Morning Calm Korea Weekly, May 13, 2011
Morning Calm Korea Weekly, May 13, 2011
Morning Calm Korea Weekly, May 13, 2011
MAY 13, 2011 • Volume 9, Issue 29 Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea http://imcom.korea.army.mil
Surgical
Precision
See full feature: Page 16
Left: Anh Hyo-jung, lead martial artist of the Yae-Mun Gwan organiza-
tion, demonstrates “Sword Cutting” Saturday by slicing a shoot of bam-
boo in a precise location. Above: an Asian spear is used by Martial Artist
Cho Hyo-gun to cleave a tightly-bound sheaf of hay. These demonstra-
tions are part of a traditional performance called “Fire Ceremony” origi-
nating in the 18th century. The ceremony is performed daily in Seoul at
the top of Namsan trail, free of charge to spectators. See more photos
and a feature story on Page 16. — Photos by Russell Wicke
Commanding General/Publisher:
Brig. Gen. David G. Fox
Public Affairs Chief: Dan Thompson
Editor: Russell Wicke
USAG-RED CLOUD
Commander: Col. Hank Dodge
Public Affairs Officer: Kevin Jackson
USAG-YONGSAN
Commander: Col. William P. Huber
USAG-HUMPHREYS
Commander: Col. Joseph P. Moore By Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch Other efforts include: day, including housing, public works,
Public Affairs Officer: Lori Yerdon
CI Officer: Steven Hoover IMCOM Commander Transforming how Army Commu- emergency services, environmental
Writer/Layout Editor: Wayne Marlow nity Service delivers services, by cross- programs, recreation, child care, sin-
Staff Writer: Pvt. Han Jae-ho SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A fun- training more generalists to handle gle Soldier programs and Family pro-
USAG-DAEGU
damentally different fiscal reality. We multiple programs and moving service grams.
Commander: Col. Kathleen A. Gavle will be hearing some variation of that locations out into communities. When we look at some big indica-
Public Affairs Officer: Philip Molter phrase from Army leaders for a long Adding 44 more Systems Naviga- tors, we see evidence that the Army
CI Officer: Mary Grimes time to come. The Army’s budget is tors to Exceptional Family Member is meeting the needs of Soldiers and
Staff Writers: Cpl. Jang Bong-seok, Cpl. Kim Min-jae
Interns: Im Hae-na, Lee Seung-bin, smaller than it has been in previous Programs at 26 installations, to assist Families. The Army is exceeding its re-
Hana Noguchi years, and it will get smaller still. How- Families with special needs members cruitment and retention goals, and on
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for
ever, a different fiscal reality does not in accessing educational, medical, the most recent Survey of Army Fami-
members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The change the reality of what we owe to housing and personnel services on and lies, the majority of spouses said they
Morning Calm Weekly are not necessarily official views Soldiers and Families for their service off post. are satisfied with the Army as a way of
of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of
Defense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content and sacrifice. The Army’s commitment Hiring more than 240 additional life. This is significant after 10 years of
of this weekly publication is the responsibility of the IMCOM- to Soldiers and Families remains as Army Substance Abuse Program coun- ongoing conflict—it speaks to the ded-
Korea, Public Affairs, APO AP 96205. Circulation: 9,500
strong as ever. selors for installations worldwide. ication of Soldiers and their Families
Printed by Oriental Press, a private firm in no way connected For the last 18 months, the Instal- Launching the Confidential Alco- and the Army’s commitment to pro-
with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written contract lation Management Community has hol Treatment and Education Pilot, a viding a quality of life commensurate
with the Contracting Command-Korea. The civilian printer
is responsible for commercial advertising. The appearance been taking a hard look at the pro- program which allows Soldiers to seek with their service.
