
here to help you, encourage you and if needed
(with your nod) push you to the point of suc-
ceeding in a quest to stop using tobacco. If you
don’t want to stop, you won’t, but if you think
you may want to help yourself, save some time
& money and help your team, I am here for you!
Here are the reasons to stop using tobacco…
‹‹ Increased Lung Capacity
‹‹ Increased Peripheral Vascular Circulation
‹‹ Increased Mental Acuity
‹‹ Increased Stamina
‹‹ Increased Night Vision
‹‹ Increased Fine Motor Coordination
‹‹ Decreases Injuries
‹‹ Improves Wound Healing
‹‹ Shortens Healing Times
‹‹ The enemy can smell you
up to 300 yards away
Children are at exponential
risk for ear, nose and throat infec-
tions due to 2nd Hand Smoke to include exposure to
toxins in clothing… once diagnosed with chronic air-
way conditions (Asthma, bronchitis, wheezing, etc.)
they become ineligible to join the Military and may
lose out on other opportunities in life.
Deceptions of Tobacco Use…
“It makes me feel better”… ever hear a
drug addict say the same thing about their
“product”?
“It helps me stay fit and maintain
weight”… nicotine is a stimulant like diet
pills… it just has a lot more toxins; over
4,000 toxins per serving… is weight loss
compounded by cancer your goal?
“It keeps me from being nervous”…
again, just like an addict, the withdraw-
al of toxins causes a central nervous
system reaction… clean out your system
for 5-7 days and your body will reward
you; ask any former tobacco user
Let us help and support you in a de-
cision that is good for your team, the
Army and your Family. Tobacco Cessa-
tion Classes are held throughout the
year. Contact your Area Health Pro-
motions Coordinator or Army
Public Health Nurse. Area I
730-6796/3542; Area II 736-
6693/6355; Area III 753-3253/8355; Area IV 764-
4819/4327. x
In order for our military mail to be
processed using the latest USPS
technology, we must comply with
USPS addressing standards.
To ensure speedy delivery of your
mail, follow these simple steps:
Your UNIT # or PSC # and nine digit zip code
must be the last two lines of your address.
u Your nine digit zip code consists of your
APO number and the last four digits of your
unit number.
u If you use a PSC number, the nine digit zip
code consists of your APO number and your
box number preceded by enough zeros to
make four digits.
FOR EXAMPLE:
Firstname Lastname Firstname Lastname
UNIT# 15317 Box 308 PSC 450 Box 21
APO AP 96205-5317 APO AP 96206-0021
Contact your local post office
for more information
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule

Worship Services Worship Services Worship Services Worship Services

Collective Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel ChapelNEXT Collective Protestant
Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 10 a.m. Stanley Chapel Contemporary Sunday 9:30 a.m. South Post Chapel 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Protestant 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Gospel 12:15 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Nondenominational Church of Christ 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel Contemporary
Gospel Sunday 12:30 p.m. South Post Chapel KATUSA Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel Tuesday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Mision Pentecostal Hispana Spanish KATUSA
Casey 12:30 p.m. Camp Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel Sunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Stanley Chapel Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
United Pentecostal Catholic Mass
COGIC Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Catholic Services
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Saturday 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Mass
KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (youth) Freedom Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
KATUSA PWOC 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist
Wednesday 8 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Tuesday 6 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital

Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Services religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
Sunday 12 p.m. West Casey Chapel U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians across the full
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Catholic Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Latter-day Saints Worship Sunday 11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 4 p.m. West Casey Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
1st Sat. 9 a.m. Memorial Chapel http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
for helpful links and information
Jewish Friday 7 p.m. South Post Chapel

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
jeffrey.d.hawkins@us.army.mil, 738-3009 john.chun@us.army.mil, 754-7274 sukjong.lee@us.army.mil, 732-6169 milton.johnson4@us.army.mil, 764-5455

Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores: Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, alfred.grondski@us.army.mil, 732-6016 michael.jones124@us.army.mil, 765-8991
754-7042
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CSA Suzanne Wills from

Casey Elementary
School gives Gen.

visits
George W. Casey,
Jr. a tour of the
first-ever Defense
Department school
in Warrior Country.
The kindergarten

Casey
through 8th grade
school opened its
doors Aug. 2010.
A second wing will
open in Aug. 2011.
— U.S. Army photo
by Yu Hu-son

Above, Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., 36th Army chief of staff, and his wife, Sheila (rear Left, Gen. George W.
center) , pose with 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers during a visit to Camp Casey Dec. 22. Casey, Jr., and his wife,
During a town hall, Casey said he traveled across the nation from post to post with his Sheila, thank Soldiers,
family and that his mother told her children to “make the best of it.” The general said civilians employees
that after 62 years he found “...we are asking too much of our Soldiers and families to and family members
just ask them to ‘make the best of it.’” — U.S. Army photo by Yu Hu-son for their service to
the nation and offer
their holiday greetings
during the town hall at
Camp Casey’s Carey
Fitness Center Dec.
22. The general talked
about a myriad of
issues, including the
deployment rotation
cycle. He said active-
duty troops can expect
to have two years at
home between each
deployment and
National Guard and
reserve forces can
anticipate four years. —
U.S. Army photo by Yu
Hu-son

Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. greets a family member after having lunch with Soldiers
and their families at the 302nd Brigade Support Battalion “Iron Horse” dining
facility Dec. 22. — U.S. Army photo by Yu Hu-son
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DRAWDOWNS N. Korea becoming

