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

Pen-wide FTX aims at firmament

Sleep-deprived Soldiers take air defense training to new level Soldiers mentally and physically to Farnsworth and his crew under-
fight, survive, and prevail if engaged in stood perfectly well that tens of thou-
By Capt. Austin Liu The comprehensive air defense ar- a prolonged armed conflict on the Ko- sands of innocent lives depend on
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade tillery field training exercise, which rean Peninsula. whether they can successfully accom-
took place from May 2-6 across the On Suwon Air Base, Pfc. Harley plish their missions in a timely man-
SUWON AIR BASE – They Peninsula, put to test the air defend- Farnsworth and the rest of his crew ner.
might have been sleep-deprived and ers’ ability to not only fulfill their pri- from B Battery, 6-52 Air Defense Ar- “We are the ones who keep the air
drenched in mud and sweat, but Sol- mary mission of protecting the sky tillery Battalion, received the order to battle going and the missiles firing,”
diers from the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air over South Korea, but also to execute reload one of the PATRIOT launch- said Farnsworth.
Defense Artillery Battalion concluded combined force protection and logistic ing stations. The crews immediately His crews successfully passed the
a week-long field training exercise resupply missions with their adjacent dashed toward the launcher, their bal- missile reload evaluation during the
with a renewed sense of pride and con- U.S. and Republic of Korea units on the listic armor plates heavy upon them as exercise.
fidence in their equipment, their com- battlefield. they went through the steps to reload Just as the missile reload evaluation
rades-in-arms, and most importantly The exercise included realistic sce- the spent canister utilizing the guided
themselves, officials said. narios that prepared the Iron Horse missile transport. — See FTX, Page 21 —
Summer 2011 Open House Hot Topic GARRISONS
Inside

What is Daegu Defense News P02

celebrating? USAG Red Cloud P05
Find out on USAG Casey P05
Page 25 USAG Yongsan P09
USAG Humphreys P21
USAG Daegu P25

Sights & Sounds P03

The D6 Commitment Command Perspective P04
See the campaign, Page 23 Grilling tips: Page 28 Gen. Lynch on Soldiers, Page 2 Photo Feature Page P16
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil NEWS THE MORNING CALM

The Morning Calm

Published by
Installation Management Command Korea

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

Commitment to Soldiers and Families

Staff Writers: Pfc. Mardicio Barrot, Pfc. Jin Choe

USAG-YONGSAN
Commander: Col. William P. Huber

New fiscal reality, same commitment

Public Affairs Officer: Jane Lee
Staff Writers: Sgt. Choe Yong-joon,
Cpl. Hong Moo-sun, Pfc. Choi Sung-il

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
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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.
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Safety involves knowing limitations

By Col. William Huber
Yongsan Garrison Commander
YONGSAN GARRISON — Your
safety is my number one priority. With
your cooperation, we can ensure that
no child suffers an injury, no family
loses their belongings in a preventable
fire and that none of our garrison team
members are injured on the job.
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan is get-
ting ready for the summer. In just two
short weeks, we’ll open the outdoor
pools. School will be letting out soon.
As we enjoy all the season has to offer,
please remember water safety basics.
Always swim with a buddy and know
your limitations.
During hot weather, drink plenty
of water to prevent dehydration. Use
sunscreen and wear a hat when work-
ing or playing outside to protect you
from severe sunburn, heat exhaustion,
heat cramps and heat stroke. Remem- — Col. William Huber —
ber, too much sun can also lead to skin
cancer. drivers to be overly cautious, stay with-
During your time off, I want you in posted speed limits and be ever vigi-
to get out and truly experience Korea lant for pedestrians. And if you drink,
– safely. You will find that driving in don’t drive.
Korea is a unique experience for most My goal as your Garrison Com-
American drivers. The high density of mander is to make sure that your time
traffic found in the fifth largest city in in Korea is as safe as possible. We are
the world is an eye-opening challenge. working hard to make sure your as-
Always wear your seat belt. These are signment here becomes a highlight in
proven life savers. I encourage Yongsan your life’s journey. x
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Army Community Service tests family assistance

By Kevin Jackson
[email protected]

CAMP CASEY – Anger, confusion,

lost ID cards, medical care and
pregnancy complications, foreign
languages, lost powers of attorney,
no money, shelter or food. These
challenges and many others were
part of an Army Community Service
exercise here to test U.S. Army Garrison
Red Cloud’s ability to run a family
assistance center.
ACS’ first ever family assistance
center exercise May 3 was designed
to test its ability to establish and
operate a comprehensive facility to
provide displaced people with the
myriad of essential support agency
services they could conceivably need
during an actual natural disaster, mass
deployment, mobilization or mass
casualty event.
“The exercise was a success,” said
Vernon Johnson, exercise coordinator
and ACS mobilization and deployment
specialist. “We did capture lessons
learned to determine our gaps and also
the capabilities that we have.”
The mock situation began with
record raining falling on Dongducheon
in the early morning hours causing Spc. Yingmei Yang from Delta Detachment, 175th Finance Company, attempts to help a Spanish-speaking spouse in need of money
many residential areas to flood –
as Capt. Leon Cook, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, looks on. The spouse
something all too realistic for the
people who lived through the 1998 participated in the first ever Family Assistance Center exercise at Camp Casey May 3. - U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson
flood that inundated the community
with 26 inches of rain in 48 hours face during an actual emergency. pretty calm, which I was impressed assistance they could need.
according to a Stars and Stripes report. One of the role players – Sgt. with because I was being as irate as “If my family was over here and
Mock displaced families began Matthew Tompkins, a supply sergeant possible… I’m sure the stress level for this happened, I’d definitely be happy
showing up at the center at 9 a.m. to for Headquarters and Headquarters them was high because of us.” to have them take care of them,” said
work through 31 scenarios – all of which Company, U.S. Army Garrison Red The exercise finished about 11 Tompkins, whose spouse Wendy and
are potentially real life challenges – Cloud – performed credibly as an angry a.m. with an after-action review 7-year-old son are living at Fort Riley,
that would be addressed at the family and aggressive Soldier in need of help. attended by all 60 of the staff agencies Kansas, while he serves a one-year
assistance center. At one point with a military policeman representatives and role players. unaccompanied tour of duty.
Legal, Tricare, finance, human following him, Tompkins slapped a “We received a lot of feedback from Johnson said exercise may be
resources, logistics, child, youth and door startling the chaplain. Tompkins the family members,” Johnson said. included as part of the garrison’s
school services, religious services, said he used his friends’ experiences to “They really enjoyed being a part of the annual base defense exercise in the
American Red Cross and United act out his three roles. exercise and knowing that Area I really future and that it is just one part of
Services Organization representatives “The scenarios were very realistic cares about their safety in the event of the requirements for ACS to receive
were all present to assist role players and overall everyone handled it pretty a crisis.” its accreditation, which it is currently
with the numerous challenges well,” he said. “There was no one losing It instilled confidence in the undergoing with the ACS Accreditation
displaced families could conceivably their cool or anything. They stayed Tompkins that his family would get the Division from Fort Monroe, Va. x

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.
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News & Notes

19th Hole Barbecue
The Army and Air Force
Exchange Service is now
operating a barbecue outside the
Camp Red Cloud Golf Course Pro
Shop from 5-7 p.m., Thursday
through Saturday. Barbecued
meats include galbi, pork ribs,
chicken kebabs and assorted
sausages. For more information,
call 732-6263.

Case Lot Sale

The Camp Casey Commissary
will hold its case lot sale from
11 a.m.-6 p.m., May 13-15 in its
parking lot.