of advertising in this publication, including inserts or grams and services we provide to Sol- help for addiction without mandatory In the new fiscal reality, it will be
supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the
U.S. Army or Oriental Press of the products or services
diers and Families, with an eye not only command involvement. more of a challenge for the Installation
advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall to costs but also to effectiveness. As Launching a pilot program in which Management Community to provide
be made available for purchase, use or patronage without the inevitable belt-tightening comes, Military Student Transition Consul- the level of support we want to for our
regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital
status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other we are not trying to do more with less. tants join School Liaison Officers in Soldiers and Families, but we will. We
non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a We are working to make sure we can do working with school districts, garri- are finding better and smarter ways
violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by
an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print
the important things better. sons and Families to help students suc- to provide services and programs by
advertising from that source until the violation of the equal One of our most important efforts ceed at their new schools. asking ourselves the same questions
opportunity policy is corrected. has been to fully establish Survivor Revising the Total Army Sponsor- Families ask when they look at their
Oriental Press President: Charles Chong Outreach Services, to provide Survi- ship Program that helps prepare Sol- own budgets: do we really need it? Is it
Commercial Advertising vors with longer-term, expanded sup- diers, Families and Civilians for their worth the cost? What are we willing to
Telephone: 738-5005
Fax: (02) 790-5795 port and care after casualty assistance new duty station. do without?
E-mail: [email protected] ends. SOS staff have made tremen- Reinvigorating the Army Family Ac- To answer these questions, we need
Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758
Location: Bldg. 1440, Yongsan, Main Post
dous progress in a short time, receiv- tion Plan process, with an analysis and to keep hearing from Soldiers and
ing more than 24,000 cases from Ca- review process that has reduced the Family members— through ICE and
SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS: sualty and Mortuary Affairs, and they backlog of active AFAP issues from 86 local AFAP summits, for example—
Phone: DSN 738-4068
E-mail: [email protected] continue to enhance services as more in February 2010 to 51 in February 2011. about the specifics of what is working,
Survivors provide feedback. This past This is a snapshot of what we have what needs to be improved, and what
year, SOS initiated a Survivor vehicle been doing to enhance support for is missing. The commitment to sup-
decal program to ease installation ac- Soldiers and Families. It does not be- porting Soldiers and Families remains
cess, established a Facebook page, and gin to convey the full scope of the pro- as strong as ever, but more than ever,
Visit us online held the first annual SOS summit to grams and services installation man- we have to make sure we are on target
The Morning Calm address challenges Survivors face. agement professionals provide every in meeting their needs. x
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School lunch balance often overlooked during PCS
By Sgt. 1st Class Jon Cupp going through the process of having to wire their balance
Exchange Pacific Public Affairs to us or us having to wire a balance to them,” said Masek,
who explained that service members can save themselves
CAMP FOSTER, Japan – With a large number of military a headache and some time by making a simple trip to their
service members overseas in the Pacific choosing summer as local Exchange prior to PCS-ing.
the time to make their permanent change of station moves, “Where it can also be a big issue is in a case like Okinawa
one thing they sometimes overlook when clearing their base where Sailors and Marines have easy access to the Army and
installations is their children’s school lunch balance. Air Force Exchange Service here, but once they leave, they
For PCS-ing service members at installations on Oki- may not see one of our facilities, so they won’t have direct
nawa, Korea or mainland Japan whose children eat lunch access to us. We’re not common, for example, on Marine
at Department of Defense Schools, the Army and Air Force Corps bases.”
Submitting to Exchange Service, which runs the school lunch programs, Exchange customers have the option to check or pay their
The Morning Calm Weekly should be one of the places they clear, but this is not always school lunch balance online at shopmyexchange.com by
Send Letters to the Editor, guest commentaries, the case, according to Craig Masek, food program specialist going to the school lunch program link under community
story submissions and other items: for the Exchange Pacific Region. information. In order to actually close their accounts, how-
[email protected]. “We have a large number of people who forget to close ever, they still have to physically visit their local Exchange.
their overseas school lunch accounts when they PCS,” said For those personnel who stay overseas in the Pacific, their
For all submitted items include a point of con-
tact name and telephone number. All items are
Masek. “It’s actually quite simple to do which means going balance will carry over for the next school year and there is
subject to editing for content and to insure they to their local Exchange customer service counter and clos- no need to close the account, but they should update their
conform with DoD guidelines. ing their account. They will have either a positive or nega- children’s information, such as a change of school, in the
tive balance and will either receive or pay off the balance.” Exchange school lunch computer system to prevent any is-
IMCOM-K Public Affairs When military service members get to a stateside duty sues, according to Masek.
and the Morning Calm Weekly staff are located station, forgetting to close out their overseas school lunch During a typical school year, the Exchange serves more
at IMCOM-K, Yongsan Garrison. balance can sometimes lead to a few challenges. than 9,000 school lunches per day and 169,000 meals per
For information, call 738-4068.