DoD Directs Army, Marine to trim end strength
By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Budget pres-
sures that have proven greater than
anticipated mean the Defense De-
partment will trim end strength in
its ground forces beginning in four
years, Defense Secretary Robert M.
Gates said Jan. 6.
"Under this plan, the U.S. Ar-
my's permanent active-duty end
strength would decline by 27,000
troops, while the Marine Corps
would decline by somewhere be-
tween [15,000] and 20,000, depend-
ing on the outcome of their force
structure review," Gates said.
The secretary and Navy Adm.
Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, spoke to reporters at
the Pentagon on the results of de-
fense efficiencies initiatives begun
in May to trim support costs and
ensure funding for military mod-
ernization.
"The projected reductions are
based on an assumption that Amer-
ica's ground combat commitment
in Afghanistan would be signifi-
cantly reduced by the end of 2014,
in accordance with the president's
strategy," Gates said. The Army
also will lose the 22,000 troops it
added in a temporary end-strength
increase approved in July 2009, he
added.
"Ever since taking this post, now
more than four years ago, I have
called for protecting force structure
and for maintaining modest, but
real, growth in the defense topline
over the long term," Gates said. "I
would prefer that this continue to
be the case, but this country's dire
fiscal situation and the threat it
poses to American influence and
credibility around the world will
only get worse unless the U.S. gov-
ernment ... gets its finances in or-
der."
Gates said even after force reduc-
tion, both services would remain
larger than they had been when he
became secretary -- the Army al-
most 40,000 troops larger, and the
Marine Corps anywhere from 7,000
to 12,000 troops larger.
Both services support the deci-
sion, the secretary said, noting Ma-
rine Corps leaders have spoken of
trimming back the increases their
force structure has seen in recent
years.
"I think [the Marines] see this
as ... more of an organic process
within the Marine Corps in terms
of their priorities and their needs,"
Gates said.
"In the case of the Army, this is
a situation where the Army is sup-
portive of this decision. I think ...
that support derives from under-
standing the importance of this in
terms of their other priorities, as
well." x
direct threat to U.S.
BEIJING — If it continues on its
current path, North Korea could be a
“direct threat” to the United States in
five years or less, Defense Secretary
Robert M. Gates said here Tuesday.
Gates has shared with Chinese of-
ficials America’s concern about North
Korea, and the need for stability on
the peninsula. The secretary spoke to
reporters at a roundtable following
meetings with Chinese President Hu
Jintao.
Gates told reporters that North Ko-
rea is not an immediate threat to the
United States.
“But on the other hand, I don’t think
it is a five-year threat,” the secretary
said. “Let me be precise: I think that
North Korea will have developed an in-
tercontinental ballistic missile within
that time frame.”
The secretary thanked Chinese offi-
cials for the constructive role they have
played in dampening tensions on the
peninsula. “They clearly have played a
helpful role,” he said.
There are two major events that
have changed the status quo on the Ko-
rean peninsula, Gates said. The first is
North Korean leaders continuing their
development of nuclear weapons and
intercontinental ballistic missiles.
“North Korea is becoming a direct
threat to the United States and we have
to take that into account,” Gates said.
The second event, he said, is “the
sea change in the attitude of the South
Korean public in their willingness to
tolerate the kind of provocations the
North Koreans have engaged in for
many years.”
In March last year, North Korea tor-
pedoed the South Korean ship Cheon-
an and killed 46 South Korean sailors.
In November, North Korea shelled
Yeonpyeong Island, killing two civil-
ians and two South Korean marines.
“Clearly, if there is another provo-
cation, there will be pressure on the
South Korean government to react,”
Gates said. “We consider this a situa-
tion of real concern and we think there
is some urgency to proceeding down
the track of negotiations and engage-
ment.”
It’s time, Gates said, for North Korea
to engage in meaningful negotiations
with its neighbor to the south.
“We don’t want to see the situation
that we’ve seen so many times before:
which is the North Koreans engage
in a provocation and then every-
body scrambles to try to put ‘Humpty
Dumpty’ back together again,” he said.
“I don’t want to buy the same horse
twice.”
North Korean officials announced
that they are ready for negotiations
with South Korea, but, “Rhetoric is
not enough at this time,” Gates said. “I
think the North Koreans have to dem-
onstrate that they are serious about ne-
gotiation and engagementW.”
The secretary suggested North Ko-
rean moratoriums on missile testing
and nuclear testing for a start. “There
are several areas where they can take
concrete actions,” he said. x

