The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - May 15, 2009
The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - May 15, 2009
The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - May 15, 2009
ACOE in Korea
Humphreys Garrison wins
prestigious Army Communities
of Excellence award:
See full story on Page 21
May 15, 2009 • Volume 7, Issue 30 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea
Photo courtesy of IMCOM Public Affairs Office http://imcom.korea.army.mil
1st Lt. Matthew Blumberg, 169th Signal Company, 36th Signal Battalion operations officer, coaches Staff Sgt. Andrew Tenorio during a M16 range competition for Mercury Pride III held at Reyn-
olds Range on Command Post Tango, April 30. The 36th Signal Battalion went on to take home the first place trophy for the weapons competition. To view or download photos from this event
visit www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army photos by Cpl. SeungKwon Kim
USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Larry A. Jackson
Public Affairs Officer: Margaret Banish-Donaldson Memorial Day is set aside as a tribute, to honor the men and off duty activities.
CI Officer: James F. Cunningham women who have given their lives to defend our great nation so that Leaders must ensure that all personnel are aware of the hazards
USAG-YONGSAN we may enjoy the blessing of freedom. It is a day where we remember they are likely to face during the holiday weekend. I expect first
Commander: Col. David W. Hall and celebrate the many Americans who died while advancing freedom line leaders to engage their personnel with “Under the Oak Tree
Public Affairs Officer: David McNally
CI Officer: Dan Thompson around the world, including here in the Republic of Korea. On Counseling” before they depart for the weekend. As a minimum,
Staff Writers: Sgt. Im Jin-min, Cpl. Lee Min-hwi, Memorial Day, we are once again reminded that freedom is never they should address adverse consequences of alcohol abuse, unique
Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
free, as we celebrate our tremendous and hazards associated with driving in Korea, responsible use of alcohol,
USAG-HUMPHREYS proud military heritage. We can make this day and using caution in sports and recreational activities. Remind
Commander: Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr. even more memorable by not losing a single everyone to stay vigilant, avoid political gatherings, and follow
Public Affairs Officer: Bob McElroy
CI Officer: Lori Yerdon soldier, civilian employee, or family member curfew requirements. Ensure everyone knows they should always
Writer-Editor: Ken Hall to needless accidents or injuries. use the “buddy system” when going off post and leave a “travel
Designer: Cpl. Kim, Hyung Joon
Traditionally, Memorial Day marks the plan” with someone that is not traveling with them.
USAG-DAEGU beginning of the summer season. Many This first holiday of the summer season provides a great
Commander: Col. Michael P. Saulnier
PAO: Philip Molter
Service Members and their families will take opportunity for well-earned relaxation as well as solemn
Staff Writers: Pfc. Park Kyung Rock, Pfc. Lee Dodam, advantage of the warmer weather by traveling remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect
Kim Ayeon, Lee Jihye around the peninsula and participating in and secure freedom. I encourage all of you to look out for each
Gen. Walter L. Sharp
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MAY 15, 2009 NEWS NEWS • PAGE 3
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from
the military police blotters. These entries
may be incomplete and do not imply guilt or
innocence.
Spring cleaning?
Be careful what you throw out
By Dan Wilkinson disposed of.
CFC/USFK OPSEC Officer Work-related papers must also be
protected. Sensitive information, or SI,
It’s that time of year. Everything is refers to all papers marked “For Official
turning green and the weather is awesome. Use Only”, Limited Distribution”, or
Ah, it’s spring-time again! Something else “Controlled Unclassified Information”.
that goes along with spring is the chore of Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. We
spring cleaning… getting rid of all that must protect items that contain information
“stuff ” that’s accumulated over the past about the organization’s mission, exercise
year (or more). As much as we may not activities, computer networks, infrastructure,
look forward to the act of spring cleaning, capabilities, vulnerabilities, and plans. Since
I think everyone feels pretty good about we don’t know what exactly the bad guys are
the end result. looking for, we should destroy any paper
But, if we’re not careful, there could be or document that contains work-related
a serious and damaging result. What we information.
toss out in the trash could come back to How do we protect against dumpster
haunt us. divers and bad guys stealing our personal
This goes for cleaning out your files at and work-related information?
home and at work. Everyone should be very At home, purchase a personal shredder.
cautious what they put in the trash. Because Good quality cross-cut shredders are very
let’s face it, once you drop something in inexpensive and could save you thousands
the dumpster, you lose control of it and it’s of dollars and years of headaches by helping
available to anyone. You may be wondering, to prevent the compromise of your personal
“who would go through my home or office information.
trash to obtain information?” At work, in accordance with USFK
Dumpster Diving is very popular among Policy Letter #24, all personnel will shred
identity thieves and intelligence collectors. all work-related and personal papers. Unit
It’s inexpensive to gather information this leaders and supervisors must talk to their
way… and, unfortunately, very lucrative troops about this security measure and
for the bad guys. conduct periodic spot checks of the trash
At home, everyone should be careful cans in the office. Additionally, while taking
to destroy any papers trash to the dumpster,
or files that contain take a look in and
personal information. around the container
This includes social for papers that should
security numbers, have been destroyed.
birthdates, banking If documents, charts,
information, medical manuals, CDs, or
files, and planning any other items that
calendars. Destroy should be controlled
anything that could are discovered, and
allow someone to it’s not obvious who
steal your identity, your money, or your they belong to, contact the USFK OPSEC
possessions. Office for assistance.
At work, the careless tossing of files can Get busy and clean up your offices…
have a much more serious effect because it’s a great security practice to get rid of
those actions may not only affect you, but documents you no longer need. Just be
others in your office, your organization, smart about it, please. Enjoy spring while
or your entire command. Just like at it lasts!
home, we need to protect personally To view the command OPSEC Policy
indentifiable information, or PII. Some Letter, go to http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/
units or organizations (I.E., orderly rooms, commandpolicies.aspx. If you have
reception centers, personnel offices, and questions regarding Operations Security,
medical facilities) handle PII on a regular contact the CFC/USFK OPSEC Officer
basis and need to be extremely cautious at DSN 723-2149 or OPSEC@Korea.
of how that information is controlled and Army.Mil.
Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson, USAG-RC commander, discusses the standards and conditions of the entertainment district in Warrior Country with Marty’s American Sports Bar and Grill manager
during the Bosandong Korea Special Tourist Association quarterly meeting at the Samaul Gumgo building in Dongducheon, April 23. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker
Soldiers try
‘mocktails’ during
National Alcohol
Awareness Month
April was Alcohol Awareness Month and
Area I Army Substance Abuse Program
set up kiosks in Area I garrisons with infor-
mation about substance abuse as well as
alcohol abuse. ASAP, Prevention and Em-
ployee Assistance Program Coordinator,
Gloria Prince, (right) serves ‘mocktails,’
nonalcoholic cocktails, to Marilyn Pierce,
Staff Sgt. Richard Pierce and Barbara Gal-
loway from Camp Kwangsari April 23, at
USAG-Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club. “Every
year, millions of Americans - one in every
13 adults - suffer from alcohol abuse or
alcohol dependence,” Prince said. Cam-
paign booths also were displayed April
22 at USAG-Casey and April 24 at Camp
Stanley. — U.S. Army photo by Margaret
Banish-Donaldson
USAG-RC • PAGE 6
http://imcom.korea.army.mil AREA I THE MORNING CALM
Diverse class of 2009 graduates from UMUC unaware of a wide range of resources available
to them for instant assistance.
Hall encouraged community members to use the
By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun Interactive Customer Evaluation program to get the
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs immediate attention of the Garrison in addition to
the town hall forum.
YO N G S A N G A R R I S O N — Several residents also reported very high
University of Maryland University satisfaction with the Korea Housing Management
College’s newest graduates received web site, and recommended that fellow neighbors
degrees May 2 at its Class of 2009 use the site to submit work orders for repairs.
c o m m e n c e m e n t . Hu n d re d s o f Residents were also encouraged to provide the
families and friends filled the Seoul Garrison with photographic evidence of problems
American High School Auditorium they may encounter at Hannam Village. “Don’t
to celebrate the graduates. hesitate to take a photo and send it to us if you see
UMUC Class of 2009 consisted of a safety infraction or other problem,” Hall said. “It
students from 32 different nations. The Army Sergeant Dameon Simmons (third from the left) receives his diploma after 17 years will help us understand the situation better and take
average age of the students was 34; the of dedicated study. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun action immediately where needed.”
youngest graduate was twenty and the About 25 dedicated Hannam Village residents
oldest was seventy. On average, they have military assignments, PCSs, exercises opportunities in his life. turned out for the 6 p.m. town hall meeting.
dedicated 13 years for their degree. and training schedules,” she said. “Your “I am going to use it as a tool to go to “I come to hear what the community has to say,”
Some distinguished guests at the determination to see the job through Officer’s Candidate School in August,” said resident Giselle Kaufman. “I want my voice
ceremony included Kathleen Stephens, completion is to be recognized and he said. “It’s also a stepping stone to my to be heard, too. After attending these town halls,
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of applauded in full measure.” master’s degree.” you realize there is a lot of work ahead.”
Korea; and Maj. Gen. Frank A. Panter, Army Sergeant Dameon Simmons thanked the Garrison and Working to make the community better is
Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Simmons, USFK Protocol Office, his command for supporting him. something the Garrison has dedicated itself to
Forces Korea. exemplified the determination “Yongsan is great, I got access to accomplishing through forums such as the Hannam
“I have come again to recognize the through his 17-year long study for education center, tutors, and different Village town hall and the Army Family Covenant.
important role that UMUC plays in his Bachelor of Science degree. people who could help me through,” he “We recognize the strength of our Soldiers comes
the lives of military men and women “My wife kept driving me to go,” he said. “My command and the UMUC from the strength of their Families,” Hall said. “It
and diplomatic men and women and said. “Failure was not an option, so I kept staff were excellent. Any question I asked, all comes back to the Army Family Covenant and
others serving here on the Korean going. It was for me and my family.” they always had an answer for it.” our commitment to serve our community.”
peninsula,” Stephens said. Simmons has served in nine different UMUC has been offering programs Hall told the residents that the Garrison is
Stephens said UMUC’s ‘whenever duty stations during those 17 years, in Asia since 1956. Its mission is to offer committed to continuing an open dialog with
and wherever’ principle has made including three deployments to Bosnia, academic programs to United States the Hannam Village residents. “These interactive
significant contributions to providing Kuwait and Iraq. “I think this is a great military communities throughout Asia forums are all about you,” he said. “We’re here
quality education to Servicemembers. program because it gives people, even and the Pacific. For more information to help and show you that we care. That’s my
“Unlike the average college students, deployed, access to education,” he said. about UMUC programs in USAG- promise to you.”
you have also had to work around He said the degree will open new Yongsan, call 723-7141.
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News & Notes Military spouses share stories of love, sacrifice, family
Air Conditioning Season Begins
Garrison officials have begun turning on
By Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
air conditioning throughout the installation. USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
In leased housing areas, KOHOM has
finished maintenance and cleaning of the YONGSAN GARRISON — More
system after turning off the heat and are than 50 percent of Servicemembers are
in the process of transitioning to cooling. married, so undoubtedly, the Yongsan
This may take a few days. For information, Family Member who won first place in
call 724-3900. an essay contest presented outside the
Army Community Service building May 8
A3 Visa and Sofa Stamp Service
Stop by ACS 2-5 p.m. May 26
during a Military Spouse Appreciation Day
building S4106 room 115, to make an ceremony is not alone.
appointment with Korean Immigration Three years ago: “We met in June,
on-site or receive information on how married in September, and he deployed in
to visit Korean Immigration in person. December,” Regenia Grubbs wrote of her
Service is offered on the 2nd and 4th Soldier. “Everyone tried very hard to be
Tuesday of the month by appointment there for me and support me through all of
only. For information, call 738-7505. those missed firsts; you know – Christmas,
Valentine’s, anniversary.”