Case Lot Sale

The Camp Stanley Commissary Col. Hank Dodge, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I commander, talks with Col. Song Hae-nam (left), 186th Infantry Regiment,
will hold its case lot sale from and Col. Sun Byung-geun, 183rd Infantry Regiment, commanders following the signing of the base defense pact.
11 a.m.-5 p.m., May 14-15 in its
parking lot.

Concert on the Village Green

Garrison, Korean units renew base defense pacts
The 2nd Infantry Division
Story and photo by Kevin Jackson vitally important additional security to develop, write and publish a combined
Band presents “Celebrate the [email protected] our communities during contingencies base defense plan and coordinate and
Soldier” – a concert on the Village and reinforces the outstanding execute an annual installation defense
Green from 2-4 p.m., May 14 at CAMP RED CLOUD – Col. Hank working relationships that we’ve had command post exercise/field training
Camp Red Cloud. The music will Dodge, U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud with our brothers in arms from the exercise.
be symphonic pops featuring and Area I commander renewed Republic of Korea for more than 50 Sun said through a translator that
Americana, film and Broadway. memorandums of agreement with years,” Dodge said after the ceremony. the MOA signing will contribute to
Bring your chairs, blankets and two Republic of Korea Army units New commanders Col. Sun Byung- victory over terrorism.
food for a relaxing afternoon May 9 to provide base defense during geun, 183rd Infantry Regiment, and “This is very helpful for me as the
of music and camaraderie. For force protection and anti-terrorism Col. Song Hae-nam, 186th Infantry base commander up here because I
more information, call 732-9053. contingencies here and at Camp Regiment, whose units are from the don’t have all the tactical elements –
Stanley. Uijeongbu area, signed the MOAs that tactical troops – that you all have to
Living Pattern Survey The newly signed two-year pacts outline detailed responsibilities at the provide some of the things that you all
The deadline to take the – identical to those from the past – installations. help us do,” Dodge said to the ROKA
Defense Travel Management outline the responsibilities of U.S. The units are activated to support commanders following the signing.
Office Cost of Living Allowance Army Garrison Red Cloud and the USAG Red Cloud and Area I upon an Both ROKA units routinely
Living Pattern Survey is May 15. ROKA’s 183rd and 186th infantry increase in force protection conditions participate in garrison base defense
The link to the survey is https:// regiments to provide defense of and upon request by the garrison planning and training, and were
www.defensetravel.dod.mil/ Camp Red Cloud and Camp Stanley, commander to the 65th Division, the active participants in the 2nd Infantry
oscola/lps/korea. respectively, during a terrorist threat higher headquarters for the infantry Division and USAG Red Cloud and
incident or event. regiments. Area I Full Spectrum Force Protection
Youth Employment Program Doug Atwater, U.S. Army Garrison Among other more specific Operations Exercise across all Warrior
The Area I Civilian Personnel Red Cloud Directorate of Plans, requirements, the pacts call for the Country installations Feb. 22-24.
Advisory Center is recruiting Training, Mobilization and Security U.S. Army and ROKA units to maintain Camp Casey has a valid MOA with
college and high school students chief said the units have held those communications during exercises and the ROKA’s 75th Infantry Regiment
for its Summer Family Member responsibilities for about seven years. contingency operations. They also to provide similar base defense
Youth Employment Program. “Renewing these MOAs provides require the allies to work together to operations. x
College students will work from
May 16-Sept. 23. There will be
two sessions for high school
Retired colonel speaks, inspires Soldiers
students: June 20-July 15 and Story and photo by Cpl. Jin Choi Cho introduced a new acronym for
July 18-Aug. 12. For additional [email protected] KATUSA Soldiers – BEST. He explained
information, visit http://cpoc- that it stands for Basic - cleave to the
www.korea.army.mil/chra/cpac/ CAMP RED CLOUD – A retired basic, Effort – make every effort, Story
area1/area1cpac.php or call 732- Republic of Korea Army colonel visited – make their own story and Together –
6472/6475. with Korean Augmentation to the let’s go together.
United States Army Soldiers at the He emphasized that acronym for
Courageous Channel Exercise theater here May 4 to talk about North Soldiers who can improve and maintain
All command-sponsored Korea and their service to the nation. their personal ability and friendship with
and non-command sponsored Cho Ki-hyeong, currently a professor Koreans and Americans by explaining
family members of U.S. military, from Sangji University in Wonju, who the importance of a future united Korea,
Defense Department civilians holds a doctorate in military and policy citizenship and their responsibility for
and contractors are required to science, gave a lecture to KATUSA compulsory military service.
participate in the Courageous Soldiers from different units on the “He strongly motivated me through
Channel exercise May 18-21. installation as part of their regular his speech,” said Cpl. Lee Jong-hwa,
Noncombatants should bring weekly mental and moral training. Headquarters and Headquarters
their NEO packets with them to “We have seen North Korea’s Company, U.S. Army Garrison Red
either the Hanson Field House provocations and attacks many times for Cloud. “I had time to think and
at Camp Casey or the Camp decades since the Korean War,” Cho said. understand about myself and the
Red Cloud gym for processing. “After sinking of the Cheonan and situation here in my country once
Noncombatant evacuation the attack on Yeonpyeong Island last again. And ask me why, how and
operations processing will year by North Korea, we have to get what can I do while I am serving my
occur from 9 a.m.-10 p.m., May ready against their unpredictable motherland as one of its Soldiers here.”
18-20 and from 8 a.m.-10 p.m., and monstrous attacks to protect our Lt. Col. Lee Kyun-chul, commander
May 21. For more information, Republic of Korea Army Col. (ret.) Cho Ki- country, people and sovereignty. To do of the ROKA Support Group, 2nd
contact your unit NEO warden hyeong, a professor from Sangji University, so, our Soldiers should be stronger and Infantry Division said, “I wish all of my
or visit the 8th Army website. addresses Korean Augmentation to the keep in mind the Soldier’s creed, which soldiers here to be sound democratic
http://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/ United States Army Soldiers at the Camp has become more important recently.” citizens after their military service is
NEO/Neo.asp Red Cloud Theater May 3. During his nearly two-hour remarks, done.” x
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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

Spouses visit ‘the island’

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.
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It’s about honoring our commitment to Soldiers and Families.

Visit ArmyOneSource.com to see what the Army Family Covenant can mean for you or someone you know.
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Workout enthusiasts show off