Officials outlines process for 'Don't Ask' repeal

Changes in regulations, polices,
training must take effect before
openly gay service is legal
By Cheryl Pellerin
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert M.
Gates described the Pentagon's three-step process
Jan. 6 for preparing to allow gays to serve openly in
the military services.
At a Pentagon news conference with Navy Adm.
Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
Gates updated reporters on the department's plan
for implementing repeal of the so-called "Don't
Ask, Don't Tell" law, which has been in effect since
1993 and remains in effect until the process is com-
plete.
"Our goal here is to move as quickly, but as re-
sponsibly, as possible," Gates said. "I see this as a
three-step process. The first is to finalize changes
in regulations [and] policies [and] get clearer defi-
nition on benefits."
The second phase is to prepare training mate-
rials for use by personnel specialists, chaplains,
commanders and other leaders, and those who are
in daily contact with service members, he said.
The third phase, the secretary explained, is the
actual training for service members.
"We're trying to get the first two phases of that
process done as quickly as possible," he said. "My
hope is that it can be done within a matter of a very
few weeks, so that we can then move on to what is
the real challenge, which is providing training to
2.2 million people."
The House of Representatives passed legisla-
tion in May that called for the president, defense
secretary and Joint Chiefs chairman to certify the
implementation plan before the repeal takes effect.
On Nov. 30, Pentagon officials released the re-
port of a working group that reviewed issues asso-
ciated with a potential repeal. And on Dec. 18, the
Senate voted 65-31 for repeal, and President Barack
Obama signed the legislation into law Dec. 22.
Gates said Clifford L. Stanley, undersecretary of
defense for personnel and readiness, is leading the
effort.
"I have asked Undersecretary Stanley to acceler-
ate the first two phases of this process as much as
he possibly can so that we can get on with the train-
ing process," the secretary said.
Mullen said the legislation specifies that the re-
peal will take effect only after he, Gates and Obama
certify that new policies and implementing regu-
lations are consistent with standards of military
readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion and reten-
tion.
"From my perspective," the chairman said, now
is not the time to 'come out,' if you will," noting
that even after the required certification takes
place, the present law will remain in effect for 60
more days. "We'll get through this. We'll do it de-
liberately. We certainly are focused on this, and we
won't dawdle." x
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JANUARY 14, 2011
‘Shootout’ victor receives double win
By Mike Mooney
Area III FMWR Marketing
HUMPHREYS GARRISON —
Private First Class Derrick Hannah
went to the Super Gym New Year’s Day
to play a little basketball and, hopeful-
ly, help his team to a pre-season tour-
nament championship in the Holiday
Basketball Tournament.
By the end of the day, the Soldier
from Alpha Company, 719th Military
Intelligence Battalion, had a first-place
trophy and a round-trip airline ticket
to anywhere in the United States as
winner of the seventh annual Fly-Away
Home Shootout.
The shootout is a New Year’s tradi-
tion here, with an active duty Soldier
winning the airline ticket from Area III
Family and Morale, Welfare and Rec-
reation and U.S. Airline Alliance, the
official Army contractor for both lei-
sure and official travel, here, who has
donated the ticket each of the seven
years of the event.
“This is a great event that guaran-
tees a Soldier a great New Year,” said
Command Sgt. Major Jason K. Kim,
the Area III and Humphreys Garrison
command sergeant major, who drew
the numbers and awarded the prizes.
“It adds something special to New
Year’s Day.”
The shootout is a combination of
skill and luck. Everyone who enters the
Super Gym before noon receives a door
prize ticket, and 10 numbers are drawn
for shootout participants.
Individuals start the shootout from
the free throw line, where they have
Humphreys Tax Center ready for business
By Capt. Joseph S. Steere
USAG Humphreys Legal Center
HUMPHREYS GARRISON —
The New Year has again brought with
it a new tax season and the Humphreys
Garrison Tax Center will open its doors
Jan. 19 to provide free tax assistance
and electronic filing for all Soldiers,
Civilians and Family Members.
For some, the idea of filing an an-
nual return can be daunting. For oth-
ers, it provides the chance to qualify
for a much needed refund and to have
some spare cash on hand. Whatever
your take on taxes is, the good news is
that you don’t have to tackle them on
your own.
For a quick look at some potential
money saving options, try looking into
the Internal Revenue Service’s top 10
tax tips for military personnel. Here
are a few of the recommendations the
service makes for those who serve:
Moving Expenses – If you relocat-
ed this year for a permanent change of
station, you may have found yourself
incurring some costs that the military
does not provide reimbursement for.
If this is the case, the IRS allows you
to deduct these reasonable moving
expenses for you and your household
from your taxable income.
Joint Returns – Filing a joint re-
turn can have significant advantages
for married couples. For many of us
stationed overseas, however, obtain-
ing both spouses’ signatures for the
return is sometimes difficult. This can
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim, the Area III and Humphreys Garrison command ser-
geant major, presents Pfc. Derrick Hannah, assigned to Alpha Company, 719th Mili-
tary Intelligence Battalion, with the paperwork for a round-trip airline ticket he won
for participating in the Fly-Away Home Shootout New Year’s Day. The event has been
sponsored by Area III Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and U.S. Airline Alli-
ance for the last seven years. – U.S. Army photo by Jeff Hubbard
four chances to make a basket and
move on to the next round. The second
shot is from the three-point line, fol-
be particularly true when one spouse
is serving in a combat zone. For this
reason, the IRS allows the return to be
filed using a power of attorney when
one spouse is unavailable to sign due
to military service.
Extension of Deadlines and De-
ferral of Payments – It’s never best to
leave your taxes till the last minute, but
in some cases the government will al-
low you to postpone filing documents
and paying owed taxes. For those who
have served in combat zones or in con-
tingency operations that took place
outside the U.S., away from one’s per-
manent duty station, filing deadlines
can be extended 180 days beyond the
last day in the combat zones or the last
day of the operation. You may also be
able to get help deferring payment of
taxes if you are currently serving and
notify the IRS that your service has
materially affected your duty to pay
your taxes. Moreover, if you owed taxes
before entering military duty and your
lowed by one from half court and then,
if they’ve made it that far, the Shoot-
out Money Shot comes from the three-
service has materially affected your
ability to pay those taxes, the interest
rate on your debt should be no more
than six percent.
Transitioning Back to Civilian
Life – If you have recently left the ser-
vice and are returning to civilian life,
you may have expenses related to find-
ing a new job, such as travel or resume
preparation, that could be tax deduc-
table.
The IRS’ full list of tax tips is avail-
able through their web site, as is IRS
Publication 3, which provides a more
comprehensive tax guide for military
members. While getting ready to file,
however, don’t forget that you may
be able to take advantage of some tax
breaks that are available to the general
public.
One good example is the adoption
credit. As a legal assistance attorney, I
know that adopting a child is not only a
compassionate and admirable act, but
often times an expensive one. Thank-
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quarters court marking.
Participants get four chances from
the free throw line, three from the
three-point line, two from half court
and one shot from three-quarters
court.
Prizes are awarded at all levels for
each successful shot.
Nine of 10 candidates advanced to
the three-point line, winning an Area
III FMWR hat. Five of the nine who
advanced beyond the first round made
the three-pointer and won a travel
mug. None of the five made the half-
court shot for the chance at the Money
Shot.
“But, we promised that we were go-
ing to give away an airline ticket, and
that’s what we did,” said Lonnie Her-
ring, the Area III sports director. “All
the prizes that haven’t been won are up
for grabs. This year, that was one hat,
five travel mugs, two Area III FMWR
Value Books (worth more than $1,000
each) and the airline ticket.”
Door prize tickets from the 10 par-
ticipants were put back in the hat, and
prizes were drawn in turn. Following
the awarding of the value books, all
tickets were once again put back in the
box and the airline ticket drawing took
place.
“This is a great New Year’s gift,” said
Hannah, “and, I never dreamed it was
possible. I have been in Korea since
August, and I’ll use this ticket to go
back home to Atlanta for a visit.”
Kim added, “It’s great to see a young
Soldier win the ticket. This is the sec-
ond year in a row that our winner has
been a private. I love it.” x
fully, the U.S. government has once
again expanded the adoption tax cred-
it to $13,170 per child. This credit can
be applied to the reasonable expenses
associated with adoption such as attor-
ney fees and court costs. This credit is
also refundable, meaning that you can
receive it even if you do not owe any
taxes for this year. Taxpayers filing this
return will have to submit supporting
documentation of their expenses and
will therefore have to file paper rather
than electronic returns.
Many people this year will also
be taking advantage of the first time
homebuyer credit. Taxpayers can use
this credit if they entered into a con-
tract to buy a principal residency by