Newcomer Outreach
Drop by the Dragon Hill Lodge “Market
There were a total of 17 submissions
Square” and kick start your tour in USAG- and the commonality that seemed to get
Yongsan. ACS representatives will be them through the hard and lonely times
there 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 20 to answer was other military spouses; a second U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall presents a token of his appreciation to a
any and all questions about your new Family who could understand. community spouse during Military Spouse Appreciation Day. See more photos from this event at
community. For information, call 738-7505. “All of the essays were thought provoking, www.flickr.com/usag-yongsan. — U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
heartfelt and patriotic,” said military spouse
Community Information Forum Reta Mills, acting ACS director. “The strong “I didn’t even know about it, but when manages to keep things going. If anyone lives
Join USAG-Yongsan residents for the
bond that spouses form together better I found out, I was like ‘All right!’ Being a up to the Army values, it is my mom.”
monthly Community Information Forum
9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 at the Yongsan
allows the Servicemembers to do their jobs military spouse is a lot different than being Velazsquez summed up the reason
Community Services Building, Room 118. because spouses have a network that allows a regular spouse,” said Melissa Velasquez, military spouses are proud to make
Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall them to help and be there for each other.” second-place winner. “You can’t just hop sacrifices for their special troops who serve
and key community leaders will present U . S . A r m y G a r r i s o n - Yo n g s a n in the car and go see your family when America’s armed forces.
information on current projects, construction, Commander Col. Dave Hall emphasized you’re feeling alone. But I hope that my “I’m very proud to say my husband
renovations, events and answer questions. during the ceremony that spouses give essay helps other spouses to learn that they is a hero,” Velasquez said. “My husband
For information, call 738-3336. troops the strength to make the military are not alone, and even though it’s hard, it is a Soldier.”
strong. He also submitted an essay about his does get better.” Community participation in the
Soldiers Focus Group
wife, Beth Anne, who gave up her promising The support on this day extended ceremony included vocal and instrumental
The intent of the focus group is to
identify and discuss service support
career as a televised broadcast journalist to beyond husband and wife. Seoul American performances by students from Seoul
programs on the installation that support her husband and country. High School student Gavino Shreider American schools. ACS staff members and
affect their every day life. Currently, “Her active duty sponsor has been submitted an essay that won third place, volunteers set up a complimentary food and
constituents are needed to represent promoted several times, an honor he dedicated to the efforts his mom, Eva beverage booth and displayed signs with
the Soldiers in a focus group. Anyone attributes to his Army spouse, period,” Hall Irving, as a military spouse. quotes from the essay submissions.
belonging to this constituent group wrote. “Success is not defined by actions of “Anytime a Family needed help, my Mills said she hopes to have the essays
are encouraged to contact the USAG- one. Success is defined by what this Army mom reached out and gave a helping hand,” published in a book to inspire the entire
Yongsan Customer Service Office. ‘couple’ does as an Army Family.” Shreider wrote. “Mrs. Irving has been military community.
The focus group is 8 a.m. –noon May May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month. dealing with fibromyalgia [a condition that Spouses and community members
29, building 4106, Room 118. For
Some spouses had no idea there was a special day causes pain in muscles, joints, ligaments interested in joining ACS programs may
information, call 738-5288.
or month to acknowledge their significance. and tendons] for the past 10 years and still call Mills at 738-5311.
Good Neighbor
event brings Korean
children to fun park
By Pfc. Hwang Joon-hyun
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
Garrison set to improve child, youth services in spring, and the other is bowling during the Christmas
season,” said Zalma Jordan-Little, vice-president of
publicity of AMSC-Korea Chapter. “Having children of
By Cpl. Choi Keun-woo “CYSS is heading in a different Yongsan Community. my own, I know how important it is to make sure that
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs direction,” Claudette Mohn, CYS “We are working to provide better kids have fun. It is something we also enjoy.”
Services coordinator said. “As the sports activities for the youth, better “This event allows the children to have the unique
YONGSAN GARRISON — Garrison grows, the demand for a child care and better after-school experience of meeting and talking to Americans and
Garrison officials met with more than greater variety of CYSS programs programs,” Mohn said. playing something they don’t have much chance to
70 Child, Youth and School Services is growing.” Both participants and volunteers do,” said Sonni Howards, budget analyst of U.S. Forces
workers May 7 to unveil the details As a sign of that increased emphasis have already benefited from CYS Korea Resource Management. “The children really
of a new covenant designed to attract on providing quality services, Garrison Services programs. enjoy coming here.”
and maintain new youth workers. leaders and FMWR presented signed R o n a l d Va l e r o , s p o r t s Kim Han-wul, a guidance counselor from the
“This was our opportunity to covenants pledging their support for coordinator at Seoul American orphanage, thanked the AMSC for preparing the
communicate directly with our great CYS Services programs. Middle School, received a discount program. “They got all excited because they now know
CYSS employees and let them know “We are continuously improving for childcare for the past year; how much fun it is to visit the Yongsan Garrison. I really
what we’re doing,” said USAG-Yongsan quality of life for the USAG-Yongsan par t of a benefit package that appreciate this invitation, and seeing the smiles on their
Commander Col. Dave Hall. c o m m u n i t y,” s a i d U . S . A r m y comes with helping CYS Services faces gives me great pleasure.”
April 18, senior garrison leaders Garrison-Yongsan Commander programs. “I’m saving 50 percent USA Girls Scouts Overseas Seoul donated 16 boxes
officially signed the CYS Services Col. Dave Hall. “Our Family and on child care costs,” Valero said. of cookies for this event. Children got on the bus with
Covenant at the Community Fun Fair. Morale, Welfare and Recreation “We’ve been seeing a lot of great their hands full of cookies and other gifts.
“This builds on the promise programs are top-notch.” things lately,” said Mohn. “With “This is my second visit, and every time I come,
we made in the Army Family One of those new programs is the Garrison in full support of there are always many things to have fun with,” said
Covenant,” Hall said. “Honestly, I the new in-home family childcare our activities I am confident that 13-year-old Kim Su-rah. “I could play golf with my
don’t believe any other community program, where a child or baby may this team will be able to provide friends, and there were many Americans in the park,
in the Army energized CYS Services be cared for in a home environment the services that the community too. I wish that I could come here again.”
programs like we’re doing.” by a registered household in the members need and deserve.”