Sculpted bodies melt down the audiences and bring state of fever
figures
By Pfc. Choi Sung-il 8th Army Reserve Advisor Office. blessed. I especially thank my fam-
[email protected] In the compulsory round com- ily. My son really kept me moti-
petitors performed eight mandato- vated by going to the gym with me
YONGSAN GARRISON - De- ry poses individually. Participants all the time and both of my par-
spite the heavy rainfall all day long waiting for their turns backstage ents, professional bodybuilders,
community members came out in kept posing in front of mirrors helped me train well and eat the
droves to watch and compete in and made corrections for the best right foods since I was a kid,” said
the U.S. Army Garrision Yong- angle. Lawden.
san Community Bodybuild- Then each competitor was given The champions and runner-ups
ing Competition at Main Post a certain amount of time to display of each weight class and the over-
Club April 30. free poses with music. They got the all winners were awarded trophies.
Four female and nine male chance to showcase their figure, “Garrison Yongsan and the In-
bodybuilders competed in physical conditioning, personality stallation Management Commu-
the event and about 400 peo- and presentation in the third and nity supports all Soldiers, Families
ple filled the place. fourth rounds. and Army Civilians with quality
The contestants completed four After the competition Tongwon programs and safe communities
rounds of components: symmetry University Belly Dance Team per- that meet their needs,” said USAG
round, compulsory round, pose formed folk dances with fusion Yongsan Garrison Commander
down, individual-free pose dur- music while the scores were totaled Col. William Huber. “We are keep-
ing the contest. up. The judges announced the win- ing our promise to make Yongsan a
When the bodybuilders first ners of each weight class and over- place where community members
appeared on stage in a straight all champions. can thrive.” x
line facing the judges for the The 2011 Bodybuilding Compe-
symmetry round, they execut- tition produced the best overall u Scenes from BODYBUILDING!
ed a series of quarter turns for champions of men and women
judges to compare them from divisions from the same platoon.
front, left side, back and right They were 1st Lt. Jonathan Reid
side. and Sgt. Shantina Lawden at Alpha
Every time bodybuilders came Company 304th Signal Battalion.
upon stage and made different Both of the winners thanked
poses in front of judges and spec- their families for being their big-
tators showing off their physique, gest supporters.
people yelled out a cheer and sup- “I worked out six days a week
ported their favorite participants. and four hours a day. I’d like to
“The show was excellent. The thank my wife for being a great ar-
performers take a lot of courage chitect of my diet helping me lose
and the crowd is really motivated 23 pounds in three weeks,” said (From left) Sgt. Shantina Lawden and 1st Lt. Jonathan Reid strike a pose
to see how well they have worked,” Reid. as the champions of USAG Yongsan Community Bodybuilding Competi-
said Sgt. 1st Class Freida Carter at “I am ecstatic and I feel very tion at Main Post Club April 30. - U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Choi Sung-il

UMUC Asia holds 2011 Commencement

By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun grees this year. Graduates are active-duty Service- The ceremony kicked off with greetings from
[email protected] members from the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Ma- UMUC President Susan Aldridge, 2nd Infantry Di-
rine Corps, as well as Family Members and DoD vision Commanding General Maj. Gen. Michael
YONGSAN GARRISON - University of Maryland civilians stationed in East Asia. Tucker and UMUC Alumni Association ’77 Presi-
University College Asia held its 2011 Commence- Overall, nearly 300 associate’s degrees and over dent Nathaniel Alston, Jr. After the greetings, Or-
ment Ceremony at Seoul American High School 500 bachelor’s degrees in a variety of disciplines land Johnson, regent and vice chair of the University
Auditorium April 30. are awarded at commencement ceremonies around System of Maryland Board of Regents, delivered a
UMUC Asia will award approximately 860 de- Asia. commencement address to the graduates emphasiz-
ing what graduation really means.
“Today marks the end of a long and difficult jour-
ney for many of you. You should take time to reflect
back over all your accomplishments,” said Johnson.
“But today is also a beginning. As you move forward,
you can carry with you all those things that you have
learned.”
Finally Aldridge conferred degrees to the 48 grad-
uates of the Seoul Commencement. The degrees in-
cluded two master’s degrees, 30 bachelor’s degrees
and 16 associate’s degrees. Sgt. Maj. Gary Byers from
249th Military Police Detachment, who received a
Bachelor of Science Degree, was very satisfied with
the program.
“It’s a long time coming. Maryland offers a great
program for graduates,” Byers said. “I attended class-
es in Germany, in the States and in Asia. They of-
fer tremendous staffS to take care of everybody. I’m
looking forward to starting on my master’s degree.”
“Garrison Yongsan and the Installation Manage-
ment Community supports all Soldiers, Families
and Army Civilians with quality programs and safe
communities that meet their needs,” said U.S. Army
Garrison Yongsan Garrison Commander Col. Wil-
liam Huber. “We are keeping our promise to make
Yongsan a place where community members can
thrive.”
Commencements were held in Tokyo, Japan on
David Horn, a graduate , shakes hand with Orland Johnson, regent and vice chair of the University System of Maryland April 16 and Okinawa, Japan on April 23. UMUC also
Board of Regents, during UMUC Commencement at SAES, April 30. - U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Hong Moo-sun will hold a ceremony in Guam on May 21. x
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News & Notes

CYSS Renovations
CDC: April-June, playground turf
(except Kindergarten area) will be
replaced. Some minor repairs to
window screens, door guards and
door knobs.
SAC: April-May, playground turf Scan here for more scenes
will be replaced. Drop-off zone from SAES Science Fair
will be off limits during repairs.
MST: April-June, middle school
section will undergo repairs to
become ADA handicap compliant.
All facilities will undergo some
upgrades to restrooms to become
ADA handicap compliant. Parking
may be limited in the SAC/ MST
back parking lot while DPW crews
install one handicap space.

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 —
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Special Words for

Mother’s Day
By Sgt. Choe Yong-joon
[email protected]
Mother’s Day was Sunday. We asked our Face-
book audience if they had any special words
for their mothers? How do you plan to cel-
ebrate? Find out what more than 7,400 Yong-
san community members are talking about
by becoming a USAG Yongsan Facebook Fan
at facebook.com/youryongsan! (Comments
are kept in their original form)

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

We will be celebrating our youngest daughter’s 10th

birthday! She is all the mother’s day present I need!
CYSS Provider Profile: Irene Chon
By Cpl. Hong Moo-sun cally, intellectually, socially, and emotionally to the
[email protected] best of their ability.”
Torisha Bridges I am very caring about families and their lives
YONGSAN GARRISON - Child, Youth and in the Military because of their stressful situation.
Facebook Fan School Services recognized Irene Chon, Program There are also children that need special assistance
Assistant for the Preschool program, as top em- so I am very sensitive to their needs, Chon added.
ployee of the week thanks to her positive and active Chon’s supervisor, Child Development Center
working attitude throughout the past three years. Assistant Director Stephanie Wallace praised her
“I prepare daily lesson plans, curriculum, interact dedication and service.
with children and provide a safe, warm and loving “Ms. Irene Chon has been with Yongsan CYSS
This will be my first year away from my mother and I since July 18, 2008 and has been an excellent em-
environment for all children in our classroom,” said
wish I could be home to celebrate Mother’s Day with
Chon. “And also I help the children to grow physi-
her. So I have decided to send her a card and have — See CYSS PROVIDER, Page 12 —
flowers delivered to her along with a package that
will arrive the day before containing an unforgettable
memory for this Mothers Day. Cub Scouts enjoy their annual day camp
Dennis Pugh
Facebook Fan

They have mother’s day cards at the exchange from

the dog or cat to Mom. I thought that was so ridicu-
lous, but I bought one nonetheless.

SarahBeth
Rivera
Facebook Fan

There is a pre-season softball tournament for the

men and women’s teams on Saturday and Sunday at
the softball fields behind Collier if anyone is interest-
ed in supporting their Yongsan Post Softball teams as
they play against other post teams!