April 30, 2010 and closed on the prop-
erty by June 30, 2010. For military
members who served overseas for at
least 90 days between Dec. 31, 2009
and May 1, 2010, the deadlines for en-
tering into a contact and closing on the
property are extended to April 30, 2011
and June 30, 2011 respectively. In ad-
dition, the tax credit now also applies
to individuals who are replacing their
long-time principal residence with a
new home.
If you think that these or other tax
provisions might apply, be sure to bring
it to your tax preparer’s attention.
The Humphreys Garrison Tax Cen-
ter is located in Bldg. S-751. The hours
are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Wednesday and Friday and 1 to 8 p.m.
on Thursday. The telephone number
for the office is 753-5680. x
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News & Notes
Dental Clinic Update
The Humphreys Dental Clinic
will be on minimal staffing from
Jan. 19 to 23 due to the unit’s
participation in an annual Field
Training Exercise. Appointments
during this time will be limited.
For more information, call 753-
6569.
Quarterly Town Hall Jan. 25
The quarterly Community Town
Hall Meeting will be held in the
Community Activity Center, Jan.
25, starting at 6 p.m. Issues and
comments can be submitted by
email until Jan. 19 to AREA3in-
fo@korea.army.mil. For more in-
formation, call 753-3700.
Montgomery Gentry Coming
Country music duo, Montgom-
ery Gentry, will perform Jan. 26
at Humphreys Garrison, starting
at 7 p.m. in the MP Hill Gym-
nasium. Together, the duo has
recorded six albums. Their most
famous songs include “Lucky
Man,” “Back When I Knew It All,”
and “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,”
and “My Town.”
No OB Orientation In Feb.
There will be no Obstetrics (OB)
Orientation in February due to
Lunar New Year and Super Bowl
Weekend. Orientations for preg-
nant Soldiers, Civilians and Fam-
ily Members, which are held the
first Friday of the month, will
resume March 4, starting at 9
a.m. in the Super Gym. For more
information, contact Capt. Jamie
Neumann at 753-8122.
ACS, EEO Offer Classes
Army Community Service, in
partnership with Equal Employ-
ment Opportunity, will conduct
several workplace professional
development seminars, which
are open to all community em-
ployees and volunteers, starting
at 11:30 a.m., in Bldg. 311. The next
one, scheduled Feb. 14, is Com-
munication Training, where par-
ticipants will learn about the dif-
ferent types of communications
and the guideline to becoming
an effective communicator. Fu-
ture subjects are Communication
and Assertiveness and Conflict
Resolution. Bring your lunch and
enjoy these development work-
shops. For more information,
call 753-3103.
Suicide Crisis Numbers
The following are Suicide Cri-
sis telephone numbers avail-
able to the community: USAG
Humphreys Behavioral Health,
753-7657; Brian Allgood Army
Community Hospital Behavioral
Health, 737-5508; and USAG
Humphreys Duty Chaplain, at
010-9496-7445.
We Want Your Stories!
We want to publish your stories
and photos in The Morning Calm
Weekly. Call 754-6132 for more
information or e-mail steve.
hoover@korea.army.mil.
USAG HUMPHREYS
Santa Claus arrives at Jacobs Orphanage, in Pyeongtaek, courtesy of the 4th (Attack) Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment Good Neigh-
bor Program, Dec. 22. – U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Robert People
4-2 arranges Santa visit to orphanage
By Staff Sgt. Robert People
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON —
As part of its unit Good Neighbor Pro-
gram, Soldiers from the 4th (Attack)
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,
paid a surprise visit to the Jacobs Or-
phanage, in Pyeongtaek, Dec. 22.
While there, the Soldiers and chil-
dren enjoyed multiple activities, in-
cluding singing songs and interacting
with each other. The children were also
greeted by a surprise visit from Santa
Claus, as he showed up to give presents
to each of them.
“The orphanage has been a part of
the battalion’s battle rhythm for a few
years now,” said 1st Lt. Jamie L. Hick-
man, the battalion GNP officer. “The
battalion looks to be of great assistance
to the orphanage and its staff. Our
goal is to put smiles on the children’s
faces and take some of the load off of
Local guard serves as G20 translator
By Arisae Ryu
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON —
Pak Song-chu, a sergeant of the guard
for Joeun Systems Corporation, the
company that mans the gates on U.S.
Army installations throughout Korea,
recently received a letter of apprecia-
tion and a wristwatch for his efforts as
a volunteer translator during the G20
Seoul Summit, last Nov. 11 and 12.
The letter and watch came from
President of South Korea Lee Myung-
bak. In the letter, Lee expressed his ap-
preciation for all of the volunteers and
said that “the passion and efforts that
you volunteers showed will be a driv-
ing force to make this country one of
the most advanced.”
Pak, 56, who is currently studying
French, Japanese and Chinese as well
as English, took leave from his job to
serve as an English language volunteer
THE MORNING CALM
the staff members of Jacobs Orphan- wide diaper and toy drive.
age, who are there with the children all “The GNP utilizes three pillars of
day.” engagement: Community Relations,
During each visit, the Soldiers enjoy Military Partnerships, and Cultural
the reactions they receive from many Awareness,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Row-
of the children. Chief Warrant Officer ell, the 4-2 Avn. battalion commander.
2 Temeko Westbrook finds each visit “The strategic intent of the 4-2 pro-
and reaction more inspirational than gram is to help make the Republic of
the last. Korea-United States alliance stronger
“The children’s smiles as I walk in by participating in the improvement of
the door inspire me with each visit,” the quality of life in the Korean com-
Westbrook said. “I am extremely over- munity and by providing volunteer
whelmed with joy and excitement services throughout the Pyeongtaek
from my interaction with the children area.”
and staff members from Jacob’s Or- Specialist John Pringle enjoys being
phanage.” able to be a part of the overall effort of
The battalion’s GNP consists of Py- those who volunteer to take part in the
eongtaek University’s conversational GNP.
English program, Jacobs Orphanage “As one of the Soldiers who volun-
and An Nil Jr. High School, according teer, I like to be part of things that help
to Hickman. The battalion has been others who can use and appreciate the
involved with Jacobs Orphanage on time and services we provide,” Pringle
many occasions over the years. In ad- said. “The little smiles, and the way the
dition to that, the 4-2 Avn. recently children light up when we visit, make
orchestrated a month-long, brigade- the days in Korea that much better.” x
and said that “it was a great experience
to participate in the event.”
Although his dream as a child was
to become an ambassador, he says that
he is just happy to help foreign visi-
tors and support the country through
events like this.
Almost 6,000 people applied to vol-
unteer for the summit and only about
25 percent were accepted, Pak said. He
feels his work and experience of taking
care of VIPs from overseas at Incheon
Airport for 20 years, helped him get a
role for the event.
Pak is an Honorary Citizen Diplo-
mat of Incheon City and will be volun-
teering for upcoming events, including
the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.
He considers himself a civilian am-
bassador and will continue volunteer
translating.
“I want to use my interpreting
know-how for local development,” he
added. x Pak Song-chu
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Common likes help Soldiers form friendship
By 1st Lt. Austin Liu
6-52 Air Defense Artillery
SUWON AIR BASE — Before
coming to Korea, Pfc. Richard Deje-
sus would never have thought that he
would find a best friend here, thou-
sands of miles away from the United
States.
Even more unbelievable to Dejesus
is the fact that his new best friend is a
Republic of Korea Army Special Forces
Soldier.
Dejesus, a 34-year old communi-
cations specialist, assigned to Head-
quarters Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd
Air Defense Artillery Regiment, along
with other unit Soldiers, has been vol-
unteering to provide English language
training each week to the nearby ROK
Special Warfare Training Group Sol-
Private First Class Richard Dejesus, assigned to Headquarters Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery, goes over an English lesson with
Republic of Korea Army Master Sgt. Kim Myung-soek. Dejesus and Soldiers from the unit have been providing weekly English languauge train-
ing to members of the ROK Special Forces Warfare Training Group Soldiers since September 2010. – U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Austin Liu
Culture Corner
Intern reflects on working in an American enviroment
By Arisae Ryu
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — I
still remember my first day here last
September when I reported to the
Public Affairs Office for my internship.
I was quite excited, but nervous at the
same time, because I knew everything
would be so different.
I have lived abroad, but my only re-
sponsibility then was to focus on my
studies; this internship was dissimilar
to all of my previous experiences.
My six months as a PAO intern has
not only been an eye-opener, but also
has provided me with the tools that I
will need from now on.
Through my job, I met many nice
people (I mean seriously), got to visit
beautiful places in my own country
that I had never been to, and I particu-
larly learned how the American system
works which assisted my grasp of the
work field.
I’ve had many novel experiences,
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diers since September.
“I always wanted to be a Special
Forces Soldier, and it is one of the pri-
mary reasons I joined the Army last
year,” said Dejesus, a native of New
York City. “That is also the reason why
I jumped up at the opportunity to in-
teract with these elite Korean Soldiers.
I was a bit anxious, if not intimidated,
before the first class began. After all,
these students are the most lethal,