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on top” is even harder. Be assured that we are leadership formulate a “road map” for
“in the zone” of excellence and consistently success in providing quality service.
meeting the needs of our customers. This month, we are also reaching out to
Because of our experience as a front- garrison employees to take the Organizational
runner for the past two years, the garrison Self-Assessment survey. This is a tool for me to get
is well positioned to prepare for next year’s an “azimuth check” on the way we are deploying
competition. What this means is that our our strategic plan and objectives. The OSA helps
community members can continue look to us us to better manage our programs and services. It
for “excellence in installation management.” also tells me the maturity of our organization.
We are fully engaged to meet the promises Garrison employees will be taking the OSA
of the Army Family Covenant. We promise May 11-22. I look forward to seeing the honest
to continue providing a quality of life responses and constructive criticism. This survey
commensurate with your level of service. is vital for us to continue improving our support
There are many ways for you to help us help to our Soldiers, Families and each other.
you. First, when you have a comment, positive Thanks for doing your part to continue
or negative, you need to know that we have making Yongsan a “Community of
mechanisms in place to hear your feedback. Excellence!” Army Strong!
Postal Service announces insurance claims process changes A customer may also file a claim by downloading
a form from USPS.com and mailing it directly to
retain the damaged article and container, including
packaging, wrapping, and any other contents
Special to the Morning Calm facilities, or authorized PC Postage providers. The Postal Service Accounting Services in St. Louis, received, until the claim is fully resolved.
USPS website to process claims online is https:// Missouri. Customers can continue to file claim forms Customers are no longer required to take
In order to streamline the claims process and www.usps.com/insuranceclaims/online/. In addition, at a local Post Office facility. these materials to the post office at the time a
to provide customers with more consistent service, Express Mail customers may file online claims, even if To ensure consistency and service quality, all claim is filed.
online claims processing service is now available no additional insurance was purchased. claims are adjudicated by Accounting Services. Local Upon receiving a request from the Postal
to customers who purchase domestic insurance Collect on Delivery and Registered Mail claims Post Office facilities no longer adjudicate insurance Service, they are to turn the materials over to their
through any retail channel – i.e., USPS.com, may be filed by mail or at a Post Office facility; claims. The damaged goods inspection policy for local post office for inspection, retention, and
Automated Postal Center kiosks, local Post Office however, they cannot be filed online. domestic claim is also changed. Customers must disposition in accordance with the claim.
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TRICARE and your summer vacation: 10 tips for the traveling TRICARE Pacific beneficiary
TRICARE Pacific Marketing pharmacies in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam obtain an itemized bill and file a claim with Madison, WI 53707-7985. Be sure to use
and the US Virgin Islands. TRICARE for reimbursement. your sponsor’s Social Security Number, not
As summer vacations approach and travel Lastly, you can have your prescription your own.
plans are being made, don’t forget that your filled at a non-network pharmacy or host 2. Seek urgent care at a Military
TRICARE benefits follow you wherever you nation pharmacy, but this is the most Treatment Facility or with a TRICARE 7. Pre-Authorization is not needed
go. During your travels, you are encouraged costly option since you must pay for Network Provider. Use your Travel Card for emergency or urgent medical
to use Military Treatment Facilities if care your medications at the time of purchase to call the Regional TRICARE Office for a care. However, for CONUS inpatient
is required. and then file a claim with TRICARE for list of authorized providers in your area. mental health care authorizations, Call
In the event of an emergency (a threat reimbursement. Value Options at: 1-800-700-8646, at
to life, limb, or eyesight), go directly to For active duty overseas travelers and 3. For all other care amke an extension 2070.
the nearest emergency room military or TRICARE prime enrolled family members, appointment with your PCM. For
civilian. In urgent cases, use of an MTF or go to the nearest emergency room and routine/well/non-urgent specialty care, 8. Active-duty Servicemembers
the nearest TRICARE network provider contact International SOS. International schedule an appointment with your Primary must obtain all needed care at
means less out of pocket expenses and SOS will arrange and pay for emergent Care Manager before you leave or wait until military facilities when possible. In
less paperwork for beneficiaries to file. care. you return. Ensure you have any necessary CONUS, ADSMs are required to report in-
Routine care should be sought from your By simply calling International SOS, medications needed while traveling. patient mental health or traumatic injury to
Primary Care Manager before leaving Korea arrangements will be made to ensure Military Medical Support Office at 1-888-
or after you return from your trip. This members receive care immediately. Contact 4. Transfer Prime enrollment? If you 647-6676. For all other care needs, ADSM
includes management of chronic health information for International SOS can be are a Prime member traveling to the states must follow their own service’s rules.
conditions, routine physicals, and requests found on the TRICARE portion of the for a visit that exceeds 30 days, contact the
for prescription refills. TRICARE Prime 65th Medical Brigade website www.korea. TRICARE Service Center in the area you are 9. ADSMs and family members
enrolled members who receive routine or amedd.army.mil visiting to transfer your Prime enrollment to enrolled in TRICARE Prime
specialty care without prior authorization Active-duty TRICARE Standard enrolled the region in which you will be staying (if traveling overseas should contact
from their PCM, while traveling, risk costly family members and uniformed services Prime is available). International SOS for emergency
Point of Service charges. retirees and their family members should care. Visit your local TRICARE office
When on the road, you can have be prepared to pay for care up front and file 5. Enroll in TRCARE Standard? If or the TRICARE portion of the 65th
prescriptions filled at any MTF pharmacy, a claim for reimbursement upon returning Prime is not available, you may need to Medical Brigade website www.korea.amedd.
the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy, home. Call or stop by your local TRICARE disenroll from Prime and use TRICARE army.mil for International SOS contact
TRICARE Network pharmacies or non- Service Center for information. Standard (not applicable for active-duty information.