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
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SCIENCE FAIR from Page 10

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

MILITARY SPOUSE from Page 10

who stand beside the uniformed Ser- much I appreciated all the sacrifices
vicemember.” she has made over the last 16 years. She
Military Spouses truly are the back- gave up many great jobs she wanted to
bone of the Armed Forces. You are follow me and pursued my career in
resilient and you are strong. And it is the army.”
my promise to you to make Yongsan Sharp emphasized the importance
a place where military spouses can of Military Spouses through his clos-
thrive, he added. ing remarks.
Huber and Sharp then presented “Today’s celebration has been a
awards to the essay contest winners. great way to recognize the efforts of
The essay contest was for the Service- our community’s unsung heroes, Mili-
members writing about their Spouses. tary Spouses. Without the Spouses of
Sgt. 1st Class Terry Williams from 501st Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines,
Military Intelligence Brigade won first this command and the alliance would
place. not be as strong as we are today,” said
“My wife sent me the e-mail for me Sharp.
to put it out to my unit to publicize “The support you provide to your
the program. I surprised her by sub- Servicemembers and this command is
mitting an essay myself and not tell- very essential. This command would
ing her,” said Williams. “Through the not accomplish our mission without
essay, I just wanted to show her how you.” x

CYSS PROVIDER from Page 11

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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‘Booming’ exercise commands attention in Northwest Islands

By Staff Sgt. Christina J. Turnipseed
it is clear that the ROK military has
8th Army Public Affairs increased their defensive capabili-
ties in the Northwest Islands,” said
BAEKNYEONG ISLAND, Ko- McAleer.
rea — Jarring vibrations shook the “Like all military units, the 6th Ma-
ground at Baeknyeong as the boom- rine Brigade on Baeknyeong needs to
ing reports of nearby howitzers com- train,” added McAleer.
manded the attention of Republic of “Live fire exercises are a part of
Korea Marine Gen. Kyung Won-yoon military training and an integral por-
and U.S. Army Col. Robert J. McAleer tion of readiness. They will contin-
who are respectively in charge of ue to conduct routine live fires from
training, exercises and readiness for Baeknyeong and the Northwest Is-
Combined Forces Command. lands.”
Yoon and McAleer were among McAleer asked the 6th Brigade
ROK and U.S. leaders on Baeknyeong Marines many questions concerning
and Yeonpyeong Islands May 3 to the preparedness of the troops and
observe the ROK Marine training to other assets on the island.
increase the training interoperability “In observing the 2nd Fleet crews
between the ROK and U.S., according on the PKMs (South Korean gun-
to U.S. Army officials. boats), it was clear that the crews un-
Immediately following a South Ko- derstood their mission, rules of en-
rean Marine artillery live-fire exercise gagement and were very capable.
from Yeongpyeong Island in Novem- They also had excellent situational
ber last year, North Korea shelled the awareness from their first-rate C4I
island killing four people. systems,” stated McAleer.
At that time a South Korean live Alliance forces in Korea have
fire artillery drill from Yeonpyeong worked together to increase South
Island, dropped shells into the water.
South Korean K9 self-propelled howitzers fire rounds May 3 on Baeknyeong Island
Korea’s readiness since last year’s in-
The exercise was followed by shell- during a live fire exercise. — U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christina J. Turnipseed
cident.
ing of the island by the north, killing lar training, according to Yoon. Sea border. Yoon and McAleer were “As a close ally, the United States
four people. “The Marine (ROK) Corps … con- given a tour of Baeknyeong Island always stands ready to support the
Many changes have been made duct this live fire exercise annually,” and briefed by ROK Marines who Republic of Korea and is firmly com-
since last year’s attack to increase mil- said Yoon. “It is scheduled in the fire discussed new construction, more mitted to the defense of our ally as
itary readiness in the area. plan.” troops and increased weapon systems well as the maintenance of regional
“Since last year, we have more as- Some of the weapon systems fired already supplied or in the process of peace and stability. This exercise
sets, with more assets coming,” said during the exercise were K9 self- being supplied in support to the mili- was just one example that demon-
Lt. Col. Seung Jung, a ROK Marine of- propelled howitzers, Vulcan can- tary readiness of the Northwest Is- strates the ROK-U.S.
ficer on Baeknyeong. “We have been nons and 81mm mortars deployed lands. interoperability as well as the U.S.
conducting more exercises.” on Baeknyeong and Yeonpyeong Is- “In observing the ROK 2nd Fleet commitment to defend Korea,” stated
The live fire exercise is part of regu- lands, both located near the Yellow and ROK Marine Corps’ 6th Brigade, U.S. Army officials. x
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NEWS THE MORNING CALM

8th Army forms sexual assault prevention team

By Capt. Jay Taylor said Clifford L. Stanley, undersecretary of defense
8th Army Public Affairs (personnel and readiness). “Sexual assault has abso-
lutely no place in today’s armed forces.”
YONGSAN GARRISON — Lt. Gen. John D. John- Recent efforts, focusing on prevention and re-
son, commanding general of 8th Army here, recently porting of sexual assault, are credited in the report
created a task force to enhance current efforts to pre- for reducing unwanted sexual contact of women
vent and respond to sexual assaults across the Ko- serving on active duty from 6.8 percent in 2006 to
rean Peninsula. 4.4 percent in 2010.
The task force is being headed by Eighth Army A reduction of unwanted sexual contact of active
Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. David J. Conboy duty men was also reported from 1.8 percent to 0.9
and will consist of ten other senior leaders from 8th percent for the same years.
Army who will evaluate current programs, regula- Subordinate commands of Eighth Army will cre-
tions, policies and procedures to make sure efforts ate liaisons to facilitate cooperation with the task
in prevention and response are effectively combating force and assist with forums to identify and com-
this issue. municate localized efforts that are working to reduce
“Lieutenant General Johnson established this task and respond to sexual assaults.
force because he is laser focused on combating sex- “Each of our units have best practices to share and
ual assaults in our formations,” said Conboy. “Sexual by capturing these and leveraging the experience and
assaults are extraordinarily harmful to the victim, diversity of the task force we will provide the [com-
contrary to our Army Values and Warrior Ethos, and 8th Army Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. David J. Conboy manding general] recommendations to ensure that
ultimately diminish our ability to accomplish our heads the 8th Army sexual assault prevention task force. we are doing all we can to prevent sexual assaults in
critically important job here in Korea.” — U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hong Joon-sung 8th Army,” said Conboy.
Members of the task force are scheduled to begin The task force will be in Area IV today, Area I
visiting garrisons and unit headquarters this month in the Military, released by the Department of De- Wednesday, Area V on Thursday and Area II June 1.
and will hold sensing sessions with troops, walk fense in March, there were 3,158 reports of sexual as- Events will be posted to the Eighth Army website
through barracks and other facilities, discuss unit saults involving service members in fiscal year 2010. - http://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/ - and Facebook -
best practices and review sexual assault statistics and This is a decrease of 2 percent from fiscal 2009. http://www.facebook.com/pages/8th-Army-Korea
dispositions of cases. “The [defense] department’s position on sexual - as they are planned. The report is scheduled to be
According to the Annual Report of Sexual Assault assault is clear: one sexual assault is one too many,” completed by June 30. x

Special Ops invites local orphans to Yongsan

Gates: Bin Laden’s death By Pfc. Park Young-ho to-People International Hanyang Charter

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

Worship Services Worship Services Worship Services Worship Services

Collective Liturgical Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Protestant Collective Protestant
Sunday 10 a.m. Stone Chapel Traditional Sunday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital Sunday 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 10 a.m. Stanley Chapel Contemporary Sunday 9:30 a.m. South Post Chapel 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 10:30 a.m. K-16 Chapel Gospel 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 10 a.m. West Casey Chapel Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Spanish 3 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Warrior Chapel Gospel 12:15 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Crusader Chapel Nondenominational Church of Christ 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 11 a.m. Hovey Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. South Post Chapel Contemporary
Gospel Sunday 12:30 p.m. South Post Chapel ChapelNext 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Gospel Catholic Mass Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Sunday 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel, Mision Pentecostal Hispana Sunday 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel KATUSA
Casey 12:30 p.m. Camp Sunday 2:30 p.m. South Post Chapel M, W, T, F 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Stanley Chapel Saturday 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Freedom Chapel Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
United Pentecostal Sunday 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (youth) Freedom Chapel
COGIC Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Catholic Services
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel KATUSA Mass
KATUSA Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel Tuesday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
KATUSA 11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Sunday 7 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist
Tuesday 6 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel Saturday 9:30 a.m. Brian Allgood Hospital

Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel

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

Korea-wide Army chaplain points of contact

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

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey D. Hawkins: Chaplain (Maj.) John Chun: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Suk Jong Lee: Chaplain (Maj.) Milton Johnson:
[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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Above, Cho Hyo-gun, martial artist of

Yae-Mun Gwan, uses an Asian spear
From left to right, Maeng Ji-suk, Kim Yong-hwan and Hong Sung-dae, performers for the or-
to cleave a tightly-bound sheaf of hay.
ganization Yae-Mun Gwan, dance to the beat of traditional Korean percussion instruments.