most professional, and most respected
Soldiers the ROK military can offer.”
It was during that class Dejesus first
met Master Sgt. Kim Myung-seok. He
was one of the students in Dejesus’ dis-
cussion group.
“He (Kim) immediately impressed
me with his down-to-earth demean-
or and light-hearted humor,” Deje-
sus said. “You can see in his eyes that
like my very first story in The Morning
Calm Weekly. When it was released for
the first time, I felt like I was on top
of the world. I wanted to stop everyone
I saw in the street and show them my
story (although I didn’t). I still have
numerous copies of it that I’m going to
keep forever.
The boost in my writing skills is
definitely one of the biggest things I
gained from the program; I’ve become
very confident in putting my thoughts
to paper (I have an awesome editor
anyway).
Also, I will never forget my first bus
ride on post. There were so many Sol-
diers in uniform staring at me (at least
I felt that way). It was a somewhat in-
timidating experience. Now, riding the
bus has become a daily routine and I
enjoy running into familiar faces and
having a chat about what’s good these
days. I’m not a stranger anymore.
In all honesty, before this internship
started, I never thought it would turn
out to be such an amazing and insight-
he genuinely cares about the people
around him.”
Kim, a 36-year old native of Daegu,
is one of the primary airborne instruc-
tors at ROK Special Warfare Training
Group and has more than 250 High
Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jumps
under his belt. He is also a decorated
combat veteran, having served with
the ROK Special Forces since 1990.
“He (Dejesus) was extremely thor-
ough in his instruction and demon-
strated a maturity not typical of the
folks of his rank,” said Kim about his
first impression of Dejesus. “But even
more importantly, in many aspects, he
reminded me so much of myself.”
From that day on, the two Soldiers
formed an unlikely friendship. And
Kim was correct about the similarities
between him and Dejesus. Both put
ful journey. I feel that I have developed
immensely throughout the program
and I still want to continue growing.
I am truly sad to be leaving Hum-
phreys Garrison, but not one intern
can deny that this experience was a
major turning point in their lives. It
has been an honor to have had the op-
portunity to be a part of the team of
“the best little public affairs office in
Korea.”
I hope the Cultural Corner has been
enjoyable and informative and I would
like to thank you for your warm smiles
and your support.
I just want everyone to know that
the pleasure was all mine.
(Editor’s Note: Arisae Ryu, a
student at Namseoul University in
Cheonan, has completed her intern-
ship in the USAG Humphreys Public
Affairs Office. While here, she wrote
about many items in Korean culture
that Americans might not usually hear
about. We wish her the very best in the
future.) x
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their children above everything else
in the world. Both shared a passion
for baseball and an active lifestyle. But
more importantly, both had dreamed
of becoming Special Forces since
childhood.
“As soon as I learned of his desire to
become Special Forces, I encouraged
him to pursue his dream,” Kim said.
“I enlisted in the Army as a 32 year-
old private, and trust me, it was not an
easy decision.” Dejesus said. “Before
the military, I worked as a glazier (glass
maker) in New York for eight years.”
Kim said, “I told him our motto here
at Special Warfare Training Group is
‘making the impossible possible.’ And,
it is not just physically, but also men-
tally. A strong will can make anything
happen.”
Dejesus will be submitting his Spe-
cial Forces application in the near fu-
ture.
Many people agree that an unac-
companied tour here in Korea can be
difficult, especially for new Soldiers on
his or her first tour away from family
and loved ones. It was especially true
for Dejesus who previously had never
been separated from his son.
“I still cannot forget that weekend
when Kim called me and invited me to
play baseball with his family,” Dejesus
said. “Somehow, he knew that I was
really missing my family that day and
hearing a friendly voice on the other
end of the phone was exactly what I
needed.”
Kim added, “We have become more
than friends…more like brothers. It is
my responsibility to look after a family
member.
“I was deployed to Iraq in 2008,
working with the U.S. Special Forces
extensively,” Kim continued, “and I
have always been very impressed with
the quality of Soldiers serving in the
U.S. Army. Dejesus and the volunteer
teachers definitely reaffirmed my per-
ception and as a direct result of their
efforts, the U.S. and ROK relationship
is stronger than ever.” x
Arisae Ryu, a student at Namseoul Uni-
versity in Cheonan, has completed her
internship in the USAG Humphreys Pub-
lic Affairs Office. While here, she wrote
about items in Korean culture that most
Americans might not know about. – U.S.
Army photo by Sue Hee-so
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JANUARY 14, 2011
Keeping customers connected makes IMO important link
By Mary Grimes and Yoon Bo-weon
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — These days,
staying connected takes on a whole new
meaning when we look around and see
there are digital and electronic gadgets in
almost everyone’s possession. From cell
phones to voice recorders, the ability to
connect with family and friends is more
often than not, just a touch pad away.
That connection is no different in
the average workplace, where it is quite
the norm to see a computer workstation
on almost every desk. Something to
keep in mind is that it requires a team
of folks to ensure these computer
systems are properly maintained, and
service is consistent and as reliable as
technologically possible.
Tasked with ensuring such service
is available to customers and clients
in U.S. Army Garrison Daegu and
Area IV, are subject matter experts like
Alan Klingsieck, Chief of Information
Management (CIM), Camp Henry, and
his colleague, IT Specialist Kim Kyoung
Suk. With many years of experience
to their credit, they are the Garrison’s
subject matter experts with regards to
their profession. When asked just what
it took to keep things up and running
for their clients, the two were all too
happy to share insight and explanations
regarding the role of the unit IMO.
“A major duty of the IMO is to make
sure every individual who is authorized
to use our computer systems, can indeed
access the network and communication
programs without any problems. At the
same time, however, we have to protect
their computer systems from viruses
and hackers who seek to interrupt the
customer’s ability to conduct business
or carry out their assigned duties. To
accomplish this, we can do things like
Alan Klingsieck, USAG Daegu information management chief, runs a check on computer equipment in order to determine its status
for upgrading or continued service. — U.S. Army photo Mary Grimes
USAG DAEGU
Kim Kyoung-suk, IT Specialist, assists a customer with a computer issue. Authorized users of computer equipment must always keep
security in mind while using personal and Government computer systems. — U.S. Army photo Yoon Bo-weon
provide the customer with special
software so that they can press on with
carrying out their tasks,” said Klingsieck.
As most computer users are aware,
security is an ongoing challenge for
users, and for those who have the
huge task of keeping them safe and
operational. To ensure every possible
effort is made to protect the user, and
the system overall, some very necessary
steps must be carried out. According to
Kim Kyoung Suk, training the user is key.
“Whenever an individual logs on to
a computer here, the most important
thing to keep in mind is security.
You have to be an authorized user in
order to get your own account. That
authorization will give you the access
to get onto the computer. The IMO
usually offers computer training, and
then after successful completion of the
training, your signature is required. That
agreement essentially is one that tells
you which web-sites and programs you
can or cannot access,” said Kim.
The IT Specialist emphasized the
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importance of computer training. She
said, “The reason why we run computer
training, and frequently provide you with
information that we feel is pertinent,
is because we want the user to have a
sense of security when they are trying
to get their work done. The regularity in
checking is because we are concerned
about hackers and viruses that can
ultimately affect, all of the programs, as
well as steal one’s user information. As
you can imagine, this type of incident
would cause serious problems for the
user, as well as the U.S. Army.”
We all know of someone who isn’t as
mindful of the policies or rules regarding
the use of government computers. For
that reason, a reiteration is often made
by IMO. “We have to constantly remind
people that computer use and security
is something that they have to take
seriously. Sometimes it’s the simple
things that can lead to bigger problems.
Periodically we will check computer
monitors to ensure the customer isn’t
having any problems—especially
problems that might cause an overall
hazardous situation to the computer
management process,” Kim said.
The IMO’s job doesn’t end with
security and computer authorization.
They also have the additional task of
seeing to it that computer equipment
upgrades are done, and that every
person has the equipment they will
need to accomplish their job. Said Kim,
“IMO has a huge responsibility, and we
are always looking at ways to provide
our customers with both timely and
efficient service.”
Echoing similar sentiments,
Klingsieck added, “We’re committed to
providing the customer with the best
possible service we can. Technology
is ever changing, but the need for the
customer to be mindful of security, and
to take the appropriate precautions with
regards to things like opening emails
that are suspicious visiting unfamiliar
websites or even leaving their CAC card
in their computers, these are things that
will never change.” x
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t News & Notes