network pharmacies. Prescriptions may also Before leaving Korea, stop by your Servicemembers – Prime is mandatory).
be filled at an MTF pharmacy free of charge, TRICARE Service Center for a travel card, Reenrollment to Prime may be accomplished 10. Be prepared to pay at time of
if one is available, and if they stock the enrollment verification, and guidance on upon your return. service. Family members in TRICARE
medication you need. To fill prescriptions medical care while traveling. Below are some Standard and uniformed services retirees
using TMOP (www.express-scripts.com/ tips to assist with planning: 6. TRICARE Pacific Prime enrollees and their families traveling in overseas
TRICARE), you need to provide your should provide their APO mailing remote areas should be prepared to pay for
temporary address so that your order can 1. In an emergency, seek care at the address for claims. Also, direct providers their care at the time of service, obtain an
be mailed to you at that location. Network nearest emergency department. If to send claims to Wisconsin Physician itemized bill, and file a TRICARE claim for
pharmacies include more than 53,000 retail you have to pay the bill at the time of service, Services, Foreign Claims, P.O. Box 7985, reimbursement.
May 15 - 21
Coraline Coraline
HENRY Obsessed (PG) 1 p.m. (PG) 3 p.m. Duplicity
(PG13) 7 p.m. Obsessed (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show No Show No Show
Watchmen
768-7724 (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
HOVEY Watchmen Last House on the Left X-Men Origins Duplicity Star Trek
(R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 7 p.m.
730-5412
Fast and Furious (PG13) Star Trek Star Trek Star Trek Star Trek Star Trek
OSAN Fast and Furious
3:30 / 7 / 9:30 p.m. (PG13) (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 7 / 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
784-4930 Coraline (PG) 1 p.m. 1 / 3:30 / 6 / 8:30 p.m.
Obsessed
RED CLOUD (PG13) 7 p.m. Duplicity Coraline Street Fighter Watchmen X-Men Origins
Miss March (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m.
732-6620 (R) 9 p.m.
Street Fighter
STANLEY (PG13) 7 p.m. Obsessed Obsessed Watchmen Star Trek Last House on the Left
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. No Show (PG13) 7 / 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Push
732-5565 (PG13) 9 p.m.
Duplicity Duplicity
Star Trek Star Trek Coraline Coraline
Star Trek (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
YONGSAN (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG13) 2 / 5 / 8 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m.
(PG13) 5:30 / 8:30 p.m. Friday the 13th Friday the 13th
Delgo Delgo The International The International
(PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
738-7389 (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (PG) 3:30 / 6:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m.
Street Fighter Street Fighter
(PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
U.S. ID card holders enjoy free movies courtesy of Army MWR at U.S. Army installations in Korea.
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Super Gym Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel 1100 Camp Eagle Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel Gospel 1300 Super Gym Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Super Gym 1300 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel KATUSA Contemporary
Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Tuesday 1900 Super Gym Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Korean Korean
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1930 Super Gym Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Stanley Chapel
Catholic Services
COGIC United Pentecostal Catholic Services
Mass
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Mass
Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel
KATUSA Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 0930 Super Gym
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel 1130 Camp Carroll
1700 Camp Eagle Chapel
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
1700 Suwon Air Base Chapel
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Jewish
Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Jewish Worship Service
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Early Morning Service
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel For information, contact Corey Ringer at [email protected], or
(Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel call 753-3909
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel Catholic Services
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate total religious support to the
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel
United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and
Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel authorized civilians across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
Later Day Saints Mon/Thur/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Sunday 1400 West Casey Chapel Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Jewish www.usfk.mil/org/FKCH/Index.html?/org/FKCH/Contents/mission.htm
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel Jewish for helpful links and information.
Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Spencer: Chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Kinley:
[email protected], 738-3009 [email protected], 753-7274 [email protected], 732-7998 [email protected], 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph G. DuBose: Chaplain (Maj.) James E. O’Neal: Red Cloud Chaplain (Maj.) Fredrick Garcia: Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Martin:
[email protected], 738-4043 [email protected] , 753-7276 [email protected], 732-6169 [email protected], 765-8004
Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Capt.) Mario Rosario:
[email protected], 736-3018 [email protected], [email protected],
753-7042
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil FEATURE THE MORNING CALM
2nd Lt. Will Gowin, Charlie Company, 602d ASB (bottom right) leads the pack during one of the stages of the 2009 Tour de Korea, an 850 kilometer cycle race beginning in Suwon, April 25, and
wrapping up May 3 at Changwon. Among the 250 road racing cyclists, Gowin was able to finish several stages in the top 30. — Photo courtesy Sarah Gowin
By Ken Hall way to compete, maintaining the leaders said Gowin. “The race theme was green, took shape. Volunteers Maj. (Ret.) Miles
USAG-Humphreys Public Affairs position for several hours a day during the promoting bicycle use and a healthy active Barnes, Youk Tae-yong and my wife Sarah
nine-day tour robbed him of critical energy lifestyle.” Gowin said most race stages drove our support vehicle and Michael
HUMPHREYS Garrison — The he needed to out-sprint other riders down would finish at a city hall where bikes Toney and Ha Dong-yeol actually sacrificed
Tour de Korea 850 kilometer bicycle road the home stretch. were given out to the community during their race time during the race stages to
race has been traditionally an event for “There were lots of crashes in the race a ceremony. relieve the volunteer drivers around the
Korean riders. For the first time in race and everyone crashed at least once except More than 250 riders competed in this Korean peninsula.”