“It can be an issue involving the military service member month to students throughout the Pacific region. x
MAY 13, 2011 NEWS NEWS • PAGE 3
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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
Larceny of Private Property
and Funds: Subject forcibly en-
tered Victim’s residence and
stole approximately $31,818.00
in U.S. Dollars and Korean Won
along with a PlayStation. Dur-
ing crime scene processing, a Scan here to see
bloodstain was identified by this image in color
Korean National Police which
was later processed and deter-
mined to contain the DNA of
the suspected Subject. Subject
was interviewed by KNP and he
denied any involvement. He fur-
ther stated he did not leave the
installation. A check of DBIDS
revealed Subject’s ID card was
scanned when he re-entered
USAG-Casey. Estimated cost of
loss is approximately 32,000,000
Won. Investigation continues by
KNP and military police.
USAG Yongsan
Larceny of AAFES funds:
Subject purchased an iPad and
exited the Main Exchange. Sub-
ject then proceeded to her con-
cession stand where she works,
and began to refund the item in
exchange for money. Subject was
issued an Order to Show Cause
Memorandum, and was released
to her sponsor. Estimated cost of
loss is unknown. This is a final
report.
Damage to Private Property:
Subject broke a window of the
Thai Embassy with a closed fist
and sustained injuries consisting
of lacerations to his hand. Kore-
an National Police were notified
and Subject declined transfer of
custody to military police and
was charged by KNP for damage
Namsan: Seoul’s Beacon Hill
Pictured above are Seoul’s main beacons which were used during the Joseon Dynasty for rapid communication over long
to private property. Subject was distances. Beacons like this were strategically placed at high points in terrain and were lit with fire to signal a threat of enemy
processed and released on his
own recognizance. Estimated
invasion. Fire signals were used during the night and smoke signals during the day. This particular beacon was the last notifi-
cost of damage is unknown. cation point in a long line of beacons, making it the final destination to be lit during an emergency. It rests right on the edge of
the old city wall, on top of Namsan Mountain, and is one of five beacon hills on Namsan. Each beacon was set up to monitor
USAG Humphreys a different direction. To get there, take the subway Line 4 to Myeongdong Station, Exit 4. Upon exiting orient yourself so that
Wrongful Use of Controlled Namsan Tower is visible. Walk toward the tower until you locate the cable cars that carry people to the top of Namsan. There
Substance (Oxycodone and is also a broad walking trail that leads to the top. — High dynamic range photo by Russell Wicke
Oxymorphone): Subject tested
positive for Oxycodone and Oxy-
morphone on Sept. 24, 2009,
during a random urinalysis test. SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Off–post events and activities
The urinalysis was administered
while he was on active duty. Sub- Han Sangsu Embroidery Museum Hanok was remodeled at the Han history and culture of Korean embroi-
ject was separated from active Established by Han Sangsu, Han Sangsu Embroidery Museum, giv- dery. The museum opens from 10 a.m.
duty April 1, 2010. Investigation Sangsu Embroidery Museum displays ing visitors the impression of visiting to 5 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.
continues by military police. her beautiful works of embroidery, re- someone’s house. Displayed in the The museum offers classes to en-
lated items and historical relics. garden are arrays of sauce crocks for courage visitors to learn about Korean
Osan Air Base Since its foundation in September traditional Korean sauces and a low traditional embroidery. Visitors can
Larceny of Private Property: 2005, the museum has promoted the wooden bench, creating a distinctly also purchase various materials to make
Subject was observed at an off cultural significance of Korean embroi- exotic atmosphere. Over the low wall their own embroidered items before
post establishment by security dery to the public and foreign visitors surrounding the museum, you can see they take a class. The class takes about
forces removing a tea kettle and through a variety of programs, includ- Gahoe-dong, a traditional culture and two hours to complete and is conduct-
concealing it under his shirt. He ing open classes, hands-on activities, arts district, in harmony with this se- ed in Korean. Another class at Bukchon
stated he purchased the kettle seminars, international exchange pro- rene and peaceful place. Cultural Center is available at http://
from the club for 5,000 Won, grams, demonstrations, and regular The museum consists of a perma- bukchon.seoul.go.kr/exp/center1_1.
which employees of the club de- exhibitions. The museum consists of nent exhibition hall and three galler- jsp).
nied. Subject was apprehended exhibition rooms and an audiovisual ies showcasing a variety of works of To get there take subway Line 3 to
and transported to the detain- room, allowing visitors to appreciate embroidery by Han Sangsu, as well as Anguk Stn. Take a shuttle bus No. 02
ment facility where he attested the process and history of Korean em- her collection of a wide range of related and get off at Anguk Zen Center (next
to the incident. He was then broidery work and its aesthetic value. items and relics. Audiovisual installa- to Chicken Museum) from Exit 2 . For
processed and released to his A Korean traditional house called tions help to introduce visitors to the more information, call 02)744-1545
unit. This is a final report.