USAG Daegu Community Town
Hall
The entire USAG Daegu and Area IV
community is invited to the Daegu
American School cafeteria, Wednesday
Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. for a Community Town
Hall. Get there a little early for some
pizza and make sure to bring your
questions for the experts to answer!
Be Wise, Winterize
Prepare for a safe winter. Check tire
pressure, make sure your vehicle’s four-
wheel drive system is working properly,
change the engine oil an adjust the
viscosity grade, inspect the wiper fluid,
check the battery and charging system,
and check antifreeze mixture. For more
information call Camp Henry Auto Skills
at 768-8164.
Indoor Soccer League
Camp Carroll Daegu Area Indoor Soccer
League begins on February 28. Register
Now. Call Camp Carroll Daegu Area
Sports & Fitness Center at 765-8287 for
more information.
Matting & Framing Class
Instruction will be provided the Arts &
Crafts Center upon request and during
normal operation hours. For more
information call 764-5692
Gosu Cave Tour
Saturday, Jan. 29 departing from the
Camp Walker Commissary at 8 a.m.
and the Camp Carroll CAC at 9 a.m.
Entrance fee is 6,000 won. Call 765-8325
for more information.
Financial Counseling Services
Financial counseling for soldiers
Nam-gu starts New Year with Daegu Garrison
and family members with emphasis Nam-gu district Mayor Lim Byung-heon, USAG Daegu Commander Col. Kathleen Gavle and other officials in Nam-gu district
on managing personal finances and hope for another constructive year at the new year’s reception. — U.S. Army photo Pfc. Kim Min-jae
tracking spending habits. Development
of a personal financial plan, retirement
plan, and college saving plan. For more
information call 768-8127 or 768-7112
Kind words go a long way, share some today
for ACS, financial readiness program By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Milton Johnson have a hunger for praise, a strong need
manager. for praise, a strong need for love and
USAG Daegu Garrison Chaplain
Attention Readers appreciation. In fact, people who don’t
DAEGU GARRISON — A soldier excel probably need compliments more
The inaugural meeting of the Daegu recently said to me, chaplain, I heard
Book Club will be Feb. 22, 7 p.m. at than people who do excel.
a beautiful compliment about you the Compliments are ways of saying, I
Starbucks on Camp Walker. Our first other day but I don’t have time to tell
book will be The Immortal Life of care about you and I appreciate you.
you what it was right now. Later on I You are special to me and you are
Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. want to share it with you – okay. But
Questions or suggestions, contact Meri important to all of us. Most of all, you
later on seemed like forever. It felt like are an integral part of this team. Every
Healey, 764-5910 meri.d. healey@us. an eternity from the moment he said he
army. mil. individual needs and deserves care,
had heard the compliment to the time appreciation, acceptance, and approval.
FMWR Marketing he shared it with me. Maybe the golden rule can help us at
Can’t find your favorite menu at the Why did it seem so long? Why this point. You remember – “Do unto
club? Got a party theme your friends did I feel such anxiety? It is because others as you would have others do unto
would love? Have a program idea for a compliment is a cherished gift; you”. If we enjoy being appreciated by
teens? Tell us what you would do if because all of us want to be loved and others, perhaps we should learn to show
you could reach out and touch FMWR appreciated; because we have great appreciation for and to those around us.
programs, events and activities and hunger for an expression of praise and If words can lift our spirits, we should
you could win $100 in FMWR gift appreciation. learn to use them in a manner whereby
certificates. Suggestions can be e-mailed Everyone enjoys hearing kind words. we can boost the spirits of others.
to laurel.baek@korea.army.mil No matter how young we are or how feedback from those close to us and That is exactly what Jesus did. He used
old we become, there is still something people who work very near to us. The compliments frequently and well. He
good about the pleasure we receive from truth is, whether we admit it or not – it had the uncanny ability to make people
encouraging words and complimentary feels good when we get compliments. feel good about themselves when
remarks of other people. We are The problem is - each of us do not nobody else did. He knew how to lift
especially uplifted when another person always give or get compliments as often individuals spirits with kind words and
look us in the eyes and says – thank as we could or should get them. Some encouraging looks. They enjoyed his
you for what you did the other day, or I of us live in the shadows of those who company. Jesus has given us an example
really appreciate you taking the time out appear to do better what we do best. that we may follow in His steps – even
of your busy schedule to help me out!! And sometimes it looks like everybody in our complimenting.
There is an inner feeling of acceptance else gets recognized and complimented Consider the words of 2 Timothy 1:
and satisfaction when we hear that when we do all the work. For some of 4-5 that says, “I remember your tears,
someone approves of our appearance, us it feels like we do okay but we don’t and I want to see you very much, so
our work, or our contribution to life. excel at anything. And we start to think that I may be filled with joy…” Think
But, some of us might say that we don’t that we are extremely common. When about it. There is probably someone
need verbal recognition from others. compared to others we’re not as pretty, right now who needs to be told of some
However, I submit to you that all of not as smart, not as talented, not as well great contribution he or she has made
us need affirming words and positive dressed, and not as successful. Yet we in your life. If so, tell them. x
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Giving back to the Waegan community a true act of charity