history, a team of American and Korean for me.” years’ nine-stage Tour de Korea which
riders known as Seoul Synergy was invited The Tour de Korea is comprised of point- began in Suwon on April 25 and ended on Final Individual results:
to compete in this years’ race. to-point road race stages, each lasting up to May 3 at Changwon. • John Linebaugh, 37th
Seoul Synergy’s newest member, 2nd four hours. Unlike the Tour de France and “After we completed stages, racers • David Hutchinson, 47th
Lt. Will Gowin, Charlie Company, 602d Giro di Italia, it had no time trials or team went on short parades around the city to • William Gowin, 67th
Aviation Support Battalion not only time trial qualification requirements. promote the sport,” he said. “We stayed at • Michael Toney, 82nd
finished the race, but did what many of The Seoul Synergy racing team was a couple of five-star hotels and the dinners • Ha Dong-Yeol, 114th
the racers were not able to do: ride 850 made up of current and former U.S. were in banquet halls so, the food and • Michael Wright, 129th
kilometers alongside hundreds of other Army Soldiers Master Sgt. (Ret.) John M. accommodations were awesome.” • Richard Wright, 139th
riders – at times in heavy vehicle traffic Linebaugh, Sgt. 1st Class (Ret.) Michael Tour de Korea rules prohibit teams
and at break-neck speeds – without losing Wright and former Army Sgt. Michael with foreign riders from winning prizes; The Seoul Synergy racing team formed
control. His method was simple: stay in Toney, who reside in Korea. 2nd Lt. Gowin said the race wasn’t about prizes but in 2008 and took the top spots at Korea’s
front of the pack. Richard Wright, Gowin, Republic of Korea building new relationships. Premier Hill Climb races Mishiryeong and
“We had several top 30 finishes during Air Force medical officer, Maj. Ha Dong- “As a team we finished in 15th place Daegwallyeong, in the east coast mountains.
the stages and retired Army master sergeant yeol and David Hutchinson who works for out of 25 teams and really appreciated the Tour de Korea is sponsored by the Korea
John Linebaugh finished 37th overall,” said a communications firm in Seoul. opportunity to race in this great, nine-day Cycling Federation; it is an annual cycling
Gowin, who finished in 67th. “Koreans are very passionate about their stage race,” he said. “What really says a lot competition that’s part of the International
Gowin noted that though it was a safe cycle racing and want to grow the sport,” about our team is the way our race support Cycling Union’s Asia Tour.
2nd Lt. Will Gowin, Charlie Company, 602d Aviation Support Battalion (center on white line) (From left to right) Seoul Synergy team racers Ha Dong-yeol, John Linebaugh, David Hutchinson
races steadily while keeping his eye on another rider who attempted to pass him on his left and William Gowin pause during Tour de Korea race stages April 29. Gowin was able to finish
during the 2009 Tour de Korea. — Photo courtesy Sarah Gowin several stages in the top 30. — Photo courtesy Sarah Gowin
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‘The most important aspect of being a leader is to be a better Soldier every day’
By Pfc. Ma Ju-ho course to be the most challenging part of Tests – he has never scored less than 275 shape, working out on my own time helps to
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs his career in the Army. and routinely scored 300 or higher. His be a better Noncommissioned officer; and it
“I learned a lot in that month,” he said latest score was 295. doesn’t hurt my golf game either.”
HUMPHREYS GARRISON — Sgt. regarding WLC. “Even though I enjoyed the “His scores are extraordinary,” said He always keeps the NCO Creed in
Alvin D. Francisco of Delta Company, 3rd field exercise portion, it was the overall high- 1st Sgt. Sammy Barbour, Headquarters mind and motivates his Soldiers to be ready
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd tempo training that was most exciting.” and Headquarters Company, 2nd CAB, for whatever mission is at hand, wherever it
Combat Aviation Brigade has been enlisted However, his fast-paced career isn’t Francisco’s former unit. “His score is in top may be and he emphasizes the importance
for about seven years, has always placed limited to the field. one percent and he was always pushing his of a sense of urgency.
mission first and never settled for second Francisco, a California native, spent Soldiers to their physical limits.” “For the most part I’ve been on mission
best for himself or his Soldiers. most of his early life swimming and surfing Francisco said he pushes himself every my entire career,” Francisco said. “Readiness
Francisco enlisted to be an AH-64 Apache the Pacific Ocean, riding BMX bikes and morning during PT for many reasons. is one of the most important qualities for the
mechanic and worked in that specialty for skateboarding. These hobbies prepared him “I work out and do a little extra, just for Army. Francisco strives to train his Soldiers
most of his career. But now he is stationed to excel during his Army Physical Fitness my benefit,” Francisco said. “Staying in good to a standard so they are prepared for any
at Humphreys Garrison, where he works as mission. “I give Soldiers the mindset that
a Chinook mechanic. This is the first time in everyday’s a mission day,” he said.
his career he will be in any place for longer Barbour adds: “He always places the
than eight months, excluding Iraq. mission first. Francisco makes sure that
For the majority of his Army career, Soldiers are trained properly and the mission
Francisco has been on mission and has never is accomplished. He is a dedicated Soldier
remained stagnant. When he finished basic and that’s what makes him a good NCO.”
training at Fort Knox, Ky. he received orders Barbour said his former Soldier trains
to Germany. After seven months of training, his junior enlisted troops to standard and
he deployed to Iraq. He then spent time in not to time.
Fort Eustis, Va. before being stationed at “I’ve seen him working with his Soldiers
Fort Bragg, N.C. From Bragg, he deployed at all hours of the day,” said Barbour. “He
to Ft. Hood multiple times for training in just simply gets the job done.”
his military specialty, with two additional Francisco is now enjoying his time as a
deployments to Iraq in between. Chinook mechanic, after working his first
“I didn’t even have time for training eight months in Korea in the mailroom. He
courses like Warrior Leader Course or fought to get back to working in his career
Primary Leadership Development Course,” field and has finally settled into a daily work
said Francisco. routine. He says the most important aspect
He finally had the opportunity to of being a leader is to be a better Soldier
attend WLC just one month ago. Francisco every day.
completed Warrior Leader Course 05-09, “I try to lead [my Soldiers] by example,”
which ran from March 17 to April 15 at Sgt. Alvin D. Francisco (left) with Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Francisco said. “If I keep up a high-tempo
Camp Jackson, Uijeongbu, South Korea. Combat Aviation Brigade, supervises Spc. Zach McKnight (right) with the computer programming work day, my guys will follow that lead and
According to Francisco, he found the process. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ma Ju-ho become better for it.”