Hong Sung-dae, a performer for Yae-Mun

Gwan, risks a daring back flip in close proxim-
ity to a crowd, while wearing a streamer cap
called a sangmo. The maneuver was executed
in precise rhythm of a traditional beat.

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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.

Performers offer taste of Korean antiquity

Story and photos by Russell Wicke tions to demonstrate the swordsman’s precision,
[email protected] strength and martial skill.
The name 24 Martial Arts derives from
SEOUL — Deadly precision with razor-sharp King Jeongjo, 1752-1800, of the Joseon Dynas-
swords, brutal sparring, and acrobatic percussions ty, who combined 18 types of ground combat
— all salted with a bit of humor — are part of an with six types of horseback combat to make
amusing traditional Korean performance called a dangerous military cocktail. Ceremonies
“Fire Ceremony” originally performed by Joseon- of this type have been performed since 1790
era soldiers. to demonstrate the might of Jeongjo’s martial
The performance is divided in two: Part 1 is arts. Ham said Jeongjo incorporated Japa-
called Samulnori, where impressive agility is com- nese and Chinese fighting techniques into
bined with percussion instruments; a result that Korea’s forms and the resulting 24 Martial
tickles ears and opens eyes. Part 2 is called 24 Arts has, consequently, had significant in-
Martial Arts, a display that demonstrates bone- fluence on Korea’s modern martial arts.
cracking force via sparring and “Sword Cutting” — These performances can be seen free
a difficult discipline made to look easy, according of charge daily (except Mondays,) 3 p.m.
to Ham Ji-hee, spokeswoman for Yae-Mun Gwan, at the base of Seoul Tower on Namsan
the organization that performs these ceremonies. Mountain. A related performance, the Nam-
Sword cutting involves a series of various items, san Fire Beacon Ceremony, is performed on
such as bamboo, being cleanly cut in precise loca- the same days, in the same area, at 10 a.m. x
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ARMY FAMILY COVENANT:

Keeping the Promise

It’s about honoring our commitment to Soldiers and Families.

Visit ArmyOneSource.com to see what the Army Family Covenant can mean for you or someone you know.
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Above, Spc. Joshua Law of B Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd

Air Defense Artillery, prepares a PATRIOT launcher for re-
load during a field training exercise May 5 on Suwon Air
Base. — U.S. Army photo by Capt. Austin Liu

Left, Pvt. Richard Aikman of B Battery, 6th Battalion,

52nd Air Defense Artillery, pulls security alongside an
Korean K200 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, during a com-
bined base defense exercise at Suwon Air Base on May
6. — U.S. Army photo by Capt. Austin Liu

6-52 Soldiers stay sharp

FTX from Page 1
of the CH-47D flying from Camp Humphreys. more comfortable we will be when we conduct aerial
The helicopter, assigned to 3-2 General Support resupply missions during wartime.”
Aviation Battalion (GSAB), is poised to sling a PA- Aside from air defense operations, the exercise
was winding down, a few miles down the road, an- TRIOT missile canisters across treacherous terrain. also tested the ability to conduct combined base de-
other group of Soldiers were being tested on their “This training validates the battalion’s ability to fense and force protection operations.
skill to conduct aerial missile resupply missions. coordinate for air support from 3-2 GSAB and resup- Deep within Republic of Korea’s 10th Tactical
Near the Suwon Air Base flight line, Soldiers ply its fire units even during degraded road condi- Fighter Wing Command and Control bunker, the
from A Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battal- tion” said, 1st Lt. Stephen Bonner of F Company, U.S. liaison officer received notification that a sim-
ion, along with personnel from F Company, 6-52 Air 6-52, and one of the primary sling load coordina- ulated breach was detected near one of 6-52nd Air
Defense Artillery Battalion, eagerly await the arrival tors. “The more times we do training such as this, the Defense Artillery Battalion’s facilities.
Within minutes, two Republic of Korea Air Force
K200 infantry fighting vehicles loaded with ROK sol-
diers arrived at the site of the potential infiltration.
Staff Sgt. James Forst, assigned to Foxtrot Compa-
ny, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion explained the
unfolding situation as forces from both nations be-
gan pulling security around the breach and executed
a combined cordon and search operation.
Forst, the noncommissioned officer in charge of F
Company’s quick reaction force, said he thought that
“the training was a great opportunity for U.S. Soldiers
to learn how to work with their ROK counterparts.”
The exercise concluded with a combined chemi-
cal biological radiological nuclear decontamination
operation of personnel and vehicles.
Sergeant Michael Camp, one of the primary train-
ers for the decontamination exercise said, “The in-
tent of the operation is to familiarize both parties in-
volved of each other’s gear, equipment, and tactics,
techniques, and procedures. This type of training is
very beneficial because there is always a good chance
that we might be called upon to decontaminate our
ROK counterparts here at Suwon or vice versa.”
That cooperation and hard work made for excel-
lent training, according to Maj. Frederick Ramirez,
6-52 Operations officer in charge.
“I think the Iron Horse Battalion has once again
proved its ability to successfully conduct air and mis-
sile defense operation. The most significant improve-
ment ... is the increased level and proficiency in the
coordination and cooperation between our battalion
Korean Airmen from the 10th Fighter Wing conduct decontamination at a chemical biological radiological and nu- and the ROKAF 10th Fighter Wing in executing com-
clear station at Suwon Air Base on May 6. — U.S. Army photo by Capt. Austin Liu bined force protection measures.” x
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News & Notes

Zoeckler Gym Closure
Humphreys tax center closing
Zoeckler Gym will be closed May By Capt. Joseph Steere ents with services worth over $230,000. stating why you were out of the United
13-22. It will re-open with its nor- USAG Humphreys SJA Among the issues the staff tackled States on the normal filing date and
mal hours on May 23. were prior year returns, taxpayer iden- have your duty station or normal place
CAMP HUMPHREYS — The tax tification numbers, and rental prop- of work outside the U.S.
CIF Inventory center here is closing today. erty tax implications. They did all this Longer extensions are also available
The Area III Central Issue Facil- As officer in charge of the center I thoroughly and ensured clients re- but require additional filings with
ity will be closed May 18-27 for would like to thank the staff, the Hum- ceived the maximum refund. the IRS. Even if you have forgotten to
its annual inventory. For more phreys community, and the Internal Although most taxpayers have filed obtain an extension, it is better to file
information, call 753-3452 or 753- Revenue Service for all of their support their return by now, it is important to a return, especially if you owe back
7347. that allowed us to serve the installa- keep certain tax implications in mind. taxes. The IRS is often willing to work
tion this year. First, most taxpayers at Camp Hum- with taxpayers who owe or have failed
ACS Training The Tax Center filed over 1,800 state phreys are entitled to a federal filing to file. Ignoring the debts, on the other
Army Community Service facili- and federal returns worth over $3 mil- extension to June 15. To take the exten- hand, will usually result in increased
ties will be closed May 19 from lion in refunds, and provided our cli- sion, attach a statement to your return interest and penalties. x
8 a.m. to noon for training. Fa-
cilities effected are: Building
311, Family Readiness Center in
Building 1127; and the Suwon
Commitment to Cooperate
ACS, Building 2200.