By Mary Grimes and Pfc. Kim Min-jae
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DA E G U G A R R I S O N — T h e
meaning of “Good Neighbor” seems
to have no end when it comes to the
efforts made by Soldiers and family
members serving throughout Area
IV. Hearing of the plight of a local
Waegan boy, Kang Byeong-Je, who has
Muscular Dystrophy and is in dire need
of surgery that will hopefully straighten
out his backbone, Sgt. 1st Class Nathan
A. Massey, 501st Sustainment Brigade,
Camp Carroll rallied others to join in
doing what they could to make the
surgery more of a possibility than a
hope.
The Camp Carroll community came
together Jan. 8 to conduct a yard sale,
a charitable event intended to make a
difference in the life of at least one little
boy, and his family.
The idea arose during a visit by
Massey and his colleagues to a local
disability center, and Kang’s situation
was mentioned. “Kang’s backbone is
severely curved and that restricts him
from participating in any physical
activity. However, that adversity
hasn’t dampened his spirits. He is an
intellectual who loves learning. Right
now he is in the top two percent of his
7th grade class.”
After meeting Kang, Massey was
moved to do something to help. He
and members of the 501st SBDE and
SAMC put together a yard sale that
consisted of everything from books to
toys to clothing. At the end of the day,
more than $3000 had been raised, and
the meaning of “Good Neighbor” had
again been elevated.
“I am excited, and I am thankful to
everyone who helped make this event
a success. I think this is an excellent
way to give something back to the local
community,” expressed SFC Massey. x