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News & Notes Humphreys Garrison recognizes top volunteers for 2008
Community Yard Sale
Your trash may be another person’s treasure,
so gather all those items that you would like
to sell for the Community Yard Sale 10 a.m.-2
p.m., May 30 at the Commissary parking lot.
Pay $5 per spot and a table if you have PCS
orders (60-day window). For all others, pay
$10 per spot and table. For more information
contact Natalie Boutte at 753-3013.
Road Closure
Perimeter Road from T-997 through Bldg.
S1280 will be closed 7 a.m.-5 p.m., May 23-24
for removal work on existing asphalt pavement.
Alternate routes for traffic detours with signage
will be posted. Alternate parking areas have
also been identified. For more information
contact Mr. Birgado at 753-6910.
(Above left) Scaffolding supports construction workers from J&J Maintenance, Inc. as they finish the final renovations to the new Humphreys Medical Clinic here, May 7. (Above right) Workers from
Krima and Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction load support materials into the new Humphreys Education Center here, May 13. (Below) The final touches of Beacon Hills environmentally-
friendly renovations feature bridge construction, placement of large boulders and re-introduction of water throughout the streams in the park. — U.S. Army photos by Ken Hall
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Military Spouses visit International Market in Busan on Military Spouse Appreciation Day
By Kim, Ayeon it was their first time to try Korean food.
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs Everyone had great time trying Korean
cuisine. Local merchants welcomed the
BUSAN — This year, May 8 was military spouses to their shops.
designated as Military Spouse Appreciation Terri, one of Military spouses, said,
Day. Military spouses in Daegu got a “I’ve just been in Korea for two months.
chance to visit Busan for a day of shopping It was my first time meeting a lot of
at the International Market to celebrate this Army wives. It was a good chance to form
meaningful day. relationships. I will definitely join these
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan kinds of opportunities.”
proclaimed the Friday before Mother’s Another spouse, Cherilyn Padgett
Day to be Military Spouse Appreciation added, “I went shopping, learned a little bit
Day. It is a day to recognize and honor about the Korean culture and had lunch. I
the contributions and sacrifices of military had Korean food, Tteokbokki, Tofu and so
spouses. The life of a military family is one on. They were really spicy but delicious. As
of unique challenges. They always have soon as I see anything like this advertised
limited time to set down roots before it is again, I will definitely go.”
time to pack up again. For many people, the Several spouses won gifts and all received
constant moving would discourage them a certificate of appreciation for their service
from connecting with the local community as Military Spouses. Everyone hoped there
but military spouses make friends and leave will be another opportunity to go on a tour,
a mark on the community in a limited Military Spouses visit International Market in Busan on the Military Spouse Appreciation learn about Korean culture and meet new
time regardless. They come from diverse Day, May 8. — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Min, Joon-ki and Park, Kyung-rock people like during this event.
backgrounds but one thing they have in Seo, Jung-jung, an intern said, “It was
common is their unfailing support of their celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation looked around the Korean market place my first time shopping with Americans. I
military husband or wife and the mission Day. The Bus left ACS at 9 a.m. and and bought gifts for their families and translated for them to buy and to discount
of the United States military. returned at 5 p.m. When they arrived themselves. After shopping, they had lunch something. It was a precious experience for
On May 8 spouses with translators went in the market, they were separated into at local restaurant. Some of them knew me. I liked the chance to introduce Korean
to the International Market in Busan to several groups and started shopping. They about Korean food, but for other spouses culture and to shop with them.”
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News & Notes Partnership with DAS, Kyungpook National University recognized
By Kim, Ayeon
USAG-Daegu Public Affairs
International Festival
and Hoop Fest KYUNGPOOK UNIV. — U.S. Army
DAS International Festival and Hoop Garrison Daegu and Kyungpook National
Fest will be held at Daegu American University agreed to develop teaching
School campus: Inside the cafeteria practicum program with Daegu American
and gym, and outside (weather School and to promote their relationship.
permitting), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June Daegu Garrison Commander Col. Michael
6. This event will showcase food from P. Saulnier and Noh, Dongil, president of
different cultures, activities for all ages, KNU signed the memorandum of agreement
a silent auction of themed baskets, at Dr. Noh’s office, KNU, May 1.
3-on-3 basketball tournament, soccer Both of parties have recognized the need
shootout, cultural demonstrations, for and benefits of increased cooperation
singing and performances. Come out and communication. They agreed that
and support DAS with all proceeds it is desirable to establish a relationship KNU president, Dr. Noh gives Daegu Garrison Commander, Col. Saulnier an Appreciation
being donated to the PTO to fund that will encourage collaboration between Plague to thank for his cooperation to develop relationship between Daegu Garrison and
activities, trips, and resources for them. Col. Saulnier and Mr. Keith Henson, KNU, May 1. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Ayeon
students and faculty of the school. For principal of Daegu American School , an interview in English have the chance to American culture and can make better
more information, call Donna Benjamin visited KNU Campus at 11 a.m. May 1. complete their undergraduate and graduate relationship among the Garrison, Universities
at 768-7583. After looking around the campus with teaching practicum component at DAS in and community in Daegu. This is also a great
Lorne Hwang, vice president of the KNU this year. Both of parties expect to increase opportunity for professional development
Army Birthday Ball international affairs office, they met Dr. the number of participants next year. Since in both direction; student teachers will
‘The Year of the NCO’ Noh, Dong-il, Dr. Rim, Seong-hoon, dean beginning of May student teachers have have the chance to learn about American
The 234th Army Birthday Ball will be of Teacher’s college and Dr. Lee, Moon-key, taught Public Health, Music, PE, Biology teaching methods, while host teachers will
held at Grand Ball Room, Exco Inter- director of Training center for Education and Physics at DAS. The duration of this have an opportunity to learn about some
Burgo Hotel, 6 p.m., June 6. This year’s at Dr. Noh’s office. KNU presented Col. program is 4 weeks, which is same as of the different teaching methods used in
theme is ‘the year of the NCO’. Sirloin Saulnier an appreciation plaque to thank plain teaching practicum component. The Korean schools.