Source: http://www.seoulselection.com; www.korea.net, http://english.tour2korea.com, www.visitseoul.net — No endorsement implied.
NEWS • PAGE 4
http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM
Band to bring
symphonic pops
to Red Cloud
CAMP RED CLOUD – Staff Sgt.
Charles Freeman, lead guitarist from
the 2nd Infantry Division Band, jams
with vocalist Pfc. Steven Swaggerty
to Smashmouths’ “I’m a Believer”
during a concert on Camp Red Cloud’s
Village Green April 10. The band will
present the second in its concert
series - “Celebrate the Soldier” - with
symphonic pops featuring Americana,
film and Broadway from 2-4 p.m., May
14 on the Village Green. It is an open
post event and Koreans without post
access will be permitted to attend.
Bring your chairs, blankets and food
for a relaxing afternoon of music and
camaraderie. — U.S. Army photo by
Kevin Jackson.
USAG-RC • PAGE 6
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More than 160 spouses from Warrior Country made a trip to Herb Island in Pocheon May 6. It’s famous for growing Mediterranean herbs. — U.S. Army photos by Robert Haynes
A child and Tina Hernandez, family members of U.S. Soldiers in Warrior Country, take a An artist at Sanjeong Lake in Pocheon draws a caricature of Tenecia White-Campbell.
moment to ride the mechanical animal figures at the Sanjeong Lake amusement park. The lake that includes an amusement park was designated as a national tourist site in
The lake area offers something for everyone and is popular with hikers. 1922 and draws more than 700,000 visitors annually.
Along with the sculpture park, Sangjeong A child, poses for a photograph inside
Lake, which means “lake as clear as a the Aroma Therapy Center at Herb Island,
mountain well,” offers an amusement park, Lily Flor Clark poses for Rachel Henderson to record their visit to the tropical garden at where visitors can make their own scented
boating, pools, skating rink and picnic area. Herb Island in Pocheon - far from their native Philippines. candles.
USAG-RC • PAGE 6
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Women’s Tres Dias Weekend Seoul American Elementary School 5th grader Purdita Irving participates in the Science Fair with her project about double color
USAG Yongsan Chaplain is
sponsoring a 3-day intensive
flower at SAES Dolphin Theater April 29. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
spiritual renewal experience
for adult English-speaking
women at the Yongsan Religious
Retreat Center from May 12-15.
SAES students become scientists
By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun April 20 with models and tri-boards 2011 SAES Science Fair
This free event is open to any
[email protected] explaining various topics from the wa- “I came up with my project while I
woman desiring to deepen her
ter cycle to the human eye. was looking at the website called Sci-
relationship with Jesus Christ. For
YONGSAN GARRISON - More From April 25-29 third, fourth and ence Fair Projects World. I was in-
more details on Tres Dias or to
than 600 Seoul American Elementary fifth graders showed their science terested in it because it was simple
download an application, please
School students participated in this know-how applying the scientific enough for me to finish, which is what
visit www.seoultresdias.org or
year’s Science Fair from April 20-29 method in the areas of earth, physical we were supposed to do but also some-
contact Claudette Mohn at 010-
exhibiting their projects at SAES Dol- and life sciences. thing that I like because I like flowers,”
2661-2297.
phin Theater. Judging occurred Monday for third said Irving.
SAES spotlighted science this year grade, Wednesday for fourth grade Also the project was in biology area
Good Neighbor English Camp
with a fair for all ages. Science Fair Co- and Friday for fifth grade. Judging was and I am probably going to study that
Demonstrate American hospital
ordinator Darby Donaho chaired the difficult, but thanks to the volunteers further in high school, she added.