Input Needed For Survey

The Defense Travel Manage-
ment Office is conducting a liv-
ing pattern survey until May 15.
Data collected will be used to de-
termine cost of living allowance
rates. All servicemembers who
have been in Korea longer than
three months are eligible and en-
couraged to take the survey. The
survey can be accessed at http://
www.defensetravel.dod.mil/os-
cola/lps/korea.

NEO Exercise Approaching

Courage Channel, a Noncom-
batant Evacuation Operation
(NEO) exercise, is scheduled for
May 19 to 21 at Zoeckler Gym.
Participants should bring their
NEO packet with them. The ex-
ercise is intended to improve the
Humphreys NEO process. Raffle CAMP HUMPHREYS — Chong, Pyeong-sik (left), President of the Korea Foreigner Tourist Facility Association’s Pyeongtaek
prizes will be awarded. Chapter, and Col. Joseph P. Moore, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys commander, sign a Memorandum of Understanding May 9.
The signing signifies cooperation for the promotion of a healthy entertainment culture, Soldier safety and the prohibition of un-
Exchange Closures derage drinking in local establishments around Camp Humphreys. Han, Chong-sop, president of the Anjeong-ri Entertainment
Several Exchange facilities will Establishments Association and Cho, Hang-won, president of the Paengseong Merchants Association also signed. — U.S. Army
be closed for upcoming Organi- photo by Steven Hoover
zation Days. Closed on May 23
will be: the Exchange, the the-

HHC 2nd CAB takes volleyball title

ater, Zoeckler Shopette, the food
court, the Charley’s/Burger King
trailer; and all concession facili-
ties. Closed on May 25 will be:
MCSS, the family housing Shop-
ette, Burger King, Pizza Hut, the By PV2 Han, Jae-ho
gas station, and the MP Hill [email protected]
Shopette.
CAMP HUMPHREYS — The
Photography Class regular season volleyball champions
A basic photography class is of- proved to be the toughest in the tour-
fered the second Saturday of ev- nament as well.
ery month from 10 a.m. to 3:30 Headquarters and Headquarters
p.m. in the Community Activity Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Bri-
Center. The class covers camera gade, won a back-and-forth double
familiriazation, composition, elimination tournament to take the
lighting, use of settings, special United States Army Garrison Hum-
effects, and PhotoShop. For more phreys Company Level Volleyball
information, call 753-8825. Championship May 2 at the Super
Gym.
OPSEC Officers Course HHC 2nd CAB wrapped up the six-
A course for OPSEC Officers team tournament with a 26-24 victory
(Program Managers and Coor- over 3-2 General Support Aviation Bat-
dinators) will be held on Camp talion. It was the third meeting of the
Humphreys from June 21 to 24. tournament for the two teams.
For more information, call 723- The champs started their run with
2149 or e-mail opsec@korea. a 25-12, 25-22 victory over B Company,
army.mil. 52nd Military Intelligence Battalion.
Next came a win over 3-2 GSAB, 25-22,
We Want Your Stories 16-25, 15-12.
We want to publish your stories The 3-2 GSAB team rebounded to
and photos in The Morning Calm win its loser’s bracket game over the
Weekly. Call 754-8847 for more 520th Maintenance Company, 25-14,
information or e-mail warren. 25-19, then downed HHC 2nd CAB, 25- The Talons of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Bri-
[email protected]. 21, 17-25, 16-14, to force the title show- gade, are all smiles after winning the United States Army Garrison company-level vol-
down. x leyball championship. — Courtesy photo
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Safety campaign kicks off

By W. Wayne Marlow The 6th Annual Family Safety Day vilians, or Families on hazards associ- eliminate or mitagate them, but main-
[email protected] is scheduled for June 30 at the Com- ated with the summer or even their task tain awareness of them,” Turnage said.
munity Activity Center. Among the at hand,” Turnage said. “When leaders Key points to keep in mind are:
CAMP HUMPHREYS — The 2011 activities will be a chance for at- show their personnel that they monitor time in the sun; stay hydrated
Spring and Summer Safety campaign tendees to get pointers on are engaged in safety and regardless of the activity; have proper
began May 1 and runs through Sept. 30. staying safe while in the educate and reward them allergy medicines if applicable; be
United States Army Garrison Hum- water, barbecuing, being ... you hold them to the aware of rodents and venomous snakes
phreys Safety Manager Randy Turnage in the sun, and around standards that you edu- in the area; and carry a first aid kit that
said Soldiers, Family members, and ci- animals. cated them on.” includes bandages, ointment, gauze,
vilians can enjoy the seasons in a way “Just about any off- Making safety part and disinfectant.
that will be both fun and safe. duty recreational activ- of one’s routine is a Linda Alderson, USAG Humphreys
“With summer comes great weather ity you can think of, we crucial step to elimi- safety campaign officer, said the cam-
to get out and do the things we want to cover,” Turnage said. nating accidents, he paign covers all outdoor activities.
do,” he said. “However, there are always Turnage encouraged noted. “We want to ensure they get all
hazards associated with just about supervisors to spread the “A good habit is to stop sorts of training, from motorcycles to
anything that we do. We need to stop word about safety and to lead and think about what it is that recreational to preventing heat inju-
and think about what it is that we want by example. you want to do, then try and think ries,” she said. “Anything that’s related
to do and ensure that we mitigate ... “All accidents can be prevented by out all the hazards or issues that might to summer activities is something we
the hazards associated with the event.” ensuring leaders educate Soldiers, ci- be associated with the event, and emphasize.” x

Energy manager outlines vision

By W. Wayne Marlow air conditioning for 78 degrees and shut it off during
[email protected] unoccupied hours.
Morning Calm: What improvements have you
CAMP HUMPHREYS — A new energy manag- seen in energy conservation during your career?
er has started work for United States Army Garrison Chin: Over the years, we have been educated in
Humphreys and he took time to talk about what he energy conservation in TV programs, public places,
would like to see happen during his time here. and training seminars. The Army now provides safe,
Morning Calm: What energy managment is- secure, reliable, cost-effective energy facilities to Sol-
sues will you emphasize during your time with diers, Families, and civilians. Having campaign plans
United States Army Garrison Humpheys? have been a big plus. They are roadmaps that define
Jeff Chin, USAG Humphreys Energy manager: I actions and considers short-term, mid-term, and
want to focus on the construction phase of Energy long-term goals.
Saving Performance Contract and also want to work Morning Calm: What energy-related goals
with the building managers to improve the energy would you like USAG Humphreys to accomplish
auditing program for energy conservation. during your time here?
Morning Calm: What are everyday habits a Chin: I would like us to reduce energy use by more
person can follow to conserve energy? than three percent per year. Heating oil use in gen-
Chin: Use heating, ventilation, and air-conditi- eral is out of control, but I think we can reach the
noning, lighting, and water only when needed, set goal. x Jeff Chin, Energy Manager

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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Daegu hosts 10th Armed Forces Day open house

DAEGU GARRISON — U.S. Forces Day Open house. stirring renditions of Korean and Commando Brigade. They put
Army Garrison Daegu welcomed Performances by Republic of U.S. Anthems and a precision on a dazzling display of tae kwan
thousands of their Korean Korea Army units highlighted performance by the 2OC Honor do mixed with acrobatics and
n e i ghb or s to C a m p Wa l ke r ’s the opening ceremonies. The Guard Drill Team. combatives that had everyone
H-805 Helipad Saturday as they 2nd Operationl command (2OC) But the highlight for the viewers buzzing all day. x
celebrated the 10th Annual Armed Band got things rolling, with came from the ROK Army 201st

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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t News & Notes