Books, toys, and games were among the items available at the Camp Carroll charitable
A charity event to help a young Korean boy brought out members of the Camp Carroll event established to help with expenses for a local Waegan boy in need of surgery. —
community who wanted to make a difference. — U.S. Army photo Pfc. Kim Min-jae U.S. Army photo Pfc. Kim Min-jae

Camp Henry Red Cross a lifeline to the well-being of USAG Daegu and Area IV
By Mary Grimes and Jo Yu-ra been determined the USAG Daegu Arose said that a new program is a small fee for materials. “For those
USAG Daegu Public Affairs child supervision policy,” she said. expected to make its debut in the very participating in the new expectant
With a focus on prevention and near future. “The Red Cross is planning mother ’s program, we will offer
DAEGU GARRISON — It is a preparedness, Arose said that the on kicking off a “New and Expectant baby bundle bags that will include
common desire for most people to Red Cross facility on Camp Henry Mothers” Program sometime this month a comfort care kit, and toiletries.
want to live well. For some, it may also provides training that involves a or next. That program will focus on those Just keep in mind that these classes
mean a big house up on a hill, or an number of life-saving techniques. basic skills that help in identifying and are open to all authorized I.D. card
office window with an enviable view. We offer classes on how to respond to responding to cardiac emergencies, first holders. We’re hoping that people
Whatever the desire, it is always fires, weather emergencies, and of course aid, and more,” she said. will take advantage of these services
exceeded by something far more Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation— Arose said that the training at the because Red Cross is here to support
fundamental, and it is in places better known as CPR. Red Cross is open to anyone interested their needs. We want to be a positive
and people like those who serve Constantly seeking ways to improve improving their safety skills. She and supportive part of their Korean
communities worldwide through such their services to and for the community, added, however, that there is only experience,” she stated. x
agencies as the Red Cross, that we are
able to get to the heart of what living
well really means.
Here in U.S. Army Garrison Daegu,
it may mean that the welfare and
well-being of Soldiers and Family
members are forever on the radar for
Red Cross volunteers, and station
Manager Christina Arose. “We are
always available to provide emergency
communications. Red Cross is known
worldwide for that particular effort.
However, we provide much more. We
actually offer a wide variety of services.
Among them, courses related to the
safety and well being of children. For
example, we provide training for those
who do babysitting.
“We teach the individual how
to feed, and how to hold a child, as
well as how to change diapers, and
pursue the overall care of the child.
This training is invaluable to the
individual who has the responsibility
of ensuring the care and safety of
infants, toddlers and or school age
children. Included in that training The Camp Henry Red Cross offers a variety of babysitting and emergency care classes for authorized I.D. cardholders. A listing of
are the policy guidelines, as they have those classes is available from the USAG Daegu Facebook site www.facebook.com/USAGDaegu. — U.S. Army photo Mary Grimes
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American credited with aiding a Korean National in distress
By Mary Grimes and Cpl. Jang Bong-seok
USAG Daegu Public Affairs
DAEGU GARRISON — Many people
may not notice it or even think about it,
but more often than not, they may be
in the presence of a hero. If you were to
ask the colleagues of Kenneth Edland,
Lead Management and Program
Analyst, U.S. Army Garrison Daegu
Plans, Analysis & Integration Office,
they’d probably tell you that there is a
lot of truth to that statement.
Edland found himself in a life
changing situation Dec. 20, 2010, when
he himself came to the rescue of a
Korean National in distress.
Edland, who was on his way to
church, to meet his wife who was
patiently awaiting his arrival, was
delayed while at a stoplight. He glanced
over to see the frantic behavior being
exhibited by two female passengers in
a neighboring vehicle. After a closer
look, Edland noticed that the car in
which the women were driving, began
moving forward, hitting the car in
front of it. When both vehicles stopped
moving, Edland looked even closer,
only to discover that a male in the
vehicle was shaking and convulsing.
“Once I realized that something
was completely wrong, I put my car
in park, and jumped out to see what I
could do to help. Going to the driver’s
side of the vehicle, I opened the door
and the woman, whom I came to know
later was his daughter, was in the back
literally screaming at the top of her
lungs, “Bbal-li bbal-li,” which means
to hurry. She was calling 119, while his
wife was on the driver’s seat yelling,
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and understandably stressed.
“ T h e d r i ve r w a s co u g h i n g —
convulsing, so once I made eye contact
with the woman, I asked if it was okay
for me to take him. She kind of gave
me an okay sign. I then undid the
USAG Daegu Lead Management and Program Analyst Ken Edland was in the right place
at the right time, and did the right thing to aid a Korean National in distress just before
Christmas. — U.S. Army photo Cpl. Jang, Bong-seok.
gentleman’s seatbelt, got him out of
the vehicle and onto the ground, and
began performing CPR. I checked
and he had lost his pulse for a short
time. Fortunately, thanks to CPR, the
man got his pulse back and started to
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breathe again,” explained Edland.
The management analyst said he
will never forget the face of the wife. He
said it was an unforgettable moment
and that everything happened fairly
quickly. “I can never forget the wife’s
facial expression. She kept asking me
if her husband was okay. I told her that
he is ok now and with that, her face
showed some signs of peace,” he said.
What might have seemed like
a lifetime was actually less than 10
minutes for this entire incident to
unfold. Edland said that an ambulance
arrived about five minutes after the
frantic 119 call. “Once the ambulance
arrived, I explained what had happened
and what had been done for the
gentleman. As the ambulance pulled
off, the daughter and the wife of the
patient thanked me repeatedly. Before
leaving, I left my business card with
the family, and asked that they contact
me if they needed anything. On that
same day, around 2:30 p.m., I received a
message from the man’s son, thanking
me as well. I asked if I could visit the
hospitalized gentleman, and they
eagerly said yes.
“When I arrived at the hospital, I
received a warm welcome from his
family. When I saw the gentleman I
could see that he was not yet in good
condition. His face was kind of reddish.
The good news is that the next day, the
man’s son informed me that his father
was okay, and was back at home. That
was the best news anyone could have
hoped for,” commented Edland.
Heroes. There could be one in your
presence at any time. x
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윌리엄 후버 대령
사설
용산기지 사령부의 공동체를 위한 성공적인 비젼
시대의 중요한 인물이었습니다. 목적은 무엇입니까? 용산기지는 계속적으로 우리가 맞는 일을
그의 강의와 대화들은 여러 한국에 있는 약 17,000명의 하는지, 맞는 일을 맞게 실행하고
일들을 불러일으키고, 그 시대 미군, 민간 군무원들, 가족들, 있는지, 그리고 우리가 무엇을
양심을 촉구하였습니다. 계약직과 은퇴한 사람들이 빠뜨리고 있는지에 대해 계속
그가 이끈 이 움직임과 행진은 구성하는 공동체에 중요한 물어봐야 할 필요가 있습니다.
그의 용기와 이타적인 헌신을 도움과 서비스를 제공합니다. 저는 용산기지사령부가
통해 미국인들의 인생 구조에 이 서비스는 몇몇의 예로 성공을 확신할 수 있는 계획을
큰 변화를 가져왔습니다. 그의 비상 화재 대비, 도로공사와 갖고 있는 것에 대해 알려드릴
헌신과 카리스마적인 리더쉽은 같은 공공 사업, 보육 서비스, 수 있게 되어 기쁩니다.
13년간의 시민 평등권 운동의 교통과 주택 지원 등을 포함하고 우리의 전략적 계획은 이제
방향을 알려주었습니다. 있습니다. 막 시작했습니다. 우리는
마틴루터킹 목사의 모두를 오늘날 육군에는 179 열심히 일함과 훌륭한 경영
위한 자유와 평등의 비젼은 개 의 기 지 가 있 습 니 다 . 연습을 통해 용산 공동체의
이 나라와 전 세계의 남녀노소 용산기지사령부는 3년 연속으로 삶의 질을 높일 것이고, 용산이
에게 영감을 주었습니다. “최고의 미군 공동체” 칭호를 더 살고 일하기 좋은 곳으로
비젼은 어떠한 기관에서든 받음으로써 육군 전체에서 탑 만들기 위해 과정을 설계하고
성공의 중요한 열쇠입니다. 3 기지에 들어가는 영광을 발전시킬 것 입니다.
때로는 기관들이 그들의 가져왔습니다. 우리는 영광의 여느때와 마찬가지로, 모두의
임무와 비젼, 그리고 목적을 역사를 갖고있습니다. 노력은 희망되고, 가치를 더할
By 윌리엄 후버 대령 되돌아봐야하고, 어떻게 일을 우리의 비젼은 최고의 미군 것 입니다.
번역 상병 최용준 / USAG Y 끝낼 것인가에 대해 방향 공동체에 맞는 기준을 지켜가며 고 객 만 족 시 스 템 이 나
공보실 조정을 해야합니다. 살아가는 것 입니다. 우리가 사령관의 상담전화인 738-
신뢰와 자신감을 바탕으로한 여기까지 어떻게 왔느냐는, 3 4 8 4 를 이 용 해 주 시 기
관계를 만드는것이 우리의 우리의 가치를 중요시여기고 바랍니다. 당신은 당신의
용산기지사령부- 2011년 1 목표이고, 이 것은 당신의 모든 모든 곳의 최상부에 둔 훌륭한 일에 걸맞는 최고의
월 16일에 용산기지사령부는 고객들과, 주주들과의 개방된 전략적 계획을 다시 돌아보는 안식처를 갖을 만 합니다.
마틴루터킹 주니어 목사의 대화를 통해서 이루어집니다. 것입니다. 용산기지사령부는 진정
삶을 축하하려 합니다. 그는 현 용산기지사령부의 존재 우 리 는 우 리 자 신 에 게 서울의 안식처입니다.