-ity by opening homes to young
successful event, so students could sharing their time and expertise, win- “This is the first time I coordinated
Korean participating in the
demonstrate their science savvy. The ners were selected based on scientific a science fair for a school this large. I
seventh Annual USFK Good
judges were wowed by the ingenu- processes and physical displays. have had a blast doing this. It has just
Neighbor English Camp on May
ity, creativity and understanding of SAES 5th grader Purdita Irving, been so fun to see these kids so excited
15-21, 2011. U.S. host families from
scientific method demonstrated by who did her project about double color about science,” said Donaho.
Yongsan area are needed to house
students, ranging from kindergarten flower, explained her project enthusi- “Science is reading. Science is art.
60 tenth-grade students from
to fifth grade. Kindergarten, first and astically and also why she picked the Science can be music. There is so much
Seoul, Pyeongtaek, and Taegu
second graders kicked off the fair on topic. — See SCIENCE FAIR, Page 12 —
during this one-week program.
For more information, please call
the USFK PAO, 723-7669/4685 or
send e-mail to [email protected].
mil.
Yongsan Garrison honros military spouses
By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun The 8th Army Band Brass Quintet Spouses’ Appreciation 2011. Our com-
[email protected] provided entertainment during the munity has worked very hard to try to
CYSS Job Opportunity event. Active Duty Spouses received make this good for you,” Roseborough
The CDC is actively recruiting for YONGSAN GARRISON - Dozens gift bags upon arriving. said. “I really want you to take the time
Lead Child and Youth Program of Military Spouses participated in the After everyone was seated, ACS to appreciate yourselves as we try to
Assistants (CYPA). This position Military Spouses’ Appreciation Cel- Relocation Manager Marilyn Rose- appreciate you.”
requires a minimum of 12 hours ebration held by U.S. Army Garrison borough delivered opening remarks Military Spouses’ Appreciation
of relevant education, a Child Yongsan Army Community Services at thanking the Spouses. Following the opening remarks,
Development Associate, or AA Main Post Club May 6. “I welcome you to the Military various programs were ready to enter-
in ECE. Starting pay is $15 an tain the Spouses. Agency Representa-
hour (negotiable). For more tives at the tables made announce-
information, call 738-2311. ments to the Spouses about providing
We are also looking for Family jobs. Agency Representatives were
Child Care (FCC) Providers. Earn from Central Texas College, Yongsan
$26-40,000 a year while staying at Civilian Personnel, ACS Employment
home and building a long-lasting Readiness, Army Career and Alumni
and portable career. For more Program and Survivor Outreach Ser-
information, call 738-3406. vices.
As part of the celebration, a video
Living Pattern Survey titled “The Military Spouse is Every-
The 175th Financial Management where” was shown and all the Active
Center encourages you to Duty Military Spouses in the audience
participate in the Living Pattern were acknowledged by Roseborough.
Survey by logging on to www. USAG Yongsan Commander Col.
defensetravel.dod.mil/oscola/ William Huber and United Nations
lps/korea. The web-based survey Command, Combined Forces Com-
has been extended to May 15. The mand and U.S. Forces Korea Com-
survey helps to offset the higher mander Gen. Walter Sharp also par-
prices of non-housing goods and ticipated to recognize the Spouses.
services. For more information, “Today is a day nationally set aside
call 725-5260. to recognize and honor the contribu-
tions, accomplishments and sacrifices
For a complete list of community infor- of those serving in the silent ranks,”
mation news and notes, visit the USAG ACS Relocation Manager Marilyn Roseborough interacts with MIlitary Spouses dur- said Huber. “I am extremely honored
Yongsan Facebook page at to pay tribute to the men and women
ing Military Spouses’ Appreciation Celebration at Main Post Club, May 6. - U.S. Army
http://www.facebook.com/youryongsan
photo by Cpl. Hong Moo-sun — See MILITARY SPOUSE, Page 12 —
MAY 13, 2011 USAG YONGSAN USAG-Y • PAGE 11
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Adriane
Mandakunis
Facebook Fan Child, Youth and School Services recognized Irene Chon, Program Assistant for the Preschool program, as top
employee of the week, at Child Development Center, April 25. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hong Moo-sun
SarahBeth
Rivera
Facebook Fan
Becky Candee
Facebook Fan
We plan to be making lanterns at the Lotus Latern The Korea District Boy Scouts of America host the annual Cub Scout Day Camp, while more than 70 boys from
Festival and spending the day experiencing Korean five different Packs located through out Korea, attend the event on Camp Coiner on April 16. — Courtesy photo
culture! When in Korea. I have my Dad going to our by Colleen Powers
home town Farmers Market and buying my Mom See yourself in the Morning Calm when you become a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan. Just post your travel photos
bunches and bunches of Daisy flowers in any color
to our page with a quick description covering who, what, when, where and why and we’ll see you in the paper. -
but yellow and filling the house with them.