Financial Counseling Services
Financial counseling for soldiers
and family members with emphasis
on managing personal finances and
tracking spending habits. Development
of a personal financial plan, retirement
plan, and college saving plan. Call the
ACS financial readiness program office,
768-8127 or 768-7112.
FMWR Marketing
Can’t find your favorite menu at the
club? Got a party theme your friends
would love? Have a program idea for
teens? Tell us what you would do if
you could reach out and touch FMWR
programs, events and activities and
you could win $100 in FMWR gift
certificates. Suggestions can be e-mailed
to [email protected]
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on ICE, we’re listening. Fill out an online
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Texas Hold’em
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Camp Carroll
Hideaway Club. Weekly prizes for the
top 3 players. $20 per person. Free meal
for players. Points awarded for every 8
weeks of play toward the final game and
a $1,000 prize. Calll 765-8574 for more
information.
Kyong-Ju National Museum Tour
Transportation fee: $10 (adult)/ $5
Israeli Ambassador attends Holocaust Ceremony
(children under 12). Bus: Depart from Israeli Ambassador to Korea, Tuvia Israeli, participated in the 2011 Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony hosted by the
the Camp Carroll CAC at 8 a.m. May 6th Ordnance Battalion, May 4 at the Evergreen Club on Camp Walker. The candlelight vigil drew members of the USAG Daegu
28. and Camp Walker Commissary at 9 community to the annual recognition ceremony which is just one way of paying respect to victims of the Holocaust. Posing for a
a.m. May 28. Bring won for admission photograph with Ambassador Israeli are left, Pfc. Shanice L. Hills, HHD, 6th Ord. Bn., and Sfc. Lisa Y. Bowens, 19th ESC, EO.— U.S.
fee, food and snacks. Call 764-4123 or Army photo by Cpl. Kim Min-jae
765-8325 for more information.
Spa Valley Indoor Water Park
Transportation fee: $10 (adult)/ $5
(children under 12). Bus: Depart from
Reflection: What three things do you enjoy most
the Camp Carroll CAC at 11 a.m. May 28. By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Milton Johnson did for the entire evening after supper.
and Camp Walker Commissary at 11.30 USAG Daegu Garrison Chaplain In those days I learned more about how
a.m. May 28. Bring won for admission to work hard and respect people than
DAEGU GARRISON — If I were probably any class, job, or seminar.
fee, food and snacks. Call 764-4123 or
asked what are the three things I To this day, I still get a kick out of
765-8325 for more information.
enjoy doing, the answer would be: striking up a conversation over dinner
Kelly Fitness Center Closed attending church, spending time with and continuing to talk until time to
Basketball, racquetball and the aerobics family, and pausing to meditate on take a shower and go to bed. Try that
room will be closed for the NEO Exercise nature. Although I enjoy a number sometime, you’ll like it.
17-23 May. For more information, call the of other things, these are first on the Several years ago I developed a
Camp Walker Fitness Center, 764-4800 list because when I do them I give, sermon entitled “When does God stop
or 764-4225 receive, and learn more about myself talking to us?” The main point in that
Kids Club and others than when I do other things. discourse was that God talks through
Register your child for our Jr. Membership Since childhood, church has been people, experiences, the Bible, prayer,
Program. Program benefits include an important part of my life. Although and nature. But to hear his voice in
quarterly appreciation nights, $5 gift I am very shy, just preparing to go nature we have to stop, look, observe,
coupon for thier birthday and other to church has always been exciting and listen. The Bible puts it this way
great events. Open to kids ages 5-12. For because that’s the time when I pull in Romans 2:20, (New International
more information, call the Evergreen away from work to get spiritual energy Version), “For since the creation of the
Community Club, 764-4060. to go through the next week happy and world God’s invisible qualities – his
content. A young man stopped by my their hearts to receive the request of eternal power and divine nature – have
Scott Kennedy Comedy Tour II office recently to share an experience the Lord to come into their lives, and been clearly seen, being understood
Scott Kennedy is Back in the Comedy of surrendering his life to the Lord and follow through with going to church from what has been made…” And Psalm
Saddle Again. This show contains adult the joy he sense as a result. His story or chapel. And I can’t think of a better 19:1-4, “The heavens declare the glory
language and content. No children was fascinating. He said an MP stopped time for a person to try it than right of God; the sky proclaim the work of
under the age of 18 allowed. 8 p.m. to check him while he was changing a now while reading this article or this his hands. Day after day they pour
at Hilltop Club, May 26. For more flat tire on his car. After asking several weekend. Christ and church can bring forth speech; night after night they
information, call the Hilltop Club, questions the MP started talking about happiness to one’s life and I invite you display knowledge. There is no speech
764-4985. the Lord and church. The conversation to try them. or language where their voice is not
turned into a lengthy Bible Study that The second joy for me is getting heard. Their voice goes out into all the
ended with an appeal for conversion together with family. I grew up in Earth, their words to the ends of the
and an invitation to go to church. This a large family (six brothers and six world.” I admire nature, and nothing
Soldier said he accepted both and have sisters) and my parents practiced relaxes me more when I’m tired and
been happy ever since. He couldn’t eating meals, going to church, and worn down than a pause to enjoy the
wait to see the chaplain and talk about taking vacations together. It was beauty of creation.
his new life. When he left my office I at those family gatherings where I Every once in a while I like to reflect
thought, “If everybody could have that learned to pray, be polite, and feel on previous moments from the past
kind of experience, what a better place good about the personality God gave and desires for the future. Every time
the world would be.” But everybody can me. When my folks got together we I do, my three joys come to mind:
have that experience if they took time laughed, cried, talked, criticized each church, family, and nature. What three
to do what that young man did – open other, and sometimes that was all we things do you enjoy the most? x
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Soldiers are going to die, and that’s a

sacrifice that we have to shoulder.
Q : The Army’s Birthday is coming in
June. How important is this to a Soldier?
A : To know our roots and to know how
we started is important. We have to
understand how we got to this point.
So, it is very important to a Soldier –
and we’re going to have to as leaders,
continue educating Soldiers, and try
and get them understand why the
Army’s Birthday is such a big deal. It’s
the birth of the great organization they
belong to. So, it’s important.
Q : How would you describe your
leadership style?
A : I think I’m more of a participative
leader. What that means is it is
important for me to set the example
--- to let Soldiers know I’m willing to
do, or I’ve already done the things that
I’m asking them to do. So it goes back
to the Drill Sergeant Creed for me, and
your mentor and teacher Mary can
appreciate this because she was a drill
sergeant, too. I never require a soldier
to attempt any task that you would not
do yourself. That’s very important to
me and I just won’t send somebody to
do this unless I know I can do it or I’ve
done it. That’s pretty much how I would
describe my leadership style.
Q : What type of leader do you want to
U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Command Sgt. Major Gabriel Arnold gives his thoughts on the roles of Soldiers during an interview. — Courtesy photo be remembered as?
A : I’d like to remembered as someone,

From USAG Daegu, Southeast Hub regardless of whether that someone is

a Soldier or civilian, Korean or a family
member—but be remembered as

comes Soldier’s point of view someone who respected everyone.