steak cooked in red wine and chicken for his cooperation to develop collaborative students, however, will be encouraged to Hwang said, “KNU has a longstanding
breast cooked in white wine will be programs between KNU and Daegu participate in volunteer program which is and valuable partnership with USAG
served. A vegetarian meal is available Garrison. Then Col. Saulnier and Dr. Noh the form of supplementary tutorials or class Daegu. Our KNU student interns benefit
on request. The price is 45,000 won signed at the memorandum of agreement. preparation with teachers at DAS. tremendously from the professional training
(no dollars). For purchasing tickets, They will encourage development of “We are delighted about this new program, and generous hospitality shown by American.
contact Master Sgt. Cook, 19th ESC professional internship program, teaching as it will be the first time our students will be We are currently planning some new ways
at 768-7117. practicum program with Daegu American able to complete their teaching qualification for USAG Daegu military and civilian
School, and collaborative education, in an international context,” Hwang said, personnel to take advantage of the many
Army Benefits Center research, volunteer programs. “Col. Saulnier, Mr. Henson, and his entire educational opportunities available at KNU,
Civilian Retirement Briefings In support of the agreement, a student staff have all been extremely supportive and including continuing education programs
Representatives from the Army teaching practicum program is agreed welcoming as regards making this program and short-term summer and winter courses
Benefits Center – Civilian (ABC-C) will between DAS, the KNU Teacher College, happen, and we are now just excited about in English for academic credit. Besides we
be visiting Area IV, June 5 and 8, to and Training center of education which is the potential outcomes.” are hoping that this relationship will develop
conduct briefings on CSRS and FERS the first time ever program in Korea. Six Both parties expect that this agreement to include short-term teacher exchanges and
retirement systems. They will also student teachers who were selected through can give more students chances to experience AP courses for DAS students at KNU.”
provide information on using the EBIS
and IVRS systems for processing
benefits. The CSRS briefing will
Daegu Garrison celebrates National Volunteer Week
be conducted in the HRDD CHRA Daegu Garrison “I feel like I achieved something. And also experience,” added Russell.
Army Community Services I know that I have more courses to do and On that day each received a certification
Regional Training Center, Building
challenges in the future. But I will manage of appreciation and small tokens of
#1208, Classroom 2, Camp Henry.
CAMP GEORGE — USAG-Daegu those challenges well because I experienced appreciation.
The FERS briefing will be conducted
observed the National Volunteer Week this precious thing,” a student in Daegu Tuesday, 21st Army Community
in the Camp Henry Theater, 9 a.m. to
by honoring the volunteers and their American school, Russell Midomaru said. Service program mangers, Martie Blanton
5 p.m., June 5 and 8.
exceptional service to the community, on “Both Russell and I volunteered at YS and LaVita Vincent (AVC/MOB/DEP)
April 20 through 25. and School. We want to do this kind of welcomed guests for a light lunch as they
CISM Certification
Col. Michael P. Saulnier and Command volunteering program again for community recognized the ACS volunteers along with
Training Scheduled
Sgt. Maj David R. Abbott joined the service,” said Ronald Midomaru. the participants who volunteered to be part
Army Information Assurance
Volunteer Coordinator and Middle School “We volunteered outside, for example, of AFAP. This was the 25th year of AFAP
professionals (Military and Civilian)
& Teen April 20 to recognize the youth an electric café and Daegu International and a good time to join them together as
throughout Korea are encouraged
volunteering their time and service. Woman Association and those were really both are made up of volunteering their
to attend this CISM Certification
Remarks were made by Col. Saulnier as he great. The electric café was just like a café, time and talents to the greater good of the
training scheduled for 01-05 June
congratulated them on their dedication to so we have learned how to order food and community.
2009 at the Area IV DOIM training
serving others. to prepare tea for people. That was a real April 24 was the main event, hosted by
classroom located on Camp Walker.
LaVita Vincent, Volunteer Manager and the
CISM certification is managed by the
staff of the ACS. Each participant received
Information Systems Audit and Control
a certificate of appreciation, roses and small
Association and is a DoD Information
trinkets on the tables.
Assurance Management Level 3
Command Sgt. Maj Abbott had the
certification. Attendance is limited
opening remarks and then dinner was
to 15 students. There is no cost for
served. The guest speaker for the evening was
attendance; however TYD/Per Diem
Lorne Hwang, a professor from Kyungpook
requirements must be funded by the
University and a partner with the USAG
student’s organization if required.
Daegu community with the internship
Please contact the RCIO IA office for a
program, Good Neighbor Program and
SF 182 no later than May 24 via e-mail
volunteers. Col. Saulnier and Command
to RCIO-K-InformationAssurance@
Sgt. Maj Abbott presented Certificate of
korea.army.mil. Students selected for
Appreciation to Freedom Team winners.
attendance will be notified via e-mail
Col. Michael P. Saulnier and Command Sgt. Maj David R. Abbott join Middle School & Freedom Team is participants that support
no later than 26 May.
Teen volunteers and congratulate them on their dedication and hard working to help
people in DAS, April 20. — U.S. Army photo by Kim, Ayeon
— See VOLUNTEER, Page 27—
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KOEZ09480629 Interdisciplinary; Civil Engineer, General Engineer DPW USAG Daegu June 7
Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer
KOEZ09443468 Equipment Spec (Automotive) YA-2 AFSBN-NEA May 1
NAF US CITIZEN POSITION
KRNAFEZ09-002-K4-R Recreation Assistant NF-2 DFMWR, CRD, CAC June 2
APF KN & 3RD COUNTRY FAMILY MEMBERS POSITIONS
SA-09-0572T Custodial Worker KWB-3 168th Med Bn May 18
CONTRACT
PAC 16 Administrative Assistant N/A USO Until Filled
PAC 20 Duty Manager N/A USO Until Filled
N/A On-Call HR Specialist N/A SERCO, MPD Until Filled
N/A ACAP Counselor P/T – F/T N/A SERCO, ACAP Until Filled
For more information, contact Employment Readiness Program Manager, Steven Wegley at 768-7951
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