Your Yongsasn PAO team
USAG-Y • PAGE 12
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to science that just bleeds through all Civilians with quality programs and
the rest of the curriculum and it re- safe communities that meet their
ally helps the children to learn how to needs,” said U.S. Army Garrison Yong-
learn.” san Commander Col. William Huber.
“Garrison Yongsan and the Instal- “We are keeping our promise to make
lation Management Community sup- Yongsan a place where community
ports all Soldiers, Families and Army members can thrive.” x
ployee. She has gone above and be- “Garrison Yongsan’s workforce has
yond working extra hours when called helped make this a Community of Ex-
upon,” Wallace said. “Ms. Chon gives cellence three years in a row,” said U.S.
the new staff lots of guidance and is Army Garrison Yongsan Commander
really patient. She has also made great Col. William Huber. “Their dedication
improvements within the module; and commitment to excellence makes
making changes as directed or need- a positive impact every day.”
ed, still all the while providing quality For more information, contact CYSS
childcare.” at 738-2311. x
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may impact Afghanistan 8th Army Public Affairs were the primary sponsor for this event.
Joe Terry, president of Noncommissioned
YONGSAN GARRISON — Special Op- Officers Association also presented a check
erations Command-Korea invited local chil- to purchase a new air conditioning unit for
By Jim Garamone dren to Yongsan Garrison to celebrate the the Yedalm Orphanage. Lee Eung-kyong,
American Forces Press Service South Korean holiday Children’s Day May 5. director of Phoenix Organization, donated
As a part of SOCKIDS, one of the SOCK- educational books and food for the event.
SEYMOUR-JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — The kill- OR’s Good Neighbor Programs, about 25 Groove Magazine, Korea Exchange Bank
ing of Osama bin Laden “could be a game changer” that affects children from the Virgin Mary, Sky Home and What the Book Bookstore will donate
the situation in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Yedalm Orphanage home were invited. English books. Park Kwang-shin, CEO of
said here May 6. Col. Daren A. Sears, SOCKOR deputy Bo-sung Engineering, and Shin Yim-bum,
Still, it will take time before the situation clarifies, Gates told commander, welcomed the children on be- CEO of UNITOA, donated three million
about 450 airmen at the 335th and 336th Fighter Squadrons. half of Brig. Gen. Neil H. Tolley, command- won to the SOCKIDS program.
“Bin Laden and [Taliban leader] Mullah Omar had a very ing general of SOCKOR. “You being here SOCKOR’s Good Neighbor Programs
close personal relationship, and there are others in the Taliban makes our day much brighter,” said Sears. sponsor three orphanages, as a part of
who have felt betrayed by al-Qaida -- [they feel] it was because Lt. Cmdr. No Soon-tae of SOCKOR, led SOCKIDS, and a debate club at Suwon
of al-Qaida’s attack on the United States that the Taliban got the event where the children ate burgers, Women’s University.
thrown out of Afghanistan,” the secretary said. “We’ll have to chili dogs, pizza and treats prepared for Children’s Day in South Korea is much
see what that relationship looks like.” them. Sport activities included jumping on like Christmas Day in the western world.
Officials may know in six months or so how bin Laden’s death a trampoline and playing softball and bad- Children of all ages are celebrated and the
has affected al-Qaida operations in Afghanistan and elsewhere, minton. Later, the children also got presents entire community is involved in the festivi-
Gates said. from donors to celebrate the day. ties. Children get pampered with gifts, fam-
The secretary described U.S. relations in the region as com- Julia Kim and Chung Jin-kyoo of People- ily fun and their favorite foods. x
plex. Using Pakistan as an example, the secretary said he would
have been astounded if someone had told him two years ago
that Pakistan would have 140,000 troops on its western border
with Afghanistan and was going to drive the Pakistani Taliban
and al-Qaida from South Waziristan and the Swat Valley. “I
would have said that’s not going to happen, but it has,” he said.