Q : May is Asian-Pacific American
Heritage Month. Would you like
Story by Lee Seung-bin and Im Hae-na A : Especially for young soldiers, one the battlefield. What are your thoughts to send a message to those Asian-
USAG Daegu Public Affairs of my concerns is that they don’t know regarding that? Americans who serve USAG Daegu and
their history very well--especially A : This touches the heart of any the Southeast Hub?
DAEGU GARRISON — He i s their military history. So I’ve been Soldier. It is going to happen and it is A : I would say that without a doubt
the senior enlisted advisor to the encouraging soldiers to read a history the ultimate sacrifice. The reason the I appreciate their service-- whether
Commander of U.S. Army Garrison book on our military, and learn to U.S. has a military is to protect our they are U.S. Army, KATUSAs, or
Daegu. He observes training, supports appreciate how much sacrifice so way of life. When “9-1-1” happened, it civilians. I just want thank them for
command policy and is always proud many men and women have made. changed our life in America. However, their service because without them we
to be around Soldiers and their family Recently I finished reading a book on in some ways, it didn’t change it a great can’t complete our mission. I consider
members. He is Command Sgt. Maj. the Korean War. It said that we had deal. Because of the U.S. military, myself and my family so fortunate to
Gabriel Arnold. 40,000 Soldiers killed in the Korean Americans are able to go on and live serve here in Korea, and with people
We sat down with CSM Arnold and War from June of 1950 to July of 1953. fairly normal lives. My point is since who are great and very respectful. So,
asked him some questions we thought So, 40,000 Soldiers died and scores “9-1-1” there has not been another on this very worthy occasion, I want to
would be of interest to members of were wounded. Over a million South major terrorist event in the U.S. So, thank everyone for what they do for the
USAG Daegu and Southeast Hub. This Korean soldiers were killed during the some people may argue why we are in U.S. Army and the United States, and
is part one of a two part interview with Korean War. So, I have tremendous Iraq or Afghanistan. It is because we please continue to serve.
the Arnold. appreciation for how we got here, and are taking the fight to the enemy, and **Note: Look for part 2 of the
Q : Why did you decide to join the army? why we are in Korea today. keeping it out of our homeland. It is interview with CSM Arnold in the May
A : After high school, I didn’t want Q : There are still soldiers dying on very important to serve. War means 20th issue of the Morning Calm. x
to go right back to school. But it was
a very important time for me. It was
a time when I had to give thought to
what I wanted to do in order to become
successful. I asked my father, who had
also served in the military for advice. He
thought that the Army would give me
discipline and keep me in good shape.
So I chose the Army.
Q : Memorial Day is recognized in May.
What does Memorial Day mean to you
as an American and as a soldier?
A : Memorial Day to me is definitely
remembering all the veterans who
really paved a way for everything we
enjoy today. From the freedoms we have,
to the respect we get from America as
service members. But Memorial Day
really is a time to pay tribute to all the
men and women who have served this
great country. It’s also a time to continue
that legacy of honoring them because
if it hadn’t been for them, our country
wouldn’t be where it is, and we wouldn’t
be here today.
Q : What attitude should soldiers have
regarding honoring those who made the
ultimate sacrifice?
USAG Daegu Public Affairs intern Lee Seung-bin delves into the life of USAG Daegu CSM Gabriel Arnold— U.S. Army photo by Im Hae-na
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Unattended Grills: Don’t let summer fun go up in smoke

Photos and story Andrew Allen the peak months for grill fires. the grill area.
USAG Daegu Deputy Fire Chief Outdoor cooking is very popular. As Keep your grill clean by removing
an outdoor cook, you need to avoid fires grease or fat buildup from the grills and
DAEGU GARRISON — There’s and injuries by observing some simple in trays below the grill.
nothing like outdoor grilling. Firefighters safety precautions. Never leave your grill unattended.
love a good BBQ, but coming to your Before cooking: Instruct children Use only charcoal starter f luid.
home with the fire truck is not good for on the dangers of a grill. Choose a safe Never add charcoal fluid or any other
the community or you, nor does it speak grilling location away from children’s flammable liquids to the fire. Never start
well of your BBQ skills! play areas and areas of heavy traffic. If a fire with gasoline.
Firefighters respond to an average adults have been consuming alcohol, Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach
of 7,900 home fires involving grills, keep them away from the grill. of children and away from heat sources.
hibachis or barbecues each year. The grill should be placed well away When you are finished grilling, let the
Additionally we responded to more from the home, deck railings and out coals completely cool before disposing
than 5,000 outside fires (grass, wildland, from under eaves and overhanging in a metal container.
forest) and 3,000 outside structure fires branches. At least 10 feet. Never grill inside or even in a semi-
(garages, sheds, etc). June and July are Keep children and pets away from enclosed area, such as a tent, garage or
camper. Watch out for signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning. Always grill on a
flat, stable platform.
Make sure you’re not wearing clothing
that could contact the fire, such as
hanging shirt-tails or dangling strings.
BBQ coals should be loose powder and cool
Finally, keep the Grill Master well to the touch before going into the trash, not
hydrated (Non-alcohol and non hot like these coals.
caffeinated drinks); the grill is hot and because of leaking fuel.
you do not want to call the FD because Read the owner ’s manual and
the griller passed out from dehydration. operating instructions carefully. Use
If using instant-light briquettes. the exact type of tank and fuel specified.
Spread them into a single layer, making Check hoses and valve connections
sure they touch at the edges. Light several often. Do this by pouring soapy water
of them at their edges with a match. on the connection points. If bubbles
If using standard charcoal briquettes. appear, retighten the connections and
Stack them in a pyramid to allow air to test again.
circulate around them, causing them Finally, do not store your grill away in
to light faster. Apply lighter fluid before the storage area until it has completely
lighting; wait at least 1 minute before cooled off. Also, do not throw coals into
lighting to allow the lighter fluid to soak trash cans/dumpsters until they have
in. Never add fluid to the coals once completely cooled off – all the way to
they’ve been lit. the core.
Hot coals burned this deck in just a few minutes. Never grill on a wood deck or on a dry Cooking with Propane (LP) Gas
grass field. Grill over a hard noncombustible surface. Need help – contact your local Fire
Grills: 35 percent of gas grill fires occur Prevention office today. x
 Shop, Save and thrive

COMMISSARY BENEFITS are part of the Army

Family Covenant’s commitment to provide a strong,
supportive environment where Soldiers and
Families can thrive.

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.

• An average of 30% SAVINGS OR MORE on

purchases compared to commercial prices.

• Within the next three years, more than

$200 million will be spent on building
new commissaries and enhancing
existing commissaries to
better serve customers.

Visit to learn more

about the Army Family Covenant.
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용산기지 사령관
사설

여름 안전에 대한 용산 사령관의 당부
화재 속에서 가정이 재산을 지키고 화상과 어지러움증, 경련, 그리고 충분히 입증된 생명의 은인과 다름

우리 공동체 구성원 모두가 안전하게 일사병으부터보호하기위해야외에서 없습니다.

일을 할 수 있습니다. 놀거나 일을 할 땐 선크림을 바르고 용산 기지의 운전자들은 필히

용산기지는 여름에 대비하고 모자를 착용하십시요. 장기간의 햇볕 조심하시고, 제한 속도를 항상

있습니다. 2주 내로 야외 수영장을 노출이 피부암을 유발시킨다는 것도 지켜주시고 보행자들에게 각별한

개장할 것입니다. 학교는 곧 방학을 기억하시기 바랍니다. 주의를 해주시기 바랍니다. 그리고

할 것입니다. 우리가 여름 시즌을 쉬는 동안 안전하게 한국을 만약 술을 마셨다면 운전을 삼가해

즐기는 동안 수상 안전에 대해서 꼭 경험하시기 바랍니다. 미국인들에게 주시기 바랍니다.

By 윌리엄 후버 대령 기억해야 합니다. 항상 친구와 함께 있어서 한국에서의 운전은 아주 여러분의 기지 사령관으로서

번역일병최성일-USAGY공보실 수영을 하고 여러분의 한계에 대해서 특별한 경험이 될 것입니다. 저의 목표는 여러분들이 한국에서

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.