Pakistan has pulled troops from its border with India and has
taken thousands of casualties in the fight against the terrorists.
Pakistan also allows a huge percentage of the logistics sent to
troops in Afghanistan to flow across their country, Gates said.
The United States and Pakistan are firm partners in the fight
against terrorism, Gates said. However, he added, the Pakistanis
may be concerned that United States’ current interest in the re-
gion may diminish with time.
“At the same time there is no question that they hedge their
bets,” he said of Pakistan’s leadership. “Their view is that we
have abandoned them four times in the last 45 years, and they
are still not sure we are going to stay in the region. They saw us
leave after the Soviets were thrown out of Afghanistan in 1989
and they are not confident that we won’t leave again when we
have accomplished our mission in Afghanistan.”
Pakistan and the United States have to keep working on their
relationship, Gates said. At the tactical level -- across the border
with Afghanistan -- the relationship is good and getting better,
he said. U.S. and Pakistani forces take turns being the “hammer
and anvil” with the Taliban stuck in the middle.
“I would say it is a relationship we just have to keep working
at,” he said. x Sgt. Bryon McGainey, (left) Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers coordinator and a volunteer
prepare hula-hoops for Children’s Day festivities on Yongsan. — U.S. Army photo by Park Young-ho
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Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
[email protected], 738-3009 [email protected], 754-7274 [email protected], 732-6169 [email protected], 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Flores: Chaplain (Maj.) Alfred Grondski: Chaplain (Capt.) Mike Jones:
[email protected], 738-4043 [email protected], [email protected], 732-6016 [email protected], 765-8991
754-7042
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Time Portal
Left, Kim Yong-suk, martial artist of Yae-Mun Gwan, lops off the
head of a tightly-bound sheaf of hay in the last scene of “24 Mar-
tial Arts” Saturday. Below, Lee Sung-hyuk (left) and Kwon Hyu-jin
(right), both martial artists for Yae-Mun Gwan, spar violently with
wooden swords Saturday in a style called Deungpae. The victor
amuses the audience by harrassing his defeated opponent.
Spouse appreciation
Attendees at the Military Spouse Appreciation Day observance sample the food at the Community Activity Center on May 6. The annual event recognizes and rewards
spouses for their contributions to the military+. — U.S. Army photo by Suzanne James
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MAY 13, 2011 USAG DAEGU USAG-D • PAGE 25
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Crowds line up to watch the Republic of Korea 2nd Operational Command Army Honor Guard Drill Team perform during opening ceremonies of the 10th Annual U.S. Army Garrison
Daegu Armed Forces Day Open House celebration, held Saturday on Camp Walker’s H-805 helipad. — U.S. Army photo by Lee Seung-bin
The ROK 201st Commando Brigade performance was a hit! — U.S. Army photo by Im Hae-na
The ROK Army 2OC Band added a little flair to the opening ceremonies with these Military equipment, and especially the helicopters like this AH-64D Apache, is always a big
traditionally attired drummers. — U.S. Army photo by Im Hae-na draw for both American and Korean guests. — U.S. Army photo by Lee Seung-bin
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WhAT IT MEANS:
• Through the ‘Bringing the Benefit to You’ campaign,
Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their Families
have shopped on-site at more than 100 remote
locations and purchased $14 million worth
of commissary products.
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사설
여름 안전에 대한 용산 사령관의 당부
화재 속에서 가정이 재산을 지키고 화상과 어지러움증, 경련, 그리고 충분히 입증된 생명의 은인과 다름
개장할 것입니다. 학교는 곧 방학을 기억하시기 바랍니다. 주의를 해주시기 바랍니다. 그리고
용산기지사령부-저에겐 여러분의 숙지 하시기 바랍니다. 세계에서 5번째로 가장 큰 도시의 안전하게 지내는 것입니다. 우리 모두
안전이 최우선 사항입니다. 여러분의 더운 날씨 동안, 탈수 방지를 고밀집 된 교통은 운전하는데 놀라운 이곳에서의 임무가 우리의 인생에
협조가 있기에 우리는 그 어떤 위해 충분한 양의 물을 섭취하시기 도전이 될 것입니다. 항상 안전 벨트를 있어서 값진 경험이 될 수 있도록
아이들도 다치지 않고, 예방 가능한 바랍니다. 햇빛에 의한 극심한 착용하시기 바랍니다. 안전벨트는 최선을 다합